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BR I E FLY Celebrate Dr. Seuss, watch movies at the library NEWPORT – The Newport Library will celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday Saturday, March 2, at 11 a.m. Enjoy snacks, fun and games in honor of one of the nation’s favorite authors. The movies “The Dark Knight Rises” will be shown Thursday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided from the Friends of the Library. All ages are welcome but parents need to sign a permission slip for those younger than 18. The Kids Movie Club will show “Wall-E” Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Crafts and treats will be offered. Parents need to sign a permission slip.
Camas Learning Center hosts Running Start information night March 11 CUSICK – Parents and students interested in the Running Start Program, a program where high school students can get college credits, are invited to attend the information night Monday, March 11, starting at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Kalispel Tribe of Indians’ Camas Learning Center at 109 First St. in Cusick. That night people will be able to hear about Running Start student experiences, receive an overview of the program from Institute for Extended Learning Running Start counselor Suzanne McCurdy, and learn how to enroll for fall quarter 2013. The Running Start Program is open to area public high school juniors and seniors, and allows students to earn community college credits while attending high school at the same time. Running Start college credits transfer to most four-year state colleges, and many classes are tuition-free, allowing families to save on college expenses. The information night is free and open to the public. Dinner will be provided by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. For information, contact Suzanne McCurdy, 509-685-2125.
Young actors present fairy tale NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Players Association will present “Slipperzzz: The Torrid Tale of Cobb and the Twelve Dancing Princesses,” an adaptation of the fairy tale written by Jeannette Jaquish, featuring their youngest actors in grades 3-6 from throughout Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Six performances, directed by Alyssa Miller and Duncan Heaney, are planned over two weekends at the Pend Oreille Playhouse in Newport: March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17. With Friday and Saturday performances starting at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. The show is suitable for all ages. Tickets are $10 for adults in advance or $12 at the door, and $5 for youth tickets. Punch passes are $50 for six adult admissions and $25 for six youth admissions, available online and at the playhouse box office. The playhouse is located at 240 N. Union Ave. Call 509-671-3389 or visit www. pendoreilleplayers.org.
Share your life events for free NEWPORT – The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers are looking to share your life events with the community. Submit births, weddings and engagements to The Miner for publication at no charge. The Miner can be reached at 509447-2433, minernews@povn. com or visit www.pendoreillerivervalley.com online, or stop by the office at 421 S. Spokane in Newport.
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Shawn J. Sundseth
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Grace Hurst, center, celebrates her 108th birthday Tuesday, Feb. 19, at River Mountain Village in Newport with her daughter, Luella Molen, left, and granddaughter, Gail Griswold.
Amazing Grace turns 108
NEWPORT – Long time River Mountain Village resident, Grace “Gracie” Hurst, celebrated her 108th birthday Tuesday, Feb. 19. Surrounded by friends and family Hurst wore a birthday tiara, blew noisemakers, and greeted her guests during the party. Her lively spirit and sense of humor filled the room, attendees said. Before the party started she smiled and said, “I have a secret … I’m only 103. I think they made the three an eight.” “I’ve just lived an ordinary life, but this is my daughter and granddaughter. I appreciate it very much that they could be here,” Hurst said. When asked about her grandmother’s longevity, Gail Griswold said, “She says it’s because she never drank, never smoked,
and drinks milk every day.” Griswold also added that Hurst is an avid bridge player and loves to gamble. Born Feb. 19, 1905, Hurst grew up with four brothers and sisters in Spangle, Wash., and attended college at State Normal School in Cheney (now Eastern Washington University). After she was married, she raised her children on the farm. “Growing up, my mother was the calmest person I know. She would just listen to me and my brother and never bawled us out. She has a nice personality, and she’s always been kind and helpful to everyone,” Hurst’s daughter Luella Molen said. Hank Hurst, Grace’s son, lives in Moses Lake, but was unable to attend the festivities. Her great-granddaughter, Lexi
Griswold, was also unable to attend due to a conflicting work schedule. A 10-year resident at River Mountain Village, Hurst was applauded by her many friends. Bill Exworthy played the piano while the group watched as Hurst danced a few steps with River Mountain Village activities aide Pam Age. Betty Hopkirk Schoepf penned a poem for the occasion. In addition to friends and family, many Newport Hospital and Health Services staff also joined the party, including CEO Tom Wilbur and CFO Kim Manus. “Gracie, I hope we’re all around when you turn 118,” Wilbur said. NHHS activities director Jenny Cooper and RMV manager Michele Page organized the event.
Forum set to discuss future of the playhouse NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Players Association has initiated a survey, seeking public opinion regarding the future of the Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre. POPA has been operating the theatre since early 2009 in a leased space, which may be available for purchase later this year, and the board of directors is seek-
ing community input to ensure that there is adequate support to allow POPA to continue towards this goal. A public forum will be held Wednesday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, to discuss the survey questionnaire, and to answer the community’s ques-
tions. All interested persons are encouraged to complete the survey and invited to attend this meeting. The survey is available in the playhouse lobby, or may be downloaded from the Pend Oreille Players website at https://www. pendoreilleplayers.org. Questions can be directed to the playhouse at 509-671-3389.
CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT
“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 409 S. Spokane • 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
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Three cats, being taken care of by POSNA, enjoy a meal. POSNA is holding its first fundraising dinner Saturday, March 9 at Create in Newport. Tickets are available at Seeber’s Pharmacy or at Create.
Animal alliance holds first fundraising dinner NEWPORT – The Pawsitive Outreach Spay/Neuter Alliance is holding its first fundraising gourmet buffet dinner, along with auction and entertainment Saturday, March 9, at 6 p.m. at the Create Arts Center in Newport. The event includes a wine bar, desserts and entertainment provided by CPD, a local duo of young men wishing to help the animals. CPD is the duo of Duncan Heaney and Xavier Culver, who have been delighting local audiences with their humor and musical talents of original songs and some radio favorites. The young men are offering their talents to help POSNA by providing an acoustical set for the buffet dinner. In 2012 POSNA spayed and neutered more than 600 dogs and cats, and found forever homes for more than 100. POSNA provides services to both Washington and Idaho
by transporting animals for spay and neuter, assisting lowincome families and rescuing feral animals, abandoned and orphaned dogs and cats. Each animal is cared for, vaccinated and either returned to their owners or put up for adoption. POSNA is not a shelter. Each animal that is rescued is placed in foster homes until adopted. POSNA is dependent on monetary donations and donations of pet food, bedding and help with transporting to and from the veterinary clinics in Spokane and Spirit Lake. This fundraiser is to help POSNA with much needed funds to continue the valiant efforts of spaying and neutering, organizers said. Tickets are available at Seebers Pharmacy or CREATE for $20 per person or $35 per couple. Questions can be directed to Kari at 208-448-1067.
After 25 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Master Sgt. Shawn J. Sundseth has retired from active duty Oct. 1, 2012. He received a Meritorious Service Medal in September 2012. Sundseth acted Sundseth as action officer to the chief, spectrum assignments division of the Air Force spectrum management office. He also served as the senior enlisted representative for the entire Air Force spectrum management career field. He is the son of Winnefred Sundseth of Newport and nephew of Patricia Endicott of Priest River. He was born Nov. 28, 1968, in Shreveport, La., and graduated from Newport High School in May 1987. He entered the Air Force July 23, 1987. He is married to Nermin Sundseth, daughter of Nazif and Sukran Sever of Mersin, Turkey. He has deployed in support of Operation Provide Comfort in Adana, Turkey, in 1992 and is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War.
PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays: Girls Club, ages 9 to 12, 5:30 to 7:00 pm Soul’d Out Youth, ages 13 thru 19, 6:00 pm Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265
DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS S.S. ~ 9:30 • Worship ~ 11 a.m. Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m. (Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Sandy Strait - 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 6:30 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.newportchurchoffaith.com
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Over the years he has been stationed at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Schriever and Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado, Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina, Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, and Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. He received training through the Information Systems Radio Operator Course, International Radio Frequency Management School, Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology Management program, and the National Defense University Senior Enlisted Joint PME Course. Along with the merit medal, his other major awards include: Air Combat Command’s Spectrum Manager of the Year 2005, Pacific Air Forces’ Spectrum Manager of the Year 2009, Joint Service commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Southwest Asia Service Medal with one service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Sundseth continues to work as a contractor in communications at Fort Meade.
March 9 chili feed at Davis Lake grange DALKENA – An all-you-can eat chili feed will be held Saturday, March 9, from 4-7 p.m., at the Davis Lake Grange, with door prizes, a chili contest and bingo. This will be the first chili feed for the grange, which is located at the corner of Davis Lake Road and Turner in the Dalkena area north of Newport. People will be able to vote on the best chili and 25 cents a card bingo will be played. Admission for adults is $5 and a can of food for the food bank. Youth 5-11 years old can eat for $3 and kids under 5 eat free.
“This is going to generate money for scholarships and our Words for Thirds program,” said grange member Eugene Spooner. “We also hope to attract some new members.” He said the grange is also considering holding a breakfast the first Saturday of the month, starting in April. The grange has long sponsored scholarships for Cusick students but this year also added Newport students. The Words for Thirds program provides dictionaries for Cusick third graders.
Stratton Carnival set for March 15 NEWPORT – The annual Stratton Elementary School Carnival is set for Friday, March 15, from 5-7:30 p.m. There will be games, food and raffle. The raffle will take place at 7:20 p.m. and people do not need to be present to win. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at a reduced rate prior to the event.
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service ~ 10:00 a.m. Church School ~ 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available Rev. Russell Clark 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org
REAL LIFE MINISTRIES
“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 or Toll Free (877) 997-1200
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Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES
SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH
4912 Spring Valley Road Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. -- Sunday School (509) 447-3588
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
NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH
4 Miles South of Newport, Hwy. 2 Sun.: 9:30 Sun. School, 10:30, Worship, 6 p.m. Evening Service Sun. & Wed. at Pastor’s house. Jams 5 pm 2nd Saturdays Pastor, Walt Campbell: 447-5101
HOUSE OF THE LORD
Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m. Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. - 5p.m. 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.
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.hotl.me
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS
1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 • 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.
Diamond Lake Church 326002 Hwy. 2, West of Newport Pastor Clinton Schultz, (509) 447-4565 Newport Church - Corner of Lilac Lane & Hwy. 20 North Pastor Ron Fleck (509) 447-4755 Sat. Morning Services Sabbath School 9:30 • Worship 11:00 NACS THRIFT SHOP (509) 447-3488 PO Valley Church School (208) 437-2638
NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH
AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.
332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Sunday School 9 am Worship Service 10 am (509) 447-4338