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County put on probation

BY CANEEL JOHNSON OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Washington State Department of Transportation has put Pend Oreille County on probation for discrepancies in documentation for the federally funded Sullivan Lake Bridge project.

“Most of the time we are an advocate and instructing agency,” said Keith Martin the DOT director of local programs. “Sometimes we are a regulatory agency.”

On Aug. 28, the DOT performed a routine Project Management Review of the Sullivan Lake Bridge project. The project consisted of building a bridge, retaining walls, and 300 feet of road. Construction started in April and the road was opened in July. The project cost about $1,050,000. There are a few punch list details that will be finished in the spring, said Craig Jackson the public works SEE PEND OREILLE, 2A

City concerned over $11,000 county bill

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“If people knew how much I get out of this, how good it makes me feel, they might say, ‘You selfish son-of-a-gun,’” Tommy Petrie jokes. Petrie plays guitar and sings at Family Foods to raise money for Youth Emergency Services of Pend Oreille County.

Singing for someone else: Raising money for homeless teens

BY CANEEL JOHNSON OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The city of Newport is concerned about an $11,000 bill for repainting crosswalks, centerlines and the addition of stop bars.

According to Craig Jackson, the new county public works director, there was a verbal request from the former city administrator Ray King for the addition of 17 new crosswalks and 52 new stop bars in various areas around town in addition to the regular repainting of lines. Jackson discussed the bill with Paul Hillestad, the county striper.

The bill is normally about $4,000, which is why Mayor Shirley Sands and administrator Russ Pelleberg brought it to the attention of commissioner Mike Manus, who then brought it to Jackson.

After consulting with Hillestad and checking the work in the field, Jackson determined that the work was in fact SEE NEWPORT, 2A

January

Services (YES) of Pend Oreille County was able to find host homes for each child. Since then, he sings and plays his guitar at Family Foods in Oldtown around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays to raise money for the nonprofit organization.

“I am so fortunate and blessed, so I thought, ‘What can I do?’” Petrie,

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ODTOWN – Several years ago Newport resident Tommy Petrie read an article in The Miner Newspapers about a group of homeless kids living under the grandstands at the Newport Rodeo arena.

He was deeply moved by how Youth Emergency

46, says. “I can play guitar and I can sing. I’m sure not going to win any awards for it, but I thought I could put it to a good use.”

On Friday, Dec. 21, and Monday, Dec. 24, Petrie, a Wildlife and Habitat Specialist at the Pend Oreille Public Utilities District (PUD), sat next to the deli at Family Foods with a thick book

of sheet music and his guitar case, playing and singing for several hours. Some customers gave him curious glances, others passed by in a hurry, and occasionally, some would drop some money in the case after reading the fundraising signs taped to Petrie’s music stand.

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A Look Back: 2018

Newport’s new police chief, Mark Duxbury, was out on a call when a writer stopped by for an interview in January.

“He might be awhile,” the office staff said at city hall. As a one-man police department, Duxbury, 51, was likely to be plenty busy for the next few months.

Duxbury was Newport’s latest hire. He was part of the city’s process of standing up a new police department after

Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim substantially increased the amount he would charge the city for law enforcement services. The city and county couldn’t come to an agreement on the new charge, which was about double the previous charge.

Attorney Norm Semanko told a public meeting of The Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter (CANSS) about a meeting he had with Pend Oreille County officials and

outlined strategy for opposing a proposed silicon smelter. He spoke at the Hospitality House Tuesday, Jan. 9.

The HiTest Sands company has proposed building a $325 million silicon smelter about a mile south of Newport, just off Highway 41 and the Idaho border.

With some redesign and change in scope, the Long Term Care Facility planned by Pend Oreille Hospital District No. 1 went back out to bid,

and this time came back as expected.

The district’s commissioners approved a bid of $8.27 million to Kilgore Construction of Spokane at their board meeting Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017.

“We clearly made our bid,” district CEO Tom Wilbur told the board while explaining the process district staff went through to get the bid where it needed to be. The project, which will be built north of River Mountain Village in the empty lot on the corner

of Spokane and First streets in Newport, will replace Newport Long Term Care, an aged facility where residents all share rooms and use restrooms with curtain access to the hallway.

February The Pend Oreille Public Utility District commissioners signed off on a settlement that would bring to an end a legal battle that had gone on since SEE 2018, 2A

B R I E F LY Newport blood drive this Thursday at UCC NEWPORT – Vitalant, along with Newport Community Blood Drive Volunteers led by Marty Roginson, will be coordinating a blood drive at the United Church of Christ located at 430 West Third. The blood drive is Thursday, Dec. 27, 12:30 – 4 p.m. To transform lives through blood donation and to maintain a safe community blood supply.

Vitalant is the sole blood provider to more than 35 hospitals across the Inland Northwest and needs at least 200 donors each day to meet the needs of those

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A single donation can transform the lives of up to three people. For more information, call Rob Balison, Territory Manager, 509-828-3577.

Free child development checkups Jan. 11 PRIEST RIVER – Child development checkups are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 11, at Priest River Elementary from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Screenings are free and open to children ages birth through 5-years-old. Vision, speech, language, hearing, speech, gross and fine mo-

tor skills, readiness and other development skills are evaluated. To schedule an appointment, call 208-4481181 and ask for Heather Winter at extension 3134.

Priest River Elementary is located at 231 Harriet Street.

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FROM PAGE 1A

January 2016.

“It’s a great win-win for the District and Ponderay Newsprint,” PUD chairman Dan Peterson said.

At the heart of the disagreement was whether projected power use schedules indicated that PNC was going out of business in 2016.

PUD officials claimed the projected use was so low that it appeared PNC was closing. The PUD unilaterally declared PNC to be in breach of contract. PNC sued, claiming that it wasn’t in breach and that the contracts were valid.

PUD countersued, claiming that PNC breached the contract and failed to immediately pay more than $200 million in liquidated damages.

Apparently Mother Nature didn’t want Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties’ residents to get too comfortable with the idea that spring was on its way, after unleashing a deluge of snow Friday night and throughout Saturday, Feb. 17.

According to the National Weather Service of Spokane it snowed approximately six to eight inches in the Pend Oreille River Valley area Saturday, with wind gusts of five to 10 miles per hour.

March Safety was a big concern at the Newport School Board meeting on Monday, March 5.

In light of recent school shootings across the nation, including Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida and last year’s shooting at Freeman High School, the district was looking at ways to tighten security.

Alan Bell, a Newport resident who has a 12-year-old daughter at Sadie Halstead Middle School, addressed the board during the public comment period of the meeting, saying he would like the school district to either share the metal detector with the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, or buy metal detectors. He said he would make a financial donation so the district can install metal detectors at all three school sites.

Monday morning, March 5, Kalispel Tribe wildlife biologist Bart

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About 100 protestors from Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties marched to oppose the proposed HiTest silicon smelter Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. The procession walked up Union Street and down Washington Street, stopping outside of the PUD building.

Citizens Against Newport Silicon Smelter (CANSS) organized the march. The year of 2018 has been contentious in many ways, including the issue of the proposed silicon smelter.

George decided to check a spot for cougar tracks.

George is a houndsman, as well as a biologist. The Kalispel Tribe was helping the state with a predator prey tracking project and George has helped the state catch and collar about nine or 10 cougars this winter.

“I was heading toward Chewelah when I decided to check a spot,” he says. He saw cougar tracks crossing the road, so he got out to inspect. He found a huge paw print alongside the road. After checking around to see if there were tracks of the animal leaving the area, George made some calls and quickly assembled a team to chase the cougar.

“We ended up putting six hounds on it,” George says, including four of his dogs. “They caught it in about 10-15 minutes.”

It was a large, occasionally confused, and curious crowd that attended the March 20 Pend Oreille County Planning Commission meeting at Cusick Community Center. The all-volunteer commission, which hadn’t met since December 2017, was scheduled to vote on changes to the county’s development regulations, specifically the conditional use permit (CUP) process. There were concerns from audience members about how that could affect the permitting process of the proposed HiTest Smelter that is planned to be built in Newport.

April

The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce was moving full steam ahead after being on the brink of disbanding the previous year. There was a new board in place, a group dedicated to serving the business community of Newport, Oldtown, Usk, Cusick and Diamond Lake, and helping out with those community events we’ve all grown to love.

“We’re just trying to get back out there,” said chamber president Nicole Cardin of Newport Alarm. “We’re just doing our very best.”

Crafting a legislative fix to the Supreme Court’s Hirst decision was the most important thing accomplished during the short 60day legislative session, Rep. Joel Kretz, RWauconda, said when he and 7th District legislators Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy, and Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, R-Republic, stopped

by The Miner office in April.

“That was the biggest impact to rural Washington,” Kretz said.

“That was our number one focus.” The legislature had been trying to find an answer for the Supreme Court’s Hirst decision, which required counties to make an independent decision about legal water availability if a well was going to be the main water source for a new residence.

Prior to that, counties had relied on the state Department of Ecology to make the decision on water availability.

PETRIE: Playing more than 7 years FROM PAGE 1A

This marks the third Christmas holiday Petrie has sang to bring awareness to the issue of homeless teenagers and young adults in the Pend Oreille River Valley. YES assists clientele from Pend Oreille County and some from West Bonner County too.

“The first time Tommy came in and told us what he wanted to do, I thought it couldn’t hurt and that it was nice of him, but honestly I didn’t expect anything big from it,” admits Martina Coordes, Executive Director of YES. “That was in 2016. Then afterwards, he came back in with $514, and he’s done it for Thanksgiving and Christmas ever since. It’s really cool, because he decided to do this on his own. He loves to give back.”

In 2017, Petrie raised $294 for YES during Thanksgiving and $820 during Christmas for a total of $1,115.

A case of carpal tunnel in his left wrist kept Petrie from playing during the 2018 Thanksgiving holiday, but after surgery at Newport Hospital Dec.

12, he was back at Family Foods in time for Christmas.

“I was bummed that I couldn’t play around Thanksgivings, but I’m grateful to be back,” he says.

Petrie learned how to play guitar over seven years ago when he was at bronc riding clinic in Oklahoma and got into an accident riding a bucking bull. He broke a kneecap, his sternum, and several ribs and was laid up on bed rest. He had owned a guitar for a while, but to pass the time while recuperating, he began to learn to play it in earnest.

“For years in church I was afraid to sing because of what I sounded like,” says Petrie, who attends Priest River Community Church and House of The Lord. “We all have that voice of fear inside of us that tells you, ‘You’re not good enough.’ This (singing for YES) has made me step outside of my comfort zone, because once you do that, you realize that the voice is wrong and you’re actually having fun.”

For more information about YES, go to www.yesteensupport.com.

If Ecology didn’t disapprove, counties could issue building permits.

Several long-time Pend SEE 2018, 9A

PEND OREILLE: Many missing documents FROM PAGE 1A

director for the county.

PMRs are usually done every year unless the agency hasn’t done many federally funded projects.

Then they are done every three years.

“It had been three years since a PMR was done for Pend Oreille County,” Martin said.

Preliminary reports found many discrepancies and missing documentation, but after review by Jackson many of the issues were cleared up.

“A lot of the things that they said were not documented we just in a different file,” Jackson said.

“There are just a few things that the county has agreed were not in compliance.”

The county and the DOT agree that are only a few areas were not documented. Seven out of eight change orders were not documented. Many times a change order can change the cost of the job.

“A change order can be any change made to the project from the specific process for the job, to a change in materials, or a change in hours or cost,” Martin said.

In addition to the change orders, the missing documentation according to Martin is a missing pay order. Jackson listed a request to sublet and a contractor adoption of traffic control plan as well.

Pend Oreille County is a Certification Acceptance agency, which means they have policies and protocols in place to handle federal funds without oversight.

If a PMR finds a CA agency not in compliance they can lose their CA status. That is not the case for Pend Oreille County. Due to the fact that the county resolved most of the discrepancies and took into consideration the change in staff, Sam Castro was the public works director at the time and the new public works director, Craig Jackson, that started in October, the county will only be put on probation.

The will keep their CA status.

“This should not be viewed as a penalty,” Martin said. “This is just additional assistance to make sure that the county stays in compliance with the rules on the next project.

Everyone was happy with the way the project turned out. There just needs to be better documentation, Martin said.

“Documentation is important to make sure all the funds are going to what they are supposed to,” Martin said.

The next project will be LeClerc Road North. Three miles of road will be paved between mile marker eight and 11. It will cost around $1 million. The project is set to begin in June and be finished in July of 2019. The Dot will partner with the county to provide support and oversight to ensure the county is in compliance.

NEWPORT: Work done on weekends FROM PAGE 1A

done at King’s request.

There was no written contract, but according to Hillestad that was not unusual.

The work for the city is done on the weekends as to not interfere with county work, Jackson said, so all the work was done then. County workers were paid overtime for working on the weekends.

Jackson recommended

the commissioners draw up contracts in the future.

“It is good due diligence on the city’s part to be concerned over the extra cost,” Jackson said.

“I would have done the same thing.”

The county and the city will meet to discus the bill.

“I like working with the city,” Jackson said.

“I pledge to continue to honor the good working relationship.”

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The 2019 FSPW winter hikes include a snowshoe tramp to the Ross Creek Cedars.

Winter hikes combat Seasonal Affective Disorder SANDPOINT – Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) has had a highly successful winter hike program almost since its inception 14 years ago. FSPW currently has five hikes listed, with at least one more in the planning stage.

“We would love to have some more hikes proposed,” said FPSW executive director Phil Hough. “I’m leading one the first Saturday in January, and there are lots of open dates yet for leaders to claim.

FSPW hikes run the gamut from low-impact, easy walks to “bringa-note-from-your-doctor” travails, all led by competent, experienced volunteers who know how to have fun by getting out into the wild in winter. “It’s a different kind of hiking experience,” Hough explained.

“Winter in wild country is most often a quietly beautiful season, well worth the extra effort to get there.”

So, snow time is no time to sit indoors and be blue. FSPW’s hike series offers an annual way to fight SAD — seasonal affective disorder — by providing opportunities for people to get out and get going.

Exercise, particularly outdoor exercise, is one of the recommended methods of combating depression tied to the reduced amount of daylight and the tendency to avoid the out of doors in winter. According to Dr. Marc L. Kalin, faculty member at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, outdoor activity is one of the most effective ways to mitigate SAD. Kalin says, “Get outside and get as

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much natural light as possible.”

FSPW Program Coordinator Sandy Compton also notes, “Endorphins are a great, self-made medication against depression. Snowshoes and a bit of snow-covered terrain can help almost anyone produce endorphins.”

To sign up for an FSPW hike or propose to lead one, visit www. scotchmanpeaks.org/hiking Another way to fight SAD is to get together and have fun with friends.

FSPW’s 14th anniversary party will be opportunity to do that on Sunday, Jan. 13, 3-6 p.m. at the Pend Oreille Arts Council gallery on the Cedar Street Bridge in Sandpoint.

Save the date. Details are on the FSPW website at www.scotchmanpeaks.org/events

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West Bonner School District Employees of The Month PRIEST RIVER – West Bonner County School District has chosen its Employees of The Month for December.

Classified Employee of the Month is Cherri Johnston, who has been employed with WBCSD for 27 years. She is currently a Kitchen Manager at Priest River Lamanna High School and was nominated by a colleague. Her colleague noted how positive and patient Johnston is with the students at PRLHS. She loves her job and it shows Johnston in how hard she works, wrote Jennifer Anselmo, West Bonner County S.D. No. 83 Business Manager/Board Clerk in a press release to The Miner.

Certified Employee of the Month is Justin Mullet, a teacher that has been with the district for five years. Mullet was nominated by his colleagues for being a great role model for all students at Priest River Elementary. Mullet has a huge caseload and maintains a great rapport with Mullet students while ensuring all of his students make progress. “Thank you for your dedication to our district, Justin,” Anselmo wrote.

County building permits DENTURES • EXTRACTIONS • IMPLANTS • VENEERS • AND MORE up by 14 percent COMPREHENSIVE AND WHOLISTIC DENTAL HEALTH CARE

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NEWPORT – Building permits for Pend Oreille County from January to November are up 14 percent compared to last year and revenue for all permits including land use are up $49,245, said Greg Snow the county’s community development director.

“Permits are still coming in,” Snow said. “There isn’t much time before the snow season comes.”

The total revenue for building and land use permits so far this year is $240,359. That is more than last year’s $191,114.

The total revenues for building permits so far in 2018 $203,638, which is

$52,804 more than last year’s $150,834.

There were 231 building permits issued so far this year. That is 29 more than last year’s 202.

Forty-two new singlefamily residences were built in 2018, which is five more than last year.

According to the permit event report provided by the county one of the residences was an old cabin that was torn down and rebuilt.

In addition to the single-family homes there were 11 permits for manufactured homes.

That is five more than last years.

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A look back at ‘Our Opinion’ Writing a newspaper’s editorial can in some ways be the most difficult part of our job. We, as journalists, are taught to not have a bias, to write down the middle and not lean one way or the other. But with the editorial, we’re are supposed to take all the information we’ve gathered by being the watchdogs of the government and come up with an opinion on what we see is in the community’s best interest.

It makes sense. A newspaper is in the unique position of knowing about most all aspects of public life in any given community.

We’re taking our last issue of the year to look back at what we’ve thought about what happened in 2018. Some of it was positive, some of it was negative, but looking over the editorials from the past 12 months, one thing is clear. The Pend Oreille River Valley has a lot going on, a lot going for it, and a lot of people who are making great strides in improving where we all live, work and play.

Keep up the good work.

-MCN

January The City of Newport is in the arduous process of creating a police department – no easy task by any measure, but one that needed to be done. The city council deserves a solid pat on the back for seeing the need for its own law enforcement, and taking the swift action to fill it.

February The Newport Library is too small to serve all those who use it. Pend Oreille County Library District directory Mandy Walters appealed to the Newport City Council in February to join forces to build a new, bigger library.

Actual construction is a-ways away, but just the idea that our little library is growing is a sign that the staff there is doing something right, or actually, a lot right.

March The Priest River American Legion Post 147 has a problem, and it’s not your typical problem. The organization wants to send three junior boys to Idaho Gem Boys State in Boise, all expenses paid. The problem isn’t in funding the trip, as one might imagine.

Rather, no one has applied to go.

A trip to Boys State can be a truly life changing opportunity. It’s a chance to really learn how government works on all levels. It teaches lessons in leadership and democracy that attendees can use for the rest of their lives. Students can make connections with game changers. They can make impressions on our state’s leaders that could result in real opportunities in the future.

April The tariffs on Canadian paper, specifically newsprint, have added another challenge for the newspaper industry.

After labor costs, newsprint is the second largest expense for newspapers. As people have read for years, newspapers, especially small daily papers, have been struggling. The tariffs are just one more burden to have to overcome.

While the tariffs fall heaviest on newspapers that have to publish daily, community newspapers like The Miner are also feeling the effects. Two price increases have already been announced by our printer.

May “The mill will have a tremendous impact on the economy, and all of it has to be good. It is a solution at present which will really perk up the area economically, making this a profitable place to live.

We still need to look 30 to 40 years down the road, though, and bring in some new industries or we’ll lose it again.”

Thirty-one years ago, then-PUD commissioner John Middleton said those words. That was reported on the front page of The Miner newspaper on April 1, 1987, when Ponderay Newsprint Co. opened its doors.

And now, more than 31 years later, shame on us.

June Anyone with children, or siblings, or parents, cousins, aunts and uncles – basically anyone with any relative anywhere – should be appalled at what’s happening at the southern border of the United States. Children – some still in diapers – are being taken from their parents while attempting to cross the border.

Regardless of whether those parents are trying to cross legally or illegally, every measure should be taken to keep families together.

July Regardless of the reasons, the high level of interest in the Pend Oreille County primary election is refreshing.

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YO U R O P I N I O N Trump advisor makes me think of Nazis To the editor, Stephen Miller, one of President Trump’s senior advisers, was on Face the Nation recently and started his interview with the show’s host using a terse “Merry Christmas.” Miller wielded the greeting as a political sword, forcing the host to return the greeting.

His demeanor was of contempt and anger, reflecting the mythical war on Christmas.

Miller talked about stopping immigration and the president’s demand for a border wall.

When Miller comments publically on policy, I think of Nazi Germany prior to World War II. He could easily fit the profile of a number of Hitler’s lieutenants. Perhaps we can compare him to Reinhard Heydrich, especially when Miller talks

about immigrants at our southern border. Miller has been reported to be the architect of the policy to separate children from their parents who enter our country. Miller’s policy put children in cages to discourage other parents with children from trying to cross the border.

Miller’s “Merry Christmas” brought back memories from my childhood religious training when I was told of King Herod’s Massacre of the Innocents. I can see Miller commanded

by King Trump to deliver planes and bombs to kill children who, if allowed to live, could grow up to threaten us like baby Jesus threatened Herod.

Miller kills Christmas for me just like that Bible story did when I was in second grade. He defends a king-like president who invents immigration stories to scare American

citizens.

Look to the evil Saudi Arabia and its war against Yemeni rebels.

Supported with USA-supplied planes and bombs, the Saudis have killed and starved to death over a hundred thousand children. I guess that story of infant boys being stabbed with swords told to me long ago is still happening at Christmastime — only now with planes and bombs sold by the USA. - Pete Scobby Newport

Fire spoils view more than logging

To the editor, Mr. Dick Artley is complaining that the proposed USFS timber sale west of the Pend Oreille River between Ione and Metaline will spoil the view (‘Timber sale will spoil view’ The Miner Dec. 12). Mr. Artley, here

is something that will really spoil the view – if this area was burned up in a forest fire.

The timber sale is not a giant 1000,000-acre clear cut as you seem to imply, but that’s what a forest fire would be and it would take generations to heal that ugliness.

You need look no further than the ugly mess the 2015 Tower Fire just southeast of Ione created to see an example of this.

If we don’t start actively managing our public forests to improve their health, we will sooner or later end up with a disaster the likes of Paradise, Calif., with all the human tragedy, loss of wildlife and environmental damage.

People, think carefully about what you might really get when you oppose forest health improvement projects.

- Dwight Tucker, Priest River

Lost in 2018 – In Memoriam These people passed away in 2018 and had obituaries published in The Miner. The Miner publishes free obituaries as a community service for people who live in the area or who have some connection to the area.

January Mollianne H. Pickett, Lacey, Wash., 87 William “Bill” H. McIntosh, Spokane, Wash., 94 Glenn Fred “Swede” Bergaau, Dalkena, 94 Curtis David Hutchins, Newport, 67 Deborah B. Hall, Newport, 67 Deborah Lynne Carey, Laclede, 68 Ronald Charles “Ronnie” Miller, Blanchard, 64 Aldene Mae Meredith, Yuma, Ariz., 80 Kenneth Michael Marshall, Springdale, Wash,. 65 Richard Lee Mansbridge , Priest River, 61

68 85

Deborah Lynne Carey, Laclede, Deborah B. Hall , Newport, 67 William R. “Bill” Keeton, Mead,

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Loma Kay Cole, Usk, 74 Robert Cole, Newport, 76 Brian Lee Jacobson, Priest River,

Ronald C. Jager, Newport, 77 Georgia Mae Schrader, Usk, 85 John Jackson Carey Sr., Newport, 88 Judy L. Carrara (Jones), Oldtown, 68 Robert Walter Dawson, Ione, 83 Joan Barbara Fouquette, Newport, 74 John Eugene Low Jr., Priest River, 69 Shirley Elaine Maddy, Newport, 77 Shirley Maureen Yarbrough, Ione, 84 Judie Marie Beardslee, Evans, Wash., 75 Cheryl Chalfant, Cusick, 68 Walter L. Pierre, Usk, 65

Cary Lee Smith, Liberty Lake, 69 Phyllis Lenore Vanairsdale , Coeur d’Alene, 89 Dean C. Clark, Pinehurst, Idaho, 83 Steve Leroy Maupin, Omak, Wash., 77 John Schaefer, Newport, 75 Jeanine Elizabeth Peterson, Newport, 78 Nancy Angela Adams, Tacoma, Wash., 68 Virgil Ray Montgomery, Newport, 72 Dennis James Sorenson, Newport, 65 Philip M. Wareham, Newport, 82

February Annie Groth, Newport, 94 Rose Kirby , Newport, 72

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed $750 million in the upcoming state budget to study removing the lower Snake River dams. Should the lower Snake River dams be removed?

President Donald Trump recently announced the U.S. would pull troops out of Syria and reduce by half the number of troops in Afghanistan. Secretary of Defense James Mattis resigned in protest.

Should the U.S. withdraw troops from Syria and Afghanistan?

No, the state doesn’t have authority to remove the dams. It’s an Inslee stunt as he eyes a presidential run.

60% 40%

Yes, they’ve been there long enough and there never would have been a good time to withdraw.

Total Votes: 30

No, it is destroying American credibility in the world.

Yes, they don’t produce much electricity and have minimal use for flood control. They do harm salmon and steelhead, though. Partially removing the dams is the most cost effective way to keep salmon from going extinct in the Snake River.

I don’t know, but the way it was done was wrong. Trump never consulted with anyone and didn’t let allies know in advance.

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March Michael Craig Lind, Otis Orchards, Wash., 69 Margaret “Peggy” A Winje, Phoenix, Ariz., 76 Walter A. Ickes, Newport, 93 Jerry Allen Spalding, Ione, 52 Corey Glen Magers, Priest Lake, 32 Carrol Raymond Marquardt, Spokane, 103 Jay Cline, Newport, 90 Alexander Ronald “Ron” Layton, Colbert, 81

April Arlen Ransom Baker, Ione, 77 Sally Bevans, Dalkena, 70 Everett William Stang, Usk, 90 Irene H. Ellis (Kempert), Newport, 89 Virginia May (Moody) Henry, Newport, 83 Michael “Mike” Phillip Butler, Newport, 54 Thomas Marvin Peters, Spokane, 74 Donald J. Doran, Blanchard, 86 Perry Jackman, Newport, 70 Aldon Oscarson, Chelan, 75 Eyvonne E. Carstens, Usk, 86 Marilyn L. Clark, Newport, 91

May Jennifer Christman, Newport, 40 Shirley A. Wylie, Priest River, 83

Bernard E. Dallas, Newport, 91 Marjorie Edgar, Priest River, 91 Kyle S. McDonald, Coeur d’Alene, 26 Annette J. Norton, Newport, 52 Kathleen Olmstead, Chattaroy, 65 Vickie Joye Bushee, Oldtown, 65 Richard (Dick) Lee Becks, Newport, 71 Marion Louise Young, Newport, 95 Joel Annella Zaccheo, Spokane, 81 Leon Harold Beam, Metaline Falls, 61 Michael Timothy Daggett, Metaline, 30 Tammie Louise Goulet, Diamond Lake, 51 Lois Laura Hahn , Newport, 87 Buster Lusby, Usk, 85 Elizabeth (Deans) Robinson, Newport, 66 Lawrence Sima, Davis Lake, 69 James Leland Ward, Newport, 88 Alayna “Layna” C. Wright, Newport, 48 Reuben Wayne Akre, Sandpoint, 91 Kenneth Dale Elmer, Blanchard, 65 Daniel “Danny” Woelk, Newport, 70 Major John LeRoy Bushby, Colbert, 94 Janice Lorraine Hunt, 80 Jo Ellyn Roberts, Oldtown, 69 Curtis D. Hutchins, Newport, 67 Vickie Bushee, Newport, 65

June Elizabeth Karen Crickman, Spokane, 74 Jay W. Kathrens, Priest Lake, 98 Howard Spencer Mahoney, Des Moines, Wash., 77 Sharon Westerman Moore, Spokane, 64 Shirley Claire Barker, Spirit Lake, 88 Joseph Donald Evans, Newport, 81 Shane Alan Carson, Spokane, 31 Trenton Gene Hanson, Green River, Wyo., 79 Tammy Marie Harmon, Cusick, 58 John Anthony Kroynovich , Blanchard, 55 Keith Francis Naccarato , Priest River, 70 Eugene Murray Nelson, Kennewick, 87 Mary Elizabeth Josephine (Lueck) Wilson, Newport, 93

Elk, 72 Paulette Diane (Haugen) Grant, Spokane Valley, 64 Burton L. Gunderson, Newport, 68 Marilyn Kay Corbit, Blanchard, 81

August Vera Eugenia Slayter, Priest River, 101 Ed Gettig, Cusick, 80 Bobby Kerk Jones, Oldtown, 81 Fred B. Lenhart, Diamond Lake, 83

Judith Diane Stiles, Newport, 83 Roy S. (Buzz) Clark, Jr., Newport, 87 Mary Ellen Hadley (Stoner), Longview, Wash., SEE IN MEMORIAM, 8A

July Susan Joan Baker, Priest River, 64 Jimmie D. Allison, Spokane, 81 Elizabeth F. Dill , Newport, 81 Michelle Balazs, Newport, 47 Lyle G. Berendt, Newport, 68 Raymond Robert Bostrom, Medical Lake, 56 Elizabeth L. Homan, Priest River, 86 Annette J. Norton, Newport, 52 Christiana Lea Reynolds, Newport, 45 Eugene Owen Reed, Newport, 89 Donald E. Anderson,

OPINION October

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The Miner co-hosted a candidates’ forum and it was a packed house and in one week the online video had been viewed more than 250 times.

There were so many candidates running in the primary election, we had to hold the forum to just county candidates, and even then the forum ran nearly three hours.

The Miner solicited questions from the general public and got a great many back in response; thoughtful, provoking and relevant questions from people on all sides of the many issues facing our community.

The answers by the candidates were equally thoughtful and relevant. One could tell they all did their homework, and are energetic and inspired at the thought of serving.

August The cities of Priest River and Newport face a very similar problem, that if solved could make a positive difference in our local economy. The question both communities face is how to get tourists to stop, shop and eat here.

Studies done in both towns show we have the traffic. People travel through Newport and Priest River in astonishing numbers. Nearly 5,300 vehicles travel both Washington and Union Avenue every day in Newport. In Priest River, 3,000 vehicles travel on Wisconsin Street every day, and that’s not even a main arterial.

This is a question both communities have been asking for some time.

September The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce announced last week they were postponing its annual gala.

The Priest River Chamber of Commerce canceled its annual Oktoberfest in order to focus efforts on other projects.

The Newport/Priest River Rotary Club is in charge of one of the biggest tourism draws to Newport, the S.P.O.R.T. train rides. The Pend Oreille Region Tourism Alliance and Kalispel Tribe is putting on a Harvest Festival this weekend that locals have little knowledge of.

There seems to be a lot of different groups floundering around looking for the best way to draw people to this area.

Is it time to join forces?

The deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history. Fourteen assassination attempts mailed through the U.S. Post Office. Two black grocery shoppers killed because of the color of their skin. Record numbers of early voters across the United States.

And that’s just in the last week.

This country is in dire need of help. We are divided and angry. We are growing more violent by the day. What at one time seemed impossible is now commonplace. Mass shootings, us-versus-them rhetoric, a spike in hate crimes. How are we to end this trajectory and move toward respect for each other? How do we remember that everyone has the right to pursue happiness?

November Does anyone else hope their eyelid quits twitching once the election results are in? By the time you read this, the paper will be on stands or in your mailbox with Tuesday night’s election results – at least for Pend Oreille County – already known. But because of press deadlines, this opinion has to be written before we know those results, or any results across the country for that matter.

For weeks it seems most everyone is waiting for the election to be over.

Maybe then we can get back to normal?

No. No, that is not the mentality that will accomplish what needs to be done.

Once the election is over, the real work begins, and not just for those who are elected into office.

December Newport received a Christmas miracle this year. If you look down Washington Avenue at night, you’ll see all the trees that line the street lit up with Christmas lights. Same is true for some parts of Union Avenue.

The Newport/Priest River Rotary Club made it its goal for the year to pay for Christmas lights downtown as a ‘Thank You’ to the public for supporting our Scenic Pend Oreille River Train rides in the summer and fall. Some years ago, there were Christmas lights on the trees, but vandalism and wear and tear took their toll and they were taken down.

We did not think the project would come to fruition for this holiday season.

We had our fingers crossed for next winter. However, when we started talking to people about what we wanted to do, we got nothing but support and help.

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Betty Ann Tibbetts, Newport, 91 Edith Katharina Golesch, Colville, 75 Martin J. Carr, Newport, 85 Helen Marie (Vineyard) Graff, Spokane Valley, 91 Richard “Dick Nick” Torosian, Usk, 29 Mickey Dee Bagnell, Chattaroy, 70 Betty Nataline Earl (Jones), Newport, 94

September Gregory Phil (Greg) Autry, Diamond Lake, 60 Everett Sanburn, Gresham, Ore., 85 Diane Stiles, Diamond Lake, 83 Kenneth “Kenny” Naccarato, Priest River, 85 Joyce Ellen Prouty, Spokane, 87 Ellis Boyd Smith, Newport, 82 Chris F. Brown, Spokane, 69 Lynn Robert Lucas, Priest River Nellie May Shea, Priest River, 95

Jerald “Jerry” Roy Shoop, Oldtown, 82 Anna Maria Coy, Bellevue, Wash., 79 Ronald LeRoy Curren, Elk, 66 Gregory A. Taylor, Summerville, S.C., 55

October David Ray Ball, Blanchard, 58 John (Johnny) Joseph Bouvia, Diamond Lake, 62 Ronald D. Holder “Dean,” Newport, 71 Gerald “Jerry” Elmer Coy, Spokane, 84 Edward Krabbenhoft, Metaline, 73 Betty Paulus, Oldtown, 85 Penny Lee Dufek, Priest River, 59 Myrtle Luella Gillman, Cusick, 98 Julius G. Abrams, Cusick, 88 Lillian Maxine McCarter Anders, Ione, 72 Michael Albert Dismuke, Priest River, 67 James Jabe “Jimmy” Kitchin, Oldtown, 70 Elaine Osburn Maier, Newport, 86 Gabriel “Gabe” Michael Richter, Blanchard, 70

Dorothy Ann Wright (Miles), Newport, 87 Peggy Ann Edwards, Oklahoma City, Okla., 80 William P. Buddrius, Blanchard, 62 Joseph Anthony Scotece, Priest River Clifford Wesley Tate, Newport, 68

November Patricia Louise Day, Priest River, 80 Paul Fosness, Spirit Lake, 89 Elsie M. Graham, Cusick, 73 Charlene R. Patterson (Smelcer), Priest River, 75 Joe Sherman, Cusick, 69 Joel Benjamin, Newport, 76 Horace B. Flanagan, Metaline, 91 Dwight Opp, Newport, 68 Franklin Richard Sleeper, Newport, 80 Clifford Wesley Tate, Newport, 68 Donna Lee Cords, Priest River, 83 Michael James Jeffery, Newport, 15 Robert Walter Miller, Oldtown, 68

December

Christy Michelle Burns, Clarkston, 43 Helene Elaine (MacDonald) Cole, Priest River, 79 Laura Main, Priest River, 58 Matthew Hunter Reel, Newport, 18 James (Jim) Forbes Crunk, Priest River, 95 Clarence E. Grimes, Newport, 97 Mark Edward Morrison, Spokane, 46 Robin Lynn Boggs, Newport, 64 Judy Deerwester, Newport Doris Mae (Blackwood) French, Mesa, Ariz. 97 Roger S. Holt, Spirit Lake, 76 Timothy “Tim” John Reed, Oldtown, 55 Thelma Richter, Newport, 104 Bonnie Carolyn Crotteau, Newport, 85 Gregory Wainwright Geaudreau Jr., Blanchard, 89 Gary Alden Hunt, Newport, 83 Robert Stoffer, Newport, 56

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eled this year, which is down from 33 in 2017. The repairs or remodels included things like foundations, joists, beams, roof repair and the addition of bathrooms including one person who added a 12 by 12 bathhouse to their home.

Twenty-eight people added, repaired or cover a deck in 2018.

So far this year 58 people have repaired or added a garage, carport or storage area to their property.

There were 27 HVAC permits issued this year. The permits covered things like the removal and installation of wood, pellet and propane stoves. There was a permit for a backup generator and solar panels.

The most significant increase from last year is the commercial

permits. There were only 15 commercial permits issued last year.

This year there was 26. Commercial permits included projects like remodeled bathrooms at the fairgrounds, picnic shelters, cell tower slabs, gates and other necessary repairs, a water treatment facility and an airplane hanger. The Pend Oreille Bible Camp added six cabins this year as well.

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Gary Alden Hunt NEWPORT

On Dec. 7, 2018 Gary, 83, was reunited with the love of his life.

He was born on April 19, 1935, in Portland Ore., to Alden and Nita Hunt.

He spent his early childhood in Portland where he attended grade school.

As a boy he had paper routes, mowed lawns, collected pop bottles and would even catch squirrels, train them and then sell them to the ‘city folk’ as pets.

In the summer of his freshman year he moved to his aunt and uncle’s farm in Molalla Ore.,

where he graduated in 1953. He was on the wrestling team and played football.

He was quite small (but tough) and his teammates nicknamed him ‘Mighty Mouse.’

In the spring of 1952, a cheerleader asked him to the May Day dace.

They became high school sweethearts and were married in July 1955.

They were married for 62 years.

Two years later, they started a family and were blessed with three children. He was a fantastic father.

Gary served in the Naval Reserves for six years, based out of Portland and San Diego, Calif.

He worked for Crown Zellerbach Corp. for 14 years. First as a sawyer,

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and then as a timber cruiser. He ended as a log scaler, first working in the sorting yard and ended up scaling logs on the Columbia River jumping from log to log with a pike pole.

Lunchtime was spent ‘log burling’ with co-workers for fun.

In 1967 Gary and Lorraine bought a ready mix concrete/sand and gravel business and moved the family to Newport, Wash.

A couple of years later they also purchased a Presto-log and coal delivery business. He started with three trucks and a run down batch plant and built up to a successful 12-truck operation, which he sold in 1978.

He retired at an early age, but became antsy and continued to work several jobs, which included farmhand and inspector for an engineering company. He built several houses and worked as a carpenter and concrete hand for his son’s construction business.

Gary helped organize the first Booster Club in Newport where he served as president.

He loved playing softball and was instrumental in starting the first softball league in Newport and served as commissioner for two years.

He also coached a women’s team for many years, winning several league titles. He also worked as an umpire for the league for years.

Gary coached little league baseball and served as assistant scoutmaster.

He loved the outdoors and spent countless hours hunting, fishing, and camping with the family.

He absolutely loved horse packing into the Blue Mountains to hunt for elk.

Summers were spent boating on the river and he and Lorraine spent a month boating, camping, and exploring Lake Powell.

Winter was time for snowmobiling, with family and friends. He helped start the Kool Katz snowmobile club and raced in three 100 mile cross country races at Priest Lake.

Gary retired for good in 2009. Gary and Lorraine became snowbirds and spent summers at their house on the Pend Oreille River and winters at their second home in Yuma, Ariz.

They were fortunate enough to have traveled extensively in their late years. They made trips around the U.S. in their motor home as well as trips to Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Costa Rica, Tahiti and Hawaii.

Gary was an old-fashioned car buff. He bought and restored several antique cars and pickups.

He enjoyed going to car shows and parades, often hauling around homecoming queens and other royalty. He was most happy when working on or driving his old rigs.

Gary was preceded in death by his mother Nita, father Alden and his loving wife Lorraine.

He is survived by his children Cathy (Hunt) Slinger, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Dave Hunt, Newport, Wash. and Brenda (Hunt) Pike, Boise, Idaho.

A memorial will be held for him in the spring. We would like to extend an invitation to each and everyone touched by his goofy laughter and his infectious smile.

We hope to see you in the spring.

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Ione gets kudos for public safety Sheriff presents council with plaque IONE – The Town of Ione was recognized for looking out for its residents at the Wednesday, Dec. 5 council meeting.

Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim discussed the incident report and presented the Town with a plaque in appreciation for a strong commitment to public safety.

Sheriff Botzheim said he has enjoyed working with the Ione community and that newly elected Sheriff Glenn Blakeslee will continue sharing the incident report at monthly council meetings.

Steve Marsh of TD&H Engineering of Spokane stopped in to wish the council a Merry Christmas and gave a status report on the Millyard project.

He said TD&H has hired an engineer that specializes in rural airport projects. Ione Mayor Charles Spears discussed the upcoming airport project and said the town has a Joint Airport Zoning Board with Pend Oreille County. The town’s 2019 Transportation Improvement Board application was denied.

Spears read an email from Pend Oreille County Civil Service Office requesting a volunteer to serve on the LEOFF-1

disability board. Currently, there is no council member interested in the position.

Councilman John Redinger said a representative from Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) contacted him regarding a Fly Washington Passport Program encouraging pilots to visit public use airports.

This program is designed for pilot to land at various airports, visit the area and stamp their passport for that airport.

Redinger will receive the stamps and store them in the mailbox available at the airport.

Councilman Ken Timmreck said Fire District No. 2 will be hiring additional paramedics and working on obtaining their ALS license.

Spears said maintenance has removed the backflow meter and the town has a fully executed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract. Council approved ordinance 608 for the CDBG grant appropriation in Fund 410 in the amount of $750,000.

Town Clerk Sandy Hutchinson requested the Fire Reserve funds be moved to the Building Fund.

Timmreck said since the town no longer has fire equipment to maintain this would be fine.

DOWN RIVE R EVE NTS WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church

THURSDAY, DEC. 27 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

FRIDAY, DEC. 28 STORY TIME AND CRAFTS: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

MONDAY, DEC. 31 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library

TUESDAY, JAN. 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library COMMISSIONER KISS OFFICE HOURS: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Library WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m.

- Clerk’s Office

W H O TO C O N TA C T WASHINGTON

Federal

President Donald J. Trump (R) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington D.C. 20500 Phone: Comments 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Senator Patty Murray (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: 10 North Post Street Spokane WA 00201 Phone: (509) 624-9561 Senator Maria Cantwell (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: W. 910 Riverside, No. 697 Spokane WA 99201 Phone: (509) 353-2547 Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) 1708 Longworth House Office Bldg.

Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Colville Office: 555 South Main Colville WA 99114 Phone: (509) 684-3481

State

Governor Jay Inslee (D) Office of the Governor PO Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 360-902-4111 Relay operators for the deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov Legislative District 7 - Position 1 Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber (R) 411 John L. O’Brian building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7908 Email: Jacquelin.Maycumber@leg. wa.gov No home office yet Legislative District 7 - Position 2 Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7988 Email: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Local Address (March-December) 20 North Main St. PO Box 1 Omak, WA 98441 Phone: (509) 826-7203 State Senator - Legislative District 7 Shelly Short 409 Legislative Building PO Box 40407 Olympia WA 98504 Phone: (360) 786-7612 Email: shelly.short@leg.wa.gov

Washington Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 During session, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Legislative homepage: www.leg.wa.gov

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2018 FROM PAGE 2A

Oreille County elected officials retired this year, opening up some Pend Oreille County races.

The five-day filing period opened Monday, May 14 and closed Friday, May 18.

Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim announced his retirement, County Treasurer Terri Miller, a Democrat, also retired, as will Pend Oreille County District Court Judge Phil Van de Veer.

May The Kalispel Tribe unveiled plans for a new $10.5 million casino and comprehensive economic development project, Kalispel Park, at a press conference Wednesday morning, May 2. The 60-acre Kalispel Park, located on original reservation land in Cusick, includes a new casino, fuel station and fresh market, RV resort with tiny homes and storage unit rental.

“The Kalispel people have long envisioned expanding their economic footprint in the Pend Oreille Valley,” said Curt Holmes, Tribal Council Member and Executive Director of Public and Governmental Affairs. “Since the early 1970s, our Tribal elders identified this land, now named Kalispel Park, as a location for future economic growth and commerce.”

Rising water levels had Pend Oreille County residents and government officials keeping a wary eye on the shoreline, which was quickly being consumed by the Pend Oreille River.

On Wednesday, May 16, Kalon Kirkpatrick, 32, was diligently stacking sandbags around his summer place on Riverbend Loop Road near Cusick. In the backyard, the water was barely below the bank leading up to the lawn. Kirkpatrick’s mood was amiable, but he remembers the last time the area flooded severely in 1997.

Back then the mobile home belonged to his grandparents, Oscar and Irene Schell, who had to repair the entire interior after more than a foot of water entered the house.

In 2011 when the valley flooded again it wasn’t as dire, but the water did rise all the way under the structure.

“I’m not the carpenter my grandpa was, so I’d really like to avoid water getting inside, if I can,” said Kirkpatrick, smiling despite the circumstances. “There are a lot of childhood memories here for me.”

Due to ongoing flooding issues and the Pend Oreille River’s high flow, the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning Friday, May 25 that the river was closed to all recreational activities. There was no boating, swimming or any other activity allowed on the river until further notice. County commissioners voted to pass the resolution closing the river, just as they voted to have no wakes on the lakes.

A press release from the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office warned citizens of the extreme

danger the Pend Oreille River poses to possible recreationists.

“The river poses extreme danger due to high flows, cold temperatures, and debris such as logs and brush being carried downstream,” Emergency Management Director Joann Boggs wrote in the press release. “These dangers can cause injury or death. Hypothermia caused by the runoff can affect those in the river and those who may be accidently swept away by the current.”

June Several months behind schedule, PacWest Silicon Inc., formerly known as HiTest Sands, asked the state Department of Ecology on June 5 if they can skip the State Environmental Policy Act checklist and proceed to an Environmental Impact Statement.

“PacWest wants to accelerate the SEPA process by launching the public scoping process for an EIS prior to submitting any applications for licenses or permits,” PacWest Silicon, Inc.’s Chief Operating Officer Jayson Tymko wrote in a June 5 letter to state Department of Ecology Regional Director Grant Pfeifer. An EIS would have been required anyway, Tymko wrote.

“This is their proposal,” Ecology spokesperson Brook Beeler said.

She said it is Ecology’s role to decide whether the SEPA checklist can be skipped. “We’re in agreement that an EIS is appropriate,” Beeler said.

The carnival was back during Newport Rodeo weekend. The muchmissed carnival, by Paradise Amusements, had been absent during Newport Rodeo weekend, June 22-23, 2018, for the past several years.

Monica Dowis, manager of Paradise Amusements, said it was the tenacity of Rodeo Association President Ray Hanson that got the carnival back.

“Because Ray wouldn’t stop calling Monica,” she said with a laugh. “It just worked out we were able to do it.”

She said she’s hoping the community comes out in droves to make the venture worthwhile.

Newport has a permanent police chief. The council voted to hire Mark Duxbury Monday, June 18.

He will make an annual salary of $69,864, plus benefits. Duxbury, 51, was sworn in on Jan. 2 as interim chief. The council made him permanent at the regular Monday night meeting June 18.

Duxbury was initially hired on a temporary basis for six months.

That paid $33,744 plus benefits.

July

from Umatilla, Ore., where he worked as a city manager for the city of nearly 7,000 in northeast Oregon.

A committee made up of Newport Mayor Shirley Sands, city council members Mark Zorica and Keith Campbell, Newport Police Chief Mark Duxbury, city clerk Nickole North, public works director Dave North and King made the recommendation to hire Pelleberg. He was the top choice of 16 applicants, North said.

The committee interviewed three people.

Falling enrollment and new funding legislation from the state have given the Newport School District’s 201819 budget a different look this year.

The budget is larger – $16.01 million compared to $14.4 million last year – with the state paying more than the previous year. But the additional money is directed at specific items – salaries and programs – with little flexibility in how it’s spent, said the district’s financial manager Debra Buttrey.

The school board approved the budget Monday night, July 9, after a public hearing.

Newport teachers get a significant pay increases, Buttrey said.

“Teachers are looking at, on average, about a $7,000 increase,” she said.

Concerns about jobs slightly outranked concerns about a proposed smelter. That was one of the findings of a survey of 400 registered voters conducted in June. The results of the survey were presented at the Pend Oreille Economic Development Council regular meeting Wednesday, July 18, at Newport High School.

Robinson Research conducted the survey and firm president William Robinson talked about the results.

“People think the county is on the right track slightly more than those that think it’s on the wrong track,” Robinson said, with 43 percent declaring the county is mostly or somewhat on the right track and 32 percent saying the county is mostly or somewhat on the wrong track. A quarter of the respondents said they didn’t know or refused to answer the question.

August The Pend Oreille Farmers Market was preparing for National Farmers Market week, an event that was marked by live music, a wooden cutout for taking photos as well as the

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The Newport City Area at Specialty Groups Council hired a new city & Physical Therapy administrator for the 143 Garden Home Dr, Colville first time 17 years.

Russ Pelleberg, 52, Call our Spokane Office replaced Ray King, who to Schedule appointments retire after working 40 years for Newport, the last 17 as city administrator. Pelleberg comes

Roxie Food Truck at the Newport market.

Michele Masuen of Blue Slate Ranch is the new manager for the farmers market. She also serves as secretary treasurer on the farmers’ market board of directors.

The farmers’ market had undergone a reorganization following the resignation of the longtime market president Nephi White. White resigned following a disagreement with the city over rates to remain at its former Gazebo location in downtown Newport.

Smoke from regional and Canadian wildfires drifted in to the Pend Oreille Valley, then decided to sock itself in Sunday, Aug. 19, raising air quality to unhealthy levels.

“I have allergy problems anyway, so the smoke makes it way worse,” Oldtown resident Kat Werner posted on The Miner’s Facebook page. “Staying inside if possible, covering my face if I go out.

Going out equals instant headache.”

“Staying inside unless I have to go out,” Newport resident Amy Morningstar also posted. “The smoke is too much for me right now.

Was going to go kayaking with the kids, but that’s been cancelled.”

U.S. Rep Cathy McMorris Rodgers, RSpokane, was in Pend Oreille County Wednesday, Aug. 22, meeting with the Economic Development Council, local elected officials and a group of veterans.

McMorris Rodgers started the day in Usk at the Camas Center for Community Wellness with the EDC, touting her accomplishments and listening to concerns.

Mark Brown, general manager of the Pend Oreille Mine in Metaline Falls, told McMorris Rodgers that the changing of the border crossing hours at Metaline Falls would cause a problem in the north part of the county.

September While no permits had been applied for yet, the long awaited process of environmental review of the proposed PacWest silicon smelter was about to get underway, with a series of meetings scheduled to get input from the public on what to include in an environmental review called an Environmental Impact Statement.

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and nearby communities, including how the project could affect air quality, plant and animal habitat, transportation and cultural resources, according to Brook Beeler, a spokesperson from the Washington Department of Ecology.

A program to provide clean hypodermic needles to intravenous drug users is aiming to cut back Hepatitis C related medical costs and hospitalizations, as well as connect users with

rehabilitative resources in Pend Oreille County.

“We’re not trying to fund someone’s drug habit,” said Karen Skoog in September, Pend Oreille County Commissioner and Northeast Tri County Health Board Chairwoman. “We’re trying to find solutions to a problem that is already here.”

Most couples have date nights to invigorate their marriages. Kathy Swanson and Vince O’Connell took it a few steps further and decided to make a full-length feature film.

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“It’s great,” says Swanson of working with O’Connell. “We’ve worked together for so many years; it’s just a natural division of labor.”

The husband and wife team, who live in Metaline Falls, hosted the Pacific Northwest and Washington premiere of their movie, Farmer of the Year at The Cutter Theatre in Metaline Falls Saturday, Sept. 29. The movie, referred to by O’Connell and Swanson as a “coming of aging” story – stars Emmynominated Barry Corbin (Northern Exposure, No Country for Old Men, Urban Cowboy, War Games), Mackinlee Waddell (Good Christian Belles), and Terry Kiser (Weekend at Bernie’s) and is their first feature.

Swanson wrote the screenplay and O’Connell edited the film. They both directed and produced.

October A historic agreement between Pend Oreille Public Utility District No. 1 and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians will see the PUD pay the tribe $72 million over the next 25 years to avoid more than $130 million in bond, principal and interest payments on the bonds, as well as some other costs, according to PUD Director of Finance April Owen.

The bonds would have been used to finance the upstream and downstream fish passages at the Calispell Creek Pumping Plant and the downstream fish passage at Box Canyon Dam. For each $1 million the PUD sells bonds for, $500,000 is paid in interest.

The 2018 general election was coming down to the wire, with candidates scrambling to convince last minute voters to cast ballots for them.

As of Tuesday, Oct. 30, the Pend Oreille County elections office had received 3,316 ballots of the 9,062 mailed out.

The most high profile race is in the Congressional race for the 5th District, a hard fought contest between Democratic challenger Lisa Brown and Republican incumbent Cathy McMorris Rodgers.

Candidates in that race have raised more than $10 million between them, with McMorris raising $5.39 million and Brown raising $5.26 million through mid October, according to the website opensecrets.org.

November Seventy-one percent of voters in Pend Oreille County had cast their ballot prior to the initial count, Tuesday, Nov. 6.

As of Tuesday night,

Glenn Blakeslee was leading Jon Carman for sheriff, 3,393 to 2,503 or 57 percent to 42 percent.

County commissioner Mike Manus, a Republican, was leading Sheryl Miller, and Independent, 4,026 to 2,019, or 66 to 33 percent.

For Pend Oreille Public Utility District commissioner, Joe Onley was beating incumbent Dan Peterson 2,667 to 2,435 votes, or 47 to 43 percent.

Nicole Dice was leading Tom Watson for county treasurer 2,947 to 2,632 or 52 to 47 percent.

Multiple fire districts from all over Pend Oreille County gathered at 218 N. Fea St., Newport to take part in a practice burn hosted by the Newport Hospital and Health Services Saturday, Nov. 10.

The hospital bought the house on Fea Street and planned to demolish it to add a parking lot.

They donated the hose to the fire districts to burn down for hands-on training.

“We have training containers, but the volunteers treat it like a training exercise. They are slow to respond, and they know the layout.

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officer for South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue.

“This is more realistic.

The volunteers don’t know the layout.”

Other than some minor construction items, the fish barrier removal project at Indian Creek on LeClerc Road was finished as of Wednesday, Nov. 21.

The project restored the flow of the creek to allow the bull trout to access the stream to get to their breeding ground.

There was a six-foot culvert that the restricted the water flow making it too strong for the bull trout traverse the area.

“Only the strongest and most determined were still making it through,” said Don Ramsey, the Pend Oreille County engineer.

The Newport Grizzlies football team was in the state championship football game for the first time in the school’s history, following a 27-14 win over Lynden Christian at Moses Lake Saturday, Nov. 24.

“I was excited we were able to play well in all three phases of the game,” Newport coach Dave Pomante said.

Newport performed on offense, defense and special teams. “The senior leadership was outstanding.”

December People expressed support for The Kalispel Tribe’s proposal to have the reservation classified a Class I area under the federal Clean Air Act’s Prevention of Significant Deterioration program.

A change to Class 1 would require stricter air standards for industrial emitters of air pollution.

A well-attended hearing by the federal Environmental Protection Agency was held Thursday night, Dec. 6, at the PUD building in Newport to take public comment.

All the commentators strongly supported the change to Class I. The Newport City Council streamed their first live council meeting Monday, Dec. 17 on YouTube. The council will now be streaming their meetings every week and they will be archived so that people can watch it anytime.

The link to YouTube can be found on the city’s webpage under the city administration link on the left hand side of the page.

“Who would have thought we would be on YouTube in 2018,” Mayor Shirley Sands said.

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B R I E F LY Trapshoot Jan. 6 NEWPORT – The 2019 Newport Gun Club Winter Trapshoot will be starting on Sunday, Jan. 6 at 9 a.m. and will run for 10 consecutive weeks (on Sundays starting at 9 a.m.). Every one of all ages is encouraged to attend. The gun club is located at the top of the hill just out of Newport on First Street.

Newport, Priest River have wrestling events coming up NEWPORT – Mark your calendar for these upcoming wrestling tournaments for Newport and Priest River High Schools.

The Grizzlies will go to the Royal Christmas Tournament at Royal High School Friday, Dec. 28 (TBA). Other schools competing include Royal, the event host, Castle Rock, Ephrata, Riverside and Tonasket. On Saturday, Dec. 29, Newport will travel to Freeman for the Freeman Invite at 9 a.m.

The Spartans take a short break before traveling to Cheney High School Saturday, Jan. 5 for a meet at 10 a.m. The Priest River Invitational on Dec. 29 is canceled.

Spartans fall to Riverside RIVERSIDE – A dismal second quarter hurt the Priest River Spartans boys basketball team Thursday, Dec. 20, when they played at Riverside. Priest River lost to the Rams 84-63.

The Spartans trailed by five at the end of the first quarter but Riverside blew up for 30 points in the second quarter, outscoring Priest River 30-14 to take a 21-point lead into halftime. Priest River came out energized in the third quarter, outscoring Riverside 24-20, but couldn’t keep it up, getting outscored 18-14 in the last quarter. Caden Brennan had 21 points to lead Priest River scoring.

Keegan Hegel scored 19 points and Jantzen Lucas scored 11 points for the Spartans.

Priest River doesn’t play again until Friday, Jan. 4, when they start Intermountain League play with a game at Bonners Ferry, starting at 7 p.m.

Selkirk girls fall to Wellpinit IONE – The Selkirk girls basketball team finished on the short end of a 4540 score at home Friday, Dec. 21. It was a close game, with Wellpinit getting a 12-6 first quarter lead but Selkirk battling back to win the second quarter 10-4, to tie the game at the half. The Rangers pushed into the lead after halftime, up by three points, but Wellpinit had a good fourth quarter, outscoring the Rangers 17-9 to take the win.

Bree Dawson led Ranger scoring with 16 points.

Madison Chantry scored seven points, Whitney Dawson scored six, Nicol Lyons and Jenna Couch each had five points and Shelby Rood scored one.

Selkirk will attend the Eagle Holiday Classic at West Valley High School, where they will play Lakeside Thursday, Dec. 27 at 3:30 p.m. and Davenport Saturday, Dec. 29 at 3:30 p.m.

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BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers boys basketball team got a 76-65 Northeast 1B North win over Cusick Thursday, Dec. 20.

“It’s hard to win when they get 34 free throws to your eight,” Cusick coach Rob Seymour said. “It was one of those games where we didn’t get the calls and they did.”

Selkirk hit 24 of those free throws. Other than free throws, Seymour said Cusick had more rebounds, 3-pointers and steals than Selkirk.

The free throws hurt because of the points, but the fouls put the Panthers in foul trouble early. “Five of my players had four fouls,” Seymour said.

Selkirk got out to a 16-12 first quarter lead but Cusick came roaring back in the second quarter, outscoring the Rangers 22-16 to take a two-point lead into the half.

The Panthers kept up

the pressure in the third quarter, extending their lead to 48-42.

Selkirk wasn’t through, however, coming back with a huge fourth quarter, outscoring Cusick 3417 in that quarter to take the 76-65 win.

Ryan Zimmerman had a big game for the Rangers, scoring 25 points to lead all scorers. Jay Link scored 15 points, Justin Krabbenhoft had 13 and Thomas Huttle scored 10.

For Cusick, Ethan Hardie had a good game, scoring 21 points. Colton Seymour ran into foul trouble early, but still scored 18 points. Devin BrownEagle scored 10 points.

Selkirk will play at the Eagle Holiday Classic Tournament, Thursday and Saturday, Dec. 27 and 29 at West Valley High School in Spokane Valley. They will play Riverside Thursday, Dec. 27, at 10:30 a.m. and Colville Saturday, Dec. 29, also at 10:30 a.m.

Cusick will go to the Wellpinit Christmas Tournament Dec. 27

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Selkirk’s Ryan Zimmerman lets loose a shot over Cusick’s Ethan Hardie. Selkirk won 76-65.

and 28. The Panthers will play Yakama Tribal

School at 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 27, with

that determining who they will play Friday.

Selkirk cruises past Panthers

BY CANEEL JOHNSON OF THE MINER

IONE – Cusick girl’s basketball team had a hard loss in Selkirk Thursday, Dec. 20. The Rangers were up by 36 points at halftime.

The Rangers won by 46 points the final score was 70-24.

Jenna Couch led the Rangers with 27 points, Whitney Dawson was close behind her with 23 points, Nicol Lyons scored eight points, Bree Dawson scored five points, Kaitlyn Chantry scored three points and Alexa Harris and Valexia Seeman scored two points each.

“We got off to a good start against Cusick. Our first five ran the floor well and did a good job,” said Rangers’ coach Jack Couch.

“Cusick is a young team, and only have one senior. One of the things that admired about the Cusick girls is that they had no quit they had a

good effort regardless of the score.

Their senior, Emma Hardie, who did a nice job for them last night, leads them. Our two seniors had a great game on both ends of the floor. That is how it should be in a rival game the seniors should battle.”

Cusick coach Marcella Haynes preferred not to comment on Thursday’s game.

Jalyna Castillo and Linden Peterson led the Panthers in scoring with six points each, Selena Wynne scored five points, Emma Hardie scored three points and Teresa Campbell scored four points.

Cusick will attend the Wellpinit Christmas Tournament Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 27-28. The Panthers will play Yakama Tribal for the first game of the tournament.

Selkirk will attend the Eagle COURTESY PHOTO|MARY HUTTLE Holiday Classic at West Valley High Selkirk’s Nichol Lyons goes up for the shot as Cusick’s Selena Wynne and School, where they will play Lakeanother Panther try to stop her. The Rangers won at home Thursday, Dec. side and Davenport.

20. The final score was 70-24.

Newport boys lose first game

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies’ boys basketball team played twice last week. They were both close games, with Newport losing 60-56 at Deer Park Tuesday, Dec. 18 and getting a 72-69 win at home over Liberty Wednesday, Dec. 19.

Newport had turnover troubles against Deer Park, turning the ball over 17 times.

Newport trailed by five at the end of the first quarter, but caught up in the second quarter. The game was tied at 24 all at the half.

The third quarter was telling, with Deer Park outscoring Newport 18-12. Newport rallied in the fourth quarter, outscoring Deer Park 20-18. But Deer Park hit a key free throw with 9 seconds remaining to secure the win.

“We missed a lot of

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Danny Bradbury goes up with a Liberty player’s hand in his face Wednesday night at Newport. Newport won 72-69.

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Allen takes top spots away, at home

BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

BURBANK – The lady Grizzlies grappled hard at the Columbia Burbank Wrestling Invite Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21-22. Sierra Mason won second place in the 170-pound weight class, receiving a bye in the first round for the championship, then winning by points over a Chiawana opponent in the quarterfinal. In the semifinal she won by points over a wrestler from Othello.

In the first place match Mason lost to a Kennewick opponent by points.

At 235-pounds Shaylynne Allen placed fifth after winning by points against an Othello wrestler. Earlier ON DECK: AT HANFORD WINTER CUP: Hanford, 9 a.m.

in the day she won by points over a Warden opponent and received a bye in round two of the quarterfinals. She lost by points to a girl from Royal and received a bye in the first round of the championship.

‘We’re more excited for the post season now.’

Scott Pillers

NHS Girls’ Wrestling Coach

Earlier in the week, Allen was dominant on her home mat, taking first place at the Newport Invite Saturday, Dec. 15 at Newport High School. In all of her matches she won by points against opponents from Republic, Moses Lake, and East Valley, cementing her first place win.

At 125-pounds, Chloe Walker placed fifth, losing by points in her first four matches. In round five against a Tonasket opponent she won by a fall at a 1:56 into the match.

“They are all pushing to get better,” coach Scott Pillers said of the girls.

“We’re more excited for the post season now.”

The Lady Grizzlies travel to Hanford for the Hanford Winter Cup Friday, Dec. 28 at 9 a.m.

Defensive third quarter gets Selkirk win IONE – The Selkirk Rangers boys basketball team beat Wellpinit 57-46 Friday, Dec. 21 at home.

Selkirk was trailing heading into the half, down 35-32 but came out with a strong third quarter, shutting Wellpinit down completely while the Rangers scored 15. Wellpinit outscored Selkirk by one in the last quarter, but it wasn’t enough and the Rangers got the win.

Ryan Zimmerman was the game’s high scorer with 23 points. Thomas Huttle scored 14 points and grabbed a dozen rebounds.

Selkirk will play at the Eagles Holiday Classic Tournament at West Valley High School Thursday and Saturday, Dec. 27 and 29. The Rangers play Riverside Thursday at 10:30 a.m., and Colville Saturday, also at 10:30 a.m.

Rangers wrestle two sets of Cougars CHEWELAH – Despite the snow, the Selkirk Rangers have plowed ahead over winter break, attending two wresting duals last week starting in Curlew Monday, Dec. 17.

Bert Burnett, 160, lost his first match by stalling, but came to win his next two matches by a pin.

Eighth grader Jaren Martin, 85-pounds,

who has been wrestling varsity, lost both of his matches.

“He has a big heart and loves to wrestle,” Selkirk Coach Keith Saxe said.

Dakota Massey, 220, won his first match by a pin and lost his second by a pin.

At a dual/mix and match at Jenkins High School in Chewelah last Wednesday, Burnett

won two matches by pins and lost his third one by decision. Martin won his only match by a pin in the first 22 seconds of the first round.

“They are doing good,” Saxe said of his wrestlers. “We’re a small team that works very hard.”

Selkirk will compete at Rogers High School in Spokane Friday, Dec. 28 at 9 a.m.

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Panthers loose catfight

BY CANEEL JOHNSON OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Panthers lost the girls basketball game against the Cougars in Cusick Tuesday, Dec 18. Chewelah dominated the first quarter 25-6, setting the pace for the game. The Cougars had a 26-point lead at half time. Chewelah won the game by 38 points. The final score was 59-21.

“Tuesday’s game was a great experience for the lady Panthers,” Panthers coach Marcella Haynes said. “We had Selena Wynne back on the court with lead score of 10 points, Dannelle Sam working the boards getting those rebounds. Linden Peterson stepped up and took the lead of bringing the ball down

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and getting the girls to move the ball.”

Cusick had trouble scoring. They didn’t score more than eight points in any quarter.

“We didn’t put up as many shots as we normally do,” said Hayne. “We came out with the loss 59-21, Chewelah but with every loss I see where these girls will be in a couple years.”

Selena Wayne led the Panthers scoring with 10 points, Jaylna Castillo scored five points, Emma Hardie scored four points and Teresa Campbell scored two points.

Cusick played against Selkirk Tuesday, Dec. 28, see other story for details.

Cusick will attend the Wellpinit Christmas Tournament Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 27-28. Their first game will be against Yakama Tribal.

Spartans loose to the Rams

BY CANEEL JOHNSON OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The lady Spartans lost the basketball game by nine points at Riverside Thursday, Dec. 20. It was a close first quarter with the Spartans trailing by two.

Riverside had a strong second quarter that eventually led to the win. The Rams had a seven-point lead at half time.

“The girls played a great game. We started off the first quarter really strong,” Spartan coach Morgan Douglas said.

“Karah Fink and Adrie Minish scored a few quick lay-ins right away and it gave us great momentum.

Riverside started to make a comeback and ended up scoring 16 in the second quarter, while we only scored seven.”

The Spartans battled it out and only scored one point less than the Rams in the third and fourth quarter. The final score was 45-36.

“Liann Kren was very aggressive on offensive and ended up going to the free throw line seven times but was only three out of 11 from the line,” Douglas said. “But, she also had a season high of points. We struggled to stay in the game also because we fouled a lot but the girls were being physical and competitive,

which was nice to see.

“Maddy Rusho played great defense on their shooting guard Ava West, and we ended up holding her scoreless in the fourth quarter because of her ON DECK: VS. BONNERS FERRY: Friday, Jan. 4, 5:30 p.m.

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Karah Fink led the Spartans scoring with 20 points, Liann Kren scored 14 points and Jasmine Martin scored two points.

The Spartans will not have a game the week of Dec. 26 – Jan. 2. The next game they will play will be Jan. 4 at Bonners Ferry at 5:30 p.m.

Grizzlies had hard loss against Liberty

BY CANEEL JOHNSON OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Newport girl’s basketball team had a hard loss against Liberty at home Wednesday, Dec. 19. The Lancers led the Grizzlies by 20 points at halftime. The final score was 72-40. “They are a really good team probably one of the best teams around, they have three six foot people,” said Grizzlies coach Mike Frederick. “We executed some things very well. The problem is that we gave up 10 3-point shots and they shoot the lights out.”

The Grizzlies held their own in the second half. They only scored one point less that the Lancers in the third quarter and two points less in the fourth.

“It was not from lack of defense, we

executed very well, but when you are up against six footer shooting from 20 feet, it is difficult, Frederick said. “We knew that coming in. It was one of those kinds of games where we are learning things.

I wasn’t unhappy with our efforts. We made some good strides. Liberty is the toughest team we have played so far.”

McKinley Leslie led the Grizzlies scoring with 20 points, Alika Robinson scored 10 points, Cyndi Lewis scored four points and Evelyn Jergens, Kaylee Knight and Brooke Marsengill scored two points each.

The Grizzlies will attend the Eagle Holiday Classic at West Valley High School, where they will play Cheney Thursday, Dec. 27, at 6:30 p.m. and Pullman Saturday, Dec. 29, at 5 p.m. Then they will play at St. George’s Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 4:30 p.m.

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both had eight rebounds apiece, and they combined for seven steals,” Pancho said. “Those two play with a high level of competitive spirit, and that effort influences a lot of what we do.”

The next night Newport hosted Liberty, getting a hard fought win.

Liberty finished second in the state among 2B schools last year and is currently ranked in the top 10.

“We knew they’ve had a history of success over the last several years at the state tournament, which is why we wanted them on our schedule; another tough opponent,” Pancho said.

Liberty started out fast, leading 25-18 at the end of the first quarter. Newport came back to close the gap with a 21-16 second quarter, to trail by two at the half.

“Like Deer Park, Liberty beat us on the boards handily, and we struggled to defend in (man-to-man defense), so we switched to our 2-3 zone, which stifled Liberty a little,” Pancho

said. “Our first half was a struggle, but in the second half we regained control and composure.”

The teams played a 1515 third quarter before Newport got the win with an 18-13 final quarter.

Pancho said Nick Mackey and Luke Nichols came off the bench and had a good game.

“Nick sparked us on both ends of the floor, and I thought he worked his tail off. There was a definite lift for our team because of Nick’s play,” Pancho said. “Luke gave us a presence inside, played almost flawless defense, and did a great job of holding Liberty to one shot.”

He said Nichols has gotten quite a bit faster.

Pancho said he was proud of the team’s composure in the fourth quarter.

“We took care of the ball, and kind of grinded away on defense and offense, one possession at a time,” he said. “Again, Tug and Dan did a great job of leading our team; getting them settled down and communicating. Both of them were able to get a key rebound,

steal or trip to the free throw line when we needed it.”

Tiegen Prange had a big fourth quarter for Newport.

“He came out aggressive, was able to hit some key shots, which took some pressure off of Danny, Tug and Michael,” Pancho said. “I saw a different sort of intensity in Tiegen the second half than I did the first.”

Smith led Newport scorers with 19 points.

Bradbury had 14 and Ben Krogh scored 12 for Newport.

Newport has a 2-1 Northeast A League record. They trail Medical Lake (2-1) and Deer Park (4-0). The Grizzlies are 5-1 overall.

They will play at the Eagles Holiday Classic Tournament at West Valley High School Friday, Dec. 28 and Saturday, Dec. 29. They will play Liberty at noon Friday and will take on East Valley at 3:30 p.m., also on Friday. Saturday they will play Colfax at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, the Grizzlies travel to St. George’s for a non league game that starts at 6 p.m.

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B R I E F LY Come cook with your kids in upcoming class NEWPORT – Winter is comfort food time and the Grizzly Discovery Center is hosting a Cook With Your Kids Class Wednesday, Jan. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Come make baked mac and cheese, tomato bisque soup, cole slaw and dessert.

Register by Jan. 11 online at www.newport. wednet.edu/Page/281.

The Grizzly Discovery Center is located at 1302 W. Fifth Street (the portable next to the Fire Science Building).

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Blood drive coming up at Cusick High School CUSICK – Cusick High School Blood Drive volunteers, led by Tim Pontius, will be coordinating the blood drive at Cusick High School Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Vitalant is the sole blood provider to more than 35 hospitals across the Inland Northwest and needs at least 200 donors each day to meet the needs of those patients. A single donation can transform the lives of up to three people.

For more information, call Territory Manager Amber Short at 509714-6443.

Family Reading Time at Newport Library

NEWPORT – The Grizzly Discovery Center and Newport Public Library, in partnership with Humanities Washington, is offering a free reading program for children ages 6-10 and their families Wednesday, Jan. 9, 6:15 – 8 p.m. at the Newport Library. The night includes a complimentary dinner, storytelling, reading, and discussion. Free childcare and activities are available for 3-5-year-old family members.

Register online at .www.newport.wednet. edu/Page/281

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All sorts of ways to be merry Tenzin Tsepal and Thubten Tenzin, pictured, of Sravasti Abbey shoot some hoops in the Sadie Halstead middle School gymnasium after helping wrap presents for the Youth Emergency Services (YES) Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 15.

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Beat the winter blues with Live and Learn PRIEST RIVER – Library patrons can beat the winter blues with a new program that encourages exploration of new genres and topics at the West Bonner Libraries. Adult Winter Reading Book Bingo will run from Jan. 1 to March 31 and is open to anyone over the age of 18. Pick up bingo cards and rules at the Priest River or Blanchard libraries. Completed cards will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Visa gift card.

The first Live and Learn of the New Year will focus on genealogy for those who may have received a DNA test kit

for Christmas or are interested in learning more about their ancestry. On Thursday, Jan. 3 at 5:30 p.m. Genetic Genealogist Meagan Mize will hold an informative class on the powers and pitfalls of DNA testing, how it works and how to interpret results. Registration for this class is not necessary.

For more information call the library at 208-448-2207 or email library@westbonnerlibrary.org. Follow library programs and events at www.westbonner. lili.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ WestBonnerLibraries.

Priest River Senior Center

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 9 a.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

WE E K AH EAD WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26 AA MEETING: 7 a.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 First St., Newport

SPIRIT LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for s

THURSDAY, DEC. 27

ROTARY CLUB: 8 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

LINE DANCING: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center

NEWPORT TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House

ALCOHOLIC’S ANONYMOUS WOMEN’S MEETING: 10 a.m.

- Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 9 a.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick PRIEST RIVER LIONESS: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

HAPPY AGERS MEETING AND POTLUCK: Noon - Priest River Senior Center STORY TIME: 3 p.m. - Newport Library DANCE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library

BOOKS OUT BACK: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library

OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport QUILTERS MEET: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport LOOSELY KNIT: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

PRIEST RIVER LIONESS MEETING: 11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

BOOKS OUT BACK: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library

UCC NON-DENOMINATIONAL BIBLE STUDY GROUP: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport

FRIDAY, DEC. 28

SATURDAY, DEC.29

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS GATHERING: 10 a.m.

- Priest River Assembly of God Church SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NEWPORT BUSINESS MEETING: 12-1 p.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES WITH MEMORY ISSUES: Noon - 1:30 p.m. - Newport United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third, Newport

HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

WEIGHT WATCHERS: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport

AA MEETING: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

KANIKSU LODGE 97: 6 p.m. 111 Main St., Priest River

SUNDAY, DEC. 30

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

MONDAY, DEC. 31 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

TUESDAY, JAN. 1 PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center LINE DANCING: 10 a.m. -

FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport

PEND OREILLE COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE: 7 p.m. - Newport Health Center Basement

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2 AA MEETING: 7 a.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 First St., Newport ROTARY CLUB: 8 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park NEWPORT TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House

COMPUTER BASICS FOR ADULTS: 10 a.m. to Noon Newport Library STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport CALISPEL POST 217: 6 p.m. American Legion in Cusick PEND OREILLE ROCK AND GEM CLUB: 6 p.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park PRIEST RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River BASIC MEETING: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

Where to Worship

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~6:30 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

Sock Hop at Spirit Lake Library Dec. 31

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

(Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Steve Powers - 509-447-3687

SPIRIT LAKE – Rock in the New Year in your fanciest, silliest socks at the Spirit Lake Library’s Noon Year’s Eve Sock Hop Monday, Dec. 31, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. There will be dancing, snacks, and crafts and ringing in 2019 with a countdown to noon and a balloon drop.

The event is for all ages and is sponsored by the Friends of the Community Library Network.

CATHOLIC MASSES

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

Usk: St. Jude’s 111 River Rd., Sat. 4:00 p.m.

Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows 1981 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.

HOUSE OF THE LORD

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH of Diamond Lake Corner of North Shore Road and Jorgens Road Informal Family-style Worship Sundays 10:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 10 a.m. for all ages Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.org

Game Night for couples at House of The Lord OLDTOWN – Join House of The Lord for a fun night of friendly competition at Game Night! Marriage Event Friday, Jan. 18, 7-9 p.m.

Registration is $20 per couple. Popcorn, drinks, and childcare provided.

Bring money for auction and other goodies for sale.

Every registration earns an entry in a drawing for next year’s Embrace retreat.

For more information, call 208-437-2032.

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UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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Linches celebrate 50 years of marriage John and Martha Linch will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary is on Dec. 28. They were married in Iowa on Dec. 28, 1968. Apparently, there’s a great story about John flying through an ice storm to get to his wedding on time. If you see him, ask him about it.

3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Becky Anderson 509-447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

LIFELINE MINISTRIES Full Gospel - Spirit Filled 214 S. Montana Ave., Oldtown 916-671-4460 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Friday Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer 4:30 p.m.

Pastor Jim McDonald

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

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

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

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

Worship Time: Sunday 9:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Through His potency everything that hath, from time immemorial, been veiled and hidden, is now revealed.”

Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Real 4 Life - College ages 3rd & 4th Mondays The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

(509) 447-4338 www.americanlutheranchurch.net

SEVENTH�DAY ADVENTIST

Saturdays, 10:00a.m.

Diamond Lake 301 W. Spruce St, Newport 326002 Highway 2 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. diamondlakeadventist.org Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen Edgemere - 5161 Vay Rd 11:00a.m.

(864) 378-7056 edgemereadventist.org Bible preaching, God Newport - 777 Lilac Ln 10:40a.m. honoring music newportsda.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.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 180 Osprey Lane Priest River 208-448-2724 Sunday School 10:00a.m.

Sunday Service 11:00a.m.

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Looking back on Boosters P

ictures of people and events from 2018 in the Pend Oreille River Valley.

MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

The Newport High School gym was abuzz with activity Saturday, March 17, when 20 Little Guy Wrestling teams and their supporters from around the Inland Northwest descended on Newport.

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The inaugural run of the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club Rail Riders took place Friday, June 29. People can make a reservation online at www. lionsrailriders.com or by calling 844-724-5743.

West Bonner School District Superintendent Paul Anselmo hugs a student during graduation ceremony for the Priest River Lamanna High School class of 2018.

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Records were broken at the Polar Plunge at Bonner Park West Saturday, Feb. 17. The event is a fundraiser for the Priest River Panthers Special Olympics team. According to event organizer Michelle Schultz, 33 people actually took the plunge and the event raised over $7,000.

Support Our Future Loggers

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Newport High School students read the weekly issue of The Miner in Mike Frederick’s history class Monday morning on March 26.

Reading and discussing topics in the local newspaper is part of the Newspapers In Education (NIE) program that connects teachers with free or low-cost newspapers for classroom use.

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Family Features

hen temperatures drop, the risk for illness, such as colds and the flu, rises. Each year, millions of Americans suffer from symptoms ranging from coughing, sneezing and congestion to aches, fevers and vomiting that can leave them feeling less than 100 percent.

While you may not be able to avoid illness entirely, you can take steps to protect yourself from the common cold and more serious bugs like the flu.

This cold and flu season, keep essentials on-hand from thermometers that can help you diagnose a fever quickly to humidifiers and heated blankets that can potentially help shorten your recovery time.

If cold or flu viruses happen to strike you or a family member this winter, it’s important to consult a medical professional with any health-related questions. Find more tips for fighting illness at eLivingToday.com.

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Combat Dry Winter Air

Reduce Airborne Germs

The cold, dry winter air is an ideal breeding ground for the flu virus. However, using a humidifier can add moisture to the air, help fight cold and flu symptoms and aid in preventing dryness and irritation in many body parts, such as skin, nose, throats and lips. Available with a multitude of tank sizes and features to fit nearly any room in your home, some humidifiers even offer smart functions, rotating mist nozzles, programmable timers and automatic shut-off when they run out of water.

As the flu virus can survive for up to 48 hours outside of the body, good personal hygiene can play an important role in preventing the spread of germs. One way to do so is by coughing or sneezing into facial tissues, which can help reduce the amount of germs released back into the air. There are even antibacterial, aloe vera and eucalyptus varieties available, which offer added cold and flu fighting benefits while helping prevent dry skin from the excess nose blowing that often accompanies illnesses.

Hydration is a key part of recovering from nearly any illness, and warm drinks like tea can help relieve a cough or sore throat by simulating salivation and secretions, which can help soothe and lubricate your throat.

Having a high-quality tea pot on-hand that alerts you when your hot water is ready can ensure relief from a warm beverage is never more than a few minutes away.

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HERBS FOR THE SEASON

One of the reasons I love this time of year is because the air always seems to be permeated with a variety of rich aromatic scents and this is such a wonderful time to enjoy these holiday herbs and spices. My very favorite spice and aroma is cinnamon.

In my view, this is the champion of all spices. It is wonderful in baked goods, applesauce, and warm drinks, but did you know that it helps alleviate indigestion, nausea, can help lower blood sugar levels and has anti-inflammatory properties? Another pungent spice associated with the holidays is cloves. They are actually dried buds of the clove plant. Cloves have several health benefits including supporting liver health, helps your body deal with infections and inflammation, and helps reduce coughing fits. Nutmeg, another favorite holiday spice, makes a great digestive aid. It contains many essential volatile oils that helps relieve pain, helps treat insomnia, and helps blood pressure and circulation. For more information on herbs and how to use them, contact Lois Robertson, Cedar Mountain Medicinals at loislmt@yahoo.com. Warm and Healthy Blessings!

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| DECEMBER 26, 2018

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OBITUARI ES Bonnie Carolyn Crotteau NEWPORT

Bonnie Carolyn Crotteau of Newport passed away Dec. 18, in Spokane, striving to recover from a stroke earlier that Crotteau week. She was 85.

Bonnie was born July 30, 1933, to Herman and Melvina Chappell in Tensed, Idaho. After graduating from Priest River High School in 1950, she attended Kinman Business College in Spokane. Moving to Alexandria, Va., on Dec. 22, 1951, Bonnie married Cyril (Sip) William Crotteau, Jr. of Priest River, who was then a platoon sergeant training engineer troops at nearby Ft. Belvoir. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this past year.

In 1953, Bonnie made a loving home in Northern Idaho, first for her and Sip, and ultimately for their two sons, as they lived for 10 years in Priest River and Sandpoint. The family moved to Newport in 1965.

Throughout, Bonnie was a devoted partner to Sip, a caring mother, homemaker and very active in the community.

Bonnie enjoyed their home on the Pend Oreille River, entertaining family and friends, especially during the summer and holidays seasons. She loved to travel, joining Sip on trips across the U.S. and overseas.

Bonnie ably applied her bookkeeping skills in the family business in Newport, a Chevron Oil distributorship. In the 90s, she served county citizens for two years at Rural Resources office in Newport.

Community and church activities were a major focus of her life outside the home. She was an energetic volunteer, compassionate and dedicated to a number of worthy causes. Bonnie was a leader in the Soroptimist Club and a member of Eastern Star in Newport. As a member of the American Cancer Society, she represented Pend Oreille County at several state organization meetings.

Bonnie was active in the American Lutheran Church in Newport. She was committed to her family, faith, community and country.

Bonnie is survived by her husband C.W. Sip Crotteau, Jr. of Newport; sons Craig Crotteau and Brad Crotteau; grandson Michael Crotteau; granddaughter Jane Crotteau; and sister Bobbie Hollenbeck.

Those wishing to show their respect to Bonnie

may do so at the Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Newport Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church followed by a reception, also at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pend Oreille County Historical Society in Bonnie’s name.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

Gregory Wainwright Geaudreau Jr. BLANCHARD

Gregory Wainwright Geaudreau, Jr., “Wain,” passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 21. He was born Aug. 23, 1929, to Geaudreau Greg and Juliet Geaudreau of Blanchard.

He lived his entire life in the area, and survived being electrocuted at age 12, while living Geaudreau in Spirit Lake. He attended Newport High School (class of 1947). He briefly attended Washington State University, where he met Anne Sprague, whom he married in 1952.

They built a ranch on Hoodoo Loop Road, where they raised Hereford cattle and grew alfalfa for hay. Wain was very proud of his cattle and insisted on continuing the ranch even after he was unable to do any of the labor himself. He and his two brothers also operated the family sawmill, Geaudreau Lumber Company, on Highway 41, for several decades, until going out of business in 1995.

Wain lived life on his own terms, spending his time how he wanted. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and for many years he was in a bowling league with his brothers, with their mother, Juliet, keeping score. He was very involved in the Newport slow pitch league in his mid-life years, volunteering his time and lumber to build the baseball field that bears his name, Wain

Fields. Wain was a member of the Spirit Lake Masonic Lodge, and belonged to the Blanchard Grange, both for more than 50 years. He was a fixture at the State Line Tavern in Oldtown his entire adult life.

Wain was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Geaudreau, his brothers Alfred (Bud) Geaudreau and Richard (Dick) Geaudreau, and his son, William (Bill) Geaudreau. He is survived by two daughters, Gail Geaudreau of Spokane and Michelle Iaci of Round Rock, Texas, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Private burial will be in the Geaudreau family plot in the Newport Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held Jan. 12, starting at 1 p.m., at the Blanchard Grange, 36 Mason Ave., Blanchard.

Remembrances may be made in his name to the Blanchard Grange, P.O. Box 132, Blanchard,

ID 83804, or the Pend Oreille County Historical Society, P.O. Box 1409, Newport, WA 99156.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

Robert Stoffer NEWPORT

Robert “Robbie” Stoffer passed away Friday, Dec. 21, at the age of 56.

A native of the NewportPriest River area, Robbie Stoffer graduated from Priest River Lamana High school.

Throughout his life he enjoyed the sports of billiards and racing, and he was a member and former President of the

Newport Rodeo Association.

He spent many years racing in the stock car division at the Sandpoint Racing Track and was active in the local lawn mower racing circuit for the past eight years, first as a driver and then as an organizer.

Robbie was best known for his humor and love of life.

Robbie will be forever remembered by his wife, Becky Dana; stepchildren, Jen and husband Travis Farley of Puyallup, Wash., and Codie Dana of Polson, Mont.; sister Teresa and her husband Travis Ramsey of Hope, Ark.; nephew Jake and his wife Teresa Stoffer and their three children of Emmit, Ark.; his aunts, Patty Larson of Coeur d’Alene, Colleen and husband Donny Cochrane of Kellogg, Idaho, and Vicki Adamson of Coeur d’Alene; and by his cousins, Eddie

and wife JoAnn Peterson of Rose Lake, Idaho, and Jeff and wife Gloria Peterson of Kellogg, Idaho. Robbie will also be forever cherished by his numerous extended family and dear friends.

A service will be held Friday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. at Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport.

At special request from Robbie, there will be a celebration of his life immediately following at the Stateline Tavern in Oldtown.

At Robbie’s request, memorial donations may be made to Rescue 4 All animal shelter at www. rescue4all.com.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

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P O L I C E R E P O RT S EDITOR’S NOTE: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report, but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights.

Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys.

All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online.

off the road.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Deer Valley Road, Newport, report of subjects coming into the residence and taking items.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report that the complainant wants to speak to deputy about items found in a storage unit.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Frissell Road, Usk, report of damage to a vehicle.

ARREST: Casey Road, Newport, Nadina M. Tyler, 51, of Newport was arrested for domestic violence assault in the fourth degree.

SEX OFFENSE: Usk THREATENING: Vanes Lake Road, Newport, report that the complainant’s neighbors came over to her house mad because she called the game department about them violating hunting regulations. They said she was going to get it.

TRESPASSING: Telephone Road, Newport TRAFFIC HAZARD: Coyote Trail, report of a black Datsun parked in the middle of the lane. No one is around and the lights are not on.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Juanita Lane, Elk, report of shots being fired.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Brian S. Norton, 35, of Oldtown was arrested for failure to appear.

PROWLER: W. Walnut St., report of a subject taking items from a truck.

ARREST: Jared S. Austin, 33, of Newport was arrested on a local warrant felony, a local misdemeanor warrant and an out of state warrant.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19 THREATENING: Pines Road, report of a subject sending death threats to a company in Denver.

DISORDERLY: S. Washington Ave., report that a neighbor came over very high, and asked for a gun, they were very erratic.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Brenda Kay Jamison, 66, of Metaline Falls was arrested for providing a false statement to an officer.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Kelly Drive, report of an officer out with a vehicle.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Leclerc Road, report that a silver Ford SUV passed on the double yellow and it is speeding.

ARREST: Tiffany L. Neis, 36, of Spokane and Lauren M. Loffer, 26, of Stevens County were arrested on Department of Corrections detainers.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. Washington Ave., report that a subject showed up at a residence, acting erratically.

ARREST: Camille C. Camp, 43, of Newport was arrested for DUI.

TUESDAY, DEC. 18 THEFT: Treetop Road, report of packages being taken.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Hwy. 2, report of an employee parking that is obstructing the disabled parking spot.

ATTEMPT-LOCATE: W. 7th St., Newport DRUGS: Sunnyside Drive, Newport, report of a subject who was evicted left a bunch of drugs.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report of a vehicle running into mailboxes.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20, report of a subject jumping in front of the

UTILITY PROBLEM: Pend Oreille Blvd., report of a tree on a power line.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Richard B. Stengel, 42, of Oldtown, was arrested for failure to appear.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: McInnis St., report that a female is stating she knows the whereabouts of three missing children.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of a tree down across the roadway in both lanes.

THEFT: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of the theft of a package.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Granite Road, report of someone’s alarm going off.

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complainant’s vehicle.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: 1st Ave., report of vandalism to the light post at the boat launch.

THURSDAY, DEC. 20 ARREST: Juanita Lane, Eric H. Schuh, 47, of Elk was arrested for domestic violence assault in the fourth degree.

ARREST: Quail Loop, Richard D. Smith, 33, of Spokane was arrested for failure to comply and a DOC detainer.

ARREST: Stanley Court, Tyler C. Turner, 46, of Newport was arrested for failure to comply.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Deer Valley Lane, report that a juvenile male is refusing to leave.

TRESPASSING: W. Spruce St., report that the complainant believes the neighbors cut the fence and have been trespassing.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Heavens Meadows Lane, report that the complainant believes a subject has been trying to run the complainant

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Quail Loop, report of two males trying to get into residence through a sliding door.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, vehicle slide-off reported.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211, report of two vehicle driving erratically, spinning circles in parking lot.

BURGLARY: Rachel Lane, report of video of a female trying to get into residence last night.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Ione Park, report of multiple gunshots heard over last 3 hours DECEASED PERSON: LeClerc Rd. N. report of deceased person.

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MONDAY, DEC. 17 NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS

TUESDAY, DEC. 18 FRAUD: E 5th St., Oldtown

FRIDAY, DEC. 21 ABANDONED VEHICLE: Camden Rd., report of vehicle parked on side of roadway with window busted out SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Stanley Court, report of two subjects going into residence that no one should be at.

TRESPASSING: Doreen Drive, report that neighbors keep riding their snowmobiles through complainant’s property.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Fertile Valley Rd., report of livestock not being cared for.

ACCIDENT: W 4th St., report that complainant’s vehicle was damaged in parking lot.

DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sherman St., Tyler T. Popkin, 24, of Priest River is being charged with domestic battery and attempted strangulation.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, Priest River ACCIDENT SLIDE OFF: Hwy. 57, Priest River ACCIDENT, INJURIES: Hwy. 57, Priest River DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Hwy. 2, Priest River

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19 ACCIDENT, HIT AND RUN: Lakeshore Road, Priest River

THURSDAY, DEC. 20

ARREST: Hwy 20,Dakota C. Strickland, 26, of Ione was arrested on a warrant.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Old Forest Road, Spirit Lake

SATURDAY, DEC. 22

FRIDAY, DEC. 21

ARREST: Blackwell St., Anthony L. White, 18, was arrested for burglary.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of truck driving erratically, into oncoming traffic.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report that dog tried to bite complainant.

FIRE: Roberts Drive, possible forest fire reported.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Horseshoe Lake Rd., report that subject pulled a gun on complainant while trying to purchase a dog.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Spokane Ave., report of female was lying in the roadway under a blanket.

BURGLARY: Steamboat Bay Rd., Coolin, deputies responded to the S Steamboat Bay Rd area of Coolin for a Burglary call.

ARREST: David Torres-Rocha, 32, of Rathdrum was arrested for malicious injury to property in Oldtown.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Blanchard Cutoff, Kyle Finch, 35 of Coeur d’Alene was arrested for domestic battery with traumatic injury, attempted strangulation, and two counts battery in the 1100 block Blanchard Cutoff, Blanchard.

SATURDAY, DEC. 22 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, Priest River

SUNDAY, DEC. 23 NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS.

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2018347 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N NO. 18-2-00165-26 S U M M O N S B Y P U B L I C AT I O N KAY L. PIERCE, an individual Plaintiff, vs.

L.B. FRANCO and M.J. FRANCO, husband and wife; ALVIN E. KELLY and VIRGINIA T. KELLY, husband and wife; INA L. EMERY, a single woman; ALAN E. SHODOWN, a single man; and EUGENE V. SHADOWN Defendants.

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Continued from 7B SHADOWN and LORA E. SHADOWN You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 5th day of December 2018, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, KAY L. PIERCE, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the Plaintiff, Heywood Horn of McNeice Wheeler, PLLC, at his office below state; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court.

The object of this action is to quiet title on the Plaintiff’s real property.

DATED this 28th day of NOVEMBER, 2018.

McNEICE WHEELER, PLLC BY: /s/ Heywood Horn HEYWOOD HORN WSBA# 53544 Attorney for Plaintiff 221 W. Main Ave., Ste 100 Spokane, WA 99201 Published in The Newport Miner December 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2018

and January 2 and 9, 2019.(45-6) __________________________ 2018359 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 18-4-00051-26 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS ( R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 ) Estate of MYRTLE L. GILLMAN, Deceased.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not

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presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: December 12, 2018 Marjorie R. Gillman, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anthony Fry, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner December 12, 19 and 26, 2018.(46-3) ___________________________ 2018356 PUBLIC NOTICE The Lenora Water and Sewer Districts January 2019 meeting will be held on Tuesday January 8th instead of Tuesday January 1st. The meeting takes place at the Skookum Lodge located at 1432 Lenora Drive in Usk. Any questions call the Lenora office at 445-0888.

Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018.(47-2) __________________________

2018358A PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE CAUSE NO.: 16-2-00142-1 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE TO JUDGMENT DEBTORS Date of Judgment: 11/05/2018 Order of Sale: 11/16/2018 Date of Levy: 12/07/2018 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, vs.

DEANNA WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF TIMOTHY E. WILLIAMS; JACK L. WILLIAMS; LAURA L. WILLIAMS; AUTOMATED ACCOUNTS INC.; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES; Defendant(s).

TO: Deanna Williams; Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Timothy E. Williams; Jack L. Williams; Laura L. Williams; Automated Accounts, Inc.; Occupants of the Premises; and any persons or parties unknown claim-

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Continued from 8B ing any right, title, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint; The Superior Court of Pend Oreille County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Pend Oreille County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. The property to be sold is described as: A TRACT OF LAND IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 45 E.W.M., PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 2, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED NORTH 89°35’29” WEST, 1416.00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH ¼ CORNER (GRANITE STONE WITH “+”) OF SAID SECTION 2; THENCE NORTH 0°24’31” EAST, PERPENDICULAR TO SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, 323.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°35’29” EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 2, 1341.35 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE (30 FEET FROM CENTER LINE) OF SPRING VALLEY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 1°43’30” EAST, ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SPRING VALLEY ROAD, 323.72 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2; THENCE NORTH 89°35’29” WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, 1353.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT “A” OF R.S. #1157.

PARCEL NO: 453002 30 0006 Commonly known as: 2600 Spring Valley Road, Newport, Washington 99156 The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m.

Date: Friday, February 01, 2019 Place: Pend Oreille County Hall of Justice; Front Door, East Entrance 229 S. Garden Avenue Newport, WA 99156 The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $208,405.90, together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office.

DATED this 10th day of December 2018 ALAN A. BOTZHEIM, SHERIFF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON by: /s/ Ciara Williamson Ciara Williamson, Civil Deputy Published in The Newport Miner December 19, 26, 2018 and January 2 and 9, 2019.(47-4) ___________________________ 2018361 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 18-4-00054-26 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of HORACE B. FLANAGAN, Deceased.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: December 19, 2018. /s/ Michael T. Flanagan Michael T. Flanagan, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anthony Fry, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018 and

January 2, 2019.(47-3) ___________________________ 2018362 PUBLIC NOTICE S U P E R I O R C O U R T, S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N , C O U N T Y O F SPOKANE NO. 18401908-32 NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 In the Matter of the Estate of BONITA M. GATES, Deceased.

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of 1) thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or 2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 19, 2018. /s/ K. Wesley Clark K. WESLEY CLARK Presented By: STAMPER RUBENS, P.S. /s/ Alan L. Rubens ALAN L. RUBENS, WSBA #12239 Attorney for the Estate Bonita M. Gates West 720 Boone, Suite 200 Spokane, WA 99201 Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018 and January 2, 2019.(47-3) __________________________ 2018363 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 18-4-00052-26 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of RONALD ERICKSON, Deceased.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: December 19, 2018. /s/ Lawrence Sauer Lawrence Sauer, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anthony Fry, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018 and January 2, 2019.(47-3) __________________________ 2018364 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2019-2024 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program; 2019 Construction Program The Pend Oreille County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the 2019-2024 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and the 2019 Construction Program.

This hearing will take place on December 31, 2018 at 10:00am in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 625 W. 4th Street, Newport. For more information, contact Don Ramsey at 509-447-4513. If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, contact Clerk of the Board, 509-447-4119, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018.(47-2) __________________________ 2018369 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on December 11, 2018 receive a complete SEPA Environmental Checklist with supplemental documents prepared

by Brian Walker on behalf of Steve Wilson for a wetland restoration project located near; Petersen Lane and Rocky Gorge Road(FILE NO. SEPA18-003), An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on December 11thh 2018, and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than January 3, 2019. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Bldg, 418 S. Scott St. Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org.

Required Permits: USACE, Ecology & PO County critical areas review Dated: December 12, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018.(47-2) ___________________________ 2018370 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on November 12, 2018 receive a complete SEPA Environmental Checklist with supplemental documents prepared by Pend Oreille County Public Works and did on December 12, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) (FILE NO. SEPA-18-002), Location: Pend Oreille County An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on November 12th 2018, and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this non project action. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than January 3, 2019. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Bldg, 418 S. Scott St. Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org.

Required Permits: Non-Project Action; No Permit Required Dated: December 12, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018.(47-2) _________________________ 2018372 PUBLIC NOTICE TS No WA06000103-16-1 TO No 8684281 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: JORDAN G. KIFER AND AMANDA

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C KIFER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 20140320225 Parcel Number: 17049/453126-22-0001 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 25, 2019, 10:00 AM, at main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W 4th St, Newport, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: Abbreviated Legal: TAX 8 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 26-31-45. THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 31 NORTH, RANGE 45 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN,PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 300 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT SAME SECTION 26;THENCE SOUTH 500 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 28` EAST, 1190 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF ABOVE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER,WHICH IS 233.4 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THAT SAME NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER,ABOVE IDENTIFIED;THENCE NORTH ALONG THAT SAME EAST LINE OF THE ABOVE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER 1086.60 FEET, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT SAME NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER;THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SAME NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER,ABOUT 1020 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CARRIED ON THE C O U N T Y A S S E S S O R ` S TA X ROLLS AS TAX 8. TOGETHER WITH THAT PART OF THE WEST H A L F O F T H E N O RT H W E S T QUARTER OF SECTION 26,TOWNSHIP 31 NORTH, RANGE 45 E . W. M . , P E N D OREILLE C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G T O N D E SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE O F T H E S TAT E R O A D N O . 2 THENCE NORTH 2 DEGREES, 14 MINUTES WEST, 1221.50 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF TAX 8 AS CARRIED ON THEASSESSOR`S ROLLS;THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES, 28 MINUTES EAST, 30 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO GEORGE M. SMITH, ET UX, RECORDED APRIL 22,1968 IN BOOK 48 OF DEEDS, PAGE 260, INSTRUMENT NO. 126226; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SAID SMITH LAND TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON RECORDED FEBRUARY 3, 1958, BOOK 35 OF D E E D S , PA G E 6 2 8 ; T H E N C E SOUTH 0 DEGREES,28 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID STATE LAND 534.1 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH ALONG SAID STATE LAND 400.4 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WASY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO.2; T H E N C E N O R T H E A S T E R LY, ALONG SAID STATE HIGHWAY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL NO. 453126 22 0001. APN: 17049/453126-22-0001 More commonly known as 321 CHRISANN LN, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated December 8, 2014, executed

by JORDAN G. KIFER AND AMANDA C KIFER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded December 15, 2014 as Instrument No. 20140320225 and re-recorded March 3, 2016 as Instrument No. 20160324264 and re-recorded on 02/09/2017 as Instrument No. 20170327472 and the beneficial Continued on 10B

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Continued from 9B interest was assigned to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC and recorded January 24, 2017 as Instrument Number 20170327336 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From June 1, 2016 To September 4, 2018 Number of Payments 1 $1,530.91 12 $1,504.76 4 $1,510.31 11 $1,543.30 Total $42,605.57 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION June 1, 2016 September 4, 2018 $182.97 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: December 8, 2014 Note Amount:$263,311.00 Interest Paid To: May 1, 2016 Next Due Date: June 1, 2016 Current Beneficiary: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Contact Phone No: 866-549-3583 Address: 3043 Townsgate Road #200, Westlake Village, CA 91361 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $256,814.76, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on January 25, 2019. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 14, 2019, (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 January 14, 2019 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the January 14, 2019 (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 entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, PennyMac Loan Services, LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS AMANDA KIFER 632 F ST, BLAINE, WA 98230 JORDAN KIFER 632 F ST, BLAINE, WA 98230 AMANDA C KIFER 321 CHRISANN LN, NEWPORT, WA 99156-8553 AMANDA C KIFER 1707 S PENDERGAST AVE, YUMA, AZ 85364-5118 AMANDA C KIFER PO Box 251, Ione, WA 99139 JORDAN G KIFER 321 CHRISANN LN, NEWPORT, WA 99156-8553 JORDAN G KIFER 1707 S PENDERGAST AVE, YUMA, AZ 85364-5118 JORDAN G KIFER PO Box 251, Ione, WA 99139 by both first class and certified mail on June 6, 2017, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place June 6, 2017 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants or Tenants. The purchaser at the Trustee’s sale is

entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home.

See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you.

If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud. gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership. wa.gov Dated: September 14,2018 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 500 Union Street, Suite 620 Seattle, WA 98101 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic at 702-659-7766ISL Number 49536, Pub Dates: 12/26/2018, 01/16/2019, THE NEWPORT MINER

Firms desiring consideration shall submit a complete qualification package and any other pertinent data to further assist the selection committee in evaluating the firm’s qualification to: Russ Pelleberg, City Administrator. Qualification packages should be submitted to arrive no later than 2:00 PM on January 07, 2019.

One firm will be selected for the project based upon the following criteria categories, weighted as indicated: Qualification of key personnel (2); Relevant experience as demonstrated on previous projects (2); Previous performance (1); Expressed interest in the project (1); Washington State Certified Minority Enterprise Participation (.5). The most highly rated firm will be selected for negotiation of the professional service contract.

The project is partially funded through the Community Economic Revitalization Board with local funds provided by the Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council and

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

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

Published in The Newport Miner on December 26, 2018 and January 2, 2019.(48-2) __________________________

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2018374 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The following ordinance was adopted at the regular meeting of the Newport City Council on 12/17/2018.

ORDINANCE 2058 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, WASHINGTON ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET WHEREAS, required notices and public hearings have been held, and; WHEREAS, the public has been provided the opportunity to comment on the estimated budget, NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The following revenues and expenditures for the specified funds are appropriated:

REVENUES: EXPENDITURES: Current Expense $2,194,200.00 $2,194,200.00 Street $1,263,390.00 $1,263,390.00 Real Estate Excise Tax $162,500.00 $162,500.00 Tourism Promotion $54,500.00 $54,500.00 South Bench Water Project $6,384,222.00 $6,384,222.00 Water/Sewer Operating $2,897,804.00 $2,897,804.00 Clearing Funds $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Total all funds: $12,956,616.00 $12,956,616.00 SECTION 2: The Treasurer/City Clerk is hereby directed to move revenues and expenditures from line to line within these funds as necessary to administer this budget excluding the ending fund balances.

SECTION 3: The Treasurer/City Clerk is hereby directed to deposit 60% of property and sales tax revenue to the Current Expense fund and 40% of property and sales tax revenue to the street fund throughout the year as it is receipted in.

SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect beginning January 01, 2019.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, WASHINGTON THIS 17th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2018.

By: /s/ Shirley Sands Shirley Sands, Mayor Attest: /s/Nickole North Nickole North, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: “Telephonically approved” Tom Metzger, City Attorney

Published in The Newport Miner Published in the Newport Miner December 26, 2018.(48) December 26, 2018 and January _________________________________________________________ 16, 2019.(48,51) __________________________ 2018371 PUBLIC NOTICE 2018373 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING(S): PUBLIC NOTICE 2019 BUDGET SETTING LEGAL NOTICE 2 0 1 9 R AT E S E T T I N G The following ordinance was adNotice is hereby given that the Town of Cusick has a special session of opted at the regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for December 27, 2018 and will be conducting 2 Newport City Council on 12/17/2018. public hearings regarding the afore mentioned topics.

The complete text of this ordinance It is planned that the Council will vote on and resolve all the afore menis available for review at City Hall tioned issues. during regular business hours.

The proposed budget is: ORDINANCE NO. 2057 Revenue: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF 001 General (all) Fund: 194,486 NEWPORT WASHINGTON UP108 General beginning balance: 81,534 DATING THE CITY’S PARKS AND 308 Water/Sewer Replacement Reserve: 90,000 RECREATION PLAN. 400 Sewer: 102,000 401 Water: 256,000 Published in the Newport Miner 408 Water/Sewer beginning balance: 197,537 December 26, 2018.(48) 411 CDBG Grant: 602,000 ___________________________ Expenses: 001 General: 117,000 2018375 308 W/S Replacement: 85,000 PUBLIC NOTICE 400 Sewer: 100,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 401 Water: 215,000 S O L I C I TAT I O N 411 CDBG Grant: 602,000 Request for statement of QualificaThere will be discussion regarding current rates and rate setting for 2019. tions (RSQ) Rates proposed are : City of Newport Request for QualiWater: fication Data to Furnish Consulting Meter Size Proposed Current Services 5/8 x3/4

40.00 32.00 The City of Newport, Washington 1”

50.00 40.00 is requesting proposals for profes1 1/2”

100.00 80.00 sional services to conduct a market 2”

160.00 128.00 feasibility study for a proposed hotel/ 3” motel in the City of Newport. The fea4”

500.00 400.00 sibility study should address the cur6”

3000.00 rent and projected market demand Sewer:

Proposed Current analysis for the number, type and 5/8 x1 meter inside 40.00 28.82 duration of hotel/motel stays in the 5/6 x1 meter outside 60.00 37.04 City, a competitiveness analysis on 1” meter inside

50.00 33.35 what a new hotel/motel facility must 1” meter outside 75.00 43.35 do to provide a unique alternative 2” meter inside 160.00 47.56 to the current hotel/motel stock and 2” meter outside 240.00 61.78 be successful, an economic analyWritten comments must be submitted by December 29th, 2018 to Jennifer sis of how the hotel/motel franchise Lee, Cusick Town Clerk, PO Box 263, Cusick, WA 99119. Written or oral will impact the City, a traffic study comments may also be submitted at the public hearing before the Cusick to include the impact of traffic flow Town Council. All comments received will be included as a part of the public surrounding the potential hotel/motel record that is forwarded to the Town Council before final action is taken. site including a traffic analysis of If you would like to receive notices regarding future meetings and public reverting Washington Avenue back hearings or current information see our Facebook page Cusick Town Hall to a two-way traffic pattern, and a or visit our website at www.townofcusick.com. If you have questions reproforma for a potential hotel/motel. garding this or related matters, please call Jennifer Lee at 509-445-1718.

The budget for Consulting services Dated: December 17, 2018 to complete the feasibility study is $66,667.00 with the feasibility study Published in The Newport Miner December 19 and 26, 2018.(47-2) to be completed by July of 2019. ________________________________________________________