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Preserving water rights County commissioners mull joining with Spokane, Stevens counties in forming water bank involving Pend Oreille River water

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Should Pend Oreille County join with Stevens and Spokane counties in forming a water bank, using water from the Pend Oreille River and its tributaries to put into the headwaters of the Little Spokane River?

That’s a question Pend Oreille County commissioners are being asked by Spokane County commissioners.

Pend Oreille County is studying the proposal, which Spokane County estimates will cost at least $5 million.

Karen Skoog, who was elected from District 1 in the south part of the county where the

headwaters are, says the county should consider such a move.

The Little Spokane River watershed is in danger of becoming closed to new wells because in stream flows for the Little Spokane River are becoming too low. Since the watershed extends into Pend Oreille County, it could mean no new building permits would be issued for projects in the watershed, Skoog said.

To prevent that, water from the Pend Oreille River could be used to mitigate for the lack of water in the Little Spokane River, she said, making it unnecessary to close the watershed.

Cooperation between the three counties would be viewed favorably by Ecology.

“Ecology wants to know we’re working together,” she said. The state Department of

Ecology would be the agency with authority to close the watershed.

Forming a water bank is only one option, says Keith Stoffel, the state Department of Ecology’s water resources program manager.

The way a traditional water bank is formed is to buy existing water rights to seed the bank, he said.

Stoffel says using Pend Oreille River water to seed the Little Spokane River watershed is a relatively new proposal. He says there is a feasibility study that is due to be completed by the end of June.

A second phase of the feasibility study will need to be conducted, Stoffel said, but there is no guarantee that a grant will be awarded to conduct the study. It is a statewide competitive

grant and there is no telling how much the state Legislature will put into the fund.

“It’s a real wild card,” Stoffel said. “We don’t know how applications there will be or if there will be money in the fund.”

Part of what is giving the process a sense of urgency is that Spokane County commissioners wrote in an April 6 letter to Pend Oreille County commissioners that they needed to apply for a water right by April 30 to apply for a grant for the second phase feasibility study.

Spokane County will apply for that water right, Spokane County commissioners wrote, the right to divert Pend Oreille River water.

Pend Oreille County commissioners met SEE WATER, 2A

Sacheen Lake sewer system encounters problem $1.26 million for groundwater drain under lagoon

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

SACHEEN LAKE – Construction on the Sacheen Lake sewer system is well underway, thanks to the easy winter.

But months ago engineers found that there was groundwater under the lagoons.

“We got into the water table,” says Kevin Koesel, head engineer. “It’s a huge deal.”

Crews had to install an underground drain system under the lagoon to drain water away through pipes. It was required both as a practical matter but also by the state Department of Ecology.

That unexpected cost is about $1.264 million, running the total project cost to about $13.4 million.

To pay for it, Sacheen Lake Sewer and Water District SEE SEWER, 8A

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Construction on the Sacheen sewer system is more than halfway complete. Here crews from S&L Underground of Bonners Ferry work on digging sewer lines on Fertile Valley Road.

Stratton principal, food service director retire with pride

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Starting a new venture is the theme for retiring Newport School District administrators, as both Stratton Elementary principal

Terri Holmes and food service director Judy Henshaw want to have time to try new things.

The Newport School District is saying goodbye to Holmes and Henshaw at the end of the school year, as they want to have time for family, travel-

Terri Holmes, Stratton Elementary Principal Length of career: I graduated from EWU with a BA in Psychology and then spent several years at home with my children Jeff and Zac. In 1990, I attended Whitworth University and earned a Masters In Teach-

ing and volunteering.

The Miner asked each retiree about their plans for the future and if they have any advice for their incoming replacements. It was no surprise that one retiree’s advice is to have fun being around the children.

2015 Idaho session: What passed, and what it means

Length of career: I have been with the Newport School District food services for 25 years.

I started as a substitute and loved it from then on. I loved doing dishes, serving food, prepping food, clean up and doing it again the next day. I

BOISE – As Idaho’s 2015 legislative session spilled briefly into Saturday morning — arguably, its 90th day in business — Rep. Reed DeMordaunt received compliments from both sides of the aisle.

House Minority Leader John Rusche of Lewiston and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Winder of Boise sought out DeMordaunt. The Eagle Republican and chairman of the House’s Education Committee was a key player in the session’s centerpiece education bill, a five-year, $125 million career ladder to boost teacher pay.

After two failed drafts, and a bill that was sharply criticized during a five-hour public hearing, the third version of the bill ultimately achieved widespread consensus. The bill

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Judy Henshaw, Food Service Director

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B R I E F LY Army Corps to host public information meeting in Priest River April 30 PRIEST RIVER – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a public meeting April 30 in Priest River, to inform the public on Albeni Falls Dam operations.

Representatives from the Corps will discuss upcoming spring and summer operations, lake level coordination and review last year’s winter operations. In addition, a representative from Bonneville Power Administration will discuss Columbia River power and flexible winter power operations.

The meeting will be held Thursday, April 30 from 5:30-7 p.m.

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at the Priest River Event Center, 5399 Highway 2.

See story inside about an agreement between BPA and the Corps about maintaining levels of Lake Pend Oreille.

Retirement fund gets OK at Newport schools NEWPORT – The Newport School District passed the state audit of its retirement funds, March 20.

State auditor Troy Kelley said the district’s Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) for the year ended June 30, 2013, are accurate and complete with state laws.

“Our examination disclosed no issues that are required to be 5B-7B

reported under Government Auditing Standards,” the report said.

Chamber to man a booth at Priest River Pickers PRIEST RIVER – The third annual Priest River Pickers will be held Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in conjunction with the May Day community-wide yard sales.

Sellers can rent 19-foot parking spaces for $15 each and the Pickers will be on the May Day yard sale map.

Contact the chamber at 208-448-2721 or prchamber@ conceptcable.com.

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BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

OLDTOWN – The national debt is the biggest threat facing the nation, Idaho Republican Sen. Mike Crapo told a small crowd at Rotary Park Tuesday, April 7.

Using charts, Crapo illustrated his belief that the national debt is unsustainable and rejects arguments that the debt isn’t important given the size of the American economy.

“That argument is only relevant when the economy is growing faster than the debt,” Crapo said. But it’s not, he said. He said the debt currently is $450 billion, up considerably from the $180 billion in 2007. Crapo said even the $180 billion figure was “inexcusable.”

The problem, he said, is not with taxes, it is with spending.

“The problem is that spending is too high, not that taxes are too low,” Crapo said.

He said for him and Idaho, everything was on the table to reduce the debt. That means spending on defense and agriculture must be looked at, along with all other federal spending.

Entitlement spending – Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid – must also be looked at, since they are such a big part of the debt.

Crapo said there were movements in both the House and Senate to deal with entitlements, but leadership from both parties kept it from coming to a vote. He said next to interest on the national debt, entitlement spending was the next fastest growing part of the budget.

Crapo says changes to

the tax code are due. He says he wants to flatten the U.S. tax code. He would reduce the top tax rate on corporations from 35 percent to 25 percent and eliminate many tax deductions.

As a member of the Boles-Simpson Commission, Crapo worked on tax reform, but didn’t get as far as he wanted.

“I would have went to a flat tax,” he said. He favors three tax rates for individuals – 33 percent, 12 percent and 8 percent.

Crapo says flattening the tax code would lead to an explosion of economic activity.

“Most people would see their taxes go down,” he said. Some would see taxes go up but overall costs would still be less because compliance costs would go down.

In the question and answer session that followed his talk, Crapo was asked if he would get rid of the Internal Revenue Service.

He said he would be happy to not need an IRS. He said most states already have a way of collecting income tax and they could also collect federal taxes.

He was asked what about IRS employees.

Crapo said that it would be the same as in the private sector, when one industry ends, another begins.

He said instead of an income tax, he favors a consumption tax – like a sales tax – to fund federal government, rather than relying exclusively on income tax.

A man said he was a disabled Marine who needed both knees replaced. The Veteran’s Administration’s 40 mile rule meant that he had to rely on services in Sand-

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U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo addressed a small gathering at the Rotary building in Oldtown Tuesday, April 7. He spoke on a number of topics, but it all came back to his view that the national debt was the nation’s biggest problem.

point instead of Spokane.

Sandpoint doesn’t have the ability to do the surgery. He said the Veteran’s Choice legislation that was passed was a cosmetic fix that didn’t really address the problem. The Veteran’s Choice legislation said that if veterans couldn’t get services within 40 miles, they could get a voucher to pay for private health service.

Crapo said he will have a bill to fix that. The VA interpreted the 40 mile rule to mean veterans had to seek services within 40 miles as the crow flies. Crapo said he doesn’t understand why, other than they say they can provide services for less cost than the private sector. Crapo said he was pretty certain his bill will pass.

Crapo was asked if the U.S. should be self sufficient regarding energy.

Crapo said yes, that he was open to all forms of energy,

including nuclear, as well as forms that may not have been thought of yet.

“I’m a huge advocate of nuclear,” Crapo said. But nothing will replace oil and gas in the foreseeable future, he said.

Crapo was asked about the Secure Rural Schools funding. Secure Rural Schools provides money to counties that have federal forest land.

Funding lapsed and reverted to a much smaller amount.

Crapo said that he and Oregon senator Ron Wyden had sponsored legislation that would make Payment in Liu of Taxes a permanent program. PILT is another way the federal government provides counties with money to make up for not paying property taxes on federal land.

Crapo said he would also favor making Secure Rural Schools funding permanent as well, if he could find spend

offsets to do so, as he and Wyden did with PILT funding.

The House passed a different bill that would increase the fees paid to physicians that see Medicare patients that also included Secure Rural Schools funding.

Crapo said the bill will likely come up for a vote in the Senate in the next couple weeks.

He acknowledges physicians who see Medicare patients lose money when they do so, but didn’t know if he would vote in favor of the legislation.

He said the bill would cost $200 billion but only has $70 billion in spending offsets.

“That poses a real problem for conservatives,” he said. He said he would vote for the bill if it had been offset with spending cuts. He said he thinks it will pass the Senate when it comes up for a vote in the next couple weeks or so.

HOLMES: Be an advocate WATER: River is one of the few areas and voice for children state will consider new water rights FROM PAGE 1

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ing degree. Shortly thereafter, I was hired as a teacher in the Central Valley School District and taught second, third and fourth grade. During this time, I returned to EWU and earned my administrative credentials. I was a Literacy Facilitator in CV, and in 2007, was hired in the Newport School District as the principal at Stratton Elementary. I’ve enjoyed eight years in this position.

Why did you choose now to retire? Change is good and I’ve frequently sought change in my life. It’s time for me to explore other opportunities.

What is your proudest accomplishment? My proudest accomplishment is also my favorite experience: working to provide the best education for our children while working alongside the very best staff. It has been an honor working with people who put the needs of children first.

What was your most challenging experience? The most challenging aspect of my job has been convincing many parents how crucial their role is in helping their children to read.

Any advice for your replacement? My advice to the next principal is to be an advocate and voice for children, and to appreciate, support and lead this excellent staff. There are many educational initiatives that will impact every district in Washington State. The next principal will need to be a filter for what is truly important.

What are your plans for retirement? My husband, Tom, and I plan to travel, spend more time with our boys, fish, relax and start a new venture.

Monday afternoon with prosecutor Dolly Hunt to discuss changes they would like made to Spokane’s proposed agreement.

Hunt said the agreement was basically a commitment to be part of a watershed management plan.

Commission Chairman Steve Kiss said he wanted to know what they were agreeing to.

“We have to know what we’re signing,” he said. “I don’t want to get into something we can’t afford.”

The three commissioners and Hunt talked over proposed changes to the agreement.

Stoffel said the process is in a very early stage. Ecology grants water rights on behalf of the state. He says nobody has applied for a water right to use the Pend Oreille River to seed the water bank.

Stoffel says there are a number of things that could make the water bank project

infeasible, which is why the three counties are conducting a feasibility study and will need to conduct a second phase of the study. There could be problems with water quality, shorelines or flooding, for instance, he said. The project could cost too much.

Stoffel says a water right application is the starting point.

If Ecology accepts the application, a State Environmental Protection Act study must be conducted. A SEPA review includes public hearings with opportunity for the public to comment.

“It could take years,” Stoffel said. “We won’t even work on the application until the SEPA is done.”

After the SEPA, Ecology issues findings. People can appeal those findings to the state Pollution Control Hearings Board if they disagree.

Whatever decision, people with standing can challenge the findings in Superior Court, he said.

Manus and Skoog, along

with Newport City Administrator Ray King attended a meeting on rural water supply in the northwest April 9.

Stoffel addressed the meeting.

He told the group that most of Eastern Washington’s surface and ground water has been fully apportioned or overapportioned. The Pend Oreille River is one of the few areas that Ecology will consider for new water rights.

Rachael Paschal Osborn, senior policy advisor for the Center for Environmental Law and Policy attended the meeting.

“Very clearly they are focused on bringing Pend Oreille River water to Spokane County,” she said. She does not think it is a good idea. Conservation and limits on development are alternative solutions that should be considered to deal with the Little Spokane River Watershed.

“Transferring water from one basin to another is not good,” she said.

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B R I E F LY Kaltran will transport Medicaid patients USK – According to a post on the KALTRAN Website, the bus service is now offering Medicaid transportation services throughout Pend Oreille County for Native and Non-Native residents utilizing medical services at the Camas Wellness Center.

People who currently have Medicaid and would like to see if they qualify, are invited to contact the KALTRAN office at 509-447-7247.

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Pend Oreille Players buying Eagles building NEWPORT - The Pend Oreille Players recently signed a buy/sell agreement for the Eagles building. The group has been seeking a loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a loan, but needs to show support from the community.

“They want to see $10,000 to $15,000 in our bank account as well as letters of support,” said Gillian Monte, one of the board members of the Pend Oreille Players. “Any little thing you can do helps.”

Letters of support, whether it be a letter supporting the Pend Oreille Players group or the move to new building are welcome, as are donations of any amount.

When it comes time to move, volunteers will be needed. The Pend Oreille Players also welcome comments or suggestions.

“We are so close to having everything we need to have a building that is our own,” Monte said. People can call 509-447-0706, or come by during office hours, Wednesday-Friday from noon to 6 p.m. at 240 N Union, or send an email at mail@pendoreilleplayers.org.

No bidders for danger trees NEWPORT - Pend Oreille County did not receive any bids to remove so called danger trees in Pend Oreille Park. The county was seeking a bidder to remove the trees, which were in danger of falling.

Community Development Director Mike Lithgow said because the county did not get any bids, they could seek a private contractor to remove the 141 trees.

Lithgow said in the past the county did the work but this year there were quite a few more trees.

County commissioners gave him the approval to seek a contractor to remove the trees and clean up the slash piles by chipping, not burning.

The work is the same as was requested in the bids.

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Box Canyon Dam has been undergoing changes to the gate lift operations to reduce the amount of dissolved gas that plunges into the scenic Pend Oreille River. Fish can be harmed with gas bubble trauma is too much dissolved gas gets in their bloodstream.

Dissolved gas project complete at Box Canyon Dam

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District completed the total dissolved gas (TDG) project, April 9, changing the way the gates at Box Canyon Dam spill water.

The PUD cost for the project was estimated at about $8 million in late January. The project was required as part of the PUD’s relicensing agreement with the Federal

Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Box Canyon Hydroelectric Project to help fish breathe better in the Box and Boundary reservoirs.

The target species are bull trout, mountain whitefish, and westslope cutthroat trout.

To lower the levels of TDG, the PUD has hired Dix Corporation from Spokane to install hooks on the middle gates on each of the four spillways.

They attached a hydraulic

cylinder to the hooks and lifted the top two gates at one time to reduce the amount of falling distance.

The two-gate lift will make the spillway water “skim” across the surface of the river instead of plunging into the depths of the river.

It will also reduce the fall time, which reduces the entraining of air in the water.

The sizes of the gates at Box are 40 feet wide by 21

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Fish may pass through Cusick with ease PUD looks at second fish passage project

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Three types of fish may find new habitat downstream with the addition of fish passage near Cusick.

The Pend Oreille Public Utility District is looking at downstream fish passage options for the Calispell Creek pumping station, required as part of their Box Canyon Dam relicensing by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Fishway Prescriptions.

Mark Cauchy, director of regulatory and environmental affairs, said the

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project is in the planning stages, with no design or specifications known. He said the concept has been conceived, but design will not be completed until late in the summer. There are

no estimates on cost at this time, Cauchy said.

“The plan is to use an Archimedes or Hidrostal type pump,” Cauchy said.

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PRIEST LAKE – Voters in the Priest Lake Library District will be asked to approve a levy increase May 19, for the first time since the initial levy passed in 1999. Prior to that election, the library was operated by volunteers and did not collect tax funds.

Currently, district residents pay $13 per $100,000 of assessed property value annually. The levy increase would raise taxes by about 50 cents a month per $100,000 of assessed property value.

When the library became public, it was open less than 20 hours a week, had two staff members, and the book collection was housed in the original small building, now known as the old Lamb Creek School. The parking lot was small and unlit, there

were no public computers, no Internet access, and the card catalog consisted of typewritten cards.

Today the library is open five days a week, employs four to five staff, a handyman, courier, and IT specialist, offers hi-speed Wi-Fi 24/7, has nine publicaccess computers, as well as iPads, Kindles, and Nooks for patron use. As part of the Cooperative Information Network (CIN,) patrons have access to resources from 27 public and school libraries.

Patrons can search the online catalog for books, DVDs, audios, and music and have them sent to the Priest Lake library for pickup. Audio and eBooks can be downloaded SEE LIBRARY, 6A

KOA discounted camping benefits kids with cancer DIAMOND LAKE – The Newport/Little Diamond Lake KOA Campground will be offering camping Saturday, May 9 for $10 as part of Kampgrounds of America’s annual KOA Care Camps Big Weekend to benefit KOA Care Camps for children with cancer. Campers who stay as paying guests on Friday, May 8 will receive a night of camping on Saturday, May 9 for $10. The entire $10 fee will benefit KOA Care Camps for children battling cancer.

The 12th Annual KOA Care Camps Big Weekend event is the official start to the 2015 summer camping season and is being offered at participating KOAs throughout North America.

The Care Camps Big

Weekend event is also the major fundraiser for KOA Care Camps for children with cancer, the official charity of Kampgrounds of America and the KOA Owners Association.

Donations raised during the May 8-9 weekend will all go to benefit KOA Care Camps, a network of 95 specialized, medically equipped summer camps throughout North America that offer children batting cancer a true summer camp experience at no charge to their families. To reserve a site or cabin, go to www.KOA.com and click on the Big Weekend event box, or go to www.koa.com/ national-events/care-campsbig-weekend for a complete list of participating KOA campgrounds.

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THANK YOU The family of Cecil Wylie would like to extend a special “Thank you” to all the friends and family for the beautiful cards, the plants & flowers and your generous donations in honor of Cecil to Inland Northwest Honor Flight. To all of you that made phone calls, visits and for your support during the recent illness and passing of Cecil, we are so grateful.

“Thank you” to Duane Valez and Tony Lamanna, Jr. for the wonderful tribute to Cecil at his service.

We would also like to say “Thank you” to the staff at Family Medicine Newport, Newport Community Hospital, and Dr. Jeremy Lewis for their excellent care and treatment of Cecil.

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Paid sick leave should be workers right

bill before Congress would grant workers the right to earn paid sick leave to be used during times of their own illness, doctors appointments and family members’ illnesses.

This right is long past due in the U.S. According to Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., who introduced the bill, 43 million workers don’t have a way to earn paid sick leave at their job. More than twothirds of those workers are in the bottom 25 percent of earners, who are the least likely to be able to afford to miss a day of work when they are ill.

Not having paid sick leave often means workers come to work when ill, posing serious public health risks, especially concerning the flu. A study from the American Journal of Public Health found the lack of paid sick days contributed to an additional five million cases of flu-like illnesses in the U.S. during the flu pandemic of 2009.

Many states and municipalities already have paid sick leave requirements, and they are seeing the benefits. Lower turnover, higher productivity and morale are just a few of the benefits to businesses.

“In Congress, we need to work on ways to grow our economy from the middle out, not the top down. That includes enacting policies like this one to expand economic security to working families,” Murray said.

Being able to take care of yourself and your family when sick, without being financially penalized, is good for individuals, businesses and the economy.

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Ask the commissioner, ‘Why?’ Imagine you have a product that customers love. It’s top quality, affordable and meets or exceeds all state and federal benefit standards.

Better yet, your product fills a void in the marketplace that left people vulnerable and unprotected.

Now, half a million people in Washington use your product and your customers gladly buy it year after year.

Nevertheless, a government regulator steps in and tries to put you out of business.

Why? That’s a good question.

The product we’re talking about is health insurance coverage for people who work for small businesses. They’re called association health plans and the regulator after them is Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler.

Association Health Plan (AHPs) passed the legislature with strong bipartisan support and were signed into law

by Gov. Lowry (D) in 1995.

They were designed to help small employers provide highquality, affordable health insurance for their employees and families. The law allows associations to band their small member companies together so they have the same purchasing power as big companies.

Today, 20 years later, AHPs are working well. More than a half million people in Washington are insured through AHPs, and small employers are clearly happy with their plans. In fact, many AHPs report that more than 90 percent of the employers renew their coverage.

The success of AHPs is not surprising.

People covered by association health plans have access to top doctor and hospital networks, and they cannot be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition. In fact, all the benefits mandated by state and federal law, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA), are covered.

AHPs also provide a level of support and service not otherwise available to small employers. The ability to offer high quality, affordable

health coverage through association health plans helps small employers compete with large employers for the best employees.

AHPs fill a critical void in the marketplace. Historically, 40-45 percent of the employers in association health plans previously couldn’t afford to provide health coverage for their employees.

Now they can, thanks G U E S T to the foreO P I N I O N sight of Gov. Lowry and the legislaDON C. ture.

BRUNELL In fact, ASSOCIATION OF national WASHINGTON surveys BUSINESS of health PRESIDENT insurance in 2011 and 2012 by AHIP, a national insurance trade association, ranked Washington the second most affordable state in the nation for firms with five or fewer employees and fifth most affordable for firms with 50 or fewer employees.

Interestingly, the Affordable Care Act doesn’t require small employers to provide health insurance for their employees, but thousands of Washington small businesses can – and do – because of association health plans.

If AHPs provide such highquality, affordable health coverage, why does the Commissioner want to get rid of them?

That’s a good question.

In reality, Commissioner Kreidler prefers single payer, government-run health care like the Canadian system.

When he moved to undermine AHPs in 2007, the Court ruled he did not have the legal authority to do so.

But apparently that was just a bump in the road for him.

If small employers are happy with their association health plans and half a million people have good coverage because of AHPs, why is the Commissioner unhappy?

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YO U R O P I N I O N ISP officer patient, professional To the editor: Last week my truck broke down on Highway 41 near Rathdrum, Idaho.

I was waiting for a tow truck on the side of the road and an Idaho State Policeman stopped another vehicle and they pulled in behind my vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle had all sorts of problems including a suspended license and invalid title and registration, and he had

been speeding.

I have never seen a more patient policeman and his demeanor was very professional. After 22 years on the job he was still acting like a regular person.

He helped speed up my towing and took the time to answer my questions.

He was a real credit to his organization.

On the opposite extreme, I recently viewed a cell phone video of a white police officer in North Carolina gunning down an unarmed black

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man. The officer has been charged with murder. He had stopped the man for a broken taillight which apparently carries the death penalty in North Carolina.

The rash of incidents where police are shooting unarmed citizens who are usually non-white, probably reflects the last gasp of racism in America and the result of government overreaction to security and terrorism. These are a bad combination to say the least.

I wonder how our sheriff

and his force are addressing this issue. Has the misuse of lethal force even been brought up in recent training? It would be interesting to hear what our local sheriff’s policy is. I wouldn’t expect that Idaho State Policeman to gun down any unarmed citizen after a traffic stop even if the guy was green or purple. We should expect the same consideration from our county sheriff and his deputies.

-Pete Scobby Newport

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California Gov. Jerry Brown imposed mandatory cutbacks on water usage in early April, saying the state is looking at a “new normal,” the New York Times reported Monday. The state’s population continues to rise and it maintains a $50 billion agriculture industry.

Now in the fourth year of a drought, San Diego County is building a $1 billion desalination plant to supply the county, due to open as early as November. Small plants are up and running in some towns, and plans to build one in Huntington Beach are in the works for Orange County. Texas may build desalination plants, and Florida has one in use already and may need more. The industry expands past the U.S. with Australia having six large desalination plants.

With the drought moving into the fourth year in California, many counties are looking to the west at the trillions of gallons of water in the Pacific Ocean. Should California be desalinating ocean water for use?

Should business owners who believe serving gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people is against their religion be allowed to deny them service because of that, as they are allowed to under Indiana’s recently passed law?

It depends, LGBT people aren’t a protected class nationally, so if a state doesn’t protect them as a class, businesses can choose not to serve them. If LGBT people are a protected class, as in Washington, you can’t discriminate.

Yes, government has no business telling private businesses who they can serve.

The market will punish those who discriminate.

2% 10% 22% 65%

Yes, there is already about 15,000 desalination plants operating in the world.

Yes, the $50 billion agricultural industry needs the water to maintain growth.

No, the amount of energy to run the plant will cause additional global warming issues.

No, the impact to sea life will have lasting impacts and it makes me cautious to be tapping into the resouce.

Yes, homosexuality is a sin and businesses should have the right to avoid promoting sin.

No, this is straight up discrimination and should be illegal, as it is in Washington.

Total Votes: 40

Vet with PTSD sentenced for burglary

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT - A 49 year old former marine with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder pleaded guilty to second degree burglary and was sentenced to three months in jail when he appeared in Pend Oreille Superior Court Thursday, April 9.

Todd A. Strom pleaded guilty as part of a plea bargain worked out between defense and prosecution.

The three months amounts to time served. In exchange for the plea charges of criminal trespass were dismissed.

Prosecuting attorney Jeremy Schmidt said the sentence was the culmination of events involving bizarre behavior on the part of Strom.

Strom entered a home on Leigh Hill Road in Metaline Falls Feb. 2 and drank one beer. The occupant awoke to seek him standing over her, according to a statement of probable cause. She ordered him

out but he went to the back of the property, where he had a camp, according to the statement.

Schmidt said it appeared the event was PTSD related. He had looked into moving the case to Veterans Court in Spokane, but Strom wasn’t able to travel back and forth from where he lives in Oregon the number of times needed, Schmidt said.

“If we had other options, we would use them,” he said. The victim agreed with this resolution, he said.

Defense attorney Dana Kelly said that having Strom plead to felony burglary was plan B, but the Veterans Court was not workable. Strom is 100 percent disabled and an 18year Marine vet.

“He is where he is today because of PTSD,” Kelly said, “because of service to his country.”

Kelly said Strom needs to get back on his medication, that he had not been on it for 60 days.

Pend Oreille County Superior

Court Judge Allen Nielson said that he would go along with the plea bargain.

“This was aberrant behavior on this occasion and upsetting to the lady involved but there was no property damage and no one was hurt,” he said.

Strom said the only reason he was in the area was to visit a friend. His vehicle broke down and he ran out of medication. “Things went downhill from there,” he said.

After his arrest, Strom was evaluated at Eastern State Hospital and found competent to stand trial.

Schmidt asked for restitution for a dome light broken in a law enforcement vehicle. Nielson declined.

“Given his mental state at the time, I’ll not grant restitution,” he said. He also waived a public defender’s fee, which prosecution had requested, as well as the $500 crime victim’s assessment. Nielson ordered Strom pay $350 in court costs.

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OBITUARI ES Jack Davis PRIEST RIVER

Jack Davis passed away the evening of April 10. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family Davis and caregivers during the last days of his life.

He was 86.

Mr. Davis was born on April 17, 1929, in Brooken, Oklahoma, to Drew and Ollie Davis. He had seven brothers and four sisters. He lived his younger years in Oklahoma and attended Brooken Elementary School.

On Nov. 26, 1948, at age 19, Mr. Davis joined the United States Army during the time of peace between World War II and the Korean War. When he was 22 yrs old he met the love of his life, Shirley Joan Steele. They dated two weeks and then ran away to Reno, Nev. and got married on Oct. 16, 1951.

They had three beautiful children, Jack Ralph, Troy Wayne Clint and Tina Mae. Mr. Davis was a diesel mechanic with John Deere Tractor Company for many years in Chico, Calif. He also worked in the carpenters union in Arkansas and Colorado After raising their three children, Mr. Davis retired in beautiful Priest River, where he lived the remainder of his life. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Shirley Davis; their three

BRUNELL FROM PAGE 3A

That’s a good question.

President Obama’s goal in the Affordable Care Act is for nearly every American to have health insurance, whether through the private market or a government program. It is something we can all agree on.

But rather than applaud AHPs for providing coverage, Kreidler is moving against them, stripping people of their coverage. In these uncertain

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He is preceded in death by his parents, Drew and Ollie Davis; his brothers, J.D., Walter, Buck, Gene, John, Jessie, and Troy and his sisters, Leona, Opal, Violet and Ina. A funeral service was held Monday, April 13, at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

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

Margaret A. Willner DIAMOND LAKE

Margaret Amelia (Richardson) Willner passed away April 7. She was 82.

Willner Mrs. Willner was born on December 20, 1932, to Ora Lee and Alma Anna C. (Fischer) Richardson at Diamond Lake. It was at Diamond Lake

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are a son Richard L. Willner at the home; two daughters, Chris Sanders, and husband Lee of Kettle Falls, and Linda Terry of Colville; sister-in-law Lillian (Mrs. Lee) Richardson of Everett; grandchildren, Shelly Smisek, Mark Smisek of Spokane Valley, Crystal Terry and fiancé Thomas Carpenter of Woodland Park, Colo., Tex Winnop of Arden and Heather Garretson and husband Ben, of Spanaway, Wash.; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Willner’s family wishes to thank all the caregivers, drivers and others who have helped with the care and transportation to Spokane over the last 15 years. Your help and compassion was greatly appreciated by them, and won’t be forgotten, they said.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 17, where she will be laid to rest at the Mountain View Park Cemetery next to her husband. Donations can be made to the Sjorgern’s syndrome at 6707 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory are entrusted with the arrangements.

Obit Rosinski PRIEST RIVER

Stephen J. Rosinski, a long-time San Diego resident, passed away April 5 in his hometown of Priest River.

Mr. Rosinski was born March 13, 1927, in Toledo, Ohio. He was one of four boys

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and together they had a daughter and a son. In 1972, Mr. Rosinski married Sherri Libby, his wife for more than 42 years. Together, they spent their years of retirement in Priest River. In his younger years, he loved golf and fishing, however, Mr. Rosinski will be most remembered for his outgoing sense of humor.

It was not at all uncommon for him to entertain friends with a spontaneous chorus of the Polish National Anthem.

He loved practical jokes and kept everybody laughing, his family said. Mr. Rosinski is survived by his wife, Sherri Rosinski of Priest River, his daughter, Mary Kay Rosinski of San Diego, Calif., his son, Chuck Rosinski of Laclede, his brother Norm Rosinski of Colorado Springs, Colo., and his brother Jim Rosinski of Stow, Ohio. He lost his brother Ron of Temecula, Calif. in 2014.

Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Priest River.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

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Mr. Rosinski started his education in a PolRosinski ish grade school and went on to graduate from Macomber Vocational School in Toledo, Ohio. in 1945. His plan to continue his education was temporarily interrupted by the Korean War where he served as a Tech Sergeant for the Marine Corp.

Mr. Rosinski was true to the Marine Corp motto, “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” He was proud of his service in the Marine Corp all of his life.

After the war, Mr. Rosinski studied business at the University of Toledo and, after graduation, was accepted into the MBA program at UCLA where he received his degree.

His first job was in Human Resources with Rohr Industries in Riverside, Calif. He later transferred to the Rohr facility in Chula Vista, Calif., where he was eventually promoted to Vice President of Human Resources. Mr. Rosinski retired from that position in 1983.

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where she lived her life until she met and married H. Lloyd Willner Jr. on June 30, 1951.

They lived in various places in Washington and Oregon.

Then in 1955, they bought a place on Gold Creek west of Colville to make a home to raise their growing family.

Mr. Willner passed away at the age of 49 on November 11, 1974. Margaret remained on the Gold Creek farm.

She enjoyed living the farm life, she enjoyed working in her garden every summer, and she especially loved her flower garden. She was always knitting, sewing and crocheting something. She knitted countless number of hats, mittens, sweaters and Afghans for her family. She crocheted thousands of beautiful doilies, and could crochet something by just looking at it, no pattern needed. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, whenever possible and spending her summers where she grew up on Diamond Lake.

In the fall of 1999, Mrs. Willner became a kidney dialysis patient. She traveled to Spokane three days a week for her treatments for 10 years before Colville built their own facility so she could get treatments here. All this took a toll on her health and with time wasn’t able to work in her garden or do her needlework anymore.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd, a son Dennis, her parents, three brothers, Leo, Lee, and Orville Richardson; two sisters Fay Seabrandt, May Brittain and a son in law, Dan Terry.

Those that she leaves behind to grieve her passing

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FISH: Fish wil be measured, tagged, released upstream near Ione FROM PAGE 3A

“These pumps look like a big screw that lifts the fish to a pipe as the pumps screw turns. The pipe is sloped to move the fish to the other side of the pumping stations and

back into the creek.”

The license requirements mandate the PUD to have the fish passage in operation by 2017. It is targeted to pass bull trout, mountain whitefish and westslope cutthroat trout.

LIBRARY: Levy amount hasn’t increased since ’99 FROM PAGE 3A

immediately.

An addition to the library was completed in 2007.

The library now has a meeting room available to patrons and groups, a reading area complete with soft chairs and a fireplace, privacy desks for the public computers, a small kitchen area, and more than twice the number of books, audios and DVDs. “The library has not had a levy base amount increase since 1999. Yet the building has tripled in size, the parking lot has doubled and now has ample lighting, open hours have increased, and patron visits have risen from 619 in the year 2000 to 7,289

in 2014,” library board chairwoman Rosemary Yocum said. “With the current budget, the library has not been able to keep up with public demand for more open hours, fast Internet speeds, more public computers, and the higher utility and maintenance costs of a larger facility.”

The upcoming levy will ask voters if they want a permanent levy increase of $46,000.

This increase will allow the library to continue current services, increase open hours, replace aging public-access computers, continue participation in the CIN network, and maintain the facility. “If it does not pass, services will be cut,” Yocum said.

Calispell Creek sits on the northern border of Cusick next to the Railway Line.

This is the second required fish passage for the PUD under the licensing. The PUD is currently planning an upstream trap and haul fish ladder at Box Canyon Dam, targeting the same three species of fish. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is requiring the

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feet high and the top gate would rest un-joined on the second gate. “Preliminary information indicates a reduction in TDG,” said Mark Cauchy, Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs. “The District will be going through a com-

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by a gantry crane and excess water flowed over the tops of the lower gates.

This method allowed for high dissolved gas, therefore, allowing for problems with fish.

PUD officials said when fish are exposed to water with elevated levels of dissolved gas, the gasses in

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Medicare questions answered in Ione IONE – The Statewide Health Information Benefit Advisors will be in Ione, Tuesday, April 21 from noon to 3 p.m. to help residents with their Medicare.

Attendees should bring their Medicare card and all medications in the original prescription container.

Trained volunteers will help

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SHIBA is a free, non-biased program that offers Medicare help in the state of Washington. The SHIBA program is a program of The Office of the Insurance Commissioner and Rural Resources.

Call 1-800-776-3857 for more information or assistance if not able to attend.

HENSHAW: Budget always a challenge FROM PAGE 1

moved from substitute to food service worker to assistant cook to head cook. I applied for director in August of 2000.

Why did you choose now to retire? I love kids but I turned 60 on Tuesday. I chose to retire to have an opportunity to do something different and be more involved with family.

What is your proudest accomplishment? I have many accomplishments I am proud of, including my work on different grant programs and helping the students have healthier choices for school lunches. One thing that popped in my head was the little school garden. It started very basic but through a couple small grants and work with one of the counselors, it grew. I am also proud we started recycling wasted food. Just started donating it to local farmers for pig food, in exchange of them coming to pick it up.

What was your most challenging experience? Managing the budget and always keeping people, including the staff, parents and community, happy was often a challenge. My love of children is stronger than my love of paperwork.

Any advice for your replacement? Have fun!

What are your plans for retirement? I am going to spend time volunteering in my grandchildren’s classes, as well as here at Stratton Elementary and the Newport School District.

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MONDAY, APRIL 20

BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations

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

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

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

WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

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STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: 4-5 p.m. - Ione Library

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

NORTH PEND OREILLE VALLEY LIONS: 7 p.m. - Lions Train Depot in Ione

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 17 STORY TIME AND CRAFTS: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 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.

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ATV trails get prepped for season

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – The Selkirk Trailblazers cleaned more than 29 miles of all-terrain-vehicle (ATV) trails between Ione and Metaline Falls, Saturday, April 11, with the hopes their organization can clean up the bad name some ATV riders receive.

Mary Cates, a Trailblazer member, said they picked up hundreds of pounds of glass, multiple sacks of cans, a couch, three computer monitors, one TV, a toaster, two computer towers, tobacco cans and cartons, tires and car parts. Fourteen members spent 10 hours cleaning.

“The Trailblazers pick up and clean up the trails when out riding,” Cates said. “But this trip it was the entire focus.”

The Trailblazers made arrangements with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service to clean up the areas they were concerned about in the north end of the county for ATV riding.

Cates said each entity had their own list of places for cleaning.

“The club reputation was soiled last year,” Cates said. “We made arrangements with the USFS and Fish and Wild life to repair an area that was mudded last year.”

Cates said they cleaned up those areas, but added more areas because of the hole that was dug with last years’ charity fundraiser where the mudding occurred.

The Trailblazers cleaned from the power line from Ione to Metaline and over to Metaline Falls.

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Roy March of Ione straps down bags of trash to the back of his mule during the Selkirk Trailblazers day of cleaning, April 11. Fourteen Trailblazers spent 10 hours cleaning more than 29 miles of north county trails.

They then returned on the east side of the river back to Ione. Cates said the route included two miles of a county road section of the Pacific Northwest Trail.

“One reason the club exists is for training new riders,” Cates said, adding cleaning up trails as you ride should be proper etiquette for riding.

The Trailblazers welcome new riders to their club.

They take overnight rides to nearby cities, sponsor an ATV poker

expanded to include the water trail and Tri-Town Float Down three years ago.

Membership is $25 a year per family and they meet the first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Ken’s Grill and Bar in Ione.

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commissioners increased the size of their no interest loan from the state Department of Ecology to $7.29 million, up from $6 million.

Ecology also gave the district a $5 million grant and the district borrowed $1.2 million from the Public Works Trust Fund at no more than 2 percent annual interest, 1.75 percent if the project is completed in 2015.

Once the system is functioning, people will pay about $129 a month to pay back the loan and another $25 a month for maintenance and operation of the system. The system will need a licensed operator.

The district would be able to work under Newport’s license at first, sewer district commissioner Perry Pearman said during the regular sewer district meeting April 8. He got the information from City Administrator Ray King.

Nobody will pay any assessments until the system is up and running, maybe within a couple months, if things go according to plan.

But the increased cost is causing some worry among sewer district patrons. Jeff Storms is a former Sacheen Lake Sewer and Water District Commissioner.

“My pet peeve with the district is that they haven’t sent one letter to the people telling them about this,” Storms said.

He said he made calls to state legislators seeking to get additional funding, but was told that it was too late for this legislative session.

District commissioners are reluctant to give a total assessment cost. The monthly assessments will go on for 20 years once they start. Commissioners say it isn’t as simple as dividing the construction cost by the number of connections. For one thing, people outside the Local Improvement District are requesting to hook into the service and commissioners are hopeful that will offset some of the increased cost.

Pearman said some people in the Mt. View Estates on the backside of the lake have expressed an interest in hooking up to the system. People from the Mt. View Estates First Addition are not interested in hooking up, commissioners were told at the April 8 meeting.

People outside the LID could be hooked up without forming a new LID, district manager Sheila Pearman said. Perry Pearman said the breakeven point was 25 new connections. He said there were 40 parcels in the area, with 19 landowners.

There will be a meeting Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m. at the Fertile Valley Fire Station at 11 Jermain Road. The purpose of the meeting is to see how many people are interested in joining the sewer system. The district will need a signed construction easement from people who want to be included.

Another consideration is that some parcels are undeveloped and will pay a lesser monthly amount.

Some parcels, such as resorts, have multiple connections.

Martin Kolodrub of Spo-

kane owns three properties on the lake in the Mt. View Estates. He wants to eventually move to the lake to live year round. He says he has spoken with his neighbors and at least 23 of them want to hook to the connection.

He says he wanted to be in the LID from the start and doesn’t know why that part of the lake was not included.

Construction on most of the system is well past halfway. Contractors have completed installing about 85 percent of the main lines. The lagoons are about 60 percent complete and about 60 percent of the onsite work has been completed, according to Koesel.

Koesel says that when the system is first turned on in a couple months, the lagoon system won’t be ready. Initially the sewage will be pumped and hauled to the main lift station at Fertile Valley Road and Highway 211.

Koesel says crews have encountered all sorts of ways people have been dealing with sewage around the lake, from outhouses, to dry wells on the shoreline to metal barrels.

He said crews have found septic tanks made from block, with no grout.

If all goes well, nearly 400 lots will be hooked up by the end of 2015, more if Mt. Estates is included.

Some 270 of the lots have homes.

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passed with the blessing of Gov. Butch Otter, education groups and overwhelming majorities in both houses.

“From a funding standpoint we obviously met the governor’s goal and objective,” DeMordaunt said early Saturday morning. “(And)

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For residency teachers in their first three years in the profession, pay will eventually increase to $37,000 to $39,000.

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B R I E F LY Grizzlies will get new basketball coach NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies are looking for a new varsity basketball coach as the head coach Steven Bryant has resigned.

Superintendent Dave Smith said Bryant was great to work with and it is sad to see him go.

Bryant said in his resignation letter, “I appreciate the opportunity you have given me to work in this capacity for the past three years.” The position has been posted internally and Smith said they hope to have a new coach in the next few weeks.

Cusick baseball off for spring break CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers baseball team did not play any games last week during spring break.

Cusick played Selkirk after deadline Tuesday. Results will be in next week’s paper. They will play at Wellpinit Saturday, April 18 at noon. The Panthers are back home Tuesday, April 21 for a game with Northport at 2 p.m.

Newport baseball quiet over break NEWPORT – The Newport baseball game with Bonners Ferry scheduled for April 7 was canceled, so Newport didn’t have any games last week during spring break.

This week they played Freeman after deadline Tuesday. The will host Riverside Saturday, April 18, with the first game starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, they will host Chewelah at 4 p.m.

Alumni, donkeys go for three PRIEST RIVER – The annual Priest River alumni versus the varsity basketball team is Friday, April 17 at 5 p.m. at the high school. Donkey basketball will follow at 7 p.m., with the seniors against the senior parents or school faculty.

The cost is $4 to participate before 4 p.m. on Friday.

Donkey Sports provides the four-legged players.

The fundraiser’s net proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities as part of the National Honor Societies Community Charitable fundraiser.

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Golf clubs swinging NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies boys golf team battled at the 16th annual Stag Spring Kick Off, Monday, April 13, and both boys and girls teams hit the green for an NEA Match, Tuesday, April 14 at Freeman. Results will be available in the next issue of The Miner. The teams travel to Chewelah, Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. The girls team travels to the Stag Spring Kick Off, Monday, April 20 at 10 a.m.

Selkirk, Cusick face off on softball field IONE – The Cusick and Selkirk softball teams played at Selkirk Tuesday, after The Miner to press.

Selkirk hosts Northwest Christian Thursday, April 16 at 2 p.m. Cusick travels to Wellpinit Saturday, April 18 at noon. On Tuesday, April 21, Selkirk travels to Republic and Cusick hosts Northport. Both games begin at 2 p.m.

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Kayleigh Fink slides into home plate when the Spartans traveled to Sandpoint Wednesday, April 8.

Priest River won both games of the doubleheader.

Spartans win three of four

Priest River takes down Sandpoint twice PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River softball team beat Sandpoint twice in a makeup double-header Wednesday, April 8.

Priest River won both games, 10-7 and 10-6.

“These were both really good team wins with everyone contributing to our success,” Spartan coach Ron Kruse said.

“We had a couple of good practices on Monday and Tuesday after coming back from spring break so we were ready to go for these games. Our concentration was to stay focused for the entire game and to not have the lapses and errors that lead to big innings.”

Vivian Reynolds got the win in game 1.

She is 1-1 on the season.

“She pitched very well and looked very comfortable and poised in the circle. Vivian threw 61 percent of her pitches for strikes with only two walks,” Kruse said.

Reynolds’ goal for this year is to be at 60 percent, so she met that and then had first pitch strikes to 20 of 36 batters she faced.

She also helped out her cause with two RIBs on a bases loaded walk and a fielder’s choice.

Antonia Martin had a big hit that one hopped to the fence in left center and Morgan DeMent had a fine running catch to rob Sandpoint’s catcher Sam Holland of an

extra base hit and RBI. For Sandpoint, freshman pitcher Bri Baldree got the loss but she had 16 strikeouts.

“She is a decent left-handed pitcher with good velocity who really worked the outside corner well,” ON DECK: Kruse said.

VS. ST. MARIES: Thursday, In the second April 16, 4 p.m. game, sophomore VS. KELLOGG: Saturday, Rachel Akre April 18, 11 a.m. pitched a gutsy AT BONNERS FERRY: complete game Tuesday, April 21, 4 p.m. for the win, Kruse said. The game only went five innings because of darkness.

Akre is also 1-1 on the season. She got hit by a pitch on her pitching hand in the first game and it tore loose her thumbnail.

Despite the pain, she had three hits on the day and had her best day in the circle this season with five strikeouts.

“She started a little shaky, giving up three walks and two runs in the first inning but once she got her changeup and rise ball working Sandpoint had a tough time getting hits off her,” Kruse said.

Reynolds had a great game at the plate going three for four with three RBIs including a long fly-ball double to left center.

SEE SPARTANS, 2B

Canadian team beats Selkirk

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

IONE – The Selkirk baseball team had their hands full with a team visiting from Nelson, B.C., the Bombers from L.V. Rogers Secondary School.

The Rangers lost both games in a doubleheader Tuesday, April 7.

The first game started better than it ended. Selkirk scored three runs in the first inning.

“We scored runs by being patient at the plate,” Selkirk coach Charles Snow said.

The Rogers starting pitcher struggled with control and walked a couple hitters, he said, so Logan Miller got the hit that drove in a couple

runners in that inning.

The first inning was the highlight of the first game, with Selkirk falling 21-3 in five innings.

Miller’s hit was the only one for Selkirk in that game.

Snow said LV Rogers was a good team.

‘In the end errors just killed us.’

Charles Snow Ranger Coach

“They had outstanding pitching and great baseball knowledge,” he said.

“Their hitting was also great.”

Selkirk pitcher Jacob

Couch threw 74 pitches and did a fantastic job, Snow said. “We just didn’t have ON DECK: any AT KETTLE FALLS: Friday, April 17, 2 p.m. defense AT REPUBLIC: Tuesday, beApril 21, 2 p.m. hind him.

Ben Avey made several key catches in center field, but in the end errors just killed us.”

Rogers won the second game 16-0. Couch got two hits in that game.

Selkirk played Cusick after deadline Tuesday.

They will travel to Kettle Falls for a game Friday, April 17 and to Republic for a game Tuesday, April 21.

Both games will start at 2 p.m.

Spartans take down Newport NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies hosted Priest River Monday afternoon.

Priest River won the game between the border rivals. “It was a fun game, we have a lot of ties to that team since I used to coach with John Mullaley and many of our girls have played for him and with the Newport girls,” Priest River coach Ron Kruse said about the Newport coach. “They are a really positive team and very good sports so it really is a friendly rivalry.” The Spartans won 13-3.

See more information in next week’s is-

sue of The Miner.

The Newport softball team returns to the field Saturday, April 18, when they travel to Riverside for a doubleheader starting at 11 a.m.

They then host Chewelah Tuesday, April 21 at 4 p.m.

The Grizzlies’ game against Bonners Ferry Tuesday, April 7 was canceled.

They played Priest River Monday, April 13. See separate story. They traveled to Freeman Tuesday, after The Miner went to press.

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PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans beat Cusick and Clark Fork, Wednesday, April 8, for their season opening match at the Ranch Club. Jeremy MacDonald, a senior, carded a one-under-par 32 to win boys medalist honors in the non-league matchup.

Spartan freshmen Kody Salesky, Dylan Yeoman and Conner Vaage carded a 50, 54 and 57, respectively.

Sophomore Gabe MacAlevy shot a 70.

For the Panthers, senior Jacob Tesdahl held the top spot shooting a 48. Junior Josh Keogh carded a 52 and senior Tyler Nomee-Korbel shot a 77.

The Spartans also hit the green for an Intermountain League tournament, Thursday, April 9, at Pinehurst Golf Course, battling Kellogg, Timberlake and

Bonners Ferry.

MacDonald carded an 85, Salesky shot 100, Vaage shot 131, Yeoman shot 111 and MacAlevy carded a 138.

Spartan head coach Scott Salesky ON DECK: could not be reached PRIEST RIVER AT CHEWELAH INfor comVITE: Friday, April ment.

17, 10 a.m.

The PRIEST RIVER AT Spartans TIMBERLAKE: head Tuesday, April 21, 4 p.m. to the Chewelah CUSICK AT FAIRWAYS: Invite, FriTuesday, April 21, day, April TBD 17 at 10 a.m. They continue the season with Timberlake, Tuesday, April 21 at 4 p.m.

The Cusick Panthers hit the green against Colville, Tuesday, April 14, after The Miner went to press. Results will be available in the next issue. Cusick heads to Fairways, Tuesday, April 21. The time was unavailable.

Spartans boys win track meet First time since early 2000s PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans boys track team won the championship at the Kellogg Invite, Saturday, April 11. There were 12 boys and ON DECK: 13 girls teams competing.

VS. PRIEST RIVER INVITE: “This was the first invite away Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. from home that we have won since the early 2000s,” head coach Jared Hughes said. “Our boys have been working very hard this year and it is definitely paying off.”

The boys team scored 281 points, to earn a first place finish.

On the track, junior Michael Taylor took first place in the 200-meter event, running it in 25.13 seconds.

Senior Josh Marks also ran to a first place finish for the 3200-meter event. He finished in 10 minutes 45.8 seconds.

Marks took second place in the 800-meter run, with 2 minutes 14.49 seconds.

Sophomore Tommy Anselmo finished second in the 100-meter event, running it in 12.1 seconds. He also took second in the 400-meter run, finishing in 54.91 seconds.

Sophomore Clay Pelton took fifth in the 400-meter, with 1 minute 1.3 seconds.

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S P O RT S C A L E N D A R THURSDAY, APRIL 16 PRIEST RIVER GOLF VS. IML MEET: 10 a.m. - Ranch Club SELKIRK GIRLS SOFTBALL VS. NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN: 2 p.m.

- Selkirk NEWPORT BOYS SOCCER VS. DEER PARK: 4 p.m. - Newport PRIEST RIVER GIRLS SOFTBALL VS. ST. MARIES: 4 p.m. - Priest RIver

FRIDAY, APRIL 17 PRIEST RIVER GOLF VS. CHEWELAH INVITE: 10 a.m. Chewelah NEWPORT TRACK VS. INTERSTATE RIVALS: 3:30 p.m. - Freeman

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 OPEN GYM, ADULT BASKETBALL: 7 a.m. - Newport High School NEWPORT TRACK VS. PRIEST RIVER INVITE: 10 a.m. - Priest River PRIEST RIVER TRACK VS. PRIEST RIVER INVITE: 10 a.m. Priest River SELKIRK TRACK VS. PRIEST RIVER INVITE: 10 a.m. - Priest River PRIEST RIVER GIRLS SOFTBALL VS. KELLOGG: 11 a.m. - Priest River PRIEST RIVER BOYS BASEBALL VS. KELLOGG: 11 a.m. - Priest River NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL VS. RIVERSIDE: 11 a.m. - Riverside

NEWPORT BOYS BASEBALL VS. RIVERSIDE: 11 a.m. - Riverside CUSICK BOYS BASEBALL VS. WELLPINIT: 12 p.m. - Wellpinit CUSICK GIRLS SOFTBALL VS. WELLPINIT: 12 p.m. - Wellpinit

TUESDAY, APRIL 21 CUSICK GOLF VS. FAIRWAYS: TBD - TBD SELKIRK BOYS BASEBALL VS. REPUBLIC: 2 p.m. - Republic CUSICK GIRLS SOFTBALL VS. NORTHPORT: 2 p.m. - Cusick SELKIRK GIRLS SOFTBALL VS. REPUBLIC: 2 p.m. - Republic CUSICK BOYS BASEBALL VS. NORTHPORT: 2 p.m. - Cusick PRIEST RIVER TRACK VS. KELLOGG: 4 p.m. - Kellogg NEWPORT BOYS SOCCER VS. LAKESIDE: 4 p.m. - Lakeside PRIEST RIVER GOLF VS. TIMBERLAKE: 4 p.m. - Timberlake PRIEST RIVER GIRLS SOFTBALL VS. BONNERS FERRY: 4 p.m. Bonners Ferry PRIEST RIVER BOYS BASEBALL VS. BONNERS FERRY: 4 p.m. Bonners Ferry NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL VS. CHEWELAH: 4 p.m. - Newport NEWPORT BOYS BASEBALL VS. CHEWELAH: 4 p.m. - Newport

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 PRIEST RIVER GOLF VS. GENESIS: 10 a.m. - Genesis NEWPORT TRACK VS. MEDICAL LAKE, FREEMAN: 3:30 p.m. Newport

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Spartans play plenty over break PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans baseball team was in action against three teams over the spring break, losing to Chewelah Tuesday, April 7, to Deer Park Thursday, ON DECK: April 9 VS. KELLOGG: Saturday, and to April 18, 11 a.m.

BonAT BONNERS FERRY: ners Tuesday, April 21, 4 p.m.

Ferry Saturday, April 11.

Priest River started the week against Chewelah, losing 12-2 at home.

Priest River coach Bryan McNaghten said the team is developing, but good pitching is getting lost in shaky defense.

The Spartans committed six errors behind the pitching of Nathan Petit, Marcus Weiler and Greg Fitzmorris. In total 10 or the 12 Chewelah runs were unearned, McNaghten said.

Offensively, Weiler and Benson Huntley hit RBIs with two out singles for the Spartans.

The Spartans played Deer Park, losing 11-1 in five innings.

Greg Fitzmorris hit an RBI for the Spartans and Benson Huntley, Brad Drake and Alex Simpkins got hits for Priest

River, but Deer Park was too strong that day.

Saturday, April 11, the Spartans opened their Intermountain League season when they hosted Bonners Ferry for a doubleheader.

Priest River lost the first game 9-6.

The first game was a tightly contested game even though Bonners Ferry scored five runs in top of the first inning.

The Spartans fought their way back, with hits by Trent Slinger, who went 3-4 for the game, Petit and a RBI double

by Jesse Miller. The game was tied at five at the end of the second inning.

Both teams scored in the third inning, maintaining the tie.

Bonners added to the lead but Priest River had an opportunity in the seventh inning, with the bases loaded, but couldn’t score.

The second game started with a double play by Fitzmorris, Slinger and Bowden, but after that the wheels fell off, McNaghten said.

Assistant coach Doug Nacarrato said that the team is improving weekly.

“We have three weeks to figure out the rest of it,” he said, referring to district play-

Jesi Huntley had her best day behind the plate.

“She blocked balls really well, caught a high pop-up and picked off three base runners,” Kruse said. “She has been working hard on her throw-downs and it really showed.”

Melissa Krampert displayed her speed with two stolen bases and two runs scored.

Priest River split a doubleheader with the Bonners Ferry Badgers on Saturday at home.

“Bonners Ferry is a much improved team with several talented freshman players and a new coaching staff. It is looking like anyone could win the league title this year,” Kruse said.

The first game was a back and forth affair with both teams putting up runs in almost every inning. Bonners came out swinging with six hits. That, combined with two walks and a error led to an early six-run lead but Priest River came right back and scored five in the bottom of the first with six hits of their own.

“Things got interesting in the sixth when Jorryn Bennett hit a two-run homerun to put the Badgers up 12-9,” Kruse said.

Priest River took the lead in the bottom half of the inning when DeMent hit her first

homerun of the year, a tworun shot over the right-center field fence. With Priest River up 13-12 in the top of the seventh Akre came in to close out the game.

A walk to Bateman and a double by Blackmore tied the game up but in the bottom of the inning Priest River’s Huntley led off with a walk and advanced to second on a single up the middle by Antonia Martin. On the next play, Kaylee Fink executed a fake bunt that pulled in the third baseman, which allowed Huntley to steal third base.

She then scored the winning run on the ensuing pitch, which was a passed ball.

Reynolds pitched well enough to win but Akre recorded a blown save and the win. Every starter for both teams, except for one had at least one hit.

The offensive stars of the game for Priest River were DeMent, who was three for four with three RBI’s, and Huntley, who was two for three with two RBIs and three runs scored. Martin had a good day at the plate going two for four and had a couple of nice catches in the outfield.

Krampert had her first triple on the year and made several diving plays on ground balls. Reynolds also dove to knock down a ball up the middle, which saved a run from scoring.

Panthers, Rangers back on the field CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers battled Valley Christian, Tuesday, April 14, after The Miner went to press. Stay tuned for results in a later edition.

The Panthers head to Mt. Spokane, Thursday, April 23 at 3:30 p.m.

The Selkirk Rangers traveled to Valley Christian, Tuesday, April 14, after The Miner went to press. The results will be in a later edition. The Rangers will head to Priest River, Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m. for the annual Priest River Invite.

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Sophomore pitcher Nathan Petit winds up for a pitch against Chewelah at Priest River Tuesday, April 7. Chewelah won, although Petit threw a good game.

offs. “Each day we are getting closer and closer. It might be interesting in May.” The Spartan’s host Timberlake on Tuesday and then Kellogg for a double header on Saturday.

The Spartans played Tim-

berlake after deadline Tuesday. They will host Kellogg for a doubleheader Saturday, April 18. The first game will start at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, they will travel to Bonners Ferry for a game that starts at 4 p.m.

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“I was really pleased to see the intensity the girls put into winning our first league game,” coach Kruse said.

In the second game Priest River was without their allleague third baseman and cleanup hitter, Bri Novak who had a family event to attend.

Akre started the first half of the game and struggled to find the plate giving up six walks in the first two innings.

To their credit, Bonners Ferry also swung some hot bats coming up with 19 hits in the game.

Akre came back in the fourth inning to finish the game and did much better the second time around giving up only one walk in the last two innings. Bonners’ Trinity Golder went five for five with a triple, two doubles and four

RBI’s. For Priest River, Fink had a couple of clutch hits.

“The bright spot of the game was the bottom third of our order had some nice hits with Antonia Martin going two for three with two RBIs, Taia Butler was zero for three but hit the ball hard every time and Meghan Kaveshan had her first two hits of the season going two for two with a line-drive double and single.

Priest River played Newport Monday.

See separate story.

The Spartans game against Lakeside scheduled for Wednesday is canceled.

Priest River hosts St. Maries Thursday, April 16 at 4 p.m., and Kellogg Saturday, April 18 at 11 a.m. They travel to Bonners Ferry Tuesday, April 21, at 4 p.m.

Spartans honor girls basketball team PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River softball team was honored with an awards banquet this past weekend.

Katlyn Summers was named Most Valuable Player, received the Spartan Award and Captains Award and was named to the All Intermountain League Team.

Elisa Williams was named Best Offense and named to the All Intermountain League Team. Angel Clark was named Best Defense and received a Captains Award. Lily Lucky received the Coach’s Award.

On the junior varsity team, Morgan DeMent was named MVP, Genevieve Hurd received the Coach’s Award and Lily Hernandez was named Most Improved.

Collin Dietrick, a sophomore, took the silver in the 110-meter hurdles. He ran the event in 18.42 seconds.

Konner Durham took fourth in the 110-meter hurdles, and Dylan Glazier, a freshman, also scored team points finishing seventh.

Dietrick also hurdled the 300-meter event to a fourth place finish, with 47.17 seconds. Hot on his heels was teammate Stephen Davenport, a sophomore, who finished fifth in 49.87 seconds. Glazier took seventh in the event.

The 4x200 relay team ran to a first place finish with 1 minute 40.99 seconds. The 4x100 relay team finished second with 48.17 seconds and the 4x400 team ran the event in 4 minutes 8.46 seconds to finish second.

On the field, the Spartans had Cody and Clay Pelton, both sophomores, vault to first place in the pole vault.

They cleared eight feet to take the gold.

In the high jump, two Spartans put up points for the team. Freshmen Drayven Ayers jumped 5 feet for fifth place, and Konner Durham cleared 4 feet 10 inches for eighth.

The girls team finished in eighth place with 20 points.

“Even though we only took five girls, we still scored 20 points and had a good meet,” Hughes said, adding the girls have been struggling with the flu and it was good to see some of them start to get healthy.

Senior Erica McCracken took home a silver and bronze finish in the 1600-meter and 800-meter events, respectively. She ran the 1600 in 6 minutes 32.11 second, and the 800 in 2 minutes 46.32 seconds.

Elizabeth Downs, a sophomore, took seventh in the 200-meter run.

On the field, senior Teddi Fowler threw to fifth place in the discus with 83 feet 1 inch.

“Fowler had a huge 4 foot (personal record) in the discus to take fifth,” Hughes said. “The weather was not ideal so there were not a ton of season bests, but the kids all competed well.”

The Spartans will host several teams Saturday, April 18 for the annual Priest River Invite at 10 a.m. Hughes said they still need volunteers to run timers and for event judges. Call 208-946-3019 or email jaredhughes@sd83. org for more information.

Grizzly track and field returns after spring break NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies will return to track and field competitions Friday, April 17 for the Interstate Rivals meet at 3:30 p.m. in Freeman. They head to Priest River Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m. for the Priest River Invite.

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Lifestyle

B R I E F LY Sewing group offered at Create NEWPORT – Beginners and advanced sewers are welcome at the open sewing group, Friday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Create Arts Center.

The group is looking to grow and includes quilters and sewers. Many of the members will also help with any questions or give instruction if needed.

Bring your sewing machine, material and accessories. The group provides tables, ironing boards and cutting mats. Coffee is provided, and participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch.

If you have any questions, call Create at 509447-9277. Create is located at 900 W. 4th Ave. in Newport.

Cutter hosts ‘Sci-Fi’ tea party

METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre is hosting its annual tea party, paying homage to the role of tea in science fiction literature and film, Saturday, April 18 at 3 p.m.

The cost is $15 and reservations are required.

The tea offers three courses, including a fruit, a savory dish and a dessert. Each course will feature a different tea, including Jean-Luc Picard’s “Earl Grey,” served hot.

The entertainment will include readings from selected science-fiction novels having to do with tea. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite sci-fi costumes, and tickets to the October murder mystery dinner theatre will be awarded for best costumes.

For reservations or more information, contact The Cutter Theatre at 509446-4108 or email at Office@CutterTheatre.com.

Beekeeping information at Priest River Library April 18

PRIEST RIVER – The West Plains Washington Beekeepers Association members Joe and Marilyn will return to the Priest River Library Saturday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. The duo shared information to a standing room only crowd in February. They entertain patrons with funny anecdotes and solid beekeeping information.

This second session will give an opportunity to all that missed the first session. Information is available on the library website at http://westbonner.lili.org or call for more information at 208-4482207.

‘Steel Magnolias’ on the Cutter stage METALINE FALLS – The Richard Harling play “Steel Magnolias” will come to life on the Cutter Theatre stage, FridaySaturday, May 8-9.

Tickets are $12 and the shows start at 7 p.m. both days. Reservations are strongly recommended.

The play and movie are centered on Truvy’s beauty shop in Chinquapin, La., and the women who gather there. Besides Truvy, the dedicated purveyor of beauty, there is her new assistant, Annelle, the soon-to-be mother of the bride, M’Lynn, and her daughter Shelby, the recently widowed Clairee and the cantankerous Ouiser. Contact The Cutter Theatre at 509-4464108 or email Office@ CutterTheatre.com.

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Fresh food for those in need Cusick High School’s Family Night recently teamed up with Second Harvest Mobile Food Bank to give fresh food and other staples to local families. The Lady Panthers softball team volunteered to help and 71 families were served.

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Explore genealogy April 25 at Cusick Library CUSICK – People are invited to explore genealogy and family roots at the Calispel Valley Library, Saturday, April 25 starting at 10 a.m.

Demonstrations of the library’s online database, Heritage Quest, will be shown, which has census records, directories and other information free to Pend Oreille County library cardholders.

There will also be a presentation on how DNA tests, available through online services, examines your genetic code for clues about family history, showing which countries your family originated from. This information can also be shared, if you wish, with others to discover family relationships

and relatives throughout the country and world. There will also be special guests from the Family History Center in Priest River. These volunteers will explain and demonstrate the many databases and personal assistance they offer to everyone researching their family history. They will be available after the program to those who request special help in getting started or getting through a roadblock on their family research.

This program is free to the public and there is no need to register, unless you are requesting personal help after the informational program.

For more information, call the library at 509-445-1215 or email pamt@pocld.org.

Center

6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport

WE E K AH EAD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 ROTARY CLUB: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance NEWPORT TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library MASTER CHEF COOKING SERIES: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blanchard Community Center AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST/AUXILIARY: 6 p.m. Priest River VFW PRIEST RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River NORTH IDAHO PATTERN RACERS 4-H: 6 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Oldtown YORK RITE OF FREEMASONRY: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

THURSDAY, APRIL 16 NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Create Arts Center PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK

OPEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center

DAVIS LAKE GRANGE: Noon Davis Lake Grange

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library

DANCE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick PEND OREILLE RIVER ARTS ALLIANCE: 11 a.m - Various Locations 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 BLANCHARD BOOK TALK: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 5:30 p.m. - House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown PEND OREILLE KIDS CLUB: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 VFW BREAKFAST: 8-11 a.m. 112 Larch St., Priest River HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA MEETING: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown OATH KEEPERS CONSTITUTIONAL STUDY GROUP: 5:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

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

SET FREE NORTHWEST MEAL AND WORSHIP: 6:30 p.m. Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

NEWPORT YOUTH: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School

NEWPORT MASONIC LODGE: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

FRIDAY, APRIL 17 OIL PAINTING CLASS: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center WATERCOLOR BASICS AND BEYOND CLASS: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Newport Library

Spring Celebration & Craft Day Sat., April 18 • 10am - Noon Crafts • Treats • Bring a Friend

POCLD

PEND OREILLE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT

Newport Public Library

116 S. Washington, Newport • (509) 447-2111

Empire Health Foundation 2015 Responsive Grant

cycle opened April 1st and closes May 1st. EHF’s Responsive Grant Program provides one-time financial support to nonprofit organizations working to improve a variety of health outcomes in our seven county region.

An online application will be at www.empirehealth.fluidreview.com For more information please contact Christina Kamkosi at 509-919-3042 or christina@empirehealthfoundation.org Serving Pend Oreille, Spokane, Whitman, Ferry, Adams, Stevens and Lincoln Counties

AL-ANON: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-9466131

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

MONDAY, APRIL 20 PRIEST RIVER LIONS: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 101 S. Scott • Newport Sunday Morning 10 a.m.

(509) 939-0676 CalvaryNewport@aol.com / 97.3 FM “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”

John 6:35

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS S.S. ~ 9:30 • Worship ~ 11 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

(Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Sandy Strait - 509-447-3687

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

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

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

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

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

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

4912 Spring Valley Road Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. -- Sunday School (509) 447-3588

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

TUESDAY, APRIL 21 FAMILIES FOR KIDS AND DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Create Arts Center BLANCHARD STITCHERS QUILTING SESSION: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center

PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 ROTARY CLUB: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance NEWPORT TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House

BLANCHARD SPINNERS: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center

FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport

KINSHIP CAREGIVERS FOSTER PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital

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

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS GATHERING: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NEWPORT SOCIAL MEETING: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center PRIEST RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER MEETING: 5:30 p.m. - Rotating Restaurants WEIGHT WATCHERS: 5:30-

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

Church School 10:00 a.m.

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

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

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

Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. - 5 p.m.

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.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

Newport Church - Corner of Lilac Lane & Hwy. 20 North Head Elder Gilbert Navarro (509) 447-4755 Sat. Morning Services Sabbath School 9:30 • Worship 11:00 NACS THRIFT SHOP (509) 447-3488 PO Valley Church School (208) 437-2638

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

PEND OREILLE GRACE FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY 2 tim 2:15 God’s word rightly divided 208-610-3193 • 509-671-1716 509-671-1436

PRIEST RIVER LIONESS: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport SPIRIT LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208623-5626 for locations

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

“United Generation Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6 p.m.

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

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 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

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

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES “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 or Toll Free (877) 997-1200

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FOR THE RECORD

| APRIL 15, 2015

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OBITUARI ES John Elmer “Big John” Bauer PRIEST RIVER

John Elmer “Big John” Bauer of Priest River passed away April 6, after a two-year struggle with cancer. He was Bauer 70 years old.

Mr. Bauer was born July 2, 1944, in Newport, to Ernest and Bernice Bauer, the ninth of 11 children. He lived in Priest River all his life.

He attended Spokane Community College and graduated with technical certificates in Auto Body Repair and Welding/Fabrication.

In June 1966, he married his high school sweetheart, Susan Eileen Peterson.

After school he went to work at The Body Shop in Priest River. In the early 70s John bought the business from Bud Duley. He owned the business for 35 years before retirement. There are many cars still in Priest River that he repaired and painted.

In 1966, John and Susie bought a small house on Third Street in Priest River and lived there for 15 years.

In 1979, they bought and remodeled a house on the Pend Oreille River.

In 1991, they bought the Bauer family farm from his mother and have lived there since.

He enjoyed the outdoors with his family and friends, hunting, fishing and camping.

He is survived by his wife Susie Bauer, his eldest son Ernie Bauer, his daughterin-law Angela Vaage and three grandchildren, Robert and Rebecca Bauer and Conner Vaage, as well as brother Albert Bauer, sister Mable Whittum, sister Mary Wells, brothers Tom Bauer, Dave Bauer and Walter Bauer and sister Patricia Kedor.

He is predeceased in death by his son Ronald Bauer and his brothers and sister, Bill Bauer, Louis Bauer, and Alice Gornick.

A memorial fund has been set up for John and his son Ron who passed on the same day, at the Columbia Bank in Priest River.

The family thanks all family, friends and the community for their thoughts and prayers.

A memorial service for John and his son Ron will be held Saturday, April 18, at 2 p.m. at the Priest River Event Center.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

Ronald John Bauer PRIEST RIVER

Ronald John Bauer passed away unexpectedly in Post Falls April 6, at the age of 44.

Mr. Bauer is Bauer survived by his mother, Susan Bauer; wife, Angela Vaage; son Conner Vaage; brother Ernie Bauer, and numerous nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is joined in death by his father John Bauer, and preceded in death by several grandparents.

Mr. Bauer was born on April 20, 1970 in Newport to John and Susan Bauer. He graduated from Priest River Lamanna High School in 1988. He went on to work as a certified welder in the local area.

He will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature.

His boisterous laugh is one that will never be forgotten. He was a devoted father

and husband, always on the run to various sporting and school events. He came into their lives exactly at the right time to make their family complete. Mr. Bauer, ever the family man, always stayed close to home to be near his parents, John and Susie, and brother Ernie.

Some of Mr. Bauer’s favorite pastimes were camping and a good fire. He had a wide range of talents and abilities, thanks to the involvement of his parents.

Not only was he a great mechanic and hunter, but also an avid gardener.

Mr. Bauer will remain in our hearts forever and be greatly missed, family members said.

A memorial service for Mr. Bauer and his father will be held on Saturday April 18, at 2 p.m. at the Priest River Event Center.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.shermanknapp.com.

Gene Founds BLANCHARD

Gene Founds passed away peacefully in his home in Blanchard April 6. He was 75.

Mr. Founds Founds was born on May 11, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to parents Eugene and Bernice Founds.

He was the youngest brother to Boyd and Doyle Founds.

He graduated from Newport High School in 1958. He married Anne Founds in 1964, in Los Angeles, Calif. Just after the birth of their only child, Julie Founds-Andrea, they moved to Blanchard in December 1965. In 1969, he left his own business, Gene’s Refrigeration, to work for Market Equipment as a Refrigeration Technician in Spokane.

Gene was skilled in all things mechanical and was talented in the art of fretwork on his scroll saw. He had a wit that delighted most and confounded the rest. He loved being on a boat, having a line in the water, playing games with family, and at times, reading a good book.

Mr. Founds is survived by his wife Anne Founds, his daughter Julie Founds-Andrea of Blanchard, his grandsons and their girlfriends, Josh Andrea and Amanda of Hayden, Idaho, and Caleb Andrea and Sara Balahoski of Kansas City, Mo., and his great-granddaughters Ella Marie Andrea and Nora Grace Andrea.

A service was held April 11 at the Blanchard Grange Hall in Blanchard and was followed by the burial of his remains at the Blanchard Cemetery.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

William Fishburn Jemison, Jr.

at University of Colorado and University of Illinois, and later worked at Sandia Laboratories in New Mexico, and at Martin Marietta Company in Denver, Colo.

Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, a vibrant family patriarch, he loved playing games with the children, reading to them and inspiring his family to continually seek knowledge. He was always polite and kind, a true southern gentleman, family members said.

Mr. Jemison is survived by his wife, Betty Jemison; his sons, William F. Jemison, III (Juanita) and Thomas R. Jemison (Eileen); and daughters Kathryn Jemison Lemmon (Timothy) and Kristan Jemison Bullock (Richard).

Mr. Jemison was very proud of his 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, who fondly knew him as “Bompa.”

He will be greatly missed, family members say.

Mr. Jemison was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-Day Saints. A service to honor his life will be held at the Priest River LDS Church on Highway 2 in Priest River, at 11 a.m. April 21. A viewing will be held before the funeral beginning at 10 a.m.

Burial will be in the Veterans area of the Priest River Cemetery immediately following the service.

Remembrances may be sent to the Sherman Knapp Mortuary, 423 W 2nd Street, Newport, WA 91156, or to The American Cancer Society.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

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

LaVeta Wyline Smith NEWPORT

LaVeta Wyline Smith passed away April 6 in Newport. She was 83.

Mrs. Smith was born Nov.

Johnson of Davenport, Iowa, and Don Revel Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah; her sister Kandis Johnston of Wendle, Idaho.

She is also survived by 48 grandchildren, 112 greatgrandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her husband Frank, two of her sisters, two granddaughters, and one grandson.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Missionary Fund at a local LDS Church. Funeral Services were held at the LDS Church on N. McGuire Road in Post Falls on Saturday, April 11, at 2 p.m. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Post Falls. English Funeral Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Please visit Mrs. Smith’s online memorial at www. englishfuneralchapel.com.

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P O L I C E R E P O RT S EDITOR’S NOTE: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights.

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

PEND OREILLE COUNTY

MONDAY, APRIL 6 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Camden Rd., report of two paint horses out on the roadway.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Houghton St., report of deputy requesting medical check on juvenile.

BURGLARY: N. Washington Ave., Newport, respondent states $200 cash and car stolen sometime last night.

ACCIDENT: Scotia Rd., report of vehicle on its top in ditch.

FIRE: S. Union Ave., Newport, report of burner in apartment is on fire.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 20, caller states unknown female is sitting at her dining room table refusing to talk wearing a garbage bag.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Dads Lane, respondent found bones on property.

ASSAULT: W. 6th St. report of assault with another female.

ARREST: W. Walnut St., Newport, Amanda Lee McGee, 34, of Spokane was arrested for third degree theft.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Aeriel Amber Menard, 27, of Chewelah was arrested dor driving with a suspended license and on warrants.

ANIMAL BITE: McCloud Creek Rd., dog bite reported.

ARREST: Daleana Irene Callahan, 48, of Colville was arrested for driving under the influence.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 2nd St., report that friend at house went out to check on vehicle alarm going off, found passenger side door open.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Kent Creek Lane, report that pitbull ran onto road and chased respondent.

RECOVERED VEHICLE: Bead Lake Ridge Rd. report of vehicle 300 feet over embankment.

DECEASED PERSON: N. Warren Ave., Newport, report of 83 year old female, not breathing not conscious.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Charla Smetana, 32, was arrested on a warrant.

ASSAULT: S. Scott Ave., Newport, cold call assault reported.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7 BURGLARY: N. Newport Ave., Newport, report of office broken into, computer equipment and cash taken.

FOUND PROPERTY: Jade Drive, found wallet reported.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Allen Rd., report of horse with injured, back leg not being cared for.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 20 HARASSMENT: W. Pine St., Newport, report that female continues to call complainant’s cell phone.

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 20, possible DUI reported.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Bonita Leann Chamberlain, 46, of Ione was arrested for driving on a suspended license.

TRANSPORT: S Garden Ave., Newport, transporting male to Spokane County corrections.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. Newport Ave., Newport, complainant states people selling meat came up to door.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

MONDAY, APRIL 6

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Woodard Rd., report of boards pulled off of fence on property.

ARREST: Hwy. 41, Oldtown, Clayton W. Newman, 24, of Oldtown, was arrested for driving without privileges.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Hwy. 211, report of house burning large pile of garbage.

THEFT: Dunn Rd., report of pump in well house stolen over the last week.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle all over roadway.

ACCIDENT: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of non-injury accident blocking roadway.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Phay Rd., report of juvenile assaulting staff over a week ago.

TRESPASSING: Fertile Valley Rd., report of trespassers on property.

ILLEGAL BURING: Jorgens Rd., three slash piles reportedly burning unattended.

ARREST: W. Spruce St., Harvey L. Drake, 88, was arrested on a weapons offense.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Circle Drive, report of vehicle parked in front of complainant’s house.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Fea Ave., Newport, report of banging by complainant’s garage.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

THEFT: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of iPod touch stolen out of vehicle yesterday afternoon while parked outside of business.

BURGLARY: Davis Rd., report of shop broken into and corvette is missing along with other items.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 5th St., Newport, report of suspicious man driving 3-wheeler with no helmet.

BOOK AND RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Alycia Dumaw, 18, was booked and released for second degree assault.

DISTURBANCE: S. Union, Newport, report that eight kids in the park are screaming and yelling also one of them is hitting the fence with something.

ANIMAL BITE: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of person bit on arm by dog that was being walked.

ARREST: Scotia Rd., Ronald Francis Rieth, 73, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence and interfering with reporting domestic violence.

THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, suspect was arrested after video reportedly showed her taking the gaming ticket of another.

small grass fire.

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VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Ruben D. Lopez, 47, William C. Elston, 28, were arrested on warrants.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W 1st St., Newport ARREST: Hwy. 20, Lynnze R. Wilson, 25, was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of found Rubbermaid container on camp property containing tools complainant thinks they may be stolen.

THREATENING: W. 6th Ave., report that person(s) unknown wrote “Die” on the victim’s apartment.

FIRE: Bead Lake Drive, report of small tree on fire.

FIREWORKS: Railroad Ave., report of two 20-year-old males lighting off bottle rockets, started

STRUCTURE FIRE: Summer Rd., Priest River

TUESDAY, APRIL 7 FOUND PROPERTY: Vay Rd., Priest River, report of found property in the area of Horn Mountain Road at Vay Road.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS.

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 TOBACCO VIOLATION: Hwy. 57, Priest River, reported tobacco offense at Priest River High School.

BURGLARY: Memory Lane, Oldtown TRESPASSING: Pinehaven Rd., Spirit Lake

FRIDAY APRIL 10 DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake, report of a family offense.

ARREST: Eastside Rd., Priest River, Martin Hackett of Newport was arrested on a warrant.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River, there was a report of drug use in a parking lot in Priest River.

RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 41, Blanchard

SATURDAY. APRIL 11 BATTERY: Pinehaven Rd., Spirit Lake SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Chipakota Lane, Oldtown BURGLARY: Bodie Canyon Rd., Priest River

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Holiday Loop, Blanchard, a Blanchard man was cited and released for driving without privileges.

TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Blanchard Cutoff, Blanchard, a 38-year old Spirit Lake man was cited and released for driving without privileges.

TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Blanchard Cutoff, Blanchard, a 20-year-old Spirit Lake man was cited and released for driving without a valid license.

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William Fishburn Jemison, Jr. passed away April 10, in Littleton, Colo., at the age of 93. His wife of 69 years, Betty Jemison, was at his side with his children and Jemison grandchildren nearby.

Mr. Jemison served his country as an engineer in the Air Force during WWII and the Korean War. A Georgia Tech and University of Colorado alumni, he lead the way in computer technology, as a computer engineer in the early 50s. He taught

5, 1931, in Gilmer, Texas to James Talmage Johnson and Ova Wyline (Edgar) Johnson.

She attended High School in Parma, Idaho and on Feb.16, 1948, she married Frank Smith. Together Smith they moved to north Idaho in 1966 and most recently, Mrs. Smith lived in Newport.

Mrs. Smith was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was a long time member of the Post Falls 1st Ward. She took pride in being a homemaker and she enjoyed crocheting, sewing, gardening, cooking, and using the computer.

She is survived by her son, John Franklin Smith of Post Falls, Idaho; her daughters: LaVeta Ann Shoopman of Riverton, Wyo., and Dea Jolene Walden of Newport; her brothers: James LaVan

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 PEND OREILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: 8:30 a.m. – CNS Building, Newport DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOARD: 10 a.m. - District Office PEND OREILLE COUNTY PARK BOARD: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center WEST BONNER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

THURSDAY, APRIL 16 BONNER COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building,

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SOUTH PEND OREILLE FIRE & RESCUE: 7 p.m. - Station 31, 325272 Highway 2, Diamond Lake

PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse

MONDAY, APRIL 20

CUSICK SCHOOL BOARD: 3:30 p.m. - Cusick High School Library

PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse

WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Station on Highway 57

PROPERTY RIGHTS COUNCIL: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 TRI-COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 11 a.m.

- TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

PRIEST RIVER CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall SELKIRK SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 8 BOARD: 7 p.m. - Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads

TUESDAY, APRIL 21 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner

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Pend Oreille County Conservation District DISTRICT MANAGER Salary 36,000-$45,000 The Pend Oreille Conservation District (POCD) located at 121 N. Washington Ave., Newport, WA has an opening for a District Manager. This is a full-time, exempt, grant-funded, self-starter, self-guided position overseeing the technical performance, bookkeeping and administration of all grants and personnel at the POCD. Qualifications: • A minimum of a Bachelors degree in ecological or physical sciences, agriculture, environmental planning of natural resources is required. OR: An Associates Degree, with successful experience involving the job functions listed, may be substituted year for year for education.

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• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

• Superior budget planning and management skills, bookkeeping experience a plus.

• Experience with grant writing and the ability to secure program funding.

If you are interested, you can obtain a complete position description and application form by visiting the District website a pocd.org. Deadline for applications for this position is 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2015. For questions, please e-mail andy@pocd.org or by calling 509.671.3086.

POCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County Database/Applications Specialist The District is seeking a qualified individual to work within the Engineering department to provide comprehensive GIS and modeling support for a broad array of end users, using a variety of software/ hardware tools.

The incumbent will serve as a primary resource to implement, develop and maintain database and application tools, in order to maximize their value and functionality for District staff.

Qualified candidates will have strong, practical experience using GIS and modeling software to perform technical analyses and to develop solutions applicable to engineering/operations activities at the District. A solid base of technical knowledge and IT skills and experience, as outlined in the job description, is required. Experience within an electric utility setting is preferred, but not required. This is a great opportunity for an energetic individual who enjoys multitasking and is seeking to make a positive impact within a dynamic/progressive work environment.

An employment application and detailed job description are available at www.popud.org. Please e-mail the application, along with a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to: careers@popud.org; or, mail application materials to P.O. Box 190, Newport WA 99156 Attn: Human Resources. Deadline for submissions is April 24, 2015. Salary DOQ, excellent benefit package.

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201567 PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 24th day of April, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. inside the Hall of Justice, 220 South Garden Ave. in the City of Newport, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to wit: Lot 7 in Block 2 of the First Addition to Moon Creek Estates, according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 3 of Plats, Page 204, records of Pend Oreille County Washington;

Situate in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington.

Commonly known as, 271 Jorgens Rd., Newport, WA 99156. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated October 15, 2009, recorded October 19, 2009, under Auditor’s File No. 20090303352, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Anthony E. Pur-

cell, as Grantor, to CLS Escrow, Inc, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of CLS Mortgage, Inc., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest of which was assigned to Alvin L. Plass and Takako Abe, husband and wife as to an undivided 61% interest and Duane P. Carroll and Beatrice Carroll, husband and wife as to an undivided 39% interest, under Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File Nos. 20090303399 and 20090303613.

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows:

Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears:

Monthly payments and interest as follows: January 20, 2014, through November 20, 2014, at $500.51 plus late charges per month of $50.05.

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Continued from 5B faults do not involve payment to the Beneficiary. If applicable each of these defaults must also be cured.

None known as of the date of this document.

IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $55,628.96, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from the 15th day of October of 2019 and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 24th day of April, 2015.

The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by the 13th day of April, 2015 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time

on or before the 13th day of April, 2015 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 13th day of April, 2015 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: 271 Jorgens Road, Newport, WA, by both first class and certified mail on the 3rd day of April, 2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on the 4th day of April, 2014, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicu-

ous place on the real property described in paragraph 1 above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the abovedescribed property.

IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to R.C.W. 61.24.130.

Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the

deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has to right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, chapter 59.12 R.C.W. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If you have been previously discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this notice is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only.

DATED this 18th day of December,2014.

INLAND FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC.--TRUSTEE By: SHERYL S. PHILLABAUM, authorized signer Published in The Newport Miner March 25 and April 15, 2015.

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2015100 PUBLIC NOTICE In the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for the County of Pend Oreille No. 14-4-00042-5 Probate Notice to Creditors (RCW 11.40.030) In the Matter of the Estate of Patricia Schrader The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative through the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months

after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: April 1, 2015.

Personal Representative: Kimberly Schreckendgust Attorney for the Personal Representative: George I. Diana, Diana Law Office, PS Address for Mailing or Service: 430 W. Indiana Avenue, Spokane, WA 99205 Diana Law Office, P.S. By: /s/ George I. Diana George I. Diana, WSBE #7910 Attorney for Estate and Personal Representative W. 430 Indiana Ave. Spokane, WA 99205 (509) 326-0973 /s/ Kimberly Schreckendgust Kimberly Schreckendgust Personal Representative 1733 E. Glass Spokane, WA 99207 Direct all Telephone

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______________ 2015103 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY Case No. 14-200079-7 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AS TO DEFENDANTS THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL M. MCGINITY, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MICHAEL M. MCGINITY, DECEASED; JANE DOE MCGINITY, WIFE OF MICHAEL M. MCGINITY DECEASED; AND JOHN AND JANE DOES, I THROUGH V, OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL P R O P E R T Y, A N D ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST, LIEN OR ESTATE IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL

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THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL M. MCGINITY, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MICHAEL M. MCGINITY, DECEASED; JANE DOE MCGINITY, WIFE OF MICHAEL M. MCGINITY DECEASED; JOHN AND JANE DOES, I THROUGH V, OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL P R O P E R T Y, A N D ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST, LIEN OR ESTATE IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, Defendants.

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Continued from 6B TIES UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST, LIEN OR ESTATE IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 1st day of April, 2015, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND, and serve a copy of your answer upon the under-signed attorneys for plaintiff, Justin T. Jastrzebski and Katherine A. Christofilis of Bishop, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. at their offices below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court.

The object of said action is to judicially foreclose on the following described real property: THE NORTH 50 FEET OF LOT 9 IN BLOCK 2 OF ONSERUD’S FIRST ADDITION TO CUSICK, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Commonly known as: 317 2nd Ave, Cusick, WA 99119 DATED this 26 day of March, 2015 B I S H O P, M A R SHALL & WEIBEL, P.S. By:/s/ Katherine A. Christofilis Justin T. Jastrzebski, WSBA #46680 Katherine A. Christofilis, WSBA #42584 Attorneys for Plaintiff Bishop, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. 720 Olive Way, Suite 1201 Seattle, WA 98101 Fax: (206) 6220354 Published in The Newport Miner April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2015. (9-6)

______________ 2015107 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 15-4-00012-1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of RICHARD SCHUTZ, Deceased.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or

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

Date of First Publication of this Notice: April 1, 2015 /s/ Theodore R. Schutz Theodore R. Schutz, Personal Representative /s/Janet L. Neal Janet L. Neal, Personal Representative Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 Newport WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner April 1, 8 and 15, 2015. (9-3)

______________ 2015109 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on March 17th 2015 receive a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, Regional General Permit (RGP) 7 and associated documents from Jerry & Mary Marvin and did on March 25th 2015 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Bank Stabilization & Dock Repair Project (FILE NO. SSDP-15006), Location: 538 Hazel Street, Cusick, WA 99119; Sec. 12, Town. 35, Range 43.

An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on March 16, 2015 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. 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, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco. org. For questions and/or comments, please contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, (509) 4476462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than April 23rd, 2015. The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will be hearing this Substantial Shoreline Development Permit Application on May 12th, 2015 at 6:00pm in the Cusick Community Center, 111 S. First Ave., Cusick, WA Required Permits:

Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County) Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County) Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Regional General Permit7 (Army Corp) Dated: April 6, 2015 Published in The Newport Miner April 8 and 15, 2015. (10-2)

_____________ 201518 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. Document: NOS Printed: 1/9/2015 10:54:00 AM Page Count: 5 IDS Automation: D eliver signed document(s) to Scan Clerk TS No.: WA - 1 4 - 6 1 3 2 6 6 - T C A P N N o . : 453113580008 Title Order No.: 140037158-WA-MSO D e e d o f Tr u s t Grantor(s): CASSANDRA R NOLAN Deed of Trust Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 20120313817 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 5/15/2015 , at 10:00 AM At the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street in the City of Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 9 AND THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 10, BLOCK 2, LAURELHURST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF NEWPORT, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT T H E R E O F, P E N D OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 219 N FEA AVENUE, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/17/2012, recorded 12/20/2012, under 20120313817 records of PEND O R E I L L E C o u n t y, Washington , from CASSANDRA R NOLAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN , as Grantor(s), to FRONTIER TITLE & ESCROW COMPANY , as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION , as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA . II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by

reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $11,664.02 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $81,353.48 , together with interest as provided in the Note from the 10/1/2013 , and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 5/15/2015 . The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 5/4/2015 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 5/4/2015 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the 5/4/2015 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME CASSANDRA R NOLAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN ADDRESS 219 N FEA AVENUE, NEWPORT, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 4/8/2014 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale

pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN AT T O R N E Y LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877894-HOME (1-877894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeowne r s h i p / p o s t _ p u rchase_counselors_ foreclosure.htm . The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-5694287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud. gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud. gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index. cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate= WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-6064819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear . If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note

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holders right’s against the real property only.

QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT C O L L E C T O R ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBTAND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 1/9/2015 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA14-613266-TC A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California ) County of: San Diego ) On before me, a notary public, personally appeared I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. (Seal) Signature IDSPub #0075963 4/15/2015 5/6/2015 Published in The Newport Miner April 15 and May 6, 2015.

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_____________ 201598 PUBLIC NOTICE The Selkirk School District Board of Directors will hold their April Work Session on April 16, 2015 at 5:30 pm at Selkirk Elementary School. The Regular Board of Directors Meeting for the month of April will be held on April 27, 2015 at 6:00 pm at Selkirk High School.

Nancy Lotze, Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors Published in The Newport Miner April 15 and 22, 2015. (11-2)

_____________ 2015115 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 15-4-00016-4 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of Clyde T. Fitz, 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)

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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(l)(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: April 15, 2015. /s/ Marijo K. Fitz Marijo K. Fitz, Administrator Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 Newport WA 99156 (509) 447-3242

Claim is not presented within the foregoing time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

In accordance with RCW 9A.72.085, I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signed Date: On 4/10/2015 Place: At Newport, WA Signature: Glenda Hilliard Glenda Hilliard, Notice Agent Address for Mailing or Service: PO Box 301 Newport WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner April 15, 22 and 29, 2015.

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Published in The Newport Miner April 15, 22 and 29, 2015.

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2015117 PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SP-132 Smalle Creek Culvert Elimination Sealed proposals will be received by Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners for the contract to supply the bridge structure for the elimination of the culvert on the Smalle Creek Crossing on County Road 92050 Westside Calispel Road.

Proposals will be received by the Board of County Commissioners located at PO Box 5025 / 625 W. 4th Street, Newport, WA 99156. Proposals are due no later than 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 5th, 2015.

The following is the Scope of Work: 1) Provide and deliver Precast Footings and Bridge Structure 2) Provide WA Licensed Engineer Bridge Load Rating 3) Alternate “A”- Set Footings and Structure The County Engineer reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any informality in the proposals and to accept such proposal or proposals, as may be deemed in the best interest of Pend Oreille County.

_____________ 2015116 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY No. 15-4-00015-6 Nonprobate Notice to Creditors (RCW 11.42.030) Nonprobate Estate of RAY E. RALEY, Deceased.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE As Notice Agent, I have elected to give notice to Decedent’s creditors.

On the date of filing of this Nonprobate Notice to Creditors with the Court: • I had no knowledge of: • Any other person acting as Notice Agent, or • The appointment of a Personal Representative for Decedent’s probate estate in the state of Washington.

• According to the records of the Court that were then available: • No cause number regarding Decedent had been issued to any other Notice Agent, and • No Personal Representative of Decedent’s probate estate had been appointed.

Any person having a claim against Decedent must present the claim: • Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and • In the manner provided in RCW 11.42.070: • By filing with the Court the original of the signed Creditor’s Claim, and By serving upon or mailing by first class mail to me at the address provided below a copy of the signed Creditor’s Claim.

T h e C r e d i t o r ’s Claim must be presented by the later to occur of: • Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice to you as provided in RCW 11.42.020(2)(c), or • Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice.

If the Creditor’s

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Submissions by fax or email will not be accepted. Proposals must be submitted on the forms supplied in the RFP. A copy of the Request for Proposal may be obtained by contacting the Pend Oreille County Public Works Department at the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 5040, Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-4513 or by email: publicworks4u@pendoreille.org Published in The Newport Miner April 15 and 22, 2015. (11-2)

______________ 2015118 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NEWPORT, WASHINGTON Sealed Bids will be received by County of Pend Oreille at the County CommissionContinued on 8B

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OBITUARI ES Richard Ross Post NEWPORT

Richard Ross Post passed away April 5. He was 78.

He was born Jan. 5, 1937, to Rosco and Dorothy Post in Port Post Angeles, Wash.

His love of flying started early in life and when he went to the University of Washington he realized his dream by joining the U.S. Air Force ROTC and learning to fly.

His mother wanted him to go into music. He played clarinet in high school and directed the U.S. Air Force ROTC band.

He married Sylvia Obermeyer April 9, 1960. Their daughter, Jennifer, was born in 1964. Over the years three grandchildren were born, Sage, Zane and Selene.

Mr. Post flew B-47s for Strategic Air Command and while stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, he played war games on computer.

He resigned his commission to fly commercially. He flew for Pan American Airlines

Continued from 7B ers Office, located in the Pend Oreille County Courthouse at 625 West Fourth Avenue, Newport, Washington, until 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 5, 2015 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvement CRP 838 Coyote Trail Road.

All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in accordance with Section 1-02.7 of the 2014 Washington State Standard Specifications for Road,

for 25 years. A year after his retirement, he started having heart problems.

He directed hand bell choir at the Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church. He also helped Stoneridge with their computers.

Mr. Post loved his woods and enjoyed walking in the woods. He was an excellent golfer and had a cute little trophy for a hole in one in Colorado. He had his final stroke on the golf course. He looked forward to his birthday and roast leg of lamb and English trifle.

He loved electronics and built an organ, among other things.

His slender stature couldn’t keep him from being strong.

He was tired and couldn’t go any farther. The Lord was ready to take him home and Easter he left his frail body to be with the Lord and those who went before him.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 18 at 11 a.m. at American Lutheran Church.

Sherman Knapp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bridge, and Municipal Construction. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the County of Pend Oreille.

Bid Proposal, Plans and Specifications may be viewed at the Pend Oreille County Public Works Department, Road Division, 625 Fourth Street, Newport, Washington 99156.

Upon payment of $50.00, nonrefundable, per set

Peggy L. Rankin POST FALLS

Peggy L. Rankin of Post Falls passed away April 9 after a long battle with multiple illnesses. She was 75.

She was born to Lawrence and Nellie Krugh Nov. 8, 1939.

When she was not battling illness, Mrs. Rankin enjoyed playing games, cards, painting, crafts, baking, canning, gardening, and most of all spending time with family.

She loved roses and had a special touch when it came to growing them. Her love of all games and cards continues throughout her family.

Her family said she left them with many memories and lesions they will never forget and that will be passed on for generations to come.

Mrs. Rankin is survived by her loving husband Dan H. Rankin (formerly of Newport), her siblings Mildred Dorston, Linda Holdren, Glenna kendall, Debbie Frey, and brother Jim Krugh, her children Tim and Danny Reedy, and nine grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren and one greatgreat-granddaughter.

and two day notification a hard copy of the plans and specifications can be obtained.

All checks shall be made payable to the Pend Oreille County Road Department.

Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection in the Pend Oreille County Public Works Department, Road Division, in Newport, Washington, and the Chapter offices of the Associated General Contractors of America. Plans and specifications may also be viewed at the official Pend Oreille

County web site: http://www.pendoreilleco.org A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be conducted on Wednesday, May 22, 2015 at 10:00 am at Pend Oreille County Road Shop 1, located at 9305 Deer Valley Road, Newport, WA, Washington 99156.

Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to: THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COURTHOUSE, NEWPORT, WASHINGTON 99156 with “BID FOR COUNTY ROAD PROJECT

No public services will be held.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

Nancy Ann Roath NEWPORT

Nancy Ann Roath of Newport, born July 25, 1946, to the late Edward and Amy Hendrickson, passed away April 6, at Deaconess Medical Center. She was 68 years old.

The youngest of five children, Mrs. Roath is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Roy Roath and two sisters: Kathleen and Monica.

She loved to play pool, bowling, bingo, and the slot machines at the casino. She was a housewife and also worked as a dispatcher/jailor for Pend Oreille County.

Mrs. Roath is survived by her two brothers: Edward and Thomas; her three children Laura and Melvin Ratcliff, Cheryl and Brad Lanegan, and Ken and Lucy Roath; six granddaughters Jessica, Anna, Sarah, Alexandra, Kat-

CRP 838 COYOTE TRAIL ROAD written on the outside.

Pend Oreille County in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure

lin, Emily, one great-grandson, Javier, numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service was held Saturday, April 11 at 2 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Newport.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www. sherman-knapp.com.

Anthony Michael Silvia Sr. CUSICK

Anthony Michael Silvia Sr. died peacefully at Sacred Heart Medical Center April 8, in Spokane, at the age Silvia of 61.

Mr. Silvia is survived by his spouse, Martha Kitchen, his son, Anthony Silvia Jr., his daughter-in-law, Ashley Hamilton, his daughter, Holly Jo Crandall and her five children, his brother, Ray Silvia, his daughter Ashley Bays, and his son, Andy Bays and his four children.

Mr. Silvia was born Sept. 8, 1953, in Gustine, Calif., to An-

that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.

Published in The Newport Miner April 15, 22 and 29, 2015.

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tonio and Mary Silvia. When he was 13, he won third place in the regional finals of the Gustine Marble Tournament.

Then, he graduated from Gustine High School in 1972.

From there, he served as a police officer in California for a short time, as he had a passion for motorcycles and music.

From there, he spent a lot of time traveling in biker groups and playing in several bands, one of them was The Coyote Band. He ended up in Cusick in 1991, where he worked for P.V.F. lumber mill as a heavy equipment operator. From 1991 to 2015, Mr. Silvia lived his remaining years playing the music he loved and making a lot of close friends. He will be greatly missed by all.

A visitation will be held for friends and family to pay their last respects on Thursday, April 16 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

2015111 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Town of Ione WWTF Improvements Project NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Town of Ione in the Town Hall council chambers, 207 Houghton Street, on April 15, 2015 at 7:10 pm. The purpose of the public hearing is to review final project performance on the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Project funded by the Community Development Block Grant

SEE OBITUARIES, 4B & 6A

(CDBG). The Town Hall is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving twenty-four (24) hour advance notice. Contact Sandy Hutchinson, Town Clerk, at 509-442-3611.

Published in The Newport Miner April 8 and 15, 2015. (10-2)

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