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Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune | JANUARY 17, 2013
Okanogan Valley Life
Assisted Living’s closing a loss to residents
January is half gone so we’re that much closer to spring! I guess it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure that out. At 1129 21st St. the driveway was blocked with snow and the occupant needed to get her car out to go to a d o c t o r ’s app ointment. A you ng man on a tractor plowed out the driveway, wouldn’t THIS & THAT give his name nor Joyce Emry take any money for doing the good deed. Beverly Holden is glad there are still good Samaritans in the neighborhood. Bev is having some health issues and hopefully the tests she has taken will find results that can be corrected. It is reported that Al Robinson has been a patient in Central
Washington Hospital. His legs are in a weakened condition. My theory is that he ran too hard in too many basketball games. Hopefully, doctors will find a way to help. Al was a great basketball player during the forties. It is said the Tonasket Assisted Living facility will be closing due to financial struggles. What a loss for the residents. I wonder if monies that are used for helping countries that hate us, could be better used to help our own aged folks. Just a thought! I wonder if college and professional sports figures think it makes them a better player if they have their bodies covered with the many tattoo’s that some have. Maybe run faster or shoot baskets more accurately? I don’t think so! We miss Beverly Storm in our midst at the Senior Center and pinochle games. Word is that she is recovering from her shoulder injury, in California. Not at all what she had in mind for the winter, but at least she is warm and not shoveling snow. Ya’ get your driveway all plowed out and whammo! Here
comes the big snowplow and fills it in again. Can’t win! The street department does a real good job keeping “things” plowed out and they’re beginning to run out of places to pile the dreadful stuff. To come home and find a box of frozen corn at your front door is a great way to be greeted. And to have friends that treat you to such is best of all. Good, fresh, frozen corn can add zip to any meal and fresh corn chowder is exquisite. Much better than canned. Word has been received of the death of Myron “Snicks” Snyder, who resided in California. He was an Oroville classmate of Bob Irwin and the late “Mac” McPherson and they remained very close friends throughout their adult lives, traveling and enjoying each others’ company. Winter is taking its toll on some of the older generations, with death coming to another longtime resident, Ralph “Mr. A&W” Patterson. Root beer floats will be served at his memorial, next Saturday, as they were when his wife Elvie passed away.
Oroville Women’s Club News Community was generous with their Christmas donations By Charlene Kemper OWC President
With the help of very generous donations and volunteers, the Oroville Women’s Club made Christmas happen for over 145 families in Oroville. This project has been an event the Women’s Club has taken on for many years and each year is just as special as the last. The Oroville Women’s Club is a group of women who volunteer their time to help others and always welcome new members. The Club would like to thank the following volunteers for helping with the gift wrapping and distribution to the families: Devin (Santa Claus), Alex, Heather, Madison, Kayla, Bailey, Jamen, Kally, Renee, Cathy, Patty, Winter, and Charleen. A very special thank you to the generous businesses and Groups: Prince’s, Masons, Royal
Oroville Senior News Ralph Patterson will be missed By Dolly Engelbretson Oroville Senior Center Reporter
We were sorry to learn of the passing of Ralph Patterson last week. He had been a member and supporter of the Senior Center for many years. Although he was not able to make it to the Center
for lunch, he did support us in many other ways. He was always cheerful no matter how he felt. He will be missed. Marilyn Perry has dashed off to Costa Rica to be with friends for a week. Bev Storm had shoulder surgery while in the Southwest and word has it that she will be returning at the end of February. Doris Hughes is feeling better after being attacked by the flu bug, or some other bug, but is
doing much better. Bev Holden is doing better but they have figured out what ails her. Pinochle scores for Saturday evening, Jan. 12, 2013: Door prize was won by Liz Moody; Most Pinochles were won by Nellie Paulsen; High Women’s score went to Bev Holden and High Men’s score was won by Ted Z. Clayton Emry and Bev Holden shared 1,000 aces. More next time.
Bulletin Board Tonasket Food Bank 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.
Oroville Food Bank OROVILLE - The Oroville food bank operates every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., excluding holidays, in the basement of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. For more information, call Jeff Austin at (509) 476-3978 or Sarah Umana at (509) 476-2386.
NVCS Winter Quarter Jan. 21 OROVILLE – Winter Quarter with North Valley Community Schools (NVCS) is here! Our first class is Beginning Guitar, starting on Monday, Jan. 21. At the end of six sessions you will know how to pick, strum, and make beautiful sounds with your instrument. You’ll be playing songs for your own, and others, enjoyment. Bring an acoustic guitar. Pick up a blue catalog in stores or call Ellen at (509) 4762011 for more information and to register.
First Aid and CPR OROVILLE – This comprehensive First Aid/CPR three session class at North Valley Community Schools starts on Monday, Jan. 21 and covers the basics of first aid including medical, injury and environmental emergencies and adult, child and infant CPR. Students will receive a stated Department of Labor and Industries card, valid for three years, upon completion of the course. For those working in the medical field the American Heart Association certified First Aid/ CPR card is required. This class will be offered in March. Grab a blue catalog from around town or call Ellen at (509) 476-2011 for information and to register.
NCW Blue Star Mothers meetings This month the NCW Blue Star Board and support meetings will be held a week later than usual. on Wednesday, Jan. 23. Hope it works out for you! Everyone is welcome to the board meeting that begins at 5:30 p.m. The support meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.. You are welcome to join those
interested in ordering dinner, dessert or just a beverage. Looking forward to catching up with you and your soldier!
Winter Concert TONASKET - The Tonasket M.S. and H.S. Music Department will be presenting a Winter Concert on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. in the H.S. Commons. The Concert will feature M.S. Choir and Band and H.S. Choir and Band groups. The groups will perform a wide variety of music. Mariliz Romano is the new Director of both M.S. and H.S. Music at Tonasket after taking over for Patti Middleton who retired at the end of the last school year after teaching for more than 10 years at Tonasket. Romano has taught music since in schools as well as privately since completing her Master of Music degree from UW. Her degree is in piano and K-12 instrumental/choral music. She moved to Tonasket with her family in 2004.
TONASKET -A benefit fundraiser for Jeré Gillespie, who is batting cancer, is planned for Friday, Jan. 25 at the Tonasket Community Cultural Center located at 411 S. Western Ave. Between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.: doors open, dinner and silent auction bidding. Suggested donation for the locally-based meal, “A Bioregional Supper for a Bioregional Gal!” is $7-$10. Between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: Songwriter’s Concert, with admission by donation, and Silent Auction closing (at 7:30 p.m.). Performing music in honor of Jeré will be an opening act by Cacophony Choir of Omak; followed by a group of Tonasket area songwriters: Harvey Swanson, Sandy Vaughn, Steve Kinzie, Sunny Lanigan, Reed Engel and Julie (Du Bois) Ashmore.
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Don’t let your body go stale this winter by Jackie Valiquette North Valley Community Schools
Hate to harp, but it is true that we tend to sit too much in the winter. Unless you’re bundling up for long walks in the cold or exercising in front of the TV along with one of those perfectly sculpted fitness experts, you need to do something to keep your body (and yes, your mind) from
DENTISTRY
going stale. Zumba! It’s the latest craze and it’s for everyone – younger and older, beginner or advanced. What you’ll love is the Latin and International music while you work up a sweat. It’s a dance fitness party each time you go, and nothing like you’ve done before. You’ll leave each class with a smile and a feeling of well-being. Modifications are made for high impact and low impact. This class gives you six Tuesday sessions of
your choice between Jan. 22 and March 26. Jan. 24 is the start date for Knitting-Any Level, all ages welcome. Spanish Medical Terms begins on the 24th, as well. For health practitioners with the challenge of conveying information to Spanish speaking patients, you will gain the necessary skills to communicate accurately. Call Ellen at (509) 476-2011 or go online to www.northvalleycommunityschools.com to register.
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Adventure/Fantasy Starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis. Fri. 6:00pm & 9:45pm Sat. *2:30pm, 6:00pm, & 9:45pm Sun *3:30pm, 7:00pm Weekdays 7:00pm
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96 min COMEDY STARRING BARBARA STREISAND, SETH ROGAN & KATHY NAJIMY.
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No children under age 4 admitted unless film is G rated. No one under 17 admitted to R rated films without their own parent. Photo ID required.
Drug Prevention Victim / Survivors’ Panel (509) 826-5093
24 Hour Crisis Line (509) 826-6191
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Family Health Centers
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716 First Ave. S., Okanogan 509-422-5700 106 S. Whitcomb, Tonasket 509-486-0114 525 W. Jay, Brewster 509-689-3455
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1321 Main St., Oroville 509-476-4400 626 Second Ave. S., Okanogan 509-422-6705 101 6th, Brewster 509-689-3789 Toll Free: 800-660-2129
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MOLSON - There will be a Molson Grange potluck 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. Oroville School Superintendent Steve Quick will be the speaker
For more information on attending the monthly lunch and finding out how to get involved, contact the Club President Charleen Kemper at (734) 2603353.
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Tonasket 509-826-0860 www.omaktheater.com Chamber Banquet THE HOBBIT
Supt. at Molson Grange Potluck
Neighbors, American Legion, Sterling Bank and last but certainly not least, the warm hearted individuals that give each year to help make sure all children have a special Christmas.
Fundraiser for Jeré Gillespie
OMAK THEATER
The 2013 Tonasket Chamber of Commerce Officer Installation and Awards banquet will be Thursday, Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tonasket Community Cultural Center located at 411 Western Ave. There will be live music, dinner and silent and live auctions. Tickets are for sale at II Sisters, Tonasket Interiors and Lee Franks. The cost is $18. For more information you can find us on Facebook or go to our website at www.tonasketchamber.com.
Members of the Oroville Women’s Club and volunteers gathered to wrap and distribute Christmas gifts to needy families in the area.
after supper. The public is invited and encouraged to come.
Time to knit away OROVILLE – This North Valley Community School class is for folks of all ages and skill level. Perhaps you did some knitting years ago but have forgotten just how some of those stitches are done. You may have an ongoing project, but it would be fun to visit with others while you work on it. If you have never knitted, you can complete a small project or get a good start on a large one. Bring size 6 or 8 knitting needles and a skein of 4-ply polyester yarn. This four session class starts Thursday, Jan. 24. Call Ellen at (509) 476-2011 or go online to www.northvalleycommunityschools.com to register.
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