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Taser used to subdue man in court struggle

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT - It took four men and a taser to get Eric Benzo handcuffed and in custody in Pend Oreille County Superior Court Thursday, Oct. 4.

Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson had just revoked Benzo’s release and ordered him taken to jail. Benzo, who stands 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 275 pounds, was visibly upset and verbally expressed his dissatisfaction as law enforcement officers attempted to handcuff him.

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Candidates night Oct. 9 in Metaline Falls METALINE FALLS – The North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Candidates Night, Thursday, Oct. 9, at the American Legion in Metaline Falls.

A Meet and Greet will start at 6:30 p.m. with the candi-

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Turkey love

These turkeys were enjoying the warm fall weather and each other near the Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District well site on Elu Beach Road Monday morning. About a dozen other turkeys were nearby. Northeast Washington counties have some of the highest densities of wild turkeys in the state, according to game officials. Hunting seasons are in the spring and fall.

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Pend Oreille County Candidates interviewed Public Utility District Commissioner No. 2 Six-year term

7th District State Senator Four-year term

Katherine Brown

Curt Knapp

Brian Dansel

Age: 63 Occupation: Owner/ operator of Brown Family Greenhouses (1982-92); Worked for the U.S. Forest Service, BLM, Washington State and Spokane County.

Retired substitute teacher Brown and bus driver for the Cusick Consolidated School District (2013).

Education: Mead High School; Spokane Falls Community College (1973); Spokane Community College (1982); Gonzaga University, BS in Biology;

Age: 58 Occupation: Retired Newport business owner, Commissioner at PUD Education: Sumner High School (1975); Central Washington Knapp University, BA in Psychology (1980); Mount Hood Community College, Mortuary Science Degree (1985).

Religion: Non-denominational Christian Family/Marital status: Married to

Age: 31 Party: Republican Hometown: Republic Occupation: Ferry County commissioner, 7th District state senator Education: Republic Lastname High School, Walla Walla Community College (AA degree 2003) Family: Married to Carrie Jo Dansel, with a young son, Gavin Religion: Non denominational Christian

Age: 43 Party: Republican Hometown: Colville Occupation: Businessman, owns five businesses, including car dealerships in Colville and Omak Lastname Education: Enumclaw High School 1995, attended Green River Community College, General Motors University business school Family: married to Leslie Booth, four children, Jordon, Chevy, LT and Ashley

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Are there any areas you feel the PUD could cut costs during the next term?

Brown said the ratepayers are owners at the PUD because it is publicly owned. She said there are a lot of areas that could be cut. The current commissioners are not concerned with their “owners” and they do not spend money wisely or plan for long-term, Brown said. She said she needed more research to comment on individual cost cuts.

During the PUD’s recent Moody and

Are there any areas you feel the PUD could cut costs during your next term?

“I think there is always ways to keep a better control on that,” Knapp said.

Knapp said there are always areas to cut costs and there may be times when operations are busy with lots of projects and the basics get forgotten.

The PUD needs to get its message out to the community better on what the PUD is working on, including labor costs and additional expenses, he said.

Education will be a big topic at the Legislature this session.

How do you think the Legislature should fund education? Is there enough money? Should there be an increase in taxes to pay for education? If not, what programs should be cut?

Dansel, like most in his party, say funding education first during the upcoming Legislative session is the best way to see that education is amply funded, as the McMcleary

Education will be a big topic at the Legislature this session. How do you think the Legislature should fund education? Is there enough money?

Should there be an increase in taxes to pay for education? If not, what programs should be cut?

Booth says the state spent 47.5 percent of its budget on education. He wants a close examination of where that money goes. He says a business approach is the best way to efficiently allocate education money.

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B R I E F LY Local non-profits receive Wasmer grants SPOKANE – Two area agencies are recipients of grants administered by the Inland Northwest Community Foundation.

A total of 27 grants, ranging from $1,200 to $10,000, came from the Florence Wasmer Fund for Children and Families and from the Florence Wasmer Fund for Arts and Culture at INWCF. The grant program invested $116,000 throughout Eastern Washington and North Idaho, including the West Bonner County Food Bank in Oldtown, and the Northwoods Performing Arts in Pend Oreille County. The food bank received $1,000

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for a new refrigerator and freezer. Northwoods received $5,000 for performance lighting equipment.

INWCF was founded in 1974 and serves 10 Eastern Washington counties and 10 North Idaho counties fostering vibrant and sustainable communities in the Inland Northwest, according to a press release.

The community foundation manages more than 400 funds valued at more than $85 million and awards approximately $3 million in grants annually. Funds are established by donors like Florence Wasmer, who choose to leave a charitable legacy supporting issues and causes important to them. Grant appli11B-13B

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by INWCF‚ grants committee and North Idaho Partnership Council on an annual basis.

Sullivan Lake ranger station closing for week METALINE FALLS – The Colville National Forest is closing the Sullivan Lake ranger station for one week from Monday, Oct. 13, through Sunday, Oct. 19, because of a shortage in staff.

The station will reopen on Monday, Oct. 20. The Newport Ranger Station will be open if assistance is needed.

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COEUR D’ALENE – The Idaho Panhandle National Forest Plan is in its final stages of the objection process. Forest officials reviewed the 22 objections submitted by the public, including Bonner County, on the Revised Forest Plan, Environmental Impact Statement and draft Record of Decision.

After incorporation of public comments and the selection of an alternative, the final Revised Forest Plan, final EIS and draft Record of Decision were released to the public in September 2013, which marked the beginning of the objection process.

Bonner County commissioners submitted a four-page letter to the USDA Forest Service, dated Nov. 22, 2013, outlining how proposed changes could adversely affect the county.

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King and Queen of homecoming, along with each class’s royalty, were presented at the football game Friday night, Oct. 4. Pictured are: Jianpeng “Tony” Teng, Tommy Anselmo, Tabitha Wilson, Mel Krampert, Romey Miller, Brantley Bacon, Katlyn Summers, Dausen O’Brien, Trent Slinger and Bri Novak.

Slinger and Novak were the Homecoming King and Queen.

Avista increases electric rates

BOISE – Electric rates for customers of Avista Utilities, including those in Priest River, increase 4.2 percent effective last week while.

For a residential customer who uses Avista’s average of 930 kWhs per month, an average monthly bill would increase by

$3.76, from $81.88 to $85.64.

At the same time, state regulators are taking comments through Oct. 17 on an Avista application to decrease natural gas rates an average 2.1 percent effective Nov. 1. Avsita does not have any natural gas customers in the west Bonner County area.

Priest River after school tutoring program underway PRIEST RIVER – An after school tutoring program at Priest River Lamanna High School is now in place.

Betty Gardner, who runs the 21st Century Community Learning Center, says the program is serving about 30 students, including at least five students who have never stayed after school for sports or other activities.

“It is fun to walk by rooms that are usually empty and hear laughter and good energy coming from them,” Gardner said about the program.

“We have small groups so far but that is good because as I visit with them I see one adult with a few kids huddled around them and the kids are engaged,” Gardner said.

“This is what we were hoping for.”

The idea is to create a sense of belonging, improve academic performance and provide opportunities in arts and humanities, she said.

“Physical and emotional wellbeing opportunities are what we are offering.”

Gardner said.

The learning center is open before school as well as after school.

The morning sessions takes place from

7-7:45 a.m. Tutoring in Language arts, science and math is available, as well as the weight room, yoga and the YO YO club.

In the after school sessions, math, language arts and science tutoring is offered, as well as career and college assistance programs. Parents are welcome at the career center.

There is a drama course, with scripted readings. There are courses in sewing, quilting, karate, gaming, dance, yoga, creative writing and basic mechanics, as well as several clubs, including a book club, a GEAR UP Club, a sources of strength club and a haunted house club. ACADECA, an academic competition, is also offered.

Bussing is available to some destinations at 5 p.m. for participants. Later in the year fly tying, rod building, snow shoeing, archery and CPR lessons will be offered.

People can find what courses are offered on what days by going to the school.

The program is open to high school age students only. Homeschoolers and private school kids in the district’s geographical are welcome. The program is unable to offer services to kids going to other publically funded high schools.

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dates question and answer session starting at 7 p.m.

For the U.S. Representative race, incumbent Cathy McMorris Rodgers has not responded but democratic challenger Joe Pakootas will be in attendance.

In the State Representative position one race, incumbent Shelly Short and challenger James Apker will be in attendance.

For the State Representative position two, incumbent Joel Kretz will be in attendance. His challenger Ronny Rae will not be.

In the State Senator race, Tony Booth will not be in attendance and Brian Dansel did not respond.

Sheriff Alan Botzheim will be in attendance. He is running unopposed.

For County Prosecutor, Dolly Hunt will be in attendance and Robin McCroskey

has not responded to the invitation.

Incumbent County Commissioner Mike Manus will be in attendance for the County Commissioner two position. His challenger Mark Zorica, who received enough write in votes to proceed to the general election, has not responded.

Terri Miller will attend for the County Treasurer position. She is running unopposed.

The County Clerk position candidate Tammie Ownbey will be in attendance and is running unopposed.

County Auditor Marianne Nichols, running unopposed, will not be in attendance.

The PUD Commissioner 2 race candidate Kathy Brown will be in attendance.

Incumbent Curt Knapp is sending information to be read. He is unable to attend because of a previous scheduled meeting outside the county.

Land Board boosts payments to public schools BOISE – Idaho’s public school system and a number of other state institutions will receive increased payouts from Idaho endowment assets in fiscal year 2016.

The State Board of Land Commissioners this week unanimously approved an 8.6-percent increase in total FY16 distributions over FY15,

bringing FY16 distributions for endowment beneficiaries to $56,473,200, most of which supports public schools. Strong earnings from the Idaho Department of Lands’ active management of more than 2.4 million acres of state endowment trust lands, along with healthy returns on $1.7 billion.

Newport chamber meets Oct. 21 NEWPORT – Members of the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce are invited to a meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. in the PUD’s Box Canyon Room in Newport.

The meeting will include discussion of the chamber’s Program of Work, the kickoff of the new after school program.

The chamber is not planning a candidates forum for the general election as they have in past years. Ballots go out Oct. 15.

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didn’t appear to wildly try to resist, but he didn’t fully cooperate, either. As the men moved around, Capt. Geoff Rusho of the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office went to one knee trying to handcuff Benzo. As he regained his footing, he pulled the darts off his taser and used it in stund drive mode on Benzo, who was holding the glass screen.

Rusho put the darts back on and stepped back, pointing the taser at Benzo, who surrendered. He was taken to the jail, which is adjacent the courtroom. It took a moment for things to settle down in the courtroom after Benzo was taken away.

One woman decried Benzo’s chance at a fair trial and another was asked by Nielson to leave the courtroom after she made allegations about another inmate held in jail.

Benzo had been free on $15,000 bond following his Sept. 2013 arrest for allegedly manufacturing a controlled substance - meth - in a small lab in his garage. He has pleaded not guilty and is set for a jury trial Oct. 15.

Deputy prosecutor Jeremy Schmidt brought the motion to revoke Benzo’s release based on a allegation he intimidated a witness, based on a phone call. That was a new crime and a violation of terms of release, he said. Schmidt alleges Benzo called his sister and told her to run.

Defense attorney Gordon Stoa argued that Schmidt never intended to file any intimidating a witness charge because it was impossible to know who made the call based on one word from an undisclosed cell phone number. He questioned the credibility of the witness.

She was involved in a family dispute over Benzo being named in a will, as well as being involved in Benzo’s contentious divorce.

Stoa argued that with trial approaching, he needed to be able to talk with Benzo to prepare.

Nielson revoked Benzo’s release based on what he said was credible information in the report filed by the sheriff’s deputy who investigated the call. The deputy included interviews with family members and others in the report. Nielson said the family members knew Benzo when he was calm and when he was threatening.

Benzo interrupted to say that the witness was a step sister. Nielson told him to have his attorney speak.

Stoa said that Benzo and his family weren’t close. He asked that Neilson reconsider. Nielson ordered Benzo to go with the jailers and the scuffle happened.

No charges of witness tampering have been filed, nor has any charge been filed regarding the courtroom scuffle. Schmidt said he was still considering whether or not to bring new charges.

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B R I E F LY Master Gardeners offer popular fall pruning class NEWPORT – The WSU/Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners will once again be hosting their fun and informative “Practical Pruning” hands-on workshop Saturday, Oct. 11, at River Mountain Village Assisted Living, 608 West 2nd Street in Newport.

The workshop is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Special guest instructor Tim Kohlhauff, Urban Horticulture Coordinator from WSU/ Spokane County Extension, will demonstrate proper use of tools and cutting techniques as well as discuss specific situations, types of plants, renovation pruning and more.

“Fall is a great time to get out and prune your trees and shrubs and this class will teach you to prune with confidence,” a master gardeners spokesman said.

Bring questions, work gloves, labeled pruning tools, a sack lunch and outdoor gear because the entire time will be spent out-of-doors using the landscape at River Mountain Village as a classroom.

Master Gardeners will provide beverages. The fee for the class is $5 for community members and $3 for Master Gardeners.

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

Cusick surveyed community needs; results shared at meeting CUSICK – The Town of Cusick will present the results of the Community Needs Survey, regarding a new food bank during the regular council meeting, Monday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.

The survey was part of a Department of Commerce grant and asked Cusick and Usk residents what services are needed to assist low-income families and individuals.

Cusick hearing on town budget CUSICK – The Town of Cusick will hold a preliminary budget hearing during the regular council meeting, Monday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.

The hearing will include information on both water and sewer rates.

The hearing is open to the public.

Dinner, auction benefits POSNA PRIEST RIVER – The Pawsitive Outreach Spay and Neuter Association is holding a dinner and auction Saturday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. in the new Priest River Events Center.

Tickets are $20 a person or $35 a couple and can be purchased at Seeber’s Pharmacy in Newport or at the event center.

POSNA is a non-profit organization that offers low-cost spay and neuter services for pets of low-income families.

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The Newport Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated $509 to the Youth Emergency Services program following the Greater Newport Preparedness Fair. Pictured are Linda P. Weber, Sandy Kroll, YES coordinator Judi Lee, Jolene Walden, Anna Marie Chantry, Emily Chantry, Miranda Campbell and Ruth Hildreth.

LDS raises money for YES NEWPORT – The Newport Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held their second annual Greater Newport Community Emergency Preparedness Fair as part of a Day of Service in remembrance of the New York and Washington D.C. terrorist attacks of 9-11.

The event was held Sept.

20, with many local people participating. They staffed

booths and provided information on how to stock your home to survive a few days in the event of a disaster, such as a fire or storm.

With donations from local businesses, $509 was generated from a bake sale.

That money was given to the Youth Emergency Services program. Y.E.S. serves homeless youth – children and teens – in

Pend Oreille County.

Local businesses also provided door prizes for the event.

Local LDS leaders said they are also proud of Joseph Chantry of Usk. Chantry belongs to Boy Scout Troop 630 and put on a bike safety rodeo as part of his Eagle Scout project. He gave away 25-30 bicycle helmets and taught bike safety.

Forest Service seeks committee members COEUR D’ALENE – The Idaho Panhandle Resource Advisory Committee is seeking applicants to fill up to seven vacancies on a 15-member Resource Advisory Committee (RAC).

The committee recommends projects on more than half a million dollars a year in funding to improve forest health, watersheds, roads and facilities on or adjacent to the Idaho Panhandle National Forest.

RAC committee members will be officially appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture for a term of two years, do not receive compensation and must be able to commit the time necessary to carry out the committee responsibilities of several full-day meetings each year.

Members must reside within Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone or Benewah County.

New committee members must represent a wide variety of interests. These committees are balanced and diverse with equal representation from industry, environmental groups, recreation groups, elected officials and local residents.

Applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience working with the interest they represent, their demonstrated commitment to collaborative decision-making and their contribution to the balance and diversity of RAC. Currently there are vacancies in multiple categories to be filled, including replacement members who would serve on an “as needed” basis.

The Forest Service is filling vacancies in Category A for organized labor or non-timber forest product harvester groups; developer for outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle users, or commercial recreation activities; energy and mineral development, or commercial or recreational fishing interests; commercial timber industry; federal grazing permit or other land use permit holders or represent non-industrial private forest land owners within

the area for which the committee is organized.

In Category B, they are looking for candidates with nationally, regionally or locally recognized environmental organizations; dispersed recreational activities; archaeological and historical interests; nationally or regionally recognized wild horse and burro interest groups, wildlife or hunting organizations, or watershed associations.

For Category C, they are looking for state-elected office holders or a designee; county or locally elected office holder; American Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the committee is organized; area school officials or teachers; affected public-at-large.

The Idaho Panhandle RAC has a proven track record of improving collaborative re-

lationships, working across a wide variety of interests to successfully propose projects and associated funding for improvements that benefit the residents of north Idaho, as well as those who come to visit the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Past projects include noxious weed control, road re-alignment, trail construction and improvement, timber management support and the restoration of fish passage to restore native species.

If interested in serving on the Idaho Panhandle RAC or for more information, go to the Idaho Panhandle National Forest website or contact Jason Kirchner, Idaho Panhandle RAC Coordinator at 208-765-7211 or email at jdkirchner@fs.fed. us. Applications are being accepted until all positions are filled.

IONE – Enrollment in Medicare’s prescription drug program (Part D) starts Wednesday, Oct. 15, and runs through Dec. 7. Those people that are Medicare-eligible and want to enroll in Part D or change their current plan can beat the last minute rush by enrolling early officials said.

The Washington State Office of Insurance Commissioner’s Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) can answer questions about Medicare Part D and provide help on other parts of Medicare as well as other health care topics.

Important things to consider are: Do you have a current Medicare Part D, Advantage, or Supplement plan? Do you know if your plan still meets your needs?

Plans can change their coverage for drugs, services, and providers.

Your own needs can also change, like the medications you need, your finances, your marital status. If is important to

check your plan and with your medical providers.

If you receive help paying for Medicare through the Medicare savings Plan (MSP), you must reapply annually. You will receive and notice about this and must respond.

To attend a public enrollment event on Part D in north Pend Oreille County, drop-in at the Ione Senior Center on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or Tuesday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, call 1-800-776-3857.

For additional ways to get help with Part D: • Visit Washington State BenefitsCheckUp at: http:// www.benefitscheckup.org • Contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (6334227) or visit http://www. medicare.gov/ • Ask a trusted friend or relative for help Help is also available in other languages. For more information about Medicare, go to: http:// www.insurance.wa.gov/ your-insurance/healthinsurance/medicare/

Open house for north county development Oct. 16

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

IONE – An open house will be held Thursday, Oct. 16 to explain a proposed north county resort development called Mountain Springs Resort and to get community input. The open house will be held at the Ione Community Center at 6:30 p.m. It is expected to last until 8:30 p.m.

The Mountain Springs Ranch Resort is proposed by Wasatch Associates, a Washington company whose owners live in Utah. The developers established a “Planning Team” in early June to get local input.

Jay Henrie, one of the developers, says the purpose of the open house is to explain the proposed resort concept and site plan developed by the owner with input from the planning team and to get feedback from the public. This additional public input will be valuable in further defining and refining the plan, Henrie said.

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All candidates deserve salute and attention

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Friday for publication the following Wednesday. No letter will be published unless it is signed by at least one individual, even if the letter represents the view of a group.

The letter must include a telephone number and address for authentication. The Miner reserves the right to edit letters. Political letters will not be published the last issue before an election. Letters will be printed as space allows.

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he past few weeks, The Miner staff has been interviewing candidates for office in the Nov. 7 general election. We have found that every one of them, regardless of party, experience, beliefs, or if they don’t have a chance to win, deserves a salute for the tedious and often thankless work they must perform during a campaign. They also deserve more voter attention than they are getting because what they believe, if elected, is what the voters will get, whether they like it or not.

Many of them have said they are disappointed with the lack of attendance at events they have been at to tell their ideas. Others have echoed that people don’t seem to rally consistently around any idea or candidate; they are simply content to be negative about their government’s ability.

The candidates we have interviewed are optimistic about the government’s ability to improve life for those they represent; not one said it was impossible to make major improvements. They all had ideas that could make life for people in this community better.

Have we made you curious?

It’s time to pay attention to what the candidates are saying. Start by reading the interviews in this issue and those in issues the next couple weeks. We have more coming from Washington and Idaho races. Also, get to a candidates’ night or other gathering where you can meet the candidates. Try emailing them or call them with your questions.

An election is a glorified job interview; the voters are the bosses and the candidates the employees. Both have important jobs to do.

Give them your attention and tell them thank you for wanting to serve.

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Opting out benefits investors, developers, electeds Elected officials benefiting from the support of developers, real estate brokers and investors are suggesting we abandon the Growth Management Act, a tool to manage growth not just sustainably, GUEST but affordably. When OPINION planners SUSAN HOBBS err/when IONE an area is overwhelmed with growth, the engineered solutions to what nature did at no cost falls to every taxpayer. And when jurisdictions extend services 50-plus miles from their base, taxable income versus costs can result in a net loss.

The GMA helped us draft the county’s Comprehensive Plan, allowing not only preservation of what’s best about this remarkable landscape, but also to safeguard quality of life and residential investment for retirees. With the GMA there has to be continuity of land-use, making residential investment safer, more predictable.

Up in far North Pend Oreille County where there are no jobs, no services, a doctor visit every other Friday, no hospital and scarce-few groceries, the GMA represents the best legal tool to deploy against those keen on dissecting the landscape. Out-of-state investors often consider wildlife habitat, forest and farms as a commodity. They threaten rural culture, cattle grazing leases, farming families, and working lands.

The state requires we preserve farm and forest,

only abandoning protections when a legitimate “need” for more housing exists. Land that could be farmed 100-200 years from now isn’t to be rezoned only to help investors realize greater profit. Farms can be sold as farms, particularly since the current sales inventory of vacant lots and homes far exceeds the state’s OFM growth projections through 2025.

Opting out is not about upholding personal property rights for the little guy, or more local control. Beneficiaries are investors, developers and the elected officials who support them and are then supported at election time.

Opt-out and we’ll still be required to plan, but grants we were eligible for would be withheld, as would excise tax from real estate.

If leadership supports fragmenting of farm and forest, then rural culture, farming and cattle ranching are at risk. The argument that we’re surrounded by federal land misses the point. You can’t sustain a community cultivating crops on federal land.

And the favorable taxation on private farms and forestland exists to support retaining those resources.

The landscape and wildlife are why people settle in N. County. But if the very thing that draws residency is forsaken to plump investor gain, trumping the needs of future generations, we risk more than we dare. Beginning with the ‘For Sale’ signs of residents who, up-until-now have been willing to tough-it-out in North County.

This is not about being antigrowth. Just anti-malarkey.

HOBBS IS A FORMER PEND OREILLE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER.

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YO U R O P I N I O N No vote for incumbents, except Dansel To the editor: I will not be voting for any incumbents, except for State Sen. Brian Dansel, R-Republic. Incumbents have done absolutely nothing for us. Can you honestly look at your daily life and find one single thing an incumbent has done for you?

I know all of our elected officials personally. I’m a Republican, but I no longer care about party affiliation. I want someone who will get something done; not for them, but for us. I would be willing to give a new person a chance.

I am particularly disappointed in Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., and State Representative Shelly Short, R-Addy.

I have helped them in past campaigns. Since 2004, McMorris Rodgers took credit for the north corridor and Fairchild Air Force Base.

Are there any other accomplishments besides those two things?

How about the Vaagen Logging 30 million dollar contract? How does any of that help me or you? The contract doesn’t open up the federal lands for our use and recreation.

The contract allows Vaagen to hire 300 more people for the next three years and subcontract to smaller companies who were left out of the bidding because of one requirement they could not meet but everyone knew Vaagen could.

I will not vote for an incumbent. I will give a new person a chance and if that doesn’t work out, then I will vote for someone else in two years. I am so tired of incumbents who only want to continue their own careers at our expense. Please vote.

-Mike Brunson Springdale

Military force makes our treasury bleed To the editor: How long can we continue to trading expensive bombs and military might with simple suicide bombs, IEDs and beheadings?

Vietnam was a war of attrition.

What have we learned?

Whenever we use military force

we get lied to and our treasury bleeds.

Hint, hint, our military industrial complex is not run as a democracy.

Yet, they have our purse strings.

We cannot afford another trillion dollar debacle. It just gets worse.

Our nation should stop spending borrowed money, revise its tax code to get 50 percent of us jobs, and allow us to start saving money.

Wealth most likely will come from postponing spending, and saving a nest egg. Personally and nationally.

That’s my two cents worth.

-Duane Schofield Cusick

Senior citizens should fight our wars To the editor: Recently Speaker John Boehner said that “Somebody’s boots are going to have to be on the ground,” in reference to the latest version of the Iraq War. He was criticizing President Obama for saying that the USA wouldn’t have boots on the ground to combat ISIS. My suggestion is that we put boots on the ground in the form of our senior citizens. After 12 years of seeing mostly young kids honored on the TV screen for dying in futile wars, it’s time for us seniors to take their place. I can, for example, drive a military truck over a roadside bomb just as well as any 20-year-old kid and be killed just as easily. Since I am old, I will likely die if I lose my arms and legs and won’t be a lifelong burden to taxpayers like a young soldier who survives and is horribly maimed.

I also won’t live as long if I return with PTSD and brain trauma.

Since it’s the old people who send young people off to wars, shouldn’t we share in the risk of injury and death facing our troops? At some point we will see the return of the military draft as politicians supported by religious fanatics will expand the war on Muslims to a global scale.

At that point, I would volunteer in place of a grandchild to die in a futile cause. When Speaker Boehner said “Somebody’s’ boots,”

what he didn’t say is that only the back heel of the boot will be touching the ground. Yes, I would be lying dead in the street after being shot by a Muslim who didn’t want me in his country forcing freedom and democracy on him along with the “eye for an eye” religious dogma.

-Pete Scobby Newport

Vote for Scott To the editor: For over a year I’ve watched as Heather Scott, candidate for Idaho District 1A Representative, has been actively engaged with our communities. She speaks frankly and eloquently of her vision for our district and state. But what I like most about Scott is that she doesn’t make empty promises; she is a creative thinker who puts forth plans that show she has examined the issues to arrive at her conclusions.

Anyone can propose plans, but without telling us how they will accomplish them is akin to spitting in the wind. I believe that Scott’s talent for working with others, for never failing to give credit to her many supporters and team members, and making judicial use of available resources, will help her achieve those plans.

Vote Heather Scott for District 1A Representative.

-Angela Tuttle Bayview

Vote for integrity To the editor: The choice is clear, if you are looking for people of integrity, conservative fiscal policies, love of country, honesty and are not obligated to out of state contributors or PACS that have bought them off, you should vote for the following.

Heather Scott for Idaho State Legislature, District 1, Position A, Sage Dixon State Legislature, District 1, Position B, Christian Fioravanti for Idaho State Senate, District 1, and Michael Rosedale for Bonner County Clerk.

-John F. Weyant Priest River

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Do you think the U.S. airstrikes on ISIS in Syria and Iraq are justified?

No, definitely not. We’ve Yes, America simply must bombed people in this part respond militarily when of the world for more than its citizens are beheaded. a decade and the region is still unstable. How will this make things better?

Columbus Day is Monday, Oct. 13, a federal holiday commemorating Christopher Columbus’ “discovery” of the New World. Many people take issue with this, saying Columbus was responsible for genocide. The Seattle City Council is voting this week to change Columbus Day, a holiday the city does not recognize, to Indigenous People Day. At least one other city has already done this.

Do you think we should still acknowledge Columbus Day?

62%

38%

No. Columbus’ treatment of Native Americans, and the manner in which white people took over the Americas is not cause for celebration or commemoration. We should all change it to Indigenous People Day. I agree we shouldn’t celebrate Columbus Day, but I think designating it Indigenous People Day is taking it a bit far.

Columbus did, indeed, discover the Americas and we should acknowledge that accomplishment.

Total Votes: 16

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M&Ms and the American Dream Entrepreneurs helped make America great. Many of the “big businesses” we know today started in the imaginations of immigrants who came to America, the land of opportunity – a place of boundless possibilities where your station in life didn’t matter, a land where hard work, innovation and perseverance held the key to the American dream.

The story of M&Ms is a good example. Today, we know the Mars Company as a global giant marketing its candy and products in 100 nations. But it didn’t start that way.

The Mars Company was founded in 1911, in Tacoma where Frank C. Mars made his first candies in his kitchen. The company was in business for 30 years before its star took off when soldiers in World War II started carrying candy-coated chocolate pieces that didn’t melt in their packs. The candy was called M&Ms, and the company’s most famous slogan boasted, “It melts in your mouth, not in your hand.” Today, Mars produces two billion M&Ms an hour.

As a family-owned business, the Mars Company has defied the odds. Business Week reports that the average life span of a family-owned business is 24 years and only 3 percent survive beyond the fourth generation. Mars is 103 years old.

Like all successful businesses, its leaders take calculated risks, add diverse product lines, find financial backing, hire and retain topnotch workers and survive on creativity and innovation.

While many in government would like to exert ever more control over business, the bureauGUEST cracy is not known for OPINION creativity, DON C. innovation BRUNELL or risk takASSOCIATION OF ing. In fact, WASHINGTON those traits BUSINESS PRESIDENT are often discouraged in the bureaucracy in favor of command and control rulemaking.

We forget the successes we see today came about only because someone had a new idea and backed it with ambition, risk taking and hard work.

Creative people like Walt Disney started in garages and basements and invented products that captured our imagination. Other than Disney, who could have dreamed in 1928 that a little mouse in a black and white cartoon film strip would launch a company that now employs 175,000 people worldwide with $45 billion in revenues?

Twenty years ago, who would have imagined that Boeing would be manufacturing jetliners made of carbon fiber rather than aluminum?

That is a risk those in government would not likely take.

While Disney and Boeing are now publicly traded companies, Mars has remained in private hands.

Family-owned businesses are still America’s economic backbone. According to the University of Vermont, there are 5.5 million family-owned businesses in the United States that contribute $8.3

trillion to our economy, employ 63 percent of the people in our workforce and are responsible for 78 percent of all new jobs.

For example, George Propstra, son of a Dutch immigrant, opened the first Burgerville USA in 1961 in Vancouver and today there are 40 stores in western Washington and Oregon employing 1,500 people.

However, many are like the local dry cleaner in Olympia where the whole family puts in long hours at the shop. For them, just paying the rent and utilities often can be a struggle. Add to that loan payments, insurance, taxes and permit costs and if there is extra help, wages, payroll taxes and benefits.

In the best of times, businesses are subject to the whims of consumers, competition and volatile economic cycles. Too often those pressures are lost on people in government and elected to public office who think businesses can simply pass along higher taxes and regulatory costs to their customers and survive.

Elected officials and the government bureaucracy should take care not to smother the innovation, creativity and opportunities that made America great.

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at theBrunells@ msn.com.

Newport council approves telephone change NEWPORT – The Newport City Council unanimously approved changing telephone service providers at the city council meeting Monday night, Oct. 6.

The city will change from a voice over internet protocol system (VOIP) provided

by Pend Oreille Valley Network to a conventional land based system provided by Frontier Communications.

City clerk treasurer Nickole Schutte told the council that the current system isn’t working out well, with dropped calls and other problems.

Schutte said it would cost $2,500 more per year the first year of the Frontier contract. The city will pay $8,893 per year under the

three-year contract. After that they will pay $8,593 per year.

In other council business: The council heard that the West Bonner Sewer District will meet with the Newport City Council Nov. 17 at 5 p.m.

The council heard that the sidewalk project will cost $722 less because the contractor didn’t install expansion joints on the sidewalks adjacent to the jersey barrier. The contractor agreed to come back at no cost to fix anything that might go wrong for a two year period.

The council also approved a $113,542 payment on the sidewalk project.

The council plans to have

hot dogs and candy from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for their usual downtown Halloween event Friday, Oct. 31.

COURTESY PHOTO|KELLY DRIVER

Fair queen named Kaleigh Driver (right) was elected to be the 2015 Pend Oreille County Fair and Rodeo Queen Sept. 21.

She is pictured here with 2014 Queen Crystal Cronoble (left) and 2013 Queen Courtney Montgomery (center). Driver is a junior at Cusick High School. She is also currently enrolled in Running Start through the Newport branch of Spokane Community College. She is involved in high school volleyball, basketball and 4-H. She has shown animals at the Pend Oreille County fair for 13 years.

2014331 PUBLIC NOTICE Comprehensive Plan Amendment and SEPA Review Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County is scheduling a public hearing with the Planning Commission to amend the Future Land-Use Map, 6 year Capital Projects and Public Facilities Table 9.7, and the 6 Year Transportation Plan Table 9.1.

The comment period ends Tuesday Dec. 9th, 2014. The up-

dates, SEPA checklist, and comments will be reviewed by the Planning Commission on Oct. 28th, 2014, Nov. 25th, 2014, & Dec. 9th, 2014 in Cusick, WA. at the Community Center at 6:00 pm. The final recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners will be made in an open record public hearing on Dec. 9th. Written and oral testimony will be considered by the Commission at this meeting. Cop-

ies of the proposed revisions are available to the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department, Courthouse Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 County. The Board of County Commissioners will consider the amendments to the Comp. Plan on Dec. 16th, 2014 at 9:00am in Newport, WA at the County Courthouse

Building. Pending Agency/Public Comment the Board of County Commissioners may adopt the updates to the Comprehensive Plat at this meeting.

Date of application: Sept. 26, 2014 Date of determination of completeness: Oct. 06, 2014 Date of notice of application: Oct. 06, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner October 8, 2014. (36)

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PUD keeps Metaline Falls water system

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METALINE FALLS – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District rescinded their offer to the town of Metaline Falls to acquire the water system, Tuesday, Sept. 30, after the survey the town council and the PUD sent out in late August failed to return a favorable vote for an acquisition.

The town and the PUD agreed to put together a water committee for future operations on the town water system and they will be given quarterly reports.

“The offer is off the table,” said PUD Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Mark Cauchy. “The survey was not conclusive enough to take the next steps.”

The responses were 32 yes, 32 no and seven undecided votes. About 113 of the 185 households surveyed did not respond, giving the PUD a 38 percent response rate to issue a decision on.

In response to the results, the PUD commissioners unanimously voted to

rescind the offer to the Town of Metaline Falls to acquire the system.

The PUD Board of Commissioners held the public hearing at Box Canyon Dam, Tuesday, Sept. 30, to discuss the results of the survey with members of the public and the Town Council of Metaline Falls. Town Mayor Tara Leininger was also in attendance. About seven people from the public attended the hearing.

PUD commissioner Curt Knapp said no parameters were set regarding the survey. He said he wanted a 40 percent return or greater with at least a 60 percent yes vote, similar to how the schools hold levy elections.

But that was not a requirement for the survey.

“That would have given us a clearer direction,” Knapp said.

PUD Commissioner Rick Larson said the survey held the most weight.

“It leads me to believe there is not a push for the water system to change hands,” Larson said.

Larson said the town council could push still for the acquisition. He said it

seemed the council was split about whether to acquire the system.

The PUD is running the water system correctly for labor hours and produces quality water, Larson said.

“We will keep our nose to the grind stones running it as cost effective as we can,” Larson said.

The Town Council of Metaline Falls has been studying the water system for the past several months, working with Alan Gay from Stantec Consulting. Gay published the second phase of a report in late July, stating the town could operate the water system cheaper than the PUD because town labor costs are less than union PUD employees.

In the Phase II study, the PUD estimated operating expenses at $156,546 for 2014. Gay said the PUD supplied him this number.

The study shows annual operating expenses for the town would be less, at $86,152, plus about $50,000 for capital projects annually, totaling $136,152. But there are different factors in both numbers that must be considered, both PUD and

PUD gets award for good drinking water NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District received a five-year Silver Certificate of Achievement for the Riverbend water system for following the performance goals set by the state

Department of Health.

Mark Cauchy, PUD director of regulatory and environmental affairs, reported to the board of commissioners during the Aug. 19 meeting that water systems

manager Mark Scott was notified of the award.

Cauchy reported that the award recognizes the PUD’s outstanding performance and treatment optimization on the Riverbend system.

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The water system is about $180,000 in debt to the PUD, which owns and operates the system now. The PUD’s water rate increase earlier this year to balance the budget started the town leaders’ discussion of a possible acquisition.

CARD OF THANKS Pend Oreille Community Outreach would like to thank our community for supporting our second annual community firewood drive! Thanks to the outpouring of assistance, we delivered wood to the homes of several of your deserving friends and neighbors in need.

It is a blessing to live in an area with such great community spirit. Special thanks to the following: Mountain West Bank; Life Designs Ranch; Big Moose Rentals; Elk Septic; Petroglyph; Owen’s; Perfection; Club Rio; Exbabylon/ Newport Alarm; Jake’s Chimney Sweep; North Country Clothing Company; My Sister’s Cottage; Roxy; Tan Linez; Shanty; Priest River Yacht Club; Family Foods; Country Lane; Westside Pizza; and the many individuals who donated wood. We look forward to planning the Tree of Angels (formerly Sharing Tree) which brings Christmas gifts to local children in need!

D E AT H N O T I C E Jesse D. Wallin NEWPORT

Jesse D. Wallin of Newport passed away Sept. 28 in Spokane. He was 71.

A graveside service with military honors will take place Thursday, Oct. 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the State Veterans’ Cemetery, 21702 W. Espanola Road, Medical Lake.

A full obituary will appear at a later date.

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

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B I RT H S Isabella Naccarato Isabella Naccarato was born Sept. 3 at 8 a.m. to Wilda Andrews and Dominic Naccarato of Newport. She weighed 7 pounds and measured 18 inches in length, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Kersting. She joins brothers Tiberius and Richard.

Maternal grandparents are John and Shirla Gonzales. Paternal grandparents are Curt Naccarato and Heather Johnson.

Mason Conboy

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Mason Conboy was born Sept. 5 at 12:58 p.m. to Amanda Ward and Jason Conboy of Newport. He

weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 21.25 inches in length, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Kersting. He joins sisters Scheila and Teja. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Rhonda Ward. Paternal grandparents are Dave and Barb Conboy.

Charlotte Jean Mack Charlotte Jean Mack was born Sept. 7 at 12:17 a.m. to Erin Mack and Jeff Pittman of Newport.

She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 19.25 inches in length, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Kraus. Ma-

ternal grandparents are Mike and Rhonda Mack.

Paternal grandparents are Steve and Jean Pittman.

Isabella Kramer Isabella Kramer was born Sept. 15 at 1:49 a.m. to Sarah and Tim Kramer of Newport. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Kraus.

She joins brothers Ethan and Aidan. Maternal grandparents are Mark Walton and Jody Warnsdorfer. Paternal grandparents are Walter and Deana Hayes.

Bicyclists enjoy north county beauty John Dolansky and his wife Nancy came to Pend Oreille County with about 12 bicyclists from the Sequim, Wash. area, Wednesday, Sept. 17. They started their tour of the North Pend Oreille Scenic Byway near Ione and stopped to enjoy the sights of the Border Patrol office and the town of Metaline before continuing along Highway 31.

DEVELOPMENT: Map change submitted FROM PAGE 3A

Last March, the planning commission gave conditional approval to a rezone for the property from a natural resource designation, with 20-acre lot minimums - to a rural designation, with 5 acre lot sizes.

Because of a threatened lawsuit, the project was sent back to the planning commission. A change to the county’s comprehensive plan is needed before the land can be rezoned.

To date, three planning team meetings have been held; June 12, July 30, and Sept. 5. The nine-member group includes developer Jay Henrie, county community development director Mike Lithgow, Doug Cash, Greg Snow, Matt and Susan Hobbs, Jim Bottorff, Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council president Lonnie Johnson and Jeff Hawley from Aspen Reflections, a neighborhood that borders the proposed development.

“These meetings have been extremely valuable in developing a plan designed to meet three primary objectives,” Henrie said. The purpose of the meetings was to meet three primary

objectives - financial feasibility for owners, seeing the project is a good fit for the community and that it was friendly to the environment.

The Oct. 16 open house will be conducted in three segments. A PowerPoint presentation will be given from

6 p.m. to about 6:30 p.m., followed by a question and answer period, and finally an informal data-gathering workshop.

A rezone and comprehensive plan map change applications were submitted to the county on Sept. 26.

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BROWN: Biography FROM PAGE 1

Washington State Certified EMT-B. Religion: Christian Family/Marital status: Married 41 years to Steve Brown Relative organizations, past and present:

Engineer/EMT for Pend Oreille Fire District No. 4, six years; Superintendent for Pend Oreille County Fair Association, three years; CPR/First Aid Instructor, three years; participant in the Spokane Farmers Market, 10 years Leadership roles:

BROWN: Q & A

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Fitch bond rating evaluation, they commented that the PUD was willing to raise rates to increase its A-minus rating, Brown said. She added the commissioners were talking of coming out of debt and then immediately returning to debt to complete the fish ladder project.

Brown wants to know why the fish ladder project wasn’t pre-planned and budgeted for and why bonds have to be used if the PUD knew of this project for many years?

Brown wants to not look for bonds to pay for every project and would prefer more longterm budget planning.

Brown is a former Teamster Union member and married to a current union member. She said the greatest asset to the PUD is a lineman.

She said she would have to look at individual salaries to comment on whether they should be cut, however, she said they are an asset and not a liability for the PUD. She said the management is “heavy” but does not know individual salaries or job details to comment on cuts.

Is the commissioner salary too high for this size of PUD? What is the salary and how are commissioners compensated?

Commissioners are paid $27,400 per year, plus travel expenses, Brown said. That is probably too much, she said, as they work about 10 days per month, sometimes more with traveling. Brown said she would limit some of her travel to eliminate some of costs. She said some outside organizations’ meetings are critical to attend, but others are not.

What is the primary role of the PUD commissioner?

Brown said a commissioner is responsible for procedures and finances at any organization. She would make sure the procedures and finances are going where they need to go.

Where does the Boundary Agreement stand?

What issues caused the delay?

The agreement has gone through the committee and the council and they are close to signing it, Brown said. She is unsure what caused the delays, as it was not discussed at many of the PUD board meetings she has attended because they were still in negotiations. She would stand up to Seattle City Light should they try to renegotiate the contract that gives the county low cost power because it is in the best interest of the county to keep rates low.

How will the PUD deal with the controversy over the Mill Pond dam removal?

Brown said the PUD had a choice and they took the lesser of two evils. She is sad to lose the historical area, but she said they chose to remove Mill Pond over removing the Sullivan Lake dam.

She is concerned about the budget for this project because the PUD has not set money aside to complete the project, instead planning to finance it with more bonds.

“You know this is coming and you start preparing for it and start making those

adjustments for it and I don’t see that they did that,” Brown said.

(Editor’s Note: The PUD is required by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to remove the dam as part of the surrender of the license to operate the Sullivan Lake Hydroelectric Project. The PUD is working with Seattle City Light (SCL) during the removal process. SCL is covering most of the costs of the dam removal under its relicensing of the Boundary Hydroelectric Project, which was approved by FERC at the same time as the PUD surrender on the project was approved.

The five-year project started in 2013 with the planning process. Seattle City Light will take on the dam removal project, under the relicensing of Boundary Dam. It is expected to be a multi-million dollar endeavor and will serve as mitigation for Boundary Dam’s impacts on the Pend Oreille River.)

Rates are increasing as years go on, do you see them increasing in the future? Why or why not?

Brown said an annual yearly increase is not necessary. She would prefer more long-term budget planning to keep increases to a minimum.

“We need to plan and use the monies we have better,” Brown said.

She said the PUD needs a new SCADA system and different NERC requirements are costly.

The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is a system operation to control equipment remotely and allows the PUD to see the state of each system.

NERC is implementing new requirements so the PUD will have to upgrade the current system to comply.

Brown said the PUD had not done anything about the SCADA system until NERC changed the requirements.

The SCADA project should have been started earlier so that the PUD is not scrambling last minute when regulations change, Brown said.

Will the legalization of marijuana affect the operations of the PUD? Brown said she knows there are people planning farms off of Scotia Road and it has been discussed. Some of the counties use federal – mostly BPA power – and marijuana is legal only at the state level, which could be a problem. Those counties are looking for regulations and “playing it by ear.” The PUD gets its power from Boundary and Box, neither of which are federal. The legality for the PUD is not there, however, she feels the farms should be charged commercial rates, not residential.

“Statewide it is a legitimate business and should be charged legitimate commercial rates,” Brown said.

Why does the PUD need a new service center?

What are your thoughts on this?

Brown said she was unaware of a new service center or discussions on the topic.

She said centralizing would be nice, however, she feels the PUD board is looking into buying the CNS building or continuing the lease on the building. She said this building would be useful to consolidate into and it is not

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Kim for 36 years Relative organizations, past and present: Kiwanis, Newport Civil Service Board, Pend Oreille County

In retrospect with the Box Canyon turbine project going more than $100 million over budget, do you think the project was worth the extra charges?

Why or why not?

Brown said Ponderay Newsprint Co. offered to refurbish the old turbines, however, this would have led to a shorter lifespan. The PUD wanted to get longer life for the cost of the project, even with the overrun. Brown said overruns and costs are a management question and she would need to talk with the manager and ask about maintenance and operations and the contractors before commenting on costs.

She said the PUD is required to go with the lowest bidder on the project, per state law, but that may not always be the best option.

She said when awarding contracts, go with the lowest bidder who has the best qualifications to do the project. She said this may or may not have been the issue with the turbines, but she would like to see this process used for future contractors.

She said she would have replaced the turbines instead of rebuilding because new has a longer life expectancy.

In light of the overrun, do you think the commissioners managed and directed the CNS fiber project appropriately?

Would you do the project again?

“No,” Brown said. “It was a debacle.”

Brown said if this project was brought to her as a commissioner, she would have voted against it. She said they jumped on an opportunity ($27 million federal grant) without even looking at it or the long-term ramifications.

She said it was a “hap-hazard job.”

“They are still trying to get people going,” Brown said.

She said it was a collaboration of errors by many people that caused this issue. The PUD jumped on the project without looking at long-term goals. They did not weigh the pros and cons of the project, “they jumped,” Brown said.

The time constraints on the grant did not leave enough time to plan the project correctly.

She said the people she has talked to complain about the service because the phones echo and drop calls, or the Internet goes down. Although Brown said she uses the PUD fiber and doesn’t have a problem.

Brown said when the PUD rolls out television, it will increase the rates and people will not be happy. She said people would not stay with the fiber system if rates continue to increase. She paid $60 for Internet from Verizon before PUD fiber and said she would likely go back to it if the rates continue to increase.

The electrical users are paying for the 75 busted poles from the storm damages because the fiber is not elastic, Brown said, and the cost is $2,500 per pole.

“A lot of those poles broke SEE BROWN, 14A

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being fully used. She said it is off of the main streets through town and the other buildings could be leased out to businesses.

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He is unsure how to get the message out.

“I think we have been doing a good job, but I still think we can do better,” Knapp said.

Employment and pay are areas Knapp said are tough in terms of costs. The PUD wants to treat their employees fair, regardless of the tight income in the county.

He said the employees could find jobs at five other utilities but choose to work at the PUD. He said the battle over union wages happens every three years and there are many PUDs that have multiple unions for customer service employees as well as for linemen.

“We don’t want to be the highest paid employees and we don’t want to be the lowest,” Knapp said.

Knapp said the PUD would have better overtime hours this year if the area had only one storm.

“Getting hit back-toback kind of threw us in a twister,” Knapp said of the two severe windstorms in July.

He would like to see a 48-hour policy of getting as much power back on as possible following a mass outage and then give the employees set guidelines on the amount of hours they can work to control costs.

There are three main areas in the budget currently from the relicensing efforts, including the total dissolved gas and fish passage projects. Knapp said these costs are fixed and mandated by the federal government.

North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issues with security, including 18 standards they must follow, are also causing extra expenses, Knapp said.

“Each standard has a breakdown so we basically have 900 that we have to comply with and it is just a huge, huge burden,” Knapp said.

He said they would most likely not add extra projects until they are out of debt.

Is the commissioner salary too high for this size of PUD? What is the salary and how are you compensated?

Knapp is paid about $2,100 per month, set by the legislature. He said if there are pay increases while in a current term, the increase would not take affect until after reelection.

His last increase was about four years ago and he took the extra back-pay check and donated it to Neighbors in Need. He chose to stay at the lower salary of $1,800 at that time. He said if reelected he would move to the $2,100 salary.

About $24,000-$36,000 is what he makes in a year, varying because of traveling per diem.

What is the primary role of the PUD commissioner?

Policy and procedures are the main role, as well as controlling the budget, Knapp said. He said hiring a manager to run the day-today business is also important. He feels a huge part of being a commissioner is communication with the public by being the eyes and

ears of the public and voicing their concerns.

“I think we need to do a better job of that,” Knapp said.

Where does the Boundary Agreement stand?

What issues caused the delay?

Knapp said the contract is out of the Seattle committee and headed to the city council and Seattle City Light management. He said this contract has the approval of all parties involved after numerous attempts to write this contract.

Knapp said he would sign the contract as it stands.

“I think everybody is (pleased),” Knapp said. “I think it’s a win-win.”

Knapp said the main concern was to protect the low rates of future generations of county residents over the next 40 years by putting all of the terms into one written agreement to simplify things, Knapp said.

The projection from SCL is this power will be cheaper than other power options, but it will go up over time, Knapp said.

How will the PUD deal with the controversy over the Mill Pond dam removal?

Knapp said they need to do a better job of “selling the facts” about projects.

This is the push and pull in negotiations and he feels the public did not understand the PUD’s position.

“I really don’t think the public thought they were going to lose Mill Pond,” Knapp said. “It was never our favorite to get rid of Mill Pond by any means.”

He said one resident filed a petition with FERC opposing the removal. The PUD, SCL, U.S. Forest Service and FERC are all on-board with the project and Knapp said it would be a costly process to go back to the drawing board.

What vision do you see for PNC? Ponderay Newsprint Company is huge to the community and the PUD, Knapp said. They are working on a contract that gives PNC the power from Box Canyon Dam at cost like it has from startup, adjusting the current contract to cover expected increased generation and rising costs.

Knapp said protecting the ratepayers is the PUD’s first priority and the ratepayers are guaranteed the lowest priced power first. Box Canyon power is increasing in costs because of the relicensing requirements and projects.

PNC gets its power from Box, extra power on the Boundary agreement and from the power grid, if needed.

Knapp said the newsprint company is an exciting and changing industry and the PUD needs to open the contract to keep the company in the area.

Rates are increasing as years go on, do you see them increasing in the future? Why or why not?

Knapp said they want to keep rates as low as possible, however, when SCL raises their rates, the costs will go up. Knapp said to not have rate increases, there would need to be substantial cuts in other areas.

“That’s hard to do,” Knapp said.

Will the legalization of marijuana affect the operations of the PUD? Knapp is not opposed to marijuana growing businesses or server farms, both of which would eat a lot of the power from the PUD. He said they do not have excess power so they would have to purchase it off the grid.

Knapp said economic growth is critical to the area and the PUD needs to help with getting new businesses into town. He said the startup costs are enormous for small businesses.

Why does the PUD need a new service center? What are your thoughts on this?

“Strategically planning, I certainly don’t have that at the top of my list,” Knapp said.

There is debate over putting the center near Cusick or near Newport. About 75 percent of ratepayers are from Newport and south county, Knapp said.

He thinks moving the Union Street facility and opening it for new business development would be great, but would have some challenges. He said this project may or may not happen during the next six-year term.

In retrospect with the turbine project going more than $100 million over budget, do you think the project was worth the extra charges? Why or why not?

Knapp said the PUD is never comfortable being over budget. He said they did know that the original contract was low because there were about 18 areas in each turbine unit that they did not know what they would find until they got the old units apart.

“So rather than say, ‘just go get a brand new Cadillac,’ we said, ‘we are going to rebuild this one,’” Knapp said. He said they would cross the problems with the turbines as they arrived throughout the project.

Knapp said this project had to be done at some point and the PUD looked at other options before concluding that an overhaul of the turbines was needed. Knapp said the increase in power generation the dam will receive when the turbines are completed is a benefit to the PUD and Ponderay Newsprint.

In light of the overrun, do you think the commissioners managed and directed the CNS fiber project appropriately?

Would you do the project again?

“I think CNS is one of the largest economic development goals to hit this community in the last 15 years,” Knapp said.

He said he would do the project again. There are more than 1,375 fiber customers with about 150 hook-ups remaining.

“We are where we are today where we thought we might be in three to four years,” Knapp said. “It’s a great project.”

As a group of commissioners, he feels they all agree, that having a strong voice over project managers SEE KNAPP, 13A

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Elected positions: Ferry County Commissioner (one term – plans not to continue if elected to Senate)

Relative organizations, past and present: Ferry County Cattleman’s Association Primary election results: Dansel 1,639 – Booth 1,006

decision calls for. Dansel thinks there is enough revenue to do so and wouldn’t raise taxes. While he wouldn’t raise taxes, he would close some tax loopholes.

Dansel favors using all lottery funds for education, as well as any new revenue, such as the marijuana tax revenue.

If there still is a shortfall in funding education, Dansel says that there are state agencies that he thinks get too much money, while others don’t get enough.

He would support cuts to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Department of Ecology budgets.

“Those are two that I think are really big and also without a leash,” he says.

He says he wants to restart the joint administrative rules committee to look at state agencies.

What should be done with wolf management at the legislative level?

As a Ferry County commissioner, Dansel has been involved with the wolf issue. He says the state has done a horrible job of managing wolves. Ferry County commissioners passed a resolution calling for WDFW to kill a pack of wolves that he says have made four confirmed livestock kills. He says in addition to the losses livestock producers have had, wolves have killed game animals, like elk. He points out hunting is a big economic driver in the 7th District and game animals should be protected. He does not favor a hunting season for wolves, however.

Dansel says the federal government has taken wolves off the endangered species list and he wants the state to also do so. He says it is debatable if wolves are native to Washington or not, but that if they are going to be here, they have to be actively and effectively managed.

If Pend Oreille County opts out of the Growth Management Act, how will it affect small cities’ ability to get grant funding from the state?

Dansel got the bill passed and signed by the governor that would allow four small counties – including Pend Oreille County – to plan differently than they would under the Growth Management Act. He says Lincoln and Okanogan counties never opted in to GMA, so aren’t subject to GMA rules.

“Their cities still get grants, their counties still get grants,” Dansel says.

“It’s simply not true that we wouldn’t get grants.”

Dansel said Ferry County

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commissioners did vote to opt out. Dansel is a Ferry County Commissioner. He will not run again after his term expires this year.

He said Pend Oreille County, unlike Ferry County, is compliant with GMA, so commissioners here could pass a resolution now and opt out. Ferry County can’t get out from under Growth Management Act planning until it becomes compliant with GMA. Ferry has until 2017 to do so.

Dansel says cities are right to be concerned about funding and doesn’t fault them for asking questions about it. The way it stands now, cities will lose a portion of the Real Estate Excise Tax, but Dansel says the Legislature will work on a legislative fix to see that cities do get the REET. Outside of grants to comply with GMA, he said he doesn’t think opting out will have a negative effect on grant funding.

One of the biggest advantages of opting out is that instead of the Growth Management Hearings Board deciding any disputes, the case will go directly to Superior Court with a locally elected judge, he said.

Does the opt out really make land use restrictions like 5 acre minimum lots go away like some think?

Dansel says that’s a possibility if there is more local control of planning, although he couldn’t say for sure. He said if a county permitted smaller lot sizes and was challenged, the case would go to Superior Court, not the Growth Management Hearings Board.

Dansel says an elected Superior Court judge would be more accountable than the hearings board.

What are your thoughts on the legalization of marijuana?

Do you think medical marijuana laws need an overhaul?

Dansel says the state’s vote to legalize recreational marijuana doesn’t have his seal of approval, but since it was passed, local control over marijuana is important.

In the last Legislative session, Dansel voted against the bill that would have brought medical marijuana under the recreational marijuana rules. Marijuana has medical uses, he says, and needs to be available at a reasonable price for people.

He says keeping medical marijuana available is a non-partisan issue.

He is in favor of local governments getting tax revenue from marijuana sales.

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Are you in favor of the Spokane Tribe building a casino in Spokane?

Why or why not?

“I’m staying out of it,” says Dansel. He says it is between the tribes, the landowners and the federal government. At some point the state will have a say, through the governor, but Dansel says it is premature for him to take a position.

The Dakota states successfully took their lands back from the federal government, as they are held in trust. The conversation is starting in Idaho and Washington. Do you think the state should start taking its federal land back?

Dansel says the end goal it to have federal lands be more productive. He says he doesn’t favor a wholesale takeover of federal lands, but he would be in favor of test projects with small parcels of land.

He says he definitely is not in favor of privatizing national forests.

If the federal government does give up some land, he says the land should be jointly managed by counties and the state Department of Natural Resources.

How can the legislature improve the economy in Pend Oreille County?

Dansel notes that Pend Oreille County is on the border with Idaho. He says Washington is at a competitive disadvantage with Idaho because of a higher minimum wage, a business and occupations tax and more business regulation.

“I think you have to even the playing field,” he says.

Adopting state policies to give targeted tax breaks to certain areas and discounting B&O taxes here would be a place to start. Dansel says he wants balanced regulation, not no regulation, however.

What has been your greatest accomplishment in the legislature?

Dansel counts his work on the Growth Management Act legislation, in which he sponsored a bill that became law that would allow four smaller counties to plan differently than under GMA as an accomplishment. He is also proud the Legislature didn’t have to have an extended session and did not raise taxes the last session.

What has been your most disappointing time in office?

Dansel says his biggest disappointment has been the fact that he has not been able to help every constituent who has come to him for help.

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“We’re going to have to put business people in place to make business decisions to get this thing balanced,” he says. He would also take a hard look at administrators.

“I think we’re very top heavy in our education system in the sate of Washington compared to other states,” Booth says. “I think we pay out a lot of money to those uppers and we need to start at the top.”

Booth says he would not raise taxes to fund education, regardless of the McCleary state Supreme Court decision in which the state Supreme Court mandated the Legislature amply fund education, as required by the state constitution.

If Pend Oreille County opts out of the Growth Management Act, how will it affect small cities’ ability to get grant funding from the state?

Booth says he has heard that opting out will have an affect on grant funding. He says both Republic and Newport are worried that they are likely to loose grant money if the counties opt out. He does not support opting out of GMA. “I’m not a believer at this time because I think there are some consequences down the road that we are going to have to face,” he said. He says he is hearing from people both inside and outside the area that are not in favor of planning differently than under the Growth Management Act. Does the opt out really make land use restrictions like 5-acre minimum lots go away, like some think?

Booth says he isn’t sure but thinks the opt out legislation is problematic the way it is.

What should be done with wolf management at the legislative level?

Booth says that wolf predation on livestock and pets is a property rights issue. He says people have the right to protect their property from wolves. Stevens County recently passed a resolution that said people have a right to kill one or more wolves if they reasonably think their property is at risk.

“That came from me,” Booth said.

So is it legal to shoot wolves if you think they threaten you or your property?

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“I guess we’re going to find out when the first one is shot and the guy has it on the front of his truck driving around town with it,” Booth said. He points out marijuana isn’t legal on the federal level but Washington has legalized it for the state.

Booth predicts the dispute over wolves will wind up in court.

What are your thoughts on the legalization of marijuana?

Do you think medical marijuana laws need an overhaul?

Booth supports Washington’s recreational marijuana law. He says the voters spoke on the issue.

“I do support it, “ he says.

“I think it’s the future.” He says he supports it because of the tax revenue it will produce. He wants to put all marijuana and lottery funds towards education.

“The public spoke, the voters said ‘yes,’” he said.

“So you know what? Let’s do it, let’s grow it and take it to the next level. If we don’t do it, they’re going to keep exporting it into our communities anyway and we get no money from it.”

He said transparency is vital about marijuana tax revenue.

Booth says the state needs a firm set of rules about medical marijuana. As to whether medical marijuana should be under the same system as recreational marijuana, Booth says that might be a good way to go. He says the medical marijuana industry needs standards and they don’t have any now.

What has been your greatest accomplishment in public life or business?

Booth says he takes pride in the pilot project he paid for which included having a person match people with jobs in Stevens County. He says the unemployment rate has been reduced. He says 43-48 people have been hired as a direct result of this project.

What has been your most disappointing time in public life?

Booth says he is frustrated not many people seem to be on the same page as him politically.

“No matter what group you go talk to or what person, no one believes in going the same route,” he said.

He said one of the reasons is that the government has not made smart choices.

Are you in favor of the Spokane Tribe building a casino in Airway Heights? Why or why not?

Booth said he favors anything that generates revenue, including another tribal casino in Airway Heights. He thinks any new casino should be required to employ a certain percentage of their workers from District 7.

The Dakota states successfully took their lands back from the federal government, as they are held in trust. The conversation is starting in Idaho and Washington. Do you think the state should start taking its federal land back?

Booth believes all the federal forest lands should be taken over by the state.

He says the state and local governments could manage the resource better than the federal government has. He would go farther and says some should be in private hands, although he believes moving them to the control of state and local governments would be easier for most of the federal forest land.

“I think we have a better chance of going to the state or local than we do of them selling (land)” he says. “I’m first for selling it private and second to sell it to the state.”

He is in favor of privatizing federal lands.

How can the legislature improve the economy in Pend Oreille County?

“I think we need to talk about it. I think we make a business plan and we execute it,” Booth says. He has a goal of every business growing one employee.

He wants new businesses but doesn’t favor bringing in big box stores to the 7th District.

“I think we just fill up the buildings we have empty now,” he says.

As an example, Booth said he is experimenting with the idea by currently being involved in buying a former grocery store in Republic and bringing in a pawn shop.

Incumbent Dansel asked Booth: What do you think are the three most pertinent committees a 7th District Senator should sit on?

Booth said Budget, Business, Education are the most important committees for the 7th District.

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B R I E F LY Newport girls beat Priest River on soccer field NEWPORT – The Newport girls beat Priest River 6-2 in a soccer game Saturday, Oct. 4.

Newport’s first goal came at 16 minutes, 13 seconds by Ashley Behrens. Newport scored again at 35:55, with a goal by Emily Lewis.

Priest River’s Angel Clark scored, assisted

by Brianna Novak, just after 35 minutes.

Newport’s Behrens and Lewis teamed up at 40 minutes for a goal, and then Lewis assisted Emily Jurgens at 45 minutes. Behrens assisted Samantha Siemsen at 53 minutes. Newport’s final goal came at 59 minutes when Lewis assisted Kennedy Kindred.

Priest River scored their final goal at 64 minutes, with Novak assisting Clark.

Newport had 15 shots on goal and 10 saves.

Priest River had 14 shots on goal and keepers Melissa Krampert and Autumn Lawler combined for 10 saves.

Priest River girls beat Stillwater STILLWATER, Mont.

– The Priest River girls soccer team beat Stillwater Christian of Montana on the road Tuesday, Sept. 30, winning 2-1.

Priest River’s Elisa Williams scored at 8 minutes, 11 seconds, the sole goal of the first half.

Stillwater tied it up with a goal at 49:34. Priest River took the lead and held it eight minutes later when Hannah Brengle assisted Angie Taylor on a goal at 57 minutes.

Stillwater had fives shots on goal and nine saves. Priest River had 24 shots on goal and Lawler had seven saves.

Priest River hosted Orofno Tuesday, after The Miner went to press, in a Intermountain League game. The play at Coeur d’Alene Charter, in a league game, Thursday, Oct. 9, at 4:15 p.m. They head to the District Tournament at Lakeland High School Oct. 11 and 14.

Rangers lose to Valley Christian, Odessa-Harrington

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

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Senior Chance Stokes carries the ball for the Spartans during the Friday night loss to St. Maries, 43-12.

It was the Spartans’ Homecoming game with royalty being crowned at half time.

Spartans lose Homecoming game

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans lost to St. Maries 43-12 during the Homecoming game, Friday, Oct. 3, in a league matchup.

“We had eight turnovers which is unacceptable and obviously there is no way to win a game when you hand it back to the other team eight times,” Head Coach Shane Douglas said. “It was disappointing as I felt we had a good game plan going into the game.”

Sophomore Anthony Storro was six for 13 on passing for 101 yards and one touchdown. He threw three interceptions.

Senior Jeremy MacDonald was five for 13 on passing for 44 yards and one touchdown.

He threw two interceptions. MacDonald also had four catches for 24 yards.

Senior Jeris Beaver had two receptions for 29 yards and one touchdown, and senior Chance Stokes had one catch for 42 yards

and one touchdown.

“We struggled hanging onto to the ball in this game, although our overall stats weren’t much different from St. Maries,” Douglas said.

The Spartans had 283 yards, with 145 yards passing and 138 yards rushing.

“We would start drivON DECK: ing and then our drives VS. TIMBERLAKE: would stall because of Friday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. a turnover,” Douglas said. “We most definitely will be focusing on ball security this week in practice along with finishing each play.”

Douglas said the team will need to be in great shape to be competitive in their game on Friday.

“We play Timberlake this week and they are a powerhouse with twice as many players as us so we will be playing against a fresh group of guys each series,” Douglas said.

The Spartans will host the league game, Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers volleyball team fell to Valley Christian Tuesday, Sept. 30 and to Odessa-Harrington Saturday, Oct. 4, losing both matches at home in three ON DECK: sets.

VS. COLUMBIA: Selkirk Monday, Oct. 13, 5 coach p.m.

Pam Zimmerman said that the girls were mourning the death of Bryanna Sargent, who was killed in a car wreck. Sargent was the setter on last year’s team, and a 2014 graduate.

“Considering the week the Selkirk High School has had, I thought we did fairly well,” Zimmerman said. “We played the best we have played all year against Valley Christian, with lots of hustle and heart.”

The Rangers came up short, though, losing 30-28, 25-21, 25-15.

Lauren McGeorge had five kills and seven assists for the Rangers. Crystal Cronoble had seven digs.

‘Considering the week the Selkirk High School has had, I thought we did fairly well.’

Selkirk coach Pam Zimmerman

About the week’s play following the death of 2014 graduate and volleyball player Bryanna Sargent

The Rangers played Odessa-Harrington SaturSEE RANGERS, 12A

Selkirk takes victory in Northport

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IONE – The Selkirk Rangers football team put up 62 first half points, Friday, Oct. 3, sealing the victory over the Northport Mustangs.

The final score was 68-18 in the league matchup.

“I thought that we came out focused and did what we should have done,”

‘We scored in every phase of the game.’

Kelly Cain Head Coach

Head Coach Kelly Cain said. “Northport has been struggling this season, but our players did not overlook them.”

The Rangers hit the scoreboard for 30 unanswered points in the first quarter.

Dominic Cain, a senior, ran in a 20-yard and one-yard rush, ON DECK: also running in VS. CUSICK: Friday, the two- Oct. 10, 7 p.m. point conversion on the first touchdown. Justin Chantry, a junior, caught a 40-yard pass from Cain, resulting in a touchdown. Sophomore Jacob Couch returned a punt 45 yards for a touchdown, adding eight more points to the scoreboard with a successful two-point conversion.

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S P O RT S C A L E N D A R WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 NEWPORT CROSS COUNTRY VS. DEER PARK: 4:45 p.m. - Deer Park High School PRIEST RIVER BOYS SOCCER VS. NORTHPORT: 6 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School

Spartans fall to Kellogg in five PRIEST RIVER – The Spartan volleyball team lost in five sets to Kellogg Thursday, Oct. 2 at home.

Kellogg won the first set 25-17. Priest River turned it around in the second set, winning 25-15.

Both teams battled in the third set, which went to Kellogg 28-26.

The Spartans came back, winning the fourth set 25-23, sending the match to the short fifth set, which Kellogg won 15-12.

Megan Whitman had a game high 15 kills. She also served four aces.

Mollie French had 13 digs for the Spartans and Lily Luckey had 31 assists.

Priest River will host Bonners Ferry Thursday, Oct. 9. Monday, Oct. 13, they will travel to Spirit Lake for a match with Timberlake. Both matches will start at 6:30 p.m.

The Spartans have an 0-4 Intermountain League record and are 5-6 overall.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 9 PRIEST RIVER GIRLS SOCCER VS. COEUR D’ALENE CHARTER ACADEMY: 4 p.m. - Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy NEWPORT GIRLS SOCCER VS. FREEMAN: 4 p.m. - Freeman Middle School MINER PHOTO|DESIREÉ HOOD

Priest River and Newport runners compete in the annual Ivan Benson Invitational at Priest River Lamanna High School Thursday, Oct. 2.

Priest River hosts Ivan Benson Invite

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – Newport runners competed at the sole Priest River hosted cross country meet last week, the Ivan Benson Invitational, held Thursday, Oct. 2.

ON DECK: On the boys’ NEWPORT AT DEER PARK side, Bonners HIGH SCHOOL: Wednesday, Ferry won Oct. 8, 4:45 p.m. with 27 points, NEWPORT AND PRIEST followed by RIVER AT SANDPOINT INVITE: Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. Newport with at Riley Creek Campground 74, Priest River with 76 and Kellogg with 129.

On the girls’ side, Priest River won with 31 points and Kellogg came in second with 42.

Priest River took second place in both girls and boys races. Elisabeth Young came in second in 23 minutes, 06.02 seconds and Josh Marks finished in 17:28.02.

Newport’s Brent Wilis took third in the boys’ race in 18:41.27, and Brad McMeen took 12th in 20:01.54. Christian Lotzenhiser finished 14th in 20:13.69, Ben Jakeman finished 23rd in 21:19.47, Nicholas Graham took 25th in 21:36.76, Jordan McGhee was 27th in 21:58.73.

Ben Simila took 29th in 22:13.93.

For Priest River, Josh Mullen finished 16th in 20:28.28, Kenny Chesnut took 17th in 20:31.90 and Konner Durham was 19th in 21:00.51. Starling Infante finished 22nd in 21:16.26.

In the girls’ race, Priest River’s Harley SEE INVITE, 12A

NEWPORT VOLLEYBALL VS. FREEMAN: 6:30 p.m. - Freeman High School PRIEST RIVER VOLLEYBALL VS. BONNERS FERRY: 6:30 p.m. Priest River Lamanna High School

FRIDAY, OCT. 10 CUSICK FOOTBALL VS. SELKIRK: 7 p.m. - Selkirk High School PRIEST RIVER FOOTBALL VS. TIMBERLAKE: 7 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School NEWPORT FOOTBALL VS. MEDICAL LAKE: 7 p.m. - Medical Lake High School SELKIRK FOOTBALL VS. CUSICK: 7 p.m. - Selkirk High School

SATURDAY, OCT. 11 PRIEST RIVER CROSS COUNTRY AT SANDPOINT INVITE: 10 a.m. Riley Creek Campground, Laclede

PRIEST RIVER BOYS SOCCER AT DISTRICTS: 2 p.m. - Lakeland High School OPEN GYM, ADULT BASKETBALL: 7 a.m. - Newport High School NEWPORT CROSS COUNTRY AT SANDPOINT INVITE: 9 a.m. Riley Creek Campground, Laclede SELKIRK VOLLEYBALL VS. ODESSA: 1 p.m. - Selkirk High School

MONDAY, OCT. 13 PRIEST RIVER BOYS SOCCER VS. DISTRICTS: TBA - Lakeland High School PRIEST RIVER GIRLS SOCCER AT DISTRICTS: TBA - Lakeland High School NEWPORT GIRLS SOCCER VS. LAKESIDE: 4 p.m. - Newport High School SELKIRK VOLLEYBALL VS. COLUMBIA: 5 p.m. - Selkirk High School CUSICK VOLLEYBALL VS. VALLEY CHRISTIAN: 5 p.m. - Cusick High School NEWPORT VOLLEYBALL VS. LAKESIDE: 6:30 p.m. - Newport High School PRIEST RIVER VOLLEYBALL VS. TIMBERLAKE: 6:30 p.m. - Timberlake High School

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15 NEWPORT CROSS COUNTRY VS. MEDICAL LAKE, LAKESIDE: 4:45 p.m. - Sontag Park, Nine Mile Falls

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Newport volleyball on a roll

Cusick beats Wellpinit in volleyball

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers volleyball team beat Wellpinit in straight sets Tuesday, Sept. 30 at home.

The first twp sets were close, with the Panthers winning 25-21, 27-25. Cusick coach Ashley Keogh said her team struggled in the beginning.

“We would start off very strong, get a big lead, but then let Wellpinit get right back in it,” she said.

CuON DECK: sick had VS. VALLEY control CHRISTIAN: by the Monday, Oct. 13, third set, 5 p.m. which they won 25-19. Keogh says it was because they don’t give up and continued to communicate on the floor.

“We have been working a lot on teamwork, passing, and communication the past several practices, so as long as we keep improving in those areas I believe we will continue winning,” Keogh says.

Brianna Balcom had 10 kills and a block for Cusick. Alyssa Walrath had a half dozen kills and Kaleigh Driver had 15 as-

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport volleyball team had a good week, winning matches with Colville and Chewelah, extending their winning streak to four.

“We’ve had a couple of great weeks,” Newport coach Lori Stratton said.

‘We’ve had a couple of great weeks.’

Lori Stratton Newport coach

COURTESY PHOTO|JOYCE MONTGOMERY

Cusick junior Kaleigh Driver jump sets the ball, taking the Panthers to and 3-0 home win over Wellpinit Tuesday, Sept. 30.

sists and a block.

Cusick has a 2-4 Northeast 1B North League

Deer Park runs over Grizzlies

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies lost to the Deer Park Stags 45-7 in the league matchup, Friday, Oct. 3. Deer Park had 432 yards on 60 plays – 38 passing yards ON DECK: and 394 AT MEDICAL LAKE: Friday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. rushing yards.

“We are going to try and get more kids involved this week offensively,” Newport Head Coach Zac Farnam said. “We had a few guys like Jesse Reyes and Freedom Struthers that came in and gave great effort. They will be rewarded this week.”

The Stags scored six unanswered touchdowns, two in each quarter, putting the Grizzlies down 26-0 at halftime. After two more Deer Park touchdowns, the Grizzlies answered with their only score of the game.

Reyes, a sophomore, ran for 27 yards for the touchdown. Kicker David Quandt,

a senior, made the extra point.

Deer Park scored one more touchdown in the fourth quarter, making the final score 45-7.

Farnam said they will continuously work on their tackling skills, in addition to other areas on defense.

“Most of our defensive struggles come from not getting lined up correctly,” Farnam said. “We need to

‘We had a few guys like Jesse Reyes and Freedom Struthers that came in and gave great effort.’

Zac Farnam

Newport Head Coach

not be beat before the snap.”

The Grizzlies had 156 SEE GRIZZLIES, 12A

Hunting safety reminders

BY PHIL COOPER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EDUCATOR, IDFG

The months of October and November mean hunting season for many people in Idaho. According to a US Fish and Wildlife Service report, Idaho ranks third highest of the 50 states in the percentage of the adult population participating in hunting.

Some people have the mistaken impression that because firearms are used, hunting is a dangerous activity.

Most people with that impression probably do not hunt.

While there is always the potential that a hunter will be involved in an accident, statistics show that a hunter is far more likely to be involved in an accident while traveling in a vehicle to a hunting location than while actively hunting.

Idaho Hunter Education Instructors stress several safe gun handling basics in their classes. Knowing that many hunters completed the course a long time ago, it makes sense to repeat some of those here. A quick review would be good for each of us planning to head to the field soon.

Always control the muzzle of your firearm. As long as the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction, nobody can get hurt … even if the firearm discharges unexpectedly. A safety is a mechanical device which can fail, so there is no instance where you can disregard where the muzzle is SEE HUNTING, 12A

record.

They played Columbia after deadline Tuesday.

Cusick will host Valley Christian Monday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m.

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Tuesday, Sept. 30, the Grizzlies knocked off Colville, winning in five sets at home.

Colville won the first set 26-24. Newport answered with a 25-18 set win.

Colville came back and won the third set 25-23.

Newport dominated the fourth set 25-13 and put

the match away in the fifth set 15-11.

Stratton said the team could have passed better, but ON DECK: they AT FREEMAN: Thursday, had Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m. an exVS. LAKESIDE: Monday, cellent Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m. defensive game.

“We did a good job keeping the ball off of the floor,” Stratton said. “Emily Hunt went in off of the bench and played tough for us; her serving and passing made a difference for us.”

Hadley Stratton had a good game digging and keeping the ball in play, the coach said.

“Colville is probably the scrappiest team we’ve played so far,” Stratton said. “Just when we thought we had a kill or block, they would get it up and send it back.”

Hadley Stratton led with SEE VOLLEYBALL, 12A

Cusick wins big in league opener

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers annihilated the Curlew Cougars 71-34 during the league game, Friday, Oct. 3.

“Everyone got some experience and some good quality ON DECK: playing AT SELKIRK: Friday, time,” Oct. 10, 7 p.m.

Head Coach Sonny Finley said.

Senior Alec Bluff opened scoring for the Panthers with a 45-yard run. Spirit White, a junior, ran in the two-point conversion.

Marcus Sheridan, a senior, caught an 11-yard pass from junior Tyson Shanholtzer, putting up six more points. White ran in a 42yard rush for a touchdown and Bluff caught a 40-yard pass from Shanholtzer to bring the Panthers up by 30 points.

Curlew returned a fumble 32 yards for their sole six points in the first half.

Cusick found the end zone three times during the second quarter. Shanholtzer scored on a 30-yard run, with a failed conversion.

Freshman Darion Dalton hit the end zone for the other two scores. He connected with Shanholtzer on a 30-yard pass and caught an interception and returned it for 22 yards.

Shanholtzer made the twopoint conversion on the

first; the second attempt failed. At halftime, Cusick was leading 50-6.

Curlew scored twice in the third before Dalton returned a kick 80 yards for the touchdown. Senior Mathias Loft made the extra point kick.

The fourth quarter scoring was back and forth with Curlew putting up the first six points.

Panther freshman Tanner Shanholtzer ran in a 30-yard rush and Loft made the kick. Freshman Colton Hansen scored the final Panther points on a five-yard run.

Curlew scored one more touchdown in the fourth quarter to put the final score at 71-34.

“Our defense was pretty tough against Curlew,” Finley said. “Their offense only had a couple big runs.”

Tyson Shanholtzer threw three for five for 108 yards

‘Their offense only had a couple big runs.’

Sonny Finley

Cusick Head Coach

and three touchdowns.

Tanner Shanholtzer was two for five for 65 yards.

White had three carries for 124 yards and one touchdown. Bluff hauled

COURTESY PHOTO|PATTI CUTSHALL

Franklin Pope, a junior, carries the ball for the Panthers. Cusick pulled out the victory over Curlew 71-34, Friday, Oct. 3, keeping them undefeated.

the ball twice for 58 yards and one touchdown. Hansen had 14 carries for 53 yards and one touchdown.

Sheridan had one reception for 19 yards and a touchdown. Bluff caught the ball twice for 89 yards and two touchdowns.

Finley said the team played very well and had some returns on the ball that helped them score points.

Dalton had three returns for 133 yards and one

touchdown. Junior Josh Keogh had two returns for 45 yards and Sheridan had one return for 55 yards.

Finley said he is proud the team got the win and they stayed healthy. He said the team is preparing this week as normal to take on the undefeated Selkirk Rangers.

The Panthers will travel to the north end of the county Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Both teams are undefeated.

Spartan boys lose two, beat St. George’s PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River boys soccer team is finishing up its regular season this week. They took to the road last week, losing to Stillwater Christian of Kalispell, Mont. They also lost to St. Maries in an Intermountain League game, but beat St. George’s in a makeup game Saturday.

ON DECK: Priest VS. NORTHPORT: Wednesday, River’s trip Oct. 8, 6 p.m. to StillwaAT DISTRICT TOURNAMENT: ter, Mont., Oct. 11, 14 at St. Maries High didn’t end School as expected, coach Rob Lawler said.

“For Stillwater Christian, it seemed every touch they made was right on.”

Priest River lost 11-0.

Stillwater outshot Priest River 21-2.

Priest River keepers Drayven Ayers

and Adam Irvine combined for 13 saves and Stillwater keeper Daniel Fetveit had one.

Things were a little better when Priest River traveled to St. Maries Thursday, but they still came away with a 4-1 loss.

The was tied 0-0 at the half. Nine minutes into the second half, St. Maries’ Thomas Cook found the back of the net off an assist from Johannes Padel, taking the lead.

Padel scored a second goal for St. Maries at the 52 minute mark, then back to Cook for the third goal at the 53 minutes. At the 61 minute mark, Rayden Blair added a fourth goal for the Lumberjacks.

“Although the score was in favor of the Lumberjacks, Priest River played very well tonight and dominated most of the game outshooting the Lumber-

jacks 14-8,” coach Lawler said.

Priest River had several near miss shots on goal. At the 67 minute mark, Tyler Jones was assisted by Corbin Maltba for Priest River’s lone goal.

Lumberjack keeper Zach Hills had 12 saves and Priest River’s Maltba and Ayers combined for seven saves.

“I was very pleased with the team effort Priest River put forward tonight. It was unfortunate we did not put more of the opportunities into the back of the net to have a score that represented how well they played,” Lawler said.

Priest River’s high point of the week was when they hosted St. George’s in a non-league game, and won 1-0.

Devin Gilli scored the lone goal of the game at the 11-minute mark, asSEE SPARTANS, 12A

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S P O RT S S C O R E B O A R D Nor-Lamb 5 pass from Owings (run failed)

FOOTBALL Deer Park (3-2, 3-0) Newport (1-4, 0-3)

14 12 0 0

13 6 -45 0 7 -7

Scoring: DP-Taylor 26 run (Scheler kick) DP-Taylor 1 run (Scheler kick) DP-Taylor 9 run (kick failed) DP-Clough 3 run (kick failed) DP-Wiltse 7 pass from Clough (kick blocked) DP-Lim 7 run (Scheler kick) New-Reyes 27 run (Quandt kick) DP-Dillman 5 run (kick failed)

Selkirk (3-0, 1-0) Northport (0-4, 0-1)

30 32 0 6

6 0 -68 0 12 -18

Scoring: Sel-Cain 20 run (Cain run) Sel-Cain 1 run (run failed) Sel-Chantry 40 pass from Cain (Avey run) Sel-Couch 45 punt return (Petricao run) Sel-Couch 11 pass from Cain (Dickinson run) Sel-Filler 25 fumble return (Cain run) Nor-Lamb 24 pass from Owings (pass failed) Sel-Cain 60 run (Filler run) Sel-Bailey 37 run (Miller run) Sel-Dickinson 97 fumble return (run failed) Nor-Lamb 42 pass from Owings (pass failed)

Cusick (5-0, 1-0) Curlew (1-4, 0-1)

30 20 6 0

7 14 71 14 14 34

Scoring: Cus-Bluff 45 run (White run) Cus-Sheriden 11 pass from Ty. Shanholtzer (run failed) Cus-White 42 run (Ty. Shanholtzer run) Cus-Bluff 40 pass from Ty. Shanholtzer (Ty. Shanholtzer run) Cur-Wheaton 32 fumble return (run failed) Cus-Ty. Shanholtzer 30 run (run failed) Cus-Dalton 30 pass from Ty. Shanholtzer (Ty. Shanholtzer run) Cus-Dalton 22 interception return (run failed) Cur-Wheaton 35 run (Tresham run) Cur-Brown 55 run (run failed) Cus-Dalton 80 kick return (Loft kick) Cur-Wheaton 70 run (Bedle pass from Brown) Cus-Ta. Shanholtzer 30 run (Loft kick) Cus-Hansen 5 run (Loft kick) Cur-Wheaton 85 run (run failed)

St. Maries (3-1, 0-0) Priest River (2-3, 0-0)

-43 -12

TUESDAY, SEPT. 30 Valley Christian d. Selkirk 3-0 Selkirk (1-4, 1-4) 28 Valley Christian (3-3, 3-1) 30

pointing simply because the safety is on.

Be certain of your target and what is beyond it. A safe hunter never shoots at sound or movement. A safe hunter makes certain that movement or sound is a game animal that is in season before pointing a gun muzzle in that direction.

Mistaking a person for game is the most common cause of hunting accidents in Idaho ... and often such accidents are serious or fatal. One way to make sure every other person in the field can clearly see you are a person is by wearing hunter orange during all rifle seasons. Idaho is one of few states where hunter orange is not required, but IDFG highly recommends wearing it.

Prior to taking a shot a hunter must check the background for other people, livestock, buildings, equipment or roads to make sure there is a safe backstop.

Treat every firearm as if it is loaded.

When another person hands you a firearm, assume it is loaded even if you are told it is not. Ask anyone handing you a firearm to open the action before they hand it to you. Never touch a trigger until you are ready to shoot at a game animal or a safe target.

Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions and that you are carrying only the correct ammunition for your firearm.

Cusick d. Wellpinit 3-0 Wellpinit (2-5, 2-3) Cusick (2-3, 1-3)

16 digs, 16 kills, two blocks and two aces. Elise Cunningham had seven kills, Haley Braun had five and Marissa Hofstee had four kills.

Melyssa Carlson had a dozen digs, Braun had six and Hofstee had four, as did McKinsey Madison.

The Grizzlies hosted Chewelah Thursday, Oct. 2, winning in four. They won the first two sets 25-13, 25-23.

“We took the first set easily and then got a little too confident,” Stratton said.

“Chewelah was not about to give up, they played us tough.”

Newport was missing some players, so had girls playing new positions and tried some different line-ups, Stratton said.

“Lauren Vaughn had her best game yet,” Stratton said. “Her serving was great and she played her best defense of the season; she did a great job covering tips.”

She said Hofstee also had a good

Newport d. Colville 3-2 Colville (3-2, 3-2) Newport (3-3, 3-2)

VOLLEYBALL

Nordby took fifth in 25:07.20, Autumn Lawler was seventh in 26:15.36, Tabitha Wilson was eighth in 26:46.86, and Molly Johnson finished 11th in 28:07.17.

Sarah Marks took 15th in 33:30.43.

Also last week, Newport competed at the Freeman Invite against the Scotties and Riverside. In the boys’ race, Riverside came in first with 16 points, Freeman was second with 41 and Newport

Any obstruction can cause a barrel to explode, and the wrong ammunition can create an obstruction.

Never point a firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. Carry binoculars to check out the hillside. Never look through your scope at something you cannot identify.

Hand your firearm to a friend or slide it under when you cross a fence. Be careful when you are alone to keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction as you retrieve the firearm from the ground.

Store firearms and ammunition separately. While most gun owners consider this most of the year, many of us leave guns and ammunition in our vehicles during the hunting season if we plan to hunt again soon. It goes without saying these firearms must be unloaded for safety when in the vehicle. Ammunition should always be inaccessible to children.

Alcohol and guns don’t ever belong together.

If there is alcohol in your hunting camp, make certain all firearms are put away before the alcohol comes out. Showing your hunting partner grandpa’s old rifle after you have a few beers can be a tragic mistake.

Please be safe in the field and don’t hesitate to let your hunting partners know when you think they are putting themselves or others at risk.

match.

“She was tough at the net and also digging in the back row,” Stratton said.

She said she was proud of the team.

Stratton and Hofstee led in kills, with 18 and seven respectively. Grace Moore had four kills, as did Cunningham and Vaughn.

Vaughn and Cunningham each served four aces and Hunt and Stratton each had three.

Hofstee served a pair of aces.

Stratton said the volleyball program has come into its own, with 56 players. There is a junior varsity and two C squads. The C squads have been alternating, since most schools don’t have two C squads.

Newport plays at Freeman Thursday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. They will play Lakeside Monday, Oct. 13 at home at 6:30 p.m.

Newport has a 4-2 record in the Northeast A League. They are 4-3 overall.

was third with 85. No Grizzly girls competed.

Ben Simila, Brent Willis, Jordan McGhee, Brad McMeen, Ben Jakeman and Christian Lotzenhizer all finished in a pack, with times of 24:04, 24:04.1, 24:04.2, 24:04.3, 24:05 and 24:05.1, respectively.

The Grizzlies ran at the CAN-AM in Colville Saturday, Oct. 4, but no runners placed in the variety race.

RANGERS: First game went pretty well FROM PAGE 10A

day, Oct. 4, losing in three sets.

“The first game went pretty well and then we just couldn’t get it together for the next couple games,” Zimmerman said.

“Our serve receive was our downfall in the second game.”

25 19 27 25

26 18 25 13 11 24 25 23 25 15

Scoring Kills-Morrison (Col) 8, Stratton (New) 16.

INVITE: Priest River boy and girls placed FROM PAGE 10A

21 25

Scoring Kills-Antone (Wel) 7, Balcom (Cus) 10.

Assists-Andrews (Wel) 14, Driver (Cus) 15.

Aces-Kieffer (Wel) 2.

Digs-Andrews (Wel) 4.

Blocks-Antone, Pakootas (Wel) 1, Balcom, Driver (Cus) 1.

VOLLEYBALL: Took first set easily FROM PAGE 11A

15 25

Scoring Kills-McGeorge (Sel) 5, Graf (VC) 7.

Assists-McGeorge (Sel) 7, Valenti (VC) 22.

Digs-Crownoble (Sel) 7, Graf (VC) 4.

Blocks-Graf (VC) 6.

HUNTING: Be careful when alone FROM PAGE 11A

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Syvana Warren served a pair of aces, Lexy Ellsworth had a block and two kills and McGeorge had four assists.

The Rangers played at Kettle Falls after deadline Tuesday. They will host Columbia Monday, Oct. 13, at 5 p.m.

The Rangers have a Northeast 1B North record of 1-4.

Assists-Main (Col) 28, Vaughn (New) 35.

Aces-Morris (Col) 5, Cunningham (New) 4.

Digs-Morris (Col) 21, Cunningham (New) 16.

Blocks-Morrison (Col) 4, Stratton (New) 2.

BOYS SOCCER TUESDAY, SEPT. 30 Priest River (3-9, 2-5) Stillwater Christian (3-1, 0-0)

0 11

Statistics: Shots -- Priest River 2, Stillwater Christian 21. Saves --Priest River (Ayers, Irvine), 13. Stillwater Christian, D. Fetveit, 1. Scoring: First half --1, SC, King, 3:00. 2, SC, King, 4:00. 3, SC, Friesen, 9:00. 4, SC, Bach, 15:00. 5, J. Fetveit, 25:00. 6, Kauffman, 35:00. 7, SC, King, 38:00. Second half --8, SC, Bach, 45:00. 9, King, 55:00. 10, SC, own goal, 57:00. 11, SC, Friesen, 80:00.

THURSDAY, OCT. 2 Priest River (3-9, 2-5) St. Maries (7-5, 3-3)

1 4

Statistics: Shots -- Priest River 8, St. Maries 12.

Saves -- Priest River, Malba 4. St. Maries, Hills 5. Scoring: First half -- None. Second half --1, StM, Cook, 48:00.

2, StM, Padel, 51:00. 3, StM, Cook (Padel), 52:00. 4, StM, Fredricks, 59:00. 5, PR, Jones, 66:00.

SATURDAY, OCT. 4

St. George’s JV (0-1, 0-0) Priest River (3-9, 2-5)

0 1

Statistics: Shots -- St. George’s JV 4, Priest River 22. Saves -- St. George’s JV, Peplinski 12. Priest River, Ayers 3. Scoring: First half -- 1, PR, Gilli (Burns), 11:00.

Second half -- None.

GIRLS SOCCER SEPT. 30 Priest River (7-5, 4-4) Stillwater Christian (0-2, 0-0)

2 1

Statistics: Shots --Priest River 24, Stillwater Christian 5. Saves --Priest River, Lawler 7. Stillwater Christian, Faulk 9. Scoring: First half --1, PR, Williams, 9:00. Second half --2, SC, Martin, 50:00. 3, PR, Taylor (Brengle), 58:00.

OCT. 4 Priest River (7-5, 4-4) Newport (6-2, 4-1)

2 6

Statistics: Shots -- Priest River 14, Newport 15.

Saves -- Priest River, Krampert 8, Lawler 2. Newport 10. Scoring: First half -- 1, New, Behrens, 17:00. 2, New, Lewis, 33:00. 3, PR, Clark (Novak), 35:00. Second half -- 4, New, Lewis, 41:00. 5, New, Jurgens (Lewis), 46:00. 6, New, Siemsen (Behrens), 54:00. 7, New, Kindred (Lewis), 60:00. 8, PR, Clark (Novak), 65:00.

Rifle season for deer opens Friday COEUR D’ALENE – Deer hunters are gearing up for opening day across Idaho, as numbers are up and opportunity is high. Three consecutive mild winters across most of Idaho are resulting in unusually high numbers of mule deer and whitetail deer. Survival rates have been higher than average in five of the last six years.

Biologists say mild winters and good summer conditions allow bucks to put additional energy into antler growth, so 2014 will not only be good opportunity to take a deer, but also provides potential to bag a trophy. That opportunity is especially high in places where winter generally takes a more significant toll on deer herds.

“Three mild winters

in a row don’t happen in the Upper Snake Region;

In the Panhandle Region, hunters will find high numbers of whitetail deer including abundant does. opportunities like this don’t happen very often,” Wildlife Manager Daryl Meints said. “Sportsmen should take advantage of this while it is available; it could all change this winter.”

In the Panhandle Region, hunters will find high numbers of whitetail

deer including abundant does, but are reminded to carefully identify before pulling the trigger, as mule deer hunting is bucks only in that region.

In July the Fish and Game Commission approved a significant discount in the price of second tags. Thousands of hunters are taking advantage of the opportunity, but some second tags are still available. For more information on the second tag discount go to: https:// fishandgame.idaho.gov/ content/tagdiscount.

“With second tags at a discount and unusually high deer populations, 2014 could be the best opportunity we’ll see in Idaho in a long time” said State Wildlife Chief Jeff Gould.

SPARTANS: Play Orofino in first round FROM PAGE 11A

sisted by Braden Burns and Maltba.

“The Spartans played well today outshooting the Dragons 22-4,” Lawler said.

Ayers had three saves and St. George keeper Cade Peplinski had 12 saves.

“Priest River is looking forward to the final week against Bonners Ferry and Northport this week before starting the district tournament next Saturday against

Orofino,” Lawler said. “We have been playing our best soccer the past couple of weeks and are expecting the team to show well at districts.”

The boys hosted Bonners Ferry Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Northport Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.

They head to the district tournament at St. Maries High School, Saturday, Oct. 11, Tuesday, Oct. 14 and Thursday, Oct. 16.

They will play Orofino in the first round.

GRIZZLIES: Grizzlies rushed for 70 yards FROM PAGE 11A

yards on 46 plays. Otis Smith had 86 passing yards and was seven for 21 attempts on passing and threw two interceptions.

The Grizzlies rushed for 70 yards on 25 attempts. Reyes had 53 rushing yards, Freedom Struthers had 16 yards and Kaben Hastings rushed for six.

Chris Burgess, a senior, had two receptions for 48 yards and Koa Pancho, a freshman, had two catches for 22 yards.

Quandt led the Grizzly defense with eight tackles. Seniors Rocky McDaniel and Cody Phillips each had seven tackles. Freshman Owen Leslie had six tackles.

The Grizzlies travel to Medical Lake, Friday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. for a league game.

They are currently tied for fifth place with Chewelah, Riverside and Medical Lake, with an 0-3 league record and 1-4 overall.

Colville, Freeman and Lakeside are in a three-way tie for first.

SELKIRK: Scored in every phase of game FROM PAGE 10A

Filler returned a fumble 25 yards, resulting in the last unanswered touchdown for the Rangers. Cain ran in the two-point conversion.

The Mustangs connected on a 24-yard pass to put up six points before halftime.

“Our first offensive unit dominated as we only ran 11 offensive plays, four passing and seven rushing … and scored on five of them,” Coach Cain said.

The Rangers put up 16 more points with a 60-yard run from Cain and a 37-yard run from sophomore Noah Bailey. Filler and Logan Miller each ran in the twopoint conversions, putting

the score at halftime 62-6.

In the third quarter, six points were added by the Rangers when Joey Dickinson returned a fumble 97 yards for a touchdown, the last score of the night for the Rangers.

The Mustangs saw the end zone two times in the fourth quarter, making the final score 68-18.

Cain was three for four passing for 62 yards and two touchdowns.

Couch had two receptions for 22 yards and one touchdown, and Chantry caught one pass for 40 yards and one touchdown.

For rushing, Cain had three carries for 81 yards and three touchdowns.

Bailey had one carry for 39 yards and one touchdown.

On defense, Bailey had six and a half tackles.

Couch had one interception returned for a touchdown and Calvin Petrich had one interception.

Filler blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown and Dickinson returned a fumble 94 yards for a touchdown.

“We scored in every phase of the game,” Coach Cain said. “We were able to get everyone a lot of playing time which is always nice.”

Selkirk will host fellow county school, the Cusick Panthers, Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Both teams are undefeated.

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and projects in general, is important, something they have been lacking in the past and on this project.

Knapp said he feels the staff was up front about the overrun.

“I don’t think we were misled,” Knapp said.

Knapp said the project was only feasible because of grant money and he doesn’t see how any other person or entity could have installed the fiber in the county. North end residents are still without fiber, but Knapp said that is still being discussed at the PUD. The PUD and Pend Oreille Telephone met recently after not talking for about 13 years and Knapp said they have shown interest in working with the PUD to help get fiber installed in the north end.

What do you see as the top challenges for PUDs over 10 years?

Knapp said regulatory requirements are the biggest challenge for the PUD over the next 10 years. The relicensing requirements on the PUD include the removal of Mill Pond dam, a fish ladder and total dissolved gas reductions.

Knapp said they can handle the internal aspects of the business but the processes for the regulatory requirements are more stringent.

“It’s going to be a big battle,” Knapp said. “That’s our biggest worry.”

How did you sit on the Metaline Falls water system acquisition?

Knapp said he wanted to sell the system to Metaline Falls, but feels the council came to the meeting knowing the vote from the survey was not in their fa-

vor. He said it was a process that included some positive outcomes.

“They got us to cut some costs, they got us to take a tougher look at it,” Knapp said. “In my mind, there was no way that they were going to run that system the way the PUD could.”

The PUD has four water employees and contingency funds for major catastrophes. Knapp said the town may have been able to operate it cheaper because of labor costs, however, this was not enough of a benefit. The PUD commissioners unanimously voted to rescind the offer to the town regarding the acquisition.

What legislative proposals are you concerned about regarding I-937, the Energy Independence Act? Any other legislation that causes concern?

Knapp said he is opposed to I-937.

Knapp said Gov. Jay Inslee is tough on green energy and solar power.

Currently, hydropower is not considered green and Knapp wants that changed.

“We are going to pluck away on that,” Knapp said.

If the legislature changes the I-937 25,000-people exemption, Knapp said it would hurt the PUD by making them purchase green power.

“That’s our scare factor right now,” Knapp said.

“I have no problem with green energy I just don’t like being mandated.”

There are 28 PUDs in the state and about 13 were in support of the initiative and about 12 against, Knapp said. They have invested in wind farms and solar power, making a fight over this legislation expen-

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Knapp said the reason the PUD is currently not required to invest in green energy is the customer count is low. He said everybody would have to share the costs if they are forced into this.

Do you think that every issue that comes to the board should be open? Why or why not?

Knapp said having an open relationship with the public is important for projects and budgets.

“If you don’t fill in the gaps, the public will,” Knapp said.

Is experience essential for being a PUD commissioner?

Knapp said he had zero experience when he started

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“Is it essential, no, because everybody’s got to come in that front door,” Knapp said.

Knapp said he is running for this position to see some of the projects through that he started.

Challenger Katherine Brown asked Knapp: If you are not elected, will you still be involved in the PUD? Knapp said he would be a part of the PUD “without a doubt.” He said he will be there to help Brown with anything she would need and he is more than happy to stay involved.

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He built the cabin on about 10 acres of land near Laclede that he had purchased years earlier. “It was something I had always wanted to do,” Reynolds said.

Reynolds, 52, is the newest principal at Priest River Lamanna High School. He is the fourth principal for the high school in as many years. He replaces Libbi Keyes, who left to take a job as principal in Rathdrum. Reynolds worked most recently as Director of Student Life for Northwest Academy in Naples, Idaho, a private therapeutic school.

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The high school had a great opening, he said. He starts the year with a half dozen new teachers.

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BROWN: Q & A FROM PAGE 8A

because of the fiber cable on them,” Brown said.

She said CNS could save money by moving into the main PUD building. She said the CNS building could be used for other things.

What do you see as the top challenges for PUDs over 10 years?

She would like to see all FERC requirements (for relicensing Box Canyon Hydroelectric Project) be completed over the next 10 years. She said it is a financial issue and it may or may not be feasible.

What vision do you see for PNC? “Our main deal is PNC,” Brown said. “We are very fortunate to have them.”

Brown said a main part of the PUD is the relationship with Ponderay Newsprint Company, as they and Pend Oreille Mine are about 75-80 percent of the PUD’s business.

She said businesses need to come to the area, however, the PUD has to watch how much it spends when helping with this problem.

She said the economy drives the PUD and bringing in and keeping businesses in the area would be beneficial because PNC may not be around forever. She said one area to help with this would be to partner “more strongly” with the Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council.

PNC and PUD are talking about the power sale contract, valid until 2027, where PNC gets the majority of Box power at cost and PNC would like to lower the rates, possibly with spreading the Box power costs throughout the ratepayers in the PUD system. Currently the residents and businesses get

power from SCL at Boundary Dam because it is the cheaper power.

Brown said she would need to research the terms of the contract, however, said PNC was left alone when other newsprint mills were being closed down throughout the country because of the good power rates. She would want PNC to “justify the position” before making a decision regarding changing their rates.

How did you sit on the Metaline Falls water system acquisition?

Brown said the story behind the whole water system acquisition stemmed from a passing comment by PUD Commissioner Dan Peterson to a town council member about taking over the water system.

“They jumped on it,” Brown said.

She said she was unsure whether the town actually wanted the water system and felt everyone learned from the experience. She said the PUD made the right decision in keeping the system.

“I think, personally, listening to some of this stuff, that sometimes running those water systems are more pain than they are benefit,” Brown said.

What legislative proposals are you concerned about regarding I-937, the Energy Independence Act? Any other legislation that causes concern?

“I am scientist enough to know this, the carbon footprint that they are so worried about is kind of a joke,” Brown said.

She said Global Warming is a “fallacy” and has been disproven. She agrees there are climate change factors happening, but feels carbon is not made or created.

She said the population is using the fuels and carbon from Jurassic times and is recycling that carbon. She understands legislation is working to change the current situations.

She said “it’s stupid” to be investing in renewable energy and feels that hydroelectric projects should be classified as renewable. Removing the dams for green energy options would destroy the ecosystem there currently and it may not come back after, Brown said.

She would fight the legislation if the state removes the 25,000-population exemption and the PUD is forced into buying renewable power. She said she would try to do what is best for the people in the valley.

Do you think that every issue that comes to the board should be open?

Why or why not?

Brown said the PUD has areas that need to be private.

She likes the way the PUD runs the meetings. She said some of the managers’ reports are lengthy and feels the PUD is generally open with information. She said the board workshops are educational.

Is experience essential for being a PUD commissioner?

Brown said experience is not essential. She said some history in the field helps for background information and the learning curve.

“I feel if there is a desire and an earnest wish to help, then no, you don’t need to have a knowledge in it,” Brown said. “But you better be willing to put due diligence in and do your time and research.”

She said she has spent countless hours working on the campaign and has

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cleared her schedule to be ready if elected.

Incumbent Curt Knapp asked Brown: Do you still plan to be a voice for the community if you are not elected?

Brown said she would continue to be involved as a voice for the community for PUD meetings and projects, if

she is not elected. She noted that the last race between Knapp and another candidate was more contentious than her race. She feels it is unfortunate she met Knapp under these circumstances because she likes him.

“I think if we had met in private life, we probably could have been friends,” Brown said.

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Crapo is not up for election.

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Hunting Guide

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Hunting season expectations for Northeastern Washington Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s District 1, in the northeastern corner of Washington, is comprised of seven game management units (GMUs): 101 (Sherman), 105 (Kelly Hill), 108 (Douglas), 111 (Aladdin), 113 (Selkirk), 117 (49 Degrees North), and 121 (Huckleberry).

The topography is dominated by four mountain ranges that run generally north and south: the Kettle, Huckleberry, Calispell and Selkirk Ranges.

There are broad valleys in-between these ranges

that are drained by the Kettle, Columbia, Colville, and Pend Oreille Rivers, all within the Columbia River watershed.

Elevations vary from about 1,290 feet at the normal pool level of Lake Roosevelt (Reservoir) to 7,309 feet on Gypsy Peak in the north Selkirk Range.

Coniferous forest is extensive within District 1, covering about two thirds or 68 percent of the district’s landscape. Agricultural land, rangeland, and water features cover most of the balance.

Over one third (37 percent) of the landmass in District 1 is public land, mostly national forest, but also state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

Additional public lands include federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM), United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and a few other government agencies.

Most of the lands outside of Indian reservations are open to public hunting.

There are large timber company lands open to public hunting, although not necessarily open to private motorized vehicles.

Elk Elk populations typically do not fluctuate dramatically from year to year, but periodic severe winters can trigger substantial die-offs.

The 2013-14 winter was moderate and consequently, populations available for harvest are expected to be similar in size compared to the 2012 and 2013 seasons.

That said, the total hunter harvest of elk in District 1 is low compared to other WDFW districts, hovering around 250-300 animals a year since 2009.

Deer Harvest has been gradually increasing in District 1 over the past two years and we expect this trend to continue. Fall surveys for the past two years also have yielded slightly higher buck to doe and fawn to doe ratios. Recent moderate winters have likely contributed to increased over-winter survival of

deer in District 1. While hunter check stations alongside state highways are not mandatory stops, the WDFW experienced an increase in deer checked in 2013, and this could also

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Deer season opens in October in most of Idaho The regular deer season opens Oct. 10 in most regions of Idaho.

In some areas, a regular deer tag allows hunters to take either mule deer or white-tailed deer. A white-tailed deer tag allows a hunter to take only a white-tail.

Many areas across the state also offer antlerless youth hunt opportunities, but check the 2014 big game rules brochure carefully for the areas where youth hunts are open.

To hunt deer in Idaho during the regular season, you must have a valid 2014 Idaho hunting license and a deer tag. There is still a good number of second deer tags available at a discounted price for 2014.

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Fish and Game Conservation Officers ask that hunters report any poaching or suspicious activities they encounter or hear about

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residents, hunters or others who report crimes.

If you have information about a wildlife crime, call the Citizens Against Poaching hot-line at 1-800-632-5999, 24 hours a day. Callers may remain anonymous.

Hunters also are encouraged to check out Idaho Fish and Game’s backcoun-

try game meat care guide.

The guide has helpful tips to ensure proper handling of game to avoid wasting

the meat.

A link to the guide can be found on the Fish and Game website at: http://fishandgame. idaho.gov/public/hunt/ rules/?getPage=63.

For help planning your hunt, check out the hunt planner, at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/ huntplanner.

Best hunting areas Pend Oreille River The “upper” Pend Oreille River from Newport downstream to Usk probably offers the best general waterfowl hunting opportunity within northeastern Washington, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Outside of the east shoreline alongside the Kalispel Indian Reservation most of the river itself is open for hunting along with a number of islands.

In most instances a boat is required, either as a hunting blind in itself or for access to islands and sandbars, which are open to hunting.

There are also Pend Oreille Public Utility District lands as well as U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service refuge lands (the “Cusick” Unit) open to public hunting.

These parcels are located near the mouths of Ta-

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Dabbling Ducks: Moderate numbers during migration, mostly gadwall, wigeon, teal, mallards, and some pintails.

Diving Ducks: Moderate numbers with highest densities during peak migration periods.

Geese: Canada geese occur in greatest abundance in this part of District 1.

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Some of Washington’s most popular hunting seasons get under way in October, when hunters take to the field for deer, ducks, geese and other game birds.

Migratory waterfowl numbers are expected to be good this year, said Dave Ware, game manager for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). With an increase in breeding populations of migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway, waterfowl hunters should expect great hunting this year, depending on weather.

“Big game hunts also look promising this fall,” Ware said. “Hunters had a pretty good season last year and with the mild winter that should be the case again this year.”

All hunters using modern firearms – or in areas open to hunting with modern firearms – are reminded to wear hunter orange clothing as specified by state law.

While that requirement does not apply to nonhunters, Ware suggests

hikers, mushroom pickers and others in areas open to hunting wear bright, colorful clothing to maximize their visibility.

Area-by-area hunting prospects around the state are available on WDFW’s website at wdfw.wa.gov/ hunting/prospects/. Local prospects are also in this publication.

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Eastern Washington hunting prospects

The Hunter’s Full Moon on Oct. 8 is the legendary start of hunting seasons, and indeed October is the peak month to hunt the eastern region, with a season opener every weekend.

WDFW has lifted fire restrictions on most department-managed lands in

eastern Washington, where cooler temperatures and fall rains have reduced fire danger. However, hunters should be aware that some localized restrictions remain in place, including a campfire ban through Oct. 15 at all WDFW wildlife areas in Benton, Franklin, Yakima,

and Kittitas counties.

Similarly, a campfire ban is in place at the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area in Grant and Adams counties through Oct. 31. Any further updates will be posted on WDFW’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/.

Quail and partridge hunting began Oct. 4. This year’s spring and summer weather conditions may have boosted production of these birds in many areas in the region, although there are no specific field surveys.

In the central district, good quail brood numbers have been seen incidental to other field work in Spokane and Whitman counties, although hunting access can be a problem because much of the best quail habitat is in and around farmsteads and towns. Gray partridge broods of 10-12 chicks were regularly seen in and around Lincoln County agricultural fields. Chukar partridge are mostly along the steep and rocky breaks of the Snake River and throughout Asotin County’s grasslands. California quail are locally common in the lower elevation draws and drainages across the foothills of the Blue Mountains, and in suitable pockets of habitat across the prairie areas and breaks of the Grande Ronde and Snake rivers.

Modern firearm deer hunting begins Oct. 11. The best deer hunting in the region is in the northeast district where white-tailed deer are the most abundant and all Game Management Units (GMUs) offer good to excellent opportunities.

Depending on the GMU, 21 to 32 percent of modern firearm hunters bag a deer.

GMUs 117 and 121 have a four-antler-point minimum harvest restriction for white-tailed deer.

The southeast district is best known for its mule deer hunting and hunter success ranges from 13 to 43 percent, depending on GMU. Those with highest success rates (GMUs 145, 149, 178, 181) also have the highest amount of private land and access can be limited.

Those with the most public land (GMUs 166, 169, 175) have the lowest success, in part due to high hunter numbers. Mule deer have a three-antler-point minimum harvest restriction during all general seasons throughout the region.

Southeast district hunters are reminded that a couple of Wooten Wildlife Area campgrounds are closed, while new ones are constructed away from the Tucannon River. Wooten Manager Kari Dingman also notes that black bears have

been in the campgrounds, so hunters should not leave garbage and food out.

Although private property access is key, the central district offers good mule deer opportunities in GMUs 133, 136, and 142, and more white-tailed deer opportunities in GMUs 124, 127, and 139. Hunter success in these units usually averages 30 to 35 percent.

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PROSPECTS: Deer bucks are in the ‘rut’ HUNTING: Bear harvest to be higher FROM PAGE 3B

National Wildlife Refuge near the Tri-Cities attract large numbers of foraging ducks and geese, but many of these lands are closed to hunting or leased by private hunting outfitters and access can be difficult or expensive.

Pheasant hunting begins Oct. 18, and this could be a good year for harvesting young-of-the-year birds.

Southeast district wildlife biologists predict numbers of birds are up because of good spring and summer conditions for nesting and brood rearing. In addition to wild birds, pheasant hunting opportunities are enhanced with periodic releases of farm-raised roosters at sites across the region, with most in the southeast district, many owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers along the Snake River (Hollebeke, Mill Creek, Rice Bar and Willow Bar Habitat Management Units) and others on WDFW-owned property or private lands enrolled in the Feel Free to Hunt program. See the Eastern Washington Pheasant Enhancement Program website for details.

Modern firearm elk hunting begins Oct. 25. The best opportunities in the region are in the southeast district of the Blue Mountains where three to eight percent of modern firearm elk hunters bag an elk, depending on GMU. Only the GMUs within the forested portion of the southeast district are managed for elk population stability or growth (GMUs 154, 157, 162, 166, 169, 172, 175, and 186). GMUs 145, 149, 163, 178, and 181 are managed to limit elk numbers to control agricultural damage and conflict issues.

The harvest of branchedbulls is regulated through the permit system. GMU 166 has had the highest success rate for general season hunters recently, but also has one of the higher densities of hunters.

The unit is predominantly USFS and WDFW owned lands. A portion of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness extends into this GMU and offers backcountry hunting opportunities.

Southeast district hunters are reminded that a couple of Wooten Wildlife Area campgrounds are closed, while new ones are constructed away from the

Tucannon River. Wooten Manager Kari Dingman also notes that black bears have been in the campgrounds, so hunters should not leave garbage and food out.

Central district elk hunting is mostly in GMUs 124, 127, and 130. However, elk appear to be expanding into new areas and harvest in GMUs 139 and 142 has been on the rise.

Some of these appear to be elk that move back and forth between Idaho and Washington, so timing and access to private lands is key. Hunters on private lands in GMU 130 have the highest success, probably benefitting from animals moving on and off Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.

Northeast district elk are widely scattered in small groups in dense forestland, making them both difficult to survey and to hunt. The best elk hunting opportunities occur in GMUs associated with the Pend Oreille sub-herd area which includes 113 (Selkirk), 117 (49 Degrees North), and 111 (Aladdin), where an average of three to four percent of modern firearm hunters are successful. Hunter harvest rates were up slightly last season but have remained steady for the past five years, with prime bulls (at least six antler points) making up about 24 percent of the harvest. The state’s only moose hunting is in this region’s northeast district, all by special permits only drawn from last spring’s applicants. The season began Oct. 1 and runs through November.

More details on hunting prospects by WDFW district wildlife biologists is available on the department’s website, which also includes detail on hunting access on private lands.

Wildlife watching: Bird migration is in full swing this month, from songbirds to shorebirds and water-

fowl. WDFW Wildlife Biologist David Woodall recently reported seeing a flock of Nashville warblers on a WDFW access area in the Blue Mountains of the southeast district. Other staff report short-term invasions of migrating cedar waxwings and American robins on berry bushes, noisy gatherings of blackbirds, and soaring groups of turkey vultures.

Both white-tailed and mule deer bucks are in the “rut” or breeding mode in October and early November. That can mean they’re moving across the landscape with less than their usual wariness, challenging each other and looking for does – including near roadways, and not just at dawn or dusk. Motorists traveling through deer country – which is virtually all of the region – should be alert, aware and prepared for possible collisions with these animals.

With daylight hours shrinking fast, the chances for a low-light roadside wildlife encounter are increasing, too. Black bears in particular are tough to spot in the growing dimness as they roam farther and wider in search of food, including closer to roads and human development.

Bears are instinctively trying to fatten up as much as they can before going into winter dens later this fall.

WDFW officials remind all wildlife enthusiasts – both homeowners and recreationists in bear country – to avoid attracting bears by keeping any possible source of food out of their reach. That includes wild bird seed and suet, pet food, garbage, compost piles, and unpicked fruit or vegetables in orchards and gardens.

Southeast district wildlife watchers are reminded that a couple of Wooten Wildlife Area campgrounds are closed as new ones are constructed away from the Tucannon River.

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and catch per unit effort (CPUE) or its inverse, days per kill. Figures 4 and 5 provide trend data for each of these statistics by GMU and are intended to provide hunters with the best information possible to make an informed decision on where they want to hunt in District 1. Keep in mind, that as of 2011, a 4-point minimum restriction was imposed for white-tailed deer in GMUs 117 and 121, which led to decreases in harvest, hunter numbers, and hunter success. Available evidence points to this regulation change that brought about these decreases and not a dramatic decrease in the white-tailed deer population.

Bear Although there are hunters that specifically target black bears, we suspect that most bears are harvested opportunistically during general deer and elk seasons.

Consequently, annual harvest and hunter success can vary quite a bit from one year to the next.

Since 2004, hunter success in District 1 GMUs has varied from 4 percent to 18 percent. Hunter success is likely higher, however, for those hunters that specifically hunt bears versus those that buy a bear tag just in case they see one while they are deer or elk hunting.

Overall, annual bear

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At the GMU level, most black bears will likely be harvested in GMUs 101 (Sherman), 117 (49 Degrees North), and 121 (Huckleberry). Harvest numbers during the 2013 season compared to long-term (10-year) and short-term (5-year) averages suggests that the bear harvest has been decreasing in District 1. With only one year of decreasing bear harvest, it is hard to say if this is a

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Car companies have recently been telling us what the car of 2020 will be like: autonomous is one word used, electric is another, and it will be connected to the internet too.

Sound exciting? It is, but it’s doubtful you’ll find all of this on the forecourt in the next seven years (cars typically get completely redesigned every five to seven years). However, the directions being proposed are a very good starting point to look even further and ask the question: what might the car of 2050 look like?

For a start, will there even be cars in 2050? Will an invention that will be 150 years old by then be replaced by something better? Will environmental concerns kill it? Will people become tired of getting behind the wheel, as recent studies suggest? The answer seems to be “maybe”, but the reality is that the automobile is a very liberating

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and flexible means of transportation. It fulfills people’s desire to move around freely and independently. And – done right - the automobile can be a sustainable and safe means of transportation.

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We know why: we want to be mobile, and our mobility has some negative implications.

So what can – actually, must – we do in order to make the automobile of the year 2050 cleaner, safer, leaner and still enjoyable to use?

This is a crucial question: mass-motorisation in emerging countries means there will be more than three billion vehicles on the planet in 2050, compared with around one billion today.

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The automobile in 2050 will be self-driving. Companies are working on concepts allowing cars to cruise along on the highway without driver intervention, many of which are likely to be seen on our roads.

There is the Super Cruise from General Motors, which controls the vehicle on long highway stretches when not much is happening. Then there is the Traffic Jam Assistant from BMW; cars move along in a congested traffic area just like a school of fish.

Or there’s Road Train from the European Satre project which includes Volvo, where one vehicle with a professional driver leads a platoon of other vehicles, connected virtually and following like pearls on a string along the highway – turning the commute into possibly more productive time as the drivers can now work or rest. And when the car makes it to its destination, it can park itself in a high-tech parking Wolf says. .

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Will the driver need to do anything at all? Will there still be a steering wheel? Cars will probably require that drivers monitor what the vehicle does and switch from one mode to another – such as highway driving to city driving. There will probably still be a steering wheel, but some models could have a little joystick that the driver only uses rarely.

Driving is likely to get much safer (human error still accounts for the majority of all accidents) and also much more efficient, as centralised traffic control will lead to a smoother flow and less congestion. But how much of an effect this new technology has will depend on how widely it is rolled out.

The changes might not

bility pods similar to the GM EN-V concept or autonomous vehicles like the Induct Navia.

These will be urban, flexible solutions to move people around.

In many metro areas, a well-organised public transportation system will be the most effective way to move large numbers of people.

However, some commuters might not want to take it, either because of network problems, schedules or safety concerns. Publicly organised on-demand transportation systems that can accommodate up to six people will bring travellers automatically to their destination in downtown areas, and then move on to serve others. Customers will simply enter their destination and payment informa-

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Digital frontier

Personal mobility will become more of a service, one that companies such as Google have recognised. The search and computing giant has become strongly involved in creating automated vehicles. And some think the car needs to serve us in other ways, whether we drive it or it drives itself. Many car companies are already working with Apple to integrate Siri into automobiles, creating virtual personal assistants in the car to help us with routes, traffic information, and the scheduling of our day. Our vehicles will be fully integrated into the digital lifestyle of 2050 – whatever that turns out to be.

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FALL CAR CARE

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Six vehicle warning signs your nose can recognize Most vehicles start out with a “new car smell,” but there are other specific odors that motorists should never ignore.

Identifying these suspect smells early on can help car owners be car care aware and avoid the hassle and expense of an unexpected breakdown.

“Unusual smells can be the sign of serious, and potentially costly, trouble for your vehicle. By acting quickly and making necessary repairs, you’ll be able to breathe easy knowing there is no harmful damage to your car,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council.

The Car Care Council recommends a sniff test of your vehicle to identify any unusual smells, including the following six warning signs: 1. The smell of burnt rubber could be slipping drive belts or misplaced loose hoses

pulleys. Do not reach in if the engine compartment is hot.

2. The smell of hot oil could mean that oil is leaking onto the exhaust system. To verify the leak, look for oil on the pavement or smoke coming from the engine area.

3. The smell of gasoline is likely the sign of a gas leak in some area of the vehicle such as a fuel injector line or the fuel tank. Any smell of fuel can result in a possible fire hazard, so immediate attention should be given.

4. The sweet smell of syrup may be a sign that your car is leaking engine coolant from a leaky component related to the car’s cooling system.

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5. The smell of burning carpet could be a sign of brake trouble and a safety hazard. Have your brakes checked right away, especially if this smell is happening during normal driving conditions.

6. The smell of rotten eggs is never a good one and, if you smell it coming from your vehicle, it could mean a problem with your catalytic converter not converting the hydrogen sulfide in the exhaust to sulfur dioxide properly. This smell can also be attributed to a poor running engine, causing the catalytic converter to become overloaded and fail due to meltdown.

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Tips for fall car care month October is Fall Car Care Month. Why not take a little time to be car care aware and make sure your vehicle is ready for the harsh winter weather ahead? Taking a few simple steps now can save you the headaches and cost of an emergency breakdown later.

Battery – Keep the battery connections clean, tight and corrosion-free. Cold weather is hard on batteries, so it’s wise to check the battery and charging system. Because batteries don’t always give warning signs before they fail, it is advisable to replace batteries that are more than three years old.

Heater, Defrosters and Wiper Blades – Check that the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system

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Gas prices to keep dropping in October Consumers Paid the Cheapest September Gas Prices in Four Years Drivers paid the lowest September gas prices since 2010 with the monthly average at $3.39 per gallon, which was about 13 cents less than last year and 44 cents less expensive than 2012.

“American drivers will have a bit more money to spend or use on savings as gas prices continue to fall,” said Avery Ash, AAA spokesman. “It is a nice relief for most of us to pay a little less than in recent years to fill up at the gas station.”

Gas prices have declined about ten cents per gallon since the beginning of the month with the daily average falling 24 out of 30 days in September. This is the fourth consecutive year that gas prices have fallen in September. Gas prices have dropped 35 cents per gallon since June 28 despite a busy travel season and conflict in the Middle East.

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ly common in some parts of the country. Already, consumers can find at least one station selling gas for $3.00 or less in 26 states.

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recent years due to the dramatic boom in North American petroleum production.

U.S. refineries have taken advantage of increased crude oil supplies to make more gasoline. In addition, increased domestic production has helped insulate U.S. consumers from conflicts and instability overseas.

Gas prices typically decline in September as the busy driving season ends and because many stations begin selling less costly winter-blend gasoline on September 16. As the weather grows cooler, summer-blend gasoline is no longer required in most

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For the second year in a row, consumers caught a break in September with no Atlantic hurricanes striking the U.S. coastline. September is the peak period for the Atlantic hurricane season, and hurricanes can cause gas prices to rise significantly by disrupting refineries, pipelines and oil U.S. Gas Stations Increasingly Selling Gas for Less than $3.00 Per Gallon Gas stations selling gas for less than $3.00 per gallon are growing increasing-

Signs your brakes need to be inspected The national Car Care Council reminds motorists that routine brake inspections are essential to safe driving and maintaining your vehicle.

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FUTURE: Exciting things to come; what’s in store for the future of driving? its demise may not be quite so quick. In general, the daily commute will be in an electric vehicle with no combustion engine. The electricity grid is likely to include a much higher percentage of renewable energy by then, so everyday driving will be cleaner as well. But what about longer trips? Batteries might allow a 500-mile range, but they might be heavy and expensive, and recharging them might take time.

So, the ultimate solution for long-distance car travel might still be a combustion engine. Research is underway by institutions and car companies across the world to further improve efficiency and cut emissions. In 2050

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It is hard to imagine what the world of Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and Google will be like in 30 years time, but we can assume that everything that has a digital representation will be available in our cars. The automobile seems to be the final frontier for the digital lifestyle – some people want to be disconnected while driving – but in decades to come it will be completely connected and – hopefully – safe to use. But what will actually drive these cars?

Electricity? Hydrogen? Or will it still guzzle petrol and diesel? At first glance, one might think the good-old internal combustion engine is on its way out. However,

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An alternative is hydrogen-powered vehicles, converting hydrogen into electricity in a fuel cell. This would result in a smooth electric drive and only water vapour coming out the tailpipe. While fuel-cell technology has already come a long way (Daimler and Toyota are at the forefront of this evolution), there are still challenges to overcome, such as where to get the hydrogen from. It is unclear if there will be an answer by 2050.

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People value flexibility; just as they have come to expect it from their smartphones and laptops, so will they want it from their car?

As mobile technology has allowed us to make decisions on everything in an instant and away from home, we will want those same freedoms in our cars.

The commuter of the

future may have a “personal mobility portfolio”, with the car being only one part of it. An automobile might be there to drive for pleasure on the weekend (the affection for the car will probably not go away completely).

As mobile internet becomes ever-more powerful it will be totally normal and convenient to step out on the street and make an immediate decision. You could hail a self-driving shared vehicle.

You could jump into the car of a social-media friend, who just happens to be driving by and going in the same direction. Or you will take public transportation if is the best option. The car will be totally integrated into a greater mobility network.

We are already seeing beyond existing car-sharing schemes, such as ZipCar, where people can book cars for the hours in which they actaully need them. There will be a network of different options to integrate services in places such as airports, all of them combined in one app on our 2050 communication device. We basically tell the app where we want to go and, based on our preferences, three different optimised transportation modes will be

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There’s one more question to ask: what will the 2050 car look like? Will we still be able to recognise it? It might still have a steering wheel, maybe just a joystick. It is safe to assume that it will still have four seats and wheels and might still resemble a metal box. But that’s where the similarities may end.

Carbon fibre or other lightweight material might replace steel. The design will be a mix of efficient contours (low aerodynamic drag) and emotional styling. And maybe there will be some sort of morphing shape. MIT has looked into some very

promising vehicle concepts that allow for small footprint in the city and a more safety and dynamic configuration for the open road.

The car of 2050 might be relatively easy to recognise, which might not be true for the phone or computer. This is because a car is a car is a car – it is supposed to transport people and goods and as long as people continue to be as tall as they are cars won’t look too much different. But the personal automobile as we know it will have much competition: from remotecontrolled, on-demand pod and personalised public transportation. And in our livable cities, good old-fashioned walking and cycling, too.

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Lifestyle

B R I E F LY Rancher presents at Blanchard BLANCHARD – The Blanchard Community Center is hosting local ranger Christian Starr of L3 Buffalo and Elk Ranch Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m.

Call 208-437-1037 for more information.

Live music at Hospitality House NEWPORT – Local band Scotia Road is performing at the Newport Hospitality House Friday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m.

Donations are accepted at the door. Bring a snack for intermission.

The Hospitality House is located at 216 S. Washington in Newport.

Library book sale Thursday NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Library District Friends of the Library are holding their annual book sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Newport Eagles on Union Street.

They are offering a large selection of used paperback and hardcover books, priced at 25 cents for paperbacks and 50 cents for hardcover books. Children’s books are 10 cents. Bring bags or boxes for your shopping. They will accept cash or local checks.

Organizers are in need of strong arms and pick-up trucks to move books to the Eagles on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday after 5 p.m. to pack leftover books.

This is an opportunity for teenagers in need of service hours. The library will provide a driver and truck.

Contact Sandy Loskill at hloskill@yahoo.com or 509-447-5935.

Walker Dunbar graduates magna cum laude PULLMAN – Washington Station University recently announced students who earned undergraduate degrees for the summer 2014 semester.

Paula Walker Dunbar of Metaline Falls received a bachelor of arts in humanities and graduated magna cum laude for receiving a grade point average of 3.9-3.7.

Local student receives scholarship from WSU PULLMAN, Wash.

– Philip Behrend was awarded a $5,000 Boeing Outstanding Undergraduate Students in Science scholarship from the College of Arts and Sciences at Washington State University. This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated high academic achievement.

Behrend graduated from Newport High School in 2012. He plans to graduate from WSU with a degree in mathematics in 2016.

Behrend is the Vice President of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and a member of the WSU Crossfit team. He has also received the WSU Distinguished Regents Scholarship.

Behrend is the son of Karen and Todd Behrend of Newport.

Poet Laureate performing in Newport Oct. 13 NEWPORT - The current Washington State Poet Laureate, Elizabeth Austen, will be performing at CREATE at 900 w 4th St., in Newport Monday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m.

“It is exciting to have an experience like this so close to home,” local poet Sandee Meade said. “Elizabeth is well-known for her public performances and will read her poetry for us.”

This is a free event sponsored by Washington State but there will be an opportunity to donate to CREATE as they are hosting the event.

As the Washington State Poet Laureate for 2014-16, Austen is traveling to all 39 counties, offering writing workshops and giving readings.

Her debut collection, “Every Dress a Decision” (Blue Begonia Press, 2011) was a finalist for the Washington State Book Award.

She’s also the author of two chapbooks, “The Girl Who Goes Alone” (Floating Bridge Press, 2010), “Where Currents Meet” (Toadlily Press, 2010) and an audio CD, “Skin Prayers.”

Her poems have been featured on The Writer’s Almanac and Verse Daily, in the Los Angeles Review, Bellingham Review and Willow Springs. She is

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Washington State Poet Laureate Elizabeth Austen will be performing at CREATE in Newport Monday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. It is a free event.

noted for her engaging public performances of poetry, and has been featured at Poets House in New York City, Minneapolis’s The Loft, the Skagit River Poetry Festival, Spokane’s Get Lit! and Seattle’s Cheap Wine.

Austen will also be giv-

ing two poetry workshops near Newport, Sunday, Oct. 12, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday Oct. 13 from 11:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.

Both workshops are currently full but an opening may come up.

Call (509) 447-2693 for information.

Student Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF NEWPORT – Elementary school students will be Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, this Halloween, from 3-5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 31.

The children will be knocking on doors and carrying bright orange UNICEF boxes. They will be asking for quarters and dimes to help make a difference in the lives of the poorest children around the world.

This is the 64th year for this Halloween tradition.

Every cent collected by Newport Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is sent to the U.S. Committee for UNICEF in order to provide food,

clean water, medicine, and education for children in the world’s poorest countries and children in the world’s most difficult circumstances.

For many of the children in Newport, this is the first time they have thought about children in the world struggling to survive in the face of disease, disasters, wars and man-made hardships, according to Mike Meade, a teacher at Stratton Elementary.

“For many, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is their first chance to learn that they can make a difference in the world by volunteering in service to others. And it

does make a difference,” he said in a press release.

The number of children under age 5 who die each day from preventable causes has dropped nearly 50 percent, from 35,000 in 1990 to 18,000 today.

If the children miss your door, donations can be dropped off at Stratton Elementary, 1201 W. Fifth St., 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. ~ 9:30 • 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 p.m.

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

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

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Art after school at Create

NEWPORT – Create Arts Center is offering Art After School on Thursdays during October, in addition to their regular classes of dancing and painting.

Art After School will include making scarecrows, Thursday, Oct. 9. On Oct. 16, children will make masks. On Oct. 23, they will make a leaf print banner and on Oct. 30, brown bag note cards will be made.

The classes are $5 per person and run from 3-4:30 p.m. They are open for preregistration only. The class is for children ages 8-13 and children 7-years-old must be accompanied by an adult.

Some scholarships may be available. For more information, call 509-447-9277.

Dancing at Create consists of weekly classes. Miss Patty’s Dance Experience continues on Mondays. Ballet, jazz and tap will be taught to children ages 3-5 at 2:30 p.m. and ages 6-8 at 3:30 p.m. Youth ballroom dancing for children up to 17 is at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, email Patty at peprmyntpatty@ aol.com. The cost is $35 per month with no registration fee.

Jessa’s Creative Dance will be offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m.

The class teaches a blend of hip-hop, jazz, lyrical and funk dancing. Classes are for boys and girls ages 10 and up. The cost is $8 per week or $30 per month.

Glenn and Patty Braunstein will teach dance classes on Wednesdays from 5:306:15 p.m. The cost is $35 per person per month or $60 for two months.

Anne Chamberlain will teach swing and ballroom classes on Fridays at 5:30 p.m. The class is by pre-registration only. Call 208-4482601 for more information.

Feel good with Nia, led by Black Belt instructor Laurana, will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. and on Sundays from 10-11 a.m. The cost is $10 per class or $50 per month for unlimited classes. For more information, call 509-671UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 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. - 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.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

Newport Church - Corner of Lilac Lane & Hwy. 20 North Head Elder Gilbert Navarro (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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Worship Service 10 am (509) 447-4338

7207.

Violin, guitar and piano lessons are offered by appointment. Call Create for more information at 509447-9277.

Shirley Bird Wright will teach the basics and beyond of watercolor painting, Friday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. The class is for beginners and advanced painters. She provides hands-on-work and one-onone advice. Painters need brushes, paint and Arches Watercolor 140 pound paper.

The cost is $35 to attend.

Barry Dumaw is offering oil painting classes on Tuesdays during October from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $35 per person and basic painting supplies are needed. Dumaw has won many awards, including the winner of the 2014 Lavender Festival Poster contest and his work has been featured in the magazine “Sporting Classics.”

Edena Huguenin Yeager will teach oil painting on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Yeager has 25 years experience with the art, starting at six years old in Colville.

She works mostly with oil painting, however, also does watercolors, drawing and pointillism. Call 509-9998672 for more information.

Open painting is offered every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The group is for beginners and advanced painters.

Personal art tutoring with Dawn Hawks is available for one-hour sessions. The cost is $20.

Fiber Arts Studio is offered on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants can bring their spinning wheel and fiber or knitting needles and yarn. A $2 donation is appreciated.

The Quilting and Sewing Studio Group will meet on the fourth Friday in the month, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The class cost is a $5 donation. Tables, cutting mats and ironing boards are available.

The class is for beginning quilters.

Create is looking for new board members. If interested call 509-447-9277.

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

4 Miles South of Newport, Hwy. 2 Sun.: 9:30 Sun. School, 10:30, Worship, 6 p.m. Evening Service Sun. & Wed. at Pastor’s house. Jams 5 pm 2nd Saturdays Pastor, Walt Campbell: 447-5101

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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

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

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 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“The aim of this Wronged One in sustaining woes and tribulations, in revealing the Holy Verses and in demonstrating proofs hath been naught but to quench the flame of hate and enmity, that the horizon of the hearts of men may be illumined with the light of concord and attain real peace and tranquility.” Bahá ’u’ lláh Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

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FOR THE RECORD

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OBITUARI ES William “Bill” L. Esensee METALINE FALLS

William “Bill” L. Esensee passed away Oct. 1, at the age of 91.

He was born in Heber, Calif., June 25, 1923.

He married Esensee Bonnie M. Cooper Sept.

5, 1959, in El Centro, Calif. He was a native pioneer Imperial Valley Resident, in farming for several years, civilian service mechanic at the NAF El Centro for 23 years and a happily retired reverse snowbird at his summer residence in Metaline Falls.

Mr. Esensee served in the Pacific Theater in World War II as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne.

Mr. Esensee is survived by his wife, Bonnie Esensee; daughters Nancy (and Robert) Pinkney and Carol Burden; granddaughters Jessica Harrison and Juliet Harrison; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial will be held Oct. 12, at 2 p.m., at the First Christian Church, 724 W. Orange Ave., in El Centro, Calif.

Calvin L. Carpenter PRIEST RIVER

Calvin L. Carpenter of Priest River passed away Oct. 2 in Newport. He was 92 years old.

He was born Jan. 14, 1922, Carpenter in Hamilton, Mont., to Timothy Henry and Ida G. Carpenter.

He served his country in World War II in the U.S. Navy as a machinist’s mate repairing P.T. boats.

After the war he returned to Hamilton to take a position with the U.S. Health Service that specialized in researching Rocky Mountain spotted fever. He moved on to the dairy industry where he was awarded top honors at state fairs for his butter products.

He worked a few years in the local lumber industry and then moved his family to Missoula, Mont., to work with the Forest Sciences Laboratory.

He served as superintendent of the Priest River Experimental Station in Priest River from 1965 to 1982.

During his retirement he enjoyed woodworking, motorcycle riding, and taking short trips with his wife, Eileen, to various areas of the northwest.

During his younger years, he was also an enthusiastic hunter and fly fisherman mostly in the Bitterroot Valley of Hamilton, Mont.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Eileen in 2009, and survived by his children Calvin A. (and Verla) Carpenter of Priest River, Aleta Jan (and Jim) Cary of Priest River, and Tim Carpenter of Ione. He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Calvin L. and Eileen Carpenter will be interned at Riverside Cemetery in Hamilton, Mont.

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.

Evelyn L. (Easley) Reed NEWPORT

Evelyn Loraine Reed of Newport passed away peacefully at the Newport Long Term Care Oct. 4 at the age of 87.

She was born Reed Evelyn Loraine Easley to Leonard and Mable “Peggy” (Giem) Easley Aug. 1, 1927, in

Newport. She attended public school in Newport, graduating in 1945 from Newport High School.

After high school, she worked in Newport, Pullman, and Roselle, N.M., before settling in Seattle, where she worked for A & P Food Stores as a bookkeeper.

In Seattle she met and then married Roy Reed April 15, 1953. Roy worked as a sales representative and owned a consulting business and they made their home in Seattle until 1966, when they moved to Marysville, Wash. In 1987, they moved back to Evelyn’s home town of Newport into what had been her parents’ house on the same corner she had grown up at since the age of 3.

Roy was elected mayor of Newport from 1990-1993, which sparked Evelyn’s involvement with the Pend Oreille County Museum and the Newport/Oldtown Chamber of Commerce serving as its secretary and running the visiter center. During his three-year term, Mrs. Reed took on the project of restoring the Centennial Plaza area and building the gazebo that’s become a Newport landmark. Although Roy passed away in 1997, Evelyn continued to give back to a community she truly loved.

Mrs. Reed helped form a small organization called the Centennial Plaza Improvement Association. For many years the association has made sure the flower garden in the front is planted with flowers each spring and maintained, the large flag is flying and the big Blue Spruce tree is decorated for Christmas. However, Mrs. Reed’s true love was the museum. In her 25 years of volunteerism to the Pend Oreille County Museum, she saw it grow from a one-building operation to what it is today, an expanse of multiple building displays.

The last 18 of those 25 years she served as Pend Oreille Historical Society President, resigning in May 2013.

It was Mrs. Reed’s own family history that got her interested in local history.

Both of her parents were early Newport residents, her father’s family homesteaded in the Pend Oreille River Valley in 1903, and her mother’s family came from Montana in 1923. Her parents grew up on adjacent farms in the Deer Valley area.

Mrs. Reed’s main volunteer job at the museum was to coordinate the 30 or so volunteers, who put in 600-700 hours of work each month. During her tenure, the museum purchased more property extending its displays from Newport’s historic train depot to the next-door Bradley Building to the yard outside where there is a replica settler’s cabin, two chapels, a schoolhouse, icehouse, timber lookout and a 1934 Civilian Conservation Corps building from Sullivan Lake.

As a way to help provide more funding for the museum, Mrs. Reed transformed the museum’s entrance into a gift shop. It soon became her pet project selling locally made crafts of crocheted dish rags, knitted slippers, embroidered dish cloths (many made by Evelyn herself), beaded jewelry, books on local history (which she took particular pride in choosing), postcards and T-shirts, along with donations made to the museum that weren’t deemed needed for display, just to name a few items.

In her recognition the museum’s gift shop was named for her in 2010. Mrs. Reed loved working at the museum and enjoyed the people she worked with, as well as those she meet who just happened to stop in and were delighted at the displays they found.

Mrs. Reed would often say, “I

wish everyone could do what I am able to do at my age. It certainly beats the boredom of sitting at home.” She would often say it was what kept her going. She was also a member of the Newport Eagles and Newport RWAC. A memorial service will be held Friday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home.

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.

Trena Dent NEWPORT

Trena Dent of Newport passed away Oct. 1, at the age of 77.

She was born March 19, 1937, in Toledo, Wash., Dent to Felix and Mayna Grimmett. She was one of six children. She had three brothers, Bob, Gary and Kenny, and two sisters, Viviann and Bonnie.

They moved to Cheney,

Wash., where she grew up. Along her journey she had three children, Sherry Wheeler, Larry (and Debbie) Hixon and Tina (and Dan) Olson. She and her husband Charlie were ranchers in North Idaho until retiring to be snow birds.

Mrs. Dent enjoyed playing cards, playing the slot machines, bingo, shopping, crafting and spending as much time with her family as possible.

She is preceded in death by her husband Charlie, her mother and father, sister

Bonnie Balam, brother Bob Grimmett, and daughter Sherry Wheeler.

She is survived by her son Larry Hixon, daugther Tina Olson, sister Viviann Carpine, brothers Kenny Grimmett and Gary Grimmett and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed, her family said.

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.

P O L I C E R E P O RT S 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, SEPT. 29 ARREST: Riverside Ave., Boyd A. Johns, 46, of Ione was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

AGENCY ASSIST: Wolf Lodge Trail, assist Bonner County with burglary in progress involving a gun.

ERRATIC DRIVER: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of vehicle with extreme lane travel.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Veit Rd., report of suspicious person yelling in area.

ACCIDENT: Colville Cutoff Rd., vehicle reportedly hit two deer.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of suspicious vehicle in driveway.

VEHICLE THEFT: N. Fea Ave., Newport POSSIBLE DUI: Box Canyon Dam, report of possible DUI. NOISE COMPLAINT: Kirkpatrick Rd., report of business playing loud music and hammering metal beams.

VIOLATION OF PROTECTION: S. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Ian R. Tatshama, 44, was arrested for violation or a court order.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 30

ARREST: Duane Gene Estes, 49, of Spokane was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Quail Loop, report of light blue Subaru wagon with two males and one female inside.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 20, report of suspicious subject at rest area.

VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that male called complainant this morning in violation of order.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, report of residence broken into and vehicle missing.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: W. Spruce St., report of male walking in camo and carrying rifle case.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Alaska Lane S., respondent requests deputy respond to his residence for information.

BOOK AND RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Karen H. Hunt, 52, of Ione was booked and released for driving under the influence.

ARREST: Karla J. Pope, 45, of Newport was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that subject went to pick up vehicle for boyfriend and business gave it to someone else.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Scotia Rd., report of van parked on road blocking complainant’s gate to pasture.

AGENCY ASSIST: N. Scott Ave., Newport, assisting Idaho Child Protection Services.

AGENCY ASSIST: W. Pine St., Newport, assist with mental health hold.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Quail Loop, report of female breaking into house.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Hwy. 2, report of suspicious circumstance.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Greenhouse Rd., report of four-wheelers racing around in sandpit.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle rear ended.

THEFT: Rumsey Rd., report of two pistols missing from residence.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Holly A. Johnson, 36, of Fruitland was arrested on warrants.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 20, report of male camping at rest stop.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 5th St., Newport, report of male subject walking away from school.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: W. 1st St., report of four teen boys with spray cans.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Last Chance Rd., report of subjects seen cutting firewood in possible restricted area.

TRESPASSING: S. Union Ave., Newport, report that female came into house yelling then would not leave.

VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER: S. Washington Ave., Newport, reported violation of protection order and theft of cash.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: River Rd., respondent thinks someone is possibly prowling next door.

ARREST: Coyote Trail Rd., Angie M. Kelley, 37, of Silverdale was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

ARREST: Green Rd., Sunshine L. Vancleave, 40, of Loon Lake was arrested for driving under the influence.

HARASSMENT: S. Union Ave., Newport, teenage female reports she saw group of people in a red car driving back and forth.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Jorgens Rd., Josette M. Horton, 42, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.

DECEASED PERSON: W. 2nd St., report of deceased person.

THURSDAY, OCT. 2

ARREST: Robert Collean Dunn, 23, of Sagle was arrested on a warrant.

THREATENING: Mcinnis St., complainant reported being threatened last night.

ARREST: Flowery Trail Rd., Kristy L. Petersen, 44, of Blanchard was arrested on a warrant.

AIRCRAFT: Local airports, check for aircraft that is overdue.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Tule Road ARREST: Hwy. 2, Elijah Joseph Matthai, 23, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence.

ARREST: Blackwell St., Alexander R. Smith, 21, of Ione was arrested on a warrant.

VEHICLE THEFT: W. 3rd St., report of black Dodge Journey stolen from garage.

BURGLARY: 6th, report of someone banging on front door.

FRIDAY, OCT. 3 BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, report of burglary.

RECOVERED VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a recovered stolen vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20, report of subjects camping in area.

FIRE: Pleasant Drive E., report of smoke in area.

BURGLARY: Pleasant Drive, E., report of burglary.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Geophysical Observatory FIRE SMOKE ONLY: Sweet Creek, report of smoke in area.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of erratic driver.

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

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of suspicious vehicle in area.

CHILD ABUSE: W. 6th St., report of child abuse.

AUTO THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of stolen vehicle.

THEFT: Alaska Lane N., reported theft of watercraft.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, report of vehicle vs. bear collision.

ARREST: Wildflower Lane, Sean D. Moore, 18, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

THEFT: Yonck Rd., reported theft of game camera from property.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Hwy. 20, report of gunshots in area.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 20, report of suspicious male walking out into traffic.

SATURDAY, OCT. 4 THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

COURT COMMITMENT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Eric Loren Benzo, 38, of Newport had his release revoked on charges of manufacturing/delivery/possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of meth and unlawful imprisonment charges.

AGENCY ASSIST: N. Craig Ave., Newport, assisting Bonner County.

THREATENING: Northshore Diamond Lake Rd., report that neighbor threatened complainant.

RECOVERED PROERRTY: Alaska Lane N., respondent found boat reported stolen yesterday.

FRAUD: N. Fea Ave., Newport, theft of ATM card reported.

ASSAULT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of cold assault that occurred in Superior Court.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Smackout Pass, report of cold DV occurred two months ago.

ARREST: N. 2nd Ave., Cody J. Lince, 31, of Kettle Falls was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

ARREST: Second Ave., Dakota C. Strickland, 21, of Ione was arrested on a warrant.

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AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, agency assist with a DV in progress.

ARREST: W. Pine St., Newport, Charla A. Smetana, 31, was arrested on a warrant.

FIRE: Hwy. 20, report of grass fire.

THEFT: Tule Rd., report of industrial park theft of aluminum and pallets.

ARREST: Sacheen, James R. Wilson, 22, of Cusick was arrested on a warrant.

ARREST: W. 7th St., Emily R. Sully, 30, of Newport was arrested on warrants.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report that vehicle made loud noise and is now sitting there.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 2, report of mid 20s male on side of highway with fire going.

SUNDAY, OCT. 5 BOOK AND RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Emily Roylene Sully, 30, of Newport was booked and released for third degree theft.

ARREST: Hwy. 20, Dale D. Tucker, 36, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

THEFT: Davis Rd., vehicle theft reported.

DISTURBANCE: Black Rd., report of fight in progress.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 1st St., report of lights under grandstands.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, David C. Porter, 34, of Newport, was arrested for third degree driving with a suspended license.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Alexander J. Holweger, 24, of Deer Park was arrested on a warrant.

ARREST: Main St., Kathleen I. Constanich, 69, of Usk was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

WEST BONNER COUNTY

MONDAY, SEPT. 29 BURGLARY: Wolf Lodge Trail, Blanchard, Thomas Burley, 18, of Blanchard was arrested for a burglary. A juvenile was arrested for conspiracy to commit burglary.

ARREST: W. Jackson Ave., Priest River, a misdemeanor warrant was served.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 30 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River

FRIDAY, OCT. 3 ARREST: Hwy. 41, Blanchard, Paul K. Roberts, 56, of Blanchard was arrested for driving under the influence.

SATURDAY, OCT. 4 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake, report of a non-injury accident.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake, report of a non-injury traffic accident.

ARREST: N. Riley Creek Rd., Priest River, Jonathon D. Kuhn, 24, of Priest River was arrested for being intoxicated in a roadway.

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The Selkirk School District is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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Published in The Newport Miner October 1 and 8, 2014.

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______________ 2014323 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hospital District #2 will hold a Public Hearing October 13th, 3:30pm for the purpose of finalizing the Year 2015 Budget, and to propose a property tax revenue increase pursuant to RCW 84.55.120. The meeting will take place at the Administrative Office, located in Fire Station 23, 390442 SR 20, Ione, just south of the Historic Tiger Store. /s/ John Rumelhart Clerk of the Board

source of the proposed appropriation is to be located within Lot 8 of Gov’t Lot 3, Section 6, Township 33 N., Range 46 E.W.M., in Pend Oreille County.

Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from Oct. 8, 2014.

State of Washington Department of Ecology Water Resources Program – ERO PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA

2014322 PUBLIC NOTICE State of Washington Department of Ecology Notice of Application to Appropriate Public Waters Take Notice: That Dustin & Donna Stewart of Spokane Valley, WA on Aug. 11, 2014 under Application No. S330719 filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from an unnamed spring, tributary to Flat Creek, in the amount of .02 of a cubic foot per second, each year, for continuous domestic & stockwater supply and seasonal irrigation of one-half acre. The

Published in The Newport Miner October 1 and 8, 2014.

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2014324 PUBLIC NOTICE IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF STEVENS Summons by Publication – Termination State of Washington to whom it may concern and to: 1. Anyone claiming a paternal interest of Lisa Bennett, DOB: 10/08/09, Termination Petition 13-7-00048-7, filed September 19, 2013.

A petition to terminate parental rights has been filed in the above court. A factfinding hearing will be held on this matter on October 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pend Oreille County Juvenile Court, 229 S. Garden, Newport, WA 99156.

You should be present at this hearing.

The hearing will determine if your parental rights to your child are terminated. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may

enter an order in your absence terminating your parental rights.

To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Termination Petition, call DSHS at (509) 447-6237 or 1-800-473-6022. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to: www. atg.wa.gov/trm.aspx.

Tammie A. Ownbey, Pend Oreille County Clerk Published in The Newport Miner October 1, 8 and 15, 2014.

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______________ 2014325 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on September 30, 2014 received a complete

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PU BLIC M E ETI NGS WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 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

OLDTOWN CITY COUNCIL: 6:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall CUSICK TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m.

- Cusick Community Center

TUESDAY, OCT. 14 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse

BONNER COUNTY DEMOCRATS: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint

WEST BONNER LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 9 a.m. - Priest River Library

METALINE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

PORT OF PEND OREILLE COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Usk, 1981 Black Road

MONDAY, OCT. 13 PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 6: 6 p.m. - Furport Fire Hall, 7572 LeClerc Road

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Noon - Priest River Library NEWPORT SCHOOL BOARD: 5 p.m. - District Offices 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

METALINE FALLS TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Metaline Falls Town Hall WEST BONNER LIBRARY BOARD: 7 p.m. - Priest River Library LACLEDE WATER DISTRICT: 7:30 p.m. - Laclede Community Hall

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15 PEND OREILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: 8:30 a.m. - CNS Office, Newport

Vaagen Bros. Lumber, Inc.

DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOARD: 10 a.m. - District Office

WE ARE BUYING LOGS!

PEND OREILLE COUNTY PARK BOARD: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

• We’re buying saw logs and chip logs.

Competitive Prices, High Value!

FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station WEST BONNER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River

• We have foresters on staff to help with your timber management needs.

IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

• We are also buying and selling timberland.

WE E K AH EAD WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8

and 6 p.m. - Create Arts Center

- Priest River Senior Center

ROTARY CLUB: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

BASIC MEETING: 10 a.m. Blanchard Community Center

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

STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick

NEWPORT TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library

BLANCHARD GRANGE MEETING: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Grange

FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

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

HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS DALKENA CLUB: Noon - Call Bonnie Witt 509-447-3647 or Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781

NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Create Arts Center

PRIEST RIVER LIONESS: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church WEAVERS’ GROUP: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS DIAMOND LAKE CLUB: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center PRM-ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown

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 p.m. - Newport Library CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 5:30 p.m. - House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown PEND OREILLE KIDS CLUB: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport

JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Newport Library

SPIRIT LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-6655921 for locations

HAPPY AGERS MEETING AND POTLUCK: Noon - Priest River Senior Center

THURSDAY, OCT. 9 PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising or real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

FRIDAY, OCT. 10

DANCE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

- Create Arts Center, Newport ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church AL-ANON: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-946-6131

SATURDAY, OCT. 11

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

BLANCHARD STITCHERS QUILTING GROUP: 10 a.m. Blanchard Inn WRITERS GROUP: 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center WEIGHT WATCHERS: 5:306 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick BINGO: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church SPIRIT LAKE LODGE NO. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15 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 FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport NEWPORT TOPS: 9 a.m. Newport Eagles MASTER CHEF COOKING SERIES: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blanchard Community Center STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library

HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church

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

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

SUNDAY, OCT. 12 NEWPORT YOUTH: 4 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

MONDAY, OCT. 13 EVERGREEN ART ASSOCIATION: 10 a.m. - Riverbank Restaurant HOSPITALITY HOUSE SENIOR POTLUCK: Noon - Newport HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: 6 p.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital PRIEST RIVER LIONS: 6:30 p.m.

CONTINUED FROM 12B SEPA Environmental Checklist with supplemental documents prepared by Richard Koker and did on September 30, 2014 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Recreational Dock and Stair project(FILE NO. SEPA-14-014), Location: 124 Sunnyside

BLANKET WASHINGTON

PRM-ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST/AUXILIARY: 6 p.m. Priest River VFW PRIEST RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River NORTH IDAHO PATTERN RACERS 4-H: 6 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Oldtown YORK RITE OF FREEMASONRY: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Drive, Newport, WA 99156; Sec. 33, Town.

32, Range 45. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 22, 2014, and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process

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TUESDAY, OCT. 14

KIDS MOVIE CLUB: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - Newport Library

SET FREE NORTHWEST MEAL AND WORSHIP: 6:30 p.m. Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown

“Adding value to the forest for people, products, and the environment”

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 October 23, 2014. 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: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner, tmclaughlin@pendoreille.org.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), and Regional General Permit 7 (Corps) Dated: October 02, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner October 8 and 15, 2014.

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______________ 2014326 PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Cusick will present results of the Community Needs Survey for a New Cusick Food Bank at the regular scheduled council meeting on October 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. All interested citizens are invited to attend.

Signed: Charlotte Yergens, Clerk-Treasurer, Town of Cusick Published in The Newport Miner October 8, 2014. (36)

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2014327 PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Cusick will hold a preliminary budget hearing for the 2015 budget which includes an increase in both water and sewer rates at the regular scheduled council meeting on October 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

All interested citizens are invited to attend.

Signed: Charlotte Yergens, Clerk-Treasurer, Town of Cusick Published in The Newport Miner October 8, 2014. (36)

______________ 2014330 LEGAL NOTICE The following Ordi-

nance was adopted at the regular meeting of the Newport City Council on 10/06/2014. The complete text of this Ordinance is available for review at City Hall during regular business hours.

ORDINANCE 2007 An Ordinance of the City of Newport, Washington, setting the fee for mobile home installation as provided in the Current City Fee Schedule and amending Ordinance No. 645, Section 12 and amending NMC Section 15.08.120 to reflect this change Published in The Newport Miner October 8, 2014. (36)

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