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Washington Republicans caucus Feb. 20

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Republican Party will hold caucuses at precincts throughout Washington Saturday, Feb. 20, to set the party platform and discuss presidential candidates. In Idaho, Republican caucuses will be held March 22. In Washington, the caucuses will select delegates for the Pend Oreille County GOP convention, where delegates will be selected for the state convention, where delegates will be selected for the national convention. But just how the national delegates vote in the first round will be based on the presidential primary election, set for May 24. Since Washington is a vote by mail state, people will start voting May 6. Even though the Republican Party in Washington will use only the primary election to decide how delegates vote in the SEE CAUCUS, 2A

Aerocet looks to future with possible expansion BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The production floor at Aerocet Inc., a North Idaho manufacturer of composite floats for aircraft, is quieter than one would think it would be, almost tranquil, even. There is the hushed grind of industrial machinery emanating from another room, but if it weren’t for that and a strong odor of chemicals, an outsider might think they were walking into a woodworking studio or an artist’s metal fabrication shop. The company’s CEO, Garry Hojan, walks from

station to station, explaining the various methods and techniques that go into crafting the various composite floats. Floats are the pontoons that enable airplanes to land and float on water. He greets each worker by his or her first name and they respond in kind. “We’ve had our rough patch as a company, but we’ve come out of that and we’re excited about the future,” Hojan says. “We love that we’re a part of this community, and we don’t plan to change that. If anything, we want to make

COURTESY PHOTO|PATTI CUTSHALL

Pedro Medeira, front, and Lucas Angarita visit the gum wall in Seattle and meet last year’s exchange student Mathias Loft who came from Denmark to live with Cutshall family for the 2014-2015 school year.

Foreign exchange students make rural USA their home

BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Apparently, the dress code at Pablo Rufino’s high school in Madrid is a little more lenient than Newport High School.

SEE AEROCET, 7A

Thursday, Feb. 4 was Pajama Day and the 11th grade student, who originally hails from Spain, wore a tank top with his flannel pants. “My teacher said I need to cover up,” he says, discreetly showing some of his peers the fashion

Valentine flowers Regina Smith, florist at Fleur de Lis Floral & Home in Newport, puts together a floral arrangement Thursday, Feb. 4. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, area floral businesses are preparing for those last minute rush orders.

indiscretion under the hoodie he’s wearing. “What’s wrong with this?” Rommy Ribabeneira, a senior from Quito, Ecuador, holds up the first three fingers on her right

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Hospital bond before voters April 26 BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County voters will once again be asked to approve a $10 million construction bond to build a new assisted living facility in Newport. A special election will be held Tuesday, April 26. Since the bond will be the only issue on the ballot, the election will cost the Pend Oreille Hospital District No. 1, $20,000 to $25,000. The board of commissioners approved the resolution unanimously to put the bond on the ballot during their regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 28.

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MINER PHOTO|SOPHIA ALDOUS

Learn secrets of seed gardening

NEWPORT – Come learn secrets of effective gardening when Master Gardeners present “Growing Your Garden from Seed” Thursday, Feb. 11, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Pend Oreille County Extension Office meeting room, 227 S. Garden Avenue, Newport. Learn tips and techniques for extending our short summer growing season by starting plants, inexpensively, indoors from seeds; sample various planting mediums and tools and go home with a sample potted seed “ready to grow.” Refreshments will be offered. The cost for the class is $5 for community members

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Rotary club hosts free breakfast Saturday OLDTOWN - The Newport/Priest River Rotary Club is sponsoring a free community breakfast Saturday,

Feb. 13, from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. at Rotary Park in Oldtown. Breakfast includes beverages, pancakes, eggs, sausage and bacon. The public is invited to attend this event. The Newport/Priest River Rotary Club is a local branch of Rotary International, an organization dedicated to bringing together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services, and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. For more information on Rotary, go to www.rotary. org. Check out the Newport/Priest River Rotary Club on Facebook.

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STUDENTS: Adjusting to area’s cold weather a challenge FROM PAGE 1

hand and presses them to her left shoulder. “Your straps have to be at least this wide,” she explains to Rufino. Rufino is not entirely convinced. He points out several other male students Rufino walking past that are all in tank tops. “So how is this less acceptable than that?” he poses in Ribabeneira a teenager’s questioning of authority. “I don’t get it.” He and Ribabeneira are joined in the cafeteria by sophomore Sara Til of Majorca, Spain, and senior Leo Fernandez of Curitiba, Brazil. There are five foreign exchange students living in Newport for the 2015-2016 school year. There are also four foreign exchange students attending Cusick High School. Each student is placed with a host family that lives in the area. They are part of the U.S. State Department’s Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program, designed to allow high school students the opportunity to live and study in another country. The students apply, are tested and chosen for the program in their home country. While they can choose which country they want to live in, where they are placed in that country depends on the program and who is willing to host exchange stu-

dents. The host families do not receive any money to care for the students, and must pass a background check. “It’s not like you just say that you want a kid and they go ahead and lump one in Fernandez with you,” says Patti Cutshall of Cusick. She and her husband, Mark, are in their third year of hosting foreign Til exchange students. This year, they have a guest from Bogota, Columbia, and another from Curitiba, Brazil. “You are responsible for this person for the school year – you have to make sure you can get along with one another and understand that there will most likely be some cultural differences that you have to work out. However, those differences are part of the reward of hosting too. You’re getting first-hand insight into how someone else lives. It’s too easy to get caught up in your own small bubble and think that everyone thinks like you do.” The group of students that sat down to talk with The Miner last Thursday was absent a student from Thailand, who did not attend, but the rest readily offered their observations about living in small town U.S.A. “People know you here,” says Til. “In Spain, we are much more reserved and keep to ourselves. Here, everyone

knows everyone, and they know your business.” “Which can be good and not so good,” says Fernandez, smiling. The teens agreed that they appreciated the effort their North American teachers made to get to know all their students, and to be their friends as well as their mentors. “You don’t get that in Spain,” Rubino says. “In my school at home there’s like, 2,000 students. Teachers don’t have time to try and know what’s going with you.” Ribabeneira agrees, saying teachers in her school in Quito (Ecuador’s capitol) are much more strict and severe. She and Fernandez both attend schools in their respective countries where uniforms are a required part of the wardrobe. “It does make getting dressed a lot easier,” Fernandez says. “But then, I still have five different pairs of pants for my uniform so you could say I’m wearing something different every day.” The winter weather in Northeast Washington has also been a treat to a few of the students and a bit of nuisance for some. Since they all hail from warmer climates, opinions seemed to be split down the middle between enchanted and slightly irritated. “It’s so beautiful,” Til says of this season’s snowfall. Majorca is the largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago, which are part of Spain and located in the Mediterranean Sea. Suffice to say, snow is not in the normal weather patterns, even in winter.

“It’s cold,” Ribabeneira remarks, flatly. “Well, put on a thicker sweater,” Til playfully teases back. School dances are not a thing, except in Ecuador, where the only formal dance is senior prom and only seniors are allowed to go, says Ribabeneira. Instead teenagers go to parties or clubs, where local police keep a watchful eye, but do not interfere unless they are needed. The legal driving age in Ecuador, Brazil and Spain is 18, and the majority of people utilize public transportation. Relations between male and female peers in the United States are also something that the group seems to find amusing. The students concurred that teenagers being a couple didn’t have so much emphasis in their home countries as it appears to in the United States. “People take that really seriously here,” observes Rufino. “Everyone has dated each other, but here it’s like ‘date’ means you are actually together, like you’re married or something, which is weird.” “It’s not like you’re alone, but there’s not this pressure to call it something,” Fernandez says of how the opposite genders interact in Brazil. “You can hang out with girls who are your friends, and they can hang out with boys who are their friends, and it’s not like a big deal. It’s like, come on, you’re only 16 – are you really in a hurry to figure out who you’re going to spend the rest of your life with?” While the group admitted they have had some

less than stellar inquiries about their countries and culture (“Do you eat dogs?” and “Are you sure you’re not Mexican?” are a few that have been posed to them), on the whole, they have developed a fondness for their new host country, and say they won’t be ready to return home when the end of the school year comes in June. “I’d like to see my family, but I know that after a month I’d be ready to come back (to the U.S.),” says Ribabeneira. “People here are so friendly and open, and there’s so much to see.” Ribabeneira has plans to host her Newport “sister” Sammy Siemsen, on a trip to Ecuador over the summer. Til is gearing up for a vacation to Arizona over Spring Break and Rufino longs to see one of the big American cities that have woven their way into popular culture and history. “I’d love to go to New York City and just be surrounded by it,” Rufino says. “Just hug all the buildings and see the people.” If people can host a foreign exchange student, Cutshall urges them to do so. Since her own children graduated from high school about four years ago, she and Mark have opened their home to students from Italy and Denmark. In fact, their exchange student from Denmark is scheduled to come visit them soon. “I guess we just weren’t ready to be empty nesters,” chuckles Cutshall. “Really though, it’s been a lot of fun, and we’ll probably do it again.”

CAUCUS: Party platform likely topic of caucus discussion

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first round at the national convention, the caucuses are still important, says longtime Republican Norris Boyd. “That’s where the party platform will be discussed,” Boyd said. He expects immigration, terrorism and the Obama administration will be topics of party platform discussion. Seven delegates will emerge from the Feb. 20 county caucuses to attend the state convention, set for May 19-21 in Pasco. Four will be elected at

large and three will be automatically appointed. County commissioner Karen Skoog is the state committeewoman and Boyd is the state committeeman from the county and Alice Moran is the county party chairwoman. They will go on to the state convention automatically. Voters have to declare themselves Republicans to vote in the primary and caucuses. They have to agree not to vote in any other party’s primary or attend another party’s caucuses. People have to be registered to vote to

participate in the caucuses. Forty-four delegates will be selected at the state convention to attend the national convention in Cleveland in July. In the first round of votes, delegates are required to vote a certain way. Eleven will vote the way the state voted in the primary and 33 – three from each congressional district – will vote the way their congressional district voted. After the first round, the can vote how they want, leading to the possibility of a brokered convention.

People will need to go to the right location to participate in a caucus. The caucuses will get underway at 10 a.m. but people are advised to show up by 9 a.m. There are four caucus locations, including: • The Hospitality House at 216 S. Washington Ave., in Newport. People from the Newport Northeast, Newport Southwest, Newport Northwest, Newport Southwest Deer Valley North, Noble and Furport precincts will caucus there. • Diamond Lake Fire Station. People from

Diamond Lake, Diamond Lake East, Diamond Lake West, Deer Valley South Sacheen and Fertile Valley North precincts will caucus at the fire station. • Peaceful Valley Church at 201 Allen Road in Elk. People from the Camden and Fertile Valley South precincts will caucus there. • Cusick American Legion at 105 Timber St., in Cusick. People from Cusick, Dalkena, Usk, Kalispel-Leclerc, Locke, Skookum, Ruby, Tiger, Ione, Ione West, Metaline and Metaline Falls will caucus there.

HOSPITAL: Currently most residents housed four to a room FROM PAGE 1

As Washington is a vote-by-mail state, ballots will go out in early April. The hospital district ran the bond on November’s general election ballot, but it failed with about 55 percent approval. The bond needs 60 percent approval to

pass. The bond would cost between 53 cents and 65 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, meaning a homeowner with a $200,000 home would pay between $2,593 and $2,673 over the life of the bond, depending on if it lasts 20 or 25 years. That is equal to $107 to $130 per year.

The hospital district will offset any healthcare costs, such as co-pays and lab work, with the taxes a property owner pays toward the bond. For example, if a homeowner’s co-pay is $20 per doctor visit, and he pays $107 per year in taxes on the bond, he can visit the doctor at least five times without having to pay

that co-pay. The bond will be used to build a facility next to the district’s River Mountain Village, an assisted living facility located on Second Street and Spokane Avenue. The facility would house the residents of the current Long Term Care, located next to Newport Hospital, at a higher level of care than

River Mountain Village. District officials say the current LTC facility is outdated. Residents are housed four to a room, and restrooms are located in the hallway with a curtain for a door. A new facility would allow for one resident per room with their own restroom, similar to the current River Mountain Village.

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b r i e f ly Judge Nielson to retire NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson will retire at the end of this year. Nielson serves as one of two Superior Court judges in the Ferry-Stevens-Pend Oreille County Judicial District. Nielson was first appointed by Democratic governor Gary Locke in 2003 following the retirement of Judge Larry Kristianson. Prior to being a judge, Nielson served as Ferry County Prosecutor from 1983-1998, when he took the position of deputy prosecutor in Stevens County. He held the Stevens County job until he was appointed judge in 2003. Nielson says a number of attorneys have expressed interest in running for the position. The filing deadline period for Superior Court Judge is Monday, May 16 to Friday, May 20.

Snowpack better than last year NEWPORT – Snowpack measured Feb. 1 at area mountains show that the snowpack is returning to normal after last year’s low snowpack, according to measurements from the U.S. Forest Service. At Skookum Lakes there was 33 inches of snow, with water content of 8.7 inches. That’s 86 percent of the 30 year norm for this time of year. At South Baldy there was 48 inches of snowpack with 13.2 inches of water content. That’s 87 percent of the 30 year average. At Boyer Mountain, there was 52 inches of snow with 12.4 inches of water content, representing 73 percent of the average.

Quilts for Vets hosts author NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Valley Quilts for Vets is hosting author Dess Annette Butler at the Hospitality House in Newport Friday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. Butler, who was born and raised in Newport, will be giving a presentation on her book “One Yes,” a story of how she decided to leave college and took a leap of faith that brought her adventure on a WWII ship. She will use slides and personal stories to tell about her life. The Hospitality House is located at 216 S. Washington Ave., in Newport.

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Clinic construction well underway Construction continued on a sunny Monday afternoon on the new Newport Hospital and Health Services clinic, located behind the current hospital facilities on North Cass and Spruce streets. The new facility will include both clinics the hospital now operates. The district is paying for construction of the $4 million clinic with a combination of reserves and bank loan.

Disaster assistance available to Idaho non-profits SACRAMENTO – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Idaho following President Obama’s federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of severe winter storms that occurred Dec. 16-27, 2015. Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet of the U.S. Small Business Administration made the announcement this week. PNPs that provide essential services of a governmental nature are eligible for assistance. SBA disaster assistance is now available in Benewah, Bonner and Kootenai counties.

PNP organizations should contact Public Information Officer Elizabeth C. Duncan of the Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security at 208-258-6595 or eduncan@bhs.idaho.gov to obtain information about applicant briefings. At the briefings, PNP representatives will need to provide information about their organization. FEMA will use that information to determine if the PNP provides an “essential governmental service” and is a “critical facility” as defined by law. If so, FEMA may provide the PNP with a Public Assistance See disaster, 5A

Nichols serves as page in Washington Senate OLYMPIA – Lucas Nichols, an eighth grader at Sadie Halstead Middle School, spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia recently. Nichols was one of 19 students who served as Senate pages for the third week of the 2016 Nichols legislative session. He was sponsored by 7th Legislative District Sen. Brian Dansel, R-Republic. “I was more than happy to sponsor Lucas. I appreciate all the work he did for us here at the Capitol,” said Dansel, who served as a page himself as a young man. The Senate Page Program is an opportunity for Washington students to spend a week working in the Legislature. Students are responsible

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NEWPORT – A woman who had completed in patient drug treatment as a part of a Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative had the DOSA revoked and was sentenced to 15 months in prison when she appeared before Pend Oreille Superior Court Judge Allen Neilson Thursday, Jan. 28. Brittani C. Dorman, 28, pleaded guilty to violating terms of the DOSA by not complying with follow up treatment. She also pleaded guilty to escape from community custody, a charge that arose from her not checking in with her probation officer. Prosecuting attorney Dolly Hunt asked for a 15 month sentence on the DOSA revocation and 90 days on the escape from community custody charge. The sentences would be served concurrently. The sentencing range was 12-24 months on the DOSA revocation and 90 days on the escape from community custody charge. Hunt

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he window in my office is open as I write this. It’s only Feb. 9, and I can see steam streaming off melting snow and the sun is casting an inconvenient glare on my computer screen. Punxsutawney Phil indicated we’d have an early spring and so far he seems to be right. One week ago today the famous groundhog didn’t see his shadow, and since then we’ve had blue skies, sunshine and warmer temperatures. Tuesday temperatures are nearing 50 degrees, and that trend is expected to last all week. I’m not the type of person who loves sunlight. Actually, sunny days make me feel guilty, like I’m supposed to be outside enjoying the weather when I really just want to sit on the couch and watch TV. I like rainy, cloudy weather because I’m left to do what I wish inside, no undue pressure to enjoy the outdoors. Still, I’m looking forward to spring. I have one staff member who jokes that I am always looking to the next season, rather than enjoying what’s happening at the moment outside. Like going on vacation, anticipation is most of the fun. But along with the warm weather, comes the best season of the year to live in the Northwest. Lakes and rivers abound, we have world-class campgrounds, hiking trails, natural water slides and beautiful city parks. So whether or not I feel like it at the time, I’m going to try and enjoy the outdoors more this spring and summer and I invite you to do the same. -MCN

Sibling revelry It’s not easy being womb mates, but it’s worth it in the long run. Actually, my older brother and I are two years apart, so we occupied the same lodgings at different periods in our respective creations (which makes me slightly nauseated even to ponder; I prefer to think our parents grew us from Petri dishes). Point being though, siblings can cause you not only to question your limits, but your genetics as well. My brother and I went through a rough patch as teenagers, as many families are wont to do, and it was oft punctuated S o p h i E ’ s by tears (mostly from me), slugging matches (mostly from him) CHOICE and our parents playing referee. Though he has not verbally stated Sophia this, I’m relatively certain he aldous thought I was a cosseted, truckling apple-polisher that could do no wrong in the eyes of the parental units. I am 100 percent certain I viewed him as a rancorous jackass who had made it his youth’s grim mission to defy authority figures. Between the two of us, we had some prime time worthy squabbles. Like the time he deleted my stories-in-progress off the computer in a contemporary scenario of Little Women (though his Amy outweighed my Jo by a hefty 50 to 60 pounds, so that was a comparatively short brawl, despite its ferocity). Or the time, in an attempt at vengeance, I unsparingly spritzed cheap, knock-off perfume inside his new Vans, making them stink so badly he had to leave them outside for several days to get the stench of atomizer out. The list goes on, but you get the general picture. Chances are, you have probably been through similar sibling rivalry scenarios yourself. I’m pleased and grateful to say that things are different between us now, and I can’t imagine anyone taking the place of my older brother (hear that Will? You’ll always be older). Not to say that we still don’t occasionally irritate the ever-loving bejesus out of one another (I keep thinking we’ll both outgrow it, which is downright dippy of me, I know). It’s just that it’s finally sunk in for both of us that there is no one in your corner, ever, like your sibling. Whether it’s music, food, significant others, or family business, I value his opinion. We don’t agree on everything, but then we don’t have to, because we still love one another despite, and because of, our family paradigm. Making him laugh is one of my favorite things to do in the world, and I hope we still have that relationship when we’re decrepit and he’s hiding my meds and I’m hiding his orthopedic shoes. After all, he’s not bad. For a brother.

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yo u r o p i n i o n Long Term Care staff caring To the editor, We are so fortunate to have our Newport Long Term Care in our community. My Mom has been there for five years. The care and love that we receive is extremely comforting. No one wants to have their loved one, let alone themselves, in a nursing facility. We are so blessed to have this staff and this facility here centered in so many communities. There is no way I could see Mom on a regular basis if I had to drive all the way to Spokane. I was not able to see Mom these past two weeks due to illness. The nurses and staff kept me informed as to how she was doing, and took pictures of her and sent them to me.

They truly care about not only the residents but their families as well. Thank you Long Term Care for your love and your care. You are a blessing to this community, my Mom and to me. -Sue Larson Newport

If McMorris Rodgers couldn’t stop Obama, how will she stop Clinton? To the editor, I recently received a mail solicitation for a political contribution from our congresswoman. Her letter was full of hot button items intended to motivate conservatives into sending her money. She decries President Obama as the arch villain that her re-election will oppose. It made me wonder what she has been doing to

stop the president for the last seven years. If you wanted to stop the president and his policies, giving money to Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers is wasteful as it didn’t and won’t produce any results. She says “the stakes have never been higher” for conservatives as Hillary Clinton might win the Oval Office. Based on her Obama record how would the congresswoman be able to stop Hillary? Looks like more money for a losing cause. I found it particularly interesting that the congresswoman mentioned that the welfare state will keep expanding if she isn’t re-elected. You might want to recall a picture of the congresswoman in The Miner explaining to seniors the new Part D Medicare her Republican team passed in 2005 to greatly

expand the welfare state and give billions in corporate welfare to the drug industry. The congresswoman mentions taking our country back and taking our place as the leader of the free world. I just wonder how giving her money and sending her back to congress is going to accomplish such worthy and noble goals. I was also wondering how the congresswoman is going to pay for the USA to dominate the world with our military. The congresswoman sees “America drifting backwards” but offers no means to pay for securing our borders and strengthening our military. Before checking the $5,400 box for her campaign ask her how she intends to fund her vision for America. -Pete Scobby Newport

Animal baiting not the way to go By Tommy Petrie

In the near future the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and its Fish and Wildlife Commission are going to be reviewing the issue of baiting/feeding deer and elk in Washington State at a meeting in March. Right now there are no restrictions against it in the Petrie state. I have heard some opinions on why some people believe it should continue with no change, and I would like to take this opportunity to share my own with you. When WDFW did a random phone poll recently, 59 percent of deer hunters and 68 percent of elk hunters strongly opposed baiting. I would be willing to speculate that a large number of the non-hunting public, and the anti-hunting public would be opposed to it also. There is a website (luckybuck. com) that has products for sale that can be used to attract deer and elk. On the main page they have a Regulations link that summarizes the legal status of baiting/feeding in 47 states. Of the 47 states, 44 of them either ban baiting completely or have severe

restrictions on it. Of the three states that aren’t mentioned, it is illegal to bait in two of them. That makes 46 out of 50 states. In today’s world you need permits, studies, and data before almost anything can be done to the landscape or in the name of wildlife management. Although this process can seem like just a pain in the rear a lot of times, it is with good reason. Many management decisions we have made in the past with the best of intentions, have not always had positive outcomes. Little is known on the effects of baiting or feeding. What is known and generally agreed upon is that there is no action that can have as big of an impact on ungulates (cloven hoofed mammals) to change natural movements and patterns as much as baiting or feeding. A few of the negative impacts that are known about baiting are: the spread of disease when you get a number of animals coming to feed in communal location; increased predator mortality; increased crop damage; and public safety when animals cross roadways to come to bait piles placed in less than ideal locations. As a lifelong resident of Pend Oreille

County and an avid hunter, I have witnessed all of these impacts in the last 10 years since the interest in baiting has really become a big issue, with the exception of the spread of disease, which is well documented in other areas. Fifteen years ago I couldn’t name anyone that did this to kill a deer or elk, I had never even heard of it. In one case, we observed 13 dead deer on the highway by Dalkena where someone was feeding deer in the winter next to Highway 20. At that particular location there was less than 350 feet between the highway and river where the pile of bait/feed was. There are other places currently where people continue to feed that deer and elk cross the highway nightly to get to hay and apples with less than 175 feet between the bait/feed and a blind corner on Highway 20. LeClerc Road and other busy roads in the county have similar situations. One buck that was killed by a vehicle in this manner had the largest known recorded rack in Pend Oreille County in 40 years (186 Gross Boone and Crockett Score) and now hangs in the Newport Ranger Station. In all of these See Baiting, 5A

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Do you think law enforcement overreacted by shooting Robert “LaVoy” Finicum, one of the protestors who were occupying Malheur National Wildlife Refuge to protest federal overreach? No, law enforcement was very patient. Finicum caused his own death by reaching for a loaded pistol when confronted by law enforcement.

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New Washington state-led clean water rule proposed OLYMPIA – The Department of Ecology released a new draft clean water rule (also known as the fish consumption rule) that contains a more protective cancer risk rate, in keeping with the governor’s directive from October 2015. The federal Clean Water Act requires states to establish standards for how clean lakes, rivers and marine waters need to be

for the health of people and fish, and to control pollution limits for businesses and municipalities permitted to discharge wastewater.The new draft rule aims to protect the health of Washington’s people, fish and the economy. The rule provides a foundation for the state’s ongoing progress to reduce and control toxics in the environment. There will be public hearings

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grant for their eligible costs. If not, FEMA may refer the PNP to SBA for disaster loan assistance. SBA may lend PNPs up to $2 million. For certain private nonprofit organizations of any size, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help with meeting working capital needs caused by the disaster. EIDLs may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that cannot be paid because of the disaster’s impact. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the nonprofit

suffered any property damage. The interest rate is 2.625 percent with terms up to 30 years. The filing deadline to return applications for property damage is April 1. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Nov. 1. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at www.disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling 800-659-2955 or emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

and webinarson April 5, 6 and 7 to learn more, and comment on the draft rule through April 22. Ecology expects to adopt a final rule in August. The Environmental Protection Agency also is preparing a rule for Washington in case the state’s rule is not finalized. EPA released its draft rule in September 2015. Both the state’s and EPA’s draft rules agree that water quality standards should be based on a daily average fish consumption rate of 175 grams and a one-in1-million cancer risk rate. The state’s new draft rule

offers implementation tools to wastewater dischargers giving them time to come into compliance while working on reducing toxics in their waste streams. EPA’s rule proposal does not contain these options. EPA’s draft rule contains overly stringent limits for PCBs and arsenic, and adds a new limit for methyl mercury that will be difficult for Washington dischargers to meet. The Ecology rule would maintain the current standards, as proposed in its initial rule, for PCBs and mercury. Arsenic would align with

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said it was appropriate the Dorman serve more than the bottom end of the range. Defense attorney Robin McCroskey asked for a 12 month sentence. She said Dorman did well in inpatient treatment. She said she didn’t have support to continue outpatient treatment. Dorman was arrested in July and had been in jail since then. McCroskey asked that financial obligations be

as low as possible, as Dorman was indigent. Dorman said she attended classes at Airway Heights and intended to go back to school. Neilson gave her credit for time served and sentenced her to 15 months on the DOSA revocation and 90 days on the escape from community custody. He ordered $750 in legal financial obligations and didn’t order her to pay for the public defender. That left about four months to serve.

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cases the people feeding or baiting these deer, property owners, and land managers that allow this activity are open to civil suits from people suffering loss of property or injury or worse. We have a well-established predator population in Pend Oreille County with wolves, cougars and bears. For these predators, feeding and living in general becomes exponentially easier by concentrating the ungulates in one spot. It is also a well-known fact that bears themselves are attracted to many of the attractants. I just finished my 25th consecutive year doing backcountry hunts in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness in our county. Some individuals have established bait/salt lick five miles from a road (by trail) in that area in the last five years or so, which is now frequented by ungulates. I have documented wolf and grizzly bear tracks at that particular location as well as seen a wolverine within a quarter mile of that site, which is also in close proximity to the most popular hiking trail in the wilderness area. “The Salmo” is our most remote area of Pend Oreille County. I have witnessed a low ungulate population area – with animals spread over a large area – change to unnatural and more concentrated movement patterns, much like the spoke of a wagon wheel with the hub being the mineral lick. That is not the setting I am looking for when I go to an area that is supposed to be as natural as can be for this day and age. We have so many technological advancements available to us that we didn’t have even 33 years ago when I started hunting at the age of 10. We now have guns you can shoot 1,000 yards, bows you can hold back at full draw for minutes, and trail cameras that not only take pictures and video from the field, but will also send it to your phone as it is happening. We have calls scents and attractants that we can buy. We have 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, and other machines that can get you where people used to have to walk. We have laser rangefinders and optics that can spot game miles away. I’m not saying all of these things are necessarily bad, or I haven’t, or don’t currently use them myself to some degree (yes I have baited and used trail cameras), I’m just saying that I think we need to question at what point we use our skills passed down from our ancestors to pursue our quarry instead of looking for new ways to give us more advantage at this point. Do we need to include bait in this list of new tools that we have available to us? It has been suggested to me that Washington is large enough to allow everyone a choice on how they hunt. I have also heard it said that many working people must

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rely on bait to successfully harvest an animal, which statistics across the United States do not reflect at all. Youth, senior, handicapped, and “busy working people” are killing deer and elk to “fill the freezer” in a lot of states including our neighbors in Idaho and Montana that do not allow baiting. Recently I was at a “Meet the (new) Director” event that WDFW held in Spokane. The director wanted to hear everyone’s thoughts on how Washingtonians could have the best sustainable fish and wildlife experiences possible. We all went to different stations to record our thoughts. At my station I waited my turn to give my input on baiting as well as trail camera use for anything other than wildlife management purposes during hunting seasons (just like Montana). As soon as I did I was interrupted by one individual that was livid and stated, “Are you ****ing kidding me … I run 13 trail cameras over baits and by doing that I can spend the least amount of time in the woods stinking it up with my scent and get the best animals possible.” All I could do was ask what kind of experience are we looking to hand to the next generation. He went on to say hunters shouldn’t worry about how or what other hunters are doing and that guys like me are the biggest thing wrong with our sport. I tend to think that the biggest thing that might be wrong with our sport is we don’t scrutinize ourselves enough. I say as hunters (who are the most active and the very original conservationists), we should do it rather than someone outside of our interest group. Whether you are a hunter or a non-hunter, the fish and wildlife is ours to protect and manage. Let’s make good choices. Right now baiting is on the table and it is time to get your input in and let the WDFW game commission make an educated decision based on science … or maybe in this case the lack thereof. There was a popular song titled “You’ve Got to Stand for Something (or you’ll fall for anything).” I’d say that’s a great motto to have, as long as when you stand for something you have an open mind while you are doing it. Tommy Petrie is President of The Pend Oreille County Sportsman’s Club, serves on the Pend Oreille Salmonid Citizen Advisory Group, is a Wildlife and Habitat Specialist for Pend Oreille PUD, a Boone and Crockett Club Measurer and has served on the Wolf Working Group Advisory Panel for WDFW, as well as other advisory boards. This article reflects his personal views and in no way reflects the official views of any of the organizations he is affiliated with.

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orty Stratton Elementary School students who were nominated by their teachers as Super Stratton Students were honored during an assembly at the Newport school Friday, Feb. 5. In addition to the Super Stratton Students who were honored, two other students won bicycles from the Freemasons for their reading achievements. For the bikes, a drawing of qualified students was held to see who would receive the bikes. Second grader Alissa Porter and fourth grader Brenden Ogden had their names drawn. The criteria to select a super student included following classroom and school rules, working hard, following directions the first time and being respectful and responsible. These students were named Super Stratton Students for February: Thomas Archer, Hailey Bauer, Brayden Baugh, Mikaylah Bays, Scott Bradley, Alex Carvell, Lindsay Collison, Anthony Conley, Ashlyn Dahl, Kellyesse Daniels, Breea Davis, Mickalah Drew, Noah Erickson, Ava Gilette, Ava Hostutler, Berg Hughes, Cedar Kirschbaum, Aurora McKeever, Payton McNamara, Jeffery Newman, Lilly Nokes, Lily Oxley, Kaycee Pack, Peyton Patterson, Jeffrey Pierson, Samantha Reed, Shelby Richards, Hunter Robinson, Olivia

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Fourth grader Brenden Ogden look up in disbelief after he won a bicycle. He and second grader Alissa Porter won bikes when their names were drawn from students who had reading accomplishments. Freemanson Mark Okusko made the presentation.

Sears, William Shaw, Camellia Skagen, Yerson Solis, Hayden Taylor, Lillian Teeples, Reed Troumbly, Colt White, Markus Will, Louden Zwarg, Aydan Zweigler and Britan Zweigler.

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Kindergarteners Jackson Akai, Lily Oxley and Joey Wilcox look on with some of their classmates at the assembly Friday.

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Father Tag Baugh holds his young son. They were there to watch Brayden Baugh receive his Super Stratton Student award.

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Fourth grader Brenden Ogden was pretty happy with his new bicycle, donated by the Freemasons.

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Payton McNamara, Rylan Welch and Autumn Longley take in the assembly from the stands Friday.

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Cedar Kirschbaum and Aiden Tiemank take a good look, probably drawn to one of the two bicycles that were given away to top readers Friday.

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that connection deeper.” The rough patch is in reference to the last 10 years Aerocet almost went broke on its last project, which was developing floats for Quest Kodiak aircraft. It was a capitalintensive period for the company as it worked to acquire certification for

‘We love that we’re a part of this community, and we don’t plan to change that. If anything, we want to make that connection deeper.’ Garry Hojan

CEO, Aerocet Inc.

the floats through the Federal Aviation Administration. “There were a lot of times where it was a very high-pressure situation,” Hojan says. “We have a lot of people depending on

us, and it was a $5 million project, so for a little company to do that, it was a big undertaking.” The gamble paid off, however. Now, Aerocet has tentative orders for 110 sets of Kodiak floats priced at $400,000 a piece for the next six to seven years. The community connection Hojan mentions is in relation to a possible expansion of Aerocet’s facility. The company is in need of a structure between 80,000 and 100,000 square feet. It currently operates out of two buildings, one at 15,000 square feet and another located just across Shannon Lane that is 23,600 square feet. “Right now, if you count the trailer outside, we’re in three separate buildings which is very inefficient,” Hojan says. “We want to get the whole company under one roof, and we want to do that locally.” Aerocet is in negotiations for two parcels of property, 20 to 30 acres each, located adjacent to the Priest River Industrial Park. However, no official transactions have been made and Hojan declined to comment on who owns

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before settling it in two industrial buildings in its current location. Aerocet is the only company whose floats are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration for use on several models of aircraft, including de Havilland Beaver, Quest Kodiak, and four Cessna Aircraft Co. models. International growth in Aerocet has risen around 70 percent in the last several years, Hojan says, with Canadian, German, South Korean, and Japanese companies purchasing from the business. “I think it’s important that we, as an enterprise, support the community, whether it is through business or philanthropy,” Hojan says. “It’s extremely important for us to be socially responsible, and not just economically responsible. We are looking to expand on that where we can, and that I think it is the essence of this company; how it cares for the community and what kind of impact we have.”

City seeking feedback in online survey NEWPORT – The city of Newport is seeking public input as it goes about updating its comprehensive plan. People can take the survey online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/cityofnewport. There is a link on the city’s website. The 20-question survey asks people such things as picking the top three issues that face the city over the next five years, to rank city projects such as water, street and park improvements and what type of businesses would they like to see downtown, among other things. The survey will end Feb. 15. The next city council meeting will be held a

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Thank You Everyone Families and Friends Near and Far and Our wonderful Communities, Your Show of Support with Prayers, Compassion and Love for Cindy couldn’t have been greater! “A person is immortal as long as they are remembered.” Obviously many a story will be told about my best friend and lover for a long time.

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How low will they go? Gas prices have taken a dive recently, going well below $2. This picture was taken at DJ’s Super Stop on Highway 2 between Priest River and Newport last Friday. Prices dropped to $1.79 there by Tuesday. Gas in Eastern Washington is lower than the statewide average of $2.07. In Idaho, gas prices averaged $1.92.

Contract change proposed for educators BOISE – The Idaho House Education Committee recently introduced a new bill to tweak contracts for educators who work extra days. Pushed by Rep. Ryan Kerby, R-

New Plymouth, on behalf of the Idaho School Boards Association, the bill would create a supplemental section of contracts, covering extra day assignments for certificated employees.

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b r i e f ly Newport announces gun club results NEWPORT – The Newport Gun Club held their weekly winter shoot Sunday, Feb. 7. Following are the results: 16-yard: Rob Linton 25, Harry Williamson 25, Dan Reijonen 24, Bill Pickerel 24, John Hankey 23, Dan Willner 23, Dale Maki 22, James Deerwester 22, Duane Randolph 21, Nick Larson 20 Youth: Amy Reijonen 22, Jessica Hankey 19 Handicap: Harry Williamson 22, Rob Linton 21, Phil Flack 20 Doubles: Phil Flack 40, Rob Linton 37, Dan Reijonen 36 Continental: Dan Reijonen 21, Dan Willner 20, Nick Larson 19

Gun Club results from Metaline Falls METALINE FALLS – The Metaline Falls Gun Club held their weekly shoot Sunday, Feb. 7. Following are the results: 16-yard: Skip Luhr 25, Bill Wade 24, Sam McGeorge 24, Johann Mayrhofer 23, Andrew Marshall 23 Ladies 16-yard: Lisa Enyeart 22, Kathy Goodnight 13 Youth 16-yard: Parker Jenkins 21, Ty Taylor 18, Brayden Taylor 17, Kory Enyeart 13, T J Taylor 13 Handicap: Mike Barton 22, Lisa Enyeart 21, Larry Jungblom 21, John Ross 20 27-yard: Lisa Enyeart 16, Arlie Ward 15 Doubles: Bruce Gagliardo 44, Johann Mayrhofer 39, John Ross 38, Bill Wade 33

Lady Grizzlies wrestle well at sub regionals By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

OTHELLO – The Newport girls’ wrestling team traveled to the Girls’ Northern Sub Regionals Wrestling Tournament Saturday, Feb. 6, where they took eighth place. “Our team at Newport is not only young in age of athletes but this is only our second year having a girls wrestling team,” said Newport Assistant Coach Scott Pillers. “They performed extremely well, taking eighth overall as a team. My expectations were high for these girls, but they performed at the top of their game and we are continuing on to the regional tournament with four out of our five girls.” Both Newport’s boys’ team and girls’ teams were wrestling in the post season at different locations over the weekend for their chance to make it on to the Tacoma Dome for the state Tournament, Feb. 19-20. “So with cell phones and internet the girls and I were getting updates of how the boys were doing at the NEA District Boys Tournament,” Pillers said. “And as our emotions rose See Wrestling, 2B

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Lady Spartans lose first round of districts By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

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Newport’s Hadley Stratton struggles for the ball Friday night against Deer Park at home. Newport won 56-44, and also beat Medical Lake Tuesday.

Lady Griz end season at top of the pack By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

NEWPORT – How the first round of playoffs plays out this week depends a lot on how the Northeast A League girls finished their regular season Tuesday night, after The Miner went to press. Check The Miner Online for results Wednesday. As of Tuesday morning, Newport was in third place, which is where coach Mike Frederick expects them to finish. They could be tied for second if they beat Medical Lake Tuesday and Freeman lost to Deer Park. However, with Freeman in second place and Deer Park in last, that is unlikely. Medical Lake and Colville are also tied for sixth place, so how they played Tuesday night also determines who Newport plays in the first round of the tournament. As of Monday, Lakeside led the league with a 12-1 record, Freeman was second (9-4), and Newport is third, (8-5). Chewelah, Riverside, Medical Lake, Colville and Deer Park round out the league. The Griz traveled to Chewelah Tuesday, after The Miner went to press, for their final game of the regular season. The Griz beat Medical Lake Tuesday, Feb. 2, at home, 56-44. Frederick is impressed with the play of Cydni Lewis and Stephanie Huang and the way they handled the ball. Lewis came back after an injury in January and has been a big help, he said, giving Newport a rotation. Newport led 19-7 heading into the second quarter. Medical Lake pulled within eight with 15 points to Newport’s

11 in the second, but Newport continued to dominate in the third quarter. The Griz scored 12 points to Medical Lake’s seven. Medical Lake outscored Newport 15-14 in the fourth, but it wasn’t enough to catch up. Hadley Stratton led the Grizzlies with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Lewis scored 10 points and had seven assists, Jalin Earl scored nine and Faith Rosen scored eight. Julie Schoener scored four and Huang and Sammy Siemsen each scored two. Newport also beat Deer Park Friday, Feb. 5, 42-34, at home, despite some foul trouble. Stratton fouled out, and didn’t play more than half the game. Rosen and Earl each had four fouls. Frederick said that was the first time they had to adjust to not playing Stratton, as she is a key force on both offense and defense, but his team handled it well. “Obviously she’s a major part of what we do. Not just offensively, but defensively,” he said. Newport led 11-9 at the end of the first quarter. Both teams scored nine and Newport outscored Deer Park by just one point in the third quarter, and led 28-25 at the end of the third. Newport finished the game off with a win by scoring 14 points in the fourth and holding Deer Park to nine. Earl scored 14 points and was 12 of 16 from the free-throw line – eight of eight in the fourth quarter alone. Newport was 24 of 39 from the foul line. Stratton scored eight, Siemsen and Huang each scored six and Lewis scored five. Rosen scored three. Newport was 24 of 39 from the line, which is a strong showing for the Griz. From the field, they weren’t as accurate as they would have liked, Frederick said.

Spartans wrestlers win two, lose one By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

BONNERS FERRY – Priest River Lamanna High School wrestling took second place as a team at the Bonners Ferry Tournament Friday, Feb. 5 through Saturday, Feb. 6 with four Spartans winning champion slots. The Spartans went

won two and lost one in dual meet action, beating Orofino 54-30 and St. Maries, 54-21 and losing to Lakeland 60-24. Brandon Downs, 98 pounds, Riley DeMent, 126 pounds, Noah Jamison, 145 pounds, and Gregory Fitzmorris, 182 pounds, all took first place in their respective matches. Priest River’s

second place winners were Trevor Rusho at 160 pounds, and Josh Coombes, 195 pounds, followed by third place winner Nathan Nelson, 113 pounds. Sammy Hernandez came in fourth place. “It was a great day for Priest River wrestling and to wear orange See Spartans, 2B

Selkirk dominates Districts By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

SPRINGDALE – It was a victorious day for Selkirk High School wrestlers as they beat seven other schools for first place at Districts at Mary Walker High School Saturday, Feb. 6. It was the first time the Rangers won the district title for wrestling in 10 See Selkirk, 2B

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Tristan Chantry, 138 pounds, goes up against Davenport’s Sam Boehm, winning with a pin in the first match.

PRIEST RIVER – Priest River lost the first game of the Intermountain District tournament 46-33, to Bonners Ferry Monday night. They play Kellogg in a loser out game Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 4:30 p.m. “We shot poorly from the field and from the free throw line,” head coach Gary Stewart said. “Eleven of 51 from the field and 11 for 23 from the line. Bonners was playing very aggressive man-to-man defense and fouling us, we just didn’t take advantage of those easy points from the free throw line. “Also, Bonners had 25 turnovers and we didn’t capitalize on their miscues.” Stewart said the silver lining is that the Spartans don’t have to play first place Timberlake in the second round. They match up better with Kellogg, he said, and Priest River has beat them twice during the regular season. “We can’t take them lightly and look past them. It’s now win or go home,” Stewart said. The Spartans finished the regular season in second place behind Timberlake, with a record of 4-2 in the Intermountain League. Bonners Ferry and Kellogg are in third and fourth place. Priest River beat Kellogg Thursday, Feb. 4, 47-38, in the final game of the season Thursday, Feb. 4, which was also senior night. Priest River led 10-5 at the end of the first quarter, but Kellogg rallied in the second quarter to come within two points. They pulled ahead with 12 points in the third, while holding Priest River to six. “(It was a) pretty even game throughout the first three quarters, but Kellogg had a four-point lead going into the final fourth quarter,” Stewart said. The Spartans scored 23 points in the fourth quarter for the win. Avery Summers had 10 points, six rebounds and four steals. Rachel Akre had 14 points, and Alyssa Carey added 12, including two threes in fourth quarter. Melissa Krampert scored six, Tabitha Wilson scored three and Genevieve added two.

Newport advances to Regionals By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

MEDICAL LAKE – A pair of Newport wrestlers fought their way into the upcoming regionals tournament at the NEA District Meet Saturday, Feb. 6. Alex Solis, 285 pounds, took sixth by injury default and will be continuing on to regionals, along with teammate Joe Luback, who took third place at 220 pounds against Freeman’s Garrett Trevino. Newport’s Freedom Struthers, 138 pounds, took seventh place against Sam Griffey of Medical Lake with a pin in the third round. Breadon Corkrum, 170 pounds, took seventh place against Deer Park’s

Levi Salsbury. Newport’s Mike Rowe took seventh place at 195 pounds due to a forfeit, as did fellow Grizzly Kinoah Bowman at 182 pounds. “We had some great wrestling this weekend with some key wins that put a couple of guys into placing positions,” said Newport Coach Steffen Ellison. “We also has some bad losses and injuries that hindered us from moving on like we wanted to, but the season turned out well and now we’re headed to Colville next weekend to see who we can bring to state.” The Grizzlies will wrestle at the WIAA Regional Meet at Colville High School Saturday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m.

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Selkirk boys win rematch Priest River falls to Lakeland By Don Gronning Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers and Cusick Panthers have played twice this year, with Cusick winning the first game at Cusick and Selkirk getting a 46-20 win at home Tuesday, Feb. 9. “We played good defense,” Selkirk coach Kelly Cain said. “We’ve been playing good defense all year, but especially the last few games.” In fact, the Rangers have not permitted an opponent to score more than nine points in 15 of the last 16 quarters. Against Cusick, who beat the Rangers 55-51 when the teams played earlier this year, Cain said the Rangers just “kinda locked down.” Cain said the low scoring game is the sort of game in which Selkirk thrives. “For us, we’re going to be in the low to mid 50s,” he said, referring to Ranger scoring. That’s what the team’s pace allows, he says, which means defense is a priority. Cusick coach Rob Seymour

said the ball just wouldn’t fall for his team. “We had good shots,” he said. “But they just wouldn’t go in.” The statistics bore him out, with Cusick only shooting 13 percent from the field. Only three Cusick players scored at all and Cusick only scored two points in the first quarter and three in the third. “You don’t win games like that,” he said. For Selkirk, Jacob Couch had 14 points and 10 rebounds. Cole Dawson had 11 points and 15 rebounds. Seymour said his team was discouraged immediately after the game but had several good practices afterwards and feels ready to take on Almira/Coulee-Hartline after deadline Tuesday. Selkirk played Odessa-Harrington Tuesday. We’ll have the results in next week’s paper. Regardless of whether they win or lose, the Panthers will play again, as will Selkirk. They could even play each other in the next round of the playoffs. The next playoff games will be Saturday, Feb. 13 at Deer Park. Times haven’t been set yet.

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RATHDRUM – The Priest River boys basketball team lost an Intermountain League contest to Lakeland 62-56 Friday, Feb. 5. The Spartans got off to a slow start, trailing 23-6 at the end of the first quarter. “It’s a pattern we’ve had all year,” Priest River coach Kevin Wylie said. “We let teams get out in front.” The Spartans usually make a comeback, sometimes winning. Lakeland had a hot shooter – Kaden Davis – that helped run up their lead. He scored 18 of his 23 points in the first half,

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IONE – The Selkirk girls basketball team remains in second place in the Northeast 1B North League, with a win over Cusick Tuesday night that also kept Cusick in third place. Both teams will move on to the Northeast 1B District Tournament this week. Selkirk beat Cusick 64-40. “We just didn’t show up to play and Selkirk did. That was about it,” Cusick coach Gary Reese said. Selkirk led from the beginning, 15-7 at the end of the first half. They added nine to their lead with 19 in the second. The Rangers doubled Cusick’s third-quarter score with 18. While the Panthers rallied with 14 in the fourth, holding Selkirk to 12, the Rangers finished ahead. “Yes, we got Cusick good,” Selkirk coach Jack Couch said. “Oh course it was a great game for us,

as we were able to win a big game versus our rival. “The Lady Rangers have made a large commitment to become better. Better is what we are, particularly on the defensive end of the floor. We have made outstanding improvement in our half court defense. This had allowed us to get out and run on our opponents too.” Jocelin Nenema led Cusick scorers with 10, followed by Brianna Balcom with nine and Gracie Strangeowl with eight. Renee Wynne scored six, Racheal Wynne scored three and Kaleigh Driver and Nicole Stensgar each added two. For Selkirk, Whitney Dawson had a big night with 18 points and seven rebounds. Hannah Rick scored 12 points with eight rebounds, Jenna Couch added 10 points, 12 steals and seven rebounds, and Gabi Rick scored nine and grabbed eight boards. Emma Avey scored five

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Cusick’s Nicole Stensgar, No. 13, drives for the basket as Selkirk’s Emma Avey, No. 24, defends. The Rangers beat Cusick Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the final game of the regular season. Selkirk finished No. 2 in the Northeast 1B North League. Cusick finished No. 3.

for Selkirk, Ellen Huttle added four, and Hannah Jensen and Mackenzie McAnerin each scored three. Cusick, No. 3, plays Northeast 1B South No. 2 Odessa-Harrington at O-H Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Selkirk, No. 2, plays Northeast 1B South No. 3 Wellpinit Wednesday,

Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at home, following a seven-game winning streak. The tournament is double-elimination, so both teams will continue on Saturday, Feb. 13. Times and locations will be set after the first round Wednesday. Results will be at The Miner Online.

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and black,” Coach Jesse Hellinger said referring to Lamanna High School’s colors. Priest River wrestled at St. Maries High School Tuesday,

Feb. 9 after deadline. It was their last meet before districts, which will be Saturday, Feb. 20 in Lakeland. “Team Spartan is working hard to improve on our weak-

nesses and sharpen our skills,” Hellinger said. On deck: District torunament at Lakeland High School: Saturday, Feb. 20

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the finals is a testament to our hard work. We’re not where we need to be, but we’re definitely marching in the right direction, which is the direction to a district title.”

Wrestling: Four Griz to attend Regionals From Page 1B

for the boys, we fought to keep focused on our goals and at our tournament.” Tessa Pillers, 140 pounds, wrestled the team’s first match of the day pinning her opponent in 26 seconds in On deck: the second round Girls’ Regional which set the Tournament: Saturday, Feb. 13, pace and tempo for the rest of Othello the meet. Pillers ended the day at third place and will be wrestling at the regional tournament in Reardan. The next match was Kameo Battle, 140 pounds, coming out as a first year wrestler and fresh off the injured list. “The girl she wrestled had years of experience and is a senior from Othello, but Kameo wasn’t about to let this stop her from wrestling her heart out,” Pillers said. Battle got the first take down on her seasoned opponent. Even though Battle lost her match, she “Went out there and didn’t give up.” “She didn’t quit all day coming home with a sixth place ribbon and continuing to regional’s as a second alternate,” Pillers said. Newport’s next match was

Mason Clark contributed a lot of assists and hit several 3-pointers. Scoring was balanced out for the Spartans, with seven players scoring. Priest River played Timberlake after deadline Tuesday. The Spartans beat Timberlake the first time they played. Thursday, Feb. 11, they will host Clark Fork at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 16, they will play at Bonners Ferry at 7 p.m. The Spartans are currently in third place the Intermountain League, with a 1-3 record. They have a 6-10 overall record. “We’re fighting for second,” Wylie said. Everybody will get two games at districts.

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Lady Rangers maintain second place By Michelle Nedved

including some deep 3-pointers, Wylie said. The Spartans stopped the hemorrhaging in the second quarter, even outscoring Lakeland 1614. But that still left them trailing 37-22 at the half. The Spartans came out after the break and trimmed the lead further, outscoring Lakeland 16-12 in the third quarter and 18-13 in the fourth. But it wasn’t enough to make up the first quarter deficit. Wylie said Hunter Hartwig had a good game, with 16 points. Andrew Jeeter was high scorer for the Spartans, with 19 points. “Jeeter stepped up,” Wylie said.

Jensen Kirkwood, 190 pounds, also fresh off the injured list and a first year wrestler. Kirkwood was sitting in the second seed at this tournament when she was caught off guard with a fast double leg take down and lost to a Lewis and Clark High School opponent. According to Ellison, this was only the second time this season Kirkwood had even been taken down, let alone lost to an opponent. The setback didn’t discourage her, since she came back to the mat with two wins by a pin and received a third place medal and a spot at regionals. The third match was Megan Mason, at 235 pounds. Pillers said Mason “has more seasons of wrestling under her belt then any of our other girls” but until this season, had never wrestled a girl in a match. “She was timid at the beginning of this season, but came out with a goal of making it to regionals,” Pillers said. Mason took her opponent down and was looking for the pin within seconds, fighting for the win and changing pinning combinations three or four times, but was not able to come up with the pin. In the second round, Mason was unable to get away from her op-

ponent from Eastmont High, and lost with 29 seconds left in the round. Mason came home with a fifth place ribbon and is going to regionals as an alternate. Newport’s last girl to wrestle was Jaz Battle, at 114 pounds. Jaz is a first year wrestler and a freshman in one of the toughest weight classes in all of Washington, said Pillers, with many state placers and twice as many state participants. However, her match was against the second seeded girl who made it to state last season. It was a high intensity match ending with a 2311 score and Jaz defeated. “This match, for me, was one of the most fun to watch,” said Pillers. “Jaz didn’t come up with a win but she left it all on the mat. Going all three rounds with a state participant is a huge achievement and nothing to be upset about. Jaz was confident after that and went into her next match strong.” Unfortunately, Jaz fell to her next opponent by a pin. “I am very proud of all our wrestlers,” Pillers said. The Lady Grizzlies will attend the next Girls’ Regional Tournament back in Othello on Saturday, Feb. 13.

NEWPORT – The Newport boys basketball team played two Northeast A League games last week, losing 64-53 to Medical Lake Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Newport. Friday, Feb. 12, they hosted Deer Park, beating the Stags 60-41 in front of a large senior night crowd. The night was also a fundraiser for two Deer Park students who are fighting cancer, with the Newport gate money donated to help the students. Newport played two motivated teams. Against Medical Lake, the Cardinals were battling to finish in the top two in the league. “Medical Lake played a great game,” Newport coach Jamie Pancho said. “They rebounded well, and came out with a lot of energy.” Despite Medical Lake’s fast start, the Grizzles stayed with them in the first quarter, even taking a one point lead. Medical Lake got going in the second quarter, outscoring Newport 15-10. Newport made a run in the fourth quarter, and made up some ground but not enough for the win. Friday night the Grizzlies found themselves facing a Deer Park team in a must win situation for a playoff berth. Pancho said Newport wanted to start fast and finish strong. “I felt like we accomplished that,” he said. “We played with a lot of energy. I’m very proud of the way our guys handled Deer Park’s runs. Rebounding was better than Tuesday night’s game, we took care of the ball, and we won the rebounding edge by 14.” Newport’s 6 foot 7 inch senior Ty McDaniel had a great game against Deer Park. “He was a real presence against Deer Park,” Pancho said. “He brought a lot of energy.” McDaniel was successful scoring or getting to the foul line when he got the ball. He had a big rebounding night, his second best of the season. McDaniel led all players with 18 points, hitting nine of 12 from the field. Zorica had 16 points and Pancho scored a dozen. Newport had one more Northeast A League game with Chewelah Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. We’ll have results in next week’s paper. The Grizzlies will host either Chewelah or Colville Friday night in a loser out game. The winner will go on to play Freeman Tuesday night, Feb. 16, at West Valley High School.

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years, according to Selkirk coach Keith Saxe. “The team wrestled really well,” said Saxe. “They have worked hard, and it has paid off.” Selkirk scored 164 points overall against teams that included Almira Coulee Hartline, Davenport, Northwest Christian, Republic, Curlew, Wilbur Creston Keller, and Kettle Falls. At 106 pounds, Ryan Issakides pinned Wyatt Zilenskii, earning the Rangers the first place slot. Selkirk’s Tommy Linninger, 113 pounds, got second place against Randy Dixon from Mary Walker. Justin Chantry of Selkirk, 120 pounds, beat Justin Volking from Kettle Falls, taking first place. The Rangers’ Colebe Merkley, 120 pounds, took fifth place and will be traveling to the regional tournament in Reardon as an alternate. Calvin Rood, 126 pounds, and Logan Bailey, 132 pounds, wrestled hard but

didn’t qualify for regionals. There was a friendly match between Rangers Tristan Chantry and Zayren Bubb where Chantry pinned Bubb on the way to his tournament win at 120 pounds. Meric Merkley, 145 pounds, wrestled against a Davenport opponent and tied 7-7 in the last few minutes of the third round. Merkley earned a takedown, wining 9 to 7 and taking fourth place. Selkirk’s Hunter Carmen, 152, received second place against Taylor Flesher from Kettle Falls. At 195 pounds, Wyatt Stoddard wrestled Ian Hunton from Davenport winning second place. Cody Hoffman, 285 pounds, pinned Mike Oakley from Mary Walker with 26 seconds left in the first round. “I’m very proud of our guys, and we’re looking forward to what’s coming,” said Saxe. Selkirk will attend the Regional Tournament at Reardan High School Saturday, Feb. 13 at 9 a.m.

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b r i e f ly Learn about healing teas Feb. 11 PRIEST RIVER – If looking for something other than the usual pills and potions to deal with wintertime aches and colds, join Raquel of Tender Loving Cuisine for a lesson in healing teas at the Priest River Library’s Live & Learn program, Thursday, Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Priest River Library. Check the library website at westbonner.lili.org for additional Live & Learn programs throughout the year. Priest River Library is located at 118 Main Street, Priest River. Call 208-4482207 for more information or check out the library’s Facebook page at West Bonner Libraries.

Playhouse open house Friday NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Players will host an open house Friday, Feb. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their renovated Pend Oreille Playhouse at 236 South Union in Newport. The Pend Oreille Players acquired the former Eagles Lodge in early 2015 and turned it into their new home. Construction on a new stage in a new space began, and the first production opened on this stage in June 2015.

Newport author gives presentation Saturday NEWPORT – Newport author Dess Annette Butler will be giving a presentation on her book “One Yes,” at the Hospitality House in Newport Saturday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. “One Yes” is a story of how Butler decided to leave college and took a leap of faith that brought her adventure on a WWII ship. She will use slides and personal stories to tell about her life. The Hospitality House is located at 216 S. Washington Ave., in Newport.

Sweetheart Bingo this Friday PRIEST RIVER- The Distinguished Young Women will host a sweetheart bingo Friday, Feb.12 at 6 p.m. at the Priest River Senior Center. Cost is $10 for 10 games. Last game is a $100 black out. Other prizes are goodies made by the ladies. There will also be refreshments and door prizes.

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Making flowers Newport Library Assistant Shannon Johnson and Anna Walton, 7, work on a Valentine’s Day flower during the craft time at the Newport Library Friday, Feb. 5. Anna’s mother, Marcia Walton, says they come nearly every week for the Friday story time and craft session. There will be a Valentine’s Day party at the Newport Library Saturday, Feb. 13, from noon to 1 p.m.

Adult stained glass class offered PRIEST RIVER – Want to learn how to make a stained glass window? Parents of students who are enrolled it the 21st Century Career Learning Center after school program at Priest River Lamanna High School are invited to learn Tuesday, Feb. 23, Wednesday, Feb. 24, and Thursday, Feb., 25 from 6 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. The class will learn how to make an 8’ X 10” stained glass window. All materials including use of tools, stained glass, copper foil,

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Create’s annual meeting is Feb. 13 NEWPORT – The annual meeting of the members of Create will be held at Cork & Barrel Public House, 208 S. Washington Ave, Newport, on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 4 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect the Board of Directors and to solicit feedback from members. The intent is to have a spirited conversation on the programs and events that the members would like Create to undertake in 2016. Create is a nonprofit organization founded in 1998 as a community organization creating opportunities for expression, enjoyment and appreciation of the arts and humanities through individual and

community participation. Its vision is to create a dynamic community in which the energy of the arts promotes a quality of life rich in color, texture and depth. Create is run by volunteers with an enthusiasm and passion for the arts. Each of these volunteers has dedicated a part of their life to serving children, families and artists in the community. Anyone that is currently a member or is interested in joining Create is encouraged to attend this meeting. RSVP to (509) 4479277 or by email at create@createarts.org. The Create website is at www.createarts.org.

and frame will be supplied at no cost to those attending. Pre-registration is necessary and a three evening commitment is necessary to complete the project. No make-up classes will be offered. The classes will be limited to eight participants. For more information, contact Betty Gardner or Michal Cole at the 21st Century Community Learning Center at Priest River Lamanna High School at 208-448-1211 ext. 6.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, Feb. 10

Church

Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park

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

Soroptimist International of Newport Social Meeting: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church

Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Weavers’ Group: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Home and Community Educators Diamond Lake Club: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Friday, Feb. 12 Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church Friday Night Live: 7 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-9466131

Saturday, Feb. 13 Kids Movie Club: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - Newport Library Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Cornerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown

Pend Oreille Players invite public to participate

Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-665-5921 for locations

Thursday, Feb. 11

Sunday, Feb. 14

NEWPORT – There are a variety of upcoming events at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, located at 236 S. Union Ave. Open Mic is the first Friday of each month. All are welcome to share their talents or just listen. Admission is $2 per person. The next Open Mic Nights are March 4, and April 1. Auditions for Clue, the Musical are March 28 & 29 at 6:30 p.m. Auditions are open to ages 16 to adults. Performances are June 1019. Performances of Little Red Riding Hood (and the Power Mutants) by Ed Monk are March 18- 20. Friday & Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m. Sunday shows begin at 3 p.m. There will be an Open House at the Playhouse to celebrate the Pend Oreille Players Association purchasing the building. The event is open to the public Friday, Feb. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center

Newport Youth: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School

BASIC Meeting: 10 a.m. Blanchard Community Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Home and Community Educators Dalkena Club: Noon - Call Bonnie Witt 509-447-3647 or Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Family Movie Night: 5:308 p.m. - Newport Library Celebrate Recovery: 5:30 p.m. - 301 E. Third St., Oldtown Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite

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

Monday, Feb. 15 Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, Feb. 16 Families For Kids and DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport Blanchard Spinners: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Session: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center Kinship Caregivers Foster Parent Support Group: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God

Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Priest River Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting: 5:30 p.m. - Rotating Restaurants Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 101 S. Scott • Newport Sunday Morning 10 a.m. (509) 939-0676 CalvaryNewport@aol.com / 97.3 FM “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35

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

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

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

4912 Spring Valley Road Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. -- Sunday School (509) 447-2659

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Learning about ‘deer proof’ plants Chicky Groat shows some of her slides of deer resistant plants during a “Live & Learn” presentation at the Priest River Library Saturday, Feb. 6. Groat, a landscaper, showed more than 80 plants, including bearded iris, knickinick, and lunaria or money plant. The next Live & Learn program is about healing teas and will take place Thursday, Feb. 11, at 5:30 p.m., at the Priest River Library. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available Rev. Russell Clark 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

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

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

REAL LIFE NEWPORT

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

Human happiness consists only in drawing closer to the Threshold of Almighty God, and in securing the peace and well-being of every individual member, high and low alike, of the human race. ‘Abdu’l Bahá 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 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time September - May AWANA - Tuesday 5:30 p.m. The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm

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obituari es Helen Marie Cusick Bond Cusick

Helen Marie Cusick Bond went to be with the Lord Feb. 2, at her home near Cusick. She was 97. A lifetime Bond resident of the Cusick area, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bruce R. “Bill” Bond, who departed this life in 1999. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters: Ida Logue and Catherine Tallman; and a brother Clayton Cusick. She leaves behind five children: William Bond of Bremerton, Wash., Helen Iva Bond of Aberdeen, Wash., Judy Evans of Sun City, Ariz., Randall Bond of Spokane, and James Bond of Las Vegas, Nev., as well as 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and eight greatgreat-grandchildren. Born in Newport, Sept. 29, 1918, Helen grew up on the ranch of her parents, Wolfred C. and Lydia Cusick, near Locke, Wash. A true country girl, she helped at the ranch, rode horses, raised chickens and turkeys, and helped with the harvest. She attended Tacoma Creek School and completed eight grades in six years. She then attended Cusick High School and graduated in 1935. She assisted her parents and helped care for her father until she married Bruce R. Bond on July 23, 1938. They briefly resided in Cusick before moving to his parents’ ranch on Bond Road, west of Cusick. At the ranch, she continued the farm life she had always known – milked cows, raised five children, tended a garden, and canned fruits and vegetables. In addition, she took care of her mother-in-law, Iva Bond, until her death in 1963. Together with her sister-in-law, Adrienne Bond, they prepared many meals for family gatherings and is fondly remembered for the cinnamon rolls she baked. She cared for her brother, Clayton, the last year of his life in 1973. Helen was an active community member. She was a 4-H leader for 26 years of the Foothills 4-H club. She was member of homemakers clubs and garden clubs, the Calsipell Grange, Pend Oreille County Historical Society, and participated in weekly Bible studies. She and her husband attended the Church of Christ in Locke. She regularly volunteered at the Pend Oreille County Fair until the very last few years of her life. From 1990 to 2005 she volunteered at the Cusick Community Center and Food Bank. She was a member of the Usk Community Club and participated in their bazaars. She baked, knitted and crocheted, and was an avid reader of mysteries. Helen particularly enjoyed picking huckleberries with her friends and family. In 2008 she began spending winters in Las Vegas, Nev., with her youngest son and her granddaughter, Amanda. In 2009, she fell and fractured several vertebrae in her back and thus required more assistance from the family, particularly her grandson-in-law,

Gabe Colbaugh and family friend, Flora Lemus. Not a gambler, she enjoyed the shows and sights in Vegas, petting the fish at Shark Reef, and visiting Valley of Fire. She continued to knit and read and enjoyed visits from family and friends. She will be remembered for her smile, her sharp wit, and her many acts of kindness. She will be missed. Memorials or donations in her name can be given to the Usk Community Club, Pend Oreille County Historical Society, or the Cusick Community Center. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at the ShermanKnapp Funeral Home in Newport, with a reception immediately following at the Usk Community Hall. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

Bettie Frazier Newport

Bettie Jean Frazier passed away Jan. 27. Bettie moved to the Newport area 15 years ago to be near her daughFrazier ter, Nancy Christiansen. Bettie was originally from Newport Beach, Calif, where she was a police officer for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max J. Frazier, her oldest daughter, Penny, and youngest daughter, Donna. Bettie is survived by her daughter, Susan, and daughter, Nancy. Her grandson, Steven K. Hagen, resides in California.

Victor Jeffery Ray Cusick

Victor Jeffery Ray peacefully passed away Sunday, Jan. 31 on his beloved bison ranch in Cusick, co-owned and operated by Victor and his brother, Randi. He was born Aug. 12, 1964, in Denver, Colo. He enjoyed working on cars and spent his last years running the Wild West Bison Ranch. He is survived by his mother, Suellyn Smith; brothers, Randi, Stan, and Michael; nephew, Jeffery; niece, Brittney; companion Christine, and her children, Tyler and Heather; Christine’s grandchildren, (whom Victor dearly loved) Alexandria, Benjamin, Alora, Ava, and Nathan; and many aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father Marland G. Ray and stepfather, Wayne C. Smith. Service was held Thursday, Feb. 4 at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

Ruth Elizabeth Wright Spokane

Ruth Elizabeth Wright passed away Feb. 3, in Spokane. She was 90. Ruth was born Oct. 19, 1925, in Newport, to John and Jessie Pearce. She was preceded in death by

her husband Edward, her daughter Nancy, a sister and seven brothers. She is survived by her sons, Gary and his wife Carol, and Michael and his wife Sherrie, four grandchildren, seven

great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Jim, Devon, Jami and Mikel at Vesta Adult Family Home

for the love and excellent care she had the last three years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Spokane in Ruth’s memory, P.O. Box 2215, Spokane, WA 99210.

A remembrance of Ruth’s life will be held Friday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 508 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA 99224. See more obituaries, 8b

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

Monday, Feb. 1 ARREST: Donna J Hudson, of Priest River was arrested on local warrant THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, third party report of vehicle on its side at this location. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of multiple slide offs in the area. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, Metaline, report of vehicle slide off. ACCIDENT: Deer Valley Rd., report that van spun out and partially blocking on the corner. VEHICLE FIRE: Pow Wow Park, report of vehicle on fire. DISTURBANCE: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of female causing a disturbance. AGENCY ASSIST: Pow Wow Park, assisting Kalispel Fire Department with vehicle fire. ARREST: W. 7th St., Adelaide T. McGillis, 31, of Cusick arrested on violation of no contact order. LOST PROPERTY: W. Walnut St., report of medication missing from vehicle. ABANDONED VEHICLE: Deer Valley Lane, report of vehicle abandoned at complainant’s mailbox. CIVIL: W. Spruce St., report of renter moving out and leaving dog. ARREST: Washington and 2nd Ave., Cody M. Callihan, 26, of Newport arrested on local warrant ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Warren Ave., Newport, report of dog whining in the area for about 30 minutes INTOXICATION: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of intoxicated person TRESPASSING: N Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a trespassing call

Tuesday, Feb. 2

ES: S. Newport Ave., report of a suspicious person loitering in the area of a business. ABANDONED VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., report of an abandoned vehicle. AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy 2 Airway Heights, assisting an agency with a burglary. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2 report of a dark jeep swerving on the road. WEAPON OFFENSE: Beeman, Usk, report of gunshots in the area. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 20., report of a vehicle parked in the area.

Wednesday, Feb. 3 WANTED PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle covered with snow crossing into oncoming traffic and speeding WANTED PERSON: S. Calispel Ave., report of wanted juvenile at location. ABANDONED VEHICLE: S. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of abandoned vehicle by pumps. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: LeClerc Rd. N. AGENCY ASSIST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, transporting subject to Sacred Heart ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211, Usk, report of one vehicle accident THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. S., report of injured deer on north side of roadway needing to be killed. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: W. 6th ARREST: James Ronald Edwards, 62, of Newport arrested on charges of failing to comply.

Thursday, Feb. 4 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of a non-injury accident. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Flowery Trail Rd., complainant reports a vehicle is parked in the roadway. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: LeClerc Rd. N., report of red log truck with single trailer speeding. TRANSPORT: Airway Heights, officer transporting inmate to court. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: E. 5th St., Usk, report of a vehicle with expired plates. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Deer Valley and Proctor, report of a dog running down the road. ARREST: Curtis H. Kendle, 33, of Newport booked and released on charges of driving with a suspended license and attempting to elude.

AGENCY ASSIST: S. Ventura Lane, assisting an agency with a burglary.

FRAUD: Blackwell St., Ione, report of a subject writing bad checks.

TRAFIC OFFENSE: LeClerc Rd., report of a logging truck speeding.

THEFT: Blackwell St., Ione, report of a concrete vehicle stop taken from the parking lot.

FOUND PROPERTY: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of found property.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Monumental Way, report of a juvenile problem.

WANTED PERSON: S. Calispel Ave., report of a wanted subject at this location.

TRANSPORT: Jail to court, Airway Heights, officer transporting one female to court.

ASSAULT: W. Spruce St., Newport, report of an assault.

STRUCTURE FIRE: Telephone Rd. W., report of a house fire.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: W. Walnut St., report of a suspended driver in the area.

ACCIDENT: N. Newport Ave., report of a two vehicle accident.

BURGLARY: Pines Rd., report of a burglary at a cabin.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: N. Fea Ave, Newport, report of a physical domestic altercation.

DISTURBANCE: Calispel St., report of a disturbance between two subjects. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle with hazards on JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 7th St., report of a juvenile problem. FOUND PROPERTY: Blackwell St., Ione, report of subject wanting to turn in found property. BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, report of subjects stealing items. ANIMAL BITE: LeClerc Rd. report of a subject being bit by a dog.

ACCIDENT: Industry and Sprague, Airway Heights, report of a two -vehicle accident. THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

Union St., Newport, complainant reports he or she was backed into by another vehicle at this location. DECEASED PERSON: Hwy. 211, report of a deceased person. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Woodstock Drive, report of a request to speak to a deputy about a suspicious circumstance. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of a gray truck swerving on the road. JUNK VEHICLE: Levitch Rd., requesting a junk vehicle inspection. HAZMAT: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle driving off with fuel pump and spilling fuel on the ground. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Spring Valley Rd., report of dogs coming onto complainant’s porch for the last few days. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Fertile Valley Rd., report of drones flying above the property. DISTURBANCE: Southshore Diamond Lane, report of a male causing a disturbance.

DRUGS: Cusick, report of drugs. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle with a flat tire. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Washington Ave., report of ongoing issues with neighbor. BURGLARY: Old LeClerc Rd., report of two male subjects that broke into complainant’s house and stole medications TRAFFIC HAZARD: Union and Walnut, Newport, report of vehicle stuck on railroad tracks VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of malicious mischief. THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of theft. DRUGS: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a drug offense. West Bonner County

Monday, Feb. 1 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Larch St., Priest River

ARREST: Joseph Lee Kinney, 39, of Newport arrested on a local warrant. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of a bus stuck and blocking the roadway.

TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Hwy. 57, Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Main Street, Priest River

DRUGS: W. 5th St., Newport, report of drugs. ABANDONED VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of abandoned vehicle. ASSAULT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

ARREST: Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake, Edward Williams, 44, of Spirit Lake was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Tuesday, Feb. 2

ARREST: Pine St., Newport, Jody N. Dewitt, Jody, 39, of Newport arrested on an out of state warrant. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a suspicious person sleeping under the stairs. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Xanadu Ranch Rd., report of a male subject in the residence attacking others.

No reportable incidents

Wednesday, Feb. 3 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River, officer took a report of a vehicle versus deer collision. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: Jefferson Ave. & 4th St., Priest River, report of DUI.

Thursday, Feb. 4

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Sullivan Lake Rd., report of boulders on the roadway blocking one lane.

Saturday, Feb. 6 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, building window appears to be open ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, report of white and brown dog running around in the highway. ILLEGAL BURNING: E. Tacoma St., Cusick, several complaints about residence burning garbage. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31 Ione, report of vehicle - deer collision. PROWLER: S. Scott Ave., Newport, report of female that attempted to open complainant’s door THEFT: W. Walnut St., report of a fuel drive off.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Settlement Rd., Priest River DRIVING WITHOUT PRIVILEGES: Nagel Rd. & Hwy. 41, an Oldtown woman was cited and released for driving without privileges.

Friday, Feb. 5 TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, a Newport man was cited and released for driving without privileges. DISTURBING THE PEACE: 4th St., Oldtown, report of a noise complaint. INJURY ACCIDENT: Cavanaugh Bay Rd., Coolin, report of an injury accident

Saturday, Feb. 6 HUNTING & FISHING VIOLATION: Laclede Shores Drive, Priest River DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Halford St. report of vehicle driving around area spinning tires

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 41, Oldtown, report of a juvenile problem

ARREST: Cass Ave., & Hwy. 2, Mark A. Vallee, 29, of Cusick arrested on charges of driving while license suspended and a tribal warrant. THEFT AUTOMOBILE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of vehicle theft.

Sunday, Feb. 7 THREATENING: W. 1st St., report of complainant’s boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend harassing and threatening both of them THEFT: W. 2nd St., report of firearm stolen from residence sometime in last couple of months.

Sunday, Feb. 7 DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Hidden Valley Rd., Spirit Lake, Paul J. Anderson, 49, of Spirit Lake was arrested for domestic violence and destruction or removal of a telecommunications device. THREATENING: Hwy. 2, Priest River ARREST: Hwy. 2, Priest River, Ronald Reynolds, 47, of Spokane was arrested on a warrant. NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, report of a non-injury accident.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a possible vehicle prowl.

Friday, Feb. 5 TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, report of a disabled vehicle.

DISTURBANCE: W. Pine St., Newport, report of a female refusing to leave and causing a disturbance.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANC-

ACCIDENT: W. 4th St. and

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201625 PUBLIC NOTICE TS No WA08000973-14-2 APN 1 6 9 5 9 / 4 5 3 1 2 4 5 6 0 0 2 5 TO N o 150134226-WA-MSO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 19, 2016, 10:00 AM, at main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W 4th St, Newport, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or 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 6 AND THE EAST 5 FEET OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 15 OF SCOTTS THIRD ADDITION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 12, PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHI N G T O N . A P N : 16959/453124560025 More commonly known as 831 W 3RD ST, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of July 17, 2009, executed

by KATHLEEN M. WEBER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGI S T R AT I O N S Y S T E M S , I N C . (“MERS”), as designated nominee for QUICKEN LOANS INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded August 6, 2009 as Instrument No. 2009 0302567 and the beneficial interest was assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB DBA Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee for BCAT 2014-4TT By Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC, Its Appointed Attorney In Fact and recorded July 2, 2015 as Instrument Number 20150322024 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB DBA Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee for BCAT 20144TT By Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC, Its Appointed Attorney In Fact, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. Current Beneficiary: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB DBA Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee for BCAT 20144TT By Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC, Its Appointed Attorney In Fact Contact Phone No: 888-699-5600 Address: 15480 Laguna Canyon Road, Suite 100, Ir-

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vine, CA 92618 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: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From September 1, 2010 To October 15, 2015 Number of Payments 62 $676.95 Total $41,970.90 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION September 1, 2010 October 15, 2015 $216.64 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: July 17, 2009 Note Amount: $92,541.00 Interest Paid To: August 1, 2010 Next Due Date: September 1, 2010 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $91,291.67, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on February 19, 2016. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by February 8, 2016, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before February 8, 2016 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ 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 February 8, 2016 (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. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB DBA Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee for BCAT 2014-4TT By Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC, Its Appointed Attorney In Fact or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KATHLEEN M. WEBER 831 W 3RD ST, NEWPORT, WA 99156 KATHLEEN M. WEBER 831 W 3RD ST, NEWPORT, WA 99156 KATHLEEN M. WEBER 831 W 3RD ST, NEWPORT, WA 991569071 KATHLEEN M. WEBER PO BOX 1695, NEWPORT, WA 99156 KATHLEEN M. WEBER PO BOX 1695, NEWPORT, WA 99156-1695 by both first class and certified mail on August 20, 2015, 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 Continued on 7B

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Continued from 6B posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any 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 Trustees’ Sale. X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www. wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov 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 the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; Dated: October 16, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Jessica Cimarusti, Authorized Signatory MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100 Seattle WA 98101 Phone: (800) 409-7530 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic.com. Order No. WA15001239-2, Pub Dates 01/20/2016, 02/10/2016 Published in The Newport Miner on January 20 and February 10, 2016. (51, 2) ___________________________ 201639 PUBLIC NOTICE Summons By Publication TO: Michael Glenn Thorne Jr. You have been sued by Bobby Lee Thorne, the plaintiff, in the District Court in and for Boundary County, Idaho, Case No. CV-2016-024. The Nature of the claim against you is for Petition for Divorce.

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Any time after 20 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the case number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at (208) 267-5504 or P.O. Box 419, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 and served a copy of your response on the other party whose mailing address are: P.O. Box 455 Moyie Springs, ID 83845. A copy of the summons and Complaint/Motion can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the other party. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this manner. Date: January 25, 2016 Boundary County District Court Teri Navarro /s/Teri Navarro Published in The Newport Miner on February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2016. (1-4) ___________________________ 201642 PUBLIC NOTICE N otice of A pplication Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on January 26, 2016, receive a complete Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application and MDNS from the previously run SEPA Environmental Checklist from Pend Oreille County PUD, and did on January 29, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for permit renewal of the Aquamog Rotovator Operation on the Pend Oreille River. (EXISTING FILE NO. SCUP-10-001-PERMIT RENEWAL-FILE NO. SCUP-16001), Location: Box Canyon Reservoir. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on June 30, 2010 and the MDNS for this SEPA was issued July 23, 2010. Any person desiring to express his /her views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 4474821. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than February 18, 2016. Required Permits: Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Shoreline Conditional Use Permit (Pend Oreille County), Right of Entry Permit (DNR) other State and Federal Permits may be required Dated: February 1, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on February 3 and 10, 2016. (1-2) ___________________________ 201643 PUBLIC NOTICE N otice of A pplication Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on January 26, 2016, receive a complete Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application and MDNS from the previously run SEPA Environmental Checklist from Pend Oreille County PUD, and did on January 29, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for permit renewal of the Milfoil Harvester Operation on the Pend Oreille River. (EXISTING FILE NO. SCUP-10-002-PERMIT RENEWALFILE NO. SCUP-16-002) Location: Box Canyon Reservoir. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on June 30, 2010 and the MDNS for this SEPA was issued July 23, 2010. Any person desiring to express his / her views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than February 18, 2016. Required Permits: Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Shoreline Con-

ditional Use Permit (Pend Oreille County), Right of Entry Permit (DNR) other State and Federal Permits may be required Dated: February 1, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on February 3 and 10, 2016. (1-2) ___________________________ 201644 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on February 1, 2016 receive a complete SEPA Environmental Checklist with supplemental documents prepared by Pend Oreille County Parks and Recreation and did on February 1, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for a proposed Equestrian Group Camp, Parking Area, and Equestrian Trail (FILE NO. SEPA-16-001), Location(s): Pend Oreille County Park (Hwy 20) and Fertile Valley Rd. (MP 0.3 to MP 2.5). An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on January 5, 2016 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. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than February 18, 2016. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Required Permits: Clearing and Grading Permit, Critical Areas Review, Right of Way Permit, Hydraulic Project Approval, Forest Practice Approval, Construction Stormwater Permit, Sections 401 and 404 Certifications Dated: February 1, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on February 3 and 10, 2016. (1-2) ___________________________ 201640 PUBLIC NOTICE The Selkirk School District Board of Directors will hold their February Regular Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Selkirk Middle and High School Music Room. Nancy Lotze, Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors Published in The Newport Miner on February 10, 2016. (2) ___________________________ 201646 PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Commissioners will travel to Republic Friday, February 12 for the Quad County Commissioners’ meeting at 10:00 a.m. to discuss By-Laws, House Bill 2303, VSP, Coordination and future meeting location. The meeting will take place at 290 E. Tessie Avenue in the Ferry County Commissioners’ Office. Rhonda Cary Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner on February 10, 2016. (2) ___________________________ 201648 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 ARCHITECTURAL FIRM The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County (the District) is seeking the services of an Architectural Firm to design and engineer projects within the District. These projects will consist of a remodel to the customer services area and a remodel of the engineering area located within the main District building located in Newport, Washington, with the possibility of site plan work and the structural analysis of other buildings located within the District. For these remodel projects, the Architectural Firm will be asked to provide project packages that will contain, but not be limited to, estimates,

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design, and engineering drawings, all documentation for permitting and the possibility of construction management for these projects. Interested parties may obtain a complete Request for Qualifications packet by contacting the District’s Contracts Administrator at (509) 447-9345. Statements of Qualifications must be received no later than March 15, 2016. Statements of Qualifications are to be submitted via email or delivered to: Pend Oreille PUD Contracts Administrator P.O. Box 190 N. 130 Washington Newport, WA 99156 Email: edugger@popud.org Minority-and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The District is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate will enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the District. Published in The Newport Miner on February 10, 2016. (2) ___________________________ 201649 PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR BIDS S C A D A S O F T WA R E CONTRACT NO. 16-004 Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, Washington, hereby solicits sealed bids for the construction, installation, and commissioning of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software system suitable for monitoring and controlling Bulk Electric System and Non-Bulk Electric System electrical assets. Interested parties may obtain full specifications by contacting the Contract Administrator of Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, P.O. Box 190, Newport, Washington 99156 (509) 447-9345. Sealed bids will be received as outlined in the contract documents until 10:30 a.m., February 23, 2016. Bids are to be submitted to the Contract Administrator of Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, P.O. Box 190, N. 130 Washington, Newport, Washington 99156. The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the bidding, or to exercise any other right or action provided by statute. Women and minority owned businesses are encouraged to bid. Published in The Newport Miner on February 10, 2016. (2) ___________________________ 201650 PUBLIC NOTICE I nvitation to B id Sealed bids will be received by the City of Newport, at the reception desk located in the main room of the Newport City Hall, 200 S. Washington Avenue, Newport, Washington 99156 until 3:00 pm on February 25, 2016 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the Garden Avenue Sidewalk Project. The project includes installation of approximately 800 feet of sidewalk and curb on Garden Avenue between 3rd Street and 5th Street. The improvements also include the addition of detectable warning surfaces, sidewalk ramps, and grading of swales. There will be no pre-bid conference for this project; however, bidders may visit the site to view the project location. This contract has twenty (20) working days to complete the work. Contract Documents may be viewed electronically and purchased from Standard Digital, 256 West Riverside Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201, (509)624-2985. Contract Documents are also available for viewing at the following locations: • Spokane Regional Plan Center, 209 N Havana, Spokane, WA 99202, (509) 328-9600 • Association of General Contractors, 4935 East Trent Spokane, WA 99212, (509) 534-1446 Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection at City Hall, 200 S. Washington Avenue, Newport, WA 99156. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the Continued on 8B

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Rodney Dale Miller Cusick

Rodney Dale Miller passed away into the Hands of God at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in his Cusick home. Miller He was 78. From his birth in Wahpeton, N.D., to his death, Rodney was known for his generous nature, his wry sense of humor, his workaholic nature, and his love and dedication to family and friends. Rodney was born July 30, 1937, to Bruno and Betty (Wallman) Miller. He was raised on the family farm until his father had a stroke in 1952. From that point he went to work at a farm near Bismark to support his mother and three younger siblings still at home. In 1957, Rodney enlisted in the U.S. Army and attended basic training in Camp Carson, Colo. Over the next 20 years he served in Orleans, France, Fort Ord/Camp Roberts, Calif., Friedberg, Germany, Fort Sill, Okla., Vietnam (during the Tet Offensive), the University of Idaho ROTC Detachment, Moscow, Idaho, and the Recruiting Command in Bellevue, Wash. While serving at Camp Roberts, Calif., in 1962, Rodney met the love of his life, Verlene (Lennie)

Nations. From then until his death they were each other’s best friend and companion. They were married in Germany in 1965, where sons Rick and Glenn were born. In late 1966, they returned stateside to Fort Sill, Okla., where Rodney served only nine months before receiving orders for Vietnam. He returned from Vietnam to serve with the ROTC Detachment at the University of Idaho in Moscow, where Kayola was born. In 1974, he was sent to Sinop, Turkey, while the family remained in Moscow. On his return in 1975, the family moved to North Bend, Wash., while Rodney served as the supply sergeant for the Regional Recruiting Command in nearby Bellevue. He retired from the Army on April Fool’s Day 1978, at the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7/ SFC) and moved the family to Cusick. It was also in Friedberg where Rodney first served with Bill Adams, in the same battalion from 1963-66. Back then, the Army covered the globe so it was a bit unusual when they served together again at the University of Idaho from 1969 until Bill retired in 1972, and moved to Mountain Home, Idaho. During this time the boys from both families could always be found together with Pat and Mike always along on fishing trips across the Palouse. Tammy and Gloria were there the day

Kayola came home from the hospital. Though the families were separated over the years they were destined to be close as they became neighbors once again in 1978, when both families moved to Cusick. From 1980 until his second retirement in 2002, Rodney served as the Maintenance Supervisor for the Town of Cusick. For 22 years, he served the town and its citizens with the same dedication he showed in the Army. His first act was to clean up the town, helping remove abandoned cars, refrigerators and scrap metal from yards and town lots and earning himself the nickname “Sanford” to friends and family; a nickname that stayed with him as he continued to accept recyclables. For 20 years he worked with Mayor Paul Haas, who became a friend for life, to make Cusick a better place to live. He was better known for loaning someone the money to avoid a water shutoff than for actually shutting off service, for keeping the roads pothole free and the snow cleared – no matter when the snow decided to fall and for responding to any problem, anywhere, no matter what day of the week or what time of the day or night. At the age of 65, Rodney “retired” from the town. Setting around wasn’t in his nature so for the next eight years

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ere we are in 2016 and I wanted to say ‘howdy’ and wish you all the best for the coming year. I also want to introduce Dr. Lizabeth Zenker to our staff at Bliss Chiropractic Center (yup, she spells it without the ‘E’!). Dr. Liz comes to the Newport area from Arizona and Dr. Bonnie & Dr. Lizabeth brings with her 13 years of Chiropractic experience treating patients from newborn to 102! As another fellow Palmer graduate, we are tickled pink to have her skills, know-how, and capable care added to our clinic. Bliss Chiropractic Center has been caring for folks since Dr. Gordon came to town in 1948. We are in our 68th year of health care and will continue to provide quality Chiropractic care, massage therapy, and reflexology for many more years. Come on by the office and meet Dr. Liz. She’s a real joy! Come to think of it, why don’t you just schedule an appointment and get straightened out… Spring’s just around the corner! Happy Winter from Bliss Chiropractic Health Center Dr. Bonnie Bliss

Continued from 7B bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Newport. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waiver informalities in the bidding. This project is funded by the Washington Department of Transportation (Local Programs), and is subject to all applicable state laws and regulations. All work performed on this project will be subject to Washington State prevailing wage rates or Davis Bacon wages, whichever is greater. The City of Newport is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Small, Minority- and Women-owned firms are encouraged to submit bids. The following is applicable to federal aid projects. The City of Newport in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response

to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. Project questions can be directed to Belsby Engineering at (509) 7476790. Advertisement Dates: February 10 and February 17, 2016 The Washington State Department of Transportation is the Certification Acceptance Agency for this project. Published in The Newport Miner on February 10 and 17, 2016. (2-2) ___________________________ 201651 PUBLIC NOTICE WA R E H O U S E M A N S L I E N NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is given that Diamond Lake Mini Storage In Pursuant with RCW 19.150.040 will be selling by live auction the contents of unit #B2 belonging to, Tommy Fitzmorris 36 Krupps RD, Spirt Lake, ID 83869 amount owing $307.00, unit #C3 belonging to Shannon Turmin 191 Hill Press Lane, Newport, WA 99156, amount owing $375.00. Both of these Units contain household items. Auction to be held at 1:00 PM on February 20th at Diamond Lake Mini Storage 325502 N Highway 2 Newport, WA Published in The Newport Miner on February 10 and 17, 2016. (2-2)

when Rodney and Lennie weren’t on one of their annual pilgrimages to visit brother Lloyd, or nephews in California or Minnesota, Rod could be found down in a ditch or in the backhoe working with Clarence Chitwood. In the winters he could be heard talking of “Pennies from Heaven” on his way to plow snow at the mill. With the kids and grandkids, Rodney “Papa” was known for his annual chili and soup making spree. He would start in a small pan and end up with both the bottom and top of the roasting pan so he could send gallons home with all. His chili won many a prize when entered by the kids/grandkids into cooking competitions. Papa enjoyed taking the grandkids out for rides on the golf cart, the 4-wheeler or even the lawn mower if nothing else was available. Rodney was known for hosting some of the best parties in the county. His and Lennie’s birthdays were attended by friends and family from all over the county and the state. His annual Fourth of July gatherings were the highlight of many years. Rodney was an avid bowler. He bowled while serving in the military and continued after moving to Cusick, bowling for 15 years on the Owen’s Grocery team on Tuesday nights, with son Glenn and friends, Leroy Oscarson and John O’Donnell. He was a 38-year member

of the American Legion Post No. 217 in Cusick. Left to honor and remember Rodney was his wife Lennie; son Rickey and Michelle Miller of Elk; son Glenn Miller of Cusick; daughter Kayola Miller and Jason Earl of Diamond Lake; older brother Lloyd Miller of North Highlands, Calif.; six grandchildren: Stephanie Latina, Aaron, Rikki and Ryan Miller, Jalin and Kaylia Earl; seven great-grandchildren: Austin, Kaity, Kyleigh, Bailey, Jayda, Uriah and Josiah; nephews Gary (and Shirley), John (and Charlene), Shannon, Randy (and Molly), Don, Shane, Shawn, Allen (and Brenda), Darwin, Mitch and Matthew; nieces Pat (and Charles) and Vicki (and Rick) and many great-nieces and nephews. Rodney was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Clemart and Larry Miller; sisters Mary Boehmlehner and Shirley Frounfelter; and nephew Ron. A party of remembrance will be held Feb. 20, at 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post in Cusick. Food will be catered as with so many other Miller events, by Mike Allison. The family asks that everyone who plans to attend please write down some memories of Rodney, and his impact on their lives. The family will share them during the party and keep them. In lieu of flowers, the

family asks that donations be made to the memorial scholarship being established in his name.

Kenneth Roscoe Storey Spokane, Wash.

Kenneth Roscoe Storey passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, in Spokane. He was 77 years old. Ken was born May 2, 1938, to Theron and Irma Storey. He attended schools in Pullman and Orofino, graduating from Orofino High School in 1956. After graduation, he attended college at Washington State University and the University of Idaho. Ken met his wife, Jacque Shrock, in California. They were married June 3, 1961. In California he lived with his wife, Jacque, and daughter, Pam, and worked for McGraw-Hill Book Co. Later on, Ken worked for the insurance industry, retiring in Newport. Ken is survived by his wife, Jacque, of Newport; daughter, Pam (Kim) Finke of Maui, Hawaii; brother, Jim (Linda) Storey of Pomeroy, Wash.; sisters Janis (Ron) Cumming of Clarkston, Linda (Jerry) Hark of Arlington, Wash., and June (Frede) Petersen of Herndon, Va.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ken was preceded in death by his parents. At Ken’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no formal service.