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Housing authority speaks to council

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TONASKET - Cheryl Lewis of the Oroville Housing Authority approached the Tonasket City Council at its Tuesday, April 10 meeting to propose forming a joint housing agreement to help the cities to join forces in dealing with housing issues.

Lewis said that she had talked to the City of Oroville and that her proposal had received a positive reception.

“My goal is to see the needs of the north end of the county served,” Lewis said. “I feel I can fight for what we need with the county, and I’m willing to step in and do that with Tonasket.”

Forming the joint authority would involve amending existing bylaws, setting up a joint agreement between Oroville and Tonasket, and bringing Tonasket representation onto the housing authority board, which could expand from its current five members to seven.

“Most of our revenues come from rent and developer fees,” Lewis said. “We’re tax-exempt, but not 501(c)3. There aren’t many small city housing authorities, and in this state we’re pretty unique in how we operate.”

Lewis said the housing authority has a positive relationship with local landlords, as most of their tenants are low-income. Those that don’t meet the criteria for low-income housing, she refers to other landlords.

Councilmember Scott Olson asked what the advantages, in addition to housing, a joint agreement would bring.

“Housing is the obvious thing,” Lewis said. “We can bring services in. If our citizens need community action with PUD and DSHS. We work as a referral agency for DSHS. We do a lot of relations for people who need help in resolving issues with their landlords.”

Mayor Patrick Plumb opted to pass the proposal on to the council’s housing committee of Julianna Griffin and Jean Ramsey.

“Thank you so much for presenting,” he said. “We’re really pleased that Oroville would like to work with us. I think we need to stand together.

“We have huge waiting lists for rentals, and no place to put people who need housing.”

Concession sales at issue Councilmember Jean Ramsey said she was approached by a representative of the Tonasket Soccer Association asking about the possibility of providing concessions at the soccer fields for more than just the big season-ending soccer tournament weekend.

“I’d like to be proactive about this,” said Councilmember Olson.

“Last year there were other people vending at the tournament.

We were going to try to discourage that.”

“They need to go through the proper channels to get their solicitor’s license,” said Councilmember Jill Vugteveen.

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Jackie Bradley (right) with U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell.

Former County Clerk Bradley dies in accident Jackie Bradley had a love of politics

BY GARY A. DEVON MANAGING EDITOR

Photo by Brent Baker

A big crowd at the Tonasket Community Cultural Center was entertained by the Spanish flamenco duo of Eric and Encarnación last Saturday. More pictures from their performance are on page B3.

New Oroville Chamber website launched

BY GARY A. DEVON MANAGING EDITOR

OROVILLE – The membership was introduced to the Oroville Chamber of Commerce’s new website at their meeting Thursday, April 12.

Clyde Andrews, interim president, designed the new site and demonstrated it to the membership in the Oroville Public Library’s conference room projecting it on a screen.

“We wanted the benefit of new site to be be threefold,” said Andrews. “First for information for people who are heading to Oroville Photo by Gary DeVon or considering a trip to Okanogan country; second as a yellow pages Clyde Andrews, president of the Oroville Chamber of Commerce, demonand third, to a lesser extent, to strates the organization’s new website at the chamber’s general membership provide information to perspective meeting held last Thursday, April 12 in the public library’s conference members.” room.

Andrews said although you don’t “You don’t get both a link and the one page webhave to be a member to be listed on the website, all businesses in the city’s business page, but for the same price of membership the directory are included, being a member has value- larger guys that usually have their own website are linked, while the smaller guy who might not have added benefits.

“Members can have their business websites linked a separate site gets a basic webpage for their busito the chamber’s website and can be reached just by ness.”

Andrews is willing to construct this simple webclicking on the link, Andrews said. “Businesses that don’t have websites will get a simple webpage for the page, the member just needs to emailSEE WEBSITE | PG. A6 member’s businesses and services.

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TWISP - Jacqueline “Jackie” L. Bradley, who served nine 4-year terms as Okanogan County Clerk, died in a fatal accident last Monday, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The retired county clerk, 73, was driving a 1997 Lincoln Continental eastbound on state Highway 20, about 11 miles east of Twisp around noon, when the car left the roadway, rolled and came to rest on its top.

The long-time county clerk, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was declared deceased at the scene, according to WSP Trooper C. Bruner’s accident report. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Bradley, a leading figure in Okanogan County politics, has served as chairman of the county’s Democratic Party for several decades. Originally appointed as county clerk in 1972, Bradley first ran for office in 1974 and served a total of 38 years in that position, the longest serving county official in the state at the time of her retirement in 2010.

Prior to her stint in the

LOA to use weevils to reduce milfoil

BY GARY A. DEVON

MANAGING EDITOR

OROVILLE – The Lake Osoyoos Association will try and control Eurasian Watermilfoil through the use of weevils, rather than herbicides due to concerns from across the border about their use.

In 2011 the association, in partnership with the Okanogan County Noxious Weed Board, wrote a planning grant to the state Department of Ecology’s Aquatics Division and was awarded a grant.

The goal of the grant is to develop an integrated aquatic management plan for Lake Osoyoos that

leads to the management of milfoil in the lake. Upon completion of the grant the association and weed board will write a program grant which they hope will give them the funding to implement their plan for controlling milfoil on the U.S. Side of Lake Osoyoos, according to Ford Waterstrat, LOA secretary.

So far the association has obtained several “Stop Spreading Milfoil” signs and given them to the City of Oroville. These have been posted near the boat ramps at Veterans Memorial Park and Deep Bay Park. Signs were also

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clerk’s office, Bradley worked in the county treasurer’s office for 12 years. After taking care of Superior Court records for so long, the always fashionably dressed Bradley was awarded the Warren G. Magnuson Award for lifetime achievement by the Washington State Democrats in a ceremony held in Seattle. In February Bradley was elected as vice-president to the Fourth Congressional District by her party.

“I worked with her for 30 years and I’ve always been amazed at how much energy she has,” said Okanogan County Superior Court Judge Jack Burchard about his longtime court clerk. “I know she was just arranging the caucus the day before yesterday.

“She just loved politics… never got tired of it or soured on it. It’s going to be very strange without her here in the community.”

Born in Portland, Ore., Bradley has lived in Okanogan County since she was four-years-old. Her great grandparents were among the first settlers of Chesaw in the Okanogan Highlands and she was proud of her pioneer heritage. She was raised by her grandmother, Grace McLean.

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Culp seeks full term Smith to seek election Fundraiser April in Superior Court to District Court 27 to jump-start Recently appointed by the governor, Culp will run in November general election Submitted by Chris Culp for Superior Court Judge

OKANOGAN - This week Judge Chris Culp announced he will seek election for a full term this November in Okanogan County Superior Court.

Culp was appointed and assumed the duties of the newly-authorized second position as county Superior Court Judge in 2011 for a one-year term.

Previously, county residents elected him as District Court judge in November of 1986 and voted to retain him in that position in six subsequent elections.

“Across the state, all Superior Court judicial terms are up at the end of this year; hence, my appointed term will also conclude. I am enthused about now seeking election, once again, by the citizens of Okanogan County,” said Culp.

“Among other things, being a judge is about being open minded, fair and decisive; it is about being a part of the community and appreciating its values and concerns. It will remain my goal to be a judge who listens and cares. I appreciate the confidence and trust placed in me and I will strive to remain the same judge people have come to know,” he adds.

Judge Culp pledged to continue the work of Judge Jack Burchard and others to maintain the county’s Drug Court for appropriate eligible felony offenders, be involved in the many aspects of juvenile court and work to maintain access for all to the Superior Court.

“It’s been an honor to meet and interact with the many professionals who help the court deal with difficult issues presented whether substance-abuse related criminal matters, family law questions, and cases involving juveniles or any of the many other types of cases presented. We are fortunate to have so many caring people in the many parts of our justice system. I look forward to continuing working with them while serving as judge,” he said.

Culp is a member of the Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club and previously served as a board member on the Omak Performing Arts Center Foundation. He is married to Omak attorney Peg Callaway and they have two children: Jason (better known as JJ Harrison, rodeo clown, who lives in Walla Walla with his wife Melissa and their son, Huck) and daughter Ashley, who graduates in May from the WSU School of Veterinary Medicine.

School Board to meet in library OROVILLE - There will be a change of location for the April 23 Oroville School Board meeting.

The Board of Directors will hold their regular meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary

School Library, rather than in the district office.

The change is for the April meeting only and regular meetings will resume in the district office in May unless otherwise notified.

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OKANOGAN - Heidi E. Smith, who was appointed to take Chris Culp’s seat on the District Court bench, has announced she will seek election as judge in the upcoming November general election.

She was appointed as District Court Judge in December of 2011 by the Okanogan County Commissioners after Culp was selected for a newly-formed second judgeship on the county’s Superior Court bench by Gov. Christine Gregoire.

Judge Heidi Smith “Since being appointed, I completed the week-long Washington Winston & Cashatt, P.S. in State Judicial College training and Spokane as a law clerk while in two traffic courses through the law school and as an associate in National Judicial College, ‘DUI the Construction Practice Group Court Enhancement’ and ‘Traffic until 2003, when she was hired Issues for Judges,’” said Judge by Okanogan County Prosecutor Smith. “I am currently participat- Karl Sloan to serve as the Chief ing with other judges throughout Civil Prosecutor for Okanogan the state in a month-long Search County.

“Soon after moving back to and Seizure web course put on Okanogan County, I met my husby the Washington State Judicial band, Eli Smith, a life-long resiCollege.”

She is a fourth generation res- dent and local farrier. After servident of Okanogan County on ing a term with the prosecutor’s both sides of her family. Her par- office, I went into private pracents are John and Mary (Colbert) tice, originally partnering with Appel, originally from Tonasket, Terry Karro, and later with Mary and now residing in Ventura, ‘Bess’ Derting, working primarily Calif. and has three brothers and in the areas of real property and small business.” one sister.

She said it has been a privilege “Growing up we all helped with my parents’ road building and to serve as District Court Judge land clearing business here in and she is grateful for the supWashington and tree service in port and encouragement she has California. I attended schools in received from family and comTonasket and Ventura, graduat- munity members, the county ing from Ventura High School commissioners, District Court in 1993. I graduated with a B.A. staff and her co-judge, Judge from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Henry “Hank” Rawson.

“I look forward to growing in 1997, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Gonzaga Law School and serving in this position, and finding more ways to promote in 2001.”

Smith was employed at access, fairness and efficiency in our courts, “ said Smith.

Still time to participate in clean-ups

By Gary A. DeVon Managing Editor

NORTH COUNTY – Oroville and Tonasket have scheduled their Spring Clean-ups for this week, with Oroville’s going through Thursday, April 19 and Tonasket’s through Friday, April 20.

During the annual Spring Clean-up city crews for both towns are authorized to pick up and remove burnable yard waste, excluding stumps and oversized prunings for residences and businesses as time permits. Prunings should be under four foot long and piled and bundled for easy removal and organic yard waste, like leaves and grass trimmings, should be separated into paper bags or cardboard boxes (no plastic).

In Oroville, the pick-up is scheduled for Thursday, April 19 (and Friday, April 20 if necessary) and can be scheduled by contacting city hall at (509) 476-2926. Also in Oroville, collection fees may be assessed for appliances, tires and/or large pick-ups. Batteries and hazardous materials will not be collected.

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Darin and Elaina Halvorsen, founders of More To Life, hope to be able to hire grant writers for their non-profit organization a result of their April 27 fundraiser.

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TONASKET - How does one find a way to raise up to $2 million for a project in a town the size of Tonasket?

Darin and Elaina Halvorsen, founders of More To Life, hope to show how it can happen.

The Tonasket residents are hosting the first fundraiser for a youth center they plan to build as part of the core mission of their 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

More To Life’s purpose is to support middle and high school-aged students by providing academic, social and athletic activities in a safe and encouraging environment.

“We’re here purely to support and encourage the kids,” said Darin Halvorsen. “We have a tentative verbal agreement to purchase some property near the school, and hopefully the grant writers can help us finalize that.

“We eventually hope to have a youth center that includes a computer/tutoring center, a social area with a stage and possibly a youth night club, and a gymnasium that could support AAU activities and give the school some support with larger events, like the basketball tournament they run in the summer.”

Halvorsen said growing up in the area gave him a feel for what the needs are, even has he spent most of his adult life on the west side of the state.

“I grew up in Oroville, so I witnessed what life is like here as a teen. The opportunities outside of school are pretty limited,” he said.

“That’s why Elaina and I decided to return home, to provide opportunities to help kids steer away from making bad decisions. From alcohol to drugs to teen pregnancy, a lot happens when there aren’t other opportunities available.”

Though this is the first fundraiser and first major community event for More To Life, many youth and their parents in Tonasket are familiar with the beginnings of their work. Since the fall of 2010, they have been among the primary drivers of the Fifth Quarter “after-party” events

following Tonasket High School’s home football and some home basketball games.

“Aaron Bevier (youth pastor at Tonasket Free Methodist Church) approached us and asked if we’d be interested in doing the Fifth Quarters,” Halvorsen said. “It was all his idea, but we kind of ran with it.”

The fundraiser obviously is not in itself going to make a dent in the funds needed to complete the project. Instead, Halvorsen hopes to hire one or two grant writers that would be capable of securing the types of grants that would fund the project.

“It’s a whole lot of money,” Halvorsen said. “It’s going to be a huge challenge, but we’ve already gotten great support. With the right grant writers, I think the money is out there. There are a lot of people that have shown they are interested in a project like this.”

The event will be held at the Tonasket High School commons on Friday, April 27, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

For $10 at the door ($5 for children 10 and under), guests will receive a catered dinner and have a chance to see the talent of a number of high school students on display.

“We wanted the entertainment to be all students,” Halvorsen said.

“We have quite a variety, including singing, piano, a drumming number, a cheerleader doing some routines, the (Tonasket FFA) parli pro team.

“About the only thing we don’t have so far is someone doing a skit or doing some acting. We wanted to showcase how diverse the talent is here with our youth, and it looks like they’ve taken care of that pretty well.”

There will also be a silent auction going on throughout the evening.

“Really, we have two goals,” Halvorsen said. “First, to raise the money for the grant writers. And second, this is really the first time we’ve stepped out as an organization before. We’ve been here, but this is kind of our official introduction to the community.

It’s time for us to put our name out there.”

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Tonasket Chamber reminds members to renew

By Brent Baker bbaker@gazette-tribune.com

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Seattle peace activist Kit Kittridge will present stories about her recent work on peace and justice issues in the Middle East at the ninth annual Peace Festival to be held in Tonasket on Saturday, May 5.

Gaza Freedom Flotilla and Code Pink activist highlight Peace Festival Submitted by Rick Gillespie Festival Organizer

TONASKET - The annual Peace Festival in Tonasket on Saturday, May 5 will feature Seattle activist, Kit Kittridge, who will present stories about her recent work on peace and justice issues in the Middle East.

Kittridge has been to Gaza five times in the last three years with CodePink and other peace organizations working with doctors, farmers and children’s groups.

She was in Tahrir Square during the Egyptian Revolution in Jan 2011, and in Cairo for the Gaza Freedom March in Jan 2010.

Most recently, she was imprisoned by the Israeli government, with other Europeans who were aboard a flotilla of boats bringing food and medicine to people of Palestine.

The ninth annual Peace Festival will take place on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Community Cultural Center in Tonasket, 411 Western Ave., just

south of the Tonasket Natural Food Co-op.

Other presenters will be storyteller Dayton Edmonds of Omak, a veteran and Shane Barton, VA Services Counselor. An opening circle at 2 p.m. will include a sharing of songs, poems and stories.

The annual Veterans Forum will feature local vets sharing their ideas on the necessary work ahead to establish a world of peace and justice. Festival events are free of charge, except for dinner and desserts.

At 6 p.m. in the evening, a Peace Family Dinner will be served. Dinner receipts contribute to the costs of operating the Community Cultural Center.

Music will be shared throughout the day. At 7:15 p.m., Broken Arrow will be on stage, followed at 8 p.m. by local danceable favorite, Hippies on Vacation.

The annual Peace Festival was begun by a local family who lost two youths in the military in the Middle East, and sought healing through a on-going partnership with the Veterans for Peace. The Festival has continued in memory of all the women and men who serve Peace throughout the world.

Weevils | FROM A1 given to Veranda Beach Resort in hopes they would help in the efforts to control the invasive weed.

The association has also published monthly newsletters to members highlighting milfoil research, water quality and current LOA news and they have also mailed Milfoil Watch Cards to all shoreline members, said Waterstrat. In addition, the group has continued bimonthly water quality testing on the lake and developed a webpage: www. lakeosoyoosassoc.com.

Representatives attended the 2011 Osoyoos, B.C. Water Science Forum and moderated a panel discussion on milfoil. Representatives also attended the Christina Lake Stewardship Society’s forum on “Exploring the Potential of Biological Control of Eurasian Milfoil in B.C.” The association hired Aquatechnex to survey the lake for milfoil so it can document the current amount of milfoil on the lake.

The survey revealed that Lake Osoyoos has a total of 94 acres of milfoil along the shorelines, according to Waterstrat.

“Given this past winter was relatively mild the (LOA) is anxious that 2012 could be a bad year for milfoil,” said Waterstrat.

“Given the uproar by the town of Osoyoos, B.C. on the use of herbicide in front of Veranda Beach in 2011 and the overall effects of the use of herbicide, and the fact that herbicides only crate a twoyear window of usefulness with milfoil, the LOA is looking at other methods including a very promising one of biological control using weevils,” he adds.

The weevils’ main food preference is milfoil and they are already native to the lake, according to the group.

“While they are only as big as a kernel of rice, they are veracious milfoil eaters,” Waterstrat said.

The south side of the lake has been impacted by the Canadians’ use of harvesters to mow down the top half of the milfoil, claims the group.

“This creates thousands of large and tiny fragments that float down to the United States side of the border and impacts our water quality and significantly helps to spread the milfoil,” Waterstrat said.

“All lake front owners have seen this with large plots of milfoil washing up on their beaches.”

The group says that milfoil is here to stay and the only hope of reducing it is to control it from getting worse. Currently

there are not enough funds in the Planning Grant to have an aggressive pilot program using the weevils.

“We are going to get together with our friends from the north and see if we can have a partnership to work together on a weevil pilot. It is time for action. It would be terrific if we could get our pilot in one area going this summer because then we could compare the results over time of the weevil pilot with the herbicide application that was done at Veranda Beech last September,” said Waterstrat, adding, weevils could turn out to be a more effective and less costly method of control.

Those that have questions or are interested in finding out more are invited to volunteer with the association, become a member or give a tax-deductible donation to help fight milfoil. The group’s next meeting is on Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Trino’s Mexican Restaurant in Oroville.

TONASKET - The Tonasket Chamber of Commerce membership renewals are lagging, and the organization is hoping to encourage last year’s members to re-up for 2012.

As of the Tuesday, April 10, chamber board meeting, only 54 of last year’s 82 members have paid this year’s dues.

“If you can give me a phone number list,” said Chamber President Dale Crandall,” I can give them a call (as a reminder).”

On a brighter note, treasurer Bill Nelson reported that the chamber was approved in its bid to receive Tourism Advisory Board funds this fall. Nelson said that the Chamber had $11,691 in the bank with all bills paid.

Patti Middleton, speaking for a group of people looking for ways to “spiff up” downtown, was on hand to see if there were others that were interested in getting together to share ideas.

“If anyone would like to meet and add or delete from our observations, we’re looking for that sort of interest,” Middleton said. “The sky’s the limit. If anyone wants to try and get something going, we’d like to get something done before the Tonasket parade (in early June).”

Middleton encouraged others of a similar mind to contact her at patti@buenavistaquilting.com or (509) 486-2341.

Loreen “Recycling Chick” Felstet was on hand to promote a number of area events, including the Fifth Annual Earth Day Alternative Faire at the CCC, April 21-22 (including an e-waste drop-off the second day); Recycled Art Month at the CCC, all of April; the Fourth Annual Green Fest at Wenatchee Valley CC-Omak during the day and the Omak Civic League Park in the evening and the Third Annual Conscious Culture Music Festival, June 8-9 at the Okanogan Family Faire grounds.

Felstet also said that due to funding issues, a hoped-for metal drive is on hold when hoped-for grant money didn’t come through.

“When Methow Valley did theirs, there was $10,000 in expenses to get started, but they made

tonasket council | FROM A1 After some discussion, which included whether or not vendors could get a permit directly from the city office, or whether or not vendors could be given blanket consideration through a permit given to the soccer association as a whole, Mayor Patrick Plumb decided to set up a committee to propose a policy.

“I’d like to set up an ad hoc committee with (city clerk) Alice Atwood and (police chief) Robert Burks to come up with something with (attorney) Mick Howe, and bring it to council for approval.”

“I think it would be great if the soccer association could get the permit to cover all the vendors they want to let in,” Olson said, noting it would be easier for the association to have the police remove other vendors that weren’t there with their approval.

In other reports, Jill Vugteveen (a U.S. Forest Service engine captain) said that there were about 3,000 acres of planned burns scheduled to take place this year, which is typical.

“We really want to give people a heads up about their burning,” she said. “If they’re not tending their fires, I would probably make contact with them because we’ve already had a couple of unusually big fires this year.”

City clerk Alice Attwood said that the PUD was repairing the streetlights on Highway 20 near the school that have been inoperative since last fall.

Plumb also said that he was involved in discussions for an underground ballot box drop off that could possibly be installed in front of city hall and would be used like a book return.

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over $50,000,” Felstet said. “This was supposed to be the seed money to get the recycling center built, so maybe we won’t be going that route.

“I don’t know that it’s squelched; we’re still looking for about five acres as the original location, the owner decided to plant there. Part of the expense is a fence, but really the main part is the assurance and structure needed to do the processing.”

Julie Alley said that after seeing ads recruiting volunteers for the Can-Am races, which are in July, it would be prudent for the Chamber to be doing the same for the Founders Day Parade, which is June 2.

“That’s one thing we really don’t do until later that maybe we should do,” Alley said. “Just saying, ‘Hey, we need some help now, and make sure you set the date for that.’ Even if people don’t come to the meetings, they can still volunteer.”

Also discussed was the need for a public address system. In the past, a PA has been borrowed from the Oroville Chamber for events such as Founders Day and Winterfest.

“Some of the fundraisers we’ve done we’ve earmarked for that,” Alley said. “Since we have a little money put aside... when we first started looking at it, probably $700-800. It’s something other groups could use. Several groups here borrow from the chamber in Oroville.”

“It would be nice to have,” Crandall said, adding that a survey of eBay showed that good systems were available at a relatively low cost. “Let’s look around and see what we can find.”

The chamber had also looked into bidding for a portable kiosk to house the new computer at the TVBRC. Crandall said that Quill and Barley Hyde had bid about $1,000 for a custom-built kiosk that would match the table they build for the TVBRC last year. However, the expense was more than the chamber had planned to spend, and other options, including the possibility of a donated used furniture, were going to be explored before making a final decision.

Finally, the chamber’s Vonage phone has been installed at the TVBRC. Its number is (509) 4867155.

The Tonasket Chamber of Commerce will next meet Tuesday, April 24, at noon at Rancho Chico.

(for the disabled) that hasn’t been used since 2002,” he said.

“Maybe if we could get a grant for this, it’s like a hardcore mailbox. I think Tonasket would be a good place for that.”

Councilmembers Scott Olson and Ramsey met with Highland Associates, the conservation district and a number of landowners to discuss how to deal with the state of the lower part of Bonaparte Creek near the Legacy Project.

“It’s just getting trashed,” Olson said. “They’re transient people that are using it. What can we do to that area so it doesn’t have to be cleaned up every year?”

Ideas included fencing off the area, or creating a small park in the riverfront area and trail to help draw walkers out of the railroad avenue between the old sheds.

“They were productive meetings,” Olson said. “But we haven’t moved anything forward at all.”

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In other business, the council approved a call for bids for the airport project and will advertise in local newspapers as well as contacting the engineer to determine other appropriate places to advertise.

In addition, the council approved the purchase of new utility billing software at a cost of $11,200, plus a $1,425 yearly software assurance contract. The primary advantage of the new package will be its ability to interface directly with the newer digital meters. It also will mean the end of the “postcard” utility bills. The new tri-fold bills will also allow for the city to add additional communications to the billing statements along with utility billing information.

A code review meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, April 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m. A public hearing regarding the Corso annexation was added to the beginning of the next regular meeting of the Tonasket City Council, which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24, 7:00 p.m.

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The tour will show a home that has been built using recycled materials, reuses water for their garden, and other earth-friendly living examples. The tour will conclude at an evolving Green Intentional Community which features underground living and more. Meet at the CCC at 9:30 a.m., we will leave at 10 a.m. and return about 2 p.m.

Sunday, April 22, Earth Day

Doors Open at 9:30 for Registration, Coffee, and Networking  First 50 attendees to register will receive a GREEN gift!

TOPICS: GO Recycle Center ~ Glass Crushing Project ~ Solar and Wind Power ~ GMO Food Alternative Transportation ~ Community Gardens and Composting ~ Rocket Stoves Conscious Buying ~ Slow Food Okanogan ~ Community Action ~ Recycled Art showing & more!

– Local food lunch available for . a $5 suggested donation – Come and learn about being Green in the Okanogan!

Sunday, April 22, e-Cycle Day Bring your e-Cycle to the CCC. e-Cycle = TVs and Computers, Monitors, Towers and Laptops only.

TICKET OUTLETS: Omak: Corner Shelf Book Store; Okanogan: Rawson’s; Tonasket: Tonasket Interiors; Oroville: Oroville Pharmacy & Brownpapertickets.com

Tickets online:

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Sponsors: WSAC, WESTAF, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON

Community Cultural Center 411 S. Western Avenue

For more information call Green Okanogan @ 486-2389 Connect with the Recycling Chick or Green Okanogan on Facebook

Sponsored by: Okanogan Family Faire ~ the Solar Shop ~ Slow Food Okanogan ~

Leaping Sheep Farms ~ Friends of the Trees ~ Merkaba Cafe ~ Matt Welles ~ Hockman Art ~ Fat Cat Farms ~ Raymer Machine Works ~ George & Patti Hill ~ Okanogan County Land Surveying ~ Larkhaven Farms ~ Community Cultural Center ~ Heart of the Highlands ~ SunStar Computer Services ~ Community Cultural Center ~ Grant’s Market ~ Corner Bistro ~ the Breadline ~ Lee Frank Hardware ~ Okanogan Highlands Bottling Company ~ Riverside Grocery ~ Tonasket Natural Foods Co-op

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OKANOGAN VALLEY GAZETTE-TRIBUNE | APRIL 19, 2012

THE TOWN CRIER News of Jackie Bradley’s death came as a shock

Submitted photo

Jackie Bradley (center) with the crew of the Okanogan County Clerk’s office at her retirement party.

The sad news of Jackie Bradley’s death travelled quickly around the county last Monday.

The longtime Okanogan County Court Clerk and mover and shaker in Okanogan County Democratic politics seemed to be well liked by all that knew her, no matter what their political affiliation. The fact that she was reelected to nine terms in a mostly conservative county speaks volumes about how well respected she was.

The last time I saw Jackie was at Superior Court Out of Judge Chris Culp’s swearing-in ceremony and the My Mind celebration that followed. As usual she gave me a big hug. According to her good firend Chris Gary A. DeVon Zaferes, and I can attest to it, that something she was always sharing with the people she knew.

Zaferes was kind enough to drop by with a couple of photos of Jackie, including the one with her and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell on the front page. He said Bradley was one of the most generous people he knew, helping people wherever she went. He recalled her asking him to stop to give a lift to someone who had a flat tire. The man was somewhat scruffy, according to Zaferes, who later learned that Jackie knew him from his trial in Superior Court. To her it didn’t matter it was someone who needed a hand, he said.

Always fashionably attired, she was usually the best dressed person in the courtroom, if not the whole courthouse. She was a force in local and state politics and always stood up for what she believed. She was also proud of her pioneer heritage and could always be seen at the annual Pioneer Picnic at Conconully State Park. An invitation to one of her Christmas parties was also very special.

Retirement didn’t slow her down and she was coming back from the Methow after meeting with someone last Monday. Zaferes said it was his understanding that she hit some loose gravel while driving down the Loup Loup and that’s what caused her to go off the road and roll her car. Whatever the cause, she will be missed by all of her friends – her death is a great loss to Okanogan County and state politics.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Aesthetics great, yet insignificant Dear Gary, If $10,000 is “toilet paper” how big is the budget? While the (Oroville) school is getting a new reader board for $32,000, which is by no means “toilet paper.” I am curious about the politics that are being discussed.

Some board members believe that they should have been informed that the school was going to be paying $10,000 toward it before it was purchased and other board members are saying “the superintendent is not supposed to be micromanaged.” I would like to believe that there is some accountability for what, where and when the money is spent.

I would tend to believe that is the role of a board!

However that is not my issue.

While a new coat of paint looks nice, a neat digital reader board is awesome and a cool TV in the entry way of the elementary school is fine and dandy, but what about the kids? Seriously, it would be nice if I was sure that the heaters were fixed at the elementary school so the kids in the north wing (preschool and first grade) don’t have to spend another winter wearing their jackets during class or if the playground equipment that should have been torn down 10 years ago was already being replaced. That is my issue!

What is it that we are teaching our kids here in Oroville, that the outside is more important than the inside? Aesthetics are great and yet insignificant, but our children are precious and irreplaceable.

Sincerely, Christina Shaw Oroville

Not your father’s Republican Party Dear Editor, Why are they messing with voter rights? Because the GOP is very nervous about the coming election. They know they have a slim chance of winning the White House, so they plan on stealing it by keeping Democratic voters from being able to vote. And if that fails, they can take the election to the Supreme Court and steal it as they did in 2000.

And in Rep. McMorris Rodgers rambling nonsense two weeks ago she was obviously hoping people are to stupid to know the truth. Some of her constituents might have bought it, but no one else. She receives the best health care possible, so what right does she have to blame the media and Democrats for the problem?

None!

Texas Gov. Rick Perry stopped funding for Planned Parenthood in his state, effectively putting a few hundred thousand women at risk in

Texas. It must be rewarding for the rich and powerful to sit atop their pedestals and look down on people say, “they’re just ants, squish ‘em, fry ‘em, poison them, they have no rights.”

And Margo Thompson.

Addicted to pot? Only a weakminded person could convince themselves of that. Do you have a brother in the task force, or is a jailer, or prosecutor, or builds prisons? They might lost their high salary “jobs” of putting harmless people always?

Smoke a joint, and when you get the munchies, try a little milk and sugar and cinnamon on your “rice”. Pot is less harmful than aspirin. There are too many hypocritical closet smokers who don’t have the guts to admit they are pot users.

Millions of them. If we all stood up it could be legal in no time.

Or should be.

We have arrived at a point in this country where partnership, tolerance, fairness and individual rights must take sway over the old system. It’s a different world and we must adjust to continue. The far-right agenda is for a small faction of America and has to be stymied. The current Republican Party has no resemblance to your father’s Republican Party. That’s why they are self-destructing. Here’s a good example. If a person thinks George Zimmerman was right and acted as such, you are completely biased. One sided with no balance. Democracy has no place in your mind.

Throw yourself a “tea party”!

Dan Dixon Oroville

One step at a time Dear Editor, Hello. I’m writing today because I received a letter from a dear sister in Christ. She spoke about how we all have a purpose and God has a plan for us all. She spoke about the simple things and how we all want a lot and how it comes down to just wanting a home and a companion. How we want our children to be saved as well as family and friends. She went on to tell me how she felt along a lot of

the time and her feelings about what’s important to her. She wants to help the hurting and lonely. I figure in her pain she sees others pain and loneliness.

Now my Grandpa Ed had a heart for others and taught me that home is where the heart is.

Sure it’s nice to have nice stuff but when it all comes down to it, stuff is stuff! Our hearts are living and breathing our home is within. We should be careful to whom we invite into our home.

I had bitterness and fear living there for years. Now I have the Holy Spirit and you never know true peace until you invite him in. Now, I’m only speaking of what I know to be true. Take it or leave it. I pray for everyone now even my enemies, which really I don’t got to many of them. I have found love and compassion for everyone. I’m not lonely anymore. I know I always have a comforter. It took losing my life to find it. Nobody can take what I have now.

My purpose is clear and simple. Love, help others, teach and write.

Community one doesn’t know if you don’t teach ‘em. The best way to teach is lead by example.

Reach out forgive, pray and don’t gossip! Our mouth is a weapon sharper than a two edged sword.

Practice being non-judgmental.

If you’re looking for your purpose start with what’s simple. Do unto others as you’d want them to do to you. Read Matthew 25. Seeds grow into huge trees and bears fruit. Plant little seeds and watch ‘em grow. I’ve been to prison. I’ve seen pain and emptiness. I found freedom in prison. I don’t need fancy

stuff. What I have now you can’t buy. It’s already been bought on the cross. I love all. I just do!

And I love the lost even more so because they need to know there’s a way. They are starving for love! Those hooked on meth or drinking to forget, my heart cries out for them. I know their pain, I had that pain. Those with depression, I know their helplessness. There’s a way. We don’t have to give up all our possessions, we just need to be willing to give them up at all cost.

There’s freedom in finding your home within your heart. It’s eternal. God knows our hearts. Let him direct your path. Don’t wait for the miracle be a part of it.

My Grandpa Ed’s purpose was about the impact made.

An Ozark hillbilly with a fourth grade education made a great impact in my life. He rode my bike at the age of 79, fell off/ wrecked and he got right back on it. He taught me so much!

Think on the impact that you are making! Good or bad your making one. Don’t seek religion, seek truth. You’ll find it! Get out of your own way and be humble, grateful. That’s the best way I know to begin. The seed for me was the seed of faith in living truth and love. It’s not who I am it’s who’s I am that matters most to me.

I want to thank everyone who’s in my life and who’s been in my life. I’m grateful for the life I live now. One step at a time.

Be encouraged in heart and united in love. Colossians 2:2.

God bless you all, His Servant, Sabrina Rounds, Missoula, Mont.

A president to unite us Democratic strategist and Obama adviser Hilary Rosen has caused something of a firestorm with her comment that Ann Romney has “never worked a day in her life.” Her slight of stay-athome moms — Ann Romney did the very Rep. Cathy hard work of raising McMorris five sons Rodgers — was not a fluke or a slip of the tongue or an isolated incident.

Rosen’s remarks were part and parcel of standard operating procedure in Obama’s Democratic Party: sow division among the American people and try to reap the benefits.

We’ve seen it happen too many times these last four years. It is a strategy that treats us not as Americans but as members of groups. Union or non-union,

rich or poor, liberal or conservative. Now President Obama seeks to divide women between those who work raising a family and those who work outside of the home.

Women are not so easily categorized. Like all Americans, we each have our own dreams and our own vision for how we want to live our lives. Those dreams and the decisions they entail should be respected, not held up to public scorn and ridicule.

But there is one thing that unites us all — we want to leave behind an America that is better than we found it, one where our children are not saddled with crushing debt, and good jobs are plentiful for those who seek them. On this critical point — perhaps the most important one on which to judge a presidency — Barack Obama has failed.

It’s no secret that President Obama has a dismal record on jobs and the economy. But many Americans are unaware of the fact that women have been hit hardest by his economic policies. Since President Obama took office, the unemployment rate

among women has surged from 7.0 percent to 8.1 percent and the poverty rate among women is at its highest point in nearly two decades. President Obama’s answer? Higher taxes and more regulation, which will do nothing to bring our economy back.

President Obama and his advisers claim there is a Republican “war on women.” In doing so, they hope to distract Americans from their shortcomings by igniting the divisive social battles of the past. What better way to turn attention away from the president’s record of failure?

We deserve a president who will bring Americans together.

Yes, we often disagree on the best policies to move our country forward. But we also have so much common ground, the sort of common ground that allowed for the great compromises that were once the hallmark of American government.

It was such common ground that allowed President Reagan and a Democratic Congress to enact legislation that ushered in unprecedented economic prosperity in the 1980s, or produced

welfare reform in the 1990s.

The American people are weary of gridlock. They are tired of ballooning deficits and runaway spending and a White House that has done nothing but increase the partisan bickering in Washington. We need a new start.

Mitt Romney was a conservative governor in a liberal state.

He couldn’t afford to be divisive, and if he wanted to accomplish anything, he knew it would take working across party lines. The results of his efforts? Nineteen tax cuts, a $3 billion budget deficit transformed into a $2 billion rainy-day fund and 4.7 percent unemployment.

Barack Obama had his chance.

He decided to squander it dividing Americans against themselves. It is time for a change.

Mitt Romney has united people before. He will do it again as president.

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) is vice chair of the House Republican Conference. She is the highest-ranking Republican woman in Congress and her district includes Okanogan County.

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Okanogan Valley Life

Saturday, April 21 Memorial for Warren Brazel at 11 a.m.

By Marianne Knight

Are you all ready for another Pancake Feed? Well, there will be one on April 29, starting at 11

a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Molson Grange.

This will be your last chance to by your raffle tickets

Sunday, April 22 is the Highway Litter Pick-up. Meet at the Aerie by 9 a.m.

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We are currently having a raffle to benefit our Scholarship Fund. The prize is $400 in either groceries or gas. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. The drawing will be on Founders Day

Month of the Military Child Deployment: It’s not a game

By Daralyn Hollenbeck

The Month of the Military Child has arrived! It’s sometimes difficult for those outside military service to understand the impact deployment has on a military child and their family.

With an ingenious approach, the Iowa State University Extension/4H Group created a game and made it free and available to all! Playing the game creates awareness about what it is like for military kids (MKs) during the deployment cycle, from stateside to homecoming.

The colorful game board can be printed on an 8.5x11 piece of paper, or each square printed individually for a room size game where youth can be their own game piece. Board game markers can be anything from photos to dogtags. Players roll a die and move through out a deployment with blessings or

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It has been suggested that I occasionally give the menu for the following week. So, for the week of April 24 (a Tuesday) the entree is pork cutlets; Swedish meatballs on Thursday, April 26; and beef stew on Friday, April 27.

May Day Royalty will be here on Thursday, April 19 to meet and get acquainted with the Center Royalty and members. The menu that day will be roast beef. On Friday, April 29 the entree will be a hot turkey sandwich. Of course, there is always salad, vegetables, rolls and another side dish. For seniors 60 years of age and older

be a winHILLTOP and ner of one of the “Baskets” COMMENTS great donated by the

the cost is $3.25. For anyone under 60, the cost is $7.25 per meal.

Anyone can become a member of the center for $10 per year.

Last Tuesday, April 10, we voted for our May Day Royalty.

Lani Thompson and Larry Smith have been chosen to represent us in the parade this year and any other royalty events. Walt Hart

TONASKET EAGLES weekend at the Aerie. Limited tickets are available so get yours now!

This Friday at 7 p.m. we have Bingo that is open to the public with over 14,000 in prizes to be won. Our Friday night kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m.. The weekly special this week is a Bacon Ranch Cheeseburger for

BLUE STAR MOTHERS challenges all along the way. In the game, a “Good” card might read “You taught your youngest sibling how to tie their shoes.

Go forward one space” or “You get to have a webcam conversation with your loved one. Go forward three spaces”. A “Bad” card could read “You fail a math test due to lack of studying. You were unexpectedly needed to help out with your siblings last night. Go back one space” or “You accidentally watch a news report on the conflicts overseas.

You have a nightmare. Go back four spaces”. All cards are based on actual events in the lives of MKs. As they move through the game, non-military kids get to step into the issues of MKs. They will begin to feel and understand the roller coaster of emotions and family life their MK friends and relatives experience. They learn how to be a good friend and support by having a better sense of what

III has donated his convertible and offered to drive it in the parade.

Sally Eder is home after having surgery in Seattle recently. She even made it to the center to play pinochle Saturday evening.

Howard Cumbo is back in the Tonasket hospital after breaking his hip several weeks ago.

Meanwhile he had made stops in the Wenatchee and Brewster hospitals.

Pinochle scores: The Door Prize was won by Dolly. Most Pinochles were won by Leonard Paulsen; High Scores were won

by Glen Waggy and Ed Craig.

More next time. $5. Come on in and get some dinner before Bingo.

Coming up this Sunday we are having our Highway litter pick-up. Anyone wishing to help should be at the Aerie at 9 a.m.

Pinochle scores from last Sunday are: 1st and 2nd - a tie between Jo Porter and Danny Wietrick; Low Score - Ken Cook; Last Pinochle - Ken Cook and Julie Hovland.

We wish anyone who is ill a speedy recovery to good health.

God bless you all. The Biggest Little Eagles in the State. things they might do or say that could offend an MK or make them sad, and what things they could do or say to support them. To get through a deployment an MK needs to be strong and resilient. An understanding and informed network of support is a huge key.

This game is useful for the class room as a military awareness exercise or for personal counseling. MKs must learn to talk about their life with others.

They can’t keep it to themselves, no matter how ‘different’ it is.

If local teachers or club leaders are interested in using this game in your classroom the NCW Blue Star Mothers are available to help out. We can present it for you, as well. The game can be found online or contact us at ncw.bluestars@ yahoo.com or 485-2906.

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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.

Annual Spring Luncheon

Spring Book Fair TONASKET – Tonasket Elementary School is hosting its annual Spring Book Fair April 16 through April 20. This book fair is a buy one get one free book fair!

It will be open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

For questions contact Tonasket Elementary School at (509) 486-

Arbor Day Celebration OROVILLE – The Oroville Arbor Day Celebration is being held Thursday, April 26 at 3:30 p.m. at Centennial Park (next to Peerless).

Receive a free tree seedling courtesy of Oroville Garden Club. Refreshments courtesy of Royal Neighbors.

TONASKET – The Tonasket Community Church Annual Spring Luncheon is being held Saturday, April 21 at 12 p.m. This year’s guest speaker is Deborah Roberts. Enjoy special music by Lois Rhoades, For more information call Helen at (509) 486-2066 or Peg at (509) 826-4520.

Free fishing Seminar for Kids OKANOGAN – A Free fishing seminar for kids will be on Saturday, April 21 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Elks parking lot.

The Okanogan County Sheriff will have the rescue/patrol boat there to teach kids about boating safety. Also available will be handouts, demonstrations and prizes for the kids.

Grange Flea

Market OROVILLE – Oroville Grange flea market this Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 622 Fir St. Watch for signs on Highway 97. A lot of new items and lots of bargains. Tables are available to rent. Local honey available.

Donations welcome. For more information call Betty at 4763878.

Okanogan Valley

Church Guide Welcome to Tonasket Community Church

Annual Spring Luncheon 24 E. 4th Tonasket

Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 12 Noon

“Season’s of our Lives... Grandma’s Apron” Guest Speaker: Deborah Roberts Pastor - Teacher - Special Lady “A Little More Heart”– Luke 10: 25-28 * Psalm 34: 12-14 Special Music: Lois Rhoades  Music Teacher - Special Lady

$7 donation to the Christmas Mission Project.

More information: Helen at 486-2066 or Peg 826-4520

OROVILLE

Oroville Community Bible Fellowship

Sunday Service, 10:00 a.m.

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

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 Adult Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. • Sun. School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

4th Sundays, 6 p.m. Prayer & Healing Service.

Pastor Karen Davison

Valley Christian Fellowship

CHESAW

Chesaw Community Bible Church

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

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.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Trinity Episcopal

Tonasket Foursquare Church

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

Church of Christ

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

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

(509) 486-2000 • cell: (509) 429-1663

Tonasket Community UCC

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

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

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

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”

Pastor Jim Yaussy Albright. jim.ya@hotmail.com

Earth Day Alternative Faire TONASKET – Green Okanogan (GO) will be hosting their 5th annual Earth Day Alternative Faire on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22. This free, 2-day event will begin at 10 a.m. with a focus on topics which offer alternatives toward green living in the Okanogan. Saturday will be the day for tours, which feature underground living. On Sunday, GO will host an e-Cycle drive and a local lunch will be served with the event ending around 5 p.m.

This event is being held at the Tonasket Community Cultural Center, 411 S. Western Ave.

County Planning Commission Meeting OKANOGAN – A meeting of the Okanogan County Planning Commission will be held April 23 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Okanogan County Commissioners Hearing Room, 123 5th Ave. N., Okanogan. The public is welcome to attend.

Oroville School Board Meeting OROVILLE – This month the

Oroville School Board will hold their regular monthly meeting on April 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary school library, rather than in the district office. The change is for the April meeting only and regular meetings will resume in the district office in May unless otherwise notified.

Plant Diagnostic Clinics Open OKANOGAN – The WSU Okanogan County Master Gardeners will begin plant diagnostic clinics April 24. Master Gardener volunteers will be available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Tuesday in the County Extension office located in room 101 of the Okanogan County Courthouse, to answer questions and diagnose problems related to home gardening. Master Gardener volunteers will also be available Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Okanogan Farmer’s Market, located in the Legion Park in Okanogan, to assist with gardening questions.

OCCAC Board Meeting OKANOGAN – The Okanogan County Community Action Council Board of Directors will hold their regular board meeting Wednesday, April 25 at 5:15 p.m. at Community Action, 424 S. 2nd., Okanogan. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Oroville – Looking for gold?

Who isn’t? Gold panning and placer mining is a two session class on Wednesday, April 25 and Saturday, April 28. Our geologist will share insider information on what to look for and how to find it. You will pan for several kinds of minerals, and what fun when you find something, especially if it’s gold! Call Ellen at 476-2011, complete a registration form on

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There is also a stripped down mobile version of the chamber’s new site which is easier to use for people who have smartphones, according to the chamber president.

“One thing about also having a mobile site is that it keeps us higher on the search engines,” said Robin Stice, who owns Eden Valley Guest Ranch.

Stice and David Alloway, owner of Computer Services, maintained the old website and Andrews gave “kudos” to them for the job they had done and said copying and pasting information from the old site helped save time in creating the new one.

Members can add photos to the site and can make changes to their profile pages. To change your profile a member goes to the sign-in box in the lower left hand corner. Puts in their company email in the User Name box and hit Forgot Password. A new password will be emailed to the member and this can be used to sign in. From

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OCSRA Meeting OMAK – Okanogan County School Retirees Association meets 11 a.m., Friday, April 27 for a nohost luncheon meeting at Koala Street Grill, Omak. Guest speakers are Washington State Retirees President, Don Rifenbery, Vancouver an Executive Director, Ed Gonion, Lacey. For more information call (509) 422-3393.

Comedy Dinner Show OROVILLE – Everyone is invited to the next Fabulous Comedy Dinner Show and auction at the Oroville Eagles on Saturday, April 28. Leah Colbert with her belly dance troupe will be entertaining as comedian dancers, Ken Neal of the Peerless, Captain Mike Nickell of the Eagles, Trygve Culp of the Back Country Horsemen, just to name a few. Dinner will be choice of buffalo or beef lasagna, Caesar salad and garlic bread.

Desserts, along with an assortment of items will be auctioned off. Event is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

All proceeds will go to the CanAm Hydroplane races on Lake Osoyoos, happening July 21 and 22.

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the back of our bright green catalog, or sign up at our recently updated website, www.northvalleycommunityschools.com.

OROVILLE – Applications for the 78th annual May Festival Parade are available at Prince’s Center (Customer Service), Sterling Savings Bank an the Oroville School District Superintendent’s office, or by calling (509) 429-9397 (Shay).

May Festival Parade is Saturday, May 12 with line-up starting at 8 a.m. and judging starting at 8:30 a.m.

their the user can change their profile and select a new password.

The site includes several other user friendly features, including an events calender that always shows the next three upcoming events on the front page. To ask to have your event included just send Andrew’s an email at orovillewashinton@gmail.com or use the contact link on the website.

“At this point our site has been published, but it is a work constantly in progress,” said Andrews.

To visit the new Oroville Chamber website go to www.orovillewashington.org or www.orovillewashington.com.

In addition to the new website, the organization has a new toll free telephone number. The new number, 1-888-699-5659, can be set to ring specified chamber members during the off-season when the Visitor Information Center is closed.

This will also allow the organization to shut off the regular telephone service during the winter months saving on the telephone bill, according to Andrews. During the times the information center is open the regular number and the toll free number will ring and be answered there.

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local sports Waterville sweeps Hornets

By Brent Baker bbaker@gazette-tribune.com

WATERVILLE - The Oroville softball team scored a season-best 10 runs in its first game of a doubleheader Saturday at Waterville, but it wasn’t enough to get the Hornets in the win column as the Shockers claimed an 18-10 victory.

Waterville went on to win the second game in five innings, 21-2. “(The first game) was a tight game,” said Oroville coach Dane Forrester. “I see improvement with each game as the season progresses.”

Rachelle Nutt and Heather Galvan each had two hits and two RBIs, Justyce Olson and Kaylee Harris each had RBI singles, Fernie Perez had a hit and scored two runs; Tori King and Jasmine Nutt each walked and scored a run; Shelby

Scott scored a run and had an RBI; and Celene Cisneros had a pair of walks and scored twice.

In the second game,Tori King walked and scored, and Justyce Olson added a run-scoring single to account for the Hornets’ scoring.

The Hornets (0-8, 0-6 Central Washington League North Division) host Bridgeport for a doubleheader on Friday, April 20, and host Pateros for one game on Tuesday, April 24.

Bears pull away late BREWSTER - Oroville played its best game of the season April 12, staying within three runs of defending league champ Brewster until the fifth inning.

“Until the fifth inning Oroville ... was holding their ground,” Forrester said.

Oroville’s Tori King tags out a Waterville baserunner that went to great lengths to avoid King’s tag during the Hornets’ loss to the Shockers on Tuesday, April 10.

“Brewster opened it up in the sixth inning. The girls did well.”

Heather Galvan’s RBI single scored Kaylee Harris in the first, and Shelby Scott’s RBI groundout in the fifth scored Galvan for the Hornets’ second run.

Shockers roll OROVILLE - A disastrous second inning ended the Hornets’ hopes early on Tuesday, April 10.

After Tori King walked and scored to tie it at 1-1 in the bottom of the first, Oroville loaded the bases with two outs but was unable to take the lead.

The wheels fell off in the second as the Shockers ran up 19 runs to take command King, Heather Galvan and Rachelle Nutt all scored in the second inning as Jasmine Nutt contributed an RBI single.

Brent Baker / Staff photo

Brent Baker / staff photo

Dylan Fewkes’ pitching and the Tigers’ defense kept tied with Omak heading to the fifth inning of Saturday’s opening game.

Omak fends off Tigers

By Brent Baker bbaker@gazette-tribune.com

TONASKET - Tonasket’s baseball team had its chances against Omak in the first game of their Saturday, April 14, doubleheader.

The Pioneers, though, snapped a 3-3 tie with a five-run fifth inning and went on to sweep the Tigers with a 10-0 victory in the second game of the afternoon.

“We’ve been seeing improvement in practice,” said Tonasket coach Tim Cork. “But now we’re seeing it during games, too. We’ve gotten better, big time, especially with the pitching and defense.

“I think you’ll see us get better with the hitting, too. We just have a lot of guys who haven’t had a lot of at bats. We were stuck practicing in the gym for a few weeks, and it’s a lot different seeing the ball outside. We struck out a ton those first few games, but now we’re making a lot better contact.”

The Tigers trailed 3-0 early, but Dylan Fewkes’ RBI single scored Ian Young, and Jake Cory followed with a two-run double to tie it.

Fewkes, who walked five and struck out three, had a solid outing, but the Pioneers rallied for all five of their runs in the fifth after two were out.

John Rawley pitched the second game for the Tigers, walking five and striking out two.

The Pioneers (4-3, 3-3 Caribou Trail League) broke the game open with a five-run fourth inning and ended it an inning early with a pair in the sixth.

Trent Turner had a double while Cory and Kjeld Williams each had singles.

The Tigers (2-9, 1-5) host unbeaten Cashmere for two on Saturday, April 21, and travel to Omak the following Tuesday.

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Oroville’s Kaitlyn Grunst clears the high jump bar at 4-8 at the Tonasket Invitational on Friday, April 13. Grunst’s effort was good for a fifth place finish.

Tonasket boys, girls both 2nd at home Hornets, Tigers both shorthanded for Tonasket Invitational

By Brent Baker bbaker@gazette-tribune.com

TONASKET - Tonasket’s boys and girls each took second at the Tigers’ home invitational on Friday, April 13, while Oroville’s boys finished seventh and the girls took fourth.

Both teams were missing significant contributors due to the Future Business Leaders of America state competition in Seattle over the weekend.

“The teams competed hard and are coming along well as we head into the second half of the season,” said Tonasket coach Bob Thornton. “Thanks to the many volunteers, the meet went well.

We appreciate all those who gave of their time to support the athletes at

their home meet.”

Tiger boys win five events Chelan won the boys title with 87 meets to 85.3 for the Tigers. Omak (75) edged Bridgeport (74) for third. The Hornets finished with 34 points.

For the Tonasket boys, event winners included John Stedtfeld in the 100 (12.42) and 200 (23.88); Jake Hickman in the 800 (2:15.50); and Damon Halvorsen in the 1600 (4:51.50) and 3200 (10:12.00). Other top finishers included Zach Villalva in the 100 (4th, 12.77) and long jump (2nd, 18-6); Smith Condon in the 400 (4th, 58.77); and Dallas Tyus in the triple jump (3rd, 35-3).

“Our seniors - John, Jake and Damon - continue to show the results of their hard work in their victories,” Thornton said. “Freshman Joaquin Polito (5th,

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Brent Baker / staff photo

Tonasket’s Kelly Cruz makes a clean hand-off to Amber Kilpatrick as part of the Tigers’ winning effort in the 4x100 relay on Friday.

Closing the gap

By Brent Baker

bbaker@gazette-tribune.com

Tonasket 7, Okanogan 0 TONASKET - The Tigers picked up their first CTL victory of the season by forfeit as the Bulldogs were unable to field a full team for Tuesday’s contest.

Unlike last season, when Okanogan shut down its program for the year, the win does count in the league standings.

Last season’s Okanogan issue converted all teams’ games against the Bulldogs into non-league contests since some teams had played them and some had not when the decision was made.

Brent Baker / staff photo

Tonasket catcher Baylie Tyus tags out an Omak baserunner to complete a rare pitcher-to-first-to-home double play during the Tigers’ doubleheader with the Pioneers on Saturday, April 14.

TONASKET - As the Tonasket fastpitch softball team gets ready to face teams for the second time around, Tigers coach Emily Rimestad is eager to see the payoff of her young team’s improvement.

The league wins haven’t come yet, but as the Tigers showed in their Saturday, April 15, sweep at the hands of Omak, they’re about one “bad inning” away from being on an even keel with other league squads.

“I’m happy with where we’re at,” Rimestad said after Omak swept her team, 13-1 and 15-1. “When we started the season there were a lot of skills missing, things like being ready (on defense) on the balls of your feet ... We’ve come a long ways in those aspects of

the game.

“We’re competing now. With a little more experience of playing games against other teams instead of just against ourselves in practice, we’ll get better. The progress is definitely there.”

In both of Saturday’s games, the Pioneers took advantage of one big inning to break things open.

In the opener, Omak’s Shirlee Ramos capped an eight-run first inning with a home run. The Tigers settled down from there, allowing five runs over the final five innings.

Rilee Fewkes pitched for the Tigers, walking seven and striking out three. She also singled and scored on Sadie Long’s RBI single in the first. Amber Monroe had the Tigers’ only other hit.

In the second game, Omak (6-4, 3-3 Caribou Trail League) scored

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local sports

Frustrated Tigers fall to Omak

By Brent Baker bbaker@gazette-tribune.com

Brent Baker / staff photo

Tonasket’s Claire Thornton follows through on her backhand during the Tigers’ victory over Omak on Saturday.

Tennis teams edge Pioneers

By Brent Baker bbaker@gazette-tribune.com

TONASKET - Tonasket’s boys and girls tennis teams each squeaked out 3-2 victories over Omak on Saturday, April 14, each of them keeping their Caribou Trail League title hopes alive with the victories.

The boys team improved to 4-2 (2-1 CTL) and is locked in a three-way tie for second place in the league with Chelan and Cascade, one game behind 4-0 Cashmere.

The Tigers host Cashmere on Thursday, April 19, for their first meeting of the season.

Tonasket lost to Chelan 4-1 on April 9 and defeated Okanogan 4-1 the next day.

The Tigers have yet to play Cascade or Cashmere.

The girls are in a similar situation. At 4-2 overall (2-1 CTL), the Tigers are tied with Cascade in third place, with Cashmere (3-1) and Chelan (3-0) leading the pack.

The girls have also beaten Okanogan this season while suffering a 5-0 loss to Chelan. A rematch with the Goats is coming up on Tuesday, April 24.

Tonasket hosted Cascade in a rainout make-up on Monday, April 16.

Results were not available before the Gazette-Tribune’s deadline.

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The Tigers’ Trevor Terris rushes the net during Saturday’s contest with Omak.

League) return to action at home against Omak on Thursday April 19, and at Liberty Bell on Saturday.

By Brent Baker bbaker@gazette-tribune.com

BRIDGEPORT - The 4-1 loss at Bridgeport didn’t disappoint Oroville boys soccer coach Mike Pitts in the least bit.

Having to play the game 9-on-11 was another matter.

With only nine players available for their Saturday, April 14, match against the Mustangs, Pitts hoped that Bridgeport would be willing to match the Hornets’ numbers, as other teams have this season.

No such luck.

“They are the only team to not match our playing numbers this year,” Pitts said. “Although down from the start our team played cohesively and with passion. We kept the pressure on Bridgeport and since we were trying to win the game we had to take some chances in the midfield, leaving our defense vulnerable.”

Pitts said the Hornets had their chances, but didn’t capitalize on enough of them. Raul Rodriguez scored the Hornets’ lone goal in the first half.

“We won the ball possession advantage during the game,” he said. “But playing 9-on-11 was the deciding factor. We didn’t capitalize on some golden opportunities and given our situation we couldn’t afford not to.

“Given the adversity our team has faced, I couldn’t be more proud of the way our team played.”

The Hornets (1-7, 1-3 Central Washington

Omak 7, Oroville 1 OMAK - With the Hornets fielding just 10 players, the Pioneers agreed to a nine-on-nine match and wore down the Hornet ironmen, 7-1 on April 12.

Raul Rodriguez scored in the first half to knot the score at 1-1 before Omak pulled away.

“We’ve been battling (low) numbers all season and due to recent departures of key starters due to academic ineligibility, we will finish the season off with 10 players,” said Oroville coach Mike Pitts.

“We have been working in our new goalkeeper Lucas Mieirs, who has five weeks of experience since we lost senior goalkeeper Levi Werner to a knee injury suffered in the Tonasket game.

“Lucas was thrown into the lions’ den and has stepped up big on many occasions. Keeping his confidence level up is my main priority as he continues to learn.”

Pitts said with his entire team playing all 80 minutes every game, fatigue has been a deciding factor against many opponents.

“The players are getting valuable playing time,” he said. “Hopefully that will benefit them through the rest of this season and the next.”

The Hornets also fell at Manson, 7-0, on Tuesday, April 10.

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Shorthanded Hornets take 4th

Omak won the girls meet with 104 points to 99 for Tonasket.

Oroville’s girls managed a fourth place finish (58 points) despite its missing team mem-

Brent Baker / staff photo

Tonasket’s Michael Orozco can’t quite beat the Omak goalkeeper to the ball during the Tigers’ 4-1 loss to the Pioneers on Saturday. attitudes. They’re great kids, and I just love these guys.”

The Tigers (4-5-1, 0-4 CTL) host Cashmere on Saturday and are at Omak on April 24.

Bridgeport 3, Tonasket 0 BRIDGEPORT - A mix-up on the game’s start time did the Tigers no favors as they dropped a 3-0 decision at Bridgeport on Thursday.

“We got there and found out the game was supposed to start at 4:00, not 4:30,” Goyette said.

“We started without warming up, which I thought was toughest on Laz Ortega (in goal).

“We played OK, especially once

we got into the game. They had a couple of lucky goals. The game was extremely well-officiated, as well.”

Okanogan 4, Tonasket 1 OKANOGAN - Okanogan took advantage of an uninspired performance from the Tigers to roll to a 4-1 CTL victory on Tuesday, April 10.

“We didn’t play well,” Goyette said. “The whole game, we were slow on both sides. They did a good job of revealing and exploiting our weaknesses and scored some very nice goals.”

Michael Orozco scored on a penalty kick for the Tigers.

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Oroville soccer battles low numbers

121-7) is coming on strong in the javelin.”

Caleb Haney was the Hornets’ lone event winner with a discus throw of 126-2. Top finishers for Oroville included Zack Speiker in the 1600 (3rd, 5:01.24); and Ruben Renfro (2nd, 8-6.25) and Sean DeWitte (3rd, 8-6) in the pole vault).

“It was a cold and windy day again,” said Oroville coach Harold Jensen. “Hopefully the weather will be warmer (this week) in Quincy and we can field a full team.”

TONASKET - An old adage states that familiarity breeds contempt.

In the case of the Tonasket soccer team, having the same referees officiate just about every game is at least building a growing sense of frustration. And while it didn’t quite boil over during the Tigers’ 4-1 home loss to Omak on Saturday, April 14, it certainly bubbled close to the surface.

“At times we feel like we’re not even able to compete,” said Tonasket coach Jack Goyette, after reminding his team that Omak’s play earned the Pioneers the win much more than any officiating decisions. “Having the same officials every single game, home or away, is tough. Plus we can’t even seem to get a full crew (of three; Saturday’s game was officiated by one center ref and one sideline judge). It seems to me that is something the league needs to take responsibility for.”

The Pioneers took a 3-0 lead after Julian Cervantes scored three unassisted goals in the first half -- two off of direct kicks, including one that Cervantes booted in before the Tigers were lined up to defend.

That in particular didn’t go over well with the Tigers.

“The problems I had today weren’t with judgement calls,” Goyette said. “The game management issues like that should not happen.

“The Omak guys played hard, though. I liked the way they played. I thought we played our best game of the week, but they were a little better today.”

Jon Pantaleon scored for the Tigers early in the second half, redirecting Michael Orozco’s deflection of a direct kick to cut the Omak lead to 3-1, but Diego Kreisler answered for the Pioneers (4-4, 2-2 Caribou Trail League) to account for the final margin.

“The kids are working hard,” Goyette said. “They have great

bers.

Winners for the Hornets were Sierra Speiker in the 1600 (6:01.52) and 3200 (12:19.59) and Callie Barker in the pole vault (8-0). Other top finishers included Brittany Jewett (4th, 77-6) and Andrea Perez (5th, 75-6) in the javelin and Breanna Ervin (3rd, 6-6) in the pole vault. The 4x100 relay team of Selina Bobadilla, Breanna Ervin, Bethany Roley and Sonia Bobadilla (1:03.27), 4x200 team of Lisa Hartvig, Brittany Jewett, Bobadilla and Bobadilla (2:06.15) and 4x400 team of Kaitlyn Grunst, Ervin, Speiker and Hartvig (4:50.03) all finished fourth.

Tonasket’s winners included Cassie Spear (1:07.70) in the 100 and Ali Hill (31-11) in the shot put, as well as the 4x100 (54.40) and 4x200 (1:54.94) relay teams of Spear, Kelly Cruz, Amber

Kilpatrick and Karlie Henneman (54.40). Additionally, Tonasket’s Emily Mills, competing unattached and not included in the team scoring, clocked exhibition times of 13.94 in the 100, 27.79 in the 200 and 1:01.86 in the 400.

“The teams competed hard and are coming along well as we head into the second half of the season,” Thornton said. “Ali had a great league-leading throw in the shot put.

“Things are looking good for Tonasket track and field.”

Other top finishers included Henneman in the 100 (3rd, 14.64); Spear (3rd, 29.07) and Kilpatrick (4th, 29.30) in the 200; Devan Utt in the high jump (2nd, 4-8.75) and 100 hurdles (3rd, 18.47); Kathryn Cleman in the 300 hurdles (4th, 57.36); and Savannah Clinedinst in the pole vault (4th, 5-6).

six runs in the sixth inning to end the game one inning early.

Long was solid in the pitching circle until tiring in the final inning, striking out two and walking three before walking four in the sixth.

Courtney Jones’ RBI single plated Baylie Tyus with the Tigers’ run in the third.

“Part of the process has been getting the girls to play different positions so they know better what to do,” Rimestad said. “Our defense today was definitely better than it has been.”

The defensive highlight for the Tigers came in the second, with Long, Fewkes and Tyus combining for a pitcher-to-first-to-home double play.

“I’m very happy with the way the girls played,” Rimestad said, “and extremely happy we got past the fifth inning in both games.”

The Tigers (4-6, 0-6 CTL) host Cashmere for a doubleheader on Saturday, April 21, and play at Omak on April 24.

Okanogan 11, Tonasket 0 OKANOGAN - The Tigers stayed within range of Okanogan through four innings on Tuesday, April 10, but a three-run fifth inning put the game out of reach, and the Bulldogs finished it off with a six-run sixth.

Tyler Schreckengost’s three-run home run put the 10-run “mercy” rule into effect.

Brent Baker / staff photo

Tonasket third baseman Courtney Jones leaps for a throw during Saturday’s doubleheader with Omak. Amber Monroe backed up the play.

Melody Wolen, Sadie Long and Amber Monroe each had hits for the Tigers. Rylee Fewkes pitched, walking two and striking out three in the complete-game

effort.

Okanogan went on to upset state-ranked Cascade 13-12 to earn a split of its Saturday doubleheader.

This week’s games: April 19-28 (Schedules subject to change) Thursday, April 19 Soccer - Omak at Oroville, 4:30 pm Tennis - Pateros at Oroville, 4 pm Tennis - Cashmere at Tonasket, 4 pm Friday, April 20 Softball - Bridgeport at Oroville (2), 3 pm Saturday, April 21 Baseball - Oroville at Waterville (2), 11 am Baseball - Cashmere at Tonasket (2), 11 am Soccer - Oroville at Liberty Bell, 11 am Soccer - Cashmere at Tonasket, 11 am Softball - Cashmere at Tonasket (2), 11 am Track - Oroville at Quincy Invite, 10 am Monday, April 23 Tennis - Tonasket at Omak, 4:30 pm Tuesday, April 24 Baseball - Pateros at Oroville, 4:30 pm Baseball - Tonasket at Omak, 4:30 pm

Golf - Oroville at Lk Chelan Muni GC, 2:30 pm Soccer - Oroville at Warden, 4:30 pm Soccer - Tonasket at Omak, 4:30 pm Softball - Pateros at Oroville, 4:30 pm Softball - Tonasket at Omak, 4:30 pm Tennis - Lake Roosevelt at Oroville, 4 pm Tennis - Liberty Bell at Tonasket, 4:30 pm Track - Oroville at Mansfield Invite, 4 pm Thursday, April 26 Golf - Oroville at Alta Lakes GC, 2:30 pm Tennis - Oroville at Entiat, 4 pm Friday, April 27 Track - Oroville at Cascade Invite, 12:30 pm Saturday, April 28 Baseball - Oroville at Pateros (2), 11 am Baseball - Tonasket at Cascade (2), 11 am Soccer - Cascade at Tonasket, 11 am Soccer - Manson at Oroville, 11 am Softball - Tonasket at Cascade (2), 11 am Tennis - Tonasket at Cascade, 11 am Track - Tonasket at Riverside Invite, 10 am

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

‘South Pacific’ hits the state in May

By Sheila Corson OVOC Publicity

OMAK - Theater veterans and first-timers are dancing, acting and singing away in rehearsals, anxiously awaiting the performances of Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus’ spring production of “South Pacific” set for May 4-5 and 11-13.

The story follows a military base in the South Pacific during World War II, telling two love stories behind the backdrop of war.

Because of the veteran aspect, producer Kim Harriman, who also plays Emile de Becque, said each performance will also feature a tribute to veterans.

Before the second act, veterans in the audience will ask to stand and be recognized, while each branch of the military is honored.

For some, this isn’t their first production, nor even their first production of “South Pacific.”

CherylAnn Ellingson, who reprises the lead role of Nellie Forbush, will take the stage in this musical for the third time.

The first time was quite differ-

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Rehearsing for “South Pacific,” the spring production by the Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus set to play in May. ent - she was so shy then that she Players, but this year decided to church as a young child. didn’t get cast at all. A cast mem- do her first OVOC production “It’s the sense of being part of ber dropped out and she was in as for something new and to meet something bigger than the india nurse and island girl. new people. vidual,” Ellingson said. “It takes Ellingson, 42, said the second She brought along two of her everyone.” time she was in the play, she was three children - Naomi, 17, choFirst-timer Laura Giambalvo, the same lead in Chelan, where reographer, and Oliver, 10, an Riverside, said she hadn’t really she lives. island kid. thought about ever being in a She has done several producEllingson said acting is a “life- production, having a bit of stage tions with the Chelan Valley long love” since her first play in fright herself. But when 14-year-

Obo Addy and Okropong to perform in Omak

old son, Will Hughes, suggested it, she couldn’t refuse.

Giambalvo said she and Hughes had been heading out to the car after watching last year’s production of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” when her son said they should try out for the next one.

Hughes said Giambalvo immediately asked, “What do you mean we?”

“I somehow conned her into doing it,” Hughes said.

Giambalvo said she didn’t want to miss the opportunity of doing something with her son, meeting new people and doing something her son really enjoyed.

“It’s been about meeting a great part of the community that we otherwise wouldn’t have met,” she said.

For Hughes, he loves the feeling of getting to be somebody totally different on the stage.

“It lets me experience things that you normally wouldn’t experience,” he said.

Veteran performer Rocky Hutson, 54, said this will be his 26th production with OVOC. He has been involved since the first musical, where he helped backstage and with advertising. The

next year, he decided everyone else was having so much fun on stage that he should try it.

Hutson has enjoyed the acting, singing and dancing combination amongst many roles from The Grinch in “Seussical” to roles in “Wizard of Oz” and “Pirates of Penzance.”

“I really enjoy them and part of the enjoyment is creating something that is enjoyable for the community,” Hutson said.

The performances will also feature a silent auction, beginning an hour and a half before each show and ending at the end of intermission, Harriman said.

Concessions will also be open during those times.

Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m., while Sunday shows begin at 3 p.m.

The lead cast members include: Nellie Forbush, CherylAnn Ellingson; Bloody Mary, Betsy Rainsford; Liat, Alyssa Richards; Emile de Becque, Kim Harriman; Luther Billis, Jim Richards; Lt. Joseph Cable, Doug Leese; Captain George Brackett, Cliff Mathews; Cmdr. William Harbison, Al Camp; Ngana, Olivia Richards and Jerome, Ian Phares.

A festival of Flamenco

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Obo Addy and Okropong will perform in Omak on Friday, April 20, and in Winthrop on April 21.

Submitted by Vera Zachow OVOC Executive Coordinator

OMAK - Obo Addy and Okropong of Ghana will be performing African Rhythm and Dance at the Omak Performing Arts Center He will also be performing at the Winthrop Barn in Winthrop, on Saturday, April 21, at 7 p.m.

Addy presents traditional songs from Ghana sung in a vigorous call and response stile to the accompaniment of many African hand drums and gongo bells.

“They rhythmic layer in wawshishijay never compete but rather continually unfold and transform,” says Rolling Stone magazine.

“Obo Addy is a master drummer and it is the drum that is the heartbeat of this music. Dancing, singing and talking to us, Obo’s drums bubble with energy,” says Victory Review.

Obo Addy, Artistic Director of Homowo African Arts and Cultures, is a native of Ghana, West Africa. His life-long relationship with music began while watching his fatherís intricate drumming.

His father who was a wonche, or spiritual healer, guided spiritual ceremonies with his drumming.

By the age of six, Obo made the decision to become a professional drummer. At 18, he began to live his dream when he joined his first professional band and later joined the Joe Kelly Band. The pioneer tour of Oboade was the first professional traditional Ghanaian performance troupe to tour the West.

Obo left Ghana to perform with Oboade when the group represented Ghana at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, West Germany, and in 1974, when the troupe spent three months touring aboriginal settlements in Australia. The group was based in London and performed throughout the world.

In 1976, Addy settled in the Pacific Northwest. Ten years

later, based in Portland, Oregon, he established Homowo African Arts and Cultures as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Africaís rich culture, with emphasis on the traditional and still evolving music and dance of Ghana. Homowo is the only group with such a mission in the northwestern United States. The organization presents Ghanaian and American artists in local performances as well as international tours and as teaching artists in educational settings with the traditionally based group Okropong.

Obo, master drummer, teacher, and composer, received Oregonís Governorís Award for the Arts in 1993. In 1996, he was honored with the highest award given to traditional artists in the United States, the National Endowment for the Artsí National Heritage Award.

For more information, contact Vera Zachow at 509-422-2456.

Photos by Brent Baker

Eric and Encarnación of Flamenco Seattle performed before a packed house at the Tonasket Community Cultural Center on Saturday, April 14. Encarnación, a native of Barcelona, Spain, and her partner Eric Jaeger kept a crowd of nearly 200 entertained for about two hours with a mix of high-energy flamenco dance and music, as well as some rumbas and a few Latin numbers.

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removal of existing runway markings, crack repair on the runway, application of a rejuvenator/seal coat on the runway, painting new pavement markings on the runway and parallel taxiway, and all additional work described and required to complete the work.

Fifteen (15) working days will be allowed to complete the work. Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by cash, a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, payable to the City of Tonasket, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and payment bond, each in the full amount of the contract price. Contract documents may be examined at the following locations: 1. Tonasket City Hall, 209 S. Whitcomb Avenue, P.O. Box 487, Tonasket, WA, 98855 2. Century West Engineering, 1110 N. Park Place, STE. 303, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 3. online plan center: www.abadanplanroom.com Contract documents may be procured from the City of Tonasket upon payment of a $30.00 non-refundable plan fee for each set. To obtain a copy of the documents contact Alice Attwood, City Clerk at (509) 486-2132. For information regarding the proposed work, contact Ken Nichols of Century West Engineering at (208) 758-0620. This project will be funded in part through a grant administered by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Neither the State of Washington nor any of its departments or employees are, or shall be, a party to any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation of bids. All work performed will be subject to State prevailing wage rates. The City of Tonasket is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minority owned businesses to submit bids. The City shall have the right to reject any or all bids not accompanied by bid security or data required by the bidding documents or a bid in any way incomplete or irregular.

Award of the construction contract is contingent upon approval by the funding agencies.

Alice Attwood, Clerk-Treasurer Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on April 19 and 26, 2012.#381050 Call for bids on the Carter Mountain Wildlife Area Agricultural Lease The Department of Fish and Wildlife will be accepting sealed bids on approximately 80 acres (+/-) of dryland agricultural fields on the Carter Mountain Wildlife Area. Sealed bids will be opened at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Sinlahekin Wildlife Area Headquarters, 1680 Sinlahekin Road Loomis, Washington on April 27, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Please call 509-223-3358 to receive your bid packet or if you have any questions regarding this lease.

Bids will be accepted only if mailed and postmarked on or before April 27, 2012 or hand delivered before 1:30pm April 27, 2012 in ENVELOPES PROVIDED in Bid Packets will be accepted. Completed bids should be mailed in envelopes provided to: WDFW Sinlahekin Wildlife Area P.O. Box C Loomis, Washington 98827 ALL INCOMPLETE BIDS OR BIDS RECEIVED AFTER 1:30 P.M. ON April 27, 2012 WILL BE REJECTED. Please review the information sheet prior to submitting in your bid.

Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on April 19 and 26, 2012.#381125 NOTICE OF APPLICATION OPEN SPACE/TIMBER 2012-03 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Harold Mathis submitted an application for a transfer from Designated Forest to Open Space Timber Tax Classification on his property. The property is located off of Two Horse Rd, approximately 17 miles east of Chesaw. The property can be identified as parcel number 4031232005 located in Section 23, Township 40N, Range 31E, Willamette Meridian. The public is invited to comment on this project. Please send comments to: Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, Angie Hubbard, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7160.

Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and Quad City Herald on April 19, 2012.#381153

ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION — TONASKET RODEO GROUNDS — Saturday, May 5, 2012 Farm and Ranch * Vehicles * Household * Collectibles * Estates * Tools Consign Before April 20 so we can Advertise your Items.

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Public Notices CITY OF TONASKET, WASHINGTON ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WHITCOMB AVE. (US97) PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PROJECT Sealed bids will be received by the City of Tonasket, Washington, at City Hall located at 209 S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket, WA 98855 until 11:00:59 a.m. on Thursday May 10, 2012, and will then and there be opened and publicly read aloud. The improvements for which bids will be received are generally described below: - Removal of sidewalk and curb and gutter - Installation of sidewalk and curb and gutter - Installation of ADA curb ramps - Removal and replacement of asphalt - Crosswalk striping - Construction of a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) pedestrian activated solar powered crossing system - Miscellaneous drainage improvements - Relocation of existing utilities Plans and specifications may be viewed at the following locations: 1. City Hall, City of Tonasket, 209 S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket, WA 98855 2. Varela & Associates, Inc., 601 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 328-6066 3. Various Plan Centers – call Varela & Associates or go to www.varelaengr.com for a list.

All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Tonasket. Contract documents may be obtained from Varela and Associates, Inc., located at 601 W. Mallon, Suite A, Spokane, Washington 99201 upon payment of $30.00. Contract documents are on file for inspection at the Tonasket City Hall. For additional information regarding this project, contact Daniel Cowger, P.E. at Varela & Associates, Inc., by phone at (509) 3286066, or email at danielc@varelaengr.com. The project is being funded by a federal grant administered by the Washington State Department of Transportation, Federal Aid No.: STPE-0097(156). The City of Tonasket in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat.

252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award.

The City of Tonasket is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minority-owned businesses to submit bids. The City of Tonasket has the right to reject any or all bids.

Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on April 19 and 26, 2012.#381065 Five-Year Review Scheduled – Silver Mountain Mine Site, Facility Site ID No.101, County Road 4371, Loomis, Okanogan County The Department of Ecology (Ecology) is scheduling the 4th five-year periodic review at the Silver Mountain Mine Site located in Loomis, Okanogan County, Washington. Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), this site requires a five-year periodic review because contaminants remained on the site following remedial actions. CERCLA requires periodic reviews of the cleanup at a minimum of every five years. The purpose of the five-year review is to evaluate the implementation and performance of the remedy and to make sure the remedy is protective of human health and the environment. More information is available at Ecology’s website: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/gsp/Sitepage.aspx?csid=3033. For more information or to give written comments, please contact Jeff Newschwander, Site Manager, at the following address: Ecology’s Central Regional Office 15 West Yakima Ave Yakima, WA 98902 (509) 454-7842 Jeff.Newschwander@ecy.wa.gov PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: April 23, 2012 through May 23, 2012 Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune April 19, 2012.#379519 DECLARATION OF FORFEITURE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.30 Grantor: (1) Couch, Robert L. (2) Couch, Phyllis C. Grantee: (1) Robison, Larry L. (2) Robison, Esther A. Legal Description (abbreviated): Lot 3 By Design Short Plat Additional legal(s) on Page 2 Assessor’s Tax Parcel ID # 8808400300 Reference Nos. of Related Documents: Real Estate Contract dated March 22, 2002, Okanogan County

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Auditor # 3045396 TO: LARRY L. ROBISON, ESTHER A. ROBISON AND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT (DCS) (a) The name, address and telephone number of the Seller: Name: Robert L. Couch and Phyllis C. Couch Address: PO Box 923, Omak, WA 98841 Telephone Number: (509) 422-1942 (b) Description of Contract: Real Estate Contract dated March 22, 2002, executed by Robert L. Couch and Phyllis C. Couch, husband and wife, as Seller, and Larry L. Robison and Esther A. Robison, husband and wife, as Purchaser, said Contract being recorded April 5, 2002, under Auditor’s File No. 3045396, Records of the Auditor of Okanogan County, Washington. (c) Legal Description of the Property: Lot 3 By Design Short Plat, as per Short Plat thereof recorded in Volume A-2 of Short Plats, page 188, under Auditor’s File No. 839805, Okanogan County Records. (d) Forfeiture: The Contract described above is forfeited, the purchaser’s rights under the Contract are canceled and all right, title and interest of the purchaser in the property and of all persons claiming an interest in all or any portion of the property through the purchaser or which is otherwise subordinate to the seller’s interest in the property, are terminated, except the following persons and claims: NONE (e) Surrender of Possession: All persons whose rights in the property have been terminated and who are in or come into possession of any portion of the property (including improvements, unharvested crops and timber) are required to surrender such possession to the seller not later than ten days after the recording of this document. (f) Compliance with Statutory Procedure: The Contract forfeiture was conducted in compliance with all requirements of RCW Chapter 61.30 in all material respects and the applicable provisions of the Contract described above. (g) Action to Set Aside: The purchaser and any person claiming any interest in the purchaser’s rights under the Contract or in the property who were given the Notice of Intent to Forfeit and the Declaration of Forfeiture have the right to commence a court action to set aside the forfeiture by filing and serving a summons and complaint within sixty (60) days after the date this Declaration of Forfeiture is recorded, if the seller did not have the right to forfeit the Contract or failed to comply with the provisions of RCW Chapter 61.30 in any material respect. (h) EARLIER DECLARATION SUPERSEDED: This Declaration of Forfeiture supersedes any Declaration of Forfeiture previously given with respect to this Contract.

DATED this 17th day of April 2012. /s/: Robert L. Couch, Seller /s/: Phyllis C. Couch, Seller STATE OF WASHINGTON ss.

County of Okanogan I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Robert L. Couch and Phyllis C. Couch signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.

GIVEN under my hand and official seal this 17th day of April, 2012. /s/: Debbie Moore, Notary Public in and for the State of Washington. My commission expires 1/23/16.

Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on April 19, 2012.#381088

NOTICE OF APPLICATION OPEN SPACE/TIMBER 2011-01 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Scott Sims & Wendy Wejmar submitted an application for a transfer from Designated Forest to Open Space Timber Tax Classification on their property. The property is located off of Wedge Rd, approximately 20 miles east of Tonasket. The property can be identified as parcel number 3730062008 located in Section 06, Township 37N, Range 30E, Willamette Meridian. The public is invited to comment on this project. Please send comments to: Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, Angie Hubbard, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7160.

Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and Quad City Herald on April 19, 2012.#381144 Notice of Final Decision YN Newby SE 2012-3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Rick Alford, Yakama Nation Fisheries has submitted a Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) for an Okanogan County Shoreline Exemption. The Newby Acclimation pond will be used as an acclimation/release site for Coho smolts. These fish are part of the Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration Program (MCCRP) whose goal is to restore naturally spawning populations to the Wenatchee and Methow watersheds. The MCCRP utilizes Coho pre-smolts that are reared in lower Columbia River hatcheries. These fish are trucked to acclimation sites in the region for additional rearing and release. During the acclimation period fish are fed daily. At the end of the acclimation period, the outlet screens are removed and smolts exit the ponds volitionally. The project is located on the Twisp River on parcel 3321080039 within Okanogan County, T. 33, N, R, 21 EWM, S. 08.

Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and Quad City Herald on April 19, 2012.#381139 Okanogan County Notice of Final Decision Project: Eagle Fuel Short Plat 201120 Proponent: Ronald Fry Decision: Approved Date of Publication: April 19, 2012 Appeal Deadline: May 10, 2012 The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 21 calendar days of the publication date, parties with standing may appeal this decision to Okanogan County Superior Court at 149 N. 3rd Ave., Okanogan, WA, pursuant to RCW 36.70 C. Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and Quad City Herald on April 19, 2012.#381082 Public Hearing Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a public hearing is set for 11:30 AM, May 1, 2012, to consider a supplemental appropriation from a Firearms & Archery Range Recreation (FARR) Grant in the amount of $60,000. The supplemental will be used for a new indoor training building at the Sheriff’s Range Facility. The hearing will be held in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing or submit their comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840.

Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and Quad City Herald on April 19 and 26, 2012.#381335 Public Hearing Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a public hearing is set for 11:00 AM, April 30, 2012, to consider a supplemental appropriation from E911 Wa. Military Department Grant in the amount of $73,276. The supplemental will be used for Repairs and Maintenance Small Tools and Minor Equipment. The hearing will be held in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington.

Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing or submit their comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840.

Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and Quad City Herald on April 19 and 26, 2012.#381131

Public Notice Notice of abandoned property and sale of same. Attention Robert Elis and Sherry Combs. As of April 2012 the rent on your storage unit located at Oroville Mini Storage, 140 Chesaw Road, Oroville, Wash., is 9 months past due. Attempts to contact you have been unsuccessful.

Your unit is considered abandoned and will be auctioned. Date of sale has been set 4/28/12. Contact 509560-0116 for further information.

Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on April 12 and 19, 2012.#379475

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By Cara Valdez, OHS Senior

Is this the beginning of the end? Or is it just the beginning?

Whatever it is I know it is a time to look back and reflect on how we met, what we’ve been through with each other, and times that we will never forget, but most importantly it is time to say goodbye to our childhood and step into our dreams and adulthood.

This is a time to recognize all the different sorts of things that we as Oroville’s Graduating Class of 2012, have triumphed. It is time to take heed to our bright future.

As I look back on moments in this year’s history, I smile at the time of our last Homecoming Bonfire. together. After shouting out cheers like “Hey Crowd, Hola Hola Eh, and Who Rock’s the House,” to the student body who attended the bonfire. I remember standing next to the fire with fellow seniors, Madison Hatch, Anamae Rood, Brittney Pelligrini, Cesar Santana, Raul Rodriquez, Ali Fulmer, and many more. I turned to Madison and Anamae and made up a quote

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so true yet rather gloomy, “This may be our last hoo-rah together, but it is a time to celebrate on all that we have conquered and triumphed together, We are the Class of 2012!” Whatever this may be, one thing is for certain; it has been a long but pleasant journey with all my fellow brothers and sisters.

Arriving here only seven years ago, I haven’t been here as long as most of my classmates, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I wasn’t welcomed in so quickly like a sister. I’ve been here through most of the important stuff like; six grade camp, Central Washington University’s tour, Eighth grade promotion, freshman orientation, all sorts of prom’s and fundraising, many sporting events, driver’s ed, music concerts, plays, May Day Festivities, Dominican Republic and Turkey Exchanges, and many other community events.

I remember the scavenger hunt we took in sixth grade, and carrying rocks when we got into mischief; I recall the “Mento Explosion Incident,” with not to mention any names or anything,

Josh ‘Turtle’ Minarcin. I remember on a Junior High band trip to Keromeos, BC when JD King was the drummer boy and I was the flute girl. JD gave me a ticket to the snack stand to get a ice cream pop and when my mom found out she freaked because here was this boy “giving gifts” to her daughter.

Or when as graduating eighth graders we all dressed up in beautiful gowns and handsome ties and fancy shoes and walked to the song, “Never to Late by Three Days Grace.” Dancing in front of the whole school to the Chicken Dance was a very nervous thing to do, but at least I had my fellow “Freshies” at my side. It’s true I am very much going to miss calling out cheers as captain of the football cheer squad, and that one very memorable exchange trip to the Dominican Republic where I experienced so much. There is no doubt when fall rolls around I will miss seeing all of the faces walking down the OHS halls. Through it all, though I am so privileged to have had the classmates that I

have had to travel to travel on this road together.

On June 2, 2012 we will be walking down the aisle, walking down a new path, and walking to a new future together. In no time we will start our new lives as individuals, in new cities, new states, and on new adventures, but the one thing that will always keep us together is our connection as being the Class of 2012 at Oroville High School.

I want to express for all the seniors at Oroville High School our gratitude towards our parents, guardians, advisors, teachers, mentors, families, friends, and our community who helped push each and every one of us along our educational road. Sometimes the road was smooth, sometimes the road was bumpy, but no matter the situation there was always someone there to help us and that’s one of the great things of being from Oroville. Thank you all so very much, we will always remember you.

In closing, to my classmates I love you guys and wish you all the best! God Bless and Ya-who for the Class of 2012! See you in 2022!

Hornet tennis has busy week

By Brent Baker bbaker@gazette-tribune.com

EAST WENATCHEE - The Hornets met White Swan at Eastmont High School in East Wenatchee on Saturday, April 14, losing both boys matches and three of four girls matches.

Ronel Kee lost his first singles match 6-2, 6-1 while Joseph Sarmiento lost in second singles, 6-4, 6-2.

For the girls, Menze Pickering dropped a heartbreaker, 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 7-5 and Ashley Marcolin fell 6-2, 1-6, 6-1. Aya Cruspero and Maddy Richardson lost 6-3, 6-4 while Angela Nelson and Meagan Moralez won second doubles 6-4, 6-1.

Tonasket Invitational Boys Results Team Scoring - Chelan 87, Tonasket 85.3, Omak 75, Brdprt 74, Liberty Bell 63.3, Republic 59.3, Oroville 34, Brewster 30, Pateros 16.

100 Dash - 1. J. Stedtfeld, TON, 12.42; 2. K. Stevens, CHL, 12.43; 3. A. Watson, LBE, 12.54; 4. Z. Villalva, TON, 12.77; 5. D. Marquez, PTR, 12.78; 6. C. Schwartz, CHL, 12.79; 7. T. Smith, ORO, 12.98; 8.

S. Condon, TON, 13.24.

200 Dash - 1. J. Stedtfeld, TON, 23.88; 2. S. Trudeaux, OMK, 24.23; 3. D. Marquez, PTR, 24.58; 4. K. Craig, BPT, 24.70.

400 Dash - 1. L. Daily, LBE, 54.57; 2.

S. Trudeaux, OMK, 55.04; 3. D. Marquez, PTR, 57.49; 4. S. Condon, TON, 58.77; 5. M. Flowers, CHL, 59.48.

800 Run - 1. J. Hickman, TON, 2:15.50; 2. M. Goble, OMK, 2:17.10; 3. K. Putnam, LBE, 2:19.40; 4. O. Castro, BRW, 2:22.20; 5. D. Catone, TON, 2:27.90; 1600 Run - 1. D. Halvorsen, TON, 4:51.50; 2. M. Goble, OMK, 4:58.33; 3. Z. Speiker, ORO, 5:01.24; 4. D. Forsman, REP, 5:07.50; 5. S. Goble, OMK, 5:15.91.

3200 Run - 1. D. Halvorsen, TON, 10:12.00; 2. D. Forsman, REP, 10:32.00; 3. S. Goble, OMK, 11:15.09; 4. G. Reyes, CHL, 11:47.08; 5. T. Woodruff, LBE, 12:01.90; 6. R. Marchand, 12:29.20; 7. Z. Collins, TON, 16:51.97.

110 Hurdles - 1. E. Oscarson, CHL, 17.59; 2. K. Craig, BPT, 19.23; 3. Z. Brown, REP, 19.69; 4. R. Knowles, REP, 20.28; 5. T. Lozano, BPT, 21.44; 6. D. Hall, OMK, 22.03.

300 Hurdles - 1. K. Craig, BPT, 43.69; 2. E. Diaz, CHL, 44.51; 3. Z. Brown, REP, 45.91; 4. R. Knowles, REP, 50.12; 5. T. Gray, PTR, 55.25.

4x100 Relay - 1. LBE 48.07; 2. CHL 48.54; 3. BPT 49.00; 4. BRW 49.12; 5. ORO (DeWitte, Speiker, Renfro, Smith) 50.05.4x400 Relay - 1. CHL 3:41.39; 2. LBE 3:44.07; 3. BRW 3:49.56; 4. TON 3:54.70; 5. OMK 3:55.29; 6. ORO

On Friday the 13th, Oroville traveled to Pateros.

For the boys, Kee fell to Jose Martinez in first singles, 6-4, 6-4 while Sarmiento edged Jose Cruz 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5). Donny Wise fell to Adam Mac 8-0 while Kee and Wise played back against Isaac Looper and Taylor Doucette, winning 8-6.

In the girls matches, Pickering lost to Chloe Wengle 6-1, 6-1, Marcolin lost to Betssy Hernandez 4-6, 7-5, 6-0; Cruspero lost to Alejandra Cuin, 6-2, 6-2; Hilderbrand and Richardson fell to Margie Brammer and Jocelyn Reyes 6-1, 6-1; and Nelson and Moralez lost to Maribel Mariscal and Monica Chavel 6-2, 6-1.

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9-7 and Moralez and Nelson fell 8-2.

The Hornets also traveled to Omak on Thursday, April 12.

Kee lost to Greg Sklar 6-0, 6-0; Sarmiento fell to Cody Smith 6-4, 1-6, 6-3; and Wise lost to Matt Pearce 6-0, 6-1.

For the girls, Pickering lost to Shaylyn Goodall 6-0, 6-0; Marcolin lost to Ashley Sandoval 6-4, 4-6, 6-1; Cruspero fell to Annalise Godall 6-1, 6-4; Hilderbrand and Richardson lost to Taty Martinez and Evie LaGrou 6-1, 6-1; Nelson and Moralez lost to Danielle Bentson and Nicole Statler 6-0, 6-0; and Krysta VanWoert and Megan Mieirs lost to Hanna Love and Eugene Cottu 8-5.

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G. Campos, BPT, 41-2.5; 2. J. LaGrou, OMK, 38-6; 3.

A. Schwartz, CHL, 37-4; 4. M. Thornton, OMK, 36-3; 5. J. Stedtfeld, TON, 33-10.5.

Discus - 1. C. Haney, ORO, 126-2; 2. A. Schwartz, CHL, 95-11; 3.

D. Garcia, BPT, 86-10; 4. T. Price, REP, 79-10; 5. S. McDowell, BPT, 78-10.

Javelin - 1. H. Bach, 141-7; 2. D. Garcia, BPT, 133-0; 3. J. McMillan, LBE, 129-4; 4. K. McGaffey, REP, 128-1; 5. J. Polito, TON, 121-7.

High Jump - 1. J. LaGrou, OMK, 5-10; 2. P. Ebreo, BPT, 5-8; 3. D. Slagle, REP, 5-6.5; 4. J. Hanson, LBE, 5-6; 5. H. Bach, BRW, 5-2.25; 6-t. L. Daily, LBE, 5-2; 6-t. D. Tyus, TON, 5-2.

Pole Vault - 1. B. Cadena, CHL, 9-0; 2. R. Renfro, ORO, 8-6.25; 3. S. DeWitte, ORO, 8-6; 4. G. Reyes, CHL, 6-0.

Long Jump - 1. A. Watson, LBE, 191.5; 2. Z. Villalva, TON, 18-6; 3. J. Koffel, REP, 18-2; 4. K. Stevens, CHL, 18-1; 5. J. Squires, BRW, 176; 6. R. Renfro, ORO, 17-4.

Triple Jump - 1. J. LaGrou, OMK, 375; 2. G. Solorio, BPT, 36-0.5; 3. D. Tyus, TON, 35-3; 4. D. Slagle, REP, 33-10.5; 5. E. Bensing, TON, 335.5; 6. C. Gilliam, REP, 33-0; 7. J. Polito, TON, 30-11; 8. D. Moreno, TON, 30-3.

Girls Results Team Scoring - Omak 104, Tonasket 99, Republic 65, Oroville 58, Liberty Bell 55, Bridgprt. 48, Pateros 46, Chelan 38, Brewster 36.

100 Dash - 1. G. Jensen, REP, 14.41; 2. A. Stout, REP, 14.63; 3. K. Henneman, TON, 14.64; 4. K. Cruz, TON, 14.76; 5. I. Renteria, OMK, 14.88.

200 Dash - 1. J. Bruno, PTR, 28.02; 2.

G. Jessen, REP, 28.37; 3. C. Spear, TON, 29.07; 4. A. Kilpatrick, TON, 29.30; 5. K. Henneman, TON, 29.32; 6. K. Cruz, TON, 29.55.

400 Dash - 1. C. Spear, TON, 1:07.70; 2. C. Wildermuth, OMK, 1:08.05;

3. B. Boesel, BRW, 1:08.75; 4. E. Corrigan, LBE, 1:08.77; 5. Z. Marchiney, LBE. 800 Run - 1. K. Foth, OMK, 2:45.40; 2. D. Campos, CHL, 2:48.79; 3. L. Trejo, BPT, 2:49.20; 4. L. Scholtzhauer, LBE, 2:56.05; 5. K. Pittsinger, CHL, 3:01.60; 6. Kyn. Dellinger, TON, 3:03.05; 7. J. Bello, TON, 3:07.43.

1600 Run - 1. S. Speiker, ORO, 6:01.52; 2. K. Foth, OMK, 6:22.96; 3. J. Duguay, LBE, 6:29.16; 4.

K. Ramirez, BRW, 6:32.53; 5. R. Blakemore, OMK, 6:34.23.

3200 Run - 1. S. Speiker, ORO, 12:19.59; 2. R. Blakemore, OMK, 14:32.96; 3. H. Thomas, OMK, 16:07.19; 4. M. Gariano, OMK, 18:10.84.

100 Hurdles - 1. J. Bruno, PTR, 17.18; 2. J. Largent, REP, 18.35; 3. D. Utt, TON, 18.47; 4. D. Anderson, LBE, 19.05; 5. B. Smoak, REP, 19.64.

300 Hurdles - 1. J. Bruno, PTR, 51.23; 2. R. Easter, PTR, 56.84; 3. D. Anderson, LBE, 57.31; 4. K. Cleman, TON, 57.36; 5. J. Duguay, LBE, 57.89.

4x100 Relay - 1. TON (Cruz, Spear, Kilpatrick, Henneman) 54.40; 2.

LBE 56.03; 3. BPT 59.30; 4. ORO (Sel. Bobadilla, Ervin, Roley, Son. Bobadilla) 1:03.27; 5. OMK 1:05.02.

4x200 Relay - 1. TON (Cruz, Spear, Kilpatrick, Henneman) 1:54.94; 2. LBE 1:57.16; 3. OMK 2:01.83; 4.

ORO (Hartvig, Jewett, Sel. Bobadilla, Son. Bobadilla) 2:06.15; BPT 2:08.14.

4x400 Relay - 1. OMK 4:38.46; 2.

LBE 4:44.19; 3. PTR 4:45.59; 4.

ORO (Ervin, Grunst, Speiker, Hartvig) 4:50.03; 5. TON (??, Utt, Kyn. Dellinger, Kilpatrick) 4:53.18.

Shot Put - 1. A. Hill, TON, 31-11; 2. K. Knowlton, BRW, 30-1; 3.

K. Pittsinger, CHL, 29-9.5; 4. L. Bucio, BPT, 28-10.

Discus - 1. L. Bucio, BPT, 91-7; 2. K. Pittsinger, CHL, 88-1; 3. G. Sandoval, CHL, 81-8; 4. K. Knowlton, BRW, 81-3; 5. J. Dowers, PTR, 75-1; 6. Y. Cervantes, TON, 74-6; 7. A. Young, TON, 71-0.

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Sheri Lee Hill Sheri Lee Hill, 62, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 in a Spokane hospital. She was born at Omak on Nov. 4, 1950, to Lester and Leona Hill.

At an early age her parents moved to Tonasket where she grew up and attended the Tonasket schools graduating in 1969. She later moved to Spokane.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her sons: Nicholas and Jason of Spokane;

two grandchildren: Bryce and Jordan of Spokane; one brother, Gale (Nancy) of Renton, Wash. and one sister, Lori Mason Lauber of Portland, Ore.; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Sheri was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Tonasket.

Graveside memorial services will be held Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. at Loomis Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Dan Kunkel, the officiate. A lunch for family and friends will be at Hope Lutheran Church in Tonasket after the service.

while none of the varsity starters picked up a win, Sarmiento was pleased with their progress.

“They are continuing to improve,” she said.

Ronel Kee lost to Carlos Perez in first singles, 6-0, 6-0, while Joseph Sarmiento lost his second singles match 6-2, 6-4. Donny Wise played third singles and lost 6-0, 6-1. Sarmiento and Kee played back in first doubles, losing 6-2, 6-1.

For the girls, Menze Pickering played first singles, Ashley Marcolin played second singles, Aya Cruspero played third singles, while Lily Hilderbrand and Maddy Richardson played first doubles and Angela Nelson and Meagan Moralez played second doubles.

Javelin - 1. L. Bucio, BPT, 85-2; 2. S. Lopez, BPT, 78-0; 3. K. Pittsinger, CHL, 77-7; 4. B. Jewett, ORO, 77-6; 5. A. Perez, ORO, 75-6; 6.

Y. Cervantes, TON, 69-11; 7. C. McCormick, TON, 69-8.

High Jump - 1. B. Boesel, BRW, 4-10; 2. D. Utt, TON, 4-8.75; 3. A. Barker, OMK, 4-8.5; 4. B. Smoak, REP, 4-8.25; 5. K. Grunst, ORO, 4-8; 6. J. Fuller, CHL, 4-6; 7. L. Hartvig, ORO, 4-4; 8. Kyn. Dellinger, TON, 4-2.

Pole Vault - 1. C. Barker, ORO, 8-0; 2.

K. Cleman, TON, 7-0; 3. B. Ervin, ORO, 6-6; 4. S. Clinedinst, TON, 5-6.

Long Jump - 1. J. Largent, REP, 14-11.75; 2. A. Barker, OMK, 144.5; 3. H. Little, OMK, 14-4; 4. B. Smoak, REP, 14-3; 5. L. Jeffereys, OMK, 14-2.5.

Triple Jump - 1. H. Little, OMK, 30-2.5; 2. J. Largent, REP, 30-0; 3. L. Jeffereys, OMK, 29-7; 4. W. Garcia, BRW, 27-4; 5. K. Grunst, ORO, 26-8.25; 6. M. Naylor, TON, 23-1.75; 7. J. Perez, BPT, 20-3; 8.

G. Alameda, ORO, 19-11.25.

Brewster Co-Ed Relays (most events were mixed-gender relays, but individual measurements were recorded for throwing events) Top Tonasket / Oroville throws Boys Shot Put - C. Haney, ORO, 35-6; C. Edwards, TON, 30-0.

Discus - C. Haney, ORO, 136-7; L. Kindred, ORO, 101-4.

Javelin - L. Kindred, ORO, 135-10; J. Polito, TON, 124-7.

High Jump - E. Bensing, TON, 5-4; D. Tyus, TON, 5-2.

Long Jump - Z. Villalva, TON, 17-0; R. Juarez, TON, 16-1.

Triple Jump - J. Polito, TON, 32-5.

Girls Shot Put - A. Hill, TON, 27-11.

Discus - M. Naylor, TON, 52-7; A. Glanzer, TON, 44-0.

Javelin - A. Glanzer, TON, 38-0.

High Jump - K. Grunst, ORO, 4-10; D. Utt, TON, 4-10 Long Jump - Kyl. Dellinger, TON, 11-6; M. Naylor, TON, 10-5.

Triple Jump - M. Naylor, TON, 21-6.

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Shaw, who got his license about a week earlier, outshot his mom in the Firearms Safety Class. Shaw shot the turkey with a 20 gauge shotgun his dad bought him for doing so well in the class.

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