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The INDEPENDENT, January 3, 2008 Page 13 Banks Community Christmas Concert was a delight for all ages by Jodi Boylan The third annual Banks Community Christmas Concert, at Schlegel Hall on December 15, was certainly an event to at- tend. What was once a coffee shop conversation and an event that could be performed by an elementary school, ac- cording to Mariana Knifer, is now a spectacular concert made up of Banks local talent and organizations around city. Everybody’s Home Town Band, which is directed by Knifer was asked to perform at events outside our local com- munity, including a holiday par- ty at Jenkins Estates as well as other sites. Words cannot ex- press the beautiful sounds that rang from Schlegel Hall during their performance. Highlights included the Banks United Methodist Choir, Banks Jr. High School Band, and a tribute to the Armed Forces presented by John Kalmbach of Banks Legion Post 90. Rob Ireland read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas to the Above, Santa with Olivia Boylan at the Banks Community Christmas Concert. Right, Rob Ireland reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas to the children while Everybody’s Home- Town Band, directed by Mariana Knifer, is in the background. THRIFTWAY COUPON Thriftway or Western Family Milk children, with sound effects from the band. The children were nestled all snug in their seats when from the band there arose such a clatter, they sprang from their seats to see what was the matter. Away to their parents they flew like a flash. The audience roared with laughter as they watched the children sneak back to the Everybody’s Home Town Band to sing Frosty the Snowman, Rudolf the Red-Nosed Rein- deer, and I’ll be Home for Christmas. Everybody’s Home Town Band ended the community concert with several all-time-fa- vorite Christmas Carols. Santa handed out hand- crafted wooden toys to the chil- dren. Tough Saws for Tough Jobs MS 250 Chain Saw A step up from the MS 230, this model has an excellent power-to-weight ratio. Standard features include a side-access chain tensioner for easy chain adjustment. MS170 Chain Saw Gallon • Whole • 1% • 2% • non-fat Starting at $179. 95 Includes many of the same excellent design features as our professional models, including STIHL Quickstop® inertia chain brake, Master Control Lever™, anti-vibration system, easy-off filter cover, and view-through oil and gas tanks. $ 2 5 for First 2 • additional at regular price one coupon per family please Prices effective 1-02-08 thru 1-08-08 stage to finish listening to the story. Alena Sheldon, who is recording her new CD in Nashville, returned to her local community and performed Jin- gle Bell Rock, Rocking Around the Christmas Tree, and an a cappella version of The Christ- mas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire). The audience joined in with #5500 - non-fat #5501 - 1% #5502 - 2% #5503 - whole When you shop at Jim’s you can count on friendly ,reliable home-town service MS 310 Chain Saw Available with 24” Bar 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. PRECISION OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT Banks Hardware 660 So. Main, Banks • 503-324-2171 503-324-5221 • 150 N. Main Street, Banks • Mon - Fri 8am to 6pm • Saturday 8am to 5pm • Sunday 10am to 4pm
