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It’s official: Train rides in Newport

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport/Priest River Rotary Club bought out the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions interest in the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Excursion Train Rides, finalizing the deal with a $20,000 check. The check was presented Friday, April 21.

“It’s now the Rotary’s,” Rotary president Sam Brooks said. “We have to put up or shut up.”

He said the train rides have the potential to bring new people to Newport.

The two clubs have been talking for months after it became apparent the ride couldn’t continue in the north county. The tracks needed significant upgrades to comply with federal regulations and there was no money to make the upgrades.

The Lions approached the Rotary Club about taking over the rides, said Dick Norton of the Lions.

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Newport/Priest River Rotary Club Treasurer Brad Mingay presents North Pend Oreille Valley Lions club president Kim DiRienz with a $20,000 check for four railroad cars, a database and miscellaneous equipment associated with the train rides. The train rides moved to Newport after the track up north required expensive upgrades that couldn’t be afforded. The Lions Club sold their interest to the Rotary Club.

ATVs, A-Z, biking discussed at Forest Roundtable

Officials contemplate ‘No Wake’ zones

McMorris Rodgers listens to group on forest issues

By Don Gronning

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COLVILLE – U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., held a Forest Roundtable in Colville Wednesday, April 19, giving an invited group a chance to let her know some of their issues with forest management.

Curtis Vaagen of Vaagen Brothers Lumber brought her up to date on the A to Z project. A-Z is an innovative project that called for the company to pay for an independent company to do all the environmental assessment (EA) work without guaranteed returns. The advantage is that they will not have to bid on each phase. The cost of the EA was originally estimated at $1 million but company officials said

court in Seattle June 13.

The Alliance is suing over

DIAMOND LAKE – With plenty of snow and spring run off, residents on local lakes, particularly Diamond Lake and Sacheen Lake, are contemplating No Wake Zones. Some are in favor and some are against.

The final decision rests in the hands of the Pend Oreille County Commissioners, but there is no rush to make a decision, says Commissioner Karen Skoog.

“There have been no official votes on it, though we’ve heard from both sides regarding the issue,” says Skoog. “We’ll most likely wait to make any decision after Friday’s town hall meeting.”

A Town Hall meeting will be held with Pend Oreille County Commissioners at the Boat Launch Restaurant in Diamond Lake Friday, April 28 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend and address the No Wake Zone issue, as well as other concerns.

The definition of a No Wake Zone is defined as a vessel traveling at or below idle speed, or at such speed that the boat or its waves is not ample enough to cause possible injury or damage to other persons, boats, or property.

Specifically as it pertains to local lakes, there has been some concern that the high lake levels will

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U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers listens during a Forest Roundtable discussion she held in Colville Wednesday, April 19. Colville National Forest Supervisor Rodney Smoldon and Pend Oreille County commissioner Steve Kiss look on.

they have spent more $2 million.

Vaagen said the project was going well, although

there was a court challenge from the Alliance for the Wild Rockies that will be heard in federal

B r i e f ly Grizzly Auction this Saturday

NEWPORT – The Grizzly Maws and Paws Booster Club ‘Grrrreat Grizzly Auction,’ is this Saturday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beardmore Bistro Wine Bar and Tap House in Priest River.

Some of the items donated to the auction include 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.

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8 p.m. All proceeds support students of the Newport School District. For more information, email mawsandpawsboosterclub@gmail.com.

Newport High School to get new vice principal NEWPORT – The Newport School District has hired a new high school vice principal and athletic director, after Geoff Pearson announced he would take a teaching position in the district starting in the 2017-2018 school year.

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In March, Pearson applied to fill the vacancy left by former science teacher Saraya Pierce. Pierce accepted a job as Special Programs Coordinator for the Newport School District. Pearson, who has worked in the district for three years, says he would like to return to teaching.

“I have a 2 year old and a 6 year old daughter, and currently my job doesn’t allow me a lot of time to spend with my family,” Pearson says. “A teaching position will allow me to do that.” Pearson was formerly a science teacher for eight years at Pullman High School and two years at Hoquiam High School.

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A “No wake” sign stands at the Diamond Lake boat launch.

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exacerbate flooding in houses built near the shoreline.

However, some residents think that the answer isn’t a No Wake Zone.

“The lake isn’t as high as it was in 2012, the last time we had a No Wake Zone,” says Paul Moore, Vice President of the Diamond Lake Improvement Association. “Lake levels are actually starting to go down. Most of the snow around the lake is gone except for a few patches here and there.”

According to Moore, the levels for Diamond Lake in 2012 were more than 2,343 feet. This year the lake levels are at the 2,342 mark.

Moore was one of several Diamond Lake residents, including Dan Holman, Doug Gorder and LeRoy Leland who wrote to Pend Oreille County Commissioners in the last week of March and the first week of April to voice their opposition to a No Wake Zone. Skoog says she has received phone calls from residents requesting that a No Wake Zone be implemented.

“There’s a couple of us that take lake level readings, including at the Northshore Road culvert, and it’s all volunteer,” says Holman, also a member

‘The final decision is up to our elected officials. We just keep track of things because we live here, we love it here and we want to take care of it.’

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of the Diamond Lake Improvement Association.

“I get a lot of calls about the lake levels, but there’s nothing we can do officially. The final decision is up to our elected officials. We just keep track of things because we live here, we love it here and we want to

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Rotary formed committees to see what was possible.

The two committees met and after a lot of discussion, it was agreed that a new ride could be possible, Norton said.

The Lions Club was asked to develop a proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU). At this point, it was understood by all that nothing would be final until both full clubs’ membership signed off, Norton said.

The Lions wrote the MOU and forwarded it to the Rotary Club train committee. It was passed on to Rotary membership, who voted to approve it.

The proposed MOU was then presented to the Lions board of directors and then the Lions Club’s full membership.

The Lions Club felt the Lions train committee had not covered enough

in the proposed MOU and required some changes be made, Norton said.

The Lions Club made those changes and forwarded the amended MOU to the Lions club board members and the Rotary train committee.

The Rotary train committee presented the amended MOU to the Rotary’s full membership, which then rejected the new MOU and declined further negotiations, Norton said.

It looked for a time that the ride wouldn’t come to Newport, said North Pend Oreille Valley Lions president Kim DiRienz.

That only lasted a couple hours before the clubs were back in discussion, this time to buy the Lions’ interest.

“When a door closes, a window opens,” DiRienz said.

The window that opened was the Rotary being willing to buy out the Lions’ interest for

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$20,000. Lions Club members voted Saturday, April 22, to approve the deal.

The Rotary bought four railroad cars, a database of past customers and various pieces of equipment and costumes that go with the ride.

The original proposal was for the Lions to get 50 percent of any net profit and to share in any losses.

It was the sharing in any losses part that the Lions objected to and changed, along with some other items.

One of the benefits of the deal is that Lions Club members will help out on the first couple trips.

“We’re committed to seeing it be successful,” DiRienz said. “We’re glad the train rides will remain in the county.”

The new ride will go from Newport to Dalkena and back. It is scheduled to start in mid August.

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the outsourcing of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Vaagan says Vaagen Brothers hired the firm, but after that they were not involved, except for paying for the assessment.

He said, depending on the outcome of the court challenge, Vaagens are looking for somewhere to do another A to Z style project. “We’re looking anywhere in a 100 mile radius of Colville,” he said.

McMorris Rodgers was glad to hear that. “Maybe it could become a national model,” she said.

Stan Christie was attending representing motorized recreation in the national forest. He urged McMorris Rodgers to work to open up Forest Service roads to ATV travel.

Mike Peterson of the Lands Council agreed, although he wanted legislation allowing ATV use on forest roads.

“The challenge of doing it by designation of the agencies, is that it can go away,” he said, as administrations change. Peterson said it was rally a no brainer to allow ATVs on Forest Service roads, as cars, trucks and motorcycles are all permitted.

McMorris Rodgers said she was open to the ATV suggestion. She asked Peterson about wilderness areas.

Peterson said that when he went to the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, he learned that visits there had tripled since it was declared a national monument. He said the area draws a lot of international visitors, including visitors from Europe and Japan.

Pend Oreille County commissioner Stave Kiss told McMorris Rodgers that the north part of Pend Oreille County was having economic

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At the April 17 commissioners’ meeting at the Pend Oreille County hearing room Sacheen Lake Association President Don Hill was present to speak about the lake levels and requested a No Wake Zone on Sacheen Lake. The restriction would be lifted as soon as lake levels go down, says Hill.

“We (Sacheen Lake Association) have a mission that includes protecting recreation and the environment,” says Hill.

“We’re trying to find a balance between protecting the lake and enjoying the gift that it is to live on it.”

The gauge that monitors the lake levels is at the pier adjacent to Fertile Valley Road. It is currently at 9.4 decimal feet. Hill says boat recreation would be more ideal if the gauge was at 7.9.

Otherwise, he contends that boat traffic on the lake will cause shoreline and property damage, along with siltation.

“No one says you can’t play on the water; that’s why most of us live at the lake,” Hill says. “We want to safeguard what we have, though.”

The 19th annual WSU/Pend Oreille County Master Gardener Plant Sale will be held Saturday, April 29, at the Stratton Elementary School Gymnasium at 1201 W. Fifth St. in Newport. Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the sale will go until noon or until plants are sold out, whichever comes first.

Master Gardeners have put their plant growing expertise and enthusiasm to good use this late winter and early spring to bring only the best and healthiest plants to this sale. There will be veggie starts, herbs, annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and berries for sale.

Master Gardeners have also been busy gathering donations from the community for a raffle. Tickets for the raffle will be sold all morning the day of the sale – $1 each. Participants do not have to be present to win. The winning tickets will be drawn the morning of the sale.

Proceeds from this plant sale will be used to fund a long list of Master Gardener educational projects including plant clinics, the garden tour and dinner, the new demonstration garden located just west of the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office, SNAP Ed schoolyard programs at all County elementary schools, and other educational and gardening programs, classes, and displays for the residents of Pend Oreille County.

For further information concerning the plant sale or other gardening programs contact the WSU Extension Office in Newport at 227-A S. Garden Avenue, 509447-2401.

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“We have three towns there that are dying,” Kiss said. He said he hadn’t seen any benefit from the Salmo-Priest Wilderness area. He said the mine would be open through the end of the year but there was no commitment past that.

Kiss said the county had to turn back $600,000 in funding because they didn’t have the grant money. He expressed concern that the Secure Rural Schools funding was jeopardized.

Kiss also expressed concern about the Kalispel Tribe’s proposal to change the air quality classification of reservation lands to Class I, up from Class II. That would require large air polluters to get expensive permits.

McMorris Rodgers said that she was working on the Secure Rural Schools money and would look into the Class I designation.

Earlier in the day McMorris Rodgers hosted an Ambulance Roundtable.

“The group represented several transport agencies from four counties, the CEO of Colville’s hospital, county government, and a volunteer fire district,” she said on her Facebook page. “The closing of the Newport Ambulance was a blow to the area, and I’m concerned about the Stevens County Sheriff’s ambulance’s ability to stay open. Our discussion today focused on identifying the root cause of what is causing rural ambulances to suffer, and considering solutions to provide a secure future for ambulances.”

After the Forest Roundtable, McMorris Rodgers was asked if she would hold any events in Pend Oreille County.

She said she would be at the Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner at the Cusick American Legion Friday, May 5.

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b r i e f ly President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Washington WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced this week that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Washington to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from Jan. 30 to Feb. 22.

Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides in the Adams, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Grant, Lewis, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Skamania, Spokane, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, and Whatcom counties.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

Thomas J. Dargan has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.

Dargan said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of damage assessments.

County fair market hog weigh-in May 20 CUSICK – The Pend Oreille County Fair Market hog weigh-in will be held May 20 from 9-11 a.m. at the Pend Oreille County Fairgrounds in Cusick.

The weigh-in is optional.

However, if you choose to not attend the weigh-in you must register your hog with the Hog Superintendents by May 20. No late registrations will be accepted.

If you choose to not attend the weigh-in you will not be eligible for the Daily Rate of Gain Contest. To be eligible to show a hog at the fair, exhibitors must have completed the third grade.

Classes will be as followed: Juniors (third, fourth and fifth grade); Intermediates (sixth, seventh and eighth grade); Seniors (ninth, 10th, 11th and 12th grade) must be under 19 years of age as of Jan. 1. Exhibitors should have received their Market Hog paperwork via mail. If you have any questions please contact the Hog Superintendents.

Contact Jennifer Gaffaney 509-292-2783 or Tracy Schweiger 509-2929624 for more information.

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 509447-2274.

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Jason Butler of Diamond Lake was out bright and early Saturday. “I got my first fish at 6,” he said. He had three by mid morning.

Cold weather makes slow opening day, better fishing later NEWPORT - The opening day of the fishing season saw anglers taking fish out of Diamond and Sacheen Lakes, but because of the cold, wet winter, fishing was slow opening day, says Madonna Luers of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

“That means there’s a lot of good fishing ahead of us,” she said.

Opening day this year was more like March.

Some veteran fishers may have stayed away knowing it was a little early for a lot of action.

But there were plenty of fish planted at Diamond Lake, including 300 jumbo rainbow trout released – fish Miner photo|Don Gronning a pound or larger.

There were 21,500 fish Tom Fredenberg of Sacheen Lake shows off some rainbows he planted in April, rang- caught at Diamond Lake on power eggs. ing in size from 1/10 to ½ pound. There were a similar sized plant also 25,000 planted planned for this comlast May and June, with ing May.

Early wildfire suppression bill signed into law OLYMPIA – Under legislation sponsored

by Rep. Joel Kretz and signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee, much of the groundwork for Washington state’s next wildfire suppression response will be laid months in advance as the state seeks to enter into preemptive agreements with local contractors.

“We’re continuing to respond to the devastation and experiences of the record wildfires our region has seen over the last few years,” said Kretz, R-Wauconda. “This bill is a direct result of some hard lessons that were learned when folks in Central and Eastern Washington were in the thick of it.

It’s a positive step in the right direction and I’m grateful legislators on both sides of the aisle can agree wildfire suppression and forest health are critical issues that needed to be addressed this year.”

House Bill 1489 specifically requires the state Department of Natural Resources to enter into preemptive wildfire suppression agreements with local contractors as well as land owners.

The department must take into consideration the availability,

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Jessica Reeves wasn’t convinced Troy Rauter would not be a threat to his former neighbor if she went along with the lawyers’ plea bargain and let him out of jail after a three-month stint.

Rauter, 49, pleaded guilty to several charges in Superior Court Thursday, April 20, including

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possession of methadone, second degree unlawful possession of a firearm, harassment threats to kill and obstructing.

Prosecuting attorney Greg Hicks said he was recommending a four-month sentence on each of the charges, with the time to be served concurrently. Since Rauter had been in jail about 90 days, with good time he would be released within a day or so, if the judge went along. Hicks said that Rauter had substantial medical problems that were costing the jail money, one of the reasons for the plea deal.

Hicks said Rauter had barricaded himself in his home with a firearm and challenged deputies to come get him, Hicks said, in an apparent attempt to get law enforcement to kill him.

The deputies left and came back later to arrest him, Hicks said.

Defense attorney Brett Billingsly said Rauter had been called a walking paraplegic by his doctor. He said Rauter had been in a number of car wrecks, starting when he was a child. He said he had been with pain for years.

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All aboard! Trains arrive in Newport

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ewport is the new official home of the scenic train rides, now known as S.P.O.R.T., Scenic Pend Oreille River Trains, and we couldn’t be happier.

This is the boon the Newport/Oldtown/Priest River area has needed for a long time, and as Rotary President Sam Brooks said so eloquently, it’s time to put up or shut up. The North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club train rides sold out nearly every time it was held. That’s thousands of people visiting northern Pend Oreille County that will now be gracing the streets of Newport.

Retailers, restaurants, coffee shops, and every other business in town should get ready.

Getting the train rides to Newport was no easy task and pulling them off will be an even bigger challenge. But we are up for it.

A handful of weekends a year, the Newport/ Priest River Rotary Club will need all hands on deck – volunteers from all service organizations, private citizens and the business community need to come together to make this a success.

Volunteering should be fun as well. This is a great group of people who have worked so hard to negotiate a deal between the Rotary Club and the Lions Club. Both groups deserve a round of applause for doing what is best for all involved.

There have been naysayers along the way, people who didn’t think there would be enough people willing to give up their weekends, evenings and brainpower to make this a success.

Their warnings should be taken to heart. The hard work is just beginning, and we can’t take for granted that “other people” will get the work done.

Anyone interested in volunteering can talk to a Rotary member. We have four working at The Miner.

We all hope to see you at the train rides.

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yo u r o p i n i o n Sell China coal, degrade North Korean economy To the editor, President Trump has pointed out the strong linkage between China and North Korea, and he correctly assumes China can influence North Korea’s weapons development program. We must work with China on resolving this situation, and also on the Chinese encroachment in the South China Sea and the trade deficit imbalance.

At this juncture, the North Korean nuclear missile program is of primary concern. China can bring pressure on North Korea to stop its development of these weapons systems by reducing its trade with North Korea.

One area of trade that comes to mind is the large quantity of coal China imports from North Korea.

It is estimated this amounts to 22 million tons per year, which is 40 percent of North Korea’s coal exports. A reduction in the importation of North Korean coal would significantly impact the North Korean economy, and could force it to change its position on arms development.

The U.S. has large quantities of coal available for mining, which could be sold to China, if cost ef-

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Killing regulation doesn’t create jobs To the editor, President Trump is signing ceremonial executive orders to repeal federal regulations that he and his followers claim are “job killing regulations.” The premise is that regulations were created and enacted for the purpose of eliminating jobs.

This is faulty thinking. I would like to see one example of a regulation that was enacted for the sole purpose of eliminating a job. I would also like to see one example of a job that was created by President Trump’s executive orders repealing that regulation.

The main reason that regulations are created comes from American’s inability to tolerate anything going wrong or any mishap. The media picks up on the crying and outrage, and the congress or agency overreacts by imposing a regulatory fix.

We should note that the same kind of ceremony happens when a president signs a new law that addresses a problem that Americans couldn’t accept. An example would be toxic chemicals being released into the public water supply like the lead seen in Flint, Mich.

Regulations usually create jobs when compliance measures are undertaken. In 1970 I recall many safety jobs that were created when President Nixon signed the OSHA into law. It would be ridiculous to think that jobs were eliminated because of OSHA. It would be more ridiculous to think that fewer safety regulations would result in more jobs being created. I suppose a worker being killed on the job would open up a spot for a new worker, but it wouldn’t result in a new job being created.

I expect that President Trump will repeal an unpopular federal regulation for smokers. I am waiting for the President to repeal the federal regulation that says an airplane passenger can’t disable a smoke detector in a lavatory.

I wonder how many airline jobs that will create.

-Pete Scobby Newport

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By Fred J. Willenbrock

Whenever Arlin Beehler started waving his hands enthusiastically while explaining his latest idea to us during the 1980s, I knew we were about to go down a new roller coaster ride in the name of economic development. But we always jumped on board.

He made us feel like there wasn’t any project that was impossible for the small group of community members he led – the goal was to create jobs and improve the economy. Something he did very well for many years behind the scenes of Pend Oreille and west Bonner Counties.

Arlin passed away on March 28, at the age of 81. His memorial service is Saturday in Newport.

Like many families of a community leader, they had to share a piece of his life with the public. I would like to do that one more time – I know Arlin would understand if he thought his story might inspire someone to help the community he loved.

Arlin believed it was possible to recruit new industries and businesses to this rural area. He believed it could be done because he had done it.

As a young electrical engineer, he designed and oversaw the building of the Key Tronic keyboard manufacturing plant now owned by Zodiac Aerospace behind McDonalds in Newport. Then he managed the plant as it grew to 600 employees. Later he and his partners started Pend Oreille Bank in Newport.

He saw a need for retail space and built it in Newport with his Radio Shack store as an anchor. A Miner reader study showed the number one thing people wanted at the time was a shoe store; so, he started a shoe store in Oldtown.

But in the late 1980s, the area’s economy was in trouble. The Key Tronic building was empty, Pend Oreille Mine was closed and Ponderay Newsprint didn’t exist. The sawmill industry was up and down.

Unemployment hit 25 percent.

No more time to sit around waiting for something to happen. It was time to form a group to recruit new industry. The non-profit organization was called Pro Pend Oreille and Arlin was the obvious choice to be the first manager – he also worked for free. Advertising, phone calls, networking and visits to industry leaders became the organization’s recruitment effort.

When the owner of an aerospace manufacturing company that employed thousands around the world was persuaded by Arlin to look at the Key Tronic

fective, to fill its coal importation needs. This would help our trade imbalance with China, boost our coal mining industry, and put our coal miners back to work.

-Donald Moskowitz Londonderry, N.H.

SPOKANE - Three Newport residents, who are also members of the local grassroots group Indivisible Pend Oreille County, participated in a “Coffee with Cathy” event with Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers in Spokane on April 13, according to a news release from the group. They were invited to attend the roundtable style forum with the Congresswoman at her Spokane office along with nine other constituents from Spokane.

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leen Werr and Bob Schutte of Newport were extended the invitation by her staffers to represent some of the viewpoints from northeast rural counties. They were selected because they had traveled to Colville March 27 along with five others to hand deliver a letter with over 80 signatures from Pend Oreille, Ferry and Stevens Counties to staffer Andrew Engell to present to the Congresswoman, requesting she hold a Town Hall meeting in Colville during the spring

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McMorris Rodgers denied that town hall request, so the three agreed to attend the small group format to repeat the request in person, and to express rural concerns and questions, as well as to read letters from rural constituents not able to attend, regarding her positions on several emerging policies and proposals by President Donald Trump and the Republicans in Congress.

McMorris Rodgers was initially welcoming,

informal and conversational, saying she wanted to “listen and learn from” her constituents. She limited her opening remarks, turning quickly to begin discussion around the table, appearing to want to give each person a chance to express their area of concern.

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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.

What do you think of the situation between the U.S. and North Korea?

With an unusually wet spring local lakes are at high water marks. Some lake residents think a no wake ban should be imposed, keeping boats from sending wakes into the shoreline, causing erosion and other damage. Others thing that’s too strict, that people want to use their boats on the lake.

Regardless of who’s fault it is, we’re on the brink of World War III.

Should the county impose a no wake zone on area lakes until the water goes down?

No Yes It depends on the lake

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The U.S. is aggravating an already tense situation. We should leave North Korea alone.

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In addition, participating contractors will work under the supervision of recognized wildfire personnel and at a pre-determined operating rate identified beforehand.

Kretz gave credit to the Washington Forest Protection Association for its efforts to help educate lawmakers on the need to engage local fire suppression assets and for assistance in crafting the bill.

“The Washington Forest Protection Association was a real asset for us to get this across the goal line this session,” said Kretz. “There’s more to be done but I’m extremely grateful for their assistance and look forward to working with them on other wildfire

and forest health issues.”

“We really need to keep small fires small,” WFPA executive director Mark Doumit said. “And the way to do that is to engage with local private contractors already in the county. Larger fire suppression efforts have their time and place, but we see a need for a local quick reaction fire suppression force that knows the terrain and is able to step up with short notice. This new law will help get us there.”

Kretz’s bill was signed into law during the closing days of the 2017 regular session.

“We’ve done a lot over the last few years to help avoid another awful wildfire stretch like we saw in 2014 and 2015,” Kretz said. “But we also have a lot more to do.”

SENTENCING: Going to AA, Bible study in jail From Page 3A

Billingsley said the victim had been Rauter’s caregiver for a time, as well as his landlord. The relationship turned bad and the caretaking ended. He said when released, Rauter would move to Elk, where he had a place to stay arranged. Rauter said he had struggled for years with pain following an automobile wreck he was in as a child. He counted six hip surgeries, two back operations and a fused neck as among the medical procedures he has had.

He said he also struggled with alcohol and drugs.

He said the main reason he was pleading guilty was because of his daughter. She was mad at him, he said, over these charges and he wanted to get back in her good graces. Rauter said he had been going to Alcoholic Anonymous and Bible study meetings in jail. He said he had a support system in place.

Reeves said Rauter’s physical problems hadn’t stopped him from committing crimes against people.

“You’ve made life rough on other people,” she said.

Firearms were a deadly business, she said. “I’m concerned that you’re not safe.”

As far as going to AA and Bible study while in jail, Reeves said people tend to stay on track when in jail.

Reeves asked about Rauter’s income. Rauter said he made about $700 a month on Social Security disability.

Reeves said she was considering sentencing Rauter to electronic home monitoring. Rauter would have to pay for EHM. Rauter said he has people who would help him pay.

Reeves then sentenced Rauter to four months on the charges, with two of the sentences to run consecutively. He would get credit for the time in jail, then would have to serve another eight months of electronic home monitoring. Reeves ordered he not be released until the EHM was in place. She suspended eight months jail time and ordered he be on community custody for 12 months. In addition, he was ordered to pay the minimum in legal financial obligations, $1,800.

The prosecution’s sentence recommendation was made in part because of the medical expense of keeping Rauter in jail.

“If you’re not too disabled to commit crimes, you’re not too sick and disabled to go to jail or prison,” Reeves said.

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that were raised in the detailed and respectful questions presented, reflecting the quiet intensity of the 12 people in the room, according to the news release.

Issues raised included: the repeal of subsidies and Medicaid funding in the GOP health care proposal; cuts in local Public Health program and AIDS funding; drastic cuts to the EPA and Superfund sites impacting the Spokane and Pend Oreille Rivers; her recent vote allowing the dumping of industrial waste into streams; privatization of public lands; Syrian refugee restrictions and changes to Middle East policy; and reversal of orders and powers to protect privacy rights on the Internet.

In regard to her denial of a request for a rural town hall, McMorris Rodgers became stern and complained that the dialogue had become too “divisive” for town halls “all over the country” and she found it more “productive” to meet in small selective groups such as these, according to the news release from Indivisible.

One participant from Newport urged that she collaborate with local groups to assure a respectful dialogue, and observed that while this small group format was also valuable, it was clear the 12 voices at this table were only beginning to be heard and she needed to hear from more people in her district to effectively represent her constituents. She simply smiled at this suggestion and did not indicate she would change her mind.

In general, McMorris Rodgers responded to

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building he showed him the building. But he also shrewdly took him for a boat ride on the beautiful Pend Oreille River on a warm summer afternoon.

When that company didn’t work out he found another wood products one that did.

Establishing an aluminum boat manufacturer, recruiting early retirees and finding more doctors were just a few things on

questions and expressed concerns by steering attention to bills she had sponsored, the “burden” of regulations, and classified briefings she had been given, which often did not quite correspond or were a quite limited response to the issues being raised.

Participants with relationships to disabled adults and children had questions about her position on repeal of the Affordable Care Act and her support of the recent GOP proposals eliminating or severely reducing coverage for those on Medicaid and low-income families.

Spokane Public Health professionals present appealed to her not to support reducing funding to public health programs serving AIDS and other disadvantaged populations.

According to the news release, at times she seemed to be skeptical of the daily limitations of many low income and disabled Americans, and the idea that local economic or chronic health conditions would prevent them from benefiting from the so-called “free market” and “free choice” solutions she has sponsored and supported, such as tax free Health Savings Accounts or vouchers to replace health care premium subsidies.

McMorris Rodgers listened as another letter was read aloud from a rural constituent with two uninsured part-time jobs as a rural teacher detailing her own disability with multiple chronic conditions and health challenges, including a child with disabilities, and whose family now depends on Medicaid for the drugs to survive and she is terrified to lose it. The

the expanding work list during Arlin’s time.

He never gave up.

If one plan failed or someone brought up a community deficiency that hindered recruiting like the lack of doctors at the time, he got to work to correct it.

His hands would start waving and he would start pitching the next action plan to us.

In his eyes, there was always hope, if we all just kept trying and selling the community he loved.

Congresswoman seemed impressed by her situation and applauded her for working in spite of her challenges.

She then referred to the bill she introduced for tax-free “ABLE” accounts for those with disabilities, which won’t reduce their eligibility for disability benefits.

When it was pointed out that while her own child could benefit from such a program, many families with such challenges have no disposable income to invest in such “opportunities,” she was silent and did not seem to make the connection.

When challenged about proposed caps on Medicaid funding, she flatly denied there were caps on Medicaid being proposed, though a cap on funding to states, which would affect funding capacity for state Medicaid programs, is part of the recent GOP AHCA proposal, which McMorris Rodgers has vocally supported.

A participant from Newport asked about the Congresswoman’s support for recent proposed cuts to the EPA, including for clean air and water programs and Superfund sites, citing her recent vote to allow release of coal waste into streams. He asked her if she would likewise vote to support release of industrial waste into those streams flowing into the Pend Oreille and Spokane Rivers. He noted that past history of mining and other industrial waste dumped into the Spokane River had required a still active Superfund site to clean up and it still was not safe to eat the fish. She curtly responded that she “supported all rural communities.” When questioned about her position on the selling of public lands, McMorris Rodgers responded that she supported opening

public lands to gas and oil exploration.

The Congresswoman appeared to be surprised by now well-known facts about the difference between immigrants and refugees.

She believed that Syrian refugees were at fault for the Paris attacks, when in fact nine of the 11 known attackers were European nationals, and she confused the visawaiver vetting program with the refugee vetting program. She also stated her mistaken impression that the U.S. had admitted more Syrian refugees than any other country, according to the Indivisible press release.

Two couples from Spokane who were hosting Syrian refugee families described the suffering and obstacles to resettlement faced by the families in their care. McMorris Rogers responded that she had received classified briefings from Homeland Security regarding vetting that influenced her to support a “pause” in refugee admissions, without explaining further.

In response to arguments against the severely drastic cuts to so many federal agencies being proposed or implemented by the current Administration, such as the EPA, FCC, and the Department of Interior, she complained about the “burden” of too many regulations and rules created by “unelected” federal agencies, insisting that only Congress should be making all the laws and regulations.

This struck many as a bit challenging for members of Congress to micromanage considering her apparent lack of knowledge of the most current information available on several of the topics provided by the participants in the room.

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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 “studentstandby” 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.

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The Sharing the Dharma Day schedule is offered in the morning, with a guided meditation followed by talk from An Open-Hearted Life, a guidebook for developing compassion by local psychologist Dr. Russell Kolts and Abbey founder Venerable Thubten Chodron.

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World War II veteran John Delay and Korean War veteran Fred Lenhart visited Washington D.C. April 17-18 on the well known Honor Flight.

The Pend Oreille County Knights of Columbus No. 14628, Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly No. 3063, the American Legion Post (Cusick) No. 217, and the Inland Northwest Honor Flight program co-sponsored two guardians to assist Delay and Lenhart, on their visit to war memorials in Washington, D.C. The Inland Northwest Honor Flight program provides transport for war veterans from eastern Washington and northern Idaho to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their services and sacrifices. Volunteers act as guardians on the trips to Washington, D.C. to ensure that the veterans have a safe and enjoyable trip.

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Veterans Fred Lenhart and John Delay took part in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. April 17-18. In the front row are Fred Lenhart (Korean War Vet), Maria Pence (guardian), in the back row are John Delay Jr. (guardian), John Delay (WWII Vet), Greg Meyer, Stephen Sommer, Darrell Wehr, Ed Zupich and Frank Capehart.

sist worthy veterans by funding the expenses of guardians so the veterans have a more to enjoyable experience visiting our national war memorials,” said Greg Meyer a member of the Knights of Columbus and

the American Legion and lead of the sponsorship program which started in summer 2016.

The next honor flight is scheduled this fall and the groups are looking forward to sending two more local veterans.

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The first session begins at 9:45 a.m., potluck lunch is at noon, and the program ends about 3:30 p.m. There is no charge, and offerings—of food for the community and/or financial gifts—are always welcomed.

A list of suggested offerings for this special Kathina ceremony is on the Wish List page of the Abbey’s website, Sravasti.org.

Sravasti Abbey is located at 692 Country Lane, Newport. For more information and directions, check the website or call 509-447-5549 or email office.sravasti@gmail. com.

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The monks and nuns accept these offerings, and ceremonially offers a “robe of merit” to a worthy senior monastic. The Abbey’s version of this celebration includes a procession, chanting, and another talk that celebrates and explains history and symbolism of the ritual. It is a festive occasion and, again, all are welcome.

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b r i e f ly Lady Griz lose three NEWPORT – The Newport softball team lost three games this past week. They are now 0-8, including a 22-7 loss to Deer Park Wednesday, April 19.

Newport traveled to Freeman Friday, April 21, losing both games of a doubleheader.

In the first game, which only lasted three innings on the mercy rule, Newport scored two runs in the first inning and two in the second.

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IONE – The Selkirk softball team has hit its stride. The Lady Rangers now sit in first place in the Northeast 1B North League, after splitting a doubleheader with Almira/ Coulee-Hartline Saturday, beating them for the first time in years.

“Our pitching was phe-

BOWLING Wednesday, April 19 Wednesday Night Loopers Team Won Lost Club Rio 403.5 310.5 Why Try Harder 360.5 353.5 McCroskey Defense 358.5 355.5 Woodwise 357 357 OK Lanes 340 374 Here for the Beer 307.5 387.5 High scratch game: Brian Hilliard 259.

High handicap game: Brian Hilliard 268.

High scratch series: Shelby Thomas 630.

High handicap series: Brian Hilliard 654.

High team scratch game: Club Rio 758.

High handicap game: McCroskey Defense 854. High team scratch series: McCroskey Defense 2,123. High handicap series: McCroskey Defense 2,433.

Splits: Floyd Degele 3-10; Arlo Hoisington 4-8-10, & 2-4-5-8-10.

Newport boys get another tennis win

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport boys tennis team got another win Tuesday, April 19 when they finished a match with Deer Park that was rained out the week before.

All three boys doubles teams got wins, with Rylan Hastings and Dylan Warner winning the No. 1 doubles match 6-0, 6-1. Cody Warner and Johnny Goodman won the No. 2 doubles match 6-3, 6-3 and Dawsen Baldwin and Chase On Deck: At Medical Lake: Tuesday, May 2, 4:30 p.m.

Graham benefiting from a forfeit.

In the No. 1 boys singles match Cameron Whittle lost 6-3, 6-2 and in the No. 2 singles, Devon Whittle lost 6-4, 6-3.

‘It was a two hour match and it was hard fought.’

Newport coach Jocelyn Pearson About Cyndi Lewis’ win

Athletes compete in the hurdles last Saturday at Priest River Lamanna High School.

Schools cross border for inter-state meet

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – Area high schools came together for the Priest River Booster Invite Saturday, April 22 at Priest River Lamanna High School.

Athletes from Washington and Idaho came together to compete in track and field, including Selkirk, Cusick, Newport, and Priest River.

The Spartans placed first in the boys’ 400-meter race, with Tommy Anselmo turning in a time of 52.50.

The boys also took first in the 4 x 100 relay race, with Robbie Anselmo, Corbin Maltba, Spencer Sedgwick and Teagun Holycross, finishing at 47.07. They also took first in the 4x200 relay, with Robbie Anselmo, Tommy Anselmo, Drayven Ayers, and Sedgwick coming in at 1:38.73.

Corbin Maltba won first place in pole vault, clearing 13 feet. The Spartans went on to take third place in the 4 x 400 relay with a time of 3:42.66. That team included Clay Pelton, Konner Durham and Tommy Anselmo. Clay Pelton placed third in triple jump, reaching 36 feet, 10 inches. Colby Poe secured fifth place in shot put, throwing 38 feet and 10 inches, and fourth place in discus, reaching a distance of 120 feet, 7 inches. Drayven Ayers and Cameron Parks both tied for fourth place in high jump, reaching 5 feet, 6 inches.

The Lady Spartans secured third in the girls’ 100-meter race, with Enara Seiler finishing with a time of 13.37.

Seiler also won third in the 200-meter race with a time of 28.40. The girls’ 4 x 200 relay team took first place with a time of 1:58.40. Cassidy Prudek took third in the 100-meter hurdles with a personal record of 19.13. Prudek also took second in the long jump, reaching 14 feet, 1 inch.

Cusick’s Alana Keogh had three

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CURLEW – The Cusick Panthers baseball team played a doubleheader with Curlew Tuesday, April 18, winning both games.

On Deck: At Republic: Saturday, April 29, noon At Odessa-Harrington: Tuesday, May 2, 2 p.m.

In the first game, Cusick scored three runs in the first inning. Curlew answered with two and so it went.

The teams each scored one in the second inning. Cusick scored four in the fourth inning and Curlew came back with three of their own. Cusick kept the offense going, scoring another three in the fifth inning and taking an 11-7 Northeast 1B League win.

“The first game was closer than it should have been,” Cusick coach Randall Herzon said. All seven Curlew runs were unearned, he said.

On Deck: At Columbia: Tuesday, May 2, 2 p.m.

nomenal in the first game.

Our pitching was lights out in the second,” coach Mike Mondich said. The outfield was “perfect,” he added, comprised of MyKenzie Maupin, Alison Petrich and Shelby Rood.

“They all caught fly balls and hustled and hustled and hustled,” Mondich said.

Selkirk lost the first game 2-1. “We didn’t capital-

ize on hits. When we did hit the ball, we seemed to hit it right to someone,” coach Mondich said. “The second game we hit better.

So that’s why we ended up beating them 4-0.”

Selkirk had one error in the first game, and no errors in the second.

Sierra Chantry pitched and Lexy Ellsworth caught in the first game.

Maupin got a hit right over the first base bag.

Ellsworth hit pretty hard a couple times. Whitney Dawson moved a runner with a fly ball. “(Pitcher) Jenna (Couch) was on point almost every pitch. They had runners at third a couple times, and we kept them from scoring by playing smart, solid defense,” Mondich said.

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Priest River golf takes a swing against Timberlake

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

TIMBERLAKE – The Priest River Lamanna High School golf team faced off against Timberlake Thursday, April 20, with the Spartan boys On Deck:

winning 205 to 238. The girls lost 264 to 229.

Kody Salesky had the best overall score of the day with a 44.

Dillion Yoeman and Conner Vaage tied with 53. Ben Zapfe shot a 55, and Tanner Cochrane came in with a 72. The

At Kellogg: Thursday, April 27, 3:30 p.m.

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s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Wednesday, April 26 Newport Track vs.

Northeast A League: 3:30 p.m. – Newport High School

Thursday, April 27 Cusick Track at St. George’s Invite: TBD – Mead High School Priest River Golf vs. Kellogg: 3:30 p.m. – Kellogg

For the Panther boys, Alberto Magana Garcia took 10th in the 100-meter race with a time of 12.48.

He secured the same placing in the boys’ 400 meter with a time of 1:00.87, a personal record. Corbin Maltba tied the meet record at 13’ in the pole vault.

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For the girls, No. 2 singles Lydia Jurgens got a 6-2, 6-4 win. Cyndi Lewis lost 6-3, 6-2 in the No. 1 singles match.

Daisy Gay and Kesslyn Fleck lost in the No. 1 double match 6-2, 6-0.

Cierra Amende and Aurora Zeason lost 6-0, 6-0 in the No. 2 doubles and Newport was unable to field a No. 3 girls double team, losing by forfeit.

The girls played Colville Friday, April 21, losing 4-1. While the team lost Newport’s No. 1 girls singles player Cyndi Lewis knocked off the league’s No. 1 girls player.

“Earlier in the week she only won one game

great sprint battles on the girls’ side.

Keogh broke the school record, coming in second in the girls’ 100 meter with a time of 12.78. She went on to take second again in the 200 meter at 27.21 and claimed first in the 400 meter with a time of 1:00.06, breaking another school record. Cusick’s Gracie StrangeOwl took first in the long jump, reaching a distance of 30 feet, 5.5 inches. Teammate Jessica Hankey of Cusick also lodged some school records, coming in at 14.18 for the 100-meter race, and in fifth place in the 400-meter race with a time of 1:05.98. Nicole Stensgar came in seventh in the 100 meter with a personal record of 14.35.

Tanner Shanholtzer hit a double for Cusick. He also pitched the first couple innings, relieved by Dylan Hendershott in the third inning.

Cusick scored 11 runs on seven hits, while making five errors in the game.

“We either played really well or didn’t,” Herzon said.

Cusick had an easier time in the second game. The Panthers went up two in the first inning. They added another run in the third, the same inning Curlew scored their only run.

Cusick closed it out with a three run sixth inning.

Eathan Hardie pitched for the Panthers, only allowing four hits.

Cusick batters hit some doubles, with Colton Hansen getting two, Shanholtzer and Hardie also hitting two baggers.

Cusick scored seven runs on eight hits and had no errors.

Cusick played Selkirk after deadline Tuesday. They will play at Republic Saturday April 29, at noon and at Odessa/Harrington Tuesday, May 2, at 4:30 p.m.

Lady Rangers in first place

By Michelle Nedved

Miner photo|Michelle Nedved

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Newport Tennis vs. Lakeside: 3:30 p.m. – Newport High School Newport Boys Soccer vs.

Deer Park: 4 p.m. – Deer Park High School Priest River Softball vs. St. Maries: 4:30 p.m.

– Priest River Lamanna High School Priest River Baseball vs. St. Maries: 4:30 p.m.

– Priest River Lamanna High School Newport Softball vs.

Riverside: 4:30 p.m. – Newport High School

Friday, April 28 Priest River Golf vs.

Genesis Prep: 9 a.m. – Links in Post Falls Newport Boys Golf vs. Chewelah: 10 a.m. – Chewelah Golf Course Priest River Track vs.

Timberlake: 2:30 p.m. – Timberlake High School Newport Baseball vs.

Lakeside: 4:30 p.m. – Nine Mile

Saturday, April 29 Cusick, Selkirk Track at Underberg Invite: TBD – Ritzville High School Priest River Softball vs.

Kellogg: 11 a.m. – Priest River Lamanna High School

Priest River Baseball vs.

Kellogg: 11 a.m. – Priest River Lamanna High School Cusick Softball vs.

Republic: Noon – Republic High School Cusick Baseball vs.

Republic: Noon – Republic High School Newport Baseball vs.

Chewelah: Noon – Newport High School

Tuesday, May 2 Newport Golf vs. Lakeside: 10 a.m. – Sundance Golf Course Cusick Baseball vs.

Odessa-Harrington: 2 p.m. – Odessa Selkirk Baseball vs. Columbia: 2 p.m. – Hunters Selkirk Softball vs. Columbia: 2 p.m. – Hunters Newport Tennis vs. Medical Lake: 3:30 p.m. – Medical Lake High School Priest River Softball vs.

Bonners Ferry: 4 p.m. – Bonners Ferry High School Priest River Baseball vs.

Bonners Ferry: 4 p.m. – Bonners Ferry High School Newport Baseball vs.

Medical Lake: 4:30 p.m. – Medical Lake High School Newport Softball vs.

Medical Lake: 4:30 p.m. – Medical Lake High School

Wednesday, May 3 Priest River Golf vs.

Bonners Ferry: 10 a.m. – Bonners Ferry Selkirk Track at Northeast 1B Championships: 3 p.m. – Ritzville High School Newport Track vs.

Northeast A League: 3:30 p.m. – Lakeside High School

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Fourth time’s the charm

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The game was rescheduled three times but Newport finally finished the first game of the season when they beat Riverside 13-3 Wednesday, April 19 at Riverside.

The teams started play weeks ago but the game was rained out with Newport up 2-0 in the second inning. The teams tried to reschedule the game, but were canceled because of the weather three times before Wednesday’s game.

Riverside scored two in their half of the second inning to tie the game.

Newport came back in the fourth inning with eight runs. The Grizzlies added three more in the sixth inning. Riverside scored one in the sixth.

“We hit the ball,” Newport coach Gary Reese said.

Hunter Peterson pitched the first three innings, with Conrad Peterson coming in the fourth inning.

Jacob Kirkwood, Owen Leslie and Conrad Madison all hit doubles.

Earlier that same day Newport played Freeman at Riverside, with Freeman staying undefeated in the Northeast A League with a 13-1 win.

“They hit the ball,” Reese said of Freeman. The Scotties scored 13 runs off 11

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River softball team lost to Kellogg Tuesday, April 18, beat Troy two days later, and then dropped both games of a doubleheader against Bonners Ferry Saturday.

The Spartans lost 7-3 On Deck: Vs. St. Maries: Thursday, April 27, 4:30 p.m.

Vs. Kellogg: Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m.

At Bonners Ferry: Tuesday, May 2,

On Deck: At Lakeside: Friday, April 28, 4:30 p.m.

Miner photo|Don Gronning

Tug Smith steps on second for an out and throws for an attempted double play against Deer Park Friday at Newport. Deer Park won initial flurry of scoring, Newport had difficulty put- 9-4.

ting the ball in play. “We’re hitting the ball, but they’re going up into the air,” Reese said.

He said the team may have thought they would get the win after scoring so many in the first inning.

But Deer Park kept scoring too. They went ahead in the second inning when they scored three. They added two more in the fourth inning, while holding Newport scoreless after the first inning.

The next day Newport traveled to Deer Park to play the Stags again, this time losing 12-2.

This time it was Deer Park who scored four in the first inning. Newport didn’t get a run until the fourth inning. Newport scored again in the sixth inning, but it wasn’t enough to stop Deer Park, who scored in every inning but the third.

Kirkwood hit a double for Newport.

“We’re hitting the ball,

Of The Miner

“Calvin Petrich hit a three run homer in the sixth inning of the first game,” Link said. “He played well.”

Northport led early, up 3-2 heading into the fourth inning, when the Rangers scored six runs.

On Deck:

IONE – You have to take your highlights where you can get them sometimes and eighth grader Luke Couch hitting two singles against undefeated Almira/ Coulee-Hartline Saturday Vs. Columbia-Inchelium: was among the Rangers’ Saturday, April 29, noon best offensive plays on a day At Columbia: Tuesday, May 2, when there weren’t many for 2 p.m.

Selkirk. ACH won 15-0 and 10-0 Saturday, April 22 at Hartline.

Petrich started as pitcher Couch got his hits in and was relieved by Ryan the second game, Selkirk Zimmerman in the end of coach Jeremy Link said. The the second inning. ZimmerRanger batters did better in man struck out seven. the second game, Link said.

‘We got some “We got some hits,” he said, unlike the first game hits.’ when Selkirk was blanked.

Jay Link, Peter McAnerin Jeremy Link and Couch got hits.

Selkirk faced a solid team Selkirk coach in ACH, said Link. In the first game a five run second On offense, in addition to inning gave them a 7-0 lead. Couch’s home run, freshman ACH added four more in Aiden Penney went three each of the next two innings for four at bat. McAnerin, to close it out.

Ty Taylor and Ben Avey hit The Rangers had a better doubles and Jay Link hit an go of it earlier in the week See selkirk, 10A when they swept Northport 14-9 and 11-1 at home.

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The high school boys’ soccer team continued their winning streak with games against Riverside on Friday, April 21, 3-0, and Lakeside, Thursday, April 20, 4-1.

The Grizzlies roasted the Rams at Ellersick Field last Friday, taking 18 shots on goal to Riverside’s five.

“Overall, this was our tough game of the week,” says Newport coach Mark Zorica. “We just put in two toughest weeks playing six games in as many days, and I am very proud of our progress and determination to compete to the best of our abilities.”

Newport was on the board early with a goal from Kai Thomas in the match’s fourth minute.

Thomas scored again in the 40th minute seconds prior to a half time on a penalty kick.

Martin Roca assisted Thomas’s first goal. Sam Thomas found the back of the net in the 75th minute, assisted by Johnny Quandt and Kai Thomas, earning Sam Thomas his first varsity goal.

Jace Hoadley was stellar in the defensive third, while Kade Zorica and Joao Monteiro provided sup-

Cusick girls lose two squeakers to Curlew

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick softball team hit the road Tuesday, April 18, for a doubleheader at Curlew, losing both games by close margins.

The Panthers lost the first game 3-2, coming back from a 2-0 deficit in the fifth inning to tie it up. Curlew scored a run in the bottom of the seventh for the win.

On Deck: At Republic: Saturday, April 29, Noon

Taylor Allen pitched for Cusick and Amy Reijonen was behind the plate.

Emma Hardie hit a double for the Panthers.

Many more runs were scored in the

we just need to hit it on a line,” Reese said, instead up in the air.

Newport played Riverside at home after deadline Tuesday. The will travel to Nine Mile Falls for a game with Lakeside Friday, April 28. That game will start at 4 p.m. They will be back at home for a doubleheader with Chewelah Saturday, April 29, at noon.

against Kellogg. Kellogg took an early lead in the second inning, and Priest River couldn’t recover, after scoring three runs in the third.

Tawny Nichols, Morgan DeMent, Emma Johnson and Elizabeth Downs all had hits for Priest River.

It was a different story when Priest River took down Troy 14-2 Thursday. Nichols collected four hits in five at bats.

DeMent hit a double RBI in the second.

Priest River had 14 hits and no errors.

The Spartans fell behind early and couldn’t come back in an 8-0

loss to Bonners Ferry on Saturday.

Bonners Ferry scored four runs in the sixth inning. Heidi Janhsen and Natalie Randolph each collected one hit to lead Spartans.

Priest River fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 14-0 deficit in the second game.

Priest River fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 14-0 deficit in the second game.

Nichols, DeMent and Jesi Huntley each managed one hit to lead Spartans.

The Spartans hosted Timberlake Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host St. Maries Thursday, April 27 at 4:30 p.m., and Kellogg Saturday, April 29 at 11 a.m. They then hit the road, and travel to Bonners Ferry Tuesday, May 2.

Grizzlies roast Rams, take down Eagles

Selkirk eighth grader gets two hits off ACH

By Don Gronning

Lady Spartans drop three, win one

hits.

Newport was held to two hits and one run. “We couldn’t get many hits,” Reese said, with only Jesse Reyes and Leslie getting hits.

Freshman Jacob Kirkwood starting pitching for Newport and was relieved

by Christian Waterman in the fourth inning. “Waterman came in and threw well,” Reese said.

Friday, April 21, Newport played Deer Park at home, losing 9-4.

Newport went up 4-2 in the first inning.

“We came out on fire,” Reese said. But after the

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second game, but Cusick again lost by just one, 12-11. Cusick led 4-3 heading into the third inning, when they scored a run in both the third and fourth inning to lead 6-3, when Curlew scored four in the bottom of the fourth to pull ahead. Cusick scored one in the fifth, two in the sixth and two in the seventh. Curlew’s Annaliese Fanning drove in the winning run on a single in the bottom of the seventh for the win.

Hardie pitched for Cusick until Allen relieved in the fourth. Reijonen again caught for the Panthers.

Jacki Sage and Lilli Cupp hit singles for Cusick.

The Panthers traveled to Selkirk Tuesday after The Miner went to press. They next travel to Republic Saturday, April 29, to play at noon.

porting and attacking roles in the Grizzlies’ midfield area.

“Adam Moorhead logged another clean sheet to prove that he is one of the best goal keepers in the NEA,” says Zorica.

Newport hosted Lakeside earlier in the week last Thursday, winOn Deck: At Deer Park: Thursday, April 27, 4 p.m.

ning 4-1 with 13 sots on goal to Lakeside’s 10. Kai Thomas scored a goal with a penalty kick 22 minutes into the match, followed by another goal at the 38th minute with an assist from Quandt. At the 40th minute Kade Zorica scored with an assist by Ryan Leon. Lakeside came in at the 41st minute with a goal, but it wasn’t enough to get ahead of Newport who swept in at the 80th minute with a goal

by Quandt with an assist by Kai Thomas.

“Early on we felt like we set the tone of the game with our style and how we like to play,” says Zorica.

Zorica praises Josh Cunningham for playing an inspiring game even though he wasn’t feeling well.

“I felt Josh gave it all for his

teammates,” says Zorica.

Joao Monteira provided supporting minutes for the Grizzlies, while Adam Moorhead kept defenses focused in the first half without allowing a goal. Kai Thomas sparked his team with two goals and an assist in the game. Kade Zorica added a one touch volley to find the back of the net with a laser like assist from Ryan Leon. To finish the Eagles off, Kai Thomas set up Quandt with an empty net goal to secure the Grizzlies victory.

“Overall, it was a demanding week for our program,” says Zorica. “The boys responded very nicely taking down the two top teams in our league.

“This game was a physical battle between two good teams and our boys persevered. This tight group of young men knows what they want and how to go get it. I’m proud of the Grizzly soccer family every day, every practice and every match.”

The Newport Grizzlies played Lewis and Clark High School in an away game Monday and at Riverside High School Tuesday.

Results for both games will be in next week’s newspaper. Newport will travel to Deer Park Thursday, April 27 for a game at 4 p.m.

Spartans play Kellogg close, shut out by Bonners

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – The Spartan baseball team played a close game at Kellogg Tuesday, April 18.

Priest River scored first, tacking up three runs in the first inning. Kellogg scored two in the second inning. The Spartans led until the fifth inning, when Kellogg scored twice, to get a 4-3 win.

On Deck: Vs. St. Maries: Thursday, April 27, 4 p.m.

Vs. Kellogg: Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m.

At Bonners Ferry: Tuesday, May 2, 4 p.m.

“We came out hitting the ball,” Spartan coach Mark Schultz said. Arran Jeter got on base with a walk, Kody

Kuprinko drove him in with a triple.

Anthony Storro hit a double to drive in Kuprinko, then Hunter Hartwig hit a single to drive in Storro. Priest River was up 3-0.

‘Our offense needs to get better and that is what we will work on in practice.’

Mark Schultz

Priest River coach

“Unfortunately, our bats were quiet after that,” Schultz said.

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lady rangers: first place From Page 8a

top scorer for Timberlake boys’ was Chris Jenkins with a 53. The best scorer from Timberlake for girls was Shebee Hester with a 53.

Amy Flack turned in the best Priest River girls score, a 63, then Maggie Pankoke with a 65, Heather Pounds with 67, and Maddy Rusho at 69, and Mary Rantala with a 70.

“We also have Brittney Millward, Victoria Millward, and Beverly Landeros chasing closely behind,” says PRLHS golf coach Daniel Buttrey.

The Spartan boys and girls golf team beat Bonners Ferry on Saturday, April 22, at The Ranch Club. The Spartan boys won

golf: vs Timberlake

220 to 228 and the girls won 263 to 266.

“It was very close with new golfers on both teams,” says Buttrey.

Boys’ individual scores were Kody Salesky at 46, Dillion Yeoman, 48, Ben Zapfe with 54, and Tanner Cochrane, 72.

Girls’ individual scores were Amy Flack with 59, Maddy Rusho and Heather Pound both shot a 67, Lapeta Landeros at 70, and Victoria Millward, 72. Both boys’ and girls’ teams were missing two key golfers, but Priest River managed to stay competitive thanks to the other team golfer who stepped up to play.

The team travels to Kellogg High School for the Kellogg Dual Thursday, April 27 at 3:30 p.m.

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game 15-10 and the second game 19-8.

“We didn’t do too bad. It wasn’t a perfect game by far, (but we) kept our heads up,” Mondich said.

In the second game, Northport lost their pitcher. The other pitcher got tired, having to pitch two games.

“We weren’t able to hit hard because it was a little erratic,” Mondich said of Northport’s pitching. “We had some real strong innings. We had great pitchers,” he said of Chantry, Couch and Ellsworth.

Couch had a homerun in each game.

Ellen Huttle hit a double and triple. Ellsworth hit a triple. Chantry hit a double.

“I wasn’t unhappy,” Mondich said.

selkirk: two hits

track: inter-state meet

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RBI single in the 14-9 win.

In the second Northport game, Selkirk dominated, scoring early and often.

They were up 9-0 before Northport scored a run in the sixth inning.

Selkirk answered with two runs to close out the game 11-1. Brayden Taylor

hit two doubles for Selkirk, and Link and Bradley Sargent also doubled.

McAnerin pitched the first four innings, relieved

by Link in the fifth inning.

Selkirk hosted Cusick after deadline Tuesday.

They will play at ColumbiaInchelium Saturday, April 29, at noon and Columbia Tuesday, May 2, at 2 p.m.

tennis: another win From Page 8a

against her,” Newport coach Jocelyn Pearson said.

That changed Friday, when Lewis won in three sets 2-6, 6-4, 6-3.

“It was a two hour match and it was hard fought,” Pearson said. No. 2 girls singles player Lydia Jurgens also had a tough match, losing in two sets.

The No. 1 girls doubles team, Gay and Fleck, the No. 2 team, Zeason and Breanna Willis and the No. 3 doubles team, Laurel Behrend and Cierra Amende all lost in two sets.

The tennis teams were at home against Chewelah Tuesday, April 25. They will go to Medical Lake for matches Tuesday, May 2, at 4:30 p.m.

Newport had its own victories, despite missing four athletes for a band trip, and one out to injury, which resulted in a number of stand-ins for the relay teams. However, athletes stepped up to the challenge and maintained smooth exchanges in the relays, resulting in competitive track events. Rebecca Malcolm, Erica Moore, Tiara Hamberg and Mikayla Bridges taking second place in the 4 x 100 relay race with a time of 58.31.

Malcolm, Sonja Moore, Melaina Lenzi and Jamie Morrell also took second place in the 4 x 200 relay race with a time of 2:06.43. Mikayla Bridges made a school record by coming in 11th in the 100 meter with a time of 14.78. Tiara Hamberg placed first in the high jump with a school record of 4 feet, 10 inches. She also placed fifth in the discus event, throwing 82 feet and 2 inches.

Sonja Moore also broke a school record in pole vault, coming in

nings for Priest River, with seven strikeouts and a walk. Storro relieved him, striking out three in a little over an inning of work. Hartwig finished for Priest River, throwing two strikeouts.

Saturday, April 22, the Spartans hosted Bonners Ferry for a double header.

“We played five good innings in the first game, our defense was good and our pitching was good,” Schultz said.

Sophomore Caden Brennan came in a tough situation in the third inning and pitched well, Schultz said. Bon-

ners had a five run third inning. Priest River held them scoreless in the next inning, but couldn’t score themselves.

Bonners finished it with another run in the sixth inning.

“Offensively we need to hit the ball consistently, facing a team like Bonners and the way they can hit, you got to be able to hit with them as they are going to score runs,” Schultz said.

Schultz said the Spartans played pretty good defense in the second game, after getting into a seven run first inning hole. They held Bonners Ferry to single runs in the second third and fourth innings, while scoring one.

The Rangers were scheduled to host Cusick Tuesday, after The Miner went to press, barring a rain out. “That should be

‘We weren’t able to hit hard because it was a little erratic.’

Mike Mondich Selkirk Coach

a good game. I think Cusick’s a lot better than their record shows,” coach Mondich said. The Rangers travel to Columbia Tuesday, May 2, to play at 2 p.m.

second at over seven feet. Erika Moore secured first place in the long jump, reaching over 14 feet.

Rebecca Malcolm took second in the triple jump at a distance of 29 feet, 7 inches.

Newport’s boys saw Chris Rivard claim sixth place in the 800-meter race with a time of 2:14.47. Dalton Arrand placed fifth in the shot put, throwing 39 feet and 6 inches, and fifth place in discus, reaching over 118 feet.

“It was an outstanding meet for our track team on Saturday,” says Newport track and field coach Lindsay Hicks-Frazer.

The whole team worked hard.

The weather was fabulous, the mood was better - a great day for us.”

Last but not least, the Selkirk Rangers also made their mark, with Parker Jenkins coming in first in the boys’ 100 meter with a time of 12.14. Zayren Bubb laid claim to first place in the 200 meter with a time of 23.97, and took first in long

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jump, reaching over 20 feet. He went on to place first in long jump as well, with 41 feet.

The Rangers also won the 110-meter hurdles, with Justin Krabbenhoft finishing at 18.31.

Austin Robertson, Elias Hill, Steven Issakides and Parker Jenkins took the top spot in the 4 x 400 relay, finishing at 3:40.73. The same group came back to win second in the sprint medley relay with a time of 4:08.83. Issakides secured second place in the boys’ high jump with over five feet.

Selkirk and Cusick traveled to a Republic for a meet on Tuesday after deadline. The Rangers and the Panthers will go to Lind-Ritzville High School for the Undeberg Invite Saturday, April 29 at 11 a.m.

Newport will host their next meet on Wednesday, April 26 against Riverside and Colville at 3:30 p.m.

Priest Lake goes to Timberlake Friday, April 28 for the Timberlake Invitational at 2:30.

lady griz: lose three But Bonners came alive in the fifth inning with 11 runs.

Schultz says the team simply needs to hit better.

“Our offense needs to get better and that is what we will work on in practice,” he said. “This coming week is important for us.”

Priest River played Timberlake after the newspaper deadline Tuesday. They will be at home Thursday, April 27 for a game at 4 p.m. with St. Maries and at home again Saturday, April 29, for a doubleheader with Timberlake. Saturday’s action will start at 11 a.m. They will travel to Bonners Ferry for a game Tuesday, May 2.

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Freeman responded, however, with two runs in the first, 15 in the second and one in the third.

The second game was also called early, after four innings, when Freeman led 15-0.

The Scotties scored one run in in the first, four in the second, seven in the third and three in the fourth.

Crystal Miller hit a single for Newport.

The Grizzlies traveled to Lakeside Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Riverside Thursday, at 4:30 p.m., and then travel to Medical Lake Tuesday, May 2, to play at 4:30 p.m.

s p o rt s s c o r e b o a r d SOFTBALL Tuesday, April 18 Curlew 3, Cusick 2 Cusick (4-6, 2-6) 000 020 0 2 2 2 Curlew (5-3, 5-3) 000 200 1 3 4 0 Statistics: Allen and Reijonen; Baker and Fanning. W-Baker. L-Allen. 2B-Cusick: Hardie. 3B-Curlew: Fanning.

Curlew 12, Cusick 11 Cusick (4-6, 2-6) 401 112 2 11 9 3 Curlew (5-3, 5-3) 300 412 2 12 5 2 Statistics: Hardie, Allen (4) and Reijonen; Ringstad, Fannning (4), Baker (7) and Fanning, Goree (4). W-Baker.

L-Allen. 2B-Cusick: Sage, Cupp. Curlew: Fanning. 3B-Curlew: Scriber.

Wednesday, April 19 Selkirk 15, Northport 10 Northport (5-7, 3-7) 334 000 0 10 7 4 Selkirk (6-4, 5-1) 634 200 x 15 11 2 Statistics: Young, Baribault (4) and Stark; Chantry, Couch (4) and Elsworth.

W-Couch. L-Young. 2B-Nor thpor t, Baribault; Selkirk, Huttle. 3B-Selkirk, Elsworth, Huttle. HR-Northport, Baribault; Selkirk, Couch.

Selkirk 19, Northport 8 Northport (5-7, 3-7) 300 50 8 4 4 Selkirk (6-4, 5-1) 462 43 19 6 3

Statistics: Baribault, Stark (4) and Stark, Baribault (4); Chantry, Couch (4) and Elsworth. W-Chantry. L-Baribault.

HITS: 2B-Northport, Baribault; Selkirk, Chantry. HR-Selkirk, Couch.

Deer Park 22, Newport 7 Deer Park (9-4, 6-1) 22 14 5 Newport (0-8, 0-8) 7 9 7 Statistics: M. Erickson and Coy; Anderson, Polensky (3), Anderson (4).

W-M. Erickson. L-Anderson. HITS: Deer Park- Butler, M. Erickson 3, O. Erickson 2, Hodgson, Lane 2, Coy, Stockman 3, Paulson, Birdman. Newport- Miller, Pillers, Klineline, Anderson, Bronkhurst, Walker 3, Polensky. 2B-Stockman. HRLane; Klineline.

Friday, April 21 Freeman 18, Newport 3 Newport (0-8, 0-8) 210 3 4 1 Freeman (3-5, 3-5) 2(15)1 18 5 1

ACH 2, Selkirk 1 Selkirk (6-4, 5-1) 100 000 0 1 1 1 Almira/Coulee-Hartline (7-3, 6-2) 100 100 x 2 6 0 Statistics: Chantry and Ellsworth; Bradshaw and Pierce. W-Bradshaw.

L-Chantry. HITS: 3B-ACH, Pierce.

Selkirk 4, ACH 0 Selkirk (6-4, 5-1) 100 003 0 4 8 1 Almira/Coulee-Hartline (7-3, 6-2) 000 000 x 0 4 2 Statistics: Couch and Ellsworth; Bradshaw, Boutain (7) and Pierce.

W-Couch. L-Bradshaw. HITS: 2B-Selkirk, Ellsworth. 3B-Selkirk, Couch. ACH, Isaak.

BASEBALL

Statistics: Polensky, Holloway (2) and Miller; Sheard and Parisotto. W-Sheard.

L-Polensky. HITS: Newport-Miller, Pillers, Klineline, Polensky. Freeman-Brock 2, Nees, Schock, Schultes. 2B-Miller, Brock.

Tuesday, April 18 Cusick 11 Curlew 7 Cusick (6-2, 6-2) 310 430 0 11 7 5 Curlew (2-11, 2-9) 210 300 1 7 5 2

Freeman 15, Newport 0 Newport (0-8, 0-8) 000 0 0 1 4 Freeman (3-5, 3-5) 147 3 15 8 0

S h a n h o l t z e r, H e n d e r s h o t t ( 3 ) and Pierre; Makita, Wright (5) and Hillderbrandt. W-Hendershott. L-Makita.

2B-Shanholtzer (Cus), Mumford (Cur), Wright (Cur).

Statistics: Holloway, Polensky (3) and Miller; Sheard and Parisotto, Davis (3). W-Sheard. L-Holloway. HITS: Newport-Miller. Freeman-Brock, Johnson 2, Parisotto, Neese, Hansen, Bliesner, Schultes. 3B-Hansen. HR-Johnson.

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Cusick 7 Curlew 1 Cusick (6-2, 6-2) 201 103 0 7 8 0 Curlew (2-11, 2-9) 001 000 0 1 4 1 Hardie and Shanholtzer; Mumford, Wright (5) and Hillderbrandt. W-Hardie.

L- M u m f o r d . 2 B - H a n s o n 2 ( C u s ) , Shanholtzer (Cus), Hardie (Cus).

Wednesday, April 19 Selkirk 14 Northport 9 Northport (5-9, 5-7) 120 031 2 9 7 2 Selkirk (7-6, 6-4) 002 642 x 14 11 4 Gilmore, K.Middlesworth (5) and Young; Petrich, Zimmerman (3) and McAnerin. W-Zimmerman. L-Gilmore.

HITS: 2B-Northport, Baribault, Young; Selkirk, McAnerin, T.Taylor, Avey. HRSelkirk, Petrich.

Selkirk 11 Northport 1 Northport (5-9, 5-7) 000 001 1 4 1 Selkirk (7-6, 6-4) 422 102 11 6 1 A.Middleswor th, Baribault (3), Young (4) and Young, K.Middlesworth (4); McAnerin, Link (5) and Couch.

W - M c A n e r i n . L- A . M i d d l e s w o r t h .

2B-Selkirk, Link, Sargent, B.Taylor 2.

Newport 13 Riverside 3 Newport (3-5, 3-5) 13 8 2 Riverside (1-8, 1-7) 3 5 3 Peterson, Madison (4) and Reyes; Tretamier and Tucker. W-Peterson.

L-Tretamier. HITS: Visitors-Kirkwood 3, Madison 2, Leslie, Weber, Waterman.

Home-Pratt, Wilson, Tucker, C. Bogetti, Coucham. 2B-Kirkwood, Madison, Leslie.

Freeman 13 Newport 1 Freeman (11-2, 8-0) 13 11 2 Newport (3-5, 3-5) 1 2 3

Coumont, Phelan (4) and Curnow; Kirkwood, Waterman (3) and Reyes.

W-Coumont. L-Kirkwood. HITS: VisitorsParisotto 3, Cottrell 2, Rooney, Kent, Viles, Phelan 2, Curnow. Home-Reyes, Leslie.

2B-Parisotto, Cottrell, Viles. 3B-Phelan.

Friday, April 21 Deer Park 9 Newport 4 Deer Park (8-2, 6-2) 230 202 0 9 8 1 Newport (3-5, 3-5) 400 000 0 4 2 5 Dean and Wisinger; Peterson, Smith (7) and Reyes. W-Dean. L-Peterson.

HITS: Deer Park-Bird 2, Tobeck, Moore, Ruygrok, Countryman, Wisinger. NewportKirkwood, Houck. 2B-Moore. HR- Bird

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Distracted driving: The human cost of using a phone while driving

By Grace Swanson WNPA Olympia News Bureau

OLYMPIA — Twentythree-year-old Cody Meyer loved hiking at Wallace Falls in Gold Bar, Wash., and lighting off fireworks on the Fourth of July. He spent time playing video games with his father and brother and hanging out with his girlfriend, Nicole.

Arlington-resident Tina Meyer, describes her son, Cody, as her best friend.

“The one thing that a lot of people don’t get with their boys is affection as they get older,” Tina said.

“Cody was the type of man who would always give me a kiss on the lips.”

Cody was working as a construction flagger on Cedar Grove Road near Issaquah on Dec. 15, 2015, when a jeep estimated travelling at 40 mph struck him. The driver, Andrew Richwine, had glanced down at his phone.

Legislation proposed this session — SB 5289 and HB 1371 — would prohibit drivers from using their cell phones while driving.

Distracted driving occurs when the driver engages in activities that hinder his or her ability to safely operate a motor vehicle on a highway. Both bills passed their respective house of origin.

SB 5289 was passed by both the House and the Senate last week. Next, Gov. Inslee will determine whether to veto or sign the bill into law.

Meyer was rushed to Harborview Hospital in Seattle on that December date with a traumatic brain injury, a torn kidney, bruising on his lungs, and a broken leg.

As his mother entered the hospital, she was already making plans to build a ramp in the house to help Cody move around more easily in a wheelchair.

“I wasn’t accepting what I was seeing, as bad as it was,” Tina Meyer said. “I was already making the plans to get him home to take care of him.”

Tina Meyer visited Cody at the hospital each day.

She arrived at seven in the morning and began taking care of her son. Everyday, Cody’s family and the Harborview staff looked for purposeful movement.

Twenty days after Cody arrived at the hospital, he puckered up his lips to give his mother a kiss — his first purposeful movement.

Cody was transferred to Kindred Hospital in Seattle in January 2016, to continue his recovery.

He was unable to speak, but could communicate through movements such as thumbs up and thumbs down signs. One day, he flipped off his aunt after she played Taylor Swift’s song “Shake it Off” and grabbed Cody’s hands and started dancing with him.

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By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

IONE – Emergency funds and inclusion in the emergency medical service district were some of the topics discussed at the April 5 Ione Town Council meeting.

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2017-1 for inclusion in the emergency medical service district through Pend Oreille County. According to Pend Oreille County Commissioner Steve Kiss, who attended the meeting, all north county towns except Metaline Falls have accepted inclusion into the district.

At the time of the meeting, Kiss said the Metaline Falls council wanted to read the resolution first and vote on it at their next council meeting.

Council also approved Ordinance 590 for emergency funds to the 2017 budget for underestimated appropriations in park reserve, airport reserve and fire reserve funds.

This includes cleaning streets and filing potholes in town streets as weather permits. Mayor Charles Spears stated the Town has approximately $1 million in unfunded projects including water line extension and biosolid treatment.

In Ione Airport news, council member John Redinger said he would delay the bicycle project until funding allows it.

The project would provide rental bicycles for travelers flying in to the Ione Airport and lend itself to tourism, according got Redinger.

Council member Ken

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Timmreck stated with the Pend Oreille River so low it would be a good time to repair the boat ramp.

Mayor Charles Spears confirmed the work has been completed.

The Harvey Creek Bridge replacement has been extended to next year, Kiss told the council.

The County has applied for a grant for the Cedar Creek bridge replacement.

Resident Kathy Hershey asked about land for a community garden.

Council stated the Town does not have land available. She also asked about a place for a craft fair and the town park was recommended.

“That was his character, he was a screwball,” said Tina. “For him to turn around and flip my sister off like that, it was him.”

Tina Meyer said her son was there mentally, but was struggling physically.

He had been diabetic since childhood, so his broken leg wouldn’t heal.

On May 23, 2016, his brother’s birthday, Cody was transferred to Josephine Sunset Rehabilitation Center in Stanwood.

The next day Cody suffered a massive heart attack due

to complications from his accident. He was rushed to Everett’s Providence Hospital where he died.

On Apr. 12, the House passed an amended SB 5289, sponsored by Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, which would prohibit drivers from using a portable electronic device while driving. This includes using fingers to read, view, browse, save, retrieve messages, or watch videos.

Holding a mobile device in one or two hands would also be banned.

Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, rose in opposition to the bill during the House floor debate because, he said, the legislation goes too far.

“If there’s not some other infraction that’s going on or some sign that they’ve actually been distracted by having that [a phone] in their hand, I don’t think they should be pulled over,” he said. He believes it would be more reasonable to classify holding a phone See driving, 12A

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while driving as a secondary offense or infraction.

Officers now can only stop motorists for primary traffic infractions. An officer can only pull a driver over for a secondary traffic infraction when the driver

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Rep. Bob McCaslin, RSpokane Valley, also voted to oppose the bill. He said during the April 12 House floor debate that he’s afraid SB 5289 would target lower income populations who may not be able to

afford vehicles that sync up with portable electronic devices and provide handsfree use of cell phones.

Rep. Steve Kirby, D-Tacoma, voted in favor of the bill. He explained during the House debate that distracted drivers sometimes hold up traffic.

“We do so many things down here to try and fix traffic congestion and to keep people moving and these folks [distracted drivers] are just a menace and we need to do something to get their attention,” he said.

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SB 5289 struggled Tuesday and Wednesday this week before finally gaining Senate approval after it had earlier rejected House amendments. Finally, Wednesday the House withdrew its major amendments, approving the bill on a 61-36 vote. The Senate gave its final support on a 39-10 vote late Wednesday.

The measure now heads to the governor for his signature. If signed, it takes effect Jan. 1, 2019.

An amendment adopted April 12 specified insurance companies would be notified if drivers received two or more fines for using an electronic device within five years. That section of the bill was redacted before final passage, which means that drivers’ insurance companies will not be notified of distracted driving infractions.

A companion bill, HB 1371 sponsored by Jessyn Farrell, D-Seattle, passed the House, but failed to gain Senate consideration this session.

Distracted driving affected Senator Rivers personally. She’s prime-sponsor of SB 5289.

A distracted motorist had struck her husband’s car.

He didn’t suffer injuries, but the car had extensive damage.

During her frequent drives between the Capitol in Olympia and her home in La Center, north of Vancouver, Wash., Rivers says she often observes cars weaving, which she associates with someone using a cell phone.

“You would think people would realize they are driving a two-ton vehicle that could cause a lot of damage,” she said. “My hope is that SB 5289 will cause people to wake up and become accountable not only to themselves but to others.”

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission reports that one in 10 people are distracted while driving on the roads in this state. Seventy percent of observed distracted drivers were using cell phones.

If SB 5289 becomes law, a base fine of $48 and a total fine of $136 could be applied the first time someone is pulled over for using a portable electronic device when driving.

Drivers who are caught using a portable electronic device a second time would receive a base fine of $96 and a total fine of up to $235.

The base penalties would go to the Distracted Driving Prevention account, which would fund programs geared toward reducing distracted driving.

Today, driving laws state that bringing a phone to the ear to make a call, or sending, reading, or writing a text message, are primary traffic infractions.

They are not criminal acts.

However, current driving laws don’t prohibit other forms of digital communications, such as Facebook, Snapchat, or Instagram.

SB 5289 also includes a $100 fine for other forms of distracted driving including activities such as eating, putting on makeup, or attending to children or pets.

Exceptions are made if a driver is contacting emergency services with a portable electronic device, a transit employee is using the radio system to contact the dispatch center, a commercial driver’s use of an electronic device is in the scope of employment and complies with federal law, or the driver is operating

an authorized emergency vehicle.

During his 29 years in law enforcement at Puyallup Police Department, Bob Thompson pulled over thousands of drivers. He estimates that a couple thousand of those times were related to cell phone use.

He continues to notice drivers on their phones during his commute to his job as the Statewide Law Enforcement Liaison for the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) in Olympia. Recently, he witnessed a woman yelling at a video chat while driving under the speed limit.

“The amount of cell phones in the hands of drivers is unreal,” he said.

During his time as a police officer Thompson couldn’t cite drivers if they were doing something on their phone other than calling or texting. He is hopeful the possibility of receiving a ticket will deter people from using their phones while driving.

“We want to save lives, we want people to make better decisions,” he said.

“The first better decision people can make is putting the phone down.”

A study conducted by the Washington State Board of Health reported that SB 5289 would decrease distracted driving. Evidence suggests that decreased distracted driving would result in improved health outcomes, especially for young drivers. People aged 16-29 are more likely to be distracted when driving.

Tina Meyer is an advocate for the education of distracted driving in her son’s honor. She testified in favor of SB 5289.

“I know Cody would have wanted me to help create change because of what happened with him,” she said. “Sitting back and doing nothing is not something I’m very well known for and so I have to do something to create change.”

Tina and her husband requested that Andrew Richwine, the distracted driver who caused their son’s death and was convicted, should not go to prison. They didn’t want Richwine to be away from his two young children.

At a trial Apr. 7 in King County Superior Court, Richwine was sentenced to six months of work release, which means he can look after his children at his home during the day and then return to jail at night.

He was also sentenced to 240 hours of community service and will lose his driver’s license for two years. In March, he pleaded guilty to felony vehicular homicide.

Although Meyer wants the distracted driving laws to be stricter than the language in SB 5289, she believes the bill is a large step in the right direction.

She says that distracted driving affects the whole nation and says national limits should be imposed.

Currently there is no national law prohibiting distracted driving.

“It only takes one time of someone leaving their lane while playing with their phone to cause the death of another,” 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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Keep the connection One of the hardest parts about returning to work is leaving your baby,

and that’s expected. Don’t be shy about asking your caregiver to send updates once or twice a day with texts and pictures for peace of mind. One way to help ease the stress of being back at work is to visually see that your baby is doing well with the new routine.

Purchase pumping essentials While pumping at work can be challenging, having the right accessories can make it easier and even extend the time you spend pumping and breastfeeding. Although many moms returning to work stress about finding a private location to pump and the time to do it, a discreet pumping accessory, such as NUK Simply Natural Freemie Collection Cups, allows you to pump hands-free with your shirt on – even in your cubicle. Compatible with leading double electric breast pumps, you can pump on your own terms. The collection cups also help easily transfer milk into storage containers or storage bags to bring home. A supply of absorbent nursing pads is also a handy essential to keep with your breast pump to help you stay dry throughout the day.

Working mothers have a handful of challenges to face, but planning ahead and following these tips can help ensure the transition is as smooth as possible.

Smell your way to a better mood Though often taken for granted, smell is a powerful sense, especially when a gentle scent can instantly transport your mind to another time and place. From retrieving pleasant memories to boosting your mood, your sense of smell plays an important role in your overall well-being.

The scents you detect are actually tiny molecules that interact with sensory centers in your brain to elicit responses, such as happiness, relaxation or stimulation. For centuries, smell has been associated with healing practices. Today, the restorative and uplifting benefits of smell can be found throughout everyday life. Next time you’re feeling down or need to

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The donation of books was made by The Molina Foundation, a national nonprofit organization based in Long beach, Calif., as part of its Share-a-Story literacy campaign taking place this spring across the country. Share-a-story is The Molina Foundation’s initiative to highlight the importance of literacy for children and families. The campaign is designed to coincide with the nationwide annual celebrations of Children’s Day/ Book Day, an initiative of the American Library Association to encourage storytelling and book reading. The celebrations culminate yearly on April

30, although the Foundation will celebrate the next day, May 1.

“We are extremely excited to offer these books to the children we serve in our clinic and know the donation will make a positive impact on families in our region,” said Jenny Smith, Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation Director. “We can’t wait to see the smiles the new books will bring!”

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dren may come to Newport Health Center to pick up their free book. From 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Foundation staff and volunteers will hand out the books and a healthy snack to all children who visit. Books remaining after the event will be in the Children’s Literacy Corner of Newport Health Center. For more information, contact the NHHS Foundation Office at (509)447-2441, ext. 4373.

Managing COPD during allergy season For many people, spring allergy season is a nuisance. But for individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, it can be serious.

COPD is a term used to describe progressive lung diseases that cause air-flow blockages and breathing problems.

Symptoms of COPD can include a persistent cough, a cough with mu-

cus, shortness of breath, and wheezing.

For individuals who live with both COPD and allergies, these symptoms may worsen during allergy season. A 2012 study by Johns Hopkins Allergy and Asthma Center showed that people who had COPD and seasonal allergies suffered worsened respiratory symptoms such as coughing and wheezing,

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“Although some of the symptoms of allergies and COPD can be similar, they are very different diseases and should be treated as such,” says Dr. Kevin Strait, Medical Director of Northern Idaho Advanced Care Hospital.

Allergy symptoms occur when a person’s immune system reacts to pollen or other allergens that have been inhaled.

The immune system produces histamines, which can cause allergy symptoms by stimulating nerves, glands and blood vessels in the upper and lower respiratory tracts and increasing swelling and secretions. Swelling and secretions can limit the airway, and cause coughing and mucus production. This can lead to COPD exacerbations or episodes where symptoms become worse than See COPD, 6B

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Your entire body, including your heart, brain and muscles, depends on healthy blood flow to help you feel and perform your best. Taking steps to promote healthy blood flow is particularly important as you age, and the arrival of spring and summer often provides the inspiration needed to pick up healthier habits. Focusing specifically on a healthy circulatory system for a healthier heart can be a smart initiative and a simple first step.

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Get enough sleep Getting sufficient, quality sleep can help reduce stress, positively impact your metabolism and improve your body’s overall function, thereby reducing the demands on your heart. Most doctors recommend 6-8 hours each night for adults. To achieve the recommended amount of sleep, aim for a consistent bed-

time each night. If necessary, create a routine that allows you to unwind, such as meditating or reading a book to clear your mind.

Eliminate unnecessary light and noise, including leaving the TV or your cellphone on overnight.

Avoid alcohol and stimulants such as caffeine before bedtime.

If your partner’s snoring keeps you awake, have him or her get checked for common breathing and sleep disorders.

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Few things are as much fun as splashing around at the beach or in a backyard pool, but not every child is confident about taking the plunge.

“For some children, the idea of getting in the water and trying to swim can be a bit frightening,” says K.J. Hales, author of It’s Hard to Swim, the second and most recent addition to the Life’s Little Lessons by Ellie the Wienerdog educational picture book series (www.ellietheweinerdog.com).

“But with the proper positive reinforcement, they can overcome their fears and discover just how much fun swimming can be.”

May is National Water Safety Month, a good time for parents to consider teaching their children how to swim. The American Academy of Pediatrics supports swimming lessons for most children 4 years and older. Water safety classes can also reduce the risk of drowning in younger children, the pediatrics group reports, but advises that because children develop at different rates, not all will be ready to swim at the same age.

Hales, who offers teachers’ guides and educational activities to go along with the lessons in her books, says she chose swimming as one of Ellie the Wienerdog’s adventures because it’s a valuable skill that all children should learn.

“Most children are around water in some form, whether it’s a pool, a river,

adult should be focused on the child and not distracted by other activities.

Bath seats cannot substitute for adult supervision.

• If children are in out-of-home child care, ask about exposure to water and the ratio of adults to children.

• If you have a pool, install a foursided fence that is at least 4-feet high to limit access to the pool. The fence should be hard to climb (not chainlink) and have a self-latching, selfclosing gate. Families may consider pool alarms and rigid pool covers as additional layers of protection, but neither can take the place of a fence.

• Parents, caregivers and pool owners should learn CPR. • Do not use air-filled swimming aids (such as inflatable arm bands) in place of life jackets. They can deflate and are not designed to keep swimmers safe.

• All children should wear a life jacket when riding in a boat. Small children and non-swimmers should also wear one at water’s edge, such as on a river bank or pier.

“When Ellie finally swims, she realizes that learning something new is wonderful and if you give it a try, you can do anything you wish,” Hales says. “This is a lesson I hope all children will take to heart, not only when learning to swim, but also when facing any challenge that comes their way.”

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The Pediatric Academy cites several water-safety tips for parents, including: • Never – even for a moment – leave small children alone or in the care of another young child while in bathtubs, pools, spas or wading pools, or near irrigation ditches or standing water.

• Empty water from buckets and other containers immediately after use.

• To prevent drowning in toilets, young children should not be left alone in the bathroom.

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Exercise regularly Feeling more energetic and maintaining a healthy weight are important reasons to make exercising regularly one of your top priorities. Exercise not only helps burn pesky extra calories, it gives your circulatory system – including your heart – a workout and keeps muscles in good condition. Regular exercise also releases feel-good endorphins that help boost your mood and energy.

Dietary patterns matter When taking aim at developing healthier habits, placing importance on the foods you use to fuel your body is key. Dietary guidelines from the American Heart Association recommend a healthy dietary pattern focused on nutrient-dense foods, such as a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, nuts and skinless poultry and fish.

Another healthy option to consider adding to your diet is cocoa flavanols, which are the beneficial plant-based nutrients (phytonutrients) found naturally in cocoa that work with your body to maintain healthy levels of nitric oxide, which helps maintain the healthy flow of oxygen and nutrients to all parts of your body. Numerous studies have demonstrated that cocoa flavanols promote healthy blood flow* – and supporting healthy blood flow is essential to helping you maintain who you are for years to come.

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Out with bad habits Some of the most important steps you can take toward healthier living are the habits you stop.

For example, both smoking and excessive alcohol consumption increase the risk of multiple health conditions. An important part of your heart health is avoiding smoking altogether or to begin taking steps to quit; and while you don’t have to give up alcohol entirely, only consume it in moderation.

By committing to keeping a regular sleep schedule, regular exercise, a balanced diet and ditching bad habits, you can help support not only your heart, but overall health.

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usual and persist for several days.

“In short, allergies combined with COPD produce a double attack on an individual’s respiratory system,” Strait says, “and any extra condition that makes breathing more difficult for an individual with COPD can be concerning.”

Because of this, Strait says that the best defense may be a good offense for individuals with both allergies and COPD. “Talk to your doctor,” he says.

“Your physician can help you develop a plan to limit the effects of spring allergens on your COPD so you can experience a higher quality of life.”

In addition, Strait also suggests making lifestyle adjustments to help avoid triggers that can worsen symptoms. These include: • Limit or avoid going outside when pollen count is the highest, usually from 5-10 a.m. or when it’s excessively dry and hot. Often local weather channels will provide pollen counts. Also, the weather channel (weather.com) provides local allergy trackers.

• Change your clothes after being outside so that pollen isn’t transferred into your house.

• Keep your windows closed when pollen counts are high.

• Wear a mask when doing yard work.

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b r i e f ly Area students on EWU Deans’ List

CHENEY - A number of area students were recognized for their academic achievements winter quarter by being named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University. Those recognized for achieving a 3.5 grade point average or better included Tyson Shanholtzer and Jacob Tesdahl from Cusick; Melyssa Carlson, Nikolas Graham, Kelcey Hanson, Nathalie Hostutler, Courtney Johnson, Taylor Lewis, Ryan Rapp, Tiara Siek and Julia Vetsch from Newport and Jessika Reiber and Lorianne Storms from Ione.

Herb classes in May NEWPORT – Local herbalist Lois Robertson is offering a new series of classes at CREATE at 900 W. Fourth, in Newport, on Saturdays during the month of May. May 6 will focus on “Common kitchen culinary cures.” These include medicines that can be made from common herbs. Participants will make and take a garlic/ herb oil. May 13 the class will take a field trip to the Spokane Herb Faire.

There is no charge for the faire, but donations will be accepted. May 20 the topic is “Eat Your Wild Weeds” and students will make a nettle pesto. These early “weeds” can be used for their healing properties. The May 27 class is “Spring Cleaning for Your Body and Soul,” students will learn how to clear and cleanse winter blues.

Herb bath salts and bath bags will be made.

All classes except the Herb Faire are $35 and require preregistration.

All supplies and materials are included in this fee.

Pay by mail or credit card by phone.

Mail payments to Lois Robertson, PO Box 629, Newport, WA 99156, or call 509-671-0515.

Spirit Week bolsters the arts at Newport High School NEWPORT - Newport High School is hosting a new spirit week, called Humanities Week, May 1 through May 5. It is a week dedicated to music, art, writing/poetry and theater. Tuesday May 2, Newport high School Track and Field is hosting a spaghetti feed at 5 p.m. Cost is $2 a plate for 12 and up. At 6 p.m. workshops will be held for creative writing/poetry, theater, art and music.

May 4, starting at 6 p.m., there will be a talent show and an art gallery. The art gallery will be showing off what NHS students are doing in school. The public is invited to attend all of these events.

Happy Agers pancake feed May 19 PRIEST RIVER –The Priest River Lionesses are starting a new event, a pancake feed called Flipping Flapjacks for Seniors.

Their first event will take place Friday, May 19, at the Frank Chapin Senior Center at 339 W. Jackson Avenue, just off Fourth Street, in Priest River.

The Lionesses ask that people RSVP by May 12 so they know how much to make. Call Lorraine at 208 448-4142.

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Actresses don poodle skirts for one of the many musical numbers in ‘Nifty Fifities.’

‘Nifty Fifties’ opens this Friday SACHEEN LAKE – “The Nifty Fifties: A Musical Comedy Tribute to the 1950s” will be presented April 27-29 and May 4-6 at the Circle Moon Theatre at 3642 N. Highway 211.

“Nifty” is a production of the Mountain Harmony Show Choir, directed

by Dee Ann Boydston and Nina Pletsch, and consisting of talented young people from Newport and Priest River.

The cast sings and dances their way

right into the nostalgic 50s, complete with a soda fountain and juke box.

People can enjoy a dinner and show for $25 or the show only for $12.

Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the show at 7:30 p.m.

The Sunday, May 6 performance will be an afternoon show, with no dinner offered.

Find out more online at www. northwoodsperformingarts.com or call 208-448-1294.

Free play at Pine Ridge Community Church NEWPORT – “The Lamb,” a contemporary drama portraying how Jesus Christ’s sacrifice changed a little girl’s life, will be at Pine Ridge

Community Church Sunday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend. The church is located at 1428 W. 1st Street in Newport.

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McManus in Love comes to Newport NEWPORT - In the spirit of Who Let the Girls Out weekend, “McManus in Love,” a one-man comedy written by nationally renowned humor writer Patrick F. McManus, and starring, Tim Behrens, comes to the Pend Oreille Playhouse Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20. The doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Drinks, including Shannon Faye wine or Top Frog beer is available for purchase before the show. On Saturday, the doors will open at 6 p.m., so shoppers taking part in Who Let the Girls Out are welcome to come on in and sit after a hard day of shopping.

“McManus in Love” follows the antics of the young Pat and his pal Crazy Eddie Muldoon, as they discover their fear of the dark is child’s play compared to their fear of girls.

But something keeps them wondering about love, romance, marriage and what is this thing called dating anyway? Over the course of the evening, they discover why the first date warps one’s personality forever.

Actor Tim Behrens portrays the one-man cast of 15 characters, including a bat, a bear, a bicycle, and an even stranger assortment of humans. “Love” is one in a repertoire of five McManus Comedies that have toured 23 states and Canada.

Purchase tickets online at www.pendoreilleplayers.org or at the Playhouse Thursdays and Fridays from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Seating is limited.

Concert at Create Friday NEWPORT – Heidi Muller and Bob Webb will perform 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 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

we e k ah ead 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 509-447-0775.

a.m. to 3 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon Priest River Senior Center

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

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

Pend Oreille County Search and Rescue: 7 p.m. - Newport Health Center Basement

Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, Call Jan 208-946-6131

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

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

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

Saturday, April 29

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 s

Thursday, April 27 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

Pend Oreille County Master Gardener Plant Sale: 9 a.m. Stratton Elementary 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

Sunday, April 30 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, May 1 Bonner County Homeschool Group: 2:30 p.m.

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

Tuesday, May 2

Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

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

Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church

Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Friday, April 28 Books Out Back: 11

Kaniksu Lodge 97: 6 p.m.

- 111 Main St., Priest River

Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library

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

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

6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport

Soroptimist International of Newport Business Meeting: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and

Wednesday, May 3 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.

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

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

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

Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Computer Basics for Adults: 10 a.m. to Noon Newport Library Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Pend Oreille Rock and Gem Club: 6 p.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River Calispel Post 217: 6 p.m. American Legion in Cusick BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m.

- Blanchard Community Center

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

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

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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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2017107 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00009-8 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS

(RCW 11.40.030) Estate of ROSE A. LATHROM, Deceased.

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

Date of First Publication of this Notice: April 12, 2017 Derrick Bemis, Administrator ELTC Law Group, PLLC Denise M. Stewart, Attorney PO Box 301 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

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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, and May 3, 2017(12-3) __________________________ 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.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY You too can Advertise Weekly for only $9.00 Call 447-2433 ATTORNEYS Estate & Long Term Care Law Group Wills, Trusts, Probate, Medicaid, Business 418 W. 3rd Street, Newport, WA (509) 447-3242

CHIROPRACTIC Camas Center Medical & Dental Services Ryan Leisy, DC - (509) 447-7111 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119

COUNSELING Pend Oreille County Counseling Services Substance Abuse Treatment/Prevention/Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Offices in Newport & Metaline Falls (509) 447-5651

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PODIATRIST -- FOOT SPECIALIST Dr. Brent A. Clark

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Continued from 9B 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 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

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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) _________________________ 2 0 1 7 11 7 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille Conservation District will be holding a special meeting on Thursday, April 27th, 2017 to review several business items and the March 2017 treasurer’s report The Meeting will be begin at 2:00 pm and will be held at the Pend Oreille Public Utility District building located at 130 N Washington Ave, Newport, WA 99156. The public is encouraged to attend. All questions, comments, and reasonable accommodation requests should be directed to district manager David Marcell, (509)4471155 -or- davidm@pocd.org.

David Marcell POCD District Manager

Published in The Newport Miner April 26, 2017.(13) _________________________ 2 0 1 7 11 8 PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL B anking S ervices Pend Oreille Public Utility District The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County (the District), is requesting proposals to obtain a primary banking relationship with a qualified banking institution. The following banking services will be required: Checking accounts, online banking services, electronic funds transfer, payroll direct deposit, merchant services, autopayment of utility accounts, investment safekeeping services, banking supplies & other services, interim financing, and miscellaneous other services.

The selected provider will enter into an Agreement for Services. Interested parties may obtain a complete Request for Proposals by contacting the District’s Contracts Administrator at (509) 447-9345.

All proposals must be received no later than 2:30 p.m., May 10, 2017.

Please send proposals to:

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Continued from 10B Pend Oreille County Public Utility District P.O. Box 190 130 N. Washington Newport, WA 99156 ATTN: Treasurer Women’s, minority, and small business enterprises are encouraged to apply. The District is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Published in The Newport Miner April 26, 2017.(13) __________________________ 2 0 1 7 11 9 PUBLIC NOTICE SALE OF TIMBER B U F FA L O L O G G I N G U N I T KALISPEL INDIAN R E S E R VAT I O N Sealed bids in duplicate, on forms provided therefore, available from Kalispel Tribal Forestry, marked outside “Proposal for Timber, Buffalo Logging Unit”, will be received until 1:00 P.M. Local Time on May 8, 2017 at the Kalispel Tribal Forestry Office. Bids will be opened at the Kalispel Tribal Forestry Office, Camas Center, Usk, WA. For sale is a tract of timber within the Kalispel Indian Reservation described as the Buffalo Logging Unit. The sale is located in portions of Sections 29 & 32 of Township 33 North, Range 44 West of Willamette Meridian, Pend Oreille County, Washington.

Approximately 81 acres will be logged with an estimated volume of 269,458 board feet of sawlogs all species and 150 tons of pulp and other products designated for harvest. The minimum acceptable bids per MBF and estimated volumes are: 32,504 BF Douglas-fir/western larch sawlogs at $175.00/MBF 4,010 BF ponderosa pine sawlogs 5.5”-10.5” at $73.38/MBF 169,991 BF ponderosa pine sawlogs 10.6+” at $90.56/MBF 62,953 BF grand fir/other species sawlogs at $165.00/MBF 150 tons all species pulp and other products at $5.00/ton Each bidder must state the price per thousand board feet, Scribner Decimal “C” Log Rule (or per ton for pulp and other), which will be paid for timber cut and scaled.

Pile Burning will be completed by Kalispel Natural Resources. This cost totals $2,695, and because they are included in the appraisal, this cost will be the responsibility of the purchaser. The purchaser will make one payment of $2,695, payable to; “KALISPEL TRIBE OF INDIANS, PILE BURNING”. This payment will be due the last day of the month after starting the timber sale.

A Bid Deposit in the form of a cashier’s check payable to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in the amount of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($5,000) must accompany each sealed bid. The deposit of the apparent high bidder and of

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

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

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others who submit written requests to have their bids considered for acceptance will be retained pending acceptance or rejection of bids. All other deposits will be returned following the completion of the bidding.

The bid deposit of the successful bidder will become the performance bond that will be retained if the bidder fails to execute the contract. An acceptable performance bond will be in the form of a cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or other form acceptable to the Approving Officer. The performance bond will be returned up full execution of the contract.

The right to waive technical defects and to reject any or all bids is reserved. Before bids are submitted, full information concerning the timber, conditions of the sale, use of Irrevocable Letters of Credit, and submission of bids should be obtained from Bob Gilrein at Kalispel Tribal Forestry, P. O. Box 39, Usk, Washington 99180 or by phone at (509) 447-7426.

Published in The Newport Miner April 26 and May 3, 2017.(13-2) _________________________ 2017121 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N F O R K I N G COUNTY NO. 17-4-02547-7 SEA P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O C R E D I T O R S ( R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 4 0 ) In re the Estate of: WILLIAM EARL GALBRAITH, Deceased. haley d. galbraith, the Personal Representative (PR), has been appointed as PR of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent that arose before the Decedent’s death 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 PR or the PR’s attorney(s) 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) 30 days after the PR served or mailed the Notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c): or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 or RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication of Notice to Creditors: April 26, 2017 Personal Representative: Haley D. Galbraith Attorney for the Personal Representative: Lora L. Brown, WSBA No. 20905 LAW OFFICES OF LORA L. BROWN Address for Mailing or Service: Lora L. Brown LAW OFFICES OF LORA L. BROWN 1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3000 Seattle, Washington 98101 Court of probate proceedings: King County Superior Court Probate cause number: 17-4-025477 SEA Published in The Newport Miner April 26, May 3 and 10, 2017.(13-3) __________________________ 2017123 PUBLIC NOTICE I N V I TAT I O N F O R C O M P E T I T I V E SEALED BIDS Competitive Sealed Bids will be opened in public by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians on June 2, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Natural Resources Department, 1981 LeClerc Road, Usk, WA 99180 for the following project: Goose Creek GRS-Integrated Bridge System Located on 29-59N5W TAX 3, Latitude = 48.443008°, Longitude = -117.009636°, Kalispel Reservation, near Priest Lake, Bonner County, Idaho.

All information pertinent to the bidding of the project is contained in Project Manual, plans and specifications. Bids must be submitted on forms furnished by Kalispel Tribe of Indians and must be enclosed in a sealed envelope in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders set forth in the Project Manual.

Each bid shall be delivered to the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Natural Resources Department, 1981 LeClerc Road, P.O. Box 39, Usk, WA 99180, no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 1, 2017.

The Project Manual, plans and specifications are available at local builder’s exchanges and from

Redleaf Engineering, LLC, 32 Market Place, Ste. 4, P.O. Box 161085, Big Sky, MT 59716. Please address all questions to Redleaf Engineering, LLC. 406-995-2996.

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any formality or technicality. No Bidder may withdraw a bid for thirty (30) days after the date of opening.

Each Bidder must post a bid bond and agree to comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

KALISPEL TRIBE OF INDIANS, WASHINGTON Published in The Newport Miner April 26 and May 3, 2017.(13-2) __________________________ 2017125 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on April 7, 2017 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from David Hood on behalf of Dawn Pumnea and did on April 21, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a bank stabilization project on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA-17-005), Location: 21 Greggs Court; Parcel# 443236019004 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on March 20, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 11, 2017.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) Dated: April 21, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner April 26 and May 3, 2017.(13-2) __________________________ 2017126 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on April 11, 2017 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from David Hood on behalf of Kenneth R. Arthur and did on April 21, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a ramp & dock on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA-17-006), Location: 1502 Ashenfelter Bay; Parcel# 453112529001 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on February 25, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 11, 2017.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) Dated: April 21, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner April

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PUBLIC NOTICE S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N D E PA R T M E N T O F E C O L O G Y N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N F O R C H A N G E / T R A N S F E R O F WAT E R RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) S U R FA C E WAT E R P E R M I T TA K E N O T I C E : That John Doyle of Ione, WA, has made application for change/trasfer of water right in order to change the point of diversion as granted under Surface Water Permit No. S3-29207.

That Surface Water Permit No. S329207 authorizes the diversion of .15 of a cubic foot per second, 15.98 acre-feet per year, for the seasonal irrigation of 7 aces and continuously for stock water.

That authorized point of diversion is from an unnamed spring, tributary to the Pend Oreille River, within the SW1/4SW1/4SW1/4 of Sec. 8, T. 37 N., R. 43 E.W.M. That he proposes to change the point of diversion to the Pend Oreille River, tributary to the Columbia River, within the SW1/4SW1/4 of Section 8, T. 37 N., R. 43 E.W.M. All within Pend Oreille Clounty, Washington.

Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from April 26, 2017.

State of Washington Department of Ecology WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM - ERO PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA, WA 98504-7611 Published in The Newport Miner on April 26 and May 3, 2017.(13-2) _________________________ 2017128 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on April 13, 2017 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Dan Konkright and did on April 24, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a ramp & dock on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA-17-007), Location: 942 North Davis Road; Parcel# 443216539036 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 1, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 11, 2017.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) Dated: April 24, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner April 26, and May 3, 2017.(13-2) __________________________ 2017129 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 April 11, 2017 receive a complete Conditional Use Permit Application from Stanton and Peggy McDaniel, and did on April 11, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for “Grand Pend Oreille Weddings”.

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p o l i c e r e p o rt s Editor’s note: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report, but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties.

Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights. Certain police

calls are generally omitted because of space constraints.

These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports

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Monday, April 17 JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, complainant would like to speak to a deputy regarding her 11 year old son being out of control.

BURGLARY: McKenzie Rd., complainant reporting storage shed broken into unknown if anything taken.

Shirley Ann Ramey Hope

Shirley Ann Ramey passed away, at her home on Trestle Creek, on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was 79.

The family will host a celebration of her life at a later date. She is loved and will be remembered.

Shirley Ann (Proctor) Ramey was born to Richard and Clara (Berg) Proctor Nov. 14, 1938. She attended and graduated from Newport Schools in 1957. She then attended Eastern Washington University, Washington State University and North Idaho College.

Ramey In May 1960, she married Daryl Ramey and together they raised two sons, Kenneth and Todd. She worked as City Clerk in Hope, Idaho, for more than 25 years and so enjoyed her work that she never missed a Council Meeting even while battling cancer. Shirley loved the outdoors; was an avid gardener and member of the local Garden Club.

She could also be seen around town sporting hats and scarves while lunching with the Red Hat Society.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 57 years, Daryl Ramey; sons, Todd Ramey and Kenneth Ramey; sister, Carol Monk; grandson, Alex Ramey; granddaughter, Rachel (Ramey) Barrios; great-grandson, Oliver Barrios and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to express its appreciation to the Bonner County EMS and sheriff’s departments for their kind and loving care during this difficult time.

Memorials may be made to the Hope Community Center, Hope, Idaho, in memory of Shirley Ann Ramey.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook, for Shirley, at www.coffeltfuneral.ocm.

Final arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: 5th and Garden Ave., Newport DISORDERLY: W. 6th Ave. FOUND PROPERTY: N. Washington Ave., Newport, complainant found wallet near Post Office.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Willms Rd., complainant reporting animals not being cared for at this location.

ASSAULT: W. 7th St., report of juvenile male that bit another person.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: W. 5th St., Newport

Newport

James O. Sands passed away April 17, in his home in the company of his children and his beloved dog “Susie.” He was 79 years old.

Born in February 1938, Jim joined the U.S. Air Force at the early age of 16 and made the military his career serving 20 years. He was a flight engineer for C-123 Providers and other military aircraft.

He was a Vietnam Vet and had received several medals and honors in his years of Sands service, including the Bronze Star with a V device and USAF Air Medal.

Jim’s passion for aviation continued after his retirement, becoming a Certified Flight Inspector and Aircraft Mechanic.

After retiring from his aviation career, Jim settled down in Newport where his children were raised.

In his spare time, Jim enjoyed family, leatherworking, cooking, and socializing with town folk when he could.

He will be remembered for storytelling, singing ditties, sense of humor, and the love he had for family and country.

Jim is survived by his children, Travis (Shirley) Sands, Wade (Sherry) Sands, Renee (Eric) Sherman, and April Sands. He also had eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren with a fourth on the way.

He will be deeply missed. At his request, no service will be held. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

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MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Skookum Meadow Drive, report of known person that damaged complainant’s gate.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Rocky Gorge, report of juvenile refusing to get in car with parent.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 2nd St., report of juvenile that won’t let complainant leave the residence and shoved her.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Camden Rd., report of injured horse just off the roadway.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 20, report of truck versus deer.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report that female put gun down back of pants.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 211, report of male walking on highway, going out in to traffic.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: E. 5th Ave., report of verbal argument in apartment.

HARASSMENT: Knott Rd., report of complainant receiving harassing text messages from mom.

MISSING PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of missing person out of Spokane.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Veit Rd. and Roberts Drive, report of complainant that believes neighbors are looting from property where tenants were evicted.

West Bonner County

Monday, April 17

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Washington and 3rd, report of male sitting at corner acting strangely.

No reportable incidents

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: 2nd and Scott, report of two subjects looked like they were trying to get into a residence.

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River

Tuesday, April 18

ARREST: Hwy. 2, James Lee Pinkerton, 51, Spokane, was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

ARREST: Hwy. 20, Aaron Matthew Gunderson, 39, Arlington was arrested on an out of county warrant.

DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED/REVOKED: Hwy. 20, report of cite and release on suspended driver.

HAZMAT: W. Pine St., report of one to two gallons of fuel spilled in parking lot.

TIMBER FIRE: W. Kelly Drive, report of fire in trees, smoke only at this time.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Northern Quest Drive ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: W. 7th St., attempt to locate wanted juvenile.

ACCIDENT: Middle Fork, report of semi truck with low boy trailer off road against tree.

DISABLED VEHICLE: W. 1st St., report of truck that lost tire.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Blaze Eugene Smith, 46, Spokane, was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainment.

Thursday, April 20 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of broken gaming screen.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: E. Joyner and Alberta, complainant reports he was chased by two dogs while on his bicycle.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Deer Valley Rd., report of male with no shirt and no shoes walking into town.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Justin D. Dobson, 30, Newport, was arrested on probation violation.

THEFT: Flowery Trail and Pease, report of three road closed signs stolen.

ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: N. Fea Ave., Newport

MISSING PERSON: W. 5th St., report of nine-year-old male that did not come home from school.

UTILITY PROBLEM: Sullivan Lake Rd., report of power line down.

JUNK VEHICLE: Jorgens Rd., Newport, report of two vehicles for inspection.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, report of abandoned vehicle on turnout.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., report of juvenile attempting to run away.

FISH AND GAME: Seymour Lane, Usk, report of bear in tree.

AGENCY ASSIST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of assisting county on a traffic stop.

Wednesday, April 19 THREATENING: Baker Lake Rd., complainant receiving threatening phone calls.

LAW ALARM: S. Garfield Rd., report of commercial burglar alarm.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Willms Rd., report of vehicle parked blocking driveway.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, report of issue with boy harassing complainant’s daughter.

VEHICLE FIRE: Hwy. 211 and Rocky Gorge, report of vehicle fully engulfed, unoccupied.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2 and Fertile Valley, report of possibly silver car at high rate of speed.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Vista Drive, Newport

Friday, April 21 ANIMAL PROBLEM: 3rd St. and S. Calispell, Newport, report of dog that was not on leash and came at complainant and her two dogs.

LAW ALARM: Industry and

CHIMNEY FIRE: Westside Calispel Rd., report of chimney fire.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. Walnut St., report of male subject carrying a rifle.

THREATENING: Cedar Creek Terrace, complainant states male making threats.

Tuesday, April 18

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Western Larch Rd., report of people complainant does not know are coming up driveway.

LAW ALARM: Sacheen Southshore Rd., report of residential burglary alarm, living room motion detector.

THREATENING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of subject threatening to shoot security guard.

DISTURBANCE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of disorderly subject.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of vehicle parked for too long.

LITTERING: Spring Valley Rd., report of male subject keeps littering in front of complainant’s house.

FOUND PROPERTY: Hwy. 2, complainant reports a found box with items in it.

AGENCY ASSIST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of assisting Dalles police department.

Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, subject arrested for making false statements.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 2 and Telephone Rd. E., report of vehicle parked at location for the last four days.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. Hwy. 2, report of a male hiding in field.

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: Harriet St., Priest River ARREST: Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake, Notah Galindo, 41, Blanchard, was arrested for a DUI.

WEAPON OFFENSE: River Ranch Rd., report that complainant heard several gunshots outside her residence.

LAW ALARM: Kirkpatrick Rd., report of residential burglary alarm, perimeter back door.

Wednesday, April 19 BATTERY: Hwy. 2, Priest River DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Hwy. 2, Priest River ARREST: Linda Lane, Priest Lake, David Evans was arrested for aggravated assault, attempted strangulation, unlawful possession of a firearm, and battery.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Solar Road, Oldtown ANIMAL PROBLEM: Blanchard Cutoff, Blanchard

Saturday, April 22 BURGLARY: Old State Rd., report of someone that has been in vacant home.

Thursday, April 20 No reportable incidents

TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of trespass with vehicle pursuit.

Friday, April 21

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Browns Lake, report of complainant that received text from friend saying, “Send help,” but cannot reach him.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of older sedan weaving in lanes.

TIMBER FIRE: Hwy. 2, report of fire south side of highway and spreading.

ACCIDENT: Calispell and 4th, report of rear end accident.

FRAUD: Settlement Rd., Priest River BATTERY: Eastriver Rd., Priest River THEFT OF PROPERTY: Dufort Rd., Priest River ARREST: Eastriver Rd., Priest River, Timothy A. Best, 49, Priest Lake, was arrested for witness intimidation, disturbing the peace, and malicious injury to property.

Saturday, April 22

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of truck swerving in and out of traffic.

BURGLARY: Glidden Ave., Priest River

THEFT: E. 5th Ave., report of items missing from residence since yesterday.

TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Vay Rd., Priest River

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Fea and W. 1st, report of male staggering around and now laying in the neighbor’s yard.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: 5th and S. Union St., report of two girls playing on dirt pile and moving road sign.

ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Cork Rd., Priest River SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES/PERSON: Hemlock St., Priest River

Sunday, April 23 ARREST: Hwy. 41, Blanchard, Joseph R. Miles, 45, Blanchard, was arrested for pedestrian under the influence and resisting and obstructing police.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Community Hall Rd., report of male behind building going through garbage.

Sunday, April 23 MISSING PERSON: W. 6th Ave. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N.

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Newport

Blanche R. Clark, 89, of Newport passed away April 23. No services will be held at this time. ShermanKnapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Arlin Beehler

Wednesday, April 26 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

Thursday, April 27

Newport

Arlin Richard Beehler, 81, of Newport passed away March 28, 2017. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 29, at 2 p.m. at Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport.

Wake to follow at Popeye’s in Priest River. ShermanKnapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

Fleur de Lis Floral & Home

Memorial and Funeral Flowers

Pend Oreille County Library District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office, Newport

Bonner County Fair Board: 6 p.m. Fairgrounds Office in Sandpoint

West Pend Oreille Fire District: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Hall on Highway 57

Property Rights Council: 6:30 p.m.

- Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

Pend Oreille Fire District No. 5: 7 p.m. - Fire Station 51, 406722 Highway 20, Cusick

Blanchard Tea Party: 6:30 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

Pend Oreille County Fair Board: 7 p.m. - Fairgrounds at Cusick

Tuesday, May 2

Wednesday, May 3

Public Hospital District No. 1 Board: 12:30 p.m. - Sandifur Meeting Room, Newport Hospital

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

Diamond Lake Water and Sewer: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road

Priest River Airport Board: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River City Hall

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

Sacheen Lake Sewer and Water District Board: 3 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211

Lenora Water and Sewer District: 10 a.m. - Skookum Rendezvous Lodge

Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station No. 41

Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices

Diamond Lake Improvement Association: 6:30 p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2

Monday, May 1 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Newport City Council: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall Priest River City Council: 6 p.m. Priest River City Hall

125 N. Washington Ave., Newport • 509-447-4416

Continued from 11B Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Spring Haven Drive, report of summer residence that has a bullet hole in the garage door.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Hwy. 2

THREATENING: Veit Rd., report of receiving threatening phones calls from known person.

Blanche R. Clark

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report of several vehicles and people in the area.

Sprague Rd., report of warehouse alarm.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Nicole Ann Bevins, 30, Newport, arrested on a felony local warrant.

TRAFIC OFFENSE: Flowery Trail Rd., report of semi truck violating road restrictions.

James O. Sands

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 211, report of two horses on highway.

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

Bonner County Soil and Water Conservation District: 1:30 p.m. USDA Office, 1224 Washington Ave., Ste. 101

Building, 418 S Scott Ave, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Greg Snow, Community Development. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May

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

10th, 2017.

Dated: April 11th, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner April 26 and May 3, 2017 (13-2)