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Shopko breaks ground

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

OLDTOWN – While the rumors have been rampant for years – if not decades – it is confirmed that Shopko is building a Hometown store in Oldtown. The contractor, Stout Buildings of Utah, broke ground last week on the property, just east of Selkirk Ace on the north side of Highway 2.

The building permit has yet to be issued, but planner Bryan Quayle, who contracts with the city of Oldtown, said he expects to have one issued within two weeks. The construction of Shopko, and two other retailers that have yet to be named, will not go before public hearings or even before the city council. Because the area is already zoned commercial, a building permit is all that is needed and those are issued administratively.

Construction is taking place on the

property formerly owned by Jim and Bobbie Ward that was annexed into the city as part of an Urban Renewal District in 2009.

Oldtown Mayor Lonnie Orr hopes this will be a boon for local employment.

“We’ve been working on (the URD) project for six years. Our whole goal when we bought into the deal was to create some jobs for people locally… Maybe we’ll able to keep some of our young people here. That’s been the council’s goal since the beginning,” he said.

The Shopko will be of the “Hometown” type, meaning it will be smaller than the store at Northpointe in Spokane. Quayle said the smaller stores are focused on serving rural areas. An identical store is being built in Bonners Ferry, though construction is further along there than in Oldtown.

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Crews do some groundwork on the site of a Shopko development. While there is no building permit yet, it is anticipated one will be issued within a short time. The store is expected to open this fall.

Council hears more details about development

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

OLDTOWN – There will be a drive through pharmacy in the development going in on the former Jim and Bobbie Ward property where a Shopko will be built on the north side of Highway 2, across from Rotary Park in Oldtown. The Shopko building itself will be a flat roofed, stick building, identical to one being built in Bonners Ferry, city planner Bryan Quayle told the Oldtown City Council at its regular meeting Monday night, April 11.

A deceleration lane will be built on Highway SEE COUNCIL, 2A COURTESY PHOTO|MICHELLE MARTY

Early morning on the river Michelle Marty captured this image of pilings in the mist on the Pend Oreille River about 6 a.m. Monday, April 11, just past the overlook headed towards Dalkena. She lives across the highway from the river and went down to the water to watch the sunrise.

She looked down at her phone briefly and when she looked up the entire river was engulfed in this beautiful misty, thick fog with just the right amount of sunlight coming through from the horizon. It only lasted for a beautiful moment before the entire sky lit up and cleared the haze.

County hires Texas non-profit for Natural Resources Plan

BY SOPHIA ALDOUS AND DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – In response to the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Plan, which is still in the public comment period, Pend Oreille County Commissioners and an ad hoc committee is drafting a Natural Resources Plan (NRP). The

NRP outlines the county’s policies in regards to the use, and access to, natural resources located on public land in Pend Oreille County.

“Right now, the plan is just in the draft phase and has not officially been approved,” County Commissioner Karen Skoog says. “It’s modeled somewhat after the Baker County, Ore., plan in regards to being

a document that responds to the Forest Plan on equal footing.”

Baker County adopted a natural resources plan in 2015 under coordination premises that addresses a host of public lands policies from access to recreation to wildfire and more.

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Last year for train rides IONE – The popular train rides sponsored by the North Pend Oreille Valley Lion’s Excursion Train Ride will roll to a stop after 35 years of providing family fun Oct. 23, according to a news release from the Lions.

Increasing federal regulations and the lack of a viable revenue stream to support the cost to keep up with these safety requirements have forced the Port of Pend Oreille (PPO) to make hard decisions which include placing the north end of the rail line in a dor-

mant status after the 2016 Lions Club rides, according to the Lions’ press release.

Lions member Bud Sargent started the train rides in 1981. He suggested the NPOV Lion’s club start train rides along the scenic Pend Oreille River from Ione to Metaline Falls.

At that time, Sargent operated the line for the Kyle Railroad. The first ride featured a single flatcar outfitted with a chicken wire fence and wooden benches for seating.

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B R I E F LY Bob Eugene running for county commissioner NEWPORT – Diamond Lake resident Bob Eugene has filed papers with the state Public Disclosure Commission to run for the District 1 Pend Oreille County Commission seat currently held by Karen Skoog.

District 1 represents south Pend Oreille County.

Eugene is an active member of the Pend Oreille County Democrats, holding the Eugene positions of state committeeman and treasurer.

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He regularly attends public governmental meetings and often comments.

Eugene has an undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and a Master of Engineering Management degree from Washington State University.

Eugene, 67, recently retired from Underwriters Laboratories after 16 years. He is also retired from the City of Spokane, where he worked for 22 years in the building department.

Find out more about Eugene on his website at www. electbobeugene.com.

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‘Flapper’ opens April 14 at Circle Moon Theater SACHEEN LAKE – “Flapper,” a roaring 1920’s musical comedy, will be performed April 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m. and April 23 at 2 p.m. at the Circle Moon Theater at 3642 N. Highway 20.

The main character, Polly Pepper is the epitome of the 1920s Flapper, right up to her bobbed hair. Polly and her fashionable friends can’t wait for her 18th birthday party. Polly will inherit the stunning “Ice Garden” necklace from her Aunt Augusta.

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SANDPOINT – Four county offices are up for election in Bonner County, and three are currently contested: sheriff, and county commissioner in districts 1 and 3.

Running for county sheriff are incumbent Republican Daryl Wheeler and Republican candidate Terry G. Ford.

Running for county commissioner District 2 are incumbent Todd Sudick and challenger Jeff Connolly. Both are Republicans. Connolly is a long-time Priest River City Councilman. District 2 covers the western portion of Bonner County, including Priest River, Priest Lake and Oldtown.

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3 are former commissioner Lewis “Louie” Rich and Dan McDonald. Incumbent Cary Kelly has not declared. District 3 covers the eastern portion of the county.

Prosecuting Attorney Louis Marshall is up for election, but no challenger has declared.

The Idaho Primary election is Tuesday, May 17. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and residents can register to vote at their polling place. (The presidential primary was held in March.)

Since all contested races are between Republicans, they will virtually be decided in the primary, rather than the General Election in November, unless a write-in candidate files.

In the primary, voters only decide on commissioners serving in their own district.

The entire county votes in the general for all races, regardless of district.

At the state level, all legislative seats are up for election.

Sen. Shawn Keough, R-Sandpoint, is running against Republican Glenn Rohrer in the primary. The winner of that race will face Democrat Steve Tanner in the general election.

Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, is running unopposed in the primary, but Democrats Stephen F. Howlett and Kate McAlister will face off in the primary, the winner of which will face Scott in the general election.

Rep. Sage Dixon, R-Ponderay, will face the winner of the Democratic race between Sarah Althea Brotherton and Bob Vickaryous.

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PLAN: ASL focuses on coordination FROM PAGE 1

that’s described in the Federal Land Policy Management Act. According to proponents, it requires federal agencies to coordinate land use inventory, planning and management actions with any local government that has engaged in land use planning for federal lands in its jurisdiction.

“It’s a valid concept,” says Mike Manus, Pend Oreille County Commission chairman. He says commissioners have discussed it with county prosecutor Dolly Hunt.

He says he believes the county can make strides in the right direction with the Forest Service, but to do so, they have to have a plan in place.

As of this writing county commissioners were planning on drafting a contract to hire Margaret Byfield, Executive Director of American Stewards of Liberty (ASL), as an adviser to the county’s NRP. Though the contract wasn’t finalized press time, Skoog says Byfield will be paid $150 an hour for her work on the plan.

County commissioners formed the committee and decided to hire Byfield without a formal vote, although all three were in agreement.

ASL focuses on using coordination as a method in addressing laws regarding federal property. According to the organization’s website, “Coordination is a process that requires federal and state governments to resolve conflicts and reach consistency with local plans and policies. This direction is found in many of our nation’s natural resource laws as well as many state laws. It recognizes that the responsibilities of local governments are ‘equal, not subordinate’ to the duties of federal and state governments, and that the needs of the local governments must be incorporated into the federal and state planning processes.”

Founded in 1992, American Stewards of Liberty is a non-profit organization based out of

Georgetown, Texas, that is “dedicated to protecting private property rights, defending the use of our land, and restoring local control.”

Also providing input

‘People might think this (NRP) is adversarial, but it’s not. We have a good relationship with the Forest Service and want to maintain that.’

Karen Skoog

Pend Oreille County Commissioner

is the ad hoc committee comprised of individuals from around Pend Oreille County that have experience and expertise in areas like mining, timber, hiking, county roads, grazing, wild fires, hydrology, the Pend Oreille Public Utility District, economic development, and off highway vehicle recreation. Of the 20 people approached to serve on the committee, 13 have said yes, one has declined, and six are uncommitted.

There are some that don’t agree that coordination puts counties on equal footing with the federal government.

John Freemouth is a professor of public policy at Boise State University.

He questions whether coordination can force the feds to act.

“I think county commissioners think the federal government has to do what the county wants,” Freemouth says.

That’s not the case, he says, there is nothing in coordination that forces the feds to act. The federal supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution trumps coordination when push comes to shove. However, the coordination language does suggest a need to work with local governments.

“It does suggest a good will effort to synch plans

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PRIEST RIVER – Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are hosting a public meeting Thursday, April 21 in Priest River to inform the public on Albeni Falls Dam operations.

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The meeting will be at the Priest River Event Center, 5399 Highway 2, 6-7:30 p.m.

Topics include spring and summer operations, snowpack and inflow forecasts, and a review of winter operations.

TRAIN: NPOV Lions Club adopted train FROM PAGE 1

Although rather rustic, the ride was a hit and the NPOV Lions Club adopted it as an annual fundraising project.

That first ride in 1981 carried 60 passengers with a ticket price of $3. The success of the ride over the years has increased ridership to over 10,000 guests each season. In later years the Port of Pend Oreille bought the line from Milwaukee Railroad, and

continued the partnership with NPOV Lion’s Club.

NPOV Lion’s Club is grateful for all the support from local community and the communities of northeast Washington and Idaho. Funds raised, after expenses, are used to support service projects locally, regionally, and internationally.

NPOV Lion’s Club would also like to thank the Port of Pend Oreille and Pend Oreille Valley Railroad for the many years of support.

COUNCIL: Aug. 6 date set for car show FROM PAGE 1

2 so traffic can turn onto Selkirk Avenue, he said. The project’s developers are applying for a permit from the Idaho Department of Transportation. There will be two businesses on two acres of the southwest corner of the Ward property, in addition to Shopko, he said. There will be two, private paved roads through the project, Quayle said. The West Pend Oreille Fire District has been consulted and is satisfied with paved access on two sides of the development.

The project’s developers had hoped for an August opening, but were a little behind, so a fall opening is more likely, Quayle said.

“They wanted to have all their permits by this time,” he said.

The developers have yet to submit a completed building permit application to the city.

The city council heard that Public Works employee Ryan Kibbie resigned to pursue other work. They discussed qualifications for his replacement, which included having a commercial drivers license, a high school diploma, a birth certificate and a generalized knowledge of equipment.

In other business the city council: Gave approval for a business license for Rolling Smoke Barbecue, pending the business securing all applicable permits Approved Aug. 6 as the date for a car show Set May 14 as a clean up day Heard from Mayor Lonnie Orr that city hall would likely need a new roof

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whenever possible,” Freemouth says.

Bob Eugene, a Pend Oreille County Democrat who is running against Skoog in this year’s election also has his concerns.

“I do think working with local entities and getting feedback is important and should be considered, but the idea that an obscure provision puts you on equal footing with the federal government is a bit of a stretch, in my opinion,” Eugene says.

The Colville National Forest, located in parts of Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens counties, has been working with a Land and Resource Management Plan signed in 1988. The revised plan, according to the CNF website, is required by the National Forest Management Act of 1976, stating each national forest has to have a plan and periodically revise it to address new economic, social and resource conditions as well as incorporating new scientific information.

The Pend Oreille County commissioners and the ad hoc committee will meet to discuss the Natural Resource Plan Tuesday, April 19, at 6 p.m. at the WSU Pend Oreille County Extension building located at 227 S. Garden Ave. While the public is invited to attend any meeting held by the county commissioners, there will be no public comment period at this meeting.

Skoog says the plan will not be approved until the committee has a chance to review it and provide their advice and assistance. The final deadline for input on the Forest Service’s Forest Plan is July 5.

“The timing may be tight, but it’s right,” Skoog says. “People might think this (NRP) is adversarial, but it’s not. We have a good relationship with the Forest Service and want to maintain that. This is just about making sure there is concise, local input from a wide variety of people who work and play on these lands.”

Army Corps to host Albeni Falls Dam meeting

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55 32 64 35 76 36 81 37 74 36 75 34 68 36 Source: Albeni Falls Dam

Last Year: The weather this week last year was a bit cooler. At the beginning of the week we were seeing mid 50’s with mild conditions and by the end of the week we were seeing temperatures in the upper 70’s. Fog and rain were sparse but apparent.

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Two openings on Board of Equalization NEWPORT – Two more members are needed for the Pend Oreille County Board of Equalization – one for an alternate and one for a board position. The BOE functions as an appeals board to hear tax assessment appeals and to act as an equalization board.

There is a $100 per day stipend per meeting.

People who are interested in applying should contact Rhonda Cary, Clerk of the Board, Pend Oreille County Commissioners, PO Box 5025 Newport, WA 99156 625. They can also call 509-447-4119 or email rcary@pendoreille. org

Jordan Page plays Oathkeeper benefit

A Fine and Pleasant Misery at Playhouse NEWPORT – “A Fine and Pleasant Misery: the Humor of Patrick F. McManus,” starring Tim Behrens, comes to the Pend Oreille Playhouse May 13 and 14. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. It’s a special engagement, so no punch cards will be accepted.

The one-man show introduces 12 McManus characters, from Rancid Crabtree to daft old Mrs. Swisher, from Strange the Dog, to a deer on a bicycle.

Join Pat and his sidekick Crazy Eddie Muldoon as they try to conquer their fear of the dark so they can become mountain men.

Listen as Pat explains how to execute a proper fullbore linear panic and its cousin, modified stationary panic, and more tales.

The McManus Comedies are family friendly, hilarious stories about growing up in rural America. McManus has written 23 titles and five of his collections have made the top 10 of the NY Times Bestseller’s list.

The Pend Oreille Playhouse is located at 236 S Union Ave. Call 509-4479900 for reservations or online at www.pendoreilleplayers.org

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Gas station torn down One of the eyesores in downtown Newport was torn down last week. The City of Newport hired contractors to tear down the building. The city plans to sell the property. The city does not plan to have a park there.

Idaho’s water supply outlook near normal BOISE – Idaho’s mountain snowpack is normal for most of the state, according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, which just released the fourth water supply outlook report for the 2016 water year.

Idaho’s mountain snowpack ranges from 95 to 125 percent of normal for most of the state. The lowest snowpacks are 67 percent and 76 percent of median in the Owyhee and Palouse basins because the snow in these basins is nearly melted out except in the highest elevations.

Currently, reservoir storage is in good shape across most of the state; storage releases are now being made on the Boise reservoir system. Elsewhere, reservoir storage levels are starting to increase with the midelevation snow now starting to melt.

“Above normal March precipitation across the state put the icing on the cake in terms of providing adequate stream flows this year,” said Ron Abramovich, water supply specialist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. “It was just what we needed to nearly guarantee this year’s water supply for the numerous users across the state.”

Encouragingly, temperatures at higher elevations were cold enough to allow most of the moisture to fall

Whitney Kinney took the front page photo of the students folding the flag at the House of the Lord Christian Academy.

Another person was mistakenly given the photo credit. We regret any confusion this caused.

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as snow, which added more water to the mountainous snowpack to melt later this spring. In the lower elevations, the March rains were very beneficial by increasing soil moisture, improving rangeland conditions and generating lower elevation stream flow across the state.

Current stream flow forecasts are near normal across the state, 90 to 115 percent of average. The exceptions are the South Hills drainages (Oakley and Salmon Falls), which are forecast at about 135 percent of normal while the Bear River at Stewart Dam is only forecast at 69 percent of average due to upstream diversions. The Snake River near Heise is forecast at 96 percent of average and should provide adequate irrigation supplies for the Magic Valley water users.

“The final piece of the water supply picture is spring precipitation,” said Abramovich. “As we have learned in the past, spring precipitation can make or break our stream flow forecasts. More precipitation is still needed this spring.”

For information on specific basins, streams, and reservoirs, view the full report online. The report can also be accessed through the Idaho Snow Survey homepage.

OLYMPIA – Sales of timber from state trust lands are projected to reach about 550 million board feet in the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, 2016, the Board of Natural Resources learned at its monthly public meeting Tuesday, April 5. So far in fiscal 2016, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has sold about 335 million board feet of timber — valued at $100 million — from forested state trust lands it manages.

“Even with the demands of responding to the destructive wildfire season of 2015, DNR staff kept on track to generate sustainable revenue for public school construc-

tion and other state trust land beneficiaries,” said Peter Goldmark, Commissioner of Public Lands, following the meeting.

At its April meeting yesterday, the board authorized DNR to bring to auction this month about 71 million additional board feet of timber valued at $14.4 million. The typical 2,400 square foot, single-family home requires about 16,000 board feet of framing timber, plus 14,000 square feet of other wood products, such as plywood. Successful bidders at DNR timber auctions generally have up to 24 months to remove the timber they purchased.

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NEWPORT – Singer/ songwriter Jordan Page will play a benefit concert for the Newport Oathkeepers Friday, April 15, at the Rotary Park in Oldtown at 7:30 p.m. The outdoor concert won’t have an admission fee, but is a fundraiser and donations are accepted.

Page performs a mixture of rock and folk music.

He shared the stage with Ron Paul at various events when Paul was running for president. His 2012 song, “Arm Yourself,” will be used adopted as a national theme song for Oathkeepers, according to a post on the Oathkeeper website.

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Last train ride a sad day for community

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his is the last year for the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club train rides. Oct. 23 will be a sad day, the last day of the Great Pumpkin Rides, following excursions in July, September and October.

The Scenic Excursion Train Rides run between Ione and Metaline Falls, offering up breathtaking views of Pend Oreille County, including a pass over Box Canyon Dam at 100 feet in the air, a trip that is sure to give sweaty palms to anyone who fears heights.

Ridership is more than 10,000 guests each season and reservations are always recommended as the trip is a signature experience of the Pend Oreille River Valley.

The Port of Pend Oreille is placing the northern end of its rail line on dormant status because of increasing federal regulations, intended to keep the line safe, and a lack of revenue to support the cost of rail line upkeep.

Safety, of course, should be a priority of any public entity, so it is understandable for the port to curtail use of the line if upkeep can’t be maintained. But, making the train rides viable again would be a good community rally. We’re seeing too many of our prized attractions go by the way side.

The train rides are a good example of a service organization and a government agency working together to make the most of our assets.

While the port owned the track, the Lions Club ran the train rides. The Cutter Theatre in Metaline Falls benefited too, as passengers were “robbed” of their pocket change for a fundraiser.

Everyone should take advantage of this last season of the train rides – whether you’ve gone before or not – as you probably won’t get another chance.

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Motley musings: Coffee mugs and going topless (almost) Is there such a thing as accidental indecent exposure?

So, whilst putting together my outfit on April Fool’s Day, of all days, I noticed that the shoes I wanted to wear were a bit dusty due to winter hibernation, and that I should take them outside to clean them off. I unlocked the door and was in the act of swinging it open to walk out onto the porch when it occurred to me that I had nothing on from the waist up. Hurriedly shut said door and went about rectifying that situation.

It’s a good thing my supposed brilliance is tempered with a healthy dose of grade A blondeness; otherwise it just wouldn’t be fair to the world.

I’ll take a cup of that Soph i E’s We all have our little things that CHOICE we enjoy shopping for, or like to peruse online, indulging our inner Sophia materialist by imagining that we aldous own said item (kind of like window shopping without leaving the couch). Mine is coffee mugs adorned with humorously snarky sayings. Last week I spotted a mug with the one of the best mantras inscribed on its side: “If Britney Spears can survive 2007, you can make it through today.”

So true. God bless your previously shaved pate, Britney.

Be careful what you wish for One must be very detailed when manifesting changes in one’s life. For instance, I’ve been silently praying on the materialization of an attractive, assertive woman to come into my life. What should arrive in the mail from a friend, but a Jillian Michaels workout DVD (Michaels is a personal trainer best known for her appearances on NBC’s The Biggest Loser and Losing It with Jillian). Okay, so I should have been more specific. Admittedly, though she does inspire me to hurl obscenities at my laptop as we do yet another set of mountain climbers, she is certainly assertive.

Bumper sticker guffaws Seen on the back of a Ford parked on Washington Avenue last Saturday: a bumper sticker sporting Abraham Lincoln’s visage and the pithy decree torn from a Lesley Gore song, “It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to.”

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yo u r o p i n i o n See the need – you have a choice To the editor, This may not be the best time for me to write this letter, as I am grief stricken by the loss of my mother. But, we are coming upon a very important bond issue to be voted on April 26 and that is a new Long Term and Memory Care Facility for Newport.

My mother spent the last seven months of her life at the Long Term Care facility. The care they give their patients is incredible, however the facility is not. My mother went from a cozy little apartment at the River Mountain Village to a four-person room with a curtain and a small old school like locker for her clothes. It was devastating and heartbreaking, not only for her but us as well.

The bathroom and shower is down the hall with only a curtain for privacy. Don’t get me wrong, the facility is very clean the employees do their best with what they have, but they shouldn’t

have to. It is hard work and they deserve a better facility also.

As my mother lay in her bed her last days there was no privacy and everyone who walked by in the hall could see her and us. I can only ask, “Is this how you would like to spend your last moments with your loved one?” I know if it were me in that bed that is not what I would want. However, with this outdated facility we have no choice. As our mother took her last breath, my sister and I sobbed, only to be yelled at by one of the other residents in the room to “Shut Up!” It was devastating and I will never forget how it made me feel. This is not how it should be in our community.

Please vote yes on April 26, 2016, because we do have a choice.

-Barbara Landry Newport

McMorris Rodgers, party too institutionalized To the editor, Last week The Miner

interviewed our Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers. I attended the town hall meeting in Usk and have another perspective to offer. I actually felt sorry for Cathy as she seems trapped in a situation much like a zoo animal.

Instead of having miles to roam and maneuver, she is confined by her leadership position in her party conference and her own self-imposed restrictions on her ability to seek solutions to political issues and problems.

The congresswoman, her party and the congress is so set and institutionalized that they can’t function as a legislative body. I asked the congresswoman about continuing to fund the 14 year war with Muslims in the Middle East. The acceptance of this war is so ingrained that Cathy didn’t even have a talking point answer. Once we take care of ISIS, another group will take its place and the war will never end.

The war on drugs is another long term federal effort that failed and

after decades of fighting will never be won. As a result, we now have the largest prison population in the world. Is that what makes people think that America is the greatest country?

Another subject discussed was healthcare and how America pays the most for health and medical care but is second rate in outcomes.

People are angry with a government that isn’t functioning and representatives like McMorris Rodgers who have made themselves ineffective. My feeling from the meeting is that our congresswoman would put the interest of her constituents second to her party because that’s how the political system operates.

We are stuck spending money on federal programs that don’t produce value-added outcomes.

Like the animals at the zoo, our representatives have been there so long they believe nothing happens outside their pens and cages.

-Pete Scobby Newport

Small business passing on Obamacare tax credits

It was shocking to read that a scant number of small businesses are taking advantage of federal tax credits designed to make health insurance more affordable.

According to the Business Journals Washington (D.C.) bureau, only 181,000 small businesses claimed the Small Employer Health Insurance Tax Credit in 2014 based on Government Accountability Office (GAO) data. That’s only a fraction of the 1.4 million to 4 million small businesses that were estimated to be eligible.

In 2010, that credit was a key

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reade r’s poll Visit The Miner Online to answer our readers’ poll question through Monday afternoon. Find it on the right-hand side of the page at www.PendOreilleRiverValley.com. The results will be printed next week on this page. You need not be a subscriber to participate. If you have any ideas for future readers’ poll questions, submit them at minernews@povn.com.

Super delegates – the party leaders and others who will attend the national presidential nominating conventions – are free to choose what candidate they support, regardless of who party voters supported in caucuses and primary elections. Both Democrats and Republicans have super delegates.

Should super delegates support the candidate voters chose in the primary process?

selling point for President Obama, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., in persuading Congress to pass the Affordable Care Act (ACA), i.e., Obamacare.

But the incentive is too complicated, time consuming and insufficient for small business.

Only companies with fewer than 10 employees and average wages of $25,900 or less are eligible for the full amount, which is worth up to 50 percent of premiums paid by the employer. It phases down as a company’s size and wages go up.

GAO believes the SHOP enrollments are low because employers must spend from two to eight hours collecting employee’s data and tax preparers devote See brunell, 7A

r e a d e r ’ s p o l l r e s u lt s Should other countries be encouraged to develop nuclear weapons?

Yes, countries are responsible for their own defense.

67%

33%

No, they’re there to ensure the most electable candidate is selected to run for president, regardless of the how their individual states voted.

Yes, following the will of the people is important to democracy.

No, of course not.

Total votes: 33

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Twin sisters visit parents’ homeland for first time

By Glorial Vogel For The Miner

USK – Gloria Vogel of Usk and her twin, Mary Jane Iseminger of Snohomish, Wash., recently spent 10 days in the Philippine Islands. Their parents, Domingo and Anastasia Soriano, had emigrated from there to the United States in the 1930s and never were able to go back. So the sisters decided to go this year in celebration of their 80th birthdays in September.

They stayed with their cousin, Diana FlorescaKelting, who has a home in the town of Naguilian, in the province of LaUnion, about a six-hour drive north of Manila.

Diana was a most gracious hostess, making every effort to ensure that Gloria and Mary Jane experienced and were able to appreciate the customs, food, and culture of the Islands during their short visit.

The common form of transportation (other than on foot) in the small town was by Jitney, which is an open air small bus, with bench seats on both sides, designed to comfortably hold about 10 people. However, many times during their rides,

the jitney was crammed with up to 16 passengers (young children in their mothers’ laps, maybe holding on to the family pet also) and sometimes people would just stand on the outside steps and hang on for dear life. If you planned on just going a short distance, you would hail a tricycle- a three-wheeled affair with a sidecar attached – that would deliver you to your door for only a few pesos.

The outdoor market in Naguilian, held Tuesdays and Saturdays, was another unique experience.

The market was divided into sections for clothing, toys and miscellaneous merchandise, fruits and vegetables, and fish and meat. The items on sale, other than the fish and meat, for the most part were displayed on mats on the ground. Obviously the food items were very fresh, having just been picked in the fields that morning. The sisters enjoyed many different and new (to them) fruits and vegetables as well as traditional Filipino dishes.

They discovered that families typically eat six times a day – breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, and a before bed snack.

Steamed white rice is

served at every meal.

Diana took the sisters to the town of San Fernando, about 60 miles north of Naguilian and quite a bit larger, where they enjoyed flea market shopping. Prices were very good; you could buy three clothing items for a total of four pesos (less than $3). They were also treated to an ocean visit, although the water was in high tide, so were not able to actually get down to the beach. But it was definitely summer in the islands, with daytime temperatures near 95 and nighttime lows in the mid 70s.

They also visited the town of Buhang. This is where Diana’s mother, Ida Ordonio, was born and raised and still has a number of family members living there. Diana took MJ and Gloria to four different homes where they met many of her relatives. They found all the people in the islands to be very open and friendly (and anxious to feed you!)

One of the highlights of the visit was experiencing how Easter is celebrated there. Diana informed them that Easter is second only to Christmas as a major holiday, lasting all week. All of the prominent families, Diana’s

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Mary Jane Iseminger, Diana Floresca-Kelting and Gloria Vogel in the Philippines. Mary Jane and Gloria are twin sisters who decided to make a trip to their parents’ birthplace when they turned 80 last September.

included, in Naguilian participate in decorating a float (for want of a better word) depicting various events in the life of Jesus Christ, with hundreds of different types of flowers. Then on Saturday evening before Easter Sunday, all the floats are pulled to the town plaza where the grandstands and grounds are filled with people that come to view all the beautiful works of art, which they truly are. Then the floats, with most of the audience following, have a procession thru the town and end up at the Catholic Church where they are on display during the evening mass and the five Easter Sunday masses.

The last three days of the sisters’ visit Diana took them to Manila,

Hospitality House board meeting April 25 NEWPORT – The annual general open meeting of the Hospitality House will be held Monday, April 25, at 7 p.m. at the Hospitality House and Senior Center at 216 S. Washington Ave., in Newport.

This is a time to recognize last year’s accomplishments and to establish goals for the coming year.

One of the biggest accomplishments this year was the construction of the handicap ramp at the rear of the building to improve access for all.

“We are excited for a new year to serve the community and open our doors to new ideas and uses for our facility,” said Karen Rothstrom, board president. “During this meeting we will be seeking new board members

who will be willing to actively serve on the board.

New board members would help guide us in expanding our services and in establishing the future direction of the Hospitality House.”

Rothstrom says there will be an announcement at the meeting regarding future changes to board leadership.

“Part of our vision is to be able to offer the use of our building at no cost and directly support those activities providing a community service,” she said. “A needed part of

this vision will be to seek sustaining members.”

Sustaining members would be those within the business and local community willing to provide an ongoing donation of $10 a month or more to offset operating costs.

The Hospitality House is a 5-1 (C) 3 nonprofit, there is no paid board members or staff and all donations go directly to support activities of benefit to the Newport/ Oldtown area.

“Come and join us as we continue to serve the community,” Rothstrom

Sewing group meets April 21 NEWPORT – A sewing group that is open to the public will meet at the Calispel Grange, nine miles north of Newport on LeClerc Road (green siding, with copper roof, just beyond the Open Skies turn), beginning Thursday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Grange has large tables to spread out and raised cutting areas.

A light lunch will be served for $5 donation. If interested, call 447-2782 so there will be enough to eat.

This gathering is open to anyone that enjoys sewing, quilting, visiting, and possibly learning some new shortcuts.

Bring own sewing machine and supplies, projects started, patterns not yet started, or just come and ask questions.

Village Garden Mall - Administration Building 312 W Hastings Rd - Spokane (West off Hwy 395 - Entrance One)

Last year’s quilt show was such a success with over 80 quilts!

Please join our residents in celebrating another year of new quilt displays!

Fairwood Sew and Quilt members will be available as guides

says. Refreshments will be served.

where they stayed with a friend of hers, so she could show them the sights in and around the “Big Town.” They went to two different casinos, the City of Dreams and the newest and most elegant one in the city- The Solaire. The Solaire far surpassed the most fancy casino on the Las Vegas strip- so beautiful. She also took them to the largest shopping mall in the Philippines, Green Hills, which covered several city blocks. It’s very

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easy to get lost in there.

On Saturday, April 2, Gloria and Mary Jane were driven back to the Manila airport for their 16-hour flight back to SeaTac. Coming over they had a three-hour layover in Taipei, but going home the layover was only an hour, which was kind of stressful making it to their next departure gate at that busy airport.

This was truly a once in a lifetime experience and one the sisters will never forget.

iscover The Willamette Meteor with Jack Nisbet

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Saturday, April 23 • 2 pm Usk Community Center The Society Lecture Series 2016 is made possible by a grant from Humanities Washington and Friends of the Museum

Information (509) 447-5388 Pend Oreille County Historical Society and Museum

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d o w n m e m o ry l a n e 100 years ago 1916 A son was born to County Engineer and Mrs. H.A. Sewell.

“Four Feathers” a Metro war story, was playing at Fid’s Opera House.

George Hynes, local representative of the Page & Hill Cedar Co. of Minneapolis, opened an office in the Sutherland building on Fourth Street.

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Shoemaker of Cusick celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

90 years ago 1926 County Treasurer McGee reported that tax collections during March totaled $120,091.

Metaline Falls new car owners included Fred Robins, a Star; Leo Kellar, a Star, and Mr. Stewart, a Chevrolet.

Those on the spelling honor roll at the Albeni Falls School were Florabell Morris, Edith Abey, Lorna Pits, Genevieve Gugler, Howard Fiedler and Dorothy Walter.

80 years ago 1936 Organization of a County Welfare Council was underway.

Ralph Shackelton purchased the stock and business of the Kimmel Hardware Co. Irene Vannier, chief operator for the Interstate Telephone Co., was promoted to chief operator at district headquarters in Coeur d’Alene.

Helen A. Chrysler, former chief operator in the Newport office, succeeded Miss Vannier in the local exchange.

70 years ago 1946 Dr. George W. Sutherland, 91, a Northwest pioneer and Newport’s oldest resident was awarded a jewel for 70 years membership in the Odd Fellows lodge at Colfax.

A new six-week class in farm machinery repair and construction began in the high school shop, with Harold Oaks as instructor.

May Sherman, president of the Soroptomist Club, was elected a delegate to the Northwest regional conference to be held in Spokane.

60 years ago 1956 Newport School District voters turned down a proposition to issue $225,000 in general obligation bonds to build a new gymnasium and combination vocationalagricultural shop. The vote was 206 for, 348

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Metaline Falls was without city water for two days when the wooden flume carrying water from the mill pond below Sullivan Lake to the town broke. The flume was built in 1937.

Architects sent the second set of preliminary plans to the state health department for a new hospital in Newport.

Safeway advertised a pound of Sanka coffee at 98 cents.

50 years ago 1966 More than 200 volunteers in Pend Oreille County launched their campaign against cancer for April, cancer control month.

A quart of Lucerne cottage cheese went for 38 cents.

Smitty Graham was made platoon leader at Great Lakes Naval Training Center.

Game Protector Don Gibson reported a preseason plant of legal size fish in Trout Lake and Davis Lake; 30,000 in Trout and 10,000 in Davis.

40 years ago 1976 Pend Oreille County was granted $3,500 by the State Office of Community Development to support drug abuse prevention.

The National Dolly Derby contest sponsored

by Goodwill Industries included Ione Girl Scout Colleen Redinger, honorable mention; Elizabeth Redinger, third in regional; Linda Leeper, honorable mention and Cindy Smith, grand honorable mention in regional.

Medical Lake downed Newport in baseball, 7-3 at Medical Lake, but three days later the Grizzlies redeemed themselves with a seventh inning rally to win, 5-4.

30 years ago 1986 A scene that looked like something out of a karate movie is how an altercation between Pend Oreille County Sheriff Tony Bamonte

and Selkirk School Board chair Pete Smolden was described. Smolden, a karate instructor, ended up arrested, charged with assault. Bamonte and another deputy placed him under arrest.

Jim and Bobby Baker took advantage of the federal government’s dairy buy out plan and sold their whole herd of dairy cattle. They were the only dairy farmers in Pend Oreille County to take advantage of the program, designed to reduce milk production.

20 years ago 1996 Washington Sen. Slade Gorton bemoaned the sad state of presidential primaries in his opinion column. Gorton had introduced legislation calling for regional primaries.

A man charged with domestic violence threw three chairs in District Court. The chairs were thrown hard enough one broke down the back. Deputy prosecutors Michael Carbone and Greg Hicks grappled with the defendant while District Court Judge Chuck Baechler told the man to “calm down” and looked for the alarm button under his desk for such emergencies. Pend Oreille County Prosecutor Tom Metzger, who was on vacation when the incident occurred, said that district court was in the city of Newport, so it would be a city case if misdemeanor charges were brought.

10 years ago 2006 The Newport Grizzlies baseball team, coached

by Rusty Hargrove, kept their winning streak alive, running it up to nine games with a 14-3 win over Freeman.

Selkirk sophomore pitcher Heather Pope was in the sports spotlight. She led the Rangers to a 7-1 fastpitch softball record.

Five animals, larger than a cat and smaller than a deer, were found skinned and dismembered in a ditch by Albeni Falls Dam.

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Idaho’s turkey hunting remains popular, safety urged COEUR D’ALENE – April 15 marks the opening day of Idaho’s spring general turkey hunting season, and Idaho Fish and Game statistics indicate turkey hunting remains a popular sport.

This popularity means there will likely be thousands of camouflaged hunters pursuing turkey in the hills, and Fish and Game encourages them to be extra careful by following these safety tips: · Always keep your gun pointed in a safe direction. · Always unload guns before getting into your vehicle. · Never presume that what you hear or what answers you is a turkey. Assume that all sounds and movements

are made by another hunter. Never shoot at a sound or movement. · Never shoot at a portion of a turkey. Make sure you can see the whole bird to determine if it is legal to shoot. · Eliminate the colors red, white and blue from your hunting clothing.

Red is the color hunters count on to differentiate a gobbler’s head from a hen’s blue colored head.

White can look like the top of gobbler’s head.

Turkeys can see these colors as well. · Be particularly careful when using a gobbler call. The sound may attract other hunters. If a hunter does approach you, yell to alert him to your presence. · Select a calling position that enables you to see 50 yards around

you.

Remember that eliminating movement is your key to success, not total concealment.

Other important reminders include always asking permission before entering private land, and being aware of what is beyond your target before you shoot.

Some hunters wear a blaze orange garment when walking to or from their calling spots, and even attach orange flagging to their harvested bird when carrying it to their vehicle.

Additional turkey hunting information including more safety tips, a season forecast, and more can be found on the Fish and Game website: www.fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/ hunt/?getPage=131.

Town hall address underage drinking USK – A community town hall about underage drinking will be held Tuesday, April 19 at the Camas Center for Community Wellness in Usk. A free dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m. and the program begins at 5:30 p.m.

Former NFL player Levi Horn will be on hand, as well as the first Native American World Heavy Weight Champion Boxer Joe Hipp of the Blackfeet Tribe.

The inspirational speakers are Dar-

ren Mattozzi and Glen Nenema, Chairman and CEO of the Kalispel Tribe.

A question and answer panel will be held, as well as door prizes.

The event is sponsored by One Heart of the Kalispel Tribe, along with Camas Path, Panther Country Coalition, Washington Department of Social and Health Services and Talk They Hear You. Questions can be directed to Ladonna at 509-789-7616 or 509-4139203 or Carrie at 509-447-6419.

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Mushroom harvesting permits available on the Idaho Panhandle COEUR D’ALENE – The Idaho Panhandle National Forests started issuing free personal use mushroom harvesting permits Thursday, April 7. The personal use permit allows an individual to pick up to 20 gallons, or 50 pounds, of mushrooms per season. For individuals intending to harvest less than one gallon of mushrooms per day and no more than five gallons in a season, a permit is not required.

With an abundance of morel mushrooms expected to fruit this spring, following the 2015 wildfire season, issuing mushroom harvesting permits allows the forest to manage

harvesting activities, monitor use, and protect resources.

In order to provide ample opportunities for recreational pickers, commercial permits are not available. Commercial mushroom picking involves harvesting mushrooms with the intent to sell them. In order to distinguish personal or incidental use from unauthorized commercial collecting, mushrooms must be sliced in half, lengthwise from stem to cap, before leaving the harvest area.

Personal use free permits will be available at any of the Idaho Panhandle National

Forest’s offices except for the Coeur d’Alene Forest Nursery office.

Mushrooms may be harvested anywhere in the National Forest unless otherwise restricted. It is always recommended to check with a local ranger district before going into the forest to check for any road or area closures. In burned areas, visitors should be aware of falling snags and stump holes.

For more information about mushroom harvesting on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, visit the website at www.fs.usda.gov/main/ ipnf/home or contact the local Forest Service office.

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Prescribed burning begins in panhandle COEUR D’ALENE – The Idaho Panhandle National Forests has started its annual prescribed fire program.

“Prescribed burning allows firefighters to reduce hazardous fuels while conditions are favorable,” according to Forest Supervisor Mary Farnsworth.

“Conducting burning in a more controlled environment ultimately provides for the safety of firefighters and the public which is always my highest priority.”

According to the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office, the Idaho Department of Lands began controlled burns in a large area of the Kalispell Bay/Indian Rock area on the west side of Priest Lake Monday. Fire managers are

an additional three to five hours calculating the credit.

The kicker is beginning in 2014, a small business had to buy health insurance through a government-operated Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) exchange in order to qualify.

These SHOP exchanges, set up under Obamacare or independently by states like Washington, were supposed to give small businesses a better deal on insurance by increasing competition in the small group market.

It hasn’t worked out that way.

Last August, Dr. Roger Stark, MD, health policy analyst for the Washington Policy Center (WPC) reported only two health insurers offered insurance through our state’s exchange. Moda and Kaiser Permanente only covered 115 employers employing 600 people.

Stark argues government-run health exchanges duplicate the private insurance market, but limit the options available to small business.

Collectively, they cost us billions to operate and is money which would be better spent for schools, roads and training workers.

He also argues the tax credit puts added burden on taxpayers who don’t receive the credit, yet subsidize it through their taxes.

carrying out prescribed burning operations across the forest throughout the spring and fall. The exact timing and acreage of burns will vary depending on fuel conditions and wind patterns. Active burning usually occurs for two to three days until moisture puts out the fire. Burned areas will be monitored to ensure that fire remains within the unit boundaries. For more information, including a list prescribed fires and locations, go to www. northidahorxfire.com.

Burned areas can be very hazardous. The

public is urged to stay away from these areas during burning operations. Signs will be posted along access roads and near affected trailheads and trail junctions. Temporary access restrictions or closures may be used if necessary for public safety.

People with respiratory problems may want to avoid these areas during burning operations. The Idaho Panhandle National Forests is a member of the Montana/Idaho Airshed Group, which monitors and limits the accumulation of smoke from controlled burns.

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Association health plans (AHP), authorized by the Washington State Legislature with the blessing of Gov. Mike Lowry (D), have been very popular in our state and provide reasonably-priced health insurance for small business.

They grew to the point where they were 60 association plans covering 500,000 Washingtonians when Obamacare was signed into law. Interestingly, nearly half of those now covered were uninsured.

AHPs are working.

For example, the Fremont Brewing Co. in Seattle, which began operations in 2009, wanted to covers its 70 people with good health insurance, so owner Matt Lincecum investigated a number of

AHP proposals.

In Kennewick, Cabintex, a start-up that manufactures a flexible carbon fiber used in shoes and luggage, employed an insurance broker. CEO Junus Khan settled on HealthChoice, an AHP that has been in place for 20 years.

Both companies wanted the best possible coverage for the lowest price. Just as thousands of employers across America, they found health insurance in a competitive private market, not a governmentrun exchange.

Stark believes Congress should amend Obamacare to allow small employers and their workers to make greater use of the benefits of association health plans.

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“The exchange should be easy to use and should promote decreased health care costs, not complexity and confusion.”

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Soil workshop April 14

b r i e f ly Public invited to April 14 River Arts Alliance meeting NEWPORT – River Arts Alliance will hold their annual meeting on Thursday, April 14, at Create Art Center in Newport at 900 W. 4th in Newport, beginning at 10 a.m. Election of officers will take place, followed by a pot-luck luncheon.

The public is invited to attend and learn more about efforts to promote art in the community.

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Long trail rider visits Cusick April 23 CUSICK - Bernice Ende, a long trail horse rider, will visit the Calispel Valley Library in Cusick as part of her 8,000 mile horse trek that has been two years in the making.

Her pack horses, Essie, a fjord mare and Spirit, a five year old fjord/Percheron mare, have been her companions as she made her way through Montana, her home state, Canada, Maine, Washington and Idaho.

She will speak at the Cusick Community Center on Saturday, April 23 at 11 a.m. and the public is invited to attend.

Ende will have a slide show presentation that will cover some of her previous rides, and will discuss her current journey from the east coast and back. Some of her adventures include riding in the Rocky Mountains, bears and a stallion that attempted to take her mare.

There is no charge for the presentation and refreshments will be served. For more information, go to Ende’s website at www.endeofthetrail.com.

Soroptimists know how to have fun during some impromptu photo taking. The club had a get-together to welcome Englander Maria Marsh to Newport. Left to right: club member Terri Miller, President Micki Weisbarth and Guildford Soroptimist Maria Marsh share a few laughs.

Fostering friendship Soroptimists get British visitor

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Surrey, England is a long flight from Newport, but Maria Marsh was excited to make the trip. The former schoolteacher retired early just so she could take full advantage of the three-week trip.

“I could have retired in the summer, but then I would have been behind in my work when I returned and had that in the back of my mind the whole time,” says Marsh.

“I wanted to be able o take everything in and focus on why I’m here.”

Marsh is visiting Newport, Spokane and the Tri-Cities as part of a Grant of Friendship issued through the home district of her Soroptimist club in Guilford (a city within Surrey) and hosted by the Northwestern Region Soroptmist Clubs, which includes

Soroptimist international of Newport.

Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

A Grant of Friendship is a program where Soroptimists host guests from other countries to promote and encourage cultural exchanges and foster international goodwill and understanding. Participating members are responsible for paying their own travel expenses. Lodging, meals, hospitality and travel between clubs are provided by the hosting region.

“She (Marsh) is the fifth GOF visitor our club has hosted since I’ve been a member and it’s always a pleasure,” says Soroptimist International of Newport (SION) President Micki

Weisbarth. “It reminds you that even though we come from different countries, we all have the same goals and aspirations, which is to encourage and support girls and women. It’s a great network for friendship.”

Marsh said she is particularly interested in networking with teachers and educators in the area that might help her establish a rapport with the secondary school in Guilford. She hopes students there and students from Washington State can communicate back and forth in a cultural exchange and perhaps do something to encourage girls’ interests in math, science and technology.

“There’s been a noticeable drop in girls participating in those subjects once they get to a certain age, and I’m wondering how we can spark that

interest again,” Marsh says.

There are currently 26 members in SION, but Weisbarth says the club hopes to recruit more.

The organization sponsors a Soroptimist Girl of the Month that is exemplary in academics, as well as scholarships for continuing education, and hosts the popular crab feed fundraiser.

“We would love to have more members, because no organization can survive without people willing to do the work and bring about new ideas,” says Weisbarth. “We feel fortunate to have Maria come visit us all the way from England; that way we can bounce ideas of each other.”

For more information about SION, call Weisbarth at 509-6712552. Learn more about Soroptimists at www. soroptimist.org.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, April 13

p.m. - Newport Library

Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m.

- 301 E. Third St. N., Oldtown

Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance

Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

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

Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church Spirit Lake Lions: 7 p.m. – Spirit Lake Civic Center Asphalt Angels: 7 p.m. Priest River Senior Center

Friday, April 15

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

Davis Lake Grange: Noon Davis Lake Grange

Weavers’ Group: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center

Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library

Home and Community Educators Diamond Lake Club

Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208665-5921 for locations

Thursday, April 14 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center BASIC Meeting: 10 a.m. Blanchard Community Center 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 Home and Community Educators Dalkena Club: Noon - Call Bonnie Witt 509447-3647 or Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Family Movie Night: 5:30-8

Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-9466131

Saturday, April 16 VFW Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. 112 Larch St., Priest River Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Oath Keepers Constitutional Study Group: 6:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Sunday, April 17 Newport Youth: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, April 18 Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m.

- Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, April 19 Families For Kids and DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport Kinship Caregivers Foster Parent Support Group: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Session: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center Blanchard Spinners: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Notes: Meets the third and fourth Tuesdays. For more information, call Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church Soroptimist International of Newport Social Meeting: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church Priest River Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 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 Pinochle: 6 p.m. – Hospitality House, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Wednesday, April 20 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 Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

- Blanchard Community Center Notes: For more information and to sign up, call 208-4370426.

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

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

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 Steve Powers - 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) 447-2659

Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. Priest River VFW York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 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

Community Church Directory 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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

“Jesus Youth Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

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

NEWPORT – The “Improving Your Garden Soil” class will be offered Thursday, April 14, at the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 227 S. Garden Avenue, Newport, from 6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., and will teach gardeners how to increase harvests and health of landscapes by improving the soil.

A panel of experienced Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners will provide tips on fertilizing soil as well as composting procedures.

Participants will also learn how local soils were formed, the types of soils located on their properties, and how to arrange for soil testing. Refreshments will be offered.

The cost for the class is $5 for community members and $3 for Master Gardeners. All funds raised from the class will be used by the local Master Gardener Foundation to provide gardening education programs to the community.

Pre-register by calling the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 509-447-2401 to provide contact information should the class schedule change and to ensure adequate materials for all participants will be available.

Antiquing paint workshop April 16 NEWPORT – Create Art Center will host a free antiquing paint workshop Saturday, April 16.

Bring a small piece of furniture to paint or use a provided picture frame.

Create is located at 900 West Fourth St. in Newport.

To pre-register, call 509-447-9277.

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

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

“Verily I say, this is the Day in which mankind can behold the Face and hear the Voice of the Promised One.” The Divine Springtime has come. Rejoice!

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

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SHOPKO: Wells will supply water to development FROM PAGE 1

The building will be approximately 27,000 square feet and will carry about 70 percent of the merchandize of Shopko’s larger stores. According to the Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel, the stores sell apparel, home furnishings, toys, consumer electronics, seasonal items, groceries and lawn-and-garden products. Shopko is a Green Bay, Wis., based company, and opened 20 of its Homtown stores in the mid-West in former Alco store locations. Alco Stores Inc. went bankrupt in October 2014.

Quayle said it isn’t unusual for ground work to be started before a building permit is issued in

cases like this one. There are certain improvements that can be made to private property without a building permit.

The land that is currently being worked on will be the site of the store itself, the parking lot, truck turnaround and storm water pond.

The city of Oldtown formed an Urban Renewal District seven years ago, with the purpose of developing the east side of the Pend Oreille River in mind. The URD resulted in the expansion of water and sewer systems under the river, the construction of several wells, and a water tank, along with associated roads. The city annexed 400 acres into city limits, virtually doubling the size of the city.

Oldtown’s URD was formed for 20 years, starting in 2009.

The formation of a URD essentially freezes property values for taxing districts within a certain area for a set amount of time. As property values increase each year, the difference in taxes funds the URD. Once the URD dissolves, each taxing district again receives taxes based on current property values. The idea is that forming a URD increases property values and will in turn benefit those taxing districts to outweigh the loss property value increases during the existence of the URD. Taxing districts in Oldtown include the city, the West Pend Oreille Fire District, Bonner County

Road and Bridge, West Bonner Library District, Bonner County, Bonner County Ambulance, West Bonner Cemetery, West Bonner Water/ Sewer and West Bonner County School District.

Quayle pointed out, though, that the state passed legislation exempting school districts from URDs. The new wells and water storage tank will be sufficient for supplying water to the development. The city of Oldtown, however, uses the city of Newport’s sewer system. Newport City Administrator Ray King said the agreement between the two cities is ample sewer capacity for the project, at least for the next several years.

Parenting classes offered at Priest River PRIEST RIVER – Parenting with Love and Logic Classes will be offered at Priest River Lamanna High School on Tuesdays, April 12, April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10 and May 17 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in room 510.

The classes are free for

parents with students in WBCSD 83’s schools or have a homeschooled student enrolled in the 21st Century Community Learning Center.

Call 208 448-1211 ext. 6 for more information. Go to the PL&L web site for information on this innova-

DOWN RIVE R EVE NTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

Metalines Library

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

SELKIRK SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room

BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, call 509-442-3030 for reservations WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church METALINE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 STORY TIME AND CRAFTS: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 AMERICAN LEGION POST 144: 3 p.m. - American Legion in Metaline Falls

MONDAY, APRIL 18 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. -

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: 4-5 p.m. - Ione Library NORTH PEND OREILLE VALLEY LIONS: 7 p.m. - Lions Train Depot in Ione

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, call 509-442-3030 for reservations COUNTY COMMISSIONER STEVE 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 WASHINGTON

Federal

President Barack Obama (D) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 www.WhiteHouse.gov/Contact Sen. Maria Cantwell (D) 511 Hart Senate Bldg.

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.

Legislative homepage: www.leg.wa.gov

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Cutter recognizes importance of volunteers METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre Board of Directors will host its annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception Sunday, April 17, at 2 p.m. All Cutter volunteers, including train robbers, office staff, actors and dinner personnel, are invited to attend. An appetizer buffet and beverages are provided by the Board members, door prizes are awarded, and special recognition to all who provide their time and dedication to The Cutter.

“The volunteers of The Cutter Theatre are a vital part of everything that happens in this community organization,” says Cutter Board President Liz Ellsworth. “The few paid staff members could not accomplish all that needs to be done without the numerous individuals who give their precious time and abilities.”

Following the reception, Ellsworth will call to

order the 2016 General Membership Meeting. The annual report for 2015 will be reviewed, specific reports on events and projects will be presented, and the slate of officers for the Board of Directors will be voted on.

Nominations for officers are being accepted at this time; an officer must be a member in good standing, either through paid membership or volunteer time.

The officers of the Board of Directors are president, vicepresident, secretary, and treasurer. Those interested in serving on the Cutter Theatre Board of Directors are encouraged to speak with any current board member.

For more information on the Volunteer Appreciation Reception and General Membership Meeting, contact the Cutter Theatre at 509-4464108. The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park Street in Metaline Falls.

Ione Council faces sewer problems, retail marijuana ordinance IONE – A backed up sewer pipe and refining zoning for medical marijuana were some of the issues discussed at the recent Ione Town Council meeting.

Ione resident Ken Weiss submitted his claim report for damage caused by a sewer backup. His insurance stated he could claim wages for the cleanup and lodging, as his family has been instructed to leave the home for repairs. Weiss stated he would not be claiming these items, but may request new towels, since his towels are unusable after the cleanup.

Council stated they would be very supportive.

Councilman Charles Spears discussed the sewer issue, saying the camera scope sent down town sewer lines shows extensive tree root damage. Due to the settling and age of the sewer line on Cedar Creek Terrace, it will be replaced instead of hiring a pump truck. Over the years owners have built storage units over the utility easements. Instead of disturbing these buildings, the town will remove some cedar trees and install a new line and man cover using contractors from the Small Works Rooster.

Ordinance 586, regarding zoning for the sale of recreational marijuana within town limits, was discussed.

The ordinance was distributed for review at the March 2 meeting. Spears stated if the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis board approves a license without Ione having a zoning ordinance in place, the business

could operate anywhere within the town limits.

A motion to approve ordinance 586 establishing zoning was made by councilman Dylan Powers and seconded by councilmember Kathleen Turpin. A poll of council members was made: Powers, Timmreck and Turpin voted “yes”; Spears and councilman John Redinger voted “no” with the additional comment, “I cannot embrace the improved availability of any recreational addictive drug.”

With a poll of three yeas and two nays, ordinance 586 adopted as written.

Ione community member Kathy Enyeart said the elections showed the area voted no in regards to the sale of recreational marijuana. Town Clerk Sandy Hutchinson was asked for the election results for Ione’s vote; this showed 197 voted yes and 191 voted no.

Patti Martin asked how would the ordinance affect whether or not someone wanted to add a daycare business to the community.

Timmreck stated a new business could not request another business to move.

Kathy Hurshey thought an informational night with video would be beneficial to educate the public and remove fear associated with the ordinance.

Powers stated the Community Center could be used.

In other businesses, the North Pend Oreille County Chamber of Commerce donated $1,000 to the town of Ione for curb appeal.

The council briefly dis-

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Ione resident Monica McMackin handed out information on creating a farmer’s market in North Pend Oreille County. This market would operate on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Highway 31 Grind.

McMackin said she has several interested vendors and will act as the Market Manager ensuring the rules and regulations, Department of Health standards, and insurance requirements are followed.

Timmreck stated since the farmers market is operating as an organization, only one town business permit is required.

Redinger gave an Ione Airport update, stating the stripping at the airport was on schedule to be completed and the airport will open April 1.

Powers stated the bank is deteriorating in the Park and he is looking into funding for repairs.

Turpin stated there are several illegal

dumping sites and she will highlight them on a map for the Health Department.

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Tri-Pro Forest Products applies for permit OLDTOWN – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality received a request for an air quality permit to construct from Tri-Pro Forest Products Inc. in Oldtown. The proposed permit will replace an expired Tier II operating permit with a new ventilation system and regulate emissions at the company’s lumber facility located at 1122 Highway 2.

A public comment period will be provided on the proposed permit if a written request is submitted to DEQ by Wednesday, April 20 at 5 p.m.

The permit application is available for review on DEQ’s website www.deq.idaho.gov/permitting/airquality-permitting/permit-to-construct/.

Submit requests for a 30-day public comment period and questions regarding the public comment process by mail or e-mail to: Anne Drier, Air Quality Division DEQ State Office, 1410 N. Hilton Boise, ID 83706, email anne.drier@deq.idaho.gov.

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Meanwhile, what is left of the Brewery Street Gang is plotting to crash the party and steal the “Ice Garden”.

These and other crazy characters make for a comedic romp through the “Roaring Twenties,” with catchy tunes and energetic dances.

Dinner and show cost $25, tickets for the show only cost $12 for adults, $5 for youth age 5-17. For information and tickets: www.northwoodsperformingarts.com

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Former planner sues Bonner County SANDPOINT – Bonner County’s former top landuse planner, Clare Marley, is suing the county in a wrongful termination lawsuit, according to a report in the Bonner Count Daily Bee. Marley’s suit in 1st District Court, which was filed Wednesday, April 6, seeks unspecified damages and reinstatement to the planning department.

The lawsuit also carries a tort claim, with Marley’s attorney contending that as a 27-year employee, Marley should be awarded damages, alleging her due process rights were violated during her termination. The Bee reports that according to the lawsuit, Marley was targeted for reprisal by an unnamed county commissioner for refusing to subvert the

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law, and for defending another senior planner, Dan Carlson, who was also fired. The tort alleges that Marley was demoted from planning director to a senior planning director in October 2015, an action that coincided with the dismissal of Carlson, who is also in the process of suing the county.

Bonner County Commissioners countered that Marley had failed to produce reductions in

the land use regulatory burden borne by landowners. Commissioners also

accused Marley of trying to thwart their efforts to ease regulatory burden.

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SPRING BAZAAR Usk Community Club, 2442 Black Road. April 16th, 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Lunch served 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Door prizes! Barb (509) 445-1433; Francis (509) 445-1223.(9HB-3) VOTE YES! Assisted Living and Memory Care. Help us keep our seniors home! Great jobs for area residents too. Paid

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We charge 10 percent or a minimum of $200. We get results! We also buy used cars, trucks and recreational vehicles. (208) 437-4011.(49HB-tf) WANTED Good used clean items for Pend Oreille County Museum rummage sale, May 7th. (509) 447-7901, evenings or (509) 4473507.(11p) Every day is Sale Day in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

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PEND OREILLE COUNTY DEMOCRATS Sunday, May 1st, 1:00 p.m., Cusick High School, 305 Monumental Way. Delegates/ Alternates elected at April 26th caucuses must attend to affirm preferences for 2016 presidential nominee. Failure to attend will lose delegate numbers for your candidate. Delegates to Congressional caucuses/ State Convention will be elected at this County Convention. Proposed resolutions will also be discussed. (11) PEND OREILLE COUNTY DEMOCRATS REMINDER April 23rd, 10:00 a.m.noon, Sacheen Fire Station, 6131 Highway 2. Special Guest Amy Dillon, Colville National Forest Revision Team. Learn more about protecting Colville National Forest. Question and answer period. Potluck following. Please bring favorite dish. Beverages, rolls and dinnerware provided. Questions, (509) 710-6493.(11)

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Sports

b r i e f ly Selkirk track and field back in action at Colville COLVILLE – The Selkirk High School track and field team has their first meet returning from spring break at Colville High School, Tuesday, April 12 at 3:30 p.m. The Rangers will compete at Freeman High School Thursday, April 21 at 3:30 p.m.

Priest River track runs over to Washington for Freeman Invite FREEMAN – Priest River Lamanna High School track and field will run at the Freeman Invite, Friday, April 15, 3:30 p.m. The Spartans will host the Priest River Invitational Saturday, April 23 at 10 a.m.

Newport Track and Field travels to Freeman FREEMAN – Newport High School track and field will travel to Freeman High School for the Interstate Invitational Friday, April 15 at 3:30 p.m. The Grizzlies will host Deer Park Wednesday, April 20 at 3:30 p.m.

Selkirk hosts Cusick for baseball Wednesday IONE – The Selkirk Rangers baseball team will host Cusick Wednesday, April 13 for a game that starts at 4 p.m. The game was changed from Tuesday.

Saturday the Rangers are home for a doubleheader with Curlew that starts at noon. Tuesday, April 19 the Rangers are home again, this time against Republic. That game starts at 2 p.m.

Priest River back on softball field PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River softball team traveled to Selkirk Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They travel to Bonners Ferry Saturday, April 16 to play at 11 a.m. and then travel to Timberlake Tuesday, April 19 for a 4 p.m. game.

Grizzly Maws and Paws dinner auction April 30 NEWPORT – The Newport Maws and Paws Booster Club will be hosting the Great Grizzly Dinner Auction Saturday, April 30 at 6 p.m. at the Cork and Barrel in Newport. Tickets to the event are $20 and can be purchased at any of the offices in the Newport School District, the Golden China restaurant, Nomad, and Owen’s Grocery.

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Commission allows deer baiting, approves upcoming hunting seasons

OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted some restrictions on the use of bait to hunt deer and elk, but still allow the practice of baiting for hunting. They made few significant changes in state hunting seasons when they met April 8-9 in Olympia.

The commission, a citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), agreed to set a 10-gallon limit on the amount of bait hunters can make available to attract deer and elk at any one time.

The new rule, approved by a vote of 7-1, also prohibits establishing bait piles – usually apples, grain, or minerals – closer than 200 yards apart.

Scents and attractants used by hunters are exempt from the new baiting restrictions.

Commission Chair Brad Smith said public meetings and opinion polls conducted by WDFW over the past year showed a diversity of opinions among hunters on the issue of baiting.

“This measure is not designed to prohibit the use of bait when hunting deer and elk, but rather to curb its excesses,” Smith said. “Many believe baiting is a legitimate strategy in certain types of hunting situations, including those for See Deer, 2B

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Tripp Roberts wrestles for third place at the Spokane tournament, with Coach Rich Mendoza in the background.

Little Guy Wrestlers win five medals at state SPOKANE – Newport’s Little Guy wrestling team wrapped up the season at the Jason Crawford Memorial Tournament, where more than 1,400 young wrestlers from around the state competed. It was held at the

Spokane Convention Center.

Landen Pillers won a first place medal, Mathieu Kirkwood won a second place medal, and Mollie Pillers, Tripp Roberts and Nate Shaw brought back third place medals.

Two of the Little Guy Wrestlers Parker Hamilton and Chase Ward from Cusick

went to the 2016 Flo Reno Worlds Championships in Reno. There were almost 3,000 kids from 38 states that participated in the tournament.

There were 38 kids in the eight and under bracket that Parker and Chase were in. Chase went four rounds and Parker went seven rounds.

Newport baseball at Bonners Ferry Thursday

Ranger softball hosts Priest River IONE – The Selkirk softball team hosted Priest River Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They travel to Kettle Falls Thursday, April 14, for a 4 p.m. game before staying at home for two match-ups.

The Rangers will host Curlew Saturday, April 16 at noon and then host Republic Tuesday, April 19 at 2 p.m.

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Rob Campbell of the Family Ties team rolls one Thursday, April 7, the last night of the Thursday Nighters league competition.

Winter bowling league wraps up OLDTOWN – The winter league bowling season wrapped up its 32week season last week.

Each of the league’s have champions, with league awards given this week.

An association meeting will take place in early May, where team and individual awards will be presented.

A 12-week summer league will BOWLING Wednesday, March 30 Lucky Ladies Country Lane 65.5 54.5 Country Lane Sparklers 64.5 55.5 My Favorite Things 63 57 Morning Glories 61.5 58.5 Golden Girls 54 66 Stateline Girls 51.5 68.5 High game scratch: Kim Rusho 191.

High game handicap: Barb Mix 232.

High series scratch: Liz Pope 502. High series handicap: Carol Becks 630. High team game scratch: Country Lane 640.

High team series scratch: Stateline Girls 814. High team series scratch: Country Lane Sparklers 1,866. High team series handicap: Stateline Girls 2,331. High Team game handicap: Country Lane 1,819.

Converted splits: Sharon Smith 5-7, Carol Becks 5-10, 3-10, Darlene Dinwoodie 2-7, Marcia York 3-10, Sharon Clark 3-10, 3-10, Kim Rusho, Betty Balison 3-10.

Thursday, March 31 Thursday Niters Team Won Lost Newby’s 62 50 Northwest Renovations 61 51 Wilkinson Rentals 56.5 55.5 Diesel Dawgs 55 57 Family Ties 52 44 Plain Nasty’s 51 61 Gutter Gang 50 62 King Pins 48 36 Enforcers 44.5 67.5 Team 10 43 41 High Scratch Game: Family Ties 849.

High scratch series team: Family Ties 2,32.

High handicap team game: Family Ties 926. High handicap team series: Family Ties 2,535. High scratch game: Brian Campbell 251, Diane Campbell 188.

High scratch series: Brian Campbell 645, Pam Nichols 475. High handicap game: Ralph LaGrand 259, Joann Dalebout 253.

Friday, April 1, Friday Night Leftovers Team Won Lost Timber Room 76 36

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form soon, then bowlers will return in September for the winter league.

Club Rio ended up the team champion for the Wednesday Night Loopers League, Northwest Renovations and Newby’s tied for the Thursday Nighters League, the Country Lane Sparklers won the Lucky Ladies League and Timber Room won the Friday Night Leftovers League.

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High scratch game team: EZ Rider 840. High handicap game team: Party of Four 916. High scratch series team: Timber Room 2,410. High handicap series team: Party of Four 2,652. High scratch games: Jim Hudson 279, Jen Hudson 199.

High handicap game: Glenn Miller 271, Sherry Loveridge 249. High scratch series: Jim Hudson 718, Sherry Loveridge 518.

High handicap series: Bill Wagner 721, Evie Logan 670.

Converted Splits: Evie Logan 3-10, Mel Logan 2-7 twice, John Hastings 2-5-7, Sherry Loveridge 5-7, Don Plattenberger 4-7, Cathy Wagner 5-7.

Wednesday, April 6 Lucky Ladies Team Won Lost Country Lane Sparklers 68.5 55.5 My Favorite Things 66 58 Country Lane 65.5 58.5 Morning Glories 62.5 61.5 Stateline Girls 55.5 68.5 Golden Girls 54 66 High game scratch: Laura O’Brien 231. High game handicap: Barb Mix 256.

High series scratch: Laura O’Brien 655.

High series handicap: Laura O’Brien 703.

High team game scratch: Country Lane Sparklers 649. High team series scratch: Stateline Girls 856. High team series scratch: Country Lane Sparklers 1,844.

High team series handicap: Stateline Girls 2,506.

Converted splits: Esther Wilkinson 2-4-10, 4-5-7, 8-10, Vicki Nolting 5-810, Laura O’Brien 2-5-7, Jan Edgar 5-10, Gina Green 4-5-7, Lennie Miller 4-5, Lola Balison 4-5, Betty Balison 3-10, Marcia York 5-7, Sharon Clark 2-9-10

Wednesday Night Loopers Team Win Loss Club Rio 502 291 Why Try Harder 434.5 341.5 OK Lanes 421.5 365.5 McCroskey Defense 417 376

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Newport soccer slated against Riverside, Deer Park NEWPORT – The Newport High School boys soccer team is back in action this week, starting with a match against Riverside High School Tuesday, April 12 at 4

p.m. The results for that game will appear in next week’s newspaper. The Grizzlies will also face off against the Stags at Deer Park High School Thursday, April 14 at 4 p.m.

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High Scratch Game: Jim Goss 269.

High Handicap Game: Jim Goss 280. High Scratch Series: Jim Hudson 692. High Handicap Series: Jim Hudson 692. High Team Scratch Game: Ok Lanes 961. High Handicap game: Ok Lanes 1,098. High Team Scratch Series: Club Rio 2,609. High Handicap Series: OK Lanes 3,087. Splits: Pat Shields 4-7-10.

Thursday, April 7 Thursday Niters Team Won Lost Northwest Renovations 62 54 Newby’s 62 54 Diesel Dawgs 57 59 Wilkinson Rentals 56.5 59.5 Family Ties 55 45 Plain Nasty’s 53 63 Gutter Gang 52 64 King Pins 50 38 Enforcers 48.5 67.5 High Scratch Game: Family Ties 785.

High scratch series team: Family Ties 2,200. High handicap team game: Gutter Gang 869. High handicap team series: Enforcers 2,529. High scratch game: Duane Jones 251, Diane Campbell 198.

High scratch series: Larry Burnham 666, Danielle Campbell 514. High handicap game: Gordon Batsch 246, Danielle Campbell 649.

Friday, April 8 Friday Night Leftovers Team Timber Room Party of Four O.K. Lanes Knights Realty EZ-Rider Pooch Parlor Gutter Gang Nifty Fifty King Pin

NEWPORT – After being off a week for spring break, the Newport Grizzlies baseball team is back on the diamond with a full schedule. The team played Freeman after deadline Tuesday. There will be results in next week’s paper. The Grizzlies will host Bonners Ferry for a game Thursday, April 14. That game will start at 4 p.m. They will host Riverside for a doubleheader Saturday, April 16. The first game will start at 11 a.m. Newport will host Chewelah Tuesday, April 19, also at 4 p.m.

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vs. Bonners Ferry: 11 a.m. – Bonners Ferry

Newport Golf: 12:30 p.m.

– Deer Park

Priest River Softball vs. Bonners Ferry: 11 a.m. – Bonners Ferry

Priest River Baseball vs. Lakeside: 4 p.m. – Lakeside

Cusick Baseball vs. Columbia: noon – Cusick

Cusick Baseball vs. Selkirk: 4 p.m. – Selkirk

Cusick Softball vs. Columbia: noon – Cusick

Thursday, April 14

Selkirk Baseball vs.

Curlew: noon – Selkirk

Newport Baseball vs.

Bonners Ferry: 4 p.m. – Newport

Selkirk Softball vs.

Curlew: noon – Selkirk

Newport Boys Soccer: 4 p.m. – Deer Park Newport Softball vs.

Bonners Ferry: 4 p.m. – Newport

Newport Baseball vs. Chewelah: 4 p.m. – Newport

Selkirk Softball vs.

Kettle Falls: 4 p.m. – Kettle Falls

Newport Softball vs.

Chewelah: 4:30 p.m. – Chewelah

Friday, April 15 Newport Track: 3:30 p.m. – Freeman

Saturday, April 16 Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. – Newport High School

Won Lost 79 37 72.5 43.5 70 46 61 55 61 55 55.5 60.5 54 62 50 62 47 69

High scratch team game: Timber Room 840. High handicap game team: EZ Rider 895. High scratch series team: Timber Room. High handicap series team: EZ Rider 2,573. High scratch games: Jim Hudson 228, Cathy Wagner 201. High handicap games: Mel Logan 261, Sherry Loveridge 255. High scratch series: Jim Hudson 639, Cathy Wagner 525. High handicap series: Mel Logan 689, Betty Balison 664.

Newport Baseball vs. Riverside: 11 a.m. – Newport Newport Softball vs. Riverside: 11 a.m. – Newport Priest River Baseball

Tuesday, April 19 Cusick Softball vs.

Northport: 2 p.m. – Northport

Priest River Baseball vs. Timberlake: 4 p.m. – Timberlake Priest River Softball vs. Timberlake: 4 p.m. – Timberlake Cusick Baseball vs.

Northport: 4 p.m. – Northport Selkirk Baseball vs.

Republic: 2 p.m. – Selkirk Selkirk Softball vs.

Republic: 2 p.m. – Selkirk

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Bear baiting rule changes effective now COEUR D’ALENE – With Idaho’s general spring black bear hunting season beginning April 15 in much of the state, hunters are reminded that rules changes on placement of bait made last August are in effect now.

The current rules requires that no bait site be located within 200 feet of any water (lake, pond, reservoir, or year-round free-flowing stream or spring) or within 200 yards of any maintained trail or any established roadway that is open to the general public for motorized traffic and capable of being traveled by full-sized automobiles.

An established roadway is defined

Preparing for Little League The Selkirk Little League field is on the way to being completed. In the top photo heavy equipment is ready for work on the field. In the right photo Brandon Corkill and Josh Hedrick measure the infield and base lengths and get the ground to the right grade Saturday, April 9. A community bake sale raised $900 for the league.

Deer: Fewer number of hunting days From Page 1B

Photos courtesy of Kirstin Haney

Spartan baseball back in action PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans baseball team returns to action Wednesday, April 13, with a game

at Lakeside that begins at 4 p.m. They will go to Bonners Ferry for a game Saturday, April 16, for a doubleheader. The first

game will start at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, April 19, the Spartans travel to Timberlake for a game that starts at 4 p.m.

Cusick, Selkirk play Wednesday

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers boys’ baseball team will travel to Ione to play the Selkirk Rangers Wednesday, April 13. That game was originally scheduled for Tuesday. The game will start at 4

p.m. On Saturday, April 16, Cusick will host Columbia for a doubleheader. The first game starts at noon. Tuesday, April 19, the team will travel to Northport for a game at 2 p.m.

Four games for Newport softball NEWPORT – The Newport softball team has a busy schedule this week, following spring break. They hosted

as any road that is established, built, maintained, approved or designated by any government entity or private landowner for the purpose of travel by full-sized automobiles.

An established roadway shows evidence of repeated use by full-sized automobiles, and may include a traveled way of natural earth with depressed wheel tracks and little or no vegetation in the wheel tracks.

Updates to the 2016 black bear season and rule information can be found on pages 66-71 of the Big Game Seasons and Rules brochure available online at www.fishandgame.idaho. gov/.

Freeman Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Bonners Ferry Thursday, April 14 at 4 p.m., host

Riverside Saturday, April 16 at 11 a.m. and then travel to Chewelah on Tuesday, April 19 at 4:30 p.m.

youths, seniors, and disabled hunters.”

The new baiting rule was approved along with a series of minor changes to hunting seasons initially established for deer, elk, bear, cougar and other game species last year as part of a three-year plan.

The most significant change reduces the number of hunting days for whitetailed deer in northeastern Washington. Last year, the commission expanded that hunt for young, senior, and disabled hunters from four days to 14 days, but reversed its decision in response to an outbreak of bluetongue disease in the area’s deer herd.

Several options for the cougarhunting season were considered, but the commission unanimously voted to adopt hunting guidelines similar to those currently in effect. The commission also directed WDFW wildlife managers to continue working with community leaders to address concerns about cougars related to public safety and livestock depredation.

The commission also took action on several other issues: Brown pelican status: The commission voted to remove the large seabird

from the state’s list of threatened and endangered species at the recommendation of the department. The species rebounded throughout the Pacific coast after the pesticide DDT was banned in 1972, and was removed from the federal Endangered Species List in 2009. Up to 10,000 brown pelicans now pass through the state each year, although their population varies in conjunction with the cyclical abundance of forage fish.

Road-killed wildlife: Starting in July, people can legally salvage deer and elk killed by motor vehicles in all areas of the state except Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum counties, where only elk may be salvaged due to federal laws regarding endangered Columbian white-tailed deer. Those who salvage deer or elk will be required to obtain a permit from WDFW within 24 hours.

For more information, see www.wdfw. wa.gov/licensing/game_salvaging/.

Chronic wasting disease: The commission added Michigan and Arkansas to the list of states that have discovered the disease in their deer populations.

The disease has not been detected in Washington, which requires additional processing of deer, elk and moose carcasses imported from those states.

Cusick softball travels to Inchelium CUSICK – The Cusick softball team returns to the field after spring break, traveling to

Inchelium Tuesday, after The Miner went to press.

They host Columbia

at noon Saturday, April 16, and then travel to Northport Tuesday, April 19 at 2 p.m.

Spring is prime time for lakes and reservoirs

By Roger Phillips Idaho Fish and Game Public Information Specialist

Sunny, warm spring weather arrives and your favorite river starts flowing high and the color of chocolate milk. Sound familiar? It often happens when the mountain snowpack melts, but don’t fear.

While some rivers may be difficult to fish during spring run-off, many lakes and reservoirs are coming into their prime.

Most lakes and reservoirs have ample shorefishing opportunities, and using a motorboat or a small craft propelled by paddles, oars or fins gives you access to more fishing spots and productive water.

Whether you prefer bank fishing for trout, casting crankbaits for bass or poppers for bluegill, Idaho’s lakes and reservoirs offer a great variety of fishing opportunity during a beautiful time of year.

Choose your water Many of Idaho’s lowelevation reservoirs are in peak season during April and May when warmwater fish are feeding actively as they prepare to spawn. That includes bass and panfish, such as crappie and bluegill.

Most reservoirs are full in

the spring, which makes prime habitat in shallow bays and coves available for anglers.

Fish and Game also ramps up its trout stocking program during spring and delivers fish to most lakes and reservoirs.

Fish and Game is stocking “magnum” rainbow trout in many places, and those fish are typically stocked at 12 to 14 inches long. Some lakes also have “carry over” trout from previous year’s stocking.

Those can grow to trophysizes within a few years with good water conditions.

To see where fish have recently been stocked fish, go to www.fishandgame. idaho.gov/public/fish/ stocking/, and to learn about lakes and reservoirs to fish in your area, check out www.fishandgame. idaho.gov/public/fish/ guides/.

Bass and panfish are not stocked by Fish and Game, but F&G crews occasionally move them around when needed to jumpstart a new population (like city ponds). These fish usually naturally reproduce enough to sustain populations and provide plenty of action, as well as an opportunity for anglers to bring fish home to eat.

Bluegill, yellow perch and crappie typically don’t have size or daily bag limits.

Bass grow slowly in Idaho’s colder waters, so they usually fall under a minimum-size limit, and they also have a bag limit.

Some lakes are managed for big bass, which will have restrictive rules to give bass a better chance to reach larger sizes.

Most trout lakes are managed under the “general rules,” and they are open year round. Some spots fall under special rules, so be sure to check the regulations. You can find the details on rules at www.fishandgame.idaho. gov/public/fish/rules/.

Choose your quarry There are more than a dozen species of game fish you can catch in lakes and reservoirs, which makes them interesting places to fish. Each provides something a little different in terms of what you might catch and what tactics to use.

Here are some basic tactics for the most popular fish for springtime in lakes: Trout: Trout fishing near shore is best in spring before the shallows get too warm. This usually happens earlier in lower-elevation lakes that warm up faster. Once the shallows warm up, trout move farther offshore.

You don’t need specialized tackle to catch trout.

Dangling a worm beneath a bobber, or sinking it to the bottom and using a piece of marshmallow to float it above the weeds will usually catch trout, and possibly other species.

Casting and retrieving spinners and spoons will also catch trout, and there are dozens of them available at tackle shops and sporting goods stores.

Panfish: A school of bluegill can provide some of the most action-packed fishing an angler can ask for, and the same goes for crappie. Panfish are a great way to introduce kids and novices to the basics of angling. They’re often found near shore and in large schools.

Panfish can be caught with basic, inexpensive tackle. Try a small soft plastic tube jig rigged on a weighted jighead. You can also catch them with bait, such as a small piece of earthworm, mealworm or manufactured baits.

Bass: Many Idaho lakes and reservoirs less than 5,000 feet elevation have bass, and as a rule of thumb, the lower in elevation, the more likely you are to find them. Bass are very abundant in the Snake River and its many reservoirs. Smallmouth bass are the most common, but you can find largemouths in many lakes and reservoirs as well. Smallmouths like to

hang around rocks and boulders, while largemouth prefer to hide near flooded plants and trees.

Bass move into shallow water in the spring to spawn, and they are an exciting fish to catch.

There’s a variety of ways to catch them. You can cast bait, let it sit and wait for a bass to take it, but most anglers prefer to take advantage of bass’ aggressive nature. Try casting and retrieving, lures like spinner baits and crankbaits. Or, try bouncing synthetic worms on a jig head (commonly known as “soft plastics”) along the bottom. Both methods are effective and exciting.

Learn more tactics If you’re a novice and want to learn about basic fishing methods, go to Fish and Game’s website at www.fishandgame.idaho. gov/ and look for “Learn to Fish” under the Fishing tab. More information about basic and advanced fishing tactics can be found at www.takemefishing.org/how-to-fish.

Choose your craft If you want more options than shore fishing, small, human-powered craft are handy because they are relatively inexpensive compared to a motorboat. They’re easy

to haul around in most vehicles and are great for young anglers. Even if you barely leave the shoreline, they still open up lots of water for fishing. Remember many fish are found close to shore, so you don’t have to venture into the middle of a lake or reservoir to catch them.

Many anglers use motorboats for larger lakes and reservoirs, but small boats also work if you look for safe places to fish like the leeward side of points or bays and covers and other areas protected from the wind. Another strategy to beat spring wind is to fish early and late in the day to avoid windiest times, which are often during late morning and afternoon.

Here are some options for small craft: Canoe/kayak: These have been around forever, but in recent years, kayaks designed specifically for anglers have become more popular. They’re easy to paddle, stable and have lots of storage for your fishing gear.

Float tube: These are the cheapest way to get on the water, and the most portable. They’re inflatable, so they can easily fit in the trunk of a car, or the back of an SUV. They’re stable, and since you propel and control them with fins, both your hands are free to fish.

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ast weekend produced mild, sunny weather that brought people out to Newport City Park with children, teenagers and adults alike appreciating a sunny Sunday on the playground and the adjacent skateboard park.

According to the National Weather Service, this week’s forecast calls for 40 to 60 [percent chance of rain starting Tuesday and going through Friday, with more sun scheduled for the weekend.

All Photos by Sophia Aldous

Dusty Thomas (right) guides his 1-year-old son, Elias, around the playground.

Marlee Caskey, 1, is pushed on the swings by her mother, Sydnee, during a visit to the playground. “I come here almost everyday,” Caskey says. “Marlee loves the slides and swings, and I like getting outside.”

Spencer Shryock, 16, enjoyed his first day of the year at the Newport skateboard park. “I enjoy how fast you’re able to go and how the skateboard is basically an extension of your body,” Shryock says of the sport.

Teens Jade Saunders, 17, (background) and Casey Cynthia Lee, 15, laugh as Saunders pushes Lee on the swing set.

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obituari es Phyllis Ann (Brittain) Corning Priest River

Phyllis Ann (Brittain) Corning of Priest River passed away Tuesday, April 5. She was 80.

Phyllis was Corning born in Newport, June 15, 1935, the daughter of Harold and Martha Brittain.

She lost her father, Harold, at age 13 and her mother remarried Vic Cameron who became her stepdad and was dearly loved. She went to school in Idaho Hill and then onto Newport where she graduated. She worked with her father, Harold, and his plumbing business for a short time and then on to work summers at Venersdale’s Hardware, as she knew a little bit about plumbing supplies.

In 1953 she married Clarence Corning and moved with him to Fort Lewis, where he was in the U.S. Army. Shortly after they returned home to Priest River to settle on Highway 2 where they lived their whole life.

Their first son, Kenneth Warren, was born in 1956. A second son, Steven Harold, followed two years later in 1958.

In 1966 Phyllis decided to go to cosmetology school in Sandpoint and got her certificate as a beautician.

Clarence built her a shop on Highway 2 where she cut and styled hair for nearly 35 years.

She was involved as a young girl in Jobe’s Daughters and in Pythian Sisters Lodge as an adult. She enjoyed grange dances, square dancing with George and Rita Ringo, camping, fishing, and was very proud of her raspberry patch. She and Clarence filled the community with their wonderful wood projects they made and sold as Corning’s Creations. She enjoyed quilting and collecting cookbooks and cookie jars. Everyone she knew eventually was able to try her homemade bread and cinnamon rolls and if you were special, you even got the orange rolls.

She has five grandchildren: Nathen, Matthew, Sarah, Alan and Amanda; nine greatgrandchildren with two on the way; a surviving sister, Joyce Hockett, and two brothers who have passed, Bob and Claude Brittain. She will join her parents, her husband Clarence, and great-grandson, Wyatt, in heaven. Donations can be made in Phyllis’ name to General Hospice at 520 N. Third Ave. Sandpoint, ID 83864.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport.

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

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermanknapp.com

Donna J. (Lucas) Phinney Spokane

On March 30, Donna passed away into the gates of heaven while

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being surrounded by her closest family members.

Her spirit will be carried on by many, but especially by her loving husband of 39 years, Dwayne Phinney, and her two daughters Traci Stussi (husband Phinney Michael) and Lori Divilbiss (husband Steve); two sons Travis and Darin (wife Bambi), and nine grandchildren.

Donna was born on March 1, 1952 in Moscow, Idaho, to Thelma and Virgil Lucas. Donna was raised in Palouse, Wash., with her late brother, Gordon (Toby) Lucas, who passed on from the same Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer over 35 years ago. Donna graduated from Palouse High School in 1970.

Donna later moved to the Spokane area where she resided for over 40 years. She always had a passion for smiles and dentistry. After working as a dental assistant herself, she later became the program director and instructed Dental Assisting at the Spokane Community College beginning in 1982. Besides this, she also was the Department Chair of the Allied Health Division.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Eastern Washington University and her Masters Degree in Counseling from Whitworth University. One of Donna’s greatest achievements was to co-author a major textbook package for Dental Assisting, now in its 4th edition. She held office representing dental assistants locally in Spokane, and both at state and national levels.

She has been a featured speaker both nationally and internationally as well.

Besides her love for dentistry, what she loved most was spending time with her family. Donna loved relaxing at their river house on the Pend Oreille River just out of Newport. She also loved reading, dining out, and shopping – especially for shoes. Donna was always welcoming and generous to others. Amongst her many other favorite activities where watching the Zags play basketball and attending Broadway musicals.

A service with a reception to follow will be held at Calvary Spokane Saturday, April 16, at 11 a.m., located at 511 W. Hastings Road. A graveside service will be held on the same day at the Newport Cemetery for family members and close friends at 3 p.m.

Visitations may be made prior to her service at Riplinger Funeral Home located at 4305 N. Division on Mon., Tues., and Wed. from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Because the family is so passionate about educating others on alternative cancer treatments, please visit www. thetruthaboutcancer. com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to the “No Stomach For Cancer Inc.” Please visit www.nostomachforcancer.org The family wishes to thank everyone for their love and prayers. Guestbook available: www.riplingerfuneralhome.com See Obituaries, 5B

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. April 4 DISTURBANCE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of fa amily argument ARREST: W. Sacheen St., Stephan D. Stigall, 26, of Tacoma was arrested on out of county warrant SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 3rd St., report that gate was forced open in a storage area ANIMAL PROBLEM: Horseshoe Lake Rd. RECOVERED VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of recovered stolen vehicle ANIMAL PROBLEM: Sullivan Lake Rd.

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ARREST: Hwy. 2, Jordin M. Opp, 23, of Newport was arrested for driving while license suspended in the 2nd.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: E. 5th Ave., report of unknown subject knocked on door then left ARREST: Hwy. 2, Dennis A. Fisher, 19, of Newport arrested for driving while license suspended in the 2nd.

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

Wednesday, April 6 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Fertile Valley Rd., report of injured deer needs to be dispatched.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of black Ford Expedition with ID plates all over road heading south on Hwy. 2.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of subject’s dog barking and panting in his truck.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Sullivan Lake Rd., complainant reports she found one of her sheep dead, thinks it was shot.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Washington Ave., Newport, complainant reports that sometime from the first till now he found his screen door on backwards.

THREATENING: Metaline Cemetery Rd., complainant wanting to make a report of someone threatening her life.

ARREST: S. Union Ave. Joshua Hester, 40, of Newport arrested on a probation violation.

THEFT: Hwy. 20, report of a street sign stolen sometime in last two weeks

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Telephone Rd E., report of verbal argument between husband and wife.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of tree down in northbound lane

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 6th

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 211, report of unoccupied vehicle WEAPON OFFENSE: Stateline Rd. N. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Stateline Rd. N. INTOXICATION: S. Calispel Ave., report of intoxicated female subject

Tuesday, April 5 TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of subject not leaving.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ANIMAL PROBLEM: Vanes Lake Rd., report of approximately seven llamas running loose heading to Skookum.

ANIMAL POBLEM: Sullivan Lake Rd., report of livestock in yard again.

SUSPICIOUS CICUMSTANCES: W. Walnut St., Newport, complainant reports she saw a transaction of an adult buying cigarettes for a juvenile.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights FRAUD: W. Walnut St., Newport, complainant reports receiving two fraudulent checks.

POSSIBLE DUI: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of vehicle driving erratically, possible DUI. LOST PROPERTY: W. Walnut St., Newport, complainant reports she lost her social security card last year.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 20, complainant reports someone took his birth certificate.

TRESPASSING: Hwy. 211, report of a van parked on property and subjects out shooting in the woods.

LOST PROPERTY: N. Newport Ave., Newport, complainant reports husband’s brown leather wallet containing his ID, cash and one credit card believed to be lost at McDonalds.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Lower Wolf Trail, report of American pit bull, mostly white with tan patches, that attacked complainant.

DECEASED PERSON: W. Willow St., report of deceased female SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: LeClerc Rd. N., report of residence unsecured and unoccupied.

VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights TRESPASSING: S. Washington Ave., report of subjects at burned house.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Eric Lee Thompson, 43, of Spokane arrested on a Department of Corrections hold.

NOISE COMPLAINT: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report of neighbor playing loud music.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. State Ave., Newport, report of woman in driveway mumbling, possibly drunk or

WANTED PERSON: S. Garden Ave., Newport, wanted person turning himself or herself in.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 5th St., report of male lying in grass with motorcycle.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Newport Ave., report of intoxicated male in lobby talking about police wanting him.

report of verbal argument with daughter.

Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

THEFT: E. 4th Ave., Newport, report of gun stolen sometime in last six months.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Bergman Lane

ANIMAL BITE: Newport area, report of 4-year-old bitten by friend’s dog.

THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of shoplifting AFRREST: W. Walnut St., Newport, Shelly I. Cotter, 44, of Elk arrested on out of county warrant.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Spokane Ave. West Bonner County

SUSPICOUS PERSON: Hwy. 211, report of male walking in area wanting to get to reservation.

Monday April 4

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. Union Ave., Newport, report of male yelling and beating something on the ground ANIMAL BITE: Danforth Rd., report of child bit by neighbor’s dog.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy.20, report of deceased deer in middle of north bound lane.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, report of being out with vehicle and subject

Saturday, April 9 LITTERING: Deer Valley Rd., caller reports someone dropped a bag of trash around his house.

NOISE COMPLAINT: Hwy. 20, report of noise complaint of business batching concrete.

TRESPASING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Height SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Newport Cemetery, report of silver Impala left in the cemetery since last night.

ANGENCY ASSIST: Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, assist with looking for a silver and white Toyota pickup involved in a hit and run with a bicyclist.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Terrace Ave., report of neighbor burning trash.

GRASS FIRE: LeClerc Rd. S., report of fire on the west side of guardrail, unknown size.

ARREST: Tonya Lee Blair, 23, of Newport arrested on a local warrant.

FOUND PROPERTY: Hwy. 20, report of subject finding firearm out in woods.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Stadium Drive, report of two intoxicated males sitting on the ground drinking beer.

FRAUD: Terrace Ave. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Levitch Rd., report of attempt to locate missing juvenile.

NOISE COMPLAINT: 4TH, report of excessive noise coming from the house next door.

TRESPASSING: Hwy. 211, report of subject on motorcycle continually trespassing on complainant’s property.

THEFT: W. Walnut St., report of male that shoplifted meat half hour ago.

DISTURBANCE: N. Newport Ave., report of subject assaulted by children.

SUSPICIOUS CICUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2 TRAFFIC OFENSE: Ashenfelter Bay, report of three pickup trucks drag racing in the area.

TRESPASSING: Stateline Rd. N. TRESPASSING: S. Washington Ave., report of two people in burned house with flashlights.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Yocum Lake Rd. TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

Friday, April 8 SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. Scott Ave., Newport, report of male subject aggressively yelling and pacing.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of car versus deer collision.

EXTRA PATROL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, prowl check

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 1st St., report of male threatening to hurt people in Newport and scaring children by the water park.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 2, report of unknown female that jumped in back of pickup truck driving 25 mph towards Newport.

BURGLARY: W. 6th Ave. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Fir Drive, complainant reports someone may be in house with her.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 7th St., report of white truck in back of parking lot with someone possibly sleeping in it; it has been there for couple hours.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. Pine St., report of subject getting released and feels someone is going to harm him.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Veit Rd., report of white Nissan Sentra with Idaho plates parked in road partially blocking highway.

PROWLER: Hwy. 2, report of subjects with flashlights wearing dark clothing; one has a gun in back pants and went up and checked shop door.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: N.

ARREST: Brett Kelly, 26, of Priest River was arrested in the 500 block of Peninsula Road for an outstanding warrant, driving without privileges, possession of marijuana, and possession of methamphetamine.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Martha Kitchen of Cusick was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and a warrant.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Santiago Rd., Blanchard

Wednesday, April 6 ARREST: Shelby Rd., Priest River, Mathew Staudt, 33 of Priest River was arrested for a violation of a no contact order.

ANNOYING/HARASSING TELEPHONE CALLS: Ivan White Rd., Priest River ANNOYING/HARASSING TELEPHONE CALLS: Dufort Rd., Priest River ARREST: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Beth Labelle, 50, of Ione was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.

FOUND PROPERTY: W. Pearl Shore, Nordman RESISTING ARREST: Hwy. 2, Priest River MISSING PERSON: Conrad Vista Rd., Priest River ARREST: Larch St., Priest River, Naomi Eisler, 35, of Priest River was arrested on a warrant.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Scotia Rd., report of three or four dogs locked in residence for three nights.

ASSAULT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

Tuesday, April 5

Friday, April 8

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Conklin Meadows Rd., report of motorcycle or four-wheeler on road.

Sunday, April 10

ARREST: Blanchard-elk Rd. and Mountain View Rd., Amanda Tuthill, 56, Athol was arrested for possession of methamphetamine in area of Blanchard Elk Road and Mountain View Drive.

Thursday, April 7

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of grey semi pulling grey cargo trailer that ran vehicle off road.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

ARREST: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Forrest Carter, 61, of Spirit Lake was arrested for driving under the influence and driving without privlees on Spirit Lake Cutoff Road at Pine Haven Road.

UNATTENDED DEATH: Kenny Lane, Priest River

ASSAULT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

ANIMAL NOISE: W. Joyner Drive, report of dog at above address constantly barking.

WANTED PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

TREE FIRE: Danforth Rd., report of third party report of power pole on fire next to roadway.

THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of shoplifter.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Lehigh Ave.

Thursday, April 7

TRAFFIC OFENSE: Main St.

ARREST: Hoo Doo Loop, Oldtown, Lesley Evan Ove, 38, of Rathdrum, Idaho was arrest on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, injury to child, and driving without privileges.

TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Highway 57, Priest River SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Skyhawk Drive, Spirit Lake NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hoop Loop, Priest River, report of a non-injury accident on the top of Hoo Doo Mountain.

Saturday, April 9 BURGLARY: Highway 41, Blanchard DISTURBING THE PEACE: 5th St. S. & S Meadowdale Ave., Oldtown, report of a noise complaint in the area of 5th Street South, and South Meadowdale Avenue.

HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, Priest River ARREST: Langille Canyon Rd., Oldtown, Amanda Megan Dittl, 34, of Newport, was arrested on a Bonner County felony warrant and Renae A. Akers, 45, of Newport, Washington, was arrested for driving on a suspended license.

Sunday, April 10 BURGLARY: Paisley Rd., Spirit Lake ARREST: Hwy. 41, Oldtown, Frederic Hamberg, 25, of Spokane was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant and cited for driving without privileges.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Sky Ranch Rd., report of wife throwing things at complainant.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Metaline Falls, complainant reports a bluish van is stalking him.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. State Ave., Newport, report of vehicle in neighborhood that complainant thought was acting suspicious DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: N. Fea Ave., Newport,

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Donald Lee Fowell Ione

Donnie passed away peacefully on March 27 at the age of 59 after a battle with a severe infection. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Donnie was born Fowell Aug. 6, 1956 in Ione, and chose to make that his permanent home.

He became an integral part of the Ione community.

Donnie was a man that was involved in just about every aspect of the community. His career was very diverse. In his younger years he served as Deputy for the Town of Ione, ran his own trap line, and owned Outback Enterprises, spending the weekends at the Northport race track with many of us rooting him on. He spent hot summers cutting hay, moving houses and scrapping cars in the wrecking business alongside his family. He ran the snow cat in the winter, worked the counter at the auto-part store, drove long-haul trucks, and worked in the wheat fields. More recently he was the vice president of the Selkirk Trail Blazers, and Mayor for the Town of Ione.

Donnie gave back to his community in many ways.

He volunteered with the Fire Department for over 25 years, coached high school wrestling, and performed in numerous plays at the Cutter Theatre. He managed and organized charity events, and donated his time and money to anyone in need.

He was always there to give a helping hand, fix a broken vehicle, find the right tool for your project, or just sit and listen.

Donnie never knew a stranger; many regarded him as the oneman welcoming committee of Ione.

Donnie had strong family

values and a fierce loyalty for friends. He did what was right and was not shy about telling someone when they were in the wrong. He guided more people in life than any of us will ever know. It was a common sight to see Donnie in his red mule parked in the middle of the road chatting with an old friend or new acquaintance, and every summer you would see him on his Harley wearing his famous doo rag, with a smile on his face.

He was a man that did not side with one person. He saw the big picture and did what he knew in his heart was the right thing. There was not one situation where one of his big bear hugs would not help. He was a good friend to a lot of people and a legend in his own right.

Donnie married Irena Johnson. They were blessed with their daughter, Lisa Marie, who was the light of his life. Lisa gave him his only grandchild, Aribella. Donnie was overjoyed to be a grandpa, telling anyone who would listen all the wonderful things about her.

This is only a small part of the life that Donnie “Big Dog” Fowell lived. Everyone he came in contact with undoubtedly has a story we would love to hear.

A memorial service will be held April 16 at the Selkirk High School beginning at 11 a.m. followed by his last ride to the Mountain to be laid to rest. A community potluck in the Ione Park will follow. We ask your help in sending him off with a celebration of his life in the style, which he lived every day.

Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Barbara Fowell, his sister, Patti Justice, and husband Glen, and his brother, Jim Fowell.

Donnie is survived by his daughter, Lisa Marie Hall, her husband Luke, and their beautiful daughter Aribella, of Mansfield Wash.; his sisters, Judy Loster and husband Frank,

of Ione, Linda Huckins and husband Marty, of Coos Bay, Ore., Karen McDonald and husband Ken Heaton, of Spokane; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephew; cousins, and an enormous circle of friends and acquaintances.

Donnie may have gone from this world, but he will live on in our hearts and memories forever.

In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a bank account at Mountain West Bank to help cover medical expenses.

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

Laine K. Carlson Newport

Laine passed away at the age of 49 Saturday, April 9, from complications related to treatments in her courageous five year battle fighting LeukeCarlson mia.

She was born Nov. 8, 1966, in Topeka, Kan., moving to Boise, Idaho where she graduated from Borah High School in 1985.

In 1989, she moved to Newport where she met Ted Carlson whom she married in 1996. In 1997, their daughter Melyssa was born, followed by the birth of their son, Joshua, in 2001.

Laine was a devoted mother and wife. Caring for her family was her main priority. In addition, she enjoyed church activities that included AWANA, and later taught classes at House of the Lord Christian Academy in Oldtown.

Her interests included cooking, camping, fishing, canoeing, and hiking, and spending time with her extended family.

She is survived by her hus-

band, Ted Carlson; her children Melyssa and Joshua; her mother Roberta Sell of Coeur ‘d Alene; her sisters Leesa Warren of Blanchard and Laurie Michaelson of Post Falls, and brother Scott Sell of Eagle, Idaho.

Memorial services will be held at Priest River Community Church on Saturday, April 16 at 12 p.m.

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

Delbert (Del) Purcell Newport

Delbert (Del) Purcell passed away Wednesday, March 16. He was 74.

Born Jan. 31, 1942, in Ione, Del lived with a spirit of adventure. He grew up fishing, hunting and camping throughout the wilderness of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. As an adult, he worked in several Western states and Australia in construction, roofing, logging and trucking.

His parents, Carrie (Johnson) Robarge and James Purcell, and brother, LeRoy Robarge, residents of Newport and Oldtown, precede him in death.

Del is survived by two sons and a daughter, who have asked for privacy. Other survivors include brother, Chuck Purcell, numerous cousins and the friends and communities of Newport, Oldtown, and Priest River. On behalf of Del, Chuck offers many thanks to the friends and families who visited and helped with daily chores and errands as the COPD sapped Del’s stamina.

Chuck and Dels’ relatives also offer gratitude to every member of River Mountain Village and Newport Hospital Long Term Care.

“Your skilled care, humor and compassion made a difference,”

pu blic m e eti ngs Wednesday, April 13 Pend Oreille Cemetery No. 1: 8:15 a.m. - E. 100 Circle Drive, Newport Pend Oreille Conservation District Board: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Control Board: 2 p.m. - Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Newport Bonner County Democrats: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint West Bonner Water and Sewer District: 6:30 p.m. Oldtown City Hall Metaline Town Council:

Monday, April 18 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 Selkirk School Board: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room Pend Oreille Fire District No. 8 Board: 7 p.m.

- Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads

Tuesday, April 19

Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices Cusick School Board: 3:30 p.m. - Cusick High School Library West Pend Oreille Fire District Board: 6:30 p.m. Fire Station on Highway 57 Property Rights Council: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Build-

ing, Sandpoint

Wednesday, April 20 Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. - Various Locations Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office

Dec. 16, 2015 Keanna Bishop, 20, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (364 suspended) 12 months probation and fined $5,000 ($5,000 suspended) for third degree theft; $413 total fees and fine.

Peter Gerlett, 32, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (356 suspended), 12 months probation and fined $5,000 ($5,000 suspended) for fourth degree assault; $193 total fee and fine.

Dec. 23 Joshua Boles, 39, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (274 suspended) and 60 months probation and fined for fourth degree assault domestic violence; $308 total fee.

Seth Norton, 30, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (363 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,600 suspended) for reckless driving; $911 total fees and fine.

Tyler Turner, 43, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (334 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,800 suspended) for a no contact order violation and sentenced to 30 days in jail for driving under the influence; $708 total fees and fine.

Mervin L. White, 56, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (83 sus-

pended) and fined $1,000 ($800 suspended) for third degree driving with a suspended license; $243 total fees and fine.

Dec. 29 January Raylie Rolie, 47, was sentenced to 363 days in jail (319 suspended), 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,725) for first degree criminal trespass and 363 days in jail (319 suspended), 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,725) for third degree theft; $1,493 total fees and fine.

Jan. 6 Larry Deluna, 45, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (359 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,800 suspended) for fourth degree assault domestic violence and five days in jail for a probation violation; $493 total fee and fine.

Melborne Fisher, 59, was sentenced to 364 days in jail, 12 months probation and fined $5,000 ($5,000 suspended) for operating a motor vehicle without the required ignition interlock; $293 total fees and fine.

Jennifer Hollowell, 32, was sentenced to three days in jail for no valid operators license without identification; $43 total fee.

Randy Kincade, 27, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (364 suspended)

Newport

Barry Edwin Dumaw Sr. of Newport passed away peacefully in his home with his family at his side on April 9. He was 75.

Mr. Dumaw was born May 9, 1940, Dumaw in Newport, the son of Edwin and Marjorie Dumaw.

While growing up he had a love of working on and restoring cars and did a lot of mechanic work. Barry worked with the operating engineers for many years, working on the U.S. Pavilion at the 1974 World Fair in Spokane. He also worked a farm outside of Newport and loved working in his machine shop.

Barry met his future wife, Karen, when he was 17 and she attended Cusick High School. They fell in love and were married a few years later. They lived in Usk for a few years before moving to Libby, Mont. for a few years than lived in Spokane before moving back to Newport on the family farm in 1972, where they raised their four children.

Mr. Dumaw is survived by his sons, Barry Dumaw Jr. and David Dumaw; daughters Connie Schoffel and Beth Burton; brothers Dennis and Pat Dumaw; sisters Marri Roders and Karen Jack Reed, and many grand kids.

His wife, Karen, sisters Sharon Vegele and Judy Dumaw, preceded him in death.

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

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.

Sabrina M. Trickel, 27, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of domestic violence assault 4th degree. She is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Her last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is statewide.

Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. District Office, Priest River Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. Dalkena Fire Station Ione Town Council: 7 p.m.

- Clerk’s Office

D i s t r i c t C o u rt The following people had their cases resolved in Pend Oreille County District Court.

Barry Edwin Dumaw Sr.

m o st wa n t e d l i st

Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building

7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

Chuck said.

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

12 months probation and fined $5,000 ($5,000 suspended) for possession of a dangerous weapon; $193 total fee and fine.

Michael Ross, 29, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended), 12 months probation and fined $1,000 ($1,000 suspended) for third degree driving with a suspended license; $293 total fee and fine.

Tyerell Salyer, 30, was sentenced to 364 days in jail, 60 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,800 suspended) and 10 hours community service for reckless driving and solicitation to possess meth and sentenced to 364 days in jail, 60 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,000 suspended) for driving under the influence; $2,944 total fees and fine.

Jan. 13 Brett Carpenter, 28, was sentenced to one day in jail and fined $1,000 for negligent driving; $1,069 total fees and fine.

Trickel

Mark A. Stone, 34, is wanted on two Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to appear on original charges of controlled substance possession without prescription, burglary 2nd degree, theft 1st degree and possession of stolen property 1st degree. He is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 175 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. His last Stone known address was in the Newport area.

Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

Rauter

Troy A. Rauter, 48, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of harassment. He is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 190 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is surrounding Washington State counties only.

Alldridge

Todd J. Alldridge, 43, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of driving with license suspended 3rd degree. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. His last known address was in the Newport area.

Extradition is statewide.

Being Smart just got 3x Easier.

Jan. 20 Cassandra Andrews, 25, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (344 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($5,000 suspended) for third degree theft and sentenced to 364 days in jail (344 suspended) and fined $5,000 ($5,000 suspended) for fourth degree assault domestic violence: $336 total fees and fine.

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201605 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-13-603077-TC APN No.: 453113 5 1 8 0 1 4 Ti t l e O r d e r N o . : 150281482-WA-MSO Deed of Trust Grantor(s): WANDA E MCDOUGLE Deed of Trust Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 20090301061 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 4/22/2016 , at 10:00 AM at the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W 4th

Street, Newport, WA sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 10, BLOCK 2, HALFORD’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF NEWPORT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, PEND OREILLI COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 127 NORTH HALFORD AVENUE, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/3/2009, recorded 4/7/2009, under 20090301061 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington , from WANDA E. MCDOUGLE, A SINGLE PERSON , as Grantor(s), to FRONTIER TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, INC. , as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. , as Beneficiary,

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the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC . II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the follo wing amounts which are now in arrears: $36,297.29 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $117,603.07 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 8/1/2012 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty,

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expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 4/22/2016 . The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 4/11/2016 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 4/11/2016 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the 4/11/2016 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address( es ): NAME WANDA E. MCDOUGLE, Continued on 8B

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Continued from 7B A SINGLE PERSON ADDRESS 127 NORTH HALFORD AVENUE, NEWPORT, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 8/19/2015 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants.

After the 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

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SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure. htm . The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud. gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=se arch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear . If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBTAND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 12/14/2015 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality

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Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 6457711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA - 1 3 - 6 0 3 0 7 7 - T C I D S P u b #0097240 3/23/2016 4/13/2016 Published in The Newport Miner on March 23 and April 13, 2016. (8, 11) ___________________________ 2016105 PUBLIC NOTICE S U P E R I O R C O U R T, S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N , C O U N T Y O F SPOKANE Case No.: 16-4-00421-2 AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of, LAWRENCE RICHARD ASHDOWN, 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.

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 nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: March 30, 2016 Personal Representative: Natalya Anatolyevna Koneva Address: 334 Sanham Lane Newport, WA 99156 Attorney for the Estate: Jeffrey A. Herbster Address: Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers 601 W. Riverside Suite 1900 Spokane, WA 99201 /s/Jeffrey A. Herbster, WSBA #23841 Attorney for the Estate Published in The Newport Miner on March 30, April 6 and 13, 2016. (9-3) ___________________________ 2016100 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board will be meeting from 12:00 -1:30 P.M on April 18th. The meeting will be held at the County Counseling conference room, which is conveniently located at 105 S. Garden Ave in Newport. Light refreshments will be provided. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or have any questions, please contact Jessica Ausborn at 509-447-5651 at least 48 hours before the meeting.

Published in The Newport Miner on April 6 and 13, 2016. (10-2) __________________________ 2 0 1 6 11 0 PUBLIC NOTICE “The Pend Oreille Conservation District’s board meeting time has been changed from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for summer hours. The next meeting shall be held at the districts office located at 121. N. Washington Ave., Newport WA 99156 on April 14th, 2016 at 5:00 PM.” David Marcell District Manager Published in The Newport Miner on April 6 and 13, 2016. (10-2) ___________________________ 2 0 1 6 111 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 16-4-00022-7 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of VERLEY D. MATTHES, 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 non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: April 6, 2016 /s/Darlene Bunyea, Personal Representative Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447 3242 Published in The Newport Miner on April 6, 13, and 20, 2016. (10-3) ___________________________ 2 0 1 6 11 2 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 16-4-00023-5 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of BONNIE J. WITT, 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 non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: April 6, 2016 /s/Karen J. Demmitt, Personal Representative Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447 3242 Published in The Newport Miner on April 6, 13, and 20, 2016. (10-3) __________________________ 2 0 1 6 11 3 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 16-4-00024-3 NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.42.030) Nonprobate Estate of JOHN D. WILEY, Deceased.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE As Notice Agent, I have elected to give notice to Decedent’s creditors.

On the date of filing of this Nonprobate Notice to Creditors with the Court: • I had no knowledge of: • Any other person acting as Notice Agent, or • The appointment of a Personal Representative for Decedent’s probate estate in the state of Washington.

• According to the records of the Court that were then available: • No cause number regarding Decedent had been issued to any other Notice Agent, and • No Personal Representative of Decedent’s probate estate had been appointed.

Any person having a claim against Decedent must present the claim: • Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and • In the manner provided in RCW

11.42.070: • By filing with the Court the original of the signed Creditor’s Claim, and • By serving upon or mailing by first class mail to me at the address provided below a copy of the signed Creditor’s Claim.

The Creditor’s Claim must be presented by the later to occur of: • Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice to you as provided in RCW 11.42.020(2)(c), or • Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice.

If the Creditor’s Claim is not presented within the foregoing time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

In accordance with RCW 9A.72.085, I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

SIGNED Date: Place: At Newport WA Signature: Karen R. Rickard, Notice Agent Address for Mailing or Service: Address: Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 City, State ZIP: Newport WA 99156 Date of First Publication of this Notice: April 6, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on April 6, 13, and 20, 2016. (10-3) ___________________________ 2 0 1 6 11 5 PUBLIC NOTICE C ombined N otice of A pplication and A ction Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on April 01, 2016 receive a complete SEPA Environmental Checklist with supplemental documents prepared

by David Hood of Hood Design Solutions, LLC and did on April 04, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for a proposed Dry Hydrant Project at the YMCA Camp Reed (FILE NO. SEPA-16-006), Location(s): YMCA Camp Reed @ 1152 Fan Lake Rd, Deer park, WA 99006. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on March 29, 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. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than April 21, 2016. 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 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org.

Required Permits: Critical Areas Review, Hydraulic Project Approval, Sections 401 and 404 Certifications Dated: April 4, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on April 6 and 13, 2016. (10-2) ___________________________ 201622 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA - 1 3 - 5 4 8 5 4 1 - S H A P N N o . : 443010510001 / 9599 Title Order No.: 150075872-WA-MSO Deed of Tr u s t G r a n t o r ( s ) : C H E R I E R .

GRAVES, WEYLAND T GRAVES, CHERIE GRAVES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WEYLAND T. GRAVES, KIM MANUS as agent for NEWPORT HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES as the personal representatives for the Estate of Cherie R. Graves., Public Hospital District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County Washington D/B/A/ Newport Hospital and Health Services. . Deed of Trust Grantee(s): ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2004 0273883 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Continued on 8B

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Continued from 10B Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 5/13/2016 , at 10:00 AM at the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W 4th Street, Newport, WA sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 3A, FIRST ADDITION TO ERICKSON’S SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE SHORT PLAT, RECORDED IN BOOK 2 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGE 37, PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR STATE HIGHWAY NO. 2, BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 2, 1993, AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 219981. More commonly known as: 323922 NORTH HIGHWAY 2, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 2/27/2004, recorded 3/3/2004, under 2004 0273883 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington , from WEYLAND T. GRAVES AND CHERIE R. GRAVES, HUSBAND AND WIFE , as Grantor(s), to FRONTIER TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY , as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC , as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee, for the certificate holders of the Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-WCW1 .

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the follo wing amounts which are now in arrears: $169,607.40 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $222,605.53 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 3/1/2009 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 5/13/2016 . The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 5/2/2016 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 5/2/2016 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 5/2/2016 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address( es ): NAME WEYLAND T. GRAVES AND CHERIE R. GRAVES, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 323922 NORTH HIGHWAY 2, NEWPORT, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 1/26/2015 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Any-

one having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants.

After the 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure. htm . The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud. gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=se arch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear . If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBTAND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 1/12/2016 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Christina Contreras, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 6457711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA - 1 3 - 5 4 8 5 4 1 - S H I D S P u b #0098780 4/13/2016 5/4/2016 Published in The Newport Miner on April 13 and May 4, 2016. (11, 14) ___________________________ 201698 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEADERS MEETING The Boards of Commissioners of the Port of Pend Oreille, Public Utility District No. 1 and Pend Oreille County will meet on Friday, April 22nd at 12 p.m. at the Camas Wellness Center, Usk, WA. /s/Kelly J. Driver, Manager /s/ Karen Willner , Clerk of the Board

/s/ Rhonda Cary, Clerk of the Board Published in the Newport Miner April 13 and 20, 2016. (11-2) ___________________________ 2 0 1 6 11 4 PUBLIC NOTICE The Selkirk School District Board of Directors will hold their April Regular Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Selkirk Middle and High School Music Room.

Nancy Lotze, Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors Published in The Newport Miner on April 13, 2016. (11) ___________________________ 2 0 1 6 11 6 PUBLIC NOTICE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES S O L I C I TAT I O N Request for Statement of Qualifications (RSQ) City of Newport Request for Qualification Data to Furnish Engineering Services The City of Newport is requesting qualified engineers to submit statements of qualification for engineering services related to the Southeast Newport Improvements – Union -5th to SR2; 4th – Union to Hwy 41; 5th – Union to State; Newport – 5th to 4th Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Project #6-E-892(003)1. These services will be to perform a scope of work, which includes providing engineering services of all construction plans, design services, preparation of contract documents, contract administration services and construction inspection services. The project budget, including construction, is approximately $759,235.00 with plans and specifications complete by November 30, 2017.

One or more firms will be selected for an interview based upon the following criteria categories: Qualification of key personnel; Relevant experience as demonstrated on previous projects; Previous performance; Expressed interest in the project; Washington State Certified Minority Enterprise Participation.

Firms desiring consideration shall submit FOUR complete qualification packages and any other pertinent data to further assist the selection committee in evaluating the firm’s qualification to: Ray King, City Administrator. Qualification packages should be submitted to arrive no later than 4:00 PM on April 25, 2016. The most highly rated firm will be selected for an interview and negotiation of the professional service contract.

The project is partially funded through the Small Cities Arterial Program (SCAP) with state funds provided by the Transportation Improvement Board and the City of Newport.

The City of Newport is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority- and womenowned firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

Newport City Hall is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter will be made upon receiving twenty-four hour advance notice.

Questions regarding the project or proposal may be referred to Ray King, City Administrator, 200 S. Washington Avenue, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-5611.

Published in the Newport Miner on April 13th and 20th, 2016. (11-2) __________________________ 2 0 1 6 11 7 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 NO. 16-4-00020-1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: KISSINGER, James L. Deceased.

The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator 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 Administrator or the Admin-istrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and file the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Adminis-

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trator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this 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 nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: April 13, 2016 Personal Representative: TRAVIS J. KISSINGER Attorney for the Personal Representative: Steven Wee, Attorney Address for Mailing or Service: c/o Steven Wee, Attorney 505 N. Argonne Road, Ste. A201 Spokane, WA 99212 Steven Wee / WSBA#30620 Attorney for Administrator Published in The Newport Miner on April 13, 20, and 27, 2016. (11-3) ___________________________ 2 0 1 6 11 9 PUBLIC NOTICE TS No WA08000764-15-1-FT APN 443016-32-0005 TO No 8596029 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 13, 2016, 10:00 AM, at main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W 4th St, Newport, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 3O NORTH, RANGE 44 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: STARTING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE DUE EAST ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 16, A DISTANCE OF 600 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE DUE SOUTH 200 FEET; THENCE DUE EAST 400 FEET; THENCE DUE NORTH TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 6, AS IT NOW EXIST; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE TO A POINT DUE NORTH OF THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. APN: 443016-32-0005 More commonly known as 322392 NORTH SR 2, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of September 9, 1999, executed by LOREN K. POFFENROTH AND JENNELL K. POFFENROTH, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of HEADLANDS MORTGAGE COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as original Beneficiary recorded September 15, 1999 as Instrument No. 1999 0250512 and the beneficial interest was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, Successor Trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the PNCMT Trust, Series 2000-1 and recorded January 20, 2015 as Instrument Number 20150320550 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, Successor Trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the PNCMT Trust, Series 2000-1, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/ Mortgage. Current Beneficiary: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, Successor Trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the PNCMT Trust, Series 2000-1 Contact Phone No: 800-669-6607 Address: 7105 Corporate Drive, Building C, Plano, TX 75024 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From October 1, 2009 To January 8, 2016 Number of Payments 34 $787.57 12 $964.60 12 $874.41 12 $874.49 6 $870.54 Total Continued on 11B

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Continued from 10B $64,562.62 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION October 1, 2009 January 8, 2016 $201.84 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: September 9, 1999 Note Amount: $92,800.00 Interest Paid To: September 1, 2009 Next Due Date: October 1, 2009 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $80,716.08, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on May 13, 2016.

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by May 2, 2016, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale.

The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before May 2, 2016 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the May 2, 2016 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, Successor Trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the PNCMT Trust, Series 2000-1 or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS CURRENT OCCUPANT 322392 NORTH SR 2, NEWPORT, WA 99156JENNELL K POFFENROTH 322392 NORTH SR 2, NEWPORT, WA 99156JENNELL K POFFENROTH 322392 HIGHWAY 2, NEWPORT, WA 99156JENNELL K POFFENROTH PO BOX 1409, LOVELOCK, NV 89419JENNELL K POFFENROTH PO BOX 725, LOVELOCK, NV 89419LOREN K POFFENROTH 322392 NORTH SR 2, NEWPORT, WA 99156LOREN K POFFENROTH 322392 HIGHWAY 2, NEWPORT, WA 99156LOREN K POFFENROTH PO BOX 1409, LOVELOCK, NV 89419LOREN K POFFENROTH PO BOX 725, LOVELOCK, NV 89419 by both first class and certified mail on August 29, 2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home.

See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may

contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud. gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 6064819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; Dated: January 8, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Jessica Cimarusti, Authorized Signatory MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100 Seattle WA 98101 Phone: (800) 409-7530 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic. com. Order No. WA16-000047-1, Pub Dates 04/13/2016, 05/04/2016 Published in The Newport Miner on April 13 and May 4, 2016. (11, 14) __________________________ 2016120 PUBLIC NOTICE THE PEND OREILLE COUNTY C E M E T E RY D I S T R I C T # 1 I N V I TAT I O N T O B I D Sealed bids will be received by The Pend Oreille County Cemetery District #1 at The Newport Cemetery Superintendents Office located at 161 Cemetery Rd Newport, WA during business hours, or by mail at P.O. Box 5015 Newport, WA 99156 until 8:30am on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 for materials, equipment and labor to install approximately 88301sqft of asphalt paving to The Newport Cemetery road system.

Sealed bids may be hand delivered on May 11, 2016 by 8:30 am to the regular public meeting of The Pend Oreille County Cemetery District #1 Board of Commissioners located in the County Commissioners Meeting Room of The Pend Oreille County Courthouse at 625 W 4th Street Newport, WA. At that time all bids received will be opened and publicly read.

There will be no pre-bid conference for this project, however, bidders may visit the project site at 161 Cemetery Rd, Newport WA. Bid Packets may be obtained by contacting The Newport Cemetery Superintendent between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm at The Newport Cemetery, 161 Cemetery Rd Newport, WA (509) 447-3114. The Pend Oreille County Cemetery District #1 reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in the bidding, or to exercise any other right or action provided by statute. Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and RCW 49.60, Law against Discrimination and other related laws and statutes is required Published in The Newport Miner on April 13, 2016. (11) __________________________ 2016121 PUBLIC NOTICE C ombined N otice of A pplication and A ction Pend Oreille County did on April 5, 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Cesar Clavell and did on April 7, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a ramp & dock on the Chain Lakes/Little Spokane River. (FILE NO. SA-16-007), Location: 822 Wilms Road; Parcel# 443034130001 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 5, 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, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 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 April 28, 2016.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp of Engineers (Approval Letter) Dated: April 11, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on April 13 and 20, 2016. (11-2) __________________________ 2016122 PUBLIC NOTICE C ombined N otice of A pplication and A ction Pend Oreille County did on April 5, 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Nancy Corneil and did on April 7, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a ramp & dock on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA-16-008), Location: 245 E. Joyner Drive; Parcel# 433728529002 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 5, 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, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 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 April 28, 2016.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp of Engineers (Approval Letter) Dated: April 11, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on April 13 and 20, 2016. (11-2) __________________________ 2016123 PUBLIC NOTICE C ombined N otice of A pplication and A ction Pend Oreille County did on March 24, 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Alison Vincent and did on March April 6, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a ramp & dock on Sacheen Lake. (FILE NO. SA-16-011), Location: 8772 Fertile Valley Road; Parcel# 433124569007 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on March 24, 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, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 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 April 28, 2016.

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Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp of Engineers (Approval Letter) Dated: April 11, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on April 13 and 20, 2016. (11-2) __________________________ 2016124 PUBLIC NOTICE C ombined N otice of A pplication and A ction Pend Oreille County did on March 2, 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Shelly Davis and did on April 6, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a repair of retaining wall and stairs replacement on Sacheen Lake. (FILE NO. SA-16006), Location: 8686 Fertile Valley Road; Parcel# 433125519003 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on March 2, 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, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 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 April 28, 2016.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp of Engineers (Approval Letter) Dated: April 11, 2016 Published in the Newport Miner on April 13 and 20, 2016. (11-2) _________________________ 2016125 PUBLIC NOTICE C ombined N otice of A pplication and A ction Pend Oreille County did on April 6, 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Craig L. Matteson and did on April 6, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a ramp & dock on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA-16-009), Location: 172 Open Skies Road; Parcel# 443227519010 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 6, 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, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 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 April 28, 2016.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp of Engineers (Approval Letter) Dated: April 11, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on April 13 and 20, 2016. (11-2)

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