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Pacific NW News Service
Pacific NW NEW Service
Online since 1992Bob Shannon -Editor, PhotoEditor

Ron Rattray, British Columbia--Rick Price, Alberta

Bob Shannon, Bill Shannon, Ferry/Stevens Counties

PJ Bowen, NW Oregon - Bob Whittaker Seattle
Ma Kettle, Danville - J.Foster Fanning, Curlew
Kathy Meader Associate Editor

Kathy Great Day
by Asst Editor Kathy Meader MSAP

Today was a high scoring day as far as critters go! I went out early, and before I reached my intended destination (family of Osprey with fledglings in the nest), I spotted a young buck. He was quite wild, but at the same time, curious about me. He took a couple of hesitation steps my way - and that's when I noticed the doe. She was quite skittish of me, and I deliberately stayed where I was at. We stayed within sight of each other for about ten minutes until something unseen by me scared the doe, and off they went.

My next stop was the Osprey nest. I decided to wait Mama Osprey out (we are both quite stubborn), and eventually, she gave in and allowed the babes to peek out. One told me off (quite loudly) and the other two seemed shier, hiding behind the mamma.

The last lucky find of the day was some baby killdeer - also unable to fly at this point. Mama and dad were trying to get them out of the road - they didn't seem to want to listen though! I did enjoy the ride, and I returned before I melted into a puddle of goo (it's beyond hot, here!)

I hope you enjoy the photos - there are others, but between getting the photos, uploading, and sorting, I'm tuckered out - the others will wait another day - I have some scenic pictures I took, but I will upload those ones tomorrow. Meanwhile, please enjoy!
Much love,
Kathy

BOB: I have little compared to my Associates beautiful work but below is some flowers of the last few days. I see God in all nature. In Flowers. In Birds and deer but there are times I have lived when an animal has given its life to help a family through winters harsh cold and very wild..I did it for many winters....The Spirit lives in the Mountains

Bob Shannon

I live near Republic, Wa. and I personally love seeing the deer wander around town. People call them the Town Deer...It is no worse living in Republic then living out of Repulic, if we dont want them in our space then we need to fence them out just like any one in Ferry County. Maybe another alternative is that we should consider why we live here, on their turf and if we don't like it move elsewhere. After all this is in the mountains and people keep intruding on the natural habitat for many wildlife species. If we are going to live here then we need to respect them and teach our children to respect them. Not chase them, throw things or sick a dog on them! They are God's creation too-and everything he made is good...I don't know why Republic hasn't taken advantage of the fact the we have deer in or town to draw tourist and money. What about deer island in the Florida Keys!!! and they make money from it. Keep our town alive and authentic to go with the theme of Republic. "Come visit the town of Republic" "With the feel of the old west, a victorian mining town, dig for fossils, Music Fests, trailrides, fishing, canoeing, swimming and camping, or whatever suits your fancy and the "TOWN DEER WILL GREET YOU."-Anon

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Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 9:32 AM
To: L-D4-CVD-Major
Subject: D4- HAZ-MAT FULLY BLOCKING - STEVENS COUNTY

INCIDENT TYPE: HAZ-MAT
CAD LOG: 2014071400000702
DETAILS: VEHICLE FIRE - SEMI HAULING AMMONIUM SULFIDE - MINIMAL LEAKAGE
LOCATION: N25 MP85 STEVENS COUNTY - 5 MILES NW OF KETTLE FALLS
INCIDENT OCCURRED AT: 20140707
ROAD BLOCKED: FULLY
ETA FOR REOPENING: UNK
ALT ROUTE AVAILABLE: UNK
COMMERCIAL VEH INVOLVED: YES
SGT/TIC: SGT G RIDDELL AND LT J LONGORIA ADVISED
AGENCIES AT SCENE: STEVENS COUNTY FIRE, TROOPER M HYER (800), AND OFFICER F AEBISCHER

AGENCIES ADVISED: DOE, AND DOT
SP SPOKANE