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Regina "Jeanne" Rene Smith | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Regina "Jeanne" Rene Smith 72 Oct 31, 1952 - Oct 8, 2025 Regina “Jeanne” Rene Smith, age 72, passed away on Oct. 8, 2025 at her Colville area home. Jeanne was born on October 31, 1952 in Brewster, Wash., the daughter of Roy Lee and Ruby Mae (Taylor) McMillan. Jeanne was raised in the orchards from Brewster and Yakima to Naches and Cowiche, Wash. She said she could do anything because she grew up on a tractor and was a farm-girl through and through. Jeanne graduated in 1970, from Naches High School. She met Paul Morton and they began dating. On April 7, 1973, they exchanged vows and, upon his enlistment into the military, Jeanne continued to reside in their home until his enlistment ended. They then resided in Montana on a mile square ranch, for a short time before returning to Washington state. Jeanne worked in the home while they lived in Curlew and later Colville, Wash. She loved her role as a stay-at-home-mom raising her sons; Ryan, Matthew and Steven. Jeanne had an eye for finer details and a passion for weddings which inspired her to open the “Bridal Corner” a store that offered wedding dresses, alterations, wedding cakes and her incredible planning abilities. Upon selling their property where their home and business were located, they closed the store and moved to where the family home is still located near Colville. Jeanne was hands-on throughout the construction of their home. She then worked for a time at Ranch and Home in sales and retail. With her attention to detail, she was a natural for accounting. Jeanne began as an accountant for Ron Bacon and later for Fogle Pump and Supply. She worked several years for the Fogle family and retired not just once but twice. Jeanne remarried in 1999 to Gary Smith and together they remained on their home and property. In July of 2014, Jeanne went back to her roots as “mom.” She welcomed three more children in their home with the adoption of Tristyn, Carson and Peyton. She loved her role as a mother and grandmother from which she never wanted to retire. Her health began a gradual decline with the progression of her encephalitis but her heart grew more in love every day. Jeanne grew an amazing garden and found solace in caring for her plants which she nurtured from seed to harvest. She was always engaging her family in outdoor and indoor activities and often took them to Spokane for roller skating, carousel rides and shopping get-aways. She had hummingbird feeders filled around the home and enjoyed the colorful guests that visited them. The seasons of blooming lilacs, sunny days, blackberry picking and boating were some of her favorites. Jeanne is remembered for her selflessness, trustworthiness, and devotion to the bible, prayer and her faith. Jeanne was actively involved in the Woodland Theatre as a performing artist and seamstress. Her beautiful voice filled not only the stage, but her home, with her the melodies that carried in her heart. Theatre masks were kept and treasured as memorabilia from the many plays she enjoyed. Jeanne is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband; Gary Smith at the home; six children, Ryan Morton (Kritstal) of Queen Creek, Ariz., Matthew Morton of California, Steven Morton, Tristyn Morton, Carson Morton and Peyton Morton all of Colville, Wash.; step-children, Martie Rohr (Chris) of Marysville, Wash., and Jody Smith (Christy) of Memphis, Texas; grandchildren, Jessalyn Morton, Hailey Montalvo, Kaden Montalvo and Westyn Madrano; three siblings, Jim McMillan (Rose) of Twisp, Wash., Gale Johnson of Ellensburg, Wash., and Phillip McMillan of Bakersfield, Calif.; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of extended family. The funeral service for Regina “Jeanne” Rene Smith will begin at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, at the Momentum Church in Colville, Wash. The graveside service and vault interment will follow at the Mountain View Park Cemetery in Colville. Memorial contributions may be given to the Momentum Church or Turning Point USA. Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at danekasfuneralchapel.com. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements. Previous Item Next Item

Maela Stemmene — a community announcement published by the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville and Stevens County. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Births Maela Stemmene Maela Stemmene was born on Dec. 14, 2025, to parents Holly Rogers and Brandon Stemmene of Colville, Wash. She weighed eight pounds, 12 ounces at birth. Her maternal grandparents are Danny and Kazlynn Rogers of Addy, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are April Stemmene and Larry Schuerman of Colville, Wash. Previous Next LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Luna Ray-Lynn Patrice Cartwright — a community announcement published by the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville and Stevens County. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Births Luna Ray-Lynn Patrice Cartwright Luna Ray-Lynn Patrice Cartwright was born on July 7, 2025, to parents Star Scaffert and Darian Moody of Colville, Wash. She weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces. Her maternal grandparent is Jennifer Cartwright of Spokane, Wash, and her paternal grandparent is Emily Ward of Spokane, Wash. Her maternal great-grandmother is Jennifer Cornell of Colville, Wash. Previous Next LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Lyola Audrey Grittner | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Lyola Audrey Grittner 91 Sep 8, 1934 - Jun 20, 2025 Lyola was the oldest daughter of William and Beula Grittner, the fourth of 10 children. As the oldest daughter, she considered it her duty to keep the rest of us in line. Lyola started school in the one-room schoolhouse across the alfalfa field from our house; and graduated from Colville High School. After graduation she started nursing training at Deaconess School of Nursing. After receiving her nursing license, she moved to California. In the early 1960s, she moved back to the Colville/Chewelah area and worked in the medical field until her retirement. The family would like to express our deep gratitude to the staff of Buena Vista for their exceptional care of our sister for the past five years. Please join us on July 12, from 2-4 p.m. at the Addy Inn and share your stories and memories of a truly exceptional woman. Previous Item Next Item

Wellpinit Basketball Heating Up with Multiple Wins - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Wellpinit Basketball Heating Up with Multiple Wins December 24, 2025 By: Brandon Hansen Wellpinit boys basketball builds momentum with three straight wins. Wellpinit girls earn first win of season with decisive victory over Odessa. The Wellpinit boys basketball team is heating up just before the holiday break, rolling to three consecutive victories to improve to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in Northeast 1B South play. The streak was capped Friday, Dec. 19, with a dominant 63-31 home win over Odessa. Wellpinit set the tone early, jumping out to a 17-5 first-quarter lead and never letting up. The Redskins continued to extend the margin, outscoring Odessa 14-7 in the second quarter to take a 31-12 halftime advantage. The surge began earlier in the week with a hard-fought 75-72 road victory at Valley Christian on Dec. 17. In a tight, back-and-forth contest, Wellpinit edged the Crusaders by three points to pick up a key league win and move above .500 on the season. One night earlier, Wellpinit opened the streak with a 50-44 home win over Oakesdale on Dec. 16. The victory came against an Oakesdale team that entered the game unbeaten in league play, giving the Redskins an early confidence boost. With three wins in four days, Wellpinit heads into the break with some momentum. The Wellpinit girls basketball team broke into the win column Friday, Dec. 19, with a convincing 63-31 Northeast 1B South victory over Odessa, earning its first win of the 2025-26 season. Playing at home, Wellpinit controlled the game from the opening tip and pulled away for a 32-point win to improve to 1-5 overall and 1-3 in league play. Odessa fell to 3-4 overall and 1-3 in the Northeast 1B South. The win snapped a five-game skid for Wellpinit, who had faced a challenging early-season schedule. Earlier in the week, Wellpinit dropped a 66-45 road decision to Valley Christian on Dec. 17. The Crusaders, who entered the game near the top of the league standings, used a strong all-around effort to hand Wellpinit its fifth straight loss to open the season. Wellpinit also fell at home on Dec. 16, to unbeaten Oakesdale, 62-19, in a nonleague matchup. Laylah Lonebear McCrea led Wellpinit with seven points a piece. Both teams played White Swan on Tuesday, Dec. 23; game results were not available at press time. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Kettle Falls Wrestlers Dominate Reardan at No-Hi Tournament - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Kettle Falls Wrestlers Dominate Reardan at No-Hi Tournament December 24, 2025 By: Brandon Hansen Kincaid Freer has his hand raised after winning his match at 165 pounds against Reardan. Photo by Reeva Mertens-Martin. The Kettle Falls wrestling team turned in an impressive week on the mat, rolling to a dominant dual victory over Reardan before following it up with a strong showing at the No-Hi Tournament in Oroville on Dec. 20. Kettle Falls defeated Reardan by a commanding 66-17 team score in a home dual on Dec. 17. The Bulldogs won 11 of the 14 contested matches, including eight victories by fall, and also benefited from multiple forfeits. Kettle Falls opened the dual with four straight forfeit wins at 106, 113, 120 and 126 pounds. Tanner Schumacher notched a pin at 132 pounds, before Reardan picked up wins at 138 and 144 pounds. The Bulldogs quickly regained control as Ezekiel Evans pinned his opponent at 150 pounds, and Kincaid Freer and Landon Tryon added back-to-back falls at 165 and 175 pounds. Aiden Fowler and Hunter Smith-Rowe earned additional forfeit victories at 190 and 215 pounds, and Zhaine Herrera closed the dual with a first-period pin at 285 pounds. Kettle Falls carried that momentum into the No-Hi Tournament, bringing home a collection of medals across multiple weight classes. Tournament champions for the Bulldogs included Lee Fowler (106 pounds), Josh Bair (113 pounds), Michael Winn (120 pounds), ] Evans (150 pounds), Freer (165 pounds) and Aiden Fowler (190 pounds). Gideon Evans (126 pounds), Nathan Thurman (138 pounds) and Tryon (165 pounds) each placed second, while Mason Snider (113 pounds), Baylor Rosen (150 pounds and Smith-Rowe (215 pounds) earned third-place finishes. Harley Rowe also placed fourth at 215 pounds. With consistent tournament performances, the Bulldogs continue to establish themselves as a force. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

William G. Packer | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. William G. Packer N/A - Oct 6, 2025 William G. Packer passed away peacefully on Oct. 6, at his home in Colville, Wash., with his wife at his bedside. Born and raised in Newburyport, Mass., Bill graduated from Newburyport High School in 1955. He was predeceased by his mother, Phyllis Randall, his father, William Packer, his sister, Shelia Gardner, and his stepfather, Joe Demuth. Bill attended classes in drafting and design engineering, and worked for several companies on contract, giving him the flexibility to pursue his real passion for deep-sea fishing. He soon became one of the most knowledgeable and well-respected fishermen in the area. He ran charters out of Newburyport for tuna and ground fish, and later commercial swordfishing. Partnering with Wilbur Rogers, Bill bought land and created Roger's and Packer’s Sportfishing Pier in Salisbury, Mass. This enterprise included a boat yard, bait shop, and The Fish Tale Diner. A natural story teller, Bill had the ability to make others laugh and share in his enthusiasm for the sea. He built lasting relationships with colleagues and customers alike. Later in life, he explored his spiritual side and fought for the environment and wrote a book about his beliefs, deeply regretting his plundering of the ocean and now believing in compassion for all living things. He traveled extensively to speak with ministers and spiritual leaders both in the U.S. and Israel. Bill is survived by his wife of 32 years, Phyllis (Carnes) Packer and his four children, Brenda Shirm, Jeffrey Packer (Shasta Pettijohn), GayLynn Collins and Mindy Packer (Michael), grandchildren Jessica Collins and Jasmine Saffold, and great-grandchildren Avery and Andie. He is also survived by Joan (Stiles) Packer, the mother of his children, and Stephanie (Demuth) Colby and her husband Norm. Bill will be deeply missed but never forgotten by his large extended family and friends. A service at sea will be held next summer in New England, where Bill was born and raised. Previous Item Next Item

Howard Vernon Goede | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Howard Vernon Goede 78 Apr 23, 1947 - Oct 18, 2025 Howard Vernon Goede, age 78, a longtime resident of Colville, Wash., passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 23, 1947 in Tonasket, Wash., the son of Orval LeRoy and Viola Ilene (Morris) Goede. Howard attended first grade in Tonasket then continued grade school in Oroville, Wash. He completed Junior High School in Omak, and in 1966, graduated from Selkirk High School. Howard then entered the National Guard and served until 1972, when he was discharged in Lewiston, Idaho. Howard then began a career in truck driving with TWT. He met Carolyn Bradeen while at the home office and they began dating. Their lives and love grew together and they created a home that was always open to family and friends. He then worked in construction and was a member of the Laborers Union #238. Howard worked for the Bouten Construction Company until his retirement. In 2003, he and Carolyn moved to Colville to be close to family. She preceded him in death in 2007. Howard has remained in Colville since that time. He was a man with a love for the four seasons. He enjoyed the adventures that unfolded with each new season. He traveled countless miles on the backroads, trails and open terrain on his 4-wheeler. When winter fell upon the trails, Howard traded his wheels for snow tracks and continued exploring. He enjoyed hunting both small and large game and continued his search for sheds, especially moose sheds in the off season. He had a green thumb and enjoyed tending to his garden and then traveling to his brother Orval’s to pick raspberries. Howard enjoyed hosting and would spend the entire day creating his one-of-a-kind meals to share with family and friends. Howard would often drop by with aged cheese, dried apples, and occasional pickled eggs. He was intent to leave with a good story and a smile when he departed. He enjoyed panning for gold and traveled the banks and creek beds of local streams looking for the elusive gold nugget. Howard was a car buff and spent many hours at car shows appreciating the hot rods, especially those kept and re-built in great care. He was a man always on the go with plans to “do something.” Howard had a cantankerous personality, always offering a smirk and a pearl of wisdom. He loved to poke fun and create a chuckle. Howard was a great father and grandpa figure. He loved to spoil those around him, and his love for others was his legacy. e will be dearly missed. Howard is survived by brothers Orval Goede Jr., Gary Goede (Sandra), Tim Bradeen (Carol), Dan Bradeen (Monica), Sherri Dotts (Harry), Terri Danielson (Barry), Tawnia Groves (Michael), Rob Goede (Kim), Brian Nolan (Amanda), Eric White (John), companion, Eloise Weaver; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends. Howard was preceded in death by his parents Orval and Viola Goede, wife Carolyn Goede, son, Jim Bradeen and daughter Leah Artz. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be given to the charity of your choice. The graveside service for Howard V. Goede will begin at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10, at the Mountain View Park Cemetery, Colville Wash., where he will be laid to rest with his wife, Carolyn. Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at danekasfuneralchapel.com. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements. Previous Item Next Item

Out of the Past: 12/03/2025 - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Out of the Past: 12/03/2025 December 3, 2025 By: Stevens County Historical Society Minzel Motor Company, now E-Z Knit, at Main St. and 2nd Ave. 100 Years Ago— Right of way for the Inland Empire Highway from Barstow to Kettle Falls bridge site has been secured by County Commissioner John F. May, who on Monday was accompanied over the project by District Engineer Guy Harvey of the State Highway Department. The First Thought Mine near Orient has passed into new control. James E. Pickrell, well-known in Stevens County for many years, is now president of the company and has taken over the active management for the purpose of financing and operating the mine. The Springdale Hotel is proving a popular place with Colville motorists, who find the half-way station between Colville and Spokane a popular place for lunch, under the management of Elizabeth Brooks and E.A. Barnett at the hotel. 75 Years Ago— The most recent change in automobile dealerships here was revealed this week when H.I. Minzel, a Ford dealer, announced his retirement from the automobile business. The name Minzel Motor Company, as it has been known for the past 25 years, has been changed to Colville Motors, and the new sign went up this week. Robert Anderson is the manager of the new company. Group and committee meetings on the forthcoming new Mount Carmel Hospital were topped off with a pre-drive dinner meeting Thursday evening. Committee members throughout the county were guests of the Dominican Sisters at a dinner held in Our Lady of the Valley Convent last night at the Old Mission near Kettle Falls. 50 Years Ago— The 60-foot cross located atop Colville Mountain and overlooking the city, was the victim of high winds last Wednesday night. The winds, which continued through the night and into the next morning, were reported as reaching velocity of 50 miles per hour. Colville’s parking commission will make a new proposal to the city council next Tuesday night on their planned acquisition of the Fogle property for off-street parking, stated Carl Walden, secretary of the commission. At the regular Tuesday evening meeting of the Colville city council, Colville fire chief Bill Bronson presented a drawing of the proposed Colville Fire House, along with a fact sheet outlining the estimated costs of such a facility. 25 Years Ago— Inchelium’s dramatic 34-30 thriller over Odessa for the 2000 B-8 Grid Classic title Saturday afternoon in the Tacoma Dome was about as good as it gets as far as prep football is concerned. The Hornets weren’t crowned champions until the game’s final play, when senior David Tonasket batted down an Odessa pass that brought the tiny Colville Indian Reservation school its third Class B-8 championship. Glendine Leonard of Colville will show new and treasured Madonnas (mother and child) in the display case of the Colville Public Library during the month of December. 10 Years Ago— The Colville Elks “Breakfast With Santa” will be held Dec. 12. This annual rite of the Christmas holiday season will start with a visit from Santa Claus to the Colville Municipal Airport that morning at 8 a.m. Colville High School students and staff members gathered 3,380 pounds of food from their annual food drive and donated all of it to the Colville Food Bank on Nov. 20. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Kathleen Louise Boyd | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Kathleen Louise Boyd 76 Jan 24, 1949 - Dec 3, 2025 In Loving Memory Of Kathleen Boyd Kathleen Louise Boyd entered into life in Chewelah, Wash., on Jan. 24, 1949. Kathy worked as a staff reporter for the Statesman-Examiner. She also worked for the Northport School District as a teacher and school bus driver. Kathy loved her big black dogs. She cherished each one of them and made many beautiful memories with her dogs. Kathy also enjoyed working for the welfare office. Football was Kathy’s game. She had several favorite teams over the years. Kathy also loved horses. She watched the derby every year. Kathy entered into rest on Dec. 3, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. She was “Auntie” to all of our families and kids and will be remembered in our hearts and memories. Previous Item Next Item

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Ode to an Older Time: Lilian Leslie - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Ode to an Older Time: Lilian Leslie September 17, 2025 By: Nancy Weigel Lilian Leslie At the Cascadia Fair, among her many ribbons. Photo courtesy Colville Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia. Lillian Marie Leslie said she was born at Tonasket Hospital in 1940. She spent her earlier years in Lynn, Wash., where her father owned an orchard; the family then moved to a ranch in Molson, Wash., where she said she fondly remembers climbing trees, the ranch cats that liked to catch the mice, and her mother’s big garden that she helped with every year. When she was in her younger years, Leslie said she learned how to make clothes. Eventually, she said she started making most of her clothes, as well as new clothes for her younger brothers and sister. She shared that she still modifies clothes to this day. Lillian went to high school for two years, noting that in her sophomore year, she decided she did not care for school and wanted to work. Even though school wasn't for her, Leslie said her favorite subject was history, specifically the 13 th and 14 th centuries. Leslie recounted how she worked as a waitress, a bartender, and at a clothing store in Republic. She also worked for Kelly's Bakery, where she said she learned all about how to run a bakery. Leslie also cleaned houses for money, and helped people pack for moving. She said she joined the Eagles in Republic, and was president for three terms. She had one girl and two boys, Debi Hamilton, David Leslie, and Wayne Leslie. Her favorite place in Washington is Birdsview, but she loves the entire state and has lived in it most of her life. She said one of the biggest tasks she has overcome is taking on the responsibility of watching her granddaughter every summer, saying “it was a lot of hard work but I loved it.” When she was living with her son and daughter-in-law, they were trying to find a facility where she could stay. She said there were no openings at surrounding assisted care facilities, and she searched for one with lots of activities to keep her busy; that’s when she learned that Colville had a facility with a few spots open. She said she came to Colville Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia and has since joined every activity she could, including painting, ceramics, different types of crafting, and gardening. Leslie said she also participated in the fair Cascadia runs, after the Northeast Washington Fair, and she won over 20 different ribbons. Leslie said she is the president of the residents council at Colville Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia, a group that meets once a month to listen to resident grievances. She said her favorite thing to do nowadays is craft and she enjoys her classes with her teacher, Jackie. She also takes care of a lot of the indoor plants at the facility such as watering and trimming when necessary. When asked if she could tell one thing to the younger generation what it would be, Leslie said, “Follow your dreams. That's what I told my kids.” Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES