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Rodeo action returns to Stampede arena Stampede at a glance Thursday Aug. 12
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HE OMAK STAMPEDE Arena is freshly painted and awaiting fans and top cowboys and cowgirls for the 87th annual Omak Stampede, set for Aug. 12-15. The World-Famous Suicide Race, plus the Omak Stampede Indian Encampment, ride-in, grand parade, art shows and other Western fun accompany the rodeo. Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 1 p.m. Sunday in the Omak Stampede Arena, 421 E. Stampede Drive. Tickets are available from the Stampede ticket office next to the arena in East Side Park, online or by phone. Sales are up from the last rodeo, in 2019, and are continuing to sell at a steady clip for the 4,926-seat arena, says Office Manager Sarah Grooms. Prices vary, depending on the performance and section. Disabled-accessible seating is available. No distancing or masks are required, although people are welcome to mask up if they want, Grooms said. The Davis Shows Carnival and food concessionaires are under different COVID guidelines than the rodeo itself, so will follow rules set forth for their operation, she said. Fans can expect a full range of Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association events and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association barrel racing. PRCA events include tiedown roping, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc, bareback and bull riding. WPRA events are barrel racing and breakaway roping. A running of the World-Famous Suicide Race comes after each rodeo performance. The Okanogan River is low this year, so fans can expect a fast race, said Pete Palmer, president of the Suicide Race Owners and Jockeys Association. Suicide Race fans wearing booster buttons, available on the grounds and in local businesses, will be admitted
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Jacob Talley, Keatchie, La., slips from his horse during steer wrestling competition at the 2019 Omak Stampede. to special viewing areas on the hill and the dike in the park. Buttons are available in Omak from the Stampede office, 421 E. Stampede Drive; Tribal Trails, 29078 Highway 97; North 40 Outfitters, 1227 Koala Drive, and Gene’s Harvest Foods, 22 W. Apple Ave., and in Okanogan at Rawson’s Department Store, 212 S. Second Ave. A rodeo ticket stub from the performance preceding each race also grants admission to the dike area. Viewing also is available from many areas of the arena for rodeo ticket holders. Activities begin Wednesday, Aug. 11, with opening of the Davis Shows carnival at the west end of East Side Park, in which the rodeo arena also is located. The Omak Western and Native Art Show gets underway Thursday morning and continues through Sunday at the Omak Elks Club, 110 S. Ash St. Artists from throughout the Northwest will show and sell a variety of paintings, sculpture and other arts. The Omak Stampede Indian Encampment gets going Thursday. Competitions in dancing, drumming and stick games run Friday through Sunday. Preceding the Thursday night rodeo is the annual Wrangler Kids’ Night, starting at 4 p.m. in the arena. Youngsters can compete in a variety of games and a dress-up contest; prizes will be
given. Admission is free. Slack competition in timed events, if needed, will be at 9 a.m. Friday in the arena. Admission is free. Slack is offered when there are more contestants signed up for a timed event than can be run during the regular rodeo performances. The extra competitive time also allows contestants to make a showing at more than one rodeo per weekend. Friday is “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” night, with $1 from each rodeo ticket going to the campaign to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and detection. Stampede officials urge rodeo participants and fans to wear pink; special shirts will be available from The Company Store, Stampede’s official souvenir shop. The Company Store is near the ticket office on vendor row. Sunday is Patriot Day in support of U.S. troops, with red, white and blue clothing encouraged by Stampede officials. Veterans get in free with military ID. Fans will get special “swag bags.” Grooms said North 40 Outfitters is joining with the National Guard for special presentations. Each rodeo performance begins with the Parade of Flags, a drill involving horses and riders carrying flags sponsored by area businesses, clubs and agencies. Arena runs by royalty follow, with Stampede Queen Shelby White, Twisp, reigning over the event.
White and other rodeo royalty will have autograph sessions after each rodeo performance. Assisting the cowboys will be bullfighters Erick Schwindt and Logan Blasdell, and clown and barrelman J.J. Harrison, who grew up in Okanogan. The specialty act will be pony relay races. The announcer will be Steve Kenyon. Stock contractors are Big Bend, Ritzville, and Flying 5, Pomeroy. Concessions will operate all weekend on the grounds in both the rodeo area and the encampment. Vendors offer a variety of food and beverages, cowboy hats, clothing and other souvenirs. The food court and concession row are full this year, said Grooms. “That has not happened since forever,” she said. Offerings range from burgers and traditional fair food to pho, salads, specialty coffee, pizza, barbecue and gyros. Weekend events include: • Omak Western and Native Art Show, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday; reception at 2 p.m. Saturday. A silent auction goes all weekend. • Cowboys and Indians Art Show, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at RockWall Cellars, 110 Nichols Road, Omak. The show runs through Aug. 24. • Grand parade, 10 a.m. Saturday, downtown. • Christians-in-Action stage ministry, all weekend, Triangle Park between the rodeo arena and carnival. • Okanogan Valley Farmers Market in its customary location, Legion Park on North Second Avenue in Okanogan, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. • Post-rodeo dances Friday and Saturday nights, in the arena dance area. The Night Riders will perform. Fees are charged for parking on the grounds, with day and weekend passes available. Flaggers will be on hand to help direct traffic at the end of each rodeo performance. Separate parking fees apply in the encampment area.
All day All day 8 a.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 4 p.m. 5-11 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. After rodeo After race
Friday Aug. 13 All day All day 9 a.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1-6 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4 p.m.-midnight 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. After rodeo After race
Vendors East Side Park Encampment East Side Park, east end Kick-off Ride-in (Okanogan County Fairgrounds to Stampede Arena) Omak Western and Native Art Show (Omak Elks, 110 S. Ash St.) Silent auction ongoing through weekend Wrangler Kids Night Stampede Arena Davis Shows Carnival East Side Park, west end Christians in Action gospel stage (East Side Park, west of arena) Omak Stampede Stampede Arena World-Famous Suicide Race (Suicide Hill and Stampede arena) DJ music by Jason Brown Stampede Arena
Vendors East Side Park Encampment East Side Park, east end Slack for timed events Stampede Arena Omak Western and Native Art Show (Omak Elks, 110 S. Ash St.) Cowboys and Indians Art Show reception (RockWall Cellars, 110 Nichols Road) “Eagle Boy” showing (Mirage Theaters, 101 S. Main St.) Davis Shows Carnival East Side Park, west end Christians in Action gospel stage (East Side Park, west of arena) Encampment grand entry East Side Park, east end Omak Stampede Stampede Arena World-Famous Suicide Race Suicide Hill and Stampede Arena Western dance, featuring Night Riders (east end of arena)
Saturday Aug. 14 All day All day 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m.-midnight 1-6 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. After rodeo After race
Vendors East Side Park Encampment East Side Park, east end Omak Western and Native Art Show (Omak Elks, 110 S. Ash St.) Autographs and athletes (Jess Auto, 707 Okoma Drive) Stampede grand parade Downtown Davis Shows Carnival East Side Park, west end Cowboys and Indians Art Show reception (RockWall Cellars, 110 Nichols Road) “Eagle Boy” showing (Mirage Theaters, 101 S. Main St.) Encampment grand entry East Side Park, east end Omak Western and Native Art Show reception (Omak Elks, 110 S. Ash St.) Christians in Action gospel stage (East Side Park, west of arena) Encampment grand entry East Side Park, east end Omak Stampede Stampede Arena World-Famous Suicide Race Suicide Hill and Stampede Arena Western dance, featuring Night Riders (east end of arena)
Sunday Aug. 15 All day All day 8:30 a.m. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. After rodeo
Vendors East Side Park Encampment East Side Park, east end Western church service (East Side Park, west of arena) Omak Western and Native Art Show (Omak Elks, 110 S. Ash St.) Davis Shows Carnival East Side Park, west end Encampment grand entry East Side Park, east end Omak Stampede Stampede Arena World-Famous Suicide Race Suicide Hill with awards following race and Stampede Arena
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Fast World-Famous Suicide Race predicted So far, 18 horses have passed all three tests By DEE CAMP The Chronicle
OMAK — A fast Suicide Race is predicted this year, with Okanogan River water level low and allowing horses to get their footing sooner as they cross. At least 18 horses have qualified for the Aug. 12-15 Suicide Race, but the final field hadn’t been decided by this section’s deadline time Aug. 6. Horses and riders began practicing and going through veterinary checks July 31 and Aug. 1, with 18 horses fully qualified by the end of practice sessions Aug. 1. A total of 28 horses passed vet checks as of that date. Horses must pass three qualification tests — vet check, swimming and going down the hill — before being allowed to race. Entries were taken last weekend, with owners having until 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, to finalize paperwork and payments. Depending on the number of horses that qualified and entered, runoff races or a jackpot race were planned Sunday, Aug. 8, in East Side Park. A maximum of 20 horses will run in the Suicide Race after each performance of the Omak Stampede. The number of horses that qualify and have entry fees paid will determine Sunday’s schedule. Water in the Okanogan River “is really low but there are still a few deep spots that we see horses hitting,” said Pete Palmer, Suicide Race Owners and Jockeys Association president. “We are anticipating a really fast race this year.” This year also should bring some up-and-coming jockeys “who are not old enough to race yet but can practice – learn with their parents’ written consent,” she said. “We have had new and old jockeys and horses along with the veteran jockeys and horses.” Among the younger riders are Garret Mason, 16, son of Daryl Palmer and the late Hunter Mason, Inchelium, and Gabe Moses, son of Ralph Moses, who comes from generations of Suicide racers – both jockeys and owners – including the late Les Moses.
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Brandon Meise on Copenhaver leads going up the ramp in an Aug. 1 practice run with Garret Mason and Dirty Dan. Casey Nissen owns both horses. One longtime racer who has decided to call it quits is Mike Harry. Palmer said he told her that after 50-some years racing off the hill, riding with four generations of racers, he decided to retire. He’s often been the oldest rider and, in his words, the most dangerous rider, she said. “It was the hardest thing for me to do. I want to ride so bad, but my body says hell no, don’t need no more pain,” he said, adding that getting out of bed and walking can be a challenge. “Now I can get both knees replaced and my left shoulder. Done hard riding now,” he told Palmer. Among the first-time horses turning out for qualifications is Hoogie, owned by Martin Abrahamson and ridden by Scott Abrahamson, a world champion Indian relay racer and former King of the Hill on Eagle Boy. “This horse is just getting
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Louis Zacherle on Skitzo Lenny, owned by Lacy and PJ Pakootas, hits the water after charging down the Suicide Hill during practice Aug. 1.
used to the water and (is) doing well in the river,” said Palmer. Indian Doctor, owned by Larry Peasley and ridden b y returning jockey Jordan Pakootas, is another newcomer horse. “He, too, is just learning about the water,” Palmer said. A third new horse is Flap Jack, ridden and owned by Alex McCraigie, a younger rider who has raced before.
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Technique, history of stick game explained arms or keep their hands covered with a scarf or sleeves. HE HISTORY OF STICK The hider may or may not game, hand game or look at the pointer, but will have bone game, as it is called one striped bone in one hand in some regions, goes far back and one solid bone in the other. to the very first peoples. The hider then is ready. The tribes and/or bands of The pointer will then begin to people all have different stories try to guess the bone hiders. To on how the game came to the guess means the pointer will try people from Creator. Each verand determine where the solid sion is a beautiful story. bones sits with both hiders. Stick game is played different The pointer might guess only ways by different tribes, and one bone holder by holding is played differently by some off one hider. This means the tribes now than it was long ago, pointer will hold his hand up and the is played differently in in a stop sign toward a bone Omak now than it was 50 years holder to show the other side ago. that this bone holder is not Today the players seat themgoing to be guessed. selves on lawn chairs, forming If the pointer points only one two long lines. Years ago the bone holder he will point a finpeople sat on the ground with ger in the direction he believes two long poles placed in front of the solid bone is sitting with the the players. bone holder, either left or right. Today stick game is played If the pointer guesses both bone with 10 sticks and a kick stick. holders, he or she may guess Years ago they played with 21 down the middle. sticks and a kick stick. That means the pointer is A single game will last guessing that both bone holders upwards of five hours or as are holding the solid bone in quick as 30 minutes, depending the hand that is inside, closest on how well one side is hiding to the other bone holder. The and pointing. pointer also may guess outside, Tribal people today travel which means the pointer is and play stick game on weekguessing that both bone holders ends. Years ago the people travare holding the solid bone in eled and played for weeks. THE CHRONICLE the hand that is outside and There are many different The crowd gathers close during a stick game at the 1983 Omak Stampede Indian Encampment. farthest from the other bone games going on at once. Stick holder. game is played all weekend The guesser also may point long, all night and all day. There his finger to the left, which are no dinner breaks or closing means he or she guesses the times in stick game. You can bone holders are holding the play for 24 hours if you desire. solid bone to the left. The When playing open games at OMAK — A stick game tournament first place, $500 for second and $250 for fee. Main tournament entry fees and guesser also may guess with a the Omak Stampede this is what with $25,000 total payout is planned third. three-man tournament fees will be used point of the finger to the right. you will see: during the Omak Stampede Indian Saturday’s double elimination main as prize money. A pointer might also guess Open game means that it is Encampment. tournament offers a $20,000 payout for A kids’ tournament also is Sunday for with his/her thumb. Pointing not tournament play. Players The event gets underway Thursday, teams of two to five players. Registration is competitors age 16 and younger. No fee the thumb right means a guess will choose a sides and money Aug. 12, with memorial giveaways and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be charged. to the left and pointing the will be BET. honoring events. Entry fees will be charged. Payout is Payout is $1,200 for first, $500 for secthumb left means a guess to the Betting can be done a couple Friday brings game registration from $10,000 for first, $5,000 for second, $2,500 for ond and $300 for third. right. ways. If the pointers are taking 3-6 p.m. at the stick game area north of third, $1,500 for fourth and $1,000 for fifth. Organizers urge anyone who is sick Thumbs points are always books, then you can give your the dance arbor in East Side Park. Registration is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for to stay home. They say they will not be opposite of the way the thumb money to the pointer or desigA bone hog tournament, with entry fees Sunday’s three-man, single-elimination responsible if anyone contracts COVID-19 points. nee, who will write your name charged, is planned. Payout is $1,250 for tournament, which also carries an entry by attending the event. If the pointer misses both and the amount of your bet bone holders, two sticks are down to put in the pot. and the person who bets on the handing over the set of bones or correctly, then it’s a push. A who won kicks places the kick then thrown over from the The pot is money that will all kick hold his or her money to a stick to point. The pointer can push means that the pointers separate from the five live sticks pointer’s set of five in front of go together and names will be avoid picking up the wrong bet. give the point to anyone else will have to guess each other that he places on the ground him on the ground. called out, with the last name Another option for betting is and at any time desired. again. They will continue until either standing up or lying The goal of the game is on the book called first by the betting on the first five sticks. Both sides have matched. one guess correct and the other down in front of him. All 10 of take the opponent’s 10 or 11 side that wins the game. This generally is a bet placed on Matching means that both guesses incorrect. the sticks are alive as long as sticks, depending on who won You can also bet straight who will take the first five sticks. pointers have all bet money The pointers will alternate they are placed in front of each the kick. To obtain sticks, the across. This means that you You can also bet on point. matched with the other side. first guesses. When kick is pointer. pointer or whoever is chosen to hold up your money and some- This means that you are betThe money will be tied in a scarf determined, whichever side Until a pointer misses his point is not able to guess corone from the opposing team ting your pointer will correctly or piled in the middle. wins kick will start singing. guess and throws the live sticks rectly in which hand the bone will bet you. Your money and guess the bone holder or that Once the money is matched With the kick determined, the over to the other side, the sticks hiders have the solid bone. your opponent’s money are the pointer will miss your bone the pointers will take their set pointer who won kick will take are considered live. The other The side that ends up with put together and placed in the holder. out. A set consists of 10 sticks out all 20 of his sticks and the pointer who did not win kick all 10 or 11 sticks is the winner middle. At the start of the game the and one kick stick, either a kick stick. The pointer will show and is now going to guess first of the game. The team who Sometimes it is held by one pointer generally will sit in the larger stick, more heavily deco- the kick to the other pointer also placed five live sticks on wins the game usually pounds person until the end of the middle of the front line stick rated, or different in some fash- by holding it up for him to see the ground. All the live sticks its drums rapidly to signal the game to ensure it is not picked game. The front line is the first ion from the other 10 sticks. and showing him where he must be used before any other win. up by another at the end of the line of players in a game. There are two sets of bones. will place it. The other pointer sticks are thrown over. At Stampede, the Indian game, however the money usuThere is an open space Each set contains one striped usually nods, acknowledging he The pointer or his/her desencampment stick game comally is placed in the middle. between the two sides of playbone and one solid bone. Both sees the kick. ignee will now hand out the mittee hosts both adult and Clips, rocks or other objects ers. Only bets and sticks are pointers will place one of their The 20 sticks will be the same bones to two people. Each children’s tournaments. are used to ensure the money allowed in this space. Children set of bones in their hands and size, but 10 will be slightly difperson will get a solid and a Tournament winners get cash does not separate and to mark and adults are not allowed to they will show each other their ferent than the other 10. The striped bone to hide. Hiding and items such as jackets, blanthe bet. It is important that if walk, run or stand inside this set ensuring they are holding a pointer who won the kick will means that the person may put kets and sweatshirts. you place money down in the area. stripe and solid. walk over to the other side and it under a scarf, shirt or blanket, Registration fees are charged. middle that you stay at the The only time a person The pointer will now go for either hand to the other pointer or behind the back and then, Rules vary, depending on game until the end and watch stands or walks in the area is to kick. To go for the kick means 10 sticks or will hold out both when ready, will come out. the tournament. Players are your own money. pick up sticks or hand out the that the pointers are determin- sets and allow the other pointer The hider’s object is to keep provided with rules before the Other betting options include bones. ing which pointer’s set will be to pick which 10 sticks he or she the solid bone hidden from the tournament starts. betting on the kick stick. A perSitting next to the pointer and used and which side will sing wishes to use. pointer to gain sticks. When son can call out a bet on the sometimes behind the pointer first. The pointers will guess At this point it is custom that ready, the hider will bring his or BASED ON A STORY THAT kick or motion, their hand five will be the second pointer. The each other. both pointers shake hands. her hands to the front, and may FIRST APPEARED IN THE fingers down, and flicking of second pointer is the person to This means that each pointer The game begins. The pointer wave them around, cross their CHRONICLE IN 2006. the wrist forward and backward whom the point will be given if will try to guess in which hand means betting on the kick. Five the pointer misses. the other pointer has the solid fingers down and waving the The pointer can give the point bone. The pointers will point hand back and forth crossways to another person and will each other left or right, and means betting on the game. either identify this person to the will point each other until one When betting on the kick it is other side’s pointer by waving misses. easier if you hold your money a hand over his or her head, or If both pointers guess By STACY CORONADO
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Wrangler Kids’ Night planned Thursday OMAK — Wrangler Kids’ Night at the Omak Stampede will feature games, a dress-up contest and prizes for youngsters. The event is set for 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, in the Omak Stampede Arena in East Side Park. A variety of games is planned – usual offerings range from a boot race to money scramble and stick
horse races. Best-dressed cowboy and cowgirl contest winners in several age groups will get bicycles and helmets. Goodie bags are planned, and special guests include Queen Shelby White, clown JJ Harrison and others. Herriman Speedy Tank Service and Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club are providing prizes.
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Volunteers (from left) Diana and Ed Parker and Karmen Beeman work on a new display at the Stampede Museum last week.
Museum honors Stampede history OMAK — The Stampede Museum Association’s museum, opened in 2017, will be open during this year’s rodeo week. The museum is scheduled to be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9-15 at Omak Avenue and East Second Avenue near the Omak Visitor Information Center. Admission is free; donations are accepted. Diana Parker, one of the museum’s organizers, noted there are several new displays this year, including one on encampment dancers and the World-Famous Suicide Race. The museum also pays homage to rodeo pioneers such as the first Stampede queen, Bert (Robbins) Aveldson, world-champion bronc rider and staunch Stampede supporter Deb Copenhaver, rodeo clown Gene Curtis, and stock contractors Leo Moomaw and Tim Bernard. Parker said Copenhaver’s saddle is displayed on a stand he made at age 93 from wood
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Marnie Henrie fills a bag with kettle corn at the Okanogan Days street fair. She is among vendors planning to attend this year’s Stampede.
Plenty of new, returning vendors on tap this year
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World-champion bronc rider and staunch Stampede supporter Deb Copenhaver’s saddle is displayed on a stand he made at age 93 from wood from the old Stampede Arena. from the old Stampede Arena, which was razed when the new arena was built in 2009. The museum includes
displays about Stampede history, memorabilia, photographs and other items. It offers a view of Suicide Hill and the arena,
and a sculpture of rearing horses - a tribute to the spirit horse - by Omak artist Smoker Marchand.
Late-night dancing
OMAK – Everything from sno cones to coffee and plenty of comfort foods will be available at this year’s Omak Stampede. For those looking for dinner or a quick snack, this year’s food court includes Ali’s Shaved Ice, Uncle Buck’s Concessions, Smulligans, Mountain Catering, Ears R Us, The Hillside, Eastlake Produce, Smoke Hagen, Upper Crust Food, The 509, Mai’s Bamboo Deli, Inland Empire Concessions, Sparky’s Coffee, Taqueria Mazaltan and YC Oriental Food. There are plenty of merchant vendors and civic groups on tap, too.
They include Shriners, the Story Barn, Inland Helicopters, Boy Scout troops 24 and 70, Drawings by Tim, Omak Chamber of Commerce, The Company Store, Okanogan Ice, U.S. Navy, Dads M.O.V.E., Jess Auto, Branded Rags, Saber Wolf Hats, Moonshine Organics, Ali Tropical Sno, Moses Lake Ice N’ Snow, Southern Plain, Runa Arte, Sticker City, Deputy Dog Kernel Corn, Crystal Rose Hobby, Tina Kocan Embroidery, Brincoles Mechanical Bull, Culp for Congress, Northwest Retail, La Nortenita, Native Spirit Crafts, Victor Crafts, Lemonade Guy, Wasco Trade, Family Health Center, ME Design and Branded Rags.
Stampede ticket sales surge
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OMAK — Ticket sales for the Omak Stampede are way up, with a pace of around $3,000 worth of tickets sold per day online, said Office Manager Sarah Grooms. Seats remain available,
The Night Riders will perform for post-rodeo dances Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 13 and 14, at the east end of the Omak Stampede Arena. Band members are (from left) Gary Bowling, Tom McCoy, Artie Litscher, Brock Hires and Glen Lisenbey
though, for all performances Aug. 12-15. Tickets may be purchased at the Stampede office, 421 E. Stampede Drive; by calling 509826-1002, or online at www. omakstampede.com.
Davis Shows Northwest carnival opens Wednesday OMAK — The Davis Shows Northwest carnival will return to the Omak Stampede this year with a variety of rides, games and food. Davis Shows, a traveling amusement company, provides family-friendly fun at locations all across the Pacific Northwest. Davis Shows has a base crew
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A variety of artwork will be on display this weekend. This piece was created by David Craig in 2019.
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Caleb Knowlton and River Worship Team will return to the Christians In Action gospel stage Friday night.
Christians offer music, testimonies OMAK — An added attraction to the Omak Stampede is the 49th annual Christians In Action gospel stage between the food court and carnival. Presenting various music styles, denominational backgrounds and all ages of musicians, the stage gives rodeo visitors a free spot to relax and refresh. Beside music and testimonies, free ice water/ coffee and light refreshments will be available from the literature table full of free reading choices and Bibles. Stage presentations begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday with the girls’ chorus from Omak Community Presbyterian Church and the worship team (comprised of Caleb and Katie Gillham, Bill Erico and Thalia Tomarere). Mike and Kathleen Christensen and Carl and Brenda Behrent will follow at 7 p.m. Praise teams, ensembles, soloists and speakers from various area churches will also share testimonies in music throughout the weekend. Friday night features the praise team from Okanogan New Beginnings Church at 5:30 p.m., followed by Caleb Knowlton and River Worship Team,
Dia (Church of the Third Day) will host a Spanish-speaking service at 7 p.m. Saturday. Thursday The Western church ser4:30 p.m. Prayer vice runs from 8:30-9:45 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Girls’ choir from Omak Community Presbyterian Sunday and includes a free Church and worship team continental breakfast. Al Par7 p.m. Mike and Kathleen Christensen, Carl and Brenda Behrent, Omak sons of Diamond J Ministries, Chesaw, will be the speaker. Friday A free-will offering will be 4:30 p.m. Prayer 5:30 p.m. New beginnings worship team, Okanogan taken for Stampede outreach Chester Lafountaine and Joe Booth, Omak expenses. Caleb Knowlton and River Worship Band, Tonasket “Come as you are, the coffee’s on,” Christensen said. Saturday 4:30 p.m. Prayer Jeremy Behrent of B&B 5 p.m. Rev. Jon Hayse and New Life Church worship team, Sound will manage all sound Okanogan and stage needs. The schedule 6 p.m. Scott Milliron and Bull Moose Club Band, Seattle is open for others to partici7 p.m. Spanish service with Rev. Raul Martinez 8:30 p.m. Bryon Craig, Malott pate, organizers said. Interested performs can call ChrisSunday tensen at 509-422-4660. 8:30-9:45 a.m. Western church service with Al Parsons and Bull Moose Club Band Christians In Action was Noon Tina Schmidt and Kathleen Christensen, Omak started in 1974 by a few people from various Omak-OkanTonasket. Chester LaFountaine ogan churches attending the Omak Manfisher Ministries,” and Joe Booth will also take the Christians In Action PresiStampede with their guitars, stage during the evening. Bibles, coffee and homemade dent Kathleen Christensen Saturday brings the Rev. Jon said. “They’ve played at Camp cookies. The group was incorHayse and Okanogan New Life Berahah, Prisoners for Christ porated in 1977. The group also maintains the 1985-86 Church Worship Team at 5 outreach concerts, Celebrate p.m. At 6 p.m., the Seattle-area Recovery, and various church grass-roots construction of the Shellrock Sonshine country/Western Bull Moose services.” Club Band (Ron Haworth, Scott The group will also provide Cross between Omak and and Stephen Milliron) will the music for a Western church Okanogan. More information is at perform. service at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. “They were recently in the Rev. Raul Martinez of Tonas- okchristiansinaction on Facebook. area on the reservation and at ket-based Eglesia Del Tercer
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Hundreds expected for encampment OMAK — The annual Omak Stampede Indian Encampment opens Thursday, Aug. 12, and continues through Sunday, Aug. 25, with dancing, drumming and stick game competitions. The encampment is at the east end of East Side Park, with dancing and drumming in the dance arbor and stick games in an adjacent location.
The event generally draws 200-300 dancers of all ages from all over the Northwest. Many participants camp in tepees, along with tents, trailers and motorhomes. Arts, crafts and food vendors will open Wednesday and continue through Sunday. Stick games are ongoing throughout the weekend.
Thursday brings opening ceremonies. Grand entries are planned 7 p.m. Friday, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Drum roll calls precede the start of dancing. Eagle Spirit of Satus, Wash., is host drum. Prizes will be given in several age divisions in difference dance styles.
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OMAK — The Omak Stampede kickoff ride-in is set to leave the Okanogan County Fairgrounds at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, for a slow-paced tour through Okanogan and Omak. Equestrians and those with horses and wagons can just show up to participate. The route runs from the fairgrounds, 175 Rodeo Trail, south and then over the Okanogan River, through Okanogan and north on Second Avenue/ Elmway to Shellrock Point and then north on Okoma Drive to Fourth Avenue, Main Street and across the river to the Stampede grounds. Rest stops are planned along the way.
OMAK — The 40th Omak Western and Native Art Show returns this week, running Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 12-15, in conjunction with the Omak Stampede. The event, at the Omak Elks, 110 S. Ash St., will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The Elks building is air conditioned and has free parking, note organizers with the Okanogan County Artists Association. Admission is free. An artists’ reception with hors d’oeuvres runs from 2-5 p.m. Saturday. A silent auction runs throughout the weekend. Awards and prizes will be given for best of show, best Native art, heritage award, best Western art, 2022 poster and people’s choice. The poster-winning piece will be featured on next year’s show poster. This year’s poster, “Gatherin’ the Remnants,” is an oil by Don Nutt of Coulee City. He has won many awards for his work at shows around the region, organizers said. Sixteen artists from around the Northwest — including Canada if the border is open — will display their work in media from wood carving and metal work to oils, watercolor, pastels and multi-media paintings in traditional Western scenes, abstracts, contemporary Western and wildlife, plus Native American ledger art and fiber arts by the Okanogan Basketweavers Association. Members of the Okanogan County Artists Association will show their work in a large booth. Artists slated to attend are: • Ron Adamson, Libby, Mont. Best known for woodcarvings, especially of Native Americans; also does some work in bronze and oils. • Jack Babcock, Auburn. Does Western landscapes in oils and hand-painted Christmas ornaments.
Reminiscent of Bob Walton, a longtime booth holder who died in 2019. • Barbara Conner-Reed, Okanogan. Does mostly abstracts in acrylic. • David Craig, Eatonville. Concentrates on Native American heritage works, largely in watercolors, pen and ink, and prints. • LeElla Day, Granite Falls. Features wildlife, animals, old barns and landscapes. Works mostly in pen and ink, watercolor and acrylic. • Cheryl Grunlose, Nespelem. She is known for her “ledger” art, watercolor on old ledger paper, plus horses and Native American history. • Tom and Ginger Morrison, Spokane. The woodworkers make hand-turned wood products, from cribbage boards to bowls and trays. • Don Nutt, Coulee City. Nutt does oils, cowboys, Native American and Western landscapes. • Sherry Orchard, Walla Walla. Paints wildlife and landscapes on feathers. • Okanogan Basketweavers Association. Members make baskets, hats, coasters and other items. • Nelda Patison, Omak. Specializes in wildlife and landscapes in acrylic and watercolor. • Tina Reeve Tharp, Brewster. Concentrates on watercolor paintings of wildlife, flowers and landscapes. • Bruce Townsend-Cook, Tonasket. Does sculptures, tiedyed shirts, watercolors and more. • George Traicheff, Okanagan Falls, B.C. Plans to attend if the border opens. Does wildlife and other subjects, plus stone lithographs. • Okanogan County Artists Assocation. Booth will feature works by Cheri Bjur, Susette Chesier, Judith Elven, Lena Guttromson, Patty Helberg. Charlene Monger, Sarah Stone, Georgia Tongel, Linda Vance and Sandra Walters.
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Flames from the Whitmore Fire, on the Colville Indian Reservation, burn close to a yard in the Kartar.
Wildfires remain active By DEE CAMP The Chronicle
OKANOGAN — The Whitmore Fire, one of 15 fires burning in north central Washington, blew up over the weekend, forcing evacuations and burning several structures on the Colville Indian Reservation southeast of Okanogan. The fire began Aug. 3 from a fierce thunderstorm that blew across Okanogan County. (See related story, Page A3.) As of Monday afternoon, it had burned across 55,148 acres of land with 15 percent containment. A second fire, Hamilton, merged with the Whitmore Fire and the combined blaze burned from Columbia River Road south of Omak Lake eastward through the Kartar Valley and beyond, south to the Columbia River and northeast into heavy timber in the Kartar Creek and parallel drainages. It prompted Level 3 (get out now) evacuation notices from Okanogan County Emergency Management for the area south of Columbia River Road from Panama Canyon to Peniel Ranch and north of Columbia River Road from Panama Canyon to Omak-Kartar Road. Level 2 (be ready) alerts were sent
small aircraft dropped retardant and water to slow spread of the fire, which was fanned by erratic winds, according to Northwest Incident Management Team No. 12. “We were boxed in with the firefighters from all directions,” said Fawn Swan, who lives in the Kartar Valley. “Saturday was the worst day, as none of us could help each other as each one of us had a fire in our backyard. The wind blew from all four direction and the fires burned a complete 360 around us.” Some homes were lost, said residents and fire officials, but an exact number had not been confirmed by FAWN SWAN | Special to The Chronicle press time Monday afternoon. An aircraft drops retardant on State mobilization of fire resources the Whitmore Fire, burning on was authorized Aug. 6 by the Washthe Colville Indian Reservation. ington State Patrol Chief John Batiste at the request of Fire District No. 8 Chief Ed Townsend. for the area along both sides of HighIncident Commander Bobby Shinway 155 from the Colville agency in delar, during a Sunday afternoon Nespelem to the St. Mary’s Mission update, said the fire had an aggresturnoff outside Omak, and south of sive local attack, but the flames still the highway to the north end of Omak escaped. Lake and then eastward to the highway Whitmore is the national No. 1 priat the chain-up area. ority fire, he said. An evacuation shelter was set up at “We are getting resources,” he said. Paschal Sherman Indian School. Air tankers, scooper planes and See FIRES, page A5
Other investigation found the farm didn’t ensure adequate social distancing by allowing workers to use both top and bottom bunks in sleeping quarters, and that there were no barriBy DEE CAMP ers in the kitchen/cooking areas, said The Chronicle L&I. The company maintains that it BREWSTER — Gebbers Farms and implemented COVID-response protothe state Department of Labor and cols that it developed in consultation Industries have reached a settlement with an infectious disease specialist, worth more than $2 million over vio- and consulted with Okanogan County lations of state COVID-19 regulations Public Health early in the pandemic. regarding worker safety. Protocols were put in place in FebruThe state called the pact a “landary 2020, before the state issued safety mark” settlement, while the Brewregulations, the company said last ster-based fruit growing and packing year. company termed it a “successful Late last summer, the state Departsettlement.” ment of Health ordered Gebbers to Last year, the state fined the comhave all its workers tested. pany more than $2 million in work Under the settlement, Gebbers place safety and health fines, one of Farms agreed to: the largest actions in state history. • Make $1.4 million in capital But rather than pay the full fine to improvements to temporary worker the state, under terms of the mediahousing. Improvements will include tion agreement Gebbers Farms will new farmworker housing and sports spend more than $2 million improvfacilities, picnic tables and benches, ing housing, quality of life, safety and landscaping around housing areas, access to health care for its workers additional air conditioning units and and their families, according to L&I. signs to aid emergency responders in “Gebbers Farms has always cared locating facilities. deeply about the well-being and One of the company’s older, temposafety of its workers,” said Cass Gebrary worker camps, built in the 1970s, bers, CEO of Gebbers Farms. “Each will be demolished and rebuilt. year, Gebbers Farms makes improveA cell tower will be constructed so ments to its temporary housing workers can have reliable communifacilities to enhance the safety and cations with family, electrical services comfort of its workers. will be upgraded to support washing “This mediation agreement will machines and dryers, new mattresses result in even more improvements, will be purchased and electrical and it will benefit the community upgrades made, the state said. at large through the farm’s dona• Donate $513,000 to improve access tions to community charities and to health care for workers and their non-profits.” families. They money will go to area In 2020, two state inspections hospitals, health care centers, emerfound 24 violations of pandemic gency medical services, and day care regulations, 12 for unsafe sleeping and recreational centers serving the arrangements in temporary worker workers and their families. housing and 12 for unsafe worker • Spend $150,000 to hire a full-time transportation, said L&I. Gebbers was safety officer for three years. That fined $13,200 after the first inspection person would oversee and supervise and $2,038,200 after the second. worker safety and health, including Two workers - Juan Carlos Santiago training and supervising staff who Rincon of Mexico and Earl Edwards, develop, implement and enforce the 63, Jamaica, died - from COVID-19 company’s safety program. The safety while living and working on the farm. officer also would have authority to The state said the company was stop any activity deemed unsafe or in cited for six other violations, includviolation of safety and health rules, the ing not reporting a fatality. state said. “Real, on-the-ground improve• Pay a fine of $10,000. ments for farmworkers and their • Post the settlement agreement for families are a fitting way to honor the employees to view for 10 days. memories of the Gebbers workers After 10 days, the state Board of who died,” said L&I Director Joel Sacks. See GEBBERS, page A5
Tribe sues U.S. government over North Star, Tunk Block fire losses NESPELEM — The Colville Confederated Tribes are suing the United States government over losses from the 2015 North Star and Tunk Block fires. The suit was filed Aug. 4. Damages related to the fires, which burned across more than 240,000 acres of land on the reservation in 2015, are sought. The tribe alleges the United States failed to maintain adequate forest health through measures such as prescribed burning, which led to fires of unprecedented size and intensity. Both fires began in August 2015 and ultimately burned more than 590 square miles and 800,000,000 board feet of the tribe’s commercial timber over a two-month period. Lost timber represented approximately 20 percent of the commercial timber on the reservation and remains the largest
loss of board feet of timber of any fire event on any Indian reservation in recorded history, according to the tribe. Colville Business Council Chairman Andrew Joseph Jr. said that apart from the loss of timber, the fires caused long-term damage to cultural resources on the reservation. “Tribal members hunt, fish and gather food and medicine throughout the Colville reservation,” Joseph said. “In many areas the fires burned so hot that they sterilized the soil and created a moonscape. It will take decades for our resources to completely recover in those areas.” The United States owes a variety of fiduciary duties to the tribe under federal law. The lawsuit alleges the United States breached those duties, including duties to manage fuels adequately and maintain forest health on
the reservation. The tribe also alleges that the United States failed to provide adequate firefighting resources for the reservation by prioritizing off-reservation, non-trust property over the tribe’s trust forests. Joseph said deficiencies in the United States’ preparation for and response to the North Star and Tunk Block fires in 2015 have not been addressed and the Colville tribes remains gravely concerned about ongoing and future wildfires on the reservation. Two fires currently active on the Colville reservation – Chuweah Creek and Summit Trail - have destroyed multiple homes and burned across more than 60,000 acres. “We hope this lawsuit will result in the Department of the Interior finally living up to its trust responsibilities to BROCK HIRES | The Chronicle the Colville tribes,” Joseph said. Flames consume timber in the 2015 Tunk Block Fire.
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SUNDAY AUG. 15 The Omak Western and Native Art Show runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Omak Elks Club, 110 S. Ash St. Cowboys and Indians Art Show runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at RockWall Cellars, 110 Nichols Road, Omak. The show runs through Aug. 24. The Omak Stampede will be at 1 p.m. in the Stampede Arena, 421 E. Stampede Drive. Admission charged. The World-Famous Suicide Race will follow. Grand entry for the Omak Stampede Indian Encampment will be at 1 p.m. in the dance arbor at the east end of East Side Park.
The Raveling Toad Show will perform at 6 p.m. at Copper Mountain Vineyards, 33349 Highway 97, Oroville. RockWall Cellars, 110 Nichols Road, Omak, will host Jay and Scott’s Acoustic Classics at 7 p.m.
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Slack competition, if needed, at the Omak Stampede will be at 9 a.m. in the Stampede Arena, 421 E. Stampede Drive. Free admission. The Omak Western and Native Art Show runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Omak Elks Club, 110 S. Ash St. Cowboys and Indians Art Show runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at RockWall Cellars, 110 Nichols Road, Omak. The show runs through Aug. 24.
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TUESDAY AUG. 17 The Oroville float glides through the 2019 Omak Stampede grand parade. This year’s procession begins at 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown Omak. The Omak Stampede will be at 7 p.m. in the Stampede Arena, 421 E. Stampede Drive. Admission charged. The World-Famous Suicide Race will follow. Grand entry for the Omak Stampede Indian Encampment will be at 7 p.m. in the dance arbor at the east end of East Side Park.
SATURDAY AUG. 14 Methow Valley Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m. to noon at the Methow Valley Community Center, 201 E. Methow Valley Highway, Twisp.
Okanogan Valley Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Legion Park, Okanogan. Karen and Gil will perform from 9 a.m. to noon. The Omak Stampede grand parade will be at 10 a.m. in downtown Omak. The Omak Western and Native Art Show runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Omak Elks Club, 110 S. Ash St. Cowboys and Indians Art Show runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at RockWall Cellars, 110 Nichols Road, Omak. The show runs through Aug. 24. Grand entry for the Omak Stampede Indian Encampment will be at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the dance arbor at the east end of East Side
Randy Battle Bluz Band will perform at 6 p.m. at Copper Mountain Vineyards, 33349 Highway 97, Oroville.
THURSDAY AUG. 19 A Red Cross blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Brewster Seventh-day Adventist Church, 17 N.W. Hospital Way. Donation appointments: 800-RED CROSS (733-2767), Red Cross Blood Donor App, RedCrossBlood.org or enable the Blood Donor Skill on Alexa Echo. Karen and Gill will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Esther Bricques Winery, 42 Swanson Mill Road, Oroville.
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A Pfizer vaccine clinic is planned from noon to 2 p.m. in rooms 401 and 402 of the Wenatchee Valley College at Omak campus, 116 W. Ash St. The second dose will be administered from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 7. The college requires students to be fully vaccinated to attend in-person classes this fall.
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Pickup Ultimate Frisbee will be at 6 p.m. at the Winthrop ballfield.
Raveling Toad Show will perform at 5 p.m. at Smallwood Farms, 23090 Highway 20, Okanogan. Calendar of events policy: The Chronicle publishes free notices of non-commercial events open to the general public. Announcements should specify the place, time and date, whether admission or fees are charged, and the daytime name and phone number of a person who can supply more information. Only written items will be accepted. Announcements may be e-mailed to news@ omakchronicle.com; submitted online at www.omakchronicle.com; mailed to P.O. Box 553, Omak 98841; or dropped off at 618 Okoma Drive, Omak. The deadline is 1 p.m. Thursdays.
Park. An opening reception for “Cascadia: Flora and Fauna of the North Cascades” and Mark Easton in the community gallery will be from 5-7 p.m. at Confluence Gallery, 104 S. Glover St., Twisp. The show runs from Aug. 14 through Sept. 25. Randy Battle Bluz Band performs at 6 p.m. at the Dawg House, 134 S. Second Ave., Okanogan. Harvey Swanson and Sandy Vaughn will perform at 6:30 p.m. at The Local Granola, 1408 Main St., Oroville. The Omak Stampede will be at 7 p.m. in the Stampede Arena, 421 E.
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NEWS BRIEFS Property cleanup in the works OKANOGAN — City Building Official Bryan Forbus and Public Safety Director Jeremy Patrick are working with the owner of property at 2050 Elmway, the Flying B gas station and mini market, to clean up the property. Okanoan City Council members learned of the effort during their Aug. 3 meeting. Activity on the site doesn’t meet zoning, according to the city. The property is to be cleaned up. In other business, the council: • Heard Patrick report on fire hazard at the former Valley Care Center nursing home. • Authorized Mayor Jon Culp to sign grant applications to the state Transportation Improvement Board. • Accepted the 2021 backflow assembly contract with AWA Backflow for $1,839.08. • Learned the Okanogan Chamber of Commerce is not doing a back-to-school event because of a lack of volunteers. • Learned the chamber is planning a Harvest Fest event Oct. 2, with airplanes on display at the airport. • Learned N-95 masks are available at city hall. • Learned Legion Park has had issues with drugs and vandalism. The city is considering shutting down camping at the park.
Treatment plants honored for operations OLYMPIA — Several Okanogan County wastewater treatment plants received state awards for outstanding operation during 2020. Okanogan, Omak, Pateros, Tonasket and Twisp plants were honored with the Department of Ecology’s outstanding wastewater treatment plan award for full compliance with their water quality permits. “In 2020, wastewater treatment plant operators faced unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic,” said the department. “Facility staff kept the plants running 24 hours a day, seven days a week while also managing an influx of wipes, masks and gloves clogging up their systems and causing serious problems. “Despite these challenges, 40 percent of Washington’s treatment plants earned top-performing status in 2020.” Wastewater treatment plant operators have to deal with everything homes and businesses dump in or flush down the drain, regardless of whether the materials should be going down the drain in the first place, said state officials. The county plants were among 126 wastewater treatment plants across the state that earned the award. Ecology officials evaluated more than 300 treatment plants to determine how they were meeting state pollution limits, monitoring and reporting requirements, spill prevention planning, pretreatment and operation demands outlined in their permits.
Keller Ferry returns to crosslake service KELLER — The M/V Sanpoil is up and running again, after being in and out of service several times in the past month on its run across Lake Roosevelt. The Keller Ferry connects Highway 21 between Wilbur and Keller. The state Department of Transportation said the ferry went back in service the afternoon of Aug. 4. It had been shut down July 31 because of an engine problem that caused excessive violation. State officials said the problem was not related to a rudder issue that kept the ferry in dock from July 9-29. — The Chronicle
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Storm rips across Okanogan Valley By DEE CAMP The Chronicle
OKANOGAN — A fierce thunderstorm barreled across Okanogan and Ferry counties Tuesday evening, Aug. 3, bringing rain, wind, thunder and lightning and igniting several new fires. Despite the downpours, the rain did little to help firefighters battling wildfires. “Moisture from yesterdays rain will lead to muggy conditions early in the day,” said the U.S. Forest Service Wednesday about conditions on the Cedar Creek Fire burning west of Mazama and Winthrop “While portions of Winthrop and Twisp received significant rain, weather stations within the fire perimeter did not,” said the Forest Service of the Cub Creek 2 Fire north of Winthrop. “Max rainfall was 0.06 inch with some stations reporting zero precipitation,” said fire officials. “This rain event is not expected to have a significant impact on the Cub Creek 2 Fire.” The storm blew into the mid-valley area between 7 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, interrupting satellite television signals and knocking out electricity to some areas. Lightning strikes also touched off several fires. Crews from Fire District No. 3 (Okanogan, Malott and Omak) were called to the area of Highway 20 milepost 225 — Pleasant Valley west of Okanogan — for a blaze that took off up the hill in sage and grass. The state Department of Natural Resources initially didn’t have a crew available, but later arrived to take over from local crews. The fire was 100 percent lined and contained at 25 acres by 11:30 p.m., according to DNR records. Lightning-strike fires also were reported off Old Omak Lake Road south of the lake, Keystone area north of Riverside, Tunk Creek Road east of Riverside, Walker Creek off Bunch Road/Bonaparte Run Road in the Wauconda area, and Fox and Cayuse mountains. Fire district Nos. 7 and 4 responded in their respective areas. The Walker Creek Fire prompted a Level 2 (be ready) evacuation alert for Bunch Road from Okanogan County
Emergency Management. A Level 1 alert was issued for Bonaparte Run Road. Fire District No. 6 (Methow Valley) responded to a strike at Davis Lake off Upper Bear Creek Road and another near Lost River, Mazama. The U.S. Forest Service reported a 0.1-acre fire on Driveway Butte west of Lost River Resort. Smokejumpers were to tackle the fire Wednesday morning. Okanogan County Public Utility District crews also spent Tuesday evening and into Wednesday in the elements, as electricity was knocked out in several areas. A tree fell on a line in Pleasant Valley after 8 p.m. Tuesday, cutting power to that area and areas around Malott. A tree fell through a porch on South Third Street, Brewster, damaging it but sparing the house, according to Brewster Police reports. The sheriff’s office received reports of a tree down on a power pole on Twisp-Carlton Road, Twisp, several fires and a transformer and pole fire on South Van Duyn Avenue, Okanogan. In Omak, a tree limb fell onto West Bartlett Avenue, and a tree fell onto the southbound lane of North Ash Street at West Cherry
YAKIMA — The Washington apple crop is expected to be just shy of 125 million standard 40-pound boxes, according to the Washington State Tree Fruit Association’s forecast for the 2021 fresh apple crop. The forecast was released Aug. 6. If the numbers hold true, the crop would be 2.3 percent larger than last fall’s 122-million-box crop, but down 7.2 percent from the 2019 crop of 134.5 million boxes. “The 2021 Washington state apple crop looks to be similar in size to last year’s crop,” said Jon DeVaney, association president. “Growing seasons are never the same, and currently many WSTFA members are still evaluating the impact of this
summer’s adverse and variable weather conditions. “Members have made their best attempt to incorporate these factors, but with harvest just beginning and several months of unknown weather ahead, further reductions in the size of the forecasted crop are possible.” In spite of the challenges, growers anticipate meeting strong consumer demand with an ample and high-quality harvestm DeVaney said. “This crop reflects the continued growth of new varieties to delight all consumer tastes combined with the high standards of quality that domestic and international consumers have come to expect,” he said. For the third straight year,
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Lightning cracks across the sky Aug. 3 south of Tonasket.
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A pair of trees fell within a few feet of a home along Conconully Road. Avenue. Early the next morning, the utility reported working on restoring power to an area outside Okanogan near the Washington State Patrol building. A pole had to be replaced. As of about 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, power had been restored to most areas. Crews planned to continue making repairs later into the morning. Some areas of Okanogan County reported heavy rainfall and wind, while others had dry
lightning only. Gusts as high as 46 mph were reported at the Omak Municipal Airport just before 8 p.m. Tuesday, with sustained southwest wind at 22 mph. An hour early, winds were calm and from the north, according to the National Weather Service. The storm, which downed trees, moved into Ferry County after cutting a swath across Okanogan County. Electricity was knocked out county-wide in Ferry County.
That county’s public utility district is working on restoring service, said the Ferry County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday morning. A heat advisory is in place for much of eastern Washington and northern Idaho through 11 p.m. Wednesday. The weather service predicts “dangerously hot conditions” with afternoon temperatures in the high 90s to 105 degrees. Wildfire smoke could reduce temperatures somewhat.
Gala is expected to be the most numerous variety at 21 percent of the total crop. Red Delicious, for decades the leader, is projected at 16 percent, followed by Honeycrisp and Granny Smith at 14 percent each, and Fuji at 13 percent of total production. Cosmic Crisp, in its third year of production, is forecast to come in at 3 percent of the total crop, a 114 percent increase from the 2020-21 crop, and Cripps Pink
(Pink Lady) at 6 percent. Organic apple production is forecast to be 12.3 percent of the total, or 15.36 million boxes. The number is nearly unchanged from the 15.6 million boxes in the 2020 apple crop, the association said. Typically, not all organic production is ultimately packed and marketed as organic, said the association. The forecast is based on a
survey of association members, and represents a best estimate of the total volume of apples that will be packed and sold eventually on the fresh market (excluding product sent to processors). Apple harvest typically begins in August and continues into November, and as a result the forecast is subject to several months of variable weather which can affect the final harvest total, said the association.
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Stampede: Let ’er buck
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ESIDENTS, BUSINESSES and other organizations have been preparing for this weekend for the past two year. It’s time to visit Omak, and you’re invited to the greatest show on dirt. The Omak Stampede and World-Famous Suicide Race take center stage in Omak this weekend with top-notch bull riders, bronc busters, ropers and Suicide Racers. There’s also a ride-in, Christian music, a midway, an art show, parade, encampment and more. In short, there’s something going on in town for everyone. The festivities begin tonight with the annual kick-off party, and they end Sunday with the last heat of the 85th running of the World-Famous Suicide Race. In between, event-goers can catch some of the best rodeo action in the nation in the Stampede Arena. Okanogan Valley’s very own J.J. Harrison, the world-renowned rodeo clown, is scheduled to take up the slack between events. Rodeo not your thing? Well, there’s always the midway. Take a ride on the Ferris wheel, go upside down or spin out of control. Don’t forget to partake of the greasy cheeseburgers, curly fries, cotton candy and elephant ears — but you may want to do that after you hit the rides. Be sure to head on over to the Stampede Museum and take in the photos and exhibits from past rodeos. This year’s festivities will also include some great entertainment. The gospel stage west of the arena includes performances by And after the rodeo Friday and Saturday nights, adults can hit the beer garden to dance the night away to the tunes of the Night Riders. Downtown Omak will have plenty going on, too. Take in the Western and Native Art Show one or all for days. And be ready for the Saturday morning grand parade that meanders from Okoma Drive onto Main Street and through the downtown core. While downtown, it’s also a good idea to stop by some of our local merchants. You never know what kind of deals await. This is also a good time to throw some praises the way of Stampede officials, who work throughout the year to fix fences and mend other issues for a smooth event each year. The volunteers need our support and a pat on the back for a job well done. We should also mention that if you do enjoy yourself too much, please act responsibly. Hand your keys over and be sure to have a designated driver. Enjoy the Stampede and if you need information about the location or time of events, you can always find a copy of the Western Rendezvous publication on our website, omakchronicle.com. There is so much going on that we’re sure you’ll find just the right activities for you and your family. Enjoy the week’s festivities. Let ’er buck!
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On behalf of Three Rivers Hospital, I’d like to thank all our district’s residents who voted in support of the one-year levy renewal we requested on the Aug. 3 ballot. These much-needed funds will allow our hospital to continue providing 24/7 emergency services, staffed with board-certified physicians and excellent nurses. We are committed to continuing to strive for providing the ideal patient experience to all. Times have been tough for rural hospitals like ours, which makes your support all the more meaningful to us. Our community hospital has been here for you for over 72 years, and we look forward to serving you for many years to come. Mike Pruett, Three Rivers Hospital board of commissioners chairman Winthrop
New laws jeopardize public safety
In last week’s Chronicle, Okanogan County Sheriff Tony Hawley expressed concerns about new police laws. I read House Bill 1310 and also have concerns as I learned officers are to be: “calling for additional resources such as a crisis intervention team or mental health professional;” calling for “back-up officers;”“taking as much time as necessary;”and “leaving the area if there is no threat of imminent harm and no crime has been committed!” It is crucial that our legislators write laws for the good of the whole. In the case of HB1310, legislators must consider the needs and resources of rural, not just urban, communities, especially in terms of readily available resources to manage mental health and physical crisis. I think legislators should also
consider the risks of decriminalizing possession of controlled substances. Facilitating indiscriminate use of substances that impair mental and physical health will increase need for crisis intervention and/or emergency care. Restricting presence of law enforcement in crisis situations would jeopardize safety. As a civilian and military nurse providing care in mental or physical crisis scenarios, I valued the team approach that included law enforcement or security personnel as appropriate. We were better able to achieve a safe environment for the best patient outcomes Vicki Lewis, RN MSN Tonasket Letters to the editor policy: The Chronicle encourages readers to write letters to the editor for a free and wide-ranging discussion of public issues. If possible, every letter is published, although publication does not imply agreement nor endorsement by The Chronicle. Letters may be mailed to The Editor,
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BRIEFS Fires restrictions extended SPOKANE — Fire restrictions are being extended on public lands administered by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management Spokane District and the Bureau of Reclamation in eastern Washington. The temporary ban was renewed Aug. 7 in Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima counties. The restrictions are expected to be in effect until fire conditions change, said the BLM. The agency encourages target shooters to visit local private and public target range facilities. In addition to prohibiting all campfires and target shooting, restrictions on the use of off-road vehicles in certain locations and smoking also are prohibited on public lands administered by the two agencies in eastern Washington. The complete modified fire restriction order can be found online at https://www.blm. gov/orwafire.
Summer reading program wraps WENATCHEE — The last month of NCW Libraries’ summer reading program is underway and there’s still time for folks to get in the running for prizes. The program is one of several virtual and in-person programs offered by the library system. All libraries offer gift cards from local businesses as drawing prizes in the summer program. Book sets and other prizes will be given in the online reading program. Information about library programs is at ncwlibraries. org. — The Chronicle
GEBBERS from page A1 Industrial and Insurance Appeals will issue an order and the agreement takes effect, said L&I. “Although we are pleased this issue is resolved, we have not forgotten the thousands who lost loved ones during this pandemic,” said Cass Gebbers. “Sadly, in 2020, Gebbers Farms also lost longtime team members and familiar faces to our family. “These men, their families, and all Gebbers employees are part of the reason why we are gratified that the agreement includes our continued investment in our workers and our local communities.” A year ago, the high COVID19 incidence rate in Okanogan County and, particularly, Brewster - including the deaths of two Gebbers Farms employees - prompted Gov. Jay Inslee to visit town Aug. 13, 2020. Inslee met with county health officials, mayors, state 12th District Reps. Keith Goehner and Mike Steele, then-Colville Business Council Chairman Rodney Cawston, farmworker advocates and agricultural leaders, including Cass Gebbers. Of 924 total positive cases in Okanogan County through Aug. 16, 2020, Brewster accounted for 541 of them, or about 58.55 percent. Among the county’s nine COVID-19 deaths, six were from Brewster, according to Okanogan County Public Health figures. As of Aug. 6, 2021, Okanogan County has had 2,918 positive cases. Brewster accounted for 773 of them, including eight of the county’s 37 deaths. Within the Brewster ZIP code, 4,481 of 5,213 people have been fully vaccinated against the virus – at 85.95 percent the highest percentage in the county. Gebbers Farms employs about 4,500 people, some 2,500 of whom are H-2A guest workers from other countries.
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College requires students be vaccinated WENATCHEE — Students who enroll in Wenatchee Valley College in-person classes this fall will need to be fully vaccinated before classes start Monday, Sept. 27. The college recently decided students at both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses must document their vaccination status by then by using the free online documentation tool, which will be available beginning Aug. 16. Waivers are available for medical, religious or philosophical reasons. The decision was made in light of the governor’s higher education proclamation last month, and in response to new information surrounding the COVID-19 Delta variant, said the college. WVC President Jim
Richardson announced the decision in an email to students Aug. 5. “We don’t make these decisions lightly,” Richardson wrote. “Throughout the entire pandemic, our goal has always been to put the safety and health of our students and employees first.” Students and employees can receive a vaccine for free at one of multiple on-campus vaccine clinics this month and next. Both WVC campuses will reopen fully in September before the start of fall quarter, with all on-campus services and programs resuming normal business hours. Online resources will be available at wvc.edu/Online. Masks are required for everyone on WVC campuses. WVC is joining with the Chelan-Douglas Health District for
walk-in vaccination clinics in Wenatchee and Omak for students, employees and the public: • Wenatchee Pfizer vaccine clinic — First dose noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 18, second dose noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 8. Both clinics will be at the student recreation center off Fifth Street. • Wenatchee Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinic — Noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 9. A single dose is needed to be considered fully vaccinated. The clinic will be at the student recreation center off Fifth Street. • Omak Pfizer vaccine clinic — First dose noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 16, second dose noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 7. Both clinics will be in rooms 401 and 402 of the Omak campus, 116 W. Ash St.
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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run OKANOGAN — A local woman died after she was struck by a vehicle on Elmway in a hit-and-run collision. Shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office responded a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision on Elmway. When deputies arrived, they found a deceased woman in the roadway, according to Sheriff Tony Hawley. She was identified as 36-year-old Charmayne Lazard. “Deputies contacted witnesses, who advised that Lazard had been seen sitting
in the northbound lane of travel prior to the collision,” Hawley said. “She was struck by a vehicle, which left the location northbound on Elmway. “In checking the area for any further witnesses, they located a residence with a security camera,” he said. “The suspect vehicle from the security footage appears to be a white or silver small passenger truck.” Hawley said the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the collision or the vehicle involved is asked to contact the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office at 509-422-7232.
Vehicle theft suspect flees deputies, drowns in river MALOTT — A foot chase between Okanogan County Sherriff’s Office deputies and a stolen vehicle suspect turned deadly when the suspect attempted to flee into the Okanogan River and drowned. Shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an owner, Jesus Dominguez-Martinez, 43, Brewster, who observed his stolen vehicle in an orchard in Malott. Dominguez-Martinez apparently approached the suspect, who displayed a
FIRES from page A1 “State mobilization helped with structure protection.” Local firefighters from Fire District No. 8, Malott, Okanogan, Omak and Riverside also were called late last week for structure protection. More firefighters, ground equipment and aircraft were ordered, Shindelar said. Ken McNamee, state Department of Natural Resources manager in Colville, said firefighters throughout the West are strapped for resources because there are so many fires. “Not one team has the resources they need,” he said. “We need to look at the values at risk. We’re doing the best we can.” Firefighters got a little reprieve Saturday when a cold front moved across the region, delivering some rain to the fire area. “It’s an extreme fire,” said Ike Cawston, fire management officer for the reservation. “Large fires usually come at the beginning of Stampede, but his year is different.” So far this season, there have been more than 40 fires on the reservation, he said. As of Monday afternoon, Coyote Creek Road and Columbia River Road were closed because of Nespelem Valley Electric Cooperative work on power lines. Other fires in the region: Cedar Creek The lightning-caused Cedar Creek Fire, west of Mazama and Winthrop, had burned across 52,859 acres of land as of Sunday evening and was 33 percent contained. Highway 20, which has been closed for several weeks because of the fire, reopened Monday, although some areas are one lane only with a pilot car. The state Department of Transportation urges motorists to be prepared for delays. Firefighters are mopping up the fire line from Thompson Ridge to Forest Road 4415, securing and improving line from Highway 20 to the rock slide at the base of Vasiliki Ridge, holding and securing line from Forest Road 45 to the Cabin Creek drainage, and mopping up and securing lines in other areas. Minimal fire activity is expected in the next few days, according to fire officials. Evacuation levels have been reduced in some areas, including the Pine Forest and eastern Wolf Creek south areas that
knife and then chased Dominguez-Martinez back to the vehicle in which he arrived. Dominguez-Martinez locked the door of the vehicle and fled from the suspect, according to Sheriff Tony Hawley. The suspect, Zidany Amado, 22, Bridgeport, allegedly began chasing Dominguez-Martinez in his stolen car. Amado then turned into a different orchard. Dominguez-Martinez notified authorities and waited for deputies to arrive. Sheriff Tony Hawley said K-9 Havoc began tracking the suspect. “Residents in the area
contacted sheriff’s office communications reporting a male running, wearing all black, no shoes and carrying a backpack,” Hawley said. “He was last seen floating down the river holding onto a log.” Deputies later found Amado and told him to stop running. “The male responded he would not give up and he continued along the river out of view,” Hawley said. “Following up on additional reports to communications, deputies responded to another area and observed (the suspect) walking on the east side of the river. “He then ran back toward
the river when they arrived,” Hawley said. “Several deputies and assisting law enforcement officers spoke with him, advising him to give up. He either ignored their requests or told them he would not give up.” Amado ran along the river side for a while before getting back into the water. “He returned to the river and began swimming toward the west side of the river,” Hawley said. “At about 6:54 p.m. Sgt. (Tait) Everett advised to contact Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office marine patrol to respond with a boat.” Hawley said at around 7:18
p.m. Amado was observed having trouble swimming in an area with a strong current. “He went under water and did not resurface,” Hawley said, adding multiple agencies were dispatched to assist. A Life Flight helicopter was in the area and flew that area of the river several times attempting to locate him, Hawley said. The search was called off because of darkness. The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office said the marine patrol returned to check the area on Saturday. Amado’s body was later recovered.
to work close to the fire’s edge in some areas. Heavy equipment aided in fire line and road construction. No structures had been lost as of Monday morning. Cub Creek 2 Local crews made the initial The Cub Creek 2 Fire, which attack, but the fire was turned began July 16, was 26 percent over Saturday to the Type 3 contained as of Monday and Northeast Washington Interhad burned across 62,368 acres agency Management Team. of land north of Winthrop. Several aircraft also assisted The blaze has burned into firefighters. the Falls Creek drainage and The Mack Mountain fire is as far north as Disaster Creek burning in steep, rugged terrain northwest of the Chewuch River with limited to no access. and eastward into the Boulder Level 1 evacuation alerts and Creek-Pebble Creek and Boulder road closures are in place. BoulCreek drainages. On the west it der Creek Road and Highway 395 has burned over Buck Mountain remained open as of Monday. and into the Deer Creek drainWalker Creek age and Sweetgrass Ridge. Firefighters are opening Walker Creek Fire, which interior roads and taking down began Aug. 3, had burned hazard trees, mopping up Forest across 238 acres of land and Road 51 from the Brevicomis was 10 percent contained by cabins to Lake Creek, and prepar- Monday. Nearby, the Spur ing Forest Road 39 in anticipation Fire was at 1,935 acres with no of easterly growth. Potential containment. control line locations are being Areas around Bonaparte scouted along roads and ridges in Lake, where both fires are the Bear, South Beaver and West located, remain under a Level 3 Fork Salmon creeks areas. evacuation notification. Officials say they expect the Rain on Sunday assisted fire to continue smoldering firefighters, but shifting winds at night, but fire activity is are expected to bring hot, dry expected to increase this week conditions and assist in drying as weather warms. Temperaout fuels, said fire officials with tures in the 100-degree range Northern Rockies Incident are anticipated by this weekend. Management Team No. 6. The fire area received some On Walker Creek, crews will rain over the weekend. continue building contingency All evacuation levels were lines and holding the line to dropped Aug. 8. the south. Air operations are expected to continue. Muckamuck On the Spur Fire, a helicopter A fairly new fire, Muckamuck, assisted Sunday with fire suphad burned about 989 acres as pression. On the northwest end, of Monday, Aug. 9. The lightcrews connected Forest Road ning-caused blaze began Aug. 4 100 down to the waterfront at after a thunderstorm the night the Boy Scout camp. before. Cause of the Walker Creek On Saturday, fire behavblaze is under investigation, ior moderated as firefighters according to Northeast Interworked to establish containagency Incident Management ment lines. Along the southTeam 1. ern flank, heavy equipment Chickadee Creek reopened bulldozer lines from the 2006 Tripod Fire. The blaze, 15 miles west of Along the northeastern flank, Tonasket, is burning in Douglas firefighters moved equipment fir, western larch, Engelmann along Forest Road 38. spruce and lodgepole pine. A Level 1 (be aware) The lightning-caused fire began notice was issued Friday for Aug. 4 and, by Monday, had Conconully. burned across 490 acres of land. It’s being managed by NorthBulldog Mountain/ ern Rockies Incident ManageMack Mountain ment Team No. 6. The two lightning-caused No control percentage estifires, which were reported Aug. mate had been announced as of 5, are burning in northeastern Monday. Ferry County. Nine Mile As of Monday, Bulldog Mountain had burned across The Nine Mile Fire, another 1,800 acres of land and Mack northeastern Ferry County Mountain was listed at 50 acres. blaze, started Aug. 4 after a Both were at zero percent con- thunderstorm hit the area the tainment, said fire officials. night before. Rain helped firefighters SunAs of Aug. 9, it had burned day, giving them an opportunity across 117 acres of land and was 20
percent contained. The fire is 4.5 miles south-southeast of Laurier. Level 1 evacuation notices were issued Aug. 8 for residents of Imperial Way and Sand Creek Road. Nine Mile Road is closed. Rain on Sunday helped firefighters, said the Northeast Washington Interagency Type 3 team in charge of the blaze. Firefighters planned to continue direct fire attack where appropriate. The five-acre Jenny Fire is west of the Nine Mile blaze. Mop-up was expected Monday.
Transportation. One lane of the highway was open, with a pilot car, on Monday.
went from Level 3 to Level 2. The fire began July 11. The Delancy Fire, north of Highway 20 and west of Mazama, continues to creep.
Summit Trail The blaze on the Colville Indian Reservation west of Inchelium has blackened about 28,250 acres of land and was 25 percent contained as of Monday, Aug. 9. A weekend cold front assisted firefighters, giving them the opportunity to build direct fire line in some places. Crews plan to extend and connect fire lines on the fire’s east side. Level 1 evacuation alerts remained in place from Lafleur south along Hall Creek Road to Hall Creek Flat, Seyler Valley Road south to Bridge Creek Road and Long Bridge Creek Road to Twin Lakes, including the Twin Lakes area. Upper Lime Creek The 265-acre blaze on the Colville reservation was zero percent contained as of Monday. It threatened about 25 homes and prompted Level 3 evacuations along Highway 21 between mileposts 117 and 123 near Keller. The highway was closed from late Saturday night until about 7:44 a.m. Sunday, according to the state Department of
Chuweah Creek The lightning-caused blaze on the Colville Indian Reservation northeast of Nespelem, was listed at 36,752 acres and was 97 percent contained as of Monday. Mop-up and patrol are ongoing. Firefighters don’t expect the fire to grow beyond its present boundaries, although conditions are expected to warm and dry this week. The blaze, which began July 12, burned 14 structures, including seven homes. Bear Creek The Bear Creek Fire erupted in the Chilliwack area of North Cascades National Park Complex just south of the U.S.-Canadian border and west of Ross Lake more than a week ago. The fire was last estimated at 150 acres, said the National Park Service in Sedro Woolley. Acreage is expected to increase as more accurate mapping information becomes available, said park officials. The fire is burning in the remote Stephen Mather Wilderness Area with extremely steep terrain, limited access and heavy, low-moisture fuel. Because of the location, weather and smoke constraints, firefighters have been unable to fight the fire directly. Crews are working to develop a strategy to confine and contain the blaze, said the park service. Park officials have closed portions of the Copper Ridge and Chilliwack trails. Copper Lake, Bear Creek and Indian Creek camps are closed.
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Omak plans to buy police truck OMAK — The city is buying a new pickup truck for the police department. Chief Dan Christensen said he wants to purchase a Ford Police Responder F-150 patrol vehicle through King County Directors Association purchasing. He said the vehicle would give the department a different ability to respond, a higher visibility and be able to accommodate larger-framed employees. A quote for the vehicle came in at $37,927, not including tax. Once a police package – lights, radio and so on – is installed, the price would be about $58,500. Delivery to Cowlitz County would be within 60 days. The truck is not in the 2021 budget. Council voted unanimously to buy the truck. Christensen said changes to police laws are driving a lot of his time. He said he and Brewster Police Chief Marcos Ruiz spoke recently to the Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club about the effects of
law enforcement legislation, including House Bill 1310 regarding permissible uses of force by law enforcement. He said he will bring a revised policy package to council. Officers continue to be very busy with calls, with theft, homelessness and commercial burglary continuing to drive activity. A new officer could be hired soon. In other business, the council: • Learned Councilman Walt Womack was at his last meeting. He is resigning his council position. • Learned the 2022 budget process has started. • Learned a community party is planned from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 21 in Civic League Park. First responders will be honored at noon. Also planned are vendors, music and an Omak Kiwanis Club-hosted kids’ zone. The event replaces the block party that was scheduled for late June but was canceled.
Forest restoration, timber production are topics COLVILLE — Members of the Northeast Washington Forest Coalition met last week with U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers to discuss forest restoration and timber production. The meeting, at the Stevens County Ambulance Training Center, included Rodney Smoldon, Colville National Forest supervisor; Wes McCart, Stevens County commissioner; Kurtis Vaagen and Mike Petersen, president and vice president of the coalition, and Francis Cullooyah, Kalispel Tribe director of Culture. By working collaboratively for nearly 20 years, the coalition and national forest have increased budges, secured funding, expanded the scope and implemented more than 40 forest restoration projects, said the coalition. The forest is a national leader in timber volume production, the coalition said. In 2020, a record 122.726 million board feet were harvested, the most in the country. “This accomplishment not only secures local economic viability but also improves ecological forest restoration and increases landscape resiliency on thousands of acres, but the work doesn’t stop there,” the coalition said last week. “Since we’ve been successful in increasing the restoration acreage and projects on the forest, it’s time we expand our focus to enhance recreation, permanently protect wild lands and acknowledge tribal cultural heritage,” said Vaagen, who’s also vice president of Vaagen Brothers Lumber. “For this, we need to pass legislation, and appreciate Rep. McMorris
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Rodgers for being here.” Bobby Whittaker, coalition board member and recreation liaison, said the area’s population is growing and recreation demand is on the rise. “To meet the recreation needs, (the coalition) has advocated that the backlog of retained receipt dollars generated by timber sales be used on recreation trails. As a result, these resources have been put to work on motorized and non-motorized trails alike.” The coalition plans to release a strategic vision soon. It will include a broad outline and vision for the forest, some of which will require legislation to implement. “We are expanding our efforts to be more balanced on the Colville National Forest and our strategic vision will demonstrate this,” said Petersen. “In order to implement some of the vision, legislation will be needed to secure areas for recreation, permanently protect wild lands and honor the cultural heritage of native peoples in our region.” “We need collaboration, we need to work together to make our area cleaner, to make our area stronger,” said Cullooyah. “We have future generations that are coming and we need to respect them. It is important that our animal life, our fish, birds and everything has a future. “Every day we are losing something and people in this room need to step up,” he said. “Let’s smile, shake hands and take care of one another, because that’s what it’s all about.”
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OBITUARIES (PAID NOTICES) Waldo Belles
John Ivan Gillespie. She didn’t really like him at first as she thought he was a smart-aleck. However, she started going out with him. In May 1944, they eloped to Lewiston. They started their family life living in a small furnished cabin at Keystone Orchards in Riverside. When apple harvest was over, they moved back to Synarep. A few months later, when she became pregnant with daughter Kathie, they rented a house in Riverside. By the time Kathie was born they had purchased the old railroad station for $500. In 1953, they moved the building across the road to a ½ acre plot they had purchased from Lee Frank and converted it to a 3-bedroom house. By then they had 2 more daughters, Carol and Jeanette. On May 15, 1963, they purchased an apple orchard south of Okanogan which she operated while John managed Regal in Tonasket. Around 2008, she moved to Apple Springs. In 2012, she returned to live on the orchard property until Sept. 2018 when she returned to Apple Springs. She lived there until her death on July 8, 2021. Granddaughter, Yvonne (Richard) White held her hand as she went to meet the Lord. She was active with the Riverside and Okanogan Granges, Methodist Church Board, the Okanogan Museum, Campfire Leader and Okanogan Artist Association. Because she had an uncommon blood type, she was often called upon when blood was needed and always donated blood. She was preceded in death by John on Feb 10, 2003, and granddaughter Lorrie Poechmann-Gigler (James) on July 6,2019. She is survived by daughters Kathie (Ed) Poechmann Jr. Okanogan, Carol (Darald) Mettler, East Wenatchee, Jeanette (Hal - deceased) Gum, Albany, OR., 6 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 6 great great-grandchildren. She considered nephew Michael Gillespie (Kirk), San Francisco, the son she never had. A memorial service will be held on July 29th at 3 P.M. at Smallwood’s. If planning to attend, please contact Yvonne White at 509-322-3764. She will be laid to rest in the Okanogan Cemetery next to John. She will be laid to rest in the Okanogan Cemetery.
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Annetta Marie (Soyster) Truitt, age 58, was born June 20th, 1962, in Hillsboro, Oregon. She passed away on June 11, 2021. Waldo Belles was born in Omak to Ray and Pearl Cross Belles Nicknamed “Netta” by her family and “Smiling July 1, 1934. Annie” by school friends in her early years. Annetta He excelled in electronics and started a recordattended schools in Portland Oregon. She earned ing studio in Omak and eventually Waldo’s TV her ADN, RN Nursing degree at Walla Walla Comand VCR Repair. munity College in 1992. He was married to Doris Pfizer, and later Annetta worked in various settings and wore divorced. In a relationship with Cheryl Holcomb. many hats as a Registered Nurse in the North He is survived by his daughter Lynn Belles of Central and Eastern Washington regions. Most of Brooklyn NY. He is proceeded in death by his Netta’s time was spent working in the Emergency parents, brother, Clay Worth, and sister, Sara Jo Room, but also held positions as a Surgical Nurse, Patient Care Staff Betrozoff. Nurse, Charge Nurse, and she was representative for the local union in her hospital. As an Emergency Room Nurse working in a small rural hospital, Clyde ‘Joe’ Joseph Mineard the day could be exciting and challenging as she once caught a baby 1945-2021 that just couldn’t wait to be born! Netta earned several certifications Clyde Joseph (Joe) Mineard passed away at in her profession, supporting skills in trauma and advanced life suphome surrounded by family July 28, 2021. He port. In addition, Netta was awarded the Daisy Award for outstandwas born Dec. 1, 1945, to Clyde and Ruth Mining and compassionate care to patients and families. eard in Mansfield, Wash. He was the youngest of Annetta was a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She nine children. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m., is the daughter of Carol M. Akers and the eldest of 5 siblings. Netta Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 at Precht-Harrison-Nearwas married to Doug Truitt, for 24 years. She has three children: Jonents Chapel, 2547 Elmway, Okanogan, WA. athan, Melissa, and Tyson. She also has two stepchildren: Candice and Eric, along with son-in-law TJ and daughter-in-law Danisue. Netta had many nieces, nephews, and a total of 8 grandchildren. Rodney E. Dodge Annetta’s life was all about her family. She often created family 1934-2021 time together with BBQs, camping trips, boating, and Stampede. Her Rodney E. Dodge, born at home in Lostwood, N.D. in 1934 children and grandchildren meant the world to her, and she took and passed away at home in King City, Ore. on the morning of every opportunity to speak of them. She loved sharing sweet stories July 29, 2021. that made her smile. Rodney, the youngest of eight children born Annetta had tenacity and perseverance, it’s important to mention to Bergetta and Ray Dodge, first moved to that about her because she didn’t know the words “I can’t”. She was Omak at the age of nine. He played basketan accomplished and courageous person who loved God, who was ball for the junior high and quarter-backed also savvy and ambitious in many ways. Her true grit emerged as the Omak Pioneers for three of his four years she would take on projects such as carpentry, masonry, and even of high-school. He graduated from Eastern mechanics as she tore her engine out of her car, fixed the problem, State College in May of 1955 with a degree in Vonna Joy Schwilke and put it all back again. Even so, Annetta was a beautiful woman economics. He started working right away as 1941-2021 who loved to have her hair and nails done. a C.P.A. Vonna Joy Schwilke, 80, was born April 18, Annetta was a person with a big, beautiful heart and a wonderful Eventually he worked as a comptroller for Louisiana Pacific 1941, to Harold Earl Schwilke and Lois Leotia soul. The beauty of her heart shined brightest not only when Netta and Columbia Plywood. Stebbins Schwilke in Omak, Wash. She went to be found her worth, but she was known to help others who needed He married Donna Apple in December of 1952. They stayed with her Lord and Savior Aug. 1, 2021. encouragement, support, and mentoring. Annetta was able to instill married for 68 years! Vonna Joy was the eldest of 5 children. She had self-worth, value, and love in others as well. She was a friend to Rod loved to hunt, fish, and collect contemporary western two brothers, Fred Schwilke and David Schwilke; everyone. art. He and Donna retired to the snowbird life in 1996. They and two sisters, Linda Ruth Vance and Verna Lee Also, Netta had a great sense of humor. She loved to tell a joke, be traveled between Yuma, Ariz. in the winter and Omak in the Schwilke. silly, and she was a lot of fun to talk with. Annette would look to have summers. They always found a church home, including Omak She lived her entire childhood in Omak, fun and find joy in things. She was the life of the party. She loved Presbyterian. attending the schools there and graduating from Omak High music and often shared the songs she loved so much with family and Rod is survived by his wife Donna, his daughters Karen Mag- School in 1960. Vonna had many friends and cousins during her friends. She adored her dogs, cats, collecting antiques, spending time nuson, Rhonda Egging (Kent), Luanne White (Brian), his son high school year and was well thought of. She enjoyed school on the water, boating, the beach, flowers, and house plants. She will Paul Dodge (Rosie), his ten grandsons, one granddaughter, functions, clubs, and football games for the Pioneers. She attended be profoundly missed. two great grandsons, six great granddaughters, brother-in-law the Omak Assembly of God church. A Potluck celebration of life will be held at the Elks lodge 110 Ash Albert Apple (June), sister-in-law Meryline Williams, and many Vonna married Richard R. Shatto in Omak in 1961, and they had St S, Omak, WA 98841 on September4th 2021, 1pm to 3:30. Last nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved. five children - Pamela Rene’ Monnin, Cindie Lou Shatto, Joyce names A-J please bring a main dish. K-Z please bring a side or desPeace on his memory. Michelle Rogers, Richard Shawn Shatto and Travis Gene Shatto. sert. For questions please email: 4k4peace@gmail.com Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, West Hills She was a homemaker and spent free time painting and taking Covenant Church 5815 S.W. Gilcrest Court, Portland, Ore. painting classes. She entered her paintings in the local art shows, Prechtokanogan at the Art in the Park, and the Omak Stampede. She belonged to the Okanogan Valley Art Club for many years. She enjoyed worHarrison county Beatrice Ruby Gillespie shipping God through her singing and painting. Vonna and RichNearents Chapel crematory 1928-2021 ard were divorced in 2001. “Over 70 years of caring, Beatrice Ruby Gillespie was born in Lewiston, Idaho, July Vonna Joy is preceded in death by her father and mother, her “Local, affordable 17, 1928, to Delmont Hepburn and May Grove two brothers, several grandchildren, and great grandchildren. professional funeral service.” crematory service.” Hepburn. In 1943, her father decided to move She is survived by her two sisters, her 5 children, 23 grandchil2547 Elmway the family to a farm in a place called Tunk Valdren and 8 great grandchildren. Okanogan, WA 98840 509-422-2353 ley or Synarep, Wash. 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Often, they attended dances Omak, Washington on August 27, 2021 at 5 pm with Pastor Tim Saturday, August 21st at Tunk Grange. It was there that she met her future husband, Watkins officiating. 1934-2021
A Celebration of Life will be held for Diane Doust at the Elks in Omak, Sunday, Aug 22nd at 2:00 We invite her friends, family and loved ones to join together in her memory.
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Saturday is locals night in bull riding Top competitors sign up for Omak Stampede By DEE CAMP The Chronicle
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Matt Safransky is named king of the pool during the 15th annual Brewster King Salmon Derby.
Safransky reels in top salmon derby honors BREWSTER — Matt Safransky was named king of the pool after reeling in an 18.85-pound chinook salmon during the 15th annual Brewster King Salmon Derby Aug 6-8. Other top finishers, including weights, are Wes Gano, 18.78; Steve Maloy, 18.58; Alex Davis, 18.25; Karl Ostrom, 17.74; Shae Oien, 17.61; Elmer Greene, 17.58; Sean Fawcett, 17.50; Thor Ostrom, 17.30; Laura Fawcett, 17.15; Brent Norton, 17; Zack Greve, 16.70; Daniel Philabaum, 16.53; Mindy Webster, 16.38; Bob Purdy, 15.56; Drew Dunlap, 15.25; Shirley Philabaum, 15.01; Cherrie Miller, 14.92; Ryan Oien, 14.65; Jacob Hanbold, 14.48; Joel Grafe, 14.29; Josh Matson, 14.23; and Dale Oien, 13.77.
Nuehring, Laurie get pinochle round robin OKANOGAN — Debbie Nuehring and Ida Laurie had a round robin during pinochle play Aug. 3 at the Okanogan Eagles. High scores were posted by Dee Tarnowski, 7,780; Nuehring, 7,560; Peggy Myers, 7,540, and Tim Norman, 7,440. Partners with 300 pinochle were George Dunckel and Bill Bruton, Yank Clark and Buck Workman (twice), Jane Gleason and Norman; Tarnowski and Norman; Tarnowski and Laurie, and Tarnowski and Nuehring.
Bass club plans two-lake tournament OROVILLE — Entries close Friday, Aug. 13, for the Okanogan Valley Bass Club’s members-only Lake Osoyoos and Palmer Lake Showdown Tournament. Launch locations Aug. 14 and 15 are Split Rock launch on Palmer Lake on Saturday and Deep Bay Park on Lake Osoyoos on Sunday. Blast-off is at 5:30 a.m., with weigh-in at 2 p.m. An entry fee will be charged.
Tribe hosts healthy heart walk OMAK — The Colville tribal diabetes prevention program will have a healthy heart walk Aug. 19 on the fitness trail in East Side Park. The walk starts at 11 a.m. at the Omak Visitor Information Center. Participants can sign in any time until 1 p.m. After walking a mile, each pre-registered participant will receive a healthy heart T-shirt, drink and healthy snack, say organizers. Registration information is available at www.colvilletribes.com.
OMAK — Saturday is shaping up as locals night in bull riding at the Omak Stampede, with four Okanogan County men scheduled to compete. Wyatt Covington, Fran Marchand and Austin Covington, all of Omak, and Tanner White, Kimzey Twisp, all have signed up to compete. The Omak Stampede, sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, runs Aug. 12-15 in the Stampede Arena, 421 E. Stampede Drive in East Side Park. Tickets remain available, although they are selling briskly, says Office
Manager Sarah Grooms. Shows start at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 1 p.m. Sunday. Slack is at 9 a.m. Friday for tiedown roping, barrel racing and steer wrestling. Contestants number 24 in bareback, 48 in bull riding, 75 in tie-down roping, 83 in barrel racing, 49 in saddle bronc, 49 in steer wrestling, 33 in team roping. A few have turned out (withdrawn), according to PRCA. Information on women’s breakaway roping entries was not available at press time. Friday’s bull riding competition will bring 2011 world champion Shane Proctor, Grand Coulee. He’s sitting in 21st place in the PRCA standings with $41,897.27 in winnings as of Aug. 9. Among Thursday’s barrel racers is Kourtney Keenan, Omak. Krista Marchand and Sabrina Lay, both of Omak, are scheduled to ride during Friday’s slack performance. In saddle bronc, Fran Marchand,
Omak, is on the docket for Saturday’s show. For barrel racing, there’s $8,500 in added money on the line, while breakaway roping has $1,000 in added money. Payout for PRCA events is listed at $59,500. Top rough stock riders scheduled to compete include: Bareback — No. 27 Trenten Montero, Thursday; No. 15 Taylor Broussard, Thursday; No. 21 R.C. Landingham, Friday; No. 4 Clayton Biglow, Friday; No. 16 Shane O’Connell, Friday; No. 14 Jamie Howlett, Friday; No. 30 Jacob Lees, Saturday; No. 39 Wyatt Bloom, Saturday; No. 25 Austin Foss, Sunday; No. 37 Leighton Berry, Sunday; No. 18 Mason Clements, Sunday; No. 42 Spur Lacasse, Sunday; No. 24 Logan Patterson, Sunday. Bulls — No. 26 Chance Shott, Thursday; No. 17 Jordan Spears, Thursday; No. 10 Ruger Piva, Thursday; No. 8 Parker Breding, Friday; No. 49 Hawk Witt, Friday; No. 23 Braden Richardson, Sunday; No. 16 Roscoe
Jarboe, Sunday; No. 50 Wyatt Gregg, Sunday; No. 15 Brady Portenier, Sunday; No. 18 Jordan Hansen, Sunday; No. 3 J.B. Mauney, Sunday; No. 13 Trey Benton III, Sunday; No. 12 Laramie Mosley, Sunday; No. 1 Sage Kimzey, Sunday; No. 4 Josh Frost, Sunday; No. 6 Creek Young; No. 25 Trey Kimzey, Sunday. Saddle bronc — No. 10 Zeke Thurston, Thursday; No. 5 Dawson Hay, Thursday; No. 31 Jake Watson, Thursday; No. 32 Chet Johnson, Friday; No. 36 Cort Scheer, Thursday; No. 30 Kade Bruno, Friday; No. 12 Sage Newman, Saturday; No. 6 Kolby Wanchuk, Saturday; No. 48 Blaise Freeman, Saturday; No. 17 Logan Cook, Sunday; No. 40 Parker Kempfer, Sunday; No. 22 Isaac Diaz, Sunday; No. 7 Wyatt Casper, Sunday; No. 15 Shorty Garrett, Sunday; No. 26 Logan Hay, Sunday; No. 35 Riggin Smith, Sunday; No. 14 Ben T. Andersen, Sunday; No. 16 Layton Green, Sunday; No. 33 CoBurn Bradshaw, Sunday. Stock will be provided by Big Bend and Flying 5.
Suicide Race field swells to 22 By DEE CAMP The Chronicle
OMAK — This weekend’s World-Famous Suicide Race features a field of 22 horses, including 2019 champion Onyx. Races are planned after each Omak Stampede performance Aug. 12-15. Admission to a riverbank viewing area and the hill is by booster button or ticket stub from that day’s rodeo. The race also can be viewed from inside the arena on a large screen or from many seats. Suicide Race Owners and Jockeys Association members decided to run the whole field of 22 qualified and paid horses, rather than running elimination races on Aug. 8 to weed out two horses, said association President Pete Palmer. “No one wanted to run a jackpot race” on Aug. 8, either, she said. “They all wanted to save their horses for the big event and put the $1,500 that would have gone to the winner of the jackpot into the overall purse.” Reigning King of the Hill is Oliver Pakootas on Onyx. The duo, which swept all four races in 2019, is entered again this year. The race was canceled in 2020. This weekend’s Suicide Race field (listed by horse, jockey, owner and sponsor) includes: • Aeneas, Jacolby Frank (owner and jockey), Cayuse Fencing and Hardy Hardware. • Augustus, Loren Marchand (owner and jockey), Omak Lube and Wash. • Black Shay, Riley Prescott, Jonathan Abrahamson and Babe Palmer, Herriman Speedy Tank. • Chief, Josiah Disautel, Tim Holt. • Chief Ives, Levi Brotherton, Moses Ives, EM Construction. • Chisem, Jasper Abrahamson, Skeeter and Rich Terbasket.
King of the Hill Oliver Pakootas and Onyx cool off after the final race in 2019. • Copenhaver, Brandon Meise, Casey Nissen, Cayuse Fencing and Hardy Hardware. • Digger, Danny Trevino (owner and jockey). • Dirty Dan, Andrew Whiteman, Casey Nissen, Cayuse Fencing and Hardy Hardware. • Duranimal, Scotty Abrahamson, Marchand Racing Stables (owner and sponsor). • Eagle Boy, Beaudean Adolph,
Scott Abrahamson, Signor Family. • Flap Jack, Alex McCraigie (owner and jockey). • Houdini, Montana Pakootas, Jim Best and Ivory Ford. • J.D., Andres Beckett (owner and jockey). • Julio, Gabriel Moses, Anette Moses. • Little Big Man, Shawn Best Jr. (owner and jockey). • Spirit, Milo Pakootas Jr. (owner
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and jockey). • Onyx, Oliver Pakootas, Shawnnae Pakootas. • Red Cloud, Josh Cate, Lacy and PJ Pakootas. • Skitzo Lenny, Louis Zacherle, Lacy and PJ Pakootas. • Thunder, Garrett Mason, Casey Nissen, Cayuse Fencing and Hardy Hardware. • Windwalker, Audrey Seymour (owner and jockey).
Sturgeon fishery area expands OLYMPIA — The Lake Roosevelt white sturgeon fishery area will expand Sept. 1 to provide additional harvest opportunities for white sturgeon in Lake Roosevelt. The area from Grand Coulee Dam to China Bend boat ramp will remain open seven days per week through Sept. 30. Included are the Spokane River from the Highway 25 bridge upstream to 400 feet below Little Falls Dam, Colville River upstream to Meyers Falls Dam and the Kettle A white sturgeon River upstream to the Barstow bridge, said the state Department of Fish and Two-pole fishing is allowed, but Wildlife. night fishing is not, said the state. Daily limit is one sturgeon and the Anglers may continue to catch annual limit is two sturgeon. It is legal and release after obtaining a daily to retain sturgeon between 50 inches limit but must cease fishing after the and 63 inches fork length. annual limit has been taken. All other Fork length is measured from the statewide rules for white sturgeon tip of the snout to middle of the fork must be observed. in the caudal fin (tail). Anglers are asked to use heavy All harvested sturgeon must be gear (50-pound test main line and recorded on a catch record card leader at a minimum) and 14/0 hooks (catch code 549), said the state. Any or smaller to avoid catching and/or sturgeon that cannot be retained injuring large wild adult sturgeon. The legally must be released immediately. request to use heavier gear will ensure
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anglers hook and land sturgeon effectively, but also is protective of large wild adult sturgeon that, if hooked, should be played to hand quickly and released without being removed from the water, said department officials. They recommend that any fish that will not be legally retained should not be removed from the water prior to release. State officials said white sturgeon hatchery programs began in 2001 in British Columbia and 2004 in Washington. Stocking ranged from
2,000-12,000 juvenile sturgeon per year from 2001 to 2010. Survival of hatchery-produced juvenile sturgeon was higher than anticipated, resulting in a surplus of hatchery-origin sturgeon available for harvest from Lake Roosevelt. The Lake Roosevelt sturgeon fishery from Grand Coulee Dam to the Canadian border will close as of Oct. 1. Non-tribal anglers are asked to be respectful of tribal angling, and both tribal and non-tribal sturgeon research that is occurring on the reservoir, said the state. Fishery dates, times, slot limits, daily limits and annual limits may be adjusted over time to ensure that a sustainable population of sturgeon is maintained in Lake Roosevelt and to maintain equitable access to the fishery for the three co-managers – the state, Spokane Tribe and Colville Confederated Tribes. Anglers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery, and follow state rules, which are subject to change.
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Regional 14U Babe Ruth pool champion Okanogan Valley Farmers includes (front, from left) Colby Jessup, bat boy Greyden Paz, Lucien Paz, Brennan Smith, Isaiah Spangler, coach Steve Brown, bat boy Colson Kuchenbuch; (back) coach Bret Alumbaugh, Grant Baker, Damon Alumbaugh, Carter Kuchenbuch, Jace Riggan, Wyatt Egbert, Brayden Meyer, Remington Paz and Jackson Mott. Not pictured are manager Roy Baker and Quincy Scott.
Farmers wins state 14U championship Okanogan Valley team drops close regional title game PUYALLUP — The Okanogan Valley Farmers won the 14U state Babe Ruth championship in Puyallup, then traveled to Coos Bay, Ore., to compete in the Western U.S. Regional Championships. On the line there was an opportunity to go to the Babe Ruth World Series in Iowa in August, said coach Steve Brown. Most of the players are from Okanogan County, although a couple are from Spokane. Farmers played the Puyallup Blue Jays in a best-of-three series at the state tournament, dropping the first game 8-7 because of too many errors and too many walks, which ultimately led to most of the Blue Jays’ runs, said Brown. “In the second game we hit the ball really well and got up 12-2 at one point before walks and errors again hurt us,” he said. “We were able to scratch out a 13-10 win to force a third game the following day for the championship.” Farmers players “came ready to play the next day,” he said. Carter Kuchenbuch hit well all weekend and didn’t slow down in game three. The outfield has some of the best 14U outfielders in the state in Remington Paz, Brennan Smith and Grant Baker, and ran down every ball hit by the Blue Jays, said Brown. The infield, with Kuchenbuch, Lucien Paz, Brayden Meyer and Quincy Scott is just as solid, said the coach. Baker, Scott, Paz and Kuchenbuch pitched in the first two games but, because of pitch count limitations and rules, they were unable to pitch the following day. Damon Alumbaugh went 6 2/3 innings in game three, “which was huge for us since
Damon Alumbaugh pitches in the regional championship game. we were running low on pitchers,” said Brown. “The last inning of game three was big for us. Alumbaugh only had 11 pitches left before he hit his max. He was able to get a ground ball on the first hitter for an out, a line drive hit behind second base and an amazing diving catch made by Meyer for out No. 2.” That completed Alumbaugh’s pitch count, so the Farmers brought in Wyatt Egbert, who hadn’t pitched all year. “The kid he faced had pulled the ball all weekend so we had a shift on, he hit a line drive right behind second base, Meyer was there to make the catch and the final out of the game for us to win the championship, 5-2,” said Brown. At the regional tournament, Farmers competed against teams from around the Pacific Northwest. In their pool, they defeated the host team. “We started out behind, 1-3, but after Oregon Coast removed their starting pitcher we started hitting them and our pitchers
held them; final was 21-3,” said manager Roy Baker. “The second game was against The Dalles and we jumped out to a 4-0 lead but allowed them back in it; they tied us at four and we stayed tied until the 10th inning.” Farmers brought in two more runs and held The Dalles to win, 6-4. In the final game of pool play, Farmers met Centerfield Mudcats. The winner would go to the semifinals and have a bye. The Mudcats jumped out to a 1-4 lead, but Farmers kept grinding away and took a 6-4 lead in the fourth. The opponent pulled its first pitcher and Farmers jumped out to a 14-4 lead in the sixth and held on in the bottom for another win. Farmers’ first game in bracket play was against the Centerfield Roosters, whose crowd crowed for them, said Roy Baker. The Roosters’ pitcher threw a complete no hitter, but their third baseman made two errors in the bottom of the seventh that allowed the Farmers to
Jackson Mott makes a catch and out at first base in the semifinal regional game.
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win, 1-0, and advance to the championship game against Sandy, Ore. “We came within a few runs of going to the World Series in Iowa,” Baker said. “Sandy took a 3-0 lead but we fought back and scored two, but then they tacked on two more and we couldn’t plate any more runs.” He said he’s proud of how a team of boys who usually are competitors during the school season can come together, play only five games together - most of their competition played 40-70 games together - and come within a few runs of going to the Babe Ruth World Series. “Each of these fine young men represented our area well,” he said. “Look forward to what the future holds for baseball from the valley.” Team members are Damon Alumbaugh, Grant Baker, Wyatt Egbert, Colby Jessup, Carter Kuchenbuch, Brayden Meyer, Jackson Mott, Lucien Paz, Remington Paz, Jace Riggan, Quincy Scott, Brennan Smith and Isaiah Spangler.
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Racers zoom around the track on Aug. 7.
Racers converge on Republic for kids’ day REPUBLIC — Zig Grunert, Jason Stone and Jason Pestka won main races on kids’ day at Eagle Track Raceway. Racing was Aug. 7 at the dirt oval south of town on Pendry Road. The next races are planned Aug. 21-22 with hot laps at 3 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. More information is at eagletrackraceway.com.
2, Larry Buchanan. 3, James King. 4, Pat Merritt. 5, Angela Menneke. 6, Dean Hegal. 7, Jason Pestka. Trophy dash — 1, Rusty King. 2, Larry Buchanan. 3, James King. 4, Pat Merritt.
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Super Stock Heat race — 1, Richard Davies. 2, Mike Olmstead. 3, Scott Kuntz. 4, Jason Stone. 5, Wally Clough Jr. 6, Corey Christy. 7, John Gumaer. 8, Kevin Burley. Trophy dash — 1, Mike Olmstead. 2, Richard Davies. 3, Scott Kuntz. 4, Jason Stone. Main — 1, Jason Stone. 2, Scott Kuntz. 3, Wally Clough Jr. 4, Richard Davies. 5, Mike Olmstead. 6, Corey Christy.
Heat race — 1, LD Fletcher. 2, Zig Grunert. 3, Scott Kuntz Jr. 4, Steve Hood. 5, Kage Lefors. 6, Logan Larsen. 7, Molly Wethered. Trophy dash — 1, LD Fletcher. 2, Scott Kuntz Jr. 3, Steve Hood. 4, Zig Grunert. Main — 1, Zig Grunert. 2, LD Fletcher. 3, Steve Hood. 4, Molly Wethered. 5, Logan Larsen. 6, Scott Kuntz Jr. Modified Heat Race — 1, Rusty King.
Main — 1, Jason Pestka. 2, Dean Hegal. 3, Larry Buchanan. 4, James King. 5, Pat Merritt. 6, Rusty King. 7, Angela Menneke.
FERRY COUNTY RAIL TRAIL PARTNERS
A new rail trail bridge spans West Deer Creek.
Trail damage fixed CURLEW — Repairs have been made to the Ferry County Rail Trail where a 2015 washout took out a crossing of West Deer Creek. The non-profit Ferry County Rail Trail Partners completed the repairs last week, reconnecting Curlew to the tunnel and Kettle River section of the 25-mile trail. A new bridge spans the creek. In 2015, the Stickpin Fire devastated the landscape upstream of the trail, said the partners. Rains followed, resulting in major washouts to county roads, the rail trail and the culvert at West Deer Creek. The group raised construction funds and worked closely with Ferry County commissioners and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to come up with a permanent solution that also protects the water quality and fish habitat
of West Deer Creek, a tributary to the Kettle River. “This long-term, quality repair could not have happened without the support of Stotts Construction, volunteers and donations from trail supporters,” said project manager and group Vice President Keith Bell. The group, whose mission is to preserve the rail corridor for the long-term economic benefit of Ferry County and create a non-motorized trail, said it aims to complete all trail improvements by the fall. “With a little cooperation from Mother Nature and continued community support, we will be nearly done with surfacing and other improvements by the time the snow flies,” Bell said. Donations may be sent to P.O. Box 3 Malo, WA 99150, or via the group’s website, ferrycountyrailtrail.com.
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Federal funds bolster school budgets increase of more than $2.2 million from the 2020-21 year. Expenditures are anticipated at OMAK — School districts $105.4 million, about $730,000 across the state are budgeting more than in the previous year. for the 2021-22 school year, Student enrollment, includwith federal COVID-impact ing the online Washington Virmoney from the CARES Act fig- tual Academy through K12 Inc., uring into the bottom lines. is expect to be $7,493 full-time The Chronicle contacted equivalent students, or about districts in Okanogan and Ferry 131 fewer than were budgeted counties, plus a couple stradfor in 2020-21. Enrollment dling into neighboring counties, dropped during the last school for information on their new year. budges. Several did not reply by District staff will total 430, an this week’s deadline. increase of three from 2020-21. The Omak School District’s Okanogan new budget, approved during a special meeting Aug. 5, reflects The Okanogan School Board increased educational investapproved the district’s 2021ments in curriculum, technol22 budget during its July 28 ogy and professional developmeeting. ment, said Executive Finance The total budget tops $21.8 Director Scott Haeberle. million, and includes $5.8 milThe district plans to invest lion in federal ESSER funds, $950,000 in federal Elementary said Superintendent Ashley and Secondary School EmerGoetz. The district has until gency Relief — ESSER — funds September 2024 to spend the through the CARES Act into federal money. student learning recovery and Goetz said the budget looks acceleration. “very comparable to past years’” An additional $5.5 million budgets, with the exception of in ESSER funding will be used the added federal money. over the next three years to She said the district budgeted improve the health and safety of for 1,052 full-time equivalent school facilities, Haeberle said. students in 2021-22, compared The Omak district anticipates to 1,050 the previous year. more than $108.2 in revenue The district has hired addiduring the 2021-22 year, an tional staff to reduce class sizes By DEE CAMP The Chronicle
and an additional Title I teacher at Virginia Grainger Elementary School. Both school kitchens are under construction for upgrades. Stainless steel figures are being replaced in the secondary building and Virginia Grainger Elementary School is getting a dishwasher. Lighting is being upgraded in both locations. Four-year budget projections also were presented during the meeting. Tonasket
help with some of the coaching duties for high school cross country, depending on if any athletes turn out.” Last year, Bridgeport was in a co-op with Brewster because of a lack of numbers at Bridgeport; two student athletes participated in cross country. The co-op agreement will remain for this fall, but coaching responsibilities have yet to be determined, Sattler said. “Once again, I’m impressed with the dedication of our coaching staffs at both the high school and middle school levels and their desire to work with our student athletes, and the never-ending desire of others to step into open positions where and when needed,” Sattler said. “I just admire that they all just want what’s best for our students.” He said everyone’s looking forward to getting back to school with sports programs and back into competition after last year’s very trying year under the difficulties posted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, competition didn’t begin until February, and seasons were shortened and out of the traditional order. Fans were not allowed at many events. “We all still know of our need to be vigilant in regards to the virus, but hope that the return to school and athletics will help to bring some sort of normalcy back into all our lives,” he said. “I’m sure all the rest of the people worldwide feel the same. Like all (athletic directors) and coaches, I feel athletics and competition helps us with that. May sound a bit cheesy but I believe that.”
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Pateros The Pateros School District’s $6.2 million budget is similar to last year’s, with the addition of ESSER funding, said Superintendent Greg Goodnight. The district expects 285 students, the same as in 2020-21. Enrollment dropped 15 students from the 2018-19 year. Pateros is adding a maintenance staff member to help with facility projects and the expanded workload for cleaning during COVID. The budget was approved during the July 26 meeting. A budget breakdown includes general fund, nearly $6.26 million; capital projects fund, $230,000; transportation vehicle fund, $134,750; debt service fund, $153,658, and associated student body fund, $83,276.
Tonasket’s 2021-22 spending plan anticipates nearly $20.76 million in revenue and almost $21.44 million in expenditures. “The budget is a tool to authorize capacity for expenditures so it is very rare that we ever reach our budgeted expenditure level,” said Superintendent Steve McCullough. “The anticipated revenue and expenditures increased from around $27 million last year, primarily because of the addition of federal ESSER funds.” The district budgeted for 1,040 full-time equivalent students, but McCullough said there could be more. Last year’s student count was 1,057.35 FTE. Curlew ESSER funds will be used to increase staffing to provide Curlew anticipates a slight
Bridgeport names fall coaches BRIDGEPORT — Coaches have been named for the fall season at Bridgeport High School and middle school. For eight-man, 1B high school football, Brandon Janicek will take on head coaching duties on a one-year, interim basis. Head Coach John McDougal requested and was granted a one-year leave of absence from his coaching duties, said Superintendent Scott Sattler. Assistant Coach Luke Luttrell, is taking over as middle school dean of students, also is taking a oneyear coaching break. Janicek was an assistant coach. He will be assisted by Eric Schmidt, a biology teacher and former head football coach. In high school volleyball, third-year head coach Suni Gill and assistant Zoe Baxley are returning. Longtime 2B high school girls’ soccer coach Gabe Gonzalez is back, as are longtime assistant coach Carlos Lopez and third-year assistant Chris Gonzalez. Sattler will return as 1B middle school girls’ basketball coach. His assistant is Jeff Jackson, also a returnee. Returning for his second year as head middle school boys’ basketball coach is Craig Burke. He previously was a longtime assistant to Sattler. For middle school cross country, at the 2B level, is firstyear coach Ryan Allstot, the elementary counselor a middle school/high school migrant counselor. “Ryan has previous XC coaching experience in Arizona and in Manson,” said Sattler. “Coach Allstot may be asked to
more learning opportunities, reduce class size and add two modular classrooms to the elementary school, he said. The modular classroom building is scheduled to arrive this month. The elementary school recently got a new roof. A shop addition will start in November. Both are funded by the district’s voter-approved capital projects levy.
decrease in enrollment, said Superintendent John Glenewinkel. “We are fortunate to have a healthy cash reserve and we are planning to dip into that next school year,” he said. “We will expend some funds on general operations, but we are also anticipating a fairly major expenditure on technology.” District officials hope to start planning for a new heating system and possibly and air conditioning system. One new teacher is being hired. The district also contracted with the Communities in Schools program to provide student support. “Overall, we have a very positive budget situation,” said Glenewinkel. “However, we will have to be in balance at the end of this school year in order to ensure long-term sustainability.” Grand Coulee Dam The Grand Coulee Dam School District also plans to dip into reserves during the coming school year, said Superintendent Paul Turner. The district budgeted to end fiscal year 2020-21 at around $600,000 in carryover, but now anticipates more than $1 million. For the 2021-22 year, the
district anticipates an $850,000 ending fund balance. “We are budgeting 698 (fulltime equivalent students), which is the same as last year,” he said. “We feel comfortable with this number unless we lose students because they are going to have to wear masks. We will see later in the month.” According to the latest guidance from the state Department of Health, school personnel, students, volunteers and visitors must wear masks indoors and on buses, regardless of vaccination status. Revenues are holding up, plus the district has ESSER funds to help bridge the gap. “There is a lot of unknown going into this coming year,” Turner said. The district plans a 4.5-day school week, with dismissal at 1 p.m. Fridays. “Weekly collaboration, professional development and planning will be supported on Friday afternoons,” he said. “This past year we had good success running four half days. We plan to champion uninterrupted time Monday through Thursday and have STEM Fridays every week.” The coming year’s budget tops $14.62 million.
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Much of the island off Shellrock Point sits high and dry in the middle of the Okanogan River. The flat, green area and the sandy beach normally are underwater.
Pateros hires coaches for fall PATEROS — Fall coaches were hired during the Pateros School Board’s July 26 meeting. Coaches are Erik Romero, head high school football; Brevin Evenson, assistant high school football; Melanie Williams, head high school volleyball; Teagan Straub, assistant high school volleyball; Olivia Cronin, head high school soccer; Jessica Simmons head junior high girls’ basketball; Brandon Butler, head junior high football; Erika Varrelman, cheerleading.
In other business, the board: -Heard a proposal to build a sports rink on a portion of the school district’s eight-acre parcel and Okanogan County Public Utility District property along the Columbia River. No decisions were made. The district recently received a donation from Smith Excavating, Cashmere, to spread topsoil on the field. The board is exploring funding sources for further development of the field, said Superintendent Greg Goodnight. • Learned Goodnight signed
agreements with North Central Educational Service District for substitute services, Central Washington University for college in the high school, GEAR UP and a Visa business card addendum. • Approved a revised policy dealing with qualifications of attendance and placement. • Set 2021-22 board meetings for the last Monday of the month, except for December and May. Those meetings will be Dec. 16 and May 23, 2022, to avoid conflicts with winter break and Memorial Day,
respectively. • Heard a report on Pateros Alternative School. • Renewed the contract for the Leader in Me program. • Learned the projected ending fund balance is $450,000. • Learned Pateros Education Association agreed to a 2 percent cost of living adjustment. • Discussed the length of long-term leases. • Set the next meeting for 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, in the library and via Zoom. A separate goal-setting workshop meeting was July 28.
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SmallTown Strings — comprised of Jay Carlile, Caroline Carlile, JayJ Carlile, Aurora Wentz and Hannah Jackson — performs at the first-ever Kettle River Music Festival Aug. 6-7 near Curlew.
Musicians of all ages participate in a band scramble Saturday at the first-ever festival.
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Youngsters kick up their heels to the Theresa Edwards Band in downtown Curlew while others relax on bales of hay and listen to the music.
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The Theresa Edwards Band provide dancing music for a street dance in Curlew.
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Artists Richard Eich, Nathan Creech and Kayden Coffey relax in a hospitatily area before taking the stage.
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Ben Miller belts out a song at the Kettle River Music Festival.
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Hudson Stanton and Hannah Siglin were among several performers to take the stage throught the weekend
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Hannah Jackson of SmallTown Strings gives a fist bump to Blake Noble
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AVE YOU NOTICED the influx of traffic around Okanogan County this week? That’s likely because tomorrow kicks off Okanogan County’s largest events of the year — the Omak Stampede and World-Famous Suicide Race. Rodeo cowboys — and cowgirls — will begin making the trek BROCK from across HIRES the valley and greater Northwest to attend the many festivities. Stampede offers something for everyone. Be it high-flying rodeo action, carnival rides for youngsters, or the many vendors selling unique and handmade items. Sure, I’ve always enjoyed taking in a good rodeo, but for me, my favorite part of Stampede festivities is the abundance of music and entertainment happenings throughout the weekend on the grounds. Be it good ol’ gospel tunes on the Christians In Action stage in triangle park or country and rock favorite following the rodeo performances on Friday and Saturday evenings – there’s plenty of good music to enjoy. For the 49th year Christians In Action will provide a full line up of gospel and inspirational music and messages, free ice water, Bibles, a Western church service and refreshments. Music begins at about 5 p.m. each night and continues until after the rodeo Friday and Saturday evenings. Some of the many performers will include members of the Omak Community Presbyterian Church, Make and Kathleen Christensen, Carl and Brenda Behrent, New Beginnings worship team, Chester Lafountaine and Joe Booth, Caleb Knowlton and the River Worship Band, Rev. Jon Hayse and New Life Church, Scott Milliron and the Bull Moose Club Band, Bryon Craig, Tina Schmidt, and sermons with the Rev. Raul Martinez and Al Parsons. Following the Friday and Saturday night rodeo performances the Night Riders will provide music for dancing and listening pleasure in the beer garden adjacent to the rodeo area. The group has performed for post Stampede dances off and one since the 1980s. And if you’re not planning to attend the Omak Stampede, consider watching the rodeo from the comfort of your own home. The Cowboy Channel will broadcast all four of the rodeo performances to its “Cowboy Channel+” streaming service. Not interested in the
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Stan Timentwa performs for a fundraising event at the Omak Performing Arts Center in 2018. Stampede? There’s plenty of other places to take in a good show around the area. Thursday brings Jay and Scott’s Acoustic Classics to the Dawg House in Okanogan. The Randy Battle Bluz band will perform at the same venue Saturday night. Both shows begin at 6 p.m. To the north part of the county, Thursday brings Sunny Lanigan to Esther Bricques Winery at 6:30 p.m. in Ellisforde, and Saturday brings Harvey Swanson and Sandy Vaughn to The Local Granola, Oroville, at 6:30 p.m. On a final note, it is with sadness I report the death of local musician Stan Timentwa. Timentwa performed his unique blend of rock n’ roll, country and comedic songs in a number of bands throughout the years, including The Wanderers.
“Stan Timentwa was a legend in this valley with his music,” local resident Livia Millard wrote on Facebook. “He certainly will be missed with that big smile, endless musical talent, and genuine personality.” “You will be missed,” wrote Omak musician Mike Bowling. “The kingdom of heaven is rocking tonight.” Michael Duarte, bassist for The Raveling Toad Show and
Road Dawgs echoed Bowling. “I have to say that if it wasn’t for playing music with this man … I don’t think I would be the musician that I am now,” Duarte said. A funeral was last Friday at the Omak Longhouse. BROCK HIRES is managing editor for The Chronicle. He can be reached at bhires@omakchronicle.com
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NEWS OF RECORD Jail Bookings From Okanogan County Jail records Aug. 2
Glenda Kaye Josefina Ramos, 31, fourth-degree assault-domestic violence, interfering with reporting of domestic violence, harassment-domestic violence. Whitney Belle Rose, 31, Douglas County fourth-degree assault-domestic violence. Salvador Martinez-Rodriguez, 24, fourth-degree assault-domestic violence. Jason Scott Knabe, 46, second-degree criminal trespass. Justin Donn Larue, 44, second-degree criminal trespass. Gamaniel Pamatz Huerta, 35, violation of anti-harassment order.
Aug. 3
Craig William Homer, 36, fourth-degree assault-domestic violence. Priscilla Hannah Bowron, 48, Douglas County possession of stolen vehicle.
Aug. 4
Alberto Galvez-Zamora, 34, Douglas County residential burglary.
Aug. 5
Erubey Arciga-Medrano, 32, fourth-degree assault-domestic violence. Brenda Lynn Lemery, 50, driving under the influence. Huckleberry Adrean Beehner, 38, manufacture of controlled substance-marijuana.
Aug. 6
Anthony Lyle Valantine, 41, fourth-degree assault-domestic violence, displaying a weapon, two counts fourth-degree assault.
Tribal Jail Bookings From Colville Tribal Police Department records July 31
Robert F. Boyce, 63, battery-domestic violence, burglary-domestic violence. Kyle L. King, 29, driving under the influence, reckless endangerment, vehicular assault.
Aug. 1
Micheal T. Watt, 22, harassment-threats to kill, prohibited acts-paraphernalia, warrants for malicious mischief, disobedience of a lawful court order, two counts burglary, attempted theft, theft, conspiracy to commit and offense.
Aug. 4
William Parr, 31, 24-hour hold for burglary. Nyomi Ellsworth, 35, 24-hour hold for burglary. — All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
Sheriff From Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office reports. July 30
Disorderly conduct on South Whitcomb Avenue, Tonasket. Burglary on Twisp River Road, Twisp. Found property on South Whitcomb Avenue, Tonasket. Knife located. Vehicle accident on Old Highway 97, Brewster. Dispute on Blackler Road, Oroville. Suspicious activity on Gunn Ranch Road, Winthrop. Threats on Tomanna Hill Road, Tonasket. Agency assist on Highway 97, Omak. Suspicious activity on Appleway, Okanogan. Trespassing on South Whitcomb Avenue, Tonasket. Trespassing on Railroad Avenue, Tonasket. Agency assist on Main Street, Oroville.
July 31
Suspicious activity on North Fifth Avenue, Okanogan. Vehicle prowl on South Fifth Avenue, Okanogan. Dispute on South First Avenue, Okanogan. Vehicle accident on Lakeshore Drive, Pateros. Vicious animal on Monse River Road, Brewster. Woman bitten by a dog. Threats on Pine Chee Road, Oroville. Suspicious activity on Highway 97, Oroville.
Aug. 1
Dispute on Poorman Creek Road, Twisp. Weapons offense on Riverside Drive, Omak. Trespassing on Crowder Road, Okanogan. Trespassing on Middle Lane, Omak. Vehicle accident on Twin Lakes Road, Winthrop. Suspicious activity on Chesaw Road, Oroville. Weapons offense on Rhodes Road, Okanogan. Shots fired. Vehicle accident on LoomisOroville Road, Tonasket. Suicidal person on Lester Lane, Tonasket. Dispute on Rose Street,
Okanogan. Illegal burning on Highway 97, Brewster.
Aug. 2
Dispute on North Ash Street, Omak. Burglary on South Seventh Avenue, Okanogan. Laptop taken. Theft on Chase Road, Winthrop. Hoses and sprinklers taken from a yard. Theft on Halyruud Drive, Twisp. Mail taken. Vicious animal on Highway 97, Brewster. Fraud at Twin Creeks, Riverside. Agency assist on North Kirkpatrick Road, Omak. Vehicle accident on Highway 20, Okanogan. Trespassing on Happy Hill Road, Okanogan. Dispute on Oak Street, Omak. Suspicious activity on Crumbacher Road, Tonasket.
Aug. 3
Agency assist on Highway 97, Pateros. Suspicious activity on North Second Avenue, Okanogan. Dispute on Hanson Road, Okanogan. Suspicious activity on Rawhide Road, Oroville. Assault on South Antwine Avenue, Tonasket. Dispute on North First Avenue, Okanogan. Fire on Malott Road, Malott. Harassment on Montvue Street, Riverside. Agency assist on Hungry Hollow Road, Oroville. Found person on West First Street, Tonasket. Hit-and-run accident on Highway 97, Tonasket. Unattended death on Powers Butte Vista, Riverside. Fraud on West Indian Avenue, Brewster. Wildland fire on Cameron Lake-Omak Lake Road, Okanogan. Wheat field on fire. Dispute on Main Street, Oroville. Utility problem on Twisp-Carlton Road, Twisp. Tree down and hanging on a power line. Wildland fire on Bonaparte Run Road, Tonasket. Agency assist on South Columbia Street, Omak. Wildland fire on Highway 20, Okanogan. Wildland fire on Five Mile Road, Tonasket. Wildland fire on Cayuse Mountain Road, Tonasket. Dispute on Jennings Loop Road, Oroville. Wildfire on Hardy Road, Riverside. Utility problem on South Van Duyn Avenue, Okanogan, Transformer and power pole on fire. Suicidal person on Jack Wells Road, Bridgeport. Vehicle accident on Tunk Creek Road, Riverside.
Aug. 4
Suspicious activity on South First Avenue, Okanogan. Suspicious activity on Highway 97, Oroville. Suspicious activity on Ellisforde Bridge Road, Tonasket. Injured deer on Kermel Road, Omak. Theft on South Fourth Avenue, Okanogan. Money order missing. Agency referral on West First Street, Tonasket, for possible financial exploitation of a senior citizen. Suspicious activity on South Second Avenue, Okanogan. Vehicle accident on Highway 97, Riverside. Agency assist on Main Street, Oroville. Illegal burning on Highway 153; location not listed. Suspicious activity on Highway 7, Oroville. Suspicious activity on North Fifth Avenue, Okanogan. Suspicious activity on Swanson Mill Road, Oroville. Possible gunshots fired.
Aug. 5
Assault on South Cordell Road, Oroville. Suspicious activity on Forest Road, Oroville. Vehicle accident on West River Road, Omak.
Douglas Sheriff From Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reports Aug. 2
Fraud/forgery on Columbia Boulevard, Bridgeport.
Aug. 3
Disturbance on Pine Street, Bridgeport Bar. Disturbance on 22nd Street, Bridgeport. Suicide threat in Bridgeport; location not listed.
Aug. 4
Theft on Columbia Avenue, Bridgeport.
Coroner From Okanogan County Coroner’s Office reports Aug. 1
Unattended death on TwispCarlton Road, Twisp. Attended death on Highway 7, Tonasket.
Aug. 3
Unattended death on Powers Butte Vista, Riverside. Unattended death on Garfield Street, Omak.
Brewster Police From Brewster Police Department reports Aug. 1
Dispute on Virginia Place.
Aug. 2
Vicious animal on Highway 97. Burglary on South Seventh Streets. Two boxes of computer tablets and two computers missing.
Aug. 3
Utility problem on South Third Street. A tree fell through a porch, damaging it. Traffic hazard on West Cliff Avenue. An officer had to push porta-potties off the road.
Aug. 4
Malicious mischief on East Ferry Avenue. Vehicle window broken.
Coulee Dam Police From Coulee Dam Police Department reports. July 31
Vehicle accident on Highway 155.
Aug. 3
Agency assist on Highland Street, Elmer City, for a fire. Agency assist on Highway 174, Grand Coulee.
Omak Police From Omak Police Department reports
Trespassing on North Juniper Street. Trespassing on Koala Avenue. Dispute on South Birch Street. Dispute on North Main Street. Agency assist on Rose Street, Okanogan. Threats on North Juniper Place, Omak. Vehicle accident on Omache Drive. Agency assist on Highway 97, Okanogan.
Aug. 2
Dispute on North Ash Street. Dispute on North Ash Street. Vehicle prowl on South Ash Street. Vehicle prowl on South Ash Street. Window broken. Theft on Omache Drive. Suspicious activity on Edmonds Street. Animal abuse on Engh Road. Dog locked in a hot vehicle. Dispute on South Columbia Street. Dispute on Dayton Street. Theft on Engh Road. Shirt taken. Dispute on Oak Street. Suspicious activity on Dayton Street.
Aug. 3
Agency assist on North Second Avenue, Okanogan. Dispute on Hanson Road, Okanogan. Suspicious activity on Dayton Street. Agency assist on East Eighth Avenue. Pitbull attacking another dog. Agency assist on Garfield Street. Vehicle accident on Omache Drive. Theft on South Main Street. An inflatable tube man taken. Unattended death on Garfield Street. Theft on Engh Road. Steaks, beer and barbecue briquets taken. Disorderly conduct on South Ash Street. Trespassing on South Columbia Street. Malicious mischief on East Bartlett Avenue. Traffic hazard on West Bartlett Avenue. Tree limb down.
Traffic hazard on North Ash Street. Tree down on the road. Suspicious activity on South Douglas Street.
Aug. 4
Suspicious activity on Engh Road. Vehicle accident on Omache Drive. Dispute on Omache Drive. Disorderly conduct on North Elm Street. Caller was bitten by a dog; a disagreement with the owner ensued. Suspicious activity on North Fifth Avenue, Okanogan. Suspicious activity on Forest Road, Oroville. Weapons offense on East Dewberry Avenue. Possible shot fired. Vehicle accident on Engh Road. Oroville Police
From Oroville Police Department reports July 30
Fraud on Ninth Avenue. Agency assist on Blackler Road. Suicidal person on Main Street.
July 31
Dispute on Kay Street.
Aug. 5
Assault on South Cordell Road.
Twisp Police From Twisp Police Department reports July 30
Animal abuse on East Methow Valley Highway. Dog left in a hot vehicle. Vehicle hit a deer on Old Twisp Highway.
July 31
Animal abuse on North Methow Valley Highway. Dog locked in a hot vehicle.
Aug. 1
Agency assist on Twisp-Carlton Road.
Aug. 3
Suspicious activity on TwispWinthrop Eastside Road. Fire on Davis Lake Road, Winthrop.
Aug. 4
Found property on Canyon Street.
Aug. 1
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Aug. 2
From Winthrop Marshal’s Office reports
Vehicle fire on Fir Street.
Vehicle accident on Central Avenue. Found property on Juniper Street. Found property on Ironwood Street.
Aug. 3
Dispute on Main Street. Theft on Fir Street. Tools missing and a motorcycle vandalized. Dispute on Main Street. Theft on Main Street. Candy bars and dog bones taken. Dispute on Golden Street. Agency assist on Jennings Loop Road.
Aug. 4
Medical call on Juniper Street. Trespassing on Kernan Road. Agency assist on Highway 97. Suspicious activity on Highway 97. Loitering on Ninth Avenue.
July 30
Animal abuse on Riverside Avenue. Dog locked in a hot vehicle.
July 31
Agency assist on North Maughans River Road.
Aug. 1
Dispute on Highway 20.
Marriage Licenses From Okanogan County Auditor’s Office
Cindi Lee Suveges, 53, and Darryl Jon Lewis, 57, both Loomis. Halaina Christine Clymer, 30, and Luis Migel Alvarado, 35, both Tonasket. —The Chronicle
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July 30
Threats on Main Street. Dispute on Birch Street. Vehicle theft on Hanford Street. Theft on Koala Drive. Trespassing on Riverside Drive. Sick animal on West First Avenue. Disorderly conduct on North Columbia Street. Theft on Engh Road. Person caught taken a shopping cart full of items. Agency assist on Hendrick Road. Agency assist on East Central Avenue. Agency assist on Highway 97.
July 31
Suspicious activity on North Main Street. Suspicious activity on Okoma Drive. Theft on Engh Road. Lost property on Engh Road. Purse missing. Theft on Engh Road. Dispute on Dayton Street. Harassment on North Main Street.
Aug. 1
Disorderly conduct on Omache Drive. Weapons offense on Riverside Drive. Disorderly conduct on Engh Road.
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Clerical/Office CLERK III
Okanogan County Commissioners Office is accepting applications for the position of Clerk III. This position is under the supervision of the Clerk of the Board. Starting salary is $13.70-$14.70 per hour DOE, with a full benefits package. To apply go to okanogancounty.org or send an Okanogan County Application, cover letter and resume to Clerk of the Board, 123 5th Ave N., Rm. 150, Okanogan, WA 98840. Application packets will be accepted through August 20, 2021. For further details contact Human Resources at 509-422-7169
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Help Wanted 911 DISPATCHER TESTING
Okanogan County Civil Service will be holding written testing for (2) 911 Dispatcher positions on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 9:00am in the County Commissioners Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue N, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840. Starting salary for this position is $18.85 per hour with additional education and bi-lingual incentive pay available as well as a generous benefits package. To register for the test visit publicsafetytesting.com. For more information please contact Shelley Keitzman at (509) 422-7169.
ACCOUNTING CLERK III TREASURER’S OFFICE
Okanogan County Treasurer’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Accounting Clerk III. This position has a starting salary of $2,900 per month plus a generous benefits package. To apply: go to okanogancounty.org and submit a completed Okanogan County Application for Employment, resume and cover letter to: Okanogan County Treasurer’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 201, Okanogan, WA 98840 or by mail to P.O. Box 111, Okanogan, WA 98840. Job posting to close on August 17, 2021, with first review of applications August 19, 2021. Position will remain open until filled. EOE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER
The Okanogan County Department of Juvenile and Family Services is now accepting applications for Administrative Services Officer. Starting salary range is $2,719-$3,001 per month depending on experience plus benefits. To apply and for more information go to okanogancounty.org or call Human Resources at 509422-7169. Applications will be reviewed as received. Position open until filled. EOE
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Help Wanted BUS DRIVER/ OPERATOR FULL TIME
Organization: Okanogan County Transit Authority (TranGO) TranGO is looking for one (1) transit drivers; one full-time (36 – 40 hours per week) position based in Okanogan. This position is hourly nonexempt. Compensation is $19.06-$20.62 per hour. Benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement, sick leave, vacation for full-time. Must have a minimum Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement. Please visit www.okanogantransit.com for required qualifications, application, and job description. A complete application including a resume and cover letter must be submitted in order to be considered for the position. E-mail your completed application to clerk@okanogantransit.com Application Deadline: Application review will begin September 3, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Okanogan County Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Brewster Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for lateral police officer. Great work environment, take home car, excellent equipment, opportunities for training. Great relationship with the community. SALARY RANGE: $4583.42 - $5100.4, possibility of additional pay based on years of experience. Hiring Bonus available. Benefits include longevity & educational pay, 93% health insurance paid by the city for officer and dependents, Spanish speaking incentive pay. Officer will start off with 20 hours per month leave accrual. Must be or have been employed as a full-time, fully commissioned, police officer for at least 12 months in the past 24-month period and be in good standing or otherwise eligible for re- hire by former agency. Must possess a current WSCJTC Peace Officer Certification or meet the out of state equivalency requirements of WAC 139-05-210. Interested applicants should contact the Brewster Police Department for an application. Brewster Police Department, PO Box 1074 Brewster, WA 98812. Phone (509) 689-2331. The Brewster Police Department is currently accepting application until closing on August 10, 2021 at 1600 hrs (4:00 pm). Applications can be submitted to jescobar@brewsterpd.org, or dropped off at the police department. Application fee is waived for laterals. The City of Brewster is an equal opportunity employer.
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Recycle/Transfer Station/ Equipment Operator Okanogan County Public Works – Solid Waste Division is now accepting application for a Full time Recycle/ Transfer Station/Equipment Operator. This is a Union position. Starting salary is $18.20 per hour and includes a full benefit package. To apply go to okanogancounty.org and click job opportunities for application and instructions. Application deadline is August 20,2021 at 5:00pm. Position is open until filled. EOE
PATEROS SCHOOL DISTRICT ASSISTANT JH FOOTBALL COACH ASSISTANT JH GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH JH Coaches needed for fall sports. Salary based on experience. All applications processed through FAST TRACK: www.pateros.org>Our District>Employment. Position descriptions available online. Contact employment@pateros.org or the district office at 509-923-2751 x 4 for more information. First review of applications is 8/16/21. Positions open until filled. EOE
SALES CONSULTANT
Seeking highly motivated and goal-oriented person, though experience is preferred, training is available for the ideal candidate . This opportunity affords 35+ hours a week with generous benefits after 60 new hire period. Must have reliable vehicle, proof of insurance, car travel is necessary. Must be able to lift 10 lbs. EOE. Benefits include health care, paid holidays, sick, vacation and personal days as well as 401(k). Hourly wage plus commission and mileage reimbursement. Apply at the Omak Okanogan County Chronicle or send resume to tmyers@omakchronicle.com or PO Box 553, Omak, WA 98841
VOTER REGISTRATION DEPUTY
Okanogan County Auditor’s Office is accepting applications for a Voter Registration Deputy. Minimum Qualifications: High school education or equivalent with two years of office work experience involving public contact. Requires the willingness to work nights during elections. Keyboarding, computer, and spreadsheet skills required. This position is 40 hours per week with a starting salary of $15.6865 per hour with benefits. To apply, submit a completed application with cover letter and resume to the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office ATTN: Cari Hall PO Box 1010 Okanogan, WA 98840. First review is on August 16, 2021. Complete details and application packet is available at www.okanogancounty.org
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CENTRALIZED SCHEDULER FULL-TIME
Three Rivers Hospital is seeking a Centralized Scheduler. This position supports patient care and the revenue cycle by pre-authorizing, scheduling, and registering patients for labs, imaging, and/or surgical services. High School diploma or GED and one year experience in a medical environment. Computer skills are required. Customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are vital to this position. Spanish bi-lingual is required. Interested Candidates may apply in person or by mailing their resume to: Three Rivers Hospital Human Resources Dept. PO Box 577 Brewster, WA 98812 (509) 689-2517 www.threerivershospital.net opportunity@trhospital.net EOE
CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Full-time Three Rivers Hospital is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide therapeutic services to enhance the goals and objectives with patient care directed by the OT. The COTA will be responsible for implementing programs developed by the OT in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Graduate of an accredited OT Assistant program. Certification as OT Assistant in the state of WA with valid license. Two years’ work experience in a hospital setting and/or swing bed program is preferred. Current BLS. Interested Candidates may apply in person or by mailing their resume to: Three Rivers Hospital Human Resources Dept. PO Box 577 Brewster, WA 98812 (509) 689-2517 www.threerivershospital.net opportunity@trhospital.net EOE
DIRECTOR OF QUALITY
Full-time Three Rivers Hospital is seeking a Director of Quality to manage our quality program, including risk and compliance. Registered Nurse with a BSN degree is preferred; however, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business or related field may be considered. Three to five years healthcare experience is preferred. Strong skills required: organizational, interpersonal, communication, analytical, risk assessment, computer, statistics & math, and problem-solving. Attention to detail and a high moral integrity is crucial. Interested Candidates may apply in person or by mailing their resume to: Three Rivers Hospital Human Resources Dept. PO Box 577 Brewster, WA 98812 (509) 689-2517 www.threerivershospital.net opportunity@trhospital.net EOE
ER NURSE
Full-time/ Nights Three Rivers Hospital is seeking an ER Nurse to provide nursing assessment, treatment and evaluation of ER patients and outpatients. Current WA State RN license required. Current BLS / CPR, ACLS, TNCC and PALS certifications. Two years’ Med/Surg experience or one-year ER experience preferred. Rotating days and includes some weekends. Sign-on Bonus: $5,000. Interested Candidates may apply in person or by mailing their resume to: Three Rivers Hospital Human Resources Dept. PO Box 577 Brewster, WA 98812 (509) 689-2517 www.threerivershospital.net opportunity@trhospital.net EOE
LAB TECHNICIAN/ TECHNOLOGIST
Full-time Three Rivers Hospital is seeking a Lab Tech to perform various technical, clerical and information systems related procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank. A.S Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related scientific field with a one-year internship or one year of clinical experience. Professional certification as a MLT (ASCP) or equivalent is highly recommended. Will include weekends and after-hours call-time. Sign-on Bonus: $5,000. Interested Candidates may apply in person or by mailing their resume to: Three Rivers Hospital Human Resources Dept. PO Box 577 Brewster, WA 98812 (509) 689-2517 www.threerivershospital.net opportunity@trhospital.net EOE
MED/SUG RN FULL-TIME/NIGHTS
Three Rivers Hospital is seeking a Med/Surg RN to perform general nursing duties in an acute care setting with adequate supervision. Current WA State RN license and must have current BLS/CPR & obtain ACLS certification within one year. Rotating days and includes some weekends. Sign-on bonus: $5,000. Interested Candidates may apply in person or by mailing their resume to: Three Rivers Hospital Human Resources Dept. PO Box 577 Brewster, WA 98812 (509) 689-2517 www.threerivershospital.net opportunity@trhospital.net EOE
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OR MANAGER
Full-Time Three Rivers Hospital is seeking an OR Manager to oversee the OR nursing staff and the surgery department. Candidate must have current WA State RN license and ACLS & BLS. Must be proficient in orthopedic, general and OB/ GYN surgeries. Should have 2-3 years of progressively responsible experience in hospital nursing, including leadership assignments. Excellent communication and discretional skills. MondayFriday, 8-hour shifts. No call time. Sign-on bonus: $5,000. Interested Candidates may apply in person or by mailing their resume to: Three Rivers Hospital Human Resources Dept. PO Box 577 Brewster, WA 98812 (509) 689-2517 www.threerivershospital.net opportunity@trhospital.net EOE
PATIENT ACCOUNT REP
Full-time Three Rivers Hospital is seeking a Patient Account Rep. This position is responsible for handling outstanding accounts receivables and collections by promptly filing hospital inpatient and outpatient and clinic claims with payers, following up in a timely and efficient manner, to ensure maximum reimbursement is received for services provided. High School diploma or GED. Two years prior experience in a hospital business office preferred. Interested Candidates may apply in person or by mailing their resume to: Three Rivers Hospital Human Resources Dept. PO Box 577 Brewster, WA 98812 (509) 689-2517 www.threerivershospital.net opportunity@trhospital.net EOE
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Full-time Three Rivers Hospital is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist. This position practices in the hospital and/or clinic setting for inpatient and/or outpatient care. Includes oversight of the hospital swing bed program. A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited/AOTA approved OT program is required, and studies were accredited by the APTA. Current WA State OT license. Two years’ work experience preferred. BLS required. Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Interested Candidates may apply in person or by mailing their resume to: Three Rivers Hospital Human Resources Dept. PO Box 577 Brewster, WA 98812 (509) 689-2517 www.threerivershospital.net opportunity@trhospital.net EOE
REVENUE CYCLE DIRECTOR
Full-time Three Rivers Hospital is seeking a Revenue Cycle Director to manage our revenue cycle team, includes Patient Access/Registration, Health Information, Patient Financial Services and Chargemaster. The Revenue Cycle Director will lead the revenue cycle in developing, planning, and managing work initiatives within the revenue cycle. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of expertise such as business or finance or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required. Interested Candidates may apply in person or by mailing their resume to: Three Rivers Hospital Human Resources Dept. PO Box 577 Brewster, WA 98812 (509) 689-2517 www.threerivershospital.net opportunity@trhospital.net EOE
FULL/PART TIME CNA
Golden Years Adult Family Home is looking for an excellent CNA, to provide personalized care for 6 residents. We provide a positive team-style work environment, competitive pay, with bonuses, and raises, all while completing fulfilling work. Good work ethic is required. Shifts once established will be consistent. Pay is determined on experience. Call Mandy for an interview or further questions @ 509-322-0764, or submit resume to mdholz@ yahoo.com.
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Three Rivers Hospital is seeking a Rad/CT Tech to produce CT scans and assist the Radiologist with interventional procedures that require CT guidance and to provide the best diagnostic images possible for the providers. Registered by the ARRT and Certified WA State. Graduation from an AMA – approved school of Radiologic Technology. Minimum of one year CT experience. (Technical staff can be crossed trained). Current BLS certification. Prefer ARRT certification in CT. Interested Candidates may apply in person or by mailing their resume to: Three Rivers Hospital Human Resources Dept. PO Box 577 Brewster, WA 98812 (509) 689-2517 www.threerivershospital.net opportunity@trhospital.net EOE
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(2021 - 312 Aug. 11, 18, 25 Sept. 1, 8, 15) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY ROLAND G. CALEY, as his separate property and IRENE M. CALEY, as her separate property Plaintiff, vs. WESTERN PACIFIC LAND COMPANY, and the unknown successors and/or assigns of WESTERN PACIFIC LAND COMPANY, and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. Case No.: 21-2-00202-24 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: WESTERN PACIFIC LAND COMPANY, and the unknown successors and/or assigns of WESTERN PACIFIC LAND COMPANY, and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint
herein, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to-wit, within sixty (60) days after the 11th day of August, 2021, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled Court, and answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff above described, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for Plaintiff, Mary E. (Bess) Derting, at her office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court. The object of this action to quiet title against certain real property in Okanogan County, Washington, to-wit: THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 26 E.W.M., OKANOGAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. DATED: August 2, 2021. by /s/Mary E. (Bess) Derting, WSBA # 37452 Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 845 112 N. 2nd Ave. Okanogan, WA 98840 Published by Omak Okanogan County Chronicle. (2021 - 314 Aug. 11) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In Re: The Estate of EDWARD E. ELWELL and MARY E. ELWELL Deceased. NO. 21-4-01251-31 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal 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 limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11. 40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) 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 this 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 nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 12, 2021 Cory A. Elwell, Personal Representative By /s/PAUL S. MCCONNELL, WSBA #12738 Of Attorneys for Personal Representative Address for Mailing Service: Hansen, McConnell & McConnell, PLLC. 1636 Third Street, Marysville, Washington 98270. Pulblished by Omak Okanogan County Chronicle.
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Full-time Three Rivers Hospital is seeking an Informatics RN to support the hospital and clinic in the application of the EMR. Experience teaching clinicians with EMR, strategic planning and development, and familiar with continuous quality improvement methods is preferred. Strong computer skills and experience working with healthcare informatics systems. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Current WA State RN license required; BSN preferred. Interested Candidates may apply in person or by mailing their resume to: Three Rivers Hospital Human Resources Dept. PO Box 577 Brewster, WA 98812 (509) 689-2517 www.threerivershospital.net opportunity@trhospital.net EOE
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(2021–315, Aug. 11, 18, 25) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY In re the Estate of: PATRICIA J. SCHNEIDMAN, Deceased Probate No. 21-4-0008124 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal 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 limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate 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 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 nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: August 11, 2021. Personal Representative: Nicholas J. Reams Attorney for Personal Representative: Peg R. Callaway Address for Mailing or Service: 700-A Okoma Drive, Omak, WA 98841 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Okanogan County Superior Court, Probate Cause No. 21-4-00081-24 Dated this 3rd day of August, 2021. CALLAWAY LAW OFFICE PLLC By: /s/Peg R. Callaway; WSBA #13786 Attorney for Estate. Published by Omak Okanogan County Chronicle.
The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle (2021-283 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY LIBERTY LAND GROUP, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, Plaintiff, vs. THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SPOKANE, and the unknown successors and/or assigns of THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SPOKANE and BILES COLEMAN LUMBER COMPANY and CROWN ZELLERBACH, and the unknown successors/assigns of BILES COLEMAN LUMBER COMPANY and CROWN ZELLERBACH, and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. Case No.: 21-2-00164-24 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SPOKANE, and the unknown successors and/or assigns of THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SPOKANE and BILES COLEMAN LUMBER COMPANY and CROWN ZELLERBACH, and the unknown successors/assigns of BILES COLEMAN LUMBER COMPANY and CROWN ZELLERBACH, and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to-wit, within sixty (60) days after the 7th day of July, 2021, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled Court, and answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff above described, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for Plaintiff, Mary E. (Bess) Derting, at her office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court. The object of this action to quiet title against certain real property in Okanogan
County, Washington, to-wit: A part of Government Lot 3 and a part of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 4, Township 39 North, Range 30 E.W.M. described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the said Northwest quarter of said Section 4; Thence North 03 degrees 01’ 53” West a distance of 857.42 feet to a point on the Westerly right of way line of Okanogan County Road No. 9480 and the True Point of Beginning; Thence in a Northwesterly direction on the said Westerly right of way line on a curve to the right with a radius of 790.00 feet, a delta angle of 01 degrees 58’ 11” for an arc length of 27.16 feet, with a chord bearing of North 23 degrees 02’ 05” West, for a chord distance of 27.16 feet; Thence North 22 degrees 02’ 31” West on the said Westerly right of way line a distance of 714.05 feet; Thence on a curve to the left on the said right of way line with a radius of 730.00 feet, a delta angle of 43 degrees 12’ 52”, for an arc length of 550.59 feet; Thence North 65 degrees 15’ 23” West on the said right of way line for a distance of 424.23 feet; Thence on a curve to the left on the said right of way line with a radius of 790.00 feet, a delta angle of 02 degrees 49’ 53” for an arc length of 39.04 feet, with a chord bearing of North 63 degrees 50’ 29” West, for a chord distance of 39.04 feet, to the property of Battle Mountain Gold Co. as recorded in Volume 112 of Deeds, page 1973, records of Okanogan County, Washington; Thence South 01 degrees 02’ 10” West on the boundary line of the Battle Mountain Gold Co. property for a distance of 457.31 feet; Thence South 03 degrees 52’ 59” East a distance of 726.98 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 57’ 27” East a distance of 136.31 feet; Thence South 85 degrees 14’ 13” East a distance of 895.95 feet to the True Point of Beginning. Situate in the County of Okanogan, State of Washington. DATED: June 24, 2021. Mary E. (Bess) Derting,
WSBA # 37452 Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 845, 112 N. 2nd Ave., Okanogan, WA 98840 Published by Omak Okanogan County Chronicle. (2021-300 Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 Sept. 1, 8) In the Superior Court of the State of Washington for the County of Okanogan, Consuelo Martinez Martinez, Plaintiff, vs. Luis Antonio Carranza Ortega, Defendant. No. 21-3-0012224 Summons by Publication. To Luis Antonio Carranza Ortega: I have started a court case by filing a divorce petition. You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published July 28, 2021. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: • No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and • The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form: FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage. You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at: • The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms • Washington LawHelp: www. washingtonlawhelp.org, or • The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Okanogan County PO Box 72, Okanogan, WA 98840. 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one.
Consuelo Martinez, PO Box 1351, Brewster, WA 98812 7-15-2021. Published by Omak Okanogan County Chronicle. (2021-301 July 28 Aug. 11) NOTICE OF PUBLIC TIMBER SALE Department of Natural Resources will auction timber to the highest bidder. Contract terms and bidding information is available by calling Northeast Region at (509)684-7474 or by visiting the Region Office at Colville or Product Sales & Leasing Division, Olympia. Bidding begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Northeast Region Office, Colville, WA on August 24, 2021. Q HARVARD, App. No. 0101630, approximately 15 miles by road north of Republic, WA, and 9 miles north of Wauconda, WA. on part(s) of Sections 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, 22, 23 and 36 all in Township 38 North, Range 31 East, W.M., comprising approximately 4,694 Mbf of Timber. Minimum acceptable bid will be $883,000.00. This sale is Export Restricted. Published by Omak Okangoan County Chronicle. (2021-304 July 28 Aug. 4, 11) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY In Re the Estate of: RITA R. MARTIN Deceased. Case No.: 21-4-00071-24 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal 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 limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address 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 Representative
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served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (4) four months after the date of first publication 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 nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: July 28, 2021 Personal Representative: Viola Tostenrude Attorney for Personal Representative: Derting & Appel, PLLC Mary E. (Bess) Derting Address for mailing or service: P.O. Box 845, Okanogan, WA 98840 //ss// Bess Derting Mary E. (Bess) Derting, WSBA #37452 Attorney for Personal Representative Published by Omak Okanogan County Chronicle.
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 Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 4, 2021. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: LISA M. RAY ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE LUKINS & ANNIS, P.S. By DAVID P. WEBSTER WSBA #41047 ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE DAVID P. WEBSTER Lukins & Annis, P.S. 717 W. Sprague Ave., Suite 1600 Spokane, WA 99201-0466 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS AND CAUSE NUMBER: Superior Court, Spokane County, Washington Cause No. 21-4-01195-32 Published by Omak Okanogan County Chronicle.
(2021-307 Aug. 4, 11, 18) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SPOKANE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: RICHARD JAMES BEERY, Deceased. NO. 21-4-01195-32 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim, and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate 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
(2021-310 Aug. 4, 11, 18 25 Sept. 1, 8) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY RICHARD W. CROSBY, as his separate property, Plaintiff, vs. MAXINE L. BREUCH, as her separate estate and JAMES LESLIE BREUCH, has his separate estate, and the unknown successors and/or heirs of MAXINE L. BREUCH and JAMES LESLIE BREUCH, if deceased, and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. Case No.: 21-2-00196-24 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: MAXINE L. BREUCH, as her separate estate and JAMES LESLIE BREUCH, has his separate estate, and the unknown successors and/or heirs of MAXINE L. BREUCH and JAMES LESLIE BREUCH, if deceased, and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint
herein, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to-wit, within sixty (60) days after the 4th day of August, 2021, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled Court, and answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff above described, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for Plaintiff, Mary E. (Bess) Derting, at her office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court. The object of this action to quiet title against certain real property in Okanogan County, Washington, to-wit: The South half of the Southeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 6, Township 31 North, Range 25 E.W.M., Okanogan County, Washington. (Also known as Tract 14, Brewster Ranches, Division No. 2 an unrecorded plat.) DATED: July 28, 2021. //ss// Bess Derting Mary E. (Bess) Derting, WSBA # 37452 Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 845, 112 N. 2nd Ave. Okanogan, WA 98840 Published by Omak Okanogan County Chronicle. (2021-282 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN NORTHWEST FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a corporation, Plaintiff, vs. AUTUMN F. CARROLL, an individual; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the Farm Service Agency, United States Department of Agriculture; and ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendants. NO. 21-2-0015724 SUMMONS The State of Washington to Defendants ALL OTHER
PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 7th day of July, 2021, and defend the above entitled action in the above titled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff NORTHWEST FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FCLA, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the plaintiff Northwest Farm Credit Services, FLCA, at its office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. This action arises from a breach of contract by Autumn F. Carroll and seeks to foreclose or satisfy a mortgage and fixture filing granted by Autumn F. Carroll, on real property located in Okanogan County, Washington. Dated this 7th day of July, 2021. LUKINS & ANNIS, P.S. By /s/ Trevor R. Pincock TREVOR R. PINCOCK, WSBA# 36818 Attorneys for Plaintiff 717 W. Sprague Ave., Ste. 1600 Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 455-9555 Published by Omak Okanogan County Chronicle. (2021 - 313 Aug. 11) PUBLIC MEETING TranGO (Transit for Greater Okanogan) will hold a regular public Board Meeting on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Please call (509) 557-6177 or visit www.okanogantransit.com with any questions. The public is welcome to participate in the meeting using either phone number +1 (224) 501-3412 – Access Code 259-126-837 or by logging in at https:// global.gotomeeting.com/ join/259126837 Published by Omak Okanogan County Chronicle.
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Tonasket • 509-486-2888 Building Supply and Hardware Stores • Lumber • Hardware • Tools • Carpet and Flooring • Dewils and Huntwood • Cabinets • Accessories and More OKANOGAN Next to Armory 509-422-6166
CPAs
INSULATION
Leffel, Otis & Warick, P.S. CPAs • Agricultural business, planning and accounting • Estate and business planning • Income tax 112 N. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 509-422-9907 www.leffelotiswarick.com
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Cont. Lic. #DONREI983KA
CARPET/FLOOR/ INSTALL
TonaskeT Inter iors Sales • Service Installation
Owners: Tim and Julie Alley 7 W. 4th Street • Tonasket 509-486-1906 Cont. lic. #TONASI*923CN
We install insulation, garage doors and now SEAMLESS GUTTERS! Office: 509-486-2624 Cell: 509-429-0417
Boat Covers, Outdoor Shade Solutions & More! Hunters get your repairs in early, fall is coming! 509-322-5144
5x10 10x10 10x20 1 20x20 unit available Starting at $19.95 “Valuables Deserve Valley.”
422-6166 • Okanogan
We’ve got your shipping needs covered!
TREE CARE LANDSCAPING
Lic. #ALLVAV1945DC
INSURANCE Senior Benefit Solutions
General Pest Control Landscape Spraying Fertilizing and Weed Control
Pat Taylor
Local benefits specialist Representing most major Medicare plans.
509-322-5527
pattaylor1946@yahoo.com
LIQUOR STORE Omak Liquor Store
We are open!
Serving all of Okanogan County!
509-826-2162
PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE Allways Plumbing 826-6383 or 322-1715
Drain Cleaning Fixture Installation and Repair New Construction, Replumb Lic. #ALLWAP*0310R
Animal Hospital of Omak All creatures great and small, we welcome them all. Call for appointment Dr. Tuttle 509-826-5070 132 Columbia St., Omak
• Tree removal • Sprinkler systems • Landscaping & more
509-429-6499 Lic. #IRONRRC814JQ
VEHICLE RENTALS Your friend in the car business Vehicle rentals Don’t be left walking! We can help. 726 Okoma Drive, Omak 509-826-1000
“The Water Professionals” Fogle Pump & Supply, Inc.
Well Drilling • Pumps Water Treatment • FREE on-site estimates • 38 years in business • Well drilling: Rotary and cable • Complete water systems • 99% customer satisfaction Serving all of Okanogan Valley and North Central Washington
1-800-845-3500 509-775-2878
STORAGE
826-4776 • 121 N. Main, Omak
VETERINARIAN
WELL DRILLING
PEST CONTROL Mid Valley Pest Control
WA lic. #FOGLEPS095L4 foglepump.com
Legal
WINTHROP Horizon Flats 509-996-2264
CANVAS REPAIR
STORAGE Valley Mini Storage
Don Kruse Electric, Inc. Residential • Commercial Complete Retail Selection for the Do-It-Yourselfer 509-826-4301 • 800-847-7585
OFFICE/COPYING
8x10 units
Hwy. 7 S., Tonasket
509-486-1490
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Cates & Erb Inc.
General Contractor
• Excavation • Sitework, commercial & residential • Bridges, driveways • Utilities
509-826-4752 Bonded & licensed CATESE1066MQ
Injury Attorneys
PERSONAL INJURY ON-THE-JOB INJURIES SOCIAL SECURITY DISABIITY Serving Omak and all surrounding areas Calbom & Schwab has been handling Injury claims for over 60 years! *Call today for a free consultation* 1-800-497-1755 NO SETTLEMENT | NO FEE
Rodeo Trail Mini Storage
Check Our Low Prices!
• Covered RV Storage • Electric Gate/Security Fence • Between Omak/Okanogan 5x5 5x10
Sizes 10x10 10x15 10x20
10x25 10x30
509-826-7520
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