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Used book sale in Priest River Saturday PRIEST RIVER – Two rooms of books will be on sale at the Priest River Library Saturday, July 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $2 per bag of books. Librarians said it looks like this is a summer for reading, so come stock up.
OLDTOWN – A series of informational programs are offered at Albeni Falls campgrounds throughout the summer. Albeni Falls Dam, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, organizes the programs at Riley Creek Campground in Laclede and the Mudhole in Priest River. Join ranger Kassadee for an “amazing race” through the campground and the chance to win a free night of camping Saturday, July 7 at 7 p.m. at Riley Creek. Learn about bats Friday, July 13 at 7 p.m. at the Mudhole and Saturday, July 14 at 7 p.m. at Riley Creek.
Ione student receives EWU scholarship
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Three retire from West Bonner Schools Retiring music teacher Barb Fournier comforts retiring elementary teacher Maureen Gerow as West Bonner School Board chairwoman Peggy Smith reads a letter from Priest River Elementary principal Sue Lee, honoring Gerow for her 24 years of teaching in Priest River. At Wednesday’s board meeting June 20, Lee also wrote a letter for retiring PRE teacher Nancy White and Idaho Hill principal Susie Luckey spoke about how they will miss seeing Fournier lead the band at basketball games.
POPA announces third annual One-Act Play Festival NEWPORT – Pend Oreille Players will host their third annual One Act Play Festival, featuring original short plays from playwrights throughout the U.S. and British Columbia, Friday and Saturday, July 13-14, at 7 p.m. Tickets prices for the festival are $10 for adults per night or $15 per pass for both nights, pre-purchased and $5 for youth 18 and under. Tickets are available at the theatre box office, and on-line at www.pendoreilleplayers.org. Friday night performances: “Sleepover,” is a playful short comedy written by Seth Freeman of Pacific Palisades, Calif. In this story, a young bride-to-be spends the night in her fiancé’s old bedroom, with her future motherin-law. Cast features Gillian Monte and Millie Brumbaugh, who also directs. “Mounted Drill, Boots and Saddles,” is a historical drama written by Phyllis Kardos of Newport and
Heller, Ogle to wed July 12
Brad Ogle and Christina Heller NEWPORT – Christina Heller and Brad Ogle announced their plans to marry July 12. The bride to be is the daughter of Steven and Melanie Heller of Newport, and Ogle is the son of Carolyn Ogle and Denny Hilsabek of Spokane. He is a graduate of Spokane Community College.
directed by Dee Ann Boydston. Inspiration for the play is taken from the author’s great-great-grand-uncle’s Civil War diary. Cast includes Mark Miller, Alyssa Miller, Tyrian Miller, Tiana Miller, Jesse Kautz and Charles Talley. A man returns to his hometown in search of a lost love before embarking on a life-changing journey, in a story the playwright describes simply as “loneliness.” “Dina,” a drama written by Jeff Sult of Valley Stream, New York, and directed by Kari Thompson features Gail Cory-Betz and Terry Canfield, with Alyssa Miller as Dina. Completing income tax forms is never a picnic, and even less so when you’re terrified of your accountant, as we find in “Tax Time,” a comedy written by Tim Scheurer of Westerville, Ohio. Erica Fuller and Gibson Hunter portray a young couple preparing to come face to face with Leonard,
a septuagenarian curmudgeon who does not suffer fools, played by Bill Betz. Saturday night performances: In “A Very Silly Script,” a comedy written by Peter Blacklock of Blind Bay, B.C., we find a man and woman ship-wrecked on a deserted island. She insists that they were married just before the ship sank; unfortunately he can’t even remember his own name, much less how he ended up with this attractive stranger. Performed by Heidi Gnos Kuban and Kevin Kuban, who also directs. “Related Moments,” a drama by the late William Derringer of Albuquerque, N.M., and directed by Danny Litowitz is the story of a man approaching middle age and questioning his life choices, through conversations with his (deceased) parents. Cast includes Oran D. Lord, Jonathan Schlotthauer, Erica Fuller, Linda Youngblood and Danny Litowitz.
Graduates receive EWU scholarships CHENEY, Wash. – Heather Molvik of Newport and Christine Evers of Cusick have received scholarships from Eastern Washington University. Molvik, a 2010 Newport High School graduate, has been awarded a Trustees Scholarship for $3,000 for the 2012-2013 academic year at Eastern. This award is given to continuing EWU students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher. At NHS, Molvik was an honors student and was a member of the soccer, softball and track teams. She was also a Spokane Scholar and participated in the Running Start program. She is currently pursuing a degree in anthropology and biology as a senior at EWU. She is a member of the Anthropology Club, was recently inducted into Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, participated in
the Leadership Living Learning Community, served as a participant and representative of EWU at regional and national research conferences and works as a math tutor. She is the daughter of Pat and Donna Molvik of Newport. Evers has been awarded a Sonja Matison Scholarship for $3,200 for the coming academic year. This award is given a social work major. Evers earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations, speech communication and TV-radio from Auburn University. She has completed a school social work practicum at Evergreen Elementary in Spokane. Evers is currently pursuing her master’s degree in social work at EWU. She is the daughter of the Jean Edwards of Vidalia, and the late Ray Milano.
Zieske named Presser Scholar MOSCOW, Idaho – John Robert Zieske was awarded the prestigious Presser Scholar Scholarship at the University of Idaho. The award is funded by The Presser Foundation in Haverford, Penn., and operates under the will and deeds of trust created by its founder, Theodore Presser. It is one of the few foundations in the U.S. dedicated solely to the support of music and music education. Undergraduate schools of music
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CHENEY – Sarah Dunn of Ione has been awarded a Trustees Scholarship for $3,000 for the 2012-2013 academic year at Eastern Washington University. This award is given to a returning student with a 3.8 or higher grade point average. Dunn graduated from Selkirk High School in 2011, where she played volleyball for four years, was class secretary for five years, ASB secretary her senior year, National Honor Roll senior year and was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at SFCC during Running Start. She is the daughter of Sally Hewitt of Metaline Falls and Kevin Dunn of Ione.
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at accredited colleges, universities and independent institutions of higher education are invited to apply for the opportunity to present the Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award to an outstanding music major whom they select. Zieske, a music education major, has maintained a 3.99 grade point average at the University of Idaho and will receive a cash stipend of $4,800 for use in his senior year. The student is selected by the
president of the school and the head of the music department solely on the basis of the merit and achievement of the student. This award is an honor award and the student, in his/her senior year, is to be known as a Presser Scholar. Zieske is a 2009 graduate of Priest River Lamanna High School and is the son of John and Crystal Zieske of Priest River. His grandparents are Lee and Tudy Smith.
“Publish or Perish,” is a farce written and directed by Gail Cory-Betz of Newport. Trying to raise money after the stock market tumbles, Paul and Susanne are determined to collaborate on a book of “historical significance.” Well, Susanne is, anyway. Paul is given to fantasy musings, as well as quoting the Bard, and is definitely a hindrance to the process. When Paul turns up dead, it’s not the “who” but the “why” that will slay the audience. Cast includes Laura Stuivenga, Michael Thompson, Ben Kardos, Erica Smith, Janelle Atyeo and Angelica Dwyer. In “Planned Obsolescence,” a dramatic-comedy by Kathleen McLaughlin of La Mesa, Calif., a chance meeting between a young woman facing emotional and mechanical breakdowns, and an appliance repairman leads to a date for lunch. Directed by Duncan Heaney, featuring Maxine Barber and Xavier Culver.
CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT
“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 409 S. Spokane • Newport Sunday Morning 10 a.m. (509) 939-0676 CalvaryNewport@aol.com / 97.3 FM “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35
REAL LIFE MINISTRIES
“Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.” Worship Time: Sunday 10:30 a.m. at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA - Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 or Toll Free (877) 997-1200
Dockins, McAlpin plan Hawaiian wedding OLDTOWN – Brian and Cindy Dockins of Oldtown are proud to announce the engagement of their son, Taylor Scott Dockins, a 2009 political science graduate of Boise State University, to Felicia Erin McAlpin, daughter of Kevin and Jan Collins and Andy McAlpin of Post Falls. McAlpin is a 2011 graduate of Eastern Washington in dental hygiene. The couple plan to exchange their vows on Maui, Sept. 22. To celebrate the couple’s union, a local reception in Coeur d’Alene will be held Oct. 6.
PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Animal Rescue Golf Tournament is Saturday, July 14 at 10 a.m. at the Ranch Club, west of Priest River on Highway 2. All proceeds benefit the animal rescue shelter. The cost is $35 per
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service ~ 10:00 a.m. Church School ~ 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available Rev. Russell Clark 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org
CHURCH DIRECTORY
1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays: Girls Club, ages 9 to 12, 4:30 to 6:00 pm Soul’d Out Youth, ages 13 thru 19, 6:00 pm Church ~ 447-3265 Pastor Mitch McGhee E-mail pineridgecc@gmail.com
S.S. ~ 9:30 • Worship ~ 11 a.m. Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m. (Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Sandy Strait - 509-447-3687
GRACE BIBLE CHURCH of Diamond Lake Corner of North Shore Road and Jorgens Road Informal Family-style Worship Sundays 10:00 a.m. 509-671-3436
CHURCH OF FAITH
36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Services - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wed. - Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.newportchurchoffaith.com
Taylor Dockins and Felicia McAlpin
Golf scramble benefits animal rescue
PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS
Saturday, July 21, is all about owls at 7 p.m. at Riley Creek and Ranger Andrew attendees how to be a junior ranger of the Corps of Engineers Friday, July 27, at the Mudhole and Saturday, July 28, at Riley Creek. The program begins at 7 p.m. both days. Albeni Falls Dam also offer free tours of the dam, seven days a week at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. through Labor Day weekend. These programs are not limited to just campgrounds as there staff that can cater to school groups and numerous other agencies as well, all year long.
person, which includes golf, pizza, beer and prizes. The format is an 18-hold scramble with four people per team, men, women or mixed. To register, call Cathy at 208448-2548 or Dennis at 208-4481731.
SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH
4912 Spring Valley Road Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. -- Sunday School (509) 447-3588
NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time September - May AWANA - Tuesday 5:30 p.m. The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm
NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH 4 Miles South of Newport, Hwy. 2 Sun.: 9:30 Sun. School, 10:30, Worship, 6 p.m. Evening Service Sun. & Wed. at Pastor’s house. Jams 5pm 2nd Saturdays Pastor, Walt Campbell: 447-5101
CATHOLIC MASSES
HOUSE OF THE LORD
Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m. Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. - 5p.m. Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 - 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m. Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.
754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 10 a.m. “United Generation Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.hotl.me
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS
1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 • 447-3742 Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.
Diamond Lake Church 326002 Hwy. 2, West of Newport Pastor Clinton Schultz, (509) 447-4565 Newport Church - Corner of Lilac Lane & Hwy. 20 North Pastor Ron Fleck (509) 447-4755 Sat. Morning Services Sabbath School 9:30 • Worship 11:00 NACS THRIFT SHOP (509) 447-3488 PO Valley Church School (208) 437-2638
NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH
AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.
332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich June, July & August Worship Service 9 am (509) 447-4338