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‘How will we make decisions?’ Natural Resource Committee starts work on county plan

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – How should a group writing a natural resource plan make decisions? That was one of the questions that the Pend Oreille County’s Natural Resource committee will have to decide. It is not a small matter for a group tasked with writing a plan that expresses the county’s views on natural resource issues on public lands. One of the committee members, Matt Scott of Vaagen Brothers Lumber asked the question. He gave two examples, one of a way to get consensus

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Tree ends police chase A police chase ended when a truck crashed into a tree in Oldtown Sunday, April 24. Shania Truitt, 19, of Sandpoint was arrested at 2nd St. and Washington Ave. for eluding police, driving without privileges, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, and an outstanding warrant. Bonner County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office did not return calls before deadline to comment further on the case. The Ford stopped when Truitt ran into a tree. Bonner County deputies received assistance from Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Department and Newport Fire Department.

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Sacheen sewer working, more expensive than anticipated BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

SACHEEN LAKE – It has taken more than six years but the Sacheen Lake sewer system is virtually completed. It has been a trying process, with a lawsuit, unexpected costs and an effort to disincorporate the district, along with neighbor dissention. But the system is now built and dozens of old septic systems have been taken offline with most of the sewage for Sacheen Lake ending up in one of three lagoons located off Rocky Gorge Road. Property owners started paying the $123.41 monthly fee in January. That’s for a full hookup. The cost of the $15 million system has grown quite a bit from the earlier estimates in the $7-8 million range. There have been a number of reasons for the cost

increase, not the least of which was a $1.5 million fix required after workers punched into the water table at the lagoon site. Sacheen Lake Sewer District commissioner Perry Pearman said the district initially wanted to have one grinder pump serve several households, but that wasn’t feasible. “It was too problematic as to who pays for the electricity,” he said. Pearman said initial estimates were made when the economy was down and contractors were willing to work for less. After the court case, that window had passed, he said, and prices had risen. The project isn’t quite finished yet, says district manager Sheila Pearman. Contractors Northwest, SEE SEWER, 13A

Work begins on Priest River intersection BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – Construction work began this week at the intersection of Highway 2 and 57, the sole traffic light in Priest River. The work is to improve pedestrian ramps and to make turning onto the northbound Highway 57 easier, especially for log trucks. According to Reed Hollinshead of the Idaho Transportation Department, the work includes adding a right-hand turn

bay for those travelers turning north on Highway 57, to head toward Priest Lake. Crews are installing a crosswalk indicator and push button to engage the walk signal. The existing pavement is being widened to improve the turning radius for vehicles. Pedestrian ramps will be upgraded to Americans with Disabilities Act standards, as well as traffic signal equipment. Pavement at the intersection will also be replaced. The work is slated to be finished by late May. Survey work

began April 14. Interstate Concrete & Asphalt of Sandpoint is the contractor on the $563,000 Priest River work. In November 2014, the “Jachetta” building, located on the northeast corner of the intersection, which had been purchased by ITD, was demolished in anticipation of this work. Last year, the city of Priest River reconfigured the intersection of Highway 2 and High Street just west of the city park. That intersection is now being landscaped.

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Hurd wins Distinguished Young Woman Genevieve Hurd won the title of Priest River Distinguished Young Woman of 2017 (the year Hurd graduates) at the annual scholarship program Saturday, April 23. The program offers $6,650 in scholarship monies to deserving young women that are juniors in high school in the Priest River community, who prove themselves through academics, talent, self-expression and fitness. Heidi Jahnsen was chosen as alternate. Hurd won the interview, scholastic and self-expression awards, while Jahnsen won fitness and talent. Melissa Krampert won the Be Your Best Self award and Spirit of Distinguished Young Women. See more photos on page 8A.

B R I E F LY Cusick High School hosts blood drive May 4

Hospital bond election results online

Little Mermaid Jr. at Priest River Junior High

CUSICK – Inland Northwest Blood Center (INBC) is holding a blood drive at Cusick High School Wednesday, May 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Blood drive volunteers are led by Tim Pontius, who will be coordinating the event. INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people. For more information, contact Territory Manager Noreen Johnson at 509-991-2418.

NEWPORT – Results from Newport Hospital and Health Services $10 million, 25-year bond to build a new assisted living facility are posted at The Miner Online, www.PendOreilleRiverValley.com. Ballots were due to be postmarked or returned to the Pend Oreille County Auditor’s Office by 8 p.m. Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. The bond needs 60 percent approval to pass. The measure failed with 55 percent approval during the November general election.

PRIEST RIVER – The Little Mermaid Jr. will be performed at the Priest River Junior High School Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 30 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The play is based on Disney’s Broadway production and the 1989 motion picture. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s stories, Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. is a charming look at a beloved fairytale. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for seniors. Priest River Junior High is located at 1020 Highway 2 in Priest River.

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County gets new Human Resources Manager

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NEWPORT – A new Pend Oreille County Human Resources Manager has stepped in to fill the vacancy left by Shelly

Peters, who has moved to Walla Walla. Maria Swinger-Inskeep, 35, joins the county with a background of more than 10 years in finance and human resources Swingermanagement. Formerly, Inskeep

she worked for the State of Kansas as the Manager of Contribution Accounting for the Kansas Public Retire-

ment System and in the HR department at the University of Kansas. Her first day on the job at Pend Oreille County was Monday, April 18. “Growing up, my family owned a gas station/

convenience store and restaurant, and all of us kids helped out,” says Swinger-Inskeep, who originally hails from Indiana and moved from SEE COUNTY, 13A

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and another that was a straight up vote. In the consensus example, one group he was involved with used red, yellow and green cards. Individual member would hold up cards, with red meaning no, yellow, ‘I can live with that’ and green meaning yes. If one red card was shown, the matter was tabled, he said. Another group he is involved with votes to decide things. Mike Lithgow, committee facilitator and the county’s community development director, said he preferred consensus. If that was not possible, a voting process might be needed. That was one of the things the committee was tasked with deciding at the next meeting. The committee met for the first time Tuesday, April 19 at the extension office in the Garden Building in Newport. They heard from county commissioners a general outline of what they were expected to accomplish. “We need a natural resource plan in the county,” county commission chairman Mike Manus said. He said the commissioners wanted the citizen committee to develop a plan that the commissioners would then adopt and use to assert the county’s position on natural resources when it dealt with other government agencies, including federal agencies. The commissioners initially used a Baker County, Ore., plan, substituting Pend Oreille County numbers for Baker County’s and distributed it to give the group something to think about. The county is hiring Margaret Byfield, executive director of the American Stewards of Liberty, to advise the committee. She will be paid $150 an hour, with her pay capped at $4,000. She is willing to help draft a Pend Oreille County specific plan, Manus said, as just plugging Pend Oreille County numbers into the Baker County plan wouldn’t work because of the significant differences between the counties. Byfield will consult by phone at the next meeting, Manus said. Lithgow said the Shoreline Management Plan and the county’s comprehensive plan dealt with private property, while this plan will apply to public lands.

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“We should have had a natural resource plan in the past,” he said. At first county commissioners thought the plan could be developed in about four meetings, but it became apparent that more meetings will be needed. That became even more apparent as the meeting went on. The committee is made up of people representing various interests, including mining, timber, hunting, snowmobiling and hiking. John Stuart, a planning commission member, apparently just sat at the table with committee members when he came to the meeting. Stuart isn’t a member of the natural resource committee. Manus cut off members of the audience who wanted to speak, as the meeting was to get feedback from the committee. Stuart joined in the questioning by committee members and asked what the natural resource plan

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was for. He asked how the plan could be more than recommendations to the National Forest and the state Department of Natural Resources about what they did on the land they manage. County commissioners believe the answer was coordination, a provision in the National Environmental Protection Act and the National Forest Management Act that requires the Forest Service and others to coordinate their land management activities with local governments. Much of Byfield’s work centers on coordination. Manus said the county has already been coordinating with the Forest Service. The group started expressing opinions on things important to them and the groups they represented. Mark Brown of Pend Oreille Mine said that there were some mining claims that were extinguished in the new Forest Service Plan. None are connected with Pend Oreille Mine but they will have to be compensated, he said. Dan Jones of Usk is a longtime snowmobiler. He said he favored inclusion

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The county’s community development director Mike Lithgow, left, will facilitate the Natural Resource Committee meetings. Hear he listens while Pend Oreille County Commission Chairman Mike Manus makes a point to the committee Tuesday, April 19. The people behind Manus are members of the public, and were not allowed to speak.

rather than exclusion when it came to what you were allowed to do on public lands. “Recreation is important,” Jones said. “It’s why I bought my property.” When asked, Scott said he thought the timber section of the draft Colville National Forest Plan was well written. He said he would like to see some numbers on how much timber would actually be harvested. He asked fellow forester Dwight Opp if he would like to see some numbers. “I don’t know, it depends on how good your numbers are,” Opp said. Scott said he would like to go to an acres treated way of handling Forest Service land. The Forest Service would say they were going to treat – meaning thin, burn or otherwise actively do something with a certain number of acres. Alex Arnold of Fire District 6 said that was a way to do wildfire prevention. The group had a lively discussion about firefighting on wilderness lands. Brown kicked it off by asserting that wilderness fires don’t get fought. Stuart said that wasn’t true, that wilderness fires get fought all the time. “The wilderness is only two or three miles wide in some places,” he said. Fires there had to be fought, knowing they would spread. Arnold was involved in fighting the fires last summer. He says that in cases where there are no homes for seven or eight miles, it made sense to let a fire burn, burning up fuel that could lead to a far greater fire later. It was a different matter when it came to towns and residences. “We’re not going to let Metaline Falls burn,” he said. On the other hand, he

said he wasn’t going to risk firefighters’ lives in situations where it made sense to let a wildfire burn. “It’s risk management, no matter how you look at it,” he said. Toward the end of the meeting the county commissioners left and Lithgow asked if the group wanted commissioners

to attend the meetings. Nobody objected to them attending and some said their knowledge would be welcome. No date has been set for the next meeting. Lithgow said the committee intended to follow the Open Meetings Act and it will be advertised.

Committee, process should be more transparent BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Robert Shutte, a retired commercial banker who lives outside Newport, told Pend Oreille County commissioners in the public comments portion of Monday’s commissioner meeting that the county probably needed a natural resources plan, but using the American Stewards of Liberty as consultants could cause more trouble than it solves. And it could get expensive. “It should be noted that ALS charges $1,500 plus travel expense for their assistance,” he said, reading from a prepared statement. “This is only the beginning. As an example, Garfield County, Colorado, spent over $26,000 since 2014 and Custer County, Colorado, spent over $23,000 since 2013 in conjunction with ALS consultation on a land use issue with the (Bureau of Land Management).” Shutte, who attended the first natural resource committee meeting as an audience member, said the Baker County plan that the Pend Oreille County plan will be modeled after is slanted towards total local control. Some of the language “borders on confrontational,” he said. He said the Forest Service has a forest plan comment period for the public and government entities. “This is the proper vehicle for coordination with other governmental entities,” he said. He said the formation of the natural resources committee wasn’t transparent. There was no public notification of a committee being formed, no public application process and he said he didn’t know the criteria for selecting committee members. He asked that commissioners make the process more transparent to the public, including the committee selection process. He wants advertised, open public meetings and a formal process for public input. “I do not support the use of taxpayer funds for consultation use with an organization such as the American Stewards of Liberty, or any anti federal land policy group,” he concluded. The commissioners thanked him for coming and offered him a copy of the National Association of Counties’ position on coordination. He accepted and left.

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Seniors not immune from financial fraud

b r i e f ly Karaoke group starts in Newport NEWPORT – Karaoke and Kookies, a new group in Newport, invites all those who like to sing and dance to Kelly’s Restaurant Saturday, April 30, from 7-10 p.m. to sing karaoke and dance. Come early for a no-host dinner and conversation. Donations for the music fund is appreciated. Contact JoAnn for information at 208-437-2157.

Abuse, outright fraud increase with age

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Rock blasting at Snoqualmie Pass SNOQUALMIE PASS – Rock blasting closures resume on Interstate 90 east of Snoqualmie Pass as crews continue to make room for a new six-lane highway. The Washington State Department of Transportation and contractor crews will close I-90 at 7 p.m. for about an hour on Thursday, April 28. During rock blasting closures, eastbound drivers will be stopped at milepost 56 near Gold Creek and westbound drivers will be stopped at milepost 63 near the Cabin Creek interchange. Drivers will also experience delays through Friday, April 29 during the day and at night through multiple work zones from milepost 34 near North Bend to milepost 93 near Elk Heights.

Deadline to apply for special hunt permits May 18 OLYMPIA – Hunters have through May 18 to apply for special hunting permits for fall deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep, and turkey seasons in Washington State. Permit winners will be selected through a random drawing conducted by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in June. Special permits qualify hunters to hunt at times and places beyond those authorized by a general hunting license. To apply for a special permit, hunters planning to hunt for deer or elk must purchase an application and hunting license for those species and submit the application with their preferred hunt choices. New hunting opportunities were approved in several categories this year, including more antlerless deer hunts throughout the state and new youth hunts. Applications and licenses are available from license vendors statewide or on WDFW’s website at www.fishhunt.dfw. wa.gov/wdfw/special_permits.html. Applications must be submitted on the website or by calling 1-877-945-3492 toll-free.

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Sewing camaraderie A dozen folks turned out for a quiet day of sewing, visiting and eating lunch at the Cailspel Grange Thursday, April 21.Projects consisted of quilt squares, children’s pajamas, pillowcases, and hand sewing. The next sewing date is May 12 and there will be a potluck lunch. Pictured are Karen Rothstrom, Lori Wight, and Jennifer Upton.

Fewer District Court cases in 2015 By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – There were significantly fewer cases filed in Pend Oreille County District Court, according to figures released by District Court Judge Philip Van de Veer. There were 520 criminal cases filed in 2015, the fewest number in a dozen years. There were 58 driving under the influence cases or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence cases filed in 2015. That compares to 73 in 2014, 69 in 2013 and 79 in 2012. In 2005 there were 108 DUI cases. The number of misdemeanor cases handled is also a 12-year low. There were 207 cases filed in 2015. That compares to 249 the year before, 272 in 2013 and 358 in 2012. In 2005 there were 477 misdemeanor cases filed. Counting the 82 felony in custody first appearances in District Court, there were 520 total criminal cases in 2015. That compares to 669 the year before and 667 in 2013. Traffic infractions were also down, with 1,105 traffic cases, compared to 1,446 the year before. In 2013 there

were 1,054 traffic cases. The 12-year low was in 2011, when 867 traffic cases were handled. Civil cases were also down, with 154 filed in 2015. That compares to 177 the year before and 667 in 2013. Harassment and protection order cases were up slightly to 18, from 16 the year before. In 2013, the first year they were tracked, there were 32 protection harassment cases handled. There were a total of 1,902 civil and criminal matters handled in Pend Oreille County District Court in 2015, down from 2,421 in 2014. In the last 12 years, only 2011 saw fewer total District Court cases, 1,882. Van de Veer also provided an update on other District Court activities. Both court rooms got a new coat of paint, courtesy of Hall of Justice volunteers. Bailiff Rich Jennings was awarded the “Cock of the Walk” rooster award for his efforts in making sure both Superior Court and District Court goes smoothly, working with a wide variety of people in sometimes difficult situations. There is now a District court kitty, Trouble, one of four feral kittens discovered in a shop in Newport. Homes were found for all.

Check out these performances at Pend Oreille Playhouse NEWPORT –Coming up at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, located at 236 S. Union Ave., is “A Fine and Pleasant Misery” by Patrick McManus and starring Tim Behrens, May 13 and 14, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

“Clue: The Musical,” based on the Parker Brothers board game, the play follows the antics of a group of colorful characters, one of which is guilty of murdering their host, Mr. Boddy. Performances are June 10-19.

For more information, call 509-447-9900, or go to www.pendoreilleplayers.org.

BOISE – It’s no surprise that the population is aging. Census estimates report that more than one in five adults in the United States will be over 65 sometime during the next decade. Perhaps more importantly, it has been estimated that about one in five Americans aged 65 or older already have been victimized by financial fraud and experts agree that fraud and financial exploitation of American seniors is getting worse. While most over 60 won’t admit it, older adults are attractive targets for financial exploitation because they tend to possess more wealth than other possible targets – wealth that has often been accumulated over a lifetime of hard work. Idaho is not immune to elder financial fraud and abuse. The Department of Finance Securities Bureau estimates that roughly 60 percent of its financial fraud investigations involved at least one, and often more

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individuals that are over the age of 55. Information gathered from state securities regulators across the country report that at least one in four enforcement matters involved “targeting” of elderly investors. This all demonstrates the urgent need to address the issue of elder financial abuse. During 2004, the Idaho Uniform Securities Act was amended to provide tougher criminal penalties for frauds that involved the use of home equity or funds from retirement accounts, while also enhancing penalties if the victim is an elder or dependent adult. More recently, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), of which the Department is a member, adopted a separate proposed model law designed to protect adults 65 and older, and other individuals at increased risk of diminished capacity or other cognitive impairment,

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A newspaper’s focus should be on … the newspaper

or years we in the newspaper industry have been hearing that the print publication is dead. We should move on to all things digital – learn to adapt, change with the times, appeal to younger people. And the people we’ve been hearing this from most is ourselves. It’s not true. The print product is alive and well. Newsprint prices are on the rise for the first time in years. That’s good news for this community for a number of reasons that we’ve already discussed on this page. I attended a meeting of the minds, so to speak, of publishers, editors and owners of a handful of western U.S. newspapers this past weekend. Many of them were community weeklies, just like The Miner. It was the first time I heard leaders in my industry talk solely about the print product. A newspaper’s focus, it turns out, should be on newspapers. Shocking. When we spread our assets too thin our primary product suffers. Worrying about Facebook “likes” and online videos distracts from our primary purpose: to explain the world around us to our readers, to provide a context for what our government is doing, what our schools are doing, what our neighbors are doing. We are also an economic development driver. The primary goal of a newspaper’s advertising department is to help advertisers succeed. When businesses are successful, that is a boon to the entire community. People still read newspapers, and have for hundreds of years. Trust us, we hear about it when our readers don’t get their newspaper as expected. And we appreciate that. A survey of Pend Oreille PUD customers last year indicated that a large majority of residents here get their news about the PUD from The Miner – not Facebook, not the PUD’s own website. This most likely sounds like I’m tooting our horn, but, honestly, we recognize that newspapers everywhere are the watchdog of our government and that freedom of the press is part of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution for a reason. We take our job very seriously and have here for more than century. And, it turns out, we plan on being here another century, at least.

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Motley musings, Part 2 Thought train derailed again

We need to talk… It’s one of the hardest conversations you can ever have with someone you care about, whether it’s an amorous interest, valued coworker, or true friend. It’s challenging to bring up and can lead to tension and awkwardness in otherwise smooth sailing. At first, you might think it’s best not to say anything, and just keep it to yourself, but deep down you know you will both suffer as a consequence. You think maybe if you get there first, and take care of it yourself, you won’t have to bring it up, but then you realize how unrealistic that is. So, you just say it: “You’re a wonderful person, you just make S o p h i E ’ s really weak coffee. Will you add another scoop?” CHOICE This revelation could inspire all Sophia sorts of reactions: passive aggressiveness, open hostility, what have aldous you. After all, we all take our brew our own way. True, I prefer mine with creamy, sweet goodness, but if the caffeine base isn’t strong enough for a duck to land on, then back to the percolator. Rural alarm clock I realize it’s not very charitable of me, but I kind of, sort of wish sometimes that my neighbor’s rooster, who feels compelled to herald the early morning with his raucous crowing, would escape his enclosure and trespass on to my porch. Just once. There’s nothing quite like homemade chicken nuggets. Switching up your workout routine Just once I’d like the gym to play Queen’s “Bicycle Race” when the morning work out crowd goes to mount the exercise bikes. I’d even wear my “Fatbottomed girls, they’ll be riding today” T-shirt for the occasion (honestly, I don’t have one, but I would get one just for that scenario).

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yo u r o p i n i o n Economic Development Council should plan for Shopko impact To the editor, I was excited to see that ground was broken for a Shopko store. Clearly, the corporation that owns Shopko sees enough potential business to build a store in our area. The negative side comes from our lack of population growth to support our local businesses and a Shopko. Shopko has the resources to stay open longer and become a convenient choice for local shoppers. Local businesses don’t have the sales volume to stay open longer and on Sunday. Shopko is going to be a net employment and tax revenue loss for Pend Oreille County. The sales are going across the state line to Idaho. We can certainly expect local residents

to flock to the sales at Shopko that undercut existing local businesses. It will even be more troubling if the new Shopko closes in a couple years after they have forced local businesses to close. Our economic growth is flat mostly from our negative rural land use policies masquerading as growth management and master planning. Clearly, our master plan is to increase the age of our limited population forcing our children to leave as they have no place to live expect with their parents. We are paying a lot of money for economic development. Shouldn’t we expect to see a plan from the Economic Development Council to offset the impact of the Shopko store? I suppose we could make the US-2 traffic light on the state line remain red for over five minutes each cycle.

That idea complements the notion that Pend Oreille County doesn’t need any housing for young families because we are so in love with our rural lifestyle. We should expect more than an “oh well” from our elected officials and their economic development office. Shopko is coming and what are you doing in response? -Pete Scobby Newport

Commissioners know best? To the editor, I know what, let’s “occupy” the Colville National Forest. Even if it is owned by “all Americans,” it needs to be “taken over” by some right wing nut jobs. Those “feds” think they get to run the place, HA! Let’s do it right, we need advice. The Bundy’s are busy doing

jail stuff, LaVoy Finicum went to Heaven. We need the American Stewards of Liberty. For only $1,500 we can buy a boilerplate packet, change the names to Pend Oreille County and we have a Land Use Plan. But wait, there’s more! We need a personal advisor for $150 an hour to guide us. And best yet, we can use taxpayer money and don’t even have to ask permission. Suckers! But, a disclaimer: “The information provided by ALS is not a substitute for the advice from an attorney, we recommend and encourage you to seek legal advice for these issues.” Great, get an attorney or two, and dump more taxpayer money. Multi-million dollar lawsuit, here we come. Who are the suckers now? -Joe Sherman Cusick

Kirk Adams taking his skills to the Big Apple Kirk Adams has earned the reputation as a visionary leader who gets things done for people with disabilities. Those qualities coupled with hard work and determination rewarded him with the nation’s top job advocating for the blind. In May, Adams, who grew up in Snohomish, becomes only the sixth American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) president since the non-profit was formed in 1921. It is the organization where the legendary Hellen g u e st Keller’s archives reside. opinion Carl R. Augusto, retiring AFB president, calls Adams “a brilliant DON C. strategist” and someone he has BRUNELL admired over his 25 years as CEO. Association So the Adams family is moving to of New York City, the “Big Apple.” Washington Following in the footsteps of longBusiness time successful CEOs is not new for President Adams, who has been blind since he was five-years old. In 2008, the Seattle-based Lighthouse for the Blind reached into its own ranks and selected Adams to succeed George Jacobson, who retired after 29 years as CEO. In his eight years at the helm, Adams expanded Lighthouse services to 11 different locations across America, along with Seattle and Spokane. It focuses on providing jobs, skills training and self-sufficiency,

for the blind, people with severe visual impairments, and those who are both deaf and blind. Finding work for people with disabilities is a challenge. Last September, the U.S. Dept. of Labor reported of the nearly 4 million people who reported blindness or serious difficulty seeing, approximately 3 million were identified as “not in the labor force.” This means that approximately 75 percent of people who are blind or whose vision is impaired even when wearing glasses were not counted in the jobless statistics and do not receive jobless benefits. The problem is more acute for people who are both deaf and blind. That worries Adams whose goal is to provide employment through on-the-job training programs, which help the blind obtain outside employment so that they can live self-sufficient and productive lives. As for pay and benefits, Lighthouse pays competitive wages based on annual surveys of pay rates throughout the Puget Sound for similar jobs. The good news is each worker earns a comparable rate to what someone in the same position earns at another company or nonprofit. You may be surprised to learn what people who are blind and blind-deaf accomplish. For example, Lighthouse has been a Boeing parts supplier since 1951. Today, its machinists use a wide of variety of accessible technology: 3-D blueprints,

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

r e a d e r ’ s p o l l r e s u lt s Should the cities take advantage of their right to declare a house a “nuisance,” and act against the homeowners, including tearing a house down? Yes.

48%

Shopko broke ground in Oldtown two weeks ago, and is building a 27,000-square-foot Hometown store. Are you excited about Shopko coming to town? Yes. No.

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Raise speed limit to 75?

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Helping with the food bank The 2nd Harvest mobile food bank came to Cusick High School Monday, April 18. The Cusick softball team assisted in set up and serving the community. In total 65 families and 225 individuals received fresh produce and non-perishable food items from 2nd Harvest.

OLYMPIA – A request to increase speed limits on a roughly 100-mile stretch of Interstate 90 in eastern Washington is being considered and the Washington State Department of Transportation is asking for comments from interested citizens. The proposed speed limit increase would be from the current 70 mph to 75. The affected area is from the town of George, east to the western border of the Spokane County line. A bill passed in the 2015 Legislature allows the Secretary of Transportation to increase the speed limit on any highway to a maximum 75 mph. Lawmakers in eastern Washington have asked WSDOT

Spring is here and spring burning has begun By Mike Nokes Chief, South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue

I know sometimes burn piles look obnoxious, people get tired of the smoke because of health or environmental concerns, and some people can’t follow the rules and burn illegal material or make their fires too big. The one thing to remember is, if done properly, spring burning of yard debris can be a benefit. By cleaning up down and dead material, removing overgrowth, and ensuring you have a green or non-combustible buffer around your house, you are less likely to have a wildfire reach your home.

Also by cleaning up the material, if you do have a fire on your property, it is less likely to spread as fast. It is also less likely to be able to access ladder fuels and get into the tall trees, which are all factors that will help reduce a large fire Nokes from starting on your property and spreading to others. Please remember the following safety rules in regards to burning: One pile at a time no larger than 4-feet-by-4feet-by-3-feet Only natural vegetation may be burned Burn barrels are illegal.

Never leave your fire unattended. Always have a water source available to extinguish the fire. Always ensure the fire is out and cold to the touch. Do not burn if it is windy. If you are burning bigger piles, more than one, or land clearing you must contact the state Department of Natural Resources and get a permit to burn before you burn. Also, as a reminder, South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue Auxiliary was awarded a Rural Aging Grant from the Empire Health Foundation of Spokane. Its goal is to help residents 60 and older to stay in their homes longer by providing funds for

man College has what it takes to overcome whatever challenge is in his path. Kirk Adams is a caring and engaging leader with very special talents. We’ll miss him.

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.com.

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digital gauges, adaptive technology and voiceinteractive machines, digital screen reading software and digital displays, to make sophisticated parts for Boeing. Under Adams’ leadership, Lighthouse became an AS9100- and ISO 2001:9000-certified manufacturer, which qualifies its machinists to attract highly technical and precision manufacturing product contracts. The bottom line is Lighthouse workers are highly trained, extremely productive and can compete with the best. The Association of Washington Business honored Lighthouse with the 2015 Manufacturer of the Year for Operational Excellence. As an aerospace and military supplier, its products have a 99.95 percent quality acceptance rating and a 99.76 precent ontime delivery rating. Adams inherits a much larger organization. The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a leader in expanding opportunities and breaking down barriers for the more than 20 million Americans living with vision loss. Adams is highly motivated, determined and smart. Any blind person who can climb Mount Rainier with the legendary Jim Whittaker, make the high school wrestling team, ski, and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate in economics from Whit-

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to consider such an increase on I-90. If an increase were approved, the limit would remain 60 mph for vehicles over 10,000 pounds or vehicles pulling trailers. Public comments can be provided online at www.wsdot.wa.gov/ planning/Studies/ i90speedlimit. Based on the results

of the analysis, public comments and consultation with traffic safety partners, WSDOT will make a decision whether to raise the speed limit for this section of I-90. The decision is expected in May. If the limit is increased, it would become effective once new speed limit signs are posted.

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Bushels finds new home at Diamond Lake Store and bakery looks to expansion

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

DIAMOND LAKE – The Diamond Lake business community is growing with the addition of Bushels and the Diamond Lake Deli and More. After almost seven years of keeping shop in Newport, Bushels, which is renowned for its hearty sandwiches and freshbaked goods, has moved to 2445 Green Road, just off of Highway 2 in Diamond Lake. The business opened the doors of its new home just over two weeks ago. Housed in a former pub and restaurant on a threequarter-acre lot, Bushels’ owner Jeremy Byler, 31, says the motivation behind the move was to be able to own the building and property his business is on and to have room to expand. The original plan was for Bushels to move in late fall of 2015, but the business had to acquire proper building permits from the county first. “Our former location was fine, and we did look at places in Newport, but there just wasn’t what we wanted to grow the business,” says Byler. “Right now, we’re going to keep doing what we were doing in Newport, but we definitely are going to grow down the road.” Besides sandwiches made with thick cut deli meats and cheeses, Bushels also specializes in cinnamon rolls, scones, a variety of breads and rolls (including gluten-free), bulk foods, locally made and organic skin care, and gift items. There is also a grocery selection of milk, butter

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Bushels’ baker Samy Baxter adds some finishing touches to a batch of cinnamon rolls.

and fresh farm eggs and Christian based literature, due in part to Byler’s Mennonite faith. “We have a great selection of groceries and hard to find items that you won’t see in a conventional grocery store,” says Byler. “We have locally made skin care products from Priest River, milk from a dairy in Spokane, locally made barbecue sauce – we like to have an outlet for other local businesses that are trying to be successful in what they do.” Byler credits two components to Bushels’ success: his work team (four

employees, not including Byler) and word-of-mouth from customers. “The best advertising and promoting we can do is to have happy customers,” Byler says. “People have been very nice to us; they have given us feedback and been supportive. That’s the key to keep going, what really matters.” Bushels is open Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a .m. to 4 p.m. (closed Sundays and Mondays). For more information, including placing orders, call 509-447-2100 or email shopbushels@gmail.com.

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Public encouraged to attend Economic Development open house COLVILLE - Tri County Economic Development District (TEDD) will hold an open house Thursday, May 5, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at their office in the South Town Mall, 986 S Main, Suite A in Colville. TEDD’s open house coincides with National Small Business Week, May 1 -7. Visitors to the open house will be treated to light refreshments and free giveaways, get to tour the facilities and meet TEDD staff, who will be on hand to answer questions. There will be several presentations highlighting some of TEDD’s key functions: 4 p.m.- Loan Assistant Cassindra Maravilla will explain how the Rural Opportunities Loan Fund can help businesses. 4:30 p.m.- District Planner Melinda Lee will fill everyone in on what a District Planner does and what that means for local businesses 5 p.m.- Small Business Specialist Barry Lamont will give an overview of the many resources and services available from TEDD for local businesses 5:30 p.m.- Regional Marketer Shelly Stevens will highlight some key social media marketing trends and how social media can benefit businesses. Tri County Economic Development District was established in 1969, and provides a variety of programs and services to support local communi-

ties and businesses in Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille counties, including management of the Rural Opportunities Loan Fund for 10 Eastern Washington counties, operation of a Small Business Incubator in Colville for fledgling business ventures, providing small business support services, and operating a small business center with high-speed internet and WiFi, which is available for free for business use. Tri County Economic Development District and the small business center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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ishing season opened in Washington Saturday, April 23, with dozens of anglers hitting the area lakes and rivers. The day was cloudy and cool, but pleasant. People reported fair success. The Washington Department of Fish and Game stocks area lakes, including Diamond Lake, which annually gets a total of about 77,865 fish, including 40,000 1/10-1/2-pound rainbow trout, 25,000 rainbow trout fry that were stocked last year so they could grow to catchable size, 12,000 1/10-1/2-pound brown trout, 615 one-and-a-half-pound triploid rainbow trout and 250 one-pound rainbow trout.

Miner photo|Don Gronning

Brian Boettcher of North Spokane displays the fish he caught with his friend Jason Butler of Diamond Lake. They caught four trout each, with the largest about 4 Â˝ pounds.

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Theresa Murray of Diamond Lake reels one in while her grandson, Parker Murray, 6, looks on.

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You had to be there early to get a spot to park your boat trailer.

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This unidentified fisherman was baiting his hook on the shore at the Diamond Lake boat launch.

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It was plenty busy Saturday morning on Diamond Lake. Here a boater unloads his boat.

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A look at the pole and fishing equipment on display at Diamond Lake.

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uperheroes: Bigger Than Life was the theme at the annual Priest River Distinguished Young Women scholarship program Saturday, April 23, at the Priest River Junior High School. Genevieve Hurd won the title of Distinguished Young Woman for 2017, followed by Heidi Janhsen as alternate. Other participants included Taia Butler, Rachel Akre, Savanna Storro, and Melissa Krampert. “I’d like to thank the girls for all their hard work they have put in the last two-and-a-half months getting ready for the program,” says Priest River Distinguished Young Women’s Chairperson Debbie Grove. “Also, a lot of thanks are owed to my committee and the community. It’s not just one person that makes this happen. It’s a lot of people who really love it and want to see it succeed.”

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Contestant Heidi Janhsen (number two) performs the fitness portion with her fellow competitors.

Contestant Taia Butler dances with her escort in an opening number.

Priest River Distinguished Young Woman of 2016, senior Rachel Phillips, warms up the audience before the main event.

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b r i e f ly Colville baseball game postponed NEWPORT – The Newport baseball teams only scheduled contest last week was postponed. A new date hasn’t been set yet. The Grizzlies will play Lakeside after press time Tuesday. Results will be in next week’s paper. The Grizzlies will travel to Nine Mile Falls for a game with Lakeside Thursday, April 28 at 4 p.m.

McGeorge wins 110m hurdles at Priest River PRIEST RIVER – Selkirk’s Lauren McGeorge won the girls’ 100-meter hurdles at the Priest River Invitational, held Saturday, April 23. She also placed second in the 300-meter hurdles. Teammate Katie Dewey won fourth in the girls’ 100-meter hurdles. Dewey won sixth in the girls’ long jump. The Selkirk boys’ relay teams did well, winning third in the 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relays. Other Selkirk athletes who placed at Priest River included: Zayren Bubb, fourth in the 100- and 200-meter dashes and fourth in the long jump, Ryan Issakides second in the boys 1,600 meter run and sixth in the 3,200m run, Austin Robertson, sixth in the 300-meter hurdles, Jaden Krabbenhoft, sixth in the boys triple jump and Brady Filler, fourth in the boys shot put. Selkirk will next compete at the Ritzville Invitational Saturday, April 30.

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Selkirk High School and Priest River Lamanna High School boys compete in a relay at last Saturday’s Priest River Invitational meet.

Priest River wins three firsts at Invitational

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – Priest River Lamanna High School hosted the 20th annual invitational meet Saturday, April 23. “I am very proud of how the kids competed,” says Coach Jared Hughes. “One of our top sprinters is out with a sprained ankle, but the rest of the team really stepped up to exceed the predicted point total.” The Spartans won three first place medals, and scored 150 points. Collin Dietrick had a great day as the team’s top point earner, coming in first place in 110 hurdles, second long jump, third in high jump and ran a leg on the second place 4x100 relay. Anoth-

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

BLANCHARD – The Newport High School golf team recently hosted a home match Monday, April 25, at Stoneridge Golf Course. “Stoneridge has been wonderful to us over the years by allowing us to practice daily and providing some great lesson to the kids,” says Coach Dave Siemsen. This year’s golf team consists of Chris Ownbey, John Hilden, Gabe Furman, Travis Dillion, Michelle Contreras, and Paige Dice on Varsity and Jocelyn Endicott, Kari Goodrich, Corinna Chouchy, Zach Gokey and middle school manager Ben Krogh on junior varsity. Ownbey scored 105 at the Stoneridge match. Hilden scored 97; Furman, 89; Dillion, 146; Contreras, 23, and Dice, 10. The team has also played at Lakeside, Deer Park and Medical Lake. Their last league match will be at Colville Thursday, May 5. “The varsity golf team is improving each day and at each match,” says Siemsen. “I am very proud of my golf team this year. They are an outstanding group of student who are very responsible and academically minded. We hope to proceed See GriZ Golf, 11A

er champion was Caleb Gleason in the 1,600-meter run. “He missed the last meet due to an injury so it is good to see him competing well,” says Hughes. Tommy Anselmo also had another solid day. He was part of the winning 4x200 relay team, second place in the 4x100 relay and finished second in the 400-meter. The other members of the winning 4x200 were Robbie Anslemo, Spencer Sedgwick and Drayven Ayers. For complete results from the Priest River Invitational, be sure to check out this week’s sports scorecard. The Spartans next meet was a dual meet with Bonners Ferry Tuesday, April 26. They will compete at the Timberlake Invite Friday, April 29 at 2:30 p.m.

Rangers beat Northport, blown out by Republic By Don Gronning

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers baseball team suffered an extra inning loss to Northport, Saturday, April 23, then came back to take a 20-10 six inning win. “Northport was a fun couple of games to watch,” Ranger coach Charles Snow said of the home doubleheader. The Rangers lost the first game 4-3 in eight innings when pitcher Calvin Petrich walked in the winning run. “That was heart-breaking, but we played a clean game with no defensive errors.” Selkirk got its revenge in the second game. The Rangers led 10-4 after three innings. Northport scored a run in the bottom of the fifth before Selkirk exploded with

a 10 run sixth inning. Northport scored five in the bottom of the inning, but that didn’t save them from the 10-point mercy rule. Northport had seven errors in the game, compared to two for Selkirk. The Rangers played Northeast 1B North League leader Republic Wednesday, April 20 at Republic. “I don’t have much to say about Republic, they have seven starting seniors and probably the best pitcher in the league,” Snow said. “For 1B baseball, that is a powerhouse combination.” Republic’s pitcher struck out a dozen Selkirk batters in the first game. “I think the boys were intimidated; you could see it on their faces,”

Snow said. The Rangers lost both games, the first one 12-0 On Deck: Vs. Almira-Coulee/Hartline: Saturday, April 30, noon

and the second one 21-1, both in five innings. Brayden Taylor got the only Ranger hit in the first game. Jacob Couch got a hit for Selkirk in the second game. The Rangers have a 5-5 Northeast 1B North League record. They are 5-9 overall. The Rangers played Odessa-Harrington after deadline Tuesday. We’ll have results in next week’s paper. The Rangers will host Almira-Coulee/Hartline Saturday, April 30 for a doubleheader, with the first game starting at noon.

Keogh wins two events for Cusick By Don Gronning

onds and the 200 with a time of 27.5 seconds. She also ran for Cusick on the winning 4 by 400 meter relay. Jessica Hankey was also on that team. Other team members

great change up going,” Mondich said. Both teams had 23 hits each. The Rangers left the bases loaded four times, however. “We made some base running errors that cost us runs,” Mondich said. The Rangers won the second game 17-1. Quinn Zimmerman pitched extremely well, Mondich said. Huttle hit a double. “We made a lot of base hits. We’ve stressed this year that we just need base hits. Base hits score runs,” Mondich said. The Rangers host Almira/Coulee-Hartline Saturday at noon – their last league game of the season – and then play Kettle Falls in a nonleague matchup Tuesday, May 3.

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s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Thursday, April 28 Newport Baseball vs. Lakeside: 4 p.m. – Nine Mile Falls

Tuesday, May 3

Newport Soccer vs. Shadle Park: 4 p.m. – Newport High School

Cusick Baseball vs. Republic: 2 p.m. – Republic

Priest River Softball vs. Timberlake: 11 a.m. – Timberlake Selkirk Baseball vs. Almira-Coulee/Hartline: noon – Selkirk Cusick Baseball vs.

Odessa-Harrington: noon – Cusick Cusick Track vs. Ritzville: TBA - Ritzville

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Vs. ACH: Saturday, April 30, noon

NORTHPORT – The Cusick Panthers baseball team swept the Northport Mustangs Wednesday, April 20 at Northport, winning the first game 13-0 and the second 12-5. “We played a solid first game,” Cusick coach Tell Hamilton said. Franklin Pope pitched, allowing three hits and no runs in the five-inning game that was stopped by the 10-run rule. The second game went the distance, with Cusick taking a 12-5 win. Tanner Shanholtzer pitched the first three innings for Cusick. “Tanner was starting to get tired in the fourth inning,” Hamilton said. He was relieved by Tyson Shanholtzer. Cusick ended up scoring 12 runs on 13 hits while holding Northport to five runs on five hits. In the Curlew game, Cusick found themselves

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extra innings. The game started at 9 a.m., so the girls were a bit slow in the first inning. They turned it around, though, and Emma Avey, Dawson, Huttle and Couch all hit triples in the eight-inning game. “Sierra Chantry pitched a great game. She was accurate, had a On Deck:

Cusick dominates Northport, beats Curlew

Newport Softball vs. Lakeside: 3 p.m. – Lakeside High School

PRIEST RIVER – Cusick’s Alana Keogh won two events outright at the Priest River Invitational, held Saturday, April 23. Keogh won both the 100- and 200-meter dashes, taking the 100 with a time of 13 secAt Ritzville: Saturday, April 30

IONE – The Selkirk softball team continues to do well, heading into the last week of league play. The Rangers beat both Republic and Northport in both games of doubleheaders this past week. The Rangers played Republic Wednesday, April 20, winning 16-1 and 12-2. “We pitched well, hit well, and defended well. The kids just did great,” coach Mike Mondich said. Sierra Chantry threw five strikeouts from the mound. Lexi Ellsworth caught. “Lexi Ellsworth is doing a great job behind the plate for us,” Mondich said. Quinn Zimmerman and Jenna Couch each hit triples for Selkirk. In game 2, Whitney Dawson and Ellen Huttle each hit homeruns for the Rangers. Zimmerman pitched and Ellsworth caught. Zimmerman had seven strikeouts for Selkirk. The Rangers traveled to Northport Saturday, April 23. The Rangers won the first game 14-11 in

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Lady Rangers successful over Republic, Northport By Michelle Nedved

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Grizzly golf enjoys good season thus far

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Cusick Softball vs. Republic: 2 p.m. – Republic Priest River Baseball vs. Kellogg: 3 p.m. – Kellogg Newport Baseball vs. Lakeside: 4 p.m. – Newport Priest River Softball vs. Kellogg: 4 p.m. – Kellogg Newport vs. Medical Lake Scramble: 10 a.m. – Medical Lake Newport Golf vs. Medical Lake: 10 a.m. – Stoneridge

Cusick senior Val Keogh runs the second leg of the 4x400 relay at the Priest River Invitational Saturday, April 23.The Cusick girls won the event.

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Boys’ soccer has winning week By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

Miner photo|Don Gronning

Hunter Hartwig gets a good piece of this pitch in a game against Kellogg. He drove in two runs. Priest River won 6-0 at home Saturday, April 23.

MEDICAL LAKE Newport High School boys’ soccer was on a winning streak last week, with Newport beating Lakeside 4-1 at home Tuesday, April 19, and Medical Lake 1-0 in a home game Thursday, April 21. Leo Fernandez scored the only goal in the match in the 67th minute assisted by Johnny Quandt to lead the Grizzlies to a one nil victory over the visiting Medical Lake Cardinals.

Freshman Adam Moorhead was a force in the net for the Grizzlies with 11 saves and a shut out. Ryan Leon dominated the defensive end alongside Jase Hoadley, limiting the Cardinals to few attacks, according to coach Mark Zorica. Tuesday, April 19, Newport beat Lakeside 4-1 at a home game. Newport hosted the visiting Lakeside Eagles in Northeast A league match. Newport started quickly, scoring in See Soccer, 12A

Spartans shut out Kellogg

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – The Spartan baseball team, behind the pitching of Greg Fitzmorris, shut out the visiting Kellogg Wildcats in an Intermountain League contest at home Saturday, April 23. “It was nice to see our team play a complete game, on offense, pitching, and defense,” Spartan coach Mark Schultz said. Fitzmorris threw a beauty of a game, he said, a complete game with only four hits, no runs, eight strikeouts and one walk which came in the

seventh inning. “Greg kept them off-balance and was ahead of the hitters. On defense we were sharp and made every routine play and some great plays.” The team came through with hits when there were runners on base. Nate Pettit went 2-4 at bat with an RBI, Hunter Hartwig went 3-4 with two RBIs, Kody Kuprienko went 2-3 with three RBIs. The Spartans played twice earlier in the week, losing 14-11 to Timberlake Tuesday, April 19. “It was a game that we let get away,” Schultz said. “We were behind, then we fought back,

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and gave up the lead. We did a On Deck: Vs. Timberlake: Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m. At Kellogg: Tuesday, May 3, 3 p.m.

good job at the plate, drawing 14 walks.” But errors cost the team. “We can’t make seven errors and expect to win,” Schultz said. Justin Perkins went 2-2 with two RBIs, Fitzmorris went 1-3 with four RBIs, Pettit went 2-4 with an RBI, and Kuprienko went See PR Baseball, 12A

Despite strong efforts, Lady Griz lose three By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport softball team lost three games this past week, falling to Chewelah 15-0 on Tuesday, April 19, and losing both games of a doubleheader against Colville on Saturday. Chewelah’s bats were hot Tuesday, with Tylee Frizzell going two for three with three RBIs. Chewelah scored six in On Deck:

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the first and nine in the third to win 15-0. Newport’s sole hit was a single by Crystal Miller. Although Newport lost to Colville Saturday, April 23, coach Randy Wyrobek said it was their best game this season that they lost. The Colville coach told him Newport was the first team to keep the Indians

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Newport pitcher Jensen Kirkwood throws against Colville in the first game of a doubleheader at home Saturday, April 23. Newport lost both games.

scoreless until the fifth inning. “The girls just played absolutely fantastic – diving for balls and catching,” Wyrobek said. Newport got the hits too, but couldn’t make it home.

Jensen Kirkwood hit a triple for Newport in the first game, and Hailey Walker hit two singles in the second game. Colville won 17-1 and 17-0 in the doubleheader. The Grizzlies hosted Chewelah Tuesday, after

The Miner went to press. Wyrobek had high hopes for the game. “I was just so proud of the kids – (it’s) starting to come together,” he said. They travel to Lakeside in Nine Mile Friday, April 29, for a 3 p.m. game.

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Lady Panthers sweep Northport, Curlew By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

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Spartan first baseman Antonia Martin gets an out against Kellogg at Priest River Saturday, April 23.

Lady Spartans drop two, beat Kellogg

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River softball team lost games to Timberlake and Colville last week, but rallied for a win against Kellogg on Saturday. The Spartans played Timberlake Tuesday, April 19 and lost 13-0. “We struggled to get the bats going, which was ultimately what hurt us,” coach Rob DeMent said. Morgan DeMent blasted a double in the first inning, and never saw another strike to swing at. “Timberlake has a solid lineup, they have speed on the base paths, and they score runs in bunches,” coach DeMent said. “We struggled a little bit pitching, and they made us pay for walking hitters. We played a much better defensive game, so I’m excited that we’re showing improvement.” Colville beat Priest River 17-4, with 17 hits. “We played them tough, but they eventually got on some pitches late, and scored a bunch in the seventh to stretch the score,” coach DeMent said.

Rachel Akre pitched and Jesi Huntley caught. “We, again, showed signs of improvement, but just struggled to make the big play on either side of the ball. We missed making a few big defensive plays that really could have swung the game in our favor. “On the flip side, we had bases loaded twice, and just weren’t able to get the big hit when we desperately needed it.” DeMent said Colville has a great pitching staff and are well coach. “They play the game the right way and they took advantage of every mistake we made.” The Spartans played Kellogg Saturday, and won 9-3. Priest River was missing four starters due to the Distinguished Young Woman program that night. “We asked some freshmen to step into key roles and they played great today,” coach DeMent said. Morgan DeMent went four for four, with two homeruns and four RBIs. Antonia Martin went two for four, with a double and an RBI.

“I’m extremely proud of Liz Downs and Natalie Petit for their contributions today,” coach DeMent said. Downs reached base three times, and scored all three times. Petit went two for two with an RBI. On Deck: At Timberlake: Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m. At Kellogg: Tuesday, May 3, 4 p.m.

Tawny Nichols pitched extremely well. She threw 103 pitches, gave up four hits, two earned runs, and struck out six. “She kept the Kellogg hitters off balance the entire game and never really allowed them to hit the ball hard,” DeMent said. “It was a good team win. We really needed to go out and play a complete game, which we were able to do. I’m very proud of the girls for stepping up short handed and competing well.” The Spartans traveled to Bonners Ferry Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. The Spartans travel to Timberlake Saturday, April 30 to play at 11 a.m. and then travel to Kellogg Tuesday, May 4 to play at 4 p.m.

Grizzles break personal records galore By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – It was a hot day at Newport’s home meet with Deer Park Wednesday, April 20. “We had a great turn out of volunteers to help it run smoothly,” says coach Lindsay Hicks-Frazer. “It was a fast meet with only two schools, and the bigger Deer Park track team gave us a run for our money. However, our true Griz athletes with their big bear spirit held their own with some superb sportsmanship towards the opposing team.” Personal records included: Girls 100-meter Claudia Faraudo had a time of 14.03, Mikayla Bridges came in at 14.72, and Rebecca Liu at 17.24 Girls 100-meter hurdles Kesslyn Fleck finished at 21.16 Girls 4 x 400-meter Aryonna Willoughby, Breanna Willis, Sonja Moore and Rebecca Malcolm finished at 5:02.85 Girls Pole Vault Kesslyn Fleck jumped seven-feet. Girls Long Jump Erika Moore cleared 13feet, 6-inches. Girls Shot Put Rhianna Knorr threw 31feet, 9-inches; Mary Spring 27-feet, 7-inches; Harley Taylor, 25-feet, 1-inch, and Cierra Amende, 23-feet, 5-inches. Girls Discus

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Newport’s Cory Wylie makes an attempt at clearing 9 feet at the Priest River Invitational Saturday, April 23. He missed this attempt but later cleared it easily.

Tiara Hamburg threw 78feet, 8.5-inches and Victoria Helton threw the discus 59-feet, 9-inches. Girls Javelin Acacia Wicks, 38-feet, 1-inch Boys 100-meter Brenden Geary finished with a time of 12.36. Boys 200-meter Brenden Geary’s time was 25.19 and Jacob Wagar’s was 28.61 Boys 300 hurdles Chris Rivard finished at 51.04 Boys 400-meter Brian Malcolm came in at 1:00.23 Boys High Jump Dalton Arrand jumped 5-feet, 8-inches. Boys Pole Vault Cory Wylie vaulted 10feet, 6-inches.

Boys Long Jump Kaben Hastings jumped 20-feet,4.5-inches and Jacob Wagar came in at 15-feet. Boys Triple Jump Matthew Ragsdale’s triple jump was measured at 33feet, 2.5-inches. Boys Discus Lance Knight threw the discus at 109-feet, 0.5-inches. Boys Javelin Dalton Arrand’s throw was measured at 105-feet, 6-inches. The Grizzlies will away to Riverside High School for the NEA Meet #2 vs. Riverside and Chewelah Wednesday, April 27 at 3:30 p.m. Results from the Priest River Invitational Saturday, April 23 were not available before publication.

CUSICK – The Cusick softball team won both games of a double-header when they traveled to Northport Wednesday, April 20, and to Curlew Saturday, April 23. The Panthers won the first game against Northport 18-0 and the second game 22-4. Brianna Balcom pitched and Reigan Allen caught in game one. Balcom, a senior, threw eight strikeouts on the mound and only gave up one walk. “Brianna almost received a no hitter game with only one hit against her,” coach Monica Allen said. Amy Reijonen was three for three at bat, as was Reigan Allen. Amy Reijonen hit two doubles, Jacki Sage hit a triple and Talieya Tonasket hit a triple. The Panthers had 16 hits in Game 1. Cassidy Hansen and Jacki Sage both pulled in three RBIs.

In Game 2, Taylor Allen pitched and Reigan Allen caught. Taylor, a freshman, threw four strikeouts and four walks, receiving six hits against her. Nicole Stensgar and Hansen were two for two at the plate. Hansen hit a On Deck: At Republic: Tuesday, May 3, 2 p.m.

triple, and Reigan Allen hit a triple. The Panthers had 11 hits and 19 walks. Both Cusick’s games against Curlew were a bit closer than against Northport, but the Panthers still won both games, 13-6 and 15-4. Curlew outhit Cusick 11-5 in game one, but their pitcher walked 18 at bats. Reigan Allen scored three times for Cusick. Cusick won the second game 15-4, but were again out-batted 6-5. Curlew’s pitching staff walked 16 batters. The Panthers hosted Almira/CouleeHartline Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They travel to Republic Tuesday, May 3 to play at 2 p.m.

Griz Golf: One senior on team From Page 9A

through district and possibly have a couple kids make it to state this year.” Siemsen adds that the Grizzlies are a young team with the only senior being Michelle Contreras. This is her second year competing and “She is improving each match.” Siemsen also praises the improvement of the JV team. Two members of the JV team, Chouchy and Endicott, played in the Chewelah Invite Friday, April 22. “This was their first real competition and they did a very nice job,” says Siemsen. “These kids will have two JV matches later this month and early May. I am also very proud of the progress these kids are making.” Girls’ golf has a modified Stableford scoring system this year to help im-

prove speed of play and the ability to gain points for the team. This scoring is an eagle is worth six points, a birdie is five points, par is four points, a bogie is three points, double bogie is two points and triple bogie is one point. The girl’s scores reflect this scoring system. Ownbey’s scores from all four matches averages to 102; Hilden has an average of 97; Furman’s average is 96; Dillion’s is 135; Contreras has an average of 20, and Dice’s is 12. The Grizzlies went to Jenkins High School League Match in Chewelah Monday, April 25. We’ll have results in next weeks newspaper. The team will travel to Medical Lake High School for the Medical Lake Scramble May 3 at 10 a.m.

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Spring Cusick Baseball: youth Game a pitchers’ duel soccer underway From Page 9A

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The spring soccer season got underway Saturday, April 23 at Newport. Here Dylan Taxter, 8, vies with Rayben Jurgens, 6, for the ball.

Cusick Track: Girls won 800-meter sprint From Page 9A

Strangeowl also won second in the girls 1,600 meter run. The Cusick girls won the 800-meter sprint medley with a time of 1:59.57.

Jaden Cox won third in the girls’ 400-meter dash with a time of 1:10.10. Hardie took fourth in the event.Hardie won sixth in the girls’ triple jump. Josh Keogh was the only Cu-

sick boy to place at Priest River. He won sixth in the 400-meter dash. Cusick competed at Davenport after deadline Tuesday. They will travel to Ritzville Tuesday, May 3.

s p o rt s s c o r e b o a r d BASEBALL Tuesday, April 19 Timberlake 14, Priest River 11 Priest River (5-8, 1-3) 036 200 0 11 8 7 Timberlake (2-6, 1-2) 524 300 x 14 16 2 Fitzmorris, Simpkins (5) and Campbell; Nowlan, Rodrigez (3), Plunkett (3) Galloway (5) Tonkin (7) and Villapando. W-Plunkett. L-Fitzmooris. HITS: Priest River-Perkins, Fitzmorris, Pettit 2, Campbell, Kuprienko 2, Jeter 2. Timberlake-Gallaway 3, Sommers, Smith, George 3, Tonkin 3, Villapando, Hauck. 2B-Timberlake, Plunkett, Nowlan. 3B-Timberlake, Plunkett.

Wednesday, April 20 Republic 12, Selkirk 0 Republic (9-1, 7-1) 026 04 12 9 1 Selkirk (5-9, 5-5) 000 00 0 1 9 Fritts and Helms; Couch, Whittikeind (3), Sartent (5) and McAnerin. W-Fritts. L-Couch. 2B-Republic, Hendrix. Selkirk, Taylor.

Republic 21, Selkirk 0 Republic (9-1, 7-1) 136 (11)0 21 11 2 Selkirk (5-9, 5-5) 100 00 1 2 7 McCathy and Helms; Petrich, Taylor (3), Sartent (3), Whittikeind (4) and McAnerin. W-McCathy. L-Petrich. 2B-Republic, Fritts, Campbell, McCathy, Loli. Selkirk, Couch. HR-Republic, McCathy.

Cusick 13, Northport 0 Cusick (10-2, 8-0) 230 76 13 4 0 Northport (2-10, 2-10) 000 00 0 3 2 Pope and Hansen; Gilmore, A. Middlesworth (4), and Baribault, W-Pope. L-Gilmore. 2B-Northport, Weyerts.

Cusick 5, Northport 1 Cusick (10-2, 8-0) 012 333 1 12 13 2 Northport (2-10, 2-10) 000 320 0 5 5 3 Ta. Shanholtzer, Ty. Shanholtzer (5) and Hansen; A. Middlesworth, K. Middlesworth (5), Owings (7) and Baribault. W-Ta. Shanholtzer. L-A. Middlesworth.

Friday, April 22 Colville 8, Priest River 2 Priest River (5-8, 1-3) 000 001 1 2 3 1 Colville (7-7, 5-5) 005 012 x 8 8 2 Tuprinko, Stumpkins (3), Pettit (6) and Campbell; Butts, Harbolt (3) Lindquist (5), Fitzsimmons (7) and Sandaine. W-Harbolt. L-Tuprinko. HITS: Priest River- Perkins, Hartwig, Cuprinko. Colville- Harbolt, D. Flugal, Butts, Lindquist 2, Sandaine 2, Harvey. 3B- Hartwig.

Saturday, April 23 Northport 4, Selkirk 3 Selkirk (5-9, 5-5) 021 000 000 3 1 0 Northport (2-10, 2-10) 020 000 101 4 4 2 Louch and McAnerin; B. Owings and T. Baribault. W-B. Owings. L-Louch.

Selkirk 20, Northport 10 Selkirk (5-9, 5-5) 145 00(10) 20 7 2 Northport (2-10, 2-10) 301 015.......... 10 6 7 Petrich and McAnerin; R. Gilmore, A. Middlesworth (2), and Baribault. W-who. L-Middlesworth. HITS: 2B-Northport, D. Owings, K. Middlesworth.

Cusick 2, Curlew 1 Cusick (10-2, 8-0) 000 002 0 2 5 1 Curlew (3-13, 3-13) 100 000 0 1 6 2 Pope and Hansen; Tresham and Hillderbrandt. W-Pope. L-Tresham. HITS: 2B-Cusick, Pope 2. Curlew, Tresham

Cusick 14, Curlew 3 Cusick (10-2, 8-0) 0(11)2 10 14 11 1 Curlew (3-13, 3-13) 010 02 3 6 2 Ta. Shanholtzer, Balcon (5) and Hansen; Wright, Hanks (5), Reynolds (5), and Hillderbrandt. W-Shan. L-Wright. Svwho. HITS: Visitors-. Home-. 2B-Cu, T. 3B-. HR-Cusick, Ty. Shanholtzer, Ta. Shanholtzer. Curlew, Tresham

SOFTBALL Tuesday, April 19 Chewelah 15, Newport 0 Newport 000 000 0 0 1 5 Chewelah 609 000 0 15 9 0 Statistics: Poisel, Polensky (2) and Walker; Skoke and Cuk. W-Skoke. L-Poisel. HITS: Newport- Miller. Chewelah- Skok, Cuk, Eide, Hartill, Smith, Sweat, Robison, Frizzell, Adams.

Wednesday, April 20 Cusick 18, Northport 0 Cusick (9-1, 9-1) 327 6x 18 16 1 Northport (2-6, 2-6) 000 0x 0 1 6 Statistics: Balcom and R. Allen; Young and Baribault. W-Balcom. L-Young. Sv-who. HITS: Visitors-2B-A. Reijonen 2. 3B-Sage, Tonasket.

Cusick 22, Northport 4 Cusick (9-1, 9-1) 327 6 22 11 4

Northport (2-6, 2-6) 301 0 4 6 7 Statistics: T. Allen and R. Allen; Pratt and Baribault. W-T. Allen. L-Pratt. HITS: 3B- Cus: C. Hansen, R. Allen.

Selkirk 16, Republic 1 Republic (1-9, 1-8) 100 0 1 4 0 Selkirk (8-5, 7-1) 178 x 16 13 0 Statistics: L. Hill and Cunningham; Chantry and Ellsworth. W-Chantry. L-L. Hill. 2B-Selkirk, Huttle, Couch. 3B- Republic, Cunningham. Selkirk, Zimmerman, Couch .

Selkirk 12, Republic 2 Republic (1-9, 1-8) 000 02 2 6 0 Selkirk (8-5, 7-1) 301 8x 12 10 0 Statistics: Jones and Cunningham; Zimmerman and Ellsworth. W-Zimmerman. L-Jones. HITS: 2B-Republic, Cunningham. Selkirk, Dawson 3B-Selkirk, Couch. HRSelkirk, Dawson, Huttle.

Thursday, April 21 Colville 17, Priest River 4 Colville 410 302 7 17 17 3 Priest River 200 011 0 4 4 4 Saturday, April 23 Cusick 13, Curlew 6 Cusick (9-1, 9-1) 160 002 4 13 5 6 Curlew (3-7, 2-7) 000 230 1 6 11 3 Statistics: Balcom and Allen; Baker and Fanning. W-Balcom. L-Baker. HITS: 2B-Cur: Fanning, Jacobs, Baker 2. 3B-Cur: Fanning.

Cusick 15, Curlew 4 Cusick (9-1, 9-1) 024 020 7 15 5 2 Curlew (3-7, 2-7) 000 210 1 4 6 1 Statistics: Allen and Balcom; Ringstad, Kennan (6), Ringstad (7) and Fanning. W-Allen. L-Balcom. HITS: 3B-Cus: Brown.

Colville 17, Newport 1 Colville 005 66x x 17 18 2 Newport 000 01x x 1 3 4 Statistics: Schauls and Koeppen; Kirkwood and Walker. W-Schauls. L-Kirkwood. HITS: Colville-Mein 2, Schauls 2, Nerrih 3, Koeppen 2, K. Baker 3, Hartman 2, Mitchell 2, McKern 2. Newport-Kirkwood, Ranck, Miller. 3B-Kirkwood. HR-K. Baker and Hartman.

Colville 17, Newport 0 Colville 151 73x x 17 19 2 Newport 000 00x x 0 8 4 Statistics: G. Schauls and Koeppen; T. Posiel and L. Posiel. W-G. Schauls. L-T. Posiel. HITS: Colville-Main 2, G. Schauls 4, Merritt, Koeppen 3, Baker 3, Mitchell 2, McKern 2, Fisk 2. Newport-Pillers, Ranck, Miller, Anderson, Walker 2, T. Posiel, L. Posiel. HR-G.Schauls, Koeppen.

TRACK AND FIELD Saturday, April 23 20th Annual Priest River Invitational Priest River Lamanna High School Girls 100-Meter Dash Finals 1, Keogh, Alana, Cusick, 13.09. 2, Cunningham, Brooklyn, Coeur D’Alene, 13.17. 3, Hanson, Victoria, Stillwater C, 13.74. 4, Cooper, Kelsey, Mary Walker, 13.77. 5, Sorenson, Angel, Coeur D’Alene, 14.05. 6, Faraudo, Claudia, Newport, 14.06.

Girls 200-Meter Dash 1, Keogh, Alana, Cusick, 27.50. 2, Hanson, Victoria, Stillwater C, 28.23. 3, Cooper, Kelsey, Mary Walker, 28.51. 4, Klein, Maddy, Coeur D’Alene, 28.85. 5, Franks, Andrea, Chewelah, 28.88. 6, Boll, Abby, Stillwater C, 29.18.

Girls 400-Meter Dash 1, Cherrstrom, Eliason, Coeur D’Alene, 1:04.10. 2, Osborn, Kiersti, Coeur D’Alene, 1:05.42. 3, Cox, Jaden, Cusick, 1:10.10. 4, Hardie, Emma, Cusick, 1:13.97. 5, Buckner, Elizabeth, Stillwater C, 1:14.59. 6, Goodnight, Jennifer, Selkirk, 1:18.23.

Girls 800-Meter Run 1, Young, Jordan, Bonners Ferry, 2:28.62. 2, Osborn, Lindy, Coeur D’Alene, 2:28.87. 3, McPhilomy, Tess, Coeur D’Alene, 2:42.13. 4, Donn, Nicole, Bonners Ferry, 2:43.13. 5, McNeil, Sam, Kettle Falls, 2:47.78. 6, Bishop, Shelby, Newport, 3:42.21.

Girls 1600-Meter Run 1, Young, Jordan, Bonners Ferry, 5:45.41. 2, StrangeOwl, Gracie, Cusick, 6:01.09. 3, Little, Paige, Coeur D’Alene, 6:02.91. 4, Pinkerton, Rebekah, Coeur D’Alene, 6:03.65. 5, Donn, Nicole, Bonners Ferry, 6:10.19. 6, Nelson, Caroline, Liberty Lake, 6:19.30.

Keogh, Val, Cusick, 21.55. 6, Hardie, Emma, Cusick, 21.97.

Girls 300 Meter Hurdles 1, StrangeOwl, Gracie, Cusick, 50.45. 2, McGeorge, Lauren, Selkirk, 54.12. 3, Keogh, Val, Cusick, 55.17. 4, Zaragoza, Marie, Coeur D’Alen, 55.89. 5, Nelson, Caroline, Liberty (Spa, 57.65. 6, Hardie, Emma, Cusick, 1:01.29.

Girls 4x100 Meter Relay 1, Coeur D’Alene Charter ‘A’ (Sorenson, Angel , ), 53.74. 2, Bonners Ferry ‘A’ (Alexander, Jill , ), 57.83. 3, Chewelah ‘A’ (Blain, Savannah , ), 58.03. 4, Newport ‘A’ (Willoughby, Aryonna , ), 58.35. 5, Mary Walker ‘A’ (Schlorhaufer, Anika , ), 58.80.

Girls 4x200-Meter Relay 1, Coeur D’Alene Charter ‘A’ (Sorenson, Angel), 1:53.26. 2, Newport ‘A’ (Willoughby, Aryonna), 2:00.90. 3, Bonners Ferry ‘A’ (Wallace, Brooke), 2:03.30.

Girls 4x400-Meter Relay 1, Cusick ‘A’ (Hankey, Jessica), 4:26.23. 2, Coeur D’Alene Charter ‘A’ (Cherrstrom, Eliason), 4:26.72. 3, Newport ‘A’ (Willoughby, Aryonna), 5:04.99.

Girls 800-Sprint Medley 1, Cusick ‘A’ (Hankey, Jessica), 1:59.57. 2, Bonners Ferry ‘A’ (Webster, Natasha), 2:01.82. 3, Coeur D’Alene Charter ‘A’ (Sorenson, Angel), 2:06.23. 4, Newport ‘A’ (Faraudo, Claudia), 2:19.27.

Boys 300-Meter Hurdles 1, Carle, Warren, Bonners Ferry, 44.31. 2, Flanagan, Brenden, Chewelah, 45.72. 3, Marchese, Clark, Coeur D’Alene, 46.47. 4, Durham, Konner, Priest River, 46.83. 5, Andrews, Charley, Kettle Falls, 49.08. 6, Robertson, Austin, Selkirk, 49.09.

Boys 4x100-Meter Relay 1, Chewelah ‘A’ (Danly, Peyton), 46.46. 2, Priest River Lamanna ‘A’ (Anselmo, Tommy), 47.41. 3, Selkirk ‘A’ (Avey, Stephen), 47.63. 4, Newport ‘A’ (McMeen, Brad), 47.94. 5, Coeur D’Alene Charter ‘A’ (Streeter Matt), 49.26. 6, Liberty (Spangle) ‘A’ (Johnson, Maxwell), 50.40.

Boys 4x200-Meter Relay 1, Priest River Lamanna ‘A’ (Anselmo, Robbie), 1:39.92. 2, Bonners Ferry ‘A’ (Tinerella, Michael), 1:43.52. 3, Mary Walker ‘A’ (Crossley, Tyrell), 1:48.59.

Boys 4x400-Meter Relay 1, Mary Walker ‘A’ (Willey, Garret), 3:47.15. 2, Priest River Lamanna ‘A’ (Ayers, Drayven), 3:54.62. 3, Selkirk ‘A’ (Descloux, Christopher), 4:02.13. 4, Priest River Lamanna ‘B’ (McCracken, Brandon), 4:05.98. 5, Bonners Ferry ‘A’ (Mason, Ryan), 4:09.05. 6, Newport ‘A’ (Geary, Brenden ), 4:13.20.

Boys 1600-Sprint Medley

1, Hamberg, Tiara, Newport, 5-00. 2, Pluid, Jerzie, Bonners Ferr, 4-08. 3, Franks, Andrea, Chewelah, J4-08. 4, Brown, kylin, Newport, 4-04. 5, Anderson, Emma, Coeur D’Alene, 4-02. 6, Horton, Tabitha, Newport, J4-02.

1, Bonners Ferry ‘A’ (Carle, Warren), 3:58.59. 2, Mary Walker ‘A’ (Hummel, Jeremy), 4:01.53. 3, Kettle Falls ‘A’ (Knowlton, McKay), 4:11.79. 4, Priest River Lamanna ‘A’ (Anselmo, Robbie), 4:14.86. 5, Coeur D’Alene, Charter ‘A’ (Garn, Cody), 4:19.78. 6, Kettle Falls ‘B’ (Dickey, Kacey), 4:29.32.

Girls Pole Vault

Boys High Jump

1, Smith, Victoria, Bonners Ferr, 7-05. 2, Kepner, Isabelle, Newport, 6-06. 2, Moore, Sonja, Newport, 6-06. 4, Knorr, Rhianna, Newport, 6-00.

1, Hamilton, Casey, Kettle Falls, 6-02. 2, Campbell, Jacob, Priest River, 5-08. 3, Dietrick, Collin, Priest River, 5-06. 3, Warner, Dylan, Newport, 5-06. 5, Andrews, Charley, Kettle Falls, 5-04. 6, Arrand, Dalton, Newport, 5-04. 6, Hastings, Rylan, Newport, J5-02.

Girls High Jump

Girls Long Jump 1, Nelson, Maggie, Liberty (Spa, 1508.50. 2, Cunningham, Brooklyn, Coeur D’Alene, 14-09.25. 3, Franks, Andrea, Chewelah, 14-02.50. 4, Siron, Sydnee, Liberty, 13-04.50. 5, Schlorhaufer, Anika, Mary Walker, 13-03.25. 6, Dewey, Katie, Selkirk, 13-02.50.

Girls Triple Jump

Boys Pole Vault 1, Lavala, Isaac, Bonners Ferr, 13-00. 2, Maltba, Corbin, Priest River, 11-00. 3, Pelton, Clay, Priest River, 10-06. 4, Urbaniak, Alex, Bonners Ferry, 9-00. 5, Wylie, Cory, Newport, J9-00. 6, Bertling, Nikolous, Bonners Ferry, 8-06.

1, Malcolm, Rebecca, Newport, 3002.25. 2, Moss, Kinzie, Kettle Falls, 29-07. 3, Trudeau, Samantha, Chewelah, 29-02.50. 4, Nelson, Caroline, Liberty (Spa, 27-05. 5, Karlis, Annie, Liberty (Spa, 27-04.50. 6, Hardie, Emma, Cusick, 22-00.

Boys Long Jump

Girls Shot Put

Boys Triple Jump

1, Miller, Kyrstan, Chewelah, 38-05.25. 2, Nelson, Maggie, Liberty (Spa, 34-04.75. 3, Trudeau, Samantha, Chewelah, 32-02. 4, Knorr, Rhianna, Newport, 31-07.25. 5, Triplett, Madison, Chewelah, 31-00.75. 6, Boyd, Megan, Priest River, 30-06.75.

Girls Discus Throw 1, Miller, Kyrstan, Chewelah, 10508.50. 2, Rainer, Jayden, Chewelah, 99-09. 3, Trudeau, Samantha, Chewelah, 9304. 4, Triplett, Madison, Chewelah, 93-03. 5, Wenk, Haley, Bonners Ferr, 91-09.50. 6, Boyd, Megan, Priest River, 91-05.

Boys 100-Meter Dash 1, Hastings, Kaben, Newport, 11.64. 2, Knowlton, McKay, Kettle Falls, 11.75. 3, Danly, Peyton, Chewelah, 11.92. 4, Bubb, Zayren, Selkirk, 12.02. 4, Streeter, Matt, Coeur D’Alene, 12.02. 6, Anselmo, Tommy, Priest River, 12.10.

1, Hastings, Kaben, Newport, 19-11. 2, Dietrick, Collin, Priest River, 18-09.50. 3, Flanagan, Brenden, Chewelah, 18-07.50. 4, Bubb, Zayren, Selkirk, 18-04.75. 5, Moore, Eric, Priest River, 18-04.50. 6, Sedgwick, Spencer, Priest River, 18-02. 1, Knowlton, McKay, Kettle Falls, 4201.50. 2, James, Trevor, Kettle Falls, 38-02.50. 3, Krouse, Conner, Chewelah, 37-06. 4, Sulzbacher, Nicholas, Stillwater C, 37-02.50. 5, Flanagan, Brenden, Chewelah, 37-00.75. 6, Krabbenhoft, Jaden, Selkirk, 35-06.

Boys Shot Put 1, Krouse, Conner, Chewelah, 48-02. 2, Johnson, Maxwell, Liberty Spa, 43-05.75. 3, Egge, Zack, Bonners Ferry, 41-02.25. 4, Filler, Brady, Selkirk, 40-08. 5, Hanes, Teryn, Priest River, 39-06.50. 6, McCulla, C. J., Bonners Ferry, 38-06.50.

Boys Discus Throw 1, Krouse, Conner, Chewelah, 13010.50. 2, Wade, Jack, Bonners Ferry, 12706.25. 3, Egge, Zack, Bonners Ferr, 122-10. 4, Arrand, Dalton, Newport, 119-05.25. 5, Johnson, Maxwell, Liberty (Spa, 119-02. 6, McCulla, C. J., Bonners Ferry, 113-11.50.

Vs. Odessa-Harrington: Saturday, April 30, noon At Republic: Tuesday, May 3, 2 p.m.

top four slots for sub districts. Cusick has an 8-0 Northeast 1B North League record and is in first place in the league. They have an overall record of 10-2. The Panthers played Almira/CouleeHartline after deadline Tuesday. We’ll have results in next week’s paper. Saturday, April 30, they will host Odessa-Harrington for a doubleheader. The first game will start at noon. Tuesday, May 5, the Panthers travel to Republic for their last games of the regular season. The first game will start at 2 p.m.

PR Baseball: 1-3 in league standings From Page 10A

2-5. The Spartans played Colville Friday, April 22, losing 8-2. Schultz saw positive things in the defeat. “We played a good game against Colville, pitching and defense was better,” he said, with only one error. “All three of our pitchers threw well.” Kuprinco, Alex Simpkins, and Nate Pettit took the mound. On the offense side, Priest River needed to get the big hit. “We

had some chances and we didn’t capitalize on them,” Schultz said. Spartan batters were picky, drawing eight walks. Hartwig went 1-3 with an RBI. The Spartans have a 1-3 Intermountain League record. They are 5-8 overall. Tuesday they played league leading Bonners Ferry after deadline. We’ll have results next week. They host Timberlake Saturday, April 30, for a doubleheader, with the first game starting at 11 a.m.

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the first minutes of the game with Newport’s Kai Thomas putting one in the back of the net. Thomas, with an assist by Zorica, made the first goal at 1:35 into the game. Thomas and Zorica came back to do it again at 27:37, followed by Leo Fernandez scoring his first goal at 46:10 and again at 68:20. Newport had 15 shots on goal while Lakeside had 11. Lukas Ousley made Lakeside’s only goal with an assist from Dillon Dennis at 26:44. Goalie Adam Moorhead had 14 saves for Newport. The Grizzlies will host Shadle Park High School Thursday, April 28 at 4 p.m.

Boys 200-Meter Dash 1, Hastings, Kaben, Newport, 23.91. 2, Danly, Peyton, Chewelah, 24.19. 3, Streeter, Matt, Coeur D’Alene, 24.29. 4, Bubb, Zayren, Selkirk, 24.51. 5, Pinkerton, Samuel, Coeur D’Alene, 25.06. 6, Geary, Brenden, Newport, 25.08.

Boys 400-Meter Dash 1, Pinkerton, Samuel, Coeur D’Alene, 53.57. 2, Anselmo, Tommy, Priest River, 54.91. 3, Hummel, Jeremy, Mary Walker, 56.69. 4, Osborn, Luke, Coeur D’Alene, 56.84. 5, Cates, Dustin, Mary Walker, 58.46. 6, Keogh, Josh, Cusick, 59.28.

Boys 800-Meter Run 1, Willey, Garret, Mary Walker, 2:04.27. 2, Colby, Austin, Liberty (Spa, 2:04.46. 3, King, Justin, Liberty (Spa, 2:10.51. 4, Stidham, Nolan, Bonners Ferry, 2:11.55. 5, McCracken, Brandon, Priest River, 2:14.53. 6, Schatz, Reimes, Chewelah, 2:17.01.

Boys 1600-Meter Run

Girls 3200-Meter Run

1, Gleason, Caleb, Priest River, 5:09.92. 2, Issakides, Ryan, Selkirk, 5:11.83. 3, Parks, Cameron, Priest River, 5:12.53. 4, Thomas, Dawson, Bonners Ferry, 5:15.17. 5, Chesnut, Kenny, Priest River, 5:19.02. 6, Stidham, Nolan, Bonners Ferry, 5:21.45.

1, Little, Paige, Coeur D’Alene, 12:55.96. 2, Pinkerton, Rebekah, Coeur D’Alene, 13:13.79. 3, McPhilomy, Sophie, Coeur D’Alene, 13:20.77. 4, Lysne, Hannah, Bonners Ferry, 13:31.11. 5, Schwartz, Haleigh, Stillwater C, 14:24.47. 6, Cowley, Elizabeth, Bonners Ferry, 16:24.94.

Boys 3200-Meter Run 1, Chang, Landon, Coeur D’Alene, 10:13.76. 2, Pinkerton, Samuel, Coeur D’Alene, 10:39.07. 3, Shoup, Jake, Coeur D’Alene, 10:43.33. 4, Turnbough, Tyler, Mary Walker, 10:47.02. 5, Gleason, Caleb, Priest River, 11:05.42. 6, Issakides, Ryan, Selkirk, 11:07.69.

Girls 100-Meter Hurdles

Boys 110-Meter Hurdles

1, McGeorge, Lauren, Selkirk, 18.36. 2, Moss, Kinzie, Kettle Falls, 19.21. 3, Zaragoza, Marie, Coeur D’Alene, 19.60. 4, Dewey, Katie, Selkirk, 20.66. 5,

Falls, 20.65. 5, Donahue, Matthew, Mary Walker, 20.75. 6, Fitzgerald, Hunter, Mary Walker, 21.33.

facing a pitcher they’ve struggled with, 6 foot 5 inch Dan Tresham. “Curlew has one good pitcher that we’ve had problems hitting the last three years,” Hamilton said. He says Tresham doesn’t throw particularly hard, but he gets Cusick batters to hit pop flies. The game ended up being a pitcher’s duel between Tresham and Cusick’s Pope, with Pope getting the 2-1 win for Cusick. Cusick won the second game 14-3 in five innings, largely on the basis of a 10-run fifth inning. Tanner Shanholtzer pitched for Cusick. He also hit a home run, as did Tyson Shanholtzer. The regular season is drawing to a close, with three doubleheaders left. The

wins this week mean Cusick is probably assured of one of the On Deck:

1, Dietrick, Collin, Priest River, 17.63. 2, Durham, Konner, Priest River, 19.05. 3, Marchese, Clark, Coeur D’Alene, 19.28. 4, Andrews, Charley, Kettle

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the contractors who built the lagoon site, is changing out some pumps that had been installed with the wrong motors. When the project is complete, the sewer district will start billing customers about $500 annually for the cost of the system, Pearman says. That will go on for 20 years, she said and will be in addition to the monthly cost. The sewer district attempted to get $2.5 million in relief from the state Legislature. Citizens wrote letters and county commissioners wrote a letter supporting the request. The Legislature did not provide the additional funding. Pearman said the district will renew the request next year. It is based on the fact that the waters belong to the state, she said. The project has received some state funding. The state Department of Ecology has provided a $7.2 million zero interest loan, and a $5 million grant. The district borrowed $2.72 million from the state Public Works Trust Fund at 2 percent interest. She said $1.1 million of the Public Works Trust Fund money was used for

preconstruction work, including the additional engineering and site supervision and inspection for the underdrain work associated with punching into the water table at the lagoon site. Perry Pearman said the district probably didn’t have to spend the $1.5 million to repair the watertable problem. Ecology didn’t require it but they did recommend it. Pearman said it was far cheaper to deal with it at the early stage than later. Shelia Pearman says the district will have enough to pay for the system if everyone pays their sewer bills and assessments. Now that the system is functioning, the district has a full time wastewater treatment operator. Nathan Johnson, 26, started full time work for the sewer district in January. His salary is $14 an hour or $29,000 annually. He is familiar with the project, having installed most of the grinder pumps that are at people’s homes. He has worked for a family business, S&L Underground, one of the contractors for 10 years, he says. “I started as a cleanup guy when I was 16,” he says.

DOWN RIVE R EVE NTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEETING: noon – Ione Community Center

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 STORY TIME AND CRAFTS: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

MONDAY, MAY 2 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library EMERGENCY FOOD BANK

BOARD: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations COUNTY COMMISSIONER STEVE KISS OFFICE HOURS: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Library WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

W H O TO C O N TA C T WASHINGTON

Federal

President Barack Obama (D) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 www.WhiteHouse.gov/Contact Sen. Maria Cantwell (D) 511 Hart Senate Bldg. Washington DC 20510 202-224-3441 Website: www.cantwell.senate.gov Local: U.S. Courthouse 920 W. Riverside, Suite 697 Spokane WA 99201 509-353-2507 Sen. Patty Murray (D) 154 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington DC 20510 202-224-2621 Website: www.murray.senate.gov Local: 10 N. Post St. Suite 600 Spokane WA 99201 509-624-9515 Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) Fifth Congressional District 203 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515 202-225-2006 Website: www.mcmorrisrodgers.house.gov Local: 10 N. Post St. Suite 625 Spokane WA 99201 509-353-2374

State

Governor Jay Inslee (D) Office of the Governor PO Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 360-902-4111 Relay operators for the deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov Legislative District 7 Sen. Brian Dansel (R) 115B Irv Newhouse Building PO Box 40407 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 360-786-7612 E-mail: Brian.Dansel@leg.wa.gov District Office: 319 W. Hastings Suite B205 Spokane, WA 99218 509-340-9107 Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7988 E-mail: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Home Office: 20 N. Main St. PO Box 1 Omak, WA 98841 509-826-7203 Rep. Shelly Short (R) 427A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7908 E-mail: short.shelly@leg.wa.gov Home office: 147 North Clark Ave. Suite 5 Republic WA 99166 509-775-8047

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Johnson also received some training from the Diamond Lake Sewer District wastewater treatment operator. Johnson says as soon as the new pump motors are replaced, the system will be 100 percent finished. He says he will be available to help, so people can call him at 509-844-8802. The controversial process of putting the sewer in has taken its toll. When Gary Garrett’s term as sewer district commissioner expired last year, he didn’t run again. The position has been vacant since January, leaving the decisions to sewer district commissioners Perry Pearman and Peggy Johnsen. Sheila Pearman says it has been difficult to find someone to fill the vacancy. The whole sewer process has been contentious. In 2010 sewer district commissioners voted to establish a Local Improvement District. LIDs are formed by the commissioners voting to do so. If people don’t want to have an LID, landowners representing 40 percent of the LID area needed to formally object. Sewer district com-

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Nathan Johnson was hired as the wastewater treatment operator for the sewer district. He started full time work in January.

missioners thought they had withstood the many challenges, but they were wrong. The formation of the LID was successfully challenged in court by a group opposed to building what they said was an unnecessarily expensive system. The judge ruled that the district had improperly included some public property in the LID area.

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Kansas to Colville with her husband, who is a pastor at Church of the Nazarene. “So I’ve been working with people and helping them since I was a small child. It’s in my blood.” As Human Resources Manager for the county, Swinger-Inskeep is responsible for hiring practices, disciplinary action, posting and advertising jobs, and working with management and employees in each county department. She reports directly to Pend Oreille County Commissioners. The position’s annual salary is $55,618. Swinger-Inskeep has a Bachelors degree from Butler University in po-

litical science and psychology and a Masters in business administration from the University of Kansas. “Listening is a big part of my job,” she says. “The main aspect of this kind of work is being a people person, and I am. Plus, I’m outsider to this community. I don’t have any particular bias, and if I don’t have an answer for something, I have no problem saying so and doing the research.” She adds that doesn’t mind the commute from Colville to Newport. “It allows me the opportunity to gather my thoughts in the morning and unwind during the drive home,” she says. “I’m really glad to be here.”

Community health needs meeting Thursday COLVILLE – There will be a meeting Thursday, April 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Ione Community Center at 210 E. Blackwell in Ione to take public input for a Community Health Needs Assessment. Every three years, Providence Mount Carmel Hospital is federally required to conduct an assessment to determine priority health issues and a focus for their community support. The NE Washington Health District also uses this information to guide program and policy decisions to improve the community’s health. People are invited to participate in this process to provide insights into the health needs of the Tri County community, especially among the most poor and vulnerable. At the meeting, staff will present the latest health data trends and look at how trends

have changed since the last needs assessment in 2013. People will be asked to review data and bring insights from work and personal experiences. Results for these events will be compiled and sent out to participants. Both the data and qualitative information will be used by the group to identify three to four priority community health needs. “We welcome your participation in the meeting,” said Pam Borders, administrative assistant for Providence. “We would also welcome any interested community member, so feel to share this with others in the community. Lunch will be provided.” People are asked to RSVP to Michele Sakurai (Michele.sakurai@providence.org) or Pam Borders (Pamela. borders@providence. org) so they may insure enough space and refreshments.

Since the only way to overturn the LID without going to court was if owners of 40 percent of the property in the LID formally objected, including the public property in the LID unfairly raised the bar for the objectors, the judge ruled. So district commissioners went back and formed another, smaller LID. Opponents then petitioned to dissolve the

district, which was voted on in 2011, with the disincorporation defeated. Now the sewer system is nearly built, with 310 lots with full hook ups, two commercial lots and some stubs. The lake will no doubt be better for it, with several leaking septic homemade systems taken offline. But the cost has been dear both in money and relationships.

Results announced for 37th annual Loggers Day NORDMAN – Ten men’s teams and five women’s teams competed at the 37th annual Loggers Day competition in Nordman Saturday, April 16. Priest Lake Lumber won the women’s team competition. They beat Eager Beavers, American Power Wash, Women Who Love Wood and Not Your Loggers Daughter. Emily Hord of Priest Lake Lumber won the women’s ax throw. Tristan Friebus and Catlin Friebus of Priest Lake Lumber won the cross cut competition and Hord, Tristan Friebus and Catlin Friebus of Priest Lake Lumber won the tug of war competition. Team Peabers won the men’s team competition, beating out The Narly Burrs, Priest Lake Lumber, Stihl Wood, Priest Lake Brewing, Dirty Rick & Sons, Akre Logging, Gray Wolf, Eagle Electric and Team 92 5/8 Inches. Rueben Akre of Akre Logging won the ax throw, Kurt Cuzzetto and Keven Lemieux of Team Peabers won the cross cut competition, Kole Akre of Akre Logging won the chain saw competition, Nate Norman of Team 92 5/8 Inches won the pole walk and Anthony Hall, Cody Storro and Nolan Brooks of Stihl Wood won the tug of war.

Ione to dedicate pavilion to Fowell IONE – Several visitors attended the April 6 Ione Town meeting. According to the meeting minutes, Jessica Davis asked the Ione Town Council if the pavilion in the park could be dedicated to Donnie Fowell, the late Ione mayor, for his years of service to the community. Ione Town Councilmember Charles Spears agreed. Davis will be asking for donations to help with expenses. Kathy Hershey, whose cars and trailer had been vandalized by someone keying both vehicles, scratching “No Pot” in the hoods and slashing the tires, said that damage is estimated at $11,000 and that three suspects are being investigated. She thanked the community for its support. Mike Smith of the Ione Baptist Church thanked the Town for returning the picture painted by Flanagan for the church. He said the church is hosting 30 volunteers from their sister church in Federal Way, and is asking for possible projects taking two or three days to complete. Spears reported that the PUD had approached him about installing an antenna by the water reservoir. Spears says the state Department of Health requires a 15-foot clear zone around the tank and he doesn’t believe there is enough room. He said he would vote no on the request. Spears also reported that trees were being cut on Cedar Creek for the new sewer line. He said aerators are cleaned and continuity checks complete; they are ready to be returned to the sewer lagoons. He reported the well is being cleaned and the pump repaired, with well five taking up the slack. County commissioner Steve Kiss reported that county building permits were up this year and road restrictions are lifted. Spears asked for an update on Spokane County and Pend Oreille River water issue. Kiss said Spokane County has a grant to study diverting river water to Spokane and may purchase bank water for future needs.

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Wakeley featured at Entree Gallery

West Bonner schools hold kindergarten registrations

NORDMAN – The Entree Gallery will open for the 2016 season Saturday, May 7, with a summer schedule of artists and events, including shows, receptions, demos and workshops. Opening May 7 is “Along The Trail,” a selection of original contemporary oils by Priest Lake artist Tom Wakeley. The show, which runs through Memorial Day Weekend, provides a leisurely look at seasonal views one might see while hiking the trails

PRIEST RIVER – Elementary schools in the West Bonner County School District will hold kindergarten registrations for the 2016-17 school year on Wednesday, May 4. Registration at Priest Lake Elementary is 7-9 a.m., and 12:30-2:30 p.m. At Priest River Elementary, times are 8-11 a.m., and noon to 3 p.m., and at Idaho Hill Elementary in Oldtown, times are from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. The child must be five years of age on or before Sept. 1. A certified birth certificate and shot records are required to register. The office is moving at the end of April to 2101 Pine St., across the street from Travers Park, down the road from the Sandpoint West Athletic Club.

of Priest Lake. Highlighting the show is “Winter Sun,” a painting the artist began during his demo at the gallery last summer. The Entree Gallery will host an artist reception for Wakeley Sunday, May 29, from 1-3 p.m. The gallery will host its annual Mothers’ Day Open House on Sunday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A stop at the gallery after Mother’s Day Brunch has become a family tradition, with a door prize and com-

plimentary flower for each Mom. The gallery, which opens daily at 10 a.m., is located at 1755 Reeder Bay

Road, two miles east of Nordman. For more information, contact the Entree Gallery at 208-443-2001.

Blanchard man faces charges of kidnapping, rape BLANCHARD – A 53-year-old man was arrested Saturday, April 23 and charged with the kidnapping and rape of a 51-year-old woman. Joe Fred Ransom, a resident of Blanchard, was ordered Monday to be held in Bonner County District Court in lieu of $250,000, according to the Bonner County Daily Bee. A preliminary hearing regarding charges of first-degree kidnapping and rape is pending as of this writing. Bonner County Magistrate Lori Meulenberg ruled that Ransom did not qualify for the appointment of a public defender. According to a story in the Bonner County Daily Bee, the woman was

prevented from resisting the rape because Ransom allegedly threatened to kill her while brandishing a knife. Ransom and the woman are said to have dated off and on, according to a Bonner County sheriff’s detective that testified at a probable cause hearing. Reportedly, Ransom backhanded the woman in the face as they were traveling back to her home in Spirit Lake after visiting a bar on the morning of April 23. Ransom was allegedly upset that the woman was seeing another man and allowing other men to be in her home. Testimony at the probable cause hearing alleged that Ransom threatened

to kill the woman and burn her house down. When Ransom and the woman reached her home, Ransom reportedly struck her more than a dozen times and attempted to convince her to stab him in the chest. According to testimony, Ransom threatened the woman for four hours, raping her before he left the residence. The woman contacted authorities and Ransom was picked up by law enforcement. When confronted by investigators, Ransom denied having sex with the woman. According to the Florida Department of Corrections, Ransom was prosecuted for at-

Fire district holds open house PRIEST RIVER – The West Pend Oreille Fire District is holding an open house Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Station 1, 61 Airfield Way, just north of Priest River off Highway 57. There will be demonstrations, plus

information regarding the bond and levy the district is running in the May 17 election in Bonner County. They will also be serving free hot dogs and chili while supplies last. The district covers much of western Bonner County, including the city of Priest River.

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Priest River driver’s license office closed May 5-6 PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Drivers License Office will be closed Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6. It will reopen Monday, May 9.

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“Winter Sun,” an oil painting by Priest Lake artist Tom Wakeley will highlight his show at The Entree Gallery, which opens May 7 and continues through Memorial Day weekend.

CORRECTION Due to a “find and replace” error during production, the town of Metaline Falls was referred to as Metaline Springs in a story about the Cutter Theatre in the Spring edition of Horizon magazine, published last week by The Miner. We regret any confusion this may have caused.

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Health and Wellness Versatile soy adds variety, boosts nutrition Family Features

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Edamame Hummus Recipe courtesy of United Soybean Board

Makes: 14 2-tablespoon servings 2 cups shelled edamame, cooked according to package directions 1/4 cup soybean oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped 3/4 teaspoon cumin, ground 1/2 teaspoon salt

In food processor, puree edamame, oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt for 30 seconds, scraping sides twice, until almost smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serving tips: Serve with pita triangles, crackers, baguette or raw vegetables. Nutrition information per serving: 60 calories; 2 g protein; 3 g carbohydrate; 1 g dietary fiber; 5 g fat (0 g saturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 90 mg sodium.

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Surprising Uses for Soy Looking for creative ways to incorporate more soy into your diet? You may be surprised by all the ways you can build delicious snacks and meals around this plant protein: Tofu: extra-firm replaces meat protein in recipes such as grilled kabobs and sandwiches, or use soft or silken in place of mayonnaise and sour cream in creamy dishes, such as soups and dips. Edamame: serve these green soybeans in the pod for an appetizer or add to dishes, such as chili or stir-fry, for protein-packed flavor and texture. Soymilk: ideal for beverages such as smoothies and lattes, over cereal and in cooked dishes, such as puddings or custards. Dairy alternatives: a wide range of dairy-free products are available, includ ing soy-based “yogurt,” “cheese” and frozen desserts. Soy crumbles: perfect for chili, spa ghetti sauce and tacos, this “veggie ground” contains 75 percent less fat than ground beef. Soy flour: improves taste and texture and elevates the nutrition profile when mixed with wheat flour.

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ost of us are familiar with the healthy habits necessary to promote a high quality of life – whether we put them into practice or not. What some may not realize is that many of these common-sense teachings not only prevent disease, they also keep vital organs, such as your eyes, in tip-top shape. “Your quality of life is closely linked to how well you see,” said Lisa Shin, an optometrist and VSP provider based in Los Alamos, N.M. “You can take steps now to take care of your eyes and preserve your vision well into old age.” Protect your eyesight and keep your eyes healthy for years to come with these tips: Eat a healthy diet. Research shows that certain foods can boost eye health and ward off age-related eye changes, such as macular degeneration. To keep your eyes in the best shape, Shin recommends incorporating eye-boosting vitamins and minerals into your diet, such as lutein and zeaxanthin (found in broccoli, corn, squash, peppers, spinach and kale); vitamin C (found

in citrus fruits, melons, tomatoes and broccoli); vitamin E (found in legumes, wheat germ, nuts and seeds); zinc (found in whole grains); and omega-3 fatty acids (found in salmon). Reduce time in the sun. Cataracts are the most common cause of age-related vision loss in adults. Because the sun’s ultraviolet rays can increase your risk of developing cataracts, it’s important to take precautions to shield your eyes from the sun. Shin recommends wearing UV protective eyewear, as well as a wide-brimmed hat. Quit smoking. It’s a no-brainer that smoking is bad for your heart and lungs, but did you realize that it can also damage your eyesight? “Smoking harms nearly every bodily organ, including the eyes,” Shin said. “Cigarette smokers are at greater risk of developing both macular degeneration and cataracts.” Exercise regularly. Aside from keeping your waistline trim, regular exercise can also keep your eyes sharp. A study in the “British Journal of Ophthalmology”

found that those who led an active lifestyle were 70 percent less likely to develop macular degeneration. Participants in the study walked at least two miles a day, but even just 30 minutes of walking a day can go a long way toward keeping your entire body in good shape. Get an annual eye exam. Even if you think you have impeccable vision, it’s still imperative to schedule an annual eye check-up. The eyes provide a surprising number of clues about your overall health. By simply peering into your eyes, your eye doctor can detect a broad array of health conditions – from hypertension to diabetes – that you might not even be aware you have. You only have one set of eyes, so it’s crucial to take the proper steps to care for them. By nourishing your body with the right foods, getting regular exercise and going in for regular eye exams, you can keep your vision sharp at any age. For more on the importance of eye health and for information on VSP Direct vision insurance, which costs as little as $17 per month, visit VSPIndividualPlans.com.

Are you getting enough Vitamin D? How milk can help Many people know that sunlight is one of the best sources of vitamin D, but it can be difficult to get enough from sunshine alone during the winter months. This is especially true for those living in the northern United States from October through May because the sunshine is not strong enough.

And, while sunscreen is important to protect you from the sun’s harmful rays, it prevents the body from making vitamin D. So, it’s no surprise that according to the “Dietary Guidelines for Americans,” many Americans, including children, fall short of getting the recommended amount of vitamin D; not getting enough can be linked to

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ven a mild case of the flu or a powerful cold can leave you feeling run down and out of sorts for days or even weeks. While many ailments must simply run their course, there are many steps you can take to fight your way back to good health. The first step is identifying whether you’re fighting a cold or the flu, which can be tricky because many of the symptoms are similar. However, colds tend to come on more slowly, while the flu hits rather quickly. Often cold symptoms stay limited to your head (runny nose, sneezing, sore throat), while a flu affects other areas of your body with aches, fatigue and sometimes digestive irritation such as nausea or diarrhea. Generally, flu symptoms are more intense than cold symptoms. Sometimes, but not always, the flu brings a fever or 100 F or more, along with chills and sweats. Follow this advice to help fight cold and flu, and get you back on your feet: Stay home and rest, and avoid contact with other people. Also wash your hands frequently to prevent infecting others or re-infecting yourself. If you are at risk of developing flu-related complications, consult a doctor about whether prescription antiviral drugs are advisable. Typically, these prescriptions are most effective when taken within the first 48 hours that you become ill.

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hen you’re crunched for time, you may be tempted to ditch the pampering from your morning routine. No matter how quickly you have to dash out the door, you can always find shortcuts to your daily beauty regimen that let you look and feel your best. These time-saving tips will let you give your body the TLC it deserves, even when you’re pressed for time. Be a multi-tasker. You can do two things at once to save time, such as applying a face mask or wash before brushing your teeth or letting a deep-conditioning hair mask work while you shave your legs. Letting the face wash sit on your skin while you brush

allows you to get more of the skin care benefits without the added time, and pinning up your hair in the deep-conditioning mask while shaving then rinsing it out will help your hair feel softer and more hydrated. Keep up with conditioner. You may find it tedious, but hair care is

no place to cut corners. Keeping your hair wellconditioned helps keep it healthier in the long run. Healthy strands are easier to detangle and style, which ultimately saves time. Have an all-in-one shampoo and conditioner on hand for days when you simply can’t do both and save detangling time by using a wide-tooth comb in the shower. Use products that do double-duty in the shower. Using a multibenefit body wash can give your skin and senses needed nourishment in the shower. Master a few simple hair styles. Whether your hair is long or short, experiment with a few go-to styles you can rely on when time is short. Sleek ponies and messy

buns can disguise a hectic morning. For shorter cuts, look for a style that lets you air dry for a carefree tousled look. Lighten up when it comes to cosmetics. You may be surprised by how pulled together you appear with a minimalist approach to makeup. Use a tinted moisturizer with sunscreen to even your skin tone, then use natural shades to enhance your best features. Save complex eye makeup for a less rushed day and stick to the basics: mascara, a dusting of blush for color and a pretty nude gloss.

Learn more, breathe better Early intervention key to preventing and managing COPD Only a few years ago, about one third of the population had not heard of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), despite its status as one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Now, nearly a decade later, awareness of COPD is on the rise. Because one key to managing COPD is early intervention, the more people are familiar with the symptoms, the greater the chances for earlier diagnosis and starting a treatment plan to help improve quality of life. COPD is a serious respiratory disease that over time makes it increasingly difficult to breathe. In people with COPD, airways – tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs – become partially blocked. When severe, COPD can make the most basic of activities, such as taking a walk, doing light housework or even washing

and dressing oneself, a challenge. Increased awareness of COPD is an important part of early detection and treatment efforts, as more than 15 million people are currently diagnosed with the disease in the United States and it is estimated that millions more have it without realizing. About half of both primary care physicians and nurse practitioners cite the challenge of patients not fully disclosing symptoms as a barrier to diagnosis. Many people suffering from the signs of COPD – such as shortness of breath, chronic cough and wheezing – often chalk them up to seasonal allergies, the common cold or simply consequences of growing older. Luckily, in 2015, among those who have exhibited the symptoms, about threequarters indicated they had spoken to See COPD, 6B

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their health care providers about these breathing issues, according to the results of the annual DocStyles and HealthStyles surveys of public health attitudes, knowledge, practices and lifestyle habits conducted each year by Porter Novelli. A majority of patients left these discussions with simple action items intended to

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he brain is the body’s most complex organ. It’s also the most important one. That’s why keeping it healthy is critical, especially as you age. Every day, scientists are discovering how closely our minds and bodies are connected. As it turns out, the things that you do to keep your body and heart healthy may also be good for your brain. Incorporate these eight healthy habits and activities into your daily life to help you optimize brain health and stay sharp in the years ahead.

Get moving Physical activity is good for your health at every age. Studies show being active is associated with a lower risk of brain issues. Whether it’s nightly walks, playing with the grandkids or taking your favorite yoga class, find

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The antioxidants in nutrient-dense foods like berries, broccoli and legumes, including some fats such as olive oil, may lower some risks to your brain. Try eating a healthy, low-fat, lowcholesterol diet with lots of vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables, as well as whole grains such as oatmeal and brown rice.

Drink moderately How the body handles alcohol can change with age. Some older adults can feel “high” without increasing the amount of alcohol they drink. This can make them more likely to become confused or have accidents. So limit the amount of

Get a good night’s sleep Poor sleep, or inadequate sleep, due to issues such as insomnia or sleep apnea, doesn’t just leave you feeling tired. It can have serious physical effects and can impact memory and thinking, too. Get comfy and go to bed. Seven to eight hours is a good night’s rest.

Discover a new talent When you learn new things, you engage your brain. Try something you haven’t done before – learning French, ballroom dancing or carpentry, for example. Challenging your brain on a regular basis is fun and beneficial.

Stay connected Science has shown that regular engagement in social activities can help reduce some risks to your brain. Stay connected and invite family or friends over for a healthy meal, go on a

Understanding the Yawn Yawning is a natural part of everyday life, yet this simple phenomenon has some rather curious and mysterious features. Why do I yawn? This simple question does not yet have a simple answer. However, there are a handful of popular theories. For example, yawning may increase the body’s oxygen levels and help get rid of carbon dioxide. Alternatively, it may

serve an evolutionary role in which yawning was used to show teeth and intimidate others. More recent theories suggest that yawning may help cool the brain in situations when it gets too hot. No theory has been proven correct. Do I yawn only when I’m sleepy? You may think yawning only hapSee Yawn, 7B

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Weed out gardening injuries this spring Gardening has many health benefits, but you need to ensure that you’re not putting undue strain on your body. Bend at the knees. Bending while weeding, planting or lifting can cause pain in your lower back, hamstrings or knees. If you must bend, do so with your knees and position yourself squarely facing the object – close enough that

you are not also reaching. Watch your spine. Stooping while hoeing, raking or shoveling puts strain on your spine. Instead, let your feet and hips do the work or use ergonomically shaped tools. Tools with thicker handles can also help decrease hand fatigue. Don’t over-reach. Stretching for high branches or for that

hard-to-reach spot can put strain on your ankles, neck and shoulders. Tools with grab and go handles make it easier to lean into hard-to-reach areas, helping to reduce the twisting and bending that strains joints. Also, drench products, which are applied to the base of the plant, can help avoid the need to reach. Get a grip. Grasping a

trigger for long periods of time can fatigue the wrist, hand and fingers. Instead, use ergonomically shaped tools. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 400,000 people are hurt in their gardens each year by lawn or garden tools, and thousands more are hurt from bending, stooping, reaching and grasping.

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need it to carry messages between the brain and every other part of the body. In addition, a growing body of research supports other potential benefits of vitamin D. According to the “Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report,” it may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Why milk is a good choice Unfortunately, there aren’t many natural food sources of vitamin D, but milk is fortified to be an excellent source. In fact, milk is the top food source of vitamin D in the American diet. Each 8-ounce glass contains 30 percent of the daily value of vitamin D – plus eight other essential nutrients, such as eight grams of high-quality protein. So, if you drink the recommended three cups of milk each day, you can get 90 percent of your daily vitamin D requirement from milk alone.

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pens when bored or tired, yet it is not uncommon to see Olympic athletes yawning just prior to their events. A study that looked at soldiers about to parachute out of an airplane for the first time showed an increase in yawning just before jumping, so it’s not just boredom or sleepiness that brings on yawns. Yawning may trigger the brain to make a change in its state, either from bored to alert, sleepy to awake, etc. Why do I yawn when I see someone else yawning?

You won’t be surprised to hear that this too is a mystery. However, there

Either this article is making you sleepy or you’ve hit on another common trigger for yawns. are some surprising things that are known. Even though children begin yawning as early

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b r i e f ly Skookum Creek Music at Hospitality House Friday NEWPORT – Friday Night Live will close out the Spring season with the Skookum Creek Music Co. at the Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, April 29 at 7 pm. People are invited to come listen to this fine local band. There is no charge, but donations are always accepted.

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party April 30 BLANCHARD – The Blanchard Community Center is hosting a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m. Cost is $6 per person and includes refreshments and finger food lunch. There will be an auction of numerous items to benefit the center and participants are encouraged to bring their favorite doll or teddy bear to share. Bring a cup and saucer and/or wear a hat to win a prize.

Public invited to Ridvan celebration NEWPORT – The peacemakers musical group will perform Sunday, May 1, at 101 Lilac Lane at 2 p.m. to conclude the Ridvan spring festival. This 12day period (April 21-May 2) celebrates the time in 1863 when Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í Faith, proclaimed his mission as God’s messenger at a garden in Baghdad, which became known as the Garden of Ridvan (Paradise). The emphasis of Sunday’s gathering will be on prayers for peace and unity and is non-denominational. The community is invited to bring a favorite prayer or reading on peace to share with the group.

Live and Learn art with Randy Haa at Priest River Library April 30 PRIEST RIVER –The Priest River Library’s Live and Lean program will have two art sessions with Randy Haa Saturday, April 30. The first session will start at 10 a.m. and the second session will start at 11 a.m. There will be enough time for people to make a piece of art. Haa is known for fused glass art. People are asked to call the library at 208448-2207 to sign up for one session or the other. Registration is required in order to have enough supplies on hand. People can call or email library@westbonnerlibrary.org for more information or check the library website at www. westbonner.lili.org for additional programs throughout the year.

Share your life events for free NEWPORT – The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers are looking to share your life events with the community. Submit births, weddings and engagements to The Miner for publication at no charge. The Miner can be reached at 509447-2433, minernews@ povn.com or visit www. pendoreillerivervalley. com online, or stop by the office at 421 S. Spokane in Newport.

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Blood donor Newport Fire Chief and local businessman Rob Owen donates blood at the United Church of Christ in Newport Thursday, April 21. Owen says he donates blood just almost every time the Inland Northwest Blood Center comes to town, about every eight weeks.

Deadline for nonprofit grants is this Friday SPOKANE – Nonprofits looking to apply to Empire Health Foundation for grants up to $15,000 for emergency needs should have their application in no later than Friday, April 29. This applies for nonprofits in Pend Oreille, Spokane, Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Stevens and Whitman counties as well as the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Kalispel and Spokane Tribal

Reservations. The program is designed to address one-time, emergent needs in the seven counties, and any nonprofit serving the region can apply for up to $15,000. An online application for the 2016 cycle is available on the website at www.empirehealthfoundation.org. For more information, call 509-919-3042 or email christina@empirehealthfoundation.org.

Come learn about the Willamette meteorite April 23 USK – Jack Nisbet, a Spokane-based teacher, naturalist and author, will give a presentation on the Willamette meteorite Saturday, April 23, 2 p.m. at the Usk Community Center.

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Priest River Junior High honor rolls out PRIEST RIVER – Third quarter academic honor rolls were released for Priest River Junior High seventh and eighth graders last week. Eight seventh graders were named to the Principal’s Honor Roll for their perfect 4.0 grade point averages: Kailey Ackley, Shelby Hanna, Kiernan Hegel, Kylee Lederle, Lily McDermeit, Halie Moore, Harley Niswender and Dana Wuollet. The High Honor roll was made up of seventh grade students who achieved grade point averages of 3.53.99. Chelsea Brown, Jenna Cleveland, Ava Driftmeyer, Makia Fitzmorris, Kymara Fulton, Owen Herman, Blayre Jeffs, Samantha Krampert, Hannah Larson, Chase Morley, Hannah Palfrey, Kaylie Pierson, Coby Rogers, Brody Simmons, Quade Storro, Madison Walker and Makina Womack were named to The High Honor Roll. The Honor Roll consisted of seventh graders who earned a 3.49 – 3 GPA. They were: Ulyana Babak, Madison Boswell, Tyson Brooks, Trent Gritts, Graden Hanes, Olivia Hoepfer, Jordan Martin, Rees O’Brien,

Brendan Reeves, Timothy Reynolds, Brent Roland, Lillee Sennett, Cheyanne Slick, Cory Smith, and Emma Solomon. There were 10 eighth graders named to the Principal’s Honor Roll. Bailey Davis, Amy Flack, Emily Holbrook, Adrie Minish, Lillian Nolan, Heather Pound, Natalie Randolph, Madelynn Rusho, Kara Slater and Fisher Wingert were honored for their perfect 4.0 grade point averages. Grant Ahlers, Cameron Bell, Lily Bombino, Caden Brennan, Tanner Cochrane, Michael Donahoe, Bradley O’Brien, Maggee Pankoke, Sayje Sawyer, Izobel Schmidt, Baylee Teeters and Cole Thompson were named to the eighth grade High Honor Roll for their 3.99-3.5 GPAs. Caleb English, Caliane English, Joshua Fitch, Jackson Gilliland, Kaitlin Gilliland, Alexus Hirst, Zoe Jones, Jantzen Lucas, Harlee Meek, Sean Pedersen, Cassidy Prudek, Harlie Saccomanno, Sarah Trantum and Benjamin Zapfe earned GPAs of 3.49-3 and were named to the eighth grade Honor Roll.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, April 27

Newport

Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park

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

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

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

Saturday, April 30

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

Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

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

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown

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

Thursday, April 28

Sunday, May 1 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, May 2 Bonner County Homeschool Group: 2:30 p.m. - Priest River City Park Priest River Chamber Board: 4 p.m. - Chamber Office Youth Advisory Council: 4 p.m. - Blanchard Library

Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s group: 10 a.m. Rotary Building, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown

Newport Maws and Paws Booster Club: 6 p.m. - Newport High School Library

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

Newport Lions Club: 6:30 p.m. - Kelly’s Restaurant, Call Ota Harris at 509-447-4157

Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick 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 Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. - 301 E. Third St. N., Oldtown Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Friday, April 29 Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center,

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick Blanchard Lions: 7 p.m. Blanchard Inn Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, May 3 Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church Soroptimist International of Newport Business Meeting: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Kaniksu Lodge 97: 6 p.m. VFW Hall in Priest River Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Pend Oreille County

Search and Rescue: 7 p.m. - Newport Health Center Basement Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Wednesday, May 4 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. -

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

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

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

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

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Services - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.org

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

Hospitality House 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 Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available Rev. Russell Clark 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center Calispel Post 217: 6 p.m. American Legion in 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

REAL LIFE NEWPORT

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Verily I say, this is the Day in which mankind can behold the Face and hear the Voice of the Promised One.” The Divine Springtime has come. Rejoice! Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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obituari es Iryne M. Field Spokane

Iryne M. Field entered into rest April 17, in Spokane, where she resided for the past 11 years. She was 99. She was Field born in Greenbush, Minn., July 1, 1916. Iryne and her four older brothers were raised in Wenatchee, Wash., area. During World War II she and her husband, Bill Holcroft, worked in the Navy shipyards in California. They then moved to Newport, where they owned and operated a small café. After they separated she remained in Newport and eventually began work as a bank teller. She married Kenneth Field in 1947 and they were together until his passing in 1988. Iryne is survived by her daughter, Patricia Short, her son Stephen Field, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport Friday, April 29 at 1 p.m. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

Larry Sherman Newport

Larry Sherman of Newport passed away April 21. He was 90. He was born March 30, 1926, and was raised in the Sherman Newport area by his parents, May and Clarence Sherman. He graduated from Newport and was in the Navy during World War II. Larry married Ruby Johnson and then later married Carolyn Oscarson. Larry wore many hats through his life from Little League coach, Scoutmaster, mortician, working at the hardware store, plumber, a fireman, and then farmer. He was a man of many talents and some of those included being a master marksman and scuba rescue diver, both of which he was very proud of. He just enjoyed his 90th birthday and was very happy to be with family and friends on that special day. He was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Joe Sherman. He is survived by Carolyn, Jerry (and J.C.) Sherman, Jeff (and Pam) Sherman, Melinda Crane (fiancée Joseph Chapman), Ed (and Naomi Newhouse) Oscarson, Brad (and Trish) Oscarson, Craig (and Jill) Oscarson, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special family members are Ron, Kim and Kevin Farman. Donations can be made to “Mikey’s Team” for the Pend Oreille Valley Relay for Life. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

Lloyd Edward Simpson Newport

Lloyd Edward Simpson passed away April 19, in Spokane after a battle with leukemia. He was born Oct. 27, 1947, in the Bronx, N.Y. He attended Simpson Glen Cove High School in

New York and lived in Ashland, Mass. for 24 years. On March 16, 1967 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served in the Vietnam War. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and Rifle Sharpshooters Badge. He was honorably discharged as a private Aug. 4, 1969. Lloyd held several jobs, including working at Snap on Tools for 17 years, as a landscaper for 10 years, and at Walmart for seven years. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing coed softball, watching sports (he was a die-hard Yankees fan) and spending time with his family and friends. He would always tell his daughter, Taylor, to “Look out for who? Number one,” instilling the importance of self-care and confidence. He was a loving husband, father, and friend who will truly be missed by all. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Maria Chute of Newport; daughter, Taylor Simpson of Newport); three sons; Troy Simpson of Newport, Tyrone Simpson (Bruna), Hopkins, of Massachusetts and Terry Simpson (Sandra) of Glen Cove, N.Y.; a brother, Kenneth Simpson (Donna), of Glen Cove, N.Y., and a half-sister, Carina Rouse of Indiana; nephews Ken Jr., Keith, and Kyle Simpson; six grandchildren, Kayden, Kody, Danny, Terry Jr., Jared and Tyree, and four greatgrandchildren. A half-brother, Larry Simpson, preceded him in death. A private service will be held for the family.

Daniel J. Sullivan

Service conducted by members of J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post #953, Forestville. Editor’s note: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report, but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights. Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online. Pend Oreille County

Monday, April 18 TRESPASSING: Veit Rd., report of known subject that keeps trespassing on property. WEAPON OFFENSE: Hwy. 2 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Quail Loop, Newport ARREST: Rhiannon C. Lynn, 39, of Spokane arrested for forgery. ACCIDENT: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of twovehicle accident non-injury. ARREST: Andrew J. Tressel, 31, of Newport arrested on local warrants. NOISE COMPLAINT: W. Kelly Drive, report of excessive noise coming from house. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 7th St. ASSAULT: W. Pine St., Newport POSSIBLE DUI: S. Union Ave., Newport VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights DISABLED VEHICLE: Coyote Trail, Newport

Forestville, N.Y.

Daniel J. Sullivan of Forestville, N.Y. and formerly of Ione and Seattle, Wash., died Wednesday, April 20, at his residence, following a short battle with cancer. He was 65. He was born in Ione in 1950, the son of the late Leonard and Maxine (Lake) Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan served in the U.S. Army and received the Meritorius Service Medal as site chief, Liebenau Radio Station, 518th Signal Company. He worked as a Senior Project Manager for Nortel Networks, Inc., Richardson, Texas, for 20 years, where he received several awards and recognitions. Mr. Sullivan also worked as part of their Global Network Team. After working for Nortel, he continued working in the Telecommunications Industry as a Private Contractor. Mr. Sullivan was a member of J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post #953, Forestville and a former member of the American Legion in Ione, Wash. He was a vocal supporter of the American Constitution, 2nd Amendment and Freedom of Speech “Molon Labe.” He enjoyed long distance motorcycle riding, traveling and sailing. Survivors include his wife Michele (Coppola) Sullivan of Forestville, whom he married Dec. 29, 1998, in Seattle; two daughters, Kim (and Charles) Douvia, of Tukwila, Wash., and Megan Sullivan of Forestville; a son, Jason (and Christie) Sullivan, of Frisco, Texas; three brothers, David (and Janet) Sullivan, Dennis (and Melanie) Sullivan, both of Ione, and Donald (and Janet) Sullivan, of Metaline. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday afternoon, April 30 at 3 p.m. from Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main St., Forestville, with Rev. Patrick White officiating, followed by a Military

Tuesday, April 19 PROWLER: Fir Drive, Cusick, report of people outside the residence by complainant’s pickup. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a suspicious vehicle. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., report of a suspicious vehicle. DISTURBANCE: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of a customer causing a disturbance. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Westside Calispel and Dalke, report of a deer hit by a car. JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave., report of a juvenile problem. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Mountain Bluff Lane, report of a suspicious note in the mailbox. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20 and Tiger, Ione, report of a disabled vehicle partially blocking the road. ARREST: Renae M. Bersoza, 32, of Spokane arrested on a probation violation. ARREST: Robert J. Foust, 19, of Newport arrested on a probation violation. ERRATIC DRIVER: Basnaw Rd., Ione, report of a vehicle driving erratically. ACCIDENT: W. 6th, report of a hit and run accident. ERRATIC DRIVER: Main St. and River Rd., report of a vehicle speeding around town. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 31, Selkirk, report of someone tampering with vehicles. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES: S. Newport Ave., Newport, report of possible subject trespassing on property. ANIMAL NOISE: N. Warren Ave., Newport, report of a dog barking at a residence for three hours. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 1st St., report of a vehicle parking in the same spot for three weeks. FRAUD: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of identity theft.

Wednesday, April 20 BURGLARY: LeClerc Rd. S., report of sometime last night someone broke into shop and took a few chainsaws. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of complainant’s dog appears to have been shot twice in the front shoulder area while outside in its kennel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made either to the Patriot Guard Riders, Inc. in care

of Tatum & Associates, Inc., 6641 E. 85th Street North, Owasso, OK 74055 or to the Wounded Warrior Project,

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DECEASED PERSON: LeClerc Creek Rd., report of a male subject appears to have shot himself. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of two German Shepherds running down the middle of the roadway headed towards Newport. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a domestic dispute. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Regal Rd., complainant reports neighbor’s dog keeps chasing their calves. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of blue sedan swerving all over the road. POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, report of officer flagged down by subject who said other subject is possibly intoxicated. ANIMAL PROBLEM: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, security called about multiple complaints of a hot dog in a car. ACCIDENT: 5th St., report of about 45 minutes ago a white sedan hit the complainant’s work vehicle while they were turning and then took off. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ANIMAL PROBLEM: Regal Rd., report of neighbor’s dog chasing calves. VEHICLE FIRE: Hwy. 31, report of semi-truck with brakes on fire ARREST: W. Kelly Drive, John L. West, 38, of Newport arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of a pickup passing five cars at once and almost had head on. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of a disabled vehicle with hazards on. MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: Green Rd., report of mailbox damaged in last 30 minutes. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Northshore Diamond Lake, report that dog was aggressive with grandchild in complainant’s yard. NOISE COMPLAINT: W. Kelly Drive, report of red car across the street from complainant has stereo blaring. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Telephone Rd. E., report of old Thunderbird with ID plates stopped on complainant’s property.

Thursday, April 21 ARREST: Big Meadow Lake, Joshua Z. Kellberg, 18, of Spokane was arrested on a warrant. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Leclerc Rd. N., report of suspicious vehicle at north end of reservation. THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport THREATENING: Knott Rd., report of a threatening call.

ES: S. Union Ave., Newport

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DISTURBANCE: W. 6th, argument reported.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Green Rd., report that someone has been shooting BBs at complainant’s windshield.

ACCIDENT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a hit and run accident. NOISE COMPLAINT: W. Kelly Drive, report of noise complaint. THEFT: W 6th, reported theft of license plate.

ARREST: Jeramy Wayne Hudgeons, 44, of Spokane Valley was arrested on a warrant.

West Bonner County

ARREST: Sean Brian MacLean, 48, of Post Falls was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and on a warrant.

Saturday, April 23 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Knott Rd., report of domestic violence physical. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of three dogs running loose again, ongoing issue. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Creek Side Drive N., report of dogs running loose in area. ARREST: Cooks Lake Rd., Brad W. Epperson, 30, of Usk was arrested on a warrant. THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Thompson Rd., report that neighbor’s dog is back on complainant’s property. THREATENING: S. Union Ave., report of a male threatening people. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Royal Lane DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Quail Loop, Newport, 17-year-old female reporting a domestic violence call from last night. POSSIBLE DUI: W. Walnut St., Newport SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: 1ST St., Newport, report that suicidal female sitting in the middle of road. CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE: W 6th, report of custodial interference. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Hwy. 2, report of 13-year-old male pushing around brother and mother. ARREST: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, Jeremy A. Hansen, 39, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

Sunday, April 24 AGENCY ASSIST: Leclerc Rd. N., report of agency assist for trespassing subject.

FIRE: Spring Valley Rd., report of outbuilding fire. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Allen Rd., report that a trailer at this location has all the siding stripped off.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of dirt bikes running through the area on the street.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Sullivan Creek Rd.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy 211, deer needs to be euthanized.

TRESPASSING: W. 2nd St., complainant would like subject trespassed from her property. DISTURBANCE: Davaz Carlton Rd., report of disturbance in progress. WEAPON OFFENSE: Forest Grove Lane, report that subject behind respondent’s house fired pistol towards house. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSANC-

ACCIDENT INJURIES: Hwy. 2 and Anselmo Lane, Priest River ACCIDENT INJURIES: Hwy. 41 and Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown

Tuesday, April 19 TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Dufort Rd. and Jewel Lake Rd., Priest River, Kevin Montgomery, 50, of Priest River, was arrested for driving without privileges. CHILD NEGLECT: Bear Paw Rd., Priest River

ARREST: Hwy. 57, Priest Lake

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Big Meadow Lake, respondent can hear woman screaming for help but cannot see her.

LITTERING: Spring Valley Rd., someone reportedly left trash in front of respondent’s house.

TRAFFIC VIOLATION: E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River

ANIMAL NOISE: S. Cass Ave., ongoing problem with neighbor’s dog barking nonstop.

TRANSPORT: Geiger to Airway Heights Court, transportation of an inmate to court.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, vehicle accident reported, no injuries.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River

Wednesday, April 20

ACCIDENT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of hit and run accident.

BURGLARY: Siebert Springs Rd., report of burglary in progress.

Monday, April 18

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle-tree collision.

THEFT: Westside Calispel Rd., complainant said someone is taking his medications.

Friday, April 22

ILLEGAL BURNING: Bud Porter Rd., report of subjects burning garbage in the area. HAZMAT: N. Idaho Ave., report of hazmat, check vehicle.

TRESPASSING: Siebert Springs Rd.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Siebert Springs Rd., report that between yesterday and today a house door was kicked in.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Valley View Drive

AUTO THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

ANIMAL NOISE: W. Joyner Drive, report of ongoing problem with dog at residence barking.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Laurelhurst Drive

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INTOXICATION: W. 1st St., report of male passed out in

BATTERY: Hwy. 2, Priest River FRAUD: Poirier Rd., Blanchard

Thursday, April 21 RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River BURGLARY: Krupps Rd., Spirit Lake

Friday, April 22 ARREST: Blanchard Cutoff and Highway 41, Blanchard, Larry McMillen, 18, of Post Falls, was arrested for Obstruction of Justice, Driving Without Privileges and possession of Drug Paraphernalia. DRIVING WITHOUT PRIVILIEGES: A 38-year-old male of Blanchard was cited/ released for misdemeanor driving without privileges. TRESPASSING: Larch St., Priest River DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Hwy. 2, Priest River

Saturday, April 23 ARREST: Ediah Rd., Spirit Lake, Joe Fred Ransom was arrested for Aggravated Assault, Battery, Attempted Strangulation, Rape and First Degree Kidnapping. ARREST: 5th St. S. and Hwy. 41, Oldtown, Keefer Peterson, 27, of Oldtown was arrested for Domestic Battery and Attempted Strangulation. INTOXICATED PERSON: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

Sunday, April 24 UNLAWFUL ENTRY: Treat St., Priest River STRUCTURE FIRE: Schultz Ave., Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, Priest River ARREST: 2nd St. and Washington Ave., Oldtown, Shania Truitt, 19, of Sandpoint was arrested for eluding police, driving without privileges, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, and an outstanding warrant.

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Health Educator/Program Manager Grant Based, Temporary Full Time. Position expected to be for one year. Benefits: Public Retirement System; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Medical Insurance cap of $650.00 per month; $50.00 per month to a VEBA savings account; holiday, vacation and sick leave benefits; $40,000 term life insurance; $1,000 dependent life insurance; long term disability To be considered, all applicants must complete a NETCHD application. Application closing date: Open until filled. A job description and application are available on the NETCHD website: www.netchd.org or by contacting Northeast Tri County Health District, 240 E. Dominion Ave., Colville, WA 99114, (509) 684-1301. NETCHD is a drug and alcohol free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

ONE BEDROOM 1 bath 12x60 1 mobile home on Pend Oreille River. Washer/ dryer, stove, refrigerator. $395/ month plus de- 2 posit. Rental references required. No smoking, no pets. (509) 9991643.(12-3p)

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FULL TIME Emerald Automotive, Ponderay, Idaho seeking a technician. Apply in person or email to bryan1949@ live.com (12-3p) PEND OREILLE COUNTY D I S PAT C H E R E - 9 11 O P E R AT O R Entry and lateral. $2720.26/ month (entry) to $3059.92/ month (lateral) depending on experience. Full time, union; shift differential; competitive benefit package: vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement. Application deadline May 17, 2016, 4:00 p.m. Examinations: May 19, 2016. Civil Service application required. $15.00 processing fee. Application and job announcement available: www.pendoreilleco.org or Civil Service, 625 West 4th, Newport, Washington; (509) 447-6480. (13-3)

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2 0 1 6 11 7 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. 16-4-00020-1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: KISSINGER, James L. 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 Admin-istrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and file the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) 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 this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: April 13, 2016 Personal Representative: TRAVIS J. KISSINGER Attorney for the Personal Representative: Steven Wee, Attorney Address for Mailing or Service: c/o Steven Wee, Attorney 505 N. Argonne Road, Ste. A201 Spokane, WA 99212 Steven Wee / WSBA#30620 Attorney for Administrator

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April 13, 20, and 27, 2016. (11-3) ___________________________ 2016129 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 Cause No.: 14-2-00050-9 Order of Sale Issued: 03/28/2016 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. JUDI M. LEE; ALSO ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendant(s). TO: Judi M. Lee; occupants of the premises; and any persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint; The Superior Court of Pend Oreille County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Pend Oreille County to

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sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the aboveentitled action. The property to be sold is described as: Lot 9 and the South half of Lot 10 in Block 10 of Scott’s Second Addition to Newport, Plat Book 1, Page 10, Records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, Washington. Commonly known as: 518 South Cass, Newport, WA 99156 The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: Friday, June 03, 2016 Place: Pend Oreille County Hall of Justice; Front Door, East Entrance 229 S. Garden Avenue Newport, WA 99156 The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $140,808.77, together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office. DATED this 14th day of April, 2016 ALAN A. BOTZHEIM, SHERIFF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON

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Continued from 11B by: /s/Ciara Williamson, Civil Deputy Published in The Newport Miner on April 20, 27, May 4 and 11, 2016. (12-4) ___________________________ 2016131 PUBLIC NOTICE S U R P L U S M AT E R I A L F O R S A L E PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County has declared the following as no longer necessary, material to, or useful in the operations of the District and, therefore, surplus to the needs of the Public Utility District: • Fleet Asset #903 – 1994 Chevy K1 Pickup • Fleet Asset #341 – 1990 GMC 3500 (bad transmission) • Fleet Asset #680 – Tilt Bed Wheeler Trailer • Fleet Asset #20 – Utility Trailer • Fleet Asset #63 – Wire Trailer • Three (3) Pallets – Used High Pressure Sodium Yard Lights • Two (2) Standard 3-Drawer File Cabinets • Two (2) Office Desks • Eight (8) Blueprint Cabinets • Two (2) Wide File Cabinets • File Drawers • Four (4) Bookshelves • Three (3) Office Chairs • Two and one-half (2½) Horse Garage Door Openers • One (1) Aluminum Raceway • One (1) Used Chilled Water Drinking Fountain • One (1) Nikon DX Digital Camera D40 18-55 mm The fleet asset items are being sold as is, where is, with no warranty or guarantee given or implied. These items may be viewed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the PUD’s Newport Warehouse, 112 S. Union, Newport. Sealed bids will be received at the PUD offices, 130 N. Washington, PO Box 190, Newport, WA. 99156, or at Box Canyon Dam Visitors Center, 7492 Hwy. 31, PO Box 547, Ione, WA. 99139 until 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2016. Indicate “Sealed Bid” on the outside of the envelope. The bids will be opened May 2, 2016 and awarded at the May 3, 2016 Board meeting. Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in the Newport Miner April 20 and 27, 2016. (12-2) ___________________________ 2016132 PUBLIC NOTICE S U R P L U S M AT E R I A L F O R S A L E PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County has declared the following as no longer necessary, material to, or useful in the operations of the District and, therefore, surplus to the needs of the Public Utility District: • Sewer pipe drain cleaner • 12 volt warn winch • Bubbler room air compressor IR Type 30 • Copy machine Xerox 3030 Blueprint copier and paper • Miscellaneous Information Technology items • 35 horsepower Johnson Seahorse boat motor • 16 foot Hewescraft boat and trailer • Yellow safety fencing and storage cage • Torpedo welder • Wanderer Seawolf boat • Pickup canopy • Sand blaster • 2 AC units • Water bladder tank • Air compressor unit • Portable fire pump on trailer • Manual arbor press • Wire feed welder • Vertical bandsaw

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The fleet asset items are being sold as is, where is, with no warranty or guarantee given or implied. These items may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the PUD’s Box Canyon Dam location, 7492 Hwy 31, Ione. Sealed bids will be received at the PUD offices, 130 N. Washington, P.O. Box 190, Newport, WA. 99156, or at Box Canyon Dam Visitors Center, 7492 Hwy. 31, P.O. Box 547, Ione, WA. 99139 until 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2016. Indicate “Sealed Bid” on the outside of the envelope. The bids will be opened May 2, 2016 and awarded at the May 3, 2016 Board meeting. Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in the Newport Miner April 20 and 27, 2016. (12-2) ___________________________ 2016134 PUBLIC NOTICE Application for Coverage Under the General Permit for Biosolids Management Notice is hereby given that Snowblaze Condominiums has submitted an application to the Department of Ecology to renew coverage under the General Permit for Biosolids Management. The Department of Ecology has reviewed documentation previously submitted in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and has determined that for the purposes of this proposal, SEPA requirements have been satisfied. Any person who wants to comment on this proposal or to request a public hearing or meeting must do so, in writing. Comments or requests must be submitted to Betty Ann Bickner by [5/21/2016]. If you wish to be included on an Interested Parties List to receive notification of activities relating to this project, please notify, in writing, Casie Monge 509-238-4765. Snowblaze Condomiuniums will provide written confirmation by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each interested person or organization that their name has been placed on the list. Contact persons to receive questions, comments, or requests: Department of Ecology Betty Ann Bickner 4601 N Monroe St. Spokane, WA 99205 509-329-3505 Snowblaze Condominiums Casie Monge, Operator 28600 N Mt Spokane Park Dr. Mead, WA 99021 509-238-4765 Published in The Newport Miner on April 20, 27, May 4, 11, and 18, 2016. (12-5) ___________________________ 2016128 PUBLIC NOTICE File No.: 7023.111085 Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Grantors: Douglas D. Holman and Amie D. Holman, husband and wife Grantee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2009 0300624 Tax Parcel ID No.: 453124560031 Abbreviated Legal: S1/2 L 13 & 14 B15 SCOTT’S 3RD, PEND OREILLE CO., WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure. htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-5694287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?we bListAction=search&searchstate=W A&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http:// nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On May 27, 2016, at 10:00 AM. At the Main

Stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: The South half of Lot 13 and the South half of Lot 14 in Block 15 of Scott’s Third Addition to Newport, Plat Book 1, Page 12, records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County. Commonly known as: 802 West 4th Street Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 02/10/09, recorded on 02/18/09, under Auditor’s File No. 2009 0300624, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from Douglas D. Holman and Amie D. Holman, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Northwest Trustee Services, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 01/20/2016. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount. Monthly Payments $16,469.58 Late Charges $0.00 Lender’s Fees & Costs $997.37 Total Arrearage $17,466.95 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $600.00 Total Costs $600.00 Total Amount Due: $18,066.95 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $121,916.26, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 05/01/14, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on May 27, 2016. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 05/16/16 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 05/16/16 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 05/16/16 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Douglas D. Holman 802 West 4th Street Newport, WA 99156 Amie D. Holman 802 West 4th Street Newport, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 08/28/15, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 08/28/15 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the

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Continued from 12B to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four (4) 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 Section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: April 27, 2016 Personal Representative: John Jeffrey Siebert Attorney for the Personal Representative: John H. Loeffler Address for Mailing or Service: John H. Loeffler Attorney for Estate 8414 North Wall Street, Suite A Spokane, WA 99208-6171 (509) 467-6767 Published in The Newport Miner on April 27, May 4 and 11, 2016. (13-3) ___________________________ 2016139 PUBLIC NOTICE TS #60128-27685-NJ-WA APN #453006-53-9013 Reference Number: 20060290245 Abbreviated Legal: L3, BLK 2, DIAMOND HEIGHTS ADD Grantor: Holly Shaw and Steven D Shaw Grantee: North Cascade Trustee Services Inc. Original Beneficiary: OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=se arch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-6064819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear I. NOTICE. IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on May 27, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Pend Oreille County Superior Courthouse, main entrance, 229 S. Garden Avenue, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington. To-wit: LOT 3, BLOCK 2 DIAMOND HEIGHTS 1ST ADDITION, A RECORDED SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 1, PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 453006-53-9013 More commonly known as: 141 Diamond Dr, Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated November 20, 2006, recorded November 27, 2006, under Auditors File No. 20060290245, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Steven D Shaw, a married man dealing in his sole an separate property, as Grantor, to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for Option

One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007FXD2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-FXD2 under an Assignment recorded on August 3, 2007 under Auditor’s File 20070293695 in the official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Payments $1,762.10 Interest Due $8,096.21 Escrow Payment $4,694.14 Grand Total $14,552.45. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $137,761.33, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on May 27, 2016. The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by May 16, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated at any time before May 16, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), the defaults as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified check from a state or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after May 16, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Holly Shaw 141 Diamond Dr Newport, WA 99156 Steven D Shaw 141 Diamond Dr Newport, WA 99156 Occupant 41 Diamond Dr Newport, WA 99156 by both first-class and certified mail on November 17, 2015, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an Interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. To access sale information, please go to salestrack.tdsf.com or call the automated sales line at: 888-9886736. Dated: January 12, 2016 North Cascade Trustee Services Inc., Duly Appointed Successor Trustee. By Katherine Forneret, Authorized Signatory. 801 Second Avenue, Suite 600 Seattle, Washington 98104. Telephone 1-855-676-9686 TAC: 991738 PUB: 4/27/16, 5/18/16

Published in The Newport Miner on April 27 and May 18, 2016. (13, 16) ___________________________ 2016140 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE S eattle C ity L ight Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) Native Salmonid Conservation Facility Project, Usk, WA WAC 197-11-340 Seattle City Light (City Light) has prepared an environmental checklist under the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act for the Native Salmonid Conservation Facility. Description of Proposal: City Light proposes the construction and operation of a fish propagation facility for the production of native salmonids to outplant into tributaries draining into Boundary Reservoir. The project is a requirement of the Boundary Hydroelectric Project No. 2144-038 and is governed by License Article 9(G). Specific project activities include road improvements and tree clearing, which will precede construction of a bat roost structure (Phase 1 in 2016) and hatchery buildings and infrastructure (Phase 2 in 2018). Location of proposal: The project is located at the end of Hatchery Road in Usk, WA on a 40 acre parcel owned by WDFW. Lead Agency: Seattle City Light, the lead agency for this proposal, has determined that the project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist, the final FERC NEPA EIS which City Light adopted in order to meet the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030(2) (c), and other information on file with Seattle City Light. Environmental review of construction impacts will be phased. A copy of the DNS and checklist can be obtained at no charge from City Light. Contact Margaret Duncan (206)733-9874 or visit City Light’s Environmental Affairs/RE Division, 32nd Floor, 700 5th Ave. in Seattle. FERC’s NEPA EIS, Boundary License, and Fish and Aquatics Management Plan are available at www.seattle.gov (Menu: Departments/City Light/About/Protecting the Environment/Boundary Project/ Frequently Requested Documents). The public is invited to comment on this DNS. The comment period closes on May 10, 2016. Appeals to this determination must be received by the Office of the Hearing Examiner, 700 5th Ave., 40th Floor, PO Box 94729, Seattle WA 98124-4729 no later than 5pm on May 17, 2016 by letter of appeal and an $85 filing fee (check payable to the City of Seattle). The appeal should be based on specific factual objections. Appeals can be filed electronically. Contact the Office of the Hearing Examiner (206) 684-0521 or www.seattle.gov/ examiner for procedures for SEPA appeals, including electronic filing procedures. Credit/debit card payments may be made in-person or over the telephone. Published in The Newport Miner on April 27, 2016. (13) __________________________ 2016141 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE #317 TOWN OF CUSICK ORDINANCE ADOPTING RULES OF PROCEDURE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF Section 1. Purpose The purpose of Ordinance #317 is to adopt rules of procedure for the council members of the Town of Cusick. Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage by the Council as set forth above, approval by the Mayor and after publication as required by law. Be it Ordained by THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUSICK this 11TH day of April, 2016. This ordinance in its entirety can be obtained from the Clerk’s office at the Town Hall, Cusick. Ss/ Chris Evers Attest: Charlotte Yergens, Clerk/ Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner on April 27, 2016. (13) ____________________________ 2016142 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE #318 TOWN OF CUSICK ORDINANCE CHANGING THE TIME FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS AND PRO-

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VIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF SECTION 1. Purpose The purpose of Ordinance #318 is to change the meeting time for regular meetings of the Town of Cusick Council meetings. And the Town of Cusick authorizes the Town Clerk to change the time of the regular meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage by the Council as set forth above, approval by the Mayor and after publication as required by law. Be it Ordained by THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUSICK this 11TH day of April, 2016, This ordinance in its entirety can be obtained from the Clerk’s office at the Town Hall, Cusick. Ss/ Chris Evers Attest: Charlotte Yergens, Clerk/ Treasurer Publish in The Newport Miner on April 27, 2016. (13) ___________________________ 2016143 PUBLIC NOTICE O rdinance N o . 3 1 9 An ordinance of the Town of Cusick, imposing an immediate moratorium on acceptance of applications, the establishment, location, permitting, licensing, and/or the operation of facilities associated with the commercial growing and production, medical or retail sales of cannabis; adopting amendments to the town’s comprehensive plan; adopting amendments to the county’s development regulations in the Cusick UGA; adopting a future land use and official zoning map; adopting a future land use map for the Cusick UGA and findings of fact; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency. Passed and approved by the town council of the Town of Cusick this 11th day of April 2016. This ordinance in its entirety can be obtained from the Clerk’s office at the Town Hall, Cusick. /s/ Chris Evers Attest: Charlotte Yergens, Clerk/ Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner on April 27, 2016. (13) ___________________________ 2016144 PUBLIC NOTICE Application for Coverage Under the General Permit for Biosolids Management Notice is hereby given that Pondoray Shores Water & Sewer District has submitted an application to the Department of Ecology to obtain coverage under the General Permit for Biosolids Management. The Department of Ecology has reviewed documentation previously submitted in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and has determined that for the purposes of this proposal, SEPA requirements have been satisfied. Any person who wants to comment on this proposal or to request a public hearing or meeting must do so, in writing. Comments or requests must be submitted to Betty Ann Bickner by May 31, 2016. If you wish to be included on an Interested Parties List to receive notification of activities relating to this project, please notify, in writing, Pat Gracio , Commissioner Pondoray Shores Water & Sewer District will provide written confirmation by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each interested person or organization that their name has been placed on the list. Contact persons to receive questions, comments, or requests: Department of Ecology Betty Ann Bickner 4601 N Monroe St. Spokane, WA 99205 509-329-3505 Pondoray Shores Water & Sewer District Pat Gracio PO Box 174 Chattaroy WA. 99203 509-939-6781 Published in The Newport Miner on April 27, 2016. (13) ___________________________ 2016145 PUBLIC NOTICE C ombined N otice of A pplication and A ction Pend Oreille County did on April 04, 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Peggy Cuddy and did on April 22, 2016 issue a Continued on 14B

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d o wn m e m o ry lan e 100 years ago 1916 C.W. Beardmore took over the Jurgens mill at Priest River and would soon start operations with two shifts. Harry Draper, a Spokane bloodhound man, located several mining claims in the country east of Usk. Arbor Day was observed by the patrons and pupils

of Wolfred School by clearing the yard preparatory to seeding it to grass. McGoldrick Lumber Co. cruisers were working in the LeClerc district, where they reported 3 1/2 feet of snow.

90 years ago 1926 The Newport Athletic Club staged its third

d e at h n ot ic e Wayne H. Stratton Newport

Wayne H. Stratton passed away April 19 in Newport, at Long Term Care. He was 99. A full obituary with service information will appear at a later date.

m o st wan t e d lis t Editor’s Note: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509447-3151. This is a regular section of The Miner. All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

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Jeffrey D. Fletcher, 24, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of criminal trespass 1st degree and theft 3rd degree. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. His last known address was in the Usk area. Extradition is surrounding Washington state counties only. Colton T. Wylie, 26, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to comply on original charges of domestic violence assault 4th degree. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 148 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. His last known address was in the Oldtown area. Extradition is statewide. Heather A. Barnes, 34, wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of driving with license suspended 3rd degree. She is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. Her last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is statewide. Sheryl L. Miller, 52, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of theft 3rd degree. She is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 155 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes. Her last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is surrounding Washington counties only.

Continued from 13B Determination of Completeness for installation of a ramp & dock on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA-16-010), Location: 632 Yergens Road; Parcel# 453232529011 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 04, 2016 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 12, 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp of Engineers (Approval Letter) Dated: April 25, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on April 27 and May 4, 2016. (13-2) ___________________________ 2016146 PUBLIC NOTICE C ombined N otice of A pplication and A ction Pend Oreille County did on April 18, 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and as-

smoker at Kelly Hall, where two little boxers, Claud Jared and Eugene Butler of Usk, opened the show and put up a game exhibition that ended in a draw. Lehigh Portland Cement put its plant in operation with 100 men going to work. Guy Harvey, district highway engineer for Eastern Washington, made an inspection trip through Pend Oreille County.

80 years ago 1936 The Poirier brothers and Joe Reidt of Blanchard were building a logging camp on the old Bennett place about four and a half miles from Newport in preparation for removing several million feet of timber for the Panhandle Lumber Co. at Spirit Lake. Arrangements to form a baseball club for Newport got underway with about 20 players and fans meeting at City Hall. Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Brigham, Mr. and Mrs.

C.E. Sherman and Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Carpenter attended the 8th District conference of the American Legion and Auxiliary at Odessa.

70 years ago 1946 Pend Oreille Public Utility District No. 1 and the Bonneville Power Administration signed a contract to bring cheap power to the Metalines mining district. Frank L. Patton, formerly of Spokane, was appointed assistant county road engineer to succeed Howard M. Taylor. The Newport Knights of Pythias lodge celebrated its 82nd anniversary with a program and oyster supper.

60 years ago 1956 The Heart Fund was underway with the local Jobs Daughters conducting a house-to-house drive. Final allocation of funds from the public school construction fund to Cusick School District 59 was announced by state Supt. Pearl A. Wanamaker. Interest in Newport real

estate remained active in spite of wintry weather.

50 years ago 1966 A plane made a forced landing in Bing Bowerman’s front yard. A pilot from Fairbanks, Alaska, developed engine trouble on takeoff from the Newport airfield. Charles I. Barker resigned as Pend Oreille County Clerk due to poor health. He had served the county for 47 years, longer than any other public official. Air Force Maj. Dafford Meyers of Newport was snatched from a North Vietnamese airstrip, where he had crashed in flames. The story made national news. April had a record cold of 17 degrees. A tree was covered with ice from a sprinkler that had been left on.

40 years ago 1976 Off-duty sheriff’s deputies, their families and sympathetic friends picketed the county courthouse to secure what they considered an adequate

pay raise from the county commissioners. The official 1976 census of Newport revealed a gain of only two people over a count made the previous year. There were 1,534 residents. Sam Bass of Newport hooked a 4 1/2 lb, 23 in. German Brown trout in the Pend Oreille River. The Newport-Oldtown Chamber of Commerce proposed boat races on the river for July 4.

30 years ago 1986 Pend Oreille County Clerk Ruth Davis was appalled the state would spend $35,000 to produce a jury instructional video starring Raymond Chandler and send it to Pend Oreille County when the county doesn’t have a video-cassette recorder. Newport’s 1986 Junior Miss, Dina Odell and Princess JoAnne Vullo were named following a three hour show before about 250 spectators. Terri Napier of Newport was in a picture showing off her 12-pound “Big Mac” she caught on Priest Lake. It was her first time fishing.

p u b lic m e e t ings Wednesday, April 27 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville Thursday, April 28 Pend Oreille County Library District Board: 10 a.m. District Office, Newport Public Hospital District No. 1 Board: 12:30 p.m. - Sandifur Meeting Room, Newport Hospital Priest River Airport Board: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River City Hall

Monday, May 2 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Priest River City Council: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall Bonner County Fair Board: 6 p.m. - Fairgrounds Office in Sandpoint Newport City Council: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall Blanchard Tea Party: 6:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Property Rights Council: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

Tuesday, May 3 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building

sociated documents from Donald Fries and did on April 22, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a ramp & dock on Sacheen Lake. (FILE NO. SA-16-012), Location: 8822 Fertile Valley Road; Parcel# 433124569002 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 18, 2016 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, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 4474821 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 12, 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: April 25, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on April 27 and May 4, 2016. (13-2) ___________________________ 2016147 PUBLIC NOTICE N otice of A pplication Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on April 15th, 2016, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted by Carol K. Payne to modify the boundaries between two contiguous parcels. (Parcel

Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Lenora Water and Sewer District: 10 a.m. - Skookum Rendezvous Lodge Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices Bonner County Soil and Water Conservation District: 1:30 p.m. - USDA Office, 1224 Washington Ave., Ste. 101 West Pend Oreille Fire District: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Hall on Highway 57 Pend Oreille County Fair Board: 7 p.m. - Fairgrounds at Cusick Pend Oreille Fire District No. 5: 7 p.m. - Fire Station 51, 406722 Highway 20, Cusick

Wednesday, May 4 Diamond Lake Water and Sewer: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road Sacheen Lake Sewer and Water District Board: 3 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211 Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station No. 41 Diamond Lake Improvement Association: 6:30 p.m. Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2 Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

#’s 433022-20-0006 & 43302220-0001); Within Sec. 22, T30N, R43E, WM. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than May. 12th, 2016 after which a final administrative decision will be made. Dated: April. 25, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on April 27, 2016. (13) ___________________________ 2016148 PUBLIC NOTICE N otice of A pplication Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on April 19th, 2016, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted by Rodger & Sherri Perry to modify the boundaries between two contiguous parcels. (Parcel #’s 433025-22-0001 & 433125-69-0003); Within Sec. 25, T31N, R43E, WM. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than May. 12th, 2016 after which a final administrative decision will be made. Dated: April. 25, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on April 27, 2016. (13)

___________________________ 2016149 PUBLIC NOTICE C I T Y O F S E AT T L E Cobble Sisters Trapping Pools Bid Opening: May 18, 2016 @ 2:00 PM PW# 2016-036 PROJECT LOCATION: Project work will take place near the Pend Oreille River located off of a Spur Road on Lehigh Hill Road approximately 3.8 miles south of Metaline Falls, WA. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: All labor, material and equipment required under this contract are at the Contractor’s own expense. The project will include hauling and placement of 250 cubic yards of washed cobble stone in an identified trapping pool located on a gravel bar in the Pend Oreille River. Material will be placed and graded to match existing grade. The existing access road will be scarified, seeded and covered with weed free straw when gravel placement project is complete. Boulders will be embedded at the roadbed at the entrance of the existing access road to block access. A/E ESTIMATE: $35,000 MANDATORY PRE-BID SITE INSPECTION/MEETING: There is a MANDATORY pre-bid site inspection for this project. All those that wish to bid on the project will need to attend the pre-bid site inspection scheduled for May 2, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Please meet at the Spur Road entrance on Lehigh Hill Road, approximately 3.8 miles south of Metaline Falls. BID DOCUMENTS: Contract Documents, contacts and Bid Instructions are available at https://www.ebidexchange.com/seattle. Published in The Newport Miner on April 27 and May 4, 2016. (13-2)