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NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Undersheriff Grant Sirevog recalls a particular domestic violence call when he was a deputy working in Ketchikan, Alaska, several years ago. He and his partner arrived to a quiet, serene looking home around 2 a.m., Christmas lights twinkling in the windows.

From the outside, it didn’t look like anything was amiss. The police officers knocked on the front door, which was answered several moments later by a woman who was obviously in distress. Her face was red and swollen from cry-

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Pend Oreille Health Coalition looks to unite resources

BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Health Coalition (POHC) is looking to stay a step ahead of the curve by developing a collaborative service infrastructure to improve the health of Pend Oreille

County residents.

It may sound like a lofty goal, but it’s not impossible, according to David Windom, Administrator for the Northeast Tri County Health District.

“The coalition is looking at all those areas that affect health,

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USK – While freight revenue is down nearly $100,000 the Port of Pend Oreille’s budget for 2016 is up by more than $200,000, mostly due to increased shop projects and storage.

The port owns 61 miles of track in Washington, leases 24 miles of track in Idaho, on which it operates the Pend Oreille Valley Railroad (POVA).

POVA interchanges with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company in Sandpoint to ship and receive cars from the BNSF and Union Pacific Railroads. In Washington, the port receives freight revenue from Ponderay Newsprint in Usk, who uses the line to ship newsprint from Usk south. In Idaho, the port receives freight revenue from the lumber mills along the line in Oldtown and Laclede.

Freight revenue for 2016 is expected to be at $792,706, down $98,401, based on shipper estiSEE PORT, 2A

Oath Keeper founder speaks in Newport Founder says to expect economic collapse, be prepared, armed

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – It’s the Saturday night before Christmas. More than 40 people are at the Hospitality House for the bimonthly meeting of the local Oath Keepers Chapter. There are Christmas cookies, fudge and coffee at the back of the room.

The group is made up of both men and women, some older, some younger. There is a family with a young child. Many of the people are armed, at least one openly so, with a pistol holstered on his belt.

They are here to listen to two speakers – Idaho state Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, and Stuart Rhodes, the founder of Oath Keepers.

Oath Keepers is a non-partisan national organization that is centered on defending

the U.S. Constitution. It says it is made up of currently serving military, veterans, reserves, National Guard, peace officers and firefighters. Its name comes from the group’s dedication to upholding the oaths members swore to protect the constitution. Members vow they won’t carry out orders that are unconstitutional, such as disarming the American people and placing the country under marshal law.

“We won’t ‘just follow orders,’” their handout proclaims.

After the prayer and the pledge of allegiance, the meeting gets underway with the local chapter president, Brad Hanson, welcoming people and reminding them that the group gets use of the Hospitality House because he volunteers here. He solicited help for the upcoming cleaning of the floors scheduled for the next week, beMINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING fore introducing Scott, who represents the Oath Keeper founder Stewart Rhodes spoke to the local group at the Hospitality House in SEE OATHS 12A

Newport Saturday night, Dec. 19. Rhodes says people need to be armed and learn to fight to prepare for the coming economic collapse.

B R I E F LY Miner office closed for holiday NEWPORT – The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers office is closed Friday, Dec. 25 for Christmas Day, and Friday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day. Deadlines do not change.

Newport Chamber introduces new board members NEWPORT – The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce introduced its new board members during the chamber’s annual membership meeting held at

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Kelly’s Restaurant and Lounge Dec. 15.

The new executive officers of the board are: President Greg Wyrobek (Cork & Barrel Public House); Vice-President Steve Woods (Petroglyph Printing & Signs); Secretary Stephanie Wyrobek (Cork & Barrel Public House); and Treasurer Shannon Hansen (Pend Oreille Valley Network).

General members of the board include Dave Smith (Newport School District); Steve Shumski (Newport School District); Mike Lithgow (Pend Oreille County Community Development); Patricia Naumoff (Satin N Sage Events, LLC); and Randy Pymm (American Eagle

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NEWPORT – Numerous government offices and businesses are closed Friday, Dec. 25 for Christmas.

Priest River City hall is open until noon Thursday, Dec. 24, and will be closed Friday, Dec. 25.

The Priest River Airport Board will not be meeting on Christmas Eve, and neither will the Pend Oreille County Library District Board.

Libraries, banks, post offices and all county government buildings will be closed on Friday.

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not only in the treatment of disease, but in the socio-economic areas such as employment and housing, mental health and chemical dependency,” Windom said.

The POHC is comprised of several area organizations, including the Newport Hospital District, Pend Oreille County Counseling, Rural Resources, Kalispel Tribe, Newport School District, Tri-County Health District and Spokane Better Health Together.

“Each partner has

strengths that they bring to the table which, when combined, makes a stronger effort to increase population health,” Windom said.

“One of the primary goals is to move the health care system closer to whole person care realizing that you can’t separate physical health, mental health, oral health, environment, and socio-economic factors and still achieve real health rather than just reduced sickness.”

It’s been a year since all these separate entities came together, ac-

County passes budget without road levy shift

cording to Tom Wilbur, CEO of Newport Hospital and Health Services. The coalition is currently in the process of filing for non-profit 501c3 status, but Wilbur said it could take four to five months for the paperwork to be approved by the IRS. “We’re trying to take this from just a theory to a practical reality, and there are a lot of steps that have to be considered along the way,” Wilbur said. “We’re looking at grant options and how we can provide better health at a lower cost.”

NEWPORT – For the second year Pend Oreille County was able to pass its budget without a road levy shift. County commissioners passed the budget, which totals $31.63 million and includes all the funds.

“We’re very happy about it,” county commission chairman Steve Kiss said, pointing out that it was a group effort among all county leaders to balance the budget without shifting taxing authority from the road fund.

The budget includes $10.571 in the current expense fund and $20.7 million in non departmental funds, which includes the Road Fund, which is budgeted at $9.58 million.

Commissioners also approved a supplemental budget for 2015 that included $350,000 in unbudgeted funds.

Kiss said the county received more sales tax, Department of Military and Homeland Security money than anticipated and needed to adjust the 2015 budget to reflect that. Kiss said it wasn’t extra money; there were $350,000 in expenses that were included, too.

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mates, according to Port Manager Kelly Driver.

Demurrage – revenue the port receives from shippers sending empty cars back home – is down $5,000. “Less car movements means lower demurrage charges,” Driver pointed out.

The port isn’t doing much in the way of weekend switching and no track rebuilding or work for industry tracks for the port’s shippers is anticipated, so miscellaneous and switching is anticipated to be down by $40,000 to $10,000.

While this may seem

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ing. Sirevog remembers asking her if she was all right. The woman shakily replied that she wasn’t, and that her husband had a gun.

“I asked her where he was and she said, ‘He’s right here’ and pushed the door open all the way,” Sirevog says. “The guy was sitting in a chair facing the door with a .45 right in front of him. He told us that if we came inside, he’d blow his brains out.”

And this was on Christmas Eve. The end of that particular experience didn’t end in tragedy, as Sirevog said they were able to talk the troubled man down and no one was hurt.

Such scenarios aren’t uncommon to law enforcement, even in a rural area like Pend Oreille County. On average, the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office responds to 15 DV calls per month, which exceeds calls for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) according to Sirevog.

Sergeant Glenn Blakeslee, who has been with the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office for almost 18 years, agrees with Sirevog that domestic violence is among the most nerve-wracking calls a police officer can receive.

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The port’s total budget is $2,317,471, including $200,000 in reserves.

The port’s biggest expense is railroad equipment operators’ salaries at $532,862 with benefits at $83,220. Fuel costs $150,000, and shop and welding supplies come in at $90,000. Expenses associated with the railroad operations total $1,037,016.

Maintenance expenses total $259,500, and include weed spraying, ties, ballast, tunnel maintenance, freight car and locomotive repairs, and track equipment repairs.

“I know it may sound strange, but if we get a call that there’s someone robbing a store with a firearm, we kind of know what to expect there in terms of whether or not the subject is armed and where they were last seen,” Blakeslee explains.

“With domestic violence, you have no idea. Maybe a neighbor called it in because they heard screaming, or maybe the victim was trying to call 911 and the phone got disconnected. Maybe the perpetrator has a gun, or a knife, or there are kids involved.

We don’t always have a clear picture going in.”

Though the majority of domestic violence (DV) calls the sheriff’s office is sent out on consist of male against female scenarios (husband and wife or boyfriend and girlfriend) the definition of DV according to state law is much broader than just the immediate family nucleus. If two people have lived in the same residence for at least two weeks, they are considered a domestic unit. For example, if roommates who have lived together for two weeks or more get into an argument and it becomes physical, says Sirevog, that counts as domestic violence.

“Basically, once you’ve made it past that two week threshold, you’re seen as sharing the same

domicile and properties, even if it’s just someone you’ve invited into your home because maybe they are down on their luck,” Sirevog explains. “If you have a feud with your neighbor in a parking lot or the driveway of your house, for example, and you assault them or they assault you, that’s not domestic violence because you don’t live under the same roof.”

When responding to a domestic violence call, law enforcement officers are obligated to speak with both parties to discern what happened. This involves coming into the home and separating the two parties to interview them.

“Obviously, people aren’t happy you are there because most people don’t like other people intruding on what they feel is their business,” Sirevog says. “But we have to see both parties to determine everyone is okay. There could be someone inside the home that is injured.

The law requires us to do our best to find out who the primary aggressor is, if there is one.”

According to state law, if police officers are able to determine that a DV assault has taken place, they are required to arrest the primary aggressor.

Officers also refer victims to Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services for follow-

The general and administrative budget totals $719,088, with those salaries totaling $205,071, and benefits at $27,071. Payroll taxes total $179,906, and rent is at $60,000.

Insurance policies total $80,000.

The port has budgeted $205,000 for capital improvements, including $200,000 for a blast booth and $5,000 for roadwork and drainage around the shop.

Depreciation is set at $96,867.

The port’s board of commissioners approved the budget for 2016 at their December meeting.

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Sergeant Glenn Blakeslee of the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office says he has seen numerous incidents of domestic violence that have left an impression. “I’ve had to go to the hospital to interview victims, and sometimes they have been beaten so badly that they have broken bones, or their faces and bodies are misshapen,” Blakeslee says.

ups. Within 24 hours of a DV assault occurring, a deputy will return to the same home for a check-up.

If children are involved, law enforcement is required to contact Child Protective Services.

“A lot of times, within the first few hours of the event, Crime Victim Services is instrumental in helping us by administering to the victims,” Sirevog says. “It’s a fluctuating incident and there are a lot of spots and points that deputies have to take care; the whole goal is to keep the victim safe. We can’t come in and fix relationships, but we can try, with the help of Crime Victim Services, to break that cycle of violence.”

The department has monthly meetings with

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needed out on the main line system, so the car owners need some place to store them until such time that the shipments pick up,” Driver said.

The port is currently storing empty tank cars and will soon have some empty gondola cars arriving as well, Driver said.

The district is also expecting $167,000 in tax credit sales.

“This is a federal tax credit that we can sell our ‘rail miles’ to larger railroads and they claim them on their income tax,” Driver explained. “They pay us for using our miles.

They get the tax break and

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like a dismal outlook for the 2016 budget, the port continues to increase its budget with shop projects and storage.

“We are painting more and the expansion has allowed for us to get more work inside the shop too,” Driver said. The port expanded its facilities last year to increase shop projects for other railroads.

Shop projects are expected to bring in $450,000 in 2016. The port also receives revenue for car storage, anticipated at $120,000 for 2016.

“When the economy is down, even just specific areas, it means cars are not

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Crime Victim Services and the Pend Oreille County Prosecutor’s Office to discuss existing DV cases and what can be done to assist victims through restraining orders and resources and helps build stronger cases toward those who have committed DV assault.

“We give each other updates and (it) keeps all of us in the loop in terms of being on the same page,” Blakeslee says.

“This time of year we tend to see a few more domestic violence incidents than usual. It’s the holidays, people are stressed out, maybe arguing about money, and things escalate.

“It’s not against the law to have an argument, but it is against the law to hit them.”

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b r i e f ly Free preschool screening NEWPORT – The Newport School District is providing free preschool screenings Thursday, Jan. 14 for children ages zero to five years old.

The following areas will be screened: cognitive, communication, fine motor, gross motor, vision and hearing.

To schedule a child for a screening, or for more information about services available, call Keri Leslie at 509-447-3167, ext. 4507.

Church holds New Years Eve party PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Community Church, located on Highway 2, will hold a family fun night New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31, starting at 6 p.m.

There will be family games and food and the faith based movie “War Room” will be shown.

Unemployment falls for November SPOKANE – Pend Oreille County’s unemployment rate for November was 7.9 percent, up slightly from October’s rate of 7.8 percent.

Because most holiday hiring is done in October, the November number is usually higher, says Doug Tweedy, labor analyst for Employment Security.

Tweedy says the trend is good. In November 2014, the county’s unemployment rate was 9.5 percent.

Even more promising, the number of first time unemployment claims filed in November was down by about half, to 65 from 112.

“That’s considered one of the leading indicators,” Tweedy said.

Tweedy says it is also a positive that the county added 150 new jobs in 2015. He said 92 percent of them were in the private sector.

correctionS Newport wrestler Brandon Evenson’s name was misspelled in the photo caption of a wrestling photo in last week’s paper.

We regret any confusion this caused.

The wrong first name was printed for Selkirk Wrestling Coach Keith Saxe in the Miner’s annual Winter Sports Preview and weekly sports section.

We regret any confusion this caused.

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Lambarth retires after 48 years About 60 people turned out for a retirement party for Newport attorney Doug Lambarth Friday, Dec. 18 at the Riverbank Restaurant.

Lambarth, 74, practiced law for 41 years in Newport. He came to the area after starting Legal Aid in Spokane. Lambarth, who speaks French, was educated at the University of Brussels in Belgium and at the University of Michigan Law School. He opened his practice here in 1974. In the top photo he talks with an old friend and in the bottom photo smiles as he listens to people tell how much he meant to them.

Woman sentenced to time served for burglary

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Johna M. Pack, 22, was sentenced to 56 days in jail – time served – for second degree burglary and third degree malicious mischief when she appeared in Pend Oreille County Superior Court Thursday, Dec. 17. In exchange for her guilty pleas, a charge of harassment was dismissed and the burglary was reduced from residential burglary.

Prosecuting attorney Dolly Hunt said the victim wants Pack to get treatment for methamphetamine abuse.

Defense attorney Robin McCroskey

said Pack had been evaluated and was found to have a chemical dependency.

“This was a wake up call for Ms. Pack,” McCroskey said.

Pack told Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson that she was happy to get into treatment.

Nielson said he would go along with the agreed deal, based on the victim’s desire that Pack get treatment, sentencing Pack to the 56 days she has been in jail and ordering $850 in court costs. He did not assess a public defender charge.

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OLYMPIA – Following an analysis of the entire marijuana marketplace in Washington state, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) heard a recommendation from staff to increase the number of retail marijuana stores from the current cap of 334 to a new cap of 556. The methodology for the cap will be part of emergency rules, which will be announced Jan. 6, 2016.

The allocation of retail licenses determined by the board will be published on the WSLCB website at lcb.wa.gov.

“Our goal was clear: to ensure medical patients have access to the products they need,” WSLCB Director Rick Garza said.

“There will be more storefronts for patients going forward than are available today. In addition, qualified patients can grow their own or join a four-member cooperative.”

JoHana Grider of JD’s Collective Garden in Elk applied last October for a retail license. JD’s

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is currently a medical dispensary.

“We’re waiting,” she said.

Earlier this year the legislature enacted, and Gov. Inslee signed, legislation (SSB 5052) entitled the Cannabis Patient Protection Act. The new law charges the WSLCB, the state Department of Health and other agencies with drafting regulations that integrate the medical marijuana marketplace into the tightly controlled recreational marketplace. The WSLCB is charged with licensing retail applicants using a priority-based system.

First priority applicants are those who applied for a marijuana retail license prior to July 1, 2014, operated (or were employed by) a collective garden prior to Jan. 1, 2013, have maintained a state and local business license and have a history of paying state taxes and fees.

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By Don Gronning Of The Miner

MEDICAL LAKE – The number of juveniles sent to Martin Hall, the juvenile detention facility in Medical Lake, has been steadily decreasing the last few years, says Cindy Delay, the county’s juvenile probation counselor.

Pend Oreille County pays $113,500 a year for use of Martin Hall, a private, non-profit juvenile detention facility operated by Community Counseling and Correc-

tional Services, Inc., of Butte, Mont. That works out to $155 a day per bed for two beds reserved for Pend Oreille County, according to Delay. The county pays whether the beds are used or not. The price includes transportation to and from Pend Oreille County.

In 2010, the county needed 456 bed days.

That jumped to 877 in 2011. It was 389 in 2012 and 202 in 2013. Delay

didn’t readily have the numbers for 2014, but says they probably follow the trend.

When Martin Hall opened in 1997, it provided a solution to a county problem – where to house juveniles who are arrested. For a time the county used the former Key Tronic building, now the Zodiac plant behind McDonalds.

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yo u r o p i n i o n Gun control laws work

When in dreams “People think dreams aren’t real just because they aren’t made of matter, of particles. Dreams are real. But they are made of viewpoints, of images, of memories and puns and lost hopes.”

-Neil Gaiman Usually, I don’t like to start columns with quotes, because it feels somewhat slothful. On the other hand, why be so arrogant as to think I can say something better than someone who has already said it perfectly and without verbosity?

Dreams are peculiar things, aren’t they? Now, before some of you get the whim-whams thinking I am going to launch into a vaporous, new age philosophic bent, fear not. I don’t have the space in this column or the inclination to torture my editor by making him be the first to read it.

Soph i E’s Really though, the imaginary C HOI C E film reels that unspool in our heads when we sleep at night are Sophia a constant source of marvel and aldous consternation, and the occasional terror. Sometimes they are like movies that you might recommend to a friend if they weren’t so personal: an engaging plot, interesting cast of characters, and amazing production values. Other times it’s like a C-grade compilation of some drunken cinematographer’s late night Absinthe binge.

For myself, recently, it was a combination of both.

A few moments of a meaningful reverie surrounded by clusters of brain purging. But in those ephemeral moments, I got to reconnect with someone I’ve written about before.

In this nighttime vision, I’m sitting in the living room of the house where I grew up, writing on my laptop, alone. My brother and sister-in-law have gone off somewhere, exiting stage left as characters sporadically do in these scenarios. Then I sense it rather than hear it: Who is out there stacking wood at this time of day?

Again, in my slumbering mind the seasons outside aren’t so much proven by sight and temperature as they are by feeling, but isn’t that always the way of dreams? It’s this sentience that tells me it’s not the time of year we usually start collecting firewood; there’s too much youth and promise to the land to even think of winter right now, I do know that. Yet there’s the steady thunking sound of bolts of fir and spruce being tossed by our wood shed.

In that peculiar transition that only comes with moving in the hallucinatory, I suddenly find myself outside, walking up the gradient that runs adjacent to our house. Drawing closer, as if gently pulled on an invisible line, I see someone splitting wood.

It’s him. He’s young again, like when I was a little girl. Mid-thirties, compact in his strength, but fluid in his movements. The world-weariness doesn’t show on his face, which is clear and bright.

“Daddy!”

The word is out of my mouth with the same enthusiasm that gave it voice when I was a child, though I am 31 now. He turns to see me and smiles, his eyes alight, one of my nicknames hailing me in greeting.

“Phia!”

Our arms are around one another and he says something else, but it’s garbled and makes no sense.

It doesn’t matter. For a split second, this world is as real and probable as the one that harbors the bed I sleep on.

Instead of waking up immediately afterward, my psyche shifts into another setting, one that is ultimately forgettable, but takes us away from each other with that same sinuous changeover. It’s only after waking that the recollection of my dream comes back to me, and I go hunting for it through the randomness of my still-rousing mind, seizing on it like finding an arrowhead among pieces of shale.

I hold it to me as the morning pervasively seeps into my bedroom, taking me away, bringing me back.

There is no stronger possessiveness.

To the editor: The latest example of this was the massacre that occurred in San Bernardino, Calif.

Every person who was murdered, every person who was wounded, and every person who emerged from the building with arms raised at police request, was there practicing gun control.

And not one of them shot anybody.

Gun control laws work – especially for those who would murder you.

-Bob Carlsen Diamond Lake

U.S. shouldn’t succumb to hate To the editor, Would we react any differently than the Middle East if on the receiving end of 13 years of continuous military assault? A Taiwanese China Post commentary suggested a “tipping point” during George W. Bush’s unilateral actions, after which U.S. military forays have created

more new terrorists than they’ve eliminated by inevitably empowering terrorist recruitment, particularly when innocent civilians and children are killed.

Recently other countries, notably Canada, Germany and France, have shown increased activity opposing the Islamic state (ISIS), not only in accepting many refugees, but also militarily. Having been in the background of the long-term military action, they may be better received by moderate Arabs and Muslims.

These countries are also at advantage in being much more even-handed toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Our bias favoring Israel has long created anti-US feelings among Arabs and Muslims.

At this stage, US military action should take a low profile compared to our humanitarian activities. For example, long-time US Middle East ambassador Ryan Crocker assures that our “vetting system is strong” and advises ac-

cepting 100,000 Syrians (Wall Street Journal, 11/17/15).

Hopefully, our country will not lose its soul and play into ISIS’s hands by succumbing to hate, fear and impulsive irrational actions.

-Norm Luther Spokane

Wishes peace, happiness, goodwill to all To the editor, This week I can’t think of any social, political or economic subject to address except to wish peace on Earth and goodwill to all. Couldn’t we just stop all the attacking, bombing and shooting for a few days and be thankful for life?

My joy is with the children and the happiness they get from Christmas.

The days are going to get longer and the New Year will bring new opportunities for peace on Earth.

We are all humans worthy of life and happiness.

My heart goes out to all the refugees and the people who are suffering all around the world.

In 2016, my hope is that we find peaceful solutions to conflicts.

It’s time for wars to end and for people to return home and rebuild their communities and lives.

We must stop inflicting harm to ourselves and our environment. We should be good to each other. Our real challenge is to ensure water, clean air, safe food and health for everyone. There is plenty of money to be made doing those things.

Bombs and bullets are not going to provide what we need.

We cannot use fear and hatred as our motivators to our actions. Fear paralyzes us and can cause us to overreact to perceived threats. We can’t be the “home of the brave” if we fear almost everything.

Where is there an end to being afraid? President Roosevelt said that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. It might be time to take those words to heart. May everyone be able to pursue life, liberty and happiness in the coming year.

-Pete Scobby Newport

Hard to predict weather in this year’s El Nino

By Bob Lutz Climatologist

With winter officially upon us, I thought I would pass along an update as to what my wee pea-brain thinks the rest of the winter will bring to us here in the snowbelt regions.

As I had mentioned in my original Winter Outlook issued earlier this year, milder temperatures were almost a given while precipitation

was a huge wildcard going into the upcoming season.

This was due to the Lutz combination of a developing El Nino, (a warming in the central Pacific) and an anomalously large pool of warm water lurking just off-shore from California to the Gulf of Alaska. Never in “recorded” history have

we seen these two phenomenons at the same time.

Historically, 30 percent of El Nino patterns in the Pacific Northwest are wetter than normal and so far, this one has been just that and then some.

In fact, with over five inches of water equivalent measured in just one week (Dec 5 -13) here in Pend Oreille County, I thought I saw a beaver building a dam on our front lawn. It is also very

r e ad e r ’ s p o l l Visit The Miner Online to answer our readers’ poll question through Monday afternoon. Find it on the left-hand side of the page at www.PendOreilleRiverValley.com.

The results will be printed next week on this page. You need not be a subscriber to participate. If you have any ideas for future readers’ poll questions, submit them at minernews@povn.com.

common to see an early dose of winter weather too during El Nino years, and so it should come as no surprise that we will enjoy a white Christmas this year.

This is in sharp contrast to last Christmas when the stinking Grinch robbed us of the white stuff, and for the first time in decades, the snow-belt regions experienced green for Christmas, and no, I’m

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r e ad e r ’ s p o l l r e su lt s Do you think ISIS represents the true religion of Islam?

Yes.

21%

Divisive reproductive rights issues like abortion and contraception continue to be a hot button issue around the nation. According to the New York Times, there have been 288 abortion restrictions that states have enacted since the beginning of 2011. This continued in 2015, as state legislators passed 57 new constraints on a woman’s right to choose.

79%

Do you think women’s reproductive rights are an issue or not?

No, I think the rights of the unborn child trumps everything.

Yes, I don’t think women should have to worry about legislation when it comes to their health.

I don’t think it’s an issue that affects me.

No.

Total Votes: 24

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Healthy Kids Snack Bags program receives $5K donation SANDPOINT – The Sandpoint-based nonprofit organization Food For Our Children recently awarded $5,000 to the Newport Hospital and Health Services Healthy Kids Snack Bag program to assist in providing weekly snack bags to elementary school children in West Bonner County. The snack bags are given to children at Priest River, Priest Lake and Oldtown, as well as elementary schools in Pend Oreille County.

The donation will supply about 833 snack bags this academic year, according

to Jenny Smith, Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation Director.

“The need is real, and it’s here in our area. This generous donation will help to sustain our program, and it’s truly exciting to partner with such great organizations in the fight to end hunger and to improve health in our communities’ children,” Smith said.

Bonner General Health also joined the Food For Our Children cause in Sandpoint and has committed $25,000 to providing snack bags to middle school students in Bonner

County.

Food For Our Children is a nonprofit, public charity chartered to eliminate childhood hunger in Bonner County.

Unfortunately, childhood hunger is on the rise in the county, Smith said. The organization has partnered with the local food banks and school districts and is raising funds to ensure that sufficient and nutritious food is available for local children.

The NHHS Foundation provides 190 weekly snack bags to children from Priest River, Newport,

Cusick, Priest Lake and Oldtown. Children receive three healthy snacks a day for seven days each week.

Each bag contains seven wholegrain snacks, seven sticks of string cheese, seven whole fresh fruits, and seven containers of 100 percent fruit juice.

According to Smith, children are selected for the program by teachers and school counselors for a variety of reasons.

“Our goal is to help our local students succeed by providing healthy snack alternatives. If they are hungry or in poor health,

A family’s Christmas thank you Editor’s Note: One-yearold Wyatt Corning died in an excavator accident Sept. 26, in the Blanchard area.

There are so many things I want and need to say, but it is so hard to sort through all of the emotions to find the words. As all Wyatt of you know Corning our worst fear as parents became our heartbreaking reality just a few months ago. Our precious, beautiful, one of a kind Wyatt, went to rest in his heavenly home. He truly was unique and such a joy to be around. Now here we are, picking up the pieces, trying to sort it all out, learning how to function again, when literally a piece of our hearts has been ripped out. The pain is so real and relentless. So many times I have been in awe that I am still breathing, that my legs still know how to walk, that my body still knows how to go through the motions. Although I was given only 19 months to be his mother, I am blessed beyond words to have been given the opportunity. The lessons of life, love, and God that this precious gift gave to me are ones that I will always embrace.

I will never forget and will hold dear to my heart every life changing memory that we shared.

The challenging pregnancy that had me on bed rest for two months.

The short, but extremely intense and painful labor.

The several challenging months of colicky tears.

Watching Wyatt blossom from a very difficult baby into a fun and spirited toddler. Walking into his bedroom every morning and seeing his bright, cheerful smile. Listening to his unique, sweet voice on the baby monitor as he babbled and told baby tales.

The warmth of snuggles with Wyatt and his favorite blue blankey. His first steps that were encouraged by the song Geronimo.

The way he looked up to Ryder and wanted to do everything his big brother did. The way he would stand at the window with Daddy’s binoculars and yell “DEER!” Watching Wyatt be brave and escort his big brother Ryder when he was too afraid into the scary bathroom and into his dark bedroom. The way Wyatt would run after Daddy and cry if he thought Daddy was leaving without him. The extremely long conversations that we shared while he sat and did his business on the potty.

Going on walks to our cabin and stopping along the way for every stick and rock. Watching Wyatt sit with Daddy on his bagok (dirt bike) and hearing

him cheer Ryder on as he zoomed by. Hearing his first sentence “Daddy hunting elk.” Watching Daddy, Ryder, and Wyatt load up to feed and tend to the most-loved and well-fed deer in the northwest.

Splashing in mud puddles and then going home to peel soggy socks off of little prune-like toes. Going down the slide at the park 15 times in a row and finally having to say, “Okay Wyatt, let’s go do something else!” Watching him through my rear view mirror become a sticky mess while he slurped down his milkshake in his car seat.

Kissing every scraped knee, bumped head, squished finger, and bee sting. Hearing Wyatt yell “Mom!” just to make sure I was always nearby. Every moment of our first and last family vacation to Montana, and feeling like the employees at Quinn’s Hot Springs thought I was delusional, when I told them that my little waddling boy would not pee in the pool, because he was already fully potty trained. How much Wyatt loved to eat. How messy his chubby little cheeks and the rest of his body would get, and the battle to wipe him clean. Being referee to brotherly squabbles. The many times I would be ready to pull my hair out if I had to explain the meaning of taking turns and sharing one more time! I would do anything now just to sit and watch the two fight. I will never forget our nightly routine of having a snack on the couch while watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and the way his plump little thighs and bum would jiggle to the Hot Dog song. I will never forget books before naptime and bedtime.

Feeling Wyatt’s sweet, innocent body against mine as I prayed God’s love and protection over him.

Singing Ba Ba Black Sheep and Jesus Loves Wyatt as we swayed in the dark.

His tiny little lips reaching up to meet mine for our goodnight kiss before I lay him into bed. Hearing the voice of an angel say “I wuv you” before I left his room. Watching Daddy faithfully go into his room every night to make sure he was safe, and cover him up with his blankies. I will never forget the feeling of knowing my boy was safely tucked in, snuggled into his bed, resting peacefully.

Wyatt and this journey so far have also taught me that it is possible to feel pure joy and sorrow at the same time. Though my heart aches in ways that I never knew were possible, I feel joy even stronger than I felt before. Watching Ryder pretend that he is the bravest fireman rescuing people from harm. Sneaking up to his preschool to peek on him playing with his little buddies out on the playground. Seeing his eager little face when I tell him I brought him home a special treat from the store. Scooping him up into my arms to comfort him and dry his tears. How he looks up to Daddy like he is the ultimate superhero.

Holding him close and telling him bedtime stories, then reassuring him a thousand times that there are no monsters, or bears, or lions that will get him.

Even dealing with his daily defiance is a blessing.

I feel joy in watching Alan grow into an even more incredible man than he was before our lives took this unexpected turn. I am thankful for the unconditional love he shows to Ryder and I. The patience and gentleness he shows when interacting with Ryder. And for how much his faith has grown amidst all of this hurt and brokenness. Alan truly is the most

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honest, loving, compassionate man that I know, and I am honored to call him my husband.

I am so joyful and grateful, and love each and every person that has offered their love and support in any way. For every phone call, text message, visit, meal, hug, monetary gift, card, and for every prayer; thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You all have made this horrible, unimaginable tragedy a bit easier to walk through.

Every bit of your support has been, and will continue to be instrumental in our healing journey throughout the rest of our lives.

We want you to know that we love each and every one of you, and do not expect anyone to have any type of magical healing powers. So if and when we cross paths, please don’t be afraid to approach us. Don’t be afraid that you may do or say the wrong thing. We may laugh, we may cry, probably even both, but it is part of our story now.

Wyatt will always be our son, and a huge part of our hearts, and we want him to be a part of yours.

Lastly, Alan and I want you to know that we will never forget Wyatt and his story, and we never want you to either. We are hopeful that we can all learn from this beautiful shortlived life, and that this will inspire our family, friends, and community to all be better versions of what we were before, in honor of our precious, innocent, child that was taken too soon.

We wish you a very Merry and blessed Christmas. Give all of the little ones in your life an extra squeeze!

Signed, Alan, Kelly, Ryder, and our angel in heaven Wyatt and our new addition, Ryder’s new puppy, Marshall

it impairs learning,” she said.

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able cause, Pack became angry Oct. 21 after being accused of taking $190 from a female friend. Pack had been staying with the woman and her husband occasionally, with Pack dividing her time between there and her mother’s place.

The woman said she had told Pack she needed to leave after the money went missing. She said she didn’t care about the money but she wanted Pack to go.

After threatening to slap her, Pack left, according to the statement. She later sent threatening texts to the woman, writing she would trash the place and beat up the woman’s husband in front of her.

The next morning the woman got another text from Pack and when she texted back she was going to get a restraining order, Pack showed up at the residence, banging on her door. The woman said she would call 911 then went into her back bedroom with her young child. Pack punched out a glass window and hit another window with a chair. The woman fled the house when she heard glass breaking. She went to her neighbor, who returned with a gun to find Pack leaving.

Pack was arrested Oct. 22 and held on $10,000 bond. She was to be released after sentencing.

correctionS The wrong photo caption was used for the boys Priest River vs. Selkirk basketball game in last week’s sport’s section. Priest River won the game 4843. Priest River’s Antony Anthony Jeter is pictured shooting. We regret any confusion this caused.

Because of incorrect information supplied to The Miner, the location of the memorial service for Jacklyn M. Hubbard was incorrect in her obituary last week. The service will be held Feb. 20, 2016, at the Pend Oreille Bible Camp in Furport. We regret any confusion this may have caused.

Please put this in your record book.

One of our great County Commissioners and a great friend of life long resident of Pend Oreille County, Pete Aneff was in great need of getting his house ready to come home, after having two heart attacks. So Steve Kiss said he would be right there with his own time and supplies at no cost. We would like to thank him very, very much.

Steve, great job.

Thanks, Jerry and Linda Falwey & Karen Ackerman

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Flu season is here, vaccinations available OLYMPIA – The holidays bring people together to share memories and good times with friends and family. However, that can also mean inadvertently sharing the flu.

Getting a flu shot is the best protection for everyone in the family and is widely available this season, according to the Washington State Department o Health.

“During the holidays, it’s easy to spread germs when you’re in close contact with loved ones. It’s important to get all family members vaccinated against flu, so you can spend more healthy time together,” Washington Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy said. “Flu is a serious illness that is es-

pecially dangerous for older people, pregnant women, young children, and those with certain chronic medical conditions. You can spread the virus to others before you know you’re sick.”

Flu activity typically increases in the winter months when people spend more time indoors around each other. People who haven’t been vaccinated against flu still have time to get the vaccine before the season reaches its peak in Washington. Information on flu activity in Washington can be tracked through Flu News (PDF), which is updated weekly.

Flu vaccine usually takes two weeks to be fully pro-

tective, so it’s important to get vaccinated now.

“We need to protect the most vulnerable people around us,” said Dr. Lofy.

“It takes all of us to prevent the spread of flu.”

Flu can make existing health conditions worse and can lead to hospitalization and death. If an individual is at increased risk for health complications and have flu symptoms, they contact their doctor or clinic right away. Antiviral medications help, but they must be prescribed by a doctor and are most effective when started within 48 hours of the onset of illness.There are many flu vaccine choices, and they

are available in multiple locations, including health care provider offices, pharmacies, and even through some employers. The online “vaccine finder” is a resource for finding vaccine near you, or call the local health department in your area. People can also find a clinic by calling the Family Health Hotline at 1-800-322-2588.

The state health department provides all recommended childhood vaccines, including flu vaccine, at no cost for kids through age 18.

Health care providers may charge for the office visit or include a fee to give the vaccine. The health care provider may waive the

POT: Board began accepting applications Oct. 12 From Page 3a

erated (or were employed by) a collective garden prior to Jan. 1, 2013, have maintained a state and local business license, and have a history of paying state taxes and fees.

Third priority applicants are those who don’t meet the first or second criteria.

Grider of JD’s Collective Garden falls into the third priority.

The WSLCB began accepting license applications on Oct. 12. Thus far, the WSLCB has received 1,194 retail applications.

Of those who have applied, 39 have been determined as priority one and 42 have been determined as priority two. Applicants must still meet all other

WSLCB licensing criteria before being licensed.

The number of retail locations will be determined using a method that distributes the number of locations proportionate to the most populous cities within each county and to accommodate the medical needs of qualifying patients and designated providers. Locations not assigned to a specific city will be at large.

WSLCB will increase the number of available licenses in the 10 counties with the highest medical sales by 100 percent. Exceptions include Yakima and Benton counties, which have bans and moratoria in all major population centers.

The 100 percent increase will transfer to the next

two highest for medical needs, Skagit and Cowlitz counties. Those counties and jurisdictions not in the top 10 for medical sales will receive an increase of the number of licensees by 75 percent.

In addition to new retail licensees, 70 percent of existing retail recreational marijuana stores have received an endorsement on their license to sell medical marijuana.

Pend Oreille County does not have any place for marijuana users to legally buy cannabis – either for medical use or for recreation. The only person licensed by the state for a retail shop in the county, Jacob Sattleen, was denied a conditional use permit by the county

planning commission and can’t open a store until he gets one.

BOTEC Analysis Corporation provided its final report, Estimating the Size of the Medical Cannabis Market in Washington State, on Dec. 15.

In its report, BOTEC provided a range of the value of the overall marijuana market in Washington.

Its best estimate of the overall market value is a median figure at $1.3 billion annually. Its best estimate on the breakdown is: $480 million medical (37 percent of market), $460 million in state-licensed recreational stores (35 percent of market) and $390 million illicit (28 percent of the market).

not talking about the type of green we could spend to buy Christmas presents either.

Now comes the hard part of the forecast, which gives me a brain ache at night - and involves what the actual winter months from January through March will bring. This is the time of the year when we see El Nino events at their strongest.

In fact, this El Nino has actually turned out to be quite powerful, similar to the 1997-98 event in which we still saw about 75 percent of our normal snowfall for the season.

Now, when El Nino is at its strongest, we also typically experience

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county: Nine counties use the facility From Page 3a

The county sent youth to detention centers in Spokane, Yakima and Okanogan counties.

Nine counties use Martin Hall, including Adams, Asotin, Douglas, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens and Whitman.

Spokane County threatened to withdraw its funding a few years ago, making the future of Martin Hall uncertain, but that has since been resolved, Delay says.

Nine Eastern Washington counties formed the Martin Hall Consortium

(MHJFB) in the mid 90s.

The goal was to develop an efficient and cost effective regional detention facility.

CCCS got the contract to operate the facility in 1999.

Delay says in recent years there has been more Pend Oreille County youth housed at Martin Hall for criminal violations. Youth can also be held for running away, truancy or being found to be at risk. Youth held for non-criminal acts can’t be held for more than seven days, Delay said.

Serious offenders are sent to state facilities on the West Side of the state.

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another pattern change in January, with again 30 percent of El Nino years seeing a continuation of above normal precipitation. And with”marginal” freezing temperatures in the lower elevations, yes that does mean you will still be using your snow blower at times. In other El Nino winters, we saw that stubborn “Rex block” high pressure ridge form out in the eastern Pacific. This causes the main storm track to suddenly abandon us, and dips into California as if we had the plague here in the Northwest.

As such, things become unseasonably dry again, and we all know what that could bring for the upcoming summer. To be quite honest, I just don’t see any clear indicators either way

for the rest of the season.

This makes trying to forecast the rest of the winter similar to trying to catch a platypus on a jet ski. One of the main culprits to my indecisiveness (and no, it’s not my mid-life crisis) is the unprecedented sea surface temperature combination in the eastern Pacific this year.

Yes, I know that this isn’t much help for you in trying to plan the rest of your winter, but I call it as I see it. In short, I like to present all the scenarios so that there are no surprises, and with all the abnormalities ongoing in the Pacific waters I think it is prudent to be prepared for just about anything for the rest of the winter.

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La Nina winters (typically very wet and snowy for the Northwest) we saw painfully low snow packs.

It took an El Nino winter (typically warm and dry) to bring the snow back to the Northwest. Go Figure.

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b r i e f ly Newport wrestling loses to Riverside RIVERSIDE – Newport High School wrestling team had a 43-30 loss to Riverside Tuesday, Dec. 15.

“The wrestling is getting better, just little mistakes were made and they are learning from it,” Newport coach Steffen Ellison said.

“As the season progresses we are hoping to come out with a few dual wins, but time will only tell.” Ellison added that with the team’s busy holiday schedule and more mat time, Newport is going to get better and wrestle even harder.

“But not too long we will be looking at districts, as well as regionals and state,” said Ellison. Individual meet results for Newport did not arrive until after deadline. Please see The Newport Miner’s website for that information.

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NEWPORT – The Newport girls basketball team lost by one point to Northeast A League rival Riverside Tuesday, Dec. 15. Riverside came out on top 35-34. The game was tied at 10 the end of the first half, and Newport pulled ahead by five with 13 points in the second, but Riverside overcame the deficit and led by two at the end of the third. A low scoring fourth quarter put Riverside up by one for the win. Hadley Stratton led Newport with 15 points.

Julie Schoener scored six, Faith Rosen scored five and Stephanie Huang added four. Emily Hunt scored two and Jalin Earl and Lynda Walker each added one.

Selkirk wrestling goes to Oroville OROVILLE – Despite several wrestlers bowing out due to illness, the Selkirk Rangers wrestling team made a solid effort at the Oroville High School meet Saturday, Dec. 19.

Coach Keith Saxe said he wasn’t sure what the overall score for the Rangers was, since the team had to leave early because of snowy weather creating hazardous weather conditions.“We had a five hour ride home; it was pretty hard going,” Saxe said. Seven wrestlers from Selkirk competed at the meet, with senior Justin Chantry and sophomore Ryan Issakides taking first place in their matches, followed by senior Meric Merkley taking second, and junior Jared Taft and sophomore Hunter Carman placing fifth. Sophomore Tommy Lininger and Colebe Merkley were both two and out. Selkirk will wrestle at the Banks Lake Brawl at Coulee City Tuesday, Dec. 29.

Cusick’s Cassidy Hansen fights for the ball surrounded by Rangers Tuesday, Dec. 15. Selkirk won the north county battle 37-33.

Rangers beat Cusick with last second shot

CUSICK – Cusick and Selkirk battled it out on the basketball court Tuesday, Dec. 15, with the Lady Rangers coming out on top 37-33.

Selkirk’s Jenna Couch scored 18 points and hit a key 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter just as the shot clock ran out, giving Selkirk the three-point advantage.

Jocelin Nenema led Cusick with nine points and 10 rebounds.

Selkirk led 10-4 at the end of the first quarter, but both teams managed 11

points in the second for a 21-15 Ranger lead at the half.

Cusick’s defense kicked in third quarter allowing just three points for Selkirk, while the Panther offense scored eight.

Couch’s 3-pointer was the difference in a 13-10 fourth quarter, and the Rangers won.

Selkirk also played Inchelium and Republic this week and Cusick played Curlew and Inchelium. See separate stories.

Cusick boys beat Selkirk

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick boys basketball team got a 55-51 win over rival Selkirk in a Northeast 1B North league game at Cusick Tuesday, Dec. 15, but they had to come from behind to do it. “That was a good game,” Cusick coach Rob Seymour said. “It was back and forth the whole way.”

Selkirk coach Kelly Cain said his team made too many turnovers to get a win. “We didn’t take care of the ball,” Cain said. He said Selkirk had 25 turnovers to 12 for Cusick. “That many more possessions makes a huge difference,” he said.

The teams were tied at 11 all at the end of the first quarter. Selkirk pulled ahead in the second quarter and took a four-point lead into the half. Cusick came out in the third quarter and took the lead, outscoring Selkirk 17-11. Still, the game wasn’t over.

“It came down to the last two minutes,” Seymour said. Dylan Hendershott hit

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a pair of key 3-pointers in the closing minutes to get the win. “Dylan had a great game,” Seymour said. “He made 13 of his 15 points in the second half.”

Spirit White also had a good game for the Panthers, with 15 points and a

dozen rebounds.

Colton Hansen, a sophomore, came through with 10 points for Cusick.

On the Selkirk side, Logan Miller and Cole Dawson dominated, with Miller scoring 20 points and Dawson 19.

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COEUR D’ALENE – Priest River Lamanna High School wrestling team had a tough time at the TriState Tournament FridaySaturday, Dec. 18 and 19.

Priest River lost 66-18 with three forfeits in 106, 170 and 182 divisions.

“We got thumped pretty good,” coach Jesse Hellinger said. “We’re a

really young team, and we have to focus on what we do best, which is to press the match and make them (opponents) make mistakes.”Senior Gregory Fitzmorris did not wrestle due to a sore shoulder.

Junior Josh Coombes lost his match when he was pinned, but won two other matches. Hellinger complimented the Sandpoint team on their skill and strength. “This is

the best team they have had in years,” Hellinger said. “They are really tough.”Freshman Arron Reyes lost his match, but presented a good fight, with his opponent only a hairsbreadth away from being pinned, Hellinger added. “It was a spectacular match; everyone was on their feet,” Hellinger said.

Hellinger also commended Brandon Downs, Nathan Nelson, and John

Allen-Noble for their efforts during the tournament, citing Downs return to the tournament the second day and Noble pinning his opponent in the first round.

Nelson also won against his opponent. “We’re a good team, and this was a good experience for us,” Hellinger said. “We’re practicing hard and we’re going to get back in there.”Priest River will wrestle at Freeman after winter break.

he said.

Still the Spartans got off to a good start, Wylie said. The Spartans played Newport once this season, so they knew what to expect, he said.

“We changed our defense strategy and I think that helped, we were in range at halftime,” he said, down 30-21.

But Newport changed their strategy in the third quarter and the Spartans struggled.

After only turning the ball over four times in the first half, Newport’s pressure resulted in 16 second-half turnovers.

That coupled with a tired Priest River team, was the difference.

The week before Priest River was busy, losing to Newport Dec. 7, beating Selkirk Dec. 8, beating Cusick two nights later and losing to Deer Park Dec. 12. Both Newport and Priest River will have some time off before their next games.

Priest River welcomes the break; it will give them time to heal and work on some things.

Newport, on the other hand, wants to keep playing, Pancho said.

“That’s too much time off,” he said. Their next opponent, Freeman, will have played three games over the Christmas break before they play at Newport Jan. 5.

Priest River will next play Jan. 2, at St. Maries.

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Priest River wrestling has rough Tri-State meet

By Sophia Aldous

PRIEST RIVER – The Newport Grizzlies emerged as the winner of the Priest River Christmas Tournament, beating Priest River and Omak along the way.

“Omak was a game where momentum shifted back and forth,” Newport coach Jamie Pancho said. He said Newport played well in the middle of the game after Omak jumped out to a first quarter lead Friday, Dec. 18. Newport was up 51-34 at the end of the third quarter.

Then Omak made a run, outscoring Newport 2512 in the last quarter.

“Omak played well,” Pancho said. “They hit some contested threes at the end of the game.”

Newport held them off to take the 63-59 win.

Pancho said his posts played well. Robbie Owen led all scorers with 20 points. He also got nine rebounds.

Priest River, coming off a week in which they played five games in seven days, struggled.

They lost to Omak 52-48 Saturday, Dec. 19, Spartan coach Kevin Wylie said. Then, a couple hours later they took on Newport, losing 63-35.

“We still have players fighting injuries,” Wylie said, including Mason Clark, who didn’t play much. He said the team was tired. “It showed,”

By Michelle Nedved

Cusick senior Joe Cutshall goes up for a shot against Selkirk’s Cole Dawson (No. 34) and Logan Miller (No. 32) with Jacob Couch (N0. 12) looking on. Cusick got the 55-51 win.

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By Don Gronning

Courtesy photo|Kelly Driver

Newport loses squeaker to Riverside

December 23, 2015 |

IONE – The Selkirk girls basketball team beat Inchelium, but lost to Republic Friday and Saturday, after beating Cusick on Tuesday (see separate story).

Selkirk nearly doubled Inchelium’s score Friday, winning 42-23. The Rangers led from the get-go, leading 10-5 at the end of the first quarter. They added just one to their lead in the second quarter, but scored 24 points in the second half to Inchelium’s 11. This was Selkirk’s fifth straight win, with Hannah Rick scoring 14 and Jenna Couch adding 12. Whitney Dawson scored six,

Hannah Jensen and Gabi Rick each scored three.

Emma Avey and Mackenzie McAnerin each added two. The Rangers’ streak was snapped, however, when they hosted Republic Saturday, Dec. 19, losing 44-30. Selkirk didn’t score at all in the first quarter and trailed 17-12 at the half. Republic dominated the second half too, holding Selkirk to five in the third and 13 in the fourth.

Couch scored 12 for Selkirk. Hannah Rick added seven, Dawson and Gabi Rick each scored four and McAnerin added three.

Selkirk has a lull in game action during winter break, but return to play Saturday, Jan. 2, when they travel to Clark Fork.

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Priest River Wrestling at Freeman Invite: 9 a.m.

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Cusick boys beat Inchelium, fall to Curlew in league games

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers boys basketball team played three times last week, winning two and losing one.

After beating Selkirk Tuesday, (see separate story) the Panthers lost to Curlew 64-61 Friday, Dec. 17 on the road.

“We missed some free throws at the end,” Cusick coach Rob Seymour said.

Spirit White led Cusick scoring with 16 points. He also got six rebounds.

Tyson Shanholtzer scored a dozen and grabbed nine rebounds.

Colton Hansen scored 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds.

“It was a pretty balanced offense,” Seymour said.

Saturday, Dec. 18, Cusick hosted Inchelium, getting a 55-49 win.

“Inchelium showed up

to play,” Seymour said.

They jumped out to a 13-9 first quarter lead before Cusick started a comeback, outscoring Inchelium 20-12 in the second quarter and taking a 29-25 halftime lead.

White was injured and only played sparingly in the game, Seymour said.

“The young guys stepped up,” he said, especially Bryce Nomee, who scored eight points and got 10 rebounds.

Cusick needed Shanholtzer’s scoring in the final period to get the win. He scored 14 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter.

Cusick has a 2-2 Northeast 1B North League record.

They are in fourth place, behind Republic and Selkirk, who are tied for first with 4-1 records and Curlew, with a 3-2 record.

Cusick has a 2-5 overall

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

Courtesy photo|Kelly Driver

Cusick sophomore Colton Hansen drives for a basket Saturday against the Inchelium Hornets. Cusick won 55-49.

record.

Cusick, like most area teams, will get some time off before their next game Jan. 4.

“We’ll have two weeks off to heal up and rest,” Seymour said. The Panthers host Curlew Saturday, Jan. 2.

Panthers beat Curlew, Inchelium

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

CUSICK – Following a loss against Selkirk Tuesday, the Cusick girls basketball team came back to beat Curlew and Inchelium in Northeast 1B North League games this past week.

“The first part of the season is over and we are right in the thick of things,” head coach Gary Reese said. “We have had some injuries and have not been able to put all the horses in the race at one time.

The girls have stepped up and worked hard.

They kind of remind me of the old Rudy quote.

‘In this life, you don’t have to prove nothin’ to nobody but yourself.’”

Cusick travled to Curlew Friday, Dec. 18, and won 55-28. They led 10-1 at the end of the first quarter, and scored 16 in the second for a 26-

11 halftime score.

The Panthers had a big third quarter with 19 points, followed by 10 in the fourth.

Renee Wynne hit three 3-pointers for 17 points total, and Jocelin Nenema hit two 3-pointers and scored 18 points.

Brianna Balcom and Nicole Stensgar each scored five.

Chasity Williams scored three and Taylor Allen, Kaleigh Driver and Gracie Strangeowl each added two.

Cassidy Hansen scored a free throw.

It was a bit closer than Friday’s game but the results were the same when Cusick beat Inchelium Saturday, Dec. 19, at home.

Cusick led 15-9 at the end of the first, and added six to their lead with 10 in the second quarter.

Inchelium rallied in the third for 15 points

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PRIEST RIVER – With only three teams participating, the annual Christmas Tournament held at Priest River this year ended in a threeway tie between the girls teams of Newport, Priest River and Omak.

One team had to play twice in one day, Priest River coach Gary Stewart said, and since Priest River hosted, organizers thought it made sense for that team to be the Spartans.

Omak was the third team to participate, and they beat Newport 46-28 Friday evening.

Omak jumped out to an early 21-7 lead.

Newport closed the gap by four before the half, but Omak continued to dominate in the second half, with Newport scoring just 11 points.

Hadley Stratton scored 18 for Newport, including a three pointer.

Stephanie Huang and Jalin Earl each scored

four. Julie Schoener scored two.

On Saturday, Priest River took on Omak and won by two points, 43-41.

“That was a great game,” Stewart said.

“Omak’s a great team.”

Alyssa Carey scored four 3-pointers, including one at the start of the fourth quarter when Priest River was down by eight. Avery Summers finished off the comeback with a shot with less than 10 seconds left for Priest River to pull ahead. Omak was left with a full-court play to tie, but Melissa Krampert stole the ball and the Spartans walked away with the win.

Summers scored 14 for Priest River. Rachel Akre scored eight, Krampert added five and Catherine Gamma scored two.

Stewart was hesitant to blame his team’s loss to Newport later that day on fatigue, but admitted that might have had something to do with it. Newport won 35-26,

LEWISTON - To get ahead of the early spring arrival of Idaho’s State Bird, the Mountain Bluebird, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering a limited number of bluebird nest boxes for $7. These bird boxes make great Christmas presents for those wildlife lovers on our lists.

Funds collected from the nest box sale are used to enhance the Lewiston Wildlife Habitat Area located near the Fish and Game office in Lewiston. Fish and Game volunteers constructed the cedar nest boxes using donated lumber from Idaho Forest Products in Lewiston.

A limited supply of bird feeders, bat and wood duck boxes are also available. Get yours today.

For more information on wood working for wildlife or volunteering for Fish and Game, contact the Clearwater Region Office, 3316 16th Street, Lewiston, 83501, 799-5010.

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Cusick’s Gracie Strangeowl, No. 30, goes up for the lay-in when the Panthers played Inchelium Saturday. Also pictured is No. 5, Racheal Wynne.

to Cusick’s eight, but couldn’t overcome the Cusick’s first half lead.

Both teams scored 14 in the fourth with Cusick winning 47-42.

Strangeowl hit a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Three-way tie at Christmas tournament

By Michelle Nedved

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers boys basketball team knocked off previously unbeaten Republic 55-51 Saturday, Dec. 19 at Selkirk.

The win moved the Rangers into a tie for first in the Northeast 1B North League with Republic.

“Republic was a big win,” Selkirk coach Kelly Cain said.

The game had huge momentum swings.

Selkirk trailed 12-8 in the first quarter, then got going, outscoring Republic 23-15 in the second quarter.

“We were down 27-20 with about three minutes left in the half,” Cain said.

“Then we went on an 11-point run.”

Jacob Couch hit a big 3-pointer in the run, which was capped by another 3-pointer, this one by Logan Miller, who hit a shot from half court at the buzzer.

“He was two or three steps behind the half court line,” Cain said.

That put Selkirk up 31-27.

Republic trimmed a point off Selkirk’s lead in the third quarter and the teams played evenly in the final period, with Selkirk winning the game.

Cain said the Rangers outrebounded Republic 36-23 but really made a difference on the offensive boards, where they outrebounded Republic 17-8.

Cain said the Rangers had to work for the boards.

“Republic’s not a small team,” he said.

Earlier in the week, the Rangers played Cusick (see separate story) and Inchelium.

Against Inchelium Friday, Dec. 18, the Rangers got off to a good start, with Miller shooting well from the outside.

The Rangers outrebounded Inchelium 59-30.

Dawson got a dozen boards, Couch got 11 rebounds and five assists and Bryce Seaney, a 6 feet 4 inch senior playing in his first varsity game, got eight rebounds and scored 10 points.

The win gives Selkirk a 4-1 league record, tying them with Republic for first place, ahead of Curlew, with a 3-2 record and Cusick, with a 2-2 record.

Selkirk is 7-2 overall.

Selkirk, like most teams, will get the Christmas break off.

They return to play Saturday, Jan. 2, with a game at Clark Fork.

with Stratton leading the Griz with 15 points.

Priest River had a dismal time making shots, missing all seven of their free throws and shooting just 19 percent overall.

Newport led 14-8 at the half, and added six to their lead in the third.

Priest River managed 12 in the fourth on their press.

“We just struggled shooting from the field,” Stewart said.

Summers scored 14 for Priest River. Akre added four and Krampert and Carey each scored three.

Tabitha Wilson scored two.

For Newport, Rosen scored 10, Schoener scored four, Huang added three, Hunt scored two and Earl hit a free throw.

Newport is taking some time off before hitting the court in January, but Priest River goes to the West Valley Tournament Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 28 and 29 to play at 11 a.m. both days.

Nenema scored 13, Rachel Wynne scored 11, and Balcom and Hansen each added four.

Cusick has some time off for winter break, but return to the hardwood Saturday, Jan. 2, hosting Curlew.

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BOWLING Wednesday, Dec. 16 Wednesday Night Loopers Team Win Loss Club Rio 258 138 McCroskey Defense 215.5 183.5 OK Lanes 213 177 Why Try Harder 209 177 Woodwise 204.5 190.5 High Scratch Game: Shelby Thomas 253. High Handicap Game: Cathy Wagner 255. High Scratch Series: Shelby Thomas 633. High Handicap Series: Gordon Batsch 679. High Team Scratch Game: Club Rio 986. High Handicap Game: Club Rio 1,080.

High Team Scratch Series: Club Rio 2,800.

High Handicap Series: Club Rio 3,082.

Converted Splits: Ned Florea 2-4-8-10.

Trepanier 0, Bias 2, Thompson 6, Coppock 2, Redmond 2, Harms 8, Littleplume 0, Cross 14. Newport: McDaniel 11, Pancho 11, Zorica 9, Hastings 2, Owen 21, Smith 2, Bradbury 14, Leslie 0.

Friday, Dec. 18 Newport 63, Omak 59 Omak (0-2, 0-0) 20 8 6 25 -59 Newport (6-2, 2-1) 15 18 18 12 -63 Omak: Truitt 4, Timentwa 14, Hale 10, Peterson 16, B. Abrahamson 8, Campbell 7, K. Abrahamson 0, Utt 0. Newport: McDaniel 2, Pancho 6, Zorica 13, Hastings 5, Owen 20, Smith, 3, Bradbury 14, Leslie 0.

Saturday, Dec. 19 Cusick 55, Inchelium 49 Inchelium (2-5, 1-4) 13 12 15 9 -49 Cusick (2-5, 2-2) 9 20 10 16 -55

Wednesday, Dec. 16 Lucky Ladies My Favorite Things 41 23 Morning Glories 37 27 Country Lane Sparklers 35.5.5 28.5 Country Lane 33 31 Golden Girls 28.5 35.5 Stateline Girls 17 47

Inchelium: Holford 11, Leadercharge 0, Phillips 0, Finley 12, Erickson 11, Meusy 8, Stensgar 0, Lelone 7, Garris 0. Cusick: Hansen 2, Shanholtzer 26, Hendershott 7, Hardy 0, White 4, Cutshall 4, Williams 0, Peone 0, Cotter 4, Nomee 8.

High game scratch: Laura O’Brien 224, High game handicap: Laura O’Brien, High series scratch: Laura O’Brien, High series handicap: Sharon Smith 655, High team game scratch: Country Lane 698, High team game handicap: Country Lane 867, High team series scratch: Country Lane 1,975, High team series handicap: Country Lane 2,482.

Converted splits: Liz Pope 9-10, Marcia York 5-10. 3-10. Pat Shields 4-5. Esther Wilkinson 5-7.

Republic: Campbell 7, Fritts 22, Helms 1, McCarthy 16, McQuay 0, Riggs 2, Summy 2, Wilson 5. Selkirk: Couch 14, Taylor 3, B. Avey 4, Descloux 0, Miller 15, Dawson 20, Krabbenhoft 0, Seamey 2.

BOYS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Dec. 15 Cusick 55, Selkirk 51 Selkirk (5-2, 2-1) 11 16 11 13 -51 Cusick (1-4, 1-1) 11 12 17 15 -55 Selkirk: Robertson 2, Couch 8, Taylor 0, B. Avey 0, Descloux 0, Miller 20, Dawson 19, Kraddenhoft 0, S. Avey 2. Cusick: White 15, Hansen 10, Shanholtzer 5, Hendershot 15, Hardy 6, Cutshall 4, Williams 0, Peone 0, Nomee 0.

Newport 70, Riverside 35 Riverside (0-5, 0-2) 10 10 8 7 -35 Newport (4-1, 2-0) 12 22 16 20 -70 Riverside: Wickham 0, Spencer 1,

Selkirk 58, Republic 55 Republic (8-1, 4-1) 12 15 13 15 -55 Selkirk (7-2, 4-1) 8 23 12 15 -58

Omak 52, Priest River 48 Omak 13 9 12 18 -52 Priest River 12 5 14 17 -48 Priest River: Clark 5, Anselmo 2, Hartwig 12, Haggerty 2, Luckey 2, Simpkins 10, Jeter 10, Huddleston 5.

Omak: Covington 11, Timentwa 10, Hale 1, Peterson 5, Abrahamson 14, Campbell 10.

Newport 63, Priest River 35 Newport (6-2, 2-1) 14 16 21 12 -63 Priest River (3-3, 0-0) 12 9 8 6 -35 Newport: McDaniel 10, Pancho 12, Zorica 12, Hastings 0, Owen 6, Smith 5, T. Smith 0, Ka. Zorica 0, Bradbury 18, Leslie 0, Wylie 0. Priest River: Storro 0, Maltba 0, Clark 9, Anselmo 6, Holman 0, Hartwig 5, Haggerty 2, Luckey 4, Simpkins 5, Huddleston 4.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Dec. 15

Riverside 35, Newport 34 Riverside (3-1, 2-0) 10 8 13 4 Newport (1-4, 1-2) 10 13 6 5

-35 -34

Riverside: Antles 0, Spencer 5, Willis 13, Foley 0, Shenefelt 6, Shannon 5, West 0, Burns 0, Snyder 2, Jackson 4. Newport: Walker 1, Martorell, Vaughn, Hunt 2, Earl 1, Siemsen 0, Stratton 15, Rosen 5, Huang 4, Schoner 6.

Selkirk 37, Cusick 33 Selkirk (4-2, 3-0) 10 11 3 Cusick (1-4, 1-2) 4 11 8

13 -37 10 -33

Selkirk: Couch 18, Rick 7, Jensen 3, Dawson 2, Avey 6, Huttle 0, Rick 1.

Cusick: Ra. Wynne 4, Re. Wynne 4, Driver 2, Balcom 6, Hansen 2, Nenema 9, Strangeowl 6.

Friday, Dec. 18 Cusick 55, Curlew 28 Cusick (3-4, 3-2) 10 16 19 10 -55 Curlew (2-5, 1-4) 1 10 6 11 -28 Statistics: 3-point goals - Wynne 3, Nenema 2. Total fouls - Cusick 14. Curlew 12. Scoring: Cusick - Allen 2, Balcom 5, Driver 2, Hansen 1, Nenema 18, Ra. Wynne 17, Re. Wynne 0, Stensgar 5, Strangeowl 2, Williams 3. Curlew - Ringstad 0, Engen 4, Keenan 4, Beedle 2, Baker 9, McIrvin 2, Fanning 6, Goree 0, D’Lerma 1.

Selkirk 42, Inchelium 23 Selkirk (5-3, 4-1) 10 8 10 14 -42 Inchelium (2-5, 1-4) 5 7 3 8 -23 Scoring: Selkirk - Couch 12, H. Rick 14, Chantry 0, Jensen 3, Dawson 6, Avey 2, Huttle 0, G. Rick 3, McAnerin 2. Inchelium - Lelone 2, McKinney 0, Louie 0, Finley 11, Williams 10, Zacherle 0, Seymour 0, Boyd 0.

Saturday, Dec. 19 Cusick 47, Inchelium 42 Inchelium (2-5, 1-4) 9 4 15 14 -42 Cusick (3-4, 3-2) 15 10 8 14 -47 Scoring: Inchelium - Lelone 3, Louie 6, Finley 10, Williams 7, Zacherle 13, Seymour 3, Boyd 0. Cusick - Allen 0, Balcom 4, Driver 0, Hansen 4, Nenema 13, Ra. Wynne 11 Stensgar 0, Strangeowl 15, Williams 0.

Republic (8-0, 5-0) 13 4 13 14 -44 Selkirk (5-3, 4-1) 0 12 5 13 -30 Scoring: Republic - Rittel 4, Rittel 0, Koepke 8, Vaughn 7, Beckwith 12, Bowe 6, Graham 7, VanSlyke 0. Selkirk - Couch 12, Rick 7, Jensen 0, Dawson 4, Avey 0, Huttle 0, Rick 4, McAnerin 3.

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b r i e f ly Priest River library open Christmas Eve PRIEST RIVER - The Priest River Library will be open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 23, Christmas Eve. The Blanchard Library will be closed Christmas Eve. Both West Bonner County libraries will be open as usual on Saturday, Dec. 26.

Avista donates to West Bonner Food Bank PRIEST RIVER – The West Bonner Food Bank will receive $400 from Avista, part of $40,000 in donations to regional food banks in three states Avista made recently. In all, Avista will donate $500,000 to non-profit organizations in the company’s service territories in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Alaska as part of a seasonal giving campaign.

The total value of Avista’s grants and donations for 2015 is more than $2.7 million from both corporate and foundation sources.

Christmas Bird Count Jan. 3 NEWPORT – The Christmas Bird Count will be held Sunday, Jan. 3. People will meet at Audrey’s Restaurant, west of Newport, just beyond the high school on Highway 2, at 6:30 a.m., and then head out about 7 a.m. They will regroup again at Audrey’s between 4 and 4:30 p.m. to tally up their different lists. They will be carpooling so that novice birders can be paired with experienced birders. “Bring lunch, drink, and dress warmly,” says John Stuart, one of the organizers. He says there is walking involved, so good boots are useful. Stuart says stay at home birders are welcome to participate.

“We would love to have lots of people counting at their feeders,” he says. “And if you are at home and want to just walk around your neighborhood and count birds, that would be most welcome.” There is a local birding e-mail list for those interested in hearing about bird sightings or reporting their own sightings in this area. Call Stuart with any questions or to sign up for the e-mail list at 509-447-2644.

Priest River Ministries, Newport Hospital receive grants SPOKANE — Inland Northwest Community Foundation has awarded $698,000 through the recent Community Strategies Grant Program, including $10,000 to Priest River Ministries, and $10,000 to Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation. In all, 48 agencies received grants ranging between $1,000 and $30,000.

Priest River Ministries will use the money for operating support and the hospital foundation will use of for the healthy kid snack bags. The Community Strategies Grant Program, comprised of 81 funds established by donors, supports programs related to community and economic development, human services, education, arts and culture, and environmental preservation.

The grants will support organizations and programs in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.

Miner photos|Sophia Aldous

Karen Stifel and Kathy Riske go over tags that need to be filled Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Tree of Angels shares a lot for the holidays

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT - The annual Tree of Angels was set up at Mountain West Bank in Newport, where bank employees and community members volunteered their time to fill 145 tags so that local children in need could receive Christmas gifts. Sign ups for the TOA are held at the Department of Social and Health Services in Newport and at Mountain West Bank. Each tag has the age, needs, and wish list of each child (names are kept anonymous). Volunteers filled the tags and the gifts were distributed to families at the bank on Saturday, Dec. 19.

“People were very grateful and appreciative,” said TOA co-organizer Karen Stifel. “We had a lot o people say they wouldn’t have had any Christmas gifts otherwise. We’re thankful for the people who helped us put this together and carry it out.” Stifel also commend-

ed Ponderay Newsprint Co., Truckin’ for Kids, and Seeber’s Pharmacy for their donations to TOA.

Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for locations

Thursday, Dec. 24 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport

Miner photos|Sophia Aldous

Nathan Stifel picks out a toy to help fill a tag for a little boy.

Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Live Music: 6 p.m. - Hospitalty House, Newport Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Cornerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown

Sunday, Dec. 27 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Dec. 28 Hospitality House Potluck: Noon - Hospitality House in Newport Blanchard Grange Potluck: 6:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick

Tuesday, Dec. 29 Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Wednesday, Dec. 30 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park

Celebrate Recovery: 5:30 p.m. - House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown

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

Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Friday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day

Saturday, Dec. 26 Happy Agers Card

Get tickets now for Jan. 9 crab feed NEWPORT – This year’s Soroptimist Crab Feed will be held at the Cork and Barrel Public House on Washington Ave. in downtown Newport, next to City Hall, Saturday, Jan 9, from 4-6 p.m. “We have more room, wine and beer are available for purchase, there is now a family seating area for families with youth under 21 years of age,” said Sandy Loskill. “It’s bigger and better.”

Tickets are available for either the 4 p.m. or the 6 p.m. seating. Tickets can be purchased at Seeber’s Pharmacy, Owens, Mountain West Bank and Cork and Barrel Public House, or by calling 509-671-2552.

The dinner features All You Can Eat Crab, garlic bread, baked potatoes, green beans and coleslaw. The price of each ticket is $25, with $10 tickets for children under 10. “You may have heard that Pacific Crab is in short supply, but we have 450 pounds reserved just for Newport Soroptimists,” Loskill says. Only 175 tickets are available for each seating, so people are advised to buy tickets now. During the dinner Soroptimists will be selling raffle tickets, $1 each or 6 for $5. There is a wide selection of gift baskets available at each seating for dinner guests to win. All of the proceeds of the Crab Feed go to support the many service projects that Soroptimists do each year in the Newport/Priest River area. These projects include providing two scholarships each year for Newport High School seniors, Girl of the Month awards for Newport High School seniors who have done outstanding academic, leadership and community work. An award is given to an outstanding eighth grade graduate, and the Soroptomists support the Priest River Young Woman of the Year award.

Black cats not unlucky

Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport

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December 23, 2015 |

Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 101 S. Scott • Newport Sunday Morning 10 a.m.

(509) 939-0676 CalvaryNewport@aol.com / 97.3 FM “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”

John 6:35

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

Kids at Cusick Elementary met three black kittens this week when Priest River Animal Rescue volunteers visited and shared some ‘myth busting’ about black cats. Black cats are lucky charms in England and many other parts of the world.

Kindergarten and first grade students spent time with the curious (and adoptable) trio of kittens and learned about the rescue mission, feral cats, how to handle kittens, and how black cats, even though perhaps more social than others, are often overlooked for adoption. Joyce Kelly from PRAR says there are currently 13 black cats and kittens at the rescue ready for loving homes. The Rescue finds homes for hundreds of pets every year and is supported entirely by donations. Visit their website at pranimalrescue.org.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Nursery Care Available Rev. Russell Clark 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

(Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Dale Wise - 509-447-3687

www.pocoparishes.org Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m.

Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. - 4:00 p.m.

Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows LeClerc Creek Rd. Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m.

Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH

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DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

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

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

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332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Worship Service 10 a.m.

(509) 447-4338

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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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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“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 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT Human happiness consists only in drawing closer to the Threshold of Almighty God, and in securing the peace and well-being of every individual member, high and low alike, of the human race. ‘Abdu’l Bahá Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES “Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.”

Worship Time: Sunday 10:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 or Toll Free (877) 997-1200

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he Inland Northwest Blood Center (INBC) held its every-other-month blood drive at the Newport United Church of Christ Thursday, Dec. 17. INBC Team Lead Tammy Messina said blood donations are typically down during the holidays.

“Teenagers actually make up a large part of our demographic for donors and when it’s so close to winter break and summer vacation those donations tend to drop off,” Messina said. A pint of blood is one donation, which can save up to three lives, Messina added. The Newport community averages 30 to 45 donations per drive.

According to Messina, 250 units of blood are needed per day to support 50 hospitals in the region, which includes Newport Hospital.

The next INBC Newport blood drive will be Thursday, Feb. 18 at United Church of Christ 430 W. 3rd St, Newport, from noon to 5:30 p.m. Those wanting to donate should bring picture identification and have a good meal before donating blood, said Messina. “Make sure you’re well hydrated and avoid caffeine and alcohol,” she added. Go to http://www.inbcsaves.org for more information.

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Donor Anthony Carlock plays Candy Crush on his cell phone as he waits to give blood.

Phlebotomist Alysha Brunsch shares a laugh with Anthony Carlock while cleaning the inside of his arm with an alcohol swab before beginning the donation.

INBC Phlebotomist Stephanie Kays prepares a donor.

INBC Phlebotomist and Team Lead Tammy Messina prepares Jim Lyon for a blood donation.

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Lawmakers recommend state broadband committee

BY KEVIN RICHERT IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS

BOISE - Earlier this year, the State Depart-

ment of Education helped districts through the Idaho Education Network broadband debacle.

And a committee of legislators would like

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Federal

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

Washington DC 20510 202-224-3441 Website: www.cantwell.senate.gov Local: U.S. Courthouse 920 W. Riverside, Suite 697 Spokane WA 99201 509-353-2507 Sen. Patty Murray (D) 154 Russell Senate Office Bldg.

Washington DC 20510 202-224-2621 Website: www.murray.senate.gov Local: 10 N. Post St. Suite 600 Spokane WA 99201 509-624-9515 Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) Fifth Congressional District 203 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515 202-225-2006 Website: www.mcmorrisrodgers.house.gov Local: 10 N. Post St. Suite 625 Spokane WA 99201 509-353-2374

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Governor Jay Inslee (D) Office of the Governor PO Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 360-902-4111 Relay operators for the deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov Legislative District 7 Sen. Brian Dansel (R) 115B Irv Newhouse Building PO Box 40407 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 360-786-7612 E-mail: Brian.Dansel@leg.wa.gov District Office: 319 W. Hastings Suite B205 Spokane, WA 99218 509-340-9107 Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7988 E-mail: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Home Office: 20 N. Main St. PO Box 1 Omak, WA 98841 509-826-7203 Rep. Shelly Short (R) 427A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7908 E-mail: short.shelly@leg.wa.gov Home office: 147 North Clark Ave. Suite 5 Republic WA 99166 509-775-8047

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to see this working relationship continue.

The lawmakers would like the state to provide counsel and support to school districts as they shop for Internet services.

On Monday, the Legislature’s Broadband Access Study Committee met in Boise to delve into the finer details of the Internet issue.

The key recommendation from the morning’s three-hour discussion: Lawmakers want to see a sevenmember committee work with districts as they shop for highspeed Internet.

The committee would have some specific roles. For example, it could help districts apply for “e-Rate” funding — federally admin-

istered cell phone and landline surcharges that can cover the bulk of a school’s broadband bill.

However, the committee would not provide legal advice to districts.

The eight-member committee would include the state schools superintendent, or a representative; the president of the State Board of Education, or a representative; a superintendent from a large school district; a small district superintendent; a representative of Idaho’s libraries; and three technical experts.

The State Department of Education would have jurisdiction over the committee.

In February, after Ada County District Judge Patrick Owen voided the $60 million Idaho Education Network contract, school districts had only a matter of days to

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have to pass both houses before going to Gov. Butch Otter.

Last month, the committee recommended leaving districts in charge of securing broadband, rejecting the concept of another statewide Internet system in the image of the Idaho Education Network.

For 2015-16, district contracts for high school broadband are expected to come in $5 million below budget — and well below the $7 million budgeted by lawmakers, and well below the Idaho Education Network’s costs.

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secure local broadband contracts. The State Department of Education received praise from lawmakers for helping districts through the sudden transition.

Evidently, that recent history was on lawmakers’ minds Monday, as they voted to put the Education Department in charge of the state’s committee.

The Legislature’s broadband committee has been meeting since July to study school and state broadband needs.

Its role is advisory in nature: Any proposed legislation would still

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Priest River-Blanchard area in the Idaho legislature.

She started off by calling for media to identify themselves. A couple people raised their hands.

“Hold the media accountable,” she said, advising the audience to read the stories about what happens and call out inaccuracies. A wariness of media was a reoccurring theme on the night.

Jason Van Tatenhowe, a heavily tattooed, cowboy hat wearing man who said he was the national media director for the Oath Keepers, spoke on the need for people to beware of how they are portrayed by the media.

Media had incorrectly portrayed Oath Keepers as white supremacists, he said.

“Getting the truth out is important,” he said. “The news is always getting it wrong.”

He advised researching writers to see what they’ve written before agreeing to interviews.

“Ask yourself if they are reporting in a fair way or if they demonize,” he said. He said social media was powerful and people should make use of it. “Facebook is the 500 pound gorilla,” he said. He said people should use pod casts and video to further the cause. He warned though that not everyone who appears wearing an Oath Keepers T-shirt or hat is speaking for the national group. He advised that request for interviews from national media be directed to the national office in Eureka, Mont.

The night’s featured speaker, Oath Keeper founder Stewart Rhodes, opened his talk with a story about ISIS threatening people in Sweden with beheading if they didn’t convert to Islam.

That was an example of the need for people to be able to protect themselves, he said. The army wouldn’t be able to protect them, he said.

“A free people must be their own security,” he said.

Rhodes is no academic lightweight. He graduated from Yale Law School in 2004, where his paper

“Solving the Puzzle of Enemy Combatant Status” won Yale’s Judge William E. Miller Prize for best paper on the Bill of Rights.

Rhodes spoke at length on the need for people to be prepared for the coming economic collapse.

He said people need to be prepared to feed and defend themselves.

“You need to be ready to fight,” Rhodes said.

“You’ve got to learn to fight.”

He said the relative peace experienced in recent times is an anomaly and that people need to be prepared for increasing violence.

He said the people need to be prepared, not just for military invasions but for other catastrophes. He says people need to have some medical training and supplies, establish a radio network of HAM radio operators for communications and be armed.

He advised people to form their own anti terrorist group to help police in the case of a school shooting.

Much of the what the Oath Keepers are about involves protecting people from the federal government.

Rhodes said when the government is confronted by enough people, especially people carrying guns, it backs down, as it did on the Bundy Ranch in Nevada in 2014.

Rhodes was at the Nevada site, where the Bureau of Land Management wanted to seize rancher Cliven Bundy’s cattle for not paying more than $1 million in grazing fees and court ordered fines. Bundy had paid no grazing fees since 1993. The government backed off after people descended on the ranch to support him.

Rhodes said people needed to have supplies and food not only for themselves, but for their neighbors as well.

“Food security is important,” he said. He said forming a militia was important, and it needed to include everyone.

“Unless everyone in the community is in it, it isn’t a real militia,” he said.

Rhodes said that Oath Keepers aren’t going after Muslims as a group. He

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said it was wrong when the U.S. interred Japanese Americans during World War II. “We need to look at individual guilt, not collective guilt,” he said.

He is in favor of monitoring radical Muslim clerics and their mosques, though.

Armed Oath Keepers went to Ferguson, Mo., where Rhodes says they protected shopkeepers from arson.

Prior to Rhodes speaking, Scott spoke on a topic familiar to those who have attended one of her recent town hall meetings: the need for people to become informed about their government and make their wishes known. She said all power comes from God and that the government is the instrument to exercise that power.

“You have the power,” she says. “All power is in the people.”

Scott recounted several ways a single person rallied more to a cause that was successful. Because an individual took an interest, there were no more distracting highway signs along a portion of Highway 2, a sign barring people from bringing guns into the Blanchard Community Center was removed, counties stopped overcharging for concealed weapons permits and Priest River veteran John Arnold got his gun rights back after being initially declared incompetent to handle finances, she said. Scott said a female Newport doctor was involved in Arnold’s case, which made national news after dozens of people rallied last summer to defend him from an anticipated gun confiscation by the Veteran’s Administration. Scott said she called local Oath Keeper groups, among others.

It was important for individuals to make a stand, she said, whether it was against transgender rights to use the bathroom of their choice or forced vaccinations.

“Each battle seems small and they are,” she said, “but we’re going to be taken one battle at a time,” referring to people losing rights to a government increasingly hostile to conservative values.

She said state rulemaking was an important part of government in which people needed to be involved. There are

public comment periods about the various rules, which she said were written in the summer and released monthly.

“This is something you need to know and be involved in,” she said. “You are the people and you run the government.”

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Carter Cook - Priest River Elementary

The Co-Op Country Store

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Joseph Shukle - House of the Lord Christian Academy

Jonathan Barnes - Stratton Elementary

Stephen Shiflett - Idaho Hill Elementary

LaClede Store

Frontier Title & Escrow

Mary’s Feed & Farm

Danielle Campbell - Stratton Elementary

Rowan Florence - Idaho Hill Elementary

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Third Grade Christmas Greeting Cards These one of a kind cards were drawn and submitted by the area third grade classes including: Stratton Elementary, Bess Herian Elementary and Selkirk Elementary in Pend Oreille County and Idaho Hill Elementary, Priest River Elementary and House of the Lord Christian Academy in west Bonner County.

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LeClede, ID • 208-263-3892

Ponderay, ID • 208-263-6820

Ponderay, ID • 208-263-6820

Oldtown, ID • 208-437-2046

Newport, WA • 509-447-4454

Ava Ware - Stratton Elementary

Kale Schwartzenberger - Idaho Hill Elementary

Connie’s Cuts

Millie’s Restaurant & Bar

Newport, WA • 509-671-6179

Create

Rival Roofing

Newport, WA • 509-447-9277

Oldtown/Sandpoint, ID • 208-610-6656

Priest Lake, ID • 208-443-0510

Maxee Black - Priest River Elementary

Sisnce Brown Eagle - Bess Herian Elementary

Tanner Thompson - Priest River Elementary

Evan White - Bess Herian Elementary

East River Plumbing

Usk General Store

Claud Grove Trucking

Coldwell Banker North Country Realty

Priest River, ID • 208-290-0058

Usk, WA • 509-445-1294

Priest River, ID • 208-290-7963

Newport, WA • 509-447-2421

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Hunter Dahlstrom - Idaho Hill Elementary

Dustin Weaver - House of the Lord Christian Academy

Kaydince Wells - Priest River Elementary

Lizzy McCracken - Priest River Elementary

Copper Bay Construction

J & K Concrete, Inc. Oldtown, ID • 208-437-1016

Priest River, ID • 208-448-0400

Aerocet, Inc.

Office Services, Inc.

Gavin Chatfield - Priest River Elementary

Dillon Goodenough - Priest River Elementary

Jaxen Martin - Selkirk Elementary

Ethan McKenna - Priest River Elementary

Panhandle Landscaping

Peak Sand & Gravel

Dawson Construction & Concrete

City of Priest River

Adyson Kreager - House of the Lord Christian Academy

Zane Jeffery - Stratton Elementary

Porter Larson - Selkirk Elementary

Fleur de Lis

Mountain West Bank

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Priest River, ID • 208-448-2941

Nordman, ID • 208-443-2193

Priest River, ID • 208-448-1324

Sandpoint, ID • 208-255-2611

Priest River, ID • 208-448-2123

Ione, WA • 509-442-3702

Aly Bujko - Stratton Elementary

Rep. Shelly Short (R) Addy, WA • shelly.short@leg.wa.gov

Newport, WA • 509-447-4416

Leilani Jungblom - Selkirk Elementary

Breylee Mock - Selkirk Elementary

Eli Scott Wardrop Bess Herian Elementary

Roten’s Custom Tile & Design

Rep. Shelly Short (R)

Rep. Shelly Short (R)

Newport, WA • 509-863-2237

Addy, WA • shelly.short@leg.wa.gov

Newport, WA • 509-447-5641

Addy, WA • shelly.short@leg.wa.gov

Ione, WA • 509-442-3516

Emily Borodina - House of the Lord Christian Academy

Selkirk Ace

Oldtown, ID • 208-437-5669

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Nynaeve McIntosh - Selkirk Elementary

Stevie Inwood - Selkirk Elementary

Angel Hilborn - Bess Herian Elementary

Harley Potthoff - Priest River Elementary

Mountain Chicks

7 Seasons Janitorial

Royal Flush Septic

Storage At Priest Lake

Ione, WA • 509-442-2209

Ione, WA • 509-442-0580

Usk, WA • 509-447-2264

Post Falls, ID • 208-773-3300

Noah Dobson - Bess Herian Elementary

Dakoat Zylstra Bess Herian Elementary

Pend Oreille County Fair Board

Usk Community Club

Novalee Haney - Selkirk Elementary

Sadie Winiger - Stratton Elementary

Athena Welke - Idaho Hill Elementary

Raelynn Roberts - Stratton Elementary

The Cottage

Diane’s Treasures

Boat Launch Restaurant

Usk, WA • 509-445-1433

Jaden Medrano - Stratton Elementary

Sasha Williamson - Priest River Elementary

Mason’s Meats

Valley Vista Care Center

Diamond Lake, WA • 509-447-3788

Cusick, WA • 509-445-1433

Van Dyke Logging Ione, WA • 509-442-3852

Sandpoint, ID • 208-265-4514

Newport, WA • 509-447-0139

Blanchard, ID • 208-304-4347

Diamond Lake, WA • 509-447-2035

Nate Stifel - Priest River Elementary

Sen. Shawn Keough

Sandpoint, ID • skeough@senate.idaho gov

Alexander Todd - Idaho Hill Elemtary

Building Materials

Spokane, Post Falls, Hayden Lake

Torah Horton - Stratton Elementary

Building Materials

Spokane, Post Falls, Hayden Lake

Emily Oven - Stratton Elementary

Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store Colville, WA • 509-684-2319

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Hailey Leseman - Stratton Elementary

Haelee Flinn - Stratton Elementary

Myles Chaney - Stratton Elementary

Arianna Hoover - Stratton Elementary

Weaver’s Garage & Exhaust

Ponderay Newsprint Company

Clark Electric, LLC

Colville, WA • 509-684-6524

Usk, WA • 509-445-1511

Beneficial In-Home Care, Inc

Maeve Turner - Stratton Elementary

Kelcie Dodds - Stratton Elementary

Newport Soroptimists’ Cary’s Auto Body, Inc. Newport, WA • 509-671-2552

Colville, WA • 509-684-2587

Newport, WA • 509-447-2319

Colville, WA • 509-684-5504

Jeremiah Kirkwood - Stratton Elementary

Kayla Fritz - Stratton Elementary

Special Mobility Services

Century 21 Beutler Waterfront

Spokane, WA • 877-264-RIDE (7433)

Dick Bockemuehl - 509-951-4390

Katelynn Campbell - Stratton Elementary

Lucy Bowen - Priest River Elementary

Orion Grimes - Priest River Elementary

Gabrielle Zaragoza - Stratton Elementary

ET’s Thrift & Things

Muzzy Fast Stop

Priest River Animal Rescue

Pooch Parlor Colville

Newport, WA • 509-671-1758

Oldtown, ID • 208-437-5132

Priest River, ID • 208-448-0699

Colville, WA • 509-684-5480

Brock Hastings - Stratton Elementary

Jagger Blaine - Priest River Elementary

Brayden Baugh - Stratton Elementary

Aislin Bogle - Stratton Elementary

Port of Pend Oreille

American Services

Colville Auto Repair, Inc.

Owen Deli & Grocery

Usk, WA • 509-445-1090

Priest River, ID • 208-448-2950

Colville, WA • 509-684-3581

Newport, WA • 509-447-3525

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Jason Stratton - Stratton Elementary

Josie Ferraro - Stratton Elementary

Kellyesse Daniels - Stratton Elementary

Kylee Swoboda - Priest River Elementary

Colville Glass

Loon Lake Marina

C & C Barber Shop

Priest River Mini Storage

Colville, WA • 509-684-6501

Loon Lake, WA • 509-233-2303

Newport, WA • 509-447-3734

Priest River, ID • 208-448-1273

Emily Hoffman - Stratton Elementary

Professional Hearing Healthcare

Brennan Jones - Stratton Elementary

Emma Batie - Stratton Elementary

Gage Rembowski - Priest River Elementary

Copper Bowl

Rural Resources Aging & Disability Resources

Concept Cable TV & Fiber Internet

Colville, WA • 509-684-8035

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Oldtown, ID • 208-437-4544

Addison Barnwell - Stratton Elementary

Charlotte Dean - Stratton Elementary

Kahnor Johnson - Priest River Elementary

Zeriah Fredrick - Stratton Elementary

River City Electrical

Fairwood Retirement Village & Assisted Living

Youth Emergency Services

Farmers Insurance Group - Bruce Hunt

Newport, WA • 509-671-2276

Spokane, WA • 509-467-2365

Lexi Minish - Priest River Elementary

Ben Quintero - Priest River Elementary

Children’s Learning World, LLC

Priest River Motors

Priest River, ID • 208-448-4482

Priest River, ID • 208-448-0500

Newport, WA • 509-447-1125

Newport, WA • 509-447-3428

Aiden Hawk - Stratton Elementary

Gianna Schmidt - Priest River Elementary

Colville Towing

Mike Reynolds Logging

Colville, WA • 509-684-3137

Priest River, ID • 208-448-2548

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Chaelynn Charleston - Priest River Elementary

Terryn Jo Fox - Idaho Hill Elementary

Cabella Radan - Idaho Hill Elementary

Serinity Carson - Priest River Elementary

Gerald’s Garage II

Idaho Granite Works

House of the Lord

McDonald Logging Intermountain Logging Const.

Oldtown, ID • 208-920-3494

Sandpoint, ID • 208-263-1884

Oldtown, ID • 208-437-2032

Priest River, ID • 208-448-1239

Shane Richards - Stratton Elementary

Elizabeth Whitehouse - Stratton Elementary

Colt Baze - Stratton Elementary

Alex Hostutler - Stratton Elementary

H&D Diesel, Inc

James A. Sewell & Associates, LLC

Kardos Plumbing, LLC

Knife River Corporation

Newport, WA • 509-447-4699

Newport, WA • 509-447-3626

Newport, WA • 509-671-7855

Colville, WA • 509-684-6257

Sophia Jensen - Stratton Elementary

Kaiden Shaw - Stratton Elementary

Marcus Barnes - Priest River Elementary

Chase Warren - Stratton Elementary

Lane Mountain Company

P.O. County Fire District #6

Northwest OB-GYN

Valley, WA • 509-937-2221

Newport, WA • 509-447-3756

Oldtown Hardware & Rental Center

Ryan Bell - Priest River Elementary

Alyssa Percival - Selkirk Elementary

Jozee MacArthur - Idaho Hill Elementary

Elizabeth Sigfrinius Stratton Elementary

Northern Lakes Dock & Barge

RTI-POTC Telecom

Ben Franklin

Spokane Rock Products

Oldtown, ID • 208-428-0505

Ione, WA • 509-442-0082

Spokane, WA • 509-455-5050

Oldtown, ID • 208-437-5512

Oldtown, ID • 208-437-4822

Elk, WA • 509-244-5851

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Jackson Ray - Stratton Elementary

Sawyer Staudt - Priest River Elementary

Seeber’s

Community Colleges of Spokane

Newport, WA • 509-447-2484

Newport Center, WA • 509-447-3835

Yerson Solis - Stratton Elementary

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Isabella Guthrie - Stratton Elementary

Newport Hospital

Newport, WA • 509-447-2441

Carson Merritt - Stratton Elementary

Ryleigh Fallis - Idaho Hill Elementary

Landon Kibbie - Idaho Hill Elementary

Autumn Sedgwick - Idaho Hill Elementary

Hanson’s Powerstroke Repair

ABC Heating & Cooling

John L. Scott Real Estate

Riverbank Family Restaurant & Fay’s Lounge

Oldtown, ID • 360-770-1180

Colville, WA • 509-684-2018

Newport, WA • 509-447-3144

Oldtown, ID • 208-437-0892

Jaylia - Stratton Elementary

Landon Melville - Stratton Elementary

Maddy Petrich - Selkirk Elementary

Jedidiah Mashall - Selkirk Elementary

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Newport Vision Source

Peterson Home Center

Deer Park, WA • 509-444-8200

Newport, WA • 509-447-0418

Deer Park, WA • 509-685-9700

Newport, WA • 509-447-2945

Hunter Rose - Idaho Hill Elementary

McKenzie Zaren - Selkirk Elementary

Blanchard Inn Restaurant

Roger’s Body & Frame

Blanchard, ID • 208-437-3137

Newport, WA • 509-447-4225

Walter Burrell - Stratton Elementary

Paityn Yount - Priest River Elementary

J’s Upholstery

Leo’s Compact Excavating

Newport, WA • 509-671-2554

Newport, WA • 509-447-3037

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Cantwell touts government spending bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the Senate voted 65-33 to approve the $1.1 trillion government spending bill, avoiding a government shutdown, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell D-Wash. said the bill wasn’t perfect, but was bipartisan.

“This bill represents the bipartisan action the American people want from their elected officials. While the bill isn’t perfect and there is still work to do on key priorities, we were able to achieve several substantive victories for Washington State from the required labeling of genetically engineered salmon to a permanent extension of state and local sales tax deductions,” Cantwell said in a written statement.

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers RWash. also commented on the spending bill, which passed the House 316-113.

“Under the new leadership of Speaker Ryan, we’ve continued our work to return power to every family, worker, parent, and student with meaningful reforms to education, energy, transportation, and issues of national security – taking the government off autopilot and paving the way for a productive 2016,” McMorris Rodgers said.

“While our work is far from finished, we’ve opened up the process and made great strides in promoting and advancing the American people’s priorities

through their elected representatives.

In 2016, we will continue opening this country to the future and empowering every man, woman, and child to pursue their version of the American dream, regardless of their background or walk of life.”

Provisions Cantwell touted in the spending bill include: State and Local Sales Tax Deduction - The tax extenders package includes Cantwell’s bill to permanently extend the state and local sales tax deduction providing fairness for taxpayers in states that don’t have an income tax. In 2012, some 900,000 Washington state residents took advantage of the state sales tax deduction, reducing their taxable income by $1.9 billion for an average savings of $602.

Funding for Firefighting, Wildland Fire Suppression and Research – The omnibus includes increases in the fire accounts for research, suppression, and treatment of hazardous fuels, such that the Forest Service will now have $1.62 billion for fire suppression – which would have covered this year’s expensive fire season. The omnibus also includes over $600 million of additional money to the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior for firefighting. This is more than a 50 percent increase over what

was in last year’s budget.

Mandatory Frankenfish Labeling - With the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to approve genetically engineered (GE) salmon, the omnibus spending bill includes a Murkowski provision pushed by Cantwell to require the FDA to layout guidelines for the mandatory labeling of GE salmon and prevents interstate commerce for GE salmon prior to the FDA publishing said guidelines. GE salmon grow much faster than wild salmon and their potential biological impacts on wild salmon populations are unknown. Without this provision, the FDA would not require labeling of GE salmon, leaving consumers in the dark about what they are buying.

Low Income Housing Tax Credit Taking aim at growing homelessness in Washington state and across the country, the Improving the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Rate Act will make permanent Cantwell’s plan to fix low-income housing tax credits—a program that issues tax credits to states to help attract private investment in affordable housing projects.

The fix will permanently extend the credit rates to 9 percent of eligible costs on new construction—ending an era where variable rates and lack of funding certainty made financing of affordable housing less predictable.

McMorris Rodgers made written comments on: Forests: “Washington State experienced devastating fires in 2014 and 2015. For 2016, we secured the greatest investment in decades to fight fires and make our forests healthy,” McMorris Rodgers said. “I will continue to push for solutions to help firefighters and preserve healthier forests for generations to come.”

Cures: “Innovation and discovery should be accelerated; treatments should be quickly available; and we should be curing diseases here in the United States,” McMorris Rodgers said. “This agreement bolsters our investment in future cures and prioritizes cancer and Alzheimer’s research.”

Obamacare Regulations: “In their current form, Obamacare’s menu labeling regulations are fundamentally impractical and unnecessarily expensive,” McMorris Rodgers said. “While our bipartisan legislative solution continues to advance through Congress, I am pleased that this unworkable rule will be delayed at least one year.”

Summer Taylor - Priest River Elementary

Come spring, bark beetles may attack trees damaged in November windstorm COEUR D’ALENE – Severe wind storms throughout the region on Nov. 17 did more than cause widespread damage to structures and power lines – they made forested areas more susceptible to infestations of certain bark beetles next spring.

Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) forest health officials say that trees uprooted or broken in the storm can become infested by bark beetles once the weather warms up again,

and explain what they can do now to minimize the chance for infestations. The beetles can build up populations in the damaged logs and then attack and kill neighboring healthy trees. Ponderosa pine and lodgepole pine larger than three inches in diameter can be infested by the pine engraver beetle. Pine engraver beetles that infest wind-thrown trees in April and May will lay eggs that develop into adults and emerge in June of the same

year. Beetles that emerge in June often attack adjacent live trees.

Douglas fir can be infested

by Douglas fir beetle. Beetles infesting damaged Douglas fir in the spring will produce offspring, which could infest live trees in spring of 2017.

Both bark beetle species are highly attracted to the moist tissue under the bark of windthrown trees, broken tops, and logs.

The best option to reduce

beetle infestations is to remove damaged trees. If there are not enough trees to economically salvage, consider safely burning or chipping, or removing branches and cutting green logs into smaller pieces.

Detailed information for forest landowners on how to manage pine engraver and Douglas fir beetle is available on the IDL website under “Hot Topics” at www.idl.idaho.gov/ forestry/forest-health/index. html.

Christmas Greeting Cards

Petticoat Junction

Dawson Strange - Priest River Elementary

Domanick Adkins - Priest River Elementary

Richard Andrews - Priest River Elementary

Mikaylah Bays - Stratton Elementary

E-Z Knit Fabrics

Dr. James Cool, DMD Newport Dental

Miller’s One Stop

Newport, WA • 509-447-3105

Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services

Newport, WA • 509-447-2274

Millisha Hansen - Priest River Elementary

Jazzy Lopez - Idaho Hill Elementary

Halie Jacobson - Priest River Elementary

Dalton B. - Stratton Elementary

R & L Enterprises, Inc

Floors & More, Inc.

Pro Automotive

Wilkey Plastering

Colville, WA • 509-684-2644

Priest River, ID • 208-448-1080

Priest River, ID • 208-448-1914

Priest River, ID • 208-448-0112

Newport, WA • 208-818-3403

Elk, WA • 509-292-2365

Newport, WA • 509-447-0744

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obituari es John “Jack” Wiley Diamond Lake

John “Jack” Wiley, also known as “Pappy” to his grandchildren, born Sept.

1, 1929, in Compton, Wiley Calif., passed away Dec. 21, in Spokane. He was 86.

Jack proudly served in both the United States Army and Navy. He married his wife, Pat, in 1953 and raised five children in Lakewood, Calif., until their move to Newport.

Jack loved his life in Diamond Lake and was active in the Newport community, including membership in the Newport Church of Christ, volunteering at the museum and being with buddies in local car clubs.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Pat, and sons John and Jeff. He is survived by his three daughters, nine grandchildren, two great grandsons and one great granddaughter on the way.

There will be a memorial service Saturday, Dec. 26 at 1 p.m. at Newport United Church of Christ at 430 W, 3rd St. in Newport. An ice cream social at the church will immediately follow.

Lucille Helen Brown Batterson Spokane

“In the early morning cold, she left us peacefully, Dec. 19.”

Batterson

That’s how the family described the passing of Lucille Helen

Brown Batterson. She was 97.

Lucille was born in a log cabin along the north side of the Pend Oreille River Dec. 18, 1918, seven miles north of Newport.

She was the second of 11 children born to Esther and Vincent Brown.

A good student, she taught herself to read before she was old enough to attend school. Often she pronounced words unique to her.

She married Lawrence Batterson in Lewiston at age 19. They had eight children together and at times two from his previous marriage.

Lucille worked for Social Services, Crosswalk, and the Parks Department in Spokane. Lawrence and Lucille bought and sold antiques for several years.

They lived in, bought and sold several houses in Oregon and Washington.

In Illwaco, Wash., they operated a fish house for a couple of years. Lawrence passed in April, 1981.

Lucille then worked a few years as a caretaker for an elderly man. They became close friends until his passing at age 99. She spent her last few years at St. Joseph Care Facility in Spokane.

She was a kind person, a good mother, and a hard worker, as well as a painter of birds and wildlife. Lucille often played the piano, accordion, and violin. You had no doubt what she thought about you or anything.

She spoke her mind and was well respected for it.

Few people touched you or were as interesting as Lucille. We thank God, to have known her is a privilege. All of her children, many grandchildren, and friends knew her to be special. They loved her

m o s t wa n t e d l i st Editor’s Note: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509-447-3151.

This is a regular section of The Miner. All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

Thompson

Troy S. Thompson, 44, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of driving with license suspended 1st and operating vehicle without ignition interlock. He is 6 feet tall and weighs 200 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. His last known address was in the Ione area. Extradition is statewide.

and loved her stories. So much more could be said about Lucille and her life.

God bless you, Mother and friend.

She parted peacefully in her slumber; she left her spirit in the dust where she walked through life.

As she lived, her stroll through the garden is hers. We love and miss her.

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

TRESPASSING: Skookum Meadow Drive, respondent wants subjects officially trespassed from his property.

VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of subject looking in vehicles.

VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., report of vehicle prowl.

Wednesday, Dec. 16 ASSAULT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of red pickup in ditch.

THEFT: W. Spruce St., respondent report items stolen.

BURGLARY: Davis Lake Rd., report of shop broken into overnight and items stolen.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2 report of white pickup speeding and tailgating.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Bayview Rd., report of boat dumped on property

COURT COMMITMENT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Donald Roy Applegate, 47, of Cusick was remanded to jail for failure to comply.

AGENCY ASSIST: Ione area, recovered stolen chainsaw TRANSPORT: LeClerc Rd. N., transporting juvenile to tribal court SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Deer Valley Transfer, report of customer making odd comments to caller.

THEFT: Scotia Rd., report of female moving out of residence and taking respondent’s items.

ARREST: Mercy N. Pagaling, 21, of Newport, was arrested for domestic violence assault on Moonlight Lane.

TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights THEFT: Alaska Lane S., report of firearm stolen years ago THREATENING: W. Pine St., report of male causing disturbance in hospital and threatening staff.

Tuesday, Dec. 15 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES: Hwy. 2, report of suspicious vehicle.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: Spring Valley Rd., report of vehicle stolen from residence DECEASED PERSON: Franco Lane, report of deceased person

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Dalkena St., report of blue Ford SUV two white males going door to door.

Heaton

Binder

Austin P. Binder, 23, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of driving under the influence. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. His last known address was in the Colville area. Extradition is statewide.

Rachelle Chelini, 27, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (87 suspended) 12 months probation and fined $1,000 ($1,000 suspended) for third degree driving with a suspended license; $743 total fees and fine.

Brian Norton, 32, was fined $250 for no valid operators license and $90 for failure to wear a seat belt; $340 total fines.

Matthew Schillinger, 40, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (67 suspended) 12 months probation and fined $1,000 ($1,000 suspended) for third degree driving with a suspended license and fined $550 for no insurance; $843 total fees and fines.

RECOVERED VEHICLE: Spring Valley Rd., report that complainant found his stolen vehicle.

DISORDERLY: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights report of disorderly conduct

Forrest P. Heaton, 46, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear for show cause hearing. He is 6 feet tall and weighs 175 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is statewide.

Oct. 21

three juveniles in it possibly smoking marijuana.

COURT COMMITMENT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Dawn Louise Tonasket, 35, of Spokane was booked and released for third degree theft.

Monday, Dec. 14

WANTED PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

D i st r i c t C o u r t

She was preceded in death by three children, Ronald Brown, LeeRoy Batterson, and Steven Ray Batterson.

Lucille requested no cut flowers.

It is her belief plants should be enjoyed naturally.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 1 p.m. at the Sherman-

Knapp Funeral Home in Newport, with Charles Marshall of Kent, Wash., officiating.

Interment will follow at the Newport Cemetery.

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

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

p o l i c e r e p o rt s

Jacob A. Frueh, 35, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for attempt to elude, driving with license suspended 1st and operating vehicle without ignition interlock. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho.

Frueh

Lucille is survived by her children Keta Brown, Lee Batterson, Herb Batterson, Louise Batterson-Howard, Stanly Batterson, two bonus children, Dick Batterson, and Carmen Johnson and her sister Rowena (Babe) Ebbighausen of Spokane.

She is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

THEFT: Spring Valley Rd., report of medications missing from mailbox.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave., report of male student leaving school.

CHIMNEY FIRE: Diamond View Rd., reported fire in the chimney.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Arthurs Blvd., report of unknown subjects at gravel pit with ATVs. ERRACTIC DRIVING: Hwy. 2, report of white Dodge pickup speeding.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report that truck and trailer dumped boards in the middle of lane.

BOOK AND RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Cassandra Rose Andrews, 24, of Spokane was booked and released for third degree theft.

ASSAULT: S. Newport Ave., Newport, old assault reported.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Melborne Marvin Fisher, 59, of Elk was arrested for driving with a suspended license, driving without a required ignition interlock and on a warrant.

Thursday, Dec. 17 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of red Jeep parked at front door, Idaho plates, driver is slumped over steering wheel and vomiting out window.

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

THREATENING: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of citizens making threats to harm.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, report of suspicious vehicle at the rest area café.

FIRE: N. Warren Ave., possible chimney fire reported.

AGENCY ASSIST: Sullivan Lake Rd., deputy looking for subject and vehicle involved in a hit and run in Spokane yesterday.

ACCIDENT: Anne Way, report of two-vehicle non-injury partially blocking accident.

FRAUD: W. Pine St., report that someone drained resident’s bank account.

DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE: Calispell, deputy out with reportedly suspended driver.

POSSIBLE DUI: LeClerc Rd. N., report of super cab Chevy all over road, had hit fire hydrant then went north.

DISTURBANCE: Hwy. 2, report of subjects arguing.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Phay Rd., report of physical altercation between juveniles.

BURGLARY: Dawson Lane, report of someone in upstairs, no one supposed to be there.

THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of stolen wallet.

FRAUD: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of subject with fake ID.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Pine St., report of white Chevy Blazer with

BOOK AND RELEASE: Ashley Nicole Mesa, 30, of Chattaroy

was booked and released for driving with a suspended license.

Friday, Dec. 18 JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Union Ave., Newport THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of shoplifter in store 10 minutes ago.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Amherst Lane, report of ongoing problem with neighbor not feeding horses.

ing with reporting domestic violence.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. Scott Ave., report of older blue Chevy pickup at neighbor’s house unloading things from garage, at least two males and one female that don’t reside there.

TRESPASSING: Dennis Rd., report of subjects in complainant’s field, no vehicle.

PROSTITUTION: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of prostitution.

TRESPASSING: Makai Lane, report of ongoing problem with neighbor using easement road currently in lawsuit involving easement.

DISTURBANCE: 5th Ave., Newport, report of complainant yelling and cussing at vehicle that he supposes tried to hit him.

FIRE: W. 1st St., report of fire upstairs in house from a space heater, fire out now request check.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of slide off, small Nissan truck, non-injury

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, female in lobby stated 30 to 40 people were threatening her.

Saturday, Dec. 19 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Warren Ave., Newport, report of 10 to 12 gunshots heard in the area.

AGENCY ASSIST: W. Pine St., requesting deputy assistance in removing a male subject that has been sleeping in the waiting room.

ARREST: Leah N. Brown, 40, of Cusick, arrested on local misdemeanor warrant.

VIOLATION OF ORDER: LeClerc Road N., report of male juvenile violating court order.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, report of semi-truck partially blocking northbound lane.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle in ditch non-injury, no further information.

ACCIDENT: Bead Lake Drive, report of vehicle rollover, noninjury vehicle on side in ditch.

ARREST: Edward A. Shaffer, 28, of Newport, arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Warren Ave., report of two explosions heard then two male teens running out of alleyway.

ERRATIC DRIVER: S. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of two vehicles driving recklessly.

CHIMNEY FIRE: W. 3rd St., Newport, report of chimney fire, stove closed and damper turned all the way down, sparks coming out of top.

West Bonner County

Monday, Dec. 14 DRIVING WITHOUT PRIVILEGES: Clagstone Rd., Spirit Lake, a Bonners Ferry man was cited and released for driving without privileges.

RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River

Tuesday, Dec. 15 DRIVING WITHOUT PRIVILEGES: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, a Cusick man was cited and released for driving without privileges.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Harriet St., Priest River ACCIDENT: Dickensheet Rd., Coolin, report of a non-injury accident.

ARREST: Cavanaugh Bay Rd., Coolin, Adam Goodoien, 46, of Priest Lake, was arrested on two Bonner County warrants.

Wednesday, Dec. 16 ARREST: Diamond Heights Rd., Oldtown, Patrick L Downs, 20, of Oldtown was arrested for domestic battery.

Thursday, Dec. 17 RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE: Kalispell Bay Rd., Priest Lake

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle slide off north bound and another stopped partially blocking roadway.

RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report that truck slid off road.

ACCIDENT: Blanchard Cutoff, Blanchard

DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED: Walnut St., Newport, cited and released.

BATTERY: Old Stage Rd., Priest River

ACCIDENT: Green Rd., report of vehicle in ditch.

THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, reported theft of cell phone.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of female making comments regarding her boyfriend stealing a van.

ALCOHOL OFFENSE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of minor in possession of alcohol.

Sunday, Dec. 20 ACCIDENT: Deer Valley Rd., report of one vehicle slide off ARREST: Phillip R. Bell, 34, of Longview, was arrested on local warrant.

ARREST: Beverly J. Harris, 80, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence and interfer-

Friday, Dec. 18

Saturday, Dec. 19 DOMESTIC DISPUTE: W. Lakeshore Rd., Priest Lake, report of a possible family offense.

ACCIDENT SLIDE-OFF: Elder Rd., Priest River, report of accident slide-off.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake, report of single vehicle traffic accident.

ARREST: Jennifer Lee Alexander, 68, of Oldtown was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol during a traffic stop on Hoo Doo Road.

Sunday, Dec. 20 TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Hwy. 2, Priest River, report of traffic violation AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, Priest River, request for an agency assist.

pu blic m e eti ngs Wednesday, Dec. 23

Highway 20, Ione

Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

Newport Planning Commission: 5 p.m. - Newport City Hall

Monday, Dec. 28 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 Board: 10 a.m.

- Fire Station 23, 390442

Tuesday, Dec. 29 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m.

- Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse

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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 1-800-927-9275. (31tf)

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2015379 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROAD NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given that the Pend Oreille Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in their Meeting Room, 625 W. 4th, Newport, at 1:30 pm, December 29th, 2015 on the matter of a road name change regarding the naming of a new road, Rocker Box Ln. If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, contact the Clerk of the Board at 509-447-4119, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Published in The Newport Miner on December 9 and 23, 2015. (45, 47) ___________________________ 2015380 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION PERMIT NO.: ST0501294 APPLICANT: Sacheen Lake Water & Sewer District (Sacheen Lake) 8272 Fertile Valley Road Newport, WA 99156 FACILITY: Sacheen Lake Water & Sewer District 457 Rocky Gorge Road Newport, WA 99156 Sacheen Lake has applied for a State Waste Discharge Permit (SWDP) in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 173216 Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Ecology accepted the application as complete on November 16, 2015.

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Continued from 10B ity that discharges wastewater via land treatment which is designed for an average monthly flow of 0.06 million gallons per day. The wastewater, following treatment, must meet the requirements of the Washington State Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations for a permit to be issued.

The Department of Ecology is proposing to issue the permit and is hereby issuing public notice of its intent. Interested persons are invited to submit their name, address, and comments regarding this permit to: Permit Coordinator Water Quality Program Department of Ecology Eastern Regional Office 4601 N. Monroe Street Spokane, WA 99205 E-mail comments should be sent to Megan Rounds at mrou461@ ecy.wa.gov.

All respondents to this notice will receive a copy of the draft permit and fact sheet before the final permit is issued.

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Published in The Newport Miner on December 16 and 23, 2015. (46-2) __________________________ 2015381 PUBLIC NOTICE Pend Oreille County Offices will be closed in observance of the following 2016 holidays: New Year’s Day January 1, 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 18 President’s Day February 15 Memorial Day May 30 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day September 5 Veterans’ Day November 11 Thanksgiving November 24 and 25 Christmas Day December 25 (Closed on December 26) The Commissioners’ regularlyscheduled meeting will be Tuesday when their office is closed on Monday.

Rhonda Cary, Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner on December 16 & 23, 2015. (46-2) ____________________________

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proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/ TRM.aspx.

DATED this 3rd day of December, 2015, by TAMMIE A. OWNBEY, Pend Oreille County Clerk.

2015375 PUBLIC NOTICE S uperior C ourt of Washington C ounty of P end O reille Case No.: 15-7-00059-9 NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (Termination) In re the Welfare of : DALLAS AUSTIN D.O.B. 03/09/2014 Minor Child.

TO: Anyone claiming a paternal interest, A Petition to Terminate Parental Rights was filed on October 29, 2015 (Date); A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: January 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Pend Oreille County Superior Court, 229 S. Garden Ave., 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 509/447-6220. To view information about your rights in this

Published in The Newport Miner on December 16, 23 and 30, 2015.

(46-3) ___________________________ 2015283 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA - 1 5 - 6 7 4 2 8 1 - S W A P N N o . : 443330520042 Title Order No.: 150156593-WA-MSO Deed of Trust Grantor(s): THOMAS J SAWYER, JANET M SAWYER Deed of Trust Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2008 0299739 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 1/22/2016 , at 10:00 AM at the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W 4th Street, Newport, WA sell at public auction to the highest and best bidContinued on 12B

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BOISE – The Idaho Department of Finance released its annual list of top investor threats and urged investors to use caution when approached with unsolicited investments, especially those involving promissory notes, oil and gas deals and real estate investment opportunities, including non-traded real estate investment trusts.

“Education, information and a healthy dose of skepticism are

an investor’s best defense against investment fraud,” said Gavin Gee, Director of the Department of Finance.

The top threats to investors were determined by surveying members of the North American Securities Administrators Association, of which the Department of Finance is a member, to identify the five most problematic products, practices or schemes.

The following were cited most

Continued from 11B der, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: LOTS 6 AND 7 IN BLOCK 8 OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO CUSICK, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON More commonly known as: 103 & 105 3RD AVE, CUSICK, WA 99119 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/10/2008, recorded 11/21/2008, under 2008 0299739 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington , from THOMAS J SAWYER, AND JANET M SAWYER, HUSBAND AND WIFE , as Grantor(s), to LANDSAFE TITLE OF WASHINGTON , as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB , as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. . II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the follo wing amounts which are now in arrears: $53,724.33 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $134,573.03 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 11/1/2012 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute.

V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 1/22/2016 . The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 1/11/2016 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 1/11/2016 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

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

The sale may be terminated any time after the 1/11/2016 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of De-

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• Promissory Notes: In an environment of low interest rates, the

fault was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME THOMAS J SAWYER, AND JANET M SAWYER, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 103 & 105 3RD AVE, CUSICK, WA 99119 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 7/23/2015 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property.

IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130.

Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants.

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

See below for safe sources of help.

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

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been

promise of high-interest-bearing promissory notes may be tempting to investors, especially if the notes offer generous yields and are touted as “safe.” Promissory notes generally are used by companies to raise capital. Legitimate promissory notes are marketed almost exclusively to sophisticated or corporate investors with the resources to thoroughly research the companies issuing the notes and to determine whether the is-

discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBTAND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 9/17/2015 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Lauren Esquivel, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 6457711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA - 1 5 - 6 7 4 2 8 1 - S W I D S P u b #0091821 12/23/2015 1/13/2016 Published in The Newport Miner on December 23, 2015 and January 13, 2016. (47, 50) ___________________________

2015382 PUBLIC NOTICE BUDGET HEARING Pend Oreille County Cemetery District 1 will hold a public hearing at the regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, January 13 at 8:15 a.m. for the review and approval of the proposed budget for 2016. The meeting will be held at 104 West Circle Drive, Newport, Washington in the Emergency Management Conference room.

Published in The Newport Miner on December 23 and 30, 2015. (47-2) ___________________________ 2015389 PUBLIC NOTICE WAC 197-11-970 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Description of proposal: Water System Plan Update. This is a nonproject proposal.

Proponent: City of Newport Location of Proposal: City of Newport Lead Agency: City of Newport The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2) (c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.

This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Please submit comments by January 06, 2016.

Responsible Official: Mr. Ray King Position/title: City Administrator Address: 200 S Washington Ave, Newport, WA 99156 Phone: (509) 447-5611 Date: 12/15/15 Signature: Ray King Published in The Newport Miner on December 23 and 30, 2015. (47-2) ___________________________ 2015392 PUBLIC NOTICE Superior Court of Washington County of Pend Oreille Case No.: 15-7-00033-5 NOTICE AND SUMMONS

BY PUBLICATION (Dependency) In re the Dependency of : KENZIE SAVAGE-LUMPKIN D.O.B. 03/30/2014

suers have the capacity to pay the promised interest and principal.

Most promissory notes available to retail investors must be registered as securities with the SEC and the states in which they are sold.

Average investors should be cautious about offers of promissory notes with a duration of nine months or less, which in some circumstances do not require registration at the federal level.

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TO Anyone Claiming a Paternal Interest A Dependency Petition was filed on May 13, 2015; a Default hearing will be held on this matter on: January 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Pend Oreille County Superior Court, 229 S. Garden Ave., Newport WA 99156.

YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5).

THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at 509/447-6216. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg. wa.gov/DPY.aspx.

DATED this 17th day of December,

by TAMMIE A. OWNBEY, Pend Oreille County Clerk.

Published in The Newport Miner on December 23, 30, and January 7, 2015. (47-3) ___________________________ 2015393 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Application Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on December 18th, 2015, receive a complete application from Susan Swanbeck requesting a variance from the Pend Oreille County Vacation Rental Regulations (Chapter XX.70), to construct a on premise sign advertising the Ruby Creek Lodge Bed & Breakfast. The Pend Oreille County Vacation Rental Regulations restrict on premise signs to one sign no larger than 16” x 32”. LOCATION: 400051 HWY 20 CUSICK, WA, 99119. PARCEL #433511039001; Within Sec. 11, TWN. 35, R43E, WM. Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Community Development Director.

Written comments from the public may be submitted to the County no later than 4:30 PM January 7th, 2016.

Dated: December 18, 2015 Published in The Newport Miner on December 23, 2015. (47) ___________________________ 2015394 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO.1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY SULLIVAN POWERHOUSE AND ASSOCIATED LAND A public hearing will be held at 11:30 a.m., January 5, 2016, so that the Board of Commissioners may consider public comments related to the sale of the previously declared surplus property by Resolution No. 1356 dated April 30, 2013: Sullivan Powerhouse and Associated Land The hearing will be held in the District’s Newport Conference Room, 130 N. Washington, Newport, Washington.

The public is invited to attend and be heard.

Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in the Newport Miner December 23 and 30, 2015. (47-2) ___________________________