Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune, August 09, 2012

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Agent in Charge Richard Graham retires from U.S. Border Patrol

Olson envisions improvements to Bonaparte Creek Trying to make the connection with the Town of Tonasket

Photo by Gary DeVon

Richard Graham, Agent in Charge for the U.S. Border Patrol’s station in Oroville, is retiring after nearly 15 years serving in Oroville. When he first came here he had only seven agents counting himself, now there are upwards of 50, although he won’t say exactly how many. His last day was Tuesday, July 31, 2012.

BY GARY A. DEVON MANAGING EDITOR

OROVILLE – Richard “Dick” Graham, Agent in Charge at the Oroville Station of the U.S. Border Patrol for the past 15 years is hanging up his spurs and riding off into the sunset.

Graham’s last day with the USBP was Tuesday, July 31, 2012 and coincidentally that was his daughter Emily’s first day patrolling solo for the agency on the U.S.-Mexican border, according to Graham.

Graham, who came to Oroville as Agent in Charge after teaching at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy, said when he first got here there were only seven agents, including himself.

“I can’t tell you the exact number only that there are upwards of 50 now,” said Graham.

He started his career with the Border Patrol in September of 1984 in El Centro, Calif., not far from where he spent his summers as a kid. It was during those summers he got to know the Border patrol and said that’s he met some of the toughest guys he’s ever

known. After serving in the military Graham said that the Border Patrol was tailor made for him. Following the Border Patrol Academy, Graham worked there as an instructor teaching law, firearms and driver’s training. He helped to open the new academy in South Carolina.

While serving his last day at Oroville a call came in from Chief Robert Harris thanking him for his service and sharing some memories of the times they rode out together on horseback along the northern border.

“For him to call me and to tell me how much of an impact I’ve had on his life when he is someone I really look up to is very special... he’s a great leader,” said an emotional Graham.

During his time in Oroville Graham says he and his agents have really been able to hinder traffic along this section of the northern border. He also credits the ties that the Oroville Station has made to the community.

“The community liaison has been why we have been so successful. When I got here the community relations were not very good. I’ve worked on improving them since day one,” he said.

Those relations include several successful Citizen’s Academies and the U.S. Border Patrol Explorer Scouts.

In addition to working with the community, he said working so well with the other law enforcement agencies is another big reason for their success. Graham says the local station has strong ties with the local police department, sheriff ’s office, Port of Entry, US Forest Service and RCMP. “We work so well together no wonder we’re successful,” he said. “And we go to the local police calls because it’s the right thing to do. We also take our boat to the boat races. If we make one or two friends that helps us too.”

Graham said about 170 people attended his retirement party at the home of John and Deloris Shaw. The Shaws have been helpful with the agencies horse program and are good friends of Graham and his wife Becki.

He grew up in the Spokane area and he and his wife have bought 30 acres

by Medical Lake, between Reardan and Fairchild. He says he will be driving a wheat truck in the near future.

“I wanted to get that off my bucket list,” he said.

sients,” Olson said of the possible pocket park location, which was empty and clean on this day. “But in talking to the transients, they don’t want to be anywhere near where people are walking. They want to be as far away

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Creating a safe crossing over the TONASKET - It’s not a plan, or a railroad tracks is one issue that would proposal, or anything solid at this need to be worked out. point.

“We don’t think we can go under But Tonasket City Councilman Scott it,” Olson said. “The sight lines are Olson hopes that adding walkable, as good as they are anywhere. That’ll accessible green space to the city is be an issue the lawyers have to work more than just a dream. out.”

Olson looks at the area along Beyond the tracks are the old fruit Bonaparte Creek - sometimes over- packing warehouses, the southerngrown and often occupied by tran- most of which faces the creek. sients — and sees a walking path, “There’s lots of potential here,” pocket park, safe transit for kids and Olson said. “There’s trees, there’s walls an attractive walkabout for visitors. (on the warehouse) for murals. I think During a walk through the pro- we could put basketball courts here. posed loop last month — starting And we’re still not far at all from and finishing where the creek crosses where we parked in town.”

US-97 between the U.S. Armed Forces The path opens up into the open Legacy Project and Shannon’s Deli space leading into Chief Tonasket — Olson talked about his vision of Park. Olson said that a safe walkway connecting the downtown area to the could be created using row hedges that Chief Tonasket Park. were thin enough for Currently, even sightlines but tall “Creating a safe cross- good getting to the park enough to define the is tricky for visitors ing over the railroad walking path. or newcomers. For tracks is one issue that Currently, anyone that matter, it’s easy walking to the soccer to miss altogether. would need to be or baseball fields at Olson wants that the park has to come worked out.” to change for residown Fourth Avenue Scott Olson dents and visitors and onto Railroad alike.

Avenue, through the “The problem row of empty warehouses, sharing the right now is there’s no connector road with traffic. (from town to the park),” Olson said.

“To me it’s not a great option for “That’s why we need to do something kids right now,” Olson said. “First you with that section of Bonaparte Creek. have the frantic parent bringing a kid If we can get that RVer to park, pick up 10 minutes late to a game, and you’ve a sandwich at Shannon’s or Whistler’s, got kids walking through here. The they may end up taking a stroll after signage is bad, so they don’t know lunch down to the park and river and where to go. end up staying in town for dinner.

“If you have the kids come down “Right now they can’t really do the path, and then the row hedges, that.” you know which way to turn because Olson would like to see one or two you’re just following the green path (of foot bridges crossing Bonaparte Creek hedges). The kids are separated from to provide easier access to the Legacy the traffic. There will be sightlines, Memorial. A path long the creek but they will obviously not be walking would lead to a “pocket park” at the on the road.” end of Western Avenue, then proceed The path itself would divert to the past the southernmost warehouse to Okanogan River walking path, which the Chief Tonasket Park parking lot. winds along the shore though trees for “Right now, parents don’t want their the length of the park. kids walking here because of tran- SEE CREEK | PG. A3

Travis Loudon newest member of Oroville School Board Board approves $7.57 million budget

BY GARY A. DEVON MANAGING EDITOR

OROVILLE – Travis Loudon, a 2001 graduate of Oroville High School, was chosen to fill the remaining empty position on the Oroville School Board at the board’s Monday, July 30 meeting.

Loudon was among two people who expressed interest in the Position #4 seat. The position had been held by Christina Rise, who resigned earlier in the year after moving to another area of the district. The board interviewed Loudon and Brian Swensen before making their decision.

Loudon attended Spokane Falls Community College, Heritage and Central Washington University before

getting his teaching degree. He has volunteered at several schools and did his student teaching in a fifth grade classroom setting at Lake Chelan School District. School Director David Nutt made the motion to select Loudon and it was seconded by Director Todd Hill and passed unanimously.

A budget hearing was also part of the school board meeting. The budget sets total revenues at $7,377,905 with $140,400 in the Student Body Fund, $80,050 in Debt Service, $248,650 in Capital Projects and $70,050 in the Transportation Vehicle Fund for the 2012-2013 school year for a total of $7,566,035.

Nutt voted they approve the budget and Hill seconded it and it too was carried.

Under ‘Good News and Announcements’ Superintendent Steve Quick said the district had passed the Washington State Patrol transportation

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inspection. The WSP inspects the district’s school buses and other vehicles.

“Once again the transportation director and the transportation department need to be given a big hand... this is his first year and he is doing a good job,” said Quick.

Quick also said the district received a note from Jessica Russell with North County Community Schools thanking the school and the board and the teachers, especially those teachers that open up their classrooms and teach classes.

There was some discussion about facilities improvements and the various options to be considered. Quick recommended the district repair the elementary school roof next summer and get a non-voter bond to cover the difference between the cost and an Urgent Repair Grant. The board will be holding a special meeting to discuss which option they want to pursue and how to pay for it.

Photo by Gary DeVon

Travis Loudon is given the oath of office as the Oroville School Board’s newest director at the Monday, July 30 meeting.

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Keeping vigil for Jeffkos

Summertime Highland Wonders:

Geology of the Okanogan Highlands tour, Part II Submitted by Julie Ashmore OHA Conservation Coordinator

Emily Plumb/submitted photo

Symarah Plumb holds a pair of candles aloft Friday at a candlelight vigil for Ed and Claire Jeffko.

Okanogan Highlands Alliance (OHA) announces a unique outdoor Highland Wonders event: a tour highlighting the geology of the highlands, expanding on what was shared during last year’s geology tour. On Aug. 18, Geology of the Okanogan Highlands, Part II will be co-led by a pair of speakers who each bring a different emphasis. Ralph Dawes, who has a PhD in Geology and teaches at Wenatchee Valley College, and Stephen Box, a Research Geologist with the US Geological Survey, will share insight based on their experience and training. Participants will learn about rocks and minerals (how to read them to understand the history and present-day geologic activity of the land), and structural geology (the history of faulting and other deformation preserved in the rocks).

“I love learning, teaching, and sharing geological experiences because the planet we live on is, in its own way, a living, breathing entity, with its own distinctive behavior, its own anatomy and physiology,” said Dawes.

The geology tour will explore the effects of a major change in tectonic plate motions that happened within the Pacific Ocean basin about 50 million years ago.

Oroville Chamber taking August off

An estimated 150 friends, family and neighbors surrounded Claire Jeffko in a candlelight vigil in a show of support of the Jeffko family on Friday, Aug. 3. Ed Jeffko, Claire’s husband, hasn’t been heard from since leaving the Tonasket Airport in his single-engine plane on a flight for Sequim the morning July 23, and official searches were called off on Sunday, July 29.

OROVILLE – There will be no meeting of the general membership for the Oroville Chamber in August. There next meeting is scheduled for the new “The Plaza” Restaurant, formerly Yo Yo’s, on Sept. 13 at 1 p.m.

At the September meeting the chamber will have an open forum to discuss what can be done as a chamber to help revitalize downtown Oroville, according to Clyde Andrews, chamber president.

“We currently have many empty and closed businesses on Main Street. Is there some-

“This change led to significant thinning of the continental crust across the Pacific Northwest, and most of the geologic features along the Hwy 20 corridor across the Okanogan Highlands reflect this event,” said Box. He adds that the group will discuss the faults that resulted, as well as the explosive volcanoes that erupted, the metals that were deposited when groundwaters became hot, and the granite that formed from cooled molten rock.

Participants will consider how the rocks of the Okanogan Highlands are a combination of ancient North America, exotic terranes brought in by moving plates, and younger volcanic and sedimentary rocks that feature fossils and gold deposits. The tour will also see the effects of the glaciation of the Highlands, which sculpted the peaks and left boulders from Canada strewn erratically on the landscape. There will be lots of things to look at, think about, and make connections among as the group explores highlands geology and how this geology connects with earth and human history.

The geology event will utilize a school bus to transport the group, in order to include as many people as possible. Participation in the first Geology tour is not required in order to attend this second tour. Although this is a driving tour, there may be some hiking on steep slopes and uneven ter-

Submitted photo

Several people attended last year’s Geology oof the Okanogan Highlands, Part I. Part II features co-speakers Ralph Dawes, professor at Wenatchee Valley College and Stephan Box, a geologist with the U.S.G.S. rain in order to get a closer look at tion that works to educate the certain sites. public on watershed issues. The Due to the nature of the outdoor Highland Wonders educational event, participation is limited, and series features the natural hispriority registration will be offered tory of the Okanogan Highlands for OHA members. A waiting list and surrounding areas. OHA’s is being generated on a first-come, Education Program, which is first-serve basis. To begin or renew offered free of charge, is designed your OHA membership and be to build the capacity of the comfirst in line to register for the sum- munity to steward natural habitats mertime events, please visit www. and resources by helping to develokanoganhighlands.org/support, op an informed and empowered or contact OHA for more infor- population. Donations are always mation. To sign up for this event, welcome. Details are provided on contact OHA. OHA’s website: www.okanoganOHA is a non-profit organiza- highlands.org/education.

NEWS IN BRIEF thing we could or should do as a chamber that might help enliven the downtown, thinking ahead to the summer of 2013,” President Andrews said.

Chris Branch, city planner will be on hand to answer questions from his and the city’s perspective.

At their July meeting, President Andrews demonstrated how to create a rack card to advertise one’s business using Microsoft software, as part of a Microsoft demonstration.

Three chamber members also were drawn from those present and won valuable

Microsoft software including Windows 7 Ultimate and Windows Office Suite. The winners were Howard Zosel of Oroville; Bill Robinson of Osoyoos and Aaron Vinton of Omak.

Veranda Beach plans gala to benefit Oroville school OROVILLE – Veranda Beach Resort is hosting Starry Night Gala on Saturday, Aug. 11 to benefit the Oroville

Elementary School.

Hosted by the Veranda Beach Home Owners Association, the gala begins at 6 p.m. and features an elegant evening of entertainment on the Veranda Beach beachfront under the stars, for dinner and dancing.

There will be live and silent auctions to benefit the school.

Some of the exciting items in the auction, according to the organizers, include: a one week stay in a two bedroom apartment in Paris, France; two airfare tickets anywhere in North America, plus many more items.

Tickets are $80 per person and only a few tickets are remaining. To reserve tickets call Globe at the Beach at (509) 476-0815.

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Sun Mountain Lodge offers culinary apprenticeship

by Sun Mtn. Lodge

WINTRHOP - With the high cost of college these days, many young people are looking for an alternative. Sun Mountain Lodge has developed a program for people interested in the culinary arts to get the equivalent of an AA degree while getting paid.

Not only do you not have to spend the money on cooking school, (a two year AA degree from the Culinary Institute of America costs about $75,000!) you earn money at the same time.

The Sun Mountain Lodge apprenticeship program was started by Executive Chef J. Russell Bradshaw and is sanctioned by the American Culinary Federation and the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. It is the only certified culinary apprenticeship in

the state of Washington. The program is a three year commitment working under a Certified Executive Chef and other welleducated and experienced chefs while taking college credit classes on-line. Students learn through hands-on experience, classroom lectures, demonstrations and field trips. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, students receive nationally recognized credentials and the designation ìCertified Culinarian.î As an example of what the apprentices are involved in, last fall the students visited Thomsenís Custom Meats in Twisp, Washington to break down a pig. They then brought the butchered pig back to the Lodge and proceeded with a charcuterie class. They made saucisson, pancetta, janbon de Paris, coppa, and rilettes. They also made prosciutto, a duck prosciutto, and

Bresaola with some of the local Big Valley Ranch beef. And to accompany the charcuterie plate, a house made mayonnaise and a house made mustard.

Executive Chef J. Russell Bradshaw started this program at Sun Mountain Lodge. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a Certified Executive Chef. He has overseen kitchens all across the United States and all across a broad spectrum of world and regional cuisines. His focus at Sun Mountain Lodge is on the finest and freshest local and Northwest ingredients.

There is currently one apprentice in the Sun Mountain Lodge program overseen by Chef Bradshaw: Dawn Gray of Winthrop, Washington. Dawn, originally from California, has lived in the Methow Valley for 7 years. She had 5 years of experience cooking at Sun Mountain

Lodge prior to joining the apprenticeship program. Now in her final year, she will graduate in May of 2013. Because of her previous experience she will gain the distinction of ìCertified Sous Chefî upon completion of the apprenticeship. She considers the program to be truly ìwonderful, an opportunity of a lifetime.î She has been able to gain the equivalent of an AA degree while still earning a living and providing for her family. And she says ìthe apprenticeship provides so much more than textbook learning.î She is already looking ahead to earning her ìChef de Cuisineî certification, the next step on the culinary ladder.

For more information on the culinary program, please contact our Executive Chef J. Russell Bradshaw at (509) 996-4733 or email him at Bradshaw@sunmountainlodge.com.

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READING IS REWARDING

The HOSTS Program at Oroville Elementary School was fortunate to receive two bikes from the Aurora Masonic Lodge, according to Marlene Barker, HOSTS Program coordinator.

The HOSTS (Help One Student to Succeed) staff used a variety of test scores, and AR criteria to select two winners. Taylor McCoy won for the boys, and Esmerelda Valverde earned the girl’s bike.Tim Boyer, President of the Oroville Chapter, was on hand to award the bikes.

“A huge Thank you to the Masons for their continued support of Oroville Youth!” said Barker.

County Health issues smoke warning with the windows closed. Use the recycle or re-circulate setting on your vehicle’s air conditioner.

During hot weather if you do not have air conditioning then consider visiting a place that does, such as a friend’s house, relative’s house, or a public library. Don’t smoke and try to avoid physical exertion. Lastly, if you experience symptoms of cardiovascular or lung problems contact your health care provider. If you cannot reach your health care provider call 911.

More information is available concerning air quality and current fire conditions at the following websites: Ecology: https://fortress. wa.gov/ecy/enviwa/Default.ltr. aspx Forest Service: http://inciweb. org/ Should you have any questions regarding this matter please contact the Okanogan County Public Health office at (509) 422-7140. Our normal office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

by Dave Hilton Environmental Health Director, Okanogan County Public Health

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In Tonasket city council member Scott Olson’s vision, bridges such as this one on the River Trail

Tonasket city council member Scott Olson (right) envisions a future with a small park, possibly some basketball hoops, murals on the warehouse walls and an improved trail for safe access from town to Chief Tonasket Park, which is beyond the trees at left.

“The river walk is a hidden gem,” Olson said. “A lot of people just come into the big empty parking lot and never see it, but I just know if you create access and signage for the RVers, they’ll be down here.”

Olson also hopes to find a

way to continue the path out the south end of the park perhaps even open part of it up for vehicle access. Right now there is a two-track road that heads back out to the US-97 access road, but it crosses private property.

“If we can work on getting

traffic going out there instead of on Railroad Ave., you’d be able to find the ball fields a lot easier,” Olson said.

“So, you can see if we can make that a walkable circle (back to the Legacy Park), how getting people out and walking, it would change the perception of how beautiful things are really wouldn’t take a lot. The great thing is that it wouldn’t take a whole lot. It’s low infrastructure: doing a land swap here and there, dealing with the railroad, planting some

trees and making that path.”

Olson said that he was ready to share his vision with the conservation district and hoping to find grant money to go toward planning the project.

“I know more people have ideas than I do,” he said. “If we can get together and figure out how we can make things better for everybody, that’s my goal.

I think something like this we could make a reality within about five years. But we need energy and funding to make it happen.”

Fire season heating up, says DNR Outlook for hotter and dryer weather OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced this weekend is going to be very hot and dry in Washington State.

“We need people throughout Washington to be especially cautious when playing or working outdoors this weekend,” said

Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark. “With the hot, dry conditions, our landscape is ripe for wildfire.”

Here are some helpful tips to help keep this a fun and enjoyable weekend: It is illegal to discharge fireworks on DNR-protected and public lands; Never leave a campfire unattended, and be sure it is completely out before leaving the area; Be sure recreational vehicles have operating spark arresters;

and Do not park any vehicles in dry, grassy areas as the heat from exhaust systems can ignite the dry grass.

The first part of August often brings an increase in wildfire outbreaks. Hot and dry conditions on both sides of the Cascades are expected to substantially increase fire risk levels over the weekend.

So far this year, there have been more than 325 wildfires on the 12.7 million acres of public and private

lands DNR protects from wildfire.

In an effort to reduce humancaused wildfires, DNR issued a statewide burn ban on all DNRprotected lands, effective July 1 through Sept. 30, 2012. The ban includes all forestlands in Washington except for federal lands. Campgrounds may have additional burn restrictions in place. Campers should check with their campground host before starting a campfire.

OKANOGAN - As smoke from two fires burning in Chelan and Douglas counties moves over Okanogan County, individuals most sensitive or susceptible to airborne particulates such as infants and young children, the elderly, pregnant women, diabetics or those with pre-existing lung and cardiovascular conditions may be experiencing considerable discomfort.

Occasional periods of poor air quality are expected in Okanogan County this week with smoke-related particulates reaching a level considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.

According to the latest Smoke Management/Weather forecast information available, these periods of poor air quality are expected to occur intermittently through the week.

To alleviate or mitigate some of the smoke’s effects take the following measures: Stay indoors

CCC hosting hiphop/reggae party Valley’s own live hip hop crew, Sunz of Sound.

Also featured will be the reggae/hip hop sounds of the Sick Donkey Crew (Essential I, Jahson Ites & Dj Sticky), the jump up reggae dancehall vibes of Mista Chatman and some special guest performances.

Much fun for all! Don’t miss this. Cost is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for teens, and free for youth 10 and under. Dinner is $7.00.

by Amanda Baker

TONASKET - The good folks behind Baby Luvs Reggae return to the CCC in Tonasket with a special Labor Day weekend event: the All Ages Labor Day Hip Hop and Reggae Party on Saturday, Sept. 1.

While their previous two parties have focused on Reggae music, this one switches things up a bit by adding Hip Hop to the mix courtesy of Methow

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Okanogan Valley Life Three nights of great short films in Oroville

Photos by Gary DeVon

Film fest goers got a family “drive-in” style experience with an outdoor inflatable screen near the pool at Veranda Beach Resort.

then others enjoyed sampling the wines at Esther Bricques, while taking in a little live music and some of the gorgeous outdoor settings of the winery before the films started inside their barrel room,” Klein said.

Tumbleweed also provides an interactive atmosphere for filmgoers, as attendees are asked to give scores to the films they watch. These final tallies we be listed at www.tumbleweedfilmfest.com following the festival’s event in Osoyoos, BC later this month.

“And speaking of fans, as we continue growing this festival in the area, we’re always looking for more people to join us on Facebook, as that’s a great place to check in to learn about upcoming films, meet with filmmakers, view trailers, learn about our venues and sponsors, as well as find out more about this beautiful area,” adds Fine.

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You could lounge by the pool, sit on the upper deck or have something to eat at the Globe Restaurant at Veranda Beach during the film festival. while sampling local wines and vided by the Osoyoos Indian beers,” said Klein.

Band. Each evenings will offer This will be the second year different short films. Tickets are that Tumbleweed brings its festi- $18 and may be purchased at the val up to Osoyoos. door or online.

“Besides sharing films with The Tumbleweed Film our Canadian neighbors, we also Festival is already making plans enjoy getting the word out in for its 2013 festival in both the B.C. about Oroville and Tonasket, Okanogan and the Okanagan helping our sponsors get the areas.

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Seattle filmmakers and Tumbleweed Film Festival co-founders Geoff Klein and Mo Fine assemble the festival’s portable screen for the Alpine showings. the Spanish bureaucracy, which played at Alpine Brewing to the British short featuring Dame Judy Denche in “Friend Request Pending,” which played at Esther Bricques.

“The Tumbleweed film experience is pretty unique and it’s really much more than just the films,” he said.

Families seated themselves in lounge chairs around the pool

Geoff Klein, Mo Fine and Esther Bricques winemakers Steve and Linda Colvin welcome movie-goers to the barrel room which has been converted to a theater for the TwIFF. Oscar for short animation. There were also documentaries like “Aquadettes”, “Honor the Treaties” and Catcam.” There were several comedies like “036,” a farce about

“I think our audiences enjoy the diversity of the film venues as much as they do the short films,” said Klein, adding that the three venues had a nice turnout, with repeat fans and new attendees.

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OROVILLE – The Tumbleweed International Film Festival presented 33 short films over three nights, featuring everything from documentaries, to an Oscar winning animated film.

“It was a nice Olympic showing of short films from around the world including the U.S., Uganda, Iceland, Britain, France, Hong Kong, Canada, India, Puerto Rico, Spain and Australia,” said Geoff Klein, a Seattle filmmaker who co-founded the festival with fellow filmmaker Mo Fine.

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THE TOWN CRIER Film Festival a great experience For those who missed the Tumbleweed International Film Festival this year, you missed out on a great film going experience.

Film festival co-founders Mo Fine and Geoff Klein bring international short films to the area and show them in three great venues. Although some of the films are subtitled in the three years of the festival the foreign offerings are often among the very favorites of viewers. This year was no different with two Spanish films, one on Friday at Alpine Brewery and another on Saturday at Esther Bricques Winery.

In “036,” a young woman deals with the bureaucracy of trying to get paperwork approved. While Spanish bureaucracy is probably greater than even in the U.S., most of us can relate. The atmosphere in the gray, deskfilled government office takes on a Spaghetti Western feel as our heroine comes up with one signed, stamped and photocopied required document after another, until finally the government clerk, who reminds us so much of those officials we’ve met over the years who seem to enjoy cutting us off at the pass, is beaten to the draw every time.

In the end she pulls out a tiny stapler to meet the last petty requirement of stapling two documents together. She clicks the final stamp on the permit herself and the government drone and all his fellow drones appear totally defeated.

Then in “Free Kick” a 60-year-old housewife and Sunday fútbol widow wins a chance to kick a goal at the national match to win a big cash prize.

Out of She doesn’t tell her grouchy, take-her-for-granted My Mind husband, but buys the latest soccer shoes and a Gary A. DeVon ball and goes to a local park to practice. There she meets a similarly aged man who teaches her how to kick.

When the day of the big game comes, we see her approach the ball. She kicks and the film cuts away to her house and her husband looking for her and finding only empty dressers and a shot of the coach’s empty shack. Did she score the goal? They never tell us, but I say “yes.”

The films at Veranda Beach Resort were all family-friendly and were shown on their inflatable outdoor screen in the swimming pool area. Folks could sit and dine at the Globe Restaurant, up on the deck or lounge by the pool while enjoying the short films. It’s a great venue and anyone could attend, whether staying at the resort or not. At Alpine Brewery, an age 21+ venue, you get to enjoy a cold Alpine Beer, one could munch on one of Uli’s Famous Sausages, “The official Wurst of the Fest,” and watch fine films in the brew pub. And at Esther Bricques you could listen to a band outside, sample wine or soft beverages and snacks and then go watch shorts in the cool of their barrel room.

What surprises me is that for an area often starved for entertainment, more people don’t take advantage of the film festival’s offerings. There were fewer at Veranda this year and while last year it was nearly SRO at Esther Bricques, this year the crowd was about half. Alpine, however, had about what the pub could hold in the way of viewers.

Geoff and Mo are my friends and I’m biased, but I think they and their festival need our support if we expect them to keep bringing it here.

They’re not getting rich with this; just the opposite. And, I’ve never heard anyone attending that didn’t have a good time.

These kind of things are what the county needs to bring in tourists who will spend their dollars. My advice to anyone who attends an activity they enjoy is to tell at least two friends, shop at the festival’s sponsors and encourage the volunteers who put out their time and money by becoming a sponsor yourself.

And for those who missed out this year on the TwIFF, there’s still a chance to catch some great short movies in Osoyoos Aug. 16-18. See http:// tumbleweedfilmfest.com/ for more information.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Peddling baloney to voters Dear Editor, After reading Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers expounding on “The America that give me hope” (8-2-12) I read her votes of last week in Congress. The two didn’t quite add up!

At the same time she is trumpeting ‘rugged individualism’ and ‘the embodiment of hard work’ she votes to deny 98 percent of all average Americans a continued tax break while voting to give the richest American millions on top of millions in tax give-a-ways (HB6169).

And many of the tax breaks for the rich come from money speculation and stock trading — hucksters not producing one positive item for our economy or people. Pretty far removed from her fond memories of fruit stands in Kettle Falls.

McMorris Rodgers has every right in the world to peddle her baloney to get re-elected but my question is where is the Okanogan Democratic Party. Why are they not pointing out this distortion of facts?

Okanogan Democrats...are you there....??? ribbit-ribbit-ribbit.....

William F. Johnston Chesaw

Tonasket mayor off base Dear Editor, As Executive Director of Okanogan County Transportation & Nutrition (OCTN), I would like to clarify the inaccurate and irresponsible statements made by Tonasket Mayor Patrick Plumb in the article “Council asked for public transport input” published in the August 2nd issue of the Okanogan Valley GazetteTribune.

Mayor Plumb made egregious accusations against the transportation currently in place in Okanogan County. Not only were his statements against us untruthful, but were harmful to our reputation and were made without thought to checking his facts.

First, we do not, nor have we ever used our buses for ANY political purposes. We sell our old buses to private individuals when they are replaced with new buses. This is done in a closed bid process. All markings are removed from the buses prior to the individual using the bus for private purposes. Once the bus is purchased by private individuals we have no say in what purpose they are used for. I personally investigated his accusation that an OCTN bus was used by the Democratic Party and was fully satisfied that the person who purchased our old bus had removed any OCTN markings prior to its use. I do know that the person in question had run against Mayor Plumb for a political position and that may be why he is spouting these irresponsible accusations.

He goes on to say that “there should be rules against that.” We are very much aware of the rules of our funding and never, ever, use our buses for political purposes. However, I would pose the question why he isn’t aware that there are also rules against making false and defamatory statements against a person or company. These statements would have been bad enough coming from a private individual, but coming from an elected official is totally unacceptable. Those in a position of power should take care in what they say in public meetings and should not use their position of power to pontificate on personal opinions; especially when the opinions are just that, opinions and not fact.

Mayor Plumb also states that he has requested ridership data and we have “not been forthcoming.” That is another false statement. He has never once requested ridership data from OCTN. We are more than happy to provide ridership data whenever requested as we are very proud of the service we provide and the ridership is impressive for a county that has so small a population. In 2011, we provided over 66,768 rides. He goes on to state that “We can’t be doing this

for 20 people” and states there are more important things to fund “than for this current bus for grandma to call up.” Again, he is totally uninformed. Of those 66,768 rides we provided in 2011, 27,091 were senior rides. I am surprised and disillusioned that the Mayor of Tonasket is so willing to throw “grandma” under the bus, so to speak. I wonder what the seniors of Tonasket are thinking right about now.

When I was informed of these statements that he made in a public meeting, I immediately called the City of Tonasket and requested to be placed on the August 14th agenda to officially correct his accusations and to provide him with the data that he never requested.

I invite all citizens of Tonasket to attend the August 14th Council Meeting at 7 p.m., Tonasket City Hall to hear the true facts regarding the current transportation service in Okanogan County.

Leanne Whitener, Executive Director, OCTN

What Oroville Streetscape does Dear Editor, The Oroville Streetscape Committee is celebrating a memorial bench for Margaret Young arranged for by her family.

A plaque commemorating her life was installed on the bench outside of Hometown Pizza this week. It is such a pleasure to celebrate with a family who has chosen a non-profit in their own town for their donation. And this occasion allows me to explain to newcomers what Streetscape is and what we do.

The Streetscape Committee was formed in 1996 by the City of Oroville and the Oroville Chamber of Commerce to encourage business by making Main Street more inviting. We held public meetings for input as to what the community would like to see most in the downtown. The hanging baskets won approval hands down! Gary Eagle designed the wrought iron hangers and Jon Snyman manufactured the huge baskets.

The group then polled the merchants about trees in front of their stores. Each merchant who said yes had his choice from a list of ten trees that research showed would do well on Main Street.

Letters of agreement were signed by 22 merchants. The expense for preparing the four-foot tree well, the tree and the grate was $750 per tree. Memorials were made by many families to fund each tree. Since the city had no money to replace the old light poles, Streetscape volunteers painted the poles a shiny black.

Next came the fire hydrants which were painted shiny red.

We bought concrete planters for the sidewalks and advocated for more garbage cans for the downtown corridor which were built by the city. After many years of saving, the committee accrued enough money in donations to add ten benches to the downtown sidewalks at a cost of $700 each.

Our primary project has always been the beautiful hanging baskets on Main Street. It took 50 volunteers to keep them watered daily throughout each summer until 2011 when we hired Fred Cook to install automatic watering. Fred donated much of his time for this project. We expanded our flower project to include

planting the pots in front of many businesses. Each spring we call a dozen of our very best friends to come help plant and get ready for the many visitors who enjoy May Festival.

To celebrate the City of Oroville’s 100 year birthday, Joan Cool and Hilary Blackler headed up Streetscape’s biggest project, Centennial Park. The Park was completed in time for the Centennial Celebration in August of 2008 and has become the site the of many community affairs including the Arbor Day celebration, the annual Christmas program and even a wedding. We encourage the use of this park for community events.

Members of the Streetscape Committee prune the downtown trees each fall, saving the city funds for this chore. We also keep our downtown flower planters weeded throughout the season. We want to make our town look well cared for and vital.

Our latest project is the construction of Welcome Gate Park.

The new head of the Streetscape Committee, Lynn Chapman, with her husband, Lee, took the project on as if it were their own!

With the help of many committee members and spouses the Park is taking shape and will be an attractive addition to our downtown “streetscape.”

We are asking that you remember your town when making memorial contributions. Please add Oroville Streetscape to your notice in the paper and at your churches with the donation address of P.O Box 299, Oroville, WA. 98844. We will send a note to your contributors and let you know of their donation. When you think of your loved one, just look up and enjoy a lovely hanging basket as a memory of their life.

It is my hope that this has explained the Oroville Streetscape Committee and what we try to do. We welcome new energy and would like to hear from all those interested in helping out. Please call (509) 476-4626 or (509) 4762027.

Barbara Drummond Former Chairperson Oroville Streetscape Committee

Pay your TV ‘Reflector’ dues Dear Editor, The first question that Laurie Morgan asks when I call her about the Reflector is why haven’t you paid your dues? (We had paid, but under the wife’s previous name). $45 a year is a very little to pay for use of your television for a year. It would be better if everyone in the whole county paid into the reflector fund. Of course those of us who use the reflector should pay and many of you do, but a lot of you do not – shame on you! If the reflector folds you probably would not hesitate to shell out moo-la for cable or satellite.

If the reflector has to fold there is no telling how high TV program rates for satellite and cable would go. Besides if everyone paid into the reflector, rates would probably go down to maybe $20 a year. Thus it would really be to every ones benefit. A very small price to pay to keep prices in check.

Right now repairs are being made to storm damaged equipment and new parts are needed.

I am sure that there is a need

to replace antiquated equipment and to get spare parts on hand if only there was enough money in the reflector fund.

John Ferrel Omak Editor’s Note: Not everyone in the valley without cable or a satellite dish can receive their television from the “Reflector.” Those living in the north end of the valley used to receive their over-theair broadcasts from the Oroville Television Association which no longer translates after falling into disrepair and decreasing financial support. Now, with HD Television, it would be even harder to get up and running again. However, in the past, many of the people receiving signals from the Oroville TV Association received bills with their tax statements and if they paid them their money actually went to support the system that did not broadcast in the OTA’s area. Anyway, I hope your system gets the support, it will be sad day if there are no longer options for over-the-air broadcasts. Some in Oroville can receive their signals from Canada (which re-broadcasts some of the Spokane stations) while others have little choice other than satellite/cable TV or viewing on their computers with high speed internet. G.A.D.

Don’t give up on others Dear Editor, Well, here it is August already.

In just a few short weeks I’ll be returning home. I’ll be entering a program that will be the foundation of a great future. I am truly grateful for the opportunity.

So many great things have happened on the journey and I could not tell the stories in one letter to the editor. I will say that I’ve been impacted in a great way.

I think of Paul in the Bible -- he said that he was bold when away yet timid when face to face. I too am a bit timid at times, yet bold when I write. I will miss writing and sharing with the community what God has done for me.

I am fighting the good fight of faith and I hope everyone will do the same. It seems that toward the end the fight we surrender, we give up. I encourage you all not to give up.

Many times the miracle happens with a process so that many will see and believe. Many seeds are planted along the way and the miracle is greater than one could imagine. It’s a manifestation of the holy spirit and I’m so very humbled to be a part of a great miracle.

Don’t give up. Keep on fighting the good fight. Love one another, even your enemy. I mean, why not? Don’t give up on others, you may need to back away for a bit, but don’t give up on them.

I’m living proof of what God will do and is doing. If you were to ask me what happened? I’d tell you, grace happened.

And lastly, don’t judge because you will be judged. And in Romans 14:1 says, “Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters.”

Thank you all so much who have been faithful in writing me while I’ve been away. May God bless you all and may his mercy be with you!

Sabrina Rounds Missoula, Mont.

P.S. Thank you Gary for publishing my letters. I’m truly grateful. I’m going to Ruth’s House of Hope for a year. I figure I should give myself a gift freely given.

Thanks again.

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Many vendors seen at Oroville and Tonasket Farmers Market Another week and I’ve still been making daily treks to the Tonasket hospital. Clayton is improving but has had a high potassium level which is harmful to the heart. As I’ve said many times before our body is like an old car. You get one thing fixed and something else breaks down.

I have been told that Leona Forthun has been transferred to Spokane for therapy that wasn’t available closer to home.

Howard Cumbo had a blood vessel break in his eye and he swears he didn’t have a fight with anybody, but it really looks suspicious, as he has a “shiner” in his right eye.

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Warm, no HOT weather continues, for the most part. Breezes have helped a bit.

The reconstructive work between

the Tonasket Assisted Living and the Hospital is at the finishing stages of having the top coat of asphalt on and that probably will be in place by the time this issue of the paper comes out.

Tonasket really has a lot of vendors at their Thursday Farmer’s Market. I almost stopped last week but it was so hot and parking nearby was all taken and I kept driving north. But I believe Oroville had more last Saturday. Didn’t stop there either. And yards sales galore in both towns.

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Even with the extremely hot weather the hanging baskets lining the streets of Oroville are the best yet, or so it seem to me. Just beautiful!

I know many in our town know pastor Rod Brown and his love for Western attire, but it goes deeper than appearances. He stopped by the hospital in his grubbies from where he’d been playing cowboy, helping a friend with his cattle. I think he was really “at home on the range”. Truly a nice guy!

Well, at least the old “FAO’S” eatin’ place has a new sign, “The Plaza”, so we’re getting closer to opening.

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Newcomers Dave Howard and Rob Egusquiza offer an entirely different product; animal feed. Their Mt. Hull chicken and pig feeds are all natural, made up of 75 percent organic ingredients, including camolina for high protein content.

These men mix and package the feed themselves, prompted by friends and neighbors asking what they fed to their animals.

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Each week brings something new to the market. Now that produce season is in full swing, be sure not to miss a Thursday afternoon. Have fun at the market; see you in September!

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New vendors can easily become discouraged, but I have often reminded newbies in Tonasket that half of success consists of showing up.

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Last Sunday was a hot one...some degrees above 100. Way too hot!

I never heard of a Civic holiday, but Canada has one and a lot of them came to the States last Sunday, taking advantage of a day off work, the following day.

A call from Lorraine Meyer’s, Idaho, said she and John were doing fine, and then my cell phone shut off. I’m sure we had lots more to discuss but I didn’t have her phone number where I was.

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Congratulations to Effielea Wilson at celebrating her 80th birthday. She spent a lot of hours entertaining the folks at the Nursing Home in Tonasket some years back with her musical talents.

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at (509) 476-2861.

OROVILLE – The Oroville food bank operates every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., excluding holidays, in the basement of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. For more information, call Jeff Austin at 476-3978 or Sarah Umana at 4762386.

TONASKET – The Tonasket food bank operates every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sarge’s Burger Bunker, 101 Hwy 97 N. For more information contact Jack Gavin at (509) 486-2480.

Riverview Cemetery Clean Up

Live performance at the Winery OROVILLE – Julie Ashmore and Rick Barman will be presenting an evening of vocal and guitar music at Esther Bricques Winery’s tasting room this Thursday, Aug. 9. Doors open at 6 p.m. Light refreshments are available. Esther Bricques Winery is located at 42 Swanson Mill Road, Oroville. For more information call the winery

gently used and resalable items.

Contact Debbie Jones Monday through Friday (509) 486-3110 ext. 394. More information to follow.

OROVILLE – Community volunteer clean up days is happening at Oroville’s Riverview Cemetery on Friday, Aug. 10 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Aug. 19 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. If you would like to volunteer and help clean off headstones please bring (if available) old broom, gloves, serrated knife, edger and bottled water. High school students can receive community service hours for helping out. This clean up day is sponsored by Elisha Willis’ senior project.

Yard Sale Fund Raiser TONASKET – North Valley Hospital Foundation is having a barbecue/yard sale fund raiser Aug. 10 through 11. Donations are currently being accepted of

Back to School Bash and Barbecue OROVILLE – Free School Supply Give-Away to Oroville students K-3rd, Saturday, Aug. 11 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oroville Elementary School – north end playground. Enjoy fun and games, free hot dogs and school supplies for all students Kindergarten through third grade attending Oroville Elementary School, bring your families too.

(Every student attending Oroville Elementary in grades K-3 will receive all the school supplies recommended by the Oroville Elementary school’s supply list).

This event is courtesy of Oroville Assembly of God. Contact Pastor Dwayne Turner at (509) 476-2924 for more information.

Oroville Cruise Night

4-H Leaders Council Meeting

OROVILLE - Oroville Cruise Night is on Saturday, Aug. 11.

Assemble at Ironwood and 14th Street at the Alpine Brewery and Princes Warehouse at 5 p.m.

There will be a cruise around Oroville and return to the Alpine Brewery where there will again be a band.

OKANOGAN – Okanogan County 4-H Leaders Council meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds.

NCW Blue Star Moms TONASKET – If you have a child, relative or friend serving in the military you are invited to a gathering at Crossroads Meeting Place in Tonasket (between II Sisters Video and US Bank) on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Enjoy a bite to eat, share the needs and what’s been going on with our soldiers, sailors, marines, guards, patrolmen/women and airmen/ women. Questions and more information call (509) 485-2906.

4-H Building Clean-up Day OKANOGAN – Mark your calendars! Aug. 16 at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds, starting at 5 p.m. will the day to spruce up the 4-H Building to get ready for the pre-fair contests for the Okanogan County Fair. Bring your buckets, mops, rags, brooms, paintbrushes or hammers; and don’t forget the elbow grease. Okanogan County 4-H Leaders Council will provide pizza and root beer for all helpers. For information call the 4-H office at (509) 422-7245.

Okanogan Indian History and Tribal

Tales OROVILLE – Local Historian and Storyteller, Arnie Marchand, will be lakeside at Veterans Memorial Park (across from Princes) on Friday, Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m. to speak about Okanogan Indian history and Tribal tales.

Please bring a blanket or chair and join the Oroville Royal Neighbors of America and Arnie.

Barefoot in the Park OROVILLE – Dramatic Escape Theater Company present, “Barefoot in the Park” Aug. 17 and 18 at Lake Crest Winery in Oroville. Tickets are available to purchase at Lake Crest Winery, the Cornershelf Bookstore in Omak or at Bonaparte Lake Resort.

Price of the ticket includes dinner (prime rib), dessert (cheesecake), the show and a complementary glass of wine. Showtime is at 7 p.m. Dessert will be served during the first intermission. Barefoot in the Park is a three-act romantic comedy by Neil Simon.

2012 4-H Summer Okanogan County Camp held at Lost Lake 4-H Pre-Fair Contests

By Ann Fagerlie WSU Okanogan County 4-H Program Coordinator

OKANOGAN - Register pre-fair contests by Aug. 20 by contacting the WSU Okanogan County Extension 4-H office (509) 422-7245 or afagerlie@ wsu.edu.

4-H Exhibitor Rules: 1. Youth must be enrolled by Aug. 1 of the current year to participate as a 4-H member.

2. Entries must be consistent with state and county guidelines.

Pre-Fair Contest Schedule: Aug. 22 starting at 10 a.m., Okanogan County Fairgrounds Foods and Nutrition Judging Contest - 4-H

Building Clothing and Textiles Judging Contest - 4-H Building Fashion Revue - Fairgrounds Outdoor Stage $10 Challenge - Fairgrounds Outdoor Stage Public Presentations - Jones Hall Cooking Contests: By appointment with the 4-H office Quick to Fix Meals Foods of the Pacific Northwest/Native Foods Foods for All Occasions My Favorite Foods Food Preservation For contest guidelines, contact the 4-H office by calling (509) 422-7245 or email afagerlie@wsu.edu.

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Over 40 currently enrolled 4-H members from Okanogan County and Ferry County, ages 8-18, participated in this year’s summer camp and Lost Lake group earning the highest points won the Camp Challenge. The Green Group was awarded the The 2012 4-H Summer Camp Challenge Champs prize. was held July 23, 24, 25 and 26, This year’s 4-H summer camp at Camp Tokiwanee on Lost Lake was a great suc(six miles north of cess, thanks to Bonaparte). the help from Okanogan the adult volunCounty 4-H and teers in the camp Ferry County kitchen crew, 4-H partnered in the dorm moms hosting the sumand dads, the mer camp for over educational sesforty currently sion presenters enrolled 4-H and the 4-H teen membersinJunior, camp counselors.

Intermediate and A number Senior ages 8-18. of Okanogan The four-day County 4-H regresidential camp istration scholoffered excellent arships were youth programsponsored by ming. Activities the JCPenney included swimAfterschool ming, shooting youth fund. sports, fishing, The deadline nature hikes, water date to enroll quality, challenge in the 2011activities, outdoor 2012 4-H Youth cooking, canoeing D e v e l o p m e nt and crafts.

Program year The teen camp is Aug. 1. counselors chose Contact the the color orange WSU Okanogan for their camp C o u n t y t-shirts for easy Extension 4-H identification to their individual Green Group Camp Challenge Champs Winners: Mason Harman, Emma Office, located camper groups.

VanSlyke, Joshua Storms, Garett Stoddard, Tanner White (in front), and in the Okanogan The six camper Sawyer Wyckoff; and 4-H Teen Camp Counselors, Kallie Mirick and Alex C o u n t y Courthouse, 149 groups partici- Rollins 3rd N. Rm 101. pated in the camp Office hours are Monday - Friday, challenge. Challenge points were during their kp duty.

On the last day of camp, during 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Phone (509) 422earned by the groups going the extra mile by helping others, keep- the closing ceremony, the camper 7245 or email afagerlie@wsu.edu.

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ing the campgrounds free of litter, arriving on time for educational sessions, etc. The kitchen crew also gave challenge points for the groups doing an exceptional job

University of Washington Dean’s List Angela Lily Vaughn, Oroville, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for Spring Quarter. To qualify for the Dean’s List,

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okanogan valley life Forest Service eyes Conservation Reserve Program changes Submitted by USDA / FSA

OKANOGAN - ñ Changes to the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) could result in less soil erosion, cleaner water and more wildlife habitat in Washington according to Gary Breiler, Farm Service Agency County Executive Director in Okanogan.

The agency is offering noncompetitive enrollment of the most highly erodible soils in CRP. It has also added noncompetitve enrollment for contracts which include various habitat related initiatives. Most land is bid into the program

competitively during a general signup he explained.

CRP allows agricultural producers to enroll land in 10 to 15-year contracts that help preserve environmentally sensitive land. In exchange for voluntarily managing the land for environmental benefits, producers receive annual rental payments and up to 50 percent of the cost to establish approved practices.

Land enrolled under the habitat provisions may include additional incentive payments.

The change allows producers to non-competitively enter land with an Erosion Index of 20 or greater into CRP. An Erosion

Index of 20 means, on average, this land has the potential to erode at 20 tons of soil per acre per year. Producers may sign a CRP contract with the Farm Service Agency at any time under this new provision and not have to wait for a general signup period. This type of signup is called Continuous CRP. The agency is authorized to accept up to 750,000 acres with an Erosion Index of 20 into Continuous CRP. Enrollment in Washington will be limited to 10,300 acres and will be approved on a first come, first served USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

“Erosion from these soils significantly reduces water quality and in some cases affects air quality (dust storms),” said Breiler. “The program change makes it easier for producers to protect these erosive soils.

Producers should contact their local FSA office to determine if their land has an Erodibility Index of 20 or greater.”

Other changes include a new practice emphasizing a mix of plants that flower throughout the growing season for pollinators, and 20 to120-foot wide field borders for upland birds.

Both of these initiatives include a $150 per acre signing incen-

tive and compensation on up to 90 percent of establishment costs.

In general, no other income, besides the rental rates, can be derived from the land while under contract. Rental rates are based on the relative productivity of the soils within each county and the average dryland cash rent or cash rent equivalent.

As with the general CRP, eligibility is based on several factors. Eligible land must have been planted to an annual crop or conserving use in at least four years between 2002 and 2007.

Land currently in CRP and within one year of the contract

expiration date may be enrolled under the new provision.

“Leaving the most highly erodible soils in CRP and farming the rest of the land may be an option for some producers with expiring CRP contracts,” said Breiler.

Numerous resources are available to help producers make informed decisions on General or Continuous CRP eligibility and benefits. FSA county office staff can answer questions on program rules, application procedures and possible benefits.

Additional information is available online at: http://www.fsa. usda.gov/wa.

Federal relief available for storm damage on farms, ranches Submitted by USDA / FSA

OKANOGAN ñ Farmers and ranchers throughout the nation are dealing with extreme weather situations this year. While Washington state has been spared the worst of the drought and fires suffered in other parts of the country, the region has experienced a number of severe storms this summer. Farm Service Agency County Executive Director Gary Breiler said Okanogan County’s farmers and ranchers, who suffer weather-related losses, may also receive federal assistance.

“Where ver p ossible, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has used his authority to flex program rules to provide relief, especially since Tuesday, July 31 A report of a burglary on Clarkston Mill Rd south of Tonasket. Report of entry and damage to property which is under foreclosure.

A report of a non-injury two-vehicle accident on Hwy. 97 near O’Neil Rd. south of Oroville with pickup and trailer blocking northbound lane.

Agency assist by OCSO regarding a report of a saddled horse in roadway just north of the border near Oroville. Horse returned to pasture.

Report of a handheld OCS radio found in the middle or Westlake Rd. north of Oroville. Party will leave the radio at OPD for deputy to pick up.

Report of a weapons offense at Engh Rd. residence near Omak.

Neighbor threatened reporting party’s eight-year-old with a knife.

many of the 2008 Farm Bill disaster assistance programs expired last fall,” said Breiler.

“The few options we can offer include emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program land, emergency loans and the Emergency Conservation Program.”

The Secretary recently reduced the annual interest rate for emergency loans to 2.25 percent. The Farm Service Agency makes emergency loans available in counties with disaster designations. In counties not designated disaster areas, individuals who have suffered at least a 30 percent loss in crop production or a physical loss to livestock, livestock products, real estate or chattel property may be eligible for emergency loans.

Report from Spur Rd. near Tonasket of a forged check. Son-in-law forged check for $700 and deposited into his company account while reporting party was in jail.

Report of a domestic dispute at Rooster Flats Rd. near Oroville. Reporting party went to pick up some clothing and his ex-wife started screaming at her.

Report pf citizen’s dispute. Reporting party stated that a pickup loaded with hay on a trailer nearly struck the reporting party. Driver of the truck was traveling at high speed, slammed on the brakes and driver got out of vehicle and screamed at reporting party. When reporting party said they were going to call law enforcement the subject ran back to his vehicle and left.

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“This provision may be especially applicable due to this season’s thunderstorms, which caused isolated damage throughout the state,” Breiler said.

Emergency Loan funds can be used to restore or replace essential property, pay production expenses for the disaster year, pay family living expenses, reorganize the farming operation, and to refinance certain debts. Agricultural producers can borrow up to $500,000.

The term of the loan is based on the repayment ability of the applicant, not to exceed 20 years for production losses or 40 years for losses to real estate.

To assist farmers and ranchers affected by drought, the Secretary opened additional

acres under the Conservation Reserve Program to be used for haying or grazing under emergency conditions. Land in which all, or a portion, of the county is considered abnormally dry or higher according to the U.S. Drought Monitor is now eligible for emergency haying or grazing. Previously, emergency haying and grazing was only available in counties reaching severe on the Drought Monitor.

Normally land in CRP is not hayed or grazed. Landowners enter into a ten-year contract in which they plant vegetation for conservation purposes. They forgo revenue from agricultural production in return for annual rental payments. The annual rental payment on CRP acres used for emergency haying or

911 Calls Report of civil dispute on Sylvester Rd. near Tonasket. Reporting party’s estranged wife’s new boyfriend texted his son in violation of parenting plan.

Report of a theft of three packages from mailbox at Aeneas Valley Rd. and Forest Service 30 Rd. Report of an animal problem on Crumbacher Rd. south of Tonasket.

Ongoing problem with neighbor’s three dogs harassing/attacking horses. Dogs run loose at night.

Talked with neighbor who said would keep locked up, but they haven’t.

Report of a structure fire on Loomis-Oroville Rd. near Tonasket. Unknown if anyone in the

residence, fire appears suspicious, started from outside the home.

Thursday, August 2 Report of Burglary at Crumbacher Rd. south of Tonasket. Reporting party left residence and returned home to find items missing and damage inside.

Report of suspicious circumstances.

Two males at Lake Osoyoos on blue jet ski circled boat five times and then when back toward Oroville Veterans Memorial Park and then returned and circled boat.

Friday, August 3

grazing will be reduced by 10 percent in 2012, instead of the 25 percent reduction used in past emergencies.

Haying and grazing will only be allowed following the local primary nesting season, which has already passed in Washington. Especially sensitive lands such as wetlands, stream buffers and rare habitats will not be eligible.

Producers who suffered damage from recent thunderstorms may qualify for benefits under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP). ECP can provide up to 75 percent of the cost to restore cropland damaged by runoff to the extent it cannot be repaired with normal tillage equipment. The agency may also provide partial funding to restore conservation

practices damaged by flooding.

Producers should consult with the Farm Service Agency prior to beginning restoration.

“Funding for ECP is extremely limited. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible,” said Breiler.

Breiler reminded farmers and ranchers to report weather-related damage to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. “USDA uses damage reports to determine a need for disaster declarations. Damage reports are not limited to crops. They also include farm structures, farmland and livestock,” he explained. He encouraged farmers and ranchers to contact FSA county offices to report damages and inquire about assistance from USDA.

Report of an unattended death on Hutton Rd. Near Oroville. An 86-year-old male lost consciousness and reporting party advised that man did not want CPR performed. Coroner and funeral home called.

Report of harassment. Reporting party believes man is stalking her.

She wants the deputy to talk to her husband.

Reporting party was stopped by female and asked to call 911. She advised there is a male in her house refusing to leave.

Report of illegal burning on Frontage Rd. near Tonasket. Deputy advised parties to put out bon fire.

Report of malicious mischief on Stonehaven Rd. near Tonasket.

Neighbor notified reporting party that unknown person broke the plastic conduit for electricity to her well and cut the wire.

Saturday, August 4 Report of viscous animal at Hwy. 97 location near Oroville. Motherin-law is caring for sons rottweiler and the dog is now acting aggressive, won’t let her leave her residence.

Report of an abandoned vehicle on Eastside Oroville Rd. near Oroville.

Report of suspicious circumstances on O’Neil Rd. south of Oroville.

Sunday, August 5 Report of threats from FS 30 Rd. near Tonasket. Reporting party and victims say that neighbor using gate without easement and threatening them with gun in hand on July 28. Victims are elderly and there is a similar problem with another neighbor.

obituaries

Lorin Lewis ‘Bub’ Hutton Lorin Lewis “Bub” Hutton

died Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 at home in Ellisforde. He was born Aug. 4, 1926 to Peter and Alice (Courchaine) Hutton at the base of Whitestone Mountain. Bub attended school until the eighth grade in Tonasket. He worked as a ranch hand for local ranchers; Lesamiz and Atwood, and rode at local rodeos with Joe Kelsey stock contractor.

Bub served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946, and was stationed in New Jersey and Texas.

He was honorably discharged a T-5 Corporal. He Married Chrissy Nicholson on June 23, 1949 in Okanogan. They were married for 54 years, until her death in 2003, and they had 10 children. He worked as a logging truck driver for Louie Jones and Duke Riehart, and then as a heavy equipment operator for the

Okanogan County Road Dept., where he later retired from in 1988.

He was a member of the Catholic Church, American Quarter Horse Assoc. and a past member of the Operators Union.

He loved animals, especially horses and rodeos. He was one of Okanogan Valley’s last old time cowboys.

Bub is survived by his sons: Lorin Jr. (Buster) and Rick Hayworth of Tonasket and John of Ellisforde; his daughters: Cindy and Greg Lawson of Loomis, Sandy and Bob Brown of Omak and Sally Hutton of Tonasket; grandsons: Brent Martinez and fiancé Shawnee Bearcub of Omak, BJ and Joey Brown of Omak and Chad Edwards of Tonasket; granddaughters: Shelli Martinez and

fiancé Palauni MaSun of Omak, Kristy Brown of Omak, Rachel and Ian Woodrow of Okanogan and Alicia Edwards and fiancé Luis Rivera of Tonasket; great grandsons: Kyan, Shia and Maks Woodrow of Okanogan; sistersin-law: Ellen Abeita of Nespelem, Tiny Breiler of Omak and Babe Nicholson of Ellisforde; nephew, Rod Hutton and family of Republic; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Chrissy; four daughters: Deborah, Maria, Angel and Shelley; son, Ed; brother, Bud; sisters: Olive Marsau and Alice Alberta Hutton; and his parents, Peter and Alice.

He will be greatly missed. His story telling, humor, quick wit and funny sayings will never be

forgotten.

A rosary was said Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 and Mass was held Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Tonasket with Father Jake Morton officiating. Inurnment followed at the Ellisforde Catholic Cemetery, with military honors by the Tonasket American Legion.

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Charlie Reeves was born on Aug. 12, 1939 and passed away on Sept. 12, 2011.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; and grandson Ernie Ridley of the home; brother, Clifford Reeves; Sons: Michael, Andrew and Loren; Daughters: Shelley and Christine; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild; nephews and nieces; countless friends.

Charlie served in the U.S. Navy. He and Bonnie brought the first dollar store to the area in 1996. He was always giving treats to the kids. And was famous for his stories he shared with everyone. He helped many over the years, and was part of a group that fed over 100 people on Thanksgiving at the Mt. Hull Fire Department. He helped to collect toys, wrapped and delivered them at Christmas.

Before he left us, he accepted the Lord, and reassured us we would be together again. He loved all his family deeply. Thank you for your service in the Navy and for the many years of love and memories. You are missed.

A military service will be held at the Tonasket Cemetery, Sunday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m.

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SPORTS AND OUTDOORS BULLS & BARRELS IN TONASKET

A.J. Baker / submitted photos

Above, riders took their chances with the bulls on Friday, Aug. 3, at the Bulls & Barrels at the Tonasket Rodeo Grounds. More often than not, the bull wins, as this bull reminded his would-be rider.

Top right, Brittany Jewett takes a barrel run at Friday’s Bulls and Barrels; center, Younger bull riders got their chance to get ride (or thrown) as well; bottom, Karlie Henneman accelerates to the gate to finish off her barrel run.

Submitted photo

Nathan Bowlin (middle) of Oroville on the podium receiving his gold medal at the regional competition.

Local Special Olympians compete for medals Submitted photo

Shayne Roy of Penticton caught a 3 pound rainbow at the Lower Conconully Reservoir last week.

Liar’s Cove report Submitted by Gene Bussell

CONCONULLY - We are catching more and more rainbows.

Last week I said our customers are catching more rainbows. Well this week there have been some great limits plus a 1 lb. 10 oz. and a 1 lb. 12 oz. rainbow caught out on the the lower lake.

Just before dark Sunday Shayn Roy from Penticton, BC caught a three pound rainbow out in the middle of the Lower Conconully Reservoir at 32 feet deep using a Lyman lure. Shayn said his son Max picked the lure. What a great fish, especially for Conconully.

We are still not getting a lot of limits yet, but the size of the fish have been good

This last weekend Conconully held its annual Testicle Festival. Because of my wife Linda, the new President of the Chamber of Commerce of Conconully and her new crew, the Chamber earned more money for the town of Conconully then in any Chamber in the recent past.

This year the Chamber voted to take over the Festival and have more kid-oriented events.

The Chamber had Cow pie throwing, udder toss, horse shoe, talent show, and best costume. Bus and Jean Burney were two of our local judges.

Everyone knows how long the Berney’s have been here and they took great pleasure in judging the costume contest. It was another great weekend for Conconully.

Donations for teams gladly accepted

NORTH COUNTY – North Okanogan County has a couple of medalists who compete in the Special Olympics: Allison Webster of Tonasket and Nathan Bowlin of Oroville.

Webster, 21, has competed since she was nine years old. In 2012 she won three gold medals at regionals and a gold and a silver at the state competition. She also won a fifth-place ribbon for skill, courage, sharing and joy.

Bowlin, 18, has been participating in Special Olympics for four years in bowling, basketball and track and field. This past year he was on a basketball team playing full court in regionals and

Submitted photo

Allison Webster of Tonasket with some of her many medals and ribbons from the Special Olympics. at the state meet at Fort Lewis/ McCord. He won gold in the 100 meter walk and silver in the 50

meter dash. He also placed fifth the first year he competed in the standing long jump. Bowlin really enjoys the practices, seeing the other athletes and coaches (especially coach Debbie) and going to the competitions in Cheney and Fort Lewis/McCord.

He will be a senior in the fall at Oroville High School. His parents are Dan and Dottie Bowlin.

The Olympians have been coached by Trish Newton, who retired at the end of last year after the state meet. Toni Kovotny is the new head coach. He can be reached at (253) 350-5695.

The Okanogan County Special Olympic Team gladly accepts donations to help the Olympians compete. Any coach can accept a donation on behalf of the team and donations (checks) can also be given to athletes during the season to be turned over to the coach at practice.

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Handyman Repairs 25 years in the construction trade. $15/ hour flat rate. No job too big or small. Experience in wood framing, drywall, fence and deck repair, roof repair, yard maintenance, etc. etc. Call Siguard 509-557-5389

Help Wanted

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Waterfront home 4 bedroom 3 bath double garage $1195; 2 bedroom home in town $675; Lakefront 2 bedroom apartment $625; Large 2 bedroom apartment $565; 1 bedroom apartment $400 and others. Call Sun Lakes Realty 509-476-2121.

3 bedroom 1 bath available August. See at 1010 3rd Ave., Oroville. (Be considerate of current renters) $650/ month call 509-949-2171.

Announcements Say it in the classifieds! *Special deal* *HAPPY BIRTHDAY *HAPPY ANNIVERSARY *CONGRATULATIONS!! *WILL YOU MARRY ME? MUST BE PREPAID $6.00 for the first 15 words additional words $1.00 each. Bold words, special font or borders extra.

Add a picture for only $1.50 more.

Call to place ad Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune 509-476-3602 We just wanted to thank everyone for the cards and gifts and time spent with Zeke. We would also like to thank the DeVon’s, Larry & Zeke were partners in the Pastime Tavern for years.

Thank you all!

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Oroville School District Second Grade Teacher Required: WA teaching certificate. Preferred: Experience in reading, writing and math at the primary level.

Application: Please send district application, resume, college or university placement file, copy of WA teaching certificate and copies of all pertinent documents to: Erin McKinney Oroville School District 816 Juniper Oroville, WA 98844 509-476-2281 Position closes Aug. 15, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Work Wanted Attention “Snow Birds�

House Sitter available! Are you looking for someone to stay at your house while on vacation or gone for the winter? Reliable, responsible, 53-year old female available Sept. 1 through May 31. Call 509-560-0416.

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ATTENTION: – Family & Singles – Now accepting applications for Low Income Housing.

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Vehicle Parts & Accessories Many Model-T parts. Sacrifice, death in family. Take all $1300. 509-422-2736

Statewides STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS WEEK OF AUG. 6, 2012 This newspaper participates in a statewide classified ad program sponsored by the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, a statewide association of weekly newspapers. The program allows classified advertisers to submit ads for publication in participating weeklies throughout the state in compliance with the following rules. You may submit an ad for the statewide Make a Difference!

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Public Notices CALL FOR BIDS Gasoline and Diesel 2012/2013 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Oroville School District #410, at the district office, 816 Juniper Street, Oroville, WA 98844 until 2:00 PM, on August 16, 2012, for gasoline and diesel. Period of supply will be from September 1, 2012 through August 31, 2012.

Product Unleaded Gasoline (non oxygenated) - Est. Gallons: 2,000 Supreme Unleaded Gasoline (non oxygenated) - Est. Gallons: 1,000 Dyed Diesel #1 (low sulfur) - Est. Gallons: 1,000 Dyed Diesel #2 (low sulfur) - Est. Gallons: 10,000 Diesel #2 (high sulfur) - Est. Gallons: 400 One bid price per gallon regardless of where delivered or from vendors dispensers.

All bids must declare the cost to District over Dealers cost per gallon.

Gas Cards to be furnished at no extra charge. All bids must state a firm price as of bidding date and state source of supply. Prices may vary up or down from the original bid price, however any and all price changes must be justified through the Oil Price Information Service ( O.P.I.S. ) using supply sources indicated in the original bid. Current copies of OPIS reports shall be provided to the Oroville School District at least once a month. If you do not belong to O.P.I.S., you must verify any price increase to the district with an invoice from your supplier. Or any other document you may have that indicates our increase is a result of your increase. Bids must be sealed and marked “Bids-Gasoline and Diesel�.

Successful bidders will be expected to extend their contracts to any municipal corporation in Oroville School District, upon their request, the same prices quoted on accepted bids subject to quantity differentials. Specifications are available at the Superintendents Office - (509) 476-2281.

The Oroville School Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Steve Quick Superintendent & Secretary to the Board Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Aug. 9 and 16, 2012.#412311 CALL FOR BIDS SURPLUS ITEMS Oroville School District is declaring the following items for surplus and up for bid. Items will be sold to the highest bid, which meets or exceeds the minimum bid price. In cases of equal bids, the bid received first will be accepted first. Bids must be delivered or mailed to the Superintendents office by Monday, August 20, 2012, at 2:00 PM. Bids shall be received in a sealed envelope plainly marked what the bid is for by the above stated date and time. All items are as is. The Oroville School District Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

1 - 1985 GMC Van – Driver Seat Only, 350 motor, automatic transmission 4 tires 1 - 1966 Ford Flat Bed 1-Ton Truck with dual tires in the back. 6 cylinder motor and standard transmission 1 - 1993 - 66 passenger diesel school bus 1 - 1982 – 78 passenger school bus Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Aug. 9 and 16, 2012.#412314

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Summary of Ordinance #713 An ordinance of the City of Tonasket, Washington, amending Ordinance #625. For a complete copy of this ordinance contact city hall, 509-4862132, Tonasket, WA. 98855 Alice J. Attwood, Clerk-Treasurer Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Aug. 9, 2012.#412341

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) NO. 12-4-00011-4 Estate of: JAMES VERNON ANDERSON, Deceased.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:The above Court has appointed Vicky L. Schuchard as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

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Public Auction There will be a Public Auction at Budget Towing, 32156 Hwy 97, Tonasket 509-560-1056, on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012. Viewing time starts at 11 a.m. with the auction at 12 p.m.

Up for auction will be: 1996 Dodge Caravan 1998 Ford Windstar 1991 Dodge 3500 1995 GMC Safari

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION NO. 12-2-00362-1 SPOKANE TEACHERS CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v.

JENNIFER A TORRES and VIDAL T. TORRES wife and husband, Defendants.

The State of Washington to the said JENNIFER A. TORRES and VIDAL T. TORRES wife and husband: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after 2nd day of August, 2012, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Spokane Teachers Credit Union, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys’ for plaintiff , at their office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. This is an action to recover on a loan for the purchase of a 2006 Pontiac Torrent and for the deficiency after its repossession and sale.

Dated this 23 day of July, 2012.

PHILLABAUM, LEDLIN, MATTHEWS & SHELDON, PLLC /s/: SHERYL S. PHILLABAUM, WSBA# 19236 Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Sept. 6, 2012.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: July 26, 2012 /s/: Dale L. Crandall, WSBA #32168, Attorney for Vicky L. Schuchard Personal Representative PO Box 173 Loomis, WA 98827 Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on July 26, Aug. 2 and 9, 2012.#408013

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Contractors and Vendors Lists As authorized under RCW 35.23.352(2), and RCW 35.23.352(8), the City of Oroville is updating their Small Works Roster, consisting of contractors interested in performing work for the City of Oroville which is estimated to cost less than $100,000 and their Vendor’s List, consisting of vendors interested in providing supplies, materials, equipment or services between $7,500 and $15,000 through telephone and/or written quotations.

In awarding contracts for such projects, the City of Oroville shall invite proposals from all appropriate contractors or vendors who have requested to be included on the Small Works Roster and/or Vendors List, and shall select the lowest responsible bid. All contractors and vendors, where required by law, must be properly licensed or registered in this state. The City of Oroville actively seeks participation by minority or women owned firms who otherwise qualify. Individual Assurity Bonds acceptable. Forms may be secured at the Oroville City Hall or by calling 509-476-2926.

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RIVERSIDE. 40 acres. Tree Farmed. Fenced. Lush Pasture. Nice 2-bdrm, 1-1/2 Bath Home. Garage/ Shop. Excellent Access. $199,900.00 Make Offer.

TONASKET. Commercial Building. Former Restaurant. All Equipment still there. Lots of Parking.

Main Hwy 97 frontage. $140,000.00. Possible Owner Contract.

RIVERSIDE. 67 Acres m/l. About 50 Irrigated. Currently Alfalfa. 2 Domestic Wells. Power. 40x60 Shop. Septic. $229,500.00 Owner Contract.

TONASKET. 40 Acres. Big Views. Scattered Trees. Good Access. Phone. 11 miles to town. $39,500.00 Owner Contract. Make Offer.

OKANOGAN. Commercial. 5 Acres. Edge of City Limits. City Water. Former livestock market. Corrals. Panels.

Gates. 15-ton Scale. Currently Operating Busy Restaurant. Near Sports Complex. $300,000.00. Make Offer.

RIVERSIDE. 20 Acres. Building Site. Big Views. Can see Hwy 97. Good Access. Domestic Water. $39,500.00 Owner Contract.

OMAK. 19.5 acres. 1/4 mile from WalMart. Engh Road frontage. Borders City Limits on 2 sides. $100,000.00. Owner Contract. Adjoining 15.8 acres available for $75,000.00 BREWSTER. 2331 acres. Pasture ground. Fenced. Scattered Meadows. Springs. Views. No Bldgs.

Health Forces Sale. $900,000.00 Owner Contract.

Jan Asmussen, Broker - Owner 509-486-2138 www.hilltoprealtyllc.com  158 Airport Rd - Tonasket, WA. 98855

OWNER MUST SELL Over 2000 sq ft Living Area.

24 x 36 Barn/Garage on 9.74 Irrigated-Fenced Acres.

$169,000

296 FT Waterfront $379,000

Own a Piece of Historic Nighthawk.

Beautiful River Frontage. Charming Cabin, water, power, septic. $64,500.

Sandy Peterson (Designated Broker) & Ron Peterson (Broker), Owners Mary Curtis, Dan Coursey & Doug Kee (Brokers)

417 Ironwood , Oroville- Comfortable 2 bedroom home on 4 lots. Has a wood fireplace. Huge trees shade the yard. Quiet neighborhood.

Just needs a little updating. Priced to sell.

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Call Cindy or Rocky DeVon or Carrie Rise LAKE AND COUNTRY Just Reduced! Fabulous home with gorgeous Lake Osoyoos views!

This 4 bd / 2.75 ba home has 3900 sq ft of living space and is completely remodeled. Beautiful open floor plan, and high ceilings.

Custom maple cabinets in the kitchen, tile and carpet throughout the home. Energy efficient windows, 2 fireplaces, 2 pellet stoves, and a heat pump make this home equipped for any time of year. The yard has lovely landscaping, shrubs, mature trees, flowers and interlocking stone retaining walls. Private back yard. #270622 $254,500

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OUTDOORS

Californian tackles 1,200 mile PNT Experienced hiker takes on Glacier to Olympic Peninsula route

By Gary A. DeVon Managing Editor

OROVILLE - Brian Tanzman, just back from hiking 2,000 miles

in New Zealand, decided he’d like to try the Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT). Oroville is the halfway point on his journey, which began in Glacier National Park on June 26.

Tanzman is one of the few who have completed the Triple Crown of trails – the Appalachian, the Pacific Crest and the Continental Divide. He says he’s one of about 150 who are recorded by the ALDHA West, which recognizes

those who have done the “big three” with an award and plaque, but guesses the number could be anywhere from 200 to 300 people who have actually accomplished the feat.

“Most recently I walked the length of New Zealand; it took me five months to go 3,000 kilometers or about 2,000 miles,” said Tanzman, who grew up in Rochester, New York, but calls San Diego, Calif. home now.

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923 Main St. • ocbf@ymail.com Mark Fast, Pastor www.BrotherOfTheSon.com

Faith Lutheran Church

11th & Ironwood, Oroville • 476-2426 Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.

“O taste and see that the Lord is good!”

Pastor Dan Kunkel • Deacon Dave Wildermuth

Immaculate Conception Parish

1715 Main Street Oroville 8:30 a.m. English Mass 1st Sunday of the Month Other Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass every other Sun. Rev. David Kuttner • 476-2110

PC of G Bible Faith Family Church

476-3063 • 1012 Fir Street, Oroville SUNDAY: 7 a.m. Men’s Meeting 9:45 Sunday School (2-17 yrs) • Life Skills (18+) 10:45 Worship Service • Children’s Church (3-8 yrs) WEDNESDAY: 7 p.m. Bible Study (13+) Pastor Claude Roberts

Oroville United Methodist

908 Fir, Oroville • 476-2681 Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

Rev. Leon Alden

Valley Christian Fellowship

Pastor Randy McAllister 142 East Oroville Rd. • 476-2028 • Sunday School (Adult & Teens) 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 11 a.m.• Sun. Evening Worship 6 p.m.

Sunday School & Children’s Church K-6 9:45 to 1:00 p.m. Open to Community!

Located at Kid City 142 East Oroville • Wednesday Evening Worship 7 p.m.

Trinity Episcopal

602 Central Ave., Oroville Sunday School & Services 10:00 a.m.

Holy Eucharist: 1st, 3rd, & 5th • Morning Prayer: 2nd & 4th The Reverend Marilyn Wilder 476-3629 Warden • 476-2022

Nondenominational • Everyone Welcome Every Sunday 10:30 a.m. to Noon Pastor Duane Scheidemantle • 485-3826 Youth Pastor Matthew Valdez

MOLSON Community Christian Fellowship

Molson Grange, Molson Sunday 10:30 a.m., Worship & Youth Sun. School Wednesday 6:30pm, Bible Study “For by grace are ye saved through faith...” Eph. 2:8-9 “...lovest thou me...Feed my lambs...John 21:1-17

RIVERSIDE Riverside Lighthouse - Assembly of God

102 Tower Street Sunday Bible Study 10:00am Sunday Worship 11:00am & 6:30pm Wednesday- family Night 6:30pm Pastor Vern & Anita Weaver Ph. 509-826-4082

TONASKET Holy Rosary Parish

1st & Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket 10:30 a.m. English Mass 1st Sunday of the Month Other Sundays at 8:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass every other Sun. Rev. David Kuttner • 476-2110

Immanuel Lutheran Church

1608 Havillah Rd., Tonasket • 509-485-3342 Sun. Worship 9 a.m. • Bible Study & Sun. School 10:15

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast.” -Eph. 2:8-9

“To every generation.” Celebrating 100 years 1905-2005

Crossroads Meeting Place Tonasket Foursquare Church

415-A S. Whitcomb Ave. • Pastor George Conkle Sunday: 10 a.m.

(509) 486-2000 • cell: (509) 429-1663

Tonasket Community UCC

Church of Christ

Ironwood & 12th, Oroville • 476-3926 Sunday School 10 a.m. • Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Seventh-Day Adventist

10th & Main, Oroville - 509-476-2552 Bible Study: Sat. 9:30 a.m. • Worship: Sat. 11 a.m.

Skip Johnson • 509-826-0266

Oroville Free Methodist

Chesaw Community Bible Church

1516 Fir Street • Pastor Rod Brown • 476.2311 Sun. School 9:15 am • Worship Service 10:15am Youth Activity Center • 607 Central Ave. Monday 7:00 pm • After School M-W-F 3-5pm office@orovillefmc.org

24 E. 4th, Tonasket • 486-2181

“A biblically based, thoughtful group of Christian People”

Sunday Worship at 11 a.m.

Call for program/activity information Leon L. Alden, Pastor

Whitestone Church of the Brethren

577 Loomis-Oroville Rd., Tonasket. 846-4278 9:15am Praise Singing. 9:30am Worship Service 10:45am Sunday school for all ages

Ellisforde Church of the Brethren

32116 Hwy. 97, Tonasket. 846-4278 10am Sunday School. 11am Worship Service

“Continuing the work of Jesus...simply, peacefully, together”

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He said the New Zealand hike was so hard he thought he’d do something less mentally demanding this summer, but was pushed by one of his sometime hiking partners.

“She said, do you want to do something easy or challenging like the PNT,” said Tanzman. “She called me a name I can’t repeat here. I’ve always wanted to do the PNT, which was just recently recognized as a national scenic trail, because it’s a challenge and so few have done the whole thing.

I felt it was time to do something unique.”

When he started the 1,200 mile PNT at Glacier National Park he said there was still snow on the ground.

“The only other footprints I saw for days were of bear, elk, cougar and other animals,” he said.

From Glacier he crossed Western Montana and the Idaho Panhandle, where the trail is especially challenging.

“You have the ruggedness of the Selkirks and much of the trail is not maintained, or even acknowledged,” he said. “The weather can always be a factor too. In the Idaho Panhandle, in the Priest Lake area, I was in my tent and there were lightening strikes every three seconds. My tent was completely flooded.”

He says he was actually sleeping in a motel bed when he was in the Republic area during the recent storms there.

“I spent the next days walking over old growth ponderosa pine that had been blown down,” he said. “There were huge trees lying Gary DeVon / staff photo across the trail.”

Brian Tanzman at the Similkameen Trailhead in Oroville. Tanzman is While in Oroville last week he hiking the 1200 mile Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail and Oroville said he was soaking up as much is the halfway point. He spent a few days resting up at the Camaray Motel rest and food as he could. He was staying at the Camaray Motel, before continuing his journey up the Similkameen and into the Pasayten which he said had made him feel Wilderness. From there he will cross the North Cascades National Park. welcome.

“It was the first time I had slept in a bed or eaten pizza in a couple were real pleasant with the sce- supplies that he mailed to himself of weeks,” he said. “Oroville is nic canyon walls and ponderosa ahead of his journey.

“From there I head right into the halfway point of the trail. pines growing at weird angles I’ve been through a half dozen and I popped out to the main the North Cascades National towns since starting and Oroville highway around 8. I saw my 7th Park,” said Tanzman.

The hiker said he’s been lucky is actually the first town I’ve been PNT marker and walked the 3 to that clearly recognizes the PNT miles along the busy highway into that the accounting firm he and embraces it. Other towns you town while typing on my phone. I worked for in San Diego, Ernst mention the trail and they just stopped by the Border Patrol sta- and Young, has given him multion on my way into town looking tiple unpaid absences over the give you a blank stare.

“Usually I come into a town for Cory, an agent a couple of other years to pursue his dreams.

“Over a 12 year period I probafrom some forest trail or gravel agents had said hiked the PNT. Turns out bly walked 12,000 to 13,000 miles road and I feel weren’t yet always had a job to go back to. like a transient...

“I’ve been through a they quite right as That’s pretty unique in this world.

I’m carrying a half dozen towns since he had actu- The more people you meet along backpack and I’m hiked the the way and the more amazing dirty. In Oroville starting and Oroville is ally PCT but he things you do the more you want I walk in and it’s like ‘wow’ I’m a actually the first town knew all about to do it,” he said.

PNT and He says financing for his trips hiker and everyI’ve been to that clearly the we chatted has all come from savings from one knows it...

I get a real welrecognizes the PNT for a while. I his job and that hiking is one of didn’t realize the cheapest ways to enjoy the come feeling.” and embraces it.” they actually outdoors at a minimal cost. Being Tanzman said patrolled the single and having no mortgage that so far the Brian Tanzman mountains on doesn’t hurt, he adds.

PNT has been a foot and horse Tanzman said his gear only balance of “beautiful scenery and interesting and camped out, sometimes even weighs 15 pounds, not counting towns.” He adds that he especially on the PCT or PNT. It sounds like food and water. He carries maps, liked the Whistler Canyon por- some people will do anything to GPS and a mobile phone and tion just south of Oroville. So far blend in to get across the border calls his parents and his younger Tanzman has been stopped twice and I guess looking like a dirty sister on each of his stops. He advises anyone planning a hike

by U.S. Border Patrol Agents while hiker is a pretty good way!” of this sort to do their research hiking the PNT, but used the visit From Oroville he expects and speak with people who have in Oroville to make contact at the the next leg of the trail to be made the hike before. His journey local Border Patrol station. “really amazing” as he walks up can be followed on his blog at the Similkameen and into the postholer.com: http://postholer.

Pasayten Wilderness. At Ross com/journal/viewJournal.php?si The remaining miles down Trail Lake he said he will stop by the d=adbdaf2a6eb07abdc003a0409 100 and into Whistler Canyon resort and pick up a package of e12cd39.

From his blog:

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