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Newspaper Page Text_______ ____________ ,,ro " ’ « i- r u iiu u n i, uecem ror Z l, iw anks Elementary student will compete in state Geography Kara Krutsinger, a sixth grader at Banks Elementary School, placed first among th irte e n 4 th , 5th and 6th grade students for an opppor- tu n ity to com p ete at the statewide level of the Nation al Geography Bee. The school level competi tion was all oral; at the state level, Kara will compete in a written exam. The first place winner at state will move on to com pete at the national level, with the opportunity to win a $25,000 college schol- • i arship. This is the first year Banks Schools have participated in the National Geography Bee. The event is sponsored by National Geographic World and Chrysler Corporation. Students name Banks creek, wetland A creek and wetlands be hind B anks E lem entary S ch o o l now have o ffic ia l names, thanks to the efforts of BES fifth graders. All future maps will designate the two waterways as Banks Creek and Whispering Waters Wet lands. U n de r th e tu te la g e of teachers Judy Rhodes and Diane Steiger, the students focused on the area this year, w ith w ritten reports, maps and poetry based on their ob servations and feelings. They also researched in form ation on how to name cre e ks and w e tla n d s and submitted their suggestions to the O regon G eographic Names board. The board ap proved Cheryl Gillson’s desig n a tio n fo r B anks Creek. W hispering Water was sub mitted by Brian Mills. For the ir efforts, the two students received sweatshirts w ith illu s tra tio n s and the names the board approved. YOUR MESSAGE HERE will reach 7,000 readers twice each month, for only pennies. Call 429-9410 for in formation. I t I Kara Krutsinger will represent Banks Elementary School in a statewide Geography Bee. Banks-Manning Merchants wish you a Happy Holiday Season TÌANKS " PARCEL A g E R V IC E SHIP DAILY UPS - FED EX 50 COPIES - FAX SERVICE 324-2910 BANKS HARDWARE ht.1 BANKS COUNTRY PET PUM P SALES Pet Grooming by Felicia Felicia Young brings over 12 yrs. A of experience in pet grooming F is h • R e p tile s • B ird s P e t S u p p lie s • P e t G r o o m in g & S E R V IC E Jacuzzi Pumps Jet - Submersible FAX 324-4833 3 2 4 -2 3 6 1 180 S. M a in , Banks 74 Main St., Banks, OR 97106 ¡35 14175 NW Sellers Rd • Banks • 324-7501 •> PICK UP YOUR FREE 1995 COMMUNITY CALENDAR FROM ANY BANKS-MANNING MERCHANT Old Cannery Antique Co-op Now Buying Estates Consignments Wanted Open 7 Days • 324-5800 Furniture • Primitives Collectables Antiques are Great Holiday Gifts f HANKS COUNTRY PEER $ TflEK STORE New...Waterproof Australian Outback Oil Skin Hats.............. SUNSET LAUNDRY < W Service Station Furnace Oil Diesel • Propane Stove Oil • Kerosene Bulk Lubricants Wash 75c D r, 25C DELIVERY AVAILABLE 324-2622 182 N. Maki • Banks 180 S. Main Street Banks, Oregon «s « Z1 3395 - $3595 SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN JEWELRY COATS • GLOVES • MUGS • CHILDREN'S BOOKS FREE GIFT WRAPPING SPECIAL: IAMS DOG BISCUITS...*!“ OFF Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us 42425 BANKS ROAD, BANKS • 324-9102 HOURS: MON-SAT 9 AM-6 PM, SUN. 10 AM-6 PM LOCATED IN THE WIND CHIME & ANTIQUE BLDG. ACROSS FROM BROWN DERBY 42425 NW Banks Rd-Banks Carillon Wind Chime Factory Bldg. y e Olde Dingheiser Pub & Restaurant VISA& MasterCard Accepted We have ATM Access Reg. $209.95 FS36 TRIMMER with 14 inch Bar and Chain IW P U holidays to 311 of you BREAKFAST 7 Days a week Starting at 8 am BINGO SUNDAYS 5-8 P.M. 47100 NW Sunset Hwy. Manning • 324-4848 $199.95 Cleans up leaves, clippings and other debris Powerful 23.9 cc engine HURRYI! BG7 BLOWER SALE ENDING LIMITED TO STOCK ON HAND! Reg. $199.95 CLOSED SATURDAYS Lightweight 8.8 lbs. 122-mph air velocity Trigger-style throttle Vacuum Kit and Gutter Cleaning Kit available 30.2cc; 10.1 lbs. without cutting head and deflector Flow-through primer • Large easy-access air filter • Built-in hanger/stand • Adjustable loop handle Two-year warranty Reg. $149.95 $13995 $16995 BANKS AUTO PARTS 101 N. MAIN STREET, BANKS • 324-1060 . . . -* .A. . . ♦ •