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The INDEPENDENT, January 17, 2008 Page 13 Boy Scouts from Troop 581 earn merit badges for public meeting Above, Debi Wyckoff is about to receive a certificate of ap- preciation from Mayor Branstitre for donating office furniture to the city. Left, Boy Scout Troop 581 attended the January 8 City Council meeting to earn merit badges for attending a public meeting. Josh Netzer, Outreach Spe- cialist for Ride Connection, was a special guest at the January 8 meeting of the Banks City Council. Netzer presented informa- tion about Ride Connection, a non-profit transportation serv- ice that networks with over 30 providers and is available to the whole community – seniors, in- dividuals with disabilities, low- income job commuters and the general public. “Historically,” Netzer said, “the organization started out with older adults, but the service is available to a lot of people; we give kids rides to Banks Christian Academy.” Ride Connection is funded by the state, Tri-Met, Spirit Mountain, and donations. In August, 2007, Spirit Mountain Community Fund and the Con- federated Tribes of Grand Ronde awarded a $50,000 grant to be applied to transport and mobility solutions in rural Western Washington County. The areas served are the rural communities outside the urban growth boundary and west of 185th Avenue, including Banks, Gaston and North Plains. Netzer said that “currently they are providing 380-500 rides per month; I would like to see that number around 1,000 to 1,500 monthly.” Ride Con- nection has a 5-Step Guide: Make a decision where you would like to go, what day and time and when you want to re- turn; call Ride Connection at 503-266-0700 at least two days in advance; speak with a Ride Connection Navigator to set up your profile; await confirmation (you will be contacted one day in advance to confirm your re- quest); make sure you are ready for your trip – Enjoy your ride! According to Netzer, Ride Connection can provide trans- portation for a lot less than Tri- Met, and he wants to get the in- formation out to the general public. Netzer will speak to lo- cal groups, churches or organi- zations; he can be reached by email at jnetzer@rideconnec tion.org, or call (503) 528-1738. Boy Scout Troop 581 also attended the council meeting. The boys are working on merit SUNSET LAUNDRY badges that require them to at- tend a public meeting. Mayor Teri Branstitre gave them a warm welcome. Deputy Tran summarized the city police report. The sher- iff’s office received 17 calls for service in the city, resulting in four arrests, and 13 citations were issued following 54 traffic stops. Tran attributed another quiet month in the city to holi- day spirit. Deputy Tran said that the hit and run accident on Main Street and NW Banks Road has been resolved. The compa- ny whose truck was involved is working out a civil compromise with the city for $5,000 in dam- ages. Deputy Tran was asked by council about the January 7 in- cident when a clerk at the No Custom Work 180 S. Main St. • Banks, Oregon CHERRY PRODUCTS 2-4-6 S PIRAL W IRE • S UCTION H OSES • A DAPTORS - 3/16” TO 2” A MERICAN & M ETRIC F ITTINGS • B ULK O IL P RODUCTS 276 S UNSET , B ANKS • 503-324-9808 that the city office was notified, as well. Mayor Branstitre presented certificates of appreciation to seven Banks citizens in recog- nition of their contributions to the city. Debi Wyckoff was rec- ognized for donating office fur- niture for the city hall and coun- cil chambers; Wyckoff’s son, Devin, was recognized for sig- nificant public service to the city by assisting in refurbishing city hall and council chambers. Steve Derfer and Art Hayden, both of Banks Lumber Compa- ny, and Randy Sheldon of Shel Please see page 14 Just the finest in collision repair Wash…$1.25 Dry…25¢ S TRASSEL ’ S A UTO R EPAIR & H YDRAULIC H OSES NAPA Auto Parts store, across the street from Banks City Hall, was accosted by a knife-wield- ing robber who demanded money. Tran, who was not on duty at the time, said he was currently unable to share any details about the crime be- cause it is under investigation. He did say “...the people of Banks will be happy with the outcome; this was a serious of- fense.” At the time of the inci- dent, the sheriff’s office con- tacted the school district, which immediately locked the doors to all of the schools. Banks City Recorder Jolynn Becker said Auto Body & Paint 1875 E. Baseline Cornelius 503-359- 5993 When you shop at Jim’s you can count on friendly ,reliable home-town service 660 So. Main, Banks • 503-324-2171
