InfoBook 2012

Okanogan Country 2012

Supplement to The Omak-Okanogan Chronicle

Okanogan County PUD, the Columbia River and You Remember the song, “Roll On, Columbia, Roll On”? Well, when Woody Guthrie sang “your power is turning our darkness to dawn,” he was telling rural Northwest residents that the newly formed Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and its Columbia River dams were there to make life a little bit brighter. BPA was responsible for building the Bonneville and Grand Coulee Dams on the Columbia and for selling and distributing power from the river’s federal hydroelectric system.

Okanogan County Public Utility District (PUD) became a piece of that system, and since 1945, the PUD has provided electrical service throughout Okanogan County. As a Public Power utility, we are owned by the people we serve.

Our customers elect three commissioners to set policy and rates for our utility. Our mission is to provide dependable, not-for-profit utility services governed by, and for the benefit of, our customers in a safe and environmentally manner. Today, we serve approximately 20,000 customers throughout Okanogan County. To sign up for electrical service, visit your convenient local PUD office listed below.

Over the years the PUD has evolved from simply providing electrical power, to providing telecom services, to being a leading source of information on safety and energy conservation awareness. The PUD provides a multitude of community oriented programs including weatherization loans for both residential and commercial customers, energy audits, and renewables. For your energy conservation efforts we also offer rebates for insulation upgrades, commercial lighting retrofits, qualifying Energy Star appliances and manufactured homes.

For further information concerning the many energy conservation programs and services provided by your local PUD, please contact the Energy Services Department at 509-422-8427 or 422-8428.

Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County 1331 2nd N., Okanogan • 422-3310 • 18 W. 1st Ave., Omak, 422-8380 • 101 S. Bridge, Brewster, 689-2502 • 1500 Main, Oroville, 476-3531 • 307 S. Western Ave., Tonasket, 486-2131 • 201 Hwy. 20 South, Twisp, 997-2526

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Quick guide to services Ferry County www.ferry-county.com (county government) or www.ferrycounty.com (tourism)

Okanogan County www.okanogancounty.org (county government) or www.okanogancountry.com (tourism)

Border crossing U.S. Customs Service: (509) 476-2955, www.cbp.gov/, www.customs.gov or www.travel.state.gov

U.S. Forest Service • Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests: www.fs.fed.us/r6/oka • Okanogan Valley office: 1240 S. Second Ave., Okanogan, WA 98840; (509) 826-3275 • Tonasket Ranger District: 1 W. Winesap, Tonasket, WA 98855; (509) 4862186 • Methow Valley Ranger District: 24 West Chewuch Road, Winthrop, WA 98862; (509) 996-4000 • North Cascades Smokejumper Base: 23 Inter City Airport Road, Winthrop, WA 98862; (509) 997-9750 • Colville National Forest: www.fs.fed.us/r6/colville • Headquarters: 765 S. Main St., Colville, WA 99114; (509) 684-7000 • Republic Ranger District: 650 E. Delaware Ave., Republic, WA 99166; (509) 775-7400

Colville Confederated Tribes • Information: www.colvilletribes.com • Fish and Wildlife: (509) 634-2110 • Parks and Recreation: (509) 634-3145

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area • Water levels: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, (800) 824-4916 • Recreation area: (509) 633-9441 or (509) 738-6366; www.nps.gov/state/WA/laro/index.htm

North Cascades National Park General information: (360) 854-7200; www.nps.gov/noca

Washington State • Sno-Parks: www.parks.wa.gov/winter/ vendor.asp • Park reservations: (888) CAMPOUT (226-7688); www.parks.wa.gov/reserve.asp • State parks information: (360) 902-8844, TDD (360) 664-3133; www.parks.wa.gov/parks

Emergencies: 911

Inside InfoBook Chamber directories Brewster ....................................................51 Conconully................................................53 Okanogan..................................................55 Omak.........................................................57 Oroville .....................................................61 Tonasket ...................................................63

Business listings Directory of businesses and services.......64

Information Cemetery districts ....................................25 Cities.........................................................34 Colleges ....................................................30 Colville Confederated Tribes ...................30 Congress ...................................................34 Education .................................................28 Electricity providers.................................32 Ferry County census statistics .................49 Ferry County elected officials..................20 Ferry County government ........................21 Ferry County profile.................................44 Fire districts .............................................25 Forest Service ...........................................32 Healthy Youth Survey ..............................53 Hospitals ..................................................26 Legislators ................................................33 Libraries ...................................................27 North Cascades Highway .........................55 Okanogan County census statistics .........49 Okanogan County elected officials ..........22 Okanogan County government................23 Okanogan County profile.........................39 Organizations .............................................2 Post offices ...............................................33 Water and flood districts .........................25 Index of advertisers..................................72

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Organizations Agriculture Agriculture, general 4-H. Youth development program of Washington State University Extension.

Provides formal and non-formal, community-focused, experiential learning; develops skills that benefit youth throughout life; fosters leadership and volunteerism in youth and adults, and strengthens families and communities. Open to all youth ages 519. Ann Fagerlie, 4-H program coordinator. Information: 509-4227245.

Ferry County Conservation District. Information: 509-775-3473 or 888-834-7516.

Okanogan Producers Marketing Association.

Member farmers collaborate on marketing and growing their products; group helps educate others on how to set up similar marketing groups. Information: Diana Weddle, 509-486-1219 or nwed@televar.com.

Okanogan Conservation District.

Provides voluntary assistance to Okanogan County landowners for the conservation of natural resources.

Board meets first Thursday of month at Ag Service Center, 1251 S. Second Ave., Okanogan. Ivan Oberg, chair; Jerry Asmussen, vice chair; Albert Roberts, auditor; Craig Nelson, manager. Information: 509-422-0855 Ext. 5.

Okanogan County Farm Bureau.

Grassroots organization of farmers, ranchers, associate members and businesses who support agriculture and work jointly on issues to ensure the future of family farming. Information: Jon Wyss, president, 509-733-0513.

Okanogan County Horticultural Pest and Disease Control. Board meets at 2 p.m. the third Monday of the month. Dan McCarthy, pest control agent; 123 N. Fifth Ave., Room 150, Okanogan; 509-322-1286.

Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control. Assists landowners with weed problems, enforces weed laws.

Information: 509-422-7165 or noxiousweeds@co.okanogan.wa.us.

Okanogan FFA Alumni. Supports Okanogan High School FFA. Information: Lonnie Dixon, 509-4223770; Gwen Whitley, 509-422-7190.

Okanogan Valley Farmers Market. Home-grown, handmade products at two markets, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Legion Park, Okanogan, from May to October and

3:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays at Civic League Park, Omak, from July to October.

Offers fresh produce, vegetables, fruit, plant starts, honey, baked goods, locally roasted coffee, crafts and music.

Information: Julia Cousins, 509-8260457.

Slow Food Okanogan. Local chapter of an international organization dedicated to local food systems, artisan food and tasty eats. Sponsors fall Okanogan Feast, spring seed swap and other food events. Information: Albert Roberts and Carey Hunter, 509826-9492, albert_roberts@hotmail. com or info@pinestumpfarms.com.

Washington State University Extension for Okanogan County.

Provides education and information on agriculture, livestock, family living, home economics, food safety, 4-H and gardening. Ann Fagerlie, 4-H program coordinator. Information: 509-422-7245 or P.O. Box 391, Okanogan 98840.

Apples/pears Okanogan County Horticulture Association. Annual meeting is in February; also holds board meetings noon the third Monday of each month.

Information: Dan McCarthy, secretary; 50 Sylvester Road, Tonasket 98855; phone 509-322-1286.

Cattle Colville Indian Livestock Association. Promotes sound range management on the Colville Indian Reservation. Information: Albert Best, president, 509-826-1104; Gail Kuhne, vice president; Norma Sanchez, secretary; Robert Compton, tribal range department, 509-634-2308.

Okanogan County Cattlemen’s Association.

Supports cattle producers, provides education and information on beef cattle production.

Meets second Tuesday of the month.

Information: Boyd Kinney, president, 509-422-2009; Larry Brownlee, first vice president, 509-422-2532.

Okanogan County CattleWomen.

Promotes cattle industry, beef information and education. Information: Noreen Olma, 509-486-1415; Sheila Barnes, 509-223-3240; Kim Bird, 509422-2822, Katlenia Vejraska, 509-8262516; Donna Harkness, 509-422-2967.

Grange Ferry County Pomona Grange.

“Mother” organization for county Grange organizations. Information: Kathy Harcourt, 509-775-3044.

Subordinate Granges are: • Eagle Cliff. Holds potluck meeting the fourth Tuesday at the Grange on Customs Road, Curlew. Information: Cec Hamilton, 509-775-0191 • Kettle River. Meets first Friday of the month at the Grange on Highway 395, Barstow. Information: 509-7386253 or Ron Eslick, 509-684-5376.

• Malo. Meets second Monday of the month at the Grange on state Highway 21 N., Malo. Information: Jon Chrysler, 509-775-8997.

• San Poil. Meets first Thursday of the month at 12 Creamery Road, Republic. Information: Kathy Harcourt, 509-775-3044.

Okanogan County Pomona Grange. “Mother” organization for county Grange organizations. Grange provides economic self-help on a cooperative basis, legislative liaison, social and recreational opportunities, and community/civic opportunities.

State Grange convention is in June.

Information: George Penner, master, 509-485-1922.

Subordinate Granges are: • Brewster. Meets 6 p.m. second Thursday of month. Information: Marge Hagy, secretary, 509-689-2748; Ralph Morgan, master, 509-689-2939.

• Mount Olive (Riverside). Meets 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of month for potluck and business meeting.

Information: Albert Wilson, 509-4862045; Ruthann Wilson, 509-486-2045; Zoe Sweger, chairwoman of women’s activities, 509-826-1879; Margie Mefford, rentals, 509-826-5810.

• Malott. Meets second Monday of month. Information: Dwain Denton, master, 509-422-3665; Raylene Lange, chairwoman of women’s activities, 509422-2466.

• Molson. Meets 7 p.m. second Thursday of month. Information: George Penner, master, 509-485-1922; Gloria Engelbretson, secretary, 509485-1925; Penny Cole, chairwoman of women’s activities, 509-485-2343.

• Okanogan. Meets 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday of month for potluck. Information: Jim Martin, master, 509-422-5309; Ida Laurie, secretary, 509-422-3751; Sally Alexander, chairwoman of women’s activities, 509-826-6181.

• Oroville. Meets 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of month for potluck.

Information: Don Steg, master, 509476-4570; Betty Steg, secretary, 509476-3878.

• Tunk Valley. Meets 6:30 p.m. third

Saturday of month for potluck.

Information: Jeff Lyon, 509-826-9212; Judy Fox, secretary, 509-826-5788; Charlotte Anderson, rentals, 509-8261657.

• Twisp Valley. Meets 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday of month.

Information: Terry Dixon, master, 509997-7494; Wendy Braden, secretary, 509-997-9357; Billie Somerville, treasurer, 509-997-4841.

Washington State Grange. Area deputy, John Hamilton, 509-775-0191.

Arts and music Arts, general Artists of the Okanogan.

Supports painting, sculpture, dance, music, theater, glass working and other creative arts. Meets 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in the Omak Public Library Pioneer Room.

President: Barbara Conner-Reed, 509422-9774.

Methow Arts Alliance. Non-profit organization focusing on bringing a diverse menu of art experiences to Okanogan County. Performance series brings performers from around the world. Works with six school districts, plus arts and cultural organizations and business partners to keep the arts thriving in the community. Information: Amanda L. Jackson, executive director; Box 723, Twisp 98856; 509-997-4004; info@methowartsalliance.org; www. methowartsalliance.org.

Okanogan County Artists Association.

Promotes and encourages local artists and art exhibits, brings in visiting artists for lessons; participates in Art Appreciation Week in June; organizes Omak Western and Native Art Show in August. Holds monthly meetings and periodic paint-ins. Information: Carol Cranfill, 509-826-1344; Esther Hinger, 509-422-2826.

Okanogan Region Arts Education Partnership. A program of Methow Arts, providing high-quality arts learning experiences for more than 5,000 students in the Pateros, Brewster, Methow Valley, Okanogan and Omak school districts and Paschal Sherman Indian School. Information: Methow Arts, Box 723, Twisp 98856; 509-997-4004; artseducation@methow artsalliance.org; www.methowarts alliance.org/edu/art_residence.html.

Tonasket Community Cultural Center. Promoting arts and cultural

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Organizations enrichment in north Okanogan County since 1992. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Information: 509-486-1328; info@ cccoftonasket.org or info@community culturalcenter.org; www.community culturalcenter.org; 411 S. Western Ave., Tonasket; P.O. Box 664, Tonasket 98855.

Dance 2Hott. Competition dance and cheer group. Information: Gerien Gilman, 509-322-2103 or 2hottgg@ gmail.com.

Children’s Dance Theater. Stages productions and workshops for youngsters in Okanogan County so they can gain experience in dance and drama performance. CDT is a nondiscriminatory, non-profit organization that promotes the performing arts through education, scholarships and theatrical productions. Information: Lorrie Fraley-Wilson, 509-996-2544; P.O. Box 3959, Omak 98841-3959.

LFW Dance. Advanced students ages 14-18 who compete regionally and nationally in ballet, contemporary and classical jazz. Information: Lorrie Fraley-Wilson, 509-996-2544.

Fiber arts Caps for Kids. Volunteers make winter hats for children in need.

Information: Vicki Ledger, 509-8269955.

Kettle River Weavers Guild.

Meets first Monday of the month at various locations. Information: Betty Davis, 509-779-4751.

Mad Hatters. Makes hats for those in need. Information: Janyth Arvidson, 509-846-0580.

Methow Valley Spinners/Weavers Guild. Group shares and works to inspire people to spin and weave.

Meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays at 137 Old Twisp Highway, Twisp. Information: Kay Reiber, 509-997-5666, or Cathie Lewis, 509-996-3766.

Shear Creative Guild of Okanogan County. A spinning, weaving and fiber arts guild. Meets every two weeks at varying times.

Information: Marilynn Knapp, 509-4223020.

Warm Up America Ferry County Chapter. Meets 2 p.m. the fourth Saturday of each month at The Outfitters, Republic. Knits and crochets baby items, helmet liners for the military, shawls for the elderly and blankets for those in need. Beginners

and experienced knitters and crocheters welcome. Information, Ann Miller, 509-775-2281.

Music Cascadia, the Methow Music Association.

Promotes music education, participation and appreciation in the Methow and Okanogan valleys; private lessons, classes, youth and community orchestra through the Pipestone Institute; sponsors concerts and a scholarship program. Information: 509997-0222 or 997-4601; P.O. Box 1013, Twisp 98856; www.methownet.com/ cascadia.

Okanogan County chapter of Washington State Music Teachers’ Association.

Encourages and supports all private music teachers who are seeking to improve their teaching and grow professionally while adhering to the Music Teachers National Association code of ethics. Information: Roz Nau, 509-486-4673.

Okanogan Music Boosters.

Mission: To create and enhance musical opportunities for the children of the Okanogan community. Jayne Bowes, president, jfoinspire@ hotmail.com or 509-826-5750; Dee Camp, vice president, deecamp@ communitynet.org or 509-422-6582; Lisa Norton, secretary, lnorton64 @yahoo.com or 509-422-1802; Brian Bowes, treasurer, mangoman@ swift-stream.com or 509-826-5750.

Okanogan Valley Friends of Music. Promotes and sponsors musical performances, with an emphasis on but not limited to classical music. Information: Nora Ridenour, 509-826-4323.

Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus. Non-profit organization that promotes fine music for Okanogan County, provides performance opportunities for county musicians, performers and singers, and promotes music education and appreciation. Also offers costume rentals and sponsors Second Strings instruction program for beginning string players. Information: Vera Zachow, coordinator, 509-4222456, 509-846-3714 or zachow7 @msn.com; P.O. Box 1636, Omak 98841.

Omak Music Boosters. Supports middle school and high school bands and choirs in Omak. Information: Music director Don Pearce, 509-826-8510 (message).

Winthrop Music Association.

Operates the Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival. Information: William E. Stolberg, president, 509-997-3837 or president@winthropbluesfestival.org; Rhea J. Rolfe, volunteer coordinator, volunteer@winthropbluesfestival.org.

Performing arts Dawg Stars. Okanogan High School drama club. Information: Trisha Bradley, 509-422-3770 or tbradley@ oksd.wednet.edu.

Entertainment Extravaganza.

Showcases local talent and raises money for community causes; organizes Okanogan Valley Nashville Country Star contest for singers in fourth- through 12th-grades. Sponsors annual St. Nicholas Fund Christmas music program to raise money to provide food and presents for community members in need.

Information: Ed Lisenbey, 509-4221544.

Merc Playhouse. Summer and holiday plays, year-round concerts, recitals and community events. A nonprofit theater celebrating all performing arts. Information: Julie Wenzel, artistic director, Julie@mercplayhouse.org; Jane Hubrig, managing director, jane@mercplayhouse.org; info@merc playhouse.org; www.mercplayhouse. org; 509-997-PLAY (7529); P.O. Box 425, Twisp 98856; 101 S. Glover St., Twisp.

Methow Arts Alliance. Non-profit organization focusing on bringing a diverse menu of art experiences to Okanogan County. Performance series brings performers from around the world. Works with six school districts, plus arts and cultural organizations and business partners to keep the arts thriving in the community. Information: Amanda L. Jackson, executive director; Box 723, Twisp 98856; 509-997-4004; info@methowartsalliance.org; www.met howartsalliance.org.

Omak Performing Arts Center.

Theater owned by the Omak School District. Event booking, technical information: Nicole Pearce, 509-8268384.

Omak Performing Arts Center Foundation. Promotes and assists in managing the Omak Performing Arts Center, and raises funds to maintain and improve the theater. T. Lewis, president; Carolyn Meagher, vice president; Kathie Brown, secretary; Charlie Arvidson, treasurer; Arthur Himmler, Omak School District superintendent; Vera Zachow,

promotion coordinator, 509-422-2456; Nicole Pearce, Omak Performing Arts Center director, 509-826-8384; P.O. Box 327, Omak.

Pioneer Players. Omak High School drama club. Information: 509826-8384 or adviser Nicole Pearce, npearce@omaksd.wednet.edu.

Young Artists Theatre Company.

Program for kindergarten through 12thgrade children in Okanogan County.

Meets twice a week at Omak High School; performs a show each semester. Information: youngartists theatrecompany@gmail.com or nicole. p.pearce@gmail.com. Phone: 509-4229748.

Quilting The Quilters’ Group. Provides an opportunity to work on projects, show and tell, share information and do community service projects. Meets second Monday of the month at various member homes. Information: Carol O’Dell, 509-826-0379, or Narda McNally, 509-422-2595.

Square dancing Circle Square Dance Club. Holds dances the first Saturday of the month December through April at Tonasket Elementary School. Information: Karen Spencer, 509-422-2715; Sally and Levi Toulouse, 509-422-0105.

Country Squares Dance Club.

Holds dances the third Friday of November, first Saturday January through April and second Saturday in May at Tonasket Elementary School.

Information: Glenna and Pee Wee Jones, 509-486-2324; Karen Spencer, 509-422-2715; Sally and Levi Toulouse, 509-422-0105.

Northern Area Council of Square Dance Clubs. Holds dances the fifth Saturday of the month October through May at Tonasket Elementary School.

Information: Glenna and Pee Wee Jones, 509-486-2324; Karen Spencer, 509-422-2715; Sally and Levi Toulouse, 509-422-0105.

Writing Bridgeport Poets Group.

Information: Richard McGraw, 509-6863102, qdmac@televar.com.

North County Writers. Writers share their stories, poems and adventures. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, usually at Curlew’s old fire hall. Information, Carla Wert, 509-775-2018.

Them Dam Writers. Writing group

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Organizations in the Grand Coulee Dam area.

Information: Jean Nicholson, 509-6330405; Birdie Hensley, president, 3birdie@bigdam.net.

Tonasket Writers’ Group. Meets 1 p.m. first Monday of the month at the Tonasket Public Library. Information: 509-486-2366.

Community Community groups Chiliwist Club. Assists with community projects in Malott area; meets twice a month. Information: Rena Stout, 509-422-2717.

Community Foundation of North Central Washington. Administers endowments for scholarships and grants, and grants funds to community groups. Information: 509-663-7716 or 888-317-8314; P.O. Box 3332, Wenatchee 98807; Beth A. Stipe, executive director, beth@cfncw.org; www.cfncw.org.

Curlew Civic Club. Meets first Wednesday of month at Old Fire Hall, Curlew. Information: Bruce Wills, 509779-4716.

Ladybugs, Conconully Women’s Auxiliary. Raises funds to provide Conconully Volunteer Fire Department with equipment and apparatus; aids those who are burned out by residential fires. Information: Nihla Lowden, president, 509-422-1298; Marilyn Church, secretary pro tempore, 509826-4308; P.O. Box 347, Conconully 98819.

Malott Improvement Club.

Community social and support group; meets periodically. Meetings are open to the public. Information: Rick Schumacher, 509-422-6937; Tria Skirko, 509-429-1010.

Mid-Valley Hospital Foundation.

Secures financial resources necessary to maintain high-quality, personalized patient care at Mid-Valley Hospital.

Information: 509-826-1760.

Okanogan County Search and Rescue Advisory Council.

Information: Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office, 509-422-7200.

Okanogan County Singles. Meets periodically for potlucks. Information: 509-422-9939.

Okanogan Volunteer Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary.

Supports fire department. Information: Patti Hennigs, 509-422-2192; 753 N. Fourth Ave., Okanogan.

St. Nicholas Fund. Provides Christmas gifts to community members in need. Holds a December benefit concert in conjunction with Entertainment Extravaganza.

Information and contributions: P.O. Box 3453, Omak, or Chuck Skirko, (406) 223-2100; Tria Skirko, 509-429-1010.

The Rainbow Bridge. Envisions a community where all people are accepted, regardless of sexual orientation. Committed to creating a society that celebrates diversity, recognizes the dignity of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and undefined people, and embraces full and equal human rights for all. Mission: To provide and confidential and friendly environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals, along with family and friends, to network, socialize and participate in group community service and outreach programs. Meets weekly. Information: 509-429-3479, 509-557-5249 or zendreaux@ gmail.com; 509-846-4635.

Tonasket Community Cultural Center. Promoting arts and cultural enrichment in north Okanogan County since 1992. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Information: 411 S. Western Ave., Tonasket’ P.O. Box 664, Tonasket 98855; 509-486-1328; info@community culturalcenter.org; www.community culturalcenter.org.

Wauconda Club. Women’s club, assists the Wauconda community.

Meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Wauconda Community Hall.

Information: Kristi Breezee, 509-4861431.

Wauconda Community Hall.

Organizes community events, holds fund-raisers. Operates food and clothing bank. Holds Flag Day celebration, car show and sock hop in July, Halloween party for children, hunters’ breakfast and pie auction; supports and hosts 4-H mutt show.

Information: http://waucondahall.org; Kristi Breezee, 509-486-1431; Gary Willett, 509-486-0709.

Fairs/festivals Conscious Culture Festival.

Celebrates music, art, education and conscious living.

Information: www.consciousculturefestival.com.

Fairy and Human Relations Congress. Dedicated to promoting communication and co-creation with nature spirits, devas and the faery

realms. Information: http://www.fairy congress.com/.

Ferry County Fair Association.

Meets the fourth Thursday at fairgrounds. Information: Cec Hamilton, 509-775-3146 or 509-775-0191.

Health and Spirituality Faire.

Tools and teachings for living well.

Sponsored by and held at the Tonasket Community Cultural Center on spring equinox weekend. Information: 509486-1328 or www.cccoftonasket.org; Julie Greenwood, 509-486-1045; Laura Greenwood, 509-486-0188.

Okanogan Family Faire. Nonprofit, charitable organization that provides community events to support public education on a broad range of traditional, rural, economic and spiritual values that reflect respect for the diversity of all people, wildlife and earth. Holds barter event in the fall.

Information: 509-486-2173 or www.okanoganfamilyfaire.net; P.O. Box 761, Tonasket 98855; 416 ½ S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket 98855; general manager Sadie Cohoe, manager@okanoganfamilyfaire.net; adviser Peter James, info@okanogan familyfaire.net.

Okanogan County Fair. Annual fair is the weekend after Labor Day; 2012 fair is Sept. 6-9. Spring Home and Garden Show also planned; date to be announced. Fairgrounds location: 175 Rodeo Trail, Okanogan. Information: http://okanoganfair.org; 509-422-1621 or fair@communitynet.org.

Hispanic culture English as a second language classes. Information: Wenatchee Valley College at Omak, 509-422-7800.

Indian culture JOM programs. Indian education; operated through school districts.

Information: Omak, 826-0320; Okanogan, 509-422-3629.

Omak Stampede Indian Encampment Committee. Plans and stages Indian encampment and powwow during the Omak Stampede, second weekend in August; it emphasizes Native American culture in the local area. Information: Lottie Atkins, 509-634-2756 or 509-322-1740.

Red Road Association. Student club at Wenatchee Valley College at Omak. Promoted higher education, helps dispel myths and stereotypes, promotes Native American heritage.

Livia Millard, adviser, 509-422-7814 or lmillard@wvc.edu.

Political groups Democratic Central Committee.

Conducts business of the Democratic Party in Okanogan County. Information: Jackie Bradley, 509-422-3723.

Okanogan County Tea Party.

Local grassroots movement advocating limited constitutional government. Not related to the national Tea Party Patriots.

Information: Marian McClanahan, illuminescence2@ hotmail.com.

Republican Party. Conducts business of the Republican Party in Okanogan County. Officers: Teri Mitschelen, chairwoman, 509-4223944; Brett Baum, vice chairman.

Reading/library support Adult education/English as a second language. Classes through Wenatchee Valley College at Omak.

Information: 509-422-7800.

Brown Bag Book Club. Meets at noon the third Wednesday of month at Okanogan Public Library for informal discussions of a variety of books.

Information: Coral Harrison, 509-8261105.

Okanogan preschool story time.

Stories, games and fun activities.

Information: 509-422-2609.

Okanogan County Literacy Council. Volunteer group that promotes literacy and provides learning opportunities to all Okanogan County adults who wish to gain or improve basic skills in the use of written and spoken English and arithmetic.

Information: Janyth Arvidson, project coordinator, Omak Public Library, 509826-1820; P.O. Box J, 30 S. Ash St., Omak.

Okanogan Friends of the Library.

Supports the library; holds fund-raisers to benefit the library. Information: 509422-2609.

Omak Library Book Discussion Groups. Groups for all ages of readers.

Information: 509-826-1820.

Omak Library Foundation. Meets annually. Group receives bequests, gifts, memorials and donations for the Omak Public Library’s furnishings and equipment to enrich the library.

Information: 509-826-1820; P.O. Box J, Omak.

Omak Pioneer Club (Friends of Omak Library). Social group helps with library events and fund raising for library furnishings and events, and children’s reading and craft programs.

Donna Hanks, president; Janet Dengel, secretary-treasurer. Information: Diane

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Organizations Doust, 509-826-1630; 75 Woods Road, Omak.

Omak story time. Meets 11:30 a.m. to noon every Friday at the Omak Public Library for stories, rhymes and songs for children from birth to 5 years.

Promotes the love of books to children along with essential skills for reading readiness. Information: 509-826-1820.

Oroville Friends of the Library.

Meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Oroville Public Library.

Ongoing project is selling raising money for a new library building by selling engraved bricks, used books, etc. Sponsors a harvest celebration in the fall. Information: 509-476-2662 or Ellie Braman, 509-476-3121.

Republic Friends of the Library.

Supports the public library with fundraisers and other activities. Information: 509-775-3328.

Room One. An education and human resource center to promote health and well being for people of all ages. Many social services offered.

Information: 509-997-2050; info@room one.org; www.roomone.org.

Tonasket Library Board. Holds book sales in June and December to support library’s summer reading program and other projects. Supports library, takes books to shut-ins and the nursing home, assisted living center and senior center. Information: Meg Lange, 509-486-2366.

Tonasket Library Book Club.

Meets at 4 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the Tonasket Public Library.

Information: 509-486-2366.

Television Methow Valley Communications District. Serves the Methow Valley.

Information: Cam Pierce, secretary, P.O. Box 441, Twisp; 509-997-3284.

Okanogan County Television Reception District No. 1. Provides television and FM radio reception relay service into the Okanogan Valley.

Annual dues are requested from anyone who listens to or watches radio or TV on a non-cable or non-satellite system. Dues are payable to the Okanogan County Treasurer’s Office.

Information: Laurie Morgan, 509-4223621.

Okanogan County Television Reception District No. 3. Manages TV and radio translators in the south county. Information: Mildred Powell, 509-689-2200.

Economic Business/economic development Methow Forest Resources.

Community-based, non-profit group focused on linking public and private groups to find promising strategies to create jobs and business opportunities from local forest wood fiber.

Information: Lorah Waters, community forestry director, lorahwaters@ gmail.com; 509-923-1944 or 425-3083851; P.O. Box 404, Twisp, 98856; postmaster@methowforestresources. org; www.methowforestresources.org.

North Central Washington Business Loan Fund. Goal is to provide start-up and expansion financing for new and existing businesses in north central Washington and the Colville Indian Reservation.

Rich Watson, executive director and loan officer. Information: 509-860-4330; 410 E. Woodin Ave., Chelan; P.O. Box 3032, Chelan 98816; info@ncw loanfund.org; www.ncwloanfund.org.

North Central Washington

Fresh locally grown fruit and vegetables at affordable prices!

www.shawsfruit.com 3533A Hwy. 155, Coulee Dam, WA 99116 • 509-633-0133 donna@shawsfruit.com

Economic Development District.

Federally designated economic development district for the region covering Okanogan, Douglas and Chelan counties and the Colville Indian Reservation. Gail Howe, Pateros, board chairwoman; P.O. Box 1064, Wenatchee 98807; 509-682-6907 or jennifer@ncwedd.com.

Northwest Native Development Fund. Information: www.thenndf.org or Ted Piccolo, director, tedp@thenndf.org or 509-634-2624.

Partnership for a Sustainable Methow. Promotes practices that foster long-term sustainability and well-being in the Methow Valley. Information: 509997-1050; info@sustainablemethow. net; www.sustainablemethow.net; P.O. Box 264, Twisp 98856.

Republic Business and Professional Women. Meets 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month and noon the fourth Wednesday.

Information: Kate Maloret, 509-7753331, or Kathryn Mead, 509-775-3053.

SCORE. Part of a national organization of volunteers with a wide

range of business experience who provide free business counseling and low-cost workshops. Information: Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, 509-662-2116 or www.wenatchee.org/?s=SCORE. Small Business Development Center. A cooperative effort of The Economic Alliance, Washington State University and the U.S. Small Business Administration providing business management, technical assistance, training and research to small business owners and managers to improve profitability and stimulate economic growth. Free, confidential one-on-one counseling is provided. Information: 509-826-5107 or blakeney@methow. org; 320 Omak Ave. No. 400, Omak; www.wsbdc.org.

The Economic Alliance.

Promotes economic development in Okanogan County; provides small business counseling. Roni HolderDiefenbach, executive director; Carolyn Davis, administrative assistant.

Information: 509-826-5107; 320 Omak Ave., Omak; P.O. Box 626, Omak;

PROPRIETORS

Gibson’s North Fork Lodge “Your vacation destination no matter your recreation.”

Our cabins are newer, larger and contain complete facilities Enjoy a four season wonderland We are located close to two great fishing lakes www.gibsonsnorthforklodge.com

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Organizations www.economic-alliance.com.

Tonasket Visitors and Business Resource Center. Houses Tonasket Chamber of Commerce, Tonasket Visitor Information Center and business resource center offices at 215 S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket. Information: 509-486-4543, contact@tvbrc.org or www.tvbrc.org.

Chambers of commerce Brewster Chamber of Commerce. Meets at noon the first Tuesday of every other month, beginning in January, at various restaurants. Janet Jordan, president; Toni Tretwold, vice president; Rebecca Meadows, secretary; Dan Ewing, treasurer. Information: Toni Tretwold, 509-689-2546; Janet Jordan, 509-4223880; P.O. Box 1087, Brewster; toni@harmonyhousehcc.com; www. brewsterchamber.org.

Conconully Chamber of Commerce. Meets 11 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at one of four restaurants. Linda Bussell, president; Joan Leckvold, vice president; Sam Martin, secretary; Tami Cochran,

treasurer. Information: P.O. Box 309, Conconully 98819; 509-826-9050; 877826-9050; www.conconully.com.

Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce. Meets at noon every Thursday in various businesses. Susan Miller, manager; Scott Hunter, president; Jim Pachosa, vice president; Karrie Utz, secretary; Kathy Baty, treasurer. Information: 509633-3074, fax 509-633-2366; chamber@grandcouleedam.org; www. grandcouleedam.org.

Okanogan Chamber of Commerce. Decorates town for holidays; sponsors Frank S. Matsura historical photograph murals; holds Okanogan Days, Harvest Fest, Get Lit celebrations; sponsors giving tree for Valley Care Center; encourages and support businesses. Meets at noon second Tuesdays at the Cariboo Inn. Information: Kristin Zelenka, reddzelenka@frontier.com; P.O. Box 1125, Okanogan.

Omak Chamber of Commerce.

Meets third Wednesdays from September through May. Roger Harnack, president; Eric Schneider,

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Information: 509-826-1880; omak chamber@northcascades.net; www. omakchamber.com.

Oroville Chamber of Commerce.

Provides vision and leadership for Oroville and north central Okanogan County. Promotes tourism, economic development and a positive business climate to result in stability and growth for the region. Information: Gary DeVon, 509-476-3602; P.O. Box 2140, Oroville; orovillewashington@gmail. com; www.orovillewashington.com.

Republic Area Chamber of Commerce. Information: 65 N. Clark Ave., Republic 99166; P.O. Box 502, Republic 99166; 509-775-2704; info@republicchamber.org; republic chamber.org/.

Tonasket Chamber of Commerce. Meets at noon second and fourth Tuesdays at Whistler’s Restaurant. Information: 509-486-4429; P.O. Box 523, Tonasket; info@ tonasketchamber.com; www.tonasket chamber.com.

Twisp Chamber of Commerce.

Information: 509-997-2020; P.O. Box 686, Twisp 98856; info@twispinfo.com; www.twispinfo.com.

Winthrop Chamber of Commerce. Meets at 8:30 a.m. second Thursday of the month at the Winthrop Barn. Operates visitor center in its office, 202 Riverside Ave. Information: 509-996-2125 or 888-463-8469; P.O. Box 39, Winthrop 98862; 202 Highway 20; info@winthropwashington.com; www.winthropwashington.com.

Tourist information Colville Tribal Museum and Gift Shop. Located at 512 Mead Way, Coulee Dam. Information: 509-6330751.

Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Arrival Center. Fully accessible; features hands-on exhibits, auditorium and restrooms.

Packages, boxes, backpacks, bags and purses may not be taken inside. Cameras are OK. Open daily except New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Information: 509-633-9265; P.O. Box 620, Grand Coulee 99133;

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Methow Valley Community Center and Twisp Visitor Center.

Houses theater, library, senior center, arts groups and more. Open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, year-round. Located in old Twisp High School building on Highway 20.

Information: P.O. Box 565, Twisp 98856; 509-997-2926; mvccenter@methow. net.

Okanogan County Tourism Council. Coordinates and promotes sustainable Okanogan Country tourism. Information: 509-826-5107 or 888-431-3080; www.okanogancountry. com; info@okanogancountry.com; P.O. Box 626, Omak.

Okanogan County Tourism Advisory Board. Advises county commissioners on spending of county tourist tax money. Funding requests to Lalena Johns, clerk of the board, 123 N. Fifth Ave., Room 150, Okanogan.

Information: Rebecca Sawyer, 509476-3423 or rlsawyer73@hotmail.com.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Offers recreation information,

firewood and Christmas tree permits, state Sno-Park permits, information on hiking, camping and scenic opportunities.

Information: Headquarters/supervisor’s office, Wenatchee, (509) 664-9200; Okanogan Valley office, 1240 S. Second Ave., Okanogan, 509-8263275; Tonasket Ranger District, 1 W. Winesap, Tonasket, 509-486-2186; Methow Valley Ranger District, 24 W. Chewuch Road, Winthrop, 509-9964000; North Cascades Smokejumper Base, 23 Intercity Airport Road, Box 180, Winthrop, 509-997-9750.

Omak Visitor Information Center.

Located in East Side Park, Omak.

Open year round, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Sunday in summer months, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday the rest of the year.

Offers information on Washington and British Columbia. Information: 509-8264218 or 800-225-6625; 401 Omak Ave., Omak; omakvic@northcascades.net.

Oroville Visitor Information Center. Information center in Oroville Borderlands Historical Society Depot, 1210 Ironwood St. Information: 509-

Residential and Commercial

24-Hour Emergency Service Specializing in service and repair

Live customer service rep to take your call and dispatch tech!

Sewer pipe video inspection Pipe locating Sewer and plumbing repair High pressure sewer pipe cleaning Drain cleaning

24 hour emergency service

Code violations corrected Water heaters Softeners Remodels Whole house 888-381-6171 inspections Plumbing service Complete Gas piping Bathroom Fully stocked service vans!

Remodels!

476-2739.

Tonasket Visitor Information Center. Located at 215 S. Whitcomb Avenue. Information: 509-486-4543; contact@tvbrc.org; www.tvbrc.org.

Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information. Located at the main downtown intersection with Highway 20. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the summer, closed for winter.

Information: P.O. Box 39, Winthrop 98862; 509-996-2125 or 888-463-8469; www.winthropwashington.com.

Education Educational organizations American Association of University Women. An organization for women or men with a four-year college degree or a graduate holding an associate or equivalent degree from a qualified educational institution. Meets quarterly at 6:30 p.m. in member’s homes. Information: Donna Sanford, 509-826-1151.

North Valley Community

Schools. Offers a variety of community education classes. Information: 509476-2011 or comschools@chopaka. wednet.edu.

Okanogan County School Retiree Association. Serves both active and retired educators in sponsoring scholarships and legislation to improve the quality of retirees’ lives and the quality of education. Meets at 11 a.m. the last Fridays of September, October and January through May at the Koala Street Grill, Omak.

Information: Penny Garrison, 509-4223393.

Okanogan County Child Development Association. Offers services for children ages birth to 5 and pregnant women. Information: 509-8262466.

Okanogan Valley Home Schoolers. Home schooling parents are available to answer questions and encourage the home schooling adventure. Annual book swap, testing and information nights. Information: Emily Hale, 509-826-1653.

Apple Hill Art Camp. Provides affordable, week-long art classes to

Auto Sales Serving our customers and community since 1973 with the entire line from Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Ford

509-826-0660 509-486-2446

Journeyman plumbers 40 years’ experience

www.levineplumbing.biz No dig sewer pipe repair and replacement

Sales • Service • Parts • Body Shop

Locally owned and operated 707 S. Okoma Drive, Omak 509-826-2000 • 1-800-635-3077 Know the price before we start the job!

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Organizations children ages 5-16 at sites in Omak and Tonasket. Shorter workshops available throughout the year. Information: Jody Olsen, 509-322-3071.

Omak Early Childhood Program.

Affiliated with Omak School District.

The program serves preschoolers, including special education preschoolers.

Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) available based on income.

Information: Sheila Crowder, 509-8262380.

Omak School Secretaries Association. Information: Box 833, Omak; Sue Skaarvold, 509-826-8555.

Paschal Sherman Indian School parent group.

Information: www.psischiefs.org.

P.E.O. Assists women in attaining higher education through loans and grants. Gives scholarships to seniors at Omak and Okanogan high schools every year. Meets 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday from September through May in members’ homes. Information: Marsha Aufenkamp, 509-826-3423.

Republic Booster Club. Meets first Monday of the month at Esther’s Cantina. Information: Virginia Land, 509-775-3352.

Room One. A health and social service center to promote well being for people of all ages. Information: 509997-2050; info@roomone.com; www. roomone.org.

Wenatchee Valley College at Omak Foundation.

Supports programs and facilities at Wenatchee Valley College at Omak. Information: 509-422-7835; fax 509-422-7801; WVCO Foundation, P.O. Box 1374, Omak 98841; jshort@wvc.edu.

Fraternal Fraternal organizations Okanogan County Shrine Club.

Dedicated to helping children.

Organization offers free treatment to children. Meets 7 p.m. second Monday of the month throughout Okanogan County. Information: Gary Bull, secretary, 509-476-2129.

Okanogan Eagles, Aerie No. 3004. Meets at 7 p.m. first and third Mondays; auxiliary meets 7 p.m. first and third Mondays. Sunday breakfast weekly, 8-11 a.m., open to the public.

Information: 1820 N. Second Ave., Okanogan; 509-422-1936.

Okanogan Masons. Meets the

second Wednesday of each month.

Information: Don McNett, secretary, 509-422-2597, or William Carter, 509322-3450.

Okanogan Order of Eastern Star.

Meets 7:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month except July and August.

Information: Mary Lou Mosby, 509-4221816.

Omak Elks Lodge. Family oriented group that does community activities including hoop shoots for youngsters, veterans’ assistance, scholarships, student of the month, athletic team sponsorships and helping families in need. Facility includes banquet hall.

Information: 110 S. Ash St., Omak; 509826-5452.

Omak Masons Palestine Lodge No. 214. Meets 8 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

Information: John McDonald, 509-4222109.

Omak Moose Lodge. Information: 509-422-5061.

Quad City Eagles. Meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Eagles Lodge in Bridgeport.

Auxiliary meets at 5 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the lodge. Information: Garnet Hill, 509686-6535; Dianne Sleeper, 509-6865921 or 509-449-0750.

Republic Eagles Aerie 68. Men’s meeting second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.; women’s meeting second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Joint women’s and men’s meeting the first Wednesday of the month. Information: Tina Felton, 509-775-3094.

Tonasket Eagles Aerie 3002.

Meets 8 p.m. first and third Wednesday of month at Aerie Hall. Auxiliary meets at 6:30 p.m. first and third Thursday at Aerie Hall. RV parking available.

Hamburger night and bingo every Friday, open to the public. Information: P.O. Box 2107; 213 Western Ave.; 509486-2299.

History Genealogy Okanogan County Genealogical Society. Promotes interest in preserving family history, offers continuing education and assistance in research procedures, provides a growing genealogical library at the Wilson Research Center (next to the Okanogan County Historical Museum,

Okanogan) and publishes Okanogan County cemetery and vital statistic records. Phil Brown, president; Peggy Oliver, vice president; Gero Mitschelen, treasurer; Karyl Hubbard, secretary.

Information: P.O. Box 95, Malott 98829; ocgs@ncidata.com or gerom@north cascades.net; Margaret Mitschelen, 509-422-3944.

History/museums Borderlands Historical Society.

Promotes north county history with records, photos and artifacts for Oroville, Molson, Chesaw and Tonasket. Maintains two museums, the Old Oroville Depot and the Old Customs House, and Oroville Visitor Information Center in the Old Depot.

Information: Kay Sibley, 509-476-2476.

Bruce and Merilynn Wilson Research Center. Houses reference materials of the Okanogan County Historical Society and Okanogan County Genealogical Society.

Information: 509-422-4272.

Colville Tribal Archives and Records. Information: 509-634-2150 or www.colvilletribes.com.

Colville Tribal Museum and Gift Shop. Open from May through October. Located at 512 Mead Way, Coulee Dam. Information: 509-6330751.

Ferry County Historical Society.

Preserves the county’s history. Meets the fourth Tuesday of odd months at the Historical Center, Republic. Information Lisa Barksdale, 509-779-4412.

Okanogan County Historical Society. Promotes Okanogan County history. Publishes quarterly magazine, The Heritage; conducts pioneer interviews; operates museums in Okanogan, Molson (Old Molson, Molson School), Conconully and Winthrop (Shafer); maintains and operates the Wilson Research Center, photographic collections and historical signs. Board meets quarterly. Also home of the Okanogan County Genealogical Society (see separate listing). Marilynn Moses, coordinator; Richard Ries, president; Sandy Brightbill, vice president; Don Hruska, treasurer. Information: 509-422-4272; mailing P.O. Box 1129, Okanogan; ochs@ncidata.com.

Conconully Museum. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays or by appointment yearround. Information: 509-826-4308.

Molson Museums.

School

museum open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Old Molson Museum open April to November, weather permitting.

Information: Mary Louise Loe, 509-4853292.

Okanogan Fire Hall Museum.

Replica of historic Okanogan Fire Hall.

Located in Okanogan’s Legion Park, adjacent to Okanogan County Historical Museum and Wilson Research Center. Information: 509422-4272.

Okanogan Historical Museum.

Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during summer months, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Self-guided museum detailing the county’s history; includes old-fashioned “Main Street” display, apple history, farm implements and settler’s cabin.

Information: 509-422-4272.

Shafer Museum. Features Guy Waring cabin, stamp mill, photographs and newspapers. Open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, open weekends in May and September; hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission by donation, membership rates vary.

Information: 285 Castle Ave., Winthrop; P.O. Box 46; 509-996-2712; www.shafermuseum.com; staff@shafer museum.com.

Old Oroville Depot. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday from May 1 through Sept. 15, or by request. Information: Kay Sibley, 509476-2476.

Old Customs House, Oroville.

Available year round for look-in viewing.

Open to the public during Oroville May Day celebration and Heritage Days.

Information: Kay Sibley, 509-476-2476.

Omak Rodeo and Native American Center. Works to develop and build a museum and community center to house Omak Stampede and Native American historical information.

Information: 509-826-1983 or www.omakstampede.org.

The Society for Creative Anachronism Inc. Non-profit, educational organization dedicated to the study and re-creation of the Middle Ages. Information: Kelly Cariker, The Shire of Dregate, 509-422-5101 or www.dregate.com.

Hobbies Airplanes/airports Anderson Field.

Brewster municipal airport. Information: J.D.

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Organizations Smith, manager, 509-689-3464.

Civil Air Patrol. Provides leadership activities for young people; instructs cadets in air space education; members can participate in searches for missing persons; operates a drill team and color guard. Based at Okanogan Legion Airport. Information: Vickie Scholla, 509-322-0438.

Dorothy Scott Municipal Airport.

Owned by City of Oroville. Information: Oroville City Hall, 509-476-2926.

Methow Valley State Airport.

Operated by the state Department of Transportation. Information: www.ws dot.wa.gov/aviation/AllStateAirports/ Winthrop_MethowValleyState.htm.

North Cascades Smokejumper Base. Operated by Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests at Methow Valley State Airport. Assists with firefighting activities locally and throughout the nation. Information: 509997-9750, www.ncsbsmokejumpers. com.

Okanogan County chapter of the Washington Pilots’ Association.

Meets third Thursday of month in Okanogan or Tonasket, alternating each month. Information: Leroy Orr, 509-486-4502.

Okanogan Legion Airport Improvement Association. Manages Okanogan Legion Airport under contract with the City of Okanogan.

Information: Harlan Warner, 509-4223748.

Okanogan Legion Airport. Owned

by City of Okanogan. Information: 509422-3600.

Omak Municipal Airport. Owned

by City of Omak. Information: 509-8266270 or 509-826-1170; www.omak city.com.

Tonasket Airport Improvement Club. Annual Fly-In every Father’s Day;

includes barbecue on Saturday of Father’s Day weekend and breakfast Sunday morning. Free airplane rides for children 16 years of age and under on Father’s Day. Information: Leroy Orr, president, 509-486-4502.

Tonasket Flying Club. Promotes aviation education and flying lessons.

Information: Don Gray, president, 509486-8800.

Tonasket Municipal Airport.

Operated by City of Tonasket.

Information: Bill Pilkinton, 509-4862132.

Twisp Municipal Airport.

Operated by Town of Twisp.

Information: 509-997-4081.

Cars Coulee Cruizers Car Club. Stages Best Rod Run by a Dam Site each Father’s Day weekend in Grand Coulee area. Information: P.O. Box 665, Grand Coulee 99133; Steve Knighten, 509633-0382.

Curlew Antique Car Museum Supporters. Meets the third Sunday of the month at the museum or at a supporter’s home. Information: Larry Lembke, 509-775-3521.

Friendly OK Car Club. Meets 7 p.m. first Tuesday of month. Produces monthly newsletter; holds an annual car show, swap meet and flea market at East Side Park, Omak, on Mother’s Day weekend. Purpose is to preserve and maintain motor vehicles of classic and historical value, and unite owners of special vehicles. Open to all ages.

Information: Paul Yarnell, 509-8260160; http://clubs.hemmings.com/ clubsites/friendlyok/.

North Country Car Club. Meets 6:30 p.m. fourth Thursday at Whistler’s Family Restaurant, Tonasket. Promotes interest in older vehicles and networks

with people with like interests. Car show Saturday of Father’s Day weekend, also does car runs, meets with other clubs.

Information: Terry Rampley, 509-4862777; Lola Orr, 509-486-4502.

Demolition derby Omak Stampede Inc. Sponsors demolition derby in late June and Omak Stampede the second weekend in August. Information: 509-826-1983; tickets 509-826-1002 or 800- 933-6625; stampede@northcascades.net; www. omakstampede.org.

Tonasket Comancheros.

Sponsors Tonasket Demolition Derby on Sunday of Labor Day weekend, Tonasket Junior Rodeo in April, Tonasket Founders’ Day Rodeo the first weekend in June. Information: Mike Stansbury, 509-322-2390.

Dolls Okanogan Valley Doll Club.

Member of the United Federation of Doll Clubs, which has chapters throughout the county meeting to share the love of dolls, doll repair and doll making, and to host the annual doll show and sale in April. Meets the first Tuesday of each month. Information: P.O. Box 3235, Omak 98841; Linda Timentwa, 509-826-1845.

Gems Chief Joseph Gem and Mineral Club. Promotes interest in rock collecting, and gems and minerals.

Meets at 5:30 p.m. second Wednesday of month, except January and February, at Omak Elks Club.

Information: Bette Randell, treasurer, 509-826-0111.

Lawnmower racing Okanogan Valley Lawnmower

Racing Association. Promotes racing of modified riding lawnmowers.

Information: Kevin Fletcher, vice president, 509-322-7017.

Radio Okanogan County Amateur Radio Club. Tests for amateur radio and holds field days for beginners.

Meets at 6:30 p.m. third Wednesday each month, rotating between the sheriff’s office’s upstairs classroom, Okanogan, and North Valley Hospital, Tonasket. Information: Loren Holthaus, 509-422-0307.

Miscellaneous Animals Animal Foster Care. Aids abandoned cats in Okanogan County by giving foster care and eventual placement in a permanent home; shelter located at 4 Spring Coulee Road, Okanogan. Cats can be adopted between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Mailing: P.O. Box 3385, Omak 98841; Information: 509-4223364.

Forget Me Not Animal Shelter.

Open by appointment only. Spay-neuter assistance program for Ferry County residents, Fear No Feral program, adoption program and pet food bank.

Information: 49 W Curlew Lake Road, Republic; 509-775-2308, www.forgetme notshelter.org.

Keystone Animal Rescue.

Located near Riverside. Information: 509-322-7604.

Nourishing Hands Pet Food Bank. Information: Janice Andrews, 509-556-2753.

Okanogan County Farm Animal

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509-826-0246 705 Omache Drive • Omache Shopping Center

Fax: (509) 422-5002 scottb@communitynet.org

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Organizations Shelter. Provides support of care for unwanted, abandoned or injured farm animals. Goal is to reduce animal abuse; animals are adopted whenever possible. Does not deal with cats or dogs. Livestock feed donations welcome. Information: Pat Byrd, 509422-6388.

Okanogan Regional Spay and Neuter Project (OK SNIP). Offers lowcost spay and neuter services to lowincome families and spays and neuters feral cats. Location: 2358 Elmway, Okanogan. Information: 509-422-9960.

Gardening/trees Okanogan County Master Gardeners. Organized to educate and promote sound gardening practices.

Meets second Thursdays at extension office in Okanogan County Courthouse. Information: 509-4227245.

Okanogan-Omak Tree Board.

Promotes planting and maintenance of urban trees. Call to confirm meeting times and location. Information: Donna Newell, 509-422-4444.

Okanogan River Garlic Festival.

Tonasket tourist activity includes music, food, wine tasting, arts and crafts; promoted by the Community Cultural Center. Held in August. Information: 509-486-1328 or www.cccoftonasket. org.

Okanogan Valley Farmers’ Market. Home-grown, handmade products at two markets, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Legion Park, Okanogan, from May to October and 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Civic League Park, Omak, from July to October. Offers fresh produce, fruits and vegetables, plant starts, honey, baked goods, locally roasted coffee, crafts and music. Information: 509-8260457.

Tonasket Garden Club. Usually meets at 1:30 p.m. second Monday of the month in members’ homes.

Information: Betty Holmes, 509-2233427.

Peace groups Community Monitoring Mined Minerals.

Information: Michael “Buffalo” Mazzetti, 425-785-9559.

Greater Okanogan Community

Network. Provides youth and family advocacy. Meets monthly. Information: Rochelle Riling, 509-422-1223.

Nuclear-Free Okanogan.

Information: Michael “Buffalo” Mazzetti, 425-785-9559.

Recreation Bicycles Methow Valley Sport Trails Association. Maintains trail network for cross country skiing and biking/hiking trails. Information: 509-996-3287; www.mvsta.com.

Fishing Methow Valley Fly Fishers. Meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month (except July, August and November) at Liberty Bell High School.

Information: P.O. Box 101, Winthrop 98862; Mary Johnson, president, 509997-9001.

Okanogan County Fly Fishing Club. Promotes fly fishing. Meets second Thursday of the month at Okanogan Grange Hall during winter; various lake locations in summer.

Information: Dale Crandall, president, 509-223-3200.

Okanogan Valley Bass Club.

Promotes fun and recreation, preserves fisheries through catch-andrelease program, works with state Department of Fish and Wildlife and other agencies. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Hometown Pizza, Omak; www.okanoganvalley bassclub.com; mailing P.O. Box 1255, Omak 98841.

Golfing Okanogan Valley Golf Club.

Meets noon the first Thursday of the month from March through October, Okanogan Valley Golf Course.

Information: Betty Harneit, 509-8260111.

Guns, sport 4-H shooting sports clubs. Clubs promote safe gun use, shooting skills; members work and often meet together. Information: Washington State University Extension for Okanogan County, 509-422-7245.

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Old Depot Museum Open May 1-Sept. 15 Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Breakfast at the Airport, Fly-In, Plane Rides, Antique Tractor Show & Races, Arts and Crafts, Garden Club Yard Sale, Farmer’s Market, Art in the Park, Growing Native American Artifact Display, Community Choir, Music Stage, and much, much more!

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Organizations agricultural education. School-affiliated clubs provide instruction in agricultural pursuits and competition in shooting sports. Information: Todd Dezellem, Brewster, 509-689-3449; Adam Corum, Bridgeport, 509-686-8770; Lonnie Dixon, Okanogan, 509-422-3770; Gale Wilson, Omak, 509-826-5150; Walt Arnold, Oroville, 509-476-3612; Lyle Blackburn, Pateros, 509-923-2343; Matt Deebach, Tonasket, 509-4862126.

Okanogan Wildlife Council.

Meets 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the council’s gun club, 54A Spring Coulee Road, Okanogan.

Operates trap, rifle and pistol ranges for members. FFA and 4-H groups also use the range. Information: Shannon Lantrip, 509-422-0786; P.O. Box 133, Okanogan 98840.

Omak Fish and Game Club.

Provides trap shooting, indoor .22caliber rimfire shooting; competitions held Sundays for eight weeks during winter, starting in mid-January.

Information: Dick LaMonte, 509-8269478.

Republic Gun Club. Usually meets Sundays, but meeting times vary. Information: 509-775-3040.

Riverside Sportsmen’s Association. Meets 7 p.m. second Thursday of each month, Riverside Gun Club. Information: Lonnie Scott, 509-826-1818; Dave’s Gun and Pawn, 509-826-0544.

Tonasket Gun Club. Located at 2093 N. Pine Creek Road, Tonasket 98855. Club meets four times a year.

Information: Al Rise, 509-223-4461.

Hiking Methow Valley Sport Trails Association. Information: 509-9963287; www.mvsta.com.

Horses, riding Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club. Barrels and poles events held twice monthly at the Omak Stampede arena. Lead line to open divisions.

Points given for year-end awards.

Family oriented and beginners welcome.

Information: Dave Stephenson, 509-826-4013.

Methow Valley chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington. Meets 7 p.m. first Thursday of the month, except July and December, at Methow Valley Senior Center, Twisp. Works to preserve people’s rights to use horses on public lands and protection of back country environment. Educates and informs equestrians and others on the impacts of horse use on the backcountry and the “leave no trace” concept. Annual trail ride the last weekend in April.

Information: Nancy Palagruti, 509-9974802; www.mvbch.com; nanpal@ centurylink.net.

Methow Valley Riding Unlimited.

Provides equine-facilitated mental health and therapeutic riding program.

Annie Budiselich, program director and head instructor. Information: 509-996988; www.narha.org.

Okanogan Valley chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington. Educates and informs interested persons about the impacts of horse use on back country lands and works with governmental agencies to build and maintain trails and campgrounds. Information: Dave Swanberg, 509-486-1107; bchw.org; swanee@gdimail.net.

Unlimited Riding of Okanogan County. A 4-H program specializing in individualized horsemanship for special people. Clubs serve individuals with a wide range of disabilities, and also

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able-bodied individuals interested in learning about horsemanship. Carey Hunter, instructor/coordinator and registered instructor with North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. Information: 509-8269492; www.pinestumpfarms.com.

Motorcycles/ATVs North Central ATV Club.

Promotes off-road vehicle activities to educate about ATV use. Meets 7 p.m. the second Friday of each month, Conconully Community Hall.

Information: Tim Weller, 509-826-2780; mailing P.O. Box 346, Conconully 98819; www.ncatvclub.org.

Okanogan Valley Wings.

Promotes motorcycle touring on a Honda Gold Wing or other motorcycles.

Motto is “Destination Friendship.” Group is involved in community affairs. Meets 8 a.m. third Saturday of the month, Koala Street Grill, Omak. Information: Teri Mitschelen, 509-422-3944; Greg Bolinger, director, 509-422-3450.

Rodeo Caribou Trail Junior Rodeo Association. Coordinates competitive junior rodeos. Club members compete in junior rodeos in north central and eastern Washington.

Tracks competitors’ scores and presents endof-the-year awards to participants.

Information: Codi Marchand, 509-8263109.

Chesaw Rodeo Club. Non-profit group produces Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo. Proceeds go to community support. Information: Mildred Leslie, secretary, 509-485-3041; Rodney Field, president, 509-485-3500.

Methow Valley Horsemen. Stages rodeos on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends at Twin Lakes Rodeo

Arena. Information: Leanna Melton, secretary, 509-996-2439; or Tom Graves, president, 509-996-2373.

Okanogan County Junior Rodeo.

Events for kids 18 and younger. Rodeo is held at the Omak Stampede arena the third weekend of each May. Buckles and cash awarded. All profits go to Children’s Hospital, Seattle.

Information: Belinda Herriman, 509826-5698.

Omak Stampede Inc. Stages Omak Stampede the second weekend in August. Information: 509-826-1983; tickets 509-826-1002 or 1 (800) 9336625; www.omakstampede.org; stampede@northcascades.net.

Owners and Jockeys Association. Organizes WorldFamous Suicide Race in conjunction with Omak Stampede. Information: Pete Palmer, pete.palmer@ colvilletribes.com.

Tonasket Comancheros. Meets second and Mondays at Whistler’s, though winter months usually the second Monday only. Sponsors the Tonasket Founders’ Day Rodeo first weekend in June, Bulls and Barrels the first Friday in August and the Tonasket Demolition Derby on Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Information: Mike Stansbury, 509-486-4160.

Skiing Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation. Operates Loup Loup Ski Bowl, located between Okanogan and Twisp on Highway 20. Features quad chair lift, Poma platter pull, bunny rope, rentals and ski shop, tubing area, certified ski school, rest rooms, day lodge with cafeteria; cross country ski trails nearby. Information: 509-5573401; ski school, 509-557-3404, condition report 509-557-3405;

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Organizations www.skitheloup.com; mailing address P.O. Box 768, Okanogan.

Loup Loup Ski Patrol. Volunteer group provides emergency medical, rescue and communications services at Loup Loup Ski Bowl. Information: 509557-3401, leave message.

Methow Valley Sport Trails Association. Maintains cross country ski, biking and hiking trails in the Methow Valley. Information: 509-9963287; www.mvsta.com.

Sitzmark Ski Hill. Located in Havillah in Okanogan Highlands. Offers chair lift, rope tow, rentals, concessions. Information: 509-4862700 or 509-485-3323 (ski shop); www.gositzmark.org.

Snowmobiling Bonaparte Snowmobile/ATV Club. Promotes safe snowmobiling and ATV use and works with the Forest Service to keep areas open for winter recreation; family oriented. Club gives a scholarship each year, holds fundraisers and events. Meets at 10 a.m. first Sunday of the month at Bonaparte Lake Resort. Officers: Dennis Rawley, president, 509-486-2247.

Butte Busters Snowmobile Club.

Meets third Thursday of the month during winter. Information: Gary Allard, 509-826-5215.

Methow Valley Snowmobile Association.

Promotes family snowmobiling. Works with Forest Service to keep trails open and safe for all snowmobilers. Meets at 6 p.m. last Tuesday of each month at the Methow Valley Senior Center, Twisp.

Information: Bev Schultz, 509-9962220.

Okanogan County Snowmobile Advisory Board. Meets 6 p.m. first Monday of the month, Okanogan

County Public Services Building, Okanogan, during winter months.

Advises the county’s parks and recreation division on snowmobile trail grooming needs.

Information: Okanogan County Department of Public Works, 509-422-7300.

Republic Tree Benders Snowmobile Club. Meets the first Thursday of the month at K-Diamond-K Ranch. Information: Sam Peterson, 509-775-2140.

Snowmobile information hotline.

Information is updated once a week once trail grooming begins. Hotline: 509-422-7324.

Tri-River Snowmobile Club.

Organizes rides throughout Okanogan County and maintain trails in the area.

Meeting places varies. Information: Kurt and Julie Hensley, 509-689-2843.

Washington State Snowmobile Association, District 2 North.

Information: Richard Coppock, chairman and land use chairman, 509826-2404; mailing 171 Duck Lake Road, Omak; dick.coppock@wssa.us.

Swimming pools, municipal (summers only) Brewster Pool, 509-689-6689.

Bridgeport Pool, 509-686-2151.

Okanogan Pool, 509-422-5711.

Omak Pool, 509-826-9543.

Twisp Pool. Information: Twisp Town Hall, 509-997-4081.

Trails Ferry County Rail Trail Partners.

Supports a non-motorized rail trail in Ferry County. Board meets third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Services, Republic.

Information: 206-661-6778.

Methow Valley Sport Trails Association. Maintains cross country

ski, biking and hiking trails in the Methow Valley. Information: 509-9963287; www.mvsta.com.

Travel Cariboo Trail Good Sams.

Recreational vehicle enthusiasts.

Information: Glenn Payne, 509-8265068 or 509-322-5787.

Wildlife Curlew Lake Association. Works to keep Curlew Lake a viable recreation body. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Information: Bobbi Weller, 509775-3690.

Ducks Unlimited, Okanogan Valley chapter. Annual dinner and auction in September. Information: Bernard Brown, 509-860-1510.

Mule Deer Foundation, Okanogan County chapter. Promotes habitat for county’s mule deer population. Information: Richard Bynum, 509-997-0650; www.mule deer.org.

North Central Washington Audubon Society. Members share information on birds, conduct birding trips (including Christmas bird counts), organize outdoor education for all ages, and participate in decision-making in natural resource management.

Information: Heather Findlay, 509-4298167.

Okanogan County Strutters.

Local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Information: www.nwtf.org.

Okanogan Wildlife Council.

Meets at 7 p.m. first Thursday of the month at the council’s gun club, 54A Spring Coulee Road, Okanogan. FFA, Boy Scout, and 4-H groups also use the range. Information: Bill Huhn, 509-4222159.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

Meets at 6 p.m. second Thursday of the month at the Koala Street Grill, Omak.

Information: Paul Estep, 509-826-1587.

Religion Campgrounds Camp Ortoha. Youth camp at Lost Lake sponsored by Lutheran churches in Oroville, Tonasket and Havillah.

Information: Billie Kuhlmann, 509-4853352.

Conconully Holiness Association Camp. Located at 202 C Ave., Conconully 98819; phone 509826-0888.

Faith Frontier Ministries.

Christian, non-profit corporation that owns and operates Peniel Ranch on the Columbia River. People can meet God face to face through Bible study and experience the wonders of His creation. Information: 509-633-3649 Ext. 14. Location: 2500 Columbia River Road, Okanogan; PenielRanch@ hughes.net.

North Country Christian School and Campground. Located at 737 Mary Ann Creek Road, Oroville; 509485-2011; margolthompson@ yahoo.com.

Christian groups Christians in Action. Non-profit corporation that unites local Christians to share the gospel of Jesus Christ through the KMBI translator, Stampede outreach, Shellrock Point Sonshine Cross and other activities. Information: Kathleen Christensen, 509-422-4660; www.okanoganchristiansinaction.org.

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Organizations pray for children in kindergarten and up.

Information: Sue Johnson, 509-4864964.

Resources Mining Colville Indian Environmental Protection Alliance. Mailing: P.O. Box 142, Nespelem 99124. Opposes mining on Colville Indian Reservation.

Information: Gerry Gabriel, 509-6333456.

Committee Monitoring Mined Minerals.

Information: Michael “Buffalo” Mazzetti, 425-785-9559.

Okanogan Highlands Alliance.

Dedicated to encouraging participation in decisions that support the integrity, sustainablity and prosperity of the community and the environment.

Information: David Kliegman, executive director, 509-485-3361; www.okanogan highlands.org; P.O. Box 163, Tonasket 98855.

Resources/environment Coalition for Property Rights.

Created in response to proposed county comprehensive plan.

Information Jon Wyss, 509-733-0513.

Columbiana, Columbia River Bio-Regional Education Project.

Publishes Columbiana magazine and Columbiana Magazine Online. Explores the culture and environment in the upper Columbia River and Okanogan bioregion. Mailing address: 2055 Chesaw Road, Oroville, 98844.

Information: 509-485-3844; www.colum biana.org.

Curlew Lake Association. Works to keep Curlew Lake a viable recreation

body. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Information: Bobbi Weller, 509775-3690.

Methow Valley Citizens Council.

Purpose is preserving rural characteristics of the Methow Valley.

Information: Vicki Welch, chairwoman, 509-997-4811; www.mvcitizens.org; P.O. Box 774, Twisp 98856.

Methow Conservancy. Board meets at 6 p.m. second Thursday of the month, location varies, in Winthrop.

Inspires land protection through conservation easements, communitybased education and special projects.

Information: Jason Paulsen, director, 509-996-2870; www.methowconserv ancy.org; 315 Riverside Ave., P.O. Box 71, Winthrop 98862.

North Central Washington Resource Conservation and Development Council. Deals with regional natural resource and rural development issues. Information: 509422-2750; mailing 1251 S. Second Ave., Suite 101, Okanogan; www.ncwrcd.org.

Okanogan Land Trust. A group of people dedicated to preserving the region’s rural way of life by protecting working land, open space and wildlife habitats. Helps to improve the economics of open space through voluntary conservation easements and local community action. Information: 509-486-2765 or 877-486-2765; P.O. Box 293, Tonasket; www.okanogan landtrust.org.

People for Alternatives, Conservation and Education (PACE).

Seeks solutions to the power needs of the Methow Valley. Information: Maeyowa, 509-997-4142.

Cascade Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group. Formed to undertake stream restoration projects,

collect and analyze scientific data, and coordinate educational efforts related to salmon and other endangered or threatened species of fish. Membership open to anyone interested. Information: Jason Lundgren, 509-476-3444; P.O. Box 3162, Wenatchee 98807; www.ccfeg.org.

Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board. A standing committee of the North Central Washington Resource Conservation and Development Council. The board is an independent, non-profit corporation created by three North Central Washington counties and two tribes to promote recovery of endangered spring run Chinook, threatened steelhead and threatened bull trout listed under the federal Endangered Species Act. Information: Barb Carillo, 509-6624707; www.ucsrb.com.

Seniors Senior citizens/retired Aging and Adult Care of Central Washington. Serves north central Washington from East Wenatchee.

Information: 888-437-4147; www.aaccw.org, Omak: 739 Haussler, Suites A and B, Omak, WA 98841.

Colville Confederated Tribes Area Agency on Aging. Information: Nespelem: 509-634-2758. Nespelem senior meal site: 509-634-2895. Omak: 509-422-7449 or 509-422-7452, Inchelium: 509-722-7074, Keller 509634-2803; www.colvilletribes.com.

Ferry County Senior Information and Assistance. Information: 509-7750912.

In-Home Care of Central

Washington. Provides non-medical, inhome services for seniors and the disabled so that they can maintain a life of independence in their own home without being institutionalized.

Information: 130 N. Main, Suite 2, P.O. Box 3699, Omak; 509-826-5825 or 800-640-6907; www.in-homecare.org.

Okanogan County School Retiree Association. Serves both active and retired educators in sponsoring scholarships and legislation to improve the quality of education.

Information: Penny Garrison, 509-4223393; www.okanogancsra.com.

Okanogan County Senior Citizens Association. Offers programs to senior citizens, including recreation, education, information, referral services, social activities and serves nutritious meals. Information: Leanne Leifer Whitener, 509-826-4391; P.O. Box 711, Omak 98841.

• Brewster-Bridgeport-Pateros Senior Center. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.

Information: 109 S. Bridge St., Brewster; 509-689-2815.

• Methow Valley Senior Center.

Information: 215 Methow Valley Highway, Twisp; 509-997-7722.

• Okanogan Area Senior Center.

Lunch: 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays. Store: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Information: 1300 S. Second Ave. Okanogan; 509-422-6776.

• Omak Senior Center. Lunch: noon Tuesdays and Fridays. Store: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. Information: 214 N. Juniper St., Omak; 509-826-4741.

• Oroville Senior Center. Lunch: Noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Information: 1521 Golden St., Oroville, 509-476-2412.

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Organizations • Tonasket Senior Center. Lunch: Noon Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Transportation provided.

Information: 22 E. Fifth St., Tonasket; 509-486-2483.

Okanogan County Transportation and Nutrition.

Provides meals, transportation to seniors, general public and the handicapped. Information: 431 Fifth Ave, Omak; 509-826-4391 or 800-6354391.

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA).

Information: 800-562-6900; www.insur ance.wa.gov/SHIBA/.

Service Service organizations Chiliwist Club. Identifies needs and works on projects to benefit the Malott community. Raises funds through various activities such as auctions, raffles, dinners and yard sales. Meets at 11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at a local

restaurant. Information: Rena Stout, 509-422-2717.

Civil Air Patrol. Provides leadership activities for young people; members can participate in searches for missing persons; operates color guard and teaches cadets to fly. Based at Okanogan Legion Airport.

Information: Vickie Scholla, 509-3220438; Cdr. Barry Corson, 509-8262288.

Kiwanis Clubs. Provides service to the community. Clubs sponsor fundraisers, do hands-on service in the community, give scholarships and support other community organizations.

Sponsors youth organizations, including Key Clubs at local high schools. International organization operates student exchange program.

• Brewster Kiwanis Club. Meets noon first Wednesdays at Los Camperos. Information: Sue St. Clair, secretary, 509-689-2525.

• Okanogan Kiwanis Club. Meets noon first and third Wednesdays at the Cariboo Inn. Information: Robert Chiles, secretary, 509-826-2629;

www.okanogankiwanis.org.

• Omak Kiwanis Club. Meets 6:30 a.m. Thursdays at Koala Street Grill, Omak. Kathy Bone, 826-5525.

• Republic Kiwanis Club. Meets 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Eich’s Mercantile, Republic. Information: Sheila Welvaert, 509-775-3822.

• Tonasket Kiwanis Club. Meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Tonasket Senior Center. Information: Bertha Wandler, secretary, 509-486-4577.

• Winthrop Kiwanis Club. Meets 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays at The Barn, Winthrop. Information: Roy Reiber, secretary, 997-5666.

Knights of Columbus. Meets 6 p.m. last Sunday of the month, Our Lady of the Valley Church, Okanogan.

Information: 509-422-5049, or president Ugo Bartell, 509-826-5322.

Okanogan County Search and Rescue. Assists sheriff’s office in various capacities, including locating lost and missing persons. Information: Chief Criminal Deputy Dave Rodriguez, 509-422-7210.

Okanogan County Sheriff’s Reserve. Information: Chief Criminal

North Cascades National Bank 1-800-603-9342 Enjoy banking with the Okanogan Valley’s favorite community bank!

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Deputy Dave Rodriguez, 509-4227210.

Okanogan-Douglas District Hospital Guild. Information: Lenora Saucedo or Heidi Caswell, 509-6892517.

Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club.

Community and world service, fellowship, vocational service by promoting high ethical standards in business, worldwide youth exchange program, service to youth on both a local and worldwide level. Meets at noon Thursdays at Koala Street Grill, Omak. Information: Dick Roberts, 509422-4412 or 509-826-1191.

Omak-Okanogan Civic League.

Serves and educates the community, and broadens members’ interests.

Meets 7 p.m. third Monday of the month from January to May and September to November in members’ homes.

Information: Kathy Miller, 509-826-6576 or 509-322-2983.

Red Hat Society. A women’s social club open to any woman. Group began with a few women deciding to greet middle age with verve, humor and spirit. Helps neighbors in need, cheers

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Organizations the grieving, hosts tea parties, takes cookies to rest homes and does other service projects.

• Ferry County Red Hat Society.

Holds luncheon the second Monday of the month at varying locations.

Information: Diane Baldwin, 509-7753004.

• Okanogan Oldie Goldies. Meets at 6 p.m. the first Monday at various locations. Information: Sandy Karstens, 509-422-1387 or sandyandtk@ aol.com; www.redhatsociety.com/.

Soroptimist International of Okanogan Valley. Offers $500 scholarships to Omak and Okanogan high school seniors continuing on to a community college or a university. Other service projects include the Christmas Sharing Tree, Best for Women Fair, women’s opportunity awards, Violet Richardson award, the Support Center and Valley Care Center. Information: Rae Jean Kelley, 509-422-5907; Marie Falmo, 509-422-6501.

Tonasket Civic League GFWC. Part of international group that serves the community by raising funds, doing beautification, tackling community

projects. Information: Nancy Inlow, 509846-2207.

Sports Baseball and softball Okanogan County Senior Babe Ruth. For players 16-19 years; www.nwbaberuth.org.

Okanogan Valley Co-ed League.

Information: Shirley Bowden, 509-4223577.

Okanogan Valley Women’s Softball League. Information: Shirley Bowden, 509-422-3577.

Omak Youth Baseball. Offers Tball, minor and major league teams; allstar program. Information: Rob Poletti, 509-322-7319.

Senior men’s softball. Players can participate the year in which they turn 50. Information: Shirley Bowden, 509422-3577.

Tonasket Youth Baseball. Makes T-ball, baseball and softball available to all 6- to 12-year-old girls and boys in Tonasket. Information: Tom Cory, 509-

486-1646 or 509-322-3986.

Tonasket Babe Ruth. For players 13-15. Information: Tom Cory, 509-4861646 or 509-322-3986.

Washington State Amateur Softball Association, District No. 16.

Commissioner for district: Shirley Bowden, 509-422-3577.

Football Okanogan County Commandos.

Minor league football team. Information: Malcolm Townsend, 509-422-2218.

Pop Warner Football. Flag football for youngsters ages 6-12. Information: Lisa True, 509-322-5722.

Golf Ladies Golf Association. Meets during golf season at noon first Thursday of month at Okanogan Valley Golf Club. Information: Okanogan Valley Golf Club, 509-826-6937.

Men’s Golf Association.

Information: Okanogan Valley Golf Club, 509-826-6937.

Miscellaneous Central Valley Sports Complex.

Owned by City of Okanogan.

Information and field scheduling: Okanogan City Hall, 509-422-3600.

East Side Park. Owned by City of Omak. Information and field scheduling: Omak City Hall, 509-8261170.

Friends of the Plex. Supports the Central Valley Sports Complex through fund raising and volunteer projects.

Information: Scott Bessire, 509-4226510.

Okanogan Athletic Booster Club.

Provides support for all Okanogan High School sports teams; offers scholarships to student athletes.

Information: Okanogan Athletic Booster Club, P.O. Box 764, Okanogan, or oabc2008@hotmail.com.

Okanogan Valley Ultimate (team Frisbee). Information: Jeff Cheeseman, 509-422-1103; Dick Roberts, 509-4224412.

Soccer Columbia Cove Youth Soccer League. Program conducted by the City of Brewster. Information: 509-6892994.

What does Public Health do?

How does Public Health benefit me, my family and my community?

Okanogan County Public Health works to:

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■ Prevent disease and injury ■ Promote healthier choices ■ Protect food, water and air ■ Prepare for emergencies Public Health operates very much “behind the scenes”. We’re not as visible as law enforcement or fire fighting, but we’re just as vital to the safety and well being of the community. For example, Public Health monitors and responds to outbreaks of diseases to control their spread and to prevent further illness. Public Health inspects restaurants and other food establishments to ensure safe and proper food handling and to ensure the food you eat is safe. All public drinking water systems are monitored for quality by Public Health. Public Health distributes vaccines to medical providers that are used to immunize you and your family. Public Health enforces regulations to make sure septic systems operate properly and pose no threat to human health. This kind of work often goes unnoticed – unless it isn’t being done. Public Health is working everyday for a safer and healthier community.

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Organizations North Central Youth Soccer.

Information: www.ncwsoccer.com.

Methow Valley Soccer.

Information: Mary Moseley, 509-9963832; www.ncwsoccer.com/Methow/ home.htm.

Oroville Youth Soccer Club.

Information: www.ncwsoccer.com/ Oroville/home.htm.

River Valley Soccer Club.

Provides recreational and traveling soccer teams for youth ages 5-19.

Sponsors summer soccer camp.

Information: www.ncwsoccer.com/River Valley/home.htm.

Tonasket Youth Soccer Club.

Information: www.ncwsoccer.com/ Tonasket/home.htm.

Sports officials High School Softball/Baseball Umpires Association. Information: Dave Kirk, 509-486-2898 or 509-4862161.

Okanogan County Basketball Officials. Information: Jim Brucker, 509-826-4376.

Okanogan County Football Officials. Information: Andy Lampe, 509-422-1398.

Okanogan County Volleyball Officials.

Information: Marty Palmanteer, 509-322-2361.

Omak Softball Umpires Association. Information: Shirley Bowden, 509-422-3577.

Soccer referees. Information: Richard Coggins, 509-422-2957.

Support Alcohol/narcotics Alcohol/drug abuse 24-hour crisis line. Information: Okanogan

Behavioral HealthCare, 509-826-6191.

Al-Anon. Part of world-wide organization offering self-help recovery program for families and friends of alcoholics regardless of whether the alcoholic seeks help or recognizes the existence of a drinking problem.

• Okanogan, meets 7 p.m. Fridays, United Methodist Church, 231 S. Third Ave. Information: 509-826-6437.

• Tonasket, meets 8 p.m. Mondays at Hillside Park Apartments community room. Information: 509-486-2687.

• Omak, meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 327 Edmonds St. Information: 509-4862093.

• Twisp, call for meeting information: 509-997-0356.

Alcoholics Anonymous.

Confidential support group for people with alcoholic substance problems.

• Nespelem, meets 7 p.m.

Mondays, Catholic Church.

• Okanogan, meets at 7 p.m.

Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at United Methodist Church, 231 Third Ave., Okanogan (Saturday is a candlelight meeting); at noon Mondays and Fridays at United Methodist Church, 231 Third Ave., Okanogan; Information: 509-826-6299.

• Omak, meets at noon Mondays and Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Birch, Omak; 7 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 530 Jackson St., Omak; 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Shove House, 1007 Koala Ave.; Women’s meeting 7 p.m., Mondays at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 639 W. Ridge Drive; Men’s meeting 7 p.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church. Information: 509826-6299.

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• Oroville, meets 8 p.m. Sundays and Thursdays at the Catholic Church, 1715 S. Main St. • Republic, meets 7 p.m. Sundays at Prospectors Inn, 979 S. Clark Ave.; 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Lutheran Church, corner of Delaware and Keller streets.

• Tonasket, meets 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Saturdays, Hillside Park Apartments, 515 S. Tonasket Ave., Tonasket. Information: 509-429-1904.

• Twisp, meets 6:30 p.m. Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays at Masonic Hall; 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Calvary Chapel, 20077 Highway 20.

• Wauconda Candlelight Group, meets 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Wauconda Community Church.

Information: 509-486-4974.

• Winthrop, meets 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, Friendship Church, 809 Highway 20; 7 p.m. Saturdays, Forest Service Office, West Chewuch Road.

Ferry County drug and alcohol counseling. Information: 509-7752958.

Manfisher Ministries. Located in downtown Omak. Christian-based help for those overcoming drugs and alcohol. Information: David and Dawn Hellyer, 509-826-5699.

Narcotics Anonymous. Help and information: 509-826-6371.

• Omak, meets noon Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 7 p.m. Mondays, Fridays candlelight and Saturdays, and 8 p.m.

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 327 Edmonds St.; 7 p.m.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, United Methodist Church, N. Cedar and W. Bartlett; 7 p.m. Sundays, The Shove House, 1007 Koala Drive (adults only).

• Okanogan, meets noon Tuesdays, Free Methodist Church, Third and Rose Street.

• Republic, 7 p.m. Fridays, Trinity Lutheran Church, Keller and Delaware streets.

• Tonasket, meets 7 p.m. Fridays, 415A S. Whitcomb Ave. • Twisp, meets 7 p.m. Fridays, Methow Valley Masonic Lodge, 223 Highway 20; 4 p.m. Sundays, Club House at River’s Edge, 305 Magers St. Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare. Information: 509-8266191.

Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s caregiver support group. Meets 1:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Apple Springs, Omak. Noble Kelly, leader, 509-422-5428; Kathy Macky, 509-4222928.

Cancer American Cancer Society.

Information: 800-537-7710; American Cancer Society, 103 Palouse No. 14, Wenatchee 98801-2251.

Bouncin’ for Boobies. Supports local women battling cancer by raising money to offset medical expenses.

Information: 509-322-8781; bouncin forboobies.com.

Okanogan County Relay for Life Committee. Plans the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Okanogan County the Friday and Saturday following Mother’s Day. Team members raise money for cancer research and education. Information: Roger Montanez, steering committee chairman, 509-8265383; Angela Crowson, 509-846-3787 or jetskin2@hotmail.com, or Charleen Groomes, 509-429-8283 or cgroomes@charter.net.

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Organizations County. Information: 509-775-2220; reporting, 800-869-4018.

Family Empowerment Project.

Offers family advocacy support groups and education. County-wide project operated through Okanogan School District. Julia O’Connor, coordinator. Information: 516 Tyee St., Okanogan; 509-422-5414; fax 509826-9674.

Support Center.

Provides assistance for victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and general crime. Adult/child domestic violence and sexual assault help line, 24 hours a day: 888-826-3221 or 509826-3221.

Crime victim services Crime Victims Service Center.

Information: 866-373-6627.

Okanogan County VictimWitness Program. Assistance for victims and witnesses involved in cases being prosecuted in Okanogan County.

Information: Lona Fritts, 509-422-7289, lfritts@co.okanogan.wa.us.

Support Center.

Provides assistance for victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and general crime. Adult/child domestic violence and sexual assault help line, 24 hours a day: 888-826-3221 or 509826-3221.

Deaf services Washington State Department of Social and Health Services text telephone device (TTY). Upgraded TTY accessibility makes it easier for people with hearing loss or speech disabilities to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult.

Information: 800-676-3777; Spanish, 800-676-4290; www.washington relay.com.

Domestic violence, rape crisis, sexual assault Adult Protective Services, Ferry County. Information: 509-685-5646.

Connections. Domestic violence and sexual assault victims’ advocacy in Ferry County. Information: 870 S. Clark Ave, Republic; 775-3331, 877-8769186 (toll free), 775-2014 (fax), 7753851 (TTY). After hours advocate: 800269-2380.

Support Center. Assistance for victims of domestic violence, child abuse, date rape, sexual assault and general crime. Runs domestic violence support group, child and adult sexual assault support groups, survivors of sexual abuse group. 619 S. Second Ave., Okanogan. Information and assistance, 24 hours: 509-826-3221 or 888-826-3221.

Emergency assistance Emergencies (police, fire, ambulance, etc.): Dial 911.

North Cascades chapter of the American Red Cross. Provides emergency and disaster assistance, first aid classes, other services.

Sponsors youth group. Information: 509-422-3440; www.northcascades redcross.org.

Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare. Offers 24-hour crisis line, 509-826-6191; counseling available throughout Okanogan County.

Information: 509-826-6191 (collect calls OK) or 866-826-6191.

Okanogan County Community Action Council. Provides a variety of assistance to low-income people; operates a food bank at 424 S. Second Ave. Information: P.O. Box 1067, Okanogan; 509-422-4041 or 877-6410101.

Poison Control Center. Toll-free:

800-222-1222.

Runaway Hotline. Toll-free, 800RUNAWAY (786-2929).

Suicide prevention. Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare. Information: 509-826-6191, 866-826-6191.

The Support Center. Assistance for victims of domestic violence, child abuse, date rape, sexual assault and general crimes. Information and assistance, 24 hours: 509-826-3221 or 888-826-3221.

Food and clothing banks, emergency food Brewster Clothing Bank.

Operations 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, 17 N.E. Hospital Way, Seventh-day Adventist Church community service building.

Information: 509-689-3537.

Brewster Food Bank. Operates 10-11 a.m., Thursdays, 123 Indian Ave., Episcopal Church basement.

Information: 509-689-2823.

Colville Tribal Food Distribution, Nespelem. For Colville Indian Reservation residents only, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday in Old HRD Building at Colville tribal agency.

Information: 509-634-2767.

Conconully. First and third Wednesday of the month from 1:30-3 p.m., Conconully Community Hall.

Family Empowerment Project.

Offers clothing bank and small household goods. County-wide project operated through Okanogan School District at 516 Tyee St., Okanogan.

Information: 509-422-5414, fax 509826-9674.

Inchelium Community Center.

For Colville Indian Reservation residents only. Food distribution 10 a.m. third Thursday of the month.

Information: 509-722-7031.

Keller Senior Meal Site. Northwest

Harvest Food distribution is at 10 a.m. third Tuesday. Information: 509-6342767.

Okanogan County Community Action. Offers various emergency services. Closed Fridays. Information: 509-422-4041.

Okanogan Food Bank.

Commodities, food bank, emergency food assistance. Distribution 9-11 a.m.

Mondays and Thursdays, Community Action office, 424 S. Second, Okanogan. Information: 509-422-4041.

Omak Food Distribution — Second Harvest. For Colville Indian Reservation residents only. Food distribution 10 a.m. third Wednesday of the month at Omak senior building in east Omak. Information: 509-422-7449 or 509-634-2767.

Omak Food Bank. Food and commodities. Distribution 9-11 a.m.

Mondays and Thursdays, 101 W. Fourth, Omak. Information: 509-8261717 or 509-826-0384.

Oroville Food Bank and commodities. Distribution 9:30-11:30 a.m. every Thursday (in weeks with Thursday holidays, distribution is Tuesday) in the basement of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Oroville. Information: Jeff Austin, 509476-3978.

People’s Pantry Food Bank.

Open 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursdays, 925 S. Keller; 10-11 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Curlew Presbyterian Church.

The Cove. Food bank and commodities for Methow Valley, 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, 128 Glover St., Twisp.

Non-profit outreach program provides emergency food service. Clothing only at Methow Valley Community Center (senior center), Twisp. Information: 509997-0227.

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Organizations Tonasket Food Bank and commodities. Open 9-11 a.m.

Thursdays at 300 S. Whitcomb Ave. Information: Jack Gavin, 509-486-2480.

Wauconda Food Bank. Open 1-2 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays at the Wauconda Community Hall, 129 Toroda Creek Road. Also offers clothing. Information: Kristi Breezee, 509-486-1431.

Health services CareNet Pregnancy Center of Okanogan County. Free pregnancy tests, pregnancy education; “Earn while you learn” clothing boutique and abstinence education. Promotes healthy relationships and abstinence.

Information: 509-422-5506; 24-hour hotline, 800-395-HELP (4357).

Greater Okanogan Health and Safety Network. Meets monthly; call for location and time. Grants for youth projects available.

Information: Rochelle Riling, 509-422-1223.

Okanogan Family Planning.

Located at 127 N. Juniper, Omak.

Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 509-422-6593 or 800-

660-1624.

Okanogan County Public Health.

Offers international travel shots, HIV testing, food handler permits, issues birth certificate records and other services. Information: 509-422-7140.

Northeast TriCounty Health District, Republic. Information: 509775-3111.

Room One Health Education and Human Resource Center. An education and human resource center to promote health and well being for people of all ages. Many social services offered. Information: 509-997-2050; info@roomone.org; www.roomone.org.

Twisp Family Planning. Located at Room One Health Education and Human Resource Center, 315 Lincoln St., Twisp. Information: 800-660-1624.

Housing Colville Indian Housing Authority. Information: 509-634-4767; P.O. Box 528 Nespelem 99155.

Okanogan County Community Action. Housing information: 509-4224041.

Okanogan County Habitat for

Humanity. Works to build housing for low-income persons. Information: 509486-2458.

Okanogan County Housing Authority. Meets 5:30 p.m. second Tuesday of month 110 Oak St. Mission is to assist in acquiring affordable, safe, sanitary and decent housing for low-, very low- and moderate-income residents of Okanogan County. Offers Section 8 and TBRA rental assistance and owns Caribou Trail Apartments and Twisp Gardens Apartments. Information: Claudia Clausnitzer, 509-422-3721; claudia_ocha@communitynet.org.

Oroville Housing Authority.

Information: P.O. Box 1242, Oroville; 509-476-3059.

Okanogan Country Dwellers.

Non-profit organization providing lowincome housing for adults with developmental disabilities. Information: Linda Topping, 509-486-4706.

Republic/Ferry County Joint Housing Authority. Information: 509775-3924.

Legal Okanogan County Community

Action. Legal aid for low income, call Community Action at 509-422-4041. To speak to an attorney: 888-201-1014; those over 60 years old, 888-387-7111l hearing impaired, (TDD) 888-2019737.

Okanogan County Dispute Resolution Center. Provides mediation, a non-adversarial, inexpensive option for resolving a conflict, whether it be dissolution of marriage, neighbor/neighbor, merchant/consumer or employee/employer; 217 W. Pine St., Okanogan. Information: 509-826-1776.

Victim-Witness Program.

Provides accompaniment to court, witness notification, victim advocacy, assistance in applying for crime victim compensation, information and referral, community education. Information: 509422-7289; fax 509-422-7290; 237 N. Fourth Ave., Okanogan; mailing P.O. Box 1130, Okanogan 98840.

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Organizations District. Information: 509-422-5414; fax 509-826-9674.

Los Ninos Bien Educados. Offers parenting classes. Information: 509826-6191.

MOPS of Curlew. Organization for mothers of preschoolers offering speakers, food, crafts and fellowship.

Monthly event from 10 a.m. to noon third Friday of the month at Curlew Civic Hall, 3 Washburn St. Information: 509-779-4472.

Okanogan County Dispute Resolution Center. Mediators are available to help clients develop their own parenting plans. Offers “Your Child and Divorce or Separation” classes.

Information: 509-826-1776.

Okanogan County Public Health/Okanogan County Health District. Offers public health nurse visits during pregnancy and after delivery to help women have healthy babies, and to infants with health risks, teaches positive parenting skills. Helps families find special needs medical care or therapy. Information: 509-4227140.

Room One Health Education and Human Resource Center. An education and human resource center to promote health and well being for people of all ages. Many social services offered. Information: 509-997-2050; info@roomone.org; www.roomone.org.

Social services Okanogan County Community Action Council. Offers a variety of food and emergency services, educational services, weatherization assistance, anti-poverty programs.

Information: 509-422-4041.

Okanogan County Dispute Resolution Center. Information: 509826-1776.

Okanogan County Interagency Consortium. Various social agencies meet quarterly to exchange information. Meetings are open to the public. Information: 509-422-5414, fax 509-826-9674.

Okanogan County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Task Force.

Services through Okanogan Family Planning. Information: 509-422-6593.

Rural Resources. Community action to assist Ferry County people and communities develop the skills, resources and services necessary to improve their general welfare.

Information: 509-775-0912.

Salvation Army, Omak and Okanogan area.

Information: Manfisher Ministries, 509-826-5699.

Welfare Fraud Hot Line. Accepts anonymous calls 24 hours a day with tips on suspected welfare fraud: 800562-6906.

Special needs Career Path Services. Provides employment counseling, job placement and community integration activities to developmentally disabled and handicapped adults. Information: Okanogan County, Jodi DeCesari, 509826-2417 or 888-826-1273; Ferry County, 509-684-8859 or (toll free) 888700-8164.

Early Childhood Program, affiliated with Omak School District.

Serves infants, toddlers and preschoolers ages 3-5. Information: 509-826-4908.

Okanogan County Developmental Disabilities. Information: 509-826-6191.

Okanogan County Infant-Toddler Network.

Information: Cindy Menchaca, 509-826-8436.

Okanogan Country Dwellers.

Non-profit organization providing low-

Orthodontics for children, young adults and young-at-heart adults.

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income housing for adults with developmental disabilities. Information: Linda Topping, 509-486-4706.

Parent to Parent Support Program. Meeting times vary for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Information: 509-826-8436.

Special Olympics. Provides a variety of activities including track and field, bowling, gymnastics and basketball. Information: 509-826-7117 or 800-752-7559.

SPIN Committee. Serving People in Need is committed to bring together people in an enriching environment with a primary focus of making public events available to multiple populations. Holds social events.

Information: Wally Richards, 509-8267117.

Washington Department of Services for the Blind. Information: 800-552-7103.

Washington Talking Books and Braille Library. Information: 800- 5420866; www.wtbbl.org.

Veterans’ groups/military support American Legion Auxiliary.

Information: Dee Patterson, 509-4763563.

American Legion Post No. 56, Okanogan. Meets 7 p.m. third Monday of the month. Information: Gene Colnder, 509-422-0657.

American Legion Post No. 80, Republic. Meets the third Tuesday of the month at the Eagles Lodge, 42 Knob Hill Road. Information: Mike Mannick, 509-779-4279.

American Legion Post No. 97, Brewster. Located at 102 N. Third Ave. Meets at 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays. Information: 509-6893307.

American Legion Post No. 114,

Nespelem. Serves Colville Indian Reservation. Information: Arnie Holt, 509-634-2755.

American Legion, Oroville.

Information: Vicki Hart, 509-476-2761.

Blinded Veterans Association.

Provides assistance with claims for legally blind veterans. Information: 800669-7079, www.bva.org.

Colville Business Council Veterans Committee.

Meets Wednesdays. Information: 509-6342206.

NCW Blue Star Mothers. Support group made up of mothers of military service men and women. Meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month, location varies. Information: ncw.bluestars@yahoo.com.

Soldiers and Sailors’ Relief Fund Board (Veterans’ Relief Board).

Okanogan County commissionerappointed board that administers taxsupported veterans’ relief fund.

Provides assistance for veterans needing clothing, food, assistance with utilities and rent, and other needs when other avenues of help have been exhausted. Apply through service representatives of veterans’ groups.

Meets 1 p.m. first Tuesdays quarterly, beginning in January, at Okanogan County Community Action building, 424 S. Second Ave., Okanogan.

Information: Dale White, 509-322-2295.

U.S. Armed Forces Legacy Project. Ongoing organization and project to honor veterans and provide a service officer and research library on U.S. Highway 97 in south Tonasket.

Meets at 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Whistler’s Restaurant, Tonasket. Information: Roger Castelda, 509-486-1482, or George Frank, 509486-2747.

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Organizations, county government Affairs. Benefits information and assistance: 800-827-1000.

Veterans’ services, Colville Confederated Tribes. Information: 509-634-2755.

Vietnam Veterans’ Wives Inc. Information: 509-775-8893; headquarters P.O. Box 396, Republic 99166.

Visual Impairment Services.

Programs for legally blind veterans, counseling for visually impaired.

Information: VA Hospital in Spokane, 800-325-7940 Ext. 7670.

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs. Supports three veterans homes and various services for veterans. Information: www.dva. wa.gov.

Weight loss TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Ferry County. Meets 5 p.m.

Tuesdays at Lakeview Bible Church, 1339 S Clark Ave. Information: coordinator Barbara Groves, 509-3263006.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) of Omak No. 1193. Meets 5:30-6:30 p.m. for weigh in and 6:307:30 p.m. for a meeting every Thursday at the Omak Senior Center, 214 N. Juniper St. Information: Barbara Scarborough, 509-422-3864, or Dolores Edelman, 509-422-2114.

Recreation Columbia Cove Community Center. Owned by City of Brewster.

Phone: 509-689-2994.

Community Cultural Center, Tonasket. Non-profit organization dedicated to providing a place for

quality family activities. Events are primarily family oriented. Information: P.O. Box 664, Tonasket, WA 98855; 411 S. Western Ave., Tonasket. Phone: 4861328; www.cccoftonasket.org.

Manfisher Ministries. Located in downtown Omak. Christian outreach to youth and adults. Information: David and Dawn Hellyer, 509-826-5699.

Youth clubs 4-H. Youth development program of Washington State University Extension.

Provides formal and non-formal community-focused experiential learning, develops skills that benefit youth throughout life, fosters leadership and volunteerism in youth and adults, and strengthens families and communities. Open to all youth ages 518. Okanogan County information: 509422-7245. Ferry County information: 509-775-5235.

Boy Scouts. Mission is to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime to achieve their full potential. Information: Gus Tillberg, chairman, 509-997-4481; Kathleen Thompson, training, 509-826-6447 or qiqueen@hotmail.com; Wayne Verbeck, advancement, 509-429-0186, ewverbeck1234@yahoo.com; Wayne Turner, 509-422-1328, wturner1328@ charter.net; Jeff Cravy, 509-486-1504, cravyjeff@yahoo.com.

• Ferry County Boy Scout Troop 61.

Meets every Tuesday at Youth Dynamics. Information: Tom Severns, 509-775-0279.

• Ferry County Cub Scout Pack 61.

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• Okanogan County Boy Scout Troop 60. Scoutmaster Tim Patrick, 509-422-4401.

Camp Fire USA. Information: 800548-8884.

Civil Air Patrol. Provides leadership activities for young people; members can participate in searches for missing persons; operates a drill team and color guard. Based at Okanogan Legion Airport. Meetings at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Omak High School library. Information: Vickie Scholla, 509322-0438; Cdr. Barry Corson, 509-8262288.

Girl Scouts Mid-Columbia Council. Address: P.O. Box 3388, Wenatchee 98801. Information: 800827-9478 Ext. 247.

Key Club. Service organization for high school students, sponsored by Kiwanis.

• Liberty Bell High School Key Club.

Sponsored by Winthrop Kiwanis Club.

Information: Roy Reiber, adviser, 509997-5666.

• Okanogan High School Key Club.

Sponsored by Okanogan Kiwanis Club.

Information: Bob Shacklett, adviser, 509-422-3770.

• Omak High School Key Club.

Sponsored by Omak Kiwanis Club.

Information: Keith Raykowski and Stephen Smith, advisers, 509-8268553.

Youth Dynamics. Located on North Clark Ave., Republic.

Information: 509-775-0426; www.yd.org.

—Compiled by Chronicle staff members Dee Camp, Sheila Corson, Cheryl Schweizer and Zachary Van Brunt.

County government Ferry County www.ferry-county.com

Elected officials Rachel D. Siracuse (R) Assessor Term expires: December 2014 Annual salary: $38,528 Phone: 509-775-5225 Ext. 2502 Address: 360 E. Delaware Ave. No. 1, Republic 99166 Dianna Galvan (R) Auditor Term expires December 2014 Annual salary: $38,528 Phone: 509-775-5225 Ext. 1137 Address: 360 E. Delaware Ave. No. 2, Republic 99166 Jean Bremner Booher (D) County clerk Term expires December 2014 Annual salary: $38,528 Phone: 509-775-5225 Ext. 2505 Address: 360 E. Delaware Ave. No. 4, Republic 99166 Brad Miller (R) County commissioner, District 1 Term expires December 2012 Annual salary: $39,750 Phone: 509-775-5225 Ext. 2508 Address: 290 E. Tessie Ave., Republic 99166 Brian Dansel (R) County commissioner, District 2

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County government Term expires December 2014 Annual salary: $39,750 Phone: 509-775-5225 Ext. 2508 Address: 290 E. Tessie Ave., Republic 99166 Robert “Bob” Heath (D) County commissioner, District 3 Term expires December 2012 Annual salary: $39,750 Phone: 509-775-225 Ext. 2508 Address: 290 E. Tessie Ave., Republic 99166 Pete Warner (R) Sheriff Term expires December 2014 Annual salary: $46,250 Phone: 509-775-3132 Address: P.O. Box 1099, Republic 99166 Kathleen Rupp (D) Treasurer Term expires December 2014 Annual salary: $38,528 Phone: 509-775-5225 Ext. 2503 Address: 360 E. Delaware Ave. No. 13, Republic 99166

Mike Sandona (R) Prosecuting attorney Term expires December 2014 Annual salary: $96,163 Phone: 509-775-5225 Ext. 3 Address: 360 E. Delaware Ave. No. 13, Republic 99166 Tom Brown (NP) District Court judge Term expires Jan. 12, 2015 Annual salary: $51,016 (part-time position; pay set by state) Phone: 509-775-5225 Ext. 2504 Address: 360 E. Delaware Ave. No. 6, Republic, WA 99166 Patrick Monasmith (NP) Superior Court judge Term expires: Jan. 14, 2013 Annual salary (2011): $148,844 (half paid by state; other half split among Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille counties; Ferry County portion is $8,260) Phone: 509-684-7520 Address: 215 S. Oak, Room 209, Colville, WA 99114-2862 Allen C. Nielson (NP)

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Board of Equalization Listens to appeals of property assessments Board members: Margo Locke, Darlene Pearson, Ted Crist Information: 509-775-5225 Ext. 2101 Fair Board Wayne Egnar, president; Hazel Borders, first vice president; Mary Glumac, second vice president; Holly Haddenham, secretary; Dianna Lamb, treasurer; Cathy Lindsey, grounds manager Meets 6 p.m. fourth Thursday at the fairgrounds Information: 509-775-5225 Ext. 2105

Ferry County boards County commissioners Commissioners: Brad Miller, District 1; Brian Dansel, District 2; Robert “Bob” Heath, District 3 Teri Kinney Deputy Clerk of the Board 290 E. Tessie Ave. 509-775-5225 Ext. 2508

Golden Tiger Pathway Committee Larry Beardslee, chairman; Larry Hemming, vice chairman; Paul Diener, secretary; Stan Christie, Tom Hern, Timothy Reis Meets noon second Thursday at the commissioners’ office

Civil Service Commission Commission members: Sam Jenkins, Ron Bacon, Les Godfrey Commission meets 11 a.m. second Thursday of the month Information: 509-775-5225 Ext.

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Kettle River Advisory Board Advisory board for implementation of the policy plan for the Kettle River and its resources Lorna Johnson, president Meets 4 p.m. third Wednesday from March through November at Curlew Presbyterian Church (some meetings held in Barstow) Information: 509-775-5225 Ext. 2101

Noxious Weed Control Board Manages noxious weed control programs Board members: Kenneth Coffland, Craig Lamberson, Gary Kohler, Bill Campobasso, Luanne Finley, Dan Fagerlie Board meets: Noon first Wednesday, varying locations Address: 350 E. Delaware Ave. No. 14 Republic 99166 Information: 509-775-5225 Ext. 1111

Ferry County Rail Corridor Committee Advises commissioners on development and implementation of a master plan for a public use trail over the abandoned rail corridor from West Herron Creek Road north to the Danville bridge Committee members: Bobbi Weller, president; Lloyd O’Dell, vice president; Judie Cribby, secretary; Bob Whittaker, George Marcoe, Landon Swafford, Randall Hanson, Grant Tolton, Janine Summy Meets 6:30 p.m. first Thursday in the U.S. Forest Service conference room

Planning Commission Makes recommendations to county commissioners on long-range planning and growth management issues Commission members: Tammy Stevens, Lorna Johnson, Gary Howden, Darlene Pearson, Bob Kirkham, Mickey Wooley, John Egge, Cathy Winchester, one vacancy Commission meets: 6 p.m. second Wednesday, Planning Office Address: 147 Clark Ave., Suite 7.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 305, Republic 99166 Phone: 509-775-5225 Ext. 3101

Republic/Ferry County Joint Housing Authority Board Manages HUD housing programs and low-income apartments Board members: Teri Cruz, director; Charles Sublett, chairman; Joyce Nee, vice chairwoman; Chris Kroupa, secretary; Marie Bremner, Jon Chrysler Board meets: 1:30 p.m. fourth Thursday, San Poil Plaza Community Room; November meeting held third Thursday Information: Housing Authority,

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Elected officials Scott Furman (D) Assessor Term expires: December 2014 Annual salary: $59,646 (2012) Phone: 509-422-7190 Address: P.O. Box 152, Okanogan 98840 Laurie (Prewitt) Thomas (R) Auditor Term expires: December 2014 Annual salary: $59,646 (2012) Phone: 509-422-7240 Address: P.O. Box 1010, Okanogan 98840 Charleen Groomes Clerk Term expires: December 2014 Annual salary: $59,646 (2012) Phone: 509-422-7275 Address: P.O. Box 72, Okanogan 98840 Andrew Lampe (R) Commissioner, District 1 Term expires: December 2012 Annual salary: $59,646, plus $8,040 annual mileage, plus 51 cents per mile for out-of-county travel Phone: 509-422-7101

Address: 123 N. Fifth Ave., Room 150, Okanogan 98840 Don “Bud” Hover (R) Commissioner, District 2 Term expires: December 2012 Annual salary: $59,646, plus $8,040 annual mileage, plus 51 cents per mile for out-of-county travel Phone: 509-422-7102 Address: 123 N. Fifth Ave., Room 150, Okanogan 98840 Jim DeTro (R) Commissioner, District 3 Term expires: December 2014 Annual salary: $59,646, plus $8,040 annual mileage, plus 51 cents per mile for out-of-county travel Phone: 509-422-7103 Address: 123 N. Fifth Ave., Room 150, Okanogan 98840 Hank Rawson (NP) District Court judge Term expires: December 2014 Annual salary: $113,374 (2011) (Salary set by state) Phone: 509-422-7170 Address: P.O. Box 980, Okanogan 98840 Heidi Smith (NP) District Court judge Term expires: December 2012 Annual salary: $113,374 (2011) (Salary set by state) Phone: 509-422-7170 Address: P.O. Box 980, Okanogan 98840 Chris Culp (NP) Superior Court judge Term expires: December 2012 Annual salary (2011): $148,844, (Salary set by state, which pays half)

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County government Phone: 509-422-7170 Address: P.O. Box 980, Okanogan, WA 98840 Jack Burchard (NP) Superior Court judge Term expires: December 2012 Annual salary (2011): $148,844, half paid by county (Salary set by state, which pays half) Phone: 509-422-7130 Address: P.O. Box 112, Okanogan 98840 Karl Sloan (D) Prosecutor/coroner Term expires: December 2014 Annual salary: $122,703 (2011) Phone: 509-422-7280 Address: P.O. Box 1130, Okanogan 98840 Frank Rogers (R) Sheriff, emergency services director Term expires: December 2014 Annual salary: $75,984 (2011), plus $6,000 for emergency services Phone: 509-422-7200 Address: 123 N. Fifth Ave., Room 200, Okanogan 98840 Leah F. McCormack (D) Treasurer Term expires: December 2014 Annual salary: $59,646 (2011) Phone: 509-422-7180 Address: P.O. Box 111, Okanogan 98840

Okanogan County boards County commissioners Commissioners: Andrew Lampe,

District 1; Bud Hover, District 2; Jim DeTro, District 3 Board meets: 8:30 a.m. each Monday and Tuesday, except holidays Lalena Johns Clerk of the board 123 N. Fifth Ave., Room 150 Grainger Administration Building Okanogan 98840 509-422-7105 ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us Board of Adjustment Hears and issues permits for variances under the zoning codes.

Board members: Steven Kunkel, Gerry Latshaw, Loren Holthaus, Dan DeWeert, Dave Hanna, Harlan Warner, Dan Christiansen Board meets: 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday in commissioners’ hearing room, Grainger Administration Building Information: Planning department, 509-422-7160 Civil Service Commission Commission members: Charles Duncan, Lee Pilkinton, Bertha Wandler Commission meets: 11:15 a.m. third Thursday in commissioners’ hearing room, Grainger Administration Building Information: Rae Lynn Lewis, 509422-7221.

Board of Equalization Listens to and makes decisions regarding appeals of property assessments.

Board members: Fred Noyes, Shirley Roberts, Todd Smith, two vacancies Board meets: By appointment Address: 123 N. Fifth Ave., Room 150, Okanogan 98840 Information: Lanie Johns, 509-422-

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Board of Health Oversees Okanogan County Public Health.

Board members: Ralph Malone, Omak city administrator; Andrew Lampe, county commissioner from District 1; Bud Hover, county commissioner from District 2; Jim DeTro, county commissioner from District 3; Ryan Milligan, city of Oroville; Lee Webster, mayor of Brewster Board meets: 2 p.m. second Tuesday, public health office in Public Services Building Address: P.O. Box 231, Okanogan 98840 Information: 509-422-7140 Horticultural Pest and Disease Control Board Coordinates control efforts to fight pests and disease in the county horticultural industry.

Board members: Al Seccomb, Roland Smith, William Lockwood, Brent VanBuskirk, Ken Shank, Curtis Beus Board meets: 2:30 p.m. third Wednesday, commissioners’ hearing room, Grainger Administration Building; subject to change during winter months Address: 123 N. Fifth Ave., Room 150, Okanogan 98840 Information: Dan McCarthy, 509322-1286 Housing Authority Board Manages HUD housing programs and low-income apartments.

Board members: Bob Blank, Laura Hernandez, Pia Jumalon, Gail Casper, Teresa Hobbs, one vacancy Board meets: 5:30 p.m. second Tuesday, housing authority office, 110 Oak St., Okanogan

Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Board Hears requests for disability retirements for police and firefighters.

Board members: County Commissioner Jim DeTro, Gordon Hennigs, Ron Oules, Lew Goebel, one vacancy Board meets: 10 a.m. first Thursday, commissioners’ hearing room, Grainger Administration Building Address: 123 N. Fifth Ave., Room 150, Okanogan 98840 Information: Lanie Johns, 509-4227100 Marketing Board Develops marketing of Okanogan County for generating tourism and economic development.

Board members: Patrick Stice, Carolyn Davis, Bryce Leep, James DeSalvo, Bud Hover, county commissioner, District 2; two vacancies Board meets: Quarterly 10 a.m. second Wednesdays, county commissioners’ hearing room, Grainger Administration Building Information: Carolyn Davis, 509826-5107 Noxious Weed Control Board Manages noxious weed control programs.

Board members: Jack Pitts, Bonnie Lawrence, Shauna Hicks, Jan Asmussen, Vicki Davis Board meets: 4 p.m. fourth Thursday, commissioners’’ hearing room, Grainger Administration Building Address: P.O. Box 791, Okanogan 98840 Information: Anna Lyon, manager,

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County government 509-422-7165 Open Space Advisory Board Advises the assessor on determination of open space agricultural land values.

Board members: Donald McClure, Jerry Cooksey, Kenneth Kramer, Rick Witt, Dan McCarthy Board meets: Annually, at request of assessor Information: Jim White, 509-422-7190 Parks and Recreation Board Manages the Okanogan County fairgrounds and facilities, including Agriplex, on a year-round basis; oversees fair.

Board members: Gwen Whitley, Steve Mitzner, James McCuen, Lloyd Caton Jr., Bill White, Lynda Hotchkiss, one vacancy Board meets: 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the month in Jones Hall, fairgrounds Address: P.O. Box 467, Okanogan 98840 Information: 509-422-1621 Planning Commission Makes recommendations to county

commissioners on long-range planning and zoning issues.

Commission members: Albert Roberts, Marlene Rawley, Phil Dart, Tamara Porter, Dave Schulz, Mark Miller, Tina Wood, two vacancies Commission meets: 7 p.m. fourth Monday, commissioners’ hearing room, Grainger Administration Building Address: 123 N. Fifth Ave., Room 130, Okanogan 98840 Information: Planning department, 509-422-7160 Snowmobile Advisory Board Advises county commissioners and public works on managing snowmobile trails and parks.

Board members: Jerry Schultz, Jim Vannice, Betty Wagoner, Tom Windsor, Joe Berney, Bill Johnson, Ed Surette, Chad Stansbury Board meets: 6 p.m. first Monday, health district office, Public Services Building Information: Joann Stansbury, 509422-7300 Solid Waste Advisory Committee Advises public works director on

management of county landfill.

Board members: Stan Carter, Joaquin Bustamante, Chris Branch, Richard Howe, Wayne Turner, Steve Clark, Bob Clark, two vacancies Board meets: 4 p.m. first Monday, health district conference room, Public Services Building Information: Sue Christopher, 509422-2602

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Tourism Advisory Board Advises county commissioners on how to distribute hotel/motel tax money for tourism.

Board members: Dena Byl, Toni Tretwold, Rebecca Meadows, Jane Hubrig, Debra Lampe, Roger Sawyer, Rebecca Sawyer, secretary; four vacancies Board meets: Annual meeting in January in the commissioners’ hearing room, Grainger Administration Building Information: Rebecca Sawyer, 509476-3423, rlsawyer73@hotmail.com

Television District No. 3 Manages television and radio translators in south county area.

Information: Mildred Powell, 509-6892200

Television District No. 1 Manages television and radio translators in central and north Okanogan

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Information: Cam Pierce 509-9973284

Veterans’ Relief Board Provides financial relief assistance and other services for veterans.

Board members: Dale White, chair, Richard Sherman, Gilbert Dahlquist, Gary Lashelle, Michael Stewart, Ed Thiele, Arnie Holt, Soy Redthunder Board meets: 1 p.m. first Tuesday, Okanogan County Community Action Information: Dale White, 509-3222295; Michael Stewart, 509-486-2151 Ext. 540.

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Special purpose districts, fire districts Cemetery districts Okanogan County Cemetery District No. 1 P.O. Box 711 Twisp 98856 Phone: 509-997-5162 Information: Judy Tonseth Commissioners: Gary Marchbank, Don Waller, Susie Gardner Okanogan County Cemetery District No. 2 P.O. Box 1293 Twisp 98856 Phone: 509-997-5240 Information: Carolyn Groniger Commissioners: Susan Kowalczyk, Jim Melton, Leah Kominak Okanogan County Cemetery District No. 3 P.O. Box 184 Pateros 98846 Information: Ardith Stivers, 509923-2721 Commissioners: Dale Parks, Toni Roberson, Jean Foster Okanogan County Cemetery District No. 4 P.O. Box 764 Oroville 98844 Phone: 509-476-2279 Information: Joy Lawson Commissioners: Dolores (Dee) M. Patterson, John L. Minyard, Ted Christensen

Irrigation districts Aeneas Lake Irrigation District P.O. Box 789 Tonasket 98855 Phone: 509-486-1736 Information: Julie Conkle

Alta Vista Irrigation District 779 N. Fourth Ave. Okanogan 98840 Phone: 509-422-5911, leave message Commissioners: Roger Sylvanus, Terry Rowe and Bix Rosenkranz Information: Brian Kirchner, 4222498 Brewster Flat Irrigation District 94 C Mountain View Road Brewster 98812 Phone: 509-689-2634 Directors: Steve Lautensleger, Jack Groeneveld, Danna Guzman, Jay Simpson, Jenny Simpson Information: Barbara Lawson Helensdale Reclamation District P.O. Box 171 Malott 98829 Phone: 509-422-3745 Information: Diane Lowell Methow-Okanogan Reclamation District P.O. Box 645 Brewster 98812 Phone: 509-686-5656 Information: Celeste Bush Methow Valley Irrigation District P.O. Box 860 Twisp 98856 Phone: 509-997-2318 Information: Bunny Morgan Okanogan Irrigation District 37-A Douglas Road Okanogan 98840 Phone: 509-826-1250 Information: Jim Bartleson Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District 516 11th Ave.

Oroville 98844 Phone: 509-476-3696

Tonasket Emergency Services District P.O. Box 1356 Tonasket 98855 Phone: 509-322-2817

Pateros Irrigation District 164-B Highway 153 Pateros 98846 Phone: 509-923-2760 Information: Tracy Miller

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Whitestone Reclamation District P.O. Box B Loomis 98827 Phone: 509-223-3295 Information: Jerry Barnes Wolf Creek Reclamation District 87 B Patterson Lake Road Winthrop 98862 Phone: 509-996-9974 Information: Lynne Bovee

Water and flood districts Lake Osoyoos Water District P.O. Box 279 Oroville, WA 98844-0547 509-476-3756 (voice) 509-476-3218 (fax) Information: Guy Fisher Riverside Flood Control District P.O. Box 188 Riverside, WA 98849 509-826-4670

Emergency services Methow Valley Emergency Services District Aero Methow Rescue Service P.O. Box 66 Twisp 98856 Phone: 509-997-4013

Okanogan County Fire District No. 1 (Oroville) P.O. Box 2104, Oroville 98844 509-476-2106 Chief: Rod Noel Secretary: Bruce Rawley, 509-4763816 Board meets: 6 p.m. second Tuesday of month, Fire Hall, 1300 Ironwood, Oroville Fire District No. 2 (Elmer City) P.O. Box 178, Elmer City 99124 509-633-1019 Chief: David Finch Secretary: Donald Bonertz, 509633-2456 Board meets: 7 p.m. first Monday of month, Elmer City Fire Hall Fire District No. 3 (Omak, Okanogan and Malott) P.O. Box 1045, Okanogan 98840 509-422-5757 or 509-826-0760 Chief: Duties shared by Kevin Bowling (Omak area), Gordon Hennigs (Okanogan area) and Matthew Rawson (Malott area) Secretary: Debbie Springer, 509422-3030 or 509-422-6275 (fax) Board meets: 7:30 p.m. second Tuesday of month, Okanogan Fire Hall basement

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Fire districts, hospital districts Fire District No. 4 (Tonasket) P.O. Box 1395, Tonasket 98855 509-486-2611 Chief: Jim Rice Secretary: Tina Howe, 509-4764477 Board meets: 7 p.m. second Thursday of month, Tonasket Fire Hall

(Rural Conconully) 1131 Salmon Creek Road, Okanogan 98840 Chief: Tim Tugaw Secretary: Barbara Peterson, 509422-3179 Board meets: 7 p.m. second Wednesday of month; for location call 509-422-3179

P.O. Box 645, Tonasket 98855 Chief: Bob Bauer Secretary: Ken Thompson, kenjuliathompson@gmail.com

Fire District No. 6 (Carlton, Twisp, Winthrop, Mazama) P.O. Box 895, Winthrop 98862 509-997-2981 Chief: Don Waller Secretary: Brian Colin Board meets: 7 p.m. second Monday of month, district fire hall, Twisp

Fire District No. 10 (Loomis) P.O. Box F, Loomis 98827 Chief: Darryl Peery Secretary: Amy Radcliff, 509-2233176 Board meets: 8 p.m. second Monday of month, Loomis Community Club

Fire District No. 7 (Riverside) P.O. Box 78, Riverside 98849 509-826-4670 Chief: Brad Armstrong Secretary: Donna Krunnies, 509826-6246 Board meets: 6:30 p.m. first Monday of month, Riverside Fire Hall

Fire District No. 11 (Molson-Chesaw) 238 Molson Road, Oroville 98844 509-485-3533 Chief: Phillip Dart Secretary: Carmen Kinley, 509485-1902 Board meets: 7:30 p.m. second Wednesday of month, Fields Hall

Ferry County Fire District No. 3 Stevens County Fire District No. 8 (Laurier, Orient, Barstow, Boyds, Deadman Creek, Sherman Creek) Joint fire district with Stevens County Fire District No. 8 25266 Highway 395 N. Kettle Falls 99141-9568 509-738-4591 Chief: Herb Hippler Secretary: Peter Holter-Mehren Commissioners: Susan Dechant, Kent Dickinson and Helen Sowards

Fire District No. 8 (Southwest Colville Indian Reservation) P.O. Box 1351, Okanogan 98840 Chief: Ed Townsend Secretary: Connie Townsend, 4224113 Board meets: 7 p.m. second Tuesday of month, 223-B Cameron Lake Loop Road, Okanogan

Fire District No. 12 (Havillah) P.O. Box 1829, Tonasket 98855 509-556-2911 Chief: Mark Vine Secretary: Deborah Mathewson Board meets: 7 p.m. second Thursday of month, 474 Swanson Mill Road, Tonasket

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Ferry-Okanogan Fire District No. 13 (Wauconda, Republic) 350 E. Delaware Ave. No. 5 Republic 99166 Chief: Mike Brown Secretary: Gae Lembcke, 509-7753521 Commissioners: Mike Weller, Robert Fields and John M. Friederichs Ferry-Okanogan Fire District No. 14 (Curlew) 30 Customs Road Curlew 99118 509-779-4262 Chief: John Foster Secretary: Judith Mannick, 509779-4279 Commissioners: Bob Lattin, Chris

Kroupe and Landon Swafford Douglas-Okanogan County Fire District No. 15 (Brewster, Bridgeport, Pateros, Methow) P.O. Box 490, Brewster 98812 509-689-0901; fax 509-689-0901 www.docfd15.com Chief: Mike Webster, Brewster; Joe Kitzman, Methow; Mike Lambert, Pateros Secretary: Joan Brownlee, 509923-2358 Commissioners: Chris Bailey, Tim Baird, Lonnie Fenton, Phil Brownlee, and Ike Vallance Administrator: William Vallance, 509-689-0216 or 509-689-2027 EMS director: Tonya Vallance, 509689-4041

Tribal Colville Tribal Fire and Rescue P.O. Box 150 Nespelem 99155 509-634-2440 Chief: Richard Gorr Mount Tolman Fire Center 90 Mount Tolman Road P.O. Box 188 Keller 99140 509-634-3100 Fire management officer: Ike Cawston

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Hospital districts, libraries (Formerly Okanogan-Douglas District Hospital; portions of Okanogan and Douglas counties) 507 Hospital Way, Brewster 509-689-2517 www.oddh.info Administrator: O.E. “Bud” Hufnagel Board: Larry Higbee, chairman; William Bayless, vice chairman; Dan Webster, Vicki Orford, Tracy Shrable Board meets: 4 p.m. fourth Monday during summer; noon fourth Monday during winter, hospital conference room Hospital District No. 3 (Mid-Okanogan Valley) Mid-Valley Hospital 810 Jasmine St., Omak 509-826-1760 www.mvhealth.org Administrator: Mike Billing Board: Gary Oestreich, Anne Schneider, Jerry Bowes, Jerry Grillo, Carol Timm Board meets: 5:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays (first and third in December), administrator’s office

Hospital District No. 4 (North Okanogan County) North Valley Hospital 203 S. Western Ave., Tonasket 509-486-2151 www.nvhospital.org Administrator: Linda Michel Board: Helen Casey, Dick Larson, Herb Wandler, Clarice Nelson, Lael Duncan Board meets: 7 p.m. second and last Thursday, North Valley Hospital board room

Hospital District No. 1 (Ferry County) Ferry County Memorial Hospital 36 N. Klondike Road Republic 99166 509-775-3333 www.fcphd.org Administrator: Ron O’Halloran Commissioners: Ron Bacon, Nancy Betschart, Joan Lake, Donald Seeborg, DiAnne Lundgren Board meets: 9 a.m. first Thursday, hospital conference room

Hospital District No. 6 (Portions of Okanogan, Douglas, Grand, Lincoln counties) Coulee Medical Center 411 Fortuyn Road, Grand Coulee 509-633-1753 www.couleecommhosp.org Administrator: J. Scott Graham Board: Rick King, Grant County; Greg Behrens, at large; Geary Oliver, Lincoln County; Tom Edwards, Okanogan County; Kris Hare, Douglas County Board meets: 6 p.m. last Wednesday, clinic conference room

Libraries The North Central Regional Library System is a tax-supported, multicounty library district serving the North Central Washington area.

Main offices 310 Douglas St. Wenatchee, WA 98801 Phone: 509-662-5021; fax 509-6639731 www.ncrl.org Brewster Public Library Librarian: Judy Johnston

P.O. Box 280 108 S. Third St. Brewster 98812-0280 Phone: 509-689-4046 Bridgeport Public Library Librarian: Michelle Orosco P.O. Box 220 1206 Columbia Ave. Bridgeport 98813-0220 Phone: 509-686-7281 Grand Coulee Public Library Librarian: Joette Barry P.O. Box 62 225 Federal Way St. Grand Coulee 99133-0062 Phone: 509-633-0972 Okanogan Public Library Librarian: Jann Timm P.O. Box 489 228 Pine St. Okanogan 98840-0489 Phone: 509-422-2609 Omak Public Library Regional manager: Reddick

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Libraries, education Circulation manager: Menendez P.O. Box J 30 S. Ash St. Omak 98841 Phone: 509-826-1820 Fax: 509-826-5102

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Oroville Public Library Librarian: Barbara Pollard P.O. Box 550 1276 Main St. Oroville 98844-0550 Phone: 509-476-2662 Pateros Public Library Librarian: Janice Darlington P.O. Box 306 174 Pateros Mall Pateros 98846-0306 Phone: 509-923-2298 Republic Public Library Librarian: Gailene Hooper 794 S. Clark Ave. Republic 99166 Phone: 509-775-3328 Tonasket Public Library Librarian: Margaret Lange 209-A N. Whitcomb Ave. Tonasket 98855 Phone: 509-486-2366 Twisp Public Library Librarian: Terry Dixon P.O. Box 237 201 N. Methow Valley Highway Twisp 98856-0237 Phone: 509-997-4681 Winthrop Public Library Librarian: Sally Portman P.O. Box 519 49 Highway 20 Winthrop 98862

Phone: 509-996-2685

Schools Brewster School District No. 111 503 Seventh St. Box 97, Brewster 98812 509-689-3418, fax 509-689-0749 Superintendent: Eric Driessen District secretary: Debbie Riggan Brewster High School, 509-6893449 Principal: Linda Dezellem Brewster Junior High School, 509689-3449 Principal: Linda Dezellem Brewster Elementary School, (kindergarten through sixth-grade), 509-689-2581 Principal: Lynnette Blackburn Also preschool handicapped program Board members: Don Becker, Laurie Oules, Jack Kirk, Dana Divis, Starr Hammons; student representative McClintock Miller Board meets: 7 p.m. fourth Monday, high school library www.brewster.wednet.edu driggan@brewster.wednet.edu Bridgeport School District 1400 Tacoma Ave. Box 1060, Bridgeport 98813 509-686-5656 Superintendent: Scott Sattler Administrative assistant: Raelynn Dezellem Bridgeport High School, 509-6868770 Principal: Tami Jackson Brewster Middle School, 509-6869501 Principal: Tami Jackson Bridgeport Elementary School,

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(kindergarten through fifth-grade), 509686-2201 Principal: Michael Porter Also preschool handicapped program Board members: Zeke Martinez, Rick Halterman, Wayne van Zwoll, Tracy Zahn, Crystal Baughman Board meets: Second and fourth Monday www.bridgeport.wednet.edu Curlew School District 47 Curlew School Road, Curlew 509-779-4931 Superintendent: Steve McCullough Principal: Brett Simpson Board members: Brad Miller, Kim McElheran, Gretchen Halbach, Ruby Walker, one vacancy Board meets: 4 p.m. fourth Thursday, school library www.curlew.wednet.edu Inchelium School District 2 Hornet Ave. P.O. Box 285, Inchelium 99138 509-722-6181 Ext. 0, fax 509-7226192 Superintendent: Ron Washington Administrative assistant: Anita Burch District secretary: Julie Michel Principal: John Moddrell Board members: Karen Hoffman, Bessie Nugent, Anna Sandvig, Richard Whitney, Wendy Phillips Board meets: 4:30 p.m. third Thursday, school library www.inchelium.wednet.edu email: first initial plus last name@inchelium.wednet.edu Grand Coulee Dam School District No. 301J 110 Stevens, Coulee Dam 99116

509-633-2143, fax 509-633-2530 Superintendent: Dennis Carlson Lake Roosevelt High School, 509633-1442 Principal: Brad Wilson Skilskin Alternative School, 509633-1089 Grand Coulee Dam Middle School, 509-633-1520 Principal: Lisa Lakin Center Elementary, 509-633-0730 Principal: Sue Hinton Board members: Joette Barry, Carla Marconi, Susan Chaffee, Ken Stanger, Ted Piccolo Board meets: 6 p.m. fourth Monday, district office www.gcdsd.org dcarlson@gcdsd.org Keller School District 17 S. School Road P.O. Box 367, Keller 99140 509-634-4325 Superintendent: Dave Iverson (Kindergarten to sixth-grade) District secretary: 509-634-4325 Board members: Debbie Caudell, Patricia Conant, Karlene Katich, Jasin Wellons, Dean Pakootas Board meets: Next to last Wednesday, staff room www.keller.k12.wa.us email: Access through website Methow Valley District No. 350 18 Twin Lakes Road, Winthrop 98862-9713 509-996-9205, fax 509-996-9208 Superintendent: Mark Wenzel District secretary: Patty Barker Liberty Bell Junior-Senior High School, 509-996-2215 Principal: Deborah DeKalb Methow Valley Independent Learning Center, 509-997-8006

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Education Methow Valley Elementary School, 509-996-2186 Principal: Brian Patrick Board members: Don Calvert, Mary Anne Quigley, Frank Kline, Dana Stromberger, Gary Marchbank Board meets: 5:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Methow Valley Elementary board room. www.methow.org pbarker@methow.org Nespelem School District No. 14 229 Schoolhouse Loop Box 291, Nespelem 99155 509-634-4541, fax 509-634-4551 Superintendent-principal: John Adkins (Preschool, kindergarten through eighth-grade) Board members: Patrick Morin Jr., Andy Joseph Jr., Annette Moses, Jeannie Moon, Jolene Marchand Board meets: 5:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday of month, school library www.nsdeagles.org jadkins@nsd.wednet.edu Okanogan School District No. 105 115 Rose St. P.O. Box 592, Okanogan 98840 509-422-3629, fax 509-422-1525 Superintendent: Richard Johnson District secretary: Debra Goroch Okanogan Alternative High School Contact: Jennifer Heindselman; Richard Johnson, principal 509-422-3770, fax 509-422-3656 Okanogan Outreach Program Contact: Jon Evans, 509-826-7612; Richard Johnson, principal Okanogan High School (ninththrough 12th-grades), 509-422-3770 Principal: Robert Shacklett Okanogan Middle School (grades 6-8), 509-422-2680

Principal: Brett Baum Virginia Grainger Elementary School (preschool through fifth-grade), 509-422-3580 Principal: Dean Radke Board members: Rae Jean Kelley, Sabrena Smith, Jane Cline, Kory Heindselman, Joyce Bruemmer Board meetings: 6 p.m. fourth Wednesday, Okanogan High School www.oksd.wednet.edu rjohnson@oksd.wednet.edu Omak School District No. 19 619 W. Bartlett Ave. Box 833, Omak 98841 509-826-0320, fax 509-826-7689 Superintendent: Arthur Himmler District secretary: Randi DeHaan Omak High School (ninth- through 12th-grades), 509-826-5150 Principal: David Kirk Omak Alternative High School (ninth- through 12th-grades), 509-8263243 Principal: James Campbell Omak Middle School (sixththrough eighth-grades), 509-826-2320 Principal: Kathleen Miller East Omak Elementary (thirdthrough fifth-grades), 509-826-3003 Principal: Ryan Christoph North Omak Elementary (preschool through second-grade), 509-826-2380 Principal: Jack Schneider Special education, 509-826-0320 Ext. 357 Early Childhood Program, 509-8264908 Board members: Marjorie Thompson, Kathie Brown, Wendell George, Pete Sirois, John Sloan Board meets: 5:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday, district office www.omaksd.wednet.edu ahimmler@omaksd.wednet.edu

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Orient School District Fifth and C streets P.O. Box 1419, Orient 99160 509-684-6873, fax 509-684-3469 (Kindergarten through eighthgrade) Superintendent: Mark Selle Assistant superintendent: Bill Glidewell District secretary: Christie Petterson Principal: Tara Holmes Board members: Brad Armstrong, Keith Wilder, Gabe Kerr, Pennie Lindsey, Dale McNitt Board meets: 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Orient School www.orient.k12.wa.us Oroville School District No. 410 816 Juniper, Oroville 98844 509-476-2281, fax 509-476-2190 Superintendent: Steve Quick District secretary: Erin McKinney Oroville Junior-Senior High School (seventh- through 12th-grades), 509476-3612 Principal: Kristen Sarmiento Oroville Elementary (preschool through sixth-grade), 509-476-3332 Principal: Joan Hoehn Board members: Amy Wise, Phil Barker, Dave Nutt, Rocky DeVon, Christina Rise Board meets: 5 p.m. last Monday, district office www.oroville.wednet.edu Pateros School District No. 122 344 W. Beach Box 98, Pateros 98846-0098 509-923-2343 Ext. 4, fax 509-9232283 Superintendent: Lois Davies District secretary: Linda Ehlenbach Pateros School (kindergarten

through 12th-grade), 509-923-2751 Ext. 2 Principal: Laura Christian Board members: Michael Bruno, Marty Robinson, Marc Armstrong, Grace Larsen, LaDonna Mattson Board meets: 6 p.m. last Monday, school library www.pateros.org email: Staff member’s first initial plus last name@pateros.org Republic School District 30306 E. Highway 20, Republic Superintendent: Kyle Rydell 509-775-3173; 509-775-3712 fax Republic Middle and High School (sixth- through 12th-grade), 509-7753171 Principal: Shawn Anderson Republic Elementary School (kindergarten through fifth-grade), 509775-3327 Principal: Nancy Giddings Board members: Ralph Ellingson, Travis Fletcher, David Heinen, Cherie Exner, Mary Rourke Board meets: 7 p.m. third Wednesday, district board room www.republic.wednet.edu Tonasket School District No. 404 35 DO Highway 20 E., Tonasket 98855 509-486-2126, fax 509-486-1263 Superintendent: Paul Turner District secretary: Janet Glanzer Tonasket High School (ninththrough 12th-grade), 509-486-2161 Principal: Jeff Hardesty Tonasket Alternative/Outreach School, 509-486-1428 (alternative) or 509-486-1691 (outreach) Tonasket Middle School (sixththrough eighth-grade), 509-486-2147 Principal: Jay Tyus

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Education, tribe Tonasket Elementary School (preschool through fifth-grade), 509486-4933 Principal: Jeff Cravy Board members: Jerry Asmussen, Lloyd Caton Jr., Catharine Stangland, Ernie Cerrillo, Ty Olson Board meets: Second and fourth Mondays, 7 p.m. during standard time and 7:30 p.m. during daylight-saving time, district office www.tonasket.wednet.edu pturner@tonasket.wednet.edu

Private Paschal Sherman Indian School Operated by Colville Confederated Tribes 169 North End Omak Lake Road, Omak 98841 509-422-7590, fax 509-422-7539 or 509-422-7538 Superintendent: Debbie Simpson (Preschool to ninth-grade) Board members: Dustin Best, Christie Erb, Sundown Campbell, Joe Sehnert, Mari St. Pierre, Cheryl Priest www.psischiefs.org E-mail: Access through Web site

Colleges Community Colleges of Spokane Republic 970 S. Clark, Republic 99166 509-775-3675 Wenatchee Valley College at Omak 116 W. Apple, Omak 98841 509-422-7800 President: Jim Richardson www.wvc.edu Washington Online: www.wvc.edu

Colville Confederated Tribes Colville Confederated Tribes P.O. Box 150, Nespelem 99155 Phone: 509-634-2200 Web: www.colvilletribes.com The 14-member Colville Business Council governs the 1.4 million-acre Colville Indian Reservation, which straddles Okanogan and Ferry counties with about half the reservation in each.

Business council members serve two-year terms, with half of the council up for election each year. The primary

election is in May and the general election is in June.

Officers and committee chairs are elected from within the council by council members during annual reorganization in July. Newly elected council members are seated during the reorganization meeting.

The reservation is divided into four districts: Inchelium, Keller, Nespelem and Omak, each with representatives on the council.

Council Executive committee Chair: Michael O. Finley, Inchelium District Vice chair: Ernest “Sneena” Brooks III, Omak District Secretary: Darlene Zacherle, Keller District Member: Andrew Joseph Jr., Nespelem District Council members Inchelium District • Michael O. Finley, term expires 2012 Business Council chairman 509-634-2208 Ext. 2208 michael.finley@colvilletribes.com

• Doug Seymour, term expires 2012 Natural Resources Committee chairman 509-634-2219 Ext. 2219 doug.seymour@colvilletribes.com • Luana Boyd Rowley, term expires July 2013 509-634-2210 Ext. 2211 luana.rowley@colvilletribes.com • Richard A. Swan, term expires July 2013 Law and Justice Committee chairman 509-634-2211 Ext. 2211 richard.swansr@colvilletribes.com Keller District • Sylvia Peasley, term expires 2012 509-634-2214 Ext. 2214 sylvia.peasley@colvilletribes.com • Darlene Zacherle, term expires July 2013 Employment and Education Committee chairwoman Colville Business Council secretary 509-634-2215 Ext. 2215 darlene.zacherle@colvilletribes. com Nespelem District • Ricky Gabriel, term expires 2012

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Tribe Tribal Government Committee chairman 509-634-2216 Ext. 2216 ricky.gabriel@colvilletribes.com • Harvey Moses Jr., term expires 2012 509-634-2218 Ext. 2218 harvey.moses@colvilletribes.com • Andrew Joseph Jr., term expires 2013 Human Services Committee chairman 509-634-2209 Ext. 2209 andy.joseph@colvilletribes.com • Brian Nissen, term expires 2013 Management and Budget Committee chairman 509-634-2207 Ext. 2207 brian.nissen@colvilletribes.com Omak District • Cherie Moomaw, term expires 2012 509-634-2217 Ext. 2217 cherie.moomaw@colvilletribes. com • Ernie Williams, term expires 2012 509-634-2212 Ext. 2212 ernie.williams@colvilletribes.com

• Ernest “Sneena” Brooks III, term expires July 2013 Culture Committee chairman Colville Business Council vice chairman 509-634-2206 Ext. 2206 sneena.brooks@colvilletribes.com • Ferdinand Louie, term expires July 2013 Community Development Committee chairman 509-634-2205 Ext. 2205 ferdinand.louie@colvilletribes.com Committees Community development — Ferdinand Louie, chairman Employment and education – Darlene Zacherle, chairwoman Natural resources – Doug Seymour, chairman Law and justice – Richard A. Swan, chairman Management and budget - Brian Nissen, chairman Tribal government – Ricky Gabriel, chairman Culture – Ernest “Sneena” Brooks III, chairman

Human services – Andrew Joseph Jr., chairman Veterans – Andrew Joseph Jr., chair Enterprises Colville Tribal Federal Corp., P.O. Box 5, Coulee Dam. Office: 515 Birch St., Coulee Dam; phone 509-634-3220 Colville Indian Plywood and Veneer, 1100 E. Eighth Ave., Omak; phone 509-422-0600 Colville Indian Precision Pine, 373 Eastside County Road, Omak; phone 509-422-7540 Colville Tribal Museum/Gift Shop, 512 Mead Way, Coulee Dam; phone 509-633-0751 Coulee Dam Casino: 515 Birch Street, Coulee Dam; 509-633-0766; 800-556-7492 Mill Bay Casino: 455 E. Wapato Lake Road, Manson; 509-687-2102; 800-648-2946 Okanogan Bingo Casino: 41 Appleway, Okanogan; 509-42BINGO (422-4646); 800-559-4643 Rainbow Beach Resort: 18 N. Twin Lakes Road, Inchelium; 888-862-0978

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Tribe, electrical, Forest Service Fire and rescue, 509-634-2440 Food distribution, 509-634-2767 Hunting and fishing information: Colville Tribal Fish and Wildlife Department, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem 99155; 509-634-2110 Language program, 509-634-2620 Nespelem, 509-422-7406 Omak Law enforcement, 509-634-2472 Legal services, 509-634-2405 Paschal Sherman Indian School, 509-422-7590 Police, 509-634-2472 Public works, 509-634-2806 Senior meal sites, 509-634-2895 Nespelem; 509-422-7449 Omak; 509722-7074 Inchelium; 509-634-2803 Keller Social services, 509-422-7713 Omak; 509-634-2395 Nespelem; 509722-7023 Inchelium; Tribal courts: Trudy Flamand, chief judge, 509-634-2501 Tribal Employment Rights Office, 509-634-2716 Tribal credit, 509-634-2664 Veterans program, 509-634-2755 or 509-422-7731 Vocational rehabilitation, 509-6342723 Nespelem; 509-422-7402 Omak; 509-634-7304 Keller Washington State University Extension, 509-634-2304 Parks and camping The Colville Confederated Tribes offer ball fields adjacent to tribal headquarters in Nespelem, and various facilities and powwow grounds next to the Nespelem Community Center.

The tribe offers numerous areas for tribal members only. Some areas are open to non-tribal members.

Various hunting and fishing rules apply to members and non-members.

Check with the fish and wildlife

department, 509-634-2110, for details.

Web: http://www.colvilletribes.com/camping_ and_fishing.php.

Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs, 509-6342315; Indian Health Service, Nespelem, 509-634-2900 or 800-416-7459; Omak 509-422-7416; prescriptions 509-4227735; dental 509-422-7416 Mount Tolman Fire Control: 509634-3100 Ext. 3100 or 800-556-4002; 509-634-3149 fax.

Newspaper The Tribal Tribune is the official publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The print edition is published monthly and an online edition is available on the Internet at http://tribune.colville tribes.com.

Information: 509-634-2266.

Electrical providers Ferry County Public Utility District Provides electrical service in Ferry County Commissioners: Doug Aubertin, Nathan Davis, Chris Kroupa Board meets: 9 a.m. third Monday, PUD conference room Office: 686 S. Clark Ave., P.O. Box 1039, Republic 99166 Phone: 509-775-3325 www.fcpud.com Nespelem Valley Electric Cooperative Provides electrical service to parts of the Colville Indian Reservation Board of directors: Pat Morin,

president; Ike Nelson, vice president; Al Preugshat, secretary-treasurer; Cindy Corpe; Martin Olbricht; Dorothy Palmer; Monte Joseph; Gilbert Desautel Jr.; Ralph Rise Board meets: 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month Office: 1009 F St., P.O. Box 31, Nespelem 99155 Phone: 509-634-4571

president; Kent Hitch, secretarytreasurer; Dick Garing, Ardis Bynum, Patricia Leigh, Dale Sekijima, Paul Taylor, Ron Perrow Board meets: 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month Office: 93 W. Chewuch Road, P.O. Box 69, Winthrop 98862 Phone: 509-996-2228

Okanogan County Public Utility District Provides electrical service to most of Okanogan County. Also provides wholesale fiber optics and wireless telecommunications service Commissioners: Ernie Bolz, Trish Butler, David Womack Board meets: 2:30 p.m. alternate Tuesdays, PUD headquarters, Okanogan General manager: John Grubich Operations manager: Timothy DeVries Okanogan headquarters: 1331 N. Second Ave., Okanogan Phone: 509-422-3310 Omak office: 18 W. First Ave., Omak; 509-422-8371 Oroville office: 1500 Main St., Oroville; 509-476-3531 Brewster office: 101 S. Bridge, Brewster; 509-689-2502 Tonasket office: 17 E. Third, Tonasket; 509-486-2131 Twisp office: 201 Highway 20 S., Twisp; 509-997-2526 www.okanoganpud.org

Forest Service

Okanogan County Electric Cooperative Provides electrical service to parts of the Methow Valley, especially Mazama and Winthrop Board of directors: Don Hover,

North Cascades Smokejumper Base 23 Intercity Airport Road Winthrop 98862 Phone: 509-997-2031 Fax: 509-997-2077 www.ncsbsmokejumpers.com

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Supervisor’s office 215 Melody Lane Wenatchee 98801-5933 Phone: 509-664-9200 Fax: 509-664-9280 www.fs.fed.us/r6/oka Okanogan Valley Office 1240 S. Second Ave. Okanogan 98840 Phone: 509-826-3275 Fax: 509-826-3789 Methow Valley Ranger District 24 W. Chewuch Road Winthrop 98862 Phone: 509-996-4000 Fax: 509-996-2208 Tonasket Ranger District 1 W. Winesap Tonasket 98855 Phone: 509-486-2186 Fax: 509-486-1922

Step Back in Time . . . at the award-winning

Okanogan County Historical Museum

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Forest Service, post offices, legislators Colville National Forest Supervisor’s office 765 S. Main St. Colville 99114 Phone: 509-684-7000 www.fs.fed.us/r6/colville Republic Ranger District 650 E. Delaware Ave. Republic 99166 Phone: 509-775-7400

Post offices Bridgeport 1011 Columbia Ave., 98813. 509-686-4611.

Brewster 109 N. Seventh, 98812.

509-689-3510.

Carlton 2274 state Highway 153, 98814. 509-997-6091.

Conconully 219 N. Lottie Ave., 98819. 509-826-6305.

Coulee Dam 402 Mead Way, 99116. 509-633-0390.

Curlew 1 River St., 99118. 509779-4640.

Danville 2 Fourth of July Creek Road, 99121. 509-779-4485 Elmer City 16 S. Front St., 99124.

509-633-1371.

Grand Coulee 407 Midway Ave., 99133. 509-633-0781.

Inchelium 2316 Inchelium Highway, 99138. 509-722-4905.

Keller 11673 S. state Highway 21, 99140. 509-634-4392.

Laurier 27007 N. state Highway 395, 99146. 509-684-2606.

Loomis 12 Palmer Ave., 98827.

509-223-4351.

Malo 17500 N. state Highway 21, 99150. 509-779-4355.

Malott 32 B&O Road, 98829. 509422-5020.

Methow 34 Main St., 98834. 509-

923-2759.

Nespelem 100 Ninth St., 99155.

509-634-4212.

Okanogan 212 Second Ave. N., 98840. 509-422-3830.

Omak 104 S. Main St., 98841. 509826-2060.

Orient 365 Main St., 99160. 509684-5886.

Oroville 1234 Ironwood St., 98844.

509-476-2393.

Pateros 170 Pateros Mall, 98846.

509-923-2213.

Republic 128 N. Clark Ave., 99166.

509-775-3332.

Riverside 407 Kendell St., 98849.

509-826-2110.

Tonasket 15 W. Fifth St., 98855.

509-486-2220.

Twisp 205 Glover St., 98856. 509997-3777.

Wauconda 2360 state Highway 20 E., 98859. 509-486-4566.

Winthrop 1110 state Highway 20, 98862. 509-996-2282.

Legislators 7th District Sen. Bob Morton R-Orient Term expires January 2015 Morton has served in the Senate since 1994, when he was appointed.

He served in the House of Representatives from 1991-1994.

Morton holds a bachelor of arts degree in history and political science from Alfred University and a bachelor of divinity from the Alfred University School of Theology. Additional studies were at Palmer Seminary.

Olympia:

115D Irv Newhouse Building P.O. Box 40407 Olympia 98504 Phone: 360-786-7612 Fax: 360-786-1999 morton.bob@leg.wa.gov src.leg.wa.gov/morton District: 3278 Pierre Lake Road Kettle Falls 99141 509-684-5132 Rep. Shelly Short R-Addy Term expires January 2013 Short served on the staffs of both U.S. Rep. George Nethercutt, RSpokane, and U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Colville, and as legislative assistant to state Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda.

She was elected in 2008.

Olympia: 436 John L. O’Brien P.O. Box 40600 Olympia 98504-0600 360-786-7908 short.shelly@leg.wa.gov hrc.leg.wa.gov/Short District: 147 N. Clark Ave., Suite 5 P.O. Box 184 Republic 99166 509-775-8047 Rep. Joel Kretz R-Wauconda Term expires January 2013 Kretz was first elected in November 2004.

He and his family operate a ranch, raising cattle, horses and timber.

Olympia: 335-A Legislative Bldg.

P.O. Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504

360-786-7988 kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov hrc.leg.wa.gov/kretz District: 20 N. Main St. P.O. Box 1 Omak 98841 Phone: 509-826-7203

12th District Sen. Linda Evans Parlette R-Wenatchee Term expires January 2013 Parlette was elected to the House in November 1996 and served in the House until being elected to the Senate in November 2000. She was named Senate Republican Caucus chairwoman Nov. 30, 2006.

She holds a bachelor of science degree from Washington State University in pharmacy, and works as a pharmacist and orchardist.

Parlette, a fourth generation Chelan-area resident.

Olympia: 316 Legislative Building P.O. Box 40412 Olympia 98504-0412 360-786-7622 360-786-1266 parlette.linda@leg.wa.gov src.leg.wa.gov/parlette District: 625 Okanogan Ave. Suite 301 Wenatchee 98801 Phone: 509-663-9702 Rep. Mike Armstrong R-Wenatchee Term expires January 2013 Armstrong, a fourth generation Wenatchee Valley resident, was first elected in November 2000. He is a 1976 graduate of Eastmont High

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Legislators, Congress, cities School, attended Wenatchee Valley College and is a former owner of a construction company and state Department of Transportation employee. He now is external affairs director for Chelan County PUD. He served on the Wenatchee School Board and is involved in many community organizations.

Olympia: 425-B Legislative Building P.O. Box 40600 Olympia 98504-0600 360-786-7832 armstrong.mike@leg.wa.gov hrc.leg.wa.gov/Armstrong Rep. Cary Condotta R-East Wenatchee Term expires January 2013 Condotta was first elected to the House in 2002.

He holds a bachelor of arts degree in economics and a bachelor of science in business from Central Washington University. He was born in Washington and lives in East Wenatchee.

Olympia: 122-B Legislative Building P.O. Box 40600 Olympia 98504-0600 Phone: 360-786-7954 condotta.cary@leg.wa.gov hrc.leg.wa.gov/condotta District: 3031 G.S. Center Road Wenatchee 98801 509-664-1274 Legislative hotline: 800-562-6000

Congress Washington’s delegation urges

constituents to stay in touch by e-mail, fax or telephone. Regular mail correspondence is discouraged because security measures that can delay delivery of mail for several weeks.

Constituents should include their full names and street addresses in their messages.

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers R-Colville Term expires January 2013 2421 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-2006 Fax: 202-225-3392 District Office: 555 S. Main St. Colville, WA 99114 Phone: 509-684-3481 Fax: 509-353-2412 mcmorris.house.gov Rep. Richard “Doc” Hastings R-Pasco Term expires January 2013 1203 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-5816 Fax: 202-225-3251 District Office: 2715 St. Andrews Loop, Suite D Pasco, WA 99301 Phone: 509-543-9396 Fax: 509-545-1972 hastings.house.gov Sen. Patty Murray D-Wash.

Term expires January 2017 448 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-2621 Fax: 202-224-0238 District Office: 10 N. Post St., Suite

600

Public works director: J.D. Smith Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: 509-624-9515 Fax: 509-624-9861 murray.senate.gov

Sen. Maria Cantwell D-Wash.

Term expires January 2013 311 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-3441 Fax: 202-228-0514 District Office: U.S. Federal Courthouse W. 920 Riverside, Suite 697 Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: 509-353-2507 Fax: 509-353-2547 cantwell.senate.gov

Cities and towns Brewster 105 S. Third St., P.O. Box 340, 98812 509-689-3464; 509-689-3705 fax www.ci.brewster.wa.us Incorporated: 1910 Elevation: 820 feet Population: 2,200 Mayor: Lee Webster Council: Kris Dawson, Art Smyth, David Freels, Dan Smith, John Scheller Council meets: 6 p.m. second Wednesday, city hall Attorney: Chuck Zimmerman Clerk-treasurer: Misty Ruiz Deputy clerk: Desha Dawson Fire chief: Mike Webster Librarian: Judy Johnston Municipal judge: Dave Ebenger Police chief: Ron Oules, 509-6892331 (non-emergency)

Bridgeport 1206 Columbia Avenue, P.O. Box 640 98813 509-686-4041; 509-686-2828 fax bridgeportwashington.net Incorporated: 1910 Elevation: 829 feet Population: 2,409 Mayor: Marilynn Lynn Council: Kevin Morris, Phil Lee, Jackie Hentges, Janet Conklin, Neil Jacobson Council meets: 7 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday, city hall Attorney: Chuck Zimmerman City clerk/finance director: Lisa Stark Deputy clerk: Karen Brown Librarian: Michelle Orosco Municipal judge: Judy McCauley Fire chief: Carlos Lopez EMS chief: Rick Halterman Police: Sgt. Kevin Morris 800-4521732 (non-emergency) Public works director: Stuart Dezellem Conconully 219 Main, P.O. Box 127, 98819 509-826-6005; 509-826-5747 fax clerk@townofconconully.com Incorporated: 1908 Elevation: 2,300 feet Population: 220 Mayor: Sam Martin Council: Don Smith, Todd Tumbelston, Maggie Kubo, Cheryl Russell, Jim Lemaster Council meets: 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Conconully Community Hall, from April through November; 7 p.m. second Tuesday,

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Cities Cities from Page 34 December through March Clerk-treasurer: Tami Cochran Acting fire chief: Sam Martin Assistant chief: Zachary Claussen Police protection: Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office, 509-422-7200 Attorney: Ogden, Murphy and Wallace, Wenatchee Public works coordinators: Zachary Claussen, streets; Ray Hobbs, sewers Coulee Dam 300 Lincoln Ave., 99116 509-633-0320; 509-633-3252 fax

cdclerk@couleedam.org Incorporated: 1959 Elevation: 1,140 feet Population: 1,025 Mayor: Gayland L. Snow Council: Bob Poch, Andrew Trader, Ben Alling, Ken Miles, Karl Hjorten Council meets: 6 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, town hall Attorney: Mick Howe Public works superintendent: Barry Peacock Clerk-treasurer: Carol Visker Fire chief: Robert Jackson Police chief: Pat Collins Elmer City

505 Seaton Ave., P.O. Box 179, 99124 509-633-2872; 509-633-3448 fax elmercityclerk@live.com Incorporated: 1947 Elevation: 1,200 feet Population: 245 Mayor: Mary Jo Carey Council: Donald Bonertz, Clifford Layton, Jeff DeWinkler, Donna DeWinkler, Richard Avery Council meets: 7 p.m. second Thursday, town hall Clerk-treasurer: Renee Tillman Fire chief: David Finch Attorney: Scott DeTro Maintenance: James Tillman

Nespelem 330 Ninth St., P.O. Box 240, 99155 509-634-4691; 509-634-4321 fax Email: townofnespelem@ bossig.com Incorporated: 1935 Elevation: 1,900 feet Population: 235 Mayor: Brian Nanamkin Council: Dawn Ensminger, Dennis Montes, Dolores Costillo, Darcy Epperson, one vacancy Council meets: 5 p.m. second Tuesday, town hall Attorney: Scott DeTro Clerk-treasurer: Lynn Schilling Streets, public works, water

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Worship: 11 a.m.

Pastor Jack Schneider and Taleah Edmonds

Our Savior Lutheran Church, LCMS

Conconully Community United Methodist Church (Little White Church)

121 N. Esther, Conconully Services 9 a.m.

Tonasket Community United Church of Christ

2262 Burton Avenue, Okanogan 509-422-2652 Sunday School and Bible Class: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Deacon Brian Bowes

“A Biblically-based and thoughtful group of Christian people” Worship: Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 10:15 a.m.

You are most welcome!

24 East 4th, Tonasket • 509-486-2181

St. Anne’s Episcopal Church

Omak Seventh Day Adventist Church

9:45 a.m. Youth Sunday School 10:30 Worship Service with Childcare Available 639 W. Ridge Drive, Omak • 509-826-5815 www.episcopalomak.org

425 W. 2nd Ave., Omak • 509-826-1770

Everyone Welcome!

Saturday 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

Study 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Worship Community Services Open 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays Christian School, call for information

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Cities supervisor: Roman Stanczak Police: Colville Tribal Police, 509634-2472 Okanogan

120 N. Third Ave., P.O. Box 752, 98840 509-422-3600; 509-422-0747 fax okanogan@northcascades.net Incorporated: 1907

Elevation: 835 feet Population: 2,495 Mayor: Michael Blake Council: Wayne Turner, Steven Gadd, Jerry Paul, Ken Thompson,

Denise Varner, Lisa Bauer, Jon Culp.

Council meets: 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, city hall Attorney: Scott DeTro Clerk-treasurer: Craig Attwood

Church Directory Okanogan Valley Alliance Church 111 John St., Okanogan Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

422-1021 or 422-0732 • Pastor Gary Logue ovachurch@gmail.com St. Mary’s Mission

St. Joseph’s

25 Mission Road, Omak 530 Jackson St., Omak Summer Services 1st and 2nd Sundays at St. Mary’s, 11 a.m.

3rd and 4th Sundays at St. Joseph’s, 11 a.m.

Winter Services All services at St. Joseph’s at 11 a.m.

Father Jake Morton • 509-826-6401

Okanogan Church of Christ Bible Study at 10 a.m.

Worship at 11 a.m.

435 5th Ave. S., Okanogan 509-422-3086 or Al Davis 509-486-0912

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Worship at the church of your choice

Riverside Lighthouse Assembly of God Sunday school: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday evenings: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday family night: (Youth and adults) 6:30 p.m.

Vern Weaver, Pastor (509) 826-4082 102 Tower St., Riverside, Wash.

Omak First Presbyterian Church Pastor Bill Heming Fall/Winter/Spring Schedule: Worship: 10:45 a.m. • Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Summer Schedule: Worship: 9:30 a.m. • Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Direct Broadcasting KOMW 680 at 11 a.m.

Lance O’Dell, Youth Director 9 South Birch, Omak • 826-1290 • www.fpcomak.org

New Hope Chapel Pentacostal Church of God Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Fourth Saturday jam session at 6 p.m.

114 W. Bartlett, Omak • 509-422-2402

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Experience the Light and Sound of God Have You Had a Spiritual Experience?

For local information call: 509-486-1045 www.eck-wa.org or 1-800-LOVE GOD

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Cities Fire chief: Gordon Hennigs Librarian: Jann Timm Public works superintendent: Shawn Davisson Police protection: Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office, 509-422-7200 Building inspector/permit administrator: Christian D. Johnson Contract planner: Christopher I. Johnson Omak 2 N. Ash, P.O. Box 72, 98841 509-826-1170; 509-826-6531 fax www.omakcity.com kathyl@omakcity.com Incorporated: 1911 Elevation: 850 feet Population: 4,845 Mayor: Cindy Gagne Council: Leanne Whitener, Lew Goebel, Michael Foth, John Sackman, Nattalie Cariker, Dino DeCesari, Steve Clark Council meets: 7 p.m. first and third Mondays, city hall Attorney: Mick Howe Airport operator: David Howe Building inspector: Patrick Dalton Public works director: Todd McDaniel Assistant public works director: Ken Mears City administrator: Ralph Malone City clerk: Kathy Lobdell Deputy clerk: Connie Thomas Fire chief: Kevin Bowling Librarian: Sharon Reddick Municipal judge: Henry Rawson Police chief: Larry Schreckengast, 826-0383 (non-emergency) Oroville 1308 Ironwood, P.O. Box 2200, 98844

509-476-2926; 509-476-9067 fax www.Oroville-wa.com kathy.oroville@nvinet.com Incorporated: 1908 Elevation: 925 feet Population: 1,700 Mayor: Chuck Spieth Council: Walt Hart, Jon Neal, Tony Koepke, Neysa Roley, Ed Naillon Council meets: 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, city hall Attorney: Mick Howe Clerk-treasurer: Kathy Jones Deputy clerk: Karen Monroe Fire chief/superintendent: Rod Noel Police chief: Clay Warnstaff Ambulance coordinator: Debra Donahue Community development director: Chris Branch Pateros 113 Lakeshore Drive, P.O. Box 8, 98846 509-923-2571; 509-923-2971 fax www.pateros.com pateros@swift-stream.com Incorporated: 1913 Elevation: 812 feet Population: 667 Mayor: Gail A. Howe Council: Christine Perry, Adam Fritz, George Brady, John LaBree, Mary Haas Council meets: 6 p.m. third Monday, city hall Attorney: Scott DeTro Clerk-treasurer: Kerri Wilson Deputy clerk/events coordinator: Tiffany Sullivan Librarian: Janice Darlington Public works superintendent: Dale Parks Police protection: Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office, 509-422-7200

Republic 987 S. Clark Ave., 99166 509-775-3216; 509-775-2571 fax www.republicwa.org Incorporated: 1900 Elevation: 2,569 Population: 1,080 Mayor: Jim Burnside Council: Linda Hall, Dave Michel, Larry Heming, Loni Simone, Russ Foster Council meets: Workshop 5 p.m., council meeting 6 p.m. first and third Mondays, city hall Clerk-treasurer: Joy Culp Librarian: Gailene Hooper, 509775-3328 Public works director: Casey Giddings, 509-775-2929 Police: 509-775-2812, fax 509-7752571 Riverside 101 First St., P.O. Box 188, 98849 509-826-4670; 509-826-3665 fax cityofriverside@live.com Incorporated: 1913 Elevation: 853 feet Population: 350 Mayor: Margie Mefford Council: Arlie Clinkenbeard, Bill Armstrong, Dana Armstrong, Chad Booker, Catrina Fling Council meets: 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday, city hall Clerk-treasurer: Candy Malm Street, parks and maintenance supervisor: Brad Armstrong Fire chief: Brad Armstrong (city is part of Fire District No. 7) Police protection: Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office, 509-422-7200 Tonasket 209 S. Whitcomb Ave., P.O. Box

Supplying The Farm & Ranch Since 1916.

“Where you get knowledgeable service!”

3 E. Dewberry, Omak • 509-826-1160

Saturday Market: May-Oct., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Okanogan Legion Park Tuesday Market: June-Oct., 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Omak Civic League Park 509-826-0457

487, 98855 509-486-2132; 509-486-1831 fax www.tonasketcity.org tonasket@nvinet.com Incorporated: 1926 Elevation: 900 feet Population: 1,025 Mayor: Patrick Plumb Council: Julianna Griffin, Jill Vugteveen, Jean E. Ramsey, Scott Olson, Selena Hines Council meets: 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, city hall Attorney: Mick Howe Clerk-treasurer: Alice Attwood Fire chief: Jim Rice Librarian: Meg Lange Municipal judge: Tony Castelda Police chief: Rob Burks, 509-4864677 Superintendent: Bill Pilkinton Building official: Christian D. Johnson Twisp 118 S. Glover St., P.O. Box 278, 98856 509-997-4081; fax 509-997-9204 www.townoftwisp.com clerktreasurer@townoftwisp.com Incorporated: 1909 Elevation: 1,500 feet Population: 925 Mayor: Soo Ing-Moody Council: Traci Day, Bob Lloyd, Hans Smith, Clint Estes, John Fleming Council meets: 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, town hall Attorney: Scott DeTro Clerk-treasurer: Jackie Moriarty Fire chief: Keith Comstock Municipal judge: David Ebenger Police: Chief Paul Budrow, 509997-6112 Librarian: Terry Dixon

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Cities, conservation districts, county statistics Town Moss

superintendent: Howard

Winthrop 206 Riverside, P.O. Box 459, 98862 509-996-2320; fax 509-996-9221 townhall@townofwinthrop.com www.townofwinthrop.com Incorporated: 1924 Elevation: 1,765 feet Population: 410 Mayor: Dave Acheson Council: Mort Banasky, Lance Christensen, Rick Northcott, Gaile Bryant-Cannon, Tiffany Langdalen Council meets: 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Winthrop Barn Attorney: Scott DeTro Clerk-treasurer: Michelle Gaines Deputy clerk: Cindy Pilkinton Fire chief: Contracts with Fire District No. 6 Librarian: Sally Portman Municipal judge: Dave Ebenger Marshal: Dave Dahlstrom Public works, wastewater treatment superintendent: Richard Karro Building inspector: Dave Sandoz Town planner: Rocklynn Culp

Westernization Cindy Pilkinton

administrator:

Conservation districts Ferry County Conservation District 84E. Delaware Ave., Republic 509-775-3473 or 888-834-7516 Fax: 509-775-3170 Okanogan Conservation District 1251 S. Second Ave., Okanogan 509-422-0855 Ext. 5 Fax: 509-422-0532

County size Okanogan County Land area in square miles, 2010 5,267.98 Persons per square mile, 2010 7.8 (state: 101.2) Ferry County Land area in square miles, 2010 2,203.16 Persons per square mile, 2010 3.4 (state: 101.2)

Okanogan County profile From: Washington Employment Security Department Economic overview Okanogan County, which borders Canada on the north and on the south and east by the Columbia River Basin and Lake Roosevelt, and on the west by the North Cascade Mountains, is one of the largest counties at 5,268 square miles. The county was established in 1888, separated from Stevens County.

A number of native tribes lived in this area before the first settlers, the earliest of whom were fur traders, followed by gold and silver miners.

The Colville Confederated Tribes occupy much of Okanogan County as well as part of Ferry County. As of 2011, the Colville Confederated Tribes consists of 9,065 descendants of 12 aboriginal tribes.

The county is rural, with only 7.7 persons per square mile. Its main

industries include apples, lumber, mineral mining and cattle ranching as well as tourism with many outdoor recreation activities.

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year and 3 million acres of public land, tourism is a major industry.

The county has a variety of recreation activities, including hiking, skiing, rock climbing, camping, horseback riding and various lake activities.

Access to the Cascade Mountains and North Cascades National Park also contributes to tourism in the area.

With such diverse lands in Okanogan County, there are various species of wildlife, making the area popular for bird and wildlife watching.

Okanogan hosts various rodeos during the spring and summer, along with a wine festival in the summer and a salmon festival in the fall. Another major attraction is the Grand Coulee Dam, which is one of the largest concrete structures in the world and the largest electric power-producing facility in the nation.

Agriculture, particularly tree fruits, is another important sector in

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County statistics Okanogan County. In addition to the sales of agricultural products, tourists are drawn to breweries, wineries and the fruit stands to sample local wares.

Outlook Okanogan County has remained relatively flat in nonfarm employment the last 10 years. Population outmigration of the younger population has been the main contributing factor in the stagnant labor market.

Much like other North Central counties, Okanogan has a larger percent of the population 55 and older.

Some have stayed in the area and others move back for retirement, contributing to a growing older demographic. This group has boosted the retail trade sector.

They have also contributed to a growing health care industry, which will continue to see growth in the future.

Other areas of the labor market, outside of retail trade and health care, have seen little growth.

At the end of 2010, year-over-year growth was starting to show both in the goods-producing and service-providing

sectors. Specifically, manufacturing has started turning around throughout the state and Okanogan County is following right behind.

In the service-providing sector, retail trade was showing strong growth and had posted multiple months of year-over-year gains. This sector looks to be the strongest and most robust area of growth at the current time.

Industry detail Okanogan Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total non-farm employment has fluctuated at times, but has remained relatively flat since 1995.

Total nonfarm employment in 1995 was 12,540, and in 2010 it was approximately 12,000. Times of growth and contraction have occurred inbetween this timeframe, but the overall labor market has been level.

Okanogan County had a very large proportion of total non-farm in government at 41 percent in 2010, which is down from 46 percent in 2001.

Some contraction has occurred in this sector, but it still was more than double the share of Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employment

as a whole.

The goods-producing sector was losing employment in the early 2000s, but it started picking up in 2006.

The natural resources, mining and construction sector has remained flat the last 10 years. In 2000, there were 760 employed in this sector, and 780 employed in 2010.

Manufacturing dropped by 60 percent from 1999 to 2000. Since 2007, manufacturing has leveled off, employing an average of 360 in 2010.

The service-providing sector is the largest sector in Okanogan County, and is currently below 2000 employment levels.

The trade, transportation and utilities sector has remained steady the last five years, but is below 2000 employment levels. In the mid to late 1990s, this sector started gaining in employment, reaching an initial peak in 2000, and then hitting its highest peak in 2005.

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Wholesale trade has been on a fairly continuous slide, slipping from 640 in 1990 to 220 in 2010.

Retail trade has been the shining sector in terms of growth the last few years. The growth has been modest over 20 years, but the last four years have really started to pick up with 11 percent growth from 2006 to 2010.

Government employment peaked in 2005, and has been declining slightly each year into 2010. 2001 brought 21 percent growth in this sector, but leveled off quickly in 2002.

Population Okanogan County had an estimated population of 40,900 in 2010.

Omak is the largest incorporated area in the county with an approximate population of 4,780 in 2010.

Growth has slowed during the past decade as can be seen by the annual growth rate of 0.3 percent compared to the 1.0 percent growth rate over the last 20 years.

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County statistics Profile from Page 40 Growth over the last 20 years in the county appears to be more sensitive to economic conditions than the state or the nation as a whole. Okanogan experienced more negative growth during hard economic times and higher growth rates during economically prosperous times than the nation or the state.

Age, gender and ethnicity As of 2010, Okanogan County has both a younger and older population than the state and the nation.

The county has a greater proportion of females than the state, and almost one out of five residents are of Hispanic origin and more than one out of 10 are American Indian, much greater that the state or the nation.

• 26.8 percent of the population was under 20, compared to Washington state’s 26.4 percent and the nation’s 27.3 percent. The large proportion Hispanic residents contributes toward this pattern.

• 22.5 percent of the population is 60 and older compared to Washington state’s 17.4 percent.

The baby boomer population will be increasing throughout the U.S., but at the local level it is already large. This pattern may reflect some in-migration of an older population who grew up in Okanogan County, moved away, and then moved back to retire as well as those who aged in place.

More than half the Okanogan County population (54.4 percent) in 2009 reported being in the same house in 1995 and 2000 compared to 48.6 percent in the state.

• Okanogan County was made up of 50.3 percent females and 49.7 percent males in 2010. The state by comparison has an equal population split by gender.

With an older population, this pattern is not surprising.

• In 2010, 66.4 percent of the population in Okanogan County was white, non-Hispanic, 11.5 percent was American Indian and Alaska Native, and 19.2 percent was of Hispanic origin.

The presence of the Colville Confederated Tribes and the inmigration of Hispanics make Okanogan much more diverse than the state or the nation.

Educational attainment Okanogan County is below national norms for education levels.

• 17.5 percent of adults 25 years and up have a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to the state’s 30.8 percent and the nation’s 27.5 percent.

• 33.1 percent of adults 25 years and up have a high school diploma or GED compared to the state’s 24.6 percent.

Labor force and unemployment The civilian labor force was approximately 22,230 in 2010, which is 0.2 percent higher than 2009 and 8.3 percent higher than 2000. Although the last 10 years have seen growth, since 1995 the civilian labor force has actually dropped by 3 percent.

Okanogan County traditionally has a higher average unemployment rate than both Washington state and the

nation.

In 2010, the annual average unemployment rate was 9.9 percent compared to the state’s 9.2 percent and the nation’s 9.6 percent.

In 2000, the annual average unemployment rate was 8.2 percent compared to the state’s 5.0 percent and the nation’s 4.0 percent.

Industry employment by age and gender The Local Employment Dynamics database is a joint project of state employment departments and the Census Bureau.

It matches state employment data with federal administrative data. Among the products is industry employment by age and sex. The data is based upon all workers who are covered by state unemployment insurance programs.

Federal workers and non-covered workers, such as the self-employed, are not included. Data is presented by place of work, not place of residence.

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County statistics Profile from Page 42 • In 2009 males held 49.5 percent of the jobs in Okanogan County and females held 50.5 percent of the jobs.

• Males dominated the construction (85.8 percent), manufacturing (72.8 percent), wholesale trade (64.6 percent), mining (86.5 percent) and utilities (73.7 percent) jobs.

• Females dominated health care and social assistance (79.4 percent), educational services (67.4 percent), finance and insurance (75.9 percent), and accommodation and food services (66.8 percent) jobs.

• Educational services has the oldest age demographic with 34.8 percent of workers 55 years and up compared to the state’s 29.4 percent.

Wages and income • In 2009 employers in Okanogan County paid a little over $457 million in wages.

• Since 2002, covered wages in Okanogan County have continued a steady climb through 2009.

• The average annual wage for Okanogan County was $25,894 in 2009, which is below the state’s $47,458.

Compared to other counties in Washington state, Okanogan County has had the lowest average annual wage in the state since 2003.

• The highest average annual wage was in the mining industry at $63,583.

The lowest was educational services at $13,608.

• The median hourly wage for Okanogan County was $12.27 in 2009 compared to the state’s $20.87.

Income and poverty Personal income is a broad

measure of income, which includes earned income, investment income, government payments such as Social Security and Veterans Benefits.

Investment income includes income imputed from pension funds and from owning a home.

Per capita personal income equals total personal income divided by the resident population.

Per capita income in Okanogan County was $32,084 in 2008, which is 73 percent of Washington state’s per capita income and 80 percent of the nation’s.

Per capita income has seen relatively steady growth the last 10 years, and was ranked the 33rd county in 1998 and the 22nd county in 2008 in Washington state.

In 2008, earned income consisted of approximately 60 percent of income, investment was 16 percent and transfer payments were 24 percent.

Government transfer payments have seen minimal growth since 1970, but have remained steady since 1990.

Almost 10 percent of earned income came from cross-county commuters in 2008.

Median household income, according to the American Community Survey of 2009, was $48,159 in Okanogan County and $68,457 in Washington state.

The poverty rate in Okanogan County (19.6 percent) was above both the state (12.3 percent) and the nation (14.3 percent) in 2009.

The American Community Survey found that 24 percent of homeowners or renters paid 30 percent or more of their income on housing in Okanogan County. This figure is below both the state and national levels.

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• 29.5 percent of homeowners paid 30 percent or more of their income on housing.

Ferry County profile From: Washington Employment Security Department Economic overview Ferry County is unique in terms of population density, transportation, industries and infrastructure. It is very rural and is similar to a frontier economy in terms of its limited transportation and dependence on resource extraction.

These realities greatly affect job growth and job creation.

Economies with a reliance on agriculture or resource extraction tend to experience higher than average unemployment rates.

This is true for Ferry County as well. Over the last 20 years, the economy has not changed much in terms of total employment, but a diversification of industries has occurred.

The largest trend has been for a decline of private employment and growth of government employment, with most of this coming from local government.

The other long-term trend has been for declining goods-producing jobs and increasing service-providing jobs. This trend has occurred in Ferry County since 1990.

During recessions, Ferry County tends to come to the party early and leave the party late. In other words,

recessionary conditions occur early and last for longer.

This pattern has certainly occurred during this current recession, however, not to the degree it has in neighboring counties like Stevens and Pend Oreille.

With the opening up of the Buckhorn Mountain Mine in Okanogan County, economic activities have noticeably appreciated.

Less than 18.0 percent of the land in Ferry County is privately owned.

Government and the Confederated Colville Tribes own the majority of land, limiting growth from spreading beyond established population areas. It also means that the county is particularly impacted by federal policy changes, especially in regard to timber land management and mining.

Ferry County tends to have one of the highest unemployment rates and lowest labor force participation rates of any county in Washington.

Females make up a larger percentage of the workforce than males.

Outlook Ferry County is expected to grow slightly slower than the state through 2017, at 0.9 percent compared to 1.0 percent.

This projection is for the Eastern Washington counties of Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Whitman, Asotin, Garfield, Columbia and Walla Walla.

Going forward into 2011, the projected budget constraints for local governments will impact employment growth and possibly total employment, as government revenues in 2010 are less than they were in 2007.

Mining is projected to be weak in

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businesses to open in support of the mining industry and as service businesses.

Retail sales have grown in every quarter compared to the previous year since the mine opened, which is something that has not occurred across the state.

While a small component of total jobs, the construction sector in Ferry County has continued to remain positive.

The weak housing sector will continue to impact wood product manufacturing employment as new housing starts continue to be impacted by the recession and housing bubble.

Local firms reduced employment in this sector in 2008-2009. Future hiring will be dependent on new housing starts increasing, but this will take several years to occur.

Small amounts of hiring occurred during the most recent quarters, but in no way has this amount replaced the total decline in employment for this important sector.

State and local government employment will be under pressure as

terms of growth, however, with near record prices for gold and world-wide demand for it, it is likely that mining will continue to add jobs over the next several years.

The recent trend of increased retail sales will be positive in terms of local retail businesses and should increase jobs. This is a welcome trend as this sector has been very soft over the last 20 years.

Total nonfarm jobs averaged 1,670 in 2009. Since 1990, non-farm employment has declined an average 0.5 percent every year.

This figure compares to a positive growth of 1.5 percent for the state and 0.9 percent for the U.S. since 1990. This decline in employment means that in 2009, there were fewer jobs then there were in most years since 1990.

While the Buckhorn Mountain Mine is in neighboring Okanogan County, much of the processing and transportation occurs in Ferry County.

This development has caused other

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In 2009, total employment declined by 2.9 percent.

In 2008, total employment grew 0.6 percent and 2.4 percent in 2007.

Ferry averaged job growth of minus 0.5 percent between 1991 and 2009 while the nation averaged job growth of 0.9 percent during that time and the state averaged job growth of 1.5 percent Natural resources, mining and construction jobs declined around 20 percent before 2000 to 12.6 percent in 2009. During this time, construction employment increased and forestry employment and mining employment

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Forestry-related employment has continued to be weak during this recession.

Nationally, housing markets continue to be weak, but recent manufacturing activities for wood have picked up. This in no way makes up for the decline in activity, but simply indicates that things are improving instead of declining.

Over the last 30 years, and at a much faster rate over the last 10 years, there has been a decline in manufacturing employment in the U.S. This trend has occurred in Ferry County as well. Manufacturing employment has declined from 18 percent in 1990 to 13 percent in 2008.

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County statistics Profile from Page 46 total employment. No real changes have occurred over time. It should be noted that truck driving employment under-represents the number of people working as truck drivers.

The majority of truck drivers are not employees, but sole proprietors. These self-employed individuals are not counted in this sector.

Health care and social assistance for Ferry County gets counted as government employment as the local hospital is run by the county.

Total employment in that sector has increased more for this sector than any other sector. This sector is expected to add jobs, especially as the local population gets older, and more retired people move into the region.

For this sector, the average monthly wage in 2008 was $ $2,256.

Government employment has grown compared to negative growth for total employment for the county as a whole. Government employment is elevated due to the local hospital being owned by the county and being included as governmental employment.

Another source of this growth is tribal government. The Colville Confederted Tribes are headquartered in Nespelem, which is in Okanogan County; however they do have a healthy presence in Ferry County.

Government employment was 57 percent of total employment in 2008.

Population According to the Washington State Office of Financial Management, the population for Ferry County as of April 2009 was 7,800.

During the last 30 years, the

population grew at 1.1 percent, but has slowed during the last 10 years to 0.8 percent, which is slower than growth rates for the nation (1.0 percent) and the state (1.4 percent), but on par with other rural areas in the nation.

Ferry County experienced a large in-migration in the 1970s, then slower growth in the 1990s and low growth since 2000.

The population for Ferry County is projected to be 10,250 in 2030, growing at 1.5 percent per year over the next 10 years.

Age, gender and ethnicity A higher percentage (21.4 percent) of the county’s population was over the age of 60 than was typical in other areas of the state. This group was 17.4 percent in the state and 16.9 percent in the nation This age group has grown at a faster rate than the general population.

Females made up 48.4 percent of the population and males 51.7 percent in 2009.

White, non-Hispanics made up 74.7 percent of the population.

American Indians/Native Alaskan made up 18.4 percent of population compared to 1.5 percent for the state and 0.7 percent for the nation.

Educational attainment As a percent of the total population 25 years and older, 82.7 percent had graduated from high school in the county, compared to 87.1 percent in the state according to 2008 estimates by the U.S. Census.

Those with a college degree or higher made up 13.5 percent of the county’s population, compared to 27.7 percent of the state.

Labor force and unemployment The civilian labor force was 3,030 in November 2010, down from a year ago when it stood at 3,020.

Unemployed residents created an upward pressure on the labor force as they increased by 5.4 percent over the same period. Resident employment also decreased by 1.1 percent.

The unemployment rate for Ferry County increased to 12.7 percent in November 2010, compared to the previous year’s 12.1 percent. The increase in the unemployment rate is the result of a decrease in resident employment and a slight increase in the number of unemployed residents.

There were substantial differences between industries.

Male-dominated industries included construction (89.8 percent); and transportation and warehousing (81.8 percent); agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (92.1 percent); and mining (90.4 percent).

Female-dominated industries included health care and social assistance (78.0 percent) and educational services (61.8 percent).

Wages and income Ferry County averaged 1,705 jobs covered by unemployment insurance in 2008 with a total payroll of $53.2 million.

The county’s average annual wage was $31,176, well below the state average wage of $46,559 and below the state less King County’s annual average wage of $38,756. Of the 39 counties in Washington, Ferry ranked 27th in average annual wages among all counties.

Average wages in the county, which were close to national and state wages in the 1990s, were significantly lower in 2006 at $31,176.

Average annual wages were highest for construction at $41,059, followed by government at $35,260 and the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector at $34,224.

The lowest average annual wages were found in retail trade at $20,146, real estate, rental and leasing at $11,252, and accommodation and food services at $9,659.

The 2008 median hourly wage for Ferry County was $15.93. This ranked the county 25rd among all counties in the state. In comparison, the state’s median wage was $20.11 and the state minus King County was $17.91.

Industry employment by age and gender The Local Employment Dynamics database, a joint project of state employment departments and the Census Bureau, matches state employment data with federal administrative data.

Among the products is industry employment by age and sex. All workers covered by state unemployment insurance data are included; federal workers and noncovered workers like the self-employed are not. Data is presented by place of work, not place of residence.

Some highlights: In the second quarter of 2009, 1,647 jobs were located in Ferry County.

More than 35 percent of educational workers are over the age of 55.

In the 2008, men held 45.2 percent of the jobs in Ferry County and women held 54.8 percent. For the state, it was 50.7 percent male and 49.3 percent female.

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County statistics When adjusted for inflation, there has no real gain in wages since 1990 when the average wage was $18.80, and it is lower than it was in 2003 at $15.88 when adjusted for inflation.

The decline in wages over the last 20 years across all wage levels not impacted by minimum wage has been very pronounced.

Income and poverty In 2007, Ferry County residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; personal income totaled $158.0 million.

Per capita income (adjusted for inflation) rose 6.2 percent from 2006 to 2007.

Per capita income in Ferry County was 58.8 percent of the nation and 55.1 percent of the state.

Earnings from wages made up 52 percent of total personal income.

Transfer payments made up 33 percent and investment incomes made up 15 percent of the income in the county, which is a much larger percent of income than is typical.

The net commuter earnings were 14.0 percent of total earned income in 2007.

This figure means a higher percentage of county residents work outside the county than those who work in the county and live outside of the county.

Earnings by commuters equaled 26.5 percent of total wages.

The 2008 estimated median household income was $34,948 for the county and $58,081 for the state.

According to the 2008 U.S. Census estimates, there were 21.1 percent persons below the poverty level compared to 11.3 percent in the state. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Washington Employment Security Department, 2010 report (the most recent year available)

Ferry County County seat: Republic County Population, 2010 7,551 Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010 4.0 Population, 2000 7,260 Persons under 5 years, percent, 2010 5.1 Persons under 18 years, percent, 2010 19.8 Persons 65 years and over, percent, 2010 18.9 Female persons, percent, 2010 48.3 White persons, percent, 2010 76.3 Black persons, percent, 2010 0.3 American Indian and Alaska Native persons, percent, 2010 16.7 Asian persons, percent, 2010 0.7 Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, percent, 2010 0.1 Persons reporting two or more races, percent, 2010 4.8 Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin, percent, 2010 3.4 White persons not Hispanic, percent, 2010 75.0 Living in same house one year and over, 2005-2009 91.7 Foreign-born persons, percent, 2005-2009 3.3 Language other than English spoken at home, percent age 5-plus, 2005-2009 4.7 High school graduates, percent of persons age 25-plus, 2005-2009 87.7 Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25-plus, 2005-2009 15.6 Veterans, 2005-2009 953 Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16-plus, 2005-2009 27.8 Housing units, 2010 4,403 Home ownership rate, 2005-2009 73.2 Housing units in multi-unit structures, percent, 2005-2009 3.7

State 6,724,540 14.1 5,894,121 6.5 23.5 12.3 50.2 77.3 3.6 1.5 7.2 0.6 4.7 11.2 72.5

County State Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2005-2009 $133,500 $277,600 Households, 2005-2009 2,492 2,512,327 Persons per household, 2005-09 2.99 2.52 Per capita money income in past 12 months (2009 dollars)2005-2009 $16,283 $29,320 Median household income, 2009 $34,802 $56,479 Persons below poverty level, percent, 2009 19.9 12.3 Private non-farm establishments, 2009 133 177,276 Private non-farm employment, 2009 737 2,385,2822 Private non-farm employment, percent change 2000-2009 -30.3 5.2 Non-employer establishments, 2009 335 389,308 Total number of firms, 2007 598 551,340 Women-owned firms, percent, 2007 29.6 28.7 Retail sales, 2007 ($1,000) 35,028 92,968,519 Retail sales per capita, 2007 $4,758 $14,380 Accommodation and food services sales, 2007 ($1,000) 2,077 12,389,422 Building permits, 2010 22 20,691 Federal spending, 2009 county $63,435 Federal spending, 2009 state $68,981,2762

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Brewster Chamber of Commerce membership directory Listing paid for by chamber

A________________________ Ag Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-2423 604 State Hwy. 97, Brewster 98812 Allways Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . 509-826-6383 P.O. Box 1366, Okanogan 98840 American Legion . . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-3307 102 N. Main Ave., Brewster 98812 Apple Valley Dental Clinic . . . . 509-689-2867 101 N. 6th St., Brewster 98812

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Eagle Rock Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-4301 411 Hospital Way, Brewster 98812 Erlandsen and Associates . . . 509-689-2529 210 N. Bridge St., Brewster 98812

NCNB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-0580 1005 State Hwy. 97, Brewster 98812

F_________________________ France & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-662-6139 920 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801

Barnes Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-3494 510 W. Indian Ave., Brewster 98812 Thomas Benner, PS . . . . . . . . 509-689-3471 201 S. Bridge St., Brewster 98812 Best Deals Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-DEAL 314½ Hwy. 97, Brewster 98812 Brewster (City of) . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-3464 105 3rd St., Brewster 98812 Brewster Body Shop . . . . . . . . 509-689-2314 502 W. Jay Ave., Brewster 98812 Brewster Car Care . . . . . . . . . 509-689-2216 309 State Hwy. 97, Brewster 98812 Brewster Drug/True Value . . . . 509-689-2421 811 State Hwy. 97, Brewster 98812 Brewster Marketplace . . . . . . . 509-689-3404 907 State Hwy. 97, Brewster 98812 Brewster Propane . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-2442 25 Unger Road, Brewster 98812 Brewster School District . . . . . 509-689-3418 503 S. 7th St., Brewster 98812

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Chelan 98816 . . . . . . . . . . . 509-682-1249 Central Washington Grain Growers, Inc. . . . .

Almira office . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-639-2451 106 W. Locust, Almira 99103 Chelan Fruit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-682-2591 PO Box 669, Brewster 98812 Chevron Gas Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

715 Hwy. 97, Brewster 98812 The Children’s House . . . . . . . 509-689-3231 715 S. Bridge St., Brewster 98812 Community Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-2525 520 West Indian Ave., Brewster 98812 PO Box 545, Pateros 98846 Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-2001 907 State Hwy. 97, Brewster 98812 Countryside Studio . . . . . . . . . 509-689-2255 605 W. Indian Ave., Brewster 98812

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Gebbers Farms, Inc. . . . . . . . . 509-689-2273 12 Hospital Way, Brewster 98812 Godbey Red-E-Mix . . . . . . . . . 509-689-2415 505 SW Ansel, Brewster 98812 Grover’s Building Supply . . . . . 509-689-2553 520 W. Jay Ave., Brewster 98812

H________________________ Hanson, L. Keith, PLLC. . . . . . 509-689-2525 520 W. Indian Ave., Brewster 98812 Harmony House Health Care Center . . . . . .

River Plaza, Brewster 98812. . 509-689-2546 GCA Inc. High-Tech Carpet Cleaning . . . . . .

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I_________________________ Icicle Broadcasting (KOZI Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-682-4033 123 E. Johnson, Chelan 98816 Ideal Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-422-5644 378 E. Malott Road, Malott 98829

J & I Carpet Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brewster 98812 Jim’s Small Engine Repair . . . 509-689-0118 314 Hwy. 97, Brewster 98812

K________________________ Kay’s Floral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-686-0171 886 Highland Orchard Road, Bridgeport 98813

L_________________________ La Moda - Las Modas . . . . . . . 509-689-0730 508 W. Main, Brewster 98812 La Moderna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-0507 406 Main Ave., Brewster 98812 Les Schwab Tire Center . . . . . 509-689-3215 510 N. Bridge St., Brewster 98812

M________________________ Main Street Health Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-8900 418 Main Ave., Brewster 98812 Martin-Morris Agency, Inc. . . . 509-663-1331 925 5th Ave., Suite A, Wenatchee 98801 McDonald’s of Brewster . . . . . 509-689-4027 715 State Hwy. 97, Brewster 98812

O_________________________ Okanogan Public Utility District #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-2502 101 S. Bridge St., Brewster 98812 Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-572-3446 618 Okoma Drive, Omak 98841

Q_________________________ Quad City Herald. . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-2507 525 W. Main St., Brewster 98812

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810 Hwy. 97., Brewster 98812 Skirko, Kevin, CPA. . . . . . . . . . 509-689-2117 506 W. Main Ave., Suite A, Brewster 98812 Southam, Michael O.D. . . . . 509-689-22342 123 Hospital Way, Brewster 98812 Sterling Savings Bank . . . . . . . 509-689-2541 601 W. Main Ave., Brewster 98812 Sunny FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-997-5857 PO Box 637, Twisp 98856

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V_________________________ VIP Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-0904 538 W. Main St., Brewster 98812

W________________________ Webster Furniture . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-2131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (800) 894-8896 332 E. Main AVe., Brewster 98812 Wells Fargo Bank . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-2571 112 N. 7th St., Brewster 98812 Whitley Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-3224 1617 W. 2nd, Okanogan 98840 Wildland Solution . . . . . . . . . . 509-689-1404 379 Indian Dan Canyon Road, Brewster 98812 Individual Members: Linda DeLeon Jack Groeneveld

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Independence Celebration July 7 Miners’ Days Aug. 3-4 Cowboy Caviar Fete Aug. 4 Grubstake Open Aug. 18 Town-Wide Yard Sales Aug. 24-25

Stew and Brew Sept. 29 Opening Day Holiday Bazaar Oct. 20 Holiday Lighting Ceremony Nov. 23 Santa Days Dec. 8

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Conconully Chamber of Commerce membership directory Paid business membership as of Nov. 30, 2011

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County statistics, teen health Population from Page 49 American Indian and Alaska Native persons, percent, 2010 11.4 1.5 Asian persons, percent, 2010 0.6 7.2 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, percent, 2010 0.1 0.6 Persons reporting two or more races, percent, 2010 3.5 4.7 Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin, percent, 2010 17.6 11.2 White persons not Hispanic, percent, 2010 68.3 72.5 Living in same house one year and over, 2005-2009 90.4 81.1 Foreign born persons, percent, 2005-2009 8.6 12.1 Language other than English spoken at home, percent age 5-plus, 2005-2009 14.9 16.5 High school graduates, percent of persons age 25-plus, 2005-2009 82.5 89.4 Bachelor’s degree or higher, percent of persons age 25-plus, 2005-2009 17.5 30.8 Veterans, 2005-2009 3,845 615,860 Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16-plus, 2005-2009 18.9 25.4 Housing units, 2010 22,245 2,885,677 Homeownership rate, 2005-2009, percent 69.4 65.3 Housing units in multi-unit structures, percent, 2005-2009 9.4 25.9 Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2005-2009 $146,800 $277,600 Households, 2005-2009 15,046 2,512,327 Persons per household, 2005-2009 2.62 2.52 Per capita money income in past 12 months (2009 dollars) 2005-2009 $19,367 $29,320 Median household income, 2009 $38,363 $56,479 Persons below poverty level, percent, 2009, percent 18.6 12.3 —Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010

Healthy Youth Survey, 2010 Okanogan County Number of students surveyed: 302 Estimate of enrolled students: 506 Survey participation rate: 58 percent Results, 12th-grade (percentages) Smoking cigarettes in past 30 days Drinking alcohol in past 30 days Using marijuana or hashish in past 30 days Drinking five or more drinks in a row in past two weeks Carrying a weapon at school in past 30 days Being bullied in the past 30 days Enjoyed being in school over the past year Feeling safe at school

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Okanogan Chamber of Commerce membership directory Paid membership as of Nov. 30, 2011

Listing paid for by chamber

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Armada Corp............................509-422-1200 PO Box 71, Okanogan 98840

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Baines Title Co., Inc. ................509-422-3420 105 N. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840

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Caring Dental Center ...............509-422-3200 108 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan 98840 Caso’s Country Foods, Inc. ......509-422-5161 2406 Elmway, Okanogan 98840

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D & D Autobody, Inc.................509-422-5562 1604 N. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840 Discount Vacuum & Sewing Center................ .............................................509-826-2958 109 S. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840 Donna’s Tax Service.................509-422-3858 2108 Elmway, Okanogan 98840

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Family Health Center................509-422-5700 716 S. 1st Ave., Okanogan 98840 Farm Shed, The .......................509-422-9722 521 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan 98840

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GiddyUp Tailored Western Wear Salon .......... .................................................509-422-2055 716 S. 1st Ave., Okanogan 98840

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Hamilton Farm Equipment .......509-422-3030 1 Patrol St., Okanogan 98840 Heather’s Dog Grooming..........509-826-5541 1068 S. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840

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KCSY/Sunny-FM ......................509-997-5857 P.O. Box 637, Twisp 98856

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Martin Morris Agency .................509-422-3880 110 W. Oak St., Okanogan 98840 Mid-Valley Hospital.....................509-826-1760 810 Jasmine, Omak 98841 Morgan & Son Excavating..........509-422-3631 19 Harris Road, Okanogan 98840

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North Cascades National Bank..509-422-1135 188 Pine St., Okanogan 98840

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Visitor Information Center ......509-422-4272 1410 N. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840 Okanogan County Public Utility District No. 1 ...............................................509-422-3310 1331 N. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840 Okanogan School Dist. #105 .....509-422-3629 115 Rose St., Okanogan 98840 Okanogan Tourism Council ........888-431-3080 P.O. Box 626, Omak 98841

Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, The ......... ...............................................509-826-1110 618 Okoma Drive, Omak 98841 P _________________________________ Puttin’ On the Ritz ......................509-422-0718 185 John St., Okanogan 98840

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Randy’s Towing ........................509-422-3170 2135 Elmway, Okanogan 98840 Rawson’s Inc. ...........................509-422-4247 200 Block S. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840 Robert N. Nau, DDS, LLC ........509-422-4881 232 N. 2nd Aven., Okanogan 98840

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S&H Manufactured Homes, Inc. ..................... .............................................509-422-4142 2112 Elmway, Okanogan 98840 Salmon Creek Espresso ..........509-826-1533 134 S. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840 Scott M. Bessire, CPA ..............509-422-6510 209 Conconully St., Okanogan 98840 Scrounger’s Eclectic Emporium...................... .................................................509-322-7326 123 1st. Ave., Okanogan 98840

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Wallwebber’s Restaurant..........509-422-2125 111 S. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840 Whitley Fuel, LLC.....................509-422-3120 1617 W. 2nd, Okanogan 98840

North Cascades Highway Winter of

Closed

1972 1972-73 1973-74 1974-75 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79

Sept. 2 (initial opening of highway) Nov. 21 April 27 Nov. 21 June 14 Nov. 21 May 16 Nov. 22 May 21 Remained open all winter Nov. 23 April 21 Nov. 11 temporary, Dec. 15 season April 10 Dec. 15 April 18 Nov. 27 temporary, Dec. 2 season April 24 Nov. 30 temporary, Dec. 6 season May 6 Dec. 2 temporary, Dec. 15 season April 20 Nov. 24 temporary, Dec. 5 season April 4 Nov. 2 temporary, Nov. 19 season April 12 Nov. 15 April 11 Nov. 18 temporary, Nov. 26 season April 15 Dec. 9 April 20

1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88

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1988-89

Nov. 20 temporary, Nov. 23 season Jan. 1 temporary, Jan. 9 season Nov. 9 temporary, Nov. 28 season Nov. 18 temporary, Nov. 25 season Dec. 8 temporary, Dec. 11 season Dec. 8 temporary, Dec. 10 season Oct. 31 temporary, Nov. 8 season Nov. 6 Nov. 19 Dec. 16 temporary, Dec. 22 season Dec. 6 Nov. 26 temporary, Nov. 27 season Nov. 14 temporary, Nov. 19 season

1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02

Opened

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2002-03

Dec. 14 temporary, Dec. 16 season Oct. 17 washouts, Dec. 5 season Dec. 8 temporary, Dec. 13 season Nov. 4 temporary, Nov. 7 season Nov. 9 temporary, Nov. 13 season Dec. 4 Dec. 11 Nov. 7-10 temporary Nov. 13 temporary Nov. 17 season Nov. 29 temporary Dec. 1 season Nov. 15 temporary Nov. 21 season

April 21 2003-04 April 18 2004-05 May 2 2005-06 April 9 2006-7 March 24 April 7 April 28 April 24 May 7

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-2011

Opened April 14 April 8 March 10 May 1 April 26 May 1 April 24 April 16 May 25

May 5 March 30

2011-12

March 22

More information: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ traffic/passes/northcascades/

May 7 Source: Washington Department of Transportation

INFO BOOK 2012 — PAGE 57

Omak Chamber of Commerce membership directory Listing paid for by chamber 24-7 Property Maintenance ......509-826-6895 247 Quince St., Omak 98841

A_________________________________ Alpine Veterinary Clinic.............509-826-5882 741 E. Riverside Dr., Omak 98841 Armada Corporation .................509-422-1200 303 2nd Ave. Ste. B, Okanogan 98840 AT&T .........................................509-826-1835 201 N. Main St., Omak 98841

B_________________________________ Baines Title & Escrow...............509-422-3420 105 N. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840 Best Western Peppertree Omak Inn ............... ............................................509-422-2088 820 Koala Drive, Omak 98841 Big 5 Sporting Goods ...............509-826-5034 703A Omache Drive, Omak 98841 BlockBuster Media....................509-826-2546 208 S. Main St., Omak 98841 Breadline Café..........................509-826-5836 102 S. Ash, Omak 98841 Brian Evans Insurance Agency....................... ............................................509-826-1860 107 S. Main St., Omak 98841 Butch's Electric .........................509-826-2406 416 N. Locust, Omak 98841

C__________________________________ Career Path Services ...............509-826-2417 307 S. Main St., Omak 98841 Central Washington SCORE ........................... ............................................509-422-6875 300 S. Columbia St., Wenatchee CenturyLink ..............................509-826-0800 641 Okoma Dr., Omak 98841 City of Omak.............................509-826-1170 2 N. Ash St., Omak 98841 Coleman Oil..............................509-826-0590 116 Omak Ave., Omak 98841 Copple Road Mini Storage, LLC. .................... ............................................509-826-0207 40-A Copple Rd., Omak 98841 Coulee Dam Federal Credit Union.................. ............................................509-826-4222 323 S. Main St., Omak 98841

D_________________________________ D & R Glass Works...................509-826-1728 513 Okoma Dr., Omak 98841 David Rodstol, Inc ....................509-826-5804 10 N. Main St., Omak 98841 Discount Tickets Orlando..........407-396-4009 4499 West Vine St., Kissimee, Florida 34746 Don Kruse Electric, Inc.............509-826-4301 40 A Copple Rd., Omak 98841

E_________________________________ Eagle Home Mortgage, LLC.....509-826-1965 715 B Okoma Dr.. Omak 98841 Edward Jones, Doug Sklar .......509-826-5566 646 Okoma Dr. Ste. C, Omak 98841

Paid membership as of Nov. 30, 2011 Edward Jones, Sandra Rasmussen................ ............................................509-826-1638 32 N. Main St., Omak 98841 Eye & Ear Clinic of Okanogan Valley.............. ............................................509-826-1191 717 Okoma Dr., Omak 98841

F_________________________________ First Presbyterian Church, Omak ................... ............................................509-826-1290 9 S Birch St., Omak 98841 Fitness Zone.............................509-826-4139 11 N. Main St., Omak 98841 Freel's Refrigeration..................509-826-5492 62 Hendrick Rd., Omak 98841

G_________________________________ Gann Commercial Rentals, LLC ..................... ............................................509-826-3422 PO Box 1068, Okanogan 98840 Gary A. Bramer, DDS ...............509-826-2744 706 Okoma Dr., Omak 98841 Gene's Harvest Foods ..............509-826-0212 22 W. Apple St., Omak 98841

H________________________________ Havillah Road Printing & The Parcel Post ...... ............................................509-826-5154 23 E. Apple Ave., Omak 98841 Home Depot .............................509-826-5459 920 Engh Rd., Omak 98841 Hop’s Print Shop.......................509-826-6800 47 Orchard View Dr., Omak 98841

I__________________________________ Ideal Auto Credit, Inc. ...............509-826-3325 830 Omak Ave., Omak 98841 Inland Professional Title, LLC ......................... ............................................509-422-3490 715 Okoma Drive, Omak 98841

K________________________________ KFC/Taco Bell ...........................509-826-4414 620 Omache Dr., Omak 98841 Koala Street Grill & Neighborhood Bar ........... ............................................509-826-6375 914 Koala Dr., Omak 98841

L_________________________________ LaDoux's Appliance & Electronics .................. ............................................509-826-0880 18 E. Riverside Dr., Omak 98841 Lampe Design Centre...............509-826-1280 99 Shumway Rd., Omak 98841 Larson Allen, LLP .....................509-826-2470 646 Okoma Dr., Ste. A, Omak 98841 Law Office of Callaway & DeTro, PLLC........... ............................................509-826-6316 700A Okoma Dr., Omak 98841 Legacy Memorial Funeral Home..................... ............................................509-826-5232 309 N. Main St., Omak 98841 Loup Loup Ski Bowl..................509-557-3401 97 FS 4200 100 Road, Okanogan 98840

M________________________________ Magoo's Restaurant..................509-826-2325 24 N. Main St., Omak 98841 Main Street Market ...................509-826-1445 1 N. Main St., Omak 98841 McDonald's of Omak ................509-826-2306 901 Engh Rd., Omak 98841 Mid-Valley Hospital ...................509-826-7640 810 Jasmine St., Omak 98841 Mustard Seed Gallery and Gifts ..................... ............................................509-826-2463 21 N. Main St., Omak 98841

N_________________________________ NAPA Omak Auto Parts, Inc. ....509-826-0678 22 E. Riverside Dr., Omak 98841 NCN Bank.................................509-826-1018 721 S. Okoma Dr., Omak 98841 Needlelyn Time.........................509-826-1198 9 N. Main St., Omak 98841 North Cascades Athletic Club ..509-826-5552 568 Pine St., Omak 98841 North Valley Insurance..............509-826-1700 2 S. Main St., Omak 98841

O_________________________________ Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus ........

P.O. Box 1636, Omak 98841 Omak Ace Hardware/Verizon Wireless ........... ............................................509-826-0640 661 Riverside Dr., Omak 98841 Omak Clinic ..............................509-826-1800 916 Koala Dr., Omak 98841 Omak Dairy Queen...................509-826-2570 611 Omache Dr., Omak 98841 Omak Inn, LLC .........................509-826-3822 912 Koala Dr., Omak 98841 Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle ................ ............................................509-826-1110 618 Okoma Drive, Omak 98841 Omak School District ................509-826-0320 PO Box 833, Omak 98841 Omak Stampede, Inc................509-826-1983 421 Stampede Dr. E., Omak 98841

P_________________________________ Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel................... ............................................509-422-3333 2547 Elmway, Okanogan 98840 Precision Automotive Machine........................ ............................................509-826-5011 717 Jasmine St., Omak 98841 PUD No 1 of Okanogan County ..................... ............................................509-422-3310 1331 N. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840

R_________________________________ RE/MAX Welcome Home .........509-826-5555 215 N. Main St., Omak 98841 Resort Radio, LLC-Sunny FM......................... ............................................509-997-5857 33 N. Chelan, Wenatchee Rockwall Cellars, LLC...............509-826-0201 110 Nichols Rd., Omak 98841

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Scheel Realty ...........................509-826-4663 521 E. Grape Ave., Omak 98841

Vintage Faire ............................509-429-1010 P.O. Box 3806, Omak 98841 VIP Agency, Inc ........................509-826-1156 2 N. Main St., Omak 98841

Silver Sage Spa........................509-846-1000 670 Riverside Drive, Omak 98841 Studio Off Main.........................509-826-3019 23 N. Main St., Omak 98841 Sunrise Disposal.......................509-422-4530 330 Ferry St., Omak 98841

T_________________________________ Tollefson Construction, Inc. ......509-826-6000 31 Old Riverside Hwy., Omak 98841

W________________________________ Wal-Mart ...................................509-826-6002 902 Engh Road, Omak 98841 Weinstein Beverage Pepsi Cola of Omak ....... ............................................509-826-2121 302 Omak Ave., Omak 98841 Welcome Home Villa....................................... .....................509-826-3631/509-826-1949 163B Nichols Rd., Omak 98841

Wells Fargo Bank .....................509-826-2500 21 W. First St., Omak 98841 Whitley Fuel ..............................509-422-3120 1617 2nd Ave. N., Okanogan 98840 Windermere Real Estate ..........509-826-5906 540 Riverside Dr., Omak 98841 Worksource Okanogan .............509-826-7310 126 S. Main St., Omak 98841 Individuals: Mary Henrie, Omak Ella Houston, Omak Ed & Diana Parker, Omak Winifred Voelckers

Chronicles of the Okanogan

$25

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This historical publication chronicles the history of the Okanogan Valley from 1910-2010. Available at The Chronicle.

618 Okoma Drive • P. O. Box 553 • Omak, WA 98841 • 509-826-1110 • 800-572-3446

TWISP CHEVRON SUB SHOP • Recreation Supplies • Pay at pump or inside • Coldest beer in town • Lottery

Sub Shop 509-997-3181

Featuring Paoli’s Pizzas and Daily Lunch Specials.

6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Call ahead and have your lunch ready when you get here!

24 HOUR FUELING 229 Riverside Dr. Winthrop, WA 98862

Bill McAdow

Carpet Wood Tile Drapes Blinds

Live music on weekend Craft Beer • Sandwiches Steak, Pasta and more!

Open 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner Wednesday- Sunday (Winter) Every day (summer)

509-996-8118 Fax 509-996-8120

INTERIORS hhouseint@methownet.com

TWISP RIVER PUB 201 N. Hwy. 20, Twisp • 509-997-6822 www.twispriverpub.com

HANK’S MARKET

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509-997-7711 412 Methow Valley Hwy., Twisp Visit our website: hanksharvestfoods.com to see our weekly ad, in-store specials or to sign up for our weekly emailing.

Office: 509-422-0295 • Cell: 429-0417

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July 20-21 — 8th Annual Heritage Days July 28 — Taste of Oroville Wine Festival August — CAN-AM Hydroplane Races Aug. 2-4 — Tumbleweed Film Festival Sept. 3-5 — 7th Annual Rendezvous Rhythm and Blues Festival Dec. 1 — Annual Christmas Tree Lighting www.orovillewashington.com • (509) 476-2739

INFO BOOK 2012 — PAGE 61

Oroville Chamber of Commerce membership directory Listing paid for by chamber

Paid business membership as of Nov. 30, 2011

Board members: Ardi Fitzhum, Joan Cool, Rich Solberg. Board meets first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. General meeting second Thursday of month at 1 p.m. at Trino’s Restaurant.

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Alpine Brewing Company .........509-476-9662 821 14th Ave., Oroville 98844 Appleway Video, Books and Gifts................... ............................................509-476-3900 1300 Main Street, Oroville 98844

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Baines Title Co. ........................509-476-3200 722 Central Ave., Oroville Bergh Funeral Services ............509-476-3572 801 Main Street, Oroville 98844 Best Western/Peppertree Inn, Omak .............. ............................................509-422-2088 820 Koala Drive, Omak 98841 Betta’s Services, LLC ...............509-476-2888 1306 Main Street, Oroville 98844

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Camaray Motel .........................509-476-3684 1320 Main Street, Oroville 98844 Carbon Cycle Crush .................509-476-3667 224 Appleway Ave., Oroville 98844 Cascade Foothills Farmland Assn. ................. ............................................509-443-1054 City of Oroville ..........................509-476-2926 1308 Ironwood street, Oroville 98844 Computer Services (Dave Alloway) ................ ............................................509-476-2063 Copper Mountain Vineyards .....509-476-2762 33384 Hwy. 97, Oroville 98844

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Dale Crandall, Attorney at Law ....................... ............................................509-223-3200 10 West 5th Street, Tonasket 98855 Dale’s Auto Service and U-Haul ..................... ............................................509-476-2502 1706 Main Street, Oroville 98844 Don Kruse Electric....................509-826-4301 40 Copple Road, Omak 98841

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Eden Valley Guest Ranch.........509-485-4002 31 Eden Valley Lane, Oroville 98844 Edward Jones Co., Sandra Rasmussen......... .................800-284-5567 or 509-826-5566 32 Main Road, Tonasket 98855 Esther Bricques Winery ............509-476-2961 38 Swanson Mill Road, Oroville 98844

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Friends of Oroville Library ........509-476-3121 Frontier Foods ..........................509-476-9128 1204 Main Street, Oroville 98844

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Garrett Construction/Garrett Interiors ............ ............................................509-560-9471 Gavin Masonry .........................509-476-3391 548 Chesaw Road, Oroville 98844 Gold Digger Apples, Inc............509-476-3646 1220 Ironwood street, Oroville 98844

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Hart’s Automotive......................509-476-4633 Humuh Meditation Center.........509-476-0200 1314 Main Street, Oroville 98844

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Lake Crest Winery................509-476-2259 or ............................................509-476-2347 2021 Hwy. 7 N., Oroville 98844 Lees-ure-Lite Trailers................800-660-0933 Fax: .....................................250-495-3100 Les Schwab Tire of Oroville......509-476-3902 2304 N. Hwy. 97, Oroville 98844

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Mark Hancock, CPA .................509-476-3461 823 Central Ave., Oroville 98844

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Napa Auto Parts of Oroville ......509-476-3679 2308 Hwy. 97, Oroville, 98844 Norman G. Jensen....................509-476-3025 33646 Hwy. 97 #A, Oroville 98844 North Valley Community Schools.................... .............................................509-476-2011 North Valley Family Medicine ...509-476-3631 1617 Main Street, Oroville 98844 North Valley Hospital ............509-486-2151 or .............................................509-486-3118 203 S. Western Ave., Tonasket 98855 Nulton Irrigation, Inc. ................509-476-2937 1513 Ironwood street, Oroville 98844

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Okanogan Borderlands Historical Society ...... ............................................509-476-2476 1210 Ironwood street, Oroville 98844 Okanogan County PUD No. 1......................... .................509-476-3531 or 509-422-3310 1500 Main Street, Oroville 98844 Okanogan Estates & Vineyards (aka Gold Digger) ...............................509-476-2736 Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune Newspaper ............................................509-476-3602 Omak Chronicle, Inc..................509-826-1110 618 Okoma Drive, Omak 98841 Oroville Building Supply............509-476-3149 33083 Hwy. 97, Oroville 98844 Oroville Booster Club................509-560-0118 Oroville Dental Center ..............509-476-2151 1321 Main Street, Oroville 98844 Oroville Mini-Storage & Landscap Materials... ............................................509-560-0166 Oroville Pharmacy.....................509-476-3411 1416 Main Street, Oroville 98844 Oroville Quick Mart ...................509-476-9999 Oroville Reman and Reload .....509-476-2935 301 9th Street, Oroville 98844 Oroville Visitor Information Center .................. ............................................509-476-2739 1210 Ironwood Street, Oroville 98844

Osoyoos Ready-Mix, Ltd. .........250-495-6688 Osoyoos, B.C. Osoyoos Signs .........................250-495-2856

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Prince’s Department Store........509-476-3651 1000 23rd Ave., Oroville 98844 Prince’s Foods ..........................509-476-3651 1000 23rd Ave., Oroville 98844

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Re/MAX Lake and Country Realty.................. ............................................509-476-4444 1510 Main Street, Oroville 98844

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Secured Storage.......................509-476-2027 54 Boundary Point Road, Oroville 98844 Sterling Savings Bank...............509-476-3603 822 Central Ave., Oroville 98844 Steve W. Smith, CPA and Insurance............... ............................................509-476-2993 Sun Lakes Realty, LLC .............509-476-2121 1411 Main Street, Oroville 98844

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Tonasket Interiors .....................509-486-1096 Trino’s Mexican Restaurant ......509-476-9151 1918 Main Street, Oroville 98844 Tumbleweed Film Festival ........920-345-6010

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Upper Valley Disposal ..............509-476-3910 32707 Hwy. 97, Oroville 98844

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Vassar Electric, Inc. ..................509-486-1243 431 Swanson Mill Road, Oroville 98844 Veranda Beach Properties........509-476-0330 or Rentals at Veranda Beach Resort......... ............................................509-476-4000 299 Eastlake Road, Oroville 98844 VIP Insurance ...........................509-476-3023 814 Central Ave., Oroville 98844

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Wells Fargo Bank .....................509-476-3663 705 Central Ave., Oroville 98844 Windermere Real Estate, Oroville................... ............................................509-476-3378 1408 Main Street, Oroville 98844

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Zosel Lumber Co.......................509-476-2111 E. End 14th Ave., Oroville 98844 Individuals: Florence Rise Arnie Marchand Bill Robertson (MacDonald Realty, Osoyoos, 250-495-6464 Gayle Miliken Rich Solberg (Windermere Realty, Oroville) 509-476-3378

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Tonasket Chamber of Commerce membership directory

Paid membership as of Nov. 30, 2011

Listing paid for by chamber

President, Dale Crandall; Vice President, Patrick Plumb; Secretary, Terri Orford; Treasurer, Bill Nelson.

Board members: Rob Nau, Julie Alley, Kari Alexander, Emily Hansen, Kay Behymer.

A_________________________________ Al’s IGA, Bakery, Deli ...............509-486-2183 212 N. Hwy. 97, Tonasket 98855 All Sew Embroidery..................509-322-1186 175 Hwy. 7, Tonasket 98855 Aspen Body Works...................509-486-1530 1 D Hwy. 7, Tonasket 98855 Aussie Antiques........................509-486-2172 501 Whitcomb, Tonasket 98855 B

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Bergh Funeral Services ...........509-486-1212 12 N. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket 98855 Buena Vista Quilting.................509-486-2341 1326 Hwy. 7, Oroville 98844

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Canaan Guest Ranch...............509-486-1191 474 Cape Labelle Rd., Tonasket 98855 City of Tonasket........................509-486-3132 P. O. Box 487, Tonasket 98855 Community Cultural Center of Tonasket ......... .................................................509-486-1328 411 S. Western, Tonasket 98855 Cornerstone Custom Granite, LLC................. .................................................509-429-3520 976 Hwy. 7, Tonasket 98855

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Eden Valley Guest Ranch ........509-485-4002 31 Eden Valley Lane, Oroville 98844 Evolution Health & Fitness Ctr........................ .................................................509-486-1300 19 W. 4th St., Tonasket 98855

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Facial Focus .............................509-486-1924 216 S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket 98855 Farmers Inc. .............................509-486-2481 P. O. Box 1980, Tonasket 98855 Frank, George .........................509-486-2747 16 Tonasket Shop Rd., Tonasket 98855

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Gavin, Jack and Nora...............509-486-2480 P.O. Box 668, Tonasket 98855 Gazette Tribune ........................509-476-3602 P. O. Box 250, Oroville 98844 Grant’s Market ..........................509-846-4258 18 W. 4th, Tonasket 98855

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Hidden Treasures .....................509-486-4496 31580 Hwy. 97 N., Tonasket 98855

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JBS Enterprises .......................509-486-1146 1-D Hwy. 7, Tonasket 98855

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La Ultima Mexicatessen ...........509-486-4840 11 W. 4th St., Tonasket 98855

Lee Frank Mercantile................509-486-2105 324 S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket 98855 Levine Plumbing & Construction Inc. ............. .................................................509-486-2446 224 W. 4th, Tonasket 98855

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Mayer, Dick...............................509-486-4510 115 E. 5th St., Apt. 3, Tonasket 98855 Midway Building Supply ...........509-486-2888 P. O. Box 447, Tonasket 98855

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Nau, Robert N. DDS.................509-486-2902 202 S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket 98855 North Valley Community Schools ................... .................................................509-476-2011 P. O. Box 2075, Oroville 98844 North Valley Family Medicine ...509-486-2174 17 S. Western, Tonasket 98855 North Valley Hospital District....509-486-2151 201 S. Western, Tonasket 98855

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Ogborn Plumbing .....................509-486-8004 P. O. Box 448, Tonasket 98855 OK Chevrolet............................509-486-8400 512 S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket 98855 Okanogan Family Faire ............509-486-2173 P. O. Box 761, Tonasket 98855 Okanogan Gazette Tribune ......509-476-3602 1422 Main, Oroville 98844 Okanogan Properties ...............509-486-0507 P. O. Box 1378, Tonasket 98855 Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-826-1110 618 Okoma Drive, Omak 98841

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Pacific Calcium.........................509-486-1201 32117 Hwy. 97, Tonasket 98855 PT Works, Inc...........................509-486-1616 P. O. Box 800, Tonasket 98855 PUD of Okanogan County .......509-422-3310 P. O. Box 912, Okanogan, 98841

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Rancho Chico...........................509-486-4030 312 Hwy. 97 N., Tonasket 98555 RDL Auto Service.....................509-486-0969 P. O. Box 244, Tonasket 98855 Reflections Photography ..........509-486-2359 233 E. 2nd St., Tonasket 98855 Roy’s Pharmacy .......................509-486-2149 318 W. Whitcomb, Tonasket 98855

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Sawyer and Sawyer .................509-486-1304 P.O. Box 554, Tonasket 98855 Serenity Day Spa .....................509-486-2910 795 Havillah Rd., Tonasket 98855 Smith & Nelson ........................509-486-2104 P. O. Box 565, Tonasket 98855

Sonora Point Resort.................509-223-3700 761 Loomis Oroville Hwy., Tonasket 98855 Spectacle Lake Resort.............509-223-3433 10 McCammon Road, Tonasket 98855 Superior Auto Parts..................509-486-4248 P. O. Box 392, Tonasket 98855 Swedberg Contracting Group...509-670-1493 219 E. 3rd 746, Tonasket 98855

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T&T Real Estate.......................509-486-0152 P.O. Box 1770, Tonasket 98855 Tim’s Country Saw Shop..........509-486-2798 48 N. State Frontage Road, Tonasket 98855 Tonasket Comancheros............509-486-4297 P. O. Box 169, Tonasket 98855 Tonasket Eagles #3002............509-486-2299 P. O. Box 2107, Tonasket 98855 Tonasket Feed and Supply.......509-486-2234 210 Western Ave., Tonasket 98855 Tonasket Interiors .....................509-486-1096 107 W. 4th, Tonasket 98855 Tonasket Natural Foods Coop..509-486-4188 P. O. Box 591, Tonasket 98855 Tonasket Pizza Company.........509-486-4808 15 W. Fourth, Tonasket 98855 Tonasket Preschool Assoc. ......509-486-4353 146 Clarkson Mill Rd., Tonasket 98855 Tonasket Ranger District ..........509-486-2186 1 W. Winesap, Tonasket 98855 Tuggard Res. Inspection...........509-322-9717 11½ S. Whitcomb, Tonasket 98855 Tumbleweed Film Festival ........209-293-1879 5417 48th Ave. SW, Seattle 98136 II Sisters Video/Stampede Awards & Signs.... .............................................509-486-1027 415 S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket 98855

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Upper Valley Realty..................509-486-2295 415B S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket 98855 U.S. Armed Forces Legacy ......509-486-2747 P. O. Box 854, Tonasket 98855 U.S. Bank .................................509-486-2931 P. O. Box 590, Tonasket 98855

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Vassar Electric .........................509-486-1243 P. O. Box 669, Tonasket 98855 VIP Insurance Agency..............509-486-2917 P. O. Box 669, Tonasket 98855

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Wandler, Herb and Bertha ......509-486-4577 P. O. Box 612, Tonasket 98855 Wells Fargo Bank .....................509-486-2154 16 W. 5th, Tonasket 98855 Wild Rose Floral Design ..........509-486-8000 210 S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket 98855 Wizard Works ...........................509-486-2654 P.O. Box 581, Tonasket 98855

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Directories of Businesses and Services Paid listings

Accounting ___________________________

Appliances ___________________________

Auto Dealers ___________________________

Scott M. Bessire, CPA ..............509-422-6510 209 Conconully St., Okanogan 98840 fax ..........................................509-422-5002 e-mail..................scottb@communitynet.org Providing complete accounting, payroll and tax services to Okanogan County for over 30 years. See ad on page 9.

Sears..........................................509-826-1730 317 S. Main, Omak 98841 Kenmore, Whirlpool, GE, KitchenAid, Frigidaire, Maytag. Service on all brands of appliances and electronics. In-home repair: 1-800-469-4663. See ad on page 29.

Damskov Auto Sales................509-826-2000 707 Okoma Drive, Omak 98841 toll-free................................1-800-635-3077 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your full service Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep Dealer with the nicest selection of new and used vehicles anywhere. See ad on page 7.

Skirko Business Service .........509-689-2117 506 W. Main Ave., Brewster 98812 fax ..........................................509-689-3774 e-mail .........................sskirko@ncidata.com Continuing to provide payroll, accounting and tax services.

Adult Family Home ___________________________ Welcome Home Villa ................509-826-1949 ...............................................509-826-3631 163 B Nichols Road, Omak 98841 Beautiful private rooms with bathrooms, quality 24-hour care, respite care, pool with security fencing, unique home atmosphere and much, much more.

Advertising ___________________________ The Chronicle ...........................509-826-1110 618 Okoma Drive, Omak 98841 toll-free................................1-800-572-3446 fax ..........................................509-826-5819 e-mail ............chronicl@omakchronicle.com Web site................www.omakchronicle.com The only medium to deliver advertising to 98% of households in Okanogan County with unduplicated total market coverage.

Call us for the most effective, cost-efficient advertising for Okanogan County. See ad on pages 58, 71.

Antiques and Collectibles ___________________________ Hidden Treasures......................509-486-4496 31580 Hwy. 97 N., Tonasket 98855 Buy, sell antiques/collectibles. Gift shop features unique gifts, cards, toys, Harmony Kingdom new and vintage books, Big Sky Carvers and Yankee Candles.

Apartments ___________________________ Caribou Trail Apts., Twisp Gardens Apts...... ...............................................509-422-3721 110 Oak Street, Okanogan 98840 fax ..........................................509-422-1713 e-mail ......serena_ocha@communitynet.org Owned by the Housing Authority of Okanogan County. Caribou Trail Apt. rent is structured to accommodate low- to moderate-income families. Twisp Gardens Apts. provides housing for elderly/disabled individuals/families; rental assistance available.

Webster’s Furniture..................509-689-2131 332 E. Main Ave., Brewster 98812 toll-free................................1-800-894-8896 fax ..........................................509-689-3628 e-mail ................dan@websterfurniture.com Web site .............www.websterfurniture.com Maytag appliances, Toshiba, La-Z-Boy furniture. We deliver in the Okanogan and Methow Valleys. Sales and service.

Arts and Entertainment ___________________________ Community Cultural Center of Tonasket ...... ...............................................509-486-1328 411 Western Ave., Tonasket 98855 e-mail .....info@communityculturalcenter.org Web site..www.communityculturalcenter.org A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting arts and cultural enrichment in north Okanogan County.

Assisted Living ___________________________ North Valley Assisted Living ......................... ...............................................509-486-3121 118 S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket 98855 A place for relaxation, convenience, and companionship. We provide private room, medication and healthcare assistance, and much more. See ad on page 21.

Attorney ___________________________ Smith and Derting, PLLC ............................... ...............................................509-422-1601 112 N. 2nd Ave., Okanogan fax .......................................1-866-238-7585 e-mail.....................bessderting@gmail.com Real estate, business, estate planning, probate, wills.

ATVs, Snowmobile Sales and Service ___________________________ Xtreme Power Sports ...............509-826-5771 1930 N. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840 Web site ..www.shopxtremepowersports.net Authorized Can Am dealer with accessories. Authorized Ski-doo dealer, clothing, high performance parts, clutching specialists and we service and upgrade what we sell.

Ideal Auto Credit, Inc. ..............509-826-3325 830 Omak Avenue, Omak 98841 fax ..........................................509-826-3326 e-mail.......................ideal@itsyournet2.com Offering great deals on cars and trucks in Omak since 2004. We finance, take tradeins and buy cars for cash. See ad on page 48.

OK Chevrolet ............................509-486-8400 512 S. Whitcomb, Tonasket 98855 Web site.....................................okchevy.net We have a great selection of new and used cars and trucks. Stop by and we can make a deal! See ad on page 26.

Auto Parts, Repair and Service ___________________________ Bob Raymer’s Machine Works....................... ...............................................509-486-0511 521 S. Western Ave., Tonasket 98855 With 40 years of experience, 30 years in business, we are here to help you solve your automotive drive train problems. See ad on page 25.

Bob’s Alignment .......................509-422-2572 745 S. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840 Guaranteed services. Complete alignments, all makes of vehicles. MondayFriday. Appointments please. Family owned and operated for 37 years.

D&D Auto Body, Inc. ................509-422-5562 1604 N. 2nd, Okanogan 98840 fax ..........................................509-422-5949 toll-free................................1-800-606-5562 Collision specialists, frame and uni-body straightening, paint matching, certified technicians. Family owned and operated since 1979. David, Kelli and Bryon Goetz.

Dave’s Radiator Service ..........509-826-0750 Omak 98841 Repair, rod out and rebuild, new radiators, recore (foreign, domestic, and commercial).

Clean and re-seal gas tanks. Authorized Coast to Coast Carports, Inc. dealer. See ad on page 20.

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Residential and commercial. Call Discount Glass. See ad on page 17.

Joe’s Automotive Repair .........509-826-1919 204 N. Main St., Omak 98841 fax ..........................................509-826-1534 e-mail ..............joesauto@mechanicnet.com Web site.............joesauto.mechanicnet.com Serving Okanogan County for over 30 years. Computer diagnostics, electrical, air conditioning and complete vehicle servicing. ASE certified. Napa Autocare Center.

Martin’s Muffler.........................509-826-3261 55 Copple Road, Omak 98841 fax ..........................................509-826-1910 Custom exhaust work, free estimates.

Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Visa and Mastercard accepted. See ad on page 13.

Motion Auto Supply .................509-826-2424 218 Omak Ave., Omak 98841 204 S. 2nd Ave., Twisp 98856 ...................... ...............................................509-997-8292 toll-free................................1-800-400-8690 Web site.........www.federatedautoparts.com American and foreign auto and truck parts.

Drums and rotors turned. Catering to the do-it-yourselfer and professional mechanic.

See ad on page 27.

Rio Auto Supply .......................509-689-2429 501 W. Main, Brewster 98812 fax ..........................................509-689-2043 e-mail .....................rioautosupply@live.com “Get the good stuff.” Replacement parts for cars, trucks and tractors. Overnight parts ordering. Open 7 days. (NAPA.) Top Notch Auto.........................509-826-5581 31 S. Main, Omak 98841 Most types of auto repair. Foreign and domestic. ASE certified. Shocks, computer diagnostics, general repair, air conditioner, recharge/repair.

Banking ___________________________ North Cascades National Bank/NCNB.......... ...............................................509-826-1018 721 S. Okoma Drive, Omak 98841 188 Pine Street, Okanogan 98840 ...............................................509-422-1135 Web site .........................www.ncnbank.com North Cascades National Bank is a full service community bank providing lending services, deposit services, on-line banking and more. Member FDIC. Equal housing lender. See ad on page 14.

Books ___________________________ The Corner Shelf ..................... 509-826-0527 6 N. Main, Omak 98841 e-mail .............cornershelfstore@yahoo.com New and used books, local art, collectibles, and more. Special orders welcome.

Hidden Treasures......................509-486-4496 31580 Hwy. 97 N., Tonasket 98855 New and used, children’s, Northwest, collectibles, garden, landscape, cookbooks, fishing, hunting, flowers, birds and a wide variety of gifts.

Brewery ___________________________ Methow Valley Brewing Co./Twisp River Pub.............................................509-997-6822 201 N. Methow Valley Hwy., Twisp 98856 toll-free................................1-888-220-3360 Web site..................www.twispriverpub.com Twelve beers on tap and full service restaurant. Also available are bottles and kegs to go! I.P.A., Cream Ale, E.S.B., Vienna Lager, Porter and more! Housebrewed sodas such as root beer and cream soda, too. Open from 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Wednesday-Sunday (winter).

Every day (summer). See ad on page 59.

Bus Service ___________________________ Northwestern Trailways ...........509-826-5154 23 E. Apple, Omak 98841 email...........................shirley@busnws.com toll-free................................1-800-366-6975 Web site............................www.appleline.us Northwestern Trailways operates the Appleline, a daily bus service between Omak, Wenatchee, Ellensburg. Pick up at 800 E. Riverside Drive, Omak.

Churches ___________________________ See pages 36 and 37.

City Information ___________________________ City of Okanogan .....................509-422-3600 Museum.....................................509-422-4272 120 3rd Ave. N., Okanogan 98840 Travel into the past with our historical museum, admire Frank Matsura murals and enjoy the unique shopping and dining experiences. See ad on page 43.

City of Omak .............................509-826-1170 2 N. Ash Street, P.O. Box 72, Omak 98841 fax ..........................................509-826-6531 Web site .........................www.omakcity.com City of Omak — In the heart of the Okanogan. City Hall Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. See ad on page 47.

City of Pateros ..........................509-923-2571 113 Lakeshore Drive, Pateros 98846 e-mail.................pateros@swift-stream.com Web site ...........................cityofpateros.com fax ..........................................509-923-2971 Located at the confluence of the Columbia and Methow Rivers, Pateros, Wash. is the entrance to the Methow and Okanogan Valleys. See ad on page 41.

Clinics ___________________________ Brewster Medical Office ..........509-689-2525 520 West Indian Ave., Brewster 98812 A wide range of services from boardcertified physicians, including orthopedics, obstetrics, and family practice. Rural health clinic. Se habla espanol. See ad on page 23.

Family Health Centers..............509-422-5700 716 1st Ave. S., Okanogan 98840 fax...........................................509-422-7683 Family Health Centers provides a full range of quality medical, dental and pharmacy services with four locations to serve you.

North Valley Family Medicine & AntiCoagulation Clinic....................509-476-3631 1617 Main, Oroville 98844 fax ..........................................509-476-2643 Physician owned and patient centered.

Providers include Dr. Wilson, Dr. Bolz, and Nancy Thompson, PAC. See ad on page 45.

North Valley Family Medicine & AntiCoagulation Clinic....................509-486-2174 17 South Western, Tonasket 98855 fax ..........................................509-486-1189 Physician owned and patient centered.

Providers include Dr. Helleson, Dr. Bolz, Dr. Stangland, Dr. Wilson, Dr. Stortz, and Sarah Kaiser, PA. See ad on page 45.

Omak Clinic ..............................509-826-1800 916 Koala Drive, Omak 98841 e-mail ..............................info@wvclinic.com Web site ......................www.wvmedical.com Individual and family board certified physicians, 24-hour emergency care, obstetrics, gynecology, allergy evaluations, treatment, anti-coagulation clinic, and urgent care. See ad on page 45.

Oroville Family Medical Clinic ....................... ...............................................509-476-3911 1617 Main St., Oroville 98844 Open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., walk-ins welcome. We offer up to a 30% private pay discount. See ad on page 21.

Tonasket Family & VA Clinic.......................... ...............................................509-486-3107 203 S. Western Ave., Tonasket 98855 Open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday noon to 5 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. We offer up to 30% private discount. See ad on page 21.

Clothing and Shoes ___________________________ Rawson’s...................................509-422-4247 Downtown, Okanogan 98840 3 stores in one! Full line of family footwear, clothing, outerwear, western wear and accessories. See ad on inside back cover.

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Collection Agencies ____________________________ Armada Corp. .............................509-422-1200 303 S. 2nd Ave., Suite B, Okanogan 98840 toll-free .................................1-800-953-1201 fax............................................509-422-1818 We get results. We help all types of businesses collect on overdue bills in a professional, friendly way. See ad on page 30.

College ___________________________ Wenatchee Valley College at Omak ................ ................................................509-422-7800 116 W. Apple Ave., Omak 98841 toll-free .................................1-877-982-4968 (In Washington only) fax............................................509-682-6401 e-mail......................................PIO@wvc.edu Web site ...................................www.wvc.edu A two-year community college serving Okanogan, Chelan and Douglas counties with campuses in Omak (509-422-7800) and Wenatchee (509-682-6800). toll-free in Washington State: 1-877-WVC-4YOU. See ad on page 39.

Conservation ____________________________ Okanogan Conservation District .................... .....................................509-422-0855, ext. 5 1251 S. 2nd Ave., Room 101, Okanogan 98840 email...........................ocd@okanogancd.org Web site ......................www.okanogancd.org fax............................................509-422-0532 Providing voluntary assistance to Okanogan County land owners for the conservation of natural resources. See ad on page 30.

Construction/Site Construction ____________________________ Stotts Construction ...................509-779-4987 17814 Hwy. 21 N, Curlew 99188 Septic systems, cat work, water trucks, backhoe, loader, hauling, various rock products, rockwall construction. Watch for our monthly coupon specials. See ad on page 46.

Convenience Stores ____________________________ Flying B.......................................509-577-3535 2042 Elmway, Okanogan 98840 Flying B offers low-price gasoline and diesel fuel. The convenience store carries the area’s coldest beer and reduced-price RollYour-Own cigarettes. See ad on page 40.

Twisp Chevron/Sub Shop .........509-997-3181 126 N. Hwy. 20, Twisp 98856 fax............................................509-997-3182 Twisp Chevron has 24 hour fueling, faster pumping, pay at pump or inside, Chevron and major credit cards accepted. See ad on page 59.

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Dog, Cat and Bird Boarding ____________________________

Omak Clinic ..............................509-826-1800 916 Koala Drive, Omak 98841 e-mail ..............................info@wvclinic.com Web site ......................www.wvmedical.com Providing family and/or individual counseling coordinated with your overall health care program at the Omak Clinic with Vicky Bringman, L.M.H.C. See ad on page 45.

Okanogan Valley Pet Resort............................ ................................................509-322-7387 12 Dixon Road, Omak 98841 e-mail...................okpetresort@petlover.com Web site ......................www.okpetresort.com Pet boarding while you’re away. Economy units, in/out units. Luxury units available.

Call for more information. See ad on page 28.

Crime Victim Services ____________________________

Dust and Ice Control ___________________________

The Support Center ...................509-826-3221 619 S. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840 Web site ...............www.thesupportcenter.org toll-free ....................................888-826-3221 Free and confidential crime victim services for adults and children. Spanish speaking advocates to help with immigration issues for victims. Services include crisis intervention, counseling, support group, medical and legal advocacy.

Roadwise, Inc. ..........................509-389-0004 1616 S. Geiger St., Tacoma 98465 toll-free................................1-877-260-1151 Web site...................www.roadwise-inc.com Residential, commercial, roads, orchards, arenas and parking lots. Natural green products. Locally owned and operated. See ad on page 31.

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Nespelem Valley Electric...........509-634-4571 1009 F. St., Nespelem 99155-0031 fax............................................509-634-8138 e-mail ....................................nvec@nvec.org Web site ..................................www.nvec.org Member-owned electrical co-operative.

Residential and commercial service in Okanogan County. See ad on page 10.

Gene’s Harvest Foods...............509-826-0212 22 W. Apple, Omak 98841 The most popular deli in town! Fresh sandwiches and hot foods every day.

Custom-made party trays. See ad on page 18.

Dentistry ____________________________ Caring Dental Center ...............509-422-3200 108 Second Ave. South, Okanogan 98840 toll-free ................................1-877-422-5505 e-mail .......caringdentalcenter@ncidata.com Web site .........www.caringdentalcenter.com Dr. Homer has over 36 years experience in family dentistry, including dentures, cosmetics, sedation, children’s surgery, root canals and whitening. See ad on page 20.

Gary Bramer, D.D.S. .................509-826-2744 706 Okoma Drive, Omak 98841 e-mail ...............gabdds@communitynet.org Web site ..........................drgarybramer.com Our team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized gentle care you deserve and creating healthy smiles.

Merlin Ekvall, D.D.S., M.S.........509-826-4831 800 Jasmine, Suite 4, Omak 98841 toll-free................................1-888-441-7158 fax ..........................................509-826-6741 Practice limited to orthodontics. Children and adults, payment plan and insurance billing. See ad on page 19.

Electric Companies ____________________________

Public Utility District #1 of Okanogan County ........................................509-422-3310 1331 2nd Ave. N., Okanogan 98840 Web site ....................www.okanoganpud.org Public utility electrical service provider for Okanogan County. Offices in Okanogan, Omak, Tonasket, Oroville, Brewster. See ad on inside front cover.

Electrical Contractors ____________________________ Don Kruse Electric, Inc. ............509-826-4301 40A Copple Rd., Omak 98841 toll-free .................................1-800-848-7585 Residential, commercial. Pumps, mobile home hook-ups, new construction and repairs. Sales, service, installation of heating and air conditioning. #DONKRE1983KA. See ad on page 11.

Escrow Services ____________________________ Inland Professional Title, LLC...509-422-3490 715 Okoma Drive/PO Box 2118, Omak 98841 fax............................................509-826-3820 toll-free .................................1-877-542-8747 Inland Professional Title, LLC .........................

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furniture, Maytag appliances. Toshiba. We deliver to Okanogan and Methow Valleys.

Sales and service.

Extended Care ___________________________

Garage Doors ___________________________

North Valley Extended Care ....509-486-3110 22 W. 1st St., Tonasket 98855 Rehab center, individual meal planning, respite care, hospice care, and 24/7 skilled nursing to meet your medical needs. See ad on page 21.

All Valley Insulation, LLC.........509-997-9418 PO Box 1000, Twisp, 98856 fax...........................................509-997-0137 e-mail ......................avl52758@hotmail.com Garage door installation and repair. Free estimates. Lic. no.: ALLVAV1945DC. See ad on page 59.

Farmers Markets ___________________________ Okanogan Valley Farmers Market ................. ...............................................509-826-0457 PO Box 4368, Omak, 98841 The Okanogan Valley Farmers’ Market is a member of the Washington State Farmers Market Association. All of our products are home grown and handmade in Okanogan County. See ad on page 38.

Gift Shops ____________________________ Grandma’s Attic .........................509-826-4765 12 N. Main St., Omak 98841 A lovely mix of new and antique gifts and home decor. Specializing in re-purposed furniture and vintage finds. Now serving Blue Star espresso. Find us on Facebook.

Omak Feed and Supply ...........509-826-1160 3 East Dewberry, Omak 98841 Above all, support your local business people — the profit stays in the community.

Supplying the farm and ranch since 1916.

See ad on page 38.

World of Gaia .............................509-476-2628 1321 Main St., Suite A, Oroville 98844 e-mail.......................cecilia@worldofgaia.net Web site........................www.worldofgaia.net Rocks, gifts and gallery. Stone specimens, tumbled, carvings, animal art, handcrafted jewelry, Bergsma prints, drawings by Wes, jewelry and craft supplies, cards.

Floor Covering ___________________________

Grocery Stores ____________________________

Harmony House Interiors ........509-996-8118 229 Riverside Drive Unit E, Winthrop 98862 fax ..........................................509-996-8120 e-mail ...............hhouseint@methownet.com Over 1500 carpet samples, vinyl, wood, tile. Also Hunter-Douglas window coverings, custom drapes and upholstery.

See ad on page 59.

Anderson’s Grocery ..................509-775-3378 711 S. Clark, Republic 99166 A family tradition since 1900. Quality meat and produce. Full-service deli and bakery, movie rental, Western Union. See ad on page 34.

Feed and Supply ___________________________

Fruit Stand/Produce ____________________________ Delap Orchards.........................509-422-4614 Hwy. 97 located at milepost 275, Malott 98829 Cherries, peaches, apples, nectarines and pluots. Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. July-November 1.

See ad on page 33.

Shaw’s Fruit and Produce .......509-633-0133 3533A Hwy. 155, Coulee Dam 99116 e-mail......................donna@shawsfruit.com Web site.......................www.shawsfruit.com Shaw’s Fruit and Produce. Fresh locally grown fruit and vegetables at affordable prices. Offering fresh produce, gifts, food, beverages. See ad on page 5.

Furniture ____________________________ Webster’s Furniture ...................509-689-2131 332 E. Main Ave., Brewster 98812 toll-free .................................1-800-894-8896 fax............................................509-689-3628 e-mail..................dan@websterfurniture.com Web site ..............www.websterfurniture.com Quality furniture and appliances, La-Z-Boy

Beyer’s CenterPlace Market......509-486-2183 212 North Hwy. 97, Tonasket 98855 e-mail ................beyersmarket@ncidata.com Bakery/deli, fresh meat, fresh produce, ATM, local produce in season, digital photo processing, full service florist, video rentals.

See ad on page 25.

Brewster Marketplace................509-689-3404 907 Hwy. 97, Brewster 98812 Web site ...............www.harvestfoodsnw.com Full service grocery, Subway, choice Angus beef, garden fresh produce, take and bake pizza, deli, food court, and floral shop. See our ad on page 46.

Gene’s Harvest Foods...............509-826-0212 22 W. Apple, Omak 98841 Your home-owned grocery serving the community for more than 49 years. Bakery, full-service butcher shop, deli, propane and Western Union. See ad on page 18.

Hank’s Market.............................509-997-7711 412 Hwy. 20/Methow Valley Hwy., Twisp 98856 fax............................................509-997-7712 e-mail..............info@hanksharvestfoods.com Web site ..........www.hanksharvestfoods.com Family owned and operated since 1975.

ATM, fax, lottery, money orders, pre-paid

phone and credit cards, video and Western Union. See ad on page 59.

Guest Ranch ___________________________ K Diamond K.............................509-775-3511 15661 Hwy. 21 South, Republic 99166 e-mail ..................kdiamondk@rcabletv.com Web site .....................www.kdiamondk.com toll-free...................................888-345-5355 New 16-bedroom log lodge, family-style dining, horseback riding, fishing, family reunions, corporate retreats, weddings. See ad on page 26.

Hardware ___________________________ Omak Ace Hardware..................509-826-0640 661 Riverside Drive, Omak 98841 fax............................................509-826-5545 Authorized retailer of Verizon Wireless.

Benjamin Moore quality paint. Great selection of hardware and service from knowledgeable people at ACE.

Health Food ___________________________ Main Street Market.....................509-826-1445 1 N. Main, P.O. Box 4217, Omak 98841 We carry vitamins, natural foods, local organic produce, natural personal care items, wheat-free and dairy-free products, also local crafts, cards and gifts.

Sandwiches and soups at lunch time.

Tonasket Natural Foods Co-op....................... ................................................509-486-4188 21 West 4th Street, Tonasket 98855 All natural deli, organic food and produce, bulk foods, supplements, organic coffee, local products, gift items, beer and wine.

Free WiFi. Open 7 days. See ad on page 49.

Hearing Aids and Instruments ___________________________ Inland Hearing Aids, Inc. .........800-254-4467 21 W. 4th Ave., Omak 98841 fax ..........................................509-764-0662 831 E. Colonial, Moses Lake 98837 Dan Morehouse. Formerly Hear USA and Lakeside Hearing. Serving Omak, Moses Lake and Ellensburg. Toll-free 800-2544467. See ad on page 24.

Heating ___________________________ Don Kruse Electric, Inc............509-826-4301 40A Copple Rd., Omak 98841 toll-free................................1-800-848-7585 Sales, service and installation of new furnaces, heat pumps, central air.

Geothermal water furnace comfort systems. Electrical contractor: #DONKRE1983KA. See ad on page 11.

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Hospitals ___________________________ North Valley Hospital ...............509-486-2151 203 S. Western Ave., Tonasket 98855 web site .......................www.nvhhospital.org 24/7 emergency care, highly trained ER physicians, imaging center, labor and delivery suites, general surgery, visiting specialists. See ad on page 21.

Three Rivers Hospital................509-689-2517 507 Hospital Way, Brewster 98812 e-mail ..........................rmeadows@oddh.org Web site ..................................www.oddh.org fax............................................509-689-2086 24-hour emergency services, cardio rehab, baby friendly delivery, general surgery, laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, sleep medicine, Advantage Durable medical equipment. See ad on page 6.

Hotels/Motels ____________________________ Camaray Motel..........................509-476-3685 1320 Main St., Oroville 98844 Web site...................www.orovillemotel.com Outdoor pool, large rooms, wireless Internet, microwave, refrigerator, cable TV with HBO, STARZ, and ENCORE. Guest computer with printer. Smoking and nonsmoking.

Motel Nicholas ...........................509-826-4611 527 E. Grape St., Omak 98841 fax............................................509-826-5668 Web site ..................www.motelnicholas.com High speed Internet, HBO/cable TV, microwave, refrigerator, in-house coffee, alarm clock. Located midway between Hwy. 97 and downtown Omak. Clean, quiet, and affordable with easy access. See ad on page 22.

Omak Inn ....................................509-826-3822 912 Koala Drive, Omak 98841 toll-free .................................1-800-204-4800 Web site ......................www.omakinnwa.com Omak’s finest locally owned and operated motel featuring free Continental breakfast, indoor spa/pool, mini-suites with microwaves and refrigerators, WiFi and a business center. Handicap accessible. On Hwy. 97. See ad on page 24.

Stampede Motel ..........................509-826-1161 215 4th Ave. West, Omak 98841 One and two bedroom air conditioned kitchenettes, free wireless Internet, Starz, Encore and DirectTV with free HBO. Phones in rooms. Dogs allowed on approval. See ad on page 12.

Winthrop Inn...............................509-996-2217 960 Hwy. 20, Winthrop 98862 toll-free .................................1-800-444-1972 email ......................wininn@winthropinn.com Web site ......................www.winthropinn.com fax............................................509-996-3923 AAA approved, on the Methow River,

microwaves, refrigerators, phones, smoke free, wireless Internet access, pool, spa, morning coffee bar, guest computer available. Walk to town. See ad on page 59.

Housing/Housing Authority ___________________________ Housing Authority of Okanogan County...... ...............................................509-422-3721 e-mail ......claudia_ocha@communitynet.org 110 Oak Street, Okanogan 98840 Provides affordable apartments throughout Okanogan County, as well as tenant based rental assistance with HUD Section 8 and TBRA vouchers.

Insulation ___________________________ All Valley Insulation, LLC.........509-997-9418 P.O. Box 1000, Twisp, 98856 fax...........................................509-997-0137 e-mail ......................avl52758@hotmail.com Installed fiberglass insulation, blown and batt. Garage doors and openers. Free estimates. Lic. no.: ALLVAV1945DC. See ad on page 59.

Insurance ___________________________ Carlton Financial ......................509-826-6045 toll-free................................1-800-700-6045 e-mail ............ddcarlton@ft.newyorklife.com Web site.............denniscarltonfinancial.com Long term care, mutual funds and tax deferred annuities, life insurance, disability, individual and group medical insurance programs available.

Investments ___________________________ Carlton Financial ......................509-826-6045 toll-free................................1-800-700-6045 e-mail ............ddcarlton@ft.newyorklife.com Web site.............denniscarltonfinancial.com Long term care, mutual funds and tax deferred annuities, life insurance, disability, individual and group medical insurance programs available.

Irrigation ___________________________ Nulton Irrigation, Inc. ...............509-476-2937 1513 Main St., Oroville 98844 email..........................juanita@nultonirr.com Web site....................................nultmirr.com fax ..........................................509-476-2475 toll-free................................1-800-533-6899 Complete irrigation for orchard, farm, ranch, vineyard or home. Since 1972.

Janitorial Service/ Building Maintenance ____________________________ WDB Janitorial ...........................509-826-3407 PO Box 176, Omak 98841 fax............................................509-846-0381 “We do better.” Janitorial building maintenance. 31 years serving all of your janitorial needs. See ad on page 32.

Lawn and Garden ____________________________ Covey’s .......................................509-826-2321 560 Riverside Drive, Omak 98841 New and used equipment, sales and repair.

Authorized dealer of Troy Bilt®, STIHL, Briggs and Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, trimmers, mowers, lawn tractors, chainsaws.

See ad on page 11.

Lodges ____________________________ Deer Haven Lodges ...................509-826-0108 177 B Ave., Conconully 98819 toll-free .................................1-888-805-3337 e-mail .......................jplemaster@hughes.net Web site .....................www.2deerhaven.com New upscale luxury lodging, two and three bedroom lodges, high speed Internet. See ad on page 17.

Gibson’s North Fork Lodge ........................... ............................................1-800-555-1690 100 West Boone, Conconully 98819 Web site ............gibsonsnorthforklodge.com Your destination no matter your recreation.

Our cabins are newer, larger and contain complete facilities. Enjoy a four season wonderland! See ad on page 5.

Mini Storage ____________________________ Hilltop Mini Storage ...................509-826-3933 13 Hendrick Road, Omak 98841 Okanogan’s and Omak’s most reasonable storage. Also RV storage. Call 509-8263933.

Museums & Gift Shops ____________________________ Molson Museum.........................509-485-3292 15 miles east of Oroville, Molson Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Museum located in a 3-story brick schoolhouse built in 1914. Old Molson boasts turn-of-the-century buildings and farm equipment complete with relics.

Open April-November.

Okanogan Borderlands Historical Society ................................................509-476-2739 1210 Ironwood, Oroville 98844 e-mail ..............info@borderlandshistory.com Web site ...................borderlandshistory.com Annual May Day Celebration, May 14; Heritage and Airport Days, July 22-23. Now hosting the Oroville Visitor Information Center. See ad on page 10.

Okanogan County Historical Museum ........... ................................................509-422-4272 1410 2nd Ave. N., Okanogan 98840 e-mail ..............................ochs@ncidata.com Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Self-guided tours detailing the county’s history including oldfashioned “Main Street” display, apple history, farm implements, settler’s cabin and Okanogan Fire Hall Museum. See ad on page 32.

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Newspapers ____________________________ The Chronicle .............................509-826-1110 618 Okoma Drive, Omak 98841 toll-free .................................1-800-572-3446 fax............................................509-826-5819 e-mail ..............chronicl@omakchronicle.com Web site .................www.omakchronicle.com The area’s largest weekly newspaper delivers the most complete coverage of news, events, sports, features and advertising for Okanogan Country. E-Edition available also. See ad on pages 58, 71.

Nursing Homes ____________________________ Harmony House Health Care Center ............. .................................................509-689-2456 PO Box 829, River Plaza, Brewster 98812 fax ............................................509-689-3350 Web site ....................harmonyhousehcc.com 54-bed skilled nursing facility offering physical, occupational and speech therapy with licensed therapist. Audiology and podiatry services, skilled nursing care and respite care.

Optical Shop ____________________________ Optical Outfitters .......................509-826-7919 916 Koala Drive, Omak 98841 fax............................................509-826-7916 Offering over 600 styles of frames, contacts and glasses repairs. Licensed Optician John Bratlie at your service. See ad on page 42.

Optometry ___________________________ Omak Clinic ..............................509-826-1800 916 Koala Drive, Omak 98841 e-mail ..............................info@wvclinic.com Web site ......................www.wvmedical.com Full service optometry department, Ugo Bartell, O.D., offering all types of vision care and eye exams. Optical shop. See ad on page 45.

Pawn Shop and Gun ___________________________ Neal’s Gun and Pawn, LLC ......509-422-4123 105 W. Oak Street, Okanogan 98840 Money to loan, buy, sell, and trade. Jewelry and firearms at Neal’s Gun and Pawn, LLC, downtown Okanogan. 509-422-4123. See ad on page 44.

Pest Control ___________________________ Loomis Ag Service...................509-223-3823 Noxious weed control, ground sterilization.

Servicing Okanogan County.

509-223-3823.

Pharmacy ___________________________ Brewster Drug...........................509-689-2421 811 Hwy. 97, Brewster 98812 Full service pharmacy, True Value hardware store. We carry unique gift ideas,

toys and games. See ad on page 33.

Gross Drug................................509-686-5191 2525 Foster Creek Ave., Bridgeport 98813 toll free ..................1-800-554-DRUG (3784) Open 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Full service pharmacy, liquor store, gifts, helium balloons, toys and games, magazines and books. See ad on page 49.

Physical Therapy/Therapists ____________________________ North Valley Health & Rehab .........................

1417 Main St., Oroville 98844...................... ...............................................509-476-4050 203 S. Western Ave., Tonasket 98855 ......... ...............................................509-486-2784 Our therapists treat a variety of orthopedic, neurological, work-related and sports injuries. Serving two locations. See ad on page 21.

Physicians and Surgeons ____________________________ Omak Clinic ..............................509-826-1800 916 Koala Drive, Omak 98841 e-mail ..............................info@wvclinic.com Web site ......................www.wvmedical.com Individual and family board certified physicians, 24-hour emergency care, obstetrics, gynecology, allergy evaluations and treatment. See ad on page 45.

Pizza ___________________________ Papa Murphy’s Pizza ................509-826-0246 705 Omache Ave., Omache Shopping Center, Omak 98841 “Fresh, hot, delicious! When it comes to fresh, seeing is believing.” Take them home or take them camping. See ad on page 9.

Plumbing ___________________________ Levine Plumbing.......................509-826-0660 ...............................................509-486-2446 toll-free...................................888-381-6171 Web site .................www.levineplumbing.biz 24-hour emergency service. Residential and commercial service and repair. Drain cleaning. Water heater service and replacement. Complete bathroom remodels. See ad on page 7.

Pete Peterson Plumbing, Inc...509-422-5035 869 S. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840 Commercial and residential. New construction, remodel, power drain and sewer cleaning, scope and locate sewer lines, plumbing repairs and backflow testing. Here for all your plumbing needs.

Printing ___________________________ Havillah Road Printing.............509-826-5154 23 E. Apple Ave., Omak 98841 fax ..........................................509-826-6008 e-mail .......................print@hrprintshop.com Web site....................www.havillahroad.com Printing, graphic design, copy, fax, notary, large format scanning, business cards,

blueprint copies, mail box rentals and stationery, shipping and office supplies.

See ad on page 22.

Public Building to Rent ___________________________ Community Cultural Center of Tonasket ...... ...............................................509-486-1328 411 Western Ave., Tonasket 98855 e-mail .....info@communityculturalcenter.org Web site..www.communityculturalcenter.org • Parties • Meetings • Health Dept.

Certified Kitchen • For Private or Commercial Endeavors • Very Reasonable Rates

Public Health ___________________________ Okanogan County Public Health .................... ................................................509-422-7140 1234 S. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840 fax............................................509-422-7142 Web site .......www.okanogancounty.org/ochd Working for the health of the people in Okanogan County. Visit our web site site at www.okanogancounty.org/ochd See ad on page 15.

Pumps ___________________________ Cook’s Cutting Edge, Inc.........509-486-4320 950 Hwy. 7 N., Tonasket 98855 Pump installation and repair, domestic hookups and lawn sprinkler systems. Lic.: COOKSCE044PS.

Quilting Supplies ___________________________ Needlelyn Time .........................509-826-1198 9 North Main, Omak 98841 fax ..........................................509-826-6377 e-mail .....................lyn@needlelyntime.com Web site.................www.needlelyntime.com Needlelyn Time is the Okanogan Valley’s best source for top quality quilting supplies and Pfaff sewing machines and sergers.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All advertisements for the sale, rental, financing, appraisal, and insurance of residential properties is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which generally makes it unlawful to make or publish any advertisement that indicates any preference, limitation, discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or family status. This newspaper will not accept any advertising for the sale, rental, financing, appraisal, or insurance of residential properties that include any unlawful preference, limitations or discriminations. This notice applies to all real estate advertising in this publication.

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Remax Welcome Home ............509-826-5555 215 N. Main St., Omak 98841 fax ..........................................509-826-6156 Web site ...........................www.Remax.com See all area multiple listings from our Web site, www.Remax.com. The LEADER in real estate sales in Okanogan County. See ad on page 48.

Recreation ___________________________ Loup Loup Ski Bowl.................509-557-3401 Loup Loup Pass, Hwy. 20. Forest Service Road 4200 100.

Rentals...................................509-557-3406 toll-free................................1-866-699-5334 e-mail ..........................info@skitheloup.com Web site.......................www.skitheloup.com 1,240 feet of vertical family fun. December through March, Wednesdays, weekends and holidays. Quad chair lift and two surface lifts. See ad on page 29.

Rental Properties ___________________________ Glenwood Mobile Home Park..425-501-3955 401A Glenwood Ave., Riverside 98849 P.O. Box 1811, Duvall, WA 98019 fax ..........................................425-491-7349 e-mail .............hollidayproperties@msn.com Affordable quality living in beautiful Riverside. Clean, quiet, well maintained.

Small pets okay. Two and three bedroom homes are available. See ad on page 23.

Resorts ___________________________ Bonaparte Lake Resort............509-486-2828 615 Bonaparte Lake Rd., Tonasket 98855 e-mail .................shhfuhrman@ncidata.com Web site.......www.bonapartelakeresort.com Bonaparte Lake Resort is recently under new ownership. Look for improvements and additional services. Come pay us a visit!!

See ad on page 28.

Liars Cove .................................509-826-1288 1835A Conconully Hwy., Conconully 98819 e-mail ...............liarscoveresort@yahoo.com Web site ........................liarscoveresort.com All units are non-smoking, have TV and WiFi and are completely furnished with linens, dishes and utensils. See ad on page 40.

Spectacle Lake Resort.............509-223-3433 10 McCammon Road, Tonasket 98855 e-mail .................spectaclelake@okcom.org Web site........www.spectaclelakeresort.com Motel and camping. Boat rentals. Store, recreation hall, play areas, swimming pool, fishing and hunting.

Restaurants ___________________________ The Corner Bistro.....................509-826-4188 19 E. Apple Ave., Omak 98841 e-mail........thecornerbistro@qwestoffice.net

Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Local wines and coffee. Great dinner selections. Best breakfast in town.

Farm to table fresh. See ad on page 15.

KFC/Taco Bell ...........................509-826-4414 620 Omache Drive, Omak 98841 Think outside the bun. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, gift cards, and diet menu. Check store for hours.

Magoo’s Restaurant .................509-826-2325 24 N. Main Street, Omak 98841 Family fun place to eat! Breakfast served all day. Open daily 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Banquets available.

Omak Bar & Grill ......................509-826-1401 15 N. Main St., Omak 98841 Restaurant and lounge open 7 days a week. Friday and Saturday dining till 8 p.m. in a clean and family friendly environment.

Twisp River Pub .......................509-997-6822 201 Hwy. 20, Twisp 98856 toll-free................................1-888-220-3360 Web site..................www.twispriverpub.com Fine food in a casual family atmosphere.

Beer brewed in-house, free wireless Internet. TV for sporting events and live music on weekends. Open from 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Wednesday-Sunday (winter). Every day (summer). See ad on page 59.

Wauconda Cafe ........................509-486-4044 2360 Hwy. 20, Wauconda 98859 We carry handmade items made in Wauconda. Hiking, fishing, camping is available at Wauconda RV just across the way, full hook ups or stay at the Diamond Belle located 4 miles away. See ad on page 5.

Saw Sales and Service ___________________________ Covey’s ......................................509-826-2321 560 Riverside Drive, Omak 98841 Troy Bilt®, STIHL, Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Tecumseh®, trimmers, mowers, lawn and garden tractors, chainsaws. See ad on page 11.

Xtreme Power Sports ...............509-826-5771 1930 N. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840 Web site ..www.shopxtremepowersports.net Authorized dealer of Husqvarna lawn and garden equipment and we service what we sell.

Senior Services ___________________________ Aging and Adult Care ..............509-826-7452 739 Haussler Road #B, Omak 98841 Web site .......................................aaccw.org Family caregiver programs including respite, equipment, referrals and support groups; home delivered meals, chores and personal care. Learn more at aaccw.org.

See ad on page 27.

Sewing Machines ___________________________ Needlelyn Time .........................509-826-1198 9 North Main, Omak 98841 fax ..........................................509-826-6377 e-mail .....................lyn@needlelyntime.com Web site.................www.needlelyntime.com Authorized PFAFF sewing machine dealer.

Service and repair.

Shipping ___________________________ Havillah Road Printing.............509-826-5154 23 E. Apple Ave., Omak 98841 fax ..........................................509-826-6008 e-mail .......................print@hrprintshop.com Web site....................www.havillahroad.com The Parcel Post Shipping Center is conveniently located inside Havillah Road Printing. We ship via UPS, FedEx and can arrange freight pickup. Custom packing services. Fully stocked shipping center for all your shipping needs! See ad on page 22.

Solar Power ___________________________ Independence Power, LLC.......509-846-6855 371 Cayuse Mt. Road, Tonasket 98855 e-mail...........info@independencepower.biz Web site.....www.IndependencePower.com Affordable solar power is here! Solar and wind products, deep cycle batteries, design and consulting. Independence Power, LLC. See ad on page 14.

Sporting Goods ___________________________ Coulee Playland Resort ...........509-633-2671 401 Coulee Blvd. E., Electric City 99123 fax ..........................................509-633-2133 e-mail................office@couleeplayland.com Web site........................couleeplayland.com Fishing tackle for Banks Lake, Lake Roosevelt, Rufus Woods. State and Colville Tribal licenses, marine supplies, apparel.

Open 7 days a week. See ad on page 16.

Take and Bake ___________________________ Papa Murphy’s Pizza ................509-826-0246 705 Omache Ave., Omache Shopping Center, Omak 98841 “Fresh, hot, delicious! When it comes to fresh, seeing is believing.” Take them home or take them camping. See ad on page 9.

Theatre ___________________________ Merc Playhouse ........................509-997-7529 101 South Glover St., Twisp 98856 e-mail....................info@mercplayhouse.org Web site ................www.mercplayhouse.org Check our Web site for what’s playing and buy your tickets online or e-mail info@mercplayhouse.org. See ad on page 59.

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Tires ___________________________ Les Schwab Tires .....................509-826-0057 712 Okoma Drive, Omak 98841 Brewster.................................509-689-3215 Twisp ......................................509-997-2026 Oroville...................................509-476-3902 Grand Coulee ........................509-663-3090 Republic .................................509-775-3355 Make Les Schwab your one-stop spot for tires and brakes. We also do alignments and have a complete selection of batteries and wheels. “If we can’t guarantee it, we won’t sell it.” See ad on page 34.

Okanogan Tire Factory, Inc. ....509-422-3140 1622 2nd Ave. N., Okanogan 98840 e-mail ..............oktire75@communitynet.org Always the right tire at the right price.

Automotive and farm service, batteries, starters, alternators. REFLEX sprayed on truck liners. See ad on back page.

Title Insurance ___________________________ Baines Title & Escrow ..............509-422-3420 105 N. 2nd Ave., Okanogan 98840 toll-free................................1-800-564-3420 fax ..........................................509-422-2284 email...........lauramoomaw@bainestitle.com Web site.......................www.bainestitle.com Serving Okanogan County for over 100 years with excellent and reliable service for title insurance, escrow closings and contract servicing. See ad on page 21.

Inland Professional Title, LLC ......................... ................................................509-422-3490 715 Okoma Drive/P.O. Box 2118, Omak 98841 fax............................................509-826-3820 toll-free .................................1-877-542-8747 Inland Professional Title, LLC ......................... ................................................509-996-8261 1112 Hwy. 20/P.O. Box 339, Winthrop 98862 fax............................................509-996-2386 toll-free .................................1-866-204-3696 Title insurance and escrow service with the

most knowledgeable experience in the county.

Tobacco ___________________________

24 hours a day. Serving all of Okanogan County and the surrounding area. Denise S. Krytenberg, D.V.M. Kelly J. Schmidtbauer, D.V.M. See ad on page 42.

J&J Smoke Shop......................509-422-4482 1/4 mi. S. of Okanogan Inn on Hwy. 97, Okanogan 98840 Discount tobacco products, Cowgirl Couture custom-made jewelry, hats and purses, Native American gift items. Custom orders welcome.

Animal Hospital of Omak ........509-826-5070 132 Columbia St., Omak 98841 Providing both large and small animal medical, dental and surgical services.

Come in and visit us. See ad on page 16.

Tourist Information ___________________________

Loomis Ag Service..................509-223-3823 Noxious weed control, ground sterilization.

Servicing Okanogan County, 509-223-3823.

Omak Visitor Center.................509-826-4218 401 Omak Ave., Omak 98841 toll-free................................1-800-225-6625 fax ..........................................509-826-6201 e-mail .............omakvic@northcascades.net Open year around. Statewide and British Columbia travel information. Internet and e-mail services available during your visit.

Gift items from our country store. See ad on page 35.

Vacation Rentals ___________________________ Okanogan River Guest House....................... ...............................................509-322-5926 P.O. Box 3861, Omak 98841 e-mail ........................................................... .........okanoganriverguestranch@gmail.com Web site ......okanoganriverguesthouse.com Five bedroom vacation home rental that sits on the bank of the Okanogan River, Omak, Wash., sleeps 8 comfortably. Great views of the river, very private and peaceful. Perfect for fishermen, hunters, snowmobilers, retreats or families looking to get away from it all. Beautiful spot for a wedding or family reunion. See ad on page 13.

Veterinary Clinic ___________________________ Alpine Veterinary Clinic ...........509-826-5882 741 Riverside Drive, Omak 98841 fax ..........................................509-826-2931 For all your veterinary needs and for your emergency needs, we have a doctor on call

Weed Control ___________________________

Welding ___________________________ Diebel’s Welding .......................509-826-4426 2254 Elmway, Okanogan 98840 Locally owned and operated. You can count of Diebel’s to provide professional welding services. See ad on page 19.

Windows ___________________________ D&R Glass Works, LLC ............509-826-1728 513 Okoma Drive, Omak 98841 Home/commercial windows, auto glass, and doors. Garage doors and openers, custom shower door and enclosures, deck railing, skylights, mirrors, fireplace glass and more. See ad on page 12.

Winery ___________________________ Esther Bricques Winery and Vineyard, LLC ...............................................509-476-2861 38 Swanson Mill Road, Oroville 98844 fax ..........................................509-476-2861 e-mail...............estherbricques@nvinet.com Web site ...............www.estherbricques.com Featuring wines produced from local grapes grown in the Northern Okanogan Valley. Call for tasting appointments.

509-476-2861. See ad on page 39.

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Index of Advertisers Aging & Adult Care................................27, All Valley Insulation, LLC .................59, 67, Alpine Veterinary Clinic..........................42, Anderson's Grocery...............................34, Animal Hospital of Omak.......................16, Armada Corp. ........................................30,

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Baines Title & Escrow............................21, 71 Beyer's Centerplace Market ..................25, 67 Bob Raymer Machine Works.................25, 64 Bob's Alignment...........................................64 Bonaparte Lake Resort .........................28, 70 Brewster Chamber.................................50, 51 Brewster Drug........................................33, 69 Brewster Marketplace............................46, 67 Brewster Medical Office ........................23, 65 Camaray Motel ............................................68 Caring Dental Center.............................20, 66 Carlton Financial..........................................68 Chronicle, The ...........................58, 64, 68, 71 City of Okanogan...................................43, 65 City of Omak..........................................47, 65 City of Pateros .......................................41, 65 Community Cultural Center of Tonasket .......... ...............................................................64, 69 Conconully Chamber .............................52, 53 Conconully United United Methodist ...........36 Cook’s Cutting Edge, Inc. ............................69 Corner Bistro, The .................................15, 70 Corner Shelf ................................................65 Coulee Playland Resort.........................16, 70 Covey's ............................................11, 68, 70 D&D Auto Body, Inc. ....................................64 D&R Glass Works, LLC .........................12, 71 Damskov Auto Sales ...............................7, 64 Dave’s Radiator Service ........................20, 64 Deer Haven Lodges...............................17, 68 Delap Orchards .....................................33, 67 Diebel's Welding ....................................19, 71 Discount Glass/Rosser’s Construction ..17, 64 Don Kruse Electric, Inc....................11, 66, 67 Eckankar......................................................37 Esther Bricques Winery & Vineyards ....39, 71 Family Health Centers .................................65 First Presbyterian Church of Omak .............37 Flying B..................................................40, 66 Gary Bramer DDS .......................................66 Gene's Harvest Foods.....................18, 66, 67 Gibson's Northfork Lodge........................5, 68 Glenwood Mobile Home Park................23, 70 Grandma's Attic ...........................................67 Gross Drug ............................................49, 69 Hank's Market........................................59, 67

Harmony House Health Care Center ..........69 Harmony House Interiors ......................59, 67 Havillah Road Printing.....................22, 69, 70 Hidden Treasures...................................64, 65 Hilltop Mini Storage .....................................68 Housing Authority of Okanogan County .......... ...............................................................64, 68 Ideal Auto Credit, Inc.............................48, Independence Power, LLC ....................14, Inland Hearing Aids, Inc. .......................24, Inland Professional Title ........................66,

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J&J Smokeshop...........................................71 Joe's Automotive Repair..............................65 K Diamond K .........................................26, 67 KFC/Taco Bell..............................................70 Les Schwab Tires .................................34, Levine Plumbing ......................................7, Liar's Cove.............................................40, Loomis Ag Service ................................69, Loup Loup Ski Bowl...............................29,

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Magoo's Restaurant.....................................70 Main Street Market ......................................67 Martin's Muffler ......................................13, 65 Merc Playhouse, The.............................59, 70 Merlin Ekvall DDS MS ...........................19, 66 Molson Museum ..........................................68 Motel Nicholas .......................................22, 68 Motion Auto Supply ...............................27, 65 NCNB ....................................................14, 65 Neal's Gun & Pawn, LLC.......................44, 69 Needlelyn Time......................................69, 70 Nespelem Valley Electric .......................10, 66 New Hope Chapel .......................................37 North Valley Assisted Living ..................21, 64 North Valley Extended Care ..................21, 67 North Valley Family Medicine & Anti-Coagulation Clinic......................45, 65 North Valley Health & Rehab.................21, 69 North Valley Hospital .......................21, 64, 68 Northwestern Trailways................................65 Nulton Irrigation ...........................................68 OK Chevrolet .........................................26, 64 Okanogan Tire Factory.............back cover, 71 Okanogan Borderlands Historical Society....... ...........................................................10, 68 Okanogan Chamber ..............................54, 55 Okanogan Church of Christ.........................37 Okanogan Co Public Health ..................15, 69 Okanogan Co PUD ........inside front cover, 66 Okanogan Conservation District.............30,66 Okanogan County Historical Museum...32, 68 Okanogan Properties, LLC....................44, 69

Okanogan River Guest House ..............13, 71 Okanogan Valley Alliance ............................37 Okanogan Valley Farmers Market .........38, 67 Okanogan Valley Pet Resort .................28, 66 Omak ACE Hardware ..................................67 Omak Bar & Grill .........................................70 Omak Chamber ......................................56-58 Omak Clinic ...............................45, 65, 66, 69 Omak Feed & Supply ............................38, 67 Omak Inn ...............................................24, 68 Omak Seventh Day Adventist......................36 Omak United Methodist ...............................36 Omak Visitor Center ..............................35, 71 Optical Outfitters....................................42, 69 Oroville Chamber...................................60, 61 Oroville Family Medical Clinic................21, 65 Our Savior Lutheran ....................................36 Papa Murphy's Pizza.........................9, 69, 70 Pete Peterson Plumbing, Inc. ......................69 Rawson's........................inside back cover, 65 Remax ...................................................48, 70 Rio Auto Supply...........................................65 Riverside Lighthouse Assembly of God ......37 Roadwise, Inc. .......................................31, 66 Scott Bessire, CPA ..................................9, 64 Sears .....................................................29, 64 Shaw's Fruit & Produce ...........................5, 67 Skirko Business Services ............................64 Smith & Derting, LLC ..................................64 Spectacle Lake Resort ................................70 St Anne's Episcopal.....................................36 St. Mary's Mission/St. Joseph’s ...................37 Stampede Motel ....................................12, 68 Stotts Construction ................................46, 66 Support Center, The ....................................66 Three Rivers Hospital ..............................6, 68 Tonasket Chamber ................................62, 63 Tonasket Community United Church of Christ .......................................................36 Tonasket Family & VA Clinic ............21, 45, 65 Tonasket Natural Foods Co-Op .............49, 67 Top Notch Auto ............................................65 Twisp Chevron/Sub Shop ......................59, 66 Twisp River Pub...............................59, 65, 70 Wauconda Cafe .......................................5, 70 WDB Janitorial.......................................32, 68 Webster's Furniture ...............................64, 67 Welcome Home Villa ...................................64 Wenatchee Valley College.....................39, 66 Winthrop Inn ..........................................59, 68 World of Gaia...............................................67 Xtreme Power Sports ............................64, 70

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