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Kalispels announce $20 million resort expansion Will add high end RV resort, Cyber Quest, kids entertainment

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – The Northern Quest Resort and Casino will have a new look soon, as the Kalispel Tribe announced a $20 million expansion of the resort, the largest expansion in seven years.

Tribal chairman Glen Nenema said he still is amazed at what the tribe has accomplished in the 17 years since the casino was opened.

“Some days I wake up and can’t believe the accomplishments,” Nenema said during a press conference Feb. 22 to announce the expansion to the public. He had announced the expansion to tribal members earlier.

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This is what the $20 million expansion of the Northern Quest Resort and Casino will look like when it is complete. The street in the foreground is Hayford Road.

See Casino, 2A

County working through approval of ambulance district

By Michelle Nedved

Calling the lawmakers

Pot, taxes, water among topics for 7th District legislators

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County commissioners want to make sure everyone is on board before approving a county-wide emergency services district. The city of Newport and a handful of fire districts already submitted letters stating they’re in support, but officials have yet to make it to the north end of the county to talk with those towns and fire districts, according to commissioner Mike Manus. Those meetings are currently being scheduled, hopefully for March.

“One of my biggest problems is being gone every two weeks to Olympia, and (not) getting to all the meetings,” Manus said. Ideally, Manus would like to attend those meetings because he is the county commissioner on the council tasked with planning a district.

An EMS Council was formed to discuss the formation of a district that could levy a tax to pay for ambulance services throughout the county. Any tax levy would need voter approval.

Along with Newport, letters of support were submitted by South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue, Pend Oreille Fire District No. 6, and Pend Oreille Fire District No. 8.

Currently American Medical Response, a Spokane company, is based out of the South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue station at Diamond Lake, on call about 10 hours a day. That should soon See Ambulance, 2A

NEWPORT – Callers asked 7th District state legislators a variety of questions during a telephonic legislative update early Thursday evening, Feb. 24.

Reps. Joel Kretz, R-

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Wauconda, and Jaquelin Maycumber, R-Republic, joined Sen. Shelly Short, RAddy, in answering callers’ questions and taking brief polls along with providing an update on what is happening during this year’s legislative session.

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The 7th District Legislators have changed a little since the session started.

In early February Short, a former state representative, was appointed to the Senate seat formerly held by Brian Dansel, who left for a job with the Trump ad-

ministration. Maycumber, Short’s former legislative assistant, was appointed to her seat.

Callers asked about marijuana, wildfire protection, property tax increases, ATVs, immigrants, access to firewood on public lands, gun rights, right to work laws, state lottery, per-mile gas tax, solar panels, having an electoral college for state elections and having eastern Washington and See Call, 10A

County goes for FEMA reimbursement due to harsh weather

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Public Works Department is hurrying to file the proper paperwork in order to receive federal reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to pay for repairs and cleanup due to several weather related incidents since January. The deadline to file claims for reimbursement is Friday, March 3.

“It is a lot of work and there is no

room for error, but it will get done,” says Pend Oreille County Public Works Director Sam Castro, who was working on the claims Monday morning. The county is seeking reimbursement for $185,000.

In order for counties to receive FEMA reimbursement, commissioners must declare a state of emergency. Pend Oreille County Commissioners passed an emergency resolution Feb. 17.

“It was a just a simple, necessary step to make sure our roads and public works department aren’t hin-

dered in getting the resources they need to address infrastructure problems and concerns this winter has caused,” says Pend Oreille County Commissioner Karen Skoog.

Washington Governor Jay Inslee released a proclamation declaring a State of Emergency in January after severe weather, citing the consequences of abundant snow, rain, freezing and thawing that has caused road damage and flooding is several counties. While there has See Public Works, 2A

B r i e f ly Developmental Disabilities board invites public to meeting NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 6. Recruitment and community engagement planning, program updates, and council bylaws are up for discussion.

Light refreshments will be provided. The meeting will be at the Pend Oreille County Counseling Room, located at 105 S. Garden Ave. For more information, call 509-447-5651.

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Board seat open in Conservation District NEWPORT – A board seat on the Pend Oreille Conservation District is available for appointment by the Washington State Conservation Commission. Conservation District board supervisors are public officials who serve without compensation and set policy and direction for the district.

Applicants must be registered voters within Washington state and may be required to own land or operate a farm.

Applications and all associated materials must be submitted by Friday, March 31.

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For more information, or to obtain an application form, go to www.scc.wa.gov or call the Pend Oreille Conservation District at 509-447-1155.

Metaline looks at raising sewer rates METALINE – The Metaline Town Council will hold a 15-minute public hearing Wednesday, March 8 at 6:45 p.m. in the council chambers to discuss a proposed sewer rate increase effective April 1.

The public is invited to attend. Council chambers are located at 101 Housing Road.

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The tribe plans to add a high end RV Resort, a tribe-owned retail store, a family friendly arcade with 70 non-violent games and attractions, an hourly children’s center and to expand the food court with at least two new venders.

The tribe is making the move in an attempt to diversify their holdings and not be so dependent on gaming, said Phil Haugen, chief operating officer for the Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority.

Construction on the expansion, which is expected to be completed by spring of 2018, will start this spring.

The Northern Quest expansion will include 40,000 square feet of additional space added to the casino’s south side, near the existing Fatburger entrance. The grand facade, located on

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the corner of Hayford Road and Northern Quest Boulevard, will feature floor to ceiling windows with a two-story beacon rising through the roof.

The initial part of Phase 1 construction will bring up to 100 new permanent jobs.

The Kalispel Tribe intends to continue developing its property in Airway Heights and growing Northern Quest into a regional destination.

The expansion will include: Cyber Quest, a family friendly, professionally supervised arcade that features 70 non-violent games and attractions.

Kids Quest, an hourly children’s entertainment center.

Children 6 weeks up to age 12 will have a variety of activities to choose from, including an arts and crafts area, an indoor gym, a karaoke stage and quiet spots for reading and tablet play.

Windfall, a 13,000 square foot Kalispel Tribe owned retail store that will carry outdoor, recreation and sporting goods, home goods and fine gifts.

While it is open to the public, Camas Club Reward member will be able to redeem Rewards Play points for merchandise. Windfall will employ up to 15 people.

Northern Quest RV Resort. The new high end RV Resort was designed by Bud Surles, a nationally recognized RV resort developer.

Located on 17 acres, the resort will include seven luxury sites, 36 over sized standard sites and 29 pull-through spaces, as well as full hook-ups.

There will also be 19 tiny, 400-square-foot cottages for rent, as well as a pool, sports courts, a dog park and amenity center with conference space, an exercise room and laundry facilities.

The RV resort will employ up to 24 full time and part time people.

Northern Quest Food Court will expand by at least two new vendors.

The last major expansion at Northern Quest was in 2009, when the $200 million, 250-room hotel was built. The casino itself was built in 2000.

The Kalispel Tribe has steadily been expanding its Airway Heights operations.

In 2010 a new Chevron gas station and convenience store was opened south of the casino. In 2011, Northern Quest launched its outdoor concert series.

In 2012, the resort completed a nearly $1 million remodel and expansion of the Rivers Edge Buffet. In 2013 EPIC restaurant, formerly the Q, reopened after a large remodel. In 2015, the tribe opened another Chevron gas station and

convenience store, this one along Highway 2.

The tribe has been diversifying its business interests outside of Airway Heights.

In December 2015, the tribe bought the former Spokane Country Club, the oldest golf course in the Inland Northwest. It renamed it the Kalispel Golf and Country Club.

The semi-private club opened golf membership to the general public in March 2016.

In April 2016, the tribe opened the 1898 Public House, the Kalispel Golf and Country Club’s first public restaurant. In June 2016, the tribe opened Kalispel Laundry Services, an expanded commercial laundry facility.

The expansion at Airway Heights will not expand gambling and the tribe didn’t need to put any more land in trust for the latest expansion.

Public Works: Wants to avoid another Wilms road incident From Page 1A

been no severe flooding in Pend Oreille County, Castro says there have been six landslides since Jan. 30 and 100 weather related incidents between Jan. 30 and Feb. 22. The last landslide was reported Feb. 17 on Sicily Road and was 100 feet in width with over a foot of mud and debris extending onto the roadway.

There were no reported injuries or accidents. On Feb. 21 Cordes Road near Cusick was closed due to water over the roadway.

“I’m extremely grateful to all of our staff because the have been under a tremendous workload dealing with the weather and the results of the weather,” says Castro. “They motivate me. The amount of effort they continue to give and give is amazing and it helps us execute our duty to keep the public safe.”

Work crews from Public Works have spent the last couple weeks going out in teams of two across the county to check road damage due to weather, possible landslide areas, and making sure culverts aren’t backing up, which can cause flooding and road washouts.

Castro adds that it is impera-

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Pend Oreille County Public Works Director Sam Castro shows on his computer where a road washout was reported.

tive the county avoids another situation like the Willms Road washout in April 2008, where a 100-foot stretch of road was wiped out and a home and barn destroyed when a creek turned into a wall of water. Debris, including a discarded mattress, caused the water to back up in the culvert, eventually tearing away the road. No one was

injured, but the county had to pay around $250,000 to repair the damage.

“If a situation like that were to happen on my watch, I would quit,” says Castro.

“There’s no reason it should have happened then, and there’s no reason it should happen now.”

Pend Oreille County received

around $68,000 in reimbursement from FEMA for damages from the severe windstorm in Nov. 2015 that damaged several homes and cut off power to about 4,000 county residents.

“We have a good relationship with them (FEMA),” Castro says.

“We know exactly what we have to do in order to receive reimbursement.”

Ambulance: Newport Towing wants to get in ambulance biz From Page 1A

increase to 24-hour coverage, Manus said.

Once AMR is operating 24 hours, they will be able to gather data to determine what kind of tax levy would be needed to make ambulance service financially viable in Pend Oreille County.

“The reason we need the district is because of current Medicaid and Medicare (reimbursement) rates, it’s not sustainable, without having some other money to back fill,” Manus said.

The issue came to a head last year with the closure of Newport Ambulance, a privatelyowned company in Oldtown that provided

advanced life support ambulance services in the Pend Oreille and Bonner counties.

Since the closure of Newport Ambulance in September, coverage has landed on the shoulders of fire districts, many of which are staffed with volunteers, and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.

“Almost every fire department or district has chosen to be responsible for providing EMS services to their respective areas, but at this time have no way of recouping these expenses, and no way to pay for initial or ongoing training of EMS responders, except through general tax funds collected specifically for fire protection,”

EMS Council President Scott Doughty wrote in a letter to the various fire districts in the county.

“We also have no legally binding contracts for services such as private ambulance transport for 911 and Inter-facility transports. This leaves the county vulnerable to another situation like we currently face.”

Newport Towing is looking to get into the ambulance business.

Manus said owner John Jackson bought an ambulance and is working to get a transport license.

According to Manus, Newport Towing has up to 20 employees ready to go, and they would backup AMR. A call to Jackson was not immedi-

ately returned.

Manus speculates that once an ambulance district is formed by the county commissioners, and voters approve a tax levy, the county could put out a request for proposals from private companies, such as AMR, to operate in the county.

Such a company could bill for services, and then receive tax money to back fill expenses.

As Manus points out, ambulance services compensated solely on billing isn’t a viable model.

Medicare and Medicaid reimburses only a fraction of what’s billed, and people without insurance can’t always pay.

Pend Oreille County is one of only four counties

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in the state of Washington that doesn’t have an ambulance district, including Franklin, Columbia and Garfield. The remaining 35 counties have varying models.

Seven counties have districts that cover the entire county. Seven counties have hospital districts with EMS levies, though Newport Hospital CEO Tom Wilbur said that’s not a viable option in Pend Oreille County.

Fifteen counties have an EMS district with 90-plus percent coverage of the county general property tax valuation.

Eleven have an EMS district with less than 50 percent of their general tax valuation covered.

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Last Year: The weather this week last year was much different. Temperatures were in the mid 40’s all week and there was no snow or rain.

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Blood drive at Cusick High School March 16 CUSICK – There will be a blood drive, coordinated by the Inland Northwest Blood Center and hosted

by Cusick High School Thursday, March 16, noon to 2 p.m.

The INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest.

For more information, contact INBC Territory Manager Noreen Johnson at 509-991-2418.

House of the Lord announces honor roll OLDTOWN – House of the Lord Christian Academy announced second quarter honor roll.

Students in grades four through six who with a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average are: Kiersten Davis, Ryan Durbin, Olivia Earls, Conner Erickson, Jonathan Freshman, Andrew Harris, Colton Thompson and Gabriella Youk.

Students in grades four through six with a 4.0 are Jarron Lyon and Joseph Shukle.

Junior high students, grades seven and eight, with GPA’s of 3.25 to 3.49 are Conlen Campbell and Morgan Mills. Junior high students with a 3.5 to 3.99 are Hunter Ellingburg, Morgan Hall, Andrea Harris, Rose Lemas, Nathan Lyon, Elizabeth Neale, Destiney Palmer, Seth Wohlberg and Grace Youk.

Evelyn Jurgens received a 4.0.

High school students, in grades nine through 12, with a 3.25 to 3.49 GPA are: Hannah Anderson, Jacob Campbell, Sabrina Herrin and Cynthia Williamson. High school students with a 3.5 to 3.99 GPA are Jaxon Arndt-Stigall, Hope Ellingburg, Olivia Engblom, Kathy Fracasse, Brandee McClellen, Grace McGhee and Megan Schultz.

Sarah Neale received a 4.0.

Correction In last week’s front-page article, “Levies pass at all three schools” the wrong figures were inadvertently used for Cusick School District’s Maintenance and Operations Levy. The accurate figures are as follows: A three year $425,000 per year levy, with an estimated $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed property value. We regret any confusion this caused.

Public hearings set to allow 129,000-pound trucks on highways COEUR D’ALENE – Public hearings will be held in the second week of March to take comment on applications allowing trucks weighing up to 129,000 pounds on sections of Highway 95, Highway 1, Highway 2, Highway 41 and Highway 54 in Idaho.

These shipments are reducible, meaning cargo or goods can be removed to make a shipment lighter.

Comments will be taken on applications to See Trucks, 6A

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The PUD has been trying to sell the Sullivan Creek Power House for some time. The sale of the powerhouse to a Tacoma woman closed recently. The property sold for $75,000.

Sullivan Creek Powerhouse sold

NEWPORT – The sale of the Sullivan Creek Powerhouse, located near Metaline Falls, closed on Feb. 24. The historical building was sold by the PUD to Ms. Ellen Woolard of Tacoma. NAI Black Commercial Real Estate represented the PUD in the sale of the 4,600 square foot building and 12.64 acres. The property was sold for $75,000, according to Pend Oreille County Assessor Jim, McCroskey. Woolard told the PUD that her first priority is to make the building structurally sound.

The building was built

by the Inland Portland Cement Company in 1909 and supplied electricity to the town of Metaline Falls. In 1956, the powerhouse was shut down because of maintenance problems with the wooden flume that conveyed water from Mill Pond to the powerhouse. The PUD purchased the project in 1956 and operated it on a temporary basis as a storage project for downstream users. In 1958, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a 50-year license for the project to be operated as a nongenerating project.

Kretz gets wildlife conservation award OLYMPIA – Raising horses and cattle on a mountaintop near Wauconda would give anyone an appreciation for the outdoor life and a hunting heritage.

However, for State Representative Joel Kretz, who is serving his seventh two-year term representing the rugged 7th District in Northeast Washington, working outdoors and recreating in the mountains and forests of this state were part of his upbringing from an early age.

“There was a time for much of my childhood where being indoors meant you were either sleeping or in trouble, and I didn’t care for neither,” said See Kretz, 5A

Waters to rise in Lake Pend Oreille SEATTLE – At the request of Bonneville Power Administration, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began Flexible Winter Power Operations and began storing water in Lake Pend Oreille last week to assist with downstream maintenance work.

Corps water managers had not anticipated implementing FWPO at Albeni Falls Dam this winter because of Riley Creek bank stabilization work. Recent warm conditions have thawed the access road however, and road-use restrictions are preventing additional work being completed this season.

The BPA request to store water at Albeni Falls Dam will help with the Bureau of Reclamation’s drum gate maintenance at Grand Coulee Dam. During Riley Creek bank stabilization work, the maximum elevation was 2,052 feet as measured at the Hope gauge. While the operating range for FWPO is from 2,051-2,056 feet, water managers are not targeting a specific elevation.

Any water stored in the lake may be used for power generation later in the season.

Current outflow from Albeni Falls is 19,500 cfs. That rate decreased

over the week to accommodate BPA’s request.

The Corps expected the lake to rise 1.5 to 2.5 feet above current elevation by the end of February.

The Corps operates Albeni Falls Dam as a multiple-purpose project, providing flood risk management, power generation, fish and wildlife conservation, navigation and recreation.

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Friday for publication the following Wednesday. No letter will be published unless it is signed by at least one individual, even if the letter represents the view of a group.

The letter must include a telephone number and address for authentication. The Miner reserves the right to edit letters. Political letters will not be published the last issue before an election. Letters will be printed as space allows.

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nce again, it seems elected officials are forgetting who they are elected to serve. A bill proposed by the Idaho legislature would allow municipalities to publish legal notices on their own websites, rather than printing them in the local newspaper.

The bill is being championed by Rep. Ronald Nate, R-Rexberg, who says the bill is a way for governments to save money.

It’s also a way for governments to further erode the watchdog role of newspapers.

“It’s true not everyone is ‘wired.’ Similarly, though, not everyone gets the paper,” Nate says.

He’s missing the point. True, not everyone gets the paper, but everyone can get the paper. Not everyone can access the Internet for a variety of reasons.

Virtually anyone can walk into the library and read the newspaper. Most can walk into a store and buy a newspaper. Not so with the Internet, which has a learning curve no matter how technologically advanced we get.

The purpose of publishing legal notices in the local newspaper of record is to fulfill the public’s right to know. Your right to know and be informed of the functions of your government are embodied in public notices, as noted every week on the public notice pages of this newspaper.

Giving governments the option to publish legal notices on their own website rather than in the newspaper also eliminates the collection of all public notices in one location. Imagine having to visit each municipalities’ website: your school district, your city, county, cemetery district, conservation district, library district, fire district, courts and hospital district – to name a few – on a weekly basis just to find out what they’re doing with your money and how they’re planning to influence your lives.

Nate argues the online publication of public notices would save thousands in taxpayers’ dollars. It would also eliminate spending oversight on those taxpayers’ dollars, as budgets are required to be published too.

Nate says himself that public notices are required to promote the principals of transparency and open government. Moving legal notices online only muddies that transparency and further hinders the spirit of an open government.

-Michelle C. Nedved

Pend Oreille Players active, could use donations As we turn the corner halfway through our twentieth year providing Community Theatre to the Newport and surrounding areas, we feel very grateful for all the support we have received from you over the years.

“Choices,” our new lay production just closed. Shannon Faye Winery is doing a wine tasting Friday, March 3 to celebrate our new wine choice for our concessions, with Ben Kardos providing music to end the evening on a beautiful Brumbaugh note. Bridges Home’s Celtic Concert, “On a Turtle’s Back” (our children’s play), Alex Ashley and Ruthie Hendrickson in concert, and our Drama field Trip for approximately 800 area elementary children, takes us through March and April. Tim Behren’s “McManus in Love” in May is a special engagement that you’ll not want to miss.

“Legally Blonde, the Musical” is the production for our season’s end in June, but no worries, our One Act Play Festival kicks off our 2017-2018 season in July.

Our annual budget for 2016 was $53,000, comprised of an operating budget of $41,000 and production costs for scripts, royalties, sets, props, and costumes of $12,000. If any “frills” are involved we have probably recycled them from old props, costumes or set materials. Raising financial support through grant funding and through the generous donations of community arts supporters allows us to keep ticket prices affordable.

Please consider making a gift to Pend Oreille Players Association (POPA) today. Become a sustaining member by setting up a recurring donation on our website by going to the “Donate” button. A recurring donation of $25 a month ($300/year) or more would move us toward our goal of $15,000 raised over the course of a year. You may also send a check by mail or drop in during office hours, Thursday and Friday from 1 – 6-p.m. We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization so your donation is tax deductible. It takes your support to keep our doors open, actors acting, singers singing, dancers dancing, and sets striking.

We, my friends, are one busy little theatre.

If you have questions, or wish to get involved by ushering, crewing, acting, or fund raising, feel free to contact us. We love to see new faces.

Millie Brumbaugh is Productions Manager and Board President for Pend Oreille Players Association (POPA), a 501(c) 3 Non-Profit Organization.

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yo u r o p i n i o n Thanks for supporting school levy To the editor, On behalf of the staff and students of the Newport School District, I would like to thank our community for your overwhelming support of the 2017-2020 Maintenance and Operations Levy. This election turned out 2,298 voters with more than 66 percent of the votes approving our levy renewal.

We understand that these levy funds come directly from you as taxpayers and we do not take your vote of confidence and support lightly. By supporting this levy, we are also pledging to you to uphold the promises we have made to our community.

Please remember that our levy information is posted on our district website and we are always here to answer any questions you might have.

I would also like to thank the many individuals who helped make our levy campaign a success. So many of you put signs in your windows and in front of your homes and/or businesses. Your donations to CAPS (Citizens Actively

Promoting Schools) allowed for the continuing advertisement for the upcoming election.

Passing a levy is no small feat; it is an all-around group effort!

We have a great community and we have a great district. We look forward to continuing to offer educational programs to meet the needs of our students and community. Again, thank you for your support and confidence in us to, not only educate, but to also keep your students safe.

-David E. Smith Superintendent, Newport School District

No ACA, but we have a plan To the editor: “The Congresswoman will be reviewing a plan that is in process.” “We do not know any of the details.” “The plan has not been finalized.”

These, plus more basic responses were uttered by representatives from Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers office Thursday afternoon in response to questions about the Affordable Care Act [ACA]. The questions were from concerned citizens who

fear loss of health care coverage or non affordable premiums.

From various news sources, the plan to amend the ACA could include tax credits, health savings accounts and high risk pools. For simplicity, let’s examine the three items listed above. 1) Tax credits: It is a fact tax credits do not equate to the cost of insurance premiums. 2) Health savings accounts.

You need to have enough income to save the funds plus they are your funds, not insurance coverage.

3) High risk pools. Will result in higher health care premiums, larger deductibles, less benefits or all of above.

Congress over the past four plus years has tried to repeal ACA. Our Congresswoman continues to support the repeal of the ACA. Now that they might have the opportunity and are just now working on a plan?

Reminds me of the dog that just caught the bus.

If the ACA is repealed, “what’s in your wallet?”

It will not be any extra dollars for you or your family plus the potential loss of medical coverage.

-Robert W. Schutte Newport

Protests becoming criminal To the editor, In last week’s opinion, (“Letter writer cherry picks facts” Miner Feb. 22) Mr. Sherman referenced Logical Fallacies.

Was he using it when he said that I said that the 9th Circuit was “bad bad,” and un-American.

Not true sir. Or that I was referring to Mrs. Lambarth as an uppity woman, again wrong sir.

I did reference a case law and that she could ask her husband about, in as much as he is a wellknown attorney.

Mr. Sherman was so busy nit picking my opinion that he missed the gist of it. I believe that any President, no matter what party, should have time to get his cabinet in place and start working on his programs. If you do not like his programs, then argue against them on their own merits.

Right now all I see is a bunch of name calling and nasty vitriol and property destruction.

We Americans have always been a raucous group of people, but as of late it has gotten very nasty even. When these See letters, 5A

Rosellini’s plan to fund bridges deserves another look Remember the old saying: Hindsight is 20-20?

If only Washington voters had followed Gov. Albert Rosellini’s tolling plan to build, maintain and replace our state’s major bridges, we would have replacement funds today.

Now, lawmakers in Olympia are scrambling to find the billions needed for the new I-5 bridge connecting Vancouver and Portland. Predictably, tolling needs to be included in the funding scheme, but it is still a political hot button.

Rosellini, the Seattle Democrat elected governor in 1956, staked

his political career on tolling. In the early 1960s, he proposed four new toll bridges which are vital traffic arteries today.

While he eventually won approval for the bridges, he lost his re-election bid in 1964. In effect, we all lost the ability to fund future infrastructure from reserve accounts that would be established from permanent tolls.

Just as the original I-5 bridges across the Columbia River were built with tolls, those tolls ended when the construction bonds were paid off. Drivers paid a 5-cents to cross the Columbia between 1917 and

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President Donald Trump has been in office for a little more than a month. He has made a number of executive actions, many of which have stirred controversy.

How do you feel about President Trump’s first month in office?

He’s done great, exactly what he said he was going to do.

I’m freaked out, he seems to be mentally ill.

He’s been unusual, but I think he’s doing all right, given the press climate he’s in.

1929. Then when the second structure was completed in 1958, they were assessed a 20-cents crossing charge until 1967.

Rosellini supported building toll bridges across the Hood Canal, Lake Washington and the Columbia River (not in Vancouver). When he proposed making the tolls permanent he was pummeled by voters who were convinced lawmakers would simply divert the excess collections to fund other state programs. Unfortunately, legislative history worked See BRUNELL, 5A

r e a d e r ’ s p o l l r e s u lt s Do you think vaccinations should be mandatory for children attending school?

Yes, but only public schools. Private schools aren’t subject to the same laws.

11%

Yes, all school children, regardless of what kind of school it is, should be required to get vaccinated.

64% Total Votes: 36

No. It should be up to parents if their children are vaccinated.

25%

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against Rosellini.

So the last of the Rosellini tolls came off the Highway 101 Bridge connecting Astoria and the Long Beach Peninsula in Washington.

That occurred g u e st on Dec. 24, 1993. o p i n i o n The DON C. heart of BRUNELL RoselliAssociation ni’s of proposal was in Washington Seattle.

Business As a President way to alleviate traffic congestion on the l-90 Lake Washington floating bridge, Rosellini championed construction of a second floating bridge.

It would cost $21 million and be constructed across the lake starting at the south end of the University of Washington campus.

Rosellini proposed a 35-cent permanent toll in each direction and wanted to put surplus money aside for repairs, modifications and eventual replacement.

Unfortunately, voters again insisted the tolls end when construction bonds were retired. In 1979, toll cubicles were converted to bus stops.

The replacement bridge costs climbed to over $4.6 billion. In May 2009, Gov. Chris Gregoire, signed legislation authorizing a new toll of $3.59 each way during peak commutes.

The stark reality is without tolls, vital bridges would not be constructed.

It has been that way for a century.

As taxes collected from a gallon of gas diminish at the state and federal level and as more electric and hybrid vehicles plug our highways, future transportation funding hinges on user fees.

Even in metropolitan areas with good light-rail, commuter train and bus systems, traffic congestion remains a growing problem. Unfortunately, the costs to alleviate the glitches continues climbing.

When President Eisenhower pushed construction of the interstate highway system in the 1950s, land was commonly purchased by the acre in open areas.

Today, it is mostly procured by the square foot in

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protesters are asked what they are protesting about, they really don’t know.

Protesting is something we Americans do with relish. But up until recently most protests have been peaceful. I am afraid I am seeing a shift in the tone and the criminality of some of these protests. We can only hope that cooler heads will prevail and we can get on with our lives peacefully.

-Richard Miller Newport

District watches money, levy deserves support To the editor, Strong schools and strong communities go hand in hand, this is more than just a slogan. As a lifelong resident, and fifth generation member of this community, I firmly believe this statement to be true. This is my third year as superintendent of West Bonner County School District and there have been many challenges and celebrations along the way. The celebrations have far outweighed the challenges and my focus and decisions will always be based on what is best for our students. All employees of the district have been working very hard for our students as we continue to “Strive for Greatness.”

Our district is very appreciative of the support we receive from our community and hope to continue to have the support through this levy season.

The school board has been fiscally conservative with the support we receive, including their choice to not impose an emergency levy on our taxpayers in the fall of 2016. This was available to the district due to the growth of our district from the previous year and did not require a vote.

There are many great things happening in our schools and our community and together we can continue to make this a great place. Please vote on

densely packed cities and suburbs.

Our state’s economy is built on moving products and people along our highway networks. While we are blessed with the Puget Sound, Lake Washington and the Columbia River, we are cursed with finding ways to fund crossing them.

It makes sense for lawmakers to revisit Rosellini’s strategy to “pay forward” our bridges. Likewise, it is incumbent upon our legislators to establish “locked boxes” devoted to depositing excess fund to be withdrawn only to repair, maintenance and replacement of our state’s major bridges.

We have “untouchable” accounts for workers’ compensation. Why not for key bridges?

BOB

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This could adversely impact military decisions and delay our responses to military threats because Bannon does not have any knowledge of military affairs and he could intervene with NSC decision making processes.

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Northeast Washington forest group meets March 18 COLVILLE – The Northeast Chapter of the Washington Farm Forestry Association will be having their annual Winter Meeting March 18, at the Fort Colville Grange, 157 Highway 20 in Colville.

The welcome table opens at 8 a.m. with the presentations starting at 9 a.m. and will go through to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

This year the theme is “The Value of Working with Contractors.”

Guest speakers from local forestry consultation groups and agencies will be talking on partnering with local contractors to improve forests and increase individual property owners’ bottom line. Working with a professional consultant provides value and peace of mind. Their skills, resources, and established relationships just adds to resources

to manage land and achieve individual’s goals with their own personal property.

People are invited to come and learn who, why, what, where, and when of working with a contractor.

During the meeting, there will be the election of officers for the local chapter.

The price is $20 for adults and $10 per child (under 18). There is Early Bird pricing, register before March 04, and pay $16 for adults and $6 per child. Continental breakfast and a lunch are provided. Register by March 15. Registration on the day of the meeting will be taken, but lunch and seating cannot be guaranteed.

WFFA is an organization of and for forest landowners in Washington. Members own from a few

acres to a few thousand acres and manage them for timber, other forest products, wildlife, fish, recreations, and aesthetics. Forestry professionals and interested individuals who do not own forestland are welcome to join as associate members.

WFFA is a non-profit 501 c (5), non-governmental associations, which is guided by a 28-member board of Directors.

Sixteen local chapters representing geographic regions of the state each have their own officers and provide educational programs and tours.

For more information please phone or text Ann Van Dielen at 509-596-0931 or by email wffa. ne.chapter@gmail.com. The website is http://www.wafarmforestry. com/NorthEast.

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allow trucks on U.S. 95 from the Latah County/ Benewah County line to the Canadian border (Milepost 371 to Milepost 538), Idaho 1 between Pioneer Road and the Canadian border (Milepost 0 to Milepost 11.17), Idaho 1 between U.S. 95 to Pioneer Road (Milepost 521 to Milepost 522), U.S. 2 between U.S. 95 and the Montana border (Milepost 64 to Milepost 80), U.S. 2 between U.S. 95 and the Washington border, which is Milepost 0 to Milepost 28. Additional milepost

locations in this route application include Milepost 29.7 to Milepost 29.8, and Milepost 475 to Milepost 475.7 to ensure access to and from U.S. 95.

Route applications also include Idaho 41 between its intersection with Idaho 54 and its intersection with U.S. 2 (Milepost 18.9 to Milepost 39), and Idaho 54 between its intersection with Idaho 41 and its intersection with U.S. 95 (Milepost 0 to Milepost 8).

The hearings will be in Coeur d’Alene Tuesday, March 7, 4-7 p.m. at the Idaho Transporta-

tion Department district headquarters, 600 W. Prairie Ave.; in Bonners Ferry Thursday, March 9, from 4-7 p.m. at the Bonners Ferry Visitors Center, 7198 Highway 95 in Bonners Ferry; and in Sandpoint Saturday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Plaza, 231 N. Third Ave. There will be an opportunity to give verbal or written testimony at the public hearings.

Those interested in reviewing the applications before the hearings can visit itd.idaho.gov/ freight/?target=129000lbs-route-requests, and

click on 129k Pending Route Requests.

Those interested in submitting comments before or after the hearings can do so by visiting the webpage. Comments also can be e-mailed to adam.rush@itd.idaho. gov, or mailed to: Adam Rush, Idaho Transportation Department, 3311 W. State St., Boise, ID 83703. Comments on the applications will be received through Thursday, March 30.

Those with questions about the route applications can send an e-mail to adam.rush@itd.idaho. gov or call 208-3348119.

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Kretz, R-Wauconda. “I was raised in a logging family where we depended on knowledge and skills honed through countless hours outside. Hunting and fishing – we didn’t necessarily think of it as recreating, it was just life. It put food on the table and in the freezer.

It was a huge part of building long-lasting relationships with family and friends and helped strengthen and build our local community.”

Kretz said his passion for the outdoors and for protecting the rural heritage he and so many in Northeast Washington enjoy is at the forefront of his efforts in the state legislature.

“It’s definitely helped fuel my desire to protect and pass on that heritage to the next generation,” said Kretz. “Especially when I look at my grandson. There are a lot of policies and proposals emanating from the concrete jungles of Puget Sound that are harmful to outdoors recreation. A lot of people don’t understand what hunting means to those of us in rural areas. It’s a huge boon to our local economy, to the restaurants, hotels, outfitters, guides and sporting goods stores. But I don’t want to just pass on the opportunities we have now, I want to make them better.”

For his work in the state legislature to help preserve and protect Washington’s outdoor heritage, Kretz was named an Honorary Lifetime Member by the Washingtonians for Wildlife Conservation, the state’s preeminent hunting, fishing and outdoors organization.

The award was presented to him by conservation president Mark Pidgeon and local volunteers, Mike and Bobbi Thorniley, who visited Kretz recently at his ranch in Wauconda.

“Awards, plaques and platitudes are as common in this line of work as the arrows and accusations,” said Kretz. “But I can honestly say I’m thrilled to receive recognition from such a group of passionate, hardworking citizens who are dedicated to protecting our way of life.

“Especially Mike and Bobbi,” continued Kretz. “These two have done so much that the general public doesn’t even know about to help preserve and protect hunting in our state. They are legends as far as I’m concerned.

They’re good folks to have on your side when things get a little sketchy. I feel like I should be thanking them.”

Kretz serves as the Deputy Leader for the House Republicans in Olympia. As such, he helps set the House Republican agenda in dealing with rural economic development, agriculture and natural resources issues, and tax and budget policies.

The 105-day 2017 legislative session is scheduled to end April 23.

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Governor limits state agencies’ assistance in enforcing President’s immigration ban

By Enrique Pérez de la Rosa WNPA Olympia News Bureau

OLYMPIA – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Thursday signed an executive order to limit state agencies’ help in enforcing federal civil immigration laws.

With the governor’s order, Washington state agencies are prohibited from demanding documents regarding a person’s immigration status or religion, and they are not allowed to enforce or assist in the enforcement of any religion-based registry.

Executive Order 17-01 is a response to various anti-immigration policies from President Trump’s administration. The order is meant to reaffirm the state’s commitment to tolerance, diversity and inclusive-

ness, he stated.

“In Washington state, we know this: we do not discriminate based on someone’s race, religion, ethnicity or national origin. That remains true even as federal policies create such uncertain times,” Inslee said at a press conference following his signing of the order. “But there should be nothing uncertain about where we stand as elected leaders in the state of Washington.”

Agencies also are prohibited from using state money or property to apprehend people who have violated federal civil immigration laws.

However, Inslee made it clear that if there is a federal criminal arrest warrant on an individual, the state will honor it.

The order also states that the Washington State Patrol, the

Department of Corrections or any state agency with arrest powers shall not arrest a person simply for violating a federal immigration law.

“Simply being undocumented is not a crime,” Nick Brown, the general counsel for Inslee, said at the press conference.

Washington state has recently gained national attention for battling against the Trump administration’s tough policies on immigration.

In January, Washington’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court against President Trump’s order prohibiting entry to the U.S. of nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East See Governor, 8A

Educators, parents, students and Supreme Court await Legislature’s basic-education funding solution

By Grace Swanson WNPA Olympia News Bureau

OLYMPIA – West Valley School District Supt.

Gene Sementi, like other Washington educators, is waiting as legislators wrestle to find a solution to fund basic education this session.

He is pleased to see budget proposals on the table from the House Democrats, Senate Republicans and Gov. Jay Inslee.

“It’s very encouraging that there are three different proposals this early in the session,” said Sementi, whose school district is in the Spokane Valley, east of Spokane. “Both sides seem to be very serious about arriving at a resolution.”

Other legislators have offered alternative proposals to solve the educationfunding problem.

Senate Democrats Mark Mullet of Issaquah, Steve Hobbs of Lake Stevens and Dean Takko of Longview introduced a plan (SB 5825) on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Bainbridge Island, said its concepts are not representative of the education budget proposals put forward by House Democrats or other Senate Democrats.

The Senate Republican plan, SB 5607, was passed by the Senate majority and now awaits its fate in the House. Meanwhile, the House Democrats’ proposal, HB 1843, passed the House with 50 in support, 47 against, and 1 excused Wednesday, Feb. 22.

“I appreciate the House passing their bill today (Feb. 22) and providing a thoughtful proposal for discussion as budget negotiations begin,” Inslee said in a statement.

“Their approach will help us recruit and retain great teachers and close the opportunity gap.”

Inslee’s proposal, HB 1067, is currently in the House Committee on Appropriations.

All plans are intended to satisfy the Washington Supreme Court’s 2012 McCleary ruling, which declared the state isn’t fulfilling its constitutional duty to fund basic education.

In 2015, the Supreme Court determined the Legislature hadn’t made sufficient progress on funding basic education and imposed a daily fine of $100,000 until the Legislature finds a solution to

basic-education funding.

The fine now exceeds more than $55 million.

The Legislature has until Sept. 1, 2018, to meet the court’s edict. If the Legislature fails to meet its deadline, the court would then decide which actions to follow.

Educators, teachers and other organizations have differing opinions on aspects of each educationbudget proposal.

Funding models Both Inslee’s and the House Democratic plans rely on a “prototypical” funding model that distributes money based on student and staff ratios in elementary, middle and high schools.

Currently the state allocates districts $11,870 per student on average.

Under the House Democratic plan, districts would be allocated $14,900 per student on average. The state would provide additional funding for basic education programs including, Learning Assistance, Highly Capable, Transitional Bilingual, and Pupil Transportation.

The Senate Republican plan switches from the prototypical-funding model to a basic perpupil guarantee, which provides districts with a minimum of $12,500 per student with local, state and federal revenues combined. Districts would receive additional funds for homeless students ($1,500) and students enrolled in programs including, Special Education ($7,500), Bilingual Instruction ($1,000), Highly Capable ($1,000), Learning Assistance, and Career and Technical-Education and Skills Courses ($500).

Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, said the Republicans support the perpupil guarantee because it’s driven by students’ needs rather than by types of staff members in school districts. Students in one district may have different needs than students in another district. He added that the current prototypical school system makes it difficult for the public to decipher where the funds are going.

Dave Powell, government affairs director for Stand for Children Washington, favors the per-pupil model. Stand for Children advocates

for policies that advance education.

“It focuses the funding on students rather than on resources, salaries and jobs,” he said. “We want to make sure the conversation is focused on students.”

On the other hand, Davenport School District Supt. Jim Kowalkowski said the per-pupil method wouldn’t be beneficial for all schools. Davenport is on Highway 2 west of Spokane and the county seat for Lincoln County.

He noted that some rural school districts require more funding per student than urban school districts. For example, school buses in rural areas may travel further distances than urban school buses. Fewer students on the rural school buses would result in higher transportation costs per student.

“A one-size-fits-all solution really concerns me,” he said.

The plan proposed by the three Senate Democrats is a hybrid of the per-pupil guarantee and the prototypical school model. In the first draft of the bill, districts would receive $11,500 per pupil. This amount would include state and local funding.

Teacher certification and salaries Teacher compensation is different in each budget.

If passed, the Senate Republican plan would remove the requirements for teacher certification, and an uncertified educator could teach when supervised by a certified teacher.

The decision to hire uncertified staff would be up to the district, and a district could not offer higher wages to staff with advanced degrees unless the degrees are in the subjects they teach.

Heritage High School English teacher Adam Aguilera says removing the requirement for teacher certification would de-professionalize educators. He received a master’s degree in teaching from Washington State University, which, he explained, provides him with valuable skills he applies in his classroom. He said more emphasis should be placed on fairly compensating quality teachers.

Heritage High School is

part of Evergreen Public Schools in Vancouver.

The “salary allocation model,” which determines how much teachers and staff earn based on their education level and teaching experience, is eliminated in the Senate Republican and House Democratic proposals. Instead, salaries would be negotiated at the district level.

Rep. Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, said the salary-allocation model is very complex, which is why the House Democrats replaced it with a simpler salary-funding model. Washington is a local-control state, she said, which means that districts can make decisions that best fit their students. She said allowing districts to determine staff salaries would help maintain this local control.

Under the House Democrats’ plan, wage rebasing would occur every six years at the state level. A review would be scheduled to ensure the wages are competitive with other parts of the country. The governor must include these updated wages in his budget; these wages could not be altered. Then the Legislature would vote yes or no on the new wages. If the bill wins approval, the state would pay the costs associated with teacher salaries; teacher compensation is considered to be part of basic-education programs. Teachers could still locally negotiate for other compensation, days off and benefits, but this would be outside the basic-education formula.

Under the House Democrats’ plan, in the 2019-2020 school year annual pay for teachers with one year of experience would increase to $45,500 from the current $35,700; teachers with three years of experience would earn $50,500. Four days of professional learning are included in these wages.

In the Senate Republicans’ proposal, beginning teachers earn a minimum salary of $45,000 starting in the 2018-2019 school year. Salaries including benefits are limited to 80 percent of a district’s budget. Bonuses of $12,500 are offered to certified instructional See Teachers, 8A

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staff and certified administrative staff in districts with a 25 percent poverty rate and at least 25,000 students.

Washington Education Association (WEA) spokesman Rich Wood said restricting how much a district can spend on teachers’ salaries is in direct opposition to local decisionmaking. WEA is the largest union for public school employees in Washington State.

“I don’t know why legislators in Olympia would dictate to a local school board how much they can invest in their teachers and education support staff,” he said. Wood explained that WEA supports Gov. Inslee’s proposed budget because it invests in support staff and dramatically improves educators’ compensation.

Inslee’s proposal relies on the current salary-allocation model, but with higher teacher wages.

In the governor’s proposal, beginning-teacher salaries would increase from $35,700 to $44,976

in the 2017-2018 school year, and to $54,587 in the 2018-2019 school year. In 2017-2018, teachers with “average experience” would earn $59,709, increasing to $72,466 in 2018-2019; currently their salary is $54,865.

Teachers with 16 or more years of experience currently make $67,288.

In 2017-2018, their wage would be bumped up to $69,938 and to $84,883 in 2018-2019, in the governor’s proposal.

Wages in the 20172018 school year would include 30 hours of training and collaboration; in the 2018-2019 school year, salaries would include 80 training and collaboration hours. The proposal put forth by Senators Mullet, Hobbs and Takko would continue to use the salary-allocation model and allows districts to pay teachers more than specified in the model.

No teacher could be paid less than $45,000.

Without the salaryallocation model, West Valley School District Superintendent Sementi says districts may be less likely to hire veteran

teachers.

Currently the state funds staff wages using a staff-mix factor. All of the wages in a district are added together and averaged. The district receives the same amount from the state, whether the teacher is just beginning or is more experienced. Without this system, Sementi said, districts may hire staff based on the cost of the teacher rather than the teacher’s qualifications.

“We ought to be in the business of hiring the most talented teachers,” he said.

Levies and Revenue How will these basic education budget plans be funded?

Currently the state collects property taxes to support schools in Washington’s 39 counties. The revenue is redistributed among the districts using the prototypical school model. In the McCleary decision, the Supreme Court said this tax resource was not enough to fully fund basic education.

To make up the difference, school districts

ask voters to approve taxes to pay for operations and maintenance, also referred to as local levies, to fund what state dollars don’t. The levy lid is set by the legislature and currently sits at 28 percent, which means that voter-approved levy dollars can make up to 28 percent of the district’s overall budget.

Senate Republicans – the Senate Majority Caucus – propose a state-imposed $1.80-per-$1,000-ofproperty-value tax rate be instituted in each district. The revenue would be put toward the $12,500 allocation for each student. The state would be responsible for making up the difference for districts whose property values are unable to raise the $12,500 amount.

Under this plan, 189 districts would see a decrease in property taxes, one school district would see no change in property taxes, and 105 districts would see an increase in property taxes. The Senate Republican plan would also use existing revenues in the state general fund, which have not been specified. According to Office of Financial Management calculations, all districts would see an increase in funding assuming the funds include the unspecified revenues.

School districts would be able to continue to use local funding options through voter-approved special property tax levies, but at a decreasing amount as the new state funding plan takes effect.

The levy lid would remain at 28 percent in

2018 under this Senate plan. In 2020, districts could fund up to 10 percent of their budget with voter-approved levies, but these funds couldn’t be used for basic education purposes. Local effort assistance (LEA), or levy equalization, would be replaced by the per-pupil allocation.

The plan projects adding an additional $1.8 billion in 2017-2019 and $3.5 billion in 20192021 to the education budget when this article went to press. Further calculations may be released at a later time as the plans develop.

House Democrats are still developing a funding plan to pay for their proposed education budget, HB 1843, but they have discussed a capital gains tax on investment income and closing corporate tax exemptions.

Under their proposal the levy lid would decrease to 24 percent by 2019 and LEA would also be phased down. Their proposed budget would add $7.5 billion over the next four years to meet the fully funded basic education requirement.

Inslee’s education funding plan, HB 1046, proposes to reduce property taxes in 119 out of 225 school districts.

Local property taxes wouldn’t be raised in any district. Instead, increased funding would be acquired through new business and occupation taxes, a carbon-emissions tax, a capital gains tax and closing some tax exemptions.

Inslee’s proposal would freeze the local levy lid at the current 28 percent in 2018 and reduce the lid to 15 percent and (LEA) to 7.5 percent in 2019.

Grandfathered levies would be eliminated in 2019. His proposed policies would add an additional $3.4 billion to the 2017-2019 education budget.

The plan proposed by the three Democratic senators, SB 5825, locks in levies at each school district’s current rate.

Similar to the Republican levy model, districts that are unable to reach $11,500 with state-imposed levy dollars would receive assistance from the state. Up to $1,000 could be raised per pupil in local levy funds for enrichment programs that are not covered by basic education funds.

Funding for SB 5825 would also be raised through online sales taxes. Currently, outof-state sellers are not required to collect retail sales tax on their products sold in Washington State. There is no sales tax requirement if the seller does not have a physical presence in the state.

As the Legislature works toward a basic education funding solution, Sementi understands that legislators will need to reach across the aisle.

“I would hope as the negotiations proceed, that the middle-ground position solves the McCleary issue,” he said, “Among those bills, the answers are there.”

(This story is part of a series of news reports from the Washington State Legislature provided through a reporting internship sponsored by the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation. Reach reporter Grace Swanson at grace.swanson47@ gmail.com.)

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and Africa. A Seattle U.S. District Court judge ruled against the order, halting its implementation.

On Feb. 9, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously against the Trump administration, continuing to block the enforcement of the travel ban.

In the Legislature, House Democrats have introduced bills to protect state residents from Trump’s executive orders.

HB 2097, sponsored by Rep. Derek Stanford, D-Bothell, seeks to prohibit state or local government agencies from providing, collecting and disclosing information pertaining to someone’s religion.

HB 1988, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, would create a new process for immigrant youth ages 18 to 21 to petition a court for a guardian if they have been abandoned or

abused by one or both parents.

Ortiz-Self also sponsored HB 2029, which would create a toll-free telephone hotline and website for individuals seeking information or assistance on immigration law and citizenship.

All three bills received do-pass recommendations from the House Judiciary Committee Feb. 16 and were referred to House Rules Committee the next day.

Readers wishing to contact their legislators about these or any other bills may link to the web site www.leg.wa.gov or call 1-800-562-6000. To watch a video of Inslee’s press conference, link to www. tvw.org.

(This story is part of a series of news reports from the Washington State Legislature provided through a reporting internship sponsored by the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation. Reach reporter Enrique Pérez de la Rosa at perezenrique17@gmail.com.)

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By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – He went, he saw, he sang. Newport High School senior Jamison Strang, 17, returned from New York City Feb. 6, after lending his voice to the 2017 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.

“It was amazing,” says Strang, who performed with 250 other teenagers from around the world.

“It was wonderful to see so many people from so many different walks of life.”

Carnegie Hall is one of the most renowned performance halls in the world and certainly one of the most famous in the United States since opening its doors in 1891.

Strang was selected to perform in the choir by the Honors Selection Board after auditioning in May 2016. Participation in one of the five Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated high school performers from across the world. Accord-

ing to the Honors Performance Series website, “The High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall challenges elite students to perform at their very best. Students rehearse and perform under master conductors and have the opportunity to perform before invited representatives from collegiate and professional music programs. Though much of the students’ time is focused on performance preparation, the week also allows students to experience the best of the sights and the performance arts in New York City.”

Strang spent the next several months fundraising for his trip via performances and soliciting donations from individuals and community businesses in the Pend Oreille Valley and his hometown of Thompson Falls, Mont.

He was able to raise over $3,000 by holding more than five different fundraisers in a period of 12 weeks and through a Go Fund Me account.

“Quite a few of the other kids were surprised that I

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Newport High School senior Jamison Strang stands atop Rockefeller Plaza with the Empire State Building behind him.

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The High School Honors Performance Choir performs in Carnegie Hall in New York City Feb. 5.

had to fundraise because their parents were able to just foot the bill,” says Strang, who has studied music for over seven years, sings with Mountain Harmony Choir, and plays tuba in NHS band. “So it means a lot to me that people who don’t even know me gave so I could have this experience.”

Strang’s flight touched down in New York City Jan. 30 and he lodged at the Sheridan Hotel while his mother, Cheryl Strang, stayed with friends of the family. Strang roomed with three other teens in the Honors Performance Series and the huge group met every day in the hotel’s ballroom to practice for three hours. In his downtime, Strang had the penultimate New York tourist experience. He went to Times Square, saw ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ on Broadway, went to the top of the Rockefeller Plaza, and saw the Statue of Liberty.

“One of the guys in the group said that the problem with going to the top of the Empire State Building is that you can’t really see the Empire State Building,” Strang says, smiling. “At the Rockefeller building you can see it right out in front of you.

Brooks resigns from council

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Newport City Councilman Sam Brooks resigned Feb. 7, after the council meeting the night before. In his resignation letter Brooks said that his experience on the council has been great, but he wanted to spend more time doing other things.

“I feel that it is time for me to spend more time with Karine and enjoy my time participating in my hobbies,” Brooks wrote, mentioning his wife.

Brooks is the president of the Newport/Priest

River Rotary Club and involved with the Pend Oreille County Historical Society.

City administrator Ray King said he tried to talk Brooks into staying. “He pretty well had his mind made up,” King said. “Sam did a good job, I hate to see him go.”

Brooks was first elected to the council in 2010 and reelected in 2014. He said he didn’t plan to run for reelection.

One of Brooks’ thoughts when resigning early was that it would allow whoever replaced him to get

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some experience before seeking a full term.

The person appointed would see if the job was for them and the public would get a chance to see the person was a good fit, he said.

The council is seeking someone to fill out Brooks’ term, through the remainder of the year.

The person must be a resident of the city of Newport for at least a year and a registered voter.

City council members receive a stipend of $5061 per meeting. Council members who voted to raise the stipend to $61 can’t collect the increase, as they voted on it. The new person would likely get the $61 per meeting stipend.

Applications are available at Newport City Hall, 200 S. Washington Ave., in Newport, or by calling 509-4475611. All applications must be received by 2 p.m., March 13.

It’s pretty impressive.”

The High School Honors Performance Series, which included a band of high school students that also auditioned, performed six songs Sunday, Feb. 5 to a packed house of over 2,800 people. Cheryl Strang watched her son

from the audience.

“Admittedly, there were tears,” she says. “We’re so thankful to everyone that helped him get there.”

Strang says his experience in New York has been the most unforgettable of his life thus far and has inspired him to purse a ca-

reer teaching music after high school.

“That’s what I’ll probably go to college for,” he says. Strang will perform next in the Mountain Harmony Choir’s production of ‘The Nifty Fifties’ with Northwoods Performing Arts in April.

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The program is presented with the support of Selkirk Community Health Center.

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At the start of the call, which continued 20 minutes longer than the hour originally scheduled, Kretz pointed out that the Legislature was nearly halfway through its 180-day session. “It’s moving quickly,” he said.

Short reported on the Republican plan to deal with the state Supreme Court’s 2012 McCleary v. State of Washington decision. That decision requires the state to come up with a budget to fully fund basic education by 2018. The Senate passed an education bill, the Republicans’ education budget that would raise money to satisfy the McLeary court decision.

The bill, SSB 5607, passed

25-24 along a party line vote.

The bill seeks to replace local special school levies, such as the ones passed recently in Newport, Selkirk and Cusick school districts, with a statewide property tax.

Kretz was asked why he voted against the House education bill, HB 1843.

Kretz said the state has $1.6 billion coming in and he doesn’t think the Democrats’ attempt to raise $6-7 billion in revenue is necessary.

Marijuana After the introductory remarks, legislators took calls.

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have moved in to the end of her driveway, making her property hard to sell because of its proximity to the marijuana growers.

Kretz said he was surprised the law passed and that he didn’t think people thought about the unintended consequences. He said water will be a limiting factor in marijuana growing.

“In most cases, people will have to have a water right,” he said. Furthermore, water that is federally controlled, such as some irrigation district water, would be unavailable, he said because of the federal government’s prohibition on marijuana.

Christy from Newman Lake echoed Leslie’s remarks about the undesirability of living next to a marijuana grow.

“I wondered what that skunky smell was,” she said. She said her kids were within 50 feet of 15 marijuana plants. “I immediately put my house up for sale,” she said. “I’m beyond words on this marijuana thing.”

Short said she had heard many stories like that.

She said a loophole in the law allowed for small marijuana grows. “We’re going to work on changing state law.”

Another caller, Kathy from Tonasket, said that she had no problem selling her house located near a marijuana operation. She said people work in the industry, including some people who may have been on welfare otherwise.

Guns Gun laws were the subject of a couple calls. Larry from Addy asked about legislation infringing on gun rights.

Kretz said a bill to ban assault rifles was dead, as were a couple other gun bills. He was concerned about HB1122, which would require people to lock up their guns or face a reckless endangerment felony criminal charge.

“That’s crazy,” Kretz said.

He said there were all sorts of threats in rural areas that could require quick access to a gun.

Maycumber said when the gun bills like the assault rifle ban died in committee, it was a celebration.

Short said she was working on legislation that would allow people to transfer guns to in-laws.

Robert from Colville was also concerned about HB 1122. He pointed out the provision in the proposed law that would make gun owners liable if their fire-

arms were stolen and used in a crime.

Short said the legislation “was all about gun control and taking guns away from law abiding people like you.” She said if such a bill made it to the Senate, it was Dead On Arrival.

Water Chris from Nine Mile Falls said she had heard assessors want to access private wells with the intention of putting on water meters. She said people with raw land with no well can’t sell their property because of the many regulations.

Maycumber said the state was engaged in a power grab. She said if the state could control the land and control the water, it could control the people.

Short said she had not heard of any proposals to put meters on private wells.

Kretz said the state Supreme Court case known as the Hirst decision, which said that counties were required to determine legal water availability before issuing building permits, illustrated the importance of Supreme Court elections.

Judges, voter turnout Kretz said that the current state Supreme Court has nine Seattle area judges that were coming down with decisions that adversely affected eastern Washington.

“We have to take the Supreme Court races seriously,” he said. “The judiciary is out of control.”

Kathy from Tonasket said she knew the races were important but she didn’t

know the candidates. “So I just voted for anyone from eastern Washington,” she said.

Kretz recommended voting against any incumbent Supreme Court judge.

He also said the Seattle area has far higher voter participation rates than eastern Washington.

“They have a 90 percent voter turnout in the Puget Sound area,” Kretz said.

“Not so much in eastern Washington.”

In response to a question about forming a state electoral college so eastern Washington would have more clout in state and federal elections, he said he was for it but it would require a constitutional amendment and three west-side counties would scuttle it.

“The thing that is doable is increasing voter turnout,” he said.

Taxes, right to work Several calls concerned taxes.

Brandon of Suncrest talked about an “attack on the working class,” in the form of taxing employer paid health insurance and making Washington a right to work state. In right to work states, people in unionized workplaces can’t be required to pay union dues. Brandon asked where the legislators stood on right to work.

Short was the only one to answer.

She supported Washington being a right to work state, saying joining a union ought to be a choice.

A woman from Addy asked about a proposal to pay gas taxes on the mile

driven, instead of by the gallon, as is currently the case. She was opposed to such a change, noting eastern Washington people earned less money, drove farther for essential services such as doctor’s visits and didn’t have as much access to mass transit than people living on the west side of the state.

Maycumber said she called it a rural tax, which would hit people living in rural areas harder.

“And they want to put the government in your vehicle,” she said.

To calculate a miles driven tax, some sort of measuring device would have to be used to track how many miles you drove.

Short said last year Republicans stopped money for a survey for such a proposal.

The state went to the federal government for the survey instead, she said.

Desi from Omak said paying more taxes on a fixed income would be impossible. Maycumber said the state needs to change the way it budgets. Currently the Democrats develop a wish list of projects and figure out a way to fund it.

“They need to prioritize,” she said.

Jim from Night Hawk said he had heard property taxes were going up 10 percent statewide, presumably referring to the GOP plan for a statewide property tax to fund education.

Short said she hadn’t seen anything like that big an increase proposed.

She said some landowners would see a decrease in property taxes because of the elimination of local school levies.

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CHENEY – Despite losing to Colton Friday, Feb. 24, in the regional tournament, the Selkirk girls basketball team is heading to the 1B Girls Hardwood Classic at Spokane Veteran’s Memorial Arena this week. The Rangers take on Sunnyside Christian at 2 p.m. Wednesday, On Deck:

Bowli ng Wednesday, Feb. 22 Lucky Ladies Team Won Lost Morning Glories 63 29 Country Lane 56 36 Country Lane Sparklers 53 39 Golden Girls 45 47 State Line Girls 36 56 Ballsy Broads 20 24 High scratch game: Sharon Smith 209.

High scratch series: Kim Rusho 509. High handicap game: Sharon Smith 248. High handicap series: Sharon Smith 623.

Converted splits: Carol Becks 3-10, Jan Edgar 4-10, Judy Gregonis 3-10, Deb Hilzer 2-7-8-, Barb Mix 9-10, Vicki Nolting 5-10, Marcia York 4-5-7.

Wednesday Night Loopers Team Won Lost Why Try Harder 300 246 Club Rio 298 248 McCroskey Defense 275.5 270.5 Woodwise 275 271 OK Lanes 242.5 303.5 Here for the Beer 232 295 High scratch game: Jim Radan 234.

High handicap game: Jim Radan 256.

High scratch series: Jim Radan 617. High handicap series: Jim Radan 683. High team scratch game: Club Rio 716. High handicap game: Here for the Beer 883. High team scratch series: Club Rio 2,119. High handicap series: Here for the Beer 2,508.

Converted splits: Jim Loveridge 3-6-7-10.

Thursday, Feb. 23 Thursday Niters Team Won Lost Plain Nasty’s 54.5 41.5 Wilkinson Rentals 52 44 Odds and Ends 51.5 44.5 Hi-Rollers 49 47 Gutter Gang 47 49 Enforcers 38 58 High scratch game team: Odds and Ends 699. High scratch series team: Odds and Ends 1,952. High handicap game team: Gutter Gang 877. high handicap series team: Odds and Ends 2,474. High scratch game: Ralph LaGrand 211, Karen Batsch 188. High handicap game: Ralph LaGrand 238, Liz Pope 246. High scratch series: Ralph LaGrand 586, Karen Batsch 536. High handicap series: Ralph LaGrand 667, Karen Batsch 707.

Converted splits: Pat Paduana 4-5-7, Sharon Smith 3-10, Jan Edgar 5-8-10, Floyd Degele 5-10, 4-5-7, Randy Edgar 3-10, 5-7.

Friday, Feb. 24 Team Won Lost Timber Room 651.5 34.5 EZ-Rider 56.5 39.5 Pooch Parlor 54 46 OK Lanes 48 52 East River Plumbing 47.5 52.5 Cook’in Turkeys 46.5 53.5 Party of Four 40 60 The No Names 39 53 High scratch game team: Timber Room 796. High handicap game team: Timber Room 863. High scratch series team: Timber Room 2,325. High handicap series team: OK Lanes 2,520. High scratch games: Terry Hastings 255, Jen Hudson 220. High handicap games: Terry Hastings 295, Jen Hudson 251. High scratch series: Jeff Huling 667, Jen Hudson 542. High handicap series: Terry Hastings 728, Rondee Cook 665.

Converted splits: Bill Wagner 4-6-79-10, Pat Shields 2-7, 4-7-8-10, Glenn Miller 4-6-7.

At 1B State Tournament: Vs. Sunnyside Christian, Wednesday, March 1, 2 p.m., Spokane Arena

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Newport’s Tug Smith goes in for a shot against Freeman Friday at University High School in Spokane Valley Friday night.

Newport loses close to Freeman

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies boys’ basketball team played their first game in the state basketball tournament Friday, Feb. 25, losing to 44-38 to Freeman, the No. 1 team in the Northeast A League and the No. 1 seed in the state tournament. This is the first time since 1980 the Newport team has qualified for state.

The teams had a defensive battle, said Newport coach Jamie Pancho.

“Both teams played

great defense, and made most shots tough shots,” he said.

Newport struggled in the first quarter. They were outscored 11-3.

“We gave up too many offensive boards in the first five minutes of the game,” Pancho said.

Newport came back in the second quarter, outscoring Freeman 14-13, with Tug Smith hitting a 3-pointer just before the half to pull Newport to within seven points.

The Grizzlies were down 24-17 at the half.

Newport displayed some defense in the third

quarter, holding Freeman to just four points in that period, while scoring 14 to take the lead 31-28 going into the fourth quarter.

Newport extended the lead to seven points before Freeman started making up some ground.

Danny Bradbury hit a bucket with 5:32 remaining to give Newport a 35-32 lead.

Then, with about four minutes left, Freeman hit two back-to-back 3-pointers to take the lead for good.

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Six Spartans place at state MacDonald nabs seconds place

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NAMPA – The Spartans represented well at the Idaho State Wrestling Tournament Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Ford Idaho Center, bringing home a second place medal, two third places, two fourths and a fifth.

“It’s a great day to be a Spartan,” enthused coach Jesse Hellinger Sunday afternoon.

Spencer MacDonald, 152-pounds, took second place; Sammy Hernandez, 315, and Noah Jamison, 162, took third place; Aaron Reyes, 189, and Riley DeMent, 139, took fourth place, and Brandon Downs, 111, took fifth.

“Overall, with six state medals as a team, I’m ecstatic,” said Hellinger. “What did hurt us in team points is five wrestlers that went 0-2. We knew we had tough first round draws, but it’s important to pick up a couple of consolation brackets.”

MacDonald was “the wild card” in the rackets, according to Hellinger. He beat the number two seed in his second match and beat the number three seed in his semifinals match.

“When MacDonald brings it, he’s like a Mack truck and last weekend, he brought it all,” said Hellinger. “He was determined to leave his mark and surpass his brother Luke, who took fourth place in 2015.”

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Lady Rangers head to state

By Michelle Nedved

Results from Metaline Falls Gun Club METALINE FALLS – Twenty-nine shooters turned out Sunday, Feb. 26, for the Metaline Falls Gun Club weekly trap shoot.

Results are as follows: 16-Yard: Larry Jungblom 24, Megan Marshall 24, Keith Enyeart 23, Andrew Marshall 23, Bruce Gagliardo 23, Warren Dunbar 23, Garry Taylor 23 Ladies 16-yard: Diane Luhr 20, Lisa Enyeart 18, Melanie Gagliardo 8 Youth 16-yard: Hunter Marshall 22, Eli Hill 19, Brayden Taylor 18, TJ Taylor 18 Handicap: Lisa Enyeart 24, Keith Enyeart 23, Skip Luhr 23, Bill Wade 23 Doubles: Bill Wade 43, Johan Mayrhofer 43, Brad Gotham 42, Tony Zaren 39

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Selkirk lost to Colton 54-26 at Cheney High School, but because they were in the top eight seeds – at No. 8 – they continue on to the state tournament. Sunnyside Christian, No. 9, beat Taholah, No. 16, on Saturday.

Colton is ranked No. 1 in the state, and eighttime state champions.

“Their defense was very good,” Selkirk coach Jack Couch said.

“They made it difficult for our offense to execute. They doubled our post, rotated to the ball

very quick and limited our shot selection.”

Colton dominated from the get-go, holding Selkirk to single digits in all four quarters. Colton led 14-5 at the end of the first quarter, and 29-14 at the half. They held Selkirk to 12 points in the second half, while scoring 25, led by Jordyn Moehrle with 18 points.

Jenna Couch led the Rangers with eight points. Whitney Dawson scored five, Bree Dawson and Ellen Huttle each scored four and Nicol Lyons added three. Gabi Rick scored two.

“We are thankful that we got the matchup,” coach Couch said, “as we desire to be the best team in the state 1Bs. To do so, we need to play the best.”

Wednesday’s game is loser out. The winner will go on to play Oakesdale Thursday, March 2 at 2 p.m. “(Sunnyside is) clearly one of the top teams in the 1B’s and we will have our hands full,” Couch said. “We are excited to participate See Rangers, 2B

Protecting big game doesn’t end with milder weather

By Roger Phillips, Public Information Specialist Idaho Department of Fish and Game

BOISE – Idaho Fish and Game has spent an unprecedented effort this winter feeding big game animals across southern and eastern Idaho, but it hasn’t done it alone. The department relied on many sportsmen and private landowners.

“Dozens of sportsmen have helped transport and deliver feed, and several landowners have either directly helped with feeding or allowed feeding to be conducted on their property,” assistant chief of wildlife Brad Compton said. “This winter is another reminder of how incredibly valuable sportsmen and private landowners are to helping sustain the wildlife resources we have in Idaho.”

It’s been a challenge for all, and Fish and Game appreciates everyone’s efforts to help wildlife this winter, but the job isn’t over.

Although animals got a much-needed reprieve with some early spring-like weather, they’re survival is far from guaranteed. People should continue to avoid disturbing wintering wildlife, especially people looking for recently shed antlers, or others who recreate in areas where wildlife is present.

Many of Fish and Game’s Wildlife Management Areas remain closed to the public to protect wintering big game. Fish and Game is feeding about 20,000 deer and elk across southern Idaho at a projected cost of about $650,000. Winter feeding is to sustain some animals through winter that might not otherwise make it, and to keep wintering animals off private property and away from towns, highways and freeways.

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s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Courtesy photo|Jesse Hellinger

Spencer MacDonald, Sammy Hernandez, Noah Jamison, Aaron Reyes, Riley DeMent, and Brandon Downs all placed at the Idaho State wrestling tournament last week.

The complete results from the state tournament were not available before press time. Hellinger also complimented other Priest River Lamanna High School wrestling tournament attendees, including Nathan Nelson, Manual Naccarato, Tanner Cochrane, Larry Naccarato, and Josh Coombes.

“We gained some valuable experience for our first time guys,” said Hellinger.

“Those guys put in great effort and got tough draws. Wrestling is crazy, exciting, and unpredictable.”

Wednesday, March 1 Newport Boys Basketball vs. Hoquiam: 9 p.m. - SunDome, Yakima Selkirk Girls Basketball vs. Sunnyside Christian: 2 p.m. - Spokane Arena

Saturday, March 4 Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School

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Spartans within one point of state

By Don Gronning

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ACH gets to state in double OT

TACOMA – Almira/Coulee-Hartline earned their way to the state 1B boys basketball tournament with a 79-72 win over Neah Bay in double overtime Saturday, Feb. 25.

ACH came from behind to force the

first overtime with a buzzer beating shot.

ACH plays in the Northeast 1B League, in the south conference.

Cusick and Selkirk play in the north conference.

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Newport Gun Club holds weekly shoot

COEUR d’ALENE – The Priest River Spartan boys basketball team wound up a whirlwind week of district tournament play with a heartbreaking 45-44 loss to Timberlake Friday night, Feb. 25 in the 3A District 1 tournament at North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene.

“We were up one with a minute and a half or so to play,” Spartan coach Kevin Wylie said. “We had four chances, but couldn’t capitalize.”

Timberlake got out to a 7-5 first quarter lead, but both teams stepped it up offensively in the second quarter, with Priest River outscoring Timberlake 1715 to go into halftime tied.

The Spartans came out strong in the third quarter, outscoring Timberlake 10-7. But things deteriorated midway through the fourth quarter.

“They pressed us and we turned the ball over,” Wylie said. In the waning minutes, Timberlake went to the foul line twice, making both free throws each time, Wylie said. “Free throws got us,” he said.

It was the third time Timberlake and Priest River had played each other in seven days. Timberlake beat the Spartans at home Friday, Feb. 17.

Then they faced off again Tuesday, Feb. 21 at NIC. “We controlled that game,” Wylie said. After Timberlake beat them at home, he switched from a man-to-man defense to a

NEPWORT – The Newport Gun Club held their weekly trap shoot Sunday, Feb. 26.

Following are the results: 16-yard: Bob Avey 24, John Henshaw 24, Bret Willner 23, Bud Leu 23, Dan Willner 23, Tony Yeaw 23, Arlyn Duncan

Dalton Mullaley 24, Bob Avey 24, Bret Willner 23, Nick Larson 22, John Henshaw 22 Doubls: Dan Reijonen 44, Phil Flack 41, Bud Leu 37 Continental: Dan Reijonen 22, Bud Leu 21, Dale Maki 20

Griz: Hoquiam beat Medical Lake From Page 1B Miner photo|Jason Duchow

Priest River’s Thomas Luckey goes up for a shot against Timberlake Tuesday, Feb. 21 in the 3A District 1 tournament game at North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene. Priest River got the 65-57 win.

zone.

“That zone worked,” he said, with the Spartans getting a 65-57 win.

Hunter Hartwig led Priest River scoring, with 26 points. Keegan Hegel had 15 points.

The win put Priest River in the championship game with Kellogg for the 3A District title Wednesday, Feb. 23. Kellogg won 70-48.

Priest River started slow and were down 25 at the half. “I think it was nervousness,” Wylie said.

The Spartans didn’t give up and had a good third quarter, outscoring Kellogg 17-14.

“We outscored them in the second half, but we couldn’t make up the difference,” Wylie said.

The loss put them into

the game with Lakeland Friday.

Wylie says the team has come quite a ways in a couple years.

“We hadn’t won a league game since 2011,” he said of last year’s season. The Spartans set that as a goal and achieved it. The next year they were playing in a district championship game and ended up within a point of going to state.

Wylie says he will graduate five players of his eightman team, so that will be felt. But he is optimistic.

“I have a strong group coming up,” he says, with sophomores McCracken, Robbie Anselmo and Keegan Hegel all with varsity experience.

The Spartans finished the year with a 7-16 record.

Rangers: ACH, Republic still in it From Page 1B

in the State 1B Tournament and we’re prepared to fight our way through the bracket.”

Almira/Coulee-Hartline and Republic are the other two Northeast 1B teams

still playing. ACH plays Yakama Nation Tribal at 9 a.m. Wednesday, after losing to Republic Friday. Republic has a firstround bye and takes on the winner of Clallam Bay versus Cedar Park Christian Thursday at 12:15 p.m.

All games are at the Spokane Arena.

BOYS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Feb. 21 Priest River 65, Timberlake 57

Newport: Zorica 0, Smith 5, Pancho 9, Ownbey 0, Moorhead 0, Owen 8, Leslie 4, Bradbury 12. Freeman: Coumont 16, McVay 4, Oja 5, Hopkins 8, Wright 0, Maine 11, Clark 0.

Timberlake 42, Priest River 41 Priest River (7-16, 3-5) 5 17 10 9 -41 Timberlake (13-8, 6-2) 7 15 7 13 -42

No other information available.

Thursday, Feb. 23 Kellogg 70, Priest River 48 Kellogg (18-2, 8-0) 25 20 14 11 -70 Priest River (7-16, 3-5) 11 9 17 11 -48 Kellogg: Bumgardner 7, Colburn 17, Finlay 7, Gibbons 14, Hammerberg 0, Jennings 0, Jerome 16, Morgan 7, Mueller 2, Nearing 0, Samuelson 0. Priest River: Anselmo 2, Anselmo 0, Dietrick 0, Haggerty 3, Hartwig 16, Hegel 7, Luckey 11, McCracken 2, Simpkins 0, Storro 5, O’Brien 2, Downs 0.

Friday, Feb. 25 Freeman 44, Newport 38 Newport (15-9, 10-4) 3 14 14 7 -38 Freeman (22-1, 14-0) 11 13 4 16 -44

Priest River: R.Anselmo 0, T.Anselmo 6, Haggerty 2, Hartwig 20, Hegel 4, Luckey 2, McCracken 0, Storro 7. Timberlake: Counts 4, Dickinson 0, Hardy 6, Hausladen 1, James 10, Jessen 4, Menti 12, Ostler 5, Sommers 0.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Friday, Feb. 24 Selkirk (20-5, 12-3) Colton (21-2, 13-1)

Pancho said his team played with heart and hustle. Newport won the rebounding battle 36-31, the first time Newport had more boards than Freeman in the three times they’ve played this season. Koa Pancho had nine rebounds and Robbie Owen grabbed eight.

Bradbury was Newport’s top scorer, with a dozen points. Owen had eight, Smith had five and Owen Leslie scored four. Newport will play Hoquiam in their next game Wednesday, March 1, at the Yakima Sundome. That game will start at 9 p.m.

Hoquiam eliminated Medical Lake from the tourney with a decisive 90-75 win Friday.

Pancho says Hoquiam is physical and has a bunch of seniors this year who were at the state tournament last year.

“They took home a sixth place trophy, so I know those same kids are going to be hungry,” he said. Hoquiam, like Newport, has played well and come on strong at the end of the season.

“Their game against Medical Lake was a running game, and Hoquiam is good,” he said. “They seem to play pretty fearless. They definitely put up a lot of points, but I don’t remember seeing the shot clock wind down past 20 seconds too often in that game, so lots of shots were being taken.”

Pancho said Newport plays pretty physical, too. The Grizzlies are used to competing and having to battle, “The last five games for us have all

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Scoring: Selkirk - Avey 0, Chantry 0, Couch 8, B.Dawson 4, W.Dawson 5, Engquist 0, Huttle 4, Lyons 3, Marshall 0, Petrich 0, Rick 2, Rood 0. Colton - Devorak 5, Druffel 3, Kelly 6, Kimberling 0, Meyer 4, Moehrle 18, Patchen 13, Pluid 0, Emi.Schultheis 3, Emm.Schultheis 0, Kinzer 2, Thomas 0.

SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW Coming Soon!

Courtesy photo|Emma Bradbury

Newport’s Koa Pancho gets fouled on the way to the basket against Freeman Wednesday night. Freeman won 44-38.

been tough, single digit outcomes either way,” he said. “We’re used to having to grind out situations, and I feel like our guys have a high level of competitive spirit. We’ve seen a great playoff atmosphere in every one of those five games, so that shouldn’t be a surprise either.”

Pancho is confident of his team’s chances to win.

“I think we’re in a good place right now in terms of being on the same page, as well as knowing we can compete and beat any team in the state.”

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23, Dan Reijonen 22, Nick Larson 22, Jim Rainey 21, Sean Groom 21, Phil Flack 20, Moki Garcia 20, Corbin Williamson 20 Youth: Dalton Mullaley 23, Amy Reijonen 21, Jacob Willner 17 Handicap: Phil Flack 24, Dan Reijonen 24,

In a few instances around the state, snow has melted from lower elevations and south facing slopes enough that wintering animals have moved away from feed sites and returned to natural browse.

However, Fish and Game officials will continue feeding operations where they are needed, not only to help some animals through winter, but also to keep big game animals away from agriculture lands and also from becoming safety hazards.

“Once we start a feeding site, we are committed to continuing to feed there until the animals start to disperse,” said Craig White, state deer and elk coordinator. “That can occur before official spring if hillsides open up and the animals start to forage on natural vegetation.”

In the coming weeks, warmer weather will likely continue, snow will melt and plants will start regrowing. People may think deer and elk have survived winter, but they still have hurdles to overcome. It takes time for deer and elk’s bodies to convert to the fresh forage, and they remain stressed during that transition period.

So far, it’s looking

like this winter will be tough on mule deer fawns, and to a lesser extent elk calves, but we’re unlikely to see large adult die-offs if milder weather continues.

Idaho Fish and Game went into winter with about 1,600 deer and elk wearing radio collars, including adults and young. Animals are most likely to succumb to winterkill during late winter and early spring, so biologists continue to track animals through May in most locations.

Mule deer fawn survival was about 75 percent and elk calf survival about 89 percent by mid February, according to data collected. However, survival is likely to drop in the coming weeks, especially for mule deer fawns.

Winter mortality to date is tracking similar to the 2010-11 winter when only 26 percent of radio collared fawns survived, which was the lowest survival in the program’s 18 years of data. Fawn mortality this winter could be similar, White said.

He explained fawns in many parts of the state came into winter in average or slightly below-average condition based on weight.

Heavy snow in December is especially hard on the young animals

because they burn lots of energy to move, stay warm, and there’s limited food when it’s covered by snow.

He also noted factors other than malnutrition cause winter fawn mortality, such as illness, predation and accidents, which also increase during a hard winter.

Being larger and hardier, elk calves are more likely to survive than fawns, but White still expects more calf mortality this winter.

Survival is likely to be lower than the 74 percent of calves that survived last winter, but higher than fawn survival.

The news is better for adult deer and elk, which “seem to be hanging in there pretty well,” White said.

Radio collar data is showing very low mortality for adult deer and elk, less than 2 percent by mid February, which could also change if Idaho gets hit with lateseason snowstorms, or prolonged cold weather during early spring.

While southern and eastern Idaho are having challenging winter weather, snowfall and temperatures are close to average in most areas north of the Salmon River. There are no big-game feeding operations north of the Salmon River.

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b r i e f ly Upcoming events at Blanchard Community Center BLANCHARD – These are some upcoming events at the Blanchard Community Center, located at 685 Rusho Lane.

The public is invited to attend any and all events.

On Saturday, April 15, at 11 a.m. there will be an Easter egg hunt hosted by the Blanchard Grange.

On Monday, May 1, there will be the first country breakfast of the season from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.

On Thursday, May 11 there will be a town hall meeting at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, May 20 at 7 p.m. there will be a variety show titled, ‘You’ve Got Talent, Kid!’ For more information on these and other upcoming events, call the Blanchard Community Center at (208) 437-1037.

Wine, live music event at Pend Oreille Playhouse Friday NEWPORT - A wine tasting event with wines from Shannon Faye Winery and music by Ben Kardos will be at the Pend Oreille Playhouse Friday, March 3, 6 p.m.

– 8 p.m. Admission is by donation and open to the public. The event is an opportunity for the community to support local performing arts, tour the theatre, meet Pend Oreille Players Association board members and talk about what productions and directions the public would like to see the theatre go in.

Other refreshments and concessions besides wine will be available.

The Pend Oreille Playhouse is located at 236 S. Union Ave.

Drink up at library fundraiser this Sunday PRIEST RIVER - Volunteers for the Friends of the West Bonner Libraries are gearing up for the 16th annual Wine and Microbrew Tasting and Auction.

The event will be held on Sunday, March 5, at 4 p.m., at the historic Beardmore Building in downtown Priest River.

Tickets are $20 each.

Funds from the event go to support West Bonner County libraries.

Tickets are on sale now at the Priest River and Blanchard libraries.

For more information, call the Priest River Library at 448-2207 or Jean at 448-1339.

Follow library events and programs at westbonner.lili.org or facebook.com/WestBonnerLibraries.

New Bible study group begins NEWPORT - A new Bible study group will begin on Thursday, March 2 at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the United Church of Christ located at 430 W. 3rd St. The topic is the parables Jesus taught, as found in the New Testament. The group is open to all faiths.

For more information, call Pat Billingsley at 509-447-5488.

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

High school art gets gallery exposure Priest River Lamanna High School student Amanda Sedgwick’s colored pencil picture, “I Am Me” hangs in The Artisan Gallery. Joel Holmes, Art Department Director at PRLHS, collaborates with gallery to display student artwork. Some students’ work is for sale. The money is split 50/50, with half going to the student artist and the other half going to art supplies for the high school’s art program.

Local naturalist to present class on native plants NEWPORT - Learn about native plants and the benefits they bring to the landscape on Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m. at the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office when local naturalist, Sandie Durand, will present “Native Plants of Pend Oreille - Seeking the Wild for Home Landscape, Propagation and Shoreline Projects.”

Class participants will receive tips and hands-on training for successfully propagating native plants. Everyone should bring work gloves, pruning shears, if possible, and dress appropriately for working with potting soil. This

class is limited to just 15 participants so register early. Durand, local resident and owner of Cascara Consulting, specializes in Native Plant Restoration Planting Plans – Riparian and Upland; Wildlife Habitat Enhancement; Planting/ Seeding; Botanical Survey; Regeneration Survey, and Violation Mitigation.

Pre-register for this class by calling the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 509-447-2401 or e-mail Beverly Sarles at beverly.sarles@wsu.edu to provide contact information should the class schedule change and ensure adequate materials for all partici-

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pants will be available. The next presentation will be on April 13 when Ryan Herring, Spokane County Master Gardener and Master Composter will present a class on soils and composting.

For complete details and a calendar of upcoming gardening classes visit the Pend Oreille County Extension website at ww.extension. wsu.edu/pendoreille/ or contact Dixie Chichester d.chichester@ wsu.edu at 509 447-6453.

Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in this program may call 509-447-2401 at least 14 days before the program.

NEWPORT – Create Art Center is hosting an afternoon of appreciation for those who have shared in the mission of CREATE and for those who would like to know more about the non-profit artists’ organization.

This event will be held at Create Sunday, March 5, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

900 W. 4th, Newport.

This annual meeting event showcases current members, past volunteers, instructors and more as they share how Create enriches lives with art.

There will be food and music as well as a chance to give feedback on what events and activities Create could offer in the future.

Create will be auctioning a prize package from Northern Quest Casino valued at $600, which includes a night at the resort, companion massages and dinner for two at Masselow’s.

There will also be a silent auction for an oil painting by Brittney Marks and a Firestick/ Echo Alexa package.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, Mar. 1 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Computer Basics for Adults: 10 a.m. to Noon Newport Library Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Pend Oreille Rock and Gem Club: 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

Thursday, Mar. 2 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m.

- Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Bingo: 6 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. - 301 E. Third St. N., Oldtown Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 3 Oil Painting Class: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center Books Out Back: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Priest River Library Davis Lake Grange: Noon - Davis Lake Grange Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library 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) Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-9466131 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Saturday, Mar. 4 Priest River American Legion Breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. - VFW on Larch Street Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Priest River Library Christian Prayer Hour: 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport 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. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Oath Keepers Constitutional Study Group: 6:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Sunday, Mar. 5 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Mar. 6 Bonner County Homeschool Group: 2:30 p.m.

- Priest River City Park Priest River Chamber Board: 4 p.m. - Chamber Office Youth Advisory Council 4 p.m. - Blanchard Library Newport Maws and Paws Booster Club: 6 p.m. - Newport High School Library Newport Lions Club: 6:30 p.m. - Kelly’s Restaurant, Call Ota Harris at 509-447-4157 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Blanchard Lions: 7 p.m. Blanchard Inn

Tuesday, Mar. 7

Search and Rescue: 7 p.m. - Newport Health Center Basement

Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m.

- Priest River Assembly of God Church

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

Soroptimist International of Newport Business Meeting: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church 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. 111 Main St., Priest River Pend Oreille County

Wednesday, Mar. 8 Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Home and Community Educators Diamond Lake Club: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 Weavers’ Group: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library

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

Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, 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 ~7:00 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

(Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Steve Powers - 509-447-3687

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

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Services - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.org

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Nursery Care Available 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

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

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

Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows LeClerc Creek Rd. Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m.

Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Backbiting quencheth the light of the heart, and extinguisheth the life of the soul.”

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

Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

“Jesus Youth Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com

REAL LIFE NEWPORT

“Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.”

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time September - May AWANA - Tuesday 5:30 p.m.

The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Worship Service 10 a.m.

(509) 447-4338

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Senior Activities March Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday Friday

Saturday

• 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at 1 2 3 4 • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at Hospitality House • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at Priest River Senior Center • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Hospitality House Open for Activities • 11:15-12:45 p.m.: Lioness Meeting at PR Senior Center • 1:30-5 p.m.: Cards at Priest River Senior Center

Hospitality House Hospitality House • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Quilting at Priest River Senior Center • 10-11 Priest River Senior Center a.m.: Line Dancing at PR • 3-6 p.m.: Food Bank Open at • Noon to 4 p.m.: Hospitality Priest River Senior Center House Open for Activities

• 1-4 p.m.: Cards at Priest River Senior Center • 6:30 p.m.: Bingo at Ione IOOF Hall

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at Hospitality House Hospitality House • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise class at • 9 a.m. to noon: Food Bank Priest River Senior Center • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Hospitality open at Priest River Senior Center • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Lions meet House Open for Activities at Priest River Senior Center • 11 a.m.: Community Lunch at • 6 p.m.: Happy Agers Bingo Priest River Senior Center • 1-5 p.m.: Mexican Train at PR Center

Hospitality House • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at HH Hospitality House • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at • 10 a.m.: BASIC Meeting, • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at Priest River Senior Center Blanchard Community Center Priest River Senior Center • 10-11 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Hospitality • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Quilting at a.m.: Line Dancing at PR House Open for Activities Priest River Senior Center • 1-3 • 11:30 a.m.: Happy Agers • 11:15-12:45 p.m.: Lioness p.m.: Hospice at Priest River Senior Potluck and Meeting Meeting at PR Senior Center Center • 3-6 p.m.: Food Bank • Noon: Meal, Ione Senior Center • 1:30-5 p.m.: Cards at Priest Open at Priest River Senior Center • Noon to 4 p.m.: Hospitality River Senior Center House Open for Activities

• 1-4 p.m.: Cards at Priest River Senior Center • 6:30 p.m.: Bingo at Ione IOOF Hall

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at HH • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise class at Priest River Senior Center • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Hospitality House Open for Activities • 11 a.m.: Community Lunch at Priest River Senior Center • Noon: Potluck at Hospitality House • 1-5 p.m.: Mexican Train at PR Center

• 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at Hospitality House • 9 a.m. to noon: Food Bank open at Priest River Senior Center • 6 p.m.: Happy Agers Bingo

• 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at Hospitality House • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at Priest River Senior Center • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Hospitality House Open for Activities • 1:30-5 p.m.: Cards at Priest River Senior Center

• 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at Hospitality House Hospitality House • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Quilting at • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at Priest River Senior Center Priest River Senior Center • 10-11 • 3-6 p.m.: Food Bank Open at a.m.: Line Dancing at PR Priest River Senior Center • Noon to 4 p.m.: Hospitality House Open for Activities

• 1-4 p.m.: Cards at Priest River Senior Center • 6:30 p.m.: Bingo at Ione IOOF Hall

• 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at Hospitality House • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at Hospitality House Hospitality House • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at Hospitality House Hospitality House • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at Priest River Senior Center • 9 a.m. to noon: Food Bank • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at Priest River Senior Center • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Quilting at • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Hospitality Open at Priest River Senior Center • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Hospitality Priest River Senior Center • 10-11 Priest River Senior Center House Open for Activities House Open for Activities • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Lions meet a.m.: Line Dancing at PR • 3-6 p.m.: Food Bank Open at • 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.: • 11 a.m. to noon: Community at Priest River Senior Center Lionesses meet at PR Senior Center Priest River Senior Center • Noon to 4 p.m.: Hospitality Lunch at PR Senior Center 1-5 p.m.: • 6 p.m.: Happy Agers Bingo •1:30-5 p.m.: Cards at Priest House Open for Activities Mexican Train at PR Center River Senior Center

• 1-4 p.m.: Cards at Priest River Senior Center • 6:30 p.m.: Bingo at Ione IOOF Hall

26 27 28 29 30 31 • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at Hospitality House • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at Priest River Senior Center • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Hospitality House Open for Activities • 11 a.m. to noon: Community Lunch at PR Senior Center 1-5 p.m.: Mexican Train at PR Center

Hospitality House • 9 a.m. to noon: Food Bank open at Priest River Senior Center • 6 p.m.: Happy Agers Bingo

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sing the title of one of Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous paintings, A Starry Night took place at the Newport High School cafeteria Wednesday, Feb. 22, and was hosted by the Grizzly Discovery Center. The event offered an evening of science and arts integration activities and projects for kids and adults and featured the Mobius Science Center from Spokane, Washington State University Extension, Cornish College of the Arts, and Community Colleges of Spokane.

All photos by Sophia Aldous.

Elyce Tallman (second back, left) helps students create 3D planets.

Left to right: Melanie Endicott, Nancy Svoboda and Tina Spring work on cross-stitch constellations like Hercules and the Big Dipper.

Left to right: Tiara Hamberg, Brandy Croswhite, Zach Croswhite, Diane Lukas and Madison Harbour work on an Australian Aboriginal dot art constellation project by adding rhinestones to this layout.

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Lulu Lukas (left) and best friend Mariah Birkland take on an art activity.

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D o w n M e m o ry L a n e 100 years ago 1917 Forty thousand dollars for the improvement of the state highway between Mead and Newport was the sum agreed upon by the legislative road committees.

E.P. Wallace bought the drug store at Cusick.

Pend Oreille County Engineer Sewell completed the survey for a two-mile extension of the permanent highway north from Newport.

Experienced skiers were praising Calispell peak as a ski area. The LaVigne brothers of Cusick and Wade Shackelton, former ski-trooper, were using Calispell for ski runs and promoting the mountain as a winter sports area.

A.F. Talbert broke a rib while trying to remove a tight lid from a new jar of coffee.

Newport and Cusick played off a tie in the county basketball championship. Newport won.

90 years ago 1927

60 years ago 1957

Voters of Cusick favored incorporation of their town by a vote of 90 to 51.

Work on the Newport bridge proceeded to a point where no danger of interruption by the high water was feared.

Humbird Lumber Co. sawmill started its season’s cut on March 1.

Having one of his big black Angus bulls crash through the rack of the truck and out into the Spokane streets was an experience Sonny Poirier of Blanchard hoped he would never have again.

The Bonner County school bond of $911,983 for improvement of Bonner County’s schools was defeated, although Idaho Hill voted in favor of it, 207-3.

The Ione Savages, Pend Oreille County basketball champions, won their way to the state tournament by getting third place in the Northeast class B district tournament at Cheney.

80 years ago 1937 The Milwaukee passenger train made its last run, and delivery of mail to downriver towns by truck was started.

Pend Oreille County board of commissioners adopted a new schedule of wages for work on county roads. Common labor pay was 50 cents an hour; tuck drivers, 55 cents; grader operators, 65 cents; caterpillar operators and gas, 70 cents; diesel, 72 1/2 cents.

W.A. Hicks completed the sale of his restaurant property in Newport to Mrs. Vaughn Webber.

70 years ago 1947

50 years ago 1967 Ninety-six willing citizens turned out when the Spokane Bloodmobile unit appeared at the Federated church in Newport.

With the help of members of the Newport Booster Club, a similar organization was started in Priest River and had a membership of 125 persons.

obituari es Ruth Keyser Sandpoint

Ruth Keyser passed away peacefully Feb. 25, 2017, at Lifecare Center in Sandpoint. She was 93. Ruth will be remembered for her good nature, witty sense of humor, her love for people (especially children) and her love for animals. She had a very deep passionate love for all of her family.

Ruth was born March 12, 1923, to Tom and Erin Rainey in Jordan, Mont. The famKeyser ily moved to Sagle, Idaho, in 1935, then moved to Laclede. Ruth married the love of her life, Johnny Keyser, on Feb. 26, 1938. They were blessed with two children, Gloria and Phillip. Ruth and Johnny raised their family in Priest River. Her priority was taking care of her family. Ruth took pride in and was known in her community for her beautiful flower garden.

As a family they enjoyed all outdoor activities, especially camping, hunting and fishing and instilled in their children and grandchildren to value and appreciate nature, wildlife and the beautiful area they lived in. She was a wonderful homemaker, and so many beautiful memories were made over the years with family gatherings at the home. We will never forget those special and precious times. We will miss you so much, but it makes us smile so much to know you celebrated your 79th anniversary with your loved one the day after leaving us.

Ruth is survived by her daughter Gloria (Wally) Mitchell of Priest River, son Phillip (Texanna) of Post Falls, granddaughter Shannon (Ray) of Priest River, Lisa (Russ) Curry of Priest River, grandson Jon (Mary) Mitchell of Priest River, granddaughter Shonnie Gauvin of Post Falls, grandson Jerod (Amber) Keyser of Post Falls, 11 great grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren and one due in June, and sister-in-law Lola Rainey of Sandpoint, and many nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Myrtle Kramer, and brothers Francis, Frank, Robert and Erval Rainey.

The family would like to give Lifecare Center staff and Dr. Burgstahler a very special thank you for the wonderful care she received there.

No services will be held at this time. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. She was a beautiful woman inside and out, and she will be cherished, missed, and loved by all of us forever. Memorial contributions can be made in her name to Priest River Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1626, 5538 Hwy 2, Priest River, ID. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com.

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Diamond International Co. was high bidder at $58,472 for the No Name timber sale sold by oral auction bid by the Kaniksu National Forest.

40 years ago 1977

John B. Switzer of Pomeroy, Wash., took over his duties as administrator of Newport Community Hospital.

Publishers Gerald and Beverly Carpenter announced the sale of The

Newport Miner and its companion weekly, The Gem State Miner to James Hubbart and his wife, Sherry.

Frona Porath, 84, LaGrande, Ore., and Evelyn Van Dyke, 76, Newport,

were united after a 65-year separation.

30 years ago 1987 Hunters’ come-fromSee Down Memory Lane, 10B

p o l i c e r e p o rt s Editor’s note: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report, but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights.

Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online.

Pend Oreille County

Monday, Feb. 20 WANTED PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of male arrested on felony warrant.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: W. 6th Ave., report of a possible domestic violence physical altercation.

DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED/REVOKED: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of inmate found with contraband.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of a chip truck on its side.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Washington Ave., report that neighbor’s two dogs attacked complainant’s cat, ongoing problem.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Willms Rd., report of ongoing problem with neighbor’s dog coming onto property.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of gold Chevy pickup stuck, spun around in northbound lane.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle accident with possible injuries.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, report of juvenile being harassed.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Allen Rd., Elk, report of several dead cows on property.

ACCIDENT: 8th, report of green Suburban slide off caller believes no one is in the vehicle SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, caller reporting subject walking through storage unit area carrying a grinder.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, report of deceased deer on centerline of highway.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: W. 1st St.

Tuesday, Feb. 21 TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, Ione, report of rock in roadway on corner, one vehicle with a flat tire in the southbound lane.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. 2nd Ave., Newport, report of goat in the back yard and caller thinks it is against city ordinance to have one.

DISTURBANCE: Hwy. 2, report of possibly three males fighting and a female leaning over guardrail, there is a blue

four runner and white truck.

a neighbor taking chairs.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: W. Sprague Ave.

TRESPASSING: Houghton St., Ione, report of a male trespassing on property.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Community Hall Rd. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. Garden and W. 5th, Newport, report of a man wearing a black coat dark pants and holding a white cup standing and staring at the school.

AGENCY ASISST: Hwy. 31, Metaline, report of assist with traffic control in mudslide area.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: LeClerc Rd. N. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of rockslide blocking road, clear across roadway.

AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, report of Spokane County in pursuit of vehicle northbound from Deer Park and Milan Road TRAFFIC HAZARD: W. 7th St., Newport, report of vehicle blocking lane of travel.

ARREST: Dry Rot Lane, Newport, Mandalynn Ann Ohlsen, 36, Port Orchard was arrested for domestic violence in the third degree.

HARASSMENT: W. Hwy. 2 DISABLED VEHICLE: W 1st St., Newport

Wednesday, Feb. 22 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Hwy. 20, report of subject with warrant at residence.

AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 31, report of mudslide partially blocking the road.

THEFT: Larsen Blvd., report of PUD reporting power theft.

LAW ALARM: 1st Ave., report of audible front door burglary alarm.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of suburban in ditch, water up to bumper.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Monumental Way; Cusick, complainant would like to speak to a deputy about kids having suspicious items.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Mountain View Drive, Newport, report of screens removed from the house.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Ione Park, Ione, report of a subject possibly camping.

THEFT: McInnis St., Ione, report of theft of fuel from a vehicle.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of a one vehicle rollover on the highway.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 31, Ione, report of a vehicle partially blocking the road.

Friday, Feb. 24 ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. S., report of deer on east side of the road needing dispatched.

STRUCTURE FIRE: Calispel St., Newport, report of fire on the outside roof, has been put out, may have been embers.

NOISE COMPLAINT: S. Scott Ave., Newport, report of male subject outside house, blasting music.

Thursday, Feb. 23 JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of juvenile throwing things and hitting an adult.

DISTURBANCE: Quail Loop, Newport, report of a female yelling and causing a disturbance.

THEFT: W. 6th Ave., report of

Tuesday, Feb.21 TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 57, Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

Wednesday, Feb. 22

INTOXICATION: N. Newport Ave., report of law request medical for female passed out drunk in the lobby.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Mark M. Macy, 30, Newport, was arrested for probation violation.

HARASSMENT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, complainant feels she is being harassed by grandmother.

West Bonner County

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Willms Rd., report of neighbor’s dog on complainant’s property again.

ARREST: S. Scott Ave., Newport, Shawn Michael Rowan, 31, Newport, was arrested for domestic violence assault in the 4th and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.

BURGLARY: Calispel Trail Loop Rd., report of a cold burglary.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Trask Rd., report of female trying to hit male.

ACCIDENT, INJURIES: Tweedie Rd., Blanchard

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Cass Ave., report of subject in parking lot acting strange.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Kyle L. Zenk, 21, Waitsburg, arrested Department of Corrections hold.

DISTURBANCE: E. 7th St., report of male refusing to leave.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: McInnis St., report of neighbor’s dogs killing chickens.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of a two vehicle, non-blocking accident.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of black ice.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Smackout Pass, caller reporting males in a black and red Chevy truck with racks possibly stealing wood and possibly high on meth.

THREATENING: McKinley St., Priest River

TRESPASSING: S. Washington Ave., Newport

THREATENING: Driskill Rd., report that complainant is receiving threatening text messages.

Sunday, Feb. 26 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: W. 6th Ave., report of verbal altercation

Monday, Feb. 20

LAW ALARM: Gray Rd., Newport

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Scott Trevor Jones, 43, Spokane, arrested for driving under the influence, resisting arrest and violation of protection order.

DECEASED PERSON: S. Spokane Ave., Newport

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 20, report of dead deer in middle of road.

FISH AND GAME: Pine St., report of young moose in town that looks unhealthy.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, report of two vehicles, non-injury.

POSSIBLE DUI: Flowery Trail Rd., report of intoxicated male driver.

BURGLARY: Turtle Rd., Cusick ARREST: Hwy. 2, Christine M. Bennett, 32, Oldtown, was arrested on a local warrant for DWLS. ARREST: Hwy. 2 Daniel C. Phillips, 26, Spokane, was arrested for driving under the influence.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, Priest River HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS: Dufort Rd., Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

Thursday, Feb. 23 ARREST: Hwy. 2, Priest River, Joshua Wolthers, 26, Oldtown, was arrested for driving under the influence.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River ARREST: W. Beardmore Ave., Priest River, Jordin Opp, Priest River, was arrested on an outstanding Bonner County warrant.

DOMESTIC DISPUTE: E. Jackson Ave., Priest River ACCIDENT, INJURIES: Hwy. 41, Oldtown ACCIDENT, SLIDE OFF: Hwy. 41 and Chipakota Lane, Oldtown RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 41, Blanchard Friday, Feb. 24 ACCIDENT, HIT AND RUN: E. 5th St. N., Oldtown RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 41, Blanchard

Saturday, Feb. 25 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hoo Doo Loop, Oldtown

Saturday, Feb. 25 ANIMAL PROBLEM: McCloud Creek Rd., report that complainant caught stray dog that has been in area for some time.

RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 41, Blanchard

TRESPASSING: Fan Lake Rd., Elk

ARREST: Hwy. 41, Blanchard, Todd Hesseltine, 44, Chattaroy, Wash. was arrested for possession of methamphetamines and marijuana.

TRAFIC OFFENSE: Skookum Meadow Drive, report of subject blocking complainant’s driveway with a pickup truck.

Sunday, Feb. 26

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Monday, March 6

Diamond Lake Water and Sewer: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road

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

Sacheen Lake Sewer and Water District Board: 3 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211

Newport City Council: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall

Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station No. 41 Diamond Lake Improvement Association: 6:30 p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2 Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

Thursday, March 2 Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint

Saturday, March 4 Pondoray Shores Water and Sewer District: 9 a.m. - PUD Building, 130 N. Washington, Newport

Priest River City Council: 6 p.m. Priest River City Hall Bonner County Fair Board: 6 p.m. Fairgrounds Office in Sandpoint Property Rights Council: 6:30 p.m.

- Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint Blanchard Tea Party: 6:30 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

Tuesday, March 7 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices Lenora Water and Sewer District:

10 a.m. - Skookum Rendezvous Lodge 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 County Fair Board: 7 p.m. - Fairgrounds at Cusick Pend Oreille Fire District No. 5: 7 p.m. - Fire Station 51, 406722 Highway 20, Cusick

Wednesday, March 8 Pend Oreille Cemetery No. 1: 8:15 a.m. - E. 100 Circle Drive, Newport Pend Oreille Conservation District Board: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building West Bonner Water and Sewer District: 6:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall Bonner County Democrats: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint Metaline Town Council: 7 p.m. Metaline Town Hall

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Your Right to Know Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County

Line Superintendent

Basic Responsibilities: Supervise Crews: Prioritize and assign work assignments of crews, individuals and contractors. Schedule, inspect and evaluate performance of line crews, mechanics, warehouse and other assigned duties. Dispatch crews efficiently to respond to emergency situations, urgent requests, or damage caused by accidents or storms. Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to incomplete work or damage resulting from crew activity.

Supervises employees, including training, managing performance, assigning work, disciplining, and recommending hire and discharge.

Successful applicants must have: Knowledge of: Construction standards, practices, procedures, techniques, and materials; Collective Bargaining Agreement; Safety rules and regulations; Utility operations; and Engineering principles as they apply to line construction and maintenance.

Ability to: Supervise Line Crews; Coordinate and schedule activities; Use independent and discretionary judgment; Communicate effectively with all levels in the organization, as well as District customers; and Handle confidential information.

Experience/Education: Ten (10) years directly related electric utility experience, three (3) of which are in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications: BA in Engineering or Construction Science; Journeyman certification. Or a combination of both education and experience.

Working Conditions: Duties are performed in an office environment and field locations.

Field locations expose the incumbent to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain and energized equipment. Must be on call and serve as Duty Supervisor as required.

An employment application are available at www. popud.org. Please complete the online application, including a resume, cover letter. If preferred, you can email an application, along with a resume and cover letter, to: careers@popud.org; or, mail application materials to P.O. Box 190, Newport WA 99156 Attn: Human Resources. Position is open until filled. Starting rate of pay DOE. Should you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact Lloyd Clark (HR Manager) at l.clark@popud.org The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PEND OREILLE COUNTY D I S PAT C H E R E - 9 11 O P E R AT O R (Entry- no experience necessary- and lateral). $2720.26/ month (entry) to $3059.92/ month (lateral- depending on experience). Full time, benefits package.

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Deadline is March 16, 2017, 4:00 p.m. Examinations: March 17, 2017. Application and job details available: www. pendoreilleco. org (Human Resources) or Civil Service, 625 West 4th, Newport, Washington; (509) 447-6480.

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THE AUDITOR OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 433929510055 & 433929510056 More commonly known as 117 SOUTH SPOKANE AVENUE, METALINE, WA 99152 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of October 24, 2014, executed by JOSHUA E. HICKS AND SARAH HICKS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC Delivered into Naples, Idaho REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee & Swan Lake Landing, for LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC DBA IMORTGAGE, Beneficiary of the seSt. Maries, Idaho curity instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded October 27, 2014 as Instrument No. 20140319853 and the beneficial interest was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association and recorded February 5, 2016 as Instrument Number 2016032398 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by U.S. Bank National Association, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obliga-

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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 March 10, 2017.

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by February 27, 2017, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before February 27, 2017 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid.

Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the February 27, 2017 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, U.S. Bank National Association or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS JOSHUA ERIC HICKS 117 SOUTH SPOKANE AVENUE, METALINE,

Continued from 7B tion secured by the Deed of Trust/ Mortgage. Current Beneficiary: U.S. Bank National Association Contact Phone No: 855-698-7627 Address: 4801 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY 42301 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From November 1, 2015 To November 16, 2016 Number of Payments 9 $980.05 3 $992.90 Total $11,799.15 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION November 1, 2015 November 16, 2016 $0.00 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: October 24, 2014 Note Amount: $135,009.00 Interest Paid To: October 1, 2015 Next Due Date: November 1, 2015 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $132,878.11, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured

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WA 99152 JOSHUA ERIC HICKS PO BOX 101, IONE, WA 991390101 SARAH HICKS 117 SOUTH SPOKANE AVENUE, METALINE, WA 99152 SARAH HICKS PO BOX 101, IONE, WA 99139-0101 by both first class and certified mail on August 16, 2016, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place August 16, 2016 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for

invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home.

See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud. gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and at-

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From Page 8B torneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership. wa.gov NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; Dated: October 26, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 500 Union Street, Suite 620 Seattle, WA 98101 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/ Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832ISL Number 21569, Pub Dates: 02/08/2017, 03/01/2017, THE NEWPORT MINER Published in The Newport Miner on February 8 and March 1, 2017. (2, 5) ___________________________ 201757 PUBLIC NOTICE N O T I C E O F S O L I C I TAT I O N F O R PUBLIC COMMENT NEW Regional Transportation Planning Organization NOTICE is hereby given that the NEW Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) is preparing to adopt a midpoint review to the Regional Transportation Plan for the period 2015 – 2019. This plan includes historic, current, and proposed documentation relating to planning for transportation needs in Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties. The NEW RTPO - RTP 2015-2019 is published for public review and comment on the Tri-County Economic Development District website, www.tricountyedd.com, under the heading of NEW RTPO. A hard copy will also be available for viewing at the TEDD office.

The revisions made to this version of the document were prepared in response to extensive outreach by the NEW RTPO through communications with public officials, stakeholders, and interested parties.

Evaluation of this DRAFT document will be open from Wednesday, February 22, 2017 through 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

Please submit your comments no later than March 22, 2017 to Kin-

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

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

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Published in The Newport Miner on February 22 and March 1, 2017. (4-2) ___________________________ 201760 PUBLIC NOTICE S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N D E PA R T M E N T O F E C O L O G Y N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N T O A P P R O P R I AT E P U B L I C WAT E R S TAKE NOTICE: That Gregory Morris of Cusick, WA on Jan. 31, 2017 under Application No. S3-30783, filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from the Pend Oreille River in the amount of .04 of a cubic foot per second, each year, for continuous domestic supply and seasonal irrigation of one-half acre.

The source of the proposed appropriation is to be 2 points of diversion located within Lot 68, Block 1 of River Edge Estates, being within Government Lot 5 (SW¼NW¼) of Section 2, Township 35 N., Range 43 E.W.M., in Pend Oreille County.

Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from March 1, 2017 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM - ERO PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA, WA 98504-7611 Published in The Newport Miner on February 22 and March 1, 2017. (4-2) ___________________________ 201762 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board will be meeting from 12:00 -1:30 P.M on March 6th, 2017. The meeting will be held at the County Counseling conference room, which is conveniently located at 105 S. Garden Ave in Newport. Council Bylaws, recruitment and engagement planning, along with program updates are items slated for discussion. Light refreshments will be provided. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our office at 509-447-5651.

Published in The Newport Miner on February 22 and March 1, 2017. (4-2) ___________________________ 201759 PUBLIC NOTICE The Metaline Town Council will hold a 15-minute public hearing at 6:45 PM, March 8, 2017 in Council Chambers located at 101 Housing Dr., Metaline, WA to discuss a proposed sewer rate increase effective April 1, 2017.

Signed E. Diane Brown City Clerk-Treasurer Town of Metaline Published in The Newport Miner on March 1, 2017. (5) ___________________________ 201761 PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Ione maintains a Small Works Roster. All contractors desiring to be placed on or remain on the Small Works Roster must submit a written request along with all current licenses, certifications, registrations, bonding, insurance and any other material deemed appropriate by the Town. Requests and required documentation may be submitted to the Town Clerk at PO Box 498, Ione, WA 99129 or delivered to 207 Houghton St. /s/ Sandy Hutchinson Town Clerk/Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner on March 1, 2017. (5) __________________________

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201764 PUBLIC NOTICE TS No WA09000065-16-1 APN 433831 51 0004 TO No 8653000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 31, 2017, 10:00 AM, At the Main Stairs,

Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street, Newport, WA 99156, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 4 AS SET FORTH ON RECORD OF SURVEY NO. 62, PEND ORIELLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 43 EWM AND MEASURING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49` EAST 612.60 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING AND RUNNING THENCE, SOUTH 0 DEGREES 29` WEST 510.14 FEET; THENCE, SOUTH 67 DEGREES 36` WEST 273.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 13` WEST 179.69 FEET; THENCE, SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49` EAST 101.46 FEET; THENCE, NORTH 0 DEGREES 11` EAST 264.40 FEET; THENCE, NORTH 89 DEGREES 49` WEST 260.45 FEET; THENCE, NORTH 9 DEGREES 49` EAST 172.23 FEET; THENCE, SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49` EAST 383.28 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. APN: 433831 51 0004 More commonly known as 220 BOCKMAN ROAD, IONE, WA 99139 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of January 6, 2009, executed by KEVIN L. DUNN, AN UNMARRIED PERSON as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for MOUNTAIN WEST BANK, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded January 12, 2009 as Instrument No. 2009 0300202 and the beneficial interest was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association and recorded September 21, 2015 as Instrument Number 20150322793 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by U.S. Bank National Association, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/ Mortgage. Current Beneficiary: U.S. Bank National Association Contact Phone No: 855-698-7627 Address: 4801 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY 42301 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From July 1, 2015 To December 7, 2016 Number of Payments 1 $868.14 12 $868.73 5 $875.77 Total $15,671.75 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION July 1, 2015 December 7, 2016 $0.00 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: January 6, 2009 Note Amount: $107,250.00 Interest Paid To: June 1, 2015 Next Due Date: July 1, 2015 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $84,288.66, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on March 31, 2017.

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by March 20, 2017, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale.

The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before March 20, 2017 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the March 20, 2017 (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

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the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, U.S. Bank National Association or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS KEVIN L DUNN 220 BOCKMAN ROAD, IONE, WA 99139 KEVIN L DUNN 108 W HOUSTON AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99208 KEVIN L DUNN 1208 W ROSEWOOD CT, SPOKANE, WA 99208 KEVIN L DUNN 1208 W. ROSEWOOD CT, SPOKANE, WA 99208-4261 KEVIN L DUNN PO BOX 667 270 BOCKMAN ROAD, IONE, WA 99139 KEVIN L DUNN PO BOX 713, IONE, WA 99139 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KEVIN L. DUNN 220 BOCKMAN ROAD, I O N E , WA 9 9 1 3 9 U N K N O W N SPOUSE OF KEVIN L. DUNN 108 W HOUSTON AVE,, SPOKANE, WA 99208 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KEVIN L. DUNN 1208 W ROSEWOOD CT, SPOKANE, WA 992084261 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KEVIN L. DUNN PO BOX 667 270 BOCKMAN ROAD, , IONE, WA 99139 by both first class and certified mail on October 10, 2016, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place October 7, 2016 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale.

X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www. wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; Dated: November 22, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 500 Union Street, Suite 620 Seattle, WA 98101 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/ Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED Continued on 10B

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Down Memory Lane From Page 6B

behind effort kept the Selkirk Rangers boys basketball team from the state tournament when they beat the Rangers 50-41.

The Pend Oreille County Commissioners went on the record opposing further expansion of the LeClerc Creek Grizzly Bear Management Unit proposed by the Sullivan Lake Ranger District.

Newport eighth grader Jodi Smiley won the Esther Reed Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution letter-writing contest commemorating the bi-centennial of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. She beat out all other letter writers in the 5th Congressional District.

20 years ago 1997 Priest River wrestler Jake Stark won the Idaho state championship in the 140-pound weight class. He was the first state wrestling champion in the program’s seven year history. Quinton Holbrook won second in the 135-pound weight class.

Clarence and Peggy Grimes of Marshall Lake appeared in a photo with two Seattle Seahawks who had been hunting in the area last fall. Punter Rick Tuten and Howard “The House” Ballard were guest of the Grimes.

An Oldtown man who thought he was being hospitable opened his door to a stranger named John. The Oldtown man ended up being shot several times with a stun gun. Just as the man extended his hand, John shot him several times in the head and chest with a stun gun, the victim told The Miner.

10 years ago 2007 Three suspects of a Feb. 26 Bank of America robbery in Newport remained in jail, but that wasn’t expected to last long. Federal authorities were expected to file charges and take custody of the trio.

A bill to eliminate the 60 percent supermajority required to pass school levies and bonds was working its way through the Washington state legislature.

Tenth grade students in Newport, Cusick and Selkirk were preparing to take the reading and writing portions of the Washington State Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) test. All schools in the state give the test on the same date.

Continued from 9B ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832ISL Number 24558, Pub Dates: 03/01/2017, 03/22/2017, THE NEWPORT MINER Published in The Newport Miner on March 1 and 22, 2017. (5, 8) __________________________ 201765 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 CAROL H. McADAMS, a single woman, Plaintiff, vs.

TOM L. EASLEY and KATHRYN EASLEY, husband and wife in the marital community composed thereof, and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the Complaint.

Defendants.

CASE NO. 17-2-00031-7 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (60 DAY) Filed Feb 15, 2017 TO THE DEFENDANT(S): A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled Court by the Plaintiff(s). Plaintiff(s) claim is stated in the written Complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons.

You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after February ,2017, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff(s), Carol H. McAdams, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for Plaintiff at the office below stated.

In case of your failure to do so, judgement will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Complaint that has been filed with the clerk of the above entitled court.

The object of the above entitled action is to Quiet Title to the real property as contained in the Complaint filed with the court. Legally described as: Lot 10A, Pend Oreille Sunvale Acres, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Book 2 of Plats, page 110, Pend Oreille County, Washington Tax Parcel No.: 433733.52.9012 Date of first publication: March 1, 2017.

By David J. Carlson, Attorney for Plaintiff at 10015 N. Division, Ste

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Gill best water system operator in state YAKIMA – Pend Oreille PUD Water Operator Rusty Gill received the Water System Operator of the Year Award, from the Evergreen Rural Water Association, at its annual conference in February in Yakima.

Evergreen Rural Water’s Executive Director, Tracey Hunter, presented the award, which is given each year to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of an individual, who is directly or indirectly responsible for the dayto-day operation and maintenance of a water system.

Gill has been with Pend Oreille PUD since

Courtesy photo|PUD

Rusty Gill, center, received the Water System Operator of the Year Award from the Evergreen Rural Water Association, at its annual conference in February in Yakima.

2006 and is responsible for the operations of the nine water systems operated by the PUD. That responsibility includes the maintenance and

upkeep of three surface water systems and nine wells.

The Evergreen Rural Water Association Washington is a non-

profit organization that provides training and technical assistance to water and wastewater systems throughout the state.

Wheeler says no to metro policing SANDPOINT – Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler says he gets asked periodically about using the Metropolitan Police Model in Bonner County.

The Metropolitan Police Mode would put an end to all local jurisdictions.

Instead, the county would have centralized services under one roof. This model is gaining ground around the country, Wheeler says, noting the Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake as one such example.

“This model has been sold to some as a way to save money,” Wheeler wrote Feb. 1 on the Bonner County Sheriff Facebook page.

104, Spokane, WA 99218 (509)4652499, Fax #(509)465-2498.

This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington.

DATED this _6TH ___ day of February, 2017. ___ Signed___________________ DAVID J. CARLSON, WSBA # 12222 Attorney for Plaintiff 10015 North Division, Ste #104 Spokane, WA 99218 (509) 465-2499 Published in The Newport Miner on March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and April 5, 2017. (5-6) __________________________ 201766 PUBLIC NOTICE C A L L F O R M AT E R I A L B I D S PROCUREMENT OF ELECTRICAL WIRE CONTRACT NO. 17-008 In accordance with RCW Chapter 54.04, the Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, Washington, hereby solicits sealed bids for the following electrical wire: • 40,000 #2 Aluminum, 15kV Primary UD TRXLP, 220 Mil Nominal Insulation, Full Concentric Neutral, 2,500 foot reels Interested parties may obtain full specifications by contacting the Contract Administrator of Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, P.O. Box 190, Newport, Washington 99156, (509) 447-9345.

Sealed bids will be received as outlined in the contract documents until 2:30 p.m., March 17, 2017. The bids will be opened and publicly read at that time.

The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the bidding, or to exercise any other right or action provided by statute. Women and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to bid.

Published in The Newport Miner on March 1, 2017. (5) __________________________ 201767 PUBLIC NOTICE NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL VA C A N C Y There is one (1) City Councilmember position open on the Newport City Council. Any citizen of Newport interested in becoming a part of the City Council/Administrative team is encouraged to apply. Qualifications: 1) Resident of the City of Newport for one year; 2) Registered voter.

Salary: Ranges from $50-$61 per meeting. Applications are available

“However, the rebranding alone shoots that theory down.”

Wheeler says he has had contact with people living under the Metropolitan Police Model whose law enforcement services have greatly diminished because of the changeover.

“My main objection to this system is the way in which a citizen in Bonner County would be represented, should such a system be put in place,” Wheeler says.

“Currently, all law enforcement agencies have agreements and contracts which allow for smooth operations between jurisdictions and guarantee Bonner County citizens are represented.”

at Newport City Hall, 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, WA 99156 or call (509) 447-5611. All applications must be received by the deadline of 2:00 pm., March 13, 2017.

Published in the Newport Miner on March 1 and 8, 2017. (5-2) ___________________________ 201768 PUBLIC NOTICE S E N ewport I mprovements P ro j ect I N V I TAT I O N T O B I D The City of Newport is requesting bids for the reconstruction of multiple City Streets. Bids will be received at the City of Newport, at the reception desk located in the main room of the Newport City Hall, 200 S. Washington Avenue, Newport, Washington 99156 until 3:00 pm on March 16, 2017. Bids will be opened and read publicly immediately following the close of bid receipt. No late or faxed bids will be accepted.

A pre-bid conference for this project will be held at 1:00 pm on March 8, 2017 at Newport City Hall.

The project includes full depth reclamation reconstruction of approximately 3,200 linear feet of City Street. The proposed improvements include paving, adding curb, sidewalk, ADA ramps, stormwater facilities, signage and striping. The approximate cost of construction is $700,000.

Contract Documents may be viewed electronically and purchased from Standard Digital, 256 West Riverside Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201, (509) 624-2985. Contract Documents are also available for viewing at the following locations: • Spokane Regional Plan Center, 209 N Havana, Spokane, WA 99202, (509) 328-9600 • Association of General Contractors, 4935 East Trent Spokane, WA 99212, (509) 534-1446 • City of Newport, 200 S. Washington Avenue, Newport, Washington 99156, (509) 447-5611 Bid must be submitted on the forms provided with the Contract Documents. A 5% bid bond will be required. 100% performance and payment bonds will be required from the successful contractor.

The contractor must be capable of meeting all insurance and bonding requirements.

This project is funded by the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB), and is subject to all applicable state laws and regulations. All work performed on this project will be subject to Washington State prevailing wage rates.

Wheeler sad the system worked well when two deputies were shot in Blanchard.

“Neighboring law enforcement agencies dropped all their differences and came to our aid,” he said. “This was a stellar example of the respect and professionalism that exists in our county.”

Each jurisdiction has its own autonomy and unique needs and way of operations, he said. “I would like to continue to respect our differences, but unite resources when the need arises.”

In Pend Oreille County, the Sheriff’s Office handles calls for the whole county, including the towns and cities.

The City of Newport reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive technicalities, and in its sole judgment, accept the bid which it deems is in its best interest.

The City of Newport is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Small, Minority- and Women-owned firms are encouraged to submit bids.

Project questions can be directed to Belsby Engineering at (509) 747-6790.

Published in The Newport Miner on March 1 and 8, 2017. (5-2) ___________________________ 201769 PUBLIC NOTICE A board seat on the Pend Oreille Conservation District is available for appointment by the Washington State Conservation Commission.

Conservation district board supervisors are public officials who serve without compensation and set policy and direction for the conservation district. An applicant must be a registered voter in Washington State, and may be required to own land or operate a farm. Applicants for appointed positions do not have to live within the district to apply. For more information, or to obtain an application form, please contact the Pend Oreille Conservation District or visit the Conservation Commission website at http://www.scc.wa.gov/.

Applications and supporting materials must be received by the Commission no later than March 31, 2017.

David Marcell District Manager Pend Oreille Conservation District Published in The Newport Miner on March 1 and 8, 2017. (5-2) ___________________________ 201770 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille Conservation District Board of Supervisors hereby informs the voting public that the incumbent has been reelected to the currently open seat by reason of being the only person filing for the position by the filing deadline. Therefore, no poll site, absentee balloting or mail balloting will be performed pursuant to WAC 135-110-370. For further information, please contact the District at (509)447-1155.

David Marcell District Manager POCD Published in The Newport Miner on March 1 and 8, 2017. (5-2)