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PacWest Smelter stalemate? PacWest pauses in bid to build smelter By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Whether it is because of sustained opposition of organized antismelter groups or just the vagaries of the situation, it appears PacWest Silicon, the Canadian firm seeking to build a silicon smelter near Newport, is taking a wait and see attitude. Brooke Beehler of

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the Washington state Department of Ecology says she hasn’t heard anything from PacWest officials since February, but that wouldn’t necessarily mean things have changed. “It’s not uncommon to pause on a project like this,” she said. Ecology and PacWest rejected the sole bid of about $2 million to conduct the Environmental Impact Statement. PacWest is paying the full cost of the EIS, Beehler said. “Getting just one bid was surprising,” she said. The bids went through the See Smelter, 2A

Newport Laundromat will reopen NEWPORT – Newport Laundromat will reopen Saturday, June 1. Recognizing the community need for the laundromat, owner NEW Health has leased the building to Skyliners MHP LLC to provide this service in Newport. NEW Health purchased the land, located at 420 W. Spruce St., in Newport, with the expectation that NEW Health would add services in Newport to expand access to health care. “NEW Health hopes to come alongside the existing services in Pend Oreille County to be a part of the solution to ensure that all residents have the health care access they need,” NEW Health CEO Desiree Sweeney said. For more information on NEW Health and the services it provides and plans to bring to Newport, visit the website at www.newhp.org. Incorporated in 1978 and governed by a Board of Directors, NEW Health Programs Association is a private 501(c) non-profit FQHC (Federally Qualified Heath Center) health care organization. Today, NEW Health Programs Association operates eight Community Health Centers, three Community Dental Clinics, and Quail Hollow, a 16-bed assisted living facility in Chewelah. Locations include Ione, Colville, Kettle Falls, Northport and Loon Lake, among others. “NEW Health is committed to ensuring that a comprehensive range of high-quality care is available to best meet the health care needs of the people residing in our service area,” Sweeney says.

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Tree planting Izzie Keck digs a hole to plant a tree in the Scotia Valley Monday morning. The kindergarten classes from Stratton Elementary took a school bus ride out to Department of Natural Resources land to plant trees. About 60 kids planted about five trees each.

Water, sewer bills still not right, public tells Cusick council By Don Gronning Of The Miner

CUSICK – Several members of the public spoke at the Cusick Town Council meeting Monday night, May 13, telling the council they

were unhappy with water and sewer bills. Water and sewer bills haven’t been right in months, since the council raised the sewer rates about 30 percent Dec. 27, 2018. At the time Mayor Chris Evers said

rates hadn’t been increased in five years. But monthly rates have been increased by at least $1 a month every years since 2011, according to former clerk Charlotte Yergens. See Cusick, 2A

B r i e f ly Priest River VFW auction Saturday

Community Mental Health Forum Thursday

Spring Fling at Idaho Hill this Friday

PRIEST RIVER – Military Appreciation Month is celebrated every May and Priest River’s Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2909 will host an auction and meal to support local military veterans Saturday, May 18, at 5 p.m. at the VFW post. Admission tickets are $25 and include a meal, entertainment and the suspense of an auction. To attend or support this event, email VFWPost2909@gmail.com or call 509-995-3920. Items donated for the auction will be listed on the Post’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/VFWPost2909.

NEWPORT – With May being Mental Health Awareness month, Pend Oreille County Counseling Services is hosting its 13th annual community forum Thursday, May 16, 5-7 p.m. at the Pend Oreille County Counseling Services building. Anyone is welcomed to attend. There will be a light dinner served and a presentation about agency services and mental health awareness. Peer Certified Support Partner RustyMae Squires will serve as a meeting facilitator. For more information and to RSVP, call 509-447-5651.

OLDTOWN – Idaho Hill Elementary will celebrate its annual Spring Fling Friday, May 17, from 5-7 p.m. The community is invited to enjoy a free meal with science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEaM) activities for all ages. There will be a drone course for sixth graders to navigate their drones through, a scholastic book fair in the library and a candy bouquet raffle at 25 cents per ticket, among other activities. Popcorn and snacks will be available for purchase. The event is funded and planned by Idaho Hill PTO.

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Seatbelts not worn in Oldtown wreck OLDTOWN – An automobile wreck that occurred Tuesday, May 7 and left two men injured is still under investigation, according to a news release from the Idaho State Police. On May 7, at approximately 11:20 a.m., an injury crash occurred on eastbound Highway 2 at LeClerc Road in Oldtown. A blue 1995 Toyota pickup being driven by James S. Deerwester, 34, of Newport, was travelling eastbound on LeClerc Road when he failed to stop at a posted stop sign at the Highway 2 intersection. Deerwester continued across all lanes of Highway 2 and went head on with a concrete jersey barrier, causing his vehicle to roll until it came to a stop on its side at the bottom of an embankment. Both Deerwester and his passenger, Robert R. Lange, 58, of Seattle, had to be extricated from the vehicle. Deerwester was taken by ground ambulance to Newport Hospital while Lange was taken by air ambulance to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Seatbelts were not worn. The investigation is continuing.

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Law enforcement works around the wreckage of a 1995 Toyota where two men were injured May 7.

Smelter: Timeline pushed back a lot for various reasons From Page 1A

state’s Department of Enterprise, a list of 124 prequalified bidders. Beehler says PacWest and Ecology refined the scope of the EIS and will do a traditional Request for Proposals when PacWest gives the go-ahead. Beehler was in town two weeks ago meeting with officials from Gov. Jay Inslee’s office and smelter opponents for an hour or so at the Riverbend Restaurant. Smelter developers have seen the timeline pushed back a lot since Washington state announced it would support a smelter with $300,000 in economic development assistance in June 2016. At that time smelter developers were looking at a site near Usk. Since then, smelter developers considered a move to Addy before deciding on a site near Newport. Opposition has been steady and strong since, although there is a competing, pro-smelter group as well. Smelter developers had hoped to have construction underway by now. But not only is construction not underway, county officials haven’t heard from PacWest since a stakeholders meeting in Spokane in January. While the PUD is in communication with PacWest officials, it has been a frustrating process, going by

documents The Miner received in a public records request. In those documents, PUD General Manager Colin Willenbrock wrote Jayson Tymko Sept. 7 asking for a signed, nobinding term sheet to demonstrate both parties’ “good faith intent to move forward with drafting a contract.” Willenbrock also asked for the $500,000 installment on the cost reimbursement payment that was due July 1. Willenbrock said that if the PUD didn’t receive the $500,000 by Sept. 21, the PUD woudn’t have its staff continue to work on the project. When The Miner last talked to Tymko in March, he said the reason Pac West hasn’t paid the $500,000 was because the PUD unilaterally changed the terms of the agreement. In a Sept. 20, 2017 email Willenbrock wrote to Tymko that he understood PacWest had problems with a proposed Continuation Agreement and Release of Liability. Willenbrock wrote that the PUD requires a good faith indication that PacWest still wants to proceed under the cost reimbursement agreement. “All the District is asking at this point is that PacWest signal its intent to move forward with the negotiation of a power contract in good faith by signing the term

sheet by close of business this Friday, and providing the installment payment that was due July 1.” In October Willenbrock wrote that PacWest had paid $500,000 but still owed another $500,000 that was due July 1, 2018. He wrote that the PUD could not and would not incur any expense that is not paid in advance by PacWest. He gave them until Nov. 7 to pay and sign the agreement. If not, he wrote he would direct the outside engineers to cease work. He also told them that the power supply term sheets sent to Pac West in September have not been answered by PacWest. He said that the term sheets have expired. “As PacWest has not made any attempt to indicate its desire to reserve resources for its potential use, PacWest should be aware that those resources may no longer be available.” On Nov. 7, Willenbrock wrote the engineers to direct they not work on the project until Pac West paid and signed the agreement. Willenbrock wrote Tymko Nov. 13 that he appreciated Tymko calling. They scheduled a meeting Nov. 21 in Newport. On Dec. 7, Willenbrock wrote an email to Tymko summarizing the Nov. 21 meeting in New-

port. Some substantial topics were discussed in the meeting, including having someone from PacWest sit on the PUD board. Regarding the board position, Willenbrock wrote that Tymko had mentioned that it was common for executives from major customers like PacWest to have a seat on the board. Willenbrock said board positions were governed by Washington law and that they couldn’t have even a non-voting, advisory member from PacWest on the board. He said they were welcome to attend meetings and comment. Communication was also discussed. Willenbrock wrote that PacWest said they liked to communicate on the phone and not in writing to avoid Washington’s Public Records Act. Willenbrock said the PUD is committed to transparency. PacWest also was trying to bring down their costs in a variety of ways. They asked the PUD to either finance or subsidize the cost of line extensions. The PUD said it couldn’t do that, as it would require a change in policy and the issuance of high interest bonds. Willenbrock took the proposal to the PUD commissioners, who said PacWest would need to pay in advance for line extensions. The news for PacWest

has only gotten worse on the legal front. Attorney Rich Eichstaedt heads Gonzaga University’s Legal Assistance program and represents Responsible Growth Northeast Washington. Eichstaedt filed a statement to the county’s hearing examiner supporting his appeal of the county’s Determination of Non Significance in its State Environmental Protection Act checklist. Eichstaedt says the county, through Community Development Director Greg Snow, determined the proposal for a mass rezone of Public Land zoned properties in the county, “does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.” Snow wrote that this decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. “However, no additional information was available for review meaning that the sole basis for this conclusion was the environmental checklist,” Eichstaedt wrote. The checklist lacks basic information, he says, including: a map of the area impacted by the proposed Comprehensive Plan; the parcels impacted; the acreage impacted and a description of parcels that are currently in private See Smelter, 11A

Cusick: Members of the public expressed frustration From Page 1A

Current clerk Jennifer Lee acknowledges that rates have been raised each year, but neither her nor Evers have provided specifics on the increases. The members of the public expressed frustration. Mike Manwill of Usk said the current billing situation is “outrageous.” Joan Manwill questioned how the council hired Lee. “I don’t know how you can let it go. She’s not doing her job,” she said. “It’s been a year. There’s no excuse for it.” Evers said the complaints were understandable. “It is unacceptable, but we lost eight months of data,” Evers said. A computer fell on the floor of a car, damaging it and the data was unrecoverable. She said the town has reentered the data into the computer. “We’re currently up to date and will do meter reads this month.”

The town has been charging a flat rate and not reading the meters. Marianne DeMarco said she was notified she was two months behind on payments, which she knew wasn’t the case. When she called to say she had the proof of payment, she was told it was all right. After the meeting, Mike Manwill said his checks to the town aren’t cashed right away. “We’ll pay the water bill and they won’t cash the check for a month or more,” he said. He says he hasn’t gotten a water bill for some time. He says he hasn’t missed any payments, he just pays the set amount regularly. He says the town hasn’t been reading meters, it has charged a flat rate. After the meeting, Lee said there was a time when the town was changing banks that she held on to checks for a time. The council went into executive session to discuss personnel, along with the town

attorney, Laura McAloon. That lasted an hour and 15 minutes and the council took no action when it came out of the session. Lee, who was not in the executive session, told The Miner she was told her pay would go back to $20 an hour. The council had cut her wages to $18 an hour at the February council meeting. Lee said if she provides documentation of the hours worked since then, the pay will be retroactive. Evers said no council action was needed on Lee’s salary change. McAloon advised her that it was within her administrative duties as mayor. Evers said the finance committee will meet Thursday to go over the budget. The council tabled three items on the advice of the attorney. The council had advertised a hearing for a budget amendment and water and sewer rate hearing for the tribe’s commercial ventures that Cusick

supplies water to, including the new casino. That was tabled as were proposed ordinances regarding sewer connections. A preliminary 2019 budget was made available. That budget shows revenue of $2.19 million with expenditures of $1.75 million. That’s considerably different than the proposed budget advertised in a legal notice in December 2018. That budget showed $1.53 million in revenue and $1.11 million in expenses. The council passed the budget Dec. 27, 2018, with the understanding that it would need to be amended. Evers said then that it would likely be amended in February. In other council business, the council heard they had received four applications for a maintenance position. The council agreed to advertise the job in the Spokesman-Review on Sunday and also to place a craigslist listing.

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b r i e f ly Driver’s license office closed May 17 PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Driver’s License Office will be closed Friday, May 17. It will reopen Monday, May 20 for regular business.

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Interested in a career in aviation? COEUR D’ALENE – A job fair exploring the aviation industry is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 5-7 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. Students are welcome to attend. The event is free and there will be snacks and giveaway prizes. Participants can explore career options and breakout sessions and activities. Door prizes include a UAS mini drone competition kit. For more information, visit bit.ly/I90aero or email acer@nic.edu.

Rowing, padding association potluck this Sunday PRIEST RIVER – The Pend Oreille Rowing and Paddling Association (PORPA) is hosting an informational and potluck meeting Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mudhole in Priest River. Anyone is welcome to attend. Bring a potluck dish to share and your own utensils. If the weather is good, the group will try out their new sculling boat. For more information and to RSVP, email gaynesears@gmail.com. Besides recreational rowing, PORPA also hosts the Annual Head of the Pend Oreille Regatta, which is scheduled for Sept. 27-29. In 2018 the regatta attracted around 300 to 340 spectators, 60 rowers and had 50 volunteer staff.

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Crews contain 2-acre fire on Gray Road NEWPORT – Firefighters from several fire districts and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources responded to a brush fire on Gray Road Tuesday afternoon, May 7. According to a press release from South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue, at 3:32 p.m. firefighters from SPOFR responded to a brush fire on Gray Road south of Newport. Firefighters from Pend Oreille Fire District 4, Pend Oreille Fire District 6, Spokane County Fire District 4, and

the Washington Department of Natural Resources provided mutual aid to contain the fire to approximately two acres. For the safety of the 45 responding firefighters, Gray Road was closed to traffic for a brief period of time. No structures were threatened and there were no injuries reported. According to Pend Oreille County Sheriff Glen Blakeslee, firefighters

make sure they are ready to take in students, track records and guide parents through the new law. The law takes effect July 28, 2019 and applies to public and private schools and child cares. The department will also work to ensure parents and guardians are well-informed and prepared to get the right immunizations to comply with the law before they send their children to school or child care. Most parents choose to vaccinate their children and will not be affected by the changes. Studies show the existence of personal belief exemptions, and the ease of getting them, is directly linked to reduced vaccination rates and a growing incidence of disease, particularly measles. In the 2017-2018 school year, the kindergarten exemption rate in Washington was more than twice the national average.

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Governor signs law strengthening MMR immunization requirements VANCOUVER – Gov. Jay Inslee this week signed EHB 1638, updating Washington state’s school and child care immunization requirements to remove the personal/philosophical exemption for the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. “Measles outbreaks across the US demonstrate why this bill is so vitally important. As a nation, we must step up our leadership to educate the public about the critical role vaccines have in keeping us healthy and safe, and continue working with communities to improve vaccination rates,” said John Wiesman, Washington State Secretary of Health. “We’re grateful for the Legislature and Governor Inslee’s dedication to protecting public health and for the leadership of Representative Harris and Senator Cleveland.” The Department of Health will work with schools and child cares to

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In addition, children with non-medical exemptions tend to live and go to school in geographic clusters. Across the state, there are areas with high exemption levels and pockets of under-vaccinated children at risk of outbreaks. The law also includes a new requirement for employees and volunteers at child care centers to provide records indicating they have received the MMR vaccine or proof of

immunity. The requirement will help protect the young children they work with, who are most vulnerable to disease. More information on the implementation of the law will be available soon on the Department of Health’s website. If you need to check whether you or your child meets the MMR vaccine requirements, there are several ways you can access your family’s immunization records.

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his last weekend was the Newport Priest River Rotary Club’s annual auction and dinner to raise money for scholarships, the third auction in as many weekends in the area. It was a success. The Rotary Club raised the needed funds to supplement our foundation, in order to give a total of 10 $1,000 scholarships. Both the donations and the auction bidding show a generous community willing to support its young people. The week prior was the Great Grizzly Auction, which generated more than $26,000 for the Newport School District. That is an amazing accomplishment. And the week before that, the Pend Oreille County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day dinner also raised funds through an auction. This community is astonishing in the various ways it antes up, meeting and surpassing the needs of those among us. Just yesterday, members of Calispel Grange No. 500 hosted a tea party on Tuesday, May 14. Approximately $160 was raised and will be donated to Family Crisis Network. The effort that goes into these events is tireless. But it’s not just the organizers. Donations of items, time and money come from so many different sources it would be impossible to list them. From gift certificates from local businesses to works of art to loads of lumber and a night’s stay at a resort. We should all pat ourselves on the back for the support we lend to each other. I am once again humbled and grateful to live in the Pend Oreille River Valley. -MCN

PEER-ing into the future By Donna M. Anderson, CPC Pend Oreille County Counseling Services

Have you ever heard the familiar saying by Haruki Murakami, “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional”? This saying implies that we cannot avoid the pain that life brings, however we can control how we respond. I encourage you to look deeper into that saying, to apply it to the situations that arise, seemly to overwhelm us and cast a shadow of doubt that not only will we suffer, but we will suffer alone. There are options and you are not alone. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, 43.8 million Americans experience a mental health challenge in a given year with 9.8 million experiencing a serious mental health challenge “that substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities.” Research shows that the mind in crisis is not able to function at its optimum best. Stress, death, loss of any kind, divorce, abuse, neglect, crime victimization, financial crisis, overwhelming debt, physical health issues, legal battles, poverty, domestic violence and parenting dilemmas are just a few situations that may cast a shadow on our lives. Pend Oreille County Counseling offers hope in many forms to help those who are working toward recovery and mental health wellness, including peer specialists. A Certified Peer Specialist can help you navigate the many complex challenges you may face. Their lived experiences provide a unique perspective and understanding. You are not alone. A Peer Specialist can be right beside you, helping you fill out forms, understand confusing terminology, coordinate appointments and advocate for your needs. The greatest benefits of peer support are in the area of integrated health. Integrated health is focused on comprehensive care for both an individual’s physical and mental needs. This “whole person” approach is paramount to achieving optimal wellness and recovery. The Peer Specialist serves to bridge the gap and pave the way to coordinated care. The Substance Abuse Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) definition of recovery is: “Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.” And, the Washington State Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery supports peer recovery in this statement: “The belief that recovery is possible for all who experience psychiatric, traumatic, or substance use challenges is fundamental to the practice of peer support.” Together, these guiding principles are the foundation of the services we provide at Pend Oreille County Counseling. The likelihood of long-term recovery is increased with effective support. Peer support has been demonstrated through research and practical application to be highly effective. In addition to the SAMHSA Working Definition and Guiding Principles of Recovery, the following core values have been ratified by peer supporters across the country as the core ethiSee anderson, 5A

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yo u r o p i n i o n Electric vehicles mean more renewable demand To the editor, The noise in mainstream media on the subject of motor vehicles utilizing either all electric or ‘hybrid’ propulsion systems can hardly escape anyone’s attention – it’s everywhere. Designs and prototypes are available for electric trucks as well. Discussion (or even simple recitation) of the recharging problem for such vehicles, and the consequences for electric utilities, are generally absent from media reports. The idea here is really simple – the energy required to operate motor vehicles, traditionally provided by refined petroleum, is to be replaced by stored electric charge, in turn provided by the grid. Since this demand for transportation energy represents a significant

new load to the grid, utilities will somehow need to provide the required additional generation capacity. If this capacity is realized with fossil fuels as legacy generation technologies (e.g. coal), then the widespread use of electric vehicles will have no discernable effect on the amount of carbon dioxide and other combustion gases released to the atmosphere. Thus the widespread use of electric transportation clearly motivates the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid, so that the atmospheric carbon burden imposed by transportation may be substantially reduced. This sort of technological evolution will help (after some time) to restore the natural chemistry of our atmosphere and (after a much longer time) to restore the natural chemistry of the oceans, both of which currently suffer from

excess carbon loadings. Next time – the evolving importance of electric power to the problem of fresh water supply. -David Bell Fertile Valley Road

Wishful thinking won’t stop gun violence To the editor, I recently attended a meeting of the Society of Wishful Thinkers. We discussed school shootings in light of the two recent tragedies. Our kids will soon be out of school so at least this summer they won’t be shot with a firearm in their classroom. I can’t square the Second Amendment with school shootings. It’s like every student has the means to kill a bunch of his fellow students using a firearm. A relative legally purchases the firearm and the student obtains access to the gun and takes it to school.

The gun gives the right to life or death to the person who holds it. The armed citizen is law abiding until he pulls the trigger. All we have then are our thoughts and prayers for the innocent victims and their grieving families. We engage in wishful thinking trying to prevent what we can’t control. Gun control, the war on drug abuse and illegal immigration cannot be wished into simple solutions. My grandkids have a gun pointed at them and I am powerless to keep them from harm. That’s unacceptable. Wishful thinking might result in school police officer, armed teachers and improved police response. Still some kids are going to be shot before the shooter is stopped. The best hope has been courageous students and school staff who have physically conSee letters, 5A

Washington’s big tax bump With the dust settling from the 2019 legislative session, the focus is assessing the impacts on taxpayers and our economy. Our state’s budget grew by a whopping 17.5 percent, which is one of the largest increases ever. Gov. Jay Inslee and his Democrat colleagues who controlled the legislature came to Olympia last January set on raising taxes despite higher than projected revenue collections. “Rather than looking for cost savings, lawmakers chose to raise more than $1 billion in new taxes over the next two years and $2.5 billion over four years,” Association of Washington Business (AWB) President Kris Johnson said in a session-ending press release. The $52.4 billion budget is nearly $8 billion more than the previous two-year spending authorization (2017-19). “It comes on the heels of double-digit growth in

the previous two budgets, raising serious questions about the longterm sustainability of such spending,” Johnson concluded. It could have been worse. Inslee’s proposals for new taxes on carbon emissions and on capital gains g u e st failed. However, o p i n i o n large banks, high-end home DON C. buyers and merchants in border BRUNELL communities got Association clobbered. of In an end-ofWashington session maneuBusiness ver, Democrat President lawmakers raised the business and occupation tax (gross receipts) on large financial institu-

r e ad e r ’ s p o l l Last week President Trump ratcheted up the tariffs on Chinese goods to 25 percent on some $200 billion. China responded by raising tariffs on $60 billion of American goods sold in China. Was President Trump right to raise the tariffs? Yes, China has been taking advantage of the United States for decades. No, the uncertainty of a trade war is bad for the world.

tions — those making at least $1 billion in net income per year — from 1.5 percent to 2.7 percent. Republicans argued it is illegal so it could be overturned in court. Lawmakers also converted the flat-rate real estate excise tax (1.28 percent) into one with a graduated scale. It lowers the rate on homes selling under $500,000, but jumped the tax on those selling over $1.5 million. That means if you are selling a home worth $500,000 this year, you’d pay $6,400 in taxes as compared to $5,500 in 2020. However, if you are selling a home for $2 million this year, you’d pay $25,600 in taxes. In 2020, the tax will be $55,000, according KREMTV (Spokane) calculations. Merchants in border communities are expected to see a drop in sales after the Legislature removed See brunell, 6A

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27% No, it was a muddy race with plenty of horses and contact.

Yes, the U.S. is in the strongest position by far, importing much more from China than it exports. China will have to give in to stay in the U.S. market. No, China will find many ways to make life miserable for U.S. companies and individuals.

73%

Yes, rules are rules.

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PUD’s vegetation management program keeps the lights on NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County is a beautiful place we all call home. From its towering mountains, mystical bodies of water, and breathtaking greenery, it gives us the best of everything. “However, living in such a rural area doesn’t come without its hiccups. Think back to the night it was windy and your power went out. We can bet it was a pesky tree branch that caused interruption in service,” said Kenna Tornow of the Pend Oreille Public Utility District. When it comes to trees, maintaining power lines to

ensure safe, reliable power can be tough, but the PUD strives to find the perfect balance, she said. The PUD’s vegetation management program has its tree crews work diligently to ensure right-of-way areas are clear and accessible so our line crews can conduct repairs and maintenance. The public can help do its part by not planting trees within 30 feet of power lines. Also, notify the PUD of any trees you think may pose a risk or if you ever see trees across a power line. If you are interested in learning more, give us a call at 509-447-3137.

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fronted the shooter even at the cost of their own safety or life. Run, hide or fight is all we have to protect ourselves from gun violence. Wishful thinkers don’t consider that the first person shot might be the armed school police officer or themselves if they are armed. They just want a simple and easy solution to a complex problem. I wish that white young males would stop shooting innocent people just because they can. -Pete Scobby Newport

Palestinian children need protection To the editor, Tax season is over, so now we have time to consider how our tax dollars are being spent. One glaring concern should be our funding of the Israeli military. Part of that money is used to incarcerate and torture Palestinian children as young as 10 years old – arresting them at night, harassing them, keeping them in frigid rooms, forcing them

to sign confessions in a foreign language without defense lawyers or parents – in military, not civilian courts. Convictions are 99 percent, according to UNICEF. These terrible procedures are carried out with your tax dollars. A bill coming before the House of Representative sponsored by Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., would put brakes on these insidious practices: H.R. 4391, Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act. In addition to prohibiting U.S. military aid from being used to support the detention, interrogation and prosecution of Palestinian children in the Israeli courts, the bill requires the State Department to detail amounts and types of military equipment used by Israel against Palestinian children in military detention. The bill also provides treatment for children. Please write or call our Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (509-353-2374), and urge her to co-sponsor H.R. 4391 and help protect Palestinian children. -Nancy Street Cheney

Will miss Caneel To the editor, I read with sadness Caneel Johnson’s announcement that she’s leaving The Miner. I have always enjoyed her articles, and especially the fact that she is never afraid to write about the hard issues surrounding women. One of her more recent articles about child marriage laws in Idaho was eloquent and to the point. State legislators should indeed be ashamed over the lack of protection Idaho legislation offers teenage girls with respect to marrying much older men, or indeed marrying at all at such a young age. Caneel possesses a keen insight into the machinations of the human mind, and her articles reflect that. I send her my best wishes for her move and new job, and commend her for the help she will be giving her father at this time in his life. I for one, and I’m sure many others, will miss her inspiring writing. -Rosemary Yocum Priest Lake

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cal guidelines for peer support practice: 1. Peer support is voluntary 2. Peer supporters are hopeful 3. Peer supporters are open minded 4. Peer supporters are empathetic 5. Peer supporters are respectful 6. Peer supporters facilitate change 7. Peer supporters are honest and direct 8. Peer support is mutual and reciprocal 9. Peer support is equally shared power 10. Peer support is strengths-focused 11. Peer support is transparent 12. Peer support is person-driven Peer support can be you. There is a growing demand for Certified Peer Specialist. No one should ever be alone. PEER SPECIALISTS WANTED! Interested in becoming a peer support specialist? There is a growing demand for Certi-

fied Peer Specialists. The main requirements are shared experience, to be well grounded in your own recovery, and completion of a state approved Peer Specialist training course for certification. Requirements can take up to a year or more to complete. The Certified Peer Specialist training covers core competencies identified by SAMHSA and The Health Care Authority of Washington www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providerspartners/behavioral-health-recovery/ peer-support. Training is 100 percent free. Currently, two trainings are scheduled in Washington state: May 13-17 in Moses Lake and June 10-14 in Spokane. Informational meetings will be taking place in Pend Oreille County in 2019. If you would like more information to become a Peer Support Specialist or would like to attend a meeting, please contact Donna Anderson or Brittney Stemarie at 509-447-5651.

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OLYMPIA – Washington state fishery managers will host three public meetings in late May to discuss plans to treat five lakes and two streams in Eastern Washington with rotenone, a naturally occurring pesticide commonly used to remove undesirable and illegally stocked fish species from lakes and streams. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is proposing to treat a 4-mile section of Flume Creek and a 1.2-mile section of Highline Creek in Pend Oreille County to remove non-native eastern brook trout and restore native westslope cutthroat trout populations, said Steve Caromile, WDFW warmwater fish program manager. WDFW has scheduled public meetings to discuss the planned treatments, with a meeting set Wednesday, May 22, at the Cutter Theatre in Metaline Falls, from 6:30-8 p.m. WDFW is also planning on treating Burke, Beda, Katy and East and West Sage lakes in Grant County. “These lakes will be treated with the goal of restoring their popular trout fisheries by removing illegally introduced goldfish, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, and largemouth bass,” Caromile said. “These fish compete with stocked trout fry for food and some prey upon them, rendering stocking efforts ineffective.” In addition to the Metaline Falls meeting there will also be meetings held in Olympia May 21 and Ephrata May 23. In addition to input received at the public meetings, WDFW will also consider written comments received no later than June 3. The public can comment on WDFW’s State Environmental Policy Act website or send comments directly to: Stephen Caromile, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, P.O. Box 43200, Olympia, WA 98504-3200. A decision on whether to proceed with the planned treatments will be made by WDFW Director Kelly Susewind in late June. Rotenone is an organic substance derived from the roots of tropical plants, which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved for use as a fish pesticide. It has been used by WDFW in lake and stream rehabilitations for more than 70 years, and is commonly used by other fish and wildlife management agencies nationwide.

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Northwest Alloy/Alcoa reunion Oct. 5 ADDY – If you or someone you know worked for Northwest Alloy/Alcoa at the Addy Plant, save the date of Saturday, Oct. 5 for the former employees of the plant reunion. The event will be held from 1 p.m. at the Chewelah Golf Course Clubhouse, 2537 Sand Canyon Road in Chewelah. The festivities start with a welcome and tribute honoring those who have passed on, followed by socializing and a no-host bar and refreshments. To aid in planning for food and refreshments,

RSVP to one of the following to get a head count for the facility preparation: Dennis Murray at waittsman@yahoo.com or 509680-8323; Dave Hallenius at camdenhouse@hotmail. com or 509-991-5125 or Holly Hergesheimer at piano24@plix.com (text 509-675-4061). To keep up with the latest details on this event, follow Facebook at Northwest Alloys, Inc. Information about menu and any requests will be posted on NWA Facebook website, or contact one of the people above.

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first thought the blaze may have been intentionally set because it seemed to have broken out in several places. Firefighters then thought it may have been a car backfiring, he said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with the state Department of Natural Resources handling the investigation. Mike Nokes, fire chief for South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue, said he had heard unofficially that DNR didn’t consider the fire suspicious. A DNR dispatch person said the investigator is still conducting an investigation into the fire’s start.

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Firefighters work on cutting a fire line Tuesday, May 7, as they battle a grass fire off Gray Road.

Governor renews Idaho Medal of Achievement executive order Nominations due by Aug. 5 BOISE – Gov. Brad Little issued Executive Order 2019-04 this week, renewing the Idaho Medal of Achievement, Idaho’s highest civilian honor. Governor Little also called on Idahoans to submit nominations for recipients of the Idaho Medal of Achievement by Aug. 5. “The Idaho Medal of Achievement recognizes the most noteworthy citizens among us who have accomplished remarkable feats and demonstrated notable service to the people of our state,” Gov. Little said. Past recipients of the Idaho Medal of Achievement include Governor

Phil Batt, human rights advocate Marilyn Shuler, and astronaut and teacher Barbara Morgan. All medal nominees must be current or deceased Idaho residents who have acted in ways through their lifetime to bring great honor to Idaho. More than one medal may be awarded at one time. The Idaho Medal of Achievement is made from 99.9-percent fine silver donated by the Hecla Mining Company located in Coeur d’Alene. The Idaho Medal of Achievement Commission is chaired by former Idaho Supreme Court Justice Linda Trout and includes six other members: Lt. Governor Janice McGeachin, Barbara Morgan, Skip Oppenheimer, Kirk Sullivan, Sarah Bedke, and Todd Brinkmeyer. The

commission evaluates nominees and submits no more than five names to the Governor for consideration. The Governor decides the final recipients. “The Idaho Medal of Achievement presents the opportunity for all of us as Idahoans to honor those citizens who have made significant contributions to our state,” Justice Trout said. “The commission members look forward to seeing the nominations that come through and making recommendations to Governor Little on potential recipients of this distinguished award.” Nominations can be mailed to the Governor’s Office or submitted through the Governor’s website at gov.idaho.gov/idaho-medal-ofachievement/ by Aug. 5.

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White Pine restoration workshop planned near Priest Lake PRIEST LAKE – Blister rust is a non-native disease that devastated western white pine trees in the Inland Northwest. Pruning the lower branches of young white pine can increase their survival by half. A workshop titled “Pruning to Restore White Pine,” to be held Friday, June 21, at the Inn at Priest Lake, 5310 Dickensheet Road in Coolin, will help foresters, family forest owners, and forestry contractors learn how to combat white pine blister rust through pruning. The program will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The morning will feature presentations on white pine blister rust biology; pruning and thinning for blister rust; economic and biological considerations to pruning white pine; and pruning techniques and equipment. An afternoon field trip will feature pruned and unpruned white pine; and hands-on exercises related to blister rust canker identification, blister rust hazard analysis, and pruning methods (using a variety of tools). The program is eligible for four Society of American Foresters CFE credits, two Idaho pesticide recertification credits and six Idaho Pro-Logger credits.

Smartphone app lets family forest owners to get paid to store carbon OLYMPIA - Small landowners have long recognized the many benefits of their forestland. From wildlife to clean air and water to timber and recreation, the services forests provide are numerous. Now, small forest owners are getting paid for the carbon that their forests sequester from the atmosphere through Forest Carbon Works, according to a press release from DNR’s Small landowner Office. Forest Carbon Works enables small forest owners to access the carbon market by removing obstacles that typically deter small forest owners (less than 5,000 acres) from pursuing forest carbon projects. Forest Carbon Works functions through California’s state-enforced cap-and-trade program, which requires companies that emit carbon to cut their emissions. To meet a part of this requirement, companies can buy offsets from forest owners who have committed to enrich their forests’ biomass through natural growth and sustainable management. Forest Carbon Works operates alongside small landowners to build the projects which generate offsets. In turn, small forest owners are paid for sustainably managing their forests. The Forest Carbon Works process is straightforward. First, landowners apply to determine eligibility. If eligible, they provide free inventory services, in which a forest technician travels to a property to conduct a carbon inventory at no cost to landowners, using a smartphone inventory device and app. Learn more about requirements and benefits at forestcarbonworks.org.

Those wishing to participate should pre-register at the University of Idaho Extension Office in Bonner County by Friday, June 14. A $20 registration fee covers handouts and refreshments. For registration questions, contact the University of Idaho Extension Office in Bonner County at 208-263-8511. Registration forms can also be downloaded at www.uidaho.edu/ extension/forestry. Online registration with a credit card is also available for $22 at www.uidaho.edu/ whitepine.

For program questions, contact Chris Schnepf at 208-446-1680. The program is co-sponsored by University of Idaho Extension, the Idaho Department of Lands, and the U.S. Forest Service.

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feeling of dread washed feeling feeling of of dread dread washed washed over Donnette Smith after over over Donnette Donnette Smith Smith after after she she she felt felt felt her her her chest chest chest jolt. jolt. jolt. “Please, “Please, “Please, God. God. God. Not Not Not here, here, here, not not not now,” she thought. In the now,” now,” she she thought. thought. In In the the middle of her church choir performance, middle middle of of her her church church choir choir performance, performance, her heart started racing uncontrollably. her her heart heart started started racing racing uncontrollably. uncontrollably. High High High off off off the the the ground, ground, ground, she she she fought fought fought off off off feeling feeling feeling faint faint faint while while while perched perched perched in in in the the the middle middle middle of the third row of bleachers. “There’s of of the the third third row row of of bleachers. bleachers. “There’s “There’s no way down,” she thought. “I can’t no no way way down,” down,” she she thought. thought. “I “I can’t can’t ask the whole row to get off because ask ask the the whole whole row row to to get get off off because because there there there are are are thousands thousands thousands of of of people people people out out out there there there listening.” listening.” listening.” Maintaining Maintaining Maintaining her her her wits, wits, wits, she she she signaled for stagehand to grab ladder signaled signaled for for aaa stagehand stagehand to to grab grab aaa ladder ladder so she could crawl off the back as the so so she she could could crawl crawl off off the the back back as as the the lights dimmed. Once on solid ground, lights lights dimmed. dimmed. Once Once on on solid solid ground, ground, her her her family family family rushed rushed rushed her her her to to to the the the hospital. hospital. hospital. This was just one of many rapid This This was was just just one one of of many many rapid rapid heartbeat episodes Smith has heartbeat heartbeat episodes episodes Smith Smith has has experienced. She has lesser-known, experienced. experienced. She She has has aaa lesser-known, lesser-known, but but but common, common, common, heart heart heart disorder disorder disorder called called called

paroxysmal paroxysmal paroxysmal supraventricular supraventricular supraventricular tachycardia tachycardia tachycardia (PSVT). Nearly two million Americans (PSVT). (PSVT). Nearly Nearly two two million million Americans Americans live with this alarming arrhythmia that live live with with this this alarming alarming arrhythmia arrhythmia that that can can can spike spike spike heart heart heart rate rate rate unexpectantly unexpectantly unexpectantly and and and suddenly from normal 60-80 beats suddenly suddenly from from aaa normal normal 60-80 60-80 beats beats per minute (bpm) to more than 250. In per per minute minute (bpm) (bpm) to to more more than than 250. 250. In In addition to the trademark rapid pulse addition addition to to the the trademark trademark rapid rapid pulse pulse that that that can can can last last last from from from minutes minutes minutes to to to hours, hours, hours, symptoms may include dizziness, symptoms symptoms may may include include dizziness, dizziness, fainting, sweating, chest pain or fainting, fainting, sweating, sweating, chest chest pain pain or or pressure, pressure, pressure, or or or being being being out out out of of of breath. breath. breath. “For “For “For aaa time, time, time, it itit truly truly truly dominated dominated dominated my my my life,” life,” life,” Smith Smith Smith said. said. said. “I “I “I lived lived lived in in in constant fear that would faint from constant constant fear fear that that III would would faint faint from from having an episode while driving my having having an an episode episode while while driving driving my my grandchildren. put off travel and grandchildren. grandchildren. III put put off off travel travel and and stayed stayed stayed close close close to to to home. home. home. III didn’t didn’t didn’t want want want to to to be be be in in in aaa strange strange strange city city city and and and go go go to to to aaa new new new hospital and explain my condition. hospital hospital and and explain explain my my condition. condition. Some episodes would happen at 22 Some Some episodes episodes would would happen happen at at 2 a.m. and my husband, my rock, would a.m. a.m. and and my my husband, husband, my my rock, rock, would would drive drive drive me me me to to to the the the hospital. hospital. hospital. Of Of Of course, course, course, that that that throws throws throws off off off both both both our our our next next next days, days, days,

leaving leaving leaving us us us walking walking walking around around around like like like sleepsleepsleepdeprived zombies.” deprived deprived zombies.” zombies.” The suddenness of PSVT makes itit The The suddenness suddenness of of PSVT PSVT makes makes it difficult difficult difficult to to to diagnose. diagnose. diagnose. Doctors Doctors Doctors need need need to to to “catch” “catch” “catch” an an an episode, episode, episode, or or or see see see the the the unusual unusual unusual heartbeat, on an electrocardiogram (ECG heartbeat, heartbeat, on on an an electrocardiogram electrocardiogram (ECG (ECG or EKG) or Holter monitor before they or or EKG) EKG) or or Holter Holter monitor monitor before before they they can can can make make make aaa definitive definitive definitive diagnosis. diagnosis. diagnosis. With With With PSVT PSVT PSVT episodes episodes episodes being being being sporadic, sporadic, sporadic, occurring occurring occurring randomly and sometimes mere minutes randomly randomly and and sometimes sometimes mere mere minutes minutes in length, this can be hard. On average, in in length, length, this this can can be be hard. hard. On On average, average, diagnosis diagnosis diagnosis can can can take take take three three three years years years or or or longer longer longer and may be fraught with misdiagnoses. and and may may be be fraught fraught with with misdiagnoses. misdiagnoses. For Smith, itit was was nearly 10 years For For Smith, Smith, it was nearly nearly 10 10 years years before she had answers. PSVT’s before before she she had had answers. answers. PSVT’s PSVT’s symptoms symptoms symptoms may may may masquerade masquerade masquerade as as as anxiety anxiety anxiety or or or panic panic panic attacks. attacks. attacks. Smith Smith Smith was was was first first first prescribed prescribed prescribed an anti-anxiety medication. While an an anti-anxiety anti-anxiety medication. medication. While While seeking out diagnosis, patients like seeking seeking out out aaa diagnosis, diagnosis, patients patients like like her are often left thinking itit may may be all her her are are often often left left thinking thinking it may be be all all in their heads and wondering ifif they’re they’re in in their their heads heads and and wondering wondering if they’re going going going crazy. crazy. crazy. They They They understandably understandably understandably struggle struggle struggle with with with how how how to to to convey convey convey this this this

seemingly invisible illness to friends, seemingly invisible invisible illness illness to to friends, friends, seemingly family, coworkers and their doctors. family, coworkers coworkers and and their their doctors. doctors. family, “The uncertainty of living with PSVT “The uncertainty uncertainty of of living living with with PSVT PSVT “The is equally challenging, ifif not not more so, is equally equally challenging, challenging, if not more more so, so, is than the physical symptoms,” said Dr. than the the physical physical symptoms,” symptoms,” said said Dr. Dr. than Kathryn Wood, associate professor Kathryn Wood, Wood, associate associate professor professor Kathryn at Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of at Nell Nell Hodgson Hodgson Woodruff Woodruff School School of of at Nursing Emory University, who has Nursing Emory Emory University, University, who who has has Nursing published research on the emotional toll published research research on on the the emotional emotional toll toll published of PSVT, on women in particular, in the of PSVT, PSVT, on on women women in in particular, particular, in in the the of “European Journal of Cardiovascular “European Journal Journal of of Cardiovascular Cardiovascular “European Nursing.” “It looms over you, affecting Nursing.” “It “It looms looms over over you, you, affecting affecting Nursing.” self-esteem and causing you to avoid self-esteem and and causing causing you you to to avoid avoid self-esteem daily activities such as driving, work daily activities activities such such as as driving, driving, work work daily and time with family and friends.” and time time with with family family and and friends.” friends.” and Thanks to lessons from her own Thanks to to lessons lessons from from her her own own Thanks journey, Smith has devoted her life to journey, Smith Smith has has devoted devoted her her life life to to journey, empowering those living with PSVT, and empowering those those living living with with PSVT, PSVT, and and empowering those living with other heart conditions, to those living living with with other other heart heart conditions, conditions, to to those live fully and unafraid. 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CLASSES IN FULL SWING The classes at Cedar Mountain Wellness are in full swing now and there are some exciting ones coming up! There is still space available for the Planning Your Culinary Garden class on Saturday May 18 from 9 am to 12.

Other upcoming classes are: Medicine Cabinet Makeover, June 22, 9-12 For the Love of Lavender, July 20, 9-12 Plant Spirit Medicine, August 17, 10-12 Mystical Magical Medicine Show, FREE EVENT, September 28 10 am -12 The Fine Art of Artisan Bread Baking, October 5, 9-12 To register for any or all of these classes, please contact Lois Robertson at 509-671-0515

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b r i e f ly Free Newport High School concerts coming up NEWPORT – End of the school year concerts are lined for the Newport High School (NHS) Symphonic and Jazz bands. There will be a Finale Band Concert Monday, May 20, 6 p.m. at the Newport City Park (or the NHS Grizzly Den if it rains). The event is free to the public. People are responsible for bringing their own seating. A NHS Choral Showcase of the Grizzly Choir is Thursday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Newport Roxy Theater. The event is free and the Roxy concession stand will be open.

Quilts of Valor celebration May 18 NEWPORT – The Welcome Home Veterans Quilts of Valor group will be awarding quilts to ten local veterans on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, starting at 1 p.m. at the Hospitality House in Newport. The public is invited to attend and honor veterans for their service. Refreshments will be served. The Welcome Home Veterans Quilts of Valor group meets regularly on the first Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the third Friday of the month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hospitality House in Newport. Anyone is welcome who would like to help make quilts for veterans. No sewing experience or machine necessary. There are experienced sewers who are happy to assist newcomers. For more information, contact Darlene Mossman at darlene@ welcomehomeveteransqov.org.

STEAM at Blanchard Library this Saturday BLANCHARD – Family Open STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) will be at the Blanchard Library Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. There will be Ozo Bots and Snap Circuits for ages 8 and up and Legos for those under 8. Registration is requested. For more information, call 208-4482207 or email library@ westbonnerlibrary.org. The Blanchard Library is located at 412 Railroad Ave.

Preparedness and Sustainability Festival this Saturday BLANCHARD – The Preparedness and Sustainability Festival is Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blanchard Community Center. Come show, teach, demo, sell or swap any legal new or used items. Learn how to install safety ties through firearm receivers, watch solar demos, and learn about communications, first aid, gardening, gun safety and more. Indoor 10x10 spaces are available to rent for $20 or outdoor is $5 for tailgate spaces. Click the calendar listing at www. inwPrepFest.com to reserve space.

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They played, they saw, they took second place From April 11-14, 33 students from the Newport High School (NHS) Symphonic and Jazz bands went to the Seattle Heritage Festival. The NHS Symphonic band took second place in their bracket. Music groups from all over the western U.S. and Canada participated in the show. Students also had the opportunity to participate in cultural opportunities, like the Woodland Park Zoo, the Museum of Flight, and the Seattle Underground Tour.

Easley wins Inspector of the Year award PRIEST RIVER – Robbie Easley was presented the Idaho 2018 Outstanding Tree Farm Inspector of the Year award on March 25 at the annual Family Forest Landowners and Managers Conference. The award was given for his participation in and contributions to the Idaho Tree Farm Program (ITFP) over the years. The conference is held in Moscow, Idaho each year. Easley is a forester for the Idaho Department of Lands and is currently working out

of the Deary, Idaho office. A 2007 graduate of Priest River Lamanna High School, Easley graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelors of Science in Forestry. He is currently living in the Moscow area with his wife, Kelly. His supervisor, Robert Barkley, Private Forestry Specialist – Deary, who thanked Easley on behalf of the ITFP for his contributions as a tree farm inspector, nominated Easley. Easley received a plaque and an embroidered cruiser’s vest.

Newport High School Class of 1979 40th Reunion NEWPORT – The Newport High School (NHS) class of 1979 will celebrate their 40th reunion starting July 26, Friday, 7 – 10 p.m. at Kelly’s Bar & Grill, 324 W 4th Street. On Saturday, July 27, 1 p.m., at Newport High School, the festivities continue with the debut of the new alumni area. There will be an NHS Alumni

Association dedication of the new area in the high school along with a new display by the Pend Oreille County Historical Society. Afterwards, alumni are invited to the Rusho cabin at Diamond Lake, 3-5 p.m. Bring own food and refreshments. Dinner will be 7-9 p.m. at the Riverbank Family Restaurant and Fay’s

Lounge, located at 402 N. Idaho Ave. in Oldtown. Interested parties are asked to RSVP for the Riverbank dinner before July 15. To RSVP or for more information, call Sue Owen Mauro or Steve Ellersick at 509-995-9389 or 206-819-1145, or email suern98@yahoo.com or sde22ssw@frontier.com.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, May 15

7:30 p.m. - Newport

Friday, May 17

AA Meeting: 7 a.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 First St., Newport

Books Out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library

Rotary Club: 8 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library

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

Dance Classes: 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Thursday, May 16 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10:30 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport

Saturday, May 18 Free Breakfast: 8-10 a.m. - Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport VFW Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. 112 Larch St., Priest River Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Oath Keepers Constitutional Study Group: 6:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Sunday, May 19 Newport Youth: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School

Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center

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

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

Monday, May 20

Quilters Meet: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center

Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Blanchard Book Talk: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church Newport Masonic Lodge:

Tuesday, May 21 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Families For Kids and DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Session: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God

Church

Soroptimist International of Newport Social Meeting: 12-1 p.m. - Pine Ridge Community

Priest River Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting: 5:30 p.m. - Rotating Restaurants

Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pine Ridge Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Where to Worship PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Youth ~6:30 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.

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 10 a.m. for all ages Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.org

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Pastor Becky Anderson 509-447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

LIFELINE MINISTRIES Full Gospel - Spirit Filled 214 S. Montana Ave., Oldtown 916-671-4460 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Friday Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer 4:30 p.m. Pastor Jim McDonald

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

CATHOLIC MASSES

www.pocoparishes.org Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m. Usk: St. Jude’s 111 River Rd., Sat. 4:00 p.m. Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows 1981 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.

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

REAL LIFE NEWPORT

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

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

301 W. Spruce St, Newport Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen (864) 378-7056 Bible preaching, God honoring music

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Through His potency everything that hath, from time immemorial, been veiled and hidden, is now revealed.” Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Saturdays, 10:00a.m. Diamond Lake 326002 Highway 2 diamondlakeadventist.org Edgemere - 5161 Vay Rd 11:00a.m. edgemereadventist.org Newport - 777 Lilac Ln 10:40a.m. newportsda.com

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

180 Osprey Lane Priest River 208-448-2724 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Elder Led

LACLEDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Hwy 2 Laclede, ID 25 N Riley Creek Rd Pastor Josh Jones Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Gospel Jam 4th Sat 5:00 p.m. 208-254-4727 cell

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usick got dressed up to celebrate cafeteria staff for School Lunch Hero Day, celebrated the first Friday in May across the country. Since Cusick has a four day school week and don’t have school Friday, they celebrated early.

All photos courtesy of Chris Evers

Students joke around with Safety Officer Botzheim.

These fifth graders put on their super hero masks.

Cusick’s new school safety officer, former Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim with Ryeson Charette-Bluff and Zachary Elsasser.

Ruger, the school’s therapeutic dog, was also included in the fun.

Support Our Future Loggers

Trevor Favaro 208-290-4547 The stars of the show, the lunch ladies, Joyce Montgomery, Bernice Smith and Tracy Abercrombie, Kitchen Supervisor.

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ownership that may be impacted by the proposal. “A review of the checklist indicates that no level of analysis of any impacts was provided,” Eichstaedt wrote. “In fact, a majority of the checklist questions were answered by stating, ‘This application is for a non-project action. Environmental elements for specific projects on specific properties will be identified at the time of land use application.’” This was the case for all or a great portion of the sections of the checklist addressing earth, air, water, groundwater, plants, animals, energy and natural resources, environmental health, noise, land and shoreline use, housing, aesthetics, light and glare, recreation, historic properties, transportation, public services, and utilities, he said. The remaining portions of the checklist either generically refer to existing zoning code and development regulations, and fail to provide any discussion of any impacts, or provide a cursory description of

impacts without any specific discussion of each properties current condition and the changed condition that will likely occur as a result of the comprehensive plan amendments, Eichstaedt wrote. Pend Oreille County

has set a public hearing for all four comp plan amendments for Wednesday, May 22, at Newport High School, from 6-9 p.m. The commissioners say they will deliberate and make a decision at a regular board meeting.

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Would you like to share your poetry with The Miner Newspapers? Email typed poems to minernews@povn.com no later than 5 p.m. on Fridays for possible inclusion in the following week’s newspaper.

A New Day Want the sun up, Clear and warm. Feel the heat of the day. Breeze brush across my face, A new day, a fresh day. Rays of sunshine All across the way. Bring it to me, Share your truth Share your newness. Bring the sunshine Bring the sun, bring the light Bring it to me All across the way.

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OLDTOWN – Anna Mae Burns, who served on the Oldtown City Council for 27 years, passed away May 9, after a long battle with cancer. She was 70 years old. “We played together as kids,” Oldtown Mayor Lonnie Orr said during their council meeting Monday night. “She really was dedicated to the community.” Orr said he always appreciated her honesty. “I really relied on her opinion at these meetings,” he said. “I wanted an honest answer and I got it.” The council held a moment of silence in her honor. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 22, at 11 a.m., at the Priest River Event Center. Oldtown City

Hall will be closed that day in honor of Burns. Burns was born Dec. 20, 1948, in Newport, Wash., to Fred and Edna Pulford. She graduated from Newport High School in 1967, and went on to receive her associate degree from Spokane Community College. She married Tom Burns Nov. 30, 1968, and they had two children, son Thomas “Tommy” Gordon Burns and daughter Traci LeAnne (Burns) Olson. The family said Burns will be remembered for her cooking, baking and canning expertise. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, painting and photography. She took care of many elders in the Newport/Oldtown/Priest River area. She worked as a cook, hairdresser and caregiver. She was an active Eagle and Grange member. See Burns’ obituary on page 8B.

down rive r eve nts Wednesday, May 15 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Commissioner Kiss Office Hours: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Library Weight Watchers: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

Thursday, May 16 Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library North Pend Oreille Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Ione Train Depot

Friday, May 17 Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library

Wednesday, May 22 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library

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Weight Watchers: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church

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Poker Run

Saturday May 18th 1st Prize $500 • Registration 9-11am Ken’s Grill & Bar • Ione, WA olie@potc.net Funds raised given to local families fighting cancer

Concert at Cutter Coffee House Sunday May 19th • 2 - 5 pm

“Come and go” as you please • $5 at the door (Proceeds to benefit The Cutter Roof Fund)

Donivan Johnson at the Baby Grand and a variety of local talents

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Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

Sunday, May 19 American Legion Post 144: 3 p.m. - American Legion in Metaline Falls

Monday, May 20 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Selkirk School Board: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room

Tuesday, May 21 Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library Book Discussion Group: 4-5 p.m. - Ione Library North Pend Oreille Valley Lions: 7 p.m. - Lions Train Depot in Ione

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Matt Gillis of Welch Comer Engineers points out some concept designs for the Downtown Revitalization Project in Priest River, scheduled to break ground Wednesday, May 15.

It’s time: City breaks ground on downtown project By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

Ranch Club Ladies Golf League Needs You Experienced golfer or a new golfer, all ladies welcome. Subs also needed.

League starts in May 22nd

Tee Off: Wed 5:00pm

$20.00/person league fees, green fees $15.00/week, cart $10.00/week.

Any questions call Suzie 208-290-7945.

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Special deadline Tuesdays noon. BEGINNERS BASKET By Olivia. Saturday May 18, 9:00- 2:00 p.m. Bring sack lunch. 900 West 4th, Newport. www.creatarts. org (16p) ZOMBIE TREE HUNTER Wanted: your trees- dead, down. Newport area. Call Larry (509) 671-3283.(16p) YARD SALE May 17- 19, 8:00- 5:00. In Furport, on Leclerc, watch for signs. 3 way chipper, leaf blower, mounted snowtires, fishing, gardening, sports cards, table and chairs, futon, Little Tykes toys, clothing and more. (16p) BIG SALE ON THE DECK Friday through Sunday, 9:00- 4:00. No earlies please. 3333 Northshore Diamond Lake Road.(16p) 3 FAMILY SALE May 18, 19, 25 and 26, 8:00- 3:00. 2142 Baker Lake Road, Newport. Vintage, toys, farm items, baby items, houshold, lots more.(16p) “BACK TO THE 2015 FUTURE. BEFORE EVERS’ POOR BUSINESS JUDGEMENT WAS APPOINTED CUSICK MAYOR” Paid by Duane Schofield. (16p) SPRING FLING! 25 plus vendors. 208 South Washington, Newport. May 18th 9:00- 5:00. (16p) PEND OREILLE DEMOCRATS Meeting. May 20 at 2:00 p.m., Ione Community Center, 236 Blackwell, Ione. Paid by Bob Schutte. (16p)

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PRIEST RIVER – It’s finally here: The City of Priest River broke ground on the downtown revitalization project Wednesday, May 15. In preparation for the project, the city, along with project engineer Welch Comer Engineers of Coeur d’Alene, invited downtown business owners to city hall to discuss project phases and how it would affect parking. The audience was small, but seemed supportive of the project. “Really, parking is my only concern, but I think it’s a great idea,” Wendy Malnar, owner of AJ’s Café in downtown Priest River said. Located on High Street, AJ’s Café’s customers will have to

park in the Priest River City Hall parking lot for a day or two while the project is underway. The goal is to finish the first phase of the project, which is widening the streets along High Street and making downtown more pedestrian friendly, by Timber Days in July. Access to downtown businesses will be maintained, with one block closed at a time for the project. Utility lines on High Street will not go underground until after the Timber Days celebration to accommodate the parade, car show and other activities. Some of the other improvements include updated lighting, colorful foliage and expansion of the sidewalks. Council members approved a construction

contract of $1,157,462 with Earthworks Northwest in April of 2019. “We do want to make this as smooth as possible, but there are going to be the usual aches and pains that go along with new construction,” Matt Gillis of Welch Comer told the audience. The total project funding is $1,965,457, though after engineering, design and construction phase services, available construction funding is $1,622,057. Frontier received $198,000 in project funding for underground relocation of the utility lines on High Street, as well as $40,000 for grant administration. “It’s exciting,” Katie Crill, Director of West Bonner Libraries, said. She added, with a smile, “Our parking is in the

back, so we’ll be okay.” The city was awarded a block grant in 2017 from the Department of Commerce for $500,000. This year the city received $1 million through the Local Strategic Initiatives program, administered by the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council. The Priest River Urban Renewal Agency is contributing $230,220 for the project, and the city received a Local Highway Rural Investment Program grant of $87,200. The city funded $148,037, most of which has been paid out already in engineering and design fees. With the total approved bid of $1,157,462 with Earthworks, the city is left with $226,595 in contingency.

Construction continues in Oldtown By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

OLDTOWN – The former Oldtown Hardware building is now a shell of itself, with windows missing and asbestos removed. The building will soon become an AutoZone Auto Parts store, the newest chain store to come to

Oldtown. Planner Bryan Quayle gave the Oldtown City Council a construction update at Monday night’s meeting. He said the Oldtown Hardware building will be remodeled, not demolished. Asbestos was found in the floor tiles of both the main floor and basement,

as well as in the roof. It has all been removed, as evidenced by the missing windows, Quayle said. Shopko is expected to be closed in June. Quayle said Shopko is marketing the building for sale or lease, but the corporation hopes to lease their buildings. Quayle said there has been a handful

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of inquiries, but he doesn’t know from what entities. Road construction continues at the site of the future Super 1 grocery store, located just east of Shopko. Road work is wrapping up on Highway 2, although some striping needs to be redone. The road narrows quickly when heading west toward Oldtown. A city street is also being constructed for access to the property. The actual construction of Super 1 is expected to start going vertical in July. Quayle said he expects inquiries into the Shopko building to increase once Super 1 starts going vertical. Nomad Coffee, which operates a drive through stand on the west end of Newport, is submitted plans for a storefront in Oldtown.

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b r i e f ly Panther golf hits the green DEER PARK – The Cusick High School golf team competed at subdistricts in Deer Park, Monday, May 6, with Colton Seymour advancing to district competition at Meadow Wood Golf Course Monday, May 13. Those results were not provided before this week’s deadline. At sub-districts, Seymour shot an 89, Kyden Nomee got 115 and Madalyn Whitford shot 136. Depending on how Seymour did at districts, he could go to regionals at Kalispel Country Club in Spokane Thursday, May 16. That game starts around 11:45 a.m.

Ranch Club Ladies Golf League needs you PRIEST RIVER – Whether you are an experienced golfer or a new golfer, all ladies are welcome to join the Ranch Club Ladies Golf League. Subs are also needed. The league starts Wednesday, May 22 with tee off at 5 p.m. Cost is $20 per person for league fees, green fees are $15 per week, and cart cost is $10 per week. For more information, call Suzie at 208-2907945.

Panthers on to Regionals COLFAX – The Cusick High School track and field team competed at the district championships in Colfax Tuesday, May 7. Results from that event were not provided before deadline. The Panthers will go on to regional championships at Central Valley High School Friday, May 17, 4 p.m. and Saturday, May 18 at 1:45 p.m. If Cusick does well at Regionals, athletes will advance to the Washington State Track and Field Championships May 2325 at Eastern Washington University in Cheney.

Priest River at state for golf PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Lamanna High School golf team competed at the state tournament at Canyon Springs Golf Course Monday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 14 after deadline. Earlier last week, the Spartans hosted a golf tournament at the Ranch Club in Priest River. Results from that event were not provided before deadline.

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Boys’ tennis takes league championship Newport sends seven on to regionals By Don Gronning Of The Miner

MEAD – The Newport High School (NHS) tennis program is sending seven players on to regionals after their play at the district tournament last Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. The boys’ team won the Northeast A League championship. The NHS tennis program is in its third year and this is the first time players have qualified for regionals. “I am absolutely thrilled to let you know that seven of our 12 tennis players will be competing in the regional tournament,” NHS tennis coach Brandon McDaniel says. “All but one of our athletes made it to the second day of the tournament, where they had to win two matches to make it to regionals.” McDaniel says the players who didn’t advance still performed well. “Audrey Whittle lost out on round two, but played great for a young freshman against some seasoned tennis players,” McDaniel says. Evelyn Jurgens lost out on day two in her fourth match of the tournament. Angus Hick-Frazier was one win away from moving on to the regional tournament when he lost and so were Brenna Ells and Maddy Baldwin who split sets against Riverside before falling in the third set. On the girls’ team, the No. 1 girls’ doubles team of Lydia Jurgens and Cydni Lewis won third at districts and will advance. They cruised through their first two matches against Colville and Lakeside with straight set wins. They then played Free-

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Angus Hicks-Frazier makes a shot during the district tournament at Mead Friday, May 10. Hicks-Frazier won this match 6-2, 6-3 against a Deer Park player. Hicks-Frazier came one match short of qualifying for regionals.

man, winning the first set 6-4, losing the next set 6-3 and losing the tiebreaker 9-7. That put them into another match with Lakeside, which they won in two sets. They played Riverside for the No. 3 seed to regionals, getting a 6-3, 6-1 win. On the boys’ team, No. 1 boys’ singles player Cameron Whittle won took third at district and will advance. And the No. 1 boys doubles team of Josh Carlson and Johnny Goodman also won third and the No. 2 boys doubles team of Tug Smith and Danny Bradbury won fourth and will also advance. Whittle got a bye in his first match, won his second match against a Riverside player in two sets, and then lost in three

sets to the same Riverside player. That put him in a match for third against a Lakeside player. Whittle won 6-2, 6-3. Carlson and Goodman also got a bye in their first match, and then beat a Riverside team twice in two sets, setting up a match with Bradbury and Smith. Bradbury and Smith won their first two matches in two sets, against Riverside and Deer Park opponents. They lost in two sets to Freeman, which earned them a match against a Lakeside team, that they won in two sets 6-2, 6-4. That set up an all Newport match for third and fourth between Bradbury/ Smith and Goodman/Carlson. Goodman/Carlson won the first set

6-3, Bradbury/ Smith won the second set 6-2. Goodman/Carlson win the third set to take third, leaving Bradbury/Smith in fourth, with both teams advancing. McDaniel is proud of his team. “To say I am proud of this program and these kids would be such an understatement,” he says. “From not sending a single athlete onto the regional tournament last year to sending over half of our kids tells a lot about the winning culture that is being created at Newport High School and the foundation that Geoff and Jocelyn Pearson left before I took over.” Regionals will take place this Friday and Saturday at Hart Field on the South Hill in Spokane.

On to state!

Lady Spartans head to state tournament By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River softball team is headed to the state tournament this weekend, after beating Kellogg twice in the 3A District Tournament last weekend. “I couldn’t be prouder of this group for setting a goal at the beginning of the season and seeing it through,” coach Rob DeMent said. The Spartans played Kellogg Tuesday, May 7, winning 14-5. “We got the week started how we wanted, getting after Kellogg,” DeMent said. “We played a little tight at the beginning of the game, but finally got the bats going and put them away.”

Priest River led 2-0 heading into the top of the second inning. Kellogg scored two runs to tie it up, but Priest River pulled ahead with one run in the bottom of the second and three runs in the third. Neither team scored in the fourth inning, but Kellogg came within one run with three scored in the fifth. Priest River came alive in the fifth with six runs of their own. They added two more in the bottom of the sixth to finished off the Wildcats. Natalie Randolph pitched for Priest River and Jasmine Martin was behind the plate. Tawny Nichols hit four hits for Priest River, including two doubles and a triple. She scored twice and drove in three runs.

Martin hit two doubles, and Samantah Kendle and Lianna Kren each hit a double. Timberlake hosted Priest River Thursday in the district championship game. “Timberlake played lights out against us. Every time we got something going, they just made the plays to get out of trouble,” coach DeMent said. “We didn’t play bad, we just got beat by a great team.” The game ended after four and a half innings, with Timberlake up 12-2. They scored four runs in the first and three in the second before Priest River crossed home plate once in the third. Timberlake’s five runs in the third ended the game at five innings on the mercy rule.

On to state!

Spartans get dramatic extra inning win By Don Gronning Of The Miner

SPIRIT LAKE – The Spartans battled back from a 17-4 loss to Bonners Ferry Tuesday, May 7, to get a 12-10 extra inning win over the same team Friday, May 10, to earn a berth at the state tournament. “What a wild game,” Priest River coach Mark Schultz says of the Friday game with Bonners Ferry. The Spartans went from being one pitch away from winning a 10-0 game, to staving off a Bonners Ferry rally with a game saving double play, to getting the extra winning win. Priest River came out hitting, scoring five runs in the opening inning, adding three more in the

second and another in the third, all the while holding the Badgers scoreless. “Jantzen Lucas pitched a solid five innings, striking out 12,” Schultz says. The Spartans didn’t score in the fifth, but added another in the top of the sixth to go up 10-0. Then Bonners rallied big time, scoring seven runs in the bottom of the sixth and three more in the seventh. Bonners had the winning run on third base in the seventh inning, with no outs, when a fly ball was hit to Priest River’s Lathe Moran, who caught it, threw to Coby Rogers, who relayed the ball to catcher Brendan Reeves for a double play. A pop fly ended the inning.

Tawny Nichols pitched for Priest River until the third inning when Randolph came in. Martin caught. Priest River hosted Kellogg in a loser-out game Friday, with the winner advancing the state. The Spartans won 14-4. “Friday was a lot like the first game. I think we came out a little tight and nervous,” DeMent said. “Once we turned the lineup over, we got it rolling and ran away from them.”

Kellogg led 3-0 heading into the bottom of the second inning when Priest River scored eight runs. They added five in the fourth and one in the fifth to end the game. Randolph pitched and Martin caught. Randolph hit a double and a homerun for Priest River. Kren hit a triple, and Martin and Kendle each hit a double. Martin was three for four with three RBIs. See priest River, 3B

s p o rt s c a l e n da r Thursday, May 16 Cusick Golf at Kalispel Country Club: 1:30 p.m. Spokane

Friday, May 17 Priest River Softball at State vs. South Fremont: 11 a.m. – Ramsey Park, Coeur d’Alene

ship: 4 p.m. - Central Valley High School Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School Selkirk Track and Field at Regional Qualifyer: 4 p.m. - Central Valley High School, Spokane

Monday, May 20

Selkirk Softball at Regionals: 4 p.m. - Franklin Park, Spokane

Cusick Golf at State: Tumwater Valley

‘What a wild game.’

Priest River Track and Field at Middleton: TBA - Middleton

Cusick Golf at State: Tumwater Valley

Mark Schultz,

Cusick Track and Field at Regional Championship: 4 p.m. - Central Valley High School

Priest River Lamanna High School coach

That gave the Spartans some momentum, Schultz says. In the top of the eighth, Logan Shockey got on base on an error, Rogers singled, Lucas reached base on an error and Shockey and Rogers scored what would turn out to be the winning runs. Schultz says Spartan defense came through in the bottom of the inning. “In the bottom of the eighth, Everett Hannah really pitched a See Spartans, 2B

Saturday, May 18 Priest River Track and Field at Middleton: TBA - Middleton Cusick Track and Field at Regional Champion-

Tuesday, May 21 Newport Golf at State: Noon - Tumwater Valley Golf Course

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Rangers run on to regionals By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

COLFAX – The Selkirk High School track and field Rangers are moving on to regionals after qualifying at the district meet in Colfax Tuesday, May 7. Justin Krabbenhoft lead the Rangers with two first place wins, one in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 16.86 seconds and in the high jump, reaching six-feet. He took second place in the long jump at 20-feet, 4.5 inches. Abbie Pettis placed fifth in the girls’ varsity 400-meter with a time of 1:09.02. Kayle Emerson took 12th in the long jump at 12-feet, 11-inches. The girls finished fifth in the 4x100 relay and fourth in the 4x200 relay. Team members for those races were Makayla Foy, Osheana Fristad, Abbie Pettis, Sydnee Pettis, Kat Anderson and Mailei Jungblom. Rennie Pelkie won third in the 800-meter race with a time of 2:21.76. He went on to take fourth in the 1600-meter with a time of 5:06. Wyatt George placed fifth in the boys’ shot put, throwing 34-feet, 2.5-inches. Steven Issakides won second place in the javelin with a distance of 136feet, five-inches. He took third in the 400-meter race with a time of 56.31, but will not compete in that event at regionals, according to Selkirk High School track and field coach Susan Vermeulen. He went on to place third in the 300-meter hurdles at 48.04. Dakota Massey was seventh in the discus at 89-feet, 5.5-inches and ninth in the javelin with 113-feet, eight-inches. John Hays came in sixth

‘Everyone should be congratulated on a successful and very competitive season.’ Susan Vermeulen,

SHS Track and Field Coach

in the javelin, throwing 124-feet, 11-inches. He was eighth in discus with 88-feet, 5.5-inches. Hunter Marshall placed 11th in the triple jump at 29-feet, five-inches. Joel Krabbenhoft reached 4-feet, 10-inches in the high jump, finishing eighth. The boys’ 4x100 relay team placed eighth with a time of 52.39. The team consisted of Connor Stark, Massey, Joel Krabbenhoft, Hays, Hunter Marshall and Dylan Hicks. The 4x400 relay team of Justin Krabbenhoft, Steven Issakides, Pelkie, Joel Krabbenhoft and Hays won fourth place at 3:52.50. Regionals will be at Central Valley May 17-18. The top eight in running events and top 12 in field events advance to regionals. From this meet the top five girls and four boys will advance to the state championship next weekend. “Although we are not advancing all of our athletes this year’s group have all worked hard and everyone should be congratulated on a successful and very competitive season,” Vermeulen says. The Rangers will be at Central Valley High School Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, 4 p.m. both days for the regional qualifier.

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strong last two innings for us and our defense played solid,” Schultz says. Shockey ended up with three hits, including a double. Reeves got three hits, Lucas had two, Justin Allbee, Konner Johnson and Cody Rogers all got hits. The game capped an exciting 3A District 1 tournament, which was won by Timberlake, who beat Bonners Ferry for the championship. In Tuesday’s loss to Bonners Ferry, Schultz says things were going well until the fourth inning. The score was 2-2 when Priest River scored two runs in the top of the fourth. “Justin Allbee threw three great innings,” Schultz says. Then things went wrong in the bottom of the inning. “We didn’t throw strikes, make plays,” he says. “It was one of the innings that we couldn’t put out the fire and Bonners capitalized on it.” Capitalized with a 15 run inning, to get the mercy rule win when Priest River didn’t score in the fifth and final inning. Reeves got three hits in the loss, Hannah and C. Rogers two, and Shockey and Lucas a hit apiece. That put Priest River into a loser out game with Kellogg Thursday, May 9. The Spartans got the 12-2 win in five innings. “We came out hitting, defense and pitching, we played a complete game,” Schultz says. Johnson threw a great game, he says, striking out five in five innings. He gave up two runs, including an earned run, and walked two. “Konner took control of the game and never looked back,” Schultz says. Reeves went 2-4 with an RBI, Shockey went 1-2 with an RBI, Johnson went 2-4 with an RBI, Rogers went 2-3, Lucas went 1-3 with an RBI. Priest River now heads to Idaho Falls for a game with Sugar-Salem at Melaleuca field Thursday, May 16. That game starts at 7 p.m., Mountain Time. The Spartans last went to state in 2013.

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Ethan Hardie pitched well in two big playoff games for the Panthers. Here, he throws against Pomeroy Saturday at Northwest Christian. It turned out to be his last high school game. Despite Hardie’s pitching and batting - he hit a home run against Pomeroy – the Panthers lost, ending their season.

Cusick falls to Pomeroy after beating Garfield-Palouse

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

COLBERT – The Cusick Panthers were in two close playoff games last week, beating Garfield-Palouse Tuesday, May 7 and losing to Pomeroy Saturday, May 11. “Both games in the playoffs could have gone either way,” Cusick coach Cory Swennumson says. Against Gar-Pal, Cusick’s Rodney Haynes had a big play in right field late in the ball game that kept Cusick’s 1-0 lead. “Without his catch on a sharply hit ball, GarPal would have taken a 2-1 lead,” Swennumson says. As it was, Cusick got the 3-0 win. Against Pomeroy, Nate Allen drove the ball to nearly the warning track in back-to-back at bats that the Pomeroy left fielder made tremendous plays on.

“If those two balls got over his glove, it very well could have gone our way on Saturday,” Swennumson says. Pomeroy won 5-3. In the Garfield-Palouse game, Ethan Hardie pitched, striking out 14 batters on his way to a complete game shutout. “We got out to an early 1-0 lead in the first and it stayed there until the sixth inning when we were able to tack on two more,” Swennumson says. Hardie also hit a double in that game. The Pomeroy game was another tight game, with Cusick scoring in the first inning. Pomeroy came back with four runs in the bottom of the inning. Three of Pomeroy’s runs were unearned. Cusick continued to battle, chipping away at Pomeroy’s lead. Hardie, who pitched the first five innings, hit a home run in the

sixth inning to bring Cusick to within two, at 5-3. The game ended with a runner on base and the tying run at bat. “Nate Allen was great behind the plate, catching both of Hardie’s gems,” Swennumson says. Hardie was relieved by Trevor Shanholtzer in the sixth inning of the Pomeroy game. Swennumson says he’s proud of the team, which played the entire season with 10 players, including three eighth graders and a freshman. The team finished with a 10-7 overall record, coming up one game short of getting to state. The team’s two seniors, Hardie and Jed Cupp had great seasons for the Panthers and great careers overall, Swennumson says. “I also want to thank Charles Johnson for being a great assistant coach for our ball club,” Swennumson says.

Huang moves on to state golf match

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport High School (NHS) golf team advances onward in competition, with freshman Annie Huang played advancing to the state competition at Tumwater May 21-22. Huang played at districts at Meadow Wood Golf Course in Liberty Lake Monday, May 13. Huang shot a 112. At sub-districts at Deer Park on May 6, she shot a 103. A combined score of 215 got her 11th place seeding for advancing to state. Eighteen girls from the 1A / B schools advanced to state next week at Tumwater. “I am very excited for her,” NHS golf coach David Siemsen says. “She played well this year in our league and I am very

happy for her to advance to state during her freshman year.” Earlier last week, Nick Mackey tied for first place and Huang tied for ninth place at their sub-district golf matches. The girls’ golf team played sub-districts at Deer Park Monday, May 6. Huang and sophomore Ally Biss competed, with Huang making the cut and advancing on to the district competition Monday, May 13 at Meadow Wood Golf Course. Huang shot a 103 and tied for ninth place at sub-districts. Biss missed the cut and scored a 136. The cut was 120. Twentyeight girls advanced to districts and from there, 14 will go on to state. Newport boys played sub-districts at Liberty

Lake on Tuesday, May 7. ‘They all The team took four boys, including Nick Mackey, have really Ben Krogh, Michael Owen, and Gus Newman. improved and Mackey tied for first place shooting a 75. Ben Krogh I have enjoyed came in fourth with a 79, coaching them Michael Owen carded a 116 and Gus Newman so much.’ shot a 153. The cut to advance to districts Dave Siemsen was a 114. Par for this NHS Golf Coach course was 70. Mackey and Krogh advance to all of their efforts and districts at Downriver progress. Golf Course in Spokane “I am really impressed on Tuesday, May 14. with Nick and Ben,” “We now are going Siemsen says. “They put back to stroke scoring in hundreds of extra and not the Stableford practice time. They really scoring method we play their best golf when use only during league the competition is high. matches,” NHS golf I have been so impressed coach Dave Siemsen with the progress of Ansays. nie, Ally, Michael, and Siemsen adds that the Gus. They all have really all of his golfers have improved and I have endone well this year and joyed coaching them so he is impressed with much.”

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Lady Rangers continue on at Regionals By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

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Selkirk’s Ty Taylor hits one against Odessa in a District 7/9 playoff game last Saturday at Northwest Christian. Odessa won 14-3.

Selkirk beats Curlew, falls to Odessa By Don Gronning Of The Miner

COLBERT – The Selkirk Rangers baseball team advanced in the district playoff with a 6-3 win over Colbert Tuesday, May 7, but saw their season end with a 14-3 loss to Odessa Saturday, May 11. Against Curlew, Selkirk scored a pair in the second inning and three in the fifth before Curlew scored three runs in the sixth inning. Selkirk answered with a run in the bottom of that inning. The teams played a scoreless seventh inning. Jay Link pitched for Selkirk, striking out 11 in five innings. Ryan Zimmerman, who had four strikeouts one and 2/3 innings, replaced him. Zimmerman, Link and Ty Taylor hit doubles against Curlew. Logan Link had a two RBI single

and a sacrifice bunt to give him three RBIs to lead Selkirk offense Selkirk coach Jeremy Link says pitcher Jay Link had a no-hitter going before the sixth inning, when three pop flies weren’t caught and two other errors hurt Selkirk, leading to Curlew’s three runs. Against Odessa Saturday, things were tougher, with the Rangers taking a season ending 14-3 defeat. “We surely did not play our best baseball when it counted,” Coach Link says. “Odessa is a solid team with both speed, power and good pitching. I knew going in we would need to lock it down in the field, but that didn’t happen we had seven errors and that really proved to be the difference.” Odessa had a big seven run fourth inning that put them up 12-1. Selkirk came back and scored

a pair in the top of the fifth, but Odessa ended the game in the bottom of the inning when they scored two to win by the mercy rule. Zimmerman started the game, pitching three and a third innings, before he was relieved by Link. He pitched great, with five strikeouts The loss ended Selkirk’s season. They finished with a 10-4 Northeast A League record. The coach is looking forward to next year. He says the team was one game short of the state tournament and only had one senior. “We should be right back in the hunt next season,” Link says. “I’m very proud of the team. We have great leadership and a great bunch of young guys coming up. I’m really looking forward to next season; it’s going to be a really exciting year.”

Grizzlies end track and field season RIVERSIDE – Athletes from the Newport High School track and field team are finished for the year after competing in the NEA District Meet at Riverside High School Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11. Grizzlies cracked the top five placements in numerous events. Keelan Mitcham won third place in the boys’ varsity pole vault, reaching 12-feet, sixinches. Chris Rivard won fourth in the 800-meter at 3:06.83. Johnny Frantz placed sixth in the 200-meter with a time of 24.02. Ayden Walden was sixth in the 400-meter at 56.93. Connor Brown was 10th in the 3200-meter with a time of 12:03.06. In the 110-meter hurdles Jacob Davis finished at 18.87. Aaron Eggleston was fourth in the triple jump at a distance of 39-feet, three-inches. Alika Robinson was sixth in the girls’ varsity 100-meter with a time of 13.78, followed by teammate Jessica HankeyClark in seventh place at 13.87. Their places in the 200-meter reversed a bit,

IONE – The Selkirk High School softball team beat Sunnyside Christian in their second game of the Regional Tournament last week to continue on and play Pomeroy this Friday, at 4 p.m. at Franklin Park in Spokane. If they win that game, they are guaranteed a spot at the state tournament, with seeding dependant on a game later Friday at 6 p.m. The Rangers played Colton, the No. 2 seed out of District 9, on Friday, May 10, losing 10-0 in five innings. Selkirk was the third seed out of District 7. “Ultimately we got beat up,” coach Jack Couch said. Colton started sophomore Josie Shultize as pitcher and Selkirk struggled to hit against her. “We only earned three hits against her, and one base on balls. We didn’t have a lot to work with,” coach Couch said. Colton had four girls with two hits each. “They played well and just got to us,” Couch said. Selkirk moved on to game two of the tournament, and beat Sunnyside Christian 7-2. Couch said in the last three or four years, Selkirk has lost to Sunnyside. “We had some good things happen (this time),” he said. A number of Rangers earned hits. One standout was second baseman Shelby Rood. She had two singles and a triple. “She did a great job at the plate,” Couch said. She drove a deep shot to left center and earned a triple out of it. Jenna Couch pitched until the fifth inning when Aralee Robertson came in. “We did well and earned a win,” coach Couch said. This Friday, Selkirk takes on Pomeroy. If Selkirk wins the loser out game, they go on to play either Inchelium or Garfield-Palouse for third and fourth seeding to the state tournament. Colton and Almira/Coulee-Hartline already have a spot at state, but they play each other at 4 p.m. Friday for first and second seeding. The Selkirk Lady Rangers were the Academic State Champions for 1B schools. “We knew we would compete,” coach Couch said. The Lady Rangers came in second place during the basketball season. All three seniors on this year’s softball team are excellent students, he said. Jenna Couch is Valedictorian and Whitney Dawson is Salutatorian. Mary Huttle, another senior, is also an outstanding student, the coach said.

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Emma Bradbury goes for it in the triple jump at last week’s NEA District Track and Field Meet at Riverside.

with Hankey-Clark winning sixth place at 28.36 and Robinson finishing eighth at 29.42. Robinson went on to win fourth place in the pole vault at eight-feet.

Hannah Lehmkul was ninth in shot put, throwing 29-feet, three-inches. Emma Bradbury nearly cracked the top ten in the triple jump, placing 11th with a distance of 28-feet,

five-inches. The WIAA 1B, 2B, 1A State Championship Meet is Thursday, May 23-Saturday, May 25 at Eastern Washington University in Cheney (TBA).

The Spartans head to Ramsey Park in Coeur d’Alene this Friday, to play South Fremont at 11 a.m. in the first round of the 3A State Tournament. “I don’t really know much about them. It looks like we’re pretty similar in records, run production, and runs given up,” DeMent said. “We’re hoping to go down and compete, and try to get in the mix. We’ve played one of the toughest teams several times this season, so

we know the caliber of teams we’ll see.” Regardless of what happens, the coach is pleased with his team. “Win or lose, I’m proud of this group for getting themselves to state. It hasn’t been done often at our school, and it’s a great accomplishment in itself,” he said. Timberlake is also heading to state from the Intermountain League. They play Snake River also at 11 a.m. Friday in Coeur d’Alene. Gooding plays Fruitland, and Homedale plays Filer.

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TIMBERLAKE – There are 14 Spartan track and field athletes heading to the state championships this week in Middleton after qualifying at district competition last Thursday and Friday in Timberlake. “We had a very successful district track meet for the Spartans,” Priest River Lamanna High School track and field coach Jared Hughes says. “The kids have been working hard the last two months and are peaking at the right time. We had 22

of our 25 kids who competed at districts run, jump or throw personal bests. The coaches are so proud for all the other kids who qualified and the ones who just missed out.” Spartan athletes moving on to state include Cameron Parks, Colby Poe, Robbie Anselmo, Teagun Holycross, Brandon McCracken, Caleb Gleason, Keegan Hegal, Noah Martinez, Arron Reyes, Jordan Phillips, Annika Rantala, Alaina Guevarra, Sharnai Hogan and Cassidy Prudek. Teagun Holycross lead the way again with first place wins in the 100-meter race at 11.34

seconds and the 300-meter hurdles at 41.90 seconds. He won second place in the 200-meter with a time of 23.35. He also had a “great anchor leg” according to Hughes, which helped the Spartans’ 4x400-meter relay team take 11 seconds off their season best to qualify, taking second place with a time of 3:38.48. Colby Poe dominated the throws with wins in the shot put and discus. In the shot put he threw 51-feet, five-inches. He improved his personal record in the discus and was just three feet from the school record,

Hughes says. In the discus he threw 153-feet, nine-inches, garnering him first place and personal record. Caleb Gleason also had great meet, anchoring the qualifying 4x400 medley relay and qualifying for state in the 800-meter, coming in third place at 2:06.35. For the girls, Cassidy Prudek, Alaina Guevarra, Sharnai Hogan and Annika Rantala will advance to the state competition after cracking the top ten in the finals of their activities. The top four individuals and top two relays at the district meet qualified for the state meet. The

boys’ team earned the league runner-up trophy for the fifth time in the last six years, scoring 83 points which was nine more than predicted by seeding. “The girls’ team didn›t score as well as team at districts, but the four girls who qualified for state are solid and should do well,” Hughes says.“We should have a great time at state. If all the kids do as expected, we should bring home several medals from the state meet.” State Track and Field Championships will be Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 at Middleton High School (TBA).

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Well here we are well into spring and time to think about maintenance on our vehicles. Remember we spent a lot to purchase, them so for best

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want to listen to while preparing their vehicle for a road trip. The final results were as follows: Bruce Springsteen 24.0% Keith Urban 16.4% Bruno Mars 16.1% Jimmy Buffett 15.7% Lady Gaga 11.5% Taylor Swift 8.6% Beyonce 7.7% “We want to thank IMR Inc. for asking this question as part of its quarterly consumer auto maintenance study,” said White. “We are always looking for fun ways to help draw attention to National Car Care Month and the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair.” Bill Thompson, president of IMR, commented, “We have a great relationship with the Car Care Council so we are always willing to help them promote National Car Care Month. Based on the number of responses, we know people are very passionate about their music and their cars.” “A simple driveway inspection of your vehicle while listening to your favorite music can help prevent the inconvenience of a roadside breakdown or in the words of another Springsteen song, ‘A Wreck on the Highway,’” said White. “In just 10 minutes, drivers can make sure their car

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(Family Features) Taking time to go on vacation or to just unplug from everyday life can be beneficial, and there’s certainly no lack of options when it comes to choosing an ideal vacation spot. The options for experiencing an amazing vacation are so plentiful, such as exploring a cruise port, eating and drinking your way around a city or simply visiting a new destination, you may find yourself struggling to narrow down the choices. By focusing first on what type of vacation experience you would enjoy most, the details of the location may more easily fall into place. “Often, would-be vacationers get so hung up on figuring out where they want to go, they forget to consider what they’ll do when they get there,” said Matthew Phillips, director of travel for AARP Services, Inc. “It makes sense to keep location in mind when it comes to considerations like climate, but knowing what types of activities, entertainment and sights you hope to experience can help ensure you plan a travel experience of a lifetime.” Once you’ve determined how you’d like to spend your time, you can begin to explore some hot travel destinations, such as these: California: Rent a car and take a road trip down the California coast and experience sunshine, culture and more as you drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco. It may be one single coastline, but California is filled with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean and tourist attractions, such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Hollywood sign. Caribbean: There are few better ways to escape the cold weather than with a Caribbean

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The vivacious tambourine lady, Beverly “Bev” Bowers Abbott, went from her home in Usk, to her heavenly home Feb. 25, 2019. She was 63 years old. Bev was born Feb. 7, 1956, to Claude and Genevieve Bowers in Prosser, Wash., the youngest of five children. After graduation from Rogers High School in Spokane, she refined her care-giving skills in Republic, Wash., Westby, Mont., and Usk, Wash. Her long held dream to become a wife was realized when she married Bill Abbott on Sept. 9, 2005. She proudly became the stepmother to Anna Marie Abbot Cordova, William Abbott Allison and Erin Abbott Brower, and grandma to their children. Bev was a devout Christian raised in a Christian family, for which she was very grateful. She started learning scriptures and how to pray at a young age. These were a tremendous help and comfort to her as she met with trials in her life. Bev showed God’s love to others with her smile and positive outlook on life, caring about all God’s creations, including several animals, and by reaching out to those in need. Bev was a prayer warrior extraordinaire. She always said she was happiest when she was in her prayer closet “with my Jesus.” Bev is lovingly remembered by her brother, Jerome “Jerry” (Ellen) Bowers and sister, Julene “Julie” (Jake) Jacobson, her nephews and nieces, stepchildren and grandchildren, the Abbott family, and many friends and neighbors. A memorial will be held in her honor at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25 at Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport. A

potluck lunch will follow at the Usk Community Center. Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

Anna Mae (Pulford) Burns Oldtown

Lifetime resident Anna Mae (Pulford) Burns passed away peacefully May 9, 2019, after fighting Burns a long battle with cancer. She was 70. Anna was born Dec. 20, 1948, in Newport, Wash., to Fred and Edna Pulford. Anna graduated from Newport High School in 1967. She went on and received her associate degree from Spokane Community College. Anna married Tom Burns Nov. 30, 1968. Out of this marriage they had two children, son Thomas “Tommy” Gordon Burns and daughter Traci LeAnne (Burns) Olson. Anna will be remembered for her cooking, baking and canning expertise. Anna’s hobbies included but were not limited to hunting, fishing, gardening, painting and photography. Anna had a heart of gold as she took care of many elders in the Newport/Oldtown/ Priest River area. She worked as a cook, hairdresser and caregiver. She was an active Eagle and Grange member and served on the Oldtown City Council for almost

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30 years. Anna enjoyed her visits to the Oregon coast, the Redwoods in California, Lake Koocanusa, Priest Lake and the adventures she and her good friend Judy Johnson were involved in during the last few years.

Survivors include her son Tommy; daughter Traci and son-in-law Mike Olson; grandson Ned Florea; brother Jess Morse; sister Bonnie Williams; sisters-in-law Mary and Dorothy Slinger; brother and sister-in-law Joe and Reta Burns and numerous

cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Anna was preceded in death by her husband Tom, parents Fred and Edna Pulford, brother Freddie and her dear friend Lilo Dabelow. A memorial service will be held May 22, at

11 a.m., in Priest River, Idaho, at the Event Center. There will be a potluck luncheon following the memorial. In lieu of flowers, donations towards the Memorial and burial would be appreciated. See obituaries, 11B

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Monday, May 6 THEFT: Gray Rd., report that subjects are going onto DNR land and stealing wood. The land is up behind one of the subject’s houses.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: E. 4th Ave., Metaline Falls, request to speak to a deputy about concerns regarding an aggressive dog. AUTOMOBILE THEFT: W. Walnut St., report of a vehicle stolen. ARREST: Hwy. 31, Cusick, Richard Allen Pichette, 65, of Metaline was arrested for a probation violation. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of possible fraud. THREATENING: W. Railroad Ave., Newport, report of an ex threatening the complainant. FISH AND GAME: Deer Valley Rd., officer contacting a subject. GRASS FIRE: Allen Rd., report of a grass fire in a field. BURGLARY: Hwy. 211, report of a trailer stolen out of a barn. ACCIDENT: Fertile Valley Rd., report of a single vehicle rollover with unknown occupants.

Thursday May 9

THEFT: Deer Valley Lane, Newport, reported theft of four firearms.

ACCIDENT: Fertile Valley Rd., report of car flipped over in the ditch, unknown if occupied.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Graham Rd., Cusick

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: S. Garden Ave., respondent in protection order arrived with protected person.

AGENCY ASSIST: Oldtown, vehicle ran into grocery store; black pickup truck still on scene; subject fled the scene unknown description.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Hope Rd, Newport, report of subjects shooting near border of her property but not on her property.

AGENCY ASSIST: S. Union Ave., request assistance with subject in the office.

ARREST: Hwy. 20, Jeremy E. Mullins, 40, was arrested for violation of a protection order. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: 1st Ave., report of man having a dispute with neighbor across the street. Male is now yelling at his girlfriend; unknown if physical.

Tuesday, May 7 ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. 6th St., dead deer in area bloated and needs removed. FIRE SMOKE ONLY: Hwy. 211, person can see smoke in the area one mile east of Hwy. 211. LOST PROPERTY: Sullivan Lake Rd., Ione, report of missing a handgun, unknown if stolen or lost. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Usk Bridge, Usk, report that male subject jumped off bridge. THREATENING: Rough Rider Lane, Newport, complainant would like to speak to a deputy about family member making threats against their life over social media. FIRE: Gray Rd., multiple fires reported on Gray between Hwy. 2 and Deer Valley. WEAPON OFFENSE: Jorgens Rd., report that someone shooting in the area; she believes they are shooting in an area where there are too many houses. VIOLATION OF ORDER: Hwy. 20, report that two people with a protection order are together on the property. ARREST: Hwy. 20, Steven Lewis Caudell, 67, of Newport was arrested on a warrant. AGENCY ASSIST: Finnila Drive, Newport, attempt to locate male involved in possible assault, violation of order. EXTRA PATROL: E. 5th Ave., Metaline Falls, bar check and extra patrol. DISABLED VEHICLE: Leclerc Rd S., Newport, report of partially blocking disabled blue Chevy Blazer.

Wednesday, May 8 BRUSH FIRE: Gray Rd., report of a brush fire starting up again. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Elizabeth Ave., report of a person sleeping under the neighbor’s tree. PROBATION VIOLATION: W. Kelly Drive, report of a possible probation violation. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. Walnut St., request to have a suspicious person acting strange to be trespassed.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Community Hall Rd.

FIRE: Deer Valley Rd., report of electrical box making noise. BURGLARY: N. 5th Ave., report that neighbors have been inside residence stealing things. AGENCY ASSIST: Enchanted Forest Lane, report of attempt to locate a stolen trailer possibly at this residence. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Lime Lake Rd., report of suspicious female walking around area. ERRATIC DRIVER: Green Rd., report of vehicle swerving all over roadway, almost hit someone. FISH AND GAME: Boat Launch Rd., out with subject fishing. ARREST: Eric L. Benzo, 43, of Newport was arrested for resisting arrest, obstructing a public servant and on a Department of Corrections detainer.

Friday, May 10 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 31, report of subject in a police vest warning people about a subject wandering around. THREATENING: LeClerc Rd. S., person threatened by a possible neighbor about water. TRESPASSING: Boundary Dam Access, report of subject refusing to leave. VIOLATION OF ORDER: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report that subject got card from respondent in order just after court. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle stopped in lane with flashers on. BOAT INSPECTION: Diamond Lake SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 1st St., report of suspicious vehicle with male throwing rocks. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Qlispe River Way, report of dogs locked in vehicle. FISH AND GAME: No Name Lake, officer out with unoccupied vehicle. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Dury Rd., complainant saw male on road running towards a summer residence. FISH & GAME: Fir Lane & Sacheen Terrace, fishing license check. ACCIDENT: N. 7th Ave. & Grinnel St., report that male hit deer while on 4wheeler, blood on face. ARREST: Orrs Corner Rd., Tyler H. Mobley, 19, of was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

Saturday, May 11 THEFT AUTOMOBILE: Hwy. 2, report of Ford expedition 2000 white stolen. ALARM-LAW: Hwy. 2, report of commercial burglary alarm. THEFT: Scotia Rd., Newport, report of bicycle was stolen. DRUGS: Grinnel St., report of found drugs in yard. EXTRA PATROL: S. State Ave., report of extra patrols due to speeders. LITTERING: Riverside Ave., report of someone stacking building materials and junk on property. WEAPON OFFENSE: Alaska Lane S., complaint reporting someone shooting what sounds like a large caliber rifle. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: 2nd Ave., report of ATV and dirt bikes continually speeding on city streets. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Mystic Lake, report of vehicle with altered tabs. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: McKenzie Rd., report of two subjects broke locks and knocked gate over.

without privileges, eluding and obstructing officers while investigating. TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Hwy. 57, Priest River, request for a K9 deployment in the area of Highway 57 & Rue D Annies, Priest River. MISSING PERSON: Lakeview Drive, Blanchard SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Eastside Rd., Priest River, report of a suspicious male. ARREST: Hwy. 41, Oldtown, Cory Shults, 37, of Coolin was arrested for possession of marijuana, methamphetamine, heroin and drug paraphernalia.

Tuesday, May 7 CODE VIOLATION: Merritt St., Priest River, dog License Required. ACCIDENT: Highway 2, Oldtown AGENCY ASSIST: Sherman St., Priest River CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River, a 25-yearold Priest River man was cited and released for possession of marijuana. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Dufort Rd., Priest River

CITIZEN ASSIST: McKenzie Rd., complainant would like to speak to a deputy about previous malicious mischief.

DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Torrens Trl, Spirit Lake

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 31

TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Hwy. 2, Priest River

THEFT: Boat Launch Rd., report of several kids walking up other people’s docks and stealing tackle boxes.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake

THEFT: Hwy. 20, report of cell phone stolen five days ago. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Hwy. 2, report of attempt to locate wanted female.

ACCIDENT: Hwy 2, Priest River, Report of an vehicle vs. deer accident. DISORDERLY CONDUCT: E. Jackson Ave., Priest River, report of a fight in progress.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Fertile Valley Rd., report of older tan truck parked off of road for at least four days.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 57, Priest River

ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Valley View Drive, Catina R. Shue, 44, Newport, was arrested on out of county warrants.

ARREST: N. Treat St., Priest River, Matthew Stephenson, 43, of Priest River was arrested on a warrant.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Mystic Lake, Ethan D. York, 22, was arrested on out of county warrants.

TRESPASSING: Hwy. 2, Priest River

ERRATIC DRIVER: S. Washington Ave., report of gray sedan with black hood and loud pipes at least 70 mph. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of Subaru with lane travel. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2

Sunday, May 12 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report of third party report that residence was broken into. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle partially in lane of traffic. TRAFFIC HAZARD: W. Walnut St., report of semi trucked stopped in lane of travel with no flashers on. ANIMAL CRUELTY: W. 2nd St., report of neighbor’s dog was barking frantically in yard and is now passed out. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Horseshoe Lake Rd., report of several vehicles with windows broken out. THREATENING: W. 7th St., complainant report that ex pulled a gun while picking up child from complainant. AGENCY ASSIST: Hope Rd., report of attempt to contact female possibly involved in an accident in Bonner County. FISH AND GAME: Horseshoe Lake Rd., report of fishing license check. West Bonner County

Monday, May 6 RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 41, Oldtown FOUND PROPERTY: Hwy. 2, Oldtown NON INJURY ACCIDENT: E. 5th St. N., Oldtown DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Hwy. 2, Priest River MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Cabin Ridge Rd., Spirit Lake ARREST: Hwy. 57, Priest River, Curtis Howard Kendle, 36, of Newport was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (Meth), driving

Wednesday, May 8

Thursday, May 9 RECKLESS DRIVING: 3rd St., Oldtown ARREST: Harriet St., Priest River, Nehemiah Michael Chilcote, 34, of Priest River was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear.

Friday, May 10 NON-INJURY ACCIDDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River ANIMAL PROBLEM: Merritt St., Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING: Old Priest River Rd., Oldtown RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES: Old Priest River Rd., Oldtown, report of suspicious vehicle. TRESPASSING: Ockert St., Oldtown JUVENILE PROBLEM: Chipakota Lane, Oldtown NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

Saturday, May 11 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Woven Dreams Rd., Blanchard ACCIDENT, INJURY UNKNOWN: Rogstad Powerline Rd., Blanchard ARREST: 11th St. Priest River, Timothy Keenan, 53, Sandpoint, was arrested on a felony warrant. ARREST: Hwy. 2, Priest River, Peter Douglas, 26, Priest River, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant. DUI, ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: E. Jackson Rd., Priest River MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: E. 5th St. N., Oldtown SHOPLIFTING: E. 5th St. N., Oldtown

Sunday, May 12 THEFT OF PROPERTY: Peninsula Rd., Priest River ACCIDENT, INJURIES: Eastriver Rd. and Fox Creek Rd., Priest River

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2019125 S U P E R I O R C O U R T, S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N , C O U N T Y O F PEND OREILLE No. 19-4-00016-26 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 I N T H E M AT T E R O F T H E E S TAT E OF K A R E N K AY S C H U LT Z , DECEASED The Personal Representative named below has been appointed (509) 447-2433 as Personal Representative of this 421 S. Spokane Ave. estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before Contact us to get your the time the claim would be barred subscription now! by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in THE the manner as provided in RCW Your Community 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing Newspapers to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below,

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By:/s/ Fonda L. Jovick FONDA L. JOVICK, WSBA #42120 Attorneys for Estate Published in The Newport Miner May 1, 8 and 15, 2019.(14-3) __________________________ 2019126 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N , COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE C ase N o . : 1 9 - 2 - 0 0 0 2 6 - 2 6 AMENDED SUMMONS PATRICK TODD, A SINGLE MAN, AND ZOOPOOR TRUST, Plaintiffs, vs. DEAN CLARK, DOROTHY (CLARK) BLACK, BILLY BLACK, CHARLES WELLS, DOROTHY WELLS, and their unknown heirs, devises, successors, and assigns, creditors of each of the above-described individual defendants who now be deceased; and all other persons unknown claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the Complaint adverse to plaintiffs’ ownership, or any cloud upon plaintiffs’ title thereto,

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Velma Nilsson Campbell Newport

Velma Nilsson Campbell of Newport passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 11, at Newport Long Term Care. She was 80 years old. Velma was born Campbell Oct. 5, 1938, in Blackfoot, Idaho, the daughter of Veta Grace and Clifford Swain Nilsson. Velma grew up in the Shelley, Idaho, area attending the Shelley schools. After graduating from high school in 1956, Velma

attended Ricks College (Now BYU, Idaho) in Rexburg where she studied nursing. She graduated in the last three-year nursing class held in the Idaho Falls Hospital. After completing her nurses training, she served a church mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Australia where she met Gary Campbell. After they both returned from their missions they were married in the Idaho Falls, Idaho Temple on Feb. 23, 1963, and immediately drove the Alaska Highway to Anchorage, Alaska. There were four children born to this union, Rodney, Sheryl, Keith and Dennis, who died at birth. Gary and Velma lived in

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Alaska, Shelley, Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho, and Kennewick, Wash., later settling in Benton City, Wash. Velma worked for many years as a nurse, working most of her years at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, Wash., where she helped bring many babies into the world. In total she worked for more than 40 years in the nursing industry. She was proud of her nursing career and was very disappointed when she had to retire early because of health problems. After Velma and Gary retired, they moved into a retirement community for a couple of years, later following their youngest son Keith to Newport, when he purchased

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 2019.(14-6) ___________________________ 2019106 NOTICE OF PUBLIC TIMBER SALE Department of Natural Resources will auction timber to the highest bidder. Contract terms and bidding information is available by calling Northeast Region at (509)684-7474 or by visiting the Region Office at Colville or Product Sales & Leasing Division, Olympia. Bidding begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Northeast Region Office, Colville, WA on May 28, 2019. Q YONCK, App. No. 098120, approximately 6 miles by road south of Usk, WA on part(s) of Sections 16 and 36 all in Township 32 North, Range 43 East, W.M., comprising approximately 5,769 Mbf of Timber. Minimum acceptable bid will be $1,334,000.00. This sale is Export Restricted. Published inn The Newport Miner May 8 and 15, 2019.(15-2) ________________________ 2019142 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on April 30, 2019 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Carol Haugen and did on May 3, 2019 issue a Determination of Completeness for a dock and ramp proposal on the Pend Oreille River (FILE NO. SSDP-19007), Location: 281 Sandy Shores Rd., Parcel #: 453233539011. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 30, 2019 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. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Alexa Polasky, Community Development Department Planning Technician, (509) 447-6931, apolasky@pendoreille. org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 23, 2019. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), WDFW, HPA Permit, USACOE, Corp Approval Dated: May 3, 2019 Published in The Newport Miner May 8 and 15, 2019.(15-2) __________________________

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2019139 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 May 1, 2019 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Ronald & Deborah Davis and did on May

the funeral home there. Velma is preceded in death by her parents, her younger brother Lee, and her infant son Dennis. She is survived by her husband Gary in Newport, Wash., her children Rodney Campbell (and Bobbie) of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Sheryl Rhodes (and Rick) of Benton City, Wash., Keith Campbell (and Cindy) of Newport, Wash., a foster daughter Kathy McGuire (and Doug) of Bothel, Wash.; her brother Kenneth Nilsson (and Arvilla) of Idaho Falls, sister Evelyn (and Kent) Terry of Shelley, Idaho; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 17 at 3 p.m.,

3, 2019 issue a Determination of Completeness for a replacement dock and ramp on Sacheen Lake. (FILE NO. SA-19-021), Location: 7172 Fertile Valley Rd.; Parcel# 433126549001 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 30, 2019 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. Contact: Alexa Polasky, Community Development Planning Technician, (509) 447-6931, apolasky@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 23, 2019. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: May 3, 2019 Published in The Newport Miner May 8 and 15, 2019.(15-2) __________________________ 2019140 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE There will be a public hearing May 20, 2019 at City Hall, 200 South Washington Avenue, Newport, WA 99156 at 5:00 PM held before the Newport Planning Commission regarding the update to the Growth Management Act (GMA). Published in The Newport Miner May 8 and 15, 2019.(15-2) _________________________ 2019141 NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING D AT E C H A N G E Cusick School District No. 59 Pend Oreille County, Washington The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Cusick School District No. 59 (the “District”) hereby provides this notice that they will meet for their May Board Meeting on: Date: Tuesday, May28, 2019 Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: High School Library Cusick School District 305 Monumental Way Cusick, WA The purpose of this meeting is for the regularly scheduled May Board Meeting. CUSICK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 59 PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON By: /s/ Don Hawpe Don Hawpe; Secretary, Board of Directors Published in The Newport Miner May 8 and 15, 2019.(15-2) __________________________ 2019143 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on May 10, 2019 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Joanne Clark and did on May 10, 2019 issue a Determination of Completeness for a dock and ramp proposal(FILE NO. SSDP-19-009), Location: 491 East-

at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Priest River, Idaho with viewing starting at 2 p.m. There will be a viewing at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building at 675 S. Milton St. in Shelley, Idaho, on Sunday, May 19 from 6-8 p.m. Velma will be laid to rest on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Shelley Cemetery in Shelley, Idaho. Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com. See Obituaries, 12B

shore Rd., Parcel #: 443130529007. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on May 1, 2019 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. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Alexa Polasky, Community Development Department Planning Technician, (509) 447-6931, apolasky@pendoreille. org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 30, 2019. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit; WDFW, HPA Permit; USACOE, Corp Approval Dated: May 10, 2019 Published in The Newport Miner May 15 and 22, 2019.(16-2) _________________________ 2019144 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on May 7, 2019 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Richard Aspenleiter and did on May 10, 2019 issue a Determination of Completeness for a dock and ramp proposal(FILE NO. SSDP-19-008), Location: 511 Sunset Dr. N, Parcel #: 433622519034. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 24, 2019 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. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Alexa Polasky, Community Development Department Planning Technician, (509) 447-6931, apolasky@pendoreille. org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 30, 2019. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit; WDFW, HPA Permit; USACOE, Corp Approval Dated: May 10, 2019 Published in The Newport Miner May 15 and 22, 2019.(16-2) _________________________

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Obituaries From Page 8B

Lorna Margaret Oscarson Hunt Diamond Lake

Lorna Margaret Oscarson Hunt passed away suddenly April 30. She was 82 years old. She was born in Ione, Wash., to John and Beda Oscarson, in their home on Jan. 19, 1937, the 10th of 13 children. Her parents had immigrated from Hunt Sweden in 1922 with her two oldest siblings. She survived rheumatic fever as a child and graduated from Newport High School in 1955. That year she was crowned Miss Newport and was present for the opening ceremony of Albeni Falls Dam. She married her husband, Donald Hunt, in 1957. After the birth of their first son they moved to Spokane where he began training as an electrician. In 1972, they relocated to Diamond Lake with their five boys, where they lived for many happy years enjoying the lake with family and friends. Lorna worked for the Pend Oreille Public Utility District and assisted in the operation of Anchor Sales. Later she worked for Pend Oreille Bank. After leaving the bank, Lorna and Don built, developed, and operated Diamond Lake Mini Storage until the mid-2000s. All five of their sons are graduates of Newport High School. She supported her sons in all their many athletic activities including baseball, basketball, wrestling and football. She was an excellent cook and baker, a talented quilter, and was very proud of her Swedish heritage.

She was an avid yard saler and spent many weekends looking for treasures. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Beda Oscarson, siblings Ron Oscarson, Oscar Oscarson, Doris Snow, Mary Ann Ziegler, Ralph Oscarson and Alden Oscarson. She is survived by her husband, Don, and her sons, Corey (Ellen) Hunt of Newberry, S.C., Bruce Hunt of Newport, Karl Hunt of Spokane, Chris (Shari) Hunt of Kootenai, Idaho, and Scott (Kelly) Hunt of Normandy Park, Wash. She is survived by grandchildren Savannah (Green), Lily, and Hayley of South Carolina; Ashley (Burkey), Richele (Taylor), and Spencer of Newport; Ryan and Brandon of Spokane; Justin and Dylan of Kootenai; Regan and Anders of Normandy Park; as well nine great-grandchildren. She is survived by six siblings, Roy Oscarson, Ed Oscarson, Astrid Lucas, John Oscarson, Nina Simpson and Alice Owen. Her memorial service was held Monday, May 6, at Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home. The family would like to thank everyone who has reached out to them and are appreciative of all the love and support. Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell. com.

Josephine Harriet Wickwire Dalkena

Josephine Harriet Wickwire passed peacefully to heaven April 29, surrounded in her home by loving family, including children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren singing sweetly to her. She was 95

years old. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Giles Wickwire III in 2011. Their children are Daniel Edward (Devri), Esther Marie, Elizabeth Joan (Thomas), John David and Camille Jane (Andy). Josephine was blessed with 10 grandchildren, Derek (Maren), Andrew (Lydia), Peter (Caitlyn), Sharon (Joe), Tim (Lisa), Christina, Olivia, Hilary, Kyrre (Stephanie), Keely (Rainer), and 18 great-grandchildren, Otis, Uriah, Gideon, Elisha, AlWickwire exandria, Nathaniel, Moses, Micah, Grace-Marie, Isaac, Genevieve, Dahlia, Daisy, Honor, Hazel, Osden, Meta and Rikka. Born April 23, 1924, in Denver, Colo., Josephine was the last surviving child of Charles Frederick and Esther Emily St. John Croyle. She had four brothers and one sister including Leonard, Don, Winifred, Lawrence and Homer. During the Dust Bowl era and the Great Depression, the family moved to Atascadero, Calf., where her father raised turkeys. As a young girl she attended the Atascadero Bible Church and dedicated her life to God. The family later moved to Harrison, Idaho, where her father was a potato farmer until the house and barn burned down. Josephine was a graduate of Simpson Bible College in Seattle, where she met her husband Ed. They married in 1950, and began a lifetime of ministry together. Ed was pastor of a Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Bakersfield, Calif., and assisted in the founding of a C&MA church in Borrego Springs. Jo served as Sunday School Superintendent, loved

working with children and holding Vacation Bible Schools. Together they regularly served at the Bakersfield Rescue Mission where Ed was a soloist and Jo played the piano. They both wanted to serve as missionaries overseas, but because of health problems Ed was rejected from military duty and also from serving as a missionary. But serving the Lord was always at the core of their being, and they were always active in the local churches where they lived. Raising a family in Bakersfield they attended Fruitvale Community Church (now Riverlakes Church) where Jo was a leader in Bible Study Fellowship. In 1980, Ed retired and they moved to Furport, Wash., to care for Jo’s mother who passed away in 1990 at age 99. In Furport they attended Dalkena Community Church where Jo served as a Sunday School teacher and was active in VBS leadership for many years. She also served for more than 10 years as a Consulting Coordinator for Friendship Bible Coffees, a Stonecroft Ministries program, helping to organize neighborhood Bible studies. Ed and Jo shared a peaceful and idyllic life together during their golden years in their family home along banks of the Pend Oreille River. Ed wrote poetry and sang with the Spokane Melody Singers while Jo enjoyed gardening and canning fruit. Together they loved picking apples, cherries and pears from their abundance of trees, pressing cider, drying pears and filling up the root cellar. In winter months they frequently flew south to snowbird with children living in California. Two of their children are currently serving overseas

as missionaries. Dan and his wife Devri have served as missionaries in the Middle East for 35 years and Cami and her husband Andy have served in Africa for five years. Throughout their lives Ed and Jo were faithful prayer and financial supporters of hundreds of missionaries worldwide. In 1990, they went to work at International Missions in Reading, Pa., where Ed served as Office Manager and Jo volunteered as Secretary. After serving for two years at IMI headquarters, they traveled to Turkey and lived with Dan and his family in Ankara for three months. In 1996, Ed and Jo were preparing to go to Pakistan to serve in an administrative capacity at a Christian radio station when their visas were denied due to a militant uprising in the region. Throughout her life Josephine shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ with everyone she knew by word, deed or example. She was a lifelong prayer warrior even after suffering several debilitating strokes. The family is extremely grateful to the Franey family including Esther, Tim, Lisa, Dahlia, Daisy and Honor for the loving care they gave to Josephine over the last seven years so that she could continue to live in her own home, and to Cider, the family dog, for being a faithful pal, always at her side. A funeral service was held at Loper Funeral Chapel, Ballard Country Church in Solvang, Calif., at 2 p.m. on May 6, 2019, followed by interment at Oak Hill Cemetery and a reception in Santa Ynez. A memorial service will also be held 2 p.m. on May 26 at Dalkena Community Church in Newport, with a potluck reception immediately following the Sunday worship service.

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