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‘Smelter’ word blues Attorney: Banning of word at meeting unconstitutional

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission must hold another public meeting to take testimony over the comprehensive plan amendment sought by Pend Oreille County because planning commission chair Norris Boyd banned the word “smelter” during public testimony at the Jan. 8 meeting.

That’s what attorney Rick Eichstaedt and law clerk Emily Hazen wrote to the planning commissioners in a Feb. 1 email.

“This letter is sent on behalf of our clients, Responsible Growth NE Washington, in regard to the proposed compre-

hensive plan amendment, CPU-18-POC,” they wrote referring to the county’s comprehensive plan amendment seeking to rezone all Public Lands zoned properties. It was one of the amendments planning commissioners took up at the Jan. 8 planning commission meeting at the Cusick Community Center.

They then laid out how Boyd’s actions “... inappropriately and unlawfully interfered with citizens’ state and federal public participation rights.”

They said it was also a violation of the Growth Management Act and the State Environmental Policy Act, as well as the First Amendment of the SEE SMELTER, 10A

Miller, PDC not in agreement

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Amanda Griesemer, the solid waste coordinator for the county, explains that the garbage is unloaded in the bays and then a front loader pushes the garbage into the ‘pit’ at Deer Valley Transfer station in Newport, Jan. 30. The garbage is then trucked to Spokane, then put on a rail car to go to Klickitat County.

Taking out the trash

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

OLYMPIA – The Washington Public Disclosure Commission issued a subpoena for campaign records from Sheryl Miller, who ran for Pend Oreille County Commissioner as an independent candidate. The PDC wants all campaign financial records, including contributions and expenditures made during her campaign.

Miller did not file any disclosure forms with the PDC during her 2018 campaign, although she selected the full reporting option.

If Miller had agreed to not raise or spend more than $5,000 she could have went with the “mini-reporting” option, which would not have required contributions and expenditure reports.

The PDC fined Miller $250 in November 2018 after a formal hearing, but offered to suspend $100 after Miller appealed, citing computer and email problems as a reason for not filing. Miller wrote an appeal email, but did not attend the Nov. 8 PDC hearing. The suspension was conditioned on Miller filing the forms and paying the $150 by Dec. 3, 2018.

Miller says she paid the $150, but PDC spokesperson Kim Bradford says the PDC doesn’t have a record of receiving the money. The PDC uses the Department SEE PDC, 2A

BY CANEEL JOHNSON OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County is the second county in the state to have its landfill reach closure status. The landfill at Deer Valley Road in Newport and the landfill in Ione have been cleared for closure by the Department of Ecology.

“It will be done and signed off by the end of the summer,” said Craig Jackson the Pend Oreille County

Public Works Director.

Adams County’s landfill in Bruce, Wash. is the only other landfill in Washington State to reach closure status.

Stricter regulations on waste management in the early 1990s changed the way that garbage is disposed of. It is now goes to transfer stations and from there is shipped to regional facilities.

For Pend Oreille County that means that garbage from the transfer stations in Ione and Usk

is shipped to the transfer station at Deer Valley Road in Newport, before being shipped to Spokane where it is loaded on a rail car to be dealt with at the Roosevelt Regional Landfill in Klickitat County.

The landfills in Pend Oreille County were closed in 1994 and converted to transfer stations.

The landfills were covered and were mandated by the DOE to be monitored for 20 years before SEE LANDFILL, 2A

Parade route causes conflict

BY CANEEL JOHNSON OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Tensions were high at the Newport City Council

meeting Monday, Feb. 4, as Rob Owen, the owner of Owen’s Grocery, Deli and Soda Fountain, Dave North the public works director, the chief

of police Mark Duxbury, city administrator Russ Pelleberg and the council members discussed the parade route.

Owen brought his

concerns about his store’s loss in revenue to the council if the rodeo parade route in June conSEE COUNCIL, 2A

B R I E F LY Call in to legislators Feb. 13

No quorum for planning commission

OLYMPIA – State lawmakers from the 7th Legislative District will hold a telephone town hall on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 6 to 7 p.m. Automated phone calls will go out throughout the district, but constituents who don’t receive a phone call during the event, can themselves call 509-213-3069 to join in. The telephone town hall works much like a call-in radio program, with the three legislators able to take questions from participants.

There will also be poll questions and an update on current events in the Legislature.

CUSICK – The planning commission meeting at the Cusick Community Center planned for Feb. 12 will be canceled due to the lack of quorum. Greg Snow community development director, tentatively discussed the possibility of rescheduling the meeting for Feb. 19 if a quorum is available. He has only had one reply so far.

The planning commission currently has two openings on its nine-member board. Dan Mueller resigned recently.

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Prepare for Polar Plunge PRIEST RIVER – The 21st annual Priest River Panthers’ Special Olympics Polar Plunge is Saturday, Feb. 16, followed by a chili cook-off and live auction.

The plunge will be held at Bonner Park West. All swimmers must wear shoes into the water, sign a waiver and raise a minimum of $25.

For more information, call Michelle Shultz at 208290-3783 or contact her on Facebook.

Registration for the polar plunge begins at 11 a.m. and the plunge starts promptly at noon.

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BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – A Spokane Valley man died and a Newport woman was injured in a three-vehicle crash near Diamond Lake Friday, Feb. 1.

According to the Washington State Patrol, Jason R. Cunningham, 38, attempted to pass another car in a no-passing zone and collided head-on with a vehicle driven by Sherri Bell, 44, traveling in the opposite direction. The collision occurred around 8:11 p.m. according to

the WSP report.

Cunningham was driving a 2004 Subaru Impreza on U.S. Highway 2, five miles south of Newport, according to a WSP news release. While attempting to pass a white 2018 Kentworth tractor and trailer driven by Jeremiah D. Weekly, also of Spokane Valley, Cunningham’s car collided with a 2007 Saturn Outlook, driven by Bell, of Newport, near milepost 329. Cunningham’s car was then pushed into the vehicle he was attempting to pass.

Bell was taken to the Providence Sacred Heart Medical

Center.

Weekly was uninjured. Both he and Bell were wearing their seat belts.

Highway 2 at milepost 329 was closed for several hours while emergency crews cleared the automobile wreckage form the scene.

Traffic was detoured along Coyote Trail Road.

Highway 2 was eventually reopened around 1:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2.

According to the WSP, Cunningham was not wearing a seat belt at the time. It is unknown

if alcohol was involved in the crash.

A Gofundme page has been set up by Bell’s friends to help with medical expenses.

According to the page Bell is, “suffering from a broken left hip, right arm, and ribs/sternum.

This is going to put her out of work for months for recovery.

Sherri means the world to anybody that knows her, and we want to do anything to help her and her family during their time of need.”

To donate, go to www.gofundme.com/x238yd-help-for-sherri.

COUNCIL: City to approach state about making change to route FROM PAGE 1A

tinues to takes the same route as last year, instead of going down Washington Avenue like it has in years past.

“I heard comments that the parade route would be the same as it was last year. I was just curious to see if that was the case,” Owen said. “Can you explain the reasoning for that?”

The mayor Shirley Sands explained that there are projects that will shut down half of the entrance going out of the city at Highway 41 and there is project on Pine St. project that will shut down that area.

“We don’t have anywhere for big rigs to go through the city,” Sands said.

There was much discussion about the different routes that had possibilities and why they were not feasible. Rob was not happy with what he saw as a “can’t do” attitude. Sands said that it was just one year, but Owen pointed out that it was two, and there could be a project next year as well. He was concerned that the continuous change may become permanent. Sands said that she thought Owen was making more of it than it was.

“I don’t think so. Would you like to see the picture of the empty building that I had during the rodeo parade?” said Owen. “I am not making a bigger deal than it is.

You are telling me that

my livelihood is a bigger deal than it should be. I disagree.”

Shirley did not think that one day should make or break a business, but Owen said that it was his biggest money making event. Shirley asked about the train rides, but Owen said they do not bring in as much revenue as one would think for the downtown shops.

Shirley acknowledged that Owen’s store was a boon to the town and provided a necessary service, and that his revenue was important, but that the safety of the town’s citizens must come first.

Pelleberg suggested that there maybe a way to have the parade go down Washington Avenue if they used flaggers to direct traffic. Owen was hesitant to add a financial burden to the city and acknowledged that the council would have to make the best decision based on all circumstances.

Paul Hillestad, the county sign and marker technician, said that he would probably be able to get some volunteers to be flaggers at the event.

After the meeting, Duxbury, North, Hillestad and Pelleberg devised a possible plan to make it so the parade will be able to come down Washington.

They are going to propose to the Department of Transportation that Union Street become a two-way street for the event and that flaggers be put at the corner

of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue and Walnut Street and Union Avenue to direct traffic. They will also put a detour sign on Highway 211 before the intersection directing big rigs to turn around at the boat launch after the Oldtown Bridge and travel back up Walnut before heading down Union toward Spokane.

“It all depends on if the DOT signs off on the idea,” North said. “If they do, we will try to keep it this way in the future. It is easier. It will require a few more people, but less signage.”

In other council business, Duxbury gave a comparison of the service calls for law enforcement between 2017 and 2018 at the meeting. There were 2,548 calls in 2017 compared to the 2,610 calls in 2018.

“When any new taskforce is initiated there is a spike in reporting,” Duxbury said, referring to Newport starting a police department. “In a small town like this it sometimes only takes one person to skew the numbers. We think it is a combination of a couple bad apples and more reporting, which we want.”

There were 692 traffic stops in 2018 compared to the 277 in 2017. One hundred four infractions were issued, 34 criminal citations were issued and 27 criminal arrests for misdemeanor traffic violations not including DUI were made.

“Twenty three percent

of traffic stops resulted in some kind of action,” Duxbury said. “We are not looking to write a ticket, we are looking for compliance.”

Thefts are up in Newport, from 55 in 2017 to 85 in 2018. Auto thefts are up from seven in 2017 to 10 in 2018.

There was a 50 percent conviction rate on auto theft in 2018.

Eighteen people were arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

Duxbury believes that most theft stems from drugs.

Council member Mark Zorica said that he heard in 2017 that Newport didn’t have a drug problem.

“Looking at this, you are removing a lot of the problems that are happening that we were told wasn’t happening. So that is good,” Zorica said.

Domestic violence is down from last year. Verbal incidents are down from 40 in 2017 to 19 in 2018 and physical assaults are down from 26 in 2017 to 12 in 2018.

Sandy Coelho asked the council members to judge the first ever Cupid’s arrow themed Valentine’s Day Cookie Challenge at the high school. The students will bake cookies at home and bring them to school to be judged at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 13.

They will be judged on taste, texture and decoration. Maws and Paws Booster Club donated $100 for Coelho to purchase prizes. Coelho and

her husband donated supplies for signs to decorate the event.

“We are trying to get the boards to come be a part of the kids, because my feeling is that if they see the school board, the city council or the county commissioners they will have positive knowledge of who you are,” Coelho said. “In time, they will become better citizens to become who you are when you are not here any longer.”

Coelho has other ideas for projects to put “love in the high school.” She wants to have all the kids put their wishes in a nice wooden box each year to be stored with the grizzly bear in the school foyer.

She also has not given up on the Friday Night Festival she wants to start. The biggest problem is insurance.

The Pend Oreille Famers Market has agreed to provide insurance if she can guarantee there will be a different set of clientele that will not interfere with the crowd for the farmers market on Saturdays.

In other city council business the council voted to repeal the original ordinance regarding the annexation of Ray Moliter’s land, because the road that goes through the property was not included in the original ordinance. A new ordinance was approved by the council Friday, Jan. 18 that included the land and the road. So, the original ordinance was no longer needed.

LANDFILL: County receieved $92,709 for recylables in 2017 FROM PAGE 1A

closure status could be granted.

Test wells were installed to take samples twice a year to ensure the water was not being contaminated and gases like methane and hydrogen were not building up.

“In 2014 the 20 years of mandatory monitoring and testing was over,” Jackson said. “It took four years of writing and reports for the DOE to sign off on the closure.”

According to Jackson, the wells still need to be capped, the property still needs to be fenced

and it needs to be recorded as a closed landfill with the auditor’s office.

It cost $11 plus tax to dispose of up to 140 lbs of garbage in Ione and Deer Valley or $149 per ton.

The transfer station in Usk does not have a scale, so waste is charged by volume.

The minimum charge for up to three cans of garbage is $11 plus tax or $21 per cubic yard. It cost $30 to dispose of refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners or anything with Freon in it at all of the transfer stations.

It is free to drop off cardboard,

aluminum cans and electronic devices because it is sold for revenue. The transfer stations also recycles products like copper, brass and paper among others items.

“We try to retrieve and sell any recyclables possible so that we can reduce the cost to our customers,” Griesemer said.

Not all recyclables can be sold.

Customers can drop off hazardous chemicals in small amounts for free, because the county receives grant funding for the processing and disposal of the hazardous materials.

The county collected $92,709

in revenue for 455.85 tons of recyclables in 2017. It collected $45,128 for 507.61 tons of recyclables in 2018. The profit margin for recycling is diminishing especially if it is being shipped over seas, Griesemer said.

“We sell our recycling to local markets, so we still have revenue coming in even though the market is declining,” Griesemer said.

Another way the solid waste department uses recyclables to save money is by burning the oil that is dropped off for disposal in their oil burner to heat the recycle and Department of Transportation buildings.

PDC: PDC will double check to see if Miller paid the fine FROM PAGE 1A

of Enterprise Services to handle its financial work.

Bradford says the PDC did receive a personal financial affairs form in November, but the $150 wasn’t received.

“We are double checking with DES to make sure that no payment was received,” Bradford said.

There are two PDC actions against Miller.

She was fined the $250 for not providing the personal financial affairs form, known as an F-1.

She did eventually provide the form, although it was late and after a fine had been levied.

The other PDC case was over not supplying the campaign finance

records.

That resulted in a subpoena for the records, with the demand that she produce them by Jan. 25. She did not, Bradford said.

The PDC is considering their options, Bradford said.

They could go to Superior Court for further action. Bradford said that would likely be in

Thurston County if that were the option chosen, Bradford said.

Miller said she has mailed in her campaign records. She said there were other county government candidates in a similar situation of having sent in forms that the PDC says they have no record of receiving.

Bradford said that each election the PDC

does have a number of candidates who are late filing disclosures, particularly the F-1, which lists income and assets.

The PDC usually sends a demand letter and most of the candidates comply, she said. This year, as in other years, the PDC is taking enforcement actions against several candidates, including Miller.

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B R I E F LY Get tickets to Iron Sommelier and Brewmaster Event NEWPORT – The 2019 Iron Sommelier and Brewmaster Event is Saturday, Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m. at the Priest River Event Center. The annual event benefits Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation’s charitable efforts, including the Kids’ Snack Bag Program and Reach Out and Read. Attendees vote for their favorite wine or microbrew pairings while enjoying six gourmet small bite courses prepared by chef Steven Swanson of Nectar Catering and Events. Pourings are provided by the Beardmore Bistro Wine Bar and Tap House. Kicho Forrest will perform live music. Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open at 5 p.m. and cocktail attire is suggested.

Tickets are available on www.eventbrite.com or by calling 509-447-7928, ext. 4373.

Tickets on sale for library fundraiser PRIEST RIVER – Planning has begun for the Friends of the West Bonner Libraries 18th annual Wine and Microbrewery Tasting and Auction. The event will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, at the Beardmore Building in downtown Priest River. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at the Priest River Library, the Blanchard Library or from Friends members. Enjoy a variety of wines and microbrews, good food and a fun auction and support West Bonner Libraries.

This year the FOL’s biggest fundraiser will focus on an expansion for the Priest River branch.

The addition will more than double the size of the library. Construction will begin in the spring of 2020. Donations for the auction are being accepted now and can be dropped off at either library.

For more information, call the library at 208448-2207.

WSU President’s Honor Roll released PULLMAN Wash. Washington State University’s President’s Honor Roll for the 2018 fall semester was released recently, with several Pend Oreille County students named to the honor roll.

The President’s Honor Roll recognizes students who stand above the rest with excellent academic performance. To be eligible for the honor roll, undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of nine graded hours in a single term at WSU and earn a grade point average of 3.75 or earn a 3.50 cumulative GPA based on 15 cumulative hours of graded work.

Douglas James Behrend, Laurel Rose Behrend, Katelinn E. Borches, Melyss Carlson, Justin E. Gill, Stephanie Pei Wen Huang and William Donald VanDyke, all of Newport, were named to the honor roll, as was Crystal Mary Cronoble of Ione.

PRIEST RIVER – Columbia Bank is hosting a free lunch and raffle at its Priest River branch Wednesday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The theme of the lunch is “Relationships first, business second.” Attendees can meet the bank’s business partners and regional management team and enjoy a free meal and drinks.

Columbia Bank is located on 6552 Highway 2 in Priest River.

For more information, call 208-448-0604.

COURTESY PHOTO|BOB LUTZ

Snowy the prairie dog, “seer of seers and prognosticator of prognosticators” is giving Punxsutawney Phil a run for his money.

Pend Oreille prairie dog declares early spring

BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

SACHEEN LAKE – While Punxsutawney Phil got all the glory, the 21st Annual Groundhog Day Celebration was quietly taking place in Pend Oreille County on Saturday, Feb. 2, only with prairie dogs.

Snowy, Sacheen Lake’s resident prairie dog, did not see her shadow, thus declaring an early spring according to her owner and local volunteer weather monitor Bob Lutz.

At 10:15 a.m. last Saturday, under cloudy skies with an unusually mild temperature of 36 degrees, and assisted by her sister Flurries, Snowy did not see her shadow, thus forecasting an early

spring on the horizon.

However, Lutz advised that it was all in fun, and to take Snowy’s prediction with a grain of salt.

“Last year, Snowy’s prediction of an early spring did not verify as winter weather only intensified. Just saying,” Lutz wrote in an email.

Groundhog Day is a popular tradition celebrated every Feb. 2 in Canada and the United States. It stems from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day sees its shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den and winter will persist for six more weeks, and if it does not see its shadow because of cloudiness, spring will arrive early.

Park board has five month to update comp plan

BY CANEEL JOHNSON OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Parks and Recreation Board has a little over five months to finish the update to the parks and recreations comprehensive plan.

Craig Jackson, the county public works director, volunteered to facilitate the plan update. He had suggestions on how to refine and organize the plan for completion. He went through the plan and made comments on sections he felt were not imperative to the plan like the geological makeup of the county and its history.

“My comments are just suggestions,” Jackson said to the park and recreation board at a special meeting Jan. 25.

The meeting was held to go over the comp plan.

“If any of you feel like something should stay or something else should be stricken or added please let me know that is what we are here for.”

He suggested using the planning policies and guidelines the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board provides in their

CORRECTIONS Don Ramsey is the Pend Oreille County engineer. In last week’s story ‘County ups its road maintenance’ his title was misreported.

We regret any confusion this may have caused.

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Craig Jackson is the Pend Oreille County Public Works Director. In last week’s story ‘Culvert Plans Underway in Diamond Lake’ his title was misreported. We regret any confusion this may have caused.

manual. It outlines what is necessary to have in the plan to get funding for projects.

“We are doing the same thing with the county’s comprehensive plan,” said Greg Snow, the county community development director.

The county’s comprehensive plan mandates that the park and recreation comp plan be updated every five years.

The major elements of the P&R plan that are essential are goals and objections, inventory

of facilities, land and proposed projects, public involvement, demand and need analysis, capital improvement, and plan adoption.

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Eyes peeled for moose Last Monday I was driving home from work and had a not so pleasant encounter with a moose.

One minute the road was clear with only a couple other travelers on the road and the next there was a set of hooves bouncing in front of my car. As I jumped the creature, Dukes of Hazard style, my 2002 Mercury Sable catching air, ‘I thought, oh my god was that a moose.’ Only having seen a single moose live and in person previous C A N E E L’ S to this tragic event and having C O R N E R only snatched a quick glance at its hooves as I used it as a ramp CANEEL to catapult into the air, I was not JOHSNON sure.

I landed on the other side of the animal wondering why I had not been stopped dead in my tracks as if I had hit a brick wall.

I haven’t hit an animal since I was in high school.

I always attributed it to the fact that my thoughts were so loud that all the wildlife in a five-mile radius could hear them. My assumption was always justified by the fact that all the deer I had come across had been waiting on the side of the road staring at me as I drove by. I couldn’t understand why my thought throwing super power had not worked.

Numb from the shock I tried to reconstruct what had taken place.

I went through it in my mind. I looked in my rearview mirror and saw that there was someone parked on the other side of the road with their hazards on.

The animal was not standing when I hit it. In fact it had not even finished landing, I realized as a flash of memory of the hooves falling rolled across my mind.

What had happened was that the person in the oncoming lane had hit it and thrown the animal into my lane, and I had driven over the top of it. I had had just enough time to hit my breaks bringing my speed down to just under 55.

In a daze I called my fiancé for a ride home because my car was sputtering and overheating. Then I called the police to report the accident.

I got out to inspect my car and saw that the hooves had taken out both my headlights. My grill was gone and most of my front bumper had been torn off.

When my fiancé arrived he went to inspect it and discovered it was in fact a moose. As I approached him he was touching it.

“Don’t touch it,” I screeched astonished at the male need to poke at dead things.

“It is still warm,” he said.

The person who had hit it first had gone to get assistance to help remove it from the road. He was driving a large SUV and had minimal damage and a cracked windshield.

After conferring with other people who either hit a moose or known someone who has, I began to realize how lucky I was.

I was already grateful that I had not killed it, but I now realize that if it had been standing it may have seriously injured or even killed me. My car is low to the ground and it would almost surely have come through my windshield.

The man who had hit the moose told me his son had hit one just a week or so ago and it had come through the windshield and bent the steering wheel.

Another person told me that her friend had hit one, also in an SUV and it had come through the windshield and landed in her back seat. Can you imagine that? Having a moose crash through your windshield and end up in your back seat.

I walked away without a scratch, but I don’t even want to imagine what it would have done to my midsize sedan and to me if I had hit it first.

Student debt draining retirement income Lots is written about students exiting college saddled with hefty student loans; however, the impact on retired parents went largely unnoticed.

Recently, Wall Street Journal writer AnnaMaria Andriotis reported Americans over 60 years old are coming out of retirement and going back to work just to pay for their children’s education.

On average student borrowers in G U E ST their 60s owed $33,800 in 2017 up O P I N I O N 44 percent from 2010. Student loan debt for seniors rose 161 percent DON C. between 2010 and 2017. It was the BRUNELL largest increase of any group.

ASSOCIATION Why the shift to parents? In OF 2008, lenders started requiring moms and dads to co-sign for colWASHINGTON lege loans.

BUSINESS As a result, seniors are finding PRESIDENT themselves working deeper into their retirement years and are holding on to jobs that younger adults would normally take.

Older financially strapped Americans are relying SEE BRUNELL, 6A

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YO U R O P I N I O N Vote no on permanent levy To the editor, The West Bonner County School District (WBCSD) has proposed a permanent annual public school levy. Property owners must have a voice in how their property taxes are used. The WBCSD board has stated the following reasons for support of a permanent levy: (1) It will save the cost of having special elections, (2) It will hold the bond amount at $3 million, (3) if the State increases the money it provides to schools, the board can lower the levy, and (4) The public needs an opportunity to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

Following are the facts: 1) If WBCSD wanted to save taxpayers the cost of a special election, the school levy vote would be held in May with other county elections.

They don’t because fewer people will vote against the levy if it is not held at the same time as other issues, and it is more likely to pass when summer residents are out of state.

2) Board members stated they still could raise the levy amount if they need to; they just have to bring it to the community for a vote.

This nullifies both No. 1 and No. 2.

3) The District could reduce the amount of the levy in the future, but it won’t. WBCSD always has projects on hold because new projects demand more money.

Once it is allotted to them permanently, they will spend it.

4) Voters may have an opportunity to say yes or no this year, but that will be the last time. If the levy passes, voters will lose the opportunity to

ever say yes or no again.

Please vote No on March 12.

-Ingri Cassel Spirit Lake

Turn PUD shop into town facility To the editor, This is an open letter to Pend Oreille County Commissioners, Public Utility District Commissioners and Port of Pend Oreille Commissioners Dear Commissioners: Having served as a county commissioner I know how hard it is to bring people together.

I also know how much time is spent on economic development. Getting all three commissions – County, PUD and Port – to work together can be difficult but also powerful, I am impressed and applaud your work.

The problem is that the current proposed smelter project has turned out to be extremely divisive.

The credibility of the three commissions is being questioned. And my bet is whether the smelter is ever built or not, the credibility question will remain.

So, why not have the three commissions continue to work together to improve not only the local economy, but also the look and feel of the county. A project that will improve the Newport business district and provide opportunity for more economic development.

Here’s the idea: Take the three blocks on Union Avenue currently being used by the PUD as a storage yard/ shop and move them out of town.

Those three blocks can then be developed into a beautiful down town facility which would include a Railroad

READE R’S POLL Howard Schultz, the 65-year-old billionaire who got rich turning Starbucks coffee into a global brand, announced last week he was considering a run for the presidency of the United States as an independent. He says both parties are being driven by their extreme elements.

Do you think Schultz should run?

No, we don’t need another billionaire (expletive) as president.

Yes, he’s right about the influence of the extremes on the parties. He’s fiscally conservative, socially liberal and values international relations, just what we need.

Depot for the Rotary Train Rides, possibly an experimental Incubator Kitchen, maybe a Community Center or who knows, maybe even a Trader Joe’s.

I am positive that such a project would be embraced by the community and bring all kinds of long-term benefits to our beautiful county.

-Joel Jacobsen Newport

Government shut down over wall is wrong To the editor: Concerning President Trump’s partial shutdown of the federal government, in order to coerce funding the border wall between Mexico and the U.S. In 2017, 15 million Mexicans, 20 million Canadians and about 40 million other foreigners legally visited our nation.

Most returned to their home countries. Others were operating under work permits. Of the above there was a small percentage that stayed in the U.S. after their visas and work permits expired.

Of the undocumented people in our nation the vast majority constitute the above. Building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico will not stop the above.

To secure our nation it would be necessary to completely seal off our borders and not let any foreigners into our nation. This is not reasonable. Another method would be to impose severe penalties upon U.S. employers for hiring undocumented persons.

The last two years the Republicans controlled the federal Senate and House of Representatives. But even they

Greed leading to civil war?

To the editor, Having reached a respectable life of almost 91 years, I was sincerely dedicated to let the troubles of our nation be someone else’s problem. The country that I adopted 77 years ago was a ‘dream come true.’

Unfortunately it is not anymore. Gone are the civility, the fairness and the compassion. We have turned into a greedy, unfair and uncivil bunch of unruly kids. Leading the pack is a congress that can’t find the closest washroom without a GPS. The usual congratulatory handshake between winner and loser has become a bitter, hateful, SEE LETTERS, 5A

R E A D E R ’ S P O L L R E S U LT S Do you think the government will remain open or will Trump and lawmakers again allow it to shutdown?

41% No way. The Republicans will not allow the government to shutdown again.

No, he won’t win and will get Trump reelected if he runs as an independent. He should run as a Democrat or not at all.

Yes, he’ll pull the Democrats back from the influence of that crazy Alexandria Octasio Cortez, who wants to turn us into Venezuela.

would not support funding for constructing a border wall with Mexico.

Where was the national emergency then? Why didn’t President Trump initiate a partial shutdown of the federal government when his own Republican party would not fund the border wall?

Also, according to president Trump, Mexico would pay for the construction of the border wall, of which they have refused to do.

To shut down large portions of the U.S. government and put federal workers in sever economic conditions is wrong. And to separate babies from their mothers and to send children back to their home countries and put them in severe jeopardy is wrong as well. Your Christian readers may want to refer to Matthew 18:6, and 25:35-36.

-Mark Johnson Nine Mile Falls

It will close again. Trump will do what it takes to make the border secure with a wall.

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childish use of insulting language that eventually our kids will think is normal.

If we go back to 1861, just as Abraham Lincoln was elected president, the same phenomenon or disease attacked the public senses, ending in a bloody civil war that almost decimated the greatest country in the world.

Are we about to go back 150 years and destroy the example of good government or are we treading on thin ice? Did we learn the lesson or are we going to repeat the mistakes of our predecessors? Then – the cause was about humankind. Today it smells of pure greed.

-Danny Motola Usk

Legislators didn’t take comment seriously To the editor: I wish to thank The Miner for the informative article on Washington Senate bills 5061 and 5062 concerning limiting high-capacity magazines and making 3-D printed firearms illegal (‘Highcapacity magazines, 3-D printed firearms in gun laws,’ Dec. 30.) Other gun related issues before the House and Senate were also explained.

Not only did the article present both sides of this hot topic but on the same page was the contact information for our state senator and representatives. That made it very easy to email all three of them voicing my strong support for SB 5061 and SB 5062. Representative

Maycumber’s office responded that they were in receipt of my email. Senator Short responded with a form letter thanking me for agreeing with her opposition to both bills indicating that neither she nor her staff read my comments. Representative Kretz’s office has not replied.

The Miner did its part to inform its readers about upcoming legislative action. I did my part by writing my representatives and expressing my views. What’s missing is any indication that my comments were taken seriously by legislators who are supposed to represent me, whether or not they agree with my point of view.

-Martha Nichols Newport

Electrohypersensitivity group meets Feb. 10 To the editor, On Sunday, Feb. 10, at 1:30 p.m., the EHS Idaho group will hold a public meeting at the Cocolalla Community Center, 4269 Cocolalla Loop Rd, (southern end of Cocolalla Lake, just off Hwy. 95) in Cocolalla, Idaho. It will begin with a healthy potluck and an informational meeting will follow. EHS, or electro-hypersensitivity, usually manifests as headaches, heart palpitations, insomnia, tinnitus, inability to concentrate, and/or indigestion after a person has been exposed to WiFi, cell towers, smart meters/appliances, or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.

Everyone is invited to

attend, and learn more about this syndrome, and what can be done about it.

-Anne Wilder Chamberlain Priest River

Searches at bus station wrong To the editor, My wife recently traveled by bus to Yakima to visit friends. Border Patrol agents boarded the bus and checked IDs of all the passengers and asked about their citizenship status. Spokane is 97 miles from the Canadian border and the Border Patrol checks IDs within 100 miles. No passenger was taken off the bus, but a lady that spoke Chinese had some difficulty communicating her legal status.

The Fourth Amendment to our constitution prohibits searches without probable cause, yet apparently the Border Patrol is allowed to ask for proof of citizenship on buses and trains. We have no freedom if police can stop and search without any reason or warrant.

My wife provided her ID, but I would have politely refused. One of the male passengers did refuse the police request about citizenship.

I have zero interest in living in a police state in order to control illegal immigration. I will take my chances with illegal residents potentially harming me. On the other hand a police encounter could easily result in my death as seen on many video accounts of police shooting unarmed citizens during traffic stops.

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Jackson gave out worksheets that outlined the organization, projects and proposed expenditures to be reviewed.

He asked that each of the board members go through it and get their input back to him by the next meeting on Feb. 20 at 2 p.m.

For the organization worksheet, the board members were asked to comment on things like whether the parks and recreation department will continue to be under the direction of the community development department and its director and if the administrative assistant of the community development department should continue to provide administrative assistance for the P&R department as it has in the past.

For the projects worksheet, the board was asked to review each project and indicate whether the project has been completed and if it has not, do they still want to pursue the project. Some of the projects that were listed were building an amphitheater, picnic area and campground renovations.

For the expenditures project worksheet, the board members were asked determine whether the work was performed and if the funding forecast was still necessary.

Only two of the board members, vice chairman Don Comins and Mark Bender, attended the meeting on Jan. 25. Not present were the chairman Dave Gruver, treasurer Jeanetta Taylor and board member Mary Beth Murphy. Jack-

son said he would get the worksheets to everyone.

“I will make sure each of the board members gets one if I have to personally drive to their house to drop it off and explain what is needed,” Jackson said.

Some of the suggestions for future projects made were the addition of Americans with Disabilities Act accessible paths, an ADA mounting station for the equestrian trail and a Geographic Information System mapping of all county land.

Due to the poor attendance of public meetings for the scope of public preferences the board is leaning toward doing more surveys than public meetings to get the public’s input on future projects.

“Ten people attended the four town hall meetings,” Jackson said. “Only one person showed up for one of the meetings, and the most at any one meeting was four people. On the other hand, hundreds of people turned in surveys.”

The planning policies and guidelines provided by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board does recommend selecting the strategy that will result in the most data collected. It explains that public meetings can unduly influence the plan because the only people to attend them are people who have that time available. Surveys can be picked up and turned in at the individual’s convenience, allowing for a wide scope of data.

The surveys will be distributed in libraries, schools, online and at various other locations.

Mountain West Bank funds Snack Bag Program NEWPORT – Mountain West Bank of Newport awarded Newport Hospital and Health Services (NHHS) Foundation with a check for $ 4,000 on Jan. 29. The funds are awarded in support of the NHHS Foundation Healthy Kids Snack Bag program, which addresses food disparities in local children living in Pend Oreille County and West Bonner County. The

funds will directly provide over 600 snack bags in 2019.

The Healthy Kids Snack Bag Program’s goal is to combat basic food disparities and childhood obesity, as well as increase educational performance among local elementary school children. The program provides them with a week’s worth of nutritious snacks and weekly nutrition edu-

cation materials or healthy snack recipes. The children receive a backpack filled with snacks every Thursday. As long as they return the empty bag to school the following week, the bag is refilled again. The Foundation also provides nutritious snacks to Pend Oreille Skills Center, Pend Oreille River School, and Pend Oreille Valley Adventist School.

The police are becoming obsolete by technology.

Cameras are now everywhere and we now have facial recognition, GPS tracking and dozens of software applications make it nearly impossible to commit a crime without detection.

The uniformed police

presence of hundreds of years has now been electronically replaced.

My privacy might be gone but the Constitution still remains and any physical search requires a warrant.

We have seen the movies where the Nazi Gestapo demands “pa-

pers” from passengers on a train. Even with papers the outcome of those police encounters is problematic at best. The “King’s” men are banging on your door and you might lose your head in the process.

-Pete Scobby Newport

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Senate panel hears Short’s bills seeking to create more housing OLYMPIA – State Sen. Shelly Short’s effort to make housing more affordable and available in Washington took an important step when the Senate Local Government Committee held public hearings recently on five bills (SB 5193, SB 5194, SB 5242, SB 5243 and SB 5245) she’s introduced to make adjustments to the state’s Growth Management Act. Short, R-Addy and the ranking Republican on the Local Government Committee, announced in a press release that she is one of several Senate Republicans spearheading legislative efforts to address homelessness and housing problems across Washington.

“The issue we have heard repeatedly throughout the state, not just in my communities in the 7th District, is the challenges we’re having with housing shortages,”

said Short. “Those challenges certainly didn’t just happen overnight, but we’re seeing increased homelessness and people struggling to find access to affordable housing. These bills are designed to give flexibility to local governments in opening up land that could ultimately become available for housing.”

Short said her bills focus on updating the Growth Management Act in urban and rural communities that can assist in making housing available and affordable in Washington. They also represent a compilation of concerns that local governments and residents have shared over the years.

“What we need to understand is that jurisdictions have unique needs,” said Short. “The landuse decisions in this state have become very rigid, which is due in

part to how the Growth Management Act (GMA) has been interpreted over the years. It is critical that GMA be brought back to the guidance tool for planning it was originally designed for and allow local jurisdictions and communities to address the growing population and housing challenges that are in front of us in the 21st century. Unfortunately, groups like Futurewise and Olympia bureaucrats have turned the GMA into a regulatory morass, ‘saving us from ourselves’ and forcing our communities to look like they want us to. My bills bring back the most important voices in land-use planning, that of local citizens.”

Short received support, along with helpful suggestions, from a number of state associations and state agencies during last week’s hearing.

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NEWPORT – “I have some big shoes to fill,” said Mitch Parnell the new sergeant for the Pend Oreille Sheriff’s office in reference to the taking the position sheriff Glenn Blakeslee vacated when he was elected to sheriff.

Parnell Parnell has been a deputy with the Pend Oreille Sheriff’s Department for four years. He scored the highest among the four deputies that tested for the position. Parnell’s promotion comes with a raise of $8,880 a year. His new salary will be $69,324 a year “He is a fantastic individual, highly trained, detailed and very experienced,” Blakeslee said.

Parnell, 46, was in his early 30s when he received his post certification at Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Academy in Birmingham Ala. in 2003. He graduated from Jefferson State Community College where he obtained his associate

degree in criminal justice in 2005.

“I started my law enforcement career late in life,” Parnell said.

Parnell spent three years in the Marine Corps after high school where he was in infantry and specialized in Force Recon.

“I have some great stories to tell my kids,” Parnell said. “I got to hang out of helicopters, jump out of them on a fast rope, and did special extraction.”

A special extraction is when a rope is dropped from the helicopter to the men on the ground. Then they strap their harness to the rope, and the helicopter picks them up while they hang from the rope and flies them to the drop zone and drops them off.

Parnell was a millwright at Honeywell for 10 years after the Marine Corps. He joined the sheriff’s reserves while working there. That was how he got interested in law enforcement.

Parnell’s family used to take vacations in Sandpoint during the summer when he was a child.

He loved the area and thought it

would be a great place to settle in.

He started looking for a job and he found one with the sheriff’s office in Sandpoint.

“I was tired of the heat, humidity and hurricanes,” Parnell said. “The winters took some getting used to.

It only snows a couple of times a year in Alabama.”

Parnell started his law enforcement career in Sandpoint in 2005.

He joined the Bonner County Sheriff’s office in 2008, and came to the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office in Sept. 2014.

Parnell’s wife Katie is from Montana, and they have three children.

Parnell’s oldest son just graduated from Air Force boot camp.

The middle child attends the Forrest Byrd Charter School in Sandpoint and the youngest is homeschooled.

Parnell’s first day as sergeant was Feb. 1.

It is a working position, which means he will still respond to calls and assist deputies.

His first responsibility as sergeant is to coordinate training.

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Last October, Bloomberg reported federal student loans are the only consumer debt segment with continuous cumulative growth since the Great Recession. “As the costs of tuition and borrowing continue to rise, the result is a widening default crisis that even Fed Chairman Jerome Powell labeled as a cause for concern.”

All told, there’s a whopping $1.5 trillion in outstanding student loans and, according to the Federal Reserve, the number keeps growing.

Bloomberg concluded: “The cost of borrowing has also risen over the last

two years. Undergraduates saw interest on direct subsidized and unsubsidized loans jump to 5 percent this year – the highest rate since 2009 – while students seeking graduate and professional degrees now face a 6.6 percent interest rate, according to the U.S. Department of Education.”

What can be done?

Many parents have refinanced their homes which carry much lower interest rates. However, that impacts seniors many of whom anticipated burning their mortgage before collecting Social Security.

Since a big chunk of student loans are to those who drop out of school, parents and students need to carefully consider if a four-year university is really for them. Community college tuition is more affordable and offers

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A challenge for our four-year universities is finding ways to lower tuition.

Since the 1970 tuition has skyrocketed by 1,000 percent while the consumer-price index has risen by 240 percent, according to 2015 data.

By 2010, the percentage of annual household income required to pay the average private four-year tuition reached 36 percent, up from 16 percent in 1970.

Meanwhile, university endowments continue to rise. Hundreds of U.S. universities made strong

returns on their financial investments last year, the Associated Press reported.

A survey of more than 800 colleges and universities found that their endowments returned an average of 8.2 percent in 2018, down from 12.2 percent in 2017.

To help focus on degrees which lead to employment, some universities are eliminating programs.

Others are streamlining courses leading to degrees and sequencing them in a way that students are able to graduate on time.

Andriotis’ article is timely. Seniors also worry about the viability of their retirement plans. State and federal lawmakers are now scrambling to deal with an estimated $4 trillion shortfall in retirement savings plans, Bipartisan Policy Center reports. Stay tuned.

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PRIEST RIVER – The certified staff member selected for January as the Employee of The Month is Cheryl Brengle.

Brengle is Brengle a first and second grade teacher at Idaho Hill and has been with the district for 29 years. A colleague nominated Brengle.

“Cheryl was noted for being a master teacher who has an amazing ability to bring out the highest potential in her students,” West Bonner County School District

Business Manager/Board Clerk Jennifer Anselmo in an email.

The classified Employee of The Month for January is Renee Gamber.

Gamber Gamber is a classroom paraprofessional at Idaho Hill Elementary. She has been with the district for six years. Gamber was nominated by a colleague who states that, “Renee is always putting the kids first and goes out of her way for all students. She is also a great support to staff.”

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OLYMPIA – School resource officers, threat assessments, and statewide school safety best practices are all topics of proposed legislation this year.

However, none of the five bills are scheduled for further hearings that could lead to a vote.

The Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee heard public testimony on five school safety bills Wednesday.

“I worked with the House very carefully on this and with others, (to) not do an omnibus bill with everything packed in but to do a number of different bills addressing, you know, different elements,” said committee chairwoman, Lisa Wellman D- Mercer Island.

Senate Bill 5052 would add training requirements for school resource officers to be drafted by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs and paid for by a grant program.

The resource officers are also the subject of SB 5141, which emphasizes that the state does not require police officers in schools but that if the district chooses to have one, the district must adhere to the statewide training requirements.

Proposed training topics would include the rights of children in schools, child and adolescent development, recognition and response to youth mental health issues, and the education rights of students with disabilities, among other things.

“I didn’t want my daughter to become another statistic in the school to prison pipeline,” said Cory Walster, expressing concern over the law enforcement aspects of the bill.

Walster said he is a single parent to daughter diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder and cannot always control her reactions.

He is also a volunteer for the non-profit Civil Survival, which advocates and organizes people directly impacted by the criminal justice system.

Threat assessment processes would be required to be developed by all school districts in the state under proposed SB 5216.

The process to identify worrisome behaviors in students would include four components — it must be based on behaviors, be incorporated into the school district’s system of student supports, districts must engage with families whenever possible, and it should address the needs of students with special needs.

SB 5317 would establish a Washington school safety center and a network of school safety coordinators stationed around the state.

“This is putting in place the structure that can really support the program,” said Wellman, noting that SB 5317 has companion legislation in the House of Representatives — HB 1216.

The bill would establish the School Safety and Student Well-Being Advisory Committee, located in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Greg Lynch, Superintendent of the Bremerton Educational District, spoke in support of the bill, mentioning that 65 percent of Washington school districts are small school districts that “struggle mightily” in these areas.

Lynch hopes SB 5317 would build a network foundation that a variety of resources could be added to as they become available.

“This bill systems wide focuses around building a foundation of supports through a state-wide network, from OSPI (Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction) through regional school safety centers and then to school districts and then to our schools,” said Lynch. “It remains a critical shortfall in our state.”

The fifth bill discussed would change first responder requirements to notify schools in a lockdown or evacuation situation. SB 5514 would require first responders to determine whether other schools in the area, including private schools, should be notified as well.

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STEaM Olympics sweep Priest River Competition helps kids save for higher education PRIEST RIVER – A fun-filled two hours of STEaM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) challenges led to bouts of laughter, critical problem-solving, and both physical and mental exercises at the STEaM Olympics hosted by the West Bonner County’s district-wide STEaM Club, 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC), and GEAR UP Wednesday, Jan. 30.

“We thank everyone for their support and we can’t wait for more people to join us at the next STEaM event,” says STEaM Team President and science teacher Shannon Wilson.

With 36 Olympic teams competing at the Priest River Lamanna High School, there were

94 students from the West Bonner County School District, seven players who were too young to be in school, and 26 adults on teams for a total of 127 participants in the games, let alone the observers who came to watch the amusement.

Each winner was awarded prizes donated by community businesses in the Pend Oreille River Valley.

Winners included: Strongest Player, Owen Kelly; Most Spirited, Raynon Price; Future Einstein, Tanner Hughes; Best Teammate, Ruger Schaper and Best Mentor, Loralee Cooper.

Beastmode 2411 took first place gold medals with 154 points and consisted of: Trace Storro (captain) age 9 from PRE, Jayda Storro age 10 from PRE, Layton Gains age 9 from PRE with parents Angela Gains and Tiffany Storro.

Trophy Snatchers took second place silver medals with 149 points and consisted of high school students from PRLHS:

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Shelby Hanna (captain) 15, Jordan Phillips, 17, Kymara Fulton, 15, Caleb Gleason, 18, and Bradley Gleason, 14.

Hirst Hustlers took third place bronze medals with 146 points and consisted of: Carsen Hirst (captain) age 10 from PRE, Mason Hirst age 8 from PRE, with parents Steve Hirst and Hannah Hirst The STEaM Team consist of leaders in STEaM throughout the district with PRLHS science teacher Wilson as founder and president, Kari Eggert as vice president, Elanna Philipoff as treasurer, and Brenna Ballenger as secretary.

Each school in the district has a STEaM representative, including Priest River Elementary’s David Cook, Priest Lake Elementary’s Michelle Barnes, Idaho Hill’s Cheryl Brengle with support from Launa Lewis, and PRLHS’s Jared Hughes.

The 21st CCLC is run by director Cherie Coldwell and GEAR UP by director Brenna Ballenger.

The goal, says Wilson, is to provide every student within the school district opportunities to keep challenging themselves in STEaM throughout school as they experience the applicability of STEaM disciplines in the real world.

At the Olympics there were 19 booths ran by community members and volunteers, consisting of Animal Identification from the Kalispel Natural Resources Department, North Idaho College (NIC) with multiple booths including a virtual paint simulator and graphic design challenge, Elanna Philipoff’s Academic High Achievers (AHA) running a booth on drones and paper rockets, GEAR UP’s Breakout Box booth, Idaho Forest Group doing a Log Scaling Activity, and much more.

For the top three teams, students won monetary prizes that they agreed upon when receiving the certificates to put into savings until their senior year for starting their college or career journey.

Idaho Forest Group donated $1,000 to STEaM Club that was split amongst the top three teams with every student receiving $125 for first place, $100 for second place, and $62 for third place. Frank Pangburn and wife Dianna from Truckin’ for Kids donated $100 per student for the first place team.

If any individual, organization, or business is interested in partaking in STEaM events or making a donation, email steamwbcsd@gmail. com. More information can be found about the club on the website connected to every school’s homepage in the WBCSD.

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viewpoint on the topic of smelters,” they wrote.

“This is not a content neutral restriction on speech.”

Pend Oreille County Prosecutor Dolly Hunt, who also serves as the county’s civil attorney, consulting attorney Nathan Smith and county Director of Community Development Greg Snow received copies of the email. Hunt said the matter would be taken up at the next planning commission meeting. Snow informed county commissioners Monday, Feb. 4, that there wouldn’t be enough planning commissioners able to attend the Feb. 12 meeting for a quorum. The chair

and vice chair wouldn’t be able to attend and one of the planning commissioners who was at the last meeting, Dan Mueller, resigned. The nine member planning commission now has two vacancies.

Snow said he was looking into scheduling the meeting the following week. The county’s proposal to change zoning on all Public Lands to zoned lands has been controversial. Opponents to the proposed silicon smelter object to the mass zone change, which would include property sold by the PUD to PacWest Silicon.

Without the zone change, the land cannot be used for

a smelter.

The Jan. 8 meeting was well attended, with many present to speak against the county’s amendment, including Eichstaedt and his clients. After testimony started on the county’s amendment, Boyd said he didn’t want to hear the word “smelter” again.

He said the hearing was to consider four specific amendments and the smelter wasn’t one of them.

He said he had a responsibility to get through all the public comment.

The proposed silicon smelter is far behind schedule. PacWest developers asked for a meeting with the Department of Ecology

and the government entities to assess where they were at in the process, said Brook Beeler, spokesperson for Ecology.

That meeting took place Jan. 18 at Ecology’s office in Spokane, with officials from Pend Oreille County, the Port of Pend Oreille, the City of Newport, the Department of Health, the Department of Commerce and the PUD taking part in the meeting, along with PacWest, Beeler said. The meeting lasted about two hours.

PacWest wanted to find out how the “puzzle pieces fit together,” Beeler said.

She said everyone gave an update.

Hospital district budgets for new assisted living facility increase in patients in nearly every department the district operates.

NEWPORT – The openSalaries and benefits ing of Newport Hospital comprise more than half and Health Service’s new the budget, totaling assisted living facility $26,696,577. mid-year had an impact Union employees will on Pend Oreille Hospital receive an already negotiDistrict No. 1’s budget, ap- ated 2 percent increase proved by commissioners in wages, and non-conat the end of 2018. But the tractual employees were overall budget remains also given a 2 percent relatively similar comincrease. pared to last year’s.

Nearly every departThe board of commisment, except for support sioners approved the $41 staff, is anticipating more million budget at their full-time equivalent emDec. 27 meeting. The ployees than in 2018. The budget is up nearly $4 current Long Term Care million, and projects an facility is budgeted to have 21.9 FTEs, down from OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT the 39.6 PART TIME /HOURS VARY last year.

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Manus said that when a patient is in need of a higher level of care, most often it’s a rehabilitation situation. The patient will instead be in a swing bed in the hospital while they recuperate.

Because the new model will save the state money, the state is guaranteeing its rate of Medicaid reimbursement for the next five years. Eighty-five percent of residents are on Medicaid.

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down from $3,373,862 in 2018. River Mountain Village Advanced Care is budgeted to bring in $3,727,200.

The district no longer has an occupational therapist, which will drop swing bed patients. But an orthopedic surgeon on staff is increasing surgery, along with two surgeons.

Ancillary services – such as laboratory work, radiology, pharmacy and physical therapy services – are expected to bring in more than $37 million, compared to the $35.5 million in 2018.

The district will collect $500,000 in property taxes, and $681,744 in bonds voted on by the public to build the new facility.

Costs for services increase 6 percent for inpatient and 3 percent for outpatient.

“We try to be as competitive as possible,” Manus said. There was no increase for lab work or radiology.

Earlier in the year, the district approved increasing its charity area outside of Pend Oreille County, to include the Priest River zip code, Blanchard and Oldtown. The resolution allows the district to charge on a sliding fee schedule those who are unable to pay their bill.

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Grizzlies win last two games, on to Districts

B R I E F LY Spartans get another shot at Timberlake PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans girls basketball team lost 58-15 to Timberlake Tuesday, Jan. 29, a team they will face in the first round of District playoffs Wednesday.

Tuesday, the Spartans did not manage to score more than six points in any quarter. The Tigers were up by 26 at halftime.

Liann Kren led the Spartans in scoring with six points, Karah Fink scored four points, Jasmine Martin scored three points and Adrie Minish scored two points. The Spartans will loose Liann Krenn, Abbyl Barnes, Tabitha Richey and Jasmine Martin to graduations this year.

The Spartans finished the regular season in fourth place in the Intermountain League with a league record of 0-6 and an overall record of 1-16.

Timberlake leads the league with a 6-0 league record. Bonners Ferry (4-2) is second, Kellogg (2-4) is third. The Spartans will play Timberlake again for the first round of the 3A District 1 Girls Basketball tournament Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 5:30 p.m., at Timberlake.

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies boys’ basketball team beat their final two regular season opponents last week and will play their first District tournament game Friday, Feb. 8, at West Valley High School in Spokane Valley at 7:30 p.m.

Newport moved into a tie for first place in the Northeast A League with Deer Park with their wins and Deer Park’s 75-66 Jan. 31 loss to Lakeside.

Both Newport and Deer Park finished the regular season with 10-2 league records.

Newport will take on the winner of the Feb. 6 game between Lakeside and Colville, the No. 3 and No. 6 teams in the Northeast A League.

Tuesday night, Jan. 28, the Grizzlies beat Medical Lake at home 61-53. The game was close in the first half, with Medical Lake able to pull within a point or two after trailing by five much of the half. Newport led 32-28 at the end of the half.

“It didn’t surprise me that they played well,” Newport coach Jamie Pancho said of Medical Lake. “I knew they were a great team.”

The Grizzlies extended their lead by five in the third quarter and played a 14-14 fourth quarter to get the Northeast A League win.

Danny Bradbury led all scor-

Rangers ride to Liberty IONE – The Rangers will travel to Liberty for league regionals Saturday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. Bert Burnett, 160-pounds, is the No. 2 seed wrestler in the league, and eighth grader Jaren Martin, 106, is the No. 4 seed. Selkirk High School wrestlers competed at Springdale last Saturday, Feb. 2. Those results were not available before press time.

ers with 18 points. Michael Owen scored 11 points and Tug Smith got 10.

Thursday night, Jan. 31, Newport went down Highway 2 to Riverside, where they beat the Rams 83-34, knocking the Rams out of the playoff picture.

Riverside is coached by former Newport coach Steve Bryant. The Rams finished last in the seven team league but had some respectable wins during the season, including a 78-67 league win over Lakeside.

Newport started strong against Lakeside, up 23-10 at the end of the first quarter. The Grizzlies put the game away in the second quarter, when they outscored the Rams 31-6.

Owen led all scorers with 21 points. Ben Krogh scored 16, Smith 14, Bradbury 12 and Tiegen Prange 11.

The District tournament is among the top Northeast A League teams. The tournament champion goes on to Regionals, which is really the first part of the state tournament, Pancho said.

The District tournament winner goes on to Regionals and the second and third place finishers play teams from the Caribou Trail League for a chance to advance towards a state tournament qualification.

Pancho anticipates Lakeside (8-4) will win the loser out game Feb. 6 with Colville (1-10). While Pancho thinks Lakeside will win, the league

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Danny Bradbury powers one up against Medical Lake at home Tuesday, Jan. 29.

Bradbury was the high scorer with 18 points in the 61-53 Newport win.

has been close top to bottom all season, he said, with any team being able to beat any other

BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

COLVILLE – The Newport High School wrestling team will advance eight wrestlers to regionals in Omak this weekend after they placed in the top five at the District Tournament in Colville Saturday, Feb. 2.

At 182-pounds, Jed Cupp earned second

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ON DECK: AT REGIONALS: Omak High School, Saturday, Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m.

place. According to Bojorquez, Cupp wrestled well, but in the finals just couldn’t overcome the experience of his Colville opponent.

“We did do pretty well at districts,” says NHS coach Adrian Bojorquez.

“We needed a couple of guys to place a little higher and we could have sneaked into that third place spot.”

At 113-pounds, Jeremy Ward placed fourth At 132,

Tyler Ward earned a fifth place finish.

At 195-pounds, the Grizzlies had two wrestlers earn spots: Bailey Corkrum won fourth place and Matt Kirkwood won third.

Both boys wrestled one another in the round for third and fourth.

Kirkwood came out on top in the match, beating Corkrum on points.

At 152, Warren Hamblen qualified to wrestle at regionals, earning fourth place.

He lost his match for third by a pin.

At 160-pounds, Keelen Mitcham earned a fifth place spot.

“It definitely was not Keelen’s best day, but he found a way to get it done in spite of his not wrestling his best,” says Bojorquez. “And that is what it takes at times; you find a way to be successful and move to the next level when you aren’t on your best game.”

At 138-pounds Nate Allen made the finals,

but lost a tough match to his Lakeside opponent by a score of 9-6.

Chris Rivard earned a sixth place spot, making him an alternate in regionals.

At 170-pounds Ethan Warnsdorfer-Kramer earned a sixth place spot.

He will also be an alternate going into regionals.

“I’m looking forward to regionals; it would be fabulous to take all eight guys to state, but really all the kids have to wrestle in some pretty tough weights and you just never know how some of the tough matches will go,” Bojorquez says. “We are making progress and the wrestlers are getting better everyday.

And I’m grateful for all the support we get from the community.

We couldn’t do it with out them.”

The Grizzlies will head to Omak High School for regionals Saturday, Feb. 9 at 9:30 a.m.

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Jeremy Ward, Newport, versus Nathan Gregory, Deer Park, at last Saturday’s District Tournament.

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PRIEST RIVER GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. TIMBERLAKE: 5:30 p.m. – Timberlake High School

CUSICK BOYS BASKETBALL AT PLAYOFFS: TBA - Deer Park High School

CUSICK BOYS BASKETBALL VS. VALLEY CHRISTIAN: 6 p.m. – Cusick High School SELKIRK BOYS BASKETBALL VS. WELLLPINIT: 6 p.m. – Selkirk High School

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“If you don’t show up, you might lose,” he said.

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High handicap series: Jeffrey Huling 770, Pat Shields 729.

PRIEST RIVER WRESTLING VS. KELLOGG: 5 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School PRIEST RIVER BOYS BASKETBALL VS. KELLOGG: 7 p.m. - Kellogg High School

FRIDAY, FEB. 8 PRIEST RIVER BOYS BASKETBALL VS. WALLACE: 7 p.m. - Wallace Junior/Senior High School NEWPORT BOYS BASKETBALL VS. LAKESIDE OR COLVILLE: 7:30 p.m. – West Valley High School

SELKIRK BOYS BASKETBALL AT PLAYOFFS: TBA Deer Park High School PRIEST RIVER WRESTLING AT LAKELAND: TBA - Lakeland High School OPEN GYM, ADULT BASKETBALL: 7 a.m. - Newport High School NEWPORT WRESTLING AT REGIONALS: 9:30 a.m. – Omak High School SELKIRK WRESTLING AT REGIONALS: 10 a.m. – Liberty High School NEWPORT GIRLS’ WRESTLING AT REGIONALS: 11 a.m. - Othelleo High School PRIEST RIVER WRESTLING VS. KELLOGG: 5 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School SELKIRK GIRLS BASKETBALL AT DEER PARK: TBA

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Bull rider’s death highlights sport’s danger

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Brooke Marsengill goes up for the shot against Medical Lake Tuesday, Jan. 29 at home. Medical Lake, the No. 1 team in the Northeast A League, won.

Three losses for Newport

BY CANEEL JOHNSON OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Grizzlies girls’ basketball team lost the last three games of the season this week.

The Grizzlies lost at home Tuesday, Jan. 29, to Medical Lake, the number one team in the league, 57-27. The Cardinals were up by 14 at the half and continued to hold the upper hand throughout the second half.

McKinley Leslie led the Grizzlies in scoring with 12 points, Julie Schoener scored seven points, Alika Robinson scored four points and Cyndi Lewis and Brooke Marsengill scored two points each.

It was a close game for the Grizzlies at Riverside Thursday, Jan. 31. The final score was 44-40. The Rams outscored the Griz-

zlies by three points in the first quarter 13-10. The Grizzlies tied it up at the half, scoring 9-6 in the second quarter. Riverside took the lead in the third quarter outscoring Newport 13-7. The Grizzles outscored the Rams 14-12 in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to take the win.

“We just had an inability to follow through,” Grizzlies coach mike Frederick said. “Our downfall was free throws. We hit 13 of 30 and they had 18 of 38.”

Leslie led the Grizzlies in scoring with 14 points, Lewis scored seven points, Robinson scored six points, Kaylee Knight scored five points, Schoener scored three points, Evelyn Jergens and Marsengill scored two points each and Madi Bradbury

scored one point.

The Grizzlies again faced Riverside Feb. 2, this time at Northwest Christian High School for the Northeast A League tie-breaker to see who would go to districts. The Grizzlies lost 47-39. The Rams had a one-point lead at the half, but added another six points to their lead in the third quarter.

The Grizzlies matched the Rams scoring in the fourth quarter 17-17, but were unable to get the win.

“The two games were a mirror of each other,” Frederick said. “We struggled in the first quarter, caught up at the half, had a tough third quarter, and came back in the fourth just short of the win. They were both very physical games. Sixty eight free throws is a lot for a high

school game. Saturday we just had an inability to finish around the rim.”

Robinson led the Grizzlies in scoring with 13 points, Leslie scored 10 points, Knight scored three points, Lewis scored eight points, Marsengill and Bradbury scored two points each and Schoener scored one point.

The Grizzlies will loose Julie Schoener and Jessica Hankey to graduation this year. They finished seventh in the Northeast A League with a league record of 1-12 and an overall record of 3-17.

Medical Lake finished first in the league with a 11-1 record. Freeman (10-2) is second, Deer Park (8-4) is third, Colville (7-5) is fourth, Lakeside (4-8) is fifth, Riverside (2-11) is sixth and Newport (1-12) is seventh.

Cusick cruises to playoffs

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers boys’ basketball team cruised through their last league game with Curlew Tuesday, Jan. 29, getting a 67-28 win.

“I pretty much played the starters in the first half,” Cusick coach Rob Seymour said. The Panthers were up 46-15 at the half. “The second half was a mixture of starters and JV.” One of Cusick’s reserve players, exchange student, Ronnie Amedia of Ecuador, scored in the last regular season game, on a 3-pointer,

Seymour said.

All nine Cusick players scored, led by Ethan Hardie’s 13 points.

Colton Seymour scored a dozen, Kyden Nomee scored 10, Celias Holmes scored nine, Devin BrownEagle scored seven, Dylan Reijonen had six, Trevor Shanholtzer scored four, Amedia scored three and Dantana Dick scored three.

The Panthers will host the first round of district playoffs Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. They will play Valley Christian, a team they beat 66-56 earlier in the season.

Valley Christian is the No. 4 team from the Northeast 1B League’s

South division. Cusick won the North division with a 12-3 league record.

Seymour said the Panthers didn’t have their best game when the two teams played earlier.

“We didn’t play very well, but we got the win, that’s what counts,” he said. The Panthers played VC following a tough game with Odessa the night before.

“Odessa took a lot out of us,” Seymour said.

The team is healthy and ready for the playoffs, he said.

“The only thing I’m worried about is if someone gets sick,” he said.

Selkirk girls’ division champs IONE – The Rangers won their last regular season game 60-17 in Republic Thursday, Jan. 31, ensuring them the first place spot in the North division of the Northeast 1B League.

The Tigers were outscored by the Rangers 9-7 in the first quarter.

The Rangers dominated the second quarter 28-8 giving them a 22-point lead at the half. They shutout the Tigers in the third quarter 18-0 and finished the fourth quarter 5-2.

Whitney Dawson led the Rangers in scoring with 22 points, Bree Dawson scored 19 points, Kaitlyn Chantry scored five points, Nicol Lyons scored six points, Angie Sandell, Madison Chantry and Valexia Seeman scored two points each

and Britney Lyons scored one point.

“We are persevering through the season with many injuries incurred.

We played without many players,” Rangers coach Jack Couch said. “We got off to a slow start in the first quarter, and Republic came out fighting.

We stepped it up in the second quarter and got enough of a lead that we were able to play all our girls, which is important because not all the girls will get to play in the playoffs. It will be good experience for them when they do get to play in the next season.”

Bree Dawson, Whitney Dawson and Nicol Lyons were assets to the team.

“The Dawson sisters had a great game, they were good on the boards.

They led the team and did

some really good things for them,” Couch said.

“Nicol Lyons is impactful defense for the team. She is a determined young lady and a champion.

She creates a lot of steals and turnovers for the team and does not always get the credit she deserves.”

The Rangers will loose Whitney Dawson to graduation this year. They finished first in their division with a league record of 11-4 and an overall record of 12-8.

Curlew (10-5) is second, Inchelium (105) is third, Northport (7-8) is fourth, Cusick (2-13) is fourth and Republic (0-15) is fifth.

Selkirk hosted the first round of the Northeast 1B Tournament game Tuesday,

Feb. 5 against Odessa.

The second round of the tournament will be Saturday, Feb 9 in Deer Park.

Just how dangerous bull riding really is was made apparent Jan. 15, when Missouri bull rider Mason Lowe died after being stomped on by a bull at the Denver Professional Bull Riders event.

Newport bull rider Cody Casper, who rode at the event, knew Lowe, an elite bull rider in the PBR. “Yeah, pretty bad deal,” Casper said by email about the fatal accident. He said he became friends with Lowe over the years. “He was RODEO a dang good bull rider and even SCENE better person.”

Lowe was wearing the required DON protective vest, but it didn’t save GRONNING him from the direct hit.

Arena deaths are a sad part of rodeo and bull riding in particular.

A 2011 Canadian study looking at 20 years of data from rodeos in the U.S. and Canada found bull riding to be the most dangerous sport in the world.

“Comparison of bull riding injury rates with other contact sports confirms bull riding is the most dangerous organized sport in the world,” the University of Calgary study states.

The study reported 21 rodeo fatalities between 1989 and 2009, more than any other professional sport. Eleven bull riders 18 and over and seven steer and junior bull riders 17 and under died from rodeo injuries. Two barrel racers and one saddle bronc rider died in that time period.

Everyone who competes in bull riding very long knows they could die in the arena and many have seen it happen. And many have an outlook similar to Casper’s. He says Lowe would have wanted the show to go on.

“He was dang sure a cowboy; he would want us to get right back after it,” Lowe wrote.

Rodeo deaths have been a part of rodeo since the early days. In 1929 Bonnie McCarrol of Boise died from injuries suffered in a saddle bronc riding exhibition at the Pendleton Round-Up. The horse somersaulted on her and her death pretty much ended women’s bronc riding, which had been a part of the Round Up from the start.

One of the most famous saddle bronc riders of his time, four-time world champion Pete Knight, was killed in 1937 in Hayward, Calif., when a horse stepped on him.

World champion bull rider Lane Frost died in 1989 after being run over by a bull at Cheyenne. A movie, ‘8 Seconds’ was made about his life and flack jacket type vests started being used after that.

In the 1994 National Finals Rodeo, Brett Thurman died from head injuries suffered in the bull riding. In 2000 Canadian Glen Keeley died after being stepped on at a PBR event in New Mexico. In 2005, Anthony Stoney Covington died after being stepped on by a bull at the Newport Rodeo.

The first time I saw somebody die in the arena was at a rodeo in Regina, Saskatchewan in the early ‘80s. A gateman was on top of the gate when a bull hit it, sending him crashing down to his death. I saw a bareback rider die at a Coeur d’Alene rodeo when he came off his horse in a seemingly normal buck off.

The most vivid fatality I remember was in 1983 in the Spokane Coliseum, when Montana bull rider Joe Leary died from head injuries suffered when a bull somersaulted on him.

I was standing with a fellow bull rider watching aghast at the too-awful-to-describe wreck. We were both up in the bull riding the next night and neither of us knew Leary.

My friend looked at me and nervously said, “What do you suppose the chances are of that happening twice at the same rodeo?”

We walked out of the coliseum in silence, knowing full well what we were getting into the next day; same as we knew when we walked in, before the fatality. It’s bull riding.

DON GRONNING IS A FORMER PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION BULL RIDER AND PUBLISHER OF NORTHWEST RODEO SCENE.

Newport Gun Club announces results NEWPORT – The Newport Gun Club announced results for week five of the 10-week winter trap shoot and winter skeet shoot.

The trap shoots are held on Sundays and the skeet shoots on Wednesdays at the Newport Gun Club, located off Deer Valley Road.

16 yard: Dan Willner 25, Rob Linton 25, Zack Miller 25, Nick Larson 24, Dan Shaffer 24, Brad Bare 24, Justin Shaffer 23, Dan Reijonen 23, Brent Livengood 23, Moki Garcia 23, Steve Patton 23, Dean Welter 22, Harry Williamson 22, Arlyn Duncan 22, Benson Huntley 22, Trent Slinger 22, Jim Miller 22, John Elias 22, Dylan Hunt 22, Bud Leu 21, Mike Craddick 21, Phil Flack 21, Jim Rainey 21, Adam Collison 21 Jesse Miller 21, Michael Compton 21, John Hankey 21, Jack Newman 20, Ray Kamstra 20 Ladies: Alex Dixon 11

Youth: Amy Reijonen 25, Bradley O’Brien 23, Toby McIntosh 20, Brady O’Brien 19 Handicap: Bud Leu 23,, Dale Maki 23, Dan Willner 23, Justin Shaffer 22, Amy Reijonen 21, Phil Flack 21, Adam Collison 21, Rob Linton 21, John Hankey 21 Doubles: Adam Collison 43, Dan Willner 41, Dan Reijonen 38 Continental: Dan Reijonen 25, Justin Shaffer 22, Bud Leu 22, Michael Compton 22, Amy Reijonen 22, Adam Collison 22, Jesse Miller 21, Jack Newman 21, Leland White 21 Wednesday skeet 12 Gauge: Nick Larson 23, Jim Rainey 22, Gary Yeaw 19 20 & 28 gauge: Nick Larson 23, Jack Newman 19, Gary Yeaw 17, Jim Rainey 17 .410 bore: Jim Rainey 21, Mike Craddick 20, Nick Larson 19, Jack Newman 19

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Spartans victorious at Bonners Ferry BONNERS FERRY – The Spartans wrestled their way to top spots at the Bonners Ferry Invite Saturday, Feb. 2.

Senior Arron Reyes, 200-pounds, won first place; senior Brandon Downs, 126, won second; freshman Bradley Bennett, 152, won third place, and senior Colby Porter, 182, and junior Truxton Wilson, 195, both won fourth place in their weight divisions.

“It was a great day to be a Spartan,” says Priest River Lamanna High School wrestling coach Jesse Hellinger.

Hellinger pointed to freshman Bennett, who won his first medal in a high school wrestling tournament.

“There were some great matches, but there is only one first time a wrestler wins his first medal,” Hellinger says.

“Bennett is progressing great because he comes to practices and listens to his coaches. He is an outstanding young man.”

Next up, the Spartans will host Kellogg during senior night Thursday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. This will be Hellinger’s last home dual meet as Priest River’s head

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WENATCHEE – Shaylynn Allen, 235-pounds, and Sierra Mason, 170, won first place in their weight divisions at the Girls’ Sub-Regional North Wrestling Tournament Saturday, Feb. 2 in East Wenatchee.

“I couldn’t have asked for better results from Mason, as we have been working at match time management and that is exactly how she won her finals match; by controlling both her opponent and the clock,” says NHS COURTESY PHOTO|JESSE HELLINGER

Bradley Bennett won his first wrestling medal at last weekend’s Bonners Ferry Invite.

wrestling coach, as he is retiring at the end of the season.

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CUSICK – The Panthers girls’ basketball team lost their final game of the season at Curlew Tuesday, Jan. 29. The Cougars were up by 16 at halftime and shut out the Panthers in the third quarter. The final score was 54-23.

“The girls went worked hard on their rebounds and defense. Most of all they had fun,” Panthers coach Marcella Haynes said. “I did go and talk with coach Swank later on in the evening and

thanked her for switching out her starters and not running the score up on the girls, as they had to deal with a couple times this year. In the end this will make the girls respect the players along with the win a couple years from now. Great team of Lady Panthers, they loved how they came to bond and become a team on the court.”

Jalyna Castillo led the Panther in scoring with eight points, Emma Hardie scored five points, Linden Peterson and Teresa Campbell scored

four points each and Danelle Sam scored two points.

The Panthers will loose Emma Hardie and Karlise Palmer to graduation this year. The Panthers ended the season with a league record of 2-13 and an overall record of 2-15. The finished fifth in the Northeast 1B League North division. Selkirk leads the North division with an 11-4 league record. Curlew (10-5) is second, Inchelium (10-5) is third, Northport (7-8) is fourth, Cusick (2-13) is fifth and Republic (0-15) is sixth.

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girls’ wrestling coach Scott Pillers.

Mason scored 22 team points and Allen scored 28 teams points, respectively.

In the quarterfinal Mason received a bye and then pinned her Quincy opponent at 5:03 in the semifinal. She went on to win by decision over an Okanogan wrestler.

Allen won by a pin over a Shadle Park opponent at 42 seconds into the quarterfinal. In the semifinal she pinned an Othello wrestler in 21 seconds. For first place, she wrestled and pinned

a West Valley Spokane opponent at 1:05. That wrestler took second at state in 2018 and has been ranked no. 1 all year.

“Allen made an impressive finish of pinning her opponent,” Pillers says.

Mariah Melendez, 115, placed sixth, losing by a pin at 43 seconds to a Wahluke opponent.

“My hopes were better for Melendez, but she was just recovering from the flu,” Pillers says.

The girls will go on to wrestle at Regionals in Othello Saturday, Feb. 9 at 11 a.m.

Idaho hunters, take note BOISE – During their annual meeting on Jan. 24, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted new rules for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat for the 2019-2020 hunting seasons.

Statewide, the new rules included a reduction in the number of moose tags available to hunters, an increase of two bighorn sheep tags, and decrease of four mountain goat tags.

The new rules booklets will be out in mid March and online www.idfg.idaho. gov/rules prior to that. The application period for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat controlled hunts runs

from April 1-30. The earliest controlled moose hunt seasons begin at the end of August, as do the majority of those for bighorn sheep and all of those for mountain goat.

Applicants are reminded Fish and Game will not be accepting mail-in applications for the controlled hunts.

Hunters may apply at any hunting and fishing license vendor or Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling 800-554-8685, or online. A 2019 Idaho hunting license is required to apply. New fees for application are $16.75 for residents and $41.75 for nonresidents.

Rangers rip Republic, on to Districts points, Ryan Zimmerman scored six, Zech Curran had five points and Luke

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

REPUBLIC – The Selkirk Rangers boys’ basketball team finished their regular season with a 68-45 Northeast 1B North conference win at Republic Thursday, Jan. 31.

The Rangers started hard and played good defense, holding Republic to 17 first half points, less than the Rangers scored in the first quarter.

After an 18-7 first quarter and a 1210 second quarter, the Rangers were ahead 30-17 at the half.

Selkirk played a 15-13 third quarter, then put the game away with a 23-15 final quarter.

Justin Krabbenhoft led Ranger scoring with 15 points, although scoring was spread out. Jay Link had 13 points, Steven Davis had nine, Thomas Huttle had eight, Ty Taylor scored seven

ON DECK: VS. WELLPINIT: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m.

AT DEER PARK: Saturday, Feb. 9 (TBA)

Couch had three points.

The Rangers will host their first District playoff game Wednesday, Feb. 6, when they play Wellpinit at 6 p.m.

Wellpinit is the No. 3 team from the Northeast 1B South conference and Selkirk is the No. 2 team from the North conference.

Cusick (12-3) is No. 1 in the Northeast 1B North conference, Selkirk (114) is second, Inchelium (9-6) is third, Curlew (3-10) is fourth, Northport (213) is fifth and Republic (1-14) is sixth.

Regardless of who wins Wednesday, Selkirk will play again Saturday, Feb. 9, at Deer Park (TBA).

Priest River falls to Timberlake

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River boys basketball team started strong against Timberlake, the Intermountain League’s No. 1 team, Thursday, Jan. 31. The teams were tied after the first quarter at 10-10.

Timberlake was able to get the lead in the second quarter and went into halftime ahead 24-21.

The Spartans went cold in the third quarter, with Timberlake outscoring them 15-6.

“The third quarter cost us,” Priest River coach Kevin Wylie said, with Timberlake hitting some 3-pointers in that

quarter.

The teams played a 14-14 fourth quarter and Timberlake got the 53-41 Intermountain League win, securing the league title.

Keegan Hegel and Caden Brennan led Priest River with nine points each. Brandon McCracken scored eight, Lucas Jantzen Lucas scored seven and Trentyn Kreager scored three.

Except for the one quarter, Wylie was happy with his team’s performance.

“I am happy with how our team played,” he said. “We played hard.”

The season is winding down. Districts start Feb. 20.

Wylie is optimistic about the Spartans.

While they didn’t beat Timberlake, it was competitive.

“We are definitely improving,” Wylie said.

The first time the teams played Timberlake won by 32 points. “We definitely feel we can beat them.”

The Spartans are in fourth place in the Intermountain League, with a 0-5 league record.

Timberlake (4-1) is No. 1, Kellogg (3-2) is No. 2 and Bonner Ferry (2-2) No. 3.

The Spartans played Bonners Ferry Tuesday, Feb. 5 after the newspaper deadline. Friday, Feb. 8, the Spartans play at Wallace at 7:30p.m.

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B R I E F LY Calling all Idaho high school junior boys

PRIEST RIVER – American Legion Post No. 147 is offering high school junior boys an all expense paid week in Boise to learn the rights, responsibilities and privileges of American citizens including city, county, state and federal government structure.

Activities will include legislative sessions, presentations by law enforcement, and court proceedings. The deadline for applications is March 1. Judges will choose two boys to attend the event and a delegate will be chosen in case one is unable to attend.

For more information email IdahoLegionPost147@gmail.com.

Scotia Road in concert at Create NEWPORT – Singersongwriter band Scotia Road will be playing all original music Sunday, Feb. 10, 2-4 p.m. at Create Art Center in Newport. According to the band’s website, “Scotia Road is an all original singer/songwriter band with sweet sounds of folk, country and a touch of blues.

Scotia Road implements only original music written by members of the band and features warm mother-daughter vocal harmonies, mandolin, guitar and upright bass.”

For more information about tickets, contact Create at 509-447-9277.

Make a vision board this Thursday PRIEST RIVER – Achieve goals in 2019 by creating a vision board with Traci Conrad during a Live and Learn class at Priest River Library. Join Conrad on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m. and craft a personal collage to serve as inspiration and motivation.

Supplies and step-by-step instructions are provided. Registration is not necessary.

For more information, contact the library at 208-448-2207 or email library@westbonnerlibrary.org. Follow library programs and events at www.westbonner.lili. org.

Musical comedy Romeo and Harriet coming soon SACHEEN LAKE – Mountain Harmony Show Choir’s Spring Musical, Romeo and Harriet, A Musical Comedy in Two and a Half Acts, is coming to Circle Moon Theater the first two weekends of May. The book is by Charlie Lovett, with music by Bill Francoeur. The play is a New York twist on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The cast is made up of youth and young adults.

The show is cast and rehearsals have begun at the Newport United Church of Christ 430 W. 3rd St. in Newport.

Performances will be held the first two weekends of May at the Circle Moon Theater 3645, located at Highway 211.

Times and dates to be announced.

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Peter Pan Jr. coming soon Priest River Junior High and high school drama instructor Russ Beans directs students as they rehearse for the upcoming production Peter Pan Jr. at the junior high auditorium Thursday, Jan. 31. Performance dates for the play are March 1 at 7 p.m. and March 2, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at Priest River Junior High. Tickets are $5 for students/seniors and $7 for adults.

Still time to raise money for Penguin Plunge PRIEST RIVER – The 21st annual Priest River Panthers’ Special Olympics Penguin Plunge is Saturday, Feb. 16, followed by a chili cook-off and live auction.

The polar plunge will be held at Bonner Park West. Participants can wear a themed costume if they like, but all swimmers must wear shoes into the water. Prizes will be handed out for best themed costume, best overall costume, and for whoever raises the most money.

Participants must also sign a waiver and raise a minimum of $25. Checks can be made out to Idaho Special Olympics; however, the money raised goes directly to the local team.

The Panthers also travel to Twin Falls in the summer, a six-night trip including four days of travel.

They are also competing at the

Winter Regional Games in Kellogg.

The team participates in snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The Summer Games are in June, where the Panthers compete in track and field events. They also field a softball team and bowl.

The Panthers could use some more items for the auction. Call Shultz at 208-290-3783 or just bring the items to the high school on the day of the event.

The chili cook-off is at Priest River Lamanna High School directly after the polar plunge. The public can buy a bowl of chili, corn bread and a drink for $5. Participating in the cook-off costs $5. Bring a crock-pot full of already done chili to participate.

Registration for the polar plunge begins at 11 a.m. and the plunge starts promptly at noon.

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Get in on acting classes at The Cutter METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre is hosting a series of acting classes for beginning and experienced actors, ages 14 and up. Younger actors may request admittance to the classes, which are being taught

by Cutter Artistic Director Tara Leininger. The classes are on Sundays, 1:30-3 p.m. There is no fee, but a $5 donation per class is suggested.

The classes can be taken individually, and there is no requirement to take any minimum number.

Feb. 17: Comedy Tonight, Part 1 – The class will explore the difficult art of comedic timing, physical comedy, and work on scenes and monologues.

Feb. 24: Comedy Tonight, Part 2 – Continuing the work begun in the previous class, scenes and monologues will be performed and critiqued.

March 17: Drama Queens & Kings, Part 1 – The class will explore the

dramatic acting styles, working on scenes and monologues.

March 24: Drama Queens & Kings, Part 2 – Continuing the work begun in the previous class, scenes and monologues will be performed and critiqued.

March 31: Musical Theatre – The class will study and participate in some scene/musical numbers from the genre of musical theatre.

Tara Leininger has been acting since she was 12, including professional summer stock experience, acting in television advertising, experience in both high school and college productions, as well as working for the Missoula Children’s Theatre in their community theatre. She taught high school theatre for over 20 years, and has been an actor/director for the Cutter since 1991.

For more information on the acting classes, contact The Cutter at 509-446-4108.

Women’s Gathering this Saturday SPIRIT LAKE – Enjoy a potluck breakfast and bring a friend to the Women’s Gathering, hosted by Real Life Ministries at Spirit Lake Senior Center. The event

is Saturday, Feb. 9, 9-11 a.m. There will be discussions about “Beating the Winter Blahs.”

Spirit Lake Senior Center at 32564 N. 4th Ave. meeting - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport

WE E K AH EAD WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6 AA MEETING: 7 a.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 First St., Newport ROTARY CLUB: 8 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park NEWPORT TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 9 a.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport 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: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport PEND OREILLE ROCK AND GEM CLUB: No Meeting.

CALISPEL POST 217: 6 p.m. American Legion in Cusick PRIEST RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River BASIC MEETING: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

THURSDAY, FEB. 7 UCC NON-DENOMINATIONAL BIBLE STUDY GROUP: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport

PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Priest River Senior Center

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

BLANCHARD STITCHERS QUILTING GROUP: 10 a.m. Blanchard Inn

WRITERS GROUP: 2 p.m. Create Arts Center

PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church NEWPORT MASONIC LODGE: 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 8 BOOKS OUT BACK: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library HAPPY AGERS MEETING AND POTLUCK: Noon - Priest River Senior Center STORY TIME: 3 p.m. - Newport Library DANCE CLASSES: 6 p.m. Create Arts Center, Newport, 4th Fridays at 7 p.m.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

SATURDAY, FEB. 9 KIDS MOVIE CLUB: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - Newport Library BOOKS OUT BACK: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA MEETING: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 NEWPORT YOUTH: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

MONDAY, FEB. 11

LINE DANCING: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center

EVERGREEN ART ASSOCIATION: 10 a.m. - Create Arts Center

ALCOHOLIC’S ANONYMOUS WOMEN’S MEETING: 10 a.m.

- Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown

HOSPITALITY HOUSE SENIOR POTLUCK: Noon Newport

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

BLANCHARD GRANGE MEETING: 5:30 p.m. Blanchard Grange

OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

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

QUILTERS MEET: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center

PRIEST RIVER LIONS: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport LOOSELY KNIT: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

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

TUESDAY, FEB. 12

LINE DANCING: 10 a.m. -

RIVER ARTS ALLIANCE: 10 a.m. - Various sites

WEIGHT WATCHERS: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church SPIRIT LAKE LODGE NO. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

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 ~6:30 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

CATHOLIC MASSES

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

Usk: St. Jude’s 111 River Rd., Sat. 4:00 p.m.

Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows 1981 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.

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 10 a.m. for all ages Sunday Worship - 11 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 Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Becky Anderson 509-447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

LIFELINE MINISTRIES Full Gospel - Spirit Filled 214 S. Montana Ave., Oldtown 916-671-4460 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Friday Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer 4:30 p.m.

Pastor Jim McDonald

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ 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 9:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Through His potency everything that hath, from time immemorial, been veiled and hidden, is now revealed.”

Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

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 Real 4 Life - College ages 3rd & 4th Mondays 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 www.americanlutheranchurch.net

SEVENTH�DAY ADVENTIST

Saturdays, 10:00a.m.

Diamond Lake 301 W. Spruce St, Newport 326002 Highway 2 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. diamondlakeadventist.org Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen Edgemere - 5161 Vay Rd 11:00a.m.

(864) 378-7056 edgemereadventist.org Bible preaching, God Newport - 777 Lilac Ln 10:40a.m. honoring music newportsda.com

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 180 Osprey Lane Priest River 208-448-2724 Sunday School 10:00a.m.

Sunday Service 11:00a.m.

Elder Led

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Priest River hosts STEaM Olympics

he STEaM Olympics, hosted by the West Bonner County’s district-wide STEaM Club, 21st Century Career Learning Center, and GEAR UP took place Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Priest River Lamanna High School (see story in this week’s newspaper for list of competition winners). STEaM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) challenges included critical problem solving, and both physical and mental exercises. With 36 Olympic teams competing, there were 94 students from the West Bonner County School District, seven players who were too young to be in school, and 26 adults on teams for a total of 127 participants in the games, in addition to the observers who came to watch the amusement.

All photos courtesy of Cherie Coldwell

Students at the Idaho Forest Group booth do a log scaling activity.

The United States Army had a booth at the event demonstrating robotics.

Students could build molecule models at this booth with toothpicks and mini marshmallows.

North Idaho College provided a virtual paint simulator and graphic design challenge.

Support Our Future Loggers

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Mike Lithgow of the Kalispel Natural Resources Department had a booth on animal identification.

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OBITUARI ES L. LaVetta Hays PRIEST RIVER

L. LaVetta Hays (Graham), aged just 48 years, passed from this earthly realm on Jan. 28, 2019 after battling pancreatic cancer. She Hays was born in Bartlesville, Okla., to Bruce and Lydia (Orgain) Graham as the middle child of three girls.

She graduated from Shelton High School in Shelton, Wash. in 1988, marHays ried Andy Hays and they had a son that they raised in the area for many years. She later moved to North Idaho to be with her baby sister and then to New Orleans, La. for a few years.

She recently came back to Idaho to be closer to family and friends. She had a deep love for music, especially Bob Dylan. She will forever be known as a loving woman who loved her family and friends with all of her being.

She is survived by both parents; her sisters Carol (David) Lamberson and Doris Gearhart; her son Jake (Hattie) Hays; and two beautiful twin grandsons, Dean and Owen Hays; an Aunt Loretta (Oscar) Molano; nieces and nephews Bruce, Krista, Debbie, Tristian, Trinity, Savannah, Sierra, and Zach. She is also survived by many longtime friends who miss her, and her faithful dog, Carter. She is preceded in death by her uncle Carl Orgain as well as all of her grandparents.

A Celebration of Life will be held later in the spring.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampbell.com.

Wolfgang Werner Langer PRIEST RIVER

Wolfgang Werner

Langer, 67, of Priest River, Idaho, passed away Jan. 29, 2019.

He was born to Juergan and Ursula Langer in Weimer, Germany on Dec. 11, 1951.

His family immigrated to Canada when he was Langer quite young, then to the United States when he was about 6.

Wolfgang enjoyed his profession of construction, especially his clients and working on their projects. In his free time he enjoyed reading.

He leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Mary Jane, his two sons Jason and Justin, daughter-in-law Jennifer, granddaughters, Abigail, Emmalyn, Evonne, Shasta, Katie, and grandson Jared.

He is also survived by his mother, Ursula Harnisch, in Pennsylvania, as well as Chama Langer, his stepmother in California. He has a large extended family that will greatly miss him.

There will be no service at this time.

His family will lay him to rest in a waterway so his journey can continue.

Please celebrate him by showing love to your family.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampbell.com

Millie G. Moring COEUR D’ALENE

Millie G. Moring, 80, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away at Schneidmiller House, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019.

She was born May 1, 1938 in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Norman and Sarah (Rineholt) Leffingwell.

Millie met her future husband, Donald Moring, while he was serving in the army and stationed at Fort Riley,

WE ST P E N D O R E I LLE F I R E CALLS PRIEST RIVER – HERE IS A LIST OF DISPATCH CALLS RESPONDED TO BY THE WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT RECENTLY. 1-22: medical assist, Dinger Lane, Priest River 1-23: medical assist, Larsen Lane, Oldtown 1-24: medical assist., South 2nd Street, Priest River 1-25: medical assist, Parsons Drive, Priest River 1-26: fire alarm, Whitetail Lane, Oldtown 1-26: medical assist, Highway 2, Priest River 1-27: chimney fire, Nagel Road, Oldtown 1-27: medical assist, Highway 57, Priest River 1-29: medical assist, Highway 57, Priest River 1-29: medical assist, Highway 57, Priest River

Kan. They were married Aug. 12, 1955 in Atchison and raised their family in her husband’s hometown of Leeds Point, N.J. Millie and Donald were married 51 years before his passing in 2007. She worked for a time in a local sewing business and retired after 20 plus years, working at a popular local restaurant, Oyster Creek

Inn in Leeds Point, overseeing the daily kitchen prep. Millie volunteered and served for many years on the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Oceanville Volunteer Fire Co. In 1994 Millie and Donald moved to Oldtown in Bonner County, Idaho.

She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, baking and cooking new recipes, talking politics,

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. 28 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of a two-vehicle accident blocking the southbound lane both drivers are out of the vehicles.

UNTAGGED EVIDENCE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of 2019 untagged evidence and property items.

ARREST: Fertile Valley Road, Daniel A. Custer, 22, of Newport was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Brook A. Stigall, 36, of Cusick was arrested on a DOC detainer.

RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Silver Birch Court, Newport, report that a 15-year-old male ran away.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, David W. Brown, 56, of Newport was arrested on a local misdemeanor warrant.

RUNAWAY JUVENILE: N. Union Ave., report of a 13-yearold female ran away.

RECOVERED PROPERTY: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report that stolen guns were recovered.

CHIMNEY FIRE: Jermain Road, Newport, report of a chimney fire. There are no flames showing.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of a large passenger van dark color.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report that a vehicle hit a moose. There are no injuries and the animal is blocking the road.

SEX OFFENSE: Calispel Trail Loop Road

TUESDAY, JAN. 29 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Northshore Diamond Lake, report that a big black dog attacked a small yorkie type dog and killed it on her property.

THEFT: Forgotten Trail, Newport, report that the complainant requests to speak to a deputy about a cold theft that happened in the last two weeks.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Sullivan Lake Road, Ione, report that the complainant’s brother was upset about a play station and started throwing things at the

complainant.

warrant.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: 4th Ave., Metaline Falls, report that someone messed with the complainant’s coaxial that is in the lobby causing damage.

VEHICLE FIRE: S. Union Ave., report of a vehicle on fire.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. 2nd Ave., Ione, report that a pit/ boxer cross tried to attack the complainant.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of a vehicle off the roadway.

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY: Hoo Doo Loop, Oldtown

VIOLATION OF ORDER: S. Garden Ave., report that a subject attempted to contact protected person in an order.

ARREST: Peninsula Loop, Priest River, Terry Randolph, 53, of Priest River was arrested for trespassing.

UTILITY PROBLEM: W. Larch St., report of raw sewage coming out of the ground.

THEFT: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, report that the complainant is requesting assistance to retrieving a phone.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Scotia, Newport, report of a deputy out with and ATV and three juveniles.

ARREST: W. Railroad Ave, Newport, Jacob K. West, 28, of Newport was arrested on a DOC detainer.

ALCOHOL OFFENSE: W. Pine St., Newport, report of a male subject in the waiting room with an open container.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of an officer out with a suspicious vehicle.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Deaken Richard C. Sullivan, 36, of Bothell was arrested on a local misdemeanor warrant and Lane A. Forhan, 43, of Snohomish County was arrested for failure to appear.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Laurelhurst Drive, Newport, report of an officer out with a suspicious vehicle.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30

PRIEST RIVER

Alvin C. Baker, 93, of Priest River, passed away Jan. 23, 2019. A graveside memorial will be held on Saturday, May 4, at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Priest River. A full obituary will follow in April.

WEST BONNER COUNTY

MONDAY, JAN. 28 TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 41, Blanchard

FRIDAY, FEB. 1

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Riverside ACCIDENT: W. 4th St., report of a hit and run accident.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of a fatal accident.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Hwy. 2 report that the complainant heard five gunshots in the area.

ACCIDENT: Deer Valley Road, report of a vehicle in the ditch.

ATTEMPT-LOCATE: Spring Valley Road, report of an attempt to locate a wanted subject.

SATURDAY, FEB. 2

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Valley View Drive, report of a front vehicle plate stolen.

DISABLED VEHICLE: E. Joyner Drive, report of an unoccupied vehicle.

HARASSMENT: N. Central Ave., report that the neighbors are harassing the complainant.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Scott Ave., report of subjects arguing outside of residence.

VEHICLE PROWL: W. 4th St., Newport, report that the light was on inside the car.

ARREST: HWY. 2, Mark E. Lexa, 57, of Priest River was arrested for DUI.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: N. Washington Ave., report that someone with a flashlight is at the thrift store.

ARREST: Apling Lane, Bret R. Williams, 59, of Newport was arrested for DUI.

PROWLER: Community Hall Road, Cusick, report that the complainant hears sounds like someone is trying to break into the house.

SUNDAY, FEB. 3.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W 2nd St., report of an officer out with a suspicious vehicle.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. Circle Drive., report of a service dog with tags found and returned to its owner.

CITE AND RELEASE: Hwy. 41, Blanchard, a 34-year-old Blanchard woman was cited and released for possession of marijuana.

THURSDAY, JAN. 31 ARREST: Dickensheet Road, Coolin, Glen Blegen, 55, of Priest River was arrested for DUI, open container of alcohol, and driving without privileges.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: E. 5th St. N., Oldtown, report of suspicious activity at the Oldtown Boat Launch.

GRAND THEFT: Campbell Point Road, Priest River DOMESTIC DISPUTE: 6th St., Priest River

FRIDAY, FEB. 1 ARREST: Hwy. 2, Priest River, a juvenile female from Priest River was arrested for a probation violation.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Eastriver Road, Priest River

ACCIDENT: Leclerc Road N., report that a vehicle slid off the road.

SATURDAY, FEB. 2 ARREST: Beargrass Lane, Priest River, Curtis Kendle, 36, of Newport was arrested on a Kootenai County warrant.

ANIMAL BITE: Buck Creek Road, report that a male subject was bit while out walking his dog.

DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Peninsula Loop, Priest River

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of a truck crossing the centerline and going into oncoming traffic.

TRESPASSING: Old Priest River Road, Priest River SHOTS FIRED: Jackson Ave., Priest River

ACCIDENT: Leclerc Road S., report that a vehicle ran into the guardrail.

DISTURBANCE: Driskill Road, report of multiple family members fighting.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Dustin A. Pelican, 40, Newport was arrested on an out of county warrant.

ARREST: Kings Lake Road, Robert J. Suttles, 44, of Spokane was arrested on an out of county warrant.

UTILITY PROBLEM: 8th St., report of a septic alarm going off.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Deer Valley Road

ARREST: Millers One Stop, Mark J. Sobczuk, 48, of Deer Park was arrested on a local

ARREST: Hwy. 41, Blanchard, Robert McDonnell, 54, of Blanchard was arrested for an outstanding Fremont County warrant.

SEX OFFENCE: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake

DECEASED PERSON: Woodland Drive, report of a deceased person.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Northshore Diamond Lake, report that two moving trucks pulled up to the shop.

THURSDAY, JAN. 31

NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS

ARREST: Warren Ave., Priest River, Robert A. Goodenough, 35 of Priest River was arrested on a warrant.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Hwy. 2, report of repeated gunfire in the area.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Woodland Drive, report of a shooting in the area.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Best Chance Road, report that a subject cutting trees and dragging them up the road.

TUESDAY, JAN. 29

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 3rd St., Newport, report that a vehicle stopped in the area.

DISTURBANCE: Buck Creek Road, report that the complainant’s brother is trying to break the door down.

SUNDAY, FEB. 3 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: Choctaw Lane, Blanchard THREATENING: Old Priest River Road, Priest River SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: Hwy. 57, Priest River ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lakes

PU BLIC M E ETI NGS

2-3: medical assist, Beaver Pond Trail, Priest River

Alvin C. Baker

Donna Moring of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; son, John Moring of Oceanville, N.J., and sister-in-law Norma (Carl) Leffingwell of Tabor, Iowa, and numerous nieces and nephews.

At Millie’s request, no services will be held.

Yates Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.

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

2-2: medical assist, W. Jackson Ave., Priest River

D E AT H N OT I C E

doing word puzzles, making braided rugs and crocheting.

Millie was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Moring, her parents Sarah and Norman Leffingwell, her sisters Jeanette Cox and JoAnn Ehler, and her brothers Carl, Melvin, and Glenn Leffingwell. She is survived by her daughter

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6 DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station No. 41 DIAMOND LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: 6:30 p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2 IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

THURSDAY, FEB. 7 BONNER COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION HEARING: 5 p.m.

- Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint

MONDAY, FEB. 11 PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione OLDTOWN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT BOARD: 5:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall, as

needed PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 6: 6 p.m. - Furport Fire Hall, 7572 LeClerc Road CUSICK TOWN COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center OLDTOWN CITY COUNCIL: 6:30 p.m. Oldtown City Hall

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse PORT OF PEND OREILLE COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Usk, 1981 Black Road WEST BONNER LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 9 a.m. - Priest River Library FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Noon - Priest River Library NEWPORT SCHOOL BOARD: 5 p.m. District Offices PEND OREILLE COUNTY PLANNING

COMMISSION HEARINGS: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center METALINE FALLS TOWN COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Metaline Falls Town Hall LACLEDE WATER DISTRICT: 7:30 p.m. Laclede Community Hall

WEDNESDAY, FEB.13 PEND OREILLE CEMETERY NO. 1: 8 a.m. Newport Cemetery PEND OREILLE CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD: 2 p.m. - Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Newport SACHEEN LAKE SEWER AND WATER DISTRICT BOARD: 5 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211 BONNER COUNTY DEMOCRATS: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint WEST BONNER WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT: 6:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall METALINE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. Metaline Town Hall

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Public Works: full time plus benefits, Salary: $3,632.80 - $4,081.16 per month DOE. See job description for complete list of qualifications and essential job functions. Obtain application and job description from Pend Oreille County Human Resources, 625 West 4th Newport, WA 509-447-6499 or the County website www.pendoreilleco.org

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Great pay and benefits. Application deadline: OPEN. See details at www.pendoreilleco.org (Human Resources) or Civil Service, 625 W. 4th St., Newport, WA. 509-447-6480

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ENTRY (no experience) and LATERAL. Immediate open positions. Great pay and benefits. Application deadline: OPEN. See details at www.pendoreilleco.org under Human Resources or at the Civil Service Office, 625 W. 4th St., Newport, WA 99156.

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Tri County Economic Development District is accepting applications for a full time EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in Colville. This position leads the operation of programs that support small businesses and the economic development of Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties. A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or five (5) years’ experience in Business, Public Relations, Economic Development, program development or a similar field. This position is eligible for full benefits including vacation, medical, and retirement. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For additional information including salary range and the required application, please contact WorkSource https://worksourcewa.com, the TEDD office at 986 South Main – Suite A, (509) 684-4571, or visit www.tricountyedd.com.

TEDD is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Your Right to Know

THE NEWPORT MINER [Pend Oreille County]

FEBRUARY 6, 2019 |

$3000/ MONTH Approximate profit. The Spokane Spokesman-Review seeking Independent Contractor to deliver newspapers Newport to Cusick.

Route consists of 100- 160 home delivery subscribers (depending on day), some single copy business drops. Average of 4- 5 hours to deliver every morning, before 7:00 a.m. Newspapers typically available by 2:00 a.m. in Newport.

Must have suitable transportation, valid license and automobile insurance. If you or someone you know is interested contact the Spokesman Review (509) 7474422, Jonathan (509) 459-5045 or our website to complete a contractor application http://www. spokesman.com/ open-routes/ (23p) PRIEST LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY Currently seeking Library Bookkeeper/ Library Assistant Director. Approximately 30 hours/ week.

Starting wage $15.00- $20.00/ hour depending on experience.

Visit website www. priestlake.lili.org to download job application, or stop by the library, 28679 Highway 57, Priest Lake, Idaho to pick up application. (208) 443-2454 information.(52-3)

W H AT ’ S I N T H E PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION? Important meetings, surplus items, applications to the county, S TAY I N F O R M E D notices to creditors, Read The Newport and Gem State Miner tax sales, summons Newspapers every week so you don’t miss and more. Read it an important story or event. every week.

PRIEST LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY Currently seeking Library Treasurer, approximately 610 hours/ week.

Starting wage $11.00- $20.00/ hour depending on experience.

Visit website www. priestlake.lili.org to download job application, or stop by the library, 28679 Highway 57, Priest Lake, Idaho. (208) 4432454 for information.(52-3)

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201917 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille Conservation District is pleased to announce an opportunity to contribute to conservation and your community by serving on the Board of Supervisors. Supervisors are public officials who direct the activities of the conservation district. Although they serve without compensation, they are eligible to be reimbursed for appropriate expenses. For more information, please contact the Pend Oreille Conservation District or visit the Washington State Conservation Commission website at http://www.scc.wa.gov/

E A R LY B I R D AUTOMOBILES, Antique & Collectible Swap Meet.

Washington State Fair Events Cent e r, P u y a l l u p , February 16 & 17. Saturday, 8-5.

Sunday, 9-3. Admission $5. For information call 1-253-863-6211. Published in The Newport Miner January 9, 23 and February 6, 2019.

WA S H I N G T O N (50, 52, 2) DIVORCE-SEP__________________________ ARATION, $130. $175 with chil201922 dren. NO COURT PUBLIC NOTICE APPEARANCES. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF Includes properT H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N ty, bills, custody, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF support. ComPEND OREILLE plete preparation CAUSE NO.: 18-2-00036-6 of documents. LeSHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE gal Alternatives, OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 503-772-5295.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY You too can Advertise Weekly for only $9.60 Call 509-447-2433 ATTORNEYS

• WELL DRILLING • PUMPS • WATER TREATMENT

Your right to know and be informed of the functions of your government are embodied in public notices.

In that self-government charges all citizens to be informed, this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public records and public meetings.

Estate & Long Term Care Law Group Wills, Trusts, Probate, Medicaid, Business 418 W. 3rd Street, Newport, WA (509) 447-3242

CHIROPRACTIC

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

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Thomas Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Dr. Brent A. Clark Dr. Chris Thomas & Amanda Winje, LMP 129 S. Union Ave. • Newport • (509) 447-9986

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

COUNSELING Pend Oreille County Counseling Services

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

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

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

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CLASSIFIEDS

| FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Continued from 7B Order of Sale: 12/19/2018 Date of Levy: 01/07/2019 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DOROTHY MARKS; JOHN MARKS, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendant(s).

TO: The Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Dorothy Marks; John Marks; Occupants of the Property; and any persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint; The Superior Court of Pend Oreille County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Pend Oreille County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the aboveentitled action. The property to be sold is described as: THE EAST 370 FEET OF THE SOUTH 588.65 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWN-

SHIP 30, RANGE 45, E.W.M., PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON APN/Parcel No. 453002320001 | 453002328001 Commonly known as: 262 Lillijard Road, Newport, Washington 99156 The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m.

Date: Friday, March 08, 2019 Place: Pend Oreille County Hall of Justice; Front Door, East Entrance 229 S. Garden Avenue Newport, WA 99156 The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $203,796.23, together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office.

DATED this 9th day of January 2019 GLENN BLAKESLEE, SHERIFF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON by: /s/ Ciara Williamson Ciara Williamson, Civil Deputy Published in The Newport Miner January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2019.(51-4) ___________________________ 201928 PUBLIC NOTICE

THE MINER

PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD NOTICE OF HEARING The POC Weed Board will hold a hearing at the regular meeting, Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 2:15 PM in the Weed Board office, located at, 227-B S Garden Ave; Newport.

The purpose of the hearing is to review and accept testimony for the adoption of the 2019 County Noxious Weed List. Anyone wishing to review the current state list or the proposed county list may request a copy from the Weed Board Office (447-2402 or PO Box 5085; Newport, WA 991565085 or noxweedinfo@pendoreille. org or fax, 447-6477) or view them on our website, https://tinyurl.com/ POCNoxWeeds. We will gather and consider testimony during the hearing for class B and C weeds. We will gather and submit testimony for Class A, B-designate and new weeds to the State Weed Board hearing for the 2020 State Noxious Weed List, to be held in November.

Published in The Newport Miner January 30 and February 6, 2019.

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201931 PUBLIC NOTICE R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S 19-001 HYDRAULIC PERFORMANCE INDEX TESTING AND EFFICIENCY MODELING PEND OREILLE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County (the District), is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a qualified engineering consultant or firm to perform unit index testing and efficiency modeling of the District’s Box Canyon turbine/generators. Index testing will validate the design criteria of the installed turbine/generators.

Efficiency modeling will result in an economic dispatching program that is compatible with the Box Canyon Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.

Full specifications are available at https://preview.popud.org/top-links/ about-your-pud/contracting-opportunities/. Any questions should be directed to ktornow@popud.org.

Hard copies of the bids are due March 4, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Women, minority, and small business enterprises are encouraged to apply.

The District is an equal opportunity employer.

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Published in The Newport Miner January 30 and February 6, 2019.

(1-2) __________________________ 201932 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on January 22, 2019 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Terry Swanson and did on January 22, 2019 issue a Determination of Completeness for placement of a dock on Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA-19-001), Location: 111 Wagon Wheel Ave; Parcel# 433512520010 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on December 15, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). 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 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Alexa Polasky, Community Development Planning Technician, (509) 447-6931, apolasky@pendoreille. org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than February 14, 2019.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Letter of Approval (Army Corps of Engineers) Dated: January 22, 2019 Published in The Newport Miner January 30 and February 6, 2019.

(1-2) __________________________ 201936 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on January 25, 2019 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Sandra Marean and did on January 28, 2019 issue a Determination of Completeness for placement of a dock on Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA19-002), Location: 28422 Leclerc Rd. N.; Parcel# 433728570019 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on January 2, 2019 and the county expects to issue a Determi-

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising or real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

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nation of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). 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 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Alexa Polasky, Community Development Planning Technician, (509) 447-6931, apolasky@pendoreille. org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than February 14, 2019.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Letter of Approval (Army Corps of Engineers) Dated: January 28, 2019 Published in The Newport Miner January 30 and February 6, 2019.

(1-2) _________________________ 201903 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.Trustee Sale No.: WA-18-812948-BB Title Order No.: 180306206-WA-MSW Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2008 0296209 Parcel Number(s): 443009540022 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: JOE F. STRUTHERS, AN UNMARRIED PERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 3/8/2019, at 9:00 AM At the Main Stairs to the Old City Courthouse, located at 625 W. Fourth Street, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 9, BLOCK 3, THIRD ADDITION TO MOON CREEK ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 187, RECORDS OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 441 CASEY RD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/31/2007, recorded 2/4/2008, under Instrument No. 20080296209 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from JOE F. STRUTHERS, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as grantor(s), to PRLAP, INC., as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc., the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 20170327940 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/ are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $18,334.39. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $139,558.96, together with interest as provided in the Note from 4/1/2017 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. 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. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 3/8/2019. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 2/25/2019 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the

sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 2/25/2019 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 2/25/2019 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s).

These requirements were completed as of 9/20/2018. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the 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. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure. htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal. hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=s earch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc =dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-6064819 or Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only.

The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA18-812948-BB. Dated: 10/25/2018 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Wash-

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ington, as Trustee By: Jessica Junk, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 2763 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee Sale Number: WA-18-812948-BB Sale Line: 800-280-2832 or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com IDSPub #0146740 2/6/2019 2/27/2019 Published in The Newport Miner February 6 and 27, 2019.(2,5) ________________________ 201937 PUBLIC NOTICE S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N D E PA R T M E N T O F E C O L O G Y N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N T O A P P R O P R I AT E P U B L I C WAT E R S TAKE NOTICE: That Kevin G. and Catherine Bruski of Helena, MT on January 14, 2019 under Application No. S3-30836, filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from the Pend Oreille River, tributary to the Columbia River, in the amount of .033 cubic foot per second, each year, for continuous single domestic supply and seasonal irrigation of 0.25 acres. The source of the proposed appropriation is to be located in Lot 14 and N1/2 of Lot 13 in 1st Addition of Sunvale Acres, within the NW1/4NW1/4 of Section 33, T. 37N., R. 43 E.W.M., Pend Oreille County.

Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty ($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from February 13, 2019.

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMERO PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7611 Published in The Newport Miner February 6 and 13, 2019.(2-2) _________________________ 201939 PUBLIC NOTICE S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N D E PA R T M E N T O F E C O L O G Y N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N T O A P P R O P R I AT E P U B L I C WAT E R S TAKE NOTICE: That Marla K. Kuk of Spokane, WA on January 14, 2019 under Application No. S3-30837, filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from the Pend Oreille River, tributary to the Columbia River, in the amount of .022 cubic foot per second, each year, for continuous single domestic supply and seasonal irrigation of 0.5 acre of lawn or garden. The source of the proposed appropriation is to be located in Lot 10 of Riverbend Estates within the SW1/4 of Section 5, T. 34N., R. 44 E.W.M., Pend Oreille County.

Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty ($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from February 13, 2019.

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMERO PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7611 Published in The Newport Miner February 6 and 13, 2019.(2-2) _________________________ 201940 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on January 29, 2019 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Tim Ibbetson and did on February 1, 2019 issue a Determination of Completeness for placement of a dock on Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA-19-003), Location: 394031 Highway 20; Parcel# 433609509003 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on January 10, 2019 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this Continued on 10B

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Idaho Gov. wants more teacher pay BOISE – Gov. Brad Little will propose a bill to increase Idaho’s minimum teacher salary to $40,000 this session.

Greg Wilson, Little’s senior policy adviser focusing on education, told the Senate Education Committee on Monday that Little’s staff is drafting a bill.

If passed into law — and funded by the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee — the bill would enact one of Little’s top K-12 initiatives.

Last month, Little, a Republican, used his State of the State address and budget request to push for a fifth year of salary increases under the 2015 career ladder law. Little called for spending another $11.2 million to raise beginning teacher salaries to $40,000.

The salary issue is one of several decisions JFAC and the Legislature will consider in the coming weeks.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra has called for increasing teacher salaries at an even higher level than Little. In her budget request, Ybarra called for spending $27.8 million, beyond the career ladder level, to increase salaries for more experienced educators. That request would raise pay levels for educators at the top “professional” rung of the career ladder from $50,000 to $52,000 in 201920, Legislative Services Office budget analyst Robyn Lockett said.

Immunization opt outs BOISE - The House Health and Welfare Committee declined to introduce a bill dealing with exemptions from Idaho’s immunization guidelines. Instead, the committee asked for clarification and returned the bill to its sponsor, Rep. Priscilla Giddings, R-White Bird.

The Associated Press reports Giddings’ bill would have required schools and day-care facilities to notify parents that they can opt their children out of immunization guidelines.

Idaho’s immunization opt-out rates are already among the highest in

the nation — and run even higher in some rural areas. Last month, Giddings introduced a different concurrent resolution attempting to nullify immunization guidelines for school children. Giddings went around the traditional committee process and introduced that resolution as a personal bill.

House leadership referred Giddings’ resolution to the House Ways and Means Committee, where personal bills are often sent to die. So far, Giddings’ immunizations resolution has not received a hearing or advanced in any way.

BY MADELINE COATS WNPA OLYMPIA NEWS BUREAU

OLYMPIA – A bipartisan group of 22 representatives is working to improve crisis planning in Washington schools to prevent youth suicides.

“I know for a fact I am not the only one that considers suicide every single day,” said Maverick Mendoza from Issaquah High School. The 17-year-old has suffered from major depressive disorder and severe anxiety for years. His most-recent suicide attempt was two weeks ago.

House Bill 1221 aims to implement a two-year program for mental health promotion and suicide prevention in schools. The bill requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to select up to 12 high schools east of the Cascade Mountains to participate in the pilot program.

The Washington State Institute for Public Policy would report to the governor, the legislature and the state schools superintendent with an evaluation of the program by January

project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). 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 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Alexa Polasky, Community Development Planning Technician, (509) 447-6931, apolasky@pendoreille. org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than February 21, 2019.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Letter of Approval (Army Corps of Engineers) Dated: February 1, 2019 Published in The Newport Miner February 6 and 13, 2019.(2-2)

of 2023 to compare those outcomes with information obtained from high schools west of the Cascades.

Forefront Suicide Prevention, a social impact center at the University of Washington School of Social Work, is taking sustainable action toward preventing suicide. According to the bill, Forefront must work with the selected schools to provide best practices related to suicide prevention.

Dr. Jennifer Studer, director of Forefront suicide prevention, lost her husband to suicide in 2011.

“I think about our snow day today and the fact that we were all notified in the school about what to do immediately – it’s all systemized,” Studer said. But, “We have virtually no investment in youth suicide in the state.”

HB 1221 places emphasis on the need for school-based approaches to overcome the urgent health problem of youth suicide. Mental health issues are one of the strongest predictors among adolescents for engaging in self-harm and suicidal behavior, the bill states.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the suicide rate among 10- to 17-yearolds increased by 70 percent between 2006 and 2016. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for youths ages 10 to 19, as referenced by the centers.

“We have an epidemic in our state,” said the primary sponsor of the bill, Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines. “We are losing two to three young adults every week to suicide.”

According to the bill, one in five adolescents who are attending school have a diagnosable mental health disorder and only half actually seek help from professional services.

Symptoms of an underlying mental health disorder include feelings of depression, anxiety, hopelessness and distress.

“Our high school specifically has about 2,400 students. If you divide that by only five counselors, that’s nearly 500 students per counselor,” Mendoza said. “I highly doubt that my own counselor would remember the name associated with my face.”

Kretz bill would create wolf sanctuary on Bainbridge Island OLYMPIA – In response to one Western Washington lawmaker’s recent bill to completely ban the lethal removal of gray wolves, state Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, is proposing legislation to create a wolf sanctuary in her legislative district on Bainbridge Island.

Kretz, who represents the 7th Legislative District, said in a press release that his legislation seeks to ease some of the burden and turmoil his constituents are dealing with as they experience the effects of full-blown wolf recovery firsthand.

But also, he says, to help

officer within underserved counties.

Along with some public money, donations and other private monies would be deposited into an account to fund the program.

“This gets to the heart of so many issues our veterans and our communities face,” said Maycumber. “Mental health, homelessness, attainable housing, health care – these are all areas where veterans can receive a helping hand.

We just need to do our utmost to ensure that not one veteran gets left behind.”

Maycumber’s bill received a public hearing in the House Committee on Housing, Community Development and Veterans today.

The 105-day 2019 legislative session is scheduled to end April 28.

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Lawmakers move to prevent youth suicide in schools

Maycumber bill to help veterans access services receives public hearing OLYMPIA – Legislation designed to help veterans access the services and programs they have earned, and are entitled to, received a public hearing in Olympia Jan. 30.

“It is vitally important to connect our veterans to the many services available to them,” said the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, R-Republic.

“These are services and programs that our veterans have earned through their own service and sacrifice. Our region has a particular need as we see more and more veterans settling in our area once they leave the military.”

Maycumber’s bill, House Bill 1448, creates the Veterans Service Officer Program along with a funding mechanism to establish a veterans service

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201941 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on January 31, 2019 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Frank Caufield and did on February 1, 2019 issue a Determination of Completeness for placement of a dock on Diamond Lake. (FILE NO. SA-19-004), Location: 207 Woodland Dr.; Parcel# 443001579012 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on December 20, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). 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

give Rep. Sherry Appleton, D-Bainbridge Island, and her constituents a greater understanding of, and appreciation for, an apex predator they currently know nothing about, nor have any experience with.

“It always amazes me when legislators with no skin in the game, who live hundreds of miles away surrounded and protected by water, have the gall and gumption to dictate how the rest of us can or cannot protect ourselves, our loved ones and our animals,” said Kretz. “So, in the spirit of the ‘One Washington’ they like to espouse, let’s go ahead and relocate some of our wolves to the cozy confines of Bainbridge Island. I’m sure the gray wolves will seek to placidly coexist with the dogs, cats, horses, sheep, people and other peaceful animals on the island. That way, when citizens and elected officials from Bainbridge Island seek to dictate their whims to us, they at least have some experience and knowledge to back up their edicts.”

Appleton’s office declined to comment.

Kretz’s bill, House Bill 1639, would create the state’s first gray

wolf sanctuary on Bainbridge Island. His bill also provides guidance on when the state may use lethal removal of wolves on the island, specifically limiting such removal only after four dogs, four cats or two children have been killed.

“In Northeast Washington we’ve got the majority of the state’s wolves, yet it seems we have the least amount of say in how to deal with problem wolves and the impacts they have on our rural ranching and farming economies,” said Kretz. “It just seemed natural to flip that a bit and maybe send some wolves back to a location where folks who don’t have to deal with wolves sure seem to have a lot to say about ‘em. We’re more than willing to share the ones we have with folks in Western Washington who are perhaps more able to appreciate the gray wolf in all its apex predatory glory.

“I suppose you could call it a ‘put up or shut up’ moment,” said Kretz.

“It’s possible there’ll be some backbone in Olympia with some legislators finally putting up. I doubt it; but you never know.

Talk’s cheap. Let’s see if all the online commentators, would-be legislators

South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Alexa Polasky, Community Development Planning Technician, (509) 447-6931, apolasky@pendoreille. org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than February 21, 2019.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: February 1, 2019 Published in The Newport Miner February 6 and 13, 2019.(2-2) __________________________ 201942 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The following ordinance was adopted at the regular meeting of the Newport City Council on 02/04/2019.

The complete text of this ordinance is available for review at City Hall during regular business hours.

ORDINANCE NO. 2060 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, WASHINGTON, RE-

and animal experts help us get this legislation across the finish line so all of Washington can partake in the gray wolf experience.”

Kretz introduced his bill in direct response to Appleton’s House Bill 1045, which bans lethal removal of gray wolves, even if all the parameters and requirements set by the Wolf Advisory Group are met.

“We have a lot of good people on both sides of this issue, with more skin in the game than you can imagine, who have spent hundreds of hours working on solutions to the wolf problem,” said Kretz.

“And with one fell swoop from on high, the legislator from the 23rd District could potentially undo a lot of progress we’ve made. I’m trying to keep the sides together, engaged, working on some semblance of trust. Her bill threatens all of that and just encourages folks in my district to pack it in and take matters into their own hands – lethally.”

Kretz’s bill has been sent to the House Rural Development, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee for further consideration.

The 105-day 2019 legislative session is scheduled to end April 28.

PEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2052 IN ITS ENTIRETY Published in The Newport Miner February 6, 2019.(2) ___________________________ 201943 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) Work Group will be holding their quarterly meeting this Friday February 8th, 2019. The meeting is set to begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be held at the WSU Newport Extension Office Located at 227 S. Garden Ave., Newport, WA 99156. For more information on VSP, please visit https:// pendoreilleco.org/your-government/ community-development/vsp/ or contact our VSP outreach coordinator Lisa Alkire directly at lisaa@ pocd.org David Marcell District Manager Pend Oreille Conservation District (509)447-1155 Published in The Newport Miner February 6, 2019.(2)