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Tax hike discussed at Tonasket City Council

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TONASKET - Faced with rising costs and revenues that are flat at best, the Tonasket City Council is considering whether to raise the ad valorem property tax for the first time in three years.

The issue was discussed during the Budget Workshop Hearing at the Tuesday, Oct. 23, city council meeting. No decision was made as the full council was not present; council members Jean Ramsey, Scott Olson and Dennis Brown, although sufficient to form a quorum, decided not to move on the issue until council members Jill Vugteveen and Selena Hines could be present.

“Expenses are going up,” said Tonasket Mayor Patrick Plumb. “At some point we need to make the revenue match the expenditures. For three years the council has said ‘No’ to raising the property tax ad valorem and I appreciate the thought behind that, but it limits you from being able to expend funds.”

Council member Scott Olson noted that while the tax hasn’t been adjusted in three years, the value of the community

overall has gone up and thus property owners are actually paying a lower percentage of taxes than they were at that time.

“The collected amount has stayed the same,” Olson said. “But the value of the community has gone up.

“If we were able to do a two percent (increase) it would help with our total budget and make it equitable. We wouldn’t be increasing the percent taken (over the long haul) but we would be increasing our revenue. So if someone is in a home that is losing value, it’s fair to them. If it’s worth more, that’s what property tax is. You pay more when you have more. I think that would be rational, though I’m not making a motion at this time.”

Plumb said that finding areas to cut money from the budget would result in a reduction in services that city residents have come to expect, particularly with sales tax revenue down in the still-sputtering economy.

“This isn’t a final fix to our budget constraints,” he said. “We have a fixed amount of expenditures that we have to

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North Valley Hospital to consider tax credit our community back through our front door. We truly believe we can increase our volumes that way.”

Commissioner Lael Duncan asked TONASKET - The North Valley Hospital District Board of Commissioners whether the discount would be applied in an effort to help boost hospital patient all at once, or as a percentage throughout volumes, is considering whether to offer the year, and expressed concern that patients a discount tied to the patients’ some patients might use the discount and then go elsewhere. tax assessment to the district.

“I think most of it would be used “We’ve been looking into this,” said North Valley Hospital administrator toward our bread-and-butter stuff that already makes revenue,” Michel said.

Linda Michel. “We “Our mammograms, don’t have a final policy yet but wanted to see “It’s a way of giving our x-rays, our labs, our MRIs. They already what the commissionback to the commu- make revenue, and if ers thought.”

Modeled after a nity for what they’ve we increase those volumes they will still similar policy in use given to us.” make that revenue.” at the Lake Chelan The Lake Chelan Community Hospital, Linda Michel, policy applies the disNVH Administrator homeowners would be count to account baleligible for a once-perances after all third year discount based upon the amount of taxes paid on their party payments (insurance, etc.) are primary residence to support the hospi- received. A copy of the patient’s Property tal. A discount equaling that amount, up Tax Statement is required to apply the to a maximum of $500, would be applied discount.

The commissioners, though generally to the patient’s balance.

“If you pay $200 (in taxes), you’d get a favorable toward the proposal, asked for $200 discount,” Michel said. “If you paid more information on the specifics before making a decision. $1,000, you would get a $500 discount.

The Board of Commissioners next “It’s a way of giving back to the community for what they’ve given to us. meets on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 7:00 p.m. in We’re confident it would bring some of the North Valley Hospital board room.

BY BRENT BAKER

Over 500 brave souls went on the Haunted Hayride last Saturday evening at Taber’s Taste of Summer Fruit Barn. Participants were first treated to a walk through the Haunted Nursery where they were subjected to a macabre tableau before climbing into one of two wagons that wound through a dark orchard filled with blood chilling creatures of the night. Before each wagon set out all were warned to keep hands and feet inside so riders would have a better chance of making it back with limbs (and head) still attached.

Photos by Gary DeVon

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AMOs and AYPs and Tigers, oh my!

Scores, state mandates and evaluation methods dominate Tonasket School Board discussion

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TONASKET - A presentation by Tonasket School District administrators explaining the latest method of evaluating school proficiency turned into a lengthy discussion about the district’s scores and the constantly shifting landscape that districts have to cope with in evaluating their effectiveness.

The three school principals, at the Monday, Oct. 29, Tonasket School Board meeting, explained how the Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) standard that had been used to determine how well schools were doing their jobs has been thrown out in favor of Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO).

“They AYP is gone,” said Superintendent Paul Turner. “The Feds gave us a waiver -- it could come back, we don’t really know -- we no longer compare with neighboring districts. We only compare with ourselves. We look at our previous score and have to hit a percentage of growth from there.”

The scores will be based upon an “achievement gap” as measured in 2011, which is the difference between where

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the students perform, and 100 percent.

For example, if a school scored at 80 percent efficiency, half that gap (10 percent) would need to be closed by 2017, or two percent per year.

Most Tonasket scores did not meet AYP goals, so while the principals acknowledged they still have a lot of work to do, they were encouraged by the incremental approach the AMO allowed.

“I think the AMO is a great challenge,” said middle school principal Jay Tyus.

“It gives us a fair, reachable measure, so now we need to go and get it. The first thing that we did with the AYP was go and look to see how other schools were doing.

“I has created some urgency. Now we have to face the reality that our data has

been ‘flat’ for a few years. So now, we have to beat ourselves.”

He pointed out that, statistically speaking, it only would take a few students improving their scores for the district to reach the mandated goals.

“If our end result (goal) is 75 percent, that’s the minimum,” Tyus said. “That’s not what we shoot for.”

The biggest area of concern with the scores, in terms of demographics, came with the low income and English-asa-second-language students. Tyus said one of the steps being taken was to visit higher-scoring, like-sized districts that had similar demographics to see if they could identify what they were doing that improved their effectiveness.

All three principals and special educa-

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tion director Liz Stucker made similar presentations, which sparked some questions from the board.

“I can really appreciate that you woke up one day and everything that had looked fine was no longer fine,” said board member Catherine Stangland.

“But these growth goals in my opinion are miniscule and not acceptable, quite honestly.

“It’s not OK if only 56-58% of our kids are growing. It’s not OK if our goal is 75%.

That still leaves 25 percent of the kids not growing. That’s just not what we want. ...

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Tumbleweed Film Fest brings the Okanogan to Seattle

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Mo Fine, Simone McCready and Geoff Klein at the Tumbleweed event in Seattle where film festival co-founders Fine and Klein are intoducing people to the Okanogan and Oroville, the home of the Tumbleweed International Film Festival. The two teamed up with McCready, the marketing coordiator for the Pastime Bar and Grill which plans to open next May.

By Gary A. DeVon

and building more interest in the area,” said Simone McCready, marketing coordinator for the Pastime. “That’s why we’re especially excited to be pairing up with the Tumbleweed Film Festival, because they share the same vision for our region.”

The Pastime Bar and Grill will serve a seasonal menu ranging from pasta to steaks plus gastropub food in the bar, sidewalk and alley bars, according to McCready.

Tumbleweed plans on holding these events in Seattle every other month and inviting other local businesses to introduce guests to the Okanogan as well as to their businesses.

“We’re already looking forward to having some of the local wineries or breweries come out as well, so that guests can get a small taste of the Tumbleweed Film Fest,” said Fine.

Fine and Klein are hoping that

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SEATTLE - Tumbleweed International Film Festival organizers are bringing a taste of the Okanogan to Seattle by holding Tumbleweed events every other month in the Seattle area.

The events highlight the Okanogan, as well as the Tumbleweed International Film Festival, say filmmakers Geoff Klein and Mo Fine, co-founders of the festival, which they bring to Oroville each summer.

“Our goal is to help get the word out around Seattle that the Okanogan is a great place to vacation and visit, as well as to build up some excitement around here for people to come out to Oroville and attend next summer’s Tumbleweed Film Festival,” said Klein. “Surprisingly, very few people had been out here or realized what the area had to offer. I think that our first gathering helped them see what they’re missing!”

Tumbleweed held the first invite-only event at a Seattle studio in Belltown, where over 50 guests were treated to popcorn

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CCC benefit Auction Nov. 10

Smashin’ Glass donated this stained glass piece that will be up for bid at the Community Cultural Center of Tonasket’s benefit auction on Nov. 10.

TONASKET - The Community Cultural Center of Tonasket’s benefit auction and gourmet dinner will be Saturday, Nov. 10, at the CCC. The live auction begins at 7:00 p.m., with Rich Fewkes taking on auctioneer duties.

Tryg Culp is lated to be the MC. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with a silent auction running from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.

Admission is $10 and includes door prizes. Admission including dinner is $15,

News in Brief including door prizes and five raffle tickets.

For more information call (509) 486-1328.

Oroville Booster Club Dinner and Auction OROVILLE - The Oroville Booster Club will be holding its annual dinner auction at the Plaza Restaurant on Saturday, Nov. 17.

The silent auction will be starting at 5 p.m. and dinner starting at 6 p.m. with the live auction shortly thereafter.

Ticket are $20 per person and can be purchased at the Plaza Restaurant, Oroville High School or contact orovilleboosterclub@gmail.com.

Please come and support Oroville’s youth community and have a great meal and lots of fun while doing so, say organizers.

Legacy Project open house, auction Nov. 3 TONASKET - The U.S. Armed Forces Legacy Project will be hosting an open house on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 1:00-5:00 p.m., followed by a dinner and auction at the Tonasket Eagles.

The dinner, which costs $8.00 per plate, will run from 5:007:00 p.m., and will include baron of beef and roast pork.

Live and silent auction will go from 7:00-9:00 p.m., featuring baked goods and other items.

Proceeds will go toward the finishing touches on the project site, a paved parking lot and the foot bridge over Bonaparte Creek.

For more information, call (509) 486-2299, 486-1952, 486-2513, 486-2747 or 4861482.

Items donated for the auction may be dropped off at the Legacy site or the Eagles Lodge on Nov. 3.

The Tumbleweed International Film Festival held its first invite-only event at a Seattle studio in Belltown, where over 50 guests were treated to popcorn and wine, a slide show of Oroville and the surrounding area, some short films, as well as a guest speaker, representing the new Pastime Bar and Grill. The TwIFF plans similar events in the Seattle area every other month. The film festival returns to Oroville next August. and wine, a slide show of the area, these events will bring a few more some short films, as well as guest visitors from the Seattle area out speaker, representing the new to the Okanogan, as well as to Pastime Bar and Grill, which will their fourth annual film festival open in Oroville in May 2013. in Oroville, which takes place “The Pastime looks forward Aug. 1, 2 and 3 2013. For more to supporting local producers, information on the festival, visit helping to revitalize Main Street www.tumbleweedfilmfest.com.

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Clyde Andrews (standing, right), owner of Oroville’s Camaray Motel speaks to a crowd of volunteers at the Tonasket Visitor and Business Resource Center last Wednesday at the season-ending appreciation lunch organized

by Linda Black.

Volunteers do lunch TONASKET - Linda Black likes to tell her volunteers that there is no free lunch.

But that is exactly what the Tonasket Visitors and Business Resource Center coordinator

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arranged for her crew of 37 that welcomed guests and directed them to local attractions over the summer.

The volunteers were treated to a lunch at the TVBRC on

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Wednesday, Oct. 17, with food from La Ultima in Tonasket, as well as a pair of speakers from Oroville: Camaray Motel owner Clyde Andrews and Sara Knight of River Oaks Mobile and RV Park.

The centerpiece of the TVBRC’s attraction to visitors over the summer were a series of art shows, with a variety of works ranging from paint to sculpture to woodwork on display.

Black said that the TVBRC’s art curator, Laurlee Carey, helped the various artists arrange sales that brought in more than $4,000 over the summer, 10 percent of which goes to help fund TVBRC operations.

Correction Marylou’s Gifts and More store in Oroville, located at 722 Central Ave., has hours of operation which will be weekly Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on the first and third Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Gazette-Tribune regrets the error.

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COUNCIL | FROM A1 meet... It’s limiting our ability to offer services that by all rights we feel we need (such as) cops and fire protection. We need to take a hard look at what we’re doing and know what these impacts are.”

Yard sales discussed

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Jolene Oliver and Chis Oliver at Back to Basics, a new business at 1419 Main St. in Oroville. Back to Basics serves hot dogs, ice cream, cookies, cupcakes and espresso.

Getting ‘Back To The Basics’

BY GARY A. DEVON

MANAGING EDITOR

OROVILLE – What could be more basic than hot dogs and ice cream? Loretta Harris and Danny Wietrick feel that’s the winning combination as they open “Back To The Basics” on 1419 Main St. in Oroville.

Back To The Basics opened on Oct. 27 and serves Nathan’s hotdogs with all the fixings, hard ice cream and a variety of toppings, as well as cookies, cupcakes and espresso. The shop’s hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, except Thursdays when they are closed. Some day they hope to add a yogurt

bar too.

When asked how they decided on what they would offer, they replied, “(It was) just an idea Loretta has had for a long time. She and Danny started talking about it more and more and all of the sudden things began to happen. We felt it was something different that Oroville doesn’t have... hot dogs.”

Harris is from Spokane, but lived in Omak 20 years ago and Wietrick has lived in Oroville for 26 years. Harris has owned restaurants before – The Burger Place in Omak and The Place in Okanogan.

To reach Back To The Basics by phone call (509) 476-2196.

Issues with persistent yard sales have the council considering whether to write an ordinance that could require a permit and/ or limit the number of days yard sales could be in operation within the city.

“I’d really like us to come to an agreement on the number of yard sales allowed in a year,” said council member Jean Ramsey in broaching the subject. “Some of them are running full time, and

we’re not getting a lick of revenue in taxes.”

Ramsey proposed a limit of three two-day yard sales, and/or a maximum of six in a calendar year.

“What would happen,” asked Plumb, “if someone said, ‘Oops, we did seven?’ You could have penalties, or permits. Really, you’re not going to get sales tax... though if you have a business license and you put on a yard sale, you’re in direct conflict with that license and in violation of state law.”

Olson suggested that there was likely “boilerplate” language available for similar ordinances from other places that have enacted them.

“If you think about it, there’s been every loophole in the world they’ve had to cover with those

things,” he said.

Plumb added that a permit would make sense in light of the expectations that people have in receiving city services.

“It does create added traffic in residential areas,” he said. “I’ve been asked many times to have the cops monitor their yard sales.

There is an expectation that the cops will watch over their stuff because they don’t want to put their stuff away every night. So there is an added expectation of service.”

The possibility was discussed of issuing a permit for the desired number of days and setting a fine for those that operated without a permit or exceeded their allotment of days.

“It would be good to have an ordinance,” Plumb said. “But I think we should have a public session on it.”

“We do that,” Olson said, ques-

tioning the need for a special meeting. “They’re called council meetings.

“I’d like to see us implement a fee permit and limit the number,” he added. “Then we need to make sure we have the right language so that it’s enforceable.”

The issue will be discussed at one or more future city council meetings.

Also, the council approved Julie Alley’s request on behalf of the Tonasket Chamber of Commerce to reserve Founders Day Park for Winterfest on Nov. 30. They also approved the second reading of a budget amendment that changed the salary schedule to allow a raise for the assistant city superintendent, who has taken on city superintendent duties on top of his existing job, and for a temporary police clerk.

The council next meets on Tuesday, Nov. 13.

dip. The last time we presented our NWEA scores, we showed improvement. But as a parent, yeah, I’m concerned about the percentages.”

“One of the concerns I have throughout all three schools in the presentation we have a number of how many kids have to test right to meet our goals,” said board member Ty Olson. Two, three whatever... I’m really concerned that subconsciously we could become complacent with finding that number and say we’re fine because we met our goals.”

“We’re reacting to a change in the legislature,” Hardesty said.

“The complacency may fall on their shoulders, not ours. They put this incremental growth in and it’s empowering because it’s not so overwhelming. But knowing these people and myself, complacency is not in our vocabulary.”

“If someone could tell me, ‘If

you do this, this will happen,’ I’d do it,” Stucker said. “Nobody can really say that to us. That’s why it’s important to see these other districts with similar demographics have been doing ... What are they doing that their scores are better?

“Complacency is not in my vocabulary. I get irritated when I see stuff like this because it’s not OK.” Olson compared the administrators’ situation with his business.

“There’s a lot of things in business we don’t change for four, five, six years at a time,” Olson said. “I feel like as a board, you guys got blindsided. You guys go one direction, they pass something, you go another direction, and then I have to believe something else will get passed for you.

And then we’ll be going back over here.”

“Two years ago we were being asked about knee-jerking to the next best thing,” Hardesty said.

“And to use data. Which is in part, Cathy, why you haven’t

heard anything new. What the high school has found -- and what everyone else has found -- is that the RTI model (part of NWEA) transcends everything. It doesn’t matter if your skin is brown, red or purple. It is a systematic way to sort kids and address their needs... It’s staying the course on a model we believe in.”

Stangland said that part of the problem is that the board is only seeing numbers, and not necessarily what is going on with the students themselves.

“It’s helpful when you give us examples of students that are making big progress,” she said.

“Because we see these numbers.

We don’t see the kids that are making the big progress. The numbers are discouraging. So if you could do what you can to widen our vision it would be helpful.”

The board, citing a scheduling conflict, also rescheduled its Nov. 12 meeting. The board will now meet on Monday, Nov. 5, at 7:00 p.m.

BOARD | FROM A1 standards, doing interventions, righting the pyramids. But there is something we’re missing... Is it because we keep changing the way we keep measuring ourselves or what we’re calling this or that?

We’ve all laid out plans, honestly none of them sound new.”

High school principal Jeff Hardesty said that the “shifting sands” of state legislation was one reason why the district has held steady with NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Assocation), which provides data on each individual student’s growth.

“If you study state standards, they essentially change it every other year,” Hardesty said. “So for example the math scores at the high school, we outscored the standard by six percent. But when the legislature changes the law again and requires all kids to pass both and the ninth graders may or may not be able to bank the scores, you’ll see another

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THE TOWN CRIER ‘Superstorm’ Sandy reminds us still place for government While we should still strive for a smaller, more efficient government, events like the ongoing “superstorm” devastating our east coast and parts of the Midwest remind us that there’s still a place for “big”government.

That’s especially true when individual states don’t have the logistical or economic means to battle natural disasters like this one where early estimates for recovery are upwards of $20 billion.

And, while one presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, has suggested we should eliminate FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or turn it over to the states or better yet, in his words, to private enterprise, the incumbent Barack Obama, has to deal with the realities. There are just some things the federal government does better – and in most cases, Katrina being an exception (at least at first), FEMA has been a godsend to those in need.

Our first responders, our communities, counties and states can only do so much and they rely on the federal government when the task becomes overwhelming. That’s not just our opinion, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, one of Romney’s staunchest surrogates, had nothing but praise for the president’s and the federal government’s response to the ongoing disaster. Republican Out of Gov. Christie, whose state seemed to have taken the worst of the punishment, is being lauded for My Mind his efforts as well.

Gary A. DeVon These kinds of disasters should bring people from both sides of the aisle together because we as a nation are basically good and care about our fellow Americans, no matter their political leanings. It’s just too bad it takes something like Superstorm Sandy to remind us. All our prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and those who are suffering from the storms after effects. For those who have never suffered the loss of a loved one, a home or gone without enough food and water it has to be hard to imagine the hardship so many are facing.

This disaster, like many so often do, has much greater implications for more than just the states it directly touches. In the case of Sandy, the storm left up to seven million without power, the New York Stock Exchange planned to close down for two trading days in a row for the first time in over 100 years, lines of communications like phones, internet and computers went down, airplanes were grounded. These all have far reaching results.

States don’t have the resources and private insurance can’t cope either.

Nearly every time there’s a big flood or houses are burned in wildfires, there’s an earthquake or a hurricane, we all see our insurance rates go up. As Monica Potts writes in “Five Things the Government does better than you” in The American Prospect, “The problems with disaster insurance are similar to the problems with health insurance: Only people who think their house might be flooded bother to buy flood insurance, so the insurance companies risk going broke paying out all of their customers every time it floods.”

She concludes,”Keeping the federal government in charge of disaster relief spreads risk out over the entire country, and ensures that victims in poor states—basically every state in Tornado Alley—get as much help as residents of wealthier states would.”

There are some things “big” government will always do better and there are some it won’t. Yes, there’s a lot of government waste on all levels and that needs to be addressed rationally. But the idea we can just stop paying for things like federal disaster relief is like hiding in the cellar and hoping the storm will just pass over – you might come through unhurt or the house might tumble in around you. If it does, you’ll be glad government is there to help.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Let them know Dear Editor, It was a culture shock 12 years ago when I moved from the Seattle-Everett area to Oroville. I never thought I would live east of the mountains, much less in the Okanogan Highlands.

Five years ago we moved to ‘town,’ here in Oroville, and life changed again. I discovered a community where something is going on all the time. Bazaars, auctions and fund raisers, evenings at local wineries, and very active organizations. We missed some nice events because two or more were scheduled for the same date. Hence, the purpose of this letter.

Having the Gazette-Tribune to publicize events is great, but usually they don’t appear until the last minute. The Oroville Chamber has an events calendar.

I just added the second annual 50’s Dance on Dec. 1, a fund raiser for North Valley Community Schools. It was easy to do. Since then, I’ve learned that the Oroville city tree lighting celebration is on the same evening. In fact, there are now three Oroville events scheduled for Dec. 1. We are fortunate that none of them conflict, but that isn’t always the case.

It makes sense to have a ‘clearinghouse’ for Oroville, Tonasket and surrounding area happenings. The Chamber website provides the means to find out what’s going on – If we all use it. You should add special events, not weekly or monthly meetings, etc.

If you’re planning an event, check this site before you cast in stone the date you want. And, if you’re just curious about what’s coming up, the Chamber will know.

If we all take advantage of this opportunity to let people know what’s going on, everyone will benefit. More people will show up at your event if there isn’t another one or more scheduled on the

75 Years Ago: November 5 - 12, 1937: An interesting caucus was held at the town hall Tuesday night to insure that a full ticket would be in the field for the coming town election, on Tuesday, December 7. There were 22 present at the meeting and the balloting was closely divided. George Potter, Town Clerk, called for the election of chairman. George Bundy was chosen to act at chairman and Lyle Greene as clerk of the meeting. Mr. Bundy and Paul Loudon were nominated for mayor, the Mr. Loudon withdrew and Bundy was elected Mayor.

Nominated for councilmen were, Paul Loudon, W. H. Neller Ralph Martin, Roy Hurst and Frank Bartell. Final voting for Position #1, two year term, Paul Loudon with 12 out of 22 votes; two year term, W. H. Neller won with 13 of 22 votes on the second ballot; Ike Ramsey and Ralph Martin were elected for the two one year positions. I. J. Doerr was elected as treasurer for one year by unanimous vote. M.M. Forrester, one of the pioneer ranchers of the Molson District has announced a public auction at his ranch about midway between Molson and Chesaw, November 8, starting at 10 o’clock in the morning. There will be livestock, farm machinery, tools and household items. They will be moving to Molson and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Sneve will move to the home. Cold nights and freezing weather bring thoughts of preparing for a skating rink in town again this winter. Last year, through the efforts of one or two individuals, a safe skating rink was installed just south of the Civic League. Those interested in providing such a rink are asked to contact Lyle Greene of the Oroville Recreation Board. If enough are interested, a rink can be prepared at this time before the ground in frozen at a very minimum expense. Ben Prince’s Store and Prince’s Stores, Meyer, specials for the week; 16” high top boots, $7.29; 70x80 blankets, $1.98; 100# sugar, $5.39; Pumpkin, #2 cans, $1.15 per dozen; Whit Carnation Flour, Barrel $5.25.

The Rev. E. S. Seymore, pastor of the Free Methodist Church, has purchased Golden School House from the school district and the pastor, with some helpers, have the building wrecked and most of the material moved to the church lot. The parsonage will stand at the north end of the church lot on the corner

same date and the community won’t have to pick and choose.

Just go to www.orovillewashington.com and click on Events.

Within a few weeks, the (new) Tonasket Chamber website will offer the opportunity to register your events online, as well. Until then you can do it by phone.

Jackie Valiquette Oroville Editor’s Note: Our new G-T website also has a nice calendar feature that allows organizations and individuals to add their own events with an easy to use online form. Once added we will get an email and if it’s appropriate (not a private yard sale or similar) I will activate it right away. Just go to www.gazette-tribune.com, hover your mouse over the calendar tab at the top and click Add Event from the drop down menu and it will take you to the form. You can add one time events or repeating ones like meetings. The online calendar features events happening that day on the home page, but you can also get list views for several weeks ahead. You can even add a Google map link to the location of the event.

Choose life Dear Editor, Once again we are very close to a political election. But who do we vote for? Who is telling the truth? Who would be better for the common good?

I am 70-years-old and I have noticed that in every election there is an economic crisis and that is what people key on, besides having many other critical issues. I have also noticed

ITEMS FROM THE PAST of Central Avenue and Fir St. Rev. Will Richards, pastor of the Oroville Methodist Church, for the past couple of yeas, preached his farewell sermon to his congregation on Sunday. Rev. E. E. Van Woert, who has been at Omak, arrived the first of the week to assume his new duties here. “Highlights from the Hill” (high school, that is) has a staff of Editor in Chief, Peggy Allemandi; Ass’t Editor, Lola May Williams; Features, Valerie Clayton; Sports, Myron Snyder; Humor, Charles Rice; Senior Class, Dorothy Eberly; Junior Class, Lois Corporan; Sophomore Class, Lorraine Brunner and Freshman Class, Evelyn Loudon.

News Item; The Oroville High School will play tribute to the soldiers of World War I with a short program to be given in the assembly room Thursday morning. Advertisement. Wanted 500 to 1000 dressed turkeys. Will pay cash market price on Thursday November 18. L & L Meat Co.

50 Years Ago: November 1 - 8, 1962: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation last week stated that a feasibility report on the proposed development of the $5 million Whitestone Coulee Unit of North Central Washington has been forwarded to seven state of the Columbia River Basin and interested federal agencies for review and comments. The Oroville Chapter of Future Farmers of America will host the District Apple Judging Contest this Saturday, Nov. 3, starting at 10 o’clock. Vocational classes from Okanogan and Chelan Counties are expected to take part in the contest which will be held at the Caribou Growers warehouse. Judges for the contest will be Gordon Roberts, Art Gjerde and Sid Garrett. Byron Gjerde, son of Mr. and Mrs. Art Gjerde of Oroville, has won competitive appointment to the Victory Male Quartet at Seattle Pacific College. Gjerde is a 1962 graduate of Oroville High School.

Jessie Allen opened Mom’s Lunch following the expiration of a lease held by Boyd Mallory for the past year. Jessie and her husband Guy, opened the restaurant several years ago and leased it out to Mallory for one year so that they could get a much needed rest. Edith Anderson and Johnnie

Burks will be assisting them and have both had previous experience in restaurant work. Arlie Hilderbrand stopped by the Gazette to show us a “full grown” turnip. It measured 28 inches in circumference. He said, “I don’t know why it grew so big as there were several other large size turnips but none grew as large as that one. The famous Harlem Stars, who play basketball all over the world, will appear in Oroville, Wednesday night, Nov. 7. The host team will be the talented town team, the Oroville Ramblers who played 27 games last season against the finest teams in the Inland Empire and lost only four games. Proceeds will go to the Oroville High School Letterman’s Club which is sponsoring the game. Boothman & Sons offer locker beef. Whole or half good grass fed beef, $.40 per lb.; Pure pork sausage, $.55 per lb.; hearts or tongues, $.30 and whole livers, $.35 per lb. Grocery Values: Carrots, 1# bags, $.09; oysters, 12 oz jar, $.59; beef liver, $.29 lb.; 10 oz. jar of instant Nescafe coffee, $.89; 10# C&H powdered and brown sugar, $.10; 59# sack No. 2 potatoes, $.79; slab bacon $.49 per lb.; catsup, 14 oz. bottles, 7 for $1.00; 40 oz. pkg. biscuit mix, $.29. Weather wise Oct. 31 – Nov. 6: Maximum, 55, 50,50,49.49.52 and 56 while minimums were 38,45,45,44,44,45 and 29 with .04 precipitation on the fourth. A business transaction took place the last of the week whereby Joe Loose purchased Forry’s Shell Service from Forrest Boyer. Boyer had operated the station for the past two years.

25 Years Ago: October 29 – November 5, 1987: A team of experts will be visiting the Town of Oroville, Nov. 5, 6, 7 and 8 to evaluate downtown Oroville and the surrounding area. The Downtown Development Assistance Team (DDAT) is a panel consisting of three to four people with expertise in marketing, advertising, economic development, design, business, etc. The focus of this meeting is to meet with towns people to get their concerns, issues, public opinion and moral.

The final report will be given at the Depot on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 12 p.m. The general public is invited and encouraged to attend. It’s time to elect or re-elect mem-

that almost all politicians taint the truth, in other words, they lie to get our vote.

The criteria I use to vote is whether the candidate is prolife or pro-abortion. I figure that anyone who doesn’t have the common sense or wisdom to not kill an innocent, helpless baby in the womb would also not have the common sense or wisdom to represent me on any other issue.

Thank you, Al Bosco Omak

bers of both the Oroville and Tonasket Councils. Those running for an office in Oroville are: Oroville City Council Position #1, Royce Rader, incumbent since 1981 and Linda Schwilke, Position #2, Phil Barker and Ernie “Scoop” Thornton and Position #3, Dennis Wilder and Dick Wisener. Also running for Position #5 for the Oroville School Board, are: Chuck Hayes and Kathy Noel. In Tonasket for Council position #3 have Ben Wilhite and Al Seccomb while John Hanson and Jim Clarkson are vying for Position #5 on the Tonasket School Board. LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tonasket needs a new swimming pool badly. The one we have now is very old and has cracks and holes in it. It’s not heated and many people don’t go swimming because they get cold. The walkway around the pool is cracked and very slippery. I’ve given you some reasons why we need a new pool and there are many more. If you were a kid and went swimming in the pool, wouldn’t you want a new one too? Jill Thorndike, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bob Thorndike, Oroville, has been chosen to take part in a very special program offered to selected students of the University of Puget Sound. The Pacific Rim/Asia Study Travel Program includes a year spent in Asia. The results of the above mentioned elections are as follows: Tonasket School Board incumbent, John Hanson, lost out to Jim Clarkson; Tonasket City Councilman for Position #3, found Al Seccomb as the winner. The swimming pool issue to borrow $500,000 to construct, install and equip a municipal swimming pool was rejected with 136 yes and 119 no and failed to get the necessary 40 percent of voters in the last election. In Oroville, newcomer, Linda Schwilke unseated Royce Rader for Position #1; Ernie “Scoop” Thornton bested Phil Barker for Position #2 and Dick Wisener lost his chance to Dennis Wilder for Position #3.

In Caribou Trail League football action last Friday night, the Tigers took on the Quincy Jackrabbits. Aside from being a long ride, it was a disappointing one for the Tiger squad, losing the game 20-0. The Chelan Goats posted their first Caribou League victory last Friday evening at the expense of the Oroville Hornets by a score of 33-7. It was Chelan’s Homecoming Game and they made the most of it.

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Snow too close for comfort Last Monday night, (Oct. 22) snow got too close for comfort to us here in the valley. I think that is a bit early, however, I can remember the kids plodding through snow to go “Trick or Treating”, some years, but I hope not this year. The hills of our neighbors in Molson are pretty white. And while they had snow, we had rain.

Flowers still not frozen at my house but they’re looking very “shop worn”.

Cooler weather makes us sorta change our thoughts in our menu planning. Chili or other soups are good for the soul. The good sliced tomatoes and cucumbers are gone for another season. Squash is the order of the day now. Some folks don’t like it and others rave of the great flavors...could it be because they load it up with a ton of butter and brown sugar? But, don’t forget if you have a lot of it, then that makes it free, and it makes a very good “pumpkin” pie. The Paulsen’s from Tonasket have been sharing their bountiful supply with the pinochle players here in Oroville, or anyone who will take some off their hands...theirs are huge and your first thought is, “How will I ever get that cut up into reasonable sized pieces?

Some say, use a saw, others an ax and so it goes.

And then there are pumpkins...

Taber’s have a bunch of them and they have real fun parties at their

By Dolly Engelbretson

The Biscuits and Gravy breakfast originally scheduled for Oct. 20 has been changed to Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee, tea and juice will be served along with eggs.

The Senior Center Bazaar is scheduled for Dec. 1. Tables are still $10 but are going fast. Bob Hirst is in charge of the homemade beef stew and biscuit and pie, all for $7. Apparently no Junior Women Bazaar this year.

We have begun collecting dues for 2013. Verna Bjorkman, our Treasurer, is available most lunch days. Although the Board had discussed raising dues, it was decided to keep them at $10 per year at least for the time being.

Doris Hughes has been busy making knitted hats for the Royal Neighbors of America coat closet to be held on Nov. 3 at the Depot

By Marianne Knight

To the Veterans on our Hilltop.

The body of believers attending the Chesaw Community Bible Church express deep gratitude and appreciation for those men and women who have sacrificed themselves to provide a cover of liberty and protection for the United States of America.

We remember you, not only on Veterans Day, but everyday of the year. Let us thank you in person. Please come to the Chesaw Mercantile on Monday, Nov. 12 between 10 a.m. and 1p.m. for dessert and coffee.

Week three of the Pinochle players with 35 in attendance.

This weeks Traveling winner was Elaine Beeman. Low’s went to Vivian Emry and Larry Smith.

The High’s went to Ken Chapman

fruit stand, north on Highway 97.

Do you ever have a day when you just can’t get started on one thing THIS & THAT and finish it? I have Joyce Emry way too many of those times, therefore sometimes my house looks like I am moving, in or out, or at least planning a yard sale. Organized, I’m not.

Maybe in my next life.

Wednesday night and nothing ready for supper? Go to the American Legion Hall and you can get a great hamburger and fries for a very reasonable price, prepared by the M&M’s (Marilyn Finsen and Marilyn Oliver) and the proceeds go for a worthy cause, and you can visit and have no dishes to wash and I promise you’ll laugh a whole lot. Try it!

The snow stayed in the hills and a bit more was added throughout the week. The temperatures are such that it makes one reach for their gloves as the car door handles can get mighty cold.

So, it’s bazaar time at the Oroville United Methodist Church. Always the first Saturday

of November, and this year it falls on Nov. 3. Doors open at 10 a.m. and finishes at 3 p.m. and the spaghetti dinner begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. and it will be the same good sauce that Ralph Patterson has been making for, Oh! let’s just say forever. It’s good!

So, dig out you money and we’ll see ya there.

It is with a heavy heart that I write the following: A dear friend of ours (and of many) Lorraine (Rainsberry) Meyer, passed away, last Thursday, Oct. 25, in Idaho.

We had had so many good times together, through the years. She had not been feeling well, but in visiting with her just a few days before she died, she thought she was doing much better and we were making plans for a visit.

Proving, once again, that life is short, enjoy each day, while you can. Final arrangements are pending.

I have now been notified of memorials. On Wednesday, Oct. 31, Yates Funeral Home will be in charge of services at 11 a.m. in Couer D’Alene , Idaho.

In Oroville, on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m. services will be held, in the Free Methodist Church, with Pastor Rod Brown officiating. Condolences go out to all the family, in their loss.

Thanks to the folks that brought in the garden carrots, to the Senior Center, to share. Cooked or raw,

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to China; also scheduled is Mary Lou Kriner and her corner Gifts and Things; Jim Prince and a local author.

Don’t forget about the benefit dinner for Beth and Pat Sutton at the Eagles on Nov. 3. Dinner is $5 per plate with a dessert auction and a money tree. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.

The Knob Hill Home Economic Association’s Annual Christmas Bazaar will be Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Building in Chesaw. The Country Kitchen will be open for food, drinks an baked goods. Lots of homemade items: jewelry, dried flowers and much more. Tables are $10 each.

Pinochle Scores: Ted Zackman won the door prize; Jim Fry won the high men score; Evelyn Dull won the woman score; Liz K. won the most pinochles.

More next time.

Museum. Donation of warm, good condition sweatshirts are welcome, as well as gloves, scarves or new or clean coats. See Dolly at the Center or Doris or Joanne Morris at (509) 476-3882 or Amy Wise at (509) 476-3637.

Just a reminder that the newsletters can be purchased here at the Center for $1. The cost of printing has not matched the income derived from the sale of the newsletters. Not counting Tillie’s time.

She has donated a lot of that.

I have begun filling up the speaking slots for Tuesday mornings. Currently scheduled is: Spence Higby and his recent trip

HILLTOP COMMENTS

they have a flavor that can’t be matched by the store kind.

I have such fun reading the grocery store ads from Prince’s stores in the past. Like in 1937 a barrel of flour was $5.98. Now I don’t know how big the barrel was, and you’d first think, who would want that much flour? But, in those days you didn’t buy ready made bread, cake mixes, pie crusts etc.

Ahh! Those were the days.

Just when I think I’m going to do something constructive in the afternoon, along comes the World Series baseball games.

Barbie and Irv Friemuth have purchased the Ralph Patterson residence (by the medical clinic) and are moved in and like the rest of us, when we move, they are still looking for “stuff ”. That will make it easier for Barbie to get to the Senior Center on her scooter... so look out here she comes! They really appreciated the help from those that helped with this transition of moving.

What a fun time was had by many at the Halloween party held in the “party room” in back of Vicki’s boutique, new business (formerly Hart’s Thrift Store) on Main Street. Old and young in attendance and who doesn’t like

the Wilder’s and the music they make? There was a chick there in 4 inch, red high heels with slits in her skirt up as far as you could see, and then some. Little “Sonny” Hart was the beauty of the party!

The geese and other migratory birds are getting restless and I’m thinkin’ they’re packin’ up and headin’ for their winter dwellings.

And a few folks have seen large groupings of swans, on their way.

Such a regal looking bird!

Don’t forget the United Methodist Church Bazaar, next Saturday. I think it’s the first of the season in town. There are many things happening next Saturday, like the above mentioned bazaar, the memorial for Lorraine, the fund raiser for the Sutton family and I believe there is a bazaar in Chesaw.

The new business, “Back to the Basic’s” is open. Try one of their big hot dogs, and it’s never too cold for ice cream.

Rain is to continue for the next period of time. At least we don’t have to shovel that. A few flakes of snow and Bev Storm was off to her California diggins’ and I hear others saying they’re getting packed and anxious to “get out of here”. I like the warm and

have enjoyed the times we spent there but, I sure do miss our friends and family, so for me, I’ll just turn the fireplace up a notch and get out some of the “winter projects” that have been put on hold , for when it gets cold or I get old, which ever comes first.

Both have happened. And especially this year, we need to stay in ‘shoutin’ distance of some of the many doctors that wreaked havoc with friend husbands body. We’ve been home from the hospital for a month...Yeah! So far! So good!

Last Saturday evening we got a sample of what the Gonzaga basketball team will be this winter. It was an early exhibition game and the next game will be Nov. 9 with Southern Utah.

FLASH! We have just received notice that Justin Peterson, Chewelah, was awarded the $10,000 prize from a national contest of heroes held by Safeco Insurance for his project of raising funds for the Inland Northwest Honor Flight program.

This makes a total of $15,000 that this patriotic sixth grader for his efforts and I believe that this makes a total of between $40,000 and 45,000 for his efforts.

Congratulations Justin!

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turkey with all the trimmings, potatoes with gravy and lots of fruit and of course – desserts. If you did not attend you missed a good dinner.

Do not forget to call Dolly Englebretson at (509) 476-3336 and sign up for the Fire Starter Class at the Eden Valley Guest Ranch of Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. Bring a dish for a potluck lunch, pine cones, wax or crayons, and a basket or small box to put your starters in.

Until next week.

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the Auxiliary meetings are the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. We have a joint meeting on the first Tuesday at 6 p.m.

The ladies serve tacos on Mondays at 6 p.m. and burgers before Bingo at 5 p.m. on Thursdays. Friday night is Steak Night, Meat Draw, and karaoke with Chuck Wilder.

Saturday, excepting special events, is Open Mike Nite. On the Sundays that the Seahawks play at 10a.m. we will be open to serve you and support the ‘Hawks. The Oroville Eagles are People Helping People.

Sat.-Tues.

Nov. 3 - 4 - 5 - 6

14’

Coarse language.

Sat. - Sun. - Mon. - Tues.

Nov. 3 - 4 - 5 - 6

HERE COMES THE BOOM

Thurs. - Fri. Nov. 8-9 Starring Kevin James

ARGO AfflBeneck

PG

PG

Sat-Sun-Mon-Tues. Nov. 10--11-12-13

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Frightening scenes.

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Sat. - Sun. - Mon. - Tues. Nov. 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 Showtimes on Sat. at 7:00 & 9:20 p.m.

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88 min

HORROR STARRING KATIE FEATHERSTON, KATHRYN NEWTON, MATT SHIVELY R

The

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Sexually suggestive scenes, violence.

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Enjoy your evening out, taking in a movie at the Oliver Theatre!

Sat. - Sun. - Mon. - Tues.

The Oroville Eagles, in conjunction with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and the City of Oroville will have a fund raising dinner and dessert auction for Pat and Beth Sutton on Saturday, Nov. 3. Beth is in Seattle for treatment for a very serious illness. Please turn out and help your neighbors in this worthy endeavor.

Many of our members are looking forward to Pool League starting next month. We will do burgers on Wednesdays and the house will rock with pool action.

Remember our Aerie meetings are the first and third Tuesdays of every month and

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MOVIES OLIVER THEATRE

Thurs. - Fri. Nov. 1-2

By Gai Wisdom

Your Complete Eyecare Centre

and Mary Lou Barnett.

The first Bazaar of the season will be in Chesaw at the Community Building on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lots of homemade goods, jewelry, In Tonasket & Oroville dried flowers and lots more. The Country Kitchen will be open for TONASKET OROVILLE chili and corn bread or hot dogs 17 S. Western Ave. 1617 Main Street or kraut dogs, drinks and baked 509-486-2174 509-486-2174 goods. Join us for a good day. If www.wvmedical.com you wish to have a table there are a couple left. $10 donation call Marianne at (509) 485-2103.

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Comedy/Animation/Disney. Starring John C. Reilley, Sarah Silverman, Jane Lynch, Adam Carolla.

An arcade game villain who rebels against his role as a villain and dreams of becoming a hero.

Fri. 6:45 & 9:30 Sat. *4:00, 6:45 & 9:30 Sun. *4:30, 7:15 108 min Weekdays: 7:15 Coarse language, violence.

Subject to classification.

Programme subject to unavoidable change without notice

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community bulletin board

Local Food Banks

handwork (pillowcases, dishtowels, tablecloths, etc.), baked goods and candies up for auction. There will be refreshments by donation.

Everyone is invited and urged to come. Proceeds will go to mission projects, including Mission Aviation Fellowship, Heifer Project and Disaster Ministries, and help maintain kitchen supplies for the two churches. For further information call (509) 223-3152 or email eholmes@ swift-stream.com.

OROVILLE – The Oroville food bank operates every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., excluding holidays, in the basement of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. For more information, call Jeff Austin at 476-3978 or Sarah Umana at 4762386. The Food Bank is looking for donations going into the holiday season. The food bank shelves are pretty empty now.

TONASKET – The Tonasket food bank operates every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sarge’s Burger Bunker, 101 Hwy 97 N. For more information contact Jack Gavin at (509) 486-2480.

Benefit Dinner OROVILLE – A spaghetti dinner, dessert auction with a money tree will be held at the Oroville Eagles on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. to Beth and Pat Sutton to help defer medical expenses.

This event is in conjunction with Thrivent Financial. All donations are welcome. Call (509) 476-2926 for more information.

Genealogical Society Meeting OKANOGAN – The next meeting of the Okanogan County Genealogical Society will be Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Wilson Research Center. Karyl Hubbard will be presenting the program on organizations that are based on service in the military during war time. For more information call (509) 422-3944.

4-H Achievement Awards Banquet RIVERSIDE – Families, members, leaders and friends of 4-H are invited to the 2012 4-H Achievement Awards Banquet on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Mt. Olive Grange Hall in Riverside from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring a delicious potluck dish. This banquet is hosted by Okanogan County 4-H Teen Leaders. The teens ask everyone to bring a dessert or crafted item for auctioning. For more information call the 4-H office at (509) 422-7245.

Annual Auction Sale ELLISFORDE - The annual auction sale for the Whitestone/ Ellisforde Church of the Brethren Women’s Fellowship will be held on Nov. 2, Friday, at the Whitestone Church, 575 Loomis/ Oroville Hwy, Tonasket. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the auction will begin at 7 p.m. There will be

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First of all a correction. The 2nd Annual Tonasket Eagles Chili Cook Off is on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, Nov. 3 the Armed Forces Legacy Project is having a Dinner/Auction at the Aerie from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Costume Contest winners from the Halloween party last Saturday are: 1st - Susan Burgess as a Bat; 2nd - Raine Hatch as an Alien; 3rd - Karen Moore

as a Viking. Congratulations to you all.

Pinochle scores from last Sunday’s end of month Tournament are: 1st - Neil Fifer and Gene Michels; 2nd - Lyle Anderson and Julie Hovland; Low Score and Last Pinochle - Gladys Fifer and Joanne

Luncheon OROVILLE – The Oroville United Methodist Church will have their annual Bazaar and Spaghetti Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Community Coat Closet OROVILLE – The Fourth Annual Community Coat Closet, (warm winter coats from children and adults) will be held Saturday, Nov. 3 at The Depot Museum, 1210 Ironwood, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event is sponsored

by Oroville Royal Neighbors of America, Sterling Bank and community donations.

Annual Dinner and Fund Raiser TONASKET – U.S. Armed Forces Legacy in Tonasket will be having an open house on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Then at the Tonasket Eagles starting at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. there will be dinner served. Live and silent auctions will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All proceeds will go towards the finishing touches and a paved parking lot and foot bridge over Bonaparte Creek. For donations contact the Legacy site or the Eagles Lodge that day.

Solid Waste Advisory Meeting OKANOGAN – A Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 5 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will meet

Michels.

We are saddened to report the passing of Brother Littletree on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from Cancer.

A Memorial has not been scheduled yet. Information will be posted in the Aerie and in this column when one is.

Brother Fred Bevier is home after a successful stint surgery and is doing very well.

We wish anyone who is ill a speedy recovery to good health.

God bless you all. The Biggest Little Eagles in the state.

a.m. All Veterans are encouraged to bring items in to be displayed on the Veteran’s memorabilia table. If you are a graduate of THS please bring in a service photo with information about years of service and ranking to Anita Asmussen, or you may email the photo to aasmussen@tonasket. wednet.edu. Submit photos no later than Friday, Nov. 2.

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

Snowmobile Advisory Meeting OKANOGAN – A Snowmobile Advisory Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will meet in the Public Works Department Conference room at the Public Services Building, 1234 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan.

Breakfast Fund Raiser OROVILLE – The Oroville Senior Citizens present: Breakfast Fund Raiser Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oroville Senior Center. Funds will go towards reaching their goal for the building fund. Menu will be biscuits and gravy, eggs, juice, coffee and tea.

Landlord/Tenant rights and responsibilities OROVILLE – Learn the ins and outs of being a landlord. Find out what’s expected if you’re a tenant. What are your rights?

What about your responsibilities?

The landlord-tenant relationship is a contract with certain basic conditions required by law, and they are important. Understand them before you enter into either of these relationships. This onesession class is on Thursday, Nov. 8. Call Ellen at 476-2011 or go online to www.northvalleycommunityschools.com to register for this valuable class.

Public Budget Hearing for FD 16 AENEAS VALLEY – The Okanogan Fire District No. 16 commissioners will hold their annual public budget hearing for year 2013 at their monthly work session 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12 at 6 Main Rd., Aeneas Valley. The public is encouraged to attend.

Call Mike Woelke at (509) 4861386 for more information.

Veteran’s Day Assembly

Water Use Efficiency Goals Public Forum

TONASKET – In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Tonasket High School ASB will be hosting a Veteran’s Day Assembly on the morning of Friday, Nov. 9 in the THS Commons from 9 a.m. to 10

TONASKET – The City Council of the City of Tonasket will be holding a public forum to set goals for the City’s water sys-

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The information constantly changes and we wonder what’s real. Surely the latest medical information is the best, but how do we know for sure? On Tuesday, Nov. 13, fat and cholesterol myths will be dispelled by an instructor who will give you information you can count on. Be deceived no longer. Sign up for Cholesterol and Fats - Are You Confused?

This instructor will also teach

The Importance of Vitamin D on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Vitamin D is what makes calcium work. You probably think that 400 IU is the amount you should take, but guess what? That’s for babies up to a year. The correct amount for you depends on your age, and

tem on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Tonasket City Council Room, 209 S. Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket.

This meeting is also considered as an informational meeting for water system consumers. For additional information regarding the proposed goals contact Alice Attwood at (509) 486-2132.

Christmas Bazaar TONASKET – The Tonasket Garden Club is one of the sponsors for the Junior Women’s Club Christmas Bazaar at the elementary school in Tonasket on Nov. 30 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m,. Friday and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Non-profit tables are free.

There is a lot of spacious room left. The Garden Club will be serving food and free gift wrapping. Tables can be reserved now by calling Nancy Enlow at (509) 486-2207 or Lola Burton at (509) 486-1024.

Free Nursing Assistant Training Class TONASKET – North Valley Extended Care is now accepting applications for the next Nursing Assistant Training Class beginning late November – early December 2012. This class will be completed in January. Applications may be picked up at the North Valley Hospital’s Human Resource office. Applications will no longer be received after Nov. 22.

For more information and course content call the Extended Care at (509) 486-3110 or Dixie Brown at (509) 486-2151 ext. 353.

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Those of you with iPads won’t want to miss Navigating Your iPad on Nov. 19 and 26. You are probably using a fraction of what this amazing tool will do. Learn its capabilities and experience the web in a whole new way.

To register call Ellen at 4762011 or go online to www.northvalleycommunityschools.com.

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Thanks go out to members of the community who supported our fund raising projects throughout the year. Past recipients of the program have been the Okanogan Borderlands Historical Society, The YAC, The Oroville Senior Center and Cub Scout Pack 23.

The Friends of the Library are the 2013 designee.

Members also participated in “Make a Difference Day” on Saturday, Oct. 27 by assembling “Baskets of Hope” and delivering them to Ruth’s House of Photo by Jennifer Berg Hope” and Care Dolly Engelbretson (right) presents PTO Co-Chair Net. Tammy Maynard with a check from the Oroville Royal The Fourth A n n u a l Neighbors of America Matching Funds Program.

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court, 911 calls & obits Superior Court: Criminal The court found probable cause to charge Marlana Ferguson, 23, with first degree criminal trespassing and second degree theft. She received 454 days of confinement.

The court found probable cause to charge Sophia Angie Stewart, 31, with possession of a controlled substance, possession of less than 40 grams of marijuana and use of drug paraphernalia. She received 270 days of confinement.

The court found probable cause to charge Noe Salvador Hernandez Rendan, 19, with second degree burglary and third degree theft. He received 424 days of confinement.

The court found probable cause to charge Violet Lorrean Berry, 20, with attempting to allude a police vehicle, two counts of reckless endangerment, and possession of less than 40 grams of marijuana. She received 330 days of confinement.

Juvenile An Omak juvenile was charged with third degree theft. She received two days confinement.

An Omak juvenile was charged with an MIP. He received two days confinement.

An Omak juvenile was charged with an MIP and third degree theft. He received 44 days confinement.

An Okanogan juvenile was charged with possession of less than 40 grams of marijuana. He received one day confinement.

An Omak juvenile was charged with fourth degree assault. He received nine days confinement.

A Malott juvenile was charged with residential burglary and second degree escape. She received 35 days confinement.

Decrees of Dissolution Kelley M. Brantner filed to dissolve her marriage with Paul R. Brantner.

Kellie D. Lamb filed to dissolve her marriage with Raymond L. Lamb.

Tammie Novick filed to dissolve her marriage with Randy Novick.

Dorothy Louise Clinedinst filed to dissolve her marriage with Dwayne Robert Clinedinst.

Corrine Hess filed to dissolve her marriage with Charles Hess.

Richandra McCoy filed to dissolve her marriage with Joseph Stafford.

District Court Joshua Chappa, 21, Omak, charged with use and delivery of drug paraphernalia, DWLS second degree, making a false statement to a public servant and two counts of possession of marijuana. He received 360 days confinement and a $2274 fine.

Michelle Martinez, 39, Omak, charged with DWLS third degree.

Justin Debeaumont, 29, Okanogan, charged with two counts reckless endangerment and three counts reckless driving. He received 364 days in jail and a $540 fine.

Isidro Gonzales, 22, Omak, charged with malicious mischief and received 180 days confinement and an $808 fine.

Brian Farrens, 41, Omak, charged with possession of marijuana, two counts of use and delivery of drug paraphernalia and DUI. He received 364 days confinement and $1681 fine.

Kyle Fievez, 24, Okanogan, charged with disorderly conduct. Received 90 days in jail and $608 fine.

Joshua Fink, 28, Omak, charged with fourth degree assault. Received 364 days confinement and $1033 fine.

Robert Flatbush, 20, Tonasket, charged with two counts of possession of another’s identity and harassment. He received 364 days confinement and $1283 fine.

Alicia Flores, 33, Omak, charged with third degree DWLS. Received 90 days confinement and $858 fine.

Robin Frazier, 43, Okanogan, charged with two counts harassment and 3 counts first degree criminal trespassing and received 180 days confinement and $768 fine.

Ashley George, 27, Omak, charged with third degree DWLS. Deanna George, 45, Omak, charged with DUI. Salvador Ortiz, 33, Omak, charged with DUI and two counts of third degree DWLS. He received 454 days confinement and $1831 fine.

Fawn Gorr, 34, Omak, charged with two counts of third degree DWLS. Glen Gorr, 30, Omak, charged with no valid operator license and third degree DWLS. Received 90 days confinement.

Amy Ham, 35, Okanogan, charged with third degree DWLS. .Jeffrey Herschlip, 55, Oroville, charged with two counts reckless endangerment. Received 364 days confinement and $1183 fine.

Melissa Holcomb, 23, Oroville, charged with fourth degree assault.

Received 364 days confinement and $808 fine.

Macarrio Ibara, 33, Omak, charged with third degree theft. She received 64 days confinement and $1058 fine.

Laura Iukes, 41, Okanogan, charged with fourth degree assault and DUI. She received 444 days confinement and a $2969 fine.

James Keeling, 69, Oroville, charged with resisting arrest and failure to stop. Received $400 fine.

Gary Kelley, 47, Okanogan, charged with two counts harassment and fourth degree assault. Received 180 days confinement and $80 fine. .Gregory Lawson, 60, Tonasket, charged with possession of marijuana and two counts of use and delivery of drug paraphernalia.

Martin Lawson, 44, Omak, charged with third degree DWLS and received days confinement and $618 fine. .Randy Lepire, 22, Okanogan, charged with fourth degree assault, four counts of interfering with investigation and six counts malicious mischief. Received 1,174 days confinement and $2434 fine.

911 Calls and Jail Bookings Monday, October 22 In Okanogan, on Apple Way Rd., a man reported his car keys stolen.

Near Tonasket, on Rd. 97, two horses were staying at a man’s house. He claims that the animal’s owners had not paid for their stay and had not visited in several months. Police consider them abandoned. The horses have done considerable damage to the property.

South of Oroville, on North Cordell Rd., there was a verbal dispute between a woman and her brother.

Police received a call that the two were involved in a domestic dispute when the man took a swing at his sister.

In Tonasket, on Summit Lake Rd., a white 2003 Kia Spectra was left on the property. The gas tank was full but no keys were in the car and the car was locked. It had been parked there for several days. Police arrived to remove the car and run the vehicle’s information.

In Okanogan, on Old Rd. 97, a man found a lost ID and thinks the ID had been copied and stolen. Police left a voicemail for the person who was

registered to the ID. Near Oroville, on Chesaw Rd., a motorcycle was found abandoned when public works began running maintenance on the Rd.. The owner is being found.

In Tonasket, on Havillah Rd., a burglary was reported during the day.

Five rifles were stolen as was money from a safe and a key to aforementioned safe. Residents have no idea as to who might have stolen their property.

In Omak, on West Johnathon Ave., a woman called reporting her son was at her house shouting at her and throwing objects at her. The woman recently had heart surgery and was concerned for her safety.

In Omak, on Index St., a man broke into a resident’s bathroom. He appeared highly intoxicated.

In Omak, on Shumway Rd., a white van was suspiciously parked behind the apartments in the weeds. It was occupied and its lights were on. The driver drove away once another car stopped near him.

Kyle Newman, 23, booked for FTA and DWLS third.

Benigno Lopez, 24, booked for POCS - METH and FTA. Kevin Clark, 32, booked for a document detainer and DWLS third.

Michael Torvik, 26, booked for DWLS third.

Rene Hernandez, 23, booked for FTA and DUI. Anthony Canady, 47, booked for unlawful possession of firearm.

Tuesday, October 23 In Omak, on South Jackson St., someone was trying to break into a van parked in front of the residence.

The owner of the car was informed and she came to collect her car.

The suspect had left before police arrived. Nothing was taken.

In Okanogan, on South Van Duyn Ave., a burglary was discovered at the residence. Some hand tools and other items were taken.

In Okanogan, on Penley Rd., a woman came to pick up her child from her mother’s house. The woman and her mother got into a verbal dispute and the woman began to beat her mother. Police arrived to break up the fight. The mother refused to press charges.

In Omak, on South Elm St., a woman and her boyfriend were in a verbal dispute. When police arrived the man refused to open the door to them. Police had to break in the door and place the man under arrest.

Arthur Simms, 44, booked for docu-

What cops look for when you’ve been stopped after we are at your door.

by Audra Fuller Tonasket Police

Traffic stops are by far the most dangerous part of a law officer’s job (outside of calls for domestic violence). There is a constant level of unpredictability in any traffic stop, especially at night.

You may know you are a safe driver and good person in general, yet we do not know this. Do not get out of your vehicle unless asked to; simply wait for the officer to approach you.

With a variety of officers in the area and the vast amount of traffic violations for us to watch for, here is a list of a few points your local police of Tonasket want you to be informed of:

Be Prepared When you are stopped for any traffic reason you will be asked for some identifiers that are pretty consistent from city police to state patrol to county deputies. Always be prepared to show your: 1. Valid driver’s license 2. The vehicle registration 3. Proof of liability insurance (the state minimum).

Please have these items where you can find them quickly and easily.

Get rid of old copies that are expired. Having 16 old registrations clogging up your glove box makes finding the current one more difficult. Keep your insurance card with your registration in your car, not in your wallet.

The law states you are required to show proof of insurance upon request. If you’ve forgotten your wallet at home it is possible for us to run your license information; it is not possible for us to verify your insurance coverage.

Have your registration signed.

It is not a legal document unless it is signed. You can be cited for not signing it. A simple signature missing isn’t worth the $124 ticket.

Keeping your hands on the steering wheel or where we can see them makes for a calmer situation. Please reach for your paperwork once you are asked or

Wireless Devices RCW 46.61.667 is the Washington State law that refers to it being illegal to talk on a wireless device while driving (unless hands-free). If you read the law (google RCWs) you will see that any and all authorized emergency motor vehicle driver’s are exempt from the law.

This includes police officers, fire fighters, ambulance. We are usually staying in close contact with other law officials, hospitals, dispatchers, victims, crime scene reporters.etc. You will see in our vehicles such things as a computer, dispatch radio, radar devices, cell phone and notebooks. We are specifically trained to utilize all of these devices, sometimes all at once!

Driving With Pets RCW 46.61.615 is the Washington State law referring to obstruction of driver’s view or interference with his/her control over the vehicle. This RCW also references driving with an animal on your lap. Many people find it completely innocent to drive with their dog riding on their lap. This is very dangerous for the dog, the driver and any other person who could be a victim of a collision due to the obstruction of control. If you are involved in an accident and the air bag goes off it could kill your pet and cause serious bodily injury to you due to your pet being pushed into you violently. A dog on your lap is dangerous and against the law.

Please teach your pet to ride on the passenger seat or in the back seat for your and their safety.

Parking RCW 46.61.570 and 575 are the Washington State laws referring to illegal and unsafe parking.

There are many definitions and parameters of illegal parking yet the one being referred to here is parking the wrong direction on the street. It is a requirement

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of the law that your vehicle be parked the “direction of flow of traffic.” It only takes a moment to turn your vehicle around so you are parked legally and safely.

RCW 46.61.300 refers to moving your vehicle from an unsafe parking spot. So, pulling out from being parked the wrong direction is a safety issue that could cause a collision easily. Illegal parking could result in two infractions (tickets), but a moment in time to park your vehicle the legal direction will avoid a ticket and a possible collision.

Please feel free to ask your local officers, troopers and/or deputies questions. If you are aware of the laws or the reasons for why we do what we do, what we look for and the reasons behind it all, you’ll be a safer, more well-informed driver. Passing the knowledge along will result in less collisions, less traffic stops and a better connected community.

Brought to you by your local Tonasket Police Department. Be safe!

M. Lorraine Meyer M. Lorraine Meyer, 84, of Post Falls, Idaho went home to her Lord and Savior on Oct. 25, 2012.

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Jordan Brice, 27, booked for possession of drug paraphernalia.

John Woodward, 55, booked for a warrant.

Travis Drake, 32, booked for DUI. Tio Brown, 23, booked for possession of dangerous weapon.

Dino Donahue, 52, booked for DUI and DWLS. Ernest Simmons, 51, booked for DUI and disorderly conduct.

Michelle Nelson, 48, booked for false report and false statement.

Jane Matthews, 55, booked for DWLS third.

Wigberto Mendez, 42, booked for DUI. Wednesday, October 24 In Okanogan, on Third Ave. North, a suspect was held in custody for harassment and stolen coin charges.

In Okanogan, on Barnholdt Loop Rd., a pig was found running wild in a family’s yard. The animal had done extensive damage to their garage, garbage can, and yard and was removed by animal control.

In Omak, on Ironwood St., a woman reported her prescribed medication missing. A male subject was found and searched several blocks away but he did not have the medication on his person.

Leroy McDonald, 64, booked for malicious mischief and DWLS third.

Ida Louis Harris, 34, booked for FTA and DWLS third.

Stuart Provstaard, 35, booked for document detainer.

Kelli Isaacson, 22, booked for DUI. Joshua Allen, 32, booked for document detainer.

Colton Nachtway, 21, booked for assault of a child.

Charles Burbery, 56, booked for document detainer.

Phillip Payne, 27, booked for theft.

Jesse Lightly, 19, booked for FTA, DUI, possession drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana.

Jamaree Ponce, 18, booked for DUI, DWLS, and FTA. Tristan McCraigee, 27, FTA and possession of controlled substance.

Jesus Casteneda, 18, booked for FTA and theft third.

Len Mclane, 50, booked for assault second and possession of a firearm.

Thursday, October 25 Russell Gardner, 19, booked for DWLS third.

Amanda Swaffard, 19, booked for FTA and burglary.

nity as members of Oroville First Baptist Church, the American Legion and IOOF lodges.

Her life was all about loving loving first her Savior, then her family and numerous friends.

She kept those she loved close to her heart and was diligent about staying in touch with everyone she met along the way.

She was married to Paul Anderson for a short while after the passing of Grant. Following Paul’s death, she married John Meyer of Spokane. Together they lived a fulfilling life of retirement - traveling for many years to Arizona for the winter months and living in the Couer D’Alene area the rest of the year.

They made their final move in 2010 to the Garden Plaza Retirement Center, where they were active residents. Married for 28 years, John and Lorraine found great joy in connecting with friends and family, participating in social events, and being involved in the life of their church, Emmanuel Baptist of Coeur d’Alene.

Lorraine found immense blessings in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed

Logan Board, 24, booked for residential burglary, theft second, and malicious mischief.

Garrett Bruce, 44, booked for DWLS third and DWLS first.

Allen Marchand, 22, booked for use of drug paraphernalia.

Brian Ropp, 24, booked for FTA and DUI. Friday, October 26 Ronald Gorr, 51, booked for physical control.

Duston Galusha, 23, booked for drug related violence.

Desiree Demitt, 56, booked for trafficking stolen property.

James Davis, 55, booked for document detainer.

Saturday October 27 Crystal Baker, 37, booked for theft and malicious mischief.

Kalen Zamudio, 23, booked for DUI and DWLS third.

Lawanna Hoffman, 56, booked for DUI. Ethan Greene, 23, booked for FTA and DUI. David Kay, 31, booked for DWLS third and theft third.

Terry Weaver, 41, booked for FTA and DWLS third.

Sunday, October 28 Darryle Gua, 28, booked for document detainer, alluding authorities, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Marriages Licenses Ellen Wall, age 81 of Okanogan, will wed Robert Wall, age 85, of Okanogan Leone Reinbold, age 35 of Okanogan, will wed David Smith, age 37 of Okanogan.

Monica Andrews, age 36, of Omak, will wed Keenan Gregory, age 36, of Omak.

Melissa Mieirs, age 45, of Oroville will wed Timothy Mieirs, age 48, of Oroville.

Tasha Perry, age 26, of Chelan, will wed Tyson Marchand, age 24, of Omak

Births Julian Stephen Carranza, a boy, was born to Meghan and Javier Carranza of Oroville on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at North Valley Hospital in Tonasket.

by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her husband, John Meyer of Post Falls, Idaho; her sons: John (Nancy) of Ellensburg and Nick of Spokane; her daughters: Peggy (Frank Jones) of Clarkston and Deanna (Verle Rowton) of Molson; stepson Steve (Judy) of Kansas City, Mo.; and stepdaughter Donna (Harold Kellums) of Spokane; grandchildren: Sonjia, Carrie, Caitilin, Laura, Michelle, Scott, Brian, Andy, Lisa, Jake, Luke; step-grandchildren: Nathan, Rochelle, Nicholas; brother Eugene (Ida) Weaser of Kellogg, Idaho; sister Jeannie Lindsey of Republic, Wash.; sister-inlaw Donna (Virgil Forney) of Yakima, Wash.; brother-in law Wallace Rainsberry of Roseburg, Ore.; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by Grant, Paul, her parents and six brothers.

Services were held on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. at Yates Funeral Home in Couer d’Alene, Idaho and Nov. 3, 11 a.m. at Oroville Free Methodist Church in Oroville, with internment to follow at the Riverview Cemetery in Oroville.

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Relative to what we spend on furnishings and accessories, paint is a small investment that can completely transform any space in a short amount of time.

And for even the novice do-ityourselfer, a successful paint job is quite simple. But before you go running for the paint chips, there are a few important tips to consider that will ensure the best results.

CREATE A TANGIBLE TO-DO LIST: We all have a mental list of decorating tasks we want to accomplish around the house (mine always seems to get longer rather then shorter), but when it comes to painting projects, it’s essential to write them on paper. From that list, determine what will make the greatest impact and add the most value to your environment, note how much time you anticipate that project will take, and then assess the level of skill required to complete it.

If a project is outside of your skill or comfort level, you can seek out the proper trades to complete the job for you. But if you plan to tackle it on your own, be sure that you allocate enough time to get it done all at once (as there’s nothing worse than a project half complete).

PREP, PREP, PREP: The anticipation of rolling out a new luscious hue can be too much for some to bear (or maybe that’s just me), but it’s important to fight the urge until you properly prepare the surface for paint. Whether your walls simply need a few nail holes filled and a light sand, or a fresh coat of primer over new drywall, properly preparing your walls before painting will not only give you superior results, but will add to the longevity of your paint finish.

Here are a few tools to have on hand that will make your preparation phase go smoothly: paint scraper to remove cracked or peeling paint; caulking compound or filler to mend cracks and nail holes; putty knife to apply compound; power sander/sandpaper in various grit grades; low tack painters tape to mask baseboards and trim details; screwdriver to remove outlet covers; a step ladder; and all-purpose latex primer.

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Acoustic panels are a good choice for soundproofing a room in a house or apartment. They are easy to install in all types of spaces, particularly on walls adjoining other rooms and on the ceiling. Available in square or rectangular tiles of different sizes, these panels are installed on rails that can be positioned in a variety of ways, depending on the surface to be covered.

Acoustic blinds may also be a solution. These can be installed in patio doors and windows and are very useful in reducing the sound of traffic if you live in a city or if you are a shift worker and sleep during the day. These blinds reflect sound, muffle noise and filter light.

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Before gluing this flexible covering, ensure that the surface of the wall or partition is perfectly smooth and clean, and be sure to allow for wall fixtures, such as outlets and light switches.

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Staging your home for a quick sale Did you know that most potential buyers form an opinion of the home they are visiting in the first 90 seconds? That 90 per cent of people are incapable of imagining living in a home that has not been prepped?

There are some very specific techniques you can apply to neutralize your property so that it will please the majority of buyers, influence the sale price, and reduce the length of time your home is on the market.

The first step in the “staging” of your home is to create new arrangements with your furniture. This will highlight the positive aspects of your living space, such as open areas, ease of circulation, size, light, and the main purpose of each room. It is important to create as much room as possible so that visitors have an impres-

sion of space and dimension.

To do this, keep only the furniture necessary for daily life, such as the kitchen or dining room table, the sofa, chairs, and other decorative elements that are both simple and neutral.

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The idea is to depersonalize your rooms, to make them neutral by opting for a white wall instead of your beloved flowery wallpaper, for example, which not everyone will like.

Choose a restrained, elegant decor that will attract a young couple as much as a family.

A RESTRAINED DÉCOR will please the majority of potential buyers.

Getting Ready For Winter Checklist  Change

Winter is a few months away but, for some people, it has already arrived although unexpectedly. Once the days have started to get shorter, it is never too early or too late to prepare for the winter months. If not done already, now is the time to get your home ready for winter. Here is a "to do checklist" to accomplished your winter preparation:

or clean the filter on your furnace.  Have an inspection and maintenance check up done on your heating system.  Clean all of the home's heating registers and duct openings.  If using a fireplace or wood stove, have the chimney or flue cleaned and checked by a professional.  Prepare or purchase wood for the season.  Clean out rain gutters and down spouts.  Install gutter coverings to prevent clogging.  Inspect siding on the home and make repairs if necessary.  Store or cover all outdoor furniture.  Check the home's roof for any necessary repairs. Make sure that the roof ridge vent is clear of debris.  Check others vents on the roof and reseal with roof cement if necessary. This will prevent leaks.  Check all windows for cracks and replace if necessary.

Check windows and doors for drafts and caulk where necessary on the exterior of the home. Install weather stripping on the interior.  Cover any exposed pipes with insulation. Use heat tape if necessary to prevent pipes from freezing.  Put away all garden hoses.  Shut off all sprinkler systems.  Shut off outdoor water faucets and outlets.  Insulate the water heater.  Check all doors for drafts.

Install weather stripping if needed.  Install storm windows.  Replace lightweight curtains with heavier drapes.  For very old windows, install heavy duty plastic to create a barrier.  Bring out snow shovels, snow blowers and ice picks.  Winterize the pool.  Trim down bushes, flowers and trees as needed. Cover any vulnerable plants with burlap.

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school news

Oroville Middle/High School continues to raise test scores

by Kristen Sarmiento OHS Principal

OROVILLE - State testing results have been released and Oroville High School continues to score among the best in the state for reading and writing.

In fact, according to Schooldigger.com Oroville High School is ranked as 36th out of 434 high schools in Washington State for their Reading Test scores.

The class of 2014 met standard on the State Reading and Writing Assessment with 93.2% meeting standard the first time taking the test.

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is also making gains in math and science. The end of course Algebra exam showed gains of 8.6 percent over the previous school year and a 7.1 percent increase in geometry.

Of the six seventh grade students that were enrolled in algebra, five of them met standard on the exam.

These algebra scores are telling us that our selection criteria for students who are enrolled into the course are working.

The class of 2014 met standard in biology with a 19 percent increase over last year’s science exam.

The eighth grade science

scores increased to 66.7 percent up from 29.5 percent meeting standard in the previous school year.

These scores show that we are working in the right direction.

We have taken a lot of time to adopt new math and science curriculum so I am pleased that the effort is already showing up in our test scores.

We are closing the achievement gap and will continue to work hard to provide our students with a quality education.

We still have a lot of work to do and will continue to implement new programs that will challenge and engage our students.

Okanogan Valley Church Guide Do you have a Special Event or Special Person you want to honor at your church?

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OROVILLE Oroville Community Bible Fellowship

Sunday Service, 10:00 a.m.

923 Main St. • ocbf@ymail.com Mark Fast, Pastor www.BrotherOfTheSon.com

Faith Lutheran Church

11th & Ironwood, Oroville • 476-2426 Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.

“O taste and see that the Lord is good!”

Pastor Dan Kunkel • Deacon Dave Wildermuth

Immaculate Conception Parish

1715 Main Street Oroville 8:30 a.m. English Mass 1st Sunday of the Month Other Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass every other Sun. Rev. David Kuttner • 476-2110

PC of G Bible Faith Family Church

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

Oroville United Methodist

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

Rev. Leon Alden

Valley Christian Fellowship

Pastor Randy McAllister 142 East Oroville Rd. • 476-2028 • Sunday School (Adult & Teens) 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 11 a.m.• Sun. Evening Worship 6 p.m.

Sunday School & Children’s Church K-6 9:45 to 1:00 p.m. Open to Community!

Located at Kid City 142 East Oroville • Wednesday Evening Worship 7 p.m.

Trinity Episcopal

602 Central Ave., Oroville Sunday School & Services 10:00 a.m.

Holy Eucharist: 1st, 3rd, & 5th • Morning Prayer: 2nd & 4th The Reverend Marilyn Wilder 476-3629 Warden • 476-2022

Church of Christ

Ironwood & 12th, Oroville • 476-3926 Sunday School 10 a.m. • Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

Seventh-Day Adventist

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

Skip Johnson • 509-826-0266

Oroville Free Methodist

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

LOOMIS Loomis Community Church

Main Street in Loomis 9:45 a.m. Sunday School • 11 a.m. Worship Service Call for other events information • 509-223-3542 Pastor Vern Fenton lookingup@wildblue.com

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Be the Change - Oroville youth and community take the challenge

by Maria Griffin Oroville School District

OROVILLE Oroville Junior/Senior High School held Challenge Day, an all-day experiential workshop, on Oct. 10 and 11 for all seventh through tenth grade students.

Oroville Booster Club, GEAR UP, Oroville Junior High ASB and Oroville School District all contributed funds to make this experience possible. In addition, many volunteers were recruited from the community to provide the adult support necessary to make Challenge Day a positive experience.

Since 1987, Challenge Day has served more than one million youths worldwide. The overall goals of the program are to increase personal power and self-

esteem, to shift dangerous peer pressure to positive peer support.

Challenge Day programs are designed to unite the members of the school and community and to empower them to carry the themes of the program back to the greater school population.

Challenge Days also successfully address issues of violence, teasing, social oppression, racism, harassment, conflict management, suicide, peer pressure, alcohol and drugs.

Challenge Day has been featured on Oprah and been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards. It has been conducted in secondary schools across the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, and other distant places. Challenge Day powerfully creates an atmosphere where every student can feel safe, loved, and celebrated, not just

on Challenge Day, but every day that follows. The program fosters empathy, compassion and connection that set students free to get down to the serious business of learning.

The Oroville Challenge Day Committee has been working several months to get ready for this important event. Becky Arrigoni participated as a student representative on the committee and assisted in the planning and implementing of Challenge Day as part of her Senior Project.

Arrigoni will organize a Be the Change club to carry the momentum of Challenge Day throughout the school year.

For more information about Challenge Day, check out the 15-minute video clip available at www.personalgrowthcourses.net/ video/challenge_day or visit the web site: www.challengeday.org/

Chesaw Community Bible Church

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

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

Immanuel Lutheran Church

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

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast.” -Eph. 2:8-9

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

Crossroads Meeting Place Tonasket Foursquare Church

415-A S. Whitcomb Ave. • Pastor George Conkle Sunday: 10 a.m.

(509) 486-2000 • cell: (509) 429-1663

Two hundred Oroville Junior High and High School Students participated in Challenge Day.

Oroville School News Friday, Nov. 2: EWU Visit – Running Start Students 6 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 3: Girls Soccer District Championship TBA; Volleyball District Tournament TBA; Cross Country @ State Meet 10 a.m.; Football @ Chief Leschi 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 6: Student Led Conferences – Early Release Wednesday, Nov. 7: Student Led Conferences – Early Release; Community Volleyball 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 8: Student Led Conferences – Early Release; JH Boys Basketball vs. Omak 5 p.m.

SCHOOL NEWS & MENU Tonasket School News Friday, Nov. 2: Last Day of 1st Quarter; Football @ Riverside 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 3: Girls Soccer @ Newport/Lakeside winner (if Tonasket won on Oct. 30), TBA Thursday, Nov. 8: JH Boys Basketball vs. Okanogan 5 p.m.

School Menu Friday, Nov. 2: Breakfast: Waffles & Ham. Lunch: Hot Dog, Oven Fries, Apple, Milk

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

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

Ellisforde Church of the Brethren

32116 Hwy. 97, Tonasket. 846-4278 10am Sunday School. 11am Worship Service

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Pastor Jim Yaussy Albright. jim.ya@hotmail.com

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SPORTS

Oroville runners return to state

Hornets nab first victory Sweep of Manson marks first volleyball win since 2009 season

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OROVILLE - Four years of frustration came to an end for the Oroville volleyball team as the Hornets swept past Manson in three sets on Tuesday, Oct. 23.

The victory snapped a 45-game losing streak in best-of-five matches dating to Oct. 20, 2009, as well as a 32-game streak in league play.

Oroville coach Stacey Hinze said that she and assistant coach Wendi Valliant were proud of a team that persisted through the loss of two starters.

“They played as a team and truly deserved this win,” Hinze said. “They have been working hard to pull together after injuries have taken out a few players.”

Setter Brittany Jewett and outside hitter Sammie Walimaki are out due to injury.

“This was a huge adjustment for everyone,” Hinze said. “But they still managed to step up their games and win despite these setbacks.”

Nadia Maldonado let the team in digs, Rachelle Nutt and Bridget Clark led in kills and Cassie Orlando and Andrea Perez stepped as setters.

The Hornets (1-14, 1-6 Central Washington League) hosted Liberty Bell on Monday night for Senior Night to close out the season.

Stats: Nadia Maldonado 17 digs; Rachelle Nutt 4 kills; Bridget Clark 4 kills; Marissa Garcia 2 kills; Whitney Rounds 2 kills.

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Tonasket’s Roberto Juarez breaks away for a 37-yard gain on a pass play in the second quarter of Friday’s contest on the Tigers’ only scoring drive of the night.

Recurring nightmare in Chelan

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CHELAN - Tonasket’s Caribou Trail League football game at Chelan last year was pretty much a nightmare.

Unfortunately, the Tigers relived that unpleasantness in duplicate Friday, Oct. 26, falling behind 48-0 in the first quarter on the way to a 61-7 loss.

The Goats’ Michael Amsel, Jr., returned the opening kickoff 57 yards to set up Chelan’s first touchdown, and it only got worse from there as the Goats took advantage of five Tonasket turnovers to build an insurmountable lead.

“We were disappointed that we did not play better,” said Tonasket coach Jay Hawkins. “We just could not stop the momentum that Chelan generated from the first kickoff.”

If it seemed all too familiar to the Tigers, it was almost a replay of last year’s game on the same field, when Chelan scored three times in the first six minutes -- including twice on fumble returns -on the way to a 42-0 first quarter lead.

The Tigers scored on a 12-yard Austin Booker run in the second quarter that

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The Hornets’ Angel Camacho gives Bridgeport’s Tanner Varrelman a lift after a short pass reception. Dustin Nigg (7) stands ready to lend a hand.

Hornets roll past Mustangs

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OROVILLE - Homecoming festivities often lend themselves to uneven performances on the football field, and Oroville’s first quarter on Friday, Oct. 26, was no exception.

The Hornets gave up a long drive and the opening touchdown to huge underdog Bridgeport and trailed 6-0 after the first quarter.

The Mustangs, though, jump-started the Hornets with a number of mistakes, and Oroville responded by exploding with 42 points in the second and third quarters on the way to a 57-12 victory.

The win clinched at least a tie for the final Central Washington League state playoff spot. Final seedings won’t be determined until next week’s games.

It took most of the first half before the Hornets began to resemble the team they’ve been while winning four of their last five games.

Bridgeport held onto the ball for most of the first half, running 40 of the first 52 offensive plays, including 21 of the first 24. The hard running of big fullback Jonathan Oregon, as well as sweeps outside by Tanner Varrelman, kept the Hornets on their heels.

But after taking their early lead, the Mustangs undid their own work, including a bad snap over the head of quarterback Gerry Solorio that set up the Hornets’ first touchdown, a 3-yard run by quarterback Luke Kindred on the first play of the second quarter.

Another bad snap for a 21-yard loss killed the Mustangs’ next drive, and after a punt and penalty the Hornets only needed to go 12 yards for a touchdown. Kindred capped the three-play drive with a 10-yard pass to Angel Camacho.

Bridgeport twice drove deep into Oroville territory in the second quarter, but coughed up a fumble on one drive and came up short on a fake field goal try with 1:30 left in the half.

The Hornets took the ball at their own 11 and needed just

two plays -- including a 66-yard touchdown pass from Kindred to Tanner Smith -- that made it 21-6 and swung momentum firmly the Hornets’ way.

Another bad snap for a safety led off the Hornets’ scoring in the third quarter. Oroville added a 1-yard Logan Mills run, a 17-yard run by Kindred and a 1-yard run by Connelly Quick for a 42-6 lead after three quarters.

The Hornets got a 75-yard kickoff return by Tanner Smith and a 26-yard run from Trevor Shearer to cap the scoring in the fourth quarter.

Solorio connected with Jamison Schroeder for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter against the Hornet reserves.

After such a lopsided first half in terms of plays run, the Hornets turned the tables in the third quarter, running 22 plays from scrimmage to Bridgeport’s eight.

Kindred led a balanced offensive attack with 84 yards rushing on nine carries while completing 3-of-4 passes for 81 yards.

Dustin Nigg ran for 63 yards on seven carries.

Defensively, Camacho, Mick Fulmer, Jake Scott and Kyle Scott led the Hornets.

Playoff Picture The Hornets (5-4, 4-2 Central Washington League) have finished league play, but the rest of the league’s seven teams face off in Week 10.

Liberty Bell (3-2) hosts White Swan (4-1) on Friday, Nov. 2, in the one game that has playoff implications. If White Swan wins, the Cougars will take the league’s No. 2 seed, with the Hornets finishing No. 3.

If Liberty Bell beats White Swan, the Mountain Lions, Cougars and Hornets will all finish with 4-2 records and will have each beaten one of the other two teams. That will force a mini-playoff between the three to determine which two will advance to the playoffs and which one will stay home.

The Hornets finish regular-season play on Saturday, Nov. 3, with a non-league game at Chief Leschi (Puyallup).

Speiker recognized by WIAA

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OROVILLE - Sierra Speiker has been winning so many cross country races for so long in North Central Washington that it’s easy to just expect it to happen without regard to what it takes to reach that level of consistency.

So Speiker was pleased when she learned she was the recipient of last week’s Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Athlete of the Week award for Class 2B girls.

She’s also the second Oroville athlete in two weeks to earn that award after Luke Kindred won the boys’ award two weeks ago.

“I was really surprised and happy that I’m being recognized for the hard work I’ve been putting in,” Speiker said.

Her performance at the Central Washington League meet earned her the nomination as she won her third straight league title by smashing her own course record by 49 seconds.

The day of the award announcement, she followed that up with her third straight regional championship, while the Hornet girls secured their third straight trip to state as a team.

“I’m really excited that we’re going to state for the third year in a row as a team,” she said.

As for her own attempt to win her second state title in three years, she said, “I’ve been working on even-ing out my mile times throughout the whole race. I was able to achieve that goal at regionals.

I’m hoping that this success will continue one for this coming weekend.”

Her 18:15 at regionals beat her personal best for a 3-mile course by 25 seconds.

Speiker was the fourth Central

ELLENSBURG - At the start of the season, Oroville cross country coach was hopeful that he would have enough girls on the team to challenge for a regional three-peat and a third straight trip to the state 1B/2B meet.

The Hornets didn’t quite get their team three-peat, finishing second to Lake Roosevelt by one point. But with the minimum of five girls needed for a team score, the Hornets will indeed be heading back to state.

Despite cold, rainy conditions, Sierra Speiker cruised to her third straight individual regional title and ran a 3-mile personal best time of 18:15 to win by more than two minutes.

Lisa Hartvig (5th, 22:14) and Callie Barker (7th, 22:51) also cracked the top 10 to earn individual qualifications to state. But with two full teams eligible to go as groups, the Hornets’ Aya Cruspero (12th, 24:45) and Celene Cisneros (13th, 27:13) will also be headed to Pasco next Saturday.

Lake Roosevelt, which was second to the Hornets in the Central Washington League meet last week, will be sending Alexia Hanway (4th, 22:05), Mary Ann Matheson (6th, 22:28), Rickyna Sam (9th, 23:37), Amanda Palmer (10th, 24:28), Keya Fasthorse, Charli Knight and Clare Castrodale.

Other CWL state qualifiers were Lily Schlotzhauer (8th, 23:12) of Liberty Bell and Rhiannon Easter (3rd, 20:57) of Pateros.

Speiker will be looking to win her second state title in three years. She won her first championship as a freshman and was runner-up last year to Morgan Willson of Colfax, whom Speiker had upset the year before.

Speiker’s top challenge should come from Anna Henry, a senior from Northwest Christian (Colbert). Despite heading into the late season with a 5k best of 19:55, Henry won the District 7/9 regional with a 3-mile time of 18:17, beating her personal best at that distance by 40 seconds. (It should also be noted that 20 of the top 29 1B/2B girls times this year came in that meet, which may speak more to the course itself than the performances).

For the boys, Diego Santana (18th, 18:17) and Ronel Kee (32nd, 20:28) ran for the Hornets.

CWL and state-ranked Liberty Bell easily won the regional title, with Manson edging out Bickleton for the second team spot. The Mountain Lions’ Liam Daily (16:11) won the regional title and will be joined at state by teammates Morgan Ott (4th, 17:19), Taylor Woodruff (8th, 17:33), Nolan Jensen (9th, 17:44), Willy Duguay, Seppe Sebreghts and John Hausman.

Manson was paced by Angel Garcia (7th, 17:30).

The state finals meet is hosted by Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. The 1B/2B girls race is at 10:00 a.m., with the 1B/2B boys running at 11:30 and the awards ceremony for both at 1:15 p.m.

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Oroville’s Sierra Speiker became the second Hornet athlete in two weeks to earn the WIAA’s 2B Athlete of the Week award. Speiker will be shooting for her second state title in three seasons in Pasco this Saturday.

Washington 2B League athlete to receive the award so far this year, and the third girl.

In addition to Kindred, the other recipients were Liberty Bell soccer player

Tulie Budiselich and Bridgeport volleyballer Alex Martinez.

Speiker and her teammates run at 10:00 a.m. at Pasco’s Sun Willows Golf Course on Saturday, Nov. 3.

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EVERETT - Oroville alumni Catie Arrigoni and Zack Speiker both took part in Everett Community College’s double perfect score at the NWAACC Northern Region cross country championships on Friday, Oct. 26.

Everett CC ran up a perfect score of 15 in both the men’s and womens’ races to easily win their divisional titles. That score is achieved by having of the first five finishers in the race.

Arrigoni, a sophomore finished fourth of 24 with a 5k time of 19:13 (also fourth on her team). Everett actually had the top nine finishers in the women’s race.

Speiker, a freshman, finished ninth overall with an 8k time of 28:00 and was the seventh of his team to finish.

The NWAACC championships — with the combined Northern and Southern regions — will be in Spokane Nov. 10.

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NIGHTMARE | FROM B1 was set up by a 37-yard pass from Jeff Stedtfeld to Roberto Juarez.

“When the final horn sounded,” Hawkins said, “we flushed it and started concentrating on this Friday’s game.”

Amsel, Jr., the former CTL MVP who was playing just his third game of the year after winning an eligibility appeal that took most of the season, accounted for six touchdowns for the Goats (4-5, 3-4 CTL).

He was 7-of-9 passing for 178 yards and four touchdowns, returned a fumble 58 yards for a score and had a 70-yard punt return for a touchdown. He also rushed for 30 yards on three car-

Football Caribou Trail League (1A)

League Overall *Cashmere 7-0 9-0 *Cascade 6-1 6-3 *Quincy 5-2 5-4 *Okanogan 4-3 5-4 Chelan 3-4 4-5 Tonasket 2-5 4-5 Omak 1-6 1-8 Brewster 0-7 2-7 *Qualified for Bi-District playoffs

ries.Chelan won’t make the playoffs after going 1-5 before Amsel’s return.

With him in the lineup, Chelan has outscored three opponents 193-13. The Goats will play at Newport this weekend in a nonplayoff crossover game.

Booker led the Tigers with 77 yards rushing on 10 carries, with Collin Aitcheson adding 38 yards on eight carries.

Tonasket (4-5, 2-5) also has a non-playoff crossover Friday at Riverside (Chattaroy), with an early 6:00 p.m. start time. A victory would give the Tigers their first .500 season since finishing 5-5 in 2007.

Central Washington League (2B)

League Overall *Kittitas 5-0 5-2 White Swan 4-1 7-2 Oroville 4-2 5-4 Liberty Bell 3-2 3-5 Lk Roosevelt 1-4 1-8 Bridgeport 1-4 1-8 Manson 0-5 0-7 *Qualified for State playoffs (top three qualify)

Volleyball Overall record includes bestof-3 matches from weekend tournaments

Caribou Trail League (1A)

League Overall *Cascade 13-1 22-5 *Chelan 13-1 23-2-1 *Brewster 10-4 16-8 *Cashmere 8-6 11-11 *Quincy 5-9 7-12 Omak 4-10 6-16 Okanogan 3-11 5-15 Tonasket 0-14 2-14 *Qualified for district playoffs

CWL (2B) North Division

League Overall *Bridgeport 7-0 15-6 *Liberty Bell 4-3 8-8-1 *Lk Roosevelt 4-3 7-7 Manson 2-6 5-13-1 Oroville 1-6 1-14 *Qualified for district playoffs

Girls Soccer In League play: Regulation win = 3 pts, Shootout win = 2 pts, Shootout loss = 1 pt; Regulation loss = 0

Caribou Trail League (1A)

League Overall

Pts W-L W-L-T *Cashmere 37 12-2 12-3-0 *Cascade 35 12-2 13-3-0 *Okanogan 30 10-4 12-4-0 *Brewster 22 8-6 9-6-0 *Quincy 16 5-9 6-10-0 *Tonasket 14 5-9 7-9-0 Omak 10 3-11 4-12-0 Chelan 4 1-13 1-15-0 *Qualified for district playoffs

Central Washington League

League Overall

Pts W-L W-L-T *Liberty Bell 24 8-0 10-5-0 *Manson 18 6-2 8-5-0 *Entiat 9 3-5 4-8-0 *Bridgeport 6 2-6 6-7-0 Oroville 3 1-7 1-13-0 *Qualified for district playoffs

Schedules, Nov. 1-10 Friday, Nov. 2 Football - Tonasket at Riverside, 6:00 p.m.

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Devan Utt (rear) and Amber Monroe go all out for a Brewster hit during last Tuesday’s contest.

Tigers end season with loss

By Brent Baker

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TONASKET - Tonasket closed out its season at Cashmere on Saturday, Oct. 27, falling in four games to the Bulldogs 25-8, 25-18, 23-25, 25-12.

“My girls played tough today,” said Tonasket coach Jackie Gliddon. “But they couldn’t seem to get on a roll with serving.”

The Tigers finished the year at 2-14 overall, 0-14 in Caribou Trail League play. Cashmere locked up a playoff spot with the win.

“Although this season wasn’t what the girls hoped it would be, I felt we were able to hold our

Brewster 3, Tonasket 0 TONASKET - Brewster delivered a three-game Caribou Trail League volleyball sweep to

Tonasket on the Tigers’ Senior Night, Tuesday, Oct. 23.

“Another tough loss for Tonasket,” said Tigers coach Jackie Gliddon of the Bears’ 25-8, 25-17, 25-9 sweep. My girls had a tough time getting started the first game.

“The second game they came out fired up, then lost momentum toward the end of the game.

Our third game we just couldn’t get out of serve receive quick enough.”

Stats: Carrisa Frazier 7-7 serving; Ahlia Young 3-3 serving, 1 ace, 1 kill; Devan Utt 2 kills; Sadie Long 1 kill, 2 blocks; Rachael Sawyer 1 kill, 2 blocks.

Tonasket soccer hits playoff road

By Brent Baker bbaker@gazette-tribune.com

CASHMERE - Tonasket’s girls soccer team dropped its regular-season finalé at Cashmere on Saturday, Oct. 27, 6-0 as the Bulldogs clinched the Caribou Trail League title.

The Tigers (7-9, 5-9 CTL) dropped to sixth place in the league with the loss after Quincy upset Okanogan to leapfrog into fifth place.

As the sixth seed heading into the district playoffs, Tonasket traveled to third seed Okanogan on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 4:00 p.m.

The winner moved on to play at the top-seeded Northeast A team on Saturday, which will be the winner of Tuesday’s LakesideNewport clash. The loser’s season is over. Admission for district games is $5.00.

Brewster 2, Tonasket 1 (OT) TONASKET - Brewster scored a controversial golden goal in overtime to defeat the Tonasket girls soccer team 2-1 in a Caribou Trail League match on Tuesday, Oct. 26.

Brewster was awarded a penalty kick about two minutes into the first “golden goal” overtime period after a collision near the top of the box. Tigers goalkeeper Baylie Tyus knocked away the

Saturday, Nov. 3 Cross Country - Oroville girls team at State Finals, Pasco, 10:00 a.m.

Football (Var) - Oroville at Chief Leschi, 3:00 p.m.

Girls Soccer - Tonasket at Newport/ Lakeside winner (if Tonasket won on Oct. 30), TBA Friday, Nov. 9 or Saturday, Nov. 10 Football - Oroville first round state playoff game, TBA

own and make other teams work,” Gliddon said.

“I’m proud of how much the girls grew over the season. I wish all the (CTL) teams the best of luck in post-season play.”

Stats: Cassie Spear 7-9 serving, 1 ace; Carrisa Frazier 11-15, 1 ace; Ahlia Young 4-5 serving, 1 ace; Devan Utt 2 aces, 3 kills; Jenny Bello 1 ace; Sadie Long 5 kills; Amber Monroe 3 kills; Shea Smith 1 kill.

Brent Baker/staff photo

Tonasket’s Kathryn Cleman heads the ball past a Brewster defender during last week’s overtime loss to the Bears. ensuing penalty kick, but the Bears jumped on the rebound and knocked it in for the gamewinner.

Tonasket coach Darren Collins, frustrated at the call, was redcarded after the game ended and will have to serve a one-game suspension, missing the Saturday’s game at Cashmere.

The Tigers led at halftime on Kylie Dellinger’s goal, with Alicia Edwards picking up the assist.

Tonasket controlled most of

the action until Brewster tied the game midway through the second half.

Tyus finished with six saves.

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The Tonasket girls are off and running at Friday’s District 6/7 regional meet in Wenatchee on Oct. 26.

Tonasket ends XC season at regionals

By Brent Baker bbaker@gazette-tribune.com

WENATCHEE - Northeast A League teams dominated the District 6/7 regional meet at Walla Walla State Park on Friday, Oct. 26, limiting the Caribou Trail League to one of six available team state berths and four additional boys and two girls individual spots.

Lakeside (9 Mile Falls) won both the boys and girls regional titles. Riverside and Medical Lake claimed the other two girls team state spots, while Medical Lake and CTL champion Cashmere took the other two boys team spots.

Tonasket did not have any individual state qualifiers, but coach Bob Thornton, whose team was filled with first-year runners, was pleased with the Tigers’ progress.

“With so many new runners this year, it was good to see the them become runners and go from just running races to racing races,” he said. “That competitiveness will set us up good for this spring and for next fall.”

Tonasket’s boys were led by Oscar Avilez (43rd, 18:44.73).

Also running for the Tigers were Adam Halvorsen (56th, 19:32.39), Adrian McCarthy

(58th, 19:37.34), Lawrence Wambugu (62nd, 19:55.80), Smith Condon (63rd, 20:03.01), Abe Podkranic (83rd, 22:11.96) and Jordan Hughes (85th, 23:04.10). Dallin Good and Ryan Dejong also competed as JV runners.

Running for the Tonasket girls were Jessica Puente (49th, 23:20.57), Jenna Valentine (60th, 4:43.28), Giesa Seidler (60th, 24:43.28), Claire Thornton (66th, 25:27.72), Kallie Mirick (68th, 26:05.36), Vanessa Pershing (72nd, 27:33.06) and Corrina Karrer (75th, 28:30.54).

Thornton said he was also looking forward to a number of his middle schoolers joining the high school ranks next season.

“Everyone won ribbons this year and the girls team went undefeated,” he said. “The boys team beat all but two larger schools. Both teams can be a force to reckon with in the coming years.”

Among other north-end CTL athletes, Omak’s Sam Goble (10th, 17:05.15) and Jason Hill (15th, 17:19.31) cracked the top 15 and Chelan’s Joseph Coffey (14th, 17:19.08) will also head to state. Only two Cashmere girls will represent the CTL with Omak’s Diana Montes qualifying as an alternate.

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The airport runway seal project’s tarTuesday, March 13, council meeting.

Tonasket city planner Kurt Danison get schedule is for completion before the said he met with three property owners Father’s Day Fly-in.

Meanwhile, the council granted public affected by the need for an easement to complete the Mill Drive/Bonaparte works director Bill Pilkinton a leave of Creek sewer project and said that they absence of indefinite length and appointseemed to be willing to provide the ease- ed Hugh Jensen as acting public services director. ment access.

“They’re willing to provide easement through their property so we can connect up the sewer through there,” Danison said. “They were under the impression that water was included in this... I don’t Police Chief Robert Burks said that know how it came about... I don’t think we said we were going to put in a water he is working on a policy governing the department’s handling of data collected system there.

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Burks also announced that officer understanding.”

The council planned an open house Audra Fuller passed her civil service for March 20 for residents to interact exam and has been hired as a full-time with the engineers and councilmembers officer.

Burks said he is finalizing a “wish on the sewer project committee.

The council also responded to a memo list” to be submitted for Stonegarden Varela and Associates seeking to clar- describing how potential grant money ify priorities on the upcoming street would be used. Stonegarden grants proimprovement projects that had been dis- vide money for local law enforcement cussed at a previous council meeting. entities to use while assisting in U.S. The project was facing a delay without Border Patrol operations, although any such a prioritization as funding for the equipment purchased is not limited to those operations. project may not be enough to complete In County, home delivery “Oroville was able to get an SUV the entire “wish list.”

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TONASKET - Teresa Hawkins expressed her concern over the resignation of varsity basketball coach Glenn Braman during the public comment portion of the Tonasket School Board meeting on Monday, March 12.

Hawkins, wife of longtime varsity football coach Jay Hawkins, said she was concerned that the direction of the school district concerning its coaches was taking an ugly turn.

“I’m concerned with the resignation of coach Braman,” she said.

“I’m concerned because my husband is also a coach. I’m not comfortable with how that came about.”

Hawkins said she had heard secondhand remarks attributed to a school board member that fed into her concern.

“I’m hoping the school board acts as a board, and not on individual agendas,” she said. “I hope we’ve learned from the process that went down.

“I think it’s sad if we let a group of parents who are upset or who have a vengeance with a coach from a long time ago to come in and rally people up to make a decision to not reinstate a coach.

I think it would be really sad if we have to go around the community to bring in support to show that a coach has just as many people, and more, (supporting him) as those who complained 50 about him.”

Citing her experience as a coach’s wife and as a mother of an athlete coached by others, Hawkins said that athletics teaches kids to deal with adversity, but that parents encourage that growth.

“We want the situation to be perfect for our kids,” she said. “But what do we teach them when we run to every need they have? “(Coaches) love the game, they’re competitors, and they want to teach kids to work together, to go out in life and be successful.

Kids can’t be successful if their parents don’t let them grow as individuals. That’s a part of athletics. Nothing is going to be perfect.”

Hawkins said she was concerned that situations that contributed to Braman’s resignation, as well as rumors about her husband’s position, could damage the reputation of the district.

“People want to come to this district,” she said. “It’s because of you guys (the school board) up here. You have done a great job of keeping this school district as one of the elite.

“Don’t ruin that. Don’t let that happen, you guys.”

In other business, superintendent Paul Turner read a proclamation from Governor Christine Gregoire honoring classified school employees.

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halloween Early Halloween Fun Spirited spooks The Tonasket Eagles Auxiliary hosted its annual Halloween party at the Tonasket High School commons on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Though organizers said wet and windy weather likely contributed to a smaller-than-normal crowd overall, they also were pleased with a larger number of young children than have attended in the past.

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Party time is buddy time, no matter the costume.

Face painting is always a popular part of the annual Halloween party.

Food, face-painting and fun costumes brought the monsters and their friends out on Saturday.

Balloon games keep the kids hopping at the Tonasket Eagles Auxiliary Halloween party.

Tonasket HS ASB hosting Veterans Day Assembly, seeking photos TONASKET - In honor of Veterans’ Day, the Tonasket High School ASB will be hosting a Veterans’ Day Assembly on the morning of Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 in the Tonasket High School Commons from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

We would like to encourage all veterans to please bring items in to be displayed on our veterans memorabilia table. Also, if you are a graduate of Tonasket High School please bring in a service photo with information about years of service and ranking to Anita Asmussen, THS Office, or you may email the photo to aasmussen@tonasket. wednet.edu.

Please submit photos by November 2nd to be included in our yearly Power Point presentation.

Before the assembly from 8:30 to 9:00 the Tonasket High School ASB and FCCLA will be providing a refreshment area for veterans and

community members to sit, visit, and reflect. We will have decorated tables for our veterans to sit at, enjoy refreshments and then watch the assembly.

We encourage our community members to attend our assembly and celebrate America’s Veterans with us.

Oroville Seniors to honor veterans OROVILLE - The Oroville Class of 2013 will host a K-12 Veterans Day Assembly on Friday, Nov. 9 starting at 9 a.m at Coulton Auditorim.

The assembly will be about an hour and there is a special invitation to any member of the public that wishes to attend, according to OHS teacher George Thornton.

“Easiest entry is through the gym entry near the football field, but guests may want to come in through the front entry by the high school office because of parking. Just be here early so we can seat you,” Thornton said. “The Oroville American Legion will be special invited guests and participating in the ceremony.”

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Public Notices The City Council of the City of Tonasket will be holding a public forum to set goals for the City’s water system. The time scheduled is 7:30 pm at the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. The location is the Tonasket City Council Room, 209 S. Whitcomb Ave, Tonasket, WA. This meeting is also considered as an informational meeting for water system consumers. The water system plan may be approved by the City Council at this same meeting. For additional information regarding the proposed goals please contact Alice Attwood, 509-486-2132. Anyone is invited to attend the meeting and those with special language, hearing or access needs should contact city hall, 509-486-2132, 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Alice J. Attwood Clerk-Treasurer Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 2012.#433129 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION NO. 12-4-00072-6 IN THE MATTER OF EDWARD T. JEFFKO The State of Washington to: All persons or parties, known or unknown, and also unknown heirs, claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the life, death, or estate of Edward T. Jeffko, or claiming any interest in the Petition for Declaratory Judgment, Declaring the Death of Edward T. Jeffko herein. You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 1st day of November, 2012, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the Petition of the Petitioner , and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Petitioner, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered according to the demand of the Petition, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The Petitioner has started an action in the above court requesting a judgment as follows: The Petitioner is Claire Ann Jeffko, an individual, residing at 305 West 4th Street, Tonasket, Okanogan County, Washington. Edward T. Jeffko is an individual, who resided at 305 West 4th Street, Tonasket, Okanogan County, Washington until July 23, 2012. Edward T. Jeffko and Claire Ann Jeffko were married on December 29, 1980 in King County, Washington, and cohabited as husband and wife throughout their marriage. On July 23, 2012, Edward T. Jeffko boarded his light airplane, and took off from the Tonasket, Washington Airport, by himself, to fly to the Olympic Peninsula to pick up a family member for a visit. Edward T. Jeffko never arrived at his destination, and there has been no communication from Edward T. Jeffko to any known person after he took off from Tonasket Airport. Extensive search and rescue efforts for Edward T. Jeffko and his airplane were completely unproductive as to any clue of his death or survival, and no sign of Edward T. Jeffko or his plane has been found since July 23, 2012. Search activities have been terminated. The Petitioner Claire Ann Jeffko and Edward T. Jeffko are married, and hold interests in real and personal property in Okanogan County Washington. Petitioner Claire Ann Jeffko petitions the Court for a Declaratory Judgment that Edward T. Jeffko has died on July 23, 2012, based on the circumstantial evidence of his disappearance. WHEREFORE the Petitioner Claire Ann Jeffko, prays for her Declaratory Judgment finding that Edward T. Jeffko is deceased, having died by accident on July 23, 2012, and that all third parties may legally accept the death of Edward T. Jeffko, and for such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper.

Dale L. Crandall, Attorney at Law WSBA No. 32168 Attorney for Petitioner PO Box 173 Loomis, Okanogan County, WA 98827 Phone (509) 223-3200 Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012.#434681 Notice of Public Hearing The Oroville City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to consider possible increases in City revenues, including property tax revenues, for the year 2013. The Ad Valorem taxes will be adopted during the same meeting. Citizens attending shall have the right to provide comments and ask questions concerning the entire budget.

ATTEST: Kathy M. Jones, Clerk-Treasurer Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 2012.#433127 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY CASE NO.: 10-2-00669-1 NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE COMPANY, its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff(s). vs.

LINDA TEPLEY-KEAN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DANIEL KEAN, deceased; Occupants of the

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KET IRRIGATION DISTRICT RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE SOUTH 33 DEGREES 24’ WEST 224 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 77 DEGREES 49’ WEST 355 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 32’ EAST 120 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID COUNTRY ROAD THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID COUNTRY ROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. AND MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 27 EAST,W.M. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE PRESENTLY EXISTING COUNTY ROAD 221 FEET SOUTHERLY FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SAID EAST LINE WITH THE SECTION LINE BETWEEN SECTIONS 20 AND 29; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59’ EAST 475 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE OROVILLE-TONASKET IRRIGATION DISTRICT RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE SOUTH 33 DEGREES 24’ WEST 224 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 77 DEGREES 49’ WEST 355 FEET; THENCE NORTH

0 DEGREES 32’ EAST 120 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. If developed, the property address is: 72 Clarkson Mill Road, Tonasket, Okanogan County, Washington 98855. The sale of the above property is to take place: TIME: 10:00 AM DATE: 11/16/2012 PLACE: Front Entrance, Okanogan County Courthouse.

Frank T. Rogers, Sheriff /s/: Beth Barker, Chief Civil Deputy Okanogan County Sheriffs Dept.

123 – 5th Ave N, Room 200 Okanogan, WA 98840 509-422-7200 ext. 7520 The Judgment Debtor(s) can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $102,215.59, together with interest, costs, statutory interest, and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Okanogan County Sheriffs Office at the address stated above.

Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1.#429596

Notice of Initiation, Determination of Non-significance under SEPA and a Public Hearing on the Matter Update of the Comprehensive Plan Official Date of Notice: November 1, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tonasket, Washington has completed for review draft updates and amendments to the Introduction and Land Use (specifically resource lands and critical areas), Transportation, Park and Recreation, Housing, Economic Development and Solid Waste Elements and related maps of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

These amendments if adopted will be applied city wide and used as guidance for all lands within the City’s Urban Growth Boundaries.

The City of Tonasket is primarily located in Section 16, Township 37 N., Range 27 E. WM., Okanogan County, Washington. The Planning Commission of the City of Tonasket will conduct an open record public hearing on the proposed updated plan during their regularly scheduled November 20, 2012 meeting. This meeting is to begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Room, City Hall, 209 Whitcomb Avenue, South,

Tonasket, Washington please consult the agenda as to what order of business the hearing is. The purpose of this hearing is to take testimony relative to the proposed updated plan. The Planning Commission will forward a recommendation to the City Council who will make the final decision on the proposed updated plan. The City of Tonasket Building & Permits Department, who is the lead agency for this proposal, has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).

This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.

This DNS is issued under 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal until after November 19, 2012. The complete text, related drawings and documentation is available on the city’s web site at www.tonasketcity.org and follow the links for Public Notices. For inspection and/or copies of the proposal may be obtained by purchase or electronically by request at the

City of Tonasket Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. Any person desiring to express their views on this proposal or attain party of record status and be notified of any subsequent record decisions on this application must notify in writing Christian Johnson, Permit Administrator, Box 487, Tonasket WA 98855 or cjohnson.oroville@nvinet.com Written comments on the proposal must be filed no later than 3:00 p.m. November 19, 2012.

Issued this date: October 24, 2012 Christian D. Johnson, Permit Administrator Published in the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on Nov. 1, 2012.#434999

Premises; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint, Defendant(s) TO: LINDA TEPLEY-KEAN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DANIEL KEAN, deceased;, Judgment Debtor(s). The Superior Court of Okanogan County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Okanogan County, to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action.

THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 27, E.W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE PRESENTLY EXISTING COUNTY, ROAD, 221 FEET SOUTHERLY FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SAID EAST LINE WITH THE SECTION LINE BETWEEN SECTION 20 AND 29; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 59’ EAST 475 FEET, TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE OROVILLE-TONAS-

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8.If you are a low-to-moderate-income homebuyer, there are special programs designed to help you. These loans are available through private lenders, as well as local and state housing agencies.

9.You may have to pay mort-

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