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Planning Commission’s plans wait in the wings By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner
NEWPORT – There could be some changes to how Pend Oreille County handles conditional use permits, when the Pend Oreille Planning Commission can get together to discuss the subject. Those changes could include switching conditional use permitting from administrative approval to permits being approved by the planning commission, accompanied with a public hearing. According to District No. 1 planning commissioner Norris Boyd, that’s just a proposal at this point. “It’s just something that we’re looking at, we haven’t decided anything official yet,” Boyd said. “Besides, we have to get together first.” The commission, made up of nine appointed volunteers (three from each district), hasn’t met in two months. The January meeting was canceled due to a legal notice regarding the meeting not making it to the newspaper in time for deadline, and February’s meeting scheduled Feb. 13 in Cusick, was canceled because of lack of a quorum. According to the planning commission’s bylaws, a quorum consists of five members being present at a meeting in order to discuss official business. “Since the Planning Commission members are volunteers, I would prefer not to single them out for
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Smelter protest makes presence known About 100 protestors from Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties marched to oppose the proposed HiTest silicon smelter Saturday, Feb. 24. The procession walked up Union Street and down Washington Street, stopping outside of the PUD building. Citizens Against Newport Silicon Smelter (CANSS) organized the march.
Washington state moves closer to bump stock ban
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By Taylor McAvoy
‘Turning over rocks’
WNPA Olympia News Bureau
OLYMPIA – A bill that would ban bump stocks, a device that increases a weapon’s rate of fire, is a step closer to becoming law in Washington state. SB 5992 passed the House of Representatives 56-41 on Friday, Feb. 23, largely along party lines. The bill passed in the Senate 29-20 on Jan. 25. All three 7th District legislators – Sen. Shelly Short, R-
Priest River looks at funding options By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner
PRIEST RIVER – Water, sidewalks and the downtown were some of the topics tackled at the Feb. 20 Priest River City Council meeting. In a possible cost saving effort, Mayor Jim Martin said he and department heads met with Welch Comer Engineers of Coeur d’Alene last Tuesday to look at replacing a backup 1 million gallon reservoir with a smaller one. It was determined at the meeting that a 400,000 reservoir could serve the requirements of updating Priest River’s water system, a project that began in 2009 to bring the city’s water system into compliance with Idaho State drinking water standards. “It obviously would be beneficial to the city if we could fulfill our requirements to the updated water system and potentially save money doing so,” Martin said. Welch Comer will work with Priest River Public Works to reevaluate the city’s needs and the potential cost savings of a smaller tank. Over $5.8 million has been invested in the city’s water system between 2009 and 2014 via a 2009 revenue bond. The 1 million water tank is a backup for the city’s water system. It was determined to be in need of major repairs, if not a full replacement in recent months.
Addy, Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, and Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, R-Republic voted against the ban. The votes came in the wake of a school shooting in Parkland, Fla., last week in which 17 people were killed at a high school. Since then, Parkland students have traveled to their state capital to lobby for further gun regulations. The conversation about bump stocks ignited across the country after a shooting at a country music concert in Las Vegas that killed 58
people. While lawmakers addressed national news, state tragedies weighed heavy on their minds. Representative Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, said she was a counselor responding to a shooting at Marysville Pilchuck High school on Oct. 24, 2014, when four students were killed before the gunman fatally shot himself. “I know this isn’t going to make everything right but it is a step in See Bump Stock, 7A
McLain balances family, job, school board By Don Gronning Of The Miner
PRIEST RIVER – Drew McLain is a busy man. He works full time as Priest River’s Police Chief, has a family with three children and serves as vice chairman of the West Bonner County School District Board of Trustees. But long before he had a family or served on the school board or even lived in Idaho, McLain knew he wanted to be a policeman. “I knew at age 5 what I wanted to do,” McLain, now 39, said. He watched the movie “Police Acad-
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emy,” and was sold, he said. “I thought it was funny,” he said. Watching it years later, he said he thought it was even funnier, as now he understood some of the jokes aimed at adults. He spent his early years in Glendale, Ariz., before moving at age 16 to Ritzville to live with his grandmother. He spent his last two years of high school at Ritzville, where he played football and wrestled, as well as participating in theater. He graduated in 1997. He had a friend whose father was a Washington State Patrol trooper, so McLain asked to go on a
ride along, accompanying the trooper on a shift. The high-speed chase they got engaged in cemented McLain’s desire to work in law enforcement. A stolen car from Spokane was coming down 1-90 towards Ritzville. “(The trooper) asked me if I knew how to load a shotgun,” McLain remembers. McLain said yes. The trooper laid down spike strips for the car and the whole thing came to an end without McLain having to load the shotgun. But for the teenager, it was all pretty exciting. McLain attended Wash-
ington State University, graduating with a bachelors degree in criminal justice. He worked as a Whitman County reserve sheriff’s deputy while he was in school. When he graduated WSU, he went to work as a corrections officer at the Adams County Jail back in Ritzville. From there he went to Yakima, where he worked as a corrections officer for Yakima County. He made good money, more than he makes as Priest River Police Chief, but he hated the job and moved to See McLain, 2A
B r i e f ly Newport set to grow police department NEWPORT – The Newport City Council approved funding to hire two police officers, at a council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20. The 2018 budget was amended to move $205,500 from reserves to current expense in order to hire the officers, and purchase training and supplies for them. Mayor Shirley Sands said the city isn’t far from where they want to be financially, but they need to put the brakes on spending after this allocation, “and see where we’re at.”
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Public invited to Lenten Soup Suppers NEWPORT – After nearly three decades, Newport’s Lenten Soup Suppers are going strong. Sponsored by the American Lutheran Church, Newport United Church of Christ and St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, the Wednesday night gatherings are open to the public. This year’s theme is “Water in the Wilderness.” Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. followed by worship led by Opinion
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the clergy of participating churches at 6:30 p.m. The following dates for Lenten Soup Suppers are as follows: March 1 at the American Lutheran Church, March 7 and 14 at St. Anthony’s Church, and March 21 and 28 at Newport United Church of Christ. Each worship message focuses on an aspect of water in the Bible and what can be learned for spiritual growth in the weeks leading up to Easter. A community choir, directed by Don DeChenne, rehearses after each service; they will present special music the last two weeks of the series. Interested singers are welcome to participate.
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Mclain: All police officers are equipped with body cameras From Page 1A
Sandpoint, where he worked as a juvenile probation officer for two and a half years before coming to Priest River to work as a police officer in February 2007. He rose to the rank of police chief four years ago. “I’m still not used to being called chief,” he said. The Priest River Police Department adopted body cameras for officers in 2011. All five Priest River police officers are equipped with body cameras, which McLain says have saved the city money in complaints and court costs. McLain says they’re not particularly expensive, but storage of the video is. He says defense attorneys seem more likely to have their clients accept a plea if the event is on camera. “Any officer who doesn’t want one, I would be suspicious of,” he says. Priest River police have to make a decision every time they are about to arrest someone. The jail is an hour away and the officer would be tied up for at least two hours when arresting someone and transporting them to Sandpoint. “We’re pretty judicious about whether we take them in or not,” McLain says. “Is the offense worth the drive?” Some are. All violent misdemeanors, such as domestic violence get arrested, as do driving under the influence cases. Driving
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Priest River Police Chief Drew McLain is a family man, school board trustee in addition to being police chief.
offenses, such as driving on a suspended license, and possession of small amounts of marijuana usually result in citations instead of arrests, he said. Working in law enforcement is both exciting and routine, he says. Most of the day is pretty routine, but when it’s exciting, it’s really exciting and potentially dangerous. He was the second officer on the scene in a shooting incident in which the suspect had not yet been found, one of those dangerous situations. “Sometimes you wonder if you made the right decision (to go into law enforcement),” McLain says. McLain and his wife Julianne started their family just before they moved to Priest River. They have three children – Maty-
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Matt Gillis of Welch Comer was also present at the meeting to give an update on the Downtown Revitalization Project, which was denied grant funding through the state’s Surplus Eliminator Program (SEP). Priest River was among other municipalities hoping to get a chunk of the program’s $11 million. Gillis said the state received $52.5 million in project requests from cities all over Idaho. The Downtown Revitalization Project ranked 42nd out of 79 applicants. Martin expressed that he thought the ranking was undeserved, considering the other projects that did receive funding, which included a pavement overlay on north Ella Street in Sandpoint and the construction of a roundabout in the Post Falls Highway District. “But if we find out why our grant application was rejected, maybe we can improve it so that we could submit it
again,” Martin said. The total anticipated cost of the project is $1.5 million. The scope of the project includes reconstructing a four-block area in Priest River’s downtown, including the north-south corridor of Main Street between Highway 2 and Montgomery Street, and the east-west corridor of High Street, between Cedar and Wisconsin. “Now we’re looking at our options, turning over rocks, trying to find extra money and other funding avenues,” said Gillis. Gillis advised council to wait for the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council, which selects the projects for grant funding, to get in touch with them before starting the project, which was slated to begin after Timber Days the last weekend of July. Gillis acknowledged that while it was a risk to send out contractor bids later in the year, he thought another attempt at obtaining the grant money would be worth it.
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us, 12, Marjorie 10, and Mason 8. Being a parent inspired McLain to run for the West Bonner school board. “I felt it was important that there be a parent on the school board,” he said. He was elected and is currently vice chairman. For fun the McLains travel. “We drove to El Paso for the Sun Bowl,” he said. “We went through 10 states in seven days.” The family tries to go to at least one national park a year. A few years ago Julianne came up with the idea that when one of their children reaches age 10, they get to pick a place to take a trip alone with their father. The year he turned 10, Matyus, a Harry Potter fan, picked The
Newport council will no longer hear public comments about HiTest NEWPORT – Newport mayor Shirley Sands announced at the beginning of the council meeting last Tuesday, that they will no longer hear public comments regarding HiTest Sands and the proposed silicon smelter. Sands said at this point, the city
scrutiny,” Pend Oreille Community Development Director Greg Snow said, when asked why planning commission members weren’t able to attend the meeting. “I would instead say that I need to better communicate with them.” Even though there are nine positions on the commission, there are currently only eight people serving. District No. 2, which serves the Newport area, only has two commissioners and there have been no applications to fill the position. The board is tasked with current and long-range planning functions and conditional use permit processing is one of the issues being considered. Conditional use permits (CUP) are currently processed as a Class 1 application which allows for written testimony to be presented to the application’s file for consideration, but is ultimately an administrative decision. The proposed changes would move CUP to a Class 2 application process that would require a public hearing where oral and written testimony is taken and the decision is made by the Planning Commission or a hearing examiner. See POC, 8A
has nothing to do with the proposed smelter, and therefore won’t spend time hearing about it from the public. The rest of the council concurred. “Until we have a dog in that fight, it’s not the council’s business,” councilman Ken Smith said.
Priest River Community Church hosts blood drive March 12 PRIEST RIVER – There will be a blood drive at the Priest River Com-
munity Church Monday, March 12, noon to 2:45 p.m. One blood donation
can save the lives of up to three people. Call 208448-2115.
Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County
Request For Proposals: Website Development Overview
The Pend Oreille County Public Utility District welcomes qualified professional firms or businesses to submit a proposal to conduct website development for the PUD. The PUD is seeking a new, clean and proactive website that is easily navigated for its customers and easily edited by employees.
Background
Pend Oreille PUD was established in 1936 and commenced operations in 1948. The District’s reporting entity consists of four primary component units, or operating systems. The Electric System distributes electricity to residential and other consumers in Pend Oreille County. The Box Canyon Production System produces hydroelectric power from the Box Canyon Hydroelectric Project. The Water System consists of nine individual water distribution subdivisions. The Community Network System supplies wholesale broadband communication services. For more information visit: http:// popud.org/.
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal, in Orlando, Fla. “It was great,” McLain said. “You feel like you’re in all the movies.” Last year it was Marjorie’s turn and she picked Sea World and Disneyland in California. Marjorie wanted to see Pluto, so they spent a lot of time looking for him. Finally, he found them. “He just walked up to her and took her and walked off through the park,” McLain said. Marjorie was delighted. “They know how to interact with children,” he said of the Disneyland staff. All in all, McLain is pretty satisfied with his life and career. He likes being a small town police chief. “Every day is different,” he says.
The PUD would like proposals to conduct website development that will include (but not limited to): • An easily navigable design with a user friendly editing process to add or remove content • Content management system • A visually appealing Home Page with high resolution photos and carousel of three to five recent stories/events • New and revamped framework • “About Us Section” with a timeline and historical explanation of “What is a PUD?” • “Public Records Request Section” • Pay online link • ADA compliant website • PUD color scheme • Connectivity to PUD social media accounts • Merger of our current CNS website • Search engine optimization
Qualifications
• Five or more years’ experience in website redesign, website development and content development for digital platforms. Proposal Requirements • Background of firm/company that includes years in business and years of work with
website related projects. (One page max) • Three project descriptions and references relevant to website projects that include links to websites previously developed or revamped. (One page max) • Team members, their roles, responsibilities and previous experience. (One page max) • Proposed cost for the proposal (One page max, can be created in Excel) • Proposed time frame for the scope of work (Two pages max, can be created in Excel) • Understanding of the PUD. (Three pages max) • Firm or businesses proposed approach to the scope of work and a thorough understanding of the scope and needs of the PUD. (Five pages max) • Additional pages or information the firm or business may find helpful in the selection process are allowed in the proposal, but are recommended to be limited to an extra three pages more than already provided above.
Selection Procedure
A PUD panel will review full proposals that are properly submitted in response to the RFP. The panel will assess every proposal following these guidelines: • Experience Qualifications, referrals/ references • Understanding of the PUD • Understanding of the scope of work • Cost • Proposed approach to the scope of work Submission Requirements • Submission of proposal should be done via email or in hard copy no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 9 to ktornow@popud.org. • Proposal format should be submitted in Microsoft Word, Adobe or printed in hard copy. (Other formats may restrict the panel from reviewing the proposal properly and will automatically be disqualified) • All sections/pages of the proposal must be in one document. • The proposal should include point of contact and his/her information for potential interviews, questions and other items related to the selection process. All questions regarding the RFP should be directed to the Communications and Public Contracts Manager, Kenna Tornow by email at ktornow@popud.org or by phone at (509) 447-9328.
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B R I E F LY Friends’ Wine and Microbrew fundraiser this Sunday PRIEST RIVER – Tickets are going fast for the 17th Annual Friends of the Library Wine and Microbrew Tasting and Auction. From works of art to gift baskets to certificates for local goods and services, auction organizers promise something for everyone at the live and silent auctions. Join the Friends on Sunday, March 4 at 4 p.m. at the Beardmore building. All monies go to support West Bonner Libraries. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at the Priest River and Blanchard libraries. For more information, call the library at 208-448-2207 or email library@westbonnerlibrary.org.
Learn to grow the best garden produce NEWPORT – Come learn the secrets of successfully growing garden produce when Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners present “Growing the Best” gardening class on Thursday, March 8, at the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 227 S. Garden Avenue in Newport, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. A knowledgeable and experienced team of local Master Gardeners and community gardeners will discuss popular fruits, flowers and vegetables that grow well in Pend Oreille County, including cucumbers, dahlias, beets, beans, onions, corn, carrots gladiolas, and blueberries. Class participants will also learn about the fun of earning ribbons and, possibly, money by entering homegrown fruits, flowers and vegetables in the Pend Oreille County and Interstate Fairs. The cost for the class is $5 for community members (bring a friend, neighbor or spouse for just an extra $2) and $3 for Master Gardeners. All funds raised from the class will be used by the local Master Gardener Foundation to provide gardening education programs to the community. Pre-register by calling the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 509 447-2401 to provide contact information should the class schedule change and ensure adequate materials for all participants will be available.
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Vehr’s and No-Li win Iron Sommelier and Brewmaster titles
PRIEST RIVER – Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation hosted the 5th Annual Iron Sommelier and Brewmaster Event on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Priest River Event Center. The event grossed over $12,400 for the Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation. Guests voted on wine or microbrew flights paired with six gourmet “small bite” courses prepared by Executive Chef Steven Swanson of Nectar Catering and Events of Spokane. Swanson is a 2002 graduate of Newport High School and a Pend Oreille County resident. Event newcomer Ed Tomlinson of No-Li Brewhouse of Spokane beat
incumbent Cory Lobdell of MickDuff’s Brewing Co. of Sandpoint for the 2018 Brewmaster title with his creative pairings of No-Li’s craft brews and the six courses served. As typical for this event, the race for brewmaster was separated by only one vote. Tomlinson and Lobdell’s pairings for each course proved to be a tight competition until the last course where an honest mistake truly turned the tables for No-Li. Instead of bringing the chosen Falls Porter to pair with the final dessert course (Lemon Devonshire cream tarts with macerated berries) Tomlinson accidentally brought the Red, White & No-Li
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Charlie Walker (right) of Vehrs, Inc. is presented the Iron Sommelier award by Newport Hospital CEO Tom Wilbur.
Pale Ale that event-goers actually preferred with that course. The mistake clinched the victory for No-Li. Charlie Walker of Vehrs, Inc. of Spokane won the 2018 Iron Sommelier title in a race that marks the third consecutive victory for Vehrs. Walker’s pairing of the 2014 Antica Primitivo with Swanson’s Chorizo and Manchego gourges gave him the greatest lead, edging out competitor and event veteran Starr Jensen of Idaho Wine Merchant for the coveted Iron Sommelier title. Spokane musician, Kicho Forrest, provided spirited acoustic guitar with country and classic rock vocals. Forrest was accompanied on hand drums by Bret Smith of Newport. A custom, handcrafted metal plaque created by Priest River Lamanna High School metal shop was awarded to Swanson. Twelve Newport High School HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) Club students served each of the six food courses and made over $900 in tips towards the club’s fundraising efforts. The Iron Sommelier and Brewmaster Event is an annual event and partnership with Jim and Kerri Martin, proprietors of the Beadmore Bistro, Wine Bar and Tap House of Priest River. More information on this and other foundation events is available at www. NewportHospitalAndHealth.org.
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BY SANDY STOKES WASHINGTON NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION
The Washington Newspaper Publishers Association is deeply disturbed by the Legislature’s action to limit the public’s right to know. As of Friday, the state’s lawmakers and their staffs are no longer subject to the state’s Public Records Act. Most problematic is the way our elected officials went about this. They crafted the law in secret, and with less than a day’s notice and without public comment, they made it effective immediately and retroactive to the time of statehood. Last month a Superior Court judge ruled that the state Legislature is subject to the Public Records Act, just like every other elected official throughout the state. In the wake of that ruling, the Legislature introduced Senate Bill 6617 to write themselves out of the Public Records Act. By declaring it an emergency, they circumvented the usual process, which involves notice to the public and open hearings before committees. Then they rushed it into law two days after it was introduced and with less than two weeks left in this legislative session. The sponsors are being disingenuous when they say the law is a move toward transparency with its provision that future communications with lobbyists will be subject to disclosure. What the law really does is shield from disclosure communication with anyone who is not officially registered as a lobbyist in the state of Washington. This opens the door to abuse, as representatives of large corporations, lawyers for special interests and mega donors can be treated as “constituents” whose privacy needs protecting. All three 7th District legislators – Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy, Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, and Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, R-Republic, all voted to exempt the state Legislature from the Public Records Act. To see how each of the 147 legislators in both chambers voted, call up bill number 6617 at leg.wa.gov.
Kalispel Tribe: Plenty of reasons for county to deny smelter
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YO U R O P I N I O N Shooting isn’t fault of NRA To the editor, Let me see if I have this right: The FBI was notified that Parkland, Fla., shooter Nikolas Cruz had posted online that he wanted to be a school shooter. The Broward County Sheriff responded 37 times in six months to complaints about Cruz including that he threatened people with a gun but, they did nothing. Students at Parkland High School told the school that Cruz threatened to kill them as well as their parents and boyfriends but the school did nothing. The day of the shooting an armed Broward County Deputy was stationed at the high school as a resource officer but stayed outside during the shooting and did nothing. Yet, we are supposed to believe the shooting was the fault of the NRA and every gun owner in America and we need more gun control? The ultimate gun control was in effect the day of the shooting in that guns were forbidden on school property! Did banning drugs work? Did banning whiskey work? Will banning pens stop forgery? No, No and No! Let’s put the blame where it belongs on the shooter and government screw-ups.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is what Kalispel Tribal Council member Curt Holmes told Pend Oreille County commissioners Tuesday, Feb. 20.
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Good afternoon. My name is Curt Holmes and I am Executive Director of Public & Governmental Affairs for the Kalispel Tribe as well as a member of Tribal Council. I have come here today to formally share the Tribe’s concerns regarding the HiTest silicon smelter, and to propose an alternative pathway to revitalize the local economy. Let me start by saying that the Tribe understands the allure of HiTest’s sales pitch, particularly in light of the budget crisis the County is facing. If the smelter really generated 170 high-paying local jobs with no hazardous emissions as HiTest originally claimed, we would support it. The reason we have decided to oppose the smelter is because HiTest’s original claims are belied by its own data. The number and average wage of jobs available to local citizens has declined significantly, and the claim of no hazardous emissions is simply untrue. The smelter would be the State’s 5th largest emitter of sulfur dioxide, 12th largest emitter of nitrogen oxides, and 15th largest emitter of greenhouse gases. HiTest has tried to quell community fears over this air pollution by saying that the permitting process will protect us. This claim is also untrue. The Clean Air Act is a pollution enabling law until a certain threshold is met. Because air quality in Pend Oreille County is generally very good, there is far more room to pollute the air here than in a more urban or industrial area. Permits are necessary to make the smelter’s emissions lawful, but legal should not be mistaken for harmless. The smelter’s emissions will degrade our air
To the editor, My sons were born in the mid-1960s, graduated high school in the late 1970s. My children would have their arguments and their fistfights. During this time the
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military was using video training for their new recruits. The purpose was to begin de-sensitizing these new recruits about killing the adversary or enemy. About that time I watched a 30-minute program about the concern of the new video games coming out as entertainment to be loaded on computers for consumption by my children, today’s parents, our kids back then. These video games are very prevalent in our society now and ingrained into our society. Only now they are much more realistic. Here we are almost 50 years later and we have children killing children. Why? Today, we have children playing these types of games and they want to win that game, meaning to survive. Back then in my day, we would have fistfights because that is what I could use. Today, my grandchildren have been playing video games that involve weapons and there is “instant gratification” when they shoot and kill an opponent on the screen, they no longer exist. Is it possible their only experience to resolve a problem is to “shoot” them, in other words it is called “instant gratification.” After all our kids today are not old enough to know how to handle the bullying, so in their frustration they reach for what they are accustomed to eliminate the problem, a real weapon. Perhaps it is time to begin holding what I call “assemblies” back then. It provides the opportunity for all to have an open discussion about bullying with all in a neutral atmosphere, for us to ask the kids about the subject of bullying. -Pat Connelly Newport
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In the wake of the Florida high school shooting where 17 people were killed, some have suggested arming qualified teachers to stop a shooter. Do you think it is a good idea to have trained teachers with concealed weapons to defend against school shootings?
Arming teachers a senseless solution To the editor, All In the Family’s Archie Bunker came up with the solution for airline hijackings. His solution? Arm all of the passengers on the plane so that the wannabe hijacker would be shot dead in a massive barrage of bullets fired by the passengers, then everyone would be safe. Well, it would not have to take a person with an aeronautical engineering degree or law enforcement experience to figure out what would happen if there were a gunfight on a plane loaded with passengers. Passengers and crew would be riddled with bullets and quite possibly the airframe of the plane could catastrophically fail from projectile damage which then would kill everybody on board. Well, Trump’s suggestion of arming many teachers in public schools to combat armed intruders in a public school is about as senseless as the Archie Bunker solution to taking out an airplane hijacker. Foremost, only a teacher who had retired from the Army, Marines, or Navy Seals with a special forces certification and with extensive combat experience in close-combat urban warfare could have a chance of eliminating a mass shooter within a school that is packed with students. Even then there would most likely be mass student casualties from friendly fire whereas the walls, doors and windows of the classrooms would not stop bullets of “friendly fire” from penetrating the classrooms and injuring and killing more students. The shooter at the Florida school had an assault rifle, wore a flack
vest and also a gas mask so smoke from his smoke grenades would not choke and blind him. An armed teacher engaging such an aggressor would not have any of these, so there is an added disadvantage to an armed confrontation by teachers. Taking out a school shooter is a police matter that is executed by trained professionals. -Jim Cowan Deer Park
Government we deserve? To the editor, Concerning President Trump’s recent declassification of the Republican investigation memo, and his recently passed federal budget. President Trump recently declassified a memo from Republicans concerning the Russian investigation, even though members of his own staff and the FBI requested that he not release the memo. There have been 19 criminal indictments concerning the Russian investigation, with six of those criminally indicted pleading guilty. Further, Trump attacks the FBI in pursuing the Russian investigation. Well, there is an old saying: when you cannot attack the message, attack the messenger. Trump’s budget has increased the size of the federal budget by $600 billion and increases the budgetary deficits by $1 trillion a year. It also eliminates sequestration that required automatic budget cuts when deficits are increased. He has granted sweeping permanent tax cuts for the very wealthy of our nation while enacting minor temporary tax
R E A D E R ’ S P O L L R E S U LT S In the light of the Florida school shooting, carried out with an AR-15 rifle, should such guns be made illegal? Maybe but what do you do about the estimated 15 million AR-15s currently owned by Americans?
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Yes, too many people have been killed in mass shootings using the AR-15.
Yes, some states already do it. An armed teacher might be able to stop a shooter fastest. No, it’s a crazy idea. There are many problems with it, not the least of which is shooting the wrong person, accidently or otherwise.
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No, the AR-15 is one of the least likely firearms to be used in a crime. People are far more likely to be killed with a pistol.
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cuts for the middle class. This while cutting programs for the most poor. This is the party of limited government and balanced budgets? These Republicans have reneged on all of their principles and values. If our federal congress cannot deal with the federal debt currently at $21 trillion, will they be able to deal with the federal debt when it reaches $24 trillion in just a few years? By 2020 the federal budget will be over $6 trillion, and the federal debt will exceed $24 trillion. The voters keep re-electing the same legislators that got us in this mess. We get the government we deserve. -Mark Johnson Nine Mile Falls
Women’s hockey team showed patriotism To the editor, My DVR only records two sports, fastpitch softball and mixed martial arts. Softball, because my daughters compete in it, and MMA because of the work effort and heart. Last week the TV landed on the Olympics, and a gold medal competition in women’s hockey. As the first period ended, my wife looked at me like I was crazy. “You still watching this?” “Yeah kind of,” was all I could muster. Fast forward through the second period and Team USA was trailing by a goal and didn’t seem to be playing in sync. Thinking to myself, “they are playing under too much pressure,” I began coaching them along in my head. “This won’t be the last game you play, so relax and do what you were trained to do.” I know they heard every word I was thinking, and the third period seemed to shift. Then just as I had planned, the puck found itself in Canada’s net. The clock ended in regulation and the next 20 minutes of sudden death were intense. Then the shootout began. Team USA traded goals with Canada and it came down to a 20-yearold girl’s determination to be better. It flooded back to me as she blocked the puck. All the yellow balls my daughters knocked down over the years. I was now a fan. As gloves and sticks littered the rink, our flag made showings around these girls. No political views or media directives, they celebrated their country and accomplishment. I noticed all singing our National Anthem. I thought to myself, I wonder if the NFL players are watching and if so, are they learning an important lesson? I guess I will never know that answer, but I do know that we are still blessed with a few American athletes that get it. Congratulations ladies! -Mike Kirkwood Newport
Thoughts on AR-15, smelter To the editor, Some random thoughts: I have watched with interest some of the comments about the so-called smelter. Some say they are completely against it but, here’s the kicker, they want the process to proceed? What does that mean? “My mind is made up but don’t confuse me with facts”? People seem to forget that we live in a state with some of the most stringent environmental
regulations in the country. I also observe that many people who are concerned about the air pollution also use wood to heat their homes. Fascinating? I also observe that most people who are opposed are either retired or have a good job. I would love to be living in a community that has good paying jobs for kids who graduate from high school who don’t want to go on to college. Let s let the process continue. Another topic: school safety. I was able to watch the meeting President Trump had with teachers, students, parents and administrators who either were affected by the shooting in Florida or other shootings. It was heart rending. However, there was some incredible dialogue and some great suggestions offered. Most suggestions made would actually make a difference: Securing school entries with metal detectors and backpack checks, better mental health screening and background checks, proposal to train and arm school personnel (voluntarily) or using retired military or police officers, programs for kids to stay connected with each other, changing the age limit for acquiring rifles. Most of these solutions had nothing to do with gun control. When faced with a complex problem, it will require a multifaceted solution. Also; first, AR does not mean assault rifle. Second, the AR-15 does not have any more fire power than any other semi-automatic rifle that shoots a .223 caliber bullet. -LeRoy Leland Diamond Lake
Trump will protect the children To the editor, Again we have another horrendous act of killing of our children in Florida. I have been arguing for almost 20 years, since the Columbine killings, about protecting our children. Nothing has happened between then and now and all of the killings of our children in between. I believe the reason nothing has been done for our children is because when something like this happens, the progressives turn it into a political statement against guns, and their main emphasis is a push for regulation against guns. That’s all well and good, but when the narrative turns only to guns then the children loose out. Remember President Obama’s White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel saying “Never let a tragedy go to waste.” I believe that the children and their safety comes first. If we have to build fences around schools or put metal detectors at the doors or hire armed security or arm qualified teachers, then so be it. For those that argue against the cost, I say get over it and learn to live with it. How much is one child worth? I, for one, even though I no longer have children in school, would be happy to pay more for my property taxes to enable to protect children. The gun debate can then be argued, only after protecting the children. First things first. We finally have a president that is not afraid of making hard decisions and will protect the children. Mr. Obama and Mr. Bush or any other previ-
ous president did nothing to protect the children, because they were so busy arguing about the politics of gun laws. Because of this, as I said before, the loser was the children and their parents and families. -Richard Miller Newport
Won’t support smelter supporters To the editor, It’s nice to know our government officials worship Mammon at all costs. They know this smelter is destructive in every way to our environment, but it’s still being considered. For what? More money for bottled water and gas masks. My husband and I will not support anyone who is for such an appalling project. Pay attention people, the Canadians don’t want it in their backyard for a reason. I guess our commissioners think we won’t fight if they use the old standard “jobs.” Been done to death, won’t fall for it again. No smelter. Send it back to Canada. -Tamara Owens Cusick
Selling AR-15s a ‘win-win’ To the editor, Well kids, us adults need to apologize for falling back into lockstep with the NRA playbook enacted after school, theater, church and concert shootings: First, be silent for three days, except for offering thoughts and prayers. Then pretend we may be open to change, such as removing military rifles from the general population. (In the meantime begin attacking and vilifying your kids with the nerve to stand up to the NRA and politicians.) Third, switch to other alternatives with very nar-
row subsets, like don’t sell military rifles to 19-yearold troubled young men but only if diagnosed as mentally ill. Fourth, decline to support legislation to make any changes whatsoever. Finally, demand the answer is to allow even more military rifles under the guise of arming the “good guys.” The ultimate goals? Us adults get to keep our toys, and the NRA’s favorite gun manufacturers and sellers see a nice bump in sales of military rifles. Win - win. In the meantime we adults are willing to sacrifice the teeny percentage of our kids that are killed by military rifles. This is called “acceptable losses.” We hope your kids can forgive us adults for our lack of action, you know, after you’ve calmed down. -Nancy Willoughby Newport
Trump is making America great again To the editor, In response to Pete Scobby’s weekly troll ‘Trump not a public servant’ (The Miner Feb. 21), well you’re right, in the traditional sense. He leads as a businessman, not a politician trying to tell everyone what they want to hear. Do I wish he were a little more polished at times, yes, but action speaks louder than words. I believe he is making America great again. His life as a CEO has been spent building a multi billion dollar real-estate empire in probably the toughest market in the country. His tax cuts are working. Every one of our company’s employees have more money in their paychecks. Our military is able to act and react in a more efficient way. They are accomplishing their mission, and in record time. He is ending Obama-care, which by the way, serious-
ly hurt our employees for the 18 months we had it. And ‘throwing paper towels’ at flooding victims? You forgot the million dollars that he personally donated to them. Is he arrogant? Maybe, as he donates his entire salary as president to charity. You stated that Trump voters didn’t elect a president and again you were right. They hired a CEO with some experience, one who could get the job done. And voters? There are 3,141 counties in the U.S. and he won 3,084 of them. Draining the swamp? Had he not been elected, we would have never known the corruption that’s coming out now, and I believe that’s just the tip of the iceberg. According to our financial advisors the trillions held by companies overseas is being repatrioted back to the U.S. in a big way. DACA? It appears the Democrats would prefer open borders instead. Buckle up, it’s going to be a rough ride through the mid-terms. -Glen Pierce Spokane
Support Boeck for Idaho Representative To the editor, I urge voters in Idaho’s District 1 to vote for Mike Boeck in the May 15 Republican primary elections. Mike is a fourth generation resident of Bonner County, and is very qualified to do the job in Boise. I have personally met with him about the issues I feel are important to the people of our region: education, economic development jobs, infrastructure, natural resources, protection of the environment, affordable healthcare, and serving the needs of the people in Northern Idaho. I have found Mike Boeck to be constructive, a col-
laborator, and believes in the power of dialogue. He has been active in the Republican Party of Bonner County for decades, and has stuck to his conservative principles. Mike Boeck needs our vote, which requires each voter to be informed and eligible to vote in the May 15 primary before March 9, 2018. Step 1. Get to know Mike Boeck. Campaign website: www.mikeboeckforidaho. com Facebook: www.facebook.com/MikeboeckforIdaho/ Step 2. Before March 9, 2018, make sure you are registered unaffiliated or Republican voter in Bonner or Boundary County able to vote in the May 15 Republican Primary. An “unaffiliated“ voter may affiliate with a political party by filing a signed form with the County Clerk up to and including Election Day. Idaho voter registration form is available for download: www. sos.idaho.gov/elect/VoterReg/voter_registration. pdf. Register in person, make sure of your eligibility to vote in the Primary Elections at Boundary or Bonner County Administration Building. Online: The State of Idaho new voter registration site, you can register or update your voter information (update affiliation) if you have a valid Idaho drivers license or ID card at www.apps.idahovotes. gov/OnlineVoterRegistration. Step 3. Tell you friends and neighbors about the opportunity for positive change, and urge them to vote for Mike Boeck May 15. Step 4. Vote May 15 for Mike Boeck. -Jonathan Quinn-Hurst Priest River
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Eligibility for property tax relief in 2018 BOISE – Did you know that Idaho has a Property Tax Reduction program? The program reduces property taxes on an eligible homeowner’s primary Idaho residence and up to one acre of land by as much as $1,320. Reductions are grants from the state, and there’s no repayment. “Many homeowners think you have to be 65 before you can apply,” said Pam Waters, coordinator of the Property Tax Reduction program for the Idaho State Tax Commission. “But that’s not the case. You may be eligible at any age if you meet certain criteria.” To qualify, a person must be in one of the following categories by Jan. 1, 2018: Recognized as disabled by the Social Security Administration, Railroad Retire-
ment Board, Federal Civil Service, a public employee retirement system not covered by these agencies, or by Veterans Affairs; a widow(er), blind, a fatherless or motherless child under 18, former prisoner of war, or age 65 or older. The program also requires that a person have no more than $30,050 in total income in 2017. Individuals must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, and must own and live in the home by April 14, 2018. An application for property tax reduction can be obtained on the Tax Commission’s website or from a person’s county assessor. The application must be filed with the county assessor by Tuesday, April 17. COURTESY PHOTO|ERICA MOORE
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vehicle and making a false statement to a public servant. Joshua Squibb, 36, pleaded not guilty when he appeared in Superior Court Thursday, Feb. 22. Prosecuting attorney Lori Smith said she would also add charges for using stolen passports as payment instruments. In arguing that bail be maintained, Smith said Squibb was from Omaha, Neb., and had convictions for child endangerment, third degree sex abuse and third degree theft, as well as a conviction for cheating at a gambling game, later changed to fifth degree theft. Smith said Squibb had an active warrant from Iowa for forgery with
an officer caution designation. Defense attorney Brett Billingsley said the bail amount seemed arbitrary. He said Squibb had a place to stay if released. He reserved argument on the bail, though. According to the statement of probable cause by Newport Police Chief Mark Duxbury, he received a call the evening of Feb. 15 that a black 2018 Nissan Maxima reportedly stolen from a dealership was being tracked and was in Newport. He and several Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s deputies responded. The vehicle eventually was found at the Safeway parking lot in Newport. Duxbury and Pend Oreille and Bonner county deputies arrested the four occupants, including Squibb, who was sitting in
Newport High School HOSA’s Travis Dillon receiving his award for first place in Medical Reading at the 2017 International Leadership Conference.
the back seat. Squibb allegedly provided a false name, according to a sworn statement of probable cause. Two passports, one with the name Squibb provided, were found in the back seat. Squibb told Duxbury that a man at a flophouse had left the Maxima behind. Squibb gave Duxbury the man’s name, which was the same name the Maxima was allegedly purchased under. That man had had his home burglarized and his identity stolen, according to the statement of probable cause. According to Squibb, the man told Squibb and one of the men arrested in the Maxima to take the car to Idaho and he would catch up with them later. Squibb denied knowing the vehicle was stolen.
Newport’s HOSA prepares for State competition NEWPORT – Newport High School HOSAFuture Health Professionals members (formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America) are hoping for another great year of competitions. With Travis Dillon’s phenomenal performance at the HOSA’s International Leadership Conference last year, he has set the standard for Newport High School, winning first place in Medical Reading. Last June, with ten students competing, Newport High School was well represented at the confer-
ence, held in Orlando, Fla. Washington State HOSA sends the top three students from each event to the International Leadership Conference. For Travis’s event, Medical Reading, each competitor read five books and took a 50-question test with an essay question at the end. Travis won after competing against the top scorers from around the world. HOSA-Future Health Professionals is a student led organization that focuses on preparing students for a career in healthcare with a strong
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emphasis on leadership development. Newport High School’s HOSA chapter is giving back to the community by running the blood drives at the high school and volunteering at Newport’s Hospital Foundation events when extra hands are needed. In addition, Newport HOSA has gone on multiple field trips, including both a tour of Spokane Community College’s Orthotics and Prosthetics Lab and a Health Career Day at WSU/Eastern Campus where students learned about different careers in the healthcare profession and toured labs based on various professions. Two Newport High School HOSA members, Erika Moore and Faith Jones, are currently serving as Washington State HOSA officers. They will be helping to facilitate various aspects of this year’s State Leadership Conference. This year, 16 students have been preparing for the State Leadership Conference that will again be held in Spokane. At the conference, students will compete for the opportunity to progress to the International Leadership Conference held in Dallas, Texas in June. At the International Leadership Conference, students participate in leadership development classes as well as in workshops about various aspects of health care. “Newport High School HOSA would like to thank both the school and the community for their support of HOSA which makes its continuation possible,” Moore said.
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Library cleanup and sheriff endorsement at Ione Council IONE – Town council had plenty of business to address at the Feb. 7 council meeting, starting with cleaning and vandalism issues at the Ione Branch Library. Mandy Walters, Director of Pend Oreille County Libraries, attended the meeting to discuss several topics, including the trespass order against one of the Library District’s patrons. She also expressed displeasure with the cleaning in the Ione Library, stating the custodian is only in the library for about 20 minutes per week. The custodian addressed the concerns, replying that the area has totes, boxes and toys scattered everywhere and she does not move personal property
to vacuum. The other concern of the custodian is the rice, glitter, paint and clay ground into the library’s carpet from craft days, and she suggested using a drop cloth in the future. Walters said the district has a position posted for the Ione branch, and that once it is filled the area will be better organized. As of Tuesday, Feb. 27, no positions were listed on the district’s website. Walters added that she considered shutting off the Wi-Fi at 10 p.m. to help with the vandalism the library is experiencing. She requested council’s concerns be directed to her and distributed business cards. Sheriff Alan Botzheim was present at the meeting and shared his retire-
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ment plans at the end of this year. He said he would endorse Deputy Glenn Blakeslee in the upcoming election. Council member Kathleen Turpin shared a complaint she received regarding the potholes at the end of Main Street. Mayor Charles Spears said potholes would be addressed when the weather permits. Spears said that water and sewer lines continue to be repaired, the 2017 Water Use Efficiency report is complete, and Neptune’s technicians are working on issues with the town’s hi-low meter. Council also voted to move $1,700 to the Fire Reserve Fund for asbestos testing and remediation.
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Priest River teen still missing PRIEST RIVER – A Priest River teenager’s whereabouts are still unknown after she was reported missing Wednesday, Feb. 7. Serena Marie Archer, 16, was last seen wearing a blue shirt and cowboy boots (type of pants unknown) and may be traveling in the company of a man named Lance Wood, according to the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office. She is white, 150 pounds and is 5’6” – 5’7” tall. She has naturally brown hair with blonde highlights and blue eyes. Law enforcement thinks it’s possible
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she may still be somewhere in the Pend Oreille River Valley, or she may have traveled to Cheney. Archer is a freshman at Priest River Lamanna High School where she played for both the varsity and junior varsity girls’ basketball squads as a point guard. To report any information that may pertain to Archer’s whereabouts, contact the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office at 208-263-8417 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited children 1800-THE-LOST.
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A hearing examiner conducts public hearings on various land use applications, appeals of land use determinations made by divisions of the County Public Works Department, and certain other quasi-judicial matters. Since there is no official Pend Oreille County hearing examiner, one would have to be contracted if the need arose. Snow said he wasn’t sure what the cost would be. “I think it could be a way to simplify the process, so people would have a better understanding of where certain businesses could be built before they got too deep into the process,” District 1 planning commissioner Norris Boyd said. “But it’s just a proposal at this point.” In minutes from the November planning commissioner meeting, commissioners used the proposed HiTest Silicon Smelter as an example when asking what permits would be required and what role would a hearings examiner have. According to the minutes, Snow said both a rezone and a CUP would be required, and that besides a local appeals process, there is a land use
petition process available to appellants. “Please keep in mind that this proposed change would effect every CUP, not just HiTest,” Snow said last Tuesday. The planning commission meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m., at the Cusick Community Center. Meetings are open to the
public. “We want people to come to the meetings because public opinion has a significant part in the process; we look for input from everyone,” Boyd said. “I think there’s a season of contention coming up concerning HiTest, so whether you’re for or against it, it’s a good idea to attend these meetings when you can.”
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Request for Qualifications, Consulting Engineering and Project Management Services Supporting Construction of a Proposed Manufacturing Facility Pend Oreille County Public Utility District is currently seeking the qualifications of firms interested in providing the following professional services to the design and construction of power lines and substation equipment to support a proposed manufacturing facility near Newport, Washington. Qualified entities are encouraged to submit a response to this RFQ based on the following scope: • Provide project management services for an approximate three-year period commencing immediately • Interface regularly with the District, Bonneville Power Administration, and the owner of the manufacturing facility • Provide occasional on-site support with personnel located at the District’s office in Newport, Washington • Develop project specifications, schedules, budgets, contracts, and reports • Support administration of additional contracts for engineering consultants, land rights specialists, and construction contractors, including development of future requests for qualifications/proposals • Manage tasks to meet the requirements of the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) • Oversee engineering tasks including but not limited to electrical feasibility studies, system impact studies, line design, substation design, and development of construction specifications • Oversee real estate tasks including but not limited to path feasibility studies, permitting processes, land rights acquisition, and public outreach • Oversee construction activities including but not limited to advertising specifications, evaluation of bids, awarding contracts, submittal review, quality assurance, and acting as the owner’s representative during construction Responses to this RFQ will be evaluated on the degree each prospective entity can demonstrate the following: • History of similar project experience including references
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in Washington State • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification • Education background and resume of key individual(s) • Fee schedule • Availability of personnel • Safety record A Bachelor’s Degree in project management, engineering or a combination of education and experience is required. A minimum of 10 years of experience; five years project management experience at an electric utility or similar field is desired. Safety is extremely important to the PUD. Applicants are encouraged to submit the following information with their RFQ: •Company drug and alcohol policy (if you have one) •Company written safety program (if you have one) •OSHA Inspection Record – The past three years incident rate and time lost data. •Number of fatalities experienced during work in the past three years •Number of man-hours worked for the past three years •Description of company’s involvement with subcontractor safety and how it is managedon work sites •Description of company’s process and criteria to select subcontractors The District reserves the right to request additional information and clarifications as necessary to allow for corrections of errors and omissions. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals without prejudice. The District assumes no obligation to reimburse individuals for any expenses incurred in responding to this request for qualifications. Women’s, minority and small business enterprises are encouraged to apply. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. March 9, 2018. Proposals packets must be requested via email:ktornow@popud.org. Questions may be directed to: David Nichols, 509-447-6756.
RTI – Pend Oreille Telephone Company is a quality telecommunications service provider who provides basic and enhanced services at reasonable rates within its service territory. Basic services are offered at the following rates:
Monthly Service Charge Single Party Residence Service $18.00 Access Recovery Charge $2.50 Business Service $25.03 Single Line Access Recovery Charge $2.50 Multi-Line Access Recovery Charge $3.00 Federal Subscriber Line Charge/Residence/Business $6.50 Federal Subscriber Line Charge/Multi Line $9.20 Emergency 911 Service-The State-.25/County-.70 mandated surcharges for exchanges: 442, 445, and 446. Toll Restriction Services- Currently there is no charge from RTI Pend Oreille Telecom for toll blocking services to low-income customers participating in the Lifeline program. Please contact your local Health & Welfare office for more information on Lifeline and Link-Up programs. Access to long distance carriers- There is no charge from RTI Pend Oreille Telecom for the ability to place and receive calls through long distance carriers that Offer service through our network. However, the call may involve a charge from the long distance carrier depending on the type of call. Access to directory assistance- There is no charge from RTI Pend Oreille Telecom for the ability to call Directory Assistance. The amount charged depends on the area called and the rates of the company whose operator provided information. Access to operator Service: There is no service from RTI Pend Oreille Telecom for the ability to call the operator; however, the call may involve a charge depending on the service requested and the rates of the Company whose operator handled the call: These services are available to all consumers of RTI Pend Oreille Telecom. The cost associated with each are reflected each month on the regular telephone billing along with charges for services provided by RTI Pend Oreille Telecom. The services listed above are the basic serves offered by our company. Other services are available by contacting RTI Pend Oreille Telecom office at (888)636-2840. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Did you know ....Telephone assistance Programs are available to low-income households. To qualify for Lifeline Services, please contact your local Health & Welfare Office. Lifeline Services are programs designed to assist low income-households to afford local telephone service. Lifeline assists with monthly telephone bills. Enhanced Lifeline benefits are available to low-income residents of Tribal lands. Provides a monthly discount of the cost of telephone service. Tribal Lands Link Up provides qualified subscribers living on tribal land with a one-time discount up to $100 on the initial installation or activation of wire line or wireless telephone for the primary residence. For more information on Tribal Lifeline and Link-up, visit: http://www.fcc.gov/indians/financialassistance.html or contact Washington State Department of Social and Health Services or call our office Toll Free (888) 636-2840.
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Sports
B R I E F LY Results from Metaline Falls Gun Club METALINE FALLS – The Metaline Falls Gun Club held their weekly winter shoot Sunday, Feb. 25. Following are the results: 16-yard: Skip Luhr 25, Keith Enyeart 24, Lisa Enyeart 24, Andy Wiley 24 Ladies 16-yard: Diane Luhr 23, Ali Wiley 14 Youth 16-yard: Hunter Marshall 22, Madison Moorhead 20, Megan Marshall 18, Kory Enyeart 16 Handicap: Keith Enyeart 23, Bill Wade 23, Brad Gotham 23, Brad Moorhead 23, Andrew Marshall 23 Doubles: Bill Wade 39, Lisa Enyeart 37, Travis Kissinger 36, Keith Enyeart 36
Newport Gun Club announces results NEWPORT – The Newport Gun Club held their eighth winter trapshoot Sunday, Feb. 25. Following are their results: 16-yard: Leland White 25, Dan Schaffer 25, Brent Livengood 23, Nick Larson 23, Jim Rainey 23, Harry Williamson 23, Justin Schaffer 23, Bud Leu 23, Dan Reijonen 23, Arlyn Duncan 23, Dan Willner 22, Phil Flack 21, Bill Pickerel 21, Tony Yeaw 21, Ryan Kamstra 20, Adam Collison 20, Trent Slinger 20 Youth: Amy Reijonen 24, James Wiese 18 Handicap: Brent Livengood 23, Dan Reijonen 23, Dan Willner 22, Dan Schaffer 22, Justin Schaffer 22, Ryan Kamstra 21, Amy Reijonen 21, Jim Miller 21 Doubles: Dan Reijonen 41, Arlyn Duncan 40, Dale Maki 38 Continental: Dan Reijonen 24, Adam Collison 23, Justin Schaffer 22 Skeet: Jim Rainey 23, Nick Larson 22, Brent Livengood 20
BOWLI NG WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21
Lucky Ladies TEAM
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COUNTRY LANE 54
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MORNING GLORIES
50.5
45.5
SPARKLERS
43.5
52.5
GOLDEN GIRLS 42.5
53.5
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HIGH SCRATCH GAME: Patricia Shields 178. High scratch series: Patricia Shields 497. High handicap game: Jennifer Ellersick 256. High handicap series: Jennifer Ellersick 657. CONVERTED SPLITS: Betty Balison 5-10, Sharon Clark 2-7, Kim Rusho 5-7, Pat Shields 5-6, and Cindy Klein 3-10.
Wednesday Night Loopers TEAM
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WOODWISE
303
OK LANES
300.5 234.5
243
MCCROSKEY DEFENSE
294
CLUB RIO
277.5 265.5
236
WHY TRY HARDER
260.5 285.5
PIN UPS
255.5 164.5
WIN/LOSE WE BOOZ
Issakides is WIAA Athlete of The Week METALINE FALLS – Selkirk’s Ryan Issakides was named one of Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s (WIAA) Athletes of the Week on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Issakides wrestled to second place in the 126-pound weight-class at the 2018 Washington State Mat Classic Wrestling Tournament. He is the first wrestler to appear in five Mat Classics, since he wrestled as an eighth grader. Each week throughout the school year, the WIAA recognizes varsity athletes, from each of the six classifications, who exhibited an outstanding performance for the previous week (based off of nominations). The weekly deadline is the Tuesday before at noon. All varsity level students in good academic standing at their schools are eligible to receive the WIAA Athlete of the Week Award. Students may win the WIAA Athlete of the Week Award once during any given academic year.
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Selkirk Senior Ryan Issakides with his parents, Analyn and Josh Davis, during Senior Night at Selkirk High School last month. Issakides has been named WIAA’s Athlete of the Week twice now. Nominees can only win the title once during an academic year.
Newport basketball boys lose, still play on BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER
MOUNT VERNON – The Newport boys’ basketball team played Lynden Christian, the No. 1 ranked 1A school in the state and came out on the losing end of a 71-91 score Saturday, Feb. 24. “Lynden Christian played great, are well coached, and have all of the pieces in all of the right places,” Newport coach Jamie Pancho said. “They played like a No. 1 ranked team.” Newport played a close first quarter, trailing by three at the end of one. But the Grizzlies went stone cold in the second period, getting outscored 22-7. They went into halftime down 42-24. But the teams know each other and played in the state tournament last
year. Pancho gives them credit. He said they knew where Newport’s top shooters, Koa Pancho, Owen Leslie and Danny Bradbury were at all times. Adam Moorhead was Newport’s top scorer with 18 points. “Adam has been doing a great job off of the bench, and knocked down some big shots in the second half,” Pancho said. Lynden Christian continued to pull ahead, outscoring Newport by seven in the third quarter. Newport kept at it, outscoring Lynden Christian 25-19 in the fourth. Pancho wasn’t disappointed with his team. “Honestly, I thought it was one of our better games this season,” he said. Bradbury scored 13,
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Lady Rangers still alive BY MICHELLE NEDVED
BALLS-Y BROADS
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Leslie 10, Tug Smith 10, Robbie Owen eight, Kade Zorica five and Rylan Hastings three. The loss puts Newport in a must win game against King’s Schools from the Cascade league Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at the SunDome in Yakima. King’s is coming off a 57-35 win over Lakeside. Freeman, the other Northeast A League team in the state tournament, beat Cascade Christian 57-42 Feb. 23. Pancho likes his team’s chances against King’s. “We’re right where we were last year for the most part, except we’re averaging 23 more points per game, and giving up 12 less,” he said. He points out these Newport players have recent state tournament experience, both in
COURTESY PHOTO|EMMA BRADBURY
Danny Bradbury drives with Robbie Owen setting a screen against Lynden Christian Saturday in Mount Vernon. Newport lost 91-71 but will play again at Yakima Wednesday.
football this year and last year in basketball.
“We are playing with a lot of confidence,” he said.
WON LOST
NO PINS LEFT BEHIND
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HIGH SCRATCH GAME: Rush Balison 239. High Handicap Game: Rush Balison 264. High Scratch Series: Jim Radan 601. High Handicap Series: Jim Radan 670. High Team Scratch Game: Club Rio 798. High Handicap Game: Club Rio 913. High Team Scratch Series: McCroskey Defense 2,080. High Handicap Series: Woodwise 2,470. CONVERTED SPLITS: Thomas White 3-6-7-10; John Hastings 3-10; Pat Shields 2-7.
OF THE MINER
PUYALLUP – The Selkirk girls’ basketball team plays Yakama Nation Tribal Wednesday, Feb. 28, in an elimination game at the 1B State Tournament. The game starts at 3:45 p.m. at the Spokane Arena. The Rangers lost to Neah Bay last Saturday, 52-43, in the regional tournament at Rogers High School in Puyallup. Neah Bay advances to the state quarterfinal game Thursday in Spokane. Neah Bay dominated from the ON DECK: beginning, doubling VS. YAKAMA NATION TRIBAL: Selkirk’s score in the Wednesday, Feb. 28, 3:45 p.m. at Spokane Arena first quarter, 14-7. They outscored the Rangers 12-5 in the second, leading 26-12 at the half. They added eight to their lead with 20 points in the third, but then the tide changed. Selkirk scored 19 to Neah Bay’s six in the fourth quarter, but the damage had been done. Gabi Rick led the Rangers with 19 points, while Whitney Dawson scored 12. Bree Dawson added nine, Kaitlyn Chantry scored two and Ellen Huttle added a free throw. In other Northeast 1B League play, Almira/ Coulee-Hartline lost to Pomeroy in the district tournament Saturday, and will play Taholah Wednesday, at 5:30 p.m. The winner of Selkirk’s game plays Sunnyside Christian on Thursday, at 3:45 p.m. The winner of the ACH game plays Colton Thursday, at 5:30 p.m. Columbia Adventist plays Mount Vernon Christian, and the winner of that game plays Neah Bay. Entiat plays Mt. Rainier Lutheran, the winner of which plays Pomeroy.
Priest River boys end on a loss BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER
COEUR D’ALENE – The Priest River Spartans boys’ basketball season came to an end at the hands of Bonners Ferry at the district tournament. Bonners won 59-42 Wednesday, Feb. 21, at North Idaho College. “It was a bummer to lose out like that,” Spartan coach Kevin Wylie said. The loser out game started pretty rough for the Sparts, down 14-4 at the end of the first quarter. Priest River had a better second quarter, but still was outscored 14-10. Trailing 28-14 at the start of the third quarter, the Sparts rallied in the third quarter, outscoring Bonners Ferry 22-10 bringing the game to within a basket – 3836 – at the start of the third quarter. But Bonners rallied in the fourth quarter, taking the game on the basis of a 19-6 final period. Wylie said the season was difficult. The Spartans finished with
a 2-15 overall record. “All in all it was a tough season full of ups and downs,” he said. Wylie said the team worked hard in practice and played hard on game day. “I’m proud of our team as they never quit or gave up,” he said. Priest River will lose five seniors to graduation, but Wylie says there is a solid group of players coming back. “We are returning some very strong players,” Wylie said. “Keegan Hegel, Robbie Anselmo, who missed the entire year except
for district, Brandon McCracken, and Caden Brennan. We have a very solid group returning and next season should be great.” After beating Priest River last Monday, Kellogg went on to win the league championship, defeating Timberlake 69-51 Feb. 21. Kellogg will play Kimberly at the state tournament Thursday, March 1. Timberlake went on to earn the second state berth when they beat Bonners Ferry 75-56 Feb. 23. Timberlake will play Snake River March 1.
S P O RT S C A L E N D A R WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 NEWPORT BOYS BASKETBALL VS. KING’S SCHOOLS: 2 p.m. – Yakima SunDome SELKIRK GIRLS BASKETBALL VS. YAKAMA NATION TRIBAL: 3:45 p.m. – Spokane Arena
SATURDAY, MARCH 3 OPEN GYM, ADULT BASKETBALL: 7 a.m. - Newport High School
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Lifestyle
B R I E F LY ‘Neither Wolf, Nor Dog’ coming to The Roxy NEWPORT – Native American film, “Neither Wolf Nor Dog” based on the award-winning novel by Kent Nerburn, is opening at the Roxy Theater March 10-11 and 17-18. Show times are 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 7:30 p.m. on Sundays. Standard ticket prices apply. The film features performances by elder Dave Bald Eagle who was 95-years old during filming, as well as Washington native and Marine veteran Christopher Sweeney, who is a Silver Star recipient from the Gulf War. The plot involves a Lakota elder, Dan, (Bald Eagle) who summons a white writer, Kent Nerburn (Sweeney) to help him write a book about his people. During their time together Dan pokes holes in Kent’s assumptions about Native American people.
Self-defense class returns to Create NEWPORT – Create’s popular class Girl Power Unleashed taught by Erin Mix is returning to Create on Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Create Community Art Center, 900 W. 4th, Newport. This women’s selfdefense workshop is designed to teach women basic self-defense techniques while unleashing inner strength, practice quick easy defense releases, and learn how to use everyday items as tools for defense. The cost for the class is $15 for girls ages 13-97. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 509447-9277 or go to www. createarts.org.
Wild and Scenic Film Festival opens this Friday NEWPORT – The 5th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival comes to The Roxy Theater Friday, March 2, 5:30 p.m. Hosted by the Kettle Range Conservation Group, the festival features various films highlighting experiences, activities and current issues dealing with nature and the outdoors. Advance tickets are for sale at The Roxy Theater in Newport or Club Rio in Oldtown. Advance adult tickets are $12 and students are $5. At the door tickets are $15.
COURTESY PHOTO|MILLIE BRUMBAUGH
Local youth rehearse the play “The Stinky Feet Gang” at the Pend Oreille Playhouse. The play runs March 23-25.
Youth comedy ‘The Stinky Feet Gang’ coming soon NEWPORT – Don’t let the name fool you: The Stinky Feet Gang is a comedy that won’t offend, coming to the Pend Oreille Playhouse Friday, March 23 – 25. Friday and Saturday show times are 7 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday. Directed by Millie Brumbaugh, the cast is comprised of local third through sixth grade students, Ashley Dahl, Selah Carter, Sophie Petrie, Alexis Passmore, Heaven Cooper, Finnley Miskin, Katrina Davis, Sophia Anderson, Parker Miskin, Jeshiah Handsaker, Jason Carter, Alissa Neiswender, Seth Parker, Stephanie Walker, Anna Jones, Marissa Dahl, Sophia Anderson, Lola Whitehouse,
Anna Walton, and Janae Parker. The play takes the audience to a quirky version of the old west, where Malodorous Mel and his gang terrorize a peaceful town using their stinky feet, guaranteed to incapacitate anyone within 20 yards. But Rose Peddles, owner of the general store, has a plan to stop them. She leads Lily, Hyacinth, and the other flower-named shopkeepers in an effort to sabotage the odorous outlaws. Tickets are available at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union Ave., or go online at www.pendoreilleplayers.org. Call 509-447-9900 for more information.
THE MINER
Caribou fundraiser this Saturday USK – The Kalispel Tribe will host a fundraiser for South Selkirk Mountain Caribou recovery efforts Saturday, March 3, at Northern Quest Resort and Casino. The event will feature a screening of “Last Stand: The Vanishing Caribou Rainforest,” a cinematic journey into the world of endangered mountain caribou. The film’s producer, David Moskowitz, will be a special guest, and Rich Landers, retired Outdoors editor at The Spokesman Review, will MC the evening event. Money raised from the event and its live and silent auctions will go directly to ongoing recovery efforts for the herd. These caribou represent an important part of the area’s shared natural and cultural heritage. Later this winter, the
Kalispel Tribe will assist in the capture of South Selkirk herd females that will be placed in a maternal pen near Salmo, B.C. The pen was constructed to ensure the safety of the cows and newborn calves from predators. With fewer than a dozen caribou remaining in the South Selkirk population, the maternal pen project is a last ditch/stop gap measure to prevent the extirpation of this population. To purchase tickets, donate, or to learn more about the Kalispel Tribe’s caribou recovery efforts, visit kalispeltribe.com/ caribou. For information about reserving a table, making a donation, or sponsorship opportunities contact Mike Lithgow at 509-447-7435 or by email at mlithgow@ kalispeltribe.com.
WE E K AH EAD WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28
Priest River Library
BLANCHARD LIONS: 7 p.m. Blanchard Inn
ROTARY CLUB: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park
QUILTERS MEET: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center
NEWPORT TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House
OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport
PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center
DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport
LINE DANCING: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775.
LOOSELY KNIT: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick
KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport
PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center
STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library
PEND OREILLE KIDS CLUB: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church
STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick PRIEST RIVER LIONESS: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center PRIEST RIVER LIONESS MEETING: 11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church
PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport BINGO: 6 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church NEWPORT MASONIC LODGE: 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 2
PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center
BOOKS OUT BACK: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport
STORY TIME: 3 p.m. - Newport Library
SPIRIT LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for sites
THURSDAY, MARCH 1 OIL PAINTING CLASS: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center ALCOHOLIC’S ANONYMOUS WOMEN’S MEETING: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown LINE DANCING: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center UCC NON-DENOMINATIONAL BIBLE STUDY GROUP: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. -
DANCE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport OPEN MIC: 7-9:30 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union Ave., Newport (Former Eagles Building) ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church
SATURDAY, MARCH 3 PRIEST RIVER AMERICAN LEGION BREAKFAST: 8-10:30 a.m. - VFW on Larch Street BOOKS OUT BACK: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library ANGEL PAWS: Noon - The Ranch Club, Contact Debbie 509-445-1005 HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA MEETING: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport OATH KEEPERS CONSTITUTIONAL STUDY GROUP: 6:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport
TUESDAY, MARCH 6
MONDAY, MARCH 5 BONNER COUNTY HOMESCHOOL GROUP: 2:30 p.m. - Priest River City Park
COURTESY PHOTO|PAMELA THOMPSON
Aguirre, Thompson wed
Jackie Aguirre and Samuel Thompson were married at the Hansen Place in Sumner on Dec. 2, 2017. The bride is a 2009 college graduate and works as a loan processor and the groom is a 2007 college graduate and works in air traffic. The newlyweds honeymooned in Maui.
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: 4 p.m. - Blanchard Library PRIEST RIVER CHAMBER BOARD: 4 p.m. - Chamber Office NEWPORT MAWS AND PAWS BOOSTER CLUB: 6 p.m. - Newport High School Library ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church
Blanchard Library
PEND OREILLE COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE: 7 p.m. - Newport Health Center Basement
STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church
AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7
PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center
MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS GATHERING: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church
ROTARY CLUB: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NEWPORT BUSINESS MEETING: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church
FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport
WEIGHT WATCHERS: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport KANIKSU LODGE 97: 6 p.m. -
NEWPORT TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775. STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. -
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport PEND OREILLE ROCK AND GEM CLUB: 6 p.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park PRIEST RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River BASIC MEETING: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center CALISPEL POST 217: 6 p.m. American Legion in Cusick
Where to Worship
PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Youth ~6:30 p.m. Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265
DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS
S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m. Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m. (Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Steve Powers - 509-447-3687
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 10 a.m. for all ages Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.org
SUNDAY, MARCH 4 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport
111 Main St., Priest River
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Pastor Becky Anderson 509-447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org
LIFELINE MINISTRIES Full Gospel - Spirit Filled 214 S. Montana Ave., Oldtown 916-671-4460 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Friday Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer 4:30 p.m. Pastor Jim McDonald
CATHOLIC MASSES
www.pocoparishes.org Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m. Usk: St. Jude’s 111 River Rd., Sat. 4:00 p.m. Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows 1981 LeClerc Creek Rd. Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m. Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.
HOUSE OF THE LORD
754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. “Jesus Youth Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com
REAL LIFE NEWPORT “Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.” Worship Time: Sunday 10:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com
BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 301 W. Spruce St, Newport Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen (864) 378-7056 Bible preaching, God honoring music
NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH
1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.
BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT
“Through His potency everything that hath, from time immemorial, been veiled and hidden, is now revealed.” Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org
NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Real 4 Life - College ages 3rd & 4th Mondays The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm
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332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Worship Service 10 a.m. (509) 447-4338 www.americanlutheranchurch.net
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The creative process of painting
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tudents met at Create Art Center in Newport Thursday, Feb. 22 for Barry Dumaw’s art class, which runs through the fall and winter season Tuesdays and Thursdays. “Sometimes there’s only a couple students, some days I’ve had 12,” Dumaw said. “Either way, we like to get together and paint.” For more information about art classes, go to www. createarts.org.
Photos by Sophia Aldous and Barry Dumaw.
Diane Maslonka paints a scenic of Diamond Lake at sunset.
An oil painting of an elk by Barry Dumaw.
Diane Maslonka inspects her work.
Barry Dumaw has been painting since he was 7. In this picture he looks over a student’s brushes.
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Dumaw, working on a leopard in his own studio in Newport. “It would be wonderful if more people wanted to join us for class,” Dumaw said. “It’s nice to have this artistic community so people don’t have to drive all the way to Spokane or Sandpoint for classes.”
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John J. Carey Sr. PRIEST RIVER
John J. Carey Sr., 88 years young of Priest River, Idaho, died Feb. 5 of complications from a fall he had taken while living at River Mountain Village in Newport. John was born Jan 21, 1930, in Beardstown Ill. He was a veteran of the Korean War (CPL) after which he was a police officer for the city of Priest River ID for a small Carey time before working for the Merritt Brothers Lumber Company and retiring. Survivors include four sons, James Lewis of Idaho, John Carey Jr. of Santa Maria Calif., Jeff Carey of Naples, Idaho, Jim Carey of Sandpoint Idaho, and six grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., on Friday, March 2, at Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Priest River. A viewing will be held before the service and a burial at the Priest River Cemetery will follow. Please wear your best flannel shirt. A potluck will be held at 1 p.m., at the VFW in Priest River. Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampbell.com
Walter L. Pierre USK
“Chop” passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at the age of 65, surrounded by his wife Audrey, their sons and daughters, and countless family and friends. Those who knew him loved him; his personality was everything. Once you met him, you quickly became his friend and he went out of his way to make you feel noticed. Pierre He was born on March 2, 1952, to Raymond and Mildred Pierre. He attended Cusick School where he graduated as a 12year senior, where he met his wife of 45 years. After graduating high school he attended Eastern State University in Cheney, Wash. for two years. They married June 10, 1972, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church on the Kalispel Reservation. The couple then moved to Spokane. He retired from Eastern State Hospital after serving them for 27 years. Chop loved life. He spent his time betting on race horses, going to bingo, heading to the casino, stick games, and sporting events to watch his family. He is survived by his wife, Audrey, and his children: Ray, Barb (deceased), April (David), Nick (Janelle) and Sarah, 22 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Services were held Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday Feb. 24. His final resting place is at the lower cemetery on the Kalispel Indian Reservation. Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport are in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampbell.com
Judie Marie Beardslee EVANS, WASH.
Judie Marie Beardslee, 75, a long time Evans area resident, passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2018, at Prestige Care and Rehab, where she was being wonderfully taken care of. She was born on Dec. 6, 1942, to Harlan and Marjorie I. (Snow) Young in Butte, Mont. She graduated from Ione High School in 1960. In 1961 she married Jack Sinn. Together they had two beautiful children, Timothy Beardslee and Sally Ann. Though this union did not last, Judie found love again and married Jim Beardslee at the home of her parents in Ione in 1976. They shared the next 34 years, until Jim’s passing in 2010, united in love for each other and the outdoors. They loved fishing the local lakes both here and in Canada, panning for gold, huckleberry picking and gardening. Judie always had the most amazing garden. Her yard was always flush with flowers. Judie also enjoyed countless hours combing the beaches and antique/ second hand stores looking for treasures. She also loved sitting by the water listening to the loons. In 1960 Judie was crowned Down River Days Queen and was an active member in the Ione Rebekah Lodge 271. Judie was also a lover of ranch dressing, Velveeta, peanut butter cake and a good cup of coffee, of course! For those that knew her well, her utter dislike for cheese, yogurt and butter will be remembered. Many will remember Judie as the happy cashier in several local stores (Ace Hardware and J. C. Home and Ranch). Her smiling face, good humor and willingness for a visit made for many a happy customer. Judie was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; parents; sister Margie Ann. She is survived by her children Tim (Sylvia) Sinn of Kettle Falls; daughter Sally Ann (Jeff) Hewitt of Ione; step children Allen (Anne) Beardslee of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and Lisa (Nick) Wolfe of Colville; nine grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews; countless friends. A graveside service will be held later this summer for both Jim and Judie at the Ione Cemetery. Please visit www.danekasfuneralchapel.com now to sign the online memorial and then return in the early summer months to check service details. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory has been entrusted with all the arrangements.
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. 19 SUSPICIOUS PERSON: 3rd and Scott, Newport, report of male subject walking into traffic and acting like he doesn’t know where he is at, complainant almost hit him. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 2, report of door open on an old building and looked like someone was laying down inside. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Justin P. McCall, 32, Maple Valley, was arrested on a local warrant, turned himself in. BURGLARY: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of found game cam footage from 2/2/18 of two males in a truck with Idaho plates that appear to break into the property. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, Cusick, report of disabled vehicle blocking lane. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: S. Washington Ave., Newport, complainant reports that over the last 2-3 days her vehicle and her father’s vehicle were egged. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Stohr Rd., Newport, report of truck completely blocking complainant’s driveway, just moved here and doesn’t know anyone.
TUESDAY, FEB. 20 ARREST: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, Timothy E. Shannon, 40, Newport, was arrested for domestic violence assault in the 4th degree. ACCIDENT: McCloud Creek Rd., report of vehicle versus tree collision. MISSING PERSON: Southshore Diamond Lake, complainant reports not hearing from mother who left residence yesterday morning. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Main St., report of male subject possibly sleeping in post office overnight. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: River Rd. S., complainant noticed bullet holes in shop.
believes dog at residence is being neglected.
report of neighbor that went through mailboxes.
ACCIDENT: Scotia Rd., report of vehicle in ditch
TRESPASSING: Sullivan Lake Rd., report of neighbor’s child who was trespassing on property.
THREATENING: Trillium Rd., Cusick ACCIDENT: Fertile Valley Rd., report of slide off. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Ione Park, report of deer on ice that has broken leg, needs dispatched. ARREST: Allen Rd., Gordon Lautenbach, 69, Elk, was arrested on an out of county warrant. POSSIBLE DUI: Turner Rd., report of vehicle that stopped on highway, poor lane travel. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Hwy. 2, report of chip truck with no lights in back. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: N. Newport Ave., report of vehicle spinning donuts in middle of street.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21 DISTURBANCE: Woodstock Drive, Newport, report of a disturbance between subjects. AUTOMOBILE THEFT: S. Newport Ave., report of theft of a travel trailer. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Charlotte F. Cropper, 44, Spokane, was arrested on a local warrant. PROPERTY DAMAGE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of damage to property. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Bigfoot Rd., report of a suspicious male running down the road. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of a single vehicle non-injury accident. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hazel St., Cusick, report of man in the roadway who may have run out of gas. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Rocky Gorge Rd. and Wolfe, report of a vehicle being burnt while owner was not home. HARASSMENT: Shadow Lane, Newport, report of being harassed. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle at the end of the driveway with subject walking back and forth. ACCIDENT: W. 5th St., report of a two vehicle, non-injury accident. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of a single vehicle accident with injuries. ACCIDENT: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of a noninjury accident. THEFT: Quail Loop, Newport, report of a theft of a phone. ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. 6th St., Newport, report of two dogs running loose. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Bead Lake Rd. and LeClerc Rd. THEFT: McInnis St., Ione, report of a theft of tools.
THURSDAY, FEB. 22
THEFT: LeClerc Rd. N. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of fresh footprints going down driveway and around house. FRAUD: Allen Rd., report of financial center that advised husband’s identity was stolen last year. ARREST: W. Pine St., Newport, James Emery Dunlap, 32, Port Orchard, was arrested on a felony warrant. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Houghton St., report of baby deer stuck in fence, needs dispatched. THEFT: W. Walnut St., report of rear license plate stolen off company vehicle. ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. Railroad Ave., complainant
JUVENILE PROBLEM: Beryl Court, Newport TRESPASSING: N. 2nd Ave., report of possibly unconscious naked male in women’s bathroom. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report of suspicious vehicle at residence. TRESPASSING: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of subjects going in empty house. DECEASED PERSON: Scotia Rd., Newport JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 31, report of student sent an inappropriate photo to another student. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Spring Valley Rd.,
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 TRI-COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville
THURSDAY, MARCH 1 BONNER COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION HEARING: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint
SATURDAY, MARCH 3
Cheryl Chalfant CUSICK
MONDAY, MARCH 5
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THREATENING: S. 8th Ave., report of subject sending threatening texts to female. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 211, report of two vehicle accident, unknown injuries. THREATENING: Kalispel Tribe, report of threatening text messages. DISTURBANCE: Spokane Ave. and 2nd St., report of two subjects causing a disturbance. DISTURBANCE: E. 5th Ave., report of banging and yelling in apartment next door. ACCIDENT: Sitton and Hwy. 2, report that vehicle rear-ended other, air bag deployed. ACCIDENT: Fea Ave. and 5th, Jacob Samuel Richardson, 28, Priest River, was arrested for driving under the influence. JUVENILE PROBLEM: Chrisann Lane, complainant requesting officer speak to 12-year-old daughter. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Seymour Lane POSSIBLE DUI: N. Newport Ave., report of possible DUI, poor lane control. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hillcrest Lane, third party report of threatening with use of a shotgun.
VEHICLE PROWL: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of vehicle broken into and items stolen from inside. ACCIDENT: Fristad Rd., Cusick, report of tractor that backed into patrol car. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Bergen Rd., Newport, report of possible sexual predator that sent a package to complainant’s house for her granddaughter’s friend. ARREST: S. Fea Ave., Newport, Jonathan N. Mack, 27, Newport, was arrested on a local warrant and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Westside Calispel Rd. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 211, Usk, complainant report that where someone he had given storage permission to has turned the area into a livable place, also found motor home broken into.
SUNDAY, FEB. 25 ACCIDENT: Spring Valley Rd., Newport, report of vehicle in ditch. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Kings Lake Rd., report of tree across roadway. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of subjects in driveway with sled removing items from vacant residence. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211 and Westside Calispel, report of vehicle roll over, unknown injuries.
FRIDAY, FEB. 23 ARREST: Main St. Scott L. Reierson, 50, was arrested on a DOC warrant. CHILD ABUSE: Hwy. 20, complainant reports seeing a male possibly head-butt a child. ANIMAL CRUELTY: Old State Rd. and Fertile, complainant believes horses have been abandoned at property. RECOVERED VEHICLE: Veit Rd., report of truck dumped on the road yesterday. ACCIDENT: 1st and Union Ave., Newport, report of vehicle versus parked vehicle collision.
WEST BONNER COUNTY
MONDAY, FEB. 19 NO REPORTABLE INFORMATION.
TUESDAY, FEB. 20 ACCIDENT, INJURIES: Hwy. 57, Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: E. Settlement Rd. and Hwy. 2, Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Oldtown
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Larsen Blvd., Metaline Falls, report of subjects possibly trying to break into residence.
SHOPLIFTING: E. 5th St. N., Oldtown
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of someone that went through lockers and searched through a wallet.
NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report of male going through pink backpack.
RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Oldtown
TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of deer that needs removed from highway.
ACCIDENT, SLIDE OFF: Hwy. 2, Priest River, a 24-year-old male was cited and released for driving without permission.
DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle with flashers on.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21
THURSDAY, FEB. 22 ALCOHOL, JUVENILE: Holiday Loop, Blanchard
FRIDAY, FEB. 23
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. Walnut St., contacting two suspicious subjects. VEHICLE PROWL: W. 7th St., report of vehicle that was broken in to, was not locked.
NO REPORTABLE INFORMATION.
SATURDAY, FEB. 24
ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of semi-truck with trailer used left turn lane as a passing lane.
ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 57, Priest River
ACCIDENT: Horseshoe Lake Rd., Deer Park, report of vehicle in ditch, driver breathing, but unresponsive.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT: W. Lakeshore Rd., Priest Lake
ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2 and Fertile Valley, Newport, report of vehicle slide off.
SATURDAY, FEB. 24
TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Hwy. 2, Priest River
RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Oldtown
SUNDAY, FEB. 25 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Eastshore Rd., Coolin
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PONDORAY SHORES WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT: 9 a.m. - PUD Building, 130 N. Washington, Newport
Cheryl Chalfant passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, at the age of 68, after a courageous six-year battle against melanoma.
ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Charles L. Shull, 52, Newport, was arrested for possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled substance.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: W. Kelly Drive, report that husband pushed complainant around.
PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse
port City Hall PRIEST RIVER CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. Priest River City Hall PROPERTY RIGHTS COUNCIL: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint BLANCHARD TEA PARTY: 6:30 p.m. Blanchard Community Center
TUESDAY, MARCH 6 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse LENORA WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT: 10 a.m. - Skookum Rendezvous Lodge
BONNER COUNTY FAIR BOARD: 6 p.m. Fairgrounds Office in Sandpoint
PEND OREILLE PUD COMMISSIONERS: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - New-
BONNER COUNTY SOIL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT: 1:30 p.m. USDA Office, 1224 Washington Ave., Ste. 101 WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Hall on Highway 57 PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5: 7 p.m. - Fire Station 51, 406722 Highway 20, Cusick PEND OREILLE COUNTY FAIR BOARD: 7 p.m. - Fairgrounds at Cusick
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station No. 41 DIAMOND LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: 6:30 p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2 IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office
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201801 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.TS No.: WA-16-737298-SW APN No.: 453006-41-0001 Title Order No.: 7283 Deed of Trust Grantor(s): JENNY L. SHEA, MICHAEL D. SHEA Deed of Trust Grantee(s): ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2004 0274655 I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on, 3/9/2018 at 10:00 AM At the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, located at 625 W 4th St, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: The East 1,062.44 feet of the North 820 feet of the N1/2 SE1/4 of Section 6, Township 30 North, Range 45E WM. TOGETHER with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities over the North 15 feet of said North half connecting to Telephone Road. More commonly known as: 1341 E Telephone Rd, AKA 1343 E Telephone Rd, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/16/2004, recorded 4/23/2004, under Instrument No. 2004 0274655 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from MICHAEL D. SHEA AND JENNY L. SHEA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as grantor(s), to PACIFIC NORTHWEST TITLE, as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of December 1, 2004, Asset Backed Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust, 2004HE10, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 20110309487 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 Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the
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obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/ are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $115,305.61. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $143,191.22, together with interest as provided in the Note from 7/1/2010 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on . The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 9/25/2017. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to Continued on 6B
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and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure. htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal. hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=se arch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. Dated: 10/31/2017 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Chelsea Bonds, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 916-939-0772 or Logi n to: http://wa.qualityloan. com Trustee Sale Number : WA16-737298-SW IDSPub #0133420 2/7/2018 2/28/2018
Continued from 5B this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance
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201849 PUBLIC NOTICE P R O B AT E NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dennis J. Sorensen SUPERIOR COURT OF Washington for Spokane County. Estate of Dennis J. Sorensen, Deceased, No. 18-4-00194-5 Probate Notice to Creditors. (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of the Estate of Dennis J. Sorensen. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing by first class mail to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: Spokane County: February 15, 2018 Pend Oreille County: February 14, 2018 Personal Representative: Howard
Sorensen Attorney for the Personal Representative: Michael D. Whipple, WSBA No. 42695 Address for Mailing or Service: The Whipple Law Group, PLLC 309 E. Pacific Ave. Spokane, WA 99202 Ph: (509) 869-3223 Fax: (509) 8470165 Published in The Newport Miner February 14, 21 and 28, 2018.(3-3) ____________________________ 201850 PUBLIC NOTICE S U P E R I O R C O U R T, S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N , C O U N T Y O F SPOKANE NO. 18-4-00232-1 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS ( R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 ) In the Matter of the Estate of: WILLIAM JAMES BOROFKA, Deceased The Co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Co-Personal Representatives or the Co-Personal Representatives’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the CoPersonal Representatives served or
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Continued from 6B mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets: Date of First Publication: February 21, 2018 Co-Personal Representatives: Mark Alan Borofka and Patricia J. Wheeler Attorney for Personal Representative: Terry M. Kelly, WSBA #14875 /s/ Mark A. Borofka Mark A. Borofka, Co-Personal Representative /s/ Patricia J. Wheeler Patricia J. Wheeler, Co-Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: c/o Lee & Hayes, PLLC 601 West Riverside Avenue, Suite 1400 Spokane, WA 99201 Published in The Newport Miner February 21, 28 and March 7, 2018. (4-3) __________________________
An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on January 4, 2018, and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than March 8, 2018. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Bldg, 418 S. Scott St. Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Greg Snow, Community Dev. Director, gsnow@pendoreille.org. Required Permits: Non-Project Action; No Permit Required Dated: February 15, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner February 21 and 28, 2018.(4-2) _________________________
201856 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N 201852 FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 18-4-00006-1 A board seat on the Pend Oreille P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O Conservation District is available CREDITORS for appointment by the Washington ( R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 ) State Conservation Commission. Conservation district board supervi- Estate of sors are public officials who serve RHIO H. SCHNEIDER, without compensation and set policy Deceased. and direction for the conservation PLEASE TAKE NOTICE district. An applicant must be a reg- The above Court has appointed istered voter in Washington State, me as Personal Representative and may be required to own land of Decedent’s estate. Any person or operate a farm. Applicants for having a claim against the Decedent appointed positions do not have to must present the claim: (a) Before live within the district to apply. For the time when the claim would be more information, or to obtain an barred by any applicable statute of application form, please contact the limitations, and (b) In the manner Pend Oreille Conservation District or provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By visit the Conservation Commission filing the original of the claim with the website at http://www.scc.wa.gov/. foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving Applications and supporting materi- on or mailing to me at the address als must be received by the Commis- below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: sion no later than March 31, 2018. (a) Thirty (30) days after I served Published in The Newport Miner or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) February 21 and 28, 2018.(4-2) months after the date of first publica_________________________ tion of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the 201855 claim will be forever barred except PUBLIC NOTICE as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and NOTICE OF NON-PROJECT 11.40.060. This bar is effective for S E PA A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development claims against both the Decedent’s Regulations, notice is hereby given probate and non-probate assets. that Pend Oreille County did on /s/ James M Schneider January 4, 2018 receive a complete James M. Schneider, Personal SEPA Environmental Checklist with Representative supplemental documents prepared ELTC Law Group, PLLC by Pend Oreille County Community Bryce R. Myrvang, Attorney Development for the purpose of PO Box 301 updating the Development Regula- Newport, WA 99156 tions. Location: Pend Oreille County (509) 447-3242
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Published in The Newport Miner February 21, 28 and March 7, 2018. (4-3) _________________________ 201857 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on February 13, 2018 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Marc A. Seeberger and did on February 16, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for Bank Stabilization and Access Project (FILE NO. SSDP-18-003), Location: 952 Larch Lane, Cusick, WA 99119 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on January 1, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact:
Andy Huddleston, Community Development Department Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than March 1, 2018. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County) WDFW, HPA Permit, USACOE, Corp Approval Dated: February 16, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner February 21and 28, 2018.(4-2) _________________________ 201858 PUBLIC NOTICE N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on February 5, 2018 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Carson Welch of WSDOT and did on February 16, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for a cattle guard/ culvert replacement project (FILE NO. SSDP-18-002), Located on State Route 20 Between Usk and Cusick, WA 99119. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Department Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than March 1, 2018. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), USACOE, Corp Approval Dated: February 16, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner February 21 and 28, 2018.(4-2) __________________________ 201859 PUBLIC NOTICE S U P E R I O R C O U R T, S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N , C O U N T Y O F PEND OREILLE NO. NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 In the Matter of the Estate of DEBORAH B. HALL, Deceased. The Co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Co-Personal Representatives or the Co-Personal Representatives’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of 1) thirty (30) days after the CoPersonal Representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or 2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 21, 2018. /s/ Alisha Ridgely ALISHA M. RIDGELY /s/Heath Wright HEATH W. WRIGHT Presented By: STAMPER RUBENS, P.S. By:/s/ Kyle W. Nolte KYLE W. NOLTE, WSBA #27073 Attorney for the Estate West 720 Boone, Suite 200 Spokane, WA 99201 Published in The Newport Miner February 21, 28 and March 7, 2018. (4-3) _________________________
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201860 PUBLIC NOTICE A poll site election for a board seat on the Pend Oreille Conservation District will be held on March23, 2018 at 121 N. Washington Ave. Newport, WA 99156. Polls will open at 7 am and close at 7 pm. Registered voters who reside within the Conservation District boundary are eligible to vote. Candidates must registered voters residing in the conservation district, and may be required to own land or operate a farm. The candidate filing deadline is Feb 23 at 5 p.m. Elections procedures are available at the district office. Absentee ballots are available upon request for eligible voters, but must be requested on or before 5pm on March 2, 2018. Please contact the District office at 509-447-1155 or at the District office at 121 N. Washington Ave. Newport, WA 99156 for absentee ballots or if you have any questions. Published in The Newport Miner February 28 and March 7, 2018.(5-2) __________________________ 201861 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 2044 An ordinance of the City of Newport, Washington amending the fiscal year 2018 budget was adopted February 20, 2018 hereby increasing the current expense police budget and decreasing current expense reserves by $205,500.00. The complete text of this ordinance is available for review at City Hall during regular business hours. Published in the Newport Miner February 28, 2018.(5) __________________________ 201862 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 18-4-00008-8 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS ( R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 ) Estate of ROSE M. KIRBY, Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: February 28, 2018 /s/ Robert Kirby Robert D. Kirby, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Bryce R. Myrvang, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner February 28, March 7 and 14, 2018. (5-3) _______________________ 201863 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on February 13, 2018 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from David Hood on behalf of Dan W. Requa and did on February 23, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for a dock and ramp project (FILE NO. SSDP-18-005), Location: 182 West Shore Drive Newport, WA 99156 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on January 04, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Continued on 8B
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Cheryl was born in Spokane, Wash., on Aug. 20, 1949 to Faye (Abbott) Brewster and Edwin Brewster. They divorced soon after, and Faye married Robert Tanner, who adopted Chalfant Cheryl at the age of 3. She graduated from Shadle Park High School in 1967 and attended numerous classes at Gonzaga University, Spokane Falls Community College, and
Whitworth College. Cheryl married Dale Chalfant on Feb. 15, 1969, and together they had two children, Pamela and John Chalfant. Dale unexpectedly passed away in 2007 while enjoying their retirement property on the Pend Oreille River. Cheryl spent numerous years in the banking and mortgage loan industries. However, her passion revolved around travel and she landed her dream job at Alaska Airlines. She spent numerous years working in, and around, Sea-Tac Airport filling many customer service
positions for Alaska. They were truly the happiest years of her working life. Cheryl loved telling stories of her wonderful travel adventures she was fortunate enough to take, including some of her favorites – Italy, Greece, Turkey, Russia, and England. Cheryl was full of life and if you were one of the many people fortunate enough to know her, you know we will miss her welcoming hugs, infectious smile, and most importantly, her passion for living each day fully with gratitude and strength.
She leaves behind many friends that will all miss her as dearly as we do. We thank you for your friendship, love, and care of our Mom throughout her battles with cancer, and for all of the good times she shared with you. Her memories and personal connections were the things she held close, and talked about often. Cheryl is survived by her daughter Pamela (Scott), son John (Stefanie), grandchildren: Ashlee (Robert), Mason, Austin, and Evan, great grandchildren Eathan and Abigail, brother
Walter Tanner, as well as several cousins and extended family members. Cheryl is also survived by Don Egbers, her longterm companion, with whom she spent the last 10 years enjoying all the beauty that life provides while living on the Pend Oreille River. We want to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Cancer Care Northwest and Sacred Heart Hospital for all they did in caring for our mother during this prolonged fight with cancer. Additionally, the members of Hospice of Spokane were truly a blessing to her,
and to us, in the final days of her fight. We thank you all for your care and support for our family during this time. In lieu of flowers we would ask that you make a small donation to: Cancer Care Northwest, Hospice of Spokane, Ronald McDonald House, or a charity of your choosing. A celebration of life open house is planned for Saturday March 3, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., at 141 S. Alaska Lane, Cusick, Wash. A second event will be announced in Everett, Wash., on a later date.
TRIBE: Smelter won’t provide economic relief soon, lawsuits possible FROM PAGE 4A
quality and cause health problems for children, the elderly, and other vulnerable populations. They will also destroy a natural asset that draws people and businesses to our community rather than areas with poorer air quality. The mere specter of the smelter’s emissions has already driven some concerned citizens out of town and decreased property values. HiTest and Governor Inslee have also dismissed the community’s air quality concerns by saying that the smelter’s emissions will be offset by the use of its silicon in solar panels and other green technology. We’ve seen no contracts or data to prove up this claim, but even if it were true, that offset will not protect our community from chronic exposure to large amounts of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides,
and other contaminants emitted by the smelter. HiTest’s and the Governor’s “greater good” argument is rooted in the exploitation on our community. We should all be insulted by it. The Tribe realizes that you’ve heard most of these concerns before and likely feel that the economic situation in Pend Oreille County is too dire to pass on HiTest. However, in case we’ve misread the situation or the Commission is open to changing its mind, we want to go on record today as asking you to join the Kalispel Tribe and other concerned citizens in opposing the smelter. There are good reasons for taking this stance. First, our community will be stronger if the County and Tribe are able to work together to improve the local economy. The Tribe is committed to helping you quickly fill any economic void left by HiTest if you decide to oppose the smelter.
Continued from 7B Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco. org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Department Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than March 15, 2018. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County) WDFW, HPA Permit, USACOE, Corp Approval Dated: February 26, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner February 28 and March 7, 2018.(5-2) __________________________ 201864 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on February 13, 2018 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from David Hood on behalf of Douglas Reagon and did on February 23, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for a dock and ramp Project (FILE NO. SSDP-18-004), Location: 429 Ibbetson Drive South, Ione, WA 99139 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on January 12, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment
Second, HiTest isn’t the County’s only option for economic development. Our forests are in dire need of management actions to promote forest health, wildlife conservation, and wildfire risk mitigation, and those actions would create new jobs in the forests and the processing of timber. The Tribe is in the process of developing a plan with the Forest Service under the Tribal Forest Protection Act to catalyze this economic and stewardship activity. Third, HiTest isn’t the only business looking for cheap power. The Tribe, PUD, and County could work together to make a powerful pitch to new businesses that would stimulate our economy without degrading our health and environment. Fourth, the smelter has caused widespread concern among elected officials throughout the region, and they are likely to be
on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco. org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Department Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than March 15, 2018. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County) WDFW, HPA Permit, USACOE, Corp Approval Dated: February 26, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner February 28 and March 7, 2018.(5-2) __________________________ 201865 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on February 20, 2018 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Brian Farnsworth and did on February 23, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a dock on the PO River. (FILE NO. SA-18-001), Location: 458 Farber Lane; Parcel# 433733529059 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on February 6, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pen-
eager to bring their expertise and resources to the table to help the County develop a plan to revitalize the economy without HiTest. Fifth, the smelter will not provide any economic relief soon. Given the widespread opposition to the smelter, HiTest and the County are likely to be embroiled in litigation for a long time if HiTest decides to move forward with its project. Sixth, there is reason to be skeptical about HiTest’s care and diligence. HiTest withheld emissions data for over a year, and that data disproved its prior claims that the facility wouldn’t generate hazardous emissions. It acquired a site for the smelter that prohibits industrial uses. It used a BPA right-of-way without permission. The United Silicon Smelter debacle in Helguvik, Iceland provides recent, tangible evidence that silicon smelters cause massive problems if they
doreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than March 15, 2018. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW)Army Corp, Approval Letter (USACOE) Dated: February 26, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner February 28 and March 7, 2018.(5-2) ________________________ 201866 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on February 16, 2018 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Kathleen Kulp and did on February 22, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a dock on the PO River. (FILE NO. SA-18-002), Location: 406 Hazel Street; Parcel# 433512539012 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on February 14, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than March 15, 2018. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW)Army Corp, Approval Letter (USACOE) Dated: February 26, 2018
are operated without care and transparency. Seventh, you won’t have to answer to concerns from your electorate when meteorological conditions are such that they are prohibited from using their wood stoves while the smelter continues to operate. Eighth, you won’t have to live with the knowledge that you could have stopped the smelter if it turns out to be as bad for our community as many people fear. The Commission can stop the smelter in its tracks by refusing to rezone the land out of public health concerns. But if those public health concerns become apparent after the smelter is constructed, it will be too late. This is the lesson we learned from Libby. Thank you for listening. The Tribe sincerely hopes that we will be able to work together. I’d like to hear your thoughts and questions now.
Published in The Newport Miner February 28 and March 7, 2018.(5-2) ____________________________ 201868 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A N D D AT E C H A N G E Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County is proposing amendments to the Development Regulations. These amendments include revisions to the following: Processing Procedures and Addition of a Hearing Examiner. Please contact Greg Snow, Director of Community Development (gsnow@pendoreille. org) for a more detailed description of the proposed changes. On March 20th, 2018 the Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to formalize a recommendation on the Draft Development Regulation Amendments. The Planning Commission meeting on this update will be held at the Cusick Community Center (111 1st Street, Cusick WA, 99119) at 6:00 PM. The Board of County Commissioners will then conduct a public hearing for adoption of the draft Development Regulation Amendments in April of 2018 (date & time to be determined). Copies of the proposed revisions are available to the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department, Courthouse Annex, 418 South Scott Ave., Newport, WA 99156, (509)447-4821. Date of notice of amendment: January 04, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner February 28, 2018.(5) ___________________________ 201869 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Cusick Town Council will be holding its regular monthly council meeting on March 12th, 2018 at 6 pm. In addition to town business there will be discussion regarding budget amendments as well as an introduction to new town employees. This is a public meeting and all who are interested are encouraged to attend. Mayor Chris Evers Published in The Newport Miner February 28, 2018