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The INDEPENDENT, May 3, 2007 Library Plant and Book Sale on May 4 The annual spring Plant and Book Sale for the Banks Public Library will be held Friday, May 4, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. An assort- ment of nursery grown perenni- als, herbs, ornamental trees, shrubs and northwest natives will be available this year. The knowledgeable nursery owners and their staff will also be at the sale to answer your questions about their plants and your gar- den. In addition to the nursery vendors there will also be a certified Master Gardener at the sale to assist the many vol- unteers who are also knowl- edgeable about plants. This sale is a great opportunity to discuss your garden with a va- riety of plant people, then go home with the plants to instant- ly begin working on your new plan. As always, the Friends of the Banks Public Library, who sponsor the annual event, will have a “Home Grown” section. Thanks to the efforts of volun- teer Sheila Day, this year’s choices will include an out- standing collection of plants from local gardeners. In past years, heirloom roses, iris and peonies have been brought in. Every year is an adventure in the Home Grown section so don’t miss out. If you are inter- ested in donating plants, con- tact Sheila before May 4, at 503-324-6191. There will also be, of course, a wonderful selection of gently used books for sale. Most are priced between $0.50 and $2.00, or you can buy a canvas bag for $10.00 and fill it with paperback books! There is usu- ally a good selection of biogra- phies, science-fiction, garden- ing and children books. Arrive early for the best selection. The Banks Public Library is located at 111 Market Street in Banks. Tax deductible donations of books in good condition may be made to the library at any time of the year; contact a librarian for more information during your next visit, at the sale, or by calling 503-324-1382. The Friends of the Banks Public Library is a non-profit or- ganization that supports the li- brary by sponsoring activities and programs. Profits from this sale will benefit the Banks Pub- lic Library and our community. with CALEA standards. A copy of the standards is available for viewing at the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Records Section, 215 SW Adams Avenue, Hillsboro. Citizens wishing to offer writ- ten comments about the ability of the Sheriff’s Office to meet standards for accreditation are requested to write to: Commis- sion on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., 10302 Eaton Place, Suite 100, Fairfax, Virginia 22030-2215. Hearing Voices Circus will be in at Festival good town on May 26 “Hearing Voices”, a 2007 Storytelling Festival was held at the Banks Public Library on April 19. Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy narrated their tales in StoryHarmonic fashion. Howard is from New York and has told stories since age 10; Duddy is a native Oregonian Please see page 14 The Culpepper & Merri- weather Circus will be in Banks on Saturday, May 26, for shows at 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Advance tickets are avail- able at discounted rates, at El- ements Café, Stuck’s Diner, and Jim’s Thriftway. Proceeds will benefit the Banks Chamber of Commerce and the Banks Summer Base- ball Program. In The Service Michael D. Durham Sheriff invites public to hearing From page 12 Hillsboro. Comments may also be of- fered by telephone by those who are unable to attend the public information session. Phone hours are Sunday, May 6, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The phone number is 503-846- 2501. Telephone comments and appearances at the public in- formation session are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply Page 13 nio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and cour- tesies; performed drill and cer- emony marches, and received physical training, rifle marks- manship, field training exercis- es, and special training in hu- man relations. Durham is a 2003 graduate of Banks High School. Britnie A. Getner Air Force Airman Michael D. Durham has graduated from basic military training at Lack- land Air Force Base, San Anto- Army Pvt. Britnie A. Getner has graduated from basic com- bat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fit- ness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemi- cal warfare and bayonet train- ing, drill and ceremony, march- ing, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice sys- tem, basic first aid, foot march- es, and field training exercises. Getner is the daughter of Desiree Getner of Mulino, and grand-daughter of Oneta Holz of Banks. Getner is a 2006 high school graduate of Clackamas Community College. 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