Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (July 5, 2007)
The INDEPENDENT, July 5, 2007 Page 13 Many on Banks High School Honor Roll Tax Appeals board has openings The following students were named to the Banks High School academic Honor Roll for the 2006-07 second semes- ter. An asterisk (*) denotes a perfect 4.00 grade point aver- age. Freshmen: Lonna Chilstrom*, Stephen Clink, Matt Cutone, Zack Evers, Darcy Haboush, Danille Hayden, Jen- ny Helm*, Tiara Herr*, Robert Huey, Natalka Johnson-Ryon, Tasha Lyda*, Brock Markham, Taylor Matyasz*, Christy Mc- Carthy, Henry Meeuwsen, Kelsee Miller, DeeJay Pickar, Michelle Quirk, Rebecca Re- noult*, Shaylin Roberts*, Jessi- ca Selfaison*, Chris Shaw*, Sierra Silver, and Todd Vergo- tis. Sophomores: Whitney Blok*, Amy Browning*, Katherine Bur- gesser*, Julieanna Cantu*, Stephanie Case, Janel Cous- sens, Emily Duyck, Sam Edi- son*, Madison Farley, Alyssa Halls*, Jesse Hostynek, Aman- da King*, Gabe Linehan*, Jo- hanna Lyda, Jeffrey Manivanh, Katrina Mettee*, Thomas Moore*, Rebecca Narum, Cai- tie Oakes*, Erin O’Mahony*, Jared Rue*, Kodi Sandstrom, Michele Stopper, Kelsey Taylor, and Kendra Willis*. Juniors: Bailey Bonham, Evan Chalupsky*, Anna Clink*, Thomas Duyck, Ashlee Falkn- er*, Ryan Hayden*, Josh Heath, Renee Johnson*, Hea- ther Lanphier*, Christy Lazott, Janna Lee, Anthony Martin*, Amanda Miller*, Madison Mil- ler*, Ashley Narum*, Sadie O’Harrow*, Ben Prince, Alicia Reaser*, Ariel Schmidlin*, Adam Sladden, Jordan Tijeri- na*, Sarah Warkentin*, and Stefanie Woodcock. Seniors: Hannah Alley*, Marlena Bonin*, Kelsii Dana*, Jenna Deegan, Marin Ewing, David Fishback, Kristen Halls*, Nathan Horlacher, Kristin Hu- ber, Kathrin Huetter, Chris Metee, Laura Murdoch, Steph- anie Nowak, Carl Rupp, Haley Schmidlin, Jasmin Silver*, Brit- tney Spady*, Sarah Vander- zanden*, and Dayton Vaugh- an*. Charter Committee members sought The Washington County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for a Char- ter Review Committee to rec- ommend updates to the county government’s basic organizing document. The Board’s action created a seven-member com- mittee to assess how the 45- year-old charter could be brought in line with current county policies and practices, Oregon laws and the state’s constitution. The county’s charter has been amended eight times since it was first adopted by Washington County voters in 1962. The most notable changes dealt with how the board of commissioners would be comprised and approved by voters, what focus some de- partments would have within the organization and how and when land use ordinances would be considered. The charter was last amend- ed by voters in the 1990 gener- al election when provisions about the timing of land use or- dinances and citizen involve- ment were changed. Washington County is one of nine Oregon counties exercis- ing “home rule” under a voter- adopted charter. The Oregon Constitution allows voters to determine through a charter how their county governments should be structured and what powers these county govern- ments can exercise over mat- ters of county concern. Coun- ties without home rule charters take the structure and exercise the powers provided in Oregon Revised Statutes. The full text of the Washing- ton County Charter and Code can be found on-line at: www. co.washington.or.us/code. Applications may be ob- tained by visiting the Website below or by calling 503-846- 8685. The Washington County Board of Property Tax Appeals is currently seeking applica- tions for new members: This panel meets in Febru- ary and March to hear petitions for the reduction of real market, maximum assessed, specially assessed or assessed value of property as of January 1, 2007. The Board also considers peti- tions to excuse penalties as- sessed for the late filing of real and personal property return Membership: Chairperson’s Pool – Members of Governing Body or Non-office holding res- idents of the county. Non-office Holding Pool – Non-office hold- ing residents of the county. Time commitment is 25 to 30 days of hearings. Length of the term is one year The application deadline is August 14, 2007, or when all vacancies are filled. Applica- tions may be obtained by visit- ing the website or by calling (503) 846-8685. Descriptions of all the boards can also be found on the website: www.co. washington.or.us/cgi/boards/co mmis.pl Boards, committees, and commissions advise the Board of Commissioners on matters of interest to people who live and work in Washington Coun- ty. Committees themselves do not pass ordinances or estab- lish policy; their purpose is to study issues and make recom- mendations. Commission members are volunteers appointed by the County Board of Commission- ers. Members must be resi- dents of Washington County. Serving on an appointed board or commission is a great way for Washington County residents to participate in deci- sions that affect them and to learn more about how local government works. Tough Saws for Tough Use Starting at $ 349 95 MS 290 Affordable Tuition for an Excellent Education Now Enrolling for 2007 - 2008 MS 290 Chain Saw Our most popular model. Designed for rugged farm use, this powerful unit comes equipped with a side-access chain tensioner, IntelliCarb™ compen- sating carburetor, built-in winter-sum- mer shutter for cold-weather operation and toolless filter caps. Anti-vibration system is designed to reduce fatigue Banks Christian Academy Established since 1983 Starting at 379 $ 95 MS 310 Challenging academics, Christian values and small class sizes. • Preschool (3 & 4 yrs.) – 8th Grade • Before & After School Care • Languages, Music, Art & Computers • 3 or 5 Full Day Kindergarten • Many Educational Field Trips • Transportation Vernonia/Banks 22785 NW Fisher Rd. Buxton 97109 503-324-4500 www.bankschristianacademy.org PRECISION OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT Banks Hardware 503-324-5221 • 150 N. Main Street, Banks MS 310 Chain Saw All the features but with more power than the STIHL Farm Boss®. Includes an adjustable automatic oiler, Ematic™ guide bar and OILOMATIC® saw chain. Other features include IntelliCarb™ compensating carburetor and toolless fuel and oil caps. • Mon - Fri 8am to 6pm • Saturday 8am to 5pm • Sunday 10am to 4pm
