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The Chewelah football team honored fallen teammate Aaron Michael Norris by carrying his jersey onto the field during their home game against Freeman on Friday. Norris passed away from brain cancer in 2014.

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CenturyLink to update service in Chewelah

September 29, 2016

49 DEGREES NORTH INVITATIONAL

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Higher speeds planned for 2017

By Jamie Henneman The Independent Staff The local telephone and internet provider, CenturyLink, is planning on upgrading equipment this year with hopes of bringing increased internet speeds to customers in the Chewelah area by 2017.

Marketing and Public Relations Manager Kerry Zimmer said the company is working to reduce “congestion” for their internet services.

“CenturyLink is committed to quality customer service. We are focused on improving and expanding broadband availability whenever possible. We have researched broadband activity in the Chewelah area and are in the process of upgrading equipment,” Zimmer said.

“The new equipment will provide congestion relief and is expected to be installed by the early part of 2017.”

Zimmer said CenturyLink currently offers See CENTURY TEL Page 2

Calendar thursday, SEPT. 29

8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Blood Drive at Jenkins Jr/Sr High 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Food Bank Open (Every Mon/Thurs) 7 p.m. Bingo, Chewelah American Legion (1st/3rd/5th Thurs)

friday, SEPT. 30

10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime, Chewelah Library (Every Friday) 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Chewelah Farmers Market, Chewelah City Park 1 p.m. Chewelah Mining District meeting, Hunters Inn

saturday, oct. 1

4:30 p.m. Doors open at Hands Across Nations Benefit Dinner and Auction, Chewelah Civic Center Sety’s Fall Cider Festival and 10th Anniversary Sale Sprotty Memorial EOD Golf Tournament, Chewelah GC&CC

sunday, oct. 2

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Metals Day, Stevens County Landfill, Kettle Falls 10 a.m. (8:30 a.m. registration) for Chewelah Valley Lions Half Century Fall Bike Tour, Chewelah City Park

tuesday, oct. 4

2:30 p.m. Logic & Accuracy Testing, Stevens County Election Center, Colville 6 p.m. Community Celebrations Annual Meeting, N. 307 Second St. West, Chewelah

wednesday, OCT. 5

7 p.m. David Govedare Artist Lecture, Quartzite Brewing Company

thursday, OCT. 6

8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Blood Drive at Jenkins Jr/Sr High 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Food Bank Open (Every Mon/Thurs) 5-8 p.m. First Thursday Art Walk, Downtown Chewelah 6 p.m. Aglow Meeting, Colville Ag Trade Center 6:30 p.m. Prophecy Seminar begins, Chewelah Civic Center 7 p.m. Bingo, Chewelah American Legion (1st/3rd/5th Thurs)

friday, OCT. 7

7 a.m. Chewelah Chamber of Commerce meeting, Casino 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stevens County Swap Meet, Valley Grange 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime, Chewelah Library (Every Friday) 11:30 a.m. Farmers Market

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RUNNERS ON THE MOUNTAIN

The gun goes off for a varsity race during the 49 Degrees North Invite last Saturday at the base of Chewelah Peak. RIGHT: Grant Brookover was the top Cougar finisher with a fifth place time in the boys’ varsity race. (Brandon Hansen photos)

49 Degrees North hosts first-even cross country meet at base of Chewelah Peak, runners tackle upward climb

By Geno Ludwig Staff Correspondent

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The first annual Forty-Nine Degrees North Invitational cross-country extravaganza was a sunny success with 12 teams competing and runners traversing verdant highland trails above the fog in the valley.

Because of the higher elevation and the steeper inclines, few personal records were set, but everyone en-

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joyed alpine atmosphere of the event.

Grant Brookover paced the Chewelah boys’ team to a fifth place finish, traversing the 3.1-mile course in 19 minutes, 45 seconds. He was the fifth runner to cross the finish line out of the 54 entered in the race.

Carl Oman was the second Cougar boy to finish, placing 12th with a See INVITE Page 5

HANDS ACROSS THE NATIONS

Great items abound at HAN fundraiser Annual dinner, auction set for this Saturday

in Uganda this past year will be there to tell of the progress made in teaching villagers and prisoners to read and write in their tribal language. A local cast of acBy Carolyn Jones tors will present a skit which Hands Across Nations will both entertain and reHAN port what has happened in Generous donors plus Fundraiser prisons there. willing hearts and hands When: Oct. 1, Unique and useful 4:30 p.m. equals a fabulous dinner and Where: Chewelah items and opportunities auction benefitting Hands Civic Center will be up for auction to Across Nations (HAN), our support Hands Across local 501c3 which has been Nations over the next ministering in N. Uganda for over year. Just to give you an idea of what 13 years. Next Saturday, October 1 may interest you along with the dinner at the Chewelah Civic Center, those and skit, to the right are some items who have been working with HAN you will find for auction.

WHAT’S IN THE AUCTION? LIVE AUCTION

• 10 YARD DUMP TRUCK LOAD OF BEAUTY BARK from Vaagen Brothers Lumber • 1 ½ TONS HAY Pick up load • 2 CORDS OF FIREWOOD, one already cut, the other cut to your specifications • SCENIC PLANE RIDE & DINNER FOR 2 • DESSERTS Several Super-Duper, over the top & wonderful

• OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTNER WITH HAN in the projects, programs and equipment in the next year

SILENT AUCTION

• MAN BASKET NO. 1 Compound bow, ammunition, pocket knives, Preppers Pocket Guide, journal, Duck Dynasty book set

See more auction items on Page 2

Chewelah hospital honors its heritage Providence St. Joseph’s hangs three foundress’ pictures HERITAGE WALL Sister Mary Toeckes poses with Providence Health sponsors and the three foundress’ pictures that will be displayed at Providence St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chewelah, Wash. The Heritage Wall was created last year, displaying the hospital’s history since being founded by the Dominican Sisters in 1929. (Brandon Hansen photos)

By The Independent Providence St. Joseph’s Hospital has served residents of Chewelah and Stevens County since 1929 after being founded by the Dominican Sisters. For one week each year, Providence Health Care honors its heritage with “Mission Week” remembering the orders of sisters that helped bring care and healing to those in need.

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Last year Providence St. Joseph’s Hospital unveiled their “Heritage Wall” which features historical photos from the hospital’s past.

Last Wednesday, Providence sponsors, community members and sisters gathered for the blessing of three foundress’ pictures that are also being hung in the hospital.

See HERITAGE Page 13

Chewelah Weather Report

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September 22 73 34 September 23 63 37 September 24 70 40 September 25 77 35 *Precipitation is not recorded weekends/holidays. Data Robin Hegney/City of Chewelah

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QUICK HITTERS POLICE ASK PEOPLE TO STOP USING 911 TO TALK POLITICS - Lawrence, Kansas police tweeted out “being mad at a presidential candidate in a debate is NOT a reason to call 911” after people kept misusing the 911 system.

ISIS NO LONGER IN CONTROL OF ANY IRAQI OIL - After the Iraqi army recaptured Shargat and Qayyarah, two oil-rich towns in northern Iraq, the Islamic State (ISIS) no longer holds oil wells in Iraq. For the past two years, ISIS operated several oil wells in Iraq, selling some of the oil as well. After the Iraqi army retook their two remaining oil fields, ISIS is now unable to produce oil in Iraq and unable to smuggle oil out of Iraq to sell it.

MERCURY IS ALIVE NASA has announced that Mercury is still tectonically active, The solar system’s innermost planet crust is moving as the interior cools, causing activity.

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LOCAL ECONOMY

Mining district could reduce regulation Spokesman hopes to bring back industry

By Jamie Henneman The Independent Staff A local man is working on reorganizing the Chewelah Mining District in hopes of reducing burdensome regulations on mining in the area and bring back the industry.

A meeting to reorganize the Chewelah Mining District is set for this Friday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Hunters Inn in Hunters.

Mike Inman, a long time miner who has worked in California and Oregon, said a federal law passed in the late 1800s that allowed for the creation of mining districts still provides authority for established mining districts to govern and regulate themselves.

“The 1872 General Mining Law gives mining districts powers and authorities to regulate themselves,” said Inman. “If we are able to reorganize the Chewelah Mining District, we should be able to

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negotiate with regulators to get better treatment.”

Inman said the Chewelah Mining District, which was created in 1885, is still a legitimate entity. Only five claim owners are needed to reorganize the district so it can begin working to bring mining back

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If we are able to reorganize the Chewelah Mining District, we should be able to negotiate with regulators to get better treatment.

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to Stevens County. He said helping mining re-start in Stevens County could have significant impacts.

“For Chewelah, there are mines that were active in the 1970s on Eagle Mountain that have shut down and the area had several magnesite mines,” said Inman. “This

area is also rich in natural resources like lead, zinc and non-metallic metals.”

Inman said some shuttered processing facilities, like Northwest Alloys in Addy, could potentially be open and functioning again if mining regained industry status in the area.

“The mining industry is closing up and we are bringing in product from overseas.

People overseas are working and we aren’t,” he said.

Inman said most mining has been driven out of the U.S. due to excessive regulation.

“With the state, it is almost impossible to get permits to mine. They have way overstepped their bounds. All of the state and federal agencies are anti-mining,” said Inman. “But the movement to re-establish the mining districts is a national movement and it’s time for everyone to take note. The agencies have overstepped their bounds.

They need to let us work.”

For more information on the reorganization of the Chewelah Mining District, call Inman at 722-6394.

A THINKING MAN’S GAME

Brian Ross tees off on the first hole of the Romp N’ Roar having to do so on a throne... of sorts.

(Photo by Brandon Hansen)

ROARING AT THE

GOLF COURSE

Chewelah Valley Lions host wacky times at the Romp N’ Roar Golf Tournament on Sept. 17

ALL LINED UP

Marie Schneider, Debbie Charon, Mike Charon and Carol Leedom pose with their goofy headgear during the Romp N’ Roar.

(Photos by Becky Washington)

CITY OF CHEWELAH

Market swings making you uneasy? Let’s talk.

Ryan C Moore Financial Advisor .

110 W Crawford Ave Suite F Deer Park, WA 99006 509-276-2974 www.edwardjones.com

Member SIPC

Vote for Smart Investment Moves The presidential election is little more than a month away.

Like all elections, this one has generated considerable interest, and, as a citizen, you may well be following it closely. But as an investor, how much should you be concerned about the outcome?

Probably not as much as you might think. Historically, the financial markets have done well – and done poorly – under both Democratic and Republican administrations. Also, many factors affecting investment performance have little or nothing to do with the occupant of the White House. Consequently, no one can claim, with any certainty, that one candidate is going to be “better for the markets” than another one.

Still, this isn’t to say that any given presidential administration will have no effect at all on investors. For example, a president could propose changes to the laws governing investments, and if Congress passes those laws, investors could be affected.

But in looking at the broader picture, there’s not much evidence that a particular president is going to affect the overall return of your investment portfolio. As mentioned above, many factors – corporate earnings, interest rates, foreign affairs, even natural disasters – can and will influence the financial markets. But in evaluating a president’s potential effect on your investments, you also need to consider something else: Our political system does not readily accommodate radical restructuring of any kind.

So it’s difficult for any president to implement huge policy shifts – and that’s actually good for the financial markets, which, by their nature, dislike uncertainty, chaos and big changes.

The bottom line? From your viewpoint as an investor, don’t worry too much about what happens in November. Instead, follow these investment strategies: Stay invested. If you stop investing when the market is down in an effort to cut your losses, you may miss the opportunity to participate in the next rally – and the early stages of a rally are typically when the biggest gains occur.

Diversify. By spreading your dollars among an array of investments, such as stocks, bonds and other investments, you can help reduce the possibility of your portfolio taking a big hit if a market downturn primarily affected just one type of financial asset. Keep in mind though, that diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses.

Stay within your risk tolerance. Investing always involves risk, but you’ll probably be more successful (and less stressed out) if you don’t stray beyond your individual risk tolerance. At the same time, if you invest too conservatively, you might not achieve the growth potential you need to reach your goals. So you will need to strike an appropriate balance.

Forget about chasing “hot” stocks. Many so-called “experts” encourage people to invest in today’s “hot” stocks. But by the time you hear about them, these stocks – if they were ever “hot” to begin with – have probably already cooled off. More importantly, they might not have been suitable for your needs, anyway. In any case, there’s really no “short cut” to investment success.

Elections – and even presidents – come and go. But when you “vote” for solid investment moves, you can help yourself make progress toward your financial goals.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Ryan Moore.

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Free Chipper Days offered The City of Chewelah will be offering free chipper days Tuesday, October 11 and Wednesday, October 12 for city residents only. Please be prepared to show your city bill or another proof of residency. The drop off site is located at the Waste Water Treatment Plant at 120 S. Hunt St. (end of West Main Ave.) The hours will be from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both

days. Maximum limb size is 10 feet long by 12 inches diameter. Please no garbage, treated lumber or lawn clippings.

Customers with questions may contact City Hall at 9358311 or Public Works at 9358313.

-Submitted by City of Chewelah HAVING FUN

Also showing their fun side is Kristy Park, Dave Park, Kyra Rolstad and Sue Fisk.

STEVENS COUNTY

Free metals disposal day Stevens County, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, will conduct its semi-annual free metals disposal day on Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stevens County Landfill in Kettle Falls. Any scrap metal brought out on this day must be from a household source and free of any attached contaminants such as wood, rubber, plastic, fabric, etc.

Absolutely no garbage will be accepted on this day. We will accept household scrap metal at no charge to the public. Large appliances are acceptable but must be cleaned out and free of garbage.

CENTURYlink Continued from Page 1 internet services with speeds up to 10mbps and serves approximately 12,000 customers in the Kettle Falls and Chewelah areas.

Currently, the company offers high speed internet over fiber with speeds up to 80 mbps in Kettle Falls and up to 25 mbps in Chewelah. Zimmer said CenturyLink will also be “deploying fiber” in outlying areas as well

Lawnmowers and rototillers are acceptable but only if the motor oil and gasoline has been drained. Barbed wire and fencing is acceptable but must be free of wooden posts, baling twine and other non-metals.

Unacceptable items: Car/ Truck chassis and bodies, automotive engines and transmissions; paint cans or plastic coated wire; gas cylinders or shocks; small items such as nails, nuts, bolts and washers; small appliances such as toasters, irons, etc; (televisions and VCRs are not appliances).

For further information contact Stevens County Solid Waste at 738-6106.

and increasing speeds up to 10 mbps.

Zimmer said customers who may be having internet issues are encouraged to contact CenturyLink.

“We encourage our customers to contact us, using the number on their bills by calling 509-235-3206, should they have any questions,” said Zimmer.

“We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused by the congestion and are working on addressing the issue.”

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HAN Continued from Page 1 This special night, held only once a year, is meant to give the people of our area an accounting for how the financial support in the past year has been tremendously effective for thousands of the poor and illiterate Lango tribal people of N. Uganda.

In an age when there are many reports of scams and people using donated funds incorrectly, HAN endeavors to honor God by being

on the scene using and distributing funds in the way intended, and being transparent in reporting how they are being used. This is your opportunity to see the results of these efforts and what is planned for the next year and beyond.

Join us for a night to remember! Tickets are available at Akers United Drugstore, Chewelah, and by contacting Carolyn Jones, Co-Director of Hands Across Nations, 509-979-7448, or email: carolyn.jones@handsacrossnations.com.

WHAT ELSE IS IN THE AUCTION? leash.

• MAN BASKET NO. 2 • COUPLE/ROMANCE Tape measure, multi-tool, BASKET Photo frames, pocket knife, Ace bucket, candle, cheese plate, man’s hammer, wrench, socket watch, handmade jewelry, thing. wine.

• CHARCOAL BASKET #1 • PRIEST LAKE BASKET • CHARCOAL BASKET #2 • FALL BASKET • CANNED GOODS AND • CHRISTMAS BASKET COOKBOOK • COFFEE BASKET • BREAD BOX ITEMS, • AFRICAN CHRISTMAS POPCORN POPPER AND BASKET COOKBOOK • DEVOTIONAL BASKET • GRANDMA BASKET • SPA BASKET Paving stone kit, Narnia • HENRI PETER PAINTING book set, large ball, sidewalk chalk, arm bands, gog- • GUITAR and RECORDER • RED KITCHEN BASKET gles, and kid’s cookbooks, • AFRICAN STOOL AND bubbles, Frisbee etc.

ORNAMENTS • BABY BASKET Teddy bears, blanket, snow • YARN, WEAVING BOOKS, TEXTILES globe, washcloths, book…

• LADY’S BASKET Blanket, • SEWING/CRAFTERS BASKET journal, teas, white mugs, • RUBBER STAMP BASjewelry, book, candles, KET soap.

• SCROLLED WOOD ITEM • TEA TRAY • TWO FINAL LIONS • GARDENING BASKET Watering can, tools, gloves, TRAIN RIDE TICKETS • QUILT bulbs, kneeling mat, bird feeder and food, solar light, • Susan Rios, signed and numbered, limited edition, hat… framed andWA matted print of •3146 DOG Red BASKET Jerky,Rd., Chewelah, Marble 99109 treats, rawhide chews, toys, “Rosie” painting

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Birthdays & Anniversaries SEPT. 29-Oct. 6

this week in events

MUSIC FESTIVAL

free oil changes

Happy Birthday Mike Kenny, Greg Pickering, Cari Ross-Koler, Robin Ellsmore, Lindsey Christian, Denice Ross, Lonnie Humphrey, Ashley Lane, Cody Skok, Will Conklin, Kelsie Herda, Owen Biancardi, Karla Peters, Ranie Girnus, Ryan Dubois, Britta Hanson, Andrea Arnold, Jaylee Lane, Felicia Chalmers, Mitchell Gonthier. Happy Anniversary Tom & Susan Bristol, John & Donna Kortus

Thursday: BLOOD DRIVE AT JJSHS Saturday: HAN DINNER & AUCTION

SETY’S CIDER FESTIVAL Sunday: LIONS FALL BIKE TOUR Next Thursday: FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK

The Second Annual Chewelah Music Festival will be Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Chewelah City Park. Featured musical styles will include bluegrass, Gospel, country and contemporary.

Once again, the Evangelical Free Church here in Chewelah will be offering a limited number of oil changes. Call 935-6406 or 935-7003 for further information.

As listed in the Chewelah Valley Lions Club 2016 Community Calendar

Have an event? Email us at theindependent@centurytel.net or give us a call at (509) 935-8422 FIRST THURSDAY FEATURED ARTIST

JENKINS JUNIOR HIGH

‘Subs and Tubs’ on sale

Govedare’s art an elaborate journey

Magazine subscription, cookie dough fundraiser going on thru Oct. 4

DAVID’S WORK

Govedare’s art is all over seven states in the western United States including the Soap Lake Healing Waters sundial on the left and this “Osprey on the Lake.”

(Courtesy photo)

FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK Artist Lecture with David Govedare

Chewelah area artist makes art that can’t quite be defined

Wed., Oct. 5 at Quartzite Brewing, 7-8:30 p.m.

First Thursday Art Walk Thursday, Oct. 6 at Trails End Gallery, ChewVino, Chewelah Orthopedic and Paul’s Coffee Bar, 5-8 p.m.

By Brandon Hansen The Independent Staff David Govedare sits in a round room of his Stevens County house on a nondescript back road. Using straw house construction, Govedare has added on, modified and changed parts of his home - which he lovingly calls “Dave’s High Mountain Art House” and says the different parts of his house represent different parts of his life.

Having lived there since 1979, he laughs while saying parts of the house are under construction while others are in repair.

The round room, or staircase room greets most visitors. It’s also a perfect introduction to how Govedare approaches his art. You take a trip up the circular staircase that wraps around the walls and windows to the top. There it opens up to the roof deck where thanks to the remote Stevens County location with no light pollution, you can see the stars above.

“It’s an elaborate journey that doesn’t go anywhere,” Govedare said.

“It’s a walkthrough of life and you’re going back to the galaxy.”

Space and size. Storytelling. Symbolic. Realistic. Abstract. Colorful.

Minimalistic. It’s hard to get a bead on Govedare’s art. At the same time, it’s in-

describable and tells a story. He can make a small piece of art that’s very personal, or a large public work that still has a human touch to it.

Having public art in seven states, including iconic pieces like the Bloomsday Runners at Riverfront Park or the Wild Stallion Sculptures at Vantage, Govedare has done big projects in a humble setting — one he picked years ago.

FROM NOTHING

Govedare’s art begins from meditation. He tries to clear his mind and then begins to put together geometrical shapes, colors, shadows and ideas together. Inspiration, he said, is in everybody. Sitting in his round room, he points out the setting sun on the forest outside his windows.

The late day light casts shadows and makes the forest look different.

“I see this and then ask myself how can I make this inspirational?” Govedare said. “I want to deal with the geometric way light hits it. There are so many ways to express this. I shut my eyes and try to feel nothingness. I can bring shapes into my head and that’s how I do my visualizing.”

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Govedare doesn’t think inspiration is just exclusive to artists. He thinks every human have it inside them. When given the proper setting, moment or art, something triggers in the brain.

Govedare moved from Spokane in the early 70s and came up to Stevens County outside of Chewelah. He calls it a sanctuary, saying that it’s a community that while just 40 minutes from Spokane and a few hours and a plane ride away from Vegas, it’s also just as close to the edge of nature.

“From here you have remote Canadian backcountry, you have the Yukon and then you have the Artic Circle,” Govedare said. “It’s refreshing to think of it like that.”

This natural sanctuary — one where Govedare rode horses, skied and hiked for years — gives him that visual clarity. Some of his art has been compared to tribal art — which he appreciates greatly because he and native artists draw upon an appreciation for the great beauty of the earth.

“I look outside and see areas that are where Lewis and Clark would have roamed,” Govedare said. “And at night you can now see satellites fly over.”

UNDEFINABLE

Govedare remembers getting a letter

See GOVEDARE Page 14

Junior High students at Jenkins Junior/Senior High School launched their annual Associated Student Body Fund Raiser this past week.

We are once again selling magazine subscriptions (SUBS) and cookie dough (TUBS) for our SUBS and TUBS fundraiser. We realize that our parents and our community are faced with many challenges so supporting our programs is not always easy, but please find it in your budget to support our Junior High students in this way.

Funds that are raised through SUBS and TUBS support ASB activities throughout the year. These activities include all athletic officials, equipment and

OPERATION SANTA

Kiwanis starting new Christmas tradition New project replacing Chewelah Tree of Sharing The Chewelah Kiwanis’ Operation Santa is excited to be part of this Christmas season by helping Chewelah families have a bright and wonderful Christmas. Kiwanis are a non-profit 501 (C) (3) organization.

The Kiwanis are now accepting donations for

4-H FASHION Morgan Fitzgerald, Audrey Wellhausen and Kylea Fitzgerald.

(Courtesy photo)

Winter show auditions set for Oct. 3

By Joseph D. Wulczynski Director, Park Ave. Players There are many things to consider when it comes time to select a play for production: set, costume, length and cast are among the list. So when someone suggested that I direct Harvey, I was a little put off. Harvey, a Pulitzer Prizewinning comedy by Mary Chase, is the story of a perfect gentleman, Elwood P. Dowd,

and his best friend, Harvey — a pooka, who is a six-foot tall, invisible rabbit. When Elwood begins introducing Harvey around town, his embarrassed sister, Veta Louise, and her daughter, Myrtle Mae, determine to commit Elwood to a sanitarium. I could probably cast the six male and six female actors, but where was I going to find a six foot invisible rabbit? Well, to my delight I looked over and saw that a

pooka had actually made the suggestion. (I know: a pooka in Chewelah). He had come to the area visiting and decided to stay awhile and was hoping to do some theater, painting and fishing. So, with the most difficult character cast, Park Avenue Players would like to announce its winter production.

The show opens Jan. 13,

See PARK AVE. Page 8

CHEWELAH ARTS GUILD

The Cabin Fever Quilters September meeting began with a 4-H Fashion Show presented by the Valley 4-H Club.

Models were: Morgan Fitzgerald, Audrey Wellhausen and Kylea Fitzgerald. These girls modeled their current 4-H projects.

The Fitzgerald girls also modeled vintage 4-H dresses that were sewn and worn by their grandmother, Phyllis Fitzgerald.

We began our new fiscal year with nomination of officers: President Indigo

Kennedy, Vice President Inez Heine, Treasurer Cindy McDowell and Secretary Linda McCanna. Twentytwo members present with two new members, Susan Davis and Cori Hamner.

We still have tickets for sale for our beautiful raffle quilt. We will be drawing the winning ticket at our December meeting. Contact any member to get your tickets before it is too late. Carol Bordwell— 509-993-1626 Linda McCanna— 509-9358942.

-Submitted by Cabin Fever

WILLIAM C. GIMNESS, OD

What would Quartzite look like in crimson? Would your golf game improve on an orange fairway? Give Chewelah a new paint job with the just-released “Colorful Chewelah” coloring book.

Produced by the Chewelah Arts Guild as a fundraiser, the idea was inspired by a

souvenir that Sarah English brought back from a trip to Pullman, a coloring book of Palouse area favorites, including the Cougar Pride statue at WSU and the wagon wheel fence at the Dahmen Barn.

English thought that Chewelah would make a fabulous model for a coloring book of its own with so many recognizable landmarks.

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Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon roll, fresh fresh, fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Teriyaki chicken, brown rice, mixed veggies, carrots, chow mein noodles, fruit, fresh fruit, Vanilla Bear Grahams, fortune cookie, milk choice

friday, Sept. 30

Breakfast: Cereal bar, yogurt, fresh fruit, fruit, fruit juice, milk choice Lunch: Chicken/bun, fishwich/bun, french fries, carrots, juice bar, fresh fruit, milk choice

monday, oct. 3

Breakfast: Variety muffin, cereal, fresh fruit, fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Nachos, cheese dip, jalapeno dip,salsa, tuna sandwich, veggie medley, chili with beans, raisins, fruit, fresh fruit, milk choice

Comer-Lupton and Leslie Kristiansen brainstormed locations and subjects to include. The Chewelah Independent opened their archives and local photographers David McMillin and Brandon Hansen contributed additional images so that unique portraits representing Chewelah could be used. McMillin then

Breakfast: Breakfast wrap, cereal, fruit, fresh fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, fresh veggies, bread, fresh fruit, fruit, milk

wednesday, oct. 5

Breakfast: Cheese omelet, cereal, fresh fruit, fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce, breadsticks, string cheese, salad, fresh fruit, fruit, milk choice

Thursday, oct. 6

Breakfast: Apple cinnamon toast, cereal, fresh fruit, fruit, fruit juice, milk choice Lunch: Beef taco, mexican rice, corn, veggie medley, fruit, fresh fruit, salsa, milk choice

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Join us for dinner by the German/American Society of Valley

5th Annual Oktoberfest Prepared by Alfred Reiner

Only $10 Oct. 7, 2016 from 5:30pm

306 N. Park - Chewelah, WA 99109

THE

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Tuesday, oct. 4

Give Chewelah some color Unique coloring books on sale now

the 2016 year. Donations include any unopened, unwrapped brand new toys or clothing for children age newborn to 17 years.

To donate toys, there are two locations, the Chewelah Independent and the Chewelah Washington Federal Bank. There will be a Santa Claus displayed with a tote next to it for the toys to go in.

The totes will be available

Menu SchoolChewelah District

PARK AVENUE PLAYERS

Quilters meeting features fashion show

uniforms, leadership camps, yearbook, 8th grade promotion, dances, and supplies and equipment for drama productions. Top selling students and classes receive prizes, and are able to participate in extra activities.

All students must have parent permission to participate.

The sale begins September 20 and ends October 4. Questions about the sale may be directed to Junior High School students or the office at 685-6800, extension 2002. You may also support JJHS by going on line at www.gaschoolstore.com, registering with the JJHS school store ID 1844372 and then shopping for magazines, personalized products and gift items.

The community has always been very supportive of JJHS and we thank you in advance for your continued support.

until the food is gone

7th, 8th and 9th Valley Grange #1048 Valley, WA Vendor Space Available Call 509-230-2940

American Legion Hall, Chewelah Dinner Features: Authentic Bratwurst (2), Bavarian Style Sauerkraut, Bavarian Home Fries, Bavarian Sweet Mustard, Crusty Dinner Rolls with butter, German Chocolate Cake

OPEN to the Public Dinner to benefit our Veterans.

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September 29, 2016

Community

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Remember When Compiled by Lew Arnold The more things change . . . The more they stay the same 100 Years Ago - September 15, 1916 Jenkins High School opened last week with 160 students and eight instructors. Members of the JHS band had their first meeting of the year this week and Mr. Plumb reported that there are so many beginners that it will be necessary to split the band.

The county game commission collected nearly one million trout eggs this year and nearly 600,000 eyed eggs were received from state and federal hatcheries. An additional 20,000 cut-throat fry from the state were planted directly from the train into area lakes.

70 Years Ago - September 19, 1946 High school freshman Donna Hafer, sponsored by the Jolly Wranglers Riding Club, won the honor of being named Queen for the Stevens County 4-H and FFA fair. Darlene Traaen, Mary Paulson, Betty Jo Childress, Mildred Banks, and Sue Reddinger were runners up and will be crowned as princesses.

60 Years Ago - September 20, 1956 The sudden death of Father Joseph Peter Knecht, 56, last Thursday came as a shock to the entire community. He spent the day completing his usual church duties and was coaching the St. Mary’s football team when he was stricken with a heart attack.

More than 800 people attended the services and 80 priests attended the Solemn Requiem High Mass at St. Mary of the Rosary Church.

50 Years - September 22, 1966 According to the 1964 Census of Agriculture, there were 1,455 farms in Sevens county – down from a total of 1,608 in 1959.

40 Years Ago - September 23, 1976 Mick Childress, owner of the Forty Niner Motel, replaced Preston Wilkins as the new Chamber of Commerce president.

Childress succeeds Wilkins who is returning to Colville, but will still try to maintain his local store.

It was another laugh for the Chewelah Cougars last Friday night as they defeated Colfax 46-19 in their first home game. Seven touchdowns were scored as the Cougars ran their early season nonleague record to 2-0.

30 Years Ago - September 18, 1986 The new Cougar varsity volleyball coach, Mary Hopkins, was thrilled with the opening performance of her “Ladies in Blue” last Saturday as they spiked their way to the Columbia Invitational Tournament Championship in Hunters.

The first annual Stevens County Swap meet was held in Chewelah’s park last Saturday. Sponsored by the Chewelah Chamber of Commerce, the event was a big success.

10 Years Ago - September 21, 2006 Librarian Pat Thompson is pictured at her new desk/counter in the fresh remodel which included new carpet, paint and more room for books.

City Administrator Jon Lind was securing some loose ends around city hall in preparation for his move to the Tri-County Economic Development District based in Colville where he will work as a loan officer.

Fred Merrill was pictured with one of his latest picnic tables that he built for the park. Fred had been building three picnic tables for the park each year during the prior seven years – he donates his labor and the Chewelah Kiwanis Club donates the materials for his sturdy and functional designs.

According to the Chewelah Royalty (Laurel Fulbright and Jaya Kohlberg) our community float won the Grand Sweepstakes at Odessa and the Judge’s Choice Award at Connell.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

SPOTLIGHT ON

N Hwy., Colville, according to Tim Gray, Stevens County Auditor. Scanning and resolving of the test deck to be used in the Logic and Accuracy test was conducted during the week of September 2, 2016 and will be available for public review prior to the Logic and Accuracy test.

Candidates and representatives of the news media are encouraged to attend in order that we may answer any questions you might have prior to election night.

We request that the Central Committee Chairperson of each party attend or designate one representative to observe SEPT. 29: BLOOD DRIVE AT JJSHS Jenkins Junior Senior High School is hosting a blood the proceedings and operations of the election center. If drive on Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the Inland further information is needed, please contact this office by Northwest Blood Center. The drive is led by coordinator Tom calling 509-684-7514 or 509-684-4814.

Skok and will be held in the gym foyer.

The Inland Northwest Blood Center needs an average of OCT. 6: AGLOW MEETING 200 blood donors every day to meet needs of 35 hospitals in This month the N.E.W. Aglow Lighthouse will be havthe area. A single donation can save the lives of up to three ing a guest speaker, Alice Bale. Alice has been the area presipeople. dent for several years, recently retiring from that position so she and her husband can travel, beginning a new adventure with the Lord. She fell in love with Jesus when at 29, she OCT. 2: LIONS FALL BIKE TOUR Before you put your bike away for the winter, why found out she wasn’t lost, just hadn’t asked Him into her not participate in the Lions Half Century Fall Bike Tour? heart. As Alice later discovered in a dream how very much On Sunday, Oct. 2, dozens of wheels will take off from the her Heavenly Father loved her, she began reaching deeper Chewelah City Park to complete 50, 25 or even 8-mile routes into what God had planned for her before she was placed in her mother’s womb - “an awesome adventure which just during this Fall Bike Tour.

For more than 15 years, the Chewelah Valley Lions, Boy gets better as the years go by.” She learned during a season Scout Troop 989 and the local North East Washington Ama- of lack that God would always meet her needs. She also came teur Radio operators have worked to support area bicycling to realize (raising his, mine and our family) that a crisis is enthusiasts who want to finish the year with a beautiful last followed by a miracle if she just trusts the Lord.

Both men and women are welcomed to all Aglow meetride. Boy Scouts and Lions members staff water and snack stations along the ride. The Radio operators are posted along ings, no admission, so please come & be with us October the ride to report on the bicyclists’ progress and safety. One 6th (the first Thursday this month), 6 p.m. for fellowship, of the operators is a sweeper, in charge of following the last meeting at 6:30 p.m., at the Colville Ag Center on the corner rider to make sure all the riders make it off the route safely. of Aster & Washington, two blocks west of Main Street. For For those interested in the shortest route, it leaves the more information you may call Kathleen at 680-1411 or Kim City Park and heads out Cottonwood Road for a few miles at 684-3467. To learn more about Aglow International go to before turning back. The 25-mile route starts the same, but www.aglow.org. continues across on Hafer Road, crosses Hwy 395 to connect to HWY 231, where it extends to the Lane Mountain plant OCT. 6: PROPHECY SEMINAR before turning around and repeating the route. For die hard Are you curious about what the future is for our world? riders, the 50-mile route will continue down Hwy 231 to Will there be increased natural disasters and wars? You will Springdale, then turn back to Forest Center and head up to learn specific and dramatic revelations of things to come---Waitts Lake…then back to Valley and Hwy 231 for the return not from psychics but from the unfailing word of God. The trip. There will be plenty of fall foliage to enjoy along the Bible was accurate in the past, so it can be trusted to tell us way. The ride starts at 10 a.m., with late registration begin- what will happen in the future. ning at 8:30 a.m. Hope to see you there!

This seminar is free to everyone. It will give you inProceeds from the ride will support the Chewelah Valley sights and hope for the future.

Lions activity fund, so glasses, hearing aides, scholarships The Seminar starts Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 at 6:30 p.m., and other community projects. For information on the ride, and continues Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Chewelah contact Becky Washington at 509-935-6635 or find forms at Civic Center, 315 E. Clay. Bring your friends and join us. http://www.chewelahvalleylions.com/forms/.

EVENTS

-Submitted by Chewelah Valley Lions

OCT. 4: COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS MEETING

Community Celebrations, a non-profit organization, will be holding their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Dave and Bonni Haskell residence, N. 307 2nd St. West, Chewelah. The Annual Meeting will start at 6 p.m. Please contact Bonni at 675-4872 with any questions.

Officer elections will be held at this meeting.

OCT. 4: LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING

In accordance with R.C.W. 29A.12.130, WAC 434335-520 and WAC 434-335-550 please be advised that all programming for the Accessible Voting Unit and Vote Tally system to be used for the November 8, 2016 General Election shall be tested by the Auditor’s Office on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. in the Stevens County Election Center, 425

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SOME WIVES TALES There are some false ideas that continue to perpetuate in the real estate industry that get a lot of mileage and often cause some grief to unsuspecting consumers. Here are a few questions. Let’s see if you know the answer!

Is there a statutory mandatory one year warranty on new construction homes? The answer is no, so if you are purchasing or thinking of purchasing a newly constructed home and expect a warranty, then you may be in for a big surprise. There are no legal requirements for a warranty on new construction, nor are there any statewide forms and no industry standard for warranties on new home purchases. There may be conscientious builders who provide some sort of a warranty for a period of time after closing a sale, but such warranties should be carefully reviewed by legal counsel prior to a sale so that there can be no question as to what it really means for a buyer.

Another question for potential home buyers might be, “Are banks exempt from providing the state mandated disclosure statement upon sale of a foreclosed property?” The answer to that question is also no. While most banks refuse to fill out any sort of disclosure statement for repossessed properties, the law clearly states that they must do so, or the buyer has the right to walk away from a transaction with their Earnest Money in hand, right up to the day of closing. Such owners are willing to take the risk of a default rather than be obligated to make disclosures when they have never lived in a property and have no firsthand knowledge. Even though their Asset Managers may have made discoveries of defects (such as broken water pipes), they are not willing to disclose such facts through the State mandated (form 17) Seller Disclosure Statement.

Another scenario that often surfaces is this type of question; “My fence has been there for over 7 years so even if that isn’t the correct boundary line, I now own the disputed portion within the boundaries of my fence,…right?” That answer is also no! Any adverse possession claim must first be proven in an Adverse Possession Law Suit. That burden of proof is very high, since the claimant must prove “open, notorious and adverse possession for the full time period, which means that both parties must have known exactly where the actual boundary line was from the very beginning of that time table. When a question like this arises, call a qualified professional who can help you find the answer!

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OCT. 7: WOODLANDS FALL SHOW OPENS

Woodland Productions fall show, The Octette Bridge Club, is set in Providence, Rhode Island. It focuses on eight sisters of Irish descent who meet every other Friday to gossip and play bridge.

The first act, which opens with the women posing for a photograph for the Sunday rotogravure section of the local newspaper in 1934. The second act is set ten years later during a Halloween bridge party where each acts out her costume’s persona.

The characters are Ann Conroy a no-nonsense schoolteacher who hosts the bridge nights and is married to a man who drinks too much. Martha McDermitt, the widowed eldest sister, is known for her sense of responsibility and stern personality. Mary Margaret Donovan is a spinster who lives with younger sister Alice Monahan and her husband Walter, who have no children. Nora Hiller is an easy-going woman devoted to her husband Lawrence and their children.

Connie Emerson is always quick with a wisecrack. Lil Carmody is a free spirit, who sings and plays piano, and Betsy Bailey, the emotionally distraught youngest, who does a hilarious Salome belly dance. Betsy has just gotten out of a sanitarium and knows that she must cut the bonds to her smothering family and strike out on her own.

The show opens at The Woodland Theatre in Kettle Falls and runs October 7, 8, 9, and 14, 15, 16. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m., Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Friday October 7 only all seats are just $8, all other shows are priced $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets sold at the door only. Please note this play contains adult themes and may not suitable for all audiences. Come join the fun with The Octette Bridge Club at Woodlands.

AARON HUFF MEMORIAL CULTURAL CENTER

Chris Trapper concert scheduled Thursday, October 13, marks the return of Bostonbased singer/songwriter Chris Trapper.

Perhaps best known for his song This Time, from the Grammy-nominated soundtrack for the film August Rush, Chris has had numerous songs featured in film and television over the years. His warmth, humor, and gift for

connecting with his audience, combined with the poetry and freshness of his songwriting make this a show that is not to be missed. The show starts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 and are available at Valley Drug in Chewelah and House of Music in Colville.

Annual Autumn Showcase features artist reception, performances On Oct. 21 and Oct. 22, the Aaron Huff Memorial Cultural Center will be holding its annual Autumn Showcase.

Following a similar format to last year’s Grand Opening, both evenings will begin at 6 p.m. with an Artists’ Reception, featuring the nature photography of Jim Carvalho and the otherworldly tactile art of Phyllis Mueller.

Traci Manley, tattoo artist extraordinaire will also be on hand with samples of her work. Traci spent ten years as a tattoo artist in Portland before moving to the Chewelah area, and currently works in Spokane but will be bringing her talents to Chewelah this fall.

The Artists’ Reception is your chance to wander the

building, enjoy fabulous art, and talk to the artists.

Following the reception will be a performance showcase directed by Ann Marie Benedict and featuring a wide range of performing artists, including Northern Ballet and Performing Arts, students of Jessica Reed (voice and piano), Tanya Finley (Tribal Fusion Belly Dance), the Haran Irish Dancers, National Clogging Champion Hannah Johnson, Rachael Larsen (violin, Friday only), Mo Oliver (violin, Saturday only), and Spokane’s Vytal Movement Dance Company (Saturday only). Tickets for this event are available at Valley Drug for $10 and include both the reception and the performance. Space is limited.

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THE BEST STORY IN BASEBALL THIS YEAR

MARINERS WATCH: Down to the wire

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating accident last Sunday. Fernandez was a bright star for the Marlins and only 24-years-old. Miami cancelled Sunday’s game against Atlanta. On Monday, Marlins players honored Fernandez by all wearing his number and kneeling at the mound.

Then magic happened: leadoff Marlins’ hitter Dee Gordon batted right handed for one pitch to honor Fernandez, then two pitches later hit his first home run of the year. He rounded the bases in tears.

The playoffs have started early for Seattle as they’re sitting two games out of the last playoff spot at 83-72, tied with Detroit and needing to overcome Baltimore in the standings. Seattle has won two straight as of Tuesday. Seattle has six games left in the season.

Have a sports tip? Email us at theindependent@centurytel.net or give us a call at (509) 935-8422

BOWLING

VOLLEYBALL

Chewelah volleyball heating up Cougars pick up wins over Springdale, Riverside and Medical Lake

REPORTED BY THE CHEWELAH BOWLING CENTER

SET FOR SUCCESS

The Chewelah Cougars are winners of three straight. The win streak began in Springdale where Elle Carpenter dished out 18 assists in the victory on Sept. 19. (Brandon Hansen photo)

CRA Men’s Sept. 15

By Geno Ludwig Staff Correspondent Exhibiting a dramatic upsurge in their level of performance, Chewelah’s Lady Cougars stormed into the winners’ column last week with three consecutive victories. As the younger players continue to mature in their roles on the team, and their numbers on the statistics sheet continue to climb, the Cougars are becoming more competitive on the court.

That improvement was evident in wins over Springdale, Riverside, and Medical Lake last week. Energized by a five-set victory against the Chargers on Monday, the Cougars returned to league play to sweep the Rams and the Cardinals in straight sets.

The progress has also allowed Coach Shirley Baker to rotate more players onto the floor to give starters a needed rest in the heat of battle.

“This week, we are undefeated,” said Coach Baker, “bringing our league record to 2-4, and our overall record to 3-4.

“We finish out the first half of our season this Tuesday at home against Colville.

This will be a great test for us and how much we have grown over the past three weeks.

“We start the second half of our season at Newport on Thursday.”

These two matches will determine if the Cougars have developed to the level of being able to defeat teams above them in the current conference standings. Both Colville and Newport are 3-3 in league

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Oman was followed by Reimes Schatz (21:45), Ethan Rowe (22:05), Judah Katona (22:21), Isaac Cochran (23:19), and Sylus Snelling (23:19). The Cougar boys placed fifth in the team competition. Colville had the winning team, with Lakeside, St, George’s, and Springdale taking the next three places.

Cougar freshman Liandra Haden finished first for the Chewelah girls, placing 13th with a time of 25 minutes, 29 seconds. Right at her heels was Beatrice Ilari, who ran the course in 25 minutes, 36 seconds to place 14th.

play. Chewelah lost its first encounter with the Grizzlies, but the set scores were very tight.

Likewise, the scores at Springdale were close through the first three sets.

The Chargers won the first and third sets by identical 2521 scores. Chewelah won the second set by a 25-20 score, and thus trailed 2-1 in match points going into the fourth set.

Although Springdale is a 2B school, the Chargers seem to always play hard when Chewelah walks into their gym, and Monday’s match was no different.

Every point was contested during those first three sets.

However, the Cougars rallied behind the hitting of Elizabeth Chalmers to run away with the fourth set, 25-9 to even up the match at two sets apiece. Then, Chewelah won the final set 15-12 to notch its first victory of the season.

Chalmers led the Cougars at the net with 10 kills.

Freshman setter Elle Carpenter served up 18 assists to hitters, and Jaelynn Skok had four ace serves.

Skok spearheaded the

Chewelah was unable to compete as a team in the girls’ race because the Cougars had only four runners. Jayci Earl and Charlotte Falstad, both freshman, finished 19th and 22nd, respectively. Earl’s time was 28:12. Falstad finished in 29:23. Colville won the girls’ competition, followed by Lakeside and Freeman.

Springdale’s Tamieka Valentine placed seventh in the girls varsity race (24:09), while on the boys side, Randy Dixon placed ninth (20:04) and Garret Willey was 10th (20:08) for the Chargers.

Springdale placed fourth in the team standings for the boys.

Wellpinit’s Kyle Abrahamson finished 22nd (21:23) in the boys varsity race.

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SCORES

Chewelah defense with 34 digs. Skyla Tunison and Andrea Franks each had a block.

On Tuesday night, the Lady Cougars earned their first league win of the season, defeating visiting Riverside in three straight sets: 25-9, 25-17, and 25-22.

It was a turning point night for the Cougars, who seemed to finally put all of the pieces of the game together for the first time in league play to destroy the taller Rams.

Bailey Smith hammered eight kills to lead the Chewelah offensive attack at the net.

Carpenter set a dozen assists, and Chalmers had a seasonhigh six serving aces.

Defensively, Skok finished the match with nine digs and Desautel had three blocks.

At Medical Lake (Sept.

22) on Thursday, the Cougars swept the Cardinals in another three-set triumph for their second league win of the week. Like against Riverside, Chewelah dominated the match from start to finish.

The combination of Chalmers and Smith again ignited the Cougar offense.

Chalmers served 12 assists,

and Smith turned eight of them into kills. Chalmers also served four aces.

Skok anchored the Chewelah defense with 13 digs. She also had four ace serves. Tunison had two blocks.

Springdale falls to Wilbur-Creston and Davenport (Sept. 22-24) The Chargers dropped two matches last week, one to undefeated Wilbur-Creston on Thursday 25-5, 25-10, 25-7 at Wilbur-Creston and then a 25-14, 25-8, 25-18 home loss to Davenport on Saturday.

Mattea Gines led Springdale with 22 digs in the match againt Wilbur-Creston.

Against 10-1 Davenport, Chelsia Albee notched nine kills while Shante Carthens had 10 assists for the Chargers.

Gines added 12 digs.

Springdale after beginning the season 3-0 has an evened record at 3-3.

Hunters falls to Valley Christian (Sept. 20) Columbia High School See VOLLEYBALL Page 6

League Standings: Sporty’s 5-3, Durham Motor Sports 5-3, New Tec 5-3, Pitts Pro Shop 4-4, Lane Mt. Silica 4-4, Vacant 0-8, Team Scratch Game: Sporty’s 895, Lane Mt. Silica 875, Durham Motor Sports 844, Scratch Series: Sporty’s 2570, Lane Mt. Silica 2553, Durham Motor Sports 2472, Handicap Game: Sporty’s 1097, New Tec 1035, Durham Motor Sports 1024, Handicap Series: Sporty’s 3176, Durham Motor Sports 3012, New Tec 3011, Individual Scratch Game: Ben Rhodes 259, Payton Norvell 253, Tom Gouge 237, Scratch Series: Payton Norvell 615, Dave Tupek 608, Ben Rhodes 600.

Sunday Night Mixed Sept. 18 League Standings: Rozyz Hotshots 5-3, Tripp Distributing 5-3, It Be Us 4-4, Gandma’s Kids 2-6, Men Scratch Game: Gene Pearson 212, Tom Gouge 208, Tank Watts 207, Scratch Series: Gene Pearson 603, Tank Watts 593, Tom Gouge 515, Women Scratch Game: Carla Scott 191, Jamie Baskin 179, Tina Gleave 153, Scratch Series: Jamie Baskin 476, Carla Scott 462, Tina Gleave 392.

Eye Openers Sept. 21 League Standings: Timber Rich Ranch 102, Schanzenbach CPA 6-6, T.M. Willey Farrier Services 5-7, Team 3 3-9, Men Scratch Game: Drew Kofmehl 178, Seth Davis 162, Seth Davis 151, Scratch Series: Seth Davis 449, Drew Kofmehl 427, Dick Battin 310, Women Scratch Game: Kay Battin 177, Shannon Culverwell 174, Susan Davis 173, Scratch Series: Shannon Culverwell 489, Susan Davis 482, Kay Battin 472.

Wednesday Night Mixed Sept. 21 League Standings: ODOM 11-1, Wildflower Skin & Sugar Studio 7-5,

Chewelah Floor & Wall 5-7, Split for Brains 4-8, Valley Drug 4-8, Bowl Chit 2-10, Men Scratch Game: Ken Hull 297, Marion Ballard 248, Aaron Alvarado 228, Scratch Series: Ken Hull 678, Chris Borders 581, Gene Pearson 581, Women Scratch Game: Sarah Spencer 202, Tara Borders Dollar 172, Penny Borders 167, Scratch Series: Sarah Spencer 488, Penny Borders 467, Tara Borders Dallar 463.

Early Bird Sept. 22 League Standings: Hopkin’s Farming 9-3, Dad’s Espresso 8-4, BiPolar Bowlers 6-6, Redline 1-11, Team High Scratch & Handicap Game: Dad’s Espresso 605-836, High Scratch & Handicap Series: Dad’s Espresso 1764-2457, Individual High Scratch Game: Mary Hopkins 181, Don Durham 222, Handicap Game: Judy Vangemert 241, Don Durham 230, High Scratch Series: Judy Vangemert 518, Don Durham 579, High Handicap Series: Judy Vangemert 701, Joe Sallee 650, Splits Converted: Mary Hopkins 3-10.

League time, Thursday 9:30 to 12.

We are looking for more members to fill our league.

CRA Men Sept. 22 League Standings: Lane Mt. Silica 8-4, New Tec 8-4, Durham Motor Sports 8-4, Sporty’s 5-7, Pitts Pro Shop 5-7, Vacant 0-12, Team Scratch Game: Lane Mt. Silica 989, Durham Motor Sports 834, Sporty’s 788, Scratch Series: Lane Mt. Silica 2885, Durham Motor Sports 2415, Sporty’s 2322, Handicap Game: Lane Mt. Silica 1133, New Tec 1062, Pitts Pro Shop 999, Handicap Series: Lane Mt. Silica 3317, New Tec 2967, Durham Motor Sports 2901, Individual Scratch Game: Gary Nussbaum 237, Mike Coy 216, Tom Gouge 213, Scratch Series: Gary Nussbaum 670, Mike Coy 590, Ben Rhodes 571.

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ON THE RUN

Chewelah’s Jayci Earl (top left) and Carl Oman (bottom right) run the course up at 49 Degrees North last Saturday. The Cougars hosted this unqiue event for the first time ever and hope they can continue the ski hill tradition. (Brandon Hansen photos)

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Sports & Recreation

A LOOK AT THE NEA LEAGUE

HAWKS WATCH: They’re back!

Despite an MCL sprain for Russell Wilson, Sunday was Christmas for the Seahawks (2-1), who blasted division rival San Fran 37-18. The win saw great play from wide receiver Doug Baldwin, TE Jimmy Graham and RB Christine

Football standings

Volleyball standings

Freeman Deer Park Newport Colville Lakeside Chewelah Medical Lake Riverside

Lakeside 10-0 (6-0 league) Freeman 5-1 (5-1) Deer Park 4-2 (4-2) Newport 4-3 (3-3) Colville 3-3 (3-3) Chewelah 3-4 (2-4) Riverside 1-5 (1-5) Medical Lake 0-7 (0-6)

4-0 (2-0 league) 3-1 (2-0) 3-1 (2-0) 2-2 (1-1) 2-2 (1-1) 2-2 (1-2) 0-3 (0-2) 0-4 (0-3)

Area football scores Newport 50, Medical Lake 0 Deer Park 20, Lakeside 13 Freeman 42, Chewelah 0 Colville 42, Riverside 0 Reardan 45, Springdale 13 Hunters 68, St. John-End 6 Inchelium 62, Wellpinit 12 NW Christian 48, Kettle Falls 16

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Cougars can’t leash Scotties Freeman yet to be scored on this season after impressive showing against Chewelah

By Geno Ludwig Staff Correspondent

found themselves on the short end of a 21-0 score early in the game. They trailed 35-0 at halftime, but held the Scotties to only one touchdown in the second half.

Because of a lost fumble and an intercepted pass, Chewelah was down 14-0 with merely three minutes gone off the score clock. Still, the Cougars had advanced the football before both turnovers and were again finding running room on their third possession behind a much-improved offensive line.

Starting at their own 32yard line following a 30-yard kickoff return by Jensen Holloway, the Cougars launched their longest drive of the game. Dom Coleman, Nolan Hansen, Elan Krausz, and Holloway went to work on the ground, earning four first downs and a first-and- ten on the Freeman 11-yard line.

However, this is where the drive sputtered and died.

Three carries left the ball six yards short of the first down marker. Then, a fourth down pass fell incomplete, and Chewelah turned the ball over on downs at the sevenyard line. The failure of this drive to produce points, followed by a third Cougar turnover, kept the momentum on the Scotty sideline through the remainder of the first half. Freeman led 35-0 at the intermission.

Chewelah made some changes at halftime, which limited Freeman to just one more touchdown throughout

Unfortunately, close only counts in horseshoes.

Chewelah had its chance to become the first team to put up points against undefeated and unscored-upon Freeman last Friday night, but the first quarter Cougar thrust into Scotty territory stalled on the seven-yard line.

That is the closest Chewelah got to the end zone. All other Cougar possessions ended short of the goal line as they became the fourth victim of the Freeman juggernaut that has now goose-egged four consecutive opponents. The Scotties won by a 42-0 score, propelled by Ben Darcy’s 244 rushing yards and four touchdowns.

It was also an emotioncharged night for the Cougars and their fans, who honored nine seniors and paid tribute to a fallen comrade prior to their final home game, which was the last game played on the Snyder Field turf before renovation.

Aaron Norris would have been a senior Cougar this season, but he lost a valiant battle to brain cancer in 2014.

His senior classmates held his number 72 jersey up during the pregame introductions and carried it onto the field for the coin toss. Then, they took the jersey out as the eleventh man for their first offensive play of the game.

Plagued by three first quarter turnovers, all of which triggered Freeman touchdowns, the Cougars

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HUMAN FELLERBUNCHER Chewelah’s Kaden Mackowiak downs a Freeman ballcarrier with a pictureperfect tackle on Friday night. Mackowiak continues to be the big hitter on the Cougar defense, listed at 145 pounds in the program. (Brandon Hansen photo)

the second half.

Darcy was a thorn in the thigh pads of the Chewelah defense until the end of the third quarter when he was taken out of the game. By that time the damage had been done. Darcy has a favorable combination of shake and bake maneuverability mixed with dragstrip speed.

His five-yard scoring run at the end of that time period gave Freeman its 42-0 winning spread.

It was the last of four touchdowns scored by the senior Scotty tailback. His other three scoring runs were for 11 yards, 89 yards, and 46 yards. He came off the field with 20 carries for 244 yards.

The three turnovers at the beginning of the game quickly dampened Chewelah’s chances of competing with the Scotties, and Freeman took advantage of every one of them. With 11:51 remaining in the second quarter, the Cougars had already dug themselves into a 21-0 hole. There were times during the course of the game when Chewelah had the beginning of a good offensive series, but the Cougars failed to finish. In the end, Chewelah really did not play that bad. Freeman was just that good on both sides of the ball.

Hansen had runs of 7, 13, and 22 yards, and earning two first downs. His 42 yards led the Cougars on the ground. Coleman had seven carries for 30 yards, Holloway had 6 carries for 17 yards, and Kaden Mackowiak gained 15 yards from 7 carries.

Altogether, Chewelah had 115 rushing yards and three pass completions totaling 16 yards. The Cougars

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FREEMAN 42, CHEWELAH 0 Freeman Chewelah

14 0

21 0

7 0

0-42 0-0

Story of the Game: Freeman (4-0) still hasn’t given up a touchdown this year. Yeah, they’re pretty good.

Stat of the Game: Nolan Hansen led the Cougars with 42 yards rushing.

Next up: Chewelah goes on the road for the first time this year, playing Deer Park in NEA League action, Friday at 7 p.m.

suffered their first shutout loss and dropped to 1-2 in League play, 2-2 for the season.

Freeman finished with 426 yards of offense, 382 rushing and 44 passing. The Scotties have scored 166 unanswered points and are 2-0 in league action, 4-0 overall.

Deer Park is next on the schedule for the Cougars this Friday night. The Stags are undefeated in league action with wins over Colville and Lakeside.

Lakeside will get its shot at Freeman this week. Riverside will travel to Medical Lake. Colville and Newport both have a bye.

2B Football: Reardan gets past Springdale with big second quarter

Reardan jumped out to a 27-0 halftime lead on Friday - thanks to a 20-point second quarter - and held on for a 45-13 Northeast 2B victory over Springdale.

Springdale scored on a 19-yard touchdown run and a 76-yard fumble recovery but couldn’t get things going until the second half.

The loss dropped the Chargers to 0-4 on the season and they’ll host Asotin

next Friday.

“Junior” scores 54-yard touchdown for Kettle Falls

On the surface, Friday night was a 48-16 Kettle Falls loss to undefeated Northwest Christian. The true story of the game, however, was a 54-yard touchdown run

by Bulldog running back Leamon McInelly Jr. Featured in last week’s S t a t e s m a n - E x a m i n e r, McInelly has down syndrome and has played football from a young age. Firstyear Kettle Falls head coach and former Chewelah coach Loren Finley gave him the opportunity to be a key part to the team this year. McInelly practices weekly with the team and suits up for Bulldog games. In last week’s victory over Springdale, he got to take the knee that clinched the victory for Kettle Falls.

This Friday at West Valley High School, Northwest Christian had built a good lead on the Bulldogs. After Kettle Falls’ McNay Knowlton scored the team’s first touchdown, the Bulldogs scored their second touchdown of the game on a See FOOTBALL Page 8

LOCAL GRID PICKS FOR WEEK FIVE Everybody finished with two misses last week in Grid Picks, except for our genius editor. Yes the Independent’s managing editor lost to a cow when it comes to Grid Picks.

He’s not a smart guy. If you’d like to be a Grid Picker, email brandon@ chewelahindependent.com

BRANDON HANSEN Lost to a cow

GENO LUDWIG Beard pro

CHRIS COWBROUGH Statesman publisher

CARY ROSENBAUM Tribal Tribune

RYAN MOORE Good at Monopoly

Chewelah (2-2) at Deer Park (3-1)

Chewelah 21-14

Deer Pk. 35-12

Deer Pk. 28-13

Chewelah 28-22

Deer Pk. 19-14

Newport (3-1) at Colville (2-2)

Newport 22-20

Colville 21-12

Colville 24-14

Colville 18-6

Colville 28-7

Lakeside (2-2) at Freeman (4-0)

Freeman 99-0

Freeman 28-20

Freeman 34-14

Freeman 48-0

Freeman 17-14

Riverside (0-4) at Medical Lake (0-4)

Riverside 2-0

Riverside 20-12

Riverside 21-10

Medical Lk. 22-16

Medical Lk. 7-3

Odessa-Harrington (3-0) at Wellpinit (2-1)

O-H 65-64

O-H 42-26

O-H 55-35

O-H 45-44

Wellpinit 3-0

Reardan (2-2) at Kettle Falls (1-3)

Reardan 21-20

Reardan 35-13

Reardan 28-17

Reardan 28-12

Reardan 35-14

Asotin (3-1) at Springdale (0-4)

Asotin 35-34

Asotin 24-6

Asotin 30-20

Asotin 48-12

Asotin 17-14

Inchelium (3-1) at Cusick (2-1)

Inchelium 65-34

Inchelium 33-13

Cusick 35-32

Inchelium 42-41

Inchelium 19-7

UC Davis (1-3) at EWU (3-1)

EWU 65-45

EWU 45-10

EWU 50-30

EWU 35-16

EWU .395-.198

Oregon (2-2) at WSU (1-2)

WSU 45-24

WSU 27-24

WSU 30-24

WSU 42-35

WSU 144-3.14

Stanford (3-0) at Washington (4-)

Stanford 35-7

UW 30-27

UW 29-28

UW 21-18

UW 2-1

Selkirk (2-2) at Hunters (2-1)

Hunters 65-24

Selkirk 27-12

Hunters 45-40

Selkirk 34-32

Selkirk 7-6

COUG PREP RESULTS Football

Thursday, Sept. 22 At Wellpinit INCHELIUM 62, WELLPINIT 12 Inchelium 16 16 22 8-62 Wellpinit 0 6 0 6-12 Scoring Plays I – Winston Finley 1-yard run (Jaden Erickson to Jake Flett) 8:12 1st I – Waylon Lelone 3-yard run (Erickson run) 5:52 1st W – Clayton Flett 10-yard pass to Jacon Brown (run failed) 6:17 2nd I – Finley 10-yard run (Lelone run) 2:18 2nd I – Erickson 31-yard pass to Finley (Erickson to Terrance Holford) I – Lelone 20-yard run (Erickson to Jake Flett) 9:49 3rd I – Lelone 7-yard run (Erickson to McKennon Andrews) 5:56 3rd I – Erickson to Finley (pass failed) 0.0 3rd W – Phillip Garcia 80-yard kickoff return (run failed) 11:42 4th I – Andrews 47-yard pass to Finley (Andrews to Holford) 9:51 4th Friday, Sept. 23 At Chewelah FREEMAN 42, CHEWELAH 0 Freeman 14 21 7 0-42 Chewelah 0 0 0 0-0 Scoring Plays F - Darcy 11-yard run (Cottrell Kick) F - McGill 29-yard pass from Neely (Cottrell Kick) F - Fuchs 5-yard pass from Neely (Cottell Kick) F - Darcy 89-yard run (Cottrell Kick) F - Darcy 46-yard run (Cottrell Kick) F - Darcy 5-yard run (Cottrell Kick) At Reardan REARDAN 45, SPRINGDALE 13 Springdale 0 0 7 6-13 Reardan 7 20 6 12-45 Scoring Plays R - Strecher 12-yard run (Dawley kick) R - Anderson 20-yard pass from Nikkola (Dawley kick) R - Meserve 8-yard run (Dawley kick) R - Landt 14-yard run (kick failed) S - 19-yard run (unknown kick) R - Anderson 65-yard pass from Nikkola (kick failed) S - 76-yard fumble recovery (kick failed) R - Ziler 60-yard fumble recovery (kick failed) R - Perryman 60-yard fumble recovery (kick failed)

PREP RESULTS Volleyball

Tuesday, Sept. 20 Valley Christian def. Hunters, 25-20, 25-9, 25-16 Chewelah def. Riverside 25-9, 25-17, 25-22 Thursday, Sept. 22 Chewelah def. Medical Lake, 25-16, 25-15, 25-10 Wilbur-Creston def. Springdale 25-5, 25-10, 25-7 Saturday, Sept. 24 Davenport def. Springdale 25-14, 25-8, 25-18

SCHEDULE

Thursday, Sept. 29 Volleyball Kettle Falls at Springdale, 6:30 p.m.

Chewelah at Newport, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 30 Football Chewelah at Deer Park, 7 p.m.

Selkirk at Columbia, 3 p.m.

Odessa-Harrington at Wellpinit, 3 p.m.

Asotin at Springdale, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1 Cross Country Chewelah at CAN-AM Invite, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 4 Volleyball NW Christian at Springdale, 6:30 p.m.

Northport at Wellpinit, 5:30 p.m.

Republic at Hunters, 7 p.m.

Chewelah at Freeman, 6:30 p.m.

Cross Country Chewelah at Colville, 4 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 6 Volleyball Springdale at St. George, 6:30 p.m.

Deer Park at Chewelah, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 7 Football Chewelah at Lakeside, 7 p.m.

Springdale at LRS, 7 p.m.

Cusick at Hunters, 3 p.m.

Wellpinit at Entiat, 3 p.m.

WOMEN’S NINE HOLERS RESULTS FOR AUG-SEPT. Aug. 3: Low Putts Carol Jones (15) Aug. 10: Low Putts Jorja Davenport; Donna Egland (16) Aug. 17: Low Putts Carol Brooks-Johnson (15) Chip Ins Carol Jones #1 Aug. 24 : Low Putt Karen Ellett (15) Aug. 31: Low Putts Nancy Johnson (14) Chip Ins Nancy Johnson #4 Sept. 7: Low Putts Beth Gottschall (14) Chip Ins Beth Gottschall #2 and #6 Sept. 14: Low Putts Audrey Luhtala (14) Sept. 21: Low Putts Audrey Luhtala (14) Chip Ins Geth Gottschall #13

VOLLEYBALL Continued from Page 5 dropped a 25-20, 25-9, 2515 1B volleyball matchup to Valley Christian last Tuesday.

James led the Lions with 10 assists, while Steele added 10 digs McLain had three blogs. They’re now 1-4 on the season.

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Readers comment on photos of the Chewelah Cross Country home meet at the ski hill Julie Culverwell Carpenter said: Very Cool! Great Job to all the hard runners out there! What a fabulous place to put rubber to the road!!

Readers comment on the final score of the Chewelah football game against Freeman Donna Justice said: Cougars will continue to fight! Look at others scores too ‑Newport beat Medical Lake 50-0.

POLLING THE ELECTION

Likely U.S. Voters were asked whom they would vote for if the presidential election were held this week (an avg. of major polls).

CLINTON 45%, TRUMP 42%

TO THE EDITOR

Appreciates Help Honoring Veterans On Saturday, September 17, 2016, the Chewelah Veterans Organizations held a memorial service in honor and remembrance of the veterans of Stevens County who have answered the final call over the past year.

I would like to thank those who helped make this year’s memorial service a success. Mayor Dorothy Knauss, the Chewelah Independent, Joe Trudeau, Ben Frizzell (who performed an exceptionally well done rendition of “Taps”), the Valley Bible Church, and those members of the American Legion, the Legion Riders, the Sons of the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and the Auxiliaries who all helped with the logistics and participated in the ceremony – Thank You! The Memorial could not have been put together successfully without your voluntary assistance and cooperation.

As Chaplain of the VFW Post 2047 it was my pleasure to prepare for and lead the memorial service.

John Brugger Chewelah

Make Voting a Priority Dear Editor & I hope registered Voter, Take advantage of your opportunity to make a difference.

And as a citizen of the good old U. S. of A., it’s our responsibility to be a participant in the elections.

Do you like what has been going on? The discussions, and the altitude of some attitudes...It’s hard to sort out the truth—but as a citizen and registered voter, the responsibility is there to try.

The primary ballot had umteen names to sort through for the many positions, with the top two left for the general election ballot.

Did your choice make it to the “general election” ballot? or did you vote?

Some years back a person ran for the Sheriff’s Position (he was well qualified) and thought to win. Guess what? He lost! By just a few votes. Some of his friends were so sure he would win. So they didn’t vote.

He lost by just a very few votes.

The point is, if you like the candidate and think they are qualified then they need your vote, not just in the primary but also in the general election—but make it an educated vote. Do your research. Make it a priority.

Jewel Zeihen Chewelah

Sacred Forests Dear Editor, Our forests are more than just places of beauty, habitat for wildlife and shrines to inspire our souls.

They are earth’s way of replenishing its atmosphere so we can thrive as life on this planet.

The delicate balance needed for life—oxygen, nitrogen, a little C02 and argon—must not be disrupted or imbalanced or it will turn our world into Mars.

Local and foreign timber companies are ravaging our beautiful hills, and destroying whole watersheds without any spiritual thankfulness to our area.

Our hills are gradually becoming barren and bigger trees are coming down which protect our forests from forest fires because they don’t burn like the younger ones.

One such company is stunningly labelled a certified green company.

Recently I took a hike up Red Marble Road behind Waitts Lake and came across an example of Dept. of Natural Resources Forest practices. I was appalled and ashamed this devastation was allowed. It is obvious that the DNR has been taken over by timber interests with little care as to how our planet will be able to replenish its oxygen-rich atmosphere.

Eighty percent of Europe’s building supplies are nonwood products. We must encourage timber industries to provide non-wood building supplies as well as insist to the Forest Practices Board they demand sustainable logging practices.

Their number is 360-902-1400. Contact person: Patricia Anderson.

Our quietude and way of building is robbing the very life of our planet’s ability to regenerate oxygen.

Sincerely, Annie Griffin Valley, Wash.

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Giving new ideas the thanks they deserve

H

ow does a long run eral cross country teams beginning with a mile across the area gathered and a half uphill climb at the base of Chewelah sound to you?

Peak and enjoyed severTo me it sounds like death. al hours of making parIt’s right up there with crossents go, “well I wouldn’t ing Highway 395 in the middo that.” dle of the day in town, getting Props have to be tackled by Chewelah football given to 49 Degrees player Kaden Mackowiak (who North for allowing this

By Brandon leads the NEA League in tackles community event to Hansen that make you feel sorry for the happen during their offBrandon is the other player) or trying to follow season and for the managing editor a logging rigging crew down in Chewelah Cross Counof the Chewelah the brush for a day as an out-oftry staff —Melissa BurIndependent shape journalist. key and Ed Anegon— and a graduate But for cross country runfor organizing the race. of Eastern ners, a mile-and-a-half uphill To quote one cross Washington climb during a meet that’s at a country coach from the University. If ski resort in the middle of the Spokane area taking in you’d like to send Brandon a Letter Colville National Forest? That’s the empty ski lifts and to the Editor, really cool. The majority of tothe disappearance of his shoot him an email day’s cross country meets are runners for a few minat brandon@ relegated to golf courses or city utes as they traversed a chewelah parks. There’s some hills, yes, true mountain trail: independent.com. but none that people ski off of “Well, this is a bit when the snow begins to fly. out of the box, but this The partnership of the is cool.”

Chewelah Cross Country coaches and Both the coaches and the ski hill parents with 49 Degrees North allowed sound like they want to keep the 49 Defor a unique event last Saturday. Sev- grees North Invite going and I would

highly encourage even the most casual non-running fans to take a trip up there next year. Enjoy the nature of the Colville National Forest, grab a Polish sausage from one of the parent volunteers and watch runners push themselves to the limit.

It’s these kind of events that remind us that this town is pretty unique.

This isn’t the exception either. Having moved back here more than six months ago, I’ve already attended: 1. A golf tournament featuring bowling balls and a toilet seat on the first hole 2. A talent show at the Chewelah Peak Learning Center featuring pirates 3. A car show where people cruised around downtown Chewelah and danced in the streets 4. Several art walks where you could enjoy great local food and great art 5. Drama productions where high school kids put on better performances than many four-year colleges 6. A blues festival in a mountain meadow See EDITOR Page 8

GUEST OPINION

Where have all the voters gone?

I

have been a Scoutmaster 11,496 were returned,

By Charles for 42 years and I am havwhich is a 39.6 percent McComb ing a hard time explaining to turnout. That figures out McComb is my Scouts the following questhat 60.4 percent of the a Precinct tion, as I constantly tell them voters don’t care who Committee Officer what the Constitution and Bill runs our country or how in Stevens County of Rights guarantees and what our government carries their responsibilities are as an on business. How hard adult: is it to blacken in little Where have the voters of Stevens boxes, fold a paper and put it in an enCounty gone? velope, put a stamp on it and mail it to In our recent past Primary on Aug. the Auditor’s office.

I have heard voters say we did not 10, 29,031 ballots were sent out and only

know enough about the people running for office to vote, because we did not get a voter’s pamphlet.

If you don’t know what you are voting for, there are a lot of knowledgable people and subjects on the Internet and there are Precinct Committee Officers all over Stevens County who are available to give voters information.

I am a PCO and our County officers are doing our best to give voters the See MCCOMB Page 8

Cumulative costs drive employer decisions The $15 minimum wage is an example of elected officials with tunnel vision passing sweeping legislation while ignoring the cumulative impacts of all of the other government mandates on employers.

They only zero-in on the costs and benefits of a single issue, such as the $15 an hour wage, when they ought to focus on all of the taxes, fees, regulations and laws.

Seattle’s ordinance took effect on April 1, 2015. It directs businesses with fewer than 500 employees to pay the $15 an hour wage starting in 2021.

Employers with 500 or more employees (either in Seattle or nationally) will reach that level in three years.

The University of Washington is charged with only studying the ordinance impacts on Seattle’s businesses, workers and the overall economy.

By Don C. Brunell Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist.

He 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.

Earlier this spring, UW researchers determined it had a minimal effect; however, they learned through employer surveys to anticipate businesses increasing prices for goods and services.

Meanwhile, some restaurants are already adding surcharges to their tabs. In Seattle, Sanford’s restaurants added a 2.55 percent “living wage surcharge” which goes to the house as a way to offset the costs of the city’s minimum wage hike.

If minimum wage expansion was not enough, earlier this month Mayor Ed Murray and the council unanimously passed the “secure schedul-

ing” ordinance. It required two weeks advanced notice of workers’ schedules, a minimum of 10 hours between shifts and employers paying workers if schedules are changed after they are posted.

That is called “predictability pay.”

It is an administrative nightmare and would apply to quick food services, such as fast food and coffee shops, and retail employers with 500 or more workers worldwide. It tags full-service restaurants with more than 500 employees and 40 establishments.

The combined impact of both city ordinances should be studied by UW. It is not just Seattle impacted by the minimum wage, at the state level, voters are asked to approve I-1433. If approved, it would step-up the state’s hourly minimum wage from $9.47 to $13.50 by 2020. It also requires employers to provide paid sick leave starting in 2018.

Seattle adopted its paid sick leave law in 2011. Workers in companies See BRUNELL Page 8

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OBITUARIES Samuella June Bolton

Sammie Bolton 1936-2016 Samuella June (McNeilly/Killmer) Bolton passed away peacefully on August 28, 2016. Sammie was born in Colfax, WA on May 17, 1936 to Samuel A. McNeilly and Stella M. (Bean/McNeilly) Poetter. Her family moved from Colfax to the Summit Valley area when she was nine months old and a few years later they moved to Chewelah.

Sammie attended school at St. Mary’s, Jenkins High School and graduated from Valley High School in 1954.

Sammie married her high school sweetheart, Donnie Killmer on September 11, 1954. She and Donnie started their family in Spokane before employment opportunities took them to Auburn, WA. The family moved back to the Chewelah area in 1972 after Donnie passed away from a short battle with Leukemia.

Sammie remarried and lived out of the area for nearly 40 years before returning

brunell Continued from Page 7 with 5 to 249 employees accrue a minimum of one hour of paid sick and “safe time” for every 40 hours worked.

Workers in companies with 250 or more employees accumulate a minimum of one hour for every 30 hours worked.

The point is our elected officials need to quit looking at issues in isolation. They must consider the impacts of all of the other federal, state and local taxes, fees and regulations to see the true picture of what they are doing to employers and job opportunities.

It is total cost of doing business which drives hiring and investment decisions. If it doesn’t “pencil out” in Seattle, San Francisco or Los Angeles (all cities which adopted the $15 minimum wage),

in 2012. She moved from Midwest City, OK to the Chewelah area to spend her last years with her son and his family. Sammie enjoyed family gatherings and she loved spending time with her great grandchildren. In May she celebrated her 80th birthday with nearly all of her family in attendance.

In the hours before she passed, Sammie left detailed instructions to purchase a specific gift for her threeyear-old great grandson’s upcoming birthday. Sammie loved her family dearly.

Sammie was preceded in death by her infant son (Larry), husband (Donnie), father (Sam), mother (Stella), and three sisters (Louise, Irene and Ruth). Sammie is survived by her three children: Arlene Mitchell (Don) of Choctaw, OK, Dennis Killmer (Kris) of Chewelah, WA, David Killmer of Oklahoma City, OK; one sister, Jackie Aebly (Ed) of Colville, WA; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

After receiving Jesus Christ as her personal savior, Sammie enjoyed studying her Bible and in her last days she came to appreciate the Apostle Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 5:8 – “We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord”. The family will hold a graveside service next year when all can attend. there is no way to stay in business there. The same applies to states like Washington.

The unintended consequences of the current approach are reduced work hours, fewer jobs, business closures or relocations, and an acceleration in the pace of automation.

Recently, Forrester Research reported new artificial intelligence systems and robots have replaced 6 percent of all U.S. jobs in the last five years.

Robots are penetrating restaurants as well. According to retired McDonald’s USA CEO Ed Rensi, it is “cheaper to buy a $35,000 robotic arm than it is to hire an employee who is inefficient making $15 an hour bagging French fries.”

Unfortunately, the reality in this highly competitive world is costs drive employer decisions.

FOOTBALL

santa Continued from Page 3 for toy donations from Oct. 15 through Nov. 31.

If you would like to donate money there will be a money envelope at the desk at both locations along with a folder where you can write your name, phone number and amount donated so that we may contact you and give you a receipt. If you would like to mail in a donation, you may write checks payable to Kiwanis Operation Santa and mail to PO Box 1051 Chewelah, Washington. You may contact Holly Ayers at (509) 680-6945 with any questions and she

coloring Continued from Page 3 converted each image into line art for ease in coloring.

Images ready for a new look inside the book include: the Chewelah sign, “beehive” kiln, Quartzite Mountain, 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort, Chewelah Golf Course and Country Club, the Children’s Pavilion, downtown storefronts, City Hall and Library, the Walter E. Goodman Historical Museum, St. Mary’s, Chewelah Airport, the Distinguished Young Woman

park ave.

Continued from Page 3 2017, but auditions will be at the beginning of October.

As usual, we are in need of cast, crew, and a pooka handler (Warning: he’s kind of temperamental). Auditions will be held at the 3rd Street Mall on the corner of Clay and Third Street in Chewelah.

editor Continued from Page 7 7. Two 5ks where people were encouraged to bring their pets 8. A performance by the Spokane Symphony 9. A day where the entire town held a yard sale This has got to be the weirdest concoction of local events that a town can host.

You hear the term “Keep Portland Weird” but has there been a time in history when Chewelah has been “normal”? I mean we’re named after a water snake or something.

will be happy to meet with you to accept the donation.

Sign up sheets for the families who need help this year will be located at The Lost But Found Thrift Store and The Chewelah Independent from Nov. 1 through Nov. 31. There will also be an announcement in the Chewelah Independent providing the dates and location for families that did sign their children up to pick up toys before Christmas.

The announcement for the pick up dates and location will also be posted on the announcement board in the Chewelah Post Office and the Chewelah Food Bank in November.

-Submitted by Chewelah Kiwanis

parade float and Light Up the Park pumpkins, as well as some common sites around the area such as a barn and wildlife.

“As a relative newbie, these are some of the sites that I associate with Chewelah the most,” said English.

The initial list had about 30 coloring page ideas, but due to space many had to be left out. “Maybe we’ll have an ‘Even More Colorful Chewelah’ coloring book in the spring,” laughed English.

“Colorful Chewelah” is available for $5 at Akers United Drug and Valley Drug.

Auditions will be Monday, Oct. 3, 2016 at 6 p.m.

Rehearsals will begin at the end of October or the beginning of November. The play will be directed by Joseph D. Wulczynski, who is hoping a ‘bunch of people’ show up to ensure he can cast the 12 other members. Come on down and try out. You never know: you may have the opportunity to meet the ghost of Jimmy Stewart. In theater, anything can happen.

If you say there’s nothing to do in town, you’re not looking. One can exhaust themselves going to all these events that are drastically different from one another.

You can thank community members and local businesses willing to support them for that.

Instead of thinking it’s like any other small town where nothing is going on, there are some community members in this town that are perfectly fine with doing something unique and want to keep things vibrant.

I’ve got to applaud them because they’re pulling it off.

Prosecutor’s Journal

By Stevens County Prosecuting Attorney Tim Rasmussen

Week of September 29, 2016 WHAT IS PRINTED IN THE WDFW RULEBOOK IS NOT CORRECT A reader of the Spokesman-Review gave me a copy of an interesting article published on Sept. 7. It was about a press release by the Washington Dept of Fish and Wildlife regarding the published Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations book, which contain the rules all big game hunters must follow.

The press release by the WDFW announced that there were “mistakes” in the regulation book. The biggest mistakes relate to the general modern firearms hunting dates and game units in NE Washington. The corrections include dates, designated game units and type of deer that will be legal to hunt. The press release advises that folks must to go to the WDFW website to find the correct regulations in spite of what is written in the rule book.

Many of the corrections involve seriously broad changes such as changing words like “legal deer” to “any deer” and in other places “any deer” to any “buck.” There are changes to the dates when hunting is allowed and in which game units. The book takes study and the information is, in my opinion, hard to find and to understand how the corrections are applied. I know the WDFW officers are very familiar with the regulation book and they know how to use it, but to the general public it is not so clear. This episode of finding “mistakes” does nothing to make it easier for citizens.

So let the reader beware: What is written in the rulebook is not correct. You must go to the WDFW website and figure out how the rules have changed as they apply to where the reader wants to hunt and when. Good Luck!

POLICE BLOTTER

BY CHEWELAH POLICE CHIEF MARK BURROWS

Week of September 29, 2016 On Saturday, September 24, two young men loitered at a restaurant that was closing, causing the employees to be concerned for their safety. Suspect #1 had been trespassed from the establishment and was placed in cuffs. Suspect #2 was 86’d and ordered to leave the area but, instead, he attempted to sneak up behind the arresting officer. An off-duty officer happened to drive by and see what was happening. The off-duty officer assisted at the scene and was assaulted by Suspect #2. Suspect #2 told the officer he was going to kill him, etc.

A brilliant proverb instructs parents to, “Raise up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

The Chewelah PD handled approximately 33 calls last week.... On Sunday, Sept. 18, the light department was paged just after 2100 hrs after a man drove his pickup into a power pole and caused a power outage. The driver was taken to jail after it was discovered he’d allegedly pointed a gun at a man and then attempted to run him over. A big thanks to the Sheriff’s Office for the backup this week! Fourteen of the week’s calls were traffic stops; a minor fender bender; officers responded to three incomplete 911 calls; and a theft was reported. Adults at an apartment complex repeatedly failed to get along, then called 911; a traffic situation was reported after two males in imported cars sped around the block without stopping at stop signs; and a juvenile was arrested for domestic violence. A woman reported that a young boy threw a knife at another boy; a bicyclist reported being chased by an aggressive dog; an assist to the ambulance crew; and a report of malicious mischief. A citizen reported a prowler in the 1000 block of W. King; a citizen requested a welfare check on an impaired person who’d left the scene. The complainant guessed she was headed for a saloon.

Hamel passed, ran and caught a touchdown the second quarter. for the Lions.

Flett would finish the Hunters (2-1) will host 2-3 Selkirk this game with 28 yards rushing Continued from Page 6 Friday at 3 p.m. on 11 carries along with 37 yards passing, going 5-for-9 with long touchdown run by McInelly Jr. in the two interceptions. fourth quarter.

Inchelium looks in playoff form in win Inchelium answered back to Flett’s score, Northwest Christian had their players however, and got another Finley touchdown over Wellpinit step aside and let two Kettle Falls blockers and – this time from 10 yards out to take a com“Jr.” streak towards the endzone. The gesture Inchelium brought balance and strength

by NW Christian Jim Nendel was something into their Northeast 1B matchup against un- manding 24-6 lead with 2:18 to go in the half.

Wellpinit threw an interception on their not lost on Finley, who expressed gratitude defeated Wellpinit. They came out with the next drive and Inchelium scored with 56 secafter the game for NW Christian helping with 62-12 victory while passing for 192 yards and onds left before halftime as Jaden Erickson the moment. throwing four touchdown passes to improve threw a 31-yard pass to Finley. At halftime, Kettle Falls (1-3) will host Reardan this to 3-1 on the season.

Wellpinit faced a 32-6 deficit but got a relief Friday.

On the ground, Waylon Lelone rushed with homecoming festivities that saw Flett befor two touchdowns and 70 yards as the Horing named homecoming king. nets’ bruising running back. Meanwhile wide 1B Football: Hunters offense Inchelium opened up the third quarter receiver Winston Finley caught three touchwith another touchdown drive, capped off continues to roll down passes and collected 110 yards receivwith a 20-yard run by Lelone. Wellpinit puntColumbia continues to show the beauty ing. ed on their next possession, and Lelone made of eight-man football, downing St. John-EndiThey put the pressure on Wellpinit early, cott 68-6 last Friday in Northeast 1B football recovering an onside kick to open the game. them pay again with a seven-yard touchdown run that made it 48-6 with 5:56 left in the third action.

Four minutes later, Finley ran into the endThe Lions scored 44 points in the first zone from a yard out to make it 8-0 Inchelium. quarter.

After another Redskin punt, Erickson quarter and held St. John scoreless for the first The Redskins fumbled on the first play would again find Finley for a 32-yard touchthree quarters. of their first drive and Inchelium was able to Daniell Wines had four carries for 92 capitalize, as Lelone rushed it in from three down pass to put Inchelium up 54-6 as time expired in the third quarter. yards and two touchdowns while Frank yards out for their second touchdown.

With Tonasket out, Wellpinit did find a brought spot in Philip Garcia. Garcia returned Inchelium lead 16-0 as the opening kickoff in the fourth quarter for each team traded possessions ! n io t o m an 80-yard touchdown. Getting the bulk of the o r to round out the first quarter. essful p c c u carries in the fourth quarter, Garcia finished s ls a Wellpinit turned the ball over ign equ s e with 51 yards on the ground. d t a e r G on downs on their third drive • Powerful web sites Inchelium, however, capped off their of the game, but Inchelium scoring as McKennon Andrews threw a 47• Effective print campaigns gave it right back to them by yard touchdown pass to Finley to make it the • Branding impact throwing a pick to Shaylon final of 62-12.

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mccomb Continued from Page 7 information to make knowledgeable voters.

Our fore fathers must be turning over in their graves. They fought to give our America a country free from Tyranny.

They drew up the Declaration of Independence, then the Articles of Confederation, and finally the Constitution. Those men put their lives on the line; if our revolution had failed, they would have been shot, or hung.

On the completion of the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin came out and said, “we have given you a Republic if you can keep it.” He was saying: know your problems and know the people running for office and voting.

The United States is a Republic ruled by law, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, granting us freedom of speech, press, fair trials, and right to assembly, freedom of religion, right to bear arms, freedom from cruel and unusual punishment, free from unreasonable search and seizure.

All we have to do, to protect our freedoms, is vote. It has been obvious that the large precentage of voters in Stevens County do not care what we are leaving future generations. Look at the mess our government is in right now because voters are not doing what our forefathers directed.

On a positive point, now is our chance to show the other counties in the state that Stevens County sets the pace, and does care who runs our government and interprets the laws by doing our homework and voting in the upcoming general election. Ballots will begin to be dropped on October 19, and must be postmarked by Nov. 8. Now is the time to show the Citizens of Washington that Stevens County wants to make a difference.

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_____________________ 10 AUTOS/TRUCKS/ MOTORCYCLES

1993 Chevy Caprice Classic.

Must sell grandmas car. 71k original miles, V8, power locks, power windows, cruise control, air conditioning.

Runs excellent, minor body damage, 4 mounted studded snow tires included. $2,200 OBO 509-821-1537. C10/6 _______________________ Abandoned vehicle sale:1977 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN VIN: CKR1267F115467.

Sale to be held OCTOBER 5, 2016 at 12:30pm with viewing one hour prior at God Fearing Brothers LTD, 806 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA. A9/29 _______________________ Abandoned vehicle sale: 1988 TOYOTA CAMRY VIN: JT2SV22E4J3278505 . Sale to be held OCTOBER 5, 2016 at 12:30pm with viewing one hour prior at God Fearing Brothers LTD, 806 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA. A9/29 _______________________ Abandoned vehicle sale:1997 MAZDA PROTÉGÉ 4DR VIN: JM1BC1414V0131142.

Sale to be held OCTOBER 5, 2016 at 12:30pm with viewing one hour prior at God Fearing Brothers LTD, 806 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA.. A9/29 _______________________

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10 AUTOS/TRUCKS/ MOTORCYCLES Abandoned vehicle sale:2000 FORD EXPLORER VIN: 1FMZU62X4YZC26358.

Sale to be held OCTOBER 5, 2016 at 12:30pm with viewing one hour prior at God Fearing Brothers LTD, 806 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA. A9/29 _______________________ Abandoned vehicle sale: 1987 BUICK RIVCP VIN: 1G4EZ1130HU406970 .

Sale to be held OCTOBER 5, 2016 at 12:30pm with viewing one hour prior at God Fearing Brothers LTD, 806 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA. A9/29 _______________________ Abandoned vehicle sale: 1993 SUBARU LEGACY 4DR VIN: 4S3BC6332P7647767.

Sale to be held OCTOBER 5, 2016 at 12:30pm with viewing one hour prior at God Fearing Brothers LTD, 806 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA. A9/29 _______________________ Abandoned vehicle sale:1977 DODGE TRVAN VIN: B21BE7X098691. Sale to be held OCTOBER 5, 2016 at 12:30pm with viewing one hour prior at God Fearing Brothers LTD, 806 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA. A9/29 _______________________ Abandoned vehicle sale: 1995 HONDA CIVIC CP VIN: 2HGEJ2120SH548000 . Sale to be held OCTOBER 5, 2016 at 12:30pm with viewing one hour prior at God Fearing Brothers LTD, 806 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA. A9/29 _______________________ Abandoned vehicle sale: 1994 TOYOTA PU VIN: JT4VN13G3R5146592. Sale to be held OCTOBER 5, 2016 at 12:30pm with viewing one hour prior at God Fearing Brothers LTD, 806 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA. A9/29 _______________________ Abandoned vehicle sale: 1991 FORD BRONCO VIN: 1FMEU15N5MLA39901.

Sale to be held OCTOBER 5, 2016 at 12:30pm with viewing one hour prior at God Fearing Brothers LTD, 806 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA. A9/29 _______________________

11 RV/CAMPERS

15 HELP WANTED

Abandoned vehicle sale:1993 14 FT COLEMAN CAMPER VIN: 4CA684E17P7216257.

Sale to be held OCTOBER 5, 2016 at 12:30pm with viewing one hour prior at God Fearing Brothers LTD, 806 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA. A9/29 _______________________

Quail Hollow Assisted Living Facility in Chewelah recruiting for a parttime Certified Nurse’s Aide position. 15+ hours guaranteed per week. Must be willing to work varying days/shifts. Join our dynamic team to provide services to our residents. CNA license and food handler’s card req.

Resume to: N.E. Washington Health Programs Attn: ALF/ PO Box 808 / Chewelah WA 99109. EOE and provider.

Application deadline: Until filled. D10/20 _______________________

15 HELP WANTED FULL TIME Certified Medical Assistants needed for our medical clinics in Chewelah and Colville. WA License req. Wages DOE/ Exc benefits. Mail resume to: N.E.W. Health Programs/ Attn: CMA/ PO Box 808/ Chewelah WA 99109. www.newhp.org. EOE and provider. App deadline: OPEN until filled. D10/13 _______________________ Handyman wanted. Fence repair, etc. 509-935-4524, Call Mary. C10/6 _______________________ HEAD START LEAD TEACHERS Rural Resources Community Action is currently accepting applications for Lead Teachers - Level 2 or 3 in our Colville and Newport Head Start classrooms. Fulltime school year, exempt; $1,778-$2,159/month plus benefits; DOE. Position is required to plan, organize and conduct activities in a Head Start preschool classroom.

Valid driver’s license & criminal history check required. For application and complete position description and requirements, visit WorkSourceWA.com.

Positions are open until filled.

Rural Resources is an AA/ EOE employer F9/29 _______________________ Our Daily Driver Delivery Driver.

FT, M-F. Must pass drug & background tests. Email detailed professional driving experience to: ourdailydel@ hotmail.com. C9/29 _______________________ Valley School District is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: • Substitute Teachers for Valley School • Substitute Para-educators Please visit our website at www.valleysd.org/ employment for required application materials. EOE. C9/29 _______________________

Abandoned vehicle sale: 1981 CHEV C2PU VIN: 1GCGC24M1BF331331.

Sale to be held OCTOBER 5, 2016 at 12:30pm with viewing one hour prior at God Fearing Brothers LTD, 806 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA. A9/29 MS/HS ACADEMIC _______________________ TUTORS (2), MS/HS ALE PARAPROFESSIONAL Abandoned vehicle sale: (1), MAINTENANCE / 1997 PONTIAC SNFCV CUSTODIAL SUB. POOL VIN: 4G2JB3240VB202514 Mary Walker School District . Sale to be held OCTOBER (MWSD, Springdale, WA) 5, 2016 at 12:30pm with is accepting applications for viewing one hour prior at the above part-time positions God Fearing Brothers LTD, for the 2016-2017 school 806 E Main Ave, Chewelah, year. Applicants possessing WA. A9/29 a WA State Teaching _______________________ Certificate are preferred for the Tutor positions.

The ParaProfessional position 11 RV/CAMPERS will assist with ALE students, learning plans and include clerical duties.

These Abandoned vehicle sale: 1977 positions are both open until CHRYSLER WINNEBAGO filled. For more information MOTOR HOME VIN: about these positions, contact 70F40J111143. Sale to be our High School Principal held OCTOBER 5, 2016 at (509-248-4533). For more 12:30pm with viewing one information about the hour prior at God Fearing Maintenance/Custodial Sub. Brothers LTD, 806 E Main Pool position, contact our Ave, Chewelah, WA. A9/29 District Office. Certificated _______________________ and Classified Employment Applications can be obtained by contacting our District 2006 Jayco Eagle 301RLS- Office (509-258-4534), 33 foot Fifth Wheel $17800 visiting our District Office, Excellent Condition, One or by downloading a copy Owner, Stored in Shed, from our web site (www.

Double Slide, Rear Living marywalker.org/careers). All Space w/2 Swivel/Rockers, original application materials Hide-A-Bed Sofa, Dinette, should be brought in or mailed King Dome Satellite TV with (no faxes or emails, please) Receiver, Double Kitchen to: MWSD, Attn: MS/HS Sink, 3 Burner Range/ Academic Tutor Position OR Attn: MS/HS ALE ParaPro Microwave, Refrigerator, Position OR Attn: Maint./ Pantry, Oak Cabinets, Angle Custodial Position, P.O. Shower, Wardrobe, Queen Box 159 (500 N. 4th St.), Bed, AC, Forced Air Ducted Springdale, WA 99173. AN Heat and More Call (509)- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 738-6530. C9/29 EMPLOYER. C10/6 _______________________ _______________________

To place your ad contact us at 935-8422, 401 S. Park, Suite A, or theindependent@centurytel.net Rates start at just $6.00 per week Deadline is Friday at 5:00pm 24 GARDEN/ PRODUCE Sherman Creek Orchard has Honeycrisp apples for $1.00lb, Cascade, Flemish Beauty, D’Anjou, and Bartlett pears, Gala, Jonathon, Fuji, McIntosh, Jonagold, Pippin, Red and Golden Delicious apples all .75lb Please bring your own boxes. Hours : Sun 8-1/Mon-Fri 8-5. 738-6997 A9/29 _______________________

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4 Hankook tires 175/70 R13 82 T, siped and studded on rims (4 holes) $150. Call 509435-8663. Local. C9/29 17 GARAGE SALES/ _______________________ AUCTIONS FIGHT VIRUS AND BACTERIA with, Bazaar. New and good used items. October 7 & 8, 10am to I m m u n o V i r a B i o t i c , 4pm, at the Chewelah Senior Citricidal, SIVER BIOTIC Center, 302 E. Main. A10/06 (proven to kill MRSA) all _______________________ in stock at SAGO Naturals & More, 110 E. Main, Chewelah, WA. or call 1-877935-2633 toll free, local.

TFN09/15 Fall _______________________ Rummage Sale Troy Built tiller-horse. New October 7 & 8 Brigs 6 hp engine. $475. John 9:00am-3:30pm May 935-8694. C10/6 _______________________ St. Paul Lutheran Church

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26 HOUSES FOR RENT

Waitts Lake Home for Sale or Rent priced reduced to $185,000 or rent $900/month.

3 bed/1 bath with access to homeowners beach. Stove, 19 SERVICES refrigerator, W/D, DW, attached carport, excellent view. No pets no smoking.

Dean’s Excavation LLC. Call 509-680-2990 or 509Backhoe work, water and 680-3164. C10/13 sewer lines, utility ditches, _______________________ foundation prep, septic systems and test holes. Call Quiet small creekside home, Dean Rusher at Dean’s surrounded by retirees. All Excavation (509) 935-4982. appliances including w/d. No DEANSEL972DU. TFN4/21 smoking, no pets. W/S/G plus _______________________ lawn maintenance. 936-1619.

TFN07/21 Hazelwoods Tree Specialist _______________________ LLC Tree/bush trimming, pruning, tree removals, hedge Now available in Chewelah, trimming, stump grinding, 2 bdrm house and 1 bdrm fire prevention trimming. apartment.

936-3178, Licensed, Bonded, Insured. TFN09/08 UBI# 603579879. Call 509- _______________________ 935-0542. F10/27 _______________________ Jump Off Joe Enterprises LLC Tree Service/Logging.

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27 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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28 COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Downtown Chewelah professional building available for lease. Up to 1500 sq ft of recently renovated space, ½ block off Main St, visible from Hwy 395. Negotiable rates/ options. Call 509-936-4230 for more info. TFN02/11 _______________________ For Lease - Retail shop with office, Hwy 395 in Chewelah, lighted sign. Available June 1st. Contact Mark at Park Street Group 935-6700.

TFN05/05 _______________________ 525 square foot business space for rent. Space is divided into two rooms.

Located in the city limits.

Inquire at the local American Legion Post 54 in Chewelah, or call 935-8464. TFN3/17 _______________________

30 LOTS/ACREAGE FOR SALE 3/4 acre lot near Jump Off Joe. Water, electricity, and septic installed. $57,000.

509-885-6342. TFN8/4 _______________________ Publisher’s Notice: All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” 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 tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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(646) 922-8186 / swp2016campaign@gmail.com Gloria Estela La Riva / Eugene Puryear 1423 10th Ave, Notice is hereby given that a General Election shall be held on the Socialism & Liberation Party Nominees Seattle, WA 98122 8th day of November 2016. In accordance with R.C.W. 29A.52.355 (206) 367-3820 / seattle@pslweb.org the registration deadline for a person who is not registered to vote Jill Stein / Ajamu Baraku PO Box 260197, in the state of Washington and for any person already registered to Green Party Nominees Madison, WI 53726 vote in Washington State and wishes to update or transfer his or her (801) 303-7922 / hq@jill2016.com registration on-line or by mail will be at the close of business on Darrell L. Castle / Scott N. Bradley 9245 Poplar Ave STE 5 #156 October 10, 2016 in order to vote. Law does permit a person to Constitution Party Nominees Germantown, TN 38138 register to vote between twenty-nine (29) and eight (8) days before (901) 481-5441 / info@castle2016.com an election if that person comes in person to the Auditor’s Office to Gary Johnson / Bill Weld PO box 4422 register and is not currently registered in the State of Washington. Libertarian Party Nominees Salt Lake City, UT 84110 The deadline for registering through this process is October 31, 2016. United States Senator 6 Year Term Patty Murray PO Box 3662, A registered voter that fails to transfer his or her residential address (Prefers Democratic Party) Seattle, WA 98124 by this deadline may vote according to his or her previous registration (206) 659-4915 / campmail@pattymurray.com address. This deadline applies only to the election named above and Chris Vance PO Box 1972, during the period said registration books are closed for said election. (Prefers Republican Party) Auburn, WA 98071 The registration books will be open again on November 9, 2016 for (253) 326-0816 / info@chrisvanceforsenate.com registration of voters for future elections.

Congressional District No. 5 U.S. Representative 2 Year Term The General Election shall be held entirely by mail and your ballot Cathy McMorris Rodgers PO Box 137, will be mailed approximately 18 days prior to the election. Voted (Prefers Republican Party) Spokane, WA 99210 ballots will require postage on the return envelope. If you do not (509) 624-1199 / info@cathyforcongress.com receive your ballot, contact the Stevens County Election Department Joe Pakootas PO Box 4494, by telephone at: (509)-684-7514, toll free: 1-866-307-9060, apply (Prefers Democratic Party) Spokane, WA 99220 in person or by mail at 215 S. Oak St, Rm. 106, Colville, WA; or by (509) 850-3235 / info@PakootasforCongress.com email at elections@co.stevens.wa.us. Replacement ballots for this Governor 4 Year Term election may be issued up to Election Day and are available online Jay Inslee PO Box 21067, on our website: www.votestevenscounty.com by selecting the MY (Prefers Democratic Party) Seattle, WA 98111 VOTE option or by contacting the elections department.

(206) 533-0575 / Jay@JayInslee.com Bill Bryant PO Box 2121, Accessible Voting Units will be available to the public 20 days prior (Prefers Republican Party) Tacoma, WA 98401 to the General Election in the Stevens County Election Department (253) 220-5051 / info@billbryantforgovernor.com 4 Year Term for voters with disabilities or who would prefer to not vote a paper Lt. Governor ballot. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Cyrus Habib 11900 NE 1st St Ste 300, (Prefers Democratic Party) Bellevue, WA 98005 The Stevens County Canvassing board or its duly authorized (425) 679-9103 / cyrus@cyrushabib.com PMB 173 5500, Olympia Dr H105, representatives will begin processing ballots for the General Election Marty McClendon Gig Harbor, WA 98335 at 9:00 a.m. on the 17th day of October, 2016 and will continue (Prefers Republican Party) each day from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as necessary until twenty one (206) 818-4308 / info@electmarty.com (21) days following the election when the Auditor will convene the Secretary of State 4 Year Term Canvass Board on November 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Stevens Kim Wyman PO Box 3812, Lacey, WA 98509 County Election Processing Center, 425 N. Hwy, Colville, WA (Prefers Republican Party) to complete the canvass and certify the results. Meetings of the (360) 746-6668 / Kim@kimwyman.com Canvassing Board are open public meetings under Chapter RCW Tina Podlodowski PO Box 20655, (Prefers Democratic Party) Seattle, WA 98102 42.30.

(206) 419-1364 / Tina@votersfortina.com 4 Year Term The following is the full, true and correct copy of the Official Ballot State Treasurer PO Box 277, titles of those measures which have been referred pursuant to state Duane Davidson (Prefers Republican Party) Richland, WA 99352 law to the voters of this state for their approval or rejection.

(509) 366-3646 / Duane@electDuaneDavidson.org Michael Waite PO Box 721, Initiatives to the People (Prefers Republican Party) Bothell, WA 98041 Initiative Measure No. 1433 Initiative Measure No. 1433 concerns labor standards. This measure (425) 233-8176 / info@HireMichaelWaite.com 4 Year Term would increase the state minimum wage to $11.00 in 2017, $11.50 State Auditor 30720 19th Ave S, in 2018, $12.00 in 2019, and $13.50 in 2020, require employers to Mark Miloscia (Prefers Republican Party) Federal Way, WA 98003 provide paid sick leave, and adopt related laws.

(253) 839-7087 / miloscia@comcast.net Should this measure be enacted into law?

Pat (Patrice) McCarthy 2661 N Pearl St #409, Yes (Prefers Democratic Party) Tacoma, WA 98407 No (253) 693-8147 / pat@patmccarthy.org Initiative Measure No. 1464 4 Year Term Initiative Measure No. 1464 concerns campaign finance laws and Attorney General 8255 2nd Ave NE, lobbyists. This measure would create a campaign-finance system; Bob Ferguson Seattle, WA 98115 allow residents to direct state funds to candidates; repeal the non- (Prefers Democratic Party) resident sales-tax exemption; restrict lobbying employment by (206) 486-2621 / info@electbobferguson.com 106 E Gilman Ave, certain former public employees; and add enforcement requirements. Joshua B. Trumbull (Prefers Libertarian Party) Arlington, WA 98223 Should this measure be enacted into law?

(425) 309-7700 / josh@joshuatrumbull.com Yes Commissioner of Public Lands 4 Year Term No Steve McLaughlin PO Box 1001, Initiative Measure No. 1491 Seabeck, WA 98380 Initiative Measure No. 1491 concerns court-issued extreme risk (Prefers Republican Party) protection orders temporarily preventing access to firearms. This (509) 885-4541 / Steve@mac4lands.org PO Box 20664, measure would allow police, family, or household members to obtain Hilary Franz Seattle, WA 98102 court orders temporarily preventing firearms access by persons (Prefers Democratic Party) exhibiting mental illness, violent or other behavior indicating they (206) 734-9729 / hilary@hilaryfranz.com Superintendent of Public Instruction 4 Year Term may harm themselves or others.

Erin Jones PO Box 23125, Should this measure be enacted into law?

Seattle, WA 98102 Yes (360) 918-3498 / Erinjonesin2016@gmail.com No Chris Reykdal 855 Trosper Rd, Ste 108-117, Initiative Measure No.1501 Tumwater, WA 98512 Initiative Measure No. 1501 concerns seniors and vulnerable individuals. This measure would increase the penalties for criminal (360) 790-3151 / chris4wakids@gmail.com 4 Year Term identity theft and civil consumer fraud targeted at seniors or Insurance Commissioner PO Box 15017, vulnerable individuals; and exempt certain information of vulnerable Mike Kreidler (Prefers Democratic Party) Tumwater, WA 98511 individuals and in-home caregivers from public disclosure.

(360) 819-6956 / mike@mikekreidler.com Should this measure be enacted into law?

Richard Schrock 1430 N Lake Stickney Dr, Yes (Prefers Republican Party) Lynnwood, WA 98087 No (425) 745-9380 / Richard@commissionerschrock.com Initiatives to the Legislature Legislative District 7 Initiative Measure No.732 2 Year Term Initiative Measure No. 732 concerns taxes. This measure would State Representative Position 1 PO Box 37, impose a carbon emission tax on certain fossil fuels and fossil-fuel- Shelly Short generated electricity, reduce the sales tax by one percentage point and (Prefers Republican Party) Addy, WA 99101 increase a low-income exemption, and reduce certain manufacturing (509) 994-7430 / shelly@vote4shelly.com taxes.

Legislative District 7 State Representative Position 2 2 Year Term Should this measure be enacted into law?

Joel Kretz 1014 Toroda Creek Rd, Yes (Prefers Republican Party) Wauconda, WA 98859 No (509) 779-4105 / kretzranch@gmail.com Initiative Measure No. 735 615 W Pine St Apt 20, Initiative Measure No. 735 concerns a proposed amendment to Mike Foster Newport, WA 99156 the federal constitution. This measure would urge the Washington (Prefers Libertarian Party) state congressional delegation to propose a federal constitutional (509) 280-6478 / mbf.gbc@gmail.com amendment that constitutional rights belong only to individuals, not COUNTY- PARTISAN OFFICES 4 Year Term corporations, and constitutionally-protected free speech excludes the Commissioner District No. 1 Wes McCart 4979 Lyons Hill Rd, (Prefers spending of money.

Republican Party) Springdale, WA 99173 Should this measure be enacted into law?

(509) 258-4041 / wesm03828@gmail.com Yes Commissioner District No. 3 4 Year Term No Steve Parker 3401 Hwy 25 N Apt B, Advisory Votes (Prefers Republican Party) Northport, WA 99157 Advisory Vote No. 14 (509) 732-4102 / slparker@wildblue.net House Bill 2768 PO Box 621, The legislature extended, without a vote of the people, the insurance Matt Wolohan Northport, WA 99157 premium tax to some insurance for stand-alone family dental plans, (Prefers Democrat Party) costing an indeterminate amount in the first ten years, for government (509) 732-6246 / webeeple@gmail.com County Treasurer Unexpired 2-year term spending.

This tax increase should be: Leslie Valz PO Box 212, Repealed (Prefers Republican Party) Colville, WA 99114 Maintained (509) 563-9050 / Valzfortreasurer@gmail.com Advisory Vote No. 15 PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT 1 6 year term Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2778 The legislature imposed, without a vote of the people, certain COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 PO Box 166 limitations on the retail sales and use tax exemptions for clean Wade A. Carpenter Loon Lake, WA 99148 alternative-fuel vehicles, costing $2,000,000 in the first ten years, for (509) 233-2521 JUDICIAL – NON PARTISAN OFFICES government spending.

State This tax increase should be: Supreme Court Justice Position 1 6 Year Term Repealed Mary Yu 603 Stewart St #819, Maintained

Seattle, WA 98101 Proposed Amendment to the State Constitution (206) 682-7328 / mary@justicemaryyu.com Senate Joint Resolution No. 8210 PO Box 7524, The legislature has proposed a constitutional amendment on David DeWolf Spokane, WA 99207 the deadline for completing state legislative and congressional redistricting. This amendment would require the state redistricting (509) 315-2224 / David@DeWolfForJustice.org commission to complete redistricting for state legislative and Supreme Court Justice Position 5 6 Year Term 6963 Littlerock Rd SW, congressional districts by November 15 of each year ending in a one, Barbara Madsen

Olympia, WA 98512 46 days earlier than currently required.

(253) 905-3272 / JusticeBarbaraMadsen@gmail.com Should this constitutional amendment be: Greg Zempel 110 West 6th Ave PMB 220, Approved

Ellensburg, WA 98926 Rejected (509) 436-7819 / Greg.Zempel@ZempelForJustice.org PARTISAN OFFICES Supreme Court Justice Position 6 6 Year Term President / Vice President 4 Year Term Charles (Charlie) Wiggins PO Box 10028, Hillary Clinton / Tim Kaine PO Box 5256, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Democratic Party Nominees New York, NY 10185-5256 (253) 227-4954 / info@justicecharliewiggins.com (646) 854-1432 / info@hillaryclinton.com PO Box 26491, Donald J. Trump / Michael R. Pence 725 Fifth Avenue, Fifth Floor, Dave Larson Federal Way, WA 98093 Republican Party Nominees New York, NY 10185-5256 (206) 257-2075 / JudgeLarson@LarsonForJustice.org (646) 736-1779 / info@donaldtrump.com 4 Year Term Alyson Kennedy / Osborne Hart 227 W 29th St, 6th Floor, Superior Court Judge Position 1 Patrick A. Monasmith PO Box 806, Socialist Workers Party Nominees New York, NY 10001

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Chewelah, WA 99109 (509) 936-2669 / reelectjudgemonasmith@gmail.com C. Olivia Irwin 344 E Birch Ave Ste 102,

Colville, WA 99114 (509) 684-9252 / Irwin4Judge2016@gmail.com Superior Court Judge Position 2 4 Year Term Jessica (Taylor) Reeves PO Box 33,

Chewelah, WA 99109 (509) 936-0729 / info@jessicaforjudge.com Terry L. Williams 842 E 1st Avenue,

Colville, WA 99114 (509) 684-5276 / williamsforjudge@outlook.com Chewelah SD No. 36 Proposition No. 1 DISSOLUTION AND REAPPORTIONMENT OF DIRECTORS’ DISTRICTS The Board of Directors of the Chewelah School District No. 36, Stevens County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 2015/201612 concerning the dissolution and reapportionment of its directors’ districts. This proposition would authorize the district to dissolve its five existing directors’ districts and reapportion the district into three director districts, each with an elected representative, and two directors elected at-large to better facilitate citizen participation as board members, as provided in Resolution No. 2015/2016-12.

Should this proposition be approved?

Yes No NINE MILE FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 325-179 PROPOSITION NO. 1 BONDS TO CONSTRUCT A NEW LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL The Board of Directors of Nine Mile Falls School District No. 325-179 adopted Resolution No. 8-16, concerning a proposition to improve safety, infrastructure and educationally outdated classrooms.

This proposition would authorize the District to: construct and equip a new high school to replace Lakeside High School that will include classrooms, science and technology labs, library, performing arts/ community center, main and auxiliary gymnasiums, multipurpose areas, athletic and maintenance facilities, and other capital improvements; issue no more than $33,475,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 20 years; and levy annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 8-16.

Should this proposition be: Approved Rejected Vote by Mail precincts for the purpose of holding the above mentioned General Election are as follows: Polling Place: Stevens County Courthouse, 215 South Oak St, Rm 106, Colville, WA, (Handicapped Accessible – Yes) Addy, Camas, Camas Prairie, Columbia, Colville Valley, Echo, Echo Valley, Daisy, Evans, Hunters, Kelly Hill Loon Lake 1 & 2 , Rock Cut, Summit, First Thought, Wellpinit, Williams Valley, Stone Lodge, Tum Tum 1-5, Walkers Prairie, Meyers Falls 1 & 2, Quartzite 1 & 2, Valley 1 & 2, Arden 1 & 2, Clayton 1 & 2, Orin 1 & 2, Waitts Lake, Chewelah 1-3 , Chewelah Fore, Colville 1-7, Kettle Falls 1 & 2, Marcus, Northport, Springdale.

Returned ballots must be postmarked by Election day; or you may return your ballot in person at the Stevens County Auditor’s Office 215 S. Oak St., Room 106, Colville, between the hours of 8:00 a.m.

– 4:30 p.m. Official drop off sites on Election Day will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and are in the following locations: Stevens County Courthouse Auditor’s Office 215 S Oak St, Room 106 Colville, WA 99114 Lake Spokane Elementary School 6015 Hwy 291 Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026 Fire District No. 1 Admin Bldg 4532 Railroad Ave Clayton, WA 99110 (across from the Clayton Drive-in) United Church of Christ 10 E Webster Chewelah, WA 99109 TIM GRAY, COUNTY AUDITOR & EX-OFFICIO SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS Published: September 29, 2016

NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION WITH OPTIONAL DNS 4 Corners Properties, LLC Building Permit Application #16324 & SEPA Review SEPA 2016-005 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to SCC 3.30, that Stevens County has received a permit application for the following project that may be of interest to you: Applicant: 4 Corners Properties LLC File No: Building Permit Application BPA Environmental Review SEPA 2016-005

#16324

and

Description of Proposal: to construct a 7 self storage structures containing a total of approximately 72,000 square feet. This project is a permitted use on approximately 6.6 acres within the Business zone within the Loon Lake Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development (LAMIRD).

Location of Proposal: A portion of the NW1/4, known as Assessor’s Tax #120, #121 and #143 in Section 34, Township 30 North, Range 41 East, W.M., in Stevens County, Washington. Tax Parcels #5290600 and #5290700. Site Address: 3935-A Hwy 292, Loon Lake, WA. Stevens County has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a determination of nonsignificance (DNS) for this project. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project.

There is a 15-day comment period on this project. Written comments may be submitted to Jenni Anderson, Stevens County Land Services.

Mailing Address: 215 S. Oak, Courthouse Annex, Colville, WA, 99114. Street Address: 260 South Oak, Courthouse Annex, Colville, WA. Email address: janderso@co.stevens.wa.us. Phone (509) 6842401. Fax: 509-684-7525. Comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2016.

Agencies, tribes, and the public have the right to comment on the application, receive notice of and participate in appeal hearings, request a copy of the decision once made and, if he or she has standing, to appeal. The Notice of Decision will be sent only to those that request it. An administrative decision will be made on the application after the close of the public comment period.

The file is available for public inspection at the Stevens County Land Services Planning Division located at 260 South Oak, Courthouse Annex, Colville, Washington, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding County holidays.

Published: Sept. 22, 29, 2016

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SPOKANE COUNTY NO. 16-401260-6 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

redemption period by paying the amount bid at the sheriff’s sale plus additional costs, taxes, assessments, certain other amounts, fees, and interest. If you are interested in redeeming the property contact the undersigned sheriff at the address stated below to determine the exact amount necessary to redeem.

215 South Oak, P.O. Box 186 Colville, WA. 99114-0186 509 684-5296

By: Kate Manke, Civil Division

In Re the Estate of: ROBERT LEE HAYNES, Deceased.

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication: September 22, 2016 Personal Representative: LUCILLE E. HAYNES Attorney for the Personal Representative: LEVI E. LILJENQUIST Address for Mailing or Service: 522 W. Riverside Ave. Suite 800 Spokane, WA 99201

IMPORTANT NOTICE: IF THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR OR DEBTORS DO NOT REDEEM THE PROPERTY BY 1000 AM ON THE 7th DAY OF JUNE 2017 THE END OF THE REDEMPTION PERIOD, THE PURCHASER AT THE SHERIFF’S SALE WILL BECOME THE OWNER AND MAY EVICT THE OCCUPANT FROM THE PROPERTY UNLESS THE OCCUPANT IS A TENANT HOLDING UNDER AN UNEXPIRED LEASE. IF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS OCCUPIED AS A PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE BY THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR OR DEBTORS AT THE TIME OF SALE, HE, SHE, THEY, OR ANY OF THEM MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO RETAIN POSSESSION DURING THE REDEMPTION PERIOD, IF ANY, WITHOUT PAYMENT OF ANY RENT OR OCCUPANCY FEE. THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR MAY ALSO HAVE A RIGHT TO RETAIN POSSESSION DURING ANY REDEMPTION PERIOD IF THE PROPERTY IS USED FOR FARMING OR IF THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD UNDER A MORTGAGE THAT SO PROVIDES.

If the sale is not pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure of a mortgage, the Sheriff has been informed that there is not sufficient personal property to satisfy the judgment and that if the judgment debtor or debtors do have sufficient personal property to satisfy the judgment, the judgment debtor or debtors Published: September 22, 29, should contact the Sheriffs Office immediately.

October 6, 2016 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR STEVENS COUNTY SHERIFF’S NOTICE TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Cause Number: 2014-2-00476-0 ORDER FOR SALE ISSUED: 08/10/16 JUDGMENT RENDERED: 12/22/15 DATE OF LEVY: 08/12/16 WELLS FARGO BANK,N.A., its Successors in interest and/or assigns Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF FREDERICK CARL GUNTHER; THOMAS R. GUNTHER; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMING FINANCIAL INC.; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants.

The Superior Court of Stevens County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. If developed the property address is: Legal Description; LOTS 6 AND 7, AND THE S 1/2 OF LOT 5, BLOCK 13,CENTRAL PARK ADDITION TO CHEWELAH, IN THE TOWN OF CHEWELAH, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME B OF PLATS, PAGE 3, IN STEVENS COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Common Address; 702 WEST COURT AVENUE, CHEWELAH WA. 99109-9034 Assessor’s Property Tax Parcel Account Number # 226100 The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 AM Date: OCTOBER 7th, 2016 Place: Stevens County Courthouse at main lobby entrance The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $71,759.27 together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the civil division of the Sheriff’s Office at the address stated below.

This property is subject to a redemption period of EIGHT (8) months.

The judgment debtor or debtors or any of them may redeem the above described property at any time up to the end of the

Kendle Allen, Sheriff By: Colin Webb, Civil Division Stevens County Sheriff’s Office Civil Division 215 South Oak PO Box 186 Colville, W A. 99114-0186 509-684-5296 Published: August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF STEVENS SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Case No. 14-2-00513-8 Order of Sale Issued: 08/19/2016 Judgment Rendered: 09/08/2016 Date of Levy: 05/26/2016 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, vs CHERYL A. CHURCH; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DAVID V. CHURCH; COLLIN V. CHURCH; LISA MALPASS CHILDRESS; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendant,

The Superior Court of Stevens County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action.

Legal Description: THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 41 EAST, W.M., IN STEVENS COUNTY, WASHINGTON; EXCEPT THE 660 FEET THEREOF. Assessor’s Property Tax Parcel Account Number 5229400 Common Address: 3353-C East Jump off Joe Road, Valley, WA 99181 The sale of the above-described property is to take place: TIME: 10:00 a.m.

DATE: October 21, 2015 PLACE: Stevens County Courthouse at the main entrance The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $210,568.55 together with interest, costs, and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Sheriff at the address stated below: Kendle Allen, Sheriff Stevens County Sheriff’s Office Civil Division

Published: September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF STEVENS SHERIFFS NOTICE TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Case No. 14-2-00513-8 Order of Sale Issued: 08/19/2016 Judgment Rendered: 03/08/2016 Date of Levy: 08/26/2016 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, vs CHERYL A. CHURCH; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DAVID V. CHURCH; COLLIN V. CHURCH; LISA MALPASS CHILDRESS; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendant,

The Superior Court of Stevens County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. If developed the property address is: Legal Description: THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 41 EAST, W.M., IN STEVENS COUNTY, WASHINGTON; EXCEPT THE 660 FEET THEREOF. Assessor’s Property Tax Parcel Account Number 5229400 Common Address: 3353-C East Jump off Joe Road, Valley, WA 99181 The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: Date:

10:00 AM 10/21/2016

Place: Stevens County Courthouse at main lobby entrance The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of TWO HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT AND 55/100’S ($210,568.55) together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the civil division of the Sheriff’s Office at the address stated below.

This property is subject to a redemption period of ZERO MONTHS (0) months.

The judgment debtor or debtors or any of them may redeem the above described property at any time up to the end of the redemption period by paying the amount bid at the sheriff’s sale plus additional costs, taxes, assessments, certain other amounts, fees, and interest. If you are interested in redeeming the property contact the undersigned sheriff at the address stated below to determine the exact amount necessary to redeem.

THERE IS A ZERO MONTH REDEMPTION PERIOD ON THIS SALE, THE PURCHASER AT THE SHERIFF’S SALE WILL BECOME THE OWNER AND MAY EVICT THE OCCUPANT FROM THE PROPERTY UNLESS THE OCCUPANT IS A TENANT HOLDING UNDER AN UNEXPIRED LEASE. IF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS OCCUPIED AS A PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE BY THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR OR DEBTORS AT THE TIME OF SALE, HE, SHE, THEY, OR ANY OF THEM MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO RETAIN POSSESSION DURING THE REDEMPTION PERIOD, IF ANY, WITHOUT PAYMENT OF ANY RENT OR OCCUPANCY FEE. THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR MAY ALSO HAVE A RIGHT TO RETAIN POSSESSION DURING ANY REDEMPTION PERIOD IF THE PROPERTY IS USED FOR FARMING OR IF THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD UNDER A MORTGAGE THAT SO PROVIDES. If the sale is not pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure of a mortgage, the Sheriff has been informed that there is not sufficient personal property to satisfy the judgment and that if the judgment debtor or debtors do have sufficient personal property to satisfy the judgment, the judgment debtor or debtors should contact the Sheriff’s

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Engineer, 185 E. Hawthorne, Colville, WA 99114, (509) 684-4548.

Maps, plans and Kendle Allen, Sheriff specifications may be obtained Stevens County Sheriff’s Office from this office.

Civil Division Stevens County, in accordance 215 South Oak, PO Box 186 with Title VI of the Civil Rights Colville, WA. 99114-0186 Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 509-684-5296 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, By: Kate Manke, Civil Division Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Published: September 8, 15, 22, Part 21, nondiscrimination in 29, October 6, 13, 2016 federally assisted programs the Department of SUPERIOR COURT OF THE of Transportation issued pursuant STATE OF WASHINGTON to such Act, hereby notifies all IN AND FOR THE bidders that it will affirmatively COUNTY OF STEVENS insure that in any contract NO. 2016 4 00116 1 entered into pursuant to this PROBATE NOTICE TO advertisement, disadvantaged CREDITORS business enterprises as defined at (RCW 11.40.030) 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids In the Matter of the Estate of: in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated ELSIE E. DAY against on the grounds of race, color, national origin or sex in Deceased. consideration for an award.

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed Published: September 15, 22, 29, as Personal Representative of 2016 this estate. Any person having STATE OF WASHINGTON a claim against the decedent DEPARTMENT OF must, before the time the ECOLOGY claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim NOTICE OF APPLICATION in the manner as provided in FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER RCW 11.40.070 by serving OF WATER RIGHT UNDER THREE (3) GROUND on or mailing to the Personal WATER CERTIFICATES Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of TAKE NOTICE: the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in That Darrin McCanna of Addy, which the probate proceedings WA, has made application for were commenced. The claim change/transfer of water right must be presented within the in order to add four points of later of: (1) thirty days after withdrawal & change the place the Personal Representative of use as granted under ground served or mailed the notice to water certificate nos. 2980-A, the Creditor as provided under 4606-A, and G3-25276C. RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) certificate 2980-A four months after the date of first That authorizes the withdrawal of 250 publica¬tion of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this gallons per minute, 210 acre-feet time frame, the claim is forever per year for the irrigation of 70 barred, except as otherwise acres and for stock water. provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective That authorized point of as to claims against both the withdrawal is from an infiltration decedent’s probate and non- trench and sump located within the E½SE¼ of Sec. 8, T. 33 N., probate assets.

DATE OF FIRST R. 39 E.W.M. PUBLICATION: September 15, That the authorized place of use 2016 Vicki A Moffat, Personal is: the E½SE¼ and SE¼NE¼, Sec. 8, T. 33 N., R. 39 E.W.M. Representative c/o McGrane & Schuerman, That he proposes to change the Charles P. Schuerman, place of use to 70 acres within WSBA #14636 parcel no. 2140800 to include the Attorney at Law SE¼NE¼ and SE¼ of Sec. 8, T. 298 South Main #304, 33 N., R. 39 E.W.M. Colville, Washington, 99114 509-684-8484 That certificate 4606-A authorizes the withdrawal of 60 Published: September 15, 22, 29, gallons per minute, 30 acre-feet 2016 per year for the irrigation of 10 acres.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO That authorized point of CONTRACTORS withdrawal is from a sump Sealed bids will be received by located within the NW¼SE¼ of the Board of Stevens County Sec. 8, T. 33 N., R. 39 E.W.M. Commissioners at 230 E. Birch Ave, Colville, Washington, at That the authorized place of the below listed time & date, use is: the W½N½SE¼, less and will then and there be the following described tract: opened and publicly read for beginning at the center of Sec. the below listed improvement. 8, thence east 10 rods, thence The mailing address is: Stevens southeasterly to the north-south County Commissioners, 215 centerline of Sec. 8; thence S. Oak, Colville, WA 99114. north 3½ chains, to the point of The physical address for bids beginning of this tract within delivered any way other than Sec. 8, T. 33 N., R. 39 E.W.M. the US Postal Service and the bid opening address is: Stevens That he proposes to change the County Commissioners, 230 E. place of use to 10 acres within parcel no. 2140800 to include the Birch Ave., Colville, WA NW¼SE¼ of Sec. 8, T. 33 N., R. 39 E.W.M. BID OPENING DATE: October 4th, 2016 That certificate G3-25276C BID OPENING TIME: authorizes the withdrawal of 260 11:30 am gallons per minute, 201 acrePROJECT NUMBER: feet per year for the seasonal CRP-807 irrigation of 80 acres and PROJECT NAME:

2015 Countywide Safety continuous domestic supply.

Improvement That authorized point of FUNDING CONTRACT: withdrawal is from a well located HSIP-000S(394), TA # 5671 within the W½NW¼SW¼ of The major items of work include: Sec. 8, T. 33 N., R. 39 E.W.M. The installation of guardrail at That the authorized place of use various locations countywide. is: Portions of the E½NE¼SW¼ All bid proposals shall be and W½SE, and SE¼SE¼ lying accompanied by a bid proposal west of the county road, all deposit in cash, certified check, within Sec. 8, T. 33 N., R. 39 cashier’s check or surety bonds E.W.M. in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of That he proposes to change the such bid proposal. Should the place of use to 80 acres within successful bidder fail to enter parcel no. 2140800 to include the into such a contract and furnish SE¼ and E½E½SW¼ of Sec. 8, satisfactory performance bond T. 33 N., R. 39 E.W.M. within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal That he proposes to add four deposit shall be forfeited to points of withdrawal to each certificate. After the changes, Stevens County. each certificate will authorize All original proposals must five points of withdrawal located be delivered to the specified as follows: 1) NW¼SE¼; 2) place at or before the specified NW¼SE¼; 3) E½SE¼; 4) time. No faxed, electronically SE¼SE¼; & 5) NE¼SE¼, all transferred or otherwise within Sec. 8, T. 33 N., R. 39 transmitted modifications to the E.W.M. original sealed bid submitted at the affixed place and bid opening All within Stevens County, Washington. time will be accepted.

Office immediately.

Informational copies of maps, plans, and specifications are on file for inspection at the Stevens County Public Works Department, Office of 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)

99 LEGAL NOTICES dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from September 29, 2016 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM - ERO PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA, WA 98504-7611 Published: September 22, 29, 2016 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF STEVENS NO. 2016 4 00122 5 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DENZIL L. MCKINNEY, Deceased.

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the matter as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or their Attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the latter of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the Notice to the Creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Publication Dates: September 22, 29, October 6, 2016 Personal Representative: Linda R. Nusser Attorney for Personal Representative: Dennis W. Clayton WSBA #7464 Clayton Law Firm, PLLC Address for Mailing or Service: 287 E. Astor Avenue P.O. Box 269 Colville, WA 99114-0269 Probate Cause Number: 16-4-00122-5 Court of Probate Proceedings: Stevens County Superior Court 215 S. Oak Street #206 Colville, Washington, 99114 Published: September 22, 29, October 6, 2016

NOTICE OF HEARING Desert Winds Wireless, LLC, having filed their application for a franchise to locate, construct, operate, and maintain a fiber optic system and appurtenances over, under, along and across County Roads, in Stevens County, Washington, as follows: For construction, operation and maintenance of all lines and appurtenances being a part of Desert Winds Wireless, LLC’s fiber optic service system and extensions thereof within county roads of Stevens County.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to an order of the Board of County Commissioners, that said petition will come on for hearing before the Board on the 4th day of October, 2016, at 11:45 a.m., in the Commissioners’ office at 230 E Birch in Colville, Washington, and that any or all persons interested may appear thereat and show cause, if any they have, why said petition should not be granted.

Dated at Colville, Washington this 13th day of September, 2016.

Polly Coleman Clerk of the Board Published: September 22, 29, 2016

Page 12 99 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION Hunter’s Farm, LLC CAO Letter of Consistency 2016-007 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to SCC 3.30, that Stevens County has received a permit application for the following project that may be of interest to you. You are invited to comment on this proposed project.

99 LEGAL NOTICES Colville, Washington 99114 509 684-8484 Published: September 22, 29, October 6, 2016 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF STEVENS NO. 2016 4 00117 9 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.060)

In the Matter of the Estate of: Applicant: Joel Scheib Property Owner: H u n t e r ’ s MARY JANE KELLY Farm LLC File No: CLC 2016-007 Deceased.

Description of Proposal: Stream bank stabilization along The Personal Representative Hunters Creek. The proposed named below has been appointed work is to place 7 cubic yards as Personal Representative of of crushed rock, 1 rock stream this estate. Any person having barb and 2 rootwads to prevent a claim against the decedent undermining of an existing must, before the time the pumphouse. The work includes claim would be barred by any revegation of the stream bank otherwise applicable statute of with mountain ash and other limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in wetland plants.

RCW 11.40.070 by serving Location of Proposal: A on or mailing to the Personal portion of the SE1/4 of the Representative or the Personal NW1/4, known as Assessor’s Representative’s attorney at the Tax #101, in Section 7, Township address stated below a copy of 30 North, Range 37 East, W.M., the claim and filing the original in Stevens County, Washington. of the claim with the Court in Assessor’s Tax Parcel #1582600. which the probate proceedings Site Address: 4985 Hunters were commenced. The claim Campground Road, Hunters, must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after WA. the Personal Representative Stevens County has reviewed served or mailed the notice to the proposed project for the Creditor as provided under probable adverse environmental RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) impacts and expects to issue a four months after the date of first determination of nonsignificance publica¬tion of the notice. If the (DNS) for this project. The claim is not presented within this optional DNS process in time frame, the claim is forever WAC 197-11-355 is being barred, except as otherwise used. This may be your only provided in RCW 11.40.051 and opportunity to comment on the 11.40.060. This bar is effective environmental impacts of the as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonproposed project. probate assets.

Contents of the entire file are OF FIRST available for public inspection DATE at the Stevens County Land PUBLICATION: Services Planning Division September 22, 2016 office, 260 South Oak, Michael Greenhagen, Courthouse Annex, Colville, Personal Representative Washington, from 8:00 a.m. c/o McGrane & Schuerman, to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 Charles P. Schuerman, p.m., Monday through Friday, WSBA #14636 excluding County holidays and Attorney at Law 298 South Main #304, furloughs.

Colville, Washington 99114 There is a 14-day comment 509 684-8484 period on this project. Written comments may be submitted Published: September 22, 29, to Jenni Anderson, Stevens October 6, 2016 County Land Services. Mailing IN AND FOR THE Address: 215 S. Oak, Courthouse COUNTY OF STEVENS Annex, Colville, WA, 99114.

SUMMONS BY Street Address: 260 South Oak, PUBLICATION — Courthouse Annex, Colville, DEPENDENCY WA. Email address: janderso@ co.stevens.wa.us. Phone (509) STATE OF WASHINGTON TO 684-2401. Fax: 509-684-7525. WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Comments must be received by and TO: 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2016.

1. ANYONE CLAIMING A Published: September 22, 29, 2016 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF STEVENS NO. 2016 4 00118 7 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) In the Matter of the Estate of: MERLE C. LILIENTHAL Deceased, The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the Creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publica¬tion of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 22, 2016 Norene R. Smith, Personal Representative c/o McGrane & Schuerman, Charles P. Schuerman, WSBA #14636 Attorney at Law 298 South Main #304,

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on this matter on October 17, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. at the Stevens County Court, 215 South Oak Street, Colville, WA 99114.

permit application for the following project that may be of interest to you. You are invited to comment on this proposed project.

material supplier to become familiar with the documents in their entirety will be corrected at the Contractor’s expense.

YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5).

THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING, THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE.

Description of Proposal: SDP 2016-007 is a request to construct a 729 square foot addition on an existing 160 square foot private dock on Lake Spokane. The new proposal includes: a single-berth with (2) boat lifts, a 12’W x 28’L x 8’T shade structure, and above and below water lighting.

To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at (509) 6855660. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to: www.atg.wa.gov/DPY. aspx.

PATTY CHESTER, Stevens County Clerk

Location of Proposal: Lot 11, Block 1 of Lakeridge First Addition, according to the plat thereof recorded December 16th, 1964, under Auditor’s File Number 365200, in Book C of Plats, page 49, being a portion of Section 35, Township 27 North, Range 41 East W.M., in Stevens County, WA. Tax Parcel Number: 0749900 Site Address: 314 East Shore Road, Nine Mile Falls, WA, 99026

Environmental Review: Stevens County has reviewed Published: September 22, 29, the proposed project for probable adverse environmental October 6, 2016 impacts and expects to Superior Court of Washington issue a Determination of County of Stevens Nonsignificance (DNS) for No. 16-3-00169-8 this project. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is In re: being used. This may be your Petitioner only opportunity to comment Hadassah Aviel on the environmental impacts of the proposed project.

And Respondent Eliyel Aviel Public Comment: There is a 30-day comment period on this Summons Served by project. Agencies, tribes, and the Publication public are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed To Eliyel Aviel - The other project. Written comments may party has asked the court to be submitted to Anton Adams, end your marriage or domestic Planner, Stevens County Land partnership.

Services Department. Mailing You must respond in writing if Address: 215 South Oak Street, you want the court to consider Courthouse Annex, Colville, your side.

WA, 99114. Street Address: 260 Deadline! Your Response must South Oak Street, Courthouse be filed and served within 60 Annex, Colville, WA. Email days of the date this summons is address: aadams@co.stevens. published. If you do not file and wa.us. Phone 509-684-2401. serve your Response or a Notice Fax: 509-684-7525. Comments of Appearance by the deadline: must be received by 4:30 p.m., • No one has to notify you Monday, October 24th, 2016. about other hearings in this case, and Contents of the file are available • The court may approve for public inspection at the the requests in the Petition Stevens County Land Services without hearing your Planning Division office, 260 side (called a default South Oak Street, Courthouse judgement).

Annex, Colville, Washington, Follow these steps: from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 1. Read the Petition and Monday through Friday, any other documents that excluding County holidays. were filed at court with this Summons. Those Published: September 22, 29, documents explain what the 2016 other party is asking for.

INVITATION TO BID 2. Fill out a Response on SNYDER FIELD TRACK this form FL Divorce IMPROVEMENTS 211, Response to Petition CHEWELAH SCHOOL about a Marriage DISTRICT NO. 36 You can get the Response form and other forms you PATERNAL INTEREST in Sealed bids will be received need at: Baby Boy Stomley, EXCEPT • The Washington State from qualified Contractors DARYL R. WILKINSON, Courts’ website: www. for the above project by DOB: 07-27-2016, Dependency Chewelah School District No. courts.wa.gov/forms Petition 16-7-00092-1, filed 36 at the District Office, ATTN: • The Administrative August 2, 2016.

Superintendent Rick Linehan, Office of the Courts 201 N Park Street, PO Box 47 call: (360) 705-5328 A Dependency Petition has been Chewelah WA 99109. Base bids • Washington filed in the above court. A Factshall be delivered by mail or LawHelp: www.

Finding hearing will be held by hand on or before 4:00 p.m. washingtonlawhelp. on this matter on October 17, Thursday, October 13, 2016. Bids org, or 2016, at 9:00 a.m. at the Stevens will be publicly opened and read • The Superior Court County Court, 215 South Oak aloud at that time. Bid proposals Clerk’s office or Street, Colville, WA 99114. county law library (for shall be submitted in accordance YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT with Bidding Requirements and a fee).

AT THIS HEARING. 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Contract Documents, identified Response to the person who as “Revised Bid Set”, for the THE HEARING WILL above referenced project as filed this Summons at the DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD prepared by ALSC Architects, address below, and to any IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED P.S., 203 N. Washington, Suite other parties. You may use IN RCW 13.34.050(5).

400, Spokane WA, 99201, dated certified mail with return THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL receipt requested. For more September 22, 2016.

PROCESS WHICH COULD information on how to RESULT IN PERMANENT Refundable documents serve, read Superior Court LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL are available for General Civil Rule 5.

RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT 4. File your original Response Contractors bidding as prime, APPEAR AT THE HEARING, as well as major Mechanical, with the court clerk at this THE COURT MAY ENTER A Electrical and Plumbing address: Superior Court DEPENDENCY ORDER IN Clerk, Stevens County, 215 contractors. Documents must be YOUR ABSENCE. S. Oak #206, Colville, WA obtained by ordering from www.

AbadanPlanRoom.com on or 99114-2861 To request a copy of the Notice, 5. Lawyer not required: It after September 22, 2016 upon Summons, and Dependency payment of $250.00 per set. is a good idea to talk to a Petition, call DSHS at (509) 685Checks should be made payable lawyer, but you may file 5660. To view information about to ALSC Architects, P.S. and and serve your Response your rights in this proceeding, go mailed to Abadan Reprographics, without one. to: www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx.

603 E. Second Avenue, Spokane WA 99202. General Contractor /s/Hadassah Aviel 8/31/16 PATTY CHESTER, I agree to accept legal papers for Bidders may have two (2) sets Stevens County Clerk of documents, Mechanical, this case at: Electrical and Plumbing 659 Valley Westside Published: September 22, 29, Colville, WA 99114 contractors desiring more than October 6, 2016 one (1) set of documents may obtain additional or partial sets This Summons is issued IN AND FOR THE of documents at their own cost according to Rule 4.1 of the COUNTY OF STEVENS from Abadan Reprographics, Superior Court Civil Rules of SUMMONS BY 603 E. Second Avenue, the State of Washington.

PUBLICATION — Spokane, WA 99201, (509) 747DEPENDENCY 2964. To be added to the official Published: September 22, 29, plan holders list and insure October 6, 13, 20, 27, November STATE OF WASHINGTON TO notification of addenda, bidders WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 3, 10, 2016 must register by downloading and TO: NOTICE OF COMPLETE the documents (at no charge) APPLICATION or by purchasing hard copy 1. ANYONE CLAIMING A With Optional DNS Process documents (at bidders expense) PATERNAL INTEREST in from the plan room noted above.

Jayden Anne Dinger, EXCEPT John McLoughlin’s Dock Architect and Owner will not WILLIAM MATTINGLY, JR., Expansion be responsible for partial sets DOB: 04-24-2016, Dependency Substantial Development of documents obtained from Petition 16-7-00095-5, filed Permit SDP 2016-007 reprographics companies August 3, 2016. or plan centers. Any and all NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, errors or omissions resulting A Dependency Petition has been pursuant to SCC 3.30, that from the failure of the General filed in the above court. A FactStevens County has received Contractor, Subcontractor or Finding hearing will be held

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accompanied by a $400.00 filing fee.

The appeal application is available at the office of the Planning Division of the Stevens County Land Services Contract Documents (Revised Department or at the following Bid Set) will be available for web address: www.co.stevens. examination on or after Monday, wa.us/plandservices/planning_ September 26, 2016. forms. The deadline for filing Examination may be made at the an appeal is 4:30 p.m. on following: Thursday, October 6th, 2016.

Abadan Plan Center, 603 E Second Avenue, Spokane WA 99202, 509-747-2964 ALSC Architects, P.S., 203 N. Washington, Suite 400, Spokane WA 99201, 509-838-8568 Chewelah S.D. No. 36, 201 N Park Street, PO Box 47, Chewelah WA 99109, 509-6856800 Associated Builders & Contractors, 1760 E Trent Avenue, Spokane WA 99202, 509-534-0826 Inland NW AGC, 4935 East Trent Avenue, Spokane WA 99212, 509-535-0391 McGraw Hill Construction, 256 W Riverside Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201, 206-382-5615 Spokane Regional Plan Center, 209 N. Havana, Spokane WA 99202, 509-328-9600

The findings and facts of the final decision and complete file for this project is available for inspection at the Planning Division of the Stevens County Land Services Department located at 260 S Oak, Colville, Washington, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding County holidays. To obtain a copy of the Final Decision or to arrange for an inspection of the file, contact Paulette Yochum, Planner, Planning Division of the Stevens County Land Services Department, 215 S. Oak— Courthouse Annex, Colville, WA, 99114, phone (509) 6842401 or fax (509) 684-7525.

Published: September 29, 2016 Notice of Complete Application Applicants: 3D Development, Inc File Number: VAR 2016-007

A Pre-Bid Conference and site tour will be held at the District Office and then the site Wednesday, October 5, NOTICE IS HEREBY given that 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Attendance Stevens County has received at the conference is highly permit applications for the encouraged. following project that may be of interest to you: Bid Proposals shall be on forms furnished by the Architect. Bid Description of Proposal: VAR security by a qualified surety in 2016-007 is a request to reduce the form of a bid bond, cashier’s the 10 foot (10’) side setbacks check, or certified check in the required under SCC 3.04.010 amount of five (5%) percent of for the purpose of constructing the bid amount shall be submitted a new residence and attached with the understanding that if garage on a parcel in the R-1 bid is accepted, Bidder will Zone. The request proposes an enter into a formal contract with east side structural setback of 7 Chewelah School District No. 36 feet (7’), and a west side setback in accordance with the form of of 6 feet (6’). agreement and that the required Performance Bond and Payment Location of Proposal: Bond will be provided.

Blackstone, Lot 2, Block 8, being a portion of Section 25, Township Published: September 29, 27 North, Range 41 East W.M., October 6, 2016 in Stevens County, WA. Tax Parcel Number: 0935066 STEVENS COUNTY Site Address: 6031 Ruby Way, NOTICE OF DECISION Nine Mile Falls, WA, 99026 VAR 2016-006 Pursuant to SCC Section 3.30.150, Stevens County hereby gives notice of its decision, issued on September 22nd, 2016, to approve the following described application: File No.: VAR 2016-006 Applicants: Gail L. Roberts, Diana L. Evenson and Gregory H. Wohrle, as their separate property Description of Proposal: The applicants are requesting a Variance from SCC 3.04.010, which requires a ten foot (10’) lot line building setback and a three foot (3’) setback from any right of way or easement. This application is for a three foot (3’) side yard Variance and a two foot (2’) easement Variance. If approved, the applicants will be allowed to construct a twelve foot by twenty-seven foot (12’ x 27’) addition to the existing cabin ten feet (10’) from their Northerly side lot line and one foot (1’) from the right of way for East Deer Lake Way.

Date of Application: August 25th, 2016 Date of this Notice of Complete Application: September 29th, 2016 The Lead Agency for this project has determined that the project is categorically exempt from SEPA in accordance with WAC 19711-800(1.b.i). Agencies, tribes, and the public, are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed project. Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 13th, 2016. Please submit all comments to, or inquire about further information from, Mr. Anton Adams, Planner, of the Stevens County Land Services Department, 215 South Oak Street, Courthouse Annex, Colville, WA. Alternatively, at aadams@co.stevens.wa.us, phone: 509-684-2401, or fax: 509-684-7525.

The application and contents of the entire file are available for public inspection at the office of the Planning Division of the Stevens County Land Services Department, 260 South Oak Street, Courthouse Annex, Colville, Washington, from the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding County holidays.

A Shoreline Letter of Exemption (SLE 2016-036) and Critical Areas Minor Expansion of a Non-Conforming Structure (CMI 2016-006) will be issued as there will be a net increase of one hundred eighty-five feet (185’) of impervious surface Any person has the right to comment on the application, within the shoreline buffer. request a copy of the decision Location of Proposal: Portions once made and, if he or she has of Lots 4 and 5, Block 2, DEER standing, to appeal. No decision LAKE HOMES, according on the application will be made to plat recorded in Volume B until after the close of the public of Plats, page 76, and lying comment period. The Notice Southerly and Westerly of the of Decision will be sent only to Boundary Line Agreement as those that request it. shown on the Record of Survey September 29, recorded June 24th, 1998, in Published: Book 18 of Surveys, page 90, October 6, 2016 under Auditor’s File Number CREATING LAKE 9807093, in Stevens County, Washington. Tax Parcel Number MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 1-2016 AT DEER LAKE 528300. Site Address: 47393 East Deer Lake Way, Loon Lake, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN WA 99148 that on September 27, 2016, the Decision Summary: Subject Board of County Commissioners to the Conditions of Approval of Stevens County, Washington, as listed in the Final Decision, adopted Ordinance 2016-05 the Planning Division of the creating Lake Management Stevens County Land Services District 1-2016 for the control Department grants approval to of Eurasian milfoil and any other state-listed aquatic and/or the Variance application. riparian noxious weeds at Deer Appeal: Pursuant to SCC Lake. Copies of the ordinance 3.30.210, any person with and additional information may standing may appeal this be obtained from the undersigned decision to the Stevens County Clerk of the Board; 230 E. Birch Hearing Examiner within 14 Avenue; Colville, WA 99114 or calendar days of the issuance by emailing commissioners@ or by of the decision. Appeals must co.stevens.wa.us be filed with the Planning telephoning (509) 684-3751.

Division of the Stevens County Land Services Department, 215 Polly Coleman S. Oak—Courthouse Annex, Clerk of the Board Colville. Appeals must contain the appeal application and be Published: September 29, 2016

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The blessing of the Heritage wall last year was attended by many people honoring Providence St. Joseph’s and the Dominican Sisters’ rich history of helping care for the sick and injured in the area. The Heritage Wall is next to the main entrance. (Courtesy photos)

HERiTAGE Continued from Page 1 The Providence sponsors also attended mass at the St. Joseph chapel and an ice cream social at the long-term care center.

The community can see the Heritage Wall, located near the main entrance of St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Providence long-term care center.

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By Jamie Henneman The Independent Staff In hopes of obtaining a bid on the new track project that is closer to district estimates, the Chewelah School District re-opened the bidding process last Thurs., Sept. 22. The previous bidding process had only one company participate, Landscape Inc.,with a bid of $1.125 million. The district estimate for the work that would fully prepare the track site at Snyder Field for the new track surface was $733,000.

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GOVEDARE Continued from Page 3 from a museum looking to showcase his work.

“It said ‘we need to be able to take your past work and figure out where you are as an artist,’” he said. “‘The art critics need to be able to do this.’”

The problem, the museum contested, is that Govedare’s art doesn’t follow a traditional line of progression.

“It’s wherever my mind can go,” he said. “You’ve got classical art, realism and abstract pieces. It’s my job to do whatever I want, in a not very serious attitude to create something that inspires.”

Govedare said his public art tends to focus on positive gratitude and reflection of people. He sees us as a part of this creation, which is undefinable by size. It’s this playing with the big picture, and then having fun with size that defines the uniqueness of Govedare’s art. Along with artist Keith Powell in 2009, Govedare unveiled the Soap Lake sundial and the presentation was attended by the Colville Confederated Tribes in that city for the first time since the 1960s.

Govedare was extremely grateful of the honor.

The sundial painted a bigger picture of nature. Sitting in the round room of his house is the metal miniature and Govedare can explain the story behind it. While the miniature is small, the actual sundial itself is nine-feet tall and alive. It plays with the senses and Govedare crafted a “Father Sky that was calling in the rains” that would fall into a bowl held by Mother Earth and drain into the lake. The wings of Father Sky served as the hands for the sundial.

“This is mythology, but not something that has been previously told or established,” he said. “This is my own mythology.”

of the estimate, state law required the district put the project out for re-bid.

The re-bid process will close on Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. and Chewelah Superintendant Rick Linehan said the district has revised the completion dates for the project in order to make it more flexible for interested companies.

“This year, we worked to have all of our home football games early to accommodate the start of the project and next year we will have the home games late in order to give the contractor more time to complete the track project,” Linehan said. A prebid meeting will be held for interested businesses on Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. at the district office.

Architects and engineers will be at the pre-bid meeting to go over the project requirements and deadlines. The meeting is open to the public. The district hopes to receive a bid close it its project estimate, but Linehan said the district does have the flexibility to accept a slightly higher bid, as long as it is below the five percent increase threshold.

The start date for the project is set for Oct. 17, but Linehan said the district hopes to have the qualified contractor start as soon as possible to get ahead of the winter weather.

For more information on the project or to view a copy of the current bidding criteria, call the Chewelah School District Office at 685-6800.

big enough for some of his projects. Still Govedare’s humble space presents it’s own energy. His house and property is a display of his personal art. Working with a modern plasma torch and just plain hard elbow grease, Govedare continues to do what he’s loved for years. Work out in the shop on large and small projects — calling items “jewelry for buildings” and providing a unique artists perspective from a professional architect.

He gave up the structured lifestyle of an architect in the late 70s, for a more organic schedule as a public artist.

“When you have to take a year to make something, you can’t go in thinking it will look good ‘tomorrow,’” Govedare said.

For Dave’s upcoming First Thursday Art Walk in Chewelah, a “Cosmic Pictograph Show” that go back to a time before history, ancient cave paintings serve as the inspiration for these art pieces.

“You see a pictograph that somebody carved into stone 25,000-50,000 years ago. You reach out and touch it and you just feel like ‘wow, a person was making this thousands and thousands of years ago right here,” Govedare said.

His art for the walk will be smaller pieces, with different figures containing “energy lines” that can showcase movement and have the same effect that the prehistoric paintings have. The pieces are something he calls “people’s art” since they wouldn’t be lavishly expensive or hard for someone to bring to their house.

Riverfront Park were purposely set up by the former architect to seem like they’re running by you when you cruise along the one-way street. It’s a play on space and size. Govedare’s own self-deprecating sense of humor gives him the ability to constantly challenge himself with his art and have fun with it more than any self-important, serious artist might have.

For the Bloomsday Runners, race founder Don Kardong asked Dave to run the race. As part of 50,000 runners, something then stood out to the Chewelah artist.

“It had its own sound,” Govedare said. “You had 50,000 heartbeats, you had 50,000 pairs of shoes and 50,000 people breathing.”

This group of people ceased to be just that and became its own living thing that he wanted to recreate.

“It was more like athletic meditation because those people at that moment aren’t worrying about what car they’re going to buy or what they’re going to do on Monday,” he said. “You’re just concentrating on breathing.”

He stood people up along a wall and shined a light at them to sketch out silhouettes of people of all nationalities. It took him a year to fabricate all the cor-ten steel runners and for a time instead of running alongside Riverfront Park they were roughing it alongside Cottonwood Creek.

“I used people of all nationalities, young and old and handicapped for the silhouettes because that’s what that race is,” Govedare said. “If I had just sketched out people myself it just would have been Dave’s people.”

Again, it was a big public work of art, coming from a small town community. Small is just a word.

IT’S JUST A WORD

Govedare doesn’t take things too seriously. When asked about why he moved to a small community like Chewelah, he said small is just a word. It’s this type of flippant defiance at the thought of size that finds its way into his expressions. The large aluminium feathers he created in Spokane almost jokingly ENERGY His workshop is known make people feel like they’re as the Great Wheel Stu- the size of squirrels when they dio, a space he admits isn’t drive by them, Govedare said.

The Bloomsday Runners in

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Govedare calls his home humble and his attitude grounded in nature.

He’s quick to point out his own ridiculousness or the ridiculousness of a situation he got in with friends.

“I think the best mental image I have of this area is my spaceship parked next to Sasquatch,” Govedare said.

When first viewing his property in Stevens County with a real estate agent, he swore he had picked huckleberries on the ridge overlooking where his house now sits before moving to Chewelah. For years, he was quite aware of this area as he hauled hay from Montana for years and took trips through Glacier National Park up through Canada and then down Highway 395.

Being “in the spotlight” isn’t part of his style. Govedare didn’t want to live in and rely on a city for his survival. He said he thinks a community like Chewelah has everything you’d need in everyday life.

“And if you have to complain about it not having something you can always drive 40 minutes and get it,” he chuckles. He enjoys the secluded nature of his home, his community and the focus and clearness it affords him in his art. Govedare’s life is very much reflected in his art, and his art is very much reflected back into his life.

“Follow your life,” Govedare said. “Keep your senses aimed in the direction of things you love to do and keep focused on humor and family.”