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Case closed Nielson looks back on legal career

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – “I’ll finish up where I started,” retiring Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson said before driving away from Pend Oreille County after his last court day there Thursday.

He had one more court day in Republic in Ferry County before winding up his career as a circuit riding judge, handling cases in Pend Oreille, Stevens and Ferry counties.

Attorneys and staff gave Nielson a heartfelt standing ovation as he left the criminal bench for the last time.

Of course he had to put up with an assortment of pictures scattered around chambers that made reference to his high school mascot, the Beet Diggers.

Nielson was raised in southern Utah, and allowed he had dug beets as a high school student.

He went to undergraduate school at the University of Utah, graduating in 1973 with a degree in economics.

“That didn’t prove to be marketable,” he says dryly.

So he found himself heading to Gonzaga Law School, graduating in 1979.

From there he made his way to Republic, where he worked for private attorney Dick Perry.

“In those days, small town lawyers would be aligned politically,” Nielson says. Perry was no exception; he was an old fashioned New Deal Democrat,

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LEFT: Judge Allen Nielson in his chambers in Pend Oreille County Superior Court. Neilson retired last week after 13 years as a judge.

TOP: Judge Neilson gets ready to drive away from Pend Oreille County his last time as a judge. Nielson said the long drives between the three counties gave him time to think.

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Road levy shift leaves little financial wiggle room for county

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – With the New Year here, the Pend Oreille County Commissioners have put the finishing touches on the 2017 county budget, which totals just more than $31,951,034. The commissioners approved a $150,000 road levy shift, which will allow some of the levy capacity of the County Road Fund to be shifted to increase the Current Expense Fund. In the past, as much as $400,000 in taxing authority has been shifted to the Pend

Oreille County general expense fund. For the last two years no road levy shift was needed.

Commissioners also approved a 1 percent cost of living increase for non-union represented employees, including elected officials, except for the county commissioners. The Salary Commission, made up of 10 citizens from Pend Oreille County, is in charge of approving whether or not county commissioners will receive an increase and voted not to approve one for the 2017 budget.

See Budget, 2A

WDFW seeks Pend Oreille County Master Hunters

Department extends deadline to apply for advisory group OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has extended the deadline to apply for membership on the department’s Master Hunter Advisory Group through Jan. 13.

Dave Whipple, WDFW hunter education division manager, encourages certified master hunters in Washington – especially those in Regions 1 and 3 on the east side of the state – to apply for six positions on Master Hunter Advisory Group coming open next year. Pend Oreille County is in Region 1.

The initial application period ended Dec. 15.

“We have received a number of applications from western Washington, but there were few east side applicants,” Whipple said. “The advisory group is designed to represent master hunters statewide.”

The 15-member volunteer group advises WDFW on issues and opportunities affecting master hunters and the Master Hunter Permit

Program. Five newly appointed members will serve three-year terms, and one will serve a one-year term. All appointees must retain their certification status during their entire term.

The group’s bylaws state that at least two advisory group members should reside within each of the six WDFW administrative regions.

Applicants for membership on the advisory group are asked to explain 1) why they want to be a Master Hunter Advisory Group member, 2) what qualifies them to be a member, and 3) how they can help achieve the group’s goals.

Letters of interest must include contact information (phone numbers, email address, mailing address, county of residence) and include permission for WDFW to conduct a criminal background check, at no cost to them. The letters should be sent to Tracy Loveless at Tracy.

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B r i e f ly The more donors at blood drive, the more benefit to Stratton Elementary NEWPORT – A blood drive will take place at Stratton Elementary in Newport, Friday, Jan. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If 30 donors give, the school could qualify for a $1,500 grant for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs from the Blood Center Foundation.

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Put Polar Plunge on the calendar

PRIEST RIVER – The annual Priest River Panthers Polar Plunge will take place Saturday, Feb. 18, from noon to 5 p.m. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Special Olympics team, the Panthers, and features a live auction and chili cook-off.

The plunge happens at Bonner Park West at noon, and then participants go to Priest River Lamanna High School for food.

For more information on donations for the live auction or chili cook-off, call 208-290-3783.

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Commissioners Kiss and Skoog sworn in for second terms NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Commissioners Steve Kiss and Karen Skoog were sworn in to serve their second terms in office on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Kiss represents Pend Oreille County District 3 and Skoog represents Pend Oreille County District 1. Skoog is the chairwoman of the Pend Oreille County Commissioners and Kiss is the vice-chairman. Each is serving a four-year term.

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as were most of the leaders in the rural counties in the early 1980s.

“That changed,” Nielson says.

Now the Republican Party has a lock on most rural county government and attorneys aren’t as involved politically as they were when he started.

Within a few years Nielson found himself running for Ferry County Prosecutor as a Democrat. He won that election and two more, serving as prosecutor for 15 years.

In 2003, when Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Larry Kristiansen retired, Nielson and another attorney, Pat Monasmith, put their names up for consideration for appointment to the bench.

“He and I were among the eight or nine people who applied for Judge Kristiansen’s slot,” Monasmith said. He said they agreed not to run against each other if the other were appointed.

Monasmith and Nielson were the top two candidates of the eight or nine considered and Democratic Gov. Gary Locke appointed Nielson.

Nielson remembers when Locke came to Newport when Nielson was sworn in. Locke was a career politician who was keenly aware of the visuals.

“We were standing there getting ready for a photograph and he reached over and adjusted my tie,” Nielson said. “I guess he didn‘t want to be seen standing next to a bozo.”

Nielson stood for election three times, never facing an opponent.

Monasmith was appointed a few years later by Gov. Chris Gregoire.

He said he and Nielson work well together.

Monasmith’s experience with civil law and Nielson’s experience as a prosecutor complement each other, he says.

Nielson was good to work with, Monasmith said.

“He’s got a delightful sense of humor,” Monasmith said. “He’s a hard worker and a wonderful partner.”

Over the years, Nielson has handled some high profile cases, like the 2013 case of the two Colville fifth grade boys who brought a loaded gun to school, along with a written plan to kill a female classmate.

Nielson sentenced the boys to 176 weeks to 220 weeks in a juvenile facility.

But remarkably, he found the boy most culpable in the conspiracy to kill the girl and the intended female victim in front of him again.

The families of the boy and girl wanted them to be able to go to school together, although there was a no contact order in effect.

“They had worked out a plan,” Nielson said. “It was impressive.

They had identified a common purpose. They both wanted to go on with their lives.”

He said the young man had grown up and was sincere in regretting what he had done.

Nielson said the most challenging cases were the family law cases, the dependency cases in which a judge has to rule on whether children stay with parents or not.

“They’re always difficult,” he said. “All judges have to struggle with these cases.”

He has seen his share of quirky cases.

He remembers the case of the feud between the mayor and town council of Marcus, a little town in Stevens County, north of Kettle Falls.

“There was a recall against the mayor,” Nielson says.

Everybody was representing themselves, with no attorneys.

They had 23 charges accompanied with hundreds of pages of documents.

Nielson dismissed all but one.

The case was automatically appealed to the state Supreme Court, where they upheld his decision to dismiss the charges and in fact dismissed the remaining charge.

“It felt good that the Supreme Court came to the same conclusion as I did,” he said, that the charges were without merit.

Nielson said one of the more memorable cases he was involved with happened when he was a Ferry County prosecutor.

It involved a pair of brothers.

“Every time they would get out of prison, they would have this big gun battle,” Nielson says. One of the brothers was in court serving as his own attorney after one of these gun battles when the decision went against him.

“He went berserk,” Nielson remembers, and he was a big guy.

The jury fled.

A sheriff’s deputy heard the commotion and rushed into the courtroom, grabbing the defendant and threw him on his back, bringing the whole thing to an end.

“Nobody knew, but the deputy had been a state wrestling champion,” Nielson says. “We were glad he was.”

Nielson has seen quite a change in drug laws in his time as a prosecutor and later as a judge. He says in the three counties, about half the crime is drug related.

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It used to be alcohol and marijuana in the 1980s, he says.

Then it moved to methamphetamine and now heroin.

Nielson says he may be behind the times with marijuana, but after all the time he spent prosecuting and later sending people to prison for marijuana crimes, he doesn’t think legalization is a good thing.

“I’m skeptical about marijuana,” he says.

He notes it is far more potent than in the past.

He said that he has seen where it can affect parenting. “Too much of anything can cause child neglect,” he says.

Still, he wouldn’t call prohibition a success, either.

“I’ve seen the whole marijuana crusade,” he said. “It has not been successful.”

Nielson said he considered retiring earlier.

“I thought about retiring about a year and a half ago,” Nielson said. “But I wasn’t ready.”

He says he’s ready now. He has three grandchildren at home in Colville that he and his wife, Kathryn, plan to spend time with.

“I’ve come to conclude that it’s good to have grandchildren around,” he says.

His brother isn’t so lucky, as his grandchildren don’t live nearby.

Nielson said moving from Spokane to Republic was a bit of a shock, one that was sort of repeated in reverse when he moved to Colville a few years ago.

He jokes he had to get used to the two traffic lights.

One part of the job that was unusual was the amount of travel required to hear cases in the three counties. He has hit a couple deer and a moose on the drive, but hasn’t had a seri-

ous wreck. He says he actually enjoys the time driving, using it to think about the cases.

Nielson says he will miss the staff in Pend Oreille County.

Nielson, a long-time Democrat, and bailiff Rich Jennings, a conservative, talk politics all the

‘I thought about retiring about a year and a half ago, But I wasn’t ready.’

Allen Nielson

Retired Superior Court Judge

time, Neilson says. They don’t agree on much, but when the discussion is over, it’s over, with no hard feelings. Neilson says he appreciates that.

Nielson was going to serve as Stevens County court commissioner. He really wanted to be through with judging, but he was asked and agreed to do it. But it turns out judges have to spend time off the bench before they can accept a position like that, so he won’t be serving as court commissioner.

Nielson is known for his rich, sonorous voice and the encouraging lectures he gives drug defendants. Nielson says he doesn’t know if the lectures help much but he usually points out that young people with a support system can and do change.

“People usually change for other reasons,” he says.

But if his encouragement contributes to one person changing, every lecture was worth it.

As for his distinctive voice, Nielson says he’s often asked if he has worked in radio.

The answer is no, he says, but he and his brother sound alike.

“It’s pure south Utah hick,” he jokes.

WDFW: Current members to interview candidates From Page 1A

Loveless@dfw.wa.gov or to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Program, Master Hunter Section, Attn: Tracy Loveless, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091.

Interested master hunters are advised to thoroughly review the Master Hunter Permit Program webpage at www.wdfw.wa.gov/ hunting/masterhunter/.

The application process is open to all certified master hunters in good standing.

After letters of interest are reviewed, candidates may be contacted and interviewed by current members of the advisory group.

The Master Hunter Advisory Group meets at least four times per year, usually in Ellensburg. Members serve as volunteers and do not receive direct compensation, but mileage reimbursement is provided by WDFW to attend meetings. Members can expect to donate 75 to 100 hours of their time annually.

Budget: Skoog says it took cooperation to balance budget From Page 1A

Commissioners are still in negotiations with union heads concerning employee contracts for the courthouse, Hall of Justice, dispatch, prosecuting, IT department, corrections and counseling.

While the road levy shift does bolster the general expense fund, it doesn’t mean the county has extra cash to spend, according to Jill Shacklett, Pend Oreille County Data Processing Coordinator.

“They (commissioners

and department heads) definitely need to stick close to the budget,” Shacklett says. “They need to find areas where they can make cuts and not spend any money beyond the basic essentials.”

County commission chairwoman Karen Skoog says it took some cooperation to make the budget work.

“We have a dedicated team between the auditor’s office, the commissioners and the rest of the county in coming together and working out the numbers,” says

Skoog.

Funding for major projects for building and maintenance in 2017 have been cut, with funds budgeted to complete already started projects like the jail renovation and residing the county shop building. About $5,000 to $6,000 has already been budgeted to complete those projects.

The public should expect to see no new hires in the New Year, after the county has steadily added employees in various departments over the last three years.

In 2015, the total number

of county employees was 160.25, while in 2016 there are 162.55, including the road department.

According to Shacklett there were 93.4 full time current expense employees in 2015, which dropped slightly to 91.2 FTEs in 2016, although the county is budgeting for 93.4 FTE employees.

“Any where they can find to save money would be a good idea,” says Shacklett, adding that the road levy shift money used to bolster current expense in 2017 will not be there in 2018. “It will be challenging, but that

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Former Cusick resident to turn 100 Jan. 30

Library elects officers, approves budget NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Library District Board of Trustees elected officers at their Nov. 17 meeting. Katherine Schutte was elected chairwoman, Diane Stone elected vice chairwoman, and Steve Dawson, secretary.

Trustees also adopted their 2017 budget. The library district anticipates $562,950 in revenues, including $528,500 in property taxes. The library district is budgeted to receive $10,000 in private harvest timber tax money, $8,700 in Federal Communication Commission ERate funding, $7,000 from photocopies and faxes, $4,000 in fines, $2,000 in donations and $1,400 in investment interest.

The library district plans to spend $610,450 in 2017. Of that $194,228 is for administration, which includes $87,168 in salaries and wages, $32,410 in benefits and $51,600 in professional services.

The library district budgeted $178,922 for wages and salaries for nonadministration employees.

The library district will have 17 employees when the new director arrives in January. Most library workers work part time.

There are the equivalent of 7.83 full time workers.

Library district trustees maintain a three-month operating reserve of $151,110, a legal contingency fund of $15,000 and a capital reserve of $50,000. In addition to these reserves, the board has $144,244 in reserve.

The board plans to end the year with an ending balance of $644,094.

The board generally meets the fourth Thursday of the month in Newport.

They encourage member of the public to attend.

Two meetings per year are scheduled for two of the three northern branches to encourage north county residents to participate.

The annual board retreat is tentatively scheduled for Friday, Feb. 3 at the Calispel Valley Library.

The purpose of the retreat is for training, a review of the prior year and discuss goal progress, and to set goals for the current year.

The board encourages any community resident with suggestions they wish considered to submit them in writing to the board via email at pocldbot@pocld. org.

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Astronaut visits Priest River Elementary NASA Astronaut John Phillips uses a globe to explain to students of Chris Naccarato’s Priest River Elementary School class his experiences working on the International Space station.

Phillips visited the class Dec. 15 as part of the NACA program – the National Astronauts in the Classroom Association. Naccarato has diligently brought over 20 astronauts and one cosmonaut to his classroom during his 25 years of teaching.

Shopko grant benefits snack bags NEWPORT – Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation received a $500 grant from the Shopko Foundation Community Charitable Grant Program. Grant funds were received in support of NHHS Foundation’s Healthy Kids Snack Bag Program.

This grant program was established to support charitable non-profit organizations through limited funding of local programs and events in Shopko Communities, according to Elizabeth Madigan, Shopko Foundation Grant Coordinator. Jenny Smith, NHHS Foundation Director, and Lori Stratton, Foundation Assistant, accepted the check on behalf of the Healthy Kids Snack Bag Program.

NHHS Foundation provides 200 weekly snack bags to children from Priest River, Newport, Cusick, Priest Lake and Oldtown. Children receive three healthy snacks a day for seven days each week. Each bag contains seven wholegrain snacks, seven sticks of string cheese, seven whole fresh fruits, and seven containers of 100 percent fruit juice.

Children are selected for the program by teachers and school counselors for a variety of reasons.

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

Stratton administers the program and the recent expansion to more

‘Horse Tribe’ tells Nez Perce story SANDPOINT – Two free screenings of the film “Horse Tribe” will take place on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Rude Girls Room of the Library’s Sandpoint Branch, 1407 Cedar St., in Sandpoint. Light refreshments will also be served.

“Horse Tribe” tells the story of the horsemanship and selective breeding techniques that made Idaho’s Nez Perce Tribe one of the greatest horse tribes in America.

This story of the Nez Perce people’s love for the horse is the featured film in the Jan. 14 offering of the free Native Heritage Film Series sponsored by The Idaho Mythweaver, in partnership with the East Bonner County Library District and Vision Maker Media. “Horse Tribe” is a documentary film that tells the story of how the Nez Perce brought the horse back to their land and lives, especially to help tribal youth.

“Horse Tribe” is a story of vision and grit, of personal and tribal conflict, as well as one of hope and heartbreak, says Jane Fritz of the Mythweaver. One of the cinematographers of the film is Sandpoint’s own Erik See Horse Tribe, 5A

schools. Pend Oreille River School, Pend Oreille River Satellite Skills Center, and Pend Oreille Valley Adventist School have recently been added to the list of snack recipients.

“Without the generous donations from our community and grant agencies like the Shopko Foundation, this pro-

According to Stratton, the outpouring of support from the community is building a sustainable program to help area children for years to come.

For more information on the NHHS Foundation or Healthy Kids Snack Bags, visit www.NewportHospitalAndHealth. org.

CUSICK - Emma Andrews, who lived at Holiday Shores in Cusick for more than 20 years will be 100-years-old on Friday, Jan. 30. She was the wife of late Donald Andrews and the mother of Albert Bekemeyer, who were residents of Cusick and Reardon.

Andrew’s family says she is doing very well currently living in Pennsylvania, but has missed the people of Pend Oreille County and living by the Pend Oreille River.

One of her biggest joys is receiving mail from friends. Andrew’s family would love to have her friends and acquaintances send congratulations to her. Cards and letters can be sent to Emma

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Emman Adrews, a former Cusick resident, will turn 100 Jan. 30.

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here are certain years and events in our collective history that stand out in a personal manner. We all remember where we were on Sept. 11, 2001. The older generations remember with vivid recollection when John F. Kennedy was assassinated. The eruption of Mt. St. Helens is as vivid a memory as any for us who lived in the Northwest in 1980.

The year 1969 was the worst winter on the books, according to those who were around for it. And of course, 2016 will be one of those collective memories that we all can pin personal anecdotes to.

“Where were you when Donald Trump was elected president,” our children and grandchildren will ask. We can recall how the media and the pundits got it all wrong, how never before had someone with zero political experience been elected to the highest office in the land. And hopefully we can recall how after surviving that stunning year of 2016, we were rewarded with a true shakeup of the political establishment that proved a benefit for us all.

We can hopefully recall how Congress and the White House worked together to solve our societal ailments; explain how after all the divisiveness and contempt of 2016 we were able to come together as a country and lift each other up.

Let’s make 2016 a rebuilding year, and 2017 and beyond the years we take the championship.

There is a lot of unknowns presently. Will health care go through another overhaul, and will it benefit or hinder those in our communities? The world stage gets more unsteady by the day, as even our decades-old relationship with Israel is on the rocks, and we’re becoming friendly with Russia.

At the local level, there are lots of unknowns on the horizon. Will Hi Test Sand actually build a $300 million smelter in Pend Oreille County?

Will the scenic train rides come to Newport from the north and succeed? Will the Seahawks go to the Super Bowl?

It’s time for a collective deep breath as we persevere into 2017, and hope the worst is behind us.

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President Barack Obama recently took action indefinitely barring offshore drilling in areas of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, citing critical protection for the marine mammals, ecological resources and native populations.

Do you agree with this policy?

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r e a d e r ’ s p o l l r e s u lt s With 2016 just about a wrap, it’s time for New Years Resolutions.

Which resolution do you favor?

I’m going to get a job.

I’m going to eat better.

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I’m going to let my loved ones know I love them more.

I’m going to exercise more.

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yo u r o p i n i o n Caregivers told to move trailer To the editor, My name is Dallas Smith and my fiancé is Lauren Persyn. We currently take care of her grandma, Sally, the sweetest lady ever on earth. Lauren and I have very little money, so we live in a 29-foot travel trailer. It is clean and neat and nothing close to an eyesore. Our grandma needs around the clock care and attention, so we stay tucked back in her driveway.

On Dec. 22 a city worker pounded on her door scaring my fiancé and grandma Sally half to death, and very rudely told us we have two weeks to get that trailer out of here. My fiancé tried to tell him she needs care, he didn’t seem to care and was in a hurry to get back in his truck on that very cold day. Without us here grandma Sally could get seriously injured, especially in this weather. I am at a loss, this is heartbreaking; grandma Sally can’t remember where she is most of the time. At a time in her life when she needs someone the most, the city tells us we cannot stay here.

This is despicable. We are not trashy or loud, and we don’t leave a mess everywhere. I am 32 and my fiancé is 23. We are not teens partying in a trailer. We are caring for our beloved grandma, Sally. I am pressed to think that this city ordinance is not worth our grandma

Sally’s health, wellbeing, safety, and possibly life. I am very disgusted at how cold people can be to our elderly.

-Dallas Smith Newport

Support schools, support our kids To the editor, My children are now grown, but over the years I’ve watched Newport School District grow and develop into what I now see as a small school district that really stands out for its quality programs, staff, and, most of all, our students. The leadership over recent years at all levels have raised the bar for providing facilities, vocational and academic programs, athletic and extracurricular activities that we can be proud of and that meet the needs of over 1,100 students in our district.

As the teacher of Pend Oreille River School (the alternative high school in our district), we are proud to partner with community organizations in creating a program where students can find support in a caring environment to reach their goals of graduating from high school. We love our school and so do our students.

Within our building we also house a new innovative program called the Pend Oreille Skills Center, a satellite of NewTech Skills Center in Spokane.

Students who attend the skills center this year participate in an automotive technology program and

receive ASE certification.

Based on community support, student interest, and future job prospects, we hope to expand the skills center in future years.

In voting “Yes” for our school levy, you are supporting the continuation of a school system that really believes in supporting “our” kids. We are proud of our students, proud of their accomplishments, whether they are in academics, vocational programs, music venues, or athletics. Please help us to continue this vital work that directly impacts our community and the lives of so many wonderful young people.

Peg Waterman Teacher, Newport School District Pend Oreille River School

Need to hear other side in 2017 To the editor, Political correctness is killing us. If we show concern for our broken borders, we’re called xenophobic. If we criticize someone of a different ethnicity, regardless of how deserving that criticism may be, we’re branded as racist. If we happen to think flag burning is a disgrace, we’re tagged as alt-right. For far too long we’ve let the thought Nazis control our nation’s dialogue. Sheesh!

We need to be able to talk to one another about important stuff without all the name calling.

There’s lots of room between genuine hate

speech and PC intimidation where we should all be able to communicate.

America’s enemies have figured out how to control us by separating us in every possible way; by wealth, age, sex, skin color, education, et cetera.

Whatever happened to Martin Luther King’s maxim, that we should be judged by the content of our character, not by the color of our skin? Our nation has allowed this to go on for far too long.

But, fortunately, it’s obvious from events in this election cycle that most Americans now get it and are figuring out ways to deal with it effectively.

You know, ideas should also be judged on their merit, not on whether they originated from an R or a D. We’ve become so polarized that we often don’t even hear someone who doesn’t normally share our world view. But if we’re ever going to create a better America, this must stop. We need each other.

Our American eagle needs both a left and a right wing in order to soar.

Let’s resolve to make that happen in 2017.

Tom Frisque Usk

Liberals go berserk when conservatives win To the editor, As America prepares to inaugurate a new President, the left is See letters, 5A

Newport school levy explained The Board of Directors of the Newport School District is proposing a replacement Maintenance and Operations Supplemental Levy, to the voters, on the Feb. 14 election. The proposed levy will be for three years requesting $1,734,445 in 2018, $1,760,445 in 2019 and $1,786,945 in 2020.

If approved, this levy will replace the current maintenance and operations supplemental levy; this will not be a new tax for local taxpayers. The current and proposed tax rate is anticipated to be $2.09 per $1,000 of assessed property value or $17.45 per month for every $100,000 of taxable property value. State education funding does not adequately fund current programs and services.

Supplemental levy funds allow the Newport School District to provide quality educational opportunities for the 1,100 students served in our community and the 156 staff members employed by our district.

The proposed replacement supplemental levy request is as follows: * Staffing over state reimbursement: Includes school nurse, counselors, gifted/highly capable teacher, instructional aides and

maintenance/custodial staff. * Extra-curricular programs: Fully supports the extracurricular programs and includes all salaries/ benefits, athletic safety equipment, personnel training, officials and transportation. * District technology: Supports technology software, licensing, classroom technology and Chromebooks. * Curriculum and assessment: Supports curriculum adoption, replacement books, district assessment and advanced opportunities for students. * Safety and security: Supports school resource officer, security cameras and door locking hardware. * Facilities, grounds, building upgrade payments: Supports capital facility projects, general building maintenance and payments for electrical and roof replacement. * School programs: Supports operating costs of district programs that are not fully funded: Skills Center, student transportation and child nutrition services.

A school district must pass a supplemental levy in order to receive the Local Education Agency

matching funds. These “local effort assistance” funds are provided by the State to school districts that pass levies but have lower assessed property values than the state average. In 2016, the district will receive $440,145 in matching funds from the State. If levy passage were unsuccessful, the district would see a two-fold shortfall.

The district would be unable to support the programs and services funded by the levy and it would lose the $440,145 revenue source in the general fund. The loss of a levy and matching funds would significantly impact school district operations and require reductions in programs and staffing.

Upcoming Dates: Jan. 16 - The last day to register to vote Jan. 26 - Ballots will be mailed out Feb. 14 - Election Day For more information regarding the proposed supplemental levy please contact Dave Smith or Debra Buttrey at the Newport School District (509) 447-3167.

Information is also posted on the school district website at www. newport.wednet.edu/Page/241 .

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preparing to protest this changing of the guard. The demonstrations against presidential inaugurations date back to Nixon’s first term. The next time there were inauguration demonstrations was when Reagan was sworn in. This was followed by the inauguration of Bush 41 and then again at Bush 43’s. Is it just me or has anyone else noticed a pattern here? When conservatives win an election, liberals go berserk. College boys require a safe zone where they can gain a respite from the threat of possibly seeing Trump’s name somewhere on campus. Well let’s face it, Trump’s name is as disturbing as the monster in the closet or the one under the bed.We judge history, and we judge current events, but the liberals have judged Trump’s administration before it has begun. They blame the election results on the FBI, and/ or on Russia. They tried forcing a recount in three battleground states.

The first one resulted in a wider victory margin for Trump, while the second attempt was judicially denied and the third died from indifference.

Then they conspired to get Electoral voters to change their votes. Indeed, two voters defected from Trump’s side of the ledger. However, five defected from Clinton’s. They can’t even get a conspiracy right. All of this points to the chaos and ineptitude of the Democratic Party trying to control people through irrational paranoia.

This can be defined as one walking down the street, thinking someone is following you. You keep turning around to try to catch them in the act until you get dizzy and fall down and think somebody pushed you. I gotta ask, “At this point what does it possibly matter?”

Larry Montgomery Newport

School levy pays for opportunities To the editor, “It takes a village to raise a child.”

A statement we’ve all heard. Our ancestors were simply stating the truth. Communities of today remain vibrant and strong due to effective education for our younger generation.

Unfortunately state funds only cover

the minimum support for a ‘basic’ education. Those are classes we’ve all had experience taking and not much recollection of learning anything.

Levy dollars gives our school district opportunities to provide a variety of classes to supplement the state’s obligation to education.

The music, technology, art, highly capable and AP classes are full. Students look forward to these classes and the challenges of mastering them. Furthermore passing this levy will provide advantages for our graduates to pursue a career of their choice. Newport alumnae are wellrounded individuals who become contributors to successful communities. Look around, a fair percentage of your community members are Newport graduates. They contribute in a variety of ways to sustain our community’s successes proving that your vote for this upcoming levy is vital for everyone’s future, especially our kids. Thank you for your past support. The current levy is expiring and it is of the upmost importance to vote yes in February.

Nicole Seeber Newport

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By Susan Johnson Regional Director, US Department of Health and Human Services, Region 10

Many of us see the New Year as an opportunity for a new beginning – a chance to make positive changes in our lives. We might want to break bad habits or make changes to become more healthy, like exercising, healthy eating, or meditating.

New Year’s resolutions can be hard to keep.

Breaking old habits and establishing new ones is challenging. Our lives pull us in many directions at once, and it’s hard to find the time, energy, and knowledgeable help to work on personal improvements. However, making positive life changes is much easier

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Smoking and other tobacco use have repeatedly been shown to contribute to a variety of diseases.

Cessation interventions for tobacco users are among the preventive health services, as are alcohol misuse screening and counseling, obesity screening and counseling, and diet counseling for

adults at higher risk for chronic disease. Immunizations, which can help us live longer and healthier lives, are also included.

Screenings for high blood pressure, diabetes, and several other diseases and forms of cancer are also included in these preventive services, as is depression screening.

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Daarstad, Fritz added.

“If you love horses,” says Fritz, “you won’t want to miss seeing this film on the big screen.”

In addition to the film, The Idaho Mythweaver will be highlighting a guest from Lapwai-Nez Perce historian and speaker, Diane Mallickan. She will lead the audiences in discussions of the Library’s free screenings. Mallickan is both co-vice president of the Mythweaver and a retired Nez Perce educator of 22 years with the Nez Perce National Historical Park in Spalding, Idaho.

January’s event is also a double feature. Each free screening opens with a film short called Spirit in Glass, which highlights the tribes of the Columbia Plateau region and their remarkable

pictorial beadwork. An art form that arose after the upheaval experienced after white contact, which began with Lewis and Clark, contemporary artists from the Warm Springs, Yakama, Nez Perce and Umatilla Reservations tell how their distinctive beadwork reconnects the peoples to their ancestors, as well as reinforces their ties to the land, wildlife, and plants. Narrated by Nakia Williamson, Nez Perce storyteller, the film explores the resilience of cultural and creative expression that is uniquely Plateau.

This film series has been underwritten by TransEco Services along with grants from the Idaho Humanities Council, a state-based partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Bonner County Endowment Fund for Human Rights of the Idaho Community Foundation.

healthiest year ever for you and your family.

Break that procrastination habit, and use your new health insurance to help make the positive changes you’ve been longing to make.

You can do it with the right help. Get your friends and family involved in your new healthier lifestyle.

Let’s all have a healthier and happy New Year.

Duck hunters tip over boat PRIEST RIVER – A group of duck hunters found themselves in the Pend Oreille River after they tipped over their boat Saturday, Dec. 31, about 10 a.m. They swam to shore, West Pend Oreille Fire District Fire Chief Les Kokanos said.

“They were pretty cold,” he said.

Corrections Ranch hand Derrick Pike was incorrectly identified as Austin Krogh in a couple photos in last week’s Voice story on the Krogh Ranch. We regret any confusion this caused.

The modern photo of Mountain West Bank in last week’s Voice story on the bank was misidentified. The photo was before the bank was renovated in 2015. We regret any confusion this caused.

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Hunting season 2017, let the adventures begin With Idaho’s generous seasons, you can almost hunt year round

By Roger Phillips Public Information Specialist, IDFG

Welcome to 2017, I hope you had a great hunting season last year, and it’s understandable if you think the season is winding down. Many people think hunting seasons start in late summer, run through fall and end during winter, but there are many hunting opportunities in Idaho throughout the year.

Since we just started the new year, you can consider this the beginning of a new hunting season, too. Get your

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2017 hunting license, if you haven’t already, and keep going into the field to pursue game and have the wonderful experiences that go along with it.

Bonner County is in Area 1, where migratory bird hunting – including geese and ducks – goes through Jan. 13.

White-fronted goose season goes until Feb. 19 in Area 2, which includes Southwest Idaho and portions of the Magic Valley

(see the migratory game bird rules for details).

Light goose seasons (blue, snow and Ross’s) extend into March in Area 2.

Light geese are overpopulated in some areas, and biologists are concerned that their high abundance can damage Arctic habitat, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. That means

Ione council talks next year’s projects IONE - With the holidays fast approaching, the Ione Town Council was all about business at its Dec. 7 meeting.

Steve Marsh of TD&H Engineering from Spokane provided the timeline for the paving project, scheduled to start in summer 2017 and discussed the preferred route with council. The Washington State Department of Transpiration will begin the resurfacing mid-May with completion by June 30. Mash also clarified a couple items on the master sewer map, which was laminated and mailed to Ione residents the following week.

Council member John Redinger recapped the conference meeting he and Mayor Charles Spears had with FAA, WSDOT, and Century West Engineering regarding the Capitol Improvements Plan. Limited funds have delayed projects until the 2019-2020 fiscal year. FAA concerns include widening the airport runway, light repair, and filling the east side drop-off along the airport.

Council member Dylan Powers stated kids started a small fire in the park’s pavilion and stacked picnic tables to play in the rafters. Extra patrol of law enforcement was requested. Spears asked or a repair estimate on the pavilion. Powers requested funds for surveillance cameras.

In the water and sewer department, Spears stated Westech performed maintenance on the pumps, materials working properly. Spears requested an appropriation of $30,000 for sewer system to be reviewed with cameras for obstructions.

Due to the new minimum wage increase, town clerk Sandy Hutchinson distributed reports showing the increase through 2020, stating this only reflects minimum wage employees. Council discussed raises for two employees with a decision of 3 percent, allowing for adjustment in the budget.

It was also discussed that the annual Tri Town Float Down does not qualify for Hotel/Motel Tax funding.

Hutchinson asked council if they wanted to support this event from current expense funds. Council agreed to fund the event up to $500 or actual advertising expense.

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Light goose seasons (blue, snow and Ross’s) extend into March in southern Idaho. You can still hunt in Bonner and surrounding counties until Jan. 13.

there are special rules in place to reduce these high populations, including the use of electronic calls and allowing unplugged shotguns. There are restrictions on where those rules apply, so again, check the rules booklet.

Snow geese and whitefronts are interesting and exciting birds to hunt. If you’ve ever listened to a flock of snow geese overhead, or seen a swirling mass of white-fronted geese (aka speckle bellies) landing in a field, you know what

I am talking about. It’s a sight to see, hear and experience. If you haven’t, you owe it to yourself to check them out, even if you’re not hunting them.

One reason for the late seasons for these birds is they are often migrating back from the south, and following the receding snow line north, which makes southern Idaho a natural, but brief, stop over.

When you’re done hunting waterfowl, you will barely have time to stow your decoys and clean your shotgun before spring turkey season opens on April 15. It’s a great time to be in the woods as they are coming alive with the sound of gobbling toms.

Some hunters compare the excitement of calling a tom turkey to calling a bull elk, but with a much easier pack out if you’re successful at bringing a gobbler within shotgun range and closing the deal.

Turkey hunting is also a great way to introduce novices to hunting because they often see and hear the birds up close, and there’s usually not the long, arduous hiking that’s involved with big game hunting.

If you’re not a bird hunter, but still want to keep hunting, some hunters extend their season by taking on the challenge of predator hunting. Mountain lion and wolf hunting seasons are open and continue through March in most parts of the state and beyond March in some areas. You can find details in the big game rules booklet. Mountain lions are typically hunted with hounds,

which is not an option for the average hunter, but there are outfitters available to guide you on one of these exciting hunts.

Predator hunting is also done by calling in the animals, and they all have a reputation for being wary and wily, so expect to put in some effort doing it, but you will have a trophy if you succeed.

The pelts are prime during winter, so you can have one turned into a rug, or a full-body mount.

The end of mountain lion and most wolf seasons at the end of March dovetails with the start of spring black bear hunting in April, so you can continue pursuing big game.

Like mountain lions, black bears are often hunted with hounds in units where it’s allowed, but hunters are also successful at baiting them, or by spotting and stalking them similar to deer and elk hunting.

Spring bear hunting runs through June in many units.

That brings us to July, and if you’re still itching to keep hunting, there are some limited opportunities for wolf hunting, but for most hunters, it’s time to start thinking about deer, elk and other seasons that start in August, September and October.

So don’t feel like your 2017 hunting seasons should be limited to few months.

If you’re willing to use your creativity and try some different quarry, and you can keep hunting nearly year round in Idaho.

Selkirk takes home top spots at winter tournaments FREEMAN – Selkirk High School wrestling enjoyed several victories over the winter break starting with a meet at Rogers High School in Spokane Wednesday, Dec. 28. The team received sixth place overall out of the ten teams that attended. At the Rogers tournament Tristan Chantry, 145, and Hunter Carmen, 170, both took first place with Chantry also winning the award for Wrestler of the Tournament. At 126 pounds Ryan Issakides took second place, followed by Jared Taft, 182 and Wyatt Stoddard, 195, both earning third place in their respective weight divisions.

At the Freeman tournament on Friday, Dec. 30, Issakides took first, followed by Carmen and Stoddard in third place and Chantry in sixth. There were 14 schools competing at the event.

Complete results from both meets were not available before deadline.

Selkirk will face ACH Thursday, Jan. 5 at 4 p.m. and Riverside on Saturday, Jan. 7 (TBD).

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NEWPORT – Lea Porter was selected to serve on the Pend Oreille County Library Board as a trustee Tuesday, Dec. 20. Trustees are volunteers that serve five-year terms. The board of trustees is the policymaking body of Pend

Oreille County Library District.

Porter, 32, is a Newport resident that used to work part-time for the library district as a substitute librarian before working full-time at Family Crisis Center in Newport in June 2015.

D e at h N ot i c e John M. Boone Usk

John M. Boone Sr. of Usk passed away Dec. 3. He was 73. John will be laid to rest, Friday, Jan. 13, at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 W. Espanola Road, in Medical Lake at 11:15 a.m., followed by a memorial/celebration of life at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 223 S. Hallett, St. in Medical Lake.

A viewing will be held Thursday, Jan. 12 from 3-5 p.m. at Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport. A full obituary will follow next week.

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Sports

b r i e f ly Cusick basketball returns with ACH CUSICK – The Cusick boys basketball team will return from winter break with a game at Coulee City against Almira/Coulee-Hartline Friday, Jan. 6. The Panthers won’t be at home until Friday, Jan. 13, when they play OdessaHarrington. The boys are in second place in the Northeast 1B North conference, with a 4-2 league record. They are 4-6 overall.

Spartans on the road PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans boys basketball team will resume play Friday, Jan. 6, against Lakeland at home at 7 p.m. They then play Saturday, Jan. 7, in an Intermountain League game at Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. The Spartans will be at home Saturday, Jan. 14 for a game with Timberlake. That game will start at 7:30 p.m.

Lady Grizzlies take 16th overall at Winter Cup

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

RICHLAND – Newport High School’s Lady Griz wrestlers attended the Hanford Girls’ Winter Cup at Thursday, Dec. 29, at Richland, taking home a third place and two seventh places.

“The tournament was bigger then any we have been to this season with many of the weight classes having 32 man brackets,” says coach Scott Pillers.

According to Pillers, in a 32-man bracket an individual needs to win four matches to be in the finals and five to On Deck: Vs. Lakeland: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 7 p.m.

Vs. Kelso, Friday, Jan. 6 and Saturday, Jan. (TBD)

take the gold in the tournament. However, the Washington Interscholastic Activity Association (WIAA) states that a wrestler cannot wrestle more then five matches a day.

“So when a tournament decides to run a 32 man bracket they run a modified version for the consolation portion, meaning if you loose in the first two rounds of the championship bracket the best you can do in the tournament is 7th place,” explains Pillers. “In order to ac-

complish this feat the girls need to have actually won just as many matches as their third place opponent.”

Newport brought home two seventh places via Sierra Mason, 170-pounds, and Tessa Pillers, 140-pounds. The top placer of the day was Megan Mason at 190-pounds, earning third place. The day started with Mason winning her match and Pillers receiving a bye. The next round of the bracket was where all three girls struggled with losses.

“They were all pretty down on themselves and decided as a team of leaders that their goal is not medals, but winning records,” says Pillers.

“Sometimes pulling out of a down moment is the toughest part of wrestling and this group of girls have done it time after time.” Following that, each of their next three matches was a big win, enabling the girls to take 16th place overall out of 37 teams from Washington, Idaho, and Oregon.

As a team these ladies took 16th as a team with a tournament of 37 teams from Washington, Idaho and Oregon.

The girls will wrestle at home against Lakeside Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m.

They will travel to Kelso for a two-day all girl tournament on Friday, Jan. 6 and Saturday, Jan. 7.

Grizzlies fight Royal City, Freeman over holiday break

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

ROYAL CITY – The Newport High School wrestling team worked through the winter break, traveling to Royal City Dec. 28 and Freeman Dec. 30.

“Royal is always a pretty tough tournament,” says Newport coach Adrian Bojorquez. “All the boys wrestled tough and are improving everyday.”

Wrestling officials ran a modified bracket at Royal City, according to Bojorquez. At 126 pounds, Nate Allen went three and one on the day, losing his first match and winning his next three. That earned him fifth place.

“It’s always hard to lose your first match in a tournament, but Nate is learning how to battle back and fight to earn hard fought wins,” says Bojorquez.

The other wrestler to compete well at Royal City was Jed Cupp, at 160 pounds.

He won his first two matches, but lost a tough battle in the semi-finals against an opponent from Riverside. In his matches

for third and fourth place, he lost on points.

The Grizzlies went on to Freeman High School Friday, Dec. 30 in what Bojorquez referred to as, “Our best tournament of On Deck: Vs. Lakeside: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 7 p.m.

the year so far.”

“The boys looked really tough and wrestled much better than they ever have,” Bojorquez says. “Nate Allen is always a gamer and shows up to wrestle tough at each event. Jesse Young had his first two wins of the season at this tournament. He is a first year wrestler and a senior and his hard work in practice is starting to pay off.” Lance Knight wrestled hard, but was over-matched due to the size difference with his opponents, amounting to two losses. Complete results for both matches were not made available before publication.

Newport will host Lakeside High School Wednesday, Jan. 4 for a meet at 7 p.m.

Rangers win at West Valley tourney Newport, Priest River also compete

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

SPOKANE – The Selkirk girls basketball team had a successful trip to the Eagle Holiday Tournament at West Valley High School last week, beating both Deer Park and Riverside. Priest River and Newport also attended, but didn’t have as good of luck. Priest River lost to Cheney and Medical Lake, and Newport lost to West Valley.

The tournament began Tuesday, Dec. 27, with about 40 teams competing.

Selkirk beat Deer Park 42-32 Tuesday. The game was tied at eight at the end of the first quarter, but Selkirk pulled ahead with 17 points to Deer Park’s 11 in the second quarter. Selkirk led 25-19 at the half. Deer Park cut the lead by four, with eight points in the third, but Selkirk rallied in the fourth and scored 13 to Deer Park’s five.

Jenna Couch had a double-double with 19 points and 11 steals. Gabi Rick had eight points and eight rebounds. Whitney Dawson and Bree Dawson each had five points and Ellen Huttle scored four. Emma Avey added a free throw.

Selkirk continued on to beat Riverside 44-38 Wednesday, Dec. 28. Again, the game was close in the first, with Selkirk up 10-9 at the end of the first quarter. Selkirk outscored Riverside by five in the

second with 13 points. While both teams scored 21 in the second half, Selkirk was able to hold onto the lead they built in the first half, with two late free throws by Couch. She scored nine on the night.

Rick had 14 points to lead the Rangers. Whitney Dawson scored 10, Allison Petrich scored five, and Bree Dawson scored four. Huttle added four.

Priest River lost to Cheney Wednesday, Dec. 28, 59-33. Cheney led 17-3 at the end of the first quarter. Priest River gained a lot of traction in the second, with both teams scoring 15, but Cheney had a strong third quarter with 18 points, while holding Priest River to seven.

Cheney scored nine in the fourth and Priest River scored eight.

Melissa Krampert led the Spartans with seven. Genevieve Hurd, Rachel Akre and Natalie Petit each scored five. Liann Kren scored three, and Elizabeth Downs, Kara Fink, Avery Summers and Morgan DeMent each scored two.

Priest River continued to struggle when they lost to Medical Lake Thursday, Dec. 29, 50-41.

Priest River trailed 16-10 at the end of the first quarter. Medical Lake added seven to their lead in the second with 14 points. The lead was big enough to weather Priest River 24 points in the second half, while Medical Lake just scored 20.

Summers led Priest River with

21 points. DeMent scored seven, Krampert added six and Hurd scored five. Downs scored two.

Newport played Cheney Tuesday, Dec. 27, but results were not available. They lost to West Valley Wednesday, Dec. 28.

West Valley led 15-4 at the end of the first quarter, and 25-13 at the half. Newport scored just two points in the third, but both teams scored 12 in the fourth. West Valley won 52-27.

Stephanie Huang scored nine for Newport. Cydni Lewis and Jocelin Nenema each scored six and Madi Hofstee added four. Tiara Hamberg and Julie Schoener scored one each.

Newport traveled to Medical Lake Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Riverside Friday, Jan. 6 and host Colville Tuesday, Jan. 10. Both games begin at 7:30 p.m.

Priest River hosted Timberlake Tuesday after deadline. They host Lakeland Friday, Jan. 6, at 5:30 p.m., and then travel to Coeur d’Alene Charter Saturday, Jan. 7 to play at 6 p.m., and Tuesday, Jan. 10, they travel to Bonners Ferry for a 7 p.m. game.

Selkirk hosted Northport Tuesday. They host Valley Christian Friday, Jan. 6, at 6 p.m. and then travel to Harrington to play OdessaHarrington Saturday, Jan. 7, at 4:30 p.m. They host Republic Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m.

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Newport falls short in tourney

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

Selkirk boys back on court IONE – The Selkirk boys basketball team is back in action after the holiday break. They played Northport Tuesday, after the newspaper deadline. We’ll have the results next week.

They have a busy week ahead. Friday, Jan. 6, they will host Valley Christian School, a game that will start at 7:30 p.m. They will travel to Harrington for a game with Odessa-Harrington Saturday, Jan. 7.

That game starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, they’ll host Republic for a game that starts at 7:30 p.m.

The Rangers are No. 1 in the Northeast 1B North Conference, with a perfect 5-0 league record. They are 7-1 overall.

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SPOKANE VALLEY – Newport Grizzly boys basketball coach Jamie Pancho wasn’t particularly concerned about his teams’ two losses in the Eagle Holiday Classic basketball tournament Dec. 27-29. Newport lost 61-39 to West Valley and 58-50 to East Valley.

“The two games we played over break were great games to have,” Pancho said. “West Valley and East Valley both play tough defense, and presented a challenge for us.”

He said the Griz started strong against West Valley Dec. 2, but couldn’t come up with an answer for the home team. Newport trailed 14-7 at the end of the first quarter.

They had a better second quarter but still lost ground, trailing 29-20 at the half. The second half didn’t go much better, with Newport being outscored 17-6 in the third quarter. They rallied in the fourth but were still outscored by two points.

“We competed well at times, but we have to play a complete game to beat a team like West Valley,” Pancho said.

Robbie Owen and Adam Moorhead returned to play after missing games because of injury. Pancho was glad they got some game time.

“That way they have a couple of games under their belts before we start up league play again,” Pancho said.

Owen ended up with nine rebounds and Moorhead scored a half dozen

points.

Danny Bradbury led Newport scoring with 13 points. He also had two steals, as did Owen Leslie.

Leslie also scored a half dozen points.

The next night the Grizzlies played East Valley. The main goal was to play better than they did against West Valley, Pancho said.

“We started a little slow, but quickly picked up pace to take the lead by halftime,” he said.

Newport was up 15-12 at the end of the first quarter and after a 12-12 second quarter went into the halftime break up by three.

Pancho wanted the team to use their defense and rebounding to fuel the offense.

“We got the looks offensively that we wanted, but had trouble finishing around the rim, while shooting 5-14 at the free throw line,” he said.

Despite the loss, Pancho said he was proud of how the team rallied and competed the entire game.

Leslie had a great night, with a team high 17 points. He also had five rebounds. Koa Pancho had 15 points and seven rebounds, while Bradbury had 10 points and two steals.

Pancho said Owen did a good job rebounding, getting nine boards in the game.

Newport played Medical Lake Tuesday after The Miner went to press.

We’ll have results next week. They will host Riverside Friday, Jan. 6, and Colville Tuesday, Jan. 10. Both games start at 5:45 p.m.

s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Wednesday, Jan. 4 Newport Wrestling vs.

Lakeside: 7 p.m. - Newport High School

Thursday, Jan. 5 Selkirk Wrestling at Almira/Coulee-Hartline: 5 p.m. - Coulee City

Friday, Jan. 6 Priest River Girls Basketball vs. Lakeland: 5:30 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School Newport Boys Basketball vs. Riverside: 5:45 p.m. - Newport High School Cusick Girls Basketball vs. Almira/Coulee- Hartline: 6 p.m. - Coulee City Selkirk Girls Basketball vs. Valley Christian: 6 p.m. - Selkirk High School Priest River Boys Basketball vs. Lakeland: 7 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School Cusick Boys Basketball vs. Almira/Coulee- Hartline: 7:30 p.m. - Coulee City

Priest River Wrestling Hosts Tournament: 9 a.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School Newport Girls Wrestling at Mary Walker: 9:30 a.m. - Mary Walker High School Selkirk Girls Basketball vs. OdessaHarrington: 4:30 p.m.

- Harrington High School Priest River Girls Basketball vs. Coeur d’Alene Charter: 6 p.m.

- Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy Selkirk Boys Basketball vs. Odessa Harrington: 6 p.m. - Harrington Priest River Boys Basketball vs. Coeur d’Alene Charter: 7:30 p.m. - Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy

Tuesday, Jan. 10 Newport Boys Basketball vs. Colville: 5:45 p.m. - Newport High School Selkirk Girls Basketball vs. Republic: 6 p.m.

- Selkirk High School

Selkirk Boys Basketball vs. Valley Christian: 7:30 p.m. - Selkirk High School

Cusick Girls Basketball vs. Inchelium: 6 p.m. Cusick High School

Newport Girls Basketball vs. Riverside: 7:30 p.m. - Newport High School

Priest River Girls Basketball vs. Bonners Ferry: 7 p.m. - Bonners Ferry High School

Saturday, Jan. 7 Selkirk Wrestling at Riverside: TBA - Riverside High School Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School Newport Boys Wrestling at Cheney: 8 a.m.

- Cheney High School

Cusick Boys Basketball vs. Inchelium: 7:30 p.m. Cusick High School Newport Girls Basketball vs. Colville: 7:30 p.m. - Newport High School Selkirk Boys Basketball vs. Republic: 7:30 p.m. - Selkirk High School

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Lifestyle

b r i e f ly Evergreen Art group meets twice this month NEWPORT – Evergreen Art Association will host two meetings in January.

The regular monthly meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 9, at 10 a.m. at Create Art Center, at 900 W. 4th St. in Newport. Guest artist will be Sandra Hiller of Elk, who will demonstrate creating art on scratchboard.

Featured artists for rotation will be Channin Manus, Ellen Bartel, Sharon Smith, Janet Steiner-Contreras and Chicky Gorath.

Artwork is displayed at STCU and the Black Rose in Newport, and My Favorite Things Too in Priest River. Artist of the month is Chicky Gorath, whose photos will be on display at POVN in Newport.

Evergreen will also be holding their second quarterly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 5 p.m. at Create with a potluck supper provided

by Evergreen members, and everyone is invited to attend. Guest artist Nickolas Sironka is set to do a Batik demo and will have jewelry for sale at the Jan. 18 meeting.

Free drawing classes for youth in January NEWPORT – CREATE Art Center will offer classes by instructor Chuck Waterman, who has returned to Newport after serving eight years in the military and is eager to begin teaching advanced drawing.

He is well known for his comic book art and is experienced in teaching life character design, hand lettering and posters and story telling. He will be teaching free classes to youth at CREATE on Tuesdays in January from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. These classes are free thanks to a grant from the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.

Waterman will begin with still life in various mediums. The second class will look at reference materials and students will do a free draw, moving on to doing a fun movie/TV/ or book poster. The third class will feature portraits and understanding composition and what makes art look aesthetic. His fourth class will be devoted to creating an illustrated poster. He is very willing to adapt his instruction of the students’ needs and desires.

For further information or pre-registration call 509-447-9277 or check out the webpage www. createarts.org.

Courtesy photo|Lea Porter

Santa Claus left the reindeer at home for this particular event.

Toy Run shows community generosity NEWPORT - The Holiday Toy Run for families affected by domestic violence and homelessness was held in downtown Newport, complete with Santa on his motorcycle. The event was spearheaded by Jamie Zachary with support from Panhead Hill Cycle Supply, the Spokane Chapter of Hells Angels, the Free Soul MC Nomads,

the Hessians MC, and local businesses and community members. Family Crisis Network distributed the donations to needy families and children.

Five Jeep loads of toys were donated.

According to an event organizer, there were enough donations so that kids could pick out a present for their parents.

Sharing the Dharma Day Jan. 8 NEWPORT – “Solving Problems” is the topic for this month’s Sharing the Dharma Day at Sravasti Abbey, the Buddhist monastery in Newport, Sunday Jan. 8, from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. The talk

by Buddhist nun and Abbey founder Venerable Thubten Chodron will focus on transforming difficult circumstances into deepen our spiritual practice.

Topics for Sharing the Dharma Day are drawn from Venerable Chodron’s book, “Don’t Believe Everything You Think,” published by Snow Lion.

In addition to the talk, the day’s schedule includes a guided meditation, vegetarian potluck lunch, and facilitated discussion on the topic. The program is offered freely, and donations as well as food offerings for the resident nuns

and monks are welcomed.

Sharing the Dharma Day offers a monthly opportunity for Sravasti Abbey to open its doors to people of all faiths and backgrounds who would like to know more about Buddhist teachings. All are welcomed; friendly curiosity and openness to learn are the only prerequisites.

The first session begins at 9:45 a.m., potluck lunch is at noon, and the program ends at 3 p.m.

Bring food to share for lunch, avoiding onions, garlic, and leeks as well as meat, fish, or chicken.

Sravasti Abbey is located at 692 Country Lane, Newport. For more information and directions call 509-447-5549 or email office.sravasti@ gmail.com. Additional information about Sravasti Abbey is at Sravasti.org.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, Jan. 4

Newport

509-445-1005

Center

0775.

Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park

Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

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

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

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown

Tuesday, Jan. 10

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

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

Oath Keepers Constitutional Study Group: 5:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport

Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

Newport Youth: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School

Computer Basics for Adults: 10 a.m. to Noon Newport Library

Bingo: 6 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library

Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. - 301 E. Third St. N., Oldtown

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m.

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

Oil Painting Class: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center

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

Books Out Back: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Priest River Library

Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Davis Lake Grange: Noon - Davis Lake Grange

Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center Calispel Post 217: 6 p.m. American Legion in Cusick Pend Oreille Rock and Gem Club: 6 p.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

Thursday, Jan. 5 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m.

- Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in

Friday, Jan. 6

Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church Open Mic: 7-9:30 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union Ave., Newport (Former Eagles Building) Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-9466131

Saturday, Jan. 7 Priest River American Legion Breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. - VFW on Larch Street Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Priest River Library Angel Paws: Noon - The Ranch Club, contact Debbie

Looking for Easter story actors NEWPORT – The Pine Ridge Community Church will hold auditions for “The Lamb,” a contemporary springtime presentation of the Easter story Sunday, Jan. 8, from 1 – 3:30 p.m., at the Pine Ridge Community Church at 1428 W. First Street in Newport.

Parts to be auditioned for include Cassandra, a 9-11 year old girl; William, a 5-7 year old boy; The Doctor, a 35-55 year old male or female; The Nurse, a young adult female, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson, a male and female about 35; and the 911 operator, a male or female back stage voice.

Contact the director, Carl, at 509-671-3949 for more information. People who aren’t able to make the audition Jan. 8 are invited to call anyway if they want a part.

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Sunday, Jan. 8 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Jan. 9 Evergreen Art Association: 10 a.m. - Create Arts Center Hospitality House Senior Potluck: Noon Newport Blanchard Grange Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Blanchard Grange Habitat for Humanity: 6 p.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

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

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

John 6:35

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

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

Crotteaus celebrate 65 years of marriage

NEWPORT – Sip and Bonnie Crotteau celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Dec. 11 at the American Lutheran Church, and on Dec. 22, with the Waterman Family at Peg and Brad Watermans’.

The Crotteaus were marred Dec. 22, 1951, in Alexandria, Va., and had a honeymoon in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Their children are Craig and Mary Crotteau and Brad Crotteau and Ed Locker. They have two grandchildren.

The Crotteaus owned the Standard Oil and Chevron wholesale businesses for 20 years in Newport, Priest River, and Sandpoint.

Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Group: 10 a.m. Blanchard Inn River Arts Alliance: 10 a.m. - Various Locations Writers Group: 2 p.m. Create Arts Center Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

Wednesday, Jan. 11 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-447-

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Home and Community Educators Diamond Lake Club: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 Weavers’ Group: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-665-5921 for locations

Where to Worship

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

Bonnie and Sip Crotteau at their 65th wedding anniversary party Dec. 22.

Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport

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 p.m.

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

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

4912 Spring Valley Road Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. -- Sunday School (509) 447-5534

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

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

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“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 www.reallifenewport.com

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Backbiting quencheth the light of the heart, and extinguisheth the life of the soul.”

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

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The non-profit shelter, located at 5538 Highway 2, recently underwent a renovation to expand the front office, add a play room for the cats, and turn the old office into a place to store donations of food, bed, and pet supplies. To inquire about adopting or to make a donation, call 208-448-0699 or stop in at the office Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Kenzie naps in the kitten room. “Longhaired cats and boys,” replied volunteer Amber Barnes when asked which cats the shelter has the hardest time finding homes for.

Azeal, a longhaired Maine Coon mix, pokes her head out to say hello.

Yes, human, yes. That’s the spot: Sherman, a shorthaired male receives some petting from a volunteer.

“She is very jealous of her human time,” says Barnes. “If you are petting Pickles and another cat comes up to be petted, she’ll slap them.”

Dreamy, who is up for adoption along with his brother, Breezy, reclines in his kennel.

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obituari es James Clifford Daniel Spokane

James Clifford Daniel passed away Dec. 23 in Spokane. He was 96.

He was born Aug. 26, 1920, in Daniel Crenshaw County, Ala. He is survived by four children: Dennis (Julie) Daniel and Kenneth (Teresa) Daniel both of Spokane, James Daniel of Newport, David (Rosemary) Daniel of Metaline Falls, and 10 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ora Daniel and son Robert Daniel.

A visitation will be held on Friday Jan. 6, from 1-5 p.m. at Ball & Dodd Funeral Home, 5100 W. Wellesley Ave., in Spokane.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan.7, at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum, 7200 N. Wall St, in Spokane.

Marlene Laird Priest River

Marlene Laird of Priest River passed away Dec. 27.

She was 78.

Marlene was born Aug. 16, 1938, in Laird Moscow, Idaho, and graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane.

She was loved and relied upon for advice and comfort that will last an eternity. Being a military wife and mother she made friends wherever she went. She always made you smile and laugh and you were never sure what quirky thing she would say next.

Marlene is survived by her husband Roger Laird of 57 years, children Alan and Joanna, Karen and Guill, and Christie. She will also be missed by her six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and two Corgis. She will be missed and never forgotten by the lives that she touched.

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

Mildred Ione Durham Newport

Mildred Ione Durham of Newport died on Dec. 25, of natural causes. She was 93.

Millie was born Aug. Durham 6, 1923, in Wood, S.D., to Wendell Salwyn and Mary Elsie Brown. She was baptized at St. Katharine’s Episcopalian Church in Martin, S.D. She graduated high school in Martin, S.D. and moved with her parents to Pendleton, Ore., during World War II. She graduated from beauty school and worked as an owner/ operator in that field for 17 years.

In 1970, she attended class at Spokane Com-

munity College to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). On Oct. 21, 1972, she was wed to Edward Ray Durham in Spokane, and they traveled working construction until they retired in 1986.

In 1988, they settled in Newport.

Millie is survived by stepson Mark, nine grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the community of Newport and close friends and neighbors for all of the help and support given over the years.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport.

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.

Nancy Lee Walkup Priest River

Nancy Walkup, a long time resident of Priest River, passed away Dec. 29. She was 78.

Nancy was born Sept. 5, 1938, in Guthrie County, Iowa, to Stanley and Opal Shaffer. She later moved to Orange, Calif., where she met Thomas Walkup in 1954, while he was in the Marines.

Tom and Nancy were then married in 1955.

They moved back to Coeur d’Alene in March of 1957 and then moved to Priest River in 1969.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Michael Walkup and her brother Marvin. She is survived by her beloved husband Tom, daughter Chris (and Tom) Broemeling of Clarkston, Wash., son Ron (and Lonnie) Walkup of Priest River; five grandkids, Becky, Chad, Anna, Steven and Dylan; and six greatgrandkids, Jake, Cody, Gracie, Katelyn, Ben and Grady.

She enjoyed being outdoors, camping with family and gardening.

She also loved putting together a good puzzle.

She thoroughly enjoyed following all her grandkids and great-grandkids in all of their activities.

The Walkup family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the caregivers at Newport Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the local food bank or animal shelter.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring.

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

David Mandigo Newport

David H. Mandigo was born to Dave A. and Julia (Marsh) Mandigo on Nov. 11, 1937, in Berrian Springs, Mandigo Mich. He passed away Dec. 28, 2016 at the age of 79. The family moved to Northern Idaho/Northeastern

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Washington area in 1942 where he lived and grew until departing for boarding school (Upper Columbia Academy) and then college (Walla Walla College) in the 1950s. He lived in or near Walla Walla and then near Portland, Ore., until returning to the Newport / Priest River area in 1973. Since returning he has worked for the Nelson Lumber Company, Merritt Brothers Lumber and finally Mandigo Construction through to the end of the season in 2016.

David loved music and was involved in many singing groups in school and church. He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed hiking, fishing, huckleberry picking and especially hunting for wild mushrooms. He was very creative. An inventor and tinkerer, he could frequently be found working on a project in his shop or

with others. He was there for those in need and was helping his brother on the day he died. He loved his church and attended weekly services sitting near the front. He was pleasant and likable and will be long remembered for his kindness to others.

He is survived by his wife Judith Mandigo and children Lonnie Mandigo, Nancy Ley (Jerry), Annette Morgan (Dwight), and Nathan Mandigo (Leslie); two step children Daniel Hancock (Lois) and Carla Robbins; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

His surviving siblings are Marie Chadwick, June Ponther (Harold), Kathleen Whitehouse (Alvin), Wallace Mandigo (Sandi), Russell Mandigo (Marilyn) and Roseann Wood.

His life will be celebrated at the Newport Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 777 Lilac Lane,

Newport, on Jan. 7 at 2:30 p.m.

He rests secure in the resurrection hope.

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

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

Theresa Anne Stark Bellevue, Wash.

With deep faith and fierce courage in her lengthy battle with cancer, Theresa Anne Stark Stark passed away Dec. 26, surrounded by loving family members at her home in Bellevue, Wash. She was 61 years old.

Theresa was born Jan. 28, 1955, in Spokane and

took great pride in her role as a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was the daughter of the late James and Patricia McNally and grew up in Ione, where she graduated from Selkirk High School.

Pivotal moments in her life were her marriage to Donald Stark on Nov. 10, 1979, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Ione and the birth of her sons, Michael and Patrick Stark. Theresa was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bellevue following years as an active parishioner at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Redmond, Wash.

Theresa was preceded in death by her beloved parents, James and Patricia McNally, and by her father and mother-in-law, Zane and Bertha Stark.

She is survived by her See Obituaries, 8B

p o l i c e r e p o rt s Editor’s note: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report, but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights.

Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online.

Pend Oreille County

Monday, Dec. 26 CIVIL: Jermain Rd., Newport, report of renters that have termination of tenancy and are a month past; they have not paid and have vandalized the residence.

UNLAWFUL IMPRISONMENT: Four Mile Lane, report of family member refusing to let complainant leave.

ARREST: S. Warren Ave., Newport, Robert J. Foust, 20, Newport, arrested on local warrants.

ACCIDENT: Westside Calispel, report of non-injury slide off.

ACCIDENT: W. Sprague Ave., report of vehicle slide off.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of someone that lost three to four hay bales in the highway.

ELECTRICAL FIRE: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report of wire burning, smell coming from furnace, no flames.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, out with 18 wheeler blocking both lanes, appears to be jackknifed.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: Deeter Rd., Newport, report of van stolen.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: W. Kelly Drive, report of snow mobile speeding through park.

ACCIDENT: Sprague, report of vehicle slide off.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, third party report of vehicle in ditch.

Tuesday, Dec. 27 TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. N., report of tree blocking both lanes.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of disabled vehicle blocking far right NB lane.

report of suspicious women in store pharmacy.

AGENCY ASSIST: Holly Glen & Shannon, assist Bonner County with DV physical.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 6th Ave., report of suspicious circumstances.

Wednesday, Dec. 28 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle slide off northbound lane.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle slide off partially blocking southbound lane.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: W. 6th Ave., report of smashed pumpkins.

ANIML BITE: Sullivan Lake Rd., complainant reporting an employee was bit by a dog yesterday.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: 4th and Scott Ave., report of vehicles for removal.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of roll over accident, unknown injuries.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: River Rd., report of vehicle flagged a week ago for removal.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211, report of single vehicle roll over, non-injury.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2 & Gray, report of vehicle slide off into ditch, unknown injuries.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Spokane and 4th, report of vehicle for removal.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2 & Rumsey Rd., report of trailer with flat tire.

HARASSMENT: W. 6th Ave. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Cedar Creek Rd., complainant reporting burned items on sledding hill on USFS land.

THREATENING: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of tenant threatening complainant.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 211, report of large box in southbound lane of traffic.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Russell Dean Eldred, 59, Spokane, arrested out of county warrant.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Flowery Trail and West, report of truck off roadway on unplowed road, no plates.

ARREST: Lehigh Ave., Casey Allen Pierce, 45, Metaline Falls, arrested for domestic violence assault.

ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. N., report of vehicle in ditch on side, no one around.

Thursday, Dec. 29

Friday, Dec. 30 ARREST: 4th, George Lee Bonds, 62, of Newport was arrested for failure to appear.

ARREST: Hwy. 211, Robert Wayne Cline, 24, of Newport was arrested for failure to appear.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Ashenfelter Bay Rd., report of neighbor’s alarm going off, saw an unknown vehicle leaving area.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: S. Union Ave., Newport, report that neighbor’s dog has been left out all day with no food water or shelter.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Hwy. 211, report of females yelling at each other.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, report that dark grey Jeep Cherokee hit guardrail vehicle is disabled, non-blocking.

ACCIDENT: Spring Valley Rd., report of 911 transfer from Bonner County, vehicle slide off into ditch, non-injury.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. S., report of deer needing dispatched in the middle of northbound lane.

THEFT: E. 5th Ave., report of Christmas lights stolen out of yard sometime last night.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Jermain Rd., report that neighbor plowed a snow berm into middle of roadway.

ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. N., report of vehicle slide off.

ACCIDENT: Deer Valley Rd., report of vehicle slide off.

INTOXICATION: W. Pine St., report of intoxicated female, no winter wear, outside yelling.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Camden Rd., report of 12 horses in road.

West Bonner County

ELECTRICAL FIRE: N. Warren Ave., complainant can smell very thick electric burning smell, no smoke.

BURGLARY: Bear Paw Rd., Priest River

Saturday, Dec. 31 WELFARE CHECK: Hwy. 2, female states she saw a video of a murder on Facebook from a male who wanted to friend her.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, complainant states early this morning air was let out of three tires on her vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Sicley Rd., report computer was hacked and photos of complainant’s son were distributed over the Internet.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of dark colored Ford SUV parked partially blocking northbound lane.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: N. Scott Ave., report that white Toyota has been parked for over a week.

DECEASED PERSON: Lundberg Rd., report 91-year-old female passed away.

ACCIDENT: Leclerc Rd. N., vehicle slide off reported.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Coyote Trail, complainant heard what she believes were between 10-15 high powered rifle shots.

ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Thomas J. Torgerson, 25, was arrested on a warrant.

Monday, Dec. 26 TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Hwy. 2, Sandpoint, a 58-year-old male from Priest Lake was cited and released for failure to purchase a driver’s license.

Tuesday, Dec. 27 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hoop Loop, Priest River TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 57, Priest Lake SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Holiday Loop and Stoneridge Rd., Blanchard

Wednesday, Dec. 28 HAZARDOUS CONDITION, STANDBY: Hwy. 57, Priest River ACCIDENT, SLIDE OFF: Cedar Lane and Old Priest River Rd., Priest River

Thursday, Dec. 29 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Eastside Cutoff, Priest River TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 41, Blanchard

Friday, Dec. 30 NON INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy 2, Oldtown ARREST: High St., Priest River, John Legee, 59, of Blanchard was arrested for battery and driving under the influence.

Saturday, Jan. 31

POSSIBLE DUI: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report that dark Jeep SUV struck vehicle and then left.

RESCUE: Cobblestone Drive, Priest River, report of a rescue call in the water near the 300 block of Cobblestone Drive.

ANIMAL BITE: W. Pine St., Newport, male subject reports being attacked by dog in local alley unknown exact location.

INJURY ACCIDENT: Riversong Lane, Priest River, report of an injury rollover accident.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Hwy. 20, report of male and female at pull out, pushing each other.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: 5th Ave., report of two males in dumpster in their late 20s early 30s, slim, dark hair, dark coats.

ARREST: Lehigh Ave., Brenda Kay Wilson, 62, Metaline Falls, arrested on a local warrant.

HAZMAT: Lone Pine Rd., report of lab supplies dumped on side of road.

THEFT: McCloud Creek Rd., report of male subject walked up to property and stole gas out of a wood shed.

ARREST: W. 7th St. Robert Edward Nelson, 34, Newport was arrested for domestic violence in the 4th.

ARREST: Bayview Rd., Gene Paul Sturgeon, 45, Mead was arrested for criminal trespass.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Main St., caller reporting possible animal neglect.

FRAUD: Chrisann Lane, report of known subject has been using wife’s debit card.

VEHICLE PROWL: S. Spokane Ave., report of vehicle broke in to last night.

ACCCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. S., report of vehicle versus tree, non-injury tree blocking both lanes.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. N., report of tree blocking both lanes.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Deer Valley Rd., report of snowmobile left on side of road, no one around.

DRUGS: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of one in custody for possession of controlled substance.

HARASSMENT: W. 6th Ave.

AGENCY ASSIST: LeClerc

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Walnut St., Newport,

Rd., report of one vehicle up against a tree, non-injury.

ARREST: Jamie Lee Frescas, 38, was arrested for driving under the influence and hit and run of an unattended vehicle.

Sunday, Jan. 1

GRAND THEFT: Harriet St., Priest River TRAFFIC VIOLATION: S. Marian Ave., Oldtown, a 59-year-old man was cited for inattentive driving.

ARREST: Hwy 2, Oldtown, Jacqueline M. Wheeler, 53, of Sandpoint was arrested for driving under the influence.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

Sunday, Jan. 1 ACCIDENT, SLIDE OFF: Eastside Rd., Priest River ACCIDENT, SLIDE OFF: LeClerc Road, Oldtown

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2016425 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Case No. 16-7-00067-8 16-7-00068-6 NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (Termination) In re the Termination of MICHAEL PENNINGTON DOB 06/25/14 RUSSELL PENNINGTON, JR DOB 07/28/13 Minor Children TO: Russell Pennington, Sr., father A Petition to Terminate Parental Rights was filed on September 29, 2016; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on January 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Pend Oreille County Superior Court, 229 S. Garden Ave., Newport, WA 99156. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Termination Petition, call DSHS at 509 447-6220.

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2016451 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE NO. 16-5-00649-9 SUMMONS AND NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF PETITION/HEARING RE: RELINQUISHMENT OF CHILD/ TERMINATION OF PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIP In Re the Interest of: INFANT EDWARDS-SHERMAN, A child due to be born in January, 2017.

The State of Washington to the said: Emorald Jamison, alleged father of Infant Edwards-Sherman a child due to be born in January 2017, or anyone with a paternal interest.

You are hereby summoned to appear within thirty (30) days after the date of first publication of this Summons, and defend the aboveentitled action in the above-entitled Court, and answer the Petition of the Petitioner, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for Petitioner at the office below stated; if you fail to do so, judgment may be rendered against you according to the request of the Petition which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court.

The child, Infant Edwards-Sherman due to be born in January, 2017 in Newport, Washington. The child’s biological mother is Christina Edwards-Sherman.

The Court hearing on this matter shall be on the February 1, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., in the Spokane County Superior Court, Room 304, 1116 West Broadway, Spokane, WA 99260.

YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT ORDER PERMANENTLY TERMINATING ALL OF YOUR RIGHTS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED CHILD. You are further notified that any non-consenting parent or alleged father has a right to be represented by an attorney, and an attorney will be appointed for an indigent parent who requests an attorney.

In order to defend against this petition, you must respond to the petition by stating your defense in writing and by serving a copy on the person

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Continued from 5B NOTICE AND SUMMONS

BY PUBLICATION (Dependency) In re the Dependency of : HARLEY JAMES COLLETT D.O.B. 08/25/2015 Minor Child.

TO: Anyone Claiming Paternal Interest A Dependency Petition was filed on December 29, 2015; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: January 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m at Pend Oreille County Superior Court, 229 S. Garden Ave., Newport WA 99156. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5).

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

DATED this 28th day of October, 2016, by TAMMIE A. OWNBEY, Pend Oreille County Clerk.

Published in The Newport Miner on December 28, 2016 and January 4 and 11, 2017. (48-3) ___________________________ 2016394 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N

COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Case No.: 16-7-00059-7 16-7-00060-1 16-7-00061-9 16-7-00062-7 NOTICE AND SUMMONS

BY PUBLICATION (Termination) In re the Termination of : KENZIE SAVAGE-LUMPKIN DOB 03/30/14 CHRISTIAN LUMPKIN DOB 01/01/13 DOMINIC LUMPKIN DOB 08/24/10 LANCE JOSEPH M. SINKA DOB 01/12/09 Minor Children TO: Remmington Lumpkin and Lance Sinka A Petition to Terminate Parental Rights was filed on September 1, 2016; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: January 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m at Pend Oreille County Superior Court, 229 S. Garden Ave., Newport WA 99156. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHLDREN ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and 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 28th day of October, 2016, by TAMMIE A. OWNBEY, Pend Oreille County Clerk.

Published in The Newport Miner on December 28, 2016, January 4 and 11, 2017. (48-3)

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2016456 PUBLIC NOTICE S U P E R I O R C O U R T, S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N , C O U N T Y O F PEND OREILLE No. 16 4 00061 8 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 In the Matter of the Estate of GEORGE A. TYLER, Deceased The joint personal representatives named below have been appointed and have qualified as joint personal representatives of this estate. Any persons having claims against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the joint personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

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

Date of First Publication: December 28, 2016 Joint Personal Representatives: Darcy L. Tyler and Nadina M. Tyler Attorney for Personal Representative: J. Donald Curran

Address for Mailing or Service: Delay, Curran, Thompson, Pontarolo & Walker P.S. 601 West Main Ave., Suite 1212 Spokane, WA 99201 Published in The Newport Miner on December 28, 2016 and January 4 and 11, 2017. (48-3) __________________________ 2016458 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held January 18, 2016 at the district office located at 172 S. Shore Rd. at 10 a.m.

The purpose of said hearing is to discuss the 2017 budget. No changes have been made from the 2016 budget.

At said meeting, any District ratepayer may appear and be heard for or against said plan.

Bob Graham Chairman Board of Commissioners Published in The Newport Miner on December 28, 2016 and January 4, 2017. (48-2) __________________________ 201703 PUBLIC NOTICE 2017 MRSC ROSTERS SMALL PUBLIC WORKS, C O N S U LTA N T, and V E N D O R ROSTERS F O R PA R T I C I PAT I N G WA S H I N G T O N S TAT E L O C A L GOVERNMENT AGENCIES L O C AT E D I N E A S T E R N WA S H I N G T O N Continued on 7B

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Continued from 6B The Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MRSC) hereby advertises on behalf of local government agencies in Washington State (local governments) in Eastern Washington (Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Adams, Whitman, Garfield, Asotin, Spokane, Lincoln, Ferry Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties), including - but not limited to - cities (Title 35 RCW and Title 35A RCW), counties (Title 36 RCW), port districts (Title 53 RCW), water- sewer districts (Title 57 RCW), school districts and educational service districts (Title 28A RCW), fire districts (Title 52 RCW), transit agencies (e.g., Ch. 35.58 RCW, Ch. 36.57A RCW, Ch. 36.73 RCW, Title 81 RCW), and public utility districts (Title 54 RCW), for their projected needs for small public works estimated to cost $300,000 or less, and for consulting services throughout 2017. Additionally, MRSC advertises on behalf of some local government for their projected needs for vendor services throughout 2017. 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.

SMALL PUBLIC WORKS ROSTERS: Service categories include construction, building, renovation, remodeling, alteration, repair, or improvement of real property as referenced in RCW 39.04.155. Subcategories can be viewed on the MRSC Rosters website.

CONSULTANT ROSTERS: Service categories include architectural, engineering, and surveying services as referenced in Chapter 39.80 RCW, as well as other personal and professional consulting services.

Sub-categories can be viewed on the MRSC Rosters website.

VENDOR ROSTERS: Service categories include supplies, materials, and equipment not being purchased in connection with public works contracts and limited service contracts as referenced in RCW 39.04.190.

Subcategories can be viewed on the MRSC Rosters website.

Currently subscribing local government which have their Small Works Roster, Consultant Roster, and Vendor Roster hosted by MRSC Rosters: Adams County Public Hospital District No. 3, Asotin County Rural Library District, Bridgeport School District, Chelan County FPD 6, Chelan-Douglas PTBA, Cheney Public Schools (Cheney School District # 360), City of Airway Heights, City of Brewster, City of Cheney, City of Chewelah, City of East Wenatchee, City of George, City of Grand Coulee, City of Kettle Falls, City of Mattawa, City of Medical Lake, City of Millwood, City of Othello, City of Quincy, City of Royal City, City of Sprague, Enduris Washington, Ferry County, Medical Lake School District, Okanogan Conservation District, Okanogan County Public

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 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

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Currently subscribing local governments which have only their Small Works Roster and Consultant Roster hosted by MRSC Rosters: City of Colfax, City of Entiat, City of Leavenworth, City of Liberty Lake, City of Warden, City of Wenatchee, Eastmont Metropolitan Park District, Eastmont School District No. 206, Entiat School District 127, Foster Creek Conservation District, Grant County Fire District # 13, Grant County Fire District # 5, Grant County Port District #5, Grant County Port District #9, Lincoln County, Methow Valley School District, Newport Hospital and Health Services (Pend Oreille County Public Hospital District #1), Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center, Okanogan County Fire District No. 7, Okanogan Irrigation District, Pend Oreille County Fire District #4, Port of Chelan County, Port of Mattawa, Spokane Public Facilities District, Town of Conconully, Town of Lamont, Town of Rosalia.

Some or all of the local governments listed above may choose to use the MRSC Rosters service 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 (CFR), 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 26 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 on January 4, 2017. (49) __________________________ 201704 PUBLIC NOTICE File No.: Trustee: 7023.116577 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Grantors: The Heirs and Devisees of Jimmie Leroy Williams and Norma S. Williams, deceased Grantee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2003 0266947 Tax Parcel ID No.: 443009520019 Abbreviated Legal: L3 B2 MOON CK EST 1ST, PEND OREILLE CO., WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=se arch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-6064819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear. I. On February 3, 2017,

at 10:00 AM. 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 3 in Block 2 of the First Addition to Moon Creek Estates, Plat Book 3, Page 204, records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, Washington. Commonly known as: 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 01/21/03, recorded on 01/28/03, under Auditor’s File No. 2003 0266947, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from Jimmie Leroy Williams and Norma S. Williams, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Kootenai County Title Co., as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for Global Credit Union, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for Global Credit Union, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20150323381. *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 as of 9/26/2016. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount.

Monthly Payments $5,829.28 Late Charges $77.60 Lender’s Fees & Costs $988.92 Total Arrearage $6,895.80 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $810.00 Title Report $0.00 Statutory Mailings $234.36 Recording Costs $18.00 Postings $140.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,202.36 Total Amount Due: $8,098.16 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $64,327.73, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 01/01/16, 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 February 3, 2017. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 01/23/17 (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 01/23/17 (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 01/23/17 (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 Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 Jimmie Leroy Williams 603 West 15th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203-2112 Norma S. Williams 838 North Shore

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Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 Norma S. Williams 603 West 15th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203-2112 Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 Norma S. Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 991569394 Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Road Newport, WA 99156 Norma S. Williams 838 North Shore Road Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jimmie Leroy Williams 603 West 15th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203-2112 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 Unknown Spouse and/ or Domestic Partner of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Estate of Norma S. Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Norma S. Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 991569394 The Estate of Norma S. Williams 603 West 15th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203-2112 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Norma S. Williams 603 West 15th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203-2112 The Estate of Norma S. Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Norma S. Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Estate of Norma S. Williams 838 North Shore Road Newport, WA 99156 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Norma S. Williams 838 North Shore Road Newport, WA 99156 The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 603 West 15th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203-2112 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 603 West 15th Avenue Spokane, WA 992032112 The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 991569394 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Road Newport, WA 99156 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Road Newport, WA 99156 Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Newport, WA 99156-9394 Norma S. Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Newport, WA 99156-9394 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Newport, WA 991569394 The Estate of Norma S. Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Norma S. Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Newport, WA 991569394 David Dickmann, Personal Rep for The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 603 West 15th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203-2112 David Dickmann, Personal Rep for The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 David Dickmann, Personal Rep for The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Newport, WA 99156-9394 Shane P. Coleman, Attorney for The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 1605 East 6400 South Salt Lake City, UT 84121-2008 Shane P. Coleman, Attorney for The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 3021 South Regal Street, Suite 101 Spokane, WA 99223-4717 David Dickmann, Personal Rep for The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 08/10/16, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 08/11/16 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the Continued on 8B

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husband, Donald Stark, her sons Michael Stark (Kelsey) of Lake Stevens, Wash., Patrick Stark of Bellevue, Wash., her grandson, Jackson Stark, her brothers and sister, Jim (Chris) McNally, Mary (Tom) Lien, Tom (Cathy) McNally and her four nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her four cherished stepdaughters, Tammy Hankock, Lori Caperoon, Dani Boss and Sheri Blyther.

Theresa lived a joyful life and was universally admired for the manner in which she quickly connected with others through her elegant touch and her innate sense of caring peace. This was evident in the many friendships she forged throughout life

and in her close bonds with all family members.

This permeated her professional life as well as she worked for more than 34 years in financial services: North Coast Life Insurance, Safeco Insurance, Symetra Financial and AAA Washington. During this time, she served in multiple leadership and management roles and achieved numerous accredited designations. In 2015 she was the recipient of the AAA Washington Leadership award. AAA administrator and colleague, Don Beach, described Theresa’s ability to positively touch others: “Tess brought a lot of calm to a stormy place. She set an example by putting in all the hard work to learn her job and become a knowledgeable

Continued from 7B 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 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 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 tenantoccupied 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. Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900. Williams, Jimmie Leroy and Norma S. (TS# 7023.116577) 1002.288175-File No. Published in The Newport Miner on January 4 and 29, 2017. (49, 52) __________________________ 201705 PUBLIC NOTICE S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N D E PA R T M E N T O F E C O L O G Y (ECOLOGY) N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N T O CONSTRUCT A NEW AIR POLLUTION SOURCE Ecology received a permit application from Ponderay Newsprint Company to install an electric debarker/chipper and associated log yard operations. With this notice, Ecology seeks public comment on our preliminary determination that the permit application meets state air rules.

• Applicant: Ponderay Newsprint Company (PNC) • Location: 422767 SR 20, Usk, WA 99180, in Pend Oreille County.

• Affected Permits: The applicant’s air quality permit, Notice of Construction Approval Order 14AQ-E565, is being amended.

• Need for Change: The change would allow PNC to debark and chip logs on site and will also increase the truck traffic to and from the PNC site.

• Does the Change Meet Regulations?

Ecology’s preliminary determination is that this proposal conforms to all requirements as specified in state air regulations (Chapter 173-400 WAC, Chapter 173-460 WAC).

• SEPA Review: A State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review determined that this proposal does

and steady leader. She listened patiently and tried to do all she could to help people get through the day. She became and excellent coach, influential leader and resource for the AAA team.

She was a significant architect of our new training programs that have promoted improved customer interactions. It is difficult to imagine where we would be without her leadership and influence.”

Theresa had many loves in life. At the center were her husband, Don, and sons, Michael and Patrick. She was unusually close to her sister, Mary, and brothers, Jim and Tom, to her stepdaughters as well as to her Irish relatives, Milly McNally (aunt) and cousins, Padraig McNally, Maura McNally, Anne

not have a probable significant impact on the environment.

Where to Find Information: Copies of the Preliminary Determination, the Notice of Construction Application, the SEPA Checklist, the SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance, and other pertinent information are available for review at the following locations: • Online at: w w w. e c y. w a . g o v / p r o g r a m s / a i r / AOP_Permits/ERO_Permits/ero_ aop_permits.htm • Newport City Hall, 200 S. Washington Ave, Newport, WA • Department of Ecology Eastern Regional Office, 4601 N. Monroe, Spokane, WA The public is invited to comment on this action. Written comments will be accepted from January 4, 2017 through February 3, 2017. A public hearing will be held if Ecology determines there is significant public interest. For additional information on the project and to submit comments by email, contact the following: Air Permit: Jenny Filipy, jenny.filipy@ ecy.wa.gov, 509-329-3407 SEPA Review: Terri Costello, terri.costello@ecy.wa.gov, 509329-3550 Comments can also be mailed to Ecology’s Eastern Regional Office, 4601 N. Monroe, Spokane, WA 99205-1295.

To request ADA accommodation call 360-407-6800, 711 (relay service), or 877-833-6341 (TTY). Para asistencia en español: preguntas@ ecy.wa.gov Published in the Newport Miner on January 4, 2017. (49) __________________________ 201706 PUBLIC NOTICE C ity of N ewport N otice of V endor R oster and S mall W orks R oster Pursuant to Ordinance No. 957, the City of Newport maintains a Vendor Roster for purchasing materials, supplies and equipment, as well as a Small Works Roster for public works projects involving the construction, alteration, repair or improvements of public facilities. Once on the roster, contractors and vendors need not resubmit an application.

Applications for either roster may be obtained from the City of Newport, 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, WA 99156 or by telephone at (509) 447-5611.

Published in The Newport Miner on January 4, 2017. (49) __________________________ 201707 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 O F P E N D O R E I L L E C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G T O N SMALL WORKS ROSTER Pursuant to Washington State Statute RCW 39.04.155 and RCW 54.04.070, the Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County maintains a Small Works Roster of Contractors who wish to submit proposals for various contracts with an estimated cost not exceeding $300,000. The roster is comprised of contractors who have requested to be placed on this roster and who are properly licensed and registered to perform such work in the State of Washington.

Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County invites all contractors, who are not currently on the PUD’s Small Works Roster, and who are interested in performing small works construction and to contact the Contracts Administrator at 509447-9345. A form will be forwarded to all inquiries to be completed and returned to the Public Utility District

Garbett and John McNally. She enjoyed camping, frequent visits to her childhood home in Pend Oreille County, maintaining ties with long time friends and spending time with her family. She was also known to have a sense of adventure and independence.

Her siblings recall the pride she took at age 13 when she swam alone across a broad stretch of the Pend Oreille River and back in Ione one hot summer day.

She risked the swift currents and undertows to complete this journey not knowing that the horrified, watchful eyes of neighbors quickly reported this to her mother and father.

Predictably, there were consequences. However, this journey

for inclusion of your company in the Small Works Roster. Minority and women-owned contracting firms are encouraged to respond. Contractors who are currently on the Small Works Roster do not need to re-apply.

Published in The Newport Miner on January 4, 2017. (49) __________________________ 201708 PUBLIC NOTICE P ublic U tility D istrict N o . 1 of P end O reille C ounty V endor L ist Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, as required by RCW 39.04.190, is notifying the public of the existence of a vendor list and soliciting new vendors. The purpose is to seek vendors not presently on the District’s vendor list who can provide materials, equipment, supplies, or services for the District.

The vendor list consists of companies that provide materials, equipment, supplies, or services for the District, i.e. electrical equipment, office furniture, communication equipment, vehicles, hydroelectric equipment, building and facilities equipment, and other equipment and supplies and services.

Vendors not already on the list may obtain applications by contacting the Contracts Administrator at (509) 447-9345 or edugger@popud.org.

Published in The Newport Miner on January 4, 2017. (49) __________________________ 201709 PUBLIC NOTICE P R E - Q U A L I F I C AT I O N O F CONTRACTORS Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County requires all individuals or companies wanting to perform any construction or improvement to any electrical facility, distribution, transmission, substation work, communications, right-of-way clearing and maintenance of lines for the District to be “pre-qualified” as required in RCW 54.04.085.

In order to qualify to bid on the District’s projects, a person, firm, or corporation shall meet the following requirements: 1) Adequate financial resources, or the ability to secure such resources; 2) The necessary experience, organization, and technical qualifications to perform the proposed work; 3) The ability to comply with required performance schedules taking into consideration all of its existing business commitments; 4) A satisfactory record of performance, integrity, judgment, and skill to perform the proposed work; 5) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

Contractors may obtain an application by accessing the District’s website at www.popud.org or by contacting Eileen Dugger, Contracts Administrator, at (509) 447-9345 or edugger@popud.org.

Published in The Newport Miner on January 4, 2017. (49) ___________________________ 201710 PUBLIC NOTICE C ombined N otice of A pplication and A ction Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on December 7, 2016, received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA and associated documents from Darryl Sobota, and did on December 14, 2016 issue a Determination of

remained a personal symbol of what risk-taking and determination could accomplish in life even though she was wise enough not to repeat this particular one.

Theresa will be deeply missed by her family and friends as she leaves a lasting imprint of kindness, faith, strength and love in how she conducted her life.

A funeral Mass was held Saturday, Dec. 31 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bellevue.

Internment was at Holyrood Cemetery in Shoreline, Wash.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society on Theresa’s behalf would be much appreciated.

Sunset Funeral Home, Bellevue, Wash., was entrusted with funeral services.

Completeness for installation of a recreational dock and attached boat lift on the Pend Oreille River.

(FILE NO. SV-17-001), Location: 662 Open Skies Road, Newport, WA 99156; Sec. 27, Town. 32, Range 44. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on November 11, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355).

Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than January 19, 2017.

Required Permits: Shoreline Variance (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp of Engineers (USACOE) Dated: December 29, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on January 4 and 11, 2017. (49-2) __________________________ 2 0 1 7 11 PUBLIC NOTICE N otice of A pplication Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on December 27, 2016 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Seattle City Light and did on December 30, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Recreation Area Improvement Project (FILE NO. SSDP-17-001), Location: On the Pend Oreille River @ the Forebay of Boundary Dam, Metaline WA 99152; Sec. 10, Town.

40, Range 43. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www. pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Department Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than January 19, 2017.

Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) Dated: December 30, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner January 4 and 11, 2017.(49-2)