Who's In Charge 2019 by The Newport Miner

2019 Guide to Government

Who’s In Charge

January 2019

Pend Oreille and West Bonner Counties

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Pend Oreille County County Offices Website: pendoreilleco.org Pend Oreille County offices are located at the following locations, all in Newport: • County Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth St.: Assessor, Auditor, Commissioners, Human Resources, Public Works, Community Development, Treasurer Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday • Courthouse Annex, 418 S. Scott Ave.:

Community Development • Sheriff’s Office, 331 S. Garden Ave.: Sheriff’s Offices, County Jail and 911 Dispatching • McNally Hall of Justice, 229 S. Garden Ave.: Superior Court, Clerk’s Office, District Courtrooms and Office, County Prosecutors and Juvenile Department Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MondayFriday • Counseling Services, 105 S. Garden Ave.: Mental Health, Chemical Dependency Services and Prevention • Information Technology and Emergency Management, 101 S. Garden Ave • WSU Extension and Weed Board, 227 Garden Ave.

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Commissioners 509-447-4119

District 1: Karen Skoog, Chair (2020) District 2: Mike Manus, Vice-Chair (2022) District 3: Steve Kiss, Member (2020) Four-year terms Annual salary: $56,103.12 Duties: Serve as chief legislative and executive body in county. The board approves tax levies, adopts a balanced budget, and operates budgets under the direction of appointed department heads. The board oversees public roads and works, the counseling department, the planning of unincorporated areas, and other services which are not clearly the responsibility of another elected official. The board appoints citizens to commissions and boards, and each member represents the county locally, regionally and statewide on various boards such as public health and economic development. The board meets every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Commissioners’ Meeting Room, main floor of the courthouse located at 625 W. 4th Street in Newport. Meetings are open to the public. The Open Public Meetings Act does not require that citizens be allowed to participate and speak during regular meetings, however the

Commissioners have set aside time at 4 p.m. each Monday for citizen discussion and comment. Clerk of the Board: Crystal Zieske Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Mail: P.O. Box 5025, Newport, WA 99156

Human Resources 509-447-6499 Plans, organizes and manages County Human Resources programs P.O. Box 5025, Newport WA 99156 Human Resources Manager: Terra Sirevog

Auditor 509-447-6474 Fax: 509-447-2475 Marianne Nichols (2022) Four-year term Annual salary: $62,492.24 Maintains county’s central computerized accounting system, issuance of disbursements and responsible Nichols for financial accounting and reporting for expenditures, grants, budgets, and monthly and annual reports; administer federal, state, county, municipal and special purpose elections; issuance of licenses for vehicles and vessels, titles, registrations, license plates and renewal tabs; maintain historic records in perpetuity, including real property and marriage licenses; public records officer P.O. Box 5015, Newport, WA 99156

Assessor 509-447-4312 Fax: 509-447-6450 James McCroskey (2022) Four-year term Annual salary: $57,492.24 Determines the market value of all private real and personal property within the county; constructs a property tax roll and establishes levy rates based on the taxing districts budgets according to state law; keeps records of ownership/tax payers and legal descriptions McCroskey of all private property; keeps maps of ownership including approximate property boundaries; administers senior/disabled citizen property tax exemption; and administers current use assessment programs. P.O. Box 5010, Newport, WA 99156

Treasurer 509-447-3612 Fax: 509-447-0318 Nicole Dice (2022) Four-year term Annual salary: $57,492.24 Collects real and personal property taxes, including performing foreclosures on real property and distraints of personal property, special assessments, excise tax, and Dice miscellaneous receipts from other county districts and departments and collection of delinquent accounts; accounting

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P.O. Box 5040, Newport, WA 99156 • Solid Waste Division, 509-4474513 Responsible for solid waste planning and disposal in the north county, Usk and south county transfer stations; recycling programs, household hazardous waste and moderate risk waste planning and disposal. P.O. Box 5041, Newport WA 99156 • Buildings and Grounds, 509-4474513 Responsible for physical plant and grounds keeping operations at six county buildings. P.O. Box 5068, Newport, WA 99156

• Planning Commission Norris Boyd, Dan Mueller, Dennis Osweiler, Paul Edgren, Judy Ashton, Wayne Antcliff and Bill Kemp. Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cusick Community Center for business • Park board members: Jeanetta Taylor, Dave Gruver, Mark Bender, Donald Comins, Greg Jakeman and MaryBeth Murphy. Meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. in the Extension Office meeting room.

Public Works Department

Board of Equalization

Emergencies 911 Dispatch, non-emergencies, 509-447-3151

509-447-4513 Fax: 509-447-5890 Located in the lower level of the County Courthouse. P.O. Box 5065, Newport WA 99156 Director of Public Works: Craig Jackson County Engineer/Assistant Director: Don Ramsey Risk Manager/Office Manager: Teresa Brooks Solid Waste Coordinator: Amanda Griesemer Fleet Accountant: Teresa Deal Jackson Receptionist: Annie Suchocki • Road Division, 509-447-4513 Responsible for all county road work and projects performed by three county road maintenance districts and construction work; administers county road and equipment funds; designs road Ramsey projects and issues calls for bids. Also responsible for road survey design and contract administration of county road construction projects. 2

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509-447-2712 Fax: 509-447-0595 Reviews appeals to assessor’s property assessments. Applications available at Board of Equalization Office, Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth, Newport WA 99156, and online at county website, www.pendoreilleco. org under “Your Government.” P.O. Box 5018, Newport WA 99156 Board: Margie Fedderly, Richard Miller, Bob Sanborn, John Wilson- alternative Clerk: Crystal Zieske

Community Development Department 509-447-4821 Responsible for county land use, growth management planning and the county park system. Also responsible for the review and approval of various development and construction permits, such as building permits, shoreline development permits, subdivision and mobile home park and recreational vehicle park approvals.

Sheriff

Civil Deputy, 509-447-1907 Sheriff’s Administration, 509-4471909 Corrections (Jail), 509-447-1918 Sheriff Glenn Blakeslee, 509-4471901 Four-year term Annual salary: $87,721.68 The sheriff is the chief executive officer and conservator of the peace of the county. Blakeslee Sheriff’s office mail: P.O. Box 5075, Newport, WA 99156 Jail mail: P.O. Box 5079, Newport, WA 99156 Office: 331 South Garden Ave., Newport, WA 99156 E-mail: sheriff@pendoreille.org

Civil Service Commission 509-447-6480 P.O. Box 5060, Newport, WA 99156 Jim Brewster, Heather Green, Deborah Borches

Chief Examiner/Clerk: Christine Rahoun

Emergency Management 509-447-3731 Through increased readiness, mitigation and contingency plans, the Pend Oreille County Department of Emergency Management empowers constituents to prepare for, respond to, and recover from major emergencies and disasters. 101 S. Garden Ave., P.O. Box 5035, Newport, WA 99156 Deputy director: JoAnn Boggs

Prosecuting Attorney / Coroner 509-447-4414 Fax: 509-447-0235 Dolly Hunt (2022) Four-year term Annual salary: $124,082 Serves as legal adviser to county officials, represents the county in civil cases, prosecutes Hunt criminal matters, and acts as ex-officio coroner, investigating questionable cases of death to assure that the medical certification and cause of death is properly completed. 229 S. Garden Ave., P.O. Box 5070, Newport, WA 99156

Juvenile Office 509-447-4021 Fax: 509-447-4323 Located in Hall of Justice. Handles court, diversion and probation cases of persons under age 18 who are in trouble with the law; facilitates tru2019

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Public Defenders

Carson Van Valkanburg, 10 N. Post St, Ste 650, Spokane, WA 99201, 971236-6053 F. Dana Kelley, 322 S. Washington, Newport, WA 99156, 509-447-6650 Brett Billingsley, 609 E. 40th, Spokane, WA 99203, 509-449-6596 Under direction of the courts, the public defenders are appointed by the court to represent indigent persons charged with crimes. Public defender services normally do not extend to non-criminal matters. The public

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defenders are private attorneys who serve the county under contract; additional attorneys are appointed to specific cases as needed.

Superior Court

P.O. Box 5020, Newport WA 99156 Judges: Jessica T. Reeves 509-684-7520 Patrick Monasmith 509-684-7520 Four-year terms. Annual salary: $169,187 Superior Court is the court of record for all probate, civil, felony criminal Reeves Monasmith and juvenile

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cases. Pend Oreille, Ferry and Stevens counties have two Superior Court judges. Court is normally in session in Pend Oreille County on Thursdays. Court Administrator: Evelyn Bell 509-684-7520

Clerk / Clerk of Superior Court 509-447-2435 Fax: 509-447-2734 Tammie A. Ownbey (2018) Four-year term Annual salary: $57,492.24 Located in Hall of Justice; hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Maintains Superior Court records, including probate, civil and criminal; records mental illness proceedings,

adoption and guardianship proceedings and juvenile court proceedings; collects statutory fees and criminal legal financial obligations, receives and disburses money on judgments; processes passport applications; provides information on Ownbey domestic violence and anti-harassment protection orders and files same. P.O. Box 5020, Newport, WA 99156

District Court 509-447-4110 Fax: 509-447-5724 Judge Robin R. McCroskey Four-year term Annual salary: $164,313 Salary is for both full time district

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2019 GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT IN PEND OREILLE AND WEST BONNER COUNTIES court judge and superior court commissioner. Presides over criminal traffic cases, traffic infractions, criminal and gross misdemeanor cases and civil cases under $100,000; small claims cases under $5,000. Office is located at west McCroskey end of McNally Hall of Justice; hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, no payments on tickets after 4:15 p.m. P.O. Box 5030, Newport, WA 99156 Clerk / Court administrator: Rachel Johnson Probation Officer: Scott Cornwell Probation / Compliance office, 509447-3889 Fax: 509-447-0755 Verifies compliance by defendants,

referred by District Court P.O. Box 5030, Newport, WA 99156

Counseling Services Toll-free 800-404-5151 509-447-5651 Fax: 509-447-2671 TTY: 877-873-4322 P.O. Box 5055, Newport, WA 99156 Located 105 South Garden Ave., Newport, hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Services for Pend Oreille County in mental health, prevention, Payne substance abuse disorders and developmental disabilities. GET YOUR FLU, PNEUMONIA & SHINGLES IMMUNIZATIONS

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Mental health crisis services available 24/7, after business hours and on weekends call 1-877-266-1818. Director: Annabelle Payne

Northeast Tri-County Health District 509-447-3131 Fax: 509-447-5644 605 Highway 20, Newport, WA 99156 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed for lunch noon to 12:30 p.m.), Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Provides community health and environmental public health services, including WIC, immunizations, food worker cards, food service permitting, and wastewater permitting Health Officer: Sam Artzis, MD Administrator: Matt Schanz Community Health Director: Judy Hutton Environmental Health Director: Alyssa Spradley

Fair Board 509-445-1367 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 29, Cusick, WA 99119 Physical Address: 413951 Highway 20, Cusick, WA 99119 The board manages the county fair, which will be held in Cusick Aug. 15th-18th, 2019. The theme is “Barn In The USA”. The colors are red, white and blue. The board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds. If the first Tuesday falls on a holiday, the board will meet the following Tuesday. No monthly meeting in January. Board officers: Chairman Garth Hanson 509-954-8817, Vice Chairman Ryan Tellessen 509-951-1227, Treasurer- , Secretary Joyce Mont-

gomery 509-939-3751 Board Members: Anna Armstrong, Barb Cordes, Kay Driver, Alicia Elsasser, Lori Hanson, Bess Hardie, Sarah McDaniel, Glenn Miller Fair Manager: Ryan Tellessen, 509951-1227 Groundskeeper: Rocky McDaniel, 509-993-4924 Seasonal Boat/RV Storage: Pick up day April 13, 2019. Intake day Oct. 5, 2019. Email: pocfair@gmail.com Website: pocfair.com Facebook: Pend Oreille County Fair & Rodeo

WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension 509-447-2401 Fax: 509-447-6912 227 S. Garden Ave., Newport, WA 99156 A second office located at the Kalispel Career Training Center north of Cusick houses the Kalispel Tribal Extension program. Extension helps people develop leadership skills and use research-based knowledge to improve their economic status and quality of life. Extension offers information through consultation, publications, clinics and workshops on agriculture, forestry, horticulture and family living topics, community development strategies, the Master Gardener program and 4-H club and youth programming and SNAP-Education in all elementary schools in Pend Oreille County. P.O. Box 5045, Newport, WA 99156 Email: Beverly.sarles@wsu.edu Website: https://extension.wsu.edu/ pendoreille/ Kalispel Tribal Extension Program Contact: Mike Jensen Email: mike.jensen@wsu.edu Phone: 509-447-2401

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Noxious Weed Control Board 509-447-2402

Fax: 509-447-6477 noxweedinfo@pendoreille.org 227-B S. Garden Ave., P.O. Box 5085, Newport, WA 99156 Office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Charged with ensuring the control of noxious weeds in the county. Board: District 1 Warren Koontz, District 2 Wes Bailey, District 3 David Hoisington, District 4 Vacant, District 5 Brad Berg The board meets every even month on the second Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the weed board office. Weed Coordinator: Sharon Sorby Email: ssorby@pendoreille.org

Cities & Towns City of Newport 509-447-5611 Fax: 509-550-7552 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, WA 99156 Website: www.newport-wa.org Email: cityofnewport@ newport-wa.org City hall is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Doors Sands open at 8:30 a.m. Mayor: Shirley Sands (2021) Stipend: $700 per month Council: Ken Smith (2019), Nancy Thompson (2021), Brad Hein (2019), Keith Campbell (2019), Mark Zorica (2019) Council members’ wages: $61 per 2019

meeting Council meets first and third Monday of each month, 6 p.m., unless Monday is a holiday, in which case the council meets Tuesday. City Administrator: Russ Pelleberg Salary: $92,664 City Clerk / Treasurer: Nickole North Deputy Clerk: Cindy Endahl Fire Chief: Rob Owen City Attorney: Tom Metzger Planning commission: Chairman Wayne Antcliff, Randy Parker, Teresa Santee, Paul Hillestad, Terri Ivie Meets last Monday of the month at 5 p.m. as needed. Police Chief: Mark Duxbury

Town of Ione 509-442-3611 Fax: 509-442-3181 207 Houghton St., P.O. Box 498, Ione, WA 99139 Clerk’s Office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Services include vehicle licensing, collection for city water and sewer, fax and copy service Mayor: Charles Spears Stipend: $47.25 per meeting Council: Dylan Powers, John Redinger, Ken Timmreck, Kathleen Turpin Council members’ wages: $47.25 per meeting Council meetings are the first and third Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at council chambers, 112 N. Central Ave. Clerk: Sandy Hutchinson Law Enforcement: Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office

Friday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4 p.m. Mayor: Pete Daggett Stipend: $50 per month Council / Departments Commissioners: Tori Reeve, fire; Ruth Reiber, parks; Brian Smiley, water; Tom Hough, sewer; Bill Bisson, streets; Janet Daggett Sullivan, cemetery Council members’ stipend: $20 per meeting Council meets second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Clerk / Treasurer: E. Diane Brown Marshal: Rick Reiber Maintenance / Wastewater Treatment Operator / Water Treatment Operator: DeLane Cates Attorney: McGrane & Schuerman, 509-684-8484

Town of Metaline Falls 509-446-2211

Fax: 509-446-3021 203 E. Fifth Ave., P.O. Box 277, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 Town Hall is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday Mayor: Tara Leininger Stipend: $75 per meeting Council: John Kinney, Jerry Weaver, Roger Aydelott, Sam McGeorge, vacant Leininger Council members’ stipend: $25 per meeting Council meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Clerk/Treasurer: Renee Kendrick Fire Protection: moving to annexa-

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Town of Metaline 509-446-4641 101 Housing Drive, P.O. Box 85, Metaline, WA 99152 Town Hall is open Tuesday through

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Town of Cusick 509-445-1718 Cusick Community Center, 111 First Ave., P.O. Box 263, Cusick, WA 99119 Open Monday- Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mayor: Chris Evers Stipend: $200 per month Council: Bernice Smith, Monte Williams, Daniel Troupe, Linda Monfort Council members’ wages: $140 per meeting Council meetings are the second Monday at 6 Evers p.m. at the Cusick Community Center. Rental Information: 509-445-1718 City Clerk / Treasurer: Jennifer Lee Sewer / Water Maintenance: Chris Scott Facility Maintenance: Attorney: Laura McAloon Fire Protection: Pend Oreille Fire District No. 4 Law Enforcement: Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office

Indian Tribes Kalispel Tribe of Indians 509-445-1147 Kalispel Tribal Business Council: Glen Nenema: Chairman Raymond Pierre III: Vice Chairman Darren Holmes: Secretary Curt Holmes: Member at Large Betty Jo Piengkham: Member at Large Chief Executive Officer: Glen Nenema 6

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Tribal Administrator: Darren Holmes Executive Director, Public & Government Affairs: Curt Holmes Executive Director, Tribal Gaming Agency: Shantel Nydegger Director of Public Safety Nenema & Chief of Police: James Wynecoop Fire Chief/ Emergency Services Manager: Corrie Johnson Executive Director Camas Path: Jessica Pakootas Health Care Administrator: Allie Desautel Camas Clinic Business Manager: Ron Poplawski Executive Director, Kalispel Natural Resource Department: Deane Osterman Executive Director, Planning & Public Works: Tell Hamilton Executive Director, Culture: Francis Cullooyah Director, Finance: Kimberly Swennumson Director, Tribal HR: Becky Walrath Director, Tribal IT: Thad Birdtail Director, Language Department: JR Bluff Director, Tribal Communications: April Pierre Director, Career Training & Development: Colene Rubertt Director, Education: Anna Armstrong Director, Childcare: Lisa Russell Director, Support Services: Wendy Thomas Director, Recreation: Darlene Auld Senior Tribal Attorney: Lorraine Parlange Tribal Court Administrator: Cathleen Kintner Tribal Court Judges: Milton Nomee, Anita Dupree, Richard Kayne, & Jane Smith Regional Business Manager: Ray Walrath Owner’s Representative: Juston Kintner Tribal Marketing Manager: Donna Molvik Kalispel Tribal Police/Fire: 509-445-1785

Kalispel Tribal Court: 509-447-7129 CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate): 509-447-7128 People’s Place: 509-447-7193 Camas Learning Center, Cusick: 509-445-7140 Kalispel Language Immersion School, Cusick: 509-447-7461 Camas Center for Community Wellness: 509-447-7122 Open 6am to 8pm Monday though Friday; Saturday 8am to 8pm, Sunday 9am to 6pm Camas Center Clinic: 509-447-7111 Open Monday through Thursday 7am to 5pm KALTRAN: 509-447-7247 Please visit https://www.kalispeltribe.com/ programs-and-services/tribal-transit/ schedule for route schedules Kalispel Career Training Center (KCTC): 509-447-7440 Open Monday through Thursday 7am to 5pm Kalispel Metal Products: 509-4477440 Kalispel Auto Repair: 509-447-7195 Open Monday through Thursday 7am to 5pm Kalispel Auto Sales: 509-445-0979 Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm Crossroads Family Restaurant: 509447-7422 Open 7am to 3pm Daily Kalispel Market: 509-447-7144 Open 6am to 9pm Daily Camas Center Deli: 509-447-7175 Open 7am to 6pm Monday through Sunday

Public Schools Spokane Community College Newport Center 509-447-3835 or 888-323-2399 1204 W. Fifth St., P.O. Box 470, Newport, WA 99156

Ione Center 509-442-4290

208 Blackwell St., Suite 2, P.O. Box 906, Ione, WA 99139 With locations in North and South Pend Oreille County, Spokane Community College provides a variety of learning experiences for the residents of the Pend Oreille River Valley, including college prep classes to get students started. The college also offers GED preparation and testing. Adult learners can take credit classes for direct transfer to four-year universities or complete one or two year professional technical programs. The college also has “just for fun” classes in the non-credit life enrichment program. Academic and financial aid advising is also available.

Newport School District 509-447-3167 Fax: 509-447-2553 P.O. Box 70, Newport, WA 99156 Website: www.newport.wednet.edu Provides preschool through 12th grade, plus alternative/continuation high school, in the south part of Pend Oreille County. District office, 1380 W. Smith Fifth St., Newport; Sadie Halstead Middle School, 331 S. Calispel Ave.; Newport High School, 1400 W. Fifth St.; Stratton Elementary School, 1201 W. Fifth St., Newport. Board of Directors: Chairman April Owen (2019), Connie Moore (2019), Jim Brewster (2019), Larry Sauer (2021), Rick Hughes (2021) Board member wages: 0 Board meetings are posted online at www.newport.wednet.edu, under “School Board.” Superintendent: Dave Smith 509-447-3167 Salary: $120,494 Business Manager: Debra Buttrey Administrative Assistant to Super2019

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Cusick School District 509-445-1125 305 Monumental Way, Cusick, WA 99119 Website: www.cusick. wednet.edu Provides pre-school through 12th grade education programs for the central part of Pend Oreille County with Bess Hawpe Herian Elementary and Cusick Middle SchoolHigh School. Board of Directors: Area 1, Anna Armstrong, Area 2, Mark Cutshall, Area 3, Tye Shanholtzer, Area 4, and Tom Foster, Area 5 Board member stipend: 0 Board meets third Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the high school library. 2019

Superintendent: Don Hawpe Salary: $94,000 Secretary to Superintendent: Jennifer Anderberg Principal: Steve Bollinger Special Services Coordinator: Cynthia Johnston Athletic Director: Greg Bollinger

Selkirk School District 509-446-2951 Fax: 509-446-2929 P.O. Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 Website: www.selkirkschools.org Provides preschool through 12th grade education for the north Pend Oreille County area. Board of Directors: Chairman Joseph Huttle, joehuttle@ selkirkschools.org; Clint Petrich, clintpetrich@ selkirkschools.org; Scott Jungblom, scottjungbLotze lom@selkirkschools.org, Larry Holter, larryholter@selkirkschools.org; Ryan Kiss, rayankiss@selkirkschools.org Board member stipend: $25 per meeting Board meets fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the high school music room. Superintendent: Nancy Lotze Salary: $101,567.40 • Selkirk Elementary 509-446-4225 Fax: 509-446-2929 219 Park St., Metaline Falls Preschool through fifth grades Principal: Nancy Lotze • Selkirk Middle/Senior High 509-446-3505 Fax: 509-446-2408 10372 Highway 31, Ione Sixth through 12th grades Principal: Brent DeRoest

Districts Pend Oreille County Library District 800-366-3654, Ext. 54 or 55 P.O. Box 326, Newport, WA 99156 Website: www.pocld.org Trustees: Katherine Schutte, Beverly Sarles, Steve Dawson, Lea Porter, Robert Rosencrantz Board usually meets on the fourth Thursday of each month in the Walters District Office. Trustees’ stipend: $0 Director of Library Services: Mandy Walters Email: mwalters@pocld.org

• Newport Public Library 116 S. Washington Ave., Newport, WA 99156 800-366-3654, Ext. 1 Hours: Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday 1-6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Calispel Valley Library (Cusick Community Center building) 107 First Ave., Cusick, WA 99119 800-366-3654, Ext. 2 Hours: Closed Monday, Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday 1-6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Ione Public Library 210 Blackwell St., Suite 1, Ione, WA 99139 800-366-3654, Ext. 3 Hours: Closed Monday, Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 1-6 p.m.,

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Public Hospital District No. 1 Newport Hospital and Health Services 509-447-2441 Fax: 509-447-5527 714 W. Pine St., Newport, WA 99156 Website: www.NewportHospitalAndHealth. org Wilbur Operates Newport Hospital, Newport Health Center, River Mountain Village Assisted Living, and Newport Hospital Long Term Care. Commissioners (six-year terms): Raymond King, Terry Zakar, Lynnette Elswick, Lois Robertson and Thomas Garrett Board member’s stipend: $128 per meeting Board meets fourth Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Sandifur Room (lower level of the hospital). Superintendent / CEO: Tom Wilbur Salary: $224,000 Director of Finance: Kim Manus Director of Human Resources: Joseph Clouse Director of Nursing: Pete Peterson, CRNA Director of Primary / Ancillary 8

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Care: Christina Wagar Director of Residential Care: Susan Schwartz, RN Director of Information Technology: Walter Price Chief of Medical Staff: Jeremy Lewis, DD Marketing and Foundation Director: Jenny Smith

Public Hospital District No. 2 509-442-2311 Fax: 509-442-2333 P.O. Box 5, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 Supports the ambulance service operated by the Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 and provides support to the Selkirk Community Health Center in Ione, operated by non-profit Northeast Washington Health Programs. Commissioners: Shannon Keller, Jody Rogers and Marion Badgley Commissioner stipend: 0 Board meets quarterly in January, April, July and October on the second Monday of the month, 3:30 p.m. at the Fire Station 23, Highway 20, Ione, WA. Clerk of the Board: John Rumelhart

Public Utility District No. 1 509-447-3137 Fax: 509-447-5824 Website: www.popud. org The PUD’s main office is located at 130 N. Washington Ave., in Willenbrock Newport, with customer service and payment drop box available at the Box Canyon Dam office in Ione. The PUD oper2019

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ates Box Canyon Dam, located on the Pend Oreille River. PUD office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed for most holidays. To report an outage, call 509-4473137, 509-446-3137, or 509-2423137. The PUD provides electric service to all of Pend Oreille County; water service to eight subdivisions and the town of Metaline Falls; and wholesale fiber optic telecommunications services via its Community Network System. Access options include lit bandwidth, dark fiber, and NoaNet access. The commissioners meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the Newport Conference Room in Newport, and on any fifth Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. at Box Canyon Dam in Ione. Meeting schedule subject to change. Commissioners serve for six-year terms: President Curt Knapp (2020), Vice President Rick Larson (2022), Secretary Joe Onley (2024). Commissioners’ stipend is $128 per meeting. General Manager: F. Colin Willenbrock Annual Salary: $192,000 Assistant to General Manager / Clerk of the Board / Public Records Officer: Karen Willner Communications & Public Contracts Manager: Kenna Tornow Director of Engineering: Amber Orr Director of Finance / Auditor: April Owen Directory of Operations / Superintendent: Chris Jones Director of Power & Risk Management: Kim Gentle General Counsel/Director of Regu2019

latory & Governmental Affairs: Tyler Whitney Director of Power Production: Mark Cleveland Director of Safety & Human Resources: Lloyd Clark Manager of Customer Service: Libbey Bartel Manager of Information Technology: Bob Pebles Manager of Power Production: Tim McMaster Manager of Water Systems: Mark “Bubba” Scott Treasurer: Sarah Holderman Compliance and Training Manager: Kevin Conway

Port of Pend Oreille 509-445-1090 1981 Black Road, Usk WA 99180 Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Commissioners meet second Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. Commissioners (six-year term): Vice Chairman Ryan Kiss (2019), Secretary John Harkness (2019), Chairman R. L. “Bob” Shanklin (2023) Commissioner stipend: $128 per meeting Manager: Kelly Driver

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Natural Resource Conservation (USDA)

Room 110. Resource conservationist: Mark Simpson

Pend Oreille Conservation District

September. Meetings are in Resource Offices, 121 N. Washington Ave., Newport

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Cemetery District No. 1

Website: www.POCD.org 121 N. Washington Ave., Newport, WA 99156, in the back of the building Director: David Marcell Board of Supervisors: Chairman George Stuivenga of Cusick, Treasurer Frank Hruban of Cusick, Secretary Randall Leestma of Cusick, Vice Chairman John Floyd of Newport, Board Supervisor Mike Mumford of Newport Board meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. during the winter months of October through March, and at 5 p.m. during the summer months of April through

P.O. Box 5015, Newport, WA 99156 The district covers Pend Oreille County from the Spokane County line up to Blueslide, and is responsible for maintaining and operating the Newport Cemetery. Operates on special tax levies and donations. Commissioners: Chairman Frank Capehart, Cathi Rawley, Ed Zupick Commissioner stipend: 0 The commissioners meet the second Wednesday of the month at 8:15 a.m. in the District Board Room, 161 Cemetery Road, Newport.

509-447-3114

Pend Oreille County Auditor’s Office

Important Information & Phone Numbers Main Number: 509-447-3185 • Election: 509-447-6472 Recording (Property Documents) and Marriage Licenses: 509-447-6473 DOL: Vehicle and Vessel Licensing 509-447-6489 Save a trip! Renew your tabs online at www.dol.wa.gov Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm (Open during lunch) www.pendoreilleco.org

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509-447-4217 Fax: 855-847-5495 P.O. Box 280, Newport, WA 99156 Located at Newport post office,

(509) 447-5569 • www.pocedc.org • Newport, WA WHO’S IN CHARGE

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Cemetery District No. 3

509-446-4641

P.O. Box 394, Ione, WA 99139-0394 Operates Riverside Cemetery in Ione. Commissioners: Jerry Enyeart 509442-3935, Curt Lynn 509-442-0288, Sandy Hutchinson 509-442-3611 or 509-442-2445 nights and weekends. Commissioner stipend: 0 Board meets the second Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Ione Town Hall.

P.O. Box 85, Metaline, WA 99152 Secretary: E. Diane Brown Board meets second Friday of each month, 11 a.m. at Metaline Town Hall Council Chambers. Director stipend: 0 Commissioners: Chairwoman Phyllis Beam 509-446-3182; Pat Sargent 509-446-2329; Judy Miller 509-4463915 The board oversees expenditures submitted via voucher for payment by property tax revenue specifically for the Metaline Cemetery. The town of Metaline operates the Metaline Cemetery.

A Profes s ional S er v ice Co rp o ra ti o n Winston & Cashatt has offices in Spokane, Washington and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho • Personal Injury • Employment • Criminal Defense • Real Estate / Land Use Beverly L. Anderson Patrick J. Cronin Kevin J. Curtis Darren M. Digiacinto Timothy R. Fischer David P. Gardner Scott A. Gingras Erika B. Grubbs Natasha L. Hill Michael T. Howard

• Insurance • Construction • Corporate • Estate Planning/Probate Collette C. Leland Lisa A. Malpass Benjamin H. Rascoff Jeffrey R. Ropp Gabrielle C. Roth Kammi Mencke Smith Jenna M.K. Strohmeyer Elizabeth A. Tellessen Nicholas R. Ulrich

• Family Law • Litigation • Business Law • Bankruptcy Of Counsel C. Matthew Andersen Courtney R. Beaudoin Greg M. Devlin Stephen L. Farnell Tim M. Higgins Kenneth B. Howard Carl E. Hueber Nancy L. Isserlis Fred C. Pflanz Richard W. Relyea Lucinda S. Whaley

Bank of America Financial Center, 601 W. Riverside, Suite 1900 Spokane, Washington 99201-0695

Phone: (509) 838-6131 • Fax: (509) 838-1416 website: www.winstoncashatt.com

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Diamond Lake Water Lenora Water & Sewer & Sewer District District 509-447-4660

509-455-0888

Fax: 509-447-0180 172 South Shore Diamond Lake Road, Newport, WA 99156-9300 Operates water and sewer systems around Diamond Lake. Commissioners (six-year term): Chairman Toby Johnson (2022), Secretary Robert Graham (2023), Commissioner Ray King (2019) Commissioner stipend: $70 per meeting Board meets on the first and third Friday at 9 a.m. at the district office. Office open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Maintenance hours are daily, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition, they can be reached by telephone after hours for emergencies.

1091 Lenora Drive, Usk, WA 99180 Operates water and sewer facility in Skookum Rendezvous development areas, south of Usk. Administrative assistant: Joni Stillian Commissioners meet first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Skookum Rendezvous Lodge. Commissioners: Mike Conway, Steve Kollar and Brian Mumford Commissioner stipend: $90 per meeting

Sacheen Lake Sewer & Water District

P.O. Box 174, Chattaroy, WA 99003 Commissioners meet the first Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Box Canyon Room at the PUD building in Newport. Commissioners: Pat Gracio 509939-6781, Jeff Jergensen 509-6712446, Don Whisler 509-238-6544 Commissioner stipend: 0

509-447-4641 8272 Fertile Valley Rd., Sacheen Lake, WA 99156 Located at Sacheen Lake in southern Pend Oreille County. The district’s sewer collection and treatment system serves the majority of the lakefront properties. The district owns and maintains the Myers/Harter Sanctuary, located near the corner of Highway 211 and Fertile Valley Road. Commissioners: Mike Quick, Peggy Johnsen, Rodd Griggs Commissioner stipend: 0 District Manager: Sheila Pearman Commissioners meet at Sacheen Lake Fire Station, Highway 211, on the second Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m.

Pondoray Shores Water & Sewer District 509-939-6781

Chippewa Water & Sewer District 509-442-2225 P.O. Box 33, Ione, WA 99139 Operates water distribution and sewer systems in Chippewa area. Commissioners: Sheila Reed (2019), James VanDyke (2013), Rennie Pelkie (2017) Commissioner stipend: $109 per meeting with the option to waive Clerk: Stacy Pelkie

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South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue 325272 Highway 2, Newport, WA 99156 Website: www.spofr.org Serving south Pend Oreille County including Diamond Lake, Sacheen Lake, Deer Valley, Camden and Fertile Valley areas. Chief: Mike Nokes 509-447-5305 Annual salary: $72,930 Commissioners: Gary Wilkey 509447-0744, Finance Officer Randy Miller 509-292-8065, Chairman Galen Hansen 509-292-9458, Dennis Gullett, Vice Chairman Harry Egland 509-936-0524 Commissioner stipend: $100 per meeting Commissioners meet the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Diamond Lake Station. Diamond Lake Station is staffed 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Fire District 2 509-442-2311 Fax: 509-442-2333 North Pend Oreille County Chief/Paramedic: Christopher Haynes Salary: $51,450 Commissioners: Jim Mundy, Chris Curkendall, Conrad Ervin Commissioner stipend: $114 per meeting Commissioners meet the fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at Station 23, 390442 State Route 20, Ione WA.

Fire District 4 509-447-2476 Fax: 509-447-5530 Website: www.pofd4.org Email: info@pofd4.org 2019

11 Dalkena Street, Newport, WA 99156 Covers from north city limits of Newport to the Cusick Flat, including Dalkena, Davis Lake and Usk, west of Pend Oreille River. Captain: Nick Knaack Annual salary: $60,000 Commissioners: Don Kendrick, Steve Brown, Bonnie Sheffler Commissioner stipend: $128 per meeting, if they choose Secretary to the Board: Theresa Bryant Commissioners meet on the first and third Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Station No. 41 at Dalkena.

Fire District 5

Serves Blueslide, Ruby and Locke areas, with fire station south of Ruby. Chief: Jay Foster, 509-671-2286 Salary: $2,400 annually Commissioners: Lee Kasper, Elliott Oedewaldt Sr., Clive Bray Commissioner stipend: $128 per meeting, only accepted by Oedewaldt Office Manager and Assistant Chief: Lawsandra Kramer Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station, located at 406722 Hwy. 20, Cusick, WA 99119

Fire District 6 509-447-3736 7572 LeClerc Rd South, Newport, WA 99156 Serves east side of Pend Oreille River in Pioneer Park-Furport-Skookum areas, with fire station in Furport. Chief: Mike Nokes Commissioners: Mike McLaughlin, James Hines, Mary Beth Murphy Commissioner stipend: $114 per meeting Commissioners meet on the first and third Monday of the month at 7

p.m., at the Furport Fire Station. Administrative Assistant: Tammy Allison Email: firedist6@surf1.ws

Fire District 8 509-447-5325 Website: www.pocfire8.org Serves Spring Valley area; fire station at Spring Valley and Tweedie roads. Chief: Larry Hiebert Salary: 0 Fire training meetings are first and second Mondays of each month 7 p.m. at fire station. Commissioners: Chairman Jim Hiebert, Larry Johnson, Roger Castle Commissioner stipend: 0 Commissioners meet on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the fire station. Secretary: Pat Kendell, 4941 Spring Valley Rd, Newport, WA 99156 E-mail: chief@pocfire8.org

Economic Development Pend Oreille Economic Development Council 509-447-5569

301 W. Spruce, Suite E, Newport, WA 99156 Website: www.pocedc.org Director: Jamie Wyrobek, 509-6715186 Email: JWyrobek@pendoreille.org Facilitates and coordinates countywide business and economic issues; promotes business retention and expansion.

Board Chairman: Ray Pierre Vice Chairman: Jenny Smith Treasurer: Melannie Jones Secretary: Mike Manus Board members: Rick Larson, Bob Shanklin, Wyrobek Bob Spencer, Sonya Scauflaire, Alex Stanton, Karen Snyder, Steve Shumski, Mark Brown, Lonnie Johnson

Tri-County Economic Development District 509-684-4571 986 South Main Ave., Suite A, Colville, WA 99114-2300 Website: www.tricountyedd.com Executive Director: Barry Lamont, interim Email: blamont@teddonline.com Salary: $65,000 per year Supports the development of a stable and diverse economy in Pend Oreille, Stevens and Ferry counties by building partnerships between business and communities to assist businesses to grow, invest and create jobs.

Bonner County Bonner County Commissioners 208-265-1438 Fax: 208-265-1460 1500 Highway 2, Suite 308, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Steven Bradshaw, Dist. 1 (2021) Jeff Connolly, Dist. 2 (2021) Daniel McDonald, Dist. 3 (2023) Salary: $78,000 WHOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IN CHARGE

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The three-member board of county commissioners is the main governing body of Bonner County. Two commissioners are elected each biennium – one for a two-year term, one for a four-year term. Business of the commissioners is conducted Monday through Friday at the commissioners’ office in the Bonner County Administration Building on Highway 2 in Sandpoint. General meetings to receive public input are held every Tuesday at 9 a.m. The commissioners set the annual budget for all county departments, but do not govern operation of the departments, which are directed by other elected officials. The commissioners, with assistance from staff and citizens committees, oversee operation of such services as airports, planning and zoning, road and bridge, solid waste, noxious weed control, waterway improvements and trail grooming. The commissioners also pass ordinances, fix county tax rates and act as a board of equalization in property valuation disputes.

Clerk / Auditor /Recorder 208-265-1437 Michael W. Rosedale (2022) Salary: $68,000 Auditing, Recording, Elections and Assistance 1500 Highway 2, Suite 336, Sand12

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point, ID 83864 Court Operations 215 S. First Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864, 208-265-1432 The office of county clerk / auditor / recorder issues marriage and liquor licenses, prepares budgets, files all court cases, handles payroll, pays the bills, remits Rosedale funds to all taxing districts, records legal documents, administers and certifies all elections for county taxing districts, and keeps court records.

Treasurer / Tax Collector / Public Administrator 208-265-1433 Cheryl D. Piehl (2023) Salary: $78,000 1500 Highway 2, Suite 304, Sandpoint, ID 83864 The office of county treasurer is responsible for receiving moneys belonging to the county, accounting for their receipt and safely keeping and investing such funds. The treasurer is responsible for Piehl disbursing moneys from the county treasury as directed by the county auditor or the board of county commissioners. The county treasurer acts as tax collector and is responsible for the collection of taxes on real and personal property, taxes on harvested timber and the collection of special assessments. The treasurer is the ex-officio public administrator.

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Assessor

Prosecuting Attorney

208-265-1440

208-263-6714

Donna Gow (2019) Salary: $78,000 1500 Highway 2, Suite 205, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Primarily concerned with setting equitable values for tax purposes on both real and personal property, including mobile and manufactured homes, and processing property tax exemptions, the deadlines of which are as follows: agriculture, March 15; circuit breaker, April 15; homeowner, April 15; forest land, Dec. 31. Forms are available in the office or can be mailed on request. Gow Also processing deeds and mapping. Information about exemptions and downloadable forms are available from website: www.co.bonner.id.us/ assessor. The office is also an agent of the Idaho Transportation Department in titling vehicles and vehicle licensing.

Louis E. Marshall Salary: $103,000 127 S. First Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864 The county prosecuting attorney, which is a full-time position, together with seven deputy prosecutors, provides legal advice and repreMarshall sentation to the public officials of the county, prosecutes felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, and infraction cases, child protection matters, drug task force cases, fish and game matters, traffic cases and provides both victim and witness assistance.

Sheriff 208-263-8417, ext. 3049 Daryl Wheeler (2021) Salary: $77,368 4001 N. Boyer, Sandpoint, ID 83864 The office of county sheriff has a number of powers and duties including police powers; jail keeping powers; powers as officers of the Wheeler court and process server; drivers’ licensing and other powers vested to the office by the state.

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District Court of the First Judicial District 208-265-1432 215 S. First Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864 Clerk’s office: 208-265-1432 Bonner County is included in the first of seven district courts in the state. Elected every four years, a district court judge can hear all cases and proceedings Buchanan including criminal cases, appeals from the Magistrate’s Division, and contract-related cases. District Court Office: 208-265-1445 District Court Judge: Barbara Buchanan

Public Defender

Magistrate Court

208-255-7889

208-265-1446

Fax: 208-255-7559 123 S. First Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864 Public Defenders: Janet K. Whitney, the appointed Public Defender; Susie D. Jensen, Chief Deputy Public Defender; Luke A. Hagelberg, Deputy Public Defender; Catherine E. Enright, Deputy Public Defender; Brennan S. Ward, Deputy Public Defender

The Magistrate’s Division of the District Court was created to handle cases then handled by probate, justice and police courts, which were abolished by the state legislature in 1969. This reorganization created one system court of judicial administration in the state of Idaho. The Magistrate’s Division handles misdemeanor criminal cases, divorce, estate, child protection and adoption cases, as well as cases involving less that $10,000, small claims, traffic infractions, and preliminary hearings on felony cases. Magistrate Court Office: 208-2651446 Magistrate Judges: Lori Meulenberg, Tera Harden

Coroner 208-263-6714, Ext. 2101 Robert Beers (2018) 127 S. First Ave., Suite 1, Sandpoint ID 83864 Salary: $40,000 The office of county coroner investigates questionable causes of death to assure that the medical certification and cause of death are properly completed.

Justice Services 208-263-1602 4002 Samuelson Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864 The office is responsible for youths who are going through the court

system, juvenile detention and juvenile probation. Justice services also provides adult misdemeanor probation services. Director: Ron Stultz Probation Manager: Dion Heller Detention Manager: Will Hunter

Planning Department 208-265-1458 Fax: 208-265-1463 Website: www.bonnercountyid.gov Email: planning@bonnercountyid. gov Commission members: Suzanne Glasoe, Sheryl Reeve, Taylor Bradish, Brian B. Bailey, Donald Davis, Trevor Kempton, Matt Linscott Public hearings change, but are generally held on the first Thursday of each month commencing at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Bonner County Administrative Building, located at 1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint. Commissioner wages: 0 Any communications addressed to the planning commission may be forwarded to the Bonner County Planning Department at 1500 Highway 2, Suite 208, Sandpoint, ID 83864-1300. The seven-member commission reviews land use proposals in unincorporated Bonner County. The commission makes decisions to either approve or deny conditional use permit and variance applications, and makes recommendations to the Bonner County commissioners to either approve or deny proposed subdivision and zone change applications, and proposed ordinances relating to Bonner County Revised Code, Title 12.

Solid Waste 208-255-5681 Director: Bob Howard 1500 Highway 2, Suite 101, Sandpoint, ID 83864 WHO’S IN CHARGE

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Parks and Waterways 208-255-5681, Ex. 4 James Shannon, Manager 1500 Highway 2, Suite 101, Sandpoint ID 83864 Waterways Advisory Board: Chairman Terry Jensen, Lieutenant Ed Jochum, Ray Pipella, Keith Sheckler, Jim Thorpe, Doug Cossette, Molly McCahon

Road and Bridge 208-255-5681 Director: Steve Klatt 1500 Highway 2, Suite 101, Sandpoint ID 83864

Lakes Commission 208-263-5310, ext. 107 1224 Washington Ave., Suite 101, Sandpoint, ID 83864 E-mail: lakes commission@gmail. com Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Lakes Commission was created by legislation in 2003 as an advisory board to the governor on any issue relating to water quality and/or water quantity in the Pend Oreille Basin (which includes the entire Priest drainage) is of concern to the commission. Meets quarterly, with meetings announced on its website: lakes-commission.com Board of Directors: Ford Elsaesser, Marc Brinkmeyer, Linda Mitchell, Craig Hill, Brent Baker, Darrell Early, Kate Wilson

Newport Consolidated School District

Educate to participate in school and in life.

Newport Consolidated School District David E. Smith, Jr., Ed.D, Superintendent 509-447-3167 Newport High School Troy Whittle, Principal 509-447-2481

Sadie Halstead Middle School Stratton Elementary School Tony Moser, Principal Jenny Erickson, Principal 509-447-2426 509-447-0656

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U of I Extension Office Bonner County Fair & 208-263-8511 Rodeo Association Fax: 208-263-6191 4205 N. Boyer Ave., at the fairgrounds, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Email: bonner@uidaho.edu Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1-4:30 p.m. Closed official holidays. 4-H Program Coordinator: Suzanne Sawyer Administration Assistant: Blair Geiger Extension Educator: Jennifer Jensen

Emergency Management

Manages natural and manmade disaster response. Also administers the BONFIRE wild land/urban interface fire program. • Bonner County Emergency Management 208-265-8867 Director: Bob Howard Email: bob.howard@bonnercountyid.gov Chief Deputy: Pam Finley Email: pam.finley@bonnercountyid.gov • 911 Communication Center 4001 N. Boyer Ave., Building No. 3, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Emergencies: 911 Non-emergency: 208-265-5525 Fax: 208-265-5490 • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 521 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864 208-255-2194 Fax: 208-263-0349 Chief: Jeff Lindsey E-mail: jeff.lindsey@bonnercountyid.gov Administrative Financial Assistant: Sarah Nixon E-mail: sarah.nixon@bonnercountyid.gov

208-263-8414 Fax: 208-265-2214 Mailing address: PO Box 47, Ponderay, ID 83852 Physical address: 4203 N. Boyer Road, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Website: www.bonnercountyfair. com Email: fairgrounds@bonnercountyid.gov The fair board meets the second Monday of each month at the fairgrounds office at 5:30 p.m., excluding January. Bonner County Fair 2019 is August 21-24, 2019. Lost In the 50’s: May 16-18, 2019. Pre-Fair is May 23-24, 2019. Challenge of Champions Bull Riding: June 15, 2019 and August 23, 2019 at 7 PM. Summer Nights at the Fair Concert is August 22, 2019. Demolition Derby is August 24, 2019 at 7 PM. PRCA Rodeo is August 2 & 3, 2019 at 7 PM. Market Animal Livestock Sale is Saturday, August 24, 2019. An RV Campground with 32 campsites, pavilion and restrooms with showers is available, cost is $25/ night. The fairgrounds offers facilities for event rental year-round, contact the Fair Office for more information.

West Bonner Groomer Association & Committee 509-981-1670 Appointed by the county commissioners, the board oversees state funding and operation of Idaho Parks and Recreation groomers in the Priest Lake area. The association also provides and coordinates hundreds of hours of volunteer work and other work and funding sources for the snowmobile trail system. 2019

2019 GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT IN PEND OREILLE AND WEST BONNER COUNTIES Committee Members: Russ Brown, Mike Courteau, Carol Bailey, Bob Ekler, Bob Faulkner, Craig Hill, Jim Peirone, Jim McReynolds, Mike Budig, Rick Ruffle, Dave Spencer, Bill Papesh Advisory Committee: Mick Shanilec, Mike Sudnikovich, Jeff Connolly, James Shannon, Nate Sparks, Lonnie Johnson Committee meets September through April on the first and third Fridays at 9 a.m. at the Coolin Groomer Facility.

Cities & Towns City of Priest River 208-448-2123 P.O. Box 415, 552 High St., Priest River, ID 83856. City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Water and sewer are payable on the 15th of each month. Mayor: Jim Martin (2021) Mayor stipend: $800 per month Council: Doug Wagner (2019), Greg Edwards (2019), Candy Turner (2021), Gary Stewart (2021) Council members’ stipend: $400 per month Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, at 6 p.m. Martin in the council chambers at city hall. City Clerk / Treasurer: Laurel Thomas Deputy City Clerk: Arletta Hogan Building and Zoning Assistant: Lynda Ayers Animal Control: Cindy Bulling Public Works Supervisor: Tyler Smith Fire Chief: Les Kokanos Police Chief: Drew McLain City Attorney: Valerie Fenton, 2019

Criminal; Elsaesser Anderson Chtd, Civil The city also has a Parks and Trees Commission.

City of Oldtown 208-437-3833 215 N. Washington Ave., Oldtown, ID 83822 City hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-5 p.m. Also serves as the office of the West Bonner Water and Sewer District. Mayor: Lonnie L. Orr (2020) Mayor stipend: $225 Orr per month Council: Anna Burns (2022), Gene Scott (2020), Susan Jones (2020), Gary Stovall (2019) Council members stipend: $175 per month Council meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. City Clerk: Alicia Ehrmantrout Public Works: Kevin Wylie Deputy Clerk: Chandra Griesemer

• Blanchard Library 412 Railroad Ave., P.O. Box 27, Blanchard, ID 83804 Hours are Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Library Board: Chairman Doug Wagner, Vice Crill Chairwoman Cindy Endahl, treasurer Jean Elsaesser, Julie Fheure and Carl Wright Board meets second Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. The Friends of the West Bonner Library District meets the second Tuesday of the month at noon at the Priest River Library.

Priest Lake Library 208-443-2454 28769 Highway 57 Priest Lake, ID 83856 Located on Highway 57 north of Luby Bay turnoff. Winter Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Summer Hours (May-Sept): Monday and Friday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Library Director: Beverly Richmond Board of Trustees: Chairwoman Debbi Sudnikovich, Vice Chairwoman Nancy Bushman, Lori McReynolds, Laurel Smith and Cathe Rosenberg Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. at the library.

Library Districts West Bonner Library District 208-448-2207 118 Main St., Priest River, ID 3856 Website: westbonner.lili.org E-mail: library@westbonnerlibrary. org Director: Katie Crill • Priest River Branch Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHO’S IN CHARGE

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Public Schools West Bonner School District No. 83 208-448-4439 Fax: 208-448-4629 134 S. Main St., Priest River, ID 83856 Superintendent: Paul Anselmo Salary: $93,520 Business Manager / Clerk of the Board: JenAnselmo nifer Phillips Trustees: Zone 1 Margaret Hall (2019), Zone 2 Drew McLain (2021), Zone 3 Bruce Hollett

(2019), Zone 4 Sandy Brower (2021), Zone 5 Samuel Hall (2019) Trustee stipend: 0 The board of trustees meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at various locations in the district. • School Bus Transportation Director: Joe Kaveshan Bus shop/dispatcher: 208-448-2451 School closure info: 208-448-1874 • Priest River Lamanna Senior High School Grades nine through 12 208-448-1211 Fax: 208-448-1212 596 Highway 57, Priest River, ID 83856 Principal: Joseph A. Kren • Priest River Junior High School Grades seven and eight 208-448-1118

Fax: 208-448-1119 5709 Highway 2, ID 83856 Principal: Leoni Johnson • Priest River Elementary School Kindergarten through sixth grade 208-448-1181 Fax: 208-448-1328 231 Harriet, Priest River, ID 83856 Principal: Connie Kimble • Idaho Hill Elementary School Kindergarten through sixth grade 208-437-4227 Fax: 208-437-2290 402 E. Third St., Oldtown, ID 83822 Principal: Susie Luckey • Priest Lake Elementary School Kindergarten through sixth grade 208-443-2555 Fax: 208-443-3845 27732 Highway 57, Priest Lake, ID 83856 Principal: Paul Anselmo

Districts West Bonner Cemetery Maintenance District 208-448-2525 327 Third St., Priest River, ID 83856 Operates Evergreen Cemetery in Priest River. Commissioners: Bill Westover, Tom Holman, Larry Rosenberger Commissioners stipend: 0 Attorney: Fonda Jovick Superintendent: Vacant Secretary: Linda Beckedahl

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2019 GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT IN PEND OREILLE AND WEST BONNER COUNTIES P.O. Box 86, Coolin, ID 83821 Provides sewer services in a portion of the Coolin and Cavanaugh Bay areas. Board meets first Tuesday at 8 a.m. at the district office on Eastside Road. Board: Chairman Chris Warren, Vice Chairman Stuart Wagner, Gordon Cook, Gene Nett, Tom Nicholson Board members’ stipend: $100 per meeting Secretary: Mary Meek Maintenance: Chris Morris 208443-2034 or 208-290-4133

Kalispell Bay Sewer District 208-443-2338 P.O. Box 517, Nordman, ID 83848 Kalispell Bay Road, from Indian Rock up to Hill’s Resort, plus a portion of the Luby Bay Road at Priest Lake. Board meets at Kalispell Bay Sewer District Office at 9 a.m. November through March, and at 7:30 a.m. April through October. Board: Chairman Russ Coykendall, Gary Rudie, Gil Tumey, Dave Comboy, Tim Ventress Board members’ stipend: $100 per meeting Secretary: Debra Nolen Maintenance: Greg Bach

Outlet Bay Sewer District 208-443-3831 149 Outlet Bay Road, Priest Lake, ID 83856 Provides sewer services in portions of the Outlet Bay and Lamb Creek areas. Office hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9-11 a.m. Board meets the third Thursday of the month, call for time. Board members: Chairman Jim Hoagland, Lana Feldman, James Phelps, Greg Bradbury, Tom Bell Field Manager: Fritz Broschet 208290-1520 Office Manager: Kari Davis

Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District 208-263-5310, ext. 100 E-mail: sarah.garcia@id.nacdnet. net USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 1224 Washington, Suite 101, Sandpoint, ID 83864 District Administrator: Sarah Garcia Provides natural resource conservation planning and technical assistance to protect soil, water, forest management and wildlife habitat for private landowners.

month Secretary: Chris Giese Bookkeeper: Katy Hefley Operations: Water Systems Management

West Bonner Water & Sewer District 208-437-3833 Oldtown City Hall, 215 N. Washington Ave., Oldtown, ID 83822 Provides water and sewer services in the Oldtown and Idaho Hill areas. Board meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. Board: Chairman Lonnie Orr, Vice Chairman Bob Sedlacek, Carl Kloepfer, Jan Edgar, Randy Edgar

Coolin-Cavanaugh Bay Fire District Emergencies: 911 208-443-3118 171 Cavanaugh Bay Road, P.O. Box 6, Coolin, ID 83821 Serves east side of Priest Lake with fire station at Coolin. Commissioners: Cindy Berge, Dallas Gray, Don Cordes Commissioners’ stipend: 0 The commissioners meet quarterly, usually the second month of the quarter. Volunteers train twice a month. Manager: Pat Wagner Fire Chief: Peggy Smith Salary: $12,000 per year

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P.O. Box 456, Nordman, ID 83848 Board meets first Wednesday of the month, usually at 3 p.m. at the sewer district office at 3973 Reeder Bay Road. Board members: Chairman Vince Aguirre, Don Pratt, Ken Hagman, Dave Current, Jim Peirone Office Clerk: Sheryl Austin 2019

P.O. Box 222, Laclede, ID 83841 Operates water system in Laclede area. Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Laclede Community Hall. Board: Treasurer Roland Harter, Secretary Chris Giese, Gene Courtney, Justin Roberts, Kimberly Swank Board members’ stipend: $50 per

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West Pend Oreille Fire District Fire emergencies: 911 208-448-2035 208-448-2865

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Fax: 208-448-2600 P.O. Box 1267, Priest River, ID 83856 Serves 110 square miles in rural areas surrounding Priest River and within city limits. Fire Chief: Les Kokanos

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Salary: $20,000 per year Commissioners: Larry Larsen, Terry Watts, John Telley Commissioners’ stipend: $150 per month. Commissioners meet first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the fire hall at 61 Airfield Way, Priest River.

Spirit Lake Fire Protection District

North of the Narrows Fire District

Emergencies: 911 208-623-5800

Emergencies, 911 208-443-2979

Fax: 208-623-2305 32168 N. Sixth Ave., P.O. Box 116, Spirit Lake ID 83869 www.spiritlakefire.com E-mail: chief@spiritlakefire.com Serving the areas of Blanchard, Spirit Valley, Hoodoo Valley and Spirit Lake Fire Chief: John DeBernardi Salary: $74,263 Commissioners (4-year term): District 1 Dave Esterly (2019), District 2 Mark Miller (2021), District 3 Mike Sexsmith (2019) Commissioner stipend: $100 per meeting Commissioners meet second and third Wednesdays of the month at 9 a.m. at Spirit Lake Fire Protection District Station No. 1 on Sixth Avenue.

14374 East Shore Road, Coolin, ID 83821 Serves most of the 10 miles along Priest Lake East Shore Road from Bear Creek to Sandpiper Shores. Fire Chief: Brady Foil Salary: 0 Commissioners: Chairman Dean Fiedler, Michael Fancher, Secretary/ Treasurer Barbara Stoyanac Commissioner stipend: $100 per meeting Meets quarterly on the first Thursday in January, April, July and October at 2 p.m. at the fire station with budget hearing in August.

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208-443-2492

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Peckham, J.P. Phillips Commissioner stipend: 0 Commissioners meet the first Monday of January, April, July and October at 5 p.m. at the Nordman station. Secretary:Frankie Dunn

P.O. Box 450, Nordman, ID 83848 Covers the west side of Priest Lake, from Kokanee Trailer Park to Distillery Bay, with fire stations at Kalispell Bay, Nordman and Highway 57 Lamb Creek. Fire Chief: Tim Ventress 509-9931825 Salary: $800 per month Commissioners: Brent Guyer, Roy

Priest Lake Translator District P.O. Box 53, Coolin, ID 83821 Translates television signals from Spokane for Priest Lake residents. Board Members: Chairman Larry Ayer, Bruce Yocum, Karl Duncan, Rob Ward, Rocky Kennedy Board meets 2nd Tuesday of February, May, August and November at 2 p.m. at Outlet Bay Sewer District, 149 Outlet Bay Road, Priest Lake, ID 83856

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Panhandle Area Council

Priest River Development Corporation

Fax: 208-620-2313 11100 N. Airport Drive, Hayden, ID 83835 www.pacni.org PAC is a designated Economic Development District. Members of the council are elected officials from north Idaho cities and counties, as well as the Coeur d’Alene and Kootenai Indian Tribes. Serves the five northernmost counties of Idaho. Owns a small business incubator; provides loans for development of small and large businesses; offering counseling for businesses; provides economic development planning, grant writing and administration for cities and counties.

208-448-1312 Fax: 208-448-2905 P.O. Box 400, Priest River, ID 83856 E-mail: AmyPRDC@Gmail.com Website: www.PriestRiverEDC.com Office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The PRDC is a non-profit corporation that seeks to stimulate economic growth in Priest River and the surrounding area. The PRDC operates the Priest River Industrial Park. President: Doug Cash

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