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Businesses weigh in on minimum wage law By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT - Workers across the state who make the least amount of money got a raise New Year’s Day. As of Jan. 1, Washington State’s minimum wage went up to $11 an hour. Initiative 1433, approved by Washington voters in last November’s general election, would increase the minimum wage to $13.50 an hour by 2020 and also require paid sick leave for employees. The measure would require employers to pay employees age 18 or older at least $11 an hour starting next year, $11.50 in 2018, $12 in 2019 and $13.50 in 2020, with subsequent annual adjustments for inflation. Paid sick leave would be earned at the rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked, starting in 2018. The minimum wage prior to the initiative’s passage was $9.47. For the state’s lowest-paid workers, the new wage will immediately boost regular, full-time earnings by about 15 percent, about $245 per month. That’s money that theoretically should make it easier for low-wage families to afford rent and put food on the table. But some employers are wrestling with the rapid increase in labor costs. With less than two months between the passage of Initiative 1433 and See minimum wage, 2A

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Rick Halle, national coordinator of the Gun Rights Coalition, addresses attendees to the Rally 4 UR Rights at the Washington State Capitol Jan. 13. “Gun rights is a non-partisan issue,” Halle said, urging supporters to remember the second amendment is an American right, not just a conservative or Republican right. Various bills have been introduced to the legislature regarding gun rights and control, including a bill that would require gun dealers to offer to sell or give a lock or lock box with every gun sale.

Legislators aim to protect, restrict gun rights

By Enrique Pérez de la Rosa WNPA Olympia News Bureau

OLYMPIA – After the heavily backed and massively popular ballot measure, Initiative 1491, passed with 69 percent of the popular vote in Washington last November, lawmakers in Olympia have proposed legislation to protect gun rights from further restrictions. The initiative has not sig-

nificantly changed the type of legislation introduced this session, according to Rick Halle, national coordinator for the Gun Rights Coalition, but he believes it sets a precedent for future restrictions sought by gun-control groups in Washington state. “They might be more empowered to shoot for initiatives,” Halle said of a possible future strategy, instead of relying on legislated limits or reactions to limits.

Jan. 13 the coalition held the Rally 4 UR Rights in Olympia at which gun owners stood on the steps of the capitol building carrying firearms. Attendees were asked to meet with and write letters to their legislators addressing firearmlimitation issues. Initiative 1491 authorizes courts to prevent a person from See guns, 9A

The Brains: Newport takes first at state Math is Cool competition By Sophia Aldous Of Miner

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Getting creative with all that snow Adrian and Esther Lawrence and their 4-year-old daughter Kodyann work on the snow dragon their family built Sunday night in front of Esther’s business, Indulgence Salon in Newport. Their children, Aden, 15, and Noah, 11, also helped craft the 57-feet long sculpture. On Monday, Jan. 23 the family continued to fill in the creation with food coloring and Kool-Aid. “It’s Puff, the Magic Dragon, who lives by the sea,” Kodyann said.

NEWPORT – One need not be a good at mathematics to appreciate the story---Newport High School (NHS), with its five student team, went on to take first place at the 2016-2017 Math is Cool state competition in December at Moses Lake, going up against larger schools from Spokane County and King County that have five or six teams per school. Senior Travis Dillon took seventh place overall in the calculus

division. “When they started to announce the overall winners, they kept going down the list, and once they got to the top three I was like, ‘I guess we didn’t place,’” remembers Josh Cunningham, a senior. “Then they announced us in first place and I was like, ‘What?’” Not a bad start for their first year as a team, much less first year competing. While Math is Cool has been a staple at Sadie Halstead Middle School for several years, taught by Irene Ewing, there has

never been a high school group. According to NHS advanced statistics teacher Karen Behrend, The Math is Cool contests are given annually at two levels. The first level is the regional level, which NHS also took first place at Spokane Falls Community College in November. Tests are administered in Spokane, Moses Lake and Seattle. The top schools are then invited to participate in a statewide Masters contest, which is See Math, 2A

B r i e f ly Dansel resigns from senate to take job with Trump OLYMPIA – Republican Sen. Brian Dansel has resigned from the Washington Senate to take a job with the administration of President Donald Trump. Dansel, state senator for the 7th Legislative District from Republic in Ferry County, resigned his seat Tuesday, Jan. 24 and announced that he will be a special assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Republicans control the Senate with a narrow 25-24 majority with the help of a Democrat who caucuses with them. With Dansel’s resignation, they will be tied

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Lewd conduct case sentencing stands PRIEST RIVER — The Idaho Court of Appeals is affirming the sentence imposed against Priest River man who pleaded guilty to lewd conduct with a minor in Kootenai County, according to a story in the Bonner County Daily Bee. Reginald Ivie, 38, was ordered to serve up to life in prison last year by First District Judge John T. Mitchell for having sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl twice in 2015. The first seven years of the term were 7B-10B

fixed. Ivie appealed his prison term after being sentenced in Feb. 2016, stating it was excessive. Appeals court judges Sergio Gutierrez, John Melanson and Molly Huskey ruled that Mitchell did not abuse his discretion when imposing the prison term, according to an unpublished opinion released on Wednesday, Jan. 18, the Bee’s story said. A status hearing in the case is scheduled for Feb. 2 in Coeur d’Alene. Ivie is serving his sentence at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution in Kuna, according to the Idaho Department of Correction’s website.

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West Bonner schools to run levy March 14 By Don Gronning Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – The West Bonner County School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously at their Jan. 18 meeting to put a two-year, $3 million per year supplemental maintenance and operations levy before voters March 14. That’s the same amount the district ran two years ago. District superintendent Paul Anselmo said because of the sale of some state owned Priest

Lake properties, if the levy passes, property tax payers can expect to pay a lesser amount, even though the levy is the same amount. The levy would be assessed at $1.78 per $1,000 valuation. That compares to $1.94 per $1,000 for the last levy. “It’s one of the lower rates around,” Anselmo told the board. The board has met three times in workshops to discuss the levy, school board chairwoman Sandy Brower said.

The biggest part of the levy – $2,220,914 – would go to the general fund to fill the gap between what the school spends and what the state pays for salaries, benefits, transportation and special education. Trustee Margaret Hall asked for a more detailed breakdown of the shortfall. If passed, the levy would also pay $354,653 for extracurricular activities, $130,650 for facilities projects, $68,400 for library and school supplies and materials, $62,500 for cur-

riculum, $55,000 for a school resource officer, $55,000 for longevity stipends for teachers who are with the district at least 15 years, $24,710 for technology, $19,173 for bus purchase and $9,000 in tuition credits for professional development. The district must purchase a bus every year. They cost about $88,000 but the state supplies most of the money. The district is seeking the difference in the levy, according to Jennifer Phillips, the district’s business manager.

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the Jan. 1 effective date, they say they had little time to prepare for the wage hike. And that it could adversely impact child care centers, food service and nonprofits. “It’s going to be difficult,” says Rob Owen, owner of Owen’s Grocery and Deli. He currently has eight employees, all earning minimum wage. “Customers can expect a price increase on pretty much everything.” Larry Bennett, owner of Audrey’s Restaurant in Newport, employs 15 people, 10 of which make minimum wage. He says that while he supports his employees and wants them to earn a decent living, the new law raises complications, as well as prices. “The cost of food and delivery is going to go

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broken down into several categories that include mathematical subjects like geometry, algebra II, pre-calculus, and calculus. There are individual tests that are multiple choice, team tests where the team is required to work together and fill in the blanks of 10 questions, mental math, where each team must answer eight questions read aloud to everyone without the benefit of pencil and paper to work out the equations, pressure rounds -five questions that must all be answered correctly in a specific amount of time to receive a perfect score - and last but not least, six rounds of college bowl where the teams take on college level mathematical equations and concepts, competing against the other schools. This is followed by the awards ceremony, where the winners are announced. There are around 100 questions in the entire competition. The students credit Behrend with encouraging them to compete in Math is Cool, and from there they practiced on their own, never meeting for a formal study session. “It’s humbling when you look at some of

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Josette St. Andre, a cook at Audrey’s Restaurant for almost six years, declined o comment what her hourly wage is, but had this to say about the minimum wage law: “I’ve been working in this industry 28 years and now my son, who is 17 and just started working, is making practically as much as I do now. It’s kind of a shot in the gut.”

the questions,” says McMeen, a junior, in regards to the state competition. “I mean, I’m in advanced math and a lot of the questions just reminded me of how much I have left to learn.” Thus far, Dillon is the only one out of the five that plans to pursue a career in mathematics after high school. However, all five agreed that math has helped the in their daily lives. “I think the popular idea that a lot of people have (about math) is that it sucks, it’s hard, and they’ll never use it,” says Dillon. “That’s not true.” “I use it in music,” interjects Burkett, who plays trombone in the NHS band. The rest of the boys nod knowingly as he continues, since they currently do, or have played musical instruments. “The way you count beats and quarter notes, it (math) helps you understand it better. ” The group seemed to share the sentiment that perhaps the reason many people don’t seem to enjoy math could be traced back to the way it’s taught, though they were quick to champion their own teachers. “My teachers have been great, which is one of the reasons I think I like math so much,”

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Left to right: Newport High School advanced math teacher Karen Behrend and students Brandon McMeen, Josh Cunningham, Travis Dillon, Matthew Burkett and Nick Lenke pose with their first place plaque for the Math is Cool state competition.

says Cunningham. “Too often though, I think people are taught how to do a math formula, but not how it works. You hear, ‘This is the way it has always been and this is the way it is.’ That’s a turn off, and it makes people just want to get it done and out of the way and never have to do it again.” Lenke and Burkett, both sophomores, and McMeen, all plan to participate in Math is Cool next school year. Dillon and Cunningham both agreed they would like to see the Math is Cool program flourish in the high school.

“It would be great to come back in five, 10 years and see more people participating in and supporting Math is Cool,” Dillon says. When asked what reading material they would suggest to people curious to learn more about mathematics, the NHS Math is Cool team suggested the following books: Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension, by Matt Parker, where the author explains mathematical concepts new and old from a playful and comedic angle. Hands-on projects are interspersed

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Oreille County Auditor Marianne Nichols, there will be four county employees that will be affected by the new minimum wage law, including two mailing staff that work 85 hours per month and two Pend Oreille County Counseling employees that work four to seven hours a month. Nichols says the money is already budgeted to support that wage increase. As for non-profits in the area, at least Youth Emergency Services (YES) in Newport won’t be feeling any impact from the new law, says Director Martina Coordes, as the employees already make above minimum wage. Besides her position, there are two full-time case managers, one part-time case manager and an office manager.

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up for us, because those companies have to pay their employees the new minimum wage under the law,” Bennett says. “I have employees who have been with me a long time that were making above minimum wage that now share the same salary with the other employees who are making minimum wage, so it’s difficult for me to give those long-time employees a raise. It hits us across the board.” Bennett adds that he considers himself lucky to own the building that Audrey’s is in since his father passed away in 1993. Owen’s family has owned the old-fashioned store and soda fountain since 1938. “If I had a lease or had to pay rent, I don’t know if I would be able to stay in business,” Owen says. According to Pend

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throughout the book. The second is A Mathematician’s Lament, by Paul Lockhart, a short book that analyzes the state of mathematics education. The author argues that mathematics is much more than what is presented in schools and shows the similarities between mathematics and art. Lockhart argues that mathematics should be taught as a creative, intellectual, and playful pursuit. “People think they are stupid if they don’t love math,” Dillon says. “They’re not; they’re just missing out.”

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Roxy Theater sold in trustee sale NEWPORT – The Roxy Theater building was sold in a trustee sale Friday, Jan. 20 for $132,000. The only bidder was Glacier Bank. The trustee sale covered the property located at 118 and 120 S. Washington Avenue in Newport. According to a legal notice in the Jan. 11 Miner, the principal owed on the property secured by the deed of trust was $173,759, in addition to interest. The new owner will also be responsible for delinquent property taxes for 2015 and 2016. Kevin Wright is the registered agent for Wright Properties LLC, the former owner of The Roxy Theater, which has been closed for more than a year. Sheriff deputies were called to the sale at the Hall of Justice Friday after Wright and Miner news editor Don Gronning scuffled after Gronning took a picture after Wright asked him not to.

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Concert at CREATE this Saturday with Mila NEWPORT – Musician Mila returns to Create Art Center for another performance Saturday, Jan 28, at 7 p.m. Price is $8 for advanced tickets and $10 at the door. Mila is a familiar presence in the Pacific Northwest as a guitarist/multi instrumentalist who has performed with jazz bands, folk duos, reggae and Caribbean bands, as a solo artist with modern dance companies, as a composer/accompanist for theater and as a session player in recording studios. Mila’s recordings have been aired and sold nationally as well as regionally in the Northwest. Mila is currently teaching music lessons for all ages on a number of string instruments and keyboard at CREATE. CREATE is located at 900 W. 4th Newport. Call at 509-447-9277 or visit the website www.createarts.org.

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Tri-County Health urges awareness of mumps outbreak NEWPORT - Although, as of Thursday, Jan. 19, no mumps cases have been reported in Ferry, Stevens or Pend Oreille Counties, an outbreak is occurring in Washington state with a growing number of cases in Spokane County. As of Wednesday, Jan. 18, there were 235 cases in the state with 58 reported from Spokane County. The Northeast Tri County Health District (NETCHD) is working to prepare for the possibility of mumps cases being diagnosed in the tri-county area. Although a measlesmumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine prevents about 88 percent of mumps cases after two doses, it’s possible for someone who has been vaccinated against the disease to get sick. Vaccination remains the best way to prevent mumps, health officials said. Regarding the outbreak in Spokane, Dr. Sam Artzis, NETCHD’s health officer who is also acting as Spokane County’s interim health officer said, “Mumps outbreaks are something we are seeing across the United States. We urge individuals to make sure that they, and their loved ones, are up to date on the MMR vaccine.” High vaccination rates also ensure people who can’t get the vaccine because of medical conditions are better protected. Mumps is contracted through close, prolonged contact with someone who is symptomatic. Mumps is spread through saliva and mucus, and can pass from person to person through coughing, sneezing, talking or touching an unwashed surface that an infected person has touched. Mumps can cause cold or flu-like symptoms, including facial swelling or pain and tenderness

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o say the relationship between the national media and President Trump is rocky is an understatement. The two have been at odds since Trump announced his bid for the presidency nearly two years ago. What gets missed in the feud, however, is that the “media” is actually the general public, and when Trump’s administration shuts out reporters, they are in fact shutting out the public, the people who elected Trump to serve them. The line between reporting and opinion is blurred more and more every day. Twenty-four hour news channels have to fill their airtime with something, and most times its commentary – not reporting – that is disseminated to the masses. Likewise, bloggers aren’t reporters. They wax poetic on the day’s news with little attention paid to unbiased facts. But the people who get you, our readers, the true story of what your elected officials are doing, are reporters. The White House press corps is there to ask the questions and get the answer for the general public. They don’t do it to serve their own purpose. They do it to keep the people informed on what their government is doing. When Trump undermines the American institution of the free press, he is undermining one of the cornerstones of our democracy. At the same time, when we the public get our news from bloggers and Facebook posts, we are also undermining the institutions of government. The term “media” has come to include newspapers, televisions stations, websites, bloggers and social media. Let’s remember where we all learn the facts: hard-nosed reporters who are doing the work laid out by our Constitution. When you want to know what public officials are doing with your tax dollars, when you want to know how your country is being represented around the world, when you want to know how the government’s actions are going to affect your day-to-day life, be sure to get the facts. And those can only come to light when the work of journalism is respected on both sides. -MCN

No new clothes for me The message that arrived in my personal email was innocuous enough and most likely banal to anyone except a fellow clotheshorse: Fabletics, Kate Hudson’s activewear brand, was advertising their $10 outfit sale. My inner consumer squealed with delight; after all, my current sports bra is so old its potentially one lose thread away from my going full-on-topless-in-the-rain at Woodstock right in the middle of my Walk to No Where on the elliptical. Plus, it would be pleasing to have a pair of gym pants that don’t look like they belong in an early 90’s rap video. However, if Kriss Kross were to make me jump, I could totally do it because said retro pants come S op h i E ’ s with zippers to keep my Tamagotchi safe. CHOICE Anyhow, not that I’ve dated mySophia self, back to the topic at hand. There aldous I was, poised to whip out my debit card and snag that oh-so-stylish and utilitarian workout getup, when my inner voice this time interrupted, declaring, “Hold up!” And I recalled my New Year’s resolution. Earlier this month, with all the lofty proclamations one usually reserves for their social media accounts, I announced on Facebook via an Instagram post that I would buy no new textiles in 2017. Clothes, shoes, jewelry, purses, none of it. If it’s not secondhand, upcycled, or given to me, then it’s not up for consideration. This personal declaration is in part to reconcile my love of clothes and fashion with the huge amount of waste it creates. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 15.1 million tons of textile waste was generated in 2013, of which 12.8 million tons were discarded. There have been efforts to combat the waste by sending it overseas to developing nations, making the United States the biggest exporter of used clothes. However, that model can only last for so long, with the cheap availability of clothes being made in Asia. In a nutshell, fast fashion is unhealthy for our environment and our fellow human beings who make the garments we wear under unfair labor laws. Consider that my rally the troops speech from my high horse. Besides, as you have read leading up to this, I almost fell right off my faulty pony and took a header in the dirt. Not even a month into the New Year and there I was just one click away from check out with a cartful of modish workout clothing I could wear to the bakery so people would think I had earned that big cinnamon roll. My endeavor to jump on the bandwagon of broader consciousness when it comes to fashion and foster a sense of resourcefulness when working with what one has was almost self-sabotaged before it had a chance to start. The funny underside of this is that I would estimate about 95 percent of my wardrobe is already acquisitions from thrift stores, consignment, secondhand shops, etc. My monthly budget is not a See sophie, 5A

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yo u r op i n i on Just how will Trump do it? To the editor, The burning question I have after listening to President Trump’s inaugural speech is how and when is he going to back up his bold words with actions that result in America’s greatness? He said “Mothers and children trapped in poverty in our inner cities; rusted-out factories scattered like tombstones across the landscape of our nation; an education system flush with cash, but which leaves our young and beautiful students deprived of knowledge; and the crime and gangs and drugs that have stolen too many lives and robbed our country of so much unrealized potential. This American carnage stops right here and stops right now.” I didn’t hear anyone in the establishment media report the immediate end to poverty, teachers suddenly earning their paychecks, and gangs stopping their crime and drug use. That’s because it didn’t happen after Trump’s words. I get the populism of President Trump, but I expect that his words have meaning and think the results he promises should actually occur. Otherwise our president is nothing more than a trash talking athlete who lacks the ability to back up his talk with performance on the field. If he points to the stands indicating where the home run ball is going to be hit, he can’t strike out and claim he is the greatest player. Just look at the reality that exists in our own community. Does anyone see the sawmills return-

ing with lumber prices are so low? Are the homeless children suddenly going to have parents and a home? Are the drug houses going to stop selling, people stop using and is stealing for drug money going to end? Please explain what greatness in our community looks like. Then explain what President Trump is going to do to make that greatness occur. -Pete Scobby Newport

Student supports levy To the editor, My name is Sonja Moore, and I am a senior at Newport High School. As a student athlete, I know there are many activities and opportunities that would not be possible for me without the Maintenance and Operations Levy. All of the sports and academic extracurricular activities, such as track and HOSA-Future Health Professionals are funded in part through this levy. The Maintenance and Operations Levy helps with some of the costs associated with transportation for clubs and sports teams. HOSA-Future Health Professionals has leadership conferences and competitions at the state and national level. Without some assistance from this levy, Newport High School’s HOSA chapter would have difficulty attending these educational and interesting events. In addition to extracurricular activities, this levy also allows the Newport School District to offer equipment in classes that would otherwise not be available. Without the levy, our district would not have more than 500 computers and almost 600 new Chromebooks

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President Donald J. Trump became the 45th President of the United States Friday. The next day he took to Twitter to blast media coverage of the size of the inauguration crowds, which Trump claims had the biggest audience ever, if you count online and television viewers worldwide. He even had his press secretary give a press conference in which he berated the media and took no questions. Do you think President Trump is taking the right tone with the media? Yes, they’ve clearly been out to get him from the start. He needs to push back to set the record straight. No, Trump’s contempt for the media hurts American democracy. It shows a contempt for the American public.

usable for classes. As a student at Newport High School who participates in many activities supported by the Maintenance and Operations Levy, I sincerely hope you cast your vote in support of the levy. Please help the Newport School District continue to “Support, Educate, and Inspire, Every Griz, Every Day.” -Sonja Moore Newport High School Student

School levy improves education To the editor, I am currently a junior at Newport High School and have attended the Newport School District since fifth grade. I am involved in sports such as football and wrestling. In addition to sports, I am also a member of Washington Drug Free Youth (WDFY) and HOSA-Future Health Professionals, all of which are supported by our levy. I am writing this letter to express my support of the upcoming Replacement Maintenance and Operations Levy. The levy provides funding for many crucial things in our school district such as: quality instructional programs, extracurricular programs, school safety and security, and facility improvements. In my time in Newport School District I have been fortunate enough to be part of the many assets the levy has provided for my school. It has provided the means for our school district to improve the quality of education students receive, our sports programs, and our community. For example, our schools are equipped with outstanding facilities, quality

staff members, character building extracurricular activities, advanced district technology, and a safe and efficient transportation system. All of these things have drastically improved my overall experience here at Newport High School. I firmly believe the Replacement Maintenance and Operations Levy will allow Newport Schools to continue to grow and improve. I am asking you to vote yes for the Replacement Maintenance and Operations Levy and help the Newport School District to continue to excel. -Kainoah Bowman Newport

Please vote yes on school levy To the editor, My name is Brandon McMeen, and I am a junior at Newport High School. I am asking you to vote yes for the Maintenance and Operations Levy. I have gone to Newport since I was in first grade. I am a part of ASB, radio, video, band, and the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program. These programs have taught me everything that I now love to do, and I look forward to continuing these skills after high school. Without this levy, I could lose many of those things that I love so much about Newport High School, and without this levy students may not get the opportunities to learn skills that they may want and need to pursue opportunities after high school. School is about preparing kids for the future. The future leaders of our county, state, and country are being taught in our schools See letters, 5A

r e a d e r ’ s po l l r e s u lts President Barack Obama delivered his Farewell Address in Chicago on Jan. 10. President-elect Donald Trump faced a wide-ranging press conference the following day Wednesday, Jan. 11 for the first time since July. Which one did you watch? Obama

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Judge adds community service to marijuana sentence By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT - A man who was caught growing marijuana on the Pend Oreille and Stevens County line was sentenced to 90 days in jail, with 60 days converted to community service. Benjamin A. Hankins, 31, pleaded guilty to manufacturing marijuana and was sentenced in Pend Oreille County Superior Court by Judge Jessica Reeves Thursday, Jan. 19. Prosecuting attorney Brooks Clemmons said the case involved a grow operation originally charged in Stevens County. He said GPS revealed that it was actually in Pend Oreille County. Clemmons said he would recommend 30 days in jail and 12 months community custody and drop a criminal trespassing charge in exchange for the plea. He said Hankins had two prior felony convictions, a 2011 Oregon conviction for unlawful possession of marijuana and a 2012 controlled substance violation out of Stevens County. He said the standard sentencing

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vaccine was introduced, though the U.S. has seen periodic outbreaks. Outbreaks are much larger in areas with lower vaccine coverage rates,

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right now. Please vote yes to the maintenance and operations levy. -Brandon McMeen Newport High School Student

Thanks to those who support dance To the editor, As the New Year rolls in, we think about all we have to be grateful for from the past year. I want to express my thanks to all those who have supported the elementary school dance pro-

range for someone with Hankins criminal history was 0-6 months on the manufacturing marijuana charge. Defense attorney Robin McCroskey said Hankins worked for a legal grow operation. She acknowledged there were several illegal things about the grow, but said Hnakins thought he was planting on his parent’s land. McCroskey said Hankins had a full time job at a tire store in Ione and needed to be able to work to pay child support and asked that he be able to do his jail time incrementally. McCroskey said he was done growing marijuana. She added that as a practical matter, the state Department of Corrections wouldn’t provide community custody or probation for a crime like this. Hankins told Reeves he would appreciate any consideration she could give in sentencing. Reeves noted that there had been a year and a half or so that Hankins had stayed out of trouble after his 2012 conviction. “It sounds like you weren’t in the right place at the right time and stepped

in it and here you are,” she said. She agreed he could serve the 30 days incrementally, but declined to sentence him to community custody if it wasn’t going to be enforced. Instead she added 60 days in jail and converted it to 480 hours of community service, with one day credit given for every eight hours worked. She ordered that there be a review in one year to see if the community service had been served. “If you are one hour short, I’ll sign the warrant (for his arrest),” she said. Hankins said he had done community service before and would complete it. “I don’t see any reason not to be optimistic about the future,” she said. In addition to the jail, Reeves ordered $1,000 in legal financial obligations, including $250 in public defender fees. Clemmons asked for restitution and she set a hearing for that. The charges date back to June 2015. Hankins was discovered with 56 rooted marijuana plants and 19 clones, according to the statement of probable cause.

the CDC says.People born after 1957 should review their immunization status and look to see if they have received at least one MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. Individual vaccines for these diseases are no longer available in the United States. It is possible to have a blood test to

check for immunity. Contact a health care provider to learn more about getting an MMR vaccine if needed or to order a blood test to check for immunity. The Northeast Tri County Health Office in Newport can be reached at (509) 447-3131.

grams over the last several years. In particular, the Idaho Community Foundation, the Idaho Commission on the Arts, and the Priest River Community Foundation come to mind. These groups have provided funding for the great sound system we have at Priest River Elementary, video recording equipment, a computer for pre-recording songs, ink for fliers, costumes which enhance students’ performances, and in particular, have provided funds to partially compensate the dance instructor, without which she could not do all these programs. I also want to thank God’s Provision Thrift Shop, the Priest River Elementary

PTO, and the Idaho Hill 5th grade teacher, for providing additional costuming for student performances, as well as the high school seniors who made hair flowers as a senior project, and all the moms who have donated appropriate attire to the PRE dance closet for future use. All these wonderful folks can use your support. You can join or support the foundations and the PTO by going to their websites and clicking onto a link to join or donate. As for the rest, stick your head in some time and says thanks. Anne Wilder Chamberlain, dance instructor Priest River

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large one and that coupled with how I was raised translates into wanting to spend my spare money more on experiences and good times with friends than

making sure the contents of my closet are trendy. Still, the fondness to leaf through fashion magazines and the vast expanses of the internet to try and recreate what I see is one that I don’t plan to give up anytime soon, here’s to accountability and creativity being en vogue.

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b r i e f ly Newport Gun Club reports results NEWPORT – The Newport Gun Club held its third shoot of the season Sunday, Jan. 22. Following are the results: 16-yard: Bret Willner 25, Dan Reijonen 24, Dan Willner 24, Dale Maki 23, Bud Leu 22, John Nelson 22, Phil Flack 21, Pete Jones 21, Chris Yeaw 20, Bill Pickerel 20, Brent Livengood 20, Nick Larson 20, Mark Clark 20, Mike Craddick 20 Youth: Jacob Willner 16, Henry White 16, James Wiese 14 Handicap: Harry Williamson 20, Phil Flack 20, Arlyn Duncan 20, Bret Willner 19, Nick Larson 19, Dan Reijonen 18, Brent Livengood 18, John Nelson 18 Doubles: Bud Leu 35, Harry Williamson 33, Dan Reijonen 32, Arlyn Duncan 32, Leland White 32 Continental: Bud Leu 22, Brent Livengood 21, Michael Compton 19, Dan Reijonen 19

Lady Panthers beat Northport By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick girls basketball team beat Northport for the second time this season, when they were on the road Friday, Jan. 20. The Panthers and Northport are tied for last place in the Northeast 1B North League, behind Republic, Selkirk, Inchelium and Curlew. Cusick jumped out to an early lead 14-4, in the first quarter. They held onto the lead despite 11 points by Northport in the second. Cusick outscored Northport 24-21 in the second half for the 44-36 win. Nicole Stensgar scored 15 for Cusick, and Gracie StrangeOwl added 11. Allison Nomee scored eight, Amy Reijonen scored six, and Talieya Tonasket scored three. Madalyn Whitford scored a free throw. Cusick hosted Republic Saturday, and lost 71-29. Republic is ranked sixth statewide in the 1B division. Republic had a huge first quarter with 22 points, while Cusick scored seven. Republic led 36-18 at the half, and then they outscored Cusick 16-8 in the third. Republic continued to dominate, scoring 19 in the fourth to Cusick’s three. Stensgar led the Panthers with 10 points. Emma Hardie scored eight, Amy Reijonen scored four and Talieya Tonasket and StrangeOwl each added three. Jessica Hankey scored a free throw. The Panthers played Selkirk Tuesday, Jan. 17. See separate story. They host Columbia Friday, Jan. 27 and then travel to Wellpinit Saturday, Jan. 28. Both games start at 6 p.m.

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Grizzlies win two, fall to Freeman By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies boys basketball team played the top ranked team in the Northeast A League last week, losing 72-63 at Freeman Tuesday, Jan. 17. They then bounced back with a pair of wins, beating Deer Park 61-53 and Chewelah 56-46. Freeman had a good first half against Newport, outscoring the Griz 15-7 in the first quarter and 1511 in the second. “I thought we played safe and a little casual in the first half,” Newport coach Jamie Pancho said. “As a team, we were more aggressive in the second half.” Newport was on the short side of a 24-20 third quarter score, then outscored Freeman 25-18 in the final period, pulling to within six points at one point. “We began attacking the paint more in the second half, which opened up our offense a lot,” Pancho said. Koa Pancho grabbed seven rebounds and scored 22 points, Tug Smith scored a dozen, Robby Owen had eight rebounds and a half dozen points. Pancho said Owen played with a lot of intensity for much of the game. Danny Bradbury played hard on defense and started to force a lot of turnovers in the second half, Pancho said. The rest of the week went better, with Newport hosting Deer Park Friday, Jan. 20 in a game dubbed See Grizzlies, 8A

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Priest River sophomore Keegan Hegel, takes a shot Friday against Coeur d’Alene Charter. Priest River won the Intermountain League game 62-30, with Hegel scoring a dozen points.

Spartans beat CDA Charter, Wallace, lose to Moscow

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PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River boys basketball team won an Intermountain League contest with Coeur d’Alene Charter Friday, Jan. 20, getting a 62-30 win at home. “We played very well and our defense contributed to a big win,” Spartan coach Kevin Wylie said. “Offensively we played well, attacking the rim every time down the court.” Through a combination of injuries and sickness, the Spartans were down to just seven players against the Panthers. Spartan scoring was led by Hunter Hartwig, who scored 21 points. Kobie Haggerty scored 17, Keegan Hegel scored a dozen, Brandon McCracken scored six, Thomas Luckey scored five and Dausen O’Brien scored one. The next night the Spartans made the long bus ride to Moscow, where they lost 54-46. “Moscow got out to a 10-1 run early in first quarter,” Wylie said. “Fatigue and a long bus ride played a factor in our slow start.” For most of the game, the Spartans

were down to six players, Robbie Anselmo played just three and a half minutes against Moscow. Still, Wylie said his team competed hard and didn’t give up. “Moscow was a big physical fast team, and I thought we handled them On Deck: Vs. Bonners Ferry: Friday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m. At Kellogg: Saturday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m.

well,” he said. “Other than a few missed possessions, and fatigue I thought that was a winnable game for us.” The Spartans played a non league game at Wallace Monday night, getting a 70-56 win. Priest River got off to a 19-16 first quarter lead, which they extended to a 39-28 halftime lead. Wallace rallied after halftime, making up two of the points but Priest River took control in the fourth, finishing it off with an 18-13 run. The win gives the Spartans an Intermountain League record of 2-1. They have an overall record of 7-6. Priest River will host Bonners Ferry Friday, Jan. 27, then travel to Kellogg for a game Saturday, Jan. 28. Both games start at 7:30 p.m.

Cusick topples Selkirk By Don Gronning Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers boys basketball team used a box and one defense in the first half to contain Selkirk’s high scoring Jacob Couch Tuesday, Jan. 17. In that defense, four members of the team play a zone with one player playing Couch in a man-to-man defense. It worked. Couch was held to just seven points on the night and Cusick beat the conference leading Rangers 51-47 Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Cusick. Cusick coach Rob Seymour said his team played solid defense throughout the game. In the second half they went to a straight zone defense, which almost backfired. “We let them back

in the fourth quarter,” he said. The score was within two points with five seconds left when Colton Hansen went to the free throw line, sinking both shots to put the game away. Cusick led most of the way, getting out to a 13-7 first quarter lead. The Panthers led 28-16 at the half. The game tightened up in the second half, with Cusick outscoring Selkirk 16-15 in the third quarter before Selkirk went on a 16-7 fourth quarter run. Selkirk coach Kelly Cain said his team was flat most of the game. “(Cusick) worked hard defensively and we settled for outside shots,” Cain said. The Rangers made seven of 31 3-point shots. “That’s way too many

3-pointers for us to be taking,” he said. “We weren’t patient enough offensively. Good job by them.” Seymour said Cusick took better care of the ball this game. “We only turned it over nine times,” he said. “It was the cleanest game in a while.” For Cusick, Dylan Hendershott had a dozen points, seven assists and three steals. Hansen scored 12 points and had 10 rebounds. Tanner Shanholtzer scored 11 points and had nine rebounds. Bryce Nomee scored six points. For Selkirk, Ben Avey led scoring with 12 points. Austin Robertson scored 10, Ryan Zimmerman scored nine. Couch and Steven Issakides each scored seven.

Rangers take third at Lewis and Clark By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

SPOKANE – The Selkirk High School wrestling team traveled to Lewis and Clark Saturday, Jan. 21, taking third place overall out of 14 schools. In the first dual the Rangers faced of against Walla Walla. At 126, Ryan Issikides pinned his Walla Walla opponent in the first round at 1:23. Calvin Rood, 132, pinned his wrestler in the second round with 1.2 seconds left on the clock. Zayren Bubb, 138, followed suit, also pinning his opponent in the second round with 1.2 seconds left on the clock. At 145-pounds and

152-pounds, Tristan Chantry pinned his opponent in the first round at 1:23 and Burt Barnett lost by a pin. At 160-pounds, Hunter Carmen pinned his wrestler in the second round. Jared Taft, 182, pinned his opponent in the first round with 1:43 left on the clock. Wyatt Stoddard, 195, and Quentin White, 220, got byes that round and three kids from different schools represented Selkirk to fill their weight divisions. One of the wrestlers from Ferris High School even opted to wear a camouflage singlet to represent Selkirk. In the second round See rangers, 8A

s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Thursday, Jan. 26 Selkirk Boys Basketball vs. Northwest Christian: 6 p.m. - Northwest Christian

Friday, Jan. 27 Priest River Wrestling at North Idaho Rumble: 3 p.m. - Coeur d’Alene High School Newport Girls Basketball vs. Riverside: 5:45 p.m. - Riverside High School Cusick Girls Basketball vs. Columbia: 6 p.m. Cusick High School Priest River Girls Basketball vs. Bonners Ferry: 6 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School

Selkirk Wrestling at Republic: Noon - Republic High School Selkirk Girls Basketball vs. Columbia: 4:30 p.m. - Columbia High School Selkirk Boys Basketball vs. Columbia: 6 p.m. - Columbia High School Cusick Girls Basketball vs. Wellpinit: 6 p.m. Wellpinit High School Cusick Boys Basketball vs. Wellpinit: 7:15 p.m. Wellpinit High School Priest River Boys Basketball vs. Kellogg: 7:30 p.m. - Kellogg High School

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

Newport Girls Basketball vs. Colville: 5:45 p.m. - Colville High School

Cusick Boys Basketball vs. Columbia: 7:30 p.m. Cusick High School

Selkirk Girls Basketball vs. Inchelium: 6 p.m. - Inchelium High School

Priest River Boys Basketball vs. Bonners Ferry: 7:30 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School

Newport Boys Basketball vs. Colville: 7:30 p.m. - Colville High School

Saturday, Jan. 28 Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School Priest River Wrestling at North Idaho Rumble: 9 a.m. - Coeur d’Alene High School

Selkirk Boys Basketball vs. Inchelium: 7:30 p.m. - Inchelium High School Priest River Girls Basketball vs. Kellogg: 7:30 p.m. - Kellogg High School

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Lady Grizzlies Lady Spartans fall to Coeur d’Alene Charter take home trophy at Rumble at the River By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

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SPOKANE - Newport High School girls’ wrestling had two tournaments last weekend the first being Rumble at the River in the Spokane Convention Center Friday, Jan. 20, where ten teams competed and Newport brought home their first place tournament team trophy. The Lady Grizzlies finished with a score of 45 overall. “It’s a nice feeling to be able to compete with schools such as Lakeside, East Valley, and Mary Walker who have been taking girls to the state finals for 7-10 years now,” says coach Scott Pillers. The girls were put in a round robin style bracket, meaning they wrestle every girl in their respective weight bracket. Sierra Mason went undefeated on the day 3-0 taking first at 170-pounds. Tessa Pillers went 2-1 to take first at 130-pounds and Megan Mason went 1-2 on the day to bring home third place. On Saturday, Jan. 21, Newport banded together with some other schools in the area to create a dual team in order to compete at the Girls’ Washington Dream Duals. Newport was able to fill all the weights but two and was quite successful, winning three out of four duals. “Our renegade team’s first dual was against West Valley, with the final score at 48-30 in the favor of our small town girls who banned together,” says Pillers. The next dual against Kelso ended in the team’s favor as well with a final score of 56-30. The third dual didn’t end quite as the girls had hoped with Warden winning 40-33. “All we needed was one match to go the other way and we could have been undefeated on the day,” says Pillers. The final dual of the day was against White River and the small town girls did it yet again winning 42-22, and causing the renegade team to take second place. “Taking home second place was great for our small town girls showing them that even small teams can be competitive,” says Pillers. The Lady Grizzlies traveled to Chewelah Tuesday, Jan. 24 after deadline. The will go on to sub-regionals at Warden Feb. 4 (TBD).

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River girls basketball team lost a hard fought game against Coeur d’Alene Charter Friday night at home. CDA Charter came out on top 38-26, after a close first three quarters. On Deck:

Vs. Bonners Ferry: Friday, Jan. 27, 6 p.m. At Kellogg: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.

Coeur d’Alene Charter led 3-2 at the end of the first quarter, but Priest River scored six to Coeur d’Alene’s three in the second to lead 8-6 going into the half. Both teams had a big third quarter with the Spartans scoring 12 and Coeur d’Alene scoring 15, but a 17-6 fourth quarter gave Coeur d’Alene the win. Morgan DeMent led the Spartans with eight points. Melissa Krampert scored five, Elizabeth Downs scored four and Randi Potthoff and Rachel Akre each scored three. Genevieve Hurd scored two and Kara Fink added a free throw. The Spartans have a week off and then host Bonners Ferry Friday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m., and travel to Kellogg Tuesday, Jan. 31 to play at 7:30 p.m.

Spartans establish dominance at Timberlake By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

TIMBERLAKE – Priest River wrestling was back at Timberlake Saturday, Jan. 21, for the Van Tuinstra Duals and they meant business. The Spartans lost to the Tigers during the War of the Waters earlier this month, but came in fourth place overall at the duals, beating out Lake City and Bonners Ferry. Lady Spartan Enara Seiler, 119, a foreign exchange student from Spain, earned a second place medal in the tournament, beating her opponent 8-4. Reinie Proctor, a first year wrestler, won third place. “She is as tough and as hard working as any of the guys we have,” says Priest river Lamanna wrestling coach Jesse Hellinger. “She has respect from everyone, and I mean everyone in our program. She

is fearless.” Proctor, 164, won her match, pinning her opponent from East Valley and causing her father to jump out of his chair with excitement on the sidelines, according to Hellinger. “I hope more girls see what Reinie and Enara are doing and so that we see double the numbers in girls participation with this sport,” says Hellinger. Spartans Noah Jamison, 162, and Trevor Rusho, 170, went undefeated, with Rusho achieving five pins over his various opponents. “Simply put, he is a great testament to what a high school student should be,” Hellinger says. “Academically solid, involved in numerous activities, and a great captain that leads by example. An all American teenage kid.” Next, Priest River will travel to Coeur D’Alene High School for the North Idaho Rumble Friday, Jan. 27, 3 p.m.

Lady Griz hit losing streak By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport girls basketball team had a rough week, losing three games, but all of them were close. The Griz are in seventh place in the Northeast A League, ahead of Riverside. Medical Lake leads the league, undefeated at 10-0. Newport traveled to Freeman Tuesday, Jan. 17, and lost 42-36. Freeman led 19-10 at the end of the first half, and added two to their lead with nine in the second. Newport outscored the Scotties 9-5 in the third and 10-9 in the fourth, but couldn’t overcome the first half deficit. Cydni Lewis scored 10 for Newport, followed by Jocelin Nenema with nine. Stephanie Huang scored six, Madi Hofstee scored five and Julie Schoener scored four.

Jalin Earl added two for Newport. Newport hosted Deer Park Friday, Jan. 20, and lost by one point in overtime. Newport led 9-5 at the end of the first, but Deer Park had a big second quarter with 11, while holding Newport to four. Newport came back strong after halftime, scoring 18 points in the third, to lead 31-27. Deer Park rallied in the fourth with 11 points to Newport’s seven, tying the game up at 38 at the end of regulation. The game went into OT, and Deer Park’s Ellie Pierce scored on a 10-foot bank shot in the final seconds for the win. Schoener led Newport with 16 points. Lewis scored eight, Nenema scored seven, and Huang added four. Audrey Price scored three, and Earl and Hofstee both scored two apiece. It was another

squeaker when Newport traveled to Chewelah Saturday. The Grizzlies lost 4642. The difference came On Deck: At Riverside: Friday, Jan. 27, 5:45 p.m. At Colville: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 5:45 p.m.

early in the game. Chewelah jumped out to an 8-4 lead in the first quarter. Both team scored 10 in the second quarter, and 18 in the second half. Lewis scored 12 for Newport, and Price and Nenema each scored 10. Sammy Siemsen scored six, and Hofstee and Schoener each added two. The Grizzlies hosted Medical Lake Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They travel to Riverside Friday, Jan. 27, and then travel to Colville Tuesday, Jan. 31. Both games start at 5:45 p.m.

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Priest River’s Elizabeth Downs goes up for a shot against Coeur d’Alene Charter Friday night. Downs scored four for Priest River. Coeur d’Alene Charter won 38-26.

Cusick on winning streak By Don Gronning Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers boys basketball team started the week right, with a win over rival Selkirk Tuesday (see separate story), then went on to beat Northport 55-41 Friday, Jan. 20 and Republic 43-38 at home Saturday, Jan. 21. The game at Northport started close, with the teams tied at 13 at the end of the first quarter. Cusick started to get a lead in the second quarter and went into the half up 30-29. The Panthers broke it open in the second half when they outscored Northport 11-6 in the third quarter and added to the lead in the fourth to take the 55-41 Northeast 1B North conference win. Cusick coach Rob Sey-

mour said his team only turned the ball over nine times. “If we take care of the ball, we’re good,” Seymour said. He said he challenged his players at halftime. “I challenged them to play defense,” he said. “They stepped it up.” Dylan Hendershott led Cusick scoring with 16 points. Colton Hansen scored 15 and Bryce Nomee had 11 for the Panthers. The next night the Panthers were at home against Republic. “It was a close game,” Seymour said. “We played a good first half but didn’t shoot well in the second half.” The Panthers dominated the first half, taking a 27-16 halftime lead. The second half was ugly, with Republic outscoring the Panthers 12-7

in the third quarter. The Panthers clamped down for the final quarter, but were still outscored 10-9. Hendershott had 13 points and Hansen scored 10 points. Hansen suffered a hand injury and may miss games, Seymour said. “He has a doctor appointment today,” Seymour said Monday. The win gives Cusick an 8-5 league record. They are in third place behind Inchelium (84) and Selkirk (10-3). Selkirk has an overall record of 8-9. The Panthers are winding down the league season. They will host Columbia Friday, Jan. 28 and wind up regular season play with a game at Wellpinit Saturday, Jan. 29. The Columbia game will start at 7:30 p.m. and Wellpinit at 7:15 p.m.

Lady Rangers sit in second place By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk girls basketball team added three wins to their record this past week. They beat Cusick Tuesday. (See separate story.) They then beat Curlew and Northport in league games on Friday and Saturday. They are 10-3 in league play, behind Republic, and 15-3 overall. Curlew led 11-10 heading into the second quarter Friday, but Selkirk dominated the rest of the game. The Rangers led 23-15 at the half, and outscored Curlew 28-15 in the second half. Jenna Couch led the Rangers with 20 points. Gabi Rick added 10. Ellen Huttle scored seven, Whitney Dawson scored six and Allison Petrich scored four. Shelby Rood added three and Bree Dawson scored a free throw. Selkirk had 30 rebounds and nine turnovers, while Curlew had 22 rebounds and 19 turnovers. Selkirk demolished Northport Saturday, beating the last placed team 61-20. Selkirk led 19-7 at the

end of the first quarter, and 39-10 at the half. Selkirk outscored Northport 13-3 in the third and 9-7 in the fourth. Rick led the Rangers with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Whitney Dawson On Deck: At Columbia: Saturday, Jan. 28, 4:30 p.m. At Inchelium: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6 p.m.

scored 11, Bree Dawson scored eight and Couch added seven. Huttle scored four, and Emma Avey and Alva Engquist each scored three. Allison Petrich added a free throw. The Rangers have a week off and then travel to Columbia Saturday, Jan. 28, to play at 4:30 p.m. They then travel to Inchelium Tuesday, Jan. 31, to play at 6 p.m., the last game of the regular season.

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Newport boys seize wins at Clearwater By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

PULLMAN – Newport High School boys’ wrestling team participated in the Clearwater Classic Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21, losing to Potlatch and Medical Lake, but Jed Cupp took fifth place, Gage Seger took fourth and Nate Allen made it to the finals, taking second place. “The Clearwater Classic was tough, especially Friday with the dual format,” says coach Adrian Bojorquez. “We really could have done better against both teams we lost to (Medical Lake and Potlatch), if we had all of our guys.” Once Tyler Ward’s match took place, in the 138-pound division, Bojorquez says he knew that

Ward would have to get a pin in order for the Grizzlies to score a win. “So, all the pressure was on Tyler but he didn’t know it,” Bojorquez says. “Tyler fought off of his back several times in the first two periods. At the start of the third period he was down by about 10 points. I always preach to the kids that if we can take our opponents to the third period we will always have a chance to get the win.” Ward was hard to pin, according to Bojorquez, and he took advantage of his opponent’s mistake that didn’t finish the match when he had a chance. Ward got the match within three points, than gave up a reversal making it a five-point match. It was obvious his opponent was exhausted with about

45 seconds left and Ward got a reversal and put his opponent on his back. This tied the match up, but Ward finished the match with about 20 seconds left by getting the pin. “It was exciting for the parents more than the kids, because the parents knew the score, but the kids had no idea,” Bojorquez says. “Our guys are in fantastic shape and are usually pushing the pace while others are start falling behind from being tired.” Day two of the tournament on Saturday proved one of the tougher days his wrestlers faced and a successful one, says Bojorquez. Cupp had a tough opponent from Pullman that he already had beat earlier in the day. Cupp ground out

Selkirk, Newport face off at mix and match By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

SELKIRK – The Selkirk High School wrestling team hosted a mix and match tournament Tuesday, Jan. 17, inviting several schools including south Pend Oreille County opponent Newport. Kettle Falls, Republic/ Curlew, Colville’s Junior Varsity and Northwest Christian (NWC) also attended. Ryan Issakides, 126, beat Newport’s Nate Allen 8-5 and went on to pin his NWC opponent. Allen went on to beat Selkirk’s Calvin Rood, 138, who went on to pin Newport’s Tyler Ward. At 138 pounds Selkirk’s Zayren Bubb pinned Colton Malsbury from Newport. Selkirk’s Burt Barnett, 145, won his match against Republic/Curlew, pinning his opponent in the third round. The Rangers Tristan Chantry, pinned Jesse Young of Newport and he also pinned an opponent from Republic/Curlew. Selkirk’s Hunter Carmen, 170, had one match, beating his NWC opponent 6-3. At 170-pounds, Selirk’s Chase Miller lost to NWC by a few points. Jared Taft, 182, won all three of his matches by pins. Wyatt Stoddard, 195, pinned his

Republic/Curlew opponent with nine seconds on the clock and went on to pin a Colville wrestler with 10 seconds left ton the clock. At 120 pounds, Newport’s Gage Seger found victory over Colville, 5-2, and went on to pin an opponent from NWC. Newport’s Tessa Pillers, 130, won by pin over her Republic/Curlew opponent. “Our best match was Nate Allen versus Ryan Issakides,” says Newport Coach Adrian Bojoquez. “Ryan is a senior and a B state champ and has performed well all season at several tournaments. Nate Allen is a freshman and has had some tough setbacks, but he always shows up and makes the matches against the toughest opponents exciting. “Gage Seger had the most success and did exactly what he was supposed to do against the competition he faced. I would have like him to score more points or get a pin against his Colville opponent, but he just couldn’t figure out how to get his opponent of his back,” says Bojorquez. “The Colville kid was tough, had pride in himself and didn’t have any quit in him. We had a fun evening and the kids worked hard and supported each other win or lose.”

Lady Rangers defeat Cusick CUSICK – The Selkirk girls basketball team beat Cusick in a Northeast 1B North League game Tuesday, Jan. 17. The Rangers came out on top 43-28 after a close first half. Cusick outscored Selkirk 13-12 in the first quarter, but Selkirk pulled ahead by

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and had a difficult time finding a way to score. Allen was the aggressor in the match, taking all the shots, but his opponent found a way to score off of Allen’s offense. Bojorquez adds that Allen will continue to be a tough opponent for anybody he faces. “The boys continue to amaze me with how much they are improving,” Bojorquez says. “I am very proud of how they did this weekend. One thing we need to work on is finishing a tournament well after taking a loss. In a tournament format it’s not about the individual, it is about the team and how can I help the team place higher in the tournament? A handful of the guys place too much impor-

tance on not making it to the finals and not on how they can benefit the team the most by finishing the tournament well in spite of not getting what they want. “All in all the tournament was a great preparation for the post season because of the two day format and having to make weight two days in a row. We still have a ton of work to do in order to be successful in the next two weeks, and the kids know it. So we will work hard the next few weeks in order to continue to accomplish our goals.” The Grizzlies traveled to Chewelah for a rescheduled tournament Tuesday, Jan. 24. The results for that meet will be in next week’s newspaper.

Selkirk boys 2-1 on week By Don Gronning Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers boys basketball team rebounded from a loss to Cusick Tuesday (see separate story) to beat Curlew 66-39 and Northport 63-34. The Rangers had little trouble with either Curlew or Northport, both Northeast 1B North conference opponents. “Against both Curlew and Northport we shut them down in the second half after close games in the first half,” Selkirk coach Kelly Cain said. “We were able to continue on offensively while shutting them down defensively.”

Against Curlew, the Rangers got out to a hard fought 16-13 first quarter lead Friday, Jan. 20, at Curlew. The teams played a 16-16 second quarter and Selkirk was up 32-29 at the half. Jacob Couch led Cusick scoring with 13 points. Austin Robertson scored 15 points and Ryan Zimmerman scored 11, as did Steven Issakides. It was a similar story the next night at Selkirk when they played Northport. Selkirk got a 13-11 first quarter lead, which they extended to a 32-27 halftime lead. The Rangers put the game away in the third quarter, holding Northport to just three points,

while adding 17 to their lead. They didn’t let Northport score much more in the final quarter – just four points – while scoring plenty themselves to take the 63-34 win. Scoring was again spread around, with eight Selkirk players getting on the scoreboard, led by Couch with 29 points. Robertson scored 16 and Zimmerman had seven points. The Rangers will finish the regular season with road games. Thursday, Jan. 26, they go to Northwest Christian for a game. Saturday, Jan. 28, they play at Columbia. Both games start at 6 p.m.

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against Rogers High School, every Selkirk wrestler was victorious in their respective matches, except Quentin White, who was pinned. In the third round Selkirk took on Rogers again, with Issikides continuing his winning streak. Rood took a hard hit and had to injury default. Bubb lost his match 5-2. Chantry pinned his opponent in the first round with 1:03 on the clock and Barnett lost by a pin. Carmen achieved a pin in the third round, and Taft also won by a pin in the second round. Stoddard took down his opponent with a pin in the first round and White got a bye. In the fourth round going up against Lewis and Clark High School, Issikides pinned his opponent with 30 seconds left on the clock and Rood had a first round

pin. Bubb was triumphant with a score of 10-6 and Chantry pinned his opponent at 53 seconds. Barnett fought hard and lost by points. Carmen pinned his wrestler in the second round and Taft lost by a pin. Stoddard gained a pin in the first round On Deck: At Republic: Saturday, Jan. 28, noon

and White lost by a pin. In the fifth and final round, Selkirk battled Kamiakin High School of Kennewick. Issikides was victorious, as was Bubb, Chantry, Carmen, and Stoddard. Rood, White, and Barnett lost by pins and Taft injury defaulted. The Rangers traveled to Wilbur on Tuesday after deadline. Look for those results in next week’s newspaper. Saturday, Jan. 28, Selkirk will travel to Republic for a tournament at noon.

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the first two periods and in the third period pulled away as the Pullman wrestler began to get tired, especially while Cupp picked up the pace. At the end Cupp’s opponent was just too exhausted to do anything but lie there as Cupp worked for a turn. Gage Seger had a very tough opponent from Clarkston. According to Bojorquez, Seger made a small mistake very early in the match and his opponent capitalized on the mistake, pinning Seger in the very early stages of the first period. “In spite of the disappointing loss, Gage will bounce back and grow and he learned a tremendous amount,” Bojorquez says. Allen had a very tough opponent from Clarkston

“The Battle of the North.” Newport won that game 61-53, matching Deer Park’s intensity. “We rebounded well, got stops when we needed, as well as points when we needed,” Pancho said. Each team had their share of runs making an exciting game. Pancho said Newport is playing well on both ends of the court – offensively and defensively. Owen had a great weekend, Pancho said. “He rebounded well, occupied their big guys, and scored for us,” Pancho said. Newport guards Koa Pancho and Bradbury began to penetrate Deer Park’s zone well, and that changed the offensive scheme a little. “We were able to get the ball to the paint, which translated to higher percentage shots, as well as free throws,” Pancho said. The Grizzlies forced a dozen turnovers. Pancho

and Bradbury had three steals each, and Tug Smith got two steals. Pancho, Owen and Owen Leslie also ended up with seven rebounds apiece. The momentum carried over into Saturday’s game at Chewelah. Newport only let Chewelah score two points in the first quarter and took a 25-17 halftime lead. “Defensively, we started fast, and I was proud of the way our guys played,” Pancho said. “Like Deer Park, Chewelah made runs at us, and hit key shots.” Newport outrebounded Chewelah 38-31 and forced 15 turnovers, while giving up six turnovers for the game. “We didn’t shoot great On Deck: At Riverside: Friday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. At Colville: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.

from the floor – 30 percent – and were 21 for 36 at the line. Considering those numbers, I was proud of

our guys and their effort,” he said. “Adam Moorhead and Tug Smith did a great job off of the bench for us. Their energy and ability to be a threat on both ends of the floor added depth to our team.” Kade Zorica did a good job running the point and was able to get to the free throw line and find open guys off of pick and rolls. “He made good decisions with the ball. I thought Robby again played great for us, pulling down five offensive boards and finishing with 16 points.” Pancho said the team seems to improve daily. They currently are in third place in the Northeast A League with a 7-3 record. They trail Medical Lake (82) and Freeman (10-0). The Grizzlies hosted Medical Lake Tuesday after the newspaper deadline. We’ll have results next week. They will travel down the road to Riverside for a game Friday, Jan. 27. They will also be away at Colville Tuesday, Jan. 30.

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Guns: One proposed bill would prohibit keeping database of pistol buyers From Page 1A

possessing or accessing firearms by issuing “extreme risk protection orders” at the request of police or families of gun owners. For the court to issue a

protection order the defendant must be proven to be a significant danger to him or herself or to others by exhibiting mental illness or violent behavior. The protection would last one year, subject to

Critters, cruddy weather, and THC free discussed at Ione council IONE – It was back to business after the holidays for the Ione Town Council at their monthly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 4. Council member Ken Timmreck said he would review correspondence from the United States Department of Agriculture looking for nominations to several different committees. The Ione Airport is closed until April 1 due to inclement weather and upkeep, according to council member John Redinger. For the fire report, Timmreck said the ione Fire Hall is experiencing problems with skunks. A live trap will be set and mothballs have been distributed around the building. Before the meeting was adjourned, Timmreck noted the Pend Oreille Cannabis Company has several lotions that do not contain THC that helps with arthritis pain.

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Wednesday, Feb. 1 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Basic Computer Class: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, call 509-442-3030 for reservations County Commissioner Steve Kiss Office Hours: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Library Weight Watchers: 6 p.m. Weigh-in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

appeal by the defendant. The measure also allows for petitioners to apply for renewal of the order for an additional year. Perhaps the biggest anti-gun proposal since the passing of the initiative is an assault weapons ban proposed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson. HB 1134 would prohibit the sale of assault-type weapons and high-capacity magazines in Washington State. A 2013 senate bill, banning the sale of assault weapons, SB 5737, died in committee that session. Wednesday, Jan. 18, Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) filed HB 1387, which proposes enhanced background checks and special licenses for assault-type weapons. “Not everyone is a dangerous person,” Jinkins said. “But let’s make sure people who buy assault weapons are not.” This bill would act as fallback legislation if Ferguson’s assault weapons ban fails to advance, said Dave Workman, Bellevue, senior editor of TheGunMag.com. “How many background checks does somebody need to go through?” Workman asked. “You already need one to buy any firearm in Washington. Having a second background check to purchase semi-automatic rifles is kind of silly.”

Rep. Matt Shea (RSpokane Valley), author of several gun-related bills this session, has proposed HB 1380 to repeal what Initiative 594 placed into law — the requirement that background checks be made for every gun sale and transfer, even if the firearm is being returned to the owner. Rep. Brian Blake (DAberdeen) has sponsored HB 1181, which would prohibit the Department of Licensing from keeping a database of records of applications to purchase pistols or of pistol transfers and sales. Rep. David Taylor (R-Moxee) proposed a similar bill, HB 1190, which would also eliminate the database, but did not reference records acquired from sales. Mitch Barker, executive director of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, says law enforcement officers investigating gun crimes make inquires of the DOL

database daily. “That database is essential to law enforcement both for investigative purposes and to return stolen firearms,” Barker said. Two bills concerning firearm storage have also been introduced. HB 1122, sponsored by Rep. Ruth Kagi (D-Seattle) would require gun sellers to offer to sell a locked box, lock or a device that prevents the gun from discharging with every gun sale. The bill is intended to address the unsafe storage of firearms. HB 1270, sponsored by Rep. Mark Harmsworth (R-Mill Creek), would provide a sales tax exemption on firearm safety products. But it’s impossible for law enforcement to ensure that firearms are stored safely without infringing upon other rights, Workman argued. “You can’t just willynilly dictate to people how to store firearms

because there’s no way to enforce it constitutionally,” Workman said, citing the Fourth amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects Americans from unreasonable search and seizure. “We’re not talking about guns. We’re talking about personal privacy.” Gun rights are not just a partisan issue, because everyone has a right bear arms, Halle maintains. “That doesn’t come from the Constitution and it doesn’t come from a permission slip,” Halle said. “We have a human right to defend ourselves.” (This story is part of a series of news reports from the Washington State Legislature provided through a reporting internship sponsored by the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation. Reach reporter Enrique Pérez de la Rosa at perezenrique17@gmail. com)

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Still time to nominate Citizen of the Year PRIEST RIVER – It’s not too late to recognize a deserving individual who stands out for service to the community in 2016 by nominating them for Priest River’s Citizen of the Year. Anyone is eligible for Citizen of the Year, with the exception of current Priest River Chamber of Commerce Board members.

Nominations will be accepted until Tuesday, Jan. 31. Submit nominations in writing to the Chamber office in the Beardmore Building, mail to P.O. Box 929, Priest River, ID 83856, or email to prchamber@conceptcable.com. The Citizen of the Year will be selected by the Chamber of Commerce Board.

Scott issues apology, still no committee appointments BOISE – Idaho Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, posted a statement of “reconciliation” on her Facebook page last week, following her being stripped of committee appointments by Speaker of the House Scott Bedke. Scott was relieved of her committee appointments after saying on the House floor that only female legislators who “spread their legs” advance in leadership. The comment set off a firestorm of media coverage. Scott issued a statement just before the Republican Caucus meeting Wednesday, Jan. 18. “There is a pressing need for the House to bring about reconciliation that is badly needed and that, I trust, we all desire. Allowing the circumstances surrounding me to spin further out of control will not serve the interests of the House or the people of Idaho. Our constituents deserve better than for us to continue being sidetracked by things that don’t affect them,” she wrote. “In retrospect, I should have chosen my words more carefully. I apologize, to every member of House, again, for not being more careful. I commit to be more diligent in speaking in the voice and words of a statesman in all of my conversations. “As part of our joint effort I hope the whole House can find ways to keep the sphere of offense from growing any further. As that sphere grows it will only create further division. That will serve no one. I have sought to apologize to several Representatives in personal meetings. I am prepared to meet privately with anyone who, like me, wants to reach full reconciliation. “From Speaker Bedke and the rest of Leadership, I request application of your best leadership skills to bring about the reconciliation that is needed. Please encourage every Representative to work to bring the House back into order so we can tend to our real business. Specifically, I ask that Leadership work with everyone to keep this whole thing from spinning further out of control.” On Thursday, Scott objected to a standard motion to waive the full reading of a bill, according to the Spokesman-Review, forcing the clerk of the House to read House Bill 1 in full before it could be taken up. Scott told the newspaper that her objection was to further transparency in government, not slow down the process.

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Sub area planning meetings begin in Usk USK – Pend Oreille County’s Cusick/Usk Urban Growth Area Sub Area Planning steering committee holds its first meeting Friday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. at the Usk Community Center. The purpose of the group is to prepare a sub-area plan for the Cusick/Usk area, making it “shovel ready” for any potential industrial businesses. The group will categorize properties that are suitable for

development, and those that are not, as well as document all infrastructure such as fiber, power, water/ sewer and transportation. According to county commissioner Mike Manus and contracted planner Greg Dorhn, the steering committee is comprised of Manus, former Cusick Mayor Bob Spencer, Glen Nenema or Ray Pierre of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, PUD

General Manager Colin Willenbrock, Kurt Vaagen of Vaagen Bros. Lumber, Port Manager Kelly Driver, EDC Director Jamie Wyrobek, Planning commissioner vice chairwoman Judy Ashton, planning commissioner Paul Edgren, Ponderay Newsprint manager Myron Johnson, Usk community representative Tom Frisque, and at-large member Fred Willenbrock.

Deputies go home Suspect in shooting not yet charged By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

COEUR D’ALENE – The two Bonner County sheriff’s deputies shot while serving an arrest warrant near Blanchard last week are home from the hospital. Deputy Justin M. Penn, 30, who was listed in good condition last week, was released from Kootenai Health on Thursday, Jan. 19. Deputy Michael Gagnon, 53, who had been listed in serious condition, was released from the hospital Monday, Jan. 23. “Several local law enforcement and fire

agencies showed their support by participating in a vehicle procession from Kootenai Health to his home,” according to a press release from the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, the lead agency investigating the shooting. Prior to working for the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office, where he’s been for about a year and nine months, Gagnon worked for the Priest River Police Department for about two years, according to the PRPD. The suspect, Adam Foster, is in “good” condition and is still at Kootenai Health.

Foster allegedly opened fire on the deputies Monday, Jan. 16, while they were serving an arrest warrant to him at his home on Mountain View Road, just west of Blanchard. A third deputy, William T. Craffey, 47, was on the call but not shot. Foster was served a warrant of detention while in the hospital Saturday evening. The warrant only relates to the warrant the deputies were trying to serve the day of the shooting. Foster had not yet been charged with any crimes relating to the shooting as

of Monday afternoon. His arrest warrant was sealed by the courts prior to the shooting and remains sealed. However, according to the Spokesman-Review, Foster had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants for battery issued Jan. 14, 2016, and several minor traffic violations. Foster is expected to make a full recovery. According to Det. Dennis Stinebaugh of the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, now that the deputies have been released medically, investigators will begin scheduling interviews with them, as of Tuesday.

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EWU Dean’s List out CHENEY – The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University for their academic achievements in the fall quarter. To make the Dean’s List, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better out of a perfect 4.0. Melyssa Carlson, Nikolas Graham, Kelcey Hanson, Sydney Hearnden, Nathalie Hostutler, Courtney Johnson, Taylor Lewis, James Rainey, Tiara Siek, Tiffany Thomas, Melyssa Carlson, Nikolas Graham, all of Newport, were named to the Dean’s List. Destiny McGuire, Zachary Read and Tiffany Yarber, all from Cusick, made the Dean’s List. Lorianne Storms of Ione and Tessa DeMers and Andrew Huddleston, both from Priest River, also made Dean’s List.

Women’s health group meets Jan. 28 PRIEST RIVER – Inside Out, a new faith-based women’s health group, will meet Saturday, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m., at Infinity Cafe in Priest River. All females, teens and older, are welcome. New Song, a faith-based connect group, will have a special speaker Friday, Feb. 3, from 10 a.m. - noon, at House of the Lord church, in Oldtown. Monie Lotze, who pastors Victory Faith in Spokane, with her husband, Craig, will be the featured speaker. Monie loves to bring the word of the gospel that sets women free and empowers them to flourish in every season of life, according to a news release from the group. For more information about each group, call or text Cindy at 208-6912003.

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NEWPORT – There are a number of opportunities to be involved in local theatre coming up at the Pend Oreille Playhouse. Auditions for the children’s play “On A Turtle’s Back” are Monday, Jan. 30, and Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 3:30 p.m. for thirdsixthth graders. Performances are March 24-26. Rehearsals will begin Feb. 2; rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:30-5:30 p.m. For ages 14-years-old and up, auditions for “Legally Blonde, The Musical” are Monday, March 27, and Monday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. Performances are June 16-25. Rehearsals begin April 10 - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. For more information, contact the playhouse at 509-447-9900.

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Learning a new skill Rita Runberg, left, and Dixie Howard knit at the Priest River Senior Center on a Thursday morning. Howard has been teaching knitting for the last three years. Classes are free. Just show up Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. through February.

Gardening series begins Feb. 9 NEWPORT - The WSU/Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners announce their gardening classes for 2017. The first of the series will be “Ready, Set, Garden” presented by local super gardener Dr. Clay Kersting on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the WSU Extension Office, 227 S. Garden Avenue in Newport. Dr. Kersting will discuss seed selection, a seed starting timeline, and preparing the garden soil for planting. He will also offer tips from watering to weeding to lowering the maintenance chores in a garden. Kersting is well known throughout the county for his prize winning produce entered each year in the Pend Oreille County Fair. The cost for the class is $5 for community members and $3 for Master Garden-

ers. All funds raised from the class will be used by the local Master Gardener Foundation to provide gardening education programs to the community. Pre-register by calling the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 509-447-2401 to provide contact information should the class schedule change and ensure adequate materials for all participants will be available. The next class in the series will cover Tomatoes: Growing to Harvesting. It will be co-sponsored by WSU Pend Oreille County Extension Master Gardeners and WSU Kalispel Extension and will be held at the Camus Center in Usk. For complete details and a class schedule contact Dixie Chichester d.chichester@wsu.edu at 509-447-6453.

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11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

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

Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-9466131 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Saturday, Jan. 28

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

INside out, faith-based women’s health group: 10 a.m. to noon - Infinity Cafe, Priest River

Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Priest River Library

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208623-5626 for locations

Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Live Music: 6 p.m. - Hospitalty House, Newport

Sunday, Jan. 29

Thursday, Jan. 26

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

Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown

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

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 Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

Monday, Jan. 30

Tuesday, Jan. 31 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Wednesday, Feb. 1 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-447-0775.

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

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

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

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

Friday, Jan. 27 New Song, faith-based ladies group: 10 a.m. House of the Lord Church Books Out Back: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Meeting

Computer Basics for Adults: 10 a.m. to Noon Newport Library Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick:

Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Oreille Rock and Gem Club: 6 p.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River Calispel Post 217: 6 p.m. American Legion in Cusick BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

CUSICK – The new adult STEM (Science, Technology, and Engineering & Math) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) programs at the Calispel Valley Library will kick off Saturday, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m. in the Cusick Community Center and will last about an hour or so. Refreshments will be served. The program, “Pushing the Limits,” is essentially, “Book club meets science café.” Adult attendees read a pre-announced popular book selection, (reading the book is not required to attend the program) then come to the library for an event in which they discuss the book and then watch and discuss a short human interest video where scientific ideas touched on in the book intersect everyday life. The first book will be “When the Killing’s Done,” by T.C. Boyle. Free copies of the book are available from the Calispel Valley Library. For more information, contact the library at 800-366-3654 or email pamt@pocld.org.

Soroptimist Girl of the Month NEWPORT - Laurel Behrend is International Soroptimists of Newport’s Girl of the Month for Behrend January. Her mother, Karen Behrend, is a math teacher at Newport High School and her father works at the paper mill in Usk. Both of her brothers went on to Washington State University (WSU), and she will follow them after high school graduation in June. “My parents have lived in Newport for 25 years, and all of us kids have gone through school in this district,” says Behrend. “I’ve loved growing up here and this year especially, I wanted to get more involved in the community.” Behrend ran for president of the National Honor Society and has been working this year to make the organization’s presence more known in the school and community. She has been involved in

Washington Drug Free Youth since sixth grade, and has participated in the Big Brother, Big Sister mentoring program since sophomore year. Additionally, she sings in the Newport High School choir and has played piano for nine years. She’s maintained a 4.0 GPA for her whole high school career and fully intends to keep that up. “I have always loved learning, and especially about the human sciences,” says Behrend. “I remember it was Mrs. Pelleberg’s sixth grade science class that first ignited my interest in the human body.” Since then, Behrend adds she has cycled through many different options in the medical and health careers, and has settled on Occupational Therapy. “It encompasses a lot of my interests, including working directly with patients in a oneon-one environment, physical rehabilitation and an attention to mental health,” says Behrend.

Where to Worship

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m. Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m. Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m. (Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Steve Powers - 509-447-3687

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH of Diamond Lake Corner of North Shore Road and Jorgens Road Informal Family-style Worship Sundays 10:00 a.m. 509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Services - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.org

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

CATHOLIC MASSES www.pocoparishes.org Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m. Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. 4 p.m. Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows LeClerc Creek Rd. Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m. Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Backbiting quencheth the light of the heart, and extinguisheth the life of the soul.” Please call 509-550-2035 for the next HOUSE OF THE LORD scheduled devotional. Wonderful 754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 resources can be found at ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. “Jesus Youth Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com

REAL LIFE NEWPORT

“Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.” Worship Time: Sunday 10:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com

NEWPORT 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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

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A night of basketball in Priest River

riest River hosted Coeur d’Alene Charter School Friday night for a night of a basketball. The Spartan girls lost, but the Spartan boys won. See stories on pages 6A-8A.

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West Bonner County School District Superintendent Paul Anselmo watches the boys game Friday night.

A Spartans cheerleader cheers on the boys basketball team Friday night.

These future Spartans chat during Friday night’s boys game at Priest River Lamanna High School.

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obituari es Coreen J. Hansen Oldtown

Coreen J. Hansen was born Sept. 6, 1964, in Santa Cruz, Calif., and passed away Jan. 13, 2017. She was 52. She is survived by her mother, Kathleen J. Hansen of Oldtown; brother Scott Hansen of Oldtown; sisters Virginia Wilkerson of Spirit Lake; Jennifer Hansen of Oldtown; and

Christiana Reynolds of Oldtown; her son Robert Hansen of North Dakota; grandsons Zac Hansen of North Dakota and Jorden Hansen of Wenatchee, Wash.; and granddaughters Breanna Hansen and Hazel Hansen of Coeur d’Alene. The services will be held at Spirit Valley Christian Fellowship Church on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be

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

Patricia Lehman Priest River

Patricia Lehman was born Dec. 7, 1941, and

passed away Jan. 2, at her home in Priest River. She was 75. She is survived by her husband Ed Lehman of 57 years; two children, Scott (Lynn) Lehman and Shelly Goins; four grandchildren: Brandon (Angie) Goins, Zack (Rachel) Goins, Dustin Lehman, Tricia (Casey) Shaw and Bailey Beringer; seven great-grandchildren, Deegan, Madison, Natalie,

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

Monday, Jan. 16 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, report of semi slide off, partially blocking non-injury. AGENCY ASSIST: Mountain View Rd., requesting assistance w/ two officers down, unknown location of suspect. FIRE SMOKE ONLY: Hwy. 211 & Westside Calispel, complainant can see a large black smoke cloud, unknown what is on fire. DOEMSTIC VIOLENCE: W. 6th Ave., report of verbal argument. ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Newport Ave. & 2nd, Newport, report of two loose dogs in the area over a week, lab cross with red or pink collar and tag and a reddish hound mix running with it. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle versus elk, no injuries, partially blocking.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, report of vehicle slide off into the ditch and there is a dead deer in road. THEFT: Berry Rd., report of theft of wood over the night, complainant saw the tracks and where it was bucked on the road. FIRE STRUCTURE: Calicoma Rd., Cusick, report of trailer house on fire smoke billowing out. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: W. 5th St., Newport, report that sometime since Friday complainant’s rear passenger tire was slashed. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Xanadu Ranch Rd., Newport, complainant has two pit bulls contained and will take to Spokanimal. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, report that complainant said a strange vehicle is parked by her barn, a gray truck. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Spring Valley & Tweedie, report of male in a bluish two-door car driving around the area asking residents very strange questions. ASSAULT: Hwy. 20, Newport, report that 13-year-old female says she was assaulted by father. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: S. Newport Ave,

Newport, report of man and woman yelling and screaming from the apartment building.

ARREST: LeClerc Rd. N., Harvey Gregory Dick, 42, Cusick, arrested on DOC warrant.

Wednesday, Jan. 18

ANIMAL BITE: Woodard Rd., report that complainant was bit by renter’s dog while checking on them.

NOISE COMPLAINT: W. 6th Ave. ACCIDENT: Southshore Diamond Lake Rd., report of one vehicle slide off, unknown injuries.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: N. Newport Ave., report that complainant’s Dodge Dakota pickup was stolen, last seen two weeks ago.

ASSAULT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of two males involved in an assault.

ACCIDENT: Sullivan Lake Rd., out with slide off.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Village St., report of male subject that has been stalking complainant. DISABLED VEHICLE: LeClerc Rd. S., report of vehicle that ran out of gas. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Vogel Rd., complainant reports brother is screaming and yelling and acting irrational.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Matthew Aaron Raney, 29, Spokane arrested on a DOIC warrant. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Ashenfelter Bay Rd. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 7th St., report of white Toyota SUV that has been parked outside over two hours.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Antler Lane, report of vehicle came up to complainant’s residence and has been going up and down road three times now.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2 & Coyote Trail, report of mail car blocking east bound lane.

ACIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of grey pickup half in ditch, half in northbound lane just north of intersection.

CHILD ABUSE: Hwy. 31

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Scott Ave., report of suspicious package left on porch. TRAFFIC HAZARD: W. 4th & Fea, report of car parked in the middle of the road on with no lights. LAW ALARM: W. 5th St., report of main entry burglary alarm. ACCIDENT: Spring Valley Rd., report of truck on west side of road, unknown injuries. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, report of vehicle in ditch, non-injury. ARREST: Southshore Diamond Lake Rd., Troy A. Rauter, 48, Newport, arrested on local warrants.

Thursday, Jan. 19 TRESPASSING: W. Railroad Ave., report of male subject cutting across railroad property. ARREST: Hwy. 2, William E. S. Frazier, 39, Priest River, arrested on out of county warrant. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle slide off unoccupied. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: W. Walnut St., report that front window was broken over night. WEAPON OFFENSE: W. 6th St., report that resident heard what she believed to be five gunshots coming from behind the house. FRAUD: N. Main Ave, complainant said when checking her credit report someone had tried to open cards in her name.

DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE: Hwy. 2, cite/ release suspended driver. ANIMAL CRUELTY: Danforth Rd., caller states neighbor’s horses have not had food/ water for two days. DISTURBANCE: W 4th St., Newport, report of two people yelling.

Sunday, Jan. 22 ACCIDENT: Willms Rd., non injury slide off reported. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. Milwaukee Drive, report of vehicle and two people at end of driveway with flashlights. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, slide off reported.

Friday, Jan. 20

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Skookum Meadow Drive, report of male subject driving bulldozer aggressively towards the comp’s vehicle.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: S. Industry, report of vehicle marked for 24hr removal.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Washington Ave., Newport, complainant said the front door has been open all morning unknown if anyone home.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of white truck on corner southbound lane back end on road, looked abandoned. BURGLARY: Overlook Drive, report of propane fireplace stolen out of residence. ANGENCY ASSIST: S. Garden Ave., report of court clerk requesting assistance with disruptive subject.

West Bonner County

Monday, Jan. 16 TRAFFIC HAZARD: 4th St., Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 41, Oldtown ARREST: Mountain View Rd., Blanchard, Adam Deacon Foster, 30, of Blanchard was arrested on a warrant.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: High St., Priest River

Wednesday, Jan. 18

FIRE STRUCTURE: Hearts Delight Lane, report of house may be on fire 3rd party complainant said he got call that smoke is in house.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, Priest River

ATTEMPOT TO LOCATE: S. Newport Ave., Timothy Rapheal Wanner, 44, Post Falls, was arrested on an out of state warrant.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 41, Blanchard, a 77-yearold male from Spirit Lake was cited and released for possession of a controlled substance.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Xanadu Ranch Rd., report of vehicle blocking driveway.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: Clagstone Rd. and Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake

TRAFIC HAZARD: Elmers Loop Rd., report that neighbor left snow berm in road.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Wild Meadows Rd., Spirit Lake

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Stanley Court, Tyler Clinton Turner, 44, Newport was arrested for driving while license suspended/revoked.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Gray Rd., report of explosion heard about midnight last night.

THEFT OF PROPERTY: Gleason-McAbee Falls Rd., Priest River

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: W. 7th St., report of vehicle doing donuts in parking lot. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of one vehicle roll over, red Chevy Blazer non-injury, shaken up, partially in southbound lane.

Thursday, Jan. 19

Friday, Jan. 20 No reportable incidents.

Saturday, Jan. 21 UNATTENDED DEATH: Hwy. 57, Priest Lake RESCUE CALL: Priest Lake

Saturday, Jan. 21

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 6th, complainant thinks money was taken from a letter before it got to her.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Lehigh Ave., report of tall man in 40s wearing kaki and wearing a pistol on his hip came to complainant’s and wanted to go on her property to search for a cougar, complainant found it odd.

TRAFFIC OFENSE: N. Spokane Ave., report of grey SUV, parked, blocking the alley.

AGENCY ASSIST: N. Old Pine Lane, request of a tender for a structure fire.

ACCIDENT: Cork Rd., Priest River, a non injury accident was reported on Cork Rd.

Sunday, Jan. 22 ACCIDENT: Blackthorn Rd., Oldtown, report of a noninjury crash. NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Oldtown.

pu blic m e eti ngs Wednesday, Jan. 25

Tuesday, Jan. 31

Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building

Thursday, Jan. 26 Pend Oreille County Library District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office, Newport Public Hospital District No. 1 Board: 12:30 p.m. - Sandifur Meeting Room, Newport Hospital Priest River Airport Board: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River City Hall

Monday, Jan. 30 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse

Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse

Wednesday, Feb. 1 Diamond Lake Water and Sewer: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road Sacheen Lake Sewer and Water District Board: 3 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211 Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station No. 41 Diamond Lake Improvement Association: 6:30

p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2

Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

d e at h n ot i c e Donna Jean (Wood) Rodgers Metaline

Donna Jean (Wood) Rodgers passed away from natural causes Sunday, Jan. 8, at the age of 89, just eight days before her 90th birthday. Services are Saturday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. at Ione Seventh-day Adventist Church, 707 Houghton, Ione WA 99139. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp. com.

Layton and Emmett Goins; Hadley and Baby Rhett Shaw (due in April); three siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. She is preceded in death by her parents Johnny and Pauline Watkins and sister Janice (Watkins) Johnson. A memorial service and potluck will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. at Priest River Event Center, 5399 Highway 2 in Priest River. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Bonner Community Hospice in honor

of Patricia Lehman, 520 N 3rd Ave, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864; 208-265-1179. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

Leota Statton Oldtown

Leota Juanita Statton passed away Jan. 14, at her home in Oldtown with her family at her bedside. See Obituaries, 6B

PERRY, James L. “Jim” (Age 90)

Longtime resident of Usk, Washington passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017. He was admitted to the Mann-Grandstaff Veterans Hospital in December following a stroke and had recently returned home to be surrounded by family and friends. His home was a place of comfort for him, representing years of endless hours rebuilding the structure from the ground up. All this he did in “retirement” using lumber he cut with precision on his Wood-Mizer sawmill from logs harvested on the family acreage. He was born James Leo Perry on Christmas Day, December 25, 1926, in Miles City, Montana to J.C. and Iva (Ellenbaum) Perry. His early years were spent on the family ranch north of Baker, MT in the Cabin Creek area. “Junior” attended school at Sunny Ridge and then Ollie in Montana. Following his education he served in the U.S. Army during WWII, always proud to have served to preserve the same freedoms we all enjoy today. On February 14, 1951, Jim married Rose Marie Pratt in Baker, MT. They were true Valentine sweethearts, painting a picture of what marriage gets to look like, celebrating 65 years long. Their first years of marriage were spent following the oil field work as a roughneck throughout Montana, Colorado and Wyoming. Settling in Washington, James joined the Boilermakers Union #242 of Spokane. His career as a welder included various hydroelectric dam assignments in the United States and abroad: Grand Coulee, Boundary, Dworshak, Box Canyon, Chief Joseph, Bonneville, John Day, and Mt. Coffee in Liberia. Always a dreamer he worked with the Aluminum Box Factory which ultimately was purchased by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and is now known as Kalispel Metal Products. It was here that he taught his love of welding to the next generation of students through a trade skill program in partnership with the Cusick School District. His last union job was on the construction of Ponderay Newsprint Company in Usk where the electricity he helped to create earlier in his career was put to use in the local paper industry. Ultimately he remained a welder and “Jack of all Trades” throughout his retirement. Designing, inventing and building anything from 60’ booms, log trailers, bunks, garden sheds, speciality tools, and any and all maintenance and repair projects. He is quoted as saying, “I can fix anything once, maybe twice...” Together in 1963, Jim and Rose settled, raised their family of 6 children, and retired on their home place west of Usk. In addition to his wife he is survived by all of his children: Janet (Larry) Ulbright of Spokane Valley; Ray (Becky) Perry of Kalispel, MT; Mary (Cal) Myers of Spokane; Joseph Perry of Spirit Lake, ID; Patti (Mark) Cutshall of Usk; and Natoye Perry (Alister Maxwell) of Spokane. Surviving siblings include his younger brother Gary Perry and older sister Betty Ure both of Marmarth, ND; his eldest sister Dorothy Bummer of Laurel, MT; and baby sister Joyce Summers of Queen Valley, AZ. Seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren: Alisha (Eric) Smith with Skotia, Autumn, Kayana (Kyle) Cross, & Jorgan of Elk; Daniel (Gail) Ulbright with Myleigh & Zoey of Post Falls, ID; Rachel (Brice) Philo with Ian, Tyler & Cody of Baytown, TX; Matthew Perry of Spirit Lake, ID; Alicia (Erik) Elsasser with Ashton & Zachary of Spokane; Jamie (Jack) Clark of Choteau, MT; and John Cutshall of Usk. In addition a great great granddaughter Sequoia Rose Smith, numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews, including Michael (Gloria) Jensen with Kellene, Jacqueline, & Rosalie of Usk. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Lyle Perry; and two sisters Bernice Bruce, and “Pat” Iona Oostdyk. James has always been a pillar of strength, love, family, and above all faith. He was always there with a helping hand for anyone who needed it. An amazing man, one of a kind! We can think of him as living on in the hearts of those he touched, and believe as he did that his journey has just begun; “We all have a place to go.....that’s just the way it is.” A celebration of life will be planned later this year. Memorial contributions may be made to the scholarship fund at the American Legion Post #217 in Cusick where he was a member. When days are sad and lonely And everything goes wrong. We seem to hear your whisper Cheer up and Carry on. Every time we see your picture You smile and seem to say Don’t cry, I’m only sleeping We’ll meet again someday. You gave no one a last farewell, Nor ever said good-bye You were gone before We knew it And only God knows why A million times we will miss you A million times we will cry If love alone could Have saved you You never would have died. In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place No one else can fill It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone For part of us went with you The day God took you home. (Author Unknown)

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Business Anniversary

2017

Est.

126

1891

Est.

steven’s county title company (509) 684-4589

108

as Ione State Bank

108

Mountain West Bank (509) 442-3516

Tri-Pro Forest Products (208) 437-2412

1909

1919

Est.

80 69

1961

Riverbank Family Restaurant & Fay’s Lounge

Est.

36 Eve’s Leaves (208) 263-0712 Sandpoint, ID

(509) 447-3835 Newport, WA

1981

Est.

36 Fogel Pump & Supply, Inc. (800) 533-6518

1981

Est.

Colville - Spokane - Republic

Est.

Laclede, ID

Newport, WA

Est.

1959

Est.

1966

Est.

49 Colville, WA

1975

Est.

38 (509) 447-2996 Newport, WA

as Pend Oreille Bank

Mountain West Bank (509) 447-5642

Scandinavian Affair (208) 263-7722

1982

1979

Penrith Farms

Newport, WA

1968

Weaver’s Garage & Exhaust (509) 684-6524

Sandpoint, ID

1960

Sandpoint, ID

Wood’s Crushing & Hauling, Inc. (208) 263-4800

Est.

1946

Wes Olson Trucking, Inc. (208) 263-2578

Colville, WA

71 Cusick, WA

Colville, WA

1982

Public Utility District #1 (509) 447-3137

Haney Lumber & Supply, Inc. (509) 684-2150

Est.

1936

Cusick American Legion #217 (509) 445-1537

(888) 254-9773

LaClede Convenience store & deli

(208) 263-3892

1946

Soroptimist International of Newport

Oldtown, ID

Est.

Newport, WA & Priest River , ID

(208) 437-4822

Spokane, WA

1930

Napa Auto Parts (509) 447-4514 (208) 448-1242

Ben Franklin

1918

Cusick, WA

Colville Glass

1974

Est.

(509) 445-1264

Est.

as Sprouse Reitz

Special Mobility Services (509) 534-7171

1916

Newport, WA

1964

Newport, WA

Sandpoint, ID

Oldtown, ID

1974

(509) 447-3247

(208) 263-2141

(509) 684-5071

Est.

1907

Pend Oreille County Fair Board

Usk, WA & Colville, WA

1963

110

McFarland Cascade Pole & Lumber

(509) 445-1732

Selkirk Ace Hardware (208) 437-5669

Est.

101

Est.

Vaagen Brothers, Inc.

Community Colleges of Spokane Newport Center

1971

Est.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral & Cremation Services

(509) 671-2552

1952

as Spokane Community College

Oldtown, ID

Est.

Newport, WA

1979

1948

1906

Newport, WA

Priest River, ID

(509) 447-2413

Gem State Miner Newspaper (509) 447-2433

Associated Loggers Exchange (800) 678-7773 Boise, ID

Est.

(208) 437-0892

Est.

1945

(208) 448-1731

Newport, WA

1961

Est.

(509) 447-3428

Nordman, ID

as Fay’s Steakhouse

1969

1940

BlisS Chiropractic Center

Colville Monument Works (509) 684-2584 Colville, WA

Nordman STore & Nickleplate Restaurant/RV Park

Est.

Colville, WA

1948

1923

Ranch Club Golf Course & Restaurant

(208) 443-6007

ABC Heating & Electric (509) 684-2018

Est.

Farmer’s Insurance Bruce Hunt Agency

Newport, WA

Valley, WA

Est.

Owen’s Grocery & Deli (509) 447-3525

Lane Mountain Company (509) 937-2221

Est.

1922

Priest River, ID

1938

1914

111 Seeber’s Pharmacy (509) 447-2484

Usk, WA

(208) 448-1633

Colville, WA

Est.

Usk community club (509) 445-1433

Metaline Falls, WA

Newport, WA

Est.

103

Est.

(509) 446-4108

Est.

1902

Newport, WA

Cutter Theatre

1921

115

Krogh livestock & trading (509) 447-4632

as Metaline Falls School

(509) 447-2441

Beaver Lodge Resort (509) 684-5657

Est.

1912

White Cross Pharmacy & Compounding

Spokane, WA

1948

105

Est.

Newport Hospital & Health ServiceS

Est.

Newport, WA

Inland Power & Light (509) 747-7151

Est.

1899

as Newport Community Hospital

Est.

Newport, WA

1937

1909

118

Printing & Design at the miner (509) 447-2433

Oldtown, ID

James A. Sewell & Associates, LLC (509) 447-3626

Est.

Newport, WA

Ione, WA

Est.

1899

NeWport Miner Newspaper (509) 447-2433

Colville, WA

Est.

118

Est.

Sandpoint, ID

1983

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Business Anniversary

2017

Est.

1983

Est.

Harrison, ID

1984

Carey’s Auto Body, Inc. (509) 684-2587

Est.

(208) 448-4001

Spokane, WA

Est.

1993

Est.

1987

1994

Est.

1992

1994

Eagle Electric

(509) 447-2753

(509) 446-2447

(208) 443-3165

Metaline Falls, WA

Priest River, ID

1998

1999

Sago Naturals & More (877) 935-2633 Chewelah, WA

1995

Est.

sherry Spencer Re/Max Sale Associates, Inc. (509) 684-1000 • (509) 447-2620 Colville, WA & Newport, WA

Est.

J&K Concrete, Inc. (509) 671-0627

22 19

1998

Blanchard Inn (208) 437-3137 Blanchard, ID

Colville, WA

Est.

1995

Est.

1994

Est.

Liberty Painting (208) 437-3353

Elk, WA

1987

Est.

1996

Est.

1999

Est.

Colville, WA

1992

Est.

1994

C&C Barber Shop (509) 447-3734

1993

Deer Park, WA

Est.

1995

Kardos Plumbing (509) 671-7855 Newport, WA

1997

Est.

1997

Class 8 Trucks

Pend Oreille Players Association

(509) 534-9088

(509) 447-9900

Newport, WA

1999

Est.

Newport, WA

1999

Floors & More, Inc. (208) 448-1914

(509) 447-3898

Est.

24 Inland Feed & Farm Supply (509) 276-8070

Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy & Medicinals

2000

1988

(509) 684-5480

Spokane, WA

Oldtown, ID

Newport, WA

29 Pooch Parlor

Newport, WA

Mary’s Feed & Farm (208) 437-2046

Est.

Perfection Tire & Auto (509) 447-3933

Ponderay, ID

2000

(509) 292-2543

Priest River, ID

Emerald Automotive (208) 263-3483

1998

1985

Camden Ranch Christmas Trees & Event Center

Spokane, WA

Elk, WA

17 Oldtown, ID

Est.

Quality Inn Oakwood (509) 467-4900

Bronkhorst Logging (509) 292-9701

Elk, WA

2000

1992

Priest River, ID

Sandpoint, ID

(509) 684-2385

Elk Septic Tank Service (509) 292-8599

Newport, WA

(208) 448-2941

(208) 263-1426

Est.

1984

Office Services

ISU Pacific Far west Insurance

Bonner Saw & Power Equipment (208) 448-1522

Newport, WA

Est.

1987

Habitat For Humanity store (509) 684-2319

John L. Scott Real Estate (509) 447-3144

Teri-Fic Auto Salvage (509) 447-2487

Est.

1985

as Colville Valley Partners

Priest Lake, ID

1995 Realtor - 2007 Re/Max

(208) 916-6899

Est.

Newport, WA

Cathy’s Cafe, LLC

1995

Est.

Priest River, ID

Oldtown, ID

Golden China

Newport Vision Source (509) 447-2945

Newport Dental Center (509) 447-3105

Est.

1985

1984

Storro & Luckey Masonry (208) 448-0888

Rivertown Financial Service (208) 437-0577

Usk, WA

1991

Est.

Newport, WA

Ponderay Newsprint (509) 445-1511

Oldtown, ID

Air Doctor

Est.

1986

Pend oreille Valley Sportsman (208) 437-3636

Newport, WA

Est.

Newport, WA

Priest River, ID

(509) 467-2365

Est.

(509) 447-4225

1988

1985

(509) 447-5629

Aerocet, Inc.

Fairwood Retirement Village & Assisted Living

Est.

(208) 664-1524

Roger’s Body & Frame

1984

Newport, WA

Pioneer Insurance Company

Newport, WA

Est.

Colville, WA

Couer d’Alene, ID

1986

Est.

Northwoods Performing Arts (208) 448-1291

Wiggett’s Marketplace Antiques

Colville, WA

Est.

1983

Colville Auto Repair (509) 684-3581

(208) 689-3248

Priest Lake, ID

Est.

HDB Marine (Harrison Dock Builders)

Priest Lake Lumber, Co. (208) 443-2212

Est.

1983

Priest River, ID

2000

Est.

2000

as Elk Day Care

Connie’s Cuts

Children’s Learning World, LLC

(509) 671-6179

(208) 448-4482

Newport, WA

Priest River, ID

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She was 87. Leota was born in Elreno, Okla., March 31, 1929. She is preceded in death by husband, Marvin V. Statton of 67 years, and her son, Marvin Edward (Ed) Statton. She is survived by her daughter Anita K. Craig, two grandchildren, Angela Hunt and Marvin Craig, five greatgrandchildren, and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Services will be at Ione Seventh-day Adventist Church, 707 Houghton St., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2 p.m. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

Laurie E. Kroll Cusick

Laurie E. Kroll was born in Santa Clara, Calif. On Sept. 3, 1962, to Jack and Veronica Kerns. She passed away Nov. 30, 2016 at the age of 53. As a little girl, Laurie had a close relationship with her father and loved riding horses with him on the family farm. When she was a teenager her family moved to Loveland, Colo. It was there that she met and married John Roberts and they had two children, Brian, and Jennifer Roberts (Nye). After the marriage was over, she went on to have another child, Nicholas

Roberts. She worked various jobs over the years and became a grandmother in her thirties. Being a grandmother was her favorite thing in the world. Laurie’s grandchildren were part of the happiest moments in her life. She later met and married Bob Newport. They had a memorable time together until his life came to an end. She then met and married the man that made her the happiest, Gary Kroll. They had wonderful years together, taking great care of each other, their kids, and mostly their grandkids. Laurie was the best grandmother and would do anything for her grandkids. Laurie is survived by her husband, Gary Kroll, Cusick; sons Brian (Jamie) Roberts, Metaline Falls, Nick Roberts, Cusick; daughters Jennifer Nye of San Antonio, Texas; sister Pam (Wayne) Brown of Carlton, Ore.; several other brothers and sisters; grandchildren Kahll and Kalvin Sawyer Roberts of Colo.; Alex Greybiel of Calif., Hailey and Christopher of Colo.; Jackie and Liam of Ariz., and Mateo, Joey, Brianna, and Kadilyn of San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Kerns, grandmother, Peggy Heist, and grandchildren Joseph, Colton and Kavin Roberts. Per her request, no services are planned.

Brian Patrick Tregellas Newport

Brian Patrick Tregellas, 48, was born Oct. 2, 1968, in Spokane and passed away Jan. 21, 2017 at Priest Lake, while spending time with his family, enjoying Tregellas the outdoors in one of his favorite areas on earth. Born in Spokane, he has lived in Spokane, Bozeman, Mont., Amarillo, Texas, Hoffman Estates, Ill., Dutch Harbor, Alaska, and the Newport, area. He was married to Rachel Bereiter on July 29, 2000, and his son Weston was born in 2007. Brian was a loving father, husband, son, friend and uncle. He was a skilled custom home builder, and a familiar friendly face on many jobsites throughout the area. Brian was an avid outdoorsman; hunting, fishing and anything related to the outdoors was his passion. He loved teaching his son about the outdoors and nature, and sharing his times with anyone who shared his interests. He is survived by his wife, Rachel, son Weston, parents Steve and Patti Tregellas, brother Brandon (Serina) Tregellas, sister Holly Fernalld, and numerous extended family members. A memorial service will be held on Sunday Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at the House of The Lord Church; 754 Silver Birch Lane in Oldtown. A reception will be

had a special talent for baking cookies. She enjoyed her vegetable garden and her flowers. Jeanette loved spending time with her family and traveling. She and Aaron were snow birds for many years, traveling to Arizona and California. Jeanette and Aaron moved to Hearthstone Village Assisted Living where Jeanette lived the past six years. Her sister Lois was at Hearthstone for eight months with her and this made Jeanette so happy. Jeanette is survived by her daughter Pam Veltri and sonin-law Dennis; her two grandchildren, Christi (Veltri) Gignac and Dennis R. Veltri; three great-grandchildren, Hannah Veltri, Avery Gignac, Braden Gignac and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Abbott; parents Julia and John Krizenesky; brothers Lester, Norbert, Robert and twin brother James; sisters Marjorie Harty, Lois Larson and Gladys Rolla. A Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Catherine’s Catholic Church in Priest River Saturday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. The family wants to give a special thank you to all the staff who assisted Jeanette at Hearthstone Village and Auburn Crest Hospice. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

held immediately following the service In lieu of flowers or donations to the family, the family asks donations be made in Brian’s name to the House of The Lord Christian Academy, where his son Weston is enrolled. HLCA, 754 Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown, Id. 83822 Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermanknapp.com.

Jeanette Krizenesky Abbott Priest River

Jeanette Krizenesky Abbott passed away peacefully on Jan. 19, 2017. She was 88. Jeanette was born on June 11, 1928, in Rice Lake, Wis., to John and Abbott Julia Krizenesky. She was one of eight children. John and Julia moved their family to Priest River in 1933 and Jeanette graduated from Priest River High School in 1948. In 1950 Jeanette married Burton Fillis of Priest River and in 1953 they had a daughter Pam. Jeanette married Aaron Abbott in 1972 and they were together for 41 years until Aaron’s death in 2013. Jeanette was a loving, caring mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother, as well as an excellent cook and

Business Anniversary 17

Est.

2017

2000

Owl Fence (509) 276-2359 Clayton, WA

Est.

2003

Est.

Gopher’s Diesel Repair (509) 684-6637 Colville, WA

Est.

2007

Est.

(509) 447-5541

(208) 610-9060

(509) 447-9986

2011

Est.

2003

Est.

(509) 928-4000 Mead, WA

Pawsitively Posh pet salon (208) 448-0818

2009

Est.

2012

Est.

2002

2004

Est.

2005

Chattaroy, WA

Oldtown/Sandpoint, ID

(208) 610-6656

Est.

2010

Colville, WA

2005

R&L Enterprises, Inc. (208) 448-1080

Est.

2010

Treasures A to Z

Newport, WA

2013

(509) 671-7035

Est.

2013

Infinity Cafe

The Pottery Bug

(208) 265-2782

(208) 448-4898

(208) 263-0232

Priest River, ID

Sandpoint, ID

Est.

(509) 447-0418

Est.

4 Geralds Garage II (208) 437-3304 Oldtown, ID

2006

Church of Faith (208) 437-0150

Priest River, ID

The Willows Massage & Bodyworks Studio

Aqua Plumbing Sandpoint, ID

Est.

2003

South Paw Grooming (509) 684-5959

All Faz’s Bookkeeping & AF Office Supply

Est.

Newport, WA

Rival Roofing

2009

2003

H&D Diesel, Inc. (509) 447-4699

Newport, WA

Riverside Automotive Service & Repair

Est.

Serving Newport since 2002

(509) 447-5200

Priest River, ID

Est.

(509) 292-8979

Wild Coyote Lawn Service (208) 610-1223

Pull-N-Save

2014

2000

Newport, WA

Priest River, ID

Thomas Chiropractic Group

(509) 710-8939

Newport, WA

Varno, LLC

Dawn Porter John L. Scott Realtor

Chandrea Farms Dog Boarding & Training

(509) 447-3242

Est.

as Varno Construction

Est.

Newport, WA

Denise Stewart Attorney at Law, PLLC

Est.

2000

Oldtown, ID

Est.

2011

Northern Lakes Dock & Barge (208) 428-0505 Oldtown ID

2013

Est.

2013

Bradley Insurance “Independent Agent of AFLAC”

(208) 265-1888 Ponderay, ID

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Continued from 7B and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 9/26/2016. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount. Monthly Payments $5,829.28 Late Charges $77.60 Lender’s Fees & Costs $988.92 Total Arrearage $6,895.80 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $810.00 Title Report $0.00 Statutory Mailings $234.36 Recording Costs $18.00 Postings $140.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,202.36 Total Amount Due: $8,098.16 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $64,327.73, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 01/01/16, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on February 3, 2017. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, ad-

vances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 01/23/17 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 01/23/17 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 01/23/17 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 Jimmie Leroy Williams 603 West 15th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203-2112 Norma S. Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA

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99156-9394 Norma S. Williams 603 West 15th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203-2112 Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 Norma S. Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 991569394 Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Road Newport, WA 99156 Norma S. Williams 838 North Shore Road Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jimmie Leroy Williams 603 West 15th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203-2112 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 Unknown Spouse and/ or Domestic Partner of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Estate of Norma S. Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Norma S. Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 991569394 The Estate of Norma S. Williams 603 West 15th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203-2112 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Norma S.

Williams 603 West 15th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203-2112 The Estate of Norma S. Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Norma S. Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Estate of Norma S. Williams 838 North Shore Road Newport, WA 99156 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Norma S. Williams 838 North Shore Road Newport, WA 99156 The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 North Shore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 603 West 15th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203-2112 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 603 West 15th Avenue Spokane, WA 992032112 The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 991569394 The Heirs and Devisees of The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838 Northshore Diamond Lake Road Newport, WA 99156-9394 The Estate of Jimmie Leroy Williams 838

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X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www. northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www. northwesttrustee.com and www. USA-Foreclosure.com. Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900. Williams, Jimmie Leroy and Norma S. (TS# 7023.116577) 1002.288175-File No. Published in The Newport Miner on January 4 and 25, 2017. (49, 52) __________________________ 201717 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE There will be a public hearing February 06, 2017 at City Hall, 200 South Washington Avenue, Newport, WA 99156 at 6:00 PM to discuss a request from Public Utility District No. 1 to vacate a portion of Second Street. Published in The Newport Miner on January 18 and 25, 2017. (51-2) ___________________________ 201724 PUBLIC NOTICE 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 7, 2017 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, 2017 through February 28, 2018. 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 509445-1090 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 Published in The Newport Miner on January 18 and 25, 2017. (51-2) __________________________ 201731 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE No. 16-2-00142-1 S U M M O N S B Y P U B L I C AT I O N NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, v. DEANNA WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF TIMOTHY E. WILLIAMS; JACKIE LEE WILLIAMS; LAURA LOU WILLIAMS; AUTOMATED ACCOUNTS, INC.; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANTS Deanna Williams; Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Timothy E. Williams and Occupants of the Premises: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days

after January 18, 2017, and defend the real property foreclosure action in Pend Oreille County Superior Court, and answer the complaint of Nationstar Mortgage LLC, (“Plaintiff”). You are asked to serve a copy of your answer or responsive pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff at its office stated below. In case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court. The purpose of this lawsuit is to obtain a judgment, and if not immediately paid, to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in Pend Oreille County, Washington, and legally described as follows: A TRACT OF LAND IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 45 E.W.M., PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 2, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED NORTH 89°35 29 WEST, 1416.00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER (GRANITE STONE WITH + ) OF SAID SECTION 2; THENCE NORTH 0°24 31 EAST, PERPENDICULAR TO SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, 323.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°35 29 EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 2, 1341.35 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE (30 FEET FROM CENTER LINE) OF SPRING VALLEY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 1°43 30 EAST, ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SPRING VALLEY ROAD, 323.72 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2; THENCE NORTH 89°35 29 WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, 1353.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT “A” OF R.S. #1157. Commonly known as: 2600 Spring Valley Road, Newport, WA 99156 DATED this _________ day of _________________________, 2017. RCO LEGAL, P.S. Laura Coughlin, WSBA #46124 Synova M. L. Edwards, WSBA #43063 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13555 SE 36th Street, Ste 300 Bellevue, WA 98006 Published in The Newport Miner on January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2017. (51-6) ___________________________ 201733 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS Notice is hereby given that Special Meetings of the Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 and Thursday, February 2, 2017. The purpose of the special meetings is to have an executive session to discuss with legal counsel representing the District matters relating to pending and/or potential litigation. The meetings will begin and be open to the public at 8:00 a.m. at the PUD Administrative Building, Newport Conference Room, 130 N. Washington Avenue, Newport, Washington on February 1, 2017. The Board will adjourn to executive session at which time the Board of Commissioners and appropriate District staff relevant to the subject matter of the executive session will then travel to Winston & Cashatt Lawyers Office, Bank of America Financial Center, 601 W. Riverside, Suite 1900, Spokane, Washington to continue the meetings in executive session to discuss with legal counsel representing the District matters relating to pending and/or potential litigation. On February 2, 2017 the same procedure will be followed as to an opening of the public meeting at 8:00 am at the PUD Administrative Building, Newport Conference Room, 130 N. Washington Avenue, Newport, Washington and adjournment to executive session, travel to the offices of Winston & Cashatt with a return on the PUD Administrative Building to resume the public session. No action will be taken in executive session. On both February 1 and 2, 2017, the Board of Commissioners and District staff will travel back to the PUD Administrative Building, Newport Conference Room, 130 N. Washington Avenue, Newport, Washington to adjourn from the executive session and continue the Special Meetings

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at 6:00 pm. The public is invited to attend the public session. Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner January 18 and 25, 2017.(51-2) ___________________________ 201720 PUBLIC NOTICE TS #60267-03367-NJ-WA APN #433015550005 Reference Number: 20090303557 Abbreviated Legal: TAX 7 15-30-43 Grantor: Donna R Dimick and Matthew A Dimick Grantee: North Cascade Trustee Services Inc. Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 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: Tollfree: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-8944663). Web site: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_ foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web Site: http:// www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/ fc/index.cfm?webListAction=searc h&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-6064819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on February 24, 2017, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Pend Oreille County Superior Courthouse, main entrance, 229 S. Garden Avenue, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: A TRACT OF LAND IN THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, AND THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; IN S E C T I O N 1 5 , TO W N S H I P 3 0 NORTH, RANGE 43 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERDIAN, PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE CENTER QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 15; THENCE NORTH 89°55’27” EAST, ALONG THE EAST/WEST CENTER QUARTER LINE, 658.11 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (C-W-E/164); THENCE SOUTH 00°09’49” WEST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, 1,311.08 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST Q U A RT E R ; T H E N C E N O RT H 89°58’49” WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EXISTING ROBERTS ROAD, 65.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 35°06’29” EAST 61.10 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°09’49” EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, 691.55 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°55’27” WEST, 685.92 FEET, AND INTO SAID EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHContinued on 10B

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Continued from 9B WEST QUARTER, TO IT’S INTERSECTION WITH A NORTH/SOUTH FENCE LINE; THENCE NORTH 1°27’49” WEST, ALONG SAID FENCE LINE 82.07 FEET; THENCE NORTH 1°33’16” WEST, ALONG SAID FENCE LINE, 487.58 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID EAST/WEST CENTER QUARTER LINE; THENCE NORTH 89°55’27” EAST, 74.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CARRIED ON THE COUNTRY TAX ROLLS AS TAX 7. APN: 433015550005 More commonly known as: 831 Roberts Road, Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated June 22, 2009, recorded November 6, 2009, under Auditor ’s File No. 20090303557, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Matthew A Dimick and Donna R Dimick, as Grantor, to National Title Net, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC under an Assignment recorded on October 29, 2015 under Auditor ’s File 20150323181 in the official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust as of for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Payments $66,524.10 Late Charges $254.92 Fees $4,003.61 Paid Recoverable $4,408.08 Grand Total $75,190.71 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $173,024.56, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from September 1, 2012, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. The abovedescribed real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on February 24, 2017. The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by February 13, 2017 (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 February 13,2017(11 days before the sale date), the defaults as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified check from a state or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after February 13, 2017 (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 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 addresses: Donna R Dimick 831 Roberts Road Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse of Donna R Dimick 831 Roberts Road Newport, WA 99156 Matthew A Dimick 831 Roberts Road Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse of Matthew A Dimick 831 Roberts Road Newport, WA 99156 Current Occupant 831 Roberts Road Newport, WA 99156 by both firstclass and certified mail on July 28, 2016, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all

their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any 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 tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. To access sale information, please go to salestrack.tdsf,com or call the automated sales line at: 888-9886736. Dated: October 6, 2016 North Cascade Trustee Services Inc., Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By Ana Avila, Authorized Signatory 901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 410 Seattle, Washington 98164 Telephone 1-855-676-9686 Tac# 6881 Pub: 01/25/17, 02/15/17 Published in The Newport Miner on January 25 and February 15, 2017. (52, 3) ___________________________ 201725 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Per RCW 35.77.010, the CITY OF NEWPORT will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. at its regular scheduled Council Meeting on February 6, 2017 in Council Chambers located at 200 S. Washington, Newport, Washington on the proposed Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. City Council Newport, WA Nickole North City Clerk / Treas. Published in the Newport Miner on January 25 and February 1, 2017. (52-2) ___________________________ 201734 PUBLIC NOTICE Pend Oreille County Public Works, PO BOX 5040 Newport, WA 99156, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Sandy Shores Rd Intersection, is located at MP 4.462 Le Clerc Rd S Newport, WA 99156 in Pend Oreille County. This project involves 2.25 acres of soil disturbance for Highway or Road construction activities. The receiving waterbody is the Pend Oreille River Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in The Newport Miner on January 25 and February 1, 2017. (52-2) ___________________________ 201735 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00003-9 P R O B AT E N O T I C E TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of PETE LAZAROFF ANEFF, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed

me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: JANUARY 25, 2017 /s/Jerry D. Falwey, Personal Representative Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC Ross S. Anderson, Associate Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner on January 25, February 1, and 8, 2017. (52-3) ___________________________ 201736 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE Call for bids. Project: Port of Pend Oreille, Dba Pend Oreille Valley Railroad, Blast Booth Addition Re-Bid. Sealed bids will be received from qualified contractors for the above project by Kelly Driver, Manager, Port of Pend Oreille, Dba Pend Oreille Valley Railroad 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180. Sealed bids to be delivered on or before 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 with the notation “sealed bid” in the lower left hand corner of the sealed envelope. Late bids will not be accepted. The scope of the project consists of construction of a 45’ x 100’ steelframed building addition to the existing steel framed shop/paint booth building. The bid for the project is being separated into base bid and additive alternate bid items. Bid proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the Bidding Requirements and Contract Documents for the above referenced project as prepared by James A. Sewell and Associates LLC, 400 S. Jefferson, Suited 452, Spokane, WA. 99204 dated January 25, 2017. Bid Proposals shall be on forms furnished by James A. Sewell & Associates LLC. Address Bid Proposals to Kelly Driver, Manager, Port of Pend Oreille, 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180. Bids will be opened at approximately 9:00 a.m. on February 14, 2017. Bids will be reviewed and evaluated prior to making a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to award, or not award, the bid. Contract documents will be available for examination on or after January 25, 2017. Examination may be made at the following locations: Port of Pend Oreille, 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180 James A. Sewell & Associates LLC, 600 West Fourth Street, Newport, WA. 99156 James A. Sewell & Associates LLC, 400 South Jefferson, Suite 452, Spokane, WA. 99204 Inland Northwest AGC, 4935 E. Trent Avenue, Spokane, WA. 99212 Associated General Contractors of Americn, Inc.,1649 Shoreline Drive #100, Boise, ID. 83702 Spokane Regional Plan Center, 209 N. Havana, Spokane, WA. 99202 Assoc. Builders & Contractors, 1760 E. Trent Ave., Spokane, WA. 99202 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of James A. Sewell & Associates LLC located at 600 West Fourth Street, Newport, WA. 99156, upon payment of a non-refundable plan fee of $100.00 per paper copy and/ or $25.00 per electronic CD copy. All bidders will be required to provide a bid bond, cashier’s check or certified check in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Contract with the Port of Pend Oreille and provide Performance and Payment Bonds for 100% of the bid price, and provide evidence of adequate liability insurance. The Port of Pend Oreille is an equal

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opportunity employer. The project is being funded by the Port of Pend Oreille. All work on the project is subject to Washington State Prevailing Wage Rates for Pend Oreille County. The right to reject any or all bid proposals, either in whole or in part, or to waive any informalities or irregularities therein is reserved by the Port of Pend Oreille. /s/Kelly J. Driver Manager Published in the Newport Miner on January 25 and February 1, 2017. (52-2) __________________________ 201737 PUBLIC NOTICE N otice of A pplication Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on January 3, 2017, receive a complete Conditional Use Permit Application from Pend Oreille Partners and did on January 20, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for a cannabis processing facility. Location: Within Sect. 33, T32N, R45E WM, Address: 74 Silverleaf Rd. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on December 30, 2016. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 S. Scott Ave. Newport, WA 99156. For information or to submit comments contact: Andy Huddleston, Interim Community Development Director (509) 447-6462 or ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than February 9th 2017. Required Permits: Conditional Use Permit (Pend Oreille County), Commercial Building Permit, Labor & Industries Electrical Permit. Dated: January 23, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner on January 25 and February 1, 2017. (52-2) __________________________ 201738 PUBLIC NOTICE N otice of A pplication Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on January 23, 2017 receive a complete Conditional Use Permit Application from Spokane Slavic Baptist Church, and did on January 23, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for “Spokane Slavic church Recreational Use Open Bible Camp”. Location: Within Sect. 06, T30N, R45E WM, 1.3 miles from the intersection of Telephone Rd E & Hwy 2. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse Annex Building, 418 S Scott Ave, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Interim Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than Feb. 9th, 2017. Dated: January 23rd, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner on January 25, 2016. (52)

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