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Spokane, Pend Oreille County differ on how to govern water bank By Don Gronning Of The Miner Miner photo|Michelle Nedved

NEWPORT – County officials from Pend Oreille, Stevens and Spokane counties held a conference call Thursday, April 13 to discuss language on a tri county water bank agreement for the water bank the three are trying to establish. The idea was first brought up about two years ago and the counties have been meeting on and off to hammer out an agreement. The water bank would be pretty much what it sounds like, a vehicle to store water rights. Counties would put water rights into the water bank and would be able to draw them out for sale, as needed. The first few water rights would likely be funded with grant money. The counties were anticipating the state Supreme Court case that became known as the Hirst decision. The judges decided in that case that counties must sign off on availability of water before issuing water permits. Since the instream flows for the Little Spokane River must be protected, future building permits in that area, which is mostly in Spokane County but also includes parts of Pend Oreille and Stevens counties, the counties are taking a hard look at building permits. Before the Hirst decision, the counties depended on the state Department of Ecology to say if there was enough legal water to issue building permits. After the Hirst decision, at least for counties planning under the Growth Management Act, as all three counties are, property owners must prove there is enough legal water before getting a building permit. One way to solve that problem is to have a water bank from which people could purchase water rights. Pend Oreille County would have to scramble to pay for water rights on their own if See water, 2A

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Consulting attorney Nathan Smith and Pend Oreille County Prosecutor Dolly Hunt confer during a conference call with Stevens and Spokane counties over a water banking agreement.

The hunt is on Area children swarmed the Newport City Park Saturday morning, as the annual Easter egg hunt got underway. This years event was sponsored by Newport Mayor Shirley Sands, the Newport/Priest River Rotary Club, Newport/Priest River REACT, Soroptimists, and the Newport Rodeo Association.

School districts share homeless students’ struggles Daily search for food, housing leave studies behind By Grace Swanson WNPA Olympia News Bureau

OLYMPIA – High school years: for students it’s a time to prepare for college, a transition period to becoming an adult. However, for some students in Washington State it’s a time fraught with rapid change when

they must grow and learn to survive on their own during those high school years. Often these students are hungry. It’s uncertain where they will sleep each night. These students are classified as unaccompanied youth. Essentially, they’re homeless.

According to Martina Coordes of Youth Emergency Services of Pend Oreille County, the organization did 45 new intakes of homeless teenagers in March, not counting 27 homeless teenagers in the Newport community and a combined total of 14 in Cusick and Ione. Unaccompanied youth

are those ages 12 to 24 – defined by law and social services – who live on their own in unstable situations without a legal guardian. One recent South Whidbey High School graduate has lived on her own for See homeless, 10A

Spokane man arrested for stabbing in Laclede LACLEDE – A violent altercation led to a local manhunt Easter Sunday, with the suspect apprehended Monday after trying to hide from law enforcement in a chicken coop. On Sunday, April 16, just after 4 p.m., the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a stabbing on Campbell Homestead Road in Laclede. Deputies learned from their investigation that an adult male had been stabbed with a kitchen knife, once in the chest and once in the back, and was transported to Bonner General Health for treatment. The victim is still in the hospital and is in stable condition. Both the suspect and

victim were known to each other and were attending a gathering at the same home. The suspect, Shawn M. Harp, 34, of Spokane, fled the scene riding a side-by-side UTV that he took from the same residence. A Nixle advisory was sent, warning residents in the area of heavy police activity and that the suspect was at large. The notice advised residents to stay in their homes and lock doors and windows. The UTV was found later in the area, and a police tracking dog was called in to track the suspect. After losing the track, deputies remained in the area searching for

Harp. At 6:30 a.m. Monday, April 17, deputies located Harp in the area of the stabbing. Harp initially ran from deputies, but he was unsuccessful in hiding in a chicken coop and was taken into custody without incident. Harp was charged with Attempted Murder, Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent, and Possession of Paraphernalia. He is scheduled for a first appearance, and bail will be set at that time. This case is still under investigation, as detectives are following up with additional information that has been provided. The name of the victim is being withheld at this time.

B riefly Maws and Paws Booster Club auction April 29 NEWPORT – The Grizzly Maws and Paws Booster Club ‘Grrrreat Grizzly Auction,’ is set for April 29. There are already a number of items donated, including an instant wine cellar with 50 bottles of wine, a guided Montana fishing trip for four and a night at Northern Quest and dinner at Maselow’s. There are also a number of themed baskets, all valued at more than $100.

Donations are still being accepted. There is a Grizzly Alumni Basket Challenge, with alumni invited to donate cash for an alumni basket that will be auctioned. The goal for the alumni basket is $500. The auction will take place Saturday, April 29, at the Beardmore Bistro Wine Bar and Tap House in Priest River. There will be hors d’oeurves and a silent auction from 6:30 – 8 p.m., with the live auction getting underway at 8 p.m. All proceeds support students of the Newport School District.

For more information, email mawsandpawsboosterclub@gmail.com.

Candidate forum for West Bonner May 9 PRIEST RIVER – The West Bonner County School District is holding a Candidate Forum for Trustee Elections. This will be at Priest River Junior High auditorium Tuesday, May 9 at 5 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend and bring questions for the candidates.

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SPOKANE – The Kalispel Tribe of Indians filed suit in federal court against the U.S. Department of the Interior over its decision to permit the Spokane Tribe’s casino. The Spokane Tribe’s casino would be within two miles of the Kalispel’s Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights. The lawsuit, filed in federal court for the Eastern District of Washington, contends the Spokane’s casino would “have a devastating impact on Northern Quest, which funds nearly all of the Kalispel Tribe’s government operations,” according to the lawsuit filed April 12. The tribe seeks a declaratory judgment that the Department of the Interior abused its discretion and failed to comply with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act when it determined the Spokane’s casino would not be detrimental to the Kalispel Tribe.

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More than 300 kids and their parents came out for the annual Easter egg hunt at the Mudhole in Priest River Saturday, April 15. The Priest River Lions Club and the LEOS dyed 170 dozen eggs for the occasion.

Trout stocking preparations continue for April 22 opening OLYMPIA – Trout stocking crews are working to plant fish throughout the state in preparation for April 22, when several hundred lowland lakes open for a six-month fishing season. Although many lakes are open year-round, the fourth Saturday in April marks the traditional start of the lowland lakes fishing season, when hundreds of thousands of anglers are expected to turn out to fish. Browns Lake and South Skookum may have late openings due to snow conditions and harzards removal, according to Nan Berber of the Newport Ranger Station. WDFW fish hatchery crews have been stocking more than 16 million trout and kokanee in lakes statewide. Those fish include 2.3 million catchable trout, nearly 150,000 larger trout averaging about one pound apiece, and millions of smaller trout that were stocked last year and have grown to catchable size. At this point, we are about half finished with the stocking effort, said Steve Thiesfeld, WDFW inland fish program manager. “We are working hard to have it all done in time for opening weekend,” he said. Many of the triploid trout are coming in at about a pound, but there are several thousand that are three pounds or more, said Thiesfeld. “These are all high quality fish that are significantly larger than our regular catchable trout, and those three pounders are outstanding fish,” he said. A lot of the larger fish are destined for lakes on the eastern side of the state, ensuring great fishing in perennial hotspots like Loon, Jame-

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son, and North Fio Rito lakes, he said. On the westside, the department is going to add some of these fish to each of our regular plants in lakes that haven’t been stocked yet, said Thiesfeld. “We expect these larger fish are going to make some kids very happy.” To participate on opening day, Washington anglers must have an annual freshwater or combination fishing license valid through March 31, 2018. Licenses can be purchased online at www.fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov; by telephone at 1-866-246-9453; or at hundreds of license dealers across the state. For details on license vendor locations, visit the WDFW website at www.wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/vendors/. Anglers who catch one of 1,000 tagged fish can also claim prizes provided by license dealers and other sponsors located across the state. The total value of prizes is more than $25,000. For a list of lakes with prize fish and details on how to claim prizes, visit www.wdfw.wa.gov/ fishing/derby/. Fish stocking details, by county and lake, are available in the annual stocking plan on WDFW’s website at. www.wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/plants/statewide/ Before heading out, anglers should check fishing regulations on WDFW’s webpage at www.wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/. With snow and ice still present in some parts of the state, anglers should also check ahead of time to be sure their preferred lake is accessible. WDFW employees and their immediate families are not eligible to claim fishing derby prizes.

HOPE – A former suspect in a suspicious death was released from custody after Bonner County law enforcement determined he was not the man they are seeking. On Wednesday, April 5, a suspicious death was reported in the area of Trestle Creek in Hope. During the preliminary investigation by the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office, a person of interest was developed. As a result of evidence located at and near the crime scene, along with local eyewitnesses that observed this person in the area at and prior to the time of the death, this person of interest was identified as Nathan Utt. Unable to locate Utt, and believing that he had traveled out of state, detectives appeared before a local magistrate. They were able to obtain an arrest warrant based upon the seriousness of the crime. Although several local eyewitnesses placed Utt in the area of the homicide during the correct time frame, when interviewed, Utt provided legitimate and verifiable information as to his whereabouts. This information, verified and confirmed, placed him in Eugene, Ore., at the time of the suspicious death. Upon receipt of this information, Utt was released and charges against him were dropped without prejudice by the BonSee death, 1A

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they had their own water bank. Discussion centered on just how decisions would be made. Before the conference call, Pend Oreille County commissioners and consulting attorney Nathan Smith and Prosecutor Dolly Hunt discussed the agreement. “It’s complicated but we’re not too far apart,” Smith said. He said one thing to decide is if they wanted a governing board in charge of the water bank. Spokane and Pend Oreille counties wrote their own draft of the proposed agreement. Stevens County didn’t.

“Spokane County didn’t put governance into the agreement,” Pend Oreille County commission chairwoman Karen Skoog said. “We did.” When the conference call started, it became clear there were significant differences in how Spokane County and the two smaller rural counties saw governance of a water board. “Each county has different uses for water,” Spokane County commissioner Shelly O’Quinn said. She said creating a governing board would add a new layer of bureaucracy. “I felt like it was a step backwards.” Smith said that a central decision making body was needed. He

and Pend Oreille County officials were concerned that Spokane County would dominate the bank because of their size and resources. Pend Oreille County commissioner Mike Manus said that the boards work well together now, but he didn’t know about future boards. “We need assurance the big county doesn’t come in and buy up all the water rights,” he said. O’Quinn said the way the Pend Oreille County draft was written, each county would have its own water bank, as well as participating in the tri county bank. That would set up a situation where water banks could be bidding against each other

for water rights, she said. Smith said he thought it was agreed each county wanted its own water bank. “If we want to run a single water bank, we need to put that on the table,” he said. Stevens County commissioner Wes McCart said he would be comfortable without a separate entity for governance. He thought a memorandum of understanding would be sufficient. McCart also favored just one water bank, as long as there was some flexibility. McCart asked Spokane County officials if they were buying a water right in the Little Spokane River watershed and how they were paying for it. The answer

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was yes, Spokane County was buying a water right about three miles north of Deer Park in Spokane County. O’Quinn said county commissioners had set money aside to pay for it. After the call ended, Hunt said there still were a lot of inconsistencies in how the counties understood how the water bank would be formed, despite a number of meetings. Manus said he thought Spokane County was trying to write the agreement to benefit itself. The next step is for a representative from each of the county commissions to get together this week to discuss governance.

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b r i e f ly Flowery Trail Road closed NEWPORT - Flowery Trail Road has been closed at milepost 0.7 (between Westside Calispel Road and Danforth Road) as of April 12 by the Pend Oreille County Public Works Department at the recommendation of a Washington Department of Natural Resources geologist due to a potential landslide. The road will remain closed due to the hazardous conditions for a few days as additional rainfall is predicted in the area. The potential slide area is approximately 300 yards in length and is within ten feet of the road and incorporates several trees that are leaning toward the road that pose a threat to motorists. Additionally, the pavement has signs of bulging and the area appears unstable. Flowery Trail Road is a corridor that connects Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties. A detour has been established around the area by utilizing Cusick Meadow Rd, Westside Calispel Rd and Danforth Rd as shown on the attached map. Public Works will continue to monitor the site daily.

It is almost time to harvest mushrooms in Idaho COEUR D’ALENE – As the snow finally recedes and the temperatures warm, it is time to start thinking about harvesting mushrooms. The Idaho Panhandle National Forests welcomes mushroom harvesting, and offers some tips and information. Mushroom harvesting on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests requires a permit if harvesting more than one gallon of mushrooms a day, or more than five gallons a season. This free personal-use permit allows harvesting up to 20 gallons, or 50 pounds, of mushrooms per season. In an effort to provide opportunities for recreational pickers, commercial harvesting is not authorized on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Picking mushrooms with the intent to sell them is considered commercial harvesting. Slicing mushrooms in half, length-wise from stem to cap, before leaving the harvest area distinguishes personal use from unauthorized commercial collecting.

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Masons honor junior achievers Students from Pend Oreille County’s three school districts enjoy lunch at the Newport Masonic Lodge Thursday, April 14 after the junior achievement ceremony. Thirteen students were honored, with six – two from each high school – receiving a plaque. Winners were Kari Goodright and Kainoah Bowman of Newport; Auburn Lindquist and Colton Carden of Selkirk, and Nicole Tesdahl and Tanner Shanholzter of Cusick.

Pair accused of paying for bike with fake money By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Two men with extensive criminal histories were being held on $100,000 bail each after they were accused of paying $1,500 in counterfeit money for a motorcycle. Bobby Scott Decaney, 40, and Christopher Lance Orton, 47, were charged separately. They entered pleas before Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith Thursday, April 13. Decaney pleaded not guilty to theft of a motor vehicle, forgery, possession of meth and second degree driving with a suspended license. He was charged with forgery for the fake money. Orton pleaded not guilty to theft of a motor vehicle, possession of meth, possession of a dangerous weapon and use of drug paraphernalia. Prosecuting attorney Greg Hicks wanted the $100,000 bond set by District Court Judge Phil Van de Veer or another “high money” bail to remain for Decaney. He said Decaney had 30 prior warrants and an extensive felony history that included riot with a deadly weapon, money laundering and theft. Hicks said Decaney was a threat to the community, as well as posing a risk to not appear in court. Defense attorney Dana Kelley said $100,000 was too high a bail. He said Decaney

Colville Resource Advisory approves $638,000 in projects COLVILLE – The Colville Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) met on Friday, April 7 and approved $638,000 in funding for 14 projects that will benefit the tri-county area. The Colville RAC is a volunteer committee of 16 tricounty residents who were selected by the Secretary of Agriculture to advise the Forest Service on the use of funds allocated to Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille counties through the Secure Rural Schools and Community Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. The committee represents a broad section of the community including outdoor recreation, environmental, mineral, education, grazing, elected officials, See RAC, 6A

was not a danger to the community. Monasmith said Decaney’s record consisted mostly of economic, nonviolent crimes, although they do demonstrate anti-social behavior. He set bail at $25,000. Hicks asked that the $100,000 bail set at first appearance for Orton remain, citing a public safety concern. He said Orton had two pending felony cases in Spokane for possession of meth and strangulation, as well as 37 failure to appear or comply warrants. Defense attorney Jason Couey said Orton wasn’t necessarily a threat to the community. He asked that the bail be lowered. Monasmith said he wasn’t used to setting such high bail for property crimes, but the outstanding Spokane cases and history of a lengthy drug addiction is a criminal history that can’t be ignored. He set bail at $50,000. According to the statement of probable cause, Orton and Decaney came to Newport April 1 to buy a motorcycle. After they took possession of the bike, the man who sold it noticed the money seemed counterfeit and called law enforcement. The deputy agreed the

money appeared counterfeit, as it had the same serial number on bills of different denominations. As the man was speaking with a deputy at the Camden Grange when he saw a silver Nissan and See money, 6A

COEUR D’ALENE – The Idaho Panhandle National Forests has issued additional road closures on multiple Forest Service roads in Boundary and Bonner County for public health and safety due to flooding damage and unsafe conditions. Warmer weather, snowmelt and heavy spring rains are creating soft road surfaces and spring “break up” conditions on many Idaho Panhandle National Forests roads. New roads closed for damage and unsafe conditions are: Priest Lake: Bear Paw Road #305 Bonners Ferry Ranger District: Trout Creek Road #634, Myrtle Creek Road #633, East Dawson Road #2429, Katka Face Road #314, Baldy Road (Dawson Ridge) #2538, Twentymile Road #408. To provide for safe transportation and protect the condition of the road system, the following roads are closed until ground conditions improve: Sandpoint Ranger District: Grouse Creek Road #280, Butler Creek Road #230, Little Black Tail Road #630, Trout Creek Road #232, Pack River Road #231 Bonners Ferry Ranger District: Smith Creek Road #281 and Tuin Road #2269 Priest Lake: Gleason McAbee Road #334 Residents traveling to their property on these roads are exempt from the closures. The Idaho Panhandle National Forests is compiling a list of road damages across the forest. Traveling on soft roadbeds can cause additional damage. “Temporary restrictions are to help protect the road surface and ensure that road drainages work properly. We ask all forest users to please report any major damage they may encounter while out recreating,” Forest Supervisor Mary Farnsworth said. To report new road damage, contact the applicable ranger station. For more information on road conditions and closures, visit: www.fs.usda.gov/main/ipnf/home.

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pring is here, the snow is (mostly) gone. And now we get to see piles of garbage, pretty much everywhere. It’s always a little disheartening when spring arrives, and we realized how much litter gets thrown out windows, dropped on sidewalks, and strewn about. A staff member here at The Miner goes for walks, twice a day every day. (You might have seen her around.) She picks up litter as she goes, and throws it in the garbage cans supplied along the sidewalks. Let’s take a page from her book and clean up garbage, even if it isn’t yours. In the same vein, lets pick up our yards. It’s totally understandable that garbage gets dropped and quickly covered with snow. Spring wind storms help spread the mess, and it’s easy to forget to pick up rouge garbage. At our house, a fence post cap flew off in a wind storm and was promptly eaten by the snow blower. When the snow melted, we had a perfect line of white chunks spewed across the lawn. Not fun to clean up, but necessary none the less. Spring and summer here in the river valley is breathtaking. We’re gearing up for tourist season, when people come from near and far to enjoy the beauty we see everyday. Let’s show them how much pride we take in our home, and clean up. -MCN

Distractive driving beyond the law While state lawmakers work to bridge major differences in the budget, they agreed our distractive driving laws need stiffening. Companion bills sponsored by Sen. Ann Rivers, R-LaCenter, and Rep. Jessyn Farrell, D-Seattle, cleared the legislature. They update current statute which allows law enforcement officers to stop motorists when they see them driving while using hand-held devices. The new legislation bans using g u e st hand-held cell phone and electronic opinion tablets even while waiting for a stoplight to change. The bill takes DON C. effect in 2019. The first ticket would BRUNELL be $135 and increase to $235 for Association subsequent offenses. It does not of impact hands-free devices. Washington Under existing state law, in 2016 Business AAA-Washington reports cops President wrote more than 35,000 citations to drivers holding their cell phones to their ear or texting. There were more than 12,300 cell phone or texting collisions accounting 77 deaths and 200 serious injuries last year. According to the federal Bureau of Labor statistics, motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of workplace fatalities. Up to 30 percent of all vehicle accidents annually can be attributed to distractive driving. Driving distractions are not new, they are just amplified by drivers talking and texting on mobile devices or fiddling with the new dashboard gadgets on today’s high-tech cars and trucks. In 1962, for example, a family friend on his way to work slammed his new pickup truck into a parked car while attempting to kill a hornet inside the cab while driving. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. Then 40 years ago before cell phones, a legislator commuted to Olympia while reading the daily newspaper. When asked why, he replied it was the only time he had to catch up on the news. See Brunell, 5A

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yo u r o p i n i o n Proposed health plan change leaves the poor behind To the editor: Concerning the recent failure of the Republican attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, or known as ObamaCare: This new Republican health care bill would have had the immediate effect of removing 20 million low income Americans from health care. This would increase to 24 million Americans without health care by the year 2020 when a portion of the federal funding for Medicaid would be stopped. This is absolutely reprehensible. There are now 20 million low income Americans that have health care for the first time because of ObamaCare. Had the Republican health care bill passed, these people would have been stripped of their health care. These people would have access to medical coverage but the cost would have be prohibited for most of these people. The proposed second Republican attempt at a new health care bill would include all of the above but include exclusions for pre-existing medical conditions, pregnancy, maternity, newborn and other essential heath care coverages. President Trump’s proposed federal budget eliminates funding

for the Meals on Wheels program, Planned Parenthood, subsidized lunch program for poor children and many others. This while most weekends President Trump flies down to his ultra-luxurious highend resort in Florida while cutting programs for the most poor of our nation. The above is a description of President Trump’s character in his first 100 days as president. Are the next four years going to be like this as well? Mark Johnson Nine Mile Falls

Trump, McMorris Rodgers concern for Syrian children rings false To the editor, Oh the hypocrisy of it all. Our President Trump and his great unflinching supporter, our Congressional Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, promote repeal and replace Obamacare with a bill that would throw millions of American families, including babies, off their healthcare and give tax breaks to the rich. In addition, they want to prevent Syrian refugees, which include babies, from entering the country without extreme vetting on top of already stringent vetting. However, Trump points his finger at Assad for using chemical weapons on

“beautiful babies,” which is used to justify Trump’s attack on Syria. By his actions, Trump along with Cathy McMorris Rodgers, neither care about American babies nor Syrian babies. It appears their big interest is to flex the military muscle that is available to them. What next from the present administration? -Nancy Street Cheney

Cusick needs to discuss ambulance district more

To the editor, Tailor made suits feel more comfortable, but I choose not to spend money on them these days. Likewise, tailor made government tax districts may be more suitable, but not maximize government revenues and control. Plus the democratic process of truly representative government can seem so inefficient at times. Cusick’s government officials recently openly discussed and authorized, without negotiating terms or inviting much public input, a general form resolution authorization provided on a take it or leave it basis by a county commissioner for voters this fall of up to 100 percent tax levy rate funding for emergency medical services. See letters, 5A

McMorris Rodgers tours district during break SPOKANE – Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, has been spending the Easter recess meeting with various groups around the 5th District. Here is a recap from McMorris Rodgers and her staff: Thursday, April 13,

McMorris Rodgers spent the day in Spokane meeting with and hearing from the people of Eastern Washington. She began the day by visiting the KXLY and KZZU studios to update everyone on the work she’s been doing to empower people

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

with disabilities and to reform our broken health care system and tax code. Following these interviews, McMorris Rodgers hosted a Coffee with Cathy event to hear directly from the people she represents on a vari-

It’s about time the U.S. stands up to Kim Jong Un. Trump is doing a great job.

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r e a d e r ’ s p o l l r e s u lt s Should the U.S. have gotten involved militarily in Syria? Yes. It’s a proportionate response to a human rights violation.

Tensions between the United States and North Korea have stepped up a notch or two in recent weeks. North Korean senior officials are accusing the U.S. of creating a dangerous situation, while President Donald Trump is warning North Korea to “behave.” What do you think of the situation between the U.S. and North Korea?

ety of issues. Following her Coffee with Cathy event, the Congresswoman met with Regina Malveau, Executive Director of the YWCA and Jeanette Hauck, Chief Finan-

62%

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The U.S. is aggravating an already tense situation. We should leave North Korea alone. Regardless of who’s fault it is, we’re on the brink of World War III. The situation will die down in a few weeks. Nothing to worry about.

No. At the very least, Trump should have sought permission from Congress first. Who knows where it will lead.

Total votes: 42

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BRUNELL: From Page 4A

You can’t read a newspaper, shave, put on make-up, socialize with passengers, or review documents while driving on the freeway at 65 mph. The mental distractions slow vitally needed reaction times. The central issue is the level of mental attention diverted from driving. Distractions caused by talking on a cell phone, texting and even using voice-activated information systems in today’s vehicles impede traffic safety. AAA’s Foundation for Traffic Safety studies show mentally distracted drivers missed important visual cues, had slower reaction times, and even produce a sort of tunnel vision. It finds reported drivers talking on a cell phone are two to four times more likely to crash while accident rates for texting and driving are eight times higher.

Among teen drivers, AAA found six of every 10 crashes involve driver distractions – the most notable of which involve interacting with one or more passengers, using cell phones or looking for something inside the vehicle. The new research indicates mental distractions can last up to 27 seconds even after using hands-free voice commands on cell phone to make a call, send a text or change music while driving. Expedia polling shows texting continues to be the primary complaint in its annual analysis of driving etiquette. “The Texter” is the most aggravating driver on the road while tailgating and last minute line cutters are second and third. All three can lead to deadly accidents. The SpokesmanReview summed it up best in a recent editorial: “Drivers who manipulate their phones are four times more likely to be

LETTERS: From Page 4A

Cusick already had emergency medical services provisions with the pre-annexation and annexation vote with Pend Oreille Fire District No. 4, but they wanted to “have a place at the table” for the minimal governance of any new emergency medical service district. I stumbled upon the proposed general resolution form quite by accident while attending a March regular town council meeting. Without any apparent urgency I advised Cusick officials not to sign the carte blanc form authorization, and proposed some legal options more tailor made to our circumstances. One of my concerns with maximizing tax revenues and minimizing public control in creating a ballot issue is it will simply be voted down. Another concern is the funding of a public-private partnership ambulance service monopoly with minimal public control. It seems that government always seems to want to maximize revenues. Wouldn’t it be more efficient to first solicit some public consensus using comparative costs and benefits of a new tax district, before gambling on just a yes or no vote from the public? Other Washington counties have varied their emergency medical services tax levy rates and controls. Shouldn’t the voters be given some options here? Over time it might wear better. -Duane Schofield Cusick

Tribe protects community better than corporation would To the editor, After reading ‘No more regulation’ in The Miner last week I am puzzled by the opposition to the Kalispel Tribe’s proposal to have more federal environmental regula-

tion of their reservation. North Pend Oreille County residents remind me of the president that they voted for in the last election. Like Trump they seem to be for and against the same thing. There is a long and clear pattern of North Pend Oreille County residents opposing commercial development or industry. It would seem that stronger environmental regulations would prevent the very development they oppose. My question is do they want a smelter belching out toxic smoke and creating a downwind plume that lands on their property and children? The Tribe would help to prevent that from happening with the increased regulation. Like Trump, some residents change their desires and often conflict with their established political positions. How does any form of government relate to citizens who have a floating political ideology? The very people that showed up at county growth management hearings demanding no-growth regulations are now in favor of less environmental regulations. They are willing to leave the door open for a toxic smelter, but opposed a development for a horse community. The Kalispel Tribe supports our community much more than a smelter corporation could or would. The Tribe understands that environmental pollution doesn’t stop at a property line. Industry on the other hand understands the value of having a river for dumping their waste even by accident. Who would clean up the water, land or air after it is damaged? Who would care for the sick children and livestock exposed to the pollution? A CEO with a heavy British accent tried to explain the BP Gulf oil spill. That’s what happens when you turn over your environment to a multi-national corporation. -Pete Scobby Newport

killed in a crash. Their response times are similar to those of drunken drivers who are more than two times over the legal blood alcohol limit.” While the new law is welcome, laws and regulation only reinforce the life-style changes all drivers must make. Operating a motor vehicle is not just an ancillary task, it is the driver’s primary duty. Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He is a member of AAA-Washington’s Board of Directors. He can be contacted at theBrunells@ msn.com.

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Found needles raise pointed questions By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Found a syringe on the ground and unsure how to dispose of it? It’s okay, the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office will respond via dispatch to found syringe calls. “There are some people who feel uncomfortable calling, because it’s not an emergency, but they are hesitant to pick it up and they don’t want to just leave it there,” says Pend Oreille County Undersheriff Grant Sirevog. “We’d prefer that they call us and we’ll come take of it, as opposed to them doing nothing about it.” On Tuesday, April 11 two calls came into Pend Oreille County Dispatch concerning found syringes on Garden Avenue in Newport and another in Ione. Sirevog says it’s not totally uncommon to receive those kinds of calls, but they

usually happen over a period of time. “Usually, people who need to have syringes on hand for medical reasons are very responsible about making sure they don’t leave needles laying around,” Sirevog says. “Unfortunately, there’s a portion of our population that is involved in recreational drug use where sometimes used syringes are left in places they shouldn’t be.” The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends a two-step process for properly disposing of used needles and other sharps by placing them in a sharps disposal container immediately after they have been used. This will reduce the risk of needle punctures and cuts from loose syringes. Sharps disposal containers should be disposed of according to respective community guidelines. See needles, 6A

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SPOKANE – A number of area students were named to the Spokan Community College honor roll for winter quarter. The winter 2017 honor roll list at Spokane Community College includes more than 2,200 students. To receive honor roll status, students must earn a 3.0 grade point average or higher. The following area students were named to the honor roll. From Newport: Cierra Amende, Kaitlyn Oxford, McKenzie Shirley, Alexandria Poisel, Alex Smith, Anna Watson, Ashley Burkey, Benson Huntley, John Hilden, Cyrus Kelly, David Pelican, Adam McMeen, Devin Beach, Cody Gibbs, Grace Arndt-Stigall, Lynnette King, Jordan Hoadley, Noma Hunter, Jace Hoadley, Johnathan Quandt, Priscilla May, Beverly Hesseltine, Kimberly Dumaw, Kelci Quinn, William Vandyke, Madeline Green, Jillian Musso, Noelle Nordin, Joshua Miller, Rebecca Bernal, Thomas McCaffrey, Steven Shaw, Tamara Emery, Traci Mosley and Vicki Mikhailenko. From Ione and Metaline Falls: Ciara Rogers, Elisa King, Jennifer Goodnight, Lexy Ellsworth, Martina Scott, and Sierra Chantry. From Cusick and Usk: Michael Charko, Alicia Busby, Joseph Chantry, Canon Keogh, Christopher Balcom, Colton Hansen, Eric Rothrock, Jennifer Fountain, Megan Evers, Mildred Baxter and Rylee Brown and Tanner Shanholtzer. From Blanchard and Oldtown: Cynthia Smith, Linda Snider Melissa Ledoux and Shelby Bishop.

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youth crews to work on trails and campgrounds, culvert replacements and other projects that improve water quality coming off the Colville National Forest. For more information on the approved projects or the Colville RAC, contact Franklin Pemberton, Colville Resource Advisory Committee Coordinator at 509684-7177 or by email at fpemberton@fs.fed. us. Additional information on the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act can be found at: www. fs.usda.gov/pts/.

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OLYMPIA – Even with this wet, rainy spring, wildfire season officially began Saturday, April 15, as specified by state law. “All this snow and rain may delay our fire season, but our forests always face the threat of wildfire,” said Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz. “We’re going to do everything we can to be ready for fire season, and I encourage all our neighbors to do the same.” Property owners can reduce fire risk to their homes and lands by keeping dead vegetation off roofs and away from buildings. The Firewise program explains how to use these techniques and offers incentives to communities who follow Firewise principles. Prediction for this summer’s weather is available from the National Weather Service. While mountain basins currently have an above average snowpack, the risk of wildfires can change rapidly during spring’s warmer, dryer weather. Among other things, that means people working in the woods or clearing land need to have fire prevention equipment on hand. Last year, more than 16,400 acres of DNR-protected lands were con-

sumed by 807 wildfires. Out of 807 wildfires, 90 percent were humancaused. Washington’s “summer fire rules” are in effect April 15 through Oct. 15. These rules apply to the 13 million acres of private and state forestlands protected from wildfire by DNR. These regulations affect loggers, firewood cutters, land clearers, road builders, heavy equipment operators, off-road motorcyclists, and others. During fire season, people using motorized equipment in the woods must have approved spark arresters and follow fire safety precautions. In addition, those working in the woods must have fire prevention and extinguishing equipment in good working order at the job site and workers trained in proper use. The rules are intended to prevent forest fires and to extinguish small fires before they spread to the forested lands. Those same rules restrict cigarette smoking in forested areas on roads, gravels pits, or other clearings. They also prohibit lighting fireworks on forestland. See fire, 7A

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his motorcycle go by. “There they go,” he said. The deputy stopped the vehicles. Orton was driving the car. He gave written permission to search the vehicle and the deputy found brass knuckles, meth and prescription drugs. He arrested Orton.

Decaney was riding the motorcycle and was arrested. The meth and prescription drugs were found in a backpack in the vehicle Orton was driving. The meth, including the baggie and zip lock bag, weighed more than 17 grams, according to the statement of probable cause.

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cial Officer of the YWCA. They discussed the President’s budget proposal, and to work to fix our broken health care system to provide quality and affordable health care to everyone in Eastern Washington and across the country. McMorris Rodgers then hosted local leaders and advocates for a Transportation and Infrastructure Meeting and Listening Session. President Trump has made infrastructure a priority, and the Congresswoman is committed to ensuring we modernize our infrastructure so it can continue serving our communities for generations to come. In the afternoon, McMorris Rodgers presented the Gonzaga Men’s Basketball Team with a Congressional Record honoring their great season and achievements in making it to the National Championship Game. Then the Congresswoman joined NAACP President Phil Tyler and other local leaders for another Peaceful Communities Roundtable. This third roundtable continued the conversation about how to move from poverty to opportunity, from racism to gracism, and from divisiveness to security, so neighbors, friends, and communities are strengthened and unified. In the evening, McMorris Rodgers held a meet and greet with the Chase Youth Commission Award Winners to honor their accomplish-

ments and thank the commission for recognizing outstanding youth in our community. Friday, April 17, McMorris Rodgers spent the day in Spokane meeting with and hearing from local community leaders. She began the day attending the Greater Spokane Incorporated “Let Freedom Ring Breakfast” at Northern Quest Resort and Casino to honor military men and women from our community who serve and protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. Later in the morning, the Congresswoman hosted another Coffee with Cathy event to meet with people who wanted to voice their thoughts and concerns on a variety of issues. This is part of her continued effort to connect directly with folks in Eastern Washington, in a format to hear their thoughts, concerns, and questions in a productive fashion, according to staff. McMorris Rodgers finished her morning by meeting with the Better Health Together Board to discuss their work on transformative Medicaid programs in Washington state. The Congresswoman is focused on how to create a 21st Century health care system that will provide quality and affordable health care to all Americans. McMorris Rodgers took the weekend off, celebrating Easter, then started again Monday. She began the day at Spokane International Airport where she greeted World War II, Korean and Vietnam War veterans as they embarked on a trip

to the nation’s capital as part of the Inland Northwest Honor Flight. Then, McMorris Rodgers hosted a meeting with local agriculture bankers to discuss issues facing farming communities and financing for local farmers in Eastern Washington. Later in the morning, she hosted another Coffee with Cathy event. Guests who have reached out to request a meeting with the Congresswoman were invited to sit down, in a productive and conversational environment, to discuss the big issues facing Eastern Washington and our country. In the afternoon, the Congresswoman made her way down to Colfax to host a Farm Bill Listening Session. The Farm Bill is the most important legislation impacting our agriculture communities. As Congress prepares to move forward with the Farm Bill in the next year, it’s important to hear directly from people in Eastern Washington about the issues facing them, their farms, and their families. McMorris Rogers is set to be at Mt. Spokane High School Wednesday morning, April 19, at 8:15 a.m. She will go to Colville for an ambulance roundtable at 10 a.m., and will meet with the CEO of Mt. Carmel Hospital in Stevens County in the afternoon. At 2:30 p.m. McMorris Rodgers will host a Forest Roundtable at the Tri County Economic Development office in Colville. Thursday she is scheduled to meet with Arc of Spokane at 10:15 a.m.

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Clay tile class at Priest River PRIEST RIVER - Join clay artist Ana Funderburk for a fun polymer clay tile class at the Priest River Library Thursday, April 20. Ana will have various patterns available and tiles will be completed by the end of the class. There will be two sessions Thursday.

Kids can attend My Art At the Library from 3 to 4:30 p.m. From 5 to 6:30 p.m. there will be a Live & Learn class for adults and young adults. There is a $5 materials charge for the adult class. Seating is limited. Call the Priest River Library at 208 448-2207.

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Pink is the new black for spring musical Gillian Monte, actress and lead costumer, pulls pink clothing off the racks at Pend Oreille Playhouse for potential use in Legally Blonde, The Musical, running June 16 – 18 and June 23 – 25, 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $6 for students and $12 for adults. Go to www.pendoreilleplayers.org for more information.

Pend Oreille River at its highest flow NEWPORT – Flow rates for the Pend Oreille River are at the highest levels for April since 1997, according to a press release from the Pend Oreille Public Utility District. Average flows from March to April 15 of this year were 56,893 cfs (cubic feet per second). Comparatively, flows during the same period of 2016 and 2015 were 38,072 cfs and 30,254 cfs, respectively. High inflows into Lake Pend Oreille are expected to increase the lake elevation between 1.5 to 4 feet above the target elevation for the end of April. “Considering the amount of snow and rain we’ve received over the winter and spring, it’s not surprising that the river is abnormally high,” said Mark Cleveland,

PUD’s Power Production Manager. “It’s important to note that the increased flows are from the lowland snow melt and rains. The mountain snowmelt normally doesn’t begin until the end of May.” While river elevations are high between Ruby and Albeni Falls, it is quite low near Ione. The inconsistency in river levels is due to a natural restriction caused by the topography of the reservoir at river mile 58, which is Middle Creek near Ruby. Mark Cauchy, the PUD’s Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs, explained it by saying, “It’s not like pulling the plug in a bathtub and having the water run smoothly down the drain. The natural restriction at Ruby acts more like pinching

a hose that allows water to build up south of Ruby and results in less water to the north during these higher flows.” By mid-April, snow water equivalents for the Pend Oreille River drainage, which includes the Upper and Lower Clark Fork Basins and the Flathead Basin, were 99, 108 and 111 percent of median respectively. Over saturated hillsides have resulted in mud/ landslides in many areas throughout the Northwest, including some along the banks of the Pend Oreille River. “The slides along the river are weather-related,” Cleveland said. “Box Canyon is in flood control mode and is operating in accordance with its license and agreements with local diking districts.”

Distinguished Young Women program this Saturday in Priest River PRIEST RIVER – Six young ladies will be vying for the title of Priest River’s Distinguished Young Woman 2017-2018 Saturday, April 22. The scholarship program begins at 7 p.m. in the Priest River Junior High auditorium. Tickets are $10. Contestants this year are Hannah Brengle, Tiffany Bowers, Kaylee Taylor, Emilee Clark, Lily Hernandez and Hailey Hatfield. There will be a table set up so the public can send well wishes and flowers back to their favorite contestant.

The girls will be judged on talent, scholastics, physical fitness, self-expression and interview. Two other scholarships will be given for the Be Your Best Self essay and Spirit of Distinguished Young Women. The winner of the first essay will be chosen by the Priest River Food Bank and the second will be decided among the girls in the event. At last year’s DYW event, more than $6,000 in scholarship monies was awarded.

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Stay connected during wildfire season · DNR’s Fire Twitter: www.twitter. com/waDNR_fire · DNR Fire Update: www.dnr.wa.gov/ Publications/rp_fire_currentfireinfodailyupdates.pdf · Incident Information System (InciWeb): www.inciweb.nwcg.gov/

Industrial restrictions available by phone and Internet Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) may change daily and classify varying levels of potential fire hazard in different parts of the state. People who

work in the woods must observe the IFPL. More information is available from the following sources: · DNR’s website at www.dnr.wa.gov/ifpl. Click to review regional precaution levels, a map of current shutdown zones, and a copy of DNR’s Industrial Fire Precaution Level Bulletin. · DNR’s toll-free business line at 1-800527-3305 plays a message identifying daily industrial fire precaution levels, which are listed by geographical region. The hearing impaired can phone Telephone Device for the Deaf at 1-800-833-6388. · Email DNR at RPD@dnr.wa.gov. Ask questions or request a copy of DNR’s Industrial Fire Precaution Level Bulletin or additional information on safe outdoor burning of forest debris and safe recreational campfire tips.

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Deadline for payment of the 2017 first half property taxes for Pend Oreille County is Monday, May 1, 2017 Reminder: First half property taxes are due and need to be postmarked by Monday, May 1, 2017. Payments can be made: On-line: at www.officialpayments.com By telephone: 1-800-272-9829 Online or telephone: Use jurisdiction code 5677 By mail: PO Box 5080, Newport, WA 99156-5080 In person: County Courthouse, 625 W. 4th Newport 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

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Common asthma triggers If you have asthma, an asthma attack can happen when you are exposed to “asthma triggers.” Your triggers can be very different from those of someone else with asthma. Know your triggers and learn how to avoid them. Watch out for an attack when you can’t avoid the triggers. Some of the most common triggers are: Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke is unhealthy for everyone, especially people with asthma. If you have asthma and you smoke, quit smoking. “Secondhand smoke” is smoke created by a smoker and breathed in by a second person. Secondhand smoke can trigger an asthma attack. If you have asthma, people should never smoke near you, in your home, in your car, or wherever you may spend a lot

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Pets Furry pets can trigger an asthma attack. If you think a furry pet may be causing attacks, you may want to find the pet another home. If you can’t or don’t want to find a new home for the pet, keep it out of the person with asthma’s bedroom. Bathe pets every week and keep them outside as much as you can. People with asthma are not allergic to their pet’s fur, so trimming the pet’s fur will not help your asthma. If you have a furry pet, vacuum often. If your floors have a hard surface, such as wood or tile, damp mop them every week.

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ner County Prosecutor. The investigation is ongoing, and other leads that have been developed are still currently being investigated. Residents in the area are asked to remain vigilant, and anyone with information in reference to this case is asked to contact either Bonner County Dispatch at 208265- 5525 or to report anonymous tips to 208255-COPS (2677).

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

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most of her life. She left her home to escape a toxic environment. Due to the sensitive nature of her story, she asked not to be identified. Her father was physically abusive, and her mother was mentally abusive and suffered addiction problems. When she was 12 she began occasionally living at other people’s houses. At 16, she lived away from her parents for a majority of the time. Her unstable living situation took a toll on her schoolwork and she averaged Cs and Ds in high school. “I was a never a good student just because in addition to not having a [stable] place to live, I had a hard time keeping up with the school work,” she said. “Better attendance would have helped, but it’s hard when you don’t have transportation and you don’t have a reliable way to get up in the morning. Some days it’s just easier to find a place to stay at night rather than go to school.”

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Other students share these challenges across the state. According to a 2016 report by the Washington State Department of Commerce, there were nearly 13,000 homeless unaccompanied youth in Washington. Data collected by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) revealed that 3,412 K-12 students were unaccompanied during the 2015-2016 school year. Homeless students are defined by the federal McKinney-Vento Act as those who lack a stable nighttime residence. Under this law, students are guaranteed the right to remain in a school district, even if they move outside of the district boundary. Districts must provide transportation for homeless students and enroll students in school even if they don’t have the necessary paperwork or a regular address to call home. According to Gail LaVassar, executive director of the Readiness to Learn Foundation at South Whidbey High School, students experiencing homelessness face challenges that make it difficult to focus on school and to graduate. She works with 101 students recognized as homeless in her school district, among whom are 26 unaccompanied students, those with no parent or guardian present in their living situation. The district has 1,321 total students enrolled. “There’s just not the stability of knowing that where you came home to today is where you’ll come home to tomorrow, and that stress and that worry is profound,” said LaVassar. “When you’re strugMillions of Smart meters may

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gling to meet each day’s needs, it’s harder to think long-term or big-picture,” said Mary Michell, South Whidbey School District’s homeless liaison. As the liaison, she identifies which students fall under the McKinney-Vento definition of homelessness and then connects the students experiencing homelessness with resources. Transportation can be a large issue for students who live on their own, especially in a rural area like Whidbey Island. The bus system on Whidbey Island, Island Transit, is free, but only travels to certain areas during the weekdays. LaVassar says it’s difficult for students to hold a job without a reliable way to get to work. Community resources that provide food cannot be reached without transportation, leaving many students hungry.

The challenges of consenting as a minor Being a minor – under 18 – without a parent or guardian can be limiting to a youth. Currently a person must be 18 or older to consent to releasing personal information to the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), which tracks information about people experiencing homelessness. Legislation proposed this 2017 session by Rep. Vandana Slatter, D-Bellevue – HB 1630 – would give unaccompanied minors the ability to consent to have their personal information collected for the HMIS. An amendment passed by the Senate committee on Mental Health & Housing requires youth to provide personally identifying information to service providers who receive public funding before receiving services. Kim Justice, the executive director of the Washington State Department of Commerce Office of Homeless Youth, says that all counts of people experiencing homelessness are undercounts. The Washington State Department of Commerce oversees the state’s HMIS database. According to Justice, this measure would capture a more accurate number of unaccompanied youths and inform which services and resources are needed. “They [unaccompanied youth] often feel invisible as they are not being reflected in the data,” she said. “Data drives policy making.” Slatter was inspired to sponsor HB 1630 because of the number of homeless students in her community. During her term as a Bellevue city council member in 2016, she learned there were approximately 252 homeless students enrolled in Bellevue School District. She explained that the measure would help the unaccompanied youth be visible. Understanding the number of homeless students living on their own is the first step in addressing the issue. HB 1630 passed the House Mar. 3, with 96 representatives in support, one opposed, and one excused. The Senate Committee on Human Services, Mental Health & Housing passed HB 1630 on Mar. 28. The bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee for a sec-

ond reading and to await full Senate consideration. Accessing health care can also be a problem for unaccompanied youth. Voted into law last year, the state’s Homeless Student Stability Act (HSSA) added a section to an existing law regarding minors and medical services. This permits homeless liaisons, school counselors, and school nurses to authorize health care services when a legal guardian is unavailable. Prior to the HSSA, youth under 18 couldn’t receive medical treatment without the consent of a legal guardian. With HSSA, school districts with more than 10 unaccompanied youth must provide building liaisons in middle schools, junior schools, and high schools to identify unaccompanied youths and refer them to the homeless liaison. The HSSA also provides two grants. Housing grant money was administered by the Washington State Department of Commerce, and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) supplied another grant to districts to identify and provide services to students experiencing homelessness. South Whidbey School District received $15,000 in OSPI grant money this year, which was used to hire a Youth Support Specialist to work directly with unaccompanied youth in the district. In general, youth under 18 cannot sign themselves into a homeless shelter or sign a rental agreement, which leaves them with few housing options. Lori Cavender, founder of Ryan’s House for Youth, says she’s heard about homeless unaccompanied youth on Whidbey Island sleeping in portable bathrooms, in chicken coops, in sheds, and in the vents at Burger King. There is currently no shelter on Whidbey Island for homeless unaccompanied youth under 18. Ryan’s House is a nonprofit on Whidbey Island that strives to help youth experiencing homelessness reach their full potential academically, physically, and mentally. Its campus provides youth and young adults ages 18-24 with emergency short-term housing. Minors cannot live in the shelter without a parent’s consent, but may participate in the Ryan’s House Host Family Program, which has placed 39 homeless unaccompanied students between the ages of 12 and 24 with host families in each student’s school district over the past five years. There are three school districts on Whidbey Island: South Whidbey School District, Coupeville School District, and Oak Harbor Public Schools. The host families must provide students with their own room, while Ryan’s House helps supply clothing, toiletries, cell phones and cell phone minutes, and transportation to doctor appointments. “The whole purpose is for them to have a stable setting so they can focus on school,” said Cavender. “When you’re worried about where you’re going to lay your head at night or what you’re going to eat for your next meal, or if you’re going to eat for your next meal, then you can’t really focus on that

homework assignment or that big test or your SAT or anything like that.” Mary Michell said that some of the unaccompanied youth she works with normally couch-surf – sleep on their friends’ couches.

The stigmas of unaccompanied youth The recent South Whidbey unaccompanied graduate didn’t tell many of her teachers or friends about her living situation because of the perceptions that are associated with being homeless. “If you admit that you’re homeless, it feels like you’re admitting you don’t have anybody to care for you and you’re unlovable,” she said. LaVassar believes there is a stigma that unaccompanied youth live on their own because they did something wrong at home or have committed a crime. Often the youth leave to escape a threatening or harmful situation. Of the 26 unaccompanied students in South Whidbey School District, seven earned that designation because their parents are homeless and didn’t have enough resources or space for the student; 10 left home because a parent had an addiction problem or mental illness; one became homeless because the parent passed away; four qualified because their parents left or went to jail; one left because the parent has a serious illness and cannot care for the youth and two left domestic violence situations. Only one unaccompanied student was a runaway. The recent South Whidbey homeless graduate was bullied in high school, so she eventually enrolled in the Running Start program where she attended Skagit Valley College and completed half of her Associate of Arts degree upon graduating from high school. Running Start allows high school students to take college classes and receive credits. Today she has her own home and is completing a college degree in psychology through Washington State University’s on-line program. Her grades have improved; last quarter she earned a 4.0 grade point average while working full time. “What kept me going was my love for others,” she said. “I’ve noticed that people who have been through so much are those that have the kindest hearts. The people who have had their hearts broken in a million different ways are the ones that will do anything to prevent the pain of somebody else.” She dreams of getting her doctorate degree and becoming a caseworker to advocate for homeless youth, which means providing a support system and resources to help the youth succeed. “I want to be able to make a difference and change the lives of youth who don’t think they are lovable,” she said. (This story is part of a series of news reports from the Washington State Legislature provided through a reporting internship sponsored by the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation. Reach reporter Grace Swanson at grace.swanson47@ gmail.com)

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b r i e f ly Priest River’s Hoefer gets check at Yakima bull riding YAKIMA – Thor Hoefer, II won $420 at the Professional Bull Riders Yakima Classic event on the PBR’s Velocity Tour series. Hoefer, a Priest River resident, scored 85 points in the first go round, finishing seventh in a tough round won by Cody Campbell with a 91-point ride. Hoefer, 21, was bucked off his second bull and finished seventh in the event. “I took a shot on the second bull,” Hoefer said, saying he cut his chin. “I probably should have got stitches, but I put a little glue on it.” Hoefer has been going hard this year. He has ridden in PBR events from Mississippi to Canada. Hoefer has also been competing in some open events. A couple weeks ago he won $3,500 at a bull riding in Layton, Calif. Hoefer is on track to compete in a $100,000 bull riding in Quebec and at a $1 million bull riding in Edmonton in the fall.

Lady Griz shut out twice NEWPORT – The Newport softball team lost to both Colville and Chewelah this past week, not scoring a run in either game. Newport traveled to Colville Tuesday, April 11, losing 15-0 in five innings. Colville scored eight runs in the first inning, followed by two runs in the second inning and five in the fifth. Newport’s Crystal Miller hit a single. Newport traveled to Chewelah Friday, April 14, losing 12-0. Chewelah scored seven runs in the first inning and five in the second. The game ended after five innings. Chloe Walker hit a single for Newport. Newport has a busy week coming up. They host Freeman Thursday, April 20, at 4:30 p.m., and then travel to Freeman the next day to take on the Scotties at 4:30 p.m. Newport then travels to Lakeside Tuesday, April 25, for a 4:30 p.m. game.

Cusick at Priest River this Saturday PRIEST RIVER – The Cusick High School track and field team will compete at Priest River Lamanna High School Saturday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Cusick didn’t compete last week. They had a meet at Springdale Tuesday after the newspaper deadline. We’ll have results in next week’s paper.

Selkirk track at Spokane April 18 Spokane – The Selkirk High School track and field team competed at Valley Christian High School in Spokane Tuesday, April 18 after deadline. Results from that meet will be in next week’s newspaper.

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Lady Spartans drop two to Timberlake By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River softball team On Deck: Vs. Bonners Ferry: Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m. Vs. Timberlake: Tuesday, April 25, 4 p.m.

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Jesse Reyes closed out the first game for Newport, striking out five of seven batters.

Newport baseball sweeps Colville By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies baseball team got their first wins of the year Saturday, April 15, in front of a hometown crowd when they swept a doubleheader with Colville, winning 4-3 and 7-0. “It was a good day for Newport,” says Grizzly coach Gary Reese. The first game was close. The Grizzlies scored two runs in each of the first and second innings. In the top of the fifth inning Colville scored three runs, but Newport defense kept them from getting the lead.

‘It was a good day for Newport.’ Garry Reese Newport coach

Hunter Peterson pitched for Newport, only allowing two hits and striking out seven in the four innings he pitched. With the new pitch count limit, Reese pulled Peterson, substituting freshman Joel Miller. Miller struggled and was relieved by Jesse Reyes with runners on second and third with two out in the fifth inning. “He struck out five of the seven batters he faced,” Reese said of Reyes’ pitching in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings. Jacob Kirkwood got three hits, including an RBI and a double. Reyes also hit a double. Tug Smith got a pair of hits. Newport only had one error and got eight hits, including hits from Peterson, Owen Leslie and Jacob Weber.

Newport dominated the second game, winning 7-0. “We hit the ball really well,” Reese said. “And we On Deck: played good deVs. Deer Park: fense.” Friday, April 21, 4:30 Kirkwood pitched p.m. the second game, At Deer Park: throwing only 69 Saturday, April 22, pitches in striking noon out seven batters and walking one. He gave up four hits. Kirkwood also batted well, getting three hits, including a double. Reyes also got two hits. Others getting hits included Leslie, Peterson, Weber and Joel Miller. Earlier in the week, Chewelah beat Newport 9-1 at Chewelah Tuesday, April 11. “We played well for five and a half innings, just could not get timely hits,” Reese said. The teams both scored in the first inning, but that was it for Newport scoring. Chewelah went on to score two runs in the fifth inning and had a big six run sixth inning. Reyes went two for three at bat, with an RBI double for the Grizzlies. Kirkwood went two for four at bat. Hunter Peterson pitched five and a third innings for Newport, giving up three runs. Newport and Chewelah both had eight hits in the game. Newport had five errors, while Chewelah had three. Newport played Freeman Tuesday, April 18, after the newspaper deadline. They will play Deer Park at home Friday, April 21, at 4:30 p.m. The next day they will travel to Deer Park for another Northeast A League doubleheader starting at noon. Newport has a league record of 2-2.

Newport’s Arrund wins first in boys’ javelin By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

CHENEY – The Newport High School track and field team traveled to Cheney High School Saturday, On Deck: At Medical Lake: April 15 for the Wednesday, April 19, Van Kuren Invi3:30 p.m. tational. Dalton Arrund took first p-lace in boys’ javelin, throwing a distance of 169 feet and 10 inches. “The day was sunny, but with a very cold wind that

dropped temperatures down considerably,” says track and field coach Lindsay Hicks Frazer. “A few athletes dropped out with injuries, but some of the athletes still managed to pull off some personal records.” The following are personal records for Newport High School track and field athletes. Dyllin Hoisington ran 14.71 in the boys’ 100 meters, a personal record, although he finished 94th of 96 runSee javelin, 3B

Selkirk baseball wins, loses By Don Gronning Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers baseball team played a pair of doubleheaders last week. They swept Republic 11-1 and 24-2 Monday, April 11 at

“We hit the ball well.” Jeremy Link Selkirk coach

Republic and lost 10-0 and 1-0 to Odessa-Harrington in last week’s action. “We hit the ball well,” Selkirk coach

Jeremy Link said of the first Republic game. Peter McAnerin pitched the first three innings. “He threw strikes,” Link said, striking out five. Bradley On Deck: Sargent Vs. Northport: Wednesday, relieved April 19, 2 p.m. him in At Almira/Coulee-Hartthe third line: Saturday, April 22, noon and Ryan Vs. Cusick: Tuesday, April 25, Zim2 p.m. merman relieved Sargent in the fifth. Selkirk scored five in the second inning, adding three more in the fourth See selkirk, 3B

played Timberlake in a doubleheader Saturday. “The first game was quite a heart breaker,” Spartan coach Rob DeMent said. “I was proud of the way we started the

game. We started a little sluggish in earlier games, and we talked a lot about coming out ready to compete.” Priest River scored three runs in the first inning. Through the first three innings, Rachel Akre had given up one or two hits. Then in the fourth, Morgan DeMent hit a grand slam and Priest River was sitting on a seven-run lead. “We talked before the game about how good See softball, 3B

Spartan golf takes second, third at Timberlake By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

TIMBERLAKE – Priest River Lamanna High School golf team went on to take second place in the boys’ division at their first Intermountain league match Thursday, April 13, with a team score of 421. Kellogg took first place with a score of 331; Bonners Feery came in third with 451, and Timberlake came in fourth with 510.

In the girls’ division the Lady Spartans came in third with a total score of 553. Kellogg reigned in first place with a score of On Deck: Vs. Bonners Ferry: Thursday, April 20, 10 a.m.

418. Timberlake took second at 477. There was no score for Bonners Ferry. The top five boys were all from Kellogg. For Priest River, Kody Salesky See GOLF, 3B

s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Wednesday, April 19 Selkirk Softball vs. Northport: 2 p.m. – Selkirk High School Selkirk Baseball vs. Northport: 2 p.m. – Selkirk High School Priest River Golf vs. Timberlake: 3 p.m. – Timberlake Newport Track vs. Medical Lake: 3:30 p.m. – Medical Lake High School Newport Baseball vs. Riverside: 4:30 p.m. – Riverside High School

Thursday, April 20 Newport Golf vs. Colville: 10 a.m. – Dominion Meadows Golf Course Priest River Golf vs. Bonners Ferry: 10 a.m. – Priest River Newport Tennis vs. Lakeside: 3:30 p.m. – Newport High School Newport Boys Soccer vs. Lakeside: 4 p.m. – Newport High School Priest River Track vs. Intermountain League: 4 p.m. – Priest River Lamanna High School Newport Softball vs. Freeman: 4:30 p.m. – Newport High School

Friday, April 21 Priest River Softball vs. Sandpoint: 3 p.m. – Priest River Lammana High School Newport Girls Tennis vs. Colville: 3:30 p.m. – Colville High School Newport Baseball vs. Deer Park: 4:30 p.m. – Newport High School Newport Softball vs. Freeman: 4:30 p.m. – Freeman High School Newport Boys Soccer vs. Riverside: 7 p.m. – Newport High School

Saturday, April 22 Selkirk, Cusick, Newport Track at Priest River Invite: 10 a.m. – Priest River Lamanna High School Priest River Baseball vs. Bonners Ferry: 11 a.m.

– Priest River Lamanna High School Selkirk Softball vs. Almira/Coulee-Hartline: Noon – Hartline Selkirk Baseball vs. Almira/Coulee-Hartline: Noon – Hartline Newport Baseball vs. Deer Park: Noon – Deer Park High School Priest River Baseball vs. Bonners Ferry: 1 p.m. – Priest River Lamanna High School

Monday, April 24 Newport Golf vs. Deer Park: 10 a.m. – Deer Park Golf Course Priest River Golf vs. Bonners Ferry: 2 p.m. – Bonners Ferry Priest River Softball vs. Riverside: 3 p.m. – Riverside High School Newport Boys Soccer vs. Lewis and Clark: 4 p.m. – Lewis and Clark High School, Spokane

Tuesday, April 25 Selkirk Softball vs. Cusick: 2 p.m. – Selkirk High School Selkirk Baseball vs. Cusick: 2 p.m. – Selkirk High School Selkirk Track at Republic: 3:30 p.m. – Republic High School Newport Tennis vs. Chewelah: 3:30 p.m. – Newport High School Newport Boys Soccer vs. Riverside: 4 p.m. – Riverside High School Priest River Baseball vs. Timberlake: 4 p.m. – Priest River Lamanna High School Newport Baseball vs. Riverside: 4:30 p.m. – Newport High School Newport Softball vs. Lakeside: 4:30 p.m. – Lakeside High School

Wednesday, April 26 Newport Track vs. Colville and Riverside: 3:30 p.m. – Newport High School

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relays and finish third in the 110-meter hurdles and fourth in the 300-meKELLOGG – Priest River ter hurdles. Lamanna High School The girls were led by track and field laced up freshman Cassidy Prudek, their cleats and stretched who scored 10 points. She those throwing arms last finished fifth in both the week to participate in the long jump and the 300 meter hurdles and finOn Deck: ished seventh in the 100 Double Dual: Thursday, April 20, 4 p.m. meter hurdles with a new personal best. On Wednesday, April Booster Invite at Kellogg 12, the Spartans headed High School Saturday, to the Double Dual at KelApril 15, and the double logg, competing against dual on Wednesday, April Kellogg and Timberlake. 12, also at Kellogg. Overall, Priest River boys According to Priest Riv- scored 53 against Timer Lamanna High School berlake’s 93, and 85 to coach Jared Hughes, Kellogg’s 61. The Lady there were 12 teams total Spartans had a total score competing at the Booster of 41 to Timberlake’s 101, Invite. and 59 to Kellogg’s 56. “The weather was The girls’ win was the much colder than last first in the Intermountain Wednesday in Kellogg, League in three years. but the kids still had some “As you can see both great performances,” teams split for the day, says Hughes. “The boys’ beating Kellogg and lossecond place finish was ing to Timberlake,” says great, considering we left Hughes. three of our top six scorThe top scorer on the ers at home, and the girls’ girls’ side was Junior eighth place finish was Enara Seiler. She scored also okay, considering we 38 points out of a posleft our top two scorers at sible 40 for the day as she home.” won the 100-meter, high Top on the list was the jump, started the winning return of Tommy Anselgirls’ 4x200 meter relay mo from a leg injury sufand got second place in fered during the first meet the 100-meter hurdles. in Lapwaii. In his first For the boys’ team race of the year Anselmo freshman Teagun Holyran the 400-meter in cross led the way with 52.54 seconds. This is the second place finishes in best time in the league by the 110-meter hurdles, over a second, a personal 300-meter hurdles and best by over a second and the 4x100 meter relay. the third best time of the He also started the winyear in the 3A classificaning 4x200 meter relay tion, says Hughes. for a total of 31 team The Spartans’ top points. The other top point earner on the boys’ performance was Corbin side was junior Konner Maltba, winning the pole Durham, who scored 30 vault for the fourth meet out of a possible 40 points. in a row. He was on the winning See TRACK, 3B 4x400 meter and medley By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

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Cyndi Lewis volleys in a home match with Deer Park Friday, April 14. The match was rained out and will be rescheduled.

Newport boys get first tennis win

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport boys’ tennis team got their first win of the season against Freeman Thursday, April 13. The three boys doubles team won, giving Newport a 3-2 win. Rylan Hastings and Dylan Warner won in three sets and Cody Warner and Johnny Goodman won in two sets at Freeman. “The number one doubles On Deck: for boys was a battle,” NewVs. Lakeside: Thursday, Feb. port coach Jocelyn Pearson 20, 3:30 p.m. said. Vs. Chewelah: Tuesday, April Dawsen Crawford and 24, 3:30 p.m. Chase Graham won by forfeit when Freeman didn’t field a third doubles team. The No. 1 and 2 singles players, Cameron Whittle and Devon Whittle, lost in two sets each. For the girls, Cyndi Lewis suffered her first defeat of

the season when she lost in two sets. Lewis was 4-0 up until then. She wasn’t alone, as the girls didn’t win a game against Freeman. Earlier in the week, the team had their first home match, taking on Medical Lake. Lewis won in two sets, 6-3, 7-5 in No. 1 girls singles. Laurel Behrend and Cierra Amenda won their No. 3 doubles match 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, their first varsity win. Devon Whittle won a set at No. two singles but couldn’t get the win, losing 0-6,6-4, 2-6. Friday, April 14, Deer Park came over for a match. They waited out one rainstorm and started the match before being rained out. The match will be rescheduled. Monday, April 17, the girls got in a match at Colville, losing 5-0. Lydia Jurgens won a set at No. 2 girls’ doubles, but was the only Grizzly to do that Monday. Newport will host Lakeside Thursday, April 20, and Chewelah Tuesday, April 25. Both matches start at 3:30 p.m.

Tough week on diamond for Spartans By Don Gronning Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans struggled last week, being swept by Kettle Falls and Timberlake in doubleheaders Tuesday, April 11 and Saturday, April 15. Kettle Falls got out to a four run first inning lead Tuesday on the way to a 13-2 win in the first game. They added five more in the third inning and four in the fourth while holding the Spartans to two. Priest River’s seven errors hurt.

‘We need to play better mentally, reducing our errors.’ Mark Schultz

Priest River coach

“What we need is to play some games, this was our second game of the season, and we are still making too many errors,” Spartan coach Mark Schultz said. Anthony Storro had pitching duties. He pitched three innings, with four strikeouts and seven walks. “The combination of walks and er-

rors led to most of their runs,” Schultz said. Gavin Rodger and Jantzen Lucas lead the team offensively. Jantzen had two RBIs to keep the Spartans from being shut out. Spartan defense was better in the second game, Schutlz said. “We played three good innings,” Schultz said. Kody Koprienko pitched for the Sparts until his calf started to cramp in the fourth inning, which affected his performance, Schultz said. He had five strikeouts and two walks in the 16-2 loss. Kettle Falls On Deck: scored three Vs. Bonners Ferry: Saturday, April 22, 1 p.m. runs in the first inning. Priest River’s Hunter Hartwig blasted a two run homer in the bottom of the inning. Kettle Falls scored three in the third inning before a big 10-run fourth inning. “The fourth was a combination of walks and hits that led to the loss,” Schultz said. Saturday the Spartans traveled to Spirit Lake for a doubleheader with Timberlake. “We really played a solid three innings,” Schultz said of the first game, See diamond, 3B

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

Jordon Puntillo (18) and Josh Cunningham (13) control the ball in last Tuesday’s soccer game against Deer Park. The Grizzlies won 6-0.

Newport seizes two wins and a tie By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Grizzlies cut a swath through the competition for boys’ high school soccer last week, winning both games at Ellersick Field Tuesday, April 11 and Thursday, April 13. Newport went on to tie 0-0 with Clarkston at a home game Saturday, April 15. On Thursday, Newport faced Medical

Lady Panthers split two doubleheaders

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick softball team split two doubleheaders last week. The Panthers hosted Northport Tuesday, April 11, losing the first game 12-11,

On Deck: At Selkirk: Tuesday, April 25, 2 p.m.

and winning the second game 18-17. They then hosted Almira/Coulee-Hartline Saturday, April 15, and See split, 3B

Lake and won, 3-2. Martin Roca scored two goals in the Grizzlies victory over the Cardinals, with Joao Monteiro also adding a goal and an assist for the On Deck: Grizzlies. Vs. Lakeside: Thursday, Medical Lake April 20, 4 p.m. earned the first goal with a penalty kick at three See two wins, 3B

Cusick baseball beats Northport CUSICK – The Cusick Panther baseball team played two close games with Northport Tuesday, April 11 at Northport, winning 7-4 and 6-5. “We haven’t had any home games at all,” Cusick coach Randall Herzon said.

The Cusick field hasn’t been playable and games scheduled for Cusick have had to be played at different locations. Northport was up 2-0 when Cusick See cusick, 3B

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TRACK: Great performances

diamond: Tough week

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“We had many others with great performances,” says Hughes of his Priest River athletes. Coming up, Priest River will host two home meets on Thursday, April 20, at 4 p.m. with a four team double dual. This meet will finish out Intermountain League season. Both the girls and boys have a shot at finishing second in the

league behind Timberlake, according to Hughes. On Saturday, April 22 Priest River will host the 21st Annual Priest River Invitational at 10 a.m. There are currently 15 teams signed up to compete, which will be the largest number of participating schools in the history of the meet. More volunteers

are needed for Saturday’s meet. Five to six other volunteers are asked to help from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will be fed lunch. Those interested in helping can contact Hughes at JaredHughes@sd83.org or Priest River Lamanna High School Athletic Director Matt George at MattGeorge@sd83.org.

SELKIRK: Pair of doubleheaders From Page 1B

and fifth innings. They scored 11 runs on 10 hits. Calvin Petrich hit a triple. Zimmerman, Sargent and Luke Couch all hit doubles. In the second game Selkirk went up 10-0 in the first inning and kept adding to it enroute to a 24-2 win. Selkirk batters connected. Jay Link went three for four, including two doubles. Brayden Taylor, Ben Avey and Chase Miller all were three for four, with

each hitting a double as well. Ty Taylor and Miller also hit doubles. McAnerin went two for four with a double and a triple. Saturday against Oddessa-Harrington it was tougher, with Selkirk losing both games. “They had good pitching,” Link said of the first game. “We only had two hits.” Zimmerman and Sargent both got a hit in the 10-0 loss. Link said OH capitalized on four Selkirk errors.

The second game was closer, a 1-0 Selkirk loss. The game’s only score came in the fifth inning. Link got the only Selkirk hit. McAnerin pitched the whole game. Selkirk will host Northport Wednesday, April 19, at 2 p.m. They will travel to Hartline Saturday, April 22 for a doubleheader with Almira/Coulee-Hartline. Those games will start at noon. They will be back home Tuesday, April 25, for a game with Cusick at 2 p.m.

with strong pitching and good defense. Priest River scored first in the opening inning. Timberlake answered in the bottom of the second. Priest River couldn’t get another run, while Timberlake added three in the third and seven in the fourth to win 11-1. Storro had a good performance in his three innings on the mound, Schultz said, with three strikeouts and four walks. Spartan batters struggled, with only one hit by Hartwig. “We need to start putting the ball in play as a team and cut down on our strikeouts,” Schultz said. Mental errors cost the Spartans in the second game, Schultz said, a 15-1 loss.

“We need to play better mentally, reducing our errors,” Schultz said. “It seems that when something goes wrong, it keeps getting worse.” Timberlake scored a half dozen runs in the second inning, before putting it away with a big eight run fourth inning. Hartwig pitched, Schultz said. He walked four and struck out two in three innings. Schultz said the Spartans batted better. Arran Jeter had a pair of hits and Cameron Reeves hit a double. Priest River played Kellogg Tuesday after deadline. They will play Bonners Ferry at home Saturday, April 22. That game will start at 1 p.m.

JAVelin: A few personal records From Page 1B

ners. In the girls’ 100 meters, Chloe Clark ran 14.72 and Claudia Fernandez ran 14.99, respectively. Hoisington ran the boys’ 200 meter with a time of 30.99 Claudia Fernandez had a time of 31.99 for the girls’ 200 meter.

In the boys’ 400 meter Ayden Walden had a time of 1:00.05. Chris Rivard clocked in at 5:24.81 for the boys’ 1600 meter, followed by Johnny Frantz at 5:47.07 and Hamilton Hicks-Frazer at 6:00.46. In the boys’ 110 hurdles Joel McDermeit finished with a time of 18.56 and Chris Rivard had 20.06.

Victoria Helton threw over 20-feet in shot put and 66 feet, 5 inches in girls’ discus. In the girls’ long jump Tiara Hamberg threw 13 feet 6 inches and Melaina Lenzi threw 12 feet, 2 inches. Newport track and field will travel to Medical Lake Wednesday, April 19 for a meet at 3:30 p.m.

softball: Three runs

two wins: And a tie

Cusick: Sweeps up

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Timberlake is, and we knew they’d hit the ball. We talked about not letting them get their momentum going and limit our mistakes,” coach DeMent said. But Priest River committed three errors in the fourth and another in the fifth. Timberlake scored five runs in the fourth, three in the fifth and two in the sixth. “We weren’t able to respond to their rally. That said, I’m really proud of the way we played,” DeMent said. In the second game, Priest River pitcher Tawny Nichols struggled in the first. Timberlake scored 10 in the first inning on eight hits. “She needed more time to warm up between games, and that’s partly my fault,” DeMent said. Once she settled in, she threw well. Shelby Starr and Glory Cheevers for Timberlake really beat up on Priest River once they got warmed up too. “We struggled a bit getting the timely hit, other than Morgan’s homerun,” coach DeMent said. Priest River scored two in the third, and lost the game 15-2. Jesi Huntley and Nichols hit the ball well. DeMent led with two homeruns and six RBIs. “All in all, I’m proud of the effort. We did a lot of good things. Mental mistakes ultimately hurt us, and it’s disappointing, but we’ll go back to work and go after Kellogg on Tuesday,” coach DeMent said. The Spartans were scheduled to travel to Kellogg Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Bonners Ferry Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m., and then host Timberlake Tuesday, April 25, at 4 p.m.

minutes in the first half of the game. Newport’s Roca swept in a follow up goal at the 18-minute mark with an assist from Monteiro. Monteiro went on to score a goal at the 38-minute mark with an assist from Kai Thomas. In the second half, the Cardinals swooped in with another goal at 62 minutes, but Roca countered 69 minutes into the game, securing the win for the Grizzlies. Newport’s goalie Adam Moorhead had 11 saves, while Medical Lake had 12. “Ryan Damp had an outstanding game for the Grizzlies,” says Newport soccer coach Mark Zorica. “Kai Thomas provided the speed up top to create the pressure against the Cardinals. Joao Monteiro had a break out game in the mid-field with great passes and assists. Martin Roca placed a great shot from a free kick in the back of the net to give the grizzlies the lead and eventually the victory.” Last Tuesday, Newport started their run with a 6-0 victory over Deer Park. Newport came out strong with six shots on goal in the first few minutes. In the 10th minute Martin Roca found the back of the net from 24 yards out. Roca scored three goals, completing a hat trick in the first half of the game with assistance from Kade Zorica, Josh Cunningham, and Jesse Young. Johnny Quandt scored a goal at the 38-minute mark with an assist from Cunningham, and again in the second half of the game at 49 minutes with an assist from

GOLF: Second and third From Page 1B

followed close with a score of 97 and Dillion Yeoman at 105. Top five girls were from Kellogg and Timberlake. Maddy Rusho from Priest River was the closest to them with a score of 129. “We played well after just coming off a long break,” says Priest River Lamanna golf coach Dan Buttrey. “The boys played like seasoned veterans with Kody (Salesky) leading the pack. The girls are still a little nervous playing in a competition. Overall, I’m very proud of all of them.” Priest River will play an away match against Bonners Ferry High School Thursday, April 20 at 10 a.m.

Thomas. Thomas clinched the final goal of the game at 54 minutes with an assist from Zorica. Moorhead had eight saves and Deer Park had 12. “Overall it was nice to play in good weather for a change,” says Zorica. “We are getting better everyday. Our team chemistry is growing by the day.” Zorica praises the playing of Jesse Young in the Grizzlies’ defense, taking charge of the back line. Josh Cunningham was aggressive in the midfield area locking down Deer Park opponents. Newport hosted Clarkston last Saturday, battling to a 0-0 draw in a non-league game. Adam Moorhead stopped seven shots for the Grizzlies, while the Bantams goalie had 12. “We played them tough and had opportunities to put the ball in the back of the net; we just could not find the back of the net,” says Zorica. Kai Thomas had a huge presence in the attacking third for most of the game. Jace Hoadley was a lock down defensive presence in the back and Sam Thomas gave the Grizzlies quality minutes in the midfield. Zorica’s overall projection for the game was that his team had great composure, quality possession and good team chemistry. Newport played Rogers High School Monday, April 17. Those results will be available in next week’s newspaper. Newport will host Lakeside Thursday, April 20 at 4 p.m. This will also be Seniors Night.

came to the bottom of the third inning, and tied it up. Cusick added three more runs in the fourth inning and two more in the fifth inning. Northport scored a pair their last time at bat. Freshman Ethan Hardie pitched the first five innings. Roddy Pierre relieved him in the sixth inning. Harding hit the game’s only double. The second game was tight, with Northport

‘We haven’t had any home games at all.’ Randall Herzon Cusick coach

scoring first, three runs in the third inning. Cusick scored one in the bottom of the inning. Northport scored two more in the fifth but Cusick answered with three in the fifth and got the win by forcing a walk in the seventh inning. It was a different story On Deck: against Almira/Coulee-HarAt Selkirk: Tuesday, tline Saturday, when Cusick April 25, 2 p.m. was swept 15-0, 10-3 by undefeated ACH. In the first game ACH jumped out to an 11-0 lead by the second inning, scoring five in the first inning and a half dozen the next inning. Cusick got two hits and had one error in the game, which was called by the fourth inning because of the mercy rule. Colton Hansen started pitching for Cusick but was relieved by Peirre in the second inning. Cusick did a lot better in the second game. The teams were tied through four innings before Cusick took a 2-1 lead in the top of the fifth. ACH came back in the bottom of the inning to get the lead back with a four run effort. Cusick scored again in the fifth inning and ACH answered it out with four runs in the bottom of the fifth. Cusick scored in the seventh inning. Tanner Shanholtzer hit a double. “We were the first team to force ACH to play seven innings,” Herzon said. All other opponents have had games cut short buy the mercy rule. Herzon said Hardie pitched a food game the first five innings. “He handcuffed them,” Herzon said. By the fifth inning he was getting tired, so Herzon substituted Tanner Shanholtzer, who had his first off day of the season on the mound. Cusick played Curlew Tuesday after the newspaper deadline. We’ll have results next week. They will travel to Selkirk for a game Tuesday, April 25 at 2 p.m.

split: ACH jumped out to an early 4-1 lead in the first inning From Page 2B

again split the day. The Panthers lost the first game 10-7, and won the second game 9-8. ACH jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the first game, and added two more runs in the

second inning. They added three in the fourth and one in the fifth, while holding Cusick scoreless in the second through fourth innings. The Panthers crossed home plate in the fifth inning, and then added five runs in the seventh. But it wasn’t enough to

overcome that first inning. Talieya Tonasket and Amy Reijonen each hit doubles for Cusick. Cusick did pull off the win in the second game. They trailed 2-1 at the end of the first inning, and 7-5 at the end of the second inning.

ACH scored another run in the third. Both teams were scoreless in the fourth through sixth innings, but Cusick tied it up in the seventh with three runs, sending the game into extra innings. Cusick managed one more run in the bottom of the

eighth for the win. Both teams had 10 hits. Jacki Sage hit a double for the Panthers. The Panthers hosted Curlew Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They travel to Selkirk Tuesday, April 25 to play at 2 p.m.

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b r i e f ly Public invited to Child Abuse Awareness Walk NEWPORT – The Child Abuse Awareness Walk is Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newport City Park. Family Crisis Network hosts the event. This year’s theme is “Build up a Child Today, So That They Can Build a Future for Tomorrow.” T-shirt proceeds will go towards a $500 scholarship fund for high school seniors who have overcome adversity. A Lego competition will be held after the walk that is open to youth and adults. For more information contact Lea Porter at Family Crisis Network 509-447-2274.

Come to the Cutter for magic show METALINE FALLS Magician and illusionist, Isaiah Daniels, performs on The Cutter stage Friday, April 28, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 by reservation and $15 at the door. Selkirk “student-standby” is available (if seats are open, Selkirk students may attend free). A spaghetti dinner, at 6 p.m., is available for $10, and reservations for the dinner are required. For more information on upcoming events or to make reservations, call The Cutter Theatre at 509-446-4108. The Cutter is located at 302 Park Street in Metaline Falls.

Hospitality House open to all ages NEWPORT - The Hospitality House is planning its annual meeting Monday, April 24 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to participate in a discussion for the future of the Hospitality House. There are three board positions that need to be filled. All ages are invited to attend. Monday, May 15, is the next casino trip. Those interested in going should sign up by Thursday, May 11. Fee is $11. The bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. from the old Eagles parking lot. At least 15 people need to sign on, but the bus will hold 30. The Hospitality House is located at 216 S. Washington Ave. in Newport and is available to rent. Call 447-3812 to make reservations.

Priest River Pickers May 6 PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Chamber of Commerce will host its May Day Priest River Pickers sale Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Priest River. Participants can rent a 19-feet booth space for $15 and sell their items in this community yard sale. Proceeds form the booth sales go to raise funds for this year’s fireworks show. The sellers keep monies made from selling items, though donations to the fireworks fund are welcome. For more information, call 208-448-2721.

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North Idaho Veterans Stand Down COEUR D’ALENE – The North Idaho Veterans Stand Down is Saturday, May 13, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. The event is a day of appreciation for veterans and their families that provide services to homeless and disadvantaged veterans in Coeur d’Alene and the surrounding communities. The Stand Down is sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul, The American Legion Post 143, The United Way of Kootenai County and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Meditation retreat set for April 28-30

Courtesy photo|CREATE

Heidi Muller and Bob Webb. Muller wrote the song “Good Road,” which is sung on Dan Maher’s Inland Folk show on KPBX.

‘Good Road’ songwriter at Create April 28 NEWPORT – Heidi Muller and Bob Webb will bring a mix of original songs and traditional tunes when they appear in concert Friday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at the Create Arts Center 900 W 4th, Newport. Muller and Webb cross the musical boundaries between original songs and traditional tunes. Featuring dulcimers, guitars, mandolin, electric cello and Muller’s crystalline vocals, they have released four duo recordings: ‘Up Hurricane Creek,’ ‘Dulcimer Moon,’ ‘Light the Winter’s Dark’, and ‘Seeing Things.’ They tour widely to concert halls, festivals and venues such as Kentucky Music Week, Ohio Valley Gathering, Tumbleweed Music Festival, The National Oregon Trails Center, Berkeley Dulcimer Gathering, the National Music Museum and the NPR live perfor-

mance radio show, Mountain Stage Muller and Webb started performing and touring together in 2003. They were included in the West Virginia Artists Roster and worked as artists-in-residence teaching guitar, dulcimer and songwriting in schools and community settings. They also recorded oral histories for events and organizations. Her song ‘Good Road’ is known locally on Inland Folk with Dan Maher on KPBX Sunday afternoons. She has instructed several local residents in dulcimer workshops. They will be in concert at CREATE for a return appearance. Advanced Tickets are $12 and $15 at the door. Seniors are $10 and children 12 and under are free. Call Create 509-447-9277 for information or order online at www. createarts.org

NEWPORT – Sravasti Abbey, the Buddhist monastery near Newport, hosts a weekend meditation retreat, Developing Compassion in Challenging Times, April 28 to 30. Sravasti Abbey nuns Venerable Thubten Chonyi and Venerable Thubten Samten will lead this residential retreat, which includes teachings, meditation instruction and practice, and keeping noble silence. The retreat teaches Buddhist methods that deliberately cultivate compassion in order to maintain peace of mind and help others, even when times are difficult. Beginners are welcome. His Holiness the Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibet and the best known of Tibetan Buddhist monastics, teaches that compassion provides the basis of human survival. “Compassion and love are not a luxury,” the Dali Lama said. “As the source of both inner and external peace, they are fundamental to the survival of our species.” Sravasti Abbey follows his view to fulfill its slogan, “creating peace in a chaotic world.” The retreat begins Friday evening at 3 pm and ends after lunch on Sunday. Meals are all vegetarian, and accommodations are in shared rooms. All programs at Sravasti Abbey are offered on a donation basis, and a $100 offering is requested to reserve a place. Preregistration is required. Information is in the Event Schedule scetion of Sravasti.org. Sravasti Abbey is a Buddhist monastery in the Tibetan tradition, founded by author and teacher Venerable Thubten Chodron. Ordained nuns and monks as well as lay people live there, devoting their lives to studying and practicing Buddhist teachings and sharing them with others. Detailed guidelines for visiting Sravasti Abbey can be found under the Visiting section of Sravasti.org. Write or phone Sravasti Abbey for more information and to reserve a place: 509-447-5549 or office.sravasti@ gmail.com.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, April 19 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St.,Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-447-0775 Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Thursday, April 20 UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Blanchard Book Talk: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

Friday, April 21 Books Out Back: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Priest River Library Davis Lake Grange: Noon - Davis Lake Grange Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, Call Jan 208-946-6131 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Saturday, April 22 Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Live Music: 6 p.m. - Hospitalty House, Newport

Sunday, April 23 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, April 24 Hospitality House Potluck: Noon - Hospitality House in Newport Blanchard Grange Potluck: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, April 25 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library Writers Group: 2 p.m. Create Arts Center Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Spirit Lake Visions, Inc.: 7 p.m. - 5525 New Hampshire St., Spirit Lake

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

Wednesday, April 26 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior

Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for sites

Where to Worship

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

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

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

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

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

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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AMERICAN LUTHERAN

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REAL LIFE NEWPORT

CHURCH E.L.C.A. BAPTIST CHURCH 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA 332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 301 W. Spruce St, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday 10:30AM Wednesday 7:00PM Worship Service 10 a.m. Nursery Care Available Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen (509) 447-4338 447-4121 (864) 378-7056 newportucc@conceptcable.com Bible preaching, God www.newportucc.org honoring music

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Tech wizards, family bingo at Cusick

here were a couple events at Cusick recently. Tech Wizards was put on April 11 by the Pend Oreille County WSU Extension office. The goal of Tech Wizards is to introduce students to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math opportunities. The program is also looking for older students and adults to mentor younger students.

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Dixie Chichester, right, of the Extension office works with Sampson Fisher, Leo Twardowski, Samantha Tellesen and Kandice Denny during the Tech Wizards event at lunchtime April 11.

Alex Laughery from the Pend Oreille County WSU Extension office shows student some drones. Aaron Hoisington, Parker Lawrence and Taylor Ickes check out the drones.

Brian Benham plays bingo with his daughter Zoey.

Clifford the Big Red Dog poses with Meagan and Aaron Hoisington during the book fair.

Jazzy Carrasco, Jayneat Morgan, Megan Hoisington and Emma Thompson explore a digital microscope.

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Proud to Support our Local Youth Chichester from the Extension office is pictured here with foreign exchange student Louis Zhang from China. Zhang wants to be a tutor.

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obituari es Cecil V. Fouch Oldtown

Cecil Vernon Fouch stepped from this life into the presence of his Saviour and Lord on April 4, 2017. Born in November 1935, he was 81. Cecil will be sorely Fouch missed by his family, his Blanchard Community Church family, and his Stoneridge Resort family, as well as his many, many friends, and acquaintances. Cecil retired from the City of Tacoma in 1995, where he was employed as a supervisor in the road department. Upon retirement Cecil and his wife Lucy, who preceded him in death in 2001, moved to the Newport area in 1996. In 2002, Cecil met and married Brenda Lewis. In 2005 Cecil and Brenda moved to Oldtown and shortly thereafter went to work part time as a maintenance man for Stoneridge Resort in Blanchard, Idaho. Cecil had a love for Southern Gospel Music and enjoyed playing his guitar with a music group, which met at the Laclede Community Church in Laclede as well as one in Deer Park and Newport. God had blessed Cecil with a beautiful singing voice, which he used to honor God by singing at various churches in Washington and Idaho. Cecil was preceded in death by Lucy Fouch, his parents Albert and Iona Fouch, grandson Randall Hagedorn, and stepgreat-grandson Shane Lewis. He leaves wife Brenda Lewis Fouch at the family home; brother Carl (Judy) Fouch, sister Carol (Joe) Rhynes, as well as brother Paul (Millicent) Fouch; his children, Sandi (John) Hagedorn, Bill (Regina) Fouch, John Fouch, Don Fouch, Darlene Aquino, Linda Jensen, Francine Kingtalik and Connie Moorhead, as well as his stepchildren, Keith Lewis (Jan), Kurtis Strickland, Kraig Lewis (Tiffany), and Kent Lewis. Cecil also had many grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of Cecil’s going home will be held Saturday, April 22, at Blanchard Community Church, in Blanchard, Idaho, at 11 a.m. with a

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potluck to follow. Anyone who knew and loved Cecil is invited to join in the celebration. 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.

Betty Lou (Doty) Verbrugge Newport

Betty Lou (Doty) Verbrugge, a longtime Pend Oreille public servant and community member, passed away in Spokane April 10, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Verbrugge She was born Jan. 15, 1927, the only child of Myron and Bernice (Soppeland) Doty, in Dakota City, Iowa, where she baptized in the Methodist Episcopal Church and went to school, graduating from Humboldt High School in 1944. She worked as a stenographer and kept up that ability through the years. She married Durand Verbrugge who was in the U.S. Air Force in Indiana on Oct. 25, 1945. They farmed in Iowa where their son, Gary, was born in 1951. In 1961, they moved to Newport where Durand’s uncles had property in Scotia. This land would eventually become the Verbrugge Environmental Center in partnership with Whitworth University in 2007. The Verbrugges moved to an assisted living facility on Coeur d’Alene in 2006. After Durand died, Betty moved to Long Term Care in Newport. Betty worked for 40 years in the Pend Oreille County Treasurer’s office from 1964-1998, serving as County Treasurer 1973-1998. She was a member of the Washington Association of County Treasurers 1973-1998 (president 1977-1978), and a member of the Washington Association of County Officials, 19731998 (president, 19821983). She was listed in Who’s Who of three organizations: American Women, In the World and Worldwide Registry. Betty graduated from Fort Wright College, Spokane, in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. See obituaries, 9B

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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 10 AUTOMOBILE THEFT: W. 6th Ave.

road Ave., report of two teens playing on crane.

at corner of complainant’s property for 30 minutes.

EXTRA PATROL: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report of neighbor playing loud music and running around outside yelling, with flashlight.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: W. 6th Ave.

ARREST: Hwy. 20, Corey E. McArthur, 20, Spokane Valley, was arrested for driving under the influence, use of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. NOISE COMPLAINT: W. 6th Ave.

Wednesday, April 12 ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Russell R. Boles, was arrested on a nationwide warrant. CHILD ABUSE: E. 5th Ave. LAW ALARM: Hwy. 2, report of burglar alarm going off. ABANDONED VEHICLE: Cooks Lake Rd., Usk, report of abandoned vehicle in the middle of the roadway.

ARREST: Hwy. 31, Mark Blaine Fry, 55, Newport, was arrested on an out of county warrant. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 211, report of subject fighting with his dead father.

Friday, April 14 SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 7th St., report of suspicious male subject near high school again. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 31, report of motor home broke down in northbound lane. PHONE OFFENSE: W. 5th St., report juvenile received a lewd voicemail. ARREST: S. Garden Ave. Gregory A Gillmore, 25, Valley, arrested on two local warrants and a felony warrant. ANIMAL CRUELTY: Kent Creek Lane, report of subject abusing dog at residence.

THEFT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of complainant would like to speak to a deputy regarding money being stolen from his bank account.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Spruce and Warren, report of dogs left out in the weather. ASSAULT: N. Newport Ave., report of an assault last year.

MISSING PERSON: Panhead Hill Rd., report that complainant has not been able to contact son for six months.

ERRATIC DRIVER: LeClerc Rd. N., Newport

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Turk Rd., Newport, report of a tree blocking the roadway.

AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2 and Hayford Rd., report of assist AHPD to locate stolen vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 1st St., Newport, report of finding needles.

ARREST: N. Hayford Rd, Airway Heights, report of warrant arrest.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Leclerc Rd. S., complainant reports seeing two men walking into hut across the street.

LAW ALARM: Ambush Grove Rd. DRUGS: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of older male that took pictures of juvenile female after she threw some garbage on the ground. AUTOMOBILE THEFT: W. 6th Ave.

Tuesday, April 11 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 6th Ave. ASSAULT: Leclerc Rd. N., Newport DRUGS: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of needle found by mailboxes. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Cusick Meadow Rd., report of someone on property who should not be parking in driveway. DRUGS: Ione, report of complainant that found a syringe. ASSAULT: Chrisann Lane, complainant states he cut another person protecting himself. CHILD ABUSE: W. Kelly Drive, complainant videotaping female, possibly abusing a child. ARREST: Chrisann Lane, Steve Allen Bagwell, 50, Newport, was arrested for assault in the second degree. ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. 7th St., report of golden retriever running around, ongoing issue. MISSING PERSON: Community Hall Rd., Cusick TRAFFIC OFFENSE: S. Washington and Railroad Ave., Newport, report of two dirt bikes riding on railroad tracks. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report of van with female driving and baby standing on her lap. VEHICLE FIRE: Blackwell St. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Terran T. McLain, 22, Spokane, was arrested on a DOC detainer. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Rail-

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Monumental Way, Cusick ACCIDENT: Scotia Rd., Newport, report of a non-injury accident. ARREST: Douglas Anthony Emerson, 53, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence. ARREST: Jason Ryan Staples, 42, of Spokane was arrested on a warrant. ARREST: Dmitry Ivashchenko, 40, was held on a Department of Corrections detainer.

Thursday, April 13 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report of juvenile that possibly has a firearm. WANTED PERSON: LeClerc Rd. N., arrested one on a warrant. INTOXICATION: W. 7th St., report of male drinking from a brown paper bag. FOUND PROPERTY: Park St., report of found wallet. THEFT: Valley View and Coyote, report of stop sign taken. TRESPASSING: Lime Lake Rd., report of several subjects trespassing on property. MISSING PERSON: McAvoy Rd., report of toddler last seen 15 minutes ago. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Ashenfelter Bay Rd., report of sighting of a juvenile mountain lion/cougar.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 2, report of male subject walking on the side of the highway dressed in all black. WANTED PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of warrant arrest. ANIMAL NOISE: Quail Ave., Newport, report of dog barking in area.

Saturday, April 15 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 4th St., report of vehicle circling block. WEAPON OFFENSE: Vista Drive, report that subject shot firearm above complainant’s head. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Camden Rd., report of one brown horse out on roadway. ARREST: Hwy. 2 and Allen Rd., Curtis H. Kendle, 34, Newport, was arrested on a local warrant. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 211, report of a black ford SUV swerving all over roadway and tailgating. ANIMAL BITE: Vista Drive, report of deputy bit by dog. ARREST: E. 5th St., Jeremiah Zachariah Saenz, 40, Cusick, and Danny Romero, 31, Newport, both arrested on DOC warrants. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Timber St., report of two people at neighbor’s house.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Sacheen St., report that male exposed himself. TRESPASSING: Veit Rd., report of male trespassing on neighbor’s property. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of silver Sedan driving at high rate of speed. ARREST: Rusho Lane, Lori Ann Rusho, 31, Newport, was arrested for failure to appear in court. TIMBER FIRE: Sandwich Creek Rd., report of tree on fire close to building. FIRE ALARM: Hwy. 20, report of smoke alarm. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Lehigh Hill Rd., report of female that jumped into bushes, acting paranoid. ARREST: Spring Valley Rd., Newport, Timothy G. Stoddard, 42, Newport, was arrested for driving under the influence. FISH AND GAME: Boat Launch Rd., report of one male and one female fishing off the dock at the boat launch. BURGLARY: Royal Lane, report of cabin back door kicked in. ARREST: Gray Rd., Clinton E. Trickel, 29, Newport, was arrested for domestic violence assault in the 4th degree. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: E. 5th St., report of vehicle blacked out behind business. West Bonner County

Monday, April 10 No reportable incidents

Tuesday, April 11 ANIMAL PROBLEM: 4th St., Priest River MALICIOUS INJURY: Estates Loop, Priest River WEAPON OFFENSE: Larch St., Priest River CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, a 41-yearold resident of Newport, was cited and released for possession of paraphernalia, open container of alcohol and no insurance. ARREST: Poirier Rd., Blanchard, Thomas Marquardt, 24, Blanchard, was arrested for two outstanding warrants.

Wednesday, April 12 RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Oldtown SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ CIRCUMSTANCES: Rena Rd., Oldtown HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS: Black Cap Lane, Coolin

Thursday, April 13 No reportable incidents

Friday, April 14

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Joyner Drive W., report of male with dementia saying someone broke into his house and took family.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 211 and Davis Lake

SEX OFFENSE: Newport

LAW ALARM: Terrace Ave., report of burglar alarm.

BUSINESS/RESIDENTIAL ALARM: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

ERRATIC DRIVER: Chrisann Lane and Hwy. 2, report of black BMW lane travel.

Sunday, April 16

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 2, report of younger male trying to flag down motorists. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2 and Northshore Diamond Lake Rd., report of vehicle that has been sitting

Sunday, April 16

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Camden Rd., report of horse in roadway.

STALKING: Cork Rd., Priest River

Saturday, April 15

STAB/GUNSHOT: Campbell Homestead Rd., Priest River

pu blic m e eti ngs Wednesday, April 19 Pend Oreille Economic Development Council Location: 8:30 a.m. - Various Locations Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board Location: 10 a.m. District Office

p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station West Bonner County School Board Location: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River Ione Town Council Location: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

Thursday, April 20

Pend Oreille County Park Board Location: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

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

Fire District No. 4 Commissioners Location: 6

South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue Location: 7 p.m.

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Tuesday, April 25 Bonner County Commissioners Location: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners Location: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse

Newport School Board Location: 5 p.m. - District Office Pend Oreille County Republican Central Committee Location: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Pend Oreille Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop Location: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Pend Oreille County Republican Party Location: 7-8:30 p.m. - American Legion, Cusick

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Continued from 7B Newport WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner on April 12, 19 and 26, 2017.(11-3) _______________________ 2 0 1 7 11 3 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE No. 17-4-00007-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: MELINDA T. CARTER, Deceased. The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator 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 Administrator or the Administrator’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 Administrator 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 the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 19, 2017 Administrator: EVIN L. OLSON Attorney for Administrator: H. DOUGLAS SPRUANCE III, Of Counsel FELTMAN, GEBHARDT, GREER & ZEIMANTZ, P.S. Address for the Administrator: Evin L. Olson, c/o H. Douglas Spruance III, 421 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 1400, Spokane, WA 99201 Address for Mailing or Service: H. Douglas Spruance III, Of Counsel Feltman, Gebhardt, Greer & Zeimantz, P.S. 421 W. Riverside Ave, 1400 Paulsen Center Spokane, WA 99201 Published in The Newport Miner April 19, 26, May 3 and 10, 2017(12-4) __________________________

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2 0 1 7 11 4 PUBLIC NOTICE N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on March 30, 2017, receive a complete Conditional Use Permit Application from Seattle City Light and did on April 11, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Native Salmonid Conservation Facility. Location: Within Sect. 22, T33N, R44E WM, Address: 469 Hatchery Road, Usk, WA 99180, Parcel#: 443322220001. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 S. Scott Ave. Newport, WA 99156. For information or to submit comments contact: Andy Huddleston, Assistant Planner (509) 447-6462 or ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 4th 2017. Required Permits: Conditional Use

Permit, Commercial Building Permit, Residential Building Permit, Clearing and Grading Permit (Pend Oreille County) and other applicable state and federal agency permits as needed/required, Labor & Industries Electrical Permit (Labor and Industries). Dated: April 17, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner April 19 and 26, 2017.(12-2) ___________________________

2 0 1 7 11 5 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE S eattle C ity L ight D etermination of N on - S ignificance ( D N S ) M ill P ond D am R emoval

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Seattle City Light has adopted FERC’s Environmental Assessment prepared for the removal of the Mill Pond Dam.

Description of Proposal: Seattle City Light proposes to remove Mill Pond Dam by demolishing the concrete dam and log crib dam and promoting sediment outflow and facilitate sediment transport to the downstream reaches of Sullivan Creek. The work also entails two ancillary bank Continued on 9B

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OBITUARIES: From Page 6B

She was actively involved in the Pend Oreille Historical Society, helping write the Scotia chapter in the History of Pend Oreille County. She served as an EMT; belonged to Noble, Pomona and Washington State Granges; and was a 54-year member of Soroptimist Club serving as local co-president 1968-1969, a District Director and Regional Treasurer. She had a beautiful soprano singing voice and sang in the choir at Newport United Church of Christ where she was a long-time member. She played both the piano and organ (self-taught). Her love of nature came to fruit with the establishment of a trust to protect the Verbrugge land, and transfer to Whitworth University as a teaching, learning conservation center. The partnership provides a great legacy for generations to come. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband in 2006. She is survived by her son, Gary, in Scotia. A memorial service will be held at Newport United Church of Christ, Tuesday, April 25, at 1 p.m. with reception following. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Terry Boone Priest River

Terry Boone was born June 11, 1954, in Spokane. He grew up with three sisters and three brothers. Together they were quite a team, Boone a force to be reckoned with. He met the love of his life, Mary Spilker, just after high school. They married in 1975, began a family, and moved to Priest River. Terry was an avid out-

doorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Mary was by his side and later his children joined him in his passion of the great outdoors. He fought a brief but courageous battle with cancer and passed away April 12, 2017. He was 62. He is survived by his wife, Mary Boone, two children Christian Boone (Melinda), Jesse Boone (Kerstie), and four grandchildren, all of Priest River. Though the six other siblings remain Donny, Susie, Robby, Carol, Jim and Lori, his impact on their lives will be forever felt. Though the Earth will miss the touch of your hand, your support and love will not be forgotten. Terry requested that there would be no service and to have a toast to his life at your convenience. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermanknapp.com.

Thomas “Tom” Chester Langworthy Diamond Lake

Thomas “Tom” Chester Langworthy passed away April 14, 2017. He was 75. Tom was born Jan. 29, 1942, in Buffalo, N.Y., and was raised Langworthy there by his parents James and Mary Langworthy. After high school he joined the U.S. Navy, surviving two years, and then joined the Coast Guard during the Vietnam Era. After leaving the Coast Guard he became certified as a pipe fitter specializing in fire suppressant sprinkler systems. He retired in 2005, moving to Diamond Lake from Las Vegas. He was a member of the Road

Sprinkler Fitters Union Local 669 during his working years. He was a member of the American Lutheran Church in Newport. Tom was ever volunteering for many activities inside and out of the Church including being a volunteer firefighter in Colorado and helping with handicapped children in California. He enjoyed working with his hands, all woodworking, remodeling their home, and building birdhouses with elementary children. He met Kathy in 1997 and it was love at first sight, they married in 1998 and would have celebrated 19 years on April 26. He loved blues music and he and Kathy danced every Friday night to the blues when they lived in Las Vegas. Tom never knew a stranger – everyone was his friend and he was always the first to volunteer when needed. He was devoted for many years caring for his wife with health problems. She was the love of his life. Tom was truly a man of God. He will be missed by all. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, his daughters Tracy (and David) Gauardo and Bobbi Langworthy, granddaughters Alisha Langworthy and Rachel Gauardo, grandsons Jeffery Langworthy and Tyler Knutz, and great-grandson Christopher Moore. He is also survived by his sister Margie (and Pete) Schuster, four step-daughters: Joan, Janis, Rebecca and Jennifer, and one stepson Chris. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his younger brother Jimmy. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 22, at 1 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 guestbook at www.

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Joyce Elaine (Naccarato) Long Priest River

Joyce Elaine Long of Priest River, Idaho, went home to be with her Lord on April 12, 2017. She was 89. She went peacefully at her home. Joyce was born in Priest River, on March 26, 1928, to Long George and Ruby Naccarato. After graduating from Priest River High School, Joyce moved to Spokane, where she worked at a furniture store as a sales clerk. Joyce later met her husband, Lester Long. They would marry and move to Avery, Idaho. Lester was a logger and road grader; Joyce owned and operated a grocery store in Avery, until the store burned down. Joyce then went on to be employed by the Avery School District where she was the school secretary for more than 30 years. Joyce was a beloved fixture in the little logging community of Avery; she loved her log home and family coming to Avery to visit. But upon her retirement from the Avery school, Joyce and Les sold their log home and moved to Priest River, where Joyce enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Joyce was very active in the church and helping with the election boards and community. If anyone ever needed anything – a ride, a babysitter, a place to stay, all they had to do was call “Aunt” Joyce and she was there. Joyce was a loving wife, sister, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend. Those who were blessed enough to meet Joyce were truly in the presence of an “Angel” here on earth. She not only touched their lives, she touched their souls. To know her was to love her. She is preceded in death

by her loving husband, Lester Long, her parents George and Ruby Naccarato, her sisters Geraldine and Jeanette and brother Douglas (Dougie); as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and God-son/ nephew Michael Charles Naccarato Jr., and great niece Kerry Baines. She is survived by her brothers Angel, Michael and George Naccarato, and sister Glenna Wylie-Nelson all of Priest River, Idaho; also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Catholic service will be held April 20, at 11 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Priest River at 206 Summit Blvd. 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.

Preparing for talent show BLANCHARD – Out of the Woods Family Theater is starting workshops in preparation of the annual variety show, “You’ve Got Talent Kid,” which will take place May 21. Workshops will be from 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, April 17 and May 8 and 15 and Wednesday, May 17 at the Blanchard Community Center at 685 Rusho Lane in Blanchard. The variety show, for ages 12 to young adult, is the only fundraiser for the Blanchard Free Summer Arts Camp. Dress rehearsal is Friday, May 19, from 4-6:30 p.m.

Asthma: From Page 8A

Mold Breathing in mold can trigger an asthma attack. Get rid of mold in your home to help control your attacks. Humidity, the amount of moisture in the air, can make mold grow. An air conditioner or dehumidifier will help you keep the humidity level low. Get a small tool called a hygrometer to check humidity levels and keep them as low as you can—no higher than 50%. Humidity levels change over the course of a day, so check the humidity levels more than once a day. Fix water leaks, which let mold grow behind walls and under floors. Smoke From Burning Wood or Grass Smoke from burning wood or other plants is made up of a mix of harmful gases and small particles. Breathing in too much of this smoke can cause an asthma attack. If you can, avoid burning wood in your home. If a wildfire is causing poor air quality in your area pay attention to air quality forecasts on radio, television, and the Internet and check your newspaper to plan your activities for when air pollution levels will be low. Other Triggers Infections linked to influenza (flu), colds, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can trigger an asthma attack. Sinus infections, allergies, breathing in some chemicals, and acid reflux can also trigger attacks. Physical exercise; some medicines; bad weather, such as thunderstorms or high humidity; breathing in cold, dry air; and some foods, food additives, and fragrances can also trigger an asthma attack. Strong emotions can lead to very fast breathing, called hyperventilation, that can also cause an asthma attack.

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Continued from 8B stabilization projects. Proponent: Seattle City Light Location of proposal, including street address, if any: The project is located on Sullivan Creek near the town of Metaline Falls, Pend Oreille County, Washington. Primary project activities will occur at the Mill Pond dam in the area of the Mill Pond Campground. The project also entails bank stabilization projects at RM 5.2 and RM 5.3 and ancillary projects at RM 2.5 and 0.3. Lead Agency: Seattle City Light, the lead agency for this proposal, has determined that the project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, WA and Seattle City Light adopted the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Environmental Assessment, as described in FERC’s Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment dated April 12, 2017. The EA analyzes the potential environmental impacts of the proposal. A copy of the DNS and the Environmental Assessment can be read and/or obtained at no charge from City Light. Contact Margaret Duncan (206) 733-9874 or visit City Light’s Environmental Affairs/Real Estate Division, 32nd Floor, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, WA. The document is also available to be read at The Newport Library, 116 S. Washington Ave., Newport WA Mon and Friday 10am – 5pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10am - 8 pm, Wed 1pm – 5 pm, Sat

10am – 3 pm; at the Newport PUD office at 130 N. Washington Avenue,, Newport, WA, between the hours of 9am – 5 pm; at City of Seattle Central Library Business, Science and Technology Desk, 1000 Fourth Avenue, Seattle; or on the FERC’s Internet website www.ferc.gov using the “e Library” link https://www. elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/ OpenNat.asp?fileID=14548770 or FERC’s elibrary using Advanced Search, docket P-2225. The public is invited to comment on this DNS. The comment period closes on May 3, 2017. Appeals to this determination must be received by the Office of the Hearing Examiner, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 4000, PO Box 94729, Seattle, WA, 98124-4729 no later than 5pm on May 10, 2017 by letter of appeal and an $85 filing fee (check payable to the City of Seattle). The appeal should be based on specific factual objections. Appeals can be filed electronically. Contact the Office of the Hearing Examiner (206) 684-0521 or www.seattle.gov/ examiner for procedures for SEPA appeals, including electronic filing procedures. Credit/debit card payments may be made in person or over the telephone. Published in The Newport Miner April 19, 2017.(12) __________________________ 2 0 1 7 11 6 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY

N O . 1 7 - 4 - 0 0 0 11 - 0 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of MARJORIE LOIS LUNDEN, Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Karen J. Lewis, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group PLLC Denise M. Stewart, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner April 19, 26 and May 3, 2017. (12-3)

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Courtesy photo|Shoshana Cooper

This shows Myrtle Creek Road No. 633 in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest.

Winter leaves roads in tough shape

here are numerous road closures in Pend Oreille and Bonner counties as a result of the long, wet winter. Road crews have their work cut out for them in the coming weeks. Here are pictures of some washouts in the area.

Courtesy photo|Sam Castro

The road disappears into the water at Spring Valley in this photo taken in late March.

Courtesy photo|Sam Castro

This is a view of the rushing water at Mill Creek in Pend Oreille County.

Courtesy photo|DNR

A close up of some of the bucket work required to move the muck at Highway 31.

This photo shows the potential for landslides following this winter. The Department of Natural Resource examined the three-foot wide crack, located near Flowery Trail Road. Flowery Trail is now closed because of the danger of a landslide, although there is a detour.

Courtesy photo|DNR

North Pend Oreille County residents were happy with the opening of Highway 31 last week. Here a DNR crew works with a crane to clear the trees.

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