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Page 12 The INDEPENDENT, March 5, 2009 Arrest made in recent bomb scare Between the Bookends By Susan Cackler, Library Assistant Banks Public Library The Friends of the Banks Public Library are expanding and moving their Annual Plant and Book Sale. This year, the sale will include local crafts and garden art, in addition to a broad selec- tion of plants and used books. The sale will be held at Schlegel Hall in Sunset Park on Friday, May 8 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This sale is a per- fect opportunity for last minute Mother’s Day shopping. Plants are coming from local nurseries and gardeners and will include vegetable starts, an- nuals, perennials, planters, herbs and trees. All are offered at reasonable prices and the Friends receive a portion of all sales. Books for all levels of readers will be offered for sale as well as some videos, magazines and other materials. Items for sale will include private donations as well as withdrawn library materials. Space is available for local arts and crafts vendors who wish to participate in the sale. Ven- dors can purchase exhibit space for $25. They will handle their own sales and keep all profits. Spaces will be available until April 15. Contact Stephanie Jones at sjones@pdx.edu if you are interested. The Friends would also like donations of craft items to sell. Contact Stephanie Jones if you have something to donate. The Art, Plant and Book sale is a major fundraising activity for the Friends of the Banks Public Library. The Friends’ funds are used by the library to purchase bestsellers and current ti- tles, CDs, DVDs, equipment and programs for the library throughout the year. The Friends fund a weekly Story Time for preschool children, a summer reading program for early readers through teens, and provide books for the Banks Community Auction. In recognition of Oregon’s 150th birthday, the Washington County Cooperative Library servic- es is hosting Oregon Reads 2009. Events are scheduled through April at libraries throughout Washington County. Three books have been se- lected with a focus on Oregon and written by Oregon authors, including a memoir, a novel for children and a picture book. A flyer is available at the library with a list and description of events, as well as a description of the books. Many copies of each book have been purchased, so join in the fun and read for Oregon’s birthday. Craft night continues to grow in popularity! Craft night is an opportunity to make some progress on your favorite project while enjoying conversation, encouragement and snacks. Join the Friends on Wednesday, March 5 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the community room. The library will not be getting copies of feder- al tax forms. However, we do have a notebook of forms that can be copied for 10-cents a page. Forms can also be found at irs.gov. Join us for Preschool story time on Wednes- days at 10:15 a.m. in the community room of the library. It is designed for children aged three to six, but younger siblings are welcome. This month Miss Cathy will read stories on the follow- ing themes: March 4: Water World March 11: Best Friends March 18: Bovine Beauties March 25: No story time, spring break The Friends of the Banks Public Library can always use your support. You can make a tax deductible donation, become a member, or vol- unteer. Money that the Friends raise helps the li- brary purchase Cultural Passes, upgrade equip- ment and purchase books and movies. Remember that Swatco is no longer offering recycling on the second Saturday of the month. On the Shelf: Oolong Dead by Laura Childs. This is the per- fect type of mystery to cozy up with on a rainy Please see page 14 A 13-year-old male juvenile was arrested, on February 27, at his home in Banks for the February 6 bomb threat that caused the evacuation of Banks Junior High School. Deputy Tran, who is assigned to the City of Banks on a con- tract through the Sheriff's Of- fice, conducted the investiga- tion into the bomb scare that caused the school to be evacu- ated. The junior high student ad- mitted calling in the bomb threat and said he was acting on a dare from other students at the school. No criminal VAN seeks 2009 award nominees The Vision Action Network (VAN) is seeking nominations for its 2009 Cameron Award for Outstanding Community Col- laboration. Nominations are due by April 3, 2009. The Cameron Award is pre- sented annually to organiza- tions, individuals, and emerg- ing leaders that embrace col- laboration and epitomize a commitment to working across multiple sectors of the commu- nity. Established in 2005, the Award is named after Charlie Cameron to honor his leader- ship and to inspire others to embrace the collaborative vi- sion he repeatedly demonstrat- ed. Cameron was Washington County Administrator from 1986 to 2005 and was a found- ing Board member of the Vision Action Network. Organizations or individuals may be nominated for the Kustom rd Klutte a Y WAI Inc. r Just the finest in collision repair Custom Hand Crafted Yard Ornaments, Fences & Decks No Custom Work 3/31/09 3/31/09 Mark Hamm 503-324-7317 or 503-319-5228 330A S Main St.,Banks CCB#164221 charges are being brought against the students who al- legedly dared the suspect. At this time, it does not ap- pear that there was any validity to the threat and the suspect was not in possession of an ex- plosive device. The suspect was referred to the juvenile authority on charges of Initiating a False Report, Improper Use of a 911 System, and Disorderly Con- duct. 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