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Shoreline plan won’t get Ecology approval county told

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Merrill said. She said commissioners were working to make the Shoreline OF THE MINER Master Plan acceptable locally.

Commissioner Diane Wear said NEWPORT – Jaime Short of the that nothing was stopping Ecology state Department of Ecology took the from submitting written comments. unusual step of commenting during She said that commissioners underthe open public comment part of stood the buffer process well.

Monday morning’s county commisShort said that the changes Ecolsion meeting June 11. ogy wanted were She wanted to talk to “I believe the DOE visit going to be required commissioners about was a waste of fuel for an changes. If commisthe Shoreline Master sioners don’t produce Program the county agency concerned with the a shoreline plan environment.” is developing. that Ecology agrees “I hope you’re clear follows the law that some of these regarding protecting Diane Wear changes will not be County Commissioner the shorelines, the approved,” Short matter could end up said. in court or before a hearings board.

Commissioners have made signifiThe end result could be regulations cant changes to the draft, she said, written in Olympia, she said. referring to changes to some buffers Wear said that it may be more that would allow people to build productive to talk after the public closer to the water than Ecology hearings. After the meeting, she said would like. that she didn’t know why Short came Short asked whether it would be to speak to them. helpful if Ecology gave written feed“I believe the DOE visit was a waste back again in the latest 60-day public of fuel for an agency concerned with comment period the commissioners the environment,” Wear said in an have set. “Or is that a fair question?” email the day following the meeting.

Short asked.

“There appeared to be no agenda, “I’m not sure it is a fair question,” just an inquiry of why we didn’t county commission chair Laura SEE ECOLOGY, 2A

BY DON GRONNING

MINER PHOTOS|JANELLE ATYEO

Hats off to Newport grads The Newport High School Class of 2012 celebrates by throwing their mortarboards at the conclusion of the Saturday, June 9, graduation ceremony in the high school gym. Valedictorians Heidi Biermann, Philip Behrend and Miranda Frederick addressed the class. The gym was standing room only for the hour-long commencement, which featured guest speaker Jamie Pancho, fourth grade teacher and coach at Newport. See more pictures on page 6A.

Wet June leaves water levels high

PORTA, Newport chamber now share tourism work

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEPWORT – The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pend Oreille Tourism Alliance have teamed up to greet visitors this summer.

PORTA is now sharing space with the chamber in their office across from Kelley’s Restaurant and Lounge and will be staffing it with volunteers to greet visitors. This should allow the new paid

chamber director Valorie Hein to get out in the field to work with chamber members.

“If the Chamber’s Executive Director is directing visitors all summer, she cannot do as effective a job for our local Chamber members as would be ideal,” chamber president Barb Smith wrote in an email to The Miner. “Similarly, with the Chamber’s ED not being primarily a ‘tourism expert,’ in the past the Visitors’ Center aspect has not been nearly SEE PORTA, 2A

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille River Valley saw almost a week straight of rain in early June. Since the beginning of the month, a total 1.82 inches have fallen, according to readings taken at Albeni Falls

Dam in Oldtown.

Around Washington, the mountain snow is melting slowly, but there is still only 50 to 75 percent of what was on the ground at this time last year. Snowpack levels for the Pend Oreille Basin in May were 110 percent of average but only 46 percent of last year’s levels.

After the he level of the Pend Oreille River dropped in late May and early June, levels are back up.

At Cusick Tuesday, the measurement was 2,040.12 feet above sea level, and the river was flowing at 79,440 cubic feet per second at Box SEE WATER, 2A

Pend Oreille County looking at new sources of revenue Pend Oreille facing large budget deficit

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

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County officials discussed the budget during a meeting Tuesday, June 6. Pictured at the table from lower left are county commissioner Diane Wear, Jill Shacklett of the auditors office, county treasurer Terri Miller, county commissioner Laura Merrill and county commissioner John Hankey.

NEWPORT – Facing a half million dollar budget deficit for 2013, Pend Oreille County elected officials are considering all sources of revenue.

County commission chairwoman Laura Merrill put some figures on the white board during a discussion with elected officials and some county employees at the regular commission meeting June 5. No

|| Fruit tree to be planted at Newport Library NEWPORT – Friends of the Newport Library are donating a fruit tree that will be planted at the library Thursday, June 14 at 1:30 p.m. The tree will be planted during the library’s story time. A fruit tree was chosen so that fruit could be donated to the food bank.

Upgrades planned for

Metaline Cemetery METALINE – The commissioners that operate the Metaline Cemetery in District 2 are planning to install an automatic sprinkler system at the cemetery.

Commissioners said there will be no charge for the installation, but they are requesting donations for the materials. Those interested in helping with the project may send donations to Cemetery District 2, P.O. Box

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179, Metaline, WA 99152. Helpers will be removing stumps, trees and shrubs in the near future, planning new shrubs and flowers, raising and straightening headstones and moving the tool shed to a different area.

Future planning for mine site begins METALINE FALLS – The first meeting of the consultant and the community group working on a long range plan for the eventual closure of the Teck Pend Oreille Mine site was held recently.

They began developing some guiding principles and goals. They agreed that first the continuing operation of the mine, which is currently shut down waiting for zinc markets to improve, is the most desirable option.

But after that, they want to replace jobs but also want to protect the rural character of area.

Bill Hager from Maul Foster Alongi Inc. met with the

decisions have been made, but commis$160,000 for the road fund next year. sioners are looking at ways to balance the • Adopt a 0.1 percent mental health 2013 budget.

“We have almost sales tax. That would generate Commissioners have sev$80,000-90,000 a year, nothing left to cut.” about eral options for increasing some of which could go to the revenue. Some would require current expense fund and some voter approval and some they Terri Miller of which would go to counselTreasurer could do on their own. ing services.

Among the things com• They could adopt a road levy missioners could do without shift, as they have in years past. voter approval are: This could generate $400,000 or more.

• Create a countywide transporta• They could undo a resolution they tion benefit district. If they did, they passed that gives proceeds from timber could increase vehicle registration fees, harsomething that could generate about vests SEE REVENUE, 2A

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group. His firm was selected by the Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council, which is administering the grant that will pay for the project.

Other meetings are planned which will involve community members as they explore the future of the site. The full range of potential reuses will be available after market studies and other background reports are completed.

Chamber meets Thursday METALINE FALLS – The next North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce meeting will be Thursday, June 14, at the American Legion in Metaline Falls.

Social hour starts at 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. A dinner will be available for $6, served at 6:30 p.m.

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Priest River students will wait for laptops BOISE – Students in Priest River won’t receive laptops as soon as hoped, after the list of 32 districts released by the Idaho State Department of Education did not include West Bonner County. Superintendent Mike McGuire said he was notified during a webinar that his district wouldn’t be getting the one-to-one mobile devices. The next round of districts will be announced this time next year.

The Idaho legislature approved laws this past year that requires high school students to take at least two courses online, as part of superintendent of public schools Tom Luna’s Students Come First plan.

Districts that are getting the laptops range in size from the smallest to the largest in the state.

No schools in the Intermountain League – which includes Priest River Lamanna High School – were listed.

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on park land to the parks fund.

Commissioners would have to go to voters for: • A road levy lid lift.

• A 0.3 of a percent sales tax increase to be used for public safety. That could generate about $250,000 annually.

• A second real estate excise tax. That could generate about $65,000 that could be used in the capital fund.

County officials seem to be working on the budget earlier this year.

Elected officials are meeting monthly, working on the budget, as are department heads.

That has happened before but it seems to have more urgency now, said county treasurer Terri Miller.

There is also a committee meeting to look at selling surplus land the county owns.

That committee started out with county officials and expanded to include citizens. The full committee has met once.

They have identified about four or five parcels that could be sold. None are larger than 20 acres.

Some people are asking if county officials should start cutting now, particularly staff

positions.

“We have almost nothing left to cut,” Miller said.

If the commissioners increase taxes, either by going to the voters or doing it themselves, the money should be spent on things the public supports, such as public safety, Miller said.

She said voters would likely be more willing pay more taxes for public safety.

“I know I would,” she said.

The county has finalized negotiations with the road union but has barely started negotiations with the other unions. The AFL-CIO Local 1135 road union agreed to forgo cost of living increases this year but has a provision in their contract to reopen discussions if another union gets cost of living increases. The other bargaining units are part of Teamster Local 690.

Personnel costs – wages and benefits – make up more than half the county’s $9 million current expense fund.

The county has gone from 173 full time employees in 2007 to 146 now. That includes the road department and employees paid through the current expense fund.

Employees funded through the county’s current expense fund have dropped from 106 in 2007

to 87 currently.

Even the 2012 budget is on the table.

“We’re seriously considering opening up the budget this year,” county commissioner Diane Wear said. That means the whole budget process, including a public hearing, would be done again.

Opening the budget process would be one way to force departments to make cuts. Commissioners could set the budgets where they want and departments would have to make do.

If it happens, it would be for the second half of the year, maybe even just for the fourth quarter, Wear said.

Spending is fairly close to revenues through the end of May, according to figures from the auditor’s office.

Through the first five months of the year, the county has collected about 41 percent of the revenue they predicted they would collect and has spent about 36 percent of the budgeted amount, according to figures from the auditor’s office.

County prosecutor Tom Metzger wants any unanticipated money the county gets to be set aside and not spent. That would require a resolution by the county commissioners.

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ECOLOGY | Comment period ends Aug. 8 It is the changes to the setbacks for some designations of land that Ecology doesn’t think it can supaccept all of the DOE revisions at port. Both the planning commisface value, which could have taken sion and county commissioners place by phone.” made significant changes.

Wear, who is facing two canCounty commissioners indidates in her re-election race, creased the setbacks for urban said the commissioners took local and rural intensive use, extending needs into consideration. them from 50 feet to 100 feet. That After the meeting, Short said means no development could octhat Ecology has given the county cur within 100 feet of the ordinary nearly a half million dollars to high water mark. complete the process. Ecology is An example of rural higher holding the last $25,000 until the intensity designated property is the project is complete, she said.

Box Canyon Dam. The Mill Pond Short said it is the commissionarea in the northern part of the ers’ prerogative to develop the county is an example of an urban shoreline plan the way they want higher intensity area. but that Ecology must approve it.

The commissioners decreased “Technically, there is a requirethe setbacks for urban and rural ment they work with us,” she said. conservancy lands to 50 feet. In Pend Oreille County is actuthe draft approved by the planning ally ahead of some counties in commission, the setback was 150 developing their Shoreline Master feet for rural conservancy and 100 Program. feet for urban conservancy areas.

“Stevens County hasn’t even Ecology is concerned about restarted yet,” Short said. Spokane ducing the setbacks from 100 feet County is nearing completion of to 50 feet for properties zoned rural their plan after a long process. residential, which the county planThe Pend Oreille County Planning commission recommended. ning Commission approved a draft Ecology is also concerned that document of the “Technically, there is a the grandfathershoreline plan, ing provision that requirement they work which county allows the setback commissioners with us.” for both rural and have been fine urban conservancy tuning for several Jaime Short properties to be weeks. reduced from 150 Washington Department of Ecology Their edited feet and 100 feet draft of the Shoreline Master Plan respectively to 50 feet for the conis on the Pend Oreille County struction of a single family house. website at www.pendoreilleco.org/ The grandfathering she is referring county/shoreline_master_proto essentially allows any lot that is gram_update.asp. It has notes already there to be grandfathered about the changes. in.

The commissioners opened up “I appreciate the difficult task the public comment period for the Planning Commission faced,” another 60 days. That will end Short wrote in a letter to county Aug. 8. commissioners last March. “They Many of the changes are small did not, however, provide the things, said Mike Lithgow, comCounty Commissioners with a munity development director for scientifically based rationale to the county. Lithgow has been justify the draft buffer provisions in involved with the four-year process question.” from the start.

It seems unlikely the state “They’re things like moving Department of Ecology will sign off the cumulative impact analysis on such changes. towards the front of the docuGreg Dohrn is a land use conment,” he said. The commissioners sultant who has worked on the eliminated the size requirements Shoreline Master Program with for platform landings located near Lithgow. He said the commissiondocks. They did away with the reers received a lot of input from a quirement that future subdivisions variety of sources. on shorelines share a common They received comments from buffer. individuals, as well as from state FROM PAGE 1

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and federal agencies.

“They balanced and reviewed and changed the document to reflect what is best for the county,” Dohrn said.

The setbacks or buffers have been among the most contentious of the issues dealt with in the shoreline plan. They are the distance from the ordinary high water mark where development cannot occur.

Commissioners wanted to give landowners a choice, Dohrn said. If the current proposed designations work, people can just comply with them.

But if there is some reason why they need to build something closer to the water, there is a more individual way to comply. It will be up to the landowner to make the case – using and paying for a qualified professional.

Some alternates that will be considered on a case by case basis include: • Buffer averaging, where the standard setback could be reduced in one place if it is increased in another, with no net loss of ecological function.

• In-fill development, where landowners would be able to build closer to the water if the houses on both sides have built closer. The idea is that there would be no net loss of ecological function since the area was already developed.

• An administrative adjustment may be made to a property on a case-by-case basis. This would also require a written justification by a qualified professional and additional conditions of approval may apply.

• A variance, where shoreline buffers could be reduced with the approval of the county and the Department of Ecology. These would be rare.

A setback by itself may not accomplish the protection of the shoreline the Department of Ecology wants. For instance, if the setback is stripped of vegetation and fertilized, the shoreline wouldn’t be protected.

Commissioners will hold three public hearings, one in each commissioner district. The dates of the hearings have not been set yet but the meetings will occur before the comment period ends so that people can make comments on the record at the hearings.

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Water | Diamond at 2,345 FROM PAGE 1

Canyon Dam. The dam was generating at approximately 40 percent of full capacity Tuesday morning, but by afternoon, three of the dam’s four generating units were producing power at partial capacity, according to the Pend Oreille Public Utility District.

Idaho’s June 1 snowpack levels were 130 percent of average in the Panhandle region. This means there is still enough snow in the mountains to sustain summer’s flows and the farther north in Idaho the more near normal, to above normal, the flows will be this summer, said the latest report from the Natural Resources Conservation Center.

The Panhandle’s snowpack is a little more than half melted. Rivers have seen multiple streamflow peaks this season as snowmelt rates have varied up and down with temperatures and sporadic rain. This is the best scenario for melting a deep snowpack, according to the NRCC; much better than one large damaging peak.

The Priest River basin has the largest snow pack in Idaho with 172 percent of average, similar to much of Washington which hosts the West’s most snow.

As of June 1 Lake Pend Oreille is 77 percent of capacity. The JuneJuly streamflow volume forecasts are 125-150 percent of normal for the Moyie, Smith, Boundary and Priest rivers, other streams are 107-116 percent.

The rest of June is predicted to be warm and dry. The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting abnormally warm and dry conditions for most of the Pacific Northwest through the next several months, following a cool dry phase this month.

Spring rains have caused the lake level to remain high at Diamond Lake, and the countyimposed no wake zone remains in effect.

County commissioners lifted the wake restrictions on Sacheen Lake May 22 because levels were normal there and tubes through

PORTA | City granted $1,000 FROM PAGE 1

as effectively run as it could have been.”

The chamber still receives Hotel/ Motel tax money, collected by the state from overnight lodging in both the city of Newport and Pend Oreille County. The county administers their funds through a committee. The Newport City council manages city hotel/motel grants.

These tax dollars must be used to attract people from outside the county to the area. The chamber receives $200 a month, for a total of $2,400 per year, through the county. This is part of an earlier agreement to use the funds for promoting tourism in the entire county, including distributing brochures for communities outside Newport. This year the chamber has also received $1,000 through the city to assist with the Poker Paddle.

PORTA director Susan Harris requested $2,000 from the city of Newport recently. She said it would be used by her group as part of their new work at the chamber office to assist with maintaining restrooms, paying for phones and brochure printing. Instead, the city council decided to grant $1,000 to the chamber of commerce, which they want passed on to PORTA according to city officials.

“We run the building, pay for utilities and insurance, own the furniture, deal with any maintenance issues, etc.,” Smith wrote last week.

The visitors center is expected to operate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Saturday

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Monday

Mostly cloudy, chance of rain

72/45

Tuesday

Times of clouds and sun

75/49

Source: National Weather Service, Newport, WA

the beaver dams were being kept clear of debris.

The Diamond Lake Improvement Association recently got approval on its permits to do herbicide weed treatments and install beaver tubes in the lake’s outlet at Moon Creek. It’s not certain when the work would begin.

Installation of beaver tubes would probably need to wait until the lake level is low, possibly in late September. Issues with accessing the channel will need to be worked out.

Residents around Diamond are still experiencing flooding.

County commissioners, the sheriff and the emergency management service departments have received several requests to keep the no wake restriction at Diamond Lake.

The county doesn’t have specific criteria such as a target lake level for determining when the no wake zone goes on or off, but they’ve been discussing it. Sheriff Alan Botzheim has suggested using the high water mark to determine a level. Emergency management director JoAnn Boggs talked about having a process to set the mark, including public meetings.

As of the latest measurement, taken by the Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District, the level was 2,344.61 feet, but 0.32 inches since the last measurement on May 19, taken at Woodland Drive on the lake’s north shore.

Last year, when the Pend Oreille River Valley saw heavy flooding, the lake level peaked at about 2,345.64 feet in late May 2011. In 2011, wake restrictions were in place on Diamond and Sacheen lakes until early July.

This year, restrictions were placed on both Sacheen and Diamond lakes March 27. Bead Lake has been under a no wake zone since April 24, and as water remains high there, the wake restriction is still in effect.

Under the restriction, any power boaters must operate at 5 mph – a speed slow enough to prevent creating a wake. Violators of the no wake speed limit are subject to an infraction with a fine of $66.

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Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, according to Harris, who also said PORTA is trying to gather enough volunteers to cover those hours.

As of last week they had 20 volunteers for the summer, according to PORTA volunteer coordinator Peggy Greene.

Smith said Hein, whose hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, will also be available if needed.

“Of course Valorie will be there to assist with visitors if and when she’s needed,” Smith wrote in response to questions from The Miner. “Of course we’ll continue to field phone calls, emails, written requests from all around N. America about our city, our area, our events, local data, etc. Of course we’ll continue to send out relocation packages and information as requested. When PORTA volunteers aren’t there and Valorie is, this summer and throughout the rest of the year, she’ll be on the front line assisting visitors. That is part of the territory.”

Harris said she will be available via phone for coverage in the office as needed since she lives in Newport. She will spend the first few weeks of the summer season in the center helping the new volunteers get acclimated. They are trying to arrange to have two volunteers in the visitors’ center at a time.

“Harder to do that then one might imagine,” Harris said.

The goal is to have a written Memorandum of Agreement in place between PORTA and the chamber, Smith wrote.

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Source: Albeni Falls Dam

This week last year, highs ranged from 71 to 54 and lows were in the 40s and 50s. Four days of rain netted 0.22 of an inch.

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Juvenile arrested after school expulsion

BR I E FLY Lake groups hold meetings SACHEEN LAKE – The Sacheen Lake Association will have its annual meeting Saturday, June 16, at the Sacheen Lake Fire Station. The meeting will start at 9 a.m., not at 10 a.m. as previously reported.

Following the meeting there will be a sewer and water workshop on sewer assessments, which is open to the public.

Diamond Lakers will gather for a clean up Saturday, June 16, starting at 8 a.m. at the South Shore Store. The event is sponsored by the Diamond Lake Improvement Association, and coffee and doughnuts will be provided.

Afterward, the association is hosting a barbecue lunch. Get to know your neighbors and learn about the lake community starting at noon at John Hernandez’s Quonset hut on Highway 2.

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

Granite-Reeder district proposes new LID PRIEST LAKE – The GraniteReeder Water and Sewer District is proposing the formation of a new Local Improvement District to accept residents who weren’t included in the first LID. A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, at 3 p.m. in the district office at 799 Hagman Road, Nordman. Board chairman Vincent Aguirre said they will be serving about 12 more customers, but the boundaries of the district are not expanding. Some people were exempt from the first LID due to a 1992 ruling, he said. According to a public notice, the proposed cost of the project is $1.1 million, and would be paid for by assessments on the properties that would benefit from the new system.

It will include a sanitary sewer collection system, including lateral lines where necessary, lift stations, transmission mains and pumps to a treatment site and disposal facility.

Underage drinkers cited NEWPORT – A group of West Valley High School students were cited for underage drinking Tuesday, June 5, after Pend Oreille Sheriff deputies responded to a report of multiple gunshots and vehicles at a North State Line Road location three miles south of Newport.

According to a press release from the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, 38 minors were contacted, with 13 adults under age 21 and three juveniles charged with consuming alcohol.

A shotgun was located, but it was determined that no firearms crimes occurred, according to the press release.

Riverside School District offers free summer meals RIVERSIDE – The Riverside School District will serve free summer meals to kids 18 and younger.

Meals will be provided at Riverside Elementary, 3802 E. Deer Park-Milan Road, Chattaroy, June 18 through Aug. 24. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Meals will be served at the grassy area outside the elementary school building, or in the school lunchroom during inclement weather.

Meals will also be served at Elk Community Park, 40044 N. Elk-Camden Rd., Elk June 18 through Aug. 24. Lunch will be served from 12:30-1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

No meals will be served Wednesday, July 4 because of the holiday. Questions can be directed to 509-464-8201 or 509-464-5540.

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Teachers retire from Newport These Newport teachers were honored at Monday’s school board meeting, June 11. High school science teacher Bill Gee, left, retired after 32 years at Newport. He has been teaching 38 years. Sandee Meade has more than 27 years experience teaching, including 23 years at Newport, where she worked as an elementary school teacher. Charlotte Saunders has taught at Newport since 1984, most recently as a fourth grade teacher.

Elk Days has a weekend of music, food and fun ELK – The 36th annual Elk Pioneer Days takes place Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16 with food and music in the park, a parade, a car show and more.

The fun gets underway Friday afternoon. Food and vendors will open in the park at 4 p.m. There will be live music in the park for an all ages family dance starting at 8 p.m. with The Crystal Mules on stage.

Saturday starts with a firefighters breakfast at the Elk fire station.

For the 29th year, the fire fighters are serving pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, milk and juice from 6-10 a.m. Adults eat for $6, children 12 and under for $4, and a family with two adults and two children can eat for $18. A portion of the proceeds goes to the scholarship fund.

The parade starts at 10 a.m.

Participants can sign up at 8:30

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a.m. at the Boondocks Store. The road will close at 9:15 a.m. Grand marshals this year are Fred and Jo Safford, a couple that moved to the Elk area to farm in 1955. They have dedicated much of their time to community causes and took in many kids throughout the years.

The park will be the center of activity again, with vendors open and children’s activities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The VFW will also have some events. The VFW Auxiliary will be serving pulled pork sandwiches all afternoon at the VFW. The second annual Thunder Valley Car Show will start at noon.

There is a $15 entry fee. And the men’s auxiliary is hosting a poker tournament with a $25 buy in at 1 p.m. The VFW will have live music

by Usual Suspects Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Sunday wraps up with music by Rhythm Junction at noon, a kara-

oke showcase at 1:15 p.m., On Tap at 2 p.m., belly dancing with the Mystic Dream Dance Co. at 3 p.m., the Usual Suspects at 3:30 p.m., Tommy G. and the Bug Jug Band at 5 p.m. and David Raitt and the Baja Boogie Band from 6:30-8 p.m.

NEWPORT – A Newport High School student who is alleged to have sworn at teachers, refused to leave school when expelled and resisted sheriff deputies who were called to remove him, appeared in Pend Oreille County Superior Court Thursday, June 7.

Howard K. Dennis Jr., 17, pleaded not guilty to charges of second degree criminal trespass, third degree assault and possession of a weapon on school grounds when he appeared in court.

Deputy prosecutor Greg Hicks told Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson that he expected to file new charges over an alleged assault that occurred over the weekend at Diamond Lake. He asked that Dennis’s $500 bail be increased. That bail was set

by District Court Judge Philip Van de Veer, acting as a court commissioner during the first appearance.

Defense attorney Barrett Scudder said that the only thing he has seen regarding new charges is an undated handwritten statement given him by prosecutors. Bail had already been set, he said, and there was no basis for increasing the bail.

Dennis has no criminal record.

“There was no foundation for the first bail,” he said. “It’s not necessary to ensure his appearance.”

Nielson disagreed: “The bail was set too low.” He wasn’t considering the unfiled new charges, he said. The existing charges were serious.

“I consider an altercation at school to be a serious matter,” he said. “It’s more serious if law enforcement is involved.”

Dennis’s parents were in court. They had posted the $500 bail themselves. Nielson ordered that the $500 be returned so that they could go to a bail bondsman for the new bail. Dennis was taken into custody.

The incident for which Dennis was arrested started in first period Thursday, May 31. According to charging documents, Dennis and other students were preparing to take a test in the gym.

A teacher touched him on the back, which a student who witnessed the incident said Dennis said was sore from a bike wreck.

Dennis swore at the teacher, the student said. Principal Denis Matson was called in. He spoke quietly to Dennis, who, according to a statement of probable cause, swore at him.

The class was sent back to their classrooms and law enforcement was called. Matson again told Dennis he was expelled and had to leave.

Dennis continued to sit at the desk and refused to leave once sheriff’s deputies arrived.

Matson told him to leave or he would be arrested. A sheriff’s deputy repeated the order and Dennis allegedly said he would leave when he wanted.

The deputy grabbed his wrist and when he resisted, a several minute struggle ensued between Dennis and two deputies, according to the report. In that struggle, Dennis was alleged to have bent one deputy’s fingers back, resulting in the assault charge.

When deputies got Dennis handcuffed, they searched him and found a folding knife with a three-inch blade, which resulted in the charge of having a weapon on school grounds.

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e want to commend the Pend Oreille County commissioners for starting early and working hard on next year’s budget. This hasn’t always been the case. They are looking at all avenues to increase revenue and cut costs. They now need to make early decisions and not wait until December. Part of this early decision process must be drawing some lines for reserve funds and other cash deposits; they must say now that they either won’t touch them or set a limit. After that, they can build a balanced budget.

This became clear recently when the revenue hungry commissioners spotted the $250,000 in the county park fund from park timber sales. The commissioners started talking about tapping it for the general fund like they have done to the road fund. We think this is bad policy and a good place to start drawing the line.

The park fund will never be replaced. These funds have finally built up enough from good management by the park board and staff. The small park system can finally be self-sustaining after years of struggling. It can even begin planning improvements such as equestrian and off road vehicle trails. This isn’t a frivolous dream. Not only does it improve the quality of life for residents, but it can also be a tremendous economic improvement force via tourism. That’s economic development that the county needs to generate more tax revenue to pay for services.

Just like robbing from roads and building funds to maintain services has proven to be, the impact will be felt for generations should they rob the park funds. These funds can’t be replaced.

It is time for the commissioners to say they will not take any more money from roads, buildings and parks to temporarily balance the budget. Then they can start really working on the budget without this easy but temporary fix. They must not wait until December and then rob the funds in desperation and without public input.

--FJW

Equal pay act is a Democratic ruse It may not be fashionable to say so these days, says the Wall Street Journal, but three cheers for the Senate filibuster.

“This week the 60-vote requirement (to halt a filibuster and advance a bill) will once again help kill a nasty bit of legislating known as the Paycheck Fairness Act.” It did just that the other day, the final vote 52-47.

Our own U.S. Sen. Patty Murray is in the front row of Democrats attempting to equalize pay between men and women. It’s brought up periodically because trial lawyers want it, says the Journal, since it is a recipe for a class action boom.

There already is a federal law that ensures equal pay for equal work, and in this state a minimum wage requirement, but I’m told we don’t have jurisdiction over fairness between men’s and women’s wages.

Democrats claim women earn only 70 cents for every dollar earned by a man, but that’s attributed to the fact that women gravitate to professions such as teachers and secretaries that are often not as highly paid as male dominated industries.

The Paycheck Fairness Act would rewrite labor law to require businesses to comply with a bunch of new regulations in which they would have to justify their pay decisions. It requires the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to collect data from employers about how they compensate on the basis of sex, race and national origin. This information would form the basis of class action suits where businesses would be treated as guilty until shown to be innocent and with no caps on damage awards.

Calling it “the trial lawyer doozy,” the Journal said the bill was a walking advertisement for gridlock that would hurt the economy for no other reason than to pay off Democratic donors in the tort bar. Trial lawyers are among top campaign contributors to the Ds. It’s so bad, says the Journal, that if the filibuster didn’t exist, someone would have to invent it to kill this bill.

Actually, equal pay for equal work kind of ties into the reason I

oppose gay marriage, even so far as granting the same benefits for spouses of gays and lesbians.

As I recall, the reason heterosexual wives were given special benefits other than those available to single women was because they stayed home and took care of the kids. Families for the most part lived on one paycheck, that of the husband.

World War II changed all that when so many men went off to war and the women went to work, not only to provide for their families (didn’t an Army private get GUEST only $21 a month OPINION in those days?) but because they ADELE were needed in FERGUSON the workforce.

CORRESPONDENT When the war was over and the men came home, many women didn’t want to go back to taking care of children, which caused problems when a woman held a job usually held by a man. Veterans were given preference status, which caused some more problems with men who didn’t go off to war but felt they held down the home front.

I remember the complaints of veterans about women such as wives of naval shipyard shop masters and supervisors tucked into good paying jobs they didn’t want to give up.

When I first went to work for a newspaper, women not only were paid less than the men but veterans who were known to receive pensions for war injuries were paid less than the other men to make up for the income difference.

This wage discrimination bill is part of the D effort to claim the GOP makes war on women although Mitt Romney says he is for pay equity for women, just not the way this bill does it. It’s as big a mess as Obamacare.

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

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To the editor: We are different! Different from any other nation on Earth! It’s for these reason and their offspring, our Constitution, that lets the rest of the world know that we the people control our government, our Bill of Rights that gives us as individuals rights that few others around the world have ever had.

Our Constitution and Bill of Rights are held for the people and by the people because we have a Second Amendment, something missing in China, Russia, Iran, etc. Countries that went through “change.”

Our First Amendment gives us five rights, including freedoms of speech and of the press. These are protected by our Second Amendment – something our founding fathers did not give us, but recognized and wrote it as a God-given right since man first existed.

Our Declaration of Independence second paragraph, written in 1776, states that all men are endowed with certain unalienable rights, among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. When these rights are usurped by our government, it is the right and duty of the people to remove such a government!

How can we if we were required to register our guns, which always leads to confiscation? Think “Change II.” -Larry Connelly Cusick

‘Pardon my French’ To the editor: This letter is in reference to

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The economic news is bad.

The U.S. economy added just 69,000 jobs in May, less than half the expected number, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics revised down jobs figures for the two previous months as the unemployment rate rose to 8.2 percent.

Amidst all the bad news, politicians are debating what the federal government can do to make things better.

GUEST One suggestion is to stop OPINION making things DON C. worse.

BRUNELL Two things ASSOCIATION OF slowing our WASHINGTON economic BUSINESS PRESIDENT recovery are uncertainty and regulatory overload.

When employers are unsure of what will happen next or are overwhelmed by the complexity and cost of new regulations, they don’t expand, innovate or hire. They simply hunker down and wait.

Writing in the Investor’s Business Daily, Home Depot founder Bernie Marcus points out that, over the past three years, the feds have passed more than 10,000 new rules with an estimated $16 billion in additional compliance costs.

Marcus notes that small businesses, which create the lion’s share of jobs in the U.S., don’t have teams of lawyers and compliance officers to sort through all the new rules and requirements.

Founded in 1978, Home Depot is now the world’s largest home improvement retailer, with 300,000 employees. Had he faced today’s regulatory environment back in 1978, Marcus says he couldn’t have started his company.

Another example of both uncertainty and regulatory overload was illustrated in a Washington Times report on the explosive growth of disability lawsuits against employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The increase follows changes to the law in 2008 that expanded the definition of “disabled.” For example, in December, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) warned that some employers could be violating the ADA by requiring a high school diploma, explaining that in some cases the requirement “screens out a person who is unable to graduate because of a learning disability.”

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the profane and unprofessional conduct of Bonner County Clerk Marie Scott at last week’s public meeting. I feel compelled to address her vulgarity, but you won’t have to “pardon my French!”

As a retired CPA, it has been my observation that for over 20 years Ms. Scott has directly overseen the recordkeeping and reporting of the county’s business. As a result, she has vast knowledge of how the system works – and we all know that knowledge is power.

Thus, by sharing or by withholding information she wields control over greenhorn commissioners. But if they dare to challenge or question her, they run the risk of her temper tantrums and ridicule. In fact, her condescending comportment is so legendary she has earned the nickname “Marie Scoff.”

It is unrealistic to me as a CPA that this situation even exists. In other words, her raison d’être is to provide crucial accounting information in a timely and comprehensible manner so that commissioners as managers can make the best financial decisions for the county.

Now, as long as commissioners capitulated to her way of thinking, then the system seemingly worked well. To be sure, continuity and competency are necessary for good government, but no one person should possess this much power and control over records and decision making.

Ms. Scott has been in office for too long, as evidenced by her hostile and unhealthy attitude. She needs to move over or move so the county can move on.

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Democrats and their union allies were not successful in their effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. Walker angered many when he ended collective bargaining rights for many public employees. He easily won the recall, becoming the first sitting governor to survive a recall attempt.

What do you think the Wisconsin governor standing through the recall election means for public sector unions elsewhere?

It was a significant blow, not only to public sector unions but to all organized labor. The government can’t afford to pay union wages when ordinary people don’t get as good of benefits as union workers.

- Sue Hopkins Sandpoint

A righteous neighbor To the editor: When you come to be, you were formed in a neighborly fashion.

Your first neighbor happens to be the heartbeat of your mother’s eternal love. First true peace.

Your next neighbors are your dad, brothers, sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins … and others that adore you.

You are adored by all and you find the second peace. Then you meet your next neighbors your friends, teachers, love of your life, fellow workers, neighbor next door, lady across town, maybe the fellow across the state, your children and grandchildren. Maybe some meet their neighbor across the country or across the ocean or maybe across this planet.

One day you come to the realization and pinnacle of your life and ask universal question.

Am I good to my neighbors?

My friend this is the third peace. Did I do right by my Mom’s eternal Love? Did I do justice by my neighbor? Did I do right by my God or soul? Did my government act like a “Law abiding Neighbor?”

Government cannot fix our problems for we must help rebuild ourselves up, one neighbor at a time.

Come on my good neighbor, there’s got to be someone on your neighbor list that you can be a righteous neighbor too!

You only need to find it in your soul to act, not just speak this universal question: Am I good to my neighbors? Remember a

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It means conservatives will sweep national elections, including winning the presidency.

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If money weren’t an option, would you sign up to be a “space tourist?”

No. It is a waste of resources to send people to space “just because.”

There are enough aweinspiring things to see here on this planet.

No way. I get queasy enough thinking about standard air travel.

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The election was bought by the conservatives, who poured a lot of time, effort and money into advancing their anti-labor objective.

It was the wrong candidate for the Democrats. Their man, Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett, had lost to Walker in 2010. He was a mainstream Democrat with an unimpressive record on workers rights and public education.

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Maybe. It seems risky, but I’d go if I was convinced it’s safe.

Total Votes: 22

For sure! It would be an amazing experience that so few have had the opportunity to try.

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-Donna Lands Newport

‘Those Were the Days’ To the editor: If you missed the American Bandstand Review June 2 and 3 at Create Arts Center in Newport, you missed a truly exciting musical production. And if you ever enjoyed the music of the 1950s and 60s, you would have been singing along, clapping and maybe even dancing in the aisles!

The talent was so impressive that I, like most people in the audience, cannot wait for the next production! Yesterday’s Children Concert Production Company, which is a collaboration between Loyce Akers and Dorene Greg, will present their next exciting vocal showcase in September. The theme of the September show will be “40s Broadway,” so definitely watch that one.

“Those Were the Days” featured 50s and 60s tunes of artists such as Frank Sinatra, the Everly Brothers, Elvis Pressley, The Mamas & The Papas, Patsy Cline and many more. There was a dedication to the late, great Dick Clark. The show’s vocalists were Dorene Greg, who has toured professionally with many famous artists; Jace Fogleman, a young man with a powerful voice who is headed for stardom; and the Champagne Glow Trio consisting of Linda Browning, who also sang professionally with a band, Janet Lambarth, long time local star of Howard’s Follies and various playhouse shows, and Linda Doble, regional singer and guitarist. These excellent artists delivered commanding performances – individually, harmonizing in duets and in groups. Loyce Akers handles the sound system.

To purchase one of their CDs, with 18 tunes from “Those Were the Days,” call 509-447-3399 or email them at inspiredartist143@ gamail.com. Watch for information on Yesterday’s Children Concert Production Company’s next show in September. Or you may hear about them sooner! As vice president of the River Arts Alliance, I will be able to keep you informed about their progress.

-Billie Martin Newport

If women can do the job, they should be allowed To the editor: Adele, it’s no longer 1943! The majority of people “in uniform” spend an absolute minimum (none) of their career undergoing delousing in the Trablinkalike conditions you portray as “reason” for women to be denied advancement as a result of their being denied combat unit billet assignments. Your other “telling arguments” of menstrual cramps/

BRUNELL | hygiene problems and hyperconsumption of toilet paper don’t merit a response.

And, Adele, since we stopped sending our young men off to boot camp with a draft notice (two generations ago); we must now allow the “weaker sex” to provide a portion of the manpower numbers. It is a career/professional military now. People join up to stay on. To make careers.

You point out – correctly – war is a messy business. People who excel at that sort of work should be, and are going to be, promoted.

It’s way bigger than worries about co-ed “worming and fungicidal infection control.”

While the intended purpose of supporting our beyond-huge military establishment is to fight wars, the majority of time spent on the payroll is not in actual combat. But, being ready to go into combat requires a lot of people filling an enormous number of occupations.

Since half the population our military comes from is, decidedly, female, it makes statistical sense to include women in the hard and dangerous jobs as well as the cushy ones. That is how you get promoted – doing jobs that require specialized skills, knowledge, physical ability, and even hardship.

If women can do the job, they should be allowed to show up for work. Sorry, Adell, but one of the last times I was ordered to “turn your head and cough!” it was a lady on the other side of those latex gloves. We both did our jobs.

-Dan Rogers Diamond Lake

Pension system needs reform To the editor: Madison, Wis., is where generous taxpayer funding of public sector retirement plans was started and now is ending. We saw it in the private sector with “profit-sharing” 401(k) watereddown, iffy retirement plans.

Non-partisan voters in Wisconsin and California recently chose to restore government services

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Yup. Forty-three states have recently adopted public sector pension reforms. Washington began with rolling back a generous provision for early retirees (not before my ex-spouse used it to retire at age 56, totally fatigued from teaching second grade for 35 years).

In San Jose, firefighters and police officers could retire after 30 years and collect pensions amounting to 90 percent of their salaries. They were unable to finance the operation of four new libraries, unopened. San Diego was forced by budget realities to set up a rotation for firehouse closures. Both cities lay off workers and thereby diminished services.

Oh, those were the days – generous pensions and benefits for traditional public employees, because the “employers” at the negotiating table weren’t dealing with their own money and counted on political support of the unions for their own survival.

Hopefully, the federal golden pension system will be reformed.

Every county commissioner candidate gets a traditional invite to the union hall to garner support and campaign financing, right from the get-go.

Voters (the real employers) need to know if the candidates are bargaining harder for dwindling services or unrealistic pensions.

-Duane Schofield Cusick

Raising sales tax is shooting yourself in the economic foot To the editor: Currently Pend Oreille County has one of the lowest sales taxes in the state. If you go to Spokane County and shop at the big box stores you will pay 1.1 percent more on every purchase. This gives our local county businesses a built-in discount for people who buy local or travel to our county to shop or have fun. The lower sales tax really helped during our

Christmas shop local event and the recent “Who Let the Girls Out” event.

Our county commissioners are considering raising our sales taxes to collect more revenue. A onetenth of 1 percent Mental Health Sales Tax can be added without voter approval and 0.3 percent could be added for public safety with voter approval. Raising sales tax is like shooting yourself in the economic foot. My hope is that our commissioners will not pass or put any new revenue taxes on the ballot.

Other forms of revenue being considered include raising the county levy lid, raising the real estate sales tax and a weed assessment. These taxes are collected in other counties, so without them Pend Oreille County has an advantage for businesses and people that want to live here.

If our commissioners move forward with any of these tax initiatives, they might as well open up talks with Spokane County for annexation. If we are going to pay the same level of taxes, we might as well turn our rural county into county with big government bureaucracy. Being part of Spokane County could bring us our own big box stores and large housing developments.

The people of this rural county don’t have any more money to give to commissioners that want larger government. We must grow our population or reduce the size of government.

Where are the commissioner proposals for shrinking county government?

-Pete Scobby Newport

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The ADA requires employers with more than 15 employees to make “reasonable” accommodations for disabled workers. But the definition of “reasonable” is also expanding. Attorney Joseph Kaplan cites the example of an employee who takes medication for epilepsy. “Let’s say because of the effects of the medication, it takes them longer to get ready than others, and because of that, they want their schedule adjusted.” So, rather than start earlier so they’re ready on time, the employee demands that the employer change their work schedule.

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rea schools graduated their seniors over the last two weekends.

Saturday, June 9, it was Newport and Selkirk’s turn.

The Newport class was addressed by co-valedictorians Phillip Behrend, Heidi Biermann and Miranda Frederick as well as fourth grade teacher and coach Jamie Pancho.

Selkirk seniors heard from coach Susan Vermeulen and valedictorian Courtney Holter. The Rangers had 23 graduates.

Priest River and Cusick graduated the weekend before.

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Newport graduate Shadra Green wipes a tear after presenting a rose to her family members during Saturday’s ceremony.

Green petitioned to be able to wear Converse tennis shoes at graduation. She didn’t wear her Converse, but opted for some silver Toms instead.

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Newport valedictorians Heidi Biermann, Philip Behrend and Miranda Frederick address the class.

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Newport senior Taylor Lewis hugs family during there ceremony where graduates presented a red tipped white rose to their parents.

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RIGHT: Salutatorian Annie Couch and valedictorian Courtney Holter pose at Selkirk’s commencement ceremonies Saturday.

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The Selkirk High School Class of 2012 gather around principal Larry Reed after graduation ceremonies Saturday.

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Get a cake for dad BLANCHARD – A Father’s Day cake walk and ice cream social is set for Sunday, June 17 at the Blanchard Grange. A cake auction, ice cream social and kids cake walk begins at 6 p.m.

Life Prep hosts Hebrew service week NEWPORT – Life Prep Academy is hosting Brad Scott at the end of June to give his presentation “The End is Revealed in the Very Beginning.” Scott is a scholar on the Hebrew language and explains how the language in the Bible points to the creation around us.

The event is Monday through Wednesday, June 25-27 at Life Prep, 3461 Coyote Trail Road, Newport. Monday’s program begins at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday’s program is from 2-5 p.m. and starts up again at 6:30 p.m. A simple meal will be served Tuesday and Wednesday between services.

Howie and Alynn George, presenting a praise and worship ministry called Mishkanim, will also be at the academy that week.

They help lead people in a deeper relationship with Jesus through Hebrew workshop and dance.

They minister in many counties, including Israel, but this summer they are touring the U.S. For more information visit www.

Mishkanim.com and www.wildbranch.org. For more information on the weekend and housing, call Peggy Graham at 509-447-5976.

Auction raises funds for fireworks show PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Chamber of Commerce is raising money for the city’s Fourth of July fireworks show with an auction set for Monday, June 25 from 5-9 p.m. at the Ranch Club.

All you can eat pizza and salad will be served for $8 per person.

To donate items for auctioning, contact Lisa Hemphill at 208-4480906 or 208-255-678 or donations can be mailed to Community Fireworks, C/O Lisa Hemphill, 200 10th St., Priest River, ID 83856.

Sravasti Abbey hosts open house NEWPORT – Sravasti Abbey, the Buddhist monastery outside of Newport invites friends and neighbors to an open house Saturday, June 16, from 1-4 p.m. The event offers an opportunity to meet founder, Abbess, and author Venerable Thubten Chodron as well as the resident nuns and trainees of Sravasti Abbey.

Refreshments are provided and there will be continuous showings of a new short video about Sravasti Abbey.

Guests may drop in any time to catch any part of the day’s program. Arrival and tea begins at 1 p.m. and Chodron will give a welcome from 1:30-1:45 p.m. A tour of the abbey facilities will be given at 1:50 p.m. Chanting will be from 2:30-2:50, and another tour begins at 3 p.m. From 3-4 p.m., nuns will offer instruction on meditation.

Sravasti Abbey is located at 692 Country Lane. For directions phone or email the office at office. sravasti@gmail.com or 509-4475549.

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OLDTOWN – Kids are invited to gather around the campfire this summer for evening programs put on by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All programs begin at 7 p.m.

Idaho is the topic for this coming weekend as ranger Kassadee teaches about the Gem State and leads a fun activity. She’ll lead a program Friday, June 15, at Springy Point near Sandpoint and Saturday, June 16, at Riley Creek in Laclede.

Trees is the topic for programs the following weekend. Presentations will be at the Mudhole in Priest River June 22 and at Riley Creek June 23.

Play Jeopardy and win prizes June 29 at the Mudhole and June 30 at Riley Creek.

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These students in Jennette Clary’s first grade class at Bess Harion Elementary School in Cusick got to go on a free field trip to Silverwood because Semiah Jackson won second in an essay contest.

Cusick student wins trip for class CUSICK - Cusick first graders were treated to a free day at Silverwood Theme Park because of an essay 7-year-old Semiah Jackson wrote.

She was participating in a contest to commemorate Silverwood’s 25th anniversary. Her class task was to write a 100 to 500-word essay on why her class deserves a trip to Silverwood.

“They’re first graders so getting

to 100 words was tough,” first grade teacher Jennette Clary said.

Jackson wrote that her class brings their homework back to school. She has been to Silverwood before, she wrote, and enjoyed going on the rides.

“Silverwood rocks,” she wrote in the essay that won second place. The contest was open to students grades one through

eight.

She promised good behavior from the class and help from the teacher.

“I hope you pick us because we are nice,” wrote Jackson. “We are smart. And we will listen to you too. We are not wild animals.”

The class took their trip May 30. The contest was sponsored

by The Spokesman-Review and Silverwood Theme Park.

Summer reading begins June 20 PRIEST RIVER – Summer officially begins next week, along with Summer Reading –Dream Big at the West Bonner Library Blanchard branch. Wednesday June 20 at 11 a.m., kick off your summer with an ice cream soda on the first day of Summer Reading. Relax and listen to a story as we dream of sunny summer days ahead.

Sack lunches will be supplied through the West Bonner County School’s free lunch program to all children up to age 18. Lunches will be available at the library during Summer Reading on Wednesdays until July 25. Check their website for online registration or call the library at 208437-0801.

A full schedule of events for the summer is available online or at the front desk of each library. The theme Dream Big will have kids gazing at the moon and stars, learning about night creatures such as bats and owls and having a dreamy summer of fun.

Additionally, Thursday, July 19, at 1 p.m. the library will present a “Box of Dreams” puppet show

by Dave and Beth Nickodemus at the Priest River Library.

Priest River Library Summer Reading will begin Thursday, June 27 at 11 a.m. Lunches will be provided the first day and during the month of July every Thursday at Summer Reading.

Register online for Summer Reading so that organizers may

Auction raises funds forBlanchard Community Center BLANCHARD – Join the fun, get great bargains and support a worthy cause at the annual Blanchard Community Center live auction Saturday, June 16, the day before Father’s Day. There will be lots of merchandise and gift certificates provided by area businesses, BASIC and other individual contributors.

The auction will be held at the Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, starting at 11 a.m. with preview at 9 a.m. Concessions will be open for hot dogs, soda, etc. Larry Cunningham, the auctioneer, promises a fun and entertaining event.

Come and help support the Blanchard Community Center.

For more information call 208437-1037.

Other upcoming activities at the

community center include: • Children’s Free Arts Camp begins June 20 from 9 a.m. to noon and continues each Wednesday and Thursday until July 26 (with no class July 4-5). Arts Camp finishes with a fun day with lunch, old fashion games and stick horse races starting a noon July 26.

• Monday breakfast from 7-11 a.m. June 25 (no breakfast on June 18). This program is supported by donations and everyone is welcome.

There is also a variety of adult art classes scheduled regularly.

For information and to sign up for art activities call Clancie Pleasants at 208-437-4072. Monthly cooking classes with Master Chef Steve Geving are also available.

Call Steve to sign up at 208-4370426.

Rhubarb Festival planned for late June NEWPORT – That easy-togrow, big leafed plant is ready for harvest, and Newport’s Rhubarb Festival is just around the corner.

A day of rhubarb treats and art is planned for Sunday, June 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Create Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth St. A bake sale will feature rhubarb goodies, and venders will set up for sales throughout the day. A demonstration on making a con-

crete rhubarb leaf birdbath will take place at 2 p.m. Anne Chamberlain’s 5-7 year olds tap dance class will perform at 3 p.m.

There is space for more vendors and organizers are seeking donations of rhubarb baked goods for the sale. Call Create at 509-4479277.

This will be the sixth annual festival, which started in 2006 but was not held in 2010.

provide enough lunches for all who attend.

Summer Story Time at 10:30 a.m. will continue on Wednesdays in Blanchard and Thursdays in Priest River. The theme will be Dream Big – READ and match the weekly themes of the older children’s programs. Preschoolers are welcome to stay for the 11 a.m. programs and have lunch with the “big kids.”

The library website is http:// westbonner.lili.org, follow us on www.facebook.com/WestBonnerLibraries or call 208-4482207 in Priest River, 118 Main Street and 208-437-0801 in Blanchard, 412 Railroad Ave. for more information.

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

IONE – Get out on the river for the first ever Tri-Town Float Down, held July 14 and 15 on the Pend Oreille River between Ruby and Metaline.

The north county’s version of the Poker Paddle, participants will start at the Ruby Creek Crossing and spend the first night at Ione Park, enjoying food, festivities and free camping. The second day of the event is the float from Box Canyon Dam to Metaline Park.

Inner tubes are available for rent for $2 each.

Along the route, paddlers will pick ping pong balls, and the luck of the draw will get them a poker hand they can turn in for prizes. Categories include Jack

Gardening theme for Women’s Connection NEWPORT – “Garden Happiness” is the theme for the Women’s Connection luncheon, set for Thursday, June 21 at noon at Pineridge Community Church at 1428 E. First St. in Newport.

Paula Slodquist will be the featured speaker. She will talk about Rock On Greenhouses.

NEWPORT – The Newport branch of the Lions Club recently conducted its annual White Cane Day to raise money for the Northwest Lions Foundation, helping those who need eye surgery, glasses or hearing aids.

Lions Club volunteers collected donations outside of Safeway recently. They thank the many local businesses that gave generously.

On May 21 and 22, the Lions mobile health screening unit came to the Newport schools to conduct free sight and hearing tests for the students. The NewUNITED 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

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

port/Priest River Rotary Club and the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce helped sponsor the visit.

The Northwest Lions Foundation runs the screening unit program, with its professionally equipped, state licensed mobile unit staffed by health professionals and Lions Club volunteers.

The club thanked the schools and volunteers for supplying cookies for each student that was screened. Next year they hope to provide adult screenings.

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

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

S.S. ~ 9:30 • Worship ~ 11 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

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

Theresa Marszalek, an author and inspirational speaker, will also give a talk. Music for the luncheon will be provided by Michelle Moody.

Free childcare is available.

Cost of the luncheon is $8, and reservations can be made by calling 509-447-5770.

Newport Lions benefit community

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

and Jill, Jack and Jack, Jill and Jill, Family, and 60 and older.

The cost is $25 per couple before July 6. That includes one poker hand. Any additional hands will cost $10 apiece or three for $25. Registration costs go up to $35 after July 6.

Registration forms are available at local businesses, at the event’s Facebook page (search for Tri-Town Float Down), by calling Jessica Davis at Paradise Liquors at 509-442-4577, or mail the Selkirk Trailblazers at P.O. Box 282, Ione, WA 99139.

The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Poker Paddle, for the 31st year on Aug. 18.

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

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

CATHOLIC MASSES

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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

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

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

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 10 a.m.

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

Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.hotl.me

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

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

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich June, July & August Worship Service 9 am (509) 447-4338

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Bradford Jay Abrahamson Bradford Jay “Brad” Abrahamson of Spokane passed away Saturday, June 9. He was 52.

Mr. Abrahamson was born June 5, 1960, in Newport and was an enrolled member of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. He Abrahamson had recently completed his welding certification degree at Spokane Community College.

He is survived by his mother, Louella Abrahamson; three children: Steven, Michelle, and Eric; four grandchildren: Lil Steven, Michael, Jeramiah and Karen Rose; brother Richard (and Yvonne) Abrahamson; aunts Shirley Gresham, Mary Fulton and Sandy; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Abrahamson, brother Albert “Mister Moon,” and sister Karen Lou. A wake will be held on Wednesday, June 13, starting at 4 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 14 at 10 a.m., all taking place at the Kalispel Community Hall. Burial will follow at the Kalispel Tribal Cemetery.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.sherman-knapp.com.

Raymond Earl Scott Newport

Raymond Earl Scott passed away June 5 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane after a short illness.

He was 83.

Mr. Scott was born in Dalkena May 22, 1929, to Neil and Jennie Madge (Hoisington) Scott. He grew up on the family farm in Dalkena, later moving to Newport.

He attended grade school in Dalkena and Cusick, graduating from Newport High Scott School in 1947. Mr. Scott served in the U.S. Army from Jan. 26, 1951, until he was relieved of active duty on Dec. 17, 1952.

Mr. Scott married his loving wife Phyllis (Funden) on July 14, 1953, in Newport. Together they lovingly raised four children. They shared almost 59 wonderful years together.

He worked at the Diamond Mill for 44 years, mainly as a certified lumber grader, retiring in 1991.

Mr. Scott loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing with his brothers, sons and other family members.

Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife Phyllis, daughters Denise Aeschlimann (and Rick Skow) of Deer Park, Kendra (and Neil) Persyn of Newport, sons Steve (and Sondra) Scott of Dalkena, Larry (and Dana) Scott of Newport; his brother O.B. Scott of Newport, brother in-law Ray (and Dorothy) Funden of Newport and sister in-law Karen David of Newport. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Bradley Maynard, two sisters Jesse Dahlin and Charlotte Borden, six brothers Howard, Clarence, William “Phil”, Blaine, Clifford and Kenneth.

His kind loving heart and big smile will be missed by all those who loved him. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 15 at 1 p.m. at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport with interment to follow at Newport Cemetery with military honors, followed by a celebration of his life at the Newport Eagles.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Scott’s name to Hospice of Spokane, P.O. Box 2215, Spokane, WA 99210.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

Bill Cole Newport

Bill Cole, a lifetime resident of the Newport area passed away on June 10 at home under hospice care. He was 69.

He was born Aug. 14, 1942 at the Newport Hospital.

Mr. Cole was an avid fisherman and hunter.

Cole He caught the Idaho state record for largest mackinaw in 1976 at Priest Lake.

He was awarded the Washington State ATA high average handicap of trap shooting for the year 1981 and was a lifetime member of the North American Fishing Club.

He married Emma Mary Miltner Dec. 13, 1961. He leaves his wife of 50 years, daughter Angil O’Keefe and her husband Michael and step-granddaughter; son Jon Cole and his wife Sondi and grandsons Phillip and Billy; step-grandsons Shawn (and Robin) and Dallas and great-granddaughter Cassie.

He also leaves his sister, Patty Cole of Seattle, He was preceded in death by his father Francis Cole and mother Dorothy Bridges.

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Ole Donald Nelson Priest River

Ole Donald Nelson of Priest River passed away May 18 at the age of 95.

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There will be a gathering to celebrate his life, open to all family and friends, on July 29 at 2 p.m. It will be held at his brother’s home on Idaho Hill.

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, June 4 ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 20, Cusick, report of white Honda sedan all over the road, taking corners too fast.

ALCOHOL OFFENSE – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of two males behind store.

HARASSMENT – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of silver Dodge van following and yelling threats.

ARREST – S. Calispell Ave., Tiela Renee Cameron, 34, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence and reckless endangerment.

BURGLARY – S. 8th Ave., Ione ERRATIC DRIVER – S. Union Ave., Newport, report of erratic lane travel and extreme speed changes.

ARREST – Kenneth E. Namcheck, 50, of Coeur d’Alene was arrested on a Department of Corrections warrant.

AGENCY ASSIST – W. Pine St., Newport, report of inmate in physical altercation with corrections officer.

PHONE OFFENSE – N. Shore Diamond Lake, report of harassing phone calls.

911 HANGUP – LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, female caller stated there is violence occurring.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Whitetail Place, Cusick, report of three people yelling and beating on complainant’s door.

NOISE COMPLAINT – Hwy. 2, report of neighbor’s playing loud music.

ARREST – Jannette Lee Pantle, 44, of Newport was arrested for third degree theft.

Tuesday, June 5 BURGLARY – Best Chance Rd., Cusick, report that shotgun and other items missing.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Coyote Trail Rd., report that trees are being cut on complainant’s property.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Camden Rd., report of Ford truck sitting in parking lot for more than three hours.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – Graham Rd., Ione, report of verbal domestic violence.

ARREST – W. Pine St., Newport, Bryan Lee Jaillet, 33, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence interfering with reporting domestic violence.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights SEX OFFENSE – Gray Rd., Newport JUVENILE PROBLEM – 7th Ave., Newport, report of large group of juveniles preparing to fight.

ASSAULT – Winchester St., report of two males fighting.

TRESPASSING – LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, request for female to be trespassed from property.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – Hwy. 211, report of stolen check and forgery.

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Wednesday, June 6 TRESPASSING – Elk Rd., Newport, report of subject plowing on complainant’s property.

HARASSMENT – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that male continues to call complainant over a business issue.

SEX OFFENDER REGESTRATION VIOLATION – N. Hayford Rd. Airway Heights, report of video of male at casino.

TRESPASSING – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – Green Rd., Newport, complainant reports mail box smashed sometime since yesterday.

ANIMAL PROBLE – Reflection Drive, Ione, report of bull loose in the area.

TRAFFIC HAZARD – Hwy. 31, Ione, deputy clearing tree from roadway.

AGENCY ASSIST T – Hwy. 2, caller reports possible driving under the influence.

ARREST – Ted Rodney Eastman, 43, of Loon Lake was arrested for driving under the influence.

ARREST – Kelly Edwin Foster, 59, of Newport was arrested on warrants.

Thursday, June 7 ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 20, report of yellow box van north bound crossing centerline.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – Hwy. 31, complainant believes they have an intoxicated student on school grounds.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 20, report of white Dodge Durango speeding and crossing centerline.

ARREST – Knott Rd., Newport, Robert M. Klein, 31, of Newport was arrested on local warrants.

THREATENING – Sacheen Terrace Drive, report that male came to complainant’s door and had conversation that complainant felt was threatening.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – N. Shore Diamond Lake, complainant’s children complain that subject pushes them.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – W. 1st St., report that three juveniles jumped fence at rodeo grounds are around calf chutes.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of white Chevy cargo van, high rate of speed, passing on double yellow line.

ACCIDENT – Hwy. 31, complainant said neighbor hit her car with his last night.

ERRATIC DRIVER – N. Shore Diamond Lake, report Toyota truck and a white car passed at high rate of speed.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON – Hwy. 211, report of male walking on side of road.

Friday, June 8 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – N. 5th Ave., Cusick, damage to fence reported.

PURSUIT – Diamond Drive, Newport, one subject reportedly running from trooper.

THEFT – Kings Lake Rd., Usk, report that subject had chainsaw stolen from his shop.

HARASSMENT – N. Fea Ave., Newport, subject reports getting harassing text messages.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of white van unsafe passing.

DISTURBANCE – Hwy. 20, report of subjects refusing to leave complainant’s residence and wanting to start a fight.

ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, one vehicle

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WEAPON OFFENSE – N. State Line Rd., Newport, report of someone shooting toward homes.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report of group of six young males causing a disturbance at a residence.

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THEFT – W. Walnut St., Newport, female shoplifter reported.

TRESSPASSING – Jermain Rd., Newport, report of male in 20s walking around neighbors’ homes and peeking in windows.

THREATENING – W. 4th St., report of male threatening employee.

PHONE OFFENSE- Willy Way, Newport, complainant reports receiving threatening text messages and voicemail from male subject.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of four to five juveniles running on rooftop.

ACCIDENT – LeClerc Rd. N., report of single vehicle roll over, unknown further.

ACCIDENT – Hwy. 20, report of tan pickup in ditch, barely visible from highway.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – Hwy. 20, report of 13-year-old daughter not in the house.

Saturday, June 9 ACCIDENT – Lakeside Drive, Newport, report of vehicle-deer collision, deer still in roadway.

MISSING PERSON – Hwy. 20, complainant has not seen daughter since last night.

BURGLARY – Guinevere Drive, Usk, report of attempted break in on shed.

ARREST – Driskill Rd., Newport, Richard Allen Towle, 51, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of blue Toyota speeding, headed towards Newport.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – Gateway Mountain Rd., report that subject broke the keypad for the gate.

THEFT – Forgotten Trail, Elk, reported theft of items.

SEARCH WARRANT – Driskill Rd., Newport TRAFFIC HAZARD – Hwy. 20, report of 10-12 inch tree hanging over roadway.

AGENCY ASSIST – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of combative shoplifter.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – W. 7th St., complainant reported that neighbors were possibly cooking meth.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Woodstock Drive, Newport, report that subject received a voicemail from a girl that sounded very distressed.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of male possibly driving in parking lot intoxicated.

WEAPON OFFENSE – Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of people behind house shooting a gun.

DISTURBANCE - N. Hayford Rd., reported fight in the casino.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of people loading up water and other items into three vehicles.

ARREST – Jason Campbell, 40, Usk, was arrested for driving under the influence.

ARREST – William Porter Rice, 30, of Diamond Lake was arrested for second degree assault by strangulation.

Sunday, June 10 AGENCY ASSIST – S. Garden Ave., Newport, deputy assisted corrections officer with inmate.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Flowery Trail Rd., report of possible drug use in vehicle.

ACCIDENT – Hwy. 20, report of two-vehicle accident, minor injuries.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – W. 1st St., report of two juvenile boys on top of restrooms.

BURGLARY – Smalle Creek Rd., Usk, report of antlers stolen out of shop.

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Selkirk School Board: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Junior/ Senior High Priest River City Council: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall Newport City Council: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall Pend Oreille Fire District No. 8 Board: 7 p.m.

- Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads TUESDAY, JUNE 19 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille PUD Commission‐ ers: 10 a.m. Newport PUD Offices Cusick School Board: 3:30 p.m. - Cusick High School Library West Pend Oreille Fire District Board: 6:30 p.m.

LITTERING –Hwy. 31, Metaline Falls, concern reported over deceased deer on property.

DRUGS – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of drugs found.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – W. 5th St., report of male and female yelling and pushing in yard.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – N. Union Ave., Newport, report of two males wrestling and chasing another male.

ANIMAL CRUELTY – S. Union Ave., Newport, report of two people dragging a dog while riding bikes, dog couldn’t keep up.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Overlook Drive, Newport WEAPONS OFFENSE – Davis Lake Rd., Newport, report of two gunshots and yelling heard.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – McCloud Creek Rd. ARREST – Levi Baptist Nomee, 21, of Usk was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence and violation of a protection order.

WEST BONNER COUNTY Monday, June 4 RUNAWAY JUVENILE – Dry Creek Rd., Oldtown HAZARDOUS CONDITION – Parley Lane, Oldtown, report of a tree on a power line.

Tuesday, June 5 BURGLARY – Hwy. 41, Oldtown INTOXICATED PERSON – E. Jackson Ave., Priest River Wednesday, June 6 ARREST – Franklin S., Priest River, Anthony Reynolds, 38, of Priest River was arrested in Priest River for an outstanding warrant out of Kootenai County.

CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER – W. Settlement Rd., Priest River, report of a violation of a protection order.

Thursday, June 7 MARINE INCIDENT – Lower Lakeshore Rd., Priest Lake ARREST – Hwy. 41, Oldtown, Christopher Mickelson, 39, of Priest River was arrested for violation of a no contact order.

Friday, June 8 DOMESTIC DISPUTE – Cottonwood Rd., Priest River AGENCY ASSIST – Hwy. 41, Blanchard SUSPICIOUS PERSON – Madsens Meander, Priest River ARREST – Hwy. 57, Priest River, Kenneth Slack, 35, of Spokane was arrested for felony driving under the influence and open container.

Saturday, June 9 THEFT – E. Jefferson Ave., Priest River ACCIDENT – Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake TRESPASSING – Summer Rd., Priest River UNSECURE PREMISES – Hwy. 2, Priest River DOMESTIC DISPUTE – Glidden Ave., Priest River, deputy responded to a family offense.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – Hwy. 2, Priest River, deputy assisted with a fight at bar.

Sunday, June 10 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE – Hwy. 57, Priest River, a 23 year-old man was cited and released for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

DOMESTIC DISPUTE – E. 4th St. S., Oldtown, report that warrants will be requested for a 27-yearold man from Washington state for of second degree burglary, two counts of aggravated assault, domestic battery and battery.

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The loss of winter jobs in the area around Priest Lake, based on abstract estimations of snowmobile use changes, is estimated 24 jobs lost or 8.1 percent of total employment. When basing the number on studies of actual transaction changes it’s estimated 76 winter jobs have been lost. That’s 25.7 percent of local employment.

Regional snowmobile dealers have declined from 13 to three, local motels have stopped advertising to snowmobilers, and snowmobile rentals are no longer available, the report says.

The Snowmobile Association’s report also warns of harsher impacts on the timber industry.

Access would be further restricted on 80.6 thousand acres of state and private timberland, the report estimates. That could effect about 46 logging and trucking jobs, concentrated mostly in the vicinity of Priest Lake. The report says $4.6 million of earnings would be lost.

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COOLIN – An informational meeting and public hearing about caribou in the Priest Lake area will take place Saturday, June 16, at the Inn at Priest Lake, 5310 Dickensheet Road in Coolin.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hosting the meeting, which will start with an open house from 9:30-11:30 a.m. A formal public hearing will be held the same day, from 2-5 p.m. Citizens will be able to provide formal oral comments for the Service to review and consider for its final decision.

The USFWS released a report estimating it will cost $1.5 million over the next 20 years to protect endangered caribou. The 30-day comment period on the draft analysis will close July 2.

The Idaho State Snowmobile Association conducted its own economic analysis using consultant economist Dan Green of Forest Econ Inc. The study was released May 31.

“Most of the local economic effects of this are negative and have already started to occur,” the report says. “These include: winter recreation reductions (particularly motorized); winter logging constraints; reduced infrastructure development and silvicultural

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Salutatorian Ann Marie Couch received a National Honor Society Honor Cord, Washington State Principals’ Scholar Award for Excellence Certificate, Western Undergraduate Exchange (renewable for 4 years) $8,500, Washington State PTA $2,000, Lillian Bailey $600, Selkirk Trail Blazers Scholarship $250, North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce $250, Newport Masonic Lodge $500, Dollars For Scholars $1,000, and North Pend Oreille Valley Lions $1,000 for a total $14,100.

Sally Green received a National Honor Society Medal, Friend Of Selkirk $500, and Dollars For Scholars $500 for a total $1,000.

Jackie Mendenhall was awarded a National Honor Society Medal, Washington State Honors Award Honor Cord, Washington State Opportunity Scholars $1,000, COURTESY PHOTO|KATHY JOHNSON Friend Of Selkirk $500, and Selkirk senior Sally Green sings the National Anthem at the Class of 2012 graduation Dollars for Scholars $500 for a on Saturday. $2,000 total.

Kathleen Huntsman received Cody Gagliardo will receive Molly Matlock received Dollars a National Honor Society Honor up to $4,500 while enlisted in For Scholars $500.

Cord, Washington State Honors the United States Air Force up Taylor Mayall was awarded the Award Certificate, Friend of Selto $4,500, and post 9/11 GI Bill Kelly Enyeart Memorial $1,300, kirk $500 and Dollars For Scholars to pay for three years at a public Dick and Polly Stretch Memorial $500. university or college.

Scholarship $500, and Dollars for Emily Guthrie was awarded a Nicholas Gardner was awarded Scholars $750 for a total $2,550.

National Honor Society Honor a Wenatchee Valley Community John Joss Ross received the Cord, Washington State Honors College Basketball Scholarship for John Philips Sousa Award Plaque, Award Certificate, United States a renewable $1,496.96, Selkirk Dick and Polly Stretch Memorial Air Force up to $4,500 while enBooster Club $250 and Dollars For Scholarship $500, Sullivan Lake listed, and post 9/11 GI Bill to pay Scholars $500 for a total $2,246.

Ranger District Employees Asfor three years at a public univerBrianna Ingle received Boundsociation Scholarship $300, and sity or college. ary Employees Scholarship $500, Dollars For Scholars $750 for a Cozza Curran received the NanTeck Washington Incorporated total $1,550. cy Nicholas Memorial Scholarship Higher Education Award $1,000, Hannah Simpson earned the $500, Dollars For Scholars $500, Selkirk Public Employees ScholarTeck Washington Incorporated and Teck Washington Incorpoship $200, American Legion & Higher Education Award $1,000 rated Higher Education Award Auxiliary Post 144 Kaniksu Unit and Dollars For Scholars $500. $1,000 for a total $2,000. $500, Dollars For Scholars $750, Others receiving Dollars for Mathew Emerson was awarded and North Pend Oreille Valley Scholars were Dustin Spalding the Boundary Employees ScholarLions $1,000 for a total $3,950. $500, Ciara Taylor $750, Hallee ship $500 and Dollars for Scholars Miguel Johns was awarded DolThompson $5600, and Hanna $500. lars For Scholars $750.

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IONE – On Saturday, June 9, the Selkirk School District graduated 23 seniors.

The National Anthem was performed by Sally Green, who also prepared a video honoring the seniors. The graduates invited Mrs. Susan Vermeulen, “Coach V,” to address them on their graduation day. Vermeulen is moving at the end of this school year and is deeply appreciated for her positive impact in the lives of Selkirk students and our community over the past 11 years.

Once again, the Selkirk seniors have demonstrated high academic skills, and they plan to use those skills as they continue their education at the next level. At this time, every graduate has plans to pursue post-secondary education or training in fall 2012 or fall 2013.

Eight students plan to attend a four-year college or university next year. Eleven students are headed to community colleges, and two students to the U.S. Air Force. One student is entering a CNA training program and another is off to the Job Corps. Two seniors plan to take a year off from school to work before pursuing post-secondary education.

Seniors receiving scholarships/ awards at graduation were: Valedictorian Courtney Holter with a National Honor Society Honor Cord, Student Athlete Award Certificate, Washington State Honors Award Certificate, Washington State University Achievement Award of $4,000, Arthur and Bess Mikalson Endowment Scholarship $1,940, Selkirk Education Association Scholarship $500, Amy Kiss Memorial Scholarship $1,000, North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce $250, Dollars For Scholars $1,000, and Selkirk Public School Employees Scholarship $200 for a total award

Saturday, June 23 • 10am to 6pm Enjoy your favorite local artists & crafters at the 2011 Art in the Park • Pottery • Jewelry • Painting • Fabric art • Woodwork • Food • Metal work • Face painting • Baskets

Come See Belly Dancing Group, Chet O’Keefe & Autumn Sandburg Also Murphy’s Law Band plays 5:30 pm to whenever Happy Dell Park in Kettle Falls, WA • For info, contact Dort at 509-675-5571 • Vendor space is still available

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Idaho Fish and Game announces wildlife summit COEUR D’ALENE – The Idaho Wildlife Summit prominent spokesman for wildlife conservation will be Aug. 24-26 at the Riverside Hotel in Boise from Newfoundland in eastern Canada; by Toni and six concurrent satellite sites, including one in Hardesty, a former director of the Idaho DepartCoeur d’Alene. ment of Environmental Quality and now director People also may participate online. for The Nature Conservancy-Idaho; The goal is to involve as many people as “The responsibility and by Jim Posewitz, founder of Orion possible in helping set the direction for Hunter’s Institute. for meeting the needs The wildlife management in Idaho.

“The Wildlife Summit provides in Idaho are going to wildlife advocates a unique opThe Summit will start Friday afternoon, continue through Saturday and fall more squarely and portunity to hear from top wildlife end Sunday noon. The aim of the event authorities and to help set the stage is to bring together diverse interests to appropriately on the for the future of wildlife management find common ground, and ultimately shoulders of Idahoans in Idaho,” said Commissioner Randy build a broader base of support for wildIdaho Fish and Game Commisand the people who Budge, life conservation. sion chairman-elect.

The federal funds that now support a use the resources in Throughout the event, booths at all lot of what Idaho Fish and Game does, Idaho.” seven sites staffed by Fish and Game are likely to stop growing or decline, employees will be open to provide Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore information about the breadth of Virgil Moore said. activities of Idaho Fish and Game.

Fish and Game Director “The responsibility for meeting the Registration and participation is needs in Idaho are going to fall more free. For information go online to squarely and appropriately on the http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/sumshoulders of Idahoans and the people who use the mit/. Moore and Budge also will discuss the Summit resources in Idaho,” Moore said. on Idaho Public Television’s call-in Dialogue proThe summit will feature presentations by Gov. gram on Thursday, June 14. For details go to http:// C.L. “Butch” Otter; Shane Mahoney, a biologist and idptv.state.id.us/.

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BR I E FLY Basketball camp canceled NEWPORT – A basketball camp set for June 18-24 has been canceled. Instructor Jamie Pancho has accepted a teaching position in Boise and will not be able to teach the camp.

Sample, Adams win Cusick awards CUSICK – Ryan Sample and Haley Adams won the prestigious Gary Howe and Lorrie Anderson awards, presented at a Cusick sports awards banquet Monday, June. 4.

During their athletic careers at Cusick, Sample, a junior, has played football, basketball and golf. Adams played volleyball, basketball and fastpitch softball.

Baseball awards were also given. Ayden Sears received the Most Improved award, Derrick Bluff was named Most Inspirational. Bluff and Aaron Sears were co-captains.

Gun club announces winners NEWPORT – The Newport Gun Club had 30 shooters on Sunday, June 10. Award winners in the 16-yard event are as follows: AA Class - Dan Shaffer 48, A Class - Forrest Tennant 49, B Class - Bill Campbell 50, C Class Dale Wiemer 48, D Class - Charles Corn 45, Veteran - Bill Whalen 48, Lady - Krys George 46.

Wobbles: AA Class - Dan Shaffer 46 won the coin flip over Mark Deinhardt 46, and A Class - Forrest Tennant 49.

Handicap winner Bill Campbell 49 with runner up Nick Larson 48 and high overall Forrest Tennant 142.

Games: 1, five from 40, Mark Deinhardt (5x5). 2, Annie Oakley, Forest Tennant and Don George. 3, Annie Oakley, Forrest Tennant and Nick Larson.

The next event is an ATA shoot on Sunday, July 15.

Douglas named to All State baseball team

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YAKIMA – He skipped graduation to do it, but former Newport High School pitcher Spenser Douglas played for the All State baseball team.

Douglas was among about 140 players selected to play in “feeder” games, contests where players are evaluated.

From the 140, 72 are chosen to play on the All State team, which consists of players from different sizes of schools, from the largest, 4A, to schools the size of Newport, a 1A school.

Douglass had a .407 batting average his senior year at Newport. He hit two home runs, had 11 RBIs. As a pitcher he had struck out 119 in 2012 and had a 2.10 earned run average.

In Yakima Saturday, June 9, Douglas went 3-3 at bat, including a double. His team won that game 10-1, which got them to the championship game Sunday, which they won 7-5.

The outcome of the games were secondary to the experience of being chosen for the team, said George Benedetti, one of the tournaments organizers. The teams don’t really practice or play together much. The players all played in their home school’s uniform.

“It was really something,” Benedetti said of looking out to see the different schools represented. Thirty years from now, the players won’t MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING likely remember who won or lost, he Spenser Douglas has his game face on while pitching for Newport this year. He said, but they will remember play- was named to the All Northeast A League first team and was also named to the All ing on the All State team, he said. State team.

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Newport hires volleyball coach NEWPORT – The Newport School District has hired Kaprina Goodwin to coach varsity volleyball and teach high school science.

A seven-person interview team – including two students – interviewed two prospects for the volleyball position. Goodwin, a former Gonzaga University player, stood out.

She was described as poised, enthusiastic and mature, with a solid foundation for volleyball. She was interviewed by a separate team for the teaching position.

“I think she will be a very good role model,” Newport athletic director Gary Coe said. Goodwin attended high school at North-

Newport selecting new football coach NEWPORT – Zach Fornam Fornam has been defensive has been hired as high school coordinator for Deer Park High weights and physical education School for the last seven years. teacher for Newport.

Deer Park has been league He was also the “He appears to be an champion the last unanimous selectwo years. outstanding young tion of the hiring Fornam has not coach.” committee for yet been hired as Newport’s high football coach, school football district superGary Coe coach, said Gary Athletic Director intendent Jason Coe, athletic Thompson said. director for the district.

Adam Daniel, who has “He appears to be an outcoached Newport for the last standing young coach,” Coe two years, has accepted ansaid. other position and resigned.

North Idaho Pattern Racers season starts Saturday

Ski resort plans work on lift COLVILLE – A summer project at the 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort involves adding a new tower for Chair 1 between existing towers 18 and 19 to improve safety of lift operations.

The ski hill is on U.S. Forest Service land, and the Colville National Forest is preparing a decision memo on the project.

For more information, contact Kevin Walton at the Newport Ranger District, 315 N. Warren, Newport, WA 99156, kawalton@fs.fed.us.

Comments are being accepted for 30 days. Send comments to District Ranger Gayne Sears, Newport Ranger District, 315 N. Warren, Newport, WA 99156.

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Second head race planned on the Pend Oreille PRIEST RIVER – The Head of the Pend Oreille rowing event is set for Sept. 29 at Priest River, hosted by the non-profit Priest River Yacht Club.

Many of the crews for the inaugural event last fall are planning for a return visit, and there has been some interest from West coast crews. Teams will be doing both sweep rowing and sculling racing, including singles, pairs, doubles, quads, fours and eights.

It will be a 5K distance open to all classes of rowers.

The public is invited to watch.

The Pend Oreille River racecourse offers very good viewing at Bonner Park West and along Dufort Road and Highway 2. The race will begin at 11 a.m.

A head race is a time-trial competition in the sport of rowing, in which rowers race against the clock. The crew or rower completing the course in the shortest time in their age, ability and boat-class category is deemed the winner.

A special “meet the rowers” barbecue will be held at the Priest River Yacht Club Friday Sept. 28.

port, where her parents both coached. She was a superior athlete herself, setting state track meet records in the long jump and triple jump.

She graduated Gonzaga University in 2011.

Goodwin replaces Jamie Pancho, who stepped down from Goodwin coaching volleyball when asked by school administrators to choose which sport he wanted to coach – volleyball or basketball.

Pancho has accepted a teaching job in Boise, where he is also expected to coach volleyball.

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Cassia Gleason rides her pony in one of last year’s North Idaho Pattern Racers events. The group kicks off its 2012 season this weekend.

Newport spikers play at national championships NEWPORT – Newport high schoolers Alex Douglas and Ari Newcomb play for Sideout Volleyball Club U15, a team that competed in a regional tournament and received a bid to the 33rd Annual USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships (formerly called USA Junior Olympic Girls’ Volleyball Championships) in Columbus, Ohio July 2-5.

It is a great privilege to go to this tournament, Alex’s mom Veronica Douglas said. This is one of the few tournaments teams have to qualify to play in. The top team in the nation at each age level will be there, along with several college coaches.

Both Douglas and Newcomb played varsity volleyball at Newport High School.

NEWPORT – The North Idaho Pattern Racers will start their second Omoksee Series season this weekend with an event at private arena near Scotia Road.

The event will be held Saturday, June 16, at 32 Tanyea Lane. Registrations will start at 8 a.m., with competition getting underway at 9 a.m.

Last year the events were held at the Newport Rodeo grounds.

An Omoksee is a competition where riders compete to see who can complete a variety of patterns the fastest. Two riders race, with the riders completing the pattern the fast winning. Events include pole bending, barrel racing, a figure eight race, flag and key races, along

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There are divisions for young riders 8 years old and younger, including a leadline event where the rider and mount is led through the course. There are junior events for those 9-12, intermediate events for 13-18 year olds and super senior events for those people 36 and older.

There are also mule events.

Ribbons are awarded to eighth place and there will be year-end awards for riders who compete in four out of five of the events.

There is a $25 entry fee, although novice, training and leadline competitors can enter for $15. There is also a $25 award fee for the series.

For more information contact Meranda Ackley at 208-448-0715 or email northidaopatternracers@ gmail.com.

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9 am – 5 pm Vendors Open (Park) 11:00 am VFW Auxiliary will be seving Pulled Pork Sandwiches at the Elk VFW Post (all afternoon until gone)

12:00 pm Car Show @ VFW 1:00 pm Poker tournament at the Elk VFW Post Beer garden open at the park 10 am to 8 pm

Food Vendors: Big Pappa’s BBQ Eric’s Dawg House Murphy’s Corner Seely’s Teriyaki

Simpson Enterprise • Site Work • All phases of concrete from foundations to stamped concrete • New and Remodeled Construction • Pole Buildings to Barn Restorations 509-939-1245 • 509- 238-2499 Randy Simpson WSCL# SIMPSE*903CK

PAT’S PUMPS Serving you since 1972 For all your water needs call. . .

(509) 292-2322 Plumbing, HVAC Problems?

RELAX, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

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Licensed • Bonded WA & ID

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WA Lic # NORTHSP02551

(509) 262-9000 Convenient, Economical Quality Health Care

No appointments Necessary • Walk-ins Welcome Expanded Hours: 9am - 9pm, 7 Days a Week, including Holidays

Precious Metal Auto Body Works 111 West 1st • Deer Park

Enjoy the 36th Annual Elk Pioneer Days

(509) 276-9505 • Open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

ALL Metals Recycling, LLC

Lic# 603-131-324

“Let Me Help Clean Up Your Place”

I will remove & haul off anything that is METAL! • Junk Auto • Trucks • Farm Equipment • Combines • Sheet Metal • Roofing • Siding

• Appliances • Fencing • Scrap Iron

Gary (509) 939-9674 • (509) 276-8406

Caring for Family and Friends Since 1910

NORTHSIDE SAND & GRAVEL INC. Crushed Rock Screened Rock Screened Pit Run Horse Arena Sand Pea Gravel Washed Sandy Loam Pit Run Compaction Fill

1-509-551-5830 Elk, WA Delivery available

Family owned and operated since 1985

ALL INSURANCE COMPANIES WELCOME Owners: Keith & Cindy Campbell with children Isaiah, Miranda & Carly

NOW OFFERING

For Assistance in:

• Pre-Planning & Pre-Payment Plans • Funerals • Monuments Cremations (Preformed Locally)

Detailing Service

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home & Crematory

Full Service Auto Collision Repair

Locally Owned & Operated (208) 448-1012 118 Wisconsin Street • Priest River

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Loaner Cars Available

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June 16th - 17th, 2012 • Elk Community Park • 40502 North Elk-Camden Road All events are at the Elk Park, unless otherwise noted

Elk Pioneer Days Music Schedule Saturday, June 16

12:00pm – 1:15pm Rhythm Junction 1:15pm – 2:00pm Karaoke Showcase with Mr.

Inch Excavating Inc.

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Tuneman Entertainment 2:00pm – 3:00pm On Tap 3:00pm – 3:30pm Belly Dancing with The Mystic Dream Dance Company 3:30pm – 4:45pm The Usual Suspects

5:00pm – 6:00pm Tommy G & the Bug Jug Band 6:30pm – 8:00pm David Raitt & The Baja Boogie Band

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Year 'Round Selection ~ Visitors Welcome

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Gas • Diesel • Groceries • Pop • Ice • Lottery All The Accessories • We Now Carry Hardware

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#1 IN THE #2 BUSINESS Serving all of Pend Oreille County and Surrounding Areas ~ Mortgage and County Certifications ~

• Septic Tank Pumping • Holding Tanks • Cesspools

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Call 24 Hours For Fast Friendly Service Ted Novak • Cell Phone 509-220-5346

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36 years of Elk Pioneer Days

August 11th - 9am-5pm • August 12th - 9am - 4pm

OUTDOOR VENDOR SALE

Camping Supplies Sporting Goods Fishing Gear Cards & Clothes

Admission $4.00 • 12 & Under FREE

40 plus vendors selling Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage, Country, Rustic and more

Live Music Sat. & Sun - 11am - 2pm Wine & Beer Patio • Outdoor Food Vendors

We proudly salute this great community event.

Victorian Foxwood Tea House Open Both Days for a Special Three Course Tea • No Reservations Needed $10.00

Don’t Forget Dad Sun., June 17th

509-447-2346 or 509-589-0097 Located just off of highway 2 between mile markers 328 - 329 A short 35 mile drive North of Spokane and 5 miles south of Newport.

“Your Hometown Difference” East end of the Oldtown bridge (208) 437-5669 Open 7 days a week for your convenience

BEN FRANKLIN “Our Variety Shows” • (208) 437-4822 • Open 7 days • Oldtown

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June 16th - 17th, 2012 • Elk Community Park • 40502 North Elk-Camden Road All events are at the Elk Park, unless otherwise noted

CLARK CONSTRUCTION 509-447-5209 or (509) 671-0171 #1 Home Builder in Newport Custom Homes 41 Homes built in the city since 1974

Lic. # CLARKC*110CG

Owners Bob & Jane Clark Model Home By Appointment

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Beautiful Gallery • Blown Glass Local Artisans • Log Furniture Jewelry • Antiques • Home Decor Collectibles & More!

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H & D DIESEL, INC.

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“We Can Fix It” 34612 N. Newport Hwy • (509) 292-8979

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Copper • Brass • Aluminum Stainless • Aluminum Cans Batteries • Radiators We also recycle Cardboard • Iron Newspaper Steel

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*In accordance with WA State Law.

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Eatery

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Public Utility District “Quality Service at Low Cost”

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OUR SPECIALITY Alaskan Cod Fish & Chips Cut Daily & Hand Battered ALSO FEATURING .......

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Closed Sunday & Monday “Daily Lunch Specials”

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TO PLACE YOUR AD, CALL US TODAY AT (509) 447-2433 All ads appear in

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and GEM

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[West Bonner County]

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To place your ad, call 447-2433 email: minerclassifieds@povn.com

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Mail to P.O. Box 349, Newport, WA 99156

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Deadline: 12 days before publication.

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Corrections

Please check your ad the first time it appears and immediately report any error to the Classified Department. We regret that we cannot be responsible for more than a one-time incorrect insertion if you do not call the error to our attention.

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Personals Help Wanted Business Services Work Wanted Lost and Found Child Care & Preschool Business Oportunities Misc. For Sale Washington Statewide Advertising 10 Rentals Wanted 11 Housing For Rent 12 Storage For Rent 13 Real Estate For Sale

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HELP WANTED

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE wanted 36 hours/ week.

One on one pediatric care in Oldtown area. Idaho license required. Must be available nights and weekends. Call Lynn (208) 664-0858.(19-3p) VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED For transporting clients to medical appointments. Reimbursement for mileage and meals. Work your own schedule. Requires: good driving record, insurance, helpful attitude, good heart.

Call (800) 892-4817, select option number 4. (19-3p)

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Real Estate Wanted Mobile/Mfg. Homes Commercial Property Yard Sale Misc. Wanted Boats & Motors Cars & Trucks Motorcycles Recreational Vehicles Machinery, Tractors Logging Timber Farm & Ranch Animals for Sale Notices

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Call (509) 447-2433.

BUSINESS SERVICES

TrussTek, Inc. Trusses - Our Only Business

Engineered Roof & Floor Trusses Bill • Ed • Marcus • Ted • Jeff

Office (208) 267-7471 1-800-269-7471

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99% Customer Satisfaction A+ BBB Rating 30+ Years in Business

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Need something at a good price? Try The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

WASHINGTON STATEWIDE ADS

AUCTION PRIME INDUSTRIAL property along I-5 in Olympia, WA to be sold by unreserved auction -- June 14, 2012. 62.94 +/- acres total.

Details at rbauction.com/ realestate.

CAREER TRAINING ATTEND COLLEGE online from home. *Medical *Business *Criminal Justice. *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified.

Call 866-483-4499. www.

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HOUSING FOR RENT

Northern Pines Real Estate Services 509-447-5922

www.nprents.com

Kaniksu Village Apartments

Metaline Falls, WA

LOCAL PRIVATE INVESTOR loans money on real estate equity. I loan on houses, raw land, commercial property and property development. Call Eric at (800) 563-3005. www.fossmortgage.com

(509) 446-4100

HELP WANTED -- DRIVERS DRIVERS -- Inexperienced/ Experienced. Unbeatable career Opportunities. Trainee, Company Driver, Lease Operator. Lease Trainers.

Ask about our new pay scale? (877-369-7105. www.centraldrivingjobs. net DRIVERS -- New Freight lines in your area. Annual Salary $45K to $60K. Flexible hometime. Modern Fleet of trucks. CDL-A, 3 months current OTR experience. 800-414-9569 www. driveknight.com LEGAL SERVICES DIVORCE $135. $165 with children. No court appearances. Complete preparation. Includes, custody, support, property division and bills. BBB member.

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HOUSING FOR RENT

3 BEDROOM TRAILER No pets. Lazy Acres Trailer Park. Newport. (208) 4374502. (7-tf) 1200 SQUARE FEET 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Cathedral ceilings. $525 per month plus deposit, includes water/ sewer/ garbage. Priest River. (208) 448-1823.(13-tf) 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH House with garage - new carpet. On 8 acres 4 miles from Newport on Highway 2 $625.00/month. (509) 447-3238. (17-3p) DIAMOND LAKE 1 bedroom, for long term renter. Beach access, north end of lake. Call (509) 2920682 evenings. $400.00/ month. (17-4p) NEWLY REMODELED Large 2 bedroom apartment, Priest River. Washer, dryer, dishwasher, carport. $500. (509) 951-6307.

(18-3p) $499 MONTH $499 deposit! 2 bedroom, water and sewer included.

Nice, neat and clean. Newport. (509) 496-9686/ (509) 993-4705. (18-3p) Read The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds

EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

109 E. 5th Ave.

TDD

1-425-562-4002 BRAND NEW REMODEL 3 bedroom home, large covered porch. Garage, carport, big yard, storage building. Near Newport Hospital. $865/ month, $700 deposit. Includes water, sewer, small pets ok. (509) 993-4705, (509) 496-9686. (18-3p) $625 MONTH In Newport. 3 bedroom 2 bathroom newly remodeled manufactured home. Water, sewer, garbage included.

Small pets allowed. (509) 993-4705, (509) 496- 9686.

(18-3p) METALINE FALLS WASHINGTON Beautiful 1 bedroom apartment. Water, sewer, garbage plus wi-fi included.

Post office building. $410 plus deposit. (208) 6109220. (19-3) 2 BEDROOM Apartment, 110 East 5th Street North, Oldtown.

Walk to services. $425/ month plus deposit (208) 610-0362. (18-3p) LARGE 2 BEDROOM 1 bath duplex. 836 West 3rd, Newport. Washer/ dryer hook up. $650 month.

(208) 255-8455.(18-3) CLEAN, ECONOMICAL One bedroom apartment close to downtown Newport. Includes range and refrigerator. Landlord pays your electric, water, sewer, and garbage. No pets. No smoking. $475 month / $400 deposit. (208) 6602164. (18-3) OLDTOWN AREA 4- 5 bedroom, 3 bath 2700 square feet, attached 2 car garage, $1000/ month plus utilities. No smoking. (509) 993-5465. (17tf) NEWPORT 2 bedroom 1 bath house on 2 corner logs. Fenced yard, shop/ garage, garden. $550 includes water/ sewer/ garbage. (208) 440452. (19-3p) RANCH-STYLE HOUSE with daylight basement.

Three miles out on Highway 20 Newport, with four bedroom, 2 bathrooms. $800/ month plus $800 security deposit. Available June 11th. (509) 447-2665.

(19-3) METALINE FALLS WASHINGTON RV lot, beautiful large lot with river view, all utilities and wifi included. $250/ month. (208) 610-9220.

(19-3) Place your classified or display ad with The Miner and it will appear in both newspapers - The Newport Miner (Pend Oreille County) and The Gem State Miner (West Bonner County). All for one good price. Call (509) 447-2433 for details.

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Your Right to Know

NEWPORT

Your right to know and be informed of the functions of your government are embodied in public notices.

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.

MINI-STORAGE (509) 447-0119 Enter at Hwy 41 and 1st Street

Lighted & Secure In-Town Location

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FINANCIAL

NOW HIRING: Companies Desperately Need Workers to Assemble Products From Your Location. No Selling.

Any Hours. $500/wk Potential. Info 985-646-1700 Dept WA 5990 Peoples Lifestyle.

Need a home?

Rental Homes Available

1 Bedroom Apartments Income Limits Apply

HELP WANTED

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TENANTS...

ANNOUNCE your festival for only pennies. Four weeks to 2.7 million readers statewide for about $1,200.

Call this newspaper or 1 (206) 634-3838 for more details.

MISC. FOR SALE

NEW/ USED Furniture/ appliances in Newport. Priced to sell!

Dishwashers, stoves, mirrors, shower doors, couches, tables, all in one washer/ dryer unit, etc. Too many to list. (509) 496-9686. (18-3p)

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C ARS AND TRUCKS

Oldtown Auto Sales

303 N. State Ave. • Oldtown

208-437-4011

www.oldtownautos.com

Let us Sell your Car, Truck or RV We charge 10% or a minimum of $200 2004 Chev 1/2 Ton $17,495 w/ New Meyer Snowplow 2005 Kia Sedona Minivan $7,795 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser $6,995 Low, Low Miles 1995 Elkhorn REDUCED $5,995 11.5 ft Camper 2000 Ford Ranger P/up $5,995 2WD, Red 1990 Mallard, $5,895 27 Ft. Motorhome 1995 Dodge Ram Truck $5,495 1500 4x4 2001 Ford Explorer 4x4 $4,495 2005 Yamaha $2,795 250 Motorcycle 1993 Ford F150 Truck $2,495 4x4 (Manual Trans) 1988 Ford Econoline $1,995 Camper Van 1971 Volkswagon $1,995 Superbeetle 1978 Chev Blazer $1,995 4x4 Full Size 1999 Ford Econoline $1,995 Work Van 1986 Chev Van $995

2012167 NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE AUCTION Under an Order of Judicial Sale and Judgment entered in UNITED STATES V. JIRI V. PRUSA; ELANY A. PRUSA; ORINOCO LAND TRUST (No. CV 11-346-JLQ-USDC E.D. Wash), the United States will offer to sell at public auction property located in Pend Oreille County, Washington, and is more particularly described as: 2 - 56 F6 LOT 7 BLK A LESS RD PLEASANT VIEW 33-32-45 Assessor’s Geographic Identity No: 453233510007 Date /Time of Auction: June 28, 2012. at 1:00 p.m.; Registration 12:30 p.m.

Location of Auction: Pend Oreille County Courthouse, 625 W. 4th Street, Newport, Washington 99156 Minimum bid amount: $25,000 Terms and Conditions of Sale The successful bidder shall be required to DEPOSIT at the time of the sale with the Internal Revenue Service Property Appraisal and Liquidation Specialist a minimum of ten percent of the bid, with the deposit to be made by certified or cashier’s check payable to the United

Miner THE

States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. Before being permitted to bid at the sale, bidders shall display to the Property Appraisal and Liquidation Specialist proof that they are able to comply with this requirement. No bids will be accepted from anyone who has not presented that proof. The balance of the purchase price for the property is to be paid to the Property Appraisal and Liquidation Specialist within 20 days after the date the bid is accepted, by a certified or cashier’s check payable to the “U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.”

If the bidder fails to fulfill this requirement, the deposit shall be forfeited and shall be applied to cover the expenses of the sale, including commissions due under 28 U.S.C. § 1921(c), with any amount remaining to be applied to the federal tax liabilities of the taxpayers at issue herein.

The property shall again be offered for sale under the terms and conditions of this Order of sale. The sale of the property shall not be final until confirmation by the Court. On confirma-

No matter where you are on the globe, your community goes with you.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

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

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Wills, Trusts, Probate, Medicaid, Business 301 S. Washington Ave., Suite A, Newport, WA (509) 447-3242

Bliss Chiropractic Health Center

Bonnie D. Bliss, D.C. Christopher A. Thomas, D.C. Amber Salesky LMP Karen Cooper, LMT 601 State Rt. 20, Newport, WA -- (509) 447-2413

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services Ryan Leisy, DC - (509) 447-7111 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119

COUNSELING Molly Phillips, LICSW, CMHS, GMHS

Licensed Counselor, Many Insurances Accepted 415 W. Walnut, Newport, WA -- (509) 671-0226

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

James G. Cool, D.M.D. Family Dentistry -- Evening Hours 610 W. 2nd -- (509) 447-3105 • 800-221-9929

Wayne Lemley, D.D.S.

Complete Family Dentistry & Orthodontics 424 N. Warren Ave., Newport -- 447-5960 Toll Free 877-447-5960

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

447-3131 -- 1-800-873-6162 605 Highway 20, Newport

Harmony Healing Arts Center Gloria Campbell -- 448-2623 47 10th -- Priest River

Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy

Lois A. Ernst, Licensed Massage Therapist 322 S. Washington -- Newport -- 447-3898

The Willows - Massage & Bodywork Studio Judy C. Fredrickson, RN, LMP Newport -- (509) 671-7035

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

Drs. Michael & Cheryl Fenno 205 S. Washington -- 447-2945

PHYSICAL THERAPY Priest River Rehab Services

A Service of Bonner General Hospital Tim Gray, P.T. -- 448-4151 Mon.-Wed.-Fri. - 9-5 • Tues. & Thurs. 9-4

PODIATRIST -- FOOT SPECIALIST Douglas K. Monson, D.P.M.

Patients seen at Newport Hospital twice a month 509-926-2848 -- Call for appointments

HEALTH CLINICS Kaniksu Health Services Priest River Medical Clinic

Family Practice, Minor Emergencies Behavioral Health Mon. & Wed., 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tue. & Thu., 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

(208) 448-2321

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

PRINTING Printing & Design . . . at The Miner

We Have a Million Ideas for Our Customers!

421 S. Spokane, Newport -- 447-2433

REAL ESTATE Richard Bockemuehl

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Animal Boarding

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OPEN YEAR ROUND

Professional Dog & Cat Grooming Dog & Cat Boarding and Daycare “Your Pets Home Away From Home” 1335 HWY. 2 EAST, OLDTOWN, ID

(208) 437-0224

Concrete

23810 E. Blanchard Rd., Newport

509- 447-2244

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Dog Boarding

CHANDREA FARMS

Dog Boarding & Training Family Atmosphere

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Elk, Washington

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RCE

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Quality Electrical Services at affordable prices

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Construction

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Digital Photos

CLARK CONSTRUCTION

On Budget On Time EVERY TIME!

Stutes Construction

41 Homes built in the city since 1974

Specializing in Custom & Log Home Construction “Lodge Logs” Log Home Dealer Foundations, Framing, Siding, Roofing, Decks, ETC. www.dependable-contracting.com

Do-It-Yourself Digital Photo Center 4x6 30¢ 5x7 79¢ 8x10 $249 CD $149

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Equipment

BONNER SAW & POWER EQUIPMENT

Open: Tuesday - Friday 8:30-5:30 Saturday 8:30-2:00 Closed Sunday & Monday

#1 Home Builder in Newport.

509-447-5209 or (509) 671-0171 Lic. # CLARKC*110CG

Owners Bob & Jane Clark Model Home By Appointment

CLEAN-UP DRY OUT RESTORE

Floors & More, Inc Kevin Johnson 24/7 Emergency Service 208 - 2 5 5 - 9 5 8 0

Drywall

Garage Doors

Glass

Health Foods

Hurst Contracting

Mountain West

Priest River Glass

MOUNTAIN HARVEST HEALTH FOODS

HURSTC 021R8

(509) 993-5465

Home Loans

Joan Corkill-Enyeart Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS 498580/41891/1850

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NEWPORT/PRIEST RIVER & SPOKANE Monday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday Fares: $300 one way Newport -Spokane • 50¢ one way Priest River-Newport Schedule rides 24 hrs. in advance during office hours: 6am-5pm

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Redemption rights under state law shall not apply to this sale under federal law. Upon confirmation of the sale, the recorder of deeds for Pend Oreille County, Washington shall permit transfer of the property to be reflected upon that county’s register of title. The sale shall be subject to any building lines, if established, all laws, ordinances, and governmental regulations (including building and zoning ordinances), affecting the property, and easements and restrictions of record, if any. Contact: Kathryn K. Clark, Property Appraisal and Liquidation Specialist, Internal Revenue Service, 55. South Market Street, HQ5410, San Jose, CA 95113; (408) 817-6474; or Kathryn.K.Clark@irs.gov; or www.treasury.gov/auctions/irs.

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2012166 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7023.97880 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, NA Grantee: James A. Durham Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2009 0303035 Tax Parcel ID No.: 16955 Abbreviated Legal: LOT 1 & THE E. 10’ OF LOT 2 IN BLK 13 SCOTT’S 3RD ADDITION Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On June 22, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Pend Oreille, State of Washington: Lot 1 and the East 10 feet of Lot 2 in Block 13 of Scott’s Third Addition to the Town of Newport, Plat Book 1, Page 12, Records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, Washington. Except therefrom the South 45 feet. Commonly known as: 805 West 5th Street New-

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port, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 09/17/09, recorded on 09/21/09, under Auditor’s File No. 2009 0303035, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from James A. Durham, an unmarried man, as Grantor, to First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Stearns Lending, Inc., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Stearns Lending, Inc. to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, under an Assignment/ Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20110310051. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein.

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured

by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 3/18/2012 Monthly Payments $4,287.84 Late Charges $200.48 Lender’s Fees & Costs $60.00 Total Arrearage $4,548.32 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $775.00 Title Report $505.70 Statutory Mailings $20.00 Recording Costs $14.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,384.70 Total Amount Due: $5,933.02 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $80,675.93, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 07/01/11, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute.

V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on June 22, 2012. The default(s) CONTINUED ON 8B

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referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 06/11/12 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the close of the Trustee’s business on 06/11/12 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/ are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

The sale may be terminated any time after 06/11/12 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS James A. Durham 805 West 5th Street Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of James A. Durham 805 West 5th Street Newport, WA 99156 James A. Durham 252 Smiley Lane Newport, WA 99156-9699 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of James A. Durham 252 Smiley Lane Newport, WA 99156-9699 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 02/16/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 02/16/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all foreclosure costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their right, title and interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.

USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 3/18/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized

Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7023.97880) 1002.208929File No. Published in The Newport Miner May 23 and June 13, 2012. (16-2) ___________________ 2012160 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Case No.: 12-7-00013-6 NOTICE AND SUMMONS

BY PUBLICATION (Dependency) In re the Dependency of: KAYLEE KRAMER D.O.B. 10/08/1997 Minor Child.

To: JESSICA GROOM A Dependency Petition was filed on March 22, 2012 (Date); A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: June 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m./p.m. at Pend Oreille County Superior Court, 229 S. Garden Ave., Newport WA 99156. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at 509/447-6216. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/ DPY.aspx.

DATED this 9th day of May, 2012, by TAMMIE A. OWNBEY, Pend Oreille County Clerk.

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_________________ 2012180 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representatives named below have been appointed as personal representatives of the estate of Thelma Irene Schetter. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representatives or the personal representatives’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: May 30, 2012 Personal Representatives: Jewell & Shirley Ownbey Address for Mailing or Service: 358 E. Birch St. # 201, Colville, WA 99114 Court and Cause Number: Pend Oreille County Superior Court (WA), No. 2012-4-00022-4 Published in The Newport Miner May 30, June 6 and 13, 2012. (17-3)

________________ 2012183 CALL FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received through Monday,

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June 18, 2012, 11:00 a.m., bids will be opened by the Selkirk School Board of Directors for Milk products at the June Regular Board of Directors Meeting on June 18, 2012. Approximately 21,000 half-pints 1% Grade A homogenized milk, approximately 20,000 halfpints nonfat chocolate milk, and approximately 5,000 half-pints lowfat strawberry milk. All milk must meet U.S.D. A. standards. For bid information and bid forms please contact the Selkirk School District at (509) 446-2951, or P.O. Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821.

Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than June 21, 2012.

Required Permits: Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Substantial Shoreline Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Regional General Permit (Army Corps) Dated: June 04, 2012

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_________________ 2012190 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on June 01, 2012, receive a complete Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, RGP 7, and a SEPA Environmental Checklist from Don and Dawnese Sahota, and did on June 04, 2012 issue a Determination of Completeness for a shoreline stabilization project on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SSDP-12016), Location: Within Sect.

29, T35N, R44E WM, 272 Otter Lane, Cusick, WA 99119. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on May 06, 2012. Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department.

The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than June 21, 2012.

Required Permits: Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Substantial Shoreline Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Regional General Permit (Army Corps) Dated: June 04, 2012 Published in The Newport Miner June 6 and 13, 2012. (18-2)

_________________ 2012191 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on May 23, 2012, receive a complete Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, RGP 7, and a SEPA Environmental Checklist from Erica Hedlund, and did on June 04, 2012 issue a Determination of Completeness for a shoreline stabilization project on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SSDP-12-014), Location: Within Sect. 05, T34N, R44E WM, 491 Dilling Dr., Cusick, WA 99119. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on March 28, 2012. Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public

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2012192 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on June 04, 2012, receive a complete Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, RGP 7, and a SEPA Environmental Checklist from Lee Walker, and did on June 04, 2012 issue a Determination of Completeness for a shoreline stabilization project on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SSDP-12-016), Location: Within Sect. 05, T34N, R44E WM, 407723 Hwy 20, Cusick, WA 99119. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on May 23, 2012.

Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821.

Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than June 21, 2012.

Required Permits: Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Substantial Shoreline Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Regional General Permit (Army Corps) Dated: June 04, 2012 Published in The Newport Miner June 6 and 13, 2012. (18-2)

_________________ 2012193 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on June 04, 2012, receive a complete Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and a SEPA Environmental Checklist from Betty Cole, and did on June 04, 2012 issue a Determination of Completeness for a shoreline stabilization project on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SSDP-12-010), Location: Within Sect. 12, T31N, R45E WM, 1342 Ashenfelter Bay Rd. Newport, WA 99156. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on June 01, 2012. Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department.

The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156,

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(509) 447-4821. Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than June 21, 2012.

Required Permits: Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Substantial Shoreline Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Federal Permit (Army Corps) Dated: June 04, 2012 Published in The Newport Miner June 6 and 13, 2012. (18-2)

_________________ 2012196 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners will be holding to receive comments on declaring surplus and identifying the means of disposal the following vehicles: VEHICLES 1. 2002 Ford F250 (I2) V I N : 1 F TN21I22EC20185 Mileage: 216,995 On line public auction 2. 2000 Chevy Pickup (N3) VIN: 1GCEK19VOYE348724 Mileage: 227,865 On line public auction 3. 1978 Steel wheel roller (R41) VIN: 698B059 Hours: unknown On line public auction 4. Steel wheel roller (R47) VIN: R53P18371 Hours: unknown On line public auction 5. 2006 Dodge Charger (S7) V I N : 2B3KA43H86H433683 Mileage: 112,396 On line public auction 6. 1986 Fiat Allis (D31) VIN: 113788 Hours: 4094 On line auction 7. 1999 Ford E350 Van (Sheriff) VIN: 1FBSS31L9XHB65560 Mileage: 108,488 On Line public auction This hearing will take place on June 18th, 2012 at 1:30pm in the Commissioners Chambers, County Courthouse, 625 W. 4th Street, Newport, Washington. For more information on this please contact Brian Egland at 509-447-4513.

Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner June 6 and 13, 2012. (18-2)

________________ 2012171 2012 MRSC ROSTERS SMALL PUBLIC WORKS ROSTERS AND CONSULTING SERVICES ROSTERS The Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MRSC) hereby advertises on behalf of local government agencies in Washington State, including - but not limited to - cities (Titles 35 RCW and Title 35A RCW), counties (Title 36, RCW), port districts (Title 53, RCW), water and sewer districts (Title 57 RCW), school districts and educational service districts (Title 28A RCW), fire districts (Title 52 RCW), transit agencies (Ch.35.73 RCW), and public utility districts (Title 54 RCW), for their projected needs for small public works $300,000 or under and consulting services throughout 2012. Interested businesses may apply at any time by visiting the MRSC Rosters website at www.mrscrosters.org. For questions about MRSC Rosters, email mrscrosters@mrsc.org.

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CONSULTING SERVICES ROSTERS: Service categories include architectural, engineering, and surveying services as referenced by Chapter 39.80 RCW, as well as other personal and professional consulting services. Subcategories can be viewed in the MRSC Rosters website.

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District, Housing Authority of Kittitas County, Housing Authority of Snohomish County, Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton, Housing Authority of The County of Clallam, I-COM 911 (Island County Emergency Services Communications Center), Island County Fire District #1, Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 3, Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority, Key Peninsula Metropolitan Park District, King County Fire District No. 2, King County Fire Protection District #34, King County Fire Protection District #44, King County Fire Protection District #47, King County Water District #117, King County Water District #90, King County Water District No. 45, King County Water District No. 54, Kitsap Conservation District, Kitsap County, Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority, Kitsap Regional Library, Kittitas County Conservation District, Kittitas County Fire Protection District 6, Klickitat Valley Health, Lake Stevens Fire, Lake Stevens Sewer District, Lake Washington School District #414, Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District, Lakewood Water District, Lynnwood Public Facilities District, Marysville Fire District, Mason County, Mason County Fire District 5, McKenna Water District, Mercer Island School District #400, Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District, North Country EMS, North County Regional Fire Authority, North Mason School District #403, North Whidbey Fire and Rescue, Northshore Fire Department, Northshore Utility District, Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center, Olympia School District, Olympic View Water & Sewer District, Orting School District #344, Othello Community Hospital (Adams County Public Hospital District No. 3), Pend Oreille County, Pend Oreille County Fire District #4, Pend Oreille County Public Hospital District #1 d.b.a. Newport Hospital and Health Services, Pend Oreille County Fire District #8, Peninsula Metropolitan Park District, Pierce Conservation District, Pierce County Library System, Port of Bremerton, Port of Edmonds, Port of Everett, Port of Hoodsport, Port of Kalama, Port of Longview, Port of Mattawa, Port of Olympia, Port of Port Angeles, Port of Quincy, Port of Shelton, Port of Tacoma, Port Townsend School District #50, Prosser Fire District 3, Puget Sound Educational Service District #121, Quincy School District, Ronald Wastewater District, SedroWoolley Housing Authority, Shoreline School District, Shoreline Water District, Si View Metropolitan Park District, Silver Lake Water & Sewer District, Skagit County, Skagit County Sewer District #1, Skagit Transit, Skyway Water & Sewer District, SNOCOM, Snohomish Conservation District, Snohomish County, Snohomish County Fire District #1, Snohomish County Fire District #26, Snohomish County Fire District #3, Snohomish County Fire District #4, Snohomish County Fire District #5, Snohomish County Fire District #7, Snohomish School District, Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District, Snoqualmie Pass Utility District, South Kitsap Fire and Rescue, South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue, South Pierce County Fire and Rescue - Pierce County Fire Protection District #17, South Whidbey Fire/EMS, Spokane Conservation District, Spokane County Fire District 8, Spokane County Fire Protection District No. 13, Spokane Public Facilities District, Startup Water District, Sunnyside Housing Authority, Tacoma School District #10, Thurston County Fire Protection District #17, Town of Almira,

Town of Beaux Arts Village, Town of Cathlamet, Town of Conconully, Town of Coulee City, Town of Coulee Dam, Town of Coupeville, Town of Creston, Town of Eatonville, Town of Fairfield, Town of Hunts Point, Town of Ione, Town of La Conner, Town of Lyman, Town of Mansfield, Town of Marcus, Town of Northport, Town of Odessa, Town of Reardan, Town of Riverside, Town of Rosalia, Town of Ruston, Town of Skykomish, Town of South Prairie, Town of Springdale, Town of Waterville, Town of Wilbur, Town of Wilkeson, Town of Woodway, Town of Yarrow Point, Tukwila School District No. 406, Tumwater School District #33, Valley Regional Fire Authority, Vashon Island School District, Vashon Sewer District, West Sound Utility District, Whatcom County Rural Library District, Whatcom Transportation Authority, William Shore Memorial Pool District, Woodinville Water District, Yakima Valley Libraries.

Some or all of the local governments listed above may choose to use the MRSC Rosters to select businesses. Master contracts for certain types of work may be required. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, these local governments hereby notify all businesses that they will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids or proposals in response to any invitations and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.

Published in The Newport Miner June 13, 2012.

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_________________ 2012178 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington Chapter 61.24, et seq.

T.S. No: D535431 WA Unit Code: D Loan No: 6603955-9001/GRIFFIN AP #1: 463119-51-0048 AP #2: 463119-51-0049 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the undersigned trustee, T.D. Service Company of Washington, 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Suite 400, Orange, CA 92868, will on JULY 13, 2012 at the hour of 10:00 A.M. AT THE MAIN STAIRS TO THE OLD CITY COURTHOUSE, 625 W. 4TH STREET, NEWPORT, State of WASHINGTON, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of the sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of WASHINGTON, to Wit: LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 7, TALMADGE’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF NEWPORT, PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. PERSONAL PROPERTY ALL EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, AND OTHER ARTICLES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY NOW OR HEREAFTER OWNED BY GRANTOR, AND NOW OR HEREAFTER ATTACHED OR AFFIXED TO THE REAL PROPERTY; TOGETHER WITH ALL ACCESSIONS, PARTS, AND ADDITIONS TO, ALL REPLACEMENTS OF, AND ALL SUBSTITUTIONS FOR, ANY OF SUCH PROPCONTINUED ON 9B

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THURSDAY, JUNE 14 Boy Scouts Wood Badge Training: Camp Coweles, Diamond Lake 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 and Tree Planting: 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 Garden Clinic: 6-8 p.m. - Newport Library Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Boy Scouts Wood Badge Training: Camp Coweles, Diamond Lake Blanchard TOPS: 8-9:30 a.m. Blanchard Community Church Watercolor Basics and Beyond Class: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create

Arts Center, Newport Overeaters Anonymous: 10 a.m.

- Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance RiverWriters Creative Writing Group: 11 a.m. - Priest River Library Lunch and Card Playing: 11:30 a.m.

- Old Skookum Grange on LeClerc Road Tango Class: 4-6 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. - 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown, House of the Lord Spring Choral Show: 6:30 p.m. Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211 Al-Anon Meeting: 7-8 p.m. - 220 Larch St., Priest River. Call Jan 208946-6131 ‘A Rock and Roll Midsummer Night’s Dream’: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport

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SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Elk Pioneer Days: Elk National Youth Leadership Training: Cowles Boy Scout Reservation, Diamond Lake Boy Scouts Japeechen Rendezvous: Camp Cowles, Diamond Lake Big Backin’ Lawn Mower Drag Race: 11 a.m. - Maine Street, Spirit Lake

ERTY; AND TOGETHER WITH ALL ISSUES AND PROFITS THEREON AND PROCEEDS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL INSURANCE PROCEEDS AND REFUNDS OF PREMIUMS) FROM ANY SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY. The street or other common designation if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 217 S WASHINGTON, NEWPORT, WA 99156 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the above street or other common designation. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 27, 2005, recorded June 29, 2005, under Auditor’s File No. 2005 0281819 in Book --- Page --- , records of PEND OREILLE County, WASHINGTON, from MARLIN L GRIFFIN as Grantor, to PEND OREILLE TITLE COMPANY as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of STERLING SAVINGS BANK as Beneficiary. AND SAID DEED OF TRUST CONTAINS A SECURITY AGREEMENT OF EVEN DATE, BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT DATED 06/27/2005 II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: 8 PYMTS FROM 08/30/11 TO 03/30/12 @ 919.70 $7,357.60 8 L/C FROM 09/09/11 TO 04/09/12 @ 50.00 $400.00 ADVANCE - PROPERTY TAXES $2,745.74 Subtotal of amounts in arrears: $10,503.34 As to the defaults which do not involve payment of money to the Beneficiary of your Deed of Trust, you must cure each such default. Listed below are the defaults which do not involve payment of money to the Beneficiary of your Deed of Trust. Opposite each such listed default is a brief description of the action necessary to cure

NEWPORT, WA 99156 MARLIN L. GRIFFIN 5526 E ELOIKA RD CHATTEROY, WA 99003 SPOUSE OF MARLIN L. GRIFFIN 5526 E ELOIKA RD CHATTEROY, WA 99003 MARLIN L. GRIFFIN P O BOX 137 NEWPORT, WA 99156 SPOUSE OF MARLIN L. GRIFFIN P O BOX 137 NEWPORT, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail on March 8, 2012, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on March 8, 2012, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the abovedescribed property. IX Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings, under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. Notice and other personal service may be served on the Trustee at: T.D. SERVICE COM-

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Community Center Auction: 11 a.m. - Blanchard Community Center Athol American Legion Post 149 Bingo: 1 p.m. - Post 149 Dominos: 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport ‘A Rock and Roll Midsummer Night’s Dream’: 3 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport Newport Youth: 4 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School Father’s Day Cake Auction: 6 p.m. Blanchard Grange Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House MONDAY, JUNE 18 National Youth Leadership Training: Cowles Boy Scout Reservation, Diamond Lake Boy Scouts Japeechen Rendezvous:

Camp Cowles, Diamond Lake Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick TUESDAY, JUNE 19 National Youth Leadership Training: Cowles Boy Scout Reservation, Diamond Lake Boy Scouts Japeechen Rendezvous: Camp Cowles, Diamond Lake 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

Wanted

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Boy Scouts Wood Badge Training: Camp Coweles, Diamond Lake Elk Pioneer Days: Elk Diamond Lake Clean Up: 8 a.m. South Shore Store Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport Women’s AA: 9:30 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Pend Oreille Valley Computer Club: 10 a.m. - Pend Oreille Valley Network in Newport Blanchard Community Auction: 11 a.m. - Blanchard Community Center Diamond Lake Barbecue Lunch: Noon - Highway 2 Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. Priest River Senior Center Free Summer Concert: 5-7 p.m. Big City Park, Spirit Lake Spring Choral Show: 6:30 p.m. -

the default and a description of the documentation necessary to show that the default has been cured.

IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is principal $79,758.58 together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 07/30/11, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of the sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 07/13/12.

The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by 07/02/12, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before 07/02/12, (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 07/02/12, (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address: MARLIN L. GRIFFIN 217 S WASHINGTON NEWPORT, WA 99156 SPOUSE OF MARLIN L. GRIFFIN 217 S WASHINGTON NEWPORT, WA 99156 OCCUPANT 217 S WASHINGTON NEWPORT, WA 99156 MARLIN L. GRIFFIN 217 S WASHINGTON AVE NEWPORT, WA 99156 SPOUSE OF MARLIN L. GRIFFIN 217 S WASHINGTON AVE NEWPORT, WA 99156 MARLIN L. GRIFFIN P O BOX 296 NEWPORT, WA 99156 SPOUSE OF MARLIN L. GRIFFIN P O BOX 296

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Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211 Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown Campfire Program: 7 p.m. - Riley Creek Recreation Area, Laclede ‘A Rock and Roll Midsummer Night’s Dream’: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport

Men, Women, teens welcome Teams try to put panty hose on calves in arena.

Do one show or both, prizes each night for the 1st to do it.

of God Church Soroptimist International of Newport Social Meeting: 1212:30 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church Priest River Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting: 5:30 p.m. - PR Hardwood Grill Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m.

Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Overeaters Anonymous: 5:45 p.m.

- Pineridge Community Church, Newport, use back entrance Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Garden Clinic: 6-8 p.m. - Cusick Library Bingo: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

N expe o nece rience ss have ary to fun!

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PANY OF WASHINGTON 520 E. Denny Way Seattle, WA 98122-2100 (800) 843-0260 (206) 859-6989 DATED: April 9, 2012 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY OF WASHINGTON, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE By JOANNA L. DEVELASCO, ASSISTANT SECRETARY 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive Suite 400 Orange, CA 92868 (800) 843-0260 (206) 8596989 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If available, the expected opening bid and/ or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com/ sales TAC# 956822 PUB: 06/13/12, 07/04/12 Published in The Newport Miner June 13 and July 4, 2012. (19, 22)

_________________ 2012198 NOTICE OF PUBLIC TIMBER SALE Department of Natural Resources will auction timber to the highest bidder.

Contract terms and bidding information is available by calling Northeast Region at (509)684-7474 or by visiting the Region Office at Colville or Product Sales & Leasing Division, Olympia.

Bidding information may also be obtained at the County Auditor’s office.

Bidding begins at 10:00 a.m. on June 26, 2012.

SELDOM SEEN FIT SORTS, App. Nos. 088289088295, approximately 5 miles southwest of Ione, WA on part(s) of Sections 9, 16, 17, 18, 20 and 21 all in Township 37 North, Range 42 East, W.M., each log sort to be sold individually.

Minimum accepted bids listed are set at delivered log prices. Sort #1 approximately 4,734 tons, DF/WL 7-10” peeler grade sawlogs minimum acceptable bid $58.00/ton; Sort #2 approximately 539 tons, DF/WL 11”+ peeler grade sawlogs minimum acceptable bid $60.00/ton; Sort

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#3 approximately 4,870 tons, ES/GS/LP/AF/WH/ WP & non-chuckable DF/ WL 7-10” sawlogs minimum acceptable bid $52.00/ton; Sort #4 approximately 659 tons, ES/GF/LP/AF/WH/ WP & non-chuckable DF/ WL 11”+ sawlogs minimum acceptable bid $54.00/ton; Sort #5 approximately 523 tons, WRC 6”+ sawlogs minimum acceptable bid $130.00/ton; Sort #6 approximately 23,919 tons, all species except PP 5-6” chip & saw minimum acceptable bid $40.00/ ton; Sort #7 approximately 7,641 tons, all species except RC 2”+ utility minimum acceptable bid $20.00/ ton. This sale is Export Restricted.

Published in The Newport Miner June 13 and 20, 2012. (19-2)

________________ 2012199 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on June 07, 2012, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted

by Betty Paul to aggregate 2 contiguous lots into 1 lot; Within Sec. 30, T31N, R44E, WM. (Parcel #’s 443130-529011 & 443130-52-9012.

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 June 28, 2012 after which a final administrative decision will be made.

Dated: June 08, 2012 Published in The Newport Miner June 13, 2012.

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_________________ 2012200 OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT Colville National Forest Stevens County, Washington

Opportunity to Comment The Forest Service, Colville National Forest, is preparing a Decision Memo for the Chair #1 Tower Addition project at 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort (NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 12, T32N, R41E). The new tower will be installed between existing towers 18 and 19. The purpose of this project is to improve the safety of lift operations. The proposed action description and other information regarding this project can be obtained by contacting Kevin Walton, Newport Ranger District, 315 North Warren, Newport, WA 99156, kawalton@ fs.fed.us.

In light of a recent court ruling (Sequoia ForestKeeper v. Tidwell, 11-cv00679-LJO-DLB (E.D. Cal.)), the Forest Service will provide public notice, comment, and opportunity for administrative appeal for projects and activities documented with a “Decision Memo” (36 CFR 220.6(e)) until new instructions are issued by the Washington Office, or the Agency issues regulations addressing the Court’s ruling. Only those who provide comment or express interest in this proposal during this comment period will be eligible to appeal the decision pursuant to 36 CFR part 215 regulations.

How to Comment and Timeframe Wr i t t e n , f a c s i m i l e , hand-delivered, oral, and electronic comments concerning this action will be accepted for 30 calendar days following the publication of this notice in the Newport Miner. The publication date in the newspaper of record is the exclusive means for calculating the comment period for this analysis. Those wishing to comment should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. The regulations prohibit extending the length of the comment period. It is the responsibility of persons providing comments to submit them by the close of the comment period.

Written comments must be submitted to: District Ranger Gayne Sears, Newport Ranger District, 315 North Warren, Newport, WA

99156. The office business hours for those submitting hand-delivered comments are: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Oral comments must be provided at the Responsible Official’s office during normal business hours via telephone (509) 447-7300 or in person, or at an official agency function (i.e. public meeting) that is designed to elicit public comments.

Electronic comments must be submitted in a format such as an email message, plain text (.txt), rich text format (.rtf), or Word (.doc) to comments-pacificnorthwest-colville-newport@ fs.fed.us. In cases where no identifiable name is attached to a comment, a verification of identity will be required for appeal eligibility. If using an electronic message, a scanned signature is one way to provide verification.

Individuals and organizations wishing to be eligible to appeal must meet the information requirements of 36 CFR 215.6.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Published in The Newport Miner June 13, 2012.

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_________________ 2012201 CALL FOR BIDS BOOM TRUCK CONTRACT NO. 12-034 Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, Washington, hereby solicits sealed bids for the following boom truck: Altec boom, model AM855, with a two-man bucket and over-center material handler. Upper and lower booms must be insulated, with 360 degree continuous rotation. Truck must have a full service body, tow package, air brakes, Allison automatic transmission, 250 HP diesel motor, GVRW 33,000, 4-wheel drive, have less than 50,000 miles, and be white in color.

Lump sum, sealed bids will be received until 2:30 p.m., June 27, 2012, at which time they will be opened and read aloud.

Bids are to be submitted to the Contract Administrator

of Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, P.O. Box 190, Newport, Washington 99156, (509) 447-9345.

The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the bidding, or to exercise any other right or action provided by statute. Women and minority owned businesses are encouraged to bid.

Published in The Newport Miner June 13, 2012.

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_________________ 2012195 CAO PB 01 AFFIDAVIT COLLECTING PERSONAL PROPERTY of DECEDENT – Idaho Small Estate I/we swear/affirm under oath: 1. Mary L. Sands, a resident of Bonner County, Idaho, died on Jan. 18, 2011, at 320 McDonald Creek Rd., Blanchard, Idaho 83804.

2. The fair market value of the entire estate of the decedent, wherever located, which is subject to probate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

3. At least thirty (30) days have passed since the death of the decedent.

4. No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative or for summary administration is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction.

5. The undersigned is/ are entitled to payment or delivery of the personal property of the decedent as successor(s) in the following respective listed proportion(s) upon the presentation of this affidavit as provided in Section 153-1201, of the Idaho Code: Name of Successor Proportion Robert W. Sands 1989 Ford Taurus Robert W. Sands 1992 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Robert W. Sands 1992 Ford P/U F250 4x4 /s/Robert W. Sands Published in The Gem State Miner June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012. (18-4)

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Men’s Health Week June 11-17 Each year, the week leading up to and including Father’s Day, is Men’s Health Week. Men’s Health Week is a great time to focus on keeping our fathers, brothers, uncles, and sons healthy — by educating them on health issues that disproportionately affect men, raising awareness of preventable health problems, and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease.

Did you know?

• Heart disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. men • More U.S. men die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer • Prostate cancer and colorectal cancer are the second and third most common causes of cancer death in U.S. men, respectively • 34% of U.S. adult men are obese, and 32% have hypertension • Men aged 60 and over are more likely to be obese than younger men

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Colorectal and Prostate Cancer Screenings Cardiovascular Disease Screenings Depression Screening Diabetes Screening HIV Screening Immunizations - Hepatitis B - Influenza - Pneumococcal • Initial Preventive Physical Exam (also commonly referred to as the “Welcome to Medicare” Preventive Visit) • Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease • Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity • Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and High-Intensity Behavioral Counseling (HIBC) to Prevent STIs • Tobacco Use Cessation Counseling

Encourage men with Medicare to make the most of their benefits by taking advantage of the preventive services that are most appropriate Medicare provides coverage of a wide range of for them. Ask us about our preventive medicine preventive services for certain beneficiaries that initiatives. meet eligibility and coverage requirements that Newport Hospital and Health Services offers are especially meaningful to men in helping them many services to help men with their health care prevent and detect disease, including but not limited needs. to: We offer a colonoscopy suite in our surgical • Annual Wellness Visit department with screening exams performed by two • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening on staff providers.

• Alcohol Misuse Screening and We also have diabetic counseling services.

Counseling

May Babies

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Elliott Picard

Jaydn Cooper

May 1, 2012

Drake Fegert

May 4, 2012

Haedynn Walker

Dallin Knight

Thank you anonymous J Carol, for your annual boy / girl mothers day gifts.

Thank you Newport Seventh Day Adventist Church for all of the biblical story books you provide for our patients. And a special Thank You to Bev Mayfield for bringing them into us.

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VISIT US ON THE WEB!

May 27 2012

Newport Hospital & Health Services Childbirth Education Classes 2012

Thank You

Try your skills at our fundraising booth.

May 22, 2012

Davis Richards

May 23, 2012

May 23, 2012

See You at the Newport Rodeo Carnival June 22 & 23

LaRayee Frey

May 7, 2012

Infant CPR Exercise in Pregnancy The Last Trimester, Am I in Labor?

Labor & Delivery/ Prepared Childbirth/ Coaching Complications of Labor and Delivery and Pain Control Tour the OB department and fetal monitoring Breastfeeding and infant care Postpartum

Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm in the Sandifur Room at the Newport Hospital & Health Services. You may attend any or all of our classes. Please call (509) 447-6398 to register, (you may leave a message.)

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