2016 Chataqua program published by The Independent

l a v i r i n r a a F C od o F &

& e d a r n a u P nR Fu

U S N I O J 16

0 2

e v i L 0 1 & 9 , 8 , 7 * JULY

Beer

Kelly Hughes Band The Sara Brown Band NEW for 2016: Chris Rieser & The Nerve MOJO the Party Band *JULY 7 is Chewelah Day with limited craft vendors

c i s Mu

Gard

Ar t s Cra & fts

en

Page 2

July 1, 2016

The Independent

Cruisin’ Chataqua 2016 Welcome to Chewelah!

W

elcome to Chewelah, and welcome back to our friends who have visited before! We are honored that you are taking this opportunity to enjoy our community and the many activities happening this week.

As a community we continue to thrive and grow - economic development is taking place and picking up speed…the major expansion at 49 Degrees North, a new pickle ball court at Chewelah Golf & Country Club, the performing arts center due to open in 2017, new businesses opening and/or expanding, inquiries we receive at City Hall as to possible locations for new businesses..and the much anticipated new track for Jenkins High School that will allow us to host area track meets once again!

We are a busy community! Events too numerous to mention include the annual Art Walk (A Taste of Chewelah), Light up the Park (1951 lit pumpkins last October), car and quilt show on Memorial Day Weekend, car cruise in August culminating in a downtown street dance, Chewelah’s Got Talent, Fiddlers on the Peak, Music on the Mountain (Spokane Symphony), and lots of first class local theater productions throughout the year.

Whatever your interests, there is something in or around Chewelah to draw you: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, ATV riding, skiing (both water & snow), golfing, the Chewelah Casino, camping, horseback riding, walking, running, hunting, or just relaxing…its Simply Chewelah!

Sincerely, Dorothy Knauss Mayor of Chewelah

City & Festival Info Guide Honored Citizen 2016 - Page 4 CenterStage Acts - Pages 5-10 CenterStage Schedule - Page 11 Chataqua Schedule - Pages 12-13 Children’s Art Pavilion - Pages 14-15 Parade Information - Page 16 Carnival Information - Page 17 Chataqua T-shirts - Page 17 Vendor List - Page 18 Park Map - Page 18 Food Vendors - Page 19 Beer Garden - Page 19 Little League Schedule - Page 20 Chataqua Challenge - Page 21 Golf Tournament - Page 21 Chataqua brought to you by:

S

ee the 2016 community float “Cruisin’ Chewelah” during Chataqua! Chewelah’s 2016 Distinguished Young Woman Kayti Hilzinger (center) and her alternates Andras Bakken (left) and Bailey McCoy (right) welcome you to this year’s celebration. The 2016 award-winning float was inspired by Happy Days and Chewelah’s Prom 1958. See it up close at the Chewelah City Park on Thursday evening, July 7 and in the Chataqua Parade on Saturday, July 9. Mary Conway photo

Look for new entertainment!

new Genres, headlining acts Chataqua will have a new flavor when it comes to entertainment this year at the 43-year old event. Local and out-of-area acts will take CenterStage for the marquee community event in the city park. Everyday of the festival will be jam-packed with performers from all genres and tastes.

“This year we have quite a few new groups coming to perform at Chataqua,” Entertainment Coordinator Nicole Alby said. “For many years, people have been asking for some new talent. This year we are bringing it.”

Chewelah Day kicks off as usual with Sara Cochran’s piano students performing at 4 p.m. followed by the Mountain Melodies Chorus at 5 p.m. with the Northern Ballet and Performing Arts students. After Honored Citizen Kay Comer-Lupton is introduced on CenterStage, Janet McLaughlin’s talent show featuring local youth will start at 6:30 p.m.

But closing on Thursday night will be a new act: Chris Rieser & the Nerve performs from 9-11 p.m. Alby said, “They are a fun rock group that will surely have you up dancing in no time.”

They’ve been performing together for over 14 years.

Friday night also has a new

headliner - MOJO the Party Band starts at 8 p.m. Friday, July 8.

“They’re a very upbeat group that performs a variety of music from oldies to current hits,” Alby said. “Music that everyone will enjoy.”

Also new to Chataqua Friday will be The Robbie Walden Band - A Texas, red-dirt and outlaw influenced band groomed out of the Pacific Northwest.

Friday will also feature local performers with Savannah Blain (an upcoming singer and songwriter) and Spectra (coffeehouse jazz and blues).

Saturday brings back returning Chataqua favorites: Kevin Wolfe with his magic and hypnosis act intended for all ages, Coeurimba - described as Marimba: energetic music with a soul, and local rock variety band FIRECREEK. Local clogging group - The Stevens County Stompers kick off the day at 10 a.m.

Saturday also introduces another new act: The Islanders Steel Drum Band.

Then the Kelly Hughes Band, featuring high energy country music, will close out Saturday as they’ve done for many years.

“He draws a great crowd,” Alby

said.

On Sunday, Rachael and Emma Larsen will perform their dance and violin act at Chataqua for the first time; the duo placed second at Chewelah’s Got Talent earlier in the year. They’ll be followed by An Dochas and the Haran Irish Dancers. The Sara Brown Band will then return for its second year as Sunday’s headliner on Sunday afternoon.

The planning process for the Chataqua entertainment begins in November as Alby and volunteers try to send out Save The Dates and start looking for new performers.

“I like to go listen to new groups,” she said. “It really gives you the chance to see and hear the group live versus listening to a demo. I also love to see how the audience responded.”

By the end of January, we try to have all contracts out and confirmed.

By April, Alby will reconfirm with the performers and get all the remaining details lined out.

Those interested in performing next year, can go to Chataqua’s website, www.chewelahchataqua.com, and send their group’s information and a demo.

Chewelah’s Chataqua: 43 years of tradition Everyone is invited to Chataqua 2016, July 7-10 in beautiful Chewelah, Washington, with Chewelah Day on Thursday, July 7!

Chataqua is in its 43rd year and is better than ever! Three days of fine Juried Arts and Crafts, Free CenterStage Entertainment, Food Court, Beer Garden, Carnival, Children’s Pavilion and special events including a Parade, Fun

Run, Golf Tournament and much more! Chataqua is held in the City Park on Hwy 395 just a short drive from Spokane.

Chewelah Chataqua is an updated version of an American tradition established at Lake Chautauqua, New York, in 1874.

Every summer, thousands flocked to the Chautauqua grounds to hear and see lecturers, musicians, artists, actors,

explorers, evangelists, poets and presidents. It became so successful, that traveling Chautauqua set out by rail to bring this unique form of entertainment to the nation’s hinterlands. Huge tents were set up and the programs lasted ten days and nights. President Teddy Roosevelt once declared, “Chautauqua is the most American thing in America!” The New York site continues to draw thousands

of visitors to the compound each summer.

Community Celebrations adopted the concept of Chautauqua for Chewelah in 1974, simplified the spelling of the name to Chataqua, and condensed the entertainment to three and one half days.

Ranked as the third largest event of its kind in the state of Washington, Chewelah and

Chataqua continues to attract over 50,000 visitors to this fun festival for folks of all ages.

More information, event schedules and lodging info can be found at www.ChewelahChataqua. com.

Chewelah Chataqua is a community event presented by Community Celebrations Inc. a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

The Independent

July 1, 2016

Page 3

Community Celebrations

Bringing CHATAQUA to Life Since 1974

Community Celebrations, a non-profit organization, has been bringing outstanding events to the Chewelah community for over 40 years! We are a volunteer group of dedicated people who believe in the community and wish to ensure that Chewelah is an outstanding place to live or visit with fun activities throughout the year.

Membership is free; we encourage new members and are always searching for ways to increase our positive impact on the community. Join our group and share whatever time and talents you have with us.

YOU! K N A H T

Community Support

THANK

These community businesses and organizations have provided support and funding to keep Chataqua coming back every year. Please thank each of them for their support of Chataqua.

YOU!

Volunteers

Every year the Chataqua Event and the Chewelah City Park are host to over 50,000 guests. It takes many dozens of volunteers to keep the four day festival moving happily along. If you are interested in helping with this great event please contact Community Celebrations at the address below:

City of Chewelah Chewelah Arts Guild CONTACT US: Community Celebrations Sunshine Disposal StageTime Theater PO Box 501 Tripp Distributing Magna-Vis Chewelah WA, 99109 The Independent Chewelah Auto Parts (509) 935-8991 (message) chataquavendors@gmail.com Hansen Logging ChewVino See our website for detailed information: KCHW 102.7 www.chewelahchataqua.com Also: The ADVERTISERS in this event program

Our History A small group of Chewelah area residents joined together in 1974 to assist “Rainbow“ Emily Touraine, a nationally recognized artist specializing in Native American themes, bring to Chewelah a display of Native American relics, art and ceremonial costumes.

The event generated considerable interest and participation by local tribal members and non Indian artists in the area.

The Chewelah group which had formed in 1974 decided to incorporate as a non-profit organization and develop a Bicentennial celebration for southern Stevens County.

The name Community Celebrations was chosen and in 1975 the organization filed Articles of Incorporation with the Washington Secretary of State.

Community Celebrations also filed for non-profit status with the Department of Internal Revenue and received the IRS 501-C3 designation late in 1975.

see our website for the complete history www.chewelahchataqua.com

www.chewelahchataqua.com

Page 4

July 1, 2016

The Independent

2016 Honored Citizen

Kay COMER-Lupton CHEWELAH

Your place for all seasons!

By Brandon Hansen The Independent Staff Kay Comer-Lupton had the look of shock on her face at the last Chewelah Valley Lions Club meeting as it was revealed that she was the 2016 Chewelah Honored Citizen.

It came as no surprise to many community members who sent in letters to nominate Kay for the award after years of donating time and energy to local groups and being a teacher in the Chewelah School District.

“Besides being one of the mostliked teachers in Chewelah, Kay has taken part in many civic organizations and community projects,” wrote Holly Peterson. “When the Children’s Pavilion at Chataqua needed new leadership, Kay stepped up to organize activities and recruit volunteers to help out.”

Art is a central theme for ComerLupton, who was born in Salt Lake Kay Lupton, with her husband Bill, was City and lived in Pateros before mov- surprised with the 2016 Honored Citizen Award ing to Chewelah. at the Chewelah Lions Club meeting in June.

“I’ve always dabbled in visuals and drawing,” Kay said. “Pencil chair for the annual Student Pencil Drawing and paper to me as a kid were just a Contest which includes students from sevtreasure.”

Kay moved to Chewelah after he friends eral area school districts, heads the Lions Bob and Judy Lynch recommended the town Club Peace Poster Contest and boosts the roughly 35 years ago. She taught 5th grade Arts Guild Senior Scholarship by donating in Pateros but switched to 8th grade when her own money.

“Kay is an innovator and a collaborashe joined the Chewelah School District. For 22 years, Comer-Lupton taught at Chewe- tor,” Susanne Griepp wrote in the letter lah and made many impressions on students. nominating her as honored citizen.

Comer-Lupton has partnered with the Kay gave students real world experiences, pairing them on job shadows with police of- Chewelah Farmers Market and the Arts Guild ficers and professionals to give them a taste on the newly-formed Artists in the Park program, participates in the Adopt-a-Highway of how adults go about their careers.

Comer-Lupton also coached basketball, program and has worked on the Light Up and when she retired from Chewelah, she the Park event. She and her husband Bill also was an adjunct professor at Eastern Wash- help with Music on the Mountain, the anington University. She continued her career nual Fall Spokane Symphony Show at the of helping develop young minds working as Chewelah Peak Learning Center.

“She volunteers her time, support and a student teacher supervisor.

“I first met Mrs. Comer while attend- ideas to Chewelah’s Chamber of Coming Jenkins Middle School,” Kevin Herda merce,” Griepp said. “She regularly attends wrote. “During that time she influenced me meetings, supporting its mission.”

Kay has painted the “Welcome” signs in many ways. Opening my mind to art and the beauty of the area in which we live, to alongside Highway 395 north and south of name a few. Her positive attitude and com- town, realizing a few years ago that they mitment to her students was obvious and had gone into disrepair and needed detailed hand-painting. contagious throughout the building.”

“She took her time to repaint each sign As current president of the Chewelah to welcome those who enter this commuArts Guild, Kay said she constantly marvels at the natural beauty in things like spider nity,” Herda said. “Many Saturdays a year, webs and feathers. Kay remembers when the you can see her along the highway picking embryo of the guild was beginning to form. up trash as a roadside cleanup volunteer. She “Diane Evans and I would have conver- has spent countless hours in the rain and sations about the artistic local talent in the snow painting seasonal window scenes on area and how they needed a support group,” the businesses downtown for a donation to the Rainbow Fund. This community is a betKay said.

Now years after its inception, the Arts ter place because of her. I am a better citizen Guild holds various events in the town and because of her.” continues to keep the culture of Chewelah vibrant and in the spotlight. Kay is also the See HONORED CITIZEN Page 23

Chewelah’s Honored Citizens 1979 - Catherine Bresnahan 1980 - Gus Girnus 1981 - Carolina Beck 1982 - Jane and Paul Coffey 1983 - James Culverwell Sr. 1984 - Walt Goodman 1985 - Jim Mach 1986 - Frances Fogarty & Sister Erwina 1987 - Roger Fisk 1988 - Gloria Davidson 1989 - Bob Egland & Rob Chalmers 1990 - Shigeko Hirai & George Wuesthoff 1991 - Patsy Cotter 1992 - Pat Thompson 1993 - Steve Deal 1994 - Lenora Hume 1995 - Tom Boone, M.D. 1996 - George Foos

1997 - Ole Alm 1998 - Doug Asbjornsen 1999 - Roberta McMillin 2000 - Harvey and Louise Savitz 2001 - Gene Schalock 2002 - Ken Hall 2003 - Phil Skok 2004 - Denise Smith 2005 - Dale Bundy 2006 - Larry Richmond 2007 - Janet McLaughlin 2008 - Lynn Hume 2009 - Bob and Joy Gardner 2010 - Becky Washington 2011 - Tom Bristol 2012 - Mary Firor 2013 - John and Sherri Hansen 2014 - Kevin Herda 2015 - Chris Carpenter

SUMMER

• CHATAQUA - Second weekend in July - Includes Chataqua Fun Run, Golf Tournament, Baseball Tournament, Downtown Parade, StageTime Summer Theatre • Chewelah Farmers Market - Every Friday - Special Events: World Class Cherry Splat, Zucchini Regatta • Rev it Up for the Vets Car Show - Blue Angels Car Club - Street Dance - Chewelah • Valley Fair - Second Saturday in August - Valley • Northeast Washington Fair - Colville • Chewelah Peak Trail Run - 49 Degrees North • Springdale Frontier Days - Third Saturday in July • Springdale Pee Wee Rodeo • American Legion Baseball Begins • Amateur Radio Field Day

FALL Chewelah Farmers Market - Every Friday - Special Events: Apple Pie Eating Contest, Harvest Festival • Music on the Mountain - Spokane Symphony & Chewelah Arts Guild • Chewelah Chamber of Commerce Dinner & Auction • Northeast WA Friends of the NRA Banquet - Colville • Tri-County Veterans Stand Down - Colville • Tour de Rock Mountain Bike Ride - 49 Degrees North • BooFest - KCHW 102.7 Chewelah Community Radio • Light Up The Park – Chewelah Arts Guild • 49 Degrees North Ski Swap - Colville • 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort opens • Chewelah Chamber Small Business Saturday • Tree of Sharing - Chewelah Youth and Community Foundation •

WINTER • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Santa Social - Community Celebrations Holiday Craft Show - Chewelah Winter Concert - Chewelah Night of Nativity - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Mountain Melodies Festival of Christmas Music Colville StageTime Theatre Winter Production - Chewelah Community Arts Show - Chewelah Night Skiing Food Drive - 49 Degrees North Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Annual Banquet Colville Cork and Keg - Chewelah Valley Lions Club Coyote Derby - Northeast Washington Wildlife Group PACAwards Performing Arts Show - Chewelah Sheimo Cup - 49 Degrees North

SPRING • Golf and Fishing Season Opens • Farmers Market begins - Every Friday - Chewelah City Park • Chewelah Big Home and Garden Show - Chamber of Commerce • Distinguished Young Woman of Chewelah Scholarship Program • Taste of Chewelah - Chewelah Arts Guild • JHS Theatre Spring Production - Chewelah • Woodland Theatre Spring production - Kettle Falls • Hawaiian Daze/Slush Cup - 49 Degrees North • Easter Egg Hunt - Chewelah Kiwanis • StageTime Theatre spring production - Chewelah • Chewelah’s Spring Clean-up Day - Chamber of Commerce

Chewelah Chamber of Commerce 401 S Park St Suite E P. O. Box 94 Chewelah, WA 99109 Phone: 509-935-8595 Fax: 509-935-8520 Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Independent is the official newspaper for the City of Chewelah, Town of Springdale, and Stevens County.

The Independent is published weekly by Chewelah Independent, Inc. from the office at 401 S Park St. Suite A, Chewelah, WA 99109 Mailing Address: PO Box 5, Chewelah, WA 99109 Phone: 509-935-8422 Fax: 509-935-8426 Email: theindependent@centurytel.net Jared Arnold, Publisher - Brandon Hansen, Managing Editor Andrea Arnold, Office Manager, Jamie Henneman, Reporter - Kellie Trudeau Copy Editor/Special Projects - Geno Ludwig, Sports, Sherry Lavigne, Advertising Sales Member of Washington Newspaper Publisher’s Association

The Independent

July 1, 2016

Page 5

CenterStage Entertainment 2016 Headlining Acts Thursday, July 7 | 9-11 p.m.

Chris Rieser & The Nerve* 180 Proof Rock. Chris Rieser and The Nerve have been performing for over 14 years. Members include Rick Lillemon, Joe Oliver & Chris Rieser.

Friday, July 8 | 8-11 p.m.

MOJO the Party Band* Digital sound and lights plus an LED backdrop showcase - killer musicians performing a huge variety of music.

MOJO is extreme interaction…

“Meet the Band,” “Girls wana have fun,” “Mad conductor,” “Duck-face girls,” “MOJO dancers,” “Be the ZZ guitar guy” and more….where you are the party.

Now featuring: “Sing In the Band” Live band rockaroke. Be a rock star on stage with MOJO…Choose from our huge song list with lyrics.

Park Street Group, Inc.

Our 3 Locations serve you better!

Valley Drug E. 102 Main Street Chewelah, WA 509-935-8611

“The real estate Professionals”

Kettle Falls Pharmacy W. 280 3rd Kettle Falls, WA 509-738-2223

Lake Spokane Pharmacy 5919 F Hwy 291 Ste. 5 Nine Mile Falls, WA 509-443-4178

Homes Acreage Property Management Commercial

“Family serving friends since 1945”

Expect the Best! Call “Barb Weeman”

Serving the Tri-County Area since 1985.

Specializing in Health & Life Insurance, Medicare Supplement and Rx D

Aflac

Local Office

“We’re staying current in Health Care.”

Barb Weeman

Insurance & Investments L.L.C. 161 E 1st, Colville • 684-8275 •1-800-555-1548 · http://barbweemaninsurance.com

“A full service real estate brokerage since 1994” Mark Bigham, Marie DeFrank & Gerald Ely 401 South Park Street Chewelah, Washington 99109 509-935-6700 FAX: 509-935-6622 mark@parkstreetgroup.com

www.parkstreetgroup.com

Page 6

July 1, 2016

The Independent

CenterStage Entertainment 2016 Headlining Acts Saturday, July 9 | 8-11 p.m.

The Kelly Hughes Band

T

his is country/rock at its best! Whether it’s a driving up-tempo arrangement or a “someone done me wrong” song, this group from State Line is one hot bunch of pickers and grinners. Their three-hour show will be the closing act on Saturday night.

Kelly says it’s “knee-slappin’ fun. Sing along and dance on the grass.”

Sunday, July 10 | 2:30-4:30 p.m.

The Sara Brown Band

T

he Sara Brown Band is a new and exciting local act that is guaranteed to please the audience. Drawing from their influences of blues, rock, pop and funk, the Sara Brown Band delivers an eclectic mix of sounds. Whether it’s an interpretation of Adele or Beyonce, Sara’s voice will capture your heart.

The talented Sara Brown leads the band with her dynamic singing and songwriting. Sara is a classically trained vocalist with a love for performing and a passion for powerhouse vocals. Her style and technique have gained the respect and recognition from top recording companies such as Sony, Motown and Epic Records. In Hollywood she was given the title and trophy for "Singer of the Year" at Universal Studios in 2002.

In 2012 Sara was awarded Best Female Blues Performer by the Inland

D

Danekas Funeral Chapel

Empire Blues Society. She's got an infectious smile and a voice that will excite you.

Jesse Brown plays bass for the band. With an innate sense of rhythm and a natural feel for a good groove he ties the melody together with the beat to let the vocals soar over it all. He is a very talented songwriter in his own right.

Jeff Curtiss is always in the pocket with his rock steady drumming. This studio musician has an authentic banquet of sounds, from slamming funk to syncopated shuffles. He is truly one of the “top” drummers in the region and a catalyst in the evolution of the band.

Dave Keeley brings to the band the influences of Chicago blues and Motown rhythm guitar. His sound is authentic and comes from his soul. He has been a mainstay of the blues scene for 20+ years playing festivals and road houses across the Pacific Northwest.

Playing guitar in the Sara Brown Band allows Dave the opportunity to collaborate with top notch musicians.

Brent Purvis plays keyboard and trombone. He is an experienced performer, composer, music educator and has been featured on stage and in the studio throughout the Northwest and Alaska. Brent has an extensive background in composition and arrangements for jazz ensemble and concert bands. When not on the road with the Sara Brown Band, you’ll find him performing in the Purvis/Cesaratto Jazz Quartet.

Guest musician Gary Killings rounds out the horn section on the bands bigger stage performances. Gary is a seasoned saxophone player, but he is also experienced in flute and clarinet. He cut his musical chops in Miami, Florida playing in a rock & roll band on Saturdays and a symphonic orchestra on Sundays. Over the past 30 years Gary has performed with numerous musical groups in the Inland Northwest. He has also collaborated with many local artists in the studio making recordings.

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

& Crematory

“Thoughtful, caring, professional service”

www.danekasfuneralchapel.com

Colville: 684-6271 Chewelah: 935-8411

• Automotive Maintenance & Repair • Service Both Gas & Diesel • Performs Factory Computer Programming & Reflash 303 W Main, Chewelah,WA 99109 (509) 935-6670

The Independent

July 1, 2016

Page 7

See More on CenterStage Thursday, July 7 5-6 p.m. Mountain Melodies Chorus

with Northern Ballet and Performing Arts

A

nn Marie Benedict passes on her passion and training in ballet to her students at Northern Ballet and Performing Arts in Chewelah, with an emphasis on personal discipline, development of artistry, physical rigor and grace.

The Chewelah Museum will be open Chataqua weekend 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

M

ountain Melodies Barbershop Chorus will open Chataqua fun in the Chewelah park when the singers take the stage on Thursday, July 7 at 5 p.m.

Come and enjoy fourpart harmony on CenterStage as the program gets underway with the chorus performing jazzy ‘down-South’ songs.

(Located at 501 N 3rd St E )

Also appearing Thursday Sara Cochran’s Piano Students - 4 p.m. Keyboard virtuosos will provide an entertaining musical interlude.

Honored Citizen Introduction - 6 p.m. - Thursday evening is the time to honor Chewelah’s 2016 Honored Citizen Kay Lupton Top Notch Talent Show - 6:30 p.m. - The unique talents of Chewelah’s youth are showcased on CenterStage.

See the full schedule Page 11 *New for 2016

Chewelah Subway 509-935-SUBS Highway 395, right across the street from Chataqua!

Welcome to Chataqua!

John, Sherri & Crew

logging log hauling road construction heavy equipment hauling 2464 Quarry Browns Lake Road PO Box 168 Chewelah, WA 99109

935-4515

GENERAL CONTRACTOR #HANSELL991DL

Page 8

July 1, 2016

The Independent

See More on CenterStage Friday, July 8 1-2:30 p.m. Savannah Blain

S

3-4:15 p.m. Spectra

avannah is a young upcoming singer and songwriter who draws her influences from such artists as Amy Winehouse, ZZ Ward and Adele. Her voice is only to be described as soulful with a wide dynamic range, including very intimate emotions sung with every note.

She has been performing publicly since the age of nine. She’s sung “The National Anthem” for various well known sporting events such as the Spokane Indians AA baseball team, The Spokane Chiefs professional hockey team, and the Fresno Grizzlies (SF Giant’s AAA organization). Her debut EP album “Along The Way,” was recorded with two-time Grammy Award winning producer, Justin Armstrong, at Robert Lang Studios in Seattle, Washington.

5-7 p.m. Robbie Walden Band*

A

Texas, Red-Dirt & Outlaw influenced band, groomed out of the Pacific Northwest!

The intensity of singer/songwriter Robbie Walden is evident in everything he does, including the recording of his latest album “Robbie Walden Band”, a collection of originals blending Texas Red Dirt and Spaghetti Western with his native Pacific Northwest Rock and Country sounds. With influences such as Randy Rogers Band, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Gary Allen, Walden’s Music pleasantly surprises listeners with his distinctive, unexpected vocals and poetic, vintage outlaw songwriting that expresses his inner strength, dedication, witty sense of humor, and personal heartbreak.

Your LOCAL Authorized U-Haul Dealer

HMC Self Storage & U-Haul® 2194 Sand Canyon Road, Chewelah Ed Hayes, Founder & General Manager

Serving Chewelah for the past 27 years!

• • • •

Senior & Native American Discounts Covered RV/Boat Parking 24/7 On Site Manager Monitored/Fenced Facility

• • • •

No Appointment Necessary 24/7 Drop Off Access Various Truck & Trailer Sizes A Premier UHaul Dealer

(509) 935-4466

T

he McQuain family band "Spectra" is looking forward to their Chataqua performance! Doug, Sally, Silas and Craig play a variety of rock, blues, jazz and originals. Doug and Sally regularly host a Pro Jam Thursday evenings at Dan & Jo's Bar & Grill in Valley. They play in "Dino Soars" as well as accompany Anita Royce and other artists. Doug is the host of "Dirt Road Blues" Wednesdsay evenings on Chewelah's own KCHW radio. Silas regularly plays drums around the Inland Empire. Craig and his wife Jodi run the Main Street Bistro, and plays his guitar whenever he can.

301 East CLAY AVE • Chewelah, WA Monday - Thursday 9 am to 5:30 pm (lunch 12 - 2) Friday 10 am to 2 pm Call now to schedule your visit

509-935-6822

www.chewelahfamilychiropractic.com

The Independent

July 1, 2016

Page 9

See More on CenterStage saturday, July 9 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Stevens County Stompers*

3:15 - 5:00 p.m. FIRECREEK

T

he Stevens County Stompers is a local clogging group that consists of all ages, male and female, and all clogging levels, recreational and competitive. Our own Hannah Johnson is a two-time National clogging champion. Her mother, Melissa Johnson, is the founder and director of the group since 2001.

11:15 - 12:45 p.m. Coeurimba

F

IRECREEK: Years of experience and talent packed into four guys who know how to bring it. Vince Maranto, Michael Pickett, Bob Pierpoint and Clifford Ward playing your favorite songs to listen and dance to.

5:30-7:00 p.m.

Islanders Steel Drum Band*

C

oeurimba plays high energy dance music on large wooden xylophone-like instruments called marimbas, combining both a melodic innocence and rhythmic sophistication. These traditional African rhythms will get toes tapping and feet moving in young and old alike.

1:00 - 2:45 p.m. Kevin Wolfe

T

he Islanders Steel Drum Band is one of Seattle’s hottest steel bands with live steel drums, percussion, and vocals. They specialize in the the tropical music of the Trinidad & Tobago as well as other Caribbean Islands.

Lane Mountain Company Valley, Washington

M

agic and Hynosis - It’s a show that will keep everyone laughing, with Kevin Wolfe’s special improvisational style, you never know what’s going to happen.

Not only does the audience have fun, but most importantly, so do the volunteers!

Unlike most shows, you will see audience members become the show and venture into the world of the imagination. Almost anything Kevin suggests becomes reality for the participants. Every show is performed with good clean humor and the volunteers are handled with complete respect.

Statesman

509-937-2221 ce

Sin

1 196

Industrial Sands

www.lanemt.com

220 S Main PO Box 271 Colville, WA 99114

YOUR WEEKLY SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS AND LOCAL SPORTS

ABC

Full Service Electrical & HVAC Service & Repair 9

CE

SIN

6 19

Examiner

(509) 684-4567 Fax (509) 684-3849 statesmanexaminer.com

3119 Highway 231 PO Box 127 Valley, Washington 99181

• Commercial • Residential • Industrial

Heating & Electric

Subscribe for just $34* a year!

Sales & Service • Gas, Electric, Oil Furnaces • Gas, Wood, Oil Stoves Heatpumps/Air Conditioners Geo Thermo Ground Source Heatpump

*In area rate (Stevens, Ferry or Pend Oreille Counties). Out of area rate is $42 for one year.

411 West 2nd Avenue • Colville, WA WA State Cont # ABCHEE030B3

684-2018 RELIABLE, CLEAN, ENERGY EFFICIENT AIR FOR THE HOME

The Independent

July 1, 2016

Page 10

See More on CenterStage Sunday, jUly 10 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Rachael

and Emma Larsen*

A

W

inning 2nd place this year in local event Chewelah’s Got Talent. This young, eclectic sister duo will bring a miscellany of classical, rock, dub-step & jazz.

An Dochas with Haran Irish Dancers

n Dochas, Gaelic for “The Hope,” captivates audiences of all ages with their lively interpretation of traditional Irish music. The band members’ individual cultural and musical backgrounds culminate in a sound that is as dynamic as it is poignant.

With a foundation of authentic instrumentation – Uileann pipes, bodhran, fiddle, mandolin and guitar – the band blends new and old, elegantly incorporating contemporary sounds into their diverse repertoire. Moving vocals, rife with loss, longing, energy, and adventure are layered with familiar and original melodies. Audiences are inspired as they hear the music of An Dochas and feel the sorrow, the joy, and The Hope. http:// www.andochas.com/ An Dochas will be performing with the Haran Irish Dancers.

welcome to chataqua & STOP BY Our store • Licensed, Bonded, Insured • Installing throughout NE Washington • Lic# CC CHEWGD870T2

• Half Moon, Afco, • Elenbaas FEED • Farm Equipment Consignment • Hay & Straw • Seed & Fertilizer • Equipment Service

T

he Haran School of Irish Dance was founded some 15 years ago in Kettle Falls, Washington by a wonderful woman named Deirdre Abeid. In 2001, in response to many requests, Deirdre's oldest daughter Caitlin came to Spokane to open a Haran school here. Deirdre has passed on, but her legacy is carried on by her two talented daughters. The oldest daughter, now Caitlin Trusler, teaches our rapidly growing school on Spokane's south hill and younger daughter Claire Abeid teaches the original Kettle Falls school. Photo taken by Robert Koch, Chataqua 2014

We service Stevens County and the Spokane Area

New - Old Residential - Commercial Emergency Water & Sewer Clean Up LICENSED∙ BONDED INSURED Weston Griepp

Lic# WESTOOP9402QW

935-0393

The Independent

July 1, 2016

Page 11

“Go Ahead . .

World Class Dentistry World Class Dental Care

For exceptional – and personal – care, call Dr. Daniel J. Hughes today.

509.935.8642

Chewelah Address

East 616 Main

Chewelah chewelahdentistry.com

CenterStage Schedule

Home & office delivery Cooler rentals & sales 3 & 5 gallon bottles Porcelain dispenser sales 16 & 20 oz and 1 liter case water Filtration systems Custom label bottled water for your company or event

. . grab a bottle of the healthiest beverage on earth!”

“Locally owned and operated for over 18 years” Lodi Spring 1767 Hwy 395 Chewelah, WA 99109 509-935-6755 800-956-5634

Thursday, July 7 - Chewelah Night 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

6:00 - 6:15 p.m.

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

• • • • • • •

www.lodispring.com

Sara Cochran’s Piano Students Mountain Melodies Chorus with Northern Ballet & Performing Arts Chewelah’s Honored Citizen Intro Talent Show

9:00 - 11:00 p.m. chris rieser & the nerve*

Friday, July 8 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Savannah Blain 3:00 - 4:15 p.m.

Spectra - Coffee House Jazz & Blues 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Robbie Walden Band*

8:00 - 11:00 p.m. MOJO THE PARTY BAND* Saturday, July 9 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Stevens County Stompers* 11:15 a.m.- 12:45 p.m. Coeurimba 12:45 p.m.

Parade Awards 1:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Kevin Wolfe - Magic & Hypnosis 3:15 - 5:00 p.m.

FIRECREEK 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Islanders Streel Drum Band*

WE HAVE IT.

• Quality Parts • Accessories • Tools & Supplies • Complete Line for Cars, Trucks, Imports, Farm Equipment & Tractors • We Make Hydraulic Hoses • Full Auto Paint - we sell, mix, and match paint!

Same Day & Overnight Service on items not in stock.

We Stock Most Major Brands of Oil. We Turn Brake Drums & Rotors.

M & L Auto Parts

107 E. Main St., Chewelah • 935-8723

8:00 - 11:00 p.m. THE Kelly Hughes Band Sunday, July 10 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Rachael & Emma Larsen* 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. An Dochas & the Haran Irish Dancers

2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

YOUR LOCAL FULL SERVICE POWER EQUIPMENT DEALER

RIGHT ON 395!

101 W Robert Ave Chewelah, WA

THE Sara Brown band

All times are approximate and subject to cancellation or change.

Sound & Lights by Bob Levan of All About Sound

509-935-4901 509-684-6179

SALES • SERVICE • PARTS

Coming to Chataqua?

Come visit our showroom!

509-935-8829

Page 12

July 1, 2016

The Independent

The Independent

CHEWELAH FLOOR & WALL COVERING

carpet vinyl ceramic tile laminate vinyl planks window coverings

O

desver 1 ign 5 Ye so ars lut of ion s

••Ready-Mix Ready-Mix ••Sand Sand&&Gravel Gravel ••Rebar Rebar ••Well WellTile Tile

• Drain Gravel Gravel Pipe • Sewer Pipe Reinforcement • Fiber Reinforcement • Septic Tanks Tanks && Supplies Supplies

684-2534 233-8315 684-2534 935-6037 935-6037 233-8315 Colville Chewelah Loon Lake Lake Colville Loon

www.colvillevalleyconcrete.com www.colvillevalleyconcrete.com

ChewelahFloor&Wall.com

3rd Street Mall, 214 E. Clay, Chewelah lhusby@live.com - Hours: M-F 9 to 5

25+ years experience in property loss recovery

We work directly with your insurance company to eliminate added stress to your loss.

Locally Owned & Operated by Kevin & Tammy Triplett

www.rebuildingyourdream.com

Toys Fabric Pharm Unique acy Gifts

V

“ Co rt and Comfo rages” Beve

V OPEN

ood

7 DA A WEE YS K Pharm acy On Monda l y - Fr y 9 - 5:30 iday

NORTH 406 PARK STREET CHEWELAH, WASHINGTON

V FRPErEesBslure Checks

935-8441

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Information Booth

1-7 p.m.

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Office (Open Wed 1-6 p.m.)

8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

CenterStage

4-11 p.m.

1-11 p.m.

10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Craft Vendors (See Page 18)

(Optional) 1-7 p.m.

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Food Court Vendors

Noon - Close*

10 a.m - Close*

10 a.m. - Close*

10 a.m. - Close*

Fire Burgers

4-8 p.m.

11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

(See Page 19)

11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Carnival (See page 17)

5-10 p.m.

Noon - 10 p.m.

Noon - 10 p.m.

Noon - 5 p.m.

Children’s Art Pavilion

(set up day)

Noon - 6 p.m.

Noon - 5 p.m.

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

3 p.m. (rehearsal)

2 p.m./4 p.m.

5 p.m.

(See Page 14-15)

(Next to Art Pavilion)

Sean H Asbestos arp Bld 12 Yearsg.Insp.

Experien ce

VAir Conditionedld

Thursday (Chewelah Day)

StageTime shows

Water, Fire, Storm, Mold, Sewer Cleanup

Shop with us During Chataqua

Events/activities

Beer Garden (See Page 19) Doug Wil lms Project M anager 28 Years Experien ce

Visit Us During Chataqua

Page 13

Cruisin’ Chataqua 2016 Schedule (Schedule/Pages 5-11)

Respond Today . . . Restore Tomorrow

509-935-8021

July 1, 2016

Chataqua Challenge Fun Run (See Page 21) Parade

Register 6 a.m.

Race 7 a.m.

Check in 7:30 a.m.

Parade starts 10 a.m.

Boy Scout Breakfasts

7 - 10 a.m.

7 - 10 a.m.

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Noon - 7 p.m.

Noon - 4 p.m.

5-8 p.m.

Noon-8 p.m.

Noon - 6 p.m.

Best Ball

Scramble

Games 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Games 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

(See Page 16)

(Chewelah Civic Center)

KCHW Radio On-Site

5-7 p.m.

Bingo (See page 17) Golf Tournament (Page 21) Little League Tournament (Schedule Page 20)

Games 5-9 p.m.

Games 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

NOTE: Events and times in this schedule are subject to last minute changes or cancellation. Updated schedules may be obtained from the Information Tent located near CenterStage. The Chataqua office is located in the cabin on the southeast corner of the Chewelah City Park. Free WiFi in the park all weekend. Some activities and booths may choose to open early or stay open later than posted times. *Food booths stay open as long as people are eating, and often close when the beer garden closes.

ROCK 509-937-2155

DAWSOT1063D3

Construction Materials

• Ready Mix Concrete • Sand & Gravel • Drainrock • Pea Rock • Rip Rap • Landscape Rock • Self Log Loader • 3/4” White Base Coarse • Excavation • Home Site Prep • Driveways

r ou r g e ! in ov rs rv a ea Se are 5 y 2

www.dawsondti.com

CONCRETE DISPATCH 509-937-4683 3147 Hwy. 231 Valley, WA Residential & Commercial Pickup or Delivery

“One Call - We Got it All!”

Artisan Food Craft Cocktail and Beer Selections N. 101 Fourth Street E.

509-935-8444

Summer Hours WED - SAT 4-9 pm

ua q a t a h C o t e m o c l e W

Town Center Building 298 South Main Suite 304 Colville, WA 509-684-8484

Chewelah Municipal Building 301 E. Clay Avenue, Room 107 Chewelah, WA 509-935-8181

Dave McGrane, Charlie Schuerman, Alison McGrane, Mike Waters and Logan Worley

Great Food. Cold Beer.

Friday Dave Green & the Sidemen Saturday DJ Jason Tracy Prime Rib, Steaks, & Fresh Seafood Every Friday and Saturday Night 6 pm

CHEWELAH 113 North Park Chewelah Phone: 935-6124 Fax: 935-6101 windermeress@theofficenet.com • Residential • Recreational Properties • Farms • Commercial • Lake Properties • Ranches

509-935-6124

www.windermerechewelah.com

“Professional Staff Serving the Area Since 1935”

Auto - Home - Commercial Farm Bonds - Life - Auto Licensing 509-935-8552 North 113 Park Street, Chewelah, WA

Awesome Hamburgers Salads Appetizers Fish & Chips Voted “Best Burgers in Stevens County”

205 E. Main, Chewelah

935-6309

Page 14

July 1, 2016

Chewelah

AUTO

Parts

The Independent

• Quality Parts • Huge Selection in Stock • Hard to Find Parts • Expert Help Available • Everyday Value

“To Enhance & Secure Your Investments”

Machine shop Hydraulic Hose Fittings Adapters & Packing Special Ordering Needs

Resurface Cylinder Heads Blocks Flywheels Brake Drums Disc Rotors

Brake Jobs Cylinder Head Repair Boring Front End Alignments 6pm M-F OPEN 7am at 8am - 5pm S

South 206 Meridian Chewelah, WA

509-935-6121

WITH CHECK NGINE E US ON CES PRI

Children’s Art Pavilion Schedule Thursday, July 7 3 p.m.

StageTime Show, “Renovation!” Rehearsal

Friday, July 8 12-1:30 p.m.

1:30-3 p.m.

2-3 p.m.

2 p.m.

3-4 p.m.

4 p.m.

5-6 p.m.

Fun With Color, Pam Hegel-Holt Boot bracelets, Linda Bosley Pet Rocks, Dave Giessen StageTime Show, “Renovation” Face Painting, JHS Cheerleaders StageTime Show, “Renovation” Relief Printing, Elinor Distler

Saturday, July 9 12-2 p.m.

Magical Toy Shop, Nicole McCraw 1-2 p.m.

Face Painting, JHS Cheerleaders 2-4 p.m.

Card Making with a Special Person,

Artist: Susanne Griepp (adults invited to join) 3-5 p.m.

Mural Painting, Chris Lehwalder 4-5 p.m.

Gourd Bird Houses, Arts Guild staff

*Limited Number Available 5 p.m.

StageTime Show, “Renovation”

Sunday, July 10 10-11 a.m.

Pick a Craft, Staff 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Print on Fabric, Maggie Evans 102 W Robert Ave • Chewelah, WA

Full System Tune Up-only $96!

Call to make your appointment today

Please note that this schedule is subject to changes.

Some activities run simultaneously with others.

Parents are expected to stay with their children.

509-935-HEAT (4328)

NEED GLASS? WE DO IT ALL:

Home, Auto & Business

111 South Oak, Colville, WA

684-6501 888-254-9773

www.colvilleglass.com

“Since 1966”

The Independent

July 1, 2016

Page 15

Children’s Art Pavilion Chewelah Arts Guild offers lots of activities for kids of all ages!

T

he Children’s Pavilion provides a place where parents can bring their children to escape the hustle and bustle of the crowd and enjoy an “ART” experience. On-going activities throughout much of the Chataqua event include water play, easel painting, and various craft projects.

All activities are free to the public compliments of the Chewelah Arts Guild and Community Celebrations.

T

he Children’s Pavilion is located in the Northeast corner of the park. The large covered area was built and funded by the Chewelah Arts Guild.

Photos from Chataqua 2015, by Dori Bergman

Boy Scout Chataqua Breakfast at the Civic Center 311 E. Clay Ave, Chewelah Serving Pancakes, Biscuits & Gravy, Sausage, Eggs, Coffee and Juice

Only $7 per plate Saturday, July 9 Sunday, July 10 7am - 10am All proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 989

Page 16

July 1, 2016

The Independent

The Chataqua Parade

2016 Parade Sponsors: Chewelah Auto Parts and ChewVino The annual Chataqua parade will roll through beautiful downtown Chewelah on Saturday morning, July 9, beginning at 10 a.m. Floats, classic cars, commercial trucks, marching and mounted units, and many others will all be on display to entertain the crowds. Be sure to get your favorite spot early and, after the parade, be sure to visit the unique downtown shops. Parade awards will be presented in the park on CenterStage at 1 p.m.

PARKING INFORMATION Parking anywhere along the parade route is prohibited after 6 a.m. on Saturday morning.

(Please refer to Parade Route Map) Improperly parked and/or unattended vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. Once a tow truck has been dispatched, a towing fee will be charged.

Prior to 10 a.m., customers needing to make necessary pick ups from Main Street businesses will be allowed access by the traffic patrol person at the intersection of Main and East Fifth Street.

Vehicles must be off the street by 10 a.m.

have been assigned a number and directed to your staging locations, please get your float, car, group, horses, logging truck (whatever) to its proper location as quickly as possible. Private cars must be removed from the area. Ask the Parade Registrar helpers for proper (non-tow away) areas in which passengers or support vehicles may be parked.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARADE ENTRIES Throwing anything, including candy, from vehicles or floats towards the parade watchers is strictly prohibited to prevent children from dashing out into the street. Candy may be handed out by person(s) walking close to curbs.

Please be careful rounding corners. The parade route has some sharp turns and spectators, especially kids, tend to crowd into the street.

Parade winners will be announced at CenterStage at 1 p.m., following the parade. Please contact Kerry Summers at chewelahparade@ gmail.com.

PARADE PARTICIPATION Everyone is welcome to submit an application in the Chataqua Parade. Line up starts at 8 a.m. in the staging area adjacent to the Municipal Center (City Hall) on Clay St. and East 3rd. (See Map).

The Parade starts at 10 a.m. Pre-registration prior to parade day is appreciated, but not required.

On arrival at the staging area, have one person from your party register with the Parade Registrar at the corner of Webster and 2nd St. East to obtain a number and placement in the parade. Once you

L: SPECIA day wedneosons & aftern me anytia sund y

JUNIORS 17 & Under

play FREE Wednesday afternoon and all day Sunday with a paying adult or member.

(Left) Cub Scouts marching in the 2015 parade.

Always open to the u p blic!

sty The Ru Putter Bar & Grill 509-935-6807

• B re ak fa st 8 am to 11 am • Lu nc h 11 am to 8 pm • Fu ll se rv ic e ba • P at io se at in g r extension 4

9 hole course season pass senior $250 senior couple $425 adult $300 adult couple $500

for tee times 509-935-6807 or online: chewelahgolf.com RV Park

Come stay and golf.

Our RV Park is close and comfortable with 27 full service hook-ups.

www.chewelahgolf.com

The Independent

July 1, 2016

Page 17

Carnival Fun

The Chataqua Carnival is open Thursday - Sunday. Get tickets now!

Get your T-Shirts now!

From quality memorial stones to custom engraved home and garden items come see why Colville Monument Works creations stand the test of time!

COME SEE OUR NEW SHOWROOM! Granite & Bronze Vases Custom Garden Rocks

Decorative Rocks Pet Memorials Address Rocks

C

hataqua T-shirts and tank tops are available for purchase at Valley Drug Co. and Akers United Drug in Chewelah. The shirts are available in many colors and sizes like the ones seen here worn by Brooke Bennett, Kaden Fiola, and Abby Fantasia. Prices are Youth $8; Adult $10; 2X-3X $15; and Tank Tops $15. The shirt design was produced by Patsy Cotter.

163 East 2nd Avenue Colville, WA 99114 camille@colvillemonument.com

509-684-2584 colvillemonument.com

C

Don’t forget Bingo!

hewelah VFW Post 2047 will again host BINGO in the Park on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. BINGO can be found in the southeast corner of the park near the Chataqua office. Bingo is available 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Noon - 8 p.m. on Saturday, and Noon - 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Page 18

July 1, 2016

The Independent

2016 Chataqua Vendors Animals to Abstract stoneware, bowls, mugs, planters, soap dishes Booth# 32, 33 Ann'ue Sensation LLC lotions and healing creams 2, 3 Art Line* Oil & acrylic paintings, scroll saw, bird houses 16 Artistic Expression deluxe hot pads, crocheted baby shoes 4 Artstone Garden Ornaments metal garden art 64, 65 Authentic African Art baskets, a few necklaces 56 Baby Kisses Soft Sculptured Dolls 28 Backyard Art Bird Baths, Benches, Metal working, mixed media, 44, 47 Band of Saws Wood Puzzle, word art, boxes, holiday items 27 Big Bear Chocolates Gourmet Chocolate Caramel Apples, Fresh Fudge (20 varieties) 22 Bockemuehl Jewelers sterling silver & 14K gold, mostly celtic jewelry 103 Camden Creek Lavender Farm* lavender, plants, wreaths, sachets, oil, spray, dried 78 Cameron Blagg Ent* oil paintings, some bronze 68, 69 CG Rocks Jewelry and Chinese Crafts Macrame jewelry, gold/silver jewelry, cut stones 10 Charmed Creations/Toast Toppers no sugar added fruit spreads/jams, sun catchers 9 Chase Honey Company 100% Beewax candles, Honey, Huckleberry Honey 82 Chewelah Creek Soap Company soaps and lotions 20 Coopers Gotta Have It hand painted on crystal glass fingernail files 85 Country Strong jewelry made from spent ammunition 35 Crafts By Granny's Hands Reversible bags, oven door towels 30, 41 Craft's Galore pillow quilts, bag sacks,cool neck 6, 7 D & D Custom Art* paintings. Children's Costumes & accessories 29 D & G Enterprises* original oil paintings 74 Dragonfly Studio silver and wire jewelry 79 Elsners Wooden Toys (and things) wood birdhouses, feeders, chairs, stools, shelves 98, 99 ERGJ Studios* glass beads, marbles and handmade lace jewelry 58 Far West Metal Art* metal art design 63 Farmhouse Fine Gifts cards, jewelry, Survival By Design shirts 36, 37 Flutterbye Creations handmade jewelry 45 Glory Girl Designs* handmade gemstone & glass beaded jewelry 8 Hair by Lindsey* hair adornments from mild steel and vintage beads 38 Hashtag Adorbs* Burlap print wood signs, pallet craft, home dĂŠcor 84 Heaven Scent Candles WA candles 87 Heavenly Special Teas packages of loose leaf teas/dip & dessert mixes 23 Highland Sanctuary Native American Art, jewelry, flutes 24 Hinshaws Art Quest metal sculpture 53 Homemade Baby Homemade Baby Items 61 Indian Creek Opals Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry 21 JJ & Company magnetite & stone jewelry 67 Kangaroo Kwilts, embroidery and more* quilts, wall hangings, placemats, table runners 25 Lethal Customs* metal art and yard art 107, 108

Ling Bower Art Studio* Chinese watercolor paintings, prints, cards Booth#106 Lisa's Basketry handcrafted baskets 93 Liz's Country Collectibles soaps, lotions, candles,wreaths, swags, florals 91, 92 Love Hath A Way soap 12 Maria Sabella Designs wired, strung, epoxy set gemstone jewelry 17, 18 Marks Custom Creations* 14kt & 18kt pendants, earrings and custom made 26 MC Metal Art blued & brushed wall art and metal sculpture 94 Morando Sculptures high quality concrete yard art 54, 55 Natures Images Water color 42, 49 Naveall Custom Woodworks wildlife, flowers, clocks, wood artwork 71 Old Oak Trading Company* Elkhorn, domino & beaded jewelry & key chains 48 Radar's Creations purses, cases, bags, coasters, belts, wallets 73 RnR Garden Creations metal yard art 95, 96, 97 Rock Cabin Farm rock, copper, aluminum jewelry 57 Rolling Silver Jewelry jewelry of silver, hammered copper and stones 100 Sarah Scates Pottery pottery 20 Sculptures in Glass soaps, hand blown and sculptured glass 76, 77 Simplistic Designs copper, bronze and silver jewelry 70 Simply Natural Log Furnishings log furniture and accessories 101, 102 Simply Sew Unique Aprons, Bags, Teddy Bears, baby items 15 Spokane Cutting Boards hardwood cutting boards 31 Stone Crazy Gemstone and Sterling Jewelry 14 Sunset Pines LLC goat milk soap, lotions, creams, lip balms 60 Susie's Clay Crazy Polymer clay knick-knacks, jewelry 66 Sweet Graphics photographic images in a variety of sizes and media 72 Sweet Snaps princess wands, hair clips, pens and tutus 80 The Basket Cases Fabric Wrapped Baskets 109 The Grassroots Company hassocks/chests, lawn art, flamingos 104 Three Rivers Gourmet Gourmet Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegars 19 Tom and Ginger Creations wood bowls, platters, frames from exotic woods 50 Trails End Gallery* Jewelry - silver nature themed, Painting & prints 39 True Imagery Studio Face Painting 81 Unique Designs by Molly magnetic therapy jewelry 83 VIP's Magnetic Jewelry magnetic jewelry 75 Washington Rocks rocks and minerals 62 Wasson's Whimziez jewelry, hair jewelry 59 Western Lights Candle Co* hand poured candles 1, 1A Winding River Designs handmade natural stone and metal jewelry 90 Windward Gift Shop melted wine bottles and repurposed glass items 40

* new vendors

Overview of the Park

The Independent

July 1, 2016

Food Vendors

Azar's Gyro's, Humus Bombing Blue Indian tacos, chili cheese dogs, grilled cheese, salads CHAR-DOG Breakfast, cod, shrimp, clams, oysters Chewelah Firefighters Fire Burgers, hot dogs, pop Coffee Caravan, Inc. Espresso, soda, freezes, pastries Eldon's Sausage Polish sausage Hula Hula Hawaiian chicken, donuts, variety Inland Empire Concession Deep fried cheesecake, Twinkies, Snickers, ice cream Inland Northwest Dairy Women Ice cream cones, dishes, sundaes Kettle Corn Varieties of popcorn LyLo's Oriental CafĂŠ Chicken Teriyaki, Yakisobe-style stir fry Marsalee's Thai Food Beef/Chicken Teriyaki, rice, veggies, noodles Pizza By The Slice Pizza, soda, lemonade, juice Terry's Breakfast Funnel cakes White's Concessions Sausage, corn dogs, curly fries, drinks Yummy Tyme Shaved Ice Shaved Ice

Page 19

The Beer Garden Find it near CenterStage!

The Beer Garden is a shady place for adults (age 21 and over) to enjoy visiting with friends and sipping some suds while catching the entertainment on CenterStage.

The Beer Garden is operated by Community Celebrations in strict compliance with Washington State Liquor Control Board rules and regulations. WSLCB restrictions on over-serving will be fairly, but firmly enforced.

The proceeds from the Beer Garden partially offset the cost of entertainment on CenterStage.

We ask for your cooperation in following WSLCB rules: 1. Serving intoxicated patrons (over-serving) is prohibited.

2. Every person on the premises or seeking entry is required to have ID on their person to verify age identity.

3. After ID has been checked by security, a mark will be stamped on the hand allowing that person to leave and re-enter without having to check their ID again. The mark must be plainly visible.

4. Beer or wine or any other beverage may not be handed over the fence or carried into or out of the beer garden in any kind of container.

Volunteers help serve at the beer garden (2014 photo).

Scott and Sammy Schlafman enjoy Hawaiian Shaved Ice at Chataqua 2015.

Beer Garden Hours Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Page 20

July 1, 2016

The Independent

Little League Tournament

Thursday, JULY 7

BOWLING ALLEY FIELD

BARBOUR COMPLEX FIELD

5 PM

Chewelah #1 vs Colville - C Team (12U)

NO GAME

6 PM

NO GAME

Colville - K Team vs Chewelah #2 (12U)

7 PM

Chewelah vs Colville (10U)

NO GAME

Chataqua 2016 Mike Carpenter Memorial Tournament The Chewelah Little League has 18 teams participating in the Chataqua 2016 Mike Carpenter Memorial Trounament this year.

Two pools of three teams are in the 10 and under division and four

Friday, JULY 8 BOWLING ALLEY FIELD

BARBOUR COMPLEX FIELD

BARBOUR COMPLEX SOFTBALL FIELD

8 AM

Tri-County vs Crew (12U)

Dodgers vs Colville - C Team (12U)

Trail vs Newport (10U)

10 AM

Chewelah #2 vs Chelan (12U)

Trail vs Cubs (12U)

Colville vs Okanogan (10U)

12:15 PM 2:30 PM 4:45 PM 7 PM

Chewelah #1 vs Dodgers (12U)

Renagades vs Tri-County (12U)

Tri-County vs Newport (10U)

Chewelah vs Okanogan (10U)

Angels vs Cubs (12U)

NO GAME

Chelan vs Colville - K Team (12U)

Crew vs Renagades (12U)

Tri-County vs Trail (10U)

Trail vs Angels (12U)

NO GAME

NO GAME

saturday, JULY 9 BOWLING ALLEY FIELD

BARBOUR COMPLEX FIELD

8 AM

Angels vs Chewelah #2 (12U)

Cubs vs Chelan (12U)

10 AM

Trail vs Colville - K Team (12U)

Dodgers vs Tri-County (12U)

12:15 PM 2:30 PM 4:45 PM 7 PM

Chewelah #1 vs Renegades (12U)

Colville - C Team vs Crew (12U)

Colville vs Trail (10U)

Okanogan vs Newport (10U)

Chewelah vs Tri-County (10U)

Red #1 seed vs Silver #1 seed (12U)

Blue #1 seed vs Gold #1 seed (12U)

NO GAME

pools of three teams are in the 12 and under division.

They will be playing Thursday through Sunday at the Chewelah Bowling Alley field on East Lincoln Avenue, and the Barbour Complex behind Jenkins High School (also on East Lincoln).

The Mike Carpenter Sportsmanship Award will be presented Sunday after the selected team’s last game. Coin flip will determine Home/Visitors for all games played.

2016 TEAM POOLS 10U AMERICAN Chewelah Colville Okanogan

10U National Trail Tri-County Newport

12U Blue Chewelah #1 Colville - C Team Dodgers

12U silver Tri-County Crew Renegades

12U RED Trail Cubs Angels

12U GOLD Chelan Colville - K Team Chewelah #2

Good Luck teams!

sunday, JULY 10

8 AM 10:30 AM

BOWLING ALLEY FIELD

BARBOUR COMPLEX FIELD

BARBOUR COMPLEX SOFTBALL FIELD

12U Consolation Game: Blue #3 vs Gold #3

12U Consolation Game: Red #3 vs Silver #3

10U Consolation Game: American #3 seed vs National #3 seed

American #1 seed vs National #2 seed National #1 seed vs American #2 seed (10U) (10U)

NO GAME

1 PM

12U Consolation Game: Blue #2 seed vs Gold #2

12U Consolation Game: Red #2 seed vs Silver #2 seed

NO GAME

3:30 PM 6:00 PM

10U Championship Game

10U 3rd and 4th Place Game

NO GAME

12U Championship Game

12U 3rd and 4th Place Game

NO GAME

Bode Katzer gets a hit in 10U game in 2015. Geno Ludwig photo

South Paw Grooming

is sf a ctio n i t a S r e C u sto m o n cern Ou r #1 C • • • •

Full Service Foreign, Domestic & 4x4 Computer Diagnostics Engine Repair North 201 Park Street Chewelah

• • • •

Air Conditioning Exhaust Transmissions Oil Change

509-935-6939 Hours: 8 - 5

Mon - Fri

W

her e Tails Are Wa

ets ‘R’ Braggin’ and P ’ n i gg

Shirley Cole - Owner & Professional Groomer for 18 Years

344 Aladdin Rd Colville, WA 99114

509-684-5959

The Independent

July 1, 2016

Page 21

Chataqua Challenge Fun Run T

he Chewelah Chataqua Challenge 5K and 10K races will be happening again this year. There are fantastic trophies designed by David Govedere for first place male and female winners of each race and medals and ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in 9 different categories. The date is Saturday, July 9 at 7 a.m. If you need a registration you can print one off at http:// www.chewelahchataqua.com After opening the page, click on Other Events in the lower right hand corner then go down to Chataqua Fun Run and there will be a link for the application.

You can also pick up a paper copy at Valley Drug. This is a great event to keep you on track to better health and enjoy scenic Chewelah. Make it even more fun by inviting a friend. Hope to see you at the race.

If you have any questions, call Denise Smith at 935-6340 or 9360299.

Leone Rusher wins the 10k challenge in 2015.

Young racers gather for a pre-race photo during the 2015 Chataqua Challenge.

(L-R) Mackensey, Ben, Makayla and Mindy Thomason and Avery Arnold.

Golf Tournament E

very year the Chewelah Golf and Country Club hosts an annual 2-Man Best Ball-Scramble golf tournament during Saturday and Sunday of the Chataqua Festival.

For the 2016 tournament, 2-Man Best Ball is on Saturday, July 9 and the 2-Man Scramble is on Sunday, July 10.

Call the pro shop at 509-935-6807 for more information or visit www. chewelahgolf.com.

The Chewelah Golf & Country Club is a 27-hole facility open to the public. The beautifully maintained course is designed to challenge golfers of all ability levels.

Scenic views and glimpses of abundant wildlife are extra benefits.

An RV park is adjacent to the course and includes modern laundry facilities and showers. Three tennis courts and the

driving range are all within a short walk.

The only 27-hole course in the region, the combination of both a nine and eighteen-hole venue has golfers raving about the versatility of the facility. The well designed fairways, traps, water hazards and greens are proving to be a major attraction for golfers from throughout the Inland Northwest.

Another major attraction is the beautiful clubhouse and the Rusty Putter restaurant and lounge. Every conceivable amenity has been included for golfers and non-golfers. The clubhouse has been the site for many large area functions and serves that purpose nicely. For informations on clubhouse availability and reservations, call 509-935-7251.

W

Photo Booth

hat are you looking forward to at Chataqua? Is it the food? The music and entertainment on CenterStage? Maybe the rides? Why not look forward to getting some friends together in the NEWHS Photo Booth? Yes, real mall-style photo strips of you and your zany friends enjoying Chataqua 2016! All proceeds go to the North Eastern WA Humane Society in their quest for a shelter in southern Stevens County! Entertainment Warehouse is the provider of the photo booth, which has been at Chataqua for the last 6 years. You

B

will find props, such as wigs, hats, boas, sunglasses and more when you come to get your pictures taken. The Photo Booth will be set up on the corner of HWY 395 and Lincoln, in front of the Theatre Building.

It will be open for your entertainment and business on Thursday from 4 pm until after the Talent Show (8 pm), Friday from 1 pm to 8 pm, and Saturday after the parade, about noon, until 9 pm. You may contact Becky Washington if you have questions at 509-935-6635.

Breakfast

oy Scout Troop 989 of Valley, WA will be serving breakfast at the Chewelah Civic Center on Saturday and Sunday of Chataqua. The breakfast will be served from 7-10 a.m. on the morning of July 9 and July 10. It will include pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, coffee and juice for $7 a plate. Proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 989.

Free WiFi access available in the park all weekend!

Chewelah Associated Physicians

Welcome to CHATAQUA! Stop by Safeway for guaranteed quality meat, local fruit and veggies and values—everything you need for picnics, grilling and outdoor summer fun with family and friends!

COUPON valid thru 7/26/2016

5

$

Walk-ins & Same Day Appointments for Emergencies and Acute Illness

OFF

your grocery purchase of $25 or more*

Dr. Tom Boone, M.D. Dr. Kimberlyn Johnstone, M.D. Dr. Robin Moyer, M.D. Dr. James Sisco, M.D. Carolyn Fullmer, P.A.-C

with coupon and Safeway Club Card Get $5 off your transaction when you spend $25 or more in qualified purchases in a single transaction with your card (calculated after deduction of card savings and all other discounts and savings). Some exclusions apply. Limit one (1) coupon per transaction. Coupon cannot be combined with any other discount or offer. Coupon has no cash value. Coupon cannot be doubled. Void where prohibited by law. See store for details.

1239_Marketing Chataqua ROP

• • • • •

General Medicine Diagnosis Internal Medicine Pediatrics Obstetrics

935-8711 410 East King St Chewelah

Page 22

July 1, 2015

The Independent

Have a great weekend!

Chewelah Mailboxes ! & More

401 South Park St. (Hwy 395) Chewelah, WA 99109

• • • •

ShippingServices • FedEx, UPS, USPS • Notary Services Up to 11 x 17 • B/W & Color Copies • • Passport Photos • FAX/Laminating/ • Binding • Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm

Lost . . But Found

Mailbox Rentals WiFi Computer Rental Graphic Design Document Creation Boxes Packaging Materials

509-935-6040 chewelahmailboxes.com

• Sidewalk Sale All Day Fri. 10-6 and Sat. 1- 6

• Items with Orange Tag 50% Off

OLD-TIME FUN 2 Friday, August 12 DAYS! Saturday, August 13

An Accounting & Consulting Firm

Valley, WA

parade starts at 1 pm

• Tax Preparation & • Payroll & Sales Tax Reports Planning • Computer Support Services • Financial Statement • Bookkeeping Services • Estate Planning • Accounting Systems / Design & Implementation

Chewelah 935-6803 Spokane 467-2923

935-7766

Look for balloons at 209 E. Main Street

Maruji & Raines, P.S. Colville 684-5289

Come b y dur Chataiqnug a!

THRIFT STORE

(parade lineup at noon) 3 on 3 baseball!

• • • •

Food Vendors Bingo Exhibit Hall Livestock

• • • •

Arts & Crafts Entertainment 10K & 5K run/walk Children’s Games

www.valleycommunityfair.tripod.com

. . . y s a e Take it ! e m o h t i Take open 11 to 8:30 M-S

404 East Main Chewelah, WA

509-935-8811 Chewelah Valley Carwash, LLC

ong Going str 7 since 198

708 N.Park St. Hwy 395 across from the Park mswain121@hotmail.com

Rental Car Available

806 East Main Street, Chewelah WA

O AUTE S SAL

935-6414 Auto Sales & Service Center

www.Godfearingbrothers.com

For ALL your mechanical, electrical, collision & tire needs

AUTOIR REPA

• • • • •

Air Conditioning 4 Wheel Alignments Major Engine Repairs Collision Repair Towing

The Independent

July 1, 2016

Honored Citizen Continued from Page 4

Griepp called Kay exceptionally welcoming to newcomers, encouraging them to become involved in community events.

“She creates a network among service groups because she is a vital part of so many, increasing collaborations and overall service to important community missions and goals,” Griepp said. “Not only does Kay go beyond what many of us do as volunteers, she is always looking to improve and enhance this community, expanding upon her current service.”

Comer-Lupton is also a member of the Chewelah Valley Lions Club of Lions Club International, which she says is a “great group working to help people with blindness, deafness and diabetes.”

“We help out a good percent of Stevens County,” Kay said. “Our main effort with glasses and hearing makes me feel like I’m helping people see and experience art and music.”

Kay is also a member of the Creekside Writers group, the American Legion Auxil-

iary, and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs - Chewelah Woman’s Club.

One of her favorite events is the Chewelah Community Art Show.

“I’ve never been to an art show before that showcases art from a six-year old and then a professional right alongside one another,” she said.

The Children’s Pavilion holds a special place in her heart. She spends countless hours arranging, planning and then teacher art and craft lessons as well as painting faces.

“Much of what Cathryn has accomplished has been ‘under the radar’ as she hasn’t promoted her actions,” said her husband Bill Lupton. “She is constantly trying to make the community more attractive.”

Lupton added that he didn’t realize that marrying Kay meant he was also marrying into the entire volunteering population of Chewelah and much of Stevens County.

“When we married 10 years ago, I knew she was strongly attached to Chewelah and I did not think I could convince her to move to my home in Bremerton,” Lupton said. “We decided to stay and establish here in her Chewelah home. It was a very wise

Jerry’s Auto

Foreign, Domestic & Diesel Trucks

& Truck Repair established 1983

• • •

Get back on the road . . . call now

509-937-2987 3175 Long Prairie • Valley, WA

Low Rates Quality Guarantee FREE Estimates

Jerry Solecki

Master Certified Mechanic Over 30 Years Experience

Page 23

choice.”

So how does Kay find time for all these activities? She says being retired helps but it’s also her philosophy when it comes to community.

“I truly believe everybody can give back and not just take from the community,” Comer-Lupton said.

Kay has three children, six granddaughters, two grandsons, three great grandsons

and one great granddaughter.

“I could build a city,” Comer-Lupton laughs. “I have family that’s a police officer, a teacher and a nurse. We all have our aspects of a town covered.”

But considering her commitment to Chewelah and the impact she’s had on the community, it appears she’s already built a city.

Granite Point Park the resort at loon lake Cabins Boating RV Camping Events Swimming Fishing

41000 Granite Point Rd, Loon Lake, WA 99148

(509) 233-2100

Explore, Treasure hunt, find antiques . .

The Red Barn Colville

Addy Second Hand Addy

(509) 684-8995

490 West 2nd Colville, Washington

(509) 935-4619

visit us on

1383 Highway 395 S Addy, Washington

We Have What You Need!

• Lawn & Garden • Feed • Animal Health • Pet Food & Supplies • Hardware Proudly • Tack Supporting • Clothing • Wild Bird

5 Locations To Serve You!

Colville • North Spokane • Central Spokane Valley Spokane • Coeur D’ Alene

visit us online: countrystore.net

Sign-up for our Y

Page 24

July 1, 2016

The Independent

Stand Out from the crowd 2016 CHEVY SILVERADO

Check Out This Beast! Brand New 2016 Chevrolet Silverado Black Out Edition. Stand Out From The Crowd! Black Emblems, Black Grill, Black Wheels, This Truck Is BLACK.

2016 CHEVY SILVERADO

This Truck Looks Fast, Fast, Fast Standing Still, But Wait Til You Drive It!! New 2016 Silverado Rally Edition With 22” Black Wheels, Leather, All Star Package And Too Much More To List!

VIN:1GCNKNEC5GZ285784

$440 per month 39 MONTH LEASE!

VIN:1GCVKREH4GZ312167

$473 per month 39 MONTH LEASE!

custom trucks! $0

2016 CHEVY CRUZE

N W DO

Who Says You Can’t Have Everything You Want At An Affordable Payment? New 2016 Cruse Lt. Auto Trans, Power Windows, Locks, Mirrors, Tilt, Cruise Control, Alloy Wheels, Remote Entry And 42 Mpg! VIN:1G1BE5SM3G7258482

$229 per month 39 MONTH LEASE!

CALL WILL US! WE DELIV TO YO ER U!

low low payments!

2016 CHEVY SILVERADO

Want Luxury And Rugged Dependability? New 2016 Silverado Crew LTZ Plus Package With Sunroof, Heated And Cooled Leather Seats, Tow And Z71 Package. This One Has It All! VIN:3GCUKSECXGG297259

$574 per month 39 MONTH LEASE!

2016 CHEVY SILVERADO

New 2016 Chevrolet Silverado Double Cab Black Out Edition! BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL! Stunning Tough Truck With The Power Options You’re Looking For! BE BOLD! BE DIFFERENT! VIN:1GCVKNEC5GZ271724

$420 per month 39 MONTH LEASE!

Get your lowest payment with a lease!

Country

Chevrolet

(509) 563-2980 • 880 S. Main • Colville www.CountryChevy.com

*All Payments Include Tax, License, And A Negotiable Doc Fee Of $150. Subject To Bank Approval. 10K Mile Per Year Lease.

First Payment Due At Signing. See Dealer For Details. Expires 07/31/2016.