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Page 10 The INDEPENDENT, July 18, 2012 Banks city council looks at placement for a city flag The June 12 Banks City Council meeting started off with City Manager Jim Hough’s an- nouncement that there was now an Automated External Defibrilator (AED) in city hall. Hough went on to report to council that the city is including both the new city address (13690 NW Main Street) and the old one on their letterhead. After September 1, only the new address will be used. Council approved the appli- cation for an Institute of Muse- um and Library Sciences Learning Lab Grant. These are labs that would benefit middle and high school age children. Resolution 2012-05, provid- ing workers compensation in- surance coverage to volun- teers, was approved unani- mously, as was Resolution 2012-06 which established a Parks System Development Charges Fund, retroactive to May 1. Council discussed the city having a flag, but the problem continues to be placement of a flag. Council asked to have the Hwy 6 interchange site consid- ered for the possible placement of a city flag. This will be re- viewed at a future meeting. Upcoming events include In- ternational Society of Arborists Tree Research & Education Endowment Fund holding its annual Stihl Tour de Trees mul- ti-day bike ride starting at Greenville City Park Outdoor Education Arbor on August 5. August 7 will be the Banks Na- tional Night Out at Greenville city Park from 6:00 p.m. to dusk. The next council meeting is scheduled for August 14, start- ing at 7:00 p.m. in council chambers. Jim Dandy Farm Market B LUEBERRIES , C HERRIES & R ASPBERRIES Open 7 Days • 9 AM - 6 PM 45770 NW Sunset Hwy, Banks 503-324-3954 One tool Many uses Fair committee seeks to fill vacant seat Due to a mid-term vacancy, Washington County is recruit- ing for a Fairgrounds Advisory Committee vacancy. The Fairgrounds Advisory Committee provides input on the priorities and development of the Fairgrounds Master Plan, and other plans including: capital projects, maintenance, non-fair marketing and other strategic initiatives. As advo- cates, this committee works with local partners and the community at-large to commu- nicate and encourage partici- pation in Fairground develop- ments. Nine members who repre- NEWPORT, Ore. – Begin- ning Saturday, July 21, sport anglers fishing from boats may not retain cabezon. Fishing for other bottomfish – such as most rockfish species, lingcod and greenling – remains open. Landing data for the sport fishery indicates the ocean and estuary boat harvest cap of 15.8 metric tons for cabezon has been met. Sport boat an- glers may continue to harvest other legal species, but may The STIHL KombiSystem family of multi-task tools, lets you mix and match attachments — so you can move from one project to another quickly and smoothly. Using the optional attachments, this tool is great for edging, pruning, cultivating and more. NOTE: STIHL KombiMotors and STIHL KombiSystem attachments sold separately. Banks Hardware 503-324-5221 • 150 N. Main St., Banks mendations. Commission members are volunteers ap- pointed by the County Board of Commissioners. In many cas- es, members must be residents of Washington County. Serving on an appointed board or com- mission is a great way for Washington County residents to participate in decisions that affect them and to learn more about how local government works. For more information con- tact Rod Rice from the County Administrative Office at 503- 846-8685. ODFW closes boat angling for cabezon STIHL KombiMotor starting at $219. 95 Attachments starting at $59 95 PRECISION OUTD OOR POWER EQUIPMENT sent the county geographically and in fields of interest or occu- pation. Two members are ex officio: a member of the Board of Commissioners and the President of the Fair Board (or designee). The application deadline is August 28, 2012 or open until filled. Boards, committees and commissions advise the Board of Commissioners on matters of interest to people who live and work in Washington Coun- ty. Committees themselves do not pass ordinances or estab- lish policy; their purpose is to study issues and make recom- • Mon - Fri 8am to 6pm • Saturday 8am to 5pm • Sunday 10am to 4pm not retain cabezon. Shore anglers, including shore-based divers, may still keep cabezon. “Cabezon have an excellent survival rate when released,” said Lynn Mattes, project leader for marine recreational groundfish fisheries for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. “Unlike rockfish, cabezon do not have swim bladders and therefore do not suffer from barotrauma (expan- sion or rupture of the swim bladder when the fish are brought up from deep waters) that can cause stress, injury, and sometimes death in rock- fish.” Domestic Violence Task Force being set up by the Governor From page 9 victims’ basic human rights. The new Task Force is de- signed to bring together stake- holders to identify issues and priorities and to create a long- term strategic plan to eradicate domestic violence in Oregon. The 19-member group will make recommendations to the Governor and to the Oregon Legislature on service gaps and opportunities to improve system efficiency, prevention strategies, and performance and monitoring measures. Members will represent vari- ous civic groups across the state, including nonprofit or- ganizations, the Oregon State House and Senate, and state agencies like the Oregon Health Authority and Depart- ment of Human Services. Both the chair and vice-chair will be appointed by the Governor lat- er this summer. For more information, visit http://governor.oregon.gov/gov /docs/executive_orders/eo_12- 10.pdf.
