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North county chamber contemplates closing By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

METALINE FALLS – It could be curtains for the North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce (NPOCC), as the organization looks to call it quits due to lack of volunteer participation. The NPOCC is a non-profit organization serving the communities of Metaline, Metaline Falls and Ione in the northeast corner of Pend Oreille County. Meetings are held every second Thursday of the month and dues for individuals and businesses are $25 per year. There are about 42 members currently enrolled in the NPOCC, but getting members to pay dues is not the issue, says

organization president Kathy Grass. “Unfortunately, it’s the same five people who show up to meetings and work events, and it’s just too much,” says Grass. A public meeting will be held Thursday, March 10, at 7 p.m. in Metaline Falls Town Hall. A complete list of all NPOCC assets, monetarily and physically, will be made with a decision as to their final distribution. A scholarship to a 2016 high school graduate will also be awarded. According to Grass, while the NPOCC doesn’t host any events, it does help sponsor events like Bassin’ Assassin bass tournament, Affair on Main Street, and Down River Days. It also leads a highway clean

up once a year, maintains the visitor’s center in Metaline, and operates a hamburger booth for Affair on Main Street. Grass notes that membership is down “considerably.” There is about $10,000 in the NPOCC’s budget for 2016. The three north county towns – Ione, Metaline and Metaline Falls, will be given $1,000 each for beautification purposes and members who have paid their dues for 2016 will be refunded. That leaves the NPOCC to decide what to do with the remaining sum at the Thursday meeting. Pend Oreille County Commissioner Steve Kiss, See chamber, 2A

Democrats excited about upcoming caucuses By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Democrats are getting ready for the upcoming presidential primary caucuses, set for Saturday, March 26.“It will be Democrats’ only chance to vote on the party’s candidate,” said Pend Oreille County Democratic Party Chair Gayle Cain. She says she has been getting calls about the caucuses and sending out surrogate affidavits to people who won’t

be able to attend the caucus. People can fill out the affidavit indicating their preferred candidate and alternative if the preferred candidate isn’t chosen, and return it to the address or fax number listed on the form. “I’m recommending faxing,” Cain said. Affidavits must be received by 5 p.m. March 18. To participate, people need to arrive by 10 a.m., declare that they are Miner photo|Don Gronning

See caucuses, 2A

Leroy Hokenson, Pomona for Pend Oreille County Granges, visits with people at the Davis Lake Grange Saturday, March 5. The grange holds a breakfast the first Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. and a dinner the third Saturday of the month at 6 p.m.

Dedicated volunteers keep granges afloat Membership declining, granges still have many activities

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

DAVIS LAKE - It’s about 8:30 a.m. on a rainy Saturday at the Davis Lake Grange. Leroy and Cindy Hokenson have driven down from Ione to put on the grange’s monthly breakfast. “It takes about 45 minutes, depending on how many turkeys or deer I have to dodge,” jokes Leroy. He serves as Pomona Master, overseeing the five county granges that make up the Pomona. They have a fire going and pancakes cooking. They are making breakfast, a time for camaraderie with neighbors and fellow Grange members. Davis Lake Grange puts on a breakfast the first Saturday of each month, open to the community. They ask for a donation, but nobody is turned away for lack of money. The same with the dinner they hold the third Saturday of the month, at 6 p.m. A few people come in for breakfast. Margaret Eiden and her daughter, Jeanie Wolke, have come from Diamond Lake for breakfast. The Diamond Lake Grange is still

Courtesy photo|Newport Hospital and Health Services Dr. Jeff Jones pretends this is where patients will sit in his new office

in the health building that is under construction.

New rural health clinic named NEWPORT – Newport Hospital and Health Services named their new rural health clinic “Newport Health Center.” Christina Wagar, Director of Primary and Ancillary Care, included the entire NHHS staff in the naming process. Wagar solicited name ideas from the staff and received 78 suggestions. From there, the clinic staff chose their favorites, which were passed along to the medical staff and directors. The board of commissioners selected the final name from a final list of three. See clinic, 2A

Daylight Saving springs forward this Sunday

NEWPORT – Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 13, at 2 a.m. It’s the time of year when, for those looking forward to lighter evenings, to rejoice. By moving those clocks forward, Sunday’s sunset will be one hour later than Saturday. Sunset Saturday will be 6:42 p.m. Sunday the sun sets at 7:43 p.m. Sunrise goes from 6:55 a.m. Saturday to 7:53 a.m. Sunday, giving late sleepers something to be thankful for. Daylight Saving Time ends November 6, when it’s time to “fall back” and turn the clocks back an hour.

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active, sort of. The Grange itself on Highway 2 is closed. It, like all Grange halls, has a wood stove. “We couldn’t get anybody who could come start the fire to heat it up,” says Eiden. Still, the half dozen or so active members meet regularly, often at her house. The

‘We give away 29 coats to Selkirk kids and 16 to Idaho Hill kids,’ Chris Smith

Master of Fertile Valley Grange

Diamond Lake Grange, Camden Grange Calispel Grange along with Davis Lake and Fertile Valley make up the five granges in Pend Oreille County. At one time there were 14 granges in the county, says Hokenson. Grange membership has declined for decades. Granges face some of the same challenges as other volunteer organizations such as volunteer fire departments. Finding other volunteers who can spend time and energy

Rotary Club holds zombie fundraiser Saturday

OLDTOWN – The Newport/Priest River Rotary Club is hosting a zombie murder mystery titled “Chronicles of Zombie Town,” Saturday, March 12, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Oldtown Rotary Park building. The tagline for the event is “A murder mystery to die for…again.” There will be food and refreshments throughout the event, which serves as a fundraiser for the Rotary club. For more information on this event, including playing a zombie character, email bmingay@conceptcable.com.

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NEWPORT - The Stratton Elementary School Spring Carnival is Thursday, March 10, from 5-7:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and serves as a fundraiser for school and student activities. There will be a silent auction, games, and food and refreshments for sale. If anyone would like to donate an item to the auction, contact Elyce Cutshall at 447-2481 ext. 6500.

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on the volunteer activities in addition to leading their daily lives is difficult. But granges face another challenge. “Eighty or 90 percent of our people are elderly,” says Otto Baumgardner, a Davis Lake Grange member. Younger people don’t have the same interest as the current Grange members, he says. “They’re more interested in things like video games and mud bogging,” he says. There are probably 30 members in the Davis Lake and Fertile Valley granges, the most active granges in the county. The other three have seven or eight members each, says Hokenson. It doesn’t cost much to operate a Grange, about $3,000 a year or so, depending on things like whether the Grange needs a new roof or a furnace repair, like the Fertile Valley Grange did this year. Or if there is a big change in insurances, as all the granges experienced this year. The insurance for Davis Lake increased significantly, to about $800 annually up from about $550.

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Connolly announces candidacy for Bonner County Commissioner PRIEST RIVER –Lifelong Bonner County and Priest River resident, Jeff Connolly is seeking the District 2 seat of the Bonner County Board of Commissioners, a position currently held by Todd Sudick, who is seeking reelection. Both men are Republicans. Connolly, a Priest River City Council member for 15 years, says he has a wealth of community service experience and has tirelessly worked to better Connolly his communities and the quality of life in Bonner County. In addition to being a city councilman, Connolly has worked 10 years with area youth athletics, served four years on the Airport Board, five years on the Priest River Chamber of Commerce, and 15 years on the Board of the Priest Community Forest Connection. Connolly has tirelessly worked to better his communities and the quality of life

in Bonner County. After running his own logging company for many years, Connolly has worked with Mike Reynolds Logging for the past 21 years, first as a machinery operator and then as the forest crew supervisor. Along with that experience, Connolly has participated in the Panhandle Forest Collaborative for the past five years, finding solutions to tough forest use issues that the area has struggled with for years. “Finding solutions is often really tough, but with open dialogue and good listening skills, stuff can and will be accomplished,” Connolly said. “Being inclusive with all the constituents is something I take very seriously.” Connolly will be holding round table discussions throughout the county in the weeks to come and he invites all to participate. People are invited to join the candidate on Monday, March 14, at the Beardmore Bistro in Priest River. He will hold sessions at both 6 and 8 p.m.

clinic: Staff suggested 78 names From Page 1

Jill Monroe (Accounts Payable) suggested the new name as part of the 78 original choices. According to Jenny Smith, Marketing and Foundation Director, a lot of thought went into the naming process. “We had to consider our emerging brand, stick close to our corporate name with the location, and come up with something that would be easy to say,” Smith said. “Newport Health Center will be a cornerstone of our care delivery system and help us to achieve our mission to be trusted as the first-choice health care provider for our community,” Wagar said. Newport Health Center, currently under construction, is schedule to open later this summer. According to Wagar, the interior is about 90 percent framed and ready for drywall. The electrical rough in is 75 percent complete, and roofing will be complete in the follow-

ing two weeks. Exterior insulation is on and is ready for siding, most windows are installed and the open area is now covered in plastic so that the crew can finish drying out the interior to prepare for drywall and interior soundproofing installation. Construction is also underway in the hospital to prepare for potential traffic flow from the new clinic into hospital service departments. New flooring on the lower level of the hospital will cover existing concrete floors. In addition, the existing service elevator will be replaced with a passenger style car. The hospital loading dock is being relocated to accommodate supply deliveries and local traffic in and out of the clinic and hospital. “We are so excited for this new chapter in our health care delivery,” Wagar said. To see time-lapse photos and a bi-weekly progress blog, visit NewportHospitalAndHealth.org and click on “New Clinic Construction Updates”.

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Democrats who haven’t participated in another primary, and be registered to vote. People will be able to register to vote at the caucus, Cain says. Young people who aren’t yet old enough to register, but who will be old enough to vote by the election are also invited to participate, Cain said. That’s new this year. When the caucus starts, people will be seated by precincts. If there aren’t enough people from a precinct, they will be seated with other precincts. Then voters will discuss the candidates, advocating for their favorite. At some point preferences will be tallied, Cain said. More discussion will be held and if people are set in their candidates, delegates will be awarded. The whole caucus isn’t expected to last longer than two hours, Cain said. Democrats award their delegates proportionally, based on the tally. The purpose of the caucus is to select delegates for the Pend Oreille County Democratic convention, set for May 1 in Cusick. There

delegates will be selected the 5th Legislative District convention. Delegates from that convention will go on to the state convention, where delegates for the national convention will be chosen. The March 26 caucuses will be held in three locations – at the Ione Community Center at 230 E. Blackwell St. in Ione, at the Cusack Community Center at 107 First St. in Cusick and at Newport High School at 1380 W. Fifth St. in Newport. Where voters will go depends on their precincts. People from Ione East, Ione West, Metaline, Metaline Falls and Tiger will attend the north county caucuses in Ione. People from the Cusick, Dalkena, Furport, Kalispel-LeClerc, Locke, Ruby, Skookum and Usk will attend the mid count caucuses in Cusick and people from the Camden, Deer Valley North, Deer Valley South, Diamond Lake West, Fertile Valley North, Fertile Valley South, Newport Northeast, Newport Northwest Newport Southeast, Newport Southwest, Noble and Sacheen precincts will attend the south county caucus in Newport.

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chamber: Newport Chamber concerned, offers businesses help From Page 1

who is also a member of the NPOCC, says that if enough people were

‘Unfortunately, it’s the same five people who show up to meetings and work events, and it’s just too much.’ Kathy Grass, president

North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce

to attend the meeting with intentions of being actively involved in the chamber, it might

continue. As it is now, there’s just too much pressure on the core group, he says. “Kathy and the board members have been a mainstay of that chamber,” Kiss says. “But if people don’t show up for meetings and activities, your volunteer base gets burnt out, and I think that’s what’s happening here.” Greg Wyrobeck, President of the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, says that the possible closure of the NPOC is a “concern of ours.” “We understand why it might dissolve, but if there’s anything we can do for businesses on the north side of the county, we would like to be able to help,” Wyrobeck said. “We think businesses should have the

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b r i e f ly Women in Agriculture Conference March 19 COLVILLE - The Women in Agriculture Conference will offer women a one-day event featuring knowledgeable speakers, inspiring stories, networking with other producers and practical advice for learning new skills. This year’s event, “Power Up Your Communication, Power Up Your Farm” covers the topic of individual communication style and how to use it to manage, motivate and influence people. Cost is $30. The closest sites for Pend Oreille County are in Colville, Spokane, and Sandpoint. The Sandpoint event will be held at the University of Idaho Extension at 4205 North Boyer Avenue. The Colville conference will be held at the WSU Steven County Extension office at 986 S. Main St. in Colville. The Spokane conference is at Northwest Farm Credit Services at 1700 S. Assembly Street in Spokane. All Washington and Idaho events start at 8:30 a.m. Visit the website at www.womeninag.wsu. edu for details about the conference and registration.

Upcoming events at the Usk Community Hall USK – The Usk Community Club met and discussed upcoming events for the year. The Spring Bazaar will be April 16, with lunch being served from 11 a. m. to 1:30 p.m. Vendors are welcome and can call Frances at 509-445-1223 or Barb at 509-445-1433. There will be door prizes given away every 30 minutes or less. The community club is also giving two scholarships to graduating seniors from Cusick High School. The Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast plans are also being made. There will be several different types of gift baskets raffled. The tickets for the gift baskets go on sale sometime in June and the drawings will be July 4 after the breakfast. Cascade Bike Club, associated with Ride around Washington, will be spending the night at the Usk Community Hall and surrounding grounds Aug. 4. It is estimated that there will be 250 bicycle riders. Plans are also underway, to complete the foundation work on the south side of the building. The next meeting of the community club is March 11 at 11 a.m., at the community hall in Usk.

NEWPORT – There are several upcoming events at the Pend Oreille Playhouse. Auditions for “Clue: The Musical” will be Monday and Tuesday, March 28 and 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pend Oreille Playhouse (POP), 236 S. Union Ave. Auditions are for ages 16 to adults. Performances are June 10-19. “Little Red Riding Hood (and the Power Mutants)” makes its debut on the POP stage March 18, 19, and See auditions, 5A

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Paddlers take part in the Tacoma Creek interpretive paddle, an event the PUD has been putting on for the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club since 2009. The club had words of praise for Dennis Schult, natural resource hydrologist for the PUD for his work on the interpretive paddle. Pictured are Mike Lithgow and Stan Mrzygod, Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club president.

Kayak club appreciates Schult NEWPORT – Noting it is a highlight of their year, the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club, had words of praise and a T-Shirt for Dennis Schult, a natural resources hydrologist for the PUD for his work on the Tacoma Creek Interpretive Paddle. “Due to his (Dennis) dedication and the unselfish volunteering of his own time, the seventh annual event conducted on July 25th, 2015 was bigger and better than ever before,” Stan Mrzygod, Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club president wrote in a letter to PUD General Manager Colin Willenbrock. “This event is always well attended and is a highlight of our yearly See kayak, 5A

Prisoner gets weapons charge day before release By Don Gronning Of the Miner

NEWPORT – A day before he was scheduled to be released from county jail after completing a sentence for third degree assault and second-degree burglary, a Newport man was charged with a new crime.

Ryan Todd, 18, was charged with weapon possession by a prisoner when he appeared in Pend Oreille County Superior Court Thursday, March 3. He pleaded not guilty. Prosecuting attorney Gregg Hicks asked for $10,000 bond. Defense See prisoner, 5A

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roups that depend on volunteers are struggling. The North County Chamber of Commerce appears to be on the way to becoming a casualty in that struggle. Chamber members will decide at a meeting Thursday whether or not the group will continue to exist. The core group of active members simply is tired of carrying the load by themselves. In small communities, the same core group of people ends up doing a lot of volunteering, often volunteering for multiple entities. Take Tara Leininger. Until recently she was North County Chamber president. Now she is secretary of the Chamber. She is also on the board of The Cutter Theater, the Mayor of Metaline Falls and a pastor for the Metaline Falls United Church of Christ. It’s a lot to ask of one person. There are others working just as hard to make the small town organizations function. In days gone by, there would be more people with the time and energy to help out. Like the saying goes, 90 percent of the work gets done by 10 percent of the people and that was true then, but there were simply more people with time who were interested in volunteering. Now it’s a different world. With people working, including parents, some commuting significant distances, time prohibits much volunteering. Throw in child and elder care and it is sort of a wonder anyone can make time to volunteer. Maybe the chamber will survive, maybe it won’t. If it doesn’t, people will miss the scholarships and other good things the chamber does. Some will miss the camaraderie. Hopefully another group will pick up the Affair on Main Street and Down River Days, two big north county celebrations. But life will go on. Business people who have a need to network will find a way. Still, it would be a shame to fold an organization that can do the sort of things a chamber can do, especially in an election year. But if there isn’t’ a critical mass of volunteers, there just isn’t. DG

Shout-out to man friends, and why we love them For a woman what’s equally as important as our girlfriends? Our guy friends. Friends in general are no small benison, and one shouldn’t be valued over the other strictly on the basis of gender alone. However, different people have different meaning in our lives, and I love the novelty in perspectives that my guy friends bring to the table. As much as I love the strong women in my life, my guy friends have this strange yet affirming way of helping me calm my over anamindset (because one of my S o p h i E ’ s lytical cursed superpowers is over thinkC H OI C E ing things within an inch of their respective lives). There are some Sophia who say that men and women can’t aldous possibly be “just friends.” I say that we’re all adults here and that’s a load of bullocks. The friend zone is not a bad place to be. In fact, I’ve had romantic partners come and go, but it’s my friends, guys and girls, that have always been there when I needed the cavalry. Having pals of the opposite sex is fun and refreshing. Allow me to offer up some reasons why: 1. They will always call you out on your taradiddle. No, that’s not a dirty word, although it is entertaining to say out loud, isn’t it? It’s nice to have men in your life that can tell you, succinctly and sweetly, that you are behaving like a flaming thunder hag. It’s not always the easiest thing to hear, but they’re not your boyfriend, so they can be honest without having to worry about being banished to sleep on the couch (basic hey, they have their own couch to go home to). 2. They offer an original vibe and vigor. Always entertaining and always up for shenanigans, my guy friends are more apt to push me out of me bubble. This certainly isn’t a blanket stereotype, but with my girlfriends, we’re more apt to discuss our feelings, relationships, emotional dynamics, so on and so forth. That’s awesome and wonderful and much needed, but when I went to visit a guy friend recently, there were buzz saws and a tree house involved. Hell, yeah. 4. My guy friends readily share their knowledge without making me feel small or ignorant. Whether it’s woodworking, motorcycles, or physics, it’s stellar, See sophie, 5A

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yo u r o p i n i o n Please support hospital bond To the editor, I have a 92-year mom in River Mountain Village. She has lived there for five years. We are very pleased with her care providers. She has a private space with her own bathroom and kitchenette. Everyday I remind her to be careful, don’t fall or get hurt. She could never be in a two or four bed space without her private restroom facility. She would have to leave town if she required more care, because her privacy matters. Please do a walk through of our outdated, indecent Long Term Care Facility. Notice the two and four bed units with no restroom in the room. A waiting line for a toilet with just a pull curtain is certainly outdated. Two or four beds also means your roommates are present during the last minutes of your life. No privacy whatsoever. I have talked to many people about this; I would

be happy to talk to even more to ensure quality at the end of life for our families, friends and folks who have lived here their whole lives. Leaving the area will be our only option if we don’t pass the levy now. Cindy Boober Newport

Elderly deserve dignity To the editor, Making the decision to move a loved one to a Long Term Care Facility is never easy. Some residents may find themselves dependent on others for the first time in their adult lives. Having worked at Newport Hospital and Health Service for 23 years, I have seen the wonderful care the staff provides the residents. However, the staff can only do so much to preserve their dignity while working in an extremely outdated building designed to provide an obsolete model of care. Long Term Care in the fifties and sixties were not

designed with residents and their families in mind, but for staff efficiency. Fortunately, today’s model is more resident/family oriented. Our hospital has grown in services and modernized except for Long Term Care due to the age and limited space to work with. While cosmetic changes (paint/flooring) have improved the superficial appearance, the real need is to preserve privacy and dignity. Taking showers and using the bathroom in the hall with only a curtain as a door should no longer be acceptable. Four residents to one room (barrack style) does not allow for privacy. Maintaining a sense of dignity is important to all of us. This right is just as valid for the elderly. Residents feel more positive and family more confident that their loved one is receiving high quality care. I consider this to be a serious problem due to the rapidly aging population. The short-term benefits of building a new LTC will be obvious immediately for

current residents, but just as importantly, the impact of long term benefits of a new facility will be realized by future generations. The elderly residents of Pend Oreille County should be able to remain in their community, close to family, friends and memories. Please vote “yes” to replace the Long Term Care on the April ballot. Debra Heberer, RN Rathdrum

Not falling for Muslim scare To the editor, Keeping Muslim refugees out of Pend Oreille County seems to be the top priority for local Oath Keepers. I would suggest that the county commissioners stop maintaining county roads and spend their time on meaningless resolutions about Muslim refugees. I guess nothing but an oath is standing between Muslims invading our county, opening a Mosque and instituting

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Local agency closes their doors in recognition of International Women’s Day Many of us celebrate and recognize days such as President’s Day, Labor Day, and Memorial Day. At Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services we find honor in also recognizing International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day was March 8 and recognizes the achievements of women in culture, politics, business, and society as a whole. It is a time to reflect upon how it gu e st all began with the women’s rights movement in 1848, the struggles opinion that have been faced, and the sarah triumphs that have occurred. kramer Although it is a time to assess how far we have come, it is also a time to address how far we have yet to go. Women’s wages are still not equal to men’s for the

r e ad e r ’ s p o l l Visit The Miner Online to answer our readers’ poll question through Monday afternoon. Find it on the left-hand side of the page at www.PendOreilleRiverValley.com. The results will be printed next week on this page. You need not be a subscriber to participate. If you have any ideas for future readers’ poll questions, submit them at minernews@povn.com.

Federal authorities indicted 12 people in five states last week, including a Bonners Ferry man. That made 19 defendants who are facing conspiracy, assault and threat charges from a 2014 armed standoff over grazing cattle on federal land near cattleman Cliven Bundy’s ranch in southern Nevada. Do you think the federal authorities handled the situation correctly?

same work provided, demeaning portrayals of woman in the media and negative stereotypes still encourage violence against woman, and woman across the world still struggle to have basic human rights. You can take part in celebrating International Women’s day all year round by being aware of the injustices that are still perpetrated on woman every day. Choose to be aware of media representations that sexualize woman, choose to be encouraging to each other, and choose to take a stand when no one else will. Be a part of the continuous movement by supporting our local woman in business and empowering young woman in your own life. In honor of all of the women who have overcome, became, and still are to be, we recognize you and celebrate who you are. Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services was closed on March 8 in observance; hope you had a happy International Women’s Day! Sarah Kramer, Victim Advocate Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services

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Robotics team gets sixth at state audition: Broken By Mikayla C. Edwards For The Miner

MOSCOW – Priest River Lamanna High School’s robotics team took sixth place at the Idaho First Tec Challenge Championship Tournament, held Feb. 20, at the University of Idaho at Moscow. Team

Fox Fire, or 10549, was competing against 30 other teams. The team had to undergo a lot of challenges while they were there, including having all of their programming go corrupt. The team’s programmer, Chantz Dahlen, was able to work all night and redo

most of the programming. Since not all of the programming could be re-done, the team had to take the arm off the robot. The next day, the day of the competition, the team arrived at University of Idaho at around 7 a.m. See robotics, 12b

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attorney Kate Allison asked that Todd be released on his own recognizance or if that were denied, a $5,000 bail. Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith set bail at $10,000. “With the recent history of violence, the court has

too many concerns to release him on his own recognizance,” Monasmith said. According to the sworn statement of probable cause, a jailer was walking by Todd’s cell in the Pend Oreille County Jail Jan. 16, when he heard the sound of metal on concrete. He opened the

cell and saw Todd hiding something under his mattress. He asked what it was and Todd showed him a sharpened piece of metal. The guard asked if there was anything else and Todd reportedly produced a small razor blade and a piece of stiff electrical wire. According to the report, Todd said it belonged to an-

other prisoner and that he had found it. That prisoner initially supported Todd’s account, but in a letter that was read by jailers before it was mailed, he wrote the contraband was Todd’s and that he was taking responsibility for the weapons because Todd was about to be released to go home to his young child.

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paddling schedule. Mr. Shult’s informative comments highlighted the outstanding environmental stewardship projects being undertaken by the Pend Oreille Public Utility District. You could not wish for a better ambassador than this gentleman.” Willenbrock presented Schult a Tshirt from the club at the PUD’s board

meeting Feb. 16. Since 2009, PUD Natural Resources staff has hosted the Annual Tacoma Creek Interpretive Paddle for the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club. Beginning at Cusick, the group paddles to Manresa Grotto on the Kalispel Indian Reservation, then across the river to Tacoma Creek, where they wind through the PUD’s wildlife

habitat area. Representatives from the PUD, Pend Oreille County, and the Kalispel Tribe provide informative presentations regarding the history of the area, environmental stewardship, tribal culture, water quality, and economic development. The 2016 interpretive paddle is scheduled for July 23 and is open to all interested paddlers.

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even if I know I’m going to forget 85 percent of it come tomorrow. 5. They can handle being teased. Again, I love my girlfriends to death, and I’m grateful that there’s no cliques or overt cattiness. But let’s face it, you and your guy friends can tease one another about things that you would never, not even intoxicated, utter to your girlfriends. For instance,

I can get on my brother for behaving like a “selfloathing fat man” and we both laugh about it. They may get mad at you, but once it’s been worked out, they let it go. 6. They are amazing wingmen. They’ll open the door for you at the bar, dance with you, and fend off any creepers, if need be, all with no pressure. 7. They won’t judge you for your terrible eating habits. Not that

girlfriends do, but I’ve noticed us ladies are more likely to give ourselves grief over that bowl of pasta we ate that will naturally prevent us from our totally realistic fitness goal of achieving Gigi Hadid’s body within a month (right). I’m not saying men don’t have body issues, they do, but from my experience, women are so much more vocal about it. My guy friends just don’t care, even the ones who are

into health and exercise. A stack of BBQ ribs? Let the feasting begin. 8. Their compliments are always authentic. They never say things just to say them, so you know when they tell you something good, they mean it. 9. You’ll never date a tool around your guy friends. Seriously, if they think the person you’re into doesn’t have your best interests at heart, they’ll drop that truth bomb on you in three, two, one…

Sharia Law. I suppose President Obama will issue an executive order and have several airplane loads of Muslims relocated to our county bypassing all federal immigration laws, regulations and procedures. That’s why we badly need a resolution from our commissioners to ban those fictional Muslims. My point is that I am not falling for the great Muslim scare and willing to give up my humanity, compassion, rights and lib-

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erty because I am scared of Muslims or anyone else. I saw this fear played out in the 1950s with communists. In the 1960s it was black power. I find it baffling that all that’s needed to get many people to act inhumanely is to make them fearful. I would like to remind readers that our military is bombing several Muslim majority countries daily

and killing people that are in close proximity to alleged terrorists. We are killing people who seem to change sides like we change clothes. We are doing this because we are scared of what they might do in a future world. America is the cause of most of the mess in the Middle East and I wonder what oath we followed to make that mess. We

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Robotics gets wet at SeaPearch Competition

ix Grizzly Discovery Center students, comprised of fifth and sixth graders, competed in the Regional SeaPerch Competition held at Eastern Washington University Feb. 27. SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that provides teachers and students with the resources they need to build an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) in an in-school or out-of-school setting. Jeremy Ward placed second and has qualified for the National Competition, which will be held in Baton Rogue, Louisiana, in May. Grizzly Discovery Center has to raise $2,000 in order to send Ward and his mom to the National Competition. There will be a silent auction at the Stratton Spring Carnival Thursday, March 10, 5-7:30 p.m. If anyone would like to donate an item, contact Elyce Cutshall at 447-2481 ext. 6500.

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Team picture (left to right): Aliyah Davis, Abigail Ward, Madison Harbour, Celista Horton, Katie McAdoo, Jeremy Ward and teacher Steve Braun.

Team picture (front to back): Jeremy Ward, Madison Harbour, Aliyah Davis, Katie McAdoo, Abigail Ward and coach Patrick Molvik.

The students in the program spent five months building their perch (an underwater robot), learning about engineering and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. At the Regional Competition, students had four competition elements: Poster Display, Slalom Course, Ring Pick Up and Capping the Well.

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Disbanding Chamber, releasing cats come up at Ione council IONE – Releasing cats, buying schools, and the possible disbanding of the North Pend Oreille County Chamber of Commerce were some of the topics that came up at the recent Ione Town Council meeting Wednesday, Feb. 17. Mayor Don Fowell and council members John Redinger, Ken Timmreck, Dylan Powers, Charles Spears and Kathleen Turpin attended. The minutes of the Feb. 3 meeting were read and approved. The council received correspondence that summarized the disbanding of the North Pend Oreille County Chamber of Commerce. Town Clerk Sandy Hutchinson reported the Colville Animal Sanctuary has decided not to release the cats in Ione or the surrounding area after they are spade or neutered. The council answered Jessica Davis’ questions regarding the public hearing on marijuana. She also said the sale

price on the grade school is reduced to $70,000 and that hospitals are participating with towns to set up senior centers. Powers said the building is covered in black mold and the abatement of asbestos would cost $50,000 or more; the building would need to be torn down. Davis reported there are several dead trees by the dyke. There were no guests present at the meeting and no reports were given on the airport of the fire department. There was also no new reports for water/sewer or streets. Powers reported the chains installed last year along the city park with the new fence posts were stolen. He would like to change the scope of work for this summer, from completing the fencing to installing a surveillance system. A motion was made by Redinger and seconded by Turpin to approve warrants in the amount of $10,600.53. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

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Marshall seeks reelection as Bonner County Prosecutor SANDPOINT – Bonner County Prosecutor Louis Marshall has announced he will seek reelection. The Republican was first elected in 2012. Marshall says as a prosecutor, he has taken a hard line against people who hurt children. “My office has made that our top priority,” Marshall said in a press release announcing his candidacy. “Additionally, I have promised we will look at the community’s Marshall drug problem with open eyes. We have continued the fight against meth and now heroin. At the same time we have actively supported our drug court and lesser sentences for marijuana possession.” Marshall says he sees a connection between meth use and child abuse. “We have seen too many child deaths and cases of abuse to simply bury our heads in the sand,” he says. The role and function of a Prosecuting Attorney is an essential and integral part of the entire criminal justice system and legal representation of Bonner County, Marshall says.

Place your classified or display ad with The Miner and it will appear in both newspapers - The Newport “During my tenure we have been Miner (Pend Oreille able to assemble an effective profesCounty) and The Gem sional and clerical staff to process the prosecution of juvenile and adult State Miner (West Bonoffenders, infractions, misdemeanors ner County). All for one and felonies, child protection and good price. Call (509) mental health special proceedings, 447-2433 for details. enforcement of codes and ordinances,

and to provide civil legal representation for Bonner County,” he wrote in the press release. He says he will continue to work for the most vulnerable. “This past year we have added Ken the courthouse dog to our staff,” Marshall says. “Ken has already helped dozens of child victims and family members with the trauma of criminal investigations and court proceedings. I am very proud of the work he does and I promise to continue to be a leading advocate for the rights of victims in Idaho.” Marshall says a major part of the effectiveness results from established multi-agency interaction, cooperation, teams and groups, including the Bonner County Drug Task Force, Child At Risk Team, Domestic Violence Council, VAST, Elder Abuse Task Force and Drug Court.

Poet Laureate to teach workshop at Cutter Theatre METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre was chosen to host the first poetry workshop given by newly named Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall. The workshop is Sunday, March 13, at 2 p.m. There is a $5 fee for the event, and the Selkirk Humanities Foundation will waive the fee for students through a grant. The workshop will include an introduction to writing poetry by Marshall, followed by a time for some writing. During this time, local musician Donivan Johnson will provide piano music to inspire writers. The event will conclude with a time to read poems and par-

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Auditions for ‘The Cemetery Club’ at Cutter Theatre March 6-7 METALINE FALLS - The Cutter Theatre will hold auditions for “The Cemetery Club” on Sunday, March 6, at 2 p.m. and on Monday, March 7, at 7 p.m. These are open auditions with a cold reading from the script, so no preparation is necessary. The parts are for one man and four women, all in their 50s or 60s, although the age of the actor will not be a deciding factor so younger actors are encouraged to audition. One of the female characters has only one scene. “The Cemetery Club” takes place in Queens, N.Y. Three friends are dealing with being widows in different ways. Lucille has put the past behind her and is actively dating. Ida is ready to move on but unsure how to do this. Doris cannot stop grieving and doesn’t understand why her friends can. A widower, Sam, like Ida, is ready to date. The small role of Mildred is of a clingy “date” for Sam. Rehearsals will begin soon after auditions, and the actors and the director, Tara Leininger, will set the rehearsal schedule. Performances will be May 13, 14, 15 at The Cutter Theatre. For more information on the auditions or the play, contact The Cutter at 509-446-4108 or at ad@cuttertheatre.com. The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park Street in Metaline Falls.

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Grange members pay dues, about $36-46 depending on which grange. Granges are non-profits, but they have to buy insurance and electricity. They have a number of projects. Grange members put together wooden birdhouses that are given away at the county fair for youngsters to paint and use. The Fertile Valley Grange puts on a Coats for Kids project. Chris Smith is Master of Fertile Valley Grange. “We give away 29 coats to Selkirk kids and 16 to Idaho Hill kids,” he says, referring to Idaho Hill Elementary School in the West Bonner School District. “People kind of forget about Idaho Hill.” He gets the coats from Ben Franklin at cost. The Grange spent $600 for the 48 coats. The Davis Lake Grange provides a $200 scholarship for a Cusick student. Smith says Fertile Valley Grange will be giving out thesauruses to local

third graders. The Granges get some support from the state and national organizations, but are mostly selfsupporting. Their biggest fundraiser is selling coffee and cookies at the Schrag or Sprague Rest Stops on I-90. Twice a year Davis Lake and Fertile Valley Granges volunteers put in three days at the rest stop. Hokenson says how well the group does depends on how many events are going on. He says the group makes about $1,000 each threeday trip. Hokenson says his mother, Margaret, got him involved in the

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grange. He grew up in the Kendrick, Idaho, area, where the grange was a center of activity. “As a kid, I’d help get the fire going,” he said. “I loved it. What kid wouldn’t like it with a potluck buffet?” He moved away, but his mother stayed active in the grange. When she got to where she couldn’t see well, he volunteered to drive her. That started his adult involvement with the grange. Baumgardner says he was recruited by Herb Shepard for a variety of things, including the grange. “Then he up and dies on us,” Baumgardner jokes. The grange is active

politically. They have a person on the floor of the Legislature and follow bills of interest to their members. A few years ago the grange was able to halt a bill that would have required bar codes on home canned goods. Granges today aren’t what they used to be, but they are still a relevant, vital part of rural America. The scholarships, wooden birdhouses, baking and jewelry making contests, bingo, and coats for kids are just some of the projects they are involved with. There is an upcoming Easter Egg Hunt at Davis Lake Grange, something they started last year. It will take place Saturday,

March 27, at 10 a.m. at the Davis Lake Grange. The camaraderie is important to Eiden and her adult daughter, Jeanie Woelk, who drive from

Diamond Lake to the Davis Lake Grange for the Saturday breakfast. “We really enjoy the gatherings like this,” she says.

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b r i e f ly Learn how to be a foster parent NEWPORT – Foster parent orientations are held the second Monday of each month at the Department of Children and Family Services, 1600 W. 1st St., in Newport, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The next orientation is set for Monday, March 14. Come learn the process to be foster care licensed. For more information, call Amber Sherman at 509-359-0874.

Relay for Life party this Wednesday NEWPORT - Pend Oreille Valley Relay for Life will hold a Kickoff Party for 2016 on Wednesday, March 9 at the Newport Community Hospital Cafeteria at 6 p.m. The theme this year is Dr. Seuss: I do not like cancer here or there, I do not like cancer anywhere! This year’s Relay event is scheduled for August 1213, 6:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m. at the Newport High School Track. Any questions about the event can be directed to Shannon Foote, Event Lead, at 208-255-9243.

Promote your business at Visitor’s Center NEWPORT – As the Greater Newport area Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Center gears up for the summer, organizers note that the center is low on local business brochures, flyers and pamphlets, as well as menus. Business owners are invited to drop off a supply of anything that might promote their business. The visitor center is open Wednesday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as long as there are volunteers to staff it.

Ten scholarships up for grabs SANDPOINT - The Northern Lights’ (NLI) Board of Directors has authorized 10 $500 scholarships to be awarded this year. Applications for the educational/ vocational/line worker scholarships are now being accepted and will be awarded at NLI’s 81st Annual Meeting Saturday, May 7, at the Sandpoint Business and Events Center. Scholarship application forms can be found on the NLI website at www.nli.coop, by calling NLI at 208 255-7197 or by visiting the NLI headquarters at 421 Chevy Street in Sagle. Applications can be mailed to Northern Lights, Attention NLI Scholarships, PO Box 269, Sagle ID 83860Applications must be submitted to NLI in person or by mail and postmarked no later than Monday, April 4.

Join Arbor Day Foundation, get 10 trees for $10 NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. – People are invited to join the Arbor Day Foundation in March and receive 10 flowering dogwood tree. The trees are part of the nonprofit Trees for America campaign. With planting included, the trees will be shipped at the right time for planting, between March 1 and May 31. The 6-12 inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Arbor Day Foundation member also receive a subscription to Arbor Day, the Foundation’s bimonthly publication and The Tree Book, which contains information about tree planting and care. To become a member of the Foundation and receive the trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Dogwood Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410 by March 31 or join online at arborday.org/march.

Evergreen Arts meets March 14 NEWPORT – Evergreen Arts Association will hold their monthly meeting Monday, March 14, at the Create Arts Center 900 W. 4th in Newport, beginning at 10 a.m. Members are asked to bring one or two pieces of art that they are currently working on for group critique. Artist of the Month is Sharon Smith, whose paintings will be on display at Pend Oreille Valley Network (POVN) office in Newport throughout the month of March. A $2 donation to Create is requested. Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Fiber fun Doreen Bakewell crochets a summer shawl at the weekly fiber arts group. The group is comprised of area residents that enjoy fiber arts, whether it’s spinning, knitting, crocheting, felting or weaving and meets every Wednesday at Create Art Center, 900 W. 4th St, Newport, from 9 a.m. to noon. People can bring a project they are working on, or if new to the craft, bring their curiosity and willingness to learn. For more information, call (509) 447-9277.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, March 9 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Home and Community Educators Diamond Lake Club: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 Weavers’ Group: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-665-5921 for locations

Thursday, March 10 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center BASIC Meeting: 10 a.m. Blanchard Community Center Story Time: - 10:30 a.m. Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Home and Community Educators Dalkena Club: Noon - Call Bonnie Witt 509-447-3647 or Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Family Movie Night: 5:308 p.m. - Newport Library Celebrate Recovery: 5:30 p.m. - 301 S. Third St., Oldtown Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Friday, March 11 Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Friday Night Live: 7 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport

Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-9466131 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance

Saturday, March 12

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

Kids Movie Club: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - Newport Library

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

Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center

AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown

Sunday, March 13 Newport Youth: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, March 14 Evergreen Art Association: 10 a.m. - Create Arts Center Hospitality House Senior Potluck: Noon Newport Habitat for Humanity: 6 p.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick Blanchard Grange Meeting: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Grange Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, March 15 Kinship Caregivers Foster Parent Support Group: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital Blanchard Spinners: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Session: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center Families For Kids and DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church Soroptimist International of Newport Social Meeting: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church Priest River Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting: 5:30 p.m. - Rotating Restaurants Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Wednesday, March 16

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

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

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

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

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

Young actors perform March 18-20 NEWPORT – Fourteen young actors, grades 3-6, will perform “Little Red Riding Hood (and The Power Mutants)” March 18-20 at the Pend Oreille Playhouse in Newport. In the play, written by Ed Monk and directed by Millie Brumbaugh, Little Red must deliver her basket of goodies to Grandma on time, but a pack of pesky wolves keep trying to steal the basket. Hunters are hunting the wolves; rangers are tracking the hunters - Power Mutants to the rescue. Miss Veronica Adelaide, the newscaster and her assistant, Trixie, are determined to get it all

on the news at 5 p.m. The cast includes Katrina Davis, Russell Balow, Jalyssa Harris, Drew Clark, JD Brooks, Ashlyn McLeslie, Alissa Neiwender, Sophie Petrie, Ruby Petrie, Taylor Cochrane, Ryan Durbin, Mia Shults, Ashlyn Dahl, and Anna Proctor. The show will run for one weekend only, March 18- 19 at 7 p.m. and March 20 at 3 p.m., at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S Union in Newport. For tickets and information call 509447-9900 or visit the website www.pendoreilleplayers.org Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for students 18 and under.

Short of cash; long on “Stuff?” Advertise in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. Call (509) 447-2433 for full details. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available Rev. Russell Clark 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

REAL LIFE NEWPORT

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

Human happiness consists only in drawing closer to the Threshold of Almighty God, and in securing the peace and well-being of every individual member, high and low alike, of the human race. ‘Abdu’l Bahá Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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Sports

b r i e f ly Wrestling banquet at Priest River Wednesday PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Lamanna High School Wrestling Banquet is Wednesday, March 16, 6 p.m. at the Priest River Events Center. Shirt and tie is required for all wrestlers and coaches. A taco dinner will be provided for the team and immediate family. The public is invited to congratulate their favorite wrestler.

Newport girls’ basketball academic state champs Newport – The Newport girls’ basketball team was named 1A state academic champions. The dozen girls had a cumulative grade point average of 3.868. The Washington Interscholastic Activities association recognizes academic champions in each of the winter sports and activities. The 16-member Lewis and Clark cheerleading squad of Spokane had the highest GPA of those recognized, 3.938.

New coaches at Newport NEWPORT – There are some new faces on the spring sports coaching staff at Newport High School, as every sport has a different coach than the year before. Lindsay Hicks-Frazer will coach track and field, Mark Zorica will coach boys’ soccer, Sean Schneider will coach baseball, Dave Siemsen will coach golf and Randy Wyrobek will coach softball.

Kellogg two and out at state MEDIAN – Kellogg, the Intermountain League’s qualifier to the 3A state basketball tournament, lost to Parma 48-35 and to Shelley 49-42 to wind up their season.

Wintershoot draws to a close NEWPORT - The Newport Gun Club hosted the Metaline falls Gun Club Sunday, March 6, for the 2016 County Shoot, ending the 10 week Wintershoot. Below are the results. 16 yard: A Class - Winner - Rob Linton, Runnerup - Keith Enyeart B Class - Winner - Arlie Ward, Runner-up - Bruce Gagliardo C Class - Winner - Nick Larson, Runner-up - Warren Dunbar D Class - Winner Brandyn Ross, Runner-up - James Deerwester Ladies - Winner - Amy Reijonen. Runner-up - Jessica Hankey Junior - Winner - Parker Jenkins, Runner-up Kory Enyeart Sub Junior - Winner Hunter Marshall, Runner-up - TJ Taylor Handicap: Winner Phil Flack (by Shoot off), Runner-up - Lisa Enyeart Doubles: A Class Winner - Dan Reijonen, Runner-up - Rob Linton B Class - Winner -Phil Flack, Runner-up - Johan Mayrhafer C Class - Winner Bruce Gagliardo, Runner-up Mike Barton High overall: Dan Reijonen

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Parker Hamilton, 8, won his weight class at the Spokane Braveheart tournament at Shadle Park High School in Spokane March 5. The Little Guy Wrestlers will be competing at Selkirk High School next Satruday.

Little Guy Wrestlers place at Spokane tourney SPOKANE – The Newport Little Guy Wrestlers were in action last week, with the boys competing at the Braveheart tournament at Shadle High School in Spokane Saturday, March 5. Four girls traveled to the Columbia Women’s Cup at Hanford for a tournament. Dillan Nokes, 11, and Parker Hamilton, 8, won first at the Shadle Park tournament. Winning second place were Mathieu Kirkwood, 11, Sonny Prentice, 12, Perston Kremer, 11, Mollie Pillers, 10, Rowan Droneburg, 7, and Tripp Roberts, 6. Winning third place was Sierra Mason, 13, Cyrus Blaine, 13, Madisen

Pillers, 10, Landen Pillers, 6, Parker Lawrence, 7, Cody Andrea, 6, Trenden Ellison, 6, and Nate Shaw, 6. Also, Coach Scott Pillers took four girls to the Columbia Women’s Cup over at Hanford on Sunday, March 6. Sierra Mason placed second twice, as did Mollie Pillers. Madisen Pillers took third and fourth and Tessa Pillers, 16, placed fourth. The Newport Little Guy wrestling program has 48 wrestlers on their team, boys and girls. This was their first week of league competition. Next week Selkirk is hosting a tournament. The season is capped in mid April with a state tournament.

Free turkey hunting clinics offered

OLYMPIA – Free turkey hunting clinics will be held around the state before the April 15 spring turkey season opener. Staff from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) Hunter Education Division will teach these hunting clinics with assistance from Hunter Education Instructors, Master Hunters, and members of the National Wild Turkey Federation. The closest clinic will be held March 30 at the WDFW Regional Office, 2315 N. Discovery Place, in Spokane. “Our hunting clinics provide basic instruction and key information on how to be successful when

hunting turkey,” said Dave Whipple, WDFW Hunter Education Division Manager. “These clinics are a helpful starting point for new turkey hunters or for those interested in refining their skills.” Hunting clinics will include turkey call demonstrations and tips for hunting turkey from the Pacific coast to the Idaho border. Participants will also receive booklets that provide information on species identification, biology, habitat, how and where to hunt turkey, care of harvested game, and safety practices. Later this year, WDFW will partner with local nongovernmental organi-

zations to offer additional hunting clinics for deer, elk, waterfowl, and upland birds. Past clinic partners have included Pheasants Forever chapters, Cabela’s, Sportsman’s Warehouse and Ace Hardware. “We couldn’t offer these clinics without the volunteers, nongovernment organizations, and businesses helping out,” Whipple said.Clinics will last about four hours. For more information or to enroll in a clinic, visit www.wdfw. wa.gov/hunting/huntered/clinics. To register for the Spokane clinic on March 30, contact the Region 1 office at (509) 892-1001.

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Pro bull riders starting to take concussions seriously Legendary bull rider Donnie Gay summed up the ethos of bull riding succinctly one time when asked why he didn’t like to see cowboys wearing helmets. “Bull riding’s supposed to be dangerous,” the Texan drawled. Indeed. In order to get in a mindset to deal with the extreme danger, most riders tend to compartmentalize the risk. I was watching the bull riding at a rodeo at the Spokane coliseum when a bull somersaulted on a rider, crushing his head. My friend and I were both up in the bull riding in the next performance. rodeo He turned to me and said, “What do you scene suppose the chances are of that happening twice at the same rodeo?” don Good point, I acknowledged, thinkGronning ing ‘and even if it did, it won’t happen to me.’ And sure enough, it didn’t. But young people inevitably think it won’t happen to them. In an individual sport like rodeo the tendency to ride when injured is more pressing. There is no team doctor, no coaches to tell you no, and not the least, no paycheck if you don’t compete and win. The norm is to ride hurt. But when your brain is hurt additional precaution needs to be taken, as more is learned about the increased danger of successive concussions. So I was pleased to see the Professional Bull Riders, the premier bull riding organization, now has a concussion protocol at their televised events. Bull riders who suffer a concussion must pass the medical exam to continue to compete, just as high school football players do now. Walla Walla’s Derek Kolbalba, one of the hottest rookies on tour, had to sit out the final go round of the Anaheim, Calif., PRR event after being slammed the previous night. Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association World Champion Bull rider Shane Proctor, formerly of Grand Coulee, also had to miss a PBR contest after not being able to pass the concussion test. The PBR is doing a good thing for riders by implementing the concussion protocol. In many ways it is similar to what former PRCA bull rider and “Deadwood” television show writer Bryan McDonald did when, in his role as PRCA bull riding director, he insisted bull’s horns be cut back to no sharper than the size of a quarter. Some stock contractors didn’t like it, but it no doubt saved lives. The attention to concussion is a welcome move in the right direction. Big organizations, like the PBR and the PRCA and the Elite Rodeo Association, can afford to have a physician on site, something not many rodeos do. Therefore raising awareness of the danger of riding too soon after a concussion will be enough for wives, family and friends to put pressure on riders not to compete until they are cleared following a concussion. Yes, bull riding is supposed to be dangerous, but that doesn’t mean sensible precautions aren’t called for. Not riding until you pass a concussion test is one of these precautions. Don Gronning is a former bull rider and publisher of Northwest Rodeo Scene.

Plenty of good reasons to renew fishing, hunting licenses soon OLYMPIA – Several fisheries are set to open in the weeks ahead, and the year’s first hunting season isn’t far behind. With a new season of outdoor adventures about to begin, Washingtonians might want to consider purchasing 2016-17 fishing and hunting licenses before current licenses expire at midnight March 31. The cost of fishing and hunting licenses remains the same as last year, and most annual licenses include a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) vehicleaccess pass. That pass allows people to use and park at more than 700 WDFW water access sites and 33 wildlife areas throughout the state. More licensing information is available at www.wdfw.wa.gov/licensing. Meanwhile, several outdoor opportunities are available in the coming weeks, including: Eastern Washington lakes: Fishing is under way as of March 1 at several lakes east of the Cascades. Spring turkey: The general season opens in mid-April. The season fol-

lows a special spring turkey hunt for people age 15 and younger. More details will be available soon on WDFW’s website. Columbia River spring chinook: A boat angler fishing the lower Columbia River caught the first spring chinook salmon of the season in early February. Plenty more will be caught in the weeks ahead as the region’s first major salmon fishery of the year picks up speed. Razor clams: A razor clam dig at Long Beach continues through March. More digs also have been tentatively scheduled this month. For details, check www.wdfw. wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current. For more information about outdoor activities coming up this month, see the Weekender Regional Reports at www.wdfw.wa.gov/weekender. These reports are updated throughout the month to provide current information about recreational opportunities around the state.

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Striking out on the lanes Pam Nichols of Northwest Renovators rolls a strike at OK Lanes in Oldtown during League Night Thursday, March 3. There were about nine teams at the bowling alley Thursday night. There is also a Junior League open to kids. For more information on how to become part of a league, call Terry Hastings at 208-437-3600.

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David G. Perrins, Sr. Priest River

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our Dad, David G. Perrins, Sr. He joined our Mom, Feb. 23. He was Perrins 75 years old. He is survived by his four children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. We cannot say enough good things about Hospice House of North Idaho. They are truly angels here on earth. The doctors, nurses, aides and volunteers were all so very attentive to our Dad’s needs, as well as our own. Dad did not want any fuss to be made over him, so we honor his wishes. There will be no services for the public. If you would like to pay your respects to our Dad, then we ask that you please donate to The Hospice House of North Idaho in David G. Perrins, Sr.’s name. Please visit hospiceofnorthidaho.org for more information for donating. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport, is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermanknapp.com

Jason Daniel Vines Fayetteville, Tenn.

Jason Daniel Vines, born Sept. 10, 1983, in Lompoc, Calif., originally residing in Newport, went to be with the Lord Jan. 25, in his current town Vines of residency, Fayetteville, Tenn., due to tragic and unforeseen circumstances. He was 32. Jason was a very infectious and compassionate young man, who rarely ever hadn’t worn a smile, no matter what hardships he had experienced in the past or in that particular moment. He chose to take it all in stride, to simply try and have fun. He was very well known for his smile, as it was often described as “contagious.” Jason enjoyed being spontaneous and doing things, simply for the “reaction” of others, to encourage laughter in others, and even himself. That is just the type of man that he was, light hearted and with a vibrant sense of humor. He was a very family oriented man who loved his family dearly and kept close contact, even through the miles that separated them, with him being in Tenn., and half his family being in Wash. For several months until his final days, being the loving son Jason was, he faithfully devoted helping his Aunt Liz in taking care of his sick father who was cancer ridden, and made certain to visit or call

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his dad on a regular basis, to remind him how loved he was and that he truly and genuinely cared. He was the man who always ended a conversation with “ I love you,” no matter who he had been speaking to, friends, or family alike, because, he truly did love anybody in his life, and it was crucial they knew it. He found it important to maintain contact with loved ones, friends and family alike, and rarely ever fell out of contact, because he valued friendship to the utmost extent and how sacred and priceless it truly was. Jason enjoyed music very much; to some extent, it was as though music ran through his veins. He enjoyed simple things, as he was a simple kind of man. Things such as: Singing in the car and acting silly, doing karaoke, anything with friends, going out to eat with his friends, or simply discussing random food and sharing recipes and such (he was an excellent cook). Often times, Jason would invite friends to come over and simply cook a meal for everybody and everybody enjoyed it and, themselves. His food, along with his personality, was the stuff of legends. Jason was a man that impacted everybody’s life that he had came in contact with and will, long after his passing. There are many fond memories that many of us experienced that we will forever carry in our hearts and turn to, to make us smile. His gift to us, in passing. It is not our birth date, or even our date of passing, but instead, that dash in between and what we have done with it, that defines us, and makes the difference. Jason accomplished so very much in his 32 years of life, along with an impression that outlasted his physical being. The world is a much dimmer place without that gallant star that brightened everybody’s life, standing out above all of the rest, though there is no doubt, he will continue to guide us all through each passing day. Jason, in passing, leaves behind his mother Roberta David of Newport; grandparents Peggy and Denny Carrigen; grandmother, Karen David; three sisters, Jaci Vonasek of Brainerd, Minn., Alicia (Vines) Williamson of Newport and Lillian Taylor of Spokane; brother, Justin Taylor of Newport; four nephews, Cloud Williamson, Zack Settle, Bently Archer and Jamison Williamson; two nieces, Latyahnna Kraklau, Millie Vonasek, along with numerous family members and friend he’d built and established unique and genuine relationships with, so much so that there are simply too many to list, but are certainly no less important. Jason was preceded in death by a grandpa, John Vines, another grandpa, Harry David, along with a stepfather, Warren Taylor and father, Daniel Vines. A memorial will come at a later date.

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. 29 MAILICIOUS MISCHEIF: W. 6th, Airway Heights, report of a vehicle being damaged. MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: Makai Lane, Newport, report of a theft of timber. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 7th St., Riverbend VIOLATION OF AN ORDER: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of a violation of a court order. THREATENING: Open Skies Rd., Newport, report of a subject being threatened. AUTOMOBILE THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a vehicle theft. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, report of an injured deer on the side of the road. ACCIDENT: Pend Oreille County, Ione, report of a vehicle in the ditch. JUVENILE PROBLEM: N. Spokane Ave, Newport DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, Newport TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a suspicious person. ASSAULT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of two subjects fighting.

Tuesday, March 1 TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of trespassing SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Veit Rd., complainant wants to talk to a deputy about people logging on property DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Frissell Rd., report that a 20-year-old male was stabbed and cut sometime last night by another family member. ABANDONED VEHICLE: Coyote Trail, report of three vehicles that have been parked in the right of way for the last six months. ABANDONED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 6th THEFT OF AUTOMOBILE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights HAZMAT: Hwy. 2, report of gas leaking from tank onto ground ASSAULT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ARREST: Fertile Valley Rd., Adrian Everett Simila, 68, of Newport arrested for driving under the influence. WEAPON OFFENSE: Veit Rd., complainant reports he yelled at neighbor and neighbor shot at him three times. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 2nd St., Newport, grandson did not come home after school, states this is unusual. DISORDERLY: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights TRANSPORT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, transport of one male to Spokane Jail and pick up one female.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of a white Chevrolet Malibu passing when paddle and lights are going.

arrested for driving under the influence.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES: Jared Rd., newer Nissan SUV with parking lights on seems suspicious.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Beaver Valley Rd., complainant noticed yesterday that gun in purse is missing.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 20, report of storage shed on property broken into sometime in the last couple weeks.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. Industry Rd.

RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

AGENCY ASSIST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, inmate transport to hospital.

ACCIDENT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a hit and run.

ACCIDENT: Camden Rd., report of one vehicle rollover, non-injury, non-blocking, subject is out of the vehicle

VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Calispel St., Newport, report of missing juvenile female.

DISTURBANCE: W. 6th Ave.

Wednesday, Feb. 2 TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd N., report of tree blocking northbound lane of traffic.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2 THEFT: Hwy. 20, complainant reporting unauthorized use of credit card. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 31, report of dog running into highway ANIMAL PROBLEM: Bond Rd., report of neighbor’s dog attacking complainant’s dog and injuring it. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: S. Washington Ave., report of subject riding mountain bike wearing dark baseball cap, black sweatshirt and blue jeans. ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. S., report of deer needing dispatched. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle on side of highway with flat tire. ARREST: Shaina Marie Hutchings, 25, of Spokane was arrested on local warrant.

Thursday, March 3 NOISE COMPLAINT: W. 7th St., caller reporting a lot of noise coming from next door, ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Patrick M. Morris, 54, was arrested on a warrant.

Commissioners: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse

sioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building

Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione

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

Oldtown Urban Renewal District Board: 5:30 p.m. Oldtown City Hall, as needed

Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices

Pend Oreille Fire District No. 6: 6 p.m. - Furport Fire Hall, 7572 LeClerc Road

Cusick School Board: 3:30 p.m. - Cusick High School Library

Oldtown City Council: 6:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall

West Pend Oreille Fire District Board: 6:30 p.m. Fire Station on Highway 57

Cusick Town Council: 7 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

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Property Rights Council: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

Sunday, March 6

EXTRA PATROL: Hwy. 31, extra patrol airport area. HARASSMENT: Leclerc Rd. N. THREATENING: Hwy. 211, complainant was on backside of property when male neighbor threatened to shoot complainant. THREATENING: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report that known subject left threatening message on complainant’s phone. TRESPASSING: Buck Creek Rd., report that caller’s ex has been on her property and she would like him trespassed. JUVENILE PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. N. UNKNOWN PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, male reportedly covered in blood, unknown why. AGENCY ASSIST: S. Garden Ave., transporting inmate to hospital. RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Main St., caller reporting signed runaway juvenile just left her house. ARREST: Hwy. 31, Timothy J. Porter, 32, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence. ARREST: Hwy. 2, Elio Berrios, 51, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence.

LITTERING: W. 2nd Ave., report someone dumped what complainant believes is sewage by her garage in the alley.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Driskill Rd., report of white Dodge Dakota with canopy driving around area for last couple hours with headlights turned off.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Quail Loop, Newport, complainant believes respondent in an order has been contacting his wife on Facebook.

SUPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of male dropped off 20 minutes ago and does not know where he is, he is from Tri Cities.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Forest Grove Lane, complainant requests to speak to a deputy regarding statements he overheard.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, rocks and trees reported all over highway.

ARREST: W. Walnut St., Newport, Shaina M. Hutchings, 25, of Spokane was arrested for third degree theft.

Saturday, March 5

SEARCH WARRANT: S. Garden Ave., Newport

THEFT: W. Kelly Drive, report that pink Beats headphones were stolen about two weeks ago.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. S., animals reported running in area.

TRESPASSING: Blackberry Lane, report that male subject trespassing on complainant’s property and hanging up signs. THREATENING: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report that female subject showed up yesterday and wanted the complainant to deliver a threatening message. THREATENING: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that former employee of complainant is making threats on social media. THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report that male subject stole purse. THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, complainant reports she left her purse in a cart at Safeway and someone took it.

Friday, March 4

DISTURBANCE: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of yelling and screaming in area.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Gray Rd.,

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Stadium Drive, report of suspicious pickup shining lights in neighbor’s house. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Independence Rd., report of items missing from shop over the last month. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: W. Walnut St., Newport, attempt to locate wanted subject. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of suspicious circumstance at the bank. THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of theft of a wallet at casino. DRUGS: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of drug call. West Bonner County

Monday, Feb. 29 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, Priest River BURGLARY: Granite Ridge Rd., Priest River

Tuesday, March 1 ACCIDENT: Gleason-Mcabee Falls Rd., Priest River

Wednesday, March 2 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake

DRIVING WITHOUT PRIVILEGES: Old Priest River Rd., Oldtown, a 32-year-old Oldtown man was cited and released for driving without privileges. RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Priest River, Mokhtar Joseph Emilien, 23, of Priest River was arrested aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and other felony charges.

VEHICLE FIRE: Flowery Trail Rd., report of truck on fire. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 2 HAZMAT: Hwy. 2, WSP report of possible gasoline leak on highway. ARREST: Spokane Ave., Angelic L. Tanner, 38, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence. SEX OFFENSE: Hwy. 2, report of sex offense. SEX OFFENSE: Hwy. 2, report of sex offense. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Hwy. 211 ILLEGAL BURNING: 2nd Ave., report of illegal burning in area. FIREWORKS: Houghton St., report of seven rifle shots in the area.

ACCIDENT: Allen Rd., one vehicle rollover reported.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Stacy A. Carter, 50, of Newport was

Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Coyote Trail, report of deer needing dispatched.

Friday, March 4

ACCIDENT: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of two vehicle accident in parking lot.

Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. - Various locations

PROPERTY DAMAGE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of property damage to vehicle.

Thursday, March 3

ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Honore L. Butler, 37, was arrested on a warrant.

Wednesday, March 16

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of older Jeep Grand Cherokee swerving on roadway.

LITTERING: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, rocks and tree reported all over highway.

FIRE: Juanita Lane, report that base of tree is on fire, complainant believes it is from a lightning strike that just happened.

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HARASSMENT: Curtis Creek Rd., Priest River, report of suspicious activity in the area of Curtis Creek Road. DISTURBING THE PEACE: Rocky Mountain Ranch Rd., Spirit Lake, report of a noise complaint in the Spirit Lake area.

Saturday, March 5 ACCIDENT INJURIES: Hwy. 57, a 46-year-old Priest River man was cited and released for inattentive driving after a single vehicle injury accident. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Redneck Drive, Blanchard

Sunday, March 6 TRAFFIC VIOLATION: E. 5th St. S., Oldtown, Spencer Schwartzenberger, 27, of Spokane was arrested for driving without privileges.

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201647 PUBLIC NOTICE File No.: 7023.108606 Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Grantors: Randy Edward Kinney, married as his separate property, as to Parcel A Randy Edward Kinney, married as his separate property, as to an easement estate only, as to Parcel B Grantee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2005 0279927 Tax Parcel ID No.: 17230/453131049001 Abbreviated Legal: Tax 16A 31-31-45, Pend Oreille Co., WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may

contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Tollfree: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-8944663). Web site: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_ foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http:// www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ index.cfm?webListAction=search& searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-6064819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear. I. On March 18, 2016, at 10:00 AM. At the Main Stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: Parcel A: A Tract of land in Section 31, Township 31 North, Range 45 EWM, Pend Oreille County, Washington, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 31, which is North 50 degrees 31 1/2” East a distance of 440 feet along the Diamond Lake County Road Right of Way and thence South 11 degrees 23’ East a distance of 281.9 feet and South 89 degrees 35’ West a distance of 20.37 feet from the

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intersection of the Easterly Right of Way line of the Diamond Lake County Road and the South line of Section 31; thence South 89 degrees 35’ West along the South line of Section 31, a distance of 101.86 feet; thence North 11 degrees 23’ West a distance of 75.61 feet; thence North 78 degrees 37’ East a distance of 100 feet; thence South 11 degrees 23’ East a distance of 95 feet to the Point of Beginning. Carried on the County Assessors Tax Rolls as Tax 16A. Parcel B: An Easement over and across the following described property for the purpose of ingress and egress to and from the property hereinabove described: a Tract of land in Section 31, Township 31 North, Range 45 EWM, described as follows: Beginning at a concrete monument which is on the Easterly Right of Way line of the Diamond Lake County Road, North 50 degrees 31 1/2’ East a distance of 440 feet along said Right of Way line from its intersection with the South line of Section 31; thence South 11 degrees 23’ East, a distance of 281.9 feet to the South line of Section 31; thence South 89 degrees 35’ West, a distance of 20.37 feet along the South line of Section 31; thence North 11 degrees 23’ West, a distance of 267.35 feet to the Easterly Right of Way line of the County Road; thence North 50 degrees 31 1/2’ East along said Right of Way line a distance of 22.67 feet to the Point of Beginning. Commonly known as: 1634 South Shore Road Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 03/03/05, recorded on 03/09/05, under Auditor’s File No. 2005 0279927, records of PEND OREILLE County,

Washington, from Randy Edward Kinney, a married man, as Grantor, to Frontier Title & Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Brokers Conduit, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Brokers Conduit, its successors and assigns to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20120311713. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 11/04/2015. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount. Monthly Payments $20,060.19 Lender’s Fees & Costs $995.16 Total Arrearage $21,055.35 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $700.00 Title Report $0.00 Statutory Mailings $74.78 Recording Costs $223.00

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Continued from 9B Postings $244.92 Sale Costs $1,495.73 Total Costs $2,738.43 Total Amount Due: $23,793.78 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $78,651.72, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 08/01/13, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on March 18, 2016. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 03/07/16 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 03/07/16 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 03/07/16 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Randy Edward Kinney 1634 South Shore Road Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Randy Edward Kinney 1634 South Shore Road Newport, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 01/31/14, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 02/01/14 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www. northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www. northwesttrustee.com and www. USA-Foreclosure.com. Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7023.108606 KINNEY, RANDY EDWARD) 1002.264127-File No. Published in The Newport Miner on February 17 and March 9, 2016. (3, 6) ____________________________

201655 PUBLIC NOTICE TS #60128-26219-NJ-WA APN#433125 57 0001 and 433125560004 Reference Number: 2005 0280811 and was rerecorded on 07/28/2005 as 20050282339 Abbreviated Legal: L 3 DOWNING SUB; L 4 NORTHLAND EST 2 Grantor: Cindy Myers, a married woman as her sole and separate Grantee: North Cascade Trustee Services Inc. Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGI S T R AT I O N S Y S T E M S , I N C . , SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE, INC. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 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 are eligible and it may help you save your home, See below for safe sources of help. SEEK1NG ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-1-HOME (1 -877-894-4663), Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm.The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web Site: http://www.hudgov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=se arch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=df cThe statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-6064819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on March 18, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Pend Oreille County Superior Courthouse, main entrance 229 S. Garden Avenue, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL #1 LOT 3 OF DOWNING SUBDIVISION AN UNRECORD PLAT ON FILE WITH PARCEL #2 LOT 4 OF NORTHLAND ESTATES, SECOND ADDITION, SHORT PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 106, RECORDS OF’ THE AUDITOR OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WA. 7965 FERTILE VALLEY RD NEWPORT, WA 99156 APN: 433125 57 0001 and 433125560004 More commonly known as: 7965 Fertile Valley Rd, Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated April 21, 2005, recorded May 3, 2005, under Auditors File No. 2005 0280811 and was re-recorded on 07/28/2005 as 20050282339, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Cindy Myers, a married woman as her sole and separate property, as Grantor, to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FO.R BNC MORTGAGE, INC. as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-7 under an Assignment recorded on April 30, 2009 under Auditor’s File 20090301356 in the official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Payments $ 5,054.61 Suspense Balance $-1,195.84 Interest Due $ 34,419.90 Escrow Payment $ 11,389.08 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed

of Trust is: Principal $244,809.65, 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 sate and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on March 18, 2016, The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by March 7, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before March 7, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), the defaults as set forth in paragraph III are cured and The Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified check from a state or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after March 7, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Cindy Myers aka Cynthia A. Myers 7965 Fertile Valley Rd Newport, WA 99156 Cindy Myers aka Cynthia A Myers PO Box 1254 Deer Park, WA 99006 Unknown Spouse of Cindy Myers aka Cynthia A. Myers 7965 Fertile Valley Rd Newport, WA 99156 Occupant 7965 Fertile Valley Rd Newport, WA 99156 by both first-class and certified mail on September 3, 2015, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or 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. VII. 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 objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. To access sale information, please go to salestrack.tdsf.com or call the automated sales line at: 888-9886736. Dated: October 28, 2015 North Cascade Trustee Services lnc, Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By Trevor Brown. Authorized Signatory 801 Second Avenue, Suite 600 Seattle, Washington 98104 Telephone 1-855-676-9686, TAC#988147, PUB: 2-17-16, 3-9-16 Published in The Newport Miner on February 17 and March 9, 2016. (3, 6) ___________________________ 201664 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE No. 16-4-00009-0 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW.11.40.030 In the Estate of: SYLVIS LYNN STEMPNIAK Deceased The personal representative named

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Continued from 10B RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: February 24, 2016 Barbara Konkright, Personal Representative Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447 3242 Published in The Newport Miner on February 24, March 2, and 9, 2016. (4-3) ____________________________ 201674 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Newport School District No. 56416 is accepting written proposals according to District specification provided in the proposal document. Projects for Request for Proposal: 1. Sand, Buff and Seal the Newport High School Gym Floor 2. Anchored Resilient Floor System for Stratton Elementary School Proposal documents are available in electronic form on the district website at www.newport.wednet.edu or may be obtained in printed form from the District Business Manager at 509-447-3167. Proposals shall be returned to the following address: Newport School District Debra Buttrey, Business Manager 1380 W. 5th Street Newport, WA 99156 Phone: 509-447-3167 Proposal timeline is as follows. Note: Proposals received after scheduled closing cannot be considered. Proposal advertised: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 & Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Proposal due date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 by 4:00 p.m. Proposal award date: Friday, March 11, 2016 The District reserves the right to accept any proposal it deems most favorable to the interests of the District. It also reserves the right to waive any informalities and irregularities and reject any and/or all proposals or any portion submitted which in their opinion is not the best interest of the District. No contractor may withdraw or alter his proposal after the time set for opening thereof, unless of award of contract is delayed for a period of more than forty-five (45) days. Newport School District 56-416 Published in The Newport Miner on March 2 and 9, 2016. (5-2) ____________________________ 201675 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO.1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY SURPLUS AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY DISTRICT OWNED LANDS A public hearing will be held at 11:00 a.m., March 15, 2016, so that the Board of Commissioners may consider public comments related to the surplus and sale of real property District owned lands. The hearing will be held at the PUD’s Administrative Building, in the Newport Conference Room, located at 130 N. Washington, Newport, Washington. The public is invited to attend and be heard. Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in the Newport Miner on March 2 and 9, 2016. (5-2) ____________________________ 201676 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING Pursuant to RCW 54.16.080, there will be a public hearing at 11:30 a.m., March 15, 2016, to amend the proposed Year 2016 Budget of the Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County. The public hearing will take place in the Newport Administration Offices, Newport Conference Room, located at 130 N. Washington Avenue, Newport, WA. The public is invited to attend and

be heard. Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in the Newport Miner on March 2 and 9, 2016. (5-2) ____________________________ 201677 PUBLIC NOTICE C ombined N otice of A pplication and A ction Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on February 22, 2016, received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA and associated documents from Rick Naumoff, and did on February 26, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a recreational dock and attached boat lift on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SV-16-002), Location: 712 Ponderay Shores Road, Newport, WA 99156; Sec. 27, Town. 32, Range 44. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on February 22, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 19711-355). Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than March 17, 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Variance (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp of Engineers (USACOE) Dated: February 26, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner March 2 and 9, 2016. (5-2) ____________________________ 201678 PUBLIC NOTICE N otice of A pplication Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on February 19, 2016 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA and associated documents from Eralee Jordan for Ken Blankenship and did on February 26, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Bank Stabilization Project (FILE NO. SSDP-16-002), Location: On the Pend Oreille River @ 15 Ridge Road Cusick, WA 99119; Sec. 11, Town. 35, Range 43. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www. pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Department Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than March 17, 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Dated: February 29, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner March 2 and 9, 2016. (5-2) ____________________________ 201679 PUBLIC NOTICE N otice of A pplication Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on February 22, 2016 received a complete

Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Seattle City Light and did on February 26, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Gravel Augmentation Project (FILE NO. SSDP-16-001), Location: On the Pend Oreille River downstream of Box Canyon Dam, Ione WA 99139; Sec. 18 & 19, Town. 38, Range 43. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www. pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Department Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than March 17, 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) Dated: February 29, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner March 2 and 9, 2016. (5-2) ____________________________ 201680 PUBLIC NOTICE C ombined N otice of A pplication and A ction Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on February 26, 2016, received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, Setback Variance, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA and associated documents from David Hood for Michael Crouse, and did on February 29, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for a landing and associated stair access to the lake and relocation of an existing recreational dock on Bead Lake. (FILE NO. SV-16-003), Location: 442 Cunningham Road, Newport, WA 99156; Sec. 04, Town. 32, Range 45. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on February 26, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than March 17, 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Variance & Building Setback Variance (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: February 29, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner March 2 and 9, 2016. (5-2) ____________________________ 201681 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Per RCW 35.77.010, the CITY OF NEWPORT will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. at its regular scheduled Council Meeting on March 21, 2016, in Council Chambers located at 200 S. Washington, Newport, Washington on the proposed Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. City Council Newport, WA Nickole Schutte City Clerk / Treas. Published in the Newport Miner on March 9 and 16, 2016. (6-2)

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____________________________ 201682 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROAD NAME CHANGE Notice is hereby given that the Pend Oreille Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in their Meeting Room, 625 W. 4th St, Newport, at 1:30 pm, March 22, 2016 on the matter of a road name change regarding the naming of a new road, Stateline Cutoff Rd. This road is located perpendicular to the state line at Township 31 Range 46 Section 31. If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, contact the Clerk of the Board at 509-447-4119, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Published in The Newport Miner on March 9, 2016. (6) ____________________________ 201683 PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR BIDS ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMERS CONTRACT NO. 16-007 Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, Washington, hereby solicits sealed bids for the following electrical transformers: • 25, 50kva, single-phase, overhead • 45, 25 kva, single-phase, overhead 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 22, 2016. 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 business enterprises are encouraged to bid. Published by The Newport Miner on March 9, 2016. (6) ____________________________ 201684 PUBLIC NOTICE The annual meeting of the Metaline Falls Community Hospital Association will be held at the Selkirk High School Music Room on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Kelly Curtiss, President Metaline Falls Community Hospital Association Published in The Newport Miner on March 9 and 16, 2016. (6-2) ____________________________ 201685 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE #316 TOWN OF CUSICK ORDINANCE ADJUSTING THE RESIDENTIAL WAT E R R AT E S A N D WAT E R BILLING BY AMENDING WATER ORDINANCE #252 TO PROVIDE INCREASE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF AMENDMENT TO WATER ORDINANCE #252- ARTICLE IV. RATES SECTION 1. Purpose The purpose of Ordinance #316 is to amend 2016 water rates and to apply increases both within and outside the Town of Cusick. A public meeting was held on October 12th, 2015 and January 11th, 2016 to discuss current rates and billing policy allowed by the Town of Cusick. An increase was approved and is effective March 1st and incorporated into the 2016 budget and reflected below. ARTICLE IV. RATES Section 1. Minimum Water Rates inside and outside the Corporate Limits of the town of Cusick, Washington shall increase up to $5.00 making a round number when combined with sewer and utility tax ARTICLE V. BILLING Section 1. Water Billings (b ) The user can come before the Council at a regular Council meeting or under certain hardships have a sitting Council Person or the Clerk to request an extension to pay or to dispute a bill. The Council may decide to allow an extension or late fee adjustment to a billing. If action is needed either before or after a Council meeting the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem may poll Council members by email to reach a decision. The Decision will then be recorded at the next meeting after the polling took place. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN Continued on 12B

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Weeds workshop set for April 2 NEWPORT – Sharon Sorby, Coordinator of the Pend Oreille County Weed Board, and Carol Mack, WSU Extension Agriculture Coordinator with WSU Kalispel Tribal Extension, announced the 2016 Weeds, Neighbors and Cinnamon Rolls Workshop for Saturday, April 2 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Kalispel Tribe’s Camas Center for Community Wellness, 1821 N. LeClerc Road, Usk. The workshop focuses on neighborhood cost share details for weed control measures. Property owners and managers can find out how to manage weeds and sign up for neighborhood cost-share assistance. The Weed Board purchases herbicides at a reduced cost and offers them

to people for 50 percent of what the Weed Board paid. Groups are eligible for up to $500 and individuals up to $200. The Weed Board wants to encourage people to work together in groups, Sobry says, which is the reason for the larger amount for groups. In addition, the Weed Board will reimburse up to 50 percent of the cost of spraying equipment, contractors to spray, fertilizers and seeds, she said, with the same caps for groups and individuals. “Pre-registration is being accepted now, and will constitute the order served for reimbursement funds, as we anticipate running out of the $6,000 allotted funds for that cost-share category at the workshop. There will also be fewer

herbicides available for purchase as we have not received new funds for this program and are running on reserves. The PUD has continued its commitment to non-herbicide aquatic weed control measures on the Pend Oreille River, contributing $5,000 to cost-share participants,” Sorby said. “The Weeds, Neighbors and Cinnamon Rolls Workshop is a very popular program and residents look forward to it every spring,” said Sorby. “Now in its 15th year, applications for the Neighborhood Cost Share will be available at the workshop to kick-off this season.” This will be the first day that 2016 applications for cost-share will be available.

Free Mosaic Lessons at Priest River Lamanna High School PRIEST RIVER – Parents of students enrolled in the 21st CCLC Afterschool Program are invited to three free classes on mosaics using colored glass pieces on

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There they were interviewed as a team, had their robot inspected, and competed against the other teams. The team had two of its drivers represent them, freshman Max Bombino and junior Mathew Coates. They drove the team into sixth place out of 31. The rest of the team also came to the state competition and cheered on their drivers. The team was made up of Mikayla Edwards, Cierra Spatz, William Jones, Chantz Dahlen and Justin Weber. Jerry Ilkenhons coached the team, assisted by Mike Stout.

March 22, 23 and 24, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Glass and glue will be provided. A three evening commitment is required to finish and grout a project. Make up classes will not be offered. Participants should find a small table top, glass in a frame, or a wooden base, 18

inches by 18 inches or smaller for their project. Thrift stores are good places to locate one of these items inexpensively. Call 208-448-1211 ext. 6 for details. Preregistration is required and classes are limited to eight people.

Please Help with my mission for African Children

Applications will not be mailed as in previous years due to the limited funding. They will be available to office walk-ins (new location is in the East Wing of 227 S. Garden Ave.), on the Weed Board website or mailed upon request as of April 15. Thanks to generous sponsor support, this educational program, including educational speakers that support WSDA and ISDA recertification credits for those holding an applicators license, as well as refreshments, snacks and lunch provided by the Camas Deli is free to participants. We do request pre-registration to ensure an adequate number of handouts and lunches are

available. To register, contact Lisa Alkire or Loretta Nichols by calling 509-447-2402 or e-mail: lnichols@pendoreille. org.

For a detailed meeting agenda, visit www. pendoreilleco.org/yourgovernment/noxiousweed-department/; just follow the links.

BONNER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS March 22 • 5pm open doors, last admission 6pm

4203 N. Boyer Rd • Sandpoint, ID Pre-register @ idahodems.org

Questions? bcdgoudems@gmail.com

(208) 336-1815 PLEASE JOIN US

Pend Oreille County Democrats Presidential Caucuses Join Us: March 26th, 2016 10:00am

Get Ready for Snow!! We have Snowplow Trucks! www.snowplowdumptrucks.com

(509) 785-2955

Gospel Jam Sat. March 12th 5:00pm

Bring your instruments! Music • Food • Fun

Locations as follows: North County - Ione Community Center 230 E Blackwell – Ione, WA 99139 Ione East, Ione West, Metaline, Metaline Falls, Tiger Mid County - Cusick Community Center 107 1st Street - Cusick, WA 99119 Cusick, Dalkena, Furport, Kalispel-LeClerc, Locke, Ruby, Skookum, Usk South County - Newport High School 1380 W 5th Street - Newport, WA 99156 Camden, Deer Valley North, Deer Valley South, Diamond Lake, Diamond Lake East, Diamond Lake West, Fertile Valley North, Fertile Valley South, Newport Northeast, Newport Northwest, Newport Southeast, Newport Southwest, Noble, Sacheen

New Testament Church 51 Woodstock Dr., Newport

To determine your precinct and caucus location use this link https://www.demcaucus.com/register or contact: Gayle, 509-710-6493 pendoreilledemocrats@gmail.com

509 - 447 - 5101

Contribute at STCU or Mountain West to Malawi Ladies Aid Society or at www.gofundme.com/x228pr68

Thank you, Ruth Calkins

A Bright Future

Continued from 11B OF CUSICK this 11TH day of January 2016. This ordinance in its entirety can be obtained from the Clerk’s office at the Town Hall, Cusick. Ss/ Chris Evers Attest: Charlotte Yergens, Clerk/ Treasurer Published in the Newport Miner on March 9. 2016. (6) ____________________________ 201686 PUBLIC NOTICE C usick T o w n C ouncil PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town of Cusick, Town Council is proposing either an Ordinance

for a moratorium or a development code change prohibiting the growing, production or sale of cannabis products in the Town of Cusick. Anyone wishing to offer verbal testimony to this proposed Ordinance will be provided opportunity at a hearing on March 14th, 2016 regular 7:00 p.m meeting in the Cusick Community Center. Written public comments must be sent to PO Box 263, Cusick WA 99119 and will be accepted until April 6th 2016. SS/Charlotte Yergens, Town Clerk/ Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner on March 9, 2016. (6) ____________________________ 201687 PUBLIC NOTICE

C usick T o w n C ouncil NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town of Cusick, Town Council is proposing to permanently change their meeting time to 6:00 p.m. from 7:00 p.m. Citizens will be given the opportunity to comment on this proposed change on March 14th, 2016 regular 7:00 p.m meeting in the Cusick Community Center. SS/Charlotte Yergens, Town Clerk/ Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner on March 9, 2016. (6) ____________________________ 201688 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department will be holding a

public workshop on March 15th 2016 at 6pm to present the Shoreline Master Program User Guide and Shoreline Stabilization Guide. This meeting will be held in the Cusick Community Center at 6 pm. These open public meetings can be attended by the public and attendance is encouraged. Copies of the Draft Guide Books will be available to the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department, Courthouse Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 4474821. For more information on this or related matters please contact Mike Lithgow at 509-447-6457. Dated: Mar. 07, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on March 9, 2016. (6)