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Colville Wrestlers Earn Podium Finishes at Medical Lake Scramble - 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 Colville Wrestlers Earn Podium Finishes at Medical Lake Scramble December 10, 2025 By: Brandon Hansen The Colville wrestling team opened its winter campaign with plenty of podium finishes and a championship run from Bryce Davis on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Medical Lake Scramble. Davis dominated his 138-pound bracket, going 5-0 and capping his day with a technical fall victory in the championship match. He recorded three pins and a decisive semifinal win on his way to first place. In another standout effort, Andy Ussery advanced to the 113-pound finals behind a pin and a tight semifinal decision. He finished as runner-up. Asher Culler put together a resilient performance at 106 pounds, bouncing back after a semifinal loss to win twice in the consolation bracket. He claimed a third-place finish with a first-period pin, ending the day 4-1. Colville had several wrestlers battle deep into their brackets. Vincent Canada earned three wins by fall at 132 pounds, while teammate Neven Eslick also collected a pin during the same division before the two met head-to-head in consolation action. At the mid-range weights, Trent Seitters, 157 pounds, rolled through three straight matches by pin, reaching the late rounds of the consolation bracket. In the upper weights, Braedon Heater turned in a 5-1 performance to secure third place at 190 pounds. Heater stormed through the opening rounds with a pin and a technical fall before regrouping after a semifinal loss and closing the day on the podium. Colville also picked up wins from Ashton Donaldson, Caesar Stuart and Coen Burns, each earning pins in their opening matches and gaining valuable early-season mat time. The Medical Lake Scramble featured a deep field with wrestlers from across eastern Washington, and Colville coaching staff cited the event as an important test for their developing lineup. The Crimson Hawks continue non-league tournament action next week as they build toward the heart of the winter season. Colville girls wrestler Haiden Sackman put together a dominant opening performance to claim the 120-pound championship at the Lady Lancer Tournament in Spangle on Saturday, Dec. 6. Sackman finished 3-0 on the day, with every win coming by pin. After receiving a first-round bye, she wasted no time setting the tone in the quarterfinals, earning a fall against Lewis and Clark’s Morianalynn Henson in just over two minutes. In the semifinals, Sackman stayed in control from the opening whistle, defeating Rogers’ Ellodie Flanagan by first-period fall to punch her ticket to the title match. The championship bout proved to be her toughest test of the day, but Sackman continued her aggressive style and closed out the bracket with a third-period pin over Lewis and Clark’s Maci Benson to secure the gold. 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

Quartzite Mini-Con Brings Pop Culture to Chewelah - 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 Quartzite Mini-Con Brings Pop Culture to Chewelah November 5, 2025 By: Brandon Hansen For one day this fall, dragons, wizards, and superheroes will descend on Chewelah. The Quartzite Mini-Con 2025 will take over the Mistequa Casino Hotel on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with organizers promising a celebration of fandoms, fantasy, and fun – all for a good cause. The convention, organized by Nancy and Steven Cross, is a first-of-its-kind event for Stevens County. “It was Steven being insane honestly – no one else is crazy enough to try this,” Nancy joked. “It’s just the crazy Cross family working on it right now.” The Quartzite Mini-Con isn’t about corporate booths or big-name celebrities. It’s about community. “We don’t really have a goal honestly,” Nancy said. “We wanted to just have something fun that celebrates the ‘nerdy’ side of life. There aren’t a lot of opportunities for people who love fandoms, TTRPG [tabletop role-playing games], fantasy, etc., to express their love of it.” This year’s event will feature a mix of fantasy and local flair. “We have mostly fantasy authors who will be there doing signings, and one romance author,” Nancy said. “The vendors range from a custom hat bar, coffee samplings, D&D [Dungeons & Dragons] dice, 3D prints, local artists’ work, comic books, and custom TTRPG maps. We also have the Friends of the Loon Lake Library coming out to offer a great selection of fantasy and sci-fi books.” Many participants are expected to hail from the region. “Almost all of the businesses are from the surrounding communities,” Nancy said. “We did reach out to a couple of friends from other states to come in and bring specialty items such as The Man Behind the Comics and Will-o-Wisp with her amazing collection of carved rock figurines, crystals, and pendants.” For fans of dressing up, the cosplay contest offers prizes of $50, $25, and plaques for top entries. “We don’t have categories this year as we don’t know what the turnout will be,” Nancy said. “However, next year, if this event goes well, we hope to have youth and adult categories separate from one another.” Fantasy gamers can join D&D one-shots run by two local dungeon masters: Kody, 19, and Mickey, 25; both asked for their last names to be anonymous. “A menacing chaotic goblin and an unexpecting, seemingly sweet chaos coordinator,” Nancy described. “We’ll have sheets and pencils available, but we recommend bringing your own dice. You can create a level 1 or 2 character, or use one of our pre-made sheets.” Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon fans will also find a home at the convention. It will be open play, but there will also be experienced players on hand to run the games and offer assistance. The Quartzite Mini-Con is free to attend, with organizers instead encouraging attendees to bring nonperishable food donations for the Chewelah Food Bank. “It is paramount,” Nancy said of community involvement. “There is no way around it. The community is what makes or breaks any event. We hope people see this as something unique and come to take a look.” While there won’t be workshops or panels this year, the Cross family hopes the Mini-Con can grow into a recurring event. “Unfortunately, this year there are no [workshops],” Nancy said. “We’re doing this pretty much by ourselves and with our own cash. If the event takes off, we hope to offer those types of con experiences later.” For Steven, the excitement is simple: “To see the creativity of people’s costumes and hopefully their excitement of being able to have a pop culture experience in their own backyard.” Nancy added, “I can’t wait for the kids in the community who love gaming, fandoms, fantasy, etc., to have a place to come hang out, shop around a little, and get their first comicon experience, even though it’s a little smaller than most.” 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

Kenneth James Martin | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Kenneth James Martin 73 Feb 13, 1951 - Nov 19, 2024 Kenneth James Martin was born to Ernest E. Martin and Genevieve Michael Martin on February 13, 1951, and passed away unexpectedly November 19, 2024 in Boise, Idaho. He was the third of nine children. He is survived by his daughter Vesca/Jessica Grace of Boise, Idaho, and seven siblings: Lorraine Allen of Seattle, Wash.; Barbara (Roger) Lofts of Colville, Wash.; Bonnie (Ron) Frostad of Kettle Falls, Wash.; Lloyd Martin of Spokane, Wash.; Patty (Roger) West of Chewelah, Wash.; Glen (Janet) Martin of Sequim, Wash.; and Theresa Martin (Vincent) Labrucherie of Ocean Shores, Wash.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Thomas (Linda) Martin of Colville, Wash. He graduated from Colville High School in 1968, after which he joined the Marine Corps serving in Vietnam. His work career included working in sawmills, then many years at Hewlett Packard, and, after retirement, auditing for the census department. A private ceremony was held at the family cemetery near Rice, Wash., on June 21. Previous Item Next Item

Mark D. Friend | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Mark D. Friend 72 Oct 4, 1952 - Aug 27, 2025 Mr. Mark D. Friend, age 72, passed away August 27, 2025 at his home in Chewelah, Wash. Mark was born October 4, 1952 in Pasco, Wash. After graduating from high school Mark entered into the United States Marine Corp. He would serve our country from 1972-1976. Semper Fi! Mark was an avid long-distance runner. He competed in many road races throughout the area including several marathons. He found great peace when running. When he wasn’t working, you could find him pounding the pavement. Running was Mark’s passion. He coached the varsity cross-country team at Jenkins High School in the fall and the varsity track team in the spring for years. Mark met the love of his life while living in an apartment in Addy, Wash. His beloved Nora lived in the same building. They would talk often. Over a period of time, they fell in love and were married in 1981. Soon after they were married, they moved to Chewelah, Wash., where they made their lifelong home. Mark would tell people that he married the girl next door. The couple would welcome their beautiful daughter, Shelby, into their family. Mark was a hard worker. He worked at a local saw mill. Nora worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital. They attended St. Mary of the Rosary Catholic Church in Chewelah. Mark was a lector – proclaiming the word of God. The church community was a central part of his life. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Melford and Jo Jesok; daughter Shelby; brother Mike Jesok and sister Marsha Wood. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Nora, brother Dan Jesok of Addy, Wash., sister-in-law, Mary Shovell and Robert of Colville, Wash., and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at St. Mary of the Rosary Catholic Church in Chewelah, Wash. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery also in Chewelah, Wash. Any former Cougar Cross-Country and/or Track member is encouraged to wear their “Cougar Wear” in honor of Mark. All are invited to return to the church for a luncheon and a time to share stories after the interment. Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with his care. Please visit the online memorial website and sign his guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com . Previous Item Next Item

Colville's Davis the King of the Backwoods Brawl in Idaho - 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 Colville's Davis the King of the Backwoods Brawl in Idaho January 7, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Colville's Bryce Davis captured the 120-pound Backwoods Brawl Tournament in Priest River. Photo courtesy Colville Athletics. The Colville boys wrestling team got a first place finish from Bryce Davis at the Backwoods Brawl Tournament in Priest River, along with plenty of other podium visits by Crimson Hawks wrestlers on Jan. 3. Colville was led by Bryce Davis, who captured an individual title at 138 pounds. Davis went 3-0 on the day, earning two pins and an 8-2 decision in the semifinals before closing the tournament with a first-round fall in the championship match. Andy Ussery added a runner-up finish at 113 pounds, advancing to the finals with a major decision before falling to Priest River’s Tadhg McLaimtaig. At 150 pounds, Trent Seitters reached the championship match after back-to-back pins in the quarterfinals and semifinals. Seitters finished second after facing an undefeated opponent in the finals. Colville also picked up several third-place finishes. Kyler Klauder battled through the consolation bracket at 120 pounds, recording three falls and a major decision to take third. Jacob Klauder placed third at 126 pounds, highlighted by two pins, while Caesar Stuart earned third at 175 pounds with three falls in his final four matches. Tegan Martin finished fourth at 132 pounds, after a string of consolation-round pins before dropping a tight 4-5 decision in the third-place bout. Neven Eslick also placed fourth at 126 pounds. 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

Robert Gary Merrick | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Robert Gary Merrick N/A Nov 3, 1946 - In Loving Memory of Robert Gary Merrick Gary was born on Nov. 3, 1946, at the Sand Point Naval Hospital in Seattle, Wash., to Dora E. Merrick. Gary grew up in Ballard (in Seattle), where he was active in Boy Scouts and DeMolay and attended Ballard High School (1964). He worked from graduation until 1995 at Washington Grange Printing (Valco Graphics) in Seattle. He married Sheri L. Matchett in 1968 and had two daughters. He was active in the PTA, Girl Scouts, Job’s Daughters, and Masons. He was very active in his daughter’s activities, driving everyone around and volunteering all his free time to help. He spent summers camping with his family, where he loved to boat and water ski. His favorite spot was Steamboat Rock (on Banks Lake in eastern Washington), where, over the span of 45 years, he met a ton of lifelong friends. He was a founding member of the infamous Steamboat Rock Swim Club. He was most at home with his feet in the sand and shoulders in the sun! In 1996, he married Heidi Droter Merrick and moved to her hometown of Colville, Wash. There, he worked at Aladdin Steel, Hearth and Home, and the Statesman-Examiner until retirement. The couple traveled throughout Washington for various gatherings of the Job’s Daughters as well as Australia and Mexico. Gary and Heidi entertained frequently. Gary loved grilling and cooking, playing cards, and spending quality time with friends and neighbors. Gary was always reaching out to help others in his neighborhood. He will be remembered for snow-blowing neighbors’ walks and drives throughout the winter season. Not one to bundle up from the cold, Gary would often be seen clearing snow wearing a pair of shorts and his moon boots! Gary loved his Seahawks, Mariners, boating on the Columbia River with friends, fishing and hunting, and spending time with his family. He was well known for his willingness to help anyone who needed it. He had many great stories, and you would often find him in lengthy conversations with people that he barely knew, who would end up becoming his friends – something that made him very special. He had a fabulous sense of humor and loved fiercely. Through genetic testing very late in life, he found out that he had three half-brothers and a half-sister that he never knew about. He was fortunate enough to have met one of those brothers before he passed, a day that was very special to him. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Heidi Droter Merrick, daughters Heidi Merrick and Liesl Merrick Brooks (Laurice), stepson Sean Preston (Ally), grandchildren Robert Adin Brooks, Annelise Preston, Axel Preston, and Lucy Preston, sisters and brothers-in-law, and several first cousins. A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1-4 p.m. at the Colville Elks Lodge. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit danekasfuneralchapel.com to sign in on Gary’s Memorial Site. Previous Item Next Item

Out of the Past: 12/10/2025 - 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: 12/10/2025 December 10, 2025 By: Stevens County Historical Museum Great Northern Railway clock from around the turn of the century. It moved from the Marcus depot to the Kettle Falls depot in 1940. Photo courtesy Stevens County Historical Society. 100 Years Ago— Colville has a chance to gain fame throughout the nation by being the place of origin of a new apple, an improvement on the Delicious which is probably the most popular eating apple on the market. J.M. Scroggs, living two-and-three-quarters miles northeast of Colville, has propagated a new apple by means of select grafting. He raised two boxes of this new variety in the fall of 1921, and his trees have been bearing ever since. It was five years old when it bore its first crop. The Haun building south of the Rickey building on Jan. 1, will be occupied by a Piggly Wiggly grocery, operating on the plan of customer selecting and carrying of goods. The lease is for five years. 75 Years Ago— Charles Hodde, state representative from Stevens and Pend Oreille Counties, was virtually assured re-election as Speaker of the House of Representatives in Olympia this week. Colville residents were reminded this week that an ordinance forbids the leaving of sawdust and wood sawing refuse in the streets and alleys of the city. KETTLE FALLS—The Kettle Falls football team, co-champions of the Tri-County Football League, will be guests of the Kettle Falls Lions Club Thursday at the grade school. 50 Years Ago— Burlington Northern has informed Jim McMillan, president of the Stevens County Historical Society, that the offer for the old clock at the Kettle Falls station is still good. Students of the Baptist Christian Academy were visitors to the Statesman-Examiner last week to see how a newspaper was put together and printed. Visiting were Mike McPhee, Gordon Mace, Dale House, Carma House, Cynthia Mack, Toni Gallo, Dan Spring, Lydia Greenwood, Marty Koker, Matthew Koker, Rhonda Gallo, Becky Greenwood, Beth Vincent, Ricky Schuimaker, Randy Mack, David Rogers, and Lawrence Mace. 25 Years Ago— A county budget has yet to be approved but Stevens County auditor Tim Gray said that it is already apparent that the county will be plagued by a shortfall of approximately $1.6 million. Individual departments have been instructed to adjust their budgets as close as they can to their 2000 budgets. It was a great week for the Colville High School wrestling team. Colville won five straight matches last week to kick off the regular season. 10 Years Ago— Lou Janke secured his first full mayoral term in Colville when Stevens County 2016 election results became official on Nov. 24. OLYMPIA—Road usage charging as a potential transportation funding source will be a focus of discussion when the State Transportation Committee meets. The commission will hear feedback from its 25-member steering committee on road usage charging as it considers next steps for the state to pursue whether, when, and how to establish a road usage charge system in the future. 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

Sharon (Carson-Charette) Boyd | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Sharon (Carson-Charette) Boyd N/A Nov 4, 1952 - Sharon (Carson-Charette) Boyd was born November 4, 1952, in Nespelem, Wash., to Barbara Laramie and Donald Carson of Inchelium. She and sister Diane spent their early years in Inchelium. Their mother remarried to Francis Charette and the family grew, adding sisters Frances and Gerrie. The family moved to Omak and later back to Inchelium where Sharon spent many years growing up in the Hall Creek area. Sharon met her husband of 55 years, Lanny Boyd, in high school at Inchelium. As a young couple they lived in Chicago and Portland while Lanny studied HVAC. Their firstborn, Lanny Jr. was born in Chicago. The family came home to Inchelium. Their second child, Erika, was born in 1972. Sharon loved following Lanny Jr. and Erika’s sports and activities throughout all their school years. When the kids were old enough for school, Sharon worked at the Inchelium daycare, store, youth camp and summer youth program. She then became a teacher’s assistant and worked 17 years at the Inchelium Elementary School. She loved her time there with the students. After retirement, Sharon babysat grandbabies and a niece for years. She was an avid Mariners and Seahawks fan. She loved crocheting, her pets, berry picking, and spending time with her kids, grandkids and great-grandchildren. She and Lanny liked movie nights in Spokane, going to Mariner’s games and riding his motorcycle. They went to Sturgis and other rallies. Sharon was a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes. For the past six years she endured numerous complications with kidney failure and dialysis. She quietly passed on Sept. 3, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents and by siblings Michael, Steven and Allen Carson. Sharon is survived by her husband, Lanny, son Lanny Boyd Jr., daughter Erika Zacherle (Willy), siblings: Diane, Francie, Gerrie, Marlene, Tony, Donna, Jackie, Punkin, and Lynette, grandkids: Tyler (Leah), Maraia, Emily (Josiah), Joelle, Payton (Kylie), Jordis and Bryson, great-grandchildren: Kelix, Kamlyn, Violet, Eva, Millo, Ellee, Leti, Nora, Oakley and Tuff, and numerous nieces and nephews. Previous Item Next Item

Sadie Rose Ann Wozney — 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 Sadie Rose Ann Wozney Sadie Rose Ann Wozney was born on Jan. 2, 2026, to parents Emily and Nicolas Wozney of Chewleah, Wash. She weighed 8 pounds at birth. Her maternal grandparents are David C. Baskin and Cynthia A. Baskin of Colville, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Joel and Kimberley Wozney of Didsbury, Alberta, Canada. Her maternal great-grandparents are William and Susan Oswald of Chesaw, Wash. and Curtis and Alice Baskin of Spokane, Wash., deceased. Her paternal great-grandparents are Frank Wozney and Catherin Guillemaud, deceased, and John Foster and Deborah Courtney, deceased. 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

Five Local Brothers That Served in Vietnam to be Recognized With Quilts, Aug. 17 - 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 Five Local Brothers That Served in Vietnam to be Recognized With Quilts, Aug. 17 August 14, 2024 By: Meredith Carroll Allen Thueringer present day, looking at his scrapbooks from the war. Five brothers who served in the Vietnam War and returned home safely will be honored in a ceremony hosted by Cuppa Tea Quilting and the Quilts of Valor Foundation on Saturday, August 17, in Priest River, ID. Allen Thueringer of Colville is one of those brothers. “All of us brothers enlisted in the Army instead of waiting for the draft to take us,” Thueringer said. Thomas was the first brother to join the Army, enlisting in 1964; he received an Army Commendation Medal for Outstanding Service. James followed suit and went to Vietnam in 1965, serving as a helicopter mechanic. Then, Stephen served three tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star and an Army Commendation Medal. Terry and Allen both joined the Army in 1970; Terry was in Army Communications and Allen, the youngest brother, served as an artillery gunner. The unique history of the five Thueringer brothers caught the attention of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, a national organization dedicated to honoring U.S. veterans and helping them to heal. Founded in 2003 by Catherine Roberts, quilts are designed and hand-made by volunteers. The quilt is then awarded to a selected veteran to thank them for their service, sacrifice, and valor in serving the nation, according to the Quilts of Valor website, www.qovf.org. “In order to be awarded a quilt, a veteran must first be nominated,” explained Theresa Wright of Cuppa Tea Quilting in Newport, WA. Cuppa Tea Quilting is the local sponsor for the Quilts of Valor Foundation and will be hosting the ceremony to honor the five Thueringer brothers. “All of the brothers will be honored. Tom, Jim, and Stephen will be awarded quilts,” said Wright. “Terry and Allen will bring the quilts that they have previously been awarded.” Wright also said that the ceremony will include the presentation of each soldier’s history and the honoring of fallen soldiers, along with a performance of Taps. “It’s been at least 15 years since all of us (brothers) have been together,” said Allen Thueringer. “We will all be united at the ceremony.” Thueringer served in Vietnam from 1971 to 1972. He had just turned 20 and quickly moved up in rank. “I outranked them all, and I was the youngest. No one wanted to take orders from a punk kid like me, so I didn’t tell anyone my age.” Thueringer earned the rank of E5 by the time he was discharged. “I was in the 2 nd Battalion 94 th Artillery,” said Thueringer as he flipped through a scrapbook of photos taken during his service. “I loaded rounds, but I was also the guy with the phone. I was the one taking instructions on where to fire the round.” Thueringer’s gun was a M107 self-propelled weapon that fired 175mm rounds from an 8-inch barrel. The rounds weighed 145 pounds and had a range of 21 miles. The use of this gun required a 13-member crew and claimed one of the longest ranges of any mobile artillery unit. “I fired the last heavy round in Vietnam, on April 9 th , 1972, at 2400 hours,” he said. “We painted that last round, fired it, and that was the last one ever fired,” Thueringer said. He was awarded his quilt on April 24 th of this year, and he thought it would be a great honor to have all of the brothers unite for the upcoming ceremony. “It’s rare enough to have five brothers serving in the same war. But it’s amazing that we all came back.” The ceremony will be held at the Priest River Community Church at 49 Washington Street, Priest River, ID 83856, and begins at 1:00 p.m. More information on the event can be found at www.qovf.org . 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

WDFW Deputy Director Approved Lethal Removal of Sherman Pack Wolf - 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 WDFW Deputy Director Approved Lethal Removal of Sherman Pack Wolf October 15, 2025 By: Staff Report Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) deputy director Amy Windrope, delegated to make wolf management decisions while WDFW Director Kelly Susewind is out of office, has authorized the lethal removal of one wolf from the Sherman wolf pack territory in Ferry County, in response to repeated livestock depredations. This authorization expires on Oct. 15. According to WDFW, Windrope’s decision is consistent with the guidance of the state's Wolf Conservation and Management Plan and the lethal removal provisions of the department's 2020 Wolf-Livestock Interaction Protocol. WDFW officials stated that the rationale for authorizing lethal removal of one Sherman pack wolf is as follows: WDFW investigated two injured calves with confirmed depredation by wolves from this pack on Sept. 28 and Oct. 1. These two recent events resulted in a total of six depredation events within the last 10 months affecting seven livestock. Following the lethal removal of one wolf from the Sherman pack territory in August, the depredating behavior of the pack did not change. There would be continued overlap between the cattle and Sherman pack wolves through November, with some likelihood of conflict. Lethal removal of one wolf from the Sherman pack will not jeopardize wolf recovery in the eastern Washington recovery zone or statewide. WDFW officials stated that the affected livestock producer reported proactive nonlethal deterrents including near-daily range riding and human presence by the producer and ranch assistants; calving away from known wolf activity centers; removal or treatment of sick or injured livestock from pastures in areas where wolves are present ; and delayed turnout until calving is finished and calves weigh 200 pounds or more. WDFW reported that the producer was removing livestock carcasses when feasible on Sept. 30. The agency also noted concerns about inconsistencies in carcass sanitation and whether it should be considered an acceptable nonlethal deterrent in this scenario. Given the reported human presence and range riding efforts, WDFW staff said they do not believe there are any additional reactive non-lethal deterrents appropriate for this situation. WDFW officials said they will provide a final report on this and any other lethal removal actions during 2025 in the Washington Gray Wolf Conservation and Management 2025 Annual Report, due out in the spring of 2026. 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

Hunter Eugene Beaufils — 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 Hunter Eugene Beaufils Hunter Eugene Beaufils was born on June 18, 2025, to parents Bobby Hubbs and Andrew Beaufils of Colville, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces at birth. He has two brothers, Akoda, 16, and Harley, 13, and one sister, Ahnaley, 11. His maternal grandparents are Regenia Hubbs of Springdale, Wash., and Paul Hubbs of Loon Lake, Wash. His paternal grandparents are LaDina Beaufils of Colville, Wash., and Michael Beaufils, deceased. 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