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Buckhorn Mine funds environmental projects The first project will apply $100,000 toward installing a network of 17 rain gauges in the burned area of the Carlton Complex wildfire. The gauges will automatically record and transmit precipiTHE GAZETTE-TRIBUNE tation data to provide early warning YAKIMA – Operators of the Buckhorn to residents of flash floods. It will also Gold Mine near Chesaw will soon spend help gather information about the fire’s effects and recov$180,000 on projery. Partners in this ects benefiting the effort include Ecology, environment across the Okanogan “We are extremely Okanogan County. Conservation The work is a result pleased to be able to District, National of a penalty settlement help support the peo- Weather Service and between the company Governor’s Office. and the Washington ple and the environ“We are extremely Department of to be able to Ecology. ment... in the wake of pleased help support the peoIn July 2012, Ecology he devastating Carlton ple and the environfined Crown Resources ment of the Okanogan $395,000 for water Complex fires and County region in the quality permit violarecent flooding....” wake of the devastattions at the Buckhorn ing Carlton Complex Mark Ioli, Vice President Gold Mine. In June fires and recent floodCrown Resources 2013, the two agreed ing. It’s good to see that $80,000 would be that these dollars can paid immediately and $180,000 would go toward funding envi- be put to use on the ground to make ronmental remediation projects in the a positive difference in the region,” vicinity of the mine to settle the penalty. SEE PROJECTS| PG A2
Network to help warn of potential flash flooding
Oroville man recovered from Palmer Lake
Above, Kylie of Riverside gets a bit more than she bargained for during Mutton Bustin’ on Saturday at the Okanogan County Fair. Right, Jason Glanzer (right) of Tonasket tries to keep up with an airborned Droopy, who flies on by during the “Low Rider Races” at the horse track. Neither won the race as they became distracted by one another’s presence. For more pictures of the Fair, see pages A2-3.
lake while fishing. Williams’ partner had shown us where the drowning had occurred and the search area had been mostly in that area which is 60 to 70 feet deep,” said Rogers on Thursday. BY GARY A. DE VON “Yesterday we searched most of the MANAGING EDITOR day in the area that we had been told Williams drowned using the sonar that LOOMIS - After 55 days missing, Ralston’s had but we still had not located the body of Darrel L. Williams, 57 of Williams. Later in the day we talked Oroville, was located on Wednesday, to other Border Patrol Sept. 3and recovered Agents who gave us from Palmer Lake. a possible different Williams, a retired location which was “We probably wouldn’t U.S. Border Patrol approximately 500 Agent, whose last have been able to yards farther south duty station was at down the lake,” added Oroville, was found at locate Williams with out Rogers. the bottom of the lake the use of their sonar The Ralston’s took in approximately 62 their sonar down to equipment and skills....” feet of water. He was the other search area Frank Rogers, Sheriff located using side scan and within 30 minutes Okanogan County sonar which is owned had located the body by Gene and Sandy of Williams at approxiRalston, who are from mately 62 feet on the bottom of the Kuna Idaho and a friend who helps them, lake. The area was marked with a buoy John Zeman who is from Vancouver, and a diver was sent down to recover Wash., according to Okanogan County the body. Williams was brought to the Sheriff Frank Rogers. surface at around 7:30p.m. Wednesday “We had been searching for Williams night. Williams’ family was then notified since July 11 when he drowned in the
Sheriff credits use of side-scanning sonar
Brent Baker/staff photos
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Kathy Jones honored for 40 years with city Library board suggests money saving tips for future remodel BY GARY A. DE VON MANAGING EDITOR
OROVILLE – The first order of business at the Oroville City Council meeting was for Mayor Chuck Spieth to recognize Kathy Jones’ many accomplishments over the past 40 years with a Certificate of Appreciation. Jones, the city/clerk treasurer, received a round of applause from the council and those in attendance at the Tuesday, Sept. 2 council meeting. The long time city employee has announced that she will be retiring toward the end of October and Joanne Denney has been selected to fill her position. Sally Bull, treasurer for Oroville Library Board, addressed the council
about money saving programs available from Okanogan County PUD that might help in reducing costs when the future remodel begins on the library. “The PUD offers incentives for lighting projects that could save us 30 to 70 percent on costs... if we use volunteer labor with a supervisor it could be even cheaper,” said Bull. She said a recent lighting assessment of the library resulted in lumen readings on the south side of the library that were extremely low, nine lumens, while the north side was much better at between 36 and 38 lumens. Just changing out 34 lighting fixtures could result in much better lighting at much lower energy costs, she said. “We’re just trying to find different pockets to use which would extend the remodel money quite a bit,” said Bull, adding that there are other grants or low interest loans available for insulation and Energy Star heat pumps and duct work.
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CITY ACCUSED OF SPYING Property owner Ginger Downs appeared before the council expressing concern about a letter she received seeking information on whether she was renting an apartment or taking in boarders. “I’m a little concerned about you council people so I’m having you guys watched... it bugs me when you have my house watched, now see how you like it,” she said. She said the letter she received said only two boarders were allowed. She told the council that what she had was a sign saying she had an apartment for rent. She claimed the city had “scared away” her tenant. “Who watches our houses?” she asked. “I have an apartment for rent. I have a sign that says ‘apartment for rent.’ That bothered me because they didn’t look at what the sign says.” Chris Branch, director of Community Development, commented on what the
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Oroville City Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Jones accepts a certificate of appreciation from Mayor Chuck Spieth for her 40 years of service to the City of Oroville. She will be retiring at the end of October.
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