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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

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Volume 109, Number 51 | 3 Sections, 28 Pages

Local sheriffs push back against any new gun laws public statements declaring they would not enforce “unconstitutional laws.” Obama, a Democrat, took 23 executive actions last week, including requiring background checks for all gun buyers, improved incentives for states to share information

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Republican sheriffs in Pend Oreille and Bonner counties joined their counterparts across the country in issuing

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council’s budget that was adopted last December anticipates $366,000 in revenue for 2013. Most of that money – $163,044 – comes from a state Department of Ecology grant. That grant is to plan what to do with the Teck mine site in the north county after it is permanently closed sometime in the future. Part of the Teck mine site

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Promoting tourism requires a paid staff member, Rob Willford said at the Jan. 16 board meeting of the Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council. Willford, executive director of the Tri-County Eco-

SEE MEETING, 2A

SEE BOTZHEIM, 8A

Bonner county sheriff’s statement

on background checks and directing the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to research gun violence. Obama also urged Congress to reinstate a ban on assault weapons and limit ammuni-

SEE SHERIFFS, 8A

Wheeler

SANDPOINT – Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler posted a 483 word statement on the Bonner County Sheriff Office’s website at www.bonnerso.org. It reads in part: “ ... I urge you to push back by contacting your Idaho

SEE WHEELER, 8A

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

SEE BUDGET, 2A

nomic Development District, proposed the EDC provide $5,000 to hire a part time staffer for the Northeast Washington Recreational Tourism Team (NEWSTART). The $5,000 represents a third of the $15,000 he proposes to spend to hire a staffer to work

Botzheim

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim, who released an open letter to the public about gun control, Tuesday, Jan. 22, posted this statement to his “Alan Botzheim for Sheriff” Facebook page last week. “As Sheriff of Pend Oreille County, I was elected by our

Building gets an upgrade, addition on the wish list

is a Brownfield, meaning it is contaminated, in this case with mine tailings and other hazardous materials. The EDC gets 9 percent of the grant to administer it, $17,595 of the $195,500 grant. They plan on receiving $163,044 of the grant in 2013, in addition to $32,456 the EDC received last year, according to figures distributed at their monthly EDC board meeting, which took place Jan. 16 in Newport. Most of the money will be paid to consultants as the work is done.

Money sought for part time tourism development staff

Pend Oreille sheriff’s statement

Create Arts Center caters to the kids

Economic Development Council budgets $366,000 for 2013 Teck future plan is biggest project funded by grant

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NEWPORT – Things are looking a little brighter for the Create Arts Center – both literally and figuratively. The building – a former church – on the corner of Fourth and Fea in Newport, recently got some electrical upgrades, including new lighting. And after a period where funding for the arts dried up in the recession, Create is sustaining. Giving a tour of the recent improvements, Create president Randy Haa showed where new lights were installed. The children’s art room in the basement got daylight fluorescents, which the painting class likes because they give truer colors. The narrow basement hallway got bright fluorescents too. And upstairs, more track lights were added to better light up the main room. Create received a little more than $6,500 in funding from the Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council. Haa said they hired local contractors to do the work. “We want to keep the money here,” she said. In other work done this month, the basement kitchen had a plug-in installed that can accommodate an oven. There were also three more plug-ins installed on the floor of the stage, making power more accessible for musicians’ speakers and amps. The fire alarm system was upgraded, and a security system will be installed. Haa said they haven’t had a problem with break-ins in the past, aside from their porch furniture going missing, but they do house some expensive artwork from time to time and they want it protected. SEE CREATE, 2A

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Young dancers in Patty Braunstein’s morning class at Create Arts Center dress as kittens to do a dance that teaches them basic ballet skills Monday, Jan. 21. With their teacher, the ballerinas are Ellianna Seaver, 4 ½, left, Jillian Ramey, 4, and Hayden Ward, 3. Dance classes have been booming at Create.

County focuses on facilities

While viewing the Hall of Justice’s problem boiler, public works director Sam Castro gives commissioner Karen Skoog a form he would like departments to use to request repairs.

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – After years of temporary fixes and patches, Pend Oreille County officials are making an investment in their buildings. “We see the need to do some maintenance on some of our existing buildings because if we don’t we’re going to keep having more damage and more damage,” county commisSEE FACILITIES, 8A

Commissioners sign wolf delisting petition Kretz makes bid to move wolves to West Side BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County commissioners agreed to sign a petition to remove the gray wolf from the state of Washington’s Endangered Species list last week. The petition is organized by the Eastern Washington Council of Govern-

ments. While wolves are no longer listed on the federal list of endangered species and are actively managed in other Northwestern states such as Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, they are still protected in Washington. Idaho has a wolf hunting program in place to help manage populations. SEE WOLVES, 2A

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Newport to Sandpoint bus run in works

Tax filing help available

Boundary license delay concerns Seattle

NEWPORT – People may be able to take a bus between Newport and Sandpoint starting later this spring or early this summer. Beth Mulcahy, contract manager for Special Mobility Services, the Portland-based firm that transports people back and forth from Spokane to Newport and Priest River, says the company is the process of finalizing funding for such a run. “We’re moving along,” she says. “The funding is being finalized.” The run would operate Tuesday to Thursday, which is the same days the Spokane to Newport and Priest River run currently operates. “It would probably be a couple times a day,” she said.

NEWPORT – The IRS tax season will open Jan. 30, and help is available locally to assist you with filing your federal income tax forms. The AARP Tax Aide program will open at the Hospitality House in Newport Friday, Feb. 1. It will be open every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until the end of tax season. The free tax filing help is available to elderly and low-income people, including free e-filing. If you worked in the last year, you may be able to receive the earned income credit. No matter how much you made, even if no federal taxes were withheld, you may be eligible. For more information on the Tax Aide program, call Karen at 509-292-8628 and leave a message if there is no answer.

SEATTLE – Seattle City Light managers are concerned about the delays in issuing Boundary Dam’s new license. Superintendent Jorge Carrasco sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Jan. 14. He pointed out that the utility has been working with FERC on relicensing since 2004. “SCL has complied with all FERC regulatory filings in a timely manner,” he wrote. The final license application was filed Sept. 30, 2009, two years before the old license was set to expire. SCL used the new “integrated licensing process” that set concrete deadlines. “We appreciated the value of ensuring the volume of information was delivered in a timely manner,”

Carrasco wrote, adding that the process also assured some level of certainty as to when the license would be issued and the overall costs. Carrasco noted that the city has based its budget, rates and staffing with the anticipation that the license would be issued in 2012. One settlement agreement tied to the Boundary License is the Pend Oreille PUD’s Sullivan Creek Hydroelectric Project. As mitigation for Boundary, SCL will be assisting the PUD with removing Mill Pond Dam and other work tied to surrendering the license for the small hydro project that no longer produces power. The PUD sent its own letter to FERC earlier this month, asking for a decision on the Sullivan Creek license by March 31.

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WOLVES | Skoog attended wolf meetings

Former Oldtown mayor dies Willard Peterson suffered stroke at age 88 BY THE MINER STAFF

OLDTOWN – Willard Peterson, who served as Oldtown’s mayor for more than 30 years, passed away last week, Friday, Jan. 18, at Sacred Heart Medical Center, from complications of a stroke. He was 88. Current Oldtown mayor Lonnie Orr remembers Peterson as mayor when he was growing up. Peterson was friends with Orr’s parents and came over to play cards. “He was always pretty happy about everything. He was just fun to be around,” Orr said.

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Peterson was the garbage man for Newport and Priest River for more than 20 years. Following that he worked for Bonner County driving truck through 1987. In addition to serving as mayor of Oldtown from 1952 to 1990, he served on the school board and election board, and was a charter member of the Oldtown water board, serving for 40 years beginning in 1953. Peterson was born Sept. 1, 1924, on a farm near Albeni Falls and graduated from Priest River High School. During World War II he served in the Merchant

As of August 2012, eight wolf packs have been confirmed in Washington, up from five in 2011. Three confirmed packs are in the Pend Oreille County area, and one more is suspected. Three more confirmed packs are in the Northwest, with the Teanaway Pack in central Washington the farthest confirmed pack to the west. Commissioner Karen Skoog attended wolf management meetings in both Spokane Valley and Olympia recently. She said the Spokane Valley meeting was attended by people actually living with wolves, but

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60 hours a month to promote tourism in Pend Oreille, Stevens and Ferry counties. “NEWSTART needs help,” he said. A part time staffer would be based in Colville, he said. Such a position would be eligible for some .09 money, the sales tax money Pend Oreille County gets back from the state for economic development, Willford said. EDC president Lonnie Johnson said that the reason the EDC has been as successful as it has been is because it has a paid staff member, director Jamie Wyrobek. She organizes meetings, writes grants and meets with the business community, among other things. NEWSTART isn’t the only organization promoting tourism. The Pend Oreille Recreation and Tourism Alliance (PORTA) is the county’s designated tourism promotion agency. They have asked for funding in the past but at this time only receive funds from the county hotel motel tax for advertising. The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce also promotes tourism. They are also looking for paid staff for their visitor center, according to executive director Valerie Hein. Hein is also an EDC board member. The EDC board gave tentative approval for their share of the NEWSTART position, although any request would still need to go through the EDC process of applying for funding.

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The KCTC has grown from a dozen students at first to 191 in 16 classes, he said. They have plans to partner with Newport Hospital and Health Services to have three health care classes, including an introduction to nursing and certified nursing assistant class. KCTC is still pursuing a partnership with Salish Kootenai College in Montana. The college is located on the Flathead Indian Reservation about 77 miles northwest of Missoula. Knapton said the plan is for KCTC to become a satellite of Salish College. “It won’t grow really big,” he said. Pend Oreille County Commissioner Mike Manus, who took former county commissioner Diane Wear’s place on the EDC board, asked how many jobs have come from KCTC. Knapton said 25 percent of the students from the construction class have gotten jobs with the Kalispel Tribe. He said there are about eight people working at the KCTC site, where the tribe’s marketing department is located. About half the students at KCTC are high school students, Knapton said. Johnson said the purpose of the training center is to contribute to a stable workforce as much as it is to provide jobs. Johnson, who recently retired from Seattle City Light, said for high skill positions, such as those at Boundary and Box Canyon dams, a trained workforce is necessary.

BUDGET | Funding set for Cutter Theatre FROM PAGE 1

In addition to the Ecology grant, the EDC carried over $86,637 in funding from last year. The EDC also plans on receiving: • $75,000 funding from Pend Oreille County. That money comes from the county’s share of sales tax. It is called .09 funding and is to be used for economic development. The money can be used for facilities and staff, according to the law that authorized the tax. • $26,622 in ADO money from the state Department of Commerce. ADO stands for associated development organizations. The EDC is the designated ADO for Pend Oreille County. • $15,000 in member support. The Port of Pend Oreille Contributes $10,000 and the Pend Oreille Public Utility District pays $5,000. In the 2013 budget, the EDC plans on $85,616 in operational expenses, consisting of: • $60,216 for salary and benefits

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The board heard updates on the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce on its downtown beautification project. Hein updated the board on the chambers’ downtown revitalization project. The project will provide benches and garbage cans and signs for the downtown area. The EDC provided $7,968 in funding for the project last year. “The beautification committee got the funding, and then it snowed,” she said. The chamber is working with Kalispel Career Training Center to make the garbage cans and benches. There has been some problem with getting the paint to stick to the benches, which are made of a man made material. That is being worked on, she said. The color scheme has been chosen, she said. She didn’t have examples of the colors but described them as a 1950’s inspired palette called vintage hip. “It’s timeless,” she said. “It will never go out of style.” Terry Knapton updated the board on the Kalispel Career Training Center. KCTC received $26,400 in EDC funding in 2012, including $15,000 for the training center and $11,400 for a distance learning computer lab. The computer lab was up and going, Knapton said, with 14 desktop computers. The computer lab is for students only right now, he said, with no public access.

for the EDC director, including $45,216 in salary and $15,000 in benefits • $8,000 for travel and training • $5,400 for rent • $3,500 for professional services • $3,000 for telephone and Internet • $1,500 for office • $1,500 for dues and subscriptions • $1,000 for advertising • $1,000 for utilities • $500 for miscellaneous In addition to the operational expenses, the EDC budgeted to fund several projects in 2013. The bulk of the $209,960 of project funding – $149,960 – will go for the Teck site planning. The EDC budgeted $46,000 for other projects, in addition to $5,000 for the Kalispel Career Training Center. Some $20,000 that was held for Pend Oreille County by the Tri County Economic Development District was used for the projects fund in 2012. Projects approved

include: • $9,000 for the town of Cusick for a kayak storage building. That money was approved in 2012 but will be spent in 2013. • $6,525 for the Create Arts Center in Newport. Create is a center for the arts and humanities. The EDC money will be used to bring the center’s electrical system up to code. The funding was approved at the December board meeting and is expected to retain two jobs and add five jobs over the next five years, according to minutes from the December EDC board meeting. • $1,640 for the Cutter Theater in Metaline Falls. The money will be used to make a restroom accessible. The EDC board includes chairman Lonnie Johnson, vice chairman Terry Knapton and directors Dan Peterson, Bob Shanklin, Loyce Akers, Bob Spencer, Leslie Maki, Alex Stanton, Melannie Jones, Mike Manus and Valorie Hein.

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Olympia’s meeting was more focused on policy. Seventh District Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, is using tongue-in-cheek legislation to get the point across to Western Washington legislators that wolves need to be actively managed in the state. House Bill 1258 would remove barriers, both natural and regulatory, to the relocation of wolves from around the state to Western Washington locations, such as the Olympic Peninsula and San Juan Islands. “We have a situation where folks on the West Side of the state really want to share in the ecological benefits wolves bring to our state, but barriers such as Interstate 5 and waterways, like those surrounding the San Juan Islands, inhibit the natural migration of wolves to those areas,” Kretz said. “My bill would create a system by which community members, including legislators,

could request wolves be transported by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife across the natural barriers to thrive in new habitat where they will be welcomed.” Skoog said the Pend Oreille County commissioners support this legislation and, “it makes us smile.” Kretz, a ranch owner, was concerned with the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s decision to host public meetings on wolf management in areas of the state where there aren’t any wolves. “The department hosted public forums in Spokane Valley, Olympia and Seattle. These places don’t have any wolf packs, which raises one obvious question: Why hold the meeting there?” Kretz asked. “Those meetings should have been held in locations where people have actual experience in dealing with the animals. My constituents are frustrated and I don’t blame them.”

CREATE | Center draws teachers from around region FROM PAGE 1

Create Board Members

On the wish list The improvements are small scale compared to the arts organization’s long-term wish list. Their big plan for the next five years is a 26- by 26-foot addition to the back of the building, which would cost about $150,000, Haa said. The space would Haa allow them to build a room for a kiln and some potters wheels. There is quite a demand for pottery classes, Haa said, but they don’t have the facilities to teach them in Newport. Another part of the plan is building a teaching kitchen. Haa said they’d like to offer classes such as cooking on a budget, diabetic or gluten free cooking, plus kids’ classes that teach nutrition. It’s something that aligns with the Newport Hospital Foundation’s Healthy Kids Snack Bag program, Haa points out. They’re seeking grants for the project, Haa said, and they hope to apply thing spring.

Art for kids Big plans for the future are a good indication that Create plans to stick around. That wasn’t so much the case three or four years ago. Haa said the organization was about to close. They were running out of money and the grants dried up when the economy went sour. Haa, who is beginning her third year as president, said the hope was renewed when a new board took over and planned more activities. “Create is actually paying its own bills, which is good,” she said. The kids classes, especially the dance classes, have ballooned. Haa says they’re getting back to Create’s original focus - art for kids. Create was started about 18 years ago by a group of home school families. They raised thousands of dollars and bought the property. “It was very courageous of them,” Haa said of the founders. Last year, one of Create’s new board members, Jessa Ritter, started a hip-hop dance class with just one student. She now has eight. Spokane-based dance teacher Patty Braunstein started with one class last year and now has three tap, ballet and jazz classes for various ages each Monday. She and her

President Randy Haa Vice president Ruth Wagner Secretary Doreen Bakewell Finney Treasurer Luanne Ryman Members Barb Cottrell and Ann Wilponen New members Loyce Akers and Jessa Ritter

husband, Glenn, also teach a class for adults, and so does Priest River instructor Anne Wilder Chamberlain.

Volunteers needed The dance classes are relatively new for Create, but some of the painting classes have been long running. Spokane artist Shirley Bird Wright has been teaching a watercolor class on the third Friday of every month. Oil painting is newer to the lineup. “We get some really high quality teachers,” Haa said. Last year, for an encausitc workshop – the art of painting with wax – the instructor came all the way from Portland, Ore. Other recent classes have ranged from fused glass to fleece blankets. A number of other groups call Create home: the fiber arts studio, drop in sewing, weavers, open painting, writers group and relaxation. Create also hosts one or two big art shows each year. Last year, the Western Art Show and Generational Art Show were a big draw. The occasional concert takes the Create stage, and the board puts on the Rhubarb Festival each June. Volunteers are always needed, and you don’t have to be an artist to participate, Haa said. Create’s membership dues also help keep the organization going. The cost is $20 per person or $30 per family. Different levels are also available for business patrons, nonprofit patrons and lifetime members. Board meetings are the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 1-3 p.m. They are open to the public. For more information or a calendar of classes and events, visit www.createarts.org or call 509447-9277.

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L A ST Y E A R This week last year was a bit warmer than the temps we’re experiencing now. The high got to 44 degrees on Jan. 30. Lows were between 16 and 34. Three inches of snow fell on Jan. 24, but the week was otherwise rainy.

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BR I E FLY Diamond Lake woman rescued from burning house

DIAMOND LAKE – A homeowner grabbed her dog, fled to a second story balcony and called 911 when she saw smoke coming up the stairs, according to a press release from South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue fire chief Mike Nokes. Flames were visible when Pend Oreille County Sheriff deputies arrived shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. They were the first ones on the scene and used a nearby ladder to help the unidentified woman down. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the living room, but the entire house suffered heavy smoke damage. The home sustained about $70,000 in damage. “It appears the origin of the fire was in the living room near a couch and a large halogen light,” Nokes wrote. The fire is being investigated by an outside agency, although it was not suspicious, he noted. A retired fire district member and a neighbor helped dig out the snow-covered hydrant that was next to the house, which allowed for faster access when the first fire engine arrived.

Man held on $10,000 bond in meth case NEWPORT – A $10,000 bail was upheld for an Athol man who failed to appear for a court date on a meth possession case by Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson Jan. 10. Defense attorney Robin McCroskey told Nielson that Lance J. Sinka, 38, had mixed up a District Court date with the date he was required to be in Superior Court. He turned himself in Jan. 10. She asked that he be released. Sinka told Nielson that his wife was due to give birth to his child any time. Nielson pointed to two instances where Sinka had failed to appear in court and noted the underlying charge was a cause for concern. “The charge raises a red flag,” Nielson said, noting that meth “tends to make people undependable.”

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The 7th District’s new Senator, John Smith is sworn-in Jan. 14 in Olympia. The Republican from Colville was chosen to replaced Bob Morton, who retied Jan. 1. Smith will stand election this fall.

Smith officially sworn in as 7th District senator OLYMPIA – Early on Monday, Jan. 14 before the official kickoff of this year’s legislative session, Supreme Court Justice James Johnson administered the oath of office to the 7th District’s new Senator. Sen. John Smith, R-Colville, stood before friends and family for the ceremony. “Taking the oath of office was not only the culmination of events over the past several weeks but a proud moment in my life,” Smith said. Smith was unanimously appointed Jan. 3 by commissioners from each of the represented five counties in the district to replace retired Sen. Bob Morton. “The 7th District is the place I call home, and my love for the region, the culture, and the people is why I am honored to serve them in the Senate,”

Safety Fest set for Feb. 19-21 POST FALLS – The fifth annual Safety Fest of the Great Northwest will take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 19-21, at the North Idaho Community College Workforce Training Center in Post Falls, located at 525 W. Clearwater Loop. The free event will provide instruction in a variety of areas, including agricultural safety, controlling hazardous energy, trench safety awareness and workplace violence. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will have several presentations, including some on OSHA recordkeeping, the new hazard communication standard and construction. The instructors volunteer their time and materials for the courses, according

Smith said. “My goal is to be a voice for northeastern Washington and center my attention on the economy and how we can rejuvenate it through better use of our district’s abundant natural resources.” Smith will serve on the Senate Trade and Economic Development, Natural Resources and Parks, and Transportation committees. In addition to being a Republican senator, Smith is part of the new Senate Majority Coalition Caucus, which formed in December for the purpose of leading the Senate in a way that encourages more collaboration and emphasizes policy over politics. “I am looking forward to getting to work,” Smith said. “I am glad to join the Major-

ity Coalition Caucus during a time when we need to have a united and bipartisan focus on the needs of our state and citizens. The coalition’s principles clearly define our state’s biggest priorities and reflect my focus this session: produce a sustainable budget, develop a thriving economic environment where jobs are plentiful, and create a world-class education system. “Each priority is independently important, yet together they can create a ripple effect of positive change across our entire state. It is suggested that one of the best ways to advance a child’s education is to keep the parents employed, and the best way to increase school funding is to improve the economy in general.”

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NEWPORT– The Court Appointed Special Advocate program that the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and Pend Oreille County are involved in is one of only five such partnerships in the nation. “It’s a dual program,” CASA program manager Laura Lee Bentle said, with the county and tribe working together for the best interests of the children. The CASA program provides advocacy for children involved in court proceedings, such as dependency cases, both for the tribe and for the county. Dependency cases deal with situations of neglect or inadequate care on the part of parents or caregivers. Sometimes it is a chemical dependency problem or mental health issue, Bentle said. “A lot of times, the parents just need a little help,” she said. Whatever the parents need, the CASA volunteer’s sole interest is the child. The program provides support and training for volunteers. The CASA volunteers receive 30 hours of required training and go through a background check. They are all actively supervised, said Kintner-Christie. A judge, whether a Kalispel Tribal judge or a Superior Court is involved. “The judge will appoint an advocate,” Cathleen Kintner-Christie, Kalispel Tribal court administrator and CASA director said. In fact, a judge is the only person who can appoint an advocate and all CASA cases are court ordered. After receiving a case, the CASA volunteer does an investigation and talks to all the people involved. They make written recommendations to the court. They’re considered expert witnesses in court. CASA volunteers serve an impor-

tant role, said Bentle. “They’re the heart of the program,” she said. “Judges put a lot of weight in CASA volunteers because they’re the ones who have spent time with the child.” Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson says CASA volunteers bring a healthy perspective to what can be a stressful proceeding. “It helps the court to have someone in court who has spent some time with the child,” he said. Volunteers can be in a better position to help the child than a guardian ad litem, an alternative who also looks out for the welfare of the child. But a guardian ad litem is usually an attorney, whose time is more limited and costly than a volunteer, who often can spend more time with the youngster. The goal of the CASA program is reunification of the family. “Reunification is the goal under state law,” Nielson said. “We need to keep that front and center.” The tribe and the county teamed up after the county discontinued its participation in the CASA program in 2011, citing budget cuts. The county now pays $15,000 a year to the tribe to run the program. Nielson credits former county commissioner Diane Wear and Kintner-Christie with working together to bring back the CASA program for the county. Nielson says there is an economy of scale brought about by the partnership. Sometimes there are a lot of cases and sometimes none and the volunteers start to lose interest. “By joining together, it makes the programs better,” he says. “I think it has worked out well.” When the next round of training is complete, there will be a dozen volunteers, Kintner-Christie said. If you are interested in becoming a CASA volunteer call 509-4477150.

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Forestry industry workers needed

ith all the hype about high tech jobs in the future of our young people, many are ignoring the immediate need for forestry workers. Yes, those workers that manage forests, harvest trees, build roads, run the mills and sell and distribute the finished products. Believe it or not the forestry industry is worried about finding skilled workers for their high paying jobs as the economy comes out of recession. They are actively seeking out not only new employees in traditional jobs to replace an aging baby-boomer work force, but also more specialized, highly skilled people in such sectors as chemical engineering, international marketing and technology. According to a recent timber industry report out of Canada, forestry companies are also trying to win back skilled employees who were lured to lucrative work in the oil fields of North Dakota. We have seen workers from our communities leave. To meet the huge demand for new blood, the industry is staging its first national jobs fair at next month’s annual PaperWeek Canada event in Montreal. Job seekers will get to meet recruiters from several major Canadian forestry companies, including Resolute Forest Products Inc., (managing partner of Ponderay Newsprint in Usk), Domtar Corp. and Tembec Inc. That help could not come soon enough for people like Mac Palmiere, whose Port Mellon, B.C., company is in desperate need for about a dozen skilled tradespeople. “The baby boomers – that bubble’s going through very rapidly. Over the last couple of years we’re seeing a lot of retirement happening,” the forestry industry veteran said. Recruitment and hiring at the company used to be done on a part-time basis. Now, it’s a full-time job, Palmiere said. A major hiring hurdle for the industry will be overcoming an image problem, said David Lindsay, head of the Forest Products Association of Canada. “Part of our public communications and promotion is to encourage people to look at forestry again as a career choice. We do have to turn around that story [of an outmoded industry] and that image a little bit.” James Lopez, president and chief executive officer of Tembec, says his recruiters are “out there aggressively promoting this industry as the industry of the future.” People don’t see that the forestry industry is thriving around the world because of the long slump in their communities but it will catch up soon in Canada and the United States. Our communities and young people should be part of this recovery so some of them can continue to work and raise their families where they grew up. --FJW

More ripoffs and rotters OK. This is the last batch of ripoffs and rotters of 2012: March 27: Kitsap County sheriff’s officers investigating suspicious activities at a Bethel Road property found two people trying to strip parts off cars. Neighbors called the cops who found a 26-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man standing inside a barn by two Hondas whose hoods were up. The pair said they had permission to take the parts but deputies found both cars had been stolen two weeks earlier and arrested them. April 11: Strangers donated a beautifully embroidered wedding dress, two rings and the honeymoon time share to a New York woman they believed to be dying of cancer. Jessica Vega, 25, was indicted on charges of fraud and grand larceny for getting her “dream wedding” by falsely claiming she was dying of leukemia. April 11: Thieves disguised as construction workers stripped $40,000 worth of copper pipes and aluminum from an old building in the Cascade neighborhood of Seattle, police said. They shut down power to the building and several other buildings around it in order to steal fuses and wiring. April 11: An alleged shoplifter stripped off all her clothes in an apparent attempt to prove she hadn’t stolen anything from a JC Penney store at the Columbia Center mall in Kennewick. She had four children with her, a 9-year-old who pulled a box of jewelry out from her shirt and three others, ages 4, 6 and 13 who were reportedly running around the mall unsupervised. The city attorney will review the case for possible charges. April 19: A Snohomish County judge has ruled that a woman accused of starving and beating her boyfriend’s younger sister is

fit for trial. Mary Mazalic, 35, is charged with first degree assault of a child and first degree criminal mistreatment. Prosecutors said the 10-year-old girl who came to live with the couple in 2010, was repeatedly starved, burned with cigarettes, beaten with electrical cords and threatened she would be drowned and killed. Doctors said she was covered with bruises, abrasions, scars and ulcers. May 2: A caretaker charged with stealing nearly $1 million from the retirement account of a GUEST 106-year-old OPINION Kettle Falls woman found ADELE living in squalor FERGUSON last year wired CORRESPONDENT much of the money to men he met online, a lawyer said. John “Herb” Friedlund, 78, would meet men on a website for gay men, then wire money from Frances Swan’s retirement account to help the online acquaintances in Ghana, England, Texas, California and New York pay for health problems they claimed to be battling. Friedlund said Swan authorized all of his payments but the Swan family lawyer said it did not, after she was found by police in a home littered with rotting food, guns and dog feces. June 5: The federal General Services Administration has handed out more than $1 million in taxpayer-funded bonuses since 2008 to dozens of employees who were under investigation for misconduct. GSA is already under

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|| Cut spending, increase taxes To the editor: The question is not whether we should cut government spending, but what spending we should cut. And when we’re running about a trillion short per annum you know you have to go after the big programs like the three M’s: the Military, Medicare and Medicaid. Anyone serious about deficit reduction should first consider at least a 10 to 20 percent reduction on that biggest and baddest off-shorer of American wealth, the U.S. military. We are after all ending two wars. Medical costs have risen at double digit rates each year for the past two decades yet Medicare taxes have remained at 1.45 percent during all that time. We should freeze medical pricing for a few years and increase Medicare taxes to 2 or 3 percent. Or, if you really wanted to save money, increase Medicare taxes to 5 or 6 percent, give Medicare to everyone cradle to grave and give the government the power to negotiate reductions in medical charges to rates equivalent to those in other, civilized countries. Also the question is not whether we should increase revenues or taxes but which should be raised. Again, when you’re running up trillion dollar deficits annually asking only a fraction of the top 1 percent to pony up a measly few percent more does not even begin the discussion. Most millionaires in this country still pay far less income tax than at any time in the past 60 years and, depending on who you ask, a quarter to well over half of all U.S. corporations pay no income taxes at all. Both should be required to pay much more income tax before we start asking Grandmas making less than a $1,000 a month to start taking Social Security cuts. -William Betz Newport

Ending up like the Jones family To the editor: Circulating over the Internet are some fiscal cliff numbers. I’ve taken the liberty to turn them into a story with the real numbers inserted: 2012 US Tax Revenue: $2,469,000,000,000 2012 Federal budget: $3,796,000,000,000 2012 Budget deficit: $1,327,000,000,000 US Federal Debt as of January 18, 2013: $16,432,620,067,491 Total interest paid on the debt in 2012: $359,796,008,919 Budget increase/decrease between 2012 and 2013: $38,500,000,000 increase Now … chop off eight zeros and imagine the same numbers for the Jones family:

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Annual Jones family income: $24,690 Annual Jones family expenses: $37,960 Annual Jones family shortfall borrowed from friends and neighbors: $13,270 Total interest the Jones family paid last year: $3,598 (at practically 0 percent interest) Total Jones family debt (mortgage, auto, credit card): $164,326 Change in Jones family spending this year: ++ $385 A few projections: 1) The Jones family is obviously too ignorant to know that they’re bankrupt. This ignorance is far more silly and more dangerous than their insolvency as evidenced by Papa Jones declaring “We are not a deadbeat family.” 2) The kids are going to inherit all of this debt, and if they’re lucky enough to find work, will spend the rest of their lives paying interest and supporting the rest of the family. 3) Friends and neighbors who have loaned money to the Jones family have had enough, and they are slowly beginning to reduce their exposure to this disaster. 4) Papa Jones is going to deal with this by grounding his children, raiding their piggy banks, and sending them next door to fight the neighbor’s kids. 5) The extended family is also getting nervous … but Papa Jones tells them not to worry. They believe him because he is very charismatic and has a great jump shot. When you look at it this way, it really seems absurd. Yet it’s true … a slow motion train wreck over the cliff (Fiscal, that is) you can see coming miles away. -Judson Lightsey Newport

Refusing God opens door to violence To the editor: In last week’s opinion, Mr. Scobby did not disappoint me. I knew that he would totally miss what I meant, when I mentioned that God was not allowed on school grounds. I will answer Mr. Scobby and others who did not get it with a poem written by Mr. Darrell Scott, who is the father of Rachel Scott, who was murdered at Columbine. Mr. Scott was asked to testify before Congress. He wrote this four days before he met Congress and read it to them. “Your laws ignore our deepest needs. Your words are empty air. You’ve stripped away our heritage. You’ve outlawed simple prayer. Now gunshots fill our classrooms, and precious children die. You seek for answers everywhere and ask the questions why. You regulate restrictive laws, through legislative creed, and yet you fail to understand, that God is what we need.” He also asked what has happened to us as a

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Super Bowl XLVII (No. 47) is set to be played Sunday, Feb. 3, between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers have played in and won five Super Bowls since 1946. Since their creation in 1996, the Ravens have played in and won one Super Bowl. The Seattle Seahawks fell one game short of the NFC Championship game, when they lost to the Atlanta Falcons, who in turn lost to San Francisco this past Sunday, Jan. 19. Who will win the Super Bowl Feb. 3? Baltimore Ravens San Francisco 49ers

country. We have refused to honor God and in so doing, we open the doors to hatred and violence. The thing that Mr. Scobby and others do not seem to realize is that it’s not the guns but the people using them that is the problem. There are more people murdered each year by knives and clubs than guns, fact checked through the CDC. It’s not the knives and guns that are killing others, but the people using them. We need to look at the real problems and not just get photo ops with children while legislating through presidential fiat. -Richard Miller Newport

Guns are not the answer To the editor: I only have one question for any parent who has a child in school. Do you want teachers to take up arms and get into a gun fight with a school shooter, or to lead your child to safety in a school lockdown or emergency evacuation plan? The same question goes for any parent or spouse whose family is threatened by an intruder or criminal. Should you get into a gunfight and hope you win or flee to safety? The last choice should be to use a firearm and hope for a successful outcome. If you need the security of a firearm, it’s your right. Demanding that teachers and other workers use firearms simply makes them police officers. Perhaps it’s time to hire police officers as teachers. At least our kids would know how to shoot guns and use handcuffs when they leave school. A similar bad idea being floated by the NRA and gun worshipers is that guns are needed to protect us from the tyranny of our own government. We now live in an electronic world vs. the physical world of our nation’s founders. Guns don’t protect us from electronic government surveillance, ID theft or our savings being taken by a bank or corporation. Try pointing your gun at a computer screen and let me know how that protects you. We don’t need gun bans. We just need to stop promoting guns as a solution to any social ill that we have or face. It’s nothing more than shoot first and ask questions later mentality. The NRA uses a magic act consisting of language abuse and illusions to promote guns. Then the NRA blames others when mass killings happen. The NRA is no different from the bartender that sends drunken customers out the door to drive home. -Pete Scobby Newport

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In light of recent mass shootings, do we need tougher gun control laws?

No, we need our weapons to protect ourselves.

Yes, we should make it more difficult to get a gun.

23% 33% 16% 19%

No, having guns is our right. There are already strict enough laws on ownership.

Total Votes: 43

Yes, there is no need for the average person to have an assault weapon.

No new laws will change the minds of mass killers.

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Gun theft draws 20-day sentence BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – A man who admitted taking a .357-calibur handgun from his mother’s room that was later pawned was sentenced to 20 days in jail and 80 hours of community service when he appeared in Pend Oreille County Superior Court Thursday, Jan. 17. Half the jail time was suspended. Michael B. Oiland, 33, pled guilty to second-degree theft before Judge Pat Monasmith. Deputy prosecutor Greg Hicks said he agreed to reduce the charge from theft of a firearm because the victim wouldn’t cooperate and he had some doubts whether he could prove the original charge. Oiland cooperated with the investigation,

Hick said. A woman later took the gun from Oiland and pawned it. The gun belonged to a male friend of Oiland’s mother. Hicks said the standard sentencing range was 0-90 days in jail. He requested Monasmith sentence Oiland to 10 days in jail and 12 moths probation. Defense attorney David Hearreann said he was Oiland’s neighbor in Stevens County and that Oiland was well regarded in the neighborhood. He said if Oiland hadn’t been forthcoming, the prosecution wouldn’t have a case. He said Oiland took the gun because there were children in the home. He asked for no jail time. Oiland said he accepted the consequences of taking the gun.

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“I’m not a thief,” he said. “I made a bad decision.” He said it would never happen again. Monasmith sentenced Oiland to more than the prosecutor recommended. He sentenced Oiland to 20 days in jail and suspended 10 of them. He also added 80 hours of community service to the 10 days in jail. He noted the victim could have been subpoenaed in and compelled to testify. He said the theft of the gun presented a significant community risk for virtually everyone else in society. “That’s a risk you created,” he told Oiland. In addition to the jail time and community service, Oiland was ordered to pay $800 in fees.

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OLYMPIA – Shortly after noon Wednesday, Jan. 16, Washington’s newly-sworn Democratic Governor Jay Inslee laid forth his vision for his first term that included focusing on job creation and preservation, a balanced operating budget, meeting the needs of the state’s education system, and an affordable health care system responsive to consumer needs. Inslee delivered his inaugural address to a joint session of the legislature after being sworn in during a mid-morning ceremony in the Capitol rotunda. Gov. Inslee stressed that Washington must stay innovative in order to remain competitive in a fast-changing world. He stated that government, too, must also be agile

and able to adapt to new circumstances. Following the inaugural address, Republicans held a press briefing in response to comments made by the governor. Representative and House Minority Leader Richard DeBolt, R-Chehalis, applauded Inslee’s

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Debate ignites on health insurance abortion requirement health care reform law,” Cody said, “we need to ensure that we have no erosion of our existing OLYMPIA – Two bills introlaws in Washington that protect duced early in this legislative ses- women’s reproductive rights.” sion would require any healthThe RPA, according to supinsurance plan in Washington porters, would prevent the need state that covers maternal care to for a separate abortion healthalso cover abortions. insurance payment that could HB 1044 and SB 5009, collecmake access to the procedure tively known as the Reproducmore difficult, particularly for tive Parity Act, would reinforce low-income women. existing state law that requires Opponents of the bill, such as insurance companies to cover Joseph Backholm, director of the abortion except in cases in which Family Policy Institute of Washthe insurance provider is explicington, say the bill is unnecesitly religious. sary at best and at worst forces Rep. Eileen Cody, D-Seattle, abortion opponents to pay for one of the coverage they find “As we implement the House bill’s objectionable. 42 primary “It addresses a federal health care sponsors, problem that doesn’t claims the leg- reform law, we need to exist, in that any islation would ensure that we have no woman who wants help women insurance erosion of our existing abortion maintain their in Washington can current cover- laws in Washington get it,” Backholm age once state that protect women’s said. health insurGov. Jay Inslee ance exchang- reproductive rights.” expressed his support es open in for the Reproductive -Rep. Eileen Cody October. The Parity Act WednesSenate version D-Seattle day afternoon during is sponsored his inaugural adby Sen. Steve dress: “Washington Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, with 22 women need the freedom and co-signers. privacy to make the health care Health-insurance exchanges, decisions that are best for themwhich are intended to help indiselves and their families. That’s viduals and businesses compare why I look forward to the Legisand buy insurance policies, lature sending the Reproductive are part of the federal Patient Parity Act to my desk, which I Protection and Affordable Care will sign.” Act, signed into law by President Reactions from legislators were Barack Obama in March 2010. sharply divided. Inslee’s fellow The exchanges would offer subDemocrats applauded the goversidized health insurance plans to nor’s declaration while Repubthose who are eligible. licans expressed concerns that Federal funds cannot by law be it may jeopardize federal health used for abortions. Women who care funding many say the state buy subsidized health insurance desperately needs, and that it disunder the new federal health tracts from more pressing issues care law would need to pay their such as job creation. insurers separately for abortion “We have to look at that ecocoverage, and women’s health nomic issue as well, not just the advocates such as Cody are unemotional issue,” said Sen. Mark sure how health insurance comSchoesler, R-Ritzville. panies may react to the increased An earlier version of the bill bureaucracy and overhead from passed the state House of Represuch a requirement. sentatives last year but was held “As we implement the federal up in the Senate. BY ZOEY PALMER

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Newport woman sentenced in Superior Court to 30 days for burglary enforcement, saying she and another man broke into the place. He was one of the men NEWPORT – A woman who whose charges were dismissed. gave birth to a baby Jan. 1 was Defense attorney Robin Mcsentenced to 30 days in jail Croskey said that Savage, who for residential burglary when has four children, first became she appeared in front of Pend pregnant in the ninth grade. Oreille County Superior Court Her mother removed her from Judge Pat Monasmith Thursday, school because of bullying and Jan. 17. harassment, McCroskey said. Sarah E. Savage, 23, pled Savage had no countable guilty to breaking into a bus criminal history, she said, and and cabin at Orion Lane in was a prime candidate for a April 2012. Generators, radiafirst-time offender sentence. tors, a stamp collection, metal Monasmith asked how a first lunch boxes and Hot time offender senWheels toy cars were “You invaded tence would benefit among the items Savage. his space and taken. McCroaskey said Deputy prosecutor took things from receiving probation Dolly Hunt dropped him.” but no jail time would charges of first-debenefit Savage. She gree theft and second Pat Monasmith asked that Monadegree trafficking in smith not impose a stolen property in ex- Pend Oreille County jail sentence. The change for the guilty Superior Court Judge standard sentencplea. Hunt sought ing range under a a three-month jail sentence, first-time offender sentencing although she said the start of alternative was 0-90 days in the sentence could be delayed jail and up to six months combecause Savage had a newborn munity custody. child. Savage said that that she Hunt said the victim was not had had a difficult time when agreeable to a first-time offend- her oldest child had cancer. er sentence. She said he was on She said she wanted to better disability and didn’t have much herself and get a GED. money. Some of the things “I made a mistake, I did,” she taken were collectibles that he said. “But I love my kids and considered investments. There want to be there for them.” was also damage to vehicles Monasmith said he recogwhen the radiators were taken, nized she had four children at she said. a young age. Hunt said charges were “That put you behind the dropped against two co-defeneight ball in a number of dants because she didn’t think ways,” he said. But he was they would result in convicalso aware there was a victim. tions. Savage confessed to her “You invaded his space and role when contacted by law took things from him.” BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

He said even though there was another person who was charged but not convicted, that it was fair for Savage to serve some jail time. He said he knew she hadn’t spent much time in jail and he wanted her to experience what it was like in jail. He granted a first time offender status but sentenced her to 30 days in jail and six months probation and made it a requirement that she complete the GED in that time. He also required random urinalysis, be-

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Cutter plans pair of Valentine events METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre is planning some events for you and your Valentine. There will be a valentine dinner and a dance Saturday, Feb. 9. Treat your special someone to a romantic candlelight Valentine’s dinner at 6:30 p.m. A gourmet menu is planned with fresh tossed green salad, Huckleberry glazed pork loin roast with bacon wrap, green beans, with maple caramelized pecans, homemade dinner roll and decadent chocolate valentine dessert. The cost is $15 per person. Dinner seating is limited, and advanced reservations are required by Feb. 1. Call The Cutter office at

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Commissioners salary will remain different BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County commissioners are at two different salary levels for the first time this year. Last spring, the commission of appointed citizens that sets the salary chose to reduce the wages for the two newly elected commissioners who began their term this year. District 1 commissioner Karen Skoog and District 3’s Steve Kiss will make $50,490 this year. District 2 commissioner Mike Manus, who was appointed to replace Laura Merrill this past fall, will remain at the previous salary level of $53,148 a year. State laws on commissioner pay says that the salary must be set for the four-year term of the position. Even though Manus will stand election this fall, the term runs through 2014. “The fact someone is coming in to be elected now cannot change that,” said county prosecutor Tom Metzger. On behalf of the salary commission, auditor Marianne Nichols double checked with the Municipal Research Services Center, which confirmed that salary

could not change this year. The earliest the salary commission can revisit the District 2 salary is in the spring of 2014, before candidates file for that position. The commission – chairman Tom Garrett, Billie Goodno, Laurel Christie, Annie Groth, Kim DiRienz, Carol Johnson, Kim Witt, Paul Kiss, Mike McLaughlin and Brandon Hoffstee – will meet sometime in March to discuss salaries. The salary can be increased at any time, but pay cannot be reduced mid-term. Last spring, the commission reduced the salary by 5 percent after learning the commissioners often weren’t taking their travel reimbursement, which amounted to about $3,000 a year per commissioner. Salary commission members felt the board members should be taking travel money. The 5 percent reduction amounted to $2,658 a year. Commissioners also get retirement and health insurance, if they choose to take it. The commission compared the wages to other full time commissioners in the state and also considered the county’s ability to pay.

Idaho appoints Buchanan to First District Court BOISE – Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced the appointment of Bonner County Magistrate Barbara Buchanan to succeed First District Judge Steve Buchanan Verby. Judge Verby is transitioning to senior status, or semi-retirement, on the district bench this month. Buchanan, 54, of Sandpoint, is the first woman appointed to a judgeship in the First Judicial District. She was among four nominees whose names were submitted to Gov. Otter by the Idaho Judicial Council. Buchanan, who has served 18 years as a magistrate, is a Moscow

native who received her bachelor’s and law degrees at the University of Idaho. Judge Buchanan said she looks forward to serving as the only district judge for Bonner and Boundary counties. “The Idaho court system is in a period of change. We are embarking on an innovative new program to deliver justice more quickly, efficiently and effectively,” she said in applying for the position. Bonner County is in the first of seven district courts in the state of Idaho. First District Court is the highest county-based court and hears all cases and proceedings including criminal cases, appeals from the Magistrate’s Division and contract-related cases.

PETERSON | Services Jan. 26 FROM PAGE 2A

Marines. He returned to the area to marry Arleigh Lewis, whom he met at a dance, introduced to by friends. She is a graduate of Newport High School. Six weeks after they married, Peterson shipped out again and was gone for six months. Willard and Arleigh raised their three children in Newport/ Oldtown. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and their family spent many years at their cabin at Priest Lake. In his later years, he enjoyed a variety of activities. The Petersons started each

morning with a game of cribbage after breakfast. Woodworking was one of his favorite past times. He also loved the time he spent with his friends in the Asphalt Angels car club, where he showed his 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible. “He really enjoyed that old car, driving that around,” Orr said. Additionally, he had a close group of friends that he met for coffee daily to visit about politics and issues of the day. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Christ in Newport. See full obituary on page 5B.

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1949. Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Colbert Church of Christ, 16205 N. Yale in Colbert. An obituary will follow in next week’s newspaper.

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FACILITIES | Repairs planed SHERIFFS | Most Facebook comments were supportive of Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim’s post

he said. sion chairman Mike Manus said. Walking through the jail, comThe board plans to dedicate missioners heard about problems some money to get back on a regthat could present a safety hazard. ular maintenance program. The There are some blind spots in the county recently received more halls that the cameras don’t see, sales tax revenue than expected, and there are exposed network to the tune of $512,000, which cables in the hall that inmates came in part from work at the could tamper with. dams in the north county. About Finding storage for files is an$200,000 has been dedicated to other issue. When the Hall of Justhe cash flow reserve fund. tice boiler is replaced, it will go on The board declared an emergen- the roof instead of the boiler room. cy Jan. 7, allowing the building The old equipment will be torn and grounds department to move out, leaving a room for storage. forward with purchasing a new Castro said more than a third of heating unit for the Hall of Justice. the building and grounds budget – “More often than not, the more than $100,000 – is deditemperature hasn’t been good cated to repairs and upkeep at the when we get in,” said county clerk sheriff’s building. Keeping up with Tammie Ownbey said. “We make the frequent requests from all a call almost every morning.” county departments means quite Public works director Sam a demand on the public works Castro said he has to send his director’s time. The full time maintenance technicians over to maintenance technician and one kick and pound on the old boiler on call person answer to him, and to get it going. Castro is often dedicating time “That’s not acceptable maintebefore and after hours and on nance,” he said. weekends to tend to maintenance Castro estimates the new heatrequests. ing unit and installation work He put a request in to commiswill cost between $50,000 and sioners for hiring a full time build$60,000. He has been working ings and grounds supervisor. It’s with American Eagle Heating and a position the county hasn’t filled Cooling of Newport since 2009, to order a new unit, he said. “It’s your biggest which costs $30,000 “We held investment really – your off with the on its own. The emergency economy. infrastructure.” allows the county to We’ve held expend funds withoff way too Sam Castro out going to bid. The long,” he county has a mainte- Public Works Director said. nance contract with He noted American Eagle. The the hospital work will be paid for district that through the capital projects fund. operates the Newport Hospital It should arrive in four to six has five full time workers and weeks and take about 10 days to one maintenance supervisor. He install. The Hall of Justice may applauds them for recognizing the need to close for three days during importance of maintaining the installation. district’s infrastructure. The county’s three new com“The county has capital projects missioners spent last Tuesday slated at the tune of one million afternoon, Jan. 15, touring the dollars,” he said. “Who is going to sheriff’s office, jail, and the vacant oversee it?” Garden Avenue building, learning Several projects are on the about the necessary repairs. capital projects list, and while the “It’s your biggest investment re- county does have some fundally – your infrastructure,” Castro ing dedicated to facilities, about told them. $200,000 before the recent addiInformation technology supertion, there isn’t enough to fund all visor Chad Goodhue showed com- projects. missioners the room that houses The commissioners also toured the county’s computer servers. the building at 231 S. Garden One of the two air conditioning Ave., which the county used to units that cool the room failed rent to the Northeast Tri-County earlier this month. While the Health District. An earlier board backup kicked on, it wouldn’t keep asked the health district to move up. One side of the room was 77 out because the county needed degrees, but the other side rose to more space. 90, Goodhue said. An architect came up with a list He would like to purchase a of about a half million dollars in three-ton portable AC unit that upgrades – from fixing the leaky can be brought wherever the roof to making the entrance ADA county needs it in emergencies. accessible – that needed to be done “There’s not a single job you before the county could move in. can do in the county without Without the funds on hand, the this room,” he said, referring not county has mothballed the buildonly to the computer system that ing, using some rooms as storage runs through there, but also the and turning the heat down to 50 phones and dispatch system. degrees only to keep the air movSheriff Alan Botzheim talked ing and the water from freezing. about his space concerns. Their Castro wants to give it another evidence room is so small that for look this spring once the roof several years, the sheriff’s office is clear of snow. He thinks the has been renting three portable county can fix things up for a storage units at $180 per month. lower price and make it livable Building a secured shed behind enough for his department and the jail that could store the evithe community development ofdence would quickly pay for itself, fices to move in.

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Sheriff” Facebook site. Both sheriffs say they posted tion magazines to no more than the statements online after they 10 bullets. were asked about their posi“I don’t think banning weaptions on the recommendations ons is the solution,” Botzheim and presidential actions taken said. There were already gun by Obama in the wake of the laws on the books that weren’t school shooting in Connecticut enforced, he said. in which “Creating more 20 children “I don’t think banning doesn’t make us and sevweapons is the solution.” safer.” eral adults Obama was using were killed. gun violence as Botzheim Alan Botzheim a political issue, said WashPend Oreille County Sheriff Wheeler said. ington “I really don’t sheriffs got see gun shootings together and as an epidemic,” agreed to Wheeler said. Neither sheriff release public statements. supports a ban on assault rifles Gun owner rights supporters or high capacity ammunition rallied around the country over clips. the weekend, part of a campaign Wheeler points out that aupromoted on social media. The tomatic weapons are already Spokesman-Review reported illegal for the public. Semi autothat more than 1,000 people atmatic weapons, even those with tended a rally at a Coeur d’Alene high capacity ammunition clips, sporting goods store Saturday, have a legitimate use, he said. Jan. 19. Many brought rifles and “There are a lot of enthusiasts pistols with them, the newspaper that enjoy shooting,” he said. reported. Botzheim says in rural areas, The issue of just what guns it may take a half hour for law people should be allowed to enforcement to arrive to help in possess has generated a lot of a situation. attention. Last week’s Reader’s “People need to be able to proPoll in The Miner, “In light of tect themselves,” he said. the recent mass shootings, do we Both sheriffs say Americans need tougher gun control laws?” are constitutionally allowed to received far more votes than possess guns and ammunition. usual. See page 4A for results. “Removing constitutional At the last Newport School rights is a slippery slope,” board meeting, a person sugBotzheim said. gested arming teachers or Both sheriffs said the emphasis having an armed guard in the should be on mental health isschools. One of Obama’s suggessues, not gun control. tions to Congress was providing Wheeler posted a statement incentives to hire school reto the Bonner County Sheriff source officers. Office’s website and Botzheim Botzheim got plenty of composted to his “Alan Botzheim for ments on his Facebook site. The FROM PAGE 1

Bonner County Sheriff Office’s website doesn’t allow comments. Most comments on Botzheim’s Facebook page were supportive, like this one. “Although I don’t live there anymore, my family is still there. Thank you, Sheriff Botzheim, for your oath and honoring our Constitutional rights.” And this one: “You are Awesome Alan!! We do not have a problem of guns. Every felon I know of has a gun and they will continue to have one no matter how many laws are made. Be it a gun or a stick

people will find a weapon if they want to harm ...” Others were more cautionary. “Not that I support or agree with the latest in ‘gun control’ but careful all you sheriffs going public … your communities rally behind you now but let the next shooting happen in your town & you’ll find yourselves considered the village idiot.” Another poster had a problem with law enforcement not enforcing laws. “ ... How about all other laws, does each new sheriff get to only enforce laws he agrees with?”

BOTZHEIM | FROM PAGE 1

citizens to SERVE our citizens. I do that by honoring my oath of office and supporting the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington. “My office will not participate in any action that would violate our citizens’ Constitutional rights, to include the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.”

WHEELER | FROM PAGE 1

representatives on all levels, local, state and federal. Let’s not lose any ground. The law enforcers and the law makers need to be on the same page. “I believe that in order for the President to carry out his plans, he needs the approval of Congress. This is where you come in. I urge you to push back now by contacting your Idaho representatives on all levels, local, state and federal.

The threat to your 2nd Amendment Rights will most likely come to your mailbox through a questionnaire in the mail, not a knock on your door. These regulations will most likely be tied to Federal dollars sent to you as an individual. Please contact this office immediately if you are threatened. I can’t do anything if I don’t know what is happening. Above all, keep your cool! I will come when you call. You can be assured my office will uphold and protect your 2nd Amendment rights.”

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Sports

JANUARY 23, 2013 |

Rangers get three league wins though he was in foul trouble, Avery Miller scored 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds. IONE – The Selkirk boys basket“When we were able to get Avery ball team won three games last going in the fourth quarter they week, going to Clark Fork for a had no answer down low,” Cain 72-55 victory, then returning home said. for a 53-15 win against Columbia Selkirk won the home game at before going to Curlew for a 46-29 Columbia Friday, Jan. 18 53-15, win. even though Selkirk started out Tuesday, Jan. 15, the missing their Rangers were in Clark Fork O N D EC K: first 10 shots. for their tightest game of the VS. KETTLE FALLS Friday, After that, the week Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. team hit 50 Clark Fork came roaring percent of their out of the gate and scored VS. REPUBLIC SATURDAY, shots, Cain said. 20 points in the first quarter, Jan. 26, 6:45 p.m. “The team taking a single point lead. came out and Selkirk tightened up, AT CUSICK TUESDAY, Jan. did what needallowing only 20 points 29, 7:15 p.m. ed to be done,” combined in the second and Cain said. “Cole third quarters and had an eight(Dawson) was very tough offensivepoint lead going into the fourth ly, hitting on 7 of 11 attempts.” quarter. The Rangers played sluggishly “We were in foul trouble most of the first half, Cain said. the game,” Selkirk coach Kelly Cain “We had a tough time getting said. “We had three players foul out going offensively in the first half, and another had four fouls.” but our defense was rock solid and Selkirk’s inside game was too bought us time to get going and much for the Wampus Cats. Even SEE RANGERS, 3B BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

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Selkirk senior Garet Sax puts a hold on Riverside’s Dustin Crabtree in the 182-pound exhibition match in Newport Thursday, Jan. 17. It came down to the final second, but Crabtree got the pin.

Selkirk meets with Riverside

side sophomore. Hoffman won a 9-5 decision. At 170 pounds, senior MiNEWPORT – The Selkirk chael Haskins pinned Riverside wrestlers added one more meet sophomore Adam Hutton in the to their schedule to get in some second round. mat time with their buddy team Senior Garet Sax was evenly from Riverside when matched with The Rams they visited Newport O N D EC K : senor Dustin Crabtree, Thursday, Jan. 17. AT PATEROS and while Sax managed After the league dual SATURDAY, to score more points, between the Grizzlies Jan. 26, 11 a.m. Crabtree secured a pin and the Ram, Selkirk with just one second on wrestled a number of exhibition the clock in the final round. matches. At 195 pounds, Joey DickFreshman Cody Hoffman son came out lively in the was the first Ranger to take the 195-pound match, but it was mat, coming up at 160 pounds Riverside junior Brian Lee that against Eddie Wilcox, a Rivergot the decision 8-4. BY JANELLE ATYEO

Spartan wrestlers move up in league

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Selkirk’s Justin Chantry works for a pin against Riverside’s Chase Colburn in the 113 pound exhibition match Thursday, Jan. 17 when the two teams met in Newport. Chantry got a pin in the first round.

At 113, freshman Justin Chantry got a first round pin over Riverside freshman Chase Colburn. Freshman Chance Chantry lost by pin at 132 to Ty Phillipy, a Riverside freshman. In other matches, Emery Maupin came up against Newport’s Austin Krogh, and Mike Weiss

took on Newport’s Alex Brewster. Results were not available. Selkirk competed at the Dream Duals at East Valley High School in Spokane Valley Saturday, Jan. 19, but full results were not available. The Rangers head to a league tournament in Pateros Saturday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m.

Panthers rip Republic 64-27 on court with the eight points he scored. Sample got seven points. Others scoring in front of the CUSICK – Panther coach JR home town crowd included Bluff called it winning ugly, but John Cutshall with two, Tyson the Cusick boys basketball team Shanhotlzer with two, Quinton continued their undefeated Montgomery with four, Cameron league season with a 64-27 Bauer with six and Jes Brazda victory over Republic at home with six. Saturday, Jan. 19. The regular season is wind“It was kind of ugly for the most ing down for Cusick. Bluff said part,” Bluff said. He said nobody is injured the team was a little O N D EC K: but the team has off because they hadn’t VS. NORTHPORT FRIgone through a played in a week. “Every DAY, Jan. 25, 7:15 p.m. round of illness. season, you have one “There has game where it is hard to AT CURLEW SATURDAY, been a little get going. This was the Jan. 26, 6 p.m. bit of a flu bug one.” going around,” VS. SELKIRK TUESDAY, Bluff said. The Still, a little off for Cusick was too much Jan. 29, 7:15 p.m. team is ready for for the visiting Tigers, post-season play, the No. 3 ranked team though, he said. in the league, behind Cusick and The Republic win extended the Selkirk. The Panthers ran up a Panthers Northeast 1B North 15-6 first quarter lead outscored record to 10-0. They have an Republic in every quarter. overall record of 14-2. Alec Bluff led all scorers with The Panthers played at Clark 19 points. Derrick Bluff scored 10 Fork after press time Tuesday, points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Jan. 22. They will play their last JR Bluff said Derrick Bluff and regular season league games next Ryan Sample did a good job on week, traveling to Curlew for a defense, keeping Republic off game Friday, Jan. 25, at 7:15 p.m. balance. They entertain Selkirk for their Chad Browneagle came last regular game of the season through with six steals to go Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 7:15 p.m. BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

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Cusick senior Derrick Bluff lays one up against Republic Saturday, Jan. 19 at Cusick. Cusick won the Northeast 1B League game 64-27. It was the only game they played last week.

Newport girls remain in third place BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport girls basketball team is in third place in Northeast A League play. They lost to Lakeside and Freeman this past week, but beat Kettle Falls. All three games were league contests. Second-place Lakeside beat Newport 57-38 on their home court Tuesday, Jan. 15. The Eagles took a strong first-quarter lead, 23-6, and dominated from there. They led 37-16 at the half.

Newport outscored Lakeside 11-7 four to their lead with 14 points in the third, but Lakeside added in the third and both teams two points to their lead in the scored nine in the fourth. fourth with 13 points. Siemsen Courtney Wiese and Holly O N D EC K: scored 10 Malsbury each scored 13 VS. RIVERSIDE FRIDAY, for Newport, points to lead Newport. Ari Jan. 25, 5:45 p.m. Frederick Newcomb scored eight, Jolie scored nine, Frederick added three and SydWiese added eight and Malsbury ney Siemsen added a free throw. scored four. Newcomb, Ashley Newport fell to first place FreeBehrens and Hadley Stratton man 48-37 Friday, Jan. 18 at each scored two. home. It was a fairly close game The Lady Griz came out strong with Freeman leading 13-10 at against Kettle Falls Saturday, the end of the first quarter and Jan. 19 and won 50-36. Newport 25-18 at the half. Freeman added led 16-6 at the end of the first

quarter and 31-18 at half time. They scored 12 in the third and held Kettle to four. Kettle Falls outscored Newport 13-7 in the fourth but it wasn’t enough to catch up. Wiese had a huge game for Newport with 21 points. Malsbury scored 10, Newcomb and Rohrer each scored six and Frederick added five. Siemsen scored two. The girls traveled to Medical Lake Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Riverside Friday, Jan. 25 at 5:45 p.m.

Win over Timberlake puts them in running for league title

las Hopkins won 14-0. Priest River won forfeits at 182 (Ian Barnes), 220 (Tristan Hudson), and 285 (Josh Karkoski). BY JANELLE ATYEO Timberlake won forfeits at 106 OF THE MINER and 120. The win puts Priest River in NEWPORT – Priest River picked position for the league title. The up a win against one of the top Spartans lost a close one to Kelcontenders in the logg the week beIntermountain O N D EC K: fore, going 44-42. League when they AT KELLOGG THURSDAY, Jan. They haven’t seen visited Timberlake Bonners Ferry 24, 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. or St. Maries yet The Spartans won AT NORTH IDAHO Rumble Fri- this year. But 45-40. day and Saturday, Jan. 25-26 Timberlake beat “I’m so proud of Bonners Ferry 48our team and the AT LAKELAND TUESDAY, Jan. 30 earlier in the way they wrestled,” 29, 5 p.m. season. coach Jake Stark They’ll have a said. “This win will give us morematch at Kellogg Thursday, Jan. mentum for the rest of the year.” 24 at 5 p.m., a meet that wasn’t In one of the night’s pivotal previously on the schedule. They matches 113-pound Diamond see Bonners Ferry Tuesday, Jan. Robinson beat Timberlake’s 29 when they both travel to LakeRocco Wingfeild with a 21-6 land at 5 p.m. The St. Maries dual technical fall. In another big is in Priest River Feb. 6. win, Spartan sophomore Hunter This weekend, the Spartan Golden pinned senior Tiger Drew wrestlers will compete at the Hill at 138 pounds. North Idaho Rumble in Coeur Priest River also had wins at d’Alene. Competition starts at 170, a pin from Brian Fink; 132, a 3:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. SatTyler Popkin pin; and at 145 Dalurday.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 Priest River Wrestling: 5 p.m. Kellogg Priest River Girls Basketball vs. Bonners Ferry: 5:45 p.m. - Bonners Ferry Priest River Boys Basketball vs. Bonners Ferry: 7:30 p.m. - Bonners Ferry FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 Priest River Wrestling at North Idaho Rumble: 3:30 p.m. - Coeur d’Alene Newport Girls Basketball vs. Riverside: 5:45 p.m. - Newport Cusick Girls Basketball vs. Northport: 5:45 p.m. - Cusick Selkirk Girls Basketball vs. Kettle Falls: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Cusick Boys Basketball vs. Northport: 7:15 p.m. - Cusick Selkirk Boys Basketball vs. Kettle Falls: 7:30 p.m. - Selkirk Newport Boys Basketball vs. Riverside: 7:30 p.m. - Newport SATURDAY, JANUARY 26

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Priest River Wrestling at North Idaho Rumble: 9 a.m. - Coeur d’Alene Selkirk Wrestling at League Tournament: 11 a.m. - Pateros Cusick Girls Basketball vs. Curlew: 4:30 p.m. - Curlew Selkirk Girls Basketball vs. Republic: 5:15 p.m. - Selkirk Cusick Boys Basketball vs. Curlew: 6 p.m. - Curlew Selkirk Boys Basketball vs. Republic: 6:45 p.m. - Selkirk MONDAY, JANUARY 28 Priest River Girls Basketball vs. Deer Park: 5:45 p.m. - Deer Park TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 Priest River Wrestling vs. Bonners Ferry and Lakeland: 5 p.m. - Lakeland Selkirk Girls Basketball vs. Cusick: 5:45 p.m. - Cusick Newport Wrestling vs. Chewelah: 7 p.m. - Newport Selkirk Boys Basketball vs. Cusick: 7:15 p.m. - Cusick

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SPORTS

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Priest River beat Freeman, lose to Timberlake

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

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Freeman’s Jack Paukert tries to drive on Priest River’s Cole Stelow while Cam Riley looks on during a game at Priest River Tuesday, Jan. 15. Priest River won 58-35.

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River boys basketball team split a pair of games last week, getting a 58-45 non league home win against Freeman Tuesday, Jan. 15 and losing a Intermountain League contest 75-62 to Timberlake Saturday, Jan. 19 in Spirit Lake. The Spartans started strong against Freeman in the first quarter, but went cold shooting and Freeman drew to within one point by the end of the quarter. The teams battled back and forth in the second quarter, with Freeman tying the game before Priest River started to pull away. The Spartans took a 27-21 lead into the halftime break, then

came out and added 13 to it in they’re leading the Intermounthe third quarter, leading 48-29 tain League, outscoring Priest starting the final quarter and River 20-12 in the fourth quartaking a 58-45 win. ter to take the 75-62 win. Cam Riley had a game Priest River scoring high 19 points. Dalton was spread around. Summer scored a dozen, O N D EC K: Sommer and Stelow Jimmy Koch scored nine, AT BONNERS led Priest River scorColton Nunley scored FERRY Thursday, ing with 14 each, six, Cole Stelow scored Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m. but two other playfive, R.C. Akre scored two ers broke into double and Thomas Reynolds go on the figures, with Riley and Koch getscoreboard with a free throw. ting 10 each. Akre scored seven, In the Battle of the Buck Nunley scored five and Zack rivalry game at Timberlake, the Rowland scored two. Spartans had a slow first half, Three games into the league trailing 42-28 at the half. season, Priest River has a 0-3 They came roaring back in league record. They have a 6-8 the third quarter, outscoring overall record. Timberlake 22-13 in the third Priest River will go to Bonquarter, to pull to within eight ners Ferry for an Intermountain at the start of the final period. League game Thursday, Jan. 24. Timberlake showed why That game starts at 7:30 p.m.

Griz beat Kettle, fall to Lakeside, Freeman BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport boys basketball team played three league games last week, losing at Lakeside on Tuesday, Jan. 15 and Freeman at home Friday Jan. 18 before traveling to Kettle Falls for a win Saturday, Jan. 19. Grizzly coach Steven Bryant said his team played a good first half against Lakeside. “We forced Lakeside to take tough shots,” Bryant said. “Our full court pressure gave them some problems early on.” The teams were tied at the end of the first quarter went into the halftime break with Newport down a point. The second quarter didn’t go as well. “We shot cold in the second half and they began to distance themselves,” Bryant said. Lakeside outscored Newport by eight in the third quarter before the Grizzlies

went stone cold in the fourth, scor- showed. The Grizzlies got out to a ing only four points. The end score big 27-2 first quarter lead. was a 62-40. “Our team has been focusing on Against Freeman, it came making defense our identity,” Brydown to the fourth quarter, when ant said. “Our pressure gave Kettle Newport was outscored by three. some problems.” They lost by the same amount, The Grizzlies leading scorer had 49-46. Bryant said the a big night. Grizzlies were well pre- O N D EC K: “Jeron Konkright pared and was happy AT RIVERSIDE FRIDAY, was on fire in the first with his team’s effort. Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. half and they other “I felt like my boys boys fed off of it,” Bryleft everything on the court ant said. against Freeman,” he said. “We out Konkright ended up with a game rebounded them and forced them high 33 points. Alex Young scored into a lot of turnovers.” 13, with Jared Schultz scored nine, Newport didn’t shoot that well, Ryan Rapp scored a half dozen, hitting only 28 percent, but they Josh Smith scored three and Chris put the ball up a lot. “We shot 50 Burgess sank a free throw. shots to their 37,” he said. Newport is in fourth place in The next night Newport beat the Northeast A League, with 3-6 Kettle Falls 69-40 in a game at record. They have a 6-11 overall Kettle Falls. record. “Our boys have been improving The Grizzlies played Medical game by game and it was nice to Lake after press time Tuesday, Jan. see our boys showcase themselves,” 22. They will travel down HighBryant said. The team has been way 2 to Riverside for a game that concentrating on defense, and it starts at 7:30 p.m.

Cusick girls suffer first loss of season BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Cusick girls’ basketball team fell to Republic for their first loss of the season, 3933, Saturday, Jan. 19, in Cusick. Republic came out strong with 12 points in the first quarter while holding Cusick to just two. And it took the rest of the game for Cusick to try an catch up. Cusick outscored Republic 11-10 in the second and O N D EC K : 13-10 in the VS. NORTHPORT third and both FRIDAY, Jan. 25, teams scored 5:45 p.m. seven in the fourth. Renee Wynne led the Panthers with eight points. Lauren Nelson, Chelsea Samuels and Caytlin Nenema each scored six. Kaleigh Driver scored three and Haley Adams and Jessica Nelson each chipped in two. The girls traveled to Clark Fork Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Northport Friday, Jan. 25 at 5:45 p.m.

MINER PHOTO|JANELLE ATYEO

Newport’s Alex Brewster, left, grabs the arms of his opponent from Riverside, Brayden Lenz in the league dual at Newport Thursday, Jan. 17. The match went into the second period, but Brewster lost by pin.

Rams best Newport at league dual BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Riverside wrestlers won five out of seven matches wrestled in the league dual at Newport Thursday night, Jan. 17 to put the Grizzlies down 39-15. Taking a win for Newport was junior Austin Krogh, who won an 18-8 decision at 138 pounds over Riverside sophomore Jacob Collins. Wrestling at 152 for Newport, Cusick junior Nolan Finley, won his match as well. He pinned senior Joey Allen with seconds left in Round 2. Newport senior 145-pound

Alex Brewster took his match man Joe Luback in Round 2. with sophomore Brayden There were double forfeits in Lenz into the second period, the lighter weights. Riverside but lost by pin. At 160, junior won forfeits at 170 and 195, and Aydon Sears lost by Newport’s Alex Solis pin to Riverside senior O N D EC K: took a forfeit at 285 Brayden Proctor. Junior VS. CHEWELAH pounds. Josiah Thompson went TUESDAY, Jan. 29, After the dual, three rounds in the 7 p.m. Newport took on 182-pound match with Riverside and Selkirk the Rams Dustin Crabwrestlers in a number tree, a senior, but he lost a 10-6 of exhibition matches. Junior decision. Allan Thompson won a 13-12 The 132-pound match started decision at 138 over Riverside’s the night. Riverside sophomore Josh Calder. Freshman Jordan Tyler Jack pinned Newport Battle won 8-4 at 145 pounds junior Chase Slocum in the secover Riverside’s Aaron Jordalen. ond round. At 220 pounds, the Finley pinned the Rams Steven Rams Tucker Lee pinned freshPage.

Lady Rangers split the week BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

COURTESY PHOTO|JOYCE MONTGOMERY

Senior Panther Jessica Nelson puts up a jumper for two points when Cusick played Republic Saturday, Jan. 19.

IONE – The Selkirk girls basketball team is in fourth place in the Northeast 1B North League, after losing to Columbia Friday, Jan. 18, but beating Curlew Saturday, Jan. 19. The Rangers played a nonleague game against Clark Fork Tuesday, Jan. 15, but results were not available. Selkirk fell to No. 2 Columbia 56-45 Friday. Selkirk led 13-11 at the end of the first quarter but Columbia pulled ahead in the

second with 15 points while holdKatie Couch had a game-high ing Selkirk to eight. Selkirk gained 19 points followed by Jessika one point toward the Reiber with lead in the third, but O N D EC K: 13. Hannah 22 points for Colum- VS. KETTLE FALLS Friday, Jan. 25, Jensen scored bia in fourth quarter 6 p.m. six and Hansolidified the win. nah Rick, Selkirk had better VS. REPUBLIC SATURDAY, Jan. Aley Curran, luck Saturday, beat- 26, 5:15 p.m. Anna Kotzian ing Curlew 46-34 on and Georgie the road. Selkirk led Shafer each 10-2 at the end of the firs quarter scored two. and led 22-13 at the half. They The girls host Kettle Falls Friday, scored 12 points in both the third Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. and then host and fourth quarters, while holding Republic the following day at 5:15 Curlew to 20 in the half. p.m.

Priest River girls remain on top BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

Priest River’s Karly Douglas, No. 3, defends against Freeman when the Spartans hosted the Scotties Tuesday, Jan. 15 in a nonleague game. Freeman won 50-33.

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River girls basketball team are still at the top of the Intermountain League after beating Timberlake Saturday, Jan. 19. They lost to Freeman Tuesday, Jan. 15, in a non-league game. Freeman beat Priest River 5033, leading the entire game. The Scotties took a 17-4 lead at the end of the first quarter and added four to their lead with 14 in the second. Priest River rallied in the third with 17 points while holding Freeman to six, but Freeman outscored the Spartans 13-2 in the fourth for the win.

Jill Wimer scored 14 for Priest fourth quarter with 17 points. River. Kelsey Bradbury and KelAlthough they kept Priest River sie Fink each scored to just seven in six, Amber Trost O N D EC K: the fourth, they added four and Stef- AT BONNERS FERRY weren’t able to fie Pavey scored two. Thursday, Jan. 24, 5:45 p.m. catch the SparKatlyn Summers tans. added one. AT DEER PARK Monday, Jan. Fink led Priest The Lady Spartans 28, 5:45 p.m. River with 13 beat Timberlake points. Pavey during the Battle of the Buck scored seven, Trost added six, in Spirit Lake. Priest River won Summers scored five and Karly 38-32. Priest River led 18-4 at Douglas scored three. Anna the end of the first quarter. The Luckey and Weimer each scored second quarter was low scortwo. ing for both teams, with Priest Priest River travels to Bonners River scoring five and TimberFerry Thursday, Jan. 24 to play lake adding six. Priest River at 5:45 p.m. and then travel to outscored Timberlake 8-5 in the Deer Park Monday, Jan. 28 to third, but Timberlake had a huge play at 5:45 p.m.

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SPORTS ||

BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY, JAN. 15 Priest River 58, Freeman 45 Freeman 12 9 8 16 – 45 Priest River 13 14 21 10 – 58 Freeman: Paukert 11, Phipps 5, Mettler 9, J. Unfred 3, Smetana 0, Ayers 3, Primmer 0, Pierce 8, McVay 2. Priest River: Akre 2, Riley 19, Linton 0, Sommer 12, Reynolds 1, Stelow 5, Nunley 6, Koch 9, Low 0, White 0, Duley 0, Roland 4.

Selkirk 72, Clark Fork 55 Selkirk 19 18 11 24 – 72 Clark Fork 20 12 8 15 – 55 Clark Fork: Bristol 7, Hazinsky 21, A. Anderson 14, Klein 0, Bowen 0, Taylor 0, Nesbitt 8, E. Anderson 3, Bahr 2. Selkirk: Avey 5, Cain 23, S. Mailly 9, A. Miller 29, Dawson 6.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 Lakeside 62, Newport 40 Newport 13 13 10 4 – 40 Lakeside 13 14 18 17 – 62 Newport: Konkright 20, Owenby 0, Rapp 3, Schultz 6, Allen 0, Burgess 2, Young 4, Smith 5. Lakeside: Moffatt 13, Moffatt 1, Watkins 8, Reynolds 4, Watson 4, Perkins 6, Jones 3, Collins 21, Quigley 2, Say 0.

FRIDAY, JAN. 18 Freeman 49, Newport 46 Freeman (2-13, 2-5) 7 15 14 13 – 49 Newport (5-11, 2-6) 11 12 13 10 – 46 Freeman: Paukert 15, Phipps 21, Mettler 5, J. Unfred 0, Smetana 2, Primmer 2, Pierce 4, McVay 0. Newport: Konkright 22, Owenby 0, Rapp 9, Schultz 5, Allen 0, Burgess 3, Young 2, Smith 1.

Selkirk 53, Columbia 15 Columbia (0-15, 0-10) 1 Selkirk (11-3, 8-1)

4 8 2 – 15 15 14 17 5 – 53

Columbia: Steele 0, Loe 0, Rempfher 0, Ramirez 0, Wyborney 7, Zehetmir 1, Schwartz 5, Foster 2, Helms 0, Allen 0, Jones 0, Hooper 0. Selkirk: Volquardsen 2, Cronoble 0, Avey 2, Cain 9, Mailly 0, Miller 20, Dawson 15, Miller 0, Batiste 5, Grant 0.

Cusick 85, Inchelium 41 Inchelium (1-9, 1-7) 18 9 8 6 – 41 Cusick (13-2, 9-0) 31 20 18 16 – 85 Inchelium: Holford 10, Seymour 2, Silk 0, LeaderCharge 9, McDowell 5, Cohen 8, Finley 7. Cusick: Sample 18, Shanholtzer 8, Bauer 6, Rankin 5, D. Bluff 7, Brazda 6, A. Bluff 18, Browneagle 7, Montgomery 6, Cutshall 0, White 4.

SATURDAY, JAN. 19 Timberlake 75, Priest River 62 Priest River (6-8, 0-3) 14 14 22 12 – 62 Timberlake (11-2, 3-0) 26 16 13 20 – 75 Priest River: Akre 7, Riley 10, Sommer 14, Reynolds 0, Stelow 14, Nunley 5, Koch 10, Roland 2. Timberlake: Rice 0, Cramer 6, McNamara 3, Austin 0, Masterson 13, Hayden 17, Foster 0, Blayne 0, Scott 20, Johnson 0, Allen 3, Thompson 13, Cronnelly 0.

Newport 69, Kettle Falls 40 Newport (6-11, 3-6) 27 25 4 13 – 69 Kettle Falls (6-10, 1-8) 2 16 9 13 – 40 Newport: Konkright 33, Owenby 0, Rapp 6, Schultz 9, Allen 4, Burgess 1, Young 13, Zorica 0, Smith 3. Kettle Falls: Disque 10, Cook 3, Beardslee 4, Caponi 3, McKern 14, Vining 0, Reppert 4, Johnson 2, Pratt 0.

Selkirk 46, Curlew 20 Selkirk (12-3, 9-1) 9 8 Curlew (6-8, 4-5) 10 3

13 16 – 46 5 11 – 29

Selkirk: Volquardsen 0, Cronoble 0, Avey 3, Cain 10, Mailly 6, Miller 10, Dawson 14, Miller 1, Batiste 0, Grant 2. Curlew: Drennan 6, Brown 0, McCullough 12, Herrmann 2, Beedle 3, Knapp 3, Poore 0, Grumbach 2, Brown 1, Tresham 0.

Cusick 64, Republic 27 Republic (7-8, 4-4) 6 7 4 10 – 27 Cusick (14-2, 10-0) 15 16 20 13 – 64 Republic: Brown 5, Campbell 0, Fritts 3, Hooper 4, Leonard 8, McQuay 0, Al. Rivera 0, An. Rivera , Slagle 4, Weller 0. Cusick: Sample 7, Shanholtzer 2, Bauer 6, Rankin 0, D. Bluff 10, Brazda 6, A. Bluff 19, Browneagle 8, Montgomery 4, Cutshall 2, White 0.

STANDINGS Northeast 1B North Cusick 10-0 Selkirk 9-1 Republic 4-4 Northport 5-5 Curlew 4-5 Inchelium 1-7 Columbia 0-11

14-2 12-3 7-8 9-6 6-8 1-9 0-16

Northeast A League Chewelah 9-0 Medical Lake 8-1 Lakeside (WA) 5-3 Newport 3-6 Riverside 3-6 Freeman 2-6 Kettle Falls 1-8

13-3 11-5 6-10 6-11 4-11 2-14 6-10

Intermountain League Timberlake 3-0 Bonners Ferry 1-1 Kellogg 2-2 Priest River 0-3

11-2 5-7 9-5 6-8

GIRLS BASKETBALL TUESDAY, JAN. 15 Lakeside 57, Newport 38 Newport (10-5, 6-2) Lakeside (WA) (11-4, 5-2)

6 10 11 11 – 38 23 14 7 13 – 57

Newport: Newcomb 8, Frederick 3, Wiese 13, Behrens 0, Rohrer 0, Malsbury 13, Vaughn 0, Cunningham 0, Stratton 0, Siemsen 1. Lakeside (WA): Swannack 0, A. Cook-Cox 18, Kyllo 13, Jones 2, St. Marikis 2, Brittos 0, So. Marikis 0, Mahowald 0, Cook-Cox 6, Jacobson 0, Widman 16.

FRIDAY, JAN. 18 Freeman 48, Newport 37 Freeman (16-0, 8-0) 13 12 14 9 – 48 Newport (11-6, 6-3) 10 8 10 9 – 37 Freeman: Pilant 0, Vold 10, Groves 5, McIntyre 14, Burke 0, Sorensen 14, McGarity 5, Barnes 0. Newport: Newcomb 2, Frederick 9, Wiese 8, Behrens 2, Rohrer 0, Malsbury 4, Stratton 2, Siemsen 10.

Columbia 56, Selkirk 45 Columbia (11-6, 8-2) 11 15 8 22 – 56 Selkirk (6-8, 4-6) 13 8 9 15 – 45

S P O R T S

Republic: Bowe 5, Brown 9, Dillon 2, McQuay 2, McRae 0, Rollins 0, Vaughn 11, Willett 0, Lane 10. Cusick: L. Nelson 6, Samuels 6, Driver 3, Adams 2, Strangeowl 0, J. Nelson 2, Nenema 6, Henry 0, Wynne 8, Balcom 0, Andrews 0.

8 7 – 38 5 17 – 32

Priest River: Douglas 3, Luckey 2, Weimer 2, Trost 6, Pavey 7, Deal 0, Bradbury 0, Summers 5, Fink 13. Timberlake: George 5, Malloy 6, Rhodes 2, Hofman 2, Owen 0, Fitzmorris 2, Hardy 2, Norlander 10, Gibson 3, Gardon 0.

Selkirk 46, Curlew 34 Selkirk (6-8, 4-6) 10 12 12 12 – 46 Curlew (5-9, 3-6) 2 11 6 14 – 34 Selkirk: Couch 19, Rick 2, Curran 2, Jensen 6, Kotzian 2, McAnerin 0, Reiber 13, Grass 0, Shafer 2. Curlew: Fanning 2, Gibson 15, Mumford 0, Gibson 10, Gilbride 0, Stanton 0, McCullough 2, Eberly 5, Reynolds 0, Goree 2, Hawn 0.

Newport 50, Kettle Falls 36 Newport (11-6, 6-3) 16 15 12 7 – 50 Kettle Falls (6-10, 2-7) 6 13 4 13 – 36 Newport: Newcomb 6, Frederick 5, Wiese 21, Rohrer 6, Malsbury 10, Vaughn 0, Cunningham 0, Sratton 0, Siemsen 2. Kettle Falls: Eslick 0, Goodnight 2, Hall 2, Johnson 0, Keenan 12, Owens 12, Pounds 0, Stanard 2, Stanard 6.

STANDINGS Intermountain League Priest River Bonners Ferry Kellogg Timberlake

4-0 2-2 2-2 0-4

10-6 12-4 7-6 2-14

Northeast A League Freeman Lakeside (WA) Newport Riverside Kettle Falls Medical Lake Chewelah

8-0 6-2 6-3 4-4 2-7 2-7 2-7

16-0 12-4 11-6 8-7 6-10 6-10 5-11

Northeast 1B North Cusick Columbia Republic Selkirk Inchelium Curlew Northport

8-1 8-2 7-2 4-6 3-6 3-6 0-10

15-1 11-6 12-4 6-8 4-7 5-9 2-13

WRESTLING THURSDAY, JAN. 17 Northeast A League at Newport Riverside 39, Newport 15 106: Double forfeit. 113: Double forfeit. 120: Double forfeit. 126: Double forfeit. 132: Tyler Jack (Riv) p. Chase Slocum 2:15. 138: Austin Krogh (New) d. Jacob Collins

18-8. 145: Brayden Lenz (Riv) p. Alex Brewster 3:14. 152: Nolan Finley (New) p. Joey Allen 3:51. 160: Brayden Proctor (Riv) p. Aydon Sears 1:35. 170: Darrin Miller (Riv) won by forfeit. 182: Dustin Crabtree (Riv) d. Josiah Thompson 10-6. 195: AJ Wood (Riv) won by forfeit. 220: Tucker Lee (Riv) p. Joe Luback 0:45. 285: Alex Solis (New) won by forfeit. Exhibition matches: 138: Justin Zale (Riv) p. Alex Smith (New) 3:04. 145: Brandon Hartill (Riv) p. Marcin Nienaj (New) 2:54. 138: Allan Thompson (New) d. Josh Calder (Riv) 13-12. 145: Jordan Freuh (New) d. Steven Page (Riv) 8-4. 152: Nolan Finley (New) p. Steven Page (Riv) 1:26. 113: Justin Chantry (Selkirk) p. Chase Colburn (Riv) 1:11. 132: Ty Phillipy (Riv) p. Chance Chantry (Sel) 3:02. 138: Emery Maupin (Sel) vs. Austin Krogh (New). 145: Mike Weiss (Sel) vs. Alex Brewster (New). 160: Cody Hoffman (Sel) d. Eddie Wilcox (Riv) 9-5. 170: Michael Haskins (Sel) p. Adam Hutton (Riv) 2:59. 182: Dustin Crabtree (Riv) p. Garet Sax (Sel) 5:59. 195: Brian Lee (Riv) d. Joey Dickson (Sel) 8-4.

Intermountain League at Spirit Lake Priest River 45, Timberlake 40 170: Brian Fink (PR) p. Anthony Reimer 3:30. 182: Ian Barnes (PR) won by forfeit. 195: Drew Johnson (TL) p. Gabe Bellah 3:00. 220: Tristan Hudson (PR) won by forfeit. 285: Josh Karkoski (PR) won by forfeit. 98: Ryan Starr (TL) p. Joe Irvine 0:30. 106: Dailyn Johnson (TL) won by forfeit. 113: Diamond Robinson (PR) tf. Rocco Wingfield 21-6. 120: Tristan O’Brien (TL) won by forfeit. 126: Kody Hongslo (TL) p. Luke Sumas 1:30. 132: Tyler Popkin (PR) p. Brock Herbert 1:27. 138: Hunter Golden (PR) p. Drew Hill 3:20. 145: Dallas Hopkins (PR) md. Bradley Erickson 14-0. 152: Tyler Badertscher (TL) p. Luke McDonald 4:30. 160: Lane Stevens (TL) md. Jacob Bowden 10-1.

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SATURDAY, JAN. 12 Young Guns 5 at Camas Center, Usk. Lyle Beerbohm def. Chris Ensley, TKO, strikes, 0:17 round 2. Jacob Harkness def. Dominic Rivera, Submission, Von Flue choke, 1:29 round 1. Joey Becker def. Michael Craig, Submission, RNC, 2:49 round 1. Josh Rettinghouse def. John Martinez, Submission, RNC, 1:46 round 3. David Ahto def. Soloman Jones, Submission, Triangle, 2:42 round 1. Cleo Anderson def. Nick Ramos, Submission, Triangle, 1:31 round 2. Jeff Pool def. Kenny Davis, Submission, RNC, 2:09 round 1. Jonathan Stayton def. Timothy Shanks, Submission, Guillotine, 0:47 round 1. Dylan Griesmer def. Justin Gentemann, TKO, 1:52 round 2. Johnny Gatens def. Seth Patterson, Submission, RNC, 2:06 round 1. Nate Petersen def. Seldon Schmoyer, Submission, Armlock, 1:02 round 2. Adam Kells def. Nathan Piengkham, Split decision, round 3. Dylan Morgan def. Marcus Ramos, TKO, Strikes, 2:15 round 2. Ally Riley def. Mariah Laude, Submission, RNC, 0:56 round 2. Austin Creshon def. Tyler Roberts, Submission, RNC, 2:00 round 1. Shaun Dewey def. Jeff Baker, Submission, RNC 1:34 round 1. Jonny Redwolf Fulton def. Aaron Johnston, Submission, RNC, 2:07 round 1

BOWLING WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 Lucky Ladies Team Country Lane Turtles Golden Girls Morning Glories Bling and Sparkles State Line Tavern

Lost 27 33 38 40.5 41.5 48

High game scratch: Kim Gibbs 200. High game handicap: Kim Gibbs 256. High series scratch: Kim Gibbs 498. High series handicap: Kim Gibbs 666. High team game scratch: Golden Girls 595. High team game handicap: Bling and Sparkles 806. High team series scratch: Golden Girls 2,272. High team series handicap: Golden Girls 2,272. Converted splits: Esther Wilkinson 3-10, Kim Gibbs 3-5-10, Vicki Nolting 3-10, 3-10, Sharon Smith 3-10, Liz Pope 5-7.

Wednesday Night Loopers Team

McCroskey Defense Action Auto Pend Oreille Marine McCroskey Atty @ Law OK Lanes Pooch Parlor H & D Diesel Club Rio

282.5 277.5 275.5 27.5 259 251 247.5 229

242.5 247.5 249.5 252.5 266 274 277.5 296

High scratch game: Duane Jones 257. High handicap game: Ron Rickett 260. High scratch series: Duane Jones 707. High handicap series: Ron Rickett 740. High team scratch game: OK Lanes 971. High handicap game: OK Lanes 1,136. High team scratch series: McCroskey Atty @ Law 2,824. High handicap series: McCroskey Atty @ Law 3,124.

THURSDAY, JAN. 17 Thursday Niters Team OH $#!+ OK Lanes Wilkinson Rental Country Lane Plain Nasty’s 4 Amigos Club Rio Pooch Parlor Wanna Bees

Won 49 43.5 39.5 39 36 34 34 29

Lost 27 32.5 36.5 37 40 42 42 47

High score game team: Country Lane 717. High handicap game team: OK Lanes 870. High score series team: OK Lanes 2,067. High handicap series team: OK Lanes 2,553. High score game: Ralph Le Grand 243, Diana Hilden 189. High handicap game: Ralph Le Grand 278, Diana Hilden 249. High score series: Duane Jones 602, Diana Hilden 507. High handicap series: Jim Goss 673, Diana Hilden 687. Converted splits: Shirley Ownbey 3-7-10, Don Thiel 3-10, Manny Melendez 2-7, Esther Wilkinson 4-5-7, Gary Wilkinson 3-10, Mel Logan 5-10, Cathy Norenberg 5-10.

FRIDAY, JAN. 18 Friday Night Leftovers Team Timber Room The Lakers

Won 50.5 48.5

Lost 29.5 31.5

Won

Lost

Newport Equipment Cusick Tavern Party of Four Weber Enterprises Screamin 4 Ice Cream O.K. Lanes San Souci Sandbaggers Gutter Gang EZ-Rider Team Twelve

46.5 45 42.5 40 39.5 38 35 34 33.5 19

25.5 35 37.5 40 40.5 42 45 46 46.5 49

High scratch game team: OK Lanes 731. High handicap game team: OK Lanes 907. High scratch series team: Timber Room. High handicap series team: Timber Room 2,505. High scratch game: Jeff Huling 219, Sharon Reed 220. High handicap game: Steve Nolting 247, Serena Ratcliff 245. High scratch series: Jeff Huling 635, Pat Shields 493. High handicap series: Steve Nolting 674, Jessi Pound 689.

GUN CLUB SUNDAY, JAN. 20 Week 3 Winter Trap League Metaline Falls Shooters: 29 16-yard: Rob Kline 25, Brayden Taylor 24, Bryan Ford 23, John Petrich 23. Ladies: Diane Luhr 23, Lisa Enyeart 21, Tiara Kline 19. Youth: Braden Taylor 24, Brandon Ross 23, Klayton Lyons 19, Calvin Petrich 17. Handicap: Rob Kline 24, Larry Jungblom 23, Sam McGeorge 23, Rich Sargent 23. Continentals: Arlie Ward 21, Rob Kline 20.

Newport Singles: Dan Schaeffer 25, Mark Dienhardt 24, Brad Bare 24, Brad Diesen 23, Bud Leu 23, Pam McLam 23, Nick Larson 22, Rob Linton 22, Dan Wilner 22, Dan Reijonen 22, Billa Pickerel 22, Doug Deerwester 21, Duane Randolph 21, Kevin Diesen 21. Handicap: Pam McLam 22, Brad Diesen 22, Dan Wilner 21. Doubles: Greg Seeber 46, Bud Leu 45, Rob Linton 45, Dan Reijonen 43, Brad Bare 43. Continental: Greg Seeber 22, Brad Bare 22, Bud Leu 21. 27 Yard: Dan Schaeffer 20, Mark Dienhardt 19, Dan Wilner 17. Juniors: Robby Owen 13, JT Long 10, Amy Reijonen 8, Mike Owen 4, Nick Deerwester 2.

RANGERS | FROM PAGE 1B

Won 49 43 38 35.5 34.5 28

SCO R E BOA R D

SATURDAY, JAN. 19 Republic 39, Cusick 33 Republic (12-4, 7-2) 12 10 10 7 – 39 Cusick (15-1, 8-1) 2 11 13 7 – 33

Priest River 38, Timberlake 32 Priest River (10-6, 4-0) 18 5 Timberlake (2-14, 0-4) 4 6

JANUARY 23, 2013 |

score a few buckets,” Cain said. Shawn (Mailly) was all over on defense and really disrupted Curlew’s offensive rhythm.” Mailly got 11 steals on the night, along with scoring a half dozen points. Dominic Cain was solid on the boards in all three games. He grabbed seven in this game to go with 10 points and seven assists. Cole Dawson was the top scorer for Selkirk, with 14 points. He also got eight boards.

Miller scored 10 points and got 13 rebounds. Selkirk has a 9-1 Northeast 1B North League record and has a 12-3 overall record. They are second in the league, behind Cusick. The Rangers play at Kettle Falls Friday, Jan. 25. That game starts at 7:30 p.m. They play a league game at Republic Saturday, Jan. 26, a game that starts at 6:45 p.m., and they wrap up the regular season at Cusick Tuesday, Jan. 29. That game starts at 7:15 p.m.

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Lifestyle

THE MINER

Lavender Festival calls for artists

BR I E FLY Youth actors put on show for veterans NEWPORT – The annual Servicemen’s Canteen put on by the Pend Oreille Players youth actors, POPIT, is scheduled for Jan. 25, 26 and 27 in Newport. Performances on Friday and Saturday start at 7 p.m. and a Sunday matinee begins at 3 p.m. Complete with coffee and doughnuts, this tribute to servicemen, past and present, is presented in USO show format, featuring the multi-talented young actors, as they re-create old radios shows and perform the music of the 1940s. Admission is $5 per person. Performances are at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave. For information call 509671-3389.

Junior girls prepare for Distinguished Young Women PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Distinguished Young Women’s Scholarship program is set for April. The program was formerly known as Junior Miss. Any young woman who is currently a junior in high school can participate. Sign up at Priest River Lamanna High School or by calling chairwoman Shirley Sands at 509-671-1703. A meet and greet is set for participants and their mothers Saturday, Feb. 2, from 2-4 p.m. at the Infinity Café, formerly The Loft, located above Sheri’s Home Interiors on Highway 2 in Priest River. Find out more about the program and enjoy refreshments.

Spay/neuter clinics coming up for low-income pet owners SPIRIT LAKE – Pawsitive Outreach Spay/Neuter Alliance (POSNA), in partnership with the Spokane Humane Society and Timber Lake Litter Control in Spirit Lake, will be holding two spay/neuter clinics in February for low income dog and cat owners. Help with stray and feral animals is also provided. The charge for either male or female cats is $25. For dogs, the charge goes by weight, but is equally affordable. The first clinic is scheduled for Feb. 13 at Spokane Humane Society for both dogs and cats, while the second, at Timber Lake Litter Control, is for cats only. To book your appointment, call Cindy at 509-671-1427. Don’t delay, as places fill up quickly, especially for dogs, due to space considerations. POSNA had a very productive year in 2012. Nearly 600 animals were spayed or neutered; a 300 percent increase over 2011, thanks to their collaboration with SHS and TLC. More than 100 animals were rescued as well, three-fourths of which found forever homes by years end. POSNA has the goal to spay/ neuter 1,000 animals in 2013. “That seems like an enormous number and a daunting amount of work,” said Cindy Knudsen, president of the group, “but after last year’s response, we know there is a huge need for affordable spay/ neuter services in our area.” In order to raise much needed funds to help accomplish this goal, a handmade quilt is being raffled that can be seen at Mountain West Bank in Newport. The winning ticket will be drawn at the International Dinner, to be held March 9 at the Create Arts Center. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Cindy at 509-671-1427 or Kari at 208-448-1067.

COURTESY PHOTO|BRUCE TAYLOR

A fair feathered friend There’s one white turkey that’s been hanging out with the rafter of wild turkeys that live in the woods above west First Street in Newport. Bruce Taylor wasn’t able to get close enough to tell if it had the pink eyes of an albino. Some turkeys are born with all white feathers and some with all black.

NEWPORT – Organizers of the apply: 2013 Lavender Festival are look• Size requirements: ½ sheet ing for artists to submit artwork WC paper or 16 x 20 at the smallto the festival poster contest. The est unframed winning artist will receive $200 • Submit photos/digital images commission and will be featured on CDs only, with your name and in the Festival Artist The winning artist complete conbooth at this years’ tact information, will receive $200 Pend Oreille Valley title, medium and Lavender Festival July commission and dimensions on the 6-7, in Newport. will be featured in back. All artwork will • Include an artist become the property the Festival Artist statement; selfof the Pend Oreille booth at this years’ addressed stamped Festival Association. envelope and $5 Pend Oreille Valley entry fee. Up to Posters and all promotional materials three submissions Lavender Festival will be reproduced, allowed per entry, distributed and sold July 6-7, in Newport. per artist. only by the associaThe deadline for tion. submissions is Feb. 28. All artwork must be original Submit application to Art Comand reproducible. The artist may mittee, P.O. Box 456, Newport, be asked to create another imWA 99156. age (by our timeline) or we may Questions can be directed to choose one of the submissions. festival executive director Loyce The following requirements Akres at 509-671-0295.

Howard’s Follies coming soon to Playhouse

Newport schools raise $3,144 NEWPORT – About 100 coats and boots were distributed to Newport kids, thanks to fundraising efforts by the Newport High

School Associated Student body and the community, according to a post on the district’s website. District staff donated $1,457

and a spaghetti feed and local businesses and organizations generated $1,687 for a total of $3,144.

Scouts hold Klondike Derby NEWPORT – Snow season mean it’s time for the annual Boy Scouts Klondike Derby. Scouts from the Grizzly District held a derby at Camp Cowles at Diamond Lake Jan.

11-12, and the Thunderbird District of North Spokane is gearing up to hold their Klondike Derby the weekend of Jan. 26, also at Camp Cowles. With a gunshot start, teams of

|| WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 7:30 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Blanchard Library Weight Watchers: 11 a.m. Weigh in and 11:30 to Noon meeting - Camas Center for Community Wellness, Usk Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Sacheen Ladies of the Lake: Noon - Various Locations, call President Maria Bullock at 509998-4221 Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Priest River TOPS: 6 p.m. - Priest River Free Methodist Church Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for locations Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House in Newport THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. Hospitality House in Newport Story Time: 1 p.m. - Newport Library Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick After School Readers Club: 3 p.m. - Priest River Library Pend Oreille County Substance Abuse Prevention: 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Camas Center for Community Wellness, Usk Celebrate Recovery: 5:30 p.m. 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown, House of the Lord Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 No School for Priest River: Teacher Work Day

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Boy Scouts Klondike Derby: Camp Cowles, Diamond Lake Blanchard TOPS: 8:30-10 a.m. Blanchard Community Church Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center PRM-Advocates for Women: 9:30-11 a.m. - Cornerstone Mall, Oldtown Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Pend Oreille County Substance Abuse Prevention: 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Newport Hospital Sandifur Room Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Priest River. Call Jan 208-946-6131 ‘Servicemen’s Canteen’: 7 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - Priest River VFW SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Women’s AA: 9:30 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown ‘Servicemen’s Canteen’: 7 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 ‘Servicemen’s Canteen’: 3 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House MONDAY, JANUARY 28 No School for Newport: Semester Break Day No School for Priest River: Teacher Work Day Hospitality House Potluck: Noon - Hospitality House in Newport Blanchard Grange Potluck: 6:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 Usk Community Club Meeting:

boys push their handmade sleds to different stations where they meet a new challenge in a test of winter survival skills. The teams compete for top honors.

W E E K

NEWPORT – The annual Howards Follies variety show is coming in February, and this time around, the 10th annual performance, is set to be the last. Writer and director Howard Wildin of Newport has put together “Best of Howard’s Follies” for the final show, including the comedy of Frick, Frack and Freda, favorite songs and other routines from past years.

A H E A D

12:30 p.m. - Usk Community Hall Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Overeaters Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church, Newport, use back entrance Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Bingo: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. St. Anthony’s Church

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 409 S. Spokane • Newport Sunday Morning 10 a.m. (509) 939-0676 CalvaryNewport@aol.com / 97.3 FM “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 7:30 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Newport TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Blanchard

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service ~ 10:00 a.m. Church School ~ 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available Rev. Russell Clark 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

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. Wednesdays: Girls Club, ages 9 to 12, 5:30 to 7:00 pm Soul’d Out Youth, ages 13 thru 19, 6:00 pm 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 6:30 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.newportchurchoffaith.com

Performances are set for three weekends in February, Saturdays, Feb. 2, 9 and 16 at 7 p.m. and Sundays, Feb. 3, 10 and 17 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport. Call 509-671-3389. Pre-sale tickets are also available at Seeber’s Pharmacy and Owen’s Grocery in Newport.

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

Library Weight Watchers: 11 a.m. Weigh in and 11:30 to Noon meeting - Camas Center for Community Wellness, Usk Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Priest River TOPS: 6 p.m. - Priest River Free Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House in Newport

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH 4 Miles South of Newport, Hwy. 2 Sun.: 9:30 Sun. School, 10:30, Worship, 6 p.m. Evening Service Sun. & Wed. at Pastor’s house. Pastor, Walt Campbell: 447-5101

HOUSE OF THE LORD

Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m. Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. - 5p.m. Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 - 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m. Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 • 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Sunday School 9 am Worship Service 10 am (509) 447-4338

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O B I T UA R I E S

Willard Peterson Oldtown

Willard Peterson passed away at age 88 on Jan. 18 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane from complications of a stroke. Mr. Peterson was Peterson born Sept. 1, 1924, on a farm near Albeni Falls and graduated from Priest River High School. During World War II he served in the Merchant Marines and returned to the area to marry Arleigh Lewis, a graduate of Newport High School. Willard and Arleigh raised their three children in Newport/ Oldtown. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and their family spent many years at their cabin at Priest Lake. In his later years, he enjoyed a variety of activities. Willard and Arleigh sparred daily with a competitive game of cribbage. Woodworking was one of his favorite past times. He also loved the time he spent with his friends in the Asphalt Angels car club, where he showed his 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible. Additionally, he had a close group of friends that he met for coffee daily to visit about politics and issues of the day. Many remember Mr. Peterson as the garbage man for Newport and Priest River for more than 20 years. Following that he worked for Bonner County driving truck through 1987. He was active in the community, including serving as Oldtown mayor for more than 30 years. He also served on the water board, school board and election board. Mr. Peterson is survived by a large and loving family including his wife of 67 years Arleigh; son Phillip and Rita; and daughter Gale and Don as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Lois and his son Michael. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Christ in Newport.

Renee J. (Dubois) Schmidt Sacheen Lake

Renee J. (Dubois) Schmidt passed away Dec. 30 at the age of 77. She was born in Spokane March 10, 1935, to Joseph and Annie Dubois and graduSchmidt ated from Marycliff High School. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ron. Ron and Renee raised their children in Spokane but made their home at Sacheen Lake for the past 34 years. Mrs. Schmidt worked at The Crescent department store until shortly after she and Ron started their family. She remained a homemaker, staying home raising her children and spending time with her grandchildren. She found time to volunteer teaching religious education at St. Francis Assisi Church and supporting Ron on the many councils and committees for which he volunteered. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and wood crafting. Mrs. Schmidt is survived by her

five children: Suzie (and John) Gruss, Katherine (and Don) Kiehl, Joseph (and Terre) Schmidt, Michelle (and Dan) Welch, and Andy Schmidt. Grandma ‘Ne leaves behind her six grandchildren: Jennifer and Katie Welch, Karen Kiehl, Conrad, Madison and Gabriella Schmidt. She was one of 17 children. Her brothers Charlie and Harvey Dubois and sister Donna Hollister survive her. The Schmidt kids thanked the staff at Avalon Care Center who cared for their mother over the past two years. A vigil service was held Friday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Hennessey Smith Funeral Home, 2203 N. Division in Spokane. A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, Jan. 19 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Presentation, Deer Park and interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or the Poor Clare Sisters of Spokane. Visit Mrs. Schmidt’s online memorial at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.

Josephine “Jo” H. Mullaley Priest River

Josephine “Jo” H. Mullaley passed away Jan. 15 surrounded by loved ones. She was 77. She was born April 14, 1935, in Harlington, Mont, the daughter of George and Nellie Schaefer. She attended Sandpoint and Priest River schools. During her life, she waited tables and was a cashier at various business. She loved being around people and interacting with everyone. She was most recently employed at Albeni Drug Store, Curves and retired from Selkirk Supply. She married Alva “Rip” Mullaley in 1956 and they made their home in Priest River. They raised five children, including a niece. Mrs. Mullaley was very involved in the community and the lives of her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Her faith was also very important to her. Grandma Jo’s house was well known for its fudge, cookies and hugs. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Pete VanDerPas, sisters Lillian Green and Betty Brown and brother John Schaefer. She is survived by her husband Alva “Rip” Mullaley, son John (and Starr) Mullaley, daughter Kim (and Mike) Chilcote, son William (and Patty) Mullaley, son Thomas (and Chancy) Mullaley, daughter/niece Daranee (and Timothy) Mullaley Humrich; grandchildren Josephine (and Sonny) Summers, Nehemiah Chilcote, Steven Mullaley, Tiffiny Mullaley, John Humrich, Jacob Humrich and KayAnn Mullaley; and great-grandchildren Sarah Summers, Nathan Summers, and numerous niece and nephews. She is also survived by her sisters Mary (and David) Wiese, Leola Howe, Phillis Bray, Sharon Giese, Elsie Henderson, and brother Eddie VanDerPas. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 731231718. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

Kylee Jay Bowman

Aili G. Hixson was born Dec. 18 at 11:16 a.m. to Angie Hixson and Brett DeNune of Newport. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20-1/4 inches in length, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Kraus. She joins brothers Caiden and Jacob. Maternal grandparents are David and Kim Hixson. Paternal grandparents are Kent and Michelle Dement.

Kylee Jay Bowman was born Dec. 27 at 7:59 a.m. to Lindsye Bournoville and William Bowman of Newport. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20 ½ inches long, delivered at Newport Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Bruce and Donna Bournoville, and paternal grandparents are Loren Bowman and Michelle Treetop.

Kiara Umbarger was born Dec. 19 at 9:55 a.m. to Britny and Robert Umbarger Jr. of Newport. She weighed 5 pounds, 7.5 ounces and measured 18-1/2 inches in length, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Ragsdale. She joins sister Patience and brother Brawk. Maternal grandparents are Joe Rocha and Yolanda Bowland and paternal grandparents are Robert and Lori Umbarger.

Christian J. D. Lumpkin Christian J. D. Lumpkin was born Jan. 1 at 2:21 a.m. to Sarah Savage and Remington Lumpkin of Newport. He weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20 ½ inches long, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Kersting. He joins brothers Nathaniel, Dakotta, Lance, Dominic and Remington Lumpkin Jr. Maternal grandparents are Dan and Jamie Wehlast, and paternal grandmother is Latina Teal.

Thursday, Jan. 17 ARREST – S. Garden Ave., juvenile arrested on a warrant. ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 20, report that car almost hit another car head on, no plate. THREATENING – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, threatening investigation. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Overlook Drive, report of suspicious vehicle at end of driveway with several kids in it. JUVENILE PROBLEM – S. Garden Ave., Newport, respondent in lobby with kids reported as runaways. ARREST – W. Kelly Drive, Melissa K. Fox, 33, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.

PEND OREILLE COUNTY

Tuesday, Jan. 15 ARREST – LeClerc Rd. N., Elizabeth Ford-Campbell, 29, of Cusick was arrested for tribal charges and on a warrant. ARREST – LeClerc Rd. S., Deanna C Andrew, 38, of Usk was arrested on a local warrant. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – N. Warren Ave., Newport, report that caregiver has not returned to residence for over a month after a verbal altercation with complainant. ACCIDENT – Hwy. 20, report of one vehicle slide off, non-blocking. ARREST – S. Garden Ave., Newport, Ginger L Bullock, 50, of Newport was arrested on a local warrant. THEFT – W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report of seven to eight garbage cans stolen.

Friday, Jan. 18 HARASSMENT – W. Kelly Drive, report that subject from earlier domestic violence incident was back at residence causing disturbance. ACCIDENT – Hwy. 20, report of truck in ditch. INTOXICATION – Four Mile Lane, report that subject is intoxicated and stuck in driveway. ARREST – Four Mile Lane, John Charles Cantlon, 50, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – Dodge Mountain Rd., report that subject intoxicated in vehicle as passenger. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Spokane Ave., report of two persons walking through yard and talking very loud and disturbing residents. SEX OFFENSE – Gregg’s Rd., possible sex offense reported. SEX OFFENSE – Chrisann Lane, report of CPS referral for sex offense.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Trask Rd. TRAFFIC HAZARD – Larsen Blvd., report of vehicle blocking plows. ERRATIC DRIVER – Blackwell St., report of vehicle with unlicensed driver and children standing in the seat.

D I ST R I C T

The following cases were resolved in Pend Oreille County District Court by Judge Philip Van de Veer.

Dec. 19 Chad Frost, 43, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (76 suspended) and 12 months probation for criminal trespass; $43 total fees. David Grantski, 58, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (363 suspended) 60 months probation and fined $1,000 for driving under the influence with a BAC greater than .15 and having an open alcoholic container; $2,924 total fees and fine. Cole Healy, 29, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (331 suspended) and 24 months probation for violation of a no contact order domestic violence; $293 total fees. A charge of possession of a legend drug without a prescription was dismissed.

P O LI C E

FOUND PROPERTY – S. Garden Ave., Newport FIRE SMOKE ONLY – Hwy. 211, report of very thick smoke on highway, smells like rubber or wire. RECOVERED VEHICLE – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of recovered stolen vehicle. PHONE OFFENSE – Main St., respondent reports receiving repeated text messages from female. ARREST – Ricky Allan Miller, 48, of Elk was remanded from court.

Monday, Jan. 14 ACCIDENT – S. Calispell Ave., report of one vehicle slide off. ACCIDENT – Rumsey Rd., Newport, report that gray Toyota Tundra is in the ditch and no one is hurt. ARREST – Dury Lane, Ione, Austin M. Knapp, 25, of Ione was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

B I R T H S

Aili G. Hixson

Kiara Umbarger

Editor’s note: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights. Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online.

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CO U R T

Natasha Moorhead, 22, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended), 12 months probation and fined $250 for third degree driving while license suspended; $529 total fees and fines. Linda Snyder, 40, was sentenced to four days in jail for criminal trespass; $43 fee. A disorderly conduct charge was dismissed. Robert Tinney, 22, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended) and 24 months probation for third degree driving while license suspended; $293 total fees. A charge of possession of less than 40 grams of marijuana was dismissed. Shelby Vickrey, 31, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended) and 12 months probation for third degree driving while license suspended; $193 total fees.

Jaren Michael MacDonald-

Jaren Michael MacDonald was born Jan. 3 at 1:54 a.m. to Shawna and Jason MacDonald of Priest River. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 21 inches long, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Kraus and PA Glothlen. He joins brother Landon. Grandparents are Bob and Tracy Cox and Kris and Marilee MacDonald.

Macy Lynn Instasi Macy Lynn Instasi was born Jan. 7 at 1:58 p.m. to Destiny Instasi and Ryan Rednour of Newport. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 21 inches long, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Lewis. Maternal grandparents are Ken and Rhonda Mason.

Eli Benjamin Dahlin Eli Benjamin Dahlin was born Jan. 7 at 6:41 p.m. to Brianna and Benjamin Dahlin of Newport. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces

and measured 21 ½ inches long, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Ragsdale. He joins sister Alyssa Dahlin. Grandparents are Gary and Brenda LeVasseur and Robert and Kristi Dahlin.

Kodah Michael Hawes Kodah Michael Hawes was born Jan. 9 at 5:17 p.m. to Bethany Hawes and Adrian Sherman of Newport. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 ½ inches long, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Lewis. He joins sisters Alaina, Zoey and Taylor. Grandparents are Jenny Hawes and Katrina Sherman.

R E P O R T S

POSSIBLE DUI – W. 7th St., report that subject was intoxicated and drove to Oldtown. ARREST – Kayla Renee Pearcy, 30, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence. TRAFFIC HAZARD – Coyote Trail Rd., report of white male in middle of roadway with arms out. THREATENING – LeClerc Rd. N. TRESPASSING – N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of subject trespassing at post office.

River ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, Oldtown RECKLESS DRIVING – Hwy. 41, Blanchard Tuesday, Jan. 15 UNATTENDED DEATH – Naccarato Drive, Priest River SEX OFFENSE – Poirier Rd., Blanchard ARREST – Freeman Lake Rd., Oldtown, Renae Akers, 42, of Oldtown was arrested for two felony warrants. ARREST – Freeman Lake Rd., Oldtown, Christopher Mickelson, 39, of Priest River, was arrested for driving without privileges.

Saturday, Jan. 19 DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED – Kings Lake Rd. PROPERTY DAMAGE – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of vehicle with damage at parking garage. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Veit Rd. ERRATIC DRIVER – W. Kelly Drive, report of two pickups driving erratically. ACCIDENT – Veit Rd., report of one vehicle slide off, no injury. STRUCTURE FIRE – Hwy. 20, report of wood shed completely engulfed. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – S. Spokane Ave. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Coyote Trail Rd., respondent reports hearing a very loud explosion in area. AGENCY ASSIST – Tweedie Rd., attempt to locate stolen vehicle out of Kootenai County. ARREST – Micky Aleen Roedel, 26, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 RECKLESS DRIVING – N. Idaho Ave., Oldtown RECKLESS DRIVING – Hwy. 2, Priest River, report of a westbound reckless driver. Thursday, Jan. 17 DRIVING WITHOUT PRIVILEGES – Hwy. 41, Oldtown, an Athol woman was cited and released for driving without privileges and failing to provide proof of insurance. VANDALISM – Glidden Ave., Priest River DRIVING WITHOUT PRIVILEGES – Hwy. 2, Priest River, a Priest River woman was cited and released for driving without privileges. Friday, Jan. 18 ARREST – Skyhawk Drive, Spirit Lake, Casey Miller, 28, was arrested for domestic battery. ARREST – Hwy. 2, Oldtown, a juvenile male was arrested in the Oldtown area for a drug offense. ARREST – Old Priest River Rd., Priest River, Jewel Shapland, 20, of Blanchard was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine. SEX OFFENSE – Blanchard

Sunday, Jan. 20 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. 8th Ave., Ione ACCIDENT – Spring Valley Rd., report of one vehicle rolled over, two females inside. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – S. Scott Ave., Newport, report that daughter’s ex-husband is causing a disturbance. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – W. 5th St., report of vandalism of property and theft of two security cameras. JUVENILE PROBLEM – Devils Drive, Cusick, report of two females making threats through text messages. ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, Newport, report of a silver Jeep Cherokee swerving all over the road. ACCIDENT – Spring Valley Rd., report of one vehicle rollover no injuries.

Saturday, Jan. 19 TRESPASSING – S. 2nd St., Priest River ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, Priest River ARREST – Holly Glenn W., Priest River, Chad Patterson, 34 of Priest River was arrested for an outstanding warrant. SEX OFFENSE – Blanchard Sunday, Jan. 20 ALCOHOL OFFENSE – Hwy. 2, Oldtown, reported case for a liquor license violation. TRAFFIC HAZARD – Clagstone Rd., Spirit Lake, report of trespass. INTOXICATED PERSON – Hwy. 57, Priest River

WEST BONNER COUNTY Monday, Jan. 14 VANDALISM – Hwy. 57, Priest

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 Public Hospital District No. 1 Board: 4 p.m. - Sandifur Meeting Room, Newport Hospital Pend Oreille County Library District Board: 5 p.m. - PUD Conference Room, Newport Priest River Airport Board: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River City Hall MONDAY, JANUARY 28 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille

County Courthouse Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 Board: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione Newport Planning Commission: 5 p.m. - Newport City Hall Newport School Board: 5 p.m. - District Office TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: Noon - Box Canyon Dam, Ione

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WELDERS, FITTERS WANTED (509) 292-5179 or fax resume to (509) 292-5069. Attention Dan. O’Neill Steel Fabrication, Elk, Washington. (48-4p) Every day is Sale Day in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. Read them every day.

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Pend Oreille County Public Utility District #1 is currently seeking a qualified Electrical Project Engineer to provide oversight and support of various planned and ongoing construction projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in project planning, management, and engineering design and implementation with emphasis on electrical systems. Candidates must show demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with District staff and contractors. This position requires the ability to apply current regulations and RUS practices to power production and delivery systems, read and critically review construction drawings and specifications, and communicate and coordinate effectively with various construction and maintenance groups. A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent discipline is required along with 10 years of experience; five years project engineering experience at an electric utility or similar environment is desired. An employment application is available at www.popud.org. Please mail, fax or email the application, along with a resume and cover letter, to PO Box 190, Newport, WA 99156, Fax (509) 447-9091, Attn: Human Resources. Email: pboxleitner@popud.org. Salary DOQ, excellent benefits package. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HELP WANTED

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER (JAILER) Union. $2536.35/ month plus premium pay of 10% for the graveyard shift and 5% for swing shift. Application deadline: February 8, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Examinations held February 13, 2013. Purpose: Establishment of an eligibility list for the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Department. Civil Service application required. $15.00 processing fee. Application and job announcement available: www.pendoreilleco.org or Civil Service, 625 West 4th, Post Office Box 5060, Newport, Washington 99156. Phone (509) 447-2712. (51-3)

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LIBRARY ASSISTANT WANTED At Priest Lake Public Library. Approximately 15 hours/ week. Starting wage $8.00-$10.00/ hour, depending on experience. Visit our website at www. priestlake.lili.org to download job description/ qualifications and application, or stop by the library at 28769 Highway 57, Priest Lake Idaho. Call (208) 443-2454 for more information. (51) Miner want ads work.

Bus Drivers needed for the current year! • No Experience Necessary • Equal Opportunity Employer (509) 447-0505 Or Stop By 1624 W. 7th • Newport

DISPATCHER/ E-911 OPERATOR ENTRY AND LATERAL Salary range: $2514.72 to $2718.70/ month plus premium pay of 10% for the graveyard shift and 5% for swing shift. Application deadline: February 8, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Examinations held February 14, 2013. Purpose: Establishment of an eligibility list for the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Department. 3 vacancies. Civil Service application required. $15.00 processing fee. Application and job announcement available: www.pendoreilleco.org or Civil Service, 625 West 4th, Newport, Washington 99156. Phone: (509) 4472712. (51-3)

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METALINE FALLS WASHINGTON Very nice, large 1 bedroom apartment, Jacuzzi tub, Post Office building. Water, sewer, garbage and internet included. $465/ month plus deposit. (208) 610-9220. (51-3) NEWPORT 3 bedroom, 2 bath, new carpet, fenced yard, centrally located. Rent $750 plus deposit and application fee, no HUD. (509) 671-0458. (51-3p) Get fast relief for an upset budget with The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. They work for others; they’ll work for you! Call (509) 447-2433.

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

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

COUNSELING Molly Phillips, LICSW, CMHS, GMHS

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

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

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

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

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HEALTH CLINICS Kaniksu Health Services Priest River Medical Clinic

Family Practice, Minor Emergencies Behavioral Health Mon. & Wed., 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tue. & Thu., 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (208) 448-2321

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

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

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

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

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PHYSICAL THERAPY Priest River Rehab Services

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

Core Physical Therapy

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

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THE ANIMAL DOCTOR Dan Herrin D.V.M. (208) 437-2800

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Cell 509-710-8939

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• Natural & Organic Foods • Herbs, Vitamins & Supplements • Organic Juices & Smoothies

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Your right to know and be informed of the functions of your government are embodied in public notices. In that self-government charges all citizens to be informed, this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public records and public meetings. 201304 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7886.23531 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. PNC Bank, N.A. sbm to National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank Grantee: Jeff L. Holden, presumptively subject to the community interest of his spouse, if married Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 20070292775 Tax Parcel ID No.: 3419, 3417 Abbreviated Legal: Ptn L9 All L10 B3 of Sacheen Terrace Subdivision Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free:

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant womenandpeoplesecuring custody of children under 18. The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising or real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

1-877-894-HOME (1-877894-4663). Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_ foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=s earch&searchstate=WA&f ilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear. I. On February 1, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Pend Oreille, State of Washington: The South half of Lot 9 and all of Lot 10 in Block 3 of Sacheen Terrace Subdivision, Plat Book 2, Page 75, records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, Washington. A portion of Government Lot 6, in Section 25, Township 31 North, Range 43 East of the Willamette Meridian, Pend Oreille County, Washington, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 10, Block 3, Sacheen Terrace; Thence West 135 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 10; Thence South 60 feet to the North line of Terrace Drive; Thence Southeasterly along the North line of Terrace Drive to the East line of Government Lot 6; Thence North along said East line to the Point of Beginning Carried on the County Assessors Tax Rolls as Tax 23. Commonly known as: 142 Fir Lane Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 05/30/07, recorded on 06/05/07, under Auditor’s File No. 2007-0292775, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Jeff L. Holden a married man as his sole and separate property, as Grantor, to Pend Oreille Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank, as Beneficiary. *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

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alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 9/24/2012 Monthly Payments $53,899.02 Late Charges $2,162.16 Lender’s Fees & Costs $442.60 Total Arrearage $56,503.78 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $472.50 Title Report $0.00 Statutory Mailings $35.00 Recording Costs $0.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $577.50 Total Amount Due: $57,081.28 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $280,747.03, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 06/01/10, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on February 1, 2013. 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 01/21/13 (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 01/21/13 (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 01/21/13 (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 Jeff L. Holden 142 Fir Lane Newport, WA 99156 Johnna L. Holden 142 Fir Lane Newport, WA 99156 Jeff L. Holden 142 North Fir Lane Newport, WA 99156 Johnna L. Holden 142 North Fir Lane Newport, WA 99156 Jeff L. Holden c/o John P. Gleesing, Attorney at law 12929 E. Sprague Avenue Spokane, WA 99216 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jeff L. Holden 142 Fir Lane Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jeff L. Holden 142 North Fir Lane Newport, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 08/21/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 08/21/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicu-

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ous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www. USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 9/24/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Kathy Taggart (425) 5861900. (TS# 7886.23531) 1002.205625-File No. Published in The Newport Miner January 2 and 23, 2013. (48, 51)

_________________ 201314 NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. 13-4-00008 9 Probate Notice to Creditors RCW 11.40.030 Superior Court of Washington for Snohomish County In Re the Estate of Jack Roy Dalton 3rd, Deceased. The personal representative named below has 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 as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); 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 non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: January 9, 2013 Marilynn Dalton Schlosser Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Julian Denes 1616 Hewitt

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_________________ 201315 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE No. 10-2-15445-6 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION [RCW 4.28.110] RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., BANK OF AMERICA, NA., successor by merger to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F K A C O U N T RY W I D E HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, and FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiffs, v. JOHN LANHAM and HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLES LANHAM, Defendants. The State of Washington to the said defendant HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLES LANHAM: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 16th day of January, 2013, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of plaintiffs Recontrust Company, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, and Federal National Mortgage Association and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiffs at her office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. A lawsuit has been started against you in the Superior Court of Pend Oreille County by plaintiffs Recontrust Company, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, and Federal National Mortgage Association for declaratory relief and to quiet title in Plaintiff’s favor in the property commonly known as 4961 North Shore Diamond Lake Road, Newport, Washington 99156. DATED this 16th day of January, 2013. ROUTH CRABTREE OLSEN, P.S. Kathleen Allen, WSBA No. 19655 Attorney for Plaintiffs Published in The Newport Miner January 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13 and 20, 2013. (50-6)

_________________ 201316 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS CDBG Contract #: 1265400-030 Date: January 7, 2013 Name of Responsible Entity: CITY OF NEWPORT Telephone #: 509-447-5611 Street, City, Zip Code: 200 S. WASHINGTON, NEWPORT, WA 99156 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS On or about January 24, 2013 the above-named Responsible Entity (RE) will request the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) to release federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) for the following project: Project Title or Name: C I T Y O F N E W P O RT, SPRUCE STREET, WATER,

SEWER, STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT Purpose and Nature of the Project: The project consists of reconstruction of the street, subgrade and utilities along Spruce Street beginning at Cass Ave. and proceeding to the alley prior to Washington street. Street improvements will include subgrade reconstruction, curb and gutter and new surfacing. Sidewalks will be installed on the south side of Spruce street between Cass and Warren Ave. Sidewalks will be installed on both sides of the street between Warren Ave. and the alley prior to Washington Ave. Location (address, city, county, identifying information) of the Project: The project is located within the City of Newport, Pend Oreille County, Washington. The project begins at Cass/Spruce Street and extends easterly along Spruce street until the alley prior to Washington Ave. Estimated Cost of the Project: $ 750,000.00 The activities comprise a project for which a Finding of No Significant Impact on the environment was published on November 25 and December 2, 2009. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the RE designated office responsible for receiving and responding to comments. All comments received by January 23, 2013 will be considered by the City of Newport prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD An Environmental Review Record (ERR) for this project has been developed by the above-named RE. The ERR documents the environmental review for this project and contains all of the required project information. The ERR is on file at 200 S. Washington, Newport WA, 99156 and is available for examination and copying weekdays between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. RELEASE OF GRANT FUNDS The City of Newport certifies to Commerce that Ray King in his capacity as City Administrator consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. Commerce’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Newport, Pend Oreille County to use State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. OBJECTION TO RELEASE OF FUNDS Commerce will accept objections to its release of funds and the RE’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Newport; b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the RE has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by Commerce; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the

required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Contracts Administration Unit, Managing Director, Department of Commerce, 1011 Plum Street SE, PO Box 42525, Olympia, Washington 98504-2525. Potential objectors should contact the Contracts Administration Unit at (360) 735-4100 to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Name of RE Certifying Officer: /s/ Ray King Title: Ray King, City Administrator Published in The Newport Miner January 16 and 23, 2013. (50-2)

________________ 201323 PUBLIC NOTICE Pend Oreille County Commissioners set a Public Hearing for 2012 Budget Supplemental Appropriations and 2013 Budget Amendments for 9:00a.m. February 5, 2013 in their Meeting Room, 625 W. 4th, Newport, WA, for the purpose of adjusting certain 2012 County budgets and making amendments to the 2013 Budget. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, call 509-447-4119 at least 48 hours prior to meeting. Published in The Newport Miner January 23 and 30, 2013. (51-2)

_________________ 201324 CALL FOR BIDS PORT OF PEND OREILLE DIESEL FUEL Sealed bids will be received by the Port of Pend Oreille until 2:00 p.m., February 11, 2013 and then read on February 14th at approximately 9:00 a.m. for furnishing off-road diesel fuel to the Port for the period of March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. Fuel shall be delivered to the locomotive units and other storage tanks for the Pend Oreille Valley Railroad and shall be on a keep filled basis. Fueling locations shall consist of Usk, WA. and Priest River, Idaho or other locations that may be from time-to-time arranged to satisfy delivery requirements. Deliveries are to be metered into the tanks at the time of delivery by the supplier with notation as to the locomotive or tank delivery number and/or location. Port reserves the right to draw random samples for testing of any delivery. Failure to provide samples or a failed test may result in immediate termination of Contract. Port reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in the bids. Bid Proposal document may be obtained by contacting Kelly Driver, Manager at the Port office or by email at kellyd@ povarr.com. Sealed bids must be submitted in duplicate with “Fuel Bid” clearly marked on the left side of the envelope. Bids may be mailed or hand delivered to: Port of Pend Oreille, 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180

443001-57-9034 & 44300157-9035. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than Feb. 07, 2013 after which a final administrative decision will be made. Dated: January 18, 2013 Published in The Newport Miner January 23, 2013. (51)

_________________ 201326 COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND ACTION Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on Jan. 17, 2013, receive a complete Conditional Use Permit Application, and SEPA Environmental Checklist from Kevin M. Handlen, and did on Jan. 18, 2013 issue a Determination of Completeness for “KC’s Grab & Go & RV Storage”. (FILE NO. CUP13-001), Location: Within Sect. 10, T32N, R44E WM, (Corner of Lenora Dr. & LeClerc Rd S.. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 30, 2012, and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Community Development Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than Feb. 07, 2013. The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will be hearing this Conditional Use Permit Application on March 12, 2013 at 6:00pm in the Cusick Community Center, 111 S. First Ave., Cusick, WA Required Permits: Conditional Use Permit (Pend Oreille County), Commercial Building Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County) Dated: Jan. 18, 2013 Published in The Newport Miner January 23 and 30, 2013. (51-2)

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201325 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on Dec. 16, 2013, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted by Terry Eddy Morgan to adjust the boundaries between 4 existing lots; Within Sec. 1, T30N, R44E, WM. (Parcel #’s 44300157-9031, 443001-57-9032,

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