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Teen sentenced for threatening school

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – A 15-year-old Newport boy was found guilty of harassment threats to kill following a fivehour trial Tuesday, March 20, before Pend Oreille County Superior Court Commissioner Phil Van de Veer.

Van de Veer issued his written verdict Friday, March 23.

“It is unfortunate that this matter must be decided exclusively in the criminal context,” Van de Veer wrote in his nine-page ruling. “However, the threat to society with the potential for loss of life without effective response warrants a criminal solution.”

He found Joseph H. Akai guilty of the class C felony and sentenced him to 29 days in juvenile detention.

He also issued a no-contact order with Newport schools. Thirty days was the maximum sentence available. Since Akai had been held at Martin Hall since his arrest Feb. 22, he was released. He was going to be released no matter what, according to prosecuting attorney Gregg Hicks.

“Thirty days is as long as we can hold them,” Hicks said. Hicks also said juveniles can’t have jury trials.

According to the findings in Van de Veer’s ruling, Akai made a series of threats in an email exchange with his girlfriend over a 35-minute period Jan. 31. “i am so (expletive) (expletive) im about to kill half the (expletive) people in this (expletive) office,” he wrote.

He was in in-school detention after a Newport High School student reported to school authorities he had a gun. Akai was put in detention while school officials investigated. The investigation revealed Akai had not brought a gun to school. It was while he was in detention that he wrote the emails.

Weeks later the emails were found. They were sent from a school computer. The district’s technology director conducts random searches of email using key words such as “gun, knife, kill, drunk, depression,” and Feb. 22 he found Akai’s emails during one such search.

He reported the emails to the school principal, Troy Whittle, who notified the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s SEE STUDENT, 2A

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Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter attorney Norman Semanko told Pend Oreille County commissioners Monday that there were problems with the transfer of public land from the county to PUD to HiTest. Semanko recommended undoing the transfer.

Public land sale to HiTest proper, PUD, county officials say

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Opponents to the HiTest silicon smelter proposed to be located about a mile south of Newport on the Idaho state line, have long questioned whether the selling of the publically owned lands was done openly and properly.

“The public deserves to know what our public officials have been up to,” wrote Michael Naylor, board member of the Citizens Against the Newport Silicon

Smelter (CANSS), in a post pinned high on the CANSS group Facebook page. The post included an April 25, 2017, letter of intent from the Pend Oreille PUD to HiTest to sell the property. “It is very sad when our public officials go out of their way to keep things from the public and make back room deals selling public’s land and using public money,” Naylor wrote.

CANSS attorney Norman Semanko touched on the propriety of the land sale when he appeared before Pend Oreille County Com-

Smelter opponents attend en masse

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CUSICK –It was a large, occasionally confused, and curious crowd that attended the March 20 Pend Oreille County Planning Commission meeting at Cusick Community Center. The all-volunteer commission, which hadn’t met since Dec. 2017, was scheduled to vote on changes to the county’s development regulations, specifi-

cally the conditional use permit (CUP) process.

There were concerns from audience members about how that could affect the permitting process of the proposed HiTest Smelter that is planned to be built in Newport.

“The way the regulations exist here today is that any decision for a conditional use permit, or several other permit applications, would be my decision and I would accept written testimony

from anyone who wanted to provide it,” Pend Oreille County Development Director Greg Snow said. “This proposal is to take that decision away from me and put it into the public forum where people would attend meetings and give verbal testimony for or against a permit application.”

Planning Commission Chairman Norris Boyd said several times that the proposal had no affect on the proposed HiT-

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missioners Monday, March 26.

“The records raise serious questions,” he said, referring to the results of public records requests

by CANSS members about the sale. He said the county, the PUD and HiTest should all review their land transfer documents to see if the land was transferred properly.

He told commissioners all three should consider returning the land and money.

To PUD officials, the land sale was done properly.

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est Smelter, a topic the commission would not be addressing that evening for any official purpose.

Conditional use permits (CUP) are currently processed as a Class 1 application which allows for written testimony to be presented to the application’s file for consideration, but is ultimately an administrative decision.

The changes, which the commission unanimously

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NEWPORT – From north to south Pend Oreille County to West Bonner County, the Easter Bunny will be hard at work stashing eggs for upcoming Easter egg hunts this weekend. With the actual holiday taking place Sunday, April 1, here is a compilation of upcoming Easter egg hunts in the Pend Oreille River Valley.

Newport Newport City Park at First and Calispel will be jam-packed with candy and prize-filled eggs Saturday, March 31, at 10 a.m. There will be

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B R I E F LY Free food at Lutheran Church this Thursday NEWPORT – A free food distribution will be held Thursday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to noon at the American Lutheran Church, 332801 Highway 2, in Newport.

The event brings free produce, nutritious perishable products and other groceries for all families in need of food assistance.

The event is open to the public; no appointment or documentation is needed.

Call Nicole Smoot with questions at 509-671-1432 or the 24-hour Mobile Market information line at 509-

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Future dates for distributions are June 21, Aug. 23 and Oct. 18.

Joseph Fitzmorris fundraiser April 14 OLDTOWN – A fundraiser spaghetti dinner to benefit Joseph Fitzmorris will be Saturday, April 14, 3 p.m. at Riverbank Family Restaurant and Fay’s Lounge.

Fitzmorris was recently diagnosed with cancer. The Fitzmorris family has deep roots in the Pend Oreille River Valley.

All funds raised at the dinner go to pay for medicine, travel, and living expenses, as Fitzmorris is unable to work.

There is a Joseph Fitzmorris benefit account set up at Spokane Teachers Credit Union for donations, which can be made at any location. There is also a gofundme page at www.gofundme.com/joseph-fitzmorris-benefitaccount. Event organizers are still looking for donations of any kind for the dinner/auction. To donate, contact Robert Wiese at 509-671-5944.

To keep track of other ways to help Fitzmorris, follow the Facebook page Friends of Joseph Fitzmorris.

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COMMISSION: Chairman says public will be very involved FROM PAGE 1A

approved, moved CUP to a Class 2 application process that requires a public hearing where oral and written testimony is taken. The Planning Commission or a hearings examiner will make the final decision regarding the CUP. Since there is no official Pend Oreille County hearings examiner, one would have to be contracted. A hearing examiner conducts public hearings on various land use applications, appeals of land use determinations made by divisions of the County Public Works Department, and certain other quasi-

judicial matters.

Audience members had questions regarding how involved the public could be in the CUP process. Boyd said legal notice is required before a planning commission meeting and that the public is welcome to attend.

“Back to that item six, where it says “hearing review,” no where else is that wording stated,” said a woman that had questions about minutes from the Nov. 2017 planning commission meeting. “But in your description you mentioned hearing, so can you define that for us?”

Shannon Hansen, who was recently appointed to the planning commission, said that the board

of county commissioners recommended that all class 2B conditional use permit applications be heard by a hearings examiner.

She said the planning commission did not agree with that, and want all conditional use permits to be heard by the commission.

“So that it was a larger body of input and made up of people from the community,” Hansen said.

Snow added that the board of commissioners supported the changes to the CUP process, and only disagreed in regards to a potential hearings examiner.

Boyd said Pend Oreille County doesn’t have commercial or industrial zoning, so all CUPs have

to come before the planning commission. “Would this decision affect just HiTest, or would this be for everything in the county,” another woman said.

The changes would affect all building permits within the county, according to Boyd.

Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter (CANNS) Vice Chair, Michael Naylor of Oldtown, thanked the planning commission for their transparency and consideration, becoming visibly choked up when talking about the proposed smelter.

“We’re fighting for our lives, and we’re scared,” said Naylor.

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EGG HUNTS: Free Easter movie at Roxy Theater Saturday FROM PAGE 1A

separate hunts for different age groups for kids 12 and younger.

The event is sponsored

by Newport Mayor Shirley Sands, the Newport/ Priest River Rotary Club, Newport High School, Soroptimists Newport International, and Newport Rodeo Association.

The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures.

Before hunting for eggs, enjoy free breakfast at Hospitality House, 8 – 10 a.m. Hospitality House hosts free breakfasts every Saturday at 216 S. Washington Ave. Monetary donations to offset the cost of purchasing food are appreciated. Donations of fresh fruits and vegetables are also welcome. Call 509-447-3812 for more information.

There will be free mov-

ies for kids and adults at the Newport Roxy Theater Saturday, March 31.

The first film is “Winnie The Pooh: Springtime With Roo,” at 10 a.m.

This program is rated G and suitable for all audiences. The same day, in recognition of the Easter holiday, there will be a free showing of “Passion of The Christ” at 2:30 p.m. Released in 2004 and directed by Mel Gibson, it is the highest grossing R-rated movie to date as well as the highest grossing Christian movie ever released in the United States.

Admittance to each film is free. Standard concession prices still apply.

Cusick An Easter egg hunt at the fairgrounds in Cusick will get underway

at 10 a.m. sharp Saturday, March 31, for ages toddler to 10. The Easter Bunny will attend for photo ops and to pass out treats. American Legion Auxiliary Post 217 puts on the event.

Ione The Ione Children’s Easter Egg Hunt is Sunday, April 1, at Ione Park for ages 12 and under.

The hunt starts promptly at 1 p.m. and is sponsored by Fire District No. 2.

There are different egg hunts divided by age groups for kids up to 10.

The Priest River Lions Club sponsors the event.

Priest Lake There will be an Easter egg hunt at the Priest Lake Community Church Saturday, March 31, 10:30 a.m., at 25 Creekside Drive.

All ages are welcome and there will be pictures with the Easter bunny and a drawing

contest. Free lunch will be provided. Participants need to bring their own basket. For more information, call 208-4430541.

Blanchard The annual Blanchard Grange Easter Egg Hunt takes place Saturday, April 15 promptly at 11 a.m. near the center of town (don’t be late).

For more information, call 208-437-3137.

Priest River Priest River’s big Easter egg hunt will be at the Mud Hole off Highway 2 Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m., sharp. Kids can find hardboiled eggs and redeem eggs for prizes.

There will also be plastic eggs with prizes inside.

STUDENT: No threats, defense says FROM PAGE 1A

Office. Akai was arrested that day and held at Martin Hall, with bond eventually set at $50,000.

During the trial defense attorney Brett Billingsley argued that the threats weren’t real threats, that they were expressions of frustration about being falsely accused of bringing a gun to school.

Van de Veer had some sympathy for the argument.

“This argument makes some sense, that Mr. Akai was, indeed, frustrated; and he was emailing his girlfriend, so an argument can be made that he was merely venting and posturing,” Van de Veer wrote. “If so, it would be protected speech.”

But looking at the totality of the emails, Van de Veer found they were a firm desire to harm.

“Objectively speaking, it is difficult to conceive of a way to interpret the emails as anything other than someone responding to his situation at school with a serious threat to cause harm.”

Van de Veer said the emails about bringing a gun and killing school staff are the First Amendment equivalent of crying fire in a crowded theater.

Akai testified in the trial that he was just blowing off steam and never intended to follow up on the threats.

According to Van de Veer, Akai said he wrote the emails because he had been falsely accused of bringing a gun to school. Testimony at trial showed that his father kept the family guns under lock and key, so he wouldn’t have been able to carry out any threat.

Van de Veer referred to an escalating series of events at the school involving Akai. Principal Whittle testified that he was concerned about the email threats, concerned about his own safety and those in the office. While Whittle did not have knowledge of Akai’s ability to carry out the threat, he was concerned about a pattern of escalating behavior problems with Akai over the school year. Van de Veer wrote Whittle took the threat seriously because of specific mention of school staff and Akai’s discipline history.

While Akai testified at trial that he did not think anyone would read the emails or that they would be taken seriously, Van de Veer wrote that wasn’t reasonable.

“A reasonable person in Mr. Akai’s place would have to foresee that emails sent discussing bringing a gun to school and killing half the office staff would be taken seriously,” Van de Veer wrote. “This is particularly true considering that Mr. Akai had been engaging in escalating behavior issues at the school.”

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Proceeds from the bazaar go to help keep the hall maintained and open for public events. The community club also helps with other local events as well as supplying two scholarships for graduating seniors. For any further information call Barb at 509 445-1433 or Frances at 509 4451223.

The hall is located at 2442 Black Road in Usk.

Kids can garden at Create NEWPORT – Create Art Center will host a Spring Break Garden and Art Camp, sponsored by the Kalispel Tribe, for ages 6 – 13, April 2 – 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kids will learn the basics of planting, growing, and caring for a garden and make nature and garden themed art projects.

Bring a lunch and wear work clothes. Create is located at 900 W. 4th in Newport.

Call to pre-register at 509-447-9277. More information is available at www.createarts.org.

Construction started on Sullivan Lake Bridge IONE – Pend Oreille County Public Works/ Road Department began construction of the Sullivan Lake Inlet Bridge on Monday, March 26. The Sullivan Lake Road will be closed at the Noisy Creek campground from the south end and Sand Creek Road from the north end.

The project will begin with removal of the existing bridge. Anticipated opening of the roadway will be late May 2018 Visit CRP837.org for project information and updates.

Sheriff’s office provides active shooter training

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office offers free training to any groups, businesses or organizations in the County that would like to receive Active Shooter Awareness Training. Over the past several years the sheriff’s office has provided this lifesaving training to local government offices, schools, businesses and churches so they will know how to react in an active shooter event. Instructors, Sergeant Glenn Blakeslee and Undersheriff Grant Sirevog have attended ongoing professional training on citizens’ response to an active shooter, so as to be able to provide the most up-to-date training for groups.

The sheriff’s office also works with local school districts to assist with threat assessments, safety and security.

Additionally, as part of an overall safety strategy, the sheriff’s office cotrains with and helps provide local and bordering law enforcement agencies with the training needed to respond to an active shooter event.

For more information on this training, or to set up training for an organization or group, contact Sgt. Glenn Blakeslee at 509-447-1911 or gblakeslee@pendoreille. org.

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Meeting the artist Chicky Gorat of Deer Meadow Photography shows some of her photos during the Evergreen Art Association Art Show Meet the Artist reception Friday. The reception was held at the old Gallery building next to Owens Grocery in Newport Friday, March 23. The Evergreen Art Association Art Walk took place Friday and Saturday, with various venues in downtown Newport hosting artists and showing their work, which is for sale. Gorat sold the picture called Lily right after this picture was taken.

Miner publisher returns from WSU

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

PULLMAN – Miner Newspaper Publisher Michelle Nedved spent two days last week teaching journalism classes at Washington Nedved State University in the Publisher-inResidence program at the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.

Nedved said she enjoyed the experience, but teaching several classes a day, speaking the majority of an hour at a time was more demanding than she had expected. The classes went well, she said.

“The students were very engaged,” she said.

Nedved taught classes on Reporting of Public Affairs, Writing in Communication and Writing Across Platforms Wednesday and Thursday, March 21 and 22. She said some of the first year students were assigned to write a story about her, so they were paying attention, taking notes and asking questions. Students asked a range of questions, from how has social media changed how newspapers report on issues, to what’s been your most exciting story to questions about journalism ethics.

“I couldn’t think of anything but crime stories,” she said of the most exciting story question, including the murder of Bob Gray, and coverage of a cat hording situation in the Blanchard area.

Nedved, a 2000 Graduate of the University of Washington, has been with The Miner since 2002. She started as a reporter and rose to the position of publisher in 2015. Nedved is The Miner’s fifth Publisher and first woman publisher in its 117-year history.

Nedved doesn’t fall far from the family tree regarding education.

Her father was a teacher for 30 years at Gonzaga Prep and her sister is an elementary school teacher in Pasco.

“Of course this isn’t the same as working full time as a teacher, but public speaking and giving the same hour-long talk is mentally exhausting. I don’t know how teachers do it,” she said. Students were fascinated to hear about the HiTest contro-

versy and The Miner’s more than two years coverage of the proposed silicon smelter, she said.

“When I first explained the smelter the students thought would be a boon for the community, until I explained the environmental concerns a lot of our residents have,” she said. Nedved she left encouraged about the next generation of journalism students. “These students were so inquisitive and

concerned with quality journalism and writing,” she said. The program was part of the Washington Newspaper’s Publishers Association’s Publisher in Residence program, a program started in 1981.

The visiting publisher discusses news gathering, ethics, advertising, business management, multi-media skills, career opportunities or other topics requested by the professors.

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lette rs policy We welcome letters to the editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Letters should be typed and submitted to The Miner office no later than 5 p.m.

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

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

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etters to the editor are probably the most read part of the paper. People are really interested in what’s on other people’s minds and the last few issues have had plenty of letters.

Letters to the editor in The Miner have always been numerous and diverse. In the last couple issues we had to enforce our policy about letters being due by 5 p.m. Friday because we had too many for the space we had. We’re usually pretty flexible but it appears letter writing has stepped up, so if you want yours in, make it 300 words or less and get it to us by Friday, preferably by email, although we take other letters.

In the last month we’ve had numerous letters on the proposed silicon smelter, both in favor and opposed. Guns are a popular topic for letters to the editor, again reflecting more than one side of the gun control issue. We value the point-counterpoint aspect of letters that answer and argue with each other.

But we’ve had a variety of other topics discussed in our letters section as well. We’ve had letters on such diverse issues as the women’s gold medal-winning hockey team, properly classifying snowmobile racing and a clothing drive seeking nice dance clothes for children.

We’ve had some prolific letter writers. Pete Scobby is pretty much a household name around here because of his weekly letters to the editor. Love him or hate him, people read his letters.

Pete’s not the only writer of multiple letters, although it has to be said he is the most prolific.

We don’t restrict the number of times people can write. Which isn’t to say there aren’t letters we reject or ask to be rewritten. We’ve asked Pete to change things. Not often but once in a while. Okay, once.

We don’t knowingly publish falsehoods, so we’ve checked assertions we’ve doubted. When we find the assertion is black and white wrong, we’ll let the writer know and tell them we won’t publish the letter as is. Usually the writer is glad to know the truth and makes a change. Occasionally the letter writer is right and we learn something.

We get letters from out of the area. Many are political letters referring to politicians that represent us. Some are from people who are Miner readers but live out of the area. When space gets tight, the out of the area political letters are the first to be delayed.

So please keep writing letters. They’re read and valued. They further civic discourse and allow others to know what some people in the community are thinking about.

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Changing the way we think of libraries

By Mandy Walters Pend Oreille Library District Director

The first library I ever worked in was like nothing I’d ever experienced before. I was in a relatively small, isolated town in the Ozark Mountains and had been a user of this library for a long time. The building had always been cramped with barely a space to sit and the layout often proved difficult to navigate.

Even so, it was a place loved by my child and with staff that always went above and Walters beyond the call to find what I wanted or needed.

The administration at this library easily recognized the restrictions placed on them by their space, which had been in the same building since the 1960s, albeit with several additions over the years.

When the chance arose for them to secure funding for a new space they did so and it transformed the community. When I began my career with this library as their Teen Librarian, my mindset of what library services were had to change. Yes, there were books, but there was also a sizable space specifically for the teens in the community to utilize. There was a video game station that was constantly in use. There was furniture that was designed to be moved into different configurations, which accommodated both study groups and those who just wanted to hang out in peace. There were computers that were only available for use by teens, creating a space for them to dream, create, play and learn away from the hands of younger siblings. And my job?

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yo u r o p i n i o n Need to look at what we consume daily To the editor, There are two sides regarding the proposed smelter in our county.

You either want it or you don’t. All should remember that no matter what position we take, it is always important in our “One nation under God” to respect completely, the right of our neighbors to have and hold a separate opinion than our own.

A writer from Metaline (‘Anti-business attitude sinking us,’ The Miner, March 14) commented a few weeks back how we have “Natural resource wealth that should be tapped into and harnessed. We have open areas that can be developed.” This writer goes on to say “We should be growing fat and wealthy.”

Others who I have spoken with that were in favor of the smelter spoke about the employment opportunities seemingly without any realistic notions as to

the negative consequences that those jobs would have on our community.

And there will be many besides just the environmental aspects.

Most of the community members I’ve spoken with are very much opposed to the smelter. Most are concerned about the environmental impacts.

Few believe that it will create many jobs for the population already living here. And most, such as myself, can care less about getting fat and wealthy.

Many of the people opposed to the smelter need also to realize that many of the non-essential products that they use on a daily basis are produced as a result of a smelter plant. I would hope that we would all take a good hard look at what we use and consume on a daily basis. If we are truly serious about preserving our surroundings for future generations, then we need to make a concerted effort to do without a lot

of junk that we really don’t need.

Big fat money, more often than not, equates to “plunder and pillage.”

There are better ways.

-Jon Adams Cusick

Smelter supporters uninformed Mr. Jim Cowan, (“Smelter critics uninformed” The Miner, March 21) just as you read Mr. Endres letter in The Miner and was disappointed, boy am I disappointed in you and your letter. I know you met with the county commissioners and stated that the Newport smelter would be a “refinery.”

Well with your background you have mentioned in this industry, you know a smelter is a refinery and a refinery is a smelter, period. Look up the process, smelting is refining.

The first smelting of raw material is commonly known as smelting,

and you may have noticed HiTest Sands calls it a “smelter” and since they own it, I guess we should let them name it.

You are ignoring what is coming out of the stack.

You are ignoring the horrible quality of the jobs there will be. You made a statement that “Florida is mostly covered with fine-grained non-polluting naturally eroded Appalachian Range silica sand.’ And that applies to what in Pend Oreille County? I’m stifled here. I could say 90 percent of the planet’s surface is covered with silicone. I would be right but so what?

As you stated: I am retired urban and suburban and I’m 75 years old and live on Social Security. Yeah, I’m one of those retired urban, suburban people you are mentioning. I can’t help it, I love the “Wild West.”

I don’t want it to look like a smelter town or I would See Letters, 5A

Cantwell gets affordable housing tax credit into spending bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – As rents and home prices across the country skyrocket, especially in the Pacific Northwest, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) secured a key provision in the omnibus spending deal boosting affordable housing nationwide.

Cantwell’s provision would increase the Low Income Housing Tax Credit by 12.5 percent over the next four years – the first increase in over a decade, according to a news release from Cantwell.

“This is the first increase in over a decade. Nearly $3 billion is a good start towards tackling the housing crisis in our cities and rural communities. The increase couldn’t come at a better time.

This down payment will help us

deal with the tremendous deficit we have in affordable housing,” Cantwell said.

The LIHTC is a tax credit offered developers who acquire, build, or rehab affordable housing.

Cantwell’s provision comes as the recent GOP tax bill hurt future development of affordable housing and as the affordable housing crisis continues to worsen.

According to a 2017 report, more than 9 million new renters have joined the market since 2005 – the largest increase on record. From 2000 to 2013, the total number of Americans facing extreme housing unaffordability has ballooned from 7 million to 11.2 million – a nearly 60 percent increase. In addition, there is a nationwide

r e ad e r ’ s p o l l The Democrats haven’t really come out with a clear message about what they believe and will work for, despite their A Better Deal slogan. House minority leader Nancy Pelosi and other party leaders are being criticized as being too old and out of touch with the Progressive wing of the party.

Do you think the Democrats will have a coherent message by the 2020 election?

No, the party will tear itself up as the Democratic National Committee continues to try to stifle the progressive wing of the party.

Yes, the Democrats always appear in disarray before the party comes together for an election.

Who cares? If we never elected another Democrat, it wouldn’t matter to me.

shortage of 7.2 million affordable rental homes, a significant increase from the 4.4 million gap in 2000, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.

“Enterprise is thrilled that the omnibus will strengthen and expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. We especially want to thank Senator Cantwell for her fierce determination to make more homes affordable to the 11 million households who struggle to keep a roof over their heads. These proposals from the Cantwell-Hatch Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act have been enacted at a time when they could not be more urgently needed. We look See Cantwell, 6A

r e ad e r ’ s p o l l r e s u lt s Do you agree drug dealers should be put to death?

27%

Yes, the harm drug dealers cause society warrants the death penalty.

No, there is no sign the death penalty would deter drug dealers.

73% Total Votes: 85

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go live in a smelter town.

Go look at the ‘sister city’ in Burnsville and when you come back tell me again you wouldn’t mind that in your back yard to look at, and enjoy breathing the smoke. I do thank you for being aware and having an opinion.

-Roger Castle Newport

Please vote for Heather Scott To the editor, I recommend Heather Scott for District 1 Representative in Idaho. I keep wondering why such big money is supporting her opponent, who claims to be a conservative Republican. Why would a “conservative Republican” run against Rep. Scott?

What has she done that causes him to feel she needs replaced?

Defended our Second Amendment Rights? Set up the Growing Freedom website so constituents can offer input on how we’d like to be governed?

Voted to reduce taxes?

Recommended reducing the size and scope of state government? Supported State rather than Federal control of our public lands? Supported our right to Free Speech and religious Freedom, even in our businesses? Supported our right to Freedom in our persons – in other words, control over what is forcibly put into ours and our children’s bodies and minds? Vocally condemned cronyism in Boise?

All these Representative Scott has voted for since she has been in office.

And why did her opponent tell voters to register Unaffiliated or Republican before March 9? Wouldn’t conservative Republicans already be Unaffiliated or Republican? Please vote May 15 for Heather Scott, because apparently her opponent does not care about any of the above, and has some other agenda.

-Anne Wilder Chamberlain Priest River

False choices To the editor, I read last week’s letters to the editor and noticed that two letters offered the readers with false choices.

In one, titled “Love Thy Neighbor?” it suggested that if you are in favor of the HiTest facility, you don’t love your neighbor.

Someone who doesn’t love their neighbor is a bad person. I mean, the Bible even tells us to “love thy neighbor!” The conclusion is that if you are in favor of the HiTest facility, you are going against the Bible.

How bad can you be?

The second letter offers a similar false choice, either give up our guns or we hate kids and condone the shootings in schools (“Adults don’t intend to change gun laws” The Miner, March 21). What kind of rotten person hates kids? In both cases it eliminates any valid discussion, which is a normal tactic of the left. “Either you agree with me, or you are a racist, homophobe, xenophobe, etc.”

In the case of the HiTest facility, there are a number of valid reasons to at least be in favor of letting them proceed through the permitting process. Jobs?

We do have laws in place to protect our environment. In the case of the

second letter, there are also reasons to disagree with some of the proposed restrictions.

As I watch the most recent gun debate sparked by the school shooting in Florida, none of the proposed new restrictions would have prevented the shooting. The school had a SRO in place who did not do his job which led to needless deaths. The shooter has already been flagged as mentally unstable but he bought a gun anyway. He was flagged by the FBI, who didn’t act.

I am open to discussing with anybody my views on any subject. When the discussion begins with “either agree with me, or you are evil,” good luck.

-LeRoy Leland Diamond Lake Change culture in post modern American To the editor, The killing of any person is a tragedy that creates incredible pain for everybody that is touched by the life of the victim as well as the life of the perpetrator. And each instance of senseless slaughter causes all of us to question our culture and our weapons of mayhem.

Each time, there is a group who want to at least ban semi-automatic guns with high-capacity magazines. There is the other side that declares guns don’t kill people, people do. Well let’s agree, hypothetically, to at least ban semi-automatic, high capacity-magazine type rifles. We can assume this would result in fewer deaths. The shooter, using a bolt-action rifle with four or five rounds in the magazine would be able to kill only a few innocent victims.

What will we have accomplished? The issue is the shooter – not his choice of weapons. Is it better to have only five killed, rather than 17?

What kind of mindset is that? The only acceptable resolution is to change the culture in a post-modern America.

Since there is no God, no absolute morality, and ultimately no truth, then we get to construct the world in a way that best helps us survive. Ethics have become a matter of personal preference. Abortion, sexual orientation (there’s a term that gilds the lily), nobody has the right to tell the guy with a Y-chromosome that he’s not a woman. Nobody has the right to tell a 40-yearold male pedophile that he can’t go in and watch little girls use the women’s restroom.

So, stifle your outrage when there’s a mass shooting. Arm teachers?

Try this: outlaw the mindless video games with the killing, and blood and gore. Tell your left-wing Hollywood gurus to stop making movies that show people having their brains blown out. Turn off the television.

God is. America is sick.

That’s absolute truth.

-Larry Montgomery Newport

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NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Jessica Reeves maintained bail at $100,000 for a man accused of holding a gun to the head of his wife and pulling the trigger.

Reeves maintained the bail even though the alleged victim recanted her testimony and the prosecuting attorney was willing to drop the bail to $50,000.

Boone Jared Hogan, 31, pleaded not guilty to first degree assault and fourth degree assault, both domestic violence charges, when he was arraigned Thursday, March 22. First degree assault carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. It is also a strike offense, meaning three convictions for such offenses qualifies the offender for a life without parole sentence under the state’s three strikes law.

The fourth degree assault DV charge alleges Hogan choked their 3-year-old son.

Defense attorney Dana Kelley asked that Hogan be released on his own recognizance.

“He has no violent history,” Kelley said. He said the alleged victim recanted her testimony.

She now says Hogan did not hold a gun to her head and didn’t assault her or the child, Kelley said. “She said she was extremely intoxicated,” he said.

Prosecuting attorney Lori Smith said she had spoken with the wife at length. Smith said the

wife’s recorded statement is chilling and horrifying and lends credence that she was telling the truth.

The wife spoke, telling Reeves she has had a no-contact order against a person before and it “saved my life.”

But she didn’t want a no-contact order against Hogan.

“I’m asking for the no-contact order to be removed,” she said. “It’s not necessary.” She said she had a safety plan in place and she was not afraid of Hogan.

Reeves was not persuaded.

“I’m familiar with the family dynamics of domestic violence,” Reeves said, in declining to remove the no-contact order. “This is among the worst domestic violence cases that I’ve seen.”

Reeves said it was a normal response for the victim to recant, but that prosecutors can go ahead without her cooperation.

Reeves said even being present during a domestic violence incident is traumatizing for the child.

She said she wasn’t going to do anything to put the child back in the home.

According to a statement of probable cause, a sheriff’s deputy was called to an Ione residence about 2:30 a.m. on March 15.

There the deputy encountered the alleged victim, who was extremely upset and crying. She had fled to the Ione home of a friend.

She told the deputy that she had been shoved and kicked by Hogan, who then put his .45 caliber pistol to her face and

asked, “Is this how you want to die?” and pulled the trigger. She said she heard the click when he pulled the trigger and didn’t know why it didn’t go off. He then started strangling her, she said, and dragged her out of the bedroom. She said she was about to pass out and felt like she may have, as the next thing she remembered was lying on the floor with Hogan’s feet on her back. She said she heard the 3-year-old screaming and she told Hogan to stop. He went into the bedroom and she said she tried to call 911, but got a busy signal.

According to the probable cause statement, Hogan came out of the bedroom and saw her with the phone. She told him law enforcement was coming and he just had enough time to get his stuff and go. That made him mad, she said, and he grabbed the phone and hit her in the head with it.

Her son came running to her and she picked up the boy and attempted to leave, but Hogan grabbed hold of the child, choking him. She fled without the child to a friend’s home in Ione, where they also got a busy signal when calling 911. Eventually they got through and law enforcement was called.

After speaking with her, sheriff deputies went to the couple’s home to check on the children.

They found them safe and sleeping. There they found and arrested Hogan. The alleged victim returned to the home, where she was interviewed.

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forward to continuing our work with Senator Cantwell and other Congressional leaders to continue to support and strengthen our affordable housing delivery system,” said Emily Cadik, senior director of public policy at Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. And in Washington State, the affordable housing crisis is getting worse at an even faster pace. Since 2000, median rents have risen by 7.6 percent – 2.5 percentage points higher than the rest of the country. In addition, there are 16 percent fewer rental homes available in Washington State compared to U.S. average. Overall, about 400,000 Washington households are paying half their monthly income towards housing.

“Senator Cantwell’s legislation provision is a very welcome boost to the LowIncome Housing Tax Credit,” said Kim Herman, executive director of the Wash-

ington State Housing Finance Commission. “She is the most effective champion for affordable housing in Congress, and we are so grateful that she has continued to fight for Washington households who are struggling with housing costs.”

Since 2016, Senator Cantwell, along with the ACTION Campaign, has built support for expanding the LIHTC across Washington State and the country.

Cantwell has met with stakeholders and visited affordable housing developments at events in Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Vancouver, Walla Walla, Longview, Kent, Bremerton, Bellingham, Portland, New York City and Salt Lake City.

Since its creation 30 years ago, the LIHTC has financed nearly 3 million homes across the United States, leveraging more than $100 billion in private investment.

Between 1986 and 2013, more than 13.3 million people have lived in homes financed by the LIHTC.

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It was to facilitate those dreams, those creations, those aspirations.

I spent the next three years overseeing this department of my library and working to create programming that was fun and interesting for that age group. We borrowed pottery wheels and threw clay.

We partnered with Arkansas Game & Fish to teach archery – complete with actual bows and arrows – as a part of our Hunger Games programming.

During Arkansas Heritage Week, a local historian gave a talk on unexplained murders and ghost stories from our county, then the teens were taken to these

spooky locations in limos driven by employees from the local funeral home.

When I think of a library, books are no longer the first thing that comes to mind. I think of computer classes. I think of children learning computer coding with robots. I think of 3D printers and makerspaces.

I think of small business development resources. I think of resume workshops and resources to help job seekers. I think of research sites that helped me through graduate school.

I think of a space where a community can learn and dream and play. I still think of books, but only as one small piece of what makes a modern day library.

What does that modern

day library look like in Pend Oreille County? We don’t yet know because you haven’t told us.

As a part of our upcoming strategic planning process, we invite you to share your thoughts, goals, and dreams for our Pend Oreille County communities. Over the course of this spring and summer, we’ll be hosting multiple community meetings to hear your thoughts on how the library can help turn dreams into reality.

Meeting locations, dates, and times will be on the library’s website (www.pocld.org) and in The Miner.

I hope you’ll join us on this transformational journey; I expect the results will be amazing.

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Three from county head to Boys State CUSICK – Three Pend Oreille County high school juniors were named to Evergreen Boys State, set for June 17-22 in Stanwood, Wash.

Kalispel American Legion Post 217 sponsored Cusick’s Eathan Hardie and Newport’s Mathew Courtesy photo|Kathy Jensen

In the picture from left to right: JoAnn Rasmussen: ALA District 1 President; Barbara Wadlow: ALA Department President; Barbara Cooper: ALA Unit 155 President; Kathy Jensen, Judy Hunter, Patricia Sudick and Jerri Stevens.

American Legion Auxiliary gets new charter ATHOL – During the Spring District 1 American Legion Convention on Saturday, March 17, a revised charter was presented to the Henry E. Bergdorf - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155, Inc. of Priest River.

Established in 2011, the unit was formerly known as American Legion Auxiliary Unit 147, Inc. A nationwide non-profit organization founded

in 191, the American Legion Auxiliary is the largest organization in the world dedicated to veteran service for women. The auxiliary is a branch of the American Legion, also chartered in 1919 as a veterans’ organization that focuses on service to veterans, service members and communities.

Meetings for the auxiliary are held on

the second Tuesday of the month at the River City Church on 4th Street in Priest River at 6 p.m.

Anyone interested in joining can call president Barbara Cooper, at 208-448-4183 or 208 -599-2896. Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings to learn more.

For more information about the American Legion Auxiliary, go to

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Ragsdale and Alexander Adams.

The boys will spend a week with 300 other high school students.

There they will simulate developing and operating government, according to Larry Brown of the American Legion Post 217.

Correction All Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s deputies have active shooter training. It was erroneously reported in last week’s “School shooting threat puts community on edge” story that only two sheriff deputies have active shooter training. The Sheriff’s Office does have two men trained in educating the public about active shooter scenarios. The Miner regrets any confusion this caused.

McMorris Rodgers, Cantwell: Secure Rural Schools funded WASHINGTON D.C. – Washington state Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and 5th District Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, RSpokane, both touted the fact that the Secure Rural Schools program has been funded for the next two years.

“This funding is absolutely critical to those in our rural counties,” McMorris Rodgers said in a press release. “Counties use these funds to pay for public schools, roads and infrastructure, law enforcement, and other municipal needs. Without this funding, people in rural, forest-centered communities get left behind.”

Cantwell said the program is used by 775 counties across the country.

“These funds are especially vital to Washington state,” she said in a press release. “In 2017, without SRS authorized, Washington counties received just $2.3 million from the Forest Service, down from more than $17.3 million for Washington communities in 2016, the last year the program was authorized.”

Cantwell has long supported the program, voting for an amendment to reauthorize it in 2012 and joining a bipartisan group of her colleagues to sup-

port its extension in 2017.

Cantwell and McMorris Rodgers also found other things they liked in the $1.3 trillion budget that will keep the federal government operating for the next six months.

McMorris Rodgers said that she is happy the practice of fire borrowing is ending.

Fire borrowing is borrowing from the firefighting fund to pay for forest management.

“The practice of fire borrowing is a vicious cycle, leading to a decrease in funds for forest management efforts, and increasing the likelihood of catastrophic wildfires on our forests,” she said.

“This fix is long overdue, and I was proud to lead this effort in the House for everyone who relies on our forests or who live through the consequences of catastrophic fire.”

Cantwell said she was happy a contingency account for fighting wildfires in bad years was formed and funded with $2 billion a year for the next 10 years.

“The funding will allow the Forest Service to end its practice of borrowing funds to fight wildfires from much-needed prevention work, freeing up over $100 million for fire

prevention projects and recreation programs,” she said.

Cantwell also reported she was successful in heading off a 30 percent cut in Environmental Protection Agency funding, which would have eliminated Puget Sound cleanup efforts, Superfund cleanup efforts, and programs to combat climate change.

Instead, Cantwell helped secure $8.058 billion in funding for the EPA, consistent with previous years, including $28 million for Puget Sound cleanup.

Since President Trump took office, Cantwell, the Democrat, has been fighting his efforts to dismantle environmental protections and has pushed back on the proposed cuts to the EPA, highlighting the importance of the affected programs.

McMorris Rodgers, the Republican, was happy that she was able to help fix an error in December’s tax law that helped farm co-ops and hurt their corporate competitors.

“For our farmers, I also made sure we fixed the ‘grain glitch,’ an issue in the tax law that upset the competitive balance between cooperatives and private grain and seed operators,” McMorris Rodgers said.

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Protecting pocketbooks Keith Appleton of Spokane Teachers Credit Union (STCU) gave a presentation on how to prevent being the victim of identity theft and scams at the Newport Library Wednesday, April 21. The Pend Oreille Library District hopes to provide more free financial classes for teens and adults.

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OLYMPIA – Spring is here, but the potential of some late season snow means the deadline to remove studded tires in Washington has been extended for two weeks. The removal deadline is now by the end of the day, Sunday, April 15. The normal deadline is March 31.

Idaho’s deadline is April 30. State law allows the Washington State Department of Transportation to extend the deadline into April if current or predicted conditions could make for difficult travel.

The decision to extend is made in consultation with meteorologists and

maintenance supervisors.

The deadline was last extended in 2012.

This year’s decision was based on long-range forecasts that show the potential for significant weather, including snow that could affect crossstate travel into April.

With the extension, all studded tires need to be removed no later than the end of the day (11:59 p.m.)

Sunday, April 15. Starting Monday, April 16, drivers with studded tires on their vehicles face a $136 traffic infraction. Removal services can be crowded as the deadline approaches, so plan accordingly.

Studded tires damage pavement each year – costing an estimated $29 million annually in additional wear and tear on state roads alone. Longterm, WSDOT continues to urge drivers to investigate alternatives such as studless winter tires, which are not subject to removal deadlines.

Washington and Oregon generally share the same studded tire removal deadline and the Oregon Department of Transportation is extending their removal deadline to April 15. Other states may have later tire removal dates, but the Washington law

applies to all vehicles in the state, even those visiting from elsewhere. There are no personal exemptions or waivers beyond the extension date.

WSDOT crews will continue to monitor roads, passes and forecasts and work to clear any late season snow or ice. Travelers are always advised to “know before you go,” whatever the season.

Check road conditions before heading out and stay up-to-date on changes by using WSDOT’s mobile app and social media and email alert tools, or by calling the 5-1-1-road conditions report.

Road closures due to soft roadbeds SANDPOINT – The Sandpoint Ranger District recently issued temporary road closures to prevent damage to the road due to a soft roadbed caused by snowmelt. Roads closed as of March 22 are Grouse Creek Road, Forest Service Road (FSR) #280, Sand Ridge Road, FSR #2656, Butler Creek Road, FSR #230, and the Little Blacktail Roads, FSR #630, FSR #630A, FSR #630B, and FSR #630C in Bonner County. The Priest Lake Ranger District is closing Quartz Mountain Road, FSR #1314, and Guinn Creek Road, FSR #1335, in Bonner County.

Additional information and maps for these closures is available online at www.fs.usda.gov/ alerts/ipnf/alerts-notices.

“We recognize that these closures are an inconvenience to the public,” said Heather Degeest, Acting Deputy Forest Supervisor. “The closure orders will be rescinded as soon as conditions improve.” Visitors traveling on forest roads are encouraged to be mindful of changing conditions and snow at higher elevations. Excessive snowmelt causes road shoulders to be “soft” and unstable. Avoid driving on soft

‘The closure orders will be rescinded as soon as conditions improve.’

Heather Degeest

Acting Deputy Forest Supervisor

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Lions gearing up for rail rides IONE – The North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club attended the March 7 Ione council meeting to work out some details of their new venture, rail riding. After rebranding themselves as the NPOV Lions Club Rail Riders, the club will offer rail bicycle trips from the Ione Train Depot where they once orchestrated the train rides.

Rail rides begin Memorial Day weekend and go throughout the summer and into early fall (see www.lionsrailriders.com for details).

Lions Club member Dick Norton asked the Ione City Council if the draft sublease from the Lions Club regarding use of the property the train depot is on was agreeable.

Mayor Charles Spears said the purpose of the town’s lease with

Pend Oreille Valley Railroad (POVA) is for public works activities for the town, therefore the town was not interested in a sublease agreement.

Spears said he thought the agreement for use and possession with the Lions Club and town of Ione has been a good relationship over the last 30 year and Norton agreed. The agreement will remain the same with Norton conveying this to the Lions Club members.

Norton asked council to consider blocking the alley south of Blackwell Street to detour recreational vehicles from destroying the hillside and maintain public safety going into the parking area. Council agreed to review this area when weather permits and get back to the Lions Club.

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Tea party at The Cutter April 14 EDITORS NOTE: This ran last week with the wrong date, so we are publishing it again.

METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre will host its annual tea party April 14, at 2 p.m.

The theme this year is “Brides and Bridesmaids,” featuring a fashion show of historical and contemporary wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses.

The cost is $15 for adults and $7 for under age 12.

The menu is a three-course event, with fruits, scones, sandwiches and savory treats, and finishes with a wedding cake dessert.

Each course will have its own complementary tea, and sparkling punch will also be available.

Attendees are encouraged to dress for a formal SEE CUTTER, 10A

DOWN RIVE R EVE NTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church

THURSDAY, MARCH 29 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

FRIDAY, MARCH 30 STORY TIME AND CRAFTS: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

MONDAY, APRIL 2

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library FORGOTTEN CORNER QUILT GUILD: 6:30 p.m. - Ione Senior Center METALINE FALLS GUN CLUB MEETING: 7 p.m. - 72 Pend Oreille Mine Road, Metaline Falls

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations COMMISSIONER 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

EMERGENCY FOOD BANK BOARD: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m.

- Clerk’s Office

W H O TO C O N TA C T WASHINGTON

Federal

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

Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Colville Office: 555 South Main Colville WA 99114 Phone: (509) 684-3481

State

Governor Jay Inslee (D) Office of the Governor PO Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 360-902-4111 Relay operators for the deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov Legislative District 7 - Position 1 Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber (R) 411 John L. O’Brian building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7908 Email: Jacquelin.Maycumber@leg. wa.gov No home office yet Legislative District 7 - Position 2 Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7988 Email: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Local Address (March-December) 20 North Main St. PO Box 1 Omak, WA 98441 Phone: (509) 826-7203 State Senator - Legislative District 7 Shelly Short 409 Legislative Building PO Box 40407 Olympia WA 98504 Phone: (360) 786-7612 Email: shelly.short@leg.wa.gov

Washington Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 During session, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Legislative homepage: www.leg.wa.gov

member John Redinger continues to work on bicycle transportation from the airport to town and asked if the users of the bicycles would be covered by town insurance. It was decided council would need to verify with Ione’s insurance agent.

Council member Dylan Powers said Amber Rice might be interested in the council position vacated

by Jessica Pearson. Spears said Ione Clerk Sandy Hutchinson will be taking vacation in May and June, but she will not miss any council meetings. Spears read ordinance 601 for a $1,500 annual merit increase for the clerk-treasurer, which was approved by council. Spears stated he has signed Pitney Bowes renewal contract and a franchise notice will be sent to RTI for their purchase of Northstar Broadband.

That’s pretty deep The caption from this photo, dated Oct. 30, 1936, reads: “700 level, Pend Oreille M&M Co., ore pocket at bottom of new shaft, also 700 station.” The mine was located near Metaline Falls.

Easter services in Metaline Falls METALINE FALLS – The Metaline Falls Congregational United Church of Christ will hold its Holy Week and Easter Services starting Thursday, March 29 with its Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. The Maundy Thursday service remembers the Passover meal Jesus celebrated with his disciples, which ended with his prayerful time in the garden of Gethsemane and his arrest.

The Good Friday ser-

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vice, March 30, begins at 7 p.m., which includes the trial, torture and crucifixion of Jesus. It ends with the sound of the tomb closing. The Holy Saturday Vigil also begins at 7 p.m. on March 31. This service is a prayerful time, often spent in silence.

Easter morning begins at 7 a.m. at the Metaline Park at the fire-pit.

The Sunrise Service is a special time for many

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United Church of Christ

430 W. Third, Newport (509) 447-4121 Rev. Becky Anderson, Pastor Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 p.m.

Easter Worship 10:00 a.m.

Easter Coffee Hour 11:00 a.m.

•••

American Lutheran Church 332801 Highway 2, Newport (509) 447- 4338 Good Friday Service 7:00 p.m.

Easter Services 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt 9:15 am All are welcome!

•••

House of the Lord

“Your Family, Our Family, God’s Family” Contemporary Easter Service 9 a.m. /11 a.m.

Baptisms Special music and encouragement for your life.

754 Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown, ID (208) 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com Nursery Care • Children’s Ministry provided at both services •••

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

612 W. First, Newport (509) 447-4231 Good Friday Service 12:00 p.m.

Easter Vigil, Saturday 8:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday 11 a.m.

•••

First Baptist Church of Newport

Invites you to join us for a Special Easter Celebration Easter Breakfast Served 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Celebration Service 10:15 a.m.

Pastor Rob Malcolm 517 W. 2nd Ave., (509) 447-3846 •••

Dalkena Community Church

Proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord!

9:00 a.m. Cantata Performance “Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb” 10:00 a.m. Easter Potluck Brunch 10:45 a.m. Easter Worship Service Pastor Steve Powers • (509) 447-3687 •••

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 406 Park Metaline Falls Easter Sunday 8:00 a.m.

•••

Trinity Baptist Church

180 Osprey Lane • Priest River 208-448-2724 Easter Breakfast 10:00 a.m.

Easter Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome!

Blanchard Community Church

26590 Hwy 41, Blanchard ID (208) 437-2970 Sunrise Service 7:00 a.m. at Poirer Lake (Call for directions) Easter Breakfast 8:00 a.m.

Easter Sunday Service 10:45 a.m.

No Sunday School Pastor Randy Anderson welcomes all •••

Real Life Newport

“Where Jesus and Real Life meet” Easter Sunrise Service Breakfast 8:00 a.m.

Newport High School Easter Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Newport High School 509-447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com •••

Church of Faith

Acts 2 Church Service 11:00 a.m.

36245 Hwy. 41 Oldtown, ID (208) 437-0150 Pastor Jack & Mary Ann Jones “Where friends are family” •••

Valley Baptist Church

Priest Lake Community Church Easter Egg Hunt for all ages.

Saturday, March 31st, 10:30 a.m.

Bring your own basket, Lunch following Sunday Easter Service 10:45 a.m.

Followed by potluck lunch 25 Creekside Drive on the west side of the lake.

208-443-2288 •••

Newport Southern Baptist Church

Hwy 2 at Sitton Rd. (509) 447-3742 (509) 951-2607 Good Friday Candlelight Communion Service 6:30 p.m.

Easter Service 8:30 a.m.

Easter Breakfast 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Easter Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

•••

Metaline Falls Congregational United Church of Christ

Corner of 5th & Grandview (509) 446-3301 Sunrise Service - Metaline Park - 7:00 a.m.

Celebration Service - MFCUCC - 10:00 a.m.

•••

Priest River Community Church

Easter Sunrise Service 6:15 a.m.

49 Washington St (208) 448-2115 Easter Breakfast 7:30 a.m.

Good Friday Service March 30th Easter Worship 9:00 a.m.

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt for the Kids 10:30 a.m. Sunday April 1st Service 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

7336 Spirit Lake Cutoff Rd., Priest River See live stream of service on Facebook Pastor Adam Harris Welcomes All www.facebook.com/PRCC.PR.ID ••• Pastor John Denney Our Lady of Sorrows ••• 1981 LeClerc Creek Rd., Usk Grace Bible Church Easter Sunday 11:00 a.m. of Diamond Lake ••• Corner of North Shore Road Seventh-day Adventist Churches Informal Family-Style Worship Resurrection Weekend 7:00 a.m. Sunrise Gathering Newport- 10:40 a.m. Saturday 8:45 a.m. Breakfast 777 Lilac Lane 10:00 a.m. Worship Service “Worthy is the Lamb” ••• Diamond Lake- 10:00 a.m. Saturday Pine Ridge Community Church 326002 Hwy 2 “Revealing Jesus” “He is Risen Indeed” Spiritual Growth Class 9:15 a.m.

Pastor Dan Knapp Morning Service 10:30 a.m.

Edgmere ID- 11:00 a.m. Saturday Pastor Mitch McGhee 5161 Vay Road 1428 W 1st St. Newport (509) 447-3265 “Why I Believe in the Resurrection” Pineridgecc.org Pastor Jim Anderson •••

Living Hope Free Methodist Church Corner of E. Jackson & 7th Priest River (208) 448-1861 Pastor Kasey Martin Good Friday Service 6:00 p.m.

Outside Easter Sunrise Service 7:30 a.m.

Easter Breakfast 8:15 a.m.

Easter Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome!

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Mike Lithgow, Information and Outreach Coordinator for the Kalispel Tribe, and former Pend Oreille County Community Development Director, read a letter from Executive Director Deane Osterman addressing the tribe’s stance on the proposed changes to development regulations. In the letter Osterman asked the planning commission to advise the board of commissioners to withhold making amendments to development regulations until the county’s annual consideration of its comprehensive plan.

“As HiTest will not be able to build its smelter without an amendment to the Future Land Map and comprehensive plan, the public is likely to view the removal of the planning commission from the class 4 decision making process as an attempt to make the permitting process easier for HiTest,” Lithgow read from the letter.

Lithgow read that waiting on the development regulations until the

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Pend Oreille County Community Development Director Greg Snow listens to the Pend Oreille County Planning Commission discuss conditional use permits to a full house at the March 20 meeting.

comprehensive plan came up for review will also, “Neutralize any public concerns that the county is amending its class 4 review procedures as an accommodation to HiTest.”

A comprehensive plan is documents that outline local government’s plan to mitigate issues that might arise and goals local government plans to accomplish. The plan

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ABANDONED VEHICLE AUCTION Newport Towing, LLC. 137 South Newport Avenue.

(509) 447-1200. April 3 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Viewing starts at 9:00 a.m.(9) GET CREATIVE End rolls of newsprint start at just $1.00. Great for art projects, do it yourself wrapping paper, packing around those fragile gifts and so much more!

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Must pre-register. www. createarts.org (9p) MARKET READY HOGS Weigh 260 pounds, $220 each. Whole or half available. Krogh Ranch (509) 447-4632.(49HB-tf) MISSING REMINISCING? “Down Memory Lane” may not always make it into the paper, but it is on our Facebook page every week. Like us on Facebook today.(49HB-TF) PYSANKY EGGS March 31, 10:00- 1:00 p.m. Ages 12 and up, $15. Create, 900 West 4th, Newport. Must preregister. www.createarts. org (9p)

RALLY to support Liberty State.

Sadie Halstead Middle School, 331 South Calispel Avenue, Newport.

March 31st, 3:00 p.m.

Liberty State is an initiative to separate Eastern Washington from Western Washington. This event/ activity is not being sponsored by the school district and the district assumes no responsibility for the conduct of or safety of the event/ activity.

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sion did not follow the tribe’s suggestion, instead approving changing the CUP permitting process in the development regulations at the end of the meeting.

“It was great to see so many people here tonight,” Snow said after the meeting. “It shows that people want to be informed about what’s going on in their community.”

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Overlooking the Pend Oreille River

is usually divided into several categories such as recreation, capital facilities, housing, transportation, etc. Comprehensive plans are required for municipalities and counties by Washington State law circa the Growth Management Act of 1990. The plans are considered binding documents that must be adhered to until amended.

The planning commis-

The three tracts comprised of 172 acres, along with other PUD properties, were declared surplus following a public meeting in March 2015. PUD commissioners agreed to offer the land for sale, with legal advertising placed in the Aug. 31, 2016, edition of The Miner, the legal newspaper of record in Pend Oreille County. The fair market value for the land was $250,000, according to an appraisal by Valbridge Property Advisors of Coeur d’Alene. The PUD paid $3,500 for the appraisal.

No offers were received, PUD general manger Colin Willenbrock said.

The land was acquired by the PUD in 1995.

The PUD originally bought the land with the idea of developing a natural gas fired power plant. The land was forested, Willenbrock said, and over the years the PUD harvested the timber. That may be one reason the $300,000 price was lower than what the PUD paid for the land in 1995, he said.

In April 2017, the PUD was approached by HiTest to buy the property. The PUD sent the letter of intent to sell to HiTest CEO Jayson Tymko. That is the letter referenced

by CANSS on their Facebook group page.

The sale of the 13 acres of Pend

Oreille County land to the PUD that was part of the eventual sale was not as straightforward because the land was a property tax foreclosure property.

Because the county land was a tax foreclosure done in the 1930s, it was subject to different rules, according to county Treasurer Terri Miller. It is not surplus property.

“A tax title is different,” she said. If there is no sale after it is foreclosed on and offered for sale, it reverts to the county to be held in trust for the taxing districts.

According to RCW 36.35.120, when county commissioners find it to be in the best interest of the county, the county can sell tax foreclosure properties to another governmental agency for public purposes by direct negotiation, without declaring them surplus and advertising them for sale. County commissioners found it in the best interest of the county in the resolution passed June 20, 2017. The PUD is a governmental agency, with elected commissioners.

Miller said that a list of tax foreclosure properties is maintained by the county treasurer and distributed to people who ask for them.

People can then pursue trying to buy the property if they want, she said. There was a courthouse sale in 1929 back when the land was

foreclosed on, Miller said, and no offers were received in the midst of the Great Depression. There were $13.82 in taxes owed on the 13.83 acres back then.

In June 2017, the county wrote the PUD about their intent to sell the land to the PUD so the PUD could add it to their land and sell to HiTest.

The county passed a resolution in a public meeting June 20, 2017, authorizing the treasurer to sell the land to the PUD. “We talked about getting an appraisal done, but it wasn’t cost efficient,” Miller said. The land was assessed at $27,670 by the county assessor. The county sold the land to the PUD for $27,646 after taking out the back taxes.

Since the land was held in trust by the county for the various taxing districts and funds, the sale price went to the taxing districts and funds – the county general fund, the road fund, the veterans fund, the hospital district, the library district, the school district, as well as the state school fund.

“We followed the procedures,” said county Prosecutor Dolly Hunt, who was involved in a number of executive sessions with county commissioners and Miller leading up to the sale. Hunt serves as civil attorney for the county.

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affair, to enjoy the atmo-

sphere of a wedding.

Reservations are required and can be made

All Pend Oreille

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April 1st

Pend Oreille County Solid Waste (509) 447-4513

by calling The Cutter at 509-446-4108.

The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park St., in Metaline Falls.

The Cutter is looking for period or antique wedding gowns, as well as models for the event.

If there is that special wedding dress – or bridesmaid dress – that is still wearable or can be displayed, the Cutter would like to feature it.

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modeling should be of a smaller size.

“Unfortunately, many of the wedding gowns we have in our collection are of a smaller size,” says event organizer Tara Leininger.

“We can fit anyone under a size 10 or 12.”

For more information on lending a gown or becoming a model should contact Tara at The Cutter at 509 4464108.

families to begin their Easter day. Scripture, a short message, and Holy Communion are shared.

At 10 a.m., the Resurrection Celebration moves to the church itself, located at the corner of Grandview and 5th in Metaline Falls.

The service includes all the familiar hymns of the day, as well as special music, scripture, message and communion.

For more information, contact pastor Tara Leininger at 509-446-3301.

Everyone is welcome to the Metaline Falls Congregational UCC, no matter their faith or beliefs.

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b r i e f ly Field conditions hindering beginning of Cusick’s softball season CUSICK – Cusick traveled to Coeur d’Alene to play Lake City junior varsity Wednesday, but results were not available.

The Panthers’ game scheduled against Selkirk Saturday, March 24, was postponed due to field conditions and has not yet been rescheduled.

The Panthers were to play Tekoa-Oaksdale Tuesday, but that game was also canceled.

They host Newport Friday, March 30, at 2 p.m. and then are on spring break for a week.

Newport baseball away for next games NEWPORT – The next two games for the Newport Grizzlies baseball team will be played away.

The Grizzlies played Riverside after the newspaper deadline Tuesday.

They will play at Medical Lake Friday, March 30, at 4:30 p.m. Newport will be at home against Chewelah Tuesday, April 10.

The game will be played on the Sadie Halstead Middle School field, starting at 4:30 p.m.

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Winning bronc riders Local saddle bronc riders Caleb Nichols of Priest River and Austin Krogh of Newport have been hitting rough stock events and rodeos the last couple months. In the top picture, Nichols is shown making an 83-point ride to win the event at Monroe, Wash. In the picture to the right, Krogh spurs one to a 78 point score for second at Monroe. Nichols collected $1,600, a rifle and a buckle. Krogh won about $988. Krogh figures he and Nichols have each won over $3,000 in the last two months.

Spartans don’t go unnoticed at McDougall meet

Cusick loses in ‘pre-season’ games

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

COEUR d’ALENE – The Cusick Panthers baseball team was in action last week, playing two games against the Lake City Junior Varsity squad Wednesday, March 21.

Games against Selkirk Saturday and Rogers LV Tuesday were canceled because of Cusick’s field conditions.

Against Lake City, Cusick coach Randall Herzon said he treated it like a pre-season game.

“We pitched guys who had never pitched before,” he said. He didn’t remember both scores.

“We lost the second one 10-0.”

Cusick will next play April 7, after spring break. They will go to Inchelium for a game at 2 p.m.

COLFAX – Spartan harriers and hurlers made strides at the McDougall Invite at Colfax Saturday, March 24, taking top spots in several events.

“Overall, I thought the meet went well,” said Priest River Lamanna High School track and field coach Jared Hughes. “It was cold and very windy, but at least we were able to compete, as several other meets in the region were cancelled due to the snow.”

Cameron Parks was the Spartans top point earner with a first place finish in the 3,200-meter, third in the long jump and tying for fifth in the high jump.

“This was his first meet of the year and it showed that he is ready to be a key contributor for the Spar-

tans this year,” Hughes said.

Colby Poe and Teagun Holycross both earned second place finishes in the shot put and 300-meter hurdles, respectively.

“They both have had great starts to the spring,” Hughes said. He added that Holycross’s times in the 100-meter and 200-meter also improved his state ranking.

Drayven Ayers was solid

finished in fifth place, just a half a point shy of fourth.

There were 27 teams competing.

Priest River girls made their mark at the meet, with Annika Rantala making more headway in her high school track and field efforts. She finished sixth in the 1,600-meter with a solid early season time of 6:04. Alaina Guevarra finished in eighth place in the pole vault at six-feet, six-inches.

“We were missing six kids that were supposed to compete due to road conditions and illness,” Hughes said. “However, the kids that did go competed well, with 25 of the 26 kids achieving season or lifetime bests. Once we get a nice day for a track meet, we should see even better results across the board. Until then, we will be working hard at

On Deck: At Deer Park: March 30, 11:30 a.m.

At Kellogg: April 11, 4 p.m.

once again as he tied for fifth in the high jump and ran a personal record in the 200-meters.

Tanner Cochrane threw a 104-feet, nine inches personal best in the discus for an eighth place finish.

Overall, the boys’ team

Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – The Newport Grizzlies baseball team beat the Priest River Spartans 8-1 Wednesday, March 21, at Priest River.

Newport drew first blood in the first inning with a run scored. They followed that up in the second inning with four more.

Newport’s Jacob Kirkwood pitched

the first three innings, striking out five.

He was relieved by Hunter Peterson, who pitched the next three innings.

“They threw 78 pitches combined,” Newport coach Gary Reese said.

Dylan Skipper pitched the last inning for Newport, giving up one run. Reese said he was able to give a lot of players game time.

“We played 18 players, which was

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk softball team played two double-headers last week, losing both games again Northport Tuesday, March 20, and both games against Chewelah Friday, March 23.

Selkirk hosted North-

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B O W LI N G Wednesday, March 21

Team Won Lost

Lucky Ladies

Thursday Niters

Team Won Lost

OK Lanes

346.5

276.5

Team Won Lost

No Pins Left Behind

73

39

Woodwise

346.5

283.5

Wilkinson Rentals

Country Lane

66

46

Club Rio

338.5

288.5

Area 51

Morning Glories

60.5

51.5

McCroskey Defense 322.5

291.5

Odds and Ends

Sparklers

50.5

61.5

Les Schwab

323.5

Hi-Rollers

Golden Girls

49.5

62.5

Win/Lose We Booz

Balls-y Broads

36.5

67.5

Pin Ups

High scratch game: Kelly Jo Hilliard 204. High scratch series: Betty Balison 505. High handicap series: Kelly Jo Hilliard 253. High handicap series: Jennifer Ellersick 670.

Converted splits: Carol Becks 3-10, Pat Shields 5-6, 2-7.

305.5 300

318

286.5

201.5

High scratch game: Conner Sheppard 210. High handicap game: Conner Sheppard 263. High scratch series: Arlo Hoisington 551. High handicap series: Conner Sheppard 696. High team scratch game: Club Rio 654. High handicap game: Pin Ups 879. High team scratch series: Club Rio 1,906. High handicap series: Pin Ups 2,416.

Converted splits: Pamela Nichols 5-8-10.

port Tuesday and lost 15-1 and 10-5.

Ashlin Robertson pitched for Selkirk and

Jared Hughes

PRLHS track and field coach

ter, and ninth in the 3,200-meter.

Priest River will travel to Deer Park for a meet Friday, March 30, 11:30 a.m., then to Kellogg on Wednesday, April 11 for the IML Double Dual at 4 p.m.

72.5

39.5

66

46

61.5

50.5

52

60

Plain Nasty’s

48

64

Vacant Team

40

72

High scratch game team: Wilkinson Rental’s 661. High scratch series team: Wilkinson Rental’s 1,860. High handicap game team: Hi-Rollers 887. High handicap series team: Hi-Rollers 2,543.

High scratch game: Ralph LaGrand 234, Christy Huling 187. High scratch series: Ralph LaGrand 601, Kim Rusho 473.

High handicap game: Ralph LaGrand 265, Christy Huling 266. High handicap series: Ralph LaGrand 694, Christy Huling 654.

Converted splits: Gary Wilkinson 3-7.

Allison Petrich caught in the first game. Norhtport See Rangers, 10B

s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Thursday, March 29

High School

Newport Golf: 10 a.m. Colville, Dominion Meadows

Cusick Softball vs.

Newport: 2 p.m. - Cusick High School

Newport Boys’ Soccer: 4 p.m. - Riverside High School

Newport baseball vs.

Medical Lake: 4:30 p.m. Medical Lake

Newport Softball vs.

Medical Lake: 4 p.m. Medical Lake High School

Thursday, March 22

Wednesday Night Loopers

‘We will be working hard at practice to prepare us for down the road when we hit league, districts and state competition.’

Lady Rangers lose four

Newport gets 8-1 win over Spartans

By Don Gronning

practice to prepare us for down the road when we hit league, districts and state competition.”

Priest River athletes currently ranked in the top 10 in Idaho 3A Classification are Teagun Holycross: fourth in the 300-meter hurdles, sixth in the 100-meters, and sixth in the 200-meters; Colby Poe: third in shot put, sixth in discus; Drayven Ayers: seventh in the 200-meter, eighth in the high jump; Cameron Parks: seventh in the 3,200-meters; Noah Martiniez: seventh in the 110-meter hurdles, eighth in the 300-meter hurdles; boys 4x200-meter relay, seventh place: Holycross, Ayers, Robbie Anselmo, and Evan Barnes; boys 4x400-meter relay, seventh place: Holycross, Ayers, Poe and Noah Martinez; Annika Rantala: fifth in the 1,600-me-

Priest River Softball vs. Troy: 5 p.m. - Troy, Mont.

Friday, March 30 Priest River Track and Field: 11:30 a.m. - Deer Park High School Newport Track and Field: 11 a.m. - Riverside

Saturday, March 31 Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School Selkirk Baseball vs.

Columbia: Noon - Selkirk High School

Tuesday, April 3 Selkirk Baseball vs.

Wilbur-Creston: 2 p.m. Selkirk High School

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Grizzly soccer counters loss with two wins

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

Miner photo|Don Gronning

Snow tennis Newport’s No. 2 boys singles player Cameron Whittle serves one shortly before the tennis match with Riverside was canceled because of snow. The match had been rescheduled from the week before. It will be made up Wednesday, March 28. Newport was scheduled to play Lakeside at home Tuesday, after The Miner went to press.

Sandpoint shuts out Spartans

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

SANDPOINT – The Priest River Spartans opened up their season Tuesday, March 20, with a game at Sandpoint, losing 26-0 in five innings.

“Being our first game of the year and only being on our outfield grass once, facing an opponent like Sandpoint made for an interesting start to the season,” Priest River coach Mark Schultz said.

Sandpoint scored 10 runs their first time at bat. Schultz said the idea was to use a lot of Priest River pitchers to get a feel for who is doing best.

“For the number of hitters that our pitchers

have faced in the gym, we pitched okay, we need to cut down on our walks and get ahead in the count early,” he said.

Cole Thompson and Jordan Best pitched the first inning, Coal Stevens pitched the second, Caden Brennan pitched the third, Jantzen Lucas pitched the fourth, and Coby Rogers pitched the fifth. Schultz said the Spartans need to get better on defense, which he is confident they will after some more game time. “Defensively, we made some mistakes,” he said. “Seeing a ground ball in a gym and on a field are two totally different balls, the more we get outside and play,

those mistakes should get cleaned up.”

He said game time will also help with offense.

“Offensively, we hit a lot in the gym off our machine, however, live pitching is a little different,” he said. “We will need to see more live pitching and that will help us become better hitters. Sandpoint is a good team and you have to give them credit.”

Priest River’s doubleheader with Deer Park was canceled Saturday, as was a game scheduled with Riverside Thursday.

The Spartans play a doubleheader at Kettle Falls Saturday, April 10.

The game will start at 2 p.m.

Spartans beat Newport on softball field Johnson hits two homers for Priest River

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – Emma Johnson hit her first career homerun for Priest River when the Spartans hosted Newport Friday. Her next at bat, she did it again.

“She had five RBIs and two homeruns,” Priest River coach Rob DeMent said.

Priest River won 19-1.

“I don’t think it’s indicative of how their season will turn out,” DeMent said about Newport. The Grizzlies have some really good softball players, but Priest River has been on the field a bit more this season. “We had some more games under belt.”

The Spartans secured the victory thanks to 10 runs in the fourth inning.

Liann Kren, Tabitha Richey, Tawny

Nichols, Johnson, Adrie Minish and Karah Fink all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Spartan pitcher Natalie Randolph surrendered one run on three hits over five innings, striking out five and walking zero.

“We finally got our No. 1 pitcher back,” DeMent said. Randolph was on a volleyball trip and missed the first few games of the season.

Adamae Holloway took the loss for Newport. She surrendered 19 runs on nine hits over four innings, striking out one. The Spartans stole five bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Kren led the way with two.

“A lot of things we’ve been working on … started to click,” DeMent said.

“We put a lot of pressure on them. It was a good game for us. It definitely helped build some confidence.”

MEDICAL LAKE – The Newport High School boys’ soccer team was a traveling show last week, losing a game 4-0 against Medical Lake Thursday, March 22, and winning games earlier in the week against Northwest Christian, 2-1, and Rogers High School, 1-0.

Last Thursday, the hosting Cardinals scored a hat trick in the first half, blanking the Grizzlies.

Newport had four shots on goal while Medical Lake had 12 and Newport had four saves to Medical Lake’s three.

Northwest Christian (NWC) hosted Newport Tuesday, March 20, losing to the Grizzlies 2-1. Newport took 18 shots on goal and NWC had seven.

The game was back and forth for the first 20 minutes when in the 33rd minute Phelip Figueroa found the back of the net for the Grizzlies. The Crusaders countered in the 41st minute to equalize the match and Newport’s Figueroa responded with a go ahead goal in the 42nd minute, getting the Grizzlies the lead. Zorica pointed out Anthony Cornwell and Lee Ray Turner as turning in promising efforts as defense.

“With a little change to the line up we are finding out where our strengths and improvements need to be made,” Newport soccer coach Mark Zorica said.

“Overall, the game was back and forth between two equally matched teams.”

Grizzly goalkeeper Adam Moorhead was solid with 14 saves.

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NORTHPORT – The Selkirk Rangers baseball team played in a jamboree at Northport Tuesday, March 20, beating Columbia and Northport.

“It was a great experience to get out on the field,” Selkirk coach Jeremy Link said.

Selkirk, like most of the area schools, hasn’t been able to practice outside yet because of snow and rain.

Selkirk beat Columbia 13-1 in four innings.

The pitchers did their job, Link said.

Peter McAnerin pitched the first two innings of that game, throwing six strikeouts and allowing no runs.

Ryan Zimmerman relieved him, pitching the last two innings.

“He did really well also,” Link said.

Jay Link went three for three at bat, hitting two doubles and four RBIs. Calvin Rood went two for three and hit a double.

Selkirk beat Northport 10-1 in three innings.

Link was the staring pitcher, striking out six in the two innings he threw. Calvin Petrich pitched the last inning, striking out one.

Link went two for three at bat, hitting two doubles, with two RBIs. Aiden Penny went two for three, with a double and two RBIs. Saturday, March 31, Selkirk plays Columbia at home, with the doubleheader to start at noon.

The Rangers are home again the following Tuesday, April 3, at 2 p.m.

to find our shape and gel together as a team.”

Zorica praised sophomore Troy Hill for playing well in the forward position. David Rodriguez was surprising in the striker position as it is new to him, Zorica said.

He added that Moorhead, currently the reigning NEA All-League goalkeeper, is finding his way quickly from where he left off last year. Newport had a game at Lakeside Tuesday, March 27 after deadline. The team will travel to Riverside for a game on Thursday, March 29, 4 p.m.

Courtesy photo|DeAnn Sawyer

Little guys at Chewelah The Newport Little Guys wrestling team competed at Chewelah Saturday, March 24. Wyatt Porter, shown here, won third. First place winners include Colton Bennett, Duane Leslie, Warren Hamblen, Matthieu Kirkwood, and Richard Castro. It was Castro’s first win. Second place winners include: Jimmy Ward and Parker Warren. It was Warren’s first medal win. Third place finishers went to Wyatt Porter and Sonny Prentice. Rowdy Koepke, Hayden Gay and Tucker Dodds won fourth place ribbons.

Lady Spartans compete well against strong Sandpoint team

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – Despite an 18-7 loss, Priest River coach Rob DeMent is impressed with his team’s efforts on the softball diamond.

“We lost 11 letterman from last year. We have only one senior – so we’re a really young group – and she’s never played before,” he said.

Priest River traveled to Sandpoint Tuesday, March 20. They scored three runs in the fourth inning, with doubles

by Jasmine Martin and

Emma Johnson and a sacrifice fly by Tabitha Richey.

“I was really happy with the way we played Sandpoint. We were finally able to get our bats going a little bit,” coach DeMent said. “I think we played really well considering they’re one of the best 4A teams in Idaho.”

The pitcher for Sandpoint allowed six hits and six runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out two. Their relief pitcher threw two and a third innings. Tawny Nichols took the loss for Spartans. She surren-

dered 11 runs on eight hits over four innings, striking out two.

Sandpoint launched three home runs on the day. The Spartans totaled six hits. Martin and Johnson all had two hits to lead Spartans.

Sandpoint scattered 12 hits in the game.

The Spartans hosted Cheney Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They travel to Troy, Mont., to play Thursday, March 29, at 5 p.m. and then have a week off for spring break.

Priest River beat Newport Friday. See separate story.

Tough week for Newport softball

Selkirk baseball wins at jamboree

By Don Gronning

On March 19, the Grizzlies got the upper hand on the Pirates at Joe Albi Stadium in Spokane, defeating them 1-0 with Newport taking 11 shots on goal and Rogers getting nine. The game went into shots from the mark in the non-conference match up, with Grizzly goalie Adam Moorhead getting 15 saves to Rogers’ 13.

“It was a stalemate for most of the game as both team tried to feel the temperature of the game and create the tempo,” said Zorica. “We started out slow, as we are still trying

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport softball team lost three games this past week, to Freeman, Priest River and Lakeside. (See separate story for game against Priest River.)

The Grizzlies traveled to Freeman Tuesday, March 20, and lost 15-2 in four and a half innings.

Freeman scored one run in the first and two in the second, before Newport crossed the plate once in the third. The bottom of the third, however, basically ended the game. Freeman scored 12 runs.

Newport scored again in the fifth, but the game was called on the mercy rule.

Adamae Holloway started pitching for Newport, and was relieved in the third by Alexis Polensky. She came back in dur-

ing the fourth inning. Alexandria Poisel caught for Newport.

The Grizzlies hit five singles in the game.

Newport traveled to Lakeside Monday, March 26, and lost 12-1 in five innings.

Lakeside scored four runs in the first inning. Newport scored one run in the second, but it was all Lakeside from then on. They scored three runs in the second, two in the fourth and three in the fifth, when the game was called.

Holloway pitched for Newport and Poisel caught.

Newport hit five singles in the game.

Newport travels to Medical Lake Thursday, March 29, to play at 4 p.m. and then travel to Cusick Friday, March 30 to play at 2 p.m.

They played at Riverside Tuesday, after The Miner went to press.

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‘Kilroy Was Here’ premieres April 19 at Circle Moon

Looking for a job?

Brush up on your skills PRIEST RIVER – For those just entering the work force, returning after a hiatus or wanting to brush up on their job seeking skills, the Priest River Library will offer a Live and Learn series on job seeking skills called, “Ready, Set, Go!” starting Wednesday, April 11.

The series runs for three consecutive weeks at the Priest River Library, who is hosting the series in partnership with the Idaho Department of Labor.

Participants will create resumes and cover letters. The April 18 class will cover job applications and interview skills.

April 25 the sequence concludes with a mock interview session where participants will be able to practice their interview skills with local business owners and managers.

Classes will run from 3:30-5 p.m., and are open to all ages and job market levels.

Register early, as space is limited.

For more information contact the Priest River Library at 208448-2207 or library@ westbonnerlibrary.org.

Follow library programs and events at www.westbonner.lili. org and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ westbonnerlibraries.

Historian Jack Nisbet at the Beardmore Building Saturday PRIEST RIVER – Canoes Along the River: A presentation on primitive water transportation on local waters, will be conducted by historian Jack Nisbet Saturday, March 31 at Priest River’s Historic Beardmore Building.

Social hour starts at 6:30 p.m. with the presentation at 7:15 p.m.

There will be a no-host bar and complimentary snacks.

The Beardmore Building is located at 119 Main Street in Priest River.

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SACHEEN LAKE – The Mountain Harmony Show Choir is gearing up for their dinner theatre performance of “Kilroy Was Here” at Circle Moon Theatre April 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. with the option of dinner at 6:30 p.m. The matinee is April 28, 2 p.m. (no dinner option).

“Kilroy Was Here” is a patriotic musical comedy that salutes the men and women serving in the military.

Tickets for dinner and show are $25 per person, tickets for only the show are $12 for adults or $10 for children and senior citizens. Tickets are available at Seeber’s Drug Store in Newport or call 208-448-1294.

Go to www.northwoodsperformingarts.com for more information about this show and upcoming productions.

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Newport High School senior Trystan Potter.

Potter is Soroptimist Girl for March Trystan Potter is Soroptimist Girl of the Month for March. In her free time she enjoys playing sports like basketball and volleyball, working at Union Street Perk; helping at local community events through the National Honor Society, and WDFY (Washington Drug Free Youth).

She’s volunteered at local food drives and the annual Newport Hometown Christmas celebration, while also keeping her grade point average at a 3.98 cumulative. She is the Executive Vice President at Newport High School and she says, “It is the best thing I’ve ever decided to do.”

After high school

she plans to attend The University of Idaho in the fall of 2018 and major in Organizational Communications and hopefully minor in education/teaching. Her career goal is to be a healthcare administrator, a high school administrator, or an elementary school teacher. She hopes to return from college and bring her new abilities to Newport, Spokane, or the Coeur D’Alene area.

“My family and friends are the people I have to thank for making all of my dreams and future come true,” says Potter.

“With all the love and support I have received I am so grateful for what’s to come in the future.”

SPOKANE – Six Newport High School students were nominated for the Spokane Scholars program. Part of the Newport School District lies in Spokane County so Newport students are eligible for the Spokane Scholar programs.

Newport students were nominated by their principal, counselor or teacher based solely on their academic accomplishments in each of the six categories - English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, World Languages and Fine Arts.

Newport students nominated include: Erica Simila, English; Brandon McMeen, fine arts; Justin Gill, mathematics; Corinna Cauchy, science; Kari Goodrich, social studies

and Stephanie Huang, world languages.

They will join a total of 148 seniors from Spokane County schools who will receive the Spokane Scholars Foundation Medal of Academic Achievement at the 26th Annual Spokane Scholars Foundation Banquet at the Spokane Convention Center April 16.

At the banquet, the Spokane Scholars Foundation will award $60,000 in monetary awards ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 to 24 of the scholars, four each in the six content areas. Consideration for the cash awards include: grade point average and course of study in the content area of nomination, national aptitude and achievement test scores,

original research or related activities, and letters of recommendation. A panel of three judges reviews the applications in each content area. Fifteen regional colleges and universities match the monetary awards for recipients who attend those institutions.

Keynote speaker for the 26th event is Spokane native David W. Grainger, PhD, Department Chair and Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Utah. Grainger is also a University Distinguished Professor and the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Presidential Endowed Chair in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Dr. Grainger graduated Valedictorian from Lewis and Clark High School in 1979.

Class explains importance of healthy soil NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners present “Amendments for Healthy Soil,” an important and highly informative gardening class, Thursday, April 12, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at the Newport Extension Office, at 227A South Garden Avenue. The class will be taught by experienced and knowledgeable Master Gardeners who will cover a variety of topics including: composting; cover crops; biochar and purchased fertilizers and

amendments.

“A successful garden starts with healthy soil and this class will be very helpful and interesting to local gardeners,” says Eloise Opp, Public Education Chairperson for the local Master Gardener Program. The cost for the class is $5 for community members (bring a spouse or friend for an extra $2) and $3 for Master Gardeners. All funds raised from the class will be used by the local Master Gardener Foundation to provide

gardening education programs to the community.

Pre-register by emailing beverly.sarles@ wsu.edu or calling the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 1 509 447-2401 to provide contact information should the class schedule change and ensure adequate materials for all participants will be available. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in this program may call 509447-2401.

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Friday, March 30

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

Books Out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library

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

Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library

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

Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

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

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Priest River Lioness Meeting: 11:45 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 site

Thursday, March 29 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m.

- Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown Line Dancing: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Quilters Meet: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Commu-

Saturday, March 31 Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

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

- Priest River City Park Priest River Chamber Board: 4 p.m. - Chamber Office Youth Advisory Council: 4 p.m. - Blanchard Library Newport Maws and Paws Booster Club: 6 p.m. - Newport High School Library Blanchard Lions: 7 p.m. Blanchard Inn Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Computer Basics for Adults: 10 a.m. to Noon -

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

Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. Priest River Assembly of God Church Soroptimist International of Newport Business Meeting: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Kaniksu Lodge 97: 6 p.m. 111 Main St., Priest River Pend Oreille County Search and Rescue: 7 p.m. - Newport Health Center Basement Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Wednesday, April 4 Rotary Club: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

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

Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

Calispel Post 217: 6 p.m. American Legion in Cusick

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

Pend Oreille Rock and Gem Club: 6 p.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

Alcoholics Anonymous:

Where to Worship

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~6:30 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

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

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

CATHOLIC MASSES

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

Usk: St. Jude’s 111 River Rd., Sat. 4:00 p.m.

Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows 1981 LeClerc Creek Rd. Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m.

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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

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

Tuesday, April 3 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

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

Newport Library

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 10 a.m. for all ages Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

Thursday Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Becky Anderson 509-447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

LIFELINE MINISTRIES Full Gospel - Spirit Filled 214 S. Montana Ave., Oldtown 916-671-4460 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Friday Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer 4:30 p.m.

Pastor Jim McDonald

REAL LIFE NEWPORT “Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.”

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

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Through His potency everything that hath, from time immemorial, been veiled and hidden, is now revealed.”

Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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 www.americanlutheranchurch.net

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Saturdays, 10:00a.m.

Diamond Lake 301 W. Spruce St, Newport 326002 Highway 2 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. diamondlakeadventist.org Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen Edgemere - 5161 Vay Rd 11:00a.m.

(864) 378-7056 edgemereadventist.org Bible preaching, God Newport - 777 Lilac Ln 11:00a.m. honoring music newportsda.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.

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Missoula Children’s Theater at Priest Lake

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ocal actors performed in the Missoula Children’s Theater’s production of The Snowqueen Friday, March 16 and Saturday March 17, at Priest Lake Elementary School.

According to photographer Autumn Kennedy, The Missoula Children’s Theater comes every year to Priest Lake, funded by the Parent Teacher Organization, and is open to anyone K-12 in West Bonner County.

“This year we had quite a few Priest River Junior High kids join in, which was fun,” she said.

Photos by Autumn Kennedy of Autumn’s Loft

Most of the enthusiastic cast.

Third grader Lilly Kennedy and fifth grader Brice Bartholomew interact in a scene while fourth grader Mary Rusty and fifth grader Clara Kennedy look on.

Marie Beers was the piano player for the play.

Second graders Macy Benedict, Ryker Pettit and Alysha Brockwell performing in makeup and costume.

Costumes and props are always a key part of any play, especially a Missoula Children’s Theater production. Pictured are Priest River Junior High seventh graders Maytus McLain, Luke Butler and Hannah Wagoner.

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OBITUARI ES Jay Cline NEWPORT

A memorial service was held Monday, March 26, at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Medical Lake for Jay Cline.

Mr. Cline passed away Oct. 29. He was 90.

Born to Harold and Leona Cline March 26, 1927 in Seattle, Wash., he was the youngest of seven children.

All are now deceased.

His younger years were spent mostly in Montana.

He and Phyllis married and resided in Spokane and the Valley. He established Jay’s Forklift Service. He was very busy until his retirement.

In 1970 he lost his son Bob. After helping his daughter-in-law recover from injuries, they eventually moved to Steilacoom, Wash. They were long haul truckers. He loved the travel and started RVing, going to Arizona in the winters. They settled in Newport closer to family.

He was on call always for his daughters Kathryn, Linda and his son Gary for numerous car repairs. He had many hobbies and woodworking was his favorite.

He could fix anything from the most delicate of watches, cards shufflers to big rigs.

He always had a joke or a story form almost everyone, especially kids, and they all had nicknames.

He was a wonderful husband, father and provider.

Friends and family will miss him. We all love you.

Alexander Ronald “Ron” Layton COLBERT

Alexander Ronald “Ron” Layton, 81, of Colbert, Wash., died Sunday, March 25, 2018, in Spokane, Wash.

Ron was born Aug. 17, 1936, in Queens, N.Y. to Alexander and Winifred Layton.

He served with the 82nd Airborne in the U.S. Army from August 1953 to August 1956. Ron joined the Los Angeles Police Layton Department in August of 1959 and retired in October of 1979.

After his retirement, he moved to Newport, where he then joined the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy, then as Undersheriff. He then went to work several years for the Washington State Gambling Commission, eventually returning to Pend Oreille County as an investigator from 1995-2010. Ron particularly enjoyed his working relationship and friendships with Pend Oreille County Prosecutor Tom Metzger and Sheriff Jerry Weeks.

In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and camping trips to Lake Powell. He enjoyed golfing until his health prevented him from playing the game the way he thought he should be able to.

Survivors include his sons, Tom Layton of California, Ron Layton of Oregon, and Gary Layton of Yakima, Wash. He is also survived by his companion, Sue Gravelle of Deer Park; a brother Dennis Layton of California; along with Ron’s numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He also enjoyed maintaining contact with his step-children Ben and Matt Olander.

While there will not be a funeral, visitation will be held Thursday, March 29, 3-7 p.m. at Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home, 1306 N. Monroe St. in Spokane. Committal service will be 11:15 a.m. on Friday, March 30, at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery. To share a memory, visit www.hazenjaeger.net.

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 19 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Best Chance Rd., report of vehicle parked in area with footprints heading towards vacant house.

HARASSMENT: Newport area DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: W. 2nd St., Newport, report of complainant trying to get scissors away from grandmother and she scratched complainant across the face.

BURGLARY: Hwy.2, Newport, report of possible burglary in progress, neighbors called complainant and said garage is open, car is pulled outside, and windows look broke out.

HARASSMENT: W. Kelly Drive, report of female subject harassing complainant and yelling at him.

HARASSMENT: Community Hall Rd., Cusick RECOVERED VEHICLE: W. 6th St., Newport RUNAWAY JUVENILE: W. 5th St., complainant reports 17-year-old son ran away from school today.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Yarrow Lane, Newport, complainant received photographs of animals possibly being neglected at that residence.

GRASS FIRE: Allen Rd., Elk, complainant can see flames in field in area.

AGENCY ASSIST: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of vehicle that was hitting the back of subject’s car while leaving the Oldtown area and continued to hit their vehicle all the way into Newport.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 4th St. and Cass, report of a group of five or six kids smoking cigarettes.

THREATENING: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of daughter who is receiving threatening Facebook messages from her boyfriend’s mother.

DISTURBANCE: W. 1st St., report of female in all black walking in and out of roadway and screaming profanities.

STRUCTURE FIRE: Hwy. 41 and E. 4th St. S., report of mutual aid for structure fire.

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TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Hwy. 2 and Calispel, report of female driving with child sitting on lap approximately two minutes ago.

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JUVENILE PROBLEM: Calispel Trail Loop Rd., report of father and son verbally fighting then son came to complainant’s home and yelled at her and slammed her door.

and she was following it and trying to get it back, male was trying to ram her car.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of one vehicle that went off roadway down in ditch, no injuries.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20

one hour, ongoing issue.

accident.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 7th St., report of subjects in parking lot with flashlights and cell phones.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24

THURSDAY, MARCH 22

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20 and Deeter, Newport, report of two vehicle accident.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle on other side of guardrail, unknown injuries.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., assist with searching a student’s locker and backpack.

ARREST: S. Washington Ave., Jeremy A. Smith, 38, Newport, was arrested for a probation violation.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Newport Ave., Newport, report of ongoing problem with neighbor’s dogs running loose.

ARREST: Hwy. 2 and 7th, Dustin A. Pelican, 39, Spokane Valley, was arrested for driving with a suspended license and Samantha M. Nick, 23, Newport, was arrested on an out of county warrant.

HARASSMENT: Cusick, complainant reporting that her granddaughter has been harassing her over the phone.

ANIMAL BITE: Hwy. 211, Usk, report of new tenant bit on foot by dog of tenant that is moving out.

ARREST: Ashenfelter Bay Rd., Anthony C. Grotjohn, 26, Oldtown, arrested for failure to appear.

ARREST: Tyson James Householder, 31, Valley, DOC hold.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Jared Rd., Usk, report of blue station wagon parked outside the gate, doesn’t appear to be anyone in vehicle, the windows are iced over appears to have been there all night.

SUSPICOUS VEHICLE: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report if possible stolen vehicle at that residence.

SUSPICOUS VEHICLE: Middle Fork, Cusick, report of suspicious vehicle in the area of logging crews.

ARREST: S. Washington Ave., Newport, Ruben D. Lopez, 50, Newport, was arrested on DOC detainment.

ARREST: S. Washington Ave., Newport, Cory A. Shults, 36, Oldtown, was arrested for probation violation.

AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 31, Metaline Falls, report of people skidding logs across highway.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Newport Ave., Newport, report of vehicle parking across the road from his residence for different times and different days the last couple of years.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: N. Newport Ave., Newport, report of vehicle parked halfway in disabled parking and half in red zone that is not a disabled vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 31, complainant reports she came home to a man picking up sticks in her yard and he stated it was for a project.

NOISE COMPLAINT: Joyner Drive W., report of alarm going off on Inlet Ave. ARREST: 1st and Union Ave., Molly M. Christopher, 22, Newport, was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

THEFT: Hwy. 20, report of suppressor stolen from vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 1st St., report of someone who threw rock at windshield then ran off.

THREATENING: Camden Rd., report of brother who made threatening comments via phone call.

ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: S. Union Ave., report of wanted person seen driving a possible stolen car in the area.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Angela J. Robles, 43, Spokane Valley, was arrested on an out of county warrant and failure to appear.

DISTURBANCE: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of male subject in middle of parking lot screaming at people.

ACCIDENT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of vehicle hit yesterday while complainant was at work.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211, report of vehicle all over the highway, going about 20 mile per hour.

BURGLARY: S. Fea Ave., report of residence broken into, unknown if subjects are still inside.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 211, report subject in a trench coat is on an abandoned piece of property.

DISTURBANCE: Grinnel St. and N. 9th, Ione, female states boyfriend took her car

ANIMAL NOISE: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of dogs barking for approximately

ARREST: Hill Top Rd., Jaime Jr. Barajas, 28, Newport, was arrested for malicious mischief in the 3rd degree.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle slide off.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, report of two male subjects trying to break into business.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle over embankment.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of truck with poor lane control.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: Stanley Court, report of vehicle abandoned, partially in roadway.

WEST BONNER COUNTY

MONDAY, MARCH 19 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41 and S. Martin Ave., Oldtown THEFT OF PROPERTY: Parley Lane, Oldtown FIRE STRUCTURE: E. 4th St. S., Oldtown BURGLARY: N. Hunt Creek Rd., Coolin

TUESDAY, MARCH 20 BURGLARY: S. McKinley St., Priest River

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 RECKLESS DRIVING: Spirit Lake

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, Priest River

THEFT: W. 5th St., report of bicycle stolen from the alley behind residence.

DISTURBANCE: Main. St., Anthony L. Chapman, 49, Cusick, was arrested for assault in the 4th degree.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: W. 7th St., contacted subject on parking violation.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 1st St., report of juveniles playing in rodeo grounds.

DISTURBANCE: Driskill Rd., Newport, complainant reports there are subjects at the end or her driveway yelling and screaming and vehicles going up and down the driveway.

FOUND PROPERTY: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of found credit card in parking lot.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22

FOUND PROPERTY: Metaline, Metaline, report of found property on river bank.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Doe Meadow Rd., Newport, complainant reports her son was on the phone with her and was screaming and yelling at subjects.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2 and Diamond Drive, report of vehicle slide off.

RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River

FRIDAY, MARCH 23

FOUND PROPERTY: 4th and Union Ave., Newport

THEFT: W. 1st St., Newport, report of four cell phones stolen from church.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Driskill and Telephone Rd., report of vehicle parked at intersection for a while.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Doe Meadow Rd., Newport, report of complainant who stated that twice now her daughter’s boyfriend’s vehicle has had sugar put in the gas tank.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 4th St., Newport, report of a man that got out of his car and asked complainant’s children if they wanted to come pet and name his bulldog.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2 and Pend Oreille Park, report of tree down, partially blocking westbound lane.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Calispel and Hwy. 2, report of truck that peeled out from stop sign and into oncoming traffic.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 57, Priest River DUI, DRUGS OR ALCOHOL: Hwy. 2 and Eastside Rd., Priest River SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES: Clagstone Rd. and Satchel Drive, Spirit Lake

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Cory Rd., Spirit Lake ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake

ACCIDENT: W. Walnut St., report of two-vehicle collision, other party becoming hostile.

THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, complainant reports seeing female with stolen backpack.

RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 57 and Hwy. 2, Priest River FOUND PROPERTY: E. 5th St. N., Oldtown

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 MISSING PERSON: Holiday Loop, Blanchard TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Hwy. 2, Priest River

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of juvenile female attempting to leave residence, becoming physical.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: W. 6th St., report of vehicle just stolen from driveway.

ACCIDENT: N. Newport Ave., report of one vehicle rollover

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River

SUNDAY, MARCH 25 RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Oldtown SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 41, Blanchard

PU BLIC M E ETI NGS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 TRI-COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

MONDAY, APRIL 2 PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse PRIEST RIVER CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. Priest River City Hall BONNER COUNTY FAIR BOARD: 6 p.m. Fairgrounds Office in Sandpoint NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall PROPERTY RIGHTS COUNCIL: 6:30 p.m.

- Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

BLANCHARD TEA PARTY: 6:30 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse LENORA WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT: 10 a.m. - Skookum Rendezvous Lodge PEND OREILLE PUD COMMISSIONERS: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices BONNER COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: 1:30 p.m. USDA Office, 1224 Washington Ave., Ste. 101 WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT:

6:30 p.m. - Fire Hall on Highway 57 PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5: 7 p.m. - Fire Station 51, 406722 Highway 20, Cusick PEND OREILLE COUNTY FAIR BOARD: 7 p.m. - Fairgrounds at Cusick

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station No. 41 DIAMOND LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: 6:30 p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2 IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

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Public Utility All bid proposals shall be accomDistrict No. 1 of panied by a bid proposal deposit in Pend Oreille County accordance with Section 1-02.7 of the 2016 Washington State Standard Request for Proposals, FR and Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction. Should the Arc Clothing Programs successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory Pend Oreille County Public Utility District is performance bond within the time currently seeking proposals from professional stated in the specifications, the bid businesses interested in providing a proposal deposit shall be forfeited to comprehensive purchase or rental program of the County of Pend Oreille. certified Arc and FR clothing. The program at Bid Proposal, Plans and Specificaa minimum must include FR ATPV minimum tions may be obtained from the Pend rating of 8 cal/cm squared ANSI Class 3 HiOreille County Public Works DepartVis products. Interested parties can request ment, Road Division, P.O. Box 5040, the full scope of work and requirements by Newport, Washington 99156, upon emailing the Contracts Manager at ktornow@ payment of $30.00, non-refundable, popud.org. Proposals must be received no per set. All checks shall be made later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2018. payable to the Pend Oreille County Road Department.

Women’s, minority and small business Informational copies of maps, plans enterprises are encouraged to apply. The and specifications are on file for inDistrict is an Equal Opportunity Employer. spection in the Pend Oreille County Public Works Department, Road Division, in Newport, Washington, and the following Plan Centers: McGraw Hill Public Utility Construction Plan Center, Builders District No. 1 Exchange of Washington, Spokane Of Pend Oreille ABC, Tri-City Construction Council, County Spokane Regional Plan Center, Contractor Plan Center, Abadan ReproRequest for Proposals, Power graphics, and Builders Exchange of Washington. Plans and specifications Supply Consultant/Firm may also be viewed at the official Pend Oreille County web site: Pend Oreille County Public Utility District http://www.pendoreilleco.org is currently seeking proposals from A MANDATORY pre-bid conference consultants and firms interested in providing will be conducted on Thursday March Power Supply Consultant services.

22, 2018 at 2:00 pm beginning at Pend Interested parties can request the full scope Oreille County Commissioners Board of work and requirements by emailing the Room, 625 W. 4th Street, Newport Contracts Manager at ktornow@popud.org.

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Proposals must be received no later than Bids are to be submitted in a sealed 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2018. envelope addressed to: THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Women’s, minority and small business COURTHOUSE, NEWPORT, WASHenterprises are encouraged to apply. The INGTON 99156 with “BID FOR District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

COUNTY ROAD PROJECT NUMBERS RAP 2610-01 FERTILE VALLEY ROAD CRP 824” written on the Your Right to Know outside.

Your right to know and be informed of the functions Pend Oreille County, in accordance of your government are embodied in public notices. with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of In that self-government charges all citizens to be 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2002d to informed, this newspaper urges every citizen to read 2002d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal and study these notices. We strongly advise those Regulations, Department of Transcitizens seeking further information to exercise their portation, subtitle A, Office of the right of access to public records and public meetings.

Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the 201879 Department of Transportation issued PUBLIC NOTICE pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS all bidders that it will affirmatively COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE insure that in any contract entered PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT into, pursuant to this advertisement, NEWPORT, WASHINGTON minority business enterprises will be Sealed Bids will be received by the afforded full opportunity to submit bids County of Pend Oreille at the County in response to this invitation and will Commissioners Office, located in the Continued on 8B Pend Oreille County Courthouse at 625 West Fourth Street, Newport,

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tion of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: March 14, 2018 /s/Pamela K. Neatherlin Pamela K. Neatherlin, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anthony Fry, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242

Continued from 7B not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award.

The bids which will be received are for the improvement of RAP 2610-01 FERTILE VALLEY ROAD CRP 824 in Pend Oreille County, including clearing, grubbing, roadway excavation, concrete curb, base course, top course, asphalt paving, and other related work.

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201882 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 18-4-00011-8 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of CHERYL CHRISTINE CHALFANT, Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publica-

201883 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 18-4-00010-0 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of JAMES F. SYMBOL, Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Administrator of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days

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after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: March 14, 2018 /s/ Anne M. Symbol Anne M. Symbol, Administrator ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anthony Fry, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner March 14, 21 and 28, 2018.(7-3) _________________________ 201884 PUBLIC NOTICE Lakeland Restoration Services, LLC, 78 E River Spur, Priest River, Idaho 83856 is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology Aquatic Plant and Algae Management NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project applies to the following geographical area: Metcalf Lake and Brownie Lake located at Buck Quarter Ranch in Cusick, WA. The permit allows the discharge of a specific list of pesticides provided permit conditions are met, however the pesticides currently anticipated for use are: 2,4-D Amine, 2,4-D Ester, Diquat Dibromide, Endothall Dipotassium Salt, Endothall Mono-Potassium Salt, Flumioxazin, Glyphosate, Imazapyr, and Sodium

Carbonate Peroxhydrate.

Ecology has made a SEPA determination of significance with the adoption of an existing environmental document for this proposal.

Any person desiring to present their views to Ecology regarding this application may do so in writing within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice. Comments should address whether coverage under this permit is appropriate for the proposed project. Comments must be submitted to Ecology. Any person interested in the department’s action on this application may notify the department of their interest within thirty days of the last date of publication of this notice.

Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology, Water Quality Program, Attn: Aquatic Pesticide Permit Manager, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600.

Published in The Newport Miner March 21 and 28, 2018.(8-2) __________________________ 201885 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 18-4-00013-4 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of MARCI LYNN VAN AUSDALL, Deceased.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be Continued on 9B

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Continued from 8B barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: March 21, 2018 /s/ David L. Van Ausdall David L. Van Ausdall, Personal Representative E LT C L a w G r o u p , P L L C Bryce R. Myrvang, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner March 21, 28 and April 4, 2018.(8-3) ______________________ 201888 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille Conservation District Board of Supervisors resolved on March 15th, 2018 to proceed with informing the voting public that the incumbent has been re-elected 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 or www. pocd.org /s/ David Marcell David Marcell District Manager Published in The Newport Miner March 21 and 28, 2018.(8-2) _______________________ 201881 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE, EMC Mortgage Corporation, through their loan servicing agent Marix Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. JAMES E. BREWSTER and SHERRY BREWSTER, HUSBAND AND WIFE; THE ESTATE OF GARY E. PHILIPPET; UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF GARY E. PHILIPPET; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION; OR CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION, and UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; and DOES 1-10 inclusive; Defendants.

NO: 11-2-00003-2. NOTICE OF HEARING, JUDGE PATRICK A.

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

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

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MONASMITH. TO: Name and Address: Matthew K Sanger, WSBA# 6717, 1312 N. Monroe St., Ste 242, Spokane, WA 99201; The Estate of Gary E. Philippet, 662-B Scotia Rd, Newport, WA 99156-8398; UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF GARY E. PHILIPPET, 662-B Scotia Rd, Newport, WA 99156-8398, DOES 1-10 INCLUSIVE; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; PARTIES CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, 662 Scotia Rd, Newport, WA 991568398. 1. A hearing has been set in this matter on 5/3/2018 at 1:30 p.m. at: Pend Oreille County Superior Court, Room/Department: n/a; Address: 229 S Garden Ave, Newport, WA 99156. 2. The purpose of the hearing is: Motions for Summary Judgment; Default; and Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure. Dated: 3/6/2018, /s/ Joseph McCormick, Attorney for Plaintiff. CC: Respondent, Respondent’s Lawyer, Parent/ Guardian/Custodian.

Published in The Newport Miner March 28, 2018.(9) _________________________ 201890 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille Conservation District Board of Supervisors would like to notify the public of their regularly scheduled board meetings. POCD meets the second Thursday of the month in the POCD Resource Offices located upstairs at 121 N. Washington Ave. Newport WA 99156 (Above Frontier Title & Escrow). Hours are subject to season.

Summer hours are April through September where meetings begin at 5 p.m. Winter hours are September through March where meetings begin at 3 p.m. The next regularly scheduled POCD board meeting is set for April 12th, 2018. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. and will be held in the POCD Resource Offices located upstairs at 121 N. Washington Ave. The public is encouraged to attend.

Please contact District Manager David Marcell for questions or accommodation requests.

in the hearing, contact the Weed Board, 509-447-2402, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Published in The Newport Miner March 28 and April 4, 2018.(9-2) __________________________ 201895 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND ACTION Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on March 26, 2018 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Scott Wacenske and did on March 26, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for a dock and ramp project (FILE NO. SSDP-18-006), Location: 211 Greggs Ct An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on March 20, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Department Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than April 12, 2018.

Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County) WDFW, HPA Permit, USACOE, Corp Approval Dated: March 26, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner March 28 and April 4, 2018.(9-2) __________________________

201896 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND ACTION Pursuant to County Development 201893 Regulations, notice is hereby given PUBLIC NOTICE that Pend Oreille County did on LEGAL NOTICE March 23, 2018 received a complete The following ordinance was ad- Shoreline Substantial Development opted at the regular meeting of the Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Town of Ione Council on March 21, Resources Permit Application, and 2018. The complete text of the associated documents from Wilordinance is available for review at liam Gonzalez and did on March the Clerk’s office during regular busi- 23, 2018 issue a Determination of ness hours. Ordinance No. 602 is Completeness for a dock and ramp amending Ordinance 532 water rate project (FILE NO. SSDP-18-007), schedule for the Water and Sewer Location: 542 Open Skies Rd., Treatment Plants only.

Parcel #: 443227520006 An Environmental Checklist under the State /s/ Sandy Hutchinson Sandy Hutchinson Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Town Clerk/Treasurer was prepared by the applicant on March 12, 2018 and the county Published in The Newport Miner expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The March 28, 2018.(9) _________________________ optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental 201894 PUBLIC NOTICE impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, PEND OREILLE COUNTY or to be notified of the action taken WEED BOARD on this application should contact CALL FOR BIDS the Pend Oreille County CommuAND BID OPENING HEARING Sealed bids for the furnishing of Her- nity Development Department. The bicides and Adjuvants to the Pend submitted application and related Oreille County Weed Board in esti- file documents may be examined mated quantities totaling $30,000 by the public between 8:00 AM & for the year 2018 will be received 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County by the Weed Board of Pend Oreille Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 County, Washington, until 4:30 PM, South Scott Street, Newport, WA Monday, April 9, 2018. They will be 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed publicly opened and read during a at www.pendoreilleco.org. Conhearing to be held Wednesday, April tact: Andy Huddleston, Community 11, 2018 at 2:15 PM in the Weed Development Department Planner, Board Office. Bid specifications are (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ available at the Weed Board office, pendoreille.org. Written comments 227-B S Garden Ave; Newport WA, from the public may be submitted to 509-447-2402 or electronically from Pend Oreille County no later than noxweedinfo@pendoreille.org.

April 12, 2018.

The Weed Board reserves the right Required Permits: Shoreline Subto reject any or all bids, to waive any stantial Development Permit (Pend informality in the bids and to accept Oreille County), Floodplain Developsuch bid or bids or portion of bid or ment Permit (Pend Oreille County) bids as may be deemed in the best WDFW, HPA Permit, USACOE, Corp interest of Pend Oreille County. Approval Bids must be either mailed to: Pend Dated: March 26, 2018 Oreille County Weed Board PO Box 5085, Newport, Washington 99156- Published in The Newport Miner 5085 or hand delivered to the Weed March 28 and April 4, 2018.(9-2) Board office at the street address _________________________ above. If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate Published in The Newport Miner March 28, April 4 and 11, 2018.(9-3) _________________________

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201897 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND ACTION Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on March 21, 2018 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from David Hood on behalf of Dale Terry and did on March 23, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for a bank stabilization project (FILE NO. SSDP-18-008), Location: 411 Reflection Drive S., Parcel #: 433708570208 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on February 5, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco. org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Department Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than April 12, 2018.

Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County) WDFW, HPA Permit, USACOE, Corp Approval Dated: March 26, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner March 28 and April 4, 2018.(9-2) _________________________ 201898 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND ACTION Pend Oreille County did on March 12, 2018 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Larry Bell and did on March 23, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a dock on the PO River. (FILE NO. SA-18-004), Location: 404631 HWY 20; Parcel# 443520529004 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on January 16, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of NonSignificance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 19711-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org.

Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than April 12, 2018.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW)Army Corp, Approval Letter (USACOE) Dated: March 26, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner March 28 and April 4, 2018.(9-2) _________________________ 201899 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND ACTION Pend Oreille County did on March 13, 2018 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Sheila Pearman and did on March 23, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a dock on Sacheen Lake. (FILE NO. SA-18-005), Location: 8272 Fertile Continued on 10B

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Facebook rumors cry wolf Wolf sightings at Diamond Lake unconfirmed

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

DIAMOND LAKE – Area Facebook profiles were filled with warnings and caution to be on the lookout for wolves after an unconfirmed wolf sighting Wednesday, March 21, on Southshore Road near Diamond Lake.

The animals were most likely coyotes, according to Severin Erickson, wildlife officer for the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The report was a third party report from a resident in the area who thought she spotted two dogs approximately 200 yards away, until a driver from a passing vehicle

stopped and claimed they were wolves, advising the woman to move her children to safety.

The animals were described as black and brown, which is uncharacteristic of grey wolves that live in Washington, said Erickson. Erickson also interviewed the woman’s neighbor who caught video surveillance of three coyotes attacking four of his chickens on Tuesday. The woman and the neighbor share the same driveway.

“Our nearest wolf pack is somewhere near Boyer Mountain,” Erickson said. “We know that because they are collared and we can monitor them.”

Erickson explored

the area near Diamond Lake of the alleged wolf sighting looking for tracks and said he found

‘If you think you’ve seen a wolf or other large predator, please call us.’

Severin Erickson WDFW Officer

human, dog, and coyote tracks, but no wolf tracks. The Carpenter Ridge wolf pack, which is the closest to the Diamond Lake area, was being monitored near Boyer Mountain at the time of the sighting. Er-

Baseball: Caden, Lucas pitched From Page 1B

great,” he said.

The game was the second of the season for Priest River.

“We played better this game, our pitchers really pitched well,” Priest River coach Mark Schultz said.

Sophomores Caden Brennan and Jantzen Lucas were on the mound for the Spartans.

Schultz said Brennan pitched three innings, giving up four hits, striking out four and walking four. Lucas pitched four innings, gave up five hits, struck out six and didn’t walk any.

“The four run second

inning was with the help of some of our errors,” Schultz said. The Spartans had four errors in the game, compared to one for Newport.

The Spartans got some hits.

“Offensively he had six hits,” he said. “We just didn’t string them together.”

Sophomores Jordon Best, Logan Shockey, and Lucas, got hits, as did senior Cameron Reeves.

Fellow senior Coal Stevens had two hits.

For Newport, Tug Smith, Jacob Weber, Owen Leslie, Danny Bradbury and Peterson all hit singles. Kirkwood hit three singles and a

Continued from 9B Valley Rd; Parcel# 433125539021 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on March 5, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than April 12, 2018.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval Dated: March 26, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner March 28 and April 4, 2018.(9-2) ________________________ 2018100 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND ACTION Pend Oreille County did on March 23, 2018 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Paul Coppin and did on March 26, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for repair/maintenance of a boathouse on Davis Lake. (FILE NO. SA-18-006), Location: 57 Davis Lake Lane; Parcel# 443231519140 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on March 11, 2018 and the

double, with three RBIs. Schultz said his team will get better.

“We need to cut down on our strikeouts,” he said. “The more live pitching we face, the better we will get at putting the ball in play.”

He was happy with how his team came back from a loss. (See separate story.)

“It was nice to see how the boys played against Newport and how they bounced back from our first game,” he said. “We will get back out on the field and work hard in practice and get better with every game. We are a young team and we need to get out and play.”

county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than April 12, 2018.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval Dated: March 26, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner March 28 and April 4, 2018.(9-2) _________________________ 2018101 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING INCLUDING BUDGET AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Town of Cusick has a regularly scheduled Town Council Meeting scheduled for April 9, 2018 and will be conducting a Hearing regarding Amending the annual budget, changing future budgets to a biennium format and hearing information to resolve current grievances.

A vote will be taken regarding changing the due date of Water/Sewer bills. A vote will be taken regarding employee pay rate. A vote will be taken to abolish committees.

It is anticipated that the Town will vote on and resolve all afore mentioned issues. There will be continued discussions regarding current Water/Sewer issues and how to best proceed and take action accordingly.

Written comments must be submitted by April 5, 2018 to Jennifer Lee,

ickson said the animals that were reported as wolves were most likely large dogs or coyotes.

“This time of year coyotes’ coats are brushy because they’re shedding their winter fur, which makes them look bigger than they really are,” Erickson explained. He added that it is appreciated when people refrain from spreading news of an unconfirmed predator sighting on social media.

“It can spread rumors that aren’t accurate,” Erickson said. “All though if you think you’ve seen a wolf or other large predator, please call us.”

According to WDFW wolf biologist Trent Roussin, there are two

wolf packs east of the Pend Oreille River, the Goodman Meadow pack and the Salmo pack.

West of the Pend Oreille River there are three packs that straddle the line between Pend Oreille County and Stevens County: the Carpenter Ridge pack, Dirty Shirt pack and the Smackout pack. There are five wolves in the Goodman Meadows pack and five in the Salmo pack; 13 in the Carpenter Ridge pack, seven in the Dirty Shirt pack and sick in the Smackout pack. All of the packs are collared with the exception of the Smackout pack.

However, Roussin explained that just because

someone sees a wolf, it doesn’t immediately mean that there is a pack in the area.

“Sometimes wolves disperse and go out on their own to start their own pack, and they can literally travel hundreds or even thousands of miles,” Roussin said. “We don’t consider a single sighting of a wolf to be a pack; there has to be multiple sightings of different wolves in the same area.”

He added that wolf attacks on humans in North America are extremely rare, and that people recreating in the outdoors are more likely to have a violent encounter with moose.

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scored four runs in the first inning, one in the second and two in the third. They added seven runs to their lead in the top of the fourth before Selkirk scored a run. The game ended in the fifth inning on the mercy rule.

Robertson hit a double for the Rangers.

The second game went a full seven innings, but Northport came out on top again 10-5. The Mustangs scored two runs in the first inning.

Selkirk tied it up with two runs in the second. Neither team crossed the plate in the third, but Selkirk pulled ahead by three runs in the fourth.

Northport took it from there, however, scoring four runs in the fifth, two in the sixth and two in the seventh.

Robertson and Petrich pitched and caught again for Selkirk.

The Rangers traveled to Chewelah Friday, losing the first game 18-4 in four and a half innings.

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Dated: March 26, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner March 28 and April 4, 2018.(9-2) _________________________ 2018102 PUBLIC NOTICE WAREHOUSEMANS LIEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to RCW 19.150.090 and 19.150.100 Notice is given that Diamond Lake Mini Storage will be selling by live auction the contents of unit C5 belonging to David Lavole 705 N Lincoln ST #A Colville, WA 99114221, amount owing $300.00, unit C7 belonging to Sean McClean 7052 Deer Valley Rd Newport, WA 99156 amount owing $410.00, unit A21belonging to Sarah Atkinson Church 5385 Highway 50 Lamar, CO 81052 amount owning $348.00 . All of these Units containing household items. Auction to be held at: Diamond Lake Mini Storage 325502 N Highway 2, Newport, WA 99156 on April 7, 2018 at 1:00pm. (509) 447-4088 Published in The Newport Miner March 28 and April 4, 2018.(9-2) __________________________ 2018103 PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Bids are solicited by the West Pend Oreille Fire District, for a building addition for Station #3, and construction of a new Station #4, in Priest River, Idaho.

Selkirk led 2-1 heading into the second inning. Chewelah scored three in the second, five in the third and nine in the fourth to end the game. The Rangers scored two in the third.

Robertson and Petrich were again on the mound and behind the plate.

Robertson, Nicol Lyons, Petrich, Emma Avey and Ellen Huddle each hit singles. Robertson hit a double.

Chewelah won the second game 140, with 12 runs in the third and two in the fourth.

The game ended after the top of the fifth.

Lyons pitched for Selkirk until the third inning when Robertson took over. Petrich was behind the plate.

Shelby Rood hit a single for Selkirk.

Selkirk’s game scheduled against Cusick Saturday, March 24, was postponed.

The Rangers played Inchelium Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They are on spring break and return to play in early April.

Sealed bids will be received at West Pend Oreille Fire Station, at 61 Airfield Way, Priest River, ID 83856 on April 26, 2018 @ 6:00 PM PST. Bids will be publically opened at that time.

The following Description of Work is written for the Bidder’s convenience and is generic in nature: Work includes construction or alteration of two fire stations near Priest River, ID. Station #3 involves the addition of approximately 1,440 SF single-story, shed roofed, wood stud, slab-on-grade construction.

Station #4 involves the construction of an approximately 3,880 SF shop building, single-story, wood stud, slab-on-grade construction. Site work includes clearing and removal of topsoil, excavation for building foundations, utility connections, backfill, concrete sidewalks and curbs, asphaltic paving, and grading. Building work includes concrete foundations, slabs, wood stud and prefabricated wood truss structure, insulation, gypsum wallboard interior finishes, metal roofing, vinyl windows, hollow metal and wood doors, builder’s hardware, painting and pre-finished metal siding. Electrical work includes, site utilities, electrical service, site lighting, interior lighting, exhaust fans, power distribution and devices, data conduit, and connections to Owner-provided equipment. Mechanical work includes site utilities, gas piping, waste/vent and domestic water piping, and the installation of (2) gas unit heaters at Station #4 and a split system at Station #3.

Interested Bidders may secure copies of the Bidding Documents from the Architect: Paul Matthews Architects PLLC 8052 W. Main Street Rathdrum, ID 83858 (208) 687-0300 on the following basis: Printed copy: $50.00 or downloadable copy by contacting the Architect.

Published in The Gem State Miner March 28, April 4 and 11, 2018.(24-3) __________________________