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48th Annual Community Awards Banquet
The 48th Annual Community Awards Banquet presented by the Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce was held Friday, March 8th at the Central High School cafeteria. 17 individuals and businesses were recognized for their outstanding contributions to making our community great. Thank you to all who attended and supported this event!




A special thanks to:
Galaxy sponsors: MINET, Pacific Power, West Valley Hospital, and Windermere Western View Properties Andy’s Café at Ragin’ River Mungo Signs Dr. Brian Joynt of Joynt Family Chiropractice Jodene Presler And all of the many volunteers who spent countless hours planning the event

Congratulations to this year’s winners!
2013 Outstanding Businesses Awards: Non-profit of the Year: The Ron Wilson Center New Business of the Year: Yeasty Beasty Small Business of the Year: Sing Fay Large Business of the Year: MINET 2013 Outstanding Citizen Awards: Distinguished Service: John Oberst First Citizen: Nancy Lodge 2013 Student Citizenship Awards: Ash Creek Elementary School: Haley Taylor Henry Hill Elementary School: River McGlaughlin Independence Elementary School: Harrison Eberly Monmouth Elementary School: Melanie Meador Talmadge Middle School: Lily Gallagher Central High School: Tori Stutzman Mid-Valley Christian Academy: Carrie Mack Western Oregon University: Mayra Perez Elementary Teacher of the Year: Holly Sims, Independence Elementary School Secondary Teacher of the Year: Van Holstad, Central High School Classified Employee of the Year: Stephanie Heins-Mueller, Central High School




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