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Local school administrators weigh in on education bill NEWPORT – Area school administrators didn’t seem too enthused about the passage of SB 6195, which was introduced by Gov. Jay Inslee Monday, Feb. 29, and establishes a task force to create recommendations in order to better coincide with the State Supreme Court’s 2012 decision that the state is unconstitutionally underfunding basic education. “I don’t see it as a negative thing, but it really doesn’t mean anything,” says Newport School District Superintendent Dave Smith of the legislation. “There’s really no meat to it and it doesn’t effect us in any way.” The bill covers teacher compensation and retention, local school levies’ limits and conditions, and sources of state funding. The bill also requires legislative action to remove local reliance on school levies, and provides funds for a consultant to analyze current teacher salaries. However, according to Greg Goodnight, sixth-12th grade principal at the Selkirk School District, the bill

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North county chamber on hiatus the Chamber attempts to boost membership and involvement. About 14 community members and business owners, eight of which are NPOCC members, attended a meeting Thursday, March 10, at the Metaline Falls

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METALINE FALLS – After about a two-hour deliberation, the North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce (NPOCC) decided to take a hiatus until Sept. 27 from regular business while

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Ione Airport Manager John Redinger looks out over the new turnaround.

Area airports connect county to skies Ione, Sullivan Lake only two airports in county

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IONE – Though the sky is blue it’s a cold, blustery day at Ione Airport, where town councilman and airport manager John Redinger looks over the new turnaround taxiway that was completed by contractors Century West Engineering last summer. There’s still some lining that needs to be painted on the tarmac when the danger of frost passes, but on the whole, the project is completed. “There’s more maneuvering room now,” says Redinger. “Last year, during that fire season, it got pretty

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NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Commissioners’ hearing room was filled with people contesting and championing the county’s six-month moratorium on retail marijuana during a public hearing Tuesday, March 8. The adopted moratorium was passed Jan. 26 and applies only to retail marijuana operations. Testimony given during the hearing ranged from supporting the state law, which legalized recreational marijuana in 2012, to encouraging commissioners to outright ban a retail marijuana store in the county. “We do appreciate

meeting were divided between supporting the moratorium and lifting it in favor of economic growth. Mike Smith, a Baptist preacher from Ione, said the cost of marijuana to the community, children, and way of life far outweighs benefits to the individual. “It is going to wreak such havoc in our community,” he said. Smith provided eight pages of a petiMINER PHOTO|SOPHIA ALDOUS tion that he said were Audience members discuss the validity of a retail marijuana filled with signatures moratorium at the March 8 hearing. from residents of north Pend Oreille people’s commentary, that this moratorium County asking the and your feedback is simply addresses a land commissioners to important,” said Comuse issue. either maintain the missioner Karen Skoog. That is what is at the moratorium, or ban “However, I would like heart of this.” to remind everyone Those attending the SEE WEED, 2A

crowded around here.” The turnaround is located at the south end of the runway, which is approximately 3,643 feet by 45 feet. Redinger estimates a few hundred feet were shorn off the runway’s length to accommodate the turnaround, but he adds this doesn’t inhibit airplanes ability to land. “There’s more leeway for aircraft to get around now,” Redinger says. The cost of the project was $304,425, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FFA) paying for 90 percent SEE AIRPORT, 8A

Marijuana evolves into legal state industry BY LAVENDRICK SMITH WNPA OLYMPIA NEWS BUREAU

OLYMPIA – When Logan Bowers opened his marijuana retail store Seattle Hashtag in April 2015, he entered an arena far different from his techindustry background. Bowers, co-owner of Hashtag and president of the Cannabis Organization of Retail Establishments (CORE), had the same task as other marijuana license holders in the state: bring an industry relegated to street corners and sidewalks into a legal and regulated retail environment. “We get a lot of local

traffic,” Bowers said. “A lot of folks kind of walking by who are like, ‘What’s this about?’ And they come in and checked it out and realize we’re just a normal business.” Since the voter-approved Initiative 502 – which earned 56 percent of the popular vote in November 2012 – was implemented, the state Liquor and Cannabis Board has issued more than 1,000 licenses to retailers, producers or processors of marijuana under the I-502 system. The LCB issues up to a dozen new licenses each week. SEE INDUSTRY, 2A

B R I E F LY Art walk Saturday NEWPORT – The first Artwalk of the year will take place Saturday, March 19, starting at 10 a.m., in downtown Newport. Artists from the Evergreen Art Association will be displaying works at a variety of local venues. Brittney Sears, acrylics, Shirley Hendershott, oils, Diane Maslonka, oils, and Steve Patton, oils, will show their art at Mi Pueblo. Chicky Gorat’s photography and Sharon Smith’s oil paintings will be at Fleur de Lis. Cork & Barrel will host Ellen Bartel,

oils, Tamara Taylor, acrylic and oils, Jan Gleason, watercolors, Gail Cory-Betz, oils, and Scott Bassett, photography. Janet Steiner, watercolors, and Channin Manus, oils, will share space at My Favorite Things with Friends of the Library who will have art books for sale. Art Walk ends at 4 p.m.

Swan Festival Saturday USK – The Pend Oreille County Swan Festival will take place Saturday, March 19, with a directed bus

tour starting from the Kalispel Tribal Camas Wellness Center in Usk to the privately-owned Calispel Lake and back. It includes lunch and an afternoon nature presentation. The event costs $10 per adult and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information, contact Sonya Scauflaire of Pend Oreille River Tourism Alliance at info@porta. us or 509-589-1224. Register online via PayPal at www.porta.us to secure a reservation.

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does nothing to address an issue that the state has been aware of since 1978, when the Supreme Court first addressed the state’s funding of schools. “Even a $100,000 per day fine for contempt of court hasn’t compelled the Legislature to fix the problem,” Goodnight says. “SB6195 orders yet another study costing $250,000. It kicks the problem down the road another year to legislators that haven’t even been elected yet. The problem is simple. The State is supposed to pay for education, and the Legislature is unconstitutionally making local taxpayers foot a bigger part of the bill each year through levies. This broken system works to the advantage of the property rich, because they just pay for their local students and not all students. Eventually, the Legislature is going to have to fix this and sooner is better than later.” Don Hawpe, Cusick School District Superintendent, says that while he thinks that the state recognizes their responsibility, not made any sort of significant progress in areas like teacher shortage, teacher compensation and levy reliance. He points out that rural schools have difficulty finding substitutes and drawing large pools of candidates for open positions. Last school year the district had a special education teaching position open for over three months and did not receive a single applicant. “I do not believe SB6195 is anything more than a delay tactic regarding the State’s paramount duty in funding public education,” Hawpe says. “It appears to be a ‘plan to plan.’ It seems evident that none of the elected officials want to move forward in meeting this obligation during an election year, so they are ‘kicking it down the road’ to be determined at a later date.” Smith says there are other bills going through the house that he and other school staff and administrators think will have a bigger impact on operations, like levy cliff bill, HB2698, which would extend a bump in levy authority granted during the 2010 session another year, through January 2019. The other is HB 2023, which would give school districts until June 15 to issue layoff notices when the operating budget isn’t passed by the end of the regular session. “This is legislation that I think will be more immediate in addressing some of the issues that school districts deal with,” says Smith.

“This is not like selling milk,” said Brian Smith, spokesperson for the LCB. “This is selling a product that is illegal at the federal level.” Smith said that after a few years of uncertainty over how the state would navigate legalization, it has become a robust industry. “It’s only going to continue to grow,” Smith said. The next step in the process in the eyes of lawmakers, the LCB, and marijuana license holders, is the decline and elimination of illegal sales of marijuana in the state. A 2015 report by the BOTEC Analysis Corp. found that, at best estimates, 28 percent of marijuana sales in the state happen illegally. A late bill this legislative session by Rep. Chris Hurst, D-Enumclaw and Rep. Cary Condotta, RWenatchee, is trying to combat the black-market sales of marijuana in the state, and has been retained in its present status since the Legislature entered special session on Friday. House Bill 2998 would reduce the state

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would cost the state $87 million in revenue. Others say reducing the tax on retail prices would lead to an increase in state revenue because more people would buy from legal retailers. Under HB 2347, the state is projected to receive in 2017 an estimated $268.5 million in excise tax revenue from marijuana sales. If the tax rate is reduced to 25 percent, the revenue forecast drops to $181.4 million. HB 2998 has a similar revenue forecast based on projected $720 million in retail sales. By fiscal year 2021 retail marijuana sales are predicted to reach $971.7 million, producing a tax pool for the state of $360 million based on the 37 percent rate. At a 25 percent tax rate, state revenue would drop $116.6 million in 2021. Hurst’s and Condotta’s new proposal, in addition to lowering the tax, disallows local bans on legal marijuana sales, unless a ban is already in place. State statutes would preempt local ordinances. Bans and moratoriums in cities have been cited as undermining the state’s

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5 mi. south on Spring Valley Rd. (509) 276-2517 Good Friday Tenebrae Service 7:00 p.m. House of the Lord Continental Breakfast at Church “Your Family, Our Family, God’s Family” Blanchard Community Church Easter 9 a.m. 26590 Hwy 41, Blanchard ID Contemporary Easter Service 9 a.m. /11 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship Service 9:45 a.m. (208) 437-2970 Special music and ••• Sunrise Service 7:00 a.m. at Poirer Lake encouragement for your life. (Call for directions) 754 Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown, ID Priest Lake Community Church Easter Breakfast 8:00 a.m. (208) 437-2032 Easter Egg Hunt for all ages. Saturday, Easter Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. www.houseofthelordchurch.com March 26th, 10:30 a.m. No Sunday School Nursery Care • Children’s Ministry Bring your own basket, Pastor Randy Anderson welcomes all provided at both services Lunch following ••• ••• Early Easter Worship followed by Brunch 8:30 a.m. Real Life Newport Pine Ridge Community Church Regular Worship 10:45 a.m. “Where Jesus and Real Life meet” Resurrection Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Corner of Kalispel Bay Rd. & Creekside Dr. Easter Sunrise Service 1428 W. First, Newport on the west side of the lake. Breakfast following 7:00 a.m. (509) 447-3265 208-443-2288 Newport High School Lunch Following Service ••• Easter Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ••• Newport High School Newport Southern Baptist Church St. Anthony’s 509-447-2164 Hwy 2 at Sitton Rd. Catholic Church www.reallifenewport.com (509) 447-3742 (509) 951-2607 612 W. First, Newport (509) 447-4231 ••• Good Friday Communion Service 6:30 p.m. Good Friday Service 12:10 p.m. Easter Prayer Service 8:00 a.m. Church of Faith Easter Sunday 11 a.m. Easter Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast 8:00 a.m. ••• Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Service 10:00 a.m. St. Bernard Catholic Church Easter Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. 36245 Hwy 41 Oldtown, ID 802 8th St., Ione No Evening Service (208) 437-0150 Holy Thursday 5:30 p.m. ••• Pastor Jack & Mary Ann Jones Easter Sunday 8 a.m. “Where friends are family” Our Lady of Sorrows 1981 LeClerc Creek Rd., Usk Easter Sunday 11:00 a.m.

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ability to continue implementation of I-502, while also fueling the illegal industry. “It’s fair to say that there are marijuana sales going on in every community, whether or not you choose to have it tightly regulated and have it legal,” Smith said. “There’s still going to be a black market going on at the local level, even if you have a ban.” Representatives of some cities, however, contend municipalities deserve the right to decide how to manage this new industry.Candace Bock of the Association of Washington Cities said it’s wrong to think that just because the initiative passed, that widespread support for legal pot sales exists throughout the state. Even with the bans, she said, people still have reasonable access to retail marijuana. ”These bans are not creating a significant access problem, “Bock said at an earlier hearing on the measure. The fight to find ways to keep the young marijuana industry growing while decreasing illegal sales is predicted to continue in future legislative sessions.

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tax on marijuana from 37 percent to 25 percent, and would preempt municipal ordinances and regulations that would ban the operation of licensed marijuana retailers, unless the city already bans retail marijuana activity or use. HB 2998 has been reintroduced for consideration during the special session that began Friday. Hurst initially proposed reducing the tax from 37 to 25 percent with House Bill 2347 earlier in the session. It, too, has been reintroduced for consideration during the current special session. Proponents of the proposal say a decreased tax would help make prices of marijuana in the state competitive with blackmarket counterparts. Bowers said a typical gram of marijuana in his store costs $15, whereas high-quality drug dealers sell the same amount for about $10. If the tax was reduced to 25 percent, he argues he can probably drop his price to $12 for a gram. Hurst’s initial proposal to reduce the tax didn’t gain traction earlier, in part because the bill’s fiscal note estimated it

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b r i e f ly Diamond Lake meeting March 29 DIAMOND LAKE – Because of spring break, the Diamond Lake Improvement Association moved their April board meeting to March 29. It will be held at the Diamond Lake Fire Station on Highway 2, at 6 p.m.

Highway 2 accident sends three to hospital COLBERT – Three people were transported to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane after a car accident that occurred five miles north of Colbert Tuesday, March 8. According to a Washington State Patrol report, a gray 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, driven by Laura J. Miller, 32, of Chattaroy was stopped on Schlomer Road at Highway 2. A gold 2008 Chrysler 300, driven by Delton E. Schmitt, 74, of Colbert was traveling southbound on Highway 2 approaching Schlomer Road. According to the report, Miller attempted to cross the southbound lane, causing her vehicle to be struck by Schmitt’s. Miller, Schmitt and Schmitt’s passenger, Betty L. Schmitt, 72, were transported to Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment of injuries. Miller’s passenger, Mariah Miller, 7, was uninjured. All four were wearing seat belts. Miller was charged by WSP for failure to yield.

Hydropower career academy June 20-24 WENATCHEE – High school students considering careers in hydropower or utilities may be interested in attending the Hydropower and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Career Academy, June 20-24 at Rocky Reach Dam, in Wenatchee. Cost for the academy is $175, with some scholarships available. The Pend Oreille PUD is a member of the Foundation for Water and Energy Education, the organization putting on the academy. The PUD encourages students to consider attending if they are interested in careers as a hydro system operator, power engineer, line worker or electrician. High school students, with a grade point average of 2.5 or above, and who will be entering their freshmen, sophomore, or junior year are eligible. Host families are available for students who live 50 miles or farther from Rocky Reach Dam. Visit: www. fwee.org/education/academy for more information.

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Whitney Jones, Community Manager for Great West Division American Cancer Society (ACS), goes over pertinent information at the kick off party Wednesday, March 9 for Pend Oreille Valley Relay for Life. The event, which raises money for cancer research and services, is scheduled for August 12-13, 6:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m. at Newport High School. The theme this year is Dr. Seuss. Teams are encouraged to sign up now. For more information, contact Jones at 509-242-8291 or email whitney.jones@ cancer.org, or visit www. relayforlife.org/pendoreillevalleywa.

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Retail marijuana license application window closes March 31 Opportunities for applicants still available OLYMPIA – The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) will stop accepting marijuana retail license applications March 31, at 5 p.m. The WSLCB began processing retail applications on Oct. 12, 2015, to accommodate additional demand and provide additional access points before the medical and recreational marketplace are merged on July 1, 2016. “We are at the point where the number of highest priority applicants will exceed the number of available retail licenses,” said WSLCB Licensing Division Director Becky Smith. “We’ll meet the

retail cap with priority ones and twos that we’re already processing.” On January 6, 2016, the Board adopted emergency rules to expand the number of retail marijuana outlets to align the two markets. Based on staff’s recommendation, the former retail store cap of 334 was lifted to a new cap of 556. The 2015 Cannabis Patient Protection Act directed the WSLCB to issue licenses in the following priority order. Priority 1: Applicants who applied for a marijuana retail license prior to July 1, 2014, operated (or were employed by) a collective garden prior

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The Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Control Board has moved to 227 S. Garden Ave., East Wing, adjacent to WSU Extension Office. There are five board members. The board meets on the second Wednesday of even months at 2PM in the Weed Board office. The public is always invited. The Boards’s coordinator is Sharon Sorby: ssorby@pendoreille.org

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to January 1, 2013, have maintained a state and local business license and have a history of paying state taxes and fees. Priority 2: Applicants who operated (or were employed by) a collective garden prior to January 1, 2013, have maintained a state and local business license and have a history of paying See retail, 6A

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hen I saw our publisher, Michelle Nedved, Tuesday, March 1, she was very pregnant and about to take some time off to have a baby.

Of course she had been very pregnantlooking to me for a few weeks, and I was relieved the baby was finally coming. She and her husband, Chris Coon, have another child, Zoey, so they’re old hands at this. We got word she had Cooper Sunday, March 6, at the Newport Hospital. We heard officially from her March 7, when we got an email with a picture of little Cooper and some details on the birth. It turns out he wasn’t so little at 9 pounds 6 ounces. He was born about 9:30 p.m. I expected Michelle would be pretty exhausted and would take and need the full two weeks off she had scheduled, so I was surprised when we got some work emails on press day, March 8. She was working, just a couple days after having a baby. Then Michelle, Chris and Cooper came into the office Monday. She looks great, although people in the office commented that Chris looked a little tired. Cooper was as cute as his picture and mostly sleeping. Michelle plans on returning to work in a week or so, at least part time. Chris, who works at Ponderay Newsprint, will have a month off to be with the family and the newborn. Birth is something that happens 251 times a day around the planet, every day. But it is far from a routine event. Every baby is unique, a wondrous being. From all appearances, Cooper James Coon, born in Newport, Wash., is off to a good start. DG

You don’t have to believe everything you think The title for this week’s column is blatantly ripped off from a bumper sticker that once graced the back of my Uncle Clifford’s well-worn, but well-loved Jeep Cherokee, which transported us several times to Long Beach, his surfboard secured atop and Alanis Morissette or The Spice Girls blaring from the speakers (yep, he was an unapologetic Spice fan). Those fond recollections aside, that specific piece of bumper sticker wisdom has always stuck with me, particularly after I’ve experienced a tenable flurry of what I believe is me being right about something, dammit. At least, in that moment I consider myself to be of the correct opinion, but don’t we all? Whether it’s a debate about politics, religion, or even whether or not the hype over the new Star Wars movie is justified S o p h i E ’ s (it totally is), the majority of us are convinced that our way is the high C H OICE way, and those that don’t agree can hit the other highway (okay, so it’s Sophia not the best metaphor, but keep ridaldous ing with me on this). There is no better purveyor of this feeling of averment than social media. This isn’t a rant against said online dialogue. I use it plenty and I don’t see is as a Big Bad, but just like any other resource, it’s a fine line between use and abuse. Facebook and Instagram has proved most valuable for keeping me connected to friends, informing me about events, even providing me with storylines. However, I maintain that social media should be more like a cocktail party than a social diary to be shared with the entire online community. Show up for the drinks, schmoozing and palaver, share photos of your vacation, your kids, or your new pet, connect with new and old friends, then leave the party before you get too intoxicated on the power of your own self-importance. It would be an outright fib if I said I had never done that, and I don’t think I’m alone in this particular section of online party-goers who have sampled too much of the punchbowl. It’s particularly easy to spout off online, because you don’t have to look the other person in the eyes and attempt to generate empathy as you do so. It’s convenient to forget that there’s another living, breathing human being on the opposite side of your argument. “Reasoning can go take a spread-eagled belly flop in See sophia, 5A

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yo u r o p i n i o n McMorris Rodgers works for party, not district To the editor, Time for the truth concerning Cathy McMorris Rodgers. She is part of the most dysfunctional Congress ever. She is paid $174,000 a year by us to work for the 5th District of Washington State. This is what she has done: voted over 60 times to stop all of us from getting affordable health care, voted to cut millions of dollars from food programs for children and the disabled, voted against our veterans health, voted for cuts to Medicare, voted for raising the eligibility age for Medicare to 67, privatizing our Social Security system, not raising the minimum wage. She developed her own legislation to only protect “some women,” she voted against women’s equality in the workplace and for eliminating funding for birth control. She voted against promoting economic stimulus, voted to cut Pell Grants for students, opposed legislation to help reduce student debt, and has voted consistently against protecting our environment. She votes for tax breaks for the rich and votes 97 percent of the time with the Republican Party, with no regard as to what we need. Please take time to look at her record of abuse toward our district. Read the truth: www. ontheissues.org, votesmart.org, congress.com, politifact.com. Pat Bates Clarkston

Need to vet refugees, even though most aren’t terrorists To the editor, Again I find myself

forced to respond to Mr. Scobby’s statements regarding Oath Keepers. Our top priorities are two things, 1.Teaching about the Constitution and our oath to it and, 2. Community Preparedness. In the past year we have held classes on subjects ranging from Ham radio, to food preservation, gardening, building a greenhouse and weapons maintenance. We have not, nor will we have an ‘I hate Muslims night.’ My feelings are simply that we vet those we are bringing into our community. If one car seat out of 1,000 fail we recall the entire product line. If one person out of a thousand gets sick from a particular brand of lettuce, the balance is destroyed. We consider these actions justifiable caution to protect the consumer. That being the case why is it considered foolish to vet a group of people, of which one out of 10 consider Jihad to be an acceptable way of life? I acknowledge the fact that the vast majority of Muslims pose little threat to our community, but is it not wise to try to find out those that do? Brad Hanson Newport

Litter a problem To the editor, Sure is a mess along the roadways with all the litter – what a shame. Beautiful area we all live in. I think we can all do better. John H. Larson Sullivan Lake

Need new taxpayers To the editor, Letters supporting the bond for a new long-term care facility in Newport certainly point out the

need for a new facility, and I don’t think the State of Washington will allow the current outdated facility in the hospital to remain open indefinitely. I will likely vote to approve the bond and raise my property taxes to pay for the new facility, but I will do it with great reservation. This community has a number of anti-growth activists who don’t want any new tax paying residents to develop property and open businesses. That means higher overhead costs shared among fewer taxpayers. The antigrowth folks see no limits on fees and taxes required to maintain our local government institutions. Well, there is a limit and I have certainly reached it. People don’t want the growth that produces new taxpayers. However, they do want first-class government services including long term medical care. I would like a new car, but I can’t find someone who will buy it for me to use. If we are serious about having new medical facilities, we need the county commissioners to remove the anti-growth barriers that have been put in place to stop growth and the tax revenue it provides. A rural lifestyle with a fixed number of taxpayers can’t support urban big city government provided medical facilities. We must choose between much higher property taxes or closer neighbors. This community is full of citizens who want to have their cake and eat it. Perhaps they are thinking of Amazon Prime and its “free shipping” and see a free long-term care facility. The facility won’t be free and neither will the monthly charges for each resident. Our community

is in desperate need of new taxpayers to share the cost of government. Pete Scobby Newport

The new American way To the editor, It costs big money to run America and not everybody is paying their way. Let’s fix these slackers, the American way, privatize. Privatize the Postal Service. Privatize the National Parks. Privatize Social Security. But that’s just small potatoes. Privatize the military. Just think, America spends more for “defense” than the next 12 big spending countries combined. In 2015 America spent $597,500,000,000. That’s $1,859 for every American, man, woman, and child. Instead of just being the world’s policeman, make the rest of the world pay. The free ride is over; America can rent our military services out to the highest bidder. Make good use of our “natural resources”, your children. Privatize, turn individual Americans into “shareholders” and we’ll all be rich. Joe Sherman Cusick

McMorris Rodgers has lost touch with constituents To the editor, What would an effective Congressional representative do to improve lives in the 5th District? Be available, answer letters personally, attend important rallies and EIS hearings concerning the oil and coal terminals, visit the homeless, attend City Council meetings, visit schools and colleges, See letters, 4b

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Do you think the federal authorities handled the situation correctly? No, they shouldn’t have been indicted at all.

GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign rallies have been drawing protestors as well as supporters recently, with some outbursts of violence. A black protestor at the North Carolina Trump rally was struck in the face by a 78-year-old Trump supporter, who went on to say “next time we might have to kill him.” Who is responsible for the rise in violence at Trump rallies? • President Obama. The divisive tone of his presidency has laid the groundwork for this. • Donald Trump. Clearly Trump is responsible, even urging supporters to “knock the crap out of (protestors who throw tomatoes).” • The Republican Party • Bernie Sanders

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Yes, their tactic worked, there was no bloodshed.

Yes, there was no pressing need to arrest them immediately.

No, they should have been arrested in 2014.

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Man charged with growing marijuana 150 yards inside county By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT - A marijuana grow first thought to be in Stevens County turned out to be 150 yards in Pend Oreille County, law enforcement discovered after using GPS. Benjamin Alexander Hankins, 30, pleaded not guilty to manufacturing marijuana and second degree criminal trespass Thursday, March 10 in Pend Oreille County Superior Court. He was allowed to remain free on his own recognizance.

According to a report from Stevens County Sheriff’s deputies, last June a landowner called the Stevens County Sheriff after discovering a bobby trapped marijuana grow on his property on Rocky Gorge Road. The landowner said he had found a fishing line with hooks suspended from the line strung across his access road. When deputies arrived, they found boards with nails in them just inside the property. The boards were alongside the road when deputies arrived, but

they concluded they were designed to puncture tires of anyone driving down the road. As they continued down the road, they saw three greenhouses. According to the report, the road leading to the greenhouses had a big covered hole with sharpened metal rebar in the bottom. Deputies found 56 rooted marijuana plants and 19 clones in the greenhouses. They followed tire tracks to a neighboring property, where they found Hankins on his parents’ property. Accord-

ing to the report, Hankins acknowledged the grow was his and told deputies he had a baby on the way and wanted to pay for it with proceeds from marijuana sales to a medical marijuana dispensary. Hankins, who had a medical marijuana authorization card, said he thought he was within the medical marijuana rules by only having 15 flowering plants. Deputies told him the limit was for all plants and that it was unlawful to sell any marijuana as well as to grow it on someone else’s

property. Hankins asked if he could keep 15 plants. Deputies

said since the whole grow was illegal, they would be taking all the plants.

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three workshops in northern Idaho covering a range of these products. · Growing Forest Mushrooms will cover techniques for growing a variety of edible forest mushrooms, including oyster and shitake mushrooms. The program will be held on Thursday, April 14, from 6- 9 p.m. at the Ponderay Events Center in Ponderay. · Non-Timber Forest Products will introduce participants to the wide variety of materials and foods that can be harvested

from forests; discuss how to assess markets and build a business related to NTFPs, and point out key considerations for sustainably harvesting NTFPs. The program will be held on Friday, April 15, at the Federal Building in St. Maries. · Forest Edibles will cover the range of edible nontimber products that can be harvested from forests. The program will be held on Saturday, April 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bob’s Place Quiet Room, in the Wallace Complex at the University

of Idaho in Moscow. The featured speaker for all of these programs is Jim Freed, a Washington State University Extension Forester who has worked intensively in this field for over 40 years. Registration is limited for each program, and must be made by Friday, April 8. For registration questions, contact the University of Idaho Extension Office in the county where the program will be held. Registration flyers are also available at www.uidaho.edu/extension/forestry.

In this day and age where we feel the need to share every little bitty aspect of our lives with complete strangers (or people we really don’t know that well, other than what we all present ourselves to be online), it leaves little room for civil debate. We won’t find that graciousness

from our supposed leaders, especially when political discourse from those running for office consists of name calling and shouting over one another in such a fashion that we should all be embarrassed for them, and ourselves. Please don’t mistake me. Passion is a force for good,

when channeled correctly. If we weren’t motivated to do what we think is right, a lot of essential aspects to our daily lives would fall to the wayside. It’s one thing to have convictions; it’s another entirely to tell ourselves that ours are the only ones that matter in all things.

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the deep, dark pool of my ego, for my word is the final one, so sayeth I!” That’s when misunderstandings give way to hurt feelings, and adults behaving with all the decorum of two toddlers scrapping over a toy in the sandbox.

Washington wolf population continues to grow Skookum pack newest in Pend Oreille County

OLYMPIA – Washington State’s wolf population continued to grow last year and added at least four new packs, including one in Pend Oreille County, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) annual survey. By the end of 2015, the state was home to at least 90 wolves, 18 packs, and eight breeding pairs. The Skookum pack was discovered in Pend Oreille County. The Beaver Creek pack in Ferry County, the Loup Loup pack in Okanogan County and the Stranger pack in Stevens County were newly discovered in 2015, according to Donny Martorello, WDFW wolf policy lead. Martorello said the minimum number of breeding pairs in Washington increased from five to eight, the first increase since 2011. The recently completed survey shows the minimum number of wolves grew by 32 percent last year, despite the deaths of at least seven wolves from various causes. Since 2008, when WDFW documented just one pack and five wolves, the population has increased by an average of 36 percent per year. “Wolf populations in Washington are steadily increasing, just as we’ve seen in the upper Midwest and Rocky Mountain states,” said WDFW Director Jim Unsworth. “This increase, and the wolves concentration in northeast Washington, underscores the importance of collaboration between our department, livestock producers, and local residents to prevent conflict between wolves and domestic animals.” Despite their growing numbers, wolves were involved in fewer conflicts with livestock than in 2014. Martorello said the department determined wolves from four packs were responsible for killing a total of seven cattle and injuring one guard dog. Three of the seven wolves that died in 2015 were killed legally by hunters on the reservation of the Spokane Tribe of Indians, which authorized the harvest up to six wolves per year by tribal members. The four other deaths included one wolf killed in a collision with a vehicle, one shot in

self-defense by a property owner, and one that died during an attempt to capture it. One wolf’s cause of death is unknown. WDFW conducted the research using aerial surveys, remote cameras, wolf tracks, and signals from 22 radiocollared wolves from 13 different packs. Twelve wolves were fitted with radio collars during the year, while one pup was marked and released without a collar due to its small size. Unsworth said WDFW took several steps in 2015 to expand public involvement in wolf conservation and management. Martorello said WDFW would continue to emphasize the importance of preventive actions to minimize wolf attacks on livestock and domestic animals. For example, WDFW wildlife conflict specialists are available to work with residents of communities where wolves are present. WDFW has also adopted a “range rider” program to provide an increased human presence in grazing areas. WDFW continues to offer cost-sharing agreements for ranchers through a program designed to help them reduce their expenses for preventive measures. Gray wolves, all but eliminated from western states in the last century, are protected under Washington law throughout the state and under federal law in the western two-thirds of the state. The state Wolf Conservation and Management Plan defines a pack as two or more wolves traveling together in winter and a successful breeding pair as an adult male and female with at least two pups that survive to the end of the calendar year. Under the state management plan, wolves can be removed from the state endangered species list once 15 successful breeding pairs are documented for three consecutive years among the three designated wolf-recovery regions. WDFW’s complete wolf survey for 2015 will be available by the end of March on the department’s website: (http://wdfw. wa.gov/conservation/gray_wolf/).

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Idaho petition seeking to legalize medical cannabis withdrawn BOISE, IDAHO – The initiative seeking to decriminalize three ounces of marijuana and legalize medical marijuana in Idaho has been withdrawn. The petition inaccurately stated that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) “endorsed medical access to

marijuana,” according to a press release from the Idaho Office of Drug Policy. The AAP in Feb. 19 letters to New Approach Idaho, Inc.’s board members states, “This language misrepresents the American Academy of Pediatrics (“AAP”) policy statement.

The AAP opposes legalization of marijuana because of the potential harms to children and adolescents.” They added, “We request that New Approach Idaho, Inc. cease using the American Academy of Pediatrics name in its existing ballot initiative materials immediately.”“I

Film about Indian activist John Trudell shown in Sandpoint March 19 SANDPOINT – “Trudell,” a provocative and poignant film that chronicles the life of poet and Native American activist, the late John Trudell, who died in December 2015 is the March film screening final of the East Bonner County Library District and The Idaho Mythweaver’s free Native Heritage Film Series. “Trudell,” a 2005 film by Heather Rae, who created the film over a 12-year period of Trudell’s life, is an award-winning film that traces Trudell’s life beginning in the 1960s with his civil rights and environmental rights activism that lasted until a

devastating personal tragedy in 1979 ended his role in the grassroots American Indian Movement. Two free screenings will take place on Saturday, March 19, at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the East Bonner County Library’s Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar Street. In the discussion that follows the screenings, Idaho Mythweaver director Jane Fritz will discuss her and the Mythweaver’s professional connections to Trudell and his wife’s family, reaching back to 1989. The film showings are free to the public and includes light refreshments.

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an applicant must still pass a thorough criminal, location, residency and financial background investigation. Applicants must apply for a business license before the deadline on March 31 to be considered for a retail store at this time. Currently, 29 communities are closed for processing because the WSLCB has licensed the maximum allotted stores in those areas.

Each Wednesday through March, the WSLCB will post a list communities available for application on the Frequently Requested Lists page of its website at lcb.wa.gov. The WSLCB could begin accepting applications again if needed. Priority two and three applicants who have already submitted an application may receive a refund if they withdraw their application.

am very pleased that the marijuana legalization petition has been withdrawn,” said Elisha Figueroa, Administrator of the Idaho Office of Drug Policy. “ It’s unfortunate that pro-marijuana groups such as New Approach

Idaho believe they can mislead, manipulate, and outright lie to Idaho voters in an effort to gain signatures on their ballot initiative and I applaud the American Academy of Pediatrics for holding them accountable for their actions.”

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CHAMBER: Website, email still work WEED: Moratorium expires July 26 FROM PAGE 1

Community Center. The focus of the meeting was whether or not the NPOCC should disband due to lack of volunteers. “It’s up to people to decide if they want a chamber,” said former NPOCC President Kathy Grass, who tendered her resignation at the meeting. Grass has served as an executive officer for the Chamber for the past 20-years. “The amount of members we have isn’t a problem; it’s the same five people who show up to do all the work.” The NPOCC is a nonprofit organization serving the communities of Metaline, Metaline Falls and Ione in the northeast corner of Washington State. It has about 40 members. 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 on Tuesday, Sept. 27, the time and location to be determined. Under the approved motion, all financial obligations will be honored, including providing $200 for advertising for events like Down River days, and Affair on Main Street, and a $500 high school student scholarship. According to NPOCC Vice President/ Secretary Tara Leininger, it is up to volunteers to carry forward current work of the Chamber, such as staffing the hamburger booth during Affair on Main Street, which takes place in Metaline Falls in

September. 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. “This was a way to step away from a frustrating situation and give us time to take action without stress,” said VicePresident/Secretary Tara Leininger. 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 and/or time (which would require a change in the by-laws), and what would make the meetings relevant to those attending. Leininger praised the Kathy and Dean Grass for their contributions to the Chamber, but added that hopefully, new people will come forward to accept leadership roles. “Kathy and her husband Dean have been tireless volunteers for the Chamber,” said Leininger. “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.” After the meeting, there was talk about the action

taken by those present at the Feb. 11 meeting, including giving $1,000 each to the communities of Ione, Metaline and Metaline Falls for “curbside appeal.” Leininger noted 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,” said Leininger. 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.

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recreational marijuana outright. Janice Northrup of Cusick High School also voiced opposition to a retail marijuana site within the county, citing her work with the Panther Coalition, an anti-drug youth group. Jacob Sattleen, a Pend Oreille County resident who was granted a license to operate a retail marijuana store last fall but was turned down for a conditional use permit by the county planning commission, pointed out what he called the “pointlessness” of denying businesses based on fear. “I hear a lot of comments about our youth, our youth,” Sattleen

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 144: 3 p.m. - American Legion in Metaline Falls

COUNTY COMMISSIONER STEVE KISS OFFICE HOURS: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Library

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library

WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting - Ione Catholic Church IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s office

THURSDAY, MAR. 17 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library NORTH PEND OREILLE LIONS: 6:30 p.m. - Ione Train Depot

MONDAY, MAR. 21 SELKIRK SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room

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said. “Where do you think they are getting their marijuana now? They are getting it from the black market, where they also have access to drugs that are way, way worse than marijuana. With a store, at least there’s barriers put in place to discourage

minors from getting it. You think the house down the street does that?” No official decision was made at the hearing. Commissioners enacted the moratorium Jan. 26. It will expire July 26 unless it is extended.

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AIRPORT: Accessible for both conventional and amphibious seaplanes FROM PAGE 1

and Ione and Washington State Department of Transportation picking up the rest of the tab. Redinger says he can’t give an exact count of how many airplanes land at Ione Airport, since pilots aren’t required to sign the guest log. Still, he maintains the airport is a boon to the community and county at large. “Besides Sullivan Lake Airport, we’re all there is in terms of air transportation in Pend Oreille County,” Redinger says. Sullivan Lake Airport, located in the northeast corner of upper Pend Oreille County within the Colville National Forest, is managed by the United States Department of Agriculture – Forest Service. The Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation is developing Airport Layout Plans and Narrative Reports for 14 of the 16 State-Managed Airports located throughout Washington State and the Sullivan Lake Airport is one of them. The airport is about 15 miles south of the Canada Port of Entry on State Highway 31. Nearby communities include Metaline Falls, which is three miles mile away and Ione,

located 12 miles away. The airport is closed Oct. 1June 1 every winter. Neither the Ione Airport nor the Sullivan Lake Airport have air traffic towers. Pilots are on their own when taking off or landing. The 2009 Washington Long Term Air Transportation Study classifies the Sullivan Lake Airport as a “Rural Essential Airport.” The landing area is approximately 250 feet wide and 2,200 feet long with fences along the east and west borders of the airstrip. Airports like the one at Sullivan Lake may also be tactically located for emergency and firefighting access in mountainous or other remote areas. The airport is capable of supporting helicopter-based wild fire and emergency response operations and staging. Sullivan Lake State Airport, which is open to

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agement activities. WSDOT owns seven airports, leases one and operates eight under conditional use permits. Fourteen state-managed airports do not have a current Airport Layout Plans (ALP), other supporting drawings, or technical evaluations that Aviation Division staff can use to manage, plan,

maintain, develop and protect the airports, says Paul Wolf, State Airports Manager. “It’s something we are definitely looking for public feedback on, particularly

form pilots and people who utilize these airports,” says Wolf. Comments on the ALPs can be sent to Wolf at WolfP@wsdot.wa.gov or call 360-709-8034

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b r i e f ly Vendors sought for Spring Bazaar USK – The Usk Community Club is making plans for their Spring Bazaar, set for April 16. Vendors are welcome and can call Frances at 509-445-1223 or Barb at 509-445-1433. Lunch will be served from 11 a. m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Spring Bazaar, with door prizes given away every 30 minutes or less.

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Play opens Friday Sophia Petrie and Katrina Davis are playing hunters in the Pend Oreille Players production of “Little Red Riding Hood (and the Power Mutants).” The play, with third through sixth grade cast members, will open Friday, March 18 and continue to March 20. March 18 and 19 the show starts at 7 p.m. and March 20 at 3 p.m., at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S Union in Newport. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for students 18 and under. For information, call 509447-9900 or visit the website www.pendoreilleplayers.org

we e k ah ead Wednesday, March 16 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance

Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-9466131

NEWPORT - Broken Whistle returns to the Pend Oreille Playhouse Friday, April 15. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Broken Whistle is a young Celtic band from Eastern Washington. Using three fiddles, an upright bass, rich vocal harmonies, and a wide variety of acoustic instrument combinations, Broken Whistle shares the energetic beauty of the Celts with audiences everywhere. The band emphasizes the variety in Celtic music, from gentle traditional ballads, to sparkling contemporary reels, to compelling vocals. The band consists of David McGuire on guitar and whistles, Chris Reichert performing vocals and playing assorted strings, Kelcey Hanson on fiddle, Justus Morgan on bodhrán, and Ella Wilkinson, playing fiddle and bass. For more information, visit www.brokenwhistleband.com. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online at www. pendoreilleplayers.org or at the Playhouse at 236 S. Union, Newport, WA. For more information call the Playhouse at 509-447-9900.

Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River

Newport Youth: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW

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

Princess Tea Party at Cuter Theatre

Celebrate Recovery: 5:30 p.m. - 301 S. Third St., Oldtown

METALINE FALLS – There will be a princess themed tea party at the Cutter Theatre, 302 Park St., Saturday, April 23 at 11 a.m. Tickets are $15 and $7 for ages 12 and under. Reservations are required. Call 509 4664108 for more information.

Low-income spay/neuter clinic March 30 NEWPORT - With winter rapidly turning to spring, puppy and kitten season is right around the corner. To help stem this tide of unwanted pets, Pawsitive Outreach Spay/Neuter Alliance (POSNA) is sponsoring a clinic for low-income pet owners Wednesday, March 30, in partnership with the Spokane Humane Society. It costs $25 to spay or neuter any cat, with no extra charge if the cat happens to be in heat. Cats need to be at least two months old and weigh two pounds to be big enough for the surgery.Limited space is also available for dogs. Prices for dogs start at $40 for small males, and $45 for small females. Transportation to and from the clinic is provided at no extra cost. To book an appointment, call Cindy at 509 672-1427. Don’t delay, since spaces fill up fast. POSNA has been working diligently for years to reduce the unwanted pet population in the area. Hundreds of animals were spayed or neutered through their program in 2015 and they hope to surpass that number this year. Volunteers are always needed, from people to make phone calls to foster families, transporters and cat cuddlers at the shelter. Donations of carriers, bedding, quality cat food and unscented scoop litter are also needed for the rescued animals in their care as well as animals in need in the community. Monetary donations can be made at Mt. West Bank in Newport, or mailed to: POSNA, P.O. Box 1241, Newport, WA 99156. To donate or volunteer, call 509 671-1427.

Free Mosaic Lessons at Priest River Lamanna High School PRIEST RIVER – Parents of students enrolled in the 21st CCLC Afterschool Program are invited to three free classes on mosaics using colored glass pieces on March 22, 23 and 24, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Glass and glue will be provided. A three evening commitment is required to finish and grout a project. Make up classes will not be offered. Participants should find a small table top, glass in a frame, or a wooden base, 18 inches by 18 inches or smaller for their project. Thrift stores are good places to locate one of these items inexpensively. Call 208-448-1211 ext. 6 for details. Preregistration is required and classes are limited to eight people.

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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 Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Saturday, March 19 VFW Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. 112 Larch St., Priest River 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, March 20

Monday, March 21

Thursday, March 17

Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick

Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library

Blanchard Spinners: Blanchard Community Center

Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library

Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Blanchard Book Talk: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library

Tuesday, March 22

Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library Writers Group: 2 p.m. Create Arts Center

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for locations

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

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

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

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

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH

Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

CHURCH OF FAITH

Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

PM Davis Lake Grange: Noon - Davis Lake Grange

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

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

Spirit Lake Visions, Inc.: 7 p.m. - 5525 New Hampshire St., Spirit Lake

Friday, March 18

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

Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport

Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

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Wednesday, March 23 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St.,

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

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

Exchange student hosts sought LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. – ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with community high schools, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries, including Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy and Japan. ASSE students are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture while they practice their English. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available Rev. Russell Clark 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. “Jesus Youth Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com

The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. ASSE students are selected based on academics and personality, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests. To become an ASSE Host Family or to find out how to become involved with ASSE in the community, call the ASSE Western Regional Office at 1-800-733-2773 or go to www.host.asse.com to begin a host family application. Students are eager to learn about their American host family, so begin the process of welcoming a new son or daughter today. REAL LIFE NEWPORT

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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b r i e f ly Grizzlies back out in the field for boys’ soccer NEWPORT – Newport High School Varsity Boys’ Soccer kicked of their season with an away game at Clarkston High School, Monday, March 14 (see results in next week’s newspaper). The Grizzlies will face Deer Park in a home game at Ellersick Field Wednesday, March 16 at 4 p.m. This is followed by another away game at Ferris High School Saturday, March 19 at 1 p.m. Lewis and Clark High School of Spokane will go against the Grizzlies on their home turf Tuesday, March 22.

Cusick baseball, softball opens March 22 CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers baseball and softball teams are scheduled to see their first action of the year Tuesday, March 22, when they host Republic. The games start at 2 p.m.

Rangers begin track season with Ezra Gordon Invite SELKIRK – The Selkirk Rangers will have their first track meet at the Ezra Gordon Invitational at Colville High School Saturday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Spartans head to Riverside for softball season PRIEST RIVER - The Priest River Spartans softball team will start the season with a game at Riverside High School in a double header Tuesday, March 15 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.(see results next week’s in newspaper) Priest River will travel to McCall-Donnelly on Friday, March 18 for a game at 2 p.m.

Newport track hits the ground running at Dolphin Invite NEWPORT – The Newport High School Track Team will attempt to start the season off on the right foot Saturday, March 19 when they travel to West Valley High School in Spokane for the Dolphin Invite at 10:30 a.m.

Priest River boys busy PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River boys’ baseball team was scheduled to open their season Tuesday, March 15, hosting Riverside for doubleheader. The Spartans will play Colville at home Thursday, March 17, a game set to start at 4 p.m. They will take on Deer Park Saturday, March 19, another double header at home and will host Selkirk for Selkirk’s opening game Tuesday, March 22 at 2 p.m.

Priest River track gets underway Saturday LAPWAI - On Saturday, March 19 Priest River Lamanna High School track team will face off against a multiple opponents at the Central Idaho Invitational in Lapwai, Idaho. The meet starts at 10 a.m. and will feature varsity coed competitors.

NEWPORT – Little League baseball will be returning to Newport, with registration happening now. The Newport Youth Athletic Association helps to provide baseball and softball to area youth ages 6-14. “We will be part of official Little League from t-ball up and part of the Tri-County schedule,” said Angela Fleck of NYAA. Deer Park, Riverside and Springdale are part of the Tri-County. Sunday, March 20, from 1 -3 p.m., NYAA volunteers will be cleaning up the baseball fields. “We would appreciate any help we can get,” Fleck said. “Please bring rakes and gloves for pulling weeds.” Following the Field Clean Up, there will be a skills assessment and tryout for girls and boys ages seven and up who plan on playing. Athletes need to bring their mitt and be dressed to field and hit outside. All kids will make a team; this skills assessment will help the league to place them on the right level of team to help them best develop their skills, Fleck says. Practices will begin following Newport’s Spring Break. Fleck says she appreciates the City of Newport building new dugouts for the fields, as well as helping with field maintenance. Fleck says people can sign up for NYAA at Stratton Elementary School, Sadie Halstead Middle School or at the high school. Email baseballnyaa@gmail.com for information.

Courtesy photo|Lori Stratton

Tops in academics The Newport girls’ basketball team had the highest grade point average of any 1A girls’ team in the state, a 3.868. Pictured are coach Mike Frederick, Stephanie Huang, Madison Hofstee, Emily Hunt, Jalin Earl, Sammi Siemsen, Hadley Stratton, Lynda Walker, Audrey Price, Faith Rosen, Trystan Potter, Cydni Lewis and Julie Schoener.

Shed hunt responsibly to protect big game when looking for horns BOISE – As the winter months pass and spring approaches, many people suffering from cabin fever head to Idaho’s hills in search of the antlers big game animals have dropped. Antlers from deer, elk and moose are commonly found in areas where they spend the winter months. Typically, mule deer and moose shed in late December through March, and elk shed from mid-winter through April. Antler hunting, more commonly known as shed hunting, is a fun activity and can be done year round, and no permit is needed. All a person needs is a desire to hike the steep hills and a willingness to endure the everchanging weather of Idaho. While there are no seasons or rules directly related to shed hunting in Idaho, unfortunately, many take to the field to gather antlers during the

worst time of the year for the animals. “Wintering big game animals are very susceptible to any kind of disturbance whether it is from passing motorists, domestic dogs or shed hunters in late winter and early spring,” said Daryl Meints, Fish and Game wildlife manager based in Jerome. “There’s growing concern over shed hunters putting additional stress on wintering big game in many areas of the state.” At this time of year deer and elk are relying solely on their body reserves and what little they can get from surrounding vegetation. Any extra movement an animal makes costs energy that depletes the little energy it has left. Energy depletion can lead to sickness and oftentimes death, especially for fawns and calves at this critical time of year. Shed hunters can alleviate potential

negative impacts by following some simple steps while still enjoying their sport Don’t disturb big game animals. Human presence alone is enough to cause animals to move and act differently than they would have without that disturbance. Like all outdoor recreationists, antler hunters must secure landowner permission to cross or look for antlers on private land. Park and walk. Do not take motorized vehicles off designated roads and trails. Not only is off-road travel illegal in most areas, but substantial fines are issued to those that don’t follow the laws. Keep dogs under your control. To deer and elk, a dog is a predator and the impacts of free-running dogs on wintering game can be substantial. Remember, it is illegal to allow dogs to chase or harass deer and elk.

Selkirk open softball, baseball season March 22 IONE – The Selkirk boys baseball and girls softball season will start Tuesday, March 22.

The boys will travel to Priest River for a doubleheader that starts at 2 p.m.

The girls will go to Chewelah, also for a doubleheader that starts at 2 p.m.

s p o rt s s c o r e b o a r d Golden Girls Stateline Girls

BOWLING Thursday, March 3 Thursday Niters Newby’s 57 Northwest Renovations 51 Diesel Dawgs 49 Wilkinson Rentals 47.5 Gutter Gang 44 Plain Nasty’s 43 King Pins 42 Family Ties 38 Team 10 32 Enforcers 35.5

39 45 47 48.5 52 53 26 42 36 60.5

High Scratch Game: Family Ties 819. High scratch series team: Family Ties 2,343. High handicap team game: Family Ties 904. High handicap team series: Family Ties 2,598. High scratch game: Rob Campbell 255, Diane Campbell 188. High scratch series: Rob Campbell 690, Diane Campbell 527. High handicap game: Randy Edgar 268, Joann Dalebout 243. High handicap series: Brian Cambell 670, Joann Dalebout 683. Split conversions: Jan Edgar 3-6-8-10 and 2-7. Kendra Dodge 5-6.

Wednesday, March 9 Lucky Ladies My Favorite Things 62 Country Lane Sparklers 56.5 Country Lane 54.5 Morning Glories 54.5

46 51.5 53.5 53.5

49 59 47.5 60.5

High game scratch: Laura O’Brien 212. High game handicap: Lennie Miller 244. High series scratch: Laura O’Brien 544. High series handicap: Marcia York 624. High team game scratch: Morning Glories 628. High team game handicap: Morning Glories 823. High team series scratch: Country Lane Sparklers 1,751. High team series handicap: Country Lane Sparklers 2,354. Converted splits Sharon Smith 3-10, Esther Wilkingson 5-10, Pat Shields 5-6, Lennie Miller 5-6, Laura O’Brien 2-10, Debbie Hilzer 4-5, Marcia York 9-10, 5-10, Sharon Clark 6-7.

Thursday, March 10 Thursday Niters Newby’s 59 Northwest Renovations 52 Diesel Dawgs 52 Wilkinson Rentals 47.5 Plain Nasty’s 47 Gutter Gang 44 King Pins 44 Family Ties 42 Team 10 33 Enforcers 36.5

41 48 48 52.5 53 56 28 42 39 63.5

High Scratch Game: Family Ties 794. High scratch series team: Family Ties 2,278. High handicap team game: Family Ties 880. High handicap team series: Family Ties 2,536. High scratch game: Jim Goss 295, Diane Campbell 171.

High scratch series: Ned Florea 732, Diane Campbell 487. High handicap game: Ned Florea 295, Joann Dalebout 243. Converted splits: James Radan 2-10, Sharon Smith 6-7-10, Jan Edgar 3-8-10, Ralph LeGrand 4-5-7. High handicap series: Brian Cambell 670, Joann Dalebout 683.

Friday, March 11 Friday Night Leftovers TEAM Timber Room Party of Four O.K. Lanes Knights Realty Gutter Gang EZ-Rider Pooch Parlor Nifty Fifty King Pin

Other reminders: Antler hunters can only lawfully possess antlers that are shed naturally from big game, from animals that have died of natural causes or from a road kill as long as the person completes the self-issued Salvage Permit available at https://idfg.idaho. gov/species/roadkill. The horns of bighorn sheep that have died of natural causes may be recovered, but may not be sold, bartered or transferred to another person without a permit from Fish and Game. Bighorn sheep horns must be permanently marked with a metal pin at an Idaho Fish and Game regional office within 30 days of recovery.

Newport boys open baseball season at home NEWPORT – The Newport boys’ baseball team will open their season with two home games this week – weather permitting. They were scheduled to host Deer Park Tuesday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, the

High Scratch Game Team: Timber Room 744. High Handicap Game Team: Party of Four 902. High Scratch Series Team: Timber Room 2228. High Handicap Series Team: Party of Four 2542. High Scratch Games: Men: Glenn Miller 214. High Handicap Games Men: Ned Florea 235. Women: Pat Shields 197. Women: Evie Logan 229. High Scratch Series Men: Jim Hudson 583. High Handicap Series Men: Glenn Miller 681. Women: Jen Hudson 524. Women: Pat Shields 657. Converted Splits: Sharon Smith 9-10, Mia Doughty 5-7, Judy Gregonis 6-9-7, Shelby Thomas 2-4-10, Jim Loveridge 3-6-7-10.

Grizzlies will play Royal High School, another home game, at 3 p.m.The following week, The Grizzlies open their Northeast A League season with a home game with Medical Lake Tuesday, March 22, at 4 p.m.

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Tuesday, March 22

Newport Boys Baseball vs. Royal High School: 3 p.m. – Newport Newport Girls Softball vs. Royal High School: 3 p.m. – Newport Priest River Boys Baseball vs. Colville: 4 p.m. – Priest River

Saturday, March 19 WON LOST 71 29 58.5 41.5 57 43 54 46 49 51 49 51 48.5 51.5 45 51 39 61

Newport Girls Softball vs. Deer Park: 4 p.m. – Newport Newport Boys Baseball vs. Medical Lake: 3 p.m. – Newport Cusick Boys Baseball vs. Republic: 2 p.m. – Cusick Cusick Girls Softball vs. Republic: 2 p.m. – Cusick

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

Priest River Boys Baseball vs. Selkirk: 2 p.m. – Priest River

Newport Track Dolphin Invite: 10:30 a.m. - Spokane

Selkirk Girls Softball vs. Chewelah: 2 p.m. – Chewelah

Priest River Boys Baseball vs. Deer Park: 1 p.m. – Priest River Priest River Track Central Idaho Invitational: 10 a.m. - Lapwai

Saturday, March 26 Selkirk Track Ezra Gordon Invitational: 10:30 a.m. - Colville

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here were dozens of excited kids pulling parents, grandparents and older siblings along as they tried to take in as much of the Stratton Elementary School Carnival as possible Wednesday, March 9. One of the most anticipated events of the year, the carnival serves as a fundraiser for the Newport school. This year more than $2,000 was raised, which will go towards more technology in the classrooms.

Photos by Don Gronning

Lola Whitehouse takes a turn at miniature golf while former Stratton teacher, now Newport High School Teacher, Curt Rowsey, looks on.

This young man was having fun in the bouncy house.

Michelle Hastings spins some cotton candy.

Third grade teacher Suzi Gamma paints fingernails for a young customer.

These two girls were fascinated with the balloon animals being created. Big sis Maddlin Lambright, far right, looks on with her little sister. In the background are Yerson and Yaritza Solis.

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and live in the District, instead of visiting the Spokane area a few times a year. Cathy McMorris Rodgers votes straight along Republican lines and does very little to help our people. Instead, her recent activities include cavorting with the rich and powerful at a weekend retreat at Sea Island, Ga., sponsored by the American Enterprise Institute, and voting to protect corporations like Monsanto from lawsuits, such as the one the City of Spokane has filed concerning the illegal dumping of PCB’s in the Spokane River. This coming fall, it is time to remove her from office, and vote for a real representative that cares about the people of Spokane and District 5, Joe Pakootas. He lives here, his family lives here, and he will advocate for the people. Vote for Joe Pakootas, Democrat. The absent McMorris Rodgers has lost touch with our people. She has represented us too long in Congress (12 years) with minimal results. Nancy Street Cheney

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FBI says they can’t adequately screen refugees To the editor, It has been said, “The emptiest barrel makes the most noise.” Pete Scobby always does his best to prove that saying to be true. Pete suggested the county ignore roads and work on meaningless resolutions dealing with “refugees” from the Middle East (“Not falling for Muslim scare,” Miner March 9). One has to look no further than France, Germany, England, Sweden, Norway and elsewhere where large numbers of Middle East “refugees” are to see the results of the host countries generosity. What makes you think it will be any different here should we follow in the footsteps of Europe? Mass rapes, beatings, beheadings, killings by terrorists are everyday happenings. None are so blind as those that will not see, Pete, and obviously you will not see as your left wing Socialist political views have you blinded. Your point is you will not fall for the “Muslim scare?” Fine, put your head in the sand; ignore San Bernardino, the Fort Hood shooting, 9-11, the Oklahoma beheading, the New Year gang rapes in Germany, the terrorist attack in Paris, the Navy ship Cole attack, and on and on ad nauseum. The only justifiable point you made is that U.S. failed policies brought this about. Yes, and your hero Obama is at the head of the line when it comes to getting credit for it. The FBI and

the Dept. of Homeland Security have repeatedly stated, “we do not have the ability to screen (vet) the refugees” to weed out terrorists. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result ... ‘nuff said. John F. Weyant Priest River

Reading is valuable To the editor, My response is to Sophia Aldous’s March 2 column about reading for fun and I couldn’t agree more. Perhaps for youth ages 13 to 17 a reason many don’t read for fun is that they’re now in middle/senior high school, and have to read topics that teachers assign, which aren’t always fun. But finding a good book to read was taught to me at an equally early age and I enjoy reading for fun now. I’ve read thousands of books over the years since. As you’ve mentioned, the book is usually better than the movie and I couldn’t agree more. A movie is a compacted version of the book. While many bookrelated movies have gone forward towards being great movies, there’s still content in the book that wasn’t featured in the movie of the same title. What’s the best place to find a good book? Why your local library, of course. My well-educated parents taught me about libraries back in the day and I’ve regularly used the local one wherever I’ve lived. Being a retired veteran there’s not much room in the budget for a new bookstore book. However, I

To the editor, Cathy McMorris Rodgers wrote in a recent fund raising letter stating, “I’m tired of America drifting backwards.” I would ask then: Why has she voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) so many times without offering an improved alternative? Why did she vote to delay improving water 311 W. Walnut ally Locally quality (HR 1644) when Newport, N WA d Owned (509) 447-3933 & Operated drinkable water is a dwindling resource? Same Perfection Tire Quality Service Why did she vote ip h rs e n w Stop in and say “Hi” against equal pay for New O w e N women (S 181)? & nt Why did she and her Manageme cohorts cost us taxpayers millions in the Ted Cruz sponsored government PLAN AHEAD shutdown? Studded tires must be Why do she and fellow off by March 31 Republicans complain about budget cuts they brought on by not honoring previously approved spending (not raising the debt limit)? Cathy, I recommend you quickly apply for a lobbyist’s position. WHEN YOU BUY Let’s vote Joe Pakootas March 1 through April 15 A NEW SET OF 4 in and Cathy out. QUALIFYING TIRES Rewards delivered by mail. Lawrence Turner Newport

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can read whatever I wish at the library for no charge, unless it’s a late fee. Even our local newspaper is worthy of reading and I glean much information from it weekly. I, too, am an oath keeper, although I don’t belong to any organization with that title. Yet with over 20 plus years of active service there were many oaths, which I have kept, and will keep. I enjoy reading the Viewpoint as well; however the only letter to the editor writer I won’t read is Pete Scobby. They’re not worth my time.

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obituari es John Truman Andrew Swenson Newport

John passed away in Newport on March 12. He was 76. He was born in Caledonia, Minn., in 1939. John’s Swenson parents were Arvid and Dorothy Swenson. His siblings were Amos, Lloyd, Ellwood, Donnie, and Dorothy, who died at a very young age. John grew up on farms in Badger and Peterson, Minn. John attended grade school in a one-room schoolhouse taught by his aunt. He attended high school at Peterson, Minn. Upon graduation he attended the Great Northern Telegraph School in Minneapolis. Upon graduation there he came out west to accept a job in Browning, Mont. The adventure would lead him over the next several years to work in depots at East Glacier, Libby, Troy, Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, Spokane, amongst others, ending up at the Newport Depot. He would later leave the railroad and venture into the trash disposal business, lumber industry, and finished up working for several years at Newport Equipment which he thoroughly enjoyed. John would marry Ann Groom in 1972. Along with this marriage came four stepchildren and later several grandchildren who would affectionately call him Papa John. John was involved in the Rodeo Association, Democrat Party, Park Board, Davis Lake Grange, and Eagles. He was a lifelong member of the American Lutheran Church. John was predeceased by his wife, parents, and all his siblings. He is survived by his four step children: Kim (Leroy) Bishop of Newport, Kayrene (Craig) Beers of Pilot Rock, Ore., Curt (Lisa) Kelling of Lakeside, Ore., and Steve Groom of Newport. He is also survived by all his grandchildren: Bryce Bishop, Blake Bishop, Cassy Slippy, Kelsey Beers, Kiona Kelling, Kyle Groom, and Sean Groom. John also was blessed with two great grandchildren, Ella Slippy and Grant Slippy. A graveside service will be held at the Newport Cemetery Saturday, March 19, at 11 a.m. In leau of flowers, his wish was to have donations made to the Newport Rodeo Association at Mountain West Bank. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermanknapp.com

Brent Eugene Blankenship Brent Eugene Blankenship passed away Jan. 14. A military service was held at Medical Lake Washington Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery. He was 63 years old. His career was being proud to have served in the Army and Washington Air National Guard. He was a Vietnam veteran and had served three more deployments during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He retired as Master Sergeant with 25 years service. He worked in local sawmills, had been a long haul trucker and worked five years in the old fields

of Montana and North Dakota. Brent had always enjoyed traveling, but especially seeing family when he returned home. He is survived by his wife, Bernetta; his father, Roger Salow (sp) of Calif., a daughter, Molly (Brian) Widing; stepchildren Tony (Brandy) Griesemer, Teresa (Tom) Dial, Paula Griesemer, Dan (Chandra) Griesemer, Jeff (Adriana) Griesemer and Mike Griesemer; grandchildren, Justin (McKenzie) Dial, Allysa Dial, Dylan Griesemer, James and Aurora Griesemer, Gavin, Anden and Ava Griesemer; a sister Val (Chris) of Texas, daughter Jade Blakenship and brother Kent Blankenship. He shared his love of firearms with Jeff and Dan. Always a conversation at hand, he was especially proud of Paula and Allysa joining the Air Force as careers. Family days and holidays were spent with sisterin-laws Marietle (Jerry) Cook, Susan (Don) Houk, Heidi Kellams, Kathy (Cliff) White, brother-in-law Norbert (Corky) Velder. He was proud of son-inlaw Brian and his large family. They enjoyed several camping expeditions and fishing trips. We miss you.

Ronald Bergerson Newport

Ronald Bergerson passed away March 3. He was 63. He was born Sept. 27, 1954, in Miles City, Mont., to Bruce and Bergerson Geraldine Bergerson. He moved to Newport in 1988. He was a truck driver and carpenter by trade and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Linda, of Newport; three daughters and their husbands, Jaimie (Adam) Wise of Post Falls, Carie (Weldon) Stanton of Post Falls and Jenifer (Jason) Robinson; four grandchildren, Connor, Cortney, Hetaya and Wesley. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Linda McNurlin. There will be a memorial get together at the Visitor’s Center, formerly called the Rotary Building, at 68 Old Diamond Mill Road in Oldtown, Saturday, March 19, at 3 p.m.

Martha Ellen Olson Newport

Martha Ellen Olson, a resident of Newport for 43-years, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, in Olson Newport. She was 90-yearsold. Martha worked in the kitchen at Newport Hospital for many years until she retired. She loved bowling and living life in Newport. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, John Olson, and three children: Deo, Dorn, and Ken. She is survived by her siblings, Veryl and Ida Cross, Betty and Dick Lutz, Ralph Cross, Nancy Manza, and Ray Duey; grandchildren, John Martin, Paty Martin, Dena Ford, Craig Drucker, Richard Martin, and Crystal Martin; great grandchildren; Aaron and Andrew Martin, Thomas Ford and Lisa Mohr, Richard Ford, Michael and Beth Fisher, great-greatgrandchild Liam Fisher

and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She had so many friends that rounded out her life. Martha was a wonderful painter and shared her paintings with all of

her loved ones. We are blessed to have had such an amazing woman to lead our family through her wonderful life and now an angel to watch over us. RIP, MEO.

Those that wish to attend her services meet at 305 South Warren Ave., at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19, with graveside services at 2 p.m. at Newport Cemetery. Sherman-Knapp Funeral

Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermanknapp.com See Obituaries, 8B

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 7 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Pease Rd. ANIMAL NOISE: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of neighbor’s dog barking constantly

Rd., report that vehicle on fire is unoccupied. FRAUD: W. 7th St., report that estranged husband opened account in her name. FOUND PROPERTY: Southshore Diamond Lake, found jet ski on beach. ARREST: Christina R. Price, 25, of Metaline Falls arrested on local warrant STRUCTURE FIRE: Pend Oreille Blvd., complainant reports seeing flames from porch of residence across river white house with red trim. HARASSMENT: Orion Lane, complainant wants to speak to deputy regarding texts he received.

Wednesday, March 9 SUSPICIOUS CIRCMSTANCES: S. Cass Ave., complainant reports suspicious envelope stuck in doorjamb. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Coyote Trail, report of a black Isuzu trooper parked on the side of the road with one subject sitting inside. VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

CIVIL: Newport, complainant reports selling a phone online and not receiving payment.

RECOVERED VEHICLE: Scotia Rd., report of a located stolen vehicle during paper service.

SUSPICIOUS CIURCUMSTANCES: LeClerc Rd. N.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: LeClerc Rd S., complainant reports subjects at brother’s residence, not sure who they are.

DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED: S. Scott Ave. JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Scott Ave., Newport, report of 17-year-old male out of control. ACCIDENT: Spring Valley, report of vehicle non-injury accident TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights DISTURBANCE: N. 5th Ave., Newport DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Calispel St., Newport

ERRATIC DRIVER: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of erratic driver

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Larch St., report of large white dog acting aggressive in the area. TRESPASSING: Milan Farm Rd., Elk DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: W. 6th DRUG INFORMATION: W. Kelly Drive, report of possible drug activity at this location. SEX OFFENSE: Newport area

Friday, March 11 ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. S., report of llamas loose near roadway. JUVENILE PROBLEM: Monumental Way SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a female screaming. ARREST: Justin Dwight Dobson, 29, of Newport arrested on local warrants. HARASSMENT: Jorgens Rd., known person texting complainant and harassing her. THEFT: 2nd Ave., complainant reports female stole his credit card and used it in Spokane. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of south bound lane blocked by mudslide. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Driskill Rd., report of vehicle at end of driveway pulled in to complainant’s yard.

Saturday, March 12 TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd N., landslide completely blocking both lanes.

VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

ARREST: Tony Arnell Williams, 35, of Spokane arrested on detainment.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Phay Rd., report of 16-year-old female assaulted a worker.

ARREST: Walnut St., Ricky Dean Davis, 54, of Newport arrested for possession of a controlled substance, assault in the 4th, and shoplifting.

VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

lambs. HARASSMENT: W. 6th SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Southshore Diamond Lake ERRATIC DRIVER: Northshore Diamond Lake SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. Washington Ave. JUNK VEHICLE: Hwy. 20 THEFT: Allen Rd., cold report of theft THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ARREST: Dennis A. Fisher, 19, of Newport arrested on three local warrants. THREATENING: N. Newport Ave., report that male threatened to kill complainant at approximately 5:30 p.m. today. VEHICLE PROWL: 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights West Bonner County

Monday, March 7 BURGLARY: Curtis Creek Road, Priest River TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Chad Schwartz, 41, of Priest River was cited and released for failure to have a current and valid drivers license in the area of Highway 2 and Osprey Lane. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Paisley Rd., Spirit Lake FRAUD: E. 4th St., Oldtown CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Timothy Saterfiel, 23, of Oldtown was cited for misdemeanor possession of marijuana and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia in the 200 block of E. 4th St. South, Oldtown

Tuesday, March 8 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, Priest River

Wednesday, March 8 MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Eastside Rd., Priest River

THREATENING: Blackwell St., complainant reports his son is so mad he might shoot up business.

MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: Jorgens Rd.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES: Bandy Rd., Priest River

BURGLARY: LeClerc Rd S., report of cabin broken into over last two weeks

ARREST: Judy Lipari, 66, of Priest River, was arrested for domestic battery.

HARASSMENT: Reynolds Creek Rd., complainant reports receiving threatening messages from subject

ARREST: Indian Creek Rd., Robert L. Burt,73, of Newport arrested on failure to appear in court.

THREATENING: West Jackson Ave., Priest River

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211, report of white 2000 Toyota pickup went off road and hit power pole, unknown injuries.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of child crying in the area

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Walnut St., Newport

VIOLATION OF ORDER: LeClerc Rd N.

ACCIDENT: Usk Bridge, report of vehicle parked by store had hit the bridge about an hour ago and did damage to bridge and front end of vehicle.

TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, subject cited and released for trespassing.

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

THEFT: Hwy. 2, report of theft

Thursday, March 10 FOUND PROPERTY: Riverbend Loop

ARREST: Hwy. 31, Jamie Leanne Hummell, 32, of Ione arrested for DUI.

ARREST: Jessica Lynn Steele, Jessica Lynn, 30, of Spokane arrested on Department of Corrections detainor. NOISE COMPLAINT: Copper Landing ARREST: Dean Charles Smith, 47, of Oldtown arrested for driving with license suspended and violation of a harassment order.

Tuesday, March 8 POSSIBLE FIRE: E. 5th St., report of worker at gas station opened door and saw faint smoke inside building.

HARASSMENT: Main St., complainant reports a known subject has driven by his place in a blue Suburban at least three times in the last five minutes yelling at him. MALICIIOUS MISCHEIF: Rusho Lane, complainant reports they had fifth wheel at the above location since October; went to pick it up and found it had been damaged. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: LeClerc Rd. N., report of black SUV parked by childcare center said to have a gun sitting in it. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: N. Newport Ave., Newport, report of vehicle parked in handicap spot without placard, ongoing problem. VEHICLE FIRE: Rocky Gorge

DISTURBANCE: Cemetery, report of female in the cemetery out of control DISTURBANCE: Hwy. 2 VIOLATION OF ORDER: W. Walnut St., report of male violating court order ARREST: Alexander Benjamin Hankins, 30, of Colville was booked and released for possession of drug paraphernalia and second degree trespassing. ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of a bassett hound running loose. DECEASED PERSON: Hwy. 2 WANTED PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Monumental Way

DRUGS: S. Garden Ave., report of inmate with drugs WEAPON OFFENSE: W. Kelly Drive, report of male pulling gun on complainant. Arrest: Corey Michael Simonetta, 47, Newport arrested for contraband, jumping bail and remanded form court.

Sunday, March 13 WANTED PERSONS: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of two juvenile arrests on warrants. BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, report of residence and shop broke into again. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Sullivan Lake Rd., report of two dogs coming onto property and killing one of complainant’s

Thursday, March 10 ACCIDENT UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 57, Priest River RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Gregory St., Priest River ARREST: Timothy Swann, 30, of Oldtown was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without privileges and second offense driving without liability insurance.

Friday, March 11 MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERY: Hwy. 2, Priest River SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES/PERSON: Morning Star Mountain Rd., Priest River MISSING PERSON: Gregory Street, Priest River JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hoodoo Loop

Saturday, March 12 BANK ROBBERY ALARM: 5513 Hwy. 2, Priest River SUSPICIOUS CIRCUSMTANCES/PERSON: Doris Lane, Oldtown BUSINESS/RESIDENTIAL ALARM: N. Indian Creek Rd., Coolin

Sunday, March 13 No reportable incidents.

pu blic m e eti ngs Wednesday, March 16 Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. - Ione Community Center Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. Dalkena Fire Station

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Monday, March 21 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse Selkirk School Board: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room Newport City Council: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall

Newport School Board: 5 p.m. - District Office Pend Oreille Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Pend Oreille County Republican Central Committee: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

Pend Oreille County Republican Party: 7-8:30 p.m. - American Legion, Cusick

Wednesday, March 23 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

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

Thursday, March 17

Pend Oreille Fire District No. 8 Board: 7 p.m. - Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads

Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint

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

South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue: 7 p.m. - Station 31, 325272 Highway 2, Diamond

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

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

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Continued from 7B offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?we bListAction=search&searchstate=W A&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http:// nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on March 25, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Pend Oreille County Superior Courthouse. main entrance, 229 S. Garden Avenue, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: ALL OF LOT 2 AND LOT 3, EXCEPT THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF THEREOF, BLOCK 7, SCOTT’S SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF NEWPORT, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON APN: 453124-55-0015 More commonly known its: 207 S SCOTT AVE, NEW-

PORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated May 24, 2004, recorded June 2, 2004, under Auditor’s File No. 20040275313, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Bradley Langley and Peggy Langley, husband and wife, as Grantor, to TRANSNATION TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2004-R7 under an Assignment recorded on February 13, 2009 under Auditor’s File 20090300590 in the official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the

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following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Payments $2,197.18 Suspense Balance $-0.08 Interest Due $6,228.02 Escrow Payments $1,594.80 Grand Total $10,019.92 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $76,725.86, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute V. The abovedescribed real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on March 25, 2016 The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by March 14, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before March 14, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), the defaults as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must

be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified check from a state or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after March 14, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances. If any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Bradley Langley 207 S. SCOTT AVE NEWPORT, WA 99156 Occupant 207 S. SCOTT AVE NEWPORT, WA 99156 Peggy Langley 207 S. SCOTT AVE NEWPORT, WA 99156 by both first-class and certified mail on October 2, 2015, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Continued on 9B

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Jace Michael Treetop Cusick

Jace was born March 12 and left us the same day. Our precious angel will always be in hearts, but never forgotten by his mother, LaRae Meshell and father, Shay Treetop; his sisters Shyla Meshell, Allie Jaie (Tiny) Treetop, Kaydee Treetop, Alliannah Treetop, Kanahlee Treetop, Hazel Treetop; his brothers Nathan Whitford, Khayden Treetop, and Javenlee Treetop; Great-Grandfather the late Hy Nick and GreatGrandmother Katie Nick;

Paternal Grandfather, Mike Treetop and paternal Grandmother, the late Alwin Treetop; maternal Grandfather the late Welsey Meshell and maternal Grandmother Marilyn, McGillis; his aunts Adelaide (Brandi) McGillis, Miranda (Sean) Mesteth, Cheyenne Meshell, Michelle Treetop, and Terri Finley; Uncle Louis (Mariah) Nick and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermanknapp.com

Sewage spills into the Columbia River TRAIL, B.C. – Recent high rainfall and snowmelt were the cause of more than a million gallons of sewage effluent flowing into the Columbia River from the Trail B.C. wastewater system, according to the Northeast Tri County Health District, who said in a press release that they were notified of the discharge March 8. Smaller quantities of raw sewage have also been discharged into the river system from overflows within the sewage collection system.

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Continued from 8B Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. To access sale information, please go to salestrack.tdsf.com or call the automated sales line at; 888—988-6736. Dated: November 6, 2015 North Cascade Trustee Services Inc., Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By Tayln Schalow Authorized Signatory 801 Second Avenue, Suite 600 Seattle, Washington 98104 Telephone 1-855-676-9686 Tac#989057 Pub dates: 02/24/16, 03/16/16 Published in The Newport Miner on February 24 and March 16, 2016. (4, 7) ____________________________ 201681 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Per RCW 35.77.010, the CITY OF NEWPORT will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. at its regular scheduled Council Meeting on March 21, 2016, in Council Chambers located at 200 S. Washington, Newport, Washington on the proposed Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. City Council Newport, WA Nickole Schutte City Clerk / Treas. Published in the Newport Miner on March 9 and 16, 2016. (6-2)

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201684 PUBLIC NOTICE The annual meeting of the Metaline Falls Community Hospital Association will be held at the Selkirk High School Music Room on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Kelly Curtiss, President Metaline Falls Community Hospital Association Published in The Newport Miner on March 9 and 16, 2016. (6-2) ____________________________ 201671 PUBLIC NOTICE The Selkirk School District Board of Directors will hold their March Regular Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, March 28, 2016 at Selkirk Middle and High School Music Room. Nancy Lotze, Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors Published in The Newport Miner on March 16, 2016. (7) ___________________________ 201691 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille Conservation District Board of Supervisors hereby informs the voting public that the incumbent has been reelected to the currently open seat by reason of being the only person filing for the position by the filing deadline. Therefore, no poll site, absentee balloting or mail balloting will be performed pursuant to WAC 135-110-370. For further information, please contact the District at 509.447.1155. Published in The Newport Miner on March 16 and 23, 2016. (7-2) ___________________________

Given a forecast of more rains to come, it is likely that wastewater system will continue to exceed the discharge limit in the near term, according to Samuel Artzis, M.D., Health Officer for the Northeast Tri County Health District. Current flows of approximately 486,000 gallons per second in the Columbia River near the International Boundary will help dilute the impact, says Dr. Artzis. The Columbia River enters Washington State approximately six miles

north of the community of Northport. “While these kinds of wastewater discharge exceedances will move through the river system quickly, Northeast Tri County Health District recommends river users exercise caution if they are in contact with river water in the area near the border,” says Dr. Artzis. For additional information, contact the Northeast Tri County Health District Environmental Health office at (509) 684-2262.

201695 PUBLIC NOTICE N otice of A pplication Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on March 14th, 2016, receive a complete application from Paul Kehoe requesting a variance from the Pend Oreille County Building Regulations (Chapter XX.84), to remodel (addition) an existing home that was damaged during a storm. The Pend Oreille County building regulations require all structures to be placed/ constructed at least 5 feet from side property lines. LOCATION: 50 UNION AVENUE PARCEL #44313651-9010; Within Sec. 36, TWN. 31, R44E, WM. Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Community Development Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted to the County no later than 4:30 PM March 31st, 2016 after which an administrative decision will be made the County Community Development Director. Dated: March 14, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on March 16, 2016. (7) ___________________________ 201694 PUBLIC NOTICE PEND OREILLE COUNTY PARKS RFQ LOGGING & HAULING SERVICES – 2016 TIMBER SALE Pend Oreille County Parks is soliciting quotes from certified logging contractors to perform logging and hauling services on a 60-acre timber sale within Rustler’s Gulch Recreation Area and Pend Oreille County Park. The sale consists

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201690 PUBLIC NOTICE NOI – The POC Weed Board Seeks NPDES Coverage Pend Oreille County Weed Board, 509-447-2402, is seeking coverage under the NPDES Waste Discharge General Permit for aquatic plant and algae management. Bead, (5 acres, dispersed at isolated sites along littoral zone), Campbell Pond (2.67 acres, dispersed along littoral zone), Davis (35 acres, dispersed along littoral zone), Diamond (15 acres, dispersed at isolated sites along littoral zone), Horseshoe (15 acres, dispersed at isolated sites along littoral zone), Sacheen (25 acres, dispersed at isolated sites along littoral zone) and Wilderness Lakes (15 acres, dispersed at isolated sites along littoral zone) and the Pend Oreille River (60 acres in total at Arthur’s Tranquil Acres, Beehive Lane and lots to north, Copeland’s Addition, Dalkena, Grant’s Cove, Gregg’s Rd, Levitch Road, Lost Creek development, McInnis Rd, Riverbend, Riverview Blvd, Skookum Rendezvous, Stanley Rd, Sunrise Beach and lots north to Dalkena, Sunset Blvd, Tiger Inlet North and South, Waterbury Lane and Westshore Drive. All areas may be treated to control aquatic weeds and algae growth between May 15, 2016 and September 30, 2021. The chemicals planned for use are: 2,4-D, Amine and Esther, Triclopyr TEA, Fluridone, Glyphosate, Diquat and Endothall. The total treatment areas will not exceed 175 acres. Any person desiring to present their views to the Department of Ecology regarding this application must do so in writing within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice (3/23 /2016). Comments must be submitted to the Department of Ecology. Any person interested in the Department’s action on the application may notify the Department of their interest within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Submit comments to: Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7600 Attn: Water Quality Program, Aquatic Pesticide Permit Manager Email: jonathan.jennings@ecy.wa.gov Telephone: 360-407-6283 The chemicals planned for use have varying use restrictions, please refer to the table below: Herbicide Active Ingredient Drinking Water Irrigation Fishing Swimming Aqua-Kleen Butoxyethyl ester of 2,4-D 21 days or 70 ppb 21 days or 100 ppb None 24 hours Aquathol K Endothall 0.1 ppb 0-25 days None 24 hour advisory DMA-4-IVM 2,4-D Amine 21 days or 70 ppb 21 days or 100 ppb None 24 hour advisory Navigate Butoxyethyl ester of 2,4-D 21 days or 70 ppb 21 days or 100 ppb None 24 hours Renovate Triclopyr 0.3 ppb 120 days or 0.9 ppb None 24 hour advisory Reward Diquat bromide 10 days 3-5 days None 24 hour advisory Sonar Fluridone 6-20 ppb 4-14 days or 9 ppb None 24 hour advisory Any water use restrictions and or advisories will be posted near the treatment areas along the private shoreline and public access points. Copies of the application are available by calling the Water Quality Program, Aquatic Pesticide Permit Coordinator at 360-407-6283. Persons with legal water rights should contact the applicant if this coverage will result in a restriction of these rights. Permittees are required to provide an alternative water supply during treatment. Copies of the application are available by contacting the Aquatic Pesticide Permit Manager. Published in The Newport Miner on March 16 and 23, 2016. (7-2)