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PUD, newsprint mill clash over contract PUD wants $200 million in damages for anticipated mill closure designed to compensate for the crippling burden a sudden shutdown of the newsprint mill would cause the community, he said. Willenbrock said although Ponderay Newsprint Company has not given any formal indication they’re closing by 2017, a projection of power use supplied by PNC indicated they would use far less power in 2017, an amount so low as to indicate the company wouldn’t be operating its Usk

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NEWPORT – Will the Ponderay Newsprint Co. mill in Usk close by 2017? PUD General Manager Colin Willenbrock says it looks like it and wants the PUD to take steps to capture more than $200 million in “liquidated damages” due it in contracts between the PUD and the partners that own the newsprint mill. The damages are

mill, according to Willenbrock and senior PUD management. “This is new,” he said of the projected 2017 power use. “This is a signal (from PNC) that ‘we don’t think we can sustain.’” Willenbrock says that puts the company in breach of contract, as such a forecasted reduction in power needs is prohibited under terms of contracts signed more than 25 years ago. The contracts were not set to expire until 2027, he said.

Willenbrock said the PUD, through its attorneys, sent notice to Resolute Forest Products, the Montreal based managing partner of the newsprint mill, that they were in breach and gave them a chance to “cure” the breach by adjusting the projected power usage. Lake Superior Forest Products Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Resolute Forest Products Inc., owns 40 SEE PUD, 2A

Fire damaged forest closed to snowmobiles 92 miles of national forest trails still open BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – A big portion of the National Forest will be closed to snowmobile riders this season, according to Forest Service spokesman Franklin Pemberton. “It’s the Tower Fire area,” Pemberton said, referring to the area northeast of Newport. “There are hazardous trees and we can’t invite the public in when the trees are actively coming down.” Pemberton said there are still 92 miles of trails in the National Forest that people can use. He was optimistic

that most of the trees that are going to come down will have come down by next spring. “By spring it should be mitigated,” he said. He says the National Forest plans on doing quite a bit of trail grooming next spring. Longtime snowmobiler Dan Jones of Usk said there is a certain amount of risk in going into the woods in the best of conditions. “When you go out in the woods, you assume some liability,” Jones said. “Trees fall down even when there isn’t SEE FIRE, 2A

First baby of the year born at Newport Hospital

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Cameron Michael Humphrey is the first baby of 2016 in the Pend Oreille and west Bonner County area. He was born to Marissa and Bryce Humphrey of Priest River. He joins sister Desarai, 9.

NEWPORT – Cameron Michael Humphrey was born to Marissa and Bryce Humphrey Saturday, Jan. 2 at 5:47 a.m. He weighed 6 lbs., 6 oz. and was 20-1/2 inches long. He has one sibling, Desarai, 9. Maternal grandparents are Tami and Tom Kurylo and paternal grandparents are Val and Rick Humphrey. Humphrey is the winner of The Miner’s New Year’s Baby Contest, and the family receives the following prizes: 1 gallon of paint for the nursery from Selkirk Ace Hardware, $25 gift certificate from Ben Franklin, $25 savings account from Mountain West Bank, $10 gift certificate from Riverbank Family Restaurant, hair cut for baby from Connie’s Cuts, spa basket

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Newport Food Bank volunteer Barbara Rutland was in the holiday spirit as she put together a food box for Christmas.

Food banks review holidays, face New Year BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – With the holidays come and gone, and the New Year here, area food banks in Northeast Washington and Northern Idaho are tracking their output of food and setting plans for possible

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expansions and additions. “We’ve been very fortunate,” said Newport Food Bank Manager Pearl Pulford of holiday donations for food items and money. “Our community really supports the food bank.” According to Pulford, the food bank received around 2,500 pounds of food

donations for November and December and served 256 households for both months. “Our clients are across the board,” Pulford said of clientele demographics. “We have a lot of seniors that come in, a lot of single SEE FOOD, 2A

B R I E F LY Burn ban extended for seven eastern Washington counties SPOKANE – The Stage 1 burn ban in Pend Oreille, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Kittitas, Okanogan and Stevens counties is being extended to 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7 because stagnant air conditions could cause unhealthy air pollution. The Washington Department of Ecology has lifted the burn ban in Asotin and Walla Walla counties because air conditions have improved. Under a Stage 1 ban, all outdoor burning is prohibited including residential, agricultural and forest burning. Use of uncertified wood stoves, fireplaces, inserts, and other

uncertified wood-burning devices is prohibited unless they are a home’s only adequate source of heat. Certified wood stoves, pellet stoves and other certified woodburning devices are allowed.Call 866-211-6284 if you think someone is illegally burning or you are impacted by smoke.Up-to-date burn ban information is available at www.waburnbans.net. Ecology’s burn bans do not apply on tribal reservations, where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has jurisdiction. Call 800-424-4372 for tribal burn ban information or visit EPA’s Washington Burn Ban page on their website https://waburnbans.net.

Community force being organized PRIEST RIVER - Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler says people can help be eyes and ears to combat crime in the community. The Community Force is looking for volunteer men and women to help combat crime by volunteering in the area they live. People who vote at the Blue Lake Community Club and are interested in becoming involved are invited to call Republican Precinct Committeeman John Weyant at 208-610-5051 or Sheryl Kins at the Sheriff’s Office at 208-263-8417 Ext. 3049. Weyant will be setting up a meeting after the holidays for interested persons in the Blue Lake area at the Blue Lake Community Club. All other

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percent of Ponderay Newsprint Company. Resolute made some adjustments but not enough to indicate the Usk mill would be open in 2017, Willenbrock said. To Willenbrock and the PUD, that signaled the newsprint mill was closing. By not formally announcing it, the mill owners were acting out of their own self interest, without concern for the community, Willenbrock said in a written statement. “The decision appears to be focused solely on the financial desires of the ownership rather than the mill or this community,” Willenbrock said in the press release. “This radical approach by PNC ownership is disappointing as the PUD has been actively working with PNC to find a long-term solution that keeps them in business here in the County.” He said the PUD will continue to supply power to the newsprint mill under the terms of the contract through Jan. 31. Ponderay Newsprint Mill General Manager Myron Johnson said in a written statement that the company doesn’t believe it is in breach of contract. He said the newsprint mill has met its contractual obligations and will continue to do so. “Contrary to the District’s claims, it is PNC’s position that the contracts have not been terminated,” Johnson wrote. “PNC has taken no action to terminate the contracts and the District has no independent basis for termination. No liquidated damages are owed by PNC to the District. Therefore, the District remains fully obligated to supply power to the mill in accordance with the contracts.” Johnson wrote that be-

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people, a few homeless – it’s all ages.” In November the Newport Food Bank served 153 individuals ages 3 to 18, 270 individuals ages 19 to 54 and 192 individuals ages 55 and up. Pulford added the numbers were similar for December. In order to receive assistance from the food bank, clients must provide physical proof of address to show that they reside in Newport. No proof of income is required. For 2016 the food bank is looking at a possible walk-in cooler installation by partnering with the Newport Knights of Columbus. Located at 331 S. Washington, the food bank resides on land rented from Pulford, who lives adjacent to the facility. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The food bank has several refrigerators and a freezer, but Pulford said a walk-in cooler would maximize space

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– including the collection of damages,” Willenbrock said in a written statement. PUD Board President Rick Larson said the closure was anticipated. “We knew they would eventually start making the transition, but not like this,” Larson said. “We remain committed to finding a solution here.” Larson said PUD commissioners have only been recently updated on the situation. Willenbrock and PUD Director of Finance April Owen, PUD Director of Power & Risk Management Kimberly Gentle, assistant to the general manager Karen Willner and communications consultant Jeff Bell met with county commissioners to break the news Monday afternoon. “What can we do?” commissioner Mike Manus asked. Willenbrock said it was important that everyone was on the same page giving the same message. Manus said he and commission chairman Steve Kiss had already discussed having the Economic Development Council work on keeping the newsprint mill here. Kiss asked if there was an available source of electricity other than PUD that PNC might use. Gentle said there was an abundance of energy available in the northwest, so PNC could likely find power. “But we’re not Texas, we’re not totally unregulated,” Gentle said. “They can’t just go contract with someone else.” One of the advantages of contracting with the PUD is the predictability of cost. “They would bear the risk if they buy elsewhere,” she said. She said getting a power commitment and

price for more than 18 months at a time would be a challenge. Willenbrock said that the contracts between PUD and PNC are unique. He said when entering into the contract in the mid 80s the newsprint mill took all the risk and got all the reward from low priced power contracts. Kiss asked how much power PNC bought from the PUD. Willenbrock said about $20-$30 million annually. Willenbrock said the PUD was willing to make a deal. Currently PNC is obligated to buy power produced at the Box Canyon Hydroelectric Project, which sells for more than the open market charges partially because of licensing requirements and repairs needed at Box Canyon. He said the PUD is willing to negotiate. “Everything is on the table,” Willenbrock said. “It’s a question of whether they come to us or not.” County commissioner Karen Skoog said she hoped the county could find a creative solution, such as server farms, like the ones in Quincy. Manus said he remembered when Keytronics closed down years ago. “It devastated the community,” he said. He said a newsprint mill closure would likely have a similar effect. He said the Port of Pend Oreille would be affected. “It affects everybody.” Manus said if the mill did close, the county would likely have to make cuts, including a cut in employment. Kiss said the county has seen big employers come and go over the years. “If they leave, we’ll survive,” Kiss said. He said when a Cusick sawmill closed in the 1960s

and storage capabilities. “We’re still in the very early stages of talking about this project, so it’s not a for sure yet,” Pulford said. While the Newport Food Bank is looking at endeavors to benefit the facility, it’s a bit of a different story right across the train tracks in Oldtown, where the West Bonner County Food Bank (WBCFB) is looking for volunteers for the New Year. “We need volunteers, badly,” WBCFB Manager Karen Squires said. According to Squires, there are only five volunteers to run the food bank, which is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Help is also needed in picking up donated surplus from local grocery stores and operating the food bank’s thrift store. “It’s a lot of work and no one is getting paid,” Squires said. “The people who are doing it are doing it because they want to help their community, but

it’s a lot.” Though unable to provide an exact number at the time of the interview, Squires said monetary donations for the holidays were up this year as compared to last year. “Last year was really tight for everyone,” Squires said. “I think there’s a little bit more money going around this year.” The WBCFB served 3,000 people through November and December, giving out 250 holiday boxes. Like the Newport Food Bank, clients must provide proof of physical address. No proof of income is required. Food surplus, which includes perishables like produce and baked goods, are distributed to both Washington and Idaho residents, but monthly food boxes are distributed only to Idaho residents. “We see a lot of grandparents come in that have their grandchildren living with them, and larger families that have adult kids living with their parents,

or the parents have moved in with the children,” Squires explained. “We see quite a few homeless people too.” The food bank recently made the final payment on the property they purchased for $20,000 five years ago, where the facility resides at 103 N. Washington Ave. A walkin cooler that was donated by an individual in Spokane will be installed in spring 2016. “If people are interested in volunteering, we would appreciate that very much,” Squires says. In North Pend Oreille County, the Emergency Food Bank of Ione (EFBI) is looking at the possibility of a small expansion to its existing building that would allow for the addition of several freezers and another refrigerator. However, it’s currently just a thought, Secretary/ Treasurer Dortha Coleman said. Located at 201 Houghton St., the food bank resides rent-free on land owned by St. Bernard

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cause of paper mill closures on the West Coast, PNC currently has a solid order book and expects demand for newsprint to remain strong through 2016. PNC seeks to continue operations to meet this current market demand, but future market demand is unknown, according to Johnson. He wrote that PNC reserves its rights to amend power forecasts annually under the terms of the contracts. “Although it is clear that the District and PNC have a disagreement over the interpretation of certain language in the contracts, invoking the breach of contract and termination provisions is not in anyone’s best interest, particularly the community,” Johnson wrote. He wrote that the long-term relationship with the district has been mutually beneficial over the years and that both parties should leverage this relationship to resolve the disagreement over contract interpretation on an amicable basis. “PNC has reached out to the District to do so,” he wrote. Willenbrock said that PNC had sent another piece of information by email Tuesday, Jan. 5. He said the PUD was analyzing it. He said ultimately, the PUD wants to meet and confer with the newsprint mill owners by the end of the month. Willenbrock said that seeking damages was necessary to protect the community. “The relationship between the parties has always been firmly grounded in the principle that our general service customers cannot be harmed by PNC’s operations or eventual departure. We are taking prudent actions to enforce that principle

everybody thought it was the end of the world. But the county and its people coped. The same with the cement company, the mine closure and other big employers who left. Skoog said that ‘can do’ spirit helps. Manus offered to help out in Olympia if needed. He said he would be over there every two weeks during the legislative session. The PUD contracted with the law firm of Winston & Cashatt to handle the legal work associated with the liquidated damages claim, Willenbrock said. The legal work will be billed at a higher rate than the $250 an hour introductory rate Winston & Cashatt agreed to when Willenbrock went from being the PUD attorney to general manager. Willenbrock said the hourly rate will vary, depending on the specialties of the Winston & Cashatt attorneys involved. If the newsprint mill is found to be in breach of contract, Willenbrock anticipates the legal costs will be paid by them. The damage calculation includes two times the projected costs of providing power to PNC in 2016 – including a portion of the costs associated with relicensing the Box Canyon project. The multiplier represents the agreed upon remedy for capturing the burden associated with the long-term commitments and obligations by the PUD, Willenbrock said, a figure he estimates to be more than $200 million. PNC currently maintains $10 million in cash collateral under the contracts, he said. The damages would be used to pay costs of operating Box Canyon Dam for a period of time while the PUD explores options for the power.

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Catholic Church. “The church has been very good to us, so that (development) needs to be cleared with them first,” Coleman said. For the 2015 holiday season in November and December, Coleman said the food bank received $5,000 in donations. The facility, which is open one day per week on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m., serves an average of 60 families per month, which amounts to more than 200 individuals, according to Coleman. The EFBI doesn’t require clients to show proof of address, though records are kept of who utilizes the food bank’s services. The age range of clientele runs from 18 to 55. “That covers a lot of people,” Coleman said. “We don’t have a lot of people with infants or toddlers come in, but we don’t turn anyone away. “We’re thankful to have all the support we do, whether it’s donations or volunteers.”

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Last Year: The weather this week last year was slightly warmer and there was more sunshine. There was now snow, highs stayed in the mid to upper 30s and lows were in the mid 20s all week.

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Cougar spottings sketchy in Newport area One false, the other unconfirmed BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – What was reported as a cougar in the area of Quail Loop Road Wednesday, Dec. 30, turned out to be a case of falsely identified animal tracks, according to local Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Officer Severin Erickson. “We saw a combination of turkey and deer tracks at the scene were the cougar tracks were said to have been spotted, but we couldn’t’ find anything to positively

‘We were unable to find the tracks that had been reported, so it’s hard to say whether there was a cougar there for sure or not.’ Severin Erickson WDFW Officer

identify a cougar in the immediate area,” Erickson said. Another sighting of cougar tracks which was said to have taken place Monday, Jan. 4, but wasn’t reported until Tuesday, Jan. 5, was determined to in fact be a canine, said Erickson. The sighting supposedly took place near 1st Ave. in Newport. “A houndsman volunteered to inspect the tracks and found them to be from a dog ,” Erickson said. Erickson added that people who think they have seen a predator should report the sightings as soon as possible so authorities can better determine if there is any possible threat to humans and other animals. He also said that people should not feed wildlife, such as deer and turkeys, as it has the potential to attract predators

that feed on those ungulates. “I really can’t stress that enough; please don’t feed the wildlife,” Erickson said. “Predators like cougar and bear go where the prey is. If you or your neighbor are feeding deer or turkeys in your yard, there’s more possibility of bringing those predators closer to humans.”According to Washington State law RCW 77.36.030, a person may kill a predator such as a cougar, bear, or wolf to, “protect immediate threats to public safety or immediate threats to property. A person taking such action must have a reasonable belief that the animal poses a threat of serious physical harm, that this harm is imminent, and that killing the animal is the only reasonable available means to prevent the harm. If the predator is killed, it is property of the state and must be turned over to WDFW immediately. According to the WDFW website, there were three sightings of cougars in Pend Oreille County in 2015. The first one was reported on June 24 near Elk. The respondent reported that he shot a cougar as it was attacking his goat. Both animals died and a wildlife officer confirmed the kill and disposed of the carcass. The second sighting took place July 14, near Railroad Ave., in Ione. The respondent reported that she and her husband witnessed a cougar eating one of their chickens in their yard. Fish and Wildlife brought in a houndsman and the cougar was treed and killed. The third incident was reported Nov. 5, near Larch Lane in Cusick, where a young male cougar with a badly injured back leg was reported seen walking through a resident’s yard. Due to human safety concerns in a populated area, the cougar was tracked and killed. To report sightings or possible tracks of predators, contact the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Department at 509-4473151.

Man charged after holiday get together goes wrong BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Michael E. Brandstetter, 60, was free on his own recognize after pleading not guilty to second degree assault strangulation in Pend Oreille County Superior Court Thursday, Dec. 31. Brandstetter has no criminal history, prosecut-

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ing attorney Dolly Hunt told Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith, part of the reason she didn’t request bail. According to a statement of probable cause, law enforcement was called to a family get together Dec. 27 after dispatch received a call stating people were trying to keep Brandstetter from driving back to Seattle. Family members alleged he was drunk and in no condition to drive. According to the statement, Brandstetter became angry when no one wanted to discuss politics with him. He wanted to leave and drive back to Seattle.

When family members tried to keep him from driving, he allegedly attacked his nephew, who had walked him outside to calm him down. According to the statement, the nephew told law enforcement Brandstetter grabbed him by the neck with both hands. The nephew punched Brandstetter several times to get him to stop choking him, according to the statement. A deputy sheriff observed red marks on the nephew’s neck consistent with strangulation and the nephew’s bruised knuckle, consistent with punching someone in the jaw, according to the statement.

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Newsprint mill closure inevitable

he Ponderay Newsprint mill will close, sooner or later, regardless of what exactly its managing partner is trying to do by zeroing out power use projections for 2017. This is a reality that this community needs to come to terms with. But it’s not a reason to panic. As county commissioner Steve Kiss so levelheadedly pointed out Monday, Pend Oreille County and its surrounding communities have suffered worse fates, and survived. What’s most important is to plan for the closure, as the Pend Oreille PUD is doing. The mill’s closure will have a direct impact on most aspects of life here, not just the county government, or the utility, or the people who work there and their families. The wages earned at PNC are a boon to this region as the money earned by workers there is spent in our local economy. Pend Oreille County and its Economic Development Council should have been working on this for a while now, but it doesn’t appear that they are. When PNC does close, its facility could be used for a plethora of industries. The market will be flooded with trained, dedicated workers who presumably want to stay here in their homes. We need a concrete plan to follow, and an understanding of other options, in order to survive this, just like our forefathers have done numerous times in the past. -MCN

Love’s thrashing, and what licking my wounds has taught me Before we delve into this discussion, permit me to clarify a few pointers: Yes, love is wonderful. It can be not only giddy, but life-changing and affirming, like I imagine winning the lotto to be, but with making out and someone to put your cold feet on in bed at night (hey, I don’t make the rules, I just know that’s written into a relationship clause, somewhere). Having a romantic partner is a precious boon, sure. However, it is not necessary for a happy life. I wish someone had told me that when I was a teenager, but then I’m not sure if I would have believed S O P H I E ’ S them. Like so many, I drank the CHOICE Kool-Aid that supposedly held the promise that all you had to do was SOPHIA find “the One” and my life could beALDOUS gin in earnest. That all that had to occur was a “meet-cute” like I had seen in so many movies or read in so many novels. It’s just like the playground singsong rhyme says: find a tree with that certain someone, get to kissing, and love and marriage are soon to follow (thank God the baby carriage hasn’t arrived yet; that’s a whole other verse). Not only is a love not critical in order for a person to be content, but also it’s not guaranteed. Saying that everyone deserves someone who is not only their soul mate/best friend/jungle lover is like saying everyone deserves a Samsung Galaxy S6 just because they exist: it’s setting yourself up for a huge tantrum or feelings of doubt and insecurity when you don’t get what you want or think you are owed. As most of us know, life has very little interest in giving us what we want, but will continually dole out what we need. It’s a generous bastard that way. So, if you didn’t learn the lesson the first time, you’ll most likely get the chance to repeat it again until you do. Relationships are no different, and while I could write on about riding that carousel of dysfunction, my mom is most likely reading this, plus I want to get off. “Wow, Sophia, way to bloviate on your newfound hardcore romantic atheism,” you might observe. Again, romance is beautiful. If we all courted one another like we desire to be courted in our heart of hearts, the world would be a better place. But continually looking for validation in other people leads to heartache more often than not, and though it’s been a butt-kicker of a lesson, there’s relief and freedom in finally knowing that. Fall in love when you’re ready, not because you’re lonely, or because your parents just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, or because it seems like all your Facebook friends are doing it, and you don’t want to feel left behind. True love is not a fast food window that you can drive up to and expect to get a SEE SOPHIE, 5A

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YO U R O P I N I O N Purse returned intact To the editor, To the righteous person and the employees of Safeway in Newport, I send my thanks and assurances that there is a sense of honor in we human beings. I left my purse dangling on a cart and after shopping and depositing the bags into my car I sublimely drove home. Not until late that night did my consciousness tell me that I had not seen my purse and after racing through the house knew that I had left it on the cart at Safeway. Too late to call that night, but early the next morning I was assured by the person on the other end of the telephone that, “No one has

turned your purse in.” I felt almost devastated but drove to the store regardless. I pleaded with the person at the desk to look inside the locked room, which she did most willingly and, lo and behold came out with the purse. She asked my name for identification before returning the holder of all my charge cards, cash, driver’s license, Medicare cards; she returned my sanity to me. Need I say more than many thanks again and again. -Ruth Wagner Oldtown

Won’t survive terrorism if not prepared To the editor,

Re: There is no perfect defense against terrorism (Dec. 16) another asinine missive by Pete Scobby. “If we assess the (terrorism) threat realistically, there is no perfect defense. We need to accept terrorism like we accept bad weather.” Tell you what Pete, I do not accept bad weather, I watch weather reports and prepare myself by wearing rain gear. I know that is some pretty deep thinking for you but try it, it works. “We can look at risk of terrorism like any other risk associated with living. Every time we get into a car, we risk an accident.” Try using a seatbelt Pete, they work wonders in reducing injuries and insurance

certainly helps out also. “Around 2.5 million people die in America each year. The three latest terrorist attacks have killed 20 people. … Dying seems acceptable unless it’s from a terrorist attack.” Pete you sound like an apologist for ISIS. There may be no guarantee one can survive a terrorist attack if prepared but I do guarantee you that you will not survive it if you are not prepared. You might try by wiping yourself down with bacon fat; it could keep the terrorists away from you, others like the idea of filling a hollow point cavity of a .45 with bacon grease, which is a lot more effective. -John Weyant Priest River

Bonner GOP talks refugees, federal land, education BY JOHN F. WEYANT BLUE LAKE PRECINCT REPUBLICAN COMMITTEEMAN

SANDPOINT – Having canceled its November meeting due to the violent storm experienced across the area, the Bonner County Central Committee met Dec. 15 with agenda items addressing issues spanning the past two months. Chairwoman Danielle Ahrens commended Bonner and Boundary commissioners for passing their resolutions opposing refugee resettlement in Idaho until refugees can be reliably vetted. A record number of citizens opposed to refugee resettlement were in attendance at both commissioners’ meetings. Bonner County’s meeting had 100 attendees, Boundary County 325. The committee elected Dan Rose as precinct committeeman for the vacant Grouse Creek

precinct position, and Serena Archer for the vacant Teenage Republican Chair position. Archer gave a brief presentation about her background and her objectives. State Senator Shawn Keough, R-Sandpoint, was absent but provided a written statement on her recent appointment as Chairwoman of the Senate Finance Committee, Co-Chairmanship of the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee, and service on the Broadband Interim Committee and Justice Re-investment Oversight Committee. She further announced her intent to seek re-election in 2016. State Representative Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, related that she held three town hall meetings, a grange meeting, a coffee, a high school presentation, and radio interviews. Along with conservative legislators from across the U.S. she also attended

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Bill Cosby is being criminally charged with sexual assault in Pennsylvania, regarding an alleged incident 12 years ago. This is on the tail of about 50 women accusing the comedian and actor of sexual assault, most of which cases’ statute of limitations has expired.

a ProFamily Legislators Conference in Texas by David Barton’s Wallbuilders organization, discussing family values, religious freedom and conscience rights issues. She further advised of the newly created OtterPac, which is expected to target conservative incumbents and candidates, from state house to the precinct committee level. State Representative Sage Dixon, R-Ponderay, advised that as a member of the Education Committee he attends education conferences with legislators from many states and sees a trend toward decentralization of education policies in favor of local and state control. He also noted a growing movement in some states toward increased management or return of federal lands, particularly in Utah and Arizona. Commissioner Glen Bailey reported that the local Emergency Plan-

ning Committee has been busy dealing with fires, storms and power outage issues. He also advised that county commissioners have concerns about the recommendation by Planning and Economic Development Director Qualls for highdensity housing as one of his three objectives to improve Sandpoint’s economic situation. Commissioner Todd Sudick advised of a $5,000 legal fund to help in the effort of a growing number of counties to gain control of federal lands, and discussed the resolution passed by county commissioners to urge the Governor to halt the flow of refugees until a proper vetting process has been set up. He further announced his intent to run for reelection to the commissioner seat. Lake Pend Oreille School District School SEE BONNER, 5A

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Initiatives make deadline, need tabulation OLYMPIA - Sponsors of two initiatives to the 2016 Legislature delivered signatures to the state Elections Division Wednesday afternoon, one day before the Dec. 31 deadline. Initiative 732 aims to impose a carbon emission tax on certain fossil fuels. After delivering what the campaign said were 250,000 signatures in late October, I-732 sponsors turned in what one supporter said were about 100,000 additional signatures, for a total of roughly 350,000. I-735 seeks a federal constitutional amendment limiting money in campaign elections. I-735 state field director Steve Zemke said the campaign brought in nearly 330,000 signatures Wednesday, with a few more expected Dec. 31.

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five star meal in less than five minutes. Plus, if you can’t be happy with yourself, is it really realistic to expect someone else to do it for you? “Be the best you can be at just being you, and see who comes along,” was the counsel mom gave me, and it’s been my experience (sometimes to my chagrin) that she’s been right about everything (except MC Hammer pants, mom. They’ll never make a come back, or at least not one I’m willing to acknowledge). I know there are extenuating circumstances to every relationship, and it’s not my intention to play the professional. In fact, I’m quite certain that I know jack about them, really. Like many of us, I only know what doesn’t work for me, and the reeducation continues.

tion of legislative bills to be considered by the committees; and 3. a resolution to encourage legislation allowing removal of a precinct committeeman for malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance.

Board Chairman Steve Youngdahl reported that the federal No Child Left Behind policy has been changed to Every Student Succeeds, which is intended to provide more state and local autonomy. He also said that the results of an ongoing facilities review will soon be available. Other noteworthy activities are the creation of a Community Suicide Prevention Task Force consisting of 40 community members, officials, and professionals, and LPOSD’s efforts to create a Home School Academy. Kathy Rose added a report on the Idaho School Board Association’s resolution vote in Boise, noting that the Parental Rights resolution, originally containing wording to hold “parents at bay,” was reworded to give ISBA flexibility to expand or curtail parental rights. She noted that Youngdahl and LPOSD school board members voted for the resolution. The Central Committee discussed and approved three resolutions: 1. to encourage change of process for forming legislative committees in the Idaho State Legislature; 2. a resolution for presenta-

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B R I E F LY Selkirk places at Rogers SPOKANE – Selkirk Wrestling Team competed at Rogers High School in Spokane Wednesday, Dec. 30. Ryan Issakides took third place in the 101 pound class, Justin Chantry took second at 126 pounds, and Jared Taft and Zaryon Bubb took sixth place, in the 182 and 138 pound classes respectively. The Rangers wrestled at Freeman Tuesday, Jan. 5 after deadline. Look for results in next week’s newspaper.

Newport girls back on the court NEWPORT – After winter break, the Newport girls basketball team is back on the court. They hosted Freeman Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They travel to Medical Lake Friday, Jan. 8 and then to Deer Park Tuesday, Jan. 12. Both games begin at 7:30 p.m.

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Cusick senior Tyson Shanholtzer gets fouled as he goes up for a shot against Curlew at Cusick Saturday, Jan. 2. Curlew held off Cusick to take the 64-60 win.

Cusick loses to Curlew BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

CURLEW – The Cusick boys basketball team played one game over the Christmas break, traveling to Curlew for a Northeast 1B North League game Saturday, Jan. 2. The Panthers lost 64-60, partially as a result of a slow first quarter. “We need to get out with a better lead in the first quarter,” Cusick coach Rob Seymour said. “We seem to have a hard time with that. That’s what we need to

Selkirk boys runs over Clark Fork BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

CLARK FORK – The Selkirk Rangers beat Clark Fork 61-37 in a non league boys basketball game played at Clark Fork Saturday, Jan. 2. The first quarter was competitive. “Clark Fork was scrappy,” Selkirk coach Kelly Cain said. “They really

hustled.” That said, they were still outmanned by the more experienced Selkirk team. Selkirk took a 17-11 first quarter lead, extending that to 37-22 at the half. Clark Fork got two points back in the third quarter, when they outscored Selkirk 15-13, but Selkirk finished it with a 9-3 SEE RANGER BOYS, 7A

Priest River wrestling wins big at Freeman, Cheney BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

FREEMAN – It was a big week for Priest River Lamanna High School wrestling, starting out with a meet at Freeman High School Dec. 30 and competing at the Cheney Wrestling Tournament Saturday, Jan. 2. At the Freeman Classic Noah Jamison won the championship in

Newport wrestlers deal with injuries at Cheney meet BY SOPHIA ALDOUS

Newport boys basketball back in action NEWPORT – After a two-week layoff, the Newport boys basketball team returned to action with a game at Freeman after deadline Tuesday. We’ll have results in next week’s paper. Newport will travel to Medical Lake for a game Friday, Jan. 8 at 5:45 p.m., to Spirit Lake for a game with Timberlake Saturday, Jan. 9, at 5:30 p.m., and to Deer Park for a game Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 5:45 p.m.

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the 145-pound division. John Allen Noble and Trevor Rusho came in third at 120 pounds and 160 pounds, respectively. Brandon Downs won fourth place at 106 pounds and Riley DeMent came in fourth at 126 pounds. Josh Coombes came in sixth place at 182 pounds. Overall, the team placed

work on.” Not only didn’t Cusick have a lead, they trailed 17-10 at the end of the first quarter and 31-21 at the half. They were never able to make up that deficit, even with a strong second half. The Panthers outscored Curlew 18-16 in the third quarter and 21-17 in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough. Spirit White led the team with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Joe Cutshall had 11 points and nine rebounds. Cusick has a 2-3 Northeast 1B North

League record. They are 2-6 overall. The Panthers are in fourth place, behind Curlew (4-2), Selkirk (4-1) and Republic (4-1) and ahead of Inchelium (1-4) and Northport (0-4). Cusick will travel to play Odessa-Harrington Friday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 p.m. The Panthers are home Saturday, Jan. 9, for a game with Valley Christian that starts at 6 p.m. and travel to Inchelium Tuesday, Jan. 12, for a game that starts at 7:30 p.m.

Selkirk girls takes down Clark Fork BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

IONE – While Clark Fork jumped out to an early lead, Selkirk crushed them in a girls basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, winning 43-23. Clark Fork led 11-9 at the end of the first quarter, but Selkirk soon settled in and led

17-14 at the half. “We started slow, some of that was that the young Clark Fork ladies brought forth a high energy level and a good defensive effort,” Selkirk coach Jack Couch said. The Rangers outscored Clark Fork 26-9 in the second SEE RANGER GIRLS, 7A

Lady Spartans suffer two losses BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River girls’ basketball team lost two Intermountain League games this past week. St. Maries won 52-37 Saturday, Jan. 2, and Timberlake beat Priest River 49-19 Monday, Jan. 4. Priest River had 29 turnovers against St. Maries, which created 16 more shots for the Lumberjacks. “We couldn’t handle their press, which was a 2-2-1 full court, which is what we do,” coach

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Cusick boys basketball rolls over Curlew CUSICK – The Cusick girls basketball team beat Curlew 47-25 Saturday at home. Cusick jumped out to an early big-time lead, 21-2 at the end of the first quarter. Curlew managed just one point in the second while the Panthers scored 10. Curlew did

outscore Cusick 9-6 in the third and 13-10 in the fourth, but it wasn’t enough to overcome their deficit. Racheal Wynne scored 14 points for Cusick and Renee Wynne scored 11 points – including a three-pointer – and 10 rebounds. Jocelin Nenema scored 11. Gracie

Strangeowl added four, Chasity Williams scored three and Nicole Stensgar and Kaleigh Driver each added two. The Panthers travel to Odessa-Harrington Friday, Jan. 8, and then to Inchelium Tuesday, Jan. 12. Both games begin at 6 p.m.

CHENEY – The Newport High School Wrestling Team had individuals place second and third at the Blackhawk Invite Saturday, Jan. 3 at Cheney High School despite injuries. According to coach Steffen Ellison, there were 15 schools competing. “We did alright, but with injuries flaring up we couldn’t keep the team up to where I know we can wrestle,” Coach Steffen Ellison said. “We had some tough opponents from other schools.” Four wrestlers placed, including Tessa Pillers at second place, Kameo Battle at third place, Megan Mason at seventh place, Joe Luback at fifth place and Alex Solis with a at fifth place. “We are heading into a

busy month with lots of wrestling tournaments and duels and are getting ready to start working for state, which is coming up in about a month and a half,” Ellison said. Newport also wrestled at Freeman High School Wednesday, Dec. 30. Joe Luback took sixth place and Alex Solis placed second. Overall, the team placed 14th out of 17 teams. “The Freeman tourney went good,” said Ellison. “We wrestled smart and are really getting good with our moves and stamina. We had a great tournament with great wrestlers, and it shows the wrestlers who they will be going up against at districts, regional and state.” Newport will wrestle Lakeside at a home meet Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.

Spartans fall to St. Maries BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

ST. MARIES – The Priest River boys basketball team lost to St. Maries 62-43 Saturday, Jan. 2 at St. Maries. “St. Maries was a tough team,” Spartan coach Kevin Wylie said. He said the time off for Christmas break might have hurt the Spartans a little. He said the only player missing was Mason Clark, who is out with an injury, but he is a key player. “He plays a huge part on our team,” Wylie said. “He provides leadership, and can keep us controlled on the offensive end.” Priest River had trouble with the St. Maries defensive pressure. “St. Marie’s forced a lot of our turnovers,” Wylie said, with the Spartans turning the ball over 17 times in the

first half. The turnovers were reflected on the scoreboard, with Priest River trailing 3619 at the half. Wylie said Tommy Anselmo and Thomas Luckey both had a good game, with Anselmo leading the Spartans with 12 points. Luckey scored nine points, Hunter Hartwig scored eight, as did Anthony Storro. Wylie acknowledged the team is still a work in progress. “We are still learning a new system, and team chemistry,” he said. “We need to be stronger with the ball, and more aware of our opponent’s defensive strategy.” Priest River played at Kootenai Tuesday, Jan. 5, after The Miner went to press. We’ll have results in next week’s paper. They will play at Kellogg Friday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m.

S P O RT S C A L E N D A R WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6 SELKIRK WRESTLING AT WILBUR: 5 p.m. - Wilbur High School NEWPORT WRESTLING VS. LAKESIDE: 7 p.m. - Newport High School

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TUESDAY, JAN. 12 SELKIRK WRESTLING AT WILBUR: 5 p.m. - Wilbur High School NEWPORT BOYS BASKETBALL VS. DEER PARK: 5:45 p.m. Deer Park High School CUSICK GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. INCHELIUM: 6 p.m. - Inchelium High School SELKIRK GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. REPUBLIC: 6 p.m. - Republic High School PRIEST RIVER GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. KOOTENAI: 7 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School NEWPORT WRESTLING VS. FREEMAN: 7 p.m. - Freeman High School NEWPORT GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. DEER PARK: 7:30 p.m. - Deer Park High School SELKIRK BOYS BASKETBALL VS. REPUBLIC: 7:30 p.m. - Republic High School CUSICK BOYS BASKETBALL VS. INCHELIUM: 7:30 p.m. Inchelium High School

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RANGER GIRLS: Had good second half FROM PAGE 6A

4-1 Northeast 1B North League record and an overall record of 8-2. “We’ve been off to a good start,” Cain said, “but there’s plenty of season left.” The Rangers are tied for first in the league with Republic. They travel to play Almira/Coulee-Hartline Friday, Jan. 8. They return home Saturday, Jan. 6, for a game with Wellpinit. That game starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 the Rangers are on the road for a rematch with Republic, a team they beat by three when they met at Selkirk. That game starts at 7:30 p.m.

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fourth quarter. Cain was able to play a lot of players. “Everyone played a bunch,” he said. Bryce Seaney had a good game, leading all players with 17 points. Cole Dawson scored 15 points and grabbed a dozen rebounds. Logan Miller scored 12. Chris Desclouz and Austin Robertson also got on the scoreboard. Robertson scored four, as did Jacob Couch. Desclouz scored two, as did Braden Taylor. The Rangers have had a good season so far, with a

WRESTLING: At Kellogg next FROM PAGE 6A

sixth out of 17 teams. “He’s (Jamison) worthy of Athlete of the Week,” coach Jesse Hellinger said. “Noah showcased his skills and what the true meaning of a Spartan wrestler is. We’re very proud of him.” At the Cheney tournament Brandon Downs took first place, followed by John Allen Noble in second, Riley DeMent, Nate Nelson and Noah Jamison in fourth place, and Aaron Reyes, Trevor

Rusho, and Josh Coombes in fifth. “Brandon won every match by a pin and wrestled phenomenally,” Hellinger said. “He was in consideration for the outstanding wrestler award. He’s so coachable and works so hard. He truly has the heart of a Spartan and a smile as big as Texas.” Priest River will wrestle at Kellogg High School Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m., followed by a tournament at Riverside High School Saturday, Jan. 9 at 9 a.m.

half for the win. “We played without panic and found our way in the second half of the game, coming out victorious,” Couch said. “Our turn around was based on a great team defensive approach. Our defense feeds our offense. This team effort allowed for us to pull away and earn another win.”

Gabi Rick led the Rangers with 12 points, with Jenna Couch and Hannah Rick close behind with 11 each. Whitney Dawson scored four, Ellen Huttle scored three and Jennifer Goodnight hit two for the Rangers. The Rangers host Almira/CouleeHartline Friday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. and then hit the road. They play Wellpinit Saturday, Jan. 9 at 4:30

SPARTAN GIRLS: Very tough loss FROM PAGE 6A

Gary Stewart said. “They were huge (three players are 6 feet and taller) and outrebounded us big time.” Priest River’s free throws were five of 12, which didn’t help. “Our defense was pretty good, and didn’t give them much in their half court offense,” Stewart said. “It was our inability to handle the pressure, so we gave up a lot of lay-ins.” It was a tough loss for the Lady Spartans when they traveled to Timberlake High School Monday night. They lost 49-19. “We had 31 turnovers, shot 18 percent from the field,” coach

p.m. and then travel to Republic Tuesday, Jan. 12 to play at 6 p.m. Selkirk is in second place in the Northeast 1B North division, behind Republic.

“We believe that we match up well with ACH, and that it will be a very competitive game leading into the second round of league play,” coach Couch said.

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Stewart said. “The only bright spot was Alyssa Carey.” She had 10 points, hitting three for five from the three-point line. Timberlake led from the beginning with a 27-8 lead at the half. They scored 15 in the third quarter to Priest River’s seven, and outscored the Spartans 7-4 in the fourth. Avery Summers scored six, Genevieve Hurd added two and Catherine Gamma hit a free throw. The Spartans travel to Kellogg Friday, Jan. 8, to play at 5:30 p.m., and then host Kootenai in a non-league game Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m.

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Cameron Michael Humphrey was born to Marissa and Bryce Humphrey on January 2 at 5:47 a.m. Weight 6 lbs. 6 oz., 20.5 inches long.

Cameron and his family received the hospital’s “First Baby of 2016” award with gifts from area businesses. Newport Hospital & Health Services congratulatevs Marissa and Bryce on the birth of their son!

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FIRE: Unsafe conditions around lake due to fires FROM PAGE 1

a fire.” Jones says he is concerned that snowmobile access is being lost a little at a time. Jones wants people to know that there are areas to ride. He is worried that if people don’t come because they think the trails are closed, that will be used by the U.S. Forest Service to show a lack of demand. Pemberton said the Forest Service has no intention of permanently closing snowmobile trails. “We haven’t had a fire like this since 1929,” he said. Closing some trails is necessary for safety, he added. The Kings Lake Snow Park is open at the base

of Kings Lake, Pemberton said. There is a loop west of Browns Lake that has a groomed trail, as does Bead Lake. There is a trail from Bead Lake to Priest Lake. The 93 miles of open trails include 9.2 miles connecting Squaw Valley and Lamb Creek, 5 miles at Censalus Creek, 11.1 miles at Bowell-Kings Lake, 21.7 miles of the Bead Lake Loop, 13.8 miles of the Mystic Lake Loop, 3 miles of Bear Paw Ridge, 3.3 miles of Half Moon Lake Road, 6.3 miles of CCA and Browns Creek Road loop and 2.9 miles connecting Half Moon Lake Road and CCA Creek. Groomed snowmobile routes include: Ione to Metaline, Paupac/LeClerc, North Fork Chewelah

Creek and Flowery Trail are open. Ninebark is closed until further notice due to logging activity, possibly until late January. Kings Lake is partially open. About 42 miles of routes are closed on the Colville National Forest portion of the Tower Fire closure area including access to N. Baldy, S. Baldy and Pelke Warming Hut. Mill Creek, off the Tiger Highway, near Little Pend Oreille Lakes is open, as is Flodelle/Tacoma. Non-groomed snowmobile routes that are open

include: Slate Creek, Sullivan Creek and Harvey. A map of snowmobile routes open in the National Forest is available on the state parks website at www. parks.state.wa.us/440/Inland-Northeast-Southeast.

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for mom from Petticoat Junction, $50 Walmart gift card from Aerocet, Inc., $25 gift certificate for newborn assortment from Seeber’s Pharmacy, $20 gift certificate from Golden China, package of diapers from Mitchell’s

Harvest Foods, $20 gift card from Habitat for Humanity Colville Valley Partners, $25 gift certificate from Oldtown Hardware & Rental Center, $20 Safeway gift card from ET’s Thrift & Things, and 1 year subscription from the Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers.

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Special deadline Tuesdays 12 p.m. ROAD ATLAS Current, detailed road atlas, spiral bound with laminated cover. Pend Oreille County, Washington $29.50. Bonner County, Idaho $37.50. Sold at The Miner Newspapers, 421 South Spokane Avenue, Newport. (509) 447-2433. (49HB-alt tf) OLDTOWN AUTO SALES Let us sell your car, truck or recreational vehicle. We charge 10 percent or a minimum of $200. We get results! We also buy used cars, trucks and recreational vehicles. (208) 437-4011.(49HB-tf) CREATE’S JANUARY CLASSES Saturday January 16, 9:00 a.m. Cost $25- Make your own natural face and body skin products. Friday January 22, 9:00 a.m. Cost $20Beginner basket weaving class. Saturday January 23, 9:00 a.m. Cost $25- Macramé plant hangers. Call Create to register and get supply list. (509) 447-9277. 900 West 4th, Newport. (49) WASHINGTON LEGAL FORMS Available at The Miner Newspapers, 421 South Spokane, Newport. (509) 447-2433.(HB-alt-tf)

PEND OREILLE COUNTY DEMOCRATS AND OTHERS Meeting- January 9, 10:00 a.m., Create Arts Center. Information regarding March 26, 2016 caucuses. Potluck following. Beverages, dinnerware provided. Please bring favorite dish to share. Information: Gayle (509) 710-6493.(48HB-2) AFFORDABLE Tree and fire wood services. Storm damage clean up. Call Larry (208) 290-7361. Low on money? I barter. (49p) LOTS OF SNOW? Need your roof shoveled? Deck and patios too? Also, carpet laying, restretching, repair. Remodeling and finish work. Russ Bell and Andrew Bell, Fellowship Builders. (509) 671-0937. (49) MISSING REMINISCING? “Down Memory Lane” may not always make it into the paper, but it is on our Facebook page every week. Like us on Facebook today.(49HB-TF) WANTED 358 Norma Magnum loaded shells or reloadable brass. (509) 671-0343.(49)

The Road Division of Pend Oreille County sands and snowplows about 480 miles of maintained County Roads from three maintenance facilities: Newport(D1), Usk (D2) and Ione(D3). Road maintenance personnel provide snow and ice control services during the winter season. Equipment available includes: snowplows, sander trucks and graders. The road crews will work during normal work hours 6:00 am-2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Snow and ice control priorities will be collector and school bus routes first, then to other roads as time permits.

We are encouraging everyone to prepare and plan ahead for winter driving conditions.

PLOWING

BERM ACROSS DRIVEWAY

Snow plowing of non-maintained County roads, easement/ private roads and driveways will not be performed by County crews.

The County’s primary objective is to keep all roads open for safe travel. Whenever possible the operators try to minimize the size of the snow berm across driveways and private roads. However, the blade can only hold so much snow. The County does not have the resources available to remove snow berms from driveways and private roads.

SANDING

SNOW STORAGE

The County uses sand mixed with road salt to improve traction on Whenever possible the snow is stored behind the ditch line ice and to help the sand adhere to the road surface and prevent storage piles from freezing.

on the right-of-way. After the initial plow out graders will return and push snow back with a wing blade making room to plow succeeding snowfalls when time permits.

YOU CAN HELP Winter road maintenance is expensive, dangerous and time consuming. There are several ways the public can help make the County’s job safer and more cost effective: • Children love to watch snow removal operations- the large equipment, noise, lights and activity can be very exciting. Although operators are glad to have people watch, everyone should be cautioned to stay a safe distance away. The concentration required for efficient snow removal combined with the noise and types of equipment used means the operator may not see small children close by and an accident could result. Please encourage children not to build tunnels, forts or play in snow berms along the roadsides. • Residents who remove snow from their driveways or sidewalks are reminded that State Law prohibits placing snow or ice on any public road or sidewalk in a manner that impedes vehicle or pedestrian traffic or makes it unsafe. • If residents have vehicles parked on a roadway and there is a snowfall, please move it immediately. If you don’t it will most likely be bermed in and it will be your responsibility to shovel it out or the vehicle may be towed away if it creates a traffic hazard. • Any snowplowing obstructions such as rocks, fences, or planters within the roads right of way, should be removed for winter. Not only can they be destroyed by snow removal

operations, they can do substantial damage to snow plows. Owners of such obstructions are at risk should the County’s equipment by unnecessarily damaged. • Please place garbage cans a least ten feet inside driveway from the roadway edge. This will prevent hitting them or operators having to veer around them and not completely plowing the route. • Snow from resident’s property should not be stacked over the ends of culverts or drainage structures. Rapid warming cycles in winter could result in blocked ditches being unable to drain and local flooding could occur. • Mail boxes are occasionally damaged during snow removal operations. Damage due to poor construction, such as rotting posts or improper location, will be the responsibility of the property owner/resident. • Snow removal operations require the use of large, heavy, and noisy equipment used during periods of darkness usually accompanied by limited visibility caused by falling snow. Pend Oreille County operators are carefully trained and safety is stressed at all times. Drivers of automobiles should follow at a safe distance.

For further information, please call the Road Division’s Hot line at (509) 447-6464 or Public Works Main Office (509)447-4513, M-F 8 am to 4:30 pm. Please see www.accuweather.com for Current Conditions in the County

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B R I E F LY Open Mic at Pend Oreille Players this Friday NEWPORT – The monthly Open Mic at the Pend Oreille Playhouse has been moved to Friday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. to accommodate the New Year. Following Open Mics will resume the first Friday of each month. The Pend Oreille Playhouse is located at 236 S. Union Ave. Musicians, singers, actors, dancers, poets, and anyone who wants to perform are welcome. There is a $2 donation fee for admittance.

Family Library Night at Stratton Elementary Jan. 27 NEWPORT- Stratton Elementary School will host Family Library Night, Jan. 27th, 6-7:30 p.m. The public is invited to participate in Literary Karaoke, enjoy snowman cakes and hot cocoa, make a beaded snowman necklace, and bring a story or poem to read on the karaoke machine.

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Newport School District Superintendent Dave Smith chats with staff at an all staff breakfast Monday, Jan. 4, at Newport High School. Smith told them he had completed work on his PhD.

Newport school district superintendent receives PhD NEWPORT - Newport School District superintendent Dave Smith recently received his doctorate in Education Leadership from Washington State University (WSU) after completing an online program that he began in May 2011. “It’s been a personal goal of mine for a long time,” Smith said, adding that a doctorate will enable him to teach at a collegiate level, but he had no desire to leave his position as superintendent.

“I want to be here for a while,” he said. Smith was working on his doctorate when he was hired by the Newport School district about a year ago. He studied on the weekends and after work hours. “I missed a lot of things with my family so I could do this, and the staff here (NSD) has been very supportive of my efforts,” Smith said. Smith already received a Master in Education Administration from WSU.

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Soroptimist Crab Feed this Saturday NEWPORT – This year’s Soroptimist Crab Feed will be at the Cork and Barrel Public House on Washington Ave. in downtown Newport, next to City Hall, Saturday, Jan 9, from 4-6 p.m. There are 4 p.m. or the 6 p.m. seatings. Tickets can be purchased at Seeber’s Pharmacy, Owens, Mountain West Bank and Cork and Barrel Public House, or by calling 509-671-2552. “We have more room, wine and beer are available for purchase, there is now a family seating area for families with youth under 21 years of age,” said Sandy Loskill. “It’s bigger and better.” The dinner features All You Can Eat Crab, garlic bread, baked potatoes, green beans and coleslaw. The price of each ticket is $25, with $10 tickets for children under 10. “You may have heard that Pacific Crab is in short supply, but we have 450 pounds reserved just for Newport Soroptimists,” Loskill says. Only 175 tickets are available for each seating, so people are advised to buy tickets now. During the dinner Soroptimists will be selling raffle tickets, $1 each or 6 for $5. There is a wide selection of gift baskets available at each seating for dinner guests to win. All of the proceeds of the Crab Feed go to support the many service projects that Soroptimists do each year in the Newport/Priest River area. These projects include providing two scholarships each year for Newport High School seniors, Girl of the Month awards for Newport High School seniors who have done outstanding academic, leadership and community work. An award is given to an outstanding eighth grade graduate, and the Soroptomists support the Priest River Young Woman of the Year award.

Precipitation well above normal for month of December NEWPORT – Precipitation for the first time since early last spring was not only above normal, but well above normal, according climatologist Bob Lutz. “Even in the mountains, snow packs were deeper than they were

all of last winter,” Lutz says. This was because of a powerful storm track, which was aimed right at the Northwest. In one week alone, between Dec. 3-12, Lutz says his station, located west of Highway 211 north of

Sacheen Lake, received a combined precipitation total of 5.25 inches. “On Dec. 15, all of that moisture changed to mostly snow, and we received plenty of it,” Lutz says. In a 10-day period ending Dec. 24, more than

LOOSELY KNIT LOCATION: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

HOSPITALITY HOUSE SENIOR POTLUCK LOCATION: Noon - Newport

CELEBRATE RECOVERY LOCATION: 5:30 p.m. - House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LOCATION: 6 p.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital

25 inches of snow fell at this station, making for a beautiful white Christmas, he said. However, power outages became quite problematic because of falling trees as a result of heavy snow accumulations. There were only four

days during the month that were totally precipitation free, but December did end on a dry note as strong high pressure intensified over the region, essentially shutting down the parade of storms off the Pacific into the Northwest.

Lutz sends out observational weather data. He says the highest temperature at his place was 52 degrees on Dec. 8 and the lowest was 8 degrees Dec. 30. Lutz says 5.27 inches of rain and 36.5 inches of snow fell in December.

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CLASS LOCATION: 4 p.m. Create Arts Center

WE E K AH EAD WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6 ROTARY CLUB LOCATION: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS LOCATION: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance

BINGO LOCATION: 6 p.m. Priest River Senior Center

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

PEND OREILLE KIDS CLUB LOCATION: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

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

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

COMPUTER BASICS FOR ADULTS LOCATION: 10 a.m. to Noon - Newport Library

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

STORY TIME LOCATION: 10:30 a.m. - Blanchard Library

NEWPORT MASONIC LODGE LOCATION: 7:30 p.m.

AL-ANON LOCATION: Noon - American Lutheran Church PINOCHLE LOCATION: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS LOCATION: 4 p.m. Create Arts Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LOCATION: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport CALISPEL POST 217 LOCATION: 6 p.m. - American Legion in Cusick BASIC MEETING LOCATION: 6 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center PEND OREILLE ROCK AND GEM CLUB LOCATION: 6 p.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park PRIEST RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE LOCATION: 6 p.m. 1710 9th St., Priest River

THURSDAY, JAN. 7 PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN LOCATION: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

FRIDAY, JAN. 8 HAPPY AGERS MEETING AND POTLUCK LOCATION: Noon - Priest River Senior Center STORY TIME LOCATION: 3 p.m. - Newport Library DANCE CLASSES LOCATION: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING LOCATION: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church AL-ANON LOCATION: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-946-6131 FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE LOCATION: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

SATURDAY, JAN. 9 KIDS MOVIE CLUB LOCATION: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - Newport Library HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY LOCATION: 1 p.m. Priest River Senior Center

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

AA MEETING LOCATION: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown

STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK LOCATION: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

NEWPORT YOUTH LOCATION: 4 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School

OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP LOCATION: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport DUPLICATE BRIDGE LOCATION: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport

SUNDAY, JAN. 10

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

MONDAY, JAN. 11 EVERGREEN ART ASSOCIATION LOCATION: 10 a.m. Riverbank Restaurant

PRIEST RIVER LIONS LOCATION: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LOCATION: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LOCATION: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick BLANCHARD GRANGE MEETING LOCATION: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Grange

TUESDAY, JAN. 12 BLANCHARD STITCHERS QUILTING GROUP LOCATION: 10 a.m. - Blanchard Inn WRITERS GROUP LOCATION: 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS LOCATION: 4 p.m. Create Arts Center WEIGHT WATCHERS LOCATION: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport PINOCHLE LOCATION: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LOCATION: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church SPIRIT LAKE LODGE NO. 57 LOCATION: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13 ROTARY CLUB LOCATION: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS LOCATION: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance

CATION: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center AL-ANON LOCATION: Noon - American Lutheran Church HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS DIAMOND LAKE CLUB LOCATION: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King

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“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

JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE

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

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m. Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m. (Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Dale Wise - 509-447-3687

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

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

NEWPORT TOPS LOCATION: 8:30 a.m. - Hospitality House FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP LOCATION: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

PRIEST RIVER LIONESS LO-

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

www.pocoparishes.org Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m. Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. - 4:00 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.

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

STORY TIME LOCATION: 10:30 a.m. - Blanchard Library

WEAVERS’ GROUP LOCATION: Noon to 3:30 p.m. Create Arts Center

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

Newport Church - Corner of Lilac Lane & Hwy. 20 North Head Elder Gilbert Navarro (509) 447-4755 Sat. Morning Services Sabbath School 9:30 • Worship 11:00 NACS THRIFT SHOP (509) 447-3488 PO Valley Church School (208) 437-2638

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Worship Service 10 a.m. (509) 447-4338

PEND OREILLE GRACE FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY 2 tim 2:15 God’s word rightly divided 208-610-3193 • 509-671-1716 509-671-1436

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LOCATION: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport SPIRIT LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY LOCATION: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-665-5921 for locations

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time September - May AWANA - Tuesday 5:30 p.m. The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm

HOUSE OF THE LORD

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. “United Generation Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6 p.m. Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.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.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT Human happiness consists only in drawing closer to the Threshold of Almighty God, and in securing the peace and well-being of every individual member, high and low alike, of the human race. ‘Abdu’l Bahá Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

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

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Don’t let cold and flu ruin the season With winter in full swing, along with the unpredictable cold and flu season, it’s important to add staying healthy to your list of things to do. To help answer your most pressing queries, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of the Emmy Award-winning talk show “The Doctors,” answered the following questions.

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Q: Do nasal mists cause the rebound effect? A: Nasal mists are drug-free and derived from natural ingredients – they contain only salt, sodium bicarbonate and water. They are non-addictive and do not cause any rebound congestion. Q: I have been experiencing nasal congestion for days. It’s

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so bad that now I’m unable to blow my nose. How can I find quick relief? A: Saline irrigation is an excellent way to relieve this sort of nasal congestion. Using either a saline nasal spray or a neti-pot ought to help flush out your nasal passages and help loosen your congestion. Q: I use saline mists and other medications when I need to

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for my children, but how else can I ease the symptoms of stuffy noses and sore throats? A: Helping little ones feel better when they are sick is always a priority for parents. How best to help is often dependent on the cause. Some traditional treatments that can help soothe and clear stuffy noses include chicken soup or warm drinks with a

little lemon or honey, although you should not give honey to a child less than one year of age. You should also make sure the house is kept at a comfortable temperature and perhaps consider a humidifier if you are in a dry climate. Finally, always make sure your children are staying hydrated and eating well.

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Senior Activities January

1 2 • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at Hospitality House • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at Priest River Senior Center • Noon to 4 p.m.: Hospitality House Open for Activities

• 1-4 p.m.: Cards at Priest River Senior Center • 6:30 p.m.: Bingo at Ione IOOF Hall

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OBITUARI ES Clifton Harold Churchill PRIEST LAKE

Clifton “Cliff” Harold Churchill of Priest Lake lost his battle to cancer on Dec. 30, 2015. He was 55. Churchill Cliff was born April 5, 1960, in Riverside, Calif., to Deloris and Harold Churchill. He was the youngest of six. His siblings are Clinton Churchill of Arizona, Clayton Churchill of Priest River, Cheryl Smith of Newport, Cory Bidwell of Priest River, and Carlene Needs of Priest River. Cliff’s father died in 1991 and his mother is living with his sister Cory outside of Priest River. He moved to Priest River at the age of 8. He attended school in the Priest River School District. Cliff married Doris Bramwell Oct. 5, 1992. Cliff and Doris had a son, Travis Churchill, on June 19, 1991. Doris and Cliff got legally separated. Cliff met Teresa Armack and spent his last 18 years with her and her three daughters, Jessica Smith, Amanda Smith and Courtney Smith. Cliff always loved the woods and the Priest Lake area and moved there with his family where he lived until he passed. Cliff spent most of his time helping in the Priest Lake community, doing things from mechanic work to being a handyman. Cliff spent his last two years helping around the Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Priest Lake. Cliff lives on in the heart of his mother, brothers, sisters, children and grandchildren. Cliff was truly loved by all of his family and friends. He will be missed by all.

Keith J. Henry SPOKANE

Keith J. Henry passed away into the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Nov. 18, at North Central Henry Care Center in Spokane. He was 82. He was born to Maude and Lloyd Henry of Coleridge, Neb., on Aug. 13, 1933, and was raised there. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He returned to the U.S. and met and married his wife Joan in Spokane in 1955. He finished his time of service there, at Ft. George Wright. His passion was photography and he owned and operated Libby Photography from 1969 to 1996. During his lifetime he held leadership positions in three churches and in the Spokane Professional Photographers Association. In 1996 he and his wife retired to their home on the Pend Oreille River near Ione. He is survived by Joan, his wife of 60 years; daughter Connie (and Kevin) Cleaveland; sons Roy Henry and Ron (and Bree) Henry; brother Darrell, sister Carol; seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Ione Baptist Church, Jan. 9, at 11 a.m. Memorial gifts may be made to the Ione Baptist Church Sanctuary Refurbishment Fund, P.O. Box 306, Ione, WA 99139.

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Avis Jean Bowers

Legion, Kaniksu Post No. 144, the Post Service Officer, and Post Commander. He became the Washington State Department Com-

mander in 2006-2007. As an elected member of the National Executive Committee, he was fiercely dedicated to veterans’ rights

and benefits; unyielding in fighting for their cause. Roy was preceded in death by his parents and his chosen father, Merle

Webber, as well as four siblings, Patrick, Doug, David and Patsy. SEE OBITUARIES, 8B

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Avis Jean Bowers passed away Dec. 29. She was 85. Avis’ journey started Oct. 27, 1930, in Minnesota. Her family migrated to Southern Idaho and eventually relocated to Northern Idaho, settling in Priest River. Avis and Lee, her husband of over 50-years, raised their children in Oldtown. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents (Andrew and Alice Johnson) and by two brothers, one of whom was an infant, and Kenneth at the age of 18. She fell asleep in her passing knowing it was not the end of her journey, and understanding she still had a wonderful future awaiting her. She is survived by four children: Michelle, Laura, Mitchel and Jill. There are nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, along with Cary Smith, a very close nephew. Avis will be greatly missed by all. Some of her family’s best memories were in Avis’ kitchen; the smell of homemade bread, cinnamon rolls and pies. No one made better potato salad. Her knowledge of the English language made her an avid crossword puzzler and Scrabble player. She was talented at a variety of needlework and was also a seamstress. She also enjoyed fishing at all the local creeks. Avis was nurturing and after raising her babies continued her work as a nurse’s aide at the Newport Hospital. She loved caring for others and especially enjoyed infants and the elderly. She remained faithful in her belief of God and His promises. A memorial for Avis will be held at the Newport Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 1:30 p.m. Revelation 21:4 “He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.”

Marvin “Roy” Layton METALINE FALLS

Marvin “Roy” Layton, who turned 70 in December, left this earthly world Jan. 1. He was surrounded by loved ones Layton who gently assisted him towards his new journey. He was born to Earl Vleet Layton and Hazel Maxine Quimby in Klamath Falls, Ore. Roy spent his entire life serving his country and community with love and devotion. He was known for his pride of country, law, and armed service. He started his career in law enforcement while in the U.S. Air Force, during two tours in Vietnam. He later joined the Eagle Point Police Department, moving to the Talent PD and Phoenix PD, in Oregon. Afterwards he joined the law enforcement community of Pend Oreille County, where he served as deputy sheriff, Forest Service officer, and school resource officer. He spent a great deal of time volunteering for community services such as Town Marshall, Deputy Coroner, Fire Commissioner for Fire Dist. 2 and EMT, both in Pend Oreille County. He gave his time to the Boy Scouts as well. Roy was a lifetime member of The American

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.

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AGENCY ASSIST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of subject shooting windows out.

MONDAY, DEC. 28 TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. N., report of tree blocking both lanes on corner. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 31, report of disabled vehicle stopped in roadway. ACCIDENT: Deer Valley Rd., report of vehicle slide off. ACCIDENT: Coyote Trail, report of vehicle slide off. ACCIDENT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of hit and run. BURGLARY: Deer Valley Rd., report of burglary in barn. ERRATIC DRIVER: LeClerc Rd. S., report of vehicle unable to maintain lane travel. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Driskill Rd., third party report of verbal argument between male and female. DISTURBANCE: LeClerc Rd N., report of a disturbance. ABANDONED VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of abandoned vehicle. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, report that unknown male left vehicle parked at complainants’ house. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Spring Valley Rd., report of footprints in the snow circling residence. ABANDONED VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of abandoned vehicle. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 7th St., report of juvenile being harassed. DISORDERLY: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of disorderly subject. VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of vehicle prowl. ARREST: Samantha A. Burgess, 29, of Newport was arrested for failure to comply.

TUESDAY, DEC. 29 TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of horse running down highway. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of tree partially blocking roadway. ACCIDENT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of hit and run. FIRE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of smoke coming from ceiling. ACCIDENT: Deer Valley Rd., report of vehicle slide off. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of backpack left in lobby. WANTED PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights,

ARREST: Joshua E. Hicks, 30, of Metaline was arrested for driving under the influence. ACCIDENT: Quail Loop Rd., Newport, report of two-vehicle accident with no injuries. ACCIDENT: Buck Creek Rd., report of two-vehicle accident with no injuries. THEFT: Juanita Lane, reported theft of items in mailbox. ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. N., report of vehicle slide off with no injuries. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of tree blocking one lane. ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. N., report of one vehicle slide off. HARASSMENT: Mill Yard Rd., report of known subject harassing complainant.

THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of theft.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Kings Lake Rd., report of vehicle parked by complainant’s gate, complainant reportedly saw three people get out but not sure where they went. ACCIDENT: Kings Lake Rd., report of work vehicle in ditch no one around need tow. ARREST: W. Walnut St., Newport, Steven Dale Diamond, 44, of Oldtown was arrested on a warrant.

launch, respondent says it looks like they may not have made it back last night. DISTURBANCE: N. Spokane Ave., report of neighbor that continues to bang on complainant’s door. ERRATIC DRIVING: Hwy. 2, report of blue Ford Explorer passing in no passing zones at high speeds.

NOISE COMPLAINT: W. 6th

VEHICLE PROWL: Kings Lake Rd., report of two vehicles broken into at Snow Park.

ASSAULT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of assault at casino.

AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 395, assist WSP with vehicle accident.

WEAPON OFFENSE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Davis Rd., report of teenage boy spinning brodies on four-wheeler and no helmet.

ASSAULT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights INTOXICATION: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights STRUCTURE FIRE: Gray Rd. DISTURBANCE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of an intoxicated male refusing to leave the bar.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of possible injuries involving vehicle vs. deer. FOUND PROPERTY: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a found loaded firearm. THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of theft.

FRIDAY, JAN. 1 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30 FISH AND GAME: Quail Loop, report of cougar hanging out in the area. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report that vehicle slid off roadway and hit power pole; lines are on the vehicle.

AGENCY ASSIST: S. Easy St., assist on possible burglary. ABANDONED VEHICLE: Hwy. 31, report of two unoccupied vehicles partially blocking the roadway. STRUCTURE FIRE: Davis Lake Rd., report of structure fire.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, report of abandoned older truck left on property.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Scotia Rd, report of tree blocking roadway.

TRESPASSING: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of trespassing.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: Nicholson Rd., report of unoccupied vehicle blocking roadway.

HARASSMENT: W. 6th Ave., report of harassment. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 31, report of subjects illegally cutting firewood and vehicle is partially blocking the highway. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 211, report of tree blocking north bound lane of travel. HAZMAT: W. Walnut St., report of fuel spill. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Bench Rd., report of someone at complainant’s door banging on it and complainant is home alone. ARREST: Bradley Remington Lumpkin, 30, of Oldtown was arrested on local felony warrants. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 6th, report of suspicious vehicle. RECOVERED VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, recovered stolen vehicle. ABANDONED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of gold Mazda on side of highway with flashers on.

THURSDAY, DEC. 31 ARREST: LeClerc Rd. N., Michele R. Wilks, 52, of Spokane was arrested for driving under the influence. ABANDONED VEHICLE: Scotia Rd., report of white Suburban left in complainant’s driveway for three days.

AGENCY ASSIST: S. Shore Diamond Lake, assist Bonner County with traffic stop. POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle with no lights on swerving all over roadway. THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a theft of a wallet last night. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Davis Lake Rd., report of footprints in the snow going up to garage. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Deer Valley Rd., report of subject plowing neighbor’s driveway too long. ARREST: Hwy. 2, Patrick W. Strickland, 41, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence. VEHICLE THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

SATURDAY, JAN. 2 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Quail Loop, Newport, report that three pit bull type dogs won’t let complainant out of his front door. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of black truck pulling trailer that is overloaded swerving and speeding. VEHICLE FIRE: E. 4th St., report of vehicle on fire in the driveway; no one inside. VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

BOOK AND RELEASE: Anthony Charles Grotjohn, 24, of Sagle was booked and released for driving with a suspended license.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Scott Ave., Newport, report of male in all black prowling the area.

AGENCY ASSIST: S. Garfield Rd., Airway Heights, assist lone Airway Heights Police Department unit on a domestic violence assault.

FIREWORKS: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, neighbors shooting off fireworks.

ARREST: Union Ave., Newport, John A. H. Watson, 83, of Blanchard was arrested on a warrant.

WEAPON OFFENSE: W. Pine St., Newport

SUNDAY, JAN. 3 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Diamond Lake, report of truck with empty trailer at boat

WEST BONNER COUNTY

MONDAY, DEC. 28 NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS

TUESDAY, DEC. 29 ACCIDENT: Old Priest River Rd., report of a slide off. ARREST: Robert Lipska, 42, of Priest River was arrested on a warrant and for providing false information to law enforcement. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 57, Priest River, report of traffic hazard. ACCIDENT: Dufort Rd., Priest River, report of a non-injury accident. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake, report of a slide off.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30 ARREST: Hwy. 41, Oldtown, Cody A. Sebert, 26, of Newman Lake was arrested for reckless driving and an out of county warrant. ARREST: Hwy. 2, Priest River, Roger Lee Hacklander, 47, of Priest River was arrested for domestic battery.

THURSDAY, DEC. 31 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 57, Priest River

FRIDAY, JAN. 1 ACCIDENT: Blanchard-Elk Rd., Blanchard, report of one vehicle collision into a tree. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: N. State Ave., Oldtown, during a traffic stop for an equipment violation, an Oldtown male was cited and released for minor in consumption of alcohol and a Priest River male was cited and released for minor in consumption of alcohol, having an open container and drugs.

SATURDAY, JAN. 2 RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, Priest River

SUNDAY, JAN. 3 ACCIDENT: Dufort Rd., Priest River, report of a slide off. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, report of an unknown injury crash.

PU BLIC M E ETI NGS WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6 DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road SACHEEN LAKE SEWER AND WATER DISTRICT BOARD: 3 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211 OLDTOWN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT BOARD: 5:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. Dalkena Fire Station No. 41 DIAMOND LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: 6:30 p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2 IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

THURSDAY, JAN. 7 BONNER COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COM-

MISSION HEARING: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint

MONDAY, JAN. 11 PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 6: 6 p.m. - Furport Fire Hall, 7572 LeClerc Road

MISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building WEST BONNER LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 9 a.m. - Priest River Library PORT OF PEND OREILLE COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. Usk, 1981 Black Road PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Noon - Priest River Library

OLDTOWN CITY COUNCIL: 6:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall

NEWPORT SCHOOL BOARD: 5 p.m. - District Offices

CUSICK TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

PEND OREILLE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION HEARINGS: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

TUESDAY, JAN. 12 BONNER COUNTY COM-

WEST BONNER WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT: 6:30

p.m. - Oldtown City Hall METALINE FALLS TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Metaline Falls Town Hall WEST BONNER LIBRARY BOARD: 7 p.m. - Priest River Library LACLEDE WATER DISTRICT: 7:30 p.m. - Laclede Community Hall

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13 PEND OREILLE CEMETERY NO. 1: 8:15 a.m. - E. 100 Circle Drive, Newport PEND OREILLE CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building BONNER COUNTY DEMOCRATS: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint METALINE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

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The Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MRSC) hereby advertises on behalf of local government agencies in Washington State (local governments), including NEWPORT - but not limited to - cities (Titles 35 MINI-STORAGE RCW and Title 35A RCW), counties (509) 447-0119 (Title 36, RCW), port districts (Title 53, RCW), water and sewer districts Enter at Hwy 41 and (Title 57 RCW), school districts and 1st Street educational service districts (Title Lighted & Secure 28A RCW), fire districts (Title 52 In-Town Location RCW), transit agencies (Ch.35.73 RCW), and public utility districts (Title 54 RCW), for their projected needs for small public works $300,000.00 or under and consulting services throughout 2016. Additionally, MRSC OFFICE/ advertises on behalf of some local R E TA I L government for their projected needs Space available for vendor services throughout 2016. Continued on 5B now! Timberline C e n t e r, P r i e s t River, between Ace Hardware and Floral TraYou too can Advertise Weekly for only $8.75 Call 447-2433 ditions. 1,240 square feet. Call Ruth (208) 448MASSAGE THERAPY ATTORNEYS 1914.(49-TF) Law Office of Denise Stewart The Willows - Massage & Bodywork Studio

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY

YA R D S A L E S All yard sales are in the Hot Box, last page of Section A.(49-tf)

Wills, Trusts, Probate, Medicaid, Business 414 W. 3rd Street, Newport, WA (509) 447-3242

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

COUNSELING EVENTSFESTIVALS P R O M O T E YOUR REGIONAL EVENT for only pennies. Reach 2.7 million readers in newspapers statewide for $275 classified or $1,350 display ad. Call this newspaper or (360) 515-0974 for details. Place your classified or display ad with The Miner and it will appear in both newspapers - The Newport Miner (Pend Oreille County) and The Gem State Miner (West Bonner County). (509) 447-2433.

Pend Oreille County Counseling Services Substance Abuse Treatment/Prevention/Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Offices in Newport & Metaline Falls (509) 447-5651

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

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

Wayne Lemley, D.D.S.

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

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services

1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

Molly Gunsaulis, D.D.S.

Dentistry for Children 15404 E. Springfield, Ste 102 Spokane Valley - (509) 922-1333

Judy C. Fredrickson, RN, LMP Newport -- (509) 671-7035

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY Priest River Rehab Services

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

Core Physical Therapy

at Club Energy • Newport Gary Schneider PT • (509) 671-3122 Monday thru Friday By Appointment

PODIATRIST -- FOOT SPECIALIST Dr. Brent A. Clark

Patients seen at Newport Hospital twice a month 509-924-2600 -- Call for appointments

PRINTING Printing & Design . . . at The Miner

We Have a Million Ideas for Our Customers! 421 S. Spokane, Newport -- 447-2433

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

REAL ESTATE Richard Bockemuehl

Century 21 Beutler - Waterfront Office (509) 321-1121 • Cell (509) 951-4390

HEARING AID CENTERS Professional Hearing Center

JOB OPENING

The Selkirk School District is accepting applications for the position of High School Assistant Baseball Coach. Information and application materials are available at www.selkirk.k12.wa.us or Selkirk District Office, 219 Park Street, PO Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 (509) 446-2951. The Selkirk School District is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Jorgen Bang H.I.S. (866) 924-3459, Spokane Valley

Hearing Center

Deer Park, WA (509) 276-8859 Spokane, WA (844) 327-4335

MASSAGE THERAPY Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy

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

VICTIMS ASSISTANCE Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services

Serving victims of all crime and the homeless Office 447-2274, 24 hr Helpline: 447-5483

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL American Institute of Clinical Massage Get your license in Idaho or Washington Post Falls, Idaho (208) 773-5890 AICM.edu

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of White Salmon, City of Yakima, City of Yelm, Clallam Transit System, Clark County, Clark County Fire District #13, Clark County Fire District 5, Clark Regional Wastewater District, Cle Elum - Roslyn School District No. 404, Coal Creek Utility District, Columbia County Fire District #3, Covington Water District, C-Tran (Clark County Public Transportation Benefit Area), Darrington School District, Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District, Dieringer School District, Duvall-King County Fire District 45, East Jefferson Fire Rescue, Eastmont Metropolitan Park District, Eastside Fire & Rescue, Edmonds School District #15, Enduris Washington, Ferry County, Fort Worden Public Development Authority, Franklin County, Glacier Water District, Grant County Port District #9, Grapeview School District #54, Grays Harbor County Fire Protection District No. 2, Grays Harbor Fire District No. 10, Grays Harbor PUD (Public Utility District No. 1 of Grays Harbor County), Grays Harbor Transportation Authority, Griffin School District #324, Hartstene Pointe Water Sewer District, Highland School District #203, Highland Water District, Highlands Sewer District, Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton, Housing Authority of the City of Longview, I-COM 911 (Island County Emergency Services Communications Center), Island County Fire District #1 (Camano Island Fire & Rescue), Jefferson County, Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 2, Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 3, Juniper Beach Water District, King Conservation District, King County Fire District No. 2, King County Fire Protection District #47, King County Housing Authority, King County

Continued from 5B Brier, City of Buckley, City of Burien, City of Burlington, City of Carnation, City of Castle Rock, City of Cheney, City of Chewelah, City of Clyde Hill, City of Colfax, City of Connell, City of Covington, City of Des Moines, City of DuPont, City of Duvall, City of East Wenatchee, City of Edgewood, City of Everson, City of Federal Way, City of Fife, City of Fircrest, City of Forks, City of George, City of Gig Harbor, City of Gold Bar, City of Grand Coulee, City of Granger, City of Granite Falls, City of Hoquiam, City of Ilwaco, City of Kalama, City of Kelso, City of Kenmore, City of Kennewick, City of Kent, City of Kettle Falls, City of Kirkland, City of Lake Forest Park, City of Lakewood, City of Langley, City of Long Beach, City of Lynnwood, City of Marysville, City of Mattawa, City of Medical Lake, City of Mercer Island, City of Mill Creek, City of Milton, City of Monroe, City of Mukilteo, City of Normandy Park, City of North Bend, City of North Bonneville, City of Oak Harbor, City of Oakville, City of Olympia, City of Orting, City of Othello, City of Pacific, City of Port Angeles, City of Port Orchard, City of Port Townsend, City of Puyallup, City of Quincy, City of Rainier, City of Renton, City of Richland, City of Ridgefield, City of Roslyn, City of Roy, City of Royal City, City of Sammamish, City of SeaTac, City of Sedro-Woolley, City of Sequim, City of Shelton, City of Shoreline, City of South Bend, City of Sprague, City of Stanwood, City of Sultan, City of Sumner, City of Tenino, City of Toppenish, City of Tukwila, City of Vader, City of Vancouver, City of Waitsburg, City of Washougal, City of Wenatchee, City of Westport, City

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Water District #90, King County Water District No. 45, King County Water District No. 54, Kiona-Benton City School District, Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority, Kittitas County Fire District #7, Kittitas County Fire District No. 2, Klickitat County Fire District 3, Lake Forest Park Water District (King County Water District #83), Lake Stevens Fire, Lake Stevens Sewer District, Lake Washington School District #414, Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District, Lakewood School District No. 306, Lynnwood Public Facilities District, Marysville Fire District, Mason Conservation District, Mason County, Mason County Fire District 5, Mason County PUD No. 1, Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics (Mason County Public Hospital No. 1), Mason Transit Authority (MTA), Mid-Columbia Library, Mountain View Fire & Rescue District #44, Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District, Newport Hospital and Health Services (Pend Oreille County Public Hospital District #1), North Beach Water District, North Country EMS, North Kitsap Fire & Rescue, North Kitsap School District, North Perry Avenue Water District, North Whidbey Fire and Rescue, Northshore Fire Department, Northshore Utility District, Okanogan Conservation District, Okanogan County Public Hospital District #4, Okanogan Irrigation District, Olympic View Water & Sewer District, Orting School District #344, Pend Oreille County, Pend Oreille County Fire District #4, Peninsula Housing Authority, Peninsula Metropolitan Park District, Pierce County Fire District #18 - Orting Valley Fire and Rescue, Pierce County Fire Protection District 6, Port of Bremerton, Port of Browns-

ville, Port of Chehalis, Port of Chelan County, Port of Coupeville, Port of Edmonds, Port of Everett, Port of Friday Harbor, Port of Kingston, Port of Olympia, Port of Port Angeles, Port Townsend School District # 50, Prosser Public Hospital District (PMH Medical Center), Puget Sound Educational Service District #121, Quincy School District, Renton School District, Ronald Wastewater District, San Juan County, San Juan County Fire District #3, San Juan County Fire Protection District #2, San Juan County Fire Protection District 5, San Juan Island Library District, Seattle Housing Authority, Sedro-Woolley Housing Authority, Shoreline School District, Si View Metropolitan Park District, Silver Lake Water & Sewer District, Silverdale Water District, Skagit County, Skagit County Fire District 13, Skagit County Sewer District #1, Skyline Hospital, Skyway Water & Sewer District, Snohomish Conservation District, Snohomish County Fire District #26, Snohomish County Fire District #3, Snohomish County Fire District #4, Snohomish County Fire District #5, Snohomish County Fire District #7, Snohomish County Fire District 17, Snohomish County Fire Protection District No. 21, Snohomish County Housing Authority, Snohomish County Public Hospital District 2, Snohomish Health District, Snohomish School District, Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District, Snoqualmie Pass Utility District, South Kitsap Fire and Rescue, South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue, South Pierce County Fire and Rescue - Pierce County Fire Protection District #17, South Whidbey Fire/EMS, South Whidbey Parks Continued on 7B

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• Brakes • Air Conditioning • Oil Changes • Engine Repair • Transmission Repair • Full Service

• Engine Performance • Electronics • Diagnostics • Steering & Suspension • Exhaust Service

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208-448-1914

Carpet • Vinyl • Ceramic Tile Hardwood Counter Tops • Blinds

40 High St., Priest River, ID 208-448-0112

Timberline Shopping Center 5479 Hwy 2 • Priest River, Idaho

Dog Grooming

Electrical Services

RCE 48 S. S Treatt St. S Priest St Prie Pr iest stt River 208-448-0818 Mon - Fri. 8am-4:00pm Sat. by Appt.

River City Electrical

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FREE Estimates Matt Dahlin

Pawsitively Posh Pet Salon

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Fuel

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Concrete

Digital Photos

Dog Boarding

Jake’s Chimney Sweep and Mountain Stove

Spokane Rock Products

CHANDREA FARMS

Elk, Washington

DO-IT-YOURSELF DIGITAL PHOTO CENTER 4x6 30¢ CD $149 ® BEN“OurFRANKLIN Variety Shows”

www.jakeschimneysweep.com

(509) 292-2200

Oldtown, ID • (208) 437-4822

Electrical Services

Equipment

Concrete • Sand • Gravel

Serving Eastern WA and North ID

Cliff McDermeit

509-447-2244 | 208-263-0582

Eagle Electric

Fred Simpson President & Owner

39102 N. Newport Hwy.

BONNER SAW & POWER EQUIPMENT Open: Tuesday - Friday 8:30-5:30 Saturday 8:30-2:00 Closed Sunday & Monday

Cell 208-540-1134 Office 208-443-3165

Priest Lake fredeagle@ymail.com www.eagleelectriccorp.com

Husqvarna and Echo Chain Saws 682 High St., Priest River (208) 448-1522

Fuel

Glass

Heating/AC

Priest River Family Oil

Priest River Glass

INCLUDE: • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline HOME DELIVERIES INCLUDE: • Stove Oil • Furnace Oil • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline Propane, Lubricants, Filters and Fuel Additives Available On-Site

Commercial • Residential

• Heat Pumps • Geothermal

WINDSHIELDS WHILE-U-WAIT Mon-Fri. 7-5 Sat 8-12

Priest River

Flood Services WATER

CLEAN-UP DRY OUT RESTORE

Floors & More, Inc

ID CONTRACT #25081 WA CONTRACT #EAGLEES065PI

(509) 671-2276

24 hr. Commercial/Public Card Lock Fuels

Delivering l Propane & Fuel to All of Pend Oreille & Bonner Counties!

Chimney

YOUR HEATING COOLING & REFRIGERATION EXPERTS RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Carrier

• Furnaces • Radiant Heat

Wood Stoves - Gas Stoves - Pellet Stoves & Oil Furnaces Available • We Service All Major Brands • Air Leakage Testing Available

Installations • Service Free Quotes

Kevin Johnson 24/7 Emergency Service 208-255-9580

Dog Boarding & Training Send your dogs to the Farm to play while you are away!

We are celebr celebrating 10 years of service for Pets and People, Too!

Cell 509-710-8939 Newport

www.chandreafarms.com

Flood Services

HOUSE FLOODED - BROKEN PIPE?

Flood Dryout Services Mold Inspection & Remediation Remodeling & Repairs Friendly Pre Purchase Home Inspections Insurance Claims Consulting

Brooks Swanson (CMI) (CMRC) General Contractor RCT-13983 ALLAMA5940N5

(208) 448-2950

Idaho RCE-12308 Washington-FLOORMI974J1

AMERICAN SERVICES

Log Homes

Painting

Log or Natural Wood Homes

LIBERTY PAINTING

Repaired & Refinished Cob Blasting, Pressure Wash Cleaning, Oils, Stains, Chinking, Caulking, Complete Drywall & Painting Service

Brad & Nancy Firestone

Conscientious & Reliable

Repaints Interior • Exterior New Construction

Licensed in WA & ID

Bonded • Insured • WA #AMERIEH901G

2459 Hwy.2 • Oldtown

218 Cedar St. Priest River, ID 208-448-1812

208-448-2511

509-684-8764 • 509-680-1188

WA. Contr. No. PRIESRG132NZ

24 Hour Service: 509-671-6952

Lic# FIRESD*210C1

Larry Liberty (208) 437-3353 (208) 755-8588

Pet Grooming

Plumbing

Printing

Recycling

Roofing

Shuttle

Printing & Design at The Miner Layout Services to Full Color Printing

DU-MOR RECYCLING

208-437-3513

WIND WALKER Mobile Pet Grooming

208-640-9081

LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED #KARDOP*051K6

Storage

509-447-4962

Toilets - Portable

Licensed, Insured & Bonded

SNOW & TREE REMOVAL

208-946-8457

Resident Manager Highway 57 ~ 1 1/2 Miles from Hwy. 2 (208) 448-1273

Rent by the day, week, biweekly, month

(208) 448-2290

Monday • Wednesday Thursday • Friday Fares: $300

Schedule rides 24 hrs. in advance during office hours: 8:30am-5pm

N 6404 Perry • Spokane (509) 489-6482

Eastern WA & Northern ID • WA #RivalR*932KH • ID #RCE6539

SPECIAL MOBILITY SERVICES

Veterinary Tree Service

Veterinary

PEND OREILLE VETERINARY CLINIC

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

Portable Service Portable Chemical Toilets 2654 E. Hwy 2 • Oldtown, ID

NEWPORT & SPOKANE

Joe Jones (208) 610-6653 Jeff Nelson (208) 610-6656

Excess

PRIEST RIVER MINI STORAGE 5 Sizes

lonepineloghomerestoration

New Construction & Recover

“Where our High Standards Meet Yours”

Corner of Hwy 2 & Spokane Ave. (509) 447-2433

WindWalkerGrooming.com

Snow Removal

1-800-858-5013

1-877-264-RIDE (7433)

Quality veterinary care for your pets and barnyard friends.

21+ Years Experience Best Rates

• Hazardous Tree Removal • Snow Plowing • Storage Unit Rentals • Storm Cleanup

Dan Herrin D.V.M.

(208) 437-2800

(208) 437-2145 Small & Large Animal Medicine & Surgery Brian Dockins DVM

217 N State Ave. Oldtown, ID

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Continued from 6B and Recreation District, South Whidbey School District #206, Southwest Snohomish County Public Safety Communications Agency, Spokane Conservation District, Spokane County Fire District 8, Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency, Sunland Water District, Sunnyside Housing Authority, Tacoma School District #10, The Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center Public Facilities District, The Port of Orcas, Town of Conconully, Town of Coulee City, Town of Coulee Dam, Town of Coupeville, Town of Eatonville, Town of Friday Harbor, Town of Hunts Point, Town of Ione, Town of La Conner, Town of Lamont, Town of Mansfield, Town of Marcus, Town of Odessa, Town of Riverside, Town of Rosalia, Town of South Prairie, Town of Springdale, Town of Waterville, Town of Wilkeson, Town of Woodway, Town of Yacolt, Town of Yarrow Point, Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District, University Place School District, Valley Regional Fire Authority, Waitsburg School District, Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District, Water District 119 of King County, Waterville School District #209, West Benton Fire Rescue (West Benton Regional Fire Authority), West Pierce Fire & Rescue (Pierce County Fire District No. 3), West Sound Utility District, West Thurston Regional Fire Authority, Whatcom Transportation Authority, Woodinville Fire & Rescue, Woodland School District #404. Currently subscribing local governments who have only their Small Works Roster and Consultant Roster hosted in the MRSC Rosters database: Alderwood Water & Wastewater District, Bainbridge Island Fire Department, Ben Franklin Transit, Benton County Mosquito Control District #1, Benton PUD, Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics (Snohomish County Public Hospital District No. 3), Chelan County, Chelan County Public Hospital District #2, City of Auburn, City of Battle Ground, City of Bellingham, City of Cle Elum, City of Dayton, City of Edmonds, City of Enumclaw, City of Ephrata, City of Everett, City of Kittitas, City of La Center, City of Lacey, City of Lake Stevens, City of Leavenworth, City of Liberty Lake, City of Maple Valley, City of McCleary, City of Medina, City of Millwood, City of Moses Lake, City of Mount Vernon, City of Mountlake Terrace, City of Newcastle, City of Nooksack, City of Omak, City of Poulsbo, City of Prosser, City of Ruston, City of Snohomish, City of Snoqualmie, City of Soap Lake, City of Tumwater, City of University Place, City of Warden, City of West Richland, City of Woodland, Cowlitz County Fire District 6, Cross Valley Water District, Eastmont School District No. 206, Edmonds Public Facilities District, Elma School District No.68, Entiat School District 127, Evergreen School District #114, Fife School District, Fisherman Bay Sewer District, Foster Creek Conservation District, Grant County, Grant County Port District #5, Grant County Port District No.1, Highline Water District, Holmes Harbor Sewer District, Jefferson Transit Authority, Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority, Key Peninsula Metropolitan Park District, King County Fire Protection District #34, King County Water District #117, King County Water District No. 111, Kitsap Conservation District, Kitsap County, Kitsap County Sewer District No. 7, Kitsap Regional Library, Kitsap Transit (Kitsap County Public Benefit Transportation Area Authority), Kittitas County Conservation District, Kittitas County Fire Protection District 6, Klickitat Valley Health, Lacey Fire District 3, Lakewood Water District, Lincoln County, LOTT Clean Water Alliance, Mason County Fire District 9, Mason County Fire Protection District No. 6, Mason County PUD No. 3, McKenna Water District, Mercer Island School District #400, Meydenbauer Center (Bellevue Convention Center Authority), Midway Sewer District, North County Regional Fire Authority, North Mason School District #403, Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center, Olympia School District, Pend Oreille County Fire District #8, Pierce Conservation District, Pierce County Library System, Point Roberts Water District No. 4, Port of Grapeview, Port of Hoodsport, Port of Kalama, Port of Mattawa, Port of Port Townsend, Port of Poulsbo, Port of Shelton, Port of Skagit, Port of Tacoma, Samaritan Healthcare, Skagit Transit, Skagit Valley Hospital, Skamania County Public Hospital District No. 1 (dba Skamania County EMS), Snohom-

ish County Fire District #1, South Correctional Agency (SCORE), Spokane Public Facilities District, The Seattle Public Library, Thurston County Fire Protection District #17, Timberland Regional Library, Town of Beaux Arts Village, Town of Cathlamet, Town of Creston, Town of Hamilton, Town of Lyman, Town of Northport, Town of Reardan, Town of Skykomish, Town of Steilacoom, Town of Wilbur, Tukwila School District No. 406, Tumwater School District #33, Vashon Island School District, Vashon Sewer District, Washougal School District 06-112, Wenatchee School District #246, Whatcom Conservation District, Whatcom County Rural Library District, Whidbey Island Public Hospital District, White River School District #416, Woodinville Water District, Yakima Valley Libraries Some or all of the local governments listed above may choose to use the MRSC Rosters to select businesses. Master contracts for certain types of work may be required. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, these local governments hereby notify all businesses that they will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 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 6, 2016. (49) ___________________________ 2015386 PUBLIC NOTICE TS No WA08001201-15-1 APN 453130440003 TO No 8565400 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 15, 2016, 10:00 AM, at main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W 4th St, Newport, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, LESS ROAD, IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 46 E.W.M., PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 453130440003 More commonly known as 8462 COYOTE TRAIL ROAD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of September 24, 2010, executed by TIM J REED AND TERESA MCCURRY-REED, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for MOUNTAIN WEST BANK, CORPORATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded September 30, 2010 as Instrument No. 20100306508 and the beneficial interest was assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. and recorded March 30, 2012 as Instrument Number 20120311187 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. Current Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Contact Phone No: 214-209-6557 Address: 7105 Corporate Drive, Building C, Plano, TX 75024 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From February 1, 2015 To September 11, 2015 Number of Payments 6 $1,156.27 2 $1,189.30

Total $9,316.22 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION February 1, 2015 September 11, 2015 $92.50 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: September 24, 2010 Note Amount: $176,870.00 Interest Paid To: January 1, 2015 Next Due Date: February 1, 2015 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $162,352.60, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on January 15, 2016. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 4, 2016, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before January 4, 2016 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the January 4, 2016 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS TERESA MCCURRYREED 8462 COYOTE TRAIL ROAD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 TERESA MCCURRY-REED 714 W PINE ST, NEWPORT, WA 99156 TERESA MCCURRY-REED 8462 COYOTE TRL, NEWPORT, WA 99156 TERESA MCCURRY-REED C/O MICHAEL J. MCLAUGHLIN, P.C., 312 SOUTH WASHINGTON, NEWPORT, WA 99156 TERESA MCCURRY-REED P O BOX 1125, NEWPORT, WA 99156 TERESA MCCURRY-REED PO BOX 1140, NEWPORT, WA 99156 TERESA MCCURRY-REED PO BOX 1140, NEWPORT, WA 99156-1140 TIM J REED 8462 COYOTE TRAIL ROAD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 TIM J REED 714 W PINE ST, NEWPORT, WA 99156 TIM J REED 8462 COYOTE TRL, NEWPORT, WA 99156 TIM J REED C/O MICHAEL J. MCLAUGHLIN, P.C., 312 SOUTH WASHINGTON, NEWPORT, WA 99156 TIM J REED P O BOX 1125, NEWPORT, WA 99156 TIM J REED PO BOX 1140, NEWPORT, WA 99156 TIM J REED PO BOX 1140, NEWPORT, WA 99156-1140 by both first class and certified mail on July 23, 2015, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and

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legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www. wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov 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 the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; Dated: September 11, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Jessica Cimarusti, Authorized Signatory MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100 Seattle WA 98101 Phone: (800) 409-7530 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/ Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www. insourcelogic.com. Order No. WA 1 5 - 0 0 1 0 0 5 - 2 , P u b D a t e s 12/16/2015, 01/06/2016 Published in The Newport Miner on December 16, 2015 and January 6, 2016. (46, 49) ___________________________ 2015392 PUBLIC NOTICE Superior Court of Washington County of Pend Oreille Case No.: 15-7-00033-5 NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (Dependency) In re the Dependency of : KENZIE SAVAGE-LUMPKIN D.O.B. 03/30/2014 Minor Child. TO Anyone Claiming a Paternal Interest A Dependency Petition was filed on May 13, 2015; a Default hearing will be held on this matter on: January 21, 2016 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 17th day of December, by TAMMIE A. OWNBEY, Pend Oreille County Clerk. Published in The Newport Miner on December 23, 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016. (47-3) ___________________________ 2015395 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board will be meeting from 12:00-1:30 P.M. January 11th, 2016. The meeting will be held at the County Counseling conference room, which is conveniently located at 105 S. Garden Ave in Newport. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or have any questions, please contact Jessica Ausborn at 509-447-5651 at least 48 hours before the meeting. Published in The Newport Miner on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016. (48-2) Continued on 8B

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He is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Kriss; his youngest sister Kae (and Alan) Bolinger; his best friend Dan Hall; wife and sister-in-law Diana; father-in-law Edward Dorscher; brothers-in-law,

Brad and Geri Dorscher, Edward Dorscher, David Dorscher, and well-loved sister-in-law in New Zealand, Karen Hunter. Roy is also survived by his children, Jeannie (and Mark Enderle) Layton of Portland, Teresa (and Jeff) Osieczonek of

Continued from 7B ____________________________ 2015396 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 15-4-00056-3 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of KENNETH L. DRISKILL, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Administrator of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: December 30, 2015 Shirley M. Driskill, Administrator Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner on December 30, 2015 and January 6 and 13, 2016. (48-3) ___________________________ 2015397 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 15-4-00055-5 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of KENNETH R. STOREY, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: December 30, 2015 Pamela L. Finke, Personal Representative Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner on December 30, 2015 and January 6 and 13, 2016. (48-3) ___________________________ 201398 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 15-4-00054-7 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Kuna, Idaho, Mary (and Deb) Layton-Carrick of Spokane, Lonney Ward and Kevin Juttner. He has many grandchildren and chosen grandchildren; Stephen Layton, Nicole Perry, Diana Heath, Dustin and Zach Ward, Nate Osieczonek, and

(RCW 11.40.030) Estate of JACK L. WUOTILA, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: December 30, 2015 Wes D. Wuotila, Personal Representative Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner on December 30, 2015 and January 6 and 13, 2016. (48-3) ___________________________ 2015399 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 15-4-00053-9 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of MARY FLUAITT, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: December 30, 2015 Lindsay Marie Newell, Personal Representative Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner on December 30, 2015 and January 6 and 13, 2016. (48-3) ___________________________ 2015402 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE SMALL WORKS ROSTER Notice is hereby given that the Port of Pend Oreille (Port) is updating its Small Works Roster for 2016. Contractors who wish to be included on this Roster need to complete an application form available at the Port office at 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180, 509-445-1090. Forms are also available on the Port’s website at www.povarr.com. Applicants, where required by law, must be properly licensed or registered to perform work in the State

Christina and Tim McMackin. His nine greatgrandchildren, ages 6 months to 8 years and his many nieces, nephews, and their children will love and miss him dearly. Roy’s absence will be felt throughout his family and community for years

to come. Roy’s love and pride for his family were so evident and will be sorely missed. His family would like to take this opportunity to thank Hospice of Spokane. Please feel free to send donations to them. Services to be held Jan.

of Washington. Contractors whose names appear on the Roster may be contacted from time to time to submit job proposals for contracts for $300,000 or less. Qualified applicants will be placed on the 2016 which will expire on December 31. /s/Kelly J. Driver, Manager Published in the Newport Miner on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016. (48-2) ____________________________ 2015405 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF RATE INCREASE: TIPPING FEES INCREASE FOR DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Pend Oreille County, Washington, has approved an increase in the rates for tipping fees for solid waste disposal on February 1st, 2016. The tipping fees will increase at the Deer Valley, Usk and Ione Transfer Stations to $137.00/ton, minimum flat rate of $10.00 for 0-140 lbs. DATED this 28th day of December, 2015. Clerk of the Board, Rhonda Cary Published in The Newport Miner on December 30, 2015 and January 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2016. (48-5) ___________________________ 201607 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Cause No.: 14-2-00181-5 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Cause No.: 14-2-00181-5 Order of Sale: 11/23/2015 Issued: 11/23/2015 WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY AS, SUCCESSOR TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR CBASS M O R T G A G E L O A N A S S E TBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CB3 Plaintiff, vs. DEAN HUNT; ANGELA M. HUNT; ALSO ALL P E R S O N S O R PA RT I E S U N KNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendant(s). TO: Dean Hunt; Angela M. Hunt; occupants of the premises; and any persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint; The Superior Court of Pend Oreille County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Pend Oreille County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the aboveentitled action. The property to be sold is described as: Parcel 1: Tract 1 of Coulston Division, Short Plat Book 1, Page 58. Records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, WA. Except therefrom that portion conveyed to the State of Washington for highway purposes as set forth in Instrument #216713. Parcel 2: That portion of Tract 2 of Coulston Division, Short Plat Book 1, Page 58, Records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, Washington, more particularly described as follows: The East 200.00 feet of the North 449.70 feet. Commonly known as: 331061 Highway 2, Newport, WA 99156 The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: Friday, February 12, 2016 Place: Pend Oreille County Hall of Justice; Front Door, East Entrance 229 S. Garden Avenue Newport, WA 99156 The judgment debtor can avoid the

9, at 1 p.m. at American Legion Kaniksu Post #144 in Metaline Falls. 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.

sale by paying the judgment amount of $318,858.44, together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office. DATED this 28th day of December, 2015 ALAN A. BOTZHEIM, SHERIFF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON by: Ciara Williamson, Civil Deputy Published in The Newport Miner on January 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2016. (49-4) ___________________________ 201608 PUBLIC NOTICE City of Newport Notice of Vendor Roster and Small Works Roster 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 6, 2016. (49) ___________________________ 201610 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE #226 ADOPTING THE TOWN OF METALINE 2016 BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF METALINE, WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1 A hearing having been duly held for the preliminary budget proposed for the Town of Metaline, Washington for the fiscal year 2016, and amendments having been made, the Council, by this Ordinance does hereby adopt by reference the budget in its final form and content as the same as attached hereto and is by reference made a part hereof. 2016 BUDGETED EXPENDITURES CURRENT FUND 94,460.00 STREET FUND 9,235.00 CEMETERY FUND 3,500.00 WATER & SEWER FUND 105,000.00 WATER RESERVE FUND 13,000.00 SEWER RESERVE FUND 14,079.00 239,274.00 2016 BUDGETED REVENUE CURRENT FUND 94,460.00 STREET FUND 9,235.00 CEMETERY FUND 3,500.00 WATER & SEWER FUND 105,000.00 WATER RESERVE FUND 13,000.00 SEWER RESERVE FUND 14,079.00 239,274.00 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF METALINE, WASHINGTON THIS 11TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2015 Pete Daggett, Mayor E. Diane Brown, Clerk/Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner on January 6, 2016. (49) ___________________________ 2 0 1 5 6 11 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE There will be a public hearing for information and input into Impact Aid and enhancing educational experience for Native Students attending Cusick Schools, on January 19, 2016 during the 3:30 p.m. School Board Meeting located in the Cusick School District High School Library. Cusick School District No. 59 Pend Oreille County, Washington s/s Don Hawpe Don Hawpe, Secretary, Board of Directors Published in The Newport Miner January 6 and 13, 2016. (49-2)