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Page 12 The INDEPENDENT, May 6, 2010 Banks council told work started on the Sellers Road realignment At the April 13 Banks City Council meeting, Mayor John Kinsky proclaimed April 24 as Arbor Day, and invited citizens to a tree-planting ceremony at Sunset Recreation Association Park to increase understanding of trees and their place in our environment. Arbor Day started in 1872 in Nebraska and is now observed throughout the nation. After reading and signing the procla- mation, Kinsky presented the certificate to Banks Tree Board members Mitty Brady and Denise Holmes. Kinsky also proclaimed May 2-8 as National Water Week, noting that water is our most valuable natural resource, and that tap water delivers both public health protection and fire protection. All citizen are urged to help protect our source wa- ters from pollution, practice conservation, and get involved in local water issues. Mike Buckingham was pre- sented with a certificate of ap- preciation in recognition of his support of the city by serving as chair of the Greenville City Park management committee. City Manager Jim Hough comment- ed that the park committee made great strides under Buck- ingham’s tutelage. Erin Ungewitter, who was not present, also received recognition for her involvement on the Greenville Park Commit- tee. Hough noted that Ungewit- ter’s participation on the com- mittee is useful as a mother of children who use the park. A sustainability report was present to council by student intern Jordan Nakayama, a senior at Pacific University. Nakayama, who is majoring in environmental sciences, was selected to research and write a report on the sustainability of the cities of Banks and Cor- nelius. At the end of his presen- tation, Nakayama was asked by council if the city is sustain- able – Nakayama commented that Banks is “a lot more sus- tainable than Cornelius.” The March police report pre- sented by Deputy Pat Chertude showed 62 calls for service, eight crimes (including theft, theft from a vehicle, domestic disturbances, criminal mischief, harassment and driving while suspended), and three arrests. Chertude followed up re- garding concerns previously expressed about the speed of log trucks on Main Street in the early morning hours. Lt. Steele, FS 45 TRIMMER • Easy-to- use, well-balanced trimmer for home owner use who was present at that meet- ing, requested that the grave- yard truck police patrol Main Street. The result was zero log truck drivers speeding. Planning Commissioner John Deegan presented the Planning Commission Liaison report, noting that the commis- sion has decided to rotate liai- son responsibilities among the panel members. Deegan re- ported that Janet Towne attend- ed planning commission train- ing in Salem and is now training Banks Planning Commission- ers with the materials and in- struction she received. New library signage has been approved by the planning commission. Deegan also re- ported that when the commis- sion is bombarded with materi- als on short notice, it is harder to make a good decision. Dee- gan emphasized his point by showing council a stack of pa- pers that they receive at the cut off point, then showing how much more is added at the meeting. City Manager Hough report- ed on several items, including the following: • Sellers Road realignment site work is scheduled to begin about May 1. Remodeling the Sheldon Oil gas station will probably run in conjunction with the Banks Road construction. • The Ride Connection Bus Stop has been installed. The city is getting estimates on the cost of a two-feet-high hedge around three sides of the shel- ter. Terry Watson, from Ride Connection, will brief council at the May 11 council meeting. Dedication and ribbon cutting at the bus stop should be soon. • Hough has been in discus- sions with ODOT (Oregon De- partment of Transportation) on the feasibility of adding a flash- ing yellow left turn arrow at the stoplight at the intersection of Oak Way and Main Street. • The city is working with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to begin a quarterly com- munity newsletter geared to- ward public safety. • Darlene Schnoor, from the Neighborhood Watch Program, is working with the city to see if there is community interest in setting up such a system in Banks. Schnoor will brief coun- MS 170 Chain Saw Designed for occasional wood-cutting tasks around the home See page 10 for Banks Library Column Trimmers Starting at $149. 95 Forest Grove Library used book sale scheduled for May 17-22 The Friends of the Forest Grove Library will hold their spring used books sale in the Rogers Room of the Forest Grove City Library, 2114 Pacif- ic Ave., May 17-22. Thousands of popular titles Just the finest in collision repair • Lightweight, reliable and fast starting Chain Saws Starting at $179. 95 STIHL HAS YOU COVERED WITH PROTECTIVE APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES. Stihl tune up kits avilable. Service provided by Stihl certified technicians. 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 cil at the May 11 council meet- ing. • The city will be distributing a flyer reminding citizens and organizations that the city code prohibits signs in the public right of way. • Standardized and informa- tive signage is being installed for the library and public works buildings. • Portland & Western Rail- road has requested a letter of support from the city for their project to add a “Y” track con- nection, south of Highway 6, which would permit the compa- ny to drive trains through the area rather than switching en- gines from one end to the other at Banks Lumber. Hough will attend an April 15 meeting about the project at ODOT. Rodney Jacobs was ap- pointed to Greenville City Park Management Committee Posi- tion PM-3, Michael Wynkoop to PM-2, and Brian Leonard to PM-4. Marion Steinbach and Sean McGonigal were appoint- Please see page 13 No Custom Work CHERRY PRODUCTS Auto Body & Paint 1875 E. Baseline Cornelius 503-359- 5993 in good condition will be avail- able at bargain prices. A members-only pre-sale will be held Monday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Member- ships may be purchased at the door: $5 for individuals and $10 for families. During the week, the sale will be open the same hours as the library: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 18-19, from 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, May 19-20, from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Prices at the sale are $2 each for hardbound books and $1 each for paperbacks unless otherwise marked. Books will be sold by the bag on Saturday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On this day, only, shoppers can fill gro- cery bags with sale books and pay just $5 per bag. Please bring your own bag. Library supporters are en- couraged to bring donations of serviceable books (no text- books or magazines, please) to the library between May 10 and May 15. All proceeds from the sale will be used for the benefit of the Forest Grove City Library.