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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 20, 2014

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COUGARS HEAD TO STATE

Rep. McMorris Rodgers invites community to local forums

THURSDAY, FEB. 20 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Reflections Fair at Elementary

PTSA Gess

SATURDAY, FEB. 22

1-2 p.m.

Seventh-day Adventist meal, Civic Center 7 p.m. Event 7 PACAwards, Chewelah Civic Center IGNITE Your Non-Profit Conference

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26

5:30 p.m. Stevens County Commissioners hold workshop on 1-502 moratorium, Chewelah Civic Center

FRIDAY, FEB. 28

Libraries of Stevens County Closed for Staff Training Day

SATURDAY, MARCH 1

Wrestlers and coaches headed to the Mat Classic state wrestling tournament in Tacoma on Feb. 2122 are (l-r) Coach Jim Fisk, Connor Fulbright 4th, Matthew Crise 2nd, Dustin Olson 1st, Kyle Connall 3rd, Alternate Conner Krouse 5th, Johnathan Crise 4th, Coach Patrick Mitchell. Mickey Olson photo

PACAwards proceeds to go to Huff family

Six Chewelah wrestlers place at regional tournament

5-8 p.m. PTSA Carnival

The Event 7 PACAwards night will be Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Chewelah Civic Center. David Govedare will be the featured artist at the local awards show.

PACA will donate all net proceeds to the Aaron Huff family fund in honor of last year’s featured artist who passed away earlier this year.

Fire destroys Bluecreek home A home just north of Bluecreek off Highway 395 was completely destroyed by a suspected electric fire on Monday, Feb. 17.

It destroyed the manufactured home, garage and one vehicle located at 1643 Hwy 395 South.

Stevens County Fire District 5 was called at 12:33 p.m. and Fire Chief Les Schneiter said manufactured See FIRE Page 10

By Geno Ludwig The Independent Staff

to this year’s state wrestling finale in the Tacoma Dome this weekend.

Accompanying Olson will be Bi-district heavyweight fellow senior 160-pounder Connor champion Dustin Olson will lead a Fulbright, junior 132-pounder delegation of five Chewelah wrestlers Kyle Connall, and the Crise

twins, 120-pounder Matthew and 126-pounder Johnathan.

Furthermore, there is a good chance that Cougar 182-pounder Conner See WRESTLING Page 5

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C a t h y McMorris Rodgers (WA05), Chair of the House Republican Conference, will host local Cathy McMorris two Rodgers ‘Conversation with Cathy’ events on Friday, Feb. 21.

These offer unique forums where residents can ask questions and hear responses from the Congresswoman – in person.

Rep. McMorris Rodgers will be at the Deer Park City Hall Chambers from 11:15-12:15 p.m.

The Deer Park City Hall is located at 316 E Crawford.

McMorris Rodgers will then be at the Straw Bale Bread Co. in Chewelah from 2:45-3:45 p.m.

The Straw Bale Bread Co. is located at 2088 Kramer Road in Chewelah.

146 racers compete at Sheimo Cup

By Jared Arnold The Independent Staff The 27th Annual Sheimo Cup duel course races were held last Saturday, February 15 at 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort. 146 racers competed in the fun, family event. Each racer made one run down the blue course and one run down the red course for a combined time against others in their age category.

Proceeds from the race fees help support the Forty-nine Alpine Ski Team (FAST) program at the resort. The event was the “best race ever” and had See SHEIMO CUP Page 6

Racers run the duel course at the 2014 Sheimo Cup. Proceeds from the event help support the Forty-nine Alpine Ski Team (FAST) at 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort. Jared Arnold photo

School district levies approved Benefit planned for young man with cancer Valley Community Votes Yes ELECTION RESULTS

JOEY BAKER

A benefit fundraiser has been planned for Joey Baker, to help with the costs of cancer treatment. A chili feed and silent auction is scheduled for Friday, April 5, 4-7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Chewelah.

Baker, 20, is a resident of the Chewelah and Valley areas and a

recent graduate of Jenkins High School.

Silent Auction item donations may be dropped off with Peggy at the Rich Richmond Logging office, 401 S. Park St. in Chewelah. For more information about the fundraising event, contact Del Barber at 936-4156.

City works to streamline farming leases

By Jamie Henneman The Independent Staff The Chewelah City Council is planning to consider how to streamline farming leases it has with area farmers who help manage four

different parcels of city land.

The issue was introduced

by City Administrator Mike Frizzell during a “mayoral disclosure” on the issue at the Feb. 5 meeting.

According to Frizzell, current Mayor Dorothy

Knauss wanted to disclose to the council that two of the farmed parcels are leased by the mayor’s son, Bruce Stumpf. Mayor Knauss was not present at the Feb. 5

located on the north side of Chewelah City Hall (301 E. Clay Ave.; Chewelah, Washington) – best access is from Webster Avenue.

The purpose of the

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Sen. Dansel’s bills move forward

workshop is to get input from the public on options the Board may consider regarding the local permitting

Three bills Sen. Brian Dansel introduced to help residents and local governments in northeast Washington are an important step closer to votes by the full Senate.

One measure would give counties and cities relief from regulatory costs linked to the state’s Growth Management Act, while the second would help with managing the 7th Legislative District’s cougar population. The third would give property owners, especially farmers and ranchers, a shield against accusations that they are responsible for water pollution.

Dansel’s bills were approved by Senate

See I-502 Page 7

See DANSEL Page 7

See LEASES Page 10

Commissioners to hold workshop on moratorium The Stevens County Commissioners will hold a public workshop on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the Chewelah Civic Center

Staying true to its more than 30-year history, the Valley community once again passed their local school district levy after the Feb. 11 special election last week. The Valley School District’s Maintenance & Operations (M&O) levy that voters are asked to approve every four years, showed a 54.07% yes-vote as of Friday, Feb. 14. The election will be certified on Feb. 25.

INDEX: Opinion - Pages 2 Service Directory - Page 7 Classifieds - Pages 8-9 Obituaries - Page 10

Listed below are the unofficial results for the Feb. 11, 2013 Stevens County Special Election (as of Feb. 18). There are 50 ballots left to count. The final count and election certification will be on Feb. 25.

SD 030 Onion Creek Educational Operation and Maintenance Levy Yes: 96 votes (73.28%) No: 35 votes (26.72%) SD 070 Valley Proposition 1 Replacement Maintenance and Operation Levy Yes: 166 votes (54.07%) No: 141 votes (45.93%) SD 115 Colville Propostion 1 Replacement Maintenance and Operation Levy Yes: 1,874 votes (50.15%) No: 1,863 votes (49.85%) SD 206 Columbia Proposition No. 1 Replacement of Existing Maintenance & Operation Levy Yes: 190 votes (52.49%) No: 172 votes (47.51%)

Chewelah Weather Report

Date Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12

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Feb 13 52 33 Feb 14 40 28 Feb 15 38 25 Feb 16 43 27 *Precipitation is not recorded weekends/holidays. Data Robin Hegney/City of Chewelah.

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February 20, 2014

Opinion

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Putting Risk in Perspective

LETTERS To The Editor Feinstein month at Food Bank Dear Friends of the Chewelah Food Bank: It is again time for our participation in the 15th annual Feinstein Foundation’s Giveaway to Fight Hunger!

Please keep in mind this program runs from March 1, 2012 through April 30, 2012. There is still plenty of time for you to remember your neighbors in need. All donations - both food items and money gifts - made to the

Chewelah Food bank during this campaign time will assist us in reaping some of the funds available to all food banks in the United States.

The Chewelah Food Bank has been successful these past years in obtaining an award from them and would like to thank each of you for your support.

The Chewelah Food Bank Management & Staff

Appalled by Dream Act The American Dream is a national ethos of the United States, a set of ideas in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, and an upward social mobility achieved through hard work.

I was looking at Washington State House Bill 1817 Dream Act. This bill would allocate $5 million dollars from taxpayers to fund higher education for children that are illegal residents in Washington State. Check it out for yourself at the Washington State Legislature website.

When our community was asked to pass a Lake Management District to fund the eradication of milfoil at Loon Lake that is a state natural resource I objected to this LMD because the State said they did not have funds for this type of project and the timing to request the funds was bad.

In the meantime we voted and passed the LMD for approximately $350,000 to relieve the state of their responsibility to protect public lands. This opened the door for the state to find funding for other irresponsible bills.

I am appalled and ashamed that our State

Legislators would even consider passing such a bill. I ask why the American Dream pertains to immigration purposes. Why are we forgetting the American born who lives here their entire life and are struggling to acquire the same Dream? The State wants to give children who were brought here from other countries the funding to go to college. I know kids whose parents cannot afford higher education for them to achieve the American Dream. What the hell is wrong with this system that we call our representation of the constitution?

The funding source for this bill has yet to be identified, but I think we all know where they are looking. (Gas tax, Luxury tax, Food tax, Property tax, State Income tax,) etc.

I do not have a problem with immigration; my problem is providing taxpayer assistance making life a dream that some American-born folks have to achieve through hard work and perseverance.

The Legislators that proposed or supported this bill need to find a different dream to give away.

LETTERS To The Editor Meet with officials on WDFW issue We the People.

Nowadays most people don’t know the power that is in that phrase. We elect politicians to represent us but they tend to follow party politics instead of what is good for the people.

Article 1, sec 1 Washington State Constitution: All political power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and are established to protect and maintain individual rights .

Folks, does this seem to ring true to you? Does it appear our elected officials and state agencies, are following this? NOT! When the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) had their two wolf meetings in Colville last year, people came to lend their voice into the fray.

Anyone who attended quickly came to the conclusion that the WDFW was not there to hear our concerns but to dictate to us.

WDFW double standard?

In 2013, a group of people in Stevens County, frustrated over the wolf debate, requested Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife to provide the Appointment & Oath of Office for Philip Anderson, as is required of him to lawfully hold office.

Records proved that Anderson did not take the required oath until after it was requested and 3½ years after he assumed office.

Has Anderson intruded into public office? [Read RCW 42.20.030].

Henry Howe At a salary of $141,000 Loon Lake per year, one can deduce Mr. Anderson has taken over half a million dollars in salary plus benefits for an office he does not legally hold.

Is an Oath of Office important? The Oath is the solemn binding commitment by the oath taker that will not infringe or policy below. they otherwise violate the People’s unalienable rights.

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It has come to the people’s attention that this agency wasn’t in compliance with the law from September 2009 to the present. They didn’t swear to their Oath of Office.

After learning this, several of the people brought a claim and demand for investigation and prosecution of Phil Anderson, WDFW Director and Steve Pozzanghera, WDFW Regional Director.

This has been brought to the attention of Sheriff Kendle Allen and Prosecutor Tim Rasmussen.

The reason for this letter is a Call to Action Meeting with the county commissioners Monday, February 24 at 3 p.m.

Folks this isn’t the only State agency that isn’t in compliance with the law. So, with that, do you realize the amount of tax dollars that are being given to an intruder into public office.

Mike Lojas Addy

Thomas Jefferson wrote: “These rights which have been bestowed by the Creator on each individual are unalienable; that is, they cannot be taken away or violated without the offender coming under the judgment and wrath of the Creator.

Among the most important of the unalienable rights are the right to life, the right to liberty, and the right to pursue whatever course of life a person may desire in search of happiness, so long as it does not invade the inherent rights of others.”

Miranda Wecker, Chairperson of the Washington Fish and Game Commission, won’t fire Anderson. Is ignorance of the law an excuse for Anderson but not the People? Can anyone say “double standard”?

By Don C. Brunell Where there is life, there is risk.

That’s not some insightful quotation, it’s just a fact. We’re exposed to risk from the moment we get up in the morning – slip and fall, dog bite, traffic accident, lightning strike. We can manage risk, we can minimize risk, but we cannot eliminate it.

That fact used to be accepted as common sense, but in today’s society, people have come to believe that any degree of risk is unacceptable. In fact, trial lawyers have won lawsuits, not because their clients were injured, but because they feared they might be.

Why does this matter to you? When government tries to ensure a virtually risk-free environment, it imposes regulations that are needlessly punitive and costly. We pay those costs through higher prices and lost jobs.

Case in point: estimating environmental risk. There are two common ways to calculate risk. One method is easier and cheaper; the other is more accurate. Most government agencies use the first one.

It’s called the “deterministic” method.

This method is easier for agencies to use because it’s simple and it doesn’t require a lot of data. The only problem is it’s less accurate. It tends to overestimate risk. But that’s not all. Regulators routinely take that overestimated risk level and compound it by adding an additional layer of buffer – “just to be safe.” As a result, you end up with regulations that are far more restrictive and costly than necessary to provide protection.

Last November, the Washington Department of Ecology announced that it will likely use this method as it updates the state’s Fish Consumption Level – one factor in a complex formula that determines our state’s water quality standards.

That’s a problem. Ecology’s starting point on this issue was extreme to begin with. They wanted to use the same FCR that Oregon used, one which resulted in water quality standards that are virtually impossible to meet because the technology to comply doesn’t exist, and may not for decades. In some cases, the allowable levels are so low they can’t be measured with existing technology.

A recent study by HDR Engineering estimates that imposing these standards in Washington would cost local governments, ports, ratepayers and businesses billions, with little or no environmental benefit.

Despite that, Ecology still plans to use this less accurate method to calculate environmental risks.

There is a better way.

It’s called the probabilistic method, as in “probabilities.”

It’s more comprehensive, more precise and more accurate.

This method analyzes large amounts of data and thousands of variables in order to calculate a range of exposures and risks across various populations and circumstances. The result is a more nuanced, realistic picture of environmental risk.

Think of it this way: When you walk out of your house, there’s a risk you could get struck by lightning. Lightning strikes occur every day somewhere on the globe. But how likely is it that it will happen to you? That’s the question that is better answered by the probabilistic method.

Ecology has used the probabilistic method, and the EPA says it provides the best basis for decision-making.

“Because the results of the refined risk assessment show the range of possible environmental impacts and which ones are most likely to occur, they provide a better basis for decisionmaking.”

If that’s true, why isn’t Ecology using it now? Good question.

It’s a question being asked by the members of the Northwest Pulp & Paper Association, who recently submitted a report to Ecology on the probabilistic method prepared by ARCADIS, a global leader in environmental engineering and risk assessment. NWPPA has asked Ecology to use the more accurate probabilistic method as the agency updates our state’s water quality standards.

Let’s hope they listen.

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver.

He can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.com.

Ernie Hoch Chewelah

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Chewelah PTSA plans Winter Carnival The Chewelah PTSA is hosting the Chewelah Winter Carnival on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 5-8 p.m. at the Gess Elementary Gym. “Under the Big Top” is geared towards 6th grade and under, but all are welcome to eat, play, win prizes, and have fun.

Pre-purchase tickets for 5 for $1 (checks preferred for presale) or purchase tickets at the door (cash or check) for 4 tickets for $1.

Sign up to be a new

member of the PTSA and recieve $2 off your membership or 10 tickets.

Membership costs $10 a person or $18 per family.

Food that will be for sale at the carnival includes cotton candy, hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, pretzels, soda, water, coffee. All items will be limited to stock on hand.

Contact Gess Elementary at 509-685-6800 for more information or to purchase tickets.

Adventist Church to provide free meal at Civic Center EF FOUNDATION TO HOST INFO MEETING: Foreign students in Chewelah are active in sports, drama and the school experience. They make lifelong friends and family in our area. Regional coordinators, Pat and Mara Schneider would like to invite you to an informational meeting for the general public. The meeting will be held at the Chewelah District Office at 210 N Park St on Thursday, February 27th at 6-7pm. To learn more about foreign exchange students, hosting and the cultural experience that the kids offer our local students each year. Cookies and coffee will be provided.

If you have questions please contact Mara Schneider 509-936-2273 and the www.effoundation.org website and www. exchangestories.com. Pictured (l-r) is Pascale Issler, Fenja Becher, Clara Kuffner, Leon Priess, Sophie Thon, Moritz Dinser, and Edoardo Lapalombella.

TEDD creates small business technology ‘hot spot’ in Colville

Location offers computers, Internet, and video conferencing free of charge.

By Jamie Henneman The Independent Staff Small business entrepreneurs in the TriCounty area have a new tool to help them connect with customers, utilize business software, and manage tasks via high speed internet at the Small Business Hot Spot located in the offices of the Tri-County Economic Development District in Colville. The dedicated space offers nine secure computer terminals loaded with office software and high speed internet that visitors may use for up to eight hours a day. The site also features Wi-Fi; scanning, copying and printing machines, video conferencing options and technical support for new and existing small businesses.

The Small Business Hot Spot is available free of charge 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday in the TEDD office located at 986 South Main St.

Chewelah resident Named to Dean’s List at Waldorf College Samuel Fisk of Chewelah has been named to the Fall 2013 dean’s list at Waldorf College.

To receive the honor, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and complete a minimum of 12 credits during the semester.

Located in Forest City, Iowa, Waldorf is a four-year, residential, liberal arts college that has been educating students for over a century. Waldorf delivers engaging experiences through innovative classroom instruction and offers bachelor degree programs in business, communications, psychology, education, fire science administration, criminal justice administration and more. Courses are offered at the Forest City, Iowa, campus and online.

in Colville located between Rural Resources Community Action and the Colville Do It Center.

Project supervisor Barry Lamont said the need for the Hot Spot is working to address some of the business challenges in a rural area.

“Over 40 percent of the businesses in Stevens County are classified as small businesses,” said Lamont.

“Many of these viable and successful businesses are not able to access high speed internet services or scanning and printing equipment. We got this idea from hearing about all the people who have to use the public libraries to access internet and other resources. So we partnered with other organizations to create a professional business space that can encourage and support our local businesses and entrepreneurs.”

The creation of the Small Business Hot Spot also helps TEDD make the best use of their space while

Libraries to be closed for staff training All branches of the Libraries of Stevens County will be closed Friday, February 28 for a staff training day.

Thank you for your support as we upgrade our software and train to better serve you.

For further information please visit the Library’s website www.thelosc.org or phone toll-free 1-877251-3300.

-Submitted by Libraries of SC

making business services like business consultation, access to business loan services, training and other resources easy for small businesses to access.

Depending on the success of the Hot Spot, other locations may be created in the future, said Lamont, and a Hot Spot branch is being considered in Republic.

In the meantime, the goal is to better connect TEDD with new and existing small businesses by practically helping facilitate relationships via the Hot Spot.

“We wanted to create a friendly spot that would help us better connect with the small business community by addressing some of their practical needs,” said TEDD Executive Director Rob Willford.

The creation of the Hot Spot was made possible by financial support from a USDA Rural Development Rural Business Enterprise Grant and Key Bank in Colville. Support was also received through equipment donations from Washington State Department of Commerce; Internet services are provided through the support of the Stevens County PUD, Desert Winds Wireless and NoaNet. For more information or to access the Hot Spot call Tri County Economic Development at 509-6844571.

CHEWELAH SCHOOLS What’s on the Menu?

THURSDAY, FEB. 20

Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, fruit, fruit juice, milk choice Lunch: Sub sandwich, chili, fresh veggies, jello, fresh fruit, milk choice

FRIDAY, FEB. 21

Breakfast: Apple cinnamon toast, cereal, fruit juice, milk choice Lunch: Hamb/bun, hot dog/bun, fishwich/bun, french fries, fresh veggies, fresh fruit, dixie cup, milk choice

MONDAY, FEB. 24

Breakfast: Choc chip muffin, cereal, fresh fruit, fruit juice, milk choice Lunch: Teriyaki dippers, mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, green beans, baby carrots, chickpeas, fruit, milk choice

5th Annual Inland Northwest Honor Flight Dessert !

Auction

Nacho Feed with all the fixin’s

Dave np Ho ort Drawtel ing!

Saturday, March 8 at 5:00pm Chewelah American Legion Cost: $$$Donation$$$

Please call 509-670-2322 with any questions.

Visit www.jp4vets.com or Jp4vets/Facebook for more info.

Profiles in Business A weekly spotlight on our Chamber members

Chewelah School District #36

TUESDAY, FEB. 25

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26

Breakfast: Cheese omelet, cereal, fresh fruit, fruit juice, milk choice Lunch: Stromboli, tomato soup, veggie medley, sunflower seeds, fruit, milk choice

THURSDAY, FEB. 27

Breakfast: Stromboli, cin roll, fruit, fruit juice, milk choice Lunch: Burrito/bean, burrito/ chicken, spanish rice, refried beans, tossed salad, fruit, milk choice

FRIDAY, FEB. 28

Breakfast: Bagel, yogurt, fresh fruit, cream cheese fruit juice, milk choice Lunch: Chicken/bun, fishwich/ bun, french fries, baby carrots, juice bar, milk choice

Thank You Our hearts are overwhelmed at the outpouring of love, generosity, and concern from the communities of the area. We knew how much we loved Aaron, but we had no idea how many lives he touched with his kindness, gentleness, and caring, not to mention his talent and humor. Thank you is so very inadequate a response to all who offered their love, prayers, spiritual bouquets, masses, flowers, meals, and donations for Griffin’s future. But thank you we do, from the bottom of our hearts. You gave us strength when we so desperately needed it and made us humble. As Aaron would have put it, “You’re awesome!” We love you all.

With sincerely grateful hearts, The families of Aaron Gabriel Huff

LIVE music by Savannah Blain

5 pm, Wednesday, February 26 509-935-8444

with other members of the community. Free clothing will also be available for those in need.

For further details or if you are in need of transportation, please call 936-2599.

Breakfast: Cereal bar, oatmeal, fruit, fruit juice, milk choice Lunch: Sausage, hash brown, biscuits, scrambled eggs, fresh veggies, fresh fruit, country gravy, milk choice

ouriter t r o p p r u Comsiensger, songw WED - THUR 3-8 pm FRI - SAT 3-9 pm local

N. 101 Fourth Street E.

Come and enjoy a hot meal at the Chewelah Civic Center this Saturday, February 22, 1-2 p.m. sponsored by your local Seventh-day Adventist church.

All are invited for this free meal and fellowship

COMING SOON: A video by Savannah Blain Music on FB Call for Private Parties!

Location: Chewelah School District Office,

North 210 Park Street, Chewelah Phone: 509-685-6800 Web: www.chewelah.k12.wa.us email: cfullmer@chewelahk12.wa.us Number of employees: 113 Owners: The Chewelah Community Background: The Chewelah School District was organized in 1868 by founding fathers with a commitment to provide educational advantages for the children of Chewelah. Today, that sentiment still rings true. The Chewelah School District is proud of the educational opportunities provided and the success of our students.

Services offered: The Chewelah School District offers a traditional school program for kindergarten through the 12th grade students. Chewelah also offers a preschool program, after school programs, and summer school programs. Our alternative programs consists of a K-12 HomeLink program designed to support home school students and their families and our Chewelah Alternative High School program that supports grades 9 through 12.

A special message . . . The Chewelah School District is proud to be a part of the Chewelah community! We strive to strengthen partnerships with families and our extended community working together to instill in our students the values this community strongly believe in, so that their future, and that of our community, will be prosperous.

Chewelah Chamber of Commerce encourages you to support your community and shop local!

The Chamber meets Friday mornings at 7 a.m.

Please visit us and learn how to join: 214 E. Main Ave. www.chewelah.org or call 935-8595

Upcoming meeting schedule and guest speakers: Feb. 21 - Regular Meeting Feb. 28 - Chewelah School District Mar. 7 - Joe Armand - North Town Insurance

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COMMUNITY Dept. of Revenue offers free tax webinar Business owners in Washington have many responsibilities, including knowing which taxes they must report. To help reach more businesses statewide, the Washington State Department of Revenue (Revenue) will host on March 12 a free live webinar for new and small business owners.

This is the first time Revenue has done a business outreach session online.

Revenue plans to further leverage the Web to make it easier for businesses by hosting several of these sessions online this year.

“We’ve offered inperson workshops for a number of years, and offering online webinars will make it easier for small businesses to fit a workshop into their busy schedules,” Revenue Director Carol K. Nelson said.

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Time: 10 – 11 a.m.

Registration: To register, visit www.dor.wa.gov/ webinar and provide the following: • Your name • Company name • Phone number • Email address Space is limited, and the deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 28, 2014.

Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements. The webinar facilitator will answer specific questions related to your business at the end of the webinar.

The Revenue website at www.dor.wa.gov/Workshops offers a complete schedule of in-person business workshops held around the state and short video versions of the workshops.

-Submitted by Dept, of Revenue

Stevens County’s Westergard named REALTOR of the Year Westergard Real Estate designated broker and owner, Robyn Westergard has been named 2013 REALTOR® of the Year by the Northeast Washington Association of REALTORS®.

The award was presented

by Awards Chairman Mark Beardslee and Washington REALTORS® CEO Steve Francks during the Association’s annual Awards and Installation Banquet last month at the Ag. Trade Center in Colville.

The REALTOR® of the Year award is given annually to a member of the Association who has demonstrated a history of exemplary leadership within the Real Estate profession and community.

E. 10 Webster, PO Box 378 Chewelah, WA 99109 · 935-8046 Pastor: Judith Holloway Sunday School 10:30am Sunday Worship 10:30am Communion 1st Sunday of month Prayer & Meditation Monday Morning, 8:00am An Open & Affirming Church No matter where you are in life’s journey... you are welcome here. chewelahucc.org

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH Bulldog Rd. & Hwy 395

Sunday School All Ages - 9:45am Worhsip Service - 11:00am AWANA - Wednesday - 6:30pm

ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP 203 E. Clay & 2nd 509-935-8029 Sunday School 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am Dale Sloan, Pastor

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Jim Wallace Schedule of Services Sunday 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Morning Worship Children church and nursery provided.

Wednesday Evenings-all groups, youth group, prayer, Bible study, refreshments.

A church where families grow together.

Located on the corner of 4th & Colville 3 blocks west of Safeway 935-8505 www.chewelahfaith.org Check us out on Facebook

offers financial counseling to the public and has helped Rural Resources with their first time home buyers program. Robyn is very generous in her donations to Charities and worthy causes.

Her donations go well above what we know because she likes to remain anonymous and never expects anything in return.

Robyn runs a thriving business and is well respected among the community and fellow REALTORS®. She is very supportive of the Real Estate Industry, respectful of her peers and manages to always keep an upbeat attitude. Most importantly, while doing all this, she manages to care for her Mother and Sister.

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NEWAR awards banquet honors many The Northeast Washington Association of REALTORS® held their annual Awards and Installation Banquet recently at the Ag. Trade Center in Colville. REALTORS® and their families attended for a night of fun and to honor the award recepients.

Dane Warner who has been with Windermere Kettle Falls since 1995 was installed as the 2014 NEWAR President by Washington REALTORS® CEO, Steve Francks. Also installed by 2013 NEWAR President Jody Emra were Sherri Dotts of RE/MAX Select Associates as PresidentElect, Tammi Nuttall of RE/MAX Select Associates Secretary-Treasurer, and Edith Dashiell of RE/MAX Select Associates SecretaryTreasurer Elect.

Jody Emra of Windermere Colville is serving as Past-President.

Bill Baldwin of Windermere Republic was re-elected to fill another term as Director.

Sherry Spencer of RE/ MAX Select Associates, Bob Jark of RE/MAX Select

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Robyn has maintained Top Producer status throughout her years with the Association and was elected Colleague of the Year by her peers in 2012 and again in 2013. This coveted award is very special as each REALTOR® member votes for the member they would most like to do business with.

Robyn has been an active member of the Association since 2001 and also serves as the Education Chairperson.

Along with her commitment to the Real Estate Industry Robyn is also very active in the community. She mentors young teens to work towards a successful future, she is on the board for Horizon, a nonprofit organization, is on the TEDD Loan Committee, she

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Associates and Paul Gourlie of Windermere Colville will continue to fill Director positions. State Directors are Jody Emra and Edith Dashiell.

Other REALTORS® holding leadership and committee chair positions in the Association are Bob McBlair of RE/MAX Select Associates, Tammy Ringer of Windermere Colville, Robyn Westergard of Westergard Real Estate, Mark Beardslee of Century 21, and Ron Matney of Windermere Colville.

Robyn Westergard of Westergard Real Estate was honored as the 2013 REALTOR® of the Year, and Colleague of the Year.

Colleague of the Year is a much coveted award as each REALTOR® member votes for the member they would most like to do business with.

Larry Stickney of Coldwell Banker Am Pac Realty was awarded the 2013 Rookie of the Year award.

NEWAR honored Deanna Blair of Fidelity Associates Insurance & Financial Services and

Stevens County Title Company with the 2013 Affiliate of the Year award.

They were chosen for their dedicated service and consistently going above and beyond assisting and supporting the local Real Estate brokers and members of Northeast Washington Association of REALTORS® Top Producer awards were presented to: Bill Baldwin of Windermere Republic, Ken Barcus, Bob McBlair, Sherri Dotts, and Starr Delcupp of RE/MAX Select Associates, Denny Blair, Gary Grant, and Denise Rogers of Century 21 Kelly Davis, Darren Crossman, Jeff Hinton, Dave Sitler of Coldwell Banker Am Pac Realty, Ron Matney of Windermere Colville, Robyn Westergard of Westergard Real Estate, Team Susan Bristol and Cheryl George of Windermere Chewelah, Claudia Restreppo of KellerWilliams Spokane, and John Stirling of Windermere Cornerstone Spokane.

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50 years ago Betty Foss (Spokane) married her ski instructor Al Voltz (Spokane Valley), February 22, 1964.

They moved to Chewelah in 1971 where they raised their 3 children, David, Daniel and Deborah.

Al was instrumental in the layout and design of the 49 degrees North ski area, and was one of the early managers.

The Voltz’s purchased the Union 76 distributorship while remaining in the ski business.

They have been very active in the community. Al is a retired volunteer fireman and past president of the Chewelah Kiwanis. Betty served as the President of the Chewelah Chamber of Commerce and Chewelah Lady Golfers, to mention a few of the many activities they have been involved in.

A celebration will be held later this summer.

Citizen group accuses WDFW of wrongdoing A group of Stevens County citizens will meet with the Stevens County Commissioners to recommend that the commissioners place a moratorium on all Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) rules and regulations that have been implemented since Sept. 12, 2009, when WDFW Director Phil Anderson was appointed to the position.

The group alleges in a written Claim that WDFW Director Phil Anderson and WDFW Region 1 Director Steve Pozzanghera failed to “timely swear and subscribe an Oath of Office and file same with the Secretary of State before assuming their respective positions with WDFW.” As a result of this failure, the group claims that Anderson and Pozzanghera have illegally “intruded into office” and all subsequent regulations should be nullified.

The group, identified as “We the People” are demanding that the commissioners, Sheriff Kendle Allen, and Prosecutor Tim Rasmussen investigate the allegations and pursue prosecution.

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Week of February 20, 2014 The Washington Department of Corrections, in its never ending battle to reduce the cost of housing people in Washington prisons has dreamed up another approach: don’t send folks to prison at all! This involves SB 6327, which has passed out of the Senate Human Services and Corrections committee. This misguided bill removes the restriction on violent offenders not being eligible for a POSA (parenting sentencing alternative).

POSA is one of the sentencing alternatives available to a defendant upon a felony conviction. It joins SOSA (sex offender sentencing alternative), DOSA (drug offender sentencing alternative) as a way for an offender to avoid the consequences for misconduct. It used to be that POSA was not available if a person has committed a violent felony.

This proposed law removes that restriction.

A violent offense includes: any felony defined under any law as a class A felony or an attempt to commit a class A felony; manslaughter in the first degree; manslaughter in the second degree; indecent liberties if committed by forcible compulsion; kidnapping in the second degree; arson in the second degree; assault in the second degree; assault of a child in the second degree; extortion in the first degree; robbery in the second degree; drive-by shooting; vehicular assault or homicide, under certain circumstances; etc.

The entire POSA sentencing alternative is based on the idea that persons with children should not be faced with prison for the things they have done, but allowed to remain in the community because the children need them.

Supposedly the children would be better off by having dad or mom at home even if they were committing felonies at home.

In my thinking, I am not sure a child benefits from putting this offender back into the home when they finally earn a prison sentence (in some cases for assaulting the child). It should be noted that many of these violent offenders have multiple priors (which is why they are finally being sentenced to prison in the first place). Seems to me that the children might be better off without their example or it might be good for them to learn that doing wrong things means you go to prison.

Like Doctor Phil says: What are you (the folks in Olympia) thinking? (By the way, the Prosecutor’s Association opposes this bill.) Lets hope it does not pass into law, but who knows what the west side voters will do?

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Krouse will also compete in the state tournament.

Olson won all three of his bouts in bi-district competition.

He began the day by pinning Rey Rubio from Quincy in only 35 seconds. Next, Olson pinned Jose Solario, also from Quincy, 56 seconds into the second round. In the finals that evening, the Cougar heavyweight came back from a 4-2 deficit to pin Michael Sorenson from Leavenworth in the third round.

“Dustin dominated everyone he wrestled,” said Coach Patrick Mitchell.

Olson will open the tournament with a bout against 13th-ranked Pierce Jackson from South Whidbey at 1:30 this Thursday.

Matthew Crise also

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wrestled his way into the championship finals, however, he was beaten in his last bout of the day by a 9-2 score.

Crise opened the tournament with a 6-0 victory over Tony Klepec from Okanogan. In his second bout, Crise pinned Ivan Reyes from Chelan with 12 seconds remaining in the second round.

“This was a big win for Matthew,” said Mitchell. “The Chelan kid beat Matthew 11-3 earlier in the season.”

Matthew’s opening bout will be against Boris Langdon from Castle Rock at 10:30 on Friday morning. Langdon is ranked 12th going into the tournament.

Connall finished the tournament with a first round pin to finish third in his weight division. His lone loss of the day came in the opening round, when he was pinned by Justin Buyas from Chelan.

Connor Fulbright, Senior, wrestling 160.

Johnathan Crise, Sophmore, wrestling 126.

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“The irony of this matchup is that Kyle pinned this same kid in the consolation finals,” said Mitchell. “Kyle threw him and pinned him in the first round to place third.”

In his second and third bouts of the day, Connall pinned Tristan Keith from Medical Lake and Jalen Moses from Okanogan, both in the first round.

Jonah Macias from Granger will be Connall’s first state opponent on Friday morning. Macias is ranked tenth going into the tournament.

Fulbright and Johnathan Crise placed fourth in their respective weight brackets.

Fulbright won two of his four bouts at Freeman. He started the day by outscoring Chelan’s Matt Barnes by a 6-0 margin. In his second outing on the mat, however, Fulbright lost a 14-2 decision to eventual

160-pound champion Antonio Melendez from Quincy.

Returning to the mat that afternoon, Fulbright pinned Derek Trumble from Freeman in the third round. His final bout against Preston Hoppman from Freeman ended in a 3-3 tie and went into overtime.

Hoppman scored the first takedown in the extra time period to win the bout, 5-3.

Fulbright will meet White Swan’s Nathan Bell, who is ranked ninth, in his first state bout. It is scheduled for noon on Friday.

Johnathan Crise also won two of his four matches in bi-district action. He pinned Dylan Walton from Tonasket midway through the second round in his opening bout of the day, which was an upset victory for the Chewelah 126-pounder. Next, Crise took Lakeside’s Hooty Judd all the way into the third round before

Kyle Connall, Junior, wrestling 132.

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Stevens County Cattlemen help sponsor event The Northeast Washington Wildlife Group is holding their 2014 Coyote Derby in Stevens, Spokane and Pend Oreille counties from Feb. 4 to March 31. The derby is in an effort to help relieve the predation of the deer herds in the Tri-County Area.

Harvested coyotes can be taken into check stations in each county and hunters will be issued a raffle ticket for each coyote presented at the check station. A raffle for prizes will be held at the conclusion of the season. The derby is being offered via a special permit issued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Hunters must possess a small or big game license in order to hunt coyotes. Coyotes may not be hunted with dogs, per WDFW regulations.

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being pinned with 19 seconds remaining.

Coming back through the consolation bracket, Crise pinned Seth Rojas from Medical Lake in the first round. In his final bout of the tournament, he lost a close 5-3 decision to Tyler Jack from Riverside.

Johnathan will face topranked Victor Almaguer from Granger in his first state bout at 11:00 Friday morning.

Conner Krouse finished fifth in the 182-pound weight bracket at Freeman, so he did not qualify for this year’s state tournament. He will be first on the waiting list in case someone is unable to wrestle.

“Omak’s 182-pounder was injured at Freeman, and he may not be able to wrestle at the state tournament,” said Mitchell. “If so, Conner will take his place.”

Krouse lost to Rowdy

Kruse from Omak in his first outing on Saturday by a 5-0 score. He then defeated Frank Holfetz from Tonasket, 9-3.

In his third bout, Krouse lost a 13-8 decision to Andrew King from Riverside. He came back to defeat Leavenworth’s Bernardo Maravilla by a 5-1 final score.

Chewelah placed sixth in the bi-district tournament behind Freeman, Quincy, Lakeside, Chelan, and Tonasket.

Team Scoring Freeman 163.5, Quincy 163, Lakeside 158, Chelan 141, Tonasket 101.5, Chewelah 93, Omak 68, Cashmere 57.5, Medical Lake 45.5, Okanogan 42, Cascade 36, Kettle Falls 29, Brewster 28, Riverside 15, Newport 14.5.

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February 20, 2014

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Cougar basketball season ends at district tourney

By Geno Ludwig The Independent Staff The basketball season came to a close for Chewelah last week as both Cougar teams were defeated in the opening round of the district tournament.

The Chewelah girls were outscored 45-36 at Newport on Monday, and the Cougar boys were hammered 68-35 at Freeman on Tuesday. Both were loser-out games, so neither team advanced to the bi-district tournament later in the week.

The inability to drop the ball through the hoop plagued Chewelah in both outings.

There was no double-digit scorer in either game. Kaitlin Krouse was the top gun for the Lady Cougars with nine points.

Chayse Frizzell led the Cougar boys with eight points.

“I thought the girls played one of their best games of the season,” said Coach Tom Skok.

“They just did not shoot the ball very well.

“Defensively, the girls played really good. In the end, it was the poor shooting that hurt us. We had better looks at the basket, but Newport had a better shooting percentage. Over the offseason, our girls have to become better shooters.”

In spite of their lack of accuracy shooting the ball, the Cougar gals were still in the ballgame midway through the fourth period. At that time it was still a five-point game with Newport leading 38-33.

However, Chewelah fouls sent Newport to the free throw line late in the game and Grizzlies hit four in a row to nail down the win.

Chewelah went into the final period on the short end of a 35-24 score. The Lady Cougars opened the period with a 9-3 run to close the gap to five points.

Nonetheless, that is as close as they came.

“It was nice to play one of our best games at the end of the season,” said Coach Skok. “In general, the girls played well and demonstrated improvement.

They not only played hard, but they played with the intensity they had lacked through much of the season, so their effort was not wasted.”

Skok was impressed by senior forward Syd Katzer, who held Newport’s top scorer

Chayse Frizzell gets the tip off. Frizzell was the high scorer with 8 points. Heather Norman photo to only 12 points.

“Syd did not have any impressive stats, because she was busy keeping their top scorer from scoring,” said Skok.

The Cougar coach also enjoyed the newly-found intensity in Amanda Pugh.

“Amanda always plays hard,” said Skok, “but in this game, she played with a determination and basketball savvy that I have never seen in her until now.”

Chewelah’s girls had lost to the Lady Grizzlies twice during the regular league season, 53-41 and 51-31. Thus, it would have been an upset win if the Lady Cougars had been able to defeat Newport in district play.

Freeman 68, Chewelah 35 During the league season, the Chewelah boys had split their two games against Freeman.

The Scotties had won the first game in their gym, 49-38. The Cougars went on a rampage to notch an upset win in the return game, 51-48. Returning to the scene of the first game was, in itself, a severe disadvantage for Chewelah.

“Freeman played hot at home,” said Coach Jason Norman. “They hit nine threes

McKenzie Miller playing tough defense.

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in the first half, which quickly took us out of the game. They also played rough and tough defensively, and the officials allowed them to play that way.

We were unable to match their athleticism.

“For example, Nic Grimm was elbowed and knocked to the floor with a back injury. They took him away in an ambulance, but no foul was called.”

Freeman definitely came ready to play.

“After we beat them here at home in our gym, Freeman bounced right back to beat Lakeside and Riverside, so they were pumped up for us when we went back down there.

“We also took some risks that did not play out the way we had hoped they would.

Nevertheless, the bottom line is that Freeman was hot and we were cold. We played hard to the end.”

After draining those nine three-point shots before halftime, Freeman took a 3714 lead into the locker room at the intermission. The Cougars were unable to come back in the second half. The score was 68-35 when the final buzzer sounded.

“Our shooters really struggled,” said Norman. “We did not have a player in doubledigits.”

Newport 45, Chewelah 36 Cougars: 12 – 08 – 04 – 12 = 36 Grizzlies: 13 – 13 – 09 – 10 = 45 Cougar scoring: Kaitlin Heather Krouse 9, Amanda Pugh 7, Kara Frederick 7, Maggie Cobb 7, Sydnie Katzer 2, Aspen Katzer 2.

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four years and appreciates the family atmosphere of the team and the friendships that develop between the kids and parents.

“It’s neat to take the kids to races and the parents can participate. We’re not sitting on a bench watching the kids,” Seeber said.

She explained that the program includes year-round activities as well, including a bike ride at Lookout Pass, a hockey game, Lions Club train ride at Ione, and volunteer cleanup at Chewelah’s Chataqua festival in the summer which helps maintain the team atmosphere between race seasons.

Broberg attributes the success of the program to plenty of parent involvement

and a fun, family atmosphere.

After the races and before the award presentations at the lodge, over fifty FAST racers and parents gathered at the top of Chewelah Peak to form an impressive ski parade down the mountain, complete with an Olympic “torch” and a television news crew from Spokane’s KHQ. The Sheimo Cup, sponsored by Hale’s Ales of Seattle and originally from Colville, was named after former Hale’s brewmaster Tom Sheimo who was killed in 1987 by a stray bullet while driving near a shooting in Colville. Sheimo was known to say “Let Yourself be Happy!” which is now the race slogan.

Women 30-39 1-Deborah Voltz; 31.93; Girls 9-11 29.58; Total 61.51 1-Avery Arnold; 87.27; 2-Pam French; 35.25; 78.75; Total 166.02 33.04; Total 68.29 3-Jeana Swanson; 38.55; Girls 12-14 39.62; Total 78.17 1-Charlotte Falstad; 71.17; 4-Darcie Costello; 43.66; 67.28; Total 138.45 41.07; Total 84.73 5-Kendrie Seaman; 43.96; Mens 40-49 41.80; Total 85.76 1-Scott Dekay; 47.04; 6-Danielle Cartledge; 45.51; Total 92.55 44.34; 41.48; Total 85.82 2-Gabe Ward; 39.57; 7-Lisa Benscheidt; 48.32; 55.64; Total 95.21 48.33; Total 96.65

Boys 12-14 1-Dylan Stutzke; 31.19; 30.78; Total 61.97 2-Jonas Keller; 36.20; 32.49; Total 70.49 3-Philip Chantry; 38.25; 38.56; Total; 76.81 4-Dean Kidd; 42.23; 40.77; Total 83.00

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one of the highest number of participants in its history, according to Program Director Ed Broberg.

This year’s youngest racer, Quinn Costello, 4, said she had a great time and will “want to race again next year.”

Avery Costello, 6, is a member of the FAST team and said she really likes the Sheimo Cup because she gets to race against her friends.

“The best part of racing is just having fun and trying my best,” Avery said. The Costellos are from Pullman.

Nicole Seeber, of Newport, has had two kids in the FAST program for Snowboard

Freeman 68, Chewelah 35 Cougars: 05 – 09 – 12 – 09 = 35 Scotties: 18 – 19 – 15 – 16 = 68 Cougar scoring: Chayse Frizzell 8, McKenzie Miller 7, Mason Miller 6, Joey Shamberger 5, Scott Stumpf 4, Nic Grimm 3, Ahron Wuesthoff 2.

Senior Shooters: 25-Chris Frizzell, 23-Travis Frizzell, Mike Meohnke, 22Rick Frizzell, Darren Miller, 21-Ken Frizzell, 20-Brent Livengood, Leland White, 12-David Nichols, Miss & Out Winner: Rick Frizzell, Annie Oakley Winner: Travis Frizzell.

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Mens 60-69 1-Jim Hoel; 48.45; 38.43; Total 86.88 Alpine Ski Girls up to age 4 1-Quinn Costello; 55.61; 59.03; Total 114.64 Girls 5-6 1-Avery Costello; 39.33; 38.14; Total 77.47 2-Shelby Swanson; 41.72; 40.19; Total 81.91 3-Alison Waters; 68.20; 69.54; Total 137.74 Girls 7-8 1-Coryn French; 38.18; 37.33; Total 75.51 2-Svea Voltz; 38.59; 37.51; Total 76.10 3-Alyssa French; 48.60; 34.88; Total 83.48 4-Myann Johansen; 46.33; 43.62; Total 89.95 5-Lisel Keller; 47.57; 46.54; Total 94.11 6-Naomi Getchell; 59.78; 47.16; Total 106.94 7-Haley Cartledge; 51.78; 68.04; Total 119.82 Girls 9-11 1-Tatum Getchell; 34.87; 34.49; Total 69.36 2-Emma Stutzke; 38.25; 38.74; Total 76.99 3-Syringa Barenti; 40.43; 40.63; Total 81.05 4-Lily Myklebust; 42.02; 40.01; Total 82.03 5-Rysa Seaman; 40.88; 41.55; Total 82.43 6-Brenna Cartledge; 50.22; 48.32; Total 98.54 Girls 12-14 1-Savannah Jurgensen; 30.63; 29.29; Total 59.92 2-Hedy Seeber; 32.09; 31.64; Total 63.73 3-Ursula Bakken; 32.92; 32.28; Total 65.20 4-Ryann Locascio; 35.16; 32.89; Total 68.05 5-Rachel Larsen; 40.54; 48.47; Total 89.01 6-Emma Larsen; 48.90; 46.69; Total 95.59 Girls15-17 1-Megan Dehle; 33.45; 32.15; Total 65.60 2-Courtney Uplinger; 43.03; 32.81; Total 66.84 3-Nikkita Dehle; 35.06; 33.58; Total 68.64 4-Brie Friends; 36.30; 34.15; Total 70.45 5-Eva Keller; 38.13; 36.84; Total 74.97 Women 18-20 1-Julia Fontana; 33.30; Total 66.84

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Women 21-29 1-Katherine Fontana; 35.35; 33.83; Total 69.18 2-Jacqueline Essig; 36.22; 36.07; Total 72.29 3-Jenna Nicol; 39.89; 40.46; Total 80.35 4-Karrina Dehle; 45.33; 42.11; Total 87.44

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Boys 15-17 1-Ben Eminger; 31.36; 30.55; Total 61.91 2-Brenden Essig; 32.66; 30.69; Total 63.35 3-Giovanni Piccinini; Women 40-49 35.08; 32.62; Total 67.70 1-Sue Baker; 34.64; 32.76; 4-Cade Jurgensen; 37.30; Total 67.40 34.18; Total 71.48 2-Nicole Seeber; 34.72; 5-Michael Larsen; 38.31; 32.83; Total 67.55 38.43; Total 76.74 3-Adair Stutzke; 34.52; 34.33; Total 68.85 Men 21-29 4-Wendy Keller; 37.54; 1-Nathan Reinbold; 33.06; 35.58; Total 73.12 30.84; Total 63.90 5-Linda Berry; 39.29; 2-Ryan Scates; 38.72; 37.50; Total 76.79 37.41; Total 76.13 6-Juliet Barenti; 41.02; 3-Kyle Johnson; 47.96; 39.66; Total 80.68 42.72; Total 90.68 7-Kim McCulley; 42.58; 40.79; Total 83.37 Men 30-39 8-Catie Jurgensen; 42.34; 1-Sean Bradshaw 29.75; 42.87; Total 85.21 29.11; Total 58.86 9-Julie Myklebust; 45.09; 2-Ryan Seaman; 31.59; 44.69; Total 89.78 30.44; Total 62.03 10-Kerry Hart; 45.95; 3-John Costello; 33.04; 44.70; Total 90.65 31.05; Total 64.09 11-Judy Dehle; 46.83; 4-Rich Clubine; 35.79; 46.50; Total 93.33 35.63; Total 71.42 12-Shawn Christie; 49.56; 5-Casey White; 38.25; 45.83; Total 95.39 37.10; Total 75.35 6-Ian Skells; 39.23; 36.87; Women 50-59 Total 76.10 1-April Friends; 44.89; 7-Eric Travis; 41.69; 40.68; Total 85.57 38.84; Total 80.53 2-Kat Getchell; 47.76; 8-Brian Cleavenger; 44.52; 43.17; Total 90.93 37.67; Total 82.19 3-Donna Meyer; 48.48; 44.93; Total 93.41 Men 40-49 4-Shawnee Triber; 49.54; 1-Daniel Voltz; 30.03; 51.94; Total 101.48 28.79; Total 58.82 5-Rebecca Kynnap; 61.12; 2-Darren Stutzke; 30.02; 50.60; Total 111.72 31.35; Total 61.37 3-Chad Swanson; 33.78; Women 60-69 31.41; Total 65.19 1-Sherry LaVigne; 40.354-Greg Seeber; 34.06; 39.26; Total 79.61 33.38; Total 67.44 2-Jan Falconburg; 43.23; 5-Blaine French, Sr.; 41.12; Total 84.35 34.18; 33.84; Total 68.02 3-Pam McIntyre; 43.12; 6-Ted Dehle; 35.18; 36.11; 43.12; Total 86.24 Total 71.29 4-Kay Harris; 44.17; 43.29; 7-Mike Waters; 35.21; Total 86.24 39.44; Total 74.65 5-Paula Holman; 46.11; 8-Mark Keller; 43.86; 42.61; Total 88.72 31.94; Total 75.90 6-Kay Wagar; 47.76; 9-Tom Shannon; 41.90; 45.22; Total 92.98 38.89; Total 80.79 7-Sharon McGrane; 49.96; 10-Mike Barenti; 46.12; 48.14; Total 98.10 42.43; Total 88.55 8-Barbara Hill; 45.73; 56.48; Total 102.21 Men 50-59 1-Todd Friends: 32.06; Boys 5-6 30.69; Total 62.75 1-Ben Trombold; 40.87; 2-Danial Baker; 36.49; 38.65; Total 79.52 34.27; Total 70.76 2-Scotty Myklebust; 50.69; 3-Bill Reinbold; 35.84; 46.02; Total 96.71 34.98; Total 70.82 3-Jacob Barenti; 46.79; 4-Michael Hardt; 44.82; 53.17; Total 99.96 41.93; Total 86.75 4-Anders Johansen; 40.78; 5-David DeVeau; 46.36; 246.93; Total 287.71 42.62; Total 88.98 5-Rich Myklebust; 65.96; Boys 7-8 36.25; Total 102.21 1-Colton Seeber; 36.01; 34.91; Total 70.92 Men 60-69 2-Charlie Trombold; 1-Dan Holman; 37.97; 36.54; 37.08; Total 73.62 35.96; Total 73.93 3-Shane Johansen; 39.17; 2-Jim Devaney; 34.47; 39.26; Total 78.43 39.35; Total 76.82 4-Drew Clubine; 40.58; 3-Jim Cleveland; 40.99; 38.55; Total 79.13 38.15; 7 Total 9.14 5-Nathan Lacasacio 43.19; 4-Paul Rodriguez; 40.58; 42.23; Total 85.42 39.20; Total 79.78 6-Jesse James; 56.10; 5-Tom Tomlinson; 40.80; 47.85; Total 103.95 39.35; Total 80.15 7-Zachary Larsen; 63.43; 6- Bob DeBarge; 41.73; 64.03; Total 127.46 40.34; Total 82.07 7-John Llwewllyn; 41.19; Boys 9-11 41.68; Total 82.87 1-Cole Seaman; 33.40; 8-Dave McGrane; 44.65; 32.10; Total 65.50 40.49; Total 85.14 2-Austin Stutzke; 34.10; 9-James Dunham; 44.07; 33.46; Total 65.50 42.55; Total 86.62 3-Ben Dehle; 35.87; 34.03; 10-Malcom Friedman; Total 69.90 44.50; 42.41; Total 86.91 4-Blaine French Jr.; 35.89; 11-Dave Ogle; 44.89; 35.20; Total 71.09 43.33; Total 88.22 5-Colin Waters; 37.31; 12-Don Peck; 44.85; 43.80; 35.31; Total 72.62 Total 88.65 6-Hans Bakken; 37.88; 35.89; Total; 73.77 Men 70-79 7-Owen Clubine; 39.65; 1-Al Voltz; 35.28; 34.00; 39.01; Total 78.66 Total 69.28 8-Brady O’Brien; 48.50; 2-John Corra; 39.96; 40.96; 49.02; Total 97.52 Total 80.92 9; Nathan Larsen; 49.92; 3-Dave Harris; 43.64; 52.53; Total 102.45 38.16. Total 81.80 10-Travis Falstad; 87.73; 70.51; Total 158.24 Men 80+ 1-Ray Senn; 41.90; 38.53; Total 80.43

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POLICE BLOTTER

By Chewelah P.D. Sergeant Mark Burrows Week of February 20, 2014 In a two week period ending on Feb. 4 the Chewelah P.D. handled approximately seventy calls and here’s your high-speed overview.

First of all we had two dog calls and that’s unfortunate because most dog problems are very avoidable. The ordinance requires that you license your dog and keep it on a leash or in your yard. Speaking of dogs, south of town one person is selling puppies that are Chihuahua and Blue Heeler mixed. The City now has it’s very own dog, a Chihueeler...

Two fraud calls; three disturbance calls; two theft calls; two welfare checks; a vehicle prowl; and three incomplete 911 calls. Three threats complaints; an info call; one assault; a fall; one noise complaint; an assist to another agency; and a suspicious person complaint. An area check; a civil standby; an alarm; a misc complaint; one overdose; an unwanted person; a stop of a suspicious person; and an assist to CPS and MHP. Approximately thirty of the calls were traffic stops, a few traffic situations, and three collisions. A report of a laceration; a man down call; two suspicious persons complaints and a report of a runaway juvenile.

Recently there have been some changes to the bus routes so the giant yellow vehicles are stopping more often in town. Please remember to stop for the school bus when the reds lights are flashing and the stop sign flips out from the driver’s side of the bus. Hey, the directions are normally written right on the bus! In case it helps you remember, the ticket for failing to stop is $294. Bus drivers and crossing guards can simply fill out a form and have you ticketed for failing to stop. While driving through town please help keep kids safe by leaving your latte’ in the cup holder and waiting to read your text message ‘til you’re legally parked.

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“The families and community members of Valley clearly value education and we sure appreciate the support,” said the district’s interim superintendent Dennis Killmer.

The levy is projected to be slightly less at $1.25 per $1,000 of assessed property value, compared to $1.27 per $1,000 under the current levy. The levy will generate about $152,000 in local funds with another $786,000-plus in matching funds from the state. The levy is a roll-over of the current levy which will expire on December 31, 2014.

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process associated with the production, processing and sale of marijuana in Stevens County.

Additional information may be obtained from the county website at www. co.stevens.wa.us or from Land Services Director Erik Johansen at (509) 684-2401

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The local levy funds and matching state funds generated by the levy support school district maintenance and operations, art and music programs, technology and school sports.

“I am constantly reminded why I love living here,” remarked Valley School District Board President Bill Wilson. “It’s just a great community!”

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committees prior to the deadlines for taking action on Senate bills. Another committee will decide whether they move to the Senate’s voting schedule.

Small, slow-growing cities and counties may not benefit from the same comprehensive planning as their larger counterparts.

Dansel said he expects bipartisan support for Senate Bill 6194, which would let those smaller local governments opt out of voluntary planning under the GMA while still protecting agriculture, forestry and mineral lands. Dansel serves on the Senate Governmental Operations Committee, which approved the bill.

Receiving approval from the Senate Natural Resources and Parks Committee was Senate Bill 6287, a reauthorization of an expired pilot program to allow hound hunting to address the region’s cougar problem.

“The cougar pilot program ended in 2011; this would again allow limited cougar hunting with

hounds,” said Dansel, who also serves on the naturalresources committee.

The goal is public safety, property protection, conservation and management of the cougar population.

Dansel’s third bill to move forward is Senate Bill 6288, passed by the Senate Energy, Environment and Telecommunications Committee.

Property owners in Washington – such as ranchers who have water running through their land -have found themselves facing enforcement orders from the state Department of Ecology merely because they have the potential to pollute a waterway.

Dansel’s legislation would require Ecology to use actual site-based, source-specific environmental testing to identify a pollution source “The purpose of this bill is to put the onus on the Department of Ecology before sending letters out to property owners, ranchers and farmers, causing them to alter the use of their land,” said Dansel.

“They would have to test prior to sending notification to property owners. It would be a win for property rights.”

-Submitted by Majority Coalition Caucus

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A 12 step spiritual study for women, Thursday nights, 6:00pm, Abundant Life Fellowship Church. Please call 509-570-2664 for more information. Starts March 8, 2014. C3/6 _______________________

14 WORK WANTED For security-covert work.

Prefer covert work. Red’s cell number 509-385-9185, message phone number 509937-2188. C2/20 _______________________

15 HELP WANTED Victim Advocate II - Family Support Center at Rural Resources Community Action is accepting applications for the position of Victim Advocate II in Colville to work with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position; 40 hrs/wk; $15.27 to $16.52 per hour, D.O.E, plus benefits. For application and complete position description contact WorkSource, 956 South Main Street, Suite B, Colville, WA 99114 or (509) 685-6158. Position open until filled. Rural Resources is an AA/EOE employer. C3/6 _______________________

15 HELP WANTED Associate Financial Advisor/Planner.

Buxton Financial Inc. 486 S. Oak St., Colville WA 99114 509-684-9600. A financial planning and asset management firm seeks an Associate Financial Planner to participate in all phases of the financial planning process (investments, goals & objectives, investment performance, estate planning, cash flow/savings management, insurance reviews, tax planning, etc).

College graduate and/or experience in the financial planning industry.

Securities and/or insurance licenses needed.

Skills & Job Requirements: •A strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, •Attention to detail and high integrity are a must •Experience supporting client relationships •Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office •Experience with investment research software •Ability to analyze, collect and communicate complex information •Ability to multitask and manage a workload •Time management skills & ability to work independently •Must be able to work well under pressure with tight deadlines •Demonstrate confidentiality and discretion with respect to all client and firm information Principle Responsibilities and Activities Include: •Interacting with office staff and clients in a team setting •Use software tools to prepare various financial planning reports •Preparation of client presentations •Implementation of financial planning recommendations •Maintain communication with clients through on-going mailings, email and phone calls •Develop new business

15 HELP WANTED

Co-occuring Specialist (MHP/CDP)

Primary responsibility is to provide outpatient (individual and group) evidence-based treatment for adult mental illness and also with co-curring disorders.

Conduct mental health assessments and establish an accurate DSM diagnosis; develop treatment plans.

Additionally, conduct individual chemical use evaluations/assessments for adults/youths.

Provide case management for consumers with mental disorders. Serve as a member of the crisis response team as a DMHP (Designated Mental Health Professional). Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling or Behavioral Sciences required. WA State Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Social Worker strongly preferred.

Chemical D e p e n d e n c y Professional (CDP) or CDP-Trainee (CDP-T) Certification strongly preferred. Two years experience in the direct treatment of mental health ill individuals strongly preferred. Two years experience in substance abuse or related field strongly preferred. Starting salary DOE. Position is located in Republic, WA.

Additional info/ application for any of Submit inquiries in these positions see confidence directly to Buxton Financial or by application www.co.stevens.wa.us through Colville Work Source. C02/27 Registered Nurse position _______________________ available with the Chewelah Community Health Center.

Full time position with excellent benefit package.

Wages DOE. Medical office experience preferred Mental Health but not necessary. Strong Counselor communication and Provide outpatient organizational skills. NHSC treatment for adults with student loan repayment mental illness. Conduct eligible site. Send resume assessments, provide to: N.E.Washington Health counseling, and case Programs (CCHC RN)/ management. Minimum PO Box 808 / Chewelah requirements: Masters WA 99109. EOE employer Degree in Counseling, and provider. Application Psychology or Social Work deadline: February 28, 2014. and 2 years experience C2/27 required. Licensed Mental _______________________ Health Counselor, Social Housing Rehabilitation Worker, or Technician “Rural Marriage/Family Therapist Resources is currently stongly preferred. accepting applications for Starting salary DOE. This a Housing Rehabilitation position is in our Colville Technician position in Office location. Additional Colville. Responsible for weatherization and info/application see the rehabilitation work on housing www.co.stevens.wa.us. in the Tri-County service area.

40 hrs/wk, $12.62 to $13.64/ Stevens County Land hour, D.O.E., plus benefits. For Services is currently hiring application and job description, for the following position: contact WorkSource at 956 Building Inspector. South Main Street, Suite B, Provides on site inspections Colville, WA 99114 or (509) of all types of building 685-6158. Position open until construction during various filled. Rural Resources is an construction phases, to AA/EOE employer.” C2/20 include footing, foundation ________________________ wall, plumbing, mechanical, receptionist and insulation, radon, energy and Office special inspections to insure insurance billing specialist, with similar compliance with local, state preferably experience. and federal building related previous codes and ordinances. A Work hours are part time complete job description and approximately 26 hours application can be obtained per week Tuesday through from and submitted along Friday. Please mail resume with resume and cover letter or brief outline of work to Work Source Colville, 956 experience and employment S. Main, Colville, WA 99114 goals to: Dr. J. Scott (509) 685-6158. Stevens Kohlstedt; PO Box 1288; County is an EOE and a Drug Chewelah, WA 99109-1288.

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15 HELP WANTED R e c e p t i o n i s t / Administrative Assistant.

Provide support such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, making phone calls, scheduling appointments and inputting data into computerized programs. Proficiently use Microsoft Office Suite as well as industry-specific software to assist in preparing financial documents, client presentations and to maintain confidential client contact database. Will cross-train with other staff. Pleasant, approachable people skills and professional demeanor a must.

-HS grad with some college classes a minimum or two years administrative/clerical experience or equivalent job experience - this is not an entry level position -Mandatory that applicant be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (testing will be required) and will need to quickly master additional computer applications.

-Successful passage of a criminal background check, credit check and drug screen -Professional appearance and demeanor a must -Pleasant, approachable people skills -Non smoking work environment -Be comfortable in a fast paced office setting with changing routines and priorities -Must show initiative, be driven to learn, improve and succeed -Detail orientated -3-month training/probation period Full time.. Monday through Friday, $13.00/hr or more depending upon skills, experience and education.

Vacation, sick and holiday pay after a probation period.

Retirement Plan SIMPLE. No Health Insurance.

15 HELP WANTED

Personal Banker part-time (benefits included) Kettle Falls and Chewelah Branches The Personal Banker processes transactions accurately and efficiently while providing a full range of banking services with an emphasis on delivering exceptional service. Identifies client needs and refers products and services as financial solutions.

We offer a positive working environment based on mutually beneficial relationships, competitive compensation and an opportunity for a progressive career in banking. If you enjoy providing excellent service and assisting customers find solutions, we would like to hear from you.

To apply go to: www.awbank.net (About Us Link)

Part-Time Office Position.

The Chewelah Chamber of Commerce is currently looking for an energetic people person. Must be self-motivated and have basic office skills, including knowledge of the Office Suite programs, webpage management and Quickbooks. Hours are 10am2pm, Tuesday thru Thursday and 7am-2pm, Friday.

Some additional nights and weekends may be required, as well. Compensation: $10/ hr. Please send resume and cover letter to Chewelah Chamber, PO Box 94, Chewelah, WA 99109 or drop off at the office on Main Avenue. Position open until filled. TFN 02/13 _______________________

19 SERVICES Retired, Bored, will do your errands, odd jobs, honeydo list, etc. References. Call Wes, local, (cell) 575-5747412. C3/6 _______________________ SEMI RETIRED CARPENTER Will build for you or assist in your building or remodeling.

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Apply through Work Source or directly to Buxton Financial 486 Oak St Colville WA 99114. C02/27 _______________________ Substitute Bus DriversMary Walker School District No. 207 (Springdale, WA) is seeking Substitute Bus Drivers.

Must have current WA State Driver’s License (with CDL Class B/Passenger endorsement), D.O.T. medical card, first aid card; and be able to pass drug test as well as background and fingerprint checks. For more information, call Steve Thams, Transportation Director (258-9041). For a District application, call 2584534 or visit our web site: www.marywalker.org.

An Equal Opportunity Employer C2/20 _______________________ 911 DISPATCHER/CALL RECEIVER (entry-level) – Civil Service testing to establish an employment list has been scheduled.

Download application and job description at www. co.stevens.wa.us (on the employment page) or contact the Stevens County Civil Service Commission; 230 E Birch Ave; OR by mail 215 S. Oak, Colville, WA 99114 (509) 684-3751. Application and test fee must be received by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014. C3/6 _______________________ Case Manager – ADRC: Rural Resources Community Action is accepting applications for a Case Manager - ADRC in Colville. This is a regular, nonexempt position, 32hrs/week, and is responsible for providing information, assistance, and comprehensive case management to individuals or families. Preferred: BA in social or health sciences and 2-3 years relevant experience.

Starting pay: $15.27 $15.88/hour, D.O.E, plus benefits. For application and complete description contact WorkSource, 956 South Main Street, Suite B, Colville, WA 99114 or (509)-685-6158.

Position open until filled. Rural Resources is an AA/EOE employer. C3/6 _______________________

15 HELP WANTED

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FELL ON ICE AND HAVE BRUISING, SWELLING, PAIN, DENTAL WORK, EVEN FRACTURES, ETC??? Proven Homeopathic formula-Ask for TRAUMA FREE DROPS and/or TRAUMA DERM CREAM at SAGO Naturals & More, 110 E. Main, Chewelah, WA or call 509-935-4388 or 1-877-935-2633. TFN 01/16 _______________________

One and two bedroom units available immediately. Close to shopping. Call to view.

936-5227. TFN9/27 _______________________ Chewelah 2 bedroom apt in well maintained building. w/s/g including $500/mth.

Call Dayna 509-216-2425.

TFN12/26

26 HOUSES FOR RENT

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Upstairs 1 Bdrm, $400 and 2 Bdrm, $450. Rent includes W/S/G. Off street parking, on-site laundry, landscaping, nice view and neighbors. NO PETS. PSG MGMT 509-9365268. E2/27 _______________________ 2 Bdrm upstairs, $395 + utilities, onsite laundry, off street parking. PSG MGMT 509-936-5268. E2/27 _______________________

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available for public inspection at the Stevens County Planning Department, 260 South Oak, Courthouse Annex, Colville, Washington, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding County holidays.

FINANCIAL LOCAL PRIVATE INVESTOR loans money on real estate equity.

I loan on houses, raw land, commercial property and property development. Call Eric at (425) 803-9061. www. fossmortgage.com FORSALE-MISCELLANEOUS

Published: February 20, 27, 2014

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF STEVENS NO. 2014-4-00008-7 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

SAWMILLS from only $4897.00 -- Make and Save Money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info/DVD: www.

In re the Estate of: NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800 578-1363 Ext. 300N RICHARD CHAPMAN THOMPSON, HELP WANTED -- DRIVERS

Deceased.

28 COMMERCIAL DRIVERS -- Whether you have FOR RENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE experience or need training, we offer unbeatable career OFFICE OR LIGHT opportunities. Trainee, Company The above Court has appointed COMMERCIAL SPACE Driver, Lease Operator, Lease the individual named below as Personal Representative FOR LEASE- 1,000 to 1,700 Trainers.

(877) 369-7105 (technically Administrator) of sq ft in City of Colville zoned centraldrivingjobs.com this Estate. Any person having C-3 General Commercial. a claim against the decedent Located at 230 Williams Lake LEGAL SERVICES must, before the time the Rd, it is highly visible from claim would be barred by any Hwy 395N, easy access, large DIVORCE $155. $175 with otherwise applicable statute of parking lot. Space can be children. No court appearances. limitations, present the claim remodeled to fit leasee needs. Complete preparation. Includes in the manner as provided in For more information contact custody, support, property RCW 11.40.070 by serving Stevens County Conservation division and bills. BBB on or mailing to the Personal District, 509-685-0937 x-3 member. (503) 772-5295. www. Representative or the Personal or SCCD@co.stevens.wa.us. p a r a l e g a l a l t e r n a t i v e s . c o m Representative’s Attorney at the address stated below a copy of C2/27 legalalt@msn.com the claim and filing the original _______________________ of the claim with the Court in MISCELLANEOUS which the probate proceedings 29 REAL ESTATE were commenced. The claim HOUSES DISH TV Retailer. Starting must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after 3 bed 2 bath w/in-law suite $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) the Personal Representative Broadband Internet starting addition. On large corner $14.95/month (where available.) served or mailed the notice to lot, with 2 car detached the creditor as provided under Ask About Same Day garage, fenced yard. Asking Installation! Call Now! 1-800- RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first $199,500.

935-7033. 430-5604 publication of the notice. If the “WE CAN FINANCE” TFN04/05 claim is not presented within this For Rent or Sale. Set up _______________________ 99 LEGAL NOTICES time frame, the claim is forever for snow birds. Brand new Publisher’s Notice: All Real Estate advertising barred, except as otherwise newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 1 bedroom home with large inActthiswhich makes it illegal to advertise “any Notice of Complete 11.40.060. This bar is effective carport, wheelchair ramp, preference, limitation, or discrimination based on Application as to claims against both the Larry Zoodsma porch overlooking creek, all race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any decedent’s probate and nonCBR 2014-001 appliances, water softener. such preference, limitation or discrimination.” probate assets.

508 W. Boone 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 750 square feet. Gas heat, central air, washer/ dryer, carport, storage shed, lawn mowing included. No smoking, No pets, $500/ month. 509-710-9665 or 509680-2774. TFN2/13 _______________________ For Rent. 1 bed/1 bath mobile home.

Country setting, appliances included. Pets welcome. $500/month, $250 deposit. More info call 6844786. C2/27 _______________________ 3 Bdrm/2 bath mobile, $650 + utilities on 2.63 acres with creek front, shop, and wood stove. PSG MGMT 509-9365268. E2/27 _______________________ 2 bedroom mobile home in Valley, WA. $500/mo, water/ sewer included, 1st + damage deposit. 937-2230. C3/6 _______________________ Duplex Townhouse.

3 bedroom/2 bath, laundry hook-up, family room, dishwasher, air conditioner, new paint/carpet, garage, view deck. 811 N. West St. $800/month plus deposit.

684-4930. TFN10/25 _______________________

Super energy efficient, all electric. 936-1619. TFN09/12 _______________________

GARDNER’S

Mobile Home Court (Chewelah)

FOR SALE OR RENT

3 BR, 2 Bath 2 BR, 2 Bath Joy will deal!!

935-6413, 935-8489 or 936-0944

27 APARTMENTS FOR RENT Upstairs 2 Bdrm, $400 or downstairs 2 BDrm $425, both with detached garage, FP insert, W/D hookup, garbage paid. PSG MGMT 509-936-5268. E2/27 _______________________

Parkside Duplexes TownhouseApartment

2 BR, 2 BATH W/D & DW & PATIO $625/Mon + Deposit W/S/G Incl.

(509) 496-9410 SUNNY ACRES SENIOR HOUSING Low-income subsidized Senior apt. One and two bdrm, WSG paid. Laundry rooms on site.

Non-smoking facility.

Independent living for qualified persons over 62 or disabled. USDA Rural Development, Equal Housing. Rent is based on income levels. 935-4811, or e m a i l sunny.acres@ad-west.com, 401 South 5th St. East, Chewelah, WA, 99109.

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Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women or people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Equal Housing Opportunity.

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that Stevens County has received permit application for the following project that may be of interest to you. You are invited to comment on this proposed project.

Project Description: Request to reduce the 150-foot buffer, required under SCC 13.10.034, to 113 feet the ordinary high 50 STATEWIDE water line of Heritage Lake and the 100-foot buffer for a This newspaper participates Category 3 wetland, required under SCC 13.10.025, to 91 feet in a statewide classified ad for the purpose of constructing a program sponsored by the 36’ x 32’ detached shop.

Washington Newspaper Publishers Association, a Project Location: Lot A of statewide association of weekly Short Plat SP 29-1975, according newspapers.

The program to plat thereof recorded June 10, allows classified advertisers to 1976, in Book A of Short Plats by submit ads for publication in Survey, page 8, under Auditor’s participating weeklies throughout File #448498, being a portion the state in compliance with the Government Lot 1 in Section 9, Township 36 North, Range following rules. You may submit 42 East, W.M., Stevens County, an ad for the statewide program Washington. Assessor’s Tax through this newspaper or in Parcel #5888400. Site Address: person to the WNPA office. The 2650-B Hwy 20 E, Colville, WA. rate is $255 for up to 25 words, plus $10 per word over 25 words. Environmental Review: The WNPA reserves the right to edit Lead Agency for this project has all ad copy submitted and to determined that the project is refuse to accept any ad submitted categorically exempt from SEPA for the statewide program. in accordance with WAC 19711-800(2.d) and (6.b). An open WNPA, therefore, does not record hearing is not required for guarantee that every ad will be this project. run in every newspaper. WNPA will, on request, for a fee of $40, Public Comment: There is provide information on which a 14-day comment period on newspapers run a particular this project. Agencies, tribes, ad within a 30 day period. and the public are encouraged Substantive typographical error to review and comment on the (wrong address, telephone proposed project and its probable number, name or price) will environmental impacts. Written comments may be submitted to result in a “make good”, in which Jenni Anderson, Stevens County a corrected ad will be run the Land Services. Mailing Address: following week. WNPA incurs 215 S. Oak, Courthouse Annex, no other liability for errors in Colville, WA, 99114. Street publication.

Address: 260 South Oak, Courthouse Annex, Colville, WA. Email address: janderso@ ADOPTION co.stevens.wa.us. Phone 509WARM, FUN Professional 684-2401. Fax: 509-684-7525.

Couple Eager to Provide Your Comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February Child Love and Happiness 28, 2014.

Forever. Expenses Paid. Ann and Peter. Call 1-800-593-1730 Rights: Any person has the right andpeter102@gmail.com or go to comment on the application, to www.annandpeter.info receive notice of and participate in any hearings, request a copy ADOPTION -- HAPPY, loving, of the decision once made and, if stable, professional couple would he or she has standing, to appeal. be thrilled to expand our family No decision on the application and give your baby a secure will be made until after the close of the public comment period. home. Call Veronica and James The Notice of Decision will be 1-800-681-5742 sent only to those that request it.

An administrative decision will EVENTS-FESTIVALS be made on the application after the close of the public comment ANNOUNCE your festival for period. only pennies. Four weeks to 2.7 million readers statewide File Inspection: The file is

Date of First Publication: February 20, 2014 Personal Representative/ Administrator: Adele L. Thompson

Attorney for the Personal Representative: Loyd J. Willaford Address for Mailing or Service: 116 N. Main Street Colville, WA 99114 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: 2014-4-00008-7 Published: February 20, 27, March 6, 2014

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION – 911 Dispatcher/Call Receiver To Establish Employment List For Stevens County Sheriff’s E911 Communications Open Competitive Examination The examination will consist of a completed application, written exam, typing exam and interview.

A completed application must be received at the address listed below, no later than 4:30 March 20, 2014. The written and typing examinations are scheduled for March 27, 2014 and interviews will be scheduled April 2, 2014.

At this time, one (1) full time 911 Dispatcher/Call Receiver position exists. For information and requirements, please refer to the official announcement, job description and application posted on the Stevens County webpage at www.co.stevens. wa.us under the employment listing. You may also request an application through the Stevens County Civil Service Commission; 230 East Birch Ave., (old Avista building); Colville, WA 99114 - Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OR by calling (509) 684-3751.

Stevens County is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

The employment list resulting from this examination will be in effect for two (2) years unless sooner exhausted or cancelled.

BY ORDER OF the Stevens County Civil Service Commission - Polly Coleman, Secretary/Examiner Published: February 20, 2014

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STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS TAKE NOTICE: That Vern Guenther of Newport, WA on January 29, 2014 under Application No. S3-30702 filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from two unnamed springs, tributary to Hunters Creek in the amount of .07 of a cubic foot per second, each year, for continuous domestic & stockwater supply and seasonal irrigation of one-half of an acre. The sources of the proposed appropriation are both located within the NE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 6, Township 30 N., Range 38 E.W.M., in Stevens County.

Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from February 27, 2014.

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM - ERO PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA, WA 98504-7611 Published: February 20, 27, 2014 NOTICE OF WORKSHOP RELATING TO I-502/ MARIJUANA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Stevens County Commissioners will hold a public workshop on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the Chewelah Civic Center located on the north side of Chewelah City Hall (301 E. Clay Ave.; Chewelah, Washington) – best access is from Webster Avenue. The purpose of the workshop is to get input from the public on options the Board may consider regarding the local permitting process associated with the production, process and sale of marijuana in Stevens County. Additional information may be obtained from the county website at www.co.stevens.wa.us or from Land Services Director Erik Johansen at (509) 684-2401 or from the undersigned Clerk of the Board. The meeting location is barrier free. Additional information with regard to accessibility or notification of an ADA accommodation should be made to the undersigned at (509) 6843751 at least five working days prior to the date of the meeting.

Polly Coleman, Clerk of the Board Published: February 20, 2014

THE FIRE LINE

Fire District #4 News - By Irv Schick

FOR THE RECORD In January, Fire District 4 responded to 23 calls. Sixteen Emergency Medical calls, four vehicle accidents, one structure fire, one grass or brush fire and one carbon monoxide incident.

For the month, members contributed 247 volunteer hours.

We would like to welcome Peter Thompson (Burnt Valley) to the District family as our newest volunteer recruit fighter.

FYI

Just where is Fire District 4? It is kind of hard to describe the boundaries. If you looked at a map of the District, you might say that it looks like a jig saw puzzle with a whole bunch of pieces missing. Particularly the border pieces, because the properties that are in the District tend to be along roads.

On the south end, Dist. 4 starts a little north of N. Deer Lake Road. at Highway 395, or Forest Center Road. at Highway 231 and is bordered by Fire District 1,.

On the north, Dist. 4 is bordered by Fire District 5 about 4 miles north of Chewelah or just south of Duncan Road.

It is over 120 square miles of mostly wildland urban interface (where homes or buildings are in the timber land), agricultural and wildland areas. The District includes the town of Valley, the area around Waitts Lake, and the area around Chewelah but does not include Chewelah. Fire protection for Chewelah is provided by the Chewelah Fire Dept.

The District operates out of four stations and a “Training Center”.

The training center, located just off of Highway 231 on the north end of Valley, houses the district offices, a meeting/classroom, a small kitchen, restrooms and a decontamination room with laundry equipment. The laundry equipment is used to remove hazardous or cancer causing contaminants from firefighters protective clothing.

There is also a storage building at the training center that houses a “Support Unit” and a spare or reserve structure fire engine.

Station 41, located on Bulldog Creek Rd. houses a structure engine (pumper/tender) with hydraulic rescue tools (Jaws of Life), a brush truck and a 3,500 gallon tender (water supply truck).

Station 42 located on Thompson Rd. on the north end of Waitts Lake houses a structure engine, a brush truck and a 2,000 gallon tender.

Station 43 is in space leased from the City of Chewelah in the Chewelah fire station. It houses a structure engine with hydraulic rescue tools, a brush truck and a 3,500 gallon tender.

Station 44 located on Moser Rd. between Highline Rd. and Burnt Valley Rd. houses a structure engine, a first line brush truck and a spare or reserve brush truck.

HELP US HELP YOU Help us find you and get the right resources to you.

Please post address signs at the main road and at any intersections on your private road (Fire Dist. 4 will provide the needed signs).

Also please maintain your private drive so that large vehicles can get in. In other words, keep your road plowed in the winter and keep the trees and brush back away from the road. If the UPS truck can’t get in, we can’t get a fire engine or ambulance in.

A week or so ago, we almost did not get a brush truck up the snowed in/slick road, the ambulance could not get in and we ended up putting the patient on a back board, loading the patient into the back seat of the brush truck and driving the patient, with the back door open, down to the ambulance on the main road.

REMEMBER Volunteer firefighters and EMT’s are your neighbors helping their neighbors!

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OBITUARIES Walter Gustav Munk

A modernized version of Alice in Wonderland will performed March 5-7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Valley School. Photo courtesy Valley School

‘@ Wonderland’ plays in Valley

Want to know what would happen if a 21st century Alice collided with Lewis Carroll’s legendary Wonderland? Find out at the Valley School Drama Program’s modern retelling of the classic children’s story “Alice in Wonderland,” starring Emma Selle as Alice, on Wednesday-Friday, March

5-7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Valley School ($5 adults, $2 students, free for youth five and under).

Full of references to text messaging and social media, the play imagines a presentday Alice, with cell phone in hand, encountering the Wonderland so many of us treasure, including the Mad Hatter (Shelton Travis), the

Cheshire Cat (Polly Cooley), the White Rabbit (Jazmine Paladin), the Caterpillar (Heather Petty), and the Queen of Hearts (Andrea Franks). A sharply told, crisply paced ride, this quality adaptation has been praised for its humor, modern style and appeal to both children and adults.

Leases

at the rate $1 per year for just under one acre of land. The Stumpf farming arrangement does not have a current formalized agreement.

Frizzell said the city recognized the need to address the agreements when they recognized the Stumpf agreement was not formally documented. Keeping the leases going is in the city’s interest, as some of the parcels need to be retained by the city for practical reasons, said Frizzell.

“Of these parcels, we have land that was purchased for the future extension of the city as well as land that has water lines running through it and a parcel used for biosolids application,” he explained.

“Two of the parcels could possibly be sold off if we established utility easements, but they haven’t cost the City any money to maintain up to this point. When the market turns around and land prices rise, we may look at getting rid of them. That will be a council decision.”

Frizzell said for the

present time, the goal is to create a standardized agreement with the current lessees.

In addition, procedures will be considered on how to renew the leases when they expire.

The issue is set to come before the Chewelah City Council at their March 5 meeting. For more information about city council meetings or to review documents related to the agenda, go to www. cityofchewelah.org.

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city council meeting due to travel. Councilwoman Sharon Ludwig acted as Mayor ProTem. “The mayor just wanted everyone to know up front about this arrangement as we consider how to streamline the leases,” Frizzell related.

Currently the city leases four different pieces of land to farmers Miles Hartill, Bruce Stumpf and John Myland.

Frizzell said the arrangements, which vary in agreement details, help the city to maintain the land without the investment of personnel and equipment.

According to city records, the Hartill agreement is to farm a 10 acre piece near Sand Canyon Road for the amount of $50 per year and the lessee agrees to use conservation practices and not construct any permanent improvements without permission.

The Myland agreement has been in place since 1973

Fire Cont. from Pg. 1 homes burn quickly so the structure was completely engulfed when firefighters reported to the scene.

Fire Districts No. 4 and No. 7 assisted along with the Chewelah Fire Department.

The fire appeared to originate at the electrical panel, but the cause has yet to be verified. The owner was home when the fire started. No serious injuries were reported.

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Walter Gustav Munk, a long time resident of Kettle Falls, Washington, passed away at his home on February 14, 2014 at the age of 84. Walter was born on November 18, 1929 in Plaza, Washington, the son of Rudolph and Dorothea (Bliesner) Munk.

Walter lived with his family in Plaza until 1934 when they moved to the Chewelah, WA area. He graduated from Jenkins High School in 1948 and was drafted into the United States Army in 1951. Walter served during the Korean War until 1953 and was honorably discharged.

Upon returning home he attended Eastern Washington University

and graduated in 1957 with his Bachelor’s Degree in Education. He dedicated 25 years of teaching at the West Valley Junior High School before retiring. Walter had an interest in fruit trees and purchased part of an orchard in Kettle Falls, WA in 1988.

He took great care of his fruit and for 25 years, he supplied the locals with wonderfully fresh peaches, apricots, cherries and apples.

Walter enjoyed being in the outdoors. He had a very strong work ethic and very few days went by that he couldn’t be found spending time in his garden, manicuring his fruit trees or nurturing his most favorite flower, the Dahlia.

Walter was a faithful member of the Grace Evangelical Free Church.

He was also a member of the Alumni board for Eastern Washington University. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eugene Munk, Eddie Munk, Albert Munk, Clarence Munk; sisters, Irene Munk, Ruby Nussbaum, Dorothy Gunderson.

Walter is survived by his

wife, Deanna Munk of Kettle Falls, WA; son, Dwight Munk and wife Leigh of San Antonio, TX, daughters, Wendy Gildersleeve and husband, Joby of Kirkland, WA, Merrelli Munk of Kirkland, WA; sons, Nathan Munk of Leavenworth, WA, Stuart Munk and wife, Wendy of Bothell, WA; stepsons, Daryl Rogers and wife, Jennifer of Careywood, ID, Kevin Rogers and wife, Teri of Albany, OR; sister, Wanda Taft of Chewelah, WA; brother, Wayne Munk and wife, Germaine of Berwick, LA; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service for Mr. Munk will be held on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at the Grace Evangelical Free Church, Colville, WA, with the graveside service to follow at Meyers Falls Cemetery, Kettle Falls, WA. Memorial contributions may be given to the Grace Evangelical Free Church or to the charity of ones choice. Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at www. danekasfuneralchapel.com.

Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Remember When Compiled by Lew Arnold The more things change . . .

. . . The more they stay the same 80 Years Ago - February 9, 1934 Mrs. John Hentges entertained a number of friends at her home at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Margaret Hentges. The evening was spent playing pinocle -- Mrs. H.E. Goodwin had the high score and Mrs. Harry Patrick took low.

70 Years Ago - February 10, 1944 Carolyn Faulkner of Valley was promoted to Lieutenant in the WSC’ers, a women’s military organization at Washington State College. Carolyn is a sophomore majoring in business administration and a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

60 Years Ago - February 13, 1964 Chewelah’s first major fire in several years destroyed the home of Mr. And Mrs. Bryce Koontz and their children. The family was not home at the time.

U.S. Senator Henry M. Jackson was the scheduled speaker for the annual Chewelah Chamber of Commerce banquet.

Polly Chalmers and Linda Trapp were among the five entries in the 10th annual Miss Chewelah event.

40 Years Ago - February 14, 1974 Work on the Northwest Alloys plant in Addy was gaining momentum.

After 60 years of use and abuse, the walls of the Chewelah City Jail came tumbling down this week.

Pete Meyer was pictured with Chewelah’s bell which would eventually return to the city display when the new city complex is completed.

30 Years Ago - February 15, 1984 The city’s lagoon sewer system receives far too much rain and ground water. The state Department of Ecology told the city to “clean it up.”

County revenues for 1984 showed an increase of $700,000 over the 1983 budget. The 1984 budget includes the addition of new employees in nearly every county department and pay raises amounting to 6% for county employees and 12% for elected officials.

20 Years Ago - February 10, 1994 The Chewelah Chamber of Commerce was looking at long term care services as a factor in economic development.

Chewelah city council agreed to work with the county’s growth management plans. In other business, the council learned that there was a major infiltration of ground water into the sewer system and the infiltration causes serious problems during heavy rains or snow melt.

A bill clarifying a court’s right to conduct procedural hearings via closed-circuit TV and other electronic means was being supported by Rep. Cathy McMorris (R-Colville) who pointed out the distances juveniles have to be transported.

10 Years Ago - February 12, 2004 Mayor Clancy Bauman presented Marguerite Menegas with a Certificate of Recognition for operating her beauty salon for a record 65 ½ years.

The Chewelah City Council members approved a request from City Administrator Jon Lind to proceed with the purchase of a garbage truck and necessary totes to put the city back into the garbage business. According to figures presented to council, the city could nearly double its revenue from garbage by handling it internally.

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