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William Gregory Abbott Usk
William “Bill” Gregory Abbott passed away April 24. Mr. Abbott was born in 1958 in Vallejo, Calif., to William and Anna Marie Abbott Abbott. He spent his childhood in Napa, Calif. At age 17 he joined the Navy and served on the aircraft carrier the USS Kittyhawk for three years. He was honorably discharged in 1978. After the Navy, he stayed in San Diego where he became a counselor for a group home that served children with special needs. He was also a health inspector. Mr. Abbott lived in many states, finally settling down happily with his wife, Beverly, in Usk. He was passionate about his Lord Jesus Christ. He loved playing and writing music, as well as cooking for the love of his life. He lived by the Pend Oreille River and loved sitting in his “God chair,” watching the wildlife and the calmness of the river. Family said his charisma and outgoing personality will be missed by all who were a part of his life. He is survived by his wife Beverly Abbott of Usk, daughter Anna Marie (and Brandon) Cordova, son William (and Emily) Abbott, both of Denver, as well as Erin (and Devin) Brower of Spokane. He had four grandchildren: Adian, Eden, Juliet and Francesa. He is survived by four siblings: Linda (and Fred) Knapp, Craig (and Kathy) Abbott, Allen (and Charlene) Abbott, and Kevin Sayle; mother Anna Marie Sayle; several nieces and nephews.
Doreen J. Ells Cusick
Doreen J. Ells passed away at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane Friday, May 3, at the age of 65. She was born June 23, 1947, and was a Ells lifetime resident of Pend Oreille County. She graduated from Cusick High School in 1966 and began working at Pennell fur farm. She later worked for her mother at the Crossroads Cafe before spending years working with her partner Bob Grimmett running the Cusick Tavern. Ms. Ells was devoted to her family and cared for her aging mother until her passing in 2007. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 217, an avid pool player and loved throwing darts. She was known for cooking burgers at local July Fourth celebrations and events. She spent time with friends and family any time she could. She is preceded in death by her life partner Bob Grimmett, parents Ben and Doris Nelson, father William Ells and brother David Ells. She is survived by her siblings Rick Nelson, Bernie Nelson, Ben Nelson and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend who will be greatly missed. The family will have a memorial service Friday, May 17 at 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 217 in Cusick.
Harold “Chick” Seeber Post Falls
Harold “Chick” Seeber passed away Saturday, May 4, at the age of 82. Mr. Seeber was born in Kellogg to Harold and Gustava Seeber (Barnhart) Seeber in 1930. After graduation from Wardner-Kellogg High School in 1948, he pursued a degree at Washington State College in Pullman, where he graduated in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy. Upon graduation, he settled in Coeur d’Alene with his first wife, Beverly, and began working for Sherman Drug. They welcomed two daughters into the family, Stephanie Ann and Sandy Marie. After several years, Mr. Seeber was ready to venture into business on his own. He moved to Spokane Valley where he started Seeber Vista Drug. After a fire destroyed
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the pharmacy, the family moved to Newport where Mr. Seeber took a position as the administrator of Newport Hospital District. While in Newport, he met his second wife, Hedy Gretener. They married June 3, 1967. Shortly thereafter they welcomed two additional members to the family, Gregory Charles and Lisa Melanie. Feeling the need to own his own business again, Chick and Hedy purchased Aker’s Drug in 1969. They ran the pharmacy together as Seeber’s Drug until Hedy’s death in 1993. Shortly thereafter the business was sold to their son, Greg. Chick retired in 1994. Soon after his retirement, he met Kay Cronin, his partner for the past 19 years. Mr. Seeber enjoyed his retirement with Kay. They traveled to numerous places such as Europe, Alaska and Hawaii. Besides traveling, they also enjoyed playing tennis, golf and skiing. The couple spent their winters in Phoenix and summers in Post Falls. In his earlier life, Chick enjoyed woodworking, fly fishing and weekly golf rounds with his friends. Mr. Seeber is survived by his partner, Kay Cronin of Post Falls; his four children, Stephanie Seeber-Duley of Coeur d’Alene, Sandy Schwarztbauer (and Scott) of Wasilla, Alaska, Greg Seeber (and Nicole) of Newport, and Lisa Skay (and Tracy) of Spokane; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the American Lutheran Church in Newport Saturday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.
Marshalee Thompson Priest River
Marshalee Thompson, a life long resident of Priest River and Oldtown, passed away April 22 after a long battle with cancer. She died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. She was 64. She was born May 18, 1948, in Newport and married the love of her life, Wayne Guy Thompson in Dalkena. She worked many jobs over the years as a waitress, homemaker and eventually became a realtor, which she loved. She also taught sewing to many young women over the years in 4H. She enjoyed reading, traveling and a good game of golf, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. Family said she was a very strong and quiet person. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, father Rex Edgar and three brothers: Jerry Edgar, Tim Edgar and Terry Foss. She is survived by her son Tim Thompson and his wife Gina of Priest River, daughter Amy Scribner of Oldtown, and son Dan Thompson of Post Falls; seven grandchildren, Bailey Scribner, Abriana Thompson, Shelby Scribner, Colton Thompson, Allee Thompson and Willow Thompson; parents Marge Edgar of Priest River and Clarence Foss of Lewiston; siblings Janet Howard, Michael Edgar, Esther Booth, Vicki Leaming, Cheryl Blevins, Bill Foss, Lorreta Jones and Keith Foss; many wonderful friends and one cat she wasn’t really sure she wanted but grew to love, Muffy. A celebration of life and a potluck were held Sunday, May 5, at the Ranch Club.
Roberta G. Koepke Usk
Roberta G. Koepke (Birdie Moore) of Usk passed away Wednesday, May 1 after a brave battle with cancer. She was 51. She was born on Koepke July 9, 1961, in St. Ignatius, Mont. Family said they were blessed to have Birdie as a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved to travel and take family vacations and lived her life to the fullest. She was a generous soul known for her infectious laugh. She gained her happiness by bringing joy to others.
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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 29 BURGLARY – S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report that someone has been in the complainant’s apartment and taken several items. ARREST – S. Garden Ave., Newport, Tavis R. Davis, 29, of Colville was arrested on a local warrant. FOUND PROPERTY – S. Shore Diamond Lake, report of found a bicycle. THREATENING – Scotia Rd., Newport, report that boyfriend’s ex is leaving threatening voicemails. ANIMAL CRUELTY – Calispel Trail Loop, Newport, report of horses and dogs being neglected and abused. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Cedar Drive, Newport, a person reported finding a sled with items on it sitting on the side of the road last night. TRESPASSING – Robarge North Rd., Metaline Falls, report of a dark red Chevy S-10 Blazer speeding through property about 10 minutes ago. DRUGS – Newport City Hall, drug investigation. VEHICLE FIRE – Hwy. 2, report of a gray van with smoke coming out of the cab, non-blocking on the westbound side. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that a window is open in front of the building behind the garbage cans but there are no vehicles or people around. Tuesday, April 30 FOUND PROPERTY – Levitch Rd., report of gas powered pressure washer found on side of the highway. FIRE – Bigfoot Rd., report of slash pile out of control. ARREST – Pass Creek Pass, Tyler W. Batch, 29, was arrested for identity theft, possession of stolen property and possession of a stolen vehicle. SUSPICIOUS PERSON – Hwy. 2, report of white male walking with
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Wednesday, May 1 LITTERING – Laurelhurst Drive, report of large amount of garbage dumped on side of road. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Pines Rd., respondent feels threatened by neighbor cleaning his handgun outside. FRAUD – Hall Lane, report of cell phone account altered without complainant’s knowledge. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Box Canyon Rd., report of lock was taken off gate. BRUSH FIRE – LeClerc Rd. N., report of brush fire on side of road. ILLEGAL BURNING – Spring Valley Rd., respondent believes neighbor is burning plastic. Thursday, May 2 ANIMAL PROBLEM – Deer Valley Rd., report of cattle in roadway. JUVENILE PROBLEM – S. Calispell Ave., person reporting threats made by 30-year-old male. JUVENILE PROBLEM – W. 2nd St., person reporting that daughter’s items were destroyed at her dad’s house. ACCIDENT – Hwy. 20, report of one vehicle rollover. JUVENILE PROBLEM – W. 5th St., subject requesting assistance removing male being disruptive. TRESPASSING – Green Rd., respondent would like subject trespassed for fraud. JUVENILE PROBLEM – S. Calispell Ave., report that 13-year-old daughter did not come home from school. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Bobier Rd. N., report of vehicle sitting in driveway with male inside. JUVENILE PROBLEM – W. Pine St., report of juveniles jumping on cars. DISTURBANCES – S. Newport Ave., respondent can hear disturbance in progress. ARREST – Raymond Jeffrey Neal, 41, of Spokane was arrested on tribal charges. Friday, May 3 ARREST – Hope Rd., John R. Sanders, 30, of Newport was arrested for fourth-degree assault domestic violence. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – S. Garden Ave., Newport, report that suspicious mail received.
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Highway 20, Ione Newport School Board: 3:15 p.m. Stratton Elementary Pend Oreille Fire District No. 6: 6 p.m. - Furport Fire Hall, 7572 LeClerc Road Oldtown City Council: 6:30 p.m. Oldtown City Hall Cusick Town Council: 7 p.m. - Cusick Community Center
MONDAY, MAY 13 Candidates File for Election: Pend Oreille County Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442
TUESDAY, MAY 14 Candidates File for Election: Pend Oreille County Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Port of Pend Oreille Commissioners: 9 a.m. - 1981 Black Road, Usk
Nicholas Lee Pulsifer
Nicholas Lee Pulsifer was born April 2 to Derek and Alicia Pulsifer of Brewster, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 ½ inches in length. He joins siblings Kara, 8, Emily, 6, and Matthew, 3. Grandparents are Tad and Peggy Loutzenhiser of Newport, Katy Paulsifer of Washougal, Wash., and Dan Pulsifer of Battle Ground, Wash.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE – LeClerc Rd. S., report that vehicle tried to run complainant off the road. BURGLARY – Hwy. 2, respondent reports he had several items stolen from his shop. BAD CHECK – Hwy. 31, report that subject has three checks that are bad. FIRE – Deer Valley Rd., report of brush fire. SUSPICIOUS PERSON – Jorgens Rd., report of white male wandering the area sitting in ditch in front of complainant’s home. VEHICLE PROWL – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights FRAUD – Hwy. 2,report of subject possibly committing fraud. ARREST – Hwy. 31, Douglas D. Rice, 54, of Colville was arrested for driving under the influence. DISTURBANCE – Jorgens Rd., report of female at residence and males yelling. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Hwy. 211, 911 call, no one talking but operator can hear noise in background, then mention of police. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of malicious mischief in the jail. ARREST – Lance Joseph Sinka, 38, of Athol was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Saturday, May 4 NOISE COMPLAINT – W. 4th St., report of loud noises coming from another apartment. BURGLARY – Houghton St., report of grandfather clock missing. ERRATIC DRIVER – LeClerc Rd. N., report of blue Durango driving erratically. FOUND PROPERTY – Coyote Trail Rd., respondent found wallet on roadway. ERRATIC DRIVER – Driskill Rd., report of vehicle speeding and driving unsafely. HARASSMENT – Beaver Valley Rd., report of harassment against a protection order. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Coyote Trail Rd., report of two suspicious vehicles at the gravel pit. VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER – W. Pine St., report that subject called respondent in violation of protective order. ARREST – Gary Joe Gartin, 61, of Ione was arrested for disorderly conduct. Sunday, May 5 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – LeClerc Rd., S., report of fence taken down. BOATING OFFENSE – Pend Oreille River, deputy out with vessel. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Conklin Meadows Rd., report that subject found bee hives on his property. ARREST – Timber Mountain Rd., Lonnie Dee Roberts 64, of Spokane was arrested for driving
Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse West Bonner Library District Board of Trustees: 9 a.m. - Priest River Library Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices Friends of the Library: Noon Priest River Library Pend Oreille County Planning Commission Hearings: 6 p.m. Cusick Community Center West Bonner Water and Sewer District: 6:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall West Bonner Library Board: 7 p.m. - Priest River Library Laclede Water District: 7:30 p.m. -
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parents are Rich and Marcia Ryan and Jim and Barb Schlaich.
Halie Marie Rose Duffield Halie Marie Rose Duffield was born April 17 at 12:32 p.m. to Trisha Duffield of Newport. She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20 ½ inches long delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Jones. Grandmother is Ann Duffield.
Ruth Ann Schlaich
Ayden Lee Teem
Ruth Ann Schlaich was born April 14 at 9:34 a.m. to Bri and Matt Schlaich of Newport. She weighed 7 pounds, 1/2 ounce and measured 19 ¼ inches long, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Kraus. Grand-
Ayden Lee Teem was born April 22 at 3:55 p.m. to Kristen Strong and Eric Teem of Newport. He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 22 inches long, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Lewis.
under the influence. THEFT – Hwy. 2, Newport, report that firearm is missing from residence. BOATING OFFENSE – Sacheen Lake, deputy out with fishing vessel. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – Hwy. 211, report that someone tried to get into a garage. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Baker Lake Rd., Newport, report that there is a light on in a house that should be vacant.
WEST BONNER COUNTY Monday, April 29 BURGLARY – Hwy. 57, Priest River DISTURBING THE PEACE – E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River Tuesday, April 30 DOMESTIC DISPUTE – Larch St., Priest River Wednesday, May 1 RECKLESS DRIVING – Hwy. 2, Oldtown SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Hwy. 2, Priest River ARREST – Jackson Ave., Priest River, Jason E. Frink, 31, of Great Falls, Mont., was arrested on a warrant. ARREST – Hwy. 41, Blanchard, Summer Isabell, 19, of Coeur d’Alene was arrested for driving without a license and cited for underage driving under the influence. Thursday, May 2 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE – Hwy. 2, Oldtown, a 19 year old woman from Hayden was cited and released for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. A 19-year-old man from Hayden was cited and released for possession of marijuana. A 19 year old man was cited and released for minor in possession of alcohol. Friday, May 3 ARREST – Blanchard Cutoff, Blanchard, Christopher Mickelson, 40, of Priest River, was arrested for driving without privileges. DRIVING WITH INVALID LICENSE – Blanchard Cutoff, a Blanchard woman was charged with driving with an invalid driver’s license. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE – Blanchard Cutoff Saturday, May 4 RECKLESS DRIVING – Kaniksu St., Priest River DISTURBING THE PEACE – Railroad Ave., Blanchard Sunday, May 5 UNLAWFUL ENTRY – Pineview Lane, Spirit Lake BURGLARY – Hwy. 57 Priest River INTOXICATED PERSON – Hwy. 2, Priest River
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Pend Oreille Cemetery No. 1: 8:15 a.m. - County Courthouse in Newport Pend Oreille Conservation District Board: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building Bonner County Democrats: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint
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chainsaw on his shoulder. SUSPICIOUS PERSON – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of male hanging around employee entrance. ACCIDENT – S. Scott Ave., report of two-vehicle accident. THEFT – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of gas drive off. ILLEGAL BURNING – Hwy. 2, subject stated there was an unattended fire. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – S. Washington Ave., report of female stating she was assaulted.
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Laclede Community Hall WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 Candidates File for Election: Pend Oreille County Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. - Various Locations Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office 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
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He joins siblings Arik, Aspen, Clayton and Alex. Grandparents are Clay Strong and Jessie Sorrell and Tim and Trisha Brown.
Dagger Lee Ness Dagger Lee Ness was born
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April 22 at 5:45 p.m. to Jennifer Price and Lee Ness of Newport. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 20 inches long, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Lewis. He joins brother Mordachi.
421 S. Spokane Ave., Newport, WA (509) 447-2433