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The INDEPENDENT, May 17, 2000 Page 11 lanks man will study in Germany with aid of Fulbright fellowship By Judy Hill Isak Sexson of Banks says he feels lucky to be able to pur sue his passion and make a liv ing at the same time. The Pa cific University senior has been awarded a coveted Fulbright Full Grant Fellowship to study early Carolingian history at the University of Paderborn in Germany during the 2000-2001 school year. Sexson, who grew up in Banks and graduated from Banks High School, says he knew from childhood that he loved history and wanted it to be his life’s work. Aside from the usual, brief, childhood de sire to be a fireman, his goal to teach history was established early on and helped to shape his path in clearly-defined steps. Carolingian refers to Eighth and Ninth Century French and German history, a complex and often overlooked period of kingdoms in medieval history. Sexson said he has been fasci nated with medieval military and political intrigue and mys tery. His ancestry includes Ger man forebears on one side of the family tree. He began visit ing Germany in 1995 and has been back numerous times. Contact with a professor in Germany during one of his trips helped to secure the Fulbright grant. “The (Fulbright) committee wants to see if you will do a good job and not be a problem, among other things. I am accli mated to Germany and have contacts there,” Sexson said. Although Sexson claims luck had a lot to do with his success, his modesty belies the hard work and single-mind ed purpose which have gone into maintaining a 3.97 grade point average and making him valedictorian of his class at Pa cific University. He has also made time to help in the cre ation of a peer-reviewed, on line scholarly history journal. Sexson will leave for Ger many in the middle of June, af ter a whirlwind of preparations, and will attend classes and study there for approximately 11 months. He intends to con tinue his studies toward ad vanced degrees, although he’s not sure at this point whether he’ll seek them in Germany or the United States. JUDY HILL/THE INDEPENDENT Isak Sexson, a Banks High School graduate who attends Pacific University, has received a Fulbright scholarship and will spend the next school year studying in Germany. Sex son is pictured on the deck of the family home in the hills above Banks. Banks Council approves fence ordinance, reviews sign regulations > x» Herbs Edible Flowers Unusual Plants Garden Gifts OPEN DAILY 10 AM-6 PM 324-6300 Hwy. 26 at Sellers Road Banks The May 9 Banks City Council meeting saw a packed agenda and a full audience of presenters and interested citi zens in attendance. Mayor Ray Deeth called for a moment of silence for Banks City Library assistant Jane Babcock who passed away re cently. ’ ’ The meeting kicked off with a public hearing on and adop tion of the Fence Visibility Clearance Amendment. 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The City .will .send notices to property o’wners explaining the amendment. The council heard a com plex presentation by Washing ton County Consolidated Com munications Agency. The agency, which manages county 9-1-1 emergency dispatching, is both upgrading its equipment and restructuring its intergov ernmental agreement. The council felt that it needed to study further the issues in volved and materials provided before endorsing any part of the WCCCA proposal. 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M A IN STREET - 3 2 4 - 1 0 6 0 □«425»» • 1 88 cu. in.; 1.75 bhp Weight w/o cut ting tool; Loop 12 8 lbs; Bike 13.2 lbs. INTELLICARB ™ Vertical paper filter Improved power High power-to- weight ratio w/Loop Handle So n r o o Not pictured Saw Shop Open M-F 8 am - 6 pm Closed Sat. council will hold a special meeting next Wednesday, May 24, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss this topic. The council adopted a reso lution in recognition of Emer gency Medical Services Week, May 14-20. A proclamation by Mayor Deeth said that EMS teams are a vital public service, providing a safety net for Amer ica’s healthcare system and that two thirds of these highly skilled providers are volun teers. It is appropriate to recog nize their contributions. The Banks Planning Com mission has forwarded the pro posed sign ordinance with a recommendation for adoption to City Council. A public hear ing regarding the sign ordi nance is scheduled for the June 13 City Council meeting. Shuttle will service Banks area Western Washington Coun ty has a new transportation op tion which has something for everyone at a price no one can refuse. Beginning May 4, 2000, U- Shuttle, a creation of Ride Con nection and Tri-Met, began op erating two shuttles, an on-de mand door-to-door service and an urgent transportation option connecting rural Washington County to major shopping, transportation and work cen ters in and around Hillsboro. Best of all is the price. Pas sengers over age 12 pay $.50 per ride, children under 12 pay $.25 and seniors and persons with disabilities are asked for a donation. Serving rural communities along or near Hwy. 8 and Hwy. 26, the two shuttles will operate twice each morning and twice each evening to deliver pas sengers to Hillsboro or Orenco MAX stations and Tanas- bourne. Passengers calling 24 hours in advance can get door- to-door service while trans portation for urgent situations can be arranged spontaneous ly- Keri Levitt, in a presentation before the May 9 Banks City Council meeting, explained that Ride Connection is a non profit organization which is Please see page 14 Your friendly Banks Merchants are ready to serve you... [S U N S E T LAUNDRY W ash...$ 1 .0 0 D ry...250 180 S. M ain St. Banks, Oregon SEW -N-THINGS Top Q uality Knits Lingerie Fabrics Hand-Crafted Gifts 180 S. Main St., Banks BEHIND SUNSET LAUNDRY Dorothy Sullivan 324-7791 I S trassel ’ s A uto R epair & H ydraulic H oses 2-4-6 Spiral Wire • Flange Head • Suction Hoses Adaptors • 3/16” to 2” • Bulk Oil Products 276 S unset , B anks • 324-9808
