Saved from destruction before the Wilkes House was demolished in July, employees of Five Star Builders, hired by the property owners to demolish the house, found two antique "fire extinguishers," though not the modern type we picture today.
The Friends of the Banks Public Library will hold a book sale in the Banks Public Library’s Jane Moore Community Room starting Thursday Oct. 24 to Saturday, Oct. 26 and Monday, Oct. 28, skipping Sunday when the library is closed.
Statistics from the Banks Fire District for calls made in September. (Editor's note: My apologies; this was published in print earlier this month and I apparently did not hit the "publish" button on our website, so it is late)
A reminder to slow down in school zones, an update on a Banks burglary, and more in this month's police report written by deputies serving the city of Banks.
"I have learned a great deal about the growth to come to our little town. I want to be part of its growth and planning for the future of my town," Debra Berry said in an email to the Banks Post.
“Banks is special to me for so many reasons," Marilyn McCalister said in an email to the Banks Post. "The beauty, the sense of community, the smaller population which makes it possible to get to know community members and develop strong relationships."
The Banks High School will hold the annual Homecoming Parade the afternoon of Friday Oct. 4, and the city of Banks is urging parents who pick up students at the elementary school to avoid Trellis Way starting at 2 p.m. near the Banks Elementary School to allow for the short parade to wind its way to
The Banks School District will host a community forum Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the Banks High School cafeteria starting at 6 p.m. to gather community input on a comprehensive plan for district facilities and projects the district plans to tackle soon with funds raised from a bond approved by voters in May
Area residents can learn how to prepare for emergencies at a Red Cross presentation scheduled for Tuesday, September 24 at the Banks Public Library starting at 7 p.m.
The city is seeking nominations for the best of Banks' people. Residents and nearby community members who have made an impact through volunteer work and community involvement are eligible for the 2024 Banks Citizenship Award. Nominations are open until Sept. 30.
