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Pike netting program begins, anglers unhappy State, tribe aim to remove 87 percent of the pike population

the goal is to catch them before they reproduce.

Over the last seven years the pike population has increased from

BY JANELLE ATYEO about 400 fish to 10,000, and the OF THE MINER voracious predators have taken a bite out of the native fish populaUSK – For nearly four weeks tion. now 150-foot nets have been set Once the gill netting wraps up up along the Pend Oreille River around April 23, biologists will do and backwater sloughs. It’s part their annual spring index survey to of the efforts to reduce the numlearn about how many pike are still bers of non-native northern pike, out there. Depending on the catch but anglers are unhappy to see rates during that survey, the state the state taking away what they and the tribe will decide if the popusay is a profitable fishery for Pend lation has been reduced enough or Oreille County. if they’ll do another round of gill Working with the Kalispel netting. If more than two pike are Tribe of Indians, the Washington found per net in the spring survey, State Departgill netting will ment of Fish and If more than two pike are resume through Wildlife is aim- found per net in the spring June. ing to reduce the So far the catch pike population survey, gill netting will has been averagby 87 percent, ing about 10 pike resume through June. killing about per net, said Jason 5,700 fish.

Connor, fisheries It’s a plan so unpopular with project manager for the Kalispel local anglers that the gill nets Natural Resources Department. It’s have been subject to overnight a little less than they were hoping to vandalism, which is against the get, but cold weather early on and law. fluctuations of the river level were Sixteen nets were put out factors in the results. He expects the March 19, starting in the Rivercatch rates to pick up. bend area. Last week, crews were Most of the pike they’ve pulled in working near Skookum Creek are smaller than 20 inches, averagand Everett Island, working their ing 3 or 4 pounds. way south. They’ll eventually Connor said they’re having the end up at Ashenfelter Bay just pike processed at a commercial outside of Newport in late April. fertilizer plant. WDFW and the tribe Spawning for pike peaks in the third or fourth week of April, and SEE PIKE, 2A

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Chuck LittleCrow, left, and Shane Harvey bring in pike from the gill nets set at Pow Wow Slough on the Kalispel Indian Reservation during the first week of netting in late March.

New coaching policy draws criticism at school board

Newport will lose good coaches, board told

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – More than 30 parents, students and coaches turned out to protest a decision to not offer coaching contracts to three Newport High School coaches at

the school board meeting Monday night, April 9.

Newport athletic director Gary Coe, with the support of the district superintendent Jason Thompson, has started a new policy of limiting coaches to just one sport a year. That meant two sport coaches - Mike Frederick and Jamie Pancho – likely won’t

be asked to coach more than one sport. Pancho coaches girls volleyball and boys basketball.

Apparently he is being asked to choose which one to coach. Frederick coaches girls basketball and cross country. Wrestling coach Terry Haney did not have his SEE COACH, 2A

Post office closures on hold

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

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Easter egg mad scramble Youngsters hurry to gather Easter eggs in Newport City Park Saturday morning, April 7. The annual hunt didn’t last long once the kids took off from the starting line at 10 a.m. Many stuck around after filling their baskets to pose for pictures with the Easter Bunny. The sun came out in time for the holiday after a week of cool, rainy weather.

METALINE – The fate of the Metaline post office is still undecided. At the urging of U.S. Senators, the U.S. Postal Service has put a moratorium on any of the proposed closures until at least May 15.

The post office in Metaline was one of more than 3,600 on the list for possible closures. A public meeting on the matter was held

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last October and a decision was part of a nationwide movement expected at the led by the end of March.

American Some representatives Last week, a Postal Workers crowd gathered who are against the rural union, urging closures have said shutting Congress to in front of the Newport post of- down rural offices would take some acfice Friday, April tion to help the 6 with signs that save less than 1 percent in cash-strapped said “Save our Postal Service. the annual budget. post office.” The Further demNewport office is not on the list of onstrations are planned around possible closures.

The Friday demonstration was SEE POST, 2A

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Ione moves forward with lift station repairs

Tribe opposes Spokane casino

IONE – The town of Ione is applying for a $1 million grant to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility.

Upgrading the lift stations was going to be part of the project too, but it was too expensive. The town has approved moving forward with the lift station upgrade, funding it with a low-interest loan through a Public Works Trust Fund. Funding will be available in 2014.

The total upgrade is estimated to cost $165,000.

The 20-year loan will come with a 1 percent interest rate, which the town will pay back with payments estimated at $9,200 per year.

The Eighth Street lift station has been in service for 54 years.

Several repairs over the last few years have cost about $20,000 each.

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is asking for others to join them in opposing the Spokane Tribe’s proposal to build a casino in Airway Heights, near the Kalispel’s Northern Quest Casino. The comment period ends April 16.

A letter went out last month, addressed to community partners.

“Revenues from Northern Quest provide the tribal government with necessary funding for essential government operations, educational services and elder support,” tribal council member Curt Holms said in the letter.

He said the casino is the only economic generator for the tribe.

The Pend Oreille County commissioners have

PUD sets wholesale fiber rates

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – PUD commissioners set the wholesale rates for fiber optic connections at their regular meeting Tuesday, April 10.

After much discussion the commissioners voted unanimously to set the residential rates at an introductory rate of $35 per month that will be available through the end of 2013. After that the rate will climb to $50 per month for standard class service, which is what most small businesses and residences will use.

The rate is what will be charged retail service providers, who will set the actual rate that customers will pay.

Pend Oreille Public Utility District commissioners looked at various scenarios on a spreadsheet presentation. By making adjustments to the number of people subscribing, the rate charged per customer and the length of time the PUD takes to pay back the $4.25 million it borSEE FIBER, 2A

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formally spoken out against the proposal.

“The Tribe’s Northern Quest Resort and Casino is essential in enabling the Tribe to not only improve lives of their membership living on the Reservation in Usk, but to enhance the economic climate and sustainability of the entire county,” the board wrote in a letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs dated June 27, 2011.

Holms said the tribe is the county’s largest employer, providing more than 391 jobs.

“The Spokane market cannot support and maintain two gaming facilities in such close proximity,” commissioners wrote.

Comments can be sent to Stanley Speaks, Northwest Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Region, 911 Northeast 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97232.

Board formed to zone land around Ione airport IONE – An airport zoning board has been named to begin creating land use zones around the Ione airport.

The aim is to make the area safer, explained Ione councilman John Redinger. Once zones are created, they wouldn’t affect anyone who currently has buildings or tall trees in the area, he said. The zones would be used for future planning.

Before zones are established, public input will be taken at hearings, the date of which has yet to be set.

The board members were just recently established, including councilmen Redinger and Charles Spears, Pend Oreille County commissioners John Hankey and Diane Wear, and private individual Tom Sullivan, who is a pilot that uses the airport. County community development director Mike Lithgow will be involved as well.

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Oldtown could get landmark clock tower OLDTOWN – The Oldtown city council discussed purchasing a clock tower to serve as a city landmark at its meeting Monday, April 9. Mayor Lonnie Orr said it would be a long term project. The city doesn’t currently have the funds to purchase the clock, which could cost anywhere from $6,000 to $10,000.

Much like the clock in front of Newport City Hall, it would stand 10- to 17-feet high with the pedestal. There are options for solarpower clocks and backlit faces.

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Orr said the clock could be the focal point if the city ever builds a community center or new city hall.

Also at Monday’s meeting, the board approved a franchise agreement with Inland Power, an easement for the water district to cross city land and a business license for Northern Star Plumbing.

They revisited the issue of street lighting on the overpass on Highway 41. City officials talked to Avista, but the power company has no way to feed power to poles in that area.

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Parents, coaches and students turned out to speak at the Newport School Board meeting Monday night, April 9 about a decision by the Newport administration to limit coaches to just one sport per school year.

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coaching contract renewed.

“They told me they wanted to take the program in a different direction,” Haney said the day after the school board meeting.

“We don’t like the way this has come about,” Gary Young told the board during the Monday night meeting. He questioned why the decision was made without community input. “We don’t appreciate (the school) being run like a corporation,” he said. He said two of the coaches were asked not to coach and the third was asked to choose which of the two sports he wanted to continue coaching.

Shelly Mullaley asked the board to give the decision more thought.

“When this is brought about on at once, it’s going to raise questions,” she said. “Some (of the coaches) have been here a long time.”

Cusick school board member Kelly Driver said her son wrestled at Newport.

“You do have a quality coach,” she said.

Haney said he was surprised by coaching evaluations, instituted for the first time this year.

“I felt like it came out of left field,” he said. “There was no warning, no discussion.”

He said some involved in the evaluation process had no idea what was involved in the Newport wrestling program.

Mitch Stratton said the community should have been consulted.

“I’m absolutely livid about this,” Stratton said. “We’re taxpayers here. Why not consult us?”

He said it was hurtful when people get pushed out of positions

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regular business.

They heard that the free breakfast program has worked out well.

“We served one third more students and are still breaking even,” business manager Tom Crouch told the board.

It cost the district $11,056 to serve 8,341 students breakfast for free this year, compared to $11,050 to serve 6,284 students who ate breakfast at the district during the same time last year. In 2011 some students paid for breakfast, some got a reduced price and some ate for free, depending on the household income.

School board members also heard that the district will receive $652,090 in a Energy Operational Cost Savings grant from the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. The total project cost to improve the district’s energy efficiency is $1.08 million. The district will pay for the difference with 10-year, non-voted bonds.

The increased energy efficiency will save money, but directors said previously that the real value to the upgrade is extending the life of the buildings.

In other business the board: * Adopted the 2012-13 school calendar. School will start the day after Labor Day and conclude June 13, 2013. There are two snow days scheduled – Feb. 15 and May 24, 2013. School conferences will take place on Monday and Tuesday in October next year, which is a change. They were previously held at the end of the week. They will still be held at on Wednesday and Thursday, March 6-7. * Accepted $486 that was raised during McDonald’s McTeacher night appreciation fundraiser.

PIKE | Pike removed from sport list FROM PAGE 1

Pike tournaments planned for spring, summer

are sharing the cost of having them transported. Last year, pike caught in the study were donated to the Newport Food Bank. High mercury levels were a concern, however.

It’s mostly pike ending up in the nets, but about a quarter of the catch is a mix of other fish species.

When the water level is high, the pike congregate in the sloughs and backwaters where it’s several degrees warmer than the river.

The nets are set in the afternoon and pulled the following morning.

Depending on the catch, they either re-set them in the same spot or move them to a new location.

Earlier this year, the state fish and wildlife commission removed pike from the list of sport fish, meaning the state will officially no longer promote the pike fishery. The commission also added a two-pole endorsement for the Pend Oreille River. There is no minimum size for the pike that are caught and no daily limit. Anglers are expected to take about 300 pike by late April.

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for no good reason.

Others pointed out that the district had violated their own policies, which state that the district would work to communicate with the public. Coe, who was not at Monday night’s meeting, said previously that coaching two sports takes a year round commitment.

At Monday night’s meeting, Thompson said that the high school principal and athletic director made the decision about the coaching contracts. He said any changes are being made with the good of the program in mind.

He pointed out that the individual evaluations were confidential and couldn’t be discussed in public.

School board chairman Lynn Kaney had previously said that he did not oppose the decision to limit coaches to one sport. He cited time away from class as one reason for such a policy for coaches who were teachers.

Kaney said the board was only there to listen and wouldn’t take any action on the matter at Monday night’s meeting.

Board members appeared to have differing awareness of the policy. School board member April Owen said that the board generally trusts the administration to handle matters like this, until a situation like this arises. She thanked the speakers for brining the matter to the school board.

The board met in executive session at the end of the night to discuss the situation, Thompson said.

Thompson said that he wouldn’t discuss what was a personnel decision. He said the administration will deal with each one individually. After the public comment period, the board went on to their

USK – The Kalispel Tribe will host two pike derbies this year, one in late June – June 29, 30 and July 1 – and one in early August – Aug. 3, 4 and 5 – during the powwow weekend. Jason Conner, fisheries project manager for the Kalispel Natural Resources Department, said they hope to have $10,000 or more in cash or prizes up for grabs, and they’re seeking donations currently.

The derbies will be free to enter. Conner said they’re trying to make it a family friendly community event. It will be open to any legal method of fishing – from a boat or from the shore – and prizes will be given for the biggest and smallest and a number of other categories. Conner hopes to find a sponsor for a special tagged fish category.

Information and rules will be at www.kalispeltribe.com.

The Spokane chapter of Mountain Muskies is holding their Pike Spring Fling open tournament Saturday, April 14, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cusick Boat Launch. Registration is $15 per person. More information is available at www.MountainMuskies. com.

The Boundary Reservoir Northern Pike Contest is May 5-6 at the Western Star Bar and Grill in Metaline. Call 509-446-2105 or 206-386-4580.

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rowed for 10 years, they could see what impacts the various scenarios had on cash flow.

John Jordan, director of finance and administrative services for Pend Oreille PUD, said just how many people will sign up for the service is unknown.

“We have no real sense as to how many customers will sign up,” he said.

The working premise is that 660 households will sign up in 2012 and 1,109 the next year. The PUD projects about 200 additional customers a year until 2,015 are signed up by 2019. In 2020, the PUD’s wholesale rate will increase to $60 a month for standard service.

Jordan said commissioners could set the rates now and change them later, if they wanted.

Commissioners wanted to see how a 20-year payback of the $4.25 million loan would affect rates, instead of the 10-year payback.

They also looked at using the $35 wholesale introductory rate as the regular rate.

Jordan said that the PUD loses flexibility if it goes to a 20-year payback and extends the $35 fee beyond 2013. If not as many people take the service as is hoped, electricity ratepayers will end up subsidizing the fiber system, he said.

Commissioner Curt Knapp wanted the $35 rate extended another year, since most people won’t be able to take advantage of it in 2012.

Commissioner Rick Larson was in favor of going with the rates they had been planning – $35 a month until the end of 2013, then increasing them to $50 a month. He said the PUD would come up about $175,000 short if the introductory rate were extended a year.

In the end, the board voted unanimously to pass a resolution authorizing the rates and policies.

The resolution will take effect May 1.

Jordan said that he didn’t think a rate lower than $35 a month was

POST | Congress has been discussing postal reform bill FROM PAGE 1

the country on tax day, April 17.

Along with many rural post offices on the list for possible closures, some big city offices and processing centers may be shut down as well, including offices at Dishman and Hillyard in Spokane.

There are 41 sites on the closure list in Washington. Idaho could see up to 30 closures across the state.

None in Bonner County are on the list.

Offices were selected at the Postal Service headquarters in Washington, D.C. Staff looked for offices where revenue is down and also considered how far the next closest post office would be.

Congress has been discussing a postal reform bill. Some represen-

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practical.

Cory George of Pend Oreille Valley Network, an Internet service provider, made a couple points during the meeting.

George said that, tentatively, POVN plans on adding $36 or $37 or so a month to the introductory wholesale rate to come up with a retail monthly rate.

He warned that people who use a lot of bandwidth constantly could run up a big bill, as POVN would need to charge quite a bit to break even. He said they tried downloading non-stop for about three days and that cost about $800 before they stopped.

“It’s similar to what leaving a welder on would do to your electric bill,” he said.

One man commented that the PUD needs to take the county’s poverty into account when setting rates. He said that he can get “pretty good,” high speed Internet for $60 a month.

Jordan said that the PUD would have a better idea how many people will sign up after the open house held Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10.

Property owners will be asked to give permission for the PUD to install the fiber box on their property.

People will also get a DVD the PUD made outlining the advantages of broadband service.

One of the biggest advantages to signing up now if you are a property owner, is that the PUD will pay all the cost of getting the fiber to the customer’s home as long as customers sign up with a retail service provider by March 31, 2013. This will include some in remote areas far from the main roads. After that date, the PUD will bill for the cost of line extensions that exceed $1,500.

Getting people to sign up is key to the project’s success.

Working with a database, the PUD will systematically try to contact people, first with the open house, then with a phone call and eventually going door to door if necessary.

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tatives who are against the rural closures have said shutting down rural offices would save less than 1 percent in the annual budget. In recent years, the Postal Service has seen a $9 or $10 billion shortfall.

Lawmakers have pointed to a 2006 law that requires the postal service to pay $5.5 billion a year to “prefund” retiree benefits as a major problem.

Ending Saturday mail service and cutting as many was 80,000 jobs are other options being discussed, along with phasing out door-todoor delivery for 35 million households. Instead of having a dedicated curbside box, some neighborhoods would have a corner cluster box.

The Metaline post office has two employees currently, one working full time and one part time.

L A ST Y E A R This week last year, the Newport area saw a trace of snow on April 17 and 18.

The week was otherwise rainy with highs in the 50s and lows between 40 and 26.

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BR I E FLY Police will target aggressive drivers PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Police Department will be teaming with other city, county and state law enforcement agencies looking for aggressive drivers between April 19 and April 30.

During these dates officers will be conducting emphasis patrols at various locations around the city, strictly enforcing aggressive driving, speeding and seat belt laws to help reduce the number of fatal and injury accidents in our area.

During March the Priest River Police Department conducted an impaired driver emphasis.

PRPD Officers dedicated 29 hours toward finding impaired drivers and made 26 traffic stops resulting in only one speeding citation and one unsafe equipment citation being issued.

In 2010, aggressive driving was a contributing factor in 52 percent of all crashes in Idaho. The No. 1 contributing factor for fatal and serious injury crashes was speed.

The economic cost of crashes involving speed was $1.2 billion dollars, which represents 47 percent of the total cost of all the crashes in Idaho.

The department’s goal is to reduce motor vehicle related deaths and serious injuries by decreasing crashes as a result of speed.

Studded tires must be off after Monday OLYMPIA – The deadline to remove studded snow tires from your vehicle is the end of Monday, April 16 in Washington.

Normally, studded tires are legal in Washington from Nov. 1 to March 31. The Department of Transpiration extended the deadline due to winter driving conditions.

In Idaho, studded tires are legal each year until April 30.

Board of health meets April 18 NEWPORT – The regular meeting of the Board of Health of Northeast Tri County Health District will be held Wednesday, April 18 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at Michael’s Café, 208 S. Washington Ave. in Newport.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Public input is welcome.

This meeting site is barrier free. People needing special accommodations should contact Kelly LeCaire at Northeast Tri County Health District at 509-684-1301 or 1-800-827-3218 by April 13.

Lenora district seeks commissioner USK – The Lenora Water and Sewer District is looking for a third member to fill out its board of commissioners.

To represent the district, you must own property and be a registered voter in the Lenora district, which covers Camelot and Skookum Rendezvous south of Usk. Those interested can send a resume to P.O. Box 297, Usk WA 99180 or email lenorawatersewer@gmail.com. The district hopes to have all applications in by mid-April.

The board includes chairwoman Iris Baker and member Richard Johnson. Charles Anderson resigned March 26 when he had to move out of the area due to his wife’s health.

The board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at 1091 Lenora Drive.

Newport school board meeting changes to April 24 NEWPORT – The Newport school board will hold its next regular meeting Tuesday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the district office. The meetings are usually held on a Monday, so this is a day later.

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Diamond Lake resident Joe Cagianut, center, asks questions of Sewell engineers during their presentation about high water issues Wednesday, April 4 at the Diamond Lake Improvement Association meeting. Commissioner Diane Wear, left, sat in to listen to local concerns.

Lake residents discuss high water

Group may deal with beaver dams before taking on expensive dredging operation

By Janelle Atyeo Of The Miner

DIAMOND LAKE – Members of the lake association at Diamond Lake have been looking into ways to relieve flooding this spring. While dredging the lake’s outlet looks to be an expensive undertaking, putting drainage tubes through the beaver dams there may provide some relief in the meantime.

Engineers from James A. Sewell and Associates gave a report at the Diamond Lake Improvement Association’s monthly meeting Wednesday, April 4, explaining the options for getting water flowing through the outlet channel and the costs involved. Nearly 50 people attended the meeting at the Diamond Lake Fire Hall where there was standing room only.

Resident Tom VandeVanter said people need a way to protect their shorelines. He thinks there are some large cottonwood trees that are in danger of falling in the water if erosion continues.

“People need to be able to protect their stuff. They’re losing things.

They’re losing ground,” he said.

Hearing that dredging the outlet could cost upwards of $25,000, the DLIA board made no decisions on how to proceed. Sewell Engineers will continue to study the lake level and plan to use SONAR technol-

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ogy to map the bottom of the outlet channel, probably this Thursday.

DLIA president Geri Guinn said it looks like they will be addressing the beaver dam issue before doing any dredging. They have discussed installing beaver tubes like those used at Sacheen Lake.

“But we have to be very careful because we don’t want to flood Sacheen,” Guinn said.

In the meantime, residents continue sandbagging.

“That’s all we can do,” Guinn said.

Pend Oreille County is providing

sandbags at the Diamond Lake fire station and at the Sacheen Lake station at 6131 Highway 211.

Mobilizing dredge is highest cost Residents at last week’s meeting asked what would be done to mitigate downstream impacts. Sewell engineer Eric Eldenburg explained that any dredging work would take place in the late summer or fall when the water level is down in See lake, 6A

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OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gresession if they don’t have a goire said just before midnight budget deal. Gregoire said she Monday that lawmakers have doesn’t want to go into special not yet struck a budget deal, session – even for a day – bedespite a marathon 11-hour cause it takes everything “back negotiation meeting. Gregoire to square one.” presented a compromise budThe House voted to pass the get to legislative leaders early latest Democratic budget proposMonday afternoon that she said al with a 54-43 vote Thursday included “a whole new set of ofafternoon, April 5. House Repubfers,” according to a report from licans have criticized the majorthe Capital Record. ity party leadership, “We’ve made prog- “The majority party saying they should ress over 11 hours, … left little time focus on negotiating but we’re not done in good faith. and everybody is still for discussion or “It looks to me working,” Gregoire debate.” like they are pursaid at a late night posefully and very press conference. intentionally creatRep. Joel Kretz Lawmakers have ing an atmosphere R-Wauconda been at odds over of failure so they a series of reforms, can point fingers including changes to health and deflect the blame,” said Rep. insurance benefits for K-12 Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda. “The employees, ending some pension majority party leadership waited benefits for new state workers, until the final weeks of session to and a four-year balanced budget release their budget proposals. requirement.

They left little time for discussion Gregoire did not say what was or debate.” in her proposal, but said she beHe said the Republican plan lieves it is politically doable with would get Washington working. “no unintended consequences.”

They would revamp the permitThe 30-day special session ting process for projects, give came to a close at the end of the start-up businesses some tax day Tuesday, and lawmakers relief and reign in state agency will be facing another special rule making and regulations.

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or months, we have seen a parade of people coming into the office with plans for their event or festival. Many of these summer highlights have been around for decades, pleasing generations, and others are just a few years into their attempts to become part of the community scene. One familiar comment from these community volunteers is that they need help; in fact, their numbers are declining each year and some may have to shut down their event. There is a way to solve this problem if people believe they are worth saving.

For small town newspaper people the summer event season is the rich material for pages of stories and pictures before and after they occur; they seem to be scheduled in this region on every weekend, all summer. Sometimes there are two or three per weekend. These events are what make the rich texture of rural life people love.

The elements include parades, vendors, entertainment, intoxicating smells from food cooking outside and gathering of friends and neighbors on a warm summer day. The themes vary but the purpose is the same; a good old fashioned gathering, full of family fun. So, if we agree we want to keep these events for generations to enjoy, there is something everyone can do.

The first is to volunteer to help. A person doesn’t have to be the leader; there are many things they can help do during the planning and event. Just call the organizers and ask for a job, tell them your strengths and limitations. Everyone is welcome.

The second thing is to attend an event this summer. They are for the people in the community and the organizers’ largest reward is a good happy crowd.

Watch the newspaper this spring and summer for information about events. We’ll be at them and hope to see you before, helping out and at the event having fun.

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Obama instructs Supreme Court on health care I for one will be waiting with baited breath for the Supreme Court to announce its decision on the constitutionality of the Obama health care act now that the president has instructed the nine justices it better be a yes.

President Obama has done some dumb things in what he already refers to as his first term and claims he has earned reelection but he may have opened the wrong door in the political arena and will get the tiger instead of the lady.

Our founding fathers created three separate branches of government, giving each its own powers and authority not to be infringed upon by the others.

I’d like to have been a mouse in the corner at the Temple of Justice when the justices of the Supreme Court heard what came out of the mouth of the head of the executive branch at an April 2 public news conference.

“I’m confident that the Supreme Court will not take what would be an unprecedented extraordinary step of overturning a law that was passed by a strong majority of a democratically elected Congress.

“And I’d just remind conservative commentators that for years what we’ve heard is the biggest problem on the bench was judicial activism or a lack of judicial restraint, that an unelected group of people would somehow overturn a duly constituted and passed law. Well, this is a good example. And I’m pretty confident that this court will recognize that and not take that step.”

The women on the court are pretty much in Obama’s pocket but I suspect the men, even the one liberal man, may not take lightly being told what to do in their own bailiwick. Perhaps the president’s short stint as a constitutional law professor convinced him he was now in the same league as the Supremes.

He is not. If he ever had to plead a case before them, they’d have him for lunch. But his warning to vote his way or else, i.e., be accused of judicial activism, has put them in one

heckuva spot.

I’m not saying they would deliberately overturn the law just to show him who runs that show. Remember he chewed them out at his state of the union speech for what he figured was bollixing up the campaign finance act so they owe him GUEST one. Or that OPINION they would bow down and OK it Adele to avoid damFerguson aging the presCorrespondent tige of the first black president.

But whatever they do, they will have to justify it as if their lives depended on it.

This will be the most carefully written opinion in their careers.

Chief Justice Roberts will write it if he is in the majority of the vote on the opinion. If he is not, he names the person on the other side who’ll do it.

I think a vast majority of Americans are hoping the court dumps Obamacare as unconstitutional in its core – making Americans buy health insurance or pay a penalty. The parts of it that are desirable, such as no ban on pre-existing conditions preventing acceptance, can easily be written up in a separate bill as they return to doing a better job of total reform.

The president declared it was passed on a close vote. He lied.

It got 60 votes in the Senate and 219-212 in the House and was never explained before passage despite Obama’s pledge as a candidate and promise to give time for voters to analyze it. There’s nothing he can do to the justices if they refuse to be told how to vote and they surely are aware they will be admired, rather than scorned, for doing the unprecedented extraordinary right thing.

(Adele Ferguson can be reached at P.O. Box 69, Hansville, WA 98340.)

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To the editor: It is apparent from letters The Miner Newspapers have received concerning Pend Oreille County’s shoreline management plan that some people still do not understand the importance of an effective plan (ref. Bureaucratic agencies overstep their bounds, April 4, 2012). If anyone still doubts the necessity of prudent shoreline management, please examine some facts as they appear in last week’s edition of The Miner.

The picture of overland water and mudflow on page 3A dramatically demonstrates the need for adequate buffer zones along wetlands, streams, rivers and lakes. Natural riparian vegetation slows the water flow, filters the mud and God only knows what else, as it moves through the watershed.

The need for stream and lakeside set back zones to protect expensive developments and the environment as well is dramatically depicted in the picture of high water on Diamond Lake. This picture and the accompanying article made the front page.

When developments are built too close to a lake or on a wetland or flood plain, it is only a matter of time before the property is damaged and the environment is degraded.

Attempts to rectify the situation with expensive technological activities like dredging, pumping, diking and dams are temporary and only partially effective at best; they are also wasteful of energy and resources and damaging to the environment in themselves.

Shoreline planning and prudent land use practices prevent damage to developments and the natural resources. This is the goal of a shoreline management plan. It will save everyone from spending immense amounts of money on temporary artificial fixes.

-Ted Kardos, Sr. Newport

Republicans use safety to take away our rights To the editor: Now that our conservative 5/4 Supreme Court has ruled, we have strip searches to go along with our TSA x-rays and pat downs.

Republicans say they want to get the government out of our way but keep creating laws that put the government in front of our privacy. Thanks to the Supreme Court, the police can search inside of your body with-

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out any reason except the need to ensure you aren’t hiding objects before entering the general jail population.

So picture this, the sheriff arrests you for littering, and takes you to jail. You don’t have money for bail and you must enter the jail.

Well, out come the latex gloves and the jailer gets to search you looking for a secret handcuff key you might be hiding in your groin.

That’s what the Supreme Court justices had in mind when they ruled in favor of strip searches.

Thanks to the Supreme Court, the police have a new and powerful tool to use against citizens. Once a citizen is arrested for some alleged offense, the police can put them in a holding cell and use the threat of a strip search as a means to obtain an admission of guilt or to get information that could be used against the person. All they need to do is dangle the latex glove in front of your face and ask you “what’s it going to be, talk or strip search?”

So add the strip search to a long list of intrusions created by the Republican Party in their quest for a less intrusive government. What they really have done is use the government as a tool for political and social intimidation. The government’s police now have another legal means to bully citizens.

-Pete Scobby Newport

Letter writers accusations are false To the editor: Last week, letter writer Pete Scobby said that we don’t have to create false issues to justify how we vote.

Again Scobby speaks before getting the facts. He said the Ryan budget takes money from the poor and transfers it to the rich.

False. In fact, the rich will be paying a higher percentage than before. He also said that under Ryan’s budget it gives Medicare vouchers to seniors that only pay half of their care.

Again, false.

Under the Ryan plan, the Medicare part was worked in cooperation with Ron Wyden, D-Ore. It saves Medicare for current recipients and strengthens it for the future recipients.

Scobby should get a different liberal blog to get his info from. There are a couple of things that Scobby left out in his piece. One was how Mr. Obama would take half a trillion dollars from Medicare to put into Obama Care.

Also he wants a 15-person unelected board to take control of Medicare, and the board

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The PUD recently adopted wholesale rates for their fiber optic project. After a special introductory rate of $35 a month, the PUD will charge retail service providers $50 per month for connection to the fiber system. The RSPs will add overhead to come up with the final price.

How much would you pay for a high speed, fiber optic Internet connection?

A. $10 a month. That should be enough, since the PUD got a $27 million federal grant to build the system.

B. $50 a month. I don’t really use the Internet more than that.

C. $70 a month. That’s about what I could buy high speed Internet service elsewhere.

D. $120 a month. I’m going to develop a business and a high speed connection will be a necessity.

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can only comprise of 20 percent doctors; the rest are bean counting accountants. Obama care has already started cutting In Home Health Care, and Medicare advantage. Also it has already started cutting doctor reimbursements. Ryan has a plan to save Medicare instead of destroying it. Under his plan poorer people receive more support and the wealthy receive less. The budget is too long to explain in less than 300 words here, but even if you do not like the Ryan plan, why won’t the Dems pass a budget of their own? It only takes 51 votes, and they have 53, so where are they?

At least Ryan has the guts to bring something forward, so lets see if the Dems will debate it like they should, or just sit back and sling arrows.

-Richard Miller Newport

Deficit and debt are great uniters To the editor: Common sense tells me that our annual deficit ($1.3 trillion) and national debt ($16 trillion) is both unprecedented and reversible.

Never before had this nation engaged in unfunded warfare, a massive pharmaceutical plan with no revenue, or tax cut for an even more prosperous wealthy plutocracy.

Our present national revenue is completely exhausted with keeping current on our mandatory expenditures on interest payments and on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefits. The rest, we borrow (50 percent from foreign countries).

But not for our dollar being a world reserve currency, we would be Greece (backed by the other sinking reserve currency, the Euro).

An alternate reserve currency is developing in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).

Yet, we all know its reversible: by unity with all Simpson-Bowles Debt Commission recommendations. How do we get our elected representatives to so unify?

According to infamous GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff, in his book, “Capitol Punishment,” most national politicians need money from the get-go, for campaigning, profiting in all sorts of ways.

Mitt Romney is treated worse than a mailin bride, we have Obamacare or Nocare, and other interests (Republican, Democrat, Tea Party, 99 Percent Spring, AARP, NRA, AMA, ABA, conservative, liberal, moderate or

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Do you think the Supreme Court should overturn the requirement for purchasing health insurance?

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Yes, the sooner the U.S. goes to a singlepayer system, the better. Health care should not be a profit-driven business.

33%

No, the U.S. needs to address the country’s health insurance dilemma. The Affordable Care Act is the way to start.

Yes, it clearly is unconstitutional and unwanted by most the people.

No, if people aren’t required to buy health insurance, insurance companies will not insure people with pre-existing conditions.

Total Votes: 30

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Diamond Lake volunteers prepare to run boat wash

By Janelle Atyeo Of The Miner

DIAMOND LAKE – In time for the opening of fishing season April 28, volunteers will be manning the boat launch at Diamond Lake, checking vessels for invasive weeds like milfoil and invasive species like zebra mussels and quagga mussels.

The Diamond Lake Improvement Association will be running an inspection station at the state boat launch, asking boaters to undergo a voluntary inspection before they launch their boats.

“The whole purpose is educa-

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tion, No. 1,” DLIA president Geri Guinn said.

DLIA’s Clean Boats, Clean Waters program will also have volunteers handing out pamphlets on invasive species. Guinn said they’ll invite the boat owners to walk around the craft with the inspectors. If they happen to find weeds, the volunteers will have a pressure washer on hand to wash the boats.

“We’re not expecting to find mussels, but we will be looking,” Guinn said. “We do expect to see some weeds that need to be removed.”

The volunteer boat washers wouldn’t have authority to require

boaters stop for a wash or inspection, but since it is against state law to transport noxious weeds, they could call on the sheriff to respond.

The Pend Oreille County sheriff has said he will work closely with DLIA’s program.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, which operates the launch, has granted Clean Boats, Clean Waters temporary use of the upper parking lot. Original plans were to install a warm water wash station and drainage there, but with the state’s plans to upgrade the launch this sum-

create the Bonner County Property Rights Council at no cost to any of us, as it is an all-volunteer organization. This group went to bat for the Sacketts at Priest Lake in their battle against the EPA, an out-of-control federal agency that fined them thousands of dollars for preparing their property to build a home.

Rasor attends workshops on protecting our liberties, including the Moses Lake informational seminar exposing UN Agenda 21, and the Sheriff Mack seminar in Las Vegas to teach county sheriffs to stand up against unconstitutional federal regulations. Rasor is leading the battle against further federal takeover of our public land in the name of the “Caribou Recovery Zone” through the commissioners’ coordination with the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife, to preserve Bonner County control over our high-altitude woodlands.

Commissioner Rasor said that there are economic forces that oppose the property rights council, and he expected them to finance a candidate to run against him. We surely did not expect it to be a current Republican legislator. Please consider his record and vote for this stellar man who has been working 24/7 to protect your liberty.

-Anne Wilder Chamberlain Priest River

Caribou issue

CUSICK – Any youth planning to enter a market steer at the Pend Oreille County Fair this year must bring that steer to the scheduled weigh-in Saturday, April 21, between 9-11 a.m. at the county fairgrounds in Cusick.

Each youth may bring two steers to the weigh-in. The project animal must be weighed at this time to be eligible for the Market Animal Sale held during the fair, Aug. 16-19.

In addition to being weighed, steers will be tagged for identification and measured to determine their frame score. This information will help the youth adjust their feeding program to finish

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the animal by mid-August. All market steers are weighed again during the fair to check their performance over the test period.

The Market Animal Sale is open to any 4-H or Open Class youth, ages 9 to 19 years, who meet the requirements for entering livestock exhibits as outlined in the fair book. For additional rules and entry information refer to the Pend Oreille County Fair website at www.povn.com/pocofair/.

The weigh-in for market hogs will be Saturday, May 12, and the sheep weigh-in will be Saturday, June 16. Questions may be directed to livestock superintendent Kevin Koesel at 509-292-9635.

SPOKANE – A community planning meeting is being held to receive comments on plans for addressing significant issues, needs, gaps or obstacles that impact older persons or individuals needing long term care services in the area. Discussions will focus on gathering public input on services being bid for 2013 including: minor home repair and senior legal assistance in the Spokane and Tri-County sub-regions; and health promotion disease prevention services in Spokane County.

The Community Planning Meeting is being held Wednesday, April 18, from 1-3 p.m. at Aging and Long Term Care, 1222 N. Post St. in Spokane.

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progressive).

The good news is year-end gridlock defaults. Five-year deficit reductions: Scheduled defense and social spending cuts will take effect ($500 billion), tax cuts expire ($3.9 trillion), farm bill, oil, Medicare Doc gap subsidies expire ($600 billion), and the debt ceiling can be lowered along with sustainable Social Security and tax reform. Like pre-bankruptcy, pre-marital, predivorce or pre-retirement planners, political office seekers could ask for a mandate to tick-off everyone to some degree.

Do voters want honesty or more double-speak?

-Duane Schofield Cusick

Re-elect Cornel Rasor To the editor: I recommend Cornel Rasor for Bonner County commissioner, District 1. In the time I have known him as chairman of the Bonner County Republican Central Committee, of which I am secretary, I have found him to be one of the most honest and honorable men I have ever met.

Commissioner Rasor believes in the Constitution. He has worked with property rights advocates to

decreases forest use To the editor:

We liked the information placed on a sign by the U.S. Forest Service at the start of the snowmobile trail. It told that our tabs/some gas tax money pays for grooming. It had small maps showing trails in the area, the trails that are open and groomed, highlighted areas that are closed to snowmobiling. It explained caribou habitat.

It’s a better approach than the Forest Service used last year, deepening the trench located a quarter mile from the top of Monumental Mountain. (Wonder what it cost the taxpayer to have a truck, trailer, backhoe and operator go to the top of Monumental and worsen a hazard?)

In Spokane, you’d have to place shoring, lighted barricades, ribbon and warning signs at a similar trench.

At endangered caribou meetings, people express distrust of the Forest Service. They grew up without gates, ditches, closures, control freaks, etc. They don’t believe the false unsubstantiated science about endangered butterflies, etc.

The Forest Service holds hearings on endangered caribou.

They invite local people to the meetings who sacrifice their spare time. (They don’t come because they expect to get a job when they retired with a special interest group.) You wonder why?

Most of the local people think the Forest Service has already made up its mind and they will be ignored. Does the Forest Service make changes suggested by people living in the area?

With fewer people using our national forest in the winter, the only endangered species in our national forest is taxpaying citizens, veterans, young parents and kids. Young parents can’t

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Editor’s note: It is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife who is most recently proposing to designate critical habitat for woodland caribou.

Skoog is right for the job To the editor: Karen Skoog will be a fantastic voice for us in Pend Oreille

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I’ve had the privilege of working with her on property rights issues here. She is precise, clearthinking, understands the issues intensely. Karen is a devoted wife, mom, and citizen who pays from her own pocket to help citizens like me for the good of all.

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order to keep from sending a rush of water down to Sacheen. Using a suction dredge to collect the silt will minimize the amount of sediment that gets washed downstream.

Sewell engineers checked into the particulars of dredging a 300-foot section of the lake’s outlet known as Moon Creek. A floating suction dredge on a 20-foot paddleboat would cut weeds and suck up the material down to the silt. That would be transported to a site for de-watering. The material would be high in nutrients and could be used for compost. Work would take only about a day to a day and a half. The most expensive part would be mobilizing the equipment, an expense of about $20,000 to $26,000.

Residents asked about buying their own equipment or installing it on the association’s milfoil barge.

VandeVanter said it wouldn’t work and the dredging would require heavier equipment than they use for milfoil.

Resident Joe Cagianut urged the board to take its time in making a decision.

“Before the association opens the checkbook up and puts and assessment on everybody’s property, we better get a handle on cost,” he said.

Guinn said they have not looked into forming a taxing authority such as a lake management district.

The board plans to discuss the high water again at its next board meeting. DLIA meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the fire station.

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Areas of county experience flooding NEWPORT – As of last week, there were several areas around Pend Oreille County experiencing high water. Last Friday, Reynolds Creek Road had water over the roadway and Rocky Gorge Road was down to one lane due to a washout. Davis Lake Lane, a private road, has water over the roadway. Emergency man-

WDFW would handle permits Permitting the dredging work should not be a problem. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife would be the lead agency on the environmental and aquatic permits (SEPA and JARPA), which would address possible impacts on fish. WDFW’s Jeff Lawlor said the agency would be supportive of the project.

Permits could be approved by mid-summer.

They discussed the history of dredging and work on the lake’s outlet. It was thought dredging was done in the late 1970s, but no one has found record of that. DLIA records mention dredging being done in the 1950s. That’s about when WDFW constructed the channel there to manage fisheries, Lawlor found in his paperwork.

Temporary beaver tubes were used in the mid-1990s and it made an immediate impact on the lake level, Lawlor said. Installing the

agement personnel are monitoring water levels at Bead and Davis lakes. Sandbags were delivered to Bead Lake residents who requested them.

As of Tuesday, the Pend Oreille River was not near flood stage. At Cusick, the elevation was 2,034 feet above sea level, flowing at 17,175 cubic feet per second at Box Canyon Dam.

beaver tubes would require a hydraulic permit from WDFW. Volunteers would be able to install and maintain the tubes. A resident from Sacheen Lake who has been involved with the beaver tubes there said cleaning the tubes takes a lot of work. They must be cleaned every couple of weeks. At Sacheen Lake, they must pay the creek-side property owner to be able to cross the private land and access the tubes. He said that costs $1,500 to $1,800 a year.

A resident asked about the possibility of asking the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to close the boat launch at Diamond Lake. Guinn said the board would not be pursuing that option.

Late last month, county commissioners issued a no wake order for Diamond and Sacheen lakes. Commissioner Diane Wear attended last week’s meeting at Diamond Lake, as did sheriff Alan Botzheim, county natural resources planner Todd McLaughlin and prosecutor Tom Metzger.

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mer, state officials wanted to be sure there was plenty of parking available incase use of the launch increases.

With the temporary wash station, the volunteers will use a corner of the lot to store the pressure washer on a trailer. They’ll also have a lake host living in an RV on site 24/7. On busy weekends, several volunteers will assist the lake host. They’ll be easy to recognize in Clean Boats, Clean Waters shirts and hats.

“We’ll look professional,” Guinn said. DLIA received a sponsorship to purchase the logo clothing along with chairs and an umbrella.

Volunteers will receive training on how to spot invasive weeds and species from WDFW’s aquatic invasive species biologist Mike Wilkinson. He’ll conduct

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Friday, April 20 from One near Wal9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the to find mussels, but lace opened Feb. Diamond Lake Fire we will be looking.” 3 and has found Station on Highway three mussel2. Guinn said anyone Geri Guinn contaminated who wants to volun- DLIA President boats already this teer can come to the year. In Idaho, meeting. boats passing an The Idaho State Department inspection station are supposed to of Agriculture began opening its stop. The station at Oldtown is set roadside boat inspection stations to open May 25.

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Sheriff reports on 911 calls METALINE FALLS – Pend Oreille County sheriff Alan Botzheim compiled a written report of law enforcement calls from Metaline Falls. He provided it to the council ahead of its April 10 meeting, but he was unable to attend in person because he was at a statewide sheriff’s meeting.

There were 10 calls to 911 for the month compared to 12 in February and 11 a year ago.

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One traffic accident was reported, resulting from a backing up incident at the post office. There were six traffic stops; three infractions were issued and three motorists received verbal warnings.

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Sweets n’ Drinks this weekend

Date set for Oldtown clean up OLDTOWN – The city of Oldtown will have its annual spring clean up Saturday, May 12.

Residents are asked to bag leaves ahead of time.

Those with large items may notify the town clerk before Saturday at 208-437-3833.

Personal garbage will not be hauled away. Starting at about 7 a.m., volunteers from the city will haul yard waste, tree limbs and other items to the dump. This is typically complete by noon.

PRIEST RIVER – The ninth annual Sweets n’ Drinks event is set for April 14 at 2 p.m. at the Ranch Club. It is a beer and wine tasting, chocolate contest and afternoon with divas male fashion show. Models share fashions from Ben Franklin in Oldtown and Priest River ACE Hardware and then a final outfit of their choosing.

Tickets are $15 each or two for $25.

There will also be two large baskets for a $1 raffle. Attendees will also get to eat as much chocolate as they want by judging the chocolate entries.

Call Terri at 208-448-2431. Winners will receive a trophy and basket of goodies. This year’s event raises funding for the Newport splash park.

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The regular meeting of Fire District 2 was anything but regular following the commissioners’ decision to dismiss fire chief and paramedic Scott Doughty. People showed up to confront the fire commissioners on their decision. Pictured at the table are fire commissioner Dick Norton, left, fire commissioner Sandie Durand, acting fire chief Brad Larson and EMS coordinator Donna Olmstead.

Hot Fire District 2 meeting IONE – The people who attended the Pend Oreille County Fire District 2 meeting Monday, April 9, were not happy with the district commissioners, who dismissed fire chief and paramedic Scott Doughty March 26. Commissioners said they couldn’t talk much about the specifics of Doughty’s dismissal because it was a personnel matter.

District commissioner Dick Norton said commissioners were able to address many “erroneous and inflammatory,” assertions made on flyers distributed before the meeting.

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The district is looking for Doughty’s replacement, he said, and the district has four different leads currently.

That didn’t satisfy the crowd, who raised the possibility of recalling board members. The next Fire District 2 meeting is set for April 23.

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Panthers play first games of season

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

Courtesy photo|Patti Cutshall

Cusick shortstop Gavin Peterson tries for a double play in the Panthers first game of the year against O-H Tuesday, April 3. He got the out at second base but failed to get the out at first. The other Cusick player is second baseman Michael Konkright. Cusick lost both games.

ODESSA – The Cusick Panthers baseball team saw their first action of the season with a doubleheader against OdessaHarrington, losing both games at home Tuesday, April 3.

“Odessa-Harrington is a really good team,” Cusick coach Tell Hamilton said. “These were their seventh and eighth games of the season.”

So when CuOn D ec k: sick fell Vs. Selkirk Saturbehind, he wasn’t day, April 14, noon too stressed. At Republic Tuesday, April 17, 2 p.m.

“We treated it like a practice,” he said. “We tried to get better where we could.”

Odessa-Harrington got off to a quick lead, scoring four runs in the first inning and closing it out in the third, with an 11-run inning. They won 17-0.

The second game went the same way, with OdessaHarrington scoring four in the opening inning and continuing to score.

The boys played Curlew Tuesday, but results were not available before The Miner went to press. They are scheduled to play Selkirk at Cusick Saturday, April 14 at noon, although that game could change, Hamilton said, as there might not be enough umpires.

Cusick will travel to Republic for a game Tuesday, April 17, starting at 2 p.m.

The Panthers have a record of 0-2.

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Newport fighter wins MMA headliner USK – The hometown fighter won the main card fight of the night during the first mixed martial arts event held at the Camas Center in Usk Saturday, April 7.

Newport High School graduate Clinton Teeples (12-6) put down a very experienced fighter from Inchelium. Teeples submitted 155-pound Roy Bradshaw (32-15) with an arm bar in Round 1.

Chaize Exkano of Newport was the only one with a Round 1 knockout for the night. Exkano (1-0) put Robert Carter (1-2) out in the 170-pound match.

Former Newport wrestler Dylan Ellison (2-2) won his fight at 155

pounds over first-time fighter Hunter Carpenter with an arm bar in Round 1.

Two fights ended with a technical knockout. Cody Haight (2-2) got Marshall Northrup (1-0) with a TKO in the third round of the heavyweight matchup. At 185 pounds with two debuting fighters, Matt Cunningham won with a leg kick in Round 2 over Shade Adams. Several others finished with submissions. At 155, Brandon Bergquist won his debuting match over Tyron Tuttle (0-1) with a guillotine choke. Two new fighters stepped in at 135, and Skyler Donnar got the best of Dillon Wheeler

with a rear naked choke in Round 1. At 205, Augustus Standing (3-0) won in Round 2 when Justin Meusy (2-1) called out a verbal submission.

Another MMA event is planned at the Camas Center Saturday, April 28. Lyle “Fancy Pants” Beerbohm will take on Brad “Carbomb” Nordquist, plus a Newport versus Priest River showdown is on the card. Openings are available for more fighters. Contact Bart Smith at Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Spokane, 509-217-3138 or visit www.northwestfighting.com. Tickets are also available on the website, starting at $20 each.

Newport beats Timberlake in squeaker

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport softball team is now 1-1 in non-league play after beating Timberlake 6-5 Thursday, April 5.

TimOn D ec k: berlake led after At Priest River Wednesday, April the first 11, 3 p.m. inning, 1-0, but Newport Vs. Riverside Saturday, April 14, 11 tied it up a.m. (DH) in the second and then At Chewelah Tuesday, April 17, pulled 4:30 p.m. ahead by one in the third. Timberlake came back with three runs in the fourth, to lead by one but Newport tied it up with one run in the sixth. Both teams were tied at four runs going into the seventh inning. Timberlake scored one run to take the lead, but Newport tied it up in the bottom of the seventh and then took the win with another run.

The Grizzlies had nine hits, including a homerun and single by Chaleigh Kirkwood. Alex Douglas

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Grizzly freshman Alex Douglas pitches to Timberlake Thursday, April 5. Newport won the non-league game 6-5.

hit a single and a double, and Madi Merrill, Haley Braun, Alex Abercrombie and Maggie Abercrombie each hit singles.

Douglas pitched for Newport and grabbed the win, and Kirkwood caught.

Newport travels to Priest River Wednesday, April 11 to play at 3 p.m. They then host Riverside for a doubleheader Saturday, April 14, starting at 11 a.m. and then travel to Chewelah Tuesday, April 17 to play at 4:30 p.m.

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Sports

Lady Rangers remain undefeated

BRIEFLY Priest River prepares for league dual PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River track and field team is preparing for their first Intermountain League dual in Bonners Ferry Thursday, April 12. The Spartans will be taking on Kellogg and St. Maries starting at 4:30 p.m. The team was scheduled to compete at the Kootenai Invite Saturday, April 7, but since it was prom night, the Spartans didn’t make the trip.

The team will travel to Freeman for the Interstate Invite Saturday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m.

High school golf kicks off NEWPORT – Local golfers may be able to finally hit the green this week.

The Cusick golf team is set to play at Harrington Thursday, April 12, and plays Cheney at Fairways Monday, April 16.

Priest River is to play Timberlake Thursday, April 12 at 2 p.m. at Timberlake and has a league meet at Bonners Ferry Saturday, April 14 at 10 a.m.

Newport golfers are scheduled for the Chewelah Invite Friday, April 13. They host an invite at StoneRidge Golf Course Monday, April 16 at 2 p.m.

Soccer play resumes after break NEWPORT – The Newport boys soccer team was back on the field after spring break when they took on Colville in an away game Tuesday afternoon, April 10. Results were not available before The Miner went to press.

The Grizzlies host Riverside in a Northeast A League match up Thursday, April 12 at 4 p.m. They travel to Lakeside for another league game Saturday, April 14 at 11 a.m. and host league leader Colville Tuesday, April 17 at 4 p.m.

Cusick girls take on Curlew, Inchelium, Republic CUSICK – The Cusick softball team will play three Panorama League games this week, assuming weather cooperates.

The Panthers have not had a game yet this season because of weather and field conditions.

The Panthers were set to host Curlew Tuesday, April 10 at 2 p.m., after The Miner went to press. They host Inchelium Saturday, April 14 at noon and then travel to Republic to play at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 17.

Cusick, Selkirk track compete at league meet SPRINGDALE – The Cusick and Selkirk track and field teams competed at a Panorama League meet Tuesday, April 10.

Results were not available before The Miner went to press. It was Cusick’s first meet of the season and Selkirk’s first competition coming off of spring break.

Next Tuesday, April 17 both teams will travel to Colville for another league meet. Events begin at 3:30 p.m.

In the meantime, Selkirk will compete at the Undeberg Invite in Medical Lake Saturday, April 14 starting at 11 a.m.

Newport hosts first track meet Wednesday NEWPORT – The Newport track and field team will host its first of four meets this season at Don Ellersick Stadium Wednesday, April 11 at 3:30 p.m.

Chewelah will be visiting for a Northeast A League dual.

The Grizzlies had a bit of a break from competition last week when school was out for spring break.

Saturday, April 14 Newport will travel down to the Pasco Elite Invite, which starts at 9:30 a.m. League competition resumes Wednesday, April 18 when Newport hosts Lakeside at 3:30 p.m.

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Newport’s Tyler Hunt swats one in a game with Riverside at Newport Saturday, April 7. Newport split the doubleheader, losing one game 3-2 and winning the other 15-5.

Newport nine play first games, get win

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – After having a half dozen games canceled because of weather, the Newport Grizzlies baseball team finally got to see some game action and won their first game of the season over the weekend.

They travelled to Lakeside for two games Tuesday, April 3. They lost a make-up game to Colville 3-2 and fell to Lakeside 8-4.

“The two losses were attributed to us not being quite ready for game situations,” Newport coach Shawn Henry said. “We lost both games on having kids out of position.”

Colville scored in the first inning and again in the third inning but Newport tied the game by the fifth

inning. The seventh inning score the second Riverside game. gave the game to Colville.

“Our bats finally came alive The Griz had a against Riverside On D ec k: harder time with in the final three Lakeside, falling be- At Priest River Wednesinnings scoring hind 6-0 before start- day, April 11, 4 p.m.

10 runs, which is ing a run. Newport what I expected scored in the fourth, At Colville Saturday, from this group,” April 14, 10 a.m. sixth and eighth inHenry said. nings.

Douglass got a Vs. Freeman Tuesday, Saturday, April pair of hits in the April 17, 3:30 p.m.

7, Newport hosted win. Ryan Rapp Riverside, losing a and Tyler Hunt squeaker 3-2 and winning a 15-5 also got hits. blowout.

Newport has a 1-3 record. They Henry credits his pitching staff will play at Priest River Wednesfor keeping them in the games. day, April 11 at 4 p.m. They will “Spenser Douglas has thrown travel to Colville for a doubletwo games and is averaging 10 header Saturday, April 14 starting strikeouts,” he said. “Nick Odell at 10 a.m. and return home for picked up the win for us against a game with Freeman Tuesday, Riverside.”

April 17. That game will start at Newport batters got it going in 3:30 p.m.

Lady Spartans start season with win

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River softball team won its first game of the season when they took down Intermountain League team Bonners Ferry 11-1 Thursday, April 5. While this was the team’s first league game, it was also its first game of the season because of weather and field conditions.

The Spartans started off with a 2-1 lead after the first inning and added to that with two runs

in the third, five in the fourth for the Spartans gaining the win, and two in the sixth. They had and Lentz caught.

13 hits including a homerun, Priest River hosts Newport triple and single by Wednesday, April On D ec k: Kelsie Fink. Brit11 at 3 p.m. and Vs. Newport Wednestany Krampert then hits the road. day, April 11, 3 p.m. hit a double and a They play at Riversingle, and Ayonna side Thursday, April Lentz hit a double At Riverside Thursday, 12 at 3:30 p.m., at April 12, 3:30 p.m. and two singles.

Kellogg Saturday, Taylar Doolittle April 14 with a douhad two singles and At Kellogg Saturday, bleheader starting April 14, 11 a.m. (DH) Emma Reed and at 11 a.m. and then Allysa Deal each hit go to St. Maries to At St. Maries Tuesday, singles. play Tuesday, April Krampert pitched April 17, 4 p.m.

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Selkirk eighth grader gets first varsity hit IONE – At small schools there often aren’t enough players for high school sports, so teams reach into the eighth grade for players.

One of those players, Steven Avey, got his first high school varsity hit when the Selkirk Rangers hosted Reardan for a doubleheader Saturday, April 7.

Selkirk came up short 17-10 and 14-8, but Ranger coach Pete Whittekiend saw the glass as half full.

“The boys played much better offensively,” he said. “Charles Lavigueur had his best day of the season with four hits, one being a double. Brandyn Ross had four hits on the day, one being a double as well.”

Defensively, the team could use of week areas.” some work, however.

The Rangers pitching was “Our defense was very poor, suspect, he said, with too many which obviously needs to be corwalks. The Rangers will host rected,” Whittekiend said. “We Republic Wednesday, April 11. had The game will start at On D ec k: some 2 p.m.

Vs. Republic Wednesday, April 11, very On Saturday, 2 p.m. critical they are tentatively groundscheduled to make up ball er- At Cusick Saturday, April 14, noon a game with Cusick, rors that although there might hurt us.” not be enough umThe Rangers start league compires for a game. petition this week, and the nonThe Rangers have a 0-6 record, league games gave them some but Whittekiend thinks that will experience, he said. change.

“I am very confident that we are “The boys will continue to be improving,” he said “Our nonconfident and make adjustments,” league schedule has exposed a lot he said.

Spartans beat Bonners Ferry, lose to Wallace

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

BONNERS FERRY – The Spartan baseball team got their first victory of the year with a 5-1 Intermountain League win against Bonners Ferry Thursday, April 5. The game was moved to Bonners Ferry at the last minute because the Priest River field was unplayable.

Spartan coach Mark Schultz said the team played well.

“Our pitching was outstanding,”

he said. during the sixth inning and got Dalton the Sparts out of Sommer On D ec k: a tight situation, Vs. Newport Wednesday, April 11, 4 made Schultz said. p.m. his first “All our pitchvarsity ers pitched well, start and At Kellogg Saturday, April 14, 1 p.m. it was nice to pitched see how they At St. Maries Tuesday, April 17, 4 p.m. well, answered the Schultz challenge,” he said. He said. “Defensivethrew three innings, struck out ly it was probably the best game four, walked two and allowed two that I have seen since I have been hits. Ashton Brooks pitched well See Spartans, 7B in relief and R.C. Akre came in

IONE – The Lady Rangers After holding Reardan scoreran their season record to six less in the second, Anderson wins and no losses with two came to the plate with the non-league wins against the bases loaded and smacked a Indians from Reardan Saturbase clearing double to put the day, April 7.

Rangers up 5-2. Selkirk added Courtney Holter threw a eight more runs over the next two hit shut four innings. out striking In the top of On D ec k: out four in the sixth inVs. Republic Wednesday, game one. ning, Reardan April 11, 2 p.m.

Holter also scored their third led the way run of the game At Cusick Saturday, April offensively before McCollim 14, Noon with two hits, snagged a line one a grand drive and dove slam homerun Vs. Columbia Tuesday, back to third April 17, 2 p.m. in the third base to double off inning when the runner to end the Rangers the inning. scored eight runs. Kirbi AnderIn the bottom of the sixth son added two singles. Annie McCollim stepped from being Couch and Savanah Christman the defensive standout to single each singled. in Annie Couch from second to Katie Couch had a homerun end the game putting Selkirk for Selkirk in the bottom of the up 13-3. fourth inning to put the RangAnderson pitched game two ers up 11-0. The game ended for Selkirk allowing three runs when Reardan did not score in on five hits and striking out the top of the fifth. five.

Game two saw Reardan score Selkirk plays Wednesday, two runs in the top of the first April 11 at 2 p.m. at home inning. The lead was short against Republic to open lived when in the home half of league play. the inning RaeAnn McCollim They travel to Cusick to play walked and Holter belted her Saturday, April 14 at noon and second homerun of the day to then host Columbia Tuesday, tie the score at two apiece.

April 17 at 2 p.m.

Newport golfer finishes in top 10 DEER PARK – The Newport golf team played at an invite at Deer Park Monday, April 9. Out of 120 boys golfing, Gage Anderson finished in the top 10, four strokes away from the winner, who had 74.

Anderson shot a 78.

The Newport golf team has a league match Wednesday and Friday.

They go to the Chewelah Invite Friday. They host an invite at StoneRidge Golf Course Monday, April 16 at 2 p.m.

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Wednesday, April 11 Selkirk Softball vs. Republic: 2 p.m. - Selkirk Selkirk Baseball vs. Republic: 2 p.m. - Selkirk Newport Softball vs. Priest River: 3 p.m. - Priest River Newport Track vs. Chewelah: 3:30 p.m. - Newport Newport Baseball vs. Priest River: 4 p.m. - Priest River Thursday, April 12 Cusick Golf at Harrington: TBA - Harrington Golf and Country Club Priest River Golf vs. Timberlake: 2 p.m. - Timberlake Priest River Softball vs. Riverside: 3:30 p.m. - Riverside Newport Soccer vs. Riverside: 4 p.m. - Newport Priest River Track at Intermountain League Dual: 4:30 p.m. - Bonners Ferry Friday, April 13 Newport Boys Golf at Chewelah Invite: TBA Chewelah Saturday, April 14 Newport Track at Pasco Elite Invite: 9:30 a.m. - Pasco Priest River Golf at League Meet: 10 a.m. - Bonners Ferry Newport Baseball vs. Colville (Doubleheader): 10 a.m. Colville Priest River Track at Interstate Invite: 10:30 a.m. - Freeman Newport Soccer vs. Lakeside: 11 a.m. - Lakeside Newport Softball vs. Riverside (Doubleheader): 11 a.m. Newport Priest River Softball vs. Kellogg (Doubleheader): 11 a.m.

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Selkirk Track at Undeberg Invite: 11 a.m. - Medical Lake Selkirk Softball vs. Cusick: Noon - Cusick Selkirk Baseball vs. Cusick: Noon - Cusick Cusick Softball vs. Inchelium: Noon - Cusick Priest River Baseball vs. Kellogg (DH): 1 p.m. - Kellogg Monday, April 16 Cusick Golf at Fairways: TBA Cheney Newport Girls and Boys Golf Invite: 2 p.m. - StoneRidge Golf Course Tuesday, April 17 Selkirk Baseball vs. Columbia: 2 p.m. - Selkirk Cusick Softball vs. Republic: 2 p.m. - Republic Cusick Baseball vs. Republic: 2 p.m. - Republic Selkirk Softball vs. Columbia: 2 p.m. - Selkirk Newport Baseball vs. Freeman: 3:30 p.m. - Newport Selkirk and Cusick Track at Panorama League Meet: 3:30 p.m. - Colville Yoga: 4 p.m. - Blanchard Grange Newport Soccer vs. Colville: 4 p.m. - Newport Priest River Softball vs. St. Maries: 4 p.m. - St. Maries Priest River Baseball vs. St. Maries: 4 p.m. - St. Maries Newport Softball vs.

Chewelah: 4:30 p.m. Chewelah Wednesday, April 18 Newport Track vs. Lakeside: 3:30 p.m. - Newport

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PRIEST RIVER – Gear Up Family Night for junior high and high school kids and families is set for Wednesday, April 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Priest River Lamanna High School cafeteria.

The topic is “How can we afford to send our kids to college?” and “Why you can’t afford not to.” A panel will answer questions about grants, scholarships and other topics.

Free pizza and beverages will be served.

BLANCHARD – Sen. Joyce Broadsword, R-Cocolalla, will be the guest speaker Thursday, April 12 at 7 p.m. in Blanchard.

She will give an update on the proposed cellular tower and talk about legislative issues. A BASIC meeting will be held at 6 p.m. just prior to the program, at the community center.

On Saturday, April 14, the Blanchard Arts Guild will hold the annual Creative Spirits Art Auction and Wine and Microbrew Tasting. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will feature an art auction, silent auction, finger foods and live music with Bill Parsons. There will be a nominal charge for the wine/microbrew tasting but there is no cost for admission.

An after party will be at Magee’s BT Grill with special prices on ap-

Lioness Club hosts brunch PRIEST RIVER – The Lioness Club will host a brunch Sunday, April 15 at the senior center in Priest River. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On the menu are biscuits and gravy, sausage and eggs, juice and coffee. The cost is $5. Those 6 years and under eat for free.

Master Gardener may offer classes in Priest River

Shriners hold free screening in Newport NEWPORT – Shriners Hospital for Children is holding a free screening Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Newport Hospital, 714 W. Pine St. No appointment is necessary. The North Spokane Shriners Club is sponsoring the event.

Shriners Hospital provides expert pediatric care in orthopedics, bone, joint or muscle injuries or conditions. All care is provided in a family-centered environment regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.

If you know a child they could help, let their family know about the free screening. For more information, call clinic coordinator Dale Cooper at 509-325-1536.

Program helps prevent child abuse PRIEST RIVER – In recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month, Priest River MinistriesAdvocates for Women is hosting a training called “Darkness to Light, a Prevention and Response Program.”

Child sexual abuse is a complex and widespread problem.

One in four girls and one in six boys are sexually abused before their 18th birthday. This training will equip attendees with simple, proactive steps to protect children from sexual abuse.

“There is nothing more important to us than our children and their safety. Together we can protect and empower them. Our children need us to be aware and responsible in ensuring their wellbeing,” organizers said.

The program is set for Friday, April 13 at 6 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church on Osprey Lane in Priest River. The cost for materials is $10 and scholarships are available.

RSVP at 208-448-2800.

Jump start your garden at annual plant sale NEWPORT – The 12th annual plant sale and raffle put on by the WSU/Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners will be held Saturday, April 28 at Newport’s Stratton Elementary School gymnasium, 1201 W. Fifth St. Doors will open at 9 a.m., and the sale will continue until noon or when plants are sold out, whichever comes first.

Proceeds from the plant sale and raffle will be used to fund a long list of Master Gardener community education projects.

For further information, call the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension office in Newport, 418 Scott Avenue, at 509-447-2401.

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BR I E FLY Learn how you can afford to send your kids to college

PRIEST RIVER – A Master Gardener is planning to give classes in the Priest River area for $10. Anyone interested is asked to call Lorraine at 208448-4142 or email lorraine. simkins@gmail.com, the Happy Agers at 208-448-2352 or the Priest River Chamber of Commerce office at 208-448-2721 to express interest.

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petizers and beverages.

Country breakfasts continue on select Mondays from 7-11 a.m.

April breakfast dates include: April 2, 16, 23 and 30. The community center will remain open after the breakfasts until 4 p.m. for those who want to socialize, play cards or use the computers.

There are only two breakfasts in May: May 7 and 21.

The public is welcome to attend all of these activities at the Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane in Blanchard.

The center is also available for rent at reasonable prices for special events. For more information call 208-437-4480.

The center is in need of baskets with several auctions coming up.

Baskets can be left by the front door.

Courtesy photo|Joyce Montgomery

Egg scouts Kaden Person, right, points out to his partner Andy Hansen where he sees an egg at the annual Easter egg hunt put on by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 217 at the fairgrounds in Cusick.

Car show benefits Clark’s family SPOKANE – A fundraiser for Bobby Clark, the Priest River senior who suffered life threatening head injuries during a football game this past fall, is set for Sunday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jennifer’s Auto Sales, 15020 E. Sprague, Spokane. All money raised at the car show will

go to Clark’s family.

Sammy Eubanks will perform and vendors will be selling their wares.

Before his accident, Clark and his dad had been working on a 1936 Chevy pickup. Phil “Spanky” Melton took on the task of finishing this hotrod for

Clark and his family.

After months in the hospital, Clark is home recovering now. He is making up his school work and is on track to graduate with his class in June.

Visit www.bobscarshow.com and Bob’s Car Show on Facebook for more information.

Newport blood drive set for April 19 NEWPORT – The Newport community blood drive will take place Thursday, April 19, from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ at 403 W. Third.

Donors can earn benefits and points in the Hero Me In donor rewards program. Whole blood donations earn 100 points and double red cell donations earn 200 points. Each appointment made prior to the blood drive and kept is 100 additional points. People who donate three times in a calendar year become gold members and

receive another 100 points.

Just 600 points get you a short sleeve T-shirt and 800 points gets donors a long sleeve T-shirt. People can redeem points online and your gift will be mailed to your home.

Walk-ins will still be welcome.

All blood types are needed.

The Inland Northwest Blood Center conducts the blood drive.

The INBC is a not-for-profit community-based organization, and is the only provider of blood products to over 30 hospitals and medical facilities in the Inland Northwest,

Players audition for Italian comedies NEWPORT – Aspiring actors of Pantalone, enamored of Flavio; from teen to adults are invited to Flavio, male, inamorato (love audition for two Italian comedies interest) wishes to marry Isabella that will be performed during but has no money; Franceschina, “Unmask the Night,” a Venetian female, (servetta) servant to gala masked ball and scholarship Isabella, and fundraising event to be held at confidant; and the Pend Oreille Playhouse com- W h at ’s N e x t: Arlecchino, Auditions are munity theater June 2. male, (serDirectors for the production are planned for April vetto) servant 25 and 28 at the Michael and Kari Thompson. to Flavio. playhouse, 240 Italian comedy is exaggerated The secone and very much like vaudeville in N. Union Ave., in audition for Newport. feel.

“Home from Traditional theatrical masks the Wars” will allow for freedom of casting be Saturday, April 28 from 2-4 and also are necessary for the p.m. character. Males can be played “Home from the Wars” is a by females, and females can be 15-minute comedy about a man males to add to the impact of the who has been gone from his vilcomedy. lage and his wife for 10 years and Auditions for the first of two returns thinking everything will plays – “The False Turk in Twelve be the same, that his wife will be Minutes” – will be Wednesday, young and beautiful and be atApril 25 from 6-9 p.m. tracted to him, and that she will “The False Turk in Twelve welcome him with open arms.

Minutes” is a typical scenario of When he returns he finds that young lovers who are not allowed things have changed in 10 years. to wed. The twist in this play is Characters include Pulcinella, they “pull one over” on Pantamale, an ex-soldier; Rotalinda, felone and all ends happily, in 12 male, his wife; Tortorino, female, minutes. attractive neighbor, va va voom Characters include Capo Comikind of look; Cosimo, male, a very co, a male manager of the Nessuni big man. comedia group; Pedrolino, male With both plays, Italian “acor female, A pierrot (non speakcents” would be a fantastic addiing) mime who is rather bumbling tion, directors said. Auditions are but innocent; Pantalone, male, at the playhouse, 240 N. Union tyrannical father of Isabella, his Ave. in Newport. For more inforonly daughter; Isabella, female, mation, call 509-671-3389 or visit inamorata (love interest) daughter www.pendoreilleplayers.org.

including Newport Hospital.

Photo ID required and people donating blood should eat a nutritious meal two to four hours before they give blood. For more information, call INBC at 1-800423-0151.

Go to www.inbcsaves.org to schedule an appointment. For assistance creating a donation time online, contact Krisann at 509991-2501 or k.despain@cox.net.

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 409 S. Spokane • Newport Sunday Morning 10 a.m.

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

John 6:35

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES

“Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.”

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

Miner photo|Janelle Atyeo

An afternoon swing Norah Christie, 6, got decked out in her hot pink tutu for a swing at the Newport City Park with Sarah Reel, 13, Friday afternoon, April 9.

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

Church School ~ 10:00 a.m.

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

CHURCH DIRECTORY

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH

S.S. ~ 9:30 • Worship ~ 11 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

(Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Sandy Strait - 509-447-3687

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

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Services - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wed. - Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.newportchurchoffaith.com

4912 Spring Valley Road Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. -- Sunday School (509) 447-3588

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time September - May AWANA - Tuesday 5:30 p.m.

The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Church ~ 447-3265 Pastor Mitch McGhee E-mail pineridgecc@gmail.com

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

4 Miles South of Newport, Hwy. 2 Sun.: 9:30 Sun. School, 10:30, Worship, 6 p.m. Evening Service Sun. & Wed. at Pastor’s house.

Jams 5pm 2nd Saturdays Pastor, Walt Campbell: 447-5101

CATHOLIC MASSES

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

Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. - 5p.m.

Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 - 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m.

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

Diamond Lake Church 326002 Hwy. 2, West of Newport Pastor Clinton Schultz, (509) 447-4565 Newport Church - Corner of Lilac Lane & Hwy. 20 North Pastor Ron Fleck (509) 447-4755 Sat. Morning Services Sabbath School 9:30 • Worship 11:00 NACS THRIFT SHOP (509) 447-3488 PO Valley Church School (208) 437-2638

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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

Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 • 447-3742 Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich 9 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10 a.m. Community Worship (509) 447-4338

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Marie Florence Yarnell Colville

Marie Florence (Spence) Yarnell passed away April 4 in Colville. She was 99.

Yarnell was born Oct. 1, 1912, Yarnell in Chewelah, the daughter of James and Maude (Stolp) Spence.

She grew up on a farm in Chewelah and married Ralph Yarnell of Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 13, 1932, in Chewelah. They had two children in Chewelah and moved to Metaline Falls in 1946 and had two more children there.

Mrs. Yarnell lived in Metaline Falls until September 2007 when she moved to the Buena Vista

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Nursing Home in Colville.

Mrs. Yarnell was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph, one sister, a brother and one great-granddaughter. She is survived by her son, Larry Yarnell of Metaline Falls; daughters Yvonne Clayton and her husband Don of Benton City, Wash., Vicky Manjarrez and her husband Ron of San Jose, Calif., and Shelly Winter and her husband Keith of Airdeie, Alberta, Canada; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

If one so wishes, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in Mrs. Yarnell’s name.

Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 155 W. First Ave., Colville, WA 99114 is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Wednesday, April 11 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Newport TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Blanchard Library Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Home and Community Educators Diamond Lake Club: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Drum Brothers Performance: 1 p.m. - Stratton Elementary Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Landscaping with Native Plants Workshop: 6-8 p.m. - Ponderay Event Center, Ponderay Priest River TOPS: 6 p.m. - Priest River Free Methodist Church Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for locations Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House in Newport

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Senior Center Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. - 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown, House of the Lord Northwoods Unleashed: 6:30 p.m. Circle Moon Theater ‘Anne of Green Gables’: 7 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse Al-Anon Meeting: 7-8 p.m. - 220 Larch St., Priest River. Call Jan 208946-6131 Saturday, April 14 SPOFR Pancake Breakfast: 7-11 a.m. - Fire Station 34 at Fertile Valley and Jermain roads Usk Spring Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

- Usk Community Club Women’s AA: 9:30 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Kids Movie Club: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Newport Library Hobby Beekeeping Class: 10 a.m. to noon - Create Arts Center, Newport Teen Anime Club: 12:30-3 p.m. Newport Library Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/ Auxiliary: 1 p.m. - Priest River VFW Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. Priest River Senior Center Sweets n’Drinks: 2 p.m. - Ranch Club, Priest River Creative Spirits Art Auction/Wine and Microbrew Tasting: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center Northwoods Unleashed: 6:30 p.m. Circle Moon Theater Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Cornerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown ‘Anne of Green Gables’: 7 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse Dharma Day: 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sravasti Abbey, Newport Athol American Legion Post 149 Bingo: 1 p.m. - Post 149 Dominos: 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Newport Youth: 4 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School ‘Anne of Green Gables’: 7 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House

Thursday, April 12 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Joy in the Morning: 9-11 a.m.

- Priest River Southern Baptist Church BASIC Meeting: 10 a.m. - Blanchard Community Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Home and Community Educators Dalkena Club: Noon - Call Dorothy Conrady at 509-44703658 or Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport StoryTime: 1 p.m. - Newport Library Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Diabetic Support Group: Camas Wellness Center, 1821 N. LeClerc Road, Call 509-447-3556 After School Readers Club: 3 p.m. Priest River Library Family Movie Night: 5:30-8 p.m. Newport Library Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Rotary Interact Youth Group: 6 p.m.

- Oldtown Rotary Park Geology Presentation: 6:30 p.m. Fire Station 44, 17207 Highway 2 Sen. Joyce Broadsword Program: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Asphalt Angels 7:00 PM Priest River Senior Center Spirit Lake Lions 7:00 PM Spirit Lake Civic Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard

Monday, April 16 Washington Studded Tires Deadline Blanchard Community Breakfast: 7-11 a.m. - Blanchard Community Center Blanchard Lions: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Inn Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick

Friday, April 13 Blanchard TOPS: 8-9:30 a.m. Blanchard Community Church Drop-in Sewing: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Create Arts Center, Newport AARP Tax Aide: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport Overaters Anonymous: 10 a.m.

- Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Blood Drive: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Priest River Junior High Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Stitchery Club: 1-3 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Tango Class: 4-6 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Lucky Bingo: 6 p.m. - Priest River

Tuesday, April 17 Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Session: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center Blanchard Spinners: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Kinship Caregivers Foster Parent Support Group: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church Camas Center Open House: 10:30 a.m. - Camas Center for Community Wellness, Usk Soroptimist International of Newport Social Meeting: 12-12:30 p.m.

- Pineridge Community Church

Sunday, April 15 Dharma Day: 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sravasti Abbey, Newport Athol American Legion Post 149 Bingo: 1 p.m. - Post 149 Dominos: 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport ‘Anne of Green Gables’: 3 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse Newport Youth: 4 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House

Editor’s note: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights. Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time.

The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online.

Pend Oreille County Monday, April 2 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – Cemetery Rd., reported vandalism at cemetery building.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE – Gray Rd., report of ATV spinning donuts.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Hwy. 20, report of problem with subjects in a blue Toyota.

FRAUD – Regal Rd., report that accounts were opened in complainant’s name.

ACCIDENT – N. Shore Diamond Lake Rd., report of vehicle off road and into trees, driver not on scene.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL – Coyote Trail Rd., report of juvenile male yelling and hit glasses off of mother.

ERRATIC DRIVER – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of red car speeding.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL – Monumental Way, Cusick, report that father pushed son in street.

AGENCY ASSIST – Camden Rd., deputies assisted with search warrant.

AUTO THEFT – W. Circle Drive, Newport, report that dark blue Dodge Stratus was stolen.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE – McCammon Drive, motorcycle and fourwheeler driving on county road.

THEFT – W. 1st St., Newport, report that garage behind rectory was broken into.

SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION – Trask Rd. NOISE COMPLAINT – Spring Valley Rd., multiple gun shots in area.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – N. Quail Ave., Newport, report that someone tried to open front door of residence.

Tuesday, April 3 TRESPASSING – Calispel St., Cusick, doors are open on the residence.

ARREST – N. Shore Diamond Lake, Gloria Jean Kohn, 41, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

SEX OFFENSE – Deer Valley Rd., Newport SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Tweedie Rd., Newport, someone reported finding a snowmobile.

BURGLARY – N. Calispell Ave., Cusick, complainant said that house had been broken into.

ERRATIC DRIVER – W. 1st St., report of a small gray/blue car driving on the curb, westbound.

PROWLER – N. Quail Ave., Newport, unknown subject walked by kitchen window.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ILLEGAL BURN – S. Colorado Ave., Oldtown, possible illegal burn reported.

TRESPASSING – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights Wednesday, April 4 ACCIDENT – Deer Valley Rd., report that vehicle hit deer, deer in road needs to be euthanized.

ARREST – Hwy. 2, Allen Ignatious Asa Tinney, 32, of Spokane was arrested for multiple warrants.

ACCIDENT – Nicholson Rd., reported vehicle accident, airbags deployed.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL – Hwy. 20, report of domestic violence, physical altercation.

ACCIDENT – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that white Chevy Trailblazer hit parked car and left scene.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of white Pontiac speeding and poor lane control.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of a Jeep Cherokee driving erratically.

NOISE COMPLAINT – W. 7th St., report of loud banging noises coming from next door.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – Snow Berry Lane, report of verbal domestic violence.

ARREST – Richard Craig Merriman, 53, of Walla Walla was arrested for failure to appear.

ARREST – Andrew William Lampert, 40, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault and reckless endangerment.

Thursday, April 5 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. 7th St., report that things seem to have been moved around in the apartment.

ARREST – Spokane County, Daniel J. Oliver, 28, of Spokane was arrested on a local warrant.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – S. Garden Ave., report of possible malicious mischief.

THEFT – River Rd., Usk, report of missing items from the home.

TRESPASSING – W. 7th St., subject who has been trespassed by law is now in another apartment.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Newport area DISTURBANCE – S. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of disorderly conduct.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Union Ave., report of woman going door-to-door selling magazine subscriptions, when complainant refused the woman then asked for a donation for the military.

FISH AND GAME – Hwy. 20, report of a vehicle-elk collision.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of approximately six men and several cars at location.

PROWLER – W. 6th St., Newport, report that subject is by the gate and there is a white car out front.

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ROBBERY – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of robbery with a domestic violence.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Hwy. 31, report that door was found open, officer doing a property check.

Friday, April 6 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – W. Spruce St., Newport, report that business was vandalized, gas tank lock broken and fuel line cut.

THEFT – W. 4th St., Newport, report of a found siphon hose out by one of the trucks; appears gas might have been siphoned out sometime last night.

ARREST – Daniel Richard Kokot, 50, of Newport is being held on a Department of Corrections warrant.

FOUND PROPERTY – S. Cass Ave., Newport, report of found items on caller’s porch.

ARREST – S. Newport Ave., Newport, Bruce Amos Lauzon, 41, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.

ARREST – Richard Jon Tibbett, 30, of Spokane Valley was arrested on a warrant.

BURGLARY – Hwy. 2, report of complainant’s house broken into and items were taken.

ARREST – 7th St., Newport, Timothy Alan Best, 44, of Newport was arrested on a local warrant.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – W. 7th St., Newport, report of verbal domestic violence, both subjects have been drinking.

ASSAULT – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights THREATENING – Monumental Way, Cusick, report that neighbor’s caretaker made threatening remarks to complainant.

Saturday, April 7 ANIMAL PROBLEM – Hwy. 20, report of injured deer.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Union Ave., Newport, report of complainant hearing a noise that sounded like someone whistling.

GRASS FIRE – Hwy. 31, Ione, report of field fire that got out of control.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – Gray Rd., report that subject kicked in door and broke cell phone.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – W. 5th St., Newport, report that car was egged.

DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED – Hwy. 20, report of suspended driver.

ARREST – W. 7th St., Newport, Robert Lee Meeker, 20, of Newport was arrested for driving with a suspended license and fourth degree assault domestic violence.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – Harworth Rd., report of subject cutting live trees on property.

ANIMAL PROBLEM – Hwy. 2, Newport, report that deer was hit by car.

STRUCTURE FIRE – S. Union Ave., Newport, report of garage fire, fully engulfed.

THREATENING – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of subject threatened by another female.

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Sunday, April 8 NOISE COMPLAINT – W. 7th St., report of neighbors playing music too loud.

ARREST – Fertile Valley Rd., Brett Anthony Dally, 47, of Ogden, Utah was arrested on an out of county warrant.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – N. Warren Ave., report of vehicle egged last night.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Flowery Trail Rd., report of silver Ford passing in no passing zone.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 20, report of vehicle with erratic lane travel.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON – Hwy. 20, report of male subject on bike acting strange, asked for food at a residence.

TRAFFIC HAZARD – Hwy. 20, report of deceased deer partially blocking both lanes.

THREATENING – S. Union Ave., Newport, report of female threatening to slash tires.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. 4th St., report that two males attempting to grab female walking.

West Bonner County Monday, April 2 THEFT – Hwy. 41, Oldtown VEHICLE THEFT – Shannon Lane, Priest River CHILD NEGLECT – Glidden Ave., Priest River ARREST – Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Shaun Savage, 25, of Oldtown was arrested for possession of meth.

Tuesday, April 3 THEFT – N. Whittum Rd., Priest River MARINE INCIDENT – Baylor Lane, Priest River SHOPLIFTING – E. 5th St. N., Oldtown, a 46-year-old Newport man was cited and released for willful concealment.

Wednesday, April 4 ARREST – Hwy. 57, Priest River, Clifford Bennett, 42, of Bonners Ferry was arrested for driving under the influence, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and open container.

Marian Abraham, 21, of Bonners Ferry was arrested for resisting and obstructing a police officer.

Thursday, April 5 RECKLESS DRIVING – Hwy. 41, Oldtown Friday, April 6 ARREST – Freeman Lake Rd., Oldtown THREATENING – N. Bodie Canyon Rd., Priest River Saturday, April 7 ARREST – Hwy. 2, Priest River, Dallas Fawcett was arrested for a warrant.

Sunday, April 8 DRIVING WITHOUT PRIVILEGES – Hwy. 41, Blanchard, a man was cited and released for driving without privileges.

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Wednesday, April 18 Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. Various Locations Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Northern Panhandle Green Party: 6 p.m. - Friends Meeting House in Sandpoint Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. - Various schools Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

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Chainsaw Carvings

Chimney Sweep

Computers

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Operating Since 1980 Professional, Experienced, Friendly Service Clean, Inspect, Masonry Repair Licensed and Bonded

Cliff McDermeit 23810 E. Blanchard Rd., Newport

1335 HWY. 2 EAST, OLDTOWN, ID

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Concrete

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208-448-2095 100 McKinley • Priest River

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Turkey, black bear seasons begin April 15 BOISE – The general spring turkey and black bear hunts open Sunday, April 15 in Idaho. Turkey hunts run through May 25, and spring black bear closing dates vary.

A few bear hunts opened earlier in some areas where hunters may also use a second bear tag.

Dates for general season hunts are listed in the Upland Game or Big Game seasons and rules brochures, available at all Fish and Game offices and at license vendors statewide. The brochure is also on the Fish and Game Website at http://fishandgame.idaho. gov in PDF format.

Hunters also can use the convenient Idaho Hunt Planner, found in the hunting section of

the Website, where detailed maps are available. Hunters must have a valid Idaho hunting license and the appropriate tags.

Turkey hunters may buy two turkey tags – one general and one extra tag – for the spring season.

Resident adults pay $19.75 for the first tag and $12.25 for an extra tag. Discounted tags for youth, seniors and disabled veterans are $10.75. Nonresident turkey tags cost $80, except for junior mentored tags priced at $19.75.

Turkey hunting requires special attention to safety in the field. Hunting information and safety tips are found on the Fish and Game website: http:// fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/ hunt/?getPage=132.

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the head coach.”

Every player moved on every play and each player was focused and ready to go, he said.

“In the sixth inning Tyler Barber threw out a runner at third who was leading off too far,” he said. “This happened with one out, bases loaded and one run scored.”

The Sparts didn’t have a lot of base hits, however, they put the ball in play, he said.

“We used our speed when we got on base and made things happen,” Schultz said. Cameron Riley executed a hit and run on a tough pitch, which helped the

|| BASEBALL Tuesday, April 3 At Priest River Wallace 12, Priest River 2 Wallace 060 015 (12) 7 2 Priest River 011 000 2 3 2 Statistics: McKinnon, Long (4) and Beard; Krepcik, Miller (4), Bowden (6) and Heatly. W-McKinnon.

L-Krepcik. HITS: Wallace-Brain, Beard 2, Rasmussen 2, Waters, Harshman. Priest River-Miller, Drake, Slinger.

2B-Rasmussen, Slinger. 3B-Brain, Beard.

At Lakeside Colville 3, Newport 2 Colville 101 000 1 3 6 2 Newport 001 010 0 2 2 3 At Lakeside Lakeside 8, Newport 4 Newport 000 201 1 4 4 2 Lakeside 114 101 x 8 9 2 Statistics: M. Rapp, Hunt (3), Reyes (5) and R. Rapp; Noonan and Judd. W-Noonan (1-0). L-M. Rapp. HITS: Newport-R. Rapp, Douglass 2, Hunt. Lakeside-Anderson, Mitchell, Knowles 4, Noonan, Judd 2. 2B-Anderson, Judd, Knowles 3. 3B-Judd.

Wednesday, April 4 At Bonners Ferry Priest River 5, Bonners Ferry 1 Bonners Ferry 000 001 0 1 4 1 Priest River 100 301 x 5 3 1

SPARTANS | Spartans with a three-run inning in the fourth. Nick Farnham hit a double in the sixth.

“Overall this was a good start for us,” Schultz said. “However, as a team we know we got to work harder to get better every game.”

The Spartans played Timberlake after The Miner’s deadline Tuesday. They will host Newport Wednesday in a game that will start at 4 p.m. They’ll travel to Kellogg for a doubleheader Saturday, April 14 and to St. Maries for another game Thursday, April 17. That game will start at 4 p.m.

The Spartans have a 1-2 record and are 1-0 in league play.

Statistics: Aubrey, Clarkson (5) and Skeen; Sommer, Brooks (4), Akre (6) and Barber. W-Sommer. L-Aubrey.

HITS: Bonners Ferry- Owinyo, Skeen, Clarkson, Aubrey.

Priest River- Perkins, Riley, Farnham. 2B-Farnham.

Saturday, April 7 At Riverside Newport 3, Riverside 2 Riverside 000 010 2 3 5 0 Newport 020 000 0 2 4 1 Statistics: Paney and Maxwell; Douglas and R. Rapp. W-Paney. L-R. Rapp. HITS: Riverside-W. Hardin 3, Weatherell, McMackin. Newport-Reyes, Douglas, Odell, Martin. 2B-W. Hardin.

Newport 15, Riverside 5 Riverside 301 100 x 5 7 3 Newport 000 582 x (15) (12) 2 Statistics: Weatherell, Shuler (3), McMackin (5) and Maxwell; M. Rapp, Odell (3) and R. Rapp. W-Odell.

L-McMackin. HITS: Riverside-W. Hardin 3, Shuler, Weatherell, Conley, R. Hardin. Newport-Reyes 2, Hunt, Douglas 2, M. Rapp, Odell 2, Schultz 2, Jackson, Martin.

2B-W. Hardin, Odell.

|| 2012120 NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME CHANGE Cusick School District No. 59 Pend Oreille County, Washington The Board of Directors

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant womenandpeoplesecuring custody of children under 18.

The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising or real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

(the “Board”) of Cusick School District No. 59 (the “District”) hereby provides this notice that they will meet for their April Board Meeting on: Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Time: 3:30 p.m.

Location: High School Library Cusick School District 305 Monumental Way Cusick, WA The purpose of this meeting is for the regularly scheduled April Board Meeting.

Cusick School District No. 59 Pend Oreille County, Washington By: /s/ Dan Read Dan Read; Secretary, Board of Directors Published in The Newport Miner April 4 and 11, 2012. (9-2)

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2012121 LEGAL NOTICE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SOUTHERN SELKIRK MOUNTAINS POPULATION OF WOODLAND CARIBOU OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION: BONNERS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL 6485 Tamarack Lane, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805

On November 30 2011, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published in the Federal Register (FR 76.230, 74018-74037) a proposed rule designating critical habitat for the southern Selkirk Mountains population of woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act).

The Service is proposing to designate 375,565 acres of critical habitat in Idaho and Washington for the caribou.

These lands are all currently considered to be occupied by the species and no exclusions or exemptions are proposed. The proposed critical habitat is located in Boundary and Bonner counties in Idaho, and Pend Oreille County in Washington.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Informed and active public participation in this process is encouraged through information-sharing, public comment and public hearing opportunities, and is vital to the final decision to be made by the Service. The Service recognizes the public’s interest in this issue and will work together to help citizens fully understand our proposal to designate critical habitat for caribou.

We also seek to gain as much information as possible from all interested parties which we will use to inform our final decision.

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In that self-government charges all citizens to be informed, this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public records and public meetings.

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CLOSING DATE: The public comment period on the caribou proposal has been extended for an additional 60 days, until May 21, 2012.

All comments must be received by that date.

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION MEETING: Interested citizens are invited to attend a Service-hosted information meeting on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Citizens will have an opportunity to share information and learn more about the proposal by talking with Service biologists and managers at this information meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING: A formal public hearing will be held the same day, Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. so that citizens will be able to provide formal oral comments for the Service to review and consider for its final decision. All oral comments will be recorded and will be entered into the official public record. All speakers are encouraged to also bring a hard copy of their full testimony for incorporation into the record.

Speaker registration will begin at 1:00 p.m.

LOCATION: The information meeting and the public hearing will be at Bonners Ferry High School, 6485 Tamarack Lane, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805.

COMMENT SUBMISSION: There are no limits to the length of written comments. Written and oral comments are given the same consideration.

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS: The Service will open an additional 30-day public comment period during the economic analysis phase of the proposal, which will occur later this spring.

When the final details are arranged, the Service will notify the public about this comment period, and information meeting and public hearing details.

In all, the three comment periods will provide citizens a total of 150 days to engage in public processes.

Please submit comments and other information only by one of the methods listed below.

Electronically: Go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regula-

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At Selkirk Reardan 14, Selkirk 8 Reardan 050 224 1 (14) 7 6 Selkirk 102 302 0 8 6 5 Statistics: Southwick, Sora (5), Wesebaum (7) and Schulz; Emerson, Weiss (2), Emerson (6) and Ross.

W-Southwick. L-Emerson. HITS: 2B- Sora.

Reardan 17, Selkirk 10 Reardan 231 411 5 (17) (13) 4 Selkirk 100 340 2 (10) 7 7 Statistics: McMurray, Hines (5), Sora (6) and Schulz; Miller, Weiss (7) and Ross. W-Miller. L-Hines.

HITS: 2B- Wesebaum 2, Southwick, Nieman 2, Schulz, Hines, Mille, Ross, Lavigueur. HR- Sora.

At Odessa-Harrington Odessa-Harrington 17, Cusick 0 Cusick 000 0 0 1 3 Odessa-Harrington 42(11) x (17) 5 0

Odessa-Harrington 15, Cusick 0 Cusick 000 0 0 0 0 Odessa-Harrington 441 x (15) 7 0 Statistics: Bluff, Sears (4) and Cutshall; Larmer, Hunt (3) and Sanford. W-Larmer (1-0). L-Bluff (0-1).

HITS: 2B-Odessa-Harrington, King, Hunt. 3B-OdessaHarrington, King.

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Statistics: Porter and Neumeyer; Krampert and Lentz. W-Krampert. L-Porter. HITS: Bonners Ferry-Carle, Porter, Gray, Alexander. Priest River-Reid, Teal, Krampert 2, Ke. Fink 3, Lentz 3, Doolittle 2. 2B-Krampert, Lentz.

3B-Ke. Fink. HR-Ke. Fink.

At Newport Newport 6, Timberlake 5 Timberlake (6-2, 3-0) 100 300 71 Newport (1-1, 0-1) 011 011 5

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Statistics: Cameron and Jerome; Douglas and Kirkwood. W-Douglas (1-1). L-Cameron. HITS: Timberlake-Malloy, Hoffman, Owen 2, Kolar 2, Lastoskie.

Newport-Merrill, Moss, H.Braun, A.Abercrombie, Douglas 2, Kirkwood 2, M.Abercrombie. 2B-Kolar, Douglas. 3B-Kolar. HR-Kirkwood (1).

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April 7 At Selkirk Selkirk 11, Reardan 0 Reardan (3-3, 3-1) 000 00 0 2 5 Selkirk (6-0, 0-0) 118 1x 11 7 1 Statistics: Chilson and Lillengren; Holter and Reiber. W-Holter (3-0). L-Chilson. HR-Holter (Sel), K. Couch (Sel).

At Selkirk Selkirk 13, Reardan 2 Reardan (3-3, 3-1) 200 00 0 255 Selkirk (6-0, 0-0) 234 11 2................... 13 7 0 Statistics: Rey, Collins (5) and Lillengren; Anderson and Reiber. W-Anderson (3-0). L-Rey. 2B-Anderson (Sel). 3B-Rey (Rea), Lillengren (Rea). HR-Holter (Sel).

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Statistics: Reynolds, Bluff (3) and Cutshall; King, Schafer and Sanford, Henneman (3). W-King (3-1).

L-Reynolds (0-1). 2B-Odessa-Harrington, Smith, Hunt, Schafer. 3B-Odessa-Harrington, Schafer.

April 5 At Priest River Priest River 11, Bonners Ferry 1 Bonners Ferry (1-2, 1-2) 100 000 Priest River (1-0, 1-0) 202 502 2

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Saturday, April 7 At Camas Center, Usk 185: Matt Cunningham def. Shade Adams leg kick TKO, Round 2. (both debuting) 155: Dylan Ellison (2-2) def. Hunter Carpenter (debut) with an arm bar submission, Round 1.

155: Brandon Bergquist (debut) def. Tyron Tuttle (0-1) with a guillotine choke, Round 1.

135: Skyler Donnar (debut) def. Dillon Wheeler (debut) with a rear naked choke, Round 1.

Heavyweight: Cody Haight (2-2) def. Marshall Northrup (1-0) TKO, Round 3.

205: Augustus Standing (3-0) def. Justin Meusy (2-1) with a verbal submission, Round 2.

170: Chaize Exkano (1-0) def. Robert Carter (1-2) with a KO, Round 1.

155: Clinton Teeples (12-6) def. Roy Bradshaw (32-15) with an arm bar, Round 1.

BOWLING April 4 Lucky Ladies Team Won Lost Turtles 70.5 49.5 Country Lane 70.5 49.5 River Gals 66 54 Duck’s Chicks 59 61 Golden Girls 51.5 68.5 Morning Glories 42.5 77.5 High game scratch: Vicki Nolting 223. High series scratch: Laura O’Brien 503. High team score handicap: River Gals 853. High team series handicap: Morning Glories 2,405. Splits: Linda Larson 3-10, Lenny Miller 5-6-10, Sharon Smith 3-10, Pat Shields 2-6-8.

Wednesday Night Loopers Team Won Lost

H & D Diesel 453 347 Timber Room 444.5 352.5 McCroskey Defense 438.5 341.5 Club Rio 436 362 OK Lanes 408.5 391.5 McCroskey Atty @ Law 408.5 387.5 Action Auto 408 386 High scratch game: Steve Hastings 264. High handicap game: Steve Hastings 273. High scratch series: Steve Hastings 667. High handicap series: Steve Hastings 694. High team scratch game: McCroskey Atty @ Law 974. High handicap game: McCroskey Atty @ Law 1,063. High team scratch series: McCroskey Atty @ Law 2,751. High handicap series: McCroskey Atty @ Law 3,015.

April 5 Thursday Niters Team Won Lost Club Rio Pooch Parlor 76 44 Country Lane 70.5 49.5 OK Lanes 65 55 Wilkinson Rental 60 60 Wanna Bees 56 64 Plain Nasty’s 54 66 4 Amigos 50 70 OH $#!+ 48.5 71.5 High score game: Mel Logan 234, Sara Goss 188.

High handicap game: Mel Logan 270, Sara Goss 242.

High score series: Mel Logan 598, Shirley Ownbey 495.

High handicap series: Mel Logan 706, Shirley Ownbey 657. Splits: Jan Edgar 4-5, Randy Edgar 3-6-7-10, Steve Nolting 4-5-7, Pinky Ownbey 2-7, 4-5-7, Georgia Goss 3-10, Mel Logan 4-10, Sharon Reed 3-10.

April 6 Friday Night Leftovers O.K. Lanes 72.5 51.5 Weber Enterprises 67 57 Gutter Gang 65 59 Timber Room 64.5 59.5 Party of Four 60.5 63.5 EZ-Rider 60 64 Cusick Tavern 53.5 70.5 Screamin For Ice Cream 53 71 High scratch game team: EZ Rider 725. High handicap game team: OK Lanes 901. High Scratch Series Team: Timber Room 2,086. High Handicap Series Team: Weber Enterprises 2,587. High scratch game: Don Plattenberger 237, Cathy Wagner 200.

High handicap game: Don Plattenberger 257, Diana Hilden 251. High scratch series: Terry Hastings 614, Cathy Wagner 509. High handicap series: Terry Hastings 683, Pat Shields 665. Splits: Brian Hilzer 3-10, John Jacobson 3-6-7-10, Bill Tremaine 5-10.

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tions.gov. In the Keyword box, enter Docket No. [FWS–R1-ES-2011-0096], which is the docket number for this rulemaking. Then, in the Search panel on the left side of the screen, under the Document Type heading, click on the Proposed Rules link to locate this document. You may submit a comment by clicking on “Send a Comment or Submission.”

Please note that if you are using the Federal eRulemaking Portal, the deadline for submitting an electronic comment is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date.

By mail: Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS–R1-ES-2011-0096; Division of Policy and Directives Management; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, MS 2042–PDM; Arlington, VA 22203.

At public meeting and hearing: Recognizing that not all citizens have access to electronic means for comment submission, comment forms will be available at the April 28th meetings for citizens to hand-write comments that will be scanned by the Service and submitted to the Federal eRulemaking Portal as a courtesy to citizens.

All oral comments delivered at the public hearing will be court-recorded and entered into the official public record.

We will post your entire comment – including personal identifying information – on http://www. regulations.gov. You may request at the top of your document that we withhold personal information, such as your name, street address, phone number or e-mail address from public review; however, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Comments and materials we receive, as well as supporting documentation we used in preparing this proposed rule, are available for public inspection at http://www.regulations. gov, or by appointment during normal business hours at the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Office (208-378-5265 or 509-893-8014). The

proposed rule, maps and other information about the southern Selkirk Mountains woodland caribou will also be available online at http:// www.fws.gov/idaho.

water P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696

Published in The Gem State Miner April 11, 2012.

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2012122 PUBLIC NOTICE Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet), 5802 Overlook Ave NE, Tacoma, WA 98422, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, Washington Rural Access Project (WRAP) RD II, Route NE-1 – is located along SR20 in Pend Oreille County.

The project involves installing approximately 7 miles of fiber optic cable within public right-of-way along Highway 20 from the Stevens County line to intersection with Highway 31. Fiber optic cable will be buried within pre-disturbed public right-of-way.

This project involves approximately 0.8 acres of soil disturbance for underground fiber optic utility construction activities.

Stormwater will not be discharged to surface waterbodies. Any stormwater and/or groundwater will be pumped and transported from the project site and disposed of per Washington State DOE requirements.

Any person desiring to present their views to the Department of Ecology regarding this application may do so in writing within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice.

Comments shall be submitted to the Department of Ecology. Any person interested in the department’s action on this application may notify the department of their interest within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice.

Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Storm-

Published in The Newport Miner April 11 and 18, 2012. (10-2)

2012123 Notice of Application Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on April 2, 2012, receive a complete application from Susan Dalby to lift the six-year moratorium imposed by the WA St Forest Practices Act for the construction of a single family residence and related outbuildings on the following parcels: 43341430-0002. Any person desiring to express their view or to be notified of the action taken on these applications should contact the Community Development Dept.

The submitted application and related documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 W. 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Community Development Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted to the County no later than April 26th, 2012.

Dated: April 06, 2012 Published in The Newport Miner April 11, 2012.

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2012124 Notice of Application Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on April 02, 2012, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted

by Alisha Krause & Cecil Hylton to adjust the boundaries between existing contiguous parcels. This boundary line adjustment will result in modification of the boundaries between two contiguous parcels; Within Sec. 13, T30N, R43E, WM. (Parcel #’s 433013-420001 & 433013-13-0001) Any person desiring to

express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept.

A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than April 26, 2012 after which a final administrative decision will be made.

Dated: April 06, 2012 Published in The Newport Miner April 11, 2012.

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2012125 Notice of Application Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on April 04, 2012, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted

by Linda & Landon Brown to adjust the boundaries between existing contiguous parcels. This boundary line adjustment will result in modification of the boundaries between two contiguous parcels; Within Sec. 09, T30N, R44E, WM. (Parcel #’s 443009-230001 & 443009-24-0001) Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept.

A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than April 26, 2012 after which a final administrative decision will be made.

Dated: April 06, 2012 Published in The Newport Miner April 11, 2012.

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the miner

Pend Oreille County better off than some Still another round of cuts likely

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

Miner photo|Janelle Atyeo

Garage fire investigation underway The fire that claimed this garage on South Union Street in Newport is being investigated as arson, according to Tom Watson of the Newport Fire Department. The garage was destroyed Saturday night, April 7. An adjacent garage was also burned in the blaze. No one was home when the fire occurred. People with information about the fire are asked to call the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office at 509-447-3151.

Selkirk levy election ballots due Deer Park, Riverside elections also Tuesday

By Janelle Atyeo Of The Miner

METALINE FALLS – Selkirk voters will decide on a replacement levy for the Selkirk School District. The deadline to send your ballots in is Tuesday, April 17.

Ballots can be mailed as long as they are postmarked by April 17.

They can also be dropped off up to 8 p.m. on Election Day at the auditor’s office in Newport or the drop boxes located between the library and community center in Ione or the box in the alley beside the courthouse in Newport.

The two-year maintenance and operations levy would raise nearly $500,000 a year for the Selkirk district, funding extra curricular activities such as sports and music, general maintenance, utility bills, food service, technology, textbooks, transportation and helping maintain current staffing levels, among other things that don’t have dedicated funding sources.

Property owners would pay an estimated $2.11 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The current levy is collected at a rate of $1.53. A resident with property valued at $100,000 would pay another $5 per month or $58 per year under the new levy.

For more information on the levy, contact the district office at 509-446-2951.

Only voters in the Ione East, Ione West, Metaline, Metaline Falls and Tiger Dry Canyon precincts will vote on the Selkirk levy.

Fertile Valley South and Camden voters will vote on a maintenance and operation replacement levy for the Deer Park School District or a replacement educational programs and operation levy for the Riverside School District. That special election is also April 17.

Courtesy graphic|Selkirk School District

The Selkirk School District is proposing a levy with an estimated rate of $2.11.

Here’s how the rate stacks up against area districts.

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County isn’t broken although there will likely be more budget cuts in 2012.

That’s the conclusion of Clark County deputy administrator Glenn Olson, who spent a couple days in the county looking at finances recently.

“Pend Oreille County is not broken,” Olson wrote in a March 30 letter to county commissioners. “It does not currently suffer from the same structural budget deficit so many counties are facing.”

Olson said the county has gotten expenses to line up with revenue, with one exception.

“That exception was (fiscal year)

2009, when the county did not cut immediately upon seeing a downturn in its revenues,” Olson wrote.

“This created a million dollar gap between current expense revenues and expenses that was exacerbated by a long-term habit of budgeting fund balance.”

Olson wrote that, while the county trimmed costs, it didn’t take the final step to cut baseline costs to bring them under revenue.

“Unfortunately, it seems clear the county will experience one more year of significant revenue declines, due to lost timber and state cuts,” Olson wrote. “That means the county may have to cut its baseline costs significantly, one more time.”

Olson wrote that the county is essentially in good shape. He said the current expense fund balance

of about 10 percent is “healthy,” and that recent union negotiations are a sign that the county is prepared to take the next steps to contain costs.

In addition to making cuts this year, those steps involve developing a succession plan, a countywide plan to deal with upcoming attrition. The county needs to know which workers are approaching retirement and what costs are associated with replacing them or opportunities such retirements might present.

Olson’s letter was read at a meeting between department heads and county commissioners Monday, April 9. At that meeting, county commissioners said that commissioner Diane Wear’s proposal to have an administrator was tabled for now.

Hoftsee named ‘Support Staff Officer of the Year’ NEWPORT – Brandy Hoftsee, the Pend Oreille County assistant probation officer, received statewide recognition after the Misdemeanant Corrections Association awarded her the 2012 “Support Staff Officer of the Year” award.

Hofstee has been the county’s assistant probation officer for about three years. She handles several functions associated with the probation office and keeps and maintains an exceptionally well-run office, county probation officer Scott Cornwell said.

“Brandy’s interactions with other departments, programs, and agencies promote a positive outcome for our clients and the Pend Oreille County Probation Office and she is very deserving of this award,” Cornwell said.

Cornwell accepted the award for Hoftsee at the Misdemeanant Corrections Association Conference in Chelan last week, as she was unable to attend.

Miner photo|Don Gronning

Brandy Hoftsee is shown here with county probation officer Scott Cornwell at the county department heads meeting Monday, April 9. Cornwell surprised her with the announcement of her award.

Make Plans to Attend this Free Event

Healthy Habits, Healthy Lives

Wellness Fair Saturday, April 28th 10 am — 3 pm Courtesy of

Newport Hospital

Courtesy graphic|Selkirk School District

Sponsors in Wellness

Selkirk’s proposed levy would collect at an estimated rate of $2.11 per every $1,000 of assessed property value. This table shows the amount of taxes property owners would pay by the month and by the year, depending on the value of their property.

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Geri Guinn, of Diamond Lake, did not intend to threaten the county with legal action when she said legal action might be taken at last week’s county commissioner meeting as reported in last week’s Miner. She said she meant that the residents may pursue other legal avenues to get agencies to take action. She also said she expected tangible help from the county in regards to unusually high water remedies. We regret any confusion this caused.

The City of Ione, not the Chippewa Water district, is the one applying for a $1 million block grant to upgrade their wastewater treatment plant. The Miner regrets any confusion this may have caused.

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