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Son confesses to killing mom in Elk After stabbing at Elk home, suspect caught in Montana BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

Sally Swancara was killed Sunday night, Feb. 10 at her residence on Juanita Lane north of Elk. COURTESY IMAGE|GOOGLE MAPS

ELK – A 24-year-old man confessed to stabbing his mother Matthew to death in Elk Sunday night, Feb. Swancara 10. He was arrested Monday, Feb. 11 in Kalispell, Mont., according to Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim. “We knew he had ties to Montana, so we alerted Montana authorities,” he said. Kalispell police arrested Matthew J. Swancara, 24, while he was hitchhiking. Swancara is

suspected of killing his mother, Sally Swancara, 56, at her home on Juanita Lane in Elk. Pend Oreille County investigators went to Kalispell to interview Swancara Tuesday and got a confession from him, Botheim said. Pend Oreille County will need to extradite Swancara from Montana, which could take some time, he said. Swancara will likely appear in court in Flathead County, Mont., soon. Many times, the suspect will waive extradition and come back voluntarily. If they don’t, the county will proceed through the governor and get a warrant of extradition. According to a report in The SpokesmanReview, a motorist who gave Swancara a ride noticed he had blood on his clothes and

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contacted Kalispell police when he dropped him off in the northwest Montana town on Highway 2. Pend Oreille County dispatchers got a call from the victim Sunday night, Botzheim said. She had already been stabbed more than once, he said, adding that she lost consciousness while on the phone and her husband came on the line. By the time deputies arrived, Sally Swancara was dead and Matthew Swancara had fled in a 2001 Suzuki Esteem station wagon, which was abandoned about 20 or 30 miles outside Kalispell, according to Botzheim. SEE MURDER, 2A

Juvenile admits to writing bomb threat at school Fourth time bomb threat found at Sadie Halstead since 2011 BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – More than 300 Sadie Halstead Middle School students were evacuated Friday, Feb. 8, after a bomb threat was found written on a bathroom wall. It was the fourth time in the last two years a bomb threat was found in the school bathroom. A 14-year-old boy admitted at school Tuesday, Feb. 12, to writing the threat in two of the school’s bathrooms. He was immediately expelled from school and faces criminal charges in juvenile court, according to Pend Oreille County sheriff Alan Botzheim. Three juveniles were convicted

for prior bomb threats at Sadie Halstead. Two of the threats resulted in evacuation of the school and another note threatening to blow up the school was found after school was out. One 14-year-old boy was sentenced to 15 days at Martin Hall Juvenile Detention Facility for writing graffiti threatening to blow up the school in October 2011. A 14-year-old boy was sentenced to nine days at Martin Hall for a threat the month before, and another 14-year-old boy was sentenced to 150 hours community service after being convicted of making a bomb threat in September 2011 Pend Oreille County Sheriff deputies received word of the threat about 12:30 p.m. Friday. Students SEE BOMB, 2A

Inn at the Lake closing March 1 Will return to private residence, allow inspection for building permit BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

DIAMOND LAKE – The Inn at the Lake, which had been operating as a non permitted vacation rental on Diamond Lake, will become a single family home, the owners announced in a letter to Pend Oreille County officials. The inn will stop operating as a

vacation rental March 1. Pend Oreille County had issued a notice of violation and order to correct violations last summer. The violations were of the building code and vacation rental ordinance. According to Mike Lithgow, the county’s community development director, the owners of the inn could face substantial fines for the time the inn operated as an illegal vacation rental. He said county SEE INN, 7A

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Happy hearts Aspen Teem, left, gets some help from Vicki Bronson in making Valentine crafts at the Newport Library Saturday, Feb. 9. Dozens of kids enjoyed snacks, movies and crafts to celebrate the coming holiday. Valentine’s Day is Thursday, Feb. 14.

Pend Oreille County Park a focus for tourism County tourism group starts new year with $23,000 budget BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – One of the next big projects for the Pend Oreille County’s designated visitor bureau, the Pend Oreille River Tourism Alliance (PORTA), will be promoting Pend Oreille County Park along Highway 2 south of Newport. PORTA’s website has had hits from all over – lately several from Sweden and Romania –

|| Port accepting board applications

USK – The Port of Pend Oreille Board of Commissioners is accepting applications to fill the vacancy in District 3, which will be vacated by Steve Kiss in March. Kiss became a member of the Pend Oreille County board of commissioners this year. Applicants must be registered voters in the county and reside in District 3, which serves the north end of the county. Interested citizens are asked to contact the port office in person, by mail or telephone to receive the application process information. The inquiry/application process will be closed at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25. Interviews will take place at the port’s regular meeting in the port office March 28.

and a good num- “All we do is tell the ber of people who story of what we’ve visit the website at got here.” www.porta-us.com have been interested in Pend Oreille Susan Harris County Park’s trail PORTA Executive Director map. “The interest is there,” said Meg Decker, a PORTA board member. A hope is that the park sees an influx in users, drawing more people to use other

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Biomass bill aims to lower costs for schools OLYMPIA – Sen. John Smith, R-Colville, has introduced a bill that could help lower operating expenses for Washington schools, freeing up more money to spend on educating kids, while encouraging the state’s densified biomass industry. Senate Bill 5709 would create a program to evaluate the feasibility of using biomass as a clean-burning, renewable-energy source to heat schools. The bill is scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Energy, Environment and Telecom-

services and businesses in the county. PORTA executive director Susan Harris talked to county commissioners about the bureau’s latest focus. Harris and board members Decker and Terri Ann Hedtke put on a presentation Jan. 28 to familiarize the new commissioners with what PORTA does for the county. “A lot of people don’t know what PORTA does,” Harris said. While PORTA helped out with the Greater SEE TOURISM, 2A

munications Committee Thursday, Feb. 14 at 1:30 p.m. Smith’s bill would have the Washington State University energy program choose one public school to conduct a two-year pilot program to help determine the feasibility of heating schools with biomass fuel. The program would look at the measurement and evaluation of the heating system and include a cost comparison of other conventional fuels. “Among the main cost drivers for schools are maintenance and operational expenses – which include energy and utility costs,” Smith said. “This measure has strong promise to reduce the overall financial operating needs and promote greater efficiencies within schools, all by replacing the

heating and cooling systems.”

Government offices close for Presidents’ Day NEWPORT – Presidents’ Day is Monday, Feb. 18, and most schools and government offices will be closed for the federal holiday. No mail will be delivered, and the post office window will be closed. The Newport and Priest River city halls will be closed for the day. The city councils will meet Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. Pend Oreille PUD offices will be closed. The Selkirk school board has moved its meeting to Tuesday at 6 p.m. as well. The board also has a work session planned for 5 p.m. Feb. 13.

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SANDPOINT – A 22-year-old Oldtown man is facing several charges after allegedly attacking his estranged wife while she held their 10-week-old child. Colton Tyler Wylie is charged with aggravated assault and attempted strangulation, both felonies, along with domestic battery in the presence of a child and injury to a child, both misdemeanors, for the Friday, Feb. 8 attack, that occurred on Fiedler Lane, located off Hoodoo Loop south of Oldtown. The victim lives with Wylie’s

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mother in the Fiedler Lane home. She was present when the victim reported the incident to authorities. The attack was reported at about 3:30 p.m. Friday, but occurred at 4 a.m. that morning. The victim said she woke to find Wylie holding a knife near her throat, according to court documents. He then allegedly choked and tried to strangle the victim by wrapping his hands around her neck and squeezing. He allegedly punched her the face, in the presence of the baby. Wylie was appointed a public defender from the office of Isabella Robertson and is being held on $25,000 bail. The scheduling of a preliminary hearing is pending.

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The Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office investigates a bomb threat at Sadie Halstead Middle School Friday afternoon. The school was evacuated and a bomb sniffing dog from the Transportation Safety Administration was brought up from Spokane, but no bomb was found. FROM PAGE 1

were evacuated to Newport High School and Stratton Elementary School, with the seventh and eighth graders taken to the high school and the fifth and sixth graders going to the elementary school. School officials and deputies searched the middle school, according to Botzheim. “There are a lot of places a bomb could be hidden,” Botzheim said. “It’s a long, tedious process.” School officials helped identify what was suspicious and what wasn’t. What may appear suspicious to deputies may not be and something that appeared ordinary to them might seem out of place to school officials, Botzheim said. He credited school officials with keeping the bathrooms free of graffiti so that when something shows up, it is noticed. He said a

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would have been even more disruptive and it would be harder to keep track of all students. He said the district did a good job handling the threat and knowing the whereabouts of all students. “No one got in a car with a parent and left that we didn’t know about,” Thompson said. The district holds a debriefing session after events like this to discuss what could have been done better, he said. In the future, if a threat occurs earlier in the day, the district will probably use the telephone system that is used to inform parents when school is closed because of snow. Whether parents are called or not, all students will be allowed to use district phones to call home, he said. As it was, many students called from their cell phones.

MURDER | Husband stopped attack at the end FROM PAGE 1

The husband, who Botzheim declined to name, was not suspected in the stabbing, Botzheim said. “He actually stopped it at the end,” he said. Botzheim described the husband as a partial witness who was out of the room when the stabbing started. It was unclear whether a screwdriver or a folding knife was used in the murder, although Botzheim said investigators suspected the knife was used. They recovered both a knife and a screwdriver. The woman was stabbed several times in the chest.

An autopsy will be conducted. When it became apparent that the woman was seriously injured, firefighters from the South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue were called. They prepared a helicopter landing site for a medevac team at Peaceful Valley Church. Botzheim said that law enforcement had been to the Juanita Lane residence before. In January 2012, Matthew J. Swancara had been arrested on a state Department of Corrections warrant. Botzheim didn’t say what was on Swancara’s criminal record. He indicated Swancara may have a juvenile record.

TOURISM | State law that allows funds for administration may change FROM PAGE 1

Newport Area Chamber of Commerce’s visitor center last summer, PORTA doesn’t have a visitor center of its own. The chamber plans to operate the visitor center this year and has also been seeking funds. Harris said PORTA stays in the background while promoting what the county has to offer tourists. “All we do is tell the story of what we’ve got here,” she said. PORTA, or some form of the organization, has been promoting tourism in the county for almost 10 years, Harris said. The group started organizing in the late summer of 2007, got its non-profit status in 2008 and was designated as the county’s visitor bureau in 2009. While Harris leads PORTA as executive director, the board includes president Bob Spencer, mayor of Cusick; treasurer Marcia Spencer; and members Chris Evers, Terri Ann Chott, Hedtke, Decker, Mark Bender, Judy Ashton, and 49 Degrees representative Chris Hollibaugh. They meet monthly, normally on the second or third week of the month. Though PORTA may be the county’s official visitor bureau, the job didn’t come with any designative funding from the county. Much of PORTA’s activities are funded through the lodging tax, a 2 percent tax on overnight stays within the county – including Forest Service campgrounds. That revenue is designated for tourism promotion. Recently, the county’s hotel-motel tax advisory board approved $6,000 to fund PORTA admin-

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student reported the threat. A bomb sniffing dog from the Transportation Safety Administration in Spokane was brought to the school to search for a bomb. District superintendent Jason Thompson said the threats are disruptive to all three schools. “Most people don’t realize how disruptive it is,” Thompson said. He said the district’s first priority is keeping the children safe and accounted for. He said the district didn’t inform parents about the threat by phone. They sent a letter home with the students instead, he said. The district drew criticism for not informing parents sooner. He said the time of day the threat was reported was one of the reasons parents weren’t called. District officials were afraid many parents showing up about the same time

istration for the year. Harris told the tax advisory board that her expenses come to about $300 per month, depending on the amount of travel. Along with covering travel to meetings, she told The Miner the money will go toward telephone and Internet costs, everything but the rent needed to operate PORTA’s office out of her home. Typically PORTA requests the funds every six months, $3,000 at a time, Harris said. The state Legislature is looking at some changes to the law that governs the lodging tax, and it could mean that the funds can no longer be used for administration. After a 2006 opinion from the attorney general, the legislature modified the state code and allowed the tax revenue to be used for operations of events and other tourism activities rather than just marketing. The changes are set to expire June 30, and House Bill 1253 gets rid of the expiration date. The House finance committee held a hearing on the matter Jan. 28. More than 20 people spoke during public testimony for the bill. “I know in my district … these community festivals are critical to the economic activity in these communities,” said Rep. Brian Blake, D-Longview. “We don’t have a lot of operating expenses, but we do have some,” Harris told commissioners. PORTA uses the bulk of its lodging tax money for marketing. It’s plan for 2013 calls for more than $17,000 worth of advertising on top of the administrative expenses. Nearly $9,000 will go to KXLY Television in Spokane. PORTA

has purchased television spots that feature the Pend Oreille River Water Trail, Gardner Cave, the Cutter Theatre, the Tundra Swan Festival and others. As the money is spent, PORTA requests reimbursement from the county’s hotel-motel tax board. Nearly $3,000 in recently approved funding went toward November and December 2012 airtime. About $1,500 each went to advertising in the wildlife viewing and hiking guide put out by Conservation Northwest and an ad in a travel planner. About $5,600 will pay for advertising in the official Washington state travel planner. PORTA has begun to market the area to motorcyclists. They recently took out an advertisement in Northern Rockies Rider. The magazine was interested in a ride on LeClerc Creek Road, Harris said. Other PORTA ideas for tourism promotion include: • Working with the U.S. Forest Service to improve cross country ski trails, focusing on the shoulder seasons, • Creating package deals that have been successful for the train rides and the Cutter Theatre, perhaps involving a fly-in at the Ione airport, • Building tents and yurts as an alternative lodging option. Currently the county has about 400 beds for overnight guests. • Developing more roadside restrooms, • Painting the towns with a theme, • Establishing a year-round visitor center in Ione and making the Tiger Historical Center a yearround visitor center.

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County, cities distribute funds for tourism NEWPORT – The lodging tax revenue, used to promote tourism, is doled out by a five-member advisory board, for Pend Oreille County’s share of the money anyway. By state law, the board includes two members representing businesses that collect the tax, two members representing activities that use the tax revenue and a non-voting elected official. Currently on the board is Bob Shanklin, Chris Evers, Blane Coffey, Judy Ashton and commissioner Steve Kiss. The board will have its next meeting Friday, Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. in Cusick. The county has about $63,000 in its arts and tourism fund, counting the $25,000 in lodging tax revenue that’s expected to come in this year. The budget calls for nearly $40,000 to be spent on advertising. Groups request money to help promote their event, and in some cases, agencies such as the chambers of commerce, receive money for distributing tourism brochures. Last year, the Greater Newport Area Chamber received $200 per month for brochure distribution, and the North County Chamber received $100. The Pend Oreille River Tourism Alliance (PORTA) received the most county tourism funds, about $22,000, most of which – about $13,000 – went to advertising. Along with $6,000 for administrative expenses, PORTA used nearly $3,000 to maintain its website. Other groups that received

county funds included the International Selkirk Loop ($3,500 for advertising), The Miner Newspapers (about $300 for ads through PORTA), the Cutter Theatre ($2,700 for costs and grant match), $4,000 for the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club, $1,000 to each the Pend Oreille County Fair and the Treasures on Foxwood event, and $750 to the Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival. Cities and towns also have their share of lodging tax funds that come from overnight stays within the city limits. The councils make the call on how to award those funds. The city of Newport, for example, typically gives up to $1,000 to events such as the Lavender Festival, rodeo and the Poker Paddle. Newport adds about $25,000 per year to its tourism promotion fund from the hotel-motel tax. Last year, the city used some of the money to fund the new Veterans Memorial Park construction. They also gave $1,000 to the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce for operating the visitor center, $2,500 to the county Economic Development Council, and $1,500 to the Tri-County Economic Development District. The town of Ione has budgeted $16,000 this year in its tourism fund. Metaline Falls will carryover about $7,700 and collect another $3,000 in lodging tax this year. Cusick does not receive the tax funds because it has no lodging establishments operating within town borders. Information was not available for Metaline.

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Feb. High Low Precip. Snow 5 40 32 6 41 32 7 43 33 8 39 33 .01” 9 42 29 10 34 25 11 42 28 Source: Albeni Falls Dam

L A ST Y E A R This week last year, highs got up to 47 on Valentine’s Day, but were mostly in the upper 30s. An inch of snow fell Feb. 18, and four days of rain netted .19 of an inch.

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Despite dry January, snowpack good

Amendment would loosen building application requirements SANDPOINT – The Bonner County commissioners will continue a hearing Wednesday, Feb. 13 regarding minor exemptions to building location permit requirements. The hearing is at 1:30 p.m. in the commissioners’ board meeting room in the administrative building, 1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint. The proposed amendment would allow Building Location Permit (BLP) applications for signs of a certain size and height to be exempt from requirements for stamped plans exempt BLP applications for signs, certain minor additions not exceeding 100 square feet, balconies, eave extensions and other similar residential additions from the need to obtain health district or sewer provider approvals. The commissioners continued the hearing Dec. 19 to allow the Panhandle Health District an opportunity to address fees and health district review of minor additions.

PUD pays to remove fiber NEWPORT – Pend Oreille Public Utility District had to remove a 40-foot segment of fiber optic cable after property owners complained about the line crossing their private road. The district also paid a $1,000 settlement that property owners Ray and Betty Griffith requested through their attorney. PUD general manager John Jordan said when their consulting engineers designed the fiber system, they assumed they could build up just one side of Bare Mountain Road, then cross the road to the other pole. “That was a mistake, which we did not catch on review,” he said. The PUD has two poles on either side of Bare Mountain Road, serving two separate residences. Power lines go up from Phay Road on both sides of Bare Mountain Road, but the Griffith family has not allowed easement across their road. Once the fiber was put across the road, Griffiths spotted it and went to an attorney who sent a letter to the PUD requesting the overhead line be taken down and $1,000 in damages. The Griffiths won a lawsuit over a similar case in which the PUD had installed a transmission line across the property in 1998.

Senate bill would protect landowners killing wolves

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MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – January brought near record dryness and record breaking temperatures (both high and low), but area snowpack is still in pretty good shape, according to the latest report from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Snowpack in the Pend Oreille basin is about 90 percent of last year’s totals, which were about normal. In the Idaho Panhandle, the January snowpack is 126 percent of normal. Pend Oreille, Coeur d’Alene and Priest lakes are all storing more water than at this point last year. January precipitation totals locally were 60 percent of average, but we’re still at 122 percent of average for the water year, and the Pend Oreille still has above average streamflows. So far, the region has received about 80 percent of its annual total snowfall. Normally January would yield about 25-30 percent of the total winter snowpack, but last month we were lucky to get 20 percent. A massive inversion brought mountain top temperatures 20 degrees higher than normal, and that reduced spring runoff forecasts. But the area had a large surplus of snow to start the New Year that helped keep totals up.

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House Bill 1112, which would require the WDFW to identify the sources of scientific informaOLYMPIA – Giving farm famition reviewed and relied upon lies the ability to protect their before taking significant agency property and livestock from action. predatory wolves is a right proSenate Bill 5187 would allow tected by the U.S. Constitution’s owners of livestock, their immeSecond Amendment, claims Sen. diate family members and emJohn Smith, R-Colville, as he tes- ployees to trap (as provided by tified Jan. 29 before the Senate’s state law) or kill wolves, among Natural Resources Committee other mammalian predators, in on legislation he’s proposing to the event that their livestock is control the animals. being attacked. This would be A second bill Smith is sponsor- allowed without a permit from ing would allow law enforceDFW and requires multiple exment officers to kill attacking emptions from wildlife laws. wolves under certain circumCurrent rules state that a stances. permit is required to kill predaThe two bills would when the “After time, we’ll tors also limit the Washinglatter are attackadjust and the ton Department of Fish ing a human or and Wildlife’s ability to one’s livestock if wolves will no intervene in depredation that predator is longer feel so new considered to be caused by wolves. Conservation groups an endangered and upsetting.” disapprove of these measpecies. sures. Mitch Friedman Mitch Friedman Similarly, last week, of Conservation Conservation Northwest the House Agriculture Northwest disand Natural Resources agrees with the Committee held a pubproposed legislalic hearing, sponsored by Rep. tion, saying he would rather Shelly Short, R-Addy, that would support translocation efforts. allow livestock owners to kill While he claims he recoga predator, including wolves, if nizes the threat wolves pose, he they are witnessed in the act of blames the reason for the hype depredation. about wolves arose from the House bill 1191 gives permiscattle injuries and deaths this sion to kill a threatening predapast summer. tor to the owner of the livestock “After time, we’ll adjust and being threatened, the owner’s the wolves will no longer feel so family members, the owner’s new and upsetting,” Friedman agents, and the owner’s employ- said. “Wolves aren’t angels or ees. The permission would apply devils; they can respond faacross all lands where livestock vorably to management techare found; both public and niques.” private. According to WDFW’s Dave Pend Oreille County commisWare, the statewide minimum sioner Karen Skoog testified in count for resident wolves in the favor of the bill, explaining that state of Washington is 51. Last most livestock owners in Pend year, that count was only 27. Oreille County are not comSmith cited the founders’ inmercial operations, but people tent for the Second Amendment raising food for their own table. to the Constitution in defense of This includes 4-H and FFA kids his legislation. who want to defend the animals “When our founders gave us they’ve raised, including Skoog’s the right to protect our property daughter. with the Second Amendment, At the hearing, committee members considered Short’s SEE WOLVES, 5A BY KYLEE ZABEL

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The Pend Oreille County Fire Investigation Team is investigating the fire that claimed this home Sunday, Feb. 3. The fire is considered suspicious, according to a press release from South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue chief Mike Nokes.

Suspicious fire claims trailer DIAMOND LAKE – A trailer that had not been lived in since 2011 burned Sunday, Feb. 3 in the 323000 block of Highway 2 near Diamond Lake, according to a news release from fire chief Mike Nokes of the South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue District. The fire is considered suspicious in nature and is being investigated by the Pend Oreille County Fire Investigation Team, he said. The blaze was especially hard to fight, as the house was snowed in, was located more than 100 yards off the highway and the driveways had not been maintained enough to allow emergency vehicles to get to it.

“Fire crews had to stretch hose lines in from Highway 2 to fight the fire,” Nokes said. He said crews did a good job of safely knocking down the fire, but the house, a carport and a pickup were a total loss. He estimates caused approximately $185,000 in damages. Nokes said the fire is a good reminder to make sure driveways can accommodate emergency vehicles. “Just because you can access your home with a car, does not mean we can access it with an emergency vehicle,” Nokes said. “Make sure your driveway has a minimum 15-foot wide, clear path to your home if you want

emergency vehicles to access them.” Firefighters noticed the house on fire when they were returning from a medical call about 4:30 a.m. In addition to 10 firefighters from SPOFR, Pend Oreille County Fire District 4 sent five people and Fire District 8 also sent four firefighters to the fire. Fire crews spent six hours fighting the blaze. People interested in getting information on fire prevention and home safety or on becoming firefighters can contact SPOFR online at www.spofr.org or call the office at 509-4475305.

State parks’ funding salvation may be hidden under litter tax BY ZOEY PALMER WNPA OLYMPIA NEWS BUREAU

OLYMPIA – Officials at Washington State Parks are observing the system’s 100th birthday this year, but some have warned that, after more than a decade of budget cuts, the state’s 138 parks are in danger of serious operations reductions if the system’s funding problems aren’t solved. According to parks officials, the costs of a large budget shortfall could include staff layoffs, visitor services cuts, less reliable law enforcement and maintenance delays. For the first time last year, visitors to Crawford State Park in North Pend Oreille County had to pay a $10 daily access fee or buy a $30 Discover Pass to access the park, where admission was previously by donation. The first in a series of bills by Sen. Kirk Pearson, R-Monroe, intended to address the enormous shortfall in parks funding, Senate Bill 5575 would use money raised by an existing litter tax to fund parks maintenance, and redirect some grant money used for acquiring and developing new land to instead be used for renovating current parks. The state litter-tax is applied to businesses that manufacture and sell products that are likely to end up as litter, such as packaged food, soft-drink bottles and cans, beer, wine and tobacco products. Half of the money raised by the 1971 tax is currently used for state litter-control programs, the rest for state and local recycling and waste-reduction programs. The tax, according to Pearson, is expected to bring in $20 million between now and 2015. The money, under his bill, would instead go toward running and renovating parks. The redirection of litter tax funds would cause a dramatic increase in roadside litter, Rico Baroga of the Washington State Department of Transportation told legislators. State litter-pickup programs such as those at Department of Ecology using youth and Department of Corrections using prisoners account for two-thirds

of all highway litter collection, he added. In order to sustain current levels of highway cleanliness, Baroga said, WSDOT would have to use money that would otherwise go to constructing and maintaining roads to pick up the slack. The second major change the bill would make is to mandate that all state parks funding raised by the Washington Wildlife Recreation Program (WWRP) go to renovation and repair of park facilities. WWRP provides grants of up to $1 mil-

lion for projects that benefit a wide range of natural-resource-related areas, one of which is state parks. Currently, WWRP park funding can be used for acquisition of new park land as well as developing current land. Several groups came to the hearing to testify specifically against the WWRP funding changes, arguing that the bill would prevent important improvements to state parks that would bring more people and, in turn, create more revenue for parks.

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Tourism promotion spending needs coordination

here is a growing number of people in this region passionate about the potential of promoting tourism in this region. They should be commended for their interest in improving the local economies. Following this movement is public funds to assist them. What isn’t showing up is a coordinated effort with accountability for how the funds are used. We think this must change now so the drive to attract visitors and their money is successful. In Pend Oreille County, more than $100,000 is budgeted by the county and cities this year to spend on tourism promotion. This is just the funds they get back from local hotel and motel taxes, which also includes campgrounds. Some governments spend additional funds on tourism through donations to events that attract tourists and membership fees for groups like the International Selkirk Loop. The state of Washington is proposing spending more. The problem is that the funds are handed out by a half dozen government committees or councils with no coordination of effort or analysis of effectiveness. We believe this might be working OK in many cases but could be improved dramatically if coordinated. For example, maybe one type of promotion by one group is working extremely well and drawing hundreds of visitors. So why not coordinate with other groups to put more money in it? The other task of the coordination group must be evaluating the entire tourism promotion effort in the region to see if spending thousands of dollars is even bringing tourists to the area. They would have to even ask: Could the tax dollars be saved and used for something else because the anglers, hikers, bird watchers, boaters and others come anyway? --FJW

Washington state missing out on tourist dollars When we moved from Montana to Olympia 35 years ago, we saw enticing television and magazine ads for our neighboring states, but none for Washington. Fast forward to 2013 and nothing has changed. It was puzzling then, but even more perplexing today, considering the money and jobs at stake. Tourism in our state is no small potatoes, it is big business. Visitors spent $16.4 billion in 2011 and accounted for 150,000 direct jobs, which is nearly twice Boeing’s workforce in our state. But our state invests no money – nothing, zippo, nada – in statewide tourism promotion. Now, consider what Florida is doing. Last year, Florida’s legislature increased state funding for VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s tourism marketing organization, by 55 percent to $54 million a year. It makes financial sense because tourism is Florida’s largest industry, employing more than a million people and accounting for 23 percent of its sales tax collections. In 2011, Florida welcomed 86.5 million visitors, generating $67.2 billion in direct economic impact. Gov. Rick Scott (R), who pushed the enhanced tourism budget through the legislature, said, “This investment is good for Florida taxpayers because for every dollar spent on tourism marketing, VISIT FLORIDA generates $177 in tourism spending and $11 in new sales tax collections.” Other states recognize what tourism adds to their economies, and some have learned the hard way what happens when you don’t sell your state to the traveling public. For example, when Colorado lost its statewide tourism program in 1993, tourism dropped 38 percent in seven short years. In contrast, Michigan invested $30 million, which resulted in 10,000 new jobs and $43.5 million in new tax revenues. Over the years, state funding for tourism in Washington has been a hit-and-miss proposition. In good times, legislators toss a few million to the travel industry, but when things get tight, tourism funding is one of the first things on the chopping block. In 2006, the Legislature allocated a paltry $500,000 and got “SayWA.” It misfired. In short, we

got what we paid for and even today, we live with that unfortunate stigma. In 2011, the Legislature defunded our state’s tourism office. Stacked against the tourism budgets in neighboring Montana ($18 million), GUEST Oregon ($12 OPINION million), British Columbia DON C. ($55 million) BRUNELL and Idaho ($9 ASSOCIATION OF million), you WASHINGTON BUSINESS PRESIDENT can see why slogans like “SayWA” don’t resonate like “Beautiful BC” or “Big Sky Country.” Over the years, Washington governors and legislatures have treated tourism as a marginal program, whereas most of the other states and provinces view it as essential to their economy. We whack it when budgets are tight. They don’t. In 2011, when the state jettisoned the tourism office, the Washington Tourism Alliance formed to market Washington. The WTA wants the tourism industry, rather than the government, to fund those high-quality ads you see on the web, in magazines and on television. To jumpstart the effort, WTA is asking the Legislature for $1.9 million in seed money. According to Kevin Clark, owner of Argosy Cruises in Seattle and WTA chairman, “State involvement is necessary as both the short term funding and implementation of the long term self-assessment funding model will need to be approved by the Legislature.” The WTA is modeled after California’s program where private industry partners fund 98 percent of that state’s tourism promotion. The WTA notes that Washington families pay $400 less in taxes because of revenue generated from out-of-state visitors. As long as funding a tourism effort generates more revenue than it costs, the decision for legislators is clear: Washington can’t afford not to invest in tourism.

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|| Majority of Americans, NRA members in favor of gun reform To the editor: In the editorial pages of all the local papers, the arguments for gun control or new gun safety regulations seems to be running about three to one against any new gun control laws. Unfortunately, though, we frequent contributors to these pages often do not represent the view of the majority of our fellow Americans. For example, for all the rantings herein you would think that the majority of Americans or at least the majority of NRA members would be opposed to universal background checks on gun sales in the country or opposed to new restrictions on the sale of assault rifles and large capacity magazines or clips. If you believe that you would be wrong. When I say that I’m for thorough background checks prior to the sale of any firearms in this country I’m comforted by the fact that over 90 percent of all Americans and even over 80 percent of NRA members agree with me. Even when I say I am for more restrictions on the sale of assault rifles and large capacity clips I know that the vast majority of Americans and even a significant majority of NRA members agree with me. Who then is against universal background checks, large capacity magazines, etc.? Only the leaders of the NRA and a minority of gullibles who agree with everything their leadership says in support of the weapons manufacturers than provide most of the NRA’s funding. Even their spokesman, wildeyed Wayne LaPierre, was for background checks for all firearms sales back in 1999 before the weapons manufacturing lobby convinced him it would be more profitable for him to be against it. -Bill Betz Newport

Government violated inn owners To the editor: Dream destroyers and evil rapists of the American Constitution: When you dream the “American Dream,” you sacrifice and

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strive to reach the top. We have a freedom instinct to believe and may achieve that of that freedom of owning a business, property or raising a family … Whoa, better think twice about moving to this county or country to reach your eye in the sky American Pie. Why? Because maybe your government and/or your neighbors may come along and become that dream destroyer and evil rapist of your constitutional rights. So how would that equal rape? Did they not take from you without your permission of your rights and soul? Did people stand around and watch and do nothing and watched this rape by our government? We are constantly raped of our rights, dreams and aspirations. In a nutshell that is what happened to yet another business and family, e.g., the beautiful Inn at the Lake on Diamond Lake. Hear, Hear! In summation, my daughter defined rape best of what it really does and I as a woman that has been to that rodeo, says: “Hear, Hear” “I agree.” A victim of rape will remember every detail of the agonizing ordeal and try to block it out (but it never goes away). It is common for the victim to feel ashamed and constantly blame herself. Afterwards the victim feels unclean and assumes others look at her the same way. Along with the shame the victim feels afraid, angry, shock, denial and disbelief. Shame is what prevents many victims from speaking out or seeking help. It is the feeling you get when you are sure that someone will think poorly of you because you were assaulted. Shame is longer lasting and ultimately more dangerous than guilt because it affects the tortured soul. -Donna Lands Newport

Drones are the real concern To the editor: Guns and the Second Amendment are being discussed, but what you really need to worry about is the Fourth Amendment and the future threat to it from government and corporate drones flying overhead. These drones or UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) can see and record everything you do inside or outside your home. There is no limit to

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The U.S. Postal Service has announced plans to end Saturday mail delivery starting in August. Packages will still be delivered. With the growth of online shopping, shipping is one area that is growing and making money for the agency. Ending Saturday service is part of a plan to keep the Postal Service afloat financially; it receives no tax dollars. How do you feel about the end of Saturday mail service?

the amount of intrusive information that drone technology can extract to strip you of your right to privacy. It puts a new view of, “Everything you say and do can be used against you.” What good does a gun do you, if you can be monitored 24/7 by the government or a corporation who wants to exploit you? Would you be able to shoot down a drone that silently flies miles above your home? Our future has drones flying overhead recording everything we do on our private property. I can’t wait to see my neighbor urinating on a bush after a drone downloads it to the Internet. Soon “what’s you neighbor doing.com” will pop up on my computer monitor, and for only $9.95/month I will get to watch anyone a drone sees on live streaming video. Imagine the looks you will get when every activity you do is subject to public scrutiny. Then imagine what the government and your employer could do with drone data. The key is that your privacy is taken without your permission. I don’t think we would have a better society with people spying on each other, or a Big Brother government using data to control its citizens. Think of a future where someone could pay a fee and have a drone kill you as you exit your front door. Your murder could be done entirely by a computer with no trace to the human that ordered your death. -Pete Scobby Newport

Jesus condoned weapons To the editor: In response to Mr. Scobby’s question from one of The Miner’s past and recent opinion sections, in regard to what God thought about people carrying concealed weapons; of course Christians should trust God to protect them, and prayer should be their first line of defense. But God also gave man the ability to think and reason, that ability is called “discernment.” The apostles also had discernment, and an interesting note is that at least two of them were carrying swords (see Luke 22:38).

RE ADERS’ POLL RESULTS

I don’t trust online bill pay. Ending Saturday mail service means I’ll have to plan further ahead. I’m angry I won’t be getting my mail on Saturday. This will slow down my personal business. The Postal Service is not a business. It’s a service for the people and it shouldn’t be expected to make money. They need to continue Saturday service.

Will the new “checkout fees” change your shopping habits?

C. I don’t think a 4 percent fee is too much to ask. Credit card companies charge retailers quite a bit for accepting cards.

D. This change could be a good thing. Maybe it will discourage people from racking up credit card debt.

2% 14%

I check my mail only a few days a week anyway. I won’t notice the change. I pay all my bills online because it’s faster and easier. Soon, almost all snail mail will go by the wayside.

SEE LETTERS, 5A

27%

57% A. I refuse to spend my money at a store that charges me a fee for using my credit card.

B. I guess I’ll make sure I have cash or a debit card on hand.

Total Votes: 44

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New deputy prosecutor brings trial experience BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

Robin Harris, Pend Oreille County’s newest deputy prosecutor, is a graduate of Seattle University’s School of Law. The University is renowned for its legal writing program.

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County’s newly hired deputy prosecutor, Robin Harris, 28, passed the Washington State Bar exam in 2011, but has tried a dozen cases in her previous position as a prosecutor with the city of Seattle. “Seattle didn’t believe in negotiation,” Harris said. If the offer that was first made wasn’t accepted, the city took the case to trial, she said. The result was that Harris got quite a bit of trial experience early in her career. She tried cases for things such as driving under the influence, harassment and assault. Cases she tried resulted in 10 convictions, one hung jury and on acquittal, she said. Harris got her undergraduate degree from Eastern Washington University, where she

majored in government. She attended EWU on an athletic scholarship. “I did the long jump and triple jump,” she said. She graduated from Puyallup High School, where she still holds school records in those events. After moving back to the west side of the state following graduation from EWU, she went to work as a court clerk at Auburn Municipal Court. “That reemphasized my desire to be a lawyer,” she said. With the support of Municipal Court Judge Patrick Burn, she was accepted into Seattle University’s School of Law. “They’re known for having one of the best legal writing programs in the nation,” she said. Professors from Seattle University wrote several textbooks that are used by law schools all over the country, she said. Following graduation, she

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accepted a temporary position for the city of Puyallup and also did pro tem work for other cities when their prosecutors were on vacation. She moved on to another temporary position with the city of Seattle, where she worked from March to December 2012. She has been on the job in Pend Oreille County for about a month. The county reorganized the prosecutor’s office after long time deputy prosecutor Tony Koures left to return to Montana. Harris will be working mainly in District Court, although she has also made appearances in Superior Court. Harris makes her home in north Spokane and commutes in a car pool with several Hall of Justice workers. She is still athletic and enjoys running, snowboarding and soccer. She also enjoys reading, having recently finished the “Game of Thrones” series.

Sadie Halstead Middle School honor roll released, 17 with perfect grades NEWPORT – Eighty-four students were named to the Sadie Halstead Middle School honor roll for their academic achievements. Honor roll honors go to students with grade point averages of 3.5 or better. Another 17 students received the principal’s award for perfect 4.0 grade point averages and 83 students received honorable mentions for grade point averages above 3.0. The students received the principal awards: Fifth grader Clark Bennett; sixth graders Megan Vaughn, Faith Rosen, Alexis Polensky, Cydni Lewis, Myriah Dittmar, Jessie Dillon, Matthew Burkett and Racine Balow; seventh graders Erika Moore, Faith Jones, Stephanie Huang, Tyler Hill, Jason Hansen and Kari Goodrich; and eighth grader Sonja Moore. These students were named to the honor roll: Fifth grade – Kayla Larson, Samuel Thomas, Micah Baker, Augustus Newman, Abigail Newcomb, Hedy Seeber, Maisi Armstrong, Maree Graves, Cambria Mitcham, Scheila Ward, Amy McMeen, Natalie Geary, Blake Childers, Ashley Cox, Connor Furman, Cora Pelleberg, Gage Seger, Trevor Wylie, Kiara Kinney, Kayd Moss, Lucas

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Swords were the main weapon of personal protection during Jesus’ time. Jesus also apparently allowed them to be carried for self-defense. Even then, as today, there was a criminal element that was intent on harming the people. Jesus never told his disciples not to pack weapons. It is said that even in one of Christianity’s most sacred moments, (the Last Supper) that weapons were present. Jesus did not forbid his disciples from carrying the weapon of their day, the sword. Even Jesus took precautions then. See John 2:2325, as it is reads: “During the time he was in Jerusalem, those days of the Passover Feast, many people noticed the signs he was displaying and, seeing they pointed straight to God, entrusted their lives to him. But Jesus didn’t entrust his life to them. He knew them inside and out, knew how untrustworthy they were. He didn’t need any help in seeing right through them.” Of course Jesus could have defended himself, but instead he took precautions to avoid bad situations. When people carry concealed, the first line of defense is to avoid the situation. Just like Jesus did. If avoidance is not enough, it is prudent to be prepared by carrying a weapon. In the United States, we have the right, through the Second Amendment, to arm ourselves for our protection. Christians also believe that the Constitution was written by men of God, under the guidance of their Christian beliefs. -Michael J.D.R. Wilson Ione

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Armstrong, Kainoah Bowman, Erica Simila, Rianna Smith, Tiara Hamberg, Natasha Pilskalns, Koa Pancho, Lilly Gray and Kyle Malsbury. Eighth grade – Laurel Behrend, Madeline Green, Brittney Jackson, Christopher Ownbey, Joshua Cunningham, William VanDyke, Shawna Zubaugh, Stormy B. Anderson Persyn, Grace Johnson, Johnathan Quandt, Gabriel Furman, Darion Ralston, Timothy Luback, John Hilden, Jesse Reyes, Makenzee Ranck and Mariah Stott. These students were earned honorable mention: Fifth grade – Dawsen Baldwin, Jacob Kirkwood, Heather Lee, Megan Petek, Chase Graham, Joel

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I don’t think they had in mind that we should hide inside of our houses as predators destroy our property,” he said. “We’re looking to defend our God-given right to protect our own property and our territory.” An amendment has been proposed that would add pets to the list of animals to protect in the event of a wolf attack. Last year 12 calves were injured and nine killed by wolves, according to WDFW. SB 5188, also sponsored by Smith, would allow county law-enforcement officers to kill wolves attacking livestock under three conditions: the wolf or wolves had attacked livestock on private property on at least two occasions; the attacks present a pattern that pose an imminent threat to private property or commercial livestock operations, and WDFW has yet to take action to prevent these threats. Okanogan County commissioner Sheila Kennedy supports this legislation. “We should have the authority to make those tough decisions when they are before us and they are devastating the people of our county,” she said. Smith stated that the purpose of this bill is to reiterate the rights that counties already have to protect the property and livelihood of residents, and to ask the Legislature to acknowledge that duty. Roger Chapanis of Sammamish expressed concern about the way counties would apply the legislation if it were to pass. “It seems the intentions are good, but I fear that the fear (of wolves roaming around in the night) will give into a desire to kill anything that moves,” he said. SB 5187 and 5188 have yet to be scheduled for final committee consideration.

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Thank you to all the supporters who contacted the County, sent letters of support and assisted us in any way! Thank you to the new County Commissioners who listened and inserted some of our requests into the settlement discussion… but ultimately the settlement offer was overreaching, outrageous and did not make economic sense. After over 15 years, the County loses a premier lodging establishment.

Thank you Blane & Virginia Coffey! You ran an amazing establishment and you put your trust in the County in 2005 when you permitted a legal addition to the Inn at the Lake. You were good neighbors. You made the Inn a 4-star establishment. Guests loved you, your breakfasts and the way you treated them. You did everything right. This story did not have to end this way, but we won’t subject the County to endless litigation. What a loss to the County. What a blow to tourism. We can only hope that this will change the way that the County interacts with businesses and residents in the future and that nothing like this ever happens again.

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House Democrats block super-majority requirement for advancing legislation BY KYLEE ZABEL WNPA OLYMPIA NEWS BUREAU

MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

Enjoying the blue sky up high These workers were updating some units on the cell tower in downtown Newport Friday, Feb. 8. The crew worked most of last week and expect to finish up this week. AT&T leases the tower site from the city of Newport for $1,000 per month.

Legislature again considering theater liquor license OLYMPIA – Movie theaters in Washington may soon be able to legally serve beer and wine for adults to enjoy alongside minors watching a show. Legislation currently being considered by lawmakers in Olympia would, if approved, create a new liquor license for theaters where movies or performances such as dances or plays are held.

Vietnam veterans get their ‘Day’ OLYMPIA – After what some felt was moving testimony by Vietnam veteran Gill Calac, the House Government Operations and Elections Committee approved a bill that recognizes March 30 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. Sponsor of the bill, Rep. Norm Johnson, R-Yakima, was approached by the Yakama Warriors Association to introduce the legislation that would require the National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag be flown by public entities every year on March 30. In addition to Johnson, 37 House members signed on to cosponsor the bill, which included members of both political parties. Johnson believes that it is time for Washington to pay its respect to those who risked their lives for a national cause. “They were portrayed as baby-killers, war-mongers and other things,” he said. “It [coming home] was, perhaps, the cruelest aspect of that war.” Of the more than 58,000 Vietnam soldiers who died in Vietnam, 1,123 of those were from Washington State. According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau statistics, more than 220,000 Vietnam veterans are estimated to live in Washington State. The bill now goes to the House Rules Committee, which could advance it for full House consideration. Short of cash; long on “Stuff?” Advertise in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. Call (509) 447-2433 for full details.

“In such a small community, I’m really not sure what it would do for us,” said Clayton Petrich, who owns the NuVu Theater in Metaline Falls with his wife Cathy. He’s not sure alcohol would appeal to their audience. Petrich said most of their business is through PG and PG-13 movies. “Even R doesn’t do real good for us,” he said.

Even so, he said, “We would like it to at least be an option.” House Bill 1001 may help independent, locally owned theaters compete with large chain multiplexes, supporters say. The license provided under the new legislation would cost $400 per year to serve beer, wine or both with no requirements for serving food.

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OLYMPIA – Democrats on Feb. 1 blocked passage of a Republican amendment to House rules that would have required a super-majority vote to move a bill forward after its introduction for representatives’ consideration. The measure was defeated 52 to 41. House Republicans proposed the rule change based on what Washington voters adopted this past November as Initiative 1185, which requires a two-thirds super-majority approval by the legislature for any increase in taxes. That initiative earned 63.91 percent approval from voters last fall. House Republican Leader Rep. Richard Debolt, R-Chehalis, said Thursday that some in his caucus are worried the initiative would be taken up in the courts, as did three out of five of the initiative’s predecessors. As a result, Republican legislators attempted to have the amendment, which they said would legislatively affirm the people’s vote, heard and adopted as a House rule. Three of those five previous statewide initiatives were suspended by lawmakers by a simple majority vote. The remaining two were challenged in court on questions of constitutionality. The House rule targeted by the Republican minority is procedural and provides that bills on “second reading” be moved forward by a simple majority. The Republican amendment would have required a two-thirds vote – 64 of the 98 House members – to advance to third reading and final consideration after the full text of a bill is read to members by the clerk, and amendments considered section by section.

Thus all bills could have been govern properly. affected by the rule change, not He fears that passage of the just tax measures. amendment would allow RepubThe amendment would have licans to block majority-party also allowed members of the legislation. minority party to have a more Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, influential say on a bill’s content echoed similar sentiments to as it is to conPedersen’s, referencing the tinue through “I believe we have U.S. Senate filibustering that the legislative an opportunity she said is caused by the process. two-thirds requirement. Urging law- to demonstrate “This bill would allow 38 makers to pass … that there are members here to filibuster, the amendgive wealthy, special governing bodies to ment, Rep. interests the ability to focus listening to those their money and their lobJ. T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, said: who send us here.” byists on killing progress in “I think that Washington State. we owe it to “This rule is nothing more Rep. Norma Smith our voters to than a system-rigging recipe listen to them, R-Clinton for killing reform, for creatto take a stand ing partisan gridlock and for here that has no constitutional giving the power of the people to bar, that’s not an uncommon special interests,” Jinkins said. rule. In fact, it’s very common.” DeBolt, on the other hand, Seventeen other states require said that the measure actually some type of supermajority to stops special interest spending. raise taxes and most are constiThe amendment would allow for tutional requirements. greater Democratic participaHowever, Rep. Jamie Pedertion for minority members and sen, D-Seattle, disagrees: “This allow Republicans’ opinions to proposed amendment is not get heard in a Democrat-ruled common. It is, in fact, not only House. violates the principle [of majority But a difference in philosophy rule] but is outstandingly differseemed to separate members ent than the other procedural on each side of the aisle. While protections that are already Democrats urged rejection of the included in the rules for the miamendment using the argunority process.” ment that supermajorities make Pedersen is also one of the law- legislatures ineffective, Republiyers who challenged a previous cans asked for approval in order voter-approved super-majority to regain trust from voters and to initiative (I-1503) before the King follow the public will. County Superior Court. “I believe we have an opporOn the floor Friday, he argued tunity to demonstrate not only that the House Democrats will to the people of Washington not support the proposed amend- state, but to the people of the U.S. ment out of a desire to protect that there are governing bodies the voice of the minority party listening to those who send us and because requiring a twohere,” said Rep. Norma Smith, thirds majority places a strain R-Clinton. “We don’t have to do on the political process, makwhat they do in D.C. We don’t ing legislative bodies unable to have to be frozen in in-action.”

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commissioners could waive the fines and that no decision has been made. Following the notice of violation last summer, the owners appealed. The county and owner of the inn agreed to have a hearing examiner hear the case at the county’s expense. The inn is owned by Gayle Cagianut through the Cagianut Family Trust. The hearing examiner upheld the county in a decision released in January and the owners had until Feb. 7 to appeal in Superior Court. The county and Cagianut had been negotiating to implement the hearing examiner decision. In the end, Cagianut rejected the county’s final offer to settle, as well as deciding not to appeal to Superior Court. “We feel that there is no end in sight to the County’s demands,” Joe and Gayle Cagianut wrote in a Feb. 7 email to Lithgow and the county commissioners. “In the latest offer additional items were added that are unacceptable and items that we requested to be retracted were not revised.” The notice of violation and order to correct was first issued in July 2012, following complaints made in 2011 by the next door neighbors about loud music and too many people at the inn. One of the neighbors was county prosecutor Tom Metzger, the county’s chief civil attorney. Because of the conflict of interest, attorney Stanley Schwartz was hired to represent the county. The county and the Cagianuts, through their attorneys, agreed to have a hearing examiner decide the matter and the inn to remain open through the summer of 2012. A hearing was held and a ruling was issued last month that essentially upheld the county’s position that the three rooms built before the Cagianuts bought the place needed to be inspected and permitted if they were to be used. They also needed to have a county vacation rental permit if they were to continue operating as a vacation rental. The Cagianuts continued to seek a way to keep operating the 7,000-square-foot, three-story inn as a vacation rental. The county made some concessions, offering to give the inn until September 2013

to get the permits, but wouldn’t give in on the requirement for an inspection and vacation rental permit, citing health and safety concerns. In exchange for the extra time, the county wanted the inn to provide $2 million per occurrence in liability insurance – essentially covering each person that stayed at the inn for that amount – and naming the county as additionally insured. The county offered a special use permit that would allow the inn to be used for special events, but wanted Lithgow to be able to require “reasonable” limits, including hours and days of operation to minimize impacts on neighbors. The Cagianuts rejected this. They were concerned the conditions would be unreasonable, they wrote in the Feb. 7 email. They thought Metzger would have a say on the conditions. In documents from the hearing, it was clear that the whole dispute is complicated by the fact that the Cagianuts worked to formally oppose other vacation rentals, including one on Diamond Lake owned by friends of Metzger, Ken and Shannon Sheckler. In the end the Shecklers decided not to continue to operate the vacation rental. Between the time the notice of violation was issued and the hearing examiner’s ruling, the county commission had completely changed, with all new commissioners. Commissioner Diane Wear lost an election to Karen Skoog. Commissioner Laura Merrill quit to take a position in Olympia and was replaced by Mike Manus. Steve Kiss won an election for John Hankey’s seat after Hankey decided not to run for another term. During the election campaigns, however, Joe Cagianut, Gayle’s husband, hosted fundraisers for both Wear’s opponents. The Cagianuts like the new commissioners better than the old ones, they said. “We want to thank the current Board of County Commissioners for interceding,” they wrote in their Feb. 7 email. “We commend them for their leadership in the matter as it is obvious that it was their direct involvement that resulted in some of the changes that we requested being added to the original offer.”

Bonner County approves $10,000 for murder suspect’s defense PRIEST RIVER – The Bonner County commissioners approved $10,000 to assist in the defense of Jeremy Swanson, 27, accused of murdering his wife, Jennifer Swanson, and their unborn child Dec. 18 in their Priest River home. According to Idaho state statute, counties are tasked with maintain-

ing a defense fund for cases where the death penalty is a legal possibility. Swanson could face the death penalty or life in prison. He is being represented by public defender Isabella Robertson. Swanson’s preliminary hearing was postponed until March so he can undergo a psychological evaluation.

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NEWPORT – A conference call held in closed executive session Monday, Feb. 4, between attorneys, county commissioners and Gayle Cagianut, likely violated the state Open Public Meetings Act. An earlier executive session held Friday, Feb. 1 was permitted under the Open Public Meetings Act, as county attorney Stanley Schwartz, the commissioners and Mike Lithgow, community development director, were properly discussing litigation. The idea behind closing a meeting of the commissioners to the public to discuss litigation is to not make legal strategy known to opponents, said open government attorney Michele Earl-Hubbard, who represents The Miner. If the commissioner meeting includes the opponents, it should also be open to the public, she said. When The Miner pointed this out to Schwartz Feb. 7, he initially defended the closed session. In a phone call the next day, he said, although it was a “gray area,” he probably read the law allowing the meeting to be closed to the public “too broadly.” He said he agreed that the conference call between himself, the commissioners, Cagianut and her attorney should have been open to the public. “I take full responsibility,” he said, for closing the meeting to the public. “I will never allow this to happen again.” In the hour and forty minute closed meeting, Swartz said the county, the attorneys and Cagianut discussed extending the time to comply with the hearing examiner ruling, which the county agreed to do. They also heard allegations that the county was making an unlawful attack on the business, as well as other complaints. According to Earl-Hubbard, any action taken in a meeting that was improperly closed to the public becomes voided.

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Truck spills logs on highway Traffic on Highway 20 was slowed Monday, Feb. 11 around 9 a.m. when a logging truck rolled and spilled its logs near Riverside Road, about 16 miles south of Tiger. The southbound lane was closed for almost four hours as a loader removed the logs. The Washington Department of Transportation assisted with traffic control.

Trailblazers host annual poker run IONE – The Selkirk Trailblazers will host their 13th annual snowmobile poker fun run Saturday, Feb. 16. Up to $1,000 is available for the best hand, and several other prizes and raffles will be up for grabs. Early sign up takes place Friday from 5-9 p.m. at Ken’s Bar on Main Street in Ione. Sign up the day of

starting at 9 a.m. The event will start either at Ken’s Bar if snow permits, or from the old Vaagen’s mill yard or Maupin’s field. Stop Nos. 1 and 5 are in Ione, Stop 2 at Tiger Meadow, Stop 3 at Beaver Lodge, Stop 4 at Bestrum Meadow, then back to Ione. Trails are groomed and marked.

Tickets on sale for softball breakfast IONE – The Selkirk girls fastpitch team is preparing for its annual fundraiser, a Sunday breakfast buffet set for March 10 at the Selkirk High School cafeteria. Tickets are on sale from players and coaches. The cost is $10 for adults and free for kids 5 and under. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. to noon. For more information call Selkirk Elementary at 509-4464225 or contact coaches Cathy

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OLDTOWN – Highway traffic was the biggest concern Oldtown council members brought up with Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler when he made his annual visit during the city council meeting Monday night, Feb. 11. “We do have a little speed problem. It’s because we’re in the middle of these two highways,” mayor Lonnie Orr told the sheriff. They discussed speeders crossing the Oldtown Bridge. Orr said drivers often ramp up to 40 or 45 mph where the speed limit is posted as 25 before the bridge. He asked that deputies watch that area, especially this summer when there are more pedestrians. Councilwoman Anna Burns mentioned danger pedestrians face at the cross walk on Highway 2 near the Tesoro station when motorists don’t stop.

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Wheeler said they would set up a rotation to have deputies watch those areas. The city has looked into purchasing radar speed signs to post in problem areas, but has been unable to find grant funding. Wheeler suggested they plan an emphasis patrol where they give warnings to speeders before they start issuing tickets. He said that strategy has worked well when they do emphasis patrols around school zones. Orr also asked that the deputies watch the area on Highway 41. Drivers often speed through the curves as they come in to town, increasing the risk for pedestrians walking along the road there. The council has looked into getting better lighting in that area. During winter especially, pedestrians have to walk in the street due to snow piled on the narrow sidewalks. “I don’t like to see speed traps any more than the next guy, but if it’s for public safety,” Orr said. After problems with high turnover in the past, Wheeler said they’ve been fortunate to keep the same quality people on the force. Last summer, the sheriff was able to give his staff a pay increase by cutting costs for vehicles, jail medical bills and other expenses. With that, deputies aren’t leaving for jobs at better paying departments.

Wheeler said one of his workers retired and one deputy started a career in another field. Bonner County is a great place to live, he added. “It’s a good place to hide too,” Orr said jokingly. Wheeler said three deputies are assigned to the Oldtown/ Blanchard/Spirit Lake area and they are always improving their exposure. They plan to stop in city hall to introduce themselves. He encouraged city employees to keep in touch over email about their concerns. “You have an eye on the community,” he said, adding they are important partners in helping minimize the problem before it gets out of hand. The council also agreed that it helps deter crime when people watch over their own neighborhood, watching for suspicious activity. The sheriff and council agreed that summer events such as the motorcycle drag races went well when deputies provided extra patrols. Wheeler mentioned that their working relationship with the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office continues to be a benefit. Officers are cross deputized to help out in either state. “The same criminals we have here in Idaho are the same across the street,” he said.

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St. Maries takes Spartans in dual PRIEST RIVER – The St. Maries wrestling team put up a tough match in Priest River’s last Intermountain League dual of the season. When they visited Wednesday night, Feb. 6, St. Maries won 51-31. Priest River won one league dual this year, over Timberlake, which turned out to be the Tigers’ only loss. Last Wednesday was also senior night where the team’s 12th grade wrestlers and their parents were recognized, including varsity wrestlers Tyler Popkin and Josh Karkoski. Districts are Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15 and 16 at Lakeland High School in Rathdrum. Matches get underway at 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday. The Spartans will be aiming for the top three to qualify for the state tournament, which is the following weekend in Pocatello.

Chewelah, Lakeside boys still seeking state berth SPOKANE – Only one Northeast A League team has a chance to get to state from the 1A District 6/7 boys basketball tournament following the first week’s action at West Valley High School in Spokane. Chewelah will play Lakeside at Okanogan High School Friday, Feb. 15. The winner of that game will play the winner of the Cashmere-Chelan game for the third berth in the state 1A tourney. Okanogan and Brewster from the Caribou League have already secured the first two berths. Lakeside ended Newport’s season Feb. 4.

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big three points at the end of the fourth quarter to get within one point. PRIEST RIVER – The Priest Steffie Pavey scored 12 for River girls basketball team is Priest River. Jill Weimer and heading to the 3A State TournaKelsie Fink each scored nine, and ment this week, after winning a Melissa Trost scored six. Katlyn play-in game against Kimberly Summers added five and Karly Saturday, 43-40. The Spartans Douglas made two. will play Snake River Thursday, “Great way to get into the state Feb. 14 at 1:15 p.m. at Skyview tournament with our four games High School in the first round of last week,” Stewart said. “We the tournament. See The Miner didn’t show any signs of fatigue Online for results Friday. with the number of games played “Our first half against Kimberly or the elevation at 5,200 feet in was probably the best half of bas- McCall. ketball we played all year long,” “I think we’re paying on pride Spartan coach Gary Stewart said. and guts the last two weeks of the “We ran our man sets to perfecseason, and that’s what you want tion, which ended in a in a team to finish lot of easy lay-ins or lobs with their best effort to the bucket. We did a O N D EC K: and determination,” great job of getting back AT 3A STATE Stewart said. in transition and keepPriest River beat Championship ing their great shooters Kellogg Thursday from going off in the first VS. SNAKE RIVER, night, Feb. 7, 36-26, half.” in the final round of Thursday, Feb. 14, Priest River led steadily 1:15 p.m., Skyview the Intermountain throughout the first half High School League district tourof their game with Kimnament. A 13-2 first berley, but the Bulldogs rallied quarter in the Spartans’ favor in the second half to lose by only helped them maintain the lead, three. Priest River had a 19-point even though Kellogg outscored lead with two minutes left in the them in the second and third third quarter, and held on to win quarters 20-13. with a furious comeback from The Lady Spartans lost to BonKimberley. The Bulldogs hit four ners Ferry Wednesday, Feb. 6,

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Priest River’s Melissa Trost goes up for two against Kimberley Saturday, Feb. 9. The Spartans won 43-40, sending them to the 3A State Tournament.

45-42. This sent the Spartans to the play-in game against Kellogg. Kellogg lost to Bonners Ferry in the first round of the District 1 3A tournament, Monday, Feb. 4,

the same night Priest River beat Timberlake. Kellogg went on to beat Timberlake for third place in the tournament, but will not continue on to state.

Selkirk wrestlers third at regionals Maupin, Sax win championships

alternate as a junior. Maupin Freshman Cody Hoffman took has wrestled for the Selkirk Little second place in the 160-pound REARDAN – The Selkirk Rang- Guy program since he was 9 and bracket to earn his first trip to ers are advancing seven wreswrestled freestyle a couple years state. Hoffman has been wrestlers on to the state tournament with the Colville tling since in Tacoma this weekend. The Basement Boys. he was 5 Rangers placed third as a team Saxe said he is with the behind second place Lake Roosvery strong, fast Selkirk evelt, and first place Liberty Bell. and has a ton of Little Guys. “It is an honor to be up at the energy. He is one of top of the team placings. Some of Senior Garet the fastest the teams Selkirk beat have been Sax won the Maupin Sax Hoffman moving powerhouses for years,” coach 182-pound wrestlers Keith Saxe said. “I can’t say how bracket. He in the proud I am of our team.” wrestled at state league, Saxe said the Rangers have a last year and Saxe said. really good chance of placing took fourth at Eighth high at state and predicts seeing 170 pounds. Sax grader some of the Selkirk wrestlers wrestled for the Tristan placing in the top Selkirk Chantry four again. Little Guy T. Chantry Haskins Dickinson took third O N D EC K: Senior Emery place in the AT WASHINGTON program, Maupin, placed first STATE Mat Classic and has wrestled freestyle 106-pound bracket. He has been in the 138-pound wrestling with the Little Guys Friday, Feb. 15-16 with Riverside. bracket. This will be “Garet is probably the since he was 5 and has wrestled his third time wrestling at state. most technical, smooth wrestler freestyle with the Colville He placed second at 103 pounds in the league. He isn’t very fast Basement Boys. Saxe said his as a freshman, second at 112 as but his skills make up for that,” strengths are his speed and he a sophomore, and went as an coach Saxe said. knows lots of moves.

Odessa-Harrington beats Cusick the final quarter and Cusick got the win over a team that had beat them earlier in the year. DEER PARK – The Cusick PanAlec Bluff scored a game-high thers boys basketball team won 35 points for the Panthers. Chad a District 7 1B tournament game Browneagle scored 14 and Derrick Wednesday, Feb. 6, beating ValBluff scored 10. Ryan Sample scored ley Christian 70-64 but lost their nine and Quentin Montgomery got second game 60-52 to Odessa-Har- six points. rington Saturday, Cusick came up Feb. 9 in Deer Park. O N D EC K : short in Deer Park Cusick will now VS. ALMIRA/COULEEagainst the No. 2 play a loser out HARTLINE Wednesday, Feb. ranked team in the game against 13, 7:30 p.m. Northeast 2B League, Almira/CouleeOddessa-Harrington. Hartline Wednesday, Feb. 13 at The teams played close through Deer Park High School. That game the first period, with Cusick leading will start at 7:30 p.m. by one. Odessa-Harrington came If they win, Cusick will play the back in the second and took a fivewinner of the Selkirk vs. Valley point lead into the halftime break. Christian game for the district’s It was tight in the third period third seed to regionals. It will be a as well, with Cusick gaining two loser-out game. points, but they couldn’t continue Cusick got off to a quick start at the rally into the fourth quarter, home against Valley Christian, when they were outscored by five. getting a 10 point first quarter lead. Alec Bluff scored 21 for the PanThey gave seven of it back in the thers and Derrick Bluff got 13, with next quarter, but came out after Sample scoring six, Browneagle halftime to take a 51-39 lead. The getting five, Montgomery four and teams played pretty evenly through Jes Brazda scoring two.

Last year, Justin Chantry made history as the first eighth grader to make it to the state tournament. This year, he’ll go as an alternate. He was injured at the regional tournament, but took sixth place overall at 113 pounds. “It is very hard to lose a wrestler with Justin’s abilities this late in the season. Justin is an excellent wrestler and a great kid. We hate seeing any- “Some of one one hurt; it is worse when the teams it is your own,” Selkirk beat coach Saxe said. have been Senior Michael Haskins powerhouses placed third at for years.” 170 pounds. This will be his Keith Saxe third trip to state. Last year Selkirk Coach he placed third at 160 pounds. Haskins has been wrestling since he was 11. He is probably one of the strongest guys in the league, the coach said. Freshman Joey Dickinson also took fourth place at 195. As a first year

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Cusick Girls Basketball vs. Wellpinit at Districts: 5:45 p.m. - Deer Park Selkirk Boys Basketball vs. Valley Christian at Districts: 7:30 p.m. - Deer Park Gym 2 Cusick Boys Basketball vs. ACH at Districts: 7:30 p.m. Deer Park Gym 1

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CHELAN – Cusick junior Josiah Thompson will represent Newport at the state wrestling tournament this coming weekend. Several Cusick students have been wrestling with Newport’s program this season. Wrestling at 182 pounds, Thompson Thompson qualified by placing third at regionals held in Chelan this past weekend. The top four in each weight class advance to state. “Josiah Thompson wrestled very well and beat the top seed from Quincy first round,” coach Bart George said. Thomp- O N D EC K: son won AT WASHINGTON his first STATE Mat Classic match by Friday, Feb. 15-16 pin, but then he lost a 13-3 decision to eighth seeded Freeman sophomore Markus Goldbach, who wrestled his way to second place behind Riverside senior Dustin Crabtree. Thompson went on to win the consolation bracket, taking decisions over wrestlers from Quincy (4-0) and Freeman. It was Freeman’s Austin Munson, a senior, who Thompson beat in his final match 13-6 to claim third. Munson will also advance to state. Austin Krogh, Alex Solis and Nolan Finley were all one match away from qualifying. Coach Bart George said he had hoped to get three – half – of the regional qualifiers through to state, but they came up short on that goal. Finley, a junior from Cusick, was able to wrestle back for fifth place to be an alternate to state at 152 pounds. He lost his first match to an Omak wrestler but won his final match of the tournament pinning junior Connor Fulbright of Chewelah in 2 minutes, 21 seconds. “Overall, I was happy with our kids’ performance,” George said. “It was a tough tournament and Austin and Nolan were both wrestling in weight classes with four or more state rated wrestlers.” Krogh, a junior, took sixth place at 132. He came up against Cashmere wrestler Ethan Visser in the first round. Visser won and wrestled his way to second place and sent Krogh to the consolation bracket. Krogh lost his final match 13-0 to a Tonasket senior. Solis, a freshman, was sixth in the 285-pound bracket. A loss to

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Northeast A Basketball Regionals: TBA - Omak Priest River Wrestling at Districts: 5 p.m. - Lakeland SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Washington State Mat Classic Wrestling Championships: 10 a.m. - Tacoma Dome Northeast A Basketball Regionals: TBA - Omak Northeast 1B Girls Basketball at Districts: 12:30 p.m. - Deer Park Northeast 1B Boys Basketball at Districts: 2:15 p.m. - Deer Park Priest River Wrestling at Districts: 10 a.m. - Lakeland

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Cusick junior Quinton Montgomery drives to the basket during a Northeast 1B District 7 playoff game against Odessa-Harrington Saturday, Feb. 9. The Panthers lost this game.

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Cusick girls continue on in district tournament Selkirk’s loss to Wellpinit ends Lady Rangers’ season BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

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Cusick junior Caytlin Nenema drives in for the basket during the Northeast 1B District 7 play offs in Deer Park Saturday. The Lady Panthers lost in the second round to Wilbur-Creston and will go on to play Wellpinit Wednesday. Selkirk’s loss to Wellpinit Saturday ended their season.

DEER PARK – The Cusick girls basketball team takes on Wellpinit Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 5:45 p.m. in Deer Park as the Lady Panthers continue on in the Northeast District 1B tournament. Cusick beat Odessa-Harrington Tuesday, Feb. 5, but lost to Wilbur-Creston Saturday. Selkirk’s season ended Saturday with their loss against Wellpinit. The Rangers had lost to Almira/Coulee-Hartline Tuesday for the double-elimination. Cusick built a strong lead in the first half of Saturday’s game against W-C. The Panthers led 11-4 at the end of the first

Spartan boys whip Kellogg on court BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans boys basketball team beat the Kellogg Wildcats 71-56 in an Intermountain League game played at home Saturday, Feb. 9. The win gave the Spartans some revenge over Kellogg, who won in an earlier contest in Kellogg. Priest River was ahead most of the game but poured it on in the fourth quarter, when they outscored Kellogg by 10 points. “We played well in the fourth,” Spartan coach Ryan Bodecker

said. “We executed at a high The Spartans and Kellogg both level, and I was proud of the have 2-3 league records, but guys.” Priest River is one place behind Priest River took a 15-11 first them based on their overall quarter lead and, little by little, record. added to it. The Spartans are 8-9 overall Dalton Sommer hit eight of 11 and in third place in the Interfrom the field and shot a mountain League. perfect five for five from O N D EC K: They both trail league the free throw line. He VS. BONNERS leading Timberlake. led all scorers with 23 FERRY Thursday, The played St. points. Sommer was one Feb. 14, 7 p.m. Maries after deadline of four Spartans to score Tuesday, Feb. 13, in double figures, including Cam then host fourth place Bonners Riley with 14, RC Akre with 13 Ferry Thursday, Feb. 14, at 7 and Cole Stelow with 10 points. p.m. in the last league game of Jimmy Koch scored a half dozen, the season. The district tournaThomas Reynolds scored three ment takes place Feb. 18-21 at and Zack Roland scored two. Lakeland High School.

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Tonasket junior Tanner Good sent him to the consolation bracket. The pair squared off again in the match for fifth place, and Good came out on top with a pin.

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BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6 Selkirk 60, Almira/Coulee Hartline 54 Almira/Coulee-Hartline (10-9, 6-4) 8 12 10 24 – 54 Selkirk (14-5, 10-2) 10 18 17 15 – 60 Almira/Coulee-Hartline: Da. Isaak 9, Dr. Isaak 7, Evans 9, Johanson 9, Wellhausen 20, Hunt 0, Thompson 0. Selkirk: Avey 0, Cain 12, Mailly 6, A. Miller 29, Dawson 6, L. Miller 0, Batiste 0, Grant 7

Cusick 74, Valley-Christian 60 Valley Christian (12-9, 6-4) 11 7 11 21 – 60 Cusick (18-2, 12-0) 21 10 20 23 – 74 Valley Christian: Gage 14, Dickinson 4, N.Cox 9, Marchant 14, Hirschel 2, Piersol 4, Segalla 13. Cusick: Sample 9, Bauer 0, D.Bluff 10, Brazda 0, A.Bluff 35, Browneagle 14, Montgomery 6.

SATURDAY, FEB. 9 Priest River 71, Kellogg 56 Kellogg 11 17 19 9 – 56 Priest River 15 16 21 19 – 71 Kellogg: Colburn 2, Seaton 8, Bircher 6, Lambert 7, Wendt 24, DeYoung 0, Gust 0, Sauer 9, Waechter 0. Priest River: Akre 13, Riley 14, Linton 0, Sommer 23, Reynolds 3, Stelow 10, Nunley 0, Koch 6, Low 0, White 0, Duley 0, Roland 2.

Wellpinit 54, Selkirk 45 Wellpinit Selkirk

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Wellpinit: Brown 0, J. Wynecoop 0, Best 9, Kieffer 9, Ford 11, McCrea 15, Denison 6, Andrew 0, Z. Wynecoop 4, Matt 0. Selkirk: Volquardsen 0, Avey 2, Cain 12, Mailly 6 , Miller 19, Dawson 2, Miller 0, Batiste 0, Grant 4.

Odessa-Harrington 60, Cusick 52 Cusick 13 11 17 11 – 52 Odessa-Harrington 12 17 15 16 – 60

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13, Brazda 2, Bluff 21, Browneagle 5, Montgomery 4. Odessa-Harrington: Cad. Weber 17, Charlton 5, Smith 8, Sanford 8, Schafer 2, Tanke 0, Hunt 16, DeWulf 4.

GIRLS BASKETBALL TUESDAY, FEB. 5 Cusick 72, Odessa-Harrington 39 Odessa-Harrington (5-16, 3-7) 9 12 13 5 – 39 Cusick (19-2, 10-2) 18 17 21 16 – 72 Odessa-Harrington: Todd 8, Fisher 8, Schmidt 2, Tanke 1, Kieffer 5, Barrstad 0, DeWulf 8, Schlomer 2, Shockley 0, Simon 0, Williams 5. Cusick: L. Nelson 9, J. Nelson 6, Samuels 6, Driver 0, Adams 8, Strangeowl 2, Nenema 23, Henry 2, Wynne 2, Balcom 0, Andrews 14.

Almira/Coulee-Hartline 60, Selkirk 38 Selkirk (8-12, 5-7) 17 4 10 7 – 38 Almira/Coulee-Hartline (16-5, 10-0) 16 15 14 15 – 60 Selkirk: Couch 8, Rick 2, Curran 0, Jensen 0, Kotzian 0, McAnerin 0, Reiber 28, Grass 0, Shafer 0. Almira/Coulee-Hartline: Martin 12, Ashley 19, Hughes 2, Fox 14, Pryor 0, Stevens 4, Isaak 5, Hunt 0, Rockett 4, Oliver 0, Oliver 0, Emerson 0.

Newport 52, Kettle Falls 25 Kettle Falls (8-14, 2-10) 7 1 11 6 – 25 Newport (13-8, 7-5) 11 19 10 12 – 52 Kettle Falls: Beardslee 0, Ka. Eslick 0, Goodnight 2, Hall 0, Johnson 0, Keenan 0, Owens 0, Pounds 4, Je. Stanard 3, Jo. Stanard 16. Newport: Newcomb 8, Frederick 11, Wiese 10, Behrens 2, Rohrer 2, Malsbury 14, Vaughn 0, Cunningham 0, Stratton 2, Siemsen 1, Huang 2.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6 Bonners Ferry 45, Priest River 42 Bonners Ferry (16-5, 3-3) 11 12 7 15 – 45 Priest River (14-7, 6-0) 6 20 11 5 – 42 Bonners Ferry: Skeen 7, MacDonald 11, Merritt 2, Woods 12, Merrifield 4, Minor 2, Oxford 7. Priest River: Douglas 5, Luckey 0, Weimer 9, Trost 12, Pavey 10, Bradbury 4, Summers 2, Fink 0.

Cusick: Sample 7, Shanholtzer 0, Bauer 0, Bluff

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THURSDAY, FEB. 7 Priest River 26, Kellogg 26 Kellogg (10-9, 2-3) 2 9 11 4 – 26 Priest River (15-7, 6-0) 13 5 8 10 – 36 Kellogg: Lafreniere 4, Wendt 0, Roberts 0, Tr. Sheppard 0, Stewart 2, Gibbons 3, Ta. Sheppard 10, Arthur 7, Custis 0, McDonald 0. Priest River: Douglas 4, Trantum 0, Luckey 3, Weimer 2, Trost 1, S. Pavey 15, A. Pavey 0, Deal 0, Bradbury 6, Summers 5, Urmann 0, Fink 0.

SATURDAY, FEB. 9 Priest River 43, Kimberley 40 Kimberley (0-1, 0-0) 9 5 10 16 – 40 Priest River (16-7, 6-0) 13 12 9 9 – 43 Kimberley: Keller 2, Burnham 1, Stucki 0, Watts 7, Funk 12, Upton 9, Wright 5, Rongen 2, Beymer 0, Wall 2. Priest River: Douglas 2, Luckey 0, Weimer 9, Trost 6, S.Pavey 12, A.Pavey 0, Deal 0, Bradbury 0, Summers 5, Fink 9.

Wilbur-Creston 49, Cusick 43 Cusick (19-3, 10-2) 11 15 4 13 – 43 Wilbur-Creston (18-4, 8-2) 4 12 21 12 – 49 Cusick: L. Nelson 13, Samuels 8, Driver 2, Adams 6, J. Nelson 0, Nenema 9, Wynne 2, Andrews 3. WilburCreston: Goodlake 3, Brudevold 2, Dreger 0, Boyer 13, Starzman 4, Leyva 0, Haglin 13, Potts 1, Jaeger 9, Stanley 0, Reed 4, Bandy 0.

Wellpinit 58, Selkirk 28

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quarter and 26-16 at the half. third and 16 to Selkirk’s six in W-C came back after the half, the fourth. however, to score 21 points in the Katie Couch scored 15 for Selthird quarter while holding Cukirk. Jessika Reiber scored nine sick to four. The Panthers were a and Anna Kotzian scored four. bit stronger in the fourth, but the Cusick beat OH 72-39 Tuesday lead was lost. evening at home. The No. 1 seedLauren Nelson scored ed Panthers 13, Caytlin Nenema O N D EC K: dominated the scored nine, Chelsea NORTHEAST DISTRICT 1B entire game, Samuels scored eight and Tournament leading 35-21 Haley Adams scored six. at the half. Nalene Andrews scored CUSICK VS. WELLPINIT, Along with three and Kaleigh Driver Wednesday, Feb. 13, Cusick playand Renee Wynne each 5:45 p.m., Deer Park ing Wellpinit scored two. Wednesday, Selkirk struggled ACH will take against Wellpinit, losing 58-28. on Odessa-Harrington at 5:45 Wellpinit had doubled Selkirk’s p.m. The two winners will adscored 14-7 by the end of the first vance to play each other Saturquarter, but both teams scored day, at 12:30 p.m. in Deer Park. nine in the second. Wellpinit Wilbur-Creston and Republic had a big second half, however, advance to play each other Satscoring 19 to Selkirk’s six in the urday at 5 p.m.

Selkirk beats state champs, loses to Wellpinit half dozen points. Trevor Grant scored seven points. A slow start hurt the Rangers DEER PARK – The Selkirk boys against Wellpinit. Selkirk trailed team split a pair of games in the by nine at the end of the first District 7 Boys 1B Basketball quarter. Tournament last week. The Rangers battled their way The Rangers beat defending back into it, pulling to within champion Almira/Coulee-Hartfive by the fourth quarter. line 60-54 at home Wednesday, “I was pleased with how the Feb. 6, then went to Deer Park, boys fought and scrapped to where they lost to 54-45 to stay in the Wellpinit Saturday, Feb. 9. game,” Ranger coach Kelly O N D EC K: Cain said. Cain said the team had an VS. VALLEY CHRISTIAN The team 18-point lead in the third Wednesday, Feb. 13, played well 7:30 p.m. quarter against Almira/ defensively Coulee-Hartline, but saw that but couldn’t evaporate when ACH hit five get going on offense. three-pointers in the fourth, to “We forced too many shots pull to within three points with and struggled at times to take 27 seconds left. care of the ball,” he said. The Rangers didn’t panic, Miller scored 19 points in that Cain said. In the end, free throw game, to go with 13 rebounds shooting made the difference. and two blocked shots. Cain got “We did a great job at the line, three steals, three blocked shots making 18 of 22 free throws,” and scored 12 points. Cain said. Dominic Cain hit Selkirk will next play Valley three of four free throws in the Christian at Deer Park in a loser last 12 seconds to seal the vicout game Wednesday, Feb. 13 at tory. He scored 12 on the night 7:30 p.m. and grabbed eight rebounds. If they win, they will play the Avery Miller led all scorers with winner of the Cusick vs. Almira/ a season high 29 points. He Coulee-Hartline game Saturday, also grabbed 13 boards. Shawn Feb. 16, at 2:15 p.m., also at Deer Mailly got six steals to go with a Park High School. BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

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NEWPORT – The Newport girls basketball season is over after they lost two games in the District 6/7 bi-league playoffs this past weekend. Newport lost to Chelan 58-37 Friday, Feb. 8 and then lost to Lakeside 50-27 Saturday. Newport had been ranked No. 32 in the state. Newport, No. 3 in the Northeast A League, took on Chelan, the Caribou Trail League’s No. 2 team, at West Valley High School. Chelan dominated from the onset, leading 19-9 in the first quarter and 35-18 at the half. Newport had an easier time in the second half, scoring 11 to Chelan’s 12 in the third and eight to Chelan’s 11 in the fourth, but it was too little to catch up. Courtney Weise and Holly Malsbury each scored 14. Ashley Behrens added five and Jolie Frederick scored four. The loss against Chelan pitted Newport against fellow NEA team Lakeside Saturday in a loser-out game. Lakeside took a strong lead of 22-11 by halftime, and added one point to their lead in the third. Lakeside outscored Newport 15-4 in the fourth for the win. Malsbury scored 10, Courtney Wiese scored six, Ari Newcomb scored four and Jolie Frederick scored three. Brea Rohrer and Hadley Stratton each scored two. The Newport girls beat Kettle Falls handily Tuesday night, Feb. 5, sending the Lady Grizzlies to the District 6/7 playoffs. Newport won 52-25. In other NEA play, Riverside beat Freeman Saturday, sending the Rams to play Okanogan Friday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. Lakeside will go on to play Cashmere at 8 p.m. Both games are loser out. The winners will play for the third seed to state. The Caribou Trail League’s Brewster and Chelan are both headed to the state tournament and will play for first and second seeding Saturday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m.

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wrestler, Dickinson has improved greatly over the season. “We almost lost Joey due to grades at the beginning of the season. Joey worked hard to get those grade up and keep them up,” Saxe said. “He is a pleasure to have on the team.” The only Selkirk wrestler that didn’t place at the regional tournament was senior Mikey Weiss. He wrestled at 145, which is the absolute toughest bracket, coach Saxe said.

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“I am so proud of Mikey not only as a wrestler but as the great young man he has become. He’s shown such great sportsmanship all season, and has worked very hard,” said Saxe, who started coaching him when Weiss was 5. “Not many coaches can say that they coached someone for 14 years. I hope he comes back and helps out as our future wrestlers.” Along with being named North League Coach of the Year, Saxe was named the East Region

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BR I E FLY Book club discusses ‘Skate’ NEWPORT – The Young Adult Book Club is meeting at the Newport Library Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. The group will discuss “Skate” by Michael Harmin. In “Skate,” lead character Ian McDermott is basically raising his little brother Sammy after their mother left again on one of her binges. They get by in Spokane, finding just enough to eat and plenty of time to skateboard. But when Ian finally breaks and punches Coach Florence out cold, he grabs Sammy and runs. The story takes Ian and Sammy across the state of Washington in the search of the one relative they can think of, their only hope. Harmon’s novel tells the story of wilderness survival, the fierce bond between brothers and teen rage – and redemption.

Learn about computers with beginners class PRIEST RIVER – North Idaho College is offering a “conquer computer phobia” class in Priest River. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 19, the class will run for two weeks Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. Learn all the basics: computer terminology, how to use a mouse, starting and running computer programs using Microsoft Windows, and a brief introduction to the Internet. The cost is $135. Register by calling 208-769-3333 or online at www.workforcetraining.nic.edu. Classes will take place at the PRIEST training facility at 414 Bodie Canyon Road.

Leo’s group hosts winter fun PRIEST RIVER – A new winter festival is planned for Saturday, Feb. 23 from 1-3 p.m. at the Priest River City Park. The Priest River Leo’s Club is hosting “Frosty Fest” in the spirit of all things winter. There will be amateur sled dog races, so attendees are encouraged to bring their dogs. A kiddie parade, a fruitcake flinging contest and snowman building are planned for the day. Prizes will be awarded.

Make plans for Relay for Life OLDTOWN – Plans are underway for this summer’s Pend Oreille Valley Relay for Life. A kick off meeting is planned for Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at Oldtown Rotary Park. Teams can sign up and learn more about the relay, a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. For more information contact Tamra Smrekar at smrekar@povn.com, Terri Ivie at tivie@priestrivertimes.com or Robin Herrin at rherrin@ priestrivertimes.com. Learn more online at RelayForLife. org/PendOreilleValleyWA. The overnight event is planned for Aug. 9 at the Newport High School track. Last year, 23 teams participated, totaling 252 participants who raised more than $13,000 for the American Cancer Society.

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Lots happening in Blanchard Learn to cook, paint; enjoy food and volunteer BLANCHARD – February is a busy month at the Blanchard Community Center. Master Chef Steve Geving’s cooking class is Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per person and will focus on “The Romance of Paris – saucy and sexy French cuisine.” The menu includes Versailles saffron scented seafood soup with Rovilli croutons; salmon and escargot in puff pastry with a vermouth sauce; burgundy beef and vegetables with a potato crust; French pastry cream profiteroles with bittersweet ganache. Call 208437-0426 to sign up and hold your place in class. Immediately following the BASIC general meeting Thursday, Feb. 14, at 10 a.m., there will be a Sweetheart Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Gary and Dottie are preparing chicken and dumplings, mashed potatoes, a vegetable, green salad, ice cream and cake. Everyone is invited to the BASIC meeting and luncheon. Donations are appreciated. Pat Parson’s landscape painting

class is offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. This class takes place indoors but will teach the basic methods needed to get started painting outdoors. It is fast paced and includes the rules necessary to become a good landscape painter. The cost is $40, which includes all materials. The class is for all levels, from beginner to experienced painters. The Sarah Jones Memorial Scholarship spaghetti luncheon is Saturday, Feb. 23 at 12:30 p.m. to benefit the scholarship fund. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 10 and up and $1 for children younger than 10. Events continue in March with an orientation breakfast for country breakfast volunteers Monday, March 11 at 9 a.m. In addition to training, volunteers will be treated free breakfast. Breakfasts resume March 18 from 7-11 a.m. Blanchard’s annual town hall meeting is Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m. It will be an open forum so bring your questions for Bonner County officials. Refreshments will be served and everyone is encouraged to attend. Questions on any of these events can be directed to the Blanchard Community Center at 208-437-1037.

Women in Agriculture conference set for Spokane SPOKANE – Women farmers in Washington state will have the opportunity to participate in an agriculture workshop offering inspirational speakers, advice on how to improve management skills and networking opportunities with other women entrepreneurs. “Growing Your Successful Farm Business” will be held Saturday, Feb. 23 and will broadcast the keynote speaker to 21 different locations throughout the state, including in Spokane at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St. Keynote speaker Trini Campbell will share her experiences of beginning farming in the Napa Valley in 1990 by renting two acres and sharecropping and

now owning a 500-acre organic farm. Campbell will discuss her challenges of managing labor, financial planning, dealing with crop loss and market instability and maintaining a work-life balance with her family. A local producer panel will talk about their risks and challenges with farming, including how they use their financial tools to manage risk. Registration is $25 and includes a copy of the book “Farmer Jane – Women Changing the Way We Eat,” and lunch. The deadline to register is Feb. 18. Register at www.womeninag. wsu.edu or contact Diana Roberts at 509-477-2167 or robertsd@wsu.edu.

Riverside Elementary vying for classroom makeover CHATTAROY – Riverside Elementary School is in the running for a makeover of its computer lab, and online votes from the community could increase their chances of receiving a $10,000 grant for the project. Fifth grade teacher Mindy Shaw initiated the project. Her technology lab contains broken chairs and 30 antiquated, slow computers, only half of which operate consistently. Great American Financial Resources Inc. is helping to revitalize three deserving classrooms with the fifth annual Great American Classroom Makeover.

Hundreds of entries were submitted nationwide, and Riverside has been named one of the 10 finalists in the running for the grand prize. Prize winners will be selected by a public vote. Through Feb. 22, voters visit www.GAClassroomMakeover.com and vote once a day. Second place is $5,000 to be split between the classroom and the school; and third place is $2,000 for the classroom and school. Winners will be announced the week of Feb. 25. For more information contact Mindy.Shaw@rsdmail.org or call 509-464-8350.

Kersting named girl of the month

NEWPORT – Jenna Kersting was selected as the Soroptimist Girl of the Month for January. She is a 12-year senior at Newport High School. She is a member of Kersting the National Honor Society and Big Brother/Big Sister mentoring program. She is also the ASB treasurer, has

played volleyball for four years, and was chosen to first team, Northeast A all-league this year. She is a member of the American Lutheran Church, and she has taken piano lessons since the second grade. Kersting has a part-time job as hostess at the Golden China restaurant. Next fall she plans to attend a four-year university in Washington or Oregon and plans to pursue a career in the medical field.

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Greg Vaughn stands with Jane Clark of the Washington State School Retirees Association and Sadie Halstead Middle School principal Janet Burcham. Vaughn received one of the $50 grants given by the retirees to support his renaissance program, which rewards students for academic success and positive behavior with prizes.

Retired teachers award $1,400 to area teachers NEWPORT – Teachers in Pend Oreille County will be able to buy a variety of items for their classes because of small grants from the Washington State School Retirees Association. The association awarded $1,400 in $50 grants to teachers from the Newport, Cusick and Selkirk school districts. Sixteen Newport teachers were awarded grants for a variety of items, including postage to send mail to an adopted military troop

in Afghanistan, toothbrushes and art supplies. One of the more imaginative projects was Angela Johnson’s caring for an egg project. Elementary school students care for an egg that is enrolled in school. Sometimes social problems arise and the students discuss what the egg would do to resolve the problem. Problem solving, empathy and other social skills are taught through

the egg. “I will do this project regardless,” Johnson wrote in her application letter, “but the less money out of my pocket the better.” Five Selkirk teachers were awarded grants for things such as headphones, books and a script for a play. Three Cusick teachers also received grants. Doug Longley will use his grant for new books for his guitar class.

Get healthy with Fit Together! challenge NEWPORT – It’s time for another Healthy Newport Fit Together! team challenge. The friendly competition will have local teams walking, eating better and making some all around healthier choices. The challenge runs for six weeks, starting Feb. 25. A wrap up celebration and awards ceremony, along with a “Soup”erbowl soup cook off and football activity night will be held April 22 at

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

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

Newport High School. To participate, you’ll need a team of eight members (one of whom will be the team leader/ reporter) and a fun team name. If you don’t have a full team, contact the organizers using the information below to get paired up with others. The cost is $112 per team or $14 per person if you register and pay by Monday, Feb. 18. Afterwards, the price goes up

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

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES

“Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.” Worship Time: Sunday 10:30 a.m. at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA - Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 or Toll Free (877) 997-1200

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH

1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays: Girls Club, ages 9 to 12, 5:30 to 7:00 pm Soul’d Out Youth, ages 13 thru 19, 6:00 pm Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS S.S. ~ 9:30 • Worship ~ 11 a.m. Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m. (Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Sandy Strait - 509-447-3687

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Services - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wed. - Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.newportchurchoffaith.com

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to $132 per team or $16.50 per person. Team leaders can sign up their team at Club Energy in Newport. When you sign up, you’ll get a team leader’s folder, pedometers for your team and a voucher for your Healthy Newport team drifit long-sleeved shirts. Forms and more information are available online at www. healthynewport.com or at Club Energy in Newport. SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

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

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

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AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

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Faye I. Tanner Newport

Faye I. Tanner of Newport passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, at Newport Long Term Care. She was 86. Mrs. Tanner was born Nov. 22, 1926, in Whitman, Neb., Tanner the daughter of Manning A. and Hazel P. (Christman) Abbott. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Chalfant of Cusick and Wally Tanner of Stevens Pass, Wash.; two grandchildren, Pamela Neatherlin of Lynnwood, Wash., and John Chalfant of Mukilteo, Wash.; a great-granddaughter, Ashlee Nicole Chalfant; three greatgrandsons, Mason Chalfant, Evan Chalfant, and Austin Neatherlin; and one great-great-grandson, Eathan Dale Walters. She is also survived by her sister Carol Abbott and her brother Mark Abbott. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Spokane Memorial Gardens in Spokane. 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.

Bruce Roderick Bond Cusick

Bruce Roderick Bond was born Sept. 24, 1939, and passed Feb. 10 at the age of 73. Mr. Bond enjoyed being in Pend Oreille County growing up Bond on the Bond homestead up on Bond Road. After graduating from Cusick High School, he joined the Coast Guard. He toiled with many different types of work after the Coast Guard, until he became a certified boilermaker. Mr. Bond would work as a boilermaker until his retirement in 2000. He and his wife Jane finally moved back to Pend Oreille County where his heart was. Mr. Bond enjoyed being a handyman, helping out whenever asked. His social life consisted of entertaining family whenever they came to visit. He loved hamburger night at the Tavern, coffee with friends in the morning, and was never opposed to a night cap at the American Legion Hall. He loved golf outings with his wife and friends and the social circle they were involved with. Mr. Bond was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Adrienne Bond, his sister Jeanette Graham, and his wife of more than 20 years, Jane “007” Bond. Bruce is survived by his brother Harold Bond, sons Pete (and Jeannie) Landry, Paul (and Debbie) Landry, Marty (and Barb) Landry, daughters Tawnja Landry, Dani Flesch, and Monique (and Chadd) Thomas. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Jaime, Jennifer, Alex, Cody, Riley, and Bellamy, along with two great-grandchildren, Brandon and Justin. A graveside service will be held at the Newport Cemetery on Friday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. A celebration of his life will follow at the American Legion Hall Post No. 217 in Cusick following the service. 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.

John David Hall Newport

Hall

John David Hall passed away Feb. 9 after a yearlong battle with colon cancer. He was born March 17, 1943, in Ronan, Mont., to parents David and Mary Hall. They moved to Spo-

kane when Mr. Hall was 8 years old. He graduated in 1961 from Shadle Park High School, was in the Coast Guard Reserves, worked for the Montana Forest Service, was a draftsman for Washington Water Power and Stingle-Atwood in Spokane and as a cable splicer for the telephone Company. Before moving to Tucson, Ariz., and later Phoenix, he worked as a consulting engineer for Acorn Engineering. After retiring to Pine, Ariz., and designing and building two homes there, they moved back to the Newport area. He enjoyed fishing, camping, attending anything that involved his grandchildren, RVing around the country and his church family. He had a real love for remodeling, designing and building homes. Mr. Hall is survived by his wife Susan (Kilian) of 46 years; daughters Kelly Goodman (husband Mark) of Phoenix and Keri Jones (husband Jack) of Priest River; four grandchildren, Jonathan and Sarah Goodman, and Nathan and Justin Jones; one brother-in-law William Kilian; a nephew, Joey, and a niece, Nicole. A service is planned for Saturday, Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. at the Church of Faith, 36245 Highway 41, Oldtown, or call for directions at 208-437-0150. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Gamma Knife of Spokane Foundation (509998-9419) 1511 East 19th Ave., Spokane, WA 99203 or Patient Access Network (PAN) panfoundation.org (202-384-1474). 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.

Charles Warren Hoisington Usk

Charles Warren Hoisington passed away Friday, Feb. 1, in Phoenix, Ariz., at the age of 85. He was born to Warren and Cora Hoisington, March Hoisington 16, 1927, in Montesano, Wash. During the early years, the family moved following Depression/war era employment, returning frequently to the property on Skookum Creek near Usk. In 1943-44 he attended North Central High School in Spokane where he met his lifelong hunting buddy and devoted friend, Lee Weston. Having the inspiration and drive of a farmer, Mr. Hoisington returned to Skookum Creek in 1944, and with his father began to develop a much loved and successful family farm. With World War II going on he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945 and served on a destroyer in the Pacific. After serving for a year and a half, the war ended and he was discharged from service; returning back to the farm in 1946. He met his future wife, Lyla Bailey, in 1947 at a 4-H function; they were married June 10, 1950. His lifetime work was as a farmer, logger and county road department employee. He retired in 1989. Charles and Lyla traveled extensively in the Southwest, finally purchasing a winter home in Quartzsite, Ariz. They enjoyed exploring the desert beauty and valued friendships. His interests included travel, outdoor activities, history, woodworking and activities with his grandchildren. He worked hard. He played hard. His kindness and humor and a knack for solving problems was a strength that carried him through many situations. Charles and Lyla have three children, giving them the values and riches of the heart and land. Community was of importance, having served on the Cusick School Board, Cattleman’s Association, Pend Oreille County Fair Board, 4-H, Grange and agriculture organizations. He was respected and appreciated throughout the county. His parents preceded Mr. Hois-

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Eugene A. King Spokane

Eugene A. King, a former Pend Oreille County resident, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane. Born May 6, 1936,

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ington in death. He is survived by his wife, Lyla of 62 years; his sister Alice Carstens; daughters Gail Mitchell (and Robert) and Nancy Hoisington, and son David Hoisington (and Rachel); seven grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. “His presence in our lives was and is the strong focal point that influenced our daily lives,” family said. “He taught us well, he loved us well, and our gratitude and love will go on forever through the generations.” Services will be Saturday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. at the Dalkena Community Church followed by interment at Newport Cemetery. All are invited to attend the celebration of his life and potluck dinner at the Usk Community Center after the service. Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 15, 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pend Oreille County Historical Society and the Usk Community Center. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermanknapp.com.

Lester A. Wolfe Newport

Lester A. Wolfe passed away Jan. 30 at the age of 91. Mr. Wolfe was born Oct. 5, 1921, to Benjamin and Mazie (Hoy) Wolfe. Wolfe He was born in Alexander, S.D., and moved with his whole family when he was 7 years old to Devils Tower, Wyo., where they lived in a stage stop. He joined the U.S. Army Oct. 19, 1942, and entered into active service Nov. 4, 1942, in Ft. Warren, Wyo. He served in the European theater March 1945 to 1946. He was stationed in England and France from 1942 to 1945. He was at Omaha Beach and marched into Germany. He left the service in 1946. In April 1946 he met his wife, Ruth L. Spencer. They were married Sept. 15, 1946, and spent 46 wonderful years together before she passed away in 1992. He loved his wife and his family and friends. He loved to travel, hunt and fish. Mr. Wolfe drove truck and worked in the oil fields and the shipyards at Hunters Point and Mare Island, Calf. He had Alzheimer’s disease when he entered Newport Long Term Care in 2006, but that didn’t stop him from singing and dancing the best that he could. Everyone there loved him and he gained a few more grandchildren while he was there, family said. His daughter and granddaughter were there for him all the time and were with him 24/7 the last week of his life, until he joined his family and Jesus in heaven, they said. He will be missed by all. He is survived by two brothers, Norman and Benjamin Wolfe, both of Casper, Wyo.; his daughter Shirley Cameron (and Wayne) and their children Larry and Tonnya Cameron; Larry’s three children, Nehemiah, Moira and Connor Cameron; and Tonnya’s son Tyrel Cameron; his son Terry Wolfe (and Beth) and Terry’s three children, Danyelle, Jason and Crystal Wolfe; Danyelle’s two children, Aaron and Meagan Hoisington; and his endless family in Wyoming. He was preceded in death by his son Larry D. Wolfe May 16, 1976, and his wife Ruth L. (Spencer) Wolfe May 11, 1992. There will be a graveside prayer service held Friday, Feb. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Newport Cemetery. All those who loved him and want to say goodbye are welcome to attend. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermanknapp.com.

Mr. King was 76. At the family’s request no services will be held at this time. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

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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. 4 PROWLER – Hwy. 211, Newport, report of pickup parked at end of driveway with lights off, can see at least two people inside and the house has been burglarized before. VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER – N. Newport Ave., report that last night a male spoke to daughter in violation of the protection order. ARREST – S. Garden Ave., Newport, Jeremiah David Fitzhugh, 27, of Newport was arrested on a local warrant. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – LeClerc Rd. N., report of suspicious vehicle. RECOVERED VEHICLE – Tacoma Creek Rd., Cusick, report of Toyota Tacoma truck parked on complainants property since yesterday. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Hwy. 211, Newport, report that red truck with wood panels pulled into residence and spotlighted the house. ARREST – Hwy. 2, Steven Lewis Caudell, 61, of Newport was arrested on warrants. Tuesday, Feb. 5 BURGLARY – W. 4th St., report of attempted break-in to business. ABANDONED VEHICLE – Spring Valley Rd., report of abandoned snowmobile. BURGLARY – Bead Lake Drive, report that respondent can hear noises. ARREST – Adam L. Kells, 27, of Newport was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer. ERRATIC DRIVER – W. Blackwell St., report of subject driving offensively and slamming on breaks. DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED – N. Union Ave., Newport, report of driving while suspended. ARREST – W. Pine St., Mark Andrew Vallee, 26, of Usk was arrested on a local warrant. ACCIDENT – Hwy. 20, report that complainant hit a deer. ARREST – N. Spokane Ave., Jonathan Prescott Williams, 34, of Priest River was arrested on a warrant. FOUND PROPERTY – W. 1st St. ARREST – Youngreen Rd., Myles C. J. Robertson, 26, of Ione was arrested on an out of county warrant. SUSPICIOUS PERSON – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of male standing in front of business while employee is trying to leave. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL – S. Spokane Ave., Newport ARREST – Jerry Lee McIntosh, 21, of Newport was arrested for third degree theft. Wednesday, Feb. 6 THEFT – Fertile Valley Rd., report

of vehicle broken into, stereo and items missing. ARREST – S. Garden Ave., Robert L. Vogtman, 39, of Newport was arrested on local warrants. THEFT – Hwy. 211, report of battery stolen in the last few days. ARREST – E. 5th Ave., Martha J. Cannery, 61, of Metaline Falls was arrested on an out of county warrant. BURGLARY – Farber Lane, report of residence broken into. ARREST – Hwy. 2, Joshua Shane Boles, 36, of Newport and William Gerald Ford, 33, of Usk were arrested on local warrants. THEFT – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of iPhone charger taken today from a customer. ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of semi-truck swerving over both lines. DRUGS – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of drugs found on casino floor. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Lookout Rd., report that subjects may be going to residence they should not to be going to. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – LeClerc Rd. N., report that dog is barking and acting crazy. DRUGS – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of drug kit, needles, 4-5 grams heroine, meth, marijuana. Thursday, Feb. 7 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Scotia Rd., report of male wandering in area since this morning. HARASSMENT – Metaline Falls area, respondent reports receiving threats from subject. ARREST – S., Garden Ave., Ginger L. Bullock, 50, of Newport was arrested on a local warrant. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of vehicle parked on east side of lot, male starting with screwdriver. TRAFFIC OFFENSE – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of vehicle parked in handicapped spot with no placard. TRAFFIC HAZARD – Hwy. 2, report of large pieces of foam rubber in roadway. ACCIDENT – S. Union Ave., Newport, report that someone ran over the vacuum at the car wash. THEFT – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of gas drive off. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – W. Spruce St., complainant reports seeing flashlight looking around in garage behind house. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Main St., report of carbon monoxide detector beeping, respondent can’t reach it to check. SUSPICIOUS PERSON – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of suspicious person, possible vehicle prowl. ARREST – Joanne Patricia Williams, 24, of Nespelem was arrested on tribal charges. Friday, Feb. 8 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Hwy. 2, report of vehicle parked outside gate. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Calispell Ave., report of threatening message in bathrooms at school. ERRTIC DRIVER – Hwy. 20, report of Subaru Forester driving erratically. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Green Rd., report of black SUV sitting in parking lot, subjects inside smoking something. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE – Hwy. 2, report possible stolen vehicle.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Pend Oreille Cemetery No. 1: 8:15 a.m. - County Courthouse in Newport Pend Oreille Conservation District Board: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Control Board: 2 p.m. Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Newport Forestry Forum: 5-7:30 p.m. - Ag Trade Center, Colville Bonner County Democrats: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Port of Pend Oreille Commissioners: 9 a.m. - 1981 Black Road, Usk MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Pend Oreille Fire District No. 8 Board: 7 p.m. - Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Admin-

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ACCIDENT – Willms Rd., report of two-vehicle accident. BURGLARY – W. 7th St., report of possible break-in. ARREST – Joseph Henry Cushman, 43, Newport was arrested for driving under the influence. Saturday, Feb. 9 ARREST – S. Newport Ave., Ruben D. Lopez, 45, of Newport was arrested on an out of county felony warrant. POSSIBLE DUI – S. Warren Ave., report that pickup driver has beer. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Hwy. 31 ARREST – David Lawrence Hill, 39, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence. Sunday, Feb. 10 TRESPASSING – E. 5th Ave., report that male subject who was trespassed from property is back. SUSPICIOUS PERSON – W. 1st St., Newport, report that male subject is waiving his arms around talking to himself and walking out into the middle of the road. TRAFFIC OFFENSE – Conklin Meadows Rd., Newport, report that male subject in a white pickup tried to run complainant off the road. DECEASED PERSON – River Rd., Usk, report that male is unable to breathe and unable to talk. HOMICIDE – Juanita Lane, Elk, report of female stabbed in chest. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – Hwy. 2, person says it sounds like someone is beating up the neighbor, can hear yelling and a thumping noise.

WEST BONNER COUNTY Monday, Feb. 4 VEHICLE THEFT – Hwy. 41, Blanchard Tuesday, Feb. 5 THEFT – Hwy. 2, Priest River ACCIDENT – LeClerc Rd. and Langille Canyon Rd., Oldtown Wednesday, Feb. 6 No reportable incidents Thursday, Feb. 7 ASSAULT – Settlement Rd., Priest River SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Harriet St., Priest River, deputy assisted Priest River Police with a suspicious male at the school. Friday, Feb. 8 RECKLESS DRIVING – Hwy., 2, Priest River HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, Oldtown ARREST – Fiedler Lane, Oldtown, Colton Wylie, 22, of Oldtown, was arrested for domestic battery, attempted strangulation, aggravated assault and injury to a child. BURGLARY – Valley St., Oldtown Saturday, Feb. 9 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE – Hwy. 41, Oldtown, A Newport woman was cited and released for soliciting a ride on a public highway and charges are pending for on a Newport man for felony possession of a controlled substance. HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS – Hooper Lane, Oldtown Sunday, Feb. 10 ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, Oldtown

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istrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices Cusick School Board: 3:30 p.m. Cusick High School Library Newport City Council: 6 p.m. Newport City Hall Priest River City Council: 6 p.m. Priest River City Hall West Pend Oreille Fire District Board: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Station on Highway 57

Property Rights Council: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. - Various Locations Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station

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Personals Help Wanted Business Services Work Wanted Lost and Found Child Care & Preschool Business Oportunities Misc. For Sale Washington Statewide Advertising 10 Rentals Wanted 11 Housing For Rent 12 Storage For Rent 13 Real Estate For Sale

HELP WANTED

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Real Estate Wanted Mobile/Mfg. Homes Commercial Property Yard Sale Misc. Wanted Boats & Motors Cars & Trucks Motorcycles Recreational Vehicles Machinery, Tractors Logging Timber Farm & Ranch Animals for Sale Notices

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USK GENERAL STORE Usk, Washington. Cook for Burger Hut. Apply within. Applications, resume and work references required. Any questions (509) 6716304. Ask for Debbie. (1-3p)

Please submit A City of Priest River application, resume and any other supporting documents to the City of Priest River by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013. Full-time salary range is $23,316.80 to $25,729.60 DOE Part-time salary range is $11,658.40 to $12,864.80 DOE Short of cash; long on “Stuff?” Advertise in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. Call (509) 447-2433 for full details.

Get fast relief for an upset budget with The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. They work for others; they’ll work for you! Call (509) 447-2433.

We charge 10% or a minimum of $200

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2008 Ford F150 4x4 XLT $21,995 2006 Ford Expedition 4x4 $12,995

1-425-562-4002 PRIEST RIVER AREA 2 bedroom, 1 bath on fenced city lot. Full basement. $650/ month plus deposit. Call John (208) 610-5051. (41-tf) MOBILE HOME For rent. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, washer dryer $425.00 month plus utilities, deposit $350. Pet deposit $200.00, 406 1/2 Houghton Street, Ione, Washington. (509) 442-3147. (52-3p) 2 BEDROOM 2 bath mobile between Priest River and Newport. No pets. $425/ month plus $425 deposit. (208) 6609271. (1-tf) 1200 SQUARE FEET 2 bedroom, 1 bath. First plus deposit, includes water/ sewer/ garbage. Priest River. (208) 448-1823.(1-tf) DOUBLEWIDE 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car garage, office, Pend Oreille River lot 12 miles north of Newport. $700/ month plus $600 deposit. Sewer and water paid. No smoking, no pets. (509) 447-4629. (1-3) TWO BEDROOM Apartment, Newport. Laminate floors in living room & kitchen. Utilities paid. $450/ month $300 deposit. (509) 589-0750. (1-3p) OLDTOWN 3 bedroom, 1 bath, fenced yard, storage shed. $650/ month (509) 671-7746. (1-4p)

TENANTS...

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STORAGE FOR RENT

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Lic. # FOGLEPS095L4

(509) 447-0119 Enter at Hwy 41 and 1st Street

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Engineered Roof & Floor Trusses Bill • Ed • Marcus • Ted • Jeff

Office (208) 267-7471 1-800-269-7471

HOUSING FOR RENT

3 BEDROOM TRAILER No pets. Lazy Acres Trailer Park. Newport. (208) 4374502. (7-tf) PRIEST RIVER AREA 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 40 private acres. $800/ month plus damage. Call John (208) 610-5051. (41tf) Read The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

NEWPORT 319 South Cass. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 kitchens, attached garage, one storage shed/ garage. Newly refinished wood floors, newly painted inside and out. Asking $98,500.00. (509) 445-1153. (2-3p) Place your classified or display ad with The Miner and it will appear in both newspapers - The Newport Miner (Pend Oreille County) and The Gem State Miner (West Bonner County). All for one good price. Call (509) 447-2433 for details. Miner want ads work.

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The City of Priest River currently has two openings for the position of Maintenance Worker I. One position will be full-time and one position will be part-time. All persons interested in this position should request an application form and job description from Priest River City Hall at 208-448-2123, on our website at www.priestriver-id.gov, or by email: lknoles@priestriver-id.gov

LOGGING TIMBER

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HELP WANTED

LOGGING TIMBER

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C ARS AND TRUCKS

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1 Bedroom Apartments Income Limits Apply

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HOUSING FOR RENT

Kaniksu Village Apartments

Full-time position available. Must be an Idaho-licensed nurse with at least two years of longterm care experience. Will work Monday through Friday and occasional weekends in admissions. We offer great pay and benefits in a team-oriented environment.

[West Bonner County]

Acceptability

RESIDENT CARE MANAGER Life Care Center of Sandpoint

[Pend Oreille County]

and GEM

HELP WANTED

Jasper Post Mill, Inc.

71k Miles

2001 Toyota Tundra 4x4 S$8,495 OLD ExCab w/Canopy

1977 Harley Davidson

$4,995

Motorcycle

2002 Buick Century 4D 1980 Chev 1 ton 4x4

$3,995 $3,995

flat bed dually with snowplow and dump bed

1996 Toyota Camry 1993 Ford F150 4x4 6cyl, Stick

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WASHINGTON STATEWIDE ADS ADOPTION

ADOPT -- A Beautiful Lake House, Love & Laughter, TV exec, Nurturing Family years for 1st baby. Expenses paid. Jill 1-800379-8418 EDUCATION/CAREER TRAINING ATTEND COLLEGE online from home. *Medical *Business *Criminal Justice. *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified.. Call 866-483-4429. www. CenturaOnline.com EVENTS-FESTIVALS EARLY BIRD Automobile, Antique and Collectible Swap Meet. Puyallup Fairgrounds, February 16 & 17, Saturday 8-5, Sunday 9-3, admission $5.00. For information call 1 (253) 863-6211

Resource Manager 509-675-3472 or

James Sheck

Buying B i llodge d pole pine. . . Top Prices Paid on 6” & Smaller in Diameter

$3,495 $2,995

1984 Ford Bronco ll 4x4 $2,495 1989 Acura Legend $2,495 1986 Chev Van $995

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WASHINGTON STATEWIDE ADS

ANNOUNCE your festival for only pennies. Four weeks to 2.7 million readers statewide for about $1,200. Call this newspaper or 1 (206) 634-3838 for more details.

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Office 509-738-4711 Fax 509-738-4716

WASHINGTON STATEWIDE ADS

CASH NOW for Good Notes, Top Dollar from Private investor. Yes, Bajillions Available for quality Contracts, Mortgages, Annuities, Inheritance. Receiving Payments? Call Skip Foss 1-800-637-3677 FOR SALE

LOCAL PRIVATE INVESTOR loans money on real estate equity. I loan on houses, raw land, commercial property and property development. Call Eric at (800) 563-3005. www.fossmortgage.com

ANGEL MADE Pies -- Jenny Hoff & Jeff Swartz 509-8933773. In support of A.L.S. Gifts-Valentine, Easter & Holidays. Delivered free in Spokane/ or shipped w/charge. Baked goods, pies -- Call for seasonal menu. Candy-Truffles, 3x10 gift box, $10. Home made by angels for angels with A.L.S. On Facebook friend us.

Get fast relief for an upset budget with The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. They work for others; they’ll work for you! Call (509) 447-2433.

Short of cash; long on “Stuff?” Advertise in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. Call (509) 447-2433 for full details.

FINANCIAL

WASHINGTON STATEWIDE ADS

FOR SALES MISCELLANEOUS SAWMILLS from only $3997.00 -- Make and Save Money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. com 1-800-578-1363 Ext. 300N HELP WANTED -DRIVERS GET ON the road fast! Immediate Openings! Top Pay, Full Benefits, CDLA, Hazmat, Doubles Required! Haney Truck Line. Call Now! 1-888-414-4467. www.gohaney.com GORDON TRUCKING Inc. CDL-A Drivers Needed. Dedicated & OTR Positions Available! Consistent Miles, Benefits, 401k & EOE. Sign On Bonus! Recruiters available 7 days/ wk! Call: 866-725-9669

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY

You too can Advertise Weekly for only $8.00 Call 447-2433 ATTORNEYS Law Office of Denise Stewart

Wills, Trusts, Probate, Medicaid, Business 301 S. Washington Ave., Suite A, Newport, WA (509) 447-3242

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

COUNSELING Molly Phillips, LICSW, CMHS, GMHS

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

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

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

Wayne Lemley, D.D.S.

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

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

HEALTH CLINICS Kaniksu Health Services Priest River Medical Clinic

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

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

Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy

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

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

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY Priest River Rehab Services

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

Core Physical Therapy

at Club Energy • Newport Loren Munson MSPT • (509) 671-3122 Monday thru Friday By Appointment

PODIATRIST -- FOOT SPECIALIST Douglas K. Monson, D.P.M.

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

PRINTING Printing & Design . . . at The Miner

We Have a Million Ideas for Our Customers! 421 S. Spokane, Newport -- 447-2433

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

N.E. Tri County Health District 447-3131 -- 1-800-873-6162 605 Highway 20, Newport

REAL ESTATE Richard Bockemuehl

Century 21 Beutler - Waterfront Office (509) 321-1121 • Cell (509) 951-4390

| FEBRUARY 13, 2013

WASHINGTON STATEWIDE ADS

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Your Right to Know

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

COLFAX -- RIVERFRONT. 9 acres was $75,000 now only $39,500. Lender Repo sale. Beautiful valley views, quiet country road with electric. Excellent financing provided. Call UTR 1-888-326-9048.

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THE MINER

201315 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE No. 10-2-15445-6 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION [RCW 4.28.110] RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., BANK OF AMERICA, NA., successor by merger to BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP

F K A C O U N T RY W I D E HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, and FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiffs, v. JOHN LANHAM and HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLES LANHAM, Defendants. The State of Washington to the said defendant HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLES LANHAM:

PU B LI C

You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 16th day of January, 2013, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of plaintiffs Recontrust Company, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, and Federal National Mortgage Association and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiffs at her office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you ac-

N OT I C E S

cording to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. A lawsuit has been started against you in the Superior Court of Pend Oreille County by plaintiffs Recontrust Company, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, and Federal National Mortgage Association for declaratory relief and to quiet title in Plaintiff’s favor in the property commonly known as 4961 North Shore Diamond Lake Road, Newport, Washington 99156. DATED this 16th day of January, 2013. ROUTH CRABTREE OLSEN, P.S. Kathleen Allen, WSBA

No. 19655 Attorney for Plaintiffs Published in The Newport Miner January 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13 and 20, 2013. (50-6)

_________________ 201305 LEGAL NOTICE BOARD VACANCY The Port of Pend Oreille Board of Commissioners is accepting applications to fill the vacancy in District 3. Applicants must be registered voters in the County and reside in District 3. Interested citizens are asked to contact the Port office in person, by mail or telephone to receive the application process information. The inquiry/

application process will be closed at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 25th. Interviews will take place at the Port’s regular meeting in the Port office on March 28th. Contact: Port of Pend Oreille, 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180 or Kelly Driver (509) 445-1090. /s/ Kelly J. Driver Kelly J. Driver, Manager Published in The Newport Miner February 6 and 13, 2013. (1-2)

_________________ 201319 LEGAL NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE CHANGE IN MEETING CONTINUED ON 7B

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Give your important Business Message 100% Market Coverage in 3 publications for only $14.50 a week

Accounting/Tax Service

Animal Boarding

218 High St. Priest River, ID 208-448-2941

Automotive

Licensed in Washington and Idaho Specializing in Social Security & Personal Injury FREE Initial Consultation

Professional Dog & Cat Grooming Dog & Cat Boarding and Daycare “Your Pets Home Away From Home” 1335 HWY. 2 EAST, OLDTOWN, ID

50%

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10 Minute Oil Change

No Appointment Necessary Free Vacuum & Window Wash

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We Offer: • Brakes • Engine • Air Conditioning Performance • Oil Changes • Electronics • Engine Repair • Diagnostics • Transmission • Steering & Repair Suspension • Full Service • Exhaust Service Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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Hwy. 2, South of Newport

40 High St., Priest River, ID 208-448-0112

Concrete

Construction

Digital Photos

Dog Boarding

Spokane Rock Products

CLARK CONSTRUCTION

On Budget On Time EVERY TIME!

Do-It-Yourself Digital Photo Center 4x6 30¢ 5x7 79¢ 8x10 $249 CD $149

CHANDREA FARMS

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Elk, Washington

#1 Home Builder in Newport.

41 Homes built in the city since 1974

509-447-5209 or (509) 671-0171 Lic. # CLARKC*110CG

(509) 292-2200

Owners Bob & Jane Clark

Equipment

Flood Services

BONNER SAW & POWER EQUIPMENT

Open: Tuesday - Friday 8:30-5:30 Saturday 8:30-2:00 Closed Sunday & Monday

Model Home By Appointment

WATER

CLEAN-UP DRY OUT RESTORE

Floors & More, Inc Husqvarna • Jonsered and Echo Chain Saws 682 High St., Priest River (208) 448-1522

Inc.

Custom Homes

Kevin Johnson 24/7 Emergency Service 208-255-9580

Specializing in Custom & Log Home Construction “Lodge Logs” Log Home Dealer Foundations, Framing, Siding, Roofing, Decks, ETC. www.dependable-contracting.com

Jim 208-660-9131 ID#RCE-1494

WA #DEPENCI913N4

Flood Services

HOUSE FLOODED - BROKEN PIPE?

Flood Dryout Services Mold Inspection & Remediation Remodeling & Repairs Friendly Pre Purchase Home Inspections Insurance Claims Consulting Brooks Swanson (CMI) (CMRC) General Contractor RCT-13983 ALLAMA5940N5

(208) 448-2950

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AMERICAN SERVICES

Glass

Health Foods

Heating/AC

Priest River Glass

MOUNTAIN HARVEST HEALTH FOODS

Rob’s Heating & Cooling

Commercial • Residential

Priest River

Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED WA & ID

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Painting

Plumbing

LIBERTY PAINTING

KARDOS

Conscientious & Reliable

Interior Exterior Repaints New Construction Licensed in WA & ID

Larry Liberty (208) 437-3353

Veterinarian

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

217 N State Ave. Oldtown, ID

Printing

Printing & Design at the Miner Layout Services to Full Color Printing

509-671-7855 Lic#KARDOP*051K6 KARDOTS055NB

Journeyman Plumber Senior &Vet Discounts

Well Drilling

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR Quality veterinary care for your pets and barnyard friends.

(208) 610-5747 (208) 437-0174

Well Drilling & Pump Service Since 1964

Bus: 208-437-4168 Cell: 208-946-6944 stevepitts@verizon.net

“Where our High Standards Meet Yours” Corner of Hwy 2 & Spokane Ave. (509) 447-2433

Now Paying Top Dollar for your junkers Cars • Trucks • Machinery

TERI-FIC AUTO SALVAGE Newport (509) 447-2487 Chewelah (509) 935-4095

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Electrical Services

RCE

River City Electrical

Quality Electrical Services at affordable prices

FREE Estimates Matt Dahlin

Event Planning/Rentals

Alluring Events Sarah Webb Complete Event

• Coordination • Rentals • Linens • Chair Covers • Creative Design • Fresh Floral

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Florist Florist

Florist

Fuel

Floral

Traditions

208-448-2611 866-973-7673 Priest River

Flowers Plants Chocolates Balloons Tuxedos Gifts

Newport

Floral Plants Gifts Home Decor

Fleur de Lis Floral & Home

125 N. Washington Ave., Newport

509-447-4416

Heating/AC YOUR HEATING COOLING & REFRIGERATION EXPERTS RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Carrier

• Furnaces • Radiant Heat

Wood Stoves - Gas Stoves - Pellet Stoves & Oil Furnaces Available • We Service All Major Brands • Air Leakage Testing Available

Installations • Service Free Quotes

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Heating/AC Complete Heating, Cooling & Duct Systems

Gas Fireplaces & Inserts

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24 Hour Service: 509-671-6952

Priest River

Recycling

Storage

CASH REWARD LEAD ES C I R P P O T BRASS PAID COPPER ALUMINUM STAINLESS STEEL ACTION Recycling/ Phoenix Metals, Inc. E. 911 Marietta (East of Hamilton) (509) 483-4094 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wrecking Yard

Cliff McDermeit 23810 E. Blanchard Rd., Newport

Cell 509-710-8939

• Heat Pumps • Geothermal

WINDSHIELDS WHILE-U-WAIT

Operating Since 1980 Professional, Experienced, Friendly Service Clean, Inspect, Masonry Repair Licensed and Bonded

“Our Variety Shows”

OWNER/INSTALLER/ SERVICE • Natural & Organic Foods • Herbs, Vitamins & Supplements • Organic Juices & Smoothies

Mon-Fri. 7-5 Sat 8-12

Ben Franklin

Dog Boarding & Training Family Atmosphere

Chimney Sweep

Jake’s Chimney Sweep

Attorney at Law

(208) 437-0224

Concrete • Sand • Gravel

Carpet

Dustin Deissner

Office Services • Affordable Tax Service • Any Size Business • Bookkeeping • Payroll, Taxes

Attorney

PRIEST RIVER FAMILY OIL

Delivering Propane & Fuel to All of Pend Oreille & Bonner Counties! Call us today!

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5 Sizes

Resident Manager Highway 57 ~ 1 1/2 Miles from Hwy. 2 (208) 448-1273

Propane, Lubricants, Filters and Fuel Additives Available On-Site

2459 Hwy.2 • Oldtown

218 Cedar St. Priest River, ID 208-448-1812

Home Loans

Internet

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EVERYTHING INTERNET

Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS 114135

• VA • FHA • USDA

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WiFi - $36.95/Month Dial UP - Web Services Internet Telephone No contract required (509) 447-3067 or 1-888-800-POVN (7686)

Toilets - Portable

Veterinary

Excess

PEND OREILLE VETERINARY CLINIC

Portable Service

PRIEST RIVER MINI STORAGE

24 hr. Commercial/Public Card Lock Fuels INCLUDE: • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline HOME DELIVERIES INCLUDE: • Stove Oil • Furnace Oil • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline

Portable Chemical Toilets 2654 E. Hwy 2 • Oldtown, ID Rent by the day, week, biweekly, month

(208) 448-2290

(208) 437-2145 Small & Large Animal Medicine & Surgery Brian Dockins DVM

DON’T MISS A CUSTOMER! Give your important Business Message 100% Market Coverage in 3 publications • NEWPORT MINER • GEM STATE MINER • MINER EXTRA

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THE MINER

CONTINUED FROM 6B DATES The Port of Pend Oreille Board of Commissioners meetings for March and April have been changed to the following dates: March 28th and April 11th. Both meetings will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be held at the Port office located at 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. /s/ Kelly J. Driver Kelly J. Driver, Manager Published in The Newport Miner February 6 and 13, 2013. (1-2)

_________________ 201334 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille Conservation District Board of Supervisors hereby informs the voting public that the incumbent has been re-elected to the currently open seat by reason of being the only person filing for the position by the filing deadline. Therefore, no poll site, absentee balloting or mail balloting will be performed pursuant to WAC 135-110-370. For further information, please contact the District at 509447-5370 Published in The Newport Miner February 6 and 13, 2013. (1-2)

_________________ 201336 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Case No. 13-4-00003-6 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS In. Re. The Estate of Doyle H. Hunt, Deceased. Probate Notice to Creditors (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal repre-

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

sentative of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitation, serve their claims on the personal representative or the attorneys of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 and 11.40.013, the, claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to the claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. Date of filing copy of 1/30/13 Date of first publication 2/6/13. /s/Donald H. Hunt Donald H. Hunt c/o Douglas D. Lambarth P.O. Box 366 Newport, WA 99156 509-447-3036 Published in The Newport Miner February 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2013. (1-4)

_________________ 201339 PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Metaline will hold a public hearing at 6:45pm, February 13, 2013 for the purpose of Performance Assessment of the CDBG Planning-Only Grant. Regular meeting to follow at 7pm. 101 Housing Drive, Metaline. E. Diane Brown City Clerk/Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner February 6 and 13, 2013. (1-2)

_________________ 201341 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7037.79596 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Grantee: Paul R. Brush and Robin M. Brush, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2005 0282062 Tax Parcel ID No.: 423712 41 0001 Abbreviated Legal: 3-70 F2 C3 N 495 FT OF N1\2NE1\4SE1\4 12-37-42 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT D E L AY. C O N TA C T A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commis-

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sion Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877894-4663). Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_ foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=s earch&searchstate=WA&f ilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear. I. On March 15, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Pend Oreille, State of Washington: The North 495 feet of the North half of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 37 North, Range 42 E.W.M., Pend Oreille County, Washington. Commonly known as: 1361 Greenhouse Road Ione, WA 99139 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 07/06/05, recorded on 07/12/05, under Auditor’s File No. 2005 0282062, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Paul R. Brush and Robin M. Brush, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Frontier Title & Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. “MERS” as nominee for Mountain West Bank, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. “MERS” as nominee for Mountain West Bank, its successors and assigns to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under A u d i t o r ’s F i l e N o . 20120311700. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 11/07/2012 Monthly Payments $27,756.10 Late Charges $1,078.82 Lender’s Fees & Costs $0.00 Total Arrearage $28,834.92 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $775.00 Title Repor t $673.58 Statutory Mailings $30.90 Recording Costs $31.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,580.48 Total

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Amount Due: $30,415.40 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $182,269.93, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 03/01/11, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on March 15, 2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 03/04/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 03/04/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 03/04/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Paul R. Brush 1361 Greenhouse Road Ione, WA 99139 Paul R. Brush P.O. Box 934 Ione, WA 99139 Paul R. Brush P.O. Box 784 Kittredge, CO 80457-0784 Robin M. Brush 1361 Greenhouse Road Ione, WA 99139 Robin M. Brush P.O. Box 934 Ione, WA 99139 Robin M. Brush P.O. Box 784 Kittredge, CO 80457-0784 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 05/14/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 05/14/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest ju-

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nior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www. USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 11/07/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7037.79596) 1002.215876File No. Published in The Newport Miner February 13 and March 6, 2013. (2, 5)

_________________ 201342 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7021.28129 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Bank of America, N.A. Grantee: Margaret M. Honaker, a single person Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 20080298187 Tax Parcel ID No.: 453113578022 (16134) Abbreviated Legal: W1/2 LOT 9, ALL LOT 10, BLK 4, BLACKWELL’S ADDN TO THE TOWN OF NEWPORT Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT D E L AY. C O N TA C T A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877894-4663). Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_ foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=s earch&searchstate=WA&f ilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear. I. On March 15, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Pend Oreille, State of Washington: The West half of Lot 9 and all of Lot 10, Block 4 Blackwell’s

Addition to the Town of Newport, according to the recorded plat thereof, Pend Oreille County, Washington. Commonly known as: 718 West First Street Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 07/07/08, recorded on 07/15/08, under Auditor’s File No. 2008-0298187, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Margaret M. Honaker, a single woman, as Grantor, to United General Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Paramount Equity Mortgage, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Paramount Equity Mortgage, its successors and assigns to Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under A u d i t o r ’s F i l e N o . 20110308703. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 11/07/2012 Monthly Payments $33,612.38 Late Charges $1,633.57 Lender’s Fees & Costs $260.00 Total Arrearage $35,505.95 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $420.00 Statutory Mailings $58.40 Recording Costs $66.00 Postings $470.00 Sale Costs $912.25 Total Costs $1,926.65 Total Amount Due: $37,432.60 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $107,217.82, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 03/01/09, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on March 15, 2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 03/04/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 03/04/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 03/04/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the

entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Margaret M. Honaker 718 West First Street Newport, WA 99156 Margaret M. Honaker P.O. Box 233 Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Margaret M. Honaker 718 West First Street Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Margaret M. Honaker P.O. Box 233 Newport, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 01/06/11, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 01/06/11 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www. USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 11/07/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Winston Khan (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7021.28129) 1002.181976File No.

Published in The Newport Miner February 13 and March 6, 2013. (2, 5) _______________________ 201344 CALL FOR BIDS ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMERS CONTRACT NO. 13-007 Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, Washington, hereby solicits sealed bids for the following electrical transformers: 25, 25 kVA, Type II single-phase padmount transformers 25, 37.5 kVA Conventional single-phase over-

head transformers 25, 25 kVA Conventional single-phase overhead transformers 25, 15 kVA Conventional single-phase overhead transformers 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 2:30 p.m., March 5, 2013. 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. Published in The Newport Miner February 13, 2013. (2)

_________________ 201345 PUBLIC NOTICE Opportunity to Comment on East West Access Around Continental Mountain Project The U.S. Border Patrol, Spokane Sector (CBP) in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service is proposing a project in the Continental Mountain area of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests within the Bonners Ferry and Priest Lake Ranger Districts. The main project objective is to provide safe east-west access to this section of the United States and Canadian border across the Selkirk Mountains. This area is managed by the Idaho Panhandle National Forests (Forest Service). CBP is proposing to reconstruct an approximately 5.6-mile section of the existing Bog Creek Road between Forest Road (FR) 1013 and FR 2450 within the Blue-Grass Bear Management Unit of the Selkirk Grizzly Bear Recovery Zone. For more information on the project visit the website www.cbp. gov/xp/cgov/border_security/ti/ti_projects/ew_aacm. xml. The CBP and Forest Service expect to prepare an environmental document in conformance with the National Environmental Policy Act for the proposed action. This notice initiates the scoping process by inviting comments from the public and interested agencies on the proposed project to help identify issues and alternatives to be examined in the environmental document. The 30-day scoping period for this proposed action begins February 6, 2013, and closes on March 8, 2013. Submit written comments to East West Access Around Continental Mountain, P.O. Box 843, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86002-0843. Electronic comments may be submitted to E-WAccessContinentalMtn@cbp.dhs.gov. Please indicate the name of the project East-West Access Around Continental Mountain on the subject line. Open houses to present the proposed project, answer questions, and accept public comment will be held in the following locations: February 20, 2013 at the Kootenai River Inn Casino, 7169 Plaza St. Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and February 21, 2013 at the Hills Resort, 4777 West Lakeshore Road, Priest Lake, Idaho. Meetings will take place between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. with a short presentation on the project at 5:30 p.m. For further information regarding this proposal, please contact CBP representative, Barry Woelfel, at (509) 446-1037 or Barry.R.Woelfel@cbp.dhs. CONTINUED ON 8B

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 7:30 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Family History Center Open House: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints, Priest River Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Blanchard Library Weight Watchers: 11 a.m. Weigh in and 11:30 to Noon meeting

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FROM PAGE 2B Selkirk (8-13, 5-7) Wellpinit (11-11, 6-4)

- Camas Center for Community Wellness, Usk Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Home and Community Educators Diamond Lake Club: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Priest River TOPS: 6 p.m. - Priest River Free Methodist Church Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-665-5921 for locations Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House in Newport

7 9 6 6 – 28 14 9 19 16 – 58

Selkirk: Couch 15, Rick 0, Curran 0, Jensen 0, Kotzian 4, McAnerin 0, Reiber 9, Grass 0, Shafer 0. Wellpinit: Antone 0, Antone 22, Colvin 16, Colvin 0, Flett 9, Flett 0, Kieffer 5, Marcellay 2, Parr 2, Stearns 2, Wynecoop 0.

WRESTLING SATURDAY, FEB. 9 2B/1B Regional tournament at Reardan Team scoring: Liberty Bell 168, Lake Roosevelt 158, Selkirk 141.5, Kittitas 128, Reardan 127, Springdale 115, Pomeroy 106, White Swan 76, Almira/Coulee-Hartline 65, Wilbur-Creston 61, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 51.5, Colfax 49, Pateros 46, Liberty (Spangle) 38, Oroville 36, Garfield-Palouse 35, Northwest Christian 34, WaitsburgPrescott 31, Davenport 28, Republic 18, Tri-Cities Prep 14, St. John-Endicott 9. Championship finals: 106: Skelton (LB) p. Marin (Kit) 5:20. 113: Feltwell (Lib) d. Barney (Cfx) 7-1. 120: Osborn (Spr) d. Woodruff (LB) 11-8. 126: McMillan (LB) p. Alvarado (WS) 4:31. 132: Sorci (Rea) p. McMillan (LB) 2:49. 138: Maupin (Sel) p. Horn (LR) 0:50. 145: Gross (LR) p. Niezwaag (LRS) 5:49. 152: Eldred (Rea) d. Holden (Kit) 10-6. 160: Knauff (GP) p. Hoffman (Sel) 1:09. 170: Jenkins (Pom) md. Payne (ACH) 10-1. 182: Sax (Sel) d. Waters (LR) 3-0. 195: Martinez (Rea) d. Seylor (ACH) 3-1. 220: Reisdorph (Pom) p. Barkalu (Spr) 1:01. 285: Dixon (WC) p. Dituri (Spr) 0:37. Consolation finals: 106: Chantry (Sel) p. Jo. Smith (Oro) 2:06. 113: Weber (Kit) p. King (Pom) 4:27. 120: Marin (Kit) d. Pakootas (LR) 6-3. 126: Hafner (Lib) d. Cruz (Pat) 8-2. 132: Barajas (WS) d. Fink (LB) 3-1. 138: Fink (LB) d. Walling (Kit) 3-0. 145: Harris (NWC) d. Holston (LB) 3-2. 152: Ginter (Pat) md. James (Dav) 11-4. 160: Smith-Slaymaker (Pom) md. Fager (Spr) 192. 170: Haskins (Sel) d. Hylden (TCP) 6-2. 182: Hobbs (ACH) d. Clifner (MW) 7-0. 195: Compton (Cfx) d. Dickinson (Sel) 6-2. 220: Goble (LRS) p. Klingensmith (Rep) 0:40. 285: Newman (WP) won by injury default over Alejandre (LR). 5th/6th Place: 106: Stauffer (Dav) p. Ja. Smith (LR) 1:56. 113: Humiston (LB) won by injury default over Chantry (Sel). 120: Monaghan (LR) d. Askins (GP) 8-6. 126: Lillengreen (Rea) won by injury default over Williams (LR). 132: Gallego (Kit) d. Sims (Rea) 5-2.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center BASIC Meeting: 10 a.m. - Blanchard Community Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library 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 Story Time: 1 p.m. - Newport

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138: Newton (SJE) d. Anderson (Rea) 11-10. 145: Ginter (Pat) p. Hyer (Pom) 1:09. 152: Alford (NWC) d. Torres (WS) 8-3. 160: Hillman (WC) d. McCleary (ACH) 6-2. 170: Anderson (WC) d. Robinson (Oro) 7-3. 182: Lord (Cfx) d. Hill (WC) 2-0. 195: Walker (WS) d. Sungalu (Spr) 11-6. 220: McClure (LR) p. Morgan (Kit) 1:30. 285: Acord (LB) d. Hawks (LRS) 10-6.

TRAP SHOOTING Sunday, Feb. 10, Week 6 Metaline Falls Gun Club 16-yard: Keith Enyeart 24, Lisa Enyeart 23, Warren Dunbar 23, Skip Luhr 22, Rob Kline 22. Ladies: Lisa Enyeart 23, Tiara Kline 22, Diane Luhr 18. Youth: Klayton Lyons 14, Brad Sargent 14, Calvin Petrich 12, Parker Jenkins 6. Handicap: Sam McGeorge 25, Rich Sargent 22, Keith Enyeart 21, Skip Luhr 20, Roy Linney 20, Rob Kline 20. Doubles: Rob Kline 41, Johan Mayrhofer 40, Rich Sargent 40, John Ross 41.

BOWLING Wednesday, Feb. 6 Lucky Ladies Team Turtles Country Lane Golden Girls Morning Glories Bling and Sparkles Stateline Tavern

Won 54 52 46 42.5 39.5 30

Lost 34 36 42 45.5 48.5 58

High game scratch: Pat Shields 186. High game handicap: Marcia York 226. High series scratch: Jackie Zorica 523. High series handicap: Sharon Smith 609. High team game scratch: Turtles 641. High team game handicap: Turtles 791. High team series scratch: Turtles 1,828. High team series handicap: Turtles 2,278. Converted splits: Darlene Dinwoodie 7-8, Janet Allison 3-10, Pat Shields 2-10, 5-6, Kim Gibbs 2-7, 3-10, Shirley Ownbey 4-7-9-10, Cathy Norenberg 5-6, 6-7-10.

Wednesday Night Loopers Team

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

323.5 322.5 320.5 298 296.5 294.5 273.5 266

276.5 277.5 279.5 302 303.5 305.5 326.5 334

High scratch game: Gary Wilkinson 245. High handicap game: Gary Wilkinson 288. High scratch series: Ron Rickett 612. High handicap series: Larry Burnham 693. High team scratch game: McCroskey Defense 1,032. High handicap game: McCroskey Defense 1,149. High team scratch series: McCroskey Defense 2,624. High handicap series: OK Lanes 3,068. Splits: Pat Shields 6-7, Pinky Ownbey 4-7-9.

THURSDAY, FEB. 7 Thursday Niters Team OH $#!+ OK Lanes Wilkinson Rental Country Lane Plain Nasty’s Club Rio Pooch Parlor 4 Amigos Wanna Bees

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Library After School Readers Club: 3 p.m. Priest River Library Family Movie Night: 5:30-8 p.m. Newport Library Celebrate Recovery: 5:30 p.m. 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown, House of the Lord Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 No School for Priest River: Teacher Work Day Blanchard TOPS: 8:30-10 a.m. Blanchard Community Church PRM-Advocates for Women: 9:30-11 a.m. - Cornerstone Mall, Oldtown Watercolor Basics and Beyond Class: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport RiverWriters Creative Writing Group: 11 a.m. - Priest River Library Davis Lake Grange: Noon - Davis Lake Grange Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - Priest River VFW Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Priest River.

|| Won 56 51.5 45.5 43.5 42.5 40 37 36

Lost 32 36.5 42.5 44.5 45.5 48 51 52

High score game team: OK Lanes 756. High handicap game team: OK Lanes 914. High score series team: OK Lanes 1,992. High handicap series team: OK Lanes 2,466. High score game: Charles Marsh 214, Pam Nichols 184. High handicap game: Jim Goss 248, Brenda Bushby 240. High score series: Rod Hilden 578, Pam Nichols 533. High handicap series: Rod Hilden 662, Pam Nichols 659. Converted splits: Shirley Ownbey 4-5-7, Gary Wilkinson 3-10, Larry Burnham 4-5, Charles Marsh 6-7-10, Ralph LeGrand 4-5, 4-9, Jan Edgar 4-7-10, Cathy Norenberg 3-10, 2-7-8, Karen Batsch 5-10, Patti Almond 4-5-7, Manny Melendez 2-7, Ray Almond 5-7, Mel Logan 2-7, 2-7.

CONTINUED FROM 7B gov. Published in The Newport Miner February 13, 2013. (2)

_______________ 201348 PUBLIC NOTICE Sacheen Lake Water and Sewer District, Sheila Pearman, District Manager, 8272 Fertile Valley Rd Newport, WA 99156, is seeking coverage un-

Call Jan 208-946-6131 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 VFW Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. - 112 Larch St., Priest River Women’s AA: 9:30 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Athol American Legion Post 149 Bingo: 1 p.m. - Post 149 Dominos: 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport ‘Howard’s Follies’: 3 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport Newport Youth: 4 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 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

PU B LI C der the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Sacheen Lake LID #3 Wastewater Collection and Treatment Project 2013, is located at 8272 Fertile Valley Road, Newport in Pend Oreille county. This project involves 30 acres of soil disturbance for Utilities construction activities. Stormwater may be discharged to Sacheen Lake and Deer Creek.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Blanchard Spinners: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Kinship Caregivers Foster Parent Support Group: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital Families For Kids and DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Session: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church Soroptimist International of Newport Social Meeting: 1212:30 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church Priest River Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting: 5:30 p.m. - Rotating Restaurants Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Overeaters Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church, Newport, use back entrance Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Belly Dance Fitness: 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Bingo: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

N OT I C E S Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the

|| project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 Published in The Newport Miner February 13 and 20, 2013. (2-2)