The INDEPENDENT, May 7, 2009
Banks Council told that
city has lots of potential
At the April 14 Banks City
Council meeting, Mayor John
Kinsky, as a proxy for Tree City
USA presented a Tree City flag,
cap, stickers, pin and plaque to
Councilor Craig Stewart, who
was standing in for the Tree
Board. This is the third consec-
utive year that Banks has re-
ceived this honor.
After the presentation, Kin-
sky read the city’s 2009 Arbor
Day Proclamation, noting that
2009 is the 137th anniversary
of the first Arbor Day, which
was observed in Nebraska,
and congratulating the City of
Banks numerous and beautiful
trees that enhance the commu-
nity, increase property values
and have special importance in
urban areas as an environmen-
tally responsible way to cut
heating and cooling costs,
moderate the temperature,
clean the air, produce oxygen,
reduce the erosion of topsoil by
wind and water, and benefit the
global environment. Mayor Kin-
sky then proclaimed April 25,
2009 as Arbor Day in the City
of Banks, and invited citizens to
a tree planting ceremony at
Greenville City Park.
Kinsky presented another
proclamation, setting May 3-9
as National Water Week, not-
ing that water is our most valu-
able natural resource and ob-
serving the many values of
safe water. He than called upon
the citizens of Banks to renew
efforts to conserve water, pro-
tect water resources from pol-
lution, and maintain home wa-
ter systems in tip-top condition.
Bill Reid of Johnson & Reid,
Inc. presented the finding from
the Banks Economic Opportu-
nities Analysis (EOA). Banks,
Cornelius, Forest Grove, Hills-
boro, and North Plains are in-
cluded in the five-city Western
Washington County Economic
Development Analysis (EDA).
According to Reid, Hillsboro
has some serious land con-
straints near Highway 26;
North Plains and Banks have
adequate land available. Reid
commented that with Banks’ di-
rect freeway access, the city
has a lot of potential, depend-
ing on their aspirations.
Following Reid’s presenta-
tion, Kinsky requested council
to review a resolution of sub-re-
gional cooperation with Cor-
See Council page 14
Play Hold’Em, Free health tests
Free health screenings will
help wrestlers
be available at the Oregon Li-
A No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em
Tournament will be held Friday,
May 15, at Schlegel Hall as a
fundraiser for the Banks High
School Wrestling program.
Doors will be open from 6:00 to
6:45 p.m. for check-in and re-
freshment before the tourna-
ment starts at 7:00 p.m. Buy-in
is $50.00 and first prize will be
a $600.00 Visa Gift Card.
Only 50 seats will be avail-
able. Must be 21 to play and 18
to be present. To pre-purchase
your seat, call 503-705-1822.
And, there is a bounty on the
coach’s head, can you take
him out?
Banks Library
Column is on
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S TRASSEL ’ S A UTO R EPAIR
& H YDRAULIC H OSES
ons Mobile Health Screening
Unit on May 9 at Banks Sunset
Park from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
The following tests will be
provided without charge: sight,
hearing, glaucoma, blood pres-
sure, diabetes, and choles-
terol. Three hours of fasting is
required prior to the diabetes
or cholesterol testing.
The Mobile Unit is being
brought to Banks by the Banks
Lions Club, which meets the
first and third Monday of each
month at 7:00 p.m. at Oriental
Gardens. Interested parties are
invited to attend a meeting and
learn about Lions Club proj-
ects.
Ye Olde
Dingheiser
Pub & Restaurant
VISA - MC - ATM Access
BEER • WINE • FOOD
KEGS & ICE TO GO
Lunch Dinner
and Cocktails
Served Daily
11:00 am – Closing
CLOSED MONDAYS
47100 NW Sunset Hwy.
Manning • 324-4848
U NDER THE B IG T OP
Banks Auto Parts
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
1-Day Tent Event Tool Sale!
Tuesday
STIHL KombiSystem
One powerhead and numerous “Easy to Switch”
Systems attachments allow great flexibility for grass and
Starting at hedge trimming, edging, cleaning, cultivating and
$289.95
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more…saves on equipment cost and storage!
May 19 th
Check Out the
NAPA Tool Trailer
Loaded with Good Deals
and Great Prices
ONE DAY ONLY!
TOOL & EQUIPMENT
One powerhead.
Multiple attachments.
PRECISION OUTDOOR
POWER EQUIPMENT
Banks Hardware
503-324-5221 • 150 N. Main Street, Banks
Mon - Fri 8am to 6pm
Saturday 8am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm
SALE!
UP
TO
%
40 OFF
Mon - Sat 8 am - 5 pm
101 Main Street, Banks
503-324-1060