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Hospital board enjoys Business of the Year award

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By Brent Baker Staff Writer

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TONASKET - NVH Board Chairwoman Helen Casey took the time to commend those involved with the hospital for making it possible to win the Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year award. “I want to commend everyone for making NVH district a great place to work and great place to be,” Casey said. “It was a very nice award from the Chamber. Things are really, really great, and I just want to say thank you.... and Patti and George Hill, employees here as Grand Marshals ... it’s really an honor to be in that position.” Chief Financial Officer Bomi Bharucha reported that the year-end reports weren’t quite finished yet, while patient financial services manager Jana Symonds said that CPSI - which provides health care IT - had spent three days on site conducting its analysis. “We learned lots of things, and have lots of things to implement,”

Symonds said. “We absolutely drained every last ounce of brain cells ... we’re glad that they were leaving, but it was really fun to have them here and we have a lot of things to do.” The board also approved the disposition of surplus equipment. In addition, it was decided a letter should be drafted to the board of the Wenatchee hospitals to ask that long-term care patients from the North Okanogan area be placed in the NVH LongTerm care facility, rather than in the Wenatchee area, where they are more likely to be separated from their families and local support system. Finally, the board recognized the efforts of several of its employees who went over and above the call of duty, including Larry Stucks and James Monroe, who escorted home two patients on foot through the Jan. 24 snowstorm. The board of commissioners next meets on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. in the district board room.

Oroville Schools learn Tonasket, Berghs Funeral Service to move what instruments they’ll receive from Mr. forward with crematory negotiations Holland’s Opus grant Terry Mills spotted more than 40 goats crossing US-97 between Oroville and Tonasket on Monday, Jan. 30, as well as more than a dozen geese swimming nearby.

By Brent Baker Staff Writer

TONASKET - The Tonasket City Council voted during its Tuesday, Jan. 24, meeting to begin the negotiations with Bergh Funeral Service for the longterm lease of property adjacent to the Tonasket Cemetery for the purpose of building a crematory and columbarium. The vote came after a report from Kurt Danison of the city planning department, at which he shared their recommendation that the city lease rather than purchase the property. “The property lease would be best for the city,” Danison said. “It’s the best way to protect the community.” The council has not yet approved the construction of the crematory; rather, this creates

an initial framework that moves the process far enough along that Bergh’s can begin getting environmental and other studies underway that would be necessary for the project itself to be approved. “Hopefully this is where you can address as many of the community concerns brought up (at an earlier meeting) as possible,” said Councilmember Scott Olson. “Absolutely,” said Scott Miller of Bergh’s. “I just need to know where I need to bring my proposal to when it’s ready.” “You would work with the mayor and the staff to firm up a proposal,” Danison said. “That would come to the council and at that point the council would review that and could say yes, we will lease the property for that. And (if so) at (a subsequent)

meeting you would actually have the lease agreement.”

Local RV Park owners not happy with overstayers at Chamber’s park Claire and Edward Jeffko, owners of Riverview Mobile Home and RV Park, expressed their concerns with the longterm campers at the Tonasket Chamber’s RV park. “I’ve got a problem, the agreement with the Chamber was that it was supposed to be for short term visitors only,” Claire Jeffko said. “If people want to live here, then they need to find a more permanent place. They were supposed to be sending the ‘monthlies’ to myself or to Shannon. “The Chamber shouldn’t be competing with private enter-

prise. I’m just asking for it to be fair.” Councilmember Jean Ramsey noted that the Chamber had been working for the previous couple of months to remove the long-term campers. Chamber President Dale Crandall had also delivered a letter that asked the long-termers to leave by the end of the month, to which he said there was no resistance. “They know they need to revisit the RV Park policy with the city,” Ramsey said. “The agreement was for there to be exceptions for construction workers, but those are supposed to come to the city on a case-byPhoto by Gary A. DeVon case basis.” Oroville School Music Director Eric Stiles (far right) accompanies “I take your point,” Mayor the OHS pep band during the Oroville Hornet Basketball game Patrick Plumb added. “I would last Thursday night. like for you to be at any meeting See COUNCIL on Page 3

Suspect sought in connection with several burglaries arrested in East Wenatchee could be in connection with an Okanogan County arrest warrant. “For the last month law enforcement has been looking for Snyder. It is believed Snyder has been involved in burglaries in the Oroville and Tonasket area, at the Eagles in Okanogan and at various residence’s around the county. On Jan. 29, 2012, deputies recovered more stolen property at a residence in Okanogan which had been stolen from a residence in Crumbacher last month,” said Sheriff Rogers in a recent press release. Snyder was arrested in midNovember 2011 with two other suspects for several thefts and OCSO photo burglaries in North Okanogan Kyle A. Snyder County, including a theft at the By Gary A. DeVon Free Methodist Church near Managing Editor Tonasket. In the church burglary two large flat screen televisions, EA ST W E NAT C E E - A n speakers, electronic equipment, Oroville man sought in numer- guitars, overhead projectors, ous burglary and theft charges computers, an air compressor in Oroville and Tonasket, includ- and several other items valued ing a theft at the Okanogan Ea- at over $7000 were taken. gles is being held in the Chelan At the time of that arrest County Jail. Snyder and Kurtis C. Bishop, Kyle A. Snyder, 20, was ar- 24, Omak/Tonasket, were lorested in East Wenatchee over cated hiding in a closet at the the weekend, according to Sher- Rocky River HUD site outside iff Frank Rogers, who said it of Omak. was unknown as to why, but it Snyder, who was out of jail on

$15,000 bail, became a suspect in the theft of over $5000 in cash from the Okanogan Eagles on Dec. 30 of last year. While suspects in an unrelated incident were getting themselves “caught on camera” stealing the same-said surveillance camera, other burglars were stealing cash from the Okanogan Eagles -- within hours of the crimes being reported several suspects were under arrest and authorities were seeking Snyder in the Eagles burglary. On Dec. 30 a burglary was reported at a residence outside of Twisp where the owner of the residence had recently died. Deputy Laura Wright responded to the scene and learned the suspects went to the residence and stole several surveillance cameras from the residence and possibly other items. “The problems for the suspects were…. 1.) the surveillance cameras were on and 2.) Deputy Wright and the complainants in the case all recognized the suspects,” said Sheriff Rogers at the time. At the same time Deputies Tim Newton and Terry Shrable were dispatched to a burglary complaint at the Okanogan Eagles in Okanogan. The investi-

gation showed that suspects had broken into the Eagles overnight and had stolen between $5000 and $6000 cash. Deputy Wright had advised the other deputies on shift that she was looking for two suspects for the burglary in Twisp. Shrable, who was en-route to the burglary at the Eagles in Okanogan, spotted the camera theft suspects in a vehicle as they drove past him. Shrable was able to turn around and stop them. At the stop the two were arrested and taken into custody for the burglary at the Twisp residence. During the investigation it was learned that Michael A. McClure, 34, Omak, and Snyder had showed up at the suspected camera thieves’ residence in Omak with a large amount of cash asking if they could get some methamphetamine from them, said Sheriff Rogers at that time. “Snyder has told several people that since he is out of jail and it’s going to be a new year, he is going to continue to burglarize and steal as much as he can until he is caught,” said Rogers, in an earlier press release asking the community’s help in locate Snyder.

By Gary A. DeVon Managing Editor OROVILLE – Music Director Eric Stiles shared the numbers and types of musical instruments the Oroville School District will be receiving through a generous Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation grant during the PTO Town Hall last month. “We are very blessed to have this miraculous gift. Mr. Holland’s Opus’ mission is to keep music in the schools and they do that through targeting schools that have a need for musical instruments. I was urged to apply by a lot of people,” said Stiles, who added that it was his wife who encouraged him to apply for grants for both the high school and the elementary. “The gift entails mostly equipment which we will be receiving over the next few months and there is also $1401 for repairs,” said Stiles at the Thursday, Jan. 12 PTO Town Hall. “We are honored that we got everything we asked for, this is like receiving the mega-millions jackpot... this is huge. “I’m still in shock, the lady called a week ago yesterday. There were a lot of people involved... people praying and sending out positive vibes. I had a lot of help from (Supt.) Steve Quick and both principals.” The two schools will receive 37 instruments between them totaling $72,000. The elementary will received three trumpets, four flutes, four bell kits, three alto saxophones, one euphonium, one three-quarter tuba, four clarinets,

two tenor saxophones, three trombones and two double french horns. In addition the school will receive $351 towards the repair of musical instruments. The junior/senior high school will get $1050 towards repair of musical instruments, as well as three trumpets, four flutes, one drum set, one euphonium, one baritone saxophone, four clarinets, one piccolo, one bass clarinet and one bassoon. “It should be noted that the award was particularly miraculous in that the foundation did not have to award both of our schools. A separate application was required for each campus. The foundation could have denied one application and only looked at one. They chose to consider both and they made a full award to both,” said the music instructor. “Even a partial award to one school is amazing, but to award both schools everything that was requested is like winning the jackpot! It’s truly remarkable, and we are truly grateful!” Earlier in the school year Stiles sent out an “SOS” looking for donations of instruments for the elementary school and he said the response of the local community was “amazing” with many people cleaning out their closets of unused instruments and donating them to the school. The repair money will help to fix any instruments at both schools that can be repaired, according to Stiles. “The grant is really cool, but what’s even better than the grant is that we have Mr. Stiles,” said Supt. Quick.

INDEX

Okanogan Valley Life/Columnists .............................5-6

Obits..............................................................................9

Community ................................................................2-3

Sports.........................................................................7-8

Classifieds/Legals.....................................................10-11

Letters & Opinions .......................................................4

Okanogan Valley Life.....................................................9

Outdoors.......................................................................12

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pairs, according to the WDFW’s annual year-end survey. Gray wolves have been listed as a protected species since they were first classified as endangered with the passage of the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1973, which made it illegal to hunt, possess, maliciously harass or kill a wolf. They were given the same designation by Washington state law in 1980. Wolves reached biological recovery levels throughout the Rocky Mountain region in 2002 and were slated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for delisting at that time, according to the Rocky Mountain Wolf Recovery 2002 Annual Report. However, Wecker said that litigation pertaining to the ESA requirement that any decision to delist a species is scientifically sound and will not Sen. Bob Morton result in it becoming listed again, nullified repeated attempts by the USFWS to delist. In 2011, Congress stepped in on behalf of the USFWS and wrote language into its appropriations bill that delisted wolves in the Wyoming, Idaho, Montana and the eastern thirds of Washington and Oregon. The repeated losses in court have forced the commission to be airtight with regard to its wolf management plan’s adherence to state and federal law. “The potential for litigation has always got to be kept in mind,” said Wecker, who doubles as commission spokesperson. “It just means that our process has to be squeaky clean and has to comply with all the procedural rules, but we also have to have a good scientific basis because the law requires us to base these decisions on science.” The listing of wolves as endangered has stirred up conflict between cattle-ranchers who want them immediately delisted due to fears about potential effects the predator might have on their livelihoods and the officials who must obey the bureaucratic rules that make it nearly impossible to delist a species, said Jim Detro, Okanogan County commissioner. There has been substantial scientific research detailing

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an attack],” said Kehne. Without a means to take preemptive measures against wolves and with no way to prove that wolves were the cause of livestock losses, ranchers are worried that their businesses would be put in jeopardy if wolves proliferate faster than predicted. “I hate what my government, using the wolf as a tool, is doing to our county to incrementally destroy the custom-culture and economic stability of not only rural Okanogan County, but rural Eastern Washington,” said Detro, who had a petition to immediately remove wolves from the endangered list in Washington denied by the Fish and Wildlife Commission at the beginning of January. “Wolves were eradicated in America 100 years ago for a reason,” said Detro. “They’re a serious problem, wherever they are.” Detro said that, though the wolf management plan allows for non-lethal means of preemptive control, historically those have not been successful. He is also concerned that the department will not have the money necessary to reimburse ranchers for lost cattle. We c ke r s a i d t h at Rep. Joel Kretz the commission is sympathetic to the budget constraints and has made it clear to the legislature that the department is “willing to see some things we like to go by the wayside in order to fund” the wolf management project properly. “We place a huge importance on the wolf issue because we know that if wolves have greater impacts than we expect faster than we expect, then we’re going to be in a huge set of monumental problems,” assured Wecker. “We don’t want the department to fall on its face on this one. This is one of overriding importance because we know what’s at stake in terms of livestock conflicts; we know what’s at stake in terms of ungulate conflicts. The agency’s reputation is at stake. People are going to be watching this like hawks. We want to make sure we do everything we can to direct the attention of the agency on this because it’s going to be hard.”

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Superintendent Turner pitches levy to chamber Groundhog Dinner this Saturday By Brent Baker Staff Writer TONASKET - Tonasket School District superintendent Paul Turner paid a visit to the Tonasket Chamber of Commerce’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24, to explain the details of the Feb. 14 levy replacement election, for which most residents have already received their ballots. Turner’s presentation was one of several given to area groups over the past couple of weeks. Turner explained how the district’s approach to teaching is in the process of changing, how the schools are evaluating student performance, and how school funding affects that. “The main overarching picture that I would want you to see is that the idea of teaching has been, ‘I taught ‘em, they didn’t get it, oh well, we’ll move on,” Turner said. “The concept has shifted over the last few years to, ‘Did they learn it?’ We’ve been working very hard to change that dynamic of the school. This year we’ve really implemented the assessments that we’re using with our kids. “We’ve got assessments in place to evaluate kids in each classroom to evaluate whether they ‘got it’ or not... Where before it was, they got an A, B, C, D ... now we specifically target the concept that individual kids didn’t get, and work with them to help them keep up with the rest of the kids. “The biggest thing the teachers are having to do is know how to effectively use these assessments, and what we struggle with is the time that it takes to do that. That’s what we’re wrestling with.” Turner said that the $1.15 million levy will be targeted to meet specific expenses. The four general expenditure areas include building and grounds maintenance ($337,000), curriculum and technology expenses ($335,000), special programs and staffing (such as paraprofessionals, senior projects, extended contracts for librarians and counselors - $227,000) and co-curricular activities ($225,000). At current property valuations

the levy will cost $2.57 per $1000 of assessed valuation, up from $2.21. Other area districts that receive LEA funding are paying between $2.77 (Pateros) and $3.61 (Omak) per $1000. The $2.57 figure is an increase of 35 cents over last year, but down 10 cents from 2009. “We feel strongly that this is where the money will be spent,” Turner said. “We won’t be shifting this around to cover other expenses.” Uncertainty as to the the level of state Levy Equalization Act funding (intended to bolster the fortunes of rural school districts) has complicated the district’s efforts to paint a clear financial picture beyond what the levy would cover. “The (state) Supreme Court determined after a lawsuit that the schools need to be fully funded, and that they’re not. That could affect things,” Turner said. “If the legislature fulfills that, then great, but we won’t know until the (legislative) session ends where we’ll stand.” On the positive side, Turner noted that the building bonds will be paid off within two years, and that the facility is still in overall good condition. “It’s still a fantastic facility, really the pride of the community,” Turner said. “We do need to maintain it though. We don’t want to wait until the roofs are leaking like happened with the old buildings.” As for the regular meeting... Chamber president Dale Crandall said that the long-term tenant issue at the RV park was closer to being resolved after he delivered a letter to the tenants asking them to vacate by the end of January. He noted that the overarching issue of long-term tenancy still needs to be addressed with the city, as well as the need for a new park manager. Treasurer Bill Nelson reported that the annual fundraising dinner netted $2,210 and also received $800 from the city in hotel/ motel funds. Dave Kester said that the TVBRC board is looking for more board members, and Herb Wandler reminded everyone of the 27th annual Kiwanis Groundhog dinner this Saturday, Feb. 4, at 5 p.m. at the Tonasket High School commons.

COUNCIL: Next regular council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 14 (law) enforcement, I want to work with Bill and work on a solution. I don’t want to have to park four blocks away when I own a house which I pay taxes on. I’ve lived there since ‘05... I’m asking you to work with me and work with homeowners to come up with something.” “Bill is very willing to work with homeowners,” Olson said. “It’s just a matter of setting up a meeting time. I would ask Mr. Pilkinton and Mr. Burks if we can have half an hour of their time and have them tell you some possibilities, then please bring something to us written up and we can go from there.”

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(where the policy is reworked). We need there to be a memo.”

Neighborhood asks for parking “roundtable” Discussion regarding the ordinance prohibiting parking on city streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. continued, this time with Lisa Andrews of the South Tonasket Ave. neighborhood addressing the concerns of those who don’t have access to driveways or other alternate parking. Previously, the council had asked for the neighborhood to submit a written proposal to the council on how to provide parking for those residents without other places to park while still allowing snow removal and street cleaning to take place during those hours. Andrews said she didn’t want the neighborhood to come up with a proposal that couldn’t be implemented due to ignorance of other ordinances or laws that it could conflict with. I would have brought a proposal but I figured I can work on proposals all day long, but without the input of (law) enforcement and Bill (Pilkinton), it’s just going to get picked apart,” she said. “I was hoping to be able to find a way to work together to come up with a proposal.” “I don’t want you to create a proposal for me,” Andrews said. “I want to work with

And it’s not just the local ordinance... Later in the meeting, the council discussed feedback from the community on the recent enforcement of parking ordinances, including a state law prohibiting parking on the “wrong” side of the street, facing traffic. “I want to be clear,” said Mayor Plumb. “It’s called ‘law enforcement.’ If it exists on the books, let’s do something about it and enforce it. If it needs to be removed, then we need to work with the state to fix it. If we need to fix the laws, that’s the council’s job. These are the people we elected ... “I acknowledge that people are upset, but these are laws. I’m not going to ask law enforcement to (enforce) one and not the other. And if we need to fix them, that’s why we’re here.” “We just need to accept the

complaints,” said Councilmember Jill Vugteveen. “The council and maybe just me, because I’ve been pushing for this for a long time… we have rules on the books that have not been enforced for a long time. It’s happening now, and now we’re getting pushed back. It’s going to happen for awhile, because this is a change. If people are going to blame the council because we’re asking law enforcement to do that, then we’re going to have to accept that there are going to be some people calling, and they’re not going to be happy.” Officer Audra Fuller, working in Tonasket since last fall, said she has received some of that “push-back.” “I’ve only given a few tickets, but I have people saying I’m harassing them,” she said. “I’m OK with that; I just need to know I’m going to be backed up.” “I appreciate what you’re doing‚“ Plumb said. “You’re getting full support from me. I support your department and the things you guys are doing. Complaints can be directed at me.” Not all of the feedback has been negative. “I’ve heard nothing but positive responses,” said Claire Jeffko, in attendance to discuss the RV Park issue. “It’s been more like, ‘It’s about time!’”

Other council actions

After reviewing three options for improving the pedestrian crossing at Whitcomb and Second (for safer access to hospital parking), the council approved an option that includes rect-

angular flashing beacons with no overhead pole at the cost of $60,000. In addition to being the least expensive of the three options, it is also solar-powered and features a push button to manually activate a timed crossing period. The council also approved: - turning over obsolete computer and copier equipment to Green Okanogan for recyling; - changing internal fund numbers for clarity and bookkeeping purposes; - an interfund loan, allowing the water project to borrow $150,000 from the sewer fund. This will allow Varela and Associates to do the planning for both projects at the same time, rather than having to wait for Rural Development monies before starting the water project planning. Not doing so could have required as much as $2 million in interim financing that likely could not have been procured; - approved Varela and Associates to proceed with the water project design, contingent on legal and Rural Development approval; - created separate water and sewer project funds; - continued its agreement with Highland Associates for city planning (10 hours per week); - and $21,047 (most of it from the Washington Airport Aid Program) for the engineering portion of the $150,000 airport project (runway crack repair, slurry and line repainting). The city council’s next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the council chambers at city hall.

Next Oroville Chamber meeting Feb. 9 Clyde Andrews agrees to take presidency

agreeing to serve until a new president was found. Andrews agreed to take the position on an interim basis, but may make the job permanent for 2012 depending on he and his wife’s future plans. The chamber board of directors will meet with Andrews today at Expressions Espresso at 1 p.m. to make the selection official. DeVon will move to the Past President’s position on the board. This month the regular membership meeting of the Oroville Chamber will be Thursday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. at the Shop Tavern. Members and nonmembers (21-years-old and over) are encouraged to attend

By Gary A. DeVon Managing Editor OROVILLE – Clyde Andrews, who manages the Camaray Motel with his wife Sandy, has agreed to serve as the interim president of the Oroville Chamber of Commerce. Since no one came forward or was nominated at the nominating meeting in November 2011, the position has gone unfilled, with the exception of Gary DeVon, the 2011/2012 president

to learn more about the organization and to work on ways of bringing more business to the Oroville area. Pam Leslie, with Oroville’s Carbon Cycle Crush, was the guest speaker at the last chamber meeting which was held at FB’s Family Diner on Jan. 12. Leslie, the facilities manager, said the company ran into difficulties bringing canola seed across the border and instead is looking to growers in Washington State and elsewhere in the U.S. to get their seed. CCC is crushing the seed and turning it into oil for lubricants and meal for cattle feed. Although much of the seed out there is

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The Town Crier Ballots are out, time to vote for our kids Out of my Mind Gary A. DeVon Both Oroville and Tonasket School Districts are going before the voters asking them to replace the two-year Maintenance and Operations Levies that are running out this year. The new two-year M&Os, which will be collected in the years 2013 and 2014, are necessary to continue to provide our school kids with an education they can use to go on to find jobs, pursue higher education opportunities and to better the communities in which they live. An excellent education prepares our students to be good citizens and to become productive members of society. Bearing in mind the state of the economy, our school boards

did not ask for major increases in local funding, but merely to continue the support for our school districts that we have been so willing to give in the past. This is especially hard when the state has continuously cut back on basic education funding and in Tonasket’s case, cutting Levy Equalization funds -- but it is necessary. Our children deserve the best education we can give them and the same opportunities that other children in the state and nation enjoy. Things like advances in technology have helped to close the gaps between rural and suburban schools and Tonasket and Oroville are striving to give their students a fighting chance to go on to college or vocational schools and to successfully enter a changing job market. Unfortunately the state has shirked its primary constitutional duty and has passed more and more of the cost of basic education off to the districts. Tonasket and Oroville have cut their budgets to the bone and there’s little

more left to trim. The levy helps to keep in place programs that our kids need, it buys new technology and textbooks and it also allows the districts to maintain their buildings so that the students and their taxpaying supporters get the most out of them before they need to be remodeled or replaced. Levies also pay for extracurriculars like sports and Knowledge Bowl that help to make sure our kids grow up to be well-rounded individuals. By passing the M&O Levy we get to exercise our local control, a control we don’t enjoy at the state or federal level. We have local school boards with people we know, people we have elected sitting on them. They, with input from the public and staff, decide where our levy money is best spent -- not Olympia or Washington, D.C. Without much trouble we can attend school board meetings and make our needs heard and be actually listened to -- That’s not so easy when dealing with the state or federal governments.

When we were in school our parents and grandparents, neighbors and others supported our

public education, now it’s time to give back by supporting the current generation. Vote yes for our

North County schools and make sure your ballot is postmarked by Tuesday, Feb. 14.

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers

At a time when America’s economy is still fragile, job creation is stagnant, and energy prices are rising, we should be looking at every opportunity to put Americans back to work and increase domestic energy production. America’s hydropower industry is ready to meet this challenge.

As Eastern Washington’s voice in Congress, I know that hydropower helped build the Pacific Northwest. Decades ago, they turned what was once a desert into one of the most productive agricultural regions in the country. In addition to providing flood control and transportation, dams also provide the affordable, renewable energy that helped give birth to Boeing and Kaiser Aluminum and then turned them into global leaders in specialized manufacturing. Now the dams are powering hi-tech data centers in Eastern Washington such as the Titan complex in Moses Lake and the

Yahoo, Intuit, and Microsoft data centers in Quincy. And yet, despite its numerous advantages, hydropower remains vastly underutilized. While hydro meets 72 percent of Washington State’s total electricity needs, nationwide that number is only 7 percent. Furthermore, according to the National Hydropower Association, simply increasing the capacity at existing dams could create 700,000 new jobs. Again, that’s without building a single new dam. As the founder of the Congressional Hydropower Caucus, I’ve been working to spread the great news about hydropower.

And I’m excited to announce a new bipartisan bill with Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) to expand domestic hydropower production. Our bill, H.R. 3680, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act, would facilitate the development of hydropower and conduit projects through several common-sense reforms: First, we would exempt small hydropower and conduit projects (those generating under 5 megawatts of electricity) from the regulatory process completely. Next, we would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the option to exempt hydro and conduit projects generating

between 5-40 megawatts from the permitting process. Too often, hydropower and conduit projects get caught up in the permitting process, harming the irrigation districts which rely upon them. By expediting the permitting process in a way that establishes parity between the public and private sectors and between federal and nonfederal agencies, we can unleash the enormous potential of American hydropower, greatly benefiting irrigation districts throughout the nation. Rep. DeGette and I are going to push hard on this legislation because it will create jobs and ensure America’s competitive

advantage in the energy sector. Hydropower has the capacity to meet our nation’s growing energy needs, reduce our dangerous dependence on foreign oil, bolster irrigation,and put Americans back to work. It’s time to say “yes” to American hydropower. And that’s precisely what our bill does. I look forward to working with America’s irrigation districts to get the bill passed through Congress and signed into law. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and founder of the Congressional Hydropower Caucus.

SitzMark Ski area near Havillah. This is the first year for lights at the ski area. Grant Rainsberry, Commander of the American Legion, presented a new 8 x 12 ft. 50-star flag to Oroville High School‚Äôs Student Body President, Tom Buckmiller. Eleven inches of snow fell Saturday night and early Sunday morning in the Chesaw-Knob Hill country. Real Estate ads show 23 acres of orchard with a large home, good location, full line of machinery for $25,000 down and total price of $60,000. In the Food Line: Cascade Market- 10¬Ω ounce Tomato soup, $.10; non-fat milk, 14 quart size, $.89; Prince‚Äôs IGA-clam chowder, 15 ounce, 4 for $.89.

Balmes with 55. The Tonasket Tiger boys varsity had an important win over the Oroville Hornets Friday night by swatting them by a final score of 71-61. The Oroville Hornets won over the Cascade Kodiaks with a last few seconds play with a final score of 44-42. Real Estate: 1.27 acre, level, few apple trees, irrigation water, on the county road frontage, $24,000.00. January 23, 1986: Dr. Stuart Holmes can do 10 minutes of standup comedy, do a little jig, laugh, cry and appear grandfatherly all in a period of two hours. He and his wife Edith, were honored for their 37¬Ω years of commitment to the North Okanogan County. At 71, and his arm in a sling, he entertained the group with is rendition of ‚ÄúThe Mouse That Got Away‚Äù. Halley‚Äôs Comet‚Äôs last appearance appeared in 1910 and it must have been a sight. That year it passed closer to the earth and was perfectly visible with the naked eye. Several local seniors recalled watching that show. Three of those interviewed are from Oroville, Harry Shelling, 86 was 11; Nellie Raritan, 89 was 13; Lloyd Emry, 87, was 11 and the three from Tonasket were; Ted German,

98 was 23; Agnes Frantic, 97 was 11 and Dudley Bullock, 89 was 13.

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items from the past 75 Years Ago, January, 1937 The first heavy snow of the winter arrives the first of the week. Records show total precipitations for 1936 to be 9.77 inches as compared to the 8.27 inches received during 1935. Is the drought over? National Forest land increased by 2,668,869 acres during the past year, plus some 3,000,000 acres in Alaska that are not yet in the national forest. Advertisers included: (mostly provided to the newspapers in matt form from which lead castings were made for the press) Dress patterns, usually three different ones each week, available by mail for .$15 each. American Rand Corporation, which has been running the Wannacut mill for two months this year, has 26 on the payroll and will run all winter. There will be a meeting of the Oroville Telephone Company at the Town Hall on January 9, 1937. New, good houses are needed to keep up with the growing town. It seems definitely assured that things are on the upswing toward

better, more modern homes Some of the local advertising shows the following: Economy Motors & Transfer for all of your freight needs; Dr. A.S. Watrous, Dentist; Adams Machine Shop; R. R. Kerkow and E. E. Efner, M.D.; Ike‚Äôs Grocery, syrup, 1 gallon, $.31; toilet tissue, 5 rolls, $.24; coffee, 3 pounds, $.87 and 4 1/2 pounds of buckwheat flour, $.29 and from Ben Prince’s Store, 2 pound jar peanut butter, $.28; oranges, $.10 per dozen; suede shoes, $.98. The bottom of the ad states ‚ÄúWE BUY FURS:, Barmon‚Äôs Mercantile, any hat $.69.

50 Years Ago, January 11, 1962: The Oroville Chamber of Commerce Banquet drew a full house at the installation of officers for the coming year. The officers were, H. Ben Holden, President; Gil Turner, Vice President; Bernice Marchant, Secretary-Treasurer; with Archie Shirley, Stafford Lewis, Tom Dull, Wayne Callison and Cleland Emry, directors. This Thursday evening will see skiers of the area out in force to take advantage of night skiing at

letters to the editor Obama, Gingrich, Only Paul speaks Santorum, and Romney gang. None of these speak of the limit the Conof Constitutional guys stitution places on government, so with the election of any one limits of those we can expect more of Dear Editor, I would have to agree with John Connot, that there is a slim chance that Ron Paul will get the nomination for president from the Republican Party. He is still the elephant in the room that no one wants to acknowledge, and this comes mostly from neo-cons who were talking about the need to return to the Constitution only a few months ago. But it seems now that Ron Paul’s main topic is the Constitution and the answers it offers, there is an absence of support from that quarter of the party. Supporting underdogs in a contest that is so crucial for the future of this nation comes easy for me. After listening to the State of the Union speech last week I came to the conclusion that all Obama was demanding was a little more power and a lot more money, if he just had those two things he could fix our troubles, and it is at this point that Ron Paul differs from the

the top down government we have now. Ron Paul wants to free us from this totalitarian attitude that has over taken our government. Holding our noses as we vote is going to take on a whole new meaning for the supporters of the Obama regime and people may need help with their consciences in this area, which I’m sure there is some technological application for that problem. But then again if he can’t stop producing fraudulent birth records he may be looking at another line of work come November… maybe breaking rocks under the supervision of men with guns. Steve Lorz Tonasket

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25 Years Ago, January 16, 1986: For the time being, Mrs. LaRee Felt will keep her newly acquired position with the Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District Board of Directors, despite an element of opposition to her being elected. She won with 366 votes by a narrow margin against incumbent Stan Nelson with 334 and Ken

We have a mailbox by the laundromat and a couple weeks ago someone plowed it, we would like to give a big thanks to whoever did it, thanks so much! Very thankful, Scott and Sarah Nelson

Economics and Wisdom Dear Editor, Today a majority of economists and politicians say that the Great Recession officially ended in 2009. However, we are now starting to feel the negative aspects of trillions of dollars in budget cuts at the national, state and local levels that affect most of the middle class and poor citizens of this nation. The number of long-term unemployed Americans, partly defined as those who have been out of work so long that they have simply stopped looking for employment, is still expanding. There are many others examples, but to summarize, the Great Recession did not end in 2009, but rather is still ongoing today, and with improvement hard to visualize.

What is not being said, perhaps intentionally, is that the positive and long-term health of our economy is directly connected to any meaningful social or political advancement that has or has not been initiated and embraced by the general populace of our great country. As a society it can almost be said that the various levels of our federal and state governments have fallen into the dark ages, something not seen since the Great Plague in Europe many centuries ago. The apparent absence of visible leaders in the three civilian branches (Judicial, Legislative and Executive) of government compound this descent. Regardless, each of us must try to find an internal source of inspiration while being receptive to the possibility of an individual that is well-versed in Wisdom (as Abraham Lincoln was) will some day appear and rise above the petty dysfunctions of governmental entities and emphasize the visionary character traits of inspiration, common sense, high moral standards and a lifetime of intellectual learning. Ray Gattavara Auburn, Wash.

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Where was I last week? Well, I was right here at home, with my article written and it was in the computer when the machine decided to freeze up and we couldn’t get it out. After a lot of work on Jason’s part, with pieces scattered all over the office, it

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was determined it was the monitor and we have a temporary one now and hopefully all goes well, until we get a new one. Computers are a wonderful invention but they can be very annoying, sometimes. The weather the past week has been changing from very nice, warm sunshine, melting some of the snow that escaped the plows to freezing those little bits that melted and making it very dangerous. So far I have not heard of any bad falls. Bev Lee had her hip replacement and she should be home by the time this is printed, with

a son here to lend a helping hand. Edith Holmes has been transferred from Brewster hospital to Tonasket, where she will recover and do therapy after her bone breakage. Of course, she has other ideas and would prefer to be at home, so maybe a visit with a word of cheer would be in order for her. Rumors are that “something” is happening with the Peerless. Time will tell us about that soon, it seems. We do need a restaurant with full menu, but another Mexican place? That is a rumor.

oroville senior news Submitted by Dolly Engelbretson Watch for the icy spots! I hear another storm is heading this way so be prepared. Steve Quick, Superintendent of Schools will be here on Jan. 31 to talk about the levy on which we will vote Feb. 14. That is Valentine’s Day, so make it a good one. Our lineup of speakers for

February include: Joy Lawson, speaking on the: Cemetery as a followup for Bergh’s Funeral Discussion. On Feb. 14, Daralyn Hollenbeck will be talking to us about the Blue Star Program, and on Feb. 28 Arnie Marchand will get us up to date on the Carbon Cycle Crush program. I understand that Ed Gooldy has transferred to Spokane. He will be missed

There were 40 Pinochle players on Jan. 23, which means there were 10 tables full for the night. They all really like to play. The low players were Cleta Adams and Tyler Field. The high players were Rae Morris and Larry Smith. Judy Bunch walked away with the Traveling score. A reminder, today is, or was

the Ladies Auxiliary monthly meeting. The Ladies finished the raffle baskets for the pancake feeds that will be starting the end of February. The next Grange meeting will be held on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Grange Hall The Ice Fishing Festival will be held on Feb. 18 starting at 8 a.m. with a pancake feed. Tell your friends and relatives to come for this special weekend.

around here and the Molson Grange. P i n o c h l e News : Eve ly n Dull won the Door Prize; Beverly Storm had the most Pinochles and Mary Lou Barnett and Lenard Paulsen tied for High Scores. Boots Emry ended up with 1500 Trump again. It has been some time but she did win it several months ago. More next time.

The first regular pancake feed will be on Feb. 26 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. We feature ham, eggs, hashbrowns, buckwheat and buttermilk pancakes, optional salsa and apple sauce. A great meal. Happy Birthday wishes go out to Blanche Gregg. Get Well wishes this week are for Vivian Emry and again for Nita Myrick. Until next week.

eagledom at work Submitted The Oroville Auxiliary would like to thank all of the businesses and people of the community for the great donations to our auction and dinner for the funeral costs for Justin Gemmell. The family greatly appreciated all of the support.

OKANOGAN - The Paths and Trails Committee has developed a draft Recreation Plan that evaluates existing recreation opportunities, reviews public opinion regarding parks and recreation and proposes a sixyear action plan and other related items that the county wishes to pursue. The draft Recreation Plan is available online to review at the website: www.okanogancounty. org/planning. “If you are interested in re-

Shondra would like to thank all of the volunteers for the help of putting the dinner and auction together. It was a great turn out. The Auxiliary will be having a Sweetheart Dinner on Feb. 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. The menu will be Prime Rib, baked potato, salad, garlic bread,

viewing or submitting comments regarding the draft Recreation Plan, please send written comments to the address listed below by Feb. 24, 2012,” said Ted Murray, Recreation Coordinator with the Okanogan County Planning Department. The Okanogan County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the county’s proposed Recreation Plan on Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. in the commissioners’ hearing room. For more information contact: Ted Murray, Recreation Coordinator, Okanogan County Plan-

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Okanogan Valley Life 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 476-2386. It is that time of year again - the Oroville Food Bank could use help in food and money donations for the upcoming holiday season and thank you too everyone who helped out through the year. 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) 4862480.

Genealogical Society Meeting OKANOGAN – U.S. Armed

Forces Legacy Project will be the program for the next meeting of the Okanogan County Genealogicval Society to be held on Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. at the Wilson Research Center in Okanogan. The program will be presented by Michael Stewart and Karen Schimpt as representatives of the U.S. Armed Forces Legacy Project in Tonasket. They will present information as to the type of information that might be available for genealogical research. This meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information call Phil Brown at (509) 486-4324 or Maggie at (509) 422-3944.

Owls and Woodpeckers TONASKET – Okanogan Highlands Alliance presents, “Owls and Woodpeckers of the Okanogan Highlands and Be-

yond”, with Paul Bannick, on Friday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Dinner, benefiting the Community Cultural Center, will start at 5 p.m., followed by the presentation with tea, coffee and desserts. This presentation is being held at the Community Cultural Center, 411 S. Western Ave., Tonasket. For more information contact Julie Ashmore at (509) 433-7893, julie@okanoganhighlands.org or visit www.okanoganhighlands. org/education.

Computer Basics OROVILLE - Computers are here to stay and they are becoming more complex! Learn the basics on how to use that computer that sometimes leaves you confused – navigate through the toolbars, use the explore and start menus, learn how to use function keys and right mouse clicks, and more. It’s a twosession class on Monday, Feb.

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Oroville Community Bible Fellowship

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

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 Adult Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. • Sun. School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. 4th Sundays, 6 p.m. Prayer & Healing Service. Pastor Karen Davison

Valley Christian Fellowship

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Chesaw Community Bible Church

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

MOLSON Community Christian Fellowship

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

RIVERSIDE Riverside Lighthouse - Assembly of God

102 Tower Street Sunday Bible Study 10:00am Sunday Worship 11:00am & 6:30pm Wednesday- family Night 6:30pm Pastor Vern & Anita Weaver Ph. 509-826-4082

TONASKET Holy Rosary Parish

1st & Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket 10:30 a.m. English Mass 1st Sunday of the Month Other Sundays at 8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass every other Sun. Rev. David Kuttner • 476-2110

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.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Trinity Episcopal

Tonasket Foursquare Church

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.

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

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“To every generation.” Celebrating 100 years 1905-2005

Crossroads Meeting Place 415-A S. Whitcomb Ave. • Pastor George Conkle Sunday: 10 a.m. (509) 486-2000 • cell: (509) 429-1663

Tonasket Community UCC

24 E. 4th, Tonasket • 486-2181

“A biblically based, thoughtful group of Christian People”

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

Seventh-Day Adventist

10th & Main, Oroville Bible Study: Sat. 9:30 a.m. • Worship: Sat. 11 a.m. Pastor Skip Johnson • 509-485-2434

Oroville Free Methodist

1516 Fir Street • Pastor Rod Brown • 476.2311 Sun. School 9:15 am • Worship Service 10:15am Youth Activity Center • 607 Central Ave. Monday 7:00 pm • After School M-W-F 3-5pm office@orovillefmc.org

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

6 and 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come with your questions and, if you want, your laptop. For more information or to register call Ellen at 476-2011, or go online to www.northvalleycommunityschools.com.

Sweetheart Dinner OROVILLE – The Oroville Eagles Auxilary will have a Sweetheart Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The menu will be prime rib, baked potato, salad, garlic bread and a dessert. Tickets are available at the bar or the door the night of. Music by North Half will follow dinner.

Childbirth Classes TONASKET – North Valley Hospital will offer childbirth classes on Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the In-Service room at the hospital. NVH is the only facility to offer childbirth class in the Okanogan Valley. If interested in attending contact Rene Todd at (509) 429-4847 or e-mail ob@ nvhospital.org.

Solid Waste Advisory Meeting OKANOGAN – A Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will met in the Health Department

Conference room at the Public Services Building, 1234 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan.

ing on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Valley Conference Room.

Snowmobile Advisory Meeting

U.S. Border Patrol Citizen’s Academy

OKANOGAN – A Snowmobile Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will meet in the Health Department Conference room at the Public Services Building, 1234 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan.

OROVILLE – The U.S. Border Patrol will be holding a session of its upcoming”Citizen Academy” and invites those interested to take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about the Border Patrol and the Spokane Sector. The Academy is open to interested individuals 18 years of age and older. Sessions will meet 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 29, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 1105 Main St., Oroville. Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information contact the Border Patrol office at (509) 496-4665.

Fire District 16 Monthly Work Session TONASKET – The Okanogan Fire District 16 commissioners in Aeneas Valley will hold their monthly work session Monday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Sun Ranch Commons facility located at 1183 Aeneas Valley Road. The public is invited to attend. Call Mike Woelke at (509) 486-1386 for more information.

Blue Star Mothers February meeting TONASKET – The NCW Blue Star Mothers have invited RN Kathleen Mowry, Tonasket VA Clinic, to speak how military service affects our soldiers, airmen, seamen, guards and patrolmen. She will be speak-

Family History Center TONASKET – The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints (Highway 97) is open on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sundays from 9 a.m.to 10 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy free access to genealogy resources including Ancestry.com and Family Search. Explore your family roots with help and assistance. For more information call Dolly at (509) 476-3336.

school news/menus Oroville School News Friday, Feb. 3: AAU Basketball 5:30 p.m.; Basketball @ Pateros 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4: Indoor Soccer Open Gym (High School students only) 10 a.m.; Little Cheerleaders 10 a.m.; Wrestling @ District Tournament – Lake Roosevelt High School 10 a.m.; Girls Wrestling District Tournament @ East Valley High School (Spokane) 11 a.m.; Basketball vs. Brewster 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6: Knowledge Bowl

@ Chelan 4 p.m.; JH Girls Basketball vs. Grand Coulee 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7: Basketball vs. Lake Roosevelt – Senior Night 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8: AAU Basketball 5:30 p.m.; Community Volleyball 7:30 p.m.; Career Fair 8:30 a.m.; JH Girls Basketball @ Liberty Bell 5 p.m.; JR High Wrestling @ Republic 6 p.m.; RCIAS Class 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9: AAU Basketball 5:30 p.m.; Basketball @ Liberty Bell 6 p.m.

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Sports Oroville boys take two key Oroville girls top Manson games from Manson twice in three days

Photos by Gary DeVon Hornet Michael Garrett gives it his all in an aggressive drive to the basket in the Hornet’s 77 to 64 victory over the Manson Trojans on Thursday, Jan. 26. He led Oroville with 22 points. By Brent Baker Staff Writer MANSON - Oroville’s boys basketball team won its second game against Manson in a three-day period on Saturday, Jan. 28, using a suffocating full court press to break the game open early on the way to a 76-58 victory. The defensive pressure paid off with plenty of scoring early as the Hornets ran up a 28-13 first quarter lead and held onto the margin through the first half. “We played as a team for the first time in a while and it showed,” said Oroville coach Allen Allie. “Our guys protected the ball much better and cut our turnovers down which gave us more looks at the basket.” Michael Garrett scored 32 points, but Allie said his scoring didn’t really stick out. “It shows a team effort,” he said. “C.J Mathews had a triple double and Zack Speiker had a double double. (They) were great on the boards.” Luke Kindred also limited the Trojans’ leading scorer, Javier Guillen, to seven points. “I have a hard time singling out any one player tonight because each kid did a great job on defense, making assists and protecting the ball,” Allie said. “(That) was the way need to play from here on.” Speiker added 16 points and Mathews had 12, making up for foul trouble that saddled Connor Hughes througout the game. “I was proud of the effort and poise our kids kept during the game,” Allie said. “Connor probably played half the game because of fouls. We need him on the floor for his defense and offense. He is a big part of what we do.” Alex Vanderholm led Manson (7-8, 2-6 CWL North) with 15 points. The Hornets (10-5, 5-2) played winless Bridgeport on Tuesday and host Brewster in a key league contest on Saturday, Feb. 4. Oroville is in good shape to

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Oroville’s Becky Arrigoni (left) shoots for two points against the Manson Trojans at the Hornet’s home game in Coulton Auditorium last Thursday. Hornet freshman Lily Hilderbrand (right) fires up a shot under major pressure from Manson defenders during Oroville’s victory over the Trojans. By Brent Baker Staff Writer MANSON - Oroville’s girls basketball team moved into a virtual tie for third place in the Central Washington League North Division with a pair of victories over Manson last week, including a 45-21 win on the Trojans’ home floor on Saturday, Jan. 28. Lily Hilderbrand led the Hornets with 12 points, followed by Brianna Morales with ten points, seven rebounds and two steals. Naomi Peters and Hilderbrand had eight rebounds each. Oroville (9-6, 4-3) faces two key games this weekend, start-

ing at Pateros on Friday. The Hornets and Nannies are tied for the third spot in the league. Oroville hosts league-unbeaten and state-ranked Brewster on Saturday, Feb. 4.

Oroville 56, Manson 24 OROVILLE - The Hornets opened up a 30-8 lead over Manson by halftime of their Thursday, Jan. 26, contest and coasted to a 32-point victory. The game was originally scheduled for two days earlier but was postponed by heavy snow. The Hornets spread the playing time out and got eight girls

Cascade rolls past Tonasket boys By Brent Baker Staff Writer

said Tonasket coach Glenn Braman. "They beat us up on the boards and got 10 more shots than we did. Twenty percent from the floor will not yield very many points. "It was a long week of practice (with only the one game) and I need to make sure we are better prepared for what we have coming into our place this week with three home games to finish the season." John Stedtfeld led the Tigers (7-10, 0-7 Caribou Trail League) in scoring with eight

LEAVENWORTH - Cascade’s boys basketball team won just Oroville’s CJ Mathews heads skyward for a two-point jumper about every statistical battle against the Trojans. Mathews had 12 points against Manson. In with Tonasket on Saturday, the previous match up against the Trojans Mathews had a triple Jan. 28, which went a long way double. toward explaining the margin make the post-season, with a succeeded,” Allie said. “Our of the Kodiaks’ 53-23 victory three-game lead over fifth-place defense went a little south on us over the Tigers. Pateros and Liberty Bell, but in the second and third quarters The Tigers fell behind 26-9 at needs to make a solid push in but we were able to regain our the half and never recovered. its final league contests to avoid pressure in the fourth. "Cascade took advantage of a first round matchup with state “We need to be able to come power White Swan at the district up with four quarters of pressure our miscues and they scored defense if we plan on playing in on many of our turnovers," tournament. the post-season.” The Hornets had a seemingly Oroville 77, Manson 64 OROVILLE - The Hornets comfortable lead late in the first hosted Manson on Thursday, half before the Trojans reeled off Jan. 26, after a two-day weather 10 quick points in the final two delay and used big runs in the minutes before halftime. “Lazy defense,” Allie said. first and third quarters to pull “Our offense ... was much better away to a 13-point victory over tonight than it has been in recent the Trojans. Garrett scored 22 points, games. We have been playing a Mathews had 12 and Kindred lot of one-on-one lately so the focus was on making five passes scored a season-high 13. “We were trying to focus on before any shot attempt. We did a team basketball and I think we decent job of that tonight.”  Husband or Wife  Grandparents

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By Brent Baker Staff Writer LEAVENWORTH - Tonasket’s girls basketball team lost a 46-29 decision at Cascade on Saturday, Jan. 28. The Tigers ran up 18 points in the first quarter before the turnover bug bit them as it has throughout the season. Tonasket scored just 11 points the rest of the way. The Tigers (4-13, 0-7 CTL) finish up the season with home games against highpowered Okanogan (Tuesday) and Cashmere (Saturday, Feb. 4), as well as Omak (Thursday, Feb. 2).

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Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune • February 2, 2012

Sports Tiger wrestlers gear up for districts

Hornets hit Republic for final league mixer

Photo by Terry Mills

The Tigers’ Caleb Lofthus gets his Chelan opponent on his back at Saturday’s dual meet.

on Senior Night in their final home meet on Saturday, 4230. TONASKET - The Tonasket “I wasn’t sure what to expect wrestling team wrapped up with this year’s young team as its regular season with three our season got started,” said Caribou Trail League dual Tonasket coach Dave Mitchell. meets last week as they geared “They have progressed well bune up for post-season action that and wrestled tough. Had we begins this Friday, Feb. 3. not lost Austin Booker for the Tigers split Vaalley double I believe we would DecemberThe 15, 2011 • OkanOgan gazette-tseason, ribune dual at Cashmere on Wednes- have gone into our last dual day, Jan. 25, losing 39-33 to meet with Chelan with both Cashmere and defeating Cas- teams undefeated in league cade 56-24. and I’m not sure we wouldn’t Chelan topped the Tigers By Brent Baker Staff Writer

have beaten Chelan in the Photos by Gary DeVon dual. Oroville Senior Alex Kelly knocked out his Eastmont opponent with a pin Friday night. Kelly, a four“This season has been an year letterman, was among nine seniors honored that night. awesome accomplishment for this group of young studs.” By Brent Baker to two-time state champion Kyle winning by pin. Mike Lynch (138) The season continues Friday Staff Writer Kirkendall of Republic. Both will and Eddie Ocampo (138) each at Omak as the two-day Class likely be No. 2 seeds at districts. went 11-1 on the day. 1A District 6 tournament gets REPUBLIC - Oroville’s wresAlex Kelly (132) went 1-2, losLeo Curel (120) and Corey C14-0 and 2-0 but Childers (145) each lost their only underway at 6:00 p.m. The tlers spent most of Saturday, ing his matches tournament continues Satmatches of the day. urday morning at 10:00 a.m. The Hornets travel C1to Lake The top four wrestlers in each Roosevelt on Saturday, Feb. 4, weight class will advance to refor district tournament action gionals at Colville on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. Feb. 11, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

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Oroville seniors sweep in final home meet

HIGH SCHOOL JV / VARSITY SPORTS THIS WEEK

CAS - Steinke 4, Parton 0, M. Trevino 11, Nash 0, Mendoza 0, C. Trevino 4, Hartl 7, Merritt 4, Harrod 22, Wood 1, Calkins 0, Lopez 0. Totals 22 6-10 53. Thursday, Feb. 2 QTR 1 2 3 4 F BB (JV/Var) - Omak at Tonasket 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL JV CAS - Steinke 4, Parton 0, M. Trevino 11, Nash 0, Mendoza 0, ORO 7 / VARSITY 2 6 8SPORTS 23 THIS WEEK GB (Var/JV) - Omak at Tonasket 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. C. Trevino 4, Hartl 7, Merritt 4, Harrod 22, Wood 1, Calkins 0, CAS 14 12 19 8 53 Lopez 0. Totals 22 6-10 53. Thursday, Feb. 2 Friday, Feb. 3 QTR 1 2 3 4 F BB (JV/Var) - Omak at Tonasket Oroville 76, at 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. Manson 58 WR - Tonasket at 1A District 6 Tourn. (at Omak) 6:00 p.m. ORO 7 2 6 8 23 GB (Var/JV) - Omak at Tonasket Jan.6:00 28 / 7:30 p.m. 53 ORO - C.J. Mathews 6 1-2 14, Chase Nigg 0 0-0 0, ZackCAS Speiker 14 12 19 8 BB (JV/Var) - Oroville at Pateros 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 7 2-6 16, Michael Garrett 11 8-10 32, Connor Hughes 4 0-0 8, GB (Var/JV) - Oroville at Pateros 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. Oroville 76, at Manson 58 WR - Tonasket Luke at 1AKindred District 6 (at Omak) p.m.Sarmiento 0 0-0 1 Tourn. 1-2 3, Lane Tietje 0 0-06:00 0, Joe Jan. 28 0, Dylan Rise 1 1-2 3. Totals 30 13-22 76. Saturday, Feb. 4 ORO - C.J. Mathews 6 1-2 14, Chase Nigg 0 0-0 0, Zack Speiker - Bailey Stevens 1 1-4 3, Paul Toolson 0 0-0 0, Marcus BB (JV/Var) -MSN Oroville at Pateros 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. WR - Tonasket at 1A District 6 Tournament (at Omak) 7 2-6 16, Michael Garrett 11 8-10 32, Connor Hughes 4 0-0 8, Vanderholm 4 1-1 9, Ty Harding6:00 4 1-3/ 7:30 9, Javier GB (Var/JV) - Oroville at Pateros p.m.Guillen 2 3-5 Luke Kindred 1 1-2 3, Lane Tietje 0 0-0 0, Joe Sarmiento 0 0-0 WR - Oroville at 1B/2B District Tourn (at Lk Roos) 10:00 a.m. 7, Israel Rodriguez 0 0-0 0, Alex Vanderholm 7 1-3 15, Casey 0, 0Dylan Rise 1 1-2 3. Totals 30 13-22 76. WR - Oroville girls at District (at E Valley, Spok.) 11:00 a.m. 0 0-0 0, Salvador Leyva 6 3-4 15, Jorge Tejada Saturday, Feb. Sorenson 4 MSN - Bailey Stevens 1 1-4 3, Paul Toolson 0 0-0 0, Marcus BB (JV/Var) - Cashmere at Tonasket 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. 0. District Totals 24 10-20 58. (at Omak) WR - Tonasket 0-0 at 1A 6 Tournament Vanderholm 4 1-1 9, Ty Harding 4 1-3 9, Javier Guillen 2 3-5 GB (Var/JV) - Cashmere at Tonasket 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. 2 Tourn 3 4(at Lk Roos) F WR - OrovilleQTR at 1B/2B 1 District 10:00 a.m. 7, Israel Rodriguez 0 0-0 0, Alex Vanderholm 7 1-3 15, Casey BB (JV/Var) - Brewster at Oroville 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. 28 18(at 7E Valley, 23 76 WR - OrovilleORO girls at District Spok.) 11:00 a.m. Sorenson 0 0-0 0, Salvador Leyva 6 3-4 15, Jorge Tejada 0 GB (Var/JV) - Brewster at Oroville 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. 13 at18 14 13 58 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. BB (JV/Var) -MSN Cashmere Tonasket 0-0 0. Totals 24 10-20 58. GB (Var/JV) - Cashmere at Tonasket 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. QTR 1 2 3 4 F Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Oroville 77, Manson 64 BB (JV/Var) - Brewster at Oroville 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. ORO 28 18 7 23 76 Jan. 26 BB (JV/Var) - Lake Roosevelt at Oroville 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. GB (Var/JV) - Brewster at Oroville 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. MSN 13 18 14 13 58 MSN - Paul Toolson 0 0-0 0, Marcus Vanderholm 2 1-2 5, Ty GB (Var/JV) - Lake Roosevelt at Oroville 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. Harding 5 2-5 13, Javier Guillen 5 12-17 22, Alex Vanderholm Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Oroville 77, Manson 64 5 2-4 12, Olegario Orozco 2 0-0 5, Casey Sorenson 0 0-0 0, Thursday, Feb. 9 Jan. 26 BB (JV/Var) - Lake Roosevelt 6:00 / 0 7:30 Salvador Leyvaat3 Oroville 1-2 7, Jorge Tejada 0-0p.m. 0. Totals 22 18-30 BB (JV/Var) - Oroville at Liberty Bell 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. MSN - Paul Toolson 0 0-0 0, Marcus Vanderholm 2 1-2 5, Ty GB (Var/JV) - Lake 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. 64. Roosevelt at Oroville GB (Var/JV) - Oroville at Liberty Bell 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. ORO - C.J. Mathews 7 0-3 14, Chase Nigg 1 1-2 3, Zack Harding 5 2-5 13, Javier Guillen 5 12-17 22, Alex Vanderholm 2-4 12, Olegario Orozco 2 0-0 5, Casey Sorenson 0 0-0 0, Thursday, Feb.Speiker 9 3 0-0 6, Connor Hughes 4 0-1 8, Luke Kindred 553-4 Friday, Feb. 10 Salvador Leyva 3 1-2 7, Jorge Tejada 0 0-0 0. Totals 22 18-30 BB (JV/Var) - Oroville Liberty Bell 6:00 / 7:30 13, JoeatSarmiento 1 0-0 2, Dylan Rise 4 0-0p.m. 9, Michael Garrett WR - Oroville qualifers at Regionals (at Kittitas) TBA 64. GB (Var/JV) - Oroville at Totals Liberty34 Bell 6:00 / 7:30 p.m. 9 4-7 22. 8-17 77. ORO - C.J. Mathews 7 0-3 14, Chase Nigg 1 1-2 3, Zack QTR 1 2 3 4 F Oroville Senior tosses his opponent before pinning Saturday, Feb. 11 Speiker 3 0-0 6, Connor Hughes Nick 4 0-1 8,Perez Luke Kindred 5 3-4 MSN 14 18 18 14 64 Friday, Feb. 10 WR - Tonasket qualifiers at Regionals (at Colville) 9:30 a.m. 13, Joe Sarmiento 0-0 2, Dylan Rise 4 0-0 9, MichaelisGarrett him in1the second round. Perez a four-year letterman who was 18 27 11(at Kittitas) 77 WR - OrovilleORO qualifers21 at Regionals TBA 9 4-7 22. Totals 34 8-17 77. WR - Oroville qualifiers at Regionals (at Kittitas) TBA Night. QTR 1 honored 2 3 4 at Senior F Saturday, Feb. 11 MSN 14 18 18 14 64 Oroville boys and girls basketball begins district tournament play GIRLS BASKETBALL WR - Tonasket qualifiers at Regionals (at Colville) 9:30 a.m. ORO 21 Jan. 18 2728,11jockeying 77 at Wenatchee and / or Eastmont High Schools on Monday, for district WR - Oroville qualifiers at Regionals (at Kittitas) TBA Feb. 13. Standings tournament seeding at the fiBOYS BASKETBALL Standings Caribou Trail League (1A) League W L PF PA Okanogan 7 1 58.9 48.6 Cashmere 7 1 63.4 50.9 Chelan 4 3 52.3 52.6 Cascade 4 4 50.6 50.6 Omak 1 7 53.9 60.6 Tonasket 0 7 42.7 60.7

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Leaguebegins (1A) district tournament play Oroville boysCaribou and girlsTrail basketball League Total at Wenatchee and / or Eastmont High Schools on Monday, W L PF PA W L Feb. 13. Cashmere 8 0 66.4 36.0 17 0 Okanogan 6 2 58.6 36.9 14 4 BOYS BASKETBALL Chelan 5 2 55.1 39.1 9 8 PF PA Cascade 3 5 41.9 48.0 8 10 Standings 62.8 48.6 7 35.0 64.1 5 13 Caribou Trail Omak League (1A) 1 64.0 48.7 Tonasket 0 7 26.1 Total 61.4 4 13 League 48.0 53.3 W L PF PA W L PF PA 51.3 55.0 Washington League North Division Okanogan Central 7 1 58.9 48.6 15 3 62.8(2B)48.6 58.1 54.8 Cashmere 7 1 63.4 League 50.9 14 2 64.0 Total 48.7 55.9 54.2 W 52.6 L PF7 PA W 53.3 L Chelan 4 3 52.3 10 48.0 Brewster 0 67.46 31.0 14 55.0 2 Cascade 4 4 50.68 50.6 12 51.3 Lk Roosevelt 1 61.97 31.5 11 54.8 5 Omak 1 7 53.97 60.6 11 58.1 3 46.37 40.3 6 Tonasket Oroville 0 7 42.74 60.7 10 55.99 54.2 PF PA Pateros 5 4 53.2 44.6 11 6 60.9 41.3 Bridgeport 3 5 31.3 (2B) 47.6 7 9 Central Washington League North Division 57.4 53.3 Liberty Bell 1 7 26.5 Total 58.5 3 13 League 63.7 63.5 Manson 8 21.3W 54.6 W L PF0 PA L PF1 13 PA 53.4 55.2 Lk Roosevelt 8 0 69.9 34.4 12 4 60.9 41.3 51.1 52.4 Last week’s scores: Brewster 7 1 64.4 47.2 9 7 57.4 53.3 55.3 58.6 Oroville 5 2 65.4 61.0 10 5 63.7 63.5 39.0 71.8 28 65.8 Liberty Bell Saturday, 3 5Jan. 55.9 8 8 53.4 55.2 Cascade Tonasket Pateros 3 646,48.2 53.029 7 10 51.1 52.4 Oroville 45, 21 Manson 2 6 Manson 57.1 65.5 7 8 55.3 58.6 560(NL)15 39.0 71.8 Bridgeport Chelan 0 62, 8 Lake 40.1Roosevelt 73.0

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OROVILLE - The Hornets’ seniors each won both their matches Friday, Jan. 27, while wrestling against the Eastmont JV squad in the final home meet of their careers. Alex Kelly (132), Mike Lynch (138), Nick Perez (145) and Alex Alvarez (160), as well as Breanna Dodd (106), Ferny Perez (118) and Kaylee Harris (145) were all honored in their final home matches. Ali Fulmer and Megan Mieirs were also honored for their service as stat girls. Eddie Ocampo (138) and Angel Camacho (145) also won twice, while Eric Herrera avenged an early 3-0 loss with a pin. Leo Curel and Corey Childers also wrestled. Ricevuto said that, while no team score was kept, the Hornets won 11 of their 15 matches. Honored at Senior Night were wrestlers Breanna Dodd, Ferny Perez, Kaylee Harris, Alex Kelly, Michael Lynch, Nick Perez and Alex Alvarez, as well as cheerleader-manager Ali Fulmer and stat keeper Megan Mieirs.

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A pileated woodpecker takes flight, as captured by Okanogan Paul Bannick speaking on friday at the Tonasket CCC, captured this image of a great gray owl. Highland Alliance speaker Paul Bannick. Submitted by Julie Ashmore Conservation Coordinator Okanogan Highlands Alliance TONASKET — The Tonasket Community Cultural Center will be hosting an Okanogan Highland Alliance presentation on Friday, Feb. 3, as part of its monthly Tonasket Friday coffeehouse program. Paul Bannick will adapt his renowned “Owls and Woodpeckers” presentation to “the Okanogan Highlands and Beyond,” and will take us on a visual and auditory exploration of local habitat types, through the owls and woodpeckers that most define and enrich these places. His photographic field report will celebrate the ways in which the lives of these two iconic birds are intertwined with one another, and will explore their role as keystone and indicator species for their environment. The Highland Wonders audience will be immersed in the sights and sounds of forest, grassland, and desert, and in the en-

tertaining and informative details of Paul’s narrative. The hidden life of these birds is obvious for those who know how to find it. Paul knows how to find it, and how to bring it to life for his audiences through photos, sound, and story. Paul Bannick is a wildlife photographer specializing in the natural history of North America with a focus on birds and habitat. Coupling his love of the outdoors with his skill as a photographer, he creates images that foster the intimacy between viewer and subject, inspiring education and conservation. “These two bird groups are linked by the fact that more than half of the owl species in North America rely on woodpeckers for their nest cavities, in some way,” Paul says. He photographs woodpeckers and owls in hopes of drawing attention to the c h a l l e n g e s fa c i n g t h e s e b i r d s a n d t h e i r e c o sys tems. “Many woodpeckers and owls are considered indicator species,” he explains.

“These are species that depend upon critical elements of a natural system and are most sensitive t o d e g r a d at i o n o f t h o s e elements. Because of this, the health of an indicator species population can be used to monitor the health of a natural system.” Paul’s work can be found in bird guides from Audubon, The Smithsonian, Stokes, The National Wildlife Federation, and in the Handbook of the Birds of the World. His work has been featured in a variety of publications from Audubon, Sunset, Birds and Blooms, Pacific Northwest (two cover stories), Seattle Times, Alaska Air Magazine, and in many other books, magazines, parks, refuges, and other outlets in North America and Europe. He has appeared on d o z e n s o f N P R st at i o n s and programs, including Travels with Rick Steves and BirdNote. This Highland Wonders presentation is an opportunity to benefit from Paul’s countless hours observing owl s a n d wo o d p e c ke r s ,

sometimes spending hours moving inch by inch into the right position while watching a bird’s behaviors, movements and the path of the sun. All of Paul’s photos are of wild subjects, and all images are faithful, unaltered representations of the natural moment. The exciting Highland Wo n d e r s l i n e u p i n t h e months to come includes Bats, Bighorn Sheep and Butterflies. The Highland Wonders educational series features the natural history of the Okanogan Highlands a n d su r r o u n d i n g a r e a s . OHA’s Education Program is designed to build the capacity of the community to steward natural habitats and resources, by helping to develop an informed and empowered population. The presentation begins at 6:30 pm with desserts, tea and coffee; the dinner benefiting the CCC begins at 5:00 pm. The indoor events are held at the CCC, at 411 S. Western Avenue, Tonasket, and details are provided on OHA’s website: www.okanoganhighlands. org/education.

fiancé Melanie Bailie, Tonasket; Brother Steve (Juli) Huntington, Beverly Hills, Fla.; sister Roxa Christeanne (LeVan ) Goodey, Los Alamos, N.M.; friends of 50 years Steve and Judy Wright, Yakima; Aunts Eleanor (Sam) DeRosa, Richland, and Melinda (Larry) Smith, Sumner; Half Sisters Elizabeth and Valerie Huntington, Richland and Annette (Jeffery) Welton, Seattle; many nieces and nephews; and leaves behind friends made over the years in Tonasket, Whatcom County, Yakima, Montana, Florida, California, and birthplace Richland; 11 Registered Quarter Horses, a deaf German Shepherd, and one mean herding dog. He was preceded in death by mother Wilma Jean Robison Huntington, father Arthur S. Huntington, Richland; sister Patricia Irene, Whatcom County and grandparents Frank and Francis Robison, Seattle. Mike loved his sons, his family, his horses, and friends. He served his country in the Marine Corps, lived a hard life, and died like the lonely cowboy he was. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 623 Whitcomb Way, Tonasket, WA, 98855. Ashes will be spread on the ranch following. Mike’s family would like to express their sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbors that have shared their kind thoughts and words, and request that any remembrances be sent to Hope

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ily settled in the area east of Tonasket and put down deep roots. Homer graduated from Tonasket High School in 1938, and was drafted into the Army on Jan. 9, 1942. He served nearly four years in the Pacific Theater as a radio and telegraph operator. Homer married classmate Catherine Martin in 1946, and they enjoyed more than 60 years together before her passing in 2006. Homer went to work for the then State Department of Highways on Oct. 14, 1946 and worked there nearly 30 years until retiring. He then took over directorship of the local TV District for some ten years before retiring again, this time to pursue his lifelong passion of horses, horsemanship and all things western. He was active in the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Posse and the Omak Stampede Association. He spent countless summer hours riding cattle for area ranchers, with his saddle horses Cache and Pete, mule

The Kiwanis in Tonasket are once again sponsoring the TERRIFIC Kids program at Tonasket Elementary School for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Pictured are children who recently received certificates for being T (thoughtful) E (enthusiastic) R (respectful) R (responsible) I (inclusive) F (friendly) I (inquisitive) C (capable) kids. With the students are TSD superintendent Paul Turner and Kiwanian Sandra Bews, mother of two grown children and grandmother of six grandchildren. She and her husband Bruce joined Kiwanis in November 2011.

OVOC Family/Valentine Day concert Feb. 12 Submitted by Vera Zachow OVOC Coordinator OMAK - Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus will perform their Family/Valentine’s Day concert Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. at the Omak Performing Arts Center. This concert will feature the Children’s Corner with children of ages four to 94 encouraged to come to the front of the PAC at the beginning of the concert to ask and answer questions from the orchestra members. Youth are encouraged to join the orchestra on stage. The orchestra, directed by Terry Hunt, will present a Duke Ellington Medley, “The Very Thought of You” with trumpet solo arranged by Bob Hougham, a Scherzo from Carl Maria von Weber Symphony #1 and Selections from Carl Nielsen’s Aladdin Suite. The chorus will sing “Cruella De Vil” from Disney’s “101 Dalmatians‚“ and “Hisakata No” a traditional Japanese poem; a Scottish Folksong “Flow Gently, Sweet Afton” and more. Members of the Artists of Okanogan sponsor an art exhibition showcasing local artists at work before the concert, at intermission, and after the concert in the multi-purpose room at the Omak PAC. We are excited to offer this personal look into artists at work. “Second Strings” with Roz Nau conducting, will perform several pieces at this family concert. Susan Graves will be serving a chocolate feast that will be offered at intermission.

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Michael Frank Huntington, 62, owner and operator of Bannon Creek Quarter Horses, Tonasket, Wash., left us all too soon following a horse trailering accident and returned to his Lord and Savior on Jan. 9, 2012. Horseman, Rancher, Father, Husband, Friend, Soldier, Brother, and Son, Mike was proud to be the father of sons: Jarod Michael and Dennis Nathan, Tacoma. He is survived by too many wives to count, but wrote fondly of his undying love for first wife, Susan Terwado, Yakima, and third wife and mother of his sons, Carolyn Wallace, Tacoma. Mike was amazed that each of his exwives had the same last name - plaintiff. He is also survived by

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Code Amendment 2012-1 Subdivisions Threshold SEPA Determination The proposal is a legislative action amending Okanogan County Code Title 16 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Subdivisionsâ&#x20AC;?. The purpose of this process is to make Okanogan Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s subdivision code consistent with other County and State regulations. The proposal does not change development standards currently required for subdivisions. Project comments must be submitted in writing, or attend the public hearing. The public hearing for this project is not yet scheduled. Project comments and SEPA comments will be reviewed separately. SEPA Comments must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 pm February 17, 2012. According to Washington SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) regulations, Okanogan County Planning and Development issued a DNS (determination of non-significance) for this proposal. Failure to comment by this date denies a party standing to appeal the final determination. Information is available at the Office of Planning and Development. Direct questions and comments to: Ben Rough, Senior Planner, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 4227122. Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and Quad City Herald on Feb. 2, 2012.#362905

Recorder, and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment recorded on 12/10/2008, as Instrument # 3139871 in the office of the Okanogan County, Washington Recorder, and WHEREAS, a default has been made by reason of failure to pay all sums due under the Deed of Trust, pursuant to Paragraph 9 Subsection (i) of said deed of Trust and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable, NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to power vesting in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designation of us as Foreclosure Commissionerâ&#x20AC;? notice is hereby given that on 02/24/2012 @ 10:00 am local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with following described premises (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Propertyâ&#x20AC;?) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Commonly known as: 611 Main Street, Oroville, WA 98844 More thoroughly described as: The North 16 Feet of Lot 6; All of Lot 7 and the South 17 Feet of Lot 8 of Block 82, an addition to Oroville, as per plat thereof recorded in Volume B of Plats, Page 1, records of the Auditor of Okanogan County, Washington. The sale will be held at the following location: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE OKANOGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 149 3RD NORTH, OKANOGAN, WA. Per The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development the estimated opening bid will be $107,418.77. There will be no pro-ration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before the closing, his prorate share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making a bid, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling ten percent (10%) of the Secretaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimated bid amount, in the form of a cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check made payable to the Foreclosure Commissioner Cimarron Trustee Services. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is an oral, a deposit of $10,741.87 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or certified check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time with which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be fore 9-day increments for a fee of $600.00 paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of certified or cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check made payable to the commissioner. If the high bidder closed the sale prior to the expiration period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the

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EN EL TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR DEL ESTADO DE WASHINGTON DENTRO DEL Y PARA EL CONDADO OKANOGAN TUTELAR DE MENORES AVISO Y CITATORIO/DICTAMEN Audiencia de Tutela NUMERO EN EL TRIBUNAL: 11-700108-3 REFERENTE A LA DEPENDENCIA DE: JULIAN OCHOA, Una nina menor de edad ESTADO DE WASHINGTON: ALEJANDRO PAHUA A QUIEN CORRESPONDA Y A CUALQUIERA QUE RECLAME TENER INTERES PATERNAL DE LA NINA ANTERIORMENTE MENCIONADA. I. AVISO DE AUDIENCIA 1.1 Se les notifica que una peticion fue presentada ante este tribunal, alegando que la nin anteriormente mencionada es dependiente del Estado. 1.2 Se llevara a cabo una audiencfia el dia March 5, 2012, a la 1:00 p.m., en el tribunal Tutelar de Menores, En el Edificio de Tribunales del Condado Okanogan, en Okanogan, Washington 1.3 El proposito de la audiencia es de escuchar y considerar las evidencias en la peticion 1.4 Si usted no se presenta, el Tribunal podra emitir un dictamen, en su ausencia, estableciendo l terminacion. II. CITATORIO/ORDEN DE COMPARECER 2.1 USTED ES CITADO Y SE REQUIERE que comparezca en la audiencia en la fecha, a la hora, y en el lugar indicado. ADVERTENCIA EL DESOBEDECER ESTE CITATORIO O DICTAMEN LO EXPONE A SER PROCESADO POR CONTUMACIA, CONFORME AL ESTATUTO 13.34.070 DEL CODIGO REVISADO DE WASHINGTON. UNA PETICION DE TUTELA INICIA UN PROCESO EN AL CUAL, SI SE DETERMINA QUE LA NIN ES DEPENDIENTE DEL ESTADO, PODRIA RESULTAR LE TERMINACION PERMANENTEMENTE DE LA RELACION DE PADRE A HIJO. Fechada este dia January 18, 2012 Por direccion de Su Senoria CHRISTOPHER E. CULP Juez del Tribunal Superior Condado Okanogan, Washington CHARLEEN GROOMES Escribana del Tribunal Superior Condado Okanogan, Washington /s/ by: Ada Ward, Escribana Delegada Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and Quad City Herald on Feb. 2, 9 and 16, 2012.#362941 HUD # 5616804879 TS#12-12268-21 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on 11/12/1998, a certain (Deed of Trust) was executed by Dorothy J. Battista, as Trustor, in favor of Norwest Mortgage, Inc., as beneficiary, and Chicago Title Insurance Company, as Trustee and was Recorded on 11/18/1998 as Instrument No. 3002779, in the office of the Okanogan County, Washington

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amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the Foreclosure Commissioner after consultation with the HUD Field Office representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of HUD Field Office Representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder to an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as proved herein HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The amount that must be paid by the Mortgagor, to stop the sale prior to the scheduled sale date is $107,268.77 as of 02/23/2012, PLUS all other amounts that are due under the mortgage agreement. Plus advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents. Plus a commission for the Foreclosure commissioner and all other costs incurred in the connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Date: January 5, 2012 FORECLOSURE COMMISSIONER: CIMARRON SERVICE CORP, of NEVADA 719 14TH STREET MODESTO, CA 95354 Telephone No. (209) 544-9658 Facsimile No. (209) 544-6119 H. E. COX, President. Ad #18863 Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Jan. 19, 26 and Feb. 2, 2012.#349784

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION NO: 11-2-00699-1 MEADOW CREEK HOLDINGS, LLC, an Idaho limited liability company, through BHR HOLDINGS, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, assignee of the Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 19, 2011, Plaintiffs, v. MINNIE E. HAMILTON, THE ESTATE OF MINNIE E. HAMILTON, DECEASED, and THE HEIRS AND SURVIVORS OF THE ESTATE OF MINNIE E. HAMILTON, DECEASED; AND ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE MINERAL RIGHTS DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT FILED HEREIN, Defendants. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO said Defendants: EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to-wit, within sixty (60) days after the 29th day of December, 2011, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled Court, and answer the Complaint of the Plaintiffs, and serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned attorney for the Plaintiffs, W. Scott DeTro of the Law Office of Callaway & DeTro PLLC, at his office below-stated; and in the case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court. The object of this action is to quiet title to the real property by removing the reservation of all minerals in the said real property, together with the right to prospect for, mine and remove the same, under the Deed dated November 28, 1939, and filed for record on March 28, 1940, under Okanogan County Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s File No. 290141 (Book 88 of Deeds, page 66), from title of the real property owned by Plaintiffs and described in the Complaint for Quiet Title filed herein. DATED this 20th day of December, 2011. CALLAWAY & DETRO PLLC /S/: By: W. Scott DeTro; WSBA #19601 Attorney for Plaintiffs 700-A Okoma Drive Omak, WA 98841 (509)826-6316 Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Dec. 29, 2011 and Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 and Feb. 2, 2012.#347689 Okanogan County Notice of Final Decision Project: Administrative Variance 2012-1 Proponent: Brian & Sandra Downing Decision: Approved Date of Notification: February 2, 2012 Appeal Deadline: February 23, 2012 The Okanogan County Planning & Development Administrator approved the above-noted project. Parties with standing may appeal this decision to Okanogan County Superior Court, pursuant to RCW 36.70 C, within 21 days of the notice of decision publication date. Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and Quad City Herald on Feb. 2, 2012.#362897

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 11-4-00003-3 In re the Estate of: VELMA ELIZABETH FILLEY ROWE, 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 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: January 23, 2012 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 2, 2012 /s/: GEORGIA PAULINE RAYBEASLEY Personal Representative /s/: Anthony Castelda, WSBA #28937 Attorney for Rowe P.O. Box 1307 Tonasket, WA 98855 (509) 486-1175 Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Feb. 2, 9 and 16, 2012.#362998

Legal Description (abbreviated): Lot 3 By Design Short Plat Additional legal(s) on Page 2 Assessor’s Tax Parcel ID # 8808400300 Reference Nos. of Related Documents: Real Estate Contract dated March 22, 2002, Okanogan County Auditor # 3045396 TO: LARRY L. ROBISON, ESTHER A. ROBISON AND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT (DCS) YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Real Estate Contract described below is in default and you are provided the following information with respect thereto: A. The name, address and telephone number of the Seller and the Seller’s attorney giving this Notice is: Seller: Robert L. Couch and Phyllis C. Couch Address: PO Box 923, Omak, WA 98841 Telephone Number: (509) 422-1942 Attorney: Esther M. Milner Address: 568 Pine Street, Omak, WA 98841 Telephone Number: (509) 429-4555 B. Description of the Contract in default is as follows: That certain Real Estate Contract dated March 22, 2002, and executed by Robert L. Couch and Phyllis C. Couch, husband and wife, as Seller, and Larry L. Robison and Esther A. Robison, husband and wife, as Purchaser, said Contract being recorded April 5, 2002, under Auditor’s File No. 3045396, Records of the Auditor of Okanogan County, Washington. C. Legal description of the property is as follows: Lot 3 By Design Short Plat, as per Short Plat thereof recorded in Volume A-2 of Short Plats, page 188, under Auditor’s File No. 839805, Okanogan County Records. D. The description of each default under the Contract upon which this Notice is based is as follows: 1. Failure to pay the following past due items, the amounts and an itemization for which are given in Paragraph G. and H. below: (a) Monthly payments due on the 5th days of March through December of 2010 and January through December of 2011 and January of 2012, in the amount of $171.46 each, totaling $3943.58. E. Failure to cure all the defaults listed above and in Paragraph G. and H. below on or before April 18, 2012 will result in forfeiture of the Contract. F. Forfeiture of the Contract will result in the following: 1. All right, title and interest in the property of the Purchaser and of all persons claiming through the Purchaser given this Notice shall be terminated; 2.The Purchasers’ rights under the Contract shall be canceled; 3. All sums previously paid under the Contract shall belong to and be retained by the Seller or other persons to whom paid and entitled thereto; 4. All improvements made to and unharvested crops on the property shall belong to the Seller; and 5. The Purchaser and all persons claiming through the Purchaser given this Notice shall be required to surrender possession of the property, improvements and unharvested crops to the Seller ten (10) days after recording of the Declaration of Forfeiture. G. The following is a statement of payments of money in default (or where indicated, an estimate thereof), and for any defaults not involving the failure to pay money, the actions required to cure the default: 1. Monetary Delinquencies: Monthly payments due as listed above in section D.a.(a): $3943.58. Late Payment Fees: $189.75. Taxes and Assessments: $327.60. Totaling: $4460.93 2. Action(s) required to cure any non-monetary default: NONE H. The following is a statement of other payments, charges, fees and costs to cure the default: (1) Costs of Title Report: $290.79; (2) Copying (estimate) $5.00; (3) Recording (estimate) $46.00; (4) Attorney Fees (estimate) $500; (5) Mail Fees (estimate) $12; Totaling $853.79 The total necessary to cure the default is the sum of $ 5314.72 plus

the amount of any payments, and interest on taxes which fall due after the date of this Notice of Intent to Forfeit and on or prior to the date the default is cured. Moneys required to cure the default may be tendered as follows: At Inland Professional Title, LLC, PO Box 2118, Omak, WA 98841 I. The Purchaser or any person claiming through the Purchaser has the right to contest the forfeiture or to seek an extension of time to cure the default, or both, by commencing a Court action prior to recording of the Declaration of Forfeiture. NO EXTENSION IS AVAILABLE FOR DEFAULTS WHICH ARE A FAILURE TO PAY MONEY. J. The person to whom this notice is given may have the right to request a Court to order a public sale of the property; such public sale will be ordered only if the Court finds that the fair market value of the property substantially exceeds the debt owed under the Contract and any other liens having priority over the Seller’s interest in the property. The excess, if any, of the highest bid at the sale over the debt owed under the Contract will be applied to the liens eliminated by the Sale and the balance, if any, paid to the Purchaser. The Court will require the person who requests the sale to deposit the anticipated sale costs with the Clerk of the Court; and any action to obtain an order for public sale must be commenced by filing and serving the summons and complaint before the Declaration of Forfeiture is recorded. K. The Seller is not required to give any person any other notice of default before the declaration which completes the forfeiture is given. EARLIER NOTICE SUPERSEDED: This Notice of Intent to Forfeit supersedes any Notice of Intent to Forfeit which was previously given under this Contract and which deals with the same defaults. DATED this 5th day of January 2012 /s/: Esther M. Milner, WSBA# 33042 Attorney and Agent for Robert L. Couch and Phyllis C. Couch Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Jan. 26 and Feb. 2, 2012.#361155

of Trust dated November 10, 2009 and recorded on November 12, 2009, under Auditor’s File No. 3149895, records of Okanogan County, Washington, from Peerless Golden Properties, LLC, as Grantors, to Baines Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Stoltz Holdings, Ltd. as Beneficiary.

VI. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION No. 11-2-00622-2 JOHN DANIEL GEBBERS and REBA GEBBERS, husband and wife, Plaintiffs, vs. HILDA D. NELSON, individually and as executrix of the ESTATE OF WILLIAM W. NELSON, deceased; and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. The State of Washington to the said defendants, HILDA D. NELSON, individually and as executrix of the ESTATE OF WILLIAM W. NELSON, deceased; all unknown heirs of said parties; and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after the 26th day of January, 2012, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs, John Daniel Gebbers and Reba Gebbers, husband and wife, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiffs, Thomas F. O’Connell, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of this action is to quiet title. DAVIS, ARNEIL LAW FIRM, LLP /s/: Thomas F. O’Connell, WSBA# 16539 Attorneys for Plaintiffs 617 Washington Street PO Box 2136 Wenatchee, WA 98807 Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, and 23 and March 1, 2012.#361237

Notice of Final Decision USGS Twisp River SE 2012-1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pat Connelly, USGS Columbia River Research Laboratory submitted a Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA). Okanogan County Planning has determined that this project is exempt from requirements for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit per RCW 77.55.181 Fish Habitat Enhancement Projects. Twisp River Project Shoreline Exemption proposes to deploy six antennas on the bed near the mouth to detect juvenile and adult salmon, steelhead, trout and other fish tagged with Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags. Information from these detection will provide researchers and managers with data on life histories, populations, harvest effects and the efficacy of restoration for ESA listed fish. The project is located on the Twisp River on parcel 3321080070 within Okanogan County, T. 33,N, R, 21 EWM, S. 08. Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and Quad City Herald on Feb. 2, 2012.#362883 Okanogan County Notice of Final Decision Project: French Quail Short Plat 2010-21 Proponent: Steven & Cynthia Fisher Decision: Approved Date of Publication: February 2, 2012 Appeal Deadline: February 23, 2012 The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 21 calendar days of the publication date, parties with standing may appeal this decision to Okanogan County Superior Court at 149 N. 3rd Ave., Okanogan, WA, pursuant to RCW 36.70 C. Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and Quad City Herald on Feb. 2, 2012.#362910 NOTICE OF INTENT TO FORFEIT PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.30.070 Grantor: (1) Couch, Robert L. (2) Couch, Phyllis C. Grantee: (1) Robison, Larry L. (2) Robison, Esther A.

Public Auction Thompson Bees, 1869 Hwy 7, Oroville Wednesday, Feb. 8. View time: 10 a.m. Auction Time 11 a.m. (509) 476-3948 1985 Mercury Marauder 2DR Licence# 013VVA WA Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Feb. 2, 2012.#363062 Public Hearing Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a public hearing is set for 11:00 AM, February 6, 2012, to consider a supplemental appropriation from Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)–Border Grant to the Communications Budget in the amount of $16,733. The supplemental will be used for Professional Services, Salaries 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 Jan. 26 and Feb. 2, 2012.#361224 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on February 17, 2012, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. at the east entrance to the Okanogan County Courthouse, at 149 3rd Avenue N. Okanogan, Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Okanogan, State of Washington, towit: Lots 10, 11 and 12, and the Southerly 5 feet of Lot 9, Block 31, Town of Oroville, as per plat thereof recorded in Book A of Plats, Page 46, records of the Auditor of Okanogan County, Washington which is subject to that certain Deed

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or Beneficiary’s successor is now pending to seek satisfaction or the obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. The Beneficiary has substituted Dale L Crandall, Attorney at Law, WSBA #32168 as Trustee. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: a. Defaults other than failure to make monthly payments: Failure to pay real property taxes for the year 2010 in the sum of $4,599.89 Failure to pay real property taxes for the year 2011 in the sum of $4,396.13 Failure to pay property fire and casualty insurance premiums in the sum of $1,012.00 b. Charges, Fees and Costs Cost of trustee’s sale guarantee for foreclosure $700.05 Trustee’s fees and Attorney fees $2,750.00 TOTAL OF CHARGES, FEES AND COSTS $3,450.05 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust referenced in (a) above is: Principal $128,056.57, together with interest as provided in the note from October 5, 2011, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on February 17, 2012. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by February 6, 2012 (11 days before the sale), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at anytime on or before February 6, 2012 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III and all payments becoming due hereafter are paid and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after February 6, 2012 (11 days before the sale), and before the sale by the Grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. V. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest at the following address: PEERLESS GOLDEN PROPERTIES, LLC c/o Ken Neal and Lila Kitterman 2092 Highway 7 Oroville, WA 98844 GRANTOR AND OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES: 1401 Main St, Oroville, Washington by both first class and certified mail return receipt requested on May 23, 2011 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above and/or the Grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest was personally served on with said written notice by the Beneficiary or his Trustee, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the abovedescribed property. VIII. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating theTrustee’s sale. DATED this 9th day of November, 2011. TRUSTEE: Dale L. Crandall, Attorney at Law By: /s/ Dale L. Crandall Dale L. Crandall, WSBA #32168 P.O. Box 173 Loomis, WA 98827 Telephone: (509) 223-3200 Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Jan 12, 19 and Feb. 2, 2012.#349773

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) NO. 12-4-00240-9 KNT Estate of: TROY J BURNETT, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this 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 of this Notice: January 19, 2012 Address for Mailing or Service: Randy G Burnett, Personal Representative 20931 SE 268 ST Covington, WA 98042 Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Jan. 19, 26 and Feb. 2, 2012.#360008 The Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District maintains a Small Works Roster to the completion of public works projects in accordance with District’s Resolution No. 2010-02, and RCW 39.04.155 provisions. The maximum cost for any project cannot exceed $300,000.00 which included the costs of labor, material, equipment and sales and/or use taxes as applicable. All interested contractors not currently on the Small Works Roster are encouraged to submit an application at this time. Small Works Roster application can be obtained and submitted to the Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District, PO Box 1729; Oroville, WA 98844. Inquiries and requests for applications may be directed to the manager at 509-4763696. Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Feb. 2 and 9, 2012.#362880

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ORDER Dependency Hearing COURT NO.: 11-7-00108-3 IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF: JULIAN OCHOA, A Minor Child STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: MONA OCHOA, WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND ANYONE CLAIMING PARENTAL INTEREST IN THE ABOVE NAMED CHILD. I. NOTICE OF HEARING 1.1 You are notified that a petition was filed with this Court, alleging that the above named child is dependent. 1.2 A hearing will be held on Friday, March 5, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., At Juvenile Court, Okanogan County Court House, Okanogan, Washington. 1.3 The purpose of the hearing is to hear and consider evidence on the petition. 1.4 If you do not appear, the court may enter an order in your absence establishing dependency. II. SUMMONS/ORDER TO APPEAR 2.1 YOU ARE SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to appear at the hearing on the date, time and place indicated. NOTICE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER OR SUMMONS IS SUBJECT TO A PROCEEDING FOR CONTEMP OF COURT PURSUANT TO RCW 13.34.070. A DEPENDENCY PETITION BEGINS A PROCESS WHICH, IF THE CHILD IS FOUND DEPENDENT, MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT TERMINATION OF THE PARTENT CHILD RELATIONSHIP. Dated this 20th day of January, 2012 By direction of the Honorable CHRISTOPHER E. CULP Judge of the Superior Court Okanogan County, Washington CHARLEEN GROOMES Clerk of the Superior Court Okanogan County, Washington /s/ by: Ada Ward Deputy Clerk Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and Quad City Herald on Feb. 2, 9 and 16, 2012.#362915

Seventh District law makers to host FFA gears up for busy February telephone town hall meeting By Brent Baker Staff Writer

Hour-long, districtwide call allows constituents to participate, ask their legislators questions from home Submitted by Brendon Wold Senior Information Officer House of Representatives OLYMPIA - Rep. Joel Kretz and Rep. Shelly Short are inviting constituents in the Seventh Legislative District to participate in a telephone town hall meeting Thursday, Feb. 9. The community conversation begins at 6:30 p.m. and will last one hour. To participate, residents may call the toll-free number at 1-877229-8493 and enter the code 15429 when prompted. During the telephone town hall, the Representatives will listen to residents, answer questions and discuss a variety of topics related to the 2012 session. Once on the line, participants may select star 3 on their telephone keypads to ask a question or they can simply

listen in and take part in instant polls. There will also be an opportunity at the end of the call to leave a message for Kretz Shelly Short and Short. “ O u r two main priorities for this session are to come up with a solution to our state’s projected $1.5 billion shortfall within existing revenues and to implement legislation that will help create more long-term private-sector jobs,” said Kretz, R-Wauconda. “However, in the first couple weeks of session we’re hearing proposals to ban plastic grocery bags across the state, legalize the non-medicinal use of marijuana, and make spitting or roller skating on a state ferry a misdemeanor. Having a telephone town hall with 7th District constituents is a good way to balance the craziness of Olympia with the sanity of the common sense and wisdom from the folks back home. I’m looking forward to a good, lively discussion on a variety of issues.” “The Seventh Legislative

District is t h e l a r g e st district in the state based on square miles,” said Short, RAddy. “In the past, we’ve had literally Rep. Joel Kretz thousands of participants in our telephone town halls. To get that kind of participation in a district the size of the Seventh District would take weeks of traditional town hall meetings and hundreds of miles on the road. And I know many folks in district can’t take the time or are unable to travel to Olympia or other communitybased town halls. This telephone town hall gives them the opportunity to participate from the comfort of their own home and to let us know how they feel on important issues.” Constituents who are unable to participate in the telephone town hall meeting can reach Kretz at his legislative office at (360) 786-7988 or Joel.Kretz@leg. wa.gov. Short can be reached at her legislative office at (360) 786-7908 or Shelly.Short@leg. wa.gov

TONASKET - Tonasket’s FFA recently competed in a trap shoot at Kettle Falls, but the busy part of the highly decorated program’s season is just about to get underway. February will be a particularly busy month for Matt Deebach’s charges as they open with a shop contest at Brewster on Feb. 1, travel to the Ag Expo on Feb. 9, participate in a Beef 200 course in Okanogan put on by the WSU Extension on Feb. 10, and compete in a trap shoot at Colville on Feb. 11. Also, Feb. 18-25 is FFA week, which kicks off with an FFA Alumni steak feed at the Eagles on the 18th. “The kids are working hard on leadership contests to get ready for the spring time, said FFA coach Matt Deebach. In its initial trap shoot contest of the year at Kettle Falls on

Jan. 21, the Tonasket team of Devyn Catone, Pete Valentine, Elizabeth Jackson, Lucas DeLucas DeTillian, Dillon Zemtseff, James Olson, Morgan O’Brien and Wyatt O’Brien scored a 119 out of 150 to match their high score from last year. “It was a really good start,” Deebach said. “Colville and Omak are historically at the top of the state, and Omak won with a 146, which was the highest score any of us can remember. They were outstanding. But I was really happy with the promise we showed.” Individually, James Olson won the Annie Oakley with a chip shot and took third in the buddy shot, while Dillon Zemtseff finished second in the buddy shot. Tonasket is, of course, coming off the brightest highlight in a program with a long history of bright moments after its parliamentary procedure team took national runner-up honors last fall.

“We have more parli pro teams than we’ve ever had,” Deebach said. “We’ll have at least three and possibly four. We’re really hoping to build on our success. Our freshmen typically do really well, and our juniors are working really hard and have two years to try to get to the same point as the last group.” Deebach said that district competition takes place shortly after Spring Break in April. He also said that a number Tonasket FFA members will soon be qualify to be American Degree recipients. We’ll have five American Degree recipients and should have at least that many state degree recipients,” he said. “It’s an application that goes over the course of four years, and once they meet the standards they can qualify for the awards. About one to two percent of all FFA kids get the American Degree, so to have five is pretty cool.”

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Fish Lake I am getting a huge amount o f s n ow a t m y h o m e i n Leavenworth, and what I get reflects what is piling up at Fish Lake. However, those that are willing to slog through the snow and drill holes in the ice up there are finding the perch bite quite good. The guy that plows my driveway said he had a great day there recently, catching a 25-fish limit of nice perch and got a triploid rainbow that barely fit through the hole!

Ice Fishing Festival I t ’s l e s s t h a n a m o n t h away, so better make a note in your calendar and plan to attend the 8th Annual NW Ice Fishing Festival at Molson and Sidley lakes, near Oroville. The event will take place on the Saturday of President’s Day weekend. There will be prizes for big fish in both adult and youth divisions and some other categories. Along with the fun of ice fishing, those that attend can also take advantage of a pancake breakfast and some other activities that are fun for the whole family. Since I first mentioned my plans to go to this year, I have received emails from folks that have going for many years, and have always had a great time, whether they caught fish or not. In addition to the pan-

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