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Tonasket Planner suggests forming ‘Friends of the Pool’ BY BRENT BAKER BBAKER@GAZETTE-TRIBUNE.COM

City Planner Kurt Danison of Highlands Associates reported on a variety of topics at the Wednesday, June 13 Tonasket Council meeting, including the formation of a Friends of the Pool group to focus on a new or renovated city pool. Danison said he met the previous day with a group of individuals “very interested in getting the pool done.” He said there was a clear desire to see some action and recommended the formation of a Friends of Pool group. “I’m suggesting we reorganize a pool committee and decide what direction we’re going to go,” Danison said. “In terms of new pool, renovate the existing pool -- things that we started discussing a few years ago. “Two things: one is to come to the conclusion of what we’re going to build and where we’re going to build it, so we can begin to see what it will cost us. The other is to actually encourage and support a local ‘Friends of the Pool’ group or whatever to help with the fundraising. The goal in my mind is to apply in 2014 for money to build a new pool, or

Into every life a little rain must fall, but that didn’t stop people from having a good time at the Molson Midsummer Festival last Saturday. After decorating the May Pole with flowers picked locally during the Fun/Walk people joined in traditional Swedish songs as they danced around the May Pole (above). Barbara Dart, born in nearby Havillah, moved with her family to the Nine Mile area when she was five, attending the Nine Mile School from first to fourth grade. She was this year’s Grand Marshal and led the parade (right). There were games, including egg toss, for young and old alike and for just the young, the coin scramble (below). For more on the festival see B3.

renovate the existing one. So we have a little less than two years to come up with money for the new pool.” Danison suggested putting together an endowment of some sort, managed privately, to supplement the money the city is setting aside in its budget for that purpose. “We need to determine our next step and get some professional people on board to help make the decision about new or existing and the appropriate scale of the project.” Danison said the Tonasket “Pretty Committee” has continued to meet, while he has stayed engaged with the group to add a long-term perspective to their plans and ideas. “They’re working on some really neat things,” Danison said. “I tend to look at the longer term. And what I’ve heard is the desire for new sidewalks, those sorts of things. You can’t just go down to Lee Franks and buy those. “We had hoped that since the DOT was coming in next year (to grind down the street) that we could piggyback in with some funding ... but by the time it’s available it would be too late for that project.”

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NVH audit shows 2011 improvement BY BRENT BAKER

“You’re kind of bucking the trend that I’m seeing at my board meetings. Most hospitals are ... having decreased volumes and rising operating expenses.”

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TONASKET - North Valley Hospital’s financial health has improved over the past two years and is on par with, or stronger than, most hospitals of comparable demographics, according to the 2011 independent auditor’s report recently completed by Dingus, Zarecor and Associates, PLLC. Luke Zarecor was on hand at the Thursday, June 14, NVH Board meeting to review the report. The report wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. There were three findings relating to weaknesses on internal controls, and getting the warrants situation under control is preventing issues with cash flow. But given the state of the economy, most indicators were positive. Operating revenues rose faster than

Luke Zarecor, Zarecor & Associates

expenses, total net assets nearly doubled, and the overall bottom line was nearly $1 million in the black. “You’re kind of bucking the trend that

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PUD updates Chamber on licensing efforts for Enloe Dam BY GARY A. DEVON MANAGING EDITOR

OROVILLE – Representatives from Okanogan County PUD made a presentation at the Oroville Chamber of Commerce on the utilities efforts to license Enloe Dam to once again generate hydroelectric power. The dam and powerhouse, which are about 3.5 miles up the Similkameen River from Oroville, have not generated power since the mid-1950s. The PUD has been trying to license the dam with a new modern powerhouse and generators, this time located on the opposite bank of the river. Dan Boettger, Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs for the utility, started the presentation with a slide show of then-and-now photos and illustrations. The photos showed the various stages of the dams construction as well as the different powerhouses that were located on the to generate power in the early years of operation. They also

showed where new facilities would be located. “The PUD’s new proposal has been in the works since 2005, as have our licensing efforts,” Boettger said. “The new plan would move the powerhouse to the parking lot area now there. The intake structure would have wide screening. One reason is that wider screes slow water and won’t cause fish to become impinged against the screen.” Boettger explained the new location of the powerhouse is to meet requirements for fish because of the Endangered Species Act listing of steelhead and certain species of salmon. He said placing it where the old powerhouse is would not be favorable to water circulation and temperature at the exit. The new plan calls for water to exit at the falls. “How’s the water temperature going to be affected?” asked Walt Hart, an Oroville City Council member. “We hope it may actually improve, as well as the TDG, Total Dissolved Gasses and oxygen. Temperature is probably our

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biggest challenge. We’ve studied current temperatures above, below and at the dam. Our priorities are fish first... one way to ensure fish survival is to enhance oxygen levels.” Another high priority is recreation, especially where other agencies and the public are concerned, according to Boettger. He said the PUD’s plan includes a park, a boat ramp, four camp sites, picnic areas, parking and a restroom. The project will be run-of-the-river, generating the most electricity when the natural spring runoff occurs. At times that production may be reduced by low streamflows and Boettger said one or both the turbines can then be shut off. When asked if the $31 million project made economic sense to ratepayers, Boettger said the purpose of the dam would be to ensure a more consistent source of electric power over the next 40 years and improve the delivery of power to Oroville. He said the Oroville area is currently served by one line coming from

Dan Boettger, Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs for Okanogan County PUD and Glenn Huber, Area Manager for Oroville, were among the PUD representatives discussing the public electric utilities plans to license Enloe Dam at the Thursday, June 14 Oroville Chamber of Commerce meeting held at Trino’s Restaurant. Other representatives included PUD Commissioner Ernie Bolz and Environmental Coordinator Nick Christoph. Photo by Gary DeVon

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Community A2-3 Letters & Opinions A4 Valley Life A5-6

Community Bulletin A6 Father’s Day Fly-In B1 N. Country Car Show B2

Valley Life B3 Classifieds/Legals B4-5 Obits B5-6

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Donation re-arms Tonasket cops BY BRENT BAKER BBAKER@GAZETTE-TRIBUNE.COM

TONASKET - The Tonasket Police Department got a big boost from a local merchant as Mike Murphy of Murphy’s Sporting Goods donated a set of new guns, binoculars and other equipment to the department. Murphy was on hand at the Wednesday, June 13, Tonasket City Council meeting to present Police Chief Rob Burks with his new equipment and give details to the council. “Working with Rob for the last couple of years, I saw the need to help you guys out,” Murphy said. “So what I’ve done here, is I got some new firearms and donated them to them. ‘Cause the stuff they had was kind of old.” Murphy donated a pair of 590 shotguns, as well as a 930 semi-automatic designed “specifically for your new officer (Audra Fuller),” Murphy said. “It reduces the recoil and makes it easier for her to shoot. “The point is, you’re getting brand new stuff instead of guns that are 10- to 12-yearsold. And what you want is if, God forbid, if Audra has to go down, Jim has to go down they have the same firearms, they can pick them up and they can respond. Everybody’s got the same stuff, they know exactly what they’re doing. Same caliber, same everything, to make it efficient and help them out at the same time.” Murphy also donated a set of tactical gun cases and slings, five zoom binoculars, holographic

sights for day or night target acquisition, Buckeye cameras with a two-mile range that can transmit images directly to the police department, and property security devices. “The police department is the first line of defense against criminals,” Murphy said. “We need to take care of them.” Murphy said that the wholesale cost of the donated equipment - not including tax or labor - was $4,532, and the cost on the open market would have been about $7,000. “He’s brash, but community minded,” Burks said of Murphy. “It’s a tax write-off for him but he loves what he does. He does a lot around town, sponsors shooting teams, does firearms training. “He honestly cares about us and wants us to have better equipment.” Burks said during his department report that he’d received more complaints about officers in the past three weeks than in his previous seven years as chief. “People say things like, ‘You put out extra officers because you’re picking on the Conscious Culture festival goers,’ or racial profiling. I’m not sure how a festival-goer became a race. “Halloween we put out extra officers; that doesn’t mean we’re picking on trick-or-treaters. New Year’s Eve I have extra patrols. Anything that has high traffic, there’s potential for problems. I’m not going to leave one officer out there hanging to do all that... things can happen. That’s why we have extra

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Monarch butterflies are released at the 2011 Memorial Butterfly Release in Omak to honor deceased loved ones.

Second annual Memorial Butterfly Release BY LISA ANDREWS AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH

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The Tonasket Police Department was the beneficiary of a donation by local gun shop owner Mike Murphy, who presented these rifles to the local cops at the June 13 City Council meeting. patrols while there’s extra stuff going on.” Burks said they have caught a number of suspended-license drivers of late, while Darren Curtis and his canine partner Zeus have made a number of drug busts where drugs, including heroin, had been in cars that were stopped. “If you don’t want to get in trouble, don’t break the law,” Burks said. “Don’t have drugs in your car.... We’re not picking on people. We’re working.” Even at that, Burks said, out of 47 recent traffic stops, only eight tickets were written.

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“My big things are insurance and child restraints,” Burks said. “And if you don’t have a license, you’re going to get (a ticket).” “Thanks for taking the heat,” said councilmember Jill Vugteveen. “You guys have really stepped up. It’s good to get the word out that Tonasket is enforcing its laws.” “You guys don’t get thanked enough,” said Mayor Patrick Plumb. We really appreciate what you’ve been doing lately.” The Tonasket City Council next meets Tuesday, June 26, 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall.

OMAK - Amedisys Hospice announces the second annual Memorial Butterfly Release in Omak to honor deceased loved ones. The event will be held Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m. in Dalton-Klessig Memorial Park, located across the street from Apple Springs Assisted Living. The public is welcome to enjoy the program of music, readings and reflections honoring deceases loved ones.

Dozens of Monarch butterflies will be released during an inspiring moment of silence and reflection. After the butterflies are released, attendees will be offered refreshments, and will be able to mingle and interact with the other participants in a comforting community to share stories and offer support. Amedisys Hospice is a division of Amedisys Inc., a leading national provider of home skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and hospice care. For more information, please contact Amedisys Home Health (509) 422-6721 and Hospice (509) 422-8621.

Treasure trove found: photo collection going to historical society

Oroville Cruise Night BY LEE CHAPMAN

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Oroville is hosting cruise nights for car enthusiasts. The first cruise night is scheduled for Saturday, June 30 in downtown Oroville on Ironwood between Appleway and Central from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Prince’s Warehouse has contributed additional off street parking to the gathering of antique, classic and sport cars, as well as street rods, hot rods, and special interest cars. The Alpine Brewery will be open, serving food and hosting a band. This is a FREE event - just an opportunity to enjoy cars from around the area, socialize and visit some of the local businesses and restaurants. Future cruise nights are planned for July 14, which is the Saturday of National Classic Car Weekend, (a band will again be at the Alpine Brewery), Aug. 11, Sept. 15, and an October date yet to be determined.

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A photo of J.A. “Art” Blackler and others not identified in Blackler’s wheat field with his orchard in the background. The photo is one of collection of mostly Oroville and North Okanogan County photos that are being donated to the Okanogan Borderlands Historical Society. SUBMITTED BY KAY SIBLEY

OROVILLE – The phone rang and from afar a voice from the Midwest asked our town librarian, Barbara Pollard, if she might be interested in an old photo album mostly depicting scenes from the Oroville area. Unseen and without description, Pollard was on the brink of saying no when she paused and thought, “perhaps?” A rare treasure trove was the result of saying “yes.” The album contains some rare Asahel Curtis and Walter Miller photos and additional H.G. Gregg photo’s, pre-1920, focusing on the North Okanogan County area. Discoveries like this are becom-

ing rare and to the local historical society a major archeological find. The North Central Washington Regional Library Board, with the encouragement of the Oroville Library Board and Pollard, agreed the local Borderlands Historical Society and Museum would be an excellent recipient of the album. Are you interested in viewing the photo’s? These unique pictures of yesteryear will be shown in a powerpoint presentation Wednesday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at the library. The Oroville Library Board, Pollard and the NCW Regional Library will be formally presenting the Borderlands Historical Society with the original album at that time.

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COUNCIL | FROM A1 Danison said there is hope that within two years, if funding is applied for, the vision and plan will be clearer in terms of lighting, sidewalks, safe routes to the school from downtown, and other improvements that could be made. “I think folks walked away with a greater appreciation for what it takes to actually get to the point where you could apply for this money and get it,” Danison said. “You don’t just send them a letter and have them send you a check. There’s a process you have to go to to get there.” Danison also reported on the county commissioners’ continued work on zoning issues in the areas surrounding local airports.

Recycling center Peter James of Green Okanogan was on hand to discuss the present and future state of the organization’s proposed recycling center. “It’s taking longer than we’d like,” James said. “But we’re in it for the long haul.” James said he and George Hill were putting together a legal agreement that would allow Green Okanogan to build on the site, which is owned by Hill. Though he eventually plans to put up a 60x70 foot drive-through building with a roof that can support solar panels, a 15-foot high by 100-foot long retaining wall will need to go in first. James said much of the material currently

nvh | FROM A1 I’m seeing at my board meetings,” Zarecor said when comparing NVH’s performance against other “peer group” hospitals. “For most of my 2011 board meetings... most hospitals are having a worse 2011 performance than they had in 2010. They’re having decreased volumes and rising operating expenses... Some hospitals are doing better, but far and away most are seeing declining margins.” Some of the report highlights: - Current liabilities (amounts that need to be paid off within a year) dropped to $4.2 million from $5.7 million in 2010, while net assets increased to $2.7 million from $1.7 million;

consider a moratorium?” “Any time there is alcohol, we have to have the police go up there and check it out,” Attwood said. “It’s an added worry.” Burks said that banning alcohol in the youth center during those events wouldn’t solve the littering or inappropriate activity issues that occur outside during events. “In our experience, and I’m not saying this to allow alcohol, but by not allowing it you create more cans outside,” Burks said. “If they’re not allowed alcohol, they bring it to their car, they get out in the parking lot and we still get called up there because people are drinking in public. “We’ve seen cases of beer in cars, and bottles. And to be fair it happens at the CCC and the Senior Center, too.” Vugteveen said she thought eliminating alcohol altogether was premature. I think that maybe we we should ... up the deposit, and that way they don’t get it back (if they don’t clean up outside),” she said. “And just say to them, outside counts, too. Based on what (Burks) has said (denying a permit) wouldn’t curtail the alcohol, it would just move it somewhere else.” While Councilmembers Ramsey and Hines agreed that was something to consider, outgoing Councilmember Griffin said she felt Councilmember Scott Olson, who missed the meeting with a previous engagement, should be included in further discussion. “The fee schedule for next year isn’t done yet anyway,” Plumb said. “So we can table this and bring it back.”

visible from the street will eventually be relocated to a lower level of the property. Councilwoman Jill Vugteveen said she’d received complaints about the appearance of the site, with recyclable materials currently stacked there visible from the street. “I agree,” James said. “I live across the street (from the recycling site). If people want to talk to me about it, I’m not going to be confrontational or defensive about it. I’m doing what I can to bring an important part of clean-up to Tonasket, which is recycling.

Alcohol at youth center? The council weighed weather or not to ban alcohol at Tonasket Youth Center. Alcohol is currently permitted if private groups hosting events there obtain a banquet permit before reserving the facility with the city. City Clerk Alice Attwood requested that the council consider banning alcohol at the youth center, largely due to increased litter that is not cleaned up after events where alcohol is served. “I can certainly see that no being in keeping with a youth center,” Councilwoman Griffin said. “Could we consider a one-year moratorium and have council reconsider it?” Plumb asked. “If all of a sudden everything drops out, no one rents it any more, we make no money, could we at least - Operating revenues increased by $3.7 million (to $19.9 million from $16.2 million) while operating expenses rose $2.6 million (to $19.6 million from $17.0 million). Net, district finished $359,000 in the black after recording a $759,000 loss in 2010. “The hospital did a really good job on drawing a line on expenses,” Zarecor said. “For as much as revenue went up, the expenses didn’t go up nearly as much. One of the big increases was in depreciation/amortization, just the impact of having the hospital remodel in service for all of 2011, (as opposed to) just part of 2010. “It’s definitely progress, and good monitoring of expenses overall. Really where you will win or lose the fight is with operating expenses.”

Zarecor pointed out that 69 percent of revenue in 2011 came from Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements. While it does mean NVH recovers its cost of care for that 69 percent, it also means any hopes of turning a profit rest entirely on the other 31 percent of patients and insurers. “That’s as high as I’ve seen,” Zarecor said. “Most places I go to I’m closer to 40-50 percent.” The hospital’s numbers were compared not only to the past two years of its own operations, also to three different sets of hospitals of similar demographics: other Washington hospitals, all rural hospitals between $10 million and $25 million in revenue, all hospitals in that revenue range, and all Far West Critical Access Hospitals (CAH).

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Council actions The council approved a repair of the street lights along Highway 20 below the school that will address issues with all the lights -- not just the ones currently not working -- for $1,728. The cost will cover PUD installation as well as putting the entire group of lights on a common sensor. Attwood also shared that the public interest finding for the pedestrian crossing project across Whitcomb Avenue from the hospital parking lot was approved. The council approved the purchase of the beacon system directly from the manufacturer at the best cost possible and will put the installation out for bid. Also approved were the bond council services engagement letter with Foster Pepper, PLLC, and setting the date for a public hearing on the six year transportation plan for July 10. Plumb also presented Griffin with a plaque in honor of her service to the council at the conclusion of the meeting, which was her last as she is moving to the Oroville area. “We are regretfully losing one of our friends,” Plumb said. “In tribute to Councilmember Griffin for her service and contribution and dedication to the City of Tonasket, we appreciated everything.” “It’s been an incredible privilege,” Griffin said. “I’ve loved being involved. I’m sorry to go.” The Tonasket City Council next meets Tuesday, June 26, 7 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall.

The most negative number was the number of days cash on hand: negative 20 days for NVH, compared to 158 days on the average for other Far West CAH units. Zarecor said a 60-90 day supply of cash on hand was ideal. “This is looking at all the cash you have,” he said. “If the hospital were to cease collecting cash today, how long could you continue until cleared out the cash. “The reason this is negative is because we’re including the warrants as a line of credit against the cash, because that’s kind of how they’re functioning. There was as an improvement between 2010 and 2011, but still a ways to go.” Other numbers were more favorable: - Operating margin were 1.8 percent, up from negative 4.67

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There’s a new location for those wanting to rent U-Haul trucks, trailers and car haulers in Oroville. The U-Haul has moved from Dale’s Service Station downtown, to Oroville Mini-Storage at 140 Chesaw Rd. The business will be offering all the same services as Dale’s, according to Oroville MiniStorage owner Jeff Bunnell. For more information, call (509) 560-0166 or (509) 476-2102.

chamber | FROM A1 Tonasket. By having local generation available it would create a back up in case the Tonasket line went down, he said. “How many years until the PUD recoups the investment?” asked Robin Stice. “One of the things we have to do first is know what’s in the license,” said PUD Commissioner Ernie Bolz. “Then we will hire a firm to anticipate what we have to do beyond what we currently know. Enloe would guarantee a cost of power for the next forty years.” Bolz went on to say that Enloe has the ability to be called a renewable resource even though it is hydroelectric power and that electric utilities are now required to include a percentage of their power from renew-

percent last year and on par with other Far West CAH hospitals; - Gross days in accounts receivable (average number of days before collecting payments) dropped to 60 days from 71 last year and 85 two years ago; - The number of FTEs (equivalent number of full time employees, based on the total number of hours actually worked) rose to 120 from 114 the previous year, but “considering the increase in patient volume, that’s not a red flag,” Zarecor said; - The total margin (profits from both operation and nonoperation functions) was at 4.5 percent. That was up from 3.8 percent in 2010, and compared favorably to Far West CAH hospitals (2.0 percent.). The auditors did record three

ables. “Electric prices are going up,” said Boettger. “Before we could go to Bonneville and say ‘hey we’re short.’ We can no longer do that. We’ve lost five megawatts of BPA power that was once available to us. It has now been reallocated across the system. We lost so others could gain. “Even though this will be run-ofthe-river, it will still provide a consistent source of power. Wind and solar when you need them most are typically not available. With Enloe we wouldn’t have to worry about the wind not blowing.” The PUD filed for the license in 2008 and they are waiting for FERC, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to complete the process. They are also waiting on the state for a Water Quality Certification and a National Marine Fisheries study.

findings, which were down from five a year ago. Zarecor said NVH did well to resolve two of the previous year’s findings, considering that the previous year’s late audit report gave the hospital an unusually short window with which to resolve those issues. The findings included: - internal control regarding journal entries. “We didn’t find any actual problems,” Zarecor said. “But the potential is there for fraud or error to go undetected.” - policies and procedures manuals need to be developed for transaction cycles; - reconciliation of bank accounts needs to happen in a more timely manner. Next meeting is Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m. in the boardroom.

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Made the right immigration call President Obama used his executive powers to make some needed changes in the way the Justice Department handles young, undocumented immigrants. They will now have a chance to remain in this country to try and become U.S. Citizens. Obama’s order grants temporary legal status to nearly a million undocumented people brought to this country as children. Was this political? Some have claimed that Obama just did it to secure more of the Hispanic vote. Does the president really need to court the Hispanic vote when he already polls three times higher than his Republican opponent Mitt Romney? I wouldn’t think so. It is more likely he acted because we have a “do-nothing Congress” that has failed to address the problem of illegal immigrants in this country. Both sides of the aisle talk about immigration reform, yet everyone sits on their hands. Romney is for “self-deportation” a laughable approach to immigration if there ever was one. While Romney, the Republican candidate, says we should wait for Congress to act and says he will rescind the president’s order if elected, many Out of leading conservatives agree with the move by the My Mind president. These include Bill Kristol and George Gary A. DeVon Will. Kristol called it a “sensible policy” and “the right thing to do” on Fox News, although he’d like to have seen Congress act. Wouldn’t we all? We have hundreds of thousand of children and young adults who were brought to this country through no choice of their own and have gone on to be good citizens in name, if not in legality. Those that want to stay and who are making the effort to live the American dream should have a chance to change their legal status. They are our neighbors, they share a classroom with our children, they play on our sports teams. Many go on to serve in the military or attend our colleges. We should support those who want to become good, contributing citizens of our county and send back those who don’t. But doing nothing is certainly not a choice. Obama’s Justice Department has deported more undocumented aliens than his predecessor. Just a few short months ago he said couldn’t act on this issue, we’re glad he found a way. Maybe this will be the push to get the “do-nothing Congress” to act on real immigration reform.

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Dear Editor, I am writing this letter because I am outraged at the huge write up in last week’s paper from the editor himself. Accusing Mrs. Combs-Boge of submitting “unsubstantiated claims of enrollment dropping.” Now, if you want to talk about slander, accusing someone in a public manner of something that is not true fits that definition. I read all the letters to the editor every week and Mrs. Combs-Boge did not say enrollment is down. As a matter of fact, the letter in May 17th’s paper titled “Victims of ‘chickening out’” written by Rosa McCoy referred to someone as “a select few with some serious ethical and moral issues.” That was not Mrs. Combs-Boge. The letter of May 31 titled “Never ending drama” written by Simone Brinson, I will quote what she wrote: “If you would just go onto the State Superintendent’s website and see enrollment numbers over the years, especially since Quick got hired, you will get an eye opener, these numbers don’t lie folks.” Not once did Mrs. CombsBoge say anything, like she was being accused of. If you are going to accuse someone of something you better get your facts straight, just like the editor himself said. So, with that said, gets a hold of that paper with that letter to her in it and takes it to the fullest extent to get her name cleared of these absurd accusations. Tiffany Snider Oroville Editor’s Response: First of all you need to re-read what I wrote last week. No where does it say that Mrs. Combs-Boge said enrollment was down. You may have made that assumption, but that’s not what it says. Go ask Combs-Boge because we have discussed the editorial via email and in the end she apologized. Second, no one seems to know what slander is, yet they bandy the word about like it is some sort of magic club that will frighten newspaper writers into not voicing their opinions. By the way, when it’s written, and the word is used in the proper 75 YEARS AGO: June 18 - 25, 1937 The new Peerless Coffee Shop, under the management of Mrs. Edna O’Shaughnessy, will open Saturday, June 19. The Coffee Shop occupies the large room on the north side of the Peerless Hotel building formerly occupied by the Peerless Confectionery. The management decided that they would fix it up into an up-todate fountain, lunch and confectionery in conjunction with their dining room service. A complete new set of fixtures were ordered from Lyle’s Boat and Cabinet Shop in Wenatchee and the fountain equipment was ordered in the east as no Washington firm carried them in stock. The first cherry brining deal to have ever been tried out in the Okanogan Valley is being started this year by the Oroville Canning Company. Contracts from the Canadian Border to Chelan have been obtained. Whether or not the company will pit the cherries, depends on having enough women can be secured. It will take about 100 women for three months, should our present estimated tonnage come in, according to owner Roy Hurst. The Cozy Corner Cafe, on Stevens Street across from Prince’s store, was re-opened under new management: Mrs. Hattie Roth, Mrs. Bertha Morris and Mrs. Clifford Birch. They are now serving short orders and later expect to have beer for sale. The Meadow moor Dairy completed the installation of three Frigidaire units in their Oroville Cream receiving station. Jay James, manager, states that they will have a supply of ice made from pure water and will also carry a stock of fresh butter and ice cream. The first Fourth of July Celebration to be held in Oroville in over ten years will take place on Sunday and Monday, July 4 and 5. To start the celebration off, a big dance will be held on Saturday night,

case, it’s libel, not slander. In either case no one, on either side of this issue, has been libeled although people on both sides are accusing the newspaper of printing “slander.” Our school board members and our superintendent are public figures and to prove a case of slander (libel) against a public figure takes a lot more than what has been written on this page and Mrs. Combs-Boge was not slandered in the least. Enrollment numbers are up over the last two years, those numbers don’t lie. Are they down compared to when I went to school in Oroville? Yes, but that started happening years before Mr. Quick was employed in the district and has a lot more to do with economic changes, including things like welfare reform and the need to relocate to find work. And third, huge write up? Really? We have allowed Combs-Boge over 2000 words to get her point across in multiple letters. My little editorial was small by comparison. Save your “outrage” for something other than tilting at windmills that don’t exist. G.A.D.

IIP already co-opted Democrats Dear Editor, In response to John Connot’s suggestion that I run with Donald Trump for the Invincible Ignorance Party. Does it seem possible that John has missed the fact that this party has coopted the Democrat party and is now in charge of the nation? Besides I would not add anything to the ticket running with Trump, I don’t have good hair, money or influence and besides I can’t even figure out what the comment about the Sun and Hydrogen have to do with what I wrote in my letter the week before, so I’m way behind the curve as a possible candidate for Vice President. But I do wonder if I would be able to play golf and basketball, eat 100 dollar a pound steak, fly on Air Force Two, vacation around the world as often as I wish, force laws on the nation that they don’t want, sue states for trying to enforce federal law, have a televised “Beer Summit” with an arrogant professor and a policeman that I’ve offended, bow to third-world dictators, shut down air traffic over major cities for a date night, put art in the White House that has nothing to do with our nation’s founding, attack a seating governor of a state that is trying

to correct the problem that has buried that state in debt through socialist ideals, all this at taxpayer expense, and then despise, ignore, and defy the Constitution that I swore to defend against all enemies, both foreign and domestic. The policies and philosophy of the Invincible Ignorance party seem to be in capable hands right now and improving on this elite ineptness would be difficult, maybe with another four years of this legendary leadership we can become like the other dictatorships of the world. But, I would like to try about 20 dollars worth of that steak…, cooked medium please. Steve Lorz Tonasket

Time to stop the avalanche Dear Editor, As we approach a critical time in our nation with an upcoming election, there are a few thoughts I’d like to share. You see, I believe we have, to a degree, somewhat of a democracy but that certainly wasn’t the intentions of our Founding Fathers. In fact, to begin with, let’s recall our Pledge of Allegiance which begins “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the REPUBLIC for which it stands.” However, not everyone understands the difference between a democracy and a republic. We have become accustomed to think that that which we have is what the Founders believed we ought to have. But, in reality, the Founders believed that the Biblical values they held must be the foundation for a new and biblically constructed Constitution and the resulting way of life. In fact, “without the moral law of the Bible and without a Christian worldview, there is no foundation for America’s constitutional republic.”

ITEMS FROM THE PAST July 3, with the snappiest orchestra music that will be possible to get. Starting Sunday morning, there will be a parade with bank music and speaking at the Civic League Park. C. S. Adams, County Commissioner from this district said that the commissioners had recently received approval to improve the road from Oroville to Chesaw-Molson with $7,500 available for the job. Adams stated that this improvement was necessary as there are some twenty thousand acres of grain lands that has to be transported to Oroville for shipment on this road. Zosel Sawmill Ad: Order your box wood now, $4.50 per load and slab wood, $25.00 for 10 loads. Grocery and miscellaneous ads: Butter, $.35 per lb.; sugar, 100 lbs. $5.45; 2 lbs. cocoa, $.15; coffee, 2 lbs. $.49; Hanover shirts, $.98 to $1.95; men’s all wool bathing trunks, $.98; pork & beans, 3 #1 cans, $.23; One hundred dresses, Voiles, Prints, Batiste Party dresses, long and short, your choice, $1.95. 50 YEARS AGO: May 31-June 7, 1962: Bill Fancier, Loomis Stockman, in a talk to the Oroville Chamber of Commerce spoke in favor a meat packing plant to be located in Okanogan County to handle a larger number of cattle than any plant now in operation in this area. Okanogan County has between 70 and 80 thousand head of cattle and last year it is estimated that some six million dollars worth of cattle were sold. Some 45,000 calves from this area were also sold. Thirty five Oroville Jr.Sr. High School students completed the 1961-62 school year with perfect attendance for 180 days with no absences or tardy. One hundred and one students have been named to the second

semester honor roll. The Oroville F.F.A. Chapter celebrated its 25th anniversary in May, entered a float in the May Day Parade, placing first in the Youth Division. Oroville’s charter was given on April 29, 1937. Present officers are: Dennis Short, President; Arnie Marchand, Secretary; Wayne Scott, reporter; Ernest Schwilke, Vice President; George Gage, Treasurer and Mr. Kirkwood, Advisor. Miscellaneous Ads: Men’s work shoes, $4.99; Men’s white sport shirts, 2 for $5.00; Turkeys, 9-12 lbs, $.29 per lb.; Pork & Beans, 2 1/2 size, 5 for $.95; TV dinners, chicken, beef or turkey, $.39; Peanut Butter, 18 oz. $.43; Valley Dairy ice cream, 1/2 gal. $.49; Boneless ham, $.59 per lb. Over 28 percent of all motorboats boarded by the Coast Guard Mobile Boarding Team have been issued violations. The most frequent violations are: improper hull numbers or none, one Coast Guard approve life preserver, Fire Extinguishers, Bells and Horns and Flame arrestors. The boarding team is expected to be in Oroville between July 23 and 29. Federal Communications Commission in Seattle, this week notified the Gazette stating that a license is being granted to cover the operation of the Oroville Televisions Translator Stations. The engineer in charge stated that they were very glad to get this news and wished to congratulate all of the people in Oroville who have spent a great deal of time and work to accomplish this community undertaking. 25 YEARS AGO: June 18 - 25, 1987 New bleachers are being constructed at the rodeo grounds by Chesaw Rodeo Club. The club will have a work day on Father’s Day to finish the con-

In reality, the Declaration lays the foundation for the framing of the Constitution. In short, it is safe to say that the Declaration says “why” and the Constitution says “how.” In fact, Rufus King, reflecting the expressed intent of the Founding Fathers, wrote in February of 1820 “That the law established by the Creator, extends over the whole globe, is everywhere and at all times binding upon mankind. This is the law of God by which he makes his way known to man and is paramount to all human control.” The writings of Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton and others lay the foundation for what King summarizes. There are those today, who would deny that truth upon which our country was built. However, I point out that verbal denial does not cancel the fact of existence. By example, if it is raining I could deny that it is. However, once I leave the sanctity of the house, my denial of the rain does not keep my dry. David Barton wrote “The Founders understood that Biblical values formed the basis of the republic and that the republic would be destroyed if the people’s knowledge of those values should ever be lost.” Though many might disagree with what Barton writes, disagreement doesn’t change the integrity of the statement anymore than my denial of the rain would keep my dry. I believe God has given us, as a nation, the opportunity to stop the avalanche; but, this will occur only if we also heed the old saying that the only reason a wrong exists is because those who believe in the right, keep silent. During the next few months, leading up to an election, if your remain silent then you have, by your silence, only endorsed what a majority of voters have decreed. The Old Coffee Drinker, Randy Middleton Tonasket struction project. Grover Leslie is the Grand Marshall for the 1987 celebration. The struggle to acquire enough workers to thin and harvest a bumper crop in Washington State continues, according to Linda Skinner, Okanogan Job Service Center. The Oroville Job Service office reports that 350 thinners were needed in the Oroville-Tonasket areas. The agent said thinners were being paid between $4.00 to $4.50 per hour. Okanogan County’s unemployment rate dropped from 18.1% in March to 14.9% in April. Nationally, the unemployment rate decreased from 6.9% to 6.2%, down from 7.0% a year ago. (Editorial in part by Bob Davis) Steve Floyd, formerly from Oroville, is a high school band leader on par with excellence. His band has been selected to represent the State of Idaho in Philadelphia as the nation celebrates its bicentennial. When Floyd was in Oroville, the band had as many of 70 plus members. (Writers 2012 comment, our band in this years parade was a close match.) For about the past year, Tommi Edwards has owned and operated the Flour Mill Bakery in Tonasket, serving fresh bakery goods and tasty sandwiches. Tommi and her family have decided to go back to the Lone Star State. The Flour Mill will not close and has been taken over by Marty and Monica Schweikert. There will be some changes made as we plan to remodel the interior. The name will be changed to, “Marty’s Deli and Pastry”. The Tonasket Senior Citizens have taken on a big job. They have nearly doubled the size of their center at the corner of Tonasket Avenue and 5th Street. Formerly called the Civic League Bunglalow, the building has been a center for such community activities as dances, religious services, reception parties, distribution of government commodities and senior activities.

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Okanogan Valley Life Maybe, just maybe we’re gonna have another week of sunshine. We had enough rain for a while. It is critical that the rain doesn’t come during cherry harvest. Hurrah! For those that have covers over the cherries. I suppose some are being annoyed by the “cherry guns” but it’s only for a short while. I ’ m g o n n a add a bit of senior news to this column, just in case there are THIS & THAT some that Joyce Emry don’t read the other column and these are noteworthy items, that we can’t repeat too often. Kinross Mining Corp. generously donated enough to pay off the debt of the kitchen ventilating system, at the Senior Center. It was a sizable sum and is greatly appreciated. Hometown Pizza has a fund raising project whereby they are donating the money from sales of John’s well liked apple cinnamon bread to the building fund, and they have some gift baskets

for raffle that the proceeds will also go to the center for the building fund. Orders are being taken until the end of June. See Tillie or Dolly (or anyone from the senior center) to place your orders. Spence Higby is setting up an auction for July 14 that will be held at the empty Chevron gas station (used to be McDonald’s) and is in need of items. BIG items, antiques, furniture, cars. Good stuff, but no junk and NO CLOTHING. And again, the money will go to the building fund. A tremendous thanks to all these good folks for their time and effort to help get the additional funds to get the building project under way. The death of “Zeke” Hilderbrand was reported Friday, June 8. I’m told his children were at his bedside. He had been under treatment for cancer, but once again the cancer won. Condolences to the family, especially the grandchildren, in the loss of their grandpa. “Midge” Minyard was not able to have the MRI needed before she can have (possible) surgery. Some folks that are claustrophobic just can’t tolerate an MRI machine and she happens to be among those. Something else will be worked out, hopefully so she can be more comfortable.

There will be a happy occasion at the Ellisforde Brethren Church, July 21, when Sally (Elgin) Smith and Dave Campbell will be united in marriage. Congratulations and warm wishes are the order of the day for the couple. It’s about time for another Red Cross blood drawing. Time: July 11. Location: United Methodist Church. Time: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Keep that date in mind. A bar-b-que/potluck was held at the United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 10 for friends and members of the church, for fellowship and visiting, with Pastor Karen and Bill, as they will be leaving shortly for a new post. The first Sunday Karen was here, she sang “His Eye is on the Sparrow” and she sang it this Sunday. Perhaps that will become her signature song. She sings it beautifully. I am told that Juanita Waggy is home after spending some time in hospitals again. I like reading letters to the editors, BUT there’s no sense beating a dead horse, after that it gets a bit tiresome. I’m never quite sure how some become the total experts, but don’t attend the meetings. What a great letter from Dick Garner!! He does so much for so many causes, pretty much always associated with the betterment of the school, so I feel

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plans to come back here for a visit towards the end of July. I haven’t reported any pinochle scores lately so I will try to catch up. June 2: The door prize was won by Margaret Hirst. Most pinochles was won by Dolly. High scores went to Bev Holden and Dolly. June 16: Door prize was won by Ted Thorndike. Most pinochles was won by Eva Ray. High scores went to Sally Eder and Bev Holden. Salley Eder and Mary Lou Barnett got 1,000 aces. (I mention this because it doesn’t happen very often) The Senior Center invite you to try us out! Lunch is served at 12 p.m. each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Seniors are $3.25, under 60 years pays $7.50. Be there by 11:45 a.m. Great food at a wonderful price.

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In case I hasn’t mentioned it, Howard Cumbo is back in Tonasket Extended Care Facility and anxious to get to pinochle on Saturday evening. Family will be sure he gets here but he will need a ride back to Tonasket. A welcome back to Eunice Godwin. She hasn’t been seen at the pinochle tables for some time. By the way, we haen’t seen Donna Rise lately either. Cindy McAllister, wife of the Pastor of Valley Christian Fellowship and manager of the House of Hope, will be visiting the Center on June 26 to tell us of the idea and beginning of the House of Hope. She will answer any questions you may have or have had about the facility. After a visit with Midge

Minyard, I am happy to report that she is on her way to recovery and looking forward to a possible visit to bingo on Tuesday afternoon. We are hearing reports about Margaret Young who is back in Ohio with her son and his family. No surgery yet. Doris Hughes reported that Mary Ellen Lemmond has been named Volunteer of the Year for Port Huron, Mich. Quite an honor. You may recall that Mary Ellen was Treasurer for the Center before she moved back to Michigan some time ago. She

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Nelson. Services were held at Bergh Chapel, Oroville, burial at Kipling cemetery and luncheon was served in Chesaw. Many friends and family attended the service. It was a cool and rainy day for the Molson summer festival, last Saturday, but still the events and fun went on, starting with a great breakfast. Many were in attendance and there were lotsa vendor tables with a good variety of items. No music this year due to circumstances beyond their control. I miss that. How fortunate for Vivian Emry that her daughter Jeannie, was here for the “fun days”, as Vivian experienced a most serious episode, that was determined to be from medication, which left her unconscious and she would have been unable to use her medical alert button. Joan lives on Vashon Island and comes each year for the summer festival and she spent some extra days with her mom. Your job won’t take care of you when you’re ill. You’re friends and parents (and children) will. Keep in touch! Barbara Dart was the Grand Lady, of the festival and the MC gave a nice dissertation of her life, spent in the “Highlands” and all she has contributed for the

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Local Food Banks OROVILLE – The Oroville food bank operates every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., excluding holidays, in the basement of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. For more information, call Jeff Austin at 476-3978 or Sarah Umana at 4762386. TONASKET – The Tonasket food bank operates every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sarge’s Burger Bunker, 101 Hwy 97 N. For more information contact Jack Gavin at (509) 486-2480.

Demolition Derby OMAK – The Omak Stampede and Pepsi present the 11th annual Demolition Derby on Saturday, June 23 at 5 p.m. at the Stampede Arena. Ticket windows open at 3 p.m. Gates, concession and beer garden open at 4 p.m. For more information call (509) 826-1983 or visit www.omakstampede.org.

Spiritual Movie Night OROVILLE - The Humuh Buddhist-Life Science/Meditation Center at 1314 Main Street in Oroville is hosting a spiritual movie on Saturday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. Light snacks will be provided. Admission is by donation. Everyone is welcome. For more info call (509) 476-0200.

Project 3:16 OROVILLE – Enjoy some great music and fellowship with Project 3:16, who will be performing a free concert on Sunday, June 24 at 11 a.m. at Bible Faith Family Church, 1012 Fir St., Oroville. For more information call Marc Palmore at (509) 429-4758.

A Wild Plant Tour OROVILLE – North Valley Community Schools presents their final class for this year on Tuesday, June 26. If native plants used for medicines, dyes and food

interest you, you’ll want to sign up for A Wild Plant Tour. You will learn which plants Native Americans used, and which ones to avoid. Bring a sack lunch and water for this tour of your surroundings. It will be an adventure! Call Ellen at 476-2011 to register. You can also email her at comschools@chopaka.wednet. edu or go online to www.northvalleycommunityschools.com.

School Board Meeting TONASKET – The next regular Tonasket School Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. instead of Monday, June 25.

Food Bank Meeting TONASKET – The Tonasket Food Bank is going to have a meeting Wednesday, June 27 at the Tonasket Community Church, 24 East 4th St., Tonasket. Jacob and Nora Gavin are leaving

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OROVILLE Oroville Community Bible Fellowship

Sunday Service, 10:00 a.m. 923 Main St. • ocbf@ymail.com Mark Fast, Pastor www.BrotherOfTheSon.com

Faith Lutheran Church

11th & Ironwood, Oroville • 476-2426 Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. “O taste and see that the Lord is good!” Pastor Dan Kunkel • Deacon Dave Wildermuth

Immaculate Conception Parish

1715 Main Street Oroville 8:30 a.m. English Mass 1st Sunday of the Month Other Sundays at 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass every other Sun. Rev. David Kuttner • 476-2110

PC of G Bible Faith Family Church

476-3063 • 1012 Fir Street, Oroville SUNDAY: 7 a.m. Men’s Meeting 9:45 Sunday School (2-17 yrs) • Life Skills (18+) 10:45 Worship Service • Children’s Church (3-8 yrs) WEDNESDAY: 7 p.m. Bible Study (13+) Pastor Claude Roberts

Oroville United Methodist

908 Fir, Oroville • 476-2681 Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Pastor Karen Davison

Valley Christian Fellowship

Pastor Randy McAllister 142 East Oroville Rd. • 476-2028 • Sunday School (Adult & Teens) 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m.• Sun. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Sunday School & Children’s Church K-6 9:45 to 1:00 p.m. Open to Community! Located at Kid City 142 East Oroville • Wednesday Evening Worship 7 p.m.

Trinity Episcopal

602 Central Ave., Oroville Sunday School & Services 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: 1st, 3rd, & 5th • Morning Prayer: 2nd & 4th The Reverend Marilyn Wilder 476-3629 Warden • 476-2022

Church of Christ

Ironwood & 12th, Oroville • 476-3926 Sunday School 10 a.m. • Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Seventh-Day Adventist

10th & Main, Oroville - 509-476-2552 Bible Study: Sat. 9:30 a.m. • Worship: Sat. 11 a.m. Skip Johnson • 509-826-0266

Oroville Free Methodist

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Nondenominational • Everyone Welcome Every Sunday 10:30 a.m. to Noon Pastor Duane Scheidemantle • 485-3826 Youth Pastor Matthew Valdez

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Molson Grange, Molson Sunday 10:30 a.m., Worship & Youth Sun. School Wednesday 6:30pm, Bible Study “For by grace are ye saved through faith...” Eph. 2:8-9 “...lovest thou me...Feed my lambs...John 21:1-17

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the food bank because of illness. If someone doesn’t come forward it will close.

OCCAC Board Meeting OKANOGAN – The Okanogan County Community Action Council Board of Directors will hold their regular Board Meeting Wednesday, June 27 at 5:15 p.m. at Community Action, 424 S. 2nd Okanogan. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. For additional information contact Lael Duncan at (509) 422-4041.

Treasure Trove of Pictures OROVILLE – A Treasure Trove of Picture will be shown Wednesday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at the Oroville Public Library.

Farmer’s Market Flea Market and Community Yard Sale OROVILLE – The Oroville Public Library will host a special Farmer’s Market, Flea Market and Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 30 from 9 a.m. to By Marianne Knight

The 70th Annual 4th of July Rodeo in Chesaw is only 15 days away. There will be many out-oftowner’s come from the rest of the world to our little town in the Highlands of Okanogan County Washington to our Hometown Family Rodeo. The Chesaw Rodeo Club has been working hard these past few weeks to get the grounds mowed, weeds pulled, and just cleaned up in general. We want everyone to be safe and have a good time while they are here. The Festivities will start with the dance on the 3rd from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., $5 entry. The music will be provided by Powder River. On the morning of the 4th the Small Sports will begin at 10 a.m., with no entry fee or prior sign up. There will be events for all ages. The parade will start at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome. Prior sign up is recommended. Call Marianne (509) 485-2103. Junior events will be Cow Riding, Calf Roping, Barrels, with no entry fee for ages 16 and under. The Kids Events will be Calf Scramble, with no entry fee for ages 12 and Under. The Senior Events are Cow Riding, Calf Roping, Saddle Bronc, Bareback, with a $20 Entry Fee each. Men’s Wild Cow Milking with a $20 Entry Fee per Team.

2 p.m. Space is available and the vendor fee helps to support the library. Call (509) 476-2662 for information.

Free Nursing Assistant Training Class TONASKET - North Valley Extended Care is now accepting applications for the next Nursing Assistant Training Class beginning early July 2012. This class will be completed by September. Applications may be picked up at the North Valley Hospital’s Human Resource office. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated, caring individuals to prepare for a challenging career, leading to employment opportunities at the Extended Care. Course content includes basic personal care, restorative and technical skills needed to care for residents and individuals rehabilitating toward independence. Applications will no longer be received after June 25, 2012. For information call the Extended Care at (509) 486-3110 or Dixie Brown (509) 486-2151 ext. 353.

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HILLTOP COMMENTS Open Barrel Racing with a $10 Entry Fee. Books will open June 25. Entries accepted 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. only. (509) 485-3223. Books will close when events are filled. Fees must be paid by 2 p.m. on July 1. Camping is available next to the Rodeo Grounds. Of course our Chesaw Store, the Chesaw Mercantile and the Chesaw Tavern will be open to serve you. Food will be available from different vendors and clubs in town. This is a day you will never forget, so come and enjoy. If you can stay a day or two there are many more things to do in our area. Over to Molson there is a Ghost Town with old buildings and machines, lots of old equipment. The old Molson School House Museum has lots and lots to look at and maybe have some of our M&M cookies or yummy carrot cake. The Eden Valley Guest Ranch has it all, cabins, horses, trails for hiking or riding, a large lodge with games and puzzles and a play area for the kids. The Washington State Butterfly Association will be holding their conference Friday

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Immanuel Lutheran Church

1608 Havillah Rd., Tonasket • 509-485-3342 Sun. Worship 9 a.m. • Bible Study & Sun. School 10:15

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Sunday Worship at 11 a.m. Call for program/activity information Leon L. Alden, Pastor

Whitestone Church of the Brethren

577 Loomis-Oroville Rd., Tonasket. 846-4278 9:15am Praise Singing. 9:30am Worship Service 10:45am Sunday school for all ages

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CHESAW – Attention all Community Royalty that wants to participate in the Fourth of July Parade in Chesaw. Everyone is welcome. Prior sign up is recommended by the parade committee. Call Marianne at (509) 485-2103 or email hehama@bossig.com. It’s a lot easier if you sign up now for the line up on the 4th.

Judicial Candidate Forum OKANOGAN – There will be a Superior Court Judicial Candidate Forum sponsored by the Okanogan County Dispute Resolution Center in conjunction with the Okanogan County Bar Association. It will be held on July 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Okanogan PUD Auditorium, 1331 2nd Ave N., Okanogan. Please come with general questions on a 3x5 card to be handed to the moderator to ask all the candidates.

Meeting Cancellation TONASKET – The Tonasket American Legion Auxiliary #82 will cancel their July meeting. Please call (509) 486-2620 for more information. and Saturday June 22 to 24 at Eden Valley. Field trips to Mount Hull and Scotch Creek Wildlife Area during the day with a Keynote Speaker “Butterflies and Plants: a Cozy Coevolutionary Relationship” by Dana Vasalli of Twisp. Registration and more info at www.naba.org or Richard Youel at (206) 282-3758. There are many lakes for fishing and camping, swimming, hiking and just plain relaxing, close by. The Midsummer Festival in Molson last weekend was again a successful day, even though we did have some rain. The Door Prizes were won by Mary Louise Loe (Quilt), Ethan Mjoen (Painting), David Raymond (Candy Jar), Bob Welborn (Antler Flower), Jean Von Horen (Copper Bracelets). Of course the Pancake Feed in the morning was a big hit as usual. They served close to 180 plate fulls. The Sitzmark Ski Club had Sausage Dogs and Barbecue Pork Sandwiches for lunch. There were great venders with many different products. Over at the School House Museum the May Pole was covered with ribbons and flowers. A Horseshoe game or two were played. A Frisbee/golf challenge took place and an Egg Toss used up several dozen eggs. This was a good day for all. The Grand Marshall for this years Mid Summer Festival was Barbara (Dammel) Dart. She was born in Havillah and has remained a proud and prominent member of this area her entire life. She attended the Nine Mile School to start her education and finished in Oroville. After high school she worked as a telephone operator. In 1950 she married Richard Dart and they raised their four children in Molson. From 1953-55 she served as the post master in Molson, always active, she was the activity chair person for the Grange, allowing her to be in charge of the Friday night Rollerskating for approximately 36 years.(good job Barbara). This activity is still a big part of the Molson Grange on Friday nights. In fact it starts again on June 22. Kids come out from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to skate in the big Hall. Many have learned to skate here. Barbara served as Secretary for the fire commissioners of District 11. Along with minute taking she dealt with the government paper work. Barbara is a “key player” in the operation of the museums here in Molson. She was part of the involved group in the early 60’s that opened the door for the community study for the local history books that have been published and are available in the Museum. For 42 years Barbara and Richard operated Dart Farms in the Highlands and in 2001 Barbara moved to Oroville. Barbara hand picked her attendant, Sandra Hilstad, because she is the youngest Hostess in the Museum. Barbara continues to be involved in Molson events and activities as we all enjoy her scrambled eggs at the pancake feeds. During the summer on Thursday you will see her serving as a volunteer hostess at the Museum. She is still involved in the ranching operation with her son Phil and she promises to remain committed to her church and community.

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FATHERS DAY FLYIN’

Brent Baker / staff photos

Top left, Guy Stevens readies for takeoff from the back seat of his ride on Sunday at the Fathers Day Fly-in at the Tonasket Airport; top right, those who went airborne were treated to sun-drenched views of the area, including the Okanogan Valley from Ellisforde north into Canada; middle left, Fathers Day Fly-in founder Bob McCammon (left) was presented a plaque by Lee Orr honoring him for his contributions to the Tonasket aviation community; middle right, a young flier is already in awe of his experience before it even begins; bottom left, several youth riders prepare for take-off; and bottom right, A pair of happy customers disembark after their free plane ride at the Fathers Day Fly-in, Sunday, June 17.

Weather clears in time for Fly-In plane rides BY BRENT BAKER BBAKER@GAZETTE-TRIBUNE.COM

TONASKET - Rainy weather on Saturday threatened to put a damper on this year’s Fathers Day Fly-in. And while clouds that day kept a number of out-of-the-area pilots away, the rain cleared out in time for a big turnout at the annual steak dinner

Saturday evening, then stayed mostly clear for the bonanza of plane rides Sunday morning, June 17. Nearly 250 dinners were sold. Tonasket’s Ellie and Carter Alberts were two of the kids under 15 that took advantage of getting their free Fathers Day plane rides. Ellie had been on a helicopter before, but it was her younger brother’s first

plane ride and he admitted to being apprehensive beforehand. “It was really cool,” Carter said after his ride ended. “I was kinda nervous.” He said he wouldn’t be nervous again if he were to get another ride. “I saw lots of sights,” he said. “We flew over our house and saw lots of cool stuff.” Not everything went as planned for

Ellie, but still said she liked the ride. “The helicopter didn’t seem to drop as quickly, so my stomach wasn’t feeling too well,” she said. “And my camera ran out of battery. “But it was really fun,” she added, saying she wanted another go at it. Randy Rantz of Wenatchee also gave plane rides to adults, some of whom wanted to ride with their kids, and was

kept busy for much of the morning while another large crowd helped itself to breakfast. Also, Lee Orr of the Tonasket Airport Improvement Club honored Fathers Day Fly-in founder Bob McCammon for his service to the Tonasket aviation community with a plaque. McCammon also co-founded the Improvement Club and the Tonasket Flying Club.

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okanogan valley life CRUISIN’ WITH THE CLASSICS

Brent Baker / staff photos

Clockwise from top, George Frank’s 1941 Jeep, which honors the U.S. Armed Forces Legacy Project, was entered in the Off-Road category; a 1932 Ford Deluxe V8 Roadster, owned by Jim and Pat Palmer of Omak, gleams at the North Country Car Club Show and Cruise-in on Saturday, June 16; Dick Sweetman’s 1955 Bel Air won multiple trophies, including tops in the Street Machine category, Best Paint, Best Upholstery and Best Engine;

Dave Darragh’s 1966 Mustang won the Classic 1960-79 category; trophies await their winners at the North Country Car Club Show and Cruise-in

on Saturday, June 16; Chris Mursick used a bench from his grandfather’s old restaurant and a hand grenade for the stick shift (in honor of his Army days) as two components of his uniquely constructed truck; Dave Farver’s 1968 Firebird shows off its engine at Saturday’s North Country Car Club Show and Cruise-in; visitors admire John Brown’s 1928 Model T pickup at the North Country Car Club Show and Cruise-in on Saturday. Center, Classics of all sorts had their day in Tonasket at Saturday’s car show.

Numbers, not enthusiasm, down at car show TONASKET - A rainy morning and other car shows helped to hold overall numbers down Saturday, June 16, at the North Country Car Club’s 23rd annual Car Show. There were just over 30 entries in trophy competition, though there were the number of “Cruise-in” vehicles -- cars that didn’t pay an entry fee and weren’t judges -- that weren’t included in the overall numbers. The biggest winner on the day was Tonasket’s Dick Sweetman, whose gleaming turquoise 1955 Bel-air took home

four trophies, including the best Street Machine and three of the five specialty trophies. Chris Mursick and Danny Fletcher of Okanogan sported the most unique vehicle, at its heart a 1936 International but rebuilt with parts from a variety of sources. “This is what you do when you have no money,” Mursick said. Mursick built many of its parts in his welding shop and included personal touches such as a shifter made with a hand grenade, a seat made from a booth out of his grandfather’s restaurant, and an overflow reservoir made from an aunt’s old Purex bottle.

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“I took the original International spindle down to the auto parts store to find a rotor that fit it,” he said. It also was decorated with old street signs and license plates, including an old Washington City X plate. George and Patti hill were the other two multiple trophy winners. George Hill and the Tonasket FFA won best tractor, as well as winning the slow tractor race, while Patti Hill took the Post-war classification with a 1949 Chrysler Royale and the Semi (1 ton and larger) with a 1946 Studebaker.

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OKANOGAN VALLEY LIFE Fantastick!

(Above) Bellomy (Ray Dispenza), El Gallo (Steve Kinzie), The Mute (Conner Williams), The Cad (Kyle McConnell), and Hucklebee (Rob Thompson) perform during the Tonasket Community Theater’s performance of “The Fantasticks.”

The Tonasket Community Theater opened is production of “The Fantasticks” with three performances last weekend at the Community Cultural Center of Tonasket. The troupe of local performers were on stage three times over the weekend and continue with performances at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, and Friday, June 22. Tickets are $8. Brent Baker / staff photo

(Above left) Mortimer (Bud McSpadden) and Henry (Scott Olson) sing, while The Mute (Conner Williams) does not sing, during the opening weekend of “The Fantasticks” at the Community Cultural Center of Tonasket.

(Right) On-again, off-again, on-again lovers Luisa (Cierra Williams) and Matt (Leo Brett) see their romance turn sour midway through “The Fantasticks.”

Grand Marshal Barbara Dart leads parade at Midsummer Fest MOLSON – Barbara (Dammel) Dart was this year’s Grand Marshal for the Midsummer Festival that took place in Molson last Saturday. Dart was born in Havillah and moved with her family to the Nine Mile area when she was five. She attended the Nine Mile School from grades one through four and completed her education in Oroville, graduating from the “high school on the hill.” After high school she worked as a telephone operator in Oroville. The office had two switch boards and was located on the lower floor of the Peerless Hotel. She married Richard Dart in 1950, on a cold, rainy day in June. They began their married life in Molson and four of their children attended the Molson school and graduated from Oroville. She and her husband operated Dart Farms in the highlands for 42 years and she served as Molson’s Postmaster from 1953-1955. She moved to Oroville in 2001. She has always been very active in the Molson community and was the activity chairperson for the Grange. This allowed her the privilege in being in charge of the Friday night roller skating for approximately 36 years. For nine years she served as secretary for the fire commissioners of District 11. Along with taking minutes she dealt with the government

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Midsummer Activities Results Winners of the Walk/Run: 1 Mile (10 & Under) 1. Cory Olson, 2. Jasper Burnell; (1118) 1. Sammy Walimake, 2. EllaMae Burnell; (Adult 31-49) 1. Heather Burnell, 2. Jackie Olson; (Adult 50 & Over) 1. Ken Cockle, 2. Phyllis Hilstad. Winners of the Walk/Run: 3 Mile (11-18) 1. Elijah Burnell, (19-30) 1. Susanna Hawkins, 2. Liz Raymond; (50 & Over) 1. Carmen Kinley, 2. Blane Van Hoven, 3. Jean Van Hoven. Scavenger Hunt: 1. Savannah Scriven, Emric Scriven and Erich Scriven; 2. Noni Alley, Julie Alley, Tim Alley; 3. Phyllis

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Some of the cars in the Molson Midsummer Festival Car show, including Joe Schell’s yellow 1950 Ford which took first place (far left), Dave Hilstad’s black 1946 Buick (background) and Lary and Corale Thompson’s aqua 1961 Chevrolet Corvair. Hilstad, Judy Bowling, Cara Valdez, Cheryl McNall. Car Show: 1. Joe Schell from Tonasket, a 1950 Ford; 2. Dave Hilstad from Molson, a 136

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I am Jerry, a Dutch guy looking for a woman known as Stella Blue (real name Syndi) 64 years old and a 29 year resident of Tonasket. She worked for Gold Digger Apples for many years. Who can help me to get in touch with her again? It will be apVery nice large 1 bedroom preciated and rewarded. apartment. Upstairs, no pets, Please send e-mail to Oroville School District no smoking. $400. 509-476- dutchjerrie@hotmail.com Kindergarten Teacher 3145. Required: WA teaching cerSay it in the classifieds! tificate. Preferred: Experience Nice 2 bedroom/ 2 bath $475/ *Special deal* in reading, writing and math month. Nice 3 bedroom/ 2 *HAPPY BIRTHDAY at the primary level bath $695/ month. 1st month Pre School Special Educa*HAPPY ANNIVERSARY + deposit. Tenant pays tion Teacher *CONGRATULATIONS!! utilities. Application fee apAssessment, planning, and *WILL YOU MARRY ME? plies. HUD or Section 8 Ok. implementation of special MUST BE PREPAID Call River Oaks RV and Moeducation services. Writing $6.00 for the first 15 words bile Park 509-476-2087 and implementing of Individuadditional words $1.00 al Educational Programs each. Bold words, special Nice 2 bedroom on lake. GarApplication: Please send disfont or borders extra. age. Seniors 55+ trict application, resume, col$675/month. Henderson Add a picture lege or university placement Apartments 509-476-2449 or for only $1.50 more. file, copy of WA teaching cer509-476-3214 Call to place ad tificate and copies of all pertiOkanogan Valley nent documents to: Gazette-Tribune Erin McKinney 509-476-3602 Oroville School District Juniper NOW RENTING Hillside Apartments 816 Oroville, WA 98844 NEW, NEW, NEW! 509-476-2281 Accepting Applications! Both Positions close June 22, The office of the Okanogan 1 & 2 bedroom condominiums. 2012 @ 4:00 PM County Prosecuting Attorney Washer / Dryer l Beach Access Income eligible is accepting applications for Large Patios with Lake Views 509-486-4966 Part-time help at Oroville the full time position of ReFor further information call TDD 1-800-833-6388 Cherry Orchard. Various du- ceptionist/ Legal Secretary. 253-261-9251 or 509-560-9471 ties. High school age okay. For details and application 515 Tonasket Ave. process go to www.okanoCall Ed at 509-476-2350 Tonasket, WA gancounty.org.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF TONASKET BONAPARTE CREEK SEWER EXTENSION AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Separate sealed bids will be received by the City of Tonasket at the City Hall, located at 209 S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket, WA 98855, until 2:00 PM, July 6, 2012, and publicly opened and read aloud at that time. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations. 1. City of Tonasket, PO Box 487, 209 S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket, WA 98855 (509) 486-2132 2. Varela & Associates, Inc., 601 W. Mallon Ave. Suite A, Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 328-6066 3. Various plan centers - call Varela & Associates or visit www.varelaengr.com for list. The proposed work includes construction of the following: • Installation of approximately 5,300 LF of 8-inch and 10-inch gravity sewer main, appurtenances, and associated work including work in Highway 97 and a creek crossing • Installation of approximately 5,800 LF of 4-inch and 6-inch gravity sewer service pipe, appurtenances, and associated work • Connection of approximately 40 private residences to the public sewer, including decommissioning existing on-site septic systems and work on private property • Approximately 37 sanitary sewer manholes • Installation of approximately 8,300 LF of 6-inch through 12-inch water main, appurtenances and associated work including two water main crossings of Highway 97 within city limits and one creek crossing • Reconnection of approximately 65 existing services and installation of approximately 45 water meters and meter boxes • Installation of 2,100 LF of water service pipe on private property including removal of existing water meters and meter boxes • One 50-foot length of bored and jacked or pipe rammed 24-inch diameter steel casing railroad crossing with 12-inch diameter ductile iron carrier pipe • Replacement of the existing pumps, piping, electrical power and controls within the existing Upper Zone water booster station including maintaining upper zone reservoir storage volume during construction • Electrical work to support the reconstruction of an existing booster station including all new distribution and motor control equipment. • In addition to the electrical work a new system wide radio telemetry system will be installed including modification to three existing control panels and the addition of three new control panels. The project is located within the City of Tonasket city limits rights-of-way, easements and private property. Proposals must be submitted on the forms provided in the Contract Documents. A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to the City of Tonasket in an amount of 5 % of Bidder’s maximum Bid price and in the form of a certified check or a Bid bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of the General Conditions. See Instructions to Bidders. 100% performance and payment bonds will be required from the successful bidder. It is anticipated that this project will be funded in part by the Washington State Department of Ecology, the Washington State Community Development Block Grant program with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the United Stated Department of Agriculture Rural Development. Neither the State of Washington nor its departments or employees are, or shall be, a party to this contract or any subcontract resulting from this solicitation for bids. The City of Tonasket is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Small, Minorityand Women-Owned firms are encouraged to submit bids. All work performed on this project will be subject to the higher of the prevailing state or federal (Davis-Bacon) wage rates. The successful bidder will be required to conform to the wage requirements prescribed by the federal Davis-Bacon and Relate Acts which requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors performing on contracts funded in whole or in part by SRF appropriations in excess of $2000 pay their laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits, and determined by the Secretary of Labor, for corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on similar projects in the area. The City of Tonasket will award the project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder on the total of Schedule A and

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 12-4-00034-3 In re the Estate of: DAVID A. FARRAR, Deceased The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any personal 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 that 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 publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: June 11, 2012 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: June 21, 2012. /s/: ASHLEY FARRAR Personal Representative /s/: Anthony Castelda, WSBA# 28937 Attorney for Farrar Estate PO Box 1307 Tonasket, WA 98855 (509) 486-1175 Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on June 21, 28 and July 5, 2012.#398246

CITY OF OROVILLE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City of Oroville is requesting statements of qualifications from consulting firms to provide the City with engineering services with respect to the Central and Cherry Streets Resurfacing Project, a State and Federally funded project. The City of Oroville reserves the right to retain the services of the successful Consultant for any and all subsequent phases for the above referenced project. Consulting work may include the development of plans and specifications, planning, right of way appraisal, construction inspection and construction management. Statements must include descriptions of experience with Design and Construction of State and Federally funded street projects and criteria, references and resumes of proposed project engineers. Fees and project scopes will be negotiated. Four copies of the qualifications must be submitted to the City of Oroville no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 6, 2012. The top three firms will then be scheduled for a telephone interview for final selection process on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. The City of Oroville , in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprise as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. For further information, contact Rod Noel, City Supt., at 509-476-2106 or Kathy M. Jones, Clerk-Treasurer, 509-4762926. Mailing address is P.O. Box 2200, Oroville, WA 98844. The City of Oroville is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and encourages minority and women owned firms to apply. ATTEST: Kathy M. Jones Clerk-Treasurer Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on June 21 and 28, 2012.#398231 Public Hearing Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a public hearing is set for 11:45 AM, June 26, 2012, to consider a supplemental appropriation within the County Corrections Budget in the amount of $25,785. The funds are from Department of Ecology for highway clean up. The supplemental will be used for Operating Supplies, Fuel, Utilities, Repairs & Maintenance, and Wages. The hearing will be held in the County Commissioners Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing or submit their comments in writing to the Commissioners Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840. Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and Quad City Herald on June 14 and 21, 2012.#396256 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Notice is hereby given that the Oroville City Council will hold a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing and adopting the Six Year Transportation Program for the years 20132018, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in the City Council Chambers. ATTEST: Kathy M. Jones Clerk-Treasurer Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on June 21 and 28, 2012.#398241

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Notice to the residents of Oroville Subject: Aerial Mosquito Spraying The City of Oroville is planning on spraying for mosquitoes this year and budgeted funds for only one spray application. We are fully aware of how bad the mosquitoes are this year, largely due to the wet spring and high water, but if we spray too early while waters are still high, we will not eradicate the mosquitoes. We want to get the timing just right for the optimum results, and ask for your patience. The cost of the application is about $8500 and will be applied to the entire city limits and adjacent wetlands in order to achieve the best results. In the meantime, the city encourages residents to eliminate any standing water on your property to minimize the mosquito larvae hatch. The spray is normally applied during the early morning hours because the air is most calm that time of day. Please do not be alarmed by the sound of the aircraft; they are trying of ease our mosquito problems. In order to maximize the effectiveness of the spray application, residents will be asked to turn off all outside water and irrigation systems the night before, and to not irrigate until the morning of the following day. That will allow the vegetation surfaces to be dry for maximum effect. Residents are also encouraged to bring the pets and all water and food dishes for their pets in during the spray operation. The spray is tentatively set for the first week in July, but notices about the proposed application date will be posted on the city’s web-site orovillewa.com, on KOMW and at City Hall. For additional information, please contact City Hall at 509-476-2926. Attest: Kathy M. Jones Clerk-Treasurer Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on June 21, 2012.#398224 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Notice is hereby given that the Oroville City Council will hold a public hearing for the purpose amending the Six Year Transportation Program for the years 2012-2017, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in the City Council Chambers. ATTEST: Kathy M. Jones Clerk-Treasurer Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on June 21 and 28, 2012.#398237 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) No. 12-4-0037-7 Estate of: JOHN S. LARSON, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The above Court has appointed me Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against Decedent must present the claim: Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: By filing with the foregoing Court the original of the signed Creditor’s Claim, and By serving upon or mailing by first class mail to me at the address provided below a copy of the signed Creditor’s Claim. The Creditor’s Claim must be presented by the later to occur of: Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice to you as provided in RCW 11.40.020(3), or Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the Creditor’s Claim is no presented within the foregoing time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: June 14, 2012 /s/: Diane Larson, Personal Representative Address for Mailing of Service: c/o Joshua F. Grant, P.S., Attorney at Law, PO Box 619, Wilbur, WA 99185 Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on June 14, 21 and 28, 2012.#396272

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