Newport Miner January 15, 2014

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Enrollment numbers bring league changes

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) released the four-year enrollment numbers making changes to the current athletic Northeast A League and Northeast 1B North leagues, of which Pend Oreille County schools belong.

Newport will not be changing leagues and continues in the NEA. Cusick and Selkirk will also stay in the Northeast 1B North League (NE1B).

The changes added Colville and Deer Park to battle against Newport in the NEA league. Kettle Falls, a member of the current NEA league, is dropping to Northeast 2B North League for athletics, dropping two divisions after two years in the higher league. Also moving leagues, Wilbur-Creston will be at the bottom of the 2B North league coming out of the

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Crab is star at Newport Soroptimist fundraiser Last Saturday, 260 people consumed 350 pounds of Dungeness crab at the Newport Eagles Club. When the 25th annual crab feed was done, members of the Newport Soroptimist International Club had raised funds for local scholarships and other causes. Soroptimist President Mickie Weisbarth, right, said both seatings were close to sold out. Her husband, George, center, and member Pearl Pulford, left, helped in the kitchen.

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Who will host visitor center?

PUD works to rid dissolved gas at Box Canyon Dam

Agencies without money, staff to man center

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

Dissolved gas harmful to native fish

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District is spending approximately $8 million on a total dissolved gas abatement at Box Canyon Dam as part of its relicensing agreement, to help fish breathe better in the Box and Boundary reservoirs.

Charles O’Hare, PUD Chief Operating Officer, said the project is to reduce the amount of total dissolved gas (TDG) that passes through the Box Canyon hydroelectric project. He said as the water goes over the spillway in the dam, it gets entrained with air, then plunges into the depths of the reservoir and stays underwater as it travels down-

NEWPORT – The Newport Visitor Center and chamber office at Centennial Plaza stands empty and dark. Its future is unknown as the chamber of commerce traditionally tasked with manning it says they don’t have the staff or money to do so. It will now be up to the community to decide what will happen with the office that greets tourists to the Pend Oreille River Valley.

Board members of the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce met with

The Washington State Department of Ecology passed the Clean Water Act in 2005 to maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the state’s waters. As part of this act, the DOE requires hydroelectric projects to reduce the amount of dissolved gas caused by dams.

The total dissolved gas allowed in a body of water is currently

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Kiss brings public service experience to commission Served on planning commission, elected port commissioner

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of profiles of Pend Oreille County Commissioners, who recently completed their first year in office.

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Commissioner Steve Kiss is unique among his fellow county commissioners in the amount of public ser-

vice experience he has. Elected to two six-year terms as a Port of Pend Oreille commissioner and having served 19 years on the planning commission, Kiss has had experience with governing. But sitting in the audience at county commission meetings is a little different than actually being in office.

“I had attended meetings and sat in the audience as a candidate,”

Kiss says. “But I didn’t realize the scope of the job.”

From labor issues to litigation and road upkeep, the range of topics the commission deals with is vast, he says.

“In any one day, you may get a dozen different subjects,” says Kiss, who was elected as a Republican.

“That part was a little overwhelming.”

But compared to his days on the planning commission, dealing with the Growth Management Act, the first year on the county commisSEE KISS, 2A MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

Right: Pend Oreille County Commissioner Steve Kiss represents the north part of the county.

B R I E F LY Hospital Commission to hold special meeting NEWPORT – The Commission of Public Hospital District No. 1 will hold a special meeting Thursday, Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. in the Sandifur Meeting Room at Newport Hospital and Health Services lower level, to discuss the Washington State Auditors exit conference where conclusions will be heard regarding a recent audit.

Exit conference participation by those who

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run the district is an essential part of the State Auditor’s process, according to the Office of the State Auditor.

The meeting is to hear conclusions and discuss with the state auditor the resolutions to any audit issues.

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NEWPORT – Special election ballots will be mailed Wednesday, Jan. 22, through Friday, Jan. 24, with the Maintenance and Operations CLASSIFIEDS

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Election day is Tuesday, Feb. 11.

If voters do not receive a ballot or need a replacement ballot, contact the auditor’s office at 509-447-6472.

Ballots must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, Feb. 11 or ballots may be dropped off at the Pend Oreille County Auditor’s Office, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. or on Election Day from 8 a.m. until 8

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Twenty-four hour ballot drop-boxes are located in the alley behind the County Courthouse at 625 W. Fourth St. in Newport and between the library and community center at 112 N. Central in Ione. These will remain open until 8 p.m. Election Day. The Accessible Voting Unit will be available for use at the Pend Oreille County Auditor’s Office.

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sion has been peaceful.

Recruited to the planning commission by then county planner Paul Wilson, Kiss says he eventually became tired of the work.

“Four years ago I got off,” he says. “I got kind of burned out.”

The job went from meeting four times a year to meeting monthly and more often.

The contentiousness of the Growth Management Act also took its toll.

“We went through several planning department heads and commissioners,” he said.

He credits facilitator Gregg Dohrn with getting the county unstuck.

“The thing that got us going was Dohrn,” he says.

Dohrn also did similar consulting work with the county on the Shoreline Master Program, another contentious issue.

Kiss was outvoted recently on the appointments of three new planning commission members instead of reappointing the members whose terms expired. Kiss had served on the planning commission with Steve Bennett and is a friend of Susan Hobbs, two commissioners

who were not reappointed.

“My argument for not changing it was that it seemed to be working well,” he said.

There had been no appeals of planning commission decisions in the previous year, so apparently the process was working well enough people weren’t willing to go to the trouble of appealing decisions they didn’t agree with, he said.

So is he worried the planning commission will become more political?

“A little,” he says. He mainly wants good decisions, he says.

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FISH: Currently 110 percent allowed FROM PAGE 1

110 percent.

The DOE said total dissolved gas is the amount of air, composed of several gasses including 78 percent nitrogen, 20 percent oxygen, 1 percent argon and 0.3 percent carbon dioxide, held in saturation in the water.

Fish and gill breathing animals may be harmed by water that is supersaturated with dissolved nitrogen. Each fish responds differently to TDG, some barely affected by the gas where others may die from it.

Some fish in supersaturated water may show no signs of difficulty in the higher water pressures deep in the water that offset the high TDG passing through the

gills into their blood stream. However, if the fish are in supersaturated water for long periods of time or rise in the water to a lower water pressure at shallower depths, nitrogen comes out of the blood in the fish forming bubbles in their body tissues called gas bubble disease. This is lethal at high levels or may cause chronic impairment at low levels.

Dissolved gas is caused by several things, including water plunging deep into a pool with entrained air bubbles, such as below a dam spillway or a natural waterfall, DOE said. Bubbles from the high-pressure zones around a hydropower turbine can also have similar results.

a bad decision because of political reasons.”

Kiss points out that others were watching the decisions of the planning commission.

He says he doesn’t want the county to wind up in court over a planning commission decision. He doesn’t foresee that happening with the new commission, he says. The people who were appointed were qualified.

“There were no bad applicants,” he says. “My vote wasn’t against the applicants, it was against the change.”

County commissioners wrapped up their budget recently, balancing it with about $800,000 in federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes.

In most years, the federal government pays PILT money because so much of the county is federally owned and therefore no county property tax is paid on it. The county hasn’t actually received the money or commitment for the money for 2014, though.

Kiss says historically, there has been a pattern of not approving PILT money until the last minute, although this year the delay seems worse. Still, the county is counting on the money. If it doesn’t come,

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stream. The PUD is changing the way water is spilled over the spillway to abate this problem.

“It’s to help the survival rate of fish,” O’Hare said.

“When you go up to Box Canyon and watch the water spill over the spillway, you will notice it turns white. That’s because of all the air that is entrained in the water.”

The total dissolved gas allowed in a body of water is currently 110 percent, set by the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE).

PUD Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Mark Cauchy said dam saturation levels vary daily with the amount of water that is spilled over the spillway. He said the highest levels of TDG are during the spring and summer seasons when the dam is running more water.

“Generally, this time of year, it’s below 100,” Cauchy said. “We know that when we spill, we go over.”

He said the fish get the gas in their gills and it gives them gas bubble disease, a similar illness to decompression sickness, aka “the bends,” in humans.

“Just about every hydro project in the state of Washington deals with TDG,” Cauchy said. “I would say it’s not a common thing in our reservoir.”

O’Hare said each of the four spillway bays have three gates. The operation of the dam currently is to lift the top gate on the spillways where the water runs off and plunges deep into the river and pressurizes the water because it has picked up dissolved gas.

To fix the problem, the

PUD has hired Dix Corporation from Spokane, and they are installing hooks on the middle gates on each of the four spillways. They will attach a hydraulic cylinder to the hooks and lift the top two gates at one time to reduce the amount of falling distance. The two-gate lift will make the spillway water “skim” across the surface of the river instead of plunging into the depths of the river. It will also reduce the fall time, which reduces the entraining of air in the water.

The sizes of the gates are 40 feet wide by 21 feet high and the top gate would rest un-joined on the second gate.

There are three gates in each of the four bays totaling 12 gates.

“It really is that simple,” O’Hare said.

The PUD is currently upgrading the four turbines at the dam and this helps with the dissolved gas for the water that flows through the turbines.

The PUD is required to maintain river levels through the hydroelectric project.

Once the turbines are completed, O’Hare said they would be able to pass as much water as 32,500 cubic feet per second for all four units or about 8,125 cfs per turbine.

“Any flows above that are required to be ‘spilled’ over the spillway,” O’Hare said.

The water may come to the dam with high saturation levels from water upstream, but the PUD is still required to lower the TDG level before passing it through to at least the 110 percent TDG allowance. The contractor is slated for more than $5 million of the cost and O’Hare said about $2 million more will be spent on engineering costs

and other internal items.

The PUD and the Ponderay Newsprint Company have an agreement stating PNC can buy PUD power from Box Canyon at cost and O’Hare said that 95 percent of Box Canyon power is bought by PNC. O’Hare said this project is paid for by 30-year bonds and PNC will pay back most of the payments incurred via their power sales purchases.

PUD General Manager John Jordan said the cost of power from Box Canyon averages $35 to $40 and the estimate for cost after the upgrades at Box will be in the $40 to $42 range.

Jordan said about 50 percent of the rate for the cost of power would be used for paying back the bonds. He said about 35 percent will cover the cost of general operations at Box and about 15 percent is for Protection, Mitigation and Enhancement (PM&E) funds required by their federal license.

“So essentially, PNC, if we didn’t have the debt, didn’t have the bonds, didn’t have all the projects, they would be buying $20 power. Now they are buying $40 power,” Jordan said. “They pay 95 percent of our debt service.

It’s a big number.”

O’Hare said there are no anticipated major changes on this project but minor issues will likely come up. He said there are no major delays at this time.

One of the four gates has had hooks installed, the other three are in the installation process. The hydraulic cylinder is currently being manufactured by Dix Corporation.

The gates should be able to lift as doubles by January 2015.

Kiss sees reduction in services and layoffs.

“I don’t know any other way of getting there,” he says of an $800,000 reduction on a $9.4 million current expense fund budget.

If the PILT money comes through, the county will be in

‘I’m loving the job.’

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better shape financially than it has been in recent years.

Employees were given 2 percent cost of living increases, elected officials got a 5 percent raise and department heads got raises ranging from 2-5 percent.

Kiss says the previous county commission should get some credit for the budget looking better this year.

“They did the tough job of cutting jobs and budgeting to get us to where we are today,” he says.

Kiss, a lifetime logger, says if the federal government freed up some timber from national forests, it would help the SEE KISS, 7A

VISITORS: Problem is money, lack of staff FROM PAGE 1

members of the Pend Oreille County Historical Society Monday. The chamber has operated the visitor center and WHAT’S NEXT: chamber office for TENTATIVE MEETING: Anyone decades, while interested can attend a meeting, to the Pend be announced, to Oreille discuss the future County of the visitor cenHister in Newport. torical Society owns the land it sits on. A long-time agreement allows the chamber to dwell in the building, which was built with grants and donations, as long as it operates a visitor center. That isn’t happening now and the historical society board is pressing the chamber, and now the community, for proposals.

Chamber board member Rob Owen said the problem is money and staff. The chamber received county Hotel/Motel Tax money to help fund the visitor center.

In the past the chamber used funds raised from fundraising events in the community. This past summer, the chamber paid the River Arts Alliance to man the center, but that group wasn’t able to continue after Nov. 1, for lack of volunteers.

They also had volunteer shortages during the summer.

“The problem that we’re having right now, there’s no volunteers to do that,” Owen said. “How do we fund that?”

In the past, the chamber relied on volunteers led by chamber officers and eventually when they had one, an executive director.

But they haven’t been able

to retain a director and are without one at this time.

The chamber is also without an office. The phone at the visitor center has an answering machine and calls are returned.

The historical society board of directors hasn’t made a formal decision to take full possession of the building. According to society president Duane Becker they will wait to first see if any organization in the community can step forward with a good plan to operate it on a regular schedule. Becker said if they can’t, he feels the board will take the building and use it, but not as a visitor center. They would operate a small visitor center in their current gift shop but only during their regular summer schedule.

A public meeting will be announced next week, tentatively set for the end of January at the Newport Eagles.

Owen said the worst case scenario is no one steps up and the center remains closed. The best case scenario is the visitor center is manned with volunteers and open full time.

In other chamber news, county commissioner Mike Manus resigned from the board of directors because of time constrains. Owen said anyone interested can contact him, chamber president Mark Zorica, or any other board member.

The chamber board is meeting Wednesday to discuss the annual gala, usually held in March. Owen said since that is the chamber’s biggest fundraiser and cost, a budget for 2014 won’t be completed until those plans are finalized.

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This time last year the weather was not too unlike the weather of this year. We had mild temps and a mix of snow and rain fall throughout the week. The high for the week at 36 and only one night dipping below the 20 degree mark.

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Theft from father leads to prison

B R I E F LY Traffic stop nets six ounces of meth DIAMOND LAKE – Guns, meth, cash, prescription drugs and suspected heroin were uncovered after a search of a car stopped on Highway 2 near Diamond Lake Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Charles V. Huckabee, 51, and Brittani C. Dorman, 27, both of Spokane were arrested after Pend Oreille County deputy Dan Dice stopped them for speeding and aggressive driving at about 8:30 a.m.

The driver, Huckabee, was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

Dorman was arrested for making misleading statements to an officer.

Subsequent investigation led to a search warrant.

During the search several ounces of meth, four digital scales, syringes, some suspected heroin and prescription pills were found, along with about $2,000, a rifle and handgun, according to Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim.

Huckabee and Dorman were both booked on charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Meth), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth), unlawful possession of a firearm, and possession of a controlled substance.

Huckabee is being held on $200,000 bond and Dorman held on $75,000 bond.

Apply for NLI scholarships now SAGLE – The Northern Lights Board of Directors has authorized ten $500 scholarships to be awarded this year.

Applications for the educational/vocational/line worker scholarships are now being accepted and will be awarded at NLI’s 79th Annual Meeting Saturday, May 3, at the Sandpoint Business and Events Center.

Scholarship application forms can be found on the NLI website at www.nli.coop, by calling NLI at 208-2557197 or by visiting the NLI Headquarters at 421 Chevy Street, Sagle.

Applications must be submitted to NLI in person or by mail and postmarked no later than April 4.

Oath Keepers opens Pend Oreille County chapter NEWPORT – Oath Keepers, a non-partisan group that focuses on defending and honoring the Constitution is opening a Pend Oreille County Chapter. An organizational meeting is set for Saturday, Jan. 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hospitality House in Newport.

A weekly Constitutional study group also begins Saturday, Jan. 25, at 7:30 p.m.

Oath Keepers is an organization of military, veterans, reserves, peace officers, National Guard, first responders and other like-minded citizens, who will “honor the oath we swore to defend the Constitution.”

Pend Oreille County commissioners Karen Skoog will speak at the first meeting.

For more information, call Brad Hanson at 509-671-3585.

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NEWPORT – A 28-year-old man was sentenced to 14 months in prison for stealing from his father by Pend Oreille Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson Thursday, Jan. 9.

Adam L. Kells pleaded guilty to first degree theft for stealing $1,500 worth of tools from his father last August.

Deputy prosecutor Jeremy Schmidt said that Kells had COURTESY PHOTO|LAURIE GREENSLADE

‘Rescued’ and a meal at Hospitality House A free meal and the harmonies of Rescued will fill the Hospitality House, Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 5 p.m. brought to the area by the Newport Southern Baptist Church. Rob Greenslade will provide a message and Travis and Wendy Feldner and Erin Malcolm will perform as Rescued. For more information, call 509-447-3742.

Prison sentence for man who smuggled drugs into jail

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – A Newport man was sentenced to a year and one day in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle drugs into the Pend Oreille County Jail.

Clinton E. Trickel, 26, was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson Thursday, Jan. 9 for possession of a controlled substance in a jail.

Deputy prosecutor Dolly Hunt said that Trickel was evaluated twice for a Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA), but didn’t qualify because he didn’t report a chemical dependency, even though Hunt said he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana in one urinalysis.

Hunt recommended a 12-month sentence. Bringing drugs into the jail carries a 12-month enhancement, she said. Trickel’s sentencing range without the enhancement would be 0-6 months in jail.

Defense attorney Robin McCroskey said that the Trickel brought the pills into the jail after being told he would not be allowed narcotics during a four-day jail term he was serving for making a false statement to an officer.

“He did bring them in, they were prescribed for him,” she said. She said he had no intention of harming himself or others, he simply wanted pain relief. She said Trickel had no countable criminal history and asked Nielson to sentence him as a first time offender.

Trickel said that he had five surgeries on his knee and has a metal kneecap. He said he was stupid to bring the pills in, but he wanted one pill a day for the four days he was going to be in.

While Trickel may not have had criminal history that counted for the sentencing range, he did have some criminal history, according to Hunt, including previous charges of bail jumping, theft and making a false statement to a law enforcement officer. She didn’t agree with the first time offender sentence.

Nielson said after the DOSA was ruled out, his choice was sentencing Trickel to a year in the county jail or sentencing him to a year and a day, which would send him to prison. He declined to give him a first time offender sentence.

Medicare help available at Ione Senior Center IONE – Statewide Health Information Benefits Advisors will be at the Ione Senior Center Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 1-4 p.m. to answer questions about Medicare and help recipients.

SHIBA is a free non-biased program that offers Medicare help in the state of Washington. Trained volunteers can help you in a confidential manner close to your community. SHIBA is a program of The Office of the Insurance Commissioner and Rural Resources. Call 509-685-6077.

Trickel will serve less time under the prison sentence – about six months. He would have served eight months if given a county jail sentence.

Nielson said bringing drugs into the jail was a serious matter and he was sentencing

‘He did bring them in, they were prescribed for him.’

Robin McCroskey Defense attorney

Trickel to prison to send the message that that will not be tolerated.

Upon hearing the sentence, Trickel tried to withdraw his plea, which Neilson denied.

He asked for a delayed report to jail, which was also denied.

According to the statement of probable cause, a hydrocodone pill fell out of Trickel’s shorts when he was being processed out of jail in April last year. The shorts were checked in with Trickel’s other clothes when he was booked. When he was being processed out, a jailer noticed him dragging his foot, covering what turned out to be a hydrocodone. Jailers found four more hydrocodone pills and one oxycodone pill in the waistband of Trickel’s shorts, along with an electric smoking device and what was thought to be marijuana.

Trickel was not fined, but was ordered to pay $1,050 in court costs.

stolen from his parents many times. He said he had did not complete a Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative from a prior sentence.

“Actual prison may be the thing that makes him aware,” Schmidt said.

Public defender Barrett Scudder acknowledged that Kells has a criminal record.

“His criminal history is one of property crimes related to drug use,” Scudder said. He SEE THEFT, 5A

Henry proves ‘character counts’ CUSICK – The Cusick School District is now a member of the Character Counts education program. Schools and communities throughout the United States have joined the program based on the “six pillars of character”: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and Citizenship.

Cusick senior Alajah Henry received the Character Counts Award at the girls basketball game against Inchelium Jan. 10, presented by athletic director and dean of students Nick Pease.

Each month a different pillar is emphasized.

At each athletic contest hosted by Cusick, a “Character Participant of the Game” is chosen by their school’s coaching staff, with input

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Cusick senior Alajah Henry receives the Character Counts Award after the varsity girls basketball game Jan. 10.

from the game officials and game management. Each contest’s winner is chosen based on their demonstration of the Six Pillars during the heat of athletic competitions.

Thank you

We would like to give our heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful folks at Priest Lake, our friends, and to our family members who cooked for us and gifted us with so much help, love, and prayers. We are so blessed to have you in our lives! Also, we would like to give a special note of thanks from “Bear Dog” to the incredible ladies at the Pooch Parlor who were so kind and made him look so handsome!

Sincerely, Carmen Bradbury Ron & Tuffy McDonald

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Newport visitor center important for region

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t is disappointing to see the Newport visitor center closed. It makes the community look less than vibrant and not very visitor friendly. Regardless of which group is at fault it is everyone’s problem. It’s time for the leaders of the Newport Chamber, Pend Oreille County, Newport, Oldtown, Economic Development Council, and Tri County Economic Development District to get to work.

The visitor center has been operated by the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce for decades.

The building was constructed with grants and donations on Pend Oreille County Historical Society land.

The new building served up hospitality and a human connection between the community and visitors that can’t be duplicated by websites and flyers. When operated in the past by good managers, it was highly successful. It was the center of tourism and economic development.

Thousands of visitors got their first taste of the community while stopping and talking to the hosts at the visitor center. They were encouraged to go to local businesses and stay awhile, maybe move here.

Today, they pull in and see a dark, locked building. Their first experience in town is disappointment.

The signs on the road say restrooms and information ahead but when they stop they are slapped by the closed sign. The visitor center served the entire Pend Oreille and Bonner County region with information.

The closure is a significant loss to the area’s economy.

The chamber should be operating the visitor center.

The current chamber leadership says they don’t have the money or staff to operate it anymore. Hopefully they can explain to the community and their members why they have failed.

But first everyone must agree that a visitor center operated year round with regular hours is important to the local economy. Then the leaders of the governments and agencies that claim to be promoting the region’s economy should get to work and open the visitor center.

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Capitol Tree lives on as mulch

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

WASHINGTON D.C. – The 88-foot tall Englemann Spruce that adorned the Capitol building West Front Lawn in Washington D.C. will continue to share Washington state with the nation, as mulch, after being taken down from the West Front Lawn, Friday, Jan. 3.

The People’s Tree was cut from the Colville National Forest in Pend Oreille County Nov. 1 and lit up the nations capital from Dec. 3 through Jan. 2.

The spruce took two days to undecorate because it had more than 10,000 lights and more than 5,000 handmade

ornaments, made from Washington state residents.

The 79-year-old Spruce will live forever in Washington D.C. as part of the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory as mulch. The top of the tree was put into a tree-shredder and made into mulch that will be mixed with other materials and spread during the spring and summer months around the garden.

Public Affairs Officer for the Colville National Forest Franklin Pemberton said this was quite an experience for the Colville National Forest.

“It was a really amazing experience working with the community down there,” Pemberton said.

READE R’S POLL Visit The Miner Online to answer our readers’ poll question through Monday afternoon. Find it on the right-hand side of the page at www.PendOreilleRiverValley.com. The results will be printed next week on this page. You need not be a subscriber to participate. If you have any ideas for future readers’ poll questions, submit them at theminer@povn.com.

Zero tolerance policies regarding student behavior at schools have led to more than 3 million students being suspended or expelled during the 2010-11 school year, with 70 percent being students of color or with disabilities. Zero tolerance means that for some actions, suspension or expulsion is automatic, no exceptions.

Do you think zero tolerance policies are effective in making schools safer?

No, zero tolerance policies do not lead to safer schools, they just continue institutional racism and the school-to-prison pipeline.

Yes, some actions, such as bringing a firearm to school, simply cannot be allowed, no exceptions.

WE B COM M E NTS We welcome comment on select stories on our web site. You may comment anonymously. We will review comments before posting and we reserve the right to omit or edit comments. If you want to comment only to our writers and editors, let us know that you do not want your comment published.

YO U R O P I N I O N This is a great community To the editor: We love living in this community. It never ceases to amaze us how generous and supportive it is. We attended the Christmas Band Concert and the gym was full of community members supporting its children.

This program would not be possible without your support of the levy. Time after time this community turns out in force to say “yes” to the things that matter. We know that building strong, well-rounded kids builds strong, value filled communities.

We grew up in this great county and are choosing to raise our children here.

We want to give back to this generous community that keeps giving back to us. Thank you for making this a great place to live. We appreciate your continued support of the maintenance and operations levy for the Newport School District.

-Forrest and Tammie Ownbey Newport

Good riddance to planning commissioners To the editor: I read with great delight that we have new planning commission folks on board.

Hobbs, Bennett, et al, sound like serious cry babies with their nonsensical comments about “purges” and “removal of conscientious members” as though they are a gift to we citizens of the county over whom they should rule forever.

Diane Wear (also fired by voters) was pleased as punch to throw Karen Skoog under the bus with her nasty comments in previous issues. I’ll bet Ms. Skoog and her husband bring more revenue to pay county salaries than Ms. Wear ever did or will. I have

attended many of the meetings in the past wherein I personally watched Susan Hobbs and Guy Thomas nudge, laugh, giggle, and eye roll when the one and only one conservative in the group spoke. After that disgusting scene, I started to openly record meetings.

Funny how they became courteous so quickly.

Pathetic behavior from self-righteous and selfproclaimed “conscientious members.”

You former members do not and have never represented me and most of the people I know in our county. Further, you elude that we are all a bunch of sheep being led by a “developer” (oh the shame!) who happens to be a faithful, productive citizen of this county, is juvenile at best, and dare I use your own words – mean spirited.

Look in the mirror, people. Maybe because you no longer listened to your constituents that you got flushed, and high time, too.

You had years to represent us, and now the voters have spoken – you’re fired.

-Jo Cardone Ione

Universities push urban clustering To the editor: Mr. Bennett, the county commissioners were elected by the majority of the people of Pend Oreille County. The voters obviously wanted a major change from the anti-growth zoning that the previous county and planning commissioners had forced upon us over the past decade.

To better understand why ultra-restrictive countywide land zonings and the Shoreline Master Plan had been thrust upon our county by previous planning board individuals, the public needs to be made aware of the root of the problem.

R E A D E R ’ S P O L L R E S U LT S Have you or will you get a flu shot?

4% 18% 32% 46%

No, the only time I’ve gotten the flu was after getting a flu shot.

No, administrators need room to make the best decision for the student and the school.

Yes, I always get flu shots to protect the vulnerable people I’m around.

Yes, without zero tolerance there is a chance for favoritism.

Total Votes: 28

Yes, I will now. I didn’t know swine flu was going around.

No, people survived for years without getting flu shots. I think washing you hands often is as effective.

As far back as the late 1980’s, many universities began to include regional planning courses in their curriculum’s that advocated urban clustering.

Clustering advocates the gradual relocating of all rural populations into densely populated metropolitan core centers. The vast majority of the lower and middle working classes will be housed in hive-like skyscraper-apartment complexes. The eventual goal is to have the population work, reside, recreate, and obtain all their needs of life within a radius of one mile of their apartment or condo, using public transportation only. The latest urban-core concept addition is factory farms that would exist in urban skyscrapers that have multi-acre floors.

Huge 52-floor elevator-like systems, with grow lights and hydroponics, complete a rotational cycle from the ground floor on one side, up 50 stories, and over, and down to the ground floor on the other side every three to four months. Each floor is then processed when arriving at the bottom.

Once the population is controlled in this manner, mandatory population control will be imposed.

To achieve the clustering goal, planners will gradually place ever-more restrictive Orwellian regulations upon rural land use, until it is impossible to find rural employment or to live outside of the urban core.

The goal of clustering is to return 95 percent of all land to a Pre-Columbian environment.

Really depressing, isn’t it?

-Jim Cowan Newport

Smaller populations cost just as much To the editor: What the good people running this community don’t get is something called “economies of scale.” So if you are running the hospital you need a certain number of patients to meet your payroll and if you are running the schools you need a certain number of students to justify the buildings, buses, staff and teachers.

The smaller you make this community, the more it costs to operate the services needed to sustain it. As we get ready to vote for school levies, what do you think about a half full school, classroom or bus? The pay for the staffing doesn’t shrink with the half full capacity.

Same goes for any other service provided by local governments, like snow plowing for example. It costs the same if 10 homes or 30 homes are located per mile of county road.

Some people want it all no matter how few customers we have. My expectations for living in a rural community are not the same as when I lived in a large urban city like Houston.

In fact I like the idea of less government intrusion and requirements on my life.

That’s what is supposed to be one of the appeals of living in a small or rural community.

I will vote for the school levy, but I totally oppose the people who want less population and to run off young families by not planning for them to have an affordable place to live. Half full schools are very inefficient and essentially double the costs with that built in inefficiency.

I would just like anyone in the government planning business to think about what they want this community to become in the future. I am thinking that super high unemployment, unaffordable housing and half full schools are not exactly healthy outcomes.

-Pete Scobby Newport

Students leave Newport well prepared To the editor: I recently had the delightful experience of watching Newport’s alumni basketball tournament. It was certainly entertaining watching former students good-naturedly vie for bragging rights. But what was most rewarding was connecting with the former students and marveling at their accomplishments.

The whole holiday season provides this opportunity every year. There are Newport graduates succeeding in myriad fields including aeronautics, engineering, education, law, architecture, health care and fabrication. Our students have been accepted into highly selective advanced degree programs, where they excel. They leave Newport prepared for rigor.

Thanks to our levy, our students have access to programs and services that allow them to compete with students from larger and wealthier districts. Through our levy we’ve been able to provide students with technology, counseling, advanced learning programs, extra-curricular activities and facilities conducive to learning. Our current levy is expiring and it is vital to pass the replacement levy.

We thank you for your past support and beseech you to continue your support. And then join us in celebrating our graduates’ many successes.

-Anita Urmann Coordinator, Teacher Newport Honors Program Laclede

THE MINER

JANUARY 15, 2014 |

WE E K AH EAD WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15

Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

ROTARY CLUB: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 7:30 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport

PEND OREILLE RIVER ARTS ALLIANCE: 11 a.m - Various Locations

NEWPORT TOPS: 9 a.m. - Eagles

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. Hospitality House in Newport

FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport MASTER CHEF COOKING SERIES: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blanchard Community Center STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center PRM-ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown

LOOSELY KNIT: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick AFTER SCHOOL READERS CLUB: 3 p.m. - Priest River Library CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 5:30 p.m. - House of the Lord BLANCHARD BOOK TALK: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library PEND OREILLE KIDS CLUB: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport

JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House

NEWPORT MASONIC LODGE: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

PRIEST RIVER TOPS: 6 p.m.

- Priest River Free Methodist Church NORTH IDAHO PATTERN RACERS 4-H: 6 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Oldtown PRIEST RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST/AUXILIARY: 1 p.m. - Priest River VFW

FRIDAY, JAN. 17 MOTHERS OF PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES: 9-11 a.m. - Dalkena Church, Highway 20 OIL PAINTING CLASS: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center WATERCOLOR BASICS AND BEYOND CLASS: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

- Create Arts Center, Newport

DAVIS LAKE GRANGE: Noon Davis Lake Grange

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

DANCE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

- Create Arts Center, Newport

THURSDAY, JAN. 16

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

WOMEN’S AA: 9:30 a.m. - Create

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS GATHERING: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church

SUNDAY, JAN. 19

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NEWPORT SOCIAL MEETING: 12-12:30 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church

ATHOL AMERICAN LEGION POST 149 BINGO: 1 p.m. - Post 149 DOMINOS: 1 p.m. - Create NEWPORT YOUTH: 4 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

MONDAY, JAN. 20

JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center PRIEST RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER MEETING: 5:30 p.m. - Rotating Restaurants WEIGHT WATCHERS: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport

PRIEST RIVER LIONS: 6:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick BINGO: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick

BELLY DANCE FITNESS: 6:307:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

TUESDAY, JAN. 21 FAMILIES FOR KIDS AND DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

THEFT: Has five felonies FROM PAGE 3A

said Kells does well until some triggering event sets him off. Losing a job because a background check turned up a felony history set him off this time, Scudder said.

Kells has five felony convictions for residential burglary and theft.

Kells acknowledged his guilt. “I did wrong and I’m sorry about that,” he said.

He said that medication he has been taking for hyper attention deficit disorder has been effective. He said he has been sober since he got out of jail Christmas Eve. His mother agreed that the medicine has worked.

“We’ve noticed a huge difference,” she said. She said that her family has struggled for more than 10 years with Kells’ substance abuse.

“But he’s a grown man now and needs to face what

he’s done,” she said.

Nielson said that Kells conveyed truthfulness.

“On the other hand, the abuse of the family is odd and needs to stop,” he said.

According to a statement of probable cause, Kells asked a female friend to pawn the tools, claiming they were his and that the pawn shop wouldn’t accept his identification.

His father saw the tools when he was visiting the pawn shop and asked for their return, offering to buy them back for the $200 that was paid. The pawn shop wanted $23 in interest in addition to the $200, so the man called the police.

In addition to the 14-month sentence, Kells was also ordered to pay $1,200 in court costs. Kells asked to be allowed to turn himself in later in the day so he could help his family with snow removal. Nielson agreed.

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SATURDAY, JAN. 18

STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 10:30 a.m. -

KINSHIP CAREGIVERS FOSTER PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital

SET FREE NORTHWEST MEAL AND WORSHIP: 6:30 p.m. Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING: 7 p.m. - Priest River VFW VFW BREAKFAST: 8-11 a.m. - 112 Larch St., Priest River

BLANCHARD SPINNERS: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center

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

AL-ANON: 7-8 p.m. - 119 Main St., Suite 204, Priest River

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

BLANCHARD STITCHERS QUILTING SESSION: 9 a.m. to noon Blanchard Community Center

HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Newport Library

YORK RITE OF FREEMASONRY: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center

PEND OREILLE COUNTY DEMOCRATS ANNUAL MEETING: 10 a.m. to noon - Cusick Community Center

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Animals in need of a good home will be featured in this section on the first and third week of each month, thanks to these advertisers and The Miner Newspaper. These pets can be adopted from the Priest River Animal Rescue, Hwy 2, across the street from Mitchell’s Grocery Store in Priest River. Hours are 11 to 4, 208-448-0699.

Please visit our web site to view all available adoptions at www.pranimalrescue.org

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Lifestyle

| JANUARY 15, 2014

B R I E F LY Create honors members NEWPORT – The Create Arts Center is hosting a membership appreciation party for all members, past, present and future, Saturday, Jan. 18, from 3-6 p.m.

Hors d’oeuvres, wine and Italian sodas will be served.

Create is located at 900 W. Fourth St., Newport.

Stewart make Eastern Oregon University honor roll

LaGRANDE, Ore., – Taylor Stewart of Priest River is among 531 students named to the dean’s list at Eastern Oregon University for the 2013 fall term. To qualify, students must achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded coursework for the duration of the term.

Moms gather, discuss fitness

DALKENA – Moms of preschoolers are invited to Moms of Precious Little Ones, Friday, Jan. 17 at 9 a.m., to interact with special speakers and enjoy crafts, snacks, encouragement and networking with other moms.

Moms of Precious Little Ones meets the third Friday of each month. A children’s program is provided for ages 5 and under and there is no charge to participate. The speaker will be Vicki Vogel Steff from the Camas Wellness Center speaking on fitness. The craft will be Valentine’s Day cards and will be taught by Alisha McIlroy.

For more information, call Denise Pontius at 509-447-0271 or email timdenisep@yahoo.com.

Mammograms, bone density tests in Blanchard Thursday

BLANCHARD – The Mammogram Coach will be at the EZ Stop/ Conoco on Highway 41 in Blanchard Thursday, Jan. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for mammogram screenings and bone density testing.

Grants for free mammograms may be available for women without insurance. Call the office for details and to schedule an appointment at 877474-2400.

Also happening in Blanchard is a Sweetheart Spaghetti Scholarship Dinner Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1-4 p.m. at the Blanchard Community Center. Proceeds go to the Blanchard Area Seniors Incorporated’s Sarah Jones Memorial Scholarship fund, from which scholarships are granted to local students.

The annual town hall meeting is Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Blanchard Community Center. Bonner County elected officials will be on hand to answer questions.

Share your life events for free

NEWPORT – The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers are looking to share your life events with the community.

Submit births, weddings and engagements to The Miner for publication at no charge. The Miner can be reached at 509447-2433, minernews@ povn.com or visit www. pendoreillerivervalley. com online, or stop by the office at 421 S. Spokane in Newport.

MINER PHOTO|DESIREÉ HOOD

For the love of the sport Caleb McGhee, 15, takes a break from studying Wednesday, Jan. 8, and takes his bike on a snowy spin around Newport because he loves the sport of cycling.

College information night educates residents NEWPORT – Spokane Community College’s education centers in Colville, Ione, Newport and Republic will host a free College Information Night for prospective students and their families, Wednesday, Jan. 22, covering all aspects of applying to and attending a Community Colleges of Spokane campus or education center.

The meeting will be at the Colville Center, 985 S. Elm St., at the Ione Center, 208 Blackwell St., Suite 2, at the Newport Center, 1204 W. Fifth St. and the Republic Center, 63 N. Keller St., Suite B. All meetings start at 6 p.m.

The information nights will cover aspects of applying for and attending a Community Colleges of Spokane campus from financial aid to the steps for admission to choosing a transfer degree or career-oriented program of study.

Community Colleges of Spokane serves a 12,000-square-mile area in Eastern Washington, with two campuses in Spokane – Spokane Community College and Spokane Falls Community College – as well as off-campus education centers in Pend Oreille, Stevens, Whitman and Ferry counties.

Local students named to community college honor rolls NEWPORT – Spokane Community College and Spokane Falls Community College announced their spring honor roll lists with students who have a 3.0 grade point average or higher.

The local students who were honored from Newport include Sara Blinn, Steph George, Randy Geistwhite, Athena Johnson, Elizabeth Longly, Steven Moran, Megan Mulligan, Amanda Roberts, Joshua Stone, Kelci Wood, Nancy Allen, Rebekah Clark, Kristina Gill, Tayler Goodsell, Tracy Graham, Kailey Ralston, Kylee Witt, Ryan Basnaw, Erica Bennett, Lorri Berry, Brittney Biss, Geremy Blakeslee, Katelinn Borches, Kellie Dean, Devin Delp, Michaela Dobson, Arianna Hanley, Heather Hanni, Jazmin Hodge, Chaleigh Kirkwood, Christopher Longly, Crystal Palmer, Emil Richter, Katharine Seiler, Beverly Stemen, Haylee Averill, Margarita Bolter, Tiffany Carlson, Kathryn Carter, Jacqueline Dimitratos, Douglas Hutchins, Jodi Jess, Jonathan Mason, Luke Neiswender, John Poisel III, Erin Rednour, Trevor Shaw and Aubrey Tieman.

The Oldtown students honored include Brian Barker, Melinda Patterson, Christopher Standley, Naomi Wilson and Elizabeth Trumbull.

Students from Priest River who made the honor roll include Jami Barnes, Katie Cary, Justin Lee and Barbara Price.

The honor roll students from Elk include Amanda Baker, Kristin Beach, Nolan Benson, Jessica Brown, Julie Hampton, Jessica Keeler, Benjamin Kaeding, Justin Knutsen, Carol Larue, David Moore, Robert Wooten, James Workman, Charles Sprinkle, Christina Trepanier, Frank Stopar II, Kevin Basnaw, Alyxandria Hanson, Hailey Heilman, Serena Dean, Jessica Mumm, Mar Revuelta-Cervantes, Jakob Wilson, Charles Ashworth, Amanda House, Adam Hutchinson, Casey White and Victoria Winterroth.

The Usk honor roll students include John Cutshall, Jessica Driver, Coleman Bauer, Riley Bauer and Tyler Edwards.

Cusick has three honor roll students including Riley Alsept, Kaylynn Balcom and Courtney Montgomery.

The town of Ione had honor roll students at the colleges, including Kylie Lindemann, Hanna Yarbrough and Trina Huttle.

Cynthia Ellis of Blanchard also made the honor roll list.

THE MINER

Wanted: amateur photographers METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre is having a photo contest this winter, themed Seasons of Pend Oreille County, and the Cutter is looking for photographs illustrating the beauty of the area’s winter, spring, summer and fall seasons.

Look through photo files or negatives for best shots of any season and enter them in the contest. The photo subject can be nature, wildlife, people or activities, whatever best exemplifies that season.

There is a $5 fee for each entry to help cover the cost of matting and prize ribbons. Photo entries must be 8 x 10 in size and can be either black and white or color prints. Each photograph will be matted and displayed in the art gallery.

The winning photos for each season will be used in a future Cutter Theatre calendar or publication.

The entry dates are Jan. 6-17. Judging takes place

during the week of Jan. 2024. All contest entries will be on display in the art gal-

All contest entries will be on display in the Art Gallery Jan. 31 through March 1. lery from Jan. 31 through March 1.

Prizes for the four first place winners, one for each season, will be tickets for future Cutter events and ribbons will be awarded for first, second and third place winners for each season.

Entry forms are available in the Cutter Theatre office, 302 Park St., or can be downloaded at the Cutter Theatre’s Facebook page.

For more information, contact photo contest coordinator Rosemary Daniel at 509-446-3371.

Angel Paws offers free spay, neuter NEWPORT – Angel Paws of Pend Oreille County will provide a free spay and neuter for dogs and cats of seniors, disabled and low income individuals who live in Pend Oreille County.

In addition to free spay and neuter, Angel Paws still has funding available for free vaccines and to assist with emergency or necessary veterinary care. On a regular basis,

Angel Paws members also provide dog and cat food to local residents. That help is always available.

Angel Paws members would like to remind the community that they are available to assist in any situation where any animal needs to be fed, needs shelter or needs veterinary care. For information contact Deb at 509445-1005 or Janet at 509-447-3541.

McDaniel and Radezky to marry in February SPOKANE – Stanton and Peggy McDaniel of Newport announced the engagement of their daughter, Susan McDaniel to Jeremiah Randal Radezky, son of Mark and Melody Radezky of Deer Park.

The bride is a graduate of Newport High School, has a bachelor’s degree

from Eastern Washington University and is finishing a master’s degree from Gonzaga University.

The groom is a graduate of Deer Park High School and currently works construction in Spokane.

The wedding will take place Saturday, Feb. 22 in Spokane.

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

“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

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

Church School ~ 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS S.S. ~ 9:30 • Worship ~ 11 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

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

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

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

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

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

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

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

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

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

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

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

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Town of Ione passes budget

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – The town of Ione adopted a $1.89 million budget during the regular town council meeting Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Mayor Pro Tem Donnie Fowell said the town had no additional revenue for the 2014 budget.

The budget for the town is showing more than $211,748 for current expenses.

“We are trying to survive on no increases,” Fowell said of the expenses.

There is more than $60,454 in the streets fund and Fowell said this is

used to fix holes in the road and for snow plowing in the winter months.

More than $34,119 is in the buildings fund.

“It’s taking care of all the city buildings,” Fowell said. Maintenance problems and light bills were also mentioned as part of this fund.

The largest numbers on the budget are for the water fund and the sewer fund. The water fund is more than $630,652 and the sewer fund is $863,476.

“That’s an independent deal,” Fowell said. He said these systems are selfsufficient and make their money off of

Cutter goes Jazz

COURTESY PHOTO|JULIE FRISTAD

1,000 career points Selkirk senior Katie Couch hit her 1,000 career point against Wellpinit Tuesday, Jan. 7. She is pictured here with her dad, Jack Couch, varsity girls basketball coach for the Rangers.

METALINE FALLS – The 23rd annual Jazz on a Winter Night in the historic Cutter Theatre in Metaline Falls will be held Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m.

The suggested donation to the evening of music is $5 and reservations are not needed.

“My Funny Valentine” will feature classic songs by Rodgers and Hart including “Where or When,” “Bewitched,” “My Romance,” “This Can’t Be Love,” “Manhattan,” “The Lady Is a Tramp” and the title song “My Funny Valentine.”

Joining the Selkirk musicians will be special guest

professional bass player Thomas Huff.

Huff was raised in Colville and performed with jazz ensembles in junior high and high school. He says he “plays anything from jazz, to rock and roll and country western.” Huff is the manager of House of Music in Colville.

Door prizes will include compact discs, show tickets and novelty items. Following the concert will be a dessert reception with homemade treats in the Cutter Theatre Green Room.

For more information, call Selkirk High School at 509446-3505.

LEAGUE: NEA league consists of 1A schools FROM PAGE 1

NE1B league.

Northeast A League: The NEA league consists of schools with a 1A classification meaning between 225-471 students. Newport fits into this category.

The teams in the NEA league for the next school athletic season are Chewelah, Colville, Deer Park, Free-

man, Lakeside, Medical Lake, Newport and Riverside.

With the Colville and Deer Park changes to the NEA, the Great Northern League (GNL) is now down to five schools including Cheney, East Valley, West Valley, Clarkston and Pullman.

Northeast 1B North League: The Northeast 1B league consists of schools with 26-91 students.

The teams include Almira-Coulee-

Hartline, Columbia, Curlew, Cusick, Inchelium, Northport, Odessa-Harrington, Republic, Selkirk, Valley Christian and Wellpinit.

Wilbur-Creston has moved up to a 2B school with an enrollment of 96 students.

“They are 4.1 students above the cut off point,” Cusick Athletic Director Nick Pease said.

St. Michaels will no longer be offering SEE LEAGUE, 8A

KISS: Would save rent money using buildings owned FROM PAGE 2A

economy.

“There is enough timber in the county,” he says. The way it is now, though, private lands are being overcut because the federal government isn’t allowing enough timber harvests from national forests.

If the infrastructure isn’t kept up and mills start closing, it can have a cascading effect where it costs too much to transport logs to the mill to be profitable. Kiss says that happened in Arizona

and Colorado. Since timber companies pay excise tax on net income from logging, the more it costs to transport logs to the mill, the less tax the state gets.

The county has long struggled economically and the Economic Development Council is the county’s attempt to attract and retain businesses. Kiss says he supports the county funding the EDC, although he says moving the office from Spruce Street to the emergency services building located be-

Metaline Falls gun club holds winter shoot METALINE FALLS – The Metaline Falls Gun Club held its second weekly winter shoot Sunday, Jan. 12. Results are as follows: 16 yard: Rob Kline 24, Sam McGeorge 23, Keith Enyeart 23, Johan Mayrhofer 23 Ladies: Lisa Enyeart 22, Tiara Kline 19, Diane Luhr 16, Kathy Wade 16 Youth: Brayden Taylor 20,

Ty Taylor 13, Jimmy Schapper 13, Logan Repp 12 Handicap: Bill Wade 21, Lisa Enyeart 21, Bruce Gagliardo 21, John Ross 21 27 Yard: Keith Enyeart 21, Sam McGeorge 21, Tiara Kline 14 Doubles: Bill Wade 43, Rob Kline 41, John Jackson 39, Johan Mayrhofer 38, Brandyn Ross 38, John Ross 38

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tween the Hall of Justice and Counseling Services makes sense.

The county would save some rent money and using the building it owns would give an incentive to improve the building, Kiss says. Other services, such as the Extension Office, could also be moved there.

Kiss is chairman of the Hotel Motel Tax Board. The board approves grants from the funds collected from hotel/motel taxes in the county.

That committee needs a board member, he says. Members must come from the payer or user community.

The tax is paid by lodging businesses and used by groups that attract visitors to the county, particularly visitors who stay overnight.

Kiss says the Pend Oreille Tourism Alliance

gets about $23,000 of the $35,000 the board distributes annually. The rest is divided up among about 10 groups who applied, he said.

Kiss is pretty much a Pend Oreille County product. He was born in Roseburg, Ore., and moved here when he was 9. He is a 1968 graduate of Selkirk High School. He became involved with the Port when his father in law, Dave Garrett, passed away in office.

Kiss says the county commissioners work well together. All three are Republicans, so they have that in common, but more importantly, they seem to respect one another.

Kiss says he is surprised to say he is enjoying his role as county commissioner.

“I’m loving the job,” he says.

“I didn’t think I would say that. I knew I could do the job, but I didn’t know I would like it.”

the respective fees.

A grant to make a turn around at the end of the runway at the Ione Airport came through, Fowell said.

Construction dates have not been set.

In other business, the town discussed a letter the Department of Ecology sent regarding a fuel leak at the Airport Kwik Stop several years ago during the Dec. 4 regular town meeting. The letter states the Ione Airport is not a contributor to the contamination and is not considered part of the site.

“Nothing at the airport caused that,” Fowell said.

Selkirk work session to discuss levy IONE – The Selkirk School District board of directors will hold a work session Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. in the Selkirk Elementary multipurpose room, to discuss the maintenance and operations levy the district is putting before voters Tuesday, Feb. 11.

The current M&O levy expires at the end of 2014.

Selkirk currently collects $2 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The replace-

ment levy for 2015-2017 is estimated at $2.05 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. This will raise Selkirk more than $550,000 annually.

On a $100,000 home in the Selkirk district, the increase would be $5 per year.

“It’s just maintaining what we have,” Selkirk Superintendent Nancy Lotze said. “It pays for the things there are no state and federal funds for.”

Selkirk celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. IONE – The annual Selkirk Martin Luther King Jr. celebration “Peace Throughout the Land” takes place Friday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. in the Sam Nicholas Gymnasium.

Selkirk music instructor Donivan Johnson has specially arranged music for the band, choir and vocal soloists.

The event is open to the public.

DOWN RIVE R EVE NTS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations COMMISSIONER KISS OFFICE HOURS: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Library WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library NORTH PEND OREILLE LIONS: 6:30 p.m. - Ione Train Depot

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 STORY TIME AND CRAFTS: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 AMERICAN LEGION POST 144: 3 p.m. - American Legion in Metaline Falls

MONDAY, JANUARY 20 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library

SELKIRK SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: 4-5 p.m. - Ione Library NORTH PEND OREILLE VALLEY LIONS: 7 p.m. - Lions Train Depot in Ione

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

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LEAGUE: Districts can opt up to a bigger league

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athletics so this takes them out of the NE1B North league.

For football only in the NE1B North league, Columbia and Inchelium combine to offer a larger athletic presence, but Pease said this combination has been dissolved for future seasons. They will each offer their own football teams.

Pease said that talks are happening regarding the league for Rosalia and Tekoa schools. They would like to transfer to District 7 from District 9 and join as 2B schools.

“District 7 is welcoming them with open arms but District 9 doesn’t want to let them go,” Pease said.

He said the final decision regarding these two schools should take place at the WIAA Executive Board meeting Monday, Jan. 27.

WIAA Sports and Activities Information Director Conor Laffey said the WIAA reevaluates enrollment numbers every four years. Every two years, the

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enrollment numbers stay the same, but the schools are given another opportunity to change leagues if they deem it necessary.

Then new numbers come out for the four-year cycle, starting the process over again.

School districts are given the option to stay in the league their enrollment allows or they may opt to play in a higher league.

If a school wanted to play football in a league above them, the district would have to decide to bump up to that league and would have to stay for a two-year period.

To be a 4A league school, enrollment at a high school should be more than 1,252 students. A 3A school is 990-1,251 students, a 2A school is 472-990 students, 1A is 225-471 students, a 2B school is 92-224 students and a 1B school is 26-91 students.

2013402 LEGAL NOTICE LEADERS MEETING The Boards of Commissioners of the Port of Pend Oreille, Public Utility District No. 1 and Pend Oreille County will meet on Wednesday, January 29th at 12 noon at the Camas Wellness Center. /s/ Kelly J. Driver, Manager /s/ Karen Willner, Clerk of the Board /s/ Liz Braun, Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner January 15 and 22, 2014. (50-2)

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Tree City USA may come to Priest River

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Parks Board will hold a meeting Thursday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, to discuss the possibility of bringing the

town to Tree City USA status.

The board will discuss the many benefits a Tree City would have on the town of Priest River.

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voter registration, voting, or accessibility issues, contact the election office at 509-447-6472 or email

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Some of these activities include band, ASB, National Honor Society, and the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program. Being a part of these programs has helped me and other individuals gain confidence, and we have become more outgoing. None of this would be possible without the levy, so I am asking you to vote YES for the Maintenance and Operations Levy. By voting YES you are helping all of the students in the Newport School District get a good education. You are also supporting the staff so that they can get what they need to prepare us for our futures. I hope you will vote YES for the Maintenance and Operations Levy to support the children in your community.

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B R I E F LY Newport Gun Club announces shoot results NEWPORT – The Newport Gun Club had its second weekly winter shoot Sunday. Following are the results: Singles: Dan Wilner 23, Rob Linton 23, Steve Patton 23, John Hankey 22, Nick Larson 22, Steve Smith 22, Arlyn Duncan 21, Jim Miller 21, Pam McLam 20, Mark Dienhardt 20, Bud Leu 20, Dan Reijonen 20 Handicap: Harry Williamson 24, Pam McLam 24, Steve Patton 24, Dan Wilner 23, Steve Smith 23, Duane Randolph 22, Bob Avey 22, Nick Larson 21, Bud Leu 21 Doubles: Dan Reijonen 46, Mark Dienhardt 41, Jim Miller 40 Ladies: Melanie Endicott 16, Amy Reijonen 11, Jessica Hankey 9 Juniors: Nick Deerwester 14, Robby Owen 13, Michael Owen 13 Continental: Bud Leu 23, Dan Reijonen 21, Pam McLam 20 27 Yard: Mark Dienhardt 21, Bud Leu 15

Selkirk wrestling continues IONE – Selkirk wrestlers hit the mat Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Kettle Falls Mix and Match and Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Charger Invitational. Wrestling results were not available at press time, as the coaching staff wasn’t available.

The Rangers were to travel to the Springdale Mix and Match Saturday, Jan. 18, but that dual has been canceled.

The Rangers will travel to Newport to grapple with Newport, Northwest Christian and Kettle Falls, Monday, Jan. 20 at 5 p.m.

Rowing, padding association meets in Priest River PRIEST RIVER – The Pend Oreille Rowing and Paddling Association will hold a meeting Saturday, Jan. 18, at 10 a.m. at the Infinity Cafe on Highway 2 in Priest River.

The meeting will focus on planning activities for 2014. Anyone interested in a new organization focusing on rowing, paddling or community development is encouraged to attend. If you have questions, contact headrace@netw.com.

OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers boys basketball team knocked off OdessaHarrington Tuesday, Jan.

‘Overall, the team stayed together and kept at it.’

JR Bluff

Cusick coach on the overtime win against Odessa-Harrington.

MINER PHOTO|MICHELLE NEDVED

Priest River’s Jill Weimer battles through Bonners Ferry defenders for a shot Saturday at Priest River.

The Spartans won 59-19.

Lady Spartans win three

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River girls basketball team is 8-5 overall and 3-0 in Intermountain League play after sweeping the week with wins against Riverside, Timberlake and Bonners Ferry.

Turnovers and poor shooting by Riverside gave Priest River the upper hand Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Spartans won 51-24, with Jill

‘We improved a lot defensively.’

Gary Stewart

Priest River Head Coach

Weimer leading all scorers with 17.

“Against Riverside, we improved a lot defensively since the first time we played Riverside earlier in the year,” Spartan coach Gary Stewart said. “We’re also playing more consistent on offense, not having these lapses when subs are coming in and out.”

Priest River led 14-5 at the end of the first quarter and led 25-9 at the half. The second half was similar, with Priest River outscoring the Rams 26-15. Karly Douglas and Katlyn Summers each scored nine for the Spartans.

Alyssa Carey scored four, Amber Trantum and Melissa Krampert each scored three and Angel Clark, Avery Summers and Elisa Williams each scored two.

A tight first half gave way to Priest River dominating in the second when the Spartans

traveled to Timberlake Thursday, Jan. 9.

The game was tied at nine at the end of the first quarter and ON DECK: Timberlake pulled ahead by two with AT KELLOGG: Thursday, 11 in the second. Jan. 16, 6 p.m.

Priest River rallied VS. TIMBERLAKE: Saturin the second half day, Jan. 18, 6 p.m. – Battle with 18 points in of the Buck AT FREEMAN: Tuesday, Jan. the third while holding Timber- 21, TBA lake to 10. Both teams scored eight in the fourth for the Spartan win 44-38.

“Great win for us at their place,” Stewart said. “We knew it would be close, and our guards rose to the occasion and played tough and composed against a very athletic opponent.

“We played well off each other when the initial offensive sets didn’t produce a shot. We improvised and made things happen. The rematch will be heated this Saturday at the Battle of The Buck,” Stewart said.

Summers led all scorers with 18. Douglas scored nine, Clark added eight and Jill Weimer scored six. Krampert scored two and Carey added a free throw.

Priest River dominated at home when they routed the Bonners Ferry Badgers 59-19 Saturday. Priest River led 18-4 at the end of the first quarter and added another 18 in the second to lead 31-9 at the half. Priest River scored another 15 in the third, holding Bonners to six and finished things off with an SEE SPARTANS, 2B

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PRIEST RIVER – Turnovers hurt the Priest River Spartans boys basketball team in an Intermountain League contest with Bonners Ferry Saturday, Jan. 11. The Spartans lost 57-43.

“They came out and got into a half court press in the

second ON DECK: quarter, AT KELLOGG: which Thursday, Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m. resulted in a lot of VS. TIMBERLAKE: turnovers Saturday, Jan. 18, 8 p.m. on our end,” Priest River coach Heath Hartwig said. The Spartans gave up the ball 24 times, compared to eight for Bonners Ferry.

“We have to take care of the ball better,” Hartwig said.

The game started close, with the Spartans leading by a point at the end of the first quarter. Then Bonners Ferry put on the press and outscored Priest River 15-8 in the second quarter. The teams played evenly in the third quarter but Bonners came on strong with a 19-11

final quarter to take the win.

“We are having a tough time putting together four good quarters,” Hartwig said. “In games, we can go into four-minute stretches where we just get ahead of ourselves and lose concentration.”

Hunter Hartwig led SparSEE BADGERS, 2B

Cusick girls dominate on the court

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Cusick girls basketball team beat Odessa-Harrington, Inchelium and Columbia this past week, gearing up to face the Northeast 1B North League’s leader Republic this Saturday, Jan. 18, at 4:30 p.m.

It was a close game when Cusick traveled to Odessa-Harrington Tuesday, Jan. 7. Cusick coach Rob Seymour said it went back and forth before the Panthers ended up on top

50-42.

Cusick pulled away in the final minutes of the game for the win. Nalene Andrews scored 24 ON DECK: points and grabbed AT REPUBLIC: 18 rebounds for the Saturday, Jan. 18, 4:30 p.m.

Panthers. Caytlin Nenema scored eight, Renee Wynne scored five, Kaleigh Driver and Alajah Henry each scored four and Brianna Balcom scored three. Ryean Pierre added two.

Cusick started out slow, but sounded defeated Inchelium Friday, win-

ning 63-30 after leading 23-17 at the half.

Andrews scored 20 points for Cusick and Jovahni Andrews and Nenema each scored 12. Driver added nine, Henry scored three and Wynne, Cassidy Hansen and Pierre each scored two. Balcom added one.

Cusick pretty much dominated from the start when they played Columbia and won 70-25 Saturday, Jan. 11. Nenema scored 25 points for Cusick. Nalene Andrews scored 14, Pierre added 11 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.

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Cusick boys beat O-H in OT

BY DON GRONNING

Turnovers hurt Spartans against Badgers

BY DON GRONNING

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7, in a game that went into overtime.

Cusick trailed by three late in the fourth quarter when Alec Bluff hit a 3-pointer that put the game into overtime.

“Both Alec and Chad Browneagle had a strong game,” Cusick coach JR Bluff said. “Cameron Bauer also hit several big shots just to get us back in the game.”

Cusick had a slow second quarter, which sent them into the halftime break trailing by six.

Odessa-Harrington added a point to the lead in the third, so the Panthers started the fourth quarter down by seven. Cusick outscored O-H

21-14 to get the overtime, then had a 12-10 overtime to get the 65-63 win.

Browneagle and Bluff combined for 25 rebounds. Bluff led all scorers with 24 points.

Browneagle scored 19 and Bauer had nine points.

“Overall, the team stayed together and kept at it,” coach Bluff said. “Luckily we kept the game close and our hard work started to pay off late in the game.”

The Panthers ran into another hardy foe when they hosted Inchelium Friday, Jan. 10.

“They came to play and they really caught us offguard,” Bluff said. “They shot the lights out ON DECK: of the entire AT CLARK game.”

FORK: Thursday, IncheJan. 16, 7:30 p.m. lium led by a AT REPUBLIC: Saturday, Jan. 18, dozen at the 6 p.m. end of the first quarter.

They added another point to the lead in the second and Cusick trailed 45-32 at the half.

“Luckily we were able to get re-focused on our game and the second half we turned the momenSEE CUSICK, 2B

Newport battles on the mat

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies battled hard against Lakeside Thursday, Jan. 9 and at the Springdale Invite, Saturday, Jan. 11, but forfeits proved costly for the team. They lost to Lakeside 54-18 and Austin Krogh, 145 pounds, was the only Grizzly champion in Springdale.

ON DECK: Lakeside traveled to Grizzly territory to AT RIVERSIDE: dual Thursday, Jan. 9, taking the win away Thursday, Jan. 16, from the home team 54-18.

6 p.m.

“We moved a couple of kids around to VS. SELKIRK, NWC, KETTLE FALLS: better fill the line up but still gave up 30 Monday, Jan. 20, 5 points in forfeits,” Newport coach Bart George said. “That deficit makes dual vic- p.m. tories very difficult.”

The Grizzlies traveled to Springdale to take on 15 teams Saturday, Jan. 11 for the Charger Invitational Wrestling Tournament.

“We wrestled pretty well at the Springdale tournament,” George said.

The one Grizzly champion was Austin Krogh at 145 pounds.

Second place finishes went to 160-pound Nolan Finley and 285-pound Alex Solis. Both came up short in the finals, George said.

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S P O RT S C A L E N D A R WED. JANUARY 15 PRIEST RIVER WRESTLING AT WAR OF THE WATERS: 6 p.m. Priest River

THUR., JANUARY 16 PRIEST RIVER GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. KELLOGG: 6 p.m. Kellogg NEWPORT WRESTLING VS. RIVERSIDE: 6 p.m. - Riverside CUSICK GIRLS BASKETBALL: 6 p.m. - Clark Fork PRIEST RIVER BOYS BASKETBALL VS. KELLOGG: 7 p.m. Kellogg CUSICK BOYS BASKETBALL: 7:30 p.m. - Clark Fork

FRI., JANUARY 17 SELKIRK GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. COLUMBIA: 5:45 p.m. Columbia NEWPORT BOYS BASKETBALL VS. CHEWELAH: 5:45 p.m. Chewelah

BALL: 7 a.m. - Newport High School CUSICK GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. REPUBLIC: 4:30 p.m. - Republic SELKIRK GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. CURLEW: 4:30 p.m. - Selkirk PRIEST RIVER GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. TIMBERLAKE: 6 p.m.

- Priest River CUSICK BOYS BASKETBALL VS. REPUBLIC: 6 p.m. - Republic SELKIRK BOYS BASKETBALL VS. CURLEW: 6 p.m. - Selkirk PRIEST RIVER BOYS BASKETBALL VS. TIMBERLAKE: 8 p.m.

- Priest River

MON., JANUARY 20 NEWPORT WRESTLING VS. SELKIRK, NWC, KETTLE FALLS: 5 p.m. - Newport

TUES., JANUARY 21 PRIEST RIVER BOYS BASKETBALL VS. FREEMAN: Freeman

SELKIRK BOYS BASKETBALL VS. COLUMBIA: 7:15 p.m. - Columbia

PRIEST RIVER GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. FREEMAN: TBA - Freeman

NEWPORT GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. CHEWELAH: 7:30 p.m. Chewelah

NEWPORT GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. LAKESIDE: 5:45 p.m. - Newport

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Newport girls grab two wins

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport girls basketball beat Kettle Falls and Riverside this week, but lost to Medical Lake on the road Friday. The Griz are now 9-3 overall and 2-3 in Northeast A League play.

Newport traveled to Kettle Falls Tuesday, Jan. 7, and came away with a 60-39 win.

“Offensively it was a nice game for us,” coach Mike Frederick said. “We did some good defense – a good job fast breaking, but getting back to transition.”

Newport led 17-5 at the end of the first quarter and were ahead 31-16 at the half. They added eight points to their lead with 17 in the third. Kettle Falls managed to outscored Newport 14-12 in the fourth, but it wasn’t nearly enough.

Holly Malsbury led all scorers with 29 points. Jolie Frederick scored 16 and Hadley Stratton scored seven. Jalin Earl, Samantha Siemsen, Elise Cunningham and Emily Lewis each scored two points.

The Grizzlies didn’t have such a great time when they traveled to Medical Lake Friday. They lost 44-39.

Medical Lake hit three three-pointers in the first quarter. While Newport was only behind by two at the end of the first, they just couldn’t catch up, coach Frederick said.

“We were just always playing from behind,” he said.

Newport was down by as much as 12 in the third quarter, but they managed to tie it up twice, once on back-toback threes ON DECK: AT CHEWELAH:

by StratFriday, Jan. 17, ton. Elise 7:30 p.m.

CunningVS. LAKESIDE: ham hit Tuesday, Jan. 21, the basket 5:45 p.m. to tie it up at 39, but then Newport got into foul trouble.

“It was just ugly,” Frederick said.

Stratton and Jolie Frederick both fouled out.

Coach Frederick said they are working on playing well even when they lose their top performers, but with only eight players on the team, it can be difficult.

Malsbury scored 14 and Stratton scored 13.

Frederick scored five and Siemsen, Cunningham and Tiffany Huang each scored two. Earl added a free throw.

Newport didn’t let the loss stop them though.

They came back the next day and beat Riverside at home 44-25.

The game was a lot closer than the score shows. Newport was up by two at the half and mid-way through the third, Riverside led 2322. Newport outscored the Rams 22-2 in the second half, though, and came away with the win.

“When I watched the film, it’s just kind of an in-

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

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Newport’s Holly Maslbury battles against Medical Lake defenders Friday in Medical Lake. The Grizzlies lost 44-39, but beat Kettle Falls and Riverside this week.

teresting transition,” coach Frederick said about the comeback.

Malsbury scored 26 points for Newport. Stratton added 10, Frederick scored six and Earl hit a basket for two.

Lady Rangers pounce on Northport, Inchelium

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

IONE – The Selkirk girls basketball team beat Northport and Inchelium this past week, and now have a 7-4 overall record and are 4-2 in Northeast ON DECK: A North League play. The AT COLUMBIA: Rangers also played WellFriday, Jan. 17, pinit Tuesday, Jan. 7, but 5:45 p.m. results were not available.

VS. CURLEW: The Rangers hosted Saturday, Jan. 18, Northport Friday, Jan. 10, 4:30 p.m. and won 64-18. They led from the get-go and were ahead 30-6 at the half. They added 12 points in the third and 22 in the second, holding Northport to just one point in the fourth quarter.

Katie Couch led all scorers with 19 points.

She scored her 1,000 career point this week.

See page 7A. Lexy Ellsworth scored 12,

Hannah Rick scored eight and Samantha Enyeart scored seven. Hannah Jensen and Mackenzie McAnerin each scored five, Anna Kotzian scored three, Ellie Grass and Annie Byrd each added two and Nicole Espe got on the board with a free throw.

Selkirk traveled to Inchelium Saturday and came away with a 44-22 win. They led from the first quarter with eight points and were ahead 19-14 at the half. The Rangers held Inchelium to just eight points in the second half.

Couch again led all scrorers with 15, followed by Rick with 12. Kotzian scored eight, Ellsworth five, Enyeart three and Jensen scored one.

The Rangers hosted Clark Fork Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They travel to Columbia Friday, Jan. 17 to play at 5:45 p.m. and then host Curlew Saturday, Jan. 18 at 4:30 p.m.

BADGERS: Koch gets double-teamed FROM PAGE 1B

tan scoring with 14 points. Jimmy Koch scored 10, the only other Spartan to score in double figures.

Coach Hartwig said teams double team Koch, one of Priest River’s most productive offensive players.

“We are seeing a lot of double teams,” Hartwig said. The Spartans need to get Koch the ball more often, he said, as he is usually one of the best players on the floor.

“We have only played two teams this year that I really felt that Jimmy had a tough match up,” Hartwig said, “All the others, he

had defenders that just could not stay with him.”

Priest River has a 0-2 Intermountain League Record and a 1-10 overall record.

The Spartans will travel to Kellogg for an Intermountain League contest Thursday, Jan. 16 for a game that starts at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 18 the Spartans will host Timberlake for the Battle of the Buck game that will start at 8 p.m. Tickets to Battle of the Buck are $5 and must be purchased in advance as there will be no tickets sales at the door. Priest River is limited to 500 tickets. IHSAA Activity Passes and District 1 activity passes will be accepted at the door.

CUSICK: Browneagle’s career high 36 FROM PAGE 1B

tum,” Bluff said. He credits Browneagle with singlehandedly changing the game by attacking the hoop and putting energy into the offense.

“Chad had a career high 36 points and also 16 rebounds,” Bluff said. Alec Bluff added 24 points and 11 rebounds on the night.

“We needed all of this just to weather the storm brought on by Inchelium,” Bluff said.

Cusick got away with an 80-75 win.

Cusick’s momentum carried over into the next night, when they travelled to Hunters for a game with Columbia. Cusick won 64-14.

“We immediately started clicking from the tip-off,” Bluff said. “We were able to get off to an early lead from pressure and turnovers.”

Browneagle and Bluff combined for 21 points and 13 rebounds, then rested for most of the game.

Selkirk gets needed wins

“Quinton Montgomery played a solid game for us, adding nine points and 10 rebounds,” Bluff said. Most of the team was able to get a lot of game time, he said.

The wins gave Cusick a 6-0 Northeast 1B League record. They have an 11-2 overall record. Cusick will travel to Clark Fork for a game Thursday, Jan. 16. The boys varsity game will start at 8:30 p.m. Saturday they go to Republic for a game that starts at 6 p.m.

The Griz traveled to Timberlake after The Miner went to press Tuesday.

They travel to Friday, Jan. 17 to play Chewelah at 7:30 p.m. and then host Lakeside Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 5:45 p.m.

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers boys basketball team picked up two league wins last week, beating Northport 48-26 Friday, ON DECK: Jan. 10 and AT COLUMBIA: Inchelium 67- Friday, Jan. 17, 54 Saturday, 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 11.

VS. CURLEW: The week Saturday, Jan. started with 18, 7:30 p.m. a 64-37 loss to Wellpinit Tuesday, Jan. 7, though.

Selkirk coach Kelly Cain said his team played much better against Wellpinit than the first time they met.

“It was a much better effort (on) our part,” he said. The game was closer than the final score indicated. “They scored 10 points in the last two minutes.” Logan Miller and Cole Dawson had a good game rebounding, he said, with six each. The Rangers hosted Northport Friday.

“We had a really good first half,” Cain said. The Rangers led 32-12 going into the break, largely on the strength of Dawson, Dominic Cain and Shawn Mailly, who scored most of their points in the first half. Dawson had a game high 15 points, Cain had 11 points and Mailly had 10.

Cain also had 11 rebounds and Dawson had 10 boards.

The next night the Ranger hosted Inchelium, getting a 48-26 win.

“We saw the score of the Cusick game and knew we

had to be ready to play,” Cain said. Cusick trailed most of the game before rallying for the win.

Selkirk performed offensively against the Hornets, Cain said.

“We shot 40 percent from the field, which for us is huge,” he said. The Rangers had four players score in double figures, the first time that happened this year.

Cain scored 27, Mailly got a dozen, Dawson scored 11 and Jacob Couch scored 10 for the Rangers. Cain said the Rangers took care of the ball, with only 12 turnovers.

“We had a season low in turnovers,” he said. Selkirk also shot 66 percent from the free throw line.

Mailly had seven steals and Cain had 16 boards.

Cain says his team still has some weakness to work on.

They allowed Northport to outrebound them, only the second time that happened this year and defense against Inchelium could have been better in the second half, he said. Still he was happy with the week. Selkirk has a 4-2 Northeast 1B North League record and are third, behind Curlew and Cusick. The Rangers have a 5-8 overall record.

The Rangers hosted Clark Fork after deadline Tuesday.

They will travel to Columbia Friday, Jan. 17 for a game that will start at 7:15 p.m. They will host Curlew Saturday, Jan. 18. That game will start at 7:15 p.m.

Griz boys 1-2 for week

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies boys basketball team played three Northeast A League games last week, winning one and losing two.

The Griz started the week out with a 70-62 win at Kettle Falls Tuesday, Jan. 7.

“We got out to an early lead and were able to maintain our lead throughout the game,” Newport coach Steven Bryant said. Newport shot well all night long, he said.

Jeron Konkright finished the game with 28 points. John Lyon scored 21 points, hitting seven of 12 from the 3-point line. Connor Mullaley played a key role on the offensive boards and played great defense, Bryant said.

Newport traveled to Medical Lake for a game Friday, Jan. 10, losing 61-55.

“We came out extremely flat against Medical Lake,” Bryant said, trailing most of the game.

“We went on a couple good runs in the game but were never able to get over the top. We had chances at the end to hit big shots and were not able to capitalize on those shots.”

Konkright had another solid shooting night and scored 27 points. Joe Weltzin scored 15 points in his varsity debut. Connor Mullaley added another nine points.

Newport started great against Riverside at

home the next night, Saturday, Jan. 11.

“We started out the game really well and jumped out to a 16 to 4 lead,” ON DECK: Bryant said. Riverside had a giAT CHEWELAH: ant second quarter, outscoring Friday, Jan. 17, the Griz 29-14 and leading by 7:30 p.m. three at the half.

VS. LAKESIDE: Newport came back to tie the Tuesday, Jan. 21, game in the fourth quarter and 7:30 p.m. had some opportunities to win but couldn’t hit the big shot in the big moment, Bryant said.

“We missed wide open shots all game long which was the story of the game,” he said.

“These are normally shots that our shooters knock down with a high percentage.” Riverside hit their free-throws down the stretch to ice the game.

Konkright scored 28 points and also had eight rebounds.

Weltzin scored seven points and pulled down nine rebounds. Dean Ownbey had another solid defensive night.

Newport has a 2-3 league record and is 6-6 overall.

Newport played Timberlake after deadline Tuesday. The Grizzlies will play at Chewelah Friday, Jan. 17 before returning home for a game with Lakeside Tuesday, Jan. 21. The Chewelah game will start at 5:45 p.m. and the Lakeside game at 7:30 p.m.

SPARTANS: Travel to Kellogg Thursday FROM PAGE 1B

8-4 fourth quarter.

“Bonners lost a lot of steam when their best player Macenzie McDonald rolled her ankle early in the second quarter,” Stewart said. “It was good for us to spread the playing time around and the scoring because we’re in the midst of an eight game

stretch in 20 days.”

Summers scored 13, Krampert and Williams each scored 10, Weimer, Carey and Aimee Warren each scored six, Douglas scored four, Lily Luckey scored three and Clark added a free throw.

The Spartans travel to Kellogg Thursday, Jan. 16 to play at 6 p.m. They host Timberlake Saturday, Jan. 18

at 6 p.m. in the annual Battle of the Buck. Tickets to Battle of the Buck are $5 and must be purchased in advance as there will be no tickets sales at the door. Priest River is limited to 500 tickets. IHSAA Activity Passes and District 1 activity passes will be accepted at the door.

They then travel to Freeman Tuesday, Jan. 21.

MAT: Team is looking stronger FROM PAGE 1B

Freedom Struthers, 113 pounds, and Joe Luback, 220 pounds, both got beat early in the day and wrested back for third place finishes.

Miles Finley placed fourth at 195 pounds.

“I was happy with our performance,” George said. “We

only wrestled eight kids and six of them placed in the top four.” The season is moving along and George said the team is looking stronger.

“We still have a few weeks before the qualifying tournaments,” George said.

“We plan to use that time to sharpen up our technique and work on some funda-

mentals. We’ll be doing lots of drilling and conditioning in preparation for the post season.”

The Grizzlies travel to Riverside, Thursday, Jan. 16, to take on the Rams in a dual.

The Grizzlies return home Monday, Jan. 20 at 5 p.m., to wrestle Selkirk, Northwest Christian and Kettle Falls.

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Spartan grapplers show strong on the wrestling mat

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Spartans wrestled three different duals this week, winning against Sandpoint 43-40 Tuesday, Jan. 7, beating Kellogg 52-33 ON DECK: Wednesday, Jan. 8 and taking WAR OF THE third place at the River City WATERS: Wednesday, Jan. Dual, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 10-11.

15, 6 p.m. at Priest River John Allen-Noble, Scout Nash and Joe Swartz won their matches by pin against the Sandpoint.

“The team as a whole I felt wrestled solid,” Head Coach Jake Stark said. “One of our strengths is that we are a very positive group.

Win or lose we support each other and strive to get better every match.”

Allen-Noble won the 106-pound match by pin in one minute and 41 seconds beating Sandpoint wrestler Preston Bunty. Nash won by pin over Bulldog Brandon Evenson in 44 seconds for the 113-weight class.

Spartan Dallas Hopkins fought hard during his match in the 145-pounds category and won by a major decision of 9-1 over Bulldog Lewis Dunton.

“I felt that (Hopkins) wrestled a great match and set the tone for our team,” Stark said.

“His hard work, experience, and conditioning totally put him in a league of his own.”

At 152 pounds, Clayton Bowman battled against Bulldog Tyler Presser, taking the win by a decision of 9-4. Swartz, 182 pounds, took on Bulldog Colton Muldoon and won by pin in two minutes and 34 seconds.

“One other strength that I noticed is we were in better shape than our opponents,” Stark said.

The Bulldogs forfeited four matches and won seven during the dual.

The Spartans cleared the mat against the Kellogg Wildcats, Wednesday, Jan. 8, winning the dual 52-33, coming from seven pins and a strong team showing.

Logan Schulz, 98 pounds, pinned his opponent in 58 seconds starting the team off with six points.

“We had some key pins that put us past Kellogg,” Stark said.

Allen-Noble won by pin in three minutes and 14 seconds. Hunter Golden, 152 pounds, won by pin in two minutes and 39 seconds.

Clayton Bowman, 160 pounds, got his pin in 50 seconds, the fastest pin of the dual. Gregory Fitzmorris, 170 pounds, won by pin in two minutes 34 seconds. Swartz, 182 pounds, won over the Wildcat opponent by pin in one

minute and 47 seconds.

Gabe Bellah, 220 pounds, won his match by pin in one minute and 39 seconds. These seven wrestlers earned six points each for the team.

Hopkins, 145 pounds, fought hard on the mat to a major decision of 9-1, adding four points to the team score.

Spartan Luke Soumas battled on the mat but lost in overtime 7-5.

“This win over Kellogg was the first of three we need to win to reach our goal of district champs,” Stark said.

The Spartans traveled to Post Falls, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 10-11, to battle on the mat at the River City Duals and took home a third place Silver Bracket win.

The teams were split into pods for the Friday wrestling matches, and Priest River went one and one for the Pod C bracket. The Spartans shut-out Pullman 89-0 for the first round,

‘This win over Kellogg was the first of three we need to win to reach our goal of district champs.’

Jake Stark

Priest River Head Coach

but the team took a crushing defeat of 80-6 from Columbia. This moved them into the Silver bracket Saturday, where they took out Timberlake 49-31 to get a third place finish.

They lost to Colville and Pasco.

“I would have to say the highlight of the Saturday was to place third in the silver,” Stark said. “Defeating our rivals from Timberlake made it that much sweeter.”

At 98 pounds Logan Schultz went 4-1 on his five-matchup weekend. His only loss came from a Lewis and Clark opponent on Saturday. He won the first match of the weekend by a 17-0 technical fall.

Allen-Noble was 3-2 for the weekend, finishing the weekend holding fourth place in the state of Idaho for the 106-pound weight class, his fastest pin of the weekend at 46 seconds over Timberlake.

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Spartan Dallas Hopkins grappled Bulldog Lewis Dunton to a major decision win of 9-1 during the wrestling dual Tuesday, Jan. 7 in Priest River.

mat with a 2-3 five matchup wrestling weekend. Robinson had a pin against Lewis and Clark in one minute 2 seconds.

At 126 pounds Luke Soumas won four of his five matches this weekend, taking wins over Pullman, Lewis and Clark, Pasco and Timberlake. His only loss was to Columbia.

Spencer MacDonald, 132 pounds, went 2-3 on the mat, taking the win over Pullman and Lewis and Clark. He got his first pin of the tournament in one minute 34 seconds over Pullman.

Golden stepped up for the Spartans at the 138-pound weight class, going 4-1 for the tournament. His only loss was to Columbia.

He had some of the fastest pins of the tournament at 22 seconds over Pullman, 13 seconds over Lewis and Clark and 17 seconds over Pasco.

Hopkins went 3-2 for the weekend matchups. Hopkins strong showing at this tournament and throughout the season has put him in first place for the state of Idaho at the 145-pound weight class category.

At 152 pounds, Clayton Bowman hit the mat for the Spartans and took home a 2-3 record. He got a pin against Lewis and Clark in one minute four seconds.

Greg Fitzmorris, 160 pounds, won his first match of the weekend, but did not complete the rest of his matchups. Fitzmorris is holding

sixth place in the state of Idaho for his weight class.

Junior varsity wrestler Matt Rohrich worked his way up to varsity and wrestled the River City Duals at the 170-pound weight class, going 1-4 on the weekend.

Swartz had a great weekend on the mat, taking home a 4-1 record, losing only to Columbia. Swartz got pins in 34 seconds, 25 seconds and one minute 34 seconds.

Bret Fink, 195 pounds, hit the mat hard and came home with a 2-3 record. His wins came over Pullman and Timberlake.

Spartan 220 pounder Gabe Bellah went 3-2 for the weekend, winning over Pullman, Pasco and Timberlake. His pins came from a one minute 49 seconds fall over Pasco and 20 seconds over Timberlake.

Heavyweight Tristian Hudson battled hard on the mat taking home a 2-3 record. He got a pin against Timberlake in 23 seconds.

“We wrestled exceptionally well all weekend,” Stark said.

“It was a fun tourney because the team is together the whole time.”

Priest River is currently 3-2 overall on the season and 1-0 in the Intermountain League.

Timberlake sits also 1-0 in the league and Kellogg and Bonners Ferry are both 0-1.

The Spartans host the War of the Waters Dual, Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m.

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FOR THE RECORD

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P O L I C E R E P O RT S

OBITUARI ES Loren Clair Randolph PRIEST RIVER

Loren Clair Randolph passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, in Spokane at the age of 53.

He was born Aug. 27, 1960, in Newport. He lived most of his life in Priest Randolph River, with father Duane, mother Judy and two brothers, Dale and Terry.

He has four nieces and one nephew and countless relatives, and friends.

Everyone was a friend to Mr. Randolph. He was known for his infectious smile to all.

His world to him was perfect.

He participated for years in the Special Olympics. If you knew him you were blessed, family said. He graduated from the West Bonner County School District with a special certificate. His family said they are so lucky that he was with then for 53 years when he was not supposed to survive past the age of 20.

Mr. Randolph was an avid TV watcher and enjoyed coloring. “We all will miss our special angel, but he is forever in our hearts,” family said.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Priest River.

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.

Orvin D. “Dave” Parrott Jr. PRIEST RIVER

Orvin D. “Dave” Parrott, Jr. passed away Dec. 23, after spending the past few years battling chronic leukemia. He was 69 years old.

Mr. Parrott was born the Parrott second of four children July 27, 1944, in Olympia, to Virginia (Tanner) Parrott and Orvin D. Parrott Sr. He believed that life was a battle and, for him, most of it was. He started working in the family machine shop at the age of 6. At the same time, he started fighting his way through a school system that recognized neither his abundant talents nor the mental health issues that plagued him all his life,

instead choosing to label him “misfit.” Never being one to pass up a chance to challenge established authority, in high school he joined with other so-called misfits who collectively became “The Magnificent Seven” of Olympia High.

After he left high school he joined the U.S. Navy serving on the USS Isle Royal as a Machinist’s Mate. Upon his discharge, and a brief sojourn at Olympic College in Bremerton, Wash., where he became active in the antiwar movement, he worked at a wide variety of skilled jobs. He became proficient at everything he attempted and eventually worked as a commercial painter, carpenter, machinist, millwright, welder, concrete contractor, song writer, book seller, and all around political philosopher. He read voraciously and loved a lively debate.

In 1969 he married Christy Blessing with whom he had one son, Hollin David Parrott.

After their divorce, he met and married Sheila Gormley with whom he had two more sons, Jacob Stephen Gormley and Sean Jesse Parrott.

He and his small family spent the years following work through Juneau, Alaska, Colville, Wash., and Bremerton, Wash. He ultimately settled in Priest River where he could retire in relative peace to watch and feed his beloved wildlife.

Being of a spiritual and curious nature, Mr. Parrott studied various religions and took part in some, but could never bring himself to believe that a loving god would allow the kind of pain that so permeated his life and the lives of others and he particularly detested hypocrisy, which he found rampant in established religion. He specifically requested that no public service be held for him.

Mr. Parrott was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, his sister, Ellen Rodrigues, and his first ex-wife, Christy Blessing Parrott. He is survived by his brother, Stephen Parrott, sister Joan (Parrott) Browning, step-father Dean Shacklett, half-sister Laura Shacklett, half-brothers Doug and Chris Shacklett, sons Hollin (and Jackie) Parrott, Jake Gormley, and Sean Parrott, and second ex-wife Sheila Gormley, four grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews.

Some will remember Mr. Parrott fondly, some not so fondly, but all will admit it was a helluva ride, family said.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509-447-3151.

This is a regular section of The Miner. All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

Robert J. Kelly, 20, is wanted on a Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of assault 4th Kelly degree. He is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 210 pounds with hazel eyes and brown hair. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is statewide.

Allan E. Wilson, 52, is wanted on a Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of theft 3rd degree. He is 5 feet, 10 inches Wilson tall and weighs 195 pounds with green eyes and brown hair.

His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradi-

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.

tion is surrounding counties only.

Harold M. Young, 46, is wanted on two Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to appear on original charges of failure to pay Young child support as well as driving while suspended 3rd degree. He is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds with green eyes and brown hair. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is statewide.

Richard A. Smith, 56, is wanted on two Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to appear on original charges of bail jumping Smith and withholding knowledge of a violent offender.

He is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weights 290 pounds, with brown eyes and white hair.

His last known address was in the Metaline Falls area.

Extradition is surrounding counties only.

33, of Spokane was arrested for driving on a suspended license.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, report of semi-truck off in ditch, no injuries.

ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, report that the guardrail is damaged.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 2nd St., report of female in a pink coat and male wearing a lime green coat inside one of the units.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Warren Ave., Newport, report that male subject with a backpack is at the Forest Service frog pond.

ACCIDENT: S. Washington Ave., report of two-vehicle accident that is partially blocking the roadway.

PEND OREILLE COUNTY MONDAY, JAN. 6

AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 41, Oldtown, agency requesting assistance with domestic violence assault.

PROWLER: Main St., report of unknown person in building at respondent’s front door.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Newport, white and cream colored van or SUV slid off roadway.

ACCIDENT: Flowery Trail Rd., damage to guard rail reported.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of one vehicle slide off no damage.

FRAUD: W. Walnut St., Newport, respondent reports receiving suspicious check.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Harworth, respondent noticed big bank of mailboxes at the corner destroyed.

THREATENING: N. Washington Ave., respondent states three or four people threatening him in a Dodge truck.

ARREST: Blackwell, Troy Stanley Thompson, 42, of Ione, was arrested for unlawful possession of a legend drug and third degree theft.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: N. Shore Diamond Lake, report of 13-year-old female out of control trying to hurt herself.

ARREST: Northshore Diamond Lake Rd., Charles Eric McCullar, 48, of Spokane was arrested for driving while license suspended and possession of a controlled substance.

ARREST: Northshore Diamond Lake Rd., Robbin Renee Forker, 53, of Spokane was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Bayview Blvd., Newport, report of male and female came to complainant’s door saying their car broke down but didn’t know where the car was at.

THURSDAY, JAN. 9

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of 30-year-old male trying to enter respondent’s house.

ACCIDENT: S. Union, Newport, report of vehicle hitting a pole.

TUESDAY, JAN. 7

FOUND PROPERTY: W. Walnut St., Newport

ARREST: Rumsey Rd., Charles V. Huckabee, 51, of Spokane was arrested for driving while license suspended, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm. Brittani C. Dorman, 26, of Spokane was arrested for providing false statements to an officer, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm.

ARREST: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, Amanda L. McGee, 32, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.

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

RUNAWAY JUVENILE: S. Calispel Ave., report that juvenile did not come home from school.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Monumental Way, Cusick, report of BB shot through outside window.

SEARCH WARRANT: S. Garden Ave., Newport ARREST: Hwy. 2, Johnathan Kyle Welch, 21, of Spokane was arrested for driving while license suspended.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Camden Rd., report of snowmobiler on roadway having some sort of problem.

ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, report that vehicle hit a tree on northbound side.

ARREST: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, Luke A. Widman,

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ACCIDENT: Smackout Pass Rd., report of two-vehicle accident blocking the roadway, no injuries.

ARRESTS: Spokane County Jail, Dylan Daniel Boggs, 34, of Spokane, James Thomas Lowry, 40, of Newport, Joey Dwayne Morning Owl, 28, of Spokane, Matthew James Dittman, 24, of Newport, James Dean Hubbard, 22, of Newport and Kenneth Edward Plummer, 43, of Colville were transported to the Pend Oreille County Jail on warrants.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: McCloud Creek Rd., report of vehicle parked at end of drive and subject walked in.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Newport Ave., report of suspicious vehicle with three males.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of male laying on ground with medical problem.

PEND OREILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: 8:30 a.m. - CNS Fiber Building, 110 West Pine St., Newport

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211, report of vehicle in ditch, air bags deployed, no one around.

WEST BONNER COUNTY MONDAY, JAN. 6 STRUCTURE FIRE: Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake BURGLARY: Quinault Ct., Priest River RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE: N. Washington Ave., Newport, a vehicle stolen from Bonner County was located in Clackamas County.

ARREST: Hwy. 57, Priest River, Dylan D. Martin, 43, of Nordman was arrested on a warrant.

TUESDAY, JAN. 7 BATTERY: Hwy. 2, Priest River NON INJURY ACCIDENT: Kelso Lake Rd., Spirit Lake

ARREST: Hwy. 20, Jonothan Andrew Teeples, 25, of Cusick was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Hill Top Rd., respondent noticed back gate lock was cut and there are footprints

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Hoop Loop, Priest River, a 27-year-old man was cited and released for misdemeanor battery and trespass.

ARREST: Northshore Diamond Lake, Keysha L. Snowardt, 33, of Newport was arrested for being in physical control of a vehicle under the influence and possession of a controlled substance.

RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8

ARREST: Hwy. 41, Blanchard, Jason Eldred, 28, of Spirit Lake was arrested for driving without privileges. Michael Eldred, 36, of Spirit Lake was arrested for two outstanding warrants.

SATURDAY, JAN. 11

THURSDAY, JAN. 9

VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS.

COURT COMMITMENT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Riley Hillestad, 19, of Newport was booked and released for criminal trespass, third degree theft and possession of stolen property.

THEFT: LeClerc Rd. N., report of vehicle stolen from residence.

FRIDAY, JAN. 10 SHOPLIFTING: Hwy. 2, Priest River FRAUD: E. 5th St. N., Oldtown RUNAWAY JUVENILE: 8th St., Priest River

SATURDAY, JAN. 11

VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER: W. 5th St., reported violation of order occurring over several days.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Creek Side Drive N., report of vehicle parked on road; looks like it was in an accident.

NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Camden Rd., report of suspicious circumstance.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: LeClerc Rd. N., report that complainant would like contact concerning an issue with an employee.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Eastriver Rd., Priest River, a deputy investigated a report of blood in the snow.

ARREST: Cory Daniel Uselton, 20, of Newport was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender and on a warrant.

FRIDAY, JAN. 10 ACCIDENT: McCloud Creek Rd., reported slide off.

ARREST: Spring Valley Rd., David M. Whitten, 50, of Priest River, was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

THEFT: W. Kelly Drive, report that subject stole credit card out of wallet.

PROPERTY DAMAGE: Hummingbird Lane, report of guardrail damaged.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Circle Drive, report that complainant has seen different lights on in a house where owners are gone.

ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, David G. Zink, 45, was arrested for assault.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of DV physical.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of single vehicle rollover, unknown injuries.

SUNDAY, JAN. 12 VEHICLE PROWL: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of subject in parking lot walking, checking in windows and trying to open doors.

THEFT: Deeter Rd., report of

PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 8 BOARD: 7 p.m.

- Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads

CUSICK SCHOOL BOARD: 3:30 p.m. - Cusick High School Library

TUESDAY, JAN 21

WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Station on Highway 57

DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOARD: 10 a.m. - District Office

BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building

PROPERTY RIGHTS COUNCIL: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

PEND OREILLE COUNTY PARK BOARD: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse

WEST BONNER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. District Office, Priest River

PEND OREILLE PUD COMMISSIONERS: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices

WEDNESDAY, JAN 22 TRI-COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m.

- Clerk’s Office

THURSDAY, JAN 16 BONNER COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP: 5 p.m.

- Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint SOUTH PEND OREILLE FIRE & RESCUE: 7 p.m. - Station 31, 325272 Highway 2, Diamond Lake

MONDAY, JAN 20 PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse PRIEST RIVER CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall SELKIRK SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, respondent following car, swerving.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: Scotia Rd., report of man intoxicated in respondent’s yard.

PU BLIC M E ETI NGS WEDNESDAY, JAN 15

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NON INJURY ACCIDENT: E. 5th St. N., Oldtown, a deputy reported his vehicle was backed into in a parking lot.

ARREST: E. 5th St. N., Oldtown, Forest W. Reynolds, 68, of Priest River was arrested for felony driving under the influence.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Pine Leaf Rd., Priest River

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See job descriptions for complete list of qualifications and essential job functions. Obtain application and job description from Pend Oreille County Human Resources Office, 625 W. 4th St. Newport, Washington, (509) 447-6499 or County website: www.pendoreilleco.org. Application deadline: January 21, 2014 at 4:00pm.

A complete job description, along with an employment application, can be found on the District’s website: www.popud.org. To be considered, applicants must mail the application, along with a resume and cover letter, to PO Box 190, Newport, WA 99156; application materials may also be e-mailed to careers@popud.org. This is a full-time, bargaining unit position represented by the IBEW, Local 77. Starting wage is $35.10/ hr. + excellent benefit package. The closing date for application submissions is January 24, 2014.

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Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Katherine L. Wiles, who acquired title as Katherine Leeanne Wiles, as Grantor, to Landsafe Title of Washington, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Bank of America, N. A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20130314909. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts

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now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 9/16/2013 Monthly Payments $33,409.31 Late Charges $206.10 Lender’s Fees & Costs $2,024.51 Total Arrearage $35,639.92 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $700.00 Title Report $0.00 Statutory Mailings $52.70 Recording Costs $0.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $822.70 Total Amount Due: $36,462.62 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $227,484.84, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 06/01/12, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute.

The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on January 24, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 01/13/14 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance

of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 01/13/14 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 01/13/14 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Katherine L. Wiles aka Katherine Leeanne Wiles 3299 Willms Road Elk, WA 99009-9553 Katherine L. Wiles aka Katherine Leeanne Wiles P.O. Box 387 Elk, WA 990090387 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Katherine L. Wiles

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Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against

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CONTINUED FROM 6B the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee. com and are incorporated by this reference.

You may also access sale status at www. northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 9/16/2013 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7 3 0 3 . 2 3 9 4 4 ) 1002.250829-File No. Published in The Newport Miner December 25, 2013 and January 15, 2014. (47, 50)

_____________ 2013428 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-11-419799-SH APN No.: 433126529009 Title Order No.: 110032111-WA-GNO Grantor(s): JAMES SPIVY, LESA SPIVY Grantee(s): FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY BANK, N.A. A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 230214 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 1/24/2014, at 10:00 AM At the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street in the City of Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of 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: LOT 9, BLOCK 1, POIRIER’S SACHEEN DEVELOPMENT, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 59, RECORDS OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 7302 FERTILE VALLEY RD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 9/6/1995, recorded 9/7/1995, under 230214 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from JAMES M. SPIVY AND LESA A. SPIVY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to C. JON NESS, ATTORNEY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY BANK, N.A. A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned

by FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY BANK, N.A. A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. II. No ac-

tion commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/ are as follows: Failure to pay all outstanding obligations owed under the promissory note dated 9/6/1995; including all outstanding principal, interest, escrow advances, late charges, and corporate advances which all became due and payable on 9/15/2010, and all sums owed that have accrued since 9/15/2010.

IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $49,281.36, together with interest as provided in the Note, and such other costs and fees 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 1/24/2014. The sale may be terminated any time 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, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME JAMES M. SPIVY AND LESA A. SPIVY, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 7302 FERTILE VALLEY RD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, 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. These requirements were completed as of 2/1/2013. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the abovedescribed property. IX. Anyone having any 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 Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including

occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_ foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/ hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListActio n=searchandamp;sear chstate=WAandamp;fi lterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: SEP. 24, 2013 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA

92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan. com TS No.: WA-11419799-SH A-4417099 12/25/2013, 01/15/2014 Published in The Newport Miner December 25, 2013 and January 15, 2014. (47, 50)

______________ 201402 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Case No.: 13-400053-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) In the Estate of: William Wells and Patricia Wells.

Deceased.

The person named below bas been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided by RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim; and filing the original of the claim with the Court.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (I) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.040.020(1)(c); or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: January 1, 2014 Personal Representative: Mayree Beckett, P.S., Attorney at Law Address for Mailing or Service: 320 West Spofford, Spokane, WA 99205 Linda J. Mathis Attorney for Estate WSBA#16495 Published in The Newport Miner January 1, 8 and 15, 2014. (48-3)

______________ 201413 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Pursuant to 43.21C RCW, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on January 6, 2014 receive a complete Site Specific Re-Zone application and SEPA Environmental Checklist prepared for the Re-Zone of parcel # 433709-200001 & 433708-50-0005 from NR 20 to R 5.

LeClerc Road North is designated as a 5 acre road in the Pend Oreille County Comprehensive Plan. Proponent: Wasatch Associates III\IV. Location: Off of LeClerc Rd North just North of the Serendipity Golf Course. ; Within Sec. 8 & 9, T37N, R43E, WM. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact

the County Community Development Dept. Written Comments on the SEPA checklist must be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than Jan 25th, 2014. The submitted application and related documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 W. 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821.

Contact: Mike Lithgow, Community Development Director. An open record public hearing is scheduled to go before the Pend Oreille County Planning Commission on Feb. 14th, 2010 @ 6:00 PM in Cusick at the Community Center. Written and oral testimony will be considered by the Planning Commission at said public hearing, after hearing said testimony the Planning Commission will make a formal recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Interested persons are encouraged to attend.

Date of permit application: Jan. 06, 2014 Date of determination of completeness: Jan. 06, 2014 Date of notice of application: Jan. 06, 2014

In Re. the Estate of John D. Hall, Deceased.

Probate Notice to Creditors (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitation, serve their claims on the personal representative or the attorneys of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 and 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to the claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.

Date of filing copy of 1/6/14 Date of first publication Published in The New- 1/8/14 port Miner January 8 and /s/ Susan W. Hall 15, 2014. (49-2) Susan W. Hall _________________ c/o Douglas D. Lambarth 201414 P.O. Box 366 PUBLIC NOTICE Newport, WA 99156 P E N D O R E I L L E 509·447·3036 COUNTY REQUEST FOR PRO- Published in The NewPOSALS port Miner January 8, 15, D E V E L O P M E N TA L and 22, 2014. (49-3) DISABILITIES PATH- ________________ WAY TO EMPLOYMENT 201409 SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE Pend Oreille CounselFile No.: 7777.19319 ing Services is requesting proposals to provide Grantors: Northwest Pathway to Employment Trustee Services, Inc. Services to adults with U.S. Bank National Asdevelopmental disabili- sociation, as Trustee for ties ages 21 and up in Credit Suisse First BosPend Oreille County for ton Mortgage Securities the time period of July Corp., CSAB Mortgage1, 2014 – June 30, 2015. Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series Requests for application 2006-2 Grantee: Arnold packets must be reJ. Allen, Jr. and Kimberceived no later than 2:00 ly Allen, husband and p.m. February 21, 2014. wife Ref to DOT Auditor Please direct requests File No.: 2006 0286734 for application packets and Re-Recorded on or questions regarding 5/19/2006 under Audithis RFP to: Pend Oreille tor’s File No. 2006 County Counseling Ser- 0286890 Tax Parcel ID vices, P.O. Box 5055. No.: 443231519096 AbNewport, WA 99156, breviated Legal: L19 B2 509-447-5651. Pend Davis Lk Lots, Pend Oreille County is an EOE. Oreille Co., WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale PursuPublished in The New- ant to the Revised Code port Miner January 8 and of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS 15, 2014. (49-2) THE FINAL STEP BE________________ FORE THE FORECLO201415 SURE SALE OF YOUR PUBLIC HEARING HOME You have only 20 NOTICE DAYS from the recordThere will be a public ing date of this notice to hearing for information pursue mediation. DO and input into Impact NOT DELAY. CONTACT Aid and enhancing edu- A HOUSING COUNcational experience for SELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN Native Students attendWASHINGTON NOW to ing Cusick Schools, on assess your situation January 21, 2014 during and refer you to mediathe 3:30 p.m. School tion if you are eligible Board Meeting located in and it may help you save the Cusick School District your home. See below High School Library. for safe sources of help.

Cusick School District SEEKING ASSISTANCE No. 59 Housing counselors Pend Oreille County, and legal assistance Washington may be available at little By: /s/Don Hawpe or no cost to you. If you Don Hawpe, Secretary, would like assistance in Board of Directors determining your rights and opportunities to Published in The New- keep your house, you port Miner January 8 and may contact the following: The statewide fore15, 2014. (49-2) closure hotline for assis________________ tance and referral to 201416 housing counselors recSUPERIOR COURT ommended by the OF WASHINGTON Housing Finance ComCOUNTY OF PEND mission Telephone: Tollfree: 1-877-894-HOME OREILLE (1-877-894-4663). Web Case No.: Probate Notice to site: http://www.dfi.wa. gov/consumers/homeCreditors ownership/post_pur-

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chase_counselors_ foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction =search&searchstate= WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-6064819. Web site: http:// nwjustice.org/whatclear. I. On February 14, 2014, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Pend Oreille, State of Washington: Lot 19, Block 2, Davis Lake Lots, according to the recorded Plat thereof, Pend Oreille County, Washington. Commonly known as: 201 Davis Lake Road Usk, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 04/24/06, recorded on 05/09/06, under Auditor’s File No. 2006 0286734 and ReRecorded on 5/19/2006 under Auditor’s File No. 2006 0286890, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Arnold J. Allen, Jr. and Kimberly Allen, husband and wife, as Grantor, to First Choice Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Dream House Mortgage Corporation, a Rhode Island corporation, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for CSAB Mortgage-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-2 to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., CSAB MortgageBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-2, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20130315981. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 10/09/2013 Monthly Payments $72,926.70 Late Charges $3,311.82 Lender’s Fees & Costs $9,997.84 Total Arrearage $86,236.36 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $900.00 Title Report $654.21 Recording Costs $17.00 Postings $70.00 Total Costs $1,641.21 Total Amount

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Due: $87,877.57 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $170,342.23, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 03/01/09, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute.

The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on Februar y 14, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 02/03/14 (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 02/03/14 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 02/03/14 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Arnold J. Allen Jr. 201 Davis Lake Road Usk, WA 99156 Kimberly Allen 201 Davis Lake Road Usk, WA 99156 Arnold J. Allen Jr. 1020 North Summit Boulevard Spokane, WA 99201 Kimberly Allen 1020 North Summit Boulevard Spokane, WA 99201 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 09/04/13, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 09/06/13 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawCONTINUED ON 8B

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CONTINUED FROM 7B suit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee. com and www.USAForeclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 10/09/2013 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 980090997 Contact: Neang Avila (425) 586-1900.

(TS# 7777.19319) 1002.256225-File No. Published in The Newport Miner January 18 and February 5, 2014. (50, 1)

______________ 201417 PUBLIC NOTICE Newport City Council Vacancy There is one (1) City Councilmember position open on the Newport City Council. Any citizen of Newport interested in becoming a part of the City Council/Administrative team is encouraged to apply. Qualifications: 1) Resident of the City of Newport for one year; 2) Registered voter. Salary: $50.00 per meeting. Applications are available at Newport City Hall, 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, WA 99156 or call (509) 447-5611. All applications must be received by the deadline of 1:00 p.m., January 27, 2014.

Nickole Schutte Clerk/Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner January 15 and 22, 2014. (50-2)

_____________ 201418 PUBLIC NOTICE SURPLUS MATERIAL FOR SALE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County has declared the following as no longer necessary, material to, or useful in the operations of the District and, therefore, surplus to the needs of the Public Utility District: • Approximately 25 Sticks of 2-inch Galvanized Pipe • Fleet Asset #420 – Myers Truck-Mounted Two-Yarder Sander • Fleet Asset #284 – 1970 Flagging Trailer These items may be viewed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Newport Warehouse. Contact Kevin Fisher at 509671-1321.

Sealed bids will be received at the PUD offices, 130 N. Wash-

ington, PO Box 190, Newport, WA. 99156, or at Box Canyon Dam Visitors Center, 7492 Hwy. 31, PO Box 547, Ione, WA. 99139 until 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2014. Indicate “Sealed Bid” on the outside of the envelope.

The bids will be opened January 27, 2014 and awarded at the February 4, 2014, Board meeting.

Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner January 15 and 22, 2014. (50-2)

_____________ 201419 PUBLIC NOTICE CUSICK SCHOOL DISTRICT – SMALL WORKS ROSTER NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS In accordance with RCW 39.04.155 and as authorized by the School Board of Directors, the Cusick School District is now accepting applications for its 2014 Small Works Roster. The roster will cover projects estimated to cost $300,000 or less.

Required application forms can be picked up or mailed/faxed/downloaded to: Cusick School District 305 Monumental Way Cusick, WA 99119 Phone (509) 4451125 Fax (509) 445-1598 www.cusick.wednet. edu Please specify if you are a contractor or a consulting (architectural and engineering) firm.

Minority and small businesses are particularly encouraged to apply.

Published in The Newport Miner January 15, 2014. (50)

_____________ 201420 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in United States vs. David G Pflum, et. al. Civil No.12CV-0541-TOR United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, the United States will offer to sell at public auction the right, title, and interest of David G Pflum , in and to property located in Newport, Pend Oreille County, Washington Date of Sale: February 19, 2014 Time of Sale: 11:00AM – registration begins 10:00AM Place of Sale: 625 W 4th Street, Newport, WA Description of Property: 40 acres of tree covered undeveloped Legal Description: Parcel #453236 43 0001, Newport, Washington. The Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4 SE 1/4) in Section 36, Township 32, North Range 45EWM, Pend Oreille County, Washington.

Together with the easement and right to use for access purposes, the South 40 feet of the Southeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of the said Section 36, running Easterly as an extension of Bench Road #92 to the premises therein. Subject to: Reservations pertaining to oils, gases, minerals, etc. as contained indeed dated December 3, 1918, recorded December 17, 1918, Book 7, Deeds, page340, Auditor’s File

No.12671 from State of Washington to Dalkena Lumber Company, a corporation. Also the Company does not insure against rights of way for ditches, canals, laterals, telephone and transmission lines in favor of the U.S. now or hereafter required by the government for the construction, operation, and maintenance of irrigation works, asserted by the government under provisions of Section 7412 of Remington Revised Statutes of Washington (Sec. 90.40.050-R.C.W.) Subject to: a Record of Survey recorded on April 20, 1994 in Book 3 of Surveys, page 116, under Auditor’s file No. 222831, survey No. 535 purporting to show the herein described (and other) land.

Payment Terms: Deferred payment as follows: 10% down upon acceptance of the highest bid. No bid shall be accepted unless it is accompanied by a cashier’s check, made payable to the United States District Court of Washington.

Before being permitted to bid at the sale, all bidders shall display proof that they are able to comply with this requirement. No bids will be received from any person who has not presented said proof.

The successful bidder shall tender the balance of the purchase price, in cashiers check made payable to the United States District Court of Washington, at the office of the Internal Revenue Service, 500 W 12th St. PALS Vancouver WA 98660 no later than March 11, 2014.

In the event the successful bidder defaults on any of the terms contained herein, the deposit shall be forfeited and retained by the Internal Revenue Service as part of the proceeds of sale, and the real property shall again be offered for again for sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and shall be applied to the expenses of sale and to the outstanding federal tax liabilities of taxpayer.

This property shall be offered for sale at public auction, free and clear of all liens and interests of the parties to this action.

The U.S. may bid as a creditor against its judgment without tender of cash.

The government reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw the property from sale. The property is offered for sale “as is” and “where is” and without recourse against the United States.

The United States makes no guarantee of condition of the property, or its fitness for any purpose. The United States will not consider any claim for allowance or adjustment or for the rescission of the sale based on failure of the property to comply with any expressed or implied representation.

Form of Payments: All payments must be by cashiers check.

Make check payable to the United States District Court of Washington Name: Mary Smith Title: Property Appraisal Liquidation Specialist Address for information about the sale: Internal Revenue Service 500 W 12th St. PALS Vancouver WA 98660, or www.irssales.gov Cell (951)201-6919 or Email Mary.Smith3@ irs.gov

THE MINER

201427 Published in The Newport Miner January School District, Pend ary 15 and 22, 2014.

PUBLIC NOTICE Newport Miner January 15 and 22, 2014. (50-2) Oreille (50-2) Notice of Application 15, 22, 29 and February _____________ County, Washington, ______________ Notice is hereby giv5, 2014. (50-4) at the Newport School en that Pend Oreille District Office Building, _____________ 201422 201426 County did on Jan. 10, 1380 W. 5th Street until NOTICE OF PUBLIC ONE PM, January 27, PUBLIC NOTICE 2014, receive a com201421 HEARING Notice of Application plete application re2014 and then be pubNOTICE OF PUBLIC Pursuant to County licly opened and tabuNotice is hereby giv- questing a boundary HEARING Development Regula- lated for presentation to en that Pend Oreille line adjustment submitPursuant to County tions, notice is hereby the Board of Directors County did on Jan. 10, ted by Patricia Dotson & Development Regula- given that Pend Oreille on January 28, 2014. 2014, receive a com- Pete & Jeannie Landry, tions, notice is hereby County did on Dec. 6, The Newport School plete application re- to adjust the boundargiven that Pend Oreille 2013, receive a com- District proposes to pur- questing a boundary ies between two conCounty did on Oct. 18, plete Conditional Use chase CLASSROOM line adjustment submit- tiguous lots (Parcel 2013, receive a com- Permit Application, and HEALTH AND FITNESS ted by Joseph J. Calig- #’s 443331-02-9002 & plete Conditional Use SEPA Environmental EQUIPMENT for District aris & Michael Mayfield, 443331-02-9003; WithPermit Application, and Checklist from Don & wide use. Bids shall be to adjust the boundar- in Sec. 31, T33N, R44E, SEPA Environmental Suzie Hunt and did on enclosed in a sealed en- ies between two con- WM. Any person deChecklist from Tracie Dec. 9, 2013 issue a velope bearing on the tiguous lots (Parcel siring to express their Brown and did on Oct. Determination of Com- outside of the envelope #’s 453011-43-0001 & views, or to be notified 21, 2013 issue a Deter- pleteness for “Newport the following identifica- 453011-43-0002; With- of the action taken on mination of Complete- Moto-Cross”. Location: tion: “CLASSROOM in Sec. 11, T30N, R45E, this application should ness for “A Tow Towing Within Sect. 04, T31N, HEALTH AND FITNESS WM. Any person de- contact the Community Company”. Location: R44E WM, 2144 Baker BID.” siring to express their Development Dept. A Within Sect. 19, T31N, Lake Rd. Newport, WA NEWPORT SCHOOL views, or to be notified copy of the complete file R46E WM, 212 Silver- 99156. The Pend Oreille DISTRICT of the action taken on may be examined by the birch Rd. Newport, WA County Planning ComTom Crouch, Busi- this application should public between 8:00 AM 99156. The Pend Oreille mission will be hearing ness Manager contact the Community & 4:30 PM at the CourtCounty Planning Com- this Conditional Use Development Dept. A house, Lower Level, 625 mission will be hearing Permit Application on Published in The copy of the complete file West 4th, Newport, WA this Conditional Use February 11th, 2014 at Newport Miner January may be examined by the 99156, (509) 447-4821.

Permit Application on 6:00pm in the Cusick 15 and 22, 2014. (50-2) public between 8:00 AM Contact: Mike Lithgow, February 11th, 2014 at Community Center, 111 & 4:30 PM at the Court- Director. Written com6:00pm in the Cusick S. First Ave., Cusick, WA _______________ house, Lower Level, 625 ments from the pubCommunity Center, 111 Required Permits: West 4th, Newport, WA lic may be submitted S. First Ave., Cusick, WA Conditional Use Permit 201425 99156, (509) 447-4821. no later than Jan. 30th, Required Permits: (Pend Oreille County) PUBLIC NOTICE Contact: Mike Lithgow, 2014 after which a final Conditional Use Permit Dated: Jan. 08, 2013 The Pend Oreille Director. Written com- administrative decision (Pend Oreille County) County Library District ments from the pub- will be made.

Dated: Jan. 08, 2013 Published in The Board of Trustees have lic may be submitted Dated: Jan. 13, 2014 Newport Miner January changed their regularly no later than Jan. 30th, Published in The 15, 2014. (50) scheduled Board meet- 2014 after which a final Published in The Newport Miner January ______________ ing on 23 January 2014 administrative decision Newport Miner January 15, 2014. (50) to 22 January 2014 at will be made.

15 and 22, 2014. (50-2) 10:00 a.m. in the District Dated: Jan. 13, 2014 ______________ ______________ 201424 Office. The 27 FebruPUBLIC NOTICE ary 2014 has also been Published in The Get fast relief for an 201423 INVITATION TO BID changed to 20 February Newport Miner January upset budget with The PUBLIC NOTICE C L A S S R O O M 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the 15, 2014. (50) Newport Miner and Combined Notice of HEALTH AND FITNESS District Office due to a Gem State Miner ClasApplication and Action EQUIPMENT – BID #2 conflict of schedules. _____________ sifieds. They work for Find it fast in The NewPursuant to County 2013-14 others; they’ll work for port Miner and Gem Development RegulaSealed bids will be Published in the State Miner Classifieds. you! Call (509) 447tions, notice is hereby received by Newport Newport Miner Janu2433. given that Pend Oreille County did on December 17, 2013 received a complete SEPA Environmental Checklist with supplemental documents prepared by Bruce Farline (Consultant- Hood Design Solutions, LLC) and did on December 09, 2013 issue a Determination of Completeness for development of an access road (16’ X 900’) and three RV pads (20’ X 60’ each) project on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SEPA-14001), Location: 427281 State Hwy 20, Newport, WA 99156. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on November 05, 2013, and the county expects to issue a DeThanks to the support of our community, Newport Schools have developed an excellent termination of Non-Sigeducational program for our children. However, the current maintenance and operation nificance for this projlevy will end December of 2014. In order for these programs and services to continue, ect. The optional DNS a replacement levy will be presented on a mail-in ballot in February 2014. process is being used (WAC 197-11-355) and 2015 2016 2017 this may be the only opportunity to comment on Student Programs $678,342 $698,692 $729,653 the environmental imTechnology $294,588 $303,426 $312,528 pacts for the proposal.

Instructional $95,000 $105,450 $105,914 Written comments from Support Services $245,582 $252,949 $260,537 the public may be subFacilities $293,339 $294,539 $306,076 mitted to Pend Oreille Total: $1,606,851 $1,655,056 $1,704,708 County no later than January 28, 2014. Any THIS 3 YEAR LEVY person desiring to express their views, or to • Replaces an expiring three year levy. be notified of the action taken on this application • Renews local funding that will allow current operations and programs to be maintained. should contact the Pend • Supports and protects basic educational programs and operation for the years 2015, Oreille County Commu2016 and 2017. nity Development Department. The submit• Updates and supports instructional materials, libraries and technology. ted application and re• Guarantees a fixed dollar amount for three years that will not increase as home values lated file documents are reassessed. may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM WHY A & 4:30 PM at the Pend IS THIS A NEW TAX? WHY A 3 YEAR LEVY? Oreille County CourtMAINTENANCE house, Lower Level, 625 A three year levy provides for AND OPERATIONS NO! a cost savings to the taxpayers West 4th, Newport, WA Th e current Maintenance LEVY? through reduced levy election 99156, (509) 447-4821 and Operations Levy Basic education funding from costs. It also provides a better and viewed at www. will expire in Dec. of 2014. the State is not sufficient to basis for financial planning pendoreilleco.org. ConThe proposed levy provide existing programs and budgeting for both schools tact: Todd McLaughlin, will replace the and support for our students. and taxpayers.

Community Dev. Natcurrent tax.

Special levies make up for these ural Resource Planshortfalls with local funds. ner, tmclaughlin@pendoreille.org.

Required Permits: SENIOR AND DISABLED CITIZENS: WHAT WILL THE LEVY COST ME? Floodplain DevelopYou MAY be eligible for an exemption. Contact the Pend ment Permit (Pend The estimated rates for the next three years is Oreille County Assessor to see if you qualify at: (509) 447-4312 or www.pendoreille.org/countyassessor.

Oreille County), Clear$2.06 per $1000 of assessed valuation. ing and Grading Permit, Shoreline Authorization Please call the Newport School District Dated: January 13, Office if you have any questions 2014

To All Newport School District Voters:

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