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Oroville Council hears about homelessness and other juvenile issues Number of juveniles at the detention center declines

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OROVILLE - The Oroville City Council heard about offenders, homelessness, truancy and substance dependency among juveniles in Okanogan County from the administrator of the county’s Juvenile Department, Dennis Rabidou, at their Tuesday, June 18 meeting.

“Among juvenile offenders we have five kids on supervision and three of those are low risk,” said Rabidou, who credits a new county tax as helping to improve juvenile issues in the county.

“Dependency is also on the decline, currently we have only one on the program.”

He said those kids that are truant still have to get their GED (General Education Diploma) and that among the juveniles in the county’s program, there is a high percentage of kids that receive their GED. “We started a Truancy Board two years ago when it was not mandatory in the state. Since then the legislature passed a measure to make it mandatory at each school. The board has a 70.8 percent success rate. Success at the Truancy Board means they never even saw them in court,” Rabidou said, adding that of the nine kids that went through the board only one kid was in detention in the first year.

He said in the second year, the percentage of juveniles the success

rates of the Truancy Boards was 81.7 percent, with only two juveniles going on to court and one ending up in detention.

“Oroville’s success rate is 78 percent, they are doing an excellent job with the Truancy Board,” he said.

Rabidou said that among those juveniles that are sent to detention there is an even 50/50 split between males and females.

“Overall there has been a decline of juveniles in detention because we are not seeing the majority of kids that go before Truancy Boards. The bottom line is things are looking good and detentions are on the decline,” Rabidou said.

“I have a question about the GED program, do they try to get kids back in school?” asked Councilman Walt Hart.

Wenatchee Youth Circus comes to Tonasket

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Work began on the 16th Street Project in Oroville last Friday, June 21, with removal of the old pavement from Main Street to Cherry Street. When completed the street will include new pavement, as well as sidewalks connecting existing sidewalks to the neighborhood, as well as Henry Kniss Riverfront Park.

Currently the street is closed to through traffic and people are being detoured around the construction.

“I think that when we get them they are so far behind. By them getting their GED they get that sense of achievement. Another reason to get the GED satisfied is because of the Becca program, then a lot of kids go back and get their high school diploma,” Rabidou replied.

Rabidou asked the mayor and council if they had witnessed much juvenile homelessness in Oroville.

“I personally don’t see much youth homelessness, but do see a lot of

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With standing room only, people came from all around to watch the talented youth of the Wenatchee Youth Circus last Saturday night. See more photos on A5.

adults,” said Mayor Jon Neal.

Rabidou said the county works with Washington State University and the Okanogan County Community Action Council on trying to eliminate juvenile homelsseness.

Lael Duncan, executive director of the Community Action Council said that they had been notified by the state grants in the form of several thousand dollars have been awarded

TONASKET- North Valley Hospital CEO Scott Graham announced to a packed boardroom on June 20, that the hospital can no longer provide obstetrics services.

The hospital will now shift their attention towards doing everything they can to save Inpatient Care at the hospital.

“I’ll take us back several months when we found ourselves facing a situation where we had an OB provider shortage for the hospital.

We were kind of at a decision point at that time to try to figure how to keep OB at the hospital or go with a different model to have the patients deliver down in Omak,” said CEO Scott Graham.

According to Graham the feedback they received from the community and the board at that time was to do what could be done to save OB services at North Valley Hospital.

“We began that process by getting a recruiter identified and getting the recruitment going,” said Graham.

At that time, Graham says it was believed that only two family practice providers that have OB with c-section capabilities were needed to help supplement the remaining two OB providers left in the community.

“Since that time, as we have been doing the recruitment, it happened that one of the remaining FP-OB providers has resigned,” said Graham.

Graham says the turn of events forced the hospital to relook at the future of the OB program and what could be done.

“The realities are that we have to have enough OB providers to be able to take call. You essentially have three to four providers in the community that can cover that call burden,” said Graham.

With the recent loss of an additional OB provider there will not be sufficient coverage for the OB call.

“That would require us not only

hiring two FP- OB providers but we would have to look at hiring four total,” said Graham.

After considering discussions in the past, Graham says it’s his understanding the hospital would not be able to financially carry hiring four OB providers.

“Finding one takes a long time, maybe a year and a half to two years. Being able to find four would be really really difficult,” said Graham.

“We feel at this point, we’re not in a position to be able to support OB, do to those constraints,” said Graham.

In addition, Graham says because of the loss of the additional provider the hospital is facing not being able to have their inpatient patients covered.

“We feel it appropriate at this time to really refocus our efforts on finding in patient family practice providers or other providers who can ensure that we can continue to provide inpatient care here at the hospital ,” said Graham.

“We really love providing OB in this hospital in this community. We don’t want to see it go but we can’t survive without in patient service.

It’s something that we absolutely have to have. We feel that we need to change tactics here and go after finding physicians that can cover inpatient side,” said Graham.

“It’s really important for the public to understand that the cost of hiring four physicians who would have OB c-section experience would bankrupt us,” said Jean Pfeifer, President of the board.

“Right now we have one hundred and eighteen days of cash but at that level of expense we would not have any cash most likely by the end of the year,” said Graham.

“What we’re looking to the board for is the approval to go with our recommendation that we shift gears away from OB recruitment and really focus on the inpatient recruitment and recruitment for the rural health clinic providers,” said Graham.

There was much discussion and questions from community members that attended Thursday night’s

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OKANOGAN VALLEY GAZETTE-TRIBUNE | JUNE 27, 2019

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Bower suspected in Aeneas Valley death Body in trunk died of homicide according to autopsy THE GAZETTE-TRIBUNE

OKANOGAN - While the identity of a woman found in the trunk of a burning vehicle on June 3 was not determined by an autopsy performed in Seattle, the coroner has ruled the death a homicide.

“Lance Bowers is a suspect in the death of the female who was located in the trunk of the burnt vehicle. Her cause of death was determined at autopsy, however her identity has not been confirmed and we will need to wait for further examination of DNA. OCSO detectives are continuing to investigate events leading up to her death,” said Okanogan County Sheriff Tony Hawley.

Bowers, 37, who was arrested on an illegal possession of a firearm charge, remains in

Okanogan County Jail in connection with the homicide.

Witnesses claim to have seen Bowers fleeing from the burning vehicle. The body was discovered and reported by Aeneas Valley Firefighters who were called to put out the fire.

Bowers was arrested near the Aeneas Valley store after being shot by an Okanogan County deputy after he allegedly presented a firearm. He was treated at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, booked into Chelan County Jail and then transported

back to Okanogan County Jail. The two deputies remain on administrative leave while the officer involved shooting is being investigated by the North Central Washington Investigative Unit.

The autopsy was performed in Seattle at the King County Medical Examiner’s office on Tuesday, June 11, according to Okanogan County Coroner David Rodriguez. Rodriguez confirmed that the cause of death was a homicide, but the actual cause is not being released due to the ongoing

investigation.

Bowers was arraigned on charges of first degree unlawful possession of a firearm on June 17 and entered a plea of not guilty. He has not been charged in the death of the woman and is on a state Department of Corrections hold for a felony conviction for second degree assault with sexual motivation that took place in 2004 in another county.

His next Okanogan County Superior Court appearance is scheduled for Monday, July 1.

Lance R. Bowers

there are adults who care.

We’ve seen a lot of kids forced into bad situations staying with people who really aren’t good people,” Duncan said.

Councilman Hart had another question. “You mention couch surfers… those are probably the ones who most fly under the radar. The resources don’t always get to them because we don’t see them.

Why?” asked Hart.

“We have a high poverty rate in this county and a lot of kids don’t have a vision on how they can get out of that kind of life,” said Duncan.

“What can we do as a com-

munity?” asked Councilman Mike Marthaller.

“Let us know what’s going on in the community, it’s needs,” replied Rabidou.

“Please feel free to call me,” said Duncan.

“The same thing, give us a call and we’ll get up there,” added Rabidou.

“The next issue is affordable housing, stay tuned,” said Duncan.

In other business, the council approved a new hire for the city crew for summer park maintenance and also approved amended Ordinance 877 which sets salaries and wages.

“Workers on the city crew start at a lower rate and if they

get a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) they go up to a higher rate. I would like to see them start at a higher rate if they already have a CDL,” said Steve Thompson, superintendent of Public Works.

Councilman Ed Naillon made a motion to approve the amendment to Ordinance 877 and it was seconded by Councilman Robert Fuchs and passed unanimously.

There was some discussion of the Champerty Shores which committed to connecting to the Eastlake Sewer line in return for connection to city water after the development suffered water problems. The city has requested the homeowners follow through with their com-

mitment.

“We need to discuss this with the county and get their support because they’ve done nothing to connect to the sewer line as they agreed,” said Mayor Neal. “I was going to suggest we shut off the water, but on second thought I’d like to get the support of the county so we’re not just seen as the bad guy.”

“This is all to offset the infrastructure costs of building the sewer, it’s not necessarily anyone being a bad guy,” said Councilman Naillon.

The council also discussed a new ordinance that would prohibit tobacco use in some of Oroville’s city parks. Oroville Police Chief Todd Hill spoke

about the wording of the new “no smoking” signs and asked whether they should include chewing tobacco and vaping.

“I think if the premise of the ordinance is to limit exposure to tobacco use to young people then it should include all types of tobacco,” said Naillon.

Superintendent Thompson asked that an advertisement be placed in the paper asking that people remove items from the alleys as the city is going to be cleaning them out.

“Some are getting so bad we can’t get through them with city vehicles,” said Thompson.

Thompson also reported that work would begin on the 16th Street Project on Friday, June 21.

will say that I spent five years in private practice in Cody, Wyoming before I came to Wenatchee. There is transition time in about five or six years where you say is this what I want for the rest of my life,” said Peter, Rutherford, MD and Chief Executive Officer of Confluence Health.

“Some people choose yes, and some people choose no,” said Rutherford.

“It has been painful and horrible discussion for us internally just as it is for this community,” said Rutherford.

Rutherford says that Wenatchee Valley Clinic has been in Tonasket since the

1970’s.

“I came up here as a medical student and it was a great experience but things are changing. The number of physicians who are interested in outpatient care, in patient care, obstetrical care and cesarean section privileging, is one percent of the family practice physicians in this country,” said Rutherford.

“We have done everything we can financially to make this work but just like you at North Valley Hospital have financial constraints, so do we,” said Rutherford.

“I think the reality is here in this county is that there won’t be deliveries of babies and there won’t be gyn doctors up here in north county. People

will have to go to Omak or Three Rivers down in Brewster that still have OB services.

This is happening all over the state besides the country,” said Pfiefer According to Graham there is a dire physician shortage and they are becoming harder to find.

“It takes a long time to produce a doctor, from medical school through residency, and as Americans we’re getting older and there is more health care that is being required.

We’re not producing enough doctors to cover the need that’s out there,” said Graham.

“All rural communities are struggling to find enough physicians to meet the need, it isn’t just us,’ said Graham.

John McReynolds, COO recognized that for many in attendance they may not have attended a board meeting before and wanted to recognize OB is an emotional topic for everyone.

“I want to recognize that for the board, certainly the admin team, and all of the employees, this is a really difficult thing, it is very sad,” said McReynolds.

We are not taking this lightly, this has been incredibly difficult and it’s been sad and frustrating to get to this point,” said McReynolds.

Graham said they’ve been working on the development of a rural health clinic for several months.

“We have submitted an

application to the state and the federal government for approval for starting a rural health clinic.

We have brought in an architect to look at some space over here where we have administration to see if we can make some modifications and it looks like we can,” said Graham.

“We’re moving forward with that in mind that we can begin a clinic here,” said Graham.

During public comment a community member asked for clarification of when OB services will cease in Tonasket.

“Yes, we’re going to change our focus and focus exclusively on getting a family practice provider here so that we can make sure we can cover the inpatient. As of Aug. 1, I believe, ” said Graham.

COUNCIL | FROM A1 for several programs to address youth homelessness.

“In Oroville we saw kids that couch surf or live in a pickers cabin during the winter. Things can go sideways quickly with any change in social economic status,” she said. “We are also working on outreach for mental health issues, domestic violence, finding food, warmth and shelter.”

She said that they found there were 13 homeless kids in the Oroville area and 111 in the Tonasket area.

“We are doing whatever we can do to provide them with resources and let them know

HEALTH | FROM A1 board meeting.

Citycouncilwoman Christa Levine was in attendance to Thursday’s meeting and asked the board if women will be able to continue to receive prenatal care in Tonasket.

“Will they still be able to come here with an OB related issue?” asked Levine.

“If we had an emergent delivery they would be able to come here but as far as having an OB program, we wouldn’t have a provider to give them that,” said Graham.

Another question from the public addressed the issue of doctors leaving the area.

“I think Scott is correct. I

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TONASKET- The Tonasket Community Cultural Center kicked off the summer with their Friday night music in the park.

Locals gathered in History Park, bringing lawn chairs, blankets, and their friends, to hear music from the band Pickerricks, Harvey Swanson, and other talent.

One local woman said it’s a

great time to relax, dance, or visit with friends and invites all to come.

The night was filled with the smell of fresh food from a local vendor, which many took the opportunity to enjoy.

The next Music in the Park will be July 26, featuring the band Hydes at 6:00 p.m. Then on August 9 the bands Waterfall, Hippies on Vacation, and Steve Kinzie will heat up the night with their show.

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Local artist Harvey Swanson mezmerizes onlookers with his talents on the guitar, harmonica and vocals.

The band the Pickerricks gave a lively performance during Friday’s festivity.

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Time to get your camp on Dana and I took a round trip) to see rare vacation day last the 900 year-old big Friday and spent a trees, something I long weekend at Lost remember doing at Lake Campground Sixth Grade Camp with another couple and have done many from Oroville. times since. It was a I was trying to beautiful short hike. remember the last How great that the time I ever actually trees weren’t felled camped there. My in the 1960s with Out of first thought was it other nearby trees My Mind was way back in 1983 being logged and when my youngGary A. DeVon have been preserved est brother Michael for future generadecided that is what tions. he wanted to do to celebrate his We also ran into the Bumble high school graduation. Then Bee Survey going on and it was I remembered that the male great seeing the kids running staff members of the G-T went around with butterfly nets as camping there when Bob Davis they collected specimens for the owned the newspaper. At least count. And, this weekend is the I’m not getting so old that I Lost Trail Race (see page 7). thought the last time was Sixth The weather was mostly cool Grade Camp. although we did end up eating Because of those memories our Saturday supper in our big Lost Lake Campground holds tent’s vestibule, but a little rain a special place in my memory, did nothing to dampen our kind of like the Boy Scout Camp spirits and was over as soon as at Bonaparte — what a wonder- we finished eating. ful place to spend part of your Okanogan County is full of summer as a kid. Good memocampsites, trails and fishing ries of swimming and snipe holes and summer is the perfect hunts and things like learning time to get your camp on. Why how to swamp your canoe, not get out and enjoy some of make a life preserver with your the many activities offered in jeans, drain the canoe and get our own backyard? Stop by and back in. While we took a canoe pick up one of our summer recthis weekend, there was no reation guides, RecreationLand swamping on purpose at Lost to help guide you in your exploLake. ration.

However, just seeing the Tonasket Kiwanis’ Camp Tokiwanee nearby, it did bring back memories of Sixth Grade Camp. An adventure every kid should have and thanks to the Oroville and Tonasket Schools they do. My kids certainly enjoyed themselves. It was my first exposure to fly fishing and thanks to the Okanogan County Fly Fishing Club kids are still learning about the sport. While I’m not much better at it now, it is an activity I still enjoy well into my adulthood.

While there Dana and I made Some faster hikers take the Big Trees Trail the 1.4 mile trek (2.8 miles

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A house divided

Dear Editor, When President Trump first wanted a border wall, he wanted to build it then charge it to Mexico. When he saw that wasn’t going to happen he then wanted Congress to OK the money to build it.

When they refused, he then shut down our government, which cost us taxpayers over $12 billion for nothing. Many people are still feeling the ripple effect it created. So now he’s starting a trade war I think will do a lot more damage that the shut down did.

I would like to know if all the presidents after Trump will be able to shut down the government when they don’t get their own way.

I thought our government was by the people and for the people. I did not know it could be based on one person’s actions.

How can we claim to have “one nation under God” if our political power that’s supposed to serve and protect us can’t get along with each other. It’s been said, “a house divided cannot stand.”

Jerry Hutchins Oroville

Worker or passenger?

Dear Editor, If socialism/communism is so wonderful, why are people from those countries fighting to get into America? Socialism/communism always ends with despots in charge and the people being milked as funding sources. When the money runs out, there’s usually a bloody revolution.

How long can the federal debt keep rising?

A few months ago, the federal debt we have accumulated over the past decades crossed the $22 trillion mark. That’s a record. And it’s surely not going to be the last.

According to Congressional Budget Office estimates, annual federal deficits over the next decade — the deficit is the annual figure for how much more Congress and the president opt to spend than the government takes in as revenue — are expected to average $1.2 trillion. Overall, the debt held by the public amounts to about 78 percent of our gross domestic product.

That’s double what it was before the 2008 recession, and the CBO estimates that without significant changes, it’ll rise to 118 percent over the next 20 years, higher even than right after World War II. Does this matter? Back when I was in Congress, I came away confused practically every time I listened to an economist offer an opinion. Some thought it mattered immensely. Others, not at all.

Indeed, I remember when the prospect of running a deficit of a few billion dollars caused fiscal experts to say we were facing fiscal catastrophe.

They turned out to be wrong.

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Capitalism works if it stands on a moral foundation. America was founded on the Christian faith. If success is measured only by how much money you have (huge amounts of money create huge amounts of power), capitalism becomes blatant greed and we lose our moral foundation. We are watching our society evolve into a minority of the very rich attempting to control the rest of us.

Another recipe for revolution.

Every generation must choose what it will support. Work to change what you don’t like. If you don’t, others will determine the fate of your children and grandchildren. As Ronald Reagan said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it on to our children in the bloodstream.”

I believe in the “melting pot” vision of America: If you come here legally, work to support yourself and your family, honor God and your new country, you are welcome here. People can succeed if they are willing to work and follow our laws. America is still a place of hope.

I also believe powerful people see America as the last game pawn to be taken down before a global government can be established. That is why we are currently seeing such violence and political maneuvering. But people are waking up.

America is a big ship politically, socially, and spiritually. It takes a huge amount of pressure to change its direction. You are either working to steer the ship or a passenger just along for the ride.

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The system has been than other avenues able to carry heavier that might stoke debt than we once economic growth. thought. The probOr investors may lem is, all we know decide that the U.S. is that we’re okay so government isn’t far; we have no idea credit-worthy after when we suddenly all, and either push won’t be. up interest rates or Here’s a useful find a different curway to look at it.

Lee H. Hamilton rency to back, forcInterest on the debt ing the dollar’s value is expected to hit to plummet. $390 billion this year. We’re The bottom line is that ultipaying more in interest on the mately government spending debt than we spend on our has to be paid for. Deficits don’t children, and we’re headed replace that need, they merely toward doing the same with defer it. defense. I doubt that fits the The problem is that attackpriorities of most Americans. ing yearly deficits is politically And I don’t think it’s sustainvery difficult. They have to be able indefinitely. It may even addressed on both the spendbe dangerous. ing and the revenue side — that At a certain level, carrying is, with both spending cuts and such huge debt — and spendtax increases — but there’s not ing so much each year to pay much appetite in Washington off the interest — makes it for either. Even though politiharder for the government to cians know full well that it’s not respond to future challenges a question of whether we need and raises the risk of an ecoto raise taxes or cut spending, nomic crisis with no gas in the just of when. tank left to accelerate out of it.

In the end, I believe strongly It may crowd out both pubthat the first rule for any policylic and private investment, maker ought to be: Do no because there’s less money for harm. This requires a shift in the government to invest in our thinking about spending human capital or infrastrucpolicies: If something is really ture, and private capital flows important to do, it’s worth payinto government bonds rather ing for and not pushing the

cost into the future and on to the backs of our children. If no one’s willing to do what it takes to pay for it, maybe it’s not as high a priority as its backers think.

Similarly, we need to get real about taxes. It’s hugely seductive to politicians to believe that tax cuts pay for themselves by boosting economic activity and hence tax revenues. There’s no evidence that this is how things work in the real world, however. Instead, deficits just keep increasing.

So do we need to panic? No. But we must not take the view that the question is irrelevant.

Far better to begin now to address the problem gradually than to be forced into sudden and drastic measures by a crisis we all knew was coming, but didn’t have the will to forestall.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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WENATCHEE YOUTH CIRCUS

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Tonasket’s very own Noni Alley performs with the Wenatchee Youth circus.

Ladies, gentlemen, boys and girls were on the edge of their seat with this crowd pleasing trapeze act.

Wenatchee Youth Circus have brought joy to families for 67 seasons.

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Saturday’s crowd enjoyed a perfect summers night, while filling up on popcorn, and cheering for the diverse entertainment of the Wenatchee Youth Circus.

A heartfelt Thank You to the people at the Legion and the ladies of the Eagles for organizing and the effort you did for the benefit for me. To the businesses and people that donated. To the people that came to the benefit to support me. I wish I could have been there but I was not physically able to.

It's amazing to live in a town that has so much support and care for others. I’m truly proud to live in this community. Thank You so much for your support.

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Schools out and no more homework to dull the fun School is out for the summer. Even my grandchildren in Seattle that had several snow days to make up are finished.

So, now summer vacations that include the kids can be taken and plans made for fun times with no homework dulling the fun.

Have you tried to get to the Oroville Senior Center lately? Or the Free Methodist Church and the Assembly of God Church? “It ain’t easy.”

What a mess! Usually, we can say it will be better when it’s finished, but for the Senior Center I’m not so sure, as the handicapped section is

changed eliminating a lot of the space. And, I’m hearing that some were not notified of these changes, in these areas.

The weather has been cool for this time of the year… I used my electric blanket to get my feet warm one night. Of course I had been going barefoot for awhile. We had winds whipping stuff every direction and some rain.

What a nice surprise to have Pat (Kelly) Ludeman from Waterville stop by for a chat.

She was in town to attend her class reunion and we were so busy talking I forgot to ask how many years, but it had

been well attended, Time for the event, it seemed.

Wednesday, July 3 at Last reminder of 6 p.m. and you need the Chesaw Rodeo to RSVP, phone 509dance, July 3, with 485-4002.

Roy Todd Jackson Family and friends and his music group of Aileen Loney are from Spokane. saddened with her Also, last reminder passing last week. of the July 3rd potAlthough she had luck at the Eden a lot of birthTHIS & THAT had Valley Guest Ranch. days, her death came This will be celebrat- Joyce Emry quite unexpectedly. ing with Robin Stice Aileen and Murrell after she has been given the had two daughters Sharon and good news, by her oncoloKay. I’m told Darleene Loney gist team, that she is free of (Owyens) will be here for the cancer after the rigorous treat- service. ments she’s had the past year.

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many of the newer homes have all the bedrooms upstairs? Listen to your elders… you won’t always be able to leap up stairs two or three at a time… and what about grandma when she comes to visit?

We bid farewell to Ted Paris, last Saturday night, one of the faithful pinochle players at the Senior Center. He was fun to have around, but is moving back to his roots, the Carolinas.

Can you believe we’re half way through the year 2019? My youngest was born on the 30th of June. For the past several

years for her birthday she and her husband went to Victoria B.C. and their three girls and their families come at various times. When she broke her ankle, recently, her husband said they’d better cancel the trip, but she said, “I can sit in Canada as well as Seattle.” She is doing nicely but it slowed down the process of moving.

I just finished watching the Mariners WIN a ballgame. It beats me how they can make one run one day and 13 the next playing the same team.

I guess there are some things we just aren’t supposed to understand.

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by Kyle Anderson at the Oroville Senior Center on Tuesday, July 2 at 11 a.m. The public is welcome.

Entrance to the Senior Center building during street construction is available from the east side near the dumpster and the church parking lot.

Advertisers for this week are: Jeff Trudeau, Appliance Repair; Highland Internet, Beltone AlLynn of Osoyoos and Wild Rose floral design, gifts etc. of Tonasket.

We will miss Ted Paris at pool and pinochle as he moves to South Carolina.

Pinochle results from last Saturday are: men’s high, Len

Firpo; woman’s high, most pinnacles and door prize, Barbara Klein.

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This week’s Market Music will open at 9 a.m. with Joseph and friends sharing some old guitar favorites. John Phillips, from Mary Ann Creek will take over at 10 a.m., playing his finger picking style guitar while singing some great tunes from the 60’s and 70’s.

At 11 a.m., Lota Duarte will grace our stage with her great singing voice and solid guitar playing on a fantastic repertoire of classics. At the noon hour, Rockin’ Robin, a long time, solo rock and roll artist will perform. If you like classic rock and great original songwriting you will not want to miss Robin performing live at the Oroville Market.

Come experience our fun, friendly, community atmosphere.

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Friday Nights on Route 97 - As traffic increases on Route 97 [aka Main Street, Oroville] for the summer season, 49º North Artists has cooked up some Friday Night art events to entertain the hot and sweaty through August. We’re making up for dragging our feet in observing the traditional Friday art gallery expectations by scheduling a not-so-classic event every Friday night all summer. Instead of the typical wine-and-cheese hours in the gallery, there will be activities for guests to take part in, not all of which will be gazing at art on the walls. And, a couple of off-site explorations. Starting Friday, July 5, Art On The Line Galleries Main Street will host the first Friday Nights’ event: Art Starts Here: A hands-on introduction to creating sketches, led by local artist Glenda Smith. Sketching is the first step in developing the visual skills that lead to mastering art appreciation if not one’s own masterpieces. Paper and pencils

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Roller skating has begun at the Molson Grange Hall. The doors are open every Friday evening at 7 p.m. They have skates in all sizes and it only costs $1.00 to skate for two hours.

I hope our memorial services are finished for a while. Barbara Hartman had a lovely send-off with several people remembering the sweet lady she was and the fun times they had with her.

There was a really good turnout for Bingo last Friday night at the Grange hall. Big crowds make for large payouts. The next Bingo will be July 5. It’s always the first and third Friday of the month.

July 3 is the Community Dance with The Wild Wooly Band, $5.00 per person, six and under are free. The Fourth of July is the rodeo. Admittance to the rodeo is also $5.00 person and six and under are free. The family games begin at 10 a.m. and the parade at 12:30 p.m. The rodeo begins at 1 p.m I haven’t been to the rodeo for several years but this year my son and daughter-in-law are coming and we will all go together.

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Stroke Support Group OROVILLE - The Oroville Stroke Support Group meets this Thursday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the Oroville Free Methodist Church, 1516 Fir Street. This is a support group for anyone who has had a stroke, no matter how long ago, or brain injury, or, if you just want to find out more information, you are welcome to attend. Discussion from those who have recovered would also be very welcome. There will be refreshments.

Crafts for Kids TONASKET - Crafts for Kids will take place on Thursday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Tonasket Public Library. Come and join your friends at Tonasket Public Library for FREE crafts for kids. All are welcome. For more information call 509-486-2366.

Good 4U at Winery OROVILLE - Okanogan musicians, Good 4U, will perform at Esther Bricques Winery on Thursday, June 27. The group’s diverse performances run from acoustic to rock, with many of the works written by Lonnie and Teresa Good. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments are available. All ages are welcome. The winery is located at 42 Swanson Mill Road, Oroville. For more information regarding this or future events, please call the winery at 509-476-2861 or check the Events Page at www.estherbricques.com.

Catholic Church Yard Sale OROVILLE - The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will be continuing its yard sale at 1715 Main St. on Saturday, June 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Oroville Market OROVILLE - Food, crafts and music at Oroville Market this Saturday, June 29. The weather is getting warmer, the produce is coming in and more people are attending the Oroville Market each week. The Oroville Market takes place on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the grounds of the Oroville Public Library.

Pancakes and Politics OMAK - The Okanogan County Democrats are gather-

ing at Magoo’s Restaurant (back room) in Omak on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. to have respectful, meaningful, and informal political discussions. Please join us for this casual “no host” breakfast, open to anyone interested in chatting about Democratic views. Contact Marlene Firth at 509-997-9707 with any questions.

Teen & Adult Craft Day TONASKET - There will be a Teen and Adult Craft Day on Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m at the Tonasket Public Library. For more information call 509-486-2366.

Creating Sketches OROVILLE - On Friday, July 5, Art On The Line Galleries on Main Street in Oroville will host the first Friday Nights’ event: Art Starts Here: A hands-on introduction to creating sketches, led by local artist Glenda Smith.

Sketching is the first step in developing the visual skills that lead to mastering art appreciation if not one’s own masterpieces. Paper and pencils supplied. Doors will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Okanogan County Democrats OMAK - The Okanogan Democrats will be meeting at 12 Tribes Casino in Omak on Saturday, July 6, from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.. A simulcast will be held in Twisp at the Methow Valley Citizens Council office at 315 E Methow Valley Hwy. Monique Bourgeau will be the guest speaker. She is a recent graduate of the Institute for a Democratic Future where she brought an Okanogan perspective to the group of 32 fellows over the six-month intensive weekend trips throughout the state, a week in Olympia and five days in Washington DC helped Bourgeau build relationships and develop a network for progressive activism.

Americana Concert at Winery OROVILLE –The Mood Swings will perform a full concert featuring America in Song on Saturday, July 6 at Esther Bricques Winery in honor of the Fourth of July festivities. Note that this concert is on Saturday, not Thursday. There will be no music on Thursday

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“Look for our schedule cards around town to keep up with the weekly events”, said ….. “or find the new event notice in this column.” Art On The Line Galleries is located on Main Street between 16th and 14th Aves.— site of the now-defunct restaurant/lounge sign, if a marker is needed to locate. Guests are encouraged to Come-As-YouAre and be ready for a good time. Doors will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; frivolity begins around 5 p.m.

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Lost Trail Race this Sunday

On the hunt for the humble bumble bee in the Highlands

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Owen Weddle, 8 and Solomon Massey, 6, on the hunt for bumble bees at Lost Lake Campground last Saturday afternoon. They volunteered to help catch the bees as part of a survey.

Participants learn new skills to make summertime hikes buzzworthy

Wildlife, Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Oregon Bee Project, launched the Pacific Northwest Bumble Bee Atlas. On a hike in the Okanogan Highlands, Rich Hatfield, Xerces Society conservation biologist, shared information about the Atlas Project, how to participate and the value that the project will have to this area, both locally, and more regionally. The group conducted a point survey at Lost Lake to help determine the number of bumble bee species living there.

Hatfield is a Senior Conservation Biologist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

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On June 22, 2019, community members had an opportunity to learn about the bumble bee species in this area, their importance to the ecosystems, as well as ways people can help conserve them.

In an effort to learn more about bumble bees to improve evidence-based bumble bee conservation guidance, the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, in partnership with the Washington Department of Fish and

A scene from last year’s Get Lost! Trail Race. This Sunday will be the second annual race which takes place at Lost Lake.

the conservation of wildlife, through the protection of invertebrates and their habitat. Rich is a leader in bumble bee conservation, with a demonstrated history of effectively using science, advocacy, and citizen science to protect wildlife species and their habitat. Hatfield has a Master’s degree in Conservation Biology from San Francisco State University. He has special knowledge of our region’s species and issues due to his ongoing involvement in the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area in Okanogan County.

This event was provided free of charge to the community in partnership with Humanities Washington and Okanogan Highlands Alliance and with support from Bob Raymer’s Machine Works.

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Alleys are a necessary resource for utilities, neighborhoods, emergency response and City maintenance. Overgrown alleys filled with tires, old concrete, abandoned cars, overgrown trees, miscellaneous obstacles and personal items are a hazard. The City requests that all adjacent property owners do their part by taking care of your personal items; personal items will be part of that clean up if not removed from the alley.

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requirements for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit per Okanogan County Shoreline Master Program 14.15.510(16).

The Whitefish Island Adaptive Management project is intended to restore perennial flow through the side channel. Proposed actions include: breaking up the armor layer at the inlet and opening a connection more parallel to flow vectors during high flows; excavating to lower three riffles to create a pilot channel that restores perennial flow over the short term; and, relocating several habitat logs from on-site, placing them adjacent to the tops of the riffles in order to promote scour and maintain sediment transport through the riffles. The logs moved will be partially buried with native material.

Project Location: The project is located on parcels 3421130029, & 3421130026 on the Methow River approximately one mile south of the Town of Winthrop, WA, Section 13, Township 34 N., Range 21 E. Willamette Meridian.

Published in the Methow Valley News June 26, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 27, 2019.

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mately seven acres. Phase one will consist of two tier three outdoor cannabis production operations and processing that will include drying, curing and packaging. This phase will utilize a greenhouse for early season clone propagation. Phase two will be on parcel 3326054005 and use approximately seven acres.

Phase two will consist of two tier three cannabis production operations and processing that will include drying, curing and packaging. One of the tire three cannabis production operations will be both outdoor and indoor. The second tier three cannabis production will be outdoor. Water for the indoor cannabis production and sanitation facilities will be from a new well that will be drilled during phase two. Water source for outdoor grows will be provided by the Okanogan Irrigation District. Period of operation for the outdoor grows will be from April to October. Period of operation for the indoor grow will be from November to May. Hours of operation will be 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A boundary line adjustment that is part of this proposal was recorded on 06/11/2019 this boundary line adjustment changed parcel numbers.

Parcel 3326061002 will become parcel number 3326060016 valued with parcel 3326050082.

Parcel 3326054005 will become parcel number 3326060017 valued with parcel 3326050083.

The site is located at 267 Salmon Creek Rd. Okanogan WA 98840 on tax parcel number3326061002 new parcel numbers 3326060016 valued with 3326050082 and parcel number 3326054005 new parcel numbers 3326060017 valued with 3326050083.

The Okanogan County SEPA Responsible official issued a mitigated threshold environmental determination of non-significance (MDNS) in accordance with WAC 197-11-350. SEPA Comments must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 p.m., July 11, 2019. Failure to comment by this date denies a party standing to appeal the final determination. Information is available at the Office of Planning and Development. Direct questions and comments to: Pam Wyllson, Planner I, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7122 pwyllson@co.okanogan.wa.us Published in the Methow Valley News June 26, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 27, 2019.

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 877 An ordinance of the City of Oroville, Washington, amending certain salaries and wages in the 2019 budget.

The above summary is of an ordinance adopted by the Oroville City Council during the June 18, 2019 regular meeting.

Entire copies of the ordinance may be obtained at the Oroville City Hall, 1308 Ironwood, during normal working hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 4:00).

ATTEST: JoAnn L. Denney, ClerkTreasurer Published: Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 27, 2019 Legal #: OVG862225

Notice of Final Decision MSRF Whitefish Island Adaptive Management Shoreline Exemption SE 2019-4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) has been submitted by Chris Johnson, Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation (MSRF). Okanogan County Planning has determined that this project is exempt from

Notice of Public Hearing Appeal of Administrative Decision Stop Work Order NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan County Office of Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing on July 11, 2019 to consider an appeal brought by Mark Miller against the Okanogan County Code Administrators decision that the clearing work and the construction of a gazebo violates the permitting requirements of the Shoreline Master Program.

The clearing and construction was conducted on parcel #3122360045 located on Danzl Road.

The public hearing will be conducted on July 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium in the Virginia Grainger Building in Okanogan, WA. Testimony and evidence will be presented at the hearing by parties with standing. Testimony relevant to the appeal issue will be accepted from interested parties. All testimony must be given under oath.

Date of publication June 26 and 27, 2019.

Information regarding this decision can be obtained from: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Perry Huston, Director of Planning, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 (509) 4227218 or phuston@co.okanogan.wa.us .

Published in the Methow Valley News June 26, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 27, 2019.

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Summary of Ordinance #802 An ordinance of the City of Tonasket, Washington, amending Section 8.16.030 of the Tonasket Municipal Code. For a complete copy of this ordinance contact City Hall, 509-4862132, Tonasket, WA. 98855.

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The purpose of the public meeting is to take public testimony for or against the proposition. The public meeting will be conducted on July 9, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan in the Okanogan County Commissioners Hearing Room. Date of publishing is June 26 and 27, 2019.

Published in the Methow Valley News June 26, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 27, 2019.

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The registration deadline for online registrations, mail-in registrations and transfers is July 29, 2019. Any qualified elector who is not registered to vote in the State of Washington may register to vote in person at the Auditor’s Office up to and including August 6, 2019.

You can register or obtain registration forms at the Auditor’s Office, on line at www.vote.wa.gov, and Department of Licensing.

The Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 104, at the County Courthouse, will be open so voters may obtain replacement ballots, drop off voted ballots, obtain provisional ballots, and use the Accessible Voting Units, at the following times.

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM July 19 - August 5, 2019 On Election Day only, August 6, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Drop box locations around the county for this election.

Tonasket - Tonasket City Hall/ Library Complex, 209 S Whitcomb Ave, Tonasket Omak - Next to Police Station, 8 N Ash, Omak Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting may call (509) 422-7240. Voters unable to use the mail-in ballot may use the Accessible Voting Unit available at the County Auditor’s Office.

No postage is required to return your ballot for this election. Return postage is prepaid. Ballots must be postmarked by the day of the election. Check with your local Post Office for deadlines to have your ballot postmarked properly.

For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration. vote.wa.gov/okanogan myvote.wa.gov, Local newspaper, radio, and TV www.pdc.wa.gov Meetings of the Okanogan County Canvassing Board are open, public meetings and shall be continued until the activities for which the following meetings are held have been completed.

Canvass Board meetings are held in the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 103, at the County Courthouse, in Okanogan.

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM to determine the status of any provisional or challenged ballots Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM to canvass the votes cast and certify the election This notice is in accordance with RCW 29A.52.

Dated at Okanogan, Washington this 10th day of June, 2019.

Laurie Thomas, Okanogan County Auditor and Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections

By Jamie Groomes, Chief Deputy and Certified Election Administrator Published in the Methow Valley News June 26, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 27, 2019.

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Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): Ditech Financial LLC fka Green Tree Servicing LLC Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Ditech Financial LLC fka Green Tree Servicing LLC I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 7/26/2019, at 9:00 AM At the Front Entrance to the Okanogan County Courthouse, located at 149 Third North, Okanogan, WA 98840 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of OKANOGAN, State of Washington, to-wit: SOUTHERLY 12 1/2 FEET OF LOT 4, ALL OF LOTS 5, 6 AND 7 AND THE NORTHERLY 12 1/2 FEET OF LOT 8, BLOCK 16, TONASKET. EXCEPTING THEREFROM STATE STREET, WHICH OCCUPIES A SPACE OF 60 FEET LOCATED ON WESTERLY END OF SAID LOTS. SAID SOUTHERLY 12 1/2 FEET OF LOT 4 AND SAID NORTHERLY 12 1/2 FEET OF LOT 8 SHALL BE MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO LINES BETWEEN SAID LOTS, ABOVE DESCRIBED. OKANOGAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 113 SW STATE STREET, TONASKET, WA 98855 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/18/2006, recorded 12/27/2006, under Instrument No. 3112964 records of OKANOGAN County, Washington, from LEROY F SCHLOSSTEIN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE ESTATE, as grantor(s), to BAINES TITLE COMPANY, as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR GLOBAL CREDIT UNION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to Ditech Financial LLC fka Green Tree Servicing LLC, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 3226302 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $17,936.01. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $70,078.63, together with interest as provided in the Note from 11/1/2016 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute.

Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 7/26/2019. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 7/15/2019 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 7/15/2019 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 7/15/2019 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by

both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 1/17/2019. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

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SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you.

If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/hom e o w n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling

agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-18-831450-SW. Dated: 3/13/2019 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Shameran Khamo, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee Sale Number: WA-18-831450-SW Sale Line: 800-280-2832 or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0151343 6/27/2019 7/18/2019 Published: Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 27 and July 18, 2019 Legal #: OVG848911

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Notice of Primary Election Okanogan County, State of Washington Tuesday, August 6, 2019 A Primary Election will be held in the below mentioned districts for the purpose of submitting to the voters for their approval or rejection the following.

Oroville City Ems Proposition 1 Emergency Services Levy, City of Oroville Proposition 1 Emergency

STATE OF WASHINGTON Agriculture Land for Lease Application No. 10-096816 10 Year Lease Term The Department of Natural Resources offers for lease at Sealed Bid, a tract of land containing 265.45 acres, more or less, according to the government survey thereof, described as Government Lot 5 (NW1/4SW1/4), Government Lot 6 (NE1/4SW1/4), Government Lot 7 (NW1/4SE1/4), Government Lot 8 (SE1/4NE1/4), S1/2SW1/4, E1/2SE1/4, Section 10, Township 38 North, Range 26 East, W.M. Minimum annual rent will be: $366.32.

Lease covenants may be examined at the Okanogan County Auditor’s office, Okanogan, Washington; Northeast Region headquarters located in Colville, Washington or the office of the Commissioner of Public Lands, Olympia, Washington.

Bidders Qualification Packet must be submitted by 2:30 p.m. on the day of auction. The Department of Natural Resources does not guarantee legal access. Public auction will be held at the Northeast Region DNR office, 225 S. Silke Rd, Colville, Washington, on July 29, 2019, at 2:30 p.m.

HILARY S. FRANZ, Commissioner of Public Lands Published: June 27, 2019 Okanogan Valley GazetteTribune Legal #: OVG862261

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES The Tonasket School District is accepting proposals from qualified food service management companies to provide food services according to district specifications.

Sealed proposals are due on or before 2:00 pm, July 22, 2019. Detailed specifications are available from the District Office: 35 DO Hwy. 20 E., Tonasket, WA 98855.

Phone: 486-2126.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Okanogan County Public Works, Anna Randall, 1234A 2nd Ave S Okanogan, WA 98840-9723, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, Statler Bridge, is located at T33 R26 S05 OCR# 9221 Salmon Creek Rd. milepost 2.244. in Okanogan in Okanogan county.

This project involves 5 acres of soil disturbance for Highway or Road construction activities.

The receiving waterbody is Salmon Creek.

Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.

Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology, Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater, P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in the Methow Valley News June 19, 26, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 20, 27, 2019.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE OKANOGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS that a public hearing is scheduled to review a resolution to place an Emergency Communications Sales and Use Tax proposition on the November 2019 Ballot.

The Okanogan County Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 to consider a resolution authorizing placement of the Emergency Communications two-tenths of one percent sales and use tax proposition on the November 2019 Ballot.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF CHELAN IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of EUGENE L. LAYTON, Deceased.

NO. 19-4-00175-04 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Co-Personal Representatives named below has been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Co-Personal Representatives or the Co-Personal Representatives’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the CoPersonal Representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020; or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: June 13, 2019 DATED this ____ day of ______________, 2019.

By: /s/ Darla M. Layton Cirame DARLA M. LAYTON CIRAME Co-Personal Representative PO Box 1530 Omak, WA 98840 By: /s/ Ryan K. Layton RYAN K. LAYTON Co-Personal Representative 2116 5th St Wenatchee, WA 98801 Attorneys for Personal Representative: JEFFERS, DANIELSON, SONN & AYLWARD, P.S. By EVAN M. MCCAULEY, WSBA No. 44285 P.O. Box 1688 Wenatchee, WA 98807-1688 CHELAN COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE Ms. Kim Morrison, Clerk Chelan County Superior Court 350 Orondo Avenue, Suite 501 Wenatchee, WA 98801-2885 Published: Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 13, 20 & 27, 2019 Legal #: OVG860045

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Immediate Call for Cemetery Board Members The Cemetery District 4 Board (Riverview Cemetery) are seeking and accepting applications of interest from persons in the Oroville Cemetery District, who are willing to serve a 6 year term on the Cemetery Board District 4.

The Board meets one time per month, each 2nd Monday at 1:00 pm, this is a compensated position for each attendance. The Cemetery District is a Junior Taxing District of Okanogan County and is an elected position, but at this time, the member will be filling a position that will be vacant until the next election term for this position, in 2020. There are 3 Board members total with a staff of two, a caretaker and Sec/Treasurer.

The Board Members will review and select an individual within 30 days after July 8, 2019.

Please submit a short letter of interest to: Cemetery District 4, PO Box 764, Oroville, WA 98844. For more information: call/email Mary Lou Peterson, Sec/Treasurer, (509) 4762375 cemeterydist4@ myhighlandmail.com Published: Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 20 & June 27, 2019 #OVG861717

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ELIZABETH M. KINGSLEY On Saturday, June remembered by 15, 2019, Elizabeth her loving family, M. Kingsley passed daughters, Nancy away peaceScacco and Marcia fully at North Hayward; grandchilValley Extended dren, Stacy Hursh Care in Tonasket, (Joe), Patrick Scacco, Washington at the Lisa Kingsley (Erik), age of 95 years.

Bryan Hayward, Tim Elizabeth M. Hayward (Melody), Betty was predeKingsley ceased by her parBruce Jackson ents, Don and Hazel (Alisha); greatWood; husband, Lester; son, granddaughter, Hannah Wayne Kingsley; daughter, Pieri; sister, Micke Griffin; Susan Jackson; granddaugh- son-in-law, Art Jackson; ter, Dawn Kingsley; sonsister-in-law, Myrtle Wood in-law, Jim Hayward; siband numerous nieces and lings, Baby Wood, Florence nephews.

Morris, Ben Wood, Maude Betty was proud to have Wheeler, Helen Maynard, been born in Chesaw and Don Wood Jr, Jack Wood received her education in and Skip Newman.

Molson and Oroville. She Betty will be fondly was married to Lester for

GENE BARTTELS Eugene Edward Gene married Ellen I. Barttels, 62, was Petry on August 7, 2010, born June 4, 1957 to on Lake Osoyoos, in Herman E. and Rilla Oroville, Washington and M. (Olney) Barttels in since has called Oroville Colville, Washington, home. while his parents Gene passed away on and family were livJune 9, 2019 in North ing in Nespelem, Valley Hospital, Tonasket, Gene Barttels Washington.

Washington following a Gene graduated from series of heart attacks.

White Swan High School. He Gene is survived by his worked as a carpenter and was wife, Ellen; a daughter, Kelli proud of building million dollar Barttels and grandchildren homes to a model space simulaSophia, Jordon and Alexis of tor. More recently he enjoyed raisGrandview, Washington; son, ing a few cattle and cutting wood.

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of Yakima, Washington and his extended family. He is also survived by his “best friend” co-pilot paw daughter Annie and special friend Dale Rawley. He was preceded in death by his parents and other family members.

A service to celebrate Gene’s life will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Oroville Free Methodist Church, 1516 Fir St., with Pastor Rod Brown officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart Association or the charity of your choice.

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ARC Blood Drives NORTH COUNTY - The American Red Cross will be at the United Methodist Church for a blood drive on Wednesday, July 10 from 12-5 and at the Tonasket Community Cultural Center on Thursday, July 11 from 12-5.

Appointments can be made by calling 1 800 RED CROSS (1 800 733 2767) or by visiting redcrossblood.

Mental Health First Aid Class OROVILLE - There will be a free Metal Health First Aid Class presented by EWU Health Education Center on Thursday, July 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oroville Free Methodist Church, 1508 Fir St, Oroville. The Learning Objectives: 1., Understand the

prevalence of mental health problems in the United States; 2., Learn to apply the Mental Health First Aid acronym (ALGEE) to: Depression and Anxiety, Psychosis and Substance Use Disorder. Participants must preregister at www.ewu.edu/MHFA.

TSD Public Hearing on Bond TONASKET - The Tonasket School Board will be holding a public hearing on July 11 at 12:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing

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Emergency www.nvhospital.org VA Clinic  Surgical Center  Rehabilitation (Oroville & Tonasket) Tonasket & Oroville  In Obstetrical Services  Imaging  Full-Service Laboratory TONASKET OROVILLE  Extended Care 17 S. Western Ave. 1617 Main Street  Swing Bed Program  

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 Services The Reverend Marilyn Wilder 476-3629 Warden • 476-2022 • Mental Health

• Substance Use Disorders Chemical Dependency Church of Christ • Developmental Disabilities Ironwood & 12th, Oroville • 509-476-3214 • Psychiatric SundayServices School 10 a.m. • Sunday Worship 11a.m.

• Therapeutic HousingWednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Pastor Tony Rivera • 509-557-6146

Toll free: Oroville Free Methodist 866-826-6191

509-486-2174 509-486-2174 NORTH VALLEY www.wvmedical.com HOSPITAL DISTRICT

203 S. Western Ave., Tonasket

NEW HopeCARE Bible Fellowship HEALTH

Service Time: Sun., 10:30 a.m. •Wed., 6:30 p.m.

Estudio de la Biblia en español Martes 6:30 p.m.

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

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Healthcare Services

For eye exams, 826-1800 UGO BARTELL, O.D.

Coagulation Clinic  Ophthalmology  Radiology  Behavioral Health  Walk In Clinic Family Practice Call Dana Kernan Laboratory 509.209.9607  Surgery Center Call  Chemo Infusion Book Ad NTo athaN MYour Callister

Sun. Discipleship Hour 9:00 am * Sun. Worship Service 10:30 am

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Charlene Helm 509-476-3602 509-826-1800 509-476-3602 Ext 3050 Call Se Habla Espanol HERE! Contact Nathan McAllister e . 3050 916 Koala, Omak, WA 98841 WWW.MYFAMILYHEALTH .ORG at509-476-3602 509-476-3602 Ext ext.3050 35148 916 Koala • Omak, WA • wvmedical.com xt

Loomis Community Church

Main Street in Loomis 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Keith Singer Information: 509-223-3542

CHESAW Chesaw Community Bible Church

Nondenominational • Everyone Welcome Every Sunday 10:30 a.m. to Noon

Highlands Vineyard Church

Service 11 am Sunday • Pastors Mike and Beth Bricker 2035 Chesaw Rd (above the mercantile) In The Upper Room 509-425-2397

MOLSON Community Christian Fellowship

Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; Psalm 27:14

Sunday Bible Study 9am Worship 10:30am Gary Forgey 509.485.3183

TONASKET Tonasket Bible Church

10 6th East and Whitcomb • 509-429-2948 Pastor Stephen Williams • www.tonasketbiblechurch.org Sun. Worship Service 9:30 am Sun. Christian Education Hour 11am • Sun. Eve. Service 6pm

“SANCTIFY THEM IN TRUTH; YOUR WORD IS TRUTH.” JOHN 17:17

Holy Rosary Catholic Church

7:30 am English Mass every Sunday 7:00 p.m. Spanish Vigil Mass every Saturday Father Luta Nsubuga 509-476-2110

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

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 11:15 a.m.

1516 Fir Street • 509-476.2311 www.okbhc.org Sunday School 9:15 am • Worship Service 10:15am office@orovillefmc.org • Pastor Rod Brown

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Crossroads Meeting Place Seventh-Day Phone number &Adventist 24 hour crisis10th line:& Main, Oroville - 509-476-2552 Tonasket Foursquare Church 415-A S. Whitcomb Ave. • Pastor George Conkle 509-826-6191 Bible Study: Sat. 9:30 a.m. • Worship: Sat. 11 a.m.

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comments from the public on the proposed issuance a non-voted limited general obligation bond.

The hearing will be immediately follows by a special board meeting at 12:15 p.m. to approve the bond resolution. This meeting is open to the public.

CLOSURE NOTICE

INLAND MONUMENT CO.

Center 509-826-6191  Chemo Infusion 866-826-6191

64 years and never happier than when taking care of Lester and their four children. They were long time residents of Oroville, but once the kids were gone from home they relocated to Cashmere, Aberdeen and Whidbey Island.

Betty was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was very proud of her family and loved spending time with them. Betty grew beautiful flowers, baked a million cookies, and was hard working and giving.

Betty’s family would like to thank all the caregivers at North Valley Extended Care for all the years of loving care they gave. By request there will be no service.

www.nvhospital.org Emergency 3 Klondike Road * 509-486-8888 • www.gbfrepublic.org  VA “For Clinicby grace you have been saved through faith. And  Surgical Center this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” Eph. 2:8  Rehabilitation (Oroville & Tonasket)  Obstetrical Services  Imaging  Full-Service Laboratory  Extended Care  Swing Bed Program 

Ellisforde Church of the Brethren

32116 Hwy. 97, Tonasket.

10 am Sunday School. 10:30 am Worship Service “Continuing the work of Jesus...simply, peacefully, together” Pastor Debbie Roberts, 509-486-3541 Open doors affirming diversity and welcoming to all

Baha’i Faith Devotions and fellowship every other Saturday at 2 p.m. At the Hillside Apartments in the Community room. 515 Tonasket Ave. Tonasket, WA 98855. Call

(509) 476-3839 for more information.

To place information in the Church Guide Call The Okanogan Gazette-Tribune Growing Healthcare Close to Home 203 S. Western Ave., Tonasket at 509-476-3602 Ph. 509-486-2151 NORTH VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT