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Who’s In Charge 2018 Guide to Government Pend Oreille and West Bonner Counties
January 2018
Pend Oreille County
Human Resources 509-447-6499
County Offices Website: pendoreilleco.org Pend Oreille County offices are located at the following locations, all in Newport: • County Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth St.: Assessor, Auditor, Commissioners, Human Resources, Public Works, Community Development, Treasurer Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday • Courthouse Annex, 418 S. Scott Ave.: Community Development • Sheriff’s Office, 331 S. Garden Ave.: Sheriff’s Offices, County Jail and 911 Dispatching • McNally Hall of Justice, 229 S. Garden Ave.: Superior Court, Clerk’s Office, District Courtrooms and Office, County Prosecutors and Juvenile Department Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MondayFriday • Counseling Services, 105 S. Garden Ave.: Mental Health, Chemical Dependency Services and Prevention • Information Technology and Emergency Management, 101 S. Garden Ave • WSU Extension and Weed Board, 227 Garden Ave.
Commissioners 509-447-4119
District 1: Karen Skoog, Member (2020) District 2: Mike Manus, Vice-Chair
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(2018) District 3: Steve Kiss, Chair (2020) Four-year terms Annual salary: $56,103.12 Duties: Serve as chief legislative and executive body in county. The board approves tax levies, adopts a balanced budget, and operates budgets under the direction of appointed department heads. The board oversees public roads and works, the counseling department, the planning of unincorporated areas, and other services which are not clearly the responsibility of another elected official. The board appoints citizens to commissions and boards, and each member represents the county locally, regionally and statewide on various boards such as public health and economic development. The board meets every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Commissioners’ Meeting Room, main floor of the courthouse located at 625 W. 4th Street in Newport. Meetings are open to the public. The Open Public Meetings Act does not require that citizens be allowed to participate and speak during regular meetings, however the Commissioners have set aside time at 4 p.m. each Monday for citizen discussion and comment. Clerk of the Board: Rhonda Cary Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Mail: P.O. Box 5025, Newport, WA 99156
Plans, organizes and manages County Human Resources programs P.O. Box 5025, Newport WA 99156 Human Resources Manager: Spencer Shanholtzer
Auditor
509-447-6474 Fax: 509-447-2475 Marianne Nichols (2022) Four-year term Annual salary: $57,492.24 Maintains county’s central computerized accounting system, issuance of disburseNichols ments and responsible for financial accounting and reporting for expenditures, grants, budgets, and monthly and annual reports; administer federal, state, county, municipal and special purpose elections; issuance of licenses for vehicles and vessels, titles, registrations, license plates and renewal tabs; maintain historic records in perpetuity, including real property and marriage licenses; public records officer P.O. Box 5015, Newport, WA 99156
Assessor
509-447-4312 Fax: 509-447-6450 James McCroskey (2018) Four-year term Annual salary: $57,492.24 Determines the market value of all private real McCroskey and personal property
within the county; constructs a property tax roll and establishes levy rates based on the taxing districts budgets according to state law; keeps records of ownership/tax payers and legal descriptions of all private property; keeps maps of ownership including approximate property boundaries; administers senior/disabled citizen property tax exemption; and administers current use assessment programs. P.O. Box 5010, Newport, WA 99156
Treasurer
509-447-3612 Fax: 509-447-0318 Terri Miller (2022) Four-year term Annual salary: $57,492.24 Collects real and personal property taxes, including performing foreclosures on real property Miller and distraints of personal property, special assessments, excise tax, and miscellaneous receipts from other county districts and departments and collection of delinquent accounts; accounting for all funds and deposits of revenues for the state, county, cities and junior taxing districts such as schools, port, cemeteries, fire, hospital, and water/sewer; mailing financial statements; determining adequate liquidity in funds for issuance of warrants for payment to vendors for various entities; administering short- and long-term debt financing; managing the cash flow of the county and investing funds not needed for immediate expenditures for the county and junior taxing districts; coordinating banking services. P.O. Box 5080, Newport, WA 99156
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Public Works Department 509-447-4513
Fax: 509-447-5890 Located in the lower level of the County Courthouse. P.O. Box 5065, Newport WA 99156 Director of Public Works: Sam Castro County Engineer/Assistant Director: Don Castro Ramsey Risk Manager/Office Manager: Teresa Brooks Solid Waste Coordinator: Amanda Griesemer Fleet Accountant: Teresa Deal Receptionist: Annie Suchocki Ramsey • Road Division, 509447-4513 Responsible for all county road
work and projects performed by three county road maintenance districts and construction work; administers county road and equipment funds; designs road projects and issues calls for bids. Also responsible for road survey design and contract administration of county road construction projects. P.O. Box 5040, Newport, WA 99156 • Solid Waste Division, 509-4474513 Responsible for solid waste planning and disposal in the north county, Usk and south county transfer stations; recycling programs, household hazardous waste and moderate risk waste planning and disposal. P.O. Box 5041, Newport WA 99156 • Buildings and Grounds, 509-4474513 Responsible for physical plant and grounds keeping operations at six county buildings. P.O. Box 5068, Newport, WA 99156
A Profes s ional S er v ice Co rp o ra t i o n Winston & Cashatt has offices in Spokane, Washington and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • Personal Injury • Employment • Criminal Defense • Real Estate / Land Use C. Matthew Andersen Beverly L. Anderson Patrick J. Cronin Kevin J. Curtis Darren M. Digiacinto Timothy R. Fischer David P. Gardner Scott A. Gingras Erika B. Grubbs Michael T. Howard Collette C. Leland
• Insurance • Construction • Tax & Probate • Corporate Lisa A. Malpass Benjamin H. Rascoff Jeffrey R. Ropp Gabrielle C. Roth Kammi Mencke Smith Jenna M.K. Strohmeyer Elizabeth A. Tellessen Nicholas R. Ulrich Tyler R. Whitney Molly M. Winston
• Banking • Litigation • Business Law • Mediation Of Counsel Courtney R. Beaudoin Greg M. Devlin Stephen L. Farnell Tim M. Higgins Kenneth B. Howard Carl E. Hueber Nancy L. Isserlis Fred C. Pflanz Richard W. Relyea Lucinda S. Whaley
Spokane Office Bank of America Financial Center, 601 W. Riverside, Suite 1900 Spokane, Washington 99201-0695 Phone: (509) 838-6131 • Fax: (509) 838-1416 website: www.winstoncashatt.com 2 WHO’S IN CHARGE 2018
Board of Equalization 509-447-2712
Fax: 509-447-0595 Reviews appeals to assessor’s property assessments. Applications available at Board of Equalization Office, Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth, Newport WA 99156, and online at county website, www.pendoreilleco.org under “Your Government.” P.O. Box 5018, Newport WA 99156 Board: Margie Fedderly, Mary Cates, Richard Miller, Bob Sanborn, alternative Clerk: Rhonda Cary
Community Development Department 509-447-4821
Responsible for county land use, growth management planning and the county park system. Also responsible for the review and approval of various development and construction permits, such as building permits, shoreline development permits, subdivision and mobile home park and recreational vehicle park approvals. • Planning Commission Norris Boyd, Dan Mueller, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Dennis Osweiler, Paul Edgren, Judy Ashton, Wayne Antcliff and Bill Kemp. Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cusick Community Center for business • Park board members: Jeanetta Taulor, Dave Gruver, Mark Bender, Donald Comins, Greg Jakeman, MaryBeth Murphy and Dwight Opp. Meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. in the Public Works Conference Room, lower level of the old Courthouse, 625 West Fourth, Newport.
Sheriff
Emergencies 911 Dispatch, non-emergencies, 509-447-3151 Civil Deputy, 509-447-1907 Sheriff’s Administration, 509-447-1909 Corrections (Jail), 509447-1918 Sheriff Alan Botzheim, 509-447-1901 Four-year term Botzheim Annual salary: $86,853.12 The sheriff is the chief executive officer and conservator of the peace of the county. Sheriff’s office mail: P.O. Box 5075, Newport, WA 99156 Jail mail: P.O. Box 5079, Newport, WA 99156 Office: 331 South Garden Ave., Newport, WA 99156 E-mail: sheriff@pendoreille.org
Civil Service Commission 509-447-6480
P.O. Box 5060, Newport, WA 99156 Jim Brewster, Heather Green, Deborah Borches Chief Examiner/Clerk: Christine Rahoun
Emergency Management 509-447-3731
Through increased readiness, mitigation and contingency plans, the Pend Oreille County Department of Emergency Management empowers constituents to prepare for, respond to, and recover from major emergencies and disasters. 101 S. Garden Ave., P.O. Box 5035, Newport, WA 99156 Deputy director: JoAnn Boggs
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Prosecuting Attorney / Coroner
Senator Shelly Short GOP
509-447-4414
Fax: 509-447-0235 Dolly Hunt (2018) Four-year term Annual salary: $124,082 Serves as legal adviser to county officials, represents the county in civil cases, prosecutes Hunt criminal matters, and acts as ex-officio coroner, investigating questionable cases of death to assure that the medical certification and cause of death is properly completed. 229 S. Garden Ave., P.O. Box 5070, Newport, WA 99156
Juvenile Office 509-447-4021
Fax: 509-447-4323 Located in Hall of Justice. Handles court, diversion and probation cases of persons under age 18 who are in trouble with the law; facilitates truancy matters, emancipation and At-Risk-Youth proceedings, a program to assist parents in assessing if court intervention is appropriate. P.O. Box 5050, Newport, WA 99156 Juvenile counselor / diversion coordinator: Cindy Delay
Public Defenders
Robin R. McCroskey, 322 S. Washington, Newport, WA 99156, 509447-0881 F. Dana Kelley, 405 W. Walnut, Newport, WA 99156, 509-447-6650 Brett Billingsley, 609 E. 40th, Spokane, WA 99203, 509-449-6596 Under direction of the courts, the public defenders are appointed by the court to represent indigent persons charged
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with crimes. Public defender services normally do not extend to non-criminal matters. The public defenders are private attorneys who serve the county under contract; additional attorneys are appointed to specific cases as needed.
Superior Court
P.O. Box 5020, Newport WA 99156 Judges: Jessica T. Reeves 509-684-7520 Patrick Monasmith 509-684-7520 Reeves Four-year terms. Annual salary: $169,187 Superior Court is the court of record for all probate, civil, felony criminal and juvenile cases. Pend Oreille, Ferry and Stevens counties have two SupeMonasmith rior Court judges. Court is normally in session in Pend Oreille County on Thursdays. Court Administrator: Evelyn Bell 509-684-7520
Clerk / Clerk of Superior Court
509-447-2435
Fax: 509-447-2734 Tammie A. Ownbey (2018) Four-year term Annual salary: $57,492.24 Ownbey
“It is a pleasure and a privilege to serve you.” 409 Legislative Building P.O. Box 40407 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 786-7612 • Shelly.Short@leg.wa.gov
2018 GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT IN PEND OREILLE AND WEST BONNER COUNTIES Located in Hall of Justice; hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Maintains Superior Court records, including probate, civil and criminal; records mental illness proceedings, adoption and guardianship proceedings and juvenile court proceedings; collects statutory fees and criminal legal financial obligations, receives and disburses money on judgments; processes passport applications; provides information on domestic violence and anti-harassment protection orders and files same. P.O. Box 5020, Newport, WA 99156
District Court 509-447-4110
Fax: 509-447-5724 Judge Philip Van de Veer (2018) Four-year term Annual salary: $135,083
Salary is for both district court judge and superior court commissioner. Presides over criminal traffic cases, traffic infractions, criminal and Van de Veer gross misdemeanor cases and civil cases under $100,000; small claims cases under $5,000. Office is located at west end of McNally Hall of Justice; hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, no payments on tickets after 4:15 p.m. P.O. Box 5030, Newport, WA 99156 Clerk / Court administrator: Rachel Johnson Probation Officer: Scott Cornwell Probation / Compliance office, 509447-3889 Fax: 509-447-0755 Verifies compliance by defendants, referred by District Court P.O. Box 5030, Newport, WA 99156
Counseling Services Toll-free 800-404-5151 509-447-5651
Fax: 509-447-2671 TTY: 877-873-4322 P.O. Box 5055, Newport, WA 99156 Located 105 South Garden Ave., Newport, hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Payne Services for Pend Oreille County in mental health, prevention, substance abuse disorders and developmental disabilities. Mental health crisis services available 24/7, after business hours and on weekends call 1-866-847-8540. Director: Annabelle Payne
Northeast Tri-County Health District 509-447-3131
Fax: 509-447-5644 605 Highway 20, Newport, WA 99156 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed for lunch noon to 12:30 p.m.), Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Provides community health and environmental public health services, including WIC, immunizations, food worker cards, food service permitting, and wastewater permitting Health Officer: Sam Artzis, MD Administrator: Matt Schanz Community Health Director: Judy Hutton Environmental Health Director: Alyssa Spradley
Fair Board 509-445-1367
335 A Legilative Bldg • P.O. Box 40600 • Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 786-7988 • Kretz.Joel@leg.wa.gov
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 29, Cusick, WA 99119 Physical Address: 413951 Highway 20, Cusick, WA 99119 The board manages the county fair,
which will be held in Cusick Aug. 16-19, 2018. The theme is “Fun for the Whole Herd.” The colors are black and white. The board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds. If the first Tuesday falls on a holiday, the board will meet the following Tuesday. No monthly meeting in January. Board officers: Chairman Jim Mathis, Vice Chairwoman Barb McGill 509-445-1433, Treasurer Brittany Hedrick 509-671-1917, Secretary Joyce Montgomery 509-939-3751 Board Members: Barb Cordes, Kay Driver, Alicia Elsasser, Garth Hanson, Lori Hanson, Bess Hardie, Glenn Miller, Ryan Tellessen Fair Manager: Ryan Tellessen, 509951-1227 Groundskeeper: Branden McDaniel, 530-598-4779 Seasonal Boat/RV Storage: Pick up day April 14, 2018. Intake day Oct. 6, 2018. Website: pocfair.com Facebook: Pend Oreille County Fair and Rodeo
WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension 509-447-2401
Fax: 509-447-6912 227 S. Garden Ave., Newport, WA 99156 A second office located at the Kalispel Career Training Center north of Cusick houses the Kalispel Tribal Extension program. Extension helps people develop leadership skills and use research-based knowledge to improve their economic status and quality of life. Extension offers information through consultation, publications, clinics and workshops on agriculture, forestry, horticulture and family living topics, community development strategies, the Master Gardener program and 4-H club and youth programming and SNAP-
2018 GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT IN PEND OREILLE AND WEST BONNER COUNTIES Education in all elementary schools in Pend Oreille County. P.O. Box 5045, Newport, WA 99156 Email: Beverly.sarles@wsu.edu Website: www.wsu.edu/pendoreille/ Kalispel Tribal Extension Program Contact: Mike Jensen Email: mike.jensen@wsu.edu Phone: 509-447-7436
Noxious Weed Control Board 509-447-2402
Fax: 509-447-6477 noxweedinfo@pendoreille.org 227-B S. Garden Ave., P.O. Box 5085, Newport, WA 99156 Office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Charged with ensuring the control of noxious weeds in the county. Board: District 1 Warren Koontz, District 2 Wes Bailey, District 3 David Hoisington, District 4 Joe Sherman, District 5 Brad Berg The board meets every even month on the second Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the weed board office. Weed Coordinator: Sharon Sorby Email: ssorby@pendoreille.org
Cities & Towns City of Newport 509-447-5611
Fax: 509-550-7552 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, WA 99156 Website: www.newport-wa.org Email: cityofnewport@ newport-wa.org City hall is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday Sands through Friday. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Mayor: Shirley Sands (2021) Stipend: $700 per month Council: Ken Smith (2019), Nancy Thompson (2021), Brad Hein (2019), Keith Campbell (2019), Mark Zorica (2019) Council members’ wages: $61 per meeting Council meets first and third Monday of each month, 6 p.m., unless Monday is a holiday, in which case the council meets Tuesday. City Administrator: Ray King Salary: $100,152 City Clerk / Treasurer: Nickole North Deputy Clerk: Cindy Endahl Fire Chief: Rob Owen City Attorney: Tom Metzger Planning commission: Chairman Wayne Antcliff, Randy Parker, Shannon Hansen Meets last Monday of the month at 5 p.m. as needed. Police Chief: Mark Duxbury
Town of Metaline 509-446-4641
101 Housing Drive, P.O. Box 85, Metaline, WA 99152 Town Hall is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4 p.m. Mayor: Pete Daggett Stipend: $50 per month Daggett Council / Departments Commissioners: Tori Reeve, fire; Ruth Reiber, parks; Brian Smiley, water; Tom Hough, sewer; Walt Beam, cemetery/streets Council members’ stipend: $20 per month Council meets second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Clerk / Treasurer: E. Diane Brown Marshal: Rick Reiber Maintenance / Wastewater Treatment Operator / Water Treatment Operator: DeLane Cates
Attorney: McGrane & Schuerman, 509-684-8484
Town of Metaline Falls 509-446-2211
Fax: 509-446-3021 203 E. Fifth Ave., P.O. Box 277, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 Town Hall is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday Mayor: Tara Leininger Leininger Stipend: $75 per meeting Council: John Kinney, Jerry Weaver, Roger Aydelott, Sam McGeorge, Tessin Maxwell Council members’ wages: $25 per meeting Council meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. City Clerk: Renee Kendrick
Town of Ione 509-442-3611
Fax: 509-442-3181 207 Houghton St., P.O. Box 498, Ione, WA 99139 Clerk’s Office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Services include vehicle licensing, collection for city water and sewer, fax and copy service Mayor: Charles Spears Stipend: $47.25 per meeting Council: Dylan Powers, John Redinger, Ken Timmreck, Kathleen Turpin Council members’ wages: $47.25 per meeting Council meetings are the first and third Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at council chambers, 112 N. Central Ave. Clerk: Sandy Hutchinson Law Enforcement: Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office
7th District Strong Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber GOP
“I am honored to serve you in Olympia” 411 John L O’Brian Building P.O. Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 786-7908 • Jacquelin.Maycumber@leg.wa.gov
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Your Passport Headquarters
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Town of Cusick 509-445-1718
No Appointment Necessary County Clerk’s Office 229 S. Garden, Newport, WA Passport Pictures - $10 (509) 447-2435 pendoreilleco.org/your-government/county-clerk
Cusick Community Center, 111 First Ave., P.O. Box 263, Cusick, WA 99119 Open Tuesdays, noon to 6 p.m. Mayor: Chris Evers Stipend: $200 per month Evers Council: Bernice Smith, Monte Williams, Daniel Troupe, Linda Monfort Council members’ wages: $140 per meeting Council meetings are the second Monday at 6 p.m. at the Cusick Community Center. Rental Information: 509-445-1718 City Clerk / Treasurer: Charlotte Yergens Sewer / Water Maintenance: Dustin Ridgley Facility Maintenance: Steve Yergens Attorney: David Groesbeck Fire Protection: Pend Oreille Fire District No. 4 Law Enforcement: Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office
GET SEEN 12,000 sets of eyes Indian Tribes every Kalispel Tribe week. of Indians 509-445-1147
ADVERTISING 509-447-2433
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Nenema
Fax: 509-445-1705 Website: www.kalispeltribe.com Tribal office located at 1981 LeClerc Road N., P.O. Box 39, Usk, WA 99180. Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through
Thursday. Tribal council meets Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Chairman and CEO: Glen Nenema Council: Vice Chairman Ray Pierre III, Secretary Darren Holmes, Curt Holmes, Betty Jo Piengkham Administration Tribal Administrator: Darren Holmes CFO: Nick Brown Tribal Gaming Agency Executive Director: Shantel Nydegger Camas Path Executive Director: Jessica Pakootas Planning and Public Works Executive Director: Sev Jones Public Safety Director and Tribal police Chief: Jim Wynecoop, 509-4472151 Assistant Culture Director: JR Bluff Director Government Affairs: Curt Holmes Natural Resources Executive Director: Deane Osterman, 509-447-7282 Cultural Department Executive Director: Francis Cullooyah Human Resources Vice President: Al Prudente Health Care Administrator: Lisa Guzman Tribal Court Administrator: Cathleen Kintner Senior Tribal Attorney: David Bonga Tribal Court Judge: Milton Nomee, Anita Dupree, Richard Kayne, Jane Smith, 509-447-7129 Kalispel Career Training Center Director: Colene Rubertt Communications Director: April Pierre Director of Education: Anna Armstrong Director of Childcare: Lisa Russell, 509-447-7211 Director of Recreation: Darlene Auld Camas Learning Center, Cusick: 509-445-7140 Camas Center for Community Wellness, Cusick: 509-447-7122 Camas Center Clinic: 509-447-7111 KALTRAN: 509-447-7247
Public Schools Spokane Community College Newport Center
509-447-3835 or 888-323-2399 1204 W. Fifth St., P.O. Box 470, Newport, WA 99156 Spokane Community College Ione Center 509-442-4290 208 Blackwell St., Suite 2, P.O. Box 906, Ione, WA 99139 With locations in North and South Pend Oreille County, Spokane Community College provides a variety of learning experiences for the residents of the Pend Oreille River Valley, including college prep classes to get students started. The college also offers GED preparation and testing. Adult learners can take credit classes for direct transfer to four-year universities or complete one or two year professional technical programs. The college also has “just for fun” classes in the non-credit life enrichment program. Academic and financial aid advising is also available.
Newport School District 509-447-3167
Fax: 509-447-2553 P.O. Box 70, Newport, WA 99156 Website: www.newport. wednet.edu Provides preschool through 12th grade, plus alternative/continuaSmith tion high school, in the south part of Pend Oreille County. District office, 1380 W. Fifth St., Newport; Sadie Halstead Middle
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509-445-1125
305 Monumental Way, Cusick, WA 99119 Website: www.cusick.wednet.edu Provides pre-school through 12th
Selkirk School District 509-446-2951
Fax: 509-446-2929 P.O. Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 Website: www.selkirk. k12.wa.us Provides preschool through 12th grade education for the north Pend Oreille County area. Lotze Board of Directors: Chairman Joseph Huttle, joehuttle@selkirk.k12.wa.us; Clint Petrich, clintpetrich@selkirk.k12. wa.us; Scott Jungblom, scottjungblom@selkirk.k12.wa.us, Karyn Lovell, karynlovell@selkirk.k12.wa.us; Larry Holter, larryholter@selkirk.k12.wa.us Board member stipend: $25 per meeting Board meets fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the high school music room. Superintendent: Nancy Lotze Salary: $101,567.40 • Selkirk Elementary
509-446-4225 Fax: 509-446-4804 219 Park St., Metaline Falls Preschool through fifth grades Principal: Nancy Lotze • Selkirk Middle/Senior High 509-446-3505 Fax: 509-446-2408 10372 Highway 31, Ione Sixth through 12th grades Principal: Greg Goodnight
Districts
Pend Oreille County Library District 800-366-3654, Ext. 54 or 55
P.O. Box 326, Newport, WA 99156 Website: www.pocld.org Trustees: Katherine Schutte, Beverly Sarles, Diane Stone, Steve Dawson, Lea Porter
Board usually meets on the fourth Thursday of each month in the District Office. Trustees’ stipend: $0 Director of Library Services: Mandy Walters Email: mwalters@ pocld.org • Newport Public Library Walters 116 S. Washington Ave., Newport, WA 99156 800-366-3654, Ext. 1 Branch Librarian: Colleen Larkoski Hours: Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday 1-6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Calispel Valley Library (Cusick Community Center building) 107 First Ave., Cusick, WA 99119 800-366-3654, Ext. 2 Branch Librarian: Pam Thompson Hours: Closed Monday, Tuesday 10
Pend Oreille County Republicans
Join Us! 4th Tuesday of each Month For more information about The GOP Contact: Larry Brown • 509-445-1346 or 509-671-0623 lbrownusc@gmail.com
Cusick School District
grade education programs for the central part of Pend Oreille County with Bess Herian Elementary and Cusick Middle School-High School. Board of Directors: Mike Keogh, Area 1, Anna Hawpe Armstrong, Area 2, Mark Cutshall, Area 3, Tye Shanholtzer, Area 4, and Tom Foster, Area 5 Board member stipend: 0 Board meets third Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the high school library. Superintendent: Don Hawpe Salary: $94,000 Secretary to Superintendent: Jennifer Anderberg Principal: Steve Bollinger Special Services Coordinator: Cynthia Johnston Athletic Director: Nick Pease
School, 331 S. Calispel Ave.; Newport High School, 1400 W. Fifth St.; Stratton Elementary School, 1201 W. Fifth St., Newport. Board of Directors: Chairman April Owen (2019), Connie Moore (2019), Jim Brewster (2019), Roberta Clausen (2021), Rick Hughes (2021) Board member wages: 0 Board meetings are posted online at www.newport.wednet.edu, under “School Board.” Superintendent: Dave Smith 509-447-3167 Salary: $120,494 Business Manager: Debra Buttrey Administrative Assistant to Superintendent: Cheryl Bradbury Administrative Assistant to Special Programs: Keri Leslie Assistant to Business Manager: Teddi Armstrong Payroll: Theresa Monk • Stratton Elementary, 509-4470656 Grades preschool through fourth Principal: Jennifer Erickson • Sadie Halstead Middle School, 509447-2426 Grades five through eight Principal: Tony Moser • Newport High School, 509-4472481 Grades nine through 12 Principal: Troy Whittle Athletic Director: Brett Mackey Special Programs Director: Saraya Pierce KUBS Station Manager: David Bradbury Food Service Supervisor: Sheila Myrvang, 509-447-3167, ext. 4521 • Bus Transportation, 509-447-0505 Durham Bus Services Manager: Aaron Hutchins
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Public Hospital District No. 1
Newport Hospital and Health Services 509-447-2441 Fax: 509-447-5527 714 W. Pine St., Newport, WA 99156 Website: www.NewportHospitalAndHealth. org Operates Newport Hospital, Newport Health Center, River Mountain Wilbur Village Assisted Living, and Newport Hospital Long Term Care. Commissioners (six-year terms): Thomas Garrett, Raymond King, Terry Zakar, Lynnette Elswick, and Lois Robertson Board member’s stipend: $114 per meeting Board meets fourth Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Sandifur Room (lower level of the hospital). Superintendent / CEO: Tom Wilbur
Salary: $204,000 Director of Finance: Kim Manus Director of Human Resources: Joseph Clouse Director of Nursing: Pete Peterson, CRNA Director of Primary Ancillary Care: Christine Wagar Director of Residential Care: Susan Schuartz, RN Director of Information Technology: Walter Price Chief of Medical Staff: Dr. Angelika Kraus, MD Marketing and Foundation Director: Jenny Smith
Public Hospital District No. 2 509-442-2311
Fax: 509-442-2333 P.O. Box 435, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 Supports the ambulance service operated by the Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 and provides support to the Selkirk Community Health Center in Ione, operated by non-profit Northeast Washington Health Programs. Commissioners: Shannon Keller, Jody Rogers and Marion Badgley Commissioner stipend: 0 Board meets quarterly in January, April, July and October on the second Monday of the month, 3:30 p.m. at the Fire Station 23, Highway 20, Ione, WA. Clerk of the Board: John Rumelhart
Public Utility District No. 1 509-447-3137
Fax: 509-447-5824 Website: www.popud. org The PUD’s main office is located at 130 N. Washington Ave., in Newport, Willenbrock with customer service
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and payment drop box available at the Box Canyon Dam office in Ione. The PUD operates Box Canyon Dam, located on the Pend Oreille River. PUD office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed for most holidays. To report an outage, call 509-4473137, 509-446-3137, or 509-242-3137. The PUD provides electric service to all of Pend Oreille County; water service to eight subdivisions and the town of Metaline Falls; and wholesale fiber optic telecommunications services via its Community Network System. Access options include lit bandwidth, dark fiber, and NoaNet access. The commissioners meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the Newport Conference Room in Newport, and on any fifth Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. at Box Canyon Dam in Ione. Meeting schedule subject to change. Commissioners serve for six-year terms: President Dan Peterson (2018), Vice President Curt Knapp (2020), Secretary Rick Larson (2022). Commissioners’ stipend is $114 per meeting. General Manager: F. Colin Willenbrock Annual Salary: $192,000 Assistant to General Manager / Clerk of the Board / Public Records Officer: Karen Willner Communications & Public Contracts Manager: Kenna Tornow Director of Engineering: Amber Orr Director of Finance / Auditor: April Owen Directory of Operations / Superintendent: Chris Jones Director of Power & Risk Management: Kim Gentle Director of Regulatory & Environmental Affairs: Mark Cauchy
Director of Safety & Human Resources: Lloyd Clark Manager of Customer Service: Libbey Bartel Manager of Information Technology: Bob Pebles Manager of Power Production: Mark Cleveland Manager of Water Systems: Mark “Bubba” Scott Treasurer: Sarah Holderman Compliance and Training Manager: Kevin Conway
Port of Pend Oreille 509-445-1090
Kiss
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1981 Black Road, Usk WA 99180 Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Commissioners meet second Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. Commissioners (six-year term): Vice Chairman Ryan Kiss (2019), Secretary John Harkness (2019), Chairman R. L. “Bob” Shanklin (2023) Commissioner stipend: $114 per meeting Manager: Kelly Driver
Natural Resource Conservation (USDA) 509-447-4217
Fax: 855-847-5495 P.O. Box 280, Newport, WA 99156 Located at Newport post office, Room 110 Resource conservationist: Mark Simpson
“Lower taxes and more jobs – we’re making headway.” I’m humbled by the trust have placed in me as your representative in Congress. I’ve fought for our Eastern Washington values and I’m encouraged by the progress we’ve made, including sweeping reforms to cut taxes and restore economic growth. As businesses add jobs and increase pay, families are finally getting the chance to move ahead. But there’s more work to be done. With your continued support, I’m confident we can strengthen national security, protect Social Security and Medicare, improve veterans care, stop out-of-control spending, and restore prosperity to Eastern Washington. Your support inspires me to be a better legislator. No matter who you voted for, your background or beliefs; I am here to serve you.
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SPECIAL MOBILITY SERVICES Monday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday A.M. ARRIVE 6:30 AM 8:15 AM 10:15 AM
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In the City of Spokane, we pick up or drop off at the Bank of America on Riverside and Howard. Upon request, we can also pick up at the following locations: Spokane International Airport, any of the major Hospitals including VA hospital, NorthTown Mall, Northpoint Wal-Mart, 29th and Regal, Fancher and Sprague or Trent and Fancher.
If you have a disability that prevents you from reaching one of our stops, please call our office to see if we can arrange a pickup at your home. One-way fares $5.00 Newport/Spokane Reserve seating has priority. Open seating is available without reservations as capacity allows. To reserve a seat, please call 24-hours in advance or during office hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm
1-877-264-RIDE (7433) • 509-534-7171 Service is open to the general public. Service is available to all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability. This service meets the requirements of the American’s With Disabilities Act. This service is funded through grants from Washington DOT.
Website: www.POCD.org 121 N. Washington Ave., Newport, WA 99156, in the back of the building Director: David Marcell Board of Supervisors: Chairman George Stuivenga of Cusick, Treasurer Frank Hruban of Cusick, Secretary Randall Leestma of Cusick, Vice Chairman John Floyd of Newport, Board Supervisor Mike Mumford of Newport Board meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. during the winter months of October through March, and at 5 p.m. during the summer months of April through September.
Cemetery District No. 1 509-447-3114
P.O. Box 5015, Newport, WA 99156 The district covers Pend Oreille County from the Spokane County line up to Blueslide, and is responsible for maintaining and operating the Newport Cemetery. Operates on special tax levies and donations. Commissioners: Chairman Frank Capehart, Cathy Rawley, Ed Supick Commissioner stipend: 0 The commissioners meet the second Wednesday of the month at 8:15 a.m. in the County Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth St., Newport.
Cemetery District No. 2 509-446-4641
P.O. Box 85, Metaline, WA 99152 Secretary: E. Diane Brown Board meets second Friday of each month, 11 a.m. at Metaline Town Hall
Council Chambers. Director stipend: 0 Commissioners: Chairwoman Phyllis Beam 509-446-3182; Pat Sargent 509-446-2329; Judy Miller 509-4463915 The board oversees expenditures submitted via voucher for payment by property tax revenue specifically for the Metaline Cemetery. The town of Metaline operates the Metaline Cemetery.
Cemetery District No. 3
P.O. Box 394, Ione, WA 99139-0394 Operates Riverside Cemetery in Ione. Commissioners: Jerry Enyeart 509442-3935, Curt Lynn 509-442-0288, Sandy Hutchinson 509-442-3611 or 509-442-2445 nights and weekends. Commissioner stipend: 0 Board meets the second Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Ione Town Hall.
Diamond Lake Water & Sewer District 509-447-4660
Fax: 509-447-0180 172 South Shore Diamond Lake Road, Newport, WA 99156-9300 Operates water and sewer systems around Diamond Lake. Commissioners (six-year term): chairman Bob Graham (2023), Secretary Richard Swan (2022), Ray King (2019) Commissioner stipend: $70 per meeting Board meets on the first and third Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the district office. Office open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Maintenance hours are daily, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition, they can be reached by telephone after hours for emergencies.
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Sacheen Lake Sewer & Water District 509-447-4641
8272 Fertile Valley Rd., Sacheen Lake, WA 99156 Located at Sacheen Lake in southern Pend Oreille County. The district’s new sewer collection and treatment system serves the majority of the lakefront properties. The district continue to investigate connecting more homes to the system. The district also continues to work on lake water quality and lake level issues as well as milfoil control. The district owns and maintains the Myers/Harter Sanctuary, located near the corner of Highway 211 and Fertile Valley Road. Commissioners: Mike Quick, Peggy Johnsen Commissioner stipend: 0 District Manager: Sheila Pearman Commissioners meet at Sacheen Lake Fire Station, Highway 211, on the second Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m.
Lenora Water & Sewer District 509-455-0888
1091 Lenora Drive, Usk, WA 99180 Operates water and sewer facility in Skookum Rendezvous development areas, south of Usk. Administrative assistant: Joni Stillian Commissioners meet first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Skookum Rendezvous Lodge. Commissioners: Mike Conway, Gary Robertson and Brian Mumford Commissioner stipend: $90 per meeting
Pondoray Shores Water & Sewer District 509-939-6781
P.O. Box 174, Chattaroy, WA 99003 Billing: 509-238-6544 Commissioners meet the first Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Box Canyon Room at the PUD building in Newport. Commissioners: Pat Gracio 509939-6781, Jeff Jergensen, Don Whisler 509-238-6544 Commissioner stipend: 0
Chippewa Water & Sewer District 509-442-2225
P.O. Box 33, Ione, WA 99139 Operates water distribution and sewer systems in Chippewa area. Commissioners: Sheila Reed (2019), Dena Brown (2015), James VanDyke (2017) Commissioner stipend: $109 per meeting with the option to waive Clerk: Christine Ibbetson
South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue
325272 Highway 2, Newport, WA 99156 Website: www.spofr.org Serving south Pend Oreille County including Diamond Lake, Sacheen Lake, Deer Valley, Camden and Fertile Valley areas. Chief: Mike Nokes 509-447-5305 Annual salary: $72,930 Commissioners: Gary Wilkey 509447-0744, Finance Officer Randy Miller 509-292-8065, Chairman Galen Hansen 509-292-9458, Dennis Gullett, Vice Chairman Harry Egland 509-936-0524 Commissioner stipend: $100 per meeting Commissioners meet the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Diamond Lake Station. Diamond Lake Station is staffed 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Fire District 2 509-442-2311
Fax: 509-442-2333 North Pend Oreille County Chief/Paramedic: Christopher Haynes Salary: $49,000 Commissioners: Jim Mundy, Donna Mitchell Commissioner stipend: $114 per meeting Commissioners meet the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at Station 23, 390442 State Route 20, Ione WA.
11 Dalkena Street, Newport, WA 99156 Covers from north city limits of Newport to the Cusick Flat, including Dalkena, Davis Lake and Usk, west of Pend Oreille River. Captain: Nick Knaack Annual salary: $57,000 Commissioners: Don Kendrick, Steve Brown, Bryant Kramer Commissioner stipend: $114 per meeting, if they choose Secretary to the Board: Theresa Bryant Commissioners meet on the first and third Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Station No. 41 at Dalkena.
Fire District 4 509-447-2476
Fax: 509-447-5530 Website: www.pofd4.org Email: info@pofd4.org
Fire District 5
Serves Blueslide, Ruby and Locke areas, with fire station south of Ruby. Chief: Jay Foster, 509-671-2286 Salary: $4,800 annually
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Michele Fisk, Greg Koehn Commissioner stipend: $114 per meeting Commissioners meet on the first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m., at the Furport Fire Station. Administrative Assistant: Vicki Miles Email: firedist6@surf1.ws
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Website: www.pocfire8.org Serves Spring Valley area; fire station at Spring Valley and Tweedie roads. Chief: Larry Hiebert Salary: 0 Fire training meetings are first and second Mondays of each month 7 p.m. at fire station. Commissioners: Chairman Jim
Fax: 509-922-2218 7572 LeClerc Rd South, Newport, WA 99156 Serves east side of Pend Oreille River in Pioneer Park-Furport-Skookum areas, with fire station at Furport. Chief: Alex Arnold Salary: $2,500 per month Commissioners: Mike McLaughlin,
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Hiebert, Larry Johnson, Roger Castle Commissioner stipend: 0 Commissioners meet on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the fire station. Secretary: Pat Kendell, P.O. Box 947, Newport, WA 99156 E-mail: chief@pocfire8.org
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Fax: 208-265-1460 1500 Highway 2, Suite 308, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Glen Bailey, Dist. 1 (2018) Jeff Connolly, Dist. 2 (2021) Dan McDonald, Dist. 3 (2018) Salary: $65,000 The three-member board of county commissioners is the main governing body of Bonner County. Two commissioners are elected each biennium – one for a two-year term, one for a four-year term. Business of the commissioners is conducted Monday through Friday at the commissioners’ office in the Bonner County Administration Building on Highway 2 in Sandpoint. General meetings to receive public input are held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. The commissioners set the annual budget for all county departments, but do not govern operation of the departments, which are directed by other elected officials. The commissioners, with assistance from staff and citizens committees, oversee operation of such services as airports, planning and zoning, road
2018 GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT IN PEND OREILLE AND WEST BONNER COUNTIES and bridge, solid waste, noxious weed control, waterway improvements and trail grooming. The commissioners also pass ordinances, fix county tax rates and act as a board of equalization in property valuation disputes.
Clerk /Auditor / Recorder 208-265-1437
Michael W. Rosedale (2018) Salary: $68,000 Auditing, Recording, Elections and Assistance 1500 Highway 2, Suite 336, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Rosedale Court Operations 215 S. First Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864, 208-265-1432 The office of county clerk / auditor / recorder issues marriage and liquor licenses, prepares budgets, files all court cases, handles payroll, pays the bills, remits funds to all taxing districts, records legal documents, administers and certifies all elections for county taxing districts, and keeps court records.
Treasurer /Tax Collector /Public Administrator 208-265-1433
Cheryl D. Piehl (2017) Salary: $72,800 1500 Highway 2, Suite 304, Sandpoint, ID 83864 The office of county treasurer is responsible for receiving moneys belonging to the county, acPiehl counting for their receipt and safely keeping and investing such funds. The treasurer is responsible for disbursing moneys from the county treasury as directed
by the county auditor or the board of county commissioners. The county treasurer acts as tax collector and is responsible for the collection of taxes on real and personal property, taxes on harvested timber and the collection of special assessments. The treasurer is the ex-officio public administrator.
Assessor
208-265-1440 Jerry Clemons (2018) Salary: $68,000 1500 Highway 2, Suite 205, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Primarily concerned with setting equitable values for tax purposes Clemons on both real and personal property, including mobile and manufactured homes, and processing property tax exemptions, the deadlines of which are as follows: agriculture, March 15; circuit breaker, April 15; homeowner, April 15; forest land, Dec. 31. Forms are available in the office or can be mailed on request. Information about exemptions and downloadable forms are available from website: www.co.bonner.id.us/ assessor. The office is also an agent of the Idaho Transportation Department in titling vehicles and vehicle licensing.
Prosecuting Attorney 208-263-6714
Louis E. Marshall Salary: $95,000 127 S. First Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864 The county prosecuting attorney, which is a full-time position, together
Marshall
with seven deputy prosecutors, provides legal advice and representation to the public officials of the county, prosecutes felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, and infraction cases, child protection matters, drug task force
Newport Consolidated School District
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Newport Consolidated School District David E. Smith, Jr., Ed.D, Superintendent 509-447-3167 Newport High School Troy Whittle, Principal 509-447-2481
Sadie Halstead Middle School Stratton Elementary School Tony Moser, Principal Jenny Erickson, Principal 509-447-2426 509-447-0656
Sheriff
208-263-8417, ext. 3049 Daryl Wheeler (2021) Salary: $77,368 4001 N. Boyer, Sandpoint, ID 83864 The office of county sheriff has a number of powers and duties includWheeler ing police powers; jail keeping powers; powers as officers of the court and process server; drivers’ licensing and other powers vested to the office by the state.
Pend Oreille County Counseling Services Our qualified professionals are ready to assist with your mental health and substance use needs. Counseling Services is a State licensed provider for substance use disorder and mental health. We offer a continuum of behavioral health services, as well as Crisis Services that are available 24/7. After 4:30pm, weekends and holidays, call crisis line 866-847-8540 We accept Washington Medicaid and other insurances, resources permitting. Our main office is located on 105 South Garden Avenue Newport. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call
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Public Defender 208-255-7889
Fax: 208-255-7559 123 S. First Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864 Public Defenders: Janet K. Whitney, the appointed Public Defender; Susie D. Jensen, Chief Deputy Public Defender; Luke A. Hagelberg, Deputy Public Defender; Catherine E. Enright, Deputy Public Defender; Brennan S. Ward, Deputy Public Defender
Coroner
208-263-6714, Ext. 2101 Robert Beers (2018) 127 S. First Ave., Suite 1, Sandpoint
ID 83864 Salary: $40,000 The office of county coroner investigates questionable causes of death to assure that the medical certification and cause of death are properly completed.
First District Court 208-265-1432
215 S. First Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864 Bonner County is included in the first of seven district courts in the state. Elected every four years, a district court judge can Buchanan hear all cases and proceedings including criminal cases, appeals from the Magistrate’s Division, and contract-related cases. District Court Judge: Barbara Buchanan
Pend Oreille PUD, proudly serving you since 1936.
Magistrate Court 208-265-1446
The Magistrate’s Division of the District Court was created to handle cases then handled by probate, justice and police courts, which were abolished by the state legislature in 1969. This reorganization created one system court of judicial administration in the state of Idaho. The Magistrate’s Division handles misdemeanor criminal cases, divorce, estate, child protection and adoption cases, as well as cases involving less that $10,000, small claims, traffic infractions, and preliminary hearings on felony cases. Magistrate Judges: Debra Heise, Lori Meulenberg
Justice Services 208-263-1602
4002 Samuelson Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864 The office is responsible for youths who are going through the court system, juvenile detention and juvenile probation. Justice services also provides adult misdemeanor probation services. Director: Ron Stultz Probation Manager: Dion Heller Detention Manager: Will Hunter
Planning Department 208-265-1458
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Fax: 208-265-1463 Website: www.bonnercounty.us/ planning Email: planning@bonnercountyid. us Commission members: Suzanne Glasoe, Sheryl Reeve, Taylor Bradish, Brian B. Bailey, Donald Davis, Kris Sabo, Trevor Kempton Public hearings change, but are generally held on the first Thursday of each month commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Bon-
ner County Administrative Building, located at 1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint. Commissioner wages: 0 Any communications addressed to the planning commission may be forwarded to the Bonner County Planning Department at 1500 Highway 2, Suite 208, Sandpoint, ID 83864-1300. The seven-member commission reviews land use proposals in unincorporated Bonner County. The commission makes decisions to either approve or deny conditional use permit and variance applications, and makes recommendations to the Bonner County commissioners to either approve or deny proposed subdivision and zone change applications, and proposed ordinances relating to Bonner County Revised Code, Title 12.
Solid Waste 208-255-5681
Director: Bob Howard 1500 Highway 2, Suite 101, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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James Shannon, Manager 1500 Highway 2, Suite 101, Sandpoint ID 83864 Waterways Advisory Board: Chairman Terry Jensen, Lieutenant Ed Jochum, Ray Pipella, Keith Sheckler, Jim Thorpe, Doug Cossette, Molly McCahon
Road and Bridge 208-255-5681
Director: Steve Klatt 1500 Highway 2, Suite 101, Sandpoint ID 83864
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Lakes Commission 1224 Washington Ave., Suite 101, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Lakes Commission was created by legislation in 2003 as an advisory board to the governor on any issue relating to water quality and/ or water quantity in the Pend Oreille Basin (which includes the entire Priest drainage) is of concern to the commission. Meets quarterly, with meetings announced on its website: lakes-commission.com Board of Directors: Ford Elsaesser, Marc Brinkmeyer, Linda Mitchell, Craig Hill, Brent Baker, Darrell Early, Kate Wilson
Email: bob.howard@bonnercountyid.gov Chief Deputy: Pam Finley Email: pam.finley@bonnercountyid. gov • 911 Communication Center 4001 N. Boyer Ave., Building No. 3, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Emergencies: 911 Non-emergency: 208-265-5525 Fax: 208-265-5490 • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 521 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864 208-255-2194 Fax: 208-263-0349 Chief: Robert Bussey E-mail: rbussey@bonnercountyid. gov Administrative Financial Assistant: Sarah Nixon E-mail: snixon@bonnercountyid. gov
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Fax: 208-263-6191 4205 N. Boyer Ave., at the fairgrounds, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Email: bonner@uidaho.edu Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1-4:30 p.m. Closed official holidays. 4-H Program Coordinator: Suzanne Sawyer Administration Assistant: Patti Speelmon Extension Educator: Jennifer Jensen
Fax: 208-265-2214 4203 N. Boyer Road, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Website: www.bonnercountyfair. com Email: bonnercountyfair@intermaxnetworks.com The fair board meets the third Monday of each month at the fairgrounds office at 6 p.m., excluding January. Fair board: Tim Cary, Gail Curless, Larry Enright, MonicaGunter, Elaine Linscott, Sharon Dalton, Marj Tilley Junior Advisory Board meets Mondays at 5 p.m. during the months of February, April, May, June, July, August and October. Champions Challenge Vs. Tour Bull Riding: June 18 and Aug. 12, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Rodeo: Aug. 3-4, 2018, 7 p.m. Fair and Carnival: Aug. 8-11, 2016 Market Livestock Sale Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 A campground with 33 RV campsites, pavilion and restrooms with
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Emergency Management
Manages natural and manmade disaster response. Also administers the BONFIRE wild land/urban interface fire program. • Bonner County Emergency Management 208-265-8867 Fax: 844-965-9700 Director: Bob Howard
showers is available. Cost is $25 per night.
West Bonner Groomer Association & Committee 509-981-1670
Appointed by the county commissioners, the board oversees state funding and operation of Idaho Parks and Recreation groomers in the Priest Lake area. The association also provides and coordinates hundreds of hours of volunteer work and other work and funding sources for the snowmobile trail system. Committee Members: Russ Brown, Mike Courteau, Carol Bailey, Bob Ekler, Bob Faulkner, Craig Hill, Jim Peirone, Jim McReynolds, Mike Budig, Rick Ruffle, Dave Spencer, Bill Papesh Advisory Committee: Mick Shanilec,
Mike Sudnikovich, Jeff Connolly, James Shannon, Nate Sparks, Adam Brown, Lonnie Johnson Committee meets September through April on the first and third Fridays at 9 a.m. at the Coolin Groomer Facility.
Cities City of Priest River 208-448-2123
P.O. Box 415, 552 High St., Priest River, ID 83856. City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Water and sewer are payable on the 15th of each month. Martin Mayor: Jim Martin (2021)
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2018 GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT IN PEND OREILLE AND WEST BONNER COUNTIES Mayor stipend: $800 per month Council: Doug Wagner (2019), Greg Edwards (2019), Candy Turner (2021), Gary Stewart (2021) Council members’ stipend: $400 per month Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall. City Clerk / Treasurer: Laurel Thomas Deputy City Clerk: Arletta Hogan Building and Zoning Assistant: Lynda Ayers Animal Control: Cindy Bulling Public Works Supervisor: Tyler Smith Fire Chief: Les Kokanos Police Chief: Drew McLain City Attorney: Valerie Fenton, Criminal; Elsaesser Anderson Chtd, Civil The city also has a Historic Preservation Commission and a Parks Commission.
City of Oldtown 208-437-3833
215 N. Washington Ave., Oldtown, ID 83822 City hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-5 p.m. Also serves as the office of the West Bonner Water Orr and Sewer District. Mayor: Lonnie L. Orr (2020) Mayor stipend: $200 per month Council: Anna Burns (2018), Gene Scott (2020), Susan Jones (2020), Bobby Jones (2020) Council members stipend: $150 per month Council meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. City Clerk: Alicia Ehrmantrout Public Works: Kevin Wylie
Pend Oreille County Auditor’s Office
Important Information & Phone Numbers Main Number: 509-447-3185 • Election: 509-447-6472 Recording (Property Documents) and Marriage Licenses: 509-447-6473 DOL: Vehicle and Vessel Licensing 509-447-6489 Save a trip! For vehicle and vessel licensing renew online www.dol.wa.gov Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm (Open during lunch) www.pendoreilleco.org
Deputy Clerk: Chandra Griesemer
Libraries West Bonner Library District 208-448-2207
118 Main St., Priest River, ID 3856 Website: westbonner. lili.org E-mail: library@westbonnerlibrary.org Director: Katie Crill • Priest River Branch Hours are Monday, Crill Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Blanchard Library 412 Railroad Ave., P.O. Box 27, Blanchard, ID 83804 Hours are Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Library Board: Chairman Carl Wright, treasurer Jean Elsaesser, Julie Fheure, Cindy Endahl and Doug Wagner Board meets second Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. The Friends of the West Bonner Library District meets the second Tuesday of the month at noon at the Priest River Library.
Priest Lake Library 208-443-2454
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28769 Highway 57 Priest Lake, ID 83856 Located on Highway 57 north of Luby Bay turnoff. Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Library Director: Beverly Richmond Board of Trustees: Chairwoman Debbi Sudnikovich, Vice Chairwoman
Cathe Rosenberg, Lori McReynolds, Rosemary Yocum and Nancy Bushman Board meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. at the library.
Schools West Bonner School District No. 83 208-448-4439
Fax: 208-448-4629 134 S. Main St., Priest River, ID 83856 Superintendent: Paul Anselmo Salary: $93,520 Business Manager / Clerk of the Board: JenAnselmo nifer Phillips Trustees: Zone 1 Margaret Hall (2019), Zone 2 Drew McLain (2021), Zone 3 Bruce Hollett (2019), Zone 4 Sandy Brower (2021), Zone 5 Samuel Hall (2019) Trustee stipend: 0 The board of trustees meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at various locations in the district. • School Bus Transportation Director: Joe Kaveshan Bus shop/dispatcher: 208-448-2451 School closure info: 208-448-1874 • Priest River Lamanna Senior High School Grades nine through 12 208-448-1211 Fax: 208-448-1212 596 Highway 57, Priest River, ID 83856 Principal: Joseph A. Kren • Priest River Junior High School Grades seven and eight 208-448-1118 Fax: 208-448-1119 5709 Highway 2, ID 83856 Principal: Leoni Johnson • Priest River Elementary School
2018 GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT IN PEND OREILLE AND WEST BONNER COUNTIES Kindergarten through sixth grade 208-448-1181 Fax: 208-448-1328 231 Harriet, Priest River, ID 83856 Principal: Connie Kimble • Idaho Hill Elementary School Kindergarten through sixth grade 208-437-4227 Fax: 208-437-2290 402 E. Third St., Oldtown, ID 83822 Principal: Susie Luckey • Priest Lake Elementary School Kindergarten through sixth grade 208-443-2555 Fax: 208-443-3845 27732 Highway 57, Priest Lake, ID 83856 Principal: Paul Anselmo • PREP Alternative High School 208-448-1405 Fax: 208-448-0630 5709 Highway 2, Priest River, ID 83856 Principal: Leoni Johnson
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Districts West Bonner Cemetery Maintenance District 208-448-2525
327 Third St., Priest River, ID 83856 Operates Evergreen Cemetery in Priest River. Commissioners: Bill Westover, Tom Holman, Larry Rosenberger Commissioners stipend: 0 Attorney: Fonda Jovick Superintendent: Vacant Secretary: Linda Beckedahl
Coolin Sewer District
208-443-2034 or 208-290-3318 P.O. Box 86, Coolin, ID 83821 Provides sewer services in a por-
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tion of the Coolin and Cavanaugh Bay areas. Board meets first Tuesday at 8 a.m. at the district office on Eastside Road. Board: Chairman Chris Warren, Vice Chairman Stuart Wagner, Gordon Cook, Gene Nett, Tom Nicholson Board members’ stipend: 0 Secretary: Mary Meek Maintenance: Chris Morris 208443-2034
Kalispell Bay Sewer District 208-443-2338
P.O. Box 517, Nordman, ID 83848 Kalispell Bay Road, from Indian Rock up to Hill’s Resort, plus a portion of the Luby Bay Road at Priest Lake. Board meets at Kalispell Bay Sewer District Office at 9 a.m. November
through March, and at 7:30 a.m. April through October. Board: Chairman Russ Coykendall, Gary Rudie, Gil Tumey, Dave Comboy, Tim Ventress Board members’ stipend: $100 per meeting Secretary: Debra Nolen Maintenance: Kyle Holman
Granite-Reeder Water & Sewer District 208-443-2173
P.O. Box 456, Nordman, ID 83848 Board meets first Wednesday of the month, usually at 3 p.m. at the sewer district office at 3973 Reeder Bay Road. Board members: Chairman Vince Aguirre, Don Pratt, Ken Hagman, Dave Current, Jim Peirone
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Outlet Bay Sewer District 208-443-3831
149 Outlet Bay Road, Priest Lake, ID 83856 Provides sewer services in portions of the Outlet Bay and Lamb Creek areas. Office hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9-11 a.m. Board meets the third Thursday of the month, call for time. Board members: Chairman Jim Hoagland, Lana Feldman, James Phelps, Greg Bradbury, Tom Bell Field Manager: Fritz Broschet 208290-1520 Office Manager: Kari Davis
Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District 208-263-5310, ext. 100
E-mail: Linda.ohare@id.nacdnet.net USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 1224 Washington, Suite 101, Sandpoint, ID 83864 District Administrator: Amanda Abajian E-mail: Amanda.Abajian@ id.nacdnet.net Provides natural resource conservation planning and technical assistance to protect soil, water, forest management and wildlife habitat for private landowners.
Laclede Water District 208-255-4068
P.O. Box 222, Laclede, ID 83841 Operates water system in Laclede area. Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Laclede Community Hall. Board: Treasurer Roland Harter,
Secretary Chris Giese, Gene Courtney, Justin Roberts Board members’ stipend: $50 per month Secretary: Chris Giese Bookkeeper: Katy Hefley Operations: Water Systems Management
West Bonner Water & Sewer District 208-437-3833
Oldtown City Hall, 215 N. Washington Ave., Oldtown, ID 83822 Provides water and sewer services in the Oldtown and Idaho Hill areas. Board meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. Board: Chairman Lonnie Orr, Vice Chairman Bob Sedlacek, Carl Kloepfer, Jan Edgar, Randy Edgar Board members’ stipend: $90 per month for the chairman, $85 vice chairman, and $80 members
Economic Development Panhandle Area Council 208-772-0584
Fax: 208-620-2313 11100 N. Airport Drive, Hayden, ID 83835 www.pacni.org PAC is a designated Economic Development District. Members of the council are elected officials from north Idaho cities and counties, as well as the Coeur d’Alene and Kootenai Indian Tribes. Serves the five northernmost counties of Idaho. Owns a small business incubator; provides loans for development of small and large businesses; offering counseling for businesses; provides economic development planning,
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Priest River Development Corporation 208-448-1312
Fax: 208-448-2905 P.O. Box 400, Priest River, ID 83856 E-mail: AmyPRDC@Gmail.com Website: www.PriestRiverEDC.com Office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The PRDC is a non-profit corporation that seeks to stimulate economic growth in Priest River and the surrounding area. The PRDC operates the Priest River Industrial Park. President: Doug Cash
Fire emergencies: 911 208-448-2035 208-448-2865 208-290-5732
Fax: 208-448-2600 Serves 110 square miles in rural areas surrounding Priest River and within city limits. Fire Chief: Les Kokanos Salary: $20,000 per year Commissioners: Larry Larsen, Terry Watts, Bob Hatfield Commissioners’ stipend: $150 per month. Commissioners meet first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the fire hall at 61 Airfield Way, Priest River.
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Coolin-Cavanaugh Bay Fire District
Spirit Lake Fire Protection District
171 Cavanaugh Bay Road, P.O. Box 6, Coolin, ID 83821 Serves east side of Priest Lake with fire station at Coolin. Commissioners: Cindy Berge, Dallas Gray, Don Cordes Commissioners’ stipend: 0 The commissioners meet quarterly, usually the second month of the quarter. Volunteers train twice a month. Manager: Pat Wagner Fire Chief: Peggy Smith Salary: $12,000 per year
Fax: 208-623-2305 32168 N. Sixth Ave., P.O. Box 116, Spirit Lake ID 83869 www.spiritlakefire.com E-mail: chief@spiritlakefire.com Serving the areas of Blanchard, Spirit Valley, Hoodoo Valley and Spirit Lake Fire Chief: John DeBernardi Salary: $74,263 Commissioners (4-year term): District 1 Dave Esterly (2019), District 2 Mark Miller (2021), District 3 Mike Sexsmith (2019)
Emergencies: 911 208-443-3118
Emergencies: 911 208-623-5800
Commissioner stipend: $60 per meeting Commissioners meet second and third Wednesdays of the month at 9 a.m. at Spirit Lake Fire Protection District Station No. 1 on Sixth Avenue.
West Bonner Fire District Emergencies: 911
Idaho Hill served by Newport Fire Department Commissioners: Lavona Bauerrichter, Randy Edgar, Karleen Lee Commissioner stipend: 0 Holds annual budget hearing at Oldtown City Hall in August.
North of the Narrows Fire District Emergencies, 911 208-443-2979
P.O. Box 450, Nordman, ID 83848 Covers the west side of Priest Lake, from Kokanee Trailer Park to Distillery Bay, with fire stations at Kalispell Bay, Nordman and Highway 57 Lamb Creek. Fire Chief: Tim Ventress 509-993-
14374 East Shore Road, Coolin, ID 83821 Serves most of the 10 miles along Priest Lake East Shore Road from Bear Creek to Sandpiper Shores. Fire Chief: Dean Fiedler Salary: 0 Commissioners: Chairman Dean Fiedler, Michael Fancher, Secretary/ Treasurer Barbara Stoyanac Commissioner stipend: $50 per meeting Meets quarterly on the second Thursday in January, April, July and October at 2 p.m. at the fire station with budget hearing in August.
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West Priest Lake Fire District 208-443-2889
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Federal President Donald J. Trump (R) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington D.C. 20500 Phone: Comments 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Senator Patty Murray (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: 10 North Post Street Spokane WA 00201 Phone: (509) 624-9561 Senator Maria Cantwell (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: W. 910 Riverside, No. 697 Spokane WA 99201 Phone: (509) 353-2547 Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) 1708 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Colville Office: 555 South Main Colville WA 99114 Phone: (509) 684-3481 Washington Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 During session, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Legislative homepage: www.leg.wa.gov
State Governor Jay Inslee (D) Office of the Governor PO Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 360-902-4111 Relay operators for the deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov Legislative District 7 - Position 1 Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber (R) 411 John L. O’Brian building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7908 Email: Jacquelin.Maycumber@leg. wa.gov No home office yet Legislative District 7 - Position 2 Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7988 Email: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Local Address (March-December) 20 North Main St. PO Box 1 Omak, WA 98441 Phone: (509) 826-7203 State Senator - Legislative District 7 Shelly Short 409 Legislative Building PO Box 40407 Olympia WA 98504 Phone: (360) 786-7612 Email: shelly.short@leg.wa.gov
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Federal President Donald J. Trump (R) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 www.WhiteHouse.gov/Contact
State Governor Butch Otter (R) PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0034 208-334-2100 Website: www.gov.idaho.gov Email: Governor@gov.idaho.gov
Sen. Mike Crapo (R) 239 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-6142 Website: www.crapo.senate.gov Local: 610 Hubbard St., Suite 209 Coeur d’Alene ID 83814 208-664-5490
Legislative Dist. 1 Sen. Shawn Keough (R) PO Box 101 Sandpoint, ID 83864 208-263-1839 Website: www.ShawnKeough.com
Sen. Jim Risch (R) United States Senate 483 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-2752 Website: www.risch.senate.gov Local: 610 Hubbard St., Suite 213 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208-667-6130 Congressman Raul Labrador (R) United States Senate 1523 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 202-225-6611 Website: www.labrador.house.gov Local: 1250 Ironwood Drive Suite 243 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208-667-0127
Rep. Heather Scott (R) 27091 Highway 41 Blanchard, ID 83804 208-920-3120 Email: heatherscott4northidaho@ gmail.com Rep. Sage Dixon (R) P.O. Box 52 Ponderay, ID 83852 208-265-2547 Website: www.SageDixon.com Legislature Toll Free During session 800-626-0471 www.legislature.idaho.gov
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unable to sign the declaration, make a mark in front of two witnesses and have them sign in the designated spaces. Ballot Processing and Secrecy It is essential to the integrity of an election that ballot processing be accurate and transparent, while maintaining your right to a secret ballot. After you return your voted ballot, your county elections department follows this ballot counting process: 1. Your signature on the outer return envelope is checked against the signature on file in your voter registration record to make sure they match. 2. You are credited for voting in that election. This ensures that only one ballot from each voter is counted. 3. The outer return envelope, which identifies you, is then separated from the inner security envelope, which contains your voted ballot. Your ballot cannot be traced back to you, ensuring the secrecy of your vote. 4. All ballots are inspected to make sure the tabulating machine will be able to read all votes. Tabulation equipment is tested before every election to make sure it is working accurately. The above steps continue with all ballots until the election is certified. Elections are certified 14 days after Primaries and Special Elections, and 21 days after General Elections. Preliminary election results are released on election night after 8 p.m. and are updated as additional ballots are counted. You are welcome to observe ballot processing. Contact your county elections department to arrange a time. General Election, regardless of their party preference. Washington voters do not declare party affiliation as part of voter registration.
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