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Busy year for elections locally, nationally

BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – It’s a busy year for the Pend Oreille County Auditor’s Office, with elections at the local, state and federal level. There is a good chance voters in the Pend Oreille Hospital District No. 1 will again have a chance to vote on a bond that would allow for an assisted living facility to be built, plus two county commissioners seats, currently held by Karen Skoog and Steve Kiss, are up for election. Candidate filing week is May 16-20.

On top of that, the presidential primary election is slated for May 24.

“I think this year will be even busier for us than past presidential election years,” County Auditor Marianne Nichols said. “Quite possibly we’ll have a spring election, plus there’s always a lot to process in terms of getting ballots out and tallying the results.”

Though the board that operates Newport Hospital and Health Services has not yet filed a resolution to rerun its bond, which failed last fall with a 55-percent approval rating (60 percent is required), Nichols added

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Rob Parks is shown next to his display of comic books for sale. He holds three Amazing Spiderman comics from his personal collection. Two of them are individually valued at $2,500 and $3,000.

The man behind the comics

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NEWPORT – The small corner shelf dedicated to comic books in A to Z Consignment may not look like much, but for those who remember the days when said literature could be purchased at grocery stores, or those looking to begin their foray into the world of super heroes and graphic novels, it’s like hitting paydirt. Popular titles, collector’s editions and

anthologies abound.

The one responsible for it all is Rob Parks, a Newport resident with a serious hobby. Parks, 37, has collected more than 100,000 comic books since he was 12 years old, and shows no signs of slowing.

“I was a little kid and we were going to visit my grandma in Coos Bay, Ore.,” Parks said. “We stopped at a grocery store to pick up some snacks and my mom got us some comic books to read

Former deputy files complaint against county

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Coffee anyone?

NEWPORT – Former Pend Oreille County Sheriff deputy Cory Rosen has filed a complaint in Spokane County Superior Court against Pend Oreille County, Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim and Undersheriff Grant Sirevog.

Rosen was fired by the Sheriff’s Office in 2013 after violating the terms of his “last chance” employment agreement. The firing was upheld in Pend Oreille County Superior Court.

The complaint, filed May 19, 2015, alleges that

Steam rises from a fresh batch of roasted coffee beans, as businesswoman Linda Hankel of Oldtown goes through the weekly process of creating traditional and specialty blends. The industrial coffee roaster is from a manufacturer in Sandpoint.

The temperature and length of roasting depends on the type of blend she’s creating, says Hankel. “I enjoy the whole process,” Hankel says of roasting coffee beans. “Plus the act of making coffee is a sensory one: the smell, the taste, and the warmth of the beans. It’s all good.”

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Amazing Spiderman #14, published July 10, 1964 is worth $2,500.

along the way. I started reading a Spider Man, but then, like they

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Nothing decided in PUD newsprint mill talks More discussion planned

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Attorneys for the owners of the Ponderay Newsprint Co. and Pend Oreille PUD met last week to work on a dispute over power contracts.

The public utility district contends that the newsprint owners are in breach of contract over

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sioners met with county union negotiator Kevin Wesley Monday, Jan. 25. Commission chairman Mike Manus said that the commission would like to start negotiations sooner than this fall, so commissioners can plan a budget.

Wesley said May would be a good time to start.

Wesley also provided some guidance on a question about an Information Technology position. IT director Chad Goodhue in the preliminary stage of getting a job description for a Tech 3 position. He wanted to know if the position needed to be a union position or not.

Wesley said that there were only two basis to make a position non-union. If the position has supervisory duties

or if the position has a need to know about contract negotiations, it can be non-union. Outside of those two areas, it would need to be a union job.

Furthermore, the minimum size for a bargaining unit is two, so if the position was non-union, it would eliminate the bargaining unit, he said. The IT Department currently has three employees – Goodhue and two others. Goodhue would like to make one of his two workers a Tech 3.

Wesley, county commissioners, Sheriff Alan Botzheim, Prosecutor Dolly Hunt and Human Resources Coordinator Shelly Stafford met in executive session to discuss potential litigation and labor relations.

B R I E F LY LEGO build night at Newport library NEWPORT – People young and old are invited to the LEGO build night at the Newport Library, set for 5-6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 28. All LEGO bricks are provided, creations usually dismantled at the end of the event.

County starting union negotiations NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County is preparing for union negotiations, as six of the seven county union contracts are open for negotiation.

None of the contracts have expired yet. County commis-

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BY KEVIN RICHERT IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS

BOISE – In Shawn Keough’s 20th year in the Legislature, she’s also something of a newcomer.

This is her first session cochairing the Joint FinanceAppropriations Committee, the powerful House-Senate panel that writes the state’s budget bills.

The Sandpoint Republican will have a leading role in deciding where Idaho spends some $3.3 billion in 2016-17. The discussions on teacher pay, school district funding and other K-12 line items will start in Keough’s committee.

Keough’s promotion reflects her legislative experience – she was honored earlier this year as the longest serving female senator in state history – and reflects the respect she has earned from Senate leadership. But in her North Idaho legislative district – where Keough faces another contested GOP primary in May – her critics view the assignment differently. To them, it provides further proof that Keough is no conservative, but instead a lawmaker who has been in the Statehouse for too long.

‘Education Week’ awaits Monday begins JFAC’s “Education Week,” as the 20 lawmakers hear budget presentations for public schools and the college and university system. State superintendent Sherri Ybarra will present her budget request Jan. 28.

The numbers aren’t new to Keough, or to JFAC’s colleagues.

Ybarra’s K-12 budget request was released in September; Gov. Butch Otter countered with his statewide budget on Jan. 11. The bottom line difference comes to less than $5 million. Otter is seeking a 7.9 percent increase for K-12, while Ybarra requested a 7.5 percent increase.

JFAC’s job is to take these two requests and come up with its own number. As the legislative branch’s budget-writers, JFAC members have considerable latitude to go their own way.

In 2015, JFAC sided with Otter; the current $1.47 billion K-12 budget, a 7.4 percent increase from 2013-14, mirrored the governor’s request.

The first job for JFAC is to sort through the differences in the budget requests. Differences can

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Rosen’s ability to find work was substantially injured by Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office communications, which portrayed Rosen as a poor officer to potential employers.

It further alleges that Sirevog made a call to Rosen’s employer – the state Department of Corrections – after he was hired in April 2014.

Rosen was fired from the DOC job after Sirevog’s June 2014 call to DOC, the complaint alleges.

The complaint alleges

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Keough has had a direct role in crafting education budgets for years.

But as vice chairwoman, Keough was in something of a holding pattern. Rupert Republican Dean Cameron was entrenched as Senate chairman.

“I guess I kind of thought Sen. Cameron would be here forever,” Keough said. “I didn’t necessarily pine for the job.”

Circumstances changed in late May. Otter tapped Cameron, a 27-year Senate veteran, to head the state’s Department of Insurance.

Keough was next in line for the chair’s spot – and with Cameron’s resignation, she became the senior member of the Senate.

However, she wasn’t assured of the promotion. It wasn’t until August when Senate President Pro Tem Brent Hill made the assignment official.

Keough downplays the wait.

Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee Chairman John Tippets also resigned in July to head the state Department of Environmental Quality, leaving Hill with two vacancies to fill.

“It wasn’t unusual to me at all,” she said. “He has 35 of us he has to corral.”

A lengthy legislative resume The wife of a retired school teacher, Keough brings an extensive political background to this year’s K-12 funding discussion: After the state launched the Idaho Education Network project, Keough was named to an oversight committee of lawmakers and school leaders.

She doesn’t mince words about this assignment. She believes the IEN Program Resource Advisory Council amounted to mere window dressing, since state officials “misled” the committee about the depth of problems plaguing the statewide broadband system.

The state shut down the network last year, after a district judge voided the $60 million broadband contract.

During the 2015 legislative off-season, Keough served on a committee assigned to pick up the pieces from the Idaho Education Network collapse. The committee recommended the state stay the course – supporting local school districts as they cut their own deals on broadband.

Keough spent the 2015 session on the Senate Education Committee. It turned out to be a one-year assignment, due to time constraints. Since JFAC holds hearings every morning, informal meetings with staff and agency heads get pushed back into the afternoon – conflicting with Senate Education’s daily 3 p.m. sessions.

And then there’s Keough’s JFAC experience. Keough joined the committee in 2001. Four years later, she was named a JFAC vice chairwoman.

JFAC chairs and vice chairs have long worked as a quartet, says Rep. Maxine Bell, R-Jerome, the committee’s longtime House co-chairwoman. That means

A contentious campaign season Keough represents Idaho’s northernmost and perhaps most remote legislative district, bordered by Washington to the west, Montana to the east and British Columbia to the north.

And in legislative District 1 – Bonner and Boundary counties – the political terrain could be changing.

Keough has faced GOP primary opponents every year since 2008. In 2014, Keough defeated a conservative challenger, Danielle Ahrens, but captured only 54 percent of the vote. Ahrens had briefly planned to run again this year, but stepped aside earlier this month to clear the path for another challenger, Glenn Rohrer of Priest River.

Rohrer opposes Otter’s budget and wants Keough to fight for tax cuts. On his Facebook page, Rohrer tries to use Keough’s new legislative assignment against her.

“In these trying economic times it is more critical than ever to elect a fiscal conservative,” Rohrer wrote last week. “My opponent has a long record of

being a tax-and-spend liberal.

Now that she chairs the Senate budget committee, no one’s wallet is safe.”

An anonymous website labels Keough a “Republican in Name Only,” and prominently features a stock photo of a wooden rocking chair. The name of the website is hardly subtle: retireshawnkeough.com.

The rhetoric concerns Bell.

Serving her 28th year in the Legislature, she is the House’s senior member, and she refers to herself and Keough as “the two old babes.” It alarms her to hear Keough’s constituents lampoon her Statehouse experience, and dismiss her work on JFAC as a liability.

“It doesn’t help her, because frankly they have no respect for any of the process,” Bell said.

“She is serving this session under considerably more duress than I wish she were.”

District 1’s political dynamics are complicated. The district’s first-term House members, Heather Scott and Sage Dixon, are aligned with the Legislature’s conservative wing.

Scott led the opposition to a bill to bring Idaho’s child support law into compliance with an international treaty; in May, Otter reconvened a one-day special session to pass the child support bill. (Keough supported the bill during the 2015 regular session, and in the special session.) Earlier this month, Scott and Dixon made headlines and took heat for touring Oregon’s Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, the site of an ongoing armed standoff.

Scott and Dixon told Idaho Education News they will not endorse in Keough’s primary.

Two years earlier, Keough had endorsed in the House races, backing Stephen Snedden, who lost to Scott, and George Eskridge, a longtime House member and JFAC colleague, who lost to Dixon.

Keough says the three lawmakers work together on constituent issues, and she says she doesn’t view herself as an outlier.

“I think we just represent different parts of our community.”

More answers will come in four months, when voters in Idaho’s closed Republican primary head to the polls. Keough says she’s unsure how the electorate will view her resume, and her position on JFAC. “I’ll let you know on May 18.”

that Rosen was blackballed by the Sheriff’s Office, which “willfully and maliciously” made statements or sent documents that tended to prejudice potential employers and the DOC against Rosen with the intent of preventing Rosen from obtaining employment in law enforcement.

The complaint further alleges “tortuous interference with a business expectancy/contract.” The complaint says Rosen had a valid contract with DOC and that the Sheriff’s Office intended to cause DOC to fire him.

The complaint alleges an unfair labor practice violation, alleging Rosen, when he was with the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, was acting as a union shop steward when he complained about case load assignment. The complaint also says Rosen was acting within his rights as a union member when he had a dispute about travel pay. Both the travel pay dispute and the case load assignment dispute were factors leading to Rosen’s “last chance” employment agreement.

The last cause of action is a claim that the defen-

dants violated Rosen’s constitutional right to pursue a profession in law enforcement by including in Rosen’s disciplinary record “false and exaggerated” information.

The claim seeks damages for lost past and future wages and benefits and for emotional distress in an amount to be proven at trial. It also seeks an award of exemplary damages to be proven at trial and for attorney’s fees.

Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim declined to comment on the claim.

Rosen was fired from

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be chalked up to perspective, Keough said. Otter has based his budget request on the far-reaching recommendations from his education task force, which met in 2013. Ybarra, elected more than a year later, has based her request on her own discussions with local school officials.

Either way, Keough is optimistic about the prospects for 2016.

She expects her colleagues to have questions about the career ladder – the five-year plan to boost teacher salaries – but she believes her fellow senators are committed to continued funding.

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the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office after an internal investigation revealed he did not report that a female jail inmate told him a male inmate had masturbated in front of her in the county jail – a sex offense. The internal investigation also revealed he didn’t properly investigate a report of drug sales within the county jail.

The firing was overturned by the county’s Civil Service Commission, but upheld when the county appealed to Pend Oreille County Superior Court.

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Kretz inducted into Hunters Heritage Council Hall of Fame

Barn fire claims animals in Priest River PRIEST RIVER – Four goats and a dog died in a barn fire Thursday, Jan.21, according to Les Kokanos, Fire Chief for the West Pend Oreille Fire District.

Volunteer firefighters received the call for a structure fire at 3467 Old Priest River Road at around 3:15 a.m. Twelve firefighters and five fire engines responded, but the structure was declared a total loss.

“We stayed at the scene for about two hours to make sure it didn’t flare up again,” said Kokanos.

“Thankfully, no one was hurt, but the loss of the animals was unfortunate.”

The fire is thought to have started due to a heat lamp falling over into some hay. Kokanos said he did not know if the property owners had insurance on the barn.

According to Kokanos, the West Pend Oreille Fire District has responded to 33 calls for the month of January as of Friday, Jan. 22.

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OLYMPIA – During the opening week of the 2016 session, Rep. Joel Kretz, RWauconda, was inducted into the Hunters Heritage Council Hall of Fame for his continued efforts in wildlife conservation and protecting hunting and gun rights in the 7th District.

“It is an honor to be inducted into the Hunters Heritage Council Hall of Fame,” Kretz said. “I have enjoyed working with the Hunters Heritage Council over the years. They are a very effective group with good values that reflect the goals of our district in keeping our hunting and gun rights.”

“I am very excited about this award,” said Mark Pidgeon, Hunters Heritage Council president. “I am very proud to induct Rep. Kretz into our Hall of Fame. You hear about the good people out there, and then you hear about those great people. Rep. Kretz is one of those great people that demonstrates true justice in the American way.”

The Hunters Heritage Council is a Washington state based organization dedicated to political action on behalf of the hunting and related communities of Washington.

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Vandalized bench This bench in front of the Newport Library was vandalized sometime between Sunday night, Jan. 17 and Tuesday morning, Jan. 19. The bench, which had been bolted into the concrete, was donated by Mary Yann in memory of her late husband Garry Yann. The book drop at the library has been vandalized recently as well, with a garbage can emptied into the drop.

Library officials say a group of people have been spotted hanging out in front of the library late at night.

Taxide program at Hospitality House Friday NEWPORT – The AARP Taxaid program will start the tax season, beginning Friday, Jan. 29, at the Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Taxaid program will be there every Friday through the end of the tax season. The filing deadline has been extended until Monday, April 18 because of Washington D.C. celebrating Emancipation Day. No appointment is necessary.

People are asked to bring all information that is needed to complete the return. Social Security cards for all members in the household, work related W-2s, retirement 1099Rs, educational information, child care, or any information for schedule A to increase standard deductions. Be sure it states that it’s your “final report” on all stockbroker accounts. People are asked to bring last year’s tax return whether or not it was prepared by AARP’s Taxaid program.

People should be aware of the changes for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

This item calls for more paperwork. For people who have insurance through Medicare, Medicaid or an employer – any insurance that constitutes minimum essential coverage – it’s a check mark away. People who have gone through the marketplace exchange will receive a 1095-A in the mail and that has to be brought with you.

The AARP volunteer tax assistance offers free help to prepare and e-file federal and state returns. Volunteers are trained yearly on new tax laws. You do not have to be a member of AARP to receive this free service.

Volunteers enjoy helping the elderly and others, whether it is a first tax return, state tax return or for their grocery credit. Volunteers will also help with federal return for property tax, even if you do not have a filing requirement. They can also help with amended returns if needed if they prepared the return at the Newport site.

For information call Karen at 208597-3236, evenings if possible. If not leave a message, no text.

Equestrian trail meeting Feb. 2

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

SACHEEN LAKE – There will be a public meeting to take input on a 2.2-mile equestrian trail that will connect Pend Oreille County Park and the Rustlers Gulch Recreation area. The meeting will take place Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 6-8 p.m. at the Sacheen Lake Fire Station at 6131 Highway 211.

According to Community Development Director Mike Lithgow, the county Parks and Recreation board has proposed the

trail, which will connect Pend Oreille Park with the 560 acre Rustlers Gulch area, for use by non motorized traffic, including equestrians, bicyclists and hikers. The county has set aside $140,000 collected from state gas tax money that comes back to the county and is earmarked for non motorized projects. That represents about 10-11 years worth of gas tax, Lithgow said.

He said the money has to be used on transportation related project. He says

construction of the trail will likely start early this summer. Lithgow says the entire trail in within right of way the county already has, so no money will be spent acquiring right of way.

Once in place, people will be able to unload horses at the parking area at the county park and ride to the Rustlers Gulch area. They will also have access to the nearly 3,000-acre West Branch Little Spokane River Wildlife Area, which is nearby.

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith agreed to go along with recommendations and sentence a 74-yearold man to 30 days electronic home monitoring for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia Thursday, Jan. 21.

A jury had found Timothy Merriman guilty of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia after a one-day trial in November.

Prosecuting attorney Gregg Hicks said the sentencing range for Merriman was 0-six months on the meth charge and up to 90 days on the misdemeanor drug paraphernalia charge.

Defense attorney Kathryn Allison said this was Merriman’s first drug conviction of any kind.

She said he had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and needed to sleep with an oxygen machine.

He takes nine medications, she said, and asked that he be allowed to serve any sentence by electronic home monitoring. Hicks said he did not object to that.

Merriman said he was a retired military veteran. He said he wasn’t a drug addict.

Monasmith said the case was unusual.

“The whole situation is strange,” he said. He said he thought the jury didn’t know what to make of Merriman. He agreed with the 30 day

EHM sentence. He said the crime wasn’t anything like dealing but meth possession was still a felony and required a sentence of some kind.

In addition to the 30 days, he ordered Merriman pay $1,950 in fines and court costs and ordered Merriman begin his home confinement within 10 days.

Merriman was arrested March 1, after a deputy sheriff found a pipe in Merriman’s jacket and about 80 syringes and bindles with trace amounts of meth in the trunk of his car, Hicks said.

Defense attorney Kathryn Allison argued at trial that the car had been stolen and recovered. Merriman had reported the car stolen.

The coat belonged to the thief, as did the syringes and bindles, she argued.

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s is true for most presidential election years, it will be a busy one for our county auditors’ offices in both Bonner and Pend Oreille counties. Voter turnout is consistently higher during presidential elections, but that shouldn’t be the case. Local elections are just as important – if not more so – than the presidential election to your day-to-day life.

Granted, local elections aren’t as entertaining as the presidential one – especially this year – but when it comes to how you live your life, local and state elections have a direct impact.

Local elections in Pend Oreille and Bonner counties aren’t as in your face, either. There are no television ads, televised debates, Twitter updates, or CNN push notifications on your cell phone. But, there are plenty of opportunities to learn about local issues and candidates.

Your local newspaper, for one, does in-depth coverage of elections. We interview most all countywide, opposed candidates one-on-one and run detailed stories in The Miner. Local debates are also held in most cases. The Priest River Chamber of Commerce does a fine job of making sure local candidates are given the opportunity to meet the public.

And in some cases, the candidates make themselves available to the public with different events.

On a state level, both states keep detailed information on their Attorney General websites.

We encourage the public to not only vote in this year’s elections, but to become informed about who and what vote is best for you.

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No kidding. Maybe.

We’ll see.

To procreate, or not to procreate? That is the baser form of Shakespeare’s proffered question, but it’s one that bears serious consideration, since it’s a topic that will most likely come up, whether around the Thanksgiving table or with a potential significant other.

Kids – do you want them, or don’t you? The answer is very personal for everyone, especially, I think, for women. Now, I’m not saying guys don’t think about it. There are quite S o ph i E ’ s a few fathers, married and single, who are so good with their children, C H OI C E it makes my heart melt like a pad of Sophia butter on hot lobster, and this from aldous a woman who is still on the fence about whether or not to go through labor pains, or pull a page from Angelina Jolie’s book and purchase a child from another country (that was a joke, kind of).

Personally, I’ve never felt the societal or familial pressures to turn my womb into a fetus suite, and if the numbers are correct, other women might say the same. According to the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more women over 35 are giving birth for the first time. The study says that from 2000 to 2012, first birth rates rose 35 percent for women aged 40 to 44, and 24 percent for women aged 35 to 39, so technically, I have a few years left to buy a ticket for the baby train before it leaves the station (if it turns out that the ride is indeed for me).

However, some collective pigeonholes die hard, especially when the traditional norm is to get married and start a family. If that’s what you want to do, that’s all sorts of fantastic; go get it, say I. Though I’m betting you didn’t have to make excuses to defend your decision (unless your family and friends thought your intended was a hardcore psychotic and said as much, or you find yourself in the position of becoming a parent when you can barely keep houseplants alive).

As for myself, I’m not committed yet, one way or the other. If a love critter happens, it’s a beautiful/crazy blessing. If not, something tells me the world will go on without my prodigy.

So, without further ado, please take heed and read this list of things that just shouldn’t be said to people who have decided they don’t want children of their own.

“Don’t you like kids?”

Liking children and wanting to have them are two very different things. Maybe that person can’t have kids for physical reasons, or they just want to be a positive force in the life of a child that isn’t their own.

It can happen.

“I want grandchildren.”

And people in Hell want ice water, as my father was fond of saying. From what I am told, being a grandparent is a damn good time (“Sugar ’em up, send ’em home,” as I heard one grandparent say it), but it’s not something your kids owe you.

“You should do it while you’re young.”

Youth alone is not a verifiable reason to pop out kids, See sophia, 5A

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yo u r o p i n i o n GOP continues to vote to repeal Obamacare To the editor, Sixty times, and getting ready for 61. Republicans have voted 60 times to repeal the law that allows healthcare for all. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, RWash., stated, in a recent public meeting in Waitsburg, that people should be reflected through their representative. So, with that in mind, a comment and question were asked as to why she continues to vote against the people she represents.

If Obamacare was repealed, 81,300 Eastern Washington people, or 11.3 percent of her district, would have no health care at all.

Furthermore, the Republicans have absolutely no plan in place.

She paused, then started explaining about possibly giving tax credits or maybe vouchers; there wasn’t a definite plan in place yet.

When asked if she would be willing to work across the aisle, with Democrats, to fix the flaws in our healthcare system, she assured us she is very willing and that she’s worked with Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.

Finally, when asked if she would be willing to stop voting against Obamacare and instead work to fix the problems in healthcare, not take healthcare away from 81,300 people in her district, she paused, then simply said “No.” It’s our turn to say no to her next November.

-Pat Bates Clarkston, Wash.

Vote yes for the long term care bond To the editor, During the last election the hospital board submitted a bond to be approved by the voters that would provide the money to add on to the existing River Mountain assisted-living facility. The addition would take the place of the Long-Term Care facility. That bond submittal lost by less than 300 votes last fall.

After becoming informed about

the need, advantages and the benefits to the community I was both amazed and disappointed that it didn’t pass the last time.

The bond approval is being resubmitted to the county voters for approval this spring.

I understand that many people in our community either live on fixed incomes or are concerned about an increase in their property taxes for any reason.

However, the way the District has structured the bond, allowing a rebate on your doctor or hospital bill in the amount of the increase in your property taxes, this can be a “no-cost” bond.

With all of the benefits: lower cost, improved environment, better environment for the residents, a local facility, improved care levels, and the possibility of no net affective increase in taxes when you include the rebate, I can’t imagine why anybody would vote against it this time. So, inform yourselves, then vote. If you are informed, you will vote yes.

-LeRoy Leland Diamond Lake

What are these people thinking?

To the editor, Following the Paris and San Bernardino brutal terrorist attacks, reported to be inspired, if not executed, by the Islamic state (ISIS), polls showed that the ISIS threat was uppermost in people’s minds – and understandably so.

Yet when shortly following those terrorist attacks the news was that ISIS is using videos of Donald Trump’s remarks to recruit new followers, Trump’s poll numbers didn’t fall at all. And other Republican presidential candidates such as Ted Cruz, also high in the polls, are contributing similar fodder for ISIS recruitment.

ISIS is completely dependent on new recruits to exist. What are these people thinking who continue to support such Republican recruiters for ISIS? -Norm Luther Spokane

None of the presidents in my lifetime have measured up To the editor, After listening to Republican presidential candidates for many months, I am confused at what they are saying about our country. They all say that our country is in great decline and needs to be taken back, but then they claim we have the greatest country on earth. What’s even more disturbing is that several candidates claim that their election as president would reverse or take back all the harm caused by decades of political corruption and incompetency. In fact they claim to do this on “day-one” of their presidency.

This concept sounds a lot like a sports team with a major losing record saying they are the world champions. It’s like they are saying that hiring a new coach would make a losing team a champion even before the first game of a new season is played.

There have been 12 presidents of the USA in my lifetime. Soon it will be 13, and my conclusion is that none of them measured up to the high expectations that we have for presidents. All of them have failed in a number of ways to execute their oath of office. An example would be the promise to cut taxes and spending while fixing every problem in the world both within and outside America. Somehow we can be at war all over the world and it doesn’t require any taxes or spending. Likewise other people will serve and die fighting our wars. War now doesn’t have any cost to more than 99 percent of our citizens.

Whatever magic you are expecting from the new president will be in the form of illusion. At a campaign stop at a rest area off the interstate they shake hands, kiss babies and promise to turn it into an oasis, but when they leave the toilet is still plugged-up.

-Pete Scobby Newport

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Lawmaker seeks to ease ban on church school funding

A boycott of the 88th annual Academy Awards ceremony, set to air Feb. 28, is being promoted by entertainers who claim there is a lack of racial diversity in the nominations for acting. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is being called upon by activists to formulate a plan to include more films featuring a wider variety of actors and actresses.

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By Clark Corbin Idaho News Network

BOISE – An Eastern Idaho lawmaker wants to amend Idaho’s Constitution to ease prohibitions on using state funds for religious schools.

The proposal from Rep. Ron Nate, R-Rexburg, involves the Constitution’s so-called “Blaine Amendment.” This amendment prohibits the Legislature and local governments from using public funding to pay for any school, university, college or educational institution “controlled by any church.”

Meanwhile, one lawmaker worried the proposal could pave the way for creating a statewide tuition voucher system.

Nate – who teaches at Brigham Young University-Idaho, owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints See legislature, 5A

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– said his amendment is necessary to allow students to continue to use the state-funded Idaho Opportunity Scholarship to attend religious schools such as Northwest Nazarene University or BYU-Idaho.

Nate said the amendment is necessary to protect students and families from potential legal challenges. Nate also suggested there could be threats to students’ ability to transfer dual credits earned in high school to a religious school.

“This resolution and amendment attempts to fix such troubles before they start,” Nate told lawmakers.

Rep. Ilana Rubel, DBoise, asked whether Nate’s amendment would lead the way to a voucher system, which would allow the use of taxpayer funds to cover tuition at parochial schools.

Nate said he was concerned with protecting scholarship recipients.

He said he does not know

what the future holds in terms of a voucher system, but added, “At least we would have clarity if that came about.”

According to Nate’s proposal, “nothing” in the Idaho Constitution would prohibit the Legislature, any local government or any school district from making “payments, grants or donations of public funds or moneys for the purpose of providing grants, scholarships, loans or other assistance to students or parents of students for educational purposes.”

“I think this is deeply ill-advised,” Rubel told Nate.

A constitutional amendment would need to pass both the House and Senate by two-thirds majorities.

Then, a majority of Idaho voters would need to approve the amendment in the November election.

The House Education Committee voted to introduce Nate’s resolution on a voice vote. The proposal would likely come back to the committee

In other action Tuesday, House Education Committee Chairman Reed DeMordaunt pushed a new bill designed to create a computer science initiative in public schools.

DeMordaunt, an Eagle Republican who owns a software company, said a new focus on computer science education is necessary to better prepare students for in-demand tech positions that are going unfilled in Idaho.

Through his bill, DeMordaunt hopes to adopt a set of nationally recognized computer science standards, develop an online repository of instructional resources, provide teachers with professional development training and foster collaboration to create postsecondary computer science courses.

“This is one small piece of the puzzle starting in our education system to start to develop computer science standards for instruction, as well as starting to provide other

cal laughter).

“But you and your spouse would make such cute kids!”

Labrador retrievers make adorable puppies, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have Rover neutered. Just because two people get together doesn’t mean they want to have children, or that they should have children.

It’s not 1884 anymore; we don’t need to have 12 kids to contribute to menial labor on the homestead in case six die of Colic.

“Be the person for your kids that your parents

weren’t for you.”

I know people say this with the best of intentions and encouragement, but I still think this one is slightly misguided.

When someone that had a traumatic childhood says they don’t want to have kids, ever, sometimes our first instinct is to reassure them that they aren’t their parents, and that their own offspring will not suffer as they did. That could very well be true, but they could very well already know that and still not want to raise kids, and verbal coddling, no matter

for a full hearing.

Computer science standards

resources for our educators out there,” DeMordaunt said.

DeMordaunt is seeking to base the initiative out of the state’s STEM Action Center and provide funding for one new full-time employee. He is also seeking collaboration between industry leaders, the STEM Action Center, the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education.

“We’re not trying to create another branch of government here,” DeMordaunt said. “What we’re trying to create is an information base that can be pushed out through the current channels of the system today.”

DeMordaunt estimated his proposal would cost $94,300 in next year’s budget for the new employee’s salary, benefits and operational costs.

Members of the House Education Committee voted to introduce DeMordaunt’s bill on a voice vote.

It is expected to return to the committee for a full hearing.

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just because you’re afraid of missing out. Physically, yes, the health risks are lower, but just because someone’s body is ready to make a baby, doesn’t mean their maturity level is. To state the obvious, a lot goes into raising a child, and I am in awe of the people who do it with dedication, discipline and love (and even they sometimes give the slight impression that they are one toddler meltdown or teenager’s eye-roll away from breaking into mania-

Bingo supports Distinguished Young Women program PRIEST RIVER – The Distinguished Young Women of Priest River will host sweetheart bingo Friday, Feb. 12 at

6 p.m. at the Priest River Senior Center.

The cost is $10 for 10 games with a $100 blackout to finish. Prizes

are homemade goodies by the ladies and door prizes.

Proceeds go towards scholarships.

Minor charged with felony pot possession

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – A 19-year-old Newport woman who was charged with felony possession of a small amount of marijuana pleaded not guilty when she appeared in Pend Oreille County Superior Court Thursday, Jan. 21.

Kourtney E. Tucker, 19, responded to a summons to appear in court.

Prosecuting attorney Gregg Hicks said Tucker had no criminal history and recommended she remain free on her own recognizance. He asked that she not possess drugs.

Defense attorney Robin McCroskey did not oppose the conditions of release.

According to a sworn statement of probable cause, Tucker was driving north on Highway 2 last October when she was pulled over for speeding. Her young child and the child’s father were passengers, with the child riding in a child’s car seat.

The Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s deputy recognized the male pas-

senger. According to the statement, he told Tucker that he had heard the man was involved with methamphetamine. The deputy asked if there were illegal drugs in the car. Tucker said no.

He asked if a drug dog would alert to anything in the car. According to the sworn statement, she allegedly said yes and said there was marijuana paraphernalia and maybe marijuana in her purse. The deputy asked for permission to search the car, which he reported she granted. He found a small glass jar containing a marijuana bud in her purse, according to the statement.

The deputy wrote in the report that he didn’t observe any signs of Tucker being under the influence. He warned her about speeding, gave her a ticket for not having liability insurance and told her he would forward a report to the prosecutor about the marijuana. He noted in the probable cause statement that he thanked her for her honesty and cooperation.

Outside of court, McCroskey said that

charging minors with a felony for possession of any marijuana was one of changes to the marijuana law made last summer. She said other jurisdictions in the state do not bring felony charges against minors possessing small amounts of marijuana.

According to media reports, last September an Asotin, Wash., the prosecutor who charged six juveniles with felony marijuana possession reduced the charges to misdemeanors after consulting the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys.

The case drew national attention because of the creation of a new felony level crime under last summer’s revisions to bring medical marijuana under state regulation.

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the well-meaning behind it, only makes it sound like they do indeed need to have their own baby to test this theory. Parenting is an optional sacrifice that requires selflessness, and there’s no shame in a person acknowledging that form of forfeiting isn’t their cup of tea. If a person is self-aware enough to admit they don’t want that responsibility, I think that’s brave and levelheaded.

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Teacher-compensation bills illicit ill feelings OLYMPIA – Testifiers praised bipartisan work, but “disappointment” and “frustration” frequented their statements at the first hearings for Senate and House bills that address teacher compensation in the 2016 state legislative session.

Teacher compensation is a part of basic education, which must be fully funded by 2018 under the Washington State Supreme Court’s McCleary decision. The court determined local tax levies have paid teacher salaries, which the justices found to be unconstitutional. Since August, the court has held the state in contempt for not producing plans to fully fund basic education from a reliable resource. That order carries a $100,000 per day penalty until the court’s mandate is fulfilled.

The bills, HB 2366 and SB 6195, establish a task force and provide $500,000 toward consultations to create recommendations for funding teacher pay. The bills also require the Legislature to take action to eliminate dependency on local school levies by the end of the 2017 legislative session.

A bipartisan work group organized by Gov. Jay Inslee in September created the bills. Members of the work group said they believe they produced bills in good faith from compromise on both sides of the aisle.

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Stevens County Title Company 509-684-4589 Colville, WA

Newport Consolidated School District

Newport Miner Newspaper 509-447-2433

Printing & Design at the Miner

Krogh Livestock & Trading

Newport, WA

Newport, WA

Seeber’s Pharmacy

509-447-2484 Newport, WA

509-447-3167

Newport, WA

Years

119 Years

117 Years

117 Years

114 Years

110

Est. 1891

Est. Approx. 1897

Est. 1899

Est. 1899

Est. 1902

Est. 1906

Mountain West Bank

Tri-Pro Forest Products

Pend Oreille Title & Escrow

The Cutter Theatre

Oldtown, ID

Newport, WA

Sherman Knapp Funeral Home & Crematory

Usk Community Club

125 509-442-3516 Ione, WA

107

Years Est. 1909 as Ione State Bank

Linger Longer Lounge 208-623-2211 Spirit Lake, ID

Newport, WA

208-437-2412

509-447-2471

509-447-2433

509-447-4632

509-446-4108

509-447-3118

Metaline Falls, WA

104

Newport, WA

Years

509-445-1433 Usk, WA

107 Years

105 Years

104

Est. 1909

Est. 1911

Est 1912

Years Est. 1912 as Metaline Falls School

McFarland Cascade Pole & Lumber

Pend Oreille County Fair

James A. Sewell & Assoc., LLC

Newport Hospital & Health Services

White Cross Pharmacy & Compounding

Newport, WA

Newport, WA

Priest River, ID Years

Est. 1922

509-445-1264

208-623-2141

Cusick, WA

Years

509-447-3626

509-447-2441

102 Years

Est. 1914

208-448-1633

100+

Sandpoint, ID

Years

100 Years

98 Years

97

Est. early 1900’s

Est. 1916

Est. 1918

Est. 1919

Years Est. 1921 as Newport Community Hospital

Elkin’s Resort

NAPA Auto Parts

Public Utility District #1

Inland Power & Light

Owen’s Grocery & Deli

Peninsula Union Church

Newport, WA

Spokane, WA

Newport, WA

Priest River, ID

208-443-2432 Nordman, ID

84

PR – 208-448-1242 NP – 509-447-4515 SP – 208-263-2171

509-447-3137

Years

509-747-7151

95

509-447-3525

94

208-448-0725

Years

82+ Years

80 Years

79 Years

78 Years

78

Est. 1932

Est. 1930s

Est. 1936

Est. 1937

Est. 1938

Est. 1938

Farmer’s Insurance

Sandpoint Furniture

Ranch Club Golf Course and Restaurant

Cusick American Legion #217

Hills Resort

Soroptimist International of Newport

Priest River, ID

Cusick, WA

Agent Bruce Hunt

509-447-3428 Newport, WA

Making your house a home 208-263-5138

208-448-1731

208-443-2551 Priest Lake, ID

Years

509-671-2552

509-445-1537

Newport, WA

Years

71 Years

71 Years

70 Years

70 Years

70

Est. 1940

Est. 1945

Est. Approx. 1945

Est. 1946

Est. 1946

Est. 1946

Country Homes Building Supply

Bliss Chiropractic Center

Nordman Store & Nickleplate Restaurant Bar & RV Park 208-443-6007

Vaagen Brothers, Inc.

Spokane Power Tool/ Couer d’Alene Power Tool

Oldtown Hardware & Rental

76 509-467-6615 Spokane, WA

69

509-447-2413 Newport, WA

Nordman, ID

509-684-5071 509-445-1732

Colville & Usk, WA

800-426-0013 Spokane, WA 800-315-9473 CDA, ID

Years

208-437-5512 Oldtown, ID

Years

68 Years

68 Years

64 Years

63 Years

57

Est. 1947

Est. 1948

Est. 1948

Est. 1952

Est. 1953

Est. 1959 at Pikkwik

Haney Lumber & Supply, Inc

Riverbank Family Restaurant & Fay’s Lounge

Lane Mountain Company

Selkirk ACE Hardware

Valley, WA

Oldtown, ID

509-467-4960

509-684-2150 Colville, WA

57

208-437-0892 Oldtown, ID

509-937-2221

208-437-5669

Years

Colville Glass

WA & ID

888-254-9773 Colville

Years

55 Years

55 Years

52 Years

51 Years

50

Est. 1959

Est. 1961 as Fay’s Steakhouse

Est. 1961

Est. 1964

Est. 1965

Est. 1966

Oxarc, Inc.

Blue Slide Resort

ABC Heating & Electric

EZ-Knit Fabrics

Pat’s Pumps

Cusick, WA

Colville, WA

Gem State Miner Newspaper

509-535-7794 Spokane, WA

509-445-1327

509-684-2018

509-684-2644 Colville, WA

Years

509-292-2322 Elk, WA

509-447-2433 Oldtown, ID

48 Years

47 Years

47 Years

47 Years

45 Years

45

Est. 1968

Est .1969

Est. 1969

Est. 1969

Est. 1971

Est. 1971

Years

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Ben Franklin 208-437-4822 Oldtown, ID

Newport, WA

44

Special Mobility Services

Making it a better place to live.

Shafer’s Heating & Cooling

Bekkering Automotive 509-467-6560

509-442-2144

509-534-7171

208-772-2815

Spokane, WA

42

Spokane, WA

Hayden, ID

Cedar RV Park, LLC Ione, WA

Years

42 Years

42 Years

41

Est 1972

Years Est. 1974 as Sprouse-Reitz

Est. 1974

Est. 1974

Est. 1974

Est. 1975

Priest River Mini Storage

J & J General Contractors

Davis Auto Rebuild

Penrith Farms

Fogle Pump & Supply, Inc

Priest River, ID

Oldtown, ID

Country Lane Embroidery/ T-Shirt Shop

Years

208-448-1273

42

7A

208-437-4769

509-684-3137

509-447-2996 Newport, WA

Colville, WA

Years

800-533-6518

509-447-4224

Colville, WA

Newport, WA

39 Years

38 Years

37 Years

37 Years

36 Years

35

Est. 1977

Est. 1978

Est. 1979

Est. 1979

Est. 1980

Est. 1981

Eve’s Leaves

Mountain West Bank

Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services

Laclede Convenience Store & Deli

Pend Oreille Veterinary Clinic

Scandinavian Affair

Newport, WA

LeClede, ID

Oldtown, ID

208-263-0712 Sandpoint, ID

509-447-5642 Newport, WA

35 Years

Est. 1981

Colville Auto Repair 509-684-3581

34

509-447-2274

34

Years Est. 1982 as Pend Oreille Bank

Years Est. 1982 as Family Crisis Network

HDB Marine (Harrison Dock Builders)

Carey’s Auto Body, Inc. 509-684-2587

Sandpoint, ID

Years

33 Years

33

Est. 1982

Est. 1983

Est. 1983

Wiggett’s Marketplace Antiques

Storro & Luckey Masonry

Office Services, Inc.

34

208-689-3248

Years

33 Years

32 Years

32

Est. 1983

Est. 1983

Camden Ranch Christmas Trees & Event Center

Pend Oreille County Library

Elk, WA

Newport, WA

33

Harrison, ID

208-263-7722

208-437-2145

208-263-3892

Colville, WA

Colville, WA

Years

Years

208-448-2941

208-448-0888

Priest River, ID

Years

32 Years

32

Est. 1984

Est. 1984

Est. 1984

Est. 1984

Royal Flush Septic

Pioneer Insurance Company

Newport Vision Source

ISU Pacific Far West Insurance

509-447-5629

Newport, WA

Sandpoint, ID

509-447-2264

208-664-1524

Coeur d’Alene, ID

Priest River, ID

509-447-2945

Years

208-263-1426

509-447-2111

Usk, WA

Years

31 Years

31 Years

31 Years

31 Years

31

Est. 1985

Est. 1985

Est. 1985

Est. 1985

Est. 1985

Est. 1985

Aerocet, Inc.

Red Rose Carpet Cleaning & Janitorial

Roger’s Body & Frame

Ponderay Newsprint

Rivertown Financial Services, Inc

Just Because Fashion & Gifts

Priest River, ID

Newport, WA

509-292-2543

31

208-448-4001

Priest River, ID

208-437-5298

30

Oldtown, ID

509-447-4225 Newport, WA

Newport, WA

509-445-1511 Usk, WA

208-437-0577

Years

509-447-2762

Years

30 Years

30 Years

29 Years

29 Years

29

Est. 1986

Est. 1986

Est. 1986

Est. 1987

Est. 1987

Est. 1987

Pooch Parlor

Muzzy Fast Stop

Pend Oreille Valley Sportsman

Petroglyph Printing & Signs

J’s Upholstery

Newport Dental Center

509-684-5480 Colville, WA

208-437-5132 Oldtown, ID

28 Years

Est 1988

Bonner Saw & Power Equipment

27

Years Est 1989 as Fiedler Fast Stop

Concept Cable 208-437-4544 Newport, WA

509-447-2590

25

25

Newport, WA Years

Est. 1991

Inland Feed & Farm Supply 509-276-8070

Newport, WA

Years Est. as Burrough’s House Printing 1991

Golden China 509-447-2753 Newport, WA

Deer Park, WA

208-448-1522

Priest River, ID

208-437-3636

509-671-2554 Newport, WA

Years

509-47-3105 Newport, WA

25 Years

24

Est. 1991

Est. 1992

Cathy’s Cafe, LLC

Perfection Tire & Auto

Metaline Falls, WA

Newport, WA

509-446-2447

Years

509-447-3933

24 Years

23 Years

23 Years

23 Years

22 Years

22

Est. 1992

Est. 1993

Est. 1993

Est. 1993

Est. 1994

Est. 1994

Eagle Electric

Bronkhorst Logging

Sandpoint UPS Store

Kardos Plumbing

John L. Scott Real Estate

Sherry Spencer Re/Max

Elk, WA

Sandpoint, ID

Newport, WA

Newport, WA

208-443-3165 Priest Lake, ID

509-292-9701

208-263-0261

509-671-7855

Years

509-447-3144

Select Associates, Inc.

Colville, WA/ Newport, WA

22 Years

22 Years

22 Years

21 Years

21

Est. 1994

Est. 1994

Est. 1994

Est. 1995

Est. 1995

Years

(509) 684-1000 509-447-2620

21

Years Est. 1995- Realtor, 2007 with ReMax

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Emerald Automotive

The Property Shoppe

Priest River, ID

Ponderay, ID

Priest Lake, ID

208-448-2443

208-263-3483

208-443-7103

Class 8 Trucks 509-534-9088 Spokane, WA

Life Care Center of Sandpoint

Elk Septic Tank Service 509-292-8599

208-265-9299

Elk, WA

Sandpoint, ID

21 Years

20 Years

20 Years

19 Years

19 Years

18

Est. 1995

Est. 1996

Est. 1996

Est. 1997

Est. 1997

Est. 1998

Sago Naturals & More

J&K Concrete, Inc.

Floors & More, Inc.

Mary’s Feed & Farm

Guardian Pest Control, Inc.

Chewelah, WA

Priest River, ID

Priest River, ID

Oldtown, ID

Colville, WA

Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy

18

18 Years

17

Est. 1998

Est. 1998

Est. 1999

Connie’s Cuts

Inn at the Lake

Newport, WA

Newport, WA

C & C Barber Shop

877-935-2633

Years

509-671-6179

208-437-1016

509-447-5772

208-448-1914

Years

509-447-3734 Newport, WA

208-437-2046

17

509-684-3834

17

Years

509-447-3898 Newport, WA

Years

17

Est. 1999

Est. 1980’s

Est. 1999

Liberty Painting

Dawn Porter John L. Scott Realtor

Blanchard Inn

Years

208-437-3353 Oldtown, ID

Years

208-437-3137 Blanchard, ID

208-610-9060 Newport, WA

16 Years

16 Years

16 Years

16 Years

16 Years

16

Est. 2000

Est. 2000

Est. 2000

Est. 2000

Est. 2000

Est. 2000

Owl Fence

Children’s Learning World, LLC

Varno, LLC

Karaoke By Marj

Habitat for Humanity Colville Thrift Store

Chandrea Farms Dog Boarding & Training

509-276-2359 Clayton, WA

509-447-5541 Newport, WA

208-448-4482

16

Priest River, ID

Years

16

Est. 2000

Est. 2000 as Pooh Corner

H&D Diesel, Inc.

Gopher’s Diesel Repair

Newport, WA

Colville, WA

509-447-4699

Years

509-684-6637

16

Post Falls, ID

509-684-2385 509-684-2314 Colville, WA

509-710-8939

15

15

13

208-704-3843

Est. 2001

Years Est. 1991 as Colville Valley Partners

R&L Enterprises, Inc.

Cedar Chest General Store, LLC

Chattaroy, WA

Priest River, ID

Ione, WA

Years Est. 2000 as Varno Construction

Riverside Automotive Service & Repair 509-292-8979

Years

Years

208-448-1080

509-442-2144

Newport, WA Years

Est. 2003

Rival Roofing 208-610-6656

Oldtown/Sandpoint, ID

13 Years

13 Years

12 Years

11 Years

11 Years

11

Est. 2003

Est. 2003

Est. 2004

Est. 2005

Est. 2005

Est. 2005

Emery Accounting

Mountain Chicks

Church of Faith

Westside Pizza

Denise Stewart Attorney at Law, PLLC 509-447-3242

The Willows Massage & Bodywork Studio 509-671-7035

Newport, WA

9

Newport, WA

208-448-1000

Priest River, ID

11 Years

Est. 2005

Treasures A to Z

509-447-0418

509-442-2209 Ione, WA

208-437-0150

509-447-2200 Newport, WA

Oldtown, ID

Years Est. 2006

10 Years

Years

Years

Years

Est. 2006

Est. 2007

Est. 2007

Est. 2010

Pull N Save

Aqua Plumbing

Mead, WA

Sandpoint, ID

Petticoat Junction

ET’s Thrift & Things

Gerald’s Garage II

Newport, WA

Newport, WA

10

509-928-4000

208-265-2782

Newport, WA

9

Years

208-818-3403

6

509-671-1758

208-437-3304 Oldtown, ID

Years

6

Years

5

Years

4

Years

4

Years

4

Years

Est. 2010

Est. 2011

Est. 2012

Est. 2012

Est. 2012

Est. 1992

Infinity Cafe

Bradley Insurance “Independent Agent of AFLAC” 208-265-1888 Ponderay, ID

Newport Towing

Top Frog Brewery

Pawsitively Posh Pet Salon

Alta Forest Products

Newport, WA

Priest River, ID

208-448-4898

Priest River, ID

3

3

Years

Years

Est. 2013

Est. 2013

509-447-1200

509-671-2884

3

Years

Newport, WA

Years Est. 2013

3

Est. 2013

208-448-0818

2

Years Est. 2014

3

208-290-4547 Naples, ID

2

Years Est. 2014

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JANUARY 27, 2016 |

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always do, you get left with this big cliffhanger at the end. I had to find out what happened, so I just kept buying them. Plus I had to know how the story got to that point, so I started collecting previous issues.

It just kept growing from there.”

The Amazing Spiderman is a particular favorite of Parks, but his tastes run the gamut from mainstream to subversive, and across the aisle between powerhouse publishers Marvel and DC, as well as independent publishers.

He owned a comic book store in Nebraska called Fantastic Library for three years before moving back to Pend Oreille County, where he attended Newport and Cusick schools as a child.

“My parents moved us to Wyoming when I was teenager,” Parks said.

“When people ask me why I moved back here, it’s because Wyoming and Nebraska have no trees. It’s beautiful here.”

Parks decided to start selling comic books at A to Z as a way to share his fondness for the medium with others. Since many of the books are priced at half of what they are worth in buyer’s guides, he’s not

looking to get rich.

“I have the ones (comics) set aside that I want to keep, then the rest get priced and put out on the shelf,” Parks said. “Sometimes, if someone has a special order, I’ll see if I can get it for them, but I already have a job, so I don’t need this to make money.

It’s just a fun hobby.”

It’s a pastime that Parks enjoys sharing with others.

On Halloween, the store gave away more than 300 Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman comics to area children.

“I don’t think kids are reading comics anymore, because you really don’t see them at the store like you used to,” Parks said.

“But the industry has exploded from when I was a kid. You have at least two major movies come out in theaters every year based on comics, plus loads of television programs. It’s a good time to be into comics.”

Parks credits comic books for instilling a love of literature into his life, and not just comic books.

“It’s more of a nostalgia thing with comics, but it’s because of them that I’m into a variety of genres and authors,” Parks says.

“Anyone who says that comic books don’t count as reading, I disagree.”

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TUESDAY, FEB. 2

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library

STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations

FORGOTTEN CORNER QUILT GUILD: 6:30 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting - Ione Catholic Church

METALINE FALLS GUN CLUB MEETING: 7 p.m. - 72 Pend Oreille Mine Road, Metaline Falls

THURSDAY, JAN. 28

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3

STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

FRIDAY, JAN. 29 STORY TIME AND CRAFTS: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

MONDAY, FEB. 1 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library EMERGENCY FOOD BANK BOARD: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations COMMISSIONER KISS OFFICE HOURS: 3-6:45 p.m. Ione Library WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting - Ione Catholic Church IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m.

- Clerk’s Office

W H O TO C O N TA C T

Office space rental available METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre has two office spaces available for rent.

Both are located on the upper level. Room B is renting for $125

per month and Room C is $75.

The rooms do not have windows or access to running water, although a portable sink unit is available for

Young actors perform Jan. 29, 30 at Cutter METALINE FALLS – The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Rumpelstiltskin” will be held Friday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m.

The musical play will feature two touring actors surrounded by the children of Metaline, Metaline Falls, and Ione. Tickets are $5 per person and reservations are strongly encouraged.

The play will be held

at The Cutter Theatre in Metaline Falls.

With up to 50 young actors on stage, parents, grandparents, family and friends fill up the seats quickly. To make reservations, contact The Cutter at 509446-4108 or stop in during business hours at The Cutter office.

If a sell-out audience occurs, unpaid tickets will be release a half hour prior to each performance.

Metaline Falls council gets new member METALINE FALLS – Tessin Maxwell is the newest member of the Metaline Falls Town Council. She took office at their regular meeting Jan. 12.

Maxwell was appointed to the position left vacant with the retirement of long-time councilmember Sue Huntley.

Maxwell will hold the position until the next election, when she intends to run for the remainder of the current term.

Maxwell grew up in the Metaline Falls area, and is a graduate of Selkirk High School.

After completing her college degree, she returned to the area recently with her husband, Erin, and their three children.

The Council meet-

ings for Metaline Falls are held on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall.

The public is always welcome to these open meetings. For more information, please contact the Town Hall at 509-446-2211.

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Washington DC 20510 202-224-3441 Website: www.cantwell.senate.gov Local: U.S. Courthouse 920 W. Riverside, Suite 697 Spokane WA 99201 509-353-2507 Sen. Patty Murray (D) 154 Russell Senate Office Bldg.

Washington DC 20510 202-224-2621 Website: www.murray.senate.gov Local: 10 N. Post St. Suite 600 Spokane WA 99201 509-624-9515 Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) Fifth Congressional District 203 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515 202-225-2006 Website: www.mcmorrisrodgers.house.gov Local: 10 N. Post St. Suite 625 Spokane WA 99201 509-353-2374

State

Governor Jay Inslee (D) Office of the Governor PO Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 360-902-4111 Relay operators for the deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov Legislative District 7 Sen. Brian Dansel (R) 115B Irv Newhouse Building PO Box 40407 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 360-786-7612 E-mail: Brian.Dansel@leg.wa.gov District Office: 319 W. Hastings Suite B205 Spokane, WA 99218 509-340-9107 Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7988 E-mail: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Home Office: 20 N. Main St. PO Box 1 Omak, WA 98841 509-826-7203 Rep. Shelly Short (R) 427A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7908 E-mail: short.shelly@leg.wa.gov Home office: 147 North Clark Ave. Suite 5 Republic WA 99166 509-775-8047

Washington Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 During session, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Sponsors needed for young actors METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre is hosting its annual week with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. This year’s production is “Rumpelstiltskin.” Each young actor pays a $30 tuition to be involved in the program to help off-set the nearly $3,000 fee for the week-long residency. Many children in the area cannot afford the tuition, so “acting scholarships” are offered.

The Cutter needs help by sponsoring one or more children with a scholarship. A contribution of $30 for each child can be made either by check, mailing it to The Cutter Theatre at PO Box 133, Metaline Falls, WA, 99153, or by calling The Cutter at 509-446-4108 and paying by credit card.

Contributions are tax deductible, and will help one of the young actors have an amazing experience on the stage. For more information, please call The Cutter at 509446-4108.

rent. Janitorial services are also available.

To view the office space, please contact Executive Director Chelsea Doerschlag at The Cutter Theatre,

509-446-4108 or visit during business hours M-W-Th-F from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park Street in Metaline Falls.

Evans wins Poetry Out Loud contest METALINE - Freshman Destiny Evans was declared the winner of the Poetry Out Loud competition held Friday, Jan. 22. The school competition for was held at Selkirk High School. All high school students competed at the classroom level. Eight contestants, two from each of the English classes, competed.

Freshman Destiny Evans was declared the winner.

Contestants were judged in several categories including: physical presence, voice and articulation, dramatic appropriateness, evidence of understanding, overall performance and accuracy.

Leininger, Clarinda VanDyke and Donivan Johnson judged the event.

Evans will compete Wednesday, Feb. 3 at the Bartlett in Spokane for the regional competition. For more information on Poetry Out Loud visit the website: www. poetryoutloud.org

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Trees to be cut to enhance flight path IONE – The Federal Aviation Administration contacted Ione city council member John Redinger about the flight path at the south end of the Ione Airport, the county’s only airport.

Redinger reported at the Jan. 6 city council

meeting that more trees will be cut this summer to enhance the flight path.

Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim gave a report on law enforcement calls.

The number of calls for 2015 was down com-

pared to 2014, as was the number of calls in December.

County commissioner Steve Kiss reported that the county budget had been passed and that discussion continued on the transfer station.

The new rates will go

into effect in Feb. 1.

Kiss also fielded questions about the PUC Ponderay Newsprint Mill power contract dispute.

Kiss reported that PNC and the PUD will work on the terms of the power contracts.

PUD: Business relationship goes back 25 years FROM PAGE 1

low power use projections for 2017. The newsprint company owners filed a case in Spokane County Superior Court seeking a declaratory judgment that the company is not in breach of contract. The contracts require any court cases be filed in Spokane County.

In a written statement attributed to newsprint company manager Myron Johnson, the company says that the two sides were not able to agree on a resolution when they met Jan. 19 and 20. He said that Ponderay Newsprint Company is committed to continuing its operations and working cooperatively towards a solution to the contract dispute.

The two-day meeting focused on the cur-

rent market conditions impacting both sides and the options for getting PNC to a new pricing arrangement, PUD General Manager Colin Willenbrock said in a written statement. The PUD reiterated its commitment to working with PNC ownership to keep the mill running here in Pend Oreille County, including the continued supply of power necessary for the ongoing operations, he said.

“Our goal for the meetings was to clarify the ownership’s future plans for PNC and discuss mutually beneficial solutions going forward,” Willenbrock said. He said the PUD team did a good job presenting the complex financial and power arrangements between the parties. “These presentations were very helpful in moving the conversation

in a positive direction,” Willenbrock said. He said talks are expected to continue in coming weeks.

“At this time, we do not know what the end result will be, but we let PNC representatives know that any solution must protect the interests of the PUD and our general service customers,” Willenbrock said.

The contract dispute came about when PNC submitted its four-year power use projection in December. The projections are submitted annually for planning purposes.

Willenbrock noticed the projections for 2017 were unusually low, so low as to indicate the mill might not plan on operating in 2017. He said that put the newsprint company in breach of contract and he said he would seek more than $200 million

BUSY: Presidential year draws voters

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that it is expected the board will try again. Feb. 26 is the last day to file resolutions.

“Typically, when we get resolutions, they are usually close to the deadline,” Election Supervisor Liz Krizenesky said. “If the resolution is filed, and we expect it will be, there will be a special election in April.”

The cost to run an election is based on the amount of voters and how filled the ballot is. If the hospital district decides to run the bond again, it can cost an average of $20,000 to $25,000.

“That (cost) is going to be a little bit higher for the presidential primary because that election will include all registered voters in Pend Oreille County and not just in the hospital district, like the levy would,” Nichols said.

“The State reimburses us the cost of the presidential primary. The entire state is looking at a cost of $11 million for that one.”

Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman was turned down last year in efforts to move the date of the presidential primary up to early March.

Last August, Wyman requested that state election officials with the authority to change the date to move the primary to March 8. The move required a two-thirds majority, and Democrats on the committee declined, saying they would start their selection process with the precinct caucuses and ignore primary results. Republicans were willing to change the date to March 8 or March 22.

State Republicans have selected about half of their delegates based on primary results in the past, but they, too, are expected to hold caucuses sometime in March, and by May 24 they will be well into that process.

According to Nichols,

the state Democratic Party is planning to only use results from the caucuses to determine their presidential candidate, while the state Republican party is planning to use 50 percent of results from the caucuses and 50 percent of the results from the May primary.

Also, in the presidential preference primary, voters will be required to declare their respective political party, something that is not popular, Nichols pointed out.

“The majority of Washington voters have made it clear that they don’t like having to declare a political party,” Nichols said.

“We expect we might get some upset calls on that.”

Krizenesky added that in elections past, Pend Oreille County has one of the top five voter turnout rates in the state when it comes to presidential elections.

“Voter participation is always higher during a presidential election year,” Krizenesky said.

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in “liquidated damages.”

The PUD agreed in writing to continue supplying the newsprint mill with electricity so long as they continue to pay per the terms of the terminated contracts, according to Willenbrock.

In their filing in Spokane County Superior Court, the newsprint mill owners said they were not in breach of contract.

PNC says it is not in breach because the 2017 projection wasn’t due before Jan. 1, 2016. The company maintains that there is no requirement to purchase or forecast an annual minimum power requirement of 25MW. It also maintains that it adjusted the power projections Dec. 30 to show 25MW projected use each year for 20172019, which the company says resolves the PUD’s complaint.

Both sides point to a mutually beneficial business relationship going back more than 25 years.

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b r i e f ly Newport Gun Club announces results NEWPORT – The Newport Gun Club held their weekly winter shoot Sunday, Jan. 24. Following are the results: 16-yard: Dan Willner 25, Dan Reijonen 24, Nick Larson 23, John Hankey 23, Harry Williamson 23, Rob Linton 22, James Deerwester 22, Phil Flack 21, Dan Whalen 21, Duane Randolph 21 Youth: Amy Reijonen 22, Jessica Hankey 16 Handicap: Rob Linton 22, Phil Flack 22, Dan Whalen 21, John Hankey 21, Dan Reijonen 21, Bill Pickerel 21, Duane Randolph 21, Amy Reijonen 20 Continental: Dan Reijonen 21, Nick Larson 19, Dan Willner 17 Doubles: Rob Linton 41, Dan Reijonen 41, Phil Flack 37, Dan Whalen 36

Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Lamanna High School wrestling team was victorious on their own turf, coming in first overall at the Priest River Invitational Saturday, Jan. 23.

“It was a good day for us,” coach Jesse Hellinger said. “I’m also very impressed with Newport; they did well.”

The Spartans won with 75 points, with Bonners Ferry coming in second overall at 66 points and Newport in third place at 57.

Brandon Downs won

Free throw champs crowned USK – Five boys and girls from Priest River, Newport and Cusick, age 10-13, were named local champions in the 2016 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. Pend Oreille Council No. 14268 in Newport sponsored the local competition at the Camas Center Sunday, Jan. 17. All youngsters age nine14 were eligible to compete.

Chris Mackey was the boys’ champion in the 11-year-old bracket. Braelen Wade Campbell won the 12-year-old boys’ bracket and Steven Burkett was the winner in the 13-year-old category.

In the girls’ division, Olivia Tafft won the 10-yearold championship. Teresa Marie Ford Campbell won the 11-year-old championship.

Each contestant was allowed 15 free throws, with ties settled by successive rounds of five shots until a winner emerged.

Winners at this level will compete in the district competition Sunday, Jan. 31, with an eye to moving on the state and international levels.

Idaho spring turkey hunt info online Feb. 1 BOSIE – Idaho’s 2016 spring turkey information, including controlled hunts, will be available at Fish and Game offices and online by Feb. 1 at www.fishandgame. idaho.gov/public/hunt/ rules/?getPage=67.

Idaho’s spring turkey controlled hunt application period runs February 1- March 1.

Courtesy photo|Randy Mclellan

Faith Rosen goes up for a shot against Colville Tuesday night at Colville. The Grizzles beat Colville 44-40.

Lady Griz knock off No. 2 Riverside

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NEWPORT – The Newport girls basketball team sits in third place in the Northeast A League, barely out of second place after this past week, when they beat Colville and Riverside in league games. Newport is 6-3 in league play and is 7-8 overall, trailing Lakeside and Riverside, but ahead of Chewelah, Freeman, Medical Lake, Deer Park and Colville.

Riverside is also 6-3 in league play, but has a better overall record. Newport beat Colville Tuesday, Jan. 19, on the road, 44-40. Newport led 9-6 at the end of the first quarter, but trailed 17-16 at the half.

Newport scored 14 in both the third and fourth quarters, while Colville managed 23 in the half.

Hadley Stratton led the Griz with 14 points. Sammy Siemsen scored nine, Faith Rosen scored eight and Stephanie

Huang scored seven. Cyndi Lewis and Julie Schoener each scored three.

Newport knocked off No. 2 Riverside Friday, Jan. 22, winning 33-31. Newport had a big second quarter with 13 points, leading 19-13 going into the half. They On Deck: At Freeman: Friday, Jan. 29, 5:45 p.m.

Vs. Medical Lake: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 5:45 p.m.

added five to their lead with eight in the third, but Riverside’s 15 points in the fourth quarter came close to clinching the win. Huang blocked Riverside’s final shot with one second left for the win.

Stratton scored 12, Rosen scored 11 and Lewis and Huang each scored five. The Grizzlies hosted Lakeside Tuesday, after The Miner went to press.

They travel to Freeman Friday, Jan. 29, and then host Medical Lake Tuesday, Feb. 2. Both games starts at 5:450 p.m.

Selkirk beats Inchelium, Columbia

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers got a pair of home wins last week, beating Inchelium 67-44 Tuesday, Jan. 19 and Columbia 53-12 Saturday, Jan. 23.

The Rangers used a big second quarter to seal the win in the Inchelium game, a Northeast 1B North League contest.

After a fairly close 18-13 first quarter, the Rang-

ers unleashed 22 points in the second quarter, including seven points

by Steven Avey, while holding Inchelium to nine. The Rangers took a 40-20 halftime lead and added to it after the break.

“We outscored them 36-16 in the middle quarters,” Selkirk coach Kelly Cain said. The Rangers played good defense, he said.

Logan Miller led all players with 16 points.

Jacob Couch had a dozen rebounds and three On Deck: Vs. Curlew: Friday, Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m.

At Northport: Saturday, Jan. 30, 6 p.m.

Vs. Cusick: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m.

steals to go with his 14 points. Austin Robertson scored 10 points.

“Austin had a good game, with a couple See Rangers, 3B

Lady Rangers crush Inchelium, Columbia

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk girls basketball team continues to dominate the Northeast 1B North League, taking down Inchelium 69-25 and then beating Columbia 51-9 this past week.

The Rangers commanded every quarter of Tuesday’s game against Inchelium.

“We continue to focus on our defense. We want to be a great defensive team,” Selkirk coach Jack Couch said.

“We are far from great but have improved much during the second half

the championship in the 106-weight division against Riverside’s Cole Roman. Nate Nelson, 113 pounds, defeated Jesse Campbell of Kellogg, earning him second place. Riley DeMent, 113 pounds, lost 13-1 to Justin Chantry of Selkirk.

Noah Jamison, 145 pounds, came in first against Riverside’s Jared Lenz. Larry Naccarato, 152 pounds, “came out on fire” according to Hellinger, pinning Gage Norton of St. Marie’s in 1 minute and 24 seconds.

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Healthy Lady Panthers sweep the week

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

Blocked shot leads to Newport win

By Michelle Nedved

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Priest River takes championships at wrestling invite

By Sophia Aldous

Results announced from Metaline Falls Gun Club METALINE FALLS – The Metaline Falls Gun Club held their weekly winter shoot Sunday, Jan. 24. Following are the results: 16-yard: Mike Barton 24, Arlie Ward 24, Larry Jungblom 24, Ken Gert 24 Ladies 16-yard: Lisa Enyeart 21, Diane Luhr 21, Kathy Goodnight 13, Alicia Haney 12 Youth 16-yard: Brayden Taylor 16, TJ Taylor 14, Kory Enyeart 13, Parker Jenkins 9 Handicap: Bruce Gagliardo 23, Warren Dunbar 22, Lisa Enyeart 21, Larry Jungblom 21, Tony Zaren 21 27-yard: Sam McGeorge 19 Doubles: Johann Mayrhofer 35

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of the our season.”

They led 16-3 at the end of the first quarter, and were ahead 37-8 at the On Deck: Vs. Curlew: Friday, Jan. 29, 6 p.m.

At Northport: Saturday, Jan. 30, 4:30 p.m.

Vs. Cusick: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m.

half. The second half was almost as bad for Inchelium, with the Rangers adding 15 to their lead.

Four Rangers scored in doubledigits: Whitney Dawson scored 15 and grabbed eight rebounds, Hannah See Girls, 3B

CUSICK – The Cusick girls basketball team played with a full healthy team this past week, and it paid off. They beat Columbia 65-20 on Friday and followed that up with a 68-57 win over Wellpinit.

“Friday we played Columbia. (It) was the first night we had the first seven healthy all together.

We were able to get the underclassmen a lot of time in that game,” coach Gary Reese said.

“Everyone played hard; it was a great team win.”

Cusick scored 48 points in the first half, holding Columbia to just two.

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Selkirk takes on variety of opponents at mixer, tournament

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

REPUBLIC – The Selkirk High School wrestling team got a chance to mix it up with several other teams last week, first at Republic High School, Thursday, Jan. 21, then at the Priest River Tournament Saturday, Jan. 23 at Priest River Lamanna High School.

At the Republic wrestling meet, in a match against Wilbur Creston Keller (WCK) Selkirk’s Justin Chantry, 126 pounds, pinned Ethen Teesch. Calvin Rood, 132 pounds, pinned RJ Strozyk,

‘Jared Taft looked strong this year, but unfortunately he suffered an arm injury and is now out for the season.’

Keith Saxe

Selkirk Coach

Courtesy photo|Randy Mclellan

Koa Pancho dribbles around a Colville player Tuesday night, Jan. 19, at Colville. The Grizzlies won the Northeast A League contest 64-37.

Newport boys split league games

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport boys basketball team played twice last week, beating Colville 64-37 Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Colville and losing 44-39 to Riverside Friday, Jan. 22 at Riverside. Both were Northeast A League games. Newport got off to a quick start against Colville, up 15-4 at the end of the first quarter and up 26-11 by the half. They came out after the half and outscored Colville 24-11.

Kyle Zorica and Robert Owen led Spartan scor-

ing, each with 16 points.

Koa Pancho scored 13 points.

The Riverside game was tougher, with the teams tied at eight after the first quarter. They added more in the second and had a 21-16 halftime lead. The teams battled through the 13-12 third quarter, with Riverside outscoring Newport. The Grizzlies had a 16-5 fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to save the game.

Scoring was spread around, with eight Newport players getting on the board. Zorica was high scorer with eight points.

Newport is in third

place, with a 6-3 league record. They trail LakeOn Deck:

and Zayren Bubb, 138 pounds, pinned Jacob Seekins. Wyatt Stoddard, 195 pounds, pinned Cole Rosman, and Meric Merkley, 145 pounds, lost by a pin. Hunter Carman, 160 pounds, lost to Mason Anderson.

Going up against Oroville, Selkirk’s Tommy Lininger, 120 pounds, pinned Louis Vasquez. Logan Bailey, 132 pounds, pinned Johnny Castillo, Bubb pinned Ryan Scott, and Meric Merkley pinned Kacey Dewitte. Carman pinned David Ingress, and Colbe Merkley, 126

pounds, beat Hunter Devon.

In the battle of Selkirk versus Brewster/Pateros, Justin Chantry lost to Jose Garcia from Brewster, Bailey lost to Luis Solice of Pateros, Hunter beat On Deck: Vs. League Teams: Saturday, Jan. 30, noon At Springdale: Saturday, Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m.

Gabe Garcia of Brewster, Stoddard won over Chris Varela from Brewster, and Hoffman pinned Alex Garcia of Brewster.

In facing off against Republic, Rood lost to Randy Roadway, Chantry beat Gunner Hilderbrandt with a pin, Colbe Merkley beat Tyler Haddenham with a pin, Bailey lost to James Inabint, Meric Merkley won with a pin against Jacob Schreir, and Carmen beat Chance Weaten.

“Jared Taft looked strong this year, but unfortunately he suffered an arm injury and is now out for the season,” coach Keith Saxe said. “We hope he heals fast and can’t wait to see him back next year.”

Last Saturday took the Rangers to the Priest River Invitational where Carman, Justin Chantry, and Colebe Merkley took first place and Ryan Issakides wrestled at 113 pounds and took third place. Bubb took also took third. The Rangers had an overall score of 56.

Selkirk wrestled at Kettle Falls High School Tuesday, Jan. 26. Results for that meet will be available in next week’s newspaper.

Selkirk High School will host league wrestling teams Saturday, Jan. 30. On Saturday, Feb. 6 at 9:30 a.m. the Rangers will wrestle at Springdale High School.

At Freeman: Friday, Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m.

Vs. Medical Lake: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m.

side (7-2) and Freeman (8-1) and are ahead of Medical Lake (6-3) and Colville (3-6).

The Grizzlies hosted Lakeside Tuesday, after The Miner went to press.

They will travel to Freeman Friday, Jan. 29 for a game that starts at 7:30 p.m. They’ll be home Tuesday, Feb. 2, for a game with Medical Lake that starts at 7:30 p.m.

Cusick tops Columbia, falls to Wellpinit

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers boys basketball team played two road games last week, traveling to Hunters for a game with Columbia Friday, Jan. 22 and to Wellpinit for a game Saturday, Jan. 23.

The Panthers came away from Columbia with a solid 75-36 win.

“We shot the ball well and played good defense, too,” Cusick coach Rob Seymour said.

Cusick got off to a quick start, leading by four after the first quarter and was up 37-20 by halftime.

“Dylan Hendershott made three big threes,” Seymour said, part of 18 points Hendershott scored. He and Joe Cutshall led Cusick scoring with 18 points each, but scoring was spread out, with everyone getting on the scoreboard.

At Wellpinit, things didn’t go as well, with the Panthers losing 5744.

“We couldn’t throw the ball in the hoop,” Seymour said. “We missed way too many shots.”

Still, it was close through the first quarter, with Cusick trailing 12-10. Wellpinit added eight more points to the lead in the second quarter. The first half saw Cusick give up quite a

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

The Grizzlies’ Kinoah Bowman (left) squares off against his Deer Park opponent Thursday, Jan. 21.

Newport wrestling loses to Deer Park, gains ground at Priest River

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

Courtesy photo|Kelly Driver

Cusick Sophomore Colton Hansen goes up strong in a game at Columbia Friday, Jan. 22. Cusick won 75-36.

few turnovers, Seymour said.

Spirit White had a good game, with five points, 18 rebounds and four assists. “He played really well,” Seymour said. Tyson Shanholtzer On Deck: Vs. Northport: Friday, Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m.

At Republic: Saturday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.

At Selkirk: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m.

scored 14 points and grabbed six rebounds and Cutshall had 10 points for Cusick, including a pair of 3-pointers.

Cameron Cotter scored a half dozen, includ-

ing a 3-pointer, Colton Hansen hit a 3-pointer, part of his five points and Bryce Nomee scored four points. Cusick is in fourth place in the Northeast 1B League North, with a 6-5 record, behind Selkirk (7-4), Curlew (7-4) and Republic (10-2). The Panthers have an overall record of 6-8. The Panthers have three regular season games left. They will play at Northport Friday, Jan. 29, at Republic Saturday, Jan. 30, and at Selkirk Tuesday, Feb. 2, with all games starting at 7:30 p.m. The top four from the league will advance in post season play.

NEWPORT – It was a learning experience for the Newport High School wrestling team when they took on Deer Park High School Thursday, Jan. 21 at a home meet. None of the Grizzlies won their respective matches against Deer Park, considered one of the best high school wrestling teams in the state, but the meet lead to some valuable insight, according to Newport wrestling coach Steffen Ellison.

“We didn’t do the best during this dual, but we know what we need to do now,” said Ellison.

“We need to slow down a little and make the matches our own.”

Tyler Ward, 132 pounds, lost to Jake Miller of Deer Park by pin in the first round.

Newport’s Freedom Struthers, 138 pounds, lost to Ethan Newman by pin in the first

round. Alex Smith, 145 pounds, lost to Deer Park’s Brent Hog in the first round by pin. Coming in at 160 pounds, Fritz Turner lost to Caden Boswell by pin in the first round. Breadon Corkrum, 170 pounds, lost to Nell Lockwood 8 - 4. Newport’s Kinoah Bowman, 182 pounds, lost to Hunter Leuefeild by pin in the second round. Michael Rowe, 195 pounds, lost to Deer Park’s Jared Boswell by pin in the first round.

Joe Luback, 220 pounds, lost to Cody Devore by pin in the second round. Newport’s Alex Solis, 285 pounds, lost to Trevor Eicher by pin in the first round.

“The good thing about wrestling Deer Park is that we will be able to see them again at districts, so we can hopefully get a win back from them,” Ellison said.

The Grizzlies faired better at the Priest River Invite Saturday, Jan. 23 at Priest River

Lamanna High School, placing third overall.

Newport’s Jonas Romanos, 120 pounds, took third place with a win over Selkirk. Jordan Battle took second place and Corkrum took first place. Newport’s Lance Knight, 195 pounds, took second place against Gregory Fitzmorris. At 285 pounds, Solis took first against Priest River. Joe Luback, 220 pounds, took second place against Selkirk.

“We had some really great matches with some great wrestling, and if this is what we will look like for the rest of the year then I’m hoping that we will put this success into districts that is fast approaching us,” Ellison said.

Newport will wrestle Priest River Wednesday, Jan. 27, 6 p.m. at Priest River Lamanna High School and Thursday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m. at Jenkins High School in Chewelah.

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Lady Spartans struggle against Moscow

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

Priest River’s Zachary Huddleston wrestles one away from a Kettle Falls player Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Priest River. The Spartans won 52-28.

Priest River beats Kettle Falls

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River boys basketball team beat Kettle Falls 52-28 in a non-league game played at Priest River Tuesday, Jan. 19.

They didn’t have as much success in their next two games, losing at home 54-48 to Sandpoint Friday, Jan. 22 and 50-42 to Genesis Prep in Bonners Ferry.

The Spartans got out to a quick start against Kettle Falls, running up a 20-8 lead in the first quarter and getting to a 35-11 halftime lead.

Thomas Luckey led all players with 19 points. Mason Clark had the most rebounds – seven – to go with eight points.

Scoring was spread around, with nine Spartans getting on the scoreboard. Friday, Jan. 22, the Spartans hosted Sandpoint, losing 54-48.

In this game the Spartans started slow, down 21-7 by the end of the first quarter. Priest River played an even 14-14 second quarter and outscored Sandpoint 27-19 in the second half but couldn’t overcome the first quarter

deficit.

Hunter Hartwig, Clark and Luckey all hit 3-pointers. Andrew Jeter hit a pair On Deck: Vs. Bonners Ferry: Friday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Vs. Kellogg: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m.

of threes and led Spartan scoring with 12 points.

The next day the Spartans travelled to Bonners Ferry, where the played Genesis Prep, losing the non-league contest 50-42.

The game was fairly close, with Priest River trailing by three at the end of the first quarter and by four at the half. Genesis had a good third quarter, outscoring the Spartans 13-10 and withstanding a Priest River fourth quarter rally to win the game.

Hartwig was the only Spartan to score in double figures, with 15 points.

Priest River has a 1-1 Intermountain League record, with an overall record of 6-8.

They will be at home for the next two games, hosting Bonners Ferry Friday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. and playing Kellogg Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m.

Wrestling: Fitzmorris was champ From Page 1B

Gregory Fitzmorris won the championship against Newport’s Lance Knight in the 182-pound weight division. He also won the Most Outstanding Wrestler award for his division.

“He’s on another level,” Hellinger said.

“He has continually wrestled hard and

proven himself.”

Josh Coombes, 195 pounds, lost to Bonners Ferry’s Caleb Garing.

Sammy Hernandez, 285 pounds, came in second On Deck: Vs. Newport: Wednesday, Jan. 27, 6 p.m.

At Coeur d’Alene Tournament: Jan. 29-30

after being pinned in the third round by Alex Solis. Trevor Rusho,

160 pounds, came in third against Newport’s Fritz Turner.

Upcoming wrestling matches for Priest River include Wednesday, Jan. 27 versus Newport, 6 p.m. at Priest River Lamanna High School, followed by a tournament at Coeur d’Alene High School Friday, Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. that will stretch into Saturday, Jan. 30, starting at 9 a.m.

Rangers: Selkirk defense kicked in From Page 1B

threes,” Cain said. “We had five guys score eight points or better.”

The Rangers stayed focused when they played Columbia, Saturday.

Columbia scored seven in the first quarter, but didn’t score that many in the rest of the game, as Selkirk’s defense kicked in.

Cain wasn’t apologetic about the big win.

“We went out and played basketball,” he said. “We played all 12 of our players and 10 of them scored. I think everyone got a shot.” Miller led Selkirk scoring with 16 points. Couch had 14

points and 10 rebounds and Robertson had 13 points. The season is winding down, with just three games left.

The Rangers travel to Curlew Friday, Jan. 29, for a 7:30 p.m. game. They will be at Northport Saturday, Jan. 30, for a 6 p.m. game. The Rangers will finish the regular season with a game against Cusick Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Cusick won by five the first time these two team played at Cusick earlier this year.

The Rangers are in third place, with a 7-4 league record, behind Curlew (7-4) and Republic (10). They are a game ahead of Cusick, which has a 6-5 league record.

PRIEST RIVER – While the Priest River girls basketball team continues to struggle in non-league play, they sit in second place in the Intermountain League, behind Timberlake, but ahead of Kellogg and Bonners Ferry.

Priest River beat Kettle Falls Tuesday, Jan. 19, 44-40, but lost to Moscow Saturday, Jan. 22, 41-22 Saturday.

Priest River outscored Kettle Falls in each of the first three quarters against Kettle Falls.

They led 20-15 at the half, and then added two to their lead with 10 in the third, but Kettle Falls outscored the Spartans 17-14 in the fourth. It wasn’t enough to catch up.

“I like how we stayed composed when Kettle

made a number of runs to cut our lead,” head coach Gary Stewart said. “We didn’t panic, and finished the game by hitting some big shots and playing solid defense.”

Alyssa Carey led the Spartans with 17 points, seven rebounds and three steals.

Avery Summers scored 11, Melissa Krampert scored six and Genevieve Hurd scored five.

Tabitha Wilson scored four and Catherine Gamma added a free throw.

Priest River trailed by just four points heading into the second half of their game against Moscow on the road Saturday.

“We did such a great job against their big post, Gracey Meyer, their leading scorer, holding her to just four points,” Stewart said.

“They hit some perimeter shots at the end of the third to open it up, and then we lost our confidence offensively.

But from a defensive standpoint, we played great interior defense to stop a much bigger On Deck: Vs. Bonners Ferry: Friday, Jan. 29, 6 p.m.

team.”

Moscow outscored Priest River 14-6 in the third quarter and then added seven points to their lead with 10 in the fourth while holding Priest River to three.

Carey scored eight for Priest River. Rachel Akre scored five, Krampert added three and Morgan DeMent, Avery Summers and Wilson each scored two.

Priest River hosts Bonners Ferry Friday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. in a league game.

Girls: Gabi Rick had a double-double From Page 1B

Rick scored 14 points and pulled down 10 rounds, while Gabi Rick scored 11 points and had 10 boards. Jennifer Goodnight scored 10 points, Jenna Couch scored nine and Mackenzie McAnerin scored six.

Emma Avey scored two and Hannah Jensen and Ellen Huttle each added a free throw.

Coach Couch said that although the Rangers defeated Inchelium earlier in the season, they were not able to really pressure the Hornets in the half court.

“This last week we showed that we can really defend in the half court. All nine players scored and all nine

defended.”

It was ugly for Columbia Saturday, Jan. 23, when Selkirk beat them 51-9.

Selkirk held them scoreless in the second and third quarters.

“The Lady Lions program is really down this year,” Coach Couch said.

“Just a few short years back the Columbia girls basketball program had a run of four straight years of placing at the State 1B Tournament.

“We were able to start a few of our young ladies that would not normally start.

We were able to play our less experienced players in the majority of the minutes.”

Hannah Rick scored 14, Huttle scored 11, and

McAnerin scored six.

Couch, Gabi Rick, Goodnight and Jensen each scored four. Dawson and Avey each scored two.

Huttle and Gabi Rick also combined for 22 rebounds.

The Rangers are in second place in the Northeast 1B North League, behind Republic. They lead Cusick, Northport, Curlew and Ichelium.

“Our defensive approach will be very valuable to our success heading into the district tournament starting Feb. 10,” coach Couch said.

Selkirk hosts Curlew Friday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m., then travel to Northport Saturday, Jan. 30 at 4:30 p.m., and then host Cusick Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m.

Panthers: Strangeowl scored 16 From Page 1B

The second half was a bit more even, with Cusick scoring 19 to Columbia’s 18.

Gracie Strangeowl led all scorers with 16 points.

Racheal Wynne and Nicole Stensgar each scored 11, Brianna Balcom and Cassidy Hansen scored seven, and Renee Wynne scored six.

Taylor Allen and Jocelin Nenema scored four each. Cusick played Wellpinit Saturday.

They lost to the Redskins by 15 points their first matchup of the season.

“It was fun seeing how competitive the girls are now,” Coach

Reese said. “Our roster is getting deeper and deeper with the competition we have in practice day in and day out.”

Cusick led throughout the game, up 16-12 at the end of the first quarter and up 32-28 at the half.

The Panthers added five to their lead with 36 in the second half.

Reese is looking forward to the rest of the season.

“I get excited about the rest of the season writing this email,” he said, when writing to The Miner.

Nenema led the Panthers with 18, followed

by Racheal Wynne with 15 and Baclom and Renee Wynne with 12 a piece.

Kaleigh Driver scored three.

On Deck: Vs. Northport: Friday, Jan. 29, 6 p.m.

At Republic: Saturday, Jan. 30, 6 p.m.

At Selkirk: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m.

The Panthers are in third place in the Northeast 1B North League, with a 8-4 league record and 10-6 overall. They trail Republic and Selkirk, but are ahead of Northport, Curlew and Inchelium.

The Panthers host Northport Friday, Jan. 29, then travel to Republic Saturday, Jan. 30 and to Selkirk Tuesday, Feb. 2. All three games start at 6 p.m.

s p o rt s s c o r e b o a r d Bowling Thursday, Jan. 17 Thursday Niters Team Won Lost Northwest Renovations 37 23 Newby’s 36 24 Gutter Gang 34 26 Plain Nasty’s 30 30 Wilkinson Rentals 27.5 32.5 Diesel Dawgs 23 37 Family Ties 23 21 King Pins 21 11 Enforcers 17.5 42.5 Team 10 14 18

High Scratch Game: NWR 734; High Scratch series team: Family Ties 2,080; High HCP Team Game: NWR 871; High HCP Team Series team: Wilkinson Rentals 2,546; High Scratch Game- men Duane Jones 243; High Scratch Series-men Duane Jones 645, High Handicap Game-men Ralph LeGrande 263, High Handicap series – men, Ralph LaGrand 700, high scratch game women Karen Batsch 188; High scratch series women Sharon Smith 491; High HCP game-women, Karen Batsch 263; High HCP series women Karen Batsch 663.

Split conversions: Larry Burnham 3-10, Floyd Degele 4-6-7, 3-6-7-8-10, Randy Edgar 3-9, 3-10.

Friday, Jan. 15 Friday Night Leftovers

Team Timber Room Party of Four O.K. Lanes Knights Realty Pooch Parlor EZ-Rider Gutter Gang King Pin Nifty Fifty

Won Lost 47 21 42 26 37 31 35 33 34 34 31 37 31 37 30 38 30 34

High Scratch Game Team: Timber Room 844. High Handicap Game Team: Knights Realty 896. High Scratch Series Team: Timber Room 2,403. High Handicap Series Team: Knights Realty 2,593. High Scratch Game: Jeff Huling 265, Laura O’Brien 192. High Handicap Game: Jim Hudson 254, Teri King 268. High Scratch

Series: Jeff Huling 670, Laura O’Brien 558.

High Handicap Series: Don Plattenberger 693, Teri King 677.

Converted Splits: Evie Logan 3-10, Mel Logan 2-7, Judy Gregonis 4-5.

Wednesday, Jan. 20 Lucky Ladies My Favorite Things 45 35 Morning Glories 45 35 Country Lane Sparklers 44.5.5 35.5 Country Lane 39.5 40.5 Golden Girls 39 41 Stateline Girls 27 53 High game scratch: Liz Pope 201.

High game handicap: Liz Pope 238. High series scratch: Liz Pope 495. High series

handicap: Liz Pope 606. High team game scratch: Country Lane 606. High team game handicap: Morning Glories 797. High team series scratch: Country Lane 1,687.

High team series handicap: Country Lane Sparklers 2,246.

Converted splits: Lola Balison 3-6-710, Liz Pope 4-5-7, Vicki Nolting 6-6-10, Esther Wilkinson 4-5-7, Wendy Leslie 3-10, Marcia York 3-10-2.

Friday, Jan. 22 Friday Night Leftovers Team Timber Room Party of Four O.K. Lanes Knights Realty

Won Lost 49 23 44 28 40 32 38 34

Pooch Parlor EZ-Rider Gutter Gang King Pin Nifty Fifty

38 32 32 30 30

34 40 40 42 38

High Scratch Game Team: Timber Room 827. High Handicap Game Team: Pooch Parlor 900. High Scratch Series Team: Timber Room 2,332. High Handicap Series Team: Pooch Parlor 2,604. High Scratch Game: Jim Hudson 245, Jen Hudson 210. High Handicap Game: Gary King 260, Sherry Loveridge 236. High Scratch Series: Shelby Thomas 641, Jen Hudson 526. High Handicap Series: Jim Goss 679, Sherry Loveridge 678.

Converted Splits: Kelly Jo Hilliard 2-4-9, Julie Hanson 3-7, Laura O’Brien 5-6, 3-10.

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Eating lunch at Sadie Halstead Elementary School

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unchtime is a popular part of the school day, especially when strawberry flavored milk is served, as it was Friday at Sadie Halstead Elementary School in Newport.

Children eat in shifts, with the youngest children eating first.

Lunch time is pretty structured for kindergarteners. There is a taste test part, where youngsters are invited to taste something and give a thumbs up or thumbs down on the taste.

Children are invited to play the quiet game before they head off for 15 minutes of video watching at the end of their half hour lunch.

In Newport, as in many area schools, many students qualify for free or reduced price lunches based on household income. Students who pay full price pay $2.35 for lunch.

All Photos By Don Gronning Kindergarten student Hunter Miner and Jackson Wininger have a discussion over lunch.

Kindergarteners spend the last 15 minutes of their half hour lunch time watching “The Jungle Book,” video.

Kindergartener Cedar Kirschbaum looks on while Peggy Cornelius and Makayla Peone wonder what could be in the Cheetos bag. Abby Martin watches from the right.

There are plenty of apples and applesauce available at lunch.

Debra Zwarg dishes up the main course while first grader Keonah Kells reaches for some applesauce. Taitan Smith is in the middle.

These three first graders look over the selection of vegetables Friday. Pictured are Sahra Martin, adult helper Jenifer Gervais, Carter Baumann and Dolly Jeffrey.

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b r i e f ly Master Gardeners share secrets of successful gardening NEWPORT – Come learn secrets of effective gardening when Master Gardeners present “Growing Your Garden from Seed” on Thursday, Feb. 11, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at the Pend Oreille County Extension Office meeting room, 227 S. Garden Avenue, Newport (formerly Tri-County Health Building).

People will learn tips and techniques for extending the short summer growing season by starting plants, inexpensively, indoors from seeds; sample various planting mediums and tools and go home with a sample potted seed “ready to grow.” Refreshments will be offered.

The cost for the class is $5 for community members and $3 for Master Gardeners. Please pre-register by calling the WSU/ Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 509-4472401 to provide contact information should the class schedule change and ensure adequate materials for all participants will be available.

The Skookum Creek Music Company at Hospitality House Friday NEWPORT – Friday Night Live will feature The Skookum Creek Music Company Friday, Jan. 29, at the Hospitality House, at 216 S. Main in Newport. The free concert starts at 7 p.m. This versatile local band will perform a broad range of their original and standard songs. Come enjoy the evening with them.

Pend Oreille Players Open House Feb. 12 NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Players Association will hold an Open House party for their new location at 236 S Union Ave. Friday, Feb.12, from 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. The public is invited o attend the event and tour the Pend Oreille Playhouse.

For more information, call (509) 447-9900.

Blanchard busy in February BLANCHARD – There are a number of events happening in Blanchard in the next few weeks. In addition to the Out of the Woods Family Theater production of “Comic Book Artist” Feb. 4-6, there will be a handgun safety class Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Blanchard Community Center at 9:45 a.m. The class, which will go until 4 p.m., will be a fundraiser for the Kidwell family, who lost their home in a New Year’s Day fire. The class costs $45, with all proceeds to benefit the Kidwells.

People must register in advance at www.PistolProf.com then callRussell Spriggs at 208-660-8877 for payment information.

Saturday, Feb. 20 there will be a scholarship Italian luncheon/fundraiser for the Sarah Jones Memorial Scholarship fund at the Blanchard Community Center at 1 p.m. A concealed weapons class will be offered at the Blanchard Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m.

Call Bill Bailey at 208 2450914. The class costs $40.

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Soroptimist Club birthday party Feb. 6 NEWPORT - Soroptimists of Newport are hosting a morning coffee on Saturday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m.

– noon at the Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W 1st St.. in honor the club’s 70th birthday.

All adult women in the Newport and Priest River area are invited to discover how Soroptimists work to support women and children in this area, the United States and abroad. Coffee, fruit, juices

and breakfast goodies will be served. There will be historical pictures and birthday cake. The public is invited to learn about all the activities and community support activities the group sponsors in the local area. For further information, please call Micki Weisbarth at 509-671-2552.The word Soroptimist means “Best for Women” and that is what the organization strives to achieve.

Newport Soroptimists follow the goals of Soroptimist International in supporting Women and Girls in the United States and abroad.

In Newport the Soroptomists sponsor the Girl of the Month, at Newport High School, to recognize seniors who have outstanding academic, athletic, and leadership in their school. A scholarship is presented each year to two of these outstanding girls.

The Soroptimists also support the Priest River Young Woman of the Year program and contribute to local groups, including supporting the Newport Health Foundation in the purchase of Digital Mammography for the hospital, and support the Newport Meals on Wheels Program. Soroptimist Membership is open to all women in the Newport and Pend Oreille Valley area.

Library winter book sale Jan. 29-30 NEWPORT – The Newport Friends of the Library are holding a winter book sale Friday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m.4p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 30, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The sale is inside the library and has a large selection of paperback and hardcover books for purchase. All books are $2 per bag. The proceeds from the book sales benefit the children and teen programs at the library.

Stock up on reading materials for for the winter.

For questions, please call Sandy Loskill 509-4475935 or hloskill@yahoo. com

Courtesy photo|Tricia Woods

Enjoying the winter outdoors A new day dawns in Pend Oreille County as Fred Woods rides his snowmobile near his family’s cabin located several miles north of Little Pend Oreille Lakes. Woods and his wife, Tricia, took time Thursday, Jan. 14, to travel up the Thomas Mountain Road, which straddles the Stevens County and Pend Oreille County line.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, Jan. 27 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m.

- Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for locations

Thursday, Jan. 28 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m.

- Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Celebrate Recovery: 5:30 p.m. - House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Friday, Jan. 29 Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208946-6131.

Friday Night Live: 7 p.m.

- The Skookum Creek Music Company performs at Hospitality House, Newport

Saturday, Jan. 30

Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Computer Basics for Adults: 10 a.m. to Noon Newport Library

AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library

Sunday, Jan. 31 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Feb. 1 Bonner County Homeschool Group: 2:30 p.m.

- Priest River City Park Priest River Chamber Board: 4 p.m. - Chamber Office Youth Advisory Council: 4 p.m. - Blanchard Library Newport Maws and Paws Booster Club: 6 p.m. - Newport High School Library Newport Lions Club: 6:30 p.m. - Kelly’s Restaurant, Call Ota Harris at 509447-4157 Blanchard Lions: 7 p.m.

- Blanchard Inn Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick

Tuesday, Feb. 2 Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. Priest River Assembly of God Church Soroptimist International of Newport Business Meeting: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Weight Watchers: 5:306 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Kaniksu Lodge 97: 6 p.m.

- VFW Hall in Priest River Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church Pend Oreille County Search and Rescue: 7 p.m. - Newport Health Center Basement

Wednesday, Feb. 3 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m.

- Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Pend Oreille Rock and Gem Club: 6 p.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Calispel Post 217: 6 p.m.

- American Legion in Cusick Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m.

- Blanchard Community Center

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 101 S. Scott • Newport Sunday Morning 10 a.m.

(509) 939-0676 CalvaryNewport@aol.com / 97.3 FM “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”

John 6:35

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

(Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Dale Wise - 509-447-3687

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH of Diamond Lake Corner of North Shore Road and Jorgens Road Informal Family-style Worship Sundays 10:00 a.m.

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Services - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.org

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

4912 Spring Valley Road Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. -- Sunday School (509) 447-3588

Learn to deer proof plants at Priest River Library PRIEST RIVER – While spring is still some weeks away, now is the time to think about planning gardens. People who need encouragement to endure the rest of this winter are invited to join Chicky Groat for a free slide presentation of deer-resistant plants for yards. Do they really exist? Come to the Live & Learn class, “ Deer Proof Plants”, on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the Priest River Library, 118 Main Street. Groat is often asked by her landscaping customers if such plants are compatible with the local climate zone. Come find out at this presentation.

The second Live & Learn class for February will be Healing Teas, presented by Raquel of Tender Loving Cuisine on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Have you ever wondered how to alleviate headaches or stress without taking a pill? Certain herbs can be made into tisanes that may have healing benefits.

Call 448-2207 for more information or check the library website at http://westbonner.lili.org for additional programs throughout the year.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

HOUSE OF THE LORD

3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Nursery Care Available Rev. Russell Clark 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

“United Generation Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6 p.m.

Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com

Community Church Directory

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT CATHOLIC MASSES

www.pocoparishes.org Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m.

Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. - 4:00 p.m.

Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows LeClerc Creek Rd. Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m.

Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Worship Service 10 a.m.

(509) 447-4338

REAL LIFE NEWPORT

“Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.”

Worship Time: Sunday 10:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com

Human happiness consists only in drawing closer to the Threshold of Almighty God, and in securing the peace and well-being of every individual member, high and low alike, of the human race. ‘Abdu’l Bahá Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time September - May AWANA - Tuesday 5:30 p.m.

The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm

PEND OREILLE GRACE FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY 2 tim 2:15 God’s word rightly divided 208-610-3193 • 509-671-1716 509-671-1436

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obituari es William Albert Coan Newport

Beloved husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather, William Albert Coan of Newport passed away Jan. 13. He was 74.

Bill was born in Missoula, Coan Mont., April 29, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Margaret Coan, his brother Bert Coan, and a son, Warren.

He is survived by his loving wife Myrna; daughters Clarinda, Stephanie, Celeste and Melissa; and son Jeremy; six step children, Mike, Joe, John, Cindy, Colton and Cory as well as 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, Jan. 30, at 3 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church on Highway 2, Newport.

Reception will be held following the service at the church.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

Rickard “Rick” Duane Lindburg Newport

Rickard “Rick” Duane Lindburg left this world peacefully on Jan. 20, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s.

Rick was born Jan. 18, 1942, Lundburg in Mackay, Idaho, to Roland and Helene Lindburg. Rick attended all 12 years of school in Prosser, Wash., and held down all manner of jobs in his youth, from being a newspaper delivery boy, to working at the local drug store/soda fountain.

He particularly enjoyed his morning shift at the soda fountain before school, betting on the day’s sporting events with the morning coffee crowd, while brewing up his well sought after Black Cows.

Rick attended Washington State University for the first half of his college career, then transferred to the University of Wisconsin where he earned his degree in Business. His studies were interrupted for enlistment into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Upon graduation he moved to Missoula, Mont., and began his 30-year career in banking. He was hired on at The First National Bank of Missoula, where he met his wife Carol. They married in 1972. Rick worked there until offered a more prominent position at Valley Bank of Belgrade, where they relocated and started raising a family.

The bank changed ownership in 1988 causing another move to Newport, where Rick worked for the Pend Oreille Bank in 1989. Rick was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease soon thereafter. In 1990 the bank changed ownership and Rick was let go.

After consulting with his family, the decision was made to keep settled in Newport and Rick took a retail position at the local Texaco. Conversing

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with the locals and travelers passing through was a tremendous joy to Rick.

He gave directions to those who had lost their way, told jokes to those who needed a pick-me-up, and made everyone feel welcome, whether fueling their vehicles up or loading up on candy to sneak into the Roxy Theater.

His daughter, Mary, was playing basketball during this time, which filled all of his spare time traveling every which way to watch her play. Saying he was her “Number One Fan” is an understatement, as was expressed by the amazingly detailed and vibrant recaps he would share with all who missed the game.

Rick cherished every moment spent with his family and his host of long-time friends. You never doubted the love that Rick had to give, always true and all encompassing. He touched the lives of so many people with his genuine smile, his unwavering kindness and his trademark sense of humor, which he admirably held strong to all the way to the end.

Rick is survived by his spouse, Carol Lindburg; his children, Jason S. Lindburg and Mary B. McDirmid; granddaughter Charlie E. McDirmid and sisters Karen Gustafson, Joanie Bertram, and Bethene Sussman.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. at Kelly’s Restaurant and Lounge, 324 W. Fourth St., Newport WA 99156.

Memorial donations can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, www. michaeljfox.org/getinvolved/donation2.php.

Ross Eugene Paulus Oldtown

Ross Eugene Paulus of Oldtown, passed away Jan. 22, from complications of pulmonary disease. He was 89. He Paulus was at home with family, and left them with a sound mind and spirit, sitting in his easy chair.

Ross was well known in North Idaho and Eastern Washington as an artisan in metal sculptures and wood inlay pieces. His work has been featured in galleries throughout the area and is best known for his Great Blue Heron silhouettes. He also gave out produce from his backyard garden to neighbors, local businesses, and the food banks each summer.

Ross’s parents moved to Dalton Gardens in 1931, where they ran a successful market produce farm – Paulus Gardens. He attended Dalton Gardens Elementary School and graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1945. He is a World War II Army Veteran having served in Japan in the 11th Airborne, and as an EOD Technician. Ross made a trip to Washington D.C., in 2013 with his brother Raymond on the Honor Flight for World War II Veterans to tour the war museums.

Ross was on the Army’s track team running the 440, and won awards as an excellent marksman.

After the war Ross went to Yale University on the G.I. Bill to the Progressive See obituaries, 10b

Editor’s note: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights. Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online.

Pend Oreille County

Monday, Jan. 18 TRAFFIC OFFENSE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of illegal parking.

DISORDERLY: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of security requesting a female be removed from the building.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Washington Ave., report of a homeless male sleeping inside the post office.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Grizzly Loop and Southshore, report of vehicle left at this location since last Friday.

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THEFT: Rocker Box Lane, report of a game camera taken and another game camera broken into and memory card missing.

DISTURBANCE: Hwy. 211, complainant reports brother trying to plow complainant in her driveway and almost backed into her car.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of suspicious vehicle.

DISTURBANCE: W. 4th St., report of male and female in the road yelling at each other.

CHIMNEY FIRE: Westside Calispel Rd., report of chimney fire in residence the column is bright red and it is overheating.

violence physical.

Friday, Jan. 22 DISABLED VEHICLE: Scotia Rd., report of a vehicle blocking the road.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a vehicle theft.

SEARCH WARRANT: Selkirk St., report of search warrant executed.

POSSIBLE DUI: W. Walnut St., repot of white Chevrolet truck driving erratically.

MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: LeClerc Rd S., report of a mailbox being damaged.

ACCIDENT: Green & Hwy. 2, report of a non-injury accident.

TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of trespassing.

WEAPON OFFENSE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of weapon offense.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of suspicious person.

FOUND PROPERTY: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of found property.

Wednesday, Jan. 20

VIOLATION OF ORDER: E. 5th Ave., report of a violation of protection order.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of tree that is approximately two feet around blocking both lanes.

AACIDENT: Spring Valley Rd., report of vehicle in the ditch after hitting a mailbox.

HARASSMENT: S. Washington Ave, complainant reports being harassed by a male who had assaulted her previously.

THREATENING: Southshore Diamond Lake, complainant reports receiving a strange phone call making threats.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a suspicious circumstance.

Saturday, Jan. 23

HARASSMENT: W. 1st St., report of subject being harassed.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of suspicious vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Spruce St., report of light on in apartment.

TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of trespassing.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 6th St., report of suspicious vehicle.

THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of theft.

West Bonner County

Monday, Jan. 18 TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 57, Priest River, report of traffic hazard.

DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake, report of a family offense.

TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Hwy. 2, Priest River, Michale Phillips of Oldtown, was cited and released for driving without privileges.

ARREST: Hwy. 41, Martin M. Hackett, 28, of Oldtown was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

Tuesday, Jan. 19 MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: 6th St., Priest River, report of violation.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., Newport, report of juvenile problem.

TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a trespasser.

PARKING VIOLATION: Kluth St., Priest River, report of parking violation.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: Veit Rd., white truck reported in the ditch.

ACCIDENT: McKenzie Rd. and Bennett, report of one vehicle non-injury slide off.

PARKING VIOLATION: Harriet St., Priest River, report of parking/snow removal violation.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of a tree blocking the northbound lane.

ARREST: Alvin A. Wickey, 59, of Newport arrested for driving while intoxicated.

PARKING VIOLATION: E. Jackson Ave., Priest River, report of parking violation.

BURGLARY: Jorgens Rd., report of caller finding her back door kicked in when returning home.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, report of juvenile hitting his mother.

PHONE OFFENSE: Nina Drive, complainant reports subject keeps calling her and her daughter in the middle of the night.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 1st St., report of white male throwing snowballs at a house and cameras.

AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 211, deputy assisted in traffic control while a semi truck was being pulled out of the ditch.

AGENCY ASSIST: 4th & Hwy. 41, Oldtown, assist Bonner County in looking for a wanted person.

NOISE COMPLAINT: S. Calispel Ave., report of subject in a vehicle playing music very loud.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: W. 6th, report of a stolen vehicle.

RECOVERED VEHICLE: W. 6th, report of officer recovering a stolen vehicle.

WANTED PERSON: Hwy. 2 & Scotia Rd. E., report of subject with a warrant found walking down the road.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 211, report of a large dog running loose on complainant’s property.

INTOXICAITON: N. Hayford Rd, Airway Heights, security reported intoxicated subjects.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a female propositioning people.

INTOXICATION: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of an intoxicated person being inappropriate with customers.

Tuesday, Jan. 19 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211, report of semi off in the ditch on the south bound side of road.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 211, report of neighbor’s dogs coming onto complainant’s property and attacking the goats.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: Deer Valley Rd., report of abandoned Dodge Durango at the end of the complainant’s driveway.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of outside bench damaged over the weekend.

HARASSMENT: Coyote Trail, complainant reports receiving harassing phone calls and text messages.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Sean B. MacLean, 48, of Post Falls arrested on out of county warrant.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., January R. Rolie, 47, of Priest River arrested on out of county warrant.

TRESPASSING: Rocky Creek Rd., report of trespassing.

ARREST: Harold L. Henthorn, 55, of Metaline booked and released for driving while license suspended.

ARREST: Ella W. Allen, 44, of Oldtown arrested for theft in the 3rd degree.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: Yergens Rd, report of silver Toyota Tundra left within last 24 hours.

TRAFFIC OFENSE: S. Cass Ave., report of black Chevrolet truck left on the sidewalk.

THEFT: N. Washington Ave., report of a chainsaw taken.

INTOXICATION: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of intoxicated subject.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Hwy. 20, complainant reports the neighbor has been shooting for 30 minutes.

MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: N. Hayford Rd., report of malicious mischief.

Thursday, Jan. 21

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Hwy. 2, report of several dogs that appear to be malnourished and living in dirty conditions.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 6th Ave., report of a suspicious person in the area.

THEFT: Northshore Diamond Lake rd., report of mail missing from mailbox and it was delivered.

ACCIDENT: W. Walnut St., caller reporting a hit and run that occurred within the last half hour.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Scott and 1st, Newport, report of golden retriever running loose.

THEFT: Phay Rd., Elk, report of theft of an iPad. ARREST: Washington and Larch St., Newport, William Bryan Falk, 54, of Colbert arrested for driving under the influence and attempting to elude.

VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of vehicle prowl.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Lehigh Ave., complainant reports wife is throwing items around the house.

INTOXICATION: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of intoxicated subject.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2 and Northshore Diamond Rd., report of white pickup that slid off into the ditch.

Sunday, Jan. 24

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Pioneer Park, report of a deer in north bound lane.

ACCIDENT: Coyote Trail and Deer Valley, report of a vehicle slide off.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Box Canyon Rd., report of dogs chasing deer through the reporting party’s yard.

TRANSPORT: Airway Heights, officer transporting inmates to court.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Harworth Rd., report of two males taking dead standing trees.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 31, report of female with a bruise on the side of her head.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of Geo Metro in the ditch and two males walking around vehicle.

DECEASED PERSON: Calispel St., report of deceased person.

RECOVERED VEHICLE: W. Greenwood Rd., report of recovered stolen vehicle.

ANIMAL NOISE: W. Pine St., report of ongoing problem with neighbor’s dog barking.

THEFT: LeClerc Rd N., report of theft.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, Priest River, report of dog running at large.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Mountain View Rd., Blanchard, report of a suspicious person.

Wednesday, Jan. 20 No reportable incidents

Thursday, Jan. 21 TRAFFIC HAZARD: Saunders Rd. & Hwy. 41, Blanchard, report of traffic hazard.

CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT: Outback Loop, Spirit Lake, report of child abuse.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 57, Priest River, report of a juvenile problem.

DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Jackson Ave., Priest River, report of domestic dispute.

TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Hwy. 2 & Bodie Canyon Rd., Priest River, report of traffic violation.

Friday, Jan. 22 TRAFFIC HAZARD: State Ave. & 4th St., Oldtown, report of a traffic hazard.

UNATTENDED DEATH: Ockert St., Oldtown, report of unattended death.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, Priest River, report of abandoned vehicle.

Saturday, Jan. 23 RECKLESS DRIVING: N. Idaho Ave., Oldtown, report of reckless driving.

Sunday, Jan. 24 TRAFFIC VIOLATION: 2nd St. & E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River, Chelsie Appelgate of Newport, was cited and released for driving without a license.

ARREST: Kourtney E. Tucker, 19, of Newport, arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

SEX OFENSE: Monumental Way, report of possible sexual assault.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of car flipped over.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Garden Ave., Newport, complainant reports receiving disturbing letter.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Phay Rd., complainant reports phone was stolen last night.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle that hit a moose.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of possible accident non-injury.

HARASSMENT: Newport area, request to speak to a deputy about a subject harassing him.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Hwy. 2, report of assault between two family members.

TRESPASSING: 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Height, report of trespassing.

HARASSMENT: Pine Hill Rd., complainant reports receiving calls and texts from a blocked

AGENCY ASSIST: 12 St. & Hayford, Airway Heights, assisting with a call of domestic

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2015405 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF RATE INCREASE: TIPPING FEES INCREASE FOR DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Pend Oreille County, Washington, has approved an increase in the rates for tipping fees for solid waste disposal on February 1st, 2016. The tipping fees will increase at the Deer Valley, Usk and Ione Transfer Stations to $137.00/ton, minimum flat rate of $10.00 for 0-140 lbs.

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Clerk of the Board, Rhonda Cary Published in The Newport Miner on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2016. (48-5) ____________________________ 201604 PUBLIC NOTICE PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD NOTICE OF HEARING The POC Weed Board will hold a hearing at the regularly scheduled meeting, Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at 2:15 PM in the Weed Board office, located in the County Courthouse Annex, 418 S Scott Ave; Newport.

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(52-2) ___________________________ 201607 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Cause No.: 14-2-00181-5 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Cause No.: 14-2-00181-5 Order of Sale: 11/23/2015 Issued: 11/23/2015 WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY AS, SUCCESSOR TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR CBASS M O R T G A G E L O A N A S S E TBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CB3 Plaintiff, vs.

DEAN HUNT; ANGELA M. HUNT; ALSO ALL P E R S O N S O R PA RT I E S U N KNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendant(s).

TO: Dean Hunt; Angela M. Hunt; occupants of the premises; and any persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint; The Superior Court of Pend Oreille County has directed the undersigned Continued on 8B

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January 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2016.

(49-4) Published in the Newport Miner JanuSheriff of Pend Oreille County to sell ___________________________ ary 20 and 27, 2016. (51-2) the property described below to sat__________________________ isfy a judgment in the above-entitled 201612 action. The property to be sold is PUBLIC NOTICE 201615 described as: CALL FOR BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE Parcel 1: Tract 1 of Coulston Division, PORT OF PEND OREILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC TIMBER Short Plat Book 1, Page 58. Records DIESEL FUEL SALE of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, Sealed bids will be received by the Department of Natural Resources will WA. Except therefrom that portion Port of Pend Oreille until 2:00 p.m., auction timber to the highest bidder. conveyed to the State of Washington February 5, 2016 and then read on Contract terms and bidding informafor highway purposes as set forth in February 9th at approximately 9:00 tion is available by calling Northeast Instrument #216713. a.m. for furnishing off-road diesel fuel Region at (509)684-7474 or by visitParcel 2: That portion of Tract 2 of to the Port for the period of March ing the Region Office at Colville or Coulston Division, Short Plat Book 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017. Product Sales & Leasing Division, 1, Page 58, Records of the Auditor Fuel shall be delivered to the loco- Olympia. Bidding information may of Pend Oreille County, Washington, motive units and other storage tanks also be obtained at the County Audimore particularly described as fol- for the Pend Oreille Valley Railroad tor’s office. Bidding begins at 10:00 lows: The East 200.00 feet of the and shall be on a keep filled basis. a.m. at the Northeast Region Office, North 449.70 feet.

Fueling locations shall consist of Usk, Colville, WA on February 9, 2016.

Commonly known as: 331061 High- WA. and Priest River, Idaho or other TOWER FIRE SALVAGE, App. No. way 2, Newport, WA 99156 locations that may be from time-to- 093222, approximately 17 miles by The sale of the above-described time arranged to satisfy delivery road north of Usk, WA on part(s) of property is to take place: requirements.

Sections 30 all in Township 35 North, Time: 10:00 a.m.

Deliveries are to be metered into the Range 45 East, Sections 36 all in Date: Friday, February 12, 2016 tanks at the time of delivery by the Township 35 North, Range 44 East, Place: Pend Oreille County Hall of supplier with notation as to the loco- W.M., comprising approximately Justice; Front Door, East Entrance motive or tank delivery number and/ 8,484 Mbf of Timber. Minimum ac229 S. Garden Avenue or location. Port reserves the right ceptable bid will be $1,308,000.00.

Newport, WA 99156 to draw random samples for testing This sale is Export Restricted.

The judgment debtor can avoid the of any delivery. Failure to provide sale by paying the judgment amount samples or a failed test may result Published in The Newport Miner on of $318,858.44, together with inter- in immediate termination of Contract. January 20 and 27, 2016. (51-2) est, costs, and fees, before the sale Port reserves the right to reject any or ____________________________ date. For the exact amount, contact all bids and to waive any informality the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s in the bids.

201621 Office.

Bid Proposal document may be PUBLIC NOTICE DATED this 28th day of December, obtained by contacting Kelly Driver, NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 2015 Manager, at the Port office 509-445- The Newport Planning Commission ALAN A. BOTZHEIM, SHERIFF 1090 or by email at kellyd@povarr. will be holding a meeting on February PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASH- com.

1, 2016 to discuss changes to the INGTON Sealed bids must be submitted in du- Newport Comprehensive Plan. The by: plicate with “Fuel Bid” clearly marked meeting will be held in City Council Ciara Williamson, Civil Deputy on the left side of the envelope.

Chambers, 200 S. Washington, NewBids may be mailed or hand delivered port, WA at 5 p.m.

Published in The Newport Miner on to: Port of Pend Oreille, 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180 Published in the Newport Miner on

Continued from 7B

January 27, 2016. (52) ___________________________ 201623 PUBLIC NOTICE S U P E R I O R C O U R T O F T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF STEVENS No. 2016 4 00006 7 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) In the Matter of the estate of: MAX F. KOCH Deceased.

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the Creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 20, 2016 Continued on 9B

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Continued from 8B David Guilliams, Personal Representative c/o McGrane & Schuerman, Charles P. Schuerman, WSBA #14636 Attorney at Law 298 South Main #304, Colville, Washington 99114 509 684-8484 Published in The Newport Miner on January 20, 27 and February 3, 2016. (51-3) ___________________________ 201626 PUBLIC NOTICE Pend Oreille County Fire District 5 is holding a supplemental budget meeting on February 2nd, 2016, at Station 51. Station 51 is located at 406722 SR20, Cusick, WA 99119.

This request is to cover the district’s match money for our 2015 Assistance to Firefighters Grant and to establish a fund to replace Engine 52.

This meeting will occur at 6:45 p.m. followed by our regular commissioner meeting at 7p.m. Any questions call or e-mail Chief Jay Foster at 509-671-2286 or chief@pofd5.org.

Jay Foster Fire Chief Published in The Newport Miner on January 20 and 27, 2016. (51-2) ____________________________ 201627 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Newport City Council at the Newport City Hall located at 200 S Washington Avenue, Newport, Washington on February 16, 2016.

The purpose of the public hearing is to review final project performance on the City of Newport Water System Plan Update project funded

by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

The City Hall is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate the needs of special classes of citizens including handicap accessibility or interpreter will be made upon receiving twenty-four hour advance notice. Contact City Administrator Ray King at 509-4475611.

Published in the Newport Miner on January 27 and February 3, 2016.

(52-2) ____________________________ 201628 PUBLIC NOTICE PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County requires all individuals or companies wanting to perform any construction or improvement to any electrical facility, distribution, transmission, substation work, communications, right-of-way clearing and maintenance of lines for the District to be “pre-qualified” as required in RCW 54.04.085.

In order to qualify to bid on the District’s projects, a person, firm, or corporation shall meet the following requirements: 1) Adequate financial resources, or the ability to secure such resources; 2) The necessary experience, organization, and technical qualifications to perform the proposed work; 3) The ability to comply with required performance schedules taking into consideration all of its existing business commitments; 4) A satisfactory record of performance, integrity, judgment, and skill to perform the proposed work; 5) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

Contractors may obtain an application by accessing the District’s website at www.popud.org or by contacting Eileen Dugger, Contracts Administrator, at (509) 447-9345 or edugger@popud.org.

Published in The Newport Miner on January 27, 2016. (52) ___________________________ 201629 PUBLIC NOTICE Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County Vendor List Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, as required by RCW 39.04.190, is notifying the public of the existence of a vendor list and soliciting new vendors. The purpose is to seek vendors not presently on the District’s vendor list who can provide materials, equipment, sup-

plies, or services for the District.

The vendor list consists of companies that provide materials, equipment, supplies, or services for the District, i.e. electrical equipment, office furniture, communication equipment, vehicles, hydroelectric equipment, building and facilities equipment, and other equipment and supplies and services.

Vendors not already on the list may obtain applications by contacting the Contracts Administrator at (509) 447-9345 or edugger@popud.org.

Published in The Newport Miner on January 27, 2016. (52) ___________________________ 201630 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON SMALL WORKS ROSTER Pursuant to Washington State Statute RCW 39.04.155 and RCW 54.04.070, the Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County maintains a Small Works Roster of Contractors who wish to submit proposals for various contracts with an estimated cost not exceeding $300,000. The roster is comprised of contractors who have requested to be placed on this roster and who are properly licensed and registered to perform such work in the State of Washington.

Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County invites all contractors, who are not currently on the PUD’s Small Works Roster, and who are interested in performing small works construction and to contact the Contracts Administrator at 509447-9345. A form will be forwarded to all inquiries to be completed and returned to the Public Utility District for inclusion of your company in the Small Works Roster. Minority and women-owned contracting firms are encouraged to respond. Contractors who are currently on the Small Works Roster do not need to re-apply.

Published in The Newport Miner on January 27, 2016. (52) ____________________________ 201631 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The following ordinance was adopted at the regular meeting of the Ione Town Council on January 20, 2016.

The complete text of the ordinance is available for review at the Clerk’s office during regular business hours.

ORDINANCE NO. 585 An ordinance providing for the amendment, extension of and declaring an emergency in the Town of Ione’s 2015 budget. An emergency appropriation is hereby added to Street Fund 103 appropriating $3,785.54; Fund 420 Sewer M & O appropriating $5,838.98 for the underestimated expenses. /s/ Sandy Hutchinson, Clerk/Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner on January 27, 2016. (52) ___________________________ 201632 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 16-4-00002-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of PEGGY FLORENCE MILLER, Deceased.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim.

The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: January 27, 2016.

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Beverly Sarles, Personal Representative PO Box 1939 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-2401 Published in The Newport Miner on January 27, 2016. (52) __________________________ 201633 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Cusick Town Council in the Cusick Community Center, 105 1st St., Cusick WA on Feb 8th, 2016, 7:00 p.m.

The purpose of the public hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from low- and moderate-income persons and persons residing in the Cusick water service area.

Up to $24,000 may be available to the Town of Cusick to fund a planning project that principally benefits low- and moderate- income persons.

An outline of the proposed Cusick Water Plant Feasibility Study will be available for review at the Town of Cusick on Feb 22st, 2016. Comments may also be submitted in writing to the Town of Cusick until Feb. 29, 2016.

The Cusick Community Center meeting room is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving 24-hour advance notice.

Contact Charlotte Yergens at (509) 445-1718.

Published in The Newport Miner on January 27, 2016. (52) ___________________________ 201634 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pend Oreille County did on January 21, 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Joanie Suttle and did on January 25, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a ramp & dock on Sacheen Lake. (FILE NO. SA16-001), Location: 32 Kohls Beach Drive; Parcel# 443130519002 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on January 21, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 4474821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than February 11, 2016.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: January 25, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on January 27 and February 3, 2016.

(52-2) __________________________ 201635 PUBLIC NOTICE Application for Coverage Under the General Permit for Biosolids Management Notice is hereby given that the Sacheen Lake Water and Sewer District (District) has submitted an applica-

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tion to the Department of Ecology to obtain coverage under the General Permit for Biosolids Management.

Pend Oreille County Community Development Department has reviewed documentation previously submitted in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and has determined that for the purposes of this proposal, SEPA requirements have been satisfied.

Any person who wants to comment on this proposal or to request a public hearing or meeting must do so, in writing. Comments or requests must be submitted to Betty Ann Bickner

by Monday, February 29, 2016.

If you wish to be included on an Interested Parties List to receive notification of activities relating to this project, please notify, in writing, Sheila Pearman. The District will provide written confirmation by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each interested person or organization that their name has been placed on the list.

Contact persons to receive questions, comments, or requests: Betty Ann Bickner Dept of Ecology 46001 N Monroe St Spokane, WA 99205 (509) 329-3505 Sheila Pearman Sacheen Lake Water and Sewer District 8272 Fertile Valley Rd Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-4641 Mike Lithgow Pend Oreille County PO Box 5066 Newport, WA 99156-5066 (509) 447-4821 Published in The Newport Miner on January 27, 2016. (52) ____________________________ 201636 PUBLIC NOTICE The regularly scheduled February meeting of the Sacheen Lake Water & Sewer District has been moved to February 4. During this meeting the Board will hold a budget hearing to amend its 2016 budget as well as make any needed amendments to the 2015 budget. The meeting will be held at the Sacheen Lake Fire Station on Highway 211 at 7:00 pm. /s/ Sheila Pearman Sheila Pearman, District Manager Published in The Newport Miner on January 27 and February 3, 2016.

(52-2) ___________________________ 201637 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Application Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on January 21, 2016, receive a complete Conditional Use Permit Application from George Weisbarth, and did on January 22, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for “Commercial Boat Storage”. Location: Within Sect. 09, T30N, R44E WM, 92 Jorgens Road, Newport, WA 99156. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Community Development Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than February 11th, 2016. The Pend Oreille County Community Development Director Required Permits: Conditional Use Permit (Pend Oreille County), Commercial Building Permit, Labor & Industries Electrical Permit.

Dated: January 25, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on January 27, 2016. (52)

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School of Photography.

Upon graduation he moved to Valejo, Calif., and ran a camera repair shop. In 1953, he married Betty Johnson of Coeur d’Alene. They had two children, a son Kevin, and a daughter Laura.

Along with Betty, they raised their children in the original farmhouse Ross’s parents built in 1932. Ross worked construction and as a millwright in local mills and mills all over the Pacific Northwest. While living in Dalton, he was instrumental in the incorporation of the City of Dalton Gardens, he was a member of the Dalton City Council and was President of the Dalton Water Association until he moved to Oldtown in 1979.

While working at Idaho Veneer in the early 60’s he

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engineered and developed the blower pipe system that is commonly used today to move sawdust and chips at the mills. Ross retired as a millwright in 1998, and then began making metal art sculptures from discarded saw mill blades in his garage, where he continued to work until a few days before his passing.

Ross was born in Geary, Okla., Dec. 16, 1926, to Gettie and Ella Paulus.

He has four siblings, Raymond, Leroy, Joy and John. Leroy and Joy have preceded him in passing.

Ross is survived by brothers John of Spokane and Raymond of Bremerton. He is also survived by his wife Betty, son Kevin and wife Tina of Kamiah, grandson Kasey and his partner Jonelle and their children Titus, Layla and soon-to-be-born child Kasey of Anchor-

age, Alaska, as well as grandson Alex of Priest Lake, daughter Laura Dowell, husband Randy of Fairbanks, Alaska, granddaughter Melanie of Roanoke, Va., grandsons Clayton and Vaughn and granddaughter Katrina all of Fairbanks, Alaska.

He is beloved by his many nieces and nephews.

Ross was an avid fisherman, hunter and cribbage player.

A memorial service is planned for Feb. 6, at 1 p.m. at the Newport Southern Baptist Church.

A memorial fund is established at Mountain West Bank to help defray medical expenses for his wife Betty.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport, WA is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com

M O ST WA N T E D EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509-447-3151. This is a regular section of The Miner. All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

Jacob A. Frueh, 35, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for attempt to elude, driving with license suspended 1st and no ignition interlock. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs Frueh 150 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon.

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Rex J. Benham, 55, is wanted on three Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to appear on original charges of driving with license suspended and use of drug paraphernalia. He is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds with

brown hair and brown eyes. His last known address was in the Cusick area.

Extradition is statewide.

Linda L. Holmes, 52, is wanted on two Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to appear on original charges of domestic violence assault 4th, and violation of no contact order.

She is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds with Holmes brown hair and hazel eyes.

Her last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is statewide.

Christina R. Price, 25, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of criminal solicitation.

She is 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 120 pounds with Price blond hair and blue eyes.

Her last known address was in the Metaline Falls area. Extradition is surrounding Washington counties only.

TRI-COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

THURSDAY, JAN. 28 PEND OREILLE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD: 10 a.m. - District Office, Newport PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD: 12:30 p.m. - Sandifur Meeting Room, Newport Hospital PRIEST RIVER AIRPORT BOARD: 6:30 p.m. Priest River City Hall

MONDAY, FEB. 1 PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse PRIEST RIVER CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall BONNER COUNTY FAIR BOARD: 6 p.m. Fairgrounds Office in Sandpoint BLANCHARD TEA PARTY: 6:30 p.m. Blanchard Community Center PROPERTY RIGHTS COUNCIL: 6:30 p.m.

- Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

TUESDAY, FEB. 2 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building

PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse PEND OREILLE PUD COMMISSIONERS: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices LENORA WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT: 10 a.m. - Skookum Rendezvous Lodge BONNER COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: 1:30 p.m. - USDA Office, 1224 Washington Ave., Ste. 101 WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Hall on Highway 57 PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5: 7 p.m. Fire Station 51, 406722 Highway 20, Cusick PEND OREILLE COUNTY FAIR BOARD: 7 p.m.

- Fairgrounds at Cusick

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3 DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road SACHEEN LAKE SEWER AND WATER DISTRICT BOARD: 3 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211 OLDTOWN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT BOARD: 5:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station No. 41 DIAMOND LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: 6:30 p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2 IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

Governor’s Clean Air Rule order draws senate-bill opposition

BY LAVENDRICK SMITH WNPA OLYMPIA BUREAU

OLYMPIA – The Department of Ecology is in the early phases of assessing its proposal for a cap on greenhouse gas emissions, and opponents already are questioning whether Gov. Jay Inslee and the agency have the authority to act on emissions and whether the rule’s impact on businesses is getting proper attention.

Inslee instructed the

department to draft a rule in July after failing to gain carbon-emissions legislation last year.

If implemented, the proposed Clean Air Rule would force the largest producers of greenhouse gasses to reduce emissions by 5 percent every three years starting in 2020, continuing to 2035.

“This is not the comprehensive approach we could have had with legislative action,” Inslee said during the an-

D E AT H N O T I C E Gerald W. Sirevog NEWPORT

Gerald W. Sirevog of Newport passed away Sunday, Jan. 24 at Newport Long Term Care. He was 83.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

nouncement of his directive to the Department of Ecology July 28.

“But Senate Republicans and the oil industry have made it clear that they will not accede to any meaningful action on carbon pollution so I will use my authority under the state Clean Air Act to take these meaningful first steps,” he said.

However, a bill this session sponsored by Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, chairman of the Senate Energy, Environment and Telecommunications Committee, attempts to block creation of the rule.

Senate Bill 6173 would prohibit the Department of Ecology from passing any rule or policy limiting greenhouse-gas emissions.

D O W N M E M O RY L A N E 100 years ago 1916 An ice river bridge over the Pend Oeille River has been in use for over a week.

County engineer Sewell completed detailed plans for a proposed bridge at Metaline.

The sale of the Idaho and Washington Northern Railroad was scheduled at Spirit Lake.

90 years ago 1926 Hopes of an interstate bridge in Oldtown were boosted as plans approved by the state, federal and county governments kicked in an additional $75,000 for the $217,000 project.

Bill Kirklin, Newport fire chief of 14 years, resigned to go to California.

80 years ago 1936 A Spokane electrical engineer and county commissioner, V.P. Campbell, toured the Newport-Usk area to research Pend Oreille County’s participation in the national rural electrification program.

A 15-man crew was making good progress excavating rock near Davis Lake for the Sacheen cut-off road. About 25,000 yards were expected to be removed.

Lights on the Oldtown Bridge were turned on for the first time in eight months, after Bonner County paid its share of the power bill.

70 years ago 1946 Farmers ordered some 32 tons of explosives through the county agriculture agency for stump removal.

The county’s grand total for wartime loan and bond purchases came to $3,293,101.

A new oxygen tent, bought with donations from local groups and individuals was set up at Newport Community Hospital.

60 years ago 1956 Paperboy Wayne Persyn was credited for an early report that saved Kelly’s Tavern in Newport from burning down.

Ellsworth Sowder and A.G. Fisher filed for election to Newport’s city council, while Mayor Bob Owen entered his name for another fouryear term.

The Miner reprinted an article from the British “Intelligence Digest” that amplified John Foster Dulles warning of the Communist threat.

50 years ago 1966 Pend Oreille and Stevens counties announced they would join to form an economic opportunity association.

Long-time area resident James Atherton died at the age of 77 in Vale, Ore. The “Teddy Bears” singing group, consisting of Betty and Vivian

Phillips, Shirley Zickler, Karen Barckley, Jane Roseburough and Suzie Koch, sang at the Spokane March of Dimes telethon.

40 years ago 1976 Louis Musso III, a sophomore at Eastern Washington State College was the winner in impromptu speaking at Seattle Pacific University’s invitational forensics tournament.

Bicentennial collections depicting the history of Pend Oreille County were nearly complete.

Dick Bockmuehl assumed duties as general manager of Courtesy Chevrolet in Newport.

30 years ago 1986 Negotiations between Newport and the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office had averted a cutoff of regular services threatened by Sheriff Tony Bamonte, but as of the previous Thursday, the suspension became effective in Cusick.

Sheriff Bamonte, on Jan. 15, wrote letters to both the city councils calling for immediate movement toward payment agreements for law enforcement services provided by the county.

Voters in the Newport School District were to hit the polls Tuesday to decide on a $421,800 two-year maintenance and operating levy.

The levy would raise $210,900 in each of the

next two years, costing property owners an estimated $1.52 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

The specter of a 145-percent liability insurance rate increase sent the Public Hospital District No. 1 commissioners looking for alternatives to paying an extra $26,000 a year – and possibly hiking patient fees to cover the costs.

Adult Spartan Booster Club, as well as serving as a Lioness member.

Mandy Shumski, Newport’s Junior Miss, finished in the top 10 in the Washington State

Junior Miss competition.

The Selkirk girls basketball team beat Columbia in overtime, scoring all 11 points in the overtime period to win 40-29.

20 years ago 1996 The Ione Community Chamber of Commerce canceled Winterfest because of difficulties in getting insurance. It was replaced with Benefit Bingo for the North County Ambulance.

A comprehensive water system upgrade for the Diamond Lake Water and Sewer system performed over the summer was declared complete.

The $1.2 million project included two new 100,000 gallon water tanks, transmission lines and the work. The work was funded by increases in monthly water bills.

The Newport girls basketball team survived a scare at the hands of Chewelah and kept their winning streak alive with a 55-45 win. Newport had a 13-3 record.

10 years ago 2006 Jan Wear was named Priest River Citizen of the Year by the chamber of commerce. Wear had served 31 years on the

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