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Manus: Counties depend on federal money By Don Gronning Of The Miner

WASHINGTON D.C. – Pend Oreille County commissioner Mike Manus joined officials from other Western states in explaining the need to fund the federal Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes programs during a hearing in the Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee Tuesday, May 2. Manus was invited by Democratic Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell. Cantwell is the ranking member on the committee, the highest Democrat on the committee chaired by Lisa Murkowski, RAlaska. Cantwell opened the meeting. “The White House does not seem to understand the need for the SRS program or the PILT See money, 2A

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Pend Oreille County commissioner Mike Manus testifies Tuesday in Washington D.C about the importance of Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes funding.

Sheriff’s office faces staffing challenges By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office is down another deputy after the resignation of Deputy Joseph Carman March 20. Carman, who has been with the sheriff’s office for 15 years, took a job with the Kalispel Tribe starting April 5. His resignation means there are currently only 13 deputies in the

sheriff’s office, which is budgeted for 16. “It is hard to recruit new deputies to the area, because honestly we can’t pay as much as big municipalities can,” says Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim. “It makes it so competitive to hire and keep employees.” As of Monday, May 1, the Sheriff’s Office has 10 jailers. They are budgeted for 11, but Botzheim says there haven’t been 11 jailers

for some time. Botzheim said he was going to make a job offer to an applicant for the county’s 911 dispatch center, bringing in the employee count in that department up to eight. The dispatch center is budgeted for 11. The county is currently in negotiations for pay and benefits for deputies with Teamsters Local No. 690. When Botzheim was elected See sheriff, 2A

Two arrested for beating SANDPOINT — Two men, one from Priest River and one Spokane, have both been arrested for allegedly beating another man as retribution for stealing a guitar and bicycle. Lance Joseph Sinka, 42, of Spokane was arrested and booked into Bonner County

Jail Monday, April 10, according to the Bonner County prosecuting Attorney’s office. The second suspect, Shane Alan Carson, 30, of Priest River, was arrested April 21. Both men were arrested on charges of first degree kidnapping, aggravated battery, and aggravat-

ed assault. Judge Lori Meulenberg set Sinka’s bail at $45,000 and appointed a public defender to represent him, court records show. Sinka made an initial appearance via video feed from the Bonner County Jail. Carson made his first court

appearance in front of judge Meulenberg on April 24. His bail has been set at $35,000 The alleged attack came to the attention of authorities when the alleged victim’s mother was stopped after speeding through

Priest River Lamanna High gets recognition U.S. News and World Reports says PRLHS one of nation’s best schools By Don Gronning Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – U.S. News and World Reports has named Priest River Lamanna High school as one of the best schools in the nation, based on a school’s overall student performance measured against statewide performance. “Our teachers have worked hard to improve the rigor of our core instruction, elective programs, dual credit opportunities as well as provided a vast array of support for college and workforce readiness skills,” said high school principal Joe Kren. “The efforts of our counseling department, Gear-Up program and Near Peer support have given our students an excellent picture into what options they have.” Kren says the school works hard to encourage students to continue their education in some way after graduation. “Our students are exposed to opportunities that can be achieved through an entry level employment position, completion of a technical training program, completion of a certified apprenticeship program, a two or four year college degree,” Kren said. West Bonner School District Superintendent Paul Anselmo credited the high school staff.

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B r i e f ly Oldtown home burns to the ground OLDTOWN – The cause of a house fire is still under investigation after the home burned to the ground Saturday, April 29, at 2413 Hwy. 2, Oldtown. According to Les Kokanos, Chief of West Pend Oreille Fire District, no one was home and no one was injured when the fire occurred. Around 25

firefighters responded to the structure fire at about 1 p.m., including firefighters from South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue, Fire District 4 and Fire District 6. Four tenders and three fire engines were on the scene until around 7:30 p.m. that evening. “We had a firefighter that did have to go to he hospital for dehydration, but he is all right,” said Kokanos. Kokanos described the home as, “a

total loss.” An awning from a nearby trailer on the property caught fire and was damaged, but otherwise no outbuildings were burned.

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Priest River with her hazard flashers illuminated, according to the Bee. Sinka and Carson are accused of luring a man to a Priest River home on March 18 and beating him for at least 20 minutes. The alleged victim, 34, was described as covered in blood with his left eye swollen shut. The man told Priest River Police he went to a home on Lincoln in response to allegations

that he had stolen a bike and a guitar, an allegation that the alleged victim denied. Once at the home, the told police he unexpectedly forced into a kitchen where he was set upon by Sinka and another man. The alleged victim was repeatedly kicked in the face, nearly choked into unconsciousness and threatened with a knife despite pleas to stop the assault, according to the Bee. A woman in the home was reportedly unmoved by the attack and said the victim deserv-

ing of the abuse he was receiving, according to a probable cause affidavit, the Bee reported. Sinka is currently not of jail, released on own recognizance release, according to the Idaho courts website. ‘Own Recognizance’ Release is when a criminal suspect is arrested, booked and granted release on their promise to appear. No bail money is paid to the court and no bond is posted. The suspect is released af-

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“I believe this is due to the hard work of our employees,” Anselmo said. “We have been working hard to create a good culture and environment here and this just further validates those efforts.” The U.S. News rankings highlight public schools that best serve all of their students, including disadvantaged populations. Overall, the rankings focus on student outcomes with an emphasis on graduation rates and state proficiency tests. Priest River’s graduation rate is 81 percent, according to U.S. News

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program [Payment In-Lieu of Taxes], nor the impact they have on local governments and local economies across the West,” Cantwell said in her opening remarks. “These two programs are what pay for schools, roads, and emergency services in our rural communities.” Currently, the White House’s Budget Blueprint includes no funding for the SRS program and no proposal to extend it. The Trump administration also proposes to cut PILT payments by $76 million (17 percent). Uncertainty about the Secure Rural Schools program (SRS) makes it nearly impossible for impacted local governments to plan their annual budgets, Cantwell said. When it was Manus’ time to speak, he provided some details about how the loss of money affects Pend Oreille County. “For the 2016 Secure Rural Schools distribution, our county had budgeted $375,879 to be received in early 2017,” Manus said. Since Congress did not reauthorize the SRS Act, the Forest Service reverted to the 1908 Act, referred to as the 25 percent payments, which allocated $75,221 to the Pend Oreille County Road Department. The county had counted on the more than $300,000 SRS funding in its 2017 budget to act as match for one state grant worth $2.07 million with a $208,700 match and one federal grant of $650,000, with a $108,000 match; both grants were obtained to provide

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participate – and pass – a variety of college-level courses and exams. “Research has shown that students exposed to a more diverse high school curriculum are better equipped for college success,” said Robert Morse, chief data strategist at U.S. News. “With this new tiebreaker measure, U.S. News is rewarding schools that make an effort to challenge their students in a broad range of subjects.” Priest River Lamanna High has an enrollment of 385. The student teacher ratio is 15-1. U.S. News says 57 percent of the students are economically disadvantaged.

contact the victim. Both SInka and Carson are scheduled for a hearing Wednesday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m. in Bonner County Court.

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as sheriff in 2011, there were 16 deputies, including one detective. Now, deputies are trained to do their own investigative work, Botzheim said. “Our staff is very capable of handling those cases when and if they arise,” he said. Though in a county of 13,000 residents and 1,425 square miles, Botzheim admits that, “It’s like trying to do more with less.” In 2006 Washington State legislators passed SB 6239, which allowed funding for several rural counties across the state to hire more staff associated with illegal drug investigations and prosecution, particularly methamphetamines. Pend Oreille County was able to hire a full-time detective dedicated to investigating drug related crimes, as well as a part-time prosecuting attorney that Pend Oreille County shared with Lincoln County, and a court clerk. According to the Pend Oreille County Auditor’s Office, the county received $73,500 worth of grant money in 2010 to help fund the drug task force, but the funding ended in 2012. The matter of Sheriff Office staffing came up at the Newport City Council meeting Monday night. Council member Nancy Thompson asked Botzheim if his office was fully staffed. Botzheim said no, he was shorthanded in deputies, dispatch and jailers. After the meeting he said that he was down two jailers, but he hopes to have one position filled soon. He said working in the jail was a way to get your foot in the door for a deputy job. Botzheim said pre-employment screening alone takes about six months. He said it is important the county keep the law enforcement personnel it screens, hires and trains.

infrastructure improvements to the county road system. Without the match, any funds that the county already received from those grants must be repaid, as the grants must be declined and turned back to the granting agency, Manus said. “This is a travesty to our county, as we have worked for years to establish a method to fund these two projects,” he said. “Now we are required to refuse the funding and pay back the monies already spent on design.” Manus also talked about the effects of wildfire. He said in 2015 there were several large wildfires in the county that started on Forest Service land. Manus said the county spent at least $56,932 to close roads, provide signs and maps, attend meetings and to work with incident commanders. He said FEMA reimbursed the county about half that amount. There was no money for people in the county who suffered personal losses because they couldn’t go to work due to businesses being closed, he said. Tourism came to a halt and many people became ill with respiratory problems. The burn scar from the Tower Fire likely contributed to the near failure of the Mill Creek Bridge. “When all the rain and heavy run off we have received, met the burn scar/erosion from the burn, we suffered the near failure of a bridge on our main north-south corridor, Leclerc Road,” he said. The Mill Creek Bridge experienced such heavy drainage that the water was unable to

pass under the bridge and while looking for a new way through, the water formed a new channel and undermined the road approach to the bridge. Emergency measures saved the bridge, at that time, but major repairs and future replacement will be necessary, Manus said. Costs are estimated to be between $750,000 to $1.2 million, depending on the level of repair and the size the replacement bridge. Manus said he wanted to emphasize three things: Secure Rural Schools funding, active management of the national forests and fire borrowing reforms and PILT. Manus said the Forest Service not actively managing the forest has resulted in catastrophic wildfires. Fire borrowing is the Forest Service’s practice of funding wildfire fighting by transferring funds away from forest health and fire prevention activities to help pay the costs to fight current wildfires. “So, on behalf of the school districts and counties across the country, I want to again declare it is the school children and county services that suffer because of Congress’s failure to pass active National Forest management and fire borrowing reform legislation and SRS funding,” Manus said. Idaho Sen. James Risch said rural counties need help now. “We need a long term solution,” he said. “The harvest is way down since ’98.” He said a solution is at hand

and it has bi-partisan support. “The Community Trust Act that passed the House would be a way to fund it long term,” Risch said. Mark Haggerty of the Headwaters Economics, an independent non-profit research group based in Montana, also testified. Haggerty proposes building an endowment fund created by investing commercial receipts into a newly established permanent trust fund. He says such an endowment would fund a longterm reauthorization of SRS – eventually eliminating the need for appropriations altogether – and would guarantee all counties predictable, fair, and rising payments year over year. The Secure Rural Schools Act was enacted in 2000 to compensate rural counties – most of them in the 11 Western states – for lost timber revenues after federal-lands logging dropped in the 1990s. The Secure Rural Schools Act expired in 2015, with the last payments made in March 2016. Pend Oreille County has 527,243 acres in the Colville and Kaniksu national forests. Bonner County has 470,224 acres in the Panhandle National Forest. No property taxes are collected on federal land and the Payment In Lieu of Taxes program is designed to compensate for that. Cantwell, D-Wash., Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, announced after the hearing that they will introduce a bill to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program the next day.

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and World Reports. Four Idaho high schools received silver medals and fourteen Idaho high schools received bronze medals. Priest River Lamanna High School received a Bronze Medal. Timberlake High School in Spirit Lake was recognized as the best high school in the state. U.S. News made a change this year in the way it factors Advanced Placement® exams as part of the tiebreaker in the methodology to better reflect schools that are preparing their students for college. The measure includes giving more weight to schools where students

ter promising, in writing, to appear in court for all upcoming proceedings. The court also imposed a no contact order, meaning Sinka is not to

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b r i e f ly Driver newest Angus group junior member USK – Brody M. Driver of Usk is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, reports Allen Moczygemba, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. Junior members of the association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association and take part in association-sponsored shows and other national and regional events. The American Angus Association is the largest beef breed association in the world, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members.

Free estate planning May 11 NEWPORT – There will be a free estate planning workshop Thursday, May 11, from 2-4 p.m. at the Sandifur Room at Newport Hospital. Attorney Denise Stewart will be the featured speaker.

Forestry association hosts Vaagen Lumber mill tour COLVILLE – The Northeast Chapter of Washington Family Forestry Association will be hosting a guided tour of Vaagen Brothers Colville mill, Friday, May 26, starting at 9 a.m. Founded in 1952, Vaagen Brothers is one of the oldest family businesses in the region, opening its door to the chapter members and the public for a hands-on tour of their modern sawmill facility. If you’ve ever wondered how trees are made into lumber, here’s your chance to view a lumbering operation up-close. There will be special presentations by the mill’s foresters on scaling and grading lumber. Children are welcome, and everyone is invited afterwards to Yep Kanum Park for a “Bring your Own Sack Lunch” picnic with fellow landowners. Make reservations by calling Ann Van Dielen at 509-596-0931 or send an email to wffa. ne.chapter@gmail.com. This is a rain or shine event.

Public, parents encouraged to attend ICC meeting COLVILLE – The TriCounty ICC meeting will be held Thursday, May 18 at the Colville School District Board Room. The meeting begins at 1 p.m. and end at 2:30 p.m. The address is 217 S. Hofstetter St., Colville. Meetings are open to the public and all parents, specifically those who have children with disabilities or delays, are encouraged to attend.

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NEWPORT – Two popular local bands, Scotia Road and Skookum Creek Music Company, will hold a benefit concert for CREATE, at 900 W. Fourth, Saturday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. Both of these groups have entertained audiences in this area for years. Scotia Road blends folk, blues, rock, and bluegrass from their diverse backgrounds to create their unique original See create, 6A

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At least one veteran wondered what this flag on LeClerc Road is about, suspecting it was disrespectful of the flag. According to the company who sells the flags, the blue represents police officers and the courage they find deep inside when faced with insurmountable odds. The black background was designed as a constant reminder of fallen brother and sister officers. The line is what police officers protect, the barrier between anarchy and a civilized society, between order and chaos, between respect for decency and lawlessness. Together they symbolize the camaraderie law enforcement officers all share, a brotherhood like none other.

Dillon wins Spokane Scholar scholarship By Sophia Aldous and Don Gronning Of The Miner

SPOKANE – Travis Dillon became the second student in Newport history to win a Spokane Scholar Foundation scholarship. Dillon won $2,000 for his third place finish in the mathematics division. Dillon said he likes the challenge of math. “I like how you can take a complex problem and the beautiful ideas that flow from it and solve it,” he said. “It’s difficult and beautiful and amazing to see.” Dillon says he was nominated by Newport High School math teacher Karen Behrend, who he gives a lot of credit to for the award. He also credits his parents, Amy and Chuck Dillon, for their support. Each year Newport

nominates some seniors for the Spokane Scholar event. The event is open to all schools in Spokane County and because part of the Newport School District is in Spokane Dillon County, they nominate a scholar in each of the classes. The scholarships go only to the top four students of the 26 schools invited to the Spokane Scholars Banquet, held annually in April. Four students are nominated in each field: math, science, English, fine arts, and history. “It’s unbelievably competitive,” says Behrend, who is also the leader for the high school’s Math is Cool team, which Dillon is also a member of. The team won the state cham-

pionship at Moses Lake earlier this year. In addition to Dillon, this year’s Spokane Scholars from Newport were Leah O’Neal in fine arts, Chris Ownbey in history, Laurel Behrend in English, and Sonja Moore in science. “We’re very proud of these kids and thankful to the teachers, parents, and other adults that support them,” Newport High School Principal Troy Whittle said at the April Newport School board meeting. Until Dillon won this year, Elyce Cutshall was the first and only student from Newport High School to win a monetary scholarship from Spokane Scholars Foundation, winning $3,000 for fine arts in 2010. The scholarship was matched by Spokane

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Hardy to challenge Short for state Senate CHEWELAH – Karen Hardy announced her campaign for the Washington State Senate in the 7th Legislative District. She will run as a Democrat against sitting Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy. Hardy “We’ve been waiting too long in Northeastern Washington for prosperity,” said Hardy. “We need new companies, new projects, new jobs sooner rather than later. We can’t keep electing the same people and expect a different result. I believe it’s time I go to Olympia and forge new relationships and find new solutions to the problems that have plagued this district for the past two decades.” Hardy, 49, is currently the Head Teamster for the Rocking K Ranch where she has developed a training and mentoring program for ranch hands and drivers to ensure future generations will continue to have the skills needed to work, drive and enjoy draft

horses. Appreciating and protecting our heritage while looking towards the future is a skill Hardy says she intends to put to good use as a state senator. She says she understands the value of hard work and commitment and believes that you build a better future on the foundation of the past. For too long now we have not been providing opportunities for future generations, she said. As a former small business owner running a stable and as a corporate employee for nearly 20 years with Delta Air Lines, Hardy says she has seen and understands the issues facing businesses small and large alike. As a life long “Country Girl” she says she also understands the unique challenges that face the rural residents of the 7th Legislative District. Lack of infrastructure and rural connectivity continue to limit access to growth and opportunities, she says. “You can look at any map of state projects in

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State Librarian urges Congress to support library funding OLYMPIA – Washington state’s chief librarian is headed to the nation’s Capitol next week in an effort to protect a major source of funding for libraries throughout the state. Cindy Aden says those funds are in danger of vanishing under the president’s proposed fiscal year 2018 budget, which would eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the primary source of federal support for the 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums in the United States. “This is a crucial issue for Washington’s libraries,” Aden said. “Losing this federal funding would significantly impact library services throughout our state. It would hurt not only the State Library but threaten the very existence of libraries in many small, rural communities.” Many of the Washington State Library’s programs and staff positions are made possible through federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding provided by IMLS. Each year, the State Library receives an average of $3.2 million in LSTA money, which provides a variety of services to Washington libraries, their staff and residents statewide, Aden explained. LSTA fully or partially funds the Ask-WA 24/7 reference service and the software used to provide the Ask a Librarian service, statewide databases, two e-book and audiobook consortiums, and staff training and development. The LSTA funding also provides grants, resources and services provided to local community libraries, such as summer reading programs, nonfiction books for school libraries, training for teacher-librarians, library trustee training, STEM training kits for local libraries to borrow and other services and support for libraries. Additionally, the funding supports Washington’s prison libraries, a successful program operated by the State Library.

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WDFW seeks members for the Hunter Education Advisory Committee OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting letters of interest through June 30 for membership on its Hunter Education Instructor Advisory Committee (IAC). The group, which represents the nearly 1,000 volunteer hunter education instructors statewide, advises WDFW on issues and opportunities affecting the hunter education program and instructors. Hunter education instructors certify between 10,000 and 13,000 students annually. “The IAC’s involvement has been instrumental in making Washington’s hunter education program one of the best in the country,” said David Whipple, WDFW hunter education division manager. “The IAC has helped shape hunter education priorities and will continue to do so in the future.” WDFW will be recruiting to fill five positions to serve three-year terms. There is one open position in Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as one at large position. The group’s bylaws state that at least two advisory group members should reside within each of the six WDFW administrative regions (http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/ regions/). Appointees must retain their instructor certification throughout their entire term. The new appointees will start on Aug. 1, 2017, and the first meeting with new members of the IAC will be Sept. 9, 2017, in Ellensburg. The IAC meets approximately four times per year, usually in Ellensburg. Members serve as volunteers and do not receive direct compensation, but mileage reimbursement is provided by WDFW to attend meetings. Members can expect to donate at least 50 hours of their time annually in excess of normal instructing. Interested hunter education instructors are advised to review information on the IAC webpage (http:// wdfw.wa.gov/about/advisory/heiac/). Applicants for membership on the advisory committee are asked to explain 1) why they want to be a member of IAC, 2) what qualifies them to be a member, and 3) how they can help the group effectively advise WDFW on Hunter Education issues and opportunities. Letters of interest must also include contact information (phone number, email address, mailing address, county of residence) and permission for WDFW to conduct a criminal background check. The background check comes at no cost to applicants. Letters of interest should be emailed to Kris Thorson at Kristopher.thorson@dfw.wa.gov or sent to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Program, Hunter Education Division, Attn: Kris Thorson, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091.

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yo u r o p i n i o n Want to do crowd source research? To the editor, Citizen Science (CS) provides the platform for researchers to connect with and crowd source data collection from people who are interested in the research subject. It also provides an interaction between them leading to a better understanding of science and the scientific process. Although the concept and practice of CS has been around for decades, the opportunity for participation is exploding. Multiple organizations exist to connect people with scientists in need of data collection. The fields of research opportunities are also expanding, including astronomy, physics, social sciences, recreation, computer science, wildlife, birds, insects, endangered species and invasive species, including noxious weeds. The Pacific Northwest Invasive Plant Council (PNW-IPC) is partnering with local weed boards to train interested people to map invading noxious weed infestations in their communities. If this sounds like the job for you, contact me at 509-

447-6451 or lalkire@ pendoreille.org. We will provide this training opportunity to you. -Lisa Alkire Newport

Indivisible article unfair To the editor, After reading The Miner’s article “Locals meet with McMorris Rodgers,” (Miner April 26) I am seriously concerned about the “leadership” that seems to prevail within the Miner’s staff and individuals that appear to influence the staff. From the beginning of the article it was apparent that the whole intention of Indivisible Pend Oreille County was to discredit the Congresswoman with a preplanned goal of damaging her credibility with loaded questions intended to blindside the Congresswoman. Another issue of concern is that the gutless wonder(s) who wrote the article did not even have the courage or responsibility to publish their name with that trashy attempt at rigged journalism. Misguided readers need to be aware of the fact

that in this “New Age Society” almost nothing is actually what it appears to be with organizations and the press. Using outright deception of organizational names and sleazy tactics is the rule in order to accomplish the desired goal of radicals. And then these same predatory people wonder why elected leaders are afraid to have Town Hall Meetings these days? These days one never knows what will happen in these Town Hall meetings. Several decades ago I was a participant in a Town Hall Meeting hosted by U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala. I was discussing with the Senator about tax relief for small businesses when a nutcase in the audience walked up to us and announced that since he did not like what we were talking about (tax cuts) he was going to shoot both of us. As he reached into his coat for his pistol the secret service agents grabbed the Senator and me, dragged us from the building, threw the senator in his limo, “placed me under their protection,” and evacuated us from the

area for our “protection and safety.” I got out of politics. -Jim Cowan Deer Park

Tariff on Canadian lumber will hurt homebuyers To the editor, I can’t wait for my next trip to the lumberyard to pay more for lumber thanks to President Trump’s 20 percent tariff on Canadian lumber. American lumber prices are already rising, making lumber more expensive to American consumers no matter where it comes from. Who wins with increasing lumber prices, which will amount to $1,200 more for an average new home? The answer is everyone except the homebuyer. This is capitalism and government policy at its worse. The homeowner will pay more to the contractor, real estate agent, bank, insurance company, and government tax collectors. Trump’s gift keeps on giving as long as you own your home. The next time you See letters, 5A

Cantwell legislation seeks to protect, recognize wildland firefighters WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Steve Daines, R-Mont., this week introduced two bipartisan, bicameral pieces of legislation to protect and recognize wildland firefighters. “Firefighters on the front lines and those who gave their lives to protect us deserve fair treatment from their government,”

Cantwell said. “I am pleased to be teaming up with Senator Daines to introduce this bipartisan bill which addresses some of the issues important to our firefighters and I urge my colleagues to support its swift passage.” “Wildland firefighters should have the recognition they deserve,” Daines stated. “We can enhance public safety and protect

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.

Arkansas executed four death row inmates in eight days in late April, in a rush to carry out the death sentences before the state’s drugs expired. This has again raised the debate over capital punishment. Do you support the death penalty?

firefighters while also ensuring that injured wildland firefighters have the retirement they have earned.” The Wildland Firefighter Recognition Act requires the federal government to provide a special designation to call wildland firefighters just that, wildland firefighters,

r e a d e r ’ s p o l l r e s u lt s Should the county impose a no wake zone on area lakes until the water goes down? It depends on the lake.

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Yes. Some people don’t deserve to live.

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Yes, but not the way the U.S. handles it now. It needs to be consistent in order to be effective. No. It costs more money in the appeals process than it costs to house an inmate for life. No. The institutionalization of murder is the ultimate hypocrisy.

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PUD wins safety contest NEWPORT – The PUD placed first in the Northwest Public Power Association’s (NWPPA) annual safety contest in the category of 170,001 to 270,000 hours of exposure (based on utility size) for its performance in 2016. The contest uses data submitted by utilities from Taylor their Occupational Safety and Health Association reports, and winners are determined based upon incident rates. Cecil Taylor, PUD’s safety manager, accepted the first place safety award from General Manager Colin Willen-

brock at the April 25 board meeting. “This is not just an award,” Taylor said. “It represents a lot of hard work and dedication from our managers and employees toward improving our safe work habits, and it’s proof that we’ve made noticeable changes in our safety culture and that we are moving in the right direction in our safety program.” NWPPA is an international association representing and serving 153 customer-owned, locally controlled utilities in the Western U.S. and Canada. The association also serves more than 300 associate members across the U.S. and Canada who are allied with the electric utility industry. Miner photo|Don Gronning

HARDY: From Page 3A

“It’s clear that other communities are getting new capital projects, new transportation projects and new community

economic revitalization projects. There are opportunities for economic growth and development that have gone unrealized. It’s time we have someone in office who is willing and able to do the work it takes to bring these projects home.”

Hardy lives on the Jump Off Ranch just outside of Valley, Wash., with her husband, three dogs and eight horses.

Derek Jenks of the Priest River Lightning Strikes starts to move the ball while Yarithya Solis of the Newport Krazy Kids heads him off during a game at Newport Saturday, April 22. Teams from the Newport Youth Soccer Association and the Priest River Soccer Association had their first competition of the year Saturday, with scores of spectators lining the fields at Stratton Elementary School.

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“Washington is the only state whose State Library provides in-prison libraries and staff,” Aden said. “Having libraries in our corrections centers has a huge impact on inmates and their preparation for life beyond prison. Those libraries keep inmates productively occupied, enhance inmate literacy, and prepare inmates with skills and information they will need when they are released and re-enter society. The Department of Corrections tells us that 80 percent of inmates will be released, so we need to be sure inmates are supported and educated for success.” During a visit to Washington, D.C., earlier this year, Secretary of State Kim Wyman, the only Republican in statewide office, reached out to members of the state’s congressional delegation and asked them to support keeping LSTA funding in the federal budget.

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rather than their current designation as forestry technicians. Providing wildland firefighters with the proper title will improve recruitment efforts and morale and also give due recognition to those brave individuals who risk their lives to protect others’ and their property, according to a press release from Cantwell. Second, the Wildland Firefighter Fairness Act addresses several technical problems wildland firefighters face. Currently, many wildland firefighters are seasonal workers, meaning they are barred from working more than 1,040 hours per year. As a result, wildland firefighters often have their fire seasons cut short, jeopardizing public safety. Additionally, under current law, their workers’ compensation pay excludes overtime pay, which can create hardship since overtime pay can represent a substantial portion of total compensation due to long days during fire season. Also, should a wildland firefighter be injured and take another position within the Forest Service, they must currently cede the 20-year retirement track they earned from serving in a hazardous job role. The Wildland Firefighter Fairness Act addresses each of these problems by establishing a five-year pilot program that would exclude fire staging time from seasonal wildland firefighters’ 1,040 hour limit, would require overtime pay be considered for calculating workers’ compensation, and would allow those injured wildland firefighters to retain their 20-year retirement track if kept in an equivalent position.

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shop, think of paying at least 20 percent more and you have the result of a trade war and the resulting impact on domestic prices. Americans must be the dumbest and most self-destructive people on the Earth. They elected a con artist as their president and now get to reap what they sowed. Trump could be selling us handguns with the barrel facing the wrong direction and Americans would buy them by the millions. Every time they pull the trigger the gun fires back at them. It appears that many USA citizens wouldn’t understand

the result and would be mumbling something about their Second Amendment rights. The reality is that most of our political and economic policies do more harm than good and end up costing us more and more of our money. When I hear our congresswoman speak of her support for destructive government policies, it means more of my money being taken and lost. Don’t be distracted by calling out socialism and liberalism as the cause. Just look at the policy, which makes you pay more and who passed and signed it into law. -Pete Scobby Newport

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Walk for child abuse prevention Courtesy photoS|Lea Porter

Around 70 people attended the annual Child Abuse Awareness Walk, hosted by Family Crisis Network in the Newport City Park last Saturday. The event is meant to introduce the public to community resources to prevent and stop domestic violence. Right: This mother and child stop in to the facepainting booth after the onemile walk. Local businesses and individuals sponsor the event.

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CUSICK – A recognition award was presented to Steve Yergens for five years of service as the Town of Cusick’s First Facilities Maintenance Technician at a recent Town Council

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meeting. Mayor Chris Evers was absent but former mayor Bob Spencer, the mayor during Yergen’s tenure, presented him with a plaque and addressed the Council and attendees. “Steve was a lot of fun to work with he has so many skills including carpentry, mechanical and farming.” Spencer said. “Steve built our interpretive kiosk, installed the welcome sign, park benches and barbecues to name a few. The town needed a facilities maintenance person after the 12-acre park took shape.” Charlotte Yergens, the Town Clerk and Steve’s wife, said, “The Town received grants to purchase an array of new equipment and implements for a new John Deere Tractor. Steve set up everything from a brush hog, backhoe attachment, street sweeper, snowblower and paint striper.” Steve Yergens is a Pend Oreille County native who started working at the Diamond Match Lumber Mill in the early 1970s, and worked under all the successors, leaving Tri Pro Cedar to work part time for Cusick in 2012. “Having Steve work here really set

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Steve Yergens is presented a plaque for his five years of service by former Cusick Mayor Bob Spencer at the March city council meeting.

us up to putting the finishing touches on the park and maintaining our facilities.” Spencer said. Tim Konkright, a Cusick native, was hired for the maintenance position in April, which will also be assisting with water and sewer maintenance. In addition to presenting the award to Yergens, Spencer also briefed the Council on the work he is doing on development code and zoning with the County on the town’s behalf. The election for mayor

and four Council positions is up for filing in May for the November election. Currently the council is involved with oversight of a $750,000 water treatment plant upgrade, implementing Dept. of Health metering requirements, updating the Wastewater System permit required by the Dept. of Ecology, working with Pend Oreille County on adding additional urban growth area and industrial zoning, and recently signed a resolution for forming a county EMS district.

CREATE: Tickets are $10 in advance From Page 3A

sound. The band formed three years ago with the intent of writing and performing their music. The group consists of Randi Lithgow and her mother Tina Shaw on guitars, Steve Bennett on mandolin, and Mike Lithgow on bass. Skookum Creek Music

unites the musical talents of Mike Moudy, Chuck Morel, and Barry Anderson. They describe themselves as ”a little rock, a little country, a little folk, and a lot of Skookum.” Skookum means strong or powerful and this group has all that. Barry says that if he had a motto it would be, “Play it like you mean it or don’t bother.”

Proceeds from this event will go to CREATE Art Center, a non-profit organization that offers a variety of art classes to kids and adults. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and ages 12 and under are free. You can buy you tickets at Create or on-line at createarts. org. Information, 509447-9277.

dillon: Plans to study math From Page 3A

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Community College, which she attended that fall after graduation. Nowadays, she works in the Newport School District as the Assistant Site Coordinator for the Grizzly

Discovery Center. “The scholarship was a huge accomplishment,” says Cutshall. “I remember holding the check with a death grip as I left the banquet because I was so excited. The scholarship made a huge impact as I entered college.

“It is so exciting to see another Newport senior win and represent our school in such an amazing way.” Dillon is a 4.0 student who plans to attend Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis., to study math after graduation.

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b r i e f ly Bare Mountain Bandit 4-H yard sale Saturday NEWPORT – The Bare Mountain Bandits 4-H club will be holding a yard sale at 231 S. Washington Ave., in Newport Saturday, May 6.

‘Air Guitar’ brings drama to Priest River stage PRIEST RIVER – The Off The Wall drama group of Priest River Lamanna High School presents “Air Guitar High,” a comedy written by Laura Schellardt. Directed by PRLHS senior Christina LeBlanc, the plot follows some teens from Scrug, Iowa, where nothing ever happens---until the U.S. Regional Air Guitar Championships come to town. Determined to document the competitors from their high school, Cable and Lindy arm themselves with a camera and crew and capture the excitement and drama. Performance dates are May 12 – 13 at the Priest River Junior High Auditorium. Times are 7 p.m. on both days and an afternoon performance May 13 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $3 for students and seniors and $5 for adults.

Last chance to catch ‘The Nifty Fifties’ at Circle Moon SACHEEN LAKE Saddle shoes, bobbie socks, petticoats and leather jackets have one thing in common. All are celebrated icons of the American 1950s and all can be revisited by attending “The Nifty Fifties,” a musical comedy on stage at Circle Moon Theatre. Show dates are April 27-29, May 4-5, and a matinee show on Saturday, May 6 at 2 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain. “Nifty” is a production of the Mountain Harmony Show Choir, directed by Dee Ann Boydston and Nina Pletsch, and consisting of talented young guys and gals from Newport and Priest River. The cast sings and dances their way right into the nostalgic 50s complete with a soda fountain and jukebox. Ticket prices are $25 dinner/show, $12 adult show only, $10 seniors, and $5 student show only (17 and under). For dinner menu and reservations, call 208448-1294 or visit NorthwoodsPerformingArts. com. Mountain Harmony Show Choir, now in its fourth season, is an organization of Northwoods Performing Arts. Circle Moon Theatre is located on Highway 211, 3-1/2 miles north of Highway 2.

‘The Lamb’ at Pine Ridge Community Church this Sunday

NEWPORT – “The Lamb,” a contemporary drama portraying how Jesus Christ’s sacrifice changed a little girl’s life, will be at Pine Ridge Community Church Sunday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend. The church is located at 1428 W. 1st Street in Newport.

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Newport High School Band students stand outside the Museum of Popular Culture in Seattle.

Newport band in top 3 at Heritage Festival SEATTLE - The Newport High School Symphonic Band finished in third place of 46 different school groups and competing with about 850 students from around the state during the 2017 Seattle Heritage Festival April 20 through 23. Newport student Brandon McMeen won the festival’s Ovation Award, which recognizes an outstanding student who exemplifies service to and leadership of their music program, school, and community. “It was well deserved,” NHS band

teacher Greg Schuh said. He said the band appreciated the trip and all that went into it. “The band would like to thank everyone in the community that helped them make this dream a reality,” he said. Over the past year, 25 band students have raised the funds to make their trip happen, according to Schuh. While in Seattle, the students visited the newly revamped Museum of Popular Culture, Pike Place Market, the Seattle Aquarium, and the Woodland Park Zoo.

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Benefit yard sale and auction for Dawn Hawks NEWPORT - CREATE is holding a yard sale Saturday, May 6. This yard sale is held in conjunction with a benefit yard sale and silent art auction for Dawn Hawks from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dawn Hawks taught in the Blanchard Community Center’s Children’s Art Program, at CREATE and in Pend Oreille County with the Arts Consortium. She previously taught in Selkirk, Cusick and Newport school districts. Hawks was diagnosed with ALS recently. She is living in Metaline Falls on a very limited income. She needs physical therapy and a home health provider. All proceeds form the events will go to her medical fund. Items to contribute to this sale can be dropped off at CREATE on Tuesday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. No clothes will be accepted. Please indicate whether the donation is for CREATE or for Dawn Hawks. Cash donations for Dawn Hawks can be sent to Cindy Hoefer 282 Dalkena St. Newport, WA 99156. Hoefer’s phone number is 509-6717779. Clancie of Blanchard has offered to pick up items in Spokane on May 1, Coeur D’Alene on May 3, and Blanchard on May 4 and 5. Call her at 208-437-4072 to make arrangements. CREATE is located at 900 W. 4th St. For more information, call 447-9277.

Priest River Pickers this Saturday

Casino trip with Hospitality House

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

NEWPORT - The Hospitality House is planning its next casino trip for Monday, May. Those interested in going should sign up by Thursday, May 11. The fee is $11. The bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. from the old Eagles parking lot. At least 15 people need to sign on, but the bus will hold 30. The Hospitality House is located at 216 S. Washington Ave., in Newport and is available to rent. Call 4473812 to make reservations.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, May 3 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775. TOPS: 8:30 a.m. - 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 Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 5 Oil Painting Class: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center Books Out Back: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Priest River Library Davis Lake Grange: Noon - Davis Lake Grange Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, call Jan 208-946-6131

Saturday, May 6 Priest River American Legion Breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. - VFW on Larch Street Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library

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

Christian Prayer Hour: 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport

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

Angel Paws: Noon - The Ranch Club, Contact Debbie 509-445-1005

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

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

BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

Thursday, May 4

AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown

UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport

Oath Keepers Constitutional Study Group: 6:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown

Sunday, May 7

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

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

Monday, May 8

Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

Evergreen Art Association: 10 a.m. - Create Arts Center

Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport

Hospitality House Senior Potluck: Noon Newport

Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Blanchard Grange Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Blanchard Grange

Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Bingo: 6 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

Habitat for Humanity: 6 p.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, May 9 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Group: 10 a.m. Blanchard Inn River Arts Alliance: 10 a.m - Various sites Writers Group: 2 p.m. Create Arts Center

Wednesday, May 10 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775. Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House

Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport

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

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

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

Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

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

Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Home and Community Educators Diamond Lake Club: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Weavers’ Group: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center 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 208-665-5921 for sites

Where to Worship

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

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

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

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Blood drive May 17 IONE – There will be a blood donation drive at the American Legion Hall in Ione, Wednesday, May 17, from noon to 4 p.m. The blood is for the Inland Northwest Blood Center. They, along with the Ione/Metaline/Metaline Falls community blood drive volunteers led by Linda Falwey who will be coordinating the blood drive, are putting on 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.

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

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

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NEWPORT – Spokane Community College’s Newport education center will host a Running Start information night Monday, May 15, showing high school juniors and seniors (and parents and guardians) how to earn college credits while completing high school academic requirements. The information night begins at 6 p.m. at the Newport Center, 1204 W. Fifth St., Newport, and will be broadcast live to SCC centers in Colville (985 S. Elm), Republic (63 N. Keller, Suite B) and Ione (208 Blackwell St).

High school students and parents will get the opportunity to meet current Running Start students to hear firsthand about their college experiences. Running Start counselors/coordinators also are available to explain how students can enroll in the program. Open to area public high school juniors and seniors, Running Start at the community colleges allows students to earn college credits while attending high school at the same time. These college credits transfer to most four-year state colleges, and most

classes are tuition-free, allowing families to save on college expenses. Running Start information nights are free and

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Thursday, May 4 Metaline Cemetery District No. 2 Board Meeting: 10 a.m. - Metaline City Hall Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library North Pend Oreille Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Ione Train Depot

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New 64-slice CT scanner at Newport Hospital NEWPORT – Newport Hospital and Health Services announced it has recently installed the SOMATOM Perspective CT scanner from Siemens Medical Solutions. The new scanner offers the ability to extend the range of available examinations to patients at reduced radiation dose. The price tag for the new technology was $498,703, and patients are already commenting on the speed and the “cool” look of the new scanner, according to Jenny Smith, marketing director of the hospital district. The new scanner also means that NHHS meets the new Washington State CT imaging guidelines. For NHHS, compliance to these guidelines and patient safety are the new scanner’s greatest attributes. “In our continued efforts to deliver the best patient care, our new CT scanner incorporates dose-reduction technologies along with patient-centric features that streamline the scan making for a comfort-

able and more relaxed patient experience,” NHHS Radiology Manager Leif Furman said. Furman explained that NHHS providers are also happy with the 50-70 percent radiation dose reduction. NHHS began scans four days after the installation and that onsite training will continue through May. The installation process included two weeks of old scanner removal, new scanner installation, new flooring, and overhead bracing installation to accommodate the new scanner. The SOMATOM Perspective can image all body regions and is able to detect small diagnostic details by using information from 64 slices. With the added benefit of a 38 mm wide detector, trade-offs between scan speed and image quality are not necessary. In addition, breath hold for patients is reduced thereby decreasing the need for rescans. Patients can be assured that this new scanner delivers best in class imaging while reducing radiation doses.

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NEWPORT – Sravasti Abbey, a Buddhist monastery, offers its annual Young Adults Explore Buddhism course July 10 to 17 for open-minded young people, aged 18 to 29. The residential program explores contemporary concerns within values of simplicity, nonharmfulness, and compassion. Daily activities include meditation instruction and practice, teachings from the Buddhist tradition, discussions, and outdoor work on the Abbey’s 300 acres of forest, gardens, and meadows. All programs at Sravasti

Abbey are offered by donation. The monastery requests an initial donation to reserve a place in the course, and an application is required. See bit.ly/youngadultweek for information. Venerable Thubten Chodron, a student of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and founder of Sravasti Abbey, teaches the Exploring Buddhism course. Well-known for her practical and humorous explanations of how to apply Buddhist teachings in daily life, Venerable Chodron has been a nun since 1977 and has published numerous popular

books including Buddhism for Beginners. She teaches around the world. Founded in 2003, Sravasti Abbey is the first American training community for Western nuns and monks in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. A past participant from Spokane, Washington, Beth Anderson, wrote, “The Young Adults Explore Buddhism course came at a pivotal moment. I now feel like I have a path and a purpose for my life.” Find additional information at bit.ly/youngadultweek or call Sravasti Abbey, 509-447-5549.

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BIG FAMILY YARD SALE Tools, household, furniture, etc. 514 North Warren, Newport. May 5 and 6, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.(14p) SUPPORT LOCAL 4-H! Bare Mountain Bandits yard sale. May 6, 7:003:00, 231 South Washington, Newport.(14p) YARD SALE Benefit for Dawn Hawks and Create. May 6th, 8:00- 3:00. 900 West 4th, Newport.(14) FAMILY CRISIS NETWORK Annual fundraiser indoor yard sale. May 4th and 5th 9:00- 4:00, May 6th 9:00- 2:00. Pine Ridge Community Church, 1st Street Newport.(14) GARAGE UNIT SALE Pend Oreille Valley Mini Storage stuff, 611 Scotia Road East. Thursday- Saturday, 8:00- 5:00 p.m. (509) 447-1116.(14p) GARAGE SALE 70 plus years, little of everything. 1 mile Highway 57, Priest River. May 5- 6, 9:00- 5:00.(14p) KEYBOARD PLAYER Wanted for nursing home. 60 years plus. (509) 4450571.(14p)

MISSING REMINISCING? “Down Memory Lane” may not always make it into the paper, but it is on our Facebook page every week. Like us on Facebook today.(49HB-TF) TOWN HALL MEETING The Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners will host a Town Hall meeting Thursday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m. at The Western Star, Metaline. Public is invited to share county concerns. (14) OUR TOWNS OUR NEWS Get it all in your mail every week when you subscribe to The Miner. Only $26.75 for one year (in county), a savings of $25.25! (509) 447-2433.(49HB-altTF) CONCERT Scotia Road, Skookum Creek Music. May 13th, 6:30. Create, 900 West 4th, Newport.(14HB-2)) ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP (Free/ Open to the Public). Thursday May 11, 2:004:0o p.m. Newport Hospital (Sandifur Room). No RSVP required. Limited seating. Adults only please. (13HB-2p)

GROWING UP- AGAIN! BOOT CAMP FOR GROWING OLDER Four free classes providing information on longterm care, financial planning, insurance and more, presented by a panel of local experts. Classes are 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. and take place at the United Church of Christ, 430 3rd Street, Newport, Washington. Dates: May 24th and 31st, June 7th and 14th. Attend one or all! Call to RSVP (509) 447-3242. Presented by Denise Stewart, Attorney, Estate & Long Term Care Law Group.(14) FOR SALE 4 Goodyear tires with rims P215-65R-17 $300. 4 Cooper tires, no rims P215-65R-17 $200. (509) 671-0036.(14p) MADSEN LAW OFFICE Disability law, Social Security, disability and workers compensation. Contingent fee. Spokane (509) 3255600.(13HB-3p) THEY’RE BACK! Newspaper end rolls are back at The Miner Newspaper office, 421 South Spokane Avenue, Newport. Prices start at 50¢. (49HB-TF)

BRING YOUR DOG! Free socialization walks in Newport. LuckyUs Ranch. (509) 447-3541. (7HB-tf) THE LAMB A contemporary Easter Play Sunday, May 7, 10:20 a.m. Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 West 1st Street.(13HB-2p) OPEN MIC At the Playhouse! 236 South Union, Newport. All are welcome to share their talents or just listen. Admission $3.00 per person. (509) 447-9900.(1,14,40) OLDTOWN AUTO SALES Let us sell your car, truck or recreational vehicle. We charge 10 percent or a minimum of $200. We get results! We also buy used cars, trucks and recreational vehicles. (208) 437-4011.(49HB-tf) ROAD ATLAS Current, detailed road atlas, spiral bound with laminated cover. Pend Oreille County, Washington $29.50. Bonner County, Idaho $37.50. Sold at The Miner Newspapers, 421 South Spokane Avenue, Newport. (509) 447-2433. (49HB-alt tf)

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b r i e f ly Lady Panthers finish season with two wins CUSICK – The Cusick softball team beat Republic in two games Saturday. The Panthers won 18-2 and 23-9. The wins secured a fifth place league standing heading into districts this weekend. Taylor Allen was four for four at bat in the first game. She had two double hits, driving in four runs. Rylee Brown hit a grand slam over the fence, driving in four RBIs. Lilli Cupp, Emma Hardie and Jackie Sage each hit a double. Allen pitched and had six strikeouts while Amy Reijonen caught. Jacki Sage went five for six on the day with a double scored three runs. Cupp, Amy Reijonen and Allen all had doubles in the second game. Brown hit a triple and a double and added on five runs. The team had 24 hits in this game. This finished the Panthers’ regular season. They play at Kettle Falls Saturday at 11 a.m.

Lady Griz lose to Lakeside NEWPORT – The Newport softball team lost to Lakeside Tuesday, April 25, 13-3, in five innings. Lakeside scored one in the bottom of the first inning, followed by four in the third, before Newport scored three in the top of the fourth. Lakeside responded with six runs in the bottom of the fourth and two in the bottom of the fifth, to end the game on the mercy rule. Stormy Anderson pitched for Newport and Alexandria Poisel was behind the plate. Poisel, Anderson, Crystal Miller, Tessa Pillers and Emmily Bronkhurst each hit singles for Newport. The Grizzlies played Riverside Thursday, April 27, but results were not available at press time. They hosted Medical Lake Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. The Griz have a busy week coming up. They host Riverside Wednesday, May 3 at 4:30 p.m., Colville Thursday, May 4, at 4:30 p.m., and Chewelah Junior High Saturday, May 6, at noon. They then travel to Deer Park Tuesday, May 9, to play at 4:30 p.m.

Rangers get busy at Undeberg Invite RITZVILLE – The Selkirk Rangers kept the competitive edge at the Undeberg Invite for track and field Saturday, April 29 as junior Ryan Issakides took second place in the boys’ 1600 meter race with a time of 4:57. Issakides followed up with third place in the 3200 meter race, finishing at 11:00. Zayren Bubb took fourth in the triple jump, reaching 39 feet, four inches. For the girls Soraya Framke placed ninth in shotput, throwing 29 feet, seven inches. Framke took seventh in the discus with a distance of 18-feet, 10 inches. Selkirk will travel to Chattaroy for the Riverside twilight Invite Friday, May 5 (TBD).

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Newport co-league soccer champions By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

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Priest River pitcher Tawny Nichols works against St. Maries Thursday, April 27 at home. Priest River won 16-14.

Lady Spartans win three

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River softball team won three games last week, following a close loss to Timberlake Tuesday, April 25. Spartans lost the lead late in an On Deck: At Post Falls: Thursday, May 4, 4 p.m.

8-6 defeat to Timberlake. Timberlake trailed 4-3 in the top of the fourth inning when they doubled off of Rachel Akre, driving in three runs. Despite the loss, Spartans did collect eight hits in the high-scoring affair, but Timberlake had nine hits on the way to victory. Akre went four innings, giving up six

runs, eight hits, and striking out one. Morgan DeMent and Jesi Huntley each collected multiple hits for Spartans. Natalie Petit, DeMent and Akre each drove in two runs to lead Spartans. Priest River didn’t commit a single error in the field. The Spartans beat St. Maries 16-14 Thursday, April 27. The Spartans took the lead for good in the fifth inning to capture a back-and-forth game. The game was tied at 10 with the Spartans batting in the bottom of the fifth when Akre singled off, driving in one run. Akre earned the win for Spartans, going four innings, allowing four runs, See spartans, 3b

Selkirk beats Cusick in two By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

IONE – The Lady Rangers beat Cusick in a softball doubleheader Tuesday, April 27. Selkirk won the first game 13-1, and the second game 16-6. “I think they had an off day pitching. They’re better than they’re record states,” Selkirk coach Mike Mondich said of Cusick. Selkirk scored four runs in the first inning. Cusick scored one in the third, and Selkirk responded with one in the bottom of the inning. Selkirk finished the game with three runs in the fourth and five in the fifth, invoking the mercy rule. Cusick didn’t reach first base in first three inning. “Our defense is what’s really made a big improvement from last year,”

Mondich said. Jenna Couch launched a three-run shot and a walk-off grand slam to lead Selkirk. “We had timely hits by the girls. Couch played good defense, good at bats. Our in field was unbelievable. Our outfield again stepped up and played terrific, which is always a big plus for us,” Mondich said. The second game ended after four and a half innings. Cusick was up three runs heading into the bottom of the first inning, when Selkirk scored five of their own. Cusick responded with two in the second. Selkirk scored three in the second, seven in the third and one in the fourth. Cusick’s last run came in the third. Lexy Ellsworth drilled a three-run triple and drove in four runs in the game. Rylee Brown hit a double and a homerun for Cusick.

Cusick’s Keogh sweeps top spots in track meets Cusick secures competitive edge By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

RITZVILLE – Cusick High School track and field continues to make an impression, with Alana Keogh taking first in three events at the Undeberg Invite Saturday, April 29. Keogh, a senior, took first in the girls’ 100 meter with a time of 13.04 seconds. The senior went on to take first place in the 200-meter race with a time of 26.81, and in the 400 meter, finishing at 59.00. In the long jump she continued to remain in the top three by taking third with 14 feet, 11 inches. Gracie StrangeOwl won second in

the 800 meter with a time of 2:36.05. She placed second in the 1600 meter with a time of 5:43. Cusick saw similar success earlier last week Tuesday, April 25 when the track and field team traveled On Deck: to Republic for At Twilight Invite: Friday, May 5 at Riverside the NE 1B/2B League meet. Out of the several schools that attended, Keogh was first in the girls’ 100 meter with a time of 13.75. She raced into the top spot again for the 200 meter at 28.46, and took first in the 400 meter at 1:05. See top spot, 3b

DEER PARK – Newport High School boys’ soccer saw victory throughout the week, earning the No. 2 seed on Northeast All League tie-breaking procedures. The Grizzlies beat On Deck: the Vs Medical Lake: Deer Tuesday, May 2, 3:30 Park p.m. Stags on their own turf, 7-0, Thursday, April 27. Earlier in the week on Tuesday, April 25, the Grizzlies beat Riverside yet again, this time 4-1. Newport had 18 shots on goal to Deer Park’s

five, while Newport’s goal keeper Adam Moorhead had five saves to Deer Park’s 11. Kai Thomas and John Quandt each turned hat tricks during the game, and Thomas also tallied three assists, with Quandt recorded one of his own. The pair scored their first goal in the sixth minute then continued with another in the 12th minute and the 17th minute of the game. In the 32nd minute Ryan Leon scored a goal with an assist from Josh Cunningham. Thomas came back in the 33rd minute to score a goal with an assist by

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Jurgens, Lewis, Whittle get tennis wins By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Singles players did well for Newport in a match with Lakeside Friday, April 27. The match was a continuation of a match rained out last week. Cameron Whittle, the No. 1 boys singles player for Newport beat his opponent 6-4, 6-3, winning his first varsity match. For the girls, Cyndi Lewis won the first set 6-4 and the match when her opponent was injured and couldn’t continue. Lydia Jurgens won the No. 2 girls singles match 6-2, 6-2. The doubles teams had less success, with Ryland Hastins and Dylan Warner, Cody Warner and Johnny Goodman and Dawsen Baldwin and Chase Gra-

ham all being defeated in two sets for the boys. The girls doubles didn’t do any better, with Daisy Gay and Kesslyn Fleck, Aurora Zeason and Breanna On Deck: Vs. Freeman: Thursday, May 4, 3:30 p.m. At Deer Park: Friday, May 5, 3:30 p.m.

Willis and Laurel Behrend and Cierra Amende falling in two sets. Newport was scheduled to play Riverside Monday, May 1. Results weren’t available at press time. Newport played at Medical Lake Tuesday, May 2 after deadline. Newport will host Freeman Thursday, May 4 and travel to Deer Park Friday, May 5, for matches that start at 3:30 p.m.

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a.m. – Chewelah Golf Course

Priest River Golf vs. Bonners Ferry: 10 a.m. – Bonners Ferry High School

Newport, Cusick, Selkirk Track at Twilight Invite: 3 p.m. – Riverside High School

Selkirk Track at District Championships: 3 p.m. – Ritzville High School

Priest River Softball vs. Riverside: 3 p.m. – Riverside High School

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

Newport Tennis vs. Deer Park: 3:30 p.m. – Deer Park High School

Priest River Baseball vs. Timberlake: 4 p.m. – Priest River Lamanna High School

Newport Baseball vs. Lakeside: 4:30 p.m. – Newport High School

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

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Thursday, May 4

Selkirk, Cusick Softball at District Tournament: TBA – Kettle Falls

Newport Golf vs. Medical Lake: 10 a.m. – Fairways Golf Course

Newport Softball vs. Chewelah Junior High: Noon – Newport High School

Priest River Track vs. Post Falls: 2:30 p.m. – Post Falls High School Priest River Softball vs. Post Falls: 3 p.m. – Post Falls High School Selkirk Baseball vs. LV Rogers: 3 p.m. – Selkirk High School Newport Tennis vs. Freeman: 3:30 p.m. – Newport High School Newport Baseball vs. Freeman: 4:30 p.m. – Freeman High School Newport Softball vs. Colville: 4:30 p.m. – Newport High School

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Monday, May 8 Newport Girls Golf vs. Deer Park: TBA – Deer Park Golf Course

Tuesday, May 9 Cusick Track at Districts: TBD – Riverside Newport Boys Golf vs. Medical Lake: 10 a.m. – Fairways Golf Course Newport Softball vs. Deer Park: 4:30 p.m. – Deer Park High School Selkirk, Cusick Baseball at District Tournament: TBA

Wednesday, May 10 Newport Track vs. Northeast A League: 3:30 p.m. – Newport High School

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Lady Rangers drop two to Inchelium

positions. Cusick started doing that in their last game a

Second game goes into extra innings

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

REPUBLIC – The Cusick baseball team beat an overmatched RepubOn Deck: lic team Saturday, At District April 29, playoffs: Tuesday, May 9, winning TBA the first game 10-5 and the second game 13-7. Cusick coach Randall Herzon said the Panthers knew Republic was a young team, so Cusick players tried out different

‘We got hits left and right.’ Randall Herzon Cusick coach

few years ago, but it isn’t usually a league game. “It was close early on,” Herzon said, with Cusick falling behind after a Republic’s Gideon Leonard hit a three run homer in the third inning, part of

five Republic runs. But Cusick got the lead back the next inning when they scored two. They scored a pair in both the sixth and seventh innings, while holding Republic scoreless. Tanner Shanholtzer pitched for Cusick. He also went three for five at the plate, including a double. Colton Hansen also hit a double, as did Dylan Reijonen. In the second game, See Panthers, 3b

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk softball team lost both games of a doubleheader against Inchelium Saturday, April 29, with the second game going into extra innings. Inchelium was first across the plate with one run in the second inning. They scored another two runs in both the fourth and fifth inning, before

Selkirk scored three in the bottom of the fifth. Inchelium added five runs to their lead in the On Deck: At Kettle Falls: Saturday, May 6, TBA

sixth, and won 10-4, after a sole run by Selkirk in the seventh. Sierra Chantry pitched for Selkirk until Jenna Couch relieved her in the fifth. Lexy Ellsworth

caught. The second game went eight innings, after Couch hit a two-run hit in the seventh inning to tie it up. Inchelium won 19-18. Both teams had 14 hits in the last home game for the Rangers of the season. Both teams scored two runs in the first. Inchelium scored one in the third, and Selkirk pulled See LADY rangers, 3b

Spartans beat Kellogg, fall to St. Maries Priest River boys swing for second place By Don gronning Of The Miner

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

KELLOGG – The Spartans gave it their all, but Kellogg’s boys won at an way match Thursday, April 27, with a score of 157. Priest River scored a 189, earning second place, and Timberlake scored 211. The medOn Deck: alist was At Bonners Case Jerome Ferry: with a 36 Wednesday, on par 36. May 3, 10 a.m. Priest River’s Kody Salesky shot a 40 and was in a three-way tie for second. Dillion Yeoman shot a 45. Conner Vaage shot a 51, and Ben Zapfe a 53. Tanner Cochrane was out sick. “Over, all the boys had a really good day,” said Priest River Lamanna High School golf coach Daniel Buttrey. In the girls’ category, Priest River came up third place with a score of 264.

Priest River girls’ scores include Amy Flack with 63, Maddy Rusho at 64,

‘Overall the boys had a really good day.’ Daniel Buttrey

Priest River Lamanna Coach

Mary Rantala scored 68, and Lapeta Landros had a 73. Sisters Brittney and Victoria Millward tied with a 74. “The weather was very wet and cold and really effected our girls they just could not shake the cold,” said Buttrey. Kellogg again came up big with the win and a score of 206. Timberlake shot a 244 for second place. The medalist for the girls was from Kat Ravenhorst of Kellogg with a 45. The Spartans will travel to Bonners Ferry Wednesday, May 3 for a game at 10 a.m.

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans baseball team handily swept Kellogg Saturday, April 29 at home, winning 18-2 and 5-1 on Senior Day. “We really played well in the first game, hitting, pitching, and less errors,” Priest River coach On Deck: Mark Vs. Timberlake: Schultz Wednesday, May 3, said. 4 p.m. Priest River won 18-2 in five innings. “We put together some good offense innings, drawing walks and hitting as a team.” Priest River scored first and was up 9-0 at the top of the third when Kellogg scored. The Spartans answered with five runs in the bottom of the inning. Kody Kuprienko went two for three at bat, with three RBIs. Anthony Storro also went went two for three, with four RBIs and triple. Hunter

Pitchers battle in Cusick Selkirk doubleheader By Don Gronning Of The Miner

IONE – Cusick and Selkirk split a baseball doubleheader Tuesday, April 25, with Cusick winning the first game 2-1 and Selkirk taking the second 12-1. “The first game was a pitcher’s duel,” said Cusick coach Randall Herzon. Cusick pitcher Ethan Hardie struck out 11 and Selkirk pitcher Peter McAnerin struck out 10. “Both pitchers pitched great,” Selkirk coach Jeremy Link said. Selkirk scored first when Jay Link got a base hit. He got to second on a passed ball and to third when Bradley Sargent got a hit. Link scored on another passed ball. Cusick tied it up with a sixth inning run and then got the win in the sixth inning when Dylan Reijonen hit a hard drive up the middle. Roddy Pierre drove him in with a single. Colton Hansen hit a double for Cusick. In the second game, Selkirk got out to a 5-1 lead in the first inning. They kept adding to the lead with three hits in each of the next two innings and another in the fourth to win the game in five innings. Selkirk got another

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Selkirk’s Ty Taylor gets a hit in the second game of the doubleheader against Cusick Tuesday, April 25 at Selkirk. Taylor was 2 for 4 with a single and a double. Selkirk won this game 12-1. Cusick won the first game 2-1.

strong pitching performance, this one from Calvin Petrich, who struck out 10. “It was one of those that were never meant to be,” Cusick’s Herzon said. ‘We walked some and got behind.” Selkirk took advantage, with Sargent, Ty Taylor and Ben Avey all hitting doubles. McAnerin hit a triple for the Rangers. Both teams played relatively error free. Cusick had one in the both games. Selkirk had three in the first game and none in the second. That was Selkirk’s only baseball action last week. Cusick played Republic later in the week (see

separate story). Cusick played its last regular season game of the year after deadline Tuesday. The Panthers played the whole regular season without playing at home once, Herzon said. Selkirk will play L.V. Rogers Thursday, May 4 at 3 p.m. Playoffs start Tuesday, May 9, with times and locations to be announced. Cusick is currently in third place with a 9-3 league record, ahead of Selkirk at 7-5. AlmiraCoulee/Hartline is in first place with a 14-0 record and Odessa Harrington is second with a 9-2 record.

Hartwig went one for two with two RBIs. Dylan Patterson, Jordon Simcox and Cameron Reeves each went one for two with an RBI. Storro pitched the first three innings, with four strikeouts, a walk and not earned runs. Jordon Simcox relieved him in the fourth inning. “It was nice to get a win, the boys played really well,” Schultz said. The second game was a little closer, going the full seven innings, with the Spartans getting a 5-1 win. Hartwig pitched a great game, Schultz said, giving up seven hits but no runs and striking out nine. “I can’t say enough about the pitching job he did, he was total control,” Schultz said. Kuprienko had a good day, hitting five of seven times at bat, five RBIs. Anthony Storro, Hunter Hartwig, Jordon Simcox, Dylan Patterson, and Hunter Wagoner are the Spartan

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Kody Kuprienko pitches against St. Maries Thursday, April 27 at Priest River. St. Maries got the win 12-2.

seniors. “These young men have given our program so much during the last four years, they will be missed and I thank them for their hard work,” Schultz said. “It is always nice to send seniors out with a win on senior day, and our

team played together to make that happen.” Tuesday, April 25, Priest River hosted St. Maries, losing 12-3. The game was tied 2-2 after both teams got his in the first inning. St. Maries got five hits in the fifth See baseball, 3b

Grizzlies nab top spots By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Grizzlies played hosts to the NEA No. 2 track meet Wednesday, April 26, going up against Colville and Riverside. Newport did well, with Joel McDermeit winning first place in the boys’ 110 meter hurdles with a time of 17.93. He went on to take second place in the 3200 meter race with a time of 11:26. In boys’ discus Dalton Arrand won first place, throwing 116 feet, one inch. In the shot put Arrand won second, throwing a distance of 49 feet, eight inches. He kept his winning streak going with a first place in javelin, throwing 166 feet, three inches. In varsity finals, Angus Hicks-Frazer took second On Deck: place in the triple At Lakeside high School: jump, Wednesday, May with 28 3, 3:30 p.m. feet, 8 inches. For the girls’ Chloe Clark took second place in the 100 meter with a time of 13.56. The girls’ relay team took second in the varsity finals with Clark, Aryonna Willoughby, Erika Moore, and Mikayla Bridges finishing at 55.90. Tiara Hamberg won second place in discus with a throw of 84 feet,

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Troy Hill competes in long jump with teammate Johnny Frantz watching.

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Aryonna Willoughby completes the last of the hurdles.

11 inches. She also took first in high jump with four feet, eight inches. In the long jump, Erika Moore was second with 14 feet. In the semifinals Rebecca Malcolm took first in the triple

jump, reaching 30 feet, five inches. The Grizzlies travel to Lakeside High School for a league meet against Lakeside and Freeman Wednesday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m.

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Soccer: Griz play better in rain? From Page 1b

Leon and in the 73rd minute with an assist from Cunningham. Last Tuesday the Grizzlies traveled to Riverside to play the Rams, beating them 4-1. Riverside took five shots on goal while Newport took 19. “Maybe we play better in the rain,” joked Newport Coach Mark Zorica. Newport began scoring within 15 minutes of the game’s first half with Kade Zorica scoring at 12 minutes, and Thomas following up at 21 minutes. Riverside countered with their first and only goal at 35 minutes into the game, but Thomas responded with another goal at the 36-minute mark. In the second half Newport’s Christian Loutzenhiser scored the final goal at 76 minutes. “Once again our defense fueled our

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offense,” said Zorica. “The back line was tight and held the Rams to few scoring chances. Our attack from the wings was too much for Riverside as Kai, Kade, and Johnny pretty much had open space through out the attacking third.” Jace Hoadley and Jesse Young keep reinforcing that they are the stellar defensive duo for Newport. “Our guys trust our defense and that gives them the opportunity to take care of business through out the field,” said Zorica. The Grizzlies host the NEA semi-final against medical Lake on Tuesday, May 2, 3:30 p.m. at Ellersick Field. As this is a district event, admission is $6 adult or student without an ASB card, or $4 for students with ASB cards, senior citizen, or K-8th grade student. Children age five and under are free.

Priest River played Bonners Ferry after deadline Tuesday. They will host Timberlake in a makeup game Wednesday, May 4 at home. The game was called because of rain with Timberlake up 11-2. That game will be picked up in the fourth inning, starting at 4 p.m.

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Cusick used a big six-run third inning to go ahead and eventually get the 13-7 win. Nate Allen pitched. Panther batters swatted two triples, with Canon Keogh and Hendershott hitting three baggers. Tanner Shanholtzer hit another double. “We got hits left and right,” Herzon

said. Cusick scored 13 runs on 12 hits. The Panthers played Odessa Harrington after deadline Tuesday. It wasn’t at Cusick, as the Panthers haven’t had a home game all season because of the rain and mud. Cusick is in third place in the Northeast 1B League with a 9-3 record. They will start playoffs Tuesday, May 9. The time and place haven’t been set yet.

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ahead by three with four runs in the third. Inchelium came within one with two runs in the fourth, and Selkirk answered with two in the fifth. The Rangers scored six in the sixth, and then Inchelium came alive, with 10 runs in the top of the seventh. The bottom of the seventh, Selkirk scored four, forcing the extra inning. One run by Inchelium finished the game when Selkirk couldn’t score.

for Newport. On offense, the Grizzlies got three hits – two from Smith and one from Ryan Kirkwood. Monday’s game with Riverside at home was the closest game. Riverside scored first, with three runs in the first inning. Newport answered with two of their own in the bottom of the inning. Both teams played without scoring until the fourth inning, when Riverside scored. They scored again in the sixth inning. It was enough to leave with a win. Newport’s Owne Leslie got a pair of hits and a double. Christian Waterman also got a double. Smith pitched for the Grizzlies.

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TIMBERLAKE –The Priest River Lamanna track and field team pushed forward despite missing some female athletes and Enara Seilers feeling ill. The boys finished sixth and the girls 14th overall out of 17 teams attending. “We were missing four of our nine girls and Enara was feeling under the On Deck: weather,” At Post Falls: Meet of Champions, Thursday, says Priest River LaMay 4, 2:30 p.m. manna High School track coach Jared Hughes. “This lead to us having a sub-par meet. We will be back to full strength this week and should have better results in future meets.” For the boys’ the lone winner was Corbin Maltba in the pole

Priest River win the first game 10-4. Priest River scored on a double by Petit, in the first inning, a passed ball in the first inning, and a single by DeMent in the second inning. Nichols earned the win for Spartans. She went seven innings, allowing four runs, nine hits, striking out nine, and walking one. Petit went two-for-four at the plate as she led the team with three runs batted in. Priest River won the second game 5-3. The game was tied at three with priest River batting

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six hits, striking out two, and walking zero. Tawny Nichols started the game for Priest River. She went three innings, allowing 10 runs, eight hits, and striking out six. The Spartans collected 15 hits. Nichols, Natalie Randolph, Akre and Emma Johnson each collected multiple hits. Nichols and Jesi Huntley each drove in three runs to lead the Spartans. The Spartans beat Kellogg twice in a doubleheader Saturday, April 29. An early lead helped

in the bottom of the sixth when DeMent homered, driving in two runs. Akre earned the win for Spartans. She threw seven innings, giving up three runs, four hits, striking out three, and walking zero. DeMent went two-forthree at the plate to lead the Spartans in hits. The Spartans traveled to Bonners Ferry Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They then travel to Post Falls for a doubleheader Thursday, May 4, starting a t 4 p.m., and then head to the district tournament over the weekend.

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StrangeOwl took first in the 800 meter with a time of 2:47 and in the 1600 meter at 6:01. She also took first in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 52.53. Keogh was second in the long jump with a distance of 15 feet, a personal record, and StrangeOwl took third in the triple

jump with 30 feet, two inches. Jessica Hankey came in third in the 100 meter with a time of 14.41 and in the 200 meter with a time of 30.56. She also finished third in the 400 meter at 1:08. No boys placed in the top three in their events, but the Panthers will try again at the Riverside Twilight Invite Friday, May 5.

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Newport third baseman CJ Waterman gets a tag on an attempted steal Saturday, April 28 against Chewelah. Chewelah won 11-0.

Newport is in sixth place in the eight team Northeast A League, with a 3-8 league record. Freeman leads the league, at 11-0. Chewelah is second at 8-3. The Grizzlies played at

Medical Lake Tuesday after deadline. They will wind up their regular season with Senior Night Friday, May 9, at 4:30 p.m.

Spartans move on to Meet of Champions By Sophia Aldous

Couch pitched for Selkirk until the fifth, when Chantry relieved her. Couch took over again in the seventh. Ellsworth caught. Couch, Chantry and Ellsworth each hit doubles. Alison Petrich hit two doubles. Couch hit a homerun. Selkirk traveled to Columbia Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They travel to Kettle Falls Saturday, May 6, and then the regional tournament starts May 13.

spartans: District start Saturday

Tough week on diamond for Griz NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies baseball team is in a min slump. They lost to Lakeside 9-3 Friday, April 28, 11-0 to Chewelah Saturday and 5-2 to Riverside Monday May 1. Against Lakeside, the On Deck: Griz scored in the first Vs. Lakeside: Friday, May 5, inning and again in the 4:30 p.m. sixth and seventh but Lakeside lead the whole game. Newport scored three runs on one hit. Tug Smith got the Grizzlies sole base hit. Saturday against Chewelah, the teams had a defensive dual until the fifth inning. Then Chewelah scored 11 runs to win the game in one inning. Hunter Peterson pitched

Lady Rangers: Playoffs May 13

baseball: Game this Wednesday fourth inning and another five in the seventh inning. “We played better this game, still need to cut down on the errors,” Schultz said. The Spartans had six errors. Schultz said Kuprienko and Simcox pitched well.

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vault, lodging good attempts at a new school record (13-feet, 9 inches), but reached 13 feet. “Hopefully, with the better

‘We will be back to full strength this week and should have better results in future meets.’ Jared Hughes

Priest River Lamanna Coach

weather predicted for Thursday and Friday, He will break the 14 foot barrier,” said Hughes. Other medalists in the top three were Caleb Gleason, who came second in the 3200-meter with a time of 10:40. “He has missed a lot of time due

to a sore knee and it was good to see him get back to form,” praised Hughes. Drayven Ayers and Cameron Parks came second and third place in the high jump, respectively. Ayers reached five feet, six inches and Parks jumped a distance of five feet, four inches. “The weather, like most of this spring, was not conducive to good marks in the jumps, and these two did a great job of competing to earn their medals,” said Hughes. Up this week will be the District 1 Meet of Champions (MOC) in Post Falls on Thursday, May 4 at 2:30 p.m. and the Riverside Twilight Invite on Friday (TBD). The top 16 in all of North Idaho District 1 1A thru 5A qualify for the MOC in Post Falls. Going to Riverside will be the kids that don’t qualify for the MOC and several who only competed in one or two events on Thursday.

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Are you ready for ‘Stinky Bird?’

Light tech Millie Brumbaugh welcomes the students and teachers to the theatre.

indergarten through fourth grade students form Idaho Hill Elementary School took a field trip to Pend Oreille Playhouse Thursday, April 27. The field trip is an annual event the Pend Oreille Players coordinate with various school districts in the Pend Oreille River Valley in order to inspire and teach children about the performing arts and how those skills cans be used in every day life.

All photos by Sophia Aldous Written by Seth Freeman, the short play is about Eddie, a hoatzin, also known as the stinky bird that lives in South America and doesn’t want to be a “Stinky Bird” anymore.

The Jaguarundis attempt to befriend Eddie, much to the chagrin of his mother.

Eddie attempts to stick up for his new friends, even though he’s a bird and they are cats.

Vaagen Bros. Lumber, Inc. Students had a question and answer session after the play to talk about the varying aspects that go into putting on a theatrical production.

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Actresses Ruby and Sophie Petrie (left) play Jake and Jack, the Jaguarundis, India Kucherry plays Eddie, the little bird, and Chloe Cavender plays Mama Bird in the play “Stinky Bird.”

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Monday, April 24 BURGLARY: Cottage Rd. W., report of three storage units broken into and items taken. LAW ALARM: Deeter Rd., report of burglar alarm. FISH AND GAME: Graham Rd., report that subject captured a raccoon in a cage. THREATENING: N. 1st Ave., report of male threatening other people DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, report of partially blocking semi. MISSING PERSON: LeClerc Rd. N., report of 79-year-old female missing for 1 1/2 hours. THEFT: Campbell Lane, report of medication stolen. THEFT: W. 4th St., complainant reporting mail theft. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Turtle Rd. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Jermain Rd., report of male in a grey jeep possibly stealing mail on Saturday. HARASSMENT: W. 7th St., complainant receiving phone calls from ex-boyfriend. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2 and Gray, report of silver sports car tailgating. POSSIBLE DUI: W. 7th St., report of third party report of male driving intoxicated with 2-year-old child in vehicle. ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. S., report of vehicle versus deer. MISSING PERSON: Browns Lake, report of lost hunter. TRESPASSING: W. 4th St., report of violation of no contact order. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Driskill Rd., report of male that tackled complainant. ROBBERY: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of complainant making false statements about being robbed.

Tuesday, April 25 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Green Rd., report of horses loose in the area. HARASSMENT: W. 4th St., report that known subject is on property. ASSAULT: Phay Rd., complainant reporting assault against a staff member.

receiving harassing phone calls and text messages from known person. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Winchester Creek Rd., complainant states subject camped on county roadway and is concerned for her safety. TRESPASSING: Skookum Meadow Drive, report of subject that walked across property and later drove in. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20 and Jared Rd., report of one vehicle rollover. ANIMAL BITE: W. 7th St., report of female bit by neighbor’s dog. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: McKay St., report of complainant’s gate unlatched and door closed while she was inside.

Wednesday, April 26 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 20, report of deer in northbound lane needs to be dispatched. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Glendale Drive, Newport, report of a white and brown horse loose in the area. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of suspicious vehicles behind his property. ERRATIC DRIVER: W. 1st St., Newport, report of a vehicle spinning its tires. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: N. Fea Ave., Newport, report of a domestic dispute. JUVENILE PROBLEM: Monumental Way, Cusick, report of a juvenile problem. DISTURBANCE: Quail Loop, Newport, report of a disturbance. ACCIDENT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a vehicle that rolled into another vehicle. HARASSMENT: W. 7th St., report of a subject being harassed. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report of subjects entering a vacant building.

Thursday, April 27 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Green Rd., report of horses loose on roadway. THEFT: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of trailer taken from property. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of tan car all over roadway. LAW ALARM: Herbs Drive, report of audible interior garage door alarm.

over highway. FOUND PROPERTY: Diamond Lake ANIMAL BITE: W. Pine St., Newport, report of male bit by own dog. THEFT: Willms Rd., items reported taken sometime in last week, vehicle left behind. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Larsen Blvd., possible timber theft reported. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, truck reported passing in no passing zones at high rate of speed. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Jermain Rd., report of male going door to door. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Gray Rd., report of unknown vehicle parked in neighbor’s driveway since last night. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Southshore, vehicle parked in no parking area. HARASSMENT: S. Calispell Ave., report former employer stalking complainant, came to her new job. RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Harworth Rd., report that granddaughter ran away. THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of theft from casino. PROWLER: W. 6th Ave., report of prowler with warrant arrest. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: River Rd., report of male looking inside of closed business. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Deer Valley, report of two men in vehicle at pullout acting strangely. ACCIDENT: W. 1st St., reported hit and run. PROWLER: W. 6th Ave. SEX OFFENSE: Kirkpatrick Rd., report of possible sex offense. ACCIDENT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of two vehicle non-injury accident. DECEASED: Youngreen Rd., report of deceased female.

Saturday, April 29 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Henry Rd., report of neighbor that tore up no trespassing signs and spray painted them. ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Cass Ave., report of yellow lab running loose. AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, report of Bonner County request assist for traffic control on structure fire. AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, report of Bonner County requesting resources for structure fire. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: River Rd., report of subjects hanging around building, no one should be there.

WANTED PERSON: Loon Lake, report of picking suspect up from Stevens County.

DRUGS: Veit Rd., report of found baggie of drug paraphernalia.

AGENCY ASSIST: W. Pine St., report of female causing disturbance.

VIOLATION OF ORDER: N. Newport Ave., report of respondent in protection order at place of employment.

LAW ALARM: W. 1st St., report of commercial burglary alarm. BURGLARY: W. 6th Ave.

Friday, April 28

LAW ALARM: Box Canyon Rd., report of perimeter entry exit alarm. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 6th St., report of vehicle that has been circling through alley. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: W. 6th Ave. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: 1st and Spokane Ave., report of numerous people at the corner lot around ambulances.

Sunday, April 30 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Silver Birch Rd., report of abandoned vehicle parked overnight. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2 and Forest Lane, report of juvenile hitchhiking on highway. ARREST: Scotia Rd., Isaac T. Albe, 18, Newport, was arrested for assault in the second degree. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: W. 6th Ave. TRESPASING: Fertile Valley Rd., report that someone has moved travel trailer onto comp’s property. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: E. Circle Drive, report of people removing items from a home that shouldn’t be there. ILLEGAL BURNING: Winchester St., report of illegal burning of garbage. SUSPICOUS PERSON: S. Cass Ave., report of male with a flash light under hood of pickup. DRIVING WHILELICENSE SUSPENDED/REVOKED: Northern Quest Drive DISTURBANCE: W. Pine St., report of intoxicated patient being combative. West Bonner County

Monday, April 24 THEFT OF PROPERTY: Dumire Rd., Oldtown

Tuesday, April 25 HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS: Steamboat Bay Place, Coolin

Wednesday, April 26 UNALWFUL ENTRY: Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown BURGLARY: Akre Heights Drive, Blanchard

Thursday, April 27 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 41, Oldtown SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES: Albeni Cove Rd., Oldtown GRAND THEFT: Hwy. 41, Blanchard

Friday, April 28 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES: Eastriver Rd., Priest River

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Middle Fork Rd., out with vehicle on closed road.

RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River

TRESPASSING: Middle Fork Rd., out with campers.

BURGLARY: Two Creeks Rd., Coolin

THEFT: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of chainsaw stolen sometime in last month.

BURGLARY: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of items stolen from vehicle in garage sometime last night.

NOISE COMPLAINT: W. Kelly Drive, report of loud music from vehicle for couple of hours.

ACCIDENT: Scotia Rd., report of vehicle in ditch.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 20, report of dog running loose chasing cars on the highway.

THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., report of theft of scanner from valet.

HARASSMENT: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, complainant

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of older van weaving all

TRESPASSING: Western Larch Rd., complainant’s neighbor trespassed and cut one of complainant’s trees.

BRUSH FIRE: LeClerc Rd. N., report of brush fire starting to go in to the trees.

DUI: Hwy. 2, Priest River

Saturday, April 29 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Als Welding Rd., Spirit Lake RECKLESS DRIVING: Kevin lane and Nagel Rd., Oldtown STRUCTURE FIRE: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

Sunday, April 30 No reportable incidents

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Monday, May 8

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

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

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

Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione

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

Oldtown Urban Renewal District Board: 5:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall, as needed

Diamond Lake Improvement Association: 6:30 p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2 Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

Thursday, May 4 Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint

Saturday, May 6 Pondoray Shores Water and Sewer District: 9 a.m. - PUD Building, 130 N. Washington, Newport

Pend Oreille Fire District No. 6: 6 p.m. - Furport Fire Hall, 7572 LeClerc Road Cusick Town Council: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Oldtown City Council: 6:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall

Tuesday, May 9 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building West Bonner Library District Board of

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MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of glass door broken.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report of Rural Resource bus alarm going off.

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Trustees: 9 a.m. - Priest River Library Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Port of Pend Oreille Commissioners: 9 a.m. Usk, 1981 Black Road Friends of the Library: Noon - Priest River Library Newport School Board: 5 p.m. - District Offices

Pend Oreille County Planning Commission Hearings: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center West Bonner Library Board: 7 p.m. - Priest River Library Metaline Falls Town Council: 7 p.m. - Metaline Falls Town Hall Laclede Water District: 7:30 p.m. - Laclede Community Hall

M e m o r i a l n ot i c e Anne Geaudreau Priest River

A Celebration of Life will be held for Anne Geaudreau, who passed Nov. 12, 2016, on Saturday, May 6, from 1-4 p.m. at the Blanchard Grange Hall, 36 Mason Road, Blanchard, Idaho. All who knew and cared for Anne are invited to drop in and share memories, have a few laughs, and perhaps shed a few tears with her daughters, Gail and Michelle.

Arthur George Evans Sun City, Ariz.

Arthur George Evans, M.D. passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully March 31, 2017 at his home in Sun City, Ariz. He was 85. Art was born Jan. Evans 19, 1932, in Tulsa, Okla., to Arthur C. and Regina Grillot Evans. He attended the University of Oklahoma and received his Doctor of Medicine in 1958. During the Korean War he served 18 months in the United States Air Force state side. After completing his residency he began his practice in 1961 in Priest River, then moved to Newport, where he practiced for 17 years. He spent his remaining medical career in Colfax, Wash., and retired in 1987. As a physician in small communities, Art touched the lives of many people including strangers, family and friends. He will always be remembered for his dedication, his contribution and the selfless impact he had on the lives of others. After retiring, Art and Judy spent many years at Priest Lake, where he enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, golf and playing cards with friends and family. Also he took advantage of the opportunity to travel and soon found a home in Arizona to escape the harsh winters in Washington and Idaho. This was an ideal place as now Art could play golf all year round. They first began their Arizona life in Tucson but moved to their current residence in Sun City. Later they moved their summer home from Priest Lake to Stoneridge where Art could continue doing what he loved, playing golf. Art and Judy had just celebrated 38 years of marriage on March 17. His joy was spending time with his friends and family. He was excited to recently learn of his fifth great-grandchild coming later this summer. He loved golfing, eating out, playing cards, watching and talking sports and especially western movies. He will be remembered dearly by many and greatly missed by all. Art is survived by his beloved wife Judy, his daughters Teresa, Jamie (Ross), Judy (Stephen) and Robin (Kevin), his grandchildren, and four-plus great-grandchildren. A celebration of his life will take place later this summer at Blanchard, Idaho.

David Robert Jackson Laguna Hills, Calif.

David Robert Jackson was born Dec. 6, 1946, to Dolores and George McGillen in Los Angeles, Calif. He passed away on Jackson April 12, 2017, in Laguna Hills, Calif. David grew up in Rosemead, Calif., where he was a very good

athlete, playing football and running track. The ocean called to him more powerfully than athletics; however, and he would often skip school to go surfing with his brother. He had a wonderful group of childhood friends with whom he navigated the perilous journey from childhood into adolescence. He lost his mother as a young teen and carried the pain of her death for the rest of his life. He graduated from Rosemead High School in 1965. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict, and turned 21 while on tour there. A brief first marriage produced his beloved firstborn son, Jon David. After being discharged from the U.S. Army, he met his true love and life-mate, Sherri (Kemper) Jackson, and together they had three more wonderful children. A move to the Pacific Northwest brought out his mountain man side. They purchased 20 acres of land and built a life amid the mountains, rivers, lakes, and pristine beauty of Eastern Washington. They loved to boat and canoe on the beautiful Pend Oreille River with their life-long friends. They raised a variety of pets and some livestock; however, David’s greatest love was always the beach, the sun, and all that went with it. Consequently, he and Sherri frequently escaped to the seashore, vacationing in warm locales such as Mexico and Hawaii. David particularly loved traveling to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii during the long, harsh, Washington winters. Throughout his life, David excelled in a variety of life skills. He was a meticulous handyman, ensuring their various homes stayed in excellent condition. He adored doing projects for his kids and grandkids, maintaining, building, repairing and beautifying. He was a hard worker, doing whatever he could to make a better life for his family. David was a founding member of House of the Lord church in 1976. He had a career in law enforcement both as a Newport Deputy Marshall and Pend Oreille County Deputy Sheriff and then Undersheriff. Following law enforcement, he worked for Ponderay Newsprint in Usk for many years before moving back to California in 2012. He loved spending his final years near some of his children and grandchildren, near the ocean he loved so much, and in the warm Southern California sunshine. David was known for his quirky sense of humor, and his quick, dry wit. He was loyal, strong, determined and tenacious, and he also possessed a great love of animals. Indeed, his young grandson once remarked, “He owned all the dogs in the world.” He loved nature documentaries; he was a stuSee obituaries, 10B

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Continued from 6B and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 1/22/2013 as Instrument No. 20130314109 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington , from SEAN A. LELLE AND MICHELE L. LELLE, HUSBAND AND WIFE , as grantor(s), to PEND OREILLE TITLE COMPANY , as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of AMERICAN GENERAL HOME EQUITY, INC. , as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to U.S. Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee for CIM Trust 2015-2AG MortgageBacked Notes, Series 2015-2AG , the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 20160325946 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $9,621.19 . IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal

sum of $85,261.52 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 3/1/2016 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 5/12/2017 . The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 5/1/2017 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 5/1/2017 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 5/1/2017 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees

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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(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 10/12/2016 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will

be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible

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Continued from 7B and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure. htm . The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud. gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=se arch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear . Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Dated: 1/5/2017 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Lauren Esquivel, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 916-939-0772 or Logi n to: http://wa.qualityloan. com Trustee Sale Number: WA-16742817-SW State of: County of: On before me, I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of WITNESS my hand and official seal. ( Seal) Signature IDSPub #0120971 4/12/2017 5/3/2017 Published in The Newport Miner April 12 and May 3, 2017. (11,14) __________________________ 2017105 PUBLIC NOTICE TS No WA08000528-16-1 APN 433706550023 TO No 02-16050703 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 12, 2017, 10:00 AM, at main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W 4th St, Newport, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: LOTS 11 AND 12 IN BLOCK 24 OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF IONE, PEND ORIELLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 433706550023 More commonly known as S 120 7TH ST, IONE, WA 99139 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of December 18, 2001, executed by TIMOTHY C PORTER AND CHRIS-

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising or real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

TINE E PORTER, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION as original Beneficiary recorded December 26, 2001 as Instrument No. 2001-0261119 and the beneficial interest was assigned to MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. and recorded March 21, 2016 as Instrument Number 20160324421 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., 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 Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. Current Beneficiary: MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Contact Phone No: 800-365-7107 Address: 75 Beattie Place, Suite 300, Greenville, SC 29601 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From March 1, 2016 To January 4, 2017 Number of Payments 2 $264.45 9 $263.35 Total $2,899.05 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION March 1, 2016 January 4, 2017 $24.00 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: December 18, 2001 Note Amount: $50,000.00 Interest Paid To: February 1, 2016 Next Due Date: March 1, 2016 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $30,945.70, 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. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on May 12, 2017. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by May 1, 2017, (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 May 1, 2017 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the May 1, 2017 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS CHRISTINE E PORTER S 120 7TH ST, IONE, WA 99139 CHRISTINE E PORTER 120 SOUTH 7TH AVENUE, IONE, WA 99139 CHRISTINE E PORTER PO BOX 1511, CARLIN, NV 89822 CHRISTINE E PORTER PO BOX 444, IONE, WA 991390444 TIMOTHY C PORTER S 120 7TH ST, IONE, WA 99139 TIMOTHY C PORTER 120 SOUTH 7TH AVENUE, IONE, WA 99139 TIMOTHY C PORTER PO BOX 444, IONE, WA 99139-0444 by both first class and certified mail on November 9, 2016, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place November 9, 2016 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 objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. If the Borrower received a letter under

RCW 61.24.031: 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 might 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: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud. gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership. wa.gov 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 the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; Dated: January 4, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 500 Union Street, Suite 620 Seattle, WA 98101 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766ISL Number 26924, Pub Dates: 04/12/2017, 05/03/2017, THE NEWPORT MINER Published in The Newport Miner April 12 and May 3, 2017.(11,14) __________________________ 2 0 1 7 11 3 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE No. 17-4-00007-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of: MELINDA T. CARTER, Deceased. The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); OR (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 19, 2017 Administrator: EVIN L. OLSON Attorney for Administrator: H. DOUGLAS SPRUANCE III, Of Counsel FELTMAN, GEBHARDT, GREER & ZEIMANTZ, P.S. Address for the Administrator: Evin L. Olson, c/o H. Douglas Spruance III, 421 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 1400, Spokane, WA 99201 Address for Mailing or Service: H. Douglas Spruance III, Of Counsel Feltman, Gebhardt, Greer & Zei-

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mantz, P.S. 421 W. Riverside Ave, 1400 Paulsen Center Spokane, WA 99201 Published in The Newport Miner April 19, 26, and May 3, 2017(12-3) __________________________ 2 0 1 7 11 6 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY N O . 1 7 - 4 - 0 0 0 11 - 0 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of MARJORIE LOIS LUNDEN, Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Karen J. Lewis, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group PLLC Denise M. Stewart, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner April 19, 26 and May 3, 2017. (12-3) _________________________ 2 0 1 7 11 9 PUBLIC NOTICE SALE OF TIMBER B U F FA L O L O G G I N G U N I T KALISPEL INDIAN R E S E R VAT I O N Sealed bids in duplicate, on forms provided therefore, available from Kalispel Tribal Forestry, marked outside “Proposal for Timber, Buffalo Logging Unit”, will be received until 1:00 P.M. Local Time on May 8, 2017 at the Kalispel Tribal Forestry Office. Bids will be opened at the Kalispel Tribal Forestry Office, Camas Center, Usk, WA. For sale is a tract of timber within the Kalispel Indian Reservation described as the Buffalo Logging Unit. The sale is located in portions of Sections 29 & 32 of Township 33 North, Range 44 West of Willamette Meridian, Pend Oreille County, Washington. Approximately 81 acres will be logged with an estimated volume of 269,458 board feet of sawlogs all species and 150 tons of pulp and other products designated for harvest. The minimum acceptable bids per MBF and estimated volumes are: 32,504 BF Douglas-fir/western larch sawlogs at $175.00/MBF 4,010 BF ponderosa pine sawlogs 5.5”-10.5” at $73.38/MBF 169,991 BF ponderosa pine sawlogs 10.6+” at $90.56/MBF 62,953 BF grand fir/other species sawlogs at $165.00/MBF 150 tons all species pulp and other products at $5.00/ton Each bidder must state the price per thousand board feet, Scribner Decimal “C” Log Rule (or per ton for pulp and other), which will be paid for timber cut and scaled. Pile Burning will be completed by Kalispel Natural Resources. This cost totals $2,695, and because they are included in the appraisal, this cost will be the responsibility of the purchaser. The purchaser will make one payment of $2,695, payable to; “KALISPEL TRIBE OF INDIANS, PILE BURNING”. This payment will be due the last day of the month after starting the timber sale. A Bid Deposit in the form of a cashier’s check payable to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in the amount of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($5,000) must accompany each sealed bid. The deposit of the apparent high bidder and of others who submit written requests to have their bids considered for acceptance will be retained pending acceptance or rejection of bids. All other deposits will be returned folContinued on 9B

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Continued from 8B lowing the completion of the bidding. The bid deposit of the successful bidder will become the performance bond that will be retained if the bidder fails to execute the contract. An acceptable performance bond will be in the form of a cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or other form acceptable to the Approving Officer. The performance bond will be returned up full execution of the contract. The right to waive technical defects and to reject any or all bids is reserved. Before bids are submitted, full information concerning the timber, conditions of the sale, use of Irrevocable Letters of Credit, and submission of bids should be obtained from Bob Gilrein at Kalispel Tribal Forestry, P. O. Box 39, Usk, Washington 99180 or by phone at (509) 447-7426. Published in The Newport Miner April 26 and May 3, 2017.(13-2) _________________________ 2017121 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N F O R K I N G COUNTY NO. 17-4-02547-7 SEA P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O C R E D I T O R S ( R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 4 0 ) In re the Estate of: WILLIAM EARL GALBRAITH, Deceased. haley d. galbraith, the Personal Representative (PR), has been appointed as PR of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent that arose before the Decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the PR or the PR’s attorney(s) at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) 30 days after the PR served or mailed the Notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c): or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 or RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication of Notice to Creditors: April 26, 2017 Personal Representative: Haley D. Galbraith Attorney for the Personal Representative: Lora L. Brown, WSBA No. 20905 LAW OFFICES OF LORA L. BROWN Address for Mailing or Service: Lora L. Brown LAW OFFICES OF LORA L. BROWN 1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3000 Seattle, Washington 98101 Court of probate proceedings: King County Superior Court Probate cause number: 17-402547-7 SEA Published in The Newport Miner April 26, May 3 and 10, 2017.(13-3) __________________________ 2017123 PUBLIC NOTICE I N V I TAT I O N F O R C O M P E T I T I V E SEALED BIDS Competitive Sealed Bids will be opened in public by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians on June 2, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Natural Resources Department, 1981 LeClerc Road, Usk, WA 99180 for the following project: Goose Creek GRS-Integrated Bridge System Located on 29-59N5W TAX 3, Latitude = 48.443008°, Longitude = -117.009636°, Kalispel Reservation, near Priest Lake, Bonner County, Idaho. All information pertinent to the bidding of the project is contained in Project Manual, plans and specifications. Bids must be submitted on forms furnished by Kalispel Tribe of Indians and must be enclosed in a sealed envelope in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders set forth in the Project Manual. Each bid shall be delivered to the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Natural Resources Department, 1981 LeClerc Road, P.O. Box 39, Usk, WA 99180, no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 1, 2017. The Project Manual, plans and specifications are available at local builder’s exchanges and from Redleaf Engineering, LLC, 32 Market Place, Ste. 4, P.O. Box 161085,

Big Sky, MT 59716. Please address all questions to Redleaf Engineering, LLC. 406-995-2996. The Kalispel Tribe of Indians reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any formality or technicality. No Bidder may withdraw a bid for thirty (30) days after the date of opening. Each Bidder must post a bid bond and agree to comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. KALISPEL TRIBE OF INDIANS, WASHINGTON Published in The Newport Miner April 26 and May 3, 2017.(13-2) __________________________ 2017125 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on April 7, 2017 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from David Hood on behalf of Dawn Pumnea and did on April 21, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a bank stabilization project on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA-17-005), Location: 21 Greggs Court; Parcel# 443236019004 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on March 20, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 11, 2017. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) Dated: April 21, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner April 26 and May 3, 2017.(13-2) __________________________ 2017126 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on April 11, 2017 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from David Hood on behalf of Kenneth R. Arthur and did on April 21, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a ramp & dock on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA-17-006), Location: 1502 Ashenfelter Bay; Parcel# 453112529001 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on February 25, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 11, 2017. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) Dated: April 21, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner April

26 and May 3, 2017.(13-2) __________________________ 2017127 PUBLIC NOTICE S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N D E PA R T M E N T O F E C O L O G Y N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N F O R C H A N G E / T R A N S F E R O F WAT E R RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) S U R FA C E WAT E R P E R M I T TA K E N O T I C E : That John Doyle of Ione, WA, has made application for change/trasfer of water right in order to change the point of diversion as granted under Surface Water Permit No. S3-29207. That Surface Water Permit No. S329207 authorizes the diversion of .15 of a cubic foot per second, 15.98 acre-feet per year, for the seasonal irrigation of 7 aces and continuously for stock water. That authorized point of diversion is from an unnamed spring, tributary to the Pend Oreille River, within the SW1/4SW1/4SW1/4 of Sec. 8, T. 37 N., R. 43 E.W.M. That he proposes to change the point of diversion to the Pend Oreille River, tributary to the Columbia River, within the SW1/4SW1/4 of Section 8, T. 37 N., R. 43 E.W.M. All within Pend Oreille Clounty, Washington. Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from April 26, 2017. State of Washington Department of Ecology WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM - ERO PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA, WA 98504-7611 Published in The Newport Miner on April 26 and May 3, 2017.(13-2) _________________________ 2017128 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on April 13, 2017 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Dan Konkright and did on April 24, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a ramp & dock on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA-17-007), Location: 942 North Davis Road; Parcel# 443216539036 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 1, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 11, 2017. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) Dated: April 24, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner April 26, and May 3, 2017.(13-2) __________________________ 2017129 PUBLIC NOTICE N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on April 11, 2017 receive a complete Conditional Use Permit Application from Stanton and Peggy McDaniel, and did on April 11, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for “Grand Pend Oreille Weddings”. Location: Government Lot 1 South of LeClerc Rd. Less Tax 1 and 1A, within Sect. 29, T32N, R45E WM, Near the intersection of LeClerc Rd. South and Saddle Mountain Rd. Any person desiring to express

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their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse Annex Building, 418 S Scott Ave, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Greg Snow, Community Development. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 10th, 2017. Dated: April 11th, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner April 26 and May 3, 2017 (13-2) __________________________ 2017120 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEADERS MEETING The Boards of Commissioners of the Port of Pend Oreille, Public Utility District No. 1 and Pend Oreille County will meet on Friday, May 12th at 12 p.m. at the Camas Wellness Center, Usk, WA. /s/ Kelly J. Driver, Manager /s/ Karen Willner Clerk of the Board /s/ Rhonda Cary Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner May 3 and 10, 2017.(14-2) __________________________ 2017130 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Town of Ione in the council chambers, 112 Central, Ione, WA 99139, on Wednesday, May 17th at 7:10 PM. The purpose of the public hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from lower income persons. Up to $750,000 may be available to the Town of Ione on a statewide competitive basis to fund public facility, community facility, economic development, planning and affordable housing projects that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. An outline of the proposed 2019 Water System Improvement Project will be available for review at the Town Hall, starting May 3rd. Comments may also be submitted in person at 207 Houghton or in writing to PO Box 498, Ione WA 99139, until close of business Tuesday, May 16th. The council chambers are handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving 24-hour advance notice. Contact Sandy Hutchinson at Town Hall at (509) 442-3611. Published in The Newport Miner May 3, 2017.(14) __________________________ 2017131 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners will be holding to receive comments on declaring surplus and identifying the means of disposal the following vehicles: VEHICLES 1. 1992 Mack RD688 (T37) Water Truck 3400 gal VIN: 2M2P267CXNC011403 Mileage: 250,000+ Sell on line auction 2. 2006 Chevy 4x4 pickup (N4) VIN: 1GCHK24U96E231593 Mileage: 200,000 Sell on line auction 3. 2011 Chevy Tahoe (S8166) VIN: 1GNSK2E01BR320280 Mileage: 121,544 + Sell on line auction 4. 2011 Chevy Tahoe (S8167) VIN: 1GNSK2E01BR321848 Mileage: 106,000 + Sell on line auction 5. 2008 Ford Crown Vic (S31) VIN: 2FAFO771V18X168113 Mileage: 109,382 + Sell on line auction This hearing will take place on 16th of May, 2017 at 10:30am in the Commissioners Chambers, County Courthouse, 625 W. 4 th Street, Newport, Washington. For more information on this please contact Brian Egland at 509-447-4513. Continued on 10B

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dent of history, politics, and the Bible, and he possessed a strong, unwavering, lifelong faith in Jesus Christ. He was a husband, father, grandfather, woodsman, surfer, poet, worshipper, law enforcement officer, and friend, and he excelled in each of these special roles. David is survived by Sherri Jackson, his wife of 45 years; his children, Jon Jackson, Christen Jackson, Cheyenne Jackson and Amber Ellersick, and their wonderful spouses, Lara, Jessica, Jason, and Danny Ellersick. He has seven living grandchildren: Soren Jackson, Amber and Madelyn Jackson, Judith and Jett Ellersick, and infant twins, Willow and Ethan Jackson-Landau. His brother Michael Joseph Jackson and his family, Barbara and Jamie Sioux, a sister, Julie McGillen, and his dear mother-in-law, Helen McGillen, also survive him. He was preceded in death by his precious granddaughter, Alexis Grace Jackson. His family was his greatest pride and joy, and his favorite moments were any time spent with them. He is profoundly loved and he will be deeply missed. David’s memorial service will be held May 13 at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 291 Newport Beach, Calif. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to World Vision Child Sponsorship or Operation Smile, two charities David was passionate about.

Carl C. Robertson Newport

Retired Cpl Carl C. Robertson passed away in Newport on April 25. He was 79 years old. A veteran of the United States MaRobertson rine Corps, he served in the 3rdBn, 6thMar, 2dMarDiv; 3dMTBn, 4th Mar(Reinf); 3dServRegt, 4th Mar(Reinf), 3dMarDiv; 6thMar Reserves from 1955-1958. Retired Cpl Robertson

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was born May 19, 1937, in Black Hawk, Miss., to Willie and Ernestine Robertson. In 1955, he joined the Armed Forces and was assigned to the Marine Corps base camp in Parris Island, S.C. After graduating from training in 1955, he was assigned to serve in Cuba, Hawaii and California. He was discharged with full honors in 1958 and entered the 6th Marine Corps Reserves. After his discharge, he led a successful career as an industrial welder and bee keeper. Widowed in 2014, he spent his remaining days enjoying his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren in Oldtown. Retired Cpl Robertson was a brave and loyal soldier, as well as a patient and loving grandfather. He married Dyllone “Dee” Heil in Jackson, Miss., in 1964. Together, they moved to Oldtown in 1980, where they helped raise their grandchildren John and Joshua Slack, Hannah and Rose Trumbull and Jenifer Wills. Their generosity and love extended to their great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren across the country. He is survived by his sister Eva Ford; his children, Debra MurrayLinfoot, Julie Vaughn, and Michael Trumbull; his 11 grandchildren; his 17 great-grandchildren; and his five great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dee; his two daughters Donna and Bridgette Robertson; his sister Dorothy “Dot” Mims; his brother Spann Robertson; his sister Willie Mae “Cis” Coward, and an infant brother. 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.

Sadie Pearl (Brown) Jones Oldtown

Sadie Pearl (Brown) Jones began her walk with her eternal father on Feb. 3, 2017, after a long battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s. She was 92.

Continued from 10B Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner May 3 and 10, 2017.(I4-2) ________________________ 2017132 PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RELIABILITY COMPLIANCE C O N S U LT I N G S E R V I C E S PEND OREILLE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County (the District), is requesting proposals for assistance with North American Electric Relability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) reliability compliance regulatory obligations. Work will include assisting the District with technical reliability compliance issues, developing, writing, and implementing reliability compliance documentation, providing recommended or suggested improvements to such documentation; and otherwise providing consulting services related to operations-based compliance approaches. Other reliability related tasks may be added during the course of the resulting Consulting Services Agreement as needed. The company selected will have experience and knowledge working with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) reliability related requirements and programs. Interested parties may obtain a

Sadie was born Jan. 20, 1925, in Yeager, Okla., to Charlie and Haley Pearl Brown. Sadie joined two older siblings, Lucille and Durrell at their home. In her teen years the family moved from Oklahoma to Caldwell, Idaho, where the family farmed. She attended schools in the area and finally earned her high school diploma in 1964. This accomplishment was very important to her. She married Harold (Babe) Corning and made their home in Oldtown. They worked in various capacities one of which, many will remember, was operating the “Howdy Hut” drive-in in Oldtown. Harold Corning passed away suddenly in 1962 leaving Sadie with older son Tommy and much younger son Alan. Sadie married Bobby K. Jones on Feb. 14, 1964. They spent the next 52 years, 11 months, and three days as one. They were rarely separated and were always looking for the next adventure; visits to Alaska to see children and grandchildren, trips to Yuma, Ariz., or just quietly sitting together on long drives or in their living room. Their bond to one another was apparent. Sadie was given the gift of music. She was an accomplished bass player and had a remarkable voice for harmonizing. She and Bobby spent years providing entertainment and fun in the area. They were always ready to setup to have a jam session in someone’s home just to enjoy company. For a time, the pair were “on the road” throughout the Northwest sharing their talents. Sadie did not find the need to join clubs or be involved in activities outside the home other than her music. Her focus was on her home, her husband and family. She did not attend church regularly, but she believed and demonstrated, daily, the behavior of a just and honorable servant who lived the Golden Rule. Sadie is preceded in death by her parents, sister and brother. She is survived by her husband, Bobby, at the home; the sons from

complete Request for Proposal by contacting the District’s Contracts Administrator at (509) 447-9345. Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., June 5, 2017. Submittals may be sent to: Brenda Miller Process Analyst Pend Oreille PUD P.O. Box 190 Newport, WA 99156 bmiller@popud.org Women’s, minority, and small business enterprises are encouraged to apply. The District is an equal opportunity employer. Published in The Newport Miner May 3, 2017.(14) _________________________ 2017133 PUBLIC NOTICE U N I T E D S TAT E S O F A M E R I C A FEDERAL ENERGY R E G U L AT O RY C O M M I S S I O N Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, Washington Project No. 2225-021 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (April 12, 2017) In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR Part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for amendment to authorize removing Mill Pond Dam by demolishing the dam without building a cofferdam to promote sediment outflow and facilitate sediment transport to the downstream reaches of Sullivan

blended families Tommy and Alan Corning, Daniel, Curtis and Robert Jones, their spouses; 19 grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the community of Newport for their commitment to build and maintain the Newport Hospital and Health Services facility. Everyone we encountered at the hospital during Sadie’s stay went out of their way to make sure that we knew what was going on and that everyone’s needs were being met. Thanks also to Aspen Springs Assisted Living and Auburn Crest Hospice for the comfort and care they provided to Sadie and the family in her final days. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 13, at the Priest River Event Center at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org), or the Dementia Society of America (www.dementiasociety.org).

Wanda C. Koontz Ione

Wanda C. Koontz passed away peacefully at her home in Ione. She was 89. She was born in Ione, to Walter and Wanda Koontz Culver. She had a brother, Ronald (Dody) Culver, and sisters, Lorena (Walt) Higginbotham and Gladys (Pat) Lynch. Wanda married Albert Nute Koontz in 1942. They had five children, Wally (Mariann), Warren (Sandy), Kathy (Ed) Taft, Clay, Bunny Alsept. She dearly loved her eight grandchildren, Wendy, Stacy, Michelle, Nicole, Devin, Katrina, Smoky and Matt; and nine greatgrandchildren. Wanda helped her husband farm and enjoyed gardening and growing flowers, as well as needle crafts. She was a very active member of the Rebeccas of Ione and served as Noble Grand. The family extends a special thank you to Shan-

non Kellar, R.N. at Home Health for her care and support. Wanda requested that friends and family make donations to whatever organization they wish and remember her fondly as she will remember them. There will be no memorial services. 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.

Charles Howard McCain Spokane

Charles Howard McCain died peacefully at home April 9, 2017, at age 95, surrounded by his family. He was born McCain at home on a small farm in rural Wisconsin to Charles McCain and Lena LaPorte. He had many jobs in Wisconsin, beginning at a very young age, to help support his family after his father died. As a teenager, he worked on harvests across the northern United States until he arrived in Spokane in 1939. He attended Lewis and Clark High School for one year while working at a nearby boarding house, then moved to Edwall, where he worked as a farm hand and graduated from Reardan High School. He met his wife, Rae, while they were both working in Entiat, Wash. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1944 and was stationed on Guam, where he helped build an airfield and loaded ordnance onto bombers until the war ended. He moved his family to Metaline Falls in 1948, where he worked as lead mechanic for his father-in-law at Shackelton Motors. He opened his own auto repair shop, McCain’s Service, in 1958. He was appointed, then elected Pend Oreille County Public Utility District Commissioner, where he served for 21 years and was the Metaline Falls maintenance man, which duties included plowing

Creek. This is a change from the removal method approved by the Commission in its Order Accepting Surrender of License and Authorizing Disposition of Project Facilities issued March 20, 2013 (142 FERC ¶ 62,232). The project is located on Sullivan Creek near the town of Metaline Falls, Pend Oreille County, Washington. The project occupies federal lands administered by the U.S. Forest Service within the Colville National Forest. The application, filed with the Commission on January 30, 2017, contains an applicant prepared Supplemental Environmental Assessment in its Exhibit E (pages 13-65). In staff’s independent review of the licensee’s Exhibit E, staff has decided to adopt the licensee’s Supplemental Environmental Assessment and issue it as staff’s Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA analyzes the potential environmental impacts of the project plus the proposed mitigation measures and concludes that granting the amendment to licensing would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. A copy of the EA is on file with the Commission and is available for public inspection. The EA and supplement may be viewed on the Commission’s website at http:// www.ferc.gov using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number field, to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, (202)

the snow (using the snowplow he had built) and wastewater management. Charles and Rae lived in the communities of Metaline Falls and Metaline for 56 years, where he was very active in the community. He served as Volunteer Fire Chief for 45 years, and devoted decades of service to the Metaline Falls Golf Club, American Legion, the North Pend Oreille Hospital District, the Tri-County (Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille) Development District, the Metaline Falls Congregational Church, the Chamber of Commerce, the Rod and Gun Club, and the Lion’s Club. Besides his many unpaid jobs, which he willingly undertook, in his words “to maintain the quality of life in the community,” Charles liked to build, invent and repair things and to tell stories (mainly historical). He was a great golfer, loved to sing and dance and was very humorous. Charles and Rae moved to Spokane in 2004, to be near their children. Their home became a hub for gatherings of the extended family. They became active members of Westminster Congregational Church. While he had been very social in Metaline Falls, his life in Spokane was devoted to his family and watching over his wife. He is preceded in death by six LaPorte half siblings, a brother, Bob McCain, and his wife of 74 years, Rae, who died in June 2016. He is survived by their five children: Karen Wilson-Bell (Justin), Dwight McCain (Marty), Jody Leifer, Judy McCain, and Jeff McCain; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two great-greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews, who will remember him fondly for his innovations and for his humor. A celebration of his life will be held at Westminster Congregational Church, 411 S. Washington St., at 11 a.m. Friday, July 28, followed by inurnment at the Metaline Cemetery at 4:30 p.m. A celebration of life will be follow at the American Legion Club in Metaline Falls.

502-8659. A copy of the EA may also be access using this link: https://elibrary. ferc.gov/idmws/common/OpenNat. asp?fileID=14548770. You may also register online at http:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. All comments on the EA and supplement must be filed by May 12, 2017, and should reference Project No. 2225-021. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments using the Commission’s efiling system at http:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling. asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at http://www. ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support. In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426. For further information, contact Rebecca Martin at (202) 502-6012 or Rebecca.Martin@ferc.gov. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. Published in The Newport Miner May 3, 2017.(14)