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Z Page 14 ! L.l -1. The INDEPENDENT, June 20, 2002 Mors Letters I I ■ — .. . ■ , , From page 3 success was noted as a matter born 1840 in Pennsylvania, ar of pride with all who appreciate rived in Oregon from Iowa, at honest and capable citizenship. Portland in 1882 and first set The book titled Oregon Geo tled near Mount Tabor, then in graphic Names, by McArthur, Yamhill before com ing to published in 1952, does not set Banks; that he owned an inter forth “Banks” as a geographic est in the Climax Four Mill at name in the index section, how Hillsboro, had a large dairy busi ever, the index does set forth ness, and was a successful en “Greenville (Banks)” and today, trepreneur in Washington Coun Greenville exists as a cross ty whose self-made careers had road 2 miles south of Banks. added to the credit and up build Banks, having been preceded ing of the Willamette Valley. His by the town of Greenville, in cluding the relocation of some of the Greenville houses and buildings. This said book also indicates the name “ Banks” was selected (in 1901) by Joseph C. Schulmerich (First Mayor of Banks) and Joseph J. Hartley, and thereafter ap proved by the Postmaster Gen eral. When Oregon pioneer set tlers of 1845 (Peyton and Anna Wilkes) died, they were buried at the Wilkes cemetery near Greenville. Today, that ceme tery is the Union Point Cem e tery in Banks, and early known burials date back to those such as George W ilkes in 1857. The official community name “Banks” has a history that cov ers a century and reaches back 100 years in O regon’s history. It is most fitting that this occasion be celebrated and part of this year’s centennial observance in the community of Banks. Kathie E. Jackson Banks Banks graduates honored with awards and scholarships G raduates of the Banks High School Class of 2002 re ceived the following scholar ships and awards: Kaleena Ackelson - Fellowship of Christian Athlete Camp Scholar ship, $200 Daren Ackerman - Parent’s As sociation Scholarship, $500; Lin field Scholarship Award, $4,100 (renewable x 4 yrs. = $16,400) Ashley Alley - Forest Grove Elks Most Valuable Student Schol arship 2nd Place, $250; Parent’s Association Scholarship, $500; Subway Scholarship, $1,000; Banks Cham ber of Com m erce Scholarship, $1,000; “University Scholar Award” to Eastern Oregon University, $4,400 (renewable x 4 yrs. = $17,600) Jennifer Ballenger - Parent’s Association Scholarship, $500; Banks High School Alumni Foun dation Scholarship, $1,000; Ore gon State University Scholarship, $900 (renewable x 4 yrs. = $3,600) Colin Douglas - Parent’s Asso ciation Scholarship, $500; St. An drews Society of Oregon Scholar ship, $1,500; iHiP Recipient (Intel Honors Internship Program) Bruce Duyck - Parent’s Associ ation Scholarship, $500 Josh Duyck - Linfield College Faculty Scholarship, $8,600 (re- Grants, Americorp volunteer will help students keep up with work From page 13 specting ourselves and others “We are committed to life long learning “W e are committed to inno vation “We are committed to team work." Banks Elem entary School has received a $15,000 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation. Vogel said the grant will be used in the after school program to help stu dents meet state standards. Grant funds will provide for su pervision, snacks and trans portation. High school students will be able to apply for work supervising and tutoring stu dents in the grade school. An after school snack and trans portation home will also be pro vided with grant funding. Vogel praised the efforts of instruc tional aide Kristin Hilton in ap plying for the grant. An AmeriCorp volunteer will be helping students in reading and math in the junior high next year, Principal Mark Everett told the board. The largest class ever promoted, 124 stu dents, will be the freshm an class at Banks High School next year. According to Everett, some staffing changes will be required as this large group moves through the system. Athletic Director Jim Smith said that 2001-2002 was a very successful year for Banks High School athletes. Every season had more than one team play ing in a state level competition. Overall, 14 athletic teams or activities com peted at state competitions including football, volleyball, wrestling, boys and girls swimming, cheerleading, choir, dance, equestrian, base ball, softball, boys and girls track, golf, FBLA and FFA. Several board members commented on the success of graduation June 7th. The board unanimously praised the effort and ambition of the administra tive team to provide a positive experience for students in the Banks school system . The board approved a salary sche dule for adm inistrators and non-bargaining employees with a tw o-percent step increase and a two-percent CPI/Cost of Living adjustment. The board agreed that financial circum stances would not permit them to financially reward the excel lent job performed by all admin istrators last year. newable x 4 yrs. = $34,400) Dan Herb - Parent’s Associa tion Scholarship, $500; Banks Li ons Club Scholarship, $500; Banks Cham ber of Commerce Scholarship, $1,000 Risa Johnson - Parent’s Asso ciation Scholarship, $500; Dance & Drill Coaches Association Schol arship, $500; Oregon State Univer sity Diversity Scholarship, $900 (renewable x 4 yrs. = $3,600) Angela Kronenberg - Bethel Congregational Scholarship, $350; Forest Grove Rotary Club Scholar ship, $500; Pacific University Aca demic Scholarship, $6,500 (renew able x 4 yrs. = $26,000) Stephanie Lardy - Pacific Uni versity Scholarship, $6,500 (re newable x 4 yrs. = $26,000) Karin Larson - Parent’s Associ ation Scholarship, $500; BHS In strumental Muscianship Scholar ship, $500; Forest Grove Rotary Club Scholarship, $1,000; Trinity W estern University Scholarship, $1,600 (renewable x 4 yrs. = $6,400) Sherry Lewis - Blue Mountain Community College Softball Schol arship, $3,250 (x 2 yrs. = $6,500) Deanna Liesegang - Parent’s Association Scholarship, $500; Portland State University Honors Scholarship, $750; Banks High School Alumni Foundation Schol arship, $1,000 Josh Linehan - Oregon State University “ Full Ride” Athletic Scholarship, $12,000 (renewable x 5 yrs. = $60,000) Graham Linn - Forest Grove Elks Most Valuable Student Schol arship 1st Place, $350; Parent’s Association Scholarship, $500; Merix Scholarship, $2,000 (renew able x 4 yrs. = $8,000); AeA Tech nology Scholarship, $2,500 (re newable x 4 yrs. = $10,000); U.S. Air Force ROTC Type 7, 3 year/University of Portland Schol arship, $29,000 approx, (renew able x 4 yrs. = $116,000) Brian Millis - Parent’s Associa tion Scholarship, $500 Scott Nichols - Banks High School Alum ni/Stanton Award, $1,000 Leah Orlowski - Parent’s Asso ciation, $500; Dingheiser Scholar ship, $500; University of Oregon Dean’s Scholarship, $1,000 (re newable x 4 yrs. = $4,000) Brandon Peck - Parent’s Asso ciation Scholarship, $500; Portland State University Academic Schol arship, $500 (renewable x 4 yrs. = $2,000) Nicole Scharlepp - Banks High School Space Shuttle Challenger Scholarship, $375; Western Ore gon University Laurels Scholar ship, $1,500 (renewable x 4 yrs. = $6,000) Katie Schmidlin - Parents As sociation Scholarship, $500; Rufener Agriculture Scholarship, $1,000 Lindsey Schmidlin - Parent’s Association Scholarship, $500 Erin Vandehey - Parent’s Asso ciation Scholarship, $500; Forest Grove Rotary Club Scholarship, $500; Dingheiser Scholarship, $500; Larson Scholarship, $1,000 Amanda Washington - Nancy C. Kelly-Lyda Memorial Scholar ship, $500 Rory Young - Forest Grove Elks Most Valuable Student Schol arship 2nd Place, $250; Parent’s Association Scholarship, $500 Kelly Zietz - Parent’s Associa tion Scholarship, $500; BHS Vocal M uscianship Scholarship, $500; Willamette University Scholarship, $3,500 (renewable x 4 yrs. = $16,400 Run for the Arts was well supported To the Editor: Once again the community showed their support for art and cultural programs at Ver nonia E lem entary Schools. Thanks to the support of many individuals in the community, we enjoyed another successful Run For The Arts. The schools raised over $8,000 for next year’s programs and the kids had a great time in the process. Please see page 15 Banks Pire District # 1 3 Abbreviations: EMS, Emer gency Medical Service; MVA, Motor Vehicle Accident MAY 2002 May 1 May May May May 2 3 5 8 - - - — May May May May May 10 11 13 15 17 — - - - — May May May May 20 - 22 - 24 - 25 May 26 — May 29 - May 30 - May 31 - EMS Assist MVA Mutual Aid Wires down EMS Assist Mutual Aid EMS Assist EMS Assist Illegal burn MVA Unknown spill Auto Alarm EMS Assist Mutual Aid Mutual Aid MVA Station Cover, FG MVA (2) Car Fire EMS Assist Mutual Aid MVA EMS Assist EMS Assist VERNONIA INN Enjoy a quiet weekend with us. FULL SIZE, IN ROOM $55“ HOT TUBS $xo“ REG. ROOM $45" Queen Beds • Private Bath • Separate Entrance Cable TV • Phones • Handicapped Access CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 1-800-354-9494/503-429-4006 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 900 MADISON AVE., VERNONIA, OR 97064 Just one block off scenic Nehalem River Hwy. (Oregon 47)
