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Creative Patriotic Art Contest

February 17, 2012

Creative Patriotic Art Contest

Kelly O’Keefe Post No. 6963 Ladies Auxiliary member Erin Grommé announced the kick-off of this year’s VFW Ladies Auxiliary “Creative Patriotic Art Contest.”
The contest is part of the Youth Program, which is the fifth program to be adopted by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. It started with the formation of the Daughters of the VFW in 1935. It was apparent in 1938 that hundreds of Auxiliaries were assisting in all kinds of youth activities in addition to the Daughters.

Forest restoration dollars will create jobs

February 16, 2012

The Colville National Forest was recently tagged for a federal restoration grant that may provide as many as 258 jobs in Stevens and Ferry County.
The $968,000 grant will fund restoration work on an area of nearly a million acres in Ferry County, according to the Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition.

Opulence, Poverty and Rotary

February 13, 2012

Greetings and salutations, one and all. It feels longer (perhaps that’s a slight trace of jet lag still talking), but we have only been in Bangalore for a few days now. They have been some of the fastest, most secure, most hectic, most educational days of my existence.
For those who haven’t been in the loop, I have journeyed halfway around the world with a Group Study Exchange Team from Rotary District No. 5080 to experience life and culture in Bangalore, India in the state of Karnataka.

Congratulations to the Sweetheart Give Away Winners!

February 10, 2012

A special thank you to area business' who participated!

Happy’s Hallmark
Wanda Boyd
Keith Baldwin
Alyssa Esparza

Lovitt’s
Ethel Buckley

The Breadbox
Katrina Smith
Becky Stephens

Maverick’s
Sam Siverson
Chasalee Thomas

Sew Creative
Michelle Haskell

Stephani’s Oak Street Grill
Chris Town
Berna Abbott

Acorn Saloon
Meri Harrington
Bertha Kamstra

Barney’s Junction
Kathleen Lickey
Cynthia Kidwell

Yummy Cupcakes
Carol Bingman
Debbie Naab

Pro Body Works the Spa
Linda Cox
Alta Byington

Booth, Ordway found competent

February 9, 2012

Two suspects involved in significant criminal cases in Stevens County were recently found competent to stand trial by Eastern State Hospital, giving the Stevens County Prosecutor the ability to move the cases forward.
Eric L Booth, 26, is being charged with the first degree murder of Colville area man Gordon Feist. Feist, 63, was shot during a botched robbery attempt on July 17, 2011. Booth will have a status hearing on Feb. 7 in Stevens County Superior Court.

No presidential primary ballot, time to caucus

February 7, 2012

Washingtonians will not be able to take part in the Presidential Primary frenzy this spring because of a 2011 legislative decision to axe the annual rite to save a purported $10 million in the state budget. The cancellation was proposed through Senate Bill 5119 that expires in 2013, leaving a Presidential primary an option in 2016.
In the meantime, the local political parties will be offering caucus meetings to collect public opinion on a 2012 Presidential candidate.

CHS students build 3-D model of Victory Park

February 6, 2012

The Auto CAD architectural drafting class at Colville High School recently started work on a 3-D model of Victory Park, a Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) housing project currently being built behind Wal-Mart in Colville.
Students in Todd Strobel’s Auto CAD class are building a diorama of the Victory Park project to help increase community interest and awareness. Once completed, the Victory Park project will provide housing for eight families.

AAUW Women's Health Forum set for Feb. 16

February 6, 2012

Colville Branch AAUW (American Association of University Women) will sponsor a women's health forum, "Staying Balanced in Troubled Times," on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Rendezvous Theater, In¬stitute for Extended Learning, 985 S. Elm Street, Colville.
According to Terri Elders, Colville Branch AAUW President, this year's health forum event will address how stress and uncertainty impact women's moods and behavior, as well as their general physical health.

Stevens County Cattlemen's banquet Feb. 11

February 3, 2012

The public is invited to attend the annual Stevens County Cattlemen's Association Social Night and Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Stevens County Ag. Trade Center. The event starts at 5 p.m. with social hour and games. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $25 and are available at Colville Big R, Aslin-Finch Flour Mill, and with limited availability at the door. Evening activities include a live auction, raffle, games, recitations by a cowboy poet and recognition of the SCCA Cattlemen of the Year.

Library more than books

February 2, 2012

“I didn’t know you could do that at the library…”
I am amazed by how frequently I hear these words from my friends, family members and acquaintances. I really, really like my job and I occasionally find myself sharing stories about peo¬ple I help throughout the day or interesting speakers and events that the library hosts. No matter how many stories I tell, there seem to be endless instances when my friends hear something new to them. A few examples:
You can access the online Consumer Reports product rating guides for free with your library card.