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County to pay for EHM?

Judge wants to ask county for electronic home monitoring money By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille Superior Court Judge Jessica Reeves had just sentenced a man to 50 day electronic home monitoring for a drug charge. Neither the prosecution nor the defense had proposed such a sentence, as EHM isn’t typically done in Superior Court criminal cases. But Reeves thought he was a good candidate for such a sentence, as he was on probation with random urinalysis. (See story page 3A.) “We are a punitive court but we don’t want to destroy lives,” she said at the sentencing last week. Afterwards, she spoke with defense and prosecuting attorneys about using EHM sentencing more in Superior Court. Reeves would like the county to pay for it, making it more of an option for indigent defendants. She said it would save the county money in the long run, as EHM costs about $10 a day compared to $70-80 a day it costs to hold someone in jail. Defense attorney Robin McCroskey liked the idea. Prosecuting attorney Lori Smith said she would have to talk with her boss, county Prosecutor Dolly Hunt. Reeves said she had broached the subject with

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Spring tube vandalized Thomasina Anderson of Usk was getting water from the spring alongside LeClerc Road, about five miles north off Highway 2 Friday. The spring is the source of drinking water for many people. The pipe had been vandalized with spray paint and stickers recently. The bottom photo shows how paint was sprayed inside the tube. A person owns the water right for the spring, but that person allows it to be used by the public, says Pend Oreille County Public Works Director Sam Castro. The pipe is outside the county’s right of way.

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Dollar Tree coming to Oldtown By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

OLDTOWN – The city of Oldtown is about to get another chain store. The city approved a building permit Feb. 24, for the arrival of a Dollar Tree Inc. store. The store will be located next to Ben Franklin, in what was most recently Newport Ambulance, at 201 E. Fourth St. The building was purchased by Marshall Clark of Clark Pacific Real Estate in Spokane. It will be leased by Dollar Tree Inc., which purchased the Family Dollar chain in 2015. While it is unclear if Oldtown’s location will be a Dollar Tree or a Family Dollar, the closest Family Dollar to Oldtown is in southern Idaho. Family Dollar stores can be found in all states except Washington, Oregon, Hawaii and Alaska. There

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Injury provides different perspective on health, life By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner Editor’s note: This is the second in a continuing series of stories about people who live in the Pend Oreille River Valley.

NEWPORT – Brandy Hollis has the rare characteristic of being amiable for the sake of joy alone. She seems to be one of those people who is genuinely happy “just because.” She talks about her past with ease, directness, and a modesty that seems unfabricated. Maybe that’s in part to several things: the way she was raised, how she lives her

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Brandy Hollis practices pushups at Club Energy, where she is a personal trainer. After breaking her neck at 28, Hollis has a different outlook on life and health.

B r i e f ly Indivisible group plans March 21 meeting

Taxable value in Pend Oreille County up $6 million

NEWPORT – The group Indivisible Pend Oreille County is planning a meeting Tuesday, March 21, from 6-8 p.m. at West 900 Fourth St., in Newport, at the Create building. There are many Indivisible groups that sprang up following the election of President Donald Trump in opposition to his presidency. The Pend Oreille County group is interested in health care, the environment and Social Security. For more information, email ‪indivisiblependoreillecounty@gmail.com.

NEWPORT – It’s that time of year again: time to pay property taxes. The first installment is due to the Pend Oreille County Auditor’s office April 30 (or the following business day) and the second is due Oct 31. The total tax bill for Pend Oreille County in 2017 is $13,549,857, according to Pend Oreille County Assessor James McCroskey. In 2016 it was $12,591,970. For 2017, the taxable value of the county is $1,401,975,521. McCroskey said that is up $6 million from last year

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due to new construction and real estate sales climbing in Pend Oreille County. In 2016 there was $22 million worth of new construction in the county. Last year’s approve levy lid lift in Fire District 6 and the Newport hospital District’s bond will also show as a slight uptick in property taxes, with the levy lid lift coming in at $1 per thousand of assessed value and the bond at 61-cents per thousand. McCroskey says the maintenance and operations levies for Newport, Cusick and Selkirk School District, which were all approved by voters in February, won’t show up until the 2018 property tax cycle.

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OLYMPIA – A pair of identity thieves who stole people’s identities and used victims’ personal information to steal more than $350,000 were sentenced Feb. 21 in U.S. District Court in Seattle, announced U.S. Attorney Annette L. Hayes. Ryder Colin Guthrie, 32, and Michelle Nicole Hudson, 33, were arrested in August 2016, following an investigation that revealed they had used stolen identities to claim more than $50,000 in unemployment benefits and had defrauded multiple credit unions of more than $300,000.

Guthrie was sentenced to 52 months in prison and Hudson was sentenced to 48 months in prison. Both are responsible for $363,101 in restitution. At the sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge James L. Robart said, “For four years these defendants lived the high life by using other people’s money… (They) attacked (the victims’) character, their reputation and their assets by a non-violent but equally destructive means.” “By some estimates, 7 percent of all U.S. residents age 16 or older, experience at least one

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are a handful of Dollar Trees in Spokane. Oldtown Planner Bryan Quayle said a timeline is unknown, but the applicants want to get going as soon as possible. The building permit is for an interior remodel of the building, that at one point housed a pet and feed store. “Interior alterations only – finishes, fixtures, miscellaneous electrical

work (install cameras, check outs, freezer/coolers, etc.),” the permit states. The value of the work is estimated at $40,000. With the arrival of the new store, Quayle said Nomad Coffee will have to relocate. The arrival of Dollar Tree comes on the heels of Hometown Shopko opening in Oldtown last fall, and an O’Reilly Auto Parts store. At the Oldtown council meeting Monday, March

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13, Quayle put a tentative opening for O’Reilly Auto Parts for early June, but no definitive date was set. Quayle and Oldtown Mayor Lonnie Orr also addressed rumors of Burger King and Super One Foods moving into Oldtown as being just that. “They are just rumors,” Orr said after the meeting. “We have heard nothing certain or set in stone from either business.”

to justice.” According to records filed in the case, working out of motels in western Washington, Oregon and northern California, the pair stole identity information of friends and relatives, former employees of a defunct business,

and credit union employees. Using advanced datamining techniques, the pair built detailed credit profiles of the victims which they used to submit fraudulent unemploySee Thieves, 10A

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Stevens County, where county commissioners told her that nobody had proposed it before. She said Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith thought the idea had merit. “It would be a really nice tool to have,” Reeves said. Smith said there may be liability issues, as people sentenced to EHM would be in the community, as opposed to being locked up in jail. During a break in court, Reeves talked about her idea with The Miner. She said one of the drivers was Stevens County, where the jail was so full, the jailer routinely asked for 30 days notice before someone begins a sentence. “There’s no room at the inn,” she says. The Pend Oreille County Jail isn’t in the same overcrowded state. She says there are jail prisoners undergoing chemotherapy that the county has to pay to transport. If they had an EHM sentence, they could get themselves to the treatment. Jail sentences affect people’s disability incomes, with the income stopping while the person is in jail. Reeves says EHM is confinement, it is just that people are confined to their homes, work or things like doctor’s appointments. Reeves says the idea is about making space in jails for people who need to be in jail.

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life and the dirt bike accident that came close to paralyzing her when she was only 28. “Of course it had a huge impact on my life, but I think at the time my family was more scared than I was,” says Hollis, 35. A personal trainer at Club Energy in Newport, Hollis shows no signs of ever having been in a traumatic accident. She says she owes the majority of her mobility and strength to not only having quality medical care following the wreck, but also to her lifelong passion for physicality, whether it was hiking, high school sports, horseback riding, or anything that got her up, out and moving. “My parents divorced when I was only eight, and for a little while my mom was a single mom with seven kids, so we didn’t have money to do a lot of extra-curricular activities,” Hollis says. “So we did a lot of things that were free like going on family hikes, and for a while we lived in Montana and had horses.” Smiling, she adds, “We were told to ‘Go outside and play’ a lot and looking back I really appreciate that.” Originally born in southern California, Hollis is the oldest of seven children. After her parent’s separation, she and her mother and siblings moved to Montana for short time before eventually settling in Monroe, Wash., area where Hollis attended school in Gold Bar and Sultan. She was a dedicated athlete with a wide competitive streak, participating in track, soccer and snowboarding. Starting her freshman year, every morning she would get out of bed and do 350 sit-ups and three sets of 15

pushups. She was always encouraging her friends to come to the gym with her, “Acting like a professional trainer before I ever became one,” she says. Hollis bought her first dirt bike when she was 19 and passion for motocross racing blossomed from there. Her parents drove dirt bikes and she would often go quad or four-wheeler riding with her friends around Moses Lake or the sand dunes in Oregon, so none of her family or friends raised an eyebrow when Hollis decided to delve into racing. Plus, it simultaneously fostered and soothed her competitiveness. “I’ve always been into having adventures and going non-stop,” Hollis says. She competed in her first race in 2007 at the Frostbite Northwest in Gold Bar. She was the only female that finished, taking first place. In 2008 she met her husband, Garrett, and after a swift courtship the two were married in November of that year and participating in the offroad series racing with Northwest Motorcycles Association. When the couple wasn’t working at their day jobs, they were practicing and racing whenever they could. In 2010 Hollis began competing in the men’s division, racing a 350 pound 2008 Yamaha YFZ 450. “We’d be racing around corners and sometimes you’d be so close to the other person that your handlebars would touch,” she remembers. “That was so much fun; I was extremely competitive and wanted to win.” Hollis’s priorities took a radical shift that same year when she was practicing at Burnt Ridge MX Park and went to execute a tabletop jump.

The track was muddy and Hollis could tell as she was coming down that the front of her dirt bike wasn’t level enough. She panicked and slammed the brakes, causing her to be thrown over the handlebars 10 feet from the landing site. From there, her memory of the incident is a bit choppy. She remembers coming in and out of consciousness, strapped to a spinal board and asking, “Where am I? What happened? I feel like I just woke up…” Garrett, who was at the park but didn’t see the accident, did his best to remain calm by continually answering Hollis’s repeated questions. As it turned out, Hollis had a concussion, a broken right hand, fractured ribs and two broken discs in her neck. Her chest protector had been crushed in the landing and her helmet had most likely saved her life. Hollis was taken to Morton General Hospital then airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. She remembers the chaos of the emergency room (“It was crazy; there were people literally dying in the rooms next to me.”) and the only pain she recollects is the discomfort of being on the board for almost eight hours. Otherwise, she remembers joking and laughing with the doctors and nurses and the worried, anxious faces of friends and family that came to visit. “Honestly, at that point I think it was worse for them than it was me,” Hollis says. “When you get the news that your daughter, or sister or friend is in the hospital because of a dirt bike wreck, obviously it sounds horrible and I think a few people showed up expecting to see me worse than I was.”

Actually, the extent of Hollis’s injuries weren’t discovered until her first follow-up doctor’s appointment after leaving the hospital. Wearing a neck brace and a cast on her hand, she suffered extreme pain at home and tingling in her arms. After an MRI, her doctor discovered that the cervical vertebrae in her neck were staggered, and that she was just millimeters from being a quadriplegic. Immediate surgery was needed and doctors fused Hollis’s broken discs. For the next five months Hollis was in a neck brace and suffered severe pain. “I didn’t renew my pain pill prescription after the first one ran out, because I was so afraid I would become addicted,” she says. “I was eventually allowed to take the brace off for short periods of time, but because of being in the brace my neck muscles were really weak, so I was literally like a bobble head.” Hollis also suffered from nausea and occasional bouts of vertigo as her body tried to recover from her injuries. Her battle back to full physical capacity was long fought and included physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, and to this day, daily exercise. She also found a spiritual calling, becoming a Jehovah’s Witness. “When I was younger, I had pretty poor self-image, and working out was all about trying to look good,” Hollis says. “Now I have such a deeper appreciation and gratitude for my health, and that’s why I exercise. That’s why I do what I do. If I can help other people discover the benefits of taking care of their bodies, that it’s about feeling good as opposed to looking a certain way, then it’s all been worth it.”

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incident of identity theft a year,” U.S. Attorney Annette L. Hayes said. “Identity theft takes an emotional and financial toll, and all of us pay more because of these frauds. As today’s sentencing demonstrates, the thieves who engage in this crime face significant federal sentences.” “The Employment Security Department’s (ESD) Office of Special Investigations takes fraud very seriously,” said ESD’s Commissioner Dale Peinecke. “We are proud to partner with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to bring cases like these

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Idaho businesses benefit from e-filing taxes

NEWPORT – There will be a free food distribution at the American Lutheran Church parking lot Thursday, March 30, 10 a.m. to noon. Individuals must bring their own box for food. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information contact Nicole Smoot at 509-671-1432 or 24-hour mobile food bank information line at 509-252-6270. The American Lutheran Church 332801 Highway 2, Newport.

BOISE – Businesses that want to e-file both their federal and state income tax returns should visit the Idaho State Tax Commission’s website at tax. idaho.gov. The site features approved software developers that offer electronic filing for Idaho’s corporation, S corporation, and partnership tax returns, as well as federal returns. The list is available through the “Business income tax e-filing vendors” link under “Quick Picks” on the home page. The software providers charge different fees and offer different levels of services for e-filing state and federal returns, so businesses should compare the offers to see which one best serves their needs. “E-filing is a cost-effective way for businesses to submit tax returns,” said Renee Eymann, public information officer for the Tax Commission. “It saves paper and mailing costs and provides businesses with a confirmation receipt.” Last year about 62 percent of Idaho businesses filed their income tax returns online, which is a 4 percent increase from the year before.

Regular Tri County Health meeting March 22 COLVILLE – The regular meeting of the Board of Health of Northeast Tri County Health District will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22. The meeting will be held at the Stevens County Conservation District, 232 Williams Lake Road in Colville. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Public input is welcome. This meeting site is barrier free. People needing special accommodations should contact Kelly LeCaire at Northeast Tri County Health District at 509-684-1301 by March 16.

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Dave, Tammi and Dave Gunter make up the musical trio Bridges Home.

Bridges Home Celtic concert March 18

NEWPORT – For people who love the sound of soaring vocal harmonies over richly textured Irish and Scottish melodies, the upcoming Bridges Home concert Saturday, March 18, at 7 p.m. promises an upbeat and energetic evening of Celtic music. Bridges Home is Tami, Dave and Paul Gunter - a trio of lead vocalists and multi-instrumentalists, who will focus on their love of Celtic music for this memorable live performance. Instruments include guitar, tenor ukulele, clawhammer banjo, accordion, octave mandolin, Celtic harp, bass, Irish whistles, bodhran, stompbox and washboard. With their transition to festival shows and theater concerts, Bridges Home has been performing for audiences of up to 3,000 people, where they place a new emphasis on sharing their

striking original songs and the stories behind them. For this show, the focus will be on Celtic favorites. The trio recently has been featured at several music festivals and large stages, including Northwest Folklife in Seattle, The Festival at Sandpoint and the Medora Musical Amphitheatre in Medora, N.D. Tickets for the March 18 – the day after St. Patrick’s Day – Bridges Home Celtic Concert are $12, available in advance at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, located at 236 S. Union in Newport, as well as at the door on the night of the show. For information or to reserve tickets, call (509) 447-9900. For more information on Bridges Home, or to hear their music and view concert videos, visit: www.bridgeshomemusic.com

Current snowpack conditions for the Pend Oreille River normal NEWPORT – Current snowpack data and the forecast for the Pend Oreille River indicate near normal conditions for the spring and summer, according to a news release from Pend Oreille Public Utility District. Water for the Pend Oreille River comes from snow in the mountains of Montana, including the Upper and Lower Clark Fork and the

Flathead basins. On March 10, the snow-to-water equivalents in these areas were 107 to 112 percent of average. Mountain snowpack levels typically reach their peak moisture content by early April. Snowpack runoff for the Pend Oreille River normally occurs from early June to mid-July. The latest forecasts pre-

Judge overrides deal, sentences to home confinement

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Jessica Reeves declined to go along with the plea deal worked out for a man who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess meth when she sentenced him Thursday, March 9. Prosecuting and defense attorneys had reached a deal in which Peter V. Douglas, 24, would plead guilty to a reduced charge of conspiracy to posses meth in exchange for a 50day jail sentence. The sentencing range for Douglas was 0-12 months. “Has electronic home monitoring (EHM) been ruled out?” Reeves asked. Prosecuting attorney Lori Smith said no, but that it was costly. The person being monitored pays for the monitoring, about $10 a day. “Electronic home monitoring would allow him to continue working,” Reeves said. With Smith’s agreement, she converted the jail time to EHM time and gave Douglas until April 6 to have the EHM installed. Prior to sentencing, Smith said that the 50-day

sentence was fair for the state because Douglas was pleading guilty and saving the state the expense of a trial. In exchange for the plea she reduced the charge from possession of meth to conspiracy to possess meth. Defense attorney Robin McCroskey said that Douglas has served 60 days in jail in Idaho for a drug charge. He is on Idaho Department of Correction supervision, with random urinalysis and had been clean for “a long time.” In addition to the 50 day EHM sentence, Smith ordered Douglas pay $1,050 in legal financial obligations, including $300 in public defender costs. Previously Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith had ordered Douglas to pay $300 towards his defense

prior to the resolution of the case. Douglas said his grandmother had attempted to pay to money but it was not accepted. According to the statement of probable cause, Douglas was driving north on Highway 20 July 28 last year when he was pulled over for speeding. He admitted to speeding and said he wasn’t supposed to be in Washington because he was on felony probation in Idaho. When he was being arrested, he admitted there were syringes in the car’s glove box. He gave permission to search the car, where six syringes, a baggie with residue and a glass smoking devise were found. The syringes had not been used, but the baggie and glass tested positive for meth.

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pared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration indicate high flows in June at 80,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). Flood stage is 95,000 cfs. “As always, our high river flows for the year are completely dependent upon the weather,” said Mark Cleveland, PUD’s Power Production Manager. “It all depends on how fast the snow melts in the mountains, and how wet the spring and summer are.” Currently, the Pend Oreille River flow at Box Canyon Dam is 29,120 cfs. Pend Oreille PUD offers river level information on its website at www.popud. org. Information on the website is updated daily.

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he public notices that run in this newspaper are placed there, by law, primarily for your protection. Back when the states decided to adjudicate newspapers, it was because paid circulation papers like this one were the single best place to keep the public’s business before the eyes of the public. That was back when most people hadn’t yet heard of a television and certainly prior to the invention of a world wide web. Several generations later, it is still the case that paid-circulation newspapers are the single best place for citizens to stay aware of what their government is doing. In the opening scene of the science fiction classic, “The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” protagonist Arthur Dent attempts in vain to prevent bulldozers from razing his home. All the proper paperwork had been done and a notice had been tacked up at the proper agency but nobody got around to telling Arthur that his home was in the way of a new highway bypass. Further unbeknownst to him, intergalactic bulldozers were about to obliterate the earth for a like purpose. Never mind that humans weren’t aware that the proper paperwork had been filed in the nearest star system. Never mind that humans don’t have the ability to travel to that nearby star system, a notice was legally made and the earth was in the way of an intergalactic bypass. And so the obliteration of the earth sets our hero on his way to adventure. Back here in Newport, those kind of things really do happen to actual people (not the intergalactic kind, of course). Much in the way that a haystack makes the perfect place for hiding a needle, there are few better resources in which to hide information than the Internet. That’s because all of the information in the world, even the true information, is out there on the Internet. The main problem is, how do you find it? How would you even know where to start? And what of all the false information out there? And what of the once true information that someone has changed through by hacking a website? This newspaper has information that pertains only to the people who live in these counties – The Miner, we are proud to proclaim is of, by and for the people of Pend Oreille and Bonner counties. Newspapers are separated from all other media in that they are protected from government interference via the First Amendment to the Constitution. Most of us in this business understand that protection comes with an obligation to serve the best interests of the citizenry. Which is why legislators around the country continue to recognize the importance of publishing public notices in newsprint, where they are permanent, non-hackable and credible. Although none of those descriptors fit in a definition of what’s on the Internet, state newspaper associations long ago decided to place all of their newspapers’ legal notices online, to assuage those who say the internet is the better way for all things. But all of the local notices, those that can affect you, are gathered in one place for you, right here each and every week.

Motley musings Quote of the Week: “In my experience, ideology says nothing about character. Any moron can buy a team shirt.” - Tom Rosenstiel, author of Shining City. There are, of course, exceptions… “Part of being a feminist to me means I don’t depend on a man or significant other to validate my sense of self-worth.” “Your boyfriend’s here with coffee.” “ILOVEYOUMAKEMEYOURS!” Rose tint my world… When people declare or romanticize that, “Back in my day, we made relationships work!” Well, that’s kind of, sort of the outcome of lack of No Fault Divorce, soS o p h i E ’ s cietal expectations, and spousal rape not being made illegal in all 50 states C H OI C E until 1993. So don’t pat yourself too Sophia hard on the back or look down your nose at these confused young folk too aldous much. Amazing Parent Powers Inner monologue: I really want to talk to mom about this. No, I can handle it myself; I don’t need to whine to her about everything. But mommy...no, I’ll call her later. (Later that morning the phone rings) “Hello?” “Phia, it’s mom. Did you call me?” The wine isn’t too bad either… When the bread for communion tastes like artisan See Sophie, 5A

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yo u r o p i n i o n by turning your TV into Wikileaks reveals Orwellian surveillance a listening device, recording conversations in state To the editor, It happened again – another spying scandal in the Land of the Free. This week Wikileaks released almost 9,000 CIA documents detailing the agency’s hacking of smart phones, routers, computers, and even televisions. These files reveal that the CIA can and has hacked devices that were supposedly secure – iPhones, iPads, and Android devices by deliberately infecting phones and personal computers with spyware, including every operating system. The CIA is pretty shameless about its activities, nicknaming its various hacking programs “Assassin,” “Medusa,” and “Brutal Kangaroo.” To restate that old Mission Impossible line: Should any of your IM force be caught or killed, we’ll blame Russia.” One of the deepest revelations is that the agency is able to hack Internetconnected televisions, including Samsung smart TVs, through a program called “Weeping Angel”

the room and transmitting the audio to a CIA server. Even if you think the TV is off, it’s not. Bottom line, no device that’s connected to the outside world is truly safe. It’s hard to be shocked anymore that our government is spying on its allies and its own citizens. This is just the latest in a pattern of brazen surveillance and flagrant Constitutional violations on the part of the US intelligence community. People now have such a low expectation of their government, and have become so accustomed to the government routinely violating their civil liberties, that there’s hardly any public outrage anymore about these spying scandals. More importantly, the lack of concern is indicative of what freedom means in the Land of the Free today. The Fourth Amendment, which establishes “the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures,” has become a

distant memory. -Judson Lightsey Newport

GOP health plan fatally flawed To the editor, A Utah Republican congressman made a callous statement that poor people might have to choose between an iPhone and buying health insurance. The same goes for any other action by a poor citizen who qualifies for government assistance. Why do all those poor people smoke, have pets or cable TV? If you have money it’s ok to have vices or be wasteful. If you are poor, any vice makes you unworthy. This is what happens when the government becomes involved with dictating morality and picking who wins and who loses. The proposed Republican healthcare law picks wealthy citizens as tax winners with more government handouts to the rich. Speaker Ryan showed a Power Point slide that decried 90 percent of us paying for the 10 percent who are sick and sucking up our medical resources. He proposes tweaking an

insurance system that is based on sharing risk with others so that we don’t have to share risk. That makes the Speaker sound like a functional idiot. Republican lawmakers say we will have more choices with their health insurance system. Apparently they mean we can choose if we get cancer or have a child born with birth defects, so we can pick a cheaper insurance policy that covers just those risks. The flaw is that we are using an insurancebased healthcare system when Americans are getting older and sicker every day. Consider that life insurance is actually death insurance as it only pays off when you die. Apply the same notion to health or medial insurance and you see that it’s actually sickness or disease insurance. Republicans think we will have lower premiums with an increasing number of claims. It’s not sane to think that we can insure against our inevitable poor health by pointing out a sick person that has an iPhone and a half million dollar medical bill. -Pete Scobby Newport

McMorris Rodgers reacts to CBO report on American Health Care Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its report on the American Health Care Act Monday morning, March 13. “The CBO report confirms that House Republicans’ process to repeal and replace Obamacare will lower premiums and taxes, reduce the federal deficit, increase consumer choice, and reform Medicaid for the first time in its 52year history. I hear the concerns people have about CBO’s projected

coverage numbers. However, their score doesn’t tell the whole story. CBO doesn’t take into account future actions Congress and the Administration will take to further lower costs and increase coverage options. “Our plan will open up the insurance market so more people can find plans they want at prices they can afford, while addressing the disconnect between coverage and access to care.” McMorris Rodgers says the CBO estimate confirms that the American Health Care Act will lower premiums and increase access to

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quality, affordable care. The CBO’s estimate shows that the legislation advances the core goals of our plan to repeal and replace Obamacare: Lowers premiums by 10 percent. Reduces the federal deficit by $337 billion. Makes major entitlement reform, capping Medicaid spending for the first time, saving taxpayers $880 billion. Lowers taxes by $883 billion, providing massive tax relief for middle-income Americans and small business ownersIncreases choices for consumers, creating a vibrant market where people will have more freedom and flexibility to get the plan they want.

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BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to guidance related to grants and loans for drinking water and clean water (wastewater) infrastructure construction projects in Idaho. The Drinking Water Loan Account Handbook, Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Handbook, Applicant’s Guide to Idaho’s Public Drinking Water Facilities Planning Grant Program, and Applicant’s Guide to Idaho’s Wastewater Facilities Planning Grant Program and various accompanying forms have been revised to streamline and clarify what applicants and contractors should know throughout project grant and loan application and construction stages. With the loan accounts, DEQ provides below-marketrate interest loans up to 100 percent of project costs for project design and/or construction to help repair or build new drinking water and wastewater facilities. DEQ also provides financial assistance in the form of grants for public drinking water and wastewater systems, funding up to 50 percent of eligible planning costs, with a matching share funded by grant recipients. The revised handbooks, applicant’s guides, and forms are available for review on DEQ’s website www.deq.idaho.gov/news-archives/waterdw-cw-loan-handbooks-forms-comment-022717. Only the forms that have been revised are open to public comment. These forms are available as links in the “List of Revised Forms” documents. For a summary of the changes, see the “Overview of Proposed Changes” documents. Written comments will be accepted through March 29. Submit written comments on DEQ’s website or by mail or e-mail to: Tim Wendland, DEQ State Office, Water Quality Division, 1410 N. Hilton, Boise, ID 83706 or email: tim. wendland@deq.idaho.gov.

Wildfire homelessness prevention object of bill OLYMPIA – Communities threatened by, and recovering from, homelessness due to wildfires may benefit from legislation that passed the state House of Representatives. House Bill 2010, sponsored by Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, R-Republic, allows the state Department of Natural Resources to allocate provided funds for radio communication equipment, education and outreach efforts, technical assistance, fuel mitigation, and other residential wildfire risk prevention measures. “This bill allows local jurisdictions to address the very specific needs of local communities,” said Maycumber, who was appointed to Shelly Short’s position

in the House of Representatives when Short was appointed to the Senate. “...For us in Northeast Washington the devastating wildfires of the past few years rendered friends and families homeless for the first time in their lives.” Maycumber’s bill applies to the four northeast counties in Washington state and would allow targeted funding toward areas with higher wildfire risk, a higher percentage of low-income residents, and whose fire protection service providers have a shortage of reliable equipment and resources. The bill, Maycumber’s first, passed the House unanimously and is now in the state Senate for further consideration.

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North County chamber on hiatus until fall METALINE FALLS – The North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce decided to take a hiatus from regular business while the chamber attempts to boost membership and involvement. “This was a way to step away from a frustrating situation and give us time to take action without stress,” Vice-President/ Secretary Tara Leininger said. The March 6 meeting was attended by 14 community members and business owners, eight of which are 2016 members in good standing. Regular business included allocating $1,600 towards community event sponsorship, according to a news release from the chamber. Discussion on the dissolution included the observation of those who have been most active

with the chamber for the past several years, as well as current and past members in attendance. Problems addressed included communication with all members, an alternate meeting date or time (which would require a change in the by-laws), and what would make the meetings relevant to those attending. A motion was made and approved by the voting members present for the NPOCC to table all regular meetings and business until a general membership meeting to be held Tuesday, Sept. 27, the time and location to be determined. Under the approved motion, all financial obligations will be honored, and current work of the chamber will continue but under the direction of volunteers. It is understood that at the September meeting,

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Friday, March 17 Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

Sunday, March 19 American Legion Post 144: 3 p.m. - American Legion in Metaline Falls

Monday, March 20 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Selkirk School Board: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library Book Discussion Group: 4-5 p.m. - Ione Library North Pend Oreille Valley Lions: 7 p.m. - Lions Train Depot in Ione

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President Donald R. Trump (R) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington D.C. 20500 Phone: Comments 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Senator Patty Murray (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: 10 North Post Street Spokane WA 00201 Phone: (509) 624-9561 Senator Maria Cantwell (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: W. 910 Riverside, No. 697 Spokane WA 99201 Phone: (509) 353-2547 Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) 1708 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Colville Office: 555 South Main Colville WA 99114 Phone: (509) 684-3481

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a re-evaluation of the chamber’s future will be at issue. If new leadership and volunteers do not step forward, then the issue of dissolution will be acted upon. A general press release and contact to all members about the September meeting will be done in August when a location and time are set. Other business, that was a surprise, was the resignation of Kathy Grass, current President of the NPOCC. Grass has been an executive officer of the chamber for 20 years, and felt that she needed to step away. “Kathy and her husband Dean have been tireless volunteers for the chamber,” Leininger said. “They have chaired and worked on the highway clean up and the hamburger booth, as well as upkeep on the Metaline Visitor’s Center. Nothing we’ve done in the past six years could have happened without Kathy and Dean.” It is hoped that individuals will step up to accept leadership roles of the chamber. After the meeting, there was talk about the action taken by those present at the Feb. 11 meeting, including allocating $500 for the NPOCC scholarship and gifts of $1,000 to the communities of Ione, Metaline and Metaline Falls for “curbside appeal.” Leininger notes that those who may have had questions about the decisions had not been present at any meetings within the past year, and that the seven individuals at the February meeting were all members in good standing of NPOCC. “If anyone has any questions or observations about anything, they had best ask us directly,” Leininger said. The website and the email address of the chamber are still open and the mailing address for the NPOCC is PO Box 388, Metaline Falls. All communication directed to the chamber will be answered in a timely manner.

North county blood drive March 29 IONE – There will be a blood drive held Wednesday, March 29, at the Selkirk High School gym from noon to 4 p.m. Community blood drive volunteers from Ione, Metaline and Metaline Falls, led by Linda Falwey, helped arrange the blood drive for the Inland Northwest Blood Center. The INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people.

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Diesel truck spill closes highway CUSICK – Highway 20 was closed several hours Monday, March 13, after a diesel tanker wreck near Tacoma Creek Road, about a mile north of Cusick. According to a news release from the Washington State Patrol, Randolph R. Lees, 38, of Newport was driving a 1993 Freightliner diesel tractor and tank trailer north on Highway 20 about 10:20 a.m. when he drifted into oncoming traffic onto the southbound shoulder. The vehicle left the road, rolled and came to a rest on its top. About 20 gallons of diesel and 20 gallons of gasoline were spilled. The tractor trailer was totaled and Lees was injured and taken to Newport Community Hospital. The cause of the wreck is pending, but Lees was charged with wheels off the roadway. Drugs or alcohol were not a factor and he was wearing a seatbelt.

Nearly time to remove studded snow tires NEWPORT – Snow tires will no longer be legal on Washington roads April 1. Drivers in Idaho have until April 30 to remove snow tires. Regardless of where a driver lives, driving on Washington roads after March 31 with studded snow tires will be illegal. Same goes for drivers in Idaho after April 30.

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Idaho Advisory Committee to meet in March COEUR D’ALENE – The Idaho Forest Practices Act Advisory Committee (FPAAC) will meet in person Thursday, March 23, at the Associated Logging Contractors (ALC) office located at 10589 S. Highway 95 in Coeur d’Alene, and by video conference from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Garnet West conference room located at 300 N. 6th Street in Boise. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Pacific time. The purpose of FPAAC, as established by Idaho Code, is to provide technical assistance to IDL and the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners in matters relating to the Idaho Forest Practices Act. The committee typically meets two or three times per year depending on current issues. It is comprised of nine voting members appointed by the IDL director for three-year terms. Members include a fisheries biologist; a nonindustrial private forest landowner; two forest landowners, one north Idaho resident and one south Idaho resident; two resident forest operators, one from north Idaho and one from south Idaho; two informed citizens resident in north and south Idaho; and an at-large member. The FPAAC agenda includes the 2016 Forest Practices Program implementation results and 2017 field season plans for the streamside tree-retention rule Shade Effectiveness and Operational Monitoring Studies. The public is invited to the meeting and an RSVP is required for any person wishing to attend. For further information, or to RSVP, contact Gary Hess by calling 208-666-8636 or email ghess@idl.idaho. gov.

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METALINE FALLS – While the Newport-Sullivan Lake Ranger Districts of the Colville National Forest is soliciting the public’s input on the proposed action for the Harvey Creek Sub-Watershed Restoration Project, Pend Oreille County Commissioners are hoping the project plays out sensibly. “It’s not that we think it’s a bad project, because we don’t,” says Commissioner Steve Kiss. “But we understand that the project has a limited budget and we don’t want to see any access roads in the area taken

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Regulatory Commission in 2013. The Forest Service is completing the National Environmental Policy Act process for all potential restoration activities on national forest system lands that could be completed using this fund, CNF spokesperson Franklin Pemberton added. “The initial proposed action was developed in collaboration with the Kalispel Tribe and is based on assessment of watershed conditions and prioritization of potential restoration actions to address alteration of stream habitat-forming processes,” Pemberton added. The comment period allows the public an opportunity to provide “early and meaningful participation on an initial proposal action prior to a decision being made,” Pemberton said. Public comments will be used to help refine the analysis and to inform the final decision on the project. Public comments should provide specific facts and supporting reasons to aid in the final decision. For more information, call (509) 684-7230, or email kateday@fss.fed. us.

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COLVILLE – The Selkirk High School track and field team will be among the schools competing at the Ezra Gordon Invitational at Colville High School Saturday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m. This will mark the first meet of Selkirk’s track and field season.

Newport High School track and field athletes stretch in the high school cafeteria Friday, March 10. The Grizzlies travel to West Valley High School for the Dolphin Invite Saturday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Tennis team plays Rams

Baseball game canceled NEWPORT – The Newport boys baseball team had a game with Priest River canceled because of field conditions Saturday, March 11.

Spartans take to track and field this Saturday LAPWAI – The Priest River Lamanna High School track and field team will travel to Lapwai High School Saturday, March 18 for the Central Idaho Invitational at 10 a.m.

Games canceled because of lack of teams CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers baseball team has had their first two games canceled, not because of poor field conditions but because their opponents aren’t fielding baseball teams. Cusick was going to play Wellpinit March 25 and Inchelium March 28. Cusick’s first game now looks to be a home game with Northport April 11.

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

Little Guy Wrestlers challenged at Reardan REARDAN – The Newport Little Guy Wrestlers faced stiff competition at the meet at Reardan Saturday, March 11. Mathieu Kirkwood and Sonny Prentice won first place medals. Preston Kremer, Charli Castro, Falcon Comer, Everett Sawyer, and Maddie Pillers brought home second place medals. Winning third place medals were Starlin Prentice, Nate Shaw, Ajay Mendoza, Richi Castro and Markis Teeples. Next week the wrestlers head to Mead, where there will be an estimated 600 competitors. Saturday, March 25, Newport will host its first Little Guy Wrestling competition in three years.

Courtesy photo|Jen Mendoza

Markis Teeples of the Newport Little Guys Wrestling group throws his opponent with a belly to back suplex move last week at Reardan. Teeples won third in his weight class.

Games canceled for weather PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans had games with Newport and Riverside canceled because of the weather and field conditions. The Spartans were scheduled to play Newport Saturday, Marcy 11 and Riverside Tuesday, March 14. The Spartan boys have a game scheduled next Tuesday, March 21.

Gun Clubs meet for annual shoot METALINE FALLS – The annual Pend Oreille County Shoot was held Sunday, March 12, with the Metaline Falls Gun Club hosting the trapshooting event. “We had a great turn out of 45 shooters for our annual County Shoot,” Metaline Falls Gun Club Secretary Lisa Enyeart said. “Each year we take turns hosting the event.” This year it was held at the Metaline Falls Gun Club, with members from Newport Gun Club attending. Enyeart says the Metaline Falls club has a couple Canadian members, Bill Wade and Johann Mayhofer from Nelson, B.C. There were three 50 bird events at Sunday’s shoot – 16 yard, Handicap and Doubles. The results are as follows. 16 Yard Winners: A Class - Bill Wade (MF) 50, B Class - Mike Barton (MF) 46, C Class - Brandyn Ross (MF) 49, D Class - Hunter Marshall (MF) 45, Vet Skip Luhr (MF) 47, Ladies - Megan Marshall (MF) 39, Junior - Amy Reijonen (NP) 44, Sub-Junior TJ Taylor (MF) 41 Handicap Winners: 1st Keith Enyeart (MF) 48, Runner-up Sam McGoerge (MF) 46, High Lady - Amy Reijonen (NP) 44 Doubles Winners: A Class - Dan Reijonen (NP) 39, B Class - Arlyn Duncan (NP) 40 and Bill Wade (MF) 40, Arlyn won coin toss, C Class - Mike Barton (MF) 38 High Over All (HOA), combined score of all 3 events, Bill Wade (MF) 134 5 Man Team - Metaline Falls - Bill Wade 50, Skip Luhr 47, Andrew Marshall 46, Bryan Ford 44, Sam McGeorge 43

Saturday, March 18 Open Gym, Adult Basketball Location: 7 a.m. - Newport High School

Priest River Softball vs. Freeman: 11 a.m. - Freeman High School

Tuesday, March 21

Newport Little Guy Wrestling: 10 a.m. - Mead High School

Priest River Softball vs. Sandpoint: 3 p.m. - Sandpoint HIgh School

Priest River Track and Field at Central Idaho Invite: 10 a.m. - Lapwai High School

Newport Softball vs. Freeman: 4 p.m. - Freeman High School

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

Newport set for soccer March 20

Students practice soccer in the Newport High School gymnasium Friday, March 10. Inclement weather has kept the majority of area spring sports athletes indoors for practice. The Newport High School boys’ soccer team will have their first game of the season against Shadle Park High School at Joe Albi Stadium in Spokane, Monday, March 20, at 4 p.m. The Grizzlies are set to host Medical Lake High School Tuesday, March 21 at 4 p.m.

Selkirk softball game postponed IONE – The Selkirk softball game at Chewelah, scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, has been postponed until Saturday, April 15, because of field conditions. The Rangers will travel to Columbia Saturday, March 25 to play their first game of the season at noon.

Courtesy photo|Brad Gotham

The Pend Oreille County Shoot took place Sunday, March 12 at the Metaline Falls Gun Club, with shooters from the Newport Gun Club competing with Metaline Falls. Scoring is Mike Barton and onlooker in back is Bryan Ford.

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Newport vs. Priest River softball canceled PRIEST RIVER – The softball game between Newport and Priest River scheduled for Saturday, March 11, were canceled due to field conditions. Newport travels to Freeman Tuesday, March 21, to play at 4 p.m., kicking off their Northeast A League schedule. Priest River was also scheduled to play Riverside Tuesday, but it was canceled too. They will take on Freeman Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m., on the road. They then travel to Sandpoint Tuesday, March 21, to play at 3 p.m.

Newport track and field has first meet Saturday

Selkirk track and field to attend invite

NEWPORT – The newly formed Newport tennis team will play Riverside for their first match of the year Tuesday, March 21. Both boys and girls teams will play. Matches are scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. Newport will have their first home match Tuesday, March 28.

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Bowli ng Thursday, March 2 Thursday Niters Team Won Lost Plain Nasty’s 55.5 44.5 Wilkinson Rentals 55 45 Odds and Ends 54.5 45.5 Hi-Rollers 50 50 Gutter Gang 48 52 Enforcers 41 59 High scratch game team: Odds and Ends 675. High scratch series team: Odds and Ends 1,938. High handicap game team: Enforcers 852. High handicap series team: Odds and Ends 2,460. High scratch game: Ralph LeGrand 251, Sara Goss 161. High handicap game: Ralph LaGrand 277, Pat Paduani 229. High scratch series: Charles Marsh 604, Jan Edgar 458. High handicap series: Charles Marsh 667, Pat Paduani 653. Converted splits: Floyd Degele 3-69-10. Kim Rusho 2-7.

Wednesday, March 8 Lucky Ladies Team Won Lost Morning Glories 69 31 Country Lane 62 38 Country Lane Sparklers 57 43 Golden Girls 50 50 State Line Girls 37 63 Ballsy Broads 22 30 High scratch game: Claudia McKinney 211. High scratch series: Kim Rusho 511. High handicap game: Claudia

McKinney 251. High handicap series: Kim Rusho 607. Converted splits: Judy Gregonis 5-7, Kim Rusho 3-9-10, Carol Becks 5-10, Claudia MdKinney 3-10.

Wednesday Night Loopers Team Won Lost Why Try Harder 325 263 Club Rio 323 265 McCroskey Defense 299.5 288.5 Woodwise 293 295 OK Lanes 259.5 328.5 Here for the Beer 249 320 High scratch game: Jeff Huling 232. High handicap game: Nathan Rodriquez 237. High scratch series: Jeff Huling 684. High handicap series: Jeff Huling 684. High team scratch game: Why Try Harder 739. High handicap game: Why Try Harder 863. High team scratch series: Why Try Harder 2,117. High handicap series: Why Try Harder 2,489. Converted splits: Pat Shields 2-4-710, Jordan Otero 2-7, Jim Loveridge 4-10, Tom Hoisington 5-7, Arlo Hoisington 3-10.

Thursday, March 9 Thursday Niters Team Won Lost Plain Nasty’s 58.5 44.5 Odds and Ends 57.5 46.5 Wilkinson Rentals 56 48 Hi-Rollers 53 51 Gutter Gang 49 55 Enforcers 42 62

High scratch game team: Hi-Rollers 713. High scratch series team: Hi-Rollers 1,973. High handicap game team: Odds and Ends 884. High handicap series team: Odds and Ends 2,481. High scratch game: Jim Goss 244, Sara Goss 204. High handicap game: Jim Goss 258, Jan Edgar 249. High scratch series: Jim Goss 618, Sara Goss 556. High handicap series: Ralph LaGrand 662, Jan Edgar 666. Converted splits: Sharon Smith 5-10, Jan Edgar 4-5, Floyd Degele 6-9-10, Kim Rusho 3-10.

Friday, March 10 Friday Night Leftovers Team Won Lost Timber Room 68.5 39.5 EZ-Rider 60.5 43.5 Pooch Parlor 60 48 Cook ‘in Turkeys 52.5 55.5 East River Plumbing 52.5 55.5 O.K. Lanes 50 58 Party of Four 43 65 The No Names 42 58 High scratch game team: Party of Four 788. High handicap game team: Party of Four 962. High scratch series team: Timber Room 2,293. High handicap series team: Party of Four 2,567. High scratch games: Jim Loveridge 248, Pat Shields 201. High handicap game: Jim Loveridge 279, Rondee Cook 253. High scratch series: Jeff Huling 678, Pat Shields 531. High handicap series: Thomas White 702, Pat Shields 666. Converted splits: Steve Nolting 3-10, Cathy Wagner 4-10, Evie Logan 4-5-7.

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Middle school boys cheer on a youngster doing free throws.

Boone Criswell waits to be dunked in the ball pit.

Candy Betz and Claudia Fernandez punch tickets for the balloon game, where participants guess at the number of prizes inside the balloon.

There was a long line at the beanbag toss. The gymnasium at Stratton Elementary was filled with a variety of games to play.

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b r i e f ly Yoga classes at Camas Center CUSICK - Yoga classes are available every Tuesday and Thursday morning at the Camas Center for Community Wellness in Cusick from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30. The class is free with a Camas Center for Community Wellness membership, or a day pass. For more information, call 509-447-7122.

Free breakfast at Oldtown Rotary Park Saturday OLDTOWN – The public is invited to a free community breakfast Saturday, March 18, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Oldtown Rotary Park. Breakfast includes made to order pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, muffins, juice, coffee and more. The event is hosted by the Newport/Priest River Rotary and Interact Clubs.

Decorative Ukrainian egg class at Create NEWPORT – A Ukrainian Pysanky egg class will be held at Create Art Center Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m. to 1. Lead by instructor Lynn Walters of Sandpoint, students will create traditional egg decorations using a wax and dye process. Class size is limited to 10 people and students must be over 12 years old to participate. There is a $15 fee. To register for the class, call 509-447-9277.

Kids’ show comes to Playhouse in form of Japanese folktale NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Playhouse (POP) will present the third through sixth grade performance of “On A Turtle’s Back” Friday, March 24, through Sunday, March 26. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday performance is at 3 p.m. The play is based on a Japanese folk tale, written by Amy Hollon and Zac Curtis, and will employ some ancient Japanese theatre magic. Tickets are $6 for kids and $12 for adults. The POP is located at 236 South Union, Newport. For more information, call 509-447-9900.

Selkirk student satire opens this Friday METALINE FALLS The Selkirk Theatre Arts program, comprised of junior high and high school students, performs two one-act plays this Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18, at 7 p.m. at The Cutter Theatre. The shows are Superheroes, a funny, fast-paced series of vignettes that show what life is like for superheroes while they are in street clothes, and Dystopia: The Hungry Maze Games of Divergent Death. The second play is a satirical take on both reality television and dystopian young adult novels. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for students. The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park St, Metaline Falls.

Courtesy photo|Dona Storro

Cracking a book or two Idaho Hill Elementary students partook in Read Across America Day, March 2. Parents and family came to share Breakfast, Books and Buddies, where students and their families share a meal and read to and with one another. Students were encouraged to dress up in their favorite Dr. Seuss or book character or wear their comfy pajamas to school. Every student received a free book to take home.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, Mar. 15 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-447-0775. Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Thursday, Mar. 16 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Blanchard Book Talk: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. - 301 E. Third St. N., 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 Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

Friday, March 17 Books Out Back: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Priest River Library Davis Lake Grange: Noon - Davis Lake Grange Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library

Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, call Jan for location 208-946-6131

Saturday, Mar. 18 VFW Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. - 112 Larch St., Priest River Free Breakfast: 8-10 a.m. - Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Priest River Library Christian Prayer Hour: 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Oath Keepers Constitutional Study Group: 6:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Sunday, Mar. 19 Newport Youth: 4 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Mar. 20 Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, Mar. 21 Kinship Caregivers Foster Parent Support Group: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital Families For Kids and DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Session: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center 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 Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Priest River Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting: 5:30 p.m. - Rotating Restaurants Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Wednesday, Mar. 22 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park

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Fall prevention accessories at Hospitality House March 27 NEWPORT – Randy Miller, South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue representative and Hospitality House volunteer, will answer questions and help fill out forms for bathroom safety accessories in hopes of reducing falls. This event is at the Hospitality House in Newport Monday, March 27 from noon to 2 p.m. The safety accessories are provided at no cost. Miller will also distribute reflection address markers enabling emergency services to find residents quickly. March 30 is the last day this program and is available to the residents, 60 and over living in (SPOFR) fire district. If unable to make it to the Hospitality House on March 27, call Randy Miller at 509-9982226. March 27 is a free lunch Monday. It’s not necessary, but people are welcome to bring something to share. March 20 is the spring casino trip for those who are tired of being shut in and want get out. Be at the POPA parking lot ready to be on the bus. Before 8:30 a.m. The bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. sharp. April 24, at 6:30 p.m. is the annual meeting for Hospitality House, Inc. There are three vacancies on the board. People who are interested in helping set goals for the future are invited to become a member of the board. Just come to the Hospitality House and leave name and a short profile. Applications need to be in by March 24. Don’t forget the first and third Saturday of each month there is a free breakfast and the second and fourth Mondays there is a free lunch and potluck dishes are always appreciated. People will be able to come get free assistance with taxes every Friday until April 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The AARP tax assistance is free and open to everybody.

Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-447-0775. 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 Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

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Master Gardener Plant Sale looking for raffle items WSU Master Gardener, Lora Lee Lake, accepts a donation of fairy garden supplies Wednesday, March 8 from Tom Watson, Manager of Ben Franklin, for the upcoming April 29 Master Gardener Plant Sale Raffle. To donate plants or raffle items, call 509-447-6453.

Where to Worship

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

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

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

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

Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. “Jesus Youth Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com

REAL LIFE NEWPORT

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH “Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Real 4 Life - College ages 3rd & 4th Mondays The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

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pu blic m e eti ngs Wednesday, Mar. 15

Priest River City Council: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall

Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. - Various Locations Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

Selkirk School Board: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room Pend Oreille Fire District No. 8 Board: 7 p.m. - Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads

Tuesday, March 21

Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station

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

West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River

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

Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

Thursday, March 16 Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue: 7 p.m. - Station 31, 325272 Highway 2, Diamond Lake

Monday, March 20 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse

Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices Cusick School Board: 3:30 p.m. - Cusick High School Library Property Rights Council: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint West Pend Oreille Fire District Board: 6:30 p.m. Fire Station on Highway 57

Wednesday, Mar. 22

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

Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

obituari es Albert “Al” William Harlow Ione

Elbert “Al” William Harlow (Uncle Al, the kiddie’s pal) was one of two children born to George and Lena Harlow in Spokane. He was born Feb. 17, 1938, and passed away March 9, 2017, at age 79. Hillyard became home to where he would grow and attend Rogers High and later join the U.S. Navy. Al met and later married Margy C. Pell, on July 11, 1959. For a time, he worked at Hygrade and then Kaiser Aluminum, from which he would later retire. The young couple lived in Spokane and started their family but wanted to raise their children in the country. They moved to property near Athol, Idaho, in 1972 where they would spend the next 25 years. Al took great pride in teaching his children to love and appreciate the outdoors with hunting, boating, camping and singing while he played guitar around the campfire at Priest Lake being family favorites. With the children grown and Al retired, the couple moved to their property on the Pend Oreille River near Ione. They enjoyed summer visits from their children’s families with the grandchildren spending many summers at the river. Al and Margy spent several long visits to Mexico with friends during the winter months. Al is survived by his wife of 57 years, daughter Sandy Karnes and John Muckey, daughter Kimberly and Mike Lind, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and cousin Jimmy Bricker. He is preceded in death by his son Bryan Harlow, granddaughter Kacie Wenstrom, son-in-law Joe Karnes and sister Elsie Schimanski. At the request of Margy, please send any donations to the American Legion, PO Box 217 Cusick WA 99119. A memorial service will be planned in the future. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp. com.

d e at h n ot i c e Mildred Ione Durham Newport

Mildred Ione Durham of Newport passed away Dec. 25, 2016. She was 93 years old. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 25, at 1 p.m. at ShermanKnapp Funeral Home in Newport. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp. com.

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

Monday, March 6 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a female trying to use someone else’s name. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Cass Ave., Newport, report of a male looking into car windows and trying to get into a vacant house. THREATENING: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of threats against complainant.

THEFT: W. Hwy. 2, report of one arrested for a theft. ARREST: S. Garden Ave. Connie R. Svoboda, 51, Spokane, was arrested for failure to appear. DISTURBANCE: Community Hall Rd., report of intoxicated subject going door to door, acting violent, and yelling at people. DISTURBANCE: W. Walnut St., report of subjects causing a disturbance.

Wednesday, Mar. 8 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: W. 7th St., Newport, report of male and female arguing loudly. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Wakefield Rd., Newport, complainant said he heard that his son’s wife withheld the phone when he was having a medical issue. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211, report of one vehicle, non-injury accident. THEFT: W. 4th St., complainant reports caregiver used his debit card to draw out cash without his permission. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 31, Metaline, report of rocks and mud partially blocking southbound lane. ARREST: Hwy. 2 and Fertile Valley, Ryan D. Olp, 47, Spokane, was arrested for driving under the influence.

AGENCY ASSIST: Garfield and Hwy. 2, assisting an agency looking for a gas thief.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Community Hall Rd., Cusick

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. 10th Ave., Ione, request to speak to a deputy about a suspicious circumstance.

ARREST: Hwy. 20, Brian E. Main, 43, Kettle Fzalls, was arrested for failure to comply.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of dogs on property chasing deer.

ARREST: Allen Rd., Elk, Shawn W. Griffin, 47, Chattaroy, and Jonathan R. Tolliver, 22, Chattaroy, were arrested for trespassing in the 1st degree.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Jay R. Schurger, 36, Loon Lake, was arrested on a probation violation. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of screens missing from a house. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Davis Rd, Usk, report of a cabin that burned down. ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of a deer being hit by a car. ANIMAL PROBLEM: N. Newport Ave., report of two dogs chasing deer. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 31, report of a mudslide in the road. ASSAULT: Phay Rd., Elk, report of two subjects being assaulted. ARREST: Benjamin Alexander Hankins, 31, Colville was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal trespassing in the 2nd degree. ARREST: Jordan Elliot Franke, 22, Spokane Valley, was arrested on a Department of Corrections Detainment. ARREST: Matthew Aaron Raney, 30, Spokane, was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainment.

Tuesday, March 7 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy.2, report of moose injured on the south side of the highway. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Gray Rd., Newport, report that complainant bought an item from out of the area and never received it. ACCIDENT: Blackwell St., Ione, report of two-vehicle non-injury accident. WANTED PERSON: W. 5th St., Newport, arrested a juvenile on a warrant. FOUND PROPERTY: W. 1st St., Newport, report of an I-Pod found in the park. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Northern Quest Drive and Industrial, report of a vehicle in a strange location. ACCIDENT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of two-vehicle non-injury accident. VEHICLE PROWL: S. Cass Ave., Newport SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. Spruce St., Newport, report of male walking around acting suspicious.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, James R. Wilson, 24, Cusick, was arrested for probation violation. JUVENILE PROBLEM: Yergens Rd., Newport, report that male came to door threatening to beat up grandson. THEFT: W. Walnut St. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211 and Hwy. 2, Newport, report of swift truck driving too fast and almost flipped over when going around corners, going approximately 70 plus mph. ACCIDENT: W. Walnut St., report of vehicle hit while at work today. NOISE COMPLAINT: W. 6th Ave.

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ARREST: Hwy. 2, Ronald P. Chapel, 59, Mead, was arrested on an out of county warrant. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Newport Ave., report that complainant might be receiving text messages from respondent in order. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Newport area, complainant believes her missing child may be in area.

Saturday, March 11 ACCIDENT: Spring Valley Rd., report of car that rolled over at end of drive, unknown injuries, driver still in car. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2 and Farrs, report of one vehicle, non-injury accident. THEFT: Hwy. 31, report of gas drive off. ALARM FIRE: Sanham Lane, general residential fire alarm.

Sunday, March 12 TRESPASSING: Panhead Hill Rd. ASSAULT: W. Pine St., report of hospital staff hit by patient. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 31, report of mudslide blocking one lane. DISORDERLY: N. Hayford Rd., report of naked male running around parking garage. TRAFFIC: Offense W. 5th St., report of vehicle blocking comp’s driveway. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2 and Calispell LAW ALARM: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of back door burglary alarm. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: W. Pine St., report of cars speeding through area and report of smashed up bike. West Bonner County

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Tuesday, March 7

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle in the ditch.

ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Eastriver Rd., Priest River

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: LeClerc Rd. S., report of residence with windows open.

ARREST: Freeman Lake Rd., Oldtown, Casey Fowler, 22, Newport, was arrested for driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance.

VIOLATION OF ORDER: A. South Ave., respondent in protection order has camera pointed towards complainant’s house. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Union and 7TH, report of two dogs roaming loose in area, have been aggressive towards cats. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of rockslide covering 50-75 ft. of roadway. TRAFFIC HAZARD: S. Washington Ave., report of two vehicles parked past posted two-hour limit. THEFT: Hwy. 31, report of case of jewelry taken sometime Monday. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: 5th and Cass, report of male in overalls carrying possible alcohol bottle. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of male acting suspicious, possibly intoxicated. THEFT: W. 5th St., report of male that just stole tools from complainant’s truck and ran towards downtown. ARREST: Robert J. Kelly, 23,Newport, was arrested for residential burglary, probation violation, custodial assault and malicious mischief in the 3rd degree.

ARREST: LeClerc Rd., Lisa Anne Herron, 24, Ione, was arrested on an out of state warrant.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of one vehicle, non-injury accident.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: LeClerc Rd. S., report of natural spring vandalized within last two weeks. ARREST: Jonathan Mack Norman, Newport, 26, was arrested for theft in the 3rd degree and vehicle prowling.

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ANIMAL PROBLEM: E. Jackson Ave., Priest River

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: N. Warren Ave., Newport, report that subject is throwing things and fighting.

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JUVENILE PROBLEM: Monumental Way, Cusick, report of juvenile with alcohol.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20 and Cusick Creek, report SUV on top in ditch, unknown injuries.

BURGLARY: River Road, report of RVs broken into over the weekend.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of one vehicle, non-injury accident.

THREATENING: W. Walnut St., report of subject making threats to complainant.

No reportable incidents

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: W. 6th Ave., report of a verbal domestic dispute.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Deer Valley Rd., Newport

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ARREST: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Amber Matlock, 27, Spokane Valley, and Amanda Jacobson, 27, Spokane, were both arrested for possession of controlled substance for meth and heroin. MISSING PERSON: S. Shores Rd., Coolin

Wednesday, Mar. 8 FRAUD: Mount Abby Way, Oldtown DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Rocky Mountain Ranch Rd., Spirit Lake, report of a juvenile problem.

Thursday, March 9 TRESPASSING: Larch St., Priest River ARREST: Larch St, Priest River, Kyle Burkey, 26, Priest River, was arrested for several outstanding warrants. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hoo Doo Loop and Hwy. 41, Oldtown HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS: Freeman Lake Rd., Oldtown

Friday, March 10 No reportable incidents

Saturday, March 11 No reportable incidents

Sunday, March 12 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES: Blackthorn Rd., Oldtown

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Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 3/24/2017 , at 10:00 AM At the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, located at 625 W 4th St, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 5 IN BLOCK B OF MCAVOY’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT, WASHINGTON, PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 170, RECORDS OF THE AUDITOR OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. AND LOT 9 IN BLOCK A OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO MCAVOY’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT, WASHINGTON, PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 176 RECORDS OF THE AUDITOR OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 105 E CIRCLE DR, NEWPORT, WA 99156-9751 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 2/16/2007, recorded 2/22/2007, under Instrument No. 20070291359 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington , from ROBERT GAGNON, A MARRIED MAN , as grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY , as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, ITS SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNEES , as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. , the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $15,583.84 . IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $136,414.92 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 7/15/2015 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The abovedescribed real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and Continued on 6B

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and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 10/12/2016 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for

Continued from 5B the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 3/24/2017 . The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 3/13/2017 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 3/13/2017 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 3/13/2017 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s)

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tunities 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: Toll-free: 1-877894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure. htm . The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud. gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=se arch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear . Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO

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Continued from 6B COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Dated: 11/18/2016 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Maria Montana, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 916-939-0772 or Logi n to: http://wa.qualityloan. com Trustee Sale Number: WA-16744073-AJ State of: County of: On before me, I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of WITNESS my hand and official seal. ( Seal) Signature IDSPub #0118617 2/22/2017 3/15/2017 Published in The Newport Miner on February 22 and March 15, 2017. (4, 7) __________________________ 201765 PUBLIC NOTICE S U P E R I O R C O U R T, S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N , C O U N T Y O F PEND OREILLE CAROL H. McADAMS, a single woman, Plaintiff, vs. TOM L. EASLEY and KATHRYN EASLEY, husband and wife in the marital community composed thereof, and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the Complaint. Defendants. CASE NO. 17-2-00031-7 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (60 DAY) Filed Feb 15, 2017 TO THE DEFENDANT(S): A lawsuit has been started against you in the above entitled Court by the Plaintiff(s). Plaintiff(s) claim is stated in the written Complaint, a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons. You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after February ,2017, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff(s), Carol H. McAdams, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for Plaintiff at the office below stated. In case of your failure to do so, judgement will be rendered against you according to the demand of the Complaint that has been filed with the clerk of the above entitled court. The object of the above entitled action is to Quiet Title to the real property as contained in the Complaint filed with the court. Legally described as: Lot 10A, Pend Oreille Sunvale

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Acres, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Book 2 of Plats, page 110, Pend Oreille County, Washington Tax Parcel No.: 433733.52.9012 Date of first publication: March 1, 2017. By David J. Carlson, Attorney for Plaintiff at 10015 N. Division, Ste 104, Spokane, WA 99218 (509)4652499, Fax #(509)465-2498. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. DATED this _6TH ___ day of February, 2017. ___ Signed___________________ DAVID J. CARLSON, WSBA # 12222 Attorney for Plaintiff 10015 North Division, Ste #104 Spokane, WA 99218 (509) 465-2499 Published in The Newport Miner on March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and April 5, 2017. (5-6) __________________________ 201771 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00004-7 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of JAMES ARTHUR ZUBAUGH, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: MARCH 8, 2017 /s/Brian R. Zubaugh Brian R. Zubaugh, Personal Representative 31810 N Schwachtgen Rd Chattaroy, WA 99003 (509) 414-3115 Published in The Newport Miner on March 8, 15 and 22, 2017. (6-3) __________________________ 201772 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE NO. 15-4-00017-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW.11.40.030 In the Estate of: LAVETA WYLINE SMITH, Deceased The individual named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time this claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: March 8, 2017. Personal Representatives : Hal and Traci Hunsaker Attorney for Personal Representatives: Linda Mathis Address for Mailing or Service:

301 W. Spruce, Suite B P.O. Box 1440 Newport, WA 99156 Published in the Newport Miner on March 8, 15 and 22, 2017. (6-3) __________________________ 201774 PUBLIC NOTICE S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N D E PA R T M E N T O F E C O L O G Y N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N T O A P P R O P R I AT E P U B L I C WAT E R S TA K E N O T I C E : That Sean Reagan of Spokane, WA on Feb. 14, 2017 under Application No. S3-30785, filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, an unnamed stream, tributary to Harvey Creek, in the amount of .25 of a cubic foot per second, continuously, each year, for fire protection, fish propagation, hydro power generation, stock water and seasonally, each year, for the irrigation of 10 acres. The source of the proposed appropriation is to be located within the NE¼SW¼ of Section 19, Township 38 N., Range 44 E.W.M., in Pend Oreille County. Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from March 15, 2017 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM - ERO PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA, WA 98504-7611 NOTICE Published in The Newport Miner on March 8 and 15, 2017. (6-2) _________________________ 201775 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE S U R P L U S R E A L E S TAT E P R O P ERTY FOR SALE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County (District) has declared the following real estate property as no longer necessary, material to, or useful in the operations of the District and, therefore, surplus to the needs of the District: • Property (North Fork Sullivan Creek): One tax parcel (PID 7914), 74 acres located about two miles east of Metaline Falls. Brief legal description: W1/2 SW1/4 of Sec. 24, T39N, R43E, W.M. Fair Market Value: $313,000. Access to property is by Forest Service Road 2200235 (Bud Moon Road). The buyer will be expected to obtain a permit by the Forest Service. This real estate property will be sold as is, without a survey. Title insurance would be obtained during closing and cost shared by Buyer and Seller. Bidders must obtain a Surplus Real Estate Bid Form, which is available on the District’s website at www. popud.org, or by contacting the District’s Contract Administrator at (509)447-9345. The Surplus Real Estate Bid Form must be used when submitting bids. Bid amounts shall be no less than the fair market, as listed above. Sealed bids will be received at the District’s Newport office, 130 N. Washington, P.O. Box 190, Newport, WA 99156 or at the Box Canyon Dam Visitor Center, 7492 Hwy 31, P.O. Box 547, Ione, WA 99139 until 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2017. The sealed bid process will be conducted in one or two phases described as follows: The first phase will consist of sealed bids received, as specified above, on or before Friday, April 28, 2017. Each bid MUST be accompanied by an individual surety deposit, for the amount of $500.00, in the form of: Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, or Money Order, payable to Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County. In the event that more than one bid is received, a second phase of the bid process will be conducted for the property. The second phase will consist of advertisement of the bid results of the first phase, with the opportunity for subsequent bids to be submitted in an amount no less than 10 percent more than the highest bid that was submitted in the first phase. If a subsequent offer is received, the first offeror shall be informed by certified mail sent to the address stated in his or her offer. The first offeror shall then have

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ten days, from the date of mailing the notice of the increased offer, in which to submit a higher bid of no less than 5 percent more than that of the subsequent offeror. After the expiration of the ten-day period, the property will be sold to the highest bidder. Interested persons may contact Mark Cauchy at (509) 447-9331 for more information. Published in The Newport Miner on March 8 and 15, 2017. (6-2) ___________________________ 201776 PUBLIC NOTICE C ombined N otice of A pplication and A ction Pend Oreille County did on March 2, 2017 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Jamie Cosand and did on March 3, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a ramp & dock on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA-17-003), Location: 427551 HWY 20; Parcel# 443235539002 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on March 1, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than March 23, 2017. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (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: March 6, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner on March 8 and 15, 2017. (6-2) __________________________ 201777 PUBLIC NOTICE N otice of A pplication Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on February 16, 2017 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Kalispel Natural Resource Department and did on March 1, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for a shoreline stabilization project (FILE NO. SSDP-17-003), Location: Indian Creek; Sec. 29, Town. 32, Range 45, Parcel #: 453229020001. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on February 16, 2017 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 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 23, 2017. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Army Corp Permit (Corps of EngiContinued on 8B

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Boaters urged to get a Boater Education Card

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Boating Program urges boaters to make sure they are prepared for the upcoming season by taking – and passing – a boater education course. During the national ‘Spring Aboard’ campaign, March 19-25, the National Association of State Boating Law

Administrators (NASBLA) along with state, federal and nonprofit partners are encouraging boaters to enroll in a boating education course prior to the kickoff of the boating season. Locally, Charlie Schaefer teaches boating safety courses in Washington and Idaho. He can be reached at 509-447-2433. As the weather gets warmer

Continued from 7B neers) Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) Dated: March 6, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner on March 8 and 15, 2017. (6-2) ___________________________ 201779 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 17-4-00309-5 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 In the Matter of the Estate of STANLEY MILO SHERMAN, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: March 15, 2017 Scott Sherman Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: MICHELLE K. FOSSUM, WSBA #20249 SAYRE SAYRE & FOSSUM, P.S. Address for Mailing or Service: West 201 North River Drive, Suite 460 Spokane, Washington 99201-2262 (509) 325-7330 Published in The Newport Miner on March 15, 22, and 29, 2017. (7-3) ___________________________ 201780 PUBLIC NOTICE R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County (the District) is requesting Statements of Qualifications for electrical engineering services. Services are to include design, evaluation, troubleshooting, project management during equipment installation, drafting and creation of prints, preparation of bid documents, creation of construction and equipment purchase specifications, evaluation of bids and proposals, troubleshooting and evaluation of existing systems, and other services as required to assist the District with electrical equipment and systems. Proposals should include a full listing of partner and staff qualifications, including current professional licenses, documented degrees and diplomas, and professional experience. The firm’s personnel and capabilities should also be detailed, noting services that are performed in house, with a complete listing of typically contracted services and the usual sub-contractors used for those services. A detailed description and posting of all billable rates is to be included. Proposals should also highlight experience with NERC compliance reporting, transmission system

he will start scheduling courses. In Washington state, boaters who operate a vessel with a 15 horsepower engine or greater, must carry the Boater Education Card to prove they have passed a boater education course. “Boating is a great activity, but only if it’s done safely,” said Wade Alonzo, State Parks Boating Pro-

studies, transmission & distribution protection studies, NESC code evaluations, generation facility projects, asset management, Allen-Bradley PLC programming, SCADA RTU projects, and distributed generation. *Note – please emphasize strengths in compliance related projects. Demonstrating a range of experience in the various NERC registered functions and standards will be considered favorable. Interested individual(s) or firms should mail two copies of their Statement of Qualifications to Pend Oreille PUD, Attn: Contracts Administrator, P.O. Box 190, N. 130 Washington, Newport, WA 99156. All Statements of Qualifications must be received no later than 2:30 p.m., April 5, 2017. The District reserves the right to request additional information, clarifications from individuals or firms submitting Statements of Qualifications, or to allow corrections of errors or omissions. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, without prejudice. The District assumes no obligation to reimburse firms for any expenses incurred in responding to this request for qualifications. Women’s, minority, and small business enterprises are encouraged to submit qualification packets. Published in The Newport Miner on MarcH 15, 2017. (7) __________________________ 201781 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille Conservation District (POCD) Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 10:00 am on March 20th, 2017 at 121 N. Washington Ave. Newport, WA 99156 to work on the POCD long Range Plan (2017-2022). Published in The Newport Miner on March 15, 2017. (7) ___________________________ 201782 PUBLIC NOTICE The Kalispel Tribe (Tribe) is proposing to redesignate the lands within the exterior boundaries of the Kalispel Indian Reservation as a Class I area under the Clean Air Act’s Prevention of Significant Deterioration program. The Tribe has prepared a Technical Report that discusses the reasons for the proposed redesignation, including a description and analysis of the health, environmental, economic, social and energy effects of the proposed redesignation. Hard copies of the Technical Report are available for review at Kalispel Tribal Headquarters, 1981 LeClerc Road North, Cusick, WA 99119, and the Newport Public Library, 116 S. Washington Avenue, Newport, WA 99156. The Technical Report may also be viewed or downloaded on the web at http://kalispeltribe.com/ kalispel-natural-resources- department/overview The public is invited to review and comment on the proposed redesignation and Technical Report. Written comments must be submitted by April 7, 2017 and may be sent by email to AirQuality@kalispeltribe. com or mailed to: Kalispel Tribe of Indians Attn: Air Quality Comments PO Box 39 Usk, WA 99180-0039 A public hearing will be held on April 10, 2017 at 5:30 PM at the Kalispel Tribe of Indians’ Camas Center for Community Wellness, 1821 LeClerc Rd N, Cusick, WA, to provide an opportunity to give oral testimony on the proposed redesignation and Technical Report. Published in The Newport Miner on March 15, 2017. (7) __________________________ 201783 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 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

gram Manager. “National and statewide statistics tell us that people who successfully complete a boating safety course are better informed on how to avoid accidents or tragedy on the water. We encourage all boaters to take a course, even if they’re not required to carry a card.” Boater education courses are offered in a variety of

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forms for different learning styles, including classroom courses, hands-on classes, home study, online courses and equivalency exam. After completing a course, students must apply for a Boater Education Card with proof of course completion. The one-time fee for the card is $10. Courses must be approved by NASBLA to qualify for a

Kelly Curtiss, President Metaline Falls Community Hospital Association Published in The Newport Miner on March 15 and 22, 2017. (7-2) ___________________________ 201785 PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS 2017 County Arterial Preservation Program Asphalt RD-2017-143 CAPP ASPHALT 2017 Sealed bids will be received by Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners for the contract to supply hot mix asphalt for the 2017 County Arterial Preservation Program. Proposals will be received by the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, located at PO Box 5025 / 625 W. 4th Street, Newport, WA 99156. Proposals are due no later than 1:30 pm on 3/28/2017. Proposals will be opened and reviewed at 1:30 pm in the Commissioner’s Boardroom. Bids on the following materials are being sought: 1) 3/8” & 1/2” Hot Mix Asphalt- Quantity 3000 Tons, F.O.B. Shipping Point The County Engineer reserves the right to: Reject any or all proposals, Award to multiple bidders, waive any informality in the proposals and to accept such proposal or proposals as may be deemed in the best interest of Pend Oreille County. MAIL PROPOSALS TO: Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners PO Box 5025/625 W. 4th St Newport, Washington 99156 Proposals shall be clearly marked “RD-2017-143 CAPP ASPHALT” on the envelope. Submissions by fax or email will not be accepted. A copy of the Request for Bids may be obtained by: 1) In person at the Public Works Department 625 W. 4th St. Newport, WA 99156 2) Email-publicworks4u@pendoreille.org Published in the Newport Miner on March 15, 2017. (7) ___________________________ 201786 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE P U B L I C W O R K S D E PA R T M E N T N E W P O R T, WA S H I N G T O N Sealed Bids will be received by the County of Pend Oreille at the County Commissioners Office, located in the Pend Oreille County Courthouse at 625 West Fourth Street, Newport, Washington, until 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 4, 2017 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvement. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in accordance with Section 1-02.7 of the 2016 Washington State Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the County of Pend Oreille. Bid Proposal, Plans and Specifications may be obtained from the Pend Oreille County Public Works Department, Road Division, P.O. Box 5040, Newport, Washington 99156, upon payment of $30.00, non-refundable, per set. All checks shall be made payable to the Pend Oreille County Road Department. This project provides 30 working days for completion. Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection in the Pend Oreille County Public Works Department, Road Division, in Newport, Washington, and the Chapter offices of the Associated General Contractors of America. Plans and specifications may also be viewed at the official Pend Oreille County web site: http://www.pendoreilleco.org A mandatory pre-bid conference will be conducted on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 2:00 pm in the Pend

Boater Education Card. To ensure a course qualifies, look for the NASBLAapproved logo. More information about courses and the boater education card can be found at www. boatered.org. During the ‘Spring Aboard’ week, many course providers are offering discounts or other incentives for students who enroll in a course.

Oreille County Court House, Public Works Conference Room, 625 W. 4th Street, Newport Washington. Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to: THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COURTHOUSE, NEWPORT, WASHINGTON 99156 with “BID FOR COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NUMBER 837 Sullivan Lake Inlet Bridge written on the outside. Pend Oreille County in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d--42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex inconsideration for an award. Published in The Newport Miner on March 15, 22, and 29, 2017. (7-3) ___________________________ 201787 PUBLIC NOTICE Seattle City Light, PO Box 4023, Seattle, WA 98124, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Native Salmonid Conservation Facility (NSCF) at Usk, is located at 469 Hatchery Road in Usk, in Pend Oreille County. This project involves 9 acres of soil disturbance for site preparation, including tree clearing, grading, demolition of existing buildings, and construction of the new NSCF and associated infrastructure construction activities. The potential receiving water(s) is overland sheetflow into a ditch north of Wetland 3. The “receiving waters” location is an existing ditch outside of the clearing limits toward which stormwater runoff (flow in excess of infiltration/ponding) could be routed during a storm event. The project would not concentrate stormwater flow; overland sheet flow through perimeter control BMPs (e.g. silt fencing) is not anticipated. Silt fencing would be placed landward of all wetlands and ditches. All stormwater will be directed to upland areas and will be subject to overland flow for infiltration before reaching ditches and wetlands. Best management practices for stormwater (designated in the Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan) will be implemented to limit any sediment and/or control runoff flows... Any persons desiring to present their views to the department of Ecology regarding this application may do so in writing within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments shall be submitted to the department of Ecology. Any person interested in the department’s action on this application may notify the department of their interest within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater PO Box 47696, Olympia, WA 985047696 Published in The Newport Miner March 15 and 22, 2017.(7-2)