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OKANOGAN VALLEY GAZETTE-TRIBUNE MAY 28, 2015
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
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Grandforks, BC’s Victor Kienas launches his super-charged 1973 Chevy Vega from the starting light at Wine Country Racing Association’s first drag race of 2015.
During the first week of May Oroville School District celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week and recognized the time and effort our teachers put forth to educate their students. “Teachers spend long hours outside of the regular day coaching teams, advising clubs, correcting papers, preparing for classes, attending workshops, and taking college courses all with the intent of improving the education for our students,” said Superintendent Steve Quick. “We are very lucky in the Oroville School District to have a very dedicated staff who work extremely hard to help our students learn.” Above OES teachers front, l to r, Ila Hall, Michael Dettering, and principal Joan Hoehn, standing, Shelly Martin, Kelly King, Kelsey Smith, Cyley Moser, Amy Harris, Jessica Budzak, Jennifer Burgard, Julie Tyus, Donita VanWoert, Sarah Marlow, Pat Smith, Eric Stiles, DJ Rounds, Jodi Shirley, Heather Kelly, John Ragsdale, Jennifer Clark, Mary Willey, Lisa Bourn, Lynn Johnson, and Billy Monroe. left, OHS teachers, l-r, Harold Jensen, Cenah Whiteaker, DeHaven Hill, Chuck Ricevuto, Steve Colvin, Evangelina Johnson, Walt Arnold, Whitney Massart, Karla Kerns, Brett Fancher, Ed Booker, Steven Gunderson, Tony Kindred, Ed Naillon, Jay Thacker, and Jan Ottman. Not pictured: Linda Colvin, Tam Hutchinson, and Carol Byrum
Record breaking season opener for WCRA OSOYOOS - Last Sunday, May 24, the drag racers and spectators showed up in droves at the Osoyoos airport. Seventy-four cars put on a record-breaking 275 races, which brought the following people to the winners’ circle: SPORTSMAN BRACKET Kayle Shaw (black 1975 Chevelle), from Penticton, fought his way to the top over 43 other vehicles defeating Westbank’s David Scherk (blue 1986 Chevy pick-up). PRO BRACKET Oliver’s Shana Cachola (pink 1972 Chevrolet Nova) drove to
the top of the pack when she defeated Summerland’s Taylor Dean (grey 2007 GMC diesel truck). SUPER PRO Michael Stewart (white 1967 Chevy II) of Cloverdale, BC drove a long way to take the trophy from Sicamous, BC’s Brad Heppner (black 1989 ED Quay Dragster). BIKE/SLED Steve Clement (red and black 2006 Yamaha snowmobile), from Penticton, defeated Oliver’s Duane Hamm (orange 2009 Suzuki motorcycle). FASTEST REACTION TIME To get a perfect reaction time off of the starting light is an honour. This weekend two drivers
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get to boast about earning this trophy. Elvis Glenn of Osoyoos, BC (black 2001 Ford Mustang) Ben Dominato of Kelowna, BC (white 1981 Ford Mustang) Be prepared for more racing. The next event is only two Sundays away. The entire weekend of June 5, 6, and 7 can be filled with cars. Cactus Jalopies (www.cactusjalopies.ca) and Wine Country Racing Association (www.winecountryracing.ca) make for a carlover’s dream weekend. Gates open at 9 a.m. Drivers interested in racing need to show up early for registration. Cars start flooding the track at 11 a.m. Final elimination event starts at 1 p.m.
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Tonasket’s middle school and high school bands and choirs performed a Spring Concert Wednesday, May 20, with the theme of ‘The River.’ “We worked really hard and also had a lot of fun,” said Director Mariliz Romano. Pictured is the high school choir singing ‘Martha’s Harbor’ with a solo by Melanie Christensen. Left to right are: Jessie Burks, Samantha Whitney, Logan Thompson, Joe Schell, Melanie Christensen and Shoshonna Thomas. The choir portion of the concert ended by singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Christensen.
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Funds being ‘rounded up’ for pool SUBMITTED BY THE TONASKET POOL COMMITTEE
TONASKET - May flowers are blooming and hot summer days are around the corner. The swimming pool project is moving forward. The pool design is posted around town, fundraising and planning for long-term pool maintenance are ongoing. We appreciate all who have given support to the idea of having a pool in Tonasket. A new fundraising campaign, “Round Up for the Pool,” will start Founder’s Day Weekend and run through the summer. Businesses around town will ask if you will “round up” your purchase to the next dollar (of course you are welcome to add a dollar or two as well), and your change will go to the pool savings account. Every little bit will help us get closer to a new pool. If we missed you, and your business would like to
participate, please contact us. We welcome all questions and feedback. Please help us spread the word and encourage everyone to “Dive In” and donate. Thank you for your support. We are excited to report that we now have $500,000 in donations and pledges towards construction! Thank you for your contributions (fundraising goal is $1.25 million). If you have not yet donated, now is the time to spring into action and make that donation or pledge. As soon as we have enough money, we can finalize the plan, get the permits and hire a contractor to build the pool. Your donation is an investment in our community, and will help to create a facility that all of us can be proud of. The new pool cannot be built without a plan for maintenance. We want our shiny new facility to serve our community for the next 50 years, so we must ensure that it will be cared for every year. The
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pool will be a gift to the community from the many donors who have made this possible. A plan to create a Parks & Recreation District has been formulated. We are asking the community to “Dive In” and help with the annual maintenance costs of this new community asset. Every dollar collected will stay in our community. In November, 2015, there will be 3 measures on the ballot: 1. to establish the district, 2. to elect commissioners, 3. to approve a levy of 15 cents per $1000 We ask for your support of these ballot measures. Frequently Asked Questions: What is the cost? The levy cost will be 15 cents per $1000, so $15 a year for a $100,000 taxable value of a property. This will bring in an estimated $60,000 per year for 6 years. Who is included in the district? The district includes people who own property in the voting precincts that lie within 15 miles of the city of Tonasket. What will the district do with the funds it collects? Support the city in its maintenance and operation of the new pool and some upgrades to existing parks. Who will run for the commissioner positions? Good question! Are you interested? Is someone you know interested? The five commissioners will represent five areas within the district (similar to the school board). Commissioners are not paid, and serve 4-year terms during which they will create and oversee the budget and recreation plan. If you have further questions or input about the proposed parks and recreation district please contact the pool committee. We can be reached through our website, www.tonasketpool.com, or tonasketpool@gmail.com, P.O. Box 1217, Tonasket, WA 98855 or 509486-2517.