Molson Festival A4 Letters/Opinion A5 Community A6-7 Classifieds/Legals A8-9 Real Estate A9 Car Show A10 Fly-In A11 Cops & Courts A12 OKANOGAN VALLEY GAZETTE-TRIBUNE Volume 109 No. 25 CONTACT US Newsroom and Advertising (509) 476-3602 [email protected]INSIDE THIS EDITION Fourth annual festival Friday through Sunday, June 21-23, at the Barter Faire site off SR-20. Tonasket Frosh Talk State FFA Title, National Convention See Page A3 CONSCIOUS CULTURE FEST WWW.GAZETTE-TRIBUNE.COM | THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013 | 75 CENTS NEWSSTAND PRICE G AZETTE-TRIBUNE SERVING WASHINGTON’S OKANOGAN VALLEY SINCE 1905 Charges range from trafficking to theft and burglary BY GARY A. DEVON MANAGING EDITOR OKANOGAN – After a lengthy investigation by the sheriff’s office and local police depart- ments, several arrests have been made in connection with a spate of burglaries and thefts taking place in the county. For the last several weeks sev- eral law enforcement agencies, including the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office, Omak Tonasket and Oroville Police Department and the state Fish and Wildlife Department, have been working on several different cases, said Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers. “A lot of these cases involved bur- glaries, resi- dential bur- glaries and thefts involv- ing vehicles, trailers, chain- saws and several other items.” Arrested were: Brandy M. Summers, 36, of Tonasket; Thomas D. Summers, 41, of Tonasket; Daggon D. Chaska, 21, of Tonasket; Kyle L. Campbell, 25, of Oroville; Xavier L. Smith, 21, of Oroville, Mark V. Napoli and David J. Donovan, 57, of Tonasket. The burglaries and thefts ranged from Okanogan and Omak to Tonasket and Oroville and to several areas in between each of the towns. Some of the cases involved burglaries and thefts at homes on Hwy. 20 out of Tonasket between May 21 and 22. Other bur- glary and theft cases occurred on Jennings Loop Road near Oroville on May 25 and another burglary and theft on Barker Road out of Tonasket on May 27, according to the sheriff. “n addition there have been several lawn mowers, as well as other yard equip- ment stolen in Okanogan and the sur- rounding area, the sher- iff said. Law enforcement agencies exe- cuted many search warrants at residences where large amounts of stolen property have been recovered, according to Rogers. A search warrant executed by the sheriff’s office at 221 Cobey Creek Road on June 5 resulted in the recovered several thousand dollars of stolen property, which included yard equipment, rifles, chainsaws, clothing, generators, tools, compressors and air tanks, said Rogers, adding that a large portion of the stolen items from the county cases have been recov- ered and returned to the victims of some of these cases. “It has been an incredible amount of work and they did an excellent job on this case,: Rogers said. “The team effort and com- munication between all of the agencies who worked on these cases was impressive and a huge part of why they were able to solve so many cases and make so many arrests. All of the agencies involved should be commended on the work they did.” Charges on those arrested var- ied from trafficking first degree, residential burglary, burglary, possession stolen prop- erty second degree, pos- session of a stolen vehicle, theft third and unlawful pos- session of fire- arms. Campbell, who was arrested May 28, was charged in Okanogan County Superior Court on May 30 with first degree trafficking in stolen property. Campbell was also charged, along with Smith, who was arrested May 31, with residential burglary, second degree burglary and third degree theft in connection with the May 25 burglary on Jennings Loop Road. The Summers, who were arrested May 27, were each charged on May 30 with possession of a stolen motor vehicle and second degree possession of stolen prop- erty in connection with incidents that occurred on May 22 and May 27. Napoli was booked on May 5 on a charge of first degree traf- ficing of stolen property, About those arrested and whether they worked together or separately, the sheriff said that although the suspects apparently knew each other, most were oper- ating on their own. “The investigations are still on going with additional charges are possible and additional arrests to be made,” said Rogers. Above, Ms. Carolyn with the Culpepper & Merrieweather Circus shows off her well-trained dogs in Oroville last Tuesday . The circus played to a packed big top during both showings. Right, Tonasket was busy with the Father’s Day Fly-In on Sunday morning, with the North Counry Car Club’s Car Show on Saturday. Both were in their 24th year. Below left Molson Midsummer Festival was represented by five Grand Mashals this year. Elva Helm (not pictured), Floyd and Pat Rise and Ken and Karen Cockle. Photos by Gary DeVon and Brent Baker DOG AND PONY (AND CAR ... AND PLANE ...) SHOW BY BRENT BAKER [email protected]TONASKET - The structure formerly known as North Valley Assisted Living did not sit unused for long, as some of the changes recommended by the NVH Space Allocation Committee have already been implemented. Three members of the committee -- Business Development Coordinator Terri Orford, Facilities Director Kelly Cariker and Chief Financial Officer Helen Verhasselt -- reviewed the planned uses, current progress and financial effects of the new uses of the building after the assisted living facility was closed in March. Orford outlined the uses of the newly- named Verbeck Building at the NVH Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, June 13, as follows: 2nd Floor North Wing • Seven provider apartments for emer- gency room physicians, visiting sur- geons, VA providers and the like. “We’re able to do this immediately,” she said, noting that the change will result in an immediate savings of about $1,700 in apartment rentals and utilities. • Computer training lab, necessary for educating hospital personnel on the new electronic records requirements. • Communications closet for emer- gency communication equipment as part of the hospital’s disaster preparedness plan. 2nd Floor South Wing • Seven more on-call staff apartments that can also be used for trainers and contractors. Orford said that in studying other regional hospitals, it was discov- ered that such facilities were considered standard. Staff will also furnish and do most of the apartment cleaning them- selves, so there is no additional cost to the hospital on that front. • The business office will be relocated here from the basement area. Orford said this was one move made in response to last year’s community survey, which cited poor public access as an issue. • The library will be changed over to a meeting space, while committee member Karen Schimpf was also looking into creating a medical and hospital history library as well. 1st Floor North Wing • Dietician offices will be moved to the front office to aid with public acces- sibility. • The kitchen area will be used by Committee describes new uses for facility Some changes already implemented at NVH’s Assisted Living building Residents react to new ordinances Theft investigations lead to several arrests SEE NVH | PG A2 BY BRENT BAKER [email protected]TONASKET - Late in May, after discussing streets and parking issues on several occasions over the preceding few months, the Tonasket City Council passed ordinances that turned a por- tion of Tonasket Avenue into a one-way street, as well as requiring a permit and otherwise restricting the number of yard sales in residential areas. Now, apparently, the real discussion will begin. Despite multiple appearances on the council’s agenda and a town hall meeting specifically to discuss streets and parking issues - long a problem in the Tonasket Avenue neighborhood - at least some residents were taken by sur- prise by the new ordinacnes. Three of them attended the Tuesday, June 11, city council meeting to question why they hadn’t been informed of the changes. Christina Collins, a resident of Tonasket Avenue, said the council should have done more to keep citizens apprised of the process, saying she didn’t feel the council gave neighborhood residents enough notice that there would be such changes. “With all due respect, we had a town meeting, advertised, that we sat and lis- tened to comments for about two hours,” said council member Scott Olson. “We wanted to find out what would be the best street improvement to deal with ... specifically, one of the issues was the concern for parking on Tonasket Avenue. We thought a one-way would give us less travel and more parking. “We thought we were trying to solve the issue of property not having park- ing, rather than enforce the parking. We SEE STREETS | PG A2 Kyle L. Campbell Xavier L. Smith Brandy Summers Thomas Summers Mark V. Napoli
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Molson Festival A4Letters/Opinion A5Community A6-7
GAZETTE-TRIBUNESERVING WASHINGTON’S OKANOGAN VALLEY SINCE 1905
Charges range from trafficking to theft and burglary BY GARY A. DEVONMANAGING EDITOR
OKANOGAN – After a lengthy investigation by the sheriff ’s office and local police depart-ments, several arrests have been made in connection with a spate of burglaries and thefts taking place in the county.
For the last several weeks sev-eral law enforcement agencies, including the Okanogan County Sheriff ’s Office, Omak Tonasket and Oroville Police Department and the state Fish and Wildlife
Department, have been working on several different cases, said Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers.
“A lot of these cases involved bur-glaries, resi-dential bur-glaries and thefts involv-ing vehicles, trailers, chain-saws and several other items.”
Arrested were: Brandy M. Summers, 36, of Tonasket; Thomas D. Summers, 41, of Tonasket; Daggon D. Chaska, 21, of Tonasket; Kyle L. Campbell, 25, of Oroville; Xavier L. Smith,
21, of Oroville, Mark V. Napoli and David J. Donovan, 57, of Tonasket.
The burglaries and thefts ranged from Okanogan and Omak to Tonasket and Oroville and to several areas in between each of the towns. Some of the cases involved b u r g l a r i e s and thefts at homes on Hwy. 20 out of Tonasket between May 21 and 22. Other bur-glary and theft cases occurred on Jennings Loop Road near Oroville on May 25 and another burglary and theft on
Barker Road out of Tonasket on May 27, according to the sheriff.
“n addition there have been several lawn mowers, as well as other yard equip-ment stolen in Okanogan and the sur-r o u n d i n g area, the sher-iff said.
Law enforcement agencies exe-cuted many search warrants at residences where large amounts of stolen property have been recovered, according to Rogers. A search warrant executed by the sheriff ’s office at 221 Cobey Creek Road on June 5 resulted in the recovered several thousand dollars of stolen property, which included yard equipment, rifles, chainsaws, clothing, generators, tools, compressors and air tanks, said Rogers, adding that a large portion of the stolen items from the county cases have been recov-ered and returned to the victims of some of these cases.
“It has been an incredible
amount of work and they did an excellent job on this case,: Rogers said.
“The team effort and com-munication between all of the agencies who worked on these cases was impressive and a huge part of why they were able to solve so many cases and make so many arrests. All of the agencies involved should be commended on the work they did.”
Charges on those arrested var-ied from trafficking first degree, residential burglary, burglary, p o s s e s s i o n stolen prop-erty second degree, pos-session of a stolen vehicle, theft third and unlawful pos-session of fire-arms.
Campbell, who was arrested May 28, was charged in Okanogan County Superior Court on May 30 with first degree trafficking in stolen property. Campbell was also charged, along with Smith, who was arrested May 31, with
residential burglary, second degree burglary and third degree theft in connection with the May 25 burglary on Jennings Loop Road.
The Summers, who were arrested May 27, were each charged on May 30 with possession of a stolen motor vehicle and second degree possession of stolen prop-erty in connection with incidents that occurred on May 22 and May 27.
Napoli was booked on May 5 on a charge of first degree traf-ficing of stolen property,
About those arrested and whether they worked together or separately, the sheriff said that although the suspects apparently knew each other, most were oper-ating on their own.
“The investigations are still on going with additional charges are possible and additional arrests to be made,” said Rogers.
Above, Ms. Carolyn with the Culpepper & Merrieweather
Circus shows off her well-trained dogs in Oroville last Tuesday . The circus played to a packed big top during both showings.
Right, Tonasket was busy with the Father’s Day Fly-In
on Sunday morning, with the North Counry Car Club’s Car
Show on Saturday. Both were in their 24th year. Below left
Molson Midsummer Festival was represented by five Grand Mashals this year. Elva Helm (not pictured), Floyd and Pat
TONASKET - The structure formerly known as North Valley Assisted Living did not sit unused for long, as some of the changes recommended by the NVH Space Allocation Committee have already been implemented.
Three members of the committee -- Business Development Coordinator Terri Orford, Facilities Director Kelly Cariker and Chief Financial Officer Helen Verhasselt -- reviewed the planned uses, current progress and financial effects of the new uses of the building after the assisted living facility was closed in March.
Orford outlined the uses of the newly-named Verbeck Building at the NVH Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, June 13, as follows:
2nd Floor North Wing• Seven provider apartments for emer-
gency room physicians, visiting sur-geons, VA providers and the like.
“We’re able to do this immediately,” she said, noting that the change will result in an immediate savings of about $1,700 in
apartment rentals and utilities.• Computer training lab, necessary for
educating hospital personnel on the new electronic records requirements.
• Communications closet for emer-gency communication equipment as part of the hospital’s disaster preparedness plan.
2nd Floor South Wing• Seven more on-call staff apartments
that can also be used for trainers and contractors. Orford said that in studying other regional hospitals, it was discov-ered that such facilities were considered standard. Staff will also furnish and do most of the apartment cleaning them-selves, so there is no additional cost to the hospital on that front.
• The business office will be relocated here from the basement area. Orford said this was one move made in response to last year’s community survey, which cited poor public access as an issue.
• The library will be changed over to a meeting space, while committee member Karen Schimpf was also looking into creating a medical and hospital history library as well.
1st Floor North Wing• Dietician offices will be moved to
the front office to aid with public acces-sibility.
• The kitchen area will be used by
Committee describes new uses for facilitySome changes already implemented at NVH’s Assisted Living building
TONASKET - Late in May, after discussing streets and parking issues on several occasions over the preceding few months, the Tonasket City Council passed ordinances that turned a por-tion of Tonasket Avenue into a one-way street, as well as requiring a permit and otherwise restricting the number of yard sales in residential areas.
Now, apparently, the real discussion will begin. Despite multiple appearances on the council’s agenda and a town hall meeting specifically to discuss streets and parking issues - long a problem in the Tonasket Avenue neighborhood - at least some residents were taken by sur-prise by the new ordinacnes.
Three of them attended the Tuesday, June 11, city council meeting to question why they hadn’t been informed of the
changes.Christina Collins, a resident of
Tonasket Avenue, said the council should have done more to keep citizens apprised of the process, saying she didn’t feel the council gave neighborhood residents enough notice that there would be such changes.
“With all due respect, we had a town meeting, advertised, that we sat and lis-tened to comments for about two hours,” said council member Scott Olson.
“We wanted to find out what would be the best street improvement to deal with ... specifically, one of the issues was the concern for parking on Tonasket Avenue. We thought a one-way would give us less travel and more parking.
“We thought we were trying to solve the issue of property not having park-ing, rather than enforce the parking. We
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Kyle L. Campbell
Xavier L. Smith
Brandy Summers
Thomas Summers
Mark V. Napoli
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Occupational Therapy to help gauge patients’ readiness to return home.
• Health and rehab will be moved here, with exercise equip-ment being moved into what had been the main room.
“Right now it’s really crowd-ed,” Orford said. “The nice thing about having the treat-ment rooms is they are HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliant. Right now when people are com-ing in for their therapy there’s people working out, and right next to them people on a bench getting treated by a therapist ... so there’s no privacy and some people prefer that.”
1st Floor South Wing• Human Resources will be
moved out of the basement, large-ly in response to feedback from current and prospective employ-ees. Also, there are not private restrooms available for manda-tory employee drug testing.
• Accounting, information sys-tems, and an additional meeting room will be moved into this area. The administration offices and board room otherwise will remain as they are now.
Orford added that NVH isn’t in position to add new services at this point.
“With the Affordable Care Act (‘Obamacare’), we’re stay-ing with what we do well,” she said. “Adding services would be a gamble.”
Cariker reported on the prog-ress of changing over to the new space utilization.
“We wanted to capture all the
square footage as quickly as pos-sible so that we could get it on the cost report,” he said. “We didn’t want it just sitting empty.”
He said that when the use of a room wasn’t changed, the Department of Health allowed it to be used immediately for the same purpose. In this case, that meant that moving providers who were in apartments could almost immediately move into the Verbeck Building rooms.
“We had all the furniture we’d already purchased - so we were able to furnish the apartments upstairs with furniture we already had.”
Other steps include:• a full inventory of what was
in the building, so that equipment could be reallocated as needed;
• other equipment will be sub-ject to a surplus sale;
• working on a functional plan for the Department of Health, where areas of the building that are changing their use will be brought up to code for those uses.
He also reviewed some of the changes to spaces being vacated by departments moving into the Verbeck Building.
Verhasselt reviewed the finan-cial effects of the changes.
shift over and become allow-able expenses
“The depreciation, interest, utilities that were previously on Assisted Living, and main-tenance, will shift over to the hospital side,” she said. “Also the interdivision lease will go away. So the net effect is $195,000 that will shift over to the hospital.
“Expenses that will be elimi-
nated are the meals, laundry and supplies, and that will be $234,000.”
Dingus, Zaracor and Associates, the hospital’s inde-pendent auditor, will re-run cost report numbers based on the square footage added in to give NVH an idea of what its reim-bursements will be in the future.
“The amount we have to write off will be reduced, so the net amount of cash that’s coming into the facility will be increased.”
DOH DROPS IN CEO Linda Michel reported
that the Department of Health showed up for an unscheduled inspection on May 22, which is done on a periodic basis.
“They saw quite a difference from their last visit, which was 24 months ago,” Michel said. “They just pop in and say, ‘Good morn-ing, we’re here for three days.’ We were ready for them.
“They found very little in their opinion that we could improve on. They said they had to dig pretty deep...
“They said we were very friendly, asked questions because we wanted to improve, and said they were very pleased.”
Michel listed a number of find-ings, considered minor, that were corrected before the DOH team departed.
“They left early (by a few hours),” she said. “It was a good inspection. And of course that is public and on their DOH site.”
The Board of Commissioners next meets on Thursday, June 27, at 7:00 p.m. in the NVH board room.
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The Tonasket Elementary school would like to thank the Oroville Masons Club for their generous donation of two bicycles for the Bikes for Books program. The bikes were awarded to two students who showed the most growth in the school for reading throughout the year. The lucky winners were first grade student Jade Ramon in Mr. Mathews’ class and 2nd grade student Kaylee Fox in Mrs. Morris’ class.
REWARDS FOR READING
SUBMITTED BY MICHELLE CAMPOBASSOCOLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation will host a First Salmon and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to open a state-of-the-art hatchery June 20 in Bridgeport, Wash., near Chief Joseph Dam.
The facility will significantly boost the availability of chinook salmon for the tribe and for sport fishing in the Columbia River as well as reintroduce spring chinook to the Okanogan River.
The $50 million hatchery will release up to 2.9 million chinook salmon. The con-struction and program imple-mentation was a collaborative effort between the Colville Tribes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Bonneville Power Administration and Grant County Public Utility District. Additional partners include the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, Douglas County Public Utility District and Chelan County Public Utility District.
“The opening of the Chief Joseph Hatchery is a cause for celebration for the tribe,” said John Sirois, chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. “It com-memorates both the return of the chinook salmon and serves as a testament to the important and meaningful work that can be accomplished when federal, tribal and state entities come togeth-er for the common purpose of restoring our Columbia River.”
The completed project is due in part to a historic 2008 agreement, the Columbia Basin Fish Accords, that enables a greater level of cooperation between the federal agencies in the Northwest responsible for salmon recovery efforts and
the tribes, as well as providing assured funding for numerous projects over a 10-year period.
“At the heart of this project is a lasting partnership that lever-ages the combined capabilities of the Colville Tribes and state and federal agencies to bring ecological, social and economic benefit to the Columbia River Basin,” said Lorri Bodi, vice president of BPA’s Environment, Fish and Wildlife department.
The main hatchery facility is located on 15 acres of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property on the north bank of the Columbia River within the boundaries of the Colville Indian Reservation. The Colville Tribes will manage the hatchery under guidelines recommended by the Hatchery Scientific Review Group, a com-mittee of scientists that reviewed all salmon and steelhead hatch-eries in the Columbia Basin at the request of the U.S. Congress.
The complex will include 40 raceways (10 feet by 120 feet), three rearing ponds and three acclimation ponds (both onsite
and offsite at the Okanogan River). It will draw water from a combination of production wells and the reservoir behind the dam, Rufus Woods Lake.
The hatchery will help to rebuild naturally spawning salmon runs in areas impacted by the construction and opera-tion of the Federal Columbia River Power System as well as provide partial mitigation for hydroelectric project impacts to Upper Columbia chinook salm-on associated with the operation of the Mid-Columbia Public Utility District dams on the Columbia River.
The day’s activities, which are open to the public and start at 8 a.m., take place at both the Chief Joseph Hatchery administration building off of State Park Golf Course Road east of Washington State Route 17 and at a park adja-cent to the hatchery.
Attendees can park at the Quik-E-Mart gas station in Bridgeport where shuttles will transport people to event and back. Look for the parking signs.
Ribbon cutting at new hatchery
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The new fish hatchery at Chief Joseph Dam near Bridgeport, Wash. The Colville Confederated Tribes plan a celebration and ribbon cutting starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 20.
BY GARY A. DEVONMANAGING EDITOR
OROVILLE - On June 14, 2013, the Okanogan Highlands Alliance (OHA) notified Crown Resources/Kinross Gold that a citizen lawsuit in Federal District Court may be filed in 60 days, charging the companies with vio-lations of their National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and the Clean Water Act (CWA), unless all vio-lations are stopped.
After more than five years of gold production at the Buckhorn Mine, the violations of the NPDES and the CWA are well documented in monthly water quality monitoring data, accord-ing to the group. In a press release last week they claim the mine has:
1) Failed to establish and main-tain the groundwater capture zone
2) Discharged pollutants in excess of water quality limita-tions
4) Failed to comply with the Adaptive Management Plan (AMP) for Water Quality
“OHA has tracked the water monitoring data from the mine as well as the on-the-ground condi-tions and made constructive sug-gestions to address the issues and concerns,” said David Kliegman, Executive Director of OHA. “If the regulatory agencies will not take adequate enforcement action, then citizens must take legal action to protect the water quality from degradation by min-ing activities.”
The OHA release states that the mine permit requires Crown Resources/Kinross Gold to imple-ment an Adaptive Management Plan for Water Quality to ensure that actions will be taken if prob-lems arise during mine opera-tions. The plans include an early warning system to identify prob-lems.
If monitoring shows that mine contaminants exceed background values outside the capture zone, the mining company is required to: inform the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology), identify how far con-taminants have traveled, and make a plan to stop their spread.
OHA said the mining company has failed to honor this permit requirement. Instead, they say, since early 2010, even though the company’s own data show values that are consistently above background values, their required monthly reports to Ecology state that no exceedences have occurred. This reporting fails to acknowledge their own data in locations where values have con-sistently exceeded background values.
In April 2009, Crown Resources was issued a penalty of $40,000 by Ecology for fail-ure to establish and maintain the capture zone, as well as AMP requirements related to capture zone failures.
In July 2012 Ecology issued the largest penalty in WA State history to the mining company ($395,000), for well-documented water quality and permit viola-tions in 2011 and 2012, which the company subsequently appealed.
OHA alleges that Kinross has been in violation of its NPDES permit almost since the mine began operating, for more than 2,191 days. Citizen suits can bring penalties of up to $37,500 per day per violation.
“Crown’s appeal has been a waste of time, money and ener-gy that would have been better spent addressing the water qual-ity issues at the Buckhorn Mine,” Kliegman said.
“Kinross has the resources to fulfill its commitments to control the spread of pollutants.If a solu-tion to the water quality issues at the mine is going to be found, the company must acknowledge the problems. There is no excuse for their failure to prevent contami-nants from escaping capture and treatment.”
While Crown is allowed to dis-charge treated mine water at des-ignated locations if contaminant levels meet water quality stan-dards, the levels of contaminants outside the Buckhorn Mine’s capture zone indicate that pollu-tion is escaping from the mine, according to OHA, which says Crown has been slow to respond to the fact that contaminants are escaping.
As the Buckhorn Mine approaches the end of its pre-dicted production om 2015, OHA seeks increased action to reduce contaminant flow from the mine and to strengthen the long-term protection of local ground and surface water.
OHA is a non-profit organiza-tion dedicated to educating the public about watershed issues and threats to the environment.
Watchdog group to file lawsuit against mine
STREETS | FROM A1
changed streets to make it so cars can be there. We did this with input, and for your benefit. So it’s hard to hear this at this time - hey, we listened to your neighbors, but now we want to change it back.”
“Not one of my neighbors knew,” Collins said. “Not one. I went door-to-door today and asked all my neighbors. And not one of them knew.”
“Every one of you got this bill,” said Mayor Patrick Plumb, holding up a copy of a utility bill from March that had a notice of the April town hall meeting on it. He also noted that the ordi-nance was posted in the Gazette-Tribune’s pubilc notices.
“Please don’t talk to me like that,” Collins said. “We’re not stupid.”
“I think what he’s trying to say is that was the city’s way of try-ing to notify everybody - “ coun-cil member Jill Vugteveen began.
“Why didn’t you just go door to door?” Collins asked. “Why should I have to read my bill or read paper? Or, I’m in the phone book. Please call us, we have an issue.”
“We don’t have the means to do that,” Vugteveen said, not-ing that nearly all of the council members and the mayor have full time jobs.
“We attempted to do that through our notification for public hearing here to discuss these issues,” Vugteveen said. “Whether you didn’t read the paper to get that, those are the city’s ways of contacting the public, through the billing and
through the paper, to notify you that this is what’s occurring and this is when it’s occurring. We invite you to attend if you have input before we make a final decision.”
After further discussion, Collins said she would bring more of her neighbors to the next council meeting to discuss the issue, and city clerk Alice Attwood said she would add the item to the June 25 meeting agenda.
The council also discussed the possibility of making inroads with the railroad in negotiating a second (south) entrance to Chief Tonasket Park.
They also scheduled public hearings for water use efficiency goals and the six-year transporta-tion plan, both as part of the July 23 council meeting.
Rise will be first to attend National Jamboree since 1960Submitted by Troop 26
OROVILLE - Members of Oroville’s Boy Scout Troop 26 participated in the 68th annual International Camporee at Camp Seacrest near Oliver, B.C. during the weekend of June 7-9.
This camporee alternates years between scouting camps in Southern British Columbia and the Boy Scout Camp at Bonaparte. The troop enjoyed ziplining, rock climbing, potato cannons and testing their scout-ing skills (knots, archery) against 100 other scouts. They were rewarded for their efforts by being awarded the Olbeaky Award, the highest award presented at the International Camp. If Walt
Hart, Troop 26’s Scoutmaster, remembers correctly, the last time Oroville won this award was when he was Scoutmaster here 35 years ago.
Another experience which hasn’t occurred in decades is a member of Troop 26 will be attending the Boy Scout National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia this summer. The last Oroville scout to attend a National Jamboree was Mark Kuntz who attended the 1960 Jamboree in Colorado Springs, CO.
Nathan Rise is heading to West Virginia on July 10 to attend the nine-day National Boy Scout Jamboree along with 36 other
Scouts from Central Washington’s Grand Columbia Council; an area that stretches between the Oregon and Canadian borders. He is the only scout represent-ing the area north of Wenatchee and has been selected as a patrol leader for the Jamboree Troop.
The National Jamboree was first held in 1937, with 27,232 scouts camped out on the National Mall. It has since been held thirteen times, approxi-mately every four years, at dif-ferent locations around the coun-try. Nathan’s grandfather, Chuck Crickmore of Redmond, Ore., attended the second Jamboree in Valley Forge, Penn. after being chauffeured with other scouts to the Jamboree from Flint, Mich. in a convoy of 50 brand new Buicks. GM used it as a marketing tech-nique which was much appreci-ated by the scouts of Flint. This year, the Jamboree will take place at its new, permanent location; the 10,600 acre Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia. Forty Thousand boys are expected to attend.
Prior to the Jamboree, the Grand Columbia Council troop will spend four days sightseeing in Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and Washington D.C. In Washington they will tour the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, the Holocaust Museum and the Smithsonian.
At the Jamboree, they will work on numerous merit badges and participate in high adventure activities such as rock climbing, scuba diving, kayaking, mount biking, BMS riding, skateboard-ing, and ropes courses with 3,000
foot zip lines. A water lover, Nathan has signed up for white-water rafting.
There are many people to thank for the success of Oroville’s Troop 26 including Walt and Vicki Hart who reactivated Cub Scout Pack 23 and Boy Scout Troop 26 in Oroville eight years ago and have generously shared their considerable experience, dedica-tion and perseverance. Oroville’s American Legion Hodges Post #84 agreed to charter the troops and have consistently provided support and financial assistance. Assorted parents have volun-teered their time and expertise. Members of the community have enthusiastically participated in various fundraisers. And, the scouts worked hard to achieve their goals and offered their on-going support. Scouting in Oroville would not exist without all these people and Nathan most certainly would not be represent-ing his troop and the commu-nity at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
As members of Troop 26 Nathan, Nick Clase, Hunter DeVon, Colby Guzman, Gordon McCauley, Collin Rise and Tyler Steagle continue to develop themselves into the best citizen/community members that they can be. Last summer, they attend-ed the Washington Jamboree at Joint Base Lewis-McChord along with 4,000 other Washington Scouts. This summer they won the Olbeaky Award at the International Camp. Who knows, perhaps Troop 26 will represent the city of Oroville at the 2015 World Jamboree in Osaka, Japan.
TONASKET - They may have just been freshmen, but they certainly made an impression at their first FFA state convention.
Madison Bayless, Janelle Catone, Jordan Hughes, Rade Pilkinton, Rachel Silverthorn and Jenna Valentine continued the proud tradition of the Tonasket FFA by winning the state cham-pionship in Rituals and earning a trip to Louisville, Kentucky in the fall to compete in the national convention.
As they looked forward to a summer filled with studying Robert’s Rules of Order and the official manual of FFA rituals, which includes such minutiae of officers’ duties and the order of closing ceremonies, with a couple of weeks’ perspective the kids also looked back at the thrill of bring-ing home a state title that some hoped for, but others seemed to expect.
Though ag instructor Matt Deebach took a parliamentary procedure team to the national convention two years ago, finish-ing second in the nation, he said he wasn’t sure what to expect for his soon-to-be-sophomores this fall.
“If it’s like parli pro, there could be 1,000 people watching,” he said. “But I really don’t know what it will be like.
“They all have individual goals, though. They have an idea and are already looking toward the future.”
As for the team itself, a mix of excitement and confidence seems
to have been a winning combina-tion so far.
“I would cry if we won (at nationals),” Catone said.
“You mean, ‘When,’” said Valentine. “’When’ we win.”
Though the whole group harbored hopes of winning the state title and a trip to nationals, Valentine repeatedly vocalized her confidence that it would - not just could - be done.
“I was expecting to win because every time Deebach would say ‘If you make it to finals,’ or ‘If you make it to nationals,’ I was like, ‘Slow down. When. When we make it to finals. When we make it to nationals.’”
But, she said, “Actually winning was a dream come true.”
The fun part, they agreed, was standing on the stage in front of the crowd as the place-winners were announced.
“That’s a pretty cool thing,” Deebach said. “As they call off sixth place, fifth place, and you haven’t been announced yet.”
“When they had the final four step forward, that was cool,” Hughes said. “And when they announced the second place team, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh.’”
“I had butterflies,” Bayless said. “My legs just kept getting shakier.”
As the realization of the state title sunk in there was a mixture of emotions as varied as the kids’ personalities themselves, though some disagreement later about who reacted how.
Catone: “I was like, ‘This is a dream come true,’ and I started crying.”
Silverthorn: “A week later I still couldn’t believe it.”
Pilkinton: “You were like freak-ing out. Janelle didn’t think we were going to make it to finals.”
Deebach: “I think there were a lot of you crying.”
Pilkinton: “I was the only one who didn’t cry.”
Deebach: “I don’t know, Rade, I
don’t know.”Valentine: “He had to walk off
the stage.”Rade: “I didn’t cry.”Hughes: “Rade was bawling his
eyes out.”Pilkinton: “No. No. Everyone
over here was crying, calling their parents, and I was just standing there.”
Deebach: “Because your mom was there hugging you.”
Pilkinton: “No, I was hugging her because she was crying. I wasn’t. I went over and asked her to get it together.”
Hughes: “All I know is I woke up the next morning wondering if it had really happened.”
Hughes and Bayless both had older sisters well-versed in the ins and outs of the competition. Sierra Hughes, a senior this year, proved a valuable resource.
“She helped me with motions, what was debatable and not debatable, that kind of thing,” Jordan Hughes sad.
“Hayley (Bayless, a member of the national runner-up parli pro team) didn’t help out too much because she was at college,” Bayless said. “But she texted that morning before started and said she expected us on stage. She came and watched and when we got off stage she came running and crying.”
A lot of work remains as the team looks forward to its trip to Kentucky in October, both with preparing for the competition and raising funds for the trip. A sixth member will be added to the team for nationals; Tonasket did have three teams that swept the top three spots in district competition.
“It’s up in the air right now how much we have to raise,” Deebach said. “Anyone who wants to help with donations, those will be accepted from any business or organization that wants to help the kids.”
Prepping for nationals
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NCW - Between May 20 and June 2 extra law enforcement patrolled Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan county roads looking for unbuckled drivers and pas-sengers, and motorists using their cell phones or other electronic devices.
During these patrols, 76 seat-belt infractions were written, in addition to 40 cell phone/tex-ting or usage of other electronic device tickets. Last year, during this same period, officers on extra patrols wrote 153 seat belt infrac-
tions and 26 cell phone violations.In addition, three DUIs, two
felony drug, and four felony war-rant arrests were made. Thirty three speeding violations, 16 child passenger safety infractions, as well as 21 uninsured motor-ists and 10 suspended/revoked license violations were issued.
Statewide law enforcement officers wrote 2,321 seatbelt vio-lations and 1,448 cell phone/tex-ting tickets. Last year during this same period officers on the extra patrols statewide issued 3,171 seat belt violations and 1,059 cell phone violations were written.
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Zero Traffic Safety Task Force, law enforcement from Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan Counties, with more than 130 police and sheriff agencies statewide worked the extra patrols, funded by a grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.
These and all extra patrols are part of Target Zeroóstriving to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Washington by 2030.
For more information, visit www.targetzero.com. Additional information on the Washington Traffic Safety Commission can be found on the website, www.wtsc.wa.gov.
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A good year to be a boy Scout in Oroville
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Oroville Boy Scout Troop 26 at the recent International Camporee held in Oliver, B.C. Front row, L-R Scoutmaster Walt Hart, Assistant Scoutmaster Vicki Hart, future scout Cole Rise. Back row: Brayden Thompson, Trevor Rise, Collin Rise, Hunter DeVon with brother and future scout Cash DeVon, Gordon McCauley, Nick Clase, Rocky DeVon.
Jenifer berg photo
Scout Nathan Rise will attend the National Jamboree in West Virginia.
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75 YEARS AGO:June 10th: 1938: People of Oroville and
vicinity who have been looking forward to seeing the film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” will have their opportunity this coming week when he world famous characters come to the Oroville Theater for a three day run starting next Thursday night, June 16. On June 17 and 18, there will be two shows each day and on Saturday, there will be three shows at five, seven and nine. Oroville Scouts, who had test ready to pass, were transported to Molson June 1 to a Court of Honor put on by the Molson Scouts. The scouts who passed their second class tests were, Harold and Stanton Thompson, Roy Silvernail and Jim Reed. Scouts making first class were, Jim Ray, Gerald Thompson and Elwood Petry of Oroville and Clayton Nelson, Molson. Those attaining Merit Badges were, Leslie Doerr and Jim Ray, swimming, Elwood Petry and Elbert Wills, bookbinding; Charles Manley, public health and Clayton Nelson and John Dart of Molson, reptile study. Maude Mathis, of Puyallup, arrived in Oroville recently to take over the building formerly occupied by the Oroville General Hospital. She took charge the first of this month and has been changing it over for apartments. Dr. S. A. Porter, who conducted the hospital for past several years, is retaining his office there for the present. Only two counties in the state, Columbia and San Juan, sold more tuberculosis seals per capita in 1937 than Okanogan County. A Sikorsky amphibian clipper plane is expected to arrive on Lake Osoyoos this morning, June 10, and tie up near Oroville shortly before noon, accord-ing to work received from Chelan Thursday. The plane, which will spend the summer at Chelan, will be here for one day only and will make survey and demonstration flights over the valley during its stay. It will be open for inspection all day and everyone is invited to come out and look at it. Pilot Dess H. Goodwin will be at the controls. In an essay contest held by the Oroville Schools a few weeks ago, Elwood Petry, of the seventh grade, was awarded first prize. The essays were judged on a basis of the information they gave about Oroville. His essay covered the various industries and activities in Oroville as follows: Soft Fruit, Tomatoes and the Oroville Cannery, Recreation, Mining, Industries and Climate. Establishment of plant for the manufacture of apple concentrate in time to assure operation this fall seems certain according to information from the office of Union Fruit Producers, Inc., Cull Control Organization. Altho the Cull Organization will not attempt to build and operate these plants, it will have a connection with their establishment which will insure that members will be given preference furnishing the culls to
the new industry.
50 YEARS AGO: June 13th – 27th 1963: The Strawberry
Mountain lookout, near Lost Lake, was felled by the Tonasket District crew this week. As a result of fire planning, this tower is no longer manned for fire detection. The tower was built in 1934 and was rapidly becoming a hazard to visitors in the area. A bear, yet to be seen, is active at the Lost Lake campground. Remember, these bears are wild animals and not used to people, so be careful. M. Don Criscola, Assistant Superintendent of the Okanogan County Honor Camp at Loomis announced this week that the dedication of the camp’s new chapel will be held June 30 at 2 p.m. There will also be an open house. The ceremony will begin with a men’s chorus, con-sisting of the camp men, followed by the invo-cation by the Reverend Grout. The colorful story of Old Ruby, a rip roaring boomtown during the mining boom of the 1890’s, is fea-tured in the first issue of “Okanogan County Heritage,” a magazine published quarterly by the Okanogan County Historical Society. The first “Heritage” was being mailed this week to all members of the society and to all public school libraries in the county. (Full Page Advertisement) STOREWIDE DISCOUNT SALE at GEORGE’S VARIETY: men’s 10 oz Dungarees, $1.88; Chenille bedspreads, $3.37; men’s work socks, 3 pr. For $.88; men’s western shirts, $4.88; ladies Aileen Slacks, $3.88; one only @10:00 a.m., regular $13.95 $.09; one only Wellington black Boots @2:00 p.m., regu-lar $10.95, $.06; men’s black Wellington Boots, $7.99; ladies flats, $2.58; ladies slippers, $1.27. Grocery Prices: 7 14 oz Catsup, $1.00; Kraft’s Miracle Whip, 48 oz. $.83; watermelons $.05 lb.; hen turkeys, 12-14 lb, $.29; rib roasts, $.69 lb.; pork roasts, $.39; sliced bacon, $.59 lb.; let-tuce, Romaine, $.09 bunch. Activity is again taking place on the old High School Hill, where a building program has been under-way for the past week. Just ten days ago, the United Builders of Yakima, started erecting four houses on the site. At this writing, four houses are visible from town. The homes are all three bedroom and will be offered for sale very shortly through the Easley agency. “Our five-digit ZIP Code is 98844, Postmaster N. E. Petry announced today. “Everyone in Oroville, Washington will use this ZIP code on all their correspondence to speed mail deliveries and reduce the chance of mis-sent mail” Postmaster Petry said. This change goes
into effect on July 1, 1963. Weather Wise by Marge Frazier, Official Observer; June 19th, 89 degrees maximum and 67 degrees mini-mum; June 20th, 78 and 59; June 21st, 71 and 53; June 22nd, 65 and 51, June 23rd , 80 and 44, June 24th 75 and 48 and June 25th, 77 and 43. The total precipitation for the period, .37”.
25 Years Ago:June 16th – 23rd, 1988: The Oroville
City Council gave tentative approval to a program that would hire a circuit rid-ing “aide” that would be shared with four other local communities. The program is contingent on the participation of Okanogan, Tonasket, Conconully and perhaps Brewster. The Circuit Rider would aid each town one day a week in the areas they feel need the most attention, such as zoning, comprehen-sive studies and/or revenue generation such as grant writing. A Portland cement plant that could employ upward of 250 work-ers is locating near here but is finding out that Washington is not a state that makes it attractive to new business. The plant, which is the project of a company called “Ciment Quebec” would be similar to their Portand cement plant 30 miles northwest of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Japan will open its doors to Washington State apple growers, boosting the industry. Growers here, how-ever, will have to work hard to compete in that market according to Manfred Helm and A. Desmond O’Rourke, WSU agricultural economists, who just released their findings on Japan’s apple market. O’Rourke predicted apple growers could export as many as 1.5 million boxes of apples each year if they could break into those niches. Tonasket Chamber member, Don Vawter, removed rocks from some of the first of several loads of dirt that will be used to level off the site of Tonasket’s new Information Center. Real Estate: new home on 8 acres on river 3 mi. south of Oroville, $90,000; New house, 2 bdrms up and 2 bdrms down or 1/3 acre in Crumbacker Estates. $37,000; 56 acres, 2 bedroom home, 2 wells, barn, corrals, greenhouse.Hunters para-dise, county road: $38,500. Grand Marshalls for this Fourth of July Chesaw Rodeo, are Blaine and Helen Turner. Blaine K. Turner was born t Oroville and lived most of is life at Chesaw. Graduating from Molson High School, he was drafted into the army and served four years. Helen E. Juday was raised in Oroville and graduated from Okanogan High School. They were married on February 18, 1942 and have two sons, Ken and Dean. You’re invited to Pardners first anniversary sale June 23 to 28th. Some of the sale items are; Alpenrose 2% milk, $1.49 gal.; all coke products, $1.29 a six-pack; Havoline Motor Oil $.69 qt.; 1/2 case bottles Miller Beer, $4.89; 3 piece chicken dinner, $1.99; fresh Pizza, by the slice, $.69, Take-N-Bake $3.99.
ITEMS FROM THE PAST
June 17th through 21st marks the 50th annual National Small Business week, a time when we recognize the contributions of America’s small businesses vital to the economic well-being of our
country.As a former small business owner, I understand
the many challenges facing small businesses and I’m always impressed by the entrepreneurial spirit of Central Washington. From the family farm to the local manufacturer and retail stores, our local businesses are critical to job creation in our communities and the growth of our economy.
When I meet with small business owners in Central Washington, I often hear concerns that the federal government is spending too much, taxing too much, and has put too many costly and unnecessary regulations in place that keep small businesses from growing. These are con-cerns that must be addressed in order to grow our economy.
Whether it’s an RV manufacturer in Yakima who wants to expand but is worried about rising taxes or an aluminum factory outside of Wenatchee concerned about affordable power, I hear over and over again how federal policies can decrease productivity, slow commerce, and harm employees, employers, and businesses.
With the economy still struggling to recover from one of the worst recessions in our country’s history, now is not the time to impose new taxes and healthcare mandates on the entrepreneurs that create 80 percent of all the jobs in this country. In fact, federal regulations have increased by 52 percent since President Obama took office, making it harder for small business owners to grow their businesses and hire more employees. Instead, we should be working to create a positive environment for our small businesses to succeed in America by provid-ing certainty and encouraging economic growth.
Congress must continue focusing on cutting bureaucratic red tape, eliminating costly regulations, lowering burdensome taxes, and advancing innovation and economic growth for America’s job creators. Once the government takes a step back, American small businesses will have the opportunity to thrive.
Small businesses are truly the backbone of the American economy. This means that our nation’s economy will only go as far as our small businesses will take it. I commend all of the hard-working small busi-ness owners in Central Washington, and across the country, who are making a positive impact in our communities. Giving them the tools they need to hire new employees and grow their business is important to strengthening our economy, and I will continue to support efforts to that end in the House of Representatives.
Small businesses shape our communities
AttitudeDear Gary,I think a couple of thanks are
due for Dorothy Petry and Randy Middleton. First, the “Old Coffee Drinker” whom I shall now refer to as “Old Sparky.” You’re so right about “good” and “bad” days. We alkl need to see the wisdom in the fact that the gift of life is reason enough to celebrate every day as “good” even though adversity and menal and/or physical pain can be and is thrown in the mix from time to time, sometimes relentlessly.
And, indeed attitude can be affected by altitude. I know I am much easier going when I’m “high.”
Life can be a rocky road, so search for pleasant paths, happy trails, humble highways.
Dorothy Petry gets an A+ for her efforts. Mystery solved. Here’s some more info on “Okanogan” Smith that might be enjoyed by some, if you believe it.
A friend of mine, Jim Creegan, told me about eight years ago that “Okanogan” had a gold mine somewhere near Enloe Dam (before it was built of course) that he searched for and could never find. I told him I know exactly where it is (was?) because I’ve been in it.
Forty-three years ago when I was 10, my 15-year-old brother and I found a very old mine hidden behind some shrubs. We went in about 50 feet (no light) and it had about a foot of water in it and the mosquitos chased us out. You could tell this mine had been abandoned for decades. It is by the fossil beds.
The reason I said it “was” there is because widening and re-grad-ing the road above it has covered
the entrance with debris. It could be dug out, but it would be dan-gerous. I found a lump of dark rock below it and it was almost as heavy as lead and sparkled with gold.
Anyways, thanks again you two your insights are appreciated.
And my opinion (for what it’s worth) on the solar versus hydro-electric friendly fued of late. Both are clean and safe compared to nasty coal and potentially deadly nuclear power. Solar is years back from hydro power, but is catch-ing up quickly. Dams can and do cause environmental problems and need their own expensive maintenance.
Enloe should be dismantled and shoved in our memories as a mistake. The natural falls that existed there were just that – nat-ural – which always trumps man-made spectacles.
I remember reading about damming tidal flows in and out of bays and inlets for power. Scientists said that it could slow down the rotation of the Earth after enough years with enough dams, so that idea was shelved. Wow, they used some sense!
Thank you,Dan DixonOroville
ReflectionsDear Gary,Sometimes I view something,
hear something or just take a few moments to reflect. These reflections usually run rough shod over the past years of my life. Questions arise, such as “For what has my life accounted?” or, “What have I done to make my
life, God’s gift to me, be produc-tive?” or, “Gads, I’ve only a few years left to do something to help other people and so far, I’ve done very little if anything. What a waste!”
I could go one with such epi-thets, but, whats the use? You get the idea, nothing more need be said. And, no, I’m NOT feel-ing sorry for myself, quite the contrary. I take some solace in the story of David found in the middle chapters of 15t Samuel. David had been through numer-ous challenges which included rejection by his brothers and per-secution in a new country that led to slavery. Yet, God used this as preparation for the great leader David became. God used the past in preparation for the present and future. Your past, positive or negative, is preparation for your present and future. I’m beginning to realize that each of us is on this earth having been given a mis-sion or missions. What is yours?
To be a good parent? A good spouse? Good neighbor? Good person? As a child of God, how do you answer? And what is ‘good’? What contributions are you making? Everyone does con-tribute, but is that contribution positive or negative? Do you con-tribute to improvement in society and to the lives of others? Will God be able to say of you as you draw your last breath, “Well done good and faithful servant?” Or, will He say of you, “Where were you (in speaking of others) when I was sick? Or, in prison? Or, hungry, ill clothed, or homeless? Lonely, feeling abandoned or let down? Attacked, the victim of vicious gossip or being ignored? Where were you?
Well, these are questions I often bounce off myself. And, then I ask myself, what have I really done with the life I’ve lived? What could I have done? Now, I realize I’ve only a few short years to live. The past is done, but today is the first day of the rest of my life. I don’t need to beat myself over the head with what I’ve done or didn’t do. The REAL questions I need to ask of myself, as do you of yourself, is “What is my atti-tude going to be and what are the possible resulting consequences going to be with what I do or say? Is it constructive? Adding to the life of those with whom I come in contact? Those are my ques-
tions I ask of myself as I live each day. What questions do you ask of yourself? And, how will God respond? Not to how you have lived but how you ARE living from this day forward?
Randy MiddletonTonasket
Never cross againDear Editor,My letter concerns the
Canadian border.My husband & I drove up to
Osoyos to have dinner at our favorite restaurant.
We were delayed for 30 min-utes at the border by overzealous young border people The border was slow--only four cars when we were crossing--with many ques-tions asked by the young female checking cars and repeating her questions several times, she gave us a slip and told us to go inside.
My husband & I are 71- and 69-years-old, third generation Caucasian Americans that hardly fit the profile of criminals. Why we had to wait inside the build-ing for almost 30 minutes is a puzzle. They never checked the trunk of our car--never checked my handbag so if they suspected wrongdoing by us why not do a thorough job.
We have travelled to over 130 countries and islands and all 50 states – never have we been treat-ed so rudely.
My husband was the Loomis local manager for the Department of Natural Resources for nine years and I owned a women’s clothing shop in Tonasket for nine years. We frequently crossed the border the nine years we lived in Tonasket and never once had the delay we had on June 13.
This is impacting the Canadian businesses. Our friends in the Okanogan told us they don’t go to Canada anymore because of the hassle at the border.
It appears these young “hot-shot” summer help needs to be trained more thoroughly in pro-filing people crossing the border. I resent the attitude this young man had toward us--his rude, curt manner was despicable . I understand they have a job to do; however, why delay people for 30 minutes without doing a thorough check if they were so concerned about our innocence.
We will never, never cross this border again!
Jerry L. Cluff (Ms.)Pueblo, Colorado
Editor’s Note: Clayton says he has been unable to find the remain-ing issues for 1938, so there will be no 75 Years in his Items from the Past Column until next year. I’d like to add that the Mr. Bolske from a recent Items was Jim Bolskie (my fifth grade reading teacher) and it was my fault when I added the name Bob, which of course was his son.
Also, had another brain malfunction in the caption under Gold Digger’s new park -- obviously it can’t be a Centennial Park as it is only the company’s 75th Anniversary or Dodranscentennial. Gold Digger’s Dodranscentennial Park, try saying that fast five times. It really flows off the toungue doesnt it? Needless to say the Oroville Centennial Park is a few blocks north of the new park, not south. G.A.D.
Doc HastingsU.S. Representative
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At long last, summer is almost here — which may mean it’s time to put together your traveling plans. Still, while you and your family may enjoy going a summertime trip, there’s one part of your life that should not go on vacation — and that’s your investment portfolio.
So, what can you do to help your investments keep on working all year long, year in and year out? Here are a few suggestions:
Don’t chase after “hot” investments. Many times, you will hear about a “hot” investment, usually a stock. However, by the time you hear about such an investment, it may already be cooling off. Even more importantly, it might not have been appropriate for your needs — and any investment that has either “flamed out” or wasn’t right for you in the first place
Don’t Let Investments Take A Vacationwill not be a “hard worker” in your portfolio.
Monitor “lazy” investments. Under the right circumstances, just about any investment could be of value to you. However, under different scenarios, those same investments may not be doing as much for you. To cite one example, when interest rates are at historic lows, as has been the case recently, and your portfolio contains a relatively large amount of short-term fixed-rate vehicles whose interest payments don’t even keep up with inflation, they could be considered “lazy” investments.
Look for the “multi-taskers.” In most aspects of life, “multi-taskers” are valuable — and it’s the same in the investment world. Can you find a particular type of investment that may be able to achieve multiple goals at the same time? Consider dividend-paying stocks. If you need the income to supplement your cash flow, you can cash the dividend checks. And since some companies tend to increase their dividends, your investment in these stocks can serve as a source of potential for rising income, helping keep you ahead of inflation. Furthermore, if you don’t actually need the dividends to support your income stream, you can reinvest them to increase your ownership stake — a method of building your overall wealth. Finally, many dividend-paying stocks also offer significant growth potential. Keep
in mind, though, that there are no guarantees, because companies can lower or discontinue their dividends at any time. And, as you know, stocks are subject to market risk, including the potential loss of principal invested.
Don’t take a “time out” from investing. The financial markets regularly move up and down. During the down times, it’s important not to get so discouraged that you decide to take a “time out” from investing until “things get better.” No one can really predict when a downturn will end, but you don’t want to be on the investment sidelines when the market turns around — because the biggest gains can occur in the early stages of a rally. And in any case, if you’re not constantly investing, or at least exploring new investment opportunities, your portfolio could begin to stagnate — or even become “unbalanced,” in which case it may no longer fit your objectives or your risk tolerance.
By following the above suggestions, you can help keep your investments working for you this summer — as well as fall, winter and spring. The road toward achieving your financial goals is a long one — so try to keep moving.
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June 14th was Flag Day. The U. S. flag is 236-years-old, and just as beautiful today as when it was established, with a few additional stars. It is a symbol of America and to those of you who hate, muti-late, burn, or destroy it, in any other manner is a mystery to me. The fact that many have given their life so that we may enjoy the freedom of our country, which includes freedom
of speech, is something that many, else-where don’t have and we should be most thankful.
The small town of Molson, pop. 35 came through again with a fun day for many, as they gathered to celebrate Midsummer Festival. Whatever would they do without Joyce Forthun, the eter-nal organizer? Of course, it takes the cooperation of many to make the day “click.” The weather cooperated beau-tifully, the food was good, one could browse the craft tables, pick wildflowers for the May Pole, enter the classic car display, play children’s games, just to mention a few things.
Joanie Raymond, Vashon Island, daughter of Vivian Emry had some of
her good home made bread and beauti-ful handcrafted greeting cards and other items. She has so much creative talent and we’re glad she shares her wares with this area, at least once a year.
The small parade had the Okanogan County fair queen, Menze Pickering, granddaughter of Perry and Hillary Blackler, great-granddaughter of the pio-neer family, Art and Ibe Blackler, among the first to plant apple orchards in the valley.
Mentioning wildflowers, they are at their best now. The reds of Indian paint-brush, the blues of the lupines, the white of Queen Anne’s lace, the brown-eyed Susan’s, the yellow somethings… can’t you just see a bouquet assembled by Claire Rise? She did have a large vase of lavender iris and sparkling white daisies at the entrance to the food place. She will have had 95 birthdays come October. A very gracious lady indeed!
The lilacs are just now blooming in the high country.
The hills are so beautiful in the Highlands, this time of the year, with the many shades of green, with a few black
cows intermingled.It is sad to see the Carlquist house,
which is just this side of Molson, in such sad repair. The yellow and green house has been a landmark for a lot of years. Our son-in-law calls it the “John Deere” house, due to the colors.
The Shaw family had their first ever family reunion last Saturday and it looked as if they had good response from descendants, as there were lots of cars and campers at Marty Shaw’s place, which is part of the Shaw homestead that was established in 1900.
Is there anything darker than a house when the power suddenly goes out? It’s good to keep a flashlight always in the same place, so you only stumble into a few items before reaching it.
Now comes the Bang! Bang! from the cherry alarms, to keep the birds away. The early cherries are sorta ripe… and $4 a pound at the grocery, last week. I’ll wait a while. Not only will they be cheaper, but better flavored. I’m still not con-vinced those shots keep the birds away. I think birds are smarter than that... but again, what do I know?
Good News! America’s place is now open, where Fat Boys used to be. It is so “clean and sparkly” and the food is great, and many were taking “leftover boxes” home, proving that the portions were ample.
Always with good things happening, we usually have some items to dampen our spirit. I’m sad to announce the death of Ernie Gerth, who passed away from complications of pneumonia. Ernie was not a “quitter.” After he had the mis-fortune of having a leg amputated, he still continued to come to the senior center for lunch and shortly after hav-ing that amputation he went on a cruise to Alaska, with a couple of friends, who were also his caregivers. He was to have had a birthday party at the center, but had to go into the hospital, and left word for his party to not be canceled, just post-poned. We’re sorry Ernie, that we didn’t get to honor you, one more time.
Bud Brownlee took a tumble from a ladder and broke his arm. Shame on you Bud! You should have been playing golf instead of climbing on ladders.
Our flag is still as beautiful today
THIS & THATJoyce Emry
Last market day was the cat’s meowSubmITTed by Suzanne Dailey HowarDtOnasket Farmers’ market
Who let the cat out of the bag? I’m here to tell the tale, or is it “tail?” Several weeks ago at Tonasket Farmers’ Market, Leaha brought a cage full of black kit-tens. While not quite fitting in with her Leaping Sheep Farms usual selection of fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers, the kit-tens provided fine amusement for all ages. Surprisingly, many of the kittens were adopted by the adult members of the market fam-ily. Val Welles took home one she named Buttons as a companion and/or nemesis to her older cats. Her “Fat Cat” brand of home-made jams and jellies is aptly named. Jack and Lu took home
two kittens, which Jack insists on calling Blackie I and Blackie II. Kittens proved to be as irresist-ible as is market produce.
Two cool cats shared a booth last week, Tom Cloud of Cloud Mountain Farm and Loreen of Green Okanogan, or GO. Tom offers a broad selection of culi-nary and medicinal herb plants, all organically grown. GO offers information on recycling avail-ability in our local area. Of inter-est is a metal drive and e-cycle event this Thursday, June 20 at the GO yard on the east corner of Division and Western. The free e-cycle program accepts comput-ers, towers, monitors and televi-sions, but not accessories and
peripherals such as printers, copi-ers and mice. All metal is accept-ed. GO is looking for an assistant secretary, a good volunteer to help this vital organization. For information on GO, please call 486-2389.
Cindy Roberts of Tonasket made her market debut this week, and her products are the cat’s pajamas, even if they are made of sheep’s wool. Her handmade wool dryer balls are a neat inno-vation. They promise to save money and energy by cutting dryer time and replacing fab-ric softener. The all-natural wool balls can be scented with essen-tial oil if you wish. Cindy also sells scented candle tarts, fresh herbs and raw wool.
Join all the cool cats and prowl Tonasket Farmers’ Market every Thursday, 3 p.m. -7 p.m. You’ll have a purr-fect experience. See you at the market!
NVCS looking for a board memberby Jackie ValiquettenOrth Valley COmmunity sChOOls
We’ve added a class to the end of the quarter, so now there are two before we take a sum-mer break. The Wild Plant Tour is scheduled for June 25. The Acrylic Painting class is offered on Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28 and there’s still time to sign up. Dress for the mess and come to Tonasket for this fun two-session course at “Hidden Talents.” The class fee is $30, with an additional $10 directly to the instructor for materials.
North Valley Community Schools has a Board of Directors
position open. We need to fill it with a community member who has a sincere interest in the program and feels they have something to offer in the way of planning, organization, brain-storming, publicity, fund-raising and/or any other area. The Board is the governing body of NVCS and we are the only community schools program in Okanogan County. Current Board members include: Gloria Engelbretson, Nancy Inlow, Tamara Porter, Helen Casey, Carol Coleman and Jackie Valiquette. Our Executive Director is Linda Coleman. Male
or female, any age, we welcome your interest. For more informa-tion call Ellen Barttels at (509) 476-2011.
Remember, you have a variety of ways to register for classes. Call the office at 476-2011, email [email protected], or go to www.north-valleycommunityschools.com.
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Fundraiser for Tonasket Rodeo Queen June 22SubmITTed lyle AnderSontOnasket eagles #3002
The weather has been pretty good so far this month and we hope you all have had a chance to enjoy it grilling and being outside with friends and fam-ily. We would like to thank all of the members that went to the State Convention to represent our Aerie and Auxiliary and hope that you had a good time.
Don’t forget that this week is our Aerie meeting at 7 p.m.
on Wednesday and the Auxiliary meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. These meetings are open to any of our members and we welcome you coming to them with any questions or ideas you may have.
On Friday we will be having our weekly bingo at 7pm and the kitchen will be open at 5:30 p.m. for those wishing to get one of those good hamburgers or other delicious items from there. This weekend on June 22nd there is a Fish Fry dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for $12. There will be a dessert auction following the din-ner to help our Tonasket Rodeo
Queen. The band Bad Habits will be playing at 8pm following those two events, so make sure to bring your appetite and danc-ing shoes. On June 29th from 5:30 p.m. to 7pm will be a steak dinner and auction for 10 dollars to help with the training of Zeus the police dog. Come and help out our local police dog and the community.
This past Sunday’s pinochle scores are as follows. Neil Fifer ran away with 1st place and Ted Zachman taking 2nd place. Low score went to Penny Smith and the last pinochle was taken by Ted Zachman and Zoe Manring. We wish those that may be ill a speedy recovery to good health. God bless all. The Biggest Little Eagles in the state.
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Midsummer Fest represented by five Grand Marshals SubmITTed by mArIAnne knigHthighlands COrresPOndent
More than 160 hungry people were served at the Midsummer Pancake Breakfast in Molson last Saturday. This years Grand Marshals for the Parade were Elva Helm, Floyd and Pat Rise, Ken and Karen Cockle. Elva grew up in Molson and at an early age was involved in 4-H under the leader-ship of Claire Rise. One of Elva’s masterpieces is displayed in the school museum. She donates the quilts for the raffle we have each year. Elva is proof that you can make something beautiful out of “bits and pieces”. Elva also plays the piano and shares that tal-ent by playing for church and other events. Elva took lessons from Katherine Leslie. She feels fortunate for what she learned from Claire and Katharine. The book Western-Ho, a book about the Morris, Fletcher, Dimmit and Rise families was compiled and written by Elva.
A big part of other books about the local area have also been a part of Elva’s writings. Elva retired from the Postal Service in 1998 and has more time to par-ticipate in helping with the two museums. She enjoys helping with the various displays. Her ideas and talents add so much.
Certainly, Floyd and Pat Rise
had a life before we started see-ing them spending a lot of time in Molson. Floyd worked for Petrolane Gas Company and Pat had the position of head cook for the Tonasket School District. She also served as the Site
Director for the Oroville Senior Center. When you see his red pickup parked by the cemetery, the out-door museum, the grange hall, or the school house you know that Floyd is busy with another task that needs to be done. Floyd accumulates many hours on the mower each summer making sure that the museum areas, as well as the cemetery look well groomed for the visitors that come to the area. He has this sense,
He notices things that are in need of repairs. Floyd is the per-son that is responsible for the identifying signs at the old muse-um and he also makes sure the signs for the summer fun day are up to date and ready. He is also willing to have buckets of flowers that can be used for deco-rating the May Pole. Pat often comes along with Floyd espe-cially when there is cleaning to be done. Pat is a big part of this event. She helps with the break-fast. She will be selling tickets for the Door Prizes to be given away today. It is Pat who paints the picture to be given away to some lucky person.
Although Ken and Karen Cockle moved to Puyallup
over 50 years ago, they say that Molson will always be home to them along with their kids and grandkids. In 1972 they built a cabin, which allowed them to spend more time here, as both their parents were in the area. Twenty years ago Karen was appointed the treasure for the Molson Water Users. Ken and Karen work together on every-thing. In 2004 they started work-ing on the little church just down the road. Karen was named chair-man of that project. It was Kerens desire to have it look like it did when she was young. Ken and Karen started
the project, however Floyd and Pat Rise joined in on the action. Floyd just showed up one day with equipment and lunch, since they all worked together so well that went on to start repairing the windows in the school house. We are very lucky to have these people in our area.
There will be a “Bake Sale” Benefit for Jennifer Mateo on June 28 at Harvest Foods from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for more info call Sandy at the Mercantile in Chesaw (509) 485 2268.
Call Marianne to sign up for the July 4th Parade in Chesaw (509) 485 2103 or [email protected]
Thank you to Menze Pickering - Okanogan Queen for attending our Molson Midsummer Festival.
Apologies to Vivian Emry and Mary Louise Loe. Last week I reported that these two fine ladies put flowers on the Veterans Graves in the Chesaw Cemetery. Well, in fact it was the Molson Cemetery. Sorry ladies.
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OROVILLE - The next gen-eral meeting of the Oroville Chamber of Commerce will be on Thursday, June 20 (that’s one week later than normal) at 6 p.m. (normally 1 p.m.) at Eden Valley Guest Ranch. It will be a true pot-luck, bring enough for yourself, but be willing to share it with others. Consider bringing a main dish and a salad or dessert. Or just come! Bring family along. Besides seeing the ranch, Chris Branch, Director of Community Development from the City of Oroville will be giving us an update on the Okanogan Trails Scenic Byway and the basics of the city’s Critical Areas Ordinance. Come enjoy food, each other, the setting, and infor-mation.
Vaughn, Engel & Kinzie, Perform
OROVILLE –Sandy Vaughn, Reed Engel, and Steve Kinzie will combine their talents to bring an evening of vocal and guitar performances to Esther Bricques Winery’s Tasting Room Thursday evening, June 20. Doors open at 6 p.m. Light refreshments are avail-able. Esther Bricques Winery is located at 42 Swanson Mill Road, Oroville. For more information, please call the winery at (509) 476-2861.
Music in the Park on Friday
TONASKET - The first Music in the Park event of the season will be Friday, June 21, 6-9 p.m., at History Park in Tonasket by the river. Slated to perform are Chanon and Family from 6-7:30 and Seattle’s Ian McFerron from 7:30-9. CDs from both groups will be available for purchase. Concessions will be available from La Ultima Mexicatessan, plus the CCC will provide drinks and goodies by donation. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, mosquito spray, and prepare to enjoy an evening in the comfort of the park.
If it rains the event will be moved indoors at the CCC. The musicians are donating their time so a TIP jar will be passed for them. This is a Community Cultural Center sponsored Family Event.
Molson Family Bingo Night
Molson Grange family bingo Friday, June 21 at 6 p.m. Come and have a little fun bring the kids they are welcome if accom-panied by a parent or guardian. Bring a snack to share at break.
Oroville Farmers’ Market
OROVILLE - The Oroville Farmers’ Market is Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oroville Community Library located at 1276 Main St. Purchase art, crafts, plant starts, fresh baked goods and tamales plus the best produce on the plan-et. The Oroville Farmers’ Market continues each Saturday through October 26 and new vendors are welcome. Call (509) 476-2662 for more information.
Deep Bay Mass & Farewell Potluck
OROVILLE - The Catholic Churches of Tonasket and Oroville are celebrating Mass at Oroville’s Deep Bay Park on Sunday, June 23 starting at 11 a.m. Following the service will be a barbecue and potluck to bid farewell to Father David Kuttner who is moving on to Walla Walla Parish. Those who know Fr. David and wish to say good-bye are invited to the gathering. Please bring your favorite dish and a lawnchair if you are able to.
Republican Liberty Caucus Meeting
OKANOGAN - The Okanogan County Republican Liberty Caucus Monthly Meeting will be Monday, June 24 at 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.in the Commissioners Hearing Room, The Okanogan County Republican Liberty Caucus will meet prior to the Planning Commission meet-ing on the Comprehensive Plan at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room.
4-H Chef Camp for Kids
MALOTT - Registration is now open for the Chef Camp kids ages 10-14 at the Malott Grange Hall in Malott, Monday through Thursday, June 24-27, starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m. each day. The cost is $6 for cur-rently enrolled 4-H members and $36 for non-4-H members. For more information contact the 4-H office at (509) 422-7245.
Oroville Puppet Show
OROVILLE - NCRL pup-peteers are coming to Oroville Public Library on Wednesday, June 26, at 10 a.m. Kids of all ages are welcome. Remember to bring your completed reading records. If you have read five or more hours you will receive a prize. Regular story time will return July 3 at 10 a.m. We will read about snakes and have a craft project. Call (509) 476-2662 for more information.
Stroke Support Group
OROVILLE - This is a sup-port group for anyone who has had a stroke, no matter how long ago. We will meet at Oroville’s Lake Osoyoos Veterans Park on Thursday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m. Discussion from those who have recovered will be very welcome. We will meet at the small pavil-ion by the lake.
Winery Features Oroville Band
OROVILLE – The Oroville Neighborhood Band will per-form Thursday evening, June 27 at Esther Bricques Winery’s Tasting Room, featuring musi-cal highlights by Ray Dispenza, Steve Pollard, Steve Bell, and Pati Bell. Doors open at 6 pm. Light refreshments are available. Esther Bricques Winery is locat-ed at 42 Swanson Mill Road, Oroville. For more information, please call the winery at (509) 476-2861.
Acrylic Painting Class at NVCS
TONASKET – With a change of dates, North Valley Community School’sÍÍZ Acrylic Painting class will now take place on Thursday and Friday, June 27 and 28 from 3-5:00 p.m. Everyone will paint the same piece, but each will have its per-sonal twist. This isn’t just a class, it’s going to be a party! The paints are permanent, so dress for the mess. This class will be in Tonasket at “Hidden Talents.” Call Ellen Barttels at (509) 476-2011, [email protected] or go to our new website at www.northvalleycom-munityschools.com to register.
OHA: “Forest for the Trees”
TONASKET - OHA presents the summer’s first event in the Highland Wonders series with a unique perspective on Okanogan Highlands ecology. “Seeing the Forest Among the Trees,” fea-tures a Friday evening presenta-tion (June 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Tonasket High School Commons) with a Saturday outdoor field trip the following day. Renowned forest ecologist Herb Hammond will share his unique perspective on forest ecosystems. Priority registration for the field trip is offered to OHA members, and remaining space will be available
on a first come, first serve basis to the public. Both are offered free of charge to the community, and donations are welcome. For information or to register, email [email protected] or call (509) 433-7893.
Author Laurie Rogers to Speak
TONASKET - Author Laurie Rogers from Spokane will speak on “What is Common Core? How will it effect my students?” on Friday, June 28, 2013 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Whistlers Restaurant in Tonasket. Rogers is the author of “Betrayed: How the Education Establishment has Betrayed America and What You Can Do” will tell us more about state common core standards and what they mean for our children’s education. According to Laurie “The Common Core initiatives are unproved….”
Farmers Market Flea Market
OROVILLE -Do you need a great place to sell your yard sale or flea market goods? The Oroville Public Library Farmers’ Market will host a giant Flea Market and Yard Sale Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space is available and your booth fee will benefit the Oroville Public Library on Main
Street in Oroville. Call (509) 476-2662 for more information.
The Legend of Cat Ballou at CCC
The Community Cultural Center of Tonasket will be pre-senting “The Legend of Cat Ballou,” a classic western musi-cal comedy. The play will run Saturday, June 22; Wednesday, June 26; Friday, June 28; and Saturday, June 29, all starting at 7 p.m. There will also be a matinee performance Sunday, June 23, at 3 p.m. Admission is $8 with tick-ets available at Tonasket Natural Foods, Oroville Pharmacy, Roy’s Pharmacy, Main Street Market in Omak and at the door. These shows sometimes sell out, so buying tickets in advance is sug-gested.
Local Food BanksTONASKET - The Tonasket
food bank operates every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sarge’s Burger Bunker, 101 Hwy. 97 N. For more informa-tion contact Jack Gavin at (509) 486-2480. OROVILLE - The Oroville food bank operates every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., excluding holidays, in the basement of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. For more information, call Jeff Austin at (509) 476-3978 or Sarah Umana at (509) 476-2386.
Editor’s Note: Our Community Bulletin Board generally allows listing your event for up two weeks prior to the day it occurs. If space allows it may be included prior to the two week limit. To appear in the print version of our paper you must drop off your event to the office (or Highlandia in Tonasket), mail it to Gazette-Tribune, P.O. Box 250, Oroville, WA. 98844 or email to [email protected].
Our online calendar at www.gazette-tribune.com allows an event to be listed for much longer periods. You may place an event on the online calendar by going to our website and clicking on the “Add an Event” button on the homepage. Once your request is submitted, it can take up to 48 hours for the event to appear on the calendar.
The Tonasket Visitor and Business Resource Center featured its first art show of the year last month as curator Lauralee Carey displayed the works of artists familiar (Tom Deebach, left) and new (Riverside’s Dayna Salzbury, above, who sold his first-ever piece), as well as many others.
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WOODWORKERS SHOW OFF THEIR ART
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Sealed Bids will be received by the office of the Clerk-Treasurer, City Hall, Oroville, Washington, until 4:00 p.m. local time, June 28, 2013 for furnishing the following equipment: One used rubber track, zero tail swing, compact mini excavator. Unit shall have an operating weight of 5600 pounds and have a engine horsepower of no less than 20 H.P. The machine shall have a manufac- ture date of 2006 to present.Bids will be publicly opened and read during the July 2, 2013 7:00 p.m. regular meeting of the City Council. All bids shall be firm bids and shall clearly state the date of delivery. The City of Oroville reserves the right to wave any minor informalities and to reject any and all bids.Bid specifications and bid forms may be obtained by contacting City Hall, P.O. Box 2200, Oroville, WA 98844 or by calling (509) 476-2926.ATTEST: Kathy M. JonesClerk/TreasurerPublished in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on June 20, 27, 2013.#490740
Public NoticeVacant Council Position
The City Council of the City of To- nasket will be accepting letters of in- terest to fill a Council position that was vacated May 28th, 2013. The letters will be accepted until 12 pm Friday, June 21st, 2013. The applicants will be interviewed at the June 25th, 2013 City Council meet- ing. Applicants must be a registered voter and a resident of the City of Tonasket for 1 full year. For more in- formation, call Tonasket City Hall, 509-486-2132.Alice AttwoodCity Clerk-TreasurerPublished in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on June 13, 20, 2013.#488470
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(509) 476-2926, Fax (509) 476-9067NOTICE OF INITIATION OF A ZON- ING TEXT AMENDMENT, ISSU- ANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) UN- DER SEPA AND A PUBLIC HEAR- ING ON THE MATTERSeptic Services ORO RA 13-3 & In- terpretation Provisions ORO RA 13-4Official Date of Notice: June 20, 2013NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Oroville Planning Com- mission will hold a pre-decision open record hearing on a collection of zon- ing text amendments which will if en- acted will:1) Provide a definition of the use “Septic Services Business” and ex- clude the use in all zoning districts City Wide (Section 17.08 OMC).2) Revise the interpretation provi- sions of the code to eliminate redun-
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dancy and provide clarity (Section 17.20 OMC).The lead agency for this proposal, which is the City of Oroville Planning Agency, has determined that it does not have a probable significant ad- verse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after a review of a completed environmental checklist provided by the agency and other information on file with the lead agency.This DNS has been issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agen- cy will act on this proposal until after 14 days from the official date of no- tice.The public is invited to attain a party of record status to ensure notification of subsequent actions and/or have standing in an appeal of the final de- cision by providing written comment on the application or requesting a copy of the decision once made.The City of Oroville Planning Com- mission will hold an open record public hearing on the rezone during their regularly scheduled July 17, 2013 meeting. The meeting is to be- gin at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber Room, Oroville City Hall, you should consult the agenda as to what order the hearing is. Upon con- clusion of the hearing the Planning Commission will make a recommen- dation to the City Council who will make the final decision on the text amendment and related ordinance.The completed project file, SEPA Checklist, maps and related Munici- pal Codes are available for inspec- tion and/or purchase during normal business hours at the Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 1308 Ironwood, Oroville. Or by visiting the City’s website at www.oroville-wa.com and follow the Public Notice links.Written comments must be filed no later than 7/17/2013 to be part of the SEPA record of the decision. Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should noti- fy the undersigned responsible offi- cial at P.O. Box 2200, Oroville, WA 98844 at (509)560-3534 or cjohn- [email protected] this June 17, 2013Christian D. Johnson, Permit Admin- istratorThis notice is given pursuant to Sec- tion 17.100.050 OMC, appeals under SEPA shall be processed under Chapter 8.24 OMC and appeals of the final decision on this application may be filed by a party of record with standing in Okanogan County Super- ior Court within 21 days of issuance of the decision as provided by Chap- ter 36.70C RCW.Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on June 20, 2013.#490314
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTONIN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
OKANOGANIn re the Estate of: WALTER C. LEONARD, Deceased. NO. 13-4-00048-1NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe personal representative named below has been appointed as per- sonal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limita- tions, present the claim in the man- ner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the per- sonal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the ad- dress stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the pro- bate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not present-
ed within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NO- TICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: June 10, 2013DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: June 20, 2013 ELLEN K. VASQUEZPersonal Representative Anthony Castelda, WSBA #28937Attorney for Leonard EstateP.O. Box 1307Tonasket, WA 98855(509) 486-1175Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on June 20, 27, July 4, 2013#489053
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY
In Re the Estate of JAMES A. HOADLEY,
DeceasedProbate No. 13-4-00036-8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030)The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Per- sonal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limita- tions, present the claim in the man- ner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the per- sonal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the ad- dress stated below a copy of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal repre- sentative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publica- tion of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonpro- bate assets.Date of First Publication: June 20, 2013Personal Representative: Kathaline C. CoppleAttorney for Personal Representa- tive: W. Scott DeTroAddress for Mailing or Service: 700-A Okoma Drive, Omak, WA 98841Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause No: Okanogan County Su- perior Court Cause No. 13-4-00036-8CALLAWAY & DETRO PLLCW. Scott DeTro, WSBA #19601Attorney for EstatePublished in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on June 20, 27, July 4, 2013.#489657
Notice of Trustee’s SalePURSUANT TO THE REVISED
CODE OF WASHINGTONCHAPTER 61.24 RCW
Grantor: S618, LLC, a Washington limited liability companySuccessor Trustee: Christopher S. Crago, of the Law Offices of Paine Hamblen, LLPBeneficiary: Samuel R. Peace- makerAbbreviated Legal: Lot 17 Through 21 Blk 32 OrovilleFull Legal on: Page 2Assessor’s Parcel No.: 20-10-32-1700Prior Document Reference No.: 3164640TO: S618, LLC, a Washington lim- ited liability company (Borrower)5 S. Wenatchee Ave., Suite 222 Wenatchee, WA 98801Stephan A. (“Tony”) Larson (Guar- antor)1918 Highway 7Oroville, WA 98844Brian Larsonc/o bVisual, U.S.A.624 Central AvenueOroville, WA 98844“OCCUPANT”
S 618, LLC618 Central Ave.Oroville, WA 98844Randy Whrich (Registered Agent)5 S. Wenatchee Ave., Suite 222Wenatchee, WA 98801
I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee shall, on the 28th day of June, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., at 149 3rd N., in the City of Okanogan, State of Wash- ington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, in an amount payable at the time of such sale, the following-described real property, situated in the County of Okanogan, State of Washington, to- wit:Lots 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Block 32, Map of Oroville, as per plat thereof recorded in Book “A” of Plats, page 46, Okanogan County Records. Situate in the City of Oroville, County of Okanogan, State of Washington.(Assessor’s Tax Parcel No. 20-10-32-1700)which is subject to that certain Prom- issory Note (“Note) and Deed of Trust dated June 12, 2011, and re- corded on June 16, 2011, under Au- ditor’s File No. 3164640, records of Okanogan County, Washington, exe- cuted by S618, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, as Grantor, to Inland Professional Title, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Samuel R. Peacemaker, as Beneficiary.
II.No action commenced by the Benefi- ciary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligations in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust.
III.The defaults for which this foreclo- sure is made are as follows:Failure to pay when due the follow- ing amounts, which are now in ar- rears:DELINQUENT PAYMENTS:Nine (9) monthly payments of $965.02 each of principal and inter- est (July 2012 - March 2013) $8,685.18TOTAL: $8,685.18
IV.The principal sum owing on the obli- gation secured by the Deed of Trust is $98,489.55, together with interest and default interest accrued thereon as shown above, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note, Deed of Trust, or other instru- ment secured, and as are provided by statute.
V.The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made with- out warranty, express or implied, re- garding title, possession or encum- brances on the 28th day of June, 2013. The defaults referenced in Paragraph III must be cured by the 17th day of June, 2013 (11 days be- fore the sale date), to cause a dis- continuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the 17th day of June, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), the defaults, as set forth in Paragraph III, are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 17th day of June, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), and be- fore the sale by the Borrower, Gran- tor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encum- brance by paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advanc- es, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation under the Note and/or Deed of Trust, and cur- ing all other defaults.
VI.On January 23, 2013, a written No- tice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrow- er, Grantor and Guarantors at the following addresses:Name AddressS618, LLC 618 Central AvenueOroville, WA 98844
Stephan A. (“Tony”) Larson 1 9 1 8 Highway 7Oroville, WA 98844Randy Whrich (Registered Agent) 5 S. Wenatchee Ave., Ste. 222Wenatchee, W 98801Brian Larson 624 Central Ave- nuec/o bVisual, U.S.A. Oroville, WA 98844by first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above on the 25th day of January, 2013, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such posting.
VII.The Trustee whose name and ad- dress are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.
VIII.The effect of the sale will be to de- prive the Grantor, and all those who hold by, through or under the Gran- tor, of all their interest in the above- described property.
IX.Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s Sale.
X.NOTICE TO GUARANTORS
(1) The guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s Sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust; (2) the guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in or- der to avoid the Trustee’s Sale; (3) the guarantor will have no right to re- deem the property after the Trustee’s Sale; (4) subject to such longer peri- ods as are provided in the Washing- ton Deed of Trust Act, Chapter 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s Sale, or the last Trustee’s Sale under any Deed of Trust granted to secure the same debt; and (5) in any action for a deficiency, the guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Trustee’s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its li- ability for a deficiency to the differ- ence between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the Trustee’s Sale, plus interest and costs.
XI.NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR
TENANTSThe purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not ten- ants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW.DATED this 19th day of March, 2013.Christopher S. Crago, Successor Trustee717 West Sprague Avenue, Suite 1200Spokane, WA 99201-3505STATE OF WASHINGTON ss.County of Spokane I certify that I know or have satisfac- tory evidence that Christopher S. Crago is the person who appeared before me, and said person acknowl- edged that he signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the in- strument.Dated: March 19, 2013. Print Name: Christy Ann RisleyNotary Public in and for the State of Washington, residing at Spokane, WA My commission expires: March 18, 2017
Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette on May 30, June 20, 2013.#467177
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR LINCOLN COUNTYEstate ofROBERT E. RILEY,Deceased.NO. 13-4 00031-6PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS(RCW 11.40.030)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICEThe above Court has appointed me Personal Representative of Dece- dent’s estate.Any person having a claim against Decedent must present the claim:Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and In the man- ner provided in RCW 11.40.070:By filing with the foregoing Court the original of the signed Creditor’s Claim, and By serving upon or mail- ing by first class mail to me at the address provided below a copy of the signed Creditor’s Claim.The Creditor’s Claim must be pre- sented by the later to occur of:Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice to you as provided in RCW 11.40.020(3), or Four (4) months after the date of first publica- tion of this Notice.If the Creditor’s Claim is not present- ed within the foregoing time period, the claim will be forever barred ex- cept as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Dece- dent’s probate and non-probate as- sets.Date of First Publication of this No- tice: June 13, 2013Signed: Donna J. Riley, Personal RepresentativeAddress for Mailing of Service: c / o Joshua F. Grant, P.S.Attorney at Law P.O. Box 619 Wilbur, WA 99185Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on June 13, 20, 27, 2013#488123
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING
COUNTYIN PROBATE
Estate ofFRANCIS WILLIAM JOHNSON,Deceased.NO. 13-4-08869-7 SEAPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDI- TORSRCW 11.40.030The personal representative named below has been appointed as per- sonal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limita- tions, present the claim in the man- ner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the per- sonal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the ad- dress stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal repre- sentative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publica- tion of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonpro- bate assets.Date of First Publication: June 13, 2013Personal Representative: H e l e n Elizabeth JohnsonAttorney for Personal Representa- tive: Barbara C. SherlandWSBA #15032Address for Mailing or Service: Stoel Rives LLP600 University Street, Suite 3600Seattle, WA 98101-4109Court of Probate Proceedings Cause No.: King County Superior CourtCause No. 13-4-08869-7 SEA Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on June 13, 20, 27, 2013.#487684
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Truck Tie - Bob Kuchta 1964 Chevrolet El Camino and RDL
Tie - “Bacon” 1947 Chevrolet Thriftmaster Highlandia
UnRestored (30 yrs & older) Dan Withrow 1973 Plymouth Duster Paul’s Service & Thompson Bees
Off Road David Peterson 1934 Ford Hidden Treasures & Spectacle Lk. Resort
Semi – 1 Ton & Bigger Ed Hill 1949 White Aussie Antiques & Steve Smith
Rat Rod Mursick Welding 1947 Rat Rod truck Sonora Point & The Junction
Best Paint Rick Golleher 1932 Chev 5 Window Coupe Hickman Body Shop
Best Upholstery Deron Sempatili 2001 Pontiac Firebird Transam Bob Raymer’s Machine Works
Best Engine Rick Golleher 1932 Chev 5 window Coupe Allen’s Auto Parts
Best Of Show Rick Golleher 1932 Chev 5 window couple OK Chevrolet
The weather could not have been nicer for the 24th Annual North Country Car Club Cruise in and Car Show. There were 50 entries for the 17 classes of cars, trucks, bikes and tractors with a trophy given for first place in each class. Voting was done by the public in attendance through-out the day. Thank you all who entered the show as well as those who brought their vehicles to view. We cannot thank our sponsors enough who provide funds and donate items for the silent auction held at the show. Without their support, we could not provide this function.
-Patti Hill, North Country Car Club
NORTH COUNTRY CAR CLUB 24TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW
Better weather meant a better crowd for this year’s North Country Car Club car show on Saturday, June 15. Top, Larry and CoraLee Thompson’s 1961 Corvair won the
Classic (1960-79) class; middle left, Rick Golleher’s 1932 Chevrolet coup was an eyecatcher that also brought home trophies in four categories; middle right; Pontiac Firebirds
were a common site, including Bob Cunningham’s ‘69; above, crowds wander through the array of classic
cars, trucks and tractors; and below, Patti Hill’s 1946 Studebaker looks like it’s ready to head out on the job.
Photos by Brent Baker
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24TH ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY FLY-INThe weather could not have been better for the 24th Annual Father’s Day Fly-In, June 15-16, as clear weather all weekend allowed for plenty of planes coming in and out of the Tonasket Airport. The Saturday night steak dinner fed an all-time high of 234 mouths, while another sizable crowd showed up Sunday morning for breakfast and free plane rides for kids under 15. Left, the view north to Oroville and into Canada was spectacular in the Sunday morning sun; below, Dave Kester pilots the Spirit of Tonasket with passenters Krystal Carrel and her sons Finn (in her lap) and Maverick.
Photos by Brent Baker
Clockwise from middle left, planes took off with frequency, giving children free plane rides all Sunday morning; middle right, the excitement began for a lot of kids began before they even boarded the plane; above, G-T photog-rapher Brent Baker, his father-in-law Walt Leesch, and out-of-town visitor Royce Supernant prepare for takeoff on their own flight; and left, the Tonasket Comancheros Rodeo Club served eggs and pancakes for breakfast on Sunday morning.
TonaskeT Middle school 2012-13
honor roll
Top Honors (4.0)Sixth graders: Ellie Alberts, Tianna
Alley, Ethan Castrejon, Eric Owsley and Garrett Wilson.
Seventh graders: Nicole Juarez Zelaya.
Eighth Graders: None. Honor roll wiTH DisTincTion (3.50-3.99)Sixth graders: Julianna Bello
Moreno, Kaylee Boba-dilla, Dawson Bretz, Bautista Chavez, Abigail Duchow, Mitchell Fitzthum, Chris-topher Freese, Brianna Gutierrez Carbajal, Caeleb Hardesty, Evan Harris, Riley Haug, Elizabeth Hylton, Maya Johann, Madilynn Larson, Missy Martinez Zelaya, Shi-ann McCallum, Rene Ramirez Alvarez, Sarah Rhoads, James Rothrock, Axel Salas Ramirez, Joseph Schell, Levi Silver-thorn, Adam Steinshouer, Jor-dan Thrasher, Quincy Vassar, Megan West, Austin Wood.
Seventh graders: Darren Bowers, Jessie Burks, Cinthya Calde-ron, Madyson Clark, Made-liene Close, Elijah Harris, Meri Hirst, Hayley Larson, Sandra Magdaleno Espinoza, Maria Merida, Isaac Mills, Nicole Moritz, Bryan Nolan, Rodrigo Ornelas, Jesus Palomares,
Maria Polito Vazquez, Erin Quinlan, Kallysta Ray, Sergy Salas RamirezBrooklynn Ward, Ruby White, Samantha Whitney, Jacob Wilson.
Eighth graders: Brenden As-mussen, Alejandra Avilez Peralta, Beau Cork, Victor Flores, Vance Frazier Leslie, Tim Freese, Brianna Hollis-ter, Cheyan Kinkade, Jeffrey Luna, Ally Mershon, Benjamin Mills, Breann Nolan, Amanda Padilla Castro, Brenda Perez, Wyatt Pershing, Sadie Rojas, Teran Rollins, Lorena Sanchez, Lucas Scott, Bonnie Siegfried, Jewel Vanderwaal, Suzan Van Dyke, Jacob Villalva.
THS Honor Roll, page A6.
coMpiled by Zachery Van brunt
superior courtcriminalThe court found probable cause
to charge Mark Vincent Napoli, 44, Tonasket, with first-degree trafficking of stolen property.
The court found probable cause to charge David J. Donovan, 57, Tonasket, with second-degree possession of stolen property and one charge of felon in possession of a firearm.
Brianna M. Kelly, 26, Tonasket, pled guilty to endangerment with a controlled substance, possession of 40 grams or less of marijuana, and use of drug paraphernalia. She was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 87 days suspended and credit for 30 days served, and 12 months of community custody.
Billy Joe Rosenkilde, 34, Oroville, pleaded guilty to bail jump-ing. He was sentenced to 22 months in prison. At a bench trial, Rosenkilde was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance other than marijuana, use of drug paraphernalia, third-degree vehicle prowl-ing, third-degree theft and third-degree malicious mischief.
JuvenileA 14-year-old Omak boy pled guilty
to third-degree attempted theft. He was sentenced to six months community supervision and six days in jail with credit for six days served.
A 17-year-old Omak boy pled guilty to minor in possession. He was sentenced to three days in jail.
civil MattersLarson Construction of Tonasket was
ordered to pay $5,137.11 in unpaid workers’ compensa-tion taxes and fees.
Smith Brothers Enterprises, LLC, who does business as Subway in Tonasket, was ordered to pay $882.38 in unpaid workers’ compensation taxes and fees.
Jalisco Orchard of Tonasket was or-dered to pay $14,087.01 in unpaid workers’ compensa-tion taxes and fees.
dissoulutions of MarriageCarla Bernice Moore and Charles
Joseph Moore II.Deanna L. Snell and Johnn T. Snell,
Jr.Vena Ann Miller and Marvin Stuart
Melvin Miller.Nicole M. Botes and Johannes A.
Botes, her name changed to Nicole M. Stebbins.
911 calls and Jail BookingsMonday, June 10, 2013Possible squatter on Boundary Point
Rd. near Oroville.Verbal dispute on South Antwine
Ave. in Tonasket.Darrel Riley Ward, Jr., 26, booked for
two counts of first-degree child molestation.
Eli Paul VanBrunt, 28, booked and released for second-degree theft.
Gerrdo Daniel Ramirez, 19, booked for possession of a con-trolled substance under 40 grams.
John Wayne Carden, 41, booked
on State Patrol warrants for DUI and third-degree DWLS.
Samuel David Cuevas, 46, booked for fourth-degree assault (DV).
Tuesday, June 11, 2013Driving with license suspended on
Main Street in Oroville.Harassment on Second Ave. in
Okanogan. The reporting party’s daughter com-plained of harassment while waiting for the bus.
Driving with license suspended at Hwy. 7 and Nelson Rd. in Tonasket.
Theft on Grimm Rd. in Omak. A drill press was reported taken.
Driving with license suspended on Second Ave. in Okanogan.
Burglary on Salmon Creek Rd. in Omak. An RV on the prop-erty was reported burglar-ized.
Automobile theft on Appleway Rd. in Okanogan.
Theft on South Whitcomb Ave. in Tonasket. A wallet was reported missing.
William Luquin Xhurape, 23, booked on Superior Court warrants for failure to comply for possession of a stolen ve-hicle and jumping bail.
Gary Earl Schauer, 36, booked for failure to appear for fourth-degree assault (DV).
Christopher Brockmiller, no middle name listed, 32, booked for first-degree driving with license suspended.
Joseph Alex Martinez, 35, booked under a Department of Cor-rections detainer.
Stephen Dale Moses, 52, booked for felony harassment/threats to kill.
Tammy Viola Brewer, 51, booked for second-degree theft and second-degree vehicle prowl.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013Burglary on Edmonds Street in
Omak. Reporting party reported two juvenile suspects were breaking in to residence.
Non-injury accident on Havillah Rd. near Tonasket. Reporting party apparently stuck a calf on the road.
Theft on Boundary Point Rd. in Oroville. Food, gift cards, food stamps and coupons missing from location.
Theft on Cayuse Mountain Rd. near Tonasket. Multiple tools reported missing.
Missing person on Greenacres Rd. near Riverside. An 87-year-old woman wandered off on her own.
Theft on South First Ave. in Okano-gan. A mountain bike was reported missing.
Theft on Clarkson Mill Rd. in Tonas-ket. Fuel was reported miss-ing from two vehicles.
Non-injury wreck at South Ferry Street and Omak Ave. in Omak. Vehicle struck a parked utility trailer.
Hit-and-run wreck on West Bartlett Ave. in Omak. Vehicle was side-swiped.
Jesse Leonard Flores, 27, booked for first-degree assault, first-degree robbery and possession of a dangerous weapon.
Darcy Lee Quintasket, 43, booked on three Omak Police Depart-ment warrants: two for FTA for fourth-degree assault (DV); failure to appear for violating a protection order.
Thursday, June 13, 2013Loitering on Main Street in Oroville.Weapons offense on South Second
Ave. in Okanogan. A juvenile male was reported shooting a bow and arrow toward the roadway.
Wildfire reported near Hwy. 97 in Omak.
Non-injury wreck on Conconully Rd. in Okanogan. A vehicle went through a fence into a cemetery.
Two-vehicle collision on Riverside Drive in Omak. Injuries reported.
Tabitha Renee Dodson, 21, booked for failure to comply for operating a vehicle without an interlock device.
Destiny Delores Dill, 42, for a Department of Corrections detainer and a Spokane County warrant for FTA for DUI.
Troy Eugene Anhalt, 47, booked on three Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office warrants: failure to appear for both third-degree theft and pos-session of stolen property; and a material witness warrant.
Delores Nancy Love, 53, booked for second-degree traffick-ing stolen property and second-degree possession of stolen property.
Christopher Gould, no middle name listed, 29, booked for DUI.
Sean Alexander Iukes, 19, booked on a failure to comply warrant for possession of marijuana under 40 grams.
Friday, June 14, 2013Burglary on South Second Ave. in
Okanogan. Tool boxes and batteries reported missing.
Civil complaint on Eisen Lane near Oroville. A dispute between landlord and tenant.
Driving with license suspended on Loomis-Oroville Rd. outside of Tonasket. Subject was cited and released.
Illegal burning on the alley behind Third Ave. in Oroville.
Jacob Donald Smith, 22, booked on three Omak Police Depart-ment FTA warrants: third-degree DWLS, operating a vehicle without an interlock device, and driving under the influence.
Rodolfo Silva, no middle name listed, 38, booked for third-degree DWLS.
Craig Laurence Hook, 61, booked for fourth-degree assault (DV).
saturday, June 15, 2013Theft at Lost Lake Campground near
Tonasket.Domestic dispute on Havillah Rd.
near Tonasket.Custodial interference on Hart Rd.
near Oroville.Suspicious activity on Elm Street in
Oroville.Burglary on Chesaw Rd. near Oro-
ville. Several subjects were reported going through a house on sale with flash-lights.
Theft on Main Street in Oroville.Amy Tatshama, no middle name
given, 29, booked for third-degree malicious mischief.
Leonardo Lopez-Herrera, 27, booked on a State Patrol warrant for FTA for DUI.
George Mickey, no middle name given, 72, booked on four counts of felony firearm possession.
sunday, June 16, 2013Harassment on Hwy. 20 in Okano-
gan.Trespassing on Spring Coulee Rd. in
Okanogan.Welfare check on Matts Rd. near
Oroville.Threats on O’Neil Rd. near Oroville.Domestic dispute on Sylvester Rd.
in Tonasket. A dispute over a family member taking a vehicle.
Domestic dispute on Lake Rd. near Oroville. A male subject was reported attempting to assault a woman.
Jorge Sombrano-Matoro, 29, booked for physical control, NVOL without ID, and an
immigration detainer.Jorge L. Valdovinos-Martinez, 18,
booked for minor operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol and an immigration detainer.
Jermain Thomas, no middle name given, 32, booked for unlawful possession of a firearm and felony harass-ment.
key:dUi – Driving Under the InfluencedWls/r – Driving While License
Suspended/Revokedposc – Possession of a Controlled
SubstanceMip/c – Minor in Possession/Con-
sumptionTMVWop – Taking a Motor Vehicle
without Owner’s PermissiondV – Domestic ViolenceFTa – Failure to Appear (on a war-
rant)FTpF – Failure to Pay Finerp - Reporting Partyocso – Okanogan County Sheriff’s
OfficerUsBp – U.S. Border PatrolcBp – U.S. Customs and Border
Protectionice – Immigration and Customs
Enforcement
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Holy Rosary Parish1st & Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket
10:30 a.m. English Mass 1st Sunday of the MonthOther Sundays at 8:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass every other Sun.Rev. David Kuttner • 476-2110
Immanuel Lutheran Church1608 Havillah Rd., Tonasket • 509-485-3342
Sun. Worship 9 a.m. • Bible Study & Sun. School 10:15“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works,
so that no one can boast.” -Eph. 2:8-9“To every generation.” Celebrating 100 years 1905-2005
Crossroads Meeting Place Tonasket Foursquare Church415-A S. Whitcomb Ave. • Pastor George Conkle
Nondenominational • Everyone WelcomeEvery Sunday 10:30 a.m. to Noon
Pastor Duane Scheidemantle • 485-3826
TONASKET
MOLSON
Riverside Lighthouse - Assembly of God102 Tower Street
Sunday Bible Study 10:00amSunday Worship 11:00am & 6:30pm
Wednesday- family Night 6:30pmPastor Vern & Anita Weaver
Ph. 509-826-4082
Community Christian FellowshipMolson Grange, Molson
Sunday 10 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m.Wednesday 6:30pm, Bible Study
“For by grace are ye saved through faith...” Eph. 2:8-9“...lovest thou me...Feed my lambs...John 21:1-17
LOOMISLoomis Community Church
Main Street in Loomis9:45 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. Worship Service
Interim Visiting PastorsInformation: 509-223-3542
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