Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune, June 06, 2013

OROVILLE SENIORS CELEBRATE

CIRCUS IN OROVILLE

GRADUATION

Tuesday, June 11,5:00 and 7:30 p.m. at Oroville City Park

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FOUNDERS DAY, GRADUATION MAKE FOR BUSY WEEK

Tonasket Ave., yard sale ordinances pass Grant application for swimming pool denied

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progress, and reiterating state law that no signs could be posted on utility poles or traffic signs.

The second ordinance turns Tonasket Avenue into a one-way street (heading southbound) between Division and Third, as well as establishing a no parking zone on the north side of Second Ave. on the downhill side of the alley.

Both ordinances can take effect on June 11, although the changes to Tonasket Ave. may take a bit longer depending on the availability of signage.

TONASKET - Ordinances to regulate the proliferation of yard sales in Tonasket, and to manage traffic in the Tonasket Avenue area, were passed at the Tuesday, May 28, Tonasket City Council meeting.

The yard sale ordinance requires registration of such sales within the city and limits the frequency and signage related to such sales.

It had nearly been moved on TICKETED MARTELL LAMBASTES at the previous meeting, but the MAYOR council had decided that it only Ron Martell, who has been wanted the ordinance to apply at odds with the council and to residential areas.

Mayor Plumb particularly the mayor over his The council still felt the need inability, or unwillingness, to to make some adjustment to the connect his business at 108 Winesap ordinance, primarily regarding signage.

“Is the intent to not have signs on city to the municipal sewer system, had a property?” asked council member Scott number of things to say after he was preOlson. “It seems to read that it can’t go sented with a ticket for not having done on a friend’s yard, or that this could affect so for the past three years.

“I didn’t know that this town has places like Beyers Market or the TVBRC. enough money to send an officer down I would like to hold it to city property.”

The ordinance was so amended, limit- to deliver a ticket,” Martell said. “Here ing the number of signs that could be we go again around this circle. You’re posted in the city’s right of way, specify- coming at me again, and I spoke numering that signs needed to be put up and ous times to (city clerk) Alice (Attwood) taken down each day that a sale was in SEE ORDINANCES | PG A2

It was all fun and games at the Tonasket Rodeo Grounds last weekend, including kids’ games on Thursday (above) and rodeo action Friday and Saturday (right). Below right, Queen Karlie Henneman helped light up the Tonasket Founders Day Parade on Saturday, while (below left) Oroville High School seniors also graduated Saturday afternoon. More Founders Day pictures on pages A10-11, with graduation photos on page A4.

NVH faces boiler, call system issues

BY BRENT BAKER

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TONASKET - The North Valley Hospital District’s efforts to bring down its warrant levels may be slowed by urgent infrastructure needs that have cropped up recently and may cost significant money to address. Chief Information Officer Kelly Cariker, who is also in charge of facility issues, reported on two issues that need to be addressed sooner rather than later.

In recent weeks, the nurse call system in a portion of the Extended Care facility has failed, while one of the hospital’s three boilers is inoperative.

“The (nurse call system) was put in in the mid-80s,” Cariker said. “There’s no schematics on it.”

Cariker said he’d pulled the failed portion of the system out and had it worked on by an outside vendor as well as work-

ing on it in the hospital’s own maintenance department.

“We did everything we could to it and it still doesn’t work,” he said. “We’ve started researching prices on new systems, including wireless ones that would cost less.”

He said a wireless system may need a different level of approval.

“We’ve notified the state, and there are several things that (CEO) Linda Michel has had to do to ensure patient safety,” Cariker said.

The boilers are even older, he reported, having been installed when the original hospital building was constructed in the early 1950s.

Cariker said that while they are inspected regularly and have been maintained extremely well (he said the normal life expectancy of similar boilers is about

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Mid-month packed with fun activities Midsummer Fest, Car Show and Father’s Day Fly-in

BY GARY A. DEVON MANAGING EDITOR

NORTH COUNTY – You might call it ‘Planes, (no) trains and automobiles,’ because June 15 and 16 have at least two of the three in their events, although the third takes place in one of the first towns to have train service in Okanogan County.

MOLSON MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL MOLSON - Molson, site of

that early day train stop, plans its annual “summer fun day,” the Molson Midsummer Festival, on Saturday June 15 and this historical Okanogan Highlands community is inviting everyone to come and do just that, have fun.

The day starts out at 8 a.m. with an all-you-can-eat pancake feed at the grange hall for $8. While your there you can sign up for the “run, walk or shuffle race” which begins at 9 a.m. and takes you along the lakes. The traditional May Pole (bring in the summer) Dance takes place at 10:30 p.m. and everyone is encouraged to sing and dance around the May Pole in front of the Schoolhouse Museum.

Meanwhile you can park your

classic car next to the school house and get geared up for a parade through town at 11 a.m.

A lunch concession will also be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“We’d like to remind you that almost anything that walks or rolls is encouraged to participate in the parade; classic cars, tractors, you name it said, Elva (Rise) Helm, one of this year’s Grand Marshals.

She’ll be sharing the place of honor in the parade with Floyd and Pat Rise and Ken and Karen (Rise) Cockle.

The family games, horseshoe tournament and scavenger hunt starts right after the parade.

Frisbee golf is from around 12:30 to 3 p.m. and the favorite car

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A two tone 1950s-vintage Chevrolet BelAir, just one of the cars that will be on display at the North Country Car Club Car Show coming up on Saturday, June 15 at the Tonasket Rodeo Grounds. awards will be a 2 p.m. There are also a variety of all day activities going on including arts and

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OROVILLE’S SECOND CENTENNIAL PARK

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With the completion of their park near the Gold Digger Retail Store, Oroville has it’s second centennial park, so to speak. Gold Digger Apples built the park as a way to give back to the community and to celebrate the fruit growers’ cooperative’s 100th year in business. The park was designed by the co-op’s Brad Scott and he did most of the work to get it ready prior to May Festival. The company hopes that people in the community will enjoy the park and said that they’ve offered it to the Farmers’ Market if more room is needed on Saturdays. The park is located on Main Street between Expressions Espresso and the retail store where the company has a tasting room for their Okanogan Estate and Vineyards Wine, as well as fresh fruit and a variety of gift items.

The park makes quite a difference along Main Street, offering a green, grassy space where once there was just a dirt lot for one of the company’s warehouses. It’s is the second Centennial Park in Oroville, the first is also on Main Street, a few blocks south, and was built in recognition of Oroville’s Centennial Celebration in 2008.

Fun | FROM A1 For more information call Mary Louise Loe at (509) 485-3292. To arrange an arts an crafts table call Jeanette LaMonte at (509) 4852035. Willy Penner is in charge of the door prizes.

Money raised from the event will go toward the two Molson Museum and the fund to put a new roof on the grange hall.

North Country Car Show TONASKET - The 24th annual North Country Car Club Car show and Cruise-in will be held Saturday, June 15, at the Tonasket Rodeo Grounds south of Tonasket.

Trophies will be awarded for first place in 17 categories as well as special trophies for Best Engine sponsored by Allen’s Auto Parts, Best Upholstery sponsored by Bob Raymer Machine Works, Best Paint sponsored by Hickman’s Body Shop and the

Best of Show sponsored by OK Chevrolet.

New this year is a category of “Rat Rod.” Gates open at 9 a.m. Vehicles may be judged with an entry fee of $15. Additional entry cost is $5 each. Anyone with a paid entry will receive a dash plaque as a souvenir. Voting begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m.

“Only 100 voting tickets will be available so come early to have the opportunity to choose your favorite. Winners are selected by voting from the general public and awards to be presented at 1:30 p.m.,” said North Country Car Club member Patti Hill.

A silent auction will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations are welcome. The Tonasket Comancheros, Inc., is providing lunch. Vendor booths are available for $15.

For further information you may contact (509) 486-1858 or

(509) 486-2251. .

“Thank you to the community members and businesses who help support the show,” said Hill.

Father’s Day Fly-in TONASKET - The 23rd Annual Tonasket Father’s Day Fly-in will be Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16.

On Saturday there is the steak barbecue from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday starts off with breakfast from 7:30 a.m. and lunch is served starting at 11 a.m.

The Father’s Day Fly-in is popular with both local pilots and spectators alike. The City of Tonasket and the Tonasket Airport Improvement Club encourages everyone to come out and see the airport and have a look at the planes.

There’s free camping on the field in the park. For more infor-

Ordinances | FROM A1 and (Building Official) Christian (Johsnston) that that sewage was going in. I’m not on your timetable. You understand? Just as things don’t go down here in the city with water. You do it on a timetable when you can afford it.”

Martell said he felt that George Hill should also be ticketed for having an outhouse on his property (which is in an industrial area; Martell’s is in a business zone) and that conditions of Plumb’s employment at North Valley Hospital rendered Martell incapable of showing respect to the mayor.

“What does this have to do with your ticket?” Plumb asked.

“What I’m saying is, why are you directing this at me when there are other situations in town that you’re turning a blind eye to?” asked Martell.

“I haven’t turned a blind eye, as far as I know,” Plumb said. “It’s been three years. Three.”

“Why wasn’t it addressed 15 years ago (before Martell bought the property)?”

“I was in elementary school at the time,” Plumb said.

The exchange continued for a while longer before Martell’s three minutes expired, after which he left.

Martell appeared at a council meeting nearly a year ago when he had a similarly contentious exchange, after which he put his business up for sale.

Later in the meeting, council member Jill Vugteveen and Olson thanked Plumb for following up on dealing with the Martell situation.

“Thank you for doing that,” Vugteveen said. “I know that wasn’t easy to sit and take that.”

Olson said he had an additional issue with Martell’s property that needed to be dealt with.

“I kid you not, this was already

on my list before I got here tonight,” he said. “The RV that’s on his property looks like it has someone living in it ... don’t we have a code against living in an RV in the city?”

“We certainly do,” said council member Jean Ramsey. “I had Christian check on that two years ago. At that time that gentleman was unplugged, but every time I drove by it was plugged in.”

Plumb noted that someone else that had been living in an RV on a local church property had recently been asked to move, as well.

Attwood said building official/ permit administrator Christian Johnson would be in town the next day and she would ask him to check on the situation for the council.

Pool grant denied City planner Kurt Danison reported that an attempt to secure a small grant to start planning for a new swimming pool from the Community Foundation of North Central Washington failed.

“At some point we just sit and wait until the community wants to do something,” Danison said.

“It’s almost too late at this point to even think that we’ll make application next year for funding for it.”

Danison added that the Tonasket Water Ranch spray park continues to progress despite additional issues that have cropped up, including the need for a cultural resource (archeological) survey and the need to ensure adequate drainage, which should be able to be handled by using existing infrastructure related to the restrooms and pumping it to the sewage treatment plant.

“In the end that’s the most cost effective, too, because the existing infrastructure may be able to handle it,” Danison said. “But the group putting it in is responsible

for all the capital costs to make it happen.”

Vugteveen later commented that while she is supportive of the spray park project, it’s been a good illustration of how difficult the true cost of such a project can be.

“I’m amazed how when we started it’s gone from being a $2040,000 project, and now they’ve raised $93,000 and it’s still not enough,” she said. “I’m not discrediting Linda (Black) and her work. It’s just amazing how much projects like this grow from these original conceptions. I’m sure they didn’t know there would have to be an archeological survey when they started.”

“Like we find out every time we try to put in a sewer line,” Plumb said. “That’s why when I say $2 million for a swimming pool, and people are like, ‘What?’”

“That’s why we get apprehensive about adopting these great new ideas (at city cost),” Vugteveen said. “The cost definitely changes a lot.”

Odds and ends • Council member Lee Hale announced his resignation from the council, effective immediately, as he is moving to Clarkston; • The mayor proclaimed May 24-27 as Poppy Days on behalf of the American Legion Auxiliary, which has sponsored Poppy Days for more than 80 years in remembrances of armed forces veterans; • The council authorized Johnson to pursue a grant application for funding to help with a pedestrian bridge that would provide better access to the Armed Forces Legacy Park.

The city council next meets Tuesday, June 11, at 7 p.m.

C&M CIRCUS IN OROVILLE JUNE 11 OROVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BRINGS BIG TOP TO CITY PARK FOR TWO SHOWS OROVILLE – The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Oroville on Tuesday, June 11 at the City Park on Main Street with two scheduled performances at 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

C&M and the chamber are encouraging everyone to bring friends and family out circus morning to watch as a familiar place in your town is transformed into a bustling Circus City. Between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. come watch the raising of the Big Top, then stay for the free tour. This presentation offers a unique face-to-face opportunity for families, schools, and interested community members to meet and learn all about the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus family and includes a walking tour of the circus grounds. Learn interesting facts about the performers, the history of the show and the different species of animals.

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Kettle River – Buckhorn employees take pride in Ferry County Each year in April, the Ferry County community urday, April 20th at the Ferry County Fairgrounds celebrates Ferry County Pride Month. Ferry County from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The Conservation Fair Pride Month is a series of positive community ac- is a fun and educational opportunity where you can tivities in celebration of Ferry Counparticipate in workshops, learn about ty’s Natural Resources. Once again, local conservation practices, and posKinross is excited to partner with the sibly win some door prizes. This year, WSU Ferry County Extension office Kinross had a booth that showcased and other agencies to participate in some of our conservation and mitithe various events that will be taking gation projects as well as provide inplace this month. formation about the Buckhorn Mine One activity that many organizaand Kettle River tions get involved in is roadside litter Mill. This year we Roy and Darla Swander cleanup. For the fourth year in a row, had some fun giveKinross employees will take part in our aways for kids, as annual Haul Route Litter Cleanup, which involves well as many door prizes, includworking in teams of two to pick up litter from both ing a fishing rod and reel with sides of the haul route from the Buckhorn mine site an underwater video camera for to the Kettle River Mill. This route totals approxi- some lucky kid, weather station, mately 60 miles of roadside cleanup, excluding a and metal detector! The hottest section along Kettle River Road that item at our booth the Curlew Job Corps traditionally was the gum ball cleans. This year, the Kinross litter machine where Debra and Sara cleanup took place on April 25th. kids and adults This year Trash Day totals are as had the opportunity to win a prize if follows: 1540 lbs of trash, 40 lbs of they were lucky enough to receive a aluminum cans, which was donated golden nugget. to the upcoming 8th grade class for Once again, Kinross was invited their Washington D.C. trip, and 48 by the Colville Confederated Tribes employees participated. Many oth- Butch Schmitt to participate in the Earth Day celer groups cleaned alongside roads ebration in Nespelem on April 22nd throughout the county during Pride Month. from 10:00am to 1:30pm. During this event, KinThe Spring Conservation Fair took place on Sat- ross hosted a booth where participants decorated

a small flowerpot and plant either flowers or herbs from seed. We had other fun items for kids, including kites, rockets, and airplanes. The hottest item at our booth was the gum ball machine where kids and adults had the opportunity to win a prize if they were lucky enough to receive a golden nugget.

Educational DVD and flyers were also available to assist with the education of the community on Kinross operations and the pride we have in taking care of our communities’ natural resources.

Although our Arbor Day celebration doesn’t take place during Pride Month, this is another opportunity to celebrate conservation practices and educate local area 4th graders from Tonasket, Oroville, Inchulium, Keller, Republic, Home Schoolers, and Curlew on reclamation and other efforts that support our natural resources. This year, Arbor Day took place on May 10th and we hosted approximately 180 kids and 30 bus drivers & chaperones. Local area 4th graders prepared for the annual coloring contest that will take place prior to the Arbor Day event. Winners from each school were given a prize.

Kinross Kettle River – Buckhorn is proud to work with the community to help celebrate Ferry County Pride Month!

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Okanogan Valley Life Habitat fundraiser tour features diverse set of homes

By Brent Baker bbaker@gazette-tribune.com

TONASKET - Something old, something new, and something green.

It’s quite a diverse set of homes that make up the Habitat for Humanity’s Tonasket home tour on June 15, running from 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m.

The tour features the homes of George and Julie Conkle, Randy and Patti Middleton, and the Pleasant Glade green intentional community being built by Bob and Jane Thompson.

The tour runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with a salad luncheon being served at the Ellisforde Church of the Brethren from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15.00 and are available at Lee Franks Ace Hardware in Tonasket, Oroville Pharmacy, Novel Delights in Omak and Rawson’s in Okanogan. Actual locations of the homes will be provided with tickets.

George Conkle built the Conkle’s Pine Creek home, including all of the custom tile work, a beautiful deck and glass panes that overlook Aeneas Lake and the North Pine Creek Valley.

The Middletons’ is a 1923 Craftsman built by Patti’s grandparents. The main living area features the original woodwork and oak floor. It includes a fireplace with copper around it that was hammered by her grandmother and was originally called El Rancho del Buena Vista, which she currently honors through the name of her in-home business, Buena Vista Quilting and Lodging.

She asks that visitors park on the grassy area outside the business entrance, which is marked with a Parking sign, just north of the large Buena Vista sign.

The Thompsons are constructing an intentional green community that will include six homes and a common community center. The goal of the community is to “Our goal is to strike a balance between individual and community living, promote organic gardening, adhere to the principles of permaculture, recycle, reuse, and live light on the land.”

The kitchen of George and Julie Conkle’s home, featured as part of the Habitita for Humanity fundraiser tour on June 15.

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The Shop Tavern looks much the same as it did before being purchased by Ike and Bunny Williams, however there’s a bigger emphasis on pool with ties to the Billiard Congress of America. The tavern, located at 2002 Main is open from noon to 2 a.m. each day.

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Patti and Randy Middleton’s home, which also contains Patti’s business, Buena Vista Quilting and Lodging.

Looking at getting hard liquor license

By Gary A. DeVon Managing Editor

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Pleasant Glade, a green community currently under construction by Bob and Jane Thompson, will feature three dual units similar to this one that is nearly finished.

Brent Baker/staff photo

NVH | FROM A1 25 years), the cost of repairs is not only going up but there is no guarantee how long said repairs would be able to hold.

“In order to fix this we would have to have a certified welder come in, weld it up and certify it,” he said. “The initial quote on that is $8,000 and it was already done once several years ago. So there is no telling how long it will last.

“Inside ... (there) are tubes that the hot air goes through...

Two of the tubes are bad. These have never been re-tubed, so that says a lot about our maintenance department and how well they have kept the balance of the chemicals that go into these.”

He said the heat exchanger that feeds hot water to the laundry is ruptured and leaking steam as well. “(That) is a very bad sign,” Cariker said. “To replace that is about $15-20,000. ... It’s been well-maintained, but it’s all manual controls with valves, levers and gauges. Nothing is efficient, nothing is computer controlled.

They’ve done as good a job as they can.”

Cariker recommended having an investment grade audit done on the boiler system to ascertain the cost of replacing it before it failed altogether. Getting something done before fall was critical, he said, as without the one boiler it won’t be possible to adequately heat the buildings.

There are a variety of possibilities with which to replace the current system - the most expensive of which, geothermal, would in the long run save significant money in fuel costs.

“They would audit what we’re doing, how much we’re spending on manpower, chemicals, and then make a recommendation,” he said. “(They would cost) each one out so we could evaluate what it would take to replace and run it.

“They would break it into three phases - scope, cost and savings - if we chose to move ahead, they would handle the construction and pricing. They would also give us a guaranteed maximum to get the system installed. If they go over, they eeat it; if they come in under we get it back.

Cariker said that having an emergency declared could speed

Shop Tavern changes hands

along the regulatory process, particularly with the Department of Ecology, in order to get something done by Fall.

“So, now is the time,” said commissioner Dick Larson.

“Now is the time,” Cariker said.

“I realize warrants are going the right way and we’re on the verge of selling the clinic, but potentially this could be a good sum of money.”

“We’re facing an emergency situation,” said commissioner Lael Duncan. “We may have an opportunity to contact our representatives because the legislature is back in session, in terms of special funding. We clearly cannot ignore it.”

“I agree we need to have the assessment done and get those prices,” Michel said. “But we also need to purchase a new nurse call system in the assisted living, so we have to think about that too.”

The commissioners unanimously approved Cariker’s request to move ahead with the

“Completing the third formal step involves having the three appraisals completed ... so once you have adopted this resolution you are free to sell the property.”

The board passed that resolution, and a similar one authorizing Michel to conduct negotiations on the sale of the building.

Howe said the average of the three appraisals came to about $615,000, and by law the sale can’t be made for less than 90 percent of the average of the appraisals.

Noreen Olma reported that the roster of veterans enrolled through the Tonasket VSO office topped the 600 mark in April.

With current staffing and funding levels, she said it will take about 1000 to be enrollees for the program to reach the break-even mark.

The Board of Commissioners also received its annual financial audit from Dingus, Zaracor and Associates, which will be summarized in more detail in next week’s Gazette-Tribune.

assessment.

Other items As noted above, the hospital district is expected to sell its Oroville Clinic building as soon as terms can be negotiated with a buyer.

A public hearing was opened at the start of Thursday’s meetings, but lasted less than a minute as there were no public comments offered.

Attorney Mick Howe outlined the process the board had gone through to get to the point where the building could be sold.

“The statutory process ... requires a number of steps,” he said. “The public hearing was one.

You have gone through that process, and that was widely posted, far more than the minimum...

“You also have to pass a resolution indicating the property is no longer needed and selling it would further the purpose of this hospital district (which was done Thursday).

OROVILLE – Bernice “Bunny” and Ike Williams are the new owners of the Shop Tavern located at 2002 Main Street in Oroville.

The business will be managed by their son, Richard Williams.

“We recently purchased the Shop Tavern from Dan Hand, buying it in April,” said Bunny Williams, who added that the doors opened on April 12.

The Shop had its grand opening on May 4 and 5 and kicked things off with a two-day pool tournament.

“We had players from Omak, Penticton, BC, Cawston, BC and Plummer, Idaho, with local players as well,” she said. “It was a successful grand opening and we had music by DJ Karl.”

The Shop Tavern serves 100 different beers, according to the new owners. It offers good food as well as pull tabs.

They open at noon each day and they stay open until 2 a.m.

Among the items on the menu are burgers, fries, onion rings, hot wings, hot dogs and Frito pies.

“We just recently got our pull tab license and will have a variety of pull tab games available,” she said.

Bunny Williams runs the BCA, the Billiard Congress of America, Pool League that runs every Monday. The BCA League has been running for three years and each year the players who want to

can qualify to go to regionals or nationals. The regionals are held in Lincoln City, Oregon and the nationals are in Las Vegas.

“I have 25 to 30 players playing every Monday. I put Somonis 860 cloth on two of the pool tables and raised them,” she said.

She and husband Ike play in the regionals twice a year in Lincoln City and compete in the nationals in Las Vegas every year.

“We play Scotch Doubles, Singles and teams,” she said.

The Williams have lived in Oroville for 48 years and raised their family here. She has been working at the Mill Bay Casino for 18 years and still works there.

Bunny Williams earned her Bachelors Degree from Eastern Washington University.

“I was a Tribal Gaming Agent doing Background Investigations and Licensing for five years and Assistant Casino Manager for eight years working as Facility Manager with up to 25 employees under my supervision. I have 18 years of Gaming Experience,” she said.

Although it looks much the same as it did under the previous ownership, the Williams are looking at upping their food sales so they can apply for a Hard Liquor License in the fall.

Why by a tavern? She said she thought it would be a good venture to help her slow down and retire some day.

“It seems like I am speeding up since I work full time, run a pool league and now am a tavern owner,” she said.

Add to that, Williams said she’s willing to operate a Dart League in the fall or winter if they get interest. She asks anyone who is interested to stop by and leave their contact information.

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OKANOGAN VALLEY GAZETTE-TRIBUNE | JUNE 6 , 2013

OROVILLE GRADUATES CLASS OF 2013 Scholarships With and Awards family and friends Connor Hughes awarded the Glover Cup

BY GARY A. DEVON MANAGING EDITOR

OROVILLE – Oroville High School presented 34 graduates from the Class of 2013 in a commencement ceremony held at Coulton Auditorium last Saturday, June 1.

Breanna Ervin was this year’s Valedictorian and Michael Ripley the Salutatorian. Connor Hughes was presented the prestigious Glover Cup Award by Superintendent Steve Quick.

To the strains of Pomp and Circumstance by the OHS Band, the graduating class filed into the auditorium. Senior Callie Barker welcomed those in attendance and then high school principal Kristin Sarmiento made a presen-

Above - The Oroville High School Class of 2013 is presented to family and friends at Coulton Auditorium just after receiving their diplomas at the ceremony held last Saturday, June 1.

Right - Glover Cup recipient Connor Hughes with Oroville School District Superintendent Steve Quick.

Below - A big thumbs up for all the 2013 graduates.

Below, right - The hat says it all: “I’m out of here.”

“You’re entering a new chapter in life.... Use the education you received in Oroville to your advantage. Never give up on yourself.

Remember you are all in my Hall of Fame.”

Walt Arnold, Guest Speaker

tation, followed by the Valedictory Address by Ervin. In addition to being Valedictorian, Ervin was the winner of the Terry Taylor Award, which was also presented

by Supt. Quick.

Marcus Rounds introduced the class’ guest speaker, Vo-Ag teacher Walt Arnold.

“Congratulations young women and men... you are entering a new chapter in life,” said Arnold.

He encouraged the class to use the education they received in Oroville in whatever they planned to do in life and to continue to pursue education into the future.

“The education and experience you have had, you have to take advantage of that,” he said.

Arnold said each of them was in his personal Hall of Fame and emphasized the need to give ones all and to always strive for success.

“You should always persevere and try, try... try again,” he said, adding if that doesn’t work to “toughen up and start over.”

“Never give up on yourself.”

Like something from the classes motto, “Our lives are before us.... Our past is behind us.., but our memories are forever with us,” Arnold then related some of his memories of each graduating student.

Following the guest speaker a slide created by Kelsey Stell was shown featuring each grad as a youngster and in their senior photo, as well as photos from the Senior Trip to Disneyland.

The diplomas were awarded by Principal Sarmiento and School Board Members Rocky DeVon, Todd Hill and Amy Wise.

For the recessional the class song, “It’s Time” by Imagine Dragons was played and each graduate got a chance to be congratulated by family and friends.

Graduating were Rebecca Arrigoni, Callie Barker, Nathan Bowlin, Cory Childers, Colene Cisneros, Ross Combs Boge, Thomas Ednie, Briuanna Ervin, Scotty Frazier, Sarai Garfias, Lisa Hartvig, Eric Herrera, Gill Ildelfonso, Connor Hughes, Ronel Kee, Ezequias Layata, Enrique Martinez, Alexandra Miller, Briana Moralez, Christian Oliver, Cassandra Orlando, Tosca Pickering, Michael Ripley, Dayna Roley, Marcus Rounds, Hailey Scott, Gabriel Serrano, Kelsey Stell-Hickman, Terry Smith, Emily Tietje, Tyler Vonderhaar, Elisha Willis and Donny Wise.

Photos by Gary DeVon

The Oroville Class of 1963 celebrated their 50th Reunion at Veterans Memorial Park. Classmates said they enjoyed themselves and were looking forward to their next reunion. Those that attended were (front, l to r) Joanne Anderson Johnson, Ted Landreth, Nancy Gadberry Peterson (seatGuess who’s turning 80? ed) Randy Harnasch, Sheri Jones Simpson, Beverly Brazle Boxleitner, Vonita Goodman Davidson, Gordon L. Roberts Marsha Harnasch Kuntz, Sandra Join us to celebrate his Hill Peterson, Martha Lawless Bosch birthday Saturday, June 8th and (back row) Mary York Ellis, Paul and Linda Schwilke, Lloyd between 1 and 4 p.m. at Watson, Marci and Jim Bartroff, Jim Vicki’s Unique Gates, Jim Hightchew, Judy Swanson Boutique & Thrift.

Farmer, Mark Kuntz, Jerry Gates, Main Street, Oroville.

Shari Robbins Northcott, Sharon (friend of Keith Turner), Peggy There will be coffee, cake and music by the Wilder Band.

Harvey Krassin, Keith Turner, Brad Thayer, Larry Kusler, Dennis Short.

Rebecca Arrigoni: Ray & Eula Forney-Kuntz Award, North Valley Community Health Association Callie Barker: George Washington Foundation, Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, Army/ Reserve National Scholar/ Athlete Award, Eastern Washington University Presidential Scholarship, Lambeth Family Scholarship/Seattle Foundation, Hamilton Youth Foundation, Okanogan Masonic Lodge Herbert and Elizabeth Davis Scholarship, Dorothy Prewitt Pohlman/AAUW Scholarship, Washington State (STEM) Opportunity Scholarship, Altrusa Club of Wenatchee Scholarship, Molson Grange Woman’s Auxiliary #1069, Elaine Johnson Athletic Scholarship Award, Kinross Kettle River –Buckhorn Scholarship, Dr. Steiner Award, Tara L. Allen Memorial Scholarship, Oroville Coaches Association, Scottish Rites Scholarship, Central Washington “B” League Scholar Athlete Award, Oroville Chamber of Commerce Celene Cisneros: Ed King Award Breanna Ervin: George Washington Foundation, Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, Oroville Eagles Auxiliary, Roberta Patterson Stowe, Yulah & Philip Schleif Award, Oroville Education Association, Central Washington “B” League Scholar Athlete Award Lisa Hartvig: Central Washington “B” League Scholar Athlete Award Connor Hughes: Army/Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award: Elaine Johnson Athletic Scholarship Award, Wheeler Memorial Scholarship, Ray and Eula Forney-Kuntz Award, Aurora Masonic Lodge #201, Central Washington “B” League Scholar Athlete Award, Gold Digger Agriculture Scholarship.

Gil Ildelfonso: Oroville Scholarship Foundation Ronel Kee: Lloyd Hughes Memorial Scholarship, Central Washington “B” League Scholar Athlete Award, Eastern Washington University Presidential Scholarship, Molson Grange #1069 Alexandra Miller: Glenn & Katherine Tracy Award Briana Morales: Ed King Award Tosca Pickering: Kellie McCullough Scholarship, NCWA Chapter of International Code Counsel, Gold Digger Agriculture Scholarship.

Michael Ripley: George Washington Foundation, Gold Digger Agriculture Scholarship, Oroville Eagles Auxiliary, Okanogan Masonic Lodge Herbert and Elizabeth Davis Scholarship, Central Washington “B” League Scholar Athlete Award, Yulah & Philip Schleif Award, Oroville Coaches Association, Oroville Education Association Dayna Roley: Ed King Award Kelsey Stell Hickman: Sara Hulphers Memorial/Dan Christenson Award, Art Institute of Seattle, Principal’s Leadership Award, Aurora Masonic Lodge #201 Emily Katie Tietje: Oroville Scholarship Foundation Yulah and Philip Schleif Award, Central Washington “B” League Scholar Athlete Award.

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Congratulations graduates

Right now across Central Washington, caps and gowns are being handed out, well wishes prepared, and parties are being planned, as students get ready for graduation. I want to take a moment to recognize the Class of 2013 and congratulate them for their achievements.

Graduation is a day to celebrate the personal struggles that have been overcome, goals that have been reached, and the challenges that lie ahead. It’s truly a rewarding and exciting time for graduates and their families.

To the Class of 2013, you are entering a world that holds tremendous opportunities. However, it’s up to you to take advantage of them – to step forward and actively use your talents and intellect to better our great state and the community in which you live.

The progress and successes of tomorrow will result from your creativity, your commitment, your energy, and your compassion to make a difference. Imagine the return you will get on U.S. Rep Doc Hastings the investment of your time and hard work.

Not only will your efforts create a better world for you, your children, and grandchildren to live in, you will feel rewarded in knowing that you had a part in their success. Just as those friends, teachers, and family members who have helped you reach where you are today, you will make an impact on others’ too, if you accept the challenge.

From high unemployment and a record national debt to the threat of those that hate our very way of life, there is no question that you are inheriting an uncertain world.

However, I firmly believe that the Class of 2013 holds the key to creating a better future for our state and nation. America is relying on you to move us forward in the 21st century, and I encourage you to face those challenges with strength and determination.

So, to all of the graduates in Washington – Congratulations.

Obtaining your diploma is a significant achievement and a gratifying experience that you will remember for years to come. Be proud of yourself. There’s no question your family, friends, and teachers are proud of your accomplishments.

In the wise words of Dr. Seuss, “You’re off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!”

I wish you the best of luck as you go out into the world and follow your dreams.

Doc Hastings represents the Fourth U.S. Congressional District of Washington State which includes all of Okanogan County.

Editor’s Note:

While I do run U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings in my spot on occasion when my brain is on overload and I just can’t think of something suitable for my column, I’ve been informed we don’t have enough of the conservative view. So, while I’m not giving up my spot for it, I have invited William Slusher to write a guest editorial every other week.

William is a published author of several books, and despite having conservative tendencies he actually has a sense of humor. He’s definitely not out their with the ultra-right on many issues. He might be more of a libertarian than a Republican. At any rate that’s up to him to tell you and for you to decide. We’ll see how it goes. G.A.D.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Why solar power makes sense now Dear Editor, Brian Thompson’s question about subsidies paid by governments to put solar power on the grid is an interesting one. I haven’t researched that subject, but I have considered what I might do here in the Okanogan. Brian is a sharp guy and I would be happy to get his opinion on my idea.

The PUD has a $10,000 dollar loan program at low interest over five years for energy efficiency and upgrades. According to Debra Peters, Okanogan PUD Energy Services Coordinator, that program can be applied to solar systems. The monthly payment is affordable at $186.50 per month for five years, like buying a good used car. All you need to qualify is 12 months of consecutive on time payments on your PUD bill.

Solar panel costs have dropped by 60 percent since 2011 and today I can buy panels as low as $.80 cents per watt. For $6,400 dollars

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challenges of the future. We’ve all paid for the smart grid and it is time to use it wisely. It makes sense without subsidies. Get back to me Brian.

Joseph Enzensperger Oroville

Worried about the circus animals Dear Editor, People should not go to the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus because: They kept a lion cub in an overheated truck, they taze lions, they appear to give drugs to tigers and they use bull hooks on elephants.

Sincerely Juan Tafolla Oroville Editor’s Note: Juan is a young boy who wanted to voice his opinion about the C&M Circus. These are his observations and we invite the C&M Circus to respond if they’d like.

G.A.D.

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I could buy 8,000 watts of power, 32 3’x5’ panels on a 24’x20’ roof section over my new shop. I would spend the remaining $3,600 dollars on an inverter, production meter, wire and some paid help from a licensed electrician.

Looking at our most reliable six sun months, May through October, I can expect six good hours of maximum sunlight, generating 8,000 watts per hour for six plus hours for a daily production of 50 kw/hour or 1,500kw/hour per month. This is more energy than we consume eight months of the year.

Only when we use electricity for winter heating do we exceed 50 kw/hour per day and I can do a lot more with insulation and new thermo-pane windows. My house was built in 1915. I don’t know how much winter electricity the panels will generate but they will make a contribution even on cloudy cold days. With PUD charges going up each year, these panels, once paid for will save me a bundle each year and add real value to my property.

Lateral power, many small solar producers, residences and businesses feeding surplus power into the grid will help meet the energy

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75 YEARS AGO: May 27 to June 3, 1938: Charles Smith and Frank Ecklor, recently moved their woodworking shop to the Mahoney Building south of the railroad, now have their equipment in place and are ready for business. They have been repairing furniture and doing considerable cabinet work during the past winter, also making new furniture and have worked up quite a local trade for their products. They are how branching out and making screen doors and windows. Warm weather the past several days has brought the water in the Okanogan and Similkameen Rivers, which join just south of the Oroville City Limits to flood stage. The Okanogan River is already making its regular trip backwards. This river is said to be one of two rivers in the world that flows upstream part of the year. When the water raises high enough in the Similkameen, the river turns around and instead of flowing out of Osoyoos Lake, flows back into it. Zosel’s Dam is completely submerged. A deal was consummated the past week whereby Paul Loudon sold an interest in the L & L Meat Company to Roy Mooney. Mooney started in on Monday, May 23. Mooney recently bought the interest of his brother, Frank, in the plant and expected to run the business alone, but after several weeks trial, decided that it was more than he could handle. A 1938 De Luxe Ford V/8 Tudor, with 112” wheelbase, 85 HP engine, luggage compartment reached from the outside, Mohair or Broadcloth upholstery, delivered in Oroville for $889.67.

Application papers for a WPA project to improve 3.2 miles of streets in Oroville was delivered to Mayor Paul Loudon, Wednesday

by Chris Adams, County Commissioner for this district. The papers were all complete with exception of the signatures of the local authorities, and provides that the city furnish something over three thousand dollars against a federal appropriation of around $13,000.

The Oroville Grange baseball team defeated Molson 14-6 in their game on Sunday. The batters for Oroville were, Forsythe, Curtis and Engel. Paul Engel, the catcher, scored a home run in the third inning, starting the boys batting all the way around. Grocery Prices from Meyer and Ben Prince stores: Blue Plate Shrimp, $.15; Grape Nuts Flakes, pkg. $.10; Cocoa, 2# tin, $.15; School Boy Peanut Butter, 2 # jar, $.29; Kellogg Corn Flakes, 3 for $.19; 1 qt. mustard, $.15. The usual charge for the dressing and drawing of chickens is $.15 per bird. The gizzard, heart, liver and feet should all be cleaned and delivered with the dressed carcass.

50 YEARS AGO June 6th-13th 1963: Two men narrowly escaped death last Saturday morning when they entered a C.A. (Controlled Atmosphere) Storage room at the Oroville United Grower’s Warehouse. Harold Forney, a local apple grower and Glenn Moore, a visitor in the area, entered the small door in the C.A. room and were almost immediately overcome by the lack of oxygen in the room. The quick thinking of two warehouse employees and an Explorer Scout are credited with saving the two men‚‘s lives. According to Dick Shumway, Manager of the warehouse, the door had just previously been opened so that air could start circulating around the room. Mrs. Lucille Thornton will be the attendant at the Oroville Tourist Information Booth. The center will open May 30 and close on September 2. Mrs. Thornton will attend a one day Visitor Information School in Seattle accompanied by her assistant, Kay Walker. Chairman of the Town Improvement Committee, George Krusoff, said this week that his committee had decided to let each merchant with a flower pot in front of their business, to do as they pleased about planting flowers. Although the Oroville Garden Club had said they would furnish flowers for the planters, the committee felt that if a merchant cared enough to plant flowers or shrubs, he would also care enough to take care of them Any planter that is not planted soon will be removed from the street.

Mr. Bob Bolske, Molson teacher, gave a fishing party for the 5th and 6th graders Tuesday evening. After several hours of fishing and boat riding, the students were served supper

by Mrs. Bolske. The Beth Lake Road construction has been completed from Beaver Lake to Beth Lake by Selland Construction Company, Wenatchee. The project was financed under the Public Works Program.

Fowler Construction Company, Okanogan, is completing the Lost Lake Road to Chesaw.

The Fink Family Handbell Ringers of Seattle, will present a program Thursday June 13 at the Free Methodist Church in Oroville. The Fink family started ringing bells several years ago and has developed a style of ringing which has made them one of America’s foremost groups. (Correspondent’s note: I wonder if this is what eventually led to a group from the Free Methodist Church locally to form) A remodeling program will get underway soon at the American Customs Office at the Border north of town. The program includes extending the present building about 15 feet to the east, taking in the first lane of the three lane checking area. New restrooms will be installed for public use and a remodeling of the present office is called for in the plans.

Weather Wise, by Marge Frazier for the previous week: June 5, 72 degrees maximum

and 58 degrees minimum; June 6th, 79 and 54; June 7th, 73 and 56; June 8th, 74 and 71; June 9th, 70 and 46; June 10th, 87 and 54 and June 11th, 85 and 48. Total precipitation for the week was .05 inches. Groceries for the week: Smoked Hams, whole or half, $.49; Margarine, 6 for $1.00; Pillsbury biscuits, 8 0z. 3 for $.29; MJB coffee, 1 lb. $.49; Tomatoes, 1 lb, $.19; mixed nuts, 13 oz can, $.69.

25 Years Ago June 2nd-9th, 1988: It’s High School graduation time once again in the North Okanogan County area. Oroville High School will graduate 41 seniors on Friday, June 3 at the Coulton Auditorium. The following week, Tonasket High School has the pleasure of graduating 58 seniors on Monday, June 6th. Tonasket Rodeo Queen, Kim Edwards, extends a warm welcome to their sister city and all visitors to Tonasket for the 1988 Founder’s Day celebration. “Enjoy the rodeo in the comfort of our newly covered grandstands.” Last Saturday, a ceremony took place at the Molson Cemetery in dedicating the new cemetery gates to the memory of Cleland Emry, long-time publisher of the Gazette-Tribune and proprietor of the Molson House restaurant. A plaque on the gate posts stated that the gates would be a memoriam from his wife, Vivian and his three daughters, Luanne, Gayle and Joannie. The archway was made by Gary Nealy, swinging gate by Harold Clinkenbeard and Paul Loe. In a ride fraught with the perils of modern transportation and old time desperados, the Pony Express was once again kicking up dust as it made its way north. In what Tonasket Chamber President, Don Glovic called a “good will type of thing” horse and rider could be seen relaying the mail from Tonasket to Princeton, B.C., Canada. Local real estate properties: 150’ lake frontage, immaculate 2 bdrm brick home, 1 1/2 bath on Boundary Point, 2 car garage plus bldg. for boat storage, $73,000.00; Business property in Oroville, the old Liqour Store as well as a law office that is presently rented, this bldg. will give you excellent exposure for $45,000. Maxwell Kelley, the spelling wonder from Oroville, made it as far as the 5th round at the national spelling bee before being affected by the word affettcuoso.

Round five was Kelley‚‘s downfall when he left out one “T” in the word. Local law enforcement personnel participation in the Special Olympics run began at the U.S. Border on June 1st. Various branches of law enforcement ran their portions (1 to 2 miles) all the way Chelan on this day. An exchange of the torch was made at Prince’s Center as U.S. Customs Officer, John Ganley, passed to Oroville Police Chief, Al Rise and Kurt Wyatt.

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OKANOGAN VALLEY LIFE

Stuck on shoes It’s supposed to be April showers and May flowers and June brings the first days of summer.

Well, we’ve had all of the above, perhaps not in the correct order.

Memorial weekend was sunshine and clouds and showers in between.

The cemetery looked very nice but on close inspection, THIS & THAT there is a lot of Joyce Emry work needs to be done there.

Gravestones are sinking and the grass continues to grow over them, however some are in good repair. Perhaps it is up

to the individual to keep the gravesites in good repair. Will check into that.

What a beautiful site for a wedding is Eden Valley Guest Ranch. It was a bit windy and cool for the nuptials of Elizabeth Cleman and Jeremy Delano but the sun was shining and it didn’t rain and there were a happy lot of folks in attendance.

I found that Linda, from the former Linda’s Bakery, just can’t stop cooking, entirely, as she was on hand helping in the food line during the reception.

High School graduation coming up, real soon, and what a nice edition, last week, of the G-T with all the great colored pictures.

It was good to have Jane Switzer join the “lunch bunch” at the Senior Center last Thursday. Also Bonnie Maynard and Bev Holden, who have been recovering from serious health issues. Word has it

that Juanita Waggy is showing improvement while receiving rehab for a broken hip, but is still in the care facility. And Ernie Gerth remains in Extended Care.

His birthday party had to be postponed, so we’re still waiting for his return home.

Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth!

The Mid-West was plagued with more tornadoes last week. Why people build mobile home parks in those areas is a mystery to me, but I guess they think, “Oh! that will never happen to me” and all too often it does.

If I was the manager of a baseball team, I would make them watch a 15 minute video, every day, with pictures of the awful mouth and throat cancer than often strikes the users of chewing tobacco. It is such a nasty habit besides the dangers of using it.

This coming Saturday, June 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a fun happening at Vicki’s Boutique & Thrift shop, as friends and relatives of Gordon Roberts gather to help him celebrate (?) his becoming 80-years-old. There will

be music, refreshments and just an all around fun time. Come and join the bunch for a fun afternoon. Enter at the back of the building.

Congratulations to Conner Hughes as he gets his name engraved on the coveted Glover cup, that is annually given to a graduating senior that has proven to be an all around good citizen. Conner is a good athlete as well as a good student and seemed a good choice. (Or so it seems to me).

Kindness is giving bread and butter to one’s fellow man. Loving kindness is putting peanut butter and jelly on it.

Do you have a certain item of clothing you like best? My hang up is shoes.

I love shoes and when the podiatrist (foot specialist) said I should wear supportive shoes, like New Balance, Nike etc. and NEVER go barefoot, I wasn’t real happy about that advice. (To tell a Missourian to not go barefoot is bad news). He also said flip-flops and spike heels should be outlawed, but of course they did mean more business for him. So, when I see young gals wearing six-inch

Declaring it “over” doesn’t end it

TERRIFIC KIDS (TIMES TWO)

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“The Soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.”-Veteranís Reflections.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”-Matthew 5:9 In his annual State of the Union address to Congress on February 12 of this year, our president reported, “Tonight, I can announce that by the end of next year, our war in Afghanistan will be over.”

A month later he all but declared victory in Afghanistan during remarks at the National Defense University. The only other U.S. war in history to be declared “over” and “victorious” a year before hand was the Iraq War, also declared so by this pres-

June Events at the Cultural Center TONASKET - Major events at the Cultural Community Center of Tonasket include: June 17-21 - Apple Hill Art Camp for kids ages 5-10. Classes for ages 5-7 are from10:30 a.m.noon and for ages 8-10 are from 1-4:30 p.m. Cost is $1 per day. For more info call Jody Olson at (509) 322-4071.

June 21, 6:00-9:00 p.m. - Music in the Park featuring Chanon and Family and the Ian McFarren Duo in Tonasketís History Park.

Refreshments available for purchase from the CCC and La

Royal Neighbors raffle for Friends of the Library Submitted photos

April (top) - Standing with Tonasket Elementary School’s April Terrific Kids is incoming Kiwanis president Gerry Anderson and past Lt. Governor Bill Dean. May (above) - is the last Terrific Kids presentation until October 1, which will be a special day. Along with the Terrific Kids presentations, the Kiwanis will be holding the draw for their raffle that they are presently having. Standing with the Terrific Kids are incoming president Gerry Anderson and past president Wayne Verbeck.

What’s next on our Hilltop?

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The Red Hat Ladies will have a big day at the Casino on June 8.

Please let Marianne know (509) 485-2103 if you want to go so you can get all the free perks. Our check-in time is 11:30 a.m. We need to stay until about 4 p.m.

The next event will be The Mid Summer Festival in Molson. The day will be full of things to do on June 15. Lots of crafters will be on hand to sell their wares. The day will start with a Pancake Breakfast.

A Parade will be the Highlight of the morning activities.

Lots of games and races for

HILLTOP COMMENTS the children, a May Pole at the School Museum, and of course the Museum will be open to all.

You will have to come and try some of Mary Louise’s Carrot Cake or the M & M Cookies.

Don’t forget Fathers Day on Sunday June 16.

The Rodeo Club has started their “Work Days” on Sundays in preparation for the Rodeo on the 4th of July.

If you are interested in our Parade, Please contact Marianne Knight at (509) 485 2103 or Hehama@bossig.com for more information. I am in hope that all of the local Royalty will sign up early so we can have them spotlighted as they go through

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Until next week.

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The Oroville Royal Neighbors Of America are currently holding a “Summer Fun Plus Raffle” as part of the 2013 fundraising efforts to benefit the Oroville Friends Of The Library.

Members will be selling tickets on June 4 and 18 at Frontier Foods from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; at Akin’s Harvest Food on June

heels, I think, “you’ll be sorry.”

I’m so glad I’m not allergic to strawberries. They’re the only fruit with the seeds on the outside…did you ever think of that?

The old man had died. A wonderful funeral was in progress and the town’s preacher talked at length of the good traits of the deceased, what an honest man he was and what a loving husband and kind father he was. Finally, the widow leaned over and whispered to one of her children, “Go up there and take a look in the coffin and see if that’s your pa.”

Insanity is hereditary! We get it from our children.

You might wanna take in the yard sale at the Catholic Church this weekend.

I’m hearing that there have been several break-ins around town. You might wanna be more careful about locking doors. However at one place the owners were home, but outside working and their house was entered. I think that takes a team, one to watch and one to enter. Pretty brazen, to say the least.

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“This spring, our forces will move into a support role, while Afghan security forces take the lead. (B)y late 2014, 34,000 of the 66,000 U.S. troops that are currently in Afghanistan will be leaving over the next year.”

Obama said that the United States would remain committed to Afghanistan after 2014 and also pledged to help countries including Yemen, Libya, and Somalia counter the threat posed by extremism, vowing to “continue to take direct action against those terrorists who pose the gravest threat to Americans.”

Marine Corps Gen. John Allen, who stepped down as the commander of the International Security Assistance Force in February says the war effort in Afghanistan and remaining troops - known as the “enduring

CCC THIS MONTH Ultima Mexicatessan will be there with dinner for purchase. Event is free though there will be a donation jar set up for the two bands.

June 22, 23, 26, 28,29 - Tonasket Community Theater presents “Cat Ballou.” Sarah Kaiser directs this classic western musical comedy with a cast of eleven local actors. All shows start at 7:00 p.m. except for the Sunday, June 23, 3:00 p.m. Cost for the show is $8 with tickets available at Tonasket Natural Foods, Oroville Pharmacy, Roy’s Pharmacy and

ROYAL NEIGHBORS 13, 27 and July 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will also be at the Oroville Farmer’s Market on June 8, 22, 29 and July 6. The winning ticket will be drawn at noon on Saturday, July 6 at the farmer’s market. You do not have to be present to win. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The lucky winner will receive items and gift certificates with a total value of approximately $1000. All items

Help Elderly Loved Ones Avoid Financial Abuse FINANCIAL FOCUS

Sandra Rasmussen

Reported by Edward Jones

It’s unfortunate, but true: The elderly population may be the most vulnerable group in our society. In fact, in an effort to call attention to the problems of physical, emotional and financial abuse of the elderly, the United Nations has designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. If you have older parents, or even grandparents, can you do to anything to help prevent them from being victimized, especially with regard to their finances?

Actually, there’s a lot you can do. First and foremost, you need to maintain good communications and a trusting relationship with your older family members. As long as these elements are present, you should feel free to

make the following suggestions:  Increase awareness — When it comes to financial fraud and scams, many seniors think: “It can’t happen to me.” But the facts suggest otherwise: Some 20 percent of Americans over the age of 65 admit to having been victimized by financial swindles, according to a survey by the non-profit Investor Protection Trust. Let your loved ones know that no one in their age group is immune to financial predators.  Guard private information — Ask your parents or grandparents to not divulge personal information over the phone. In fact, urge them to get caller ID, if they don’t have it already, and tell them that if they don’t recognize the number, don’t answer. Legitimate callers are more likely to leave messages than scammers.  Don’t send money. Exhort your parents or grandparents to never wire money to a random account — no exceptions.  Ignore “limited-time offers” — Your loved ones should ignore callers, mailers or emails that demand they act immediately. These offers are often overblown at best and may be fraudulent at worst.  Don’t trust “no risk” offers — Financial offers that sound too good to be true

are likely just that — untrue. Legitimate investments carry both potential risks and rewards.  Avoid “debt-settlement” claims — If your older loved ones have debt problems, they may be especially susceptible to offers that claim to “clear up” all their debts. But there’s no quick fix to this problem and any caller who claims otherwise is likely being deceitful. Encourage your parents or grandparents to discuss their debt situation with an honest, professional debt counselor or a financial advisor.

Here’s one more thing you can do to help your parents or grandparents avoid financial fraud: If they don’t already work with a trusted, qualified financial professional, introduce them to one. If your parents have a relationship with such a professional, they will be less likely to listen to any questionable, unsolicited offers than if they were trying to manage their finances on their own.

You’re in a good position to know how much, or how little, help your elderly loved ones may need in terms of avoiding financial abuse. So be willing to do whatever it takes to help them enjoy their retirement years comfortably.

force” - will not itself yield a prosperous, peaceful or corruptionfree Afghanistan.

“On the First of January 2015, there is still going to be an insurgency in Afghanistan,” says Allen.

“There are going to be places where the Taliban still holds sway.”

My concern as a military mother is this: Following more than 12 years of war, declaring victory and peace doesnít make it so. I am not of the “name it, claim it” theology. The absence of war does not assume peace. If Mother Theresa says that peace begins with a smile, then praying for peace must be done next.

Until there is genuine victory and peace -not just declared victory and peace- I am grateful for peacemakers and protectors.

Meanwhile, we ask you to bring your old cell phones to the KOMW office in Omak, Legacy Memorial in Tonasket, or the Oroville Pharmacy in an effort to raise money for our care for those peacemakers, protectors, and their families.

Main Street Market. Refreshments will be available by donation.

June 21-23 - 4th Annual Conscious Culture Festival at the Family Faire Site. Three stages for music plus art, dancing, workshops, food, family oriented activities, crafts, a beer garden and more. Tickets to the festival are $45 before June 1 (available at the Co-op in Tonasket or by calling (800) 838-3006 and $55 at the gate. Single day tickets are $25.

Sunday, June 30 - Free Community Dinner - Sunday dinner provided by the CCC and others. Dinner served from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Free for those who need it, by donation for others. Call Janet at (509) 486-2061 for more info. have been donated by local businesses and members from our community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity - you might be the lucky winner.

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Okanogan Valley Life Latin Jazz Performance at Winery OROVILLE – Sam Howell and Mark Kubiak will be performing “Latin Jazz” at Esther Bricques Winery on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Doors open at 6 p.m. Light refreshments are available. Esther Bricques Winery is located at 42 Swanson Mill Road, Oroville. For more information, please call the winery at (509) 476-2861.

Church Yard Sale OROVILLE - A big yard sale is planned at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Oroville on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Beginning Acrylic Art TONASKET – It’s true - everyone is an artist! In this class North Valley Community School students will paint the same piece, but each will have its personal and unique twist. This isn’t just a class – it’s a party! Leave the fear behind and enjoy some creative play as you develop a piece of artwork full of bright colors and whimsical critters. The paints are permanent, so dress for the mess. Sally Howerton of “Hidden Talents” encourages you to come and have fun on Fridays, June 7 and 14. Call Ellen Barttels at (509) 476-2011, email community.schools@oroville.wednet.edu, or www.northvalleycommunityschools.com to register.

Music at the Market OROVILLE: As part of their goal to provide cultural enrichment to our community, the Oroville Public Library will host “Music at the Market” each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the Farmers’ Market season. Musicians who would like to showcase, (volunteer), their acoustic talents are invited to call the Oroville Public Library to book a date. June 8 is open stage and June 15 will feature the group 3:16. For more information call Barbara Pollard at (509) 476-2662.

Crepe Paper Flowers Class OROVILLE – Bring yourselves, the kids and the grandparents to North Valley Community Schools’ Crepe Paper Flowers class on Monday, June 10. With colorful crepe and tissue papers you can have a bouquet of flowers on your table all the time. They’re easy, fun and the final result will be beautiful. Call Ellen Barttels at (509) 476-2011 or community. schools@oroville.wednet.edu to register.

for currently enrolled 4-H members in the Okanogan County 4-H Program or $36 for non-4-H members. For more information contact the 4-H office at (509) 422-7245.

and the awards ceremony will be at 1:30 p.m. This year’s car show also features a Tractor Slow Race and Silent Auction. For more information contact (509) 4861858 or (509) 486-2251.

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OROVILLE - The Oroville Catholic Church is taking orders for cinnamon rolls that they will have for Tuesday, June 11 delivery as part of an annual fundraiser.

The cinnamon rolls are made by John Desjardin and are very generous in size with a caramel topping. Cost is $3 per each roll and will be sold in half and full dozen quantities. To place an order or for more information call Jane Lynch at (509) 476-2177.

Cigar Box Creations OROVILLE – No-one will know that you started with a cigar box when they see your unique and clever creation. Who doesn’t like little boxes? Make one for a child, as a gift for a friend (with something in it, of course), or for yourself. You will start with paper mache’ and then let your imagination go wild. Add gold or silver paint, old jewelry, coins or whatever you want! This will be a fun and creative class on Wednesday, June 12. Cigar boxes provided. Call Ellen Barttels at (509) 476-2011, community.schools@oroville.wednet.edu or www.northvalleycommunityschools.com to register.

4-H Leaders Council Meeting OKANOGAN - The 4-H Leaders Council Meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the the 4-H Office at 149 3rd N. Room 101, Okanogan, WA 98840. For more information call Dorothy Ann Fagerlie at (509) 422-7245

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Jane Sweitzer is back at lunch after a short stint in the hospital.

She is feeling better, but has not fully recovered. Also, an update for Mark Anderson: He has been transferred to an Extended Care facility for further rehab. Juanita Waggy has been transferred to the Extended Care Facility in Tonasket after some time in the hospital due to a fall and broken hip. She is doing better.

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Music at the Market OROVILLE: As part of their goal to provide cultural enrichment to our community, the Oroville Public Library will host “Music at the Market” each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the Farmers’ Market season. Musicians who would like to showcase, (volunteer), their acoustic talents are invited to call the Oroville Public Library to book a date. Saturday, June 15 will feature the group 3:16. For more information call Barbara Pollard at (509) 476-2662.

Dig Into Reading OROVILLE - Come join us at the Oroville Public Library for the Summer Reading Program. The program starts on Wednesday, June 19 and continues each Wednesday until Aug. 14. The more books you read the more prizes you will receive. Each story time will be followed by crafts, games and activities. Every week will include information about dinosaurs, snakes, underground animals or rocks. For more information call the library at (509) 476-2662.

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MOLSON - The Molson Midsummer Festival is planned for Saturday, June 15 in the Molson Grange and the Schoolhouse Museum and grounds. Start your day at 8 a.m. with a pancake feed in the grange hall. Then participate in the “Run, Walk or Shuffle” Race at 9 a.m. The traditional May Pole Dance takes place at 10:30 a.m. and the vehicles from the classic car show will participate in a parade at 11 a.m. Frisbee golf from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and car awards at 2 p.m. Call Mary Loise Loe at (509) 485-3292 for more information and Jeanette LaMonte at (509) 485-2035 for arts and crafts tables. Their will also be a lunch concession from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sewing Day Camp North Country MALOTT - Registration is Car Show now open for the Learn to Sew Day Camp for kids ages 8-14 at the Malott Grange Hall in Malott, Monday through Thursday, June 10-13, starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 2 p,m. The cost is $6

TONASKET - The 23rd Annual Tonasket Father’s Day Fly-in will be Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. On Saturday there is the Steak Barbecue from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday starts off with breakfast from 7:30 a.m. and lunch is served starting at 11 a.m. There’s free camping on the field in the park. For more information call (509) 486-4502.

TONASKET - The North Country Car Club Car Show will take place on Saturday, June 15 with registration at 8 a.m.

Community Judging will take place between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

OROVILLE SENIORS way. She suggests that you bring the books back and leave them below. She will refile them. Judy Ripley has faithfully been leading the exercise routines for the past three years. We do have room for more classmates. Lets thank the greeters who welcome us to the Center on lunch days. Boots Emry is their leader and she has trained them well. The crew consists of Marge Finley, Hank Allen, Marilyn Perry and occasionally Beverly Curtis.

MALOTT - Registration is now open for the Chef Camp kids ages 10-14 at the Malott Grange Hall in Malott, Monday through Thursday, June 24-27, starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m. each day. The cost is $6 for currently enrolled 4-H members and $36 for non-4-H members.

For more information contact the 4-H office at (509) 422-7245.

The Legend of Cat Ballou The Community Cultural Center of Tonasket will be presenting “The Legend of Cat Ballou,” a classic western musical comedy. The play will run Saturday, June 22; Wednesday, June 26; Friday, June 28; and Saturday, June 29, all starting at 7 p.m. There will also be a matinee performance Sunday, June 23, at 3 p.m. Admission is $8 with tickets available at Tonasket Natural Foods, Oroville Pharmacy, Roy’s Pharmacy, Main Street Market in Omak and at the door. These shows sometimes sell out, so buying tickets in advance is suggested.

Cenah and Tim Whiteaker will back on the 11th of June to give us some flower arranging tips.

On the 25th Luis Perez will tell us about his latest business venture.

He has acquired the restaurant formerly known as FB’s. He has done some major remodeling and said he should be ready to open soon.

Marge Finley will be attending the Eagles Convention in Yakima, leaving the 12th of June and returning on the 16th.

Pinochle scores for June 1: Eunice Godwin had the most pinochles and also had the highest score for the women. Anna won the door prize; Ed Craig was high scorer for the men. More next time.

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Submitted by Suzanne Dailey Howard Tonasket Farmers Market

The cool spring rains and lush green growth we’ve experienced of late don’t automatically cause us to think of summer forest fires. Yet that is precisely the thought that Kristen Cook of the Okanogan Conservation District would like us to have. After all, spring greenery turns quickly to dry tinder, setting up conditions for spreading wildfires. At Tonasket Farmers’ Market last Thursday, Cook gave out important information on preventing fires and on making your property fire-safe. The District offers to come to your property and do a free assessment of fire danger.

Submitted by Sue Wisener Tonasket Eagles

Welcome to summer on its way some day.

We would like to thank all the volunteers that helped in the kitchen for breakfast, Bingo and everything else. If not for you we would not have these functions.

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To request a visit, call (509) 4220855.

Rain or shine, “Farmer Fred” Fowler gets a jump on the growing season in his greenhouse.

Fred was recovering from surgery, so daughter Janis Fowler staffed his booth, selling beautiful ripe cucumbers, many over a foot in length! Fowler also offers hand-crafted cedar birdhouses.

Just check out the attention to detail. from carefully cut wooden hinges, to a collar on the entrance hole that excludes larger species of birds, to the proud stamp of the maker on each box. Very upscale residence for a bluebird family.

TONASKET EAGLES Friday nights at 7 p.m. and Burgers plus at 5:30 p.m.

We are very saddened by the passing of Jack Rawley on June 1st. There will be a Memorial June 8th at 11 a.m. at the Eagles in Tonasket

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In return for lodging, the birds pay their rent by eating many mosquitoes and other nuisance insects.

Attention to detail is also the specialty of Patty Ekenes in her Wild Rose Creations. She crochets hats, doilies, hair clips, bath sets and much more. These are the tiny-stitched, exquisite items your grandmother displayed and cherished, perfect for a hostess gift or to treat yourself. An all-around artist, Patty sells her drawings and prints. In addition, she offers vegetable and flower starts, including columbine, johnny-jump-up and echinacea.

My favorite part of the market is the people. You’re sure to see old friends and make new ones.

Make Thursday afternoons at the market part of your shopping schedule and your social life, too.

See you at the market!

Just a reminder to come in and pay your dues, yes its that time again Pinochle scores were first place Gladys Fifer, second place Ted Zackmann, Low score Dale Byers last Pinochle Cindy Jones and Joanne Michels.

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

God bless you all. The Biggest Little Eagles in the state.

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Veranda Beach Resort on beautiful Lake Osoyoos in Oroville WA, is seeking an individual for their landscape foreman. This position is full time. This individual must be knowledgeable and experienced in landscaping, and sod maintenance, with attention to the manicured maintenance of this unique community. Must be self-motivated with the ability to manage a crew of 6, being accountable to Landscape Supervisor.

Pay DOE. Position requires a mandatory WA State background check & random drug tests.

Interested parties need to submit resume w/ refs to: rhonda@verandabeach.com Additional Information: call Barry at 509-429-1563 Substitute Teachers The Tonasket School District is now accepting applications for Substitute Teachers. Valid WA state certification required or a Bachelors Degree with an Emergency Substitute Certificate. Call the district office for more information. Position will remain open until we have an adequate substitute pool.

To apply, applicants must complete an on-line application and submit materials through the online system.

We will not accept paper copies of applications.

Go to the district’s website at: www.tonasket.wednet.edu Instructions for completing the on-line application are found on the Employment link. Please call the district office at 509-486-2126 for help if needed.

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Oroville, WA 98844, until 1:30 PM, June 13, 2013, and publicly opened and read aloud at that time.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations.

1. City of Oroville, 1310 Ironwood, Oroville, WA 98844 (509) 476-2926 2. Varela & Associates, Inc., 601 W. Mallon Ave. Suite A, Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 328-6066 3. Various plan centers - call Varela & Associates or visit www.varelaengr.com for list.

The proposed work generally includes the following: Site clearing and grubbing Earthwork including excavation and removal of the existing material to the extent necessary to fit the reservoir and a 5 ft. walkway all around as shown on the plans and specifications Slope stabilization blanket and hydroseeding of the 1:1 cut slope Rock removal and offsite disposal of rock within the tank area, tank foundation area and walkway area around the reservoir Design and installation of the foundation to support the approximate 220,000 gallon potable water reservoir with 2 ft. thick gravel pad under the foundation Design, fabrication and installation of an approximate 25’ height by 40’ diameter, minimum 220,000 gallon AWWA D103 Bolted Steel Factory Epoxy Coated reservoir including ladder, exterior level gauge, vent, inlet pipe, outlet pipe, drain and overflow pipe, and appurtenances Removal and replacement of a portion of the existing chain link perimeter fencing and gate Furnish and installation of a 4’ PVC foundation drain pipe Furnish and installation of 8’-12’ ductile iron site piping including inlet piping, outlet piping, drain and overflow piping, valves and fittings Furnish and installation of a pre-cast concrete valve vault and 10� -12� pipe, fittings and valves as shown in the plans and specifications Furnish and install approximately 900 lineal feet of 12� PVC transmission main including pipe, valves, fittings and appurtenances Two connections to the existing Border Patrol Station including pipe, valves, fittings and appurtenances Removal and disposal of the existing concrete valve vault and connection of the existing reservoir to the new site piping Connection of the new 12� transmission main to the existing 6’ reservoir outlet line and 4’ reservoir inlet line Improvements to the existing overflow/drainage ditch Gravel surfacing and cover crop seeding Installation of (2) 2� electrical conduits paralleling the transmission main The project is located at the City of Oroville’s existing North End Reservoir Site located approximately 3.5 miles north of the City of Oroville’s City limits, and approximately 1/4 mile west of US Route 97 (see Vicinity Map on Sheet 1 of the Drawings).

Oroville is located 41 miles north of the City of Omak on US Route 97 in Washington State Proposals must be submitted on the forms provided in the Contract Documents. Bid bonds in an amount not less than 5% of the amount bid are to be made payable to the City of Oroville. 100% performance and payment bonds will be required from the successful bidder.

All work performed on this project will be subject state prevailing wage rates. The City of Oroville reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive technicalities, and in its sole judgement, accept the bid which it deems is in its best interest. Additional bid acceptance and contract award provisions are specified in the Contract Documents.

Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be purchased at the office of Varela & Associates, Inc. for $60 per set (non-refundable, see address above). For additional information regarding this project, contact Jeff Moran at Varela & Associates, Inc., at (509) 328-6066.

Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on May 30, June 6, 13, 2013. #483658

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In Riverside, on Twin Creeks Ranch Road, water barrels, a refrigerator freezer, an antique chainsaw and some planters were taken two days earlier.

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Summary of Ordinance #726 An ordinance of the City of Tonasket, Washington, establishing rules and regulations for yard sales. For a complete copy of this ordinance contact city hall, 509-486-2132, Tonasket, WA. 98855.

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SPECIAL MEETING OROVILLE-TONASKET IRRIGATION DISTRICT As authorized under RCW 42.30.080, the Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District will be holding a special board meeting to go into executive session to conduct interviews for the Manager position.

The meeting will be held at the Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District Office, 516 11th Street, Oroville, WA 98844 on June 13, 2013 at 9:00AM. Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on June 6, 2013. #485258

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Summary of Ordinance #728 An ordinance of the City of Tonasket, Washington, adding an additional one-way street and thereby amending Chapter 10.20 of the Tonasket Municipal Code; and restricting parking on a portion of 2nd Street and thereby amending Chapter 10.16 of the Tonasket Municipal Code. For a complete copy of this ordinance contact city hall, 509-486-2132, Tonasket, WA. 98855.

Alice J. Attwood Clerk-Treasurer Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on June 6, 2013. #486734

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NOTICE The Oroville Housing Authority’s regularly scheduled board meetings will now be held at 617 Hwy 97 at the Housing Authority Main Office.

The June 12th board meeting is being rescheduled for June 19th.

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The City of Tonasket Building & Permits Department who is the lead agency for this proposal, has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).

This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.

This DNS is issued under 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal until after June 24, 2013.

The complete application, related maps and documentation is available for inspection and/or copies may be obtained by purchase or electronically by request at the City of Tonasket Clerk’s Office during normal business hours.

Any person desiring to express their views on this proposal or attain party of record status and be notified of any subsequent record decisions on this application must notify in writing Christian Johnson, Permit Administrator, Box 487, Tonasket WA 98855 or cjohnson.oroville@nvinet.com Written comments on the application must be filed no later than the start of the hearings noted above.

Issued this date: May 29, 2013 Christian D. Johnson, Permit Administrator This notice is given pursuant to Sections 17.30.030 & 18.04.180 of the Tonasket Municipal Code.

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ment is to provide a new definition for the use “storage, self-service” and allow storage, self-service in the R-R District with a conditional use permit.

This text amendment if adopted will be applied city wide, and more specifically all property zoned Rural Residential. The City of Tonasket is primarily located in Section 16, Township 37 N., Range 27 E. WM., Okanogan County, Washington.

The Planning Commission of the City of Tonasket will conduct an open record public hearing on the proposed text amendment during their regularly scheduled June 18, 2013 meeting. This meeting is to begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Room, City Hall, 209 Whitcomb Avenue, South, Tonasket, Washington please consult the agenda as to what order of business the hearing is. The purpose of this hearing is to take testimony relative to the proposed text amendment to develop a recommendation to the City Council.

The City Council of the City of Tonasket will conduct an open record public hearing on the Planning Commission’s recommendation during their regularly scheduled June 25, 2013 meeting. This meeting is to begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Room, City Hall, please consult the agenda as to what order of business the hearing is. The purpose of this hearing is to take testimony relative to the Planning Commission’s recommendation. The City Council will make the final decision on the proposed text amendment

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TONASKET FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION

FOUNDERS DAY PARADE RESULTS Band

1st place - Tonasket High School Marching Band 2nd place - Tonasket 6th Grade Middle School Band

Business

1st place - North Valley Clinic - Save Your Skin 2nd place - Lee Frank Mercantile 3rd place - North Central ATV Club

Float

1st place - A Cavallo/Tonasket Water Ranch 2nd place - Oroville May Festival 3rd place - Shriners

Novelty

1st place - Smokey Bear 2nd place - Honoring Ray Colbert 3rd place - Tonasket Pizza Company and McKinsey Trucking

Queens

1st place - Miss Omak Stampede 2nd place - Okanogan Junior Rodeo 3rd place - Miss Fery County Rodeo

Queen’s Choice

1st place - A Cavallo/Tonasket Water Ranch 2nd place - FFA 3rd place - Sweet Potato Queens

Judges Choice

A Cavallo/Tonasket Water Ranch

Classic Car winners

1st place - Ford Fairlane 500, Black with Gold Plate #5692 (William Bedient) 2nd place - Blue and White ‘55 Bel Air (Dick Sweetman) 3rd place - Ford Rat Rod (Dale Montanye)

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Dining & Entertainment Clockwise from top, parade Grand Marshal Patti Middleton, with her brother Mike Buchert and one of the five of her grandchildren riding Buchert’s sheep wagon, ride their way down the Tonasket Founders Day Parade route on Saturday, June. 1; Jackie Gliddon gets dropped into the dunk tank as part of a Tonasket Middle School fundraiser for the defunct city swimming pool, which took place during the parade along the parade route; Caleb Knowlton (the Tonasket Pizza Company slice) tries to convince a young parade watcher that he’s not an evil clown in disguise; the Sweet Potato Queens were their usual charming, irreverent selves; Garrett Wilson wins the Freedom 5K run early Saturday morning (photo by Terry Mills); parade MC Bud McSpadden does an impromptu interview of Citizen of the Year Scott Smith, who is riding in one of Lee Orr’s classic cars; the Tonasket High School Band and Flag Corps dazzled the crowd with their marching routine; and a lineup of classic cars would have made one wonder what year it was, if not for the gas prices on display in the background.

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SPORTS 78th ANNUAL TONASKET FOUNDERS DAY RODEO

Clockwise from top left, Trent Ezell completes a successful ride on one of the broncs supplied by a contractor from the World Class Bucking Horse Association; Hattie Buchert displays some determination during Friday’s youth barrels competition; Omaks’ Austin Covington finished fourth overall in bullriding; Brisa Leep’s flag is aglow in the setting sun during Friday night’s opening ceremonies; and the traditional run for the chickens was its usual rollicking good time on both Friday and Saturday nights.

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FOUNDERS DAY RODEO RESULTS Elite Professional Bull Riders Friday, May 31 Long Go 1. Dakota Beck 2. Austin Wright 3. Dakota Louis 4. Austin Covington 4. Derek Kolbaba Short Go 1. Austin Wright

81 pts 76 pts 74 pts 68 pts 68 pts 83 pts

Average on Two Bulls, winnings 1. Austin Wright (Gray’s Harbor, WA) $2,581.53 2. Dakota Beck (Prescott, WA) $1,168.27 3. Dakota Louis (Browning, MT) $690.76 4. Austin Covington (Omak, WA) $92.72 4. Derek Kolbaba (Idaho Falls, ID) $92.72 Buckle Sponsor: Columbia River Carbonates 1st Section Bull Riding 1. Cody Hudson 75 pts 2. Derek Kolbaba 73 pts 3. Dakota Louis 71 pts 4. Austin Covington 67 pts 5. Cody Casper 62 pts 2nd Section Bull Riding 1. Austin Covington 76 pts 1. Dakota Louis 76 pts 1. Derek Kolbaba 76 pts 4. Cody Hudson 73 pts Average on Two Bulls 1. Derek Kolbaba (Idaho Falls, ID) 149 pts $1736.40 2. Cody Hudson (Camas, WA) 148 pts $1328.60 3. Dakota Louis (Browning, MT) 147 pts $1022.00 4. Austin Covington (Omak, WA) 143 pts $644.30 5. Cody Casper (Buckley, WA) 62 pts $357.70 Buckle Sponsor: Coleman Oil Bull Fights Sponsor: Oroville Tire Center/Omak Les Schwab

Team Roping Friday, May 31 1. Loren and Krista Marchand 13.9 sec. (only one of seven teams with catch) Buckle Sponsors: Prince’s Department Store/Detro’s Western Store Saturday, June 1 1. Ty Olson & Ty Thomas 6.0 sec 2. Drew Desjardins & George Zittle 7.4 sec 3. George Marchand & Jessie Palmer 7.8 sec Buckle Sponsors: Midway Building Supply and Real Cattle Company

World Class Bucking Horse Association

Weekend Results (riders were scored separately for each night they competed, so Martinez did indeed receive two separate scores to place in the top four twice).

1. Frances Marchand 78 pts 2. Brian Martinez 76 pts 3. Leroy Eash 75 pts 4. Brian Martinez 74 pts

Spur Sponsor: Superior Auto Parts Stock Contractor Horses (4-5 years old, no more than three times bucked) 1. Flying Five Rodeo Co., Sunny Riley of Dusty, WA 2. Jess Martin Rodeo Co., MT 3. Kelly Bowcutt Rodwo Co., Roosevelt, WA 4. Big Bend Rodeo, Ritzville, WA Supr Sponsor: Kuhler Bar and Grill

Open 4D Barrels, Sanctioned by NVHA WA02

More than $3,000 awarded to barrel racers from Washington and British Columbia, ages ranged from 3 to 70-years-old.

Friday, May 31 1D 1. Aubree Newton (Molly c/oYT) 17.663 sec $287.84 Trophy Buckle 2. Jackie Widmer (Destiny) 17.784 sec $191.89 2D 1. Molly Roberts (Chick) 18.297 sec $205.50 2. Kaelyn Marchand (Roo) 18.350 sec $123.30 3. Denice Ralston (Rambo) 18.361 sec $82.20 4. Brittany Tower (Atlantis) 18.496 sec 5. Taylor Kramer (Hod Rod) 18.507 3D 1. Sandra Thomas (Starz 6 c/o SR) 18.760 sec $137.00 2. Kellie Nelson Burton (High CK Etta) 18.807 $82.20 3. Trina Widmer (Poco Pony) 18.827 sec $54.80 4. Rosalyn Ray (Silk) 18.851 sec 5. Haley McKee (Prissy) 19.190 sec 6. Brittany Tower (White Out) 19.253 sec 7. Lacey Ralston (Bo) 19.500 sec 8. Danni Marcin (Red) 19.608 sec 4D 1. Rhonda Dal Balcon (Bourbon) 19.769 sec $102.88 2. Abbie Stevenson (Sierra) 19.873 sec $61.72 3. Krista Marchand (Tito) 19.890 sec $41.15 4. Brittany Tower (Tilllie) 19.920 sec 5. Karen Zittel (Ace) 20.043 sec 6. Kacie Lane (Lky Gilmore) 20.273 sec 7. Heidi Sattler (Skip) 20.348 sec 8. Chandra Shibley (Spicey) 21.109 sec 9. Nicole Currier (Turbo) 22.500 sec 10. Amy Sullivan (GreyHawk) 29.863 sec 11. Wendy Wolve (Puzzle Ann) 30.358 sec NT Colleen Way (Max); Jackie Currier (Jo); Brittany Tower (Tille) Youth 1D - Aubree Newton (Molly c/oYT)

17.663 sec $20.00

Seniors 1D - Sandra Thomas (Starz Six c/o) 4D - Wendy Wolve (Puzzle Ann c/o)

18.760 sec 30.35 sec

Saturday, June 1 1D 1. Cheyene Saltsman (Copper) 17.986 sec $232.50 Trophy Buckle 2. Jackie Widmer (Destiny) 18.013 sec $139.50 3. Denece Ralston (Rambo) 18.070 sec $93.00 4. Kaelyn Marchand (Raven) 18.082 sec 5. Brittany Tower (Atlantis) 18.174 sec 6. Molly Roberts (Chick) 18.201 sec

7. Sandra Thomas (Starz 6 c/o SR) 8. Riata Marchant (Pepper c/o YT)

18.230 sec 18.233 sec

2D 1. Kathy Olson (Danny) 18.611 sec $199.50 2. Lacey Ralston (Bo) 18.694 sec $199.70 3. Colleen Way (Max) 18.744 sec $79.80 4. Bonnie Crockett (Fiddler) 18.952 sec 3D 1. Lynn Beck (Monkey c/o SR) 19.023 sec $133.00 2. Abbi Popelier (Tilly) 19.054 sec $79.80 3. Rosalyn Ray (Silk) 19.481 sec $53.20 4. Brittany Tower (Tillie) 19.438 sec 5. Kellie Nelson Burton (High CkEtta) 19.638 sec 6. Karen Zittel (Ace) 19.775 sec 7. Abbie Stevenson (Sierra) 19.862 sec 4D 1. Sharon Daling (Dually c/oSR) 20.096 sec $99.75 2. Jackie Currier (Jo) 20.945 sec $59.70 3. Nicole Currier (Turbo) 21.324 sec $40.55 4. Chandra Shibley (Spicey) 21.419 sec 5. Dianne Lowell (Roxcy) 22.486 sec 6. Trina Widmer (Poco Pony) 34.115 sec NT - Wendy Wolfe (Puzzle Ann); Cayden Diefenbach (Ali) Youth 1D - Riata Marchant (Pepper c/o YT) 4D - Jodi Nelson (Critter) 20.454 sec

18.223 sec $24.00 $16.00

Seniors 1D - Sandra Thomas (Starz 6 c/o SR) 18.230 sec $25.00 2D - Lynn Beck (Money c/o SR) 19.023 sec $22.00 4D - Sharon Daling (Dually c/o SR) 20.009 sec $13.00

Tonasket Comanchero Youth Barrels Little People (6 and under) Rocksie Timentwa (Bear) 29.331 PeeWees (7-9 years) Brooke Richey (Dusty) 19.588 *Buckle Winner Hattie Buchert (CB) 20.104 Jentri Olson (Bo) 20.106 Jacie Wilson (Bluey) 21.290 Juniors (10-14 years) Krista Marchand (Tito) 19.890 *Buckle Winner Keann Wilson (Bluey) 20.704 Jodi Nelson (Critter) 20.775 Karlie Richey (Sassy) 24.448 Seniors (15-18 years) Kaelyn Marchand (Raven) 18.082 *Buckle Winner Brittany Jewett (River) 18.841 Vanessa Pershing (Spooky) 20.079 Added money for the Youth events was sponsored by the Ray Colbert Family/ Colbert Orchards. Montana Silversmith Trophy Buckles were sponsored by Don and Shelly Freeman, Tonasket Feed and Supply. Special thanks to Jackie Currier, Trampas Stucker, Patrick Colbert, Esteban Ibarra , Codi Marchand, Sarah Richey, Bert Beeman and the Tonasket High School FCCLA for help making this a successful event for our young cowboys and cowgirls.

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Livestock Producer of Merit Program weigh-ins

PUTTING IT ON THE LINE

Submitted by Dorothy Ann Fagerlie WSU Okanogan CoUnty Extension

Tonasket area weigh-in June 15 at Ellis Barnes Ranch OKANOGAN - The Livestock Producer of Merit (POM) program is sponsored by Hamilton Youth Foundation. The program is open to any youth who participates in 4-H, FFA, or Junior Open at the Okanogan County Fair and exhibits beef, sheep, or swine.

POM participants must participate in one of the organized weigh-ins. Weigh-ins occur in the Methow Valley, the coordinator is Bill White (509) 997-3252; in Tonasket on June 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ellis Barnes Ranch, 141 Loomis Rd., the coordinator is Jerry Barnes (509) 223-3240 or Matt Debauch (509) 486-2161; in Brewster/Pateros on June 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gebbers Feedlot, the coordinator is Todd Dezellum, (509) 689-2684, or Lyle Blackburn (509) 923-2617 and in Okanogan on June 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Livestock Auction Yard, the coordinator is Lonnie

Okanogan Valley

Laurena Rehbein/submitted photo

Paul Fode of Kelowna is reigning champion of the Pro Bracket division with his 1971 Plymouth Duster. Fode, hoping for a hat trick, will be racing at the Osoyoos Airport on Sunday, June 9.

Car lovers’ dream this weekend in Osoyoos weekend, put on by the Cactus Jalopies Club. Events are booked starting Thursday, June 6, for the

Submitted by Shana Cachola Wine County Racing Assoc.

OSOYOOS - This coming weekend is something for all gear-heads and car enthusiasts to behold.

The Wine Country Racing Association (WCRA) is hosting their third drag race of the 2013 season. Sunday, June 9, is the day for racers and fans to flock to the Richter Pass Motorplex to experience side by side drag racing all day long.

The Richter Pass Motorplex is located at Osoyoos airport, west of Osoyoos on Hwy 3. See www. winecountryracing.ca for more information.

This finishes off a total car

DRAG RACING Gates open at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning. Drivers wanting to put their machines on the line need to show up early to register. entire weekend, including bowling, pizza parties, and one fantastic car show. It all culminates at the drag track on Sunday afternoon with a special drag racing class of their own. (www.cactusjalopies.ca) Gates open at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning. Any drivers interest-

ed in putting their machines on the line need to show up early for registration and to get their vehicle passed through technical inspection. Racing starts around 11 a.m. with the final, elimination rounds beginning around 1 p.m.

Fans can fill the grandstands, bring along their favorite lawn chair or pull up a tailgate in Redneck Row. Come expecting racing action, live music, delicious concessions, gorgeous cars and even a chance at lining your pocket with the 50/50 draw.

Cost is $10 per person, with kids under 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

This WCRA event winds up the spring segment, and racing will resume on September 22 and October 13, 2013.

Obituaries

Jack Eugene Rawley

Jack Eugene Rawley Jack Eugene Rawley, 70, of Tonasket died Saturday June 1, 2013 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. He was born October 2, 1942 in Placerville, Calif. to his parents John and Gladys Rawley. After the age of four his family moved to Tonasket where he resided until his death.

After graduation Jack volunteered for the Army in 1961. He served in Germany as a guard in the Demilitarized Zone. He married Faye Childress in 1964.

Jack worked for Smith & Nelson Packing Warehouse, then Jack followed in his Father’s footsteps working for North Central Washington Rural Telephone Exchange Corp. later known as CONTEL Telephone Company.

He was a lineman and Department Engineer. Jack retired with a medical disability in 1984.

Jack loved Tonasket and was well-known in the community for his self-sacrificing spirit. No one was a stranger to Jack as he would help anyone who had a need. He took pride in his yard and his beautiful garden. He was a life time member of the Tonasket Eagles Lodge No. 3002 F.O.E, president and manager of the Club. He worked hard to build up the membership and was well-known for being the “King of the Bingo callers” and he oversaw the Eagles sponsored

Tonasket Rodeo Beer Garden.

Jack loved to dance and sing Karoake with his friends. He especially loved country music. Jack was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the American Legion, the Shriners and had the honor of having a military plaque at the U.S. Armed Forces Memorial Legacy Park in Tonasket. He loved old telephones and had a collection of phone memorabilia.

Jack loved hunting and fishing with his children and grandchildren teaching them life-long lessons about respect for the environment and people. In 1997 Jack married Alice Lashbrook.

He is survived by his three children Sherri (Jeff) Bosch of Anacortes; Richard (Geri) Rawley Tonasket; Jackie (Mike) Guillmette E. Wenatchee; Alice Rawley Tonasket. Siblings Wayne Rawley Riverside; Stan (Elsie) Rawley Coulee Dam; Dennis (Rose) Rawley Tonasket; Dale Rawley Oroville; Judy (Roger) Paine Spokane; Sue (Ellson) Miller E. Wenatchee, Brenda “Sam” (Randy) Riggan Forks; Wendy “Charlie” Bitton Connell; Grandchildren: Mirissa, Alex, Adam Bosch, Kayla Sasse, John Rawley, Dylan and Jocelynn Guilmette and GreatGrandchildren: Dakota Clough and Gunner Sasse and numerous nieces and nephews. Also Jane McKnight (Mike), Jeannie (John) Eriksen, Tina Swanson, Fred McKnight, Bob McKnight, James (Linda) McKnight, Bill McKnight.

Jack was proceded in death by his parents John & Gladys Rawley, an infant grandson Taylor Rawley and infant great-niece Rachel Rawley.

A celebration of his life his life will be held at the Tonasket Eagles on Saturday, June 8 at 11 a.m. with Leon Alden officiating. A luncheon will be provided by the Tonasket Lady’s Eagles Auxiliary.

Medcure is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jack’s name to the Tonasket Eagles Scholarship Fund or the U.S. Armed Forces Legacy Park in Tonasket.

CHURCH GUIDE Come Celebrate 50 Years in the Ministry

The Reverend Leon Alden Sunday June, 16th, 2013

Celebration: 2-4pm Program: 3pm Place: Tonasket Community Church UCC Fellowship Hall 24 E 4th St., Tonasket, WA “Give away your life, you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back - given back with bonus and blessings. Giving not getting, is the way.

Generosity begets generosity.” - Luke 6:38

Please share with Leon, those special times and the difference that he made in your lifes.

Pastor..Teacher...& Friend.

For the memory board: Mail H. Casey: PO Box 747 Tonasket WA 989855 or to: Paster Leon & Bea PO Box 1172, Tonasket WA 98855 509-486-2066 or 509-486-4623

OROVILLE

Oroville Community Bible Fellowship Sunday Service, 10:00 a.m.

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

Faith Lutheran Church

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

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

Pastor Dan Kunkel • Deacon Dave Wildermuth

Immaculate Conception Parish

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

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

PC of G Bible Faith Family Church

476-3063 • 1012 Fir Street, Oroville SUNDAY: 7 am Men’s Meeting • 9:45 Sunday School 10:45 Worship Service • Children’s Church (3-8 yrs) WEDNESDAY: 7 p.m.

Pastor Claude Roberts Come Worship with Project 3:16

Heidi Sue Petty

Heidi Sue Petty Heidi Sue Petty lost battle with cancer on April 15, 2013. Heidi was born in Monroe, Wash. on Aug. 24, 1963.

Heidi was preceded in death by her mother Sharon Hayden and husband Randy Petty. She is survived by her father Jerry Hayden, three children: Melissa Thompson, James Petty and Holly Petty; three beautiful granddaughters: Torrey Thompson, Tylie Petty and Emma Petty; two sisters: Lorraine Greenlee and Kay Couch; and companion Phil Hauenstein.

Any donations can be made to Amedisys Hospice of Omak, 800 Jasmine St., Omak. A celebration of Heidi’s life will be held at a later date.

Oroville United Methodist

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

Rev. Leon Alden

Valley Christian Fellowship

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

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

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

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

Trinity Episcopal

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

Holy Eucharist: 1st, 3rd, & 5th • Morning Prayer: 2nd & 4th Healing Service: 1st Sunday 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.

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Dixon, (509) 826-5802 or mobile (509) 429-1645. Livestock animals are weighed and tagged. Only two animals per POM participant per species may be weighed.

POM program registration packets are available in the WSU Okanogan County Extension 4-H office located in room 101 of the county courthouse in Okanogan. Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Registration forms are due back by July 5.

Contact the WSU Okanogan County Extension 4-H office by calling (509) 422-7245 or email okanogan.county@wsu.edu.

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

LOOMIS

Loomis Community Church Main Street in Loomis 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Service Interim Visiting Pastors Information: 509-223-3542

CHESAW

Chesaw Community Bible Church

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

MOLSON Community Christian Fellowship

Molson Grange, Molson Sunday 10 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday 6:30pm, Bible Study “For by grace are ye saved through faith...” Eph. 2:8-9 “...lovest thou me...Feed my lambs...John 21:1-17

RIVERSIDE Riverside Lighthouse - Assembly of God

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

TONASKET Holy Rosary Parish

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

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

Immanuel Lutheran Church

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

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

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

Crossroads Meeting Place Tonasket Foursquare Church

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

(509) 486-2000 • cell: (509) 429-1663

Tonasket Community UCC

24 E. 4th, Tonasket • 486-2181

“A biblically based, thoughtful group of Christian People”

Sunday Worship at 11 a.m.

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

Whitestone Church of the Brethren

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

Ellisforde Church of the Brethren

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

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

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

To place information in the Church Guide call Charlene 476-3602