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Security ramping up at Newport Hospital

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By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Newport Hospital and Health Services is in the process of hiring a security firm, one of the major projects spearheaded by the newly formed security task force, headed up

by Christina Wagar, Director of Ancillary and Outpatient Care.

The reason for forming the task force is a sign of the times. More and more incidents are being reported, and locally there’s been an increase of people with behavioral and chemical dependence issues.

“You’re obviously not feeling well and seeking help,” Wagar said, leading to increased stress levels and higher risk situations. The district started with Deputy Chris Johnston of Spokane County, assessing safety at the hospital and training employees. Small things have changed – mirrors to see around corners, new key cards to get through doors, and most doors are locked. Employees are being trained on how to handle dangerous situ-

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Pend Oreille County Engineer Donald Ramsey (front) and Public Works Director Sam Castro discuss surplus vehicles at a public hearing with county commissioners Tuesday, May 16.

Off the road again: County looks at selling vehicles

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By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

New ambulance company set to roll

Newport – Pend Oreille County is looking at way to pinch pennies and perhaps acquire some more money with their surplus vehicles.

A public hearing was held Tuesday, May 16 to discuss the use and sale of five vehicles the county owns: A 1992 Mack Water Truck with over 250,000 miles, a 2006 Chevy 4x4 pickup with 200,000 miles, a 2011 Chevy Tahoe with over 121,544 miles, another 2011 Chevy Tahoe with over 106,000 miles, and a 2008 Ford Crown Vic with over 109,382 miles. The last

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – A new ambulance company is set to open in Newport. Nicole Dice and John Jackson formed the Pend Oreille EMS LLC (POEMS) and plan to start transporting people by mid June.

“We have an EMT and a paramedic,” says Jackson. The company received their advanced life support license recently and have an ambulance.

The ambulance service will operate out of the Newport Towing office in Newport.

“We are in the early stages of building a quality and professional ambulance service that meets all of the needs for Pend Oreille County,” says Dice.

She said she and Jackson noticed the need for an ambulance service.

They plan to expand their staff to include more paramedics and EMTs, Jackson says. “It takes six people to run one ambulance,” he says.

Currently American Medical Response is the only other ambulance company with an Advanced Life Support license operating in Pend Oreille County.

Dice says POEMS is the only locally owned ambulance company.

“We look forward to working alongside of

three vehicles are former Sheriff’s Office vehicles and the first two belong to the Pend Oreille County Road Department.

According to Pend Oreille County Public Works Fleet Manager Brian Egland, the average amount for a former law enforcement vehicle is $7,000 to $10,000.

“We haven’t received that amount, but that’s what we’re striving for,” said Egland.

Money made from the sales of these vehicles would go the county’s Equipment Rental and Revolving account. There is between $1.1 million and $1.2 million in the county’s ER&R fund, according to public

Works Director Sam Castro.

“It’s really important that we micro-manage everything we do in terms of budget,” said Pend Oreille County Commissioner Mike Manus.

All counties and cities in Washington with populations over 8,000 are legally required by state law to have an ER&R fund for operating county road and street departments. ER&R funds may be expanded to provide services to other departments including public works, utilities, fire and police.

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Newport City Council gives money for motorcycle event While it is a first time event, city administrator Ray King said there were about 30-40 motorcycles here last year during rodeo weekend. He said there were no problems.

This year’s event hopes to attract 200 motorcyclists, organizers said.

The council questioned organizer Liz Coon before voting to award the money at its regular meeting Monday night, May 15.

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport City Council agreed to provide $1,000 in hotel-motel tax money for promotion of a motorcycle poker run that will benefit Angel Paws, a non profit group that provides people with low cost spay and neuter services for their pets. They are planning an event for June 24.

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Ken Smith asked where the advertising money was to be spent. Coon said she had been distributing flyers in Kootenai and Bonner counties, as well as locally.

Smith said he would be more impressed with out of area advertising.

Coon had written unknown on the application in response to a question about how many people the event expected to attract. She had also

responded unknown to questions about the project’s budget and how much would be spent on advertising, prizes and shirts.

“We might take a crap shot this year, but next year we’ll need numbers,” Smith said.

Mayor Shirley Sands pointed out the event will start in Idaho. She said she was concerned that there See event, 2A

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meeting is put on by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Pend Oreille County.

Members of the public, elected officials, and stakeholders with an interest in Albeni Falls Dam and the Pend Oreille River are encouraged to attend and learn more about dam operations.

The county is in mediation with dispatch and corrections employees. The next meeting is June 13.

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County settled union contracts with two of its unions, one representing 36 Courthouse and Hall of Justice employees and one representing four prosecutors.

The Courthouse and Hall of Justice employees negotiations went to mediation, where they worked out a three year contract with a one percent raise in August, along with a $100 stipend, a 1.5 percent cost of living increase in 2018 and a one percent increase for 2019.

The prosecutors agreed to a one percent cost of living increase, retroactive to January, for 2017-19.

Cusick meeting takes up flooding CUSICK – A public meeting to discuss flooding risk this spring will take place Friday, May 19, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Cusick High School.

Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and National Weather Service will discuss water supply forecasts, Albeni Falls Dam operations, and flood risk for this spring and summer on the Pend Oreille River. The 9B

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SANDPOINT – West Bonner County voters were casting ballots for school board trustees and Priest Lake Library trustees as The Miner went to press Tuesday. We’ll have results online as soon as they’re available.

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will be many events that weekend.

Coon said she had been in contact with other event organizers and thought the motorcycle poker run would add to the day’s activities.

Councilmember Nancy Thompson asked if Coon was getting positive feedback for the event. Coon said yes.

Coon said she will survey participants about

whether they stayed overnight here and how much money they spent.

King reminded Coon that hotel motel tax money is money reimbursed to organizers upon providing receipts. The money is to be only used for advertising, not for prizes or other event expenses, he said.

The council also approved the closing of a street for a block party in September.

Barbara Nunke ap-

peared before the council to asked permission to close part of Circle Drive in Newport from 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 9.

Nunke said she had talked to 39 households in the neighborhood and everybody supported the idea. She said there were many new people in the neighborhood and this would be a way to get to know each other.

Councilmember Mark Zorica asked about open containers. Nunke said

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AMR and all of the Fire Districts within Pend Oreille County to make our county a better and safer place to live,” Dice says.

Dice says it is especially satisfying for her to have a woman owned business.

“Running a women owned business with equal partnership with John Jackson and having equal say when it comes to decisions involving Pend Oreille EMS LLC is a dream come true for me,” Dice says. “I hope

this encourages other women to pursue their dreams and to one day run a company of their choosing.”

With Newport Ambulance closing its doors and going out of business in September last year, there was a need for a replacement.

The county has been working towards establishing an Emergency Medical Services District. County commissioners can vote to establish a district, but it must go before voters before it is funded through

property taxes.

All the incorporated towns in the district have passed resolutions to be in the district.

AMR started a trial 10-hour a day service in November. They expanded the service to a 24 hour a day, 365 day service April 1 and will be in the county for the foreseeable future, according to South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Mike Nokes.

For more information about POEMS, contact Dice at pendoreilleems@ gmail.com.

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In March a 36-yearold man was taken into custody for assaulting a nurse in the emergency department. According to a statement of probable cause, the subject struck a nurse and then went into the parking lot. His location was unknown at the time the sheriff’s office arrived.

“Suffice it to say, our front line folks, particu-

larly in the ED, see many folks with mental health disorders and chemical dependency issues (sometimes both) who can be very difficult to ‘assist’ – particularly, when they are in their greatest need,” district CEO Tom Wilbur said. “Our care givers don’t easily give up, even when it means getting out of harm’s way – which is often a ‘hindsight’ determination. They are trying to de-escalate, to try and

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Christina Wagar, directory of Ancillary and Outpatient Care, who is spearheading the hospital’s safety task force, demonstrates new key locks in the basement of the hospital. The campus also has a number of security cameras and mirrors, and a security firm will soon be hired.

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formal request has been made yet, King said.

The street project in south Newport was proceeding ahead of schedule, King said. He said the crew had left the area to work on another project and will return. King said he anticipates work will be completed on both the southside street improvement project and repaving Garden Street, near the Hall of Justice,

by July 1. The council had approved a $108,000 first payment to the contractor at the last council meeting.

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Truck would not go to auction until Public Works could present a review of the county’s vehicles that might need replacing in the next three years to the county commissioners. The truck might have potential to be utilized by another department.

Castro said he reviews the county’s fleet of vehicles two to three times a year based on need and affordability.

“Can we afford it is the bottom line,” said Castro. “If it’s an older piece of equipment, what’s the likelihood that we are going to be able to make money off it before it depreciates too far in value?”

The other vehicles will be placed online for auction at www.publicsurplus.com.

help, but it can get away in a flash.

“Plus, they don’t want to have someone walk out and hurt themselves or anyone else. It is often an untenable position, but they are truly an awesome bunch of caregivers and probably hang in longer than they should, though I will never second guess.

“Their courage on the frontline of treatment is often overlooked and misunderstood. It is one of those issues that few in our society see, but our entire system struggles with every day,” Wilbur said.

Round table discussions with all the employees invited, were held in December to gather information on what they thought should be done to make the hospital campus safer. The task force was formed Jan. 13.

Out of the round tables came long lists of issues to be tackled. The task force decided to focus on just the top priorities at first.

“Let’s pick the big rocks,” Wagar said.

The top two areas of concern were security and emergency preparedness.

The task force worked on updating security cameras, looking at all views and documented how many views. They sent that information to all staff members via email. There are 46 cameras on campus, with more than 100 views, and all views are digital, so film doesn’t go away.

“We feel very covered,” Wagar said.

Acute care and the emergency department were most important, as those are the departments that see the most people.

The task force includes commissioner Tom Garrett, and personnel from administration, lab, education, Human Resources, Long-term care and River Mountain Village, financials, safety and committee chairman Steve Price. They meet every other week.

Deputy Johnston has conducted security surveys and helps with a lot of training, as does Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim.

Hospital staff appreciates the help.

“We’re health care, (not security),” Wagar points out.

Hiring a security company has been the biggest priority.

“That’s our big boulder,” Wagar said. “We felt it was about time.”

The sheriff’s office responds very well, Wagar said, especially since the office is located within a couple blocks from the hospital.

The security company will cover vulnerable hours, and guards will roam the campus, with no set locations. Along with providing guards, the security company will also serve as a consultant, in addition to Johnston and the sheriff’s office.

The second priority, emergency preparedness is well under way.

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she thought there might be some. King advised that any open containers be kept out of the right of way, on private property.

Nunke said she planned to rent the proper sized signs to close the road.

In his manager’s report, King said a youth soccer group had expressed interest in using McNeal Field by the rodeo grounds for games. King said the idea was to use the parks, and they planned to have proper insurance. King said he was letting the council know ahead of time. No

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, of which Newport Hospital is one, have a list of requirements they need to follow. A new list of requirements were issued in November 2016. The check lists are for responses to natural disasters, and incidents like school bus accidents, evacuations, wildfires and incidents like the Zodiac explosion that occurred nearly two years ago. They also address power outages and compromises to water supplies.

Once the first two priorities are taken care of, the task force will move onto two more. It will exist until a significant number of items on the list are accomplished.

“We want employees to be safe, of course, but we want our patients to be safe,” Wagar said. But they also don’t want to be heavy handed. The security company has to have experience in medical facilities.

The task force members spoke with personnel from other hospitals, such as Kootenai and Deaconess, although the rural setting of Newport is a different set of circumstances than downtown Spokane or Coeur d’Alene. Of 24 critical access hospitals in Washington, only four employ security companies or have security personnel. Two of the four use their own employees for security.

They want security to stay at a manageable, comfortable level.

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b r i e f ly Albeni Falls on freeflow OLDTOWN – Albeni Falls Dam is on freeflow, with the spillway gates raised and water flowing.

The powerhouse has been offline since April 18, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “Under this operation, the outflow from Albeni Falls Dam will vary gradually as the lake level varies,� according to Logan Osgood-Zimmerman, of the Water Management Section of the Seattle District Corps of Engineers. “This operation helps mitigate flood risk both upstream and downstream of the dam.�

He said the freeflow will continue at least through the end of May and possibly through the beginning of June.

Blanchard Rummage, Plant sale May 26-29 BLANCHARD – The Annual Blanchard Community Center Rummage and Plant Sale will be held May 26-29 at the “Little Log Cabin,� 26299 Highway 41 in downtown Blanchard.

Rathdrum Pharmacy donated many items that will be sold at very low prices. There will also be lots of gently used items and plants.

Volunteers are needed for set up, break down and during the sale. If you can volunteer or have questions call Helen at 208-437-4048 or Barb at 208-627-3604.

Donations of rummage and plants are being accepted now, and during the sale. Call or drop off gently used or new items in the collection tents at the sale location. People are asked to not leave items outside or on the back porch. If you need items picked up call Jane at 208-437-1077. Donations are tax deductible.

Some of the new items include: makeup, party supplies, sport leg braces, holiday items, shoes/ flip flops, children’s swimming pools, adult and children’s clothing, costumes, wallets, glassware, mining/waterproof bib overalls, reflective vests, kitchen gadgets, men’s underwear, office supplies, athletic supporters, hernia belts, and so much more.

Finale concert and awards for NHS Music NEWPORT – The Newport High School Music Department will hold its final concert of the school year Tuesday, May 30, 6 p.m. at Newport City Park. The public is invited to bring their own chairs or a blanket and join the NHS Symphonic Band, Grizzly Choir, and NHS Jazz Ensemble. If the weather is uncooperative, the concert will be held in the NHS Grizzly Den.

Juried High School Art Show underway PRIEST RIVER – The second annual Juried Art Show for High Schools Students is underway at The Artisan Gallery in Priest River. The show features artwork from students in Washington and Idaho. The public is invited to the Artist’s Reception Saturday, May 20, 1 p.m. to 4. For photos of students work, check out this week’s Booster page.

For more information, call 208-304-4656.

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PRIEST RIVER – Getting books from the doctor will soon be a routine part of regular pediatric checkups at Kaniksu Health Services, as doctors and nurses welcome the Reach Out and Read program to the practice. Kaniksu Health Services joins more than 5,000 program sites nationwide that are preparing America’s youngest children to succeed in school.

Doctors, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals incorporate Reach Out and Read’s evidencebased model into regular pediatric checkups, by advising parents about the importance of reading aloud and giving developmentally-appropriate books to children at each well-child visit. They are essentially providing families with “prescriptions to read.�

Reach Out and Read begins at the 6-month checkup and continues through age 5, with a special emphasis on children growing up in low-income communities.

Families served by Reach Out and Read, read together more often, and their children enter kindergarten with larger vocabularies and stronger language skills, better prepared to achieve their potential.

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It’s Farmers Market time again Peter Probert, right, of Royal Highlands Produce talks with browsers at the first Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market of the season Saturday, May 13. The market runs every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September at the Gazebo Park in Newport.

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Nature walking schedule released, weekly walks slated PRIEST RIVER – A group of nature walkers is beginning their series of walks, starting with a mile and a half loop at Meadow Creek Thursday, May 25. The walks are free and no reservation is necessary.

People who are interested in going on this free walk meet at 9 a.m. at the Priest River Museum at the south end of Main Street. They carpool to the trailhead.

People are advised to bring water, lunch or snacks, bug spray, sun block, needed medications and to wear sturdy shoes. “We also recommend sunglasses, hat and camera,� says Mary Smith, one of the walk’s organizers. People can call her at 208-448-2282 with questions.

The Meadow Creek Walk, described as an easy walk, will go past interpretive signs and a wildlife viewing platform, as well as a replica of an early homesteader cabin.

Thursday, June 1, there will be two easy hikes, both along the shore of Pend Oreille Lake in Farragut State Park. One walk is a one mile loop to Squirrel Cave and the other a mile and a half self guided nature trail.

There is a parking fee with this hike.

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Plans underway for Pioneer Days NEWPORT – Organizers are making plans for the Pend Oreille County Historical Society’s Pioneer Weekend Events, set for June 23-25.

Friday, June 23, the membership meeting will be held at 10 a.m.

Along with hearing about the legacy for the Big Smoke Endowment Fund and the Historical Society, members will hear volunteers and board members discuss plans for future museum projects.

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June 8, is described as a moderate hike to Mineral Point. Walkers make a gentle climb to the top, where there are benches at viewpoints along the way and spectacular views of Lake Pend Oreille, with an abundance of wildflowers. The walk is two miles, round trip.

The June 15 walk will be at Pioneer Park, where there is a parking fee. People will walk along a heritage trail with interpretive signs telling the natural and cultural history of the area, a quarter mile easy walk. They will then head to the Lower Wolf Trail in Newport hike, where they will take a three quarter of a mile easy hike above the Pend Oreille River, with viewpoints and benches along the way.

June 22, walkers will go to Beaver Bay, where there is a parking fee.

The four mile walk is described as an easy walk, with views of the south end of Lake Pend Oreille and the landslide that caused a tsunami on the lake.

June 29 Bead Lake will be the destination for a three to five mile round trip easy hike. the rolling terrain follows the east shore of the lake, with access to the lake in places.

Other walks include:

July 6: Skookum Lake, a two mile easy hike July 13: Elk Creek, a four mile round trip easy hike. The walk includes a .6 mile walk along Flume Trail and a half mile round trip to Sweet Creek Falls, where people can walk into the bottom of a waterfall.

July 20: Granite Falls, a two mile loop that with a quarter mile walk to Roosevelt Grove of ancient cedars and a trip to Bog Lake, which includes a viewing area and interpretive signs.

July 27: A two mile easy hike to Round Lake.

Aug. 3: A three to five mile easy hike to Upper Priest River.

Aug. 10: A moderate five mile round trip hike at Harrison Lake.

Aug. 17: An easy one and a half mile hike to Snow Creek Falls and a moderate three mile round trip hike to Middle Roman Nose Lake.

Aug. 24: A 2.7 mile easy hike at Buttonhook Bay Loop, where there is a parking fee.

Aug. 31: A six mile hike described as easy.

There is a level trail on the west side of the Thorofare to the Plowboy Campground on Upper Priest Lake.

Sept. 7: The last hike of the season will be a moderate three mile round trip to Maiden Rock, along Lake Pend Oreille.

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American needs more welders, fewer philosophers “America needs more welders and fewer philosophers,” proclaimed Florida Sen. Marco Rubio during the 2016 presidential campaign.

He hit the nail on the head without disrespecting philosophers.

Industry News reported in 1988, there were 570,000 welders compared to the 360,000 in 2012.

Considering the manufacturing and construction sectors have boomed in recent years, the growing shortage of welders is troublesome. Even worse, the American Welding Society estig u e st mates a 290,000 job deficit by 2020. opinion This shortage is primarily due to the large number of welders reaching DON C. retirement age and fewer young men BRUNELL and women signing up for welding Association classes. of It is not a matter of pay. A welder with basic skills can start at approxiWashington mately $40,000 a year with good Business benefits. Those who complete further President training and gather job-site experience can earn in excess of $100,000 annually. Welders with special skills working on pipelines, with exotic metals, and on underwater projects command even greater wages.

There is another financial advantage. Welding students generally don’t face the crushing financial debt from student loans. The average university undergraduate borrower owes $30,100, according to The Institute of College Access and Success. That means they’ll See jobs, 5A

Lessons learned in life changing events Every generation has at least one life-changing event that impacts the way they see the world. I remember every detail about the open house at Fairchild Air Force Base in 1980. My in-laws had been visiting for about a week, and I had talked them into staying an extra day to see the air show.

It was a glorious Sunday afternoon. We had airplanes on display from bases all over the country. Over 10,000 visitors had just watched the Air Force Thunderbird’s show, when I noticed ominous clouds building C o l u mn in the west. The volcanic activity on Mount St. Helens had been in the Frank news, and many of us admired the Watson eccentric, reclusive Harry Truman as he steadfastly refused to leave his home on the mountain. But natural disasters happen to other people, so I didn’t connect the clouds to the volcano until the base PA system announced that the open house was canceled, and the base was to be evacuated.

I found my boss, and he said I should take care of my family and come in the next morning. I drove the five miles home as the ash cloud enveloped us, and everything became as dark as night. The next morning was eerily calm. I packed a change of clothes and drove to the base.

I arrived to an empty office and found my phone ringing. At that time, aircraft maintenance was divided into four squadrons, and I commanded the shops that worked on various aircraft systems. One of my shops was a laboratory whose duties included predicting the life remaining on a jet engine by examining the engine oil. The sergeant in charge of the lab had jury-rigged a test to determine the composition of the ash. The ash was not poison as some feared, but pure silicon, very finely powdered sand. The next phone call was my boss “inviting” me to headquarters. I told the senior staff that my lab had determined that the ash was non-toxic.

As I was the only junior officer present, I was given the task to begin cleaning the ash off of more than 300 acres of concrete parking ramps and taxiways. I went directly to our squadron barracks where my unmarried airmen lived. By noon, I had assembled a work force of about 50 young airmen, and we began clearing the ash from around our building. I told them that we would clean one square yard of concrete then clean another, then another until we had cleaned the entire 300 acres.

I didn’t tell them how to do it because I didn’t know, but they soon figured it out. They swept the ash into piles, shoveled it into trashcans, hauled it away, and washed the area down. I almost stopped them when they used fire hoses as their water source. The regs forbade use of fire equipment unless there was a fire. After considering for a few seconds, I decided that the regs didn’t apply to this situation.

Late that afternoon, I called two of my senior sergeants and asked them to come in the next day and to bring as many men as they could. By Tuesday afternoon, we had two 400-man shifts using the same technique we used the day before. Ten days later the entire base was cleared of ash, and we resumed normal See watson, 5A

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yo u r o p i n i o n Please don’t litter To the editor, While many people don’t realize it there is no one in charge of cleaning up garbage along roads in Bonner County except for volunteers.

Occasionally, about once a year, some of the people doing community service will clean up along the larger highways, but as for smaller roads like Leclerc Road it is all up to volunteers.

As I rode my bike along it recently I saw bag loads of litter down the side of the bank with the river below. No one could see it from a car, but once you get out you will be amazed at the amount that needs to be cleaned up. This trash usually makes its way sooner than later into the water ways, which at that point makes its way into the ocean.

Once out of your car, trash for the most part will never be picked up. Please help clean up after your community members and adopt the quarter mile up and down from your home. Thanks so much for helping keep this area the way it was meant to look.

-Krista Hess-Mills Oldtown

How many town halls do Murray, Cantwell hold?

To the editor, When I read the article (‘Locals meet with McMorris Rodgers,’ The Miner April 26), it was obvious it was a subjective account. The use of quotations around words attributed to the Congresswoman left no doubt as the sarcasm of the unidentified writer. The judgmental descriptors of the Congresswoman’s reactions to questions left no doubt as to the writer’s opinion of the Congresswoman’s knowledge of issues. Since McMorris Rodgers is the highest ranking Republican woman in Congress, I find it hard to believe she would be that uninformed.

As to her refusal to have a town hall meeting, given the conduct by participants at other town halls throughout the country, perhaps it was a personal safety concern?

In lieu of that forum, the Congresswoman extended an invitation to a small group meeting/roundtable to requesting Newport residents. In the past, I have seen Miner notice of her consistent scheduled area meet-

ing with constituents. As a point of interest, I have only seen one notice of an appearance by our other representative to Congress, Senators Murray and Cantwell. Maria Cantwell appeared at a county Democratic meeting but the notice specified that she would not take questions on the Affordable Care Act. Since our Senators do not hold meetings with their constituents on the east side of the state, perhaps The Miner or the Indivisible Pend Oreille County membership could print a likely summary of town hall meetings held by Sens. Murray and Cantwell on the west side. I for one would like to see a comparative summary of their responses to issues so that I can be an informed citizen.

“I do this real moron thing and it’s called thinking. And apparently I’m not a very good American because I like to form my own opinions.”

(George Carlin) -Nancy Burnett Newport

Important to support senior programs To the editor, May is Older Americans’ month.

Let us reflect on the valuable contribution our older Americans have contributed to our lives and prosperity. They are our mothers and fathers who nurtured us and gave us our values; soldiers who protected our freedom; educators who prepared us to earn a living; farmers who fed us; labors who provided our goods and services; and, grandparents who support us in our child rearing activities. They are our history and have a lifetime of expertise we can learn from.

In 2016, 479 persons, mostly older individuals, were served through funds from the Older Americans Act and Washington State Senior Services Act funds. I ask that we advocate our legislators, both state and federal, to adequately fund these support programs for our older Americans so they can remain in their community. They have earned their right to adequate nutrition, home support services; and, respite care gives us caregivers some time for ourselves. Lastly tell the seniors who touch your life how much you appreciate them.

-Marty Johnston Spokane

Russia invades White House To the editor, Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn was fired from his position as National Security Advisor because he lied to Vice President Pence about his contact with Russian officials concerning the sanctions on Russia.

Chief White House Advisor Steve Bannon has stated in the past he is an admirer of Lenin, the founder of Russian Communism.

Former FBI Director James Comey was ostensibly fired on May 9, because of poor performance, but this occurred when Comey was heading up the investigation into Trump’s campaign staff possibly colluding with Russian officials to impact the 2016 Presidential election. Will Trump appoint a Russian sympathizer as the next FBI director?

On May 10, 2017, Trump met with two high level Russian officials at the White House, and barred the U.S. media from attending the meeting. However, the meeting was covered by TASS, the state-run media of Russia.

It appears the Russian invasion of the White House produced a liar and dictator as the leader of our country.

-Donald Moskowitz Londonderry, N.H.

GOP health plan really a tax break for rich To the editor, Last week The Miner ran an article with comments from our Congresswoman on her vote to repeal Obamacare and replace it with what she called a “rescue mission,” (‘McMorris Rodgers, Labrador comment on health care bill,’ The Miner, May 10).

The picture I have in my mind is our congresswoman dressed in medical scrubs rushing into a procedure room at the Newport public hospital to save a 50-yearold, low-income Medicaid recipient from a life-saving colonoscopy. She shoves the doctor aside and pulls the tube out saving the patient from an unaffordable and burdensome See letters, 5A

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Visit The Miner Online to answer our readers’ poll question through Monday afternoon. Find it on the right-hand side of the page at www.PendOreilleRiverValley.com. The results will be printed next week on this page. You need not be a subscriber to participate.

If you have any ideas for future readers’ poll questions, submit them at minernews@povn.com.

Do you think the Republican health care plan is a good step for our nation’s health care system?

Yes, people should not be mandated to have Undecided. Let’s see insurance coverage. what they replace it with.

President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey last week. White House officials said the firing was due to Trump losing confidence in the job Comey was doing, citing the Hillary Clinton investigation. Trump himself mentioned the Russia investigation as the reason for the firing.

Do you think Trump was justified in firing Comey?

Yes. Both Republicans and Democrats have complained of the job Comey was doing.

No. It was obviously because of Comey investigation Trump’s ties to Russia.

19% 28% 53% No. The ACA wasn’t perfect, but it allowed people to receive coverage.

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operations.

I learned a lot from those 10 days. I learned things that shaped the way that I would think from then on.

I learned that even seemingly impossible jobs are

doable if they are broken down into small tasks. It is possible to eat an elephant – one bite at a time. I learned that bright young people, unencumbered by rules and regulations, will find the best way to accomplish challenging tasks. And, I learned that sometimes the best thing a boss can do is get out of the way.

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Obamacare medical procedure.

The congresswoman voted to end the Medicaid expansion that the State of Washington was given by Obamacare. She voted to end the federal mandate for preventive tests like colonoscopies. That 50-year-old patient must pay for a colonoscopy from a health savings account or refundable tax credit. Never mind that the reason the patient is on Medicaid is that they don’t have the income for a health savings account or a tax credit. Somehow that patient is going to buy health insurance from Mississippi that is more affordable than government provided Medicaid.

My last colonoscopy was paid for by my Obamacare policy, but the congresswoman’s rescue allows me to buy a policy that excludes procedures like a colonoscopy. Gee, I get lower premiums and colon cancer. Now that’s what I call a rescue.

The real question is what was in that rescue bill passed by the congresswoman? It was a huge tax cut eliminating all the taxes that paid for the cost of Obamacare. The congresswoman doubles down by passing a budget that eliminates those now uncollected taxes from medical research and disease control. Essentially she rescued us from a cure by giving rich people a tax cut. This is a clear-cut case of moral bankruptcy sold as a rescue mission.

-Pete Scobby Newport

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off the Homestead Tour.

People will gather at the Usk Community Center to meet with neighbors from 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Following coffee, people will tour and explore a few former Pend Oreille County homestead sites from the early 1900s and visit the sites of the Tacoma Creek and Locke Schools.

Described as a fun outing, the tour will be led by homesteader descendants.

Contributors and editors of the Big Smoke over the years will tell some of the stories and lore passed on about the homesteads.

People are invited to come prepared for a morning in the woods, to bring a camera, bug spray, and sun hat, as well as snacks to pass around.

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All of Kaniksu’s Pediatric healthcare providers have been trained in the three-part Reach Out and Read model to promote early literacy and school readiness: In the exam room, doctors and nurses speak with parents about the importance of reading aloud to their young children every day, and offer age-appropriate tips and encouragement.

The pediatric primary care provider gives every child 6 months through 5 years old a new, developmentally-appropriate children’s book to take home and keep.

In the waiting room, displays, information, and books create a literacy-rich environment.

“Reach Out and Read is an efficient and effective concept,” said Brian Gallagher, Reach Out and Read Acting Executive Director. “Our doctors and nurses know that the most important thing that parents can do to prepare their children to succeed in school and beyond is to read aloud to them every day. Encouraging parents

That evening the annual dinner will be held at the Crossroads Restaurant, at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 25, the Annual Old Settlers Picnic and Tacoma Creek Reunion will take place at the Ethel Osborne Homestead at milemarker 7.5 on Tacoma Creek Road, off Highway 20. The reunion will start at 11 a.m. or so.

The picnic and reunion was founded in the late 1960s by homesteaders Stuart Bradley, Andy Berg, and many others who attended the Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mountain Schools. This low-key, fun event is an opportunity to reconnect with family traditions and the legacies of those who settled these lands. Bring picnic lunch fixings and spend the afternoon renewing friendships, making new ones, and paying homage to the legacy of these pioneers. to stimulate their children’s early language and brain development during regular pediatric checkups is a simple model that has a lasting, invaluable impact on the life of a child.”

Reach Out and Read is a proven intervention that delivers results, and is supported by 15 independent, published research studies.

During the preschool years, children served by Reach Out and Read score three to six months ahead of their non-Reach Out and Read peers on vocabulary tests. These foundational language skills help start children on a path of success when they enter school.

“We know that research on early brain development shows that early experiences with books and strong family relationships directly impact brain development and function,” said Kris Kuper, MD, CMO, “and we are excited to be a North Idaho location for the Reach Out and Read program.”

For more information about Reach Out and Read at Kaniksu Health Services Bonners Ferry, Ponderay, Priest River and Sandpoint Pediatric locations, or if you would like to donate funds, please contact Olivia Luther Morlen at 208-2637101.

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be paying about $300 a month over 10 years.

Welding is just one example of America’s shortage of skilled workers.

Bloomberg reports U.S. companies are grappling with this looming scarcity.

Almost 3.5 million manufacturing positions will need to be filled over the next decade as baby boomers retire, and 2 million of those jobs could remain vacant because of manufacturing’s fading appeal to millennials.

“Boeing is well aware of the risks: Shortages of skilled workers from a smaller, mid-1990s exodus contributed to a factory meltdown that halted production of its cash cow, the 737. So earlier this

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year, the manufacturer carefully structured a voluntary layoff aimed at retirement-age workers, staggering the departures of 1,057 machinists to avoid massive disruptions,” Bloomberg added.

Nationally, an estimated three million jobs are available in the skilled trades – electricians, plumbers, manufacturing workers, pipefitters, mechanics, appliance repair, computer techs and welders. Traditionally, known as blue collar jobs, they routinely pay $40,000 to $60,000 a year. According to Salary. com in 2014, the average heavy equipment operator in Seattle earns more than $93,000 a year in wages and benefits.

Still, these jobs go begging – and the situation will only worsen as skilled craft workers retire. “The

average age of a skilled craftsman such as a carpenter is 49; welder, 55; plumber, 56; and stonemason, 69,” reported Phil Crone, executive officer of the Dallas Builders Association in 2014.

My father was a World War II vet who used the GI bill to become a journeyman electrician. He rose through the ranks to become a master electrician and made a good living for his family. His skills and experience landed him coveted jobs as the electrical superintendent of multi-million construction projects housing complicated high-voltage machinery.

Just as any craftsman today, he had to master math, science and engineering—the skills we now commonly associate with STEM education.

He also had to learn to

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read, interpret and apply instructions from manuals and blueprints.

Acquiring a craft is hard work requiring long hours and persistence.

The good news is that this shortage leaves millennials with a great opportunity. There isn’t a shortage in work. There’s a shortage in workers, Industry News concluded.

“Rather than spending four to six years in school and selling your soul just to be there, you can complete a trade-specific program in just two years with better potential job security to boot.”

The bottom line is skilled workers are vital to bringing manufacturing back to America.

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.com.

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Washington Gov. signs wildfire education bill OLYMPIA – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill May 10 that will help local authorities with wildfire education, prevention and response – with a focus on preventing homelessness.

Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, R-Republic, sponsored the legislation as a result of concerns brought forward by her local elected officials and constituents.

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PUD Townhall Evening

Commission Meeting Agenda May 30, 2017 Cutter Theatre, Metaline Falls, Washington

The public is invited to attend, meet the commission and staff and appear before the commission. Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Video Conference at Box Canyon is available. Contact the Commission Office at 509-447-9336 for special accommodations or additional information.

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100 years ago 1917 The Farm Loan Association of the county had made applications for loans totaling over $100,000.

J.L. Montzheimer was appointed superintendent of the Panhandle mill at Ione.

A Ruby man was sentenced to not more than five years in the penitentiary for assault with intent to kill Prosecutor Leavy.

90 years ago 1927 Winnifred Straalsund of Furport won the Pend Oreille County spelling match at Newport and went to Olympia to represent the county in the state spelling contest.

Jackie Coogan in the comedy delight “Old Clothes� was playing at the Rex Theater.

Arrangements for the observance of Memorial Day in Newport were being made by a committee of officers of the knights of Pythias Lodge.

80 years ago 1937 Driving logs from the Priest River region for Diamond Match Co. mills at Cusick and Newport were well underway.

Two carloads of machinery, including generator, switchboards, etc. ... had arrived for the power project of the Pend Oreille Mines and Metals Co. A new logging camp was established to bring out timber from the Lamb Creek and Upper West Branch regions.

70 years ago 1947 Two Newport Grizzlies, Dick Dodge and Lyle Balderson, represented Newport High School at the state tack meet in Pullman.

The Newport City Council decided on a major program of street improvements through the use of a $10,500 fund of the old state development board’s allocation originally intended for use in the construction of a sewage disposal plant.

Members of the Newport High School graduation class were guests of the Rex Theater management at a special matinee showing of “The Bowery.�

60 years ago 1957 Clayton D. McKern, Newport service station owner and former two-term mayor, was appointed by the Pend Oreille and Stevens County commissioners to fill out the unexpired term of the late Earl G. Griffith.

Conrad N. Aydelott of Newport was awarded the J.A. Gutteau scholarship in the amount of $150 for the 1957-58 school year at Washington State College.

30 years ago 1987 Newport junior and senior high school advanced wood shop

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These two were participating in the biker games during a biker wedding held on Fertile Valley Road in 1987.

students announced an auction of items they made, including dressers, desks, a rocking horse, cedar chests and plant stands. ‘Bikers celebrate spring wedding’ was the headline for a photo spread of a wedding. The Hillyard Hussy Society held their second annual spring opener on Fertile Valley Road, celebrating the marriage of a biker couple and raising money for a widow whose husband was killed in a motorcycle crash. In addition to motorcycle contests, the event had a “best buns� contest for the men and a wet T-shirt contest for the women.

The Priest River boys golf team qualified for state in a dramatic fashion, winning by two strokes.

Chris Martin and Casey Thorpe led the Spartans with a 78, followed by Chris Blayne at 80, Brad Ivie at 91 and Mike Parenteau at 95.

20 years ago 1997 A judge ruled that Bonner County Commissioners violated the law when they voted to eliminate the building department, terminate its eight employees and abolish building codes in the county. The judge ruled that the meeting notice was insufficient and ordered the fired employees reinstated.

Tighe Stuart, an eighth grader at Sadie Halstead Middle School in Newport was selected “Composer of the Month� by the Borah Elementary School in Coeur d’Alene.

The class was to learn about a

young local composer and Stuart was chosen after the class listened to tapes of his music and viewed a video of “The Sailor’s Folly,� a suite he composed when he was in the fifth grade.

The Newport Masonic Lodge awarded Junior Achievement Certificates to 34 students in Pend Oreille County during a ceremony at the Masonic Lodge.

10 years ago 2007 The Selkirk girls softball team won the league championship, defeating St. George’s and Springdale.

Kim DiRienz of the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club received the rare Melvin Jones Fellowship Award at the Lions spring conference in Fernie, B.C. The Lions Club International recognizes outstanding individuals by bestowing the award that is named for the Lions Founder, Melvin Jones.

The award is the highest form of recognition given in the Lions organization.

The Calispel Valley Library in Cusick was awarded a “Happiness grant� by the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The grant was for materials on the subject of “the pursuit of happiness.�

The library got 15 books, posters and bookmarkers, along with a CD of “Happy Land: Musical Tributes to Laura Ingales Wilder.�

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Washington parks finalist for National Gold Medal Awards OLYMPIA – Washington State Parks has been named a finalist for the 2017 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

Founded in 1965, the Gold Medal Awards program honors communities in the U.S. that demonstrate excellence in parks and recreation through long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition. Applications are separated into seven classes, with five classes based on population, one class for armed forces recreation and one class for state park systems awarded on odd numbered years.

The agency is a finalist in the State Parks category. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest and most diverse state park

systems in the country, with 125 parks and properties totaling approximately 120,000 acres. The park system receives approximately 35 million visits a year, resulting in a total economic contribution of $1.4 billion. Washington’s state parks lie along the Pacific Coast, Puget Sound and San Juan Islands and in lowland forest, mountains and lakes, as well as in desert, sage and shrub-steppe regions of Eastern Washington.

The Commission provides a wide range of recreation opportunities as well as stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources.

Statewide programs include long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation.

For the National Gold Medal Award, agencies are judged on their ability to address the needs of those they serve through

the collective energies of citizens, staff and elected officials. Washington State Parks joins three other finalists in their class that will compete for grand honors this year.

“We are very pleased and excited to be named a finalist for this very prestigious award,” said Don Hoch, State Parks director. “We’ve been through some very tough times and are now on a positive path, because of the creativity, hard work and dedication of our staff and Commission.”

A panel of five park and recreation professionals reviews and judges all applica-

tion materials. Judges are chosen for their considerable experience and knowledge in parks and recreation on both the local and national levels.

This year’s finalists will compete for Grand Plaque Award honors this summer, and the seven Grand Plaque recipients will be announced live during the NRPA General Session at the 2017 NRPA Annual Conference Sept. 26 to 28, in New Orleans.

For more information on the Gold Medal Awards, visit www.nrpa.org/goldmedal or www.aapra.org.

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This male rufous hummingbird was photographed in mid-Pend Oreille County last week.

The tiny birds fly as far south as Mexico during their annual migration.

The rufous hummingbird will defend its territory against far larger birds.

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A custom turtle decoration made by Karen Snyder.

the front of the studio. Motorists turning around in the Couldesac will see the open sign.

Coming from Blanchard: Take Highway 41 towards Newport. When coming down the hill into town, slow down and take the first right turn after the 35 mph sign. Then the first right.

“We are happy to be open again and hope you will come and see the new studio,” Snyder said.

For more information, go to www. ergj1.com.

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House Bill 2010 has two components.

First, it requires the Department of Natural Resources, subject to availability of appropriated funds, to provide funding to certain counties for equipment and services used for residential wildfire risk reduction activities to prevent homelessness. While the 2017-19 operating budget still needs to be passed in the ongoing special session, Maycumber believes it will include funding for her bill.

Secondly, the legislation authorizes the DNR to transfer ownership of depreciated firefighting vehicles and related equipment to local fire districts in wildfire-prone areas of the state.

“This bill is about wildfire education, prevention and response. These are key issues to the communities I represent and I have made them priorities since entering office,” Maycumber said. “The goal is to get the appropriate resources to the appropriate communities at the appropriate times. We also want to do all we can to prevent families from becoming homeless as a result of catastrophic wildfires.”

The 7th District lawmaker advocated

for her legislation in a public hearing of the House Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee Feb. 16.

House Bill 2010 garnered support from local elected officials, including Stevens County Commissioner Wes McCart. He testified in favor of the legislation, including the importance of helping those left homeless as the result of wildfires.

“I appreciate the support of local elected officials and my colleagues in the Legislature in pushing this bill through.

It was a team effort,” said Maycumber, who is the assistant ranking Republican on the House Environment Committee.

“We still have more work to do to protect our communities from devastating wildfires. It’s important we make progress every legislative session and this is a step forward.”

House Bill 2010 is the first piece of legislation prime sponsored by Maycumber to be signed into law. The measure contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.

The 2017 legislative session ended on April 23. The Legislature is in a 30-day special session to finalize the operating and capital budgets.

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OLDTOWN – ERGJ Studios, formerly The Gallery: ERGJ Newport, has relocated and is now open for business.

Founders Karen and Dale Snyder made the decision to close The Gallery in downtown Newport in October of 2015.

“We did not leave the area, we just went back to the things we do best,” says Karen Snyder.

That includes glass demonstrations, lamp work, faceting, wire wrapping, lapidary, custom jewelry and repair. The gallery also offers classes both in the studio and at people’s homes by request (for groups of five or more).

The studio is open for visits, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are also open most weekends, but interested visitors should call ahead.

“We are traveling to shows again and some weekends we may be out of town,” Snyder said.

The gallery’s website will be updated to show the schedule for the summer.

The studio is next to the Synder’s home on Idaho Hill. Going up the hill on Highway 41 go over the railroad bridge past the Welcome to Idaho Sign. Take the second street on the left (Marion) and the very first right on Valley Street. The gallery is the third residence from the end on the left. There is a vinyl sign on

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Investigation: At least 70 Washington fentanyl deaths in 2016 OLYMPIA – The synthetic opioid fentanyl and other fentanyl-like drugs were involved in the deaths of at least 70 people in Washington in 2016, according to a joint investigation of state agencies. Fentanyl drugs are a problem that appears to be increasing here, as elsewhere, according to a news release from the state Department of Health.

The Department of Health, the State Toxicology Laboratory, the University of Washington’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, and Public Health Seattle & King County collaborated on an investigation to better understand how fentanyl-related drugs are being obtained and used, and the extent of their influence on overdose deaths in the state.

“While we still have a lot to learn about how these drugs are influencing drug use and overdoses in our state, this report answers some of our initial questions and gives us some insight to help shape our response to this challenge,” state health officer Dr. Kathy Lofy said.

Fentanyl-involved deaths roughly doubled from 2015 to 2016, though direct comparisons are not possible because the state’s toxicology lab changed its test protocols in mid-2016 to identify smaller amounts and new types of fentanyl-like drugs. In 2015, using the old protocol, the toxicology lab identified 28 fentanyl-related deaths.

The 2015 protocol would have identified 53 fentanyl-related deaths in 2016; the new protocol identified an additional 17 deaths related to fentanyl and similar drugs.

Caleb Banta-Green, a senior research scientist at the UW’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, analyzed medical examiners’ data from King, Pierce, Snohomish and Spokane counties, where 41 of the 70 fentanyl-related deaths were recorded and where more details about those deaths were available.

“Our review showed that most overdoses involved fentanyl whose source is illicit or unknown,” he said.

“Fentanyl-related drugs are present in a substantial minority of cases, and pharmaceutical fentanyl in a small proportion of cases. The source and form of these non-pharmaceutical drugs is hard to determine, but appears to be often purchased on the street or online, and often in the form of a powder or pill that looks like a real pharmaceutical such as an opioid or a benzodiazepine.”

Fentanyl is a fast-acting, powerful opioid – 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine and 30 to 50 times more potent than heroin. Fentanyl compounds bought on the street or on the Internet may have unpredictable levels of potency, making it hard to use a known or consistent amount or even to know what drug you are taking.

Importantly, the illicitly produced drug can be chemically indistinguishable from the pharmaceutical drug.

However, it is typically sold as a powder or a pill – forms not available by prescription. Pharmaceutical fentanyl is typically only available at hospitals for surgeries and occasionally prescribed as a transdermal patch or a lollipop form to treat patients’ severe pain.

Over the past several years, overdose deaths from prescription opioids have declined while heroin deaths have increased. Preliminary analysis of 2016 data shows there were 680 opioid-re-

What is fentanyl?

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a schedule II prescription drug, and it is typically used to treat patients with severe pain or to manage pain after surgery. It is also sometimes used to treat patients with chronic pain who are physically tolerant to other opioids. In its prescription form, fentanyl is known by such names as Actiq, Duragesic, and Sublimaze. Street names for fentanyl or for fentanyl-laced heroin include Apache, China Girl, China White, Dance Fever, Friend, Goodfella, Jackpot, Murder 8, TNT, and Tango and Cash.

How do people use fentanyl?

When prescribed by a physician, fentanyl is often administered via injection, transdermal patch, or in lozenges. However, the fentanyl and fentanyl analogs associated with recent overdoses are produced in clandestine laboratories. This nonpharmaceutical fentanyl is sold in the following forms: as a powder; spiked on blotter paper; mixed with or substituted for heroin; or as tablets that mimic other, less potent opioids. People can swallow, snort, or inject fentanyl, or they can put blotter paper in their mouths so that fentanyl is absorbed through the mucous membrane.

Why is fentanyl dangerous?

Opioid receptors are also found in the areas of the brain that control breathing rate. High doses of opioids, especially potent opioids such as fentanyl, can cause breathing to stop completely, which can lead to death. The high potency of fentanyl greatly increases risk of overdose, especially if a person who uses drugs is unaware that a powder or pill contains fentanyl. Fentanyl sold on the street can be mixed with heroin or cocaine, which markedly amplifies its potency and potential dangers.

The medication naloxone is an opioid receptor antagonist that reverses opioid overdose and restores normal respiration. Overdoses of fentanyl should be treated immediately with naloxone and may require higher doses to successfully reverse the overdose.

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he Second Annual High School Student Art Show is currently underway at The Artisan Gallery in Priest River.

The show features original artwork from area students and prizes are awarded for first through third place in 2D and 3D art. The pubic is invited to an artist reception Saturday, May 20, at the gallery. Refreshments will be provided and people can vote for their favorite student artwork. Some pieces are also for sale.

All photos by Sophia Aldous

“In the Deep,” acrylic and watercolor by Dakota Shafer of Selkirk. This piece won second place in the 2D art category. Shafer also won first place for her oil pastel piece.

Metal butterflies designed and cut by Paige Perrins of Newport High School.

First place in the 3D art category: “When Max Gets Bored,” by Max Bombino of Priest River.

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b r i e f ly Low-income spay and neuter clinic May 23 SPOKANE - Pawsitive Outreach Spay/Neuter Alliance, (POSNA) in partnership with the Spokane Humane Society, is sponsoring their next spay/ neuter clinic for low-income cat owners Tuesday, May 23. The co-pay to spay or neuter any cat is only $25. Thanks to a grant from the Inland Northwest Community Foundation, that can be reduced to just $15.00 for those in need of additional financial help. In situations of extreme need, or where there are many cats, all fees can be waived.

Transportation to and from the clinic is provided at no extra charge.

For more information or to book an appointment(s), call Cindy Knudsen at (509) 671-1427.

‘Legends and Lore’ onstage at Circle Moon Theatre SACHEEN LAKE - Rainbows, unicorns, folklore, and much more will be celebrated in “Legends and Lore,” the spring production of Northwoods Performing Arts.

“Legends” is scheduled on June 2-3, 9-10, 13, and 16-17. Tickets are $25 per person for dinner and show, or $12 for show only.

Senior and children tickets are $10. Dining service begins at 6:30 p.m. and the curtain opens at 7:30 p.m.

Dinners are provided by Skeyes the Limit (menu for June 2 and June 16 is chicken parmesan); Mi Pueblo (menu for June 3 and June 9 is chili Colorado); River Catering by Darcie (menu for June 10 is BBQ pork ribs), and Travis Coffey (menu for June 13 and June 17 is BBQ pork ribs).

For tickets and reservations call 208-448-1294 or go to www.northwoodsperformingarts.com. Tickets can also be purchased at Seeber’s Pharmacy in Newport.

Circle Moon Theatre is located on Highway 211, three and a half miles north of Highway 2.

Selkirk students will rock out May 20 IONE – The Selkirk Music Department, made up of high school students, will perform the 30th annual “Puttin’ on the Ritz” Saturday, May 20, 7 p.m. at Selkirk High School.

The theme this year is “Take it Easy/Proud Mary” and will feature songs by rock bands The Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $25.

This will be Selkirk music teacher Donovan Johnson’s last show with his students, as he is retiring at the end of the school year after almost 30 years in the Selkirk School District.

Share your life events for free NEWPORT – The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers are looking to share your life events with the community.

Submit births, weddings and engagements to The Miner for publication at no charge. The Miner can be reached at 509-447-2433, minernews@povn.com or visit www.pendoreillerivervalley.com online, or stop by the office at 421 S. Spokane in Newport.

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‘McManus in Love’ at the Playhouse this week NEWPORT - In the spirit of Who Let the Girls Out weekend, “McManus in Love,” a one-man comedy written by nationally renowned humor writer Patrick F. McManus, and starring, Tim Behrens, comes to the Pend Oreille Playhouse Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20.

The doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Drinks, including Shannon Faye wine or Top Frog beer is available for purchase before the show.

Saturday the doors will open at 6 p.m., so shoppers taking part in Who Let the Girls Out are welcome to come on in and sit after a hard day of shopping.

“McManus in Love” fol-

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Actor and comedian Tim Behrens in character bringing to life the stories of Patrick F. McManus.

lows the antics of the young Pat and his pal Crazy Eddie Muldoon, as

they discover their fear of the dark is child’s play compared to their fear of

girls.

But something keeps them wondering about love, romance, marriage and what is this thing called dating anyway?

Over the course of the evening, they discover why the first date warps one’s personality forever.

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

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

Plans underway for Pioneer Days

NEWPORT – Organizers are making plans for the Pend Oreille County Historical Society’s Pioneer Weekend Events, set for June 23-25.

Friday, June 23, the membership meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Along with hearing about the legacy for the Big Smoke Endowment Fund and the Historical Society, members will hear volunteers and board members discuss plans for future museum projects.

Saturday, June 24, the Coffee and Light Breakfast will kick off

the Homestead Tour. People will gather at the Usk Community Center to meet with neighbors from 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Following coffee, people will tour and explore a few former Pend Oreille County homestead sites from the early 1900s and visit the sites of the Tacoma Creek and Locke Schools.

Described as a fun outing, the tour will be led by homesteader descendants. Contributors and editors of the Big Smoke over the years will tell some of the stories and lore passed on about the

homesteads. People are invited to come prepared for a morning in the woods, to bring a camera, bug spray, and sun hat, as well as snacks to pass around.

That evening the annual dinner will be held at the Crossroads Restaurant, at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 25, the Annual Old Settlers Picnic and Tacoma Creek Reunion will take place at the Ethel Osborne Homestead at milemarker 7.5 on Tacoma Creek Road, off Highway 20. The reunion will start at 11 a.m. or so.

Priest River Library fun PRIEST RIVER - The Priest River Library will offer a Live and Learn Polymer Clay Tile Class with instructor Ana Funderburk on Thursday, May 18, at 5 p.m. Easy to sculpt, various patterns to use during the class and participant’s tile will be completed by the end of the class. There is a $5 materials charge for the adult class.

The next open Adult Coloring Class will be Friday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m. All supplies are provided for a relaxing and reenergizing time in the company of other like-minded coloring artists.

Summer Reading is just around the corner for children. The theme this year is Build a Better World. Check the website for weekly themes and special events that will be held in the local community of Priest River.

Call 208 448-2207 ext. 103 or email library@westbonnerlibrary.org for more information or check the library website at www.westbonner.lili. org.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, May 17 Rotary Club : 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

Friday, May 19

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

Books Out Back: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Priest River Library

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

Davis Lake Grange: Noon - Davis Lake Grange

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

Thursday, May 18 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m.

- Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport

Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Al-Anon : 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, Call Jan 208-946-6131 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Saturday, May 20 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 Christian Prayer Hour: 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Oath Keepers Constitutional Study Group: 6:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

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

Monday, May 22 Hospitality House Potluck: Noon - Hospitality House in Newport Blanchard Grange Potluck: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange

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

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

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

7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library

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

Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library

Wednesday, May 24

Writers Group: 2 p.m. Create Arts Center Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Spirit Lake Visions, Inc.: 7 p.m. - 5525 New Hampshire St., Spirit Lake Notes: For information, call 208-623-2275 Alcoholics Anonymous:

Tuesday, May 23 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest

Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

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

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

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

Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for sites

Where to Worship

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~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.

509-671-3436

CATHOLIC MASSES www.pocoparishes.org Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m.

Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. 4 p.m.

Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows LeClerc Creek Rd. Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m.

Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Backbiting quencheth the light of the heart, and extinguisheth the life of the soul.”

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

Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

“Jesus Youth Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Services - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.org

“Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.”

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

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

BLESSED HOPE

AMERICAN LUTHERAN

Sunday, May 21 Newport Youth: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School

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

Blanchard Book Talk: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library

River Senior Center

CHURCH OF FAITH

REAL LIFE NEWPORT

CHURCH E.L.C.A. BAPTIST CHURCH 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA 332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

301 W. Spruce St, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday 10:30AM Wednesday 7:00PM Worship Service 10 a.m.

Nursery Care Available Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen (509) 447-4338 Pastor Becky Anderson (864) 378-7056 www.americanlutheranchurch.net 447-4121 Bible preaching, God newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org honoring music

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Labrador jumps into governor’s race

By Kevin Richert Idaho Education News

BOISE – U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador joined the race for governor May 9.

The widely anticipated move came with little fanfare – and no public events. The 1st Congressional District representative filed paperwork with the secretary of state’s office, naming a campaign treasurer.

William L. Spence of the Lewiston Tribune first reported on the filing Tuesday morning, and the secretary of state’s office confirmed the filing.

Labrador joins a crowded GOP field in the race to succeed retiring Gov. Butch Otter, and a wide-open May 2018 primary that could split Republican ranks.

Lt. Gov. Brad Little entered the race nearly a year ago, and carries Otter’s backing. Former state Sen. Russell Fulcher jumped back into the race in 2016, after mounting a spirited but unsuccessful conservative bid to unseat Otter in 2014. Boise developer and physician Tommy Ahlquist announced his bid earlier this year, and has pledged to wage a high-profile campaign.

In a statement May 9, Labrador swiftly tried to distance himself from the GOP establishment.

“Idaho needs a proven conservative leader who will stand against the special interests and politicians that have picked the winners and losers in our state Capitol for too long,” he said. “Idaho needs a strong leader who will make government fair for everyone.”

Labrador, an immigration attorney, has cast himself as a political outsider throughout his political career. As a member of the Legislature, Labrador publicly clashed with Otter when the governor made an unsuccessful push to increase gas taxes. The four-term congressman is a member of the House Freedom Caucus, a group of conservatives that has sometimes clashed with GOP leadership. Labrador has also publicly traded barbs with fellow Republican Mike Simpson, Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District representative, who is endorsing Little.

While hardly unexpected, Tuesday’s filing comes after Labrador has been at the eye of a public relations storm over health care reform.

During a town hall meeting in Lewiston Friday, held one day after Labrador voted for a GOP bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Labrador said, “Nobody dies because they don’t have access to health care.” The statement went viral, drawing visceral reactions in Idaho and nationally. Labrador conceded the statement “wasn’t very elegant,” but criticized the news media for focusing on one five-second portion of his comment.

While Ahlquist took to Twitter over the weekend to lampoon Labrador’s health care remark, he took a more low-key approach in a statement Tuesday morning. “I See race, 12A

Donations sought for fireworks METALINE – the committee for a Patriotic Fourth of July is preparing for Independence Day festivities in Metaline Waterfront Park this summer. They are asking businesses, towns, clubs and individuals to contribute toward the purchase of fireworks.

Send donations to: Citzens for a Patriotic Fourth, PO Box 544, Ione, WA 99139.This is an annual North Pend Oreille County celebration and all are welcome.

Senator Patty Murray (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: 10 North Post Street Spokane WA 00201 Phone: (509) 624-9561 Senator Maria Cantwell (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: W. 910 Riverside, No. 697 Spokane WA 99201 Phone: (509) 353-2547 Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) 1708 Longworth House Office Bldg.

Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Colville Office: 555 South Main Colville WA 99114 Phone: (509) 684-3481

Legislative District 7 - Position 1 Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber (R) 411 John L. O’Brian building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7908 Email: Jacquelin.Maycumber@leg. wa.gov No home office yet Legislative District 7 - Position 2 Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7988 Email: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Local Address (March-December) 20 North Main St. PO Box 1 Omak, WA 98441 Phone: (509) 826-7203 State Senator - Legislative District 7 Shelly Short 409 Legislative Building PO Box 40407 Olympia WA 98504 Phone: (360) 786-7612 Email: shelly.short@leg.wa.gov

Washington Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 During session, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Legislative homepage: www.leg.wa.gov

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Call me today at 509-684-1012 down rive r eve nts Wednesday, May 17 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library

“Now we have to o whisper our secrets since Grandma got ot new hearing aids ...”

Basic Computer Class: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations 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 18 North Pend Oreille Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Ione Train Depot

Governor Jay Inslee (D) Office of the Governor PO Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 360-902-4111 Relay operators for the deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov

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W ASH I N G T O N President Donald R. Trump (R) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington D.C. 20500 Phone: Comments 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414

SPIRIT LAKE - A fatal crash occurred on Spirit Lake Cutoff and Peregrine Rd, north of Spirit Lake on Monday, May 15, at about 7:32 p.m., according to a press release from Idaho State Police. A green 1995 Subaru Legacy with three occupants was traveling northbound on Spirit Lake Cutoff when the driver lost control entering the southbound ditch, striking several mailboxes. The vehicle overturned and came to rest on its top blocking the roadway for approximately six hours.

At this time it is unclear who was driving the vehicle, according to the ISP news release. The vehicle was occupied by Jose F. Sosa Jr., 55, of Coeur D’Alene and two juvenile males. One juvenile male was ejected

BOISE – There’s been much made about the timing of U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador’s entry into the governor’s race last week.

But don’t dismiss the obvious. What Labrador did was put together the apparatus to start raising money for a governor’s campaign, and a GOP primary that looms barely a year away. And in the money race, Labrador is already running at a disadvantage.

Because Lt. Gov. Brad Little jumped into the race last summer, he was able to raise $393,000 by Dec. 31. Russell Fulcher raised $51,000 in 2016. Tommy Ahlquist entered the race in 2017, and won’t have to file a campaign finance report until the summer – but the Boise developer and doctor is expected to run a big-money campaign. As of right now, Labrador is vying for dollars and votes with these three Republican opponents.

While Labrador is playing catch-up, the gap probably isn’t insurmountable.

Even though Little jumpstarted his fundraising with a $50,000 personal donation, his 2016 haul is impressive. It includes big donations from some of the state’s most prominent industries and lobbying groups, such as Intermountain Gas, Union Pacific and the J.R. Simplot Co. He has also secured donations from some prominent Republican figures, such as former House Speaker Bruce Newcomb and Mike Gwartney, the longtime confidante to Gov. Butch Otter and the former (and embattled) head of the state Department of Administration. Several current legislators are in Little’s camp.

Still, Labrador has long positioned himself as an anti-establishment Republican. The mainstream GOP dollars probably weren’t heading his way, anyway.

Labrador will be in direct competition with Fulcher – for dollars and ultimately for votes. Both are courting the conservative wing of the GOP, and Labrador endorsed Fulcher in his 2014 run for governor.

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PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Historical Society wants to strike a deal with the city. Donna Jones attended Monday night’s city council meeting, with a proposal: $20 a week for 18 weeks for mowing the museum’s lawn. “Our dilemma is, we are not physically capable of taking care of our lawn problems this year. We went to the professionals. We need 18 weeks of mowing. And they charge $35. That’s about $700, which is above our budget,� Jones said.

For years museum volunteers mowed the lawn, but they are getting too long on years.

Last year, the museum paid an individual $10 an

hour to mow the lawn. “He needed the money,�

Jones said. But when he was injured doing the job, it cost the museum $800, and insurance rates went up. “In a perfect world, the council would say ‘of course we’ll do that for you,’� Jones said Monday night. “Since it’s not a perfect world, I’ll make a deal with you. We can afford $20, instead of the $35.�

Jones said she came to the city after the historical society exhausted every other option.

The society is funded by the community; it’s not supported financially by the city or county, and other than board members, they have a handful

of bakers who help out with bake sales to raise money, and four other people outside the board who help out.

The historical society also applied to renegotiate its lease with the BNSF Railroad. “We’re still waiting for that to come back. We’re trying to save our money so we can meet any demands that the railroad may have,� Jones said.

While it was apparent the city council and staff wanted to help out, there is protocol to follow. Mayor Jim Martin will check with the city’s insurance to make sure an employee would still be covered if working on the museum’s grounds.

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from the vehicle and died at the scene. Only one of the juvenile males was wearing a safety restraint.

The deceased juvenile was transported to Sherman and Knapp funeral home in Priest River. Sosa was transported by air ambulance to Kootenai Health, and the juvenile male was transported by ground ambulance to Kootenai Health.

Next of kin have been notified and the investigation is ongoing. The ISP doesn’t release juvenile’s names.

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welcome Congressman Labrador to the race and look forward to a spirited campaign. The congressman will bring his experience in Washington, D.C. to the race, and I am excited to continue sharing my conservative message of building an even better Idaho with a fresh approach and new ideas.�

Little’s statement was more pointed. “Idaho is not Washington, D.C., and I would like to welcome Congressman Labrador back home to the place where we balance our budget and conservative ideals guide us each day. Idahoans, including myself, look forward to hearing from Congressman Labrador about the accomplishments he has made while being in Congress for more than six years.�

In a statement Tuesday, Fulcher cited recent history, and sought to appeal to his own conservative base. “In 2014, (Labrador) endorsed me in my race for governor, stating he supported me because of my ‘political courage and fresh ideas.’ He said that I would ‘work to reduce our dependence on Washington, D.C., make the tax code more competitive, reduce regulation, and give Idaho the chance to fulfill its promise.’ I suspect he still believes that.�

Labrador’s move into the governor’s race creates another wide-open campaign — for his seat in Congress.

Republicans have held the 1st District seat since 2010, when Labrador unseated one-term Rep. Walt Minnick, a Democrat.

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hether you’re hitting the open road for a leisurely cruise or simply spending more time in your car keeping up with a fast-paced summer, you want your vehicle at its best when it comes to safety, style and comfort.

The change of seasons is a great time to give your car some special attention to ensure you can confidently roll right through summer. Start by running through a checklist to ensure your car’s safety features are in good working order. Test headlights, tail lights and turn signals, and check fluid levels, topping off or replacing as needed. Also be sure tires are properly inflated, and inspect seat belts for any imperfections that may hinder performance.

If you’re going to arrive safely, why not go in style, too? Keeping your car sparkling clean not only protects finishes inside and out, it’s the easiest way to make your ride look great. Let your personality show with subtle touches like seat covers or license plate wraps bearing your favorite sports team or college.

And don’t forget comfort. Have visors ready to block harsh sun rays, and be sure your air conditioner is ready to deliver a refreshing blast of cool air. Add an air freshener with a subtle summery scent, and don’t forget to throw a light blanket in the trunk so you’re ready when a cool evening breeze kicks up.

Make the most of your summer on the move with these ideas that make caring for your car a cinch.

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Easy ways to accessorize your ride Simple accessories can add fun and function to your daily commute or a summertime trek across the state. Keep these auto additions in mind and you’ll be stocked up for wherever the road takes you. n Seat

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Available in a variety of colors to suit individual styles and preferences, seat covers not only protect your upholstery from harsh pool chemicals or gritty sand, they also shield your skin from hot, sun-soaked materials.

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DIY car care everyone can do While taking your car to an auto service professional is a great way to ensure its performance, the Car Care Council reminds vehicle owners there are few simple vehicle checks that they can easily learn and do themselves to save a little money and help keep their vehicles running efficiently all summer long.

With basic knowledge of common maintenance practices and a little time, motorists can inspect the following components in their own driveway: Check the tires, including tire pressure and tread. Uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots.

Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering and brake and transmission, as well as windshield washer fluid and antifreeze/coolant.

Check the hoses and belts as they can become cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or show signs of excessive wear. These are critical to the proper functioning of the electrical system, air conditioning, power steering and the cooling system.

Check the wipers and lighting so that you can see and be seen. Check that all interior and exterior lighting is working properly and inspect and replace worn wiper blades.

Keep the reservoir filled with windshield washer fluid.

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Never open a hot radiator cap when checking the coolant level in the reservoir.

As a rule of thumb, the coolant should be changed annually on most vehicles.

Check the gas cap to ensure it is not damaged, loose or missing to prevent gas from spilling or evaporating.

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When washing the outside, make sure to include the tires and wheels and the underside and fenders to eliminate any road salt or grime. The body of the vehicle should be washed using a product sold specifically for cars. Wax your vehicle every six months.

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Recognizing the signs of vehicle engine damage BETHESDA, Md. – It’s not always easy to recognize when your vehicle is suffering from engine damage as symptoms can be overlooked and seen as “normal.” While not all sounds and smells may threaten the life of your engine, there are some obvious warning signs that require a vehicle inspection right away, according to the Car Care Council.

“Early diagnosis of engine damage can most likely be treated, but it is important to be aware of potentially damaging symptoms and have the vehicle inspected if something doesn’t seem right,” said Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council.

“By acting quickly and making necessary repairs as soon as possible, you could be saving yourself from the cost and hassle of breaking down along the road.”

One of the signs of engine trouble is an illuminated check engine light. This light indicates that a vehicle system, such as the ignition, fuel injection or emission control, is not operating properly, even if the vehicle appears to be running normally. Ignoring the check engine light can negatively impact your fuel economy or cause damage resulting in more costly repairs.

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Always replace headlight bulbs in pairs Typically, motorists will only replace a headlight bulb that has burned out or is failing. However, replacing just one failed bulb can result in an unbalanced or unpredictable headlight beam, which presents a potential safety risk. From the driver’s perspective, the road ahead will not be properly lit, and the driver will not get the full benefit of the vehicle’s headlights as the car maker originally intended.

From the oncoming driver’s perspective, an uneven headlamp beam can create an equally risky safety issue.

The oncoming car will be harder to see and difficult to position on the road.

It could also be confused with a single headlight vehicle such as a motorcycle.

Replacing important auto parts in pairs is a common sense idea. Professional automotive technicians and driving safety advocates alike consis-

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Why replace headlight bulbs when they get old?

Many drivers will only replace a bulb that has completely failed, but for maximum driving safety, an aging bulb should replaced before it burns out. The filament of any halogen headlight bulb ages with use, time, and exposure to the elements. As a result, the bulb’s light output deteriorates.

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The first manufacturer to offer this innovation in a residential lawn tractor – the single-cylinder XT Enduro Series – Cub Cadet now offers a v-twin electronic fuelinjected (EFI) engine, which has undergone a rigorous certification process with hundreds of hours of testing and more than 60 qualification tests to deliver premium quality and strength.

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to only use the amount needed.

Push-button starting. With EFI engines, a simple push of a button starts the lawn tractor. Plus, it starts in all weather conditions with no choke necessary.

“This is the latest example of innovation homeowners are seeing in their lawn equipment,” said Emily Sword, director of Cub Cadet marketing.

“With more efficient performance and less maintenance, it means less time worrying about your lawn and more time enjoying it.”

visibility.

For example, a new headlight bulb that can typically project a 240-foot beam will only be able to deliver a 160-foot beam after three years.

That’s potentially a whopping 33 percent less light and a critical safety concern.

Changing bulbs in pairs also makes good sense from an efficiency point of view. You only have to go to the shop once and you reduce the risk of the other headlight bulb failing while you’re on the road.

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that is new, different or suspicious may indicate a problem, including a high-pitched squeal, grinding or thumping.

Sounds under the hood, such as hissing, can also indicate that your vehicle is in need of attention.

Although all cars burn fossil fuels that create undesired emissions, these odors should remain outside of the car.

Unusual smells that could signal engine damage include: burnt rubber, hot oil, gasoline, sweet smell of syrup, burning carpet and rotten eggs. When you smell any peculiar odor, you should not

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Another symptom of engine damage is excessive amounts of smoke or steam. Although some smoke is normal, excessive amounts of dark smoke in particular indicates that oil is leaking into the combustion chamber and is being burned along with the gasoline.

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b r i e f ly Grizzly golfers go on to districts NEWPORT – Grizzly golfers Tabitha Chaloupka, Chris Ownbey and John Hilden placed at sub-districts last Tuesday, May 9 against Medical Lake at Fairways Golf Course. This qualified them for the district match Tuesday, May 16 at Chewelah, played after The Miner went to press.

We’ll have results in next week’s issue.

SPOKANE – Freeman shut out Deer Park 10-0 in six innings in the title game for the District 7 1A title game Saturday, May 13.

That makes Freeman the No. 1 seed at the state tournament in Moses Lake.

Colville beat Chewelah 10-2 in the other district action with Northeast A League teams. The win gave Colville a chance to play in to the state tournament Tuesday.

Running Club welcomes new members NEWPORT – The Road Rebels Newport Running Club welcomes people to join them on weekly runs, every Thursday at 5:45 p.m. Routes are posted at Club Energy a week in advance. After the run, members meet at Kelly’s Bar and Restaurant for social hour.

Complete 10 runs to earn a Rebel Runners Club shirt.

There is an annual fee of $30 due on participant’s first run and due annually the first run of May. For more information, go to the club’s Facebook page at www.facebook. com/roadrebelsnewport.

Lady Panthers named All Academic Team IONE – The Selkirk softball team has the highest average grade point average of any 1B school in the state of Washington. The team was named All Academic and will travel to Yakima May 27 to receive the award at the state softball tournament.

“Those kids, a lot of them are two and three sport athletes, that still take the time to do their studies,” coach Mike Mondich said. “They obviously have strong parents, and our school must have really good teachers.”

The 17 girls on the softball team have an average GPA of 3.656.

“Our schools do more with less than many school districts,” Mondich said. “That’s a good group of girls and a good group of parents to make sure they pay attention to their studies.”

Mondich was named co-Coach of the Year, along with Charlie Grove of Curlew, a Selkirk graduate.

Lexi Ellsworth, a senior, and Jenna Couch and Sierra Chantry, juniors, were named to the All League Team.

The entire All League Team will be published in a future issue of The Miner.

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Joel McDermeit just makes the jump in pole vault. He came in third place, with a personal record of more than nine feet.

Arrand breaks school record in javelin

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Grizzlies were the hosts with the most at the Northeast A League track and field meet that included Deer Park, Chewelah and Newport Wednesday, May 10 at Ellersick Field.

Dalton Arrand broke the Newport High School record for boys’ javelin, throwing 173 feet, five inches, earning him first place. He also came in second place in the discus, throwing 128 feet, eight inches. Brad McMeen came in second in the javelin, throwing 125 feet, one inch. Brian Malcolm and Troy Hill came in On Deck: fourth and At Deer Park: Wednesday, fifth in the May 17, 3:30 p.m. long jump, with distances of 16 feet, nine inches and 16 feet, eight inches, respectively. Malcolm also won sixth place in the triple jump at 32 feet.

In the girls’ 100 meter race Chloe Clark won third place at 14.38 seconds and Aryonna Willoughby was fourth at 14.44. Jamie Morrell took second place in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 1:01.47 and Willoughby took

third with a time of 1:02.70.

Tiara Hamberg was third in discus, throwing a distance of 81 feet, seven inches. Sonja Moore took first in girls’ pole vault at seven feet, six inches.

Erika Moore went on to take fourth in

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Senior Dalton Arrand shares a laugh with track and field coaching assistant Morgan Stigall at last Wednesday’s track meet.

the long jump at 14-feet, five inches and second in the triple jump at 31 feet, one inch. Rebecca Malcolm won third with a distance of 30 feet.

The Grizzlies will travel to Deer Park Wednesday, May for the NEA JV Invite at 3:30 p.m.

Cusick girls continue to hold top spots in track

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

RIVERSIDE – The Lady Panthers continue to cut a swath through the competition, with Alana Keogh taking first in the girls’ 100 meter race at the NE / SE 1B District Championships in Riverside Tuesday, May 9. Keogh took the top On Deck: spot with At Central Valley: Friday, a time of Saturday, May 19 &20, 3:30 p.m.

12.78. She kept the pace, coming in first again in the 200 meter at 26.18 and first in the 400 meters with a time of 1:00.20. She stayed in the top three in the long jump winning third

at 14 feet, 9 inches. Gracie StrangeOwl took third in the 800 meter at 2:41.45.

She went on to take third in the 1600 meter at 5:56.78 and second in the 3200 with a time of 12:52.11. StrangeOwl also took second in the 300 meter hurdles at 51.77.

In the boys’ 100 meter race Alberto Magana Garcia took fifth with a time of 12.32 and sixth in the 200 meter race at 25.04. Bryce Nomee was in the top ten for discus at seventh place, throwing 77 feet, four inches. Wyatt Shanholtzer was fifth in the long jump at 17 feet, two inches.

Cusick High School will travel to Central Valley High School for the NE/ SE 1B Regional Meet Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20, 3:30 p.m.

Errors hurt in final Spartan game

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

BONNERS FERRY – Priest River errors cost the Spartans in a close game with Kellogg in the District playoffs, Tuesday, May 9 at Bonners Ferry. Kellogg won 9-7.

“We started slow in this game,” Spartan coach Mark Schultz said, with Kellogg up by five when the Spartans came to bat in the third inning. Priest River made up three runs in that inning and tied it in the bottom of the fourth inning, with two more runs, while holding Kellogg scoreless.

But Kellogg wasn’t to be kept down

long, picking up three runs in the fifth inning. Priest River came back with two of their own in the bottom of the inning, to pull within one.

“We dug a hole early with our mistakes,” Schultz said. The Spartans had five errors in the game to one for Kellogg. “I’m proud of how the guys fought back, if we could have gotten one more hit the outcome could have been different.”

Kellogg scored again in the sixth inning.

Senior Hunter Hartwig finished his final high school baseball game two for See spartans, 7b

TIMBERLAKE – The Spartans are ready to head to the State Meet in Middleton this coming week after taking top spots in the District Meet last Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13 at Timberlake High School. Priest River qualified 15 kids (11 boys and four girls) and will bring two alternates, one for each relay in case of injury or illness.

According to Priest River Lamanna High School track and field coach Jared Hughes, this is the biggest group that has gone to state in On Deck: the sport since 2010 when Priest At Middleton: River set a school record with 17 State Championships, qualifiers. The boys got third and Friday, May 19 & girls fifth overall for the team Saturday, May 20 competition.

“The kids competed very well,” said Hughes. “A large number of kids qualified, but only four qualified in multiple events.”

Corbin Maltba broke his own school record in pole vaulting, beating the number one guy in the state to be district champ with a distance of 14 feet, six inches. Konner Durham, battling a hip injury, won See maltba, 7b

Selkirk boys seize victory at Districts

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

RIVERSIDE – The Rangers went up against several other high schools in the NE/SE 1B District Championship Tuesday, May 9 with Ryan Issakides winning first place in the boys’ 800 meter with a time of 2:11.04.

Issakides kept up his winning streak, taking first in the 3200 meter at 11:07.47. Zayren Bubb won first in the long jump at 19 feet, nine inches.

He went on to take second in the triple jump at 42 feet, three inches. The 4x400 relay team of Austin Robertson, Elias Hill, Parker Jenkins and Bubb won first with a finish of 3:41.84.

Jenkins won fourth in On Deck: the boys’ 100 meter race At Central Valley: at 12.26. Bubb took second Friday, Saturday, May 19 & place in the 200 meter with 20, 3:30 p.m. a time of 23.57. The boys continued their hold on the top 10 spots in events with Robertson placing second in the 400 meter race with a time of 55.46.

In the high jump Justin Krabbenhoft came in fourth place at five feet, eight inches.

For the girls, Katie Dewey took sixth in the 100 meter hurdles at 19.50, and fifth in the long jump at 14 feet, three inches. Bree Dawson was fifth in the 300 meter hurdles at 54.15. She also placed fourth in the high jump at four feet, six inches.

In the girls’ shot put, Soraya Framke won fourth place, throwing 28 feet, 10 inches. She went on to win fifth in the discus at 94 feet, four inches.

Selkirk High School will travel to Central Valley High School for the NE/SE 1B Regional Meet Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20, 3:30 p.m.

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Cusick beats Garfield-Palouse

By Sophia Aldous

By Don Gronning

Of The Miner

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BREWSTER - The Grizzlies lost a tough game Saturday, May 13 at Brewster 3-0 in the CTL/NEA Crossover game.

“We had a long week as you know with all the stuff happening at the school,” says Zorica of the loss of Newport High School student Dylan Warner in a traffic collision May 5. “We had limited practices as the kids were trying to move on.”

The game started well for the Grizzlies, with the boys having a few chances to get past Brewster’s defense and make good shots on goal.

“Brewster is a very good team,” says Zorica. “They play a style

CHATTAROY – The Cusick Panthers played a pair of district playoff games last week. They beat Garfield-Palouse 8-7 in 10 innings Tuesday, May 9 and fell to Almira/ Coulee-Hartline 14-4 Saturday, May 12.

The Garfield-Palouse game was close, Cusick coach Randall Herzon said.

“It was a good game,” he said. Cusick’s No. 1 pitcher, Ethan Hardie, hit the 100 pitch limit and had to come out in the sixth inning, replaced by Colton Hansen.

“Hanson pitched great, except for one pitch,” Herzon said. GarfieldPalouse’s No. 3 batter hit a home run to tie the game.

Cusick gave up a run in the first inning, then scored six runs over the next three innings to go up 6-1. Garfield Palouse hit the home run in the bottom of the sixth, driving in another, to tie it up. The teams played a scoreless seventh inning, forcing an extra inning.

In the extra inning, Cusick got Trevor Shanholtzer on base. He stole second, another Panther got on base with a walk and Hansen came to bat, hitting a double and driving in two players, giving Cusick a 8-6 lead.

Garfield-Palouse scored in the bottom of the inning but it wasn’t enough and Cusick got the win.

Saturday Cusick played Almira/Coulee-Hartline.

After ACH scored, Cusick answered with a first in-

‘Their dedication and hard work will pave the way for Grizzly soccer players for the future years to come…’

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Mark Zorica

Newport Soccer Coach

Newport’s Johnny Quandt rushed for the ball during last Saturday’s crossover game against Brewster.

that is not seen in the Northeast A league with very good controlled possession. Our guys battled hard and we just came up short. We also knew when you get to the final 16 teams at the state no one game is easy.”

Brewster struck early with a shot from 40 yards out and a bounce that hit a patch of dirt and took a big bounce over Newport’s goalkeeper. The score ended up 3-0 with Brewster advancing to the final eight.

“We never gave up and battled till the end,” says Zorica. “We had a good season overall, slow start, but came out strong towards the end of the season.”

The High School Spring Sports and End of Year Awards Ceremony is Wednesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. in the Newport High School gymnasium. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments.

Zorica praised seniors Jase Hoadley, Johnny Quandt, Josh Cunningham, LJ Robers, Andy Russell, Jesse Young and Ryan Leon for their hard work over the last three years to set a new culture and expectations for Newport Soccer.

“Their dedication and hard work will pave the way for Grizzly soccer players for the future years to come,” says Zorica. “I am very proud of the team as they went through trials and adversity all season on ands off the pitch.”

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Newport’s goalie Adam Moorhead dives to block a ball.

Lady Spartans end bid to state

Selkirk beats Northport, loses to OH

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

CHATTAROY – The Selkirk Rangers beat Northport 10-0 Tuesday, May 9, in district playoffs, then fell 10-0 in five innings to Odessa-Harrington Saturday, May 13.

In the Northport game, the teams played scoreless through three and a half innings. Then Selkirk came to bat in the bottom of the fourth. Ten runs later, the game was over.

“We had a big inning,” Selkirk coach Jeremy Link said.

Jay Link hit a two run double in the fourth and Ben Avey had three RBIs. Selkirk scored 10 runs on six hits.

Peter McAnerin pitched for Selkirk.

“He threw hard,” Link

said, striking out 10. “He was pretty dominant.”

That put Selkirk into a game with Odessa-Harrington Saturday.

Selkirk didn’t play flawlessly against OH, giving up some errors. OH hit well, too.

“OH swung the bat well,” Link said. “They put the ball in play.”

McAnerin pitched again.

Link said Selkirk batters got some hits, but not many.

Selkirk will lose two players to graduation – Ben Avey and Brayden Taylor.

“They provided leadership,” Link said. “They’re great kids.”

Selkirk will have seven of nine starters coming back, including all the pitchers.

Selkirk finished the year with an 11-8 record.

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting letters of interest through June 30 for membership on its Hunter Education Instructor Advisory Committee (IAC).

The group, which represents the nearly 1,000 volunteer hunter education instructors statewide, advises WDFW on issues and opportunities affecting the hunter education

SPIRIT LAKE – The Priest River softball team ended their season with a loss to Timberlake Thursday. Timberlake goes on to a state play-in game. Bonners Ferry is the district champion and goes on to state.

Priest River lost their first game of the district tournament Monday, but came back Tuesday, May 9 to beat Kellogg.

The Spartans jumped out to an early lead over Kellogg and won 8-2. The Spartans scored on a

program and instructors.

Hunter education instructors certify between 10,000 and 13,000 students annually.

“The IAC’s involvement has been instrumental in making Washington’s hunter education program one of the best in the country,” said David Whipple, WDFW hunter education division See hunter, 7b

groundout by Morgan DeMent in the first inning, and four runs in the second, on a single by Rachel Akre, and a triple by DeMent.

Tawny Nichols earned the win for the Spartans. She pitched five innings, allowing two runs, four hits, and striking out four.

Elizabeth Downs, Akre, Tawny Nichols, Natalie Petit, DeMent and Jesi Huntley all had one hit to lead Spartans.

Thursday’s game against Timberlake was a heartbreaker for

the Spartans, as they lost the lead late in a 17-7 defeat. The game was tied at seven with Timberlake batting in the bottom of the fifth when Timberlake scored on a ground-out.

DeMent drove in five runners in the loss. She had home runs in the second and fourth innings.

The Spartans collected seven hits. Akre and DeMent each had two hits to lead Priest River.

Selkirk, Cusick end softball season

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

Hunter Advisory Committee seeks members

ning run and added three runs of their own and they were up 4-1.

“We were hitting well and ACH looked like they were sort of rattled,” Herzon said. ACH made some errors, which they don’t normally do. But things came apart in two disastrous innings for Cusick.

First, Cusick made a couple errors of their own, allowing ACH to get on the board.

Then, at the top of the fifth inning, Tanner Shanholtzer came to bat.

He fouled a pitch into his face.

“It was a complete fluke, “ Herzon said. “He dropped like a rock.”

Shanholtzer broke his nose and two bones in his face, Herzon said. He came out of the game, leaving Cusick with just eight players.

In the space of two innings, Cusick went from a competitive game in which they were beating an undefeated team to losing by 10.

Herzon said he’s happy with how well the team played throughout the season, especially considering they couldn’t practice much on their own field. When they did get to practice at home, Canon Keogh turned an ankle, hampering him.

Herzon says the team looks good for next year, however.

“We won’t lose anybody,” he said, as the team had no seniors.

Next year they will have six seniors.

Cusick finished the season with a 10-6 overall record.

MEDICAL LAKE – Selkirk and Cusick’s softball season ended at the Northeast 1B district tournament, as both teams lost two games at Medical Lake last weekend.

Selkirk lost to Almira/CouleeHartline 9-5, and to Sunnyside Christian 13-3. Cusick lost to Inchelium 7-6, and to Curlew in a heartbreaking 14-13 loss.

“We should have won,” but his team’s mental toughness wasn’t where it needed it to be, Selkirk coach Mike Mondich said of his young team. Only one senior, Lexi Ellsworth is graduating. “She’s the hardest working kid I’ve ever run up against,” Mondich said.

“They fought hard; we had the bases loaded. We had scored some,

we were on our back. They got a force at home and then threw it to first base for the double-play,” Mondich said.

In the game against ACH, Selkirk hit the ball hard, “but mental lapses killed us,” the coach said.

Ellsworth called a great game from behind the plate, Mondich said. Jenna Couch pitched well.

While Mondich was disappointed in not going to the state tournament, he was happy with the season overall. They beat ACH earlier in the season, for the first time in five years.

Cusick played Waitsburg in a play-in game last week, 10 running them 18-8, ending the game in the fifth inning. Rylee Brown hit a out-of-the-park homerun, pulling in two runs.

They went on to play Inchelium

Saturday, where they lost 7-6.

They played Curlew later that same day, losing 14-13 in the seven innings.

Curlew led 3-1 heading into the second inning, when Cusick tied it up with two runs in the second.

They went ahead by one in the third inning, but Curlew scored two, pulling ahead by one. Cusick scored another run in the fourth, and Curlew answered with two in the fourth and five in the fifth. Cusick scored five of their own runs in the sixth. Cusick scored three runs in the top of the seventh, tying it up at 13. They couldn’t keep Curlew from scoring in the bottom of the seventh for the win.

Jacki Sage hit two doubles for Cusick, Rylee Brown hit one. Sage and Lilli Cupp each hit triples for Cusick.

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People are needed to catch Chinook salmon like this at Spirit Lake.

Anglers needed to catch salmon for research Biologists need samples from fish caught in three reservoirs and a lake BOISE – Many anglers are awaiting the arrival of Chinook salmon, but they’ve already been here a while, and they’re ready for fishing. But they’re not Chinook that come from the ocean. Idaho Fish and Game stocks land-locked Chinook in lakes and reservoirs, and biologists are asking anglers to help them learn more about these fish in Spirit Lake in North Idaho and Anderson Ranch, Lucky Peak and Deadwood reservoirs in southwest Idaho.

Biologists are installing signs and drop boxes at those locations and want anglers who catch a Chinook to leave a small tissue sample from the fish for research.

“To evaluate the performance of these fish, we are asking for anglers to provide fin clips,” Research Biologist Phil Branigan said. “We’re currently stocking two types of Chinook in reservoirs, sterile and fertile, and we’re trying to learn which ones

are more likely to get caught by anglers.”

Researchers are also doing work to determine how the two types of Chinook differ in growth rates.

The study is expected to last four to five years. Researchers are relying on anglers because they are the most cost-effective way of getting fin clips.

“We can’t do this evaluation without their cooperation,” Branigan said.

The process is simple: Catch a Chinook from any of the four waters that are part of the research. Chinook can be identified by black spots on their backs, black gum lines, and a clipped adipose fin.

Clip a small (about the size of a hole punch) portion of any fin. A sample can be taken from any size of Chinook, and the fish can be harvested or released.

Place the fin clip in an envelope provided at kiosks. Seal the envelope and keep it dry to avoid spoiling.

Deposit the envelope in the drop

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manager. “The IAC has helped shape hunter education priorities and will continue to do so in the future.”

WDFW will be recruiting to fill five positions to serve three-year terms. There is one open position in Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as one at large position. The group’s bylaws state that at least two advisory group members should reside within each of the six WDFW administrative regions (http:// wdfw.wa.gov/about/ regions/).

Appointees must retain their instructor certification throughout their entire term. The new appointees will start on Aug. 1, 2017, and the first meeting with new members of the IAC will be Sept. 9, 2017, in Ellensburg.

The IAC meets approximately four times per year, usually in Ellensburg. Members serve as volunteers and do not receive direct compensation, but mileage reimbursement is provided by WDFW to attend meetings.

Members can expect to donate at least 50 hours of their time annually in excess of normal instructing.

Interested hunter education instructors are advised to review

information on the IAC webpage (http://wdfw. wa.gov/about/advisory/ heiac/).

Applicants for membership on the advisory committee are asked to explain 1) why they want to be a member of IAC, 2) what qualifies them to be a member, and 3) how they can help the group effectively advise WDFW on Hunter Education issues and opportunities.

Letters of interest must also include contact information (phone number, email address, mailing address, county of residence) and permission for WDFW to conduct a criminal background check.

The background check comes at no cost to applicants.

Letters of interest should be emailed to Kris Thorson at Kristopher.thorson@dfw. wa.gov or sent to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Program, Hunter Education Division, Attn: Kris Thorson, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 985011091.

The application process is open to all certified hunter education instructors. Prospective candidates may be contacted and interviewed

by WDFW.

box at the kiosks, which can be found at major access points at the four locations.

Land-locked Chinook in lakes and reservoirs can have double benefits for anglers. They prevent kokanee from getting overpopulated and undersized, which means larger kokanee for anglers.

At the same time, Chinook grow large and provide trophy fish for anglers to catch.

“We’re hopeful that by stocking the best type of Chinook, we can ultimately make fishing better, so we’re optimistic anglers will help us with this project,” Branigan said.

Kiosks are currently installed at Lucky Peak, Anderson Ranch and Spirit Lake, but installation at Deadwood will likely be delayed until late spring or early summer due to high snow pack in the mountains.

For more information about the study call 208-465-8404 ext.

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MEAD – The Newport tennis team didn’t have anybody qualify for regionals but had a respectable showing at the District Tournament Friday and Saturday at Mead.

In girls doubles, Kesslyn Fleck and Daisy Gay won a three set match consolation bracket match against Medical Lake’s Lauren Saue-Fletcher and Maddy Stewart 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-2.

In boys singles play, Devon Whittle defeated Chewelah’s Axel Fontana in three sets 1-6, 6-2, 6-4, also in a consolation match.

Newport’s Cyndi Lewis beat Riverside’s Caelon Corder 6-1, 6-1 in consolation play.

“We didn’t have any athletes advance to the regional tournament, but as a first year program, we made great strides and impressed all with their play,” Newport Athletic Director Geoff Pearson said.

S p o rt s S c o r e b o a r d BASEBALL Tuesday, May 9 Cusick 8 Garfield-Palouse 7 Cusick 022 200 02 8 10 5 Garfield-Palouse 100 302 01 7 7 2 Hardie, Hansen (6) and Hansen, Allen (6); Weagraff, Jones (4) and Bates. W-Hansen. L-Jones. 2B-Cusick: Hansen. Garfield-Palouse: Bates, Reed.

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Middlesworth, Gilmore (4) and Baribault; McAnerin and Couch.

W-McAnerin. L-Middlesworth. 2B-SelLink.

four at bat, with two RBIs. Freshmen Jordan Best and Jantzen Lucas were one for three at bat, Best with 2 RBIs and Lucas with one RBI. Schultz said the team played hard.

“Our team played until the last out,” he said.

“These young men battled all season and I can’t say

enough about them.”

With a young team, this year’s seniors provided leadership, Schultz said.

Anthony Storro, Hartwig, Dylan Patterson and Jordon Simcox will graduate.

“Losing seniors is always tough, however, we have a young team returning, which should give us a bright future,” Schultz said.

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the 110 hurdles with a time of 16.94 seconds.

The 4x200 meter girls’ relay team of Liz Downs, Shayla Martinez, Cassidy Prudek, and Enara Seiler were the first girls’ district champ from Priest River since 2012.

Seiler led the way by qualifying in all four events she competed in.

She came in second place in the girls’ 100-meter race with a time of 13.36, and third in the high jump, reaching four feet, six inches. She was also third in the 200 meter race at 27.83.

There were also several kids that broke in to the PRLHS Top Ten All Time List: Tommy Anselmo coming in eighth in the 400 meter boys’ race at 53.77; Cameron Parks in third place in the 3200

meter at 10:27.72; Teagun Holycross was second place in the 300 meter hurdles at 43.54; Robbie Anselmo, Drayven Ayers, Spencer Sedgwick, and Derrik Cook came in third place in the 4x200 relay at 1:35.67, and Teagun Holycross, Noah Martinez, Drayven Ayers, and Konner Durham placed third in the 4x400 relay at 3:42.42.

The boys finished with nine fewer points than predicted due to several kids having injuries that led to slower times or not being able to compete at all. The girls’ total of 36 points was a huge improvement from the three points last year and the most since 2014.

The Spartans will travel to Middleton for the State Championships Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20.

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obituari es Anthony Lee Ayers Sr. Priest River

Anthony Lee Ayers Sr., 66, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in his home surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born Nov. Ayers 28, 1950, in Deadwood, S.D., to Robert and Evelyn Ayers. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and went to Vietnam where he served as a PFC until injury earned him an honorable discharge.

He met and married his wife of 36 years, Arleen Ruth Ayers and had two children, Katie, 37, and Anthony Jr., 34.

Anthony was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. He is survived by his sisters Pam, Becky, Judy and Wanda and his brothers Jody, Gene and Patrick, wife Arleen, children Katie (Daniel) and Anthony Jr. “T.J” (Angela) and grandchildren Carlee Jo, Olivia, Grant, Engus, Kalashia and Nathan.

He will be remembered by many friends and family.

Semper Fi my brothers in arms.

Day is Done, gone the sun, from the lake, from the hill, from the sky. All is well. Safely rest. God is nigh. “Taps” Cards can be sent to Arleen Ayers in c/o Jennings at P.O. Box 367 Elk, WA 99009. A family service will be held at a later date.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

Dean Persyn Oldtown

Dean Persyn, 91, was born July 1, 1925, in Newport/Oldtown, Idaho, and passed peacefully May 9, 2017. Dean was born to Andrew and Lolah “Mrytle” PerPersyn syn and was the youngest of seven siblings; Mitford, Ione, Ordway, Theora, Jack and Andrew.

Dean entered the U.S. Navy in 1942, and served until he was honorably discharged in 1946.

Dean had been stationed in Bremerton, Wash., and earned the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal, American Area Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal.

While dancing Dean met Betty ‘Olson’ Persyn and later married, having two children, Neil and wife Kendra Persyn, and their two children Kevin and Desiree and Rodney Roberg, two great-grandchildren Kanyon and Waylon; Valorie Persyn, her four children, Nick, Joey and Kasi, Autumn and Nathan Longly and Stormy Anderson, his great-grandchildren Aleigha, Ashlynn and Adrian and several foster adopt children.

Dean worked as a timber tallyman for Diamond Match Lumber for

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35 years. Dean enjoyed hunting, fishing the local lakes and woodworking.

He also loved to watch the old black and white television series and listen to country and big band music. Dean’s family spent much time with his two younger siblings Jack and Andy and their families who lived locally.

A graveside military service for Dean and burial for Betty (whom passed in August 2013) will be held on May 19, 2017, at 11 a.m. with memorial lunch after at the Newport City Park for friends and family to gather.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

Michael “Dylan” Warner Newport

Michael “Dylan” Warner of Newport passed away May 5, at the age of 17.

On May 5, 2017, you left us to go be with God. You were a wonderful Warner and loving brother to both Cody J. and Kayla A Warner.

Your mother, Belinda A. Wayland, misses and loves you so much, as well as do your Papa William B. and Meme Barbara A. Parsons.

You left behind friends and all of those that you touched with your kind heart, your comical wit and sassy attitude. I know your girlfriend, Lilly Gray, misses and loves you so much and we will take good care of her, but we all know that you are watching down on us, as your mother says, “we have a 6 foot 3 inch blueeyed guardian angel by our sides.”

You would be so proud of the community that has pulled together to take care of your family and friends, they miss you so much. You are survived by your real dad, Michael J. Warner and his wife Lois, and son Taylor; Grandpa and Grandma Pat and Lee Warner and the rest of the family.

As I finish this I want you to know the hole that has been left in everyone’s heart that you have ever touched and you are so missed, but never forgotten…hell, how could we.

Know you are loved by all.

I love you, son. I will take care of everyone I can and I miss you so much. William W. Wayland.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

Donald Lee Wilson Colville

Donald Lee Wilson, a 49-year resident of Washington state, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Colville on April 30, 2017. He was 79.

Don was born ‘up Plum Creek’ in Mills County, Iowa, on April 14, 1938, See obituaries, 11B

Fleur de Lis Floral & Home

Memorial and Funeral Flowers 125 N. Washington Ave., Newport • 509-447-4416

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

Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights. Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints.

These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys.

All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online.

Pend Oreille County

Monday, May 8 MALICIOUS MICHIEF: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of vehicle vandalism.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Sullivan Lake Rd., report of neighbor’s cow on property.

TRESPASSING: Sunset Drive N., complainant would like to speak to a deputy regarding a trespasser.

vehicle versus pedestrian.

INTOXICATION: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of intoxicated female.

NOISE COMPLIANT: Vista Drive, complainant reporting ongoing issue with dogs barking.

Wednesday, May 10 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 20, report of a deceased deer in the northbound lane.

CHILD ABUSE: Southshore Diamond Lake Rd. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Camden Rd., report of three horses loose.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. Walnut St., report of a male looking into cars.

THEFT: Pine and State, Newport SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Scott Ave., Newport, report of an ice chest left on the sidewalk.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 6th Ave., Airway Heights JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave., Newport ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, JD K. Yarbrough, 25, was arrested on a local warrant.

THEFT: Buck Creek and Harworth, report of theft of two county road signs.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of gravel spilled across both lanes of traffic.

ARREST: Baker Lake Rd., Ronnie L. French, 52, Newport, arrested on a felony warrant and for possession of a controlled substance.

BRUSH FIRE: Hwy. 20, Cusick, report of a brush fire from a tree going down on a power line.

ARREST: Lake Leo, Travis J. Griffith, 34, Colville, was arrested for failure to comply.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: 3rd and Scott Ave., Newport, report of unattended child with stroller.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Hwy. 2 and Gray, report of semi with low boy trailer dragging the ground and damaging road surface.

TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of female arrested for trespassing.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: S. Main Ave., report that female said grandpa pushed her against car.

BURGLARY: Clarks Rd., report of neighboring house broken into.

DRIVING WHILE LICNESE SUSPENDED/REVOKED: Hwy. 2, Elk ASSAULT: Blackwell St., Ione ARREST: Southshore Diamond Lake, Kelsey Gale Perdue, 22, Newport was arrested for domestic violence physical assault in the 4th degree.

HARASSMENT: Grizzly Loop, Newport SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20, report of a chemical smell in the area.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Willms Rd., Elk, report of a physical altercation.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle making loud noises.

THREATENING: Ponderosa and Scotia, Newport

TIMBER FIRE: LeClerc Rd. N., Newport, report of gas can burning, trees nearby.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2 and Scotia Rd. E., report of a van swerving on the roadway.

DISTURBANCE: E. 5th Ave., report of male causing a disturbance.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Scotia Rd. and Camden Rd., Newport, report of two horses in the roadway.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. 8th St., report of dogs that keep running onto complainant’s property.

ANIMAL NOISE: Spruce and Halford, report of dog howling constantly for last hour.

FIRE ALARM: W. 3rd St., report of smoke alarm.

DRUGS: 6th and State

DISTURBANCE: 4th and Houghton, report of male walking and screaming.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Timothy M. Hester, 45, Newport, was arrested for failure to appear.

THEFT: Rocky Mountain Rd., complainant reporting damage to sign post and no trespassing sign stolen.

TRESPASSING: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, complainant would like to have people trespassed from rental property.

PROPERTY DAMAGE: Black Rd., complainant reporting family member damaged personal property.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Shadow Lane, complainant can hear yelling and crying from neighbors.

VEHICLE PROWL: Allen Rd., report of truck broken into.

THEFT: Bayview Blvd., report of caretakers moved out of residence and took many of complainant’s items.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Blackwell St. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of chip truck completely blocking southbound lane.

THEFT: Camp Spalding Rd., report of black Ford truck with stolen items.

ERRATIC DRIVER: River Rd., report of two motorcycles speeding.

CITIZEN DISPUTE: Bergen Rd., report of neighbor yelling at complainant.

Friday, May 12 WANTED PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, female with warrant reported.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of male subject in vehicle with binoculars.

PROPERTY DAMAGE: Deer Valley Rd., report that shed on property was hit by vehicle yesterday.

WANTED PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, male with warrant reported.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Dalkena St., report of car passing in no passing zones in unsafe manner.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Lehigh Hill Rd., report of neighbor shooting in unsafe manner.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Meghan C. Mcguire, 32, of Priest River was arrested on a warrant.

BURGLARY: Gray Rd., report of trailer broke into in the last two weeks.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: E. 4th Ave., report that juveniles have been stealing and making a mess.

AGENCY ASSIST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Sydnee Brooke Hossfeld, 24, of Spokane Valley was held for the Dept. of Corrections.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Scotia Rd., two dirt bikes reported speeding up and down Scotia Rd. THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, theft of wallet reported.

WARRANT ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 2, juvenile reportedly running into traffic, yelling that he wants to kill himself.

NOISE COMPLAINT: 5th & Cass, Newport, excessively loud music reported.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Quail Loop, Newport, report that complainant’s dog was attacked by other dog.

TRESPASSING: Railroad & Spokane, Newport, report of subject trespassing on railroad tracks.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Amherst Lane, report of verbal argument with sister.

NOISE COMPLAINT: Lucky Keystone Rd. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Hwy. 211, report of verbal argument with wife.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Camden Rd., Newport, report of an unoccupied vehicle left by a residence.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Hwy. 211, report of DV physical that happened a week ago.

ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. N. and Sullivan Lake, report of a vehicle versus elk accident.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Leclerc Rd. N., report of two horses running loose in the area.

Thursday, May 11

VEHICLE PROWL: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report that employee’s car broken into sometime tonight.

TRESPASSING: W. 6th Ave.

Tuesday, May 9

report of receiving threatening texts from subject.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Bead Lake AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 31, assisting Border Patrol with discarding of drugs.

DRUGS: Monumental Way, report of student found with marijuana.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. 2nd Ave., report of two dogs that tried to attack complainant.

LAW ALARM: W. 6th Ave. INTOXICATION: W. Railroad Ave., report of subject drinking in public.

THREATENING: W. Pine St., Newport, report of threatening call from male subject.

THREATENING: Pend Oreille County, report of receiving threats from male subject.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Calicoma Rd., report of neighbor’s dog that attacked complainant’s dog.

NOISE COMPLAINT: Blackwell St., report of loud music from neighbor.

Saturday, May 13 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2 and Rumsey Rd., report of two horses running loose on highway.

TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of male arrested on warrant and trespassing.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Vista Drive, report of BMW parked with smashed windshield and someone sleeping in it.

CITIZEN DISPUTE: Scotia Rd. E., Newport, report of customer yelling and screaming at employee.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, report of disabled vehicle blocking northbound lane.

GRASS FIRE: Hwy. 211

TRESPASSING: Baker Lake Rd., report of female back at complainant’s property.

THREATENING: Hwy. 20, report of complainant feels like daughter threatened him.

VEHICLE PROWL: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of vehicle broke in to sometime since last night.

WANTED PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of intoxicated male with warrants.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: N. 5th Ave., report of complainant’s sister assaulted by boyfriend.

CITIZEN DISPUTE: N. Fea Ave., Newport, report of male and female yelling at each other.

TRESPASSING: S. Grandview Ave., report of subject trespassing.

ANIMAL BITE: Blackwell St., report of two people bit by dog.

AGENCY ASSIST: S. Newport Ave., assist Bonner County with checking residence for vehicle.

POSSIBLE DUI: Oldtown, report of intoxicated male and female leaving in vehicle.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: LeClerc Rd. N., Newport, report of male and female yelling.

AGENCY ASSIST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, assist Spokane Police Department with looking for stolen vehicle.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of

THREATENING: Hwy. 31,

TRESPASSING: Marshall Lake Rd., report of subjects trespassing on property.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Bergen Rd., report of neighbor’s dog that charged at complainant’s wife’s car.

ANIMAL ROBLEM: Hwy. 20, report of deer needing dispatched.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, complainant wants to speak to deputy regarding teen son refusing to come home.

NOISE COMPLAINT: W. 6th Ave. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hillside Lane and Hwy. 20, report of vehicle sitting at end of road with male sitting inside.

Sunday, May 14 CHILD ABUSE: W. 1st St., report of juvenile physically abused yesterday.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, out with a disabled vehicle.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy.2, report of black car swerving from center line to fog line.

TRESPASSING: Hwy. 2, report of customer unable to pay and refusing to leave.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of white car swerving and unable to maintain speed.

WANTED PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of one in custody for a warrant.

ANIMAL ROBLEM: Allen Rd., report of complainant that found a lost German Shepherd.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Pleasant Drive E., report of physical domestic violence in progress.

THEFT: W. Walnut St., report that three juvenile males walked out with alcohol.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Riverside Ave., report that juvenile took vehicle joy riding.

ILLEGAL BURNING: W. Kelly Drive, report of smoke in area.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that subjects have been on roof since yesterday.

West Bonner County

Monday, May 8 SHOPLIFTING: Hwy. 2, Priest River MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Hoo Doo Loop, Oldtown RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 41, Oldtown TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS: S. State Ave. and E. 6th St. S., Oldtown, a 28-year-old female from Oldtown was cited and released for driving without privileges. Her passenger, Douglas C. Brogdon, 37, Newport, was arrested by PCSO on local warrants.

ARREST: E. 4th St. N. Oldtown, Mark H. Schwartzenberger Jr., 39, Oldtown, was arrested for driving without privileges.

VEHICLE THEFT: E. 3rd St. N. and N. Montana St., Oldtown BUSINESS/RESIDENTIAL ALARM: Links Drive, Blanchard

Tuesday, May 9 RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Shelly St., Priest Lake TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 41, Blanchard THEFT OF PROPERTY: S. Shores Rd., Coolin, report of theft of boat.

Wednesday, May 10 DRIVING WITHOUT PRIVILEGES: Spirit Lake Cutoff and Dunromin Rd., Priest River, a female Newport resident was cited and released.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Tansy Drive, Spirit Lake

Thursday, May 11 TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Spirit Lake Cutoff and Dunromin Rd., Priest River, a 21-yearold resident of Priest River was cited and released for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Tansy Drive, Spirit Lake, report of dog at large.

TRAFFIC VIOLATION: 4th St., Oldtown, a 43-year-old male from Oldtown was cited for reckless driving.

Friday, May 12 RECKLESS DRIVING: Oldtown

Saturday, May 13 ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake

Sunday, May 14 ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 57, Priest River

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2017134 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00013-6 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O C R E D I T O R S ( R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 ) Estate of JAMES E. O’NEILL, Deceased.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim

must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: May 10, 2017.

Mary E. O’Neill, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Denise M. Stewart, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner May 10, 17 and 24, 2017.(15-3) _________________________ 2017135 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00012-8 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O C R E D I T O R S ( R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 ) Estate of PEARL A. WILSON,

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

Date of First Publication of this Notice: May 10, 2017.

Paul R. Wilson, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Denise M. Stewart, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport WA 99156 (509) 447-3242

Published in The Newport Miner May 10, 17 and 24, 2017.(15-3) __________________________ 2017139 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 1, 2017, received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA and associated documents from Jeffery Duane Waybright, and did on May 8, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a recreational dock and attached boat lift on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SV17-003), Location: 682 Open Skies Road, Newport, WA 99156; Parcel #: 443227520013. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 30, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for

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MAY 17, 2017 |

BUIs just as illegal as DUIs

OLYMPIA – State and local law enforcement agencies will join forces to conduct boating under the influence (BUI) emphasis patrols on waterways across Washington, from Memorial Day weekend through Aug. 19.

The Washington State Parks Boating Program and Washington Department Fish and Wildlife Police and city and county marine patrol units around the state are working together to remind boaters of the risks of boating while impaired by drugs or alcohol. In Washington state, it is illegal to use any substance that impairs a person’s ability to operate a

boat.

“For many Washingtonians, quality of life is connected to playing outside and spending time on our waterways,” WDFW Deputy Chief Mike Cenci said. “Why put great memories and people’s lives at risk by being impaired? Being a competent, vigilant and sober vessel operator is your responsibility, and it can make the difference between an incredible experience and tragedy.”

“It is never safe to operate a boat under the influence,” said Wade Alonzo, State Parks Boating Law Administrator.

“Boat operators are responsible for the safety and well-being

Continued from 10B the proposal (WAC 197-11-355).

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, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 25, 2017.

Required Permits: Shoreline Variance (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp of Engineers (USACOE) Published in The Newport Miner May 10 and 17, 2017.(15-2) _________________________ 2017140 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 2, 2017 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Andrew R. Reiner and did on May 8, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a ramp & dock on Bead Lake. (FILE NO. SA-17-008), Location: 1032 Bead Lake Drive; Parcel# 453209519009 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on May 1, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used

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of everyone on board. We urge boaters to designate a sober skipper before heading out on the water.”

According to the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2015 Recreational Boating Statistics report, boating under the influence is the leading known contributing factor in recreational boating fatalities. In Washington state, alcohol and drugs were a contributing factor in almost 30 percent of boating fatalities and 18 percent of boating injuries between 2005 and 2011.

The state has seen a slight decline since strengthening the BUI law in 2013; however, alcohol and drugs were a still factor

and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 19711-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org.

Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 25, 2017.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Published in The Newport Miner May 10 and 17, 2017.(15-2) ________________________ 2017144 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council will be meeting from 12:00 -1:30 P.M on May 22, 2017. Recruitment and engagement are agenda items. The meeting will be held at the County Counseling conference room, which is conveniently located at 105 S. Garden Ave in Newport. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or have any questions, please contact the Counseling Services office at 509447-5651.

Published in The Newport Miner May 17, 2017.(16) _________________________ 2017145 PUBLIC NOTICE C I T Y O F S E AT T L E B O U N D A RY D A M C A M P G R O U N D IMPROVEMENTS & SHORELINE S TA B I L I Z AT I O N Bid Opening: June 7, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. PW# 2017-009 PROJECT LOCATION: This project is located at the Forebay Recreation

in 18 percent of the state’s boating fatalities last year.

State law allows law enforcement officers to require suspected intoxicated boaters to submit to a breath or blood test. Refusing to submit to a test is a civil infraction with a maximum fine of $2,050. The penalty for operating a boat under the influence is a gross misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fine of $5,000 and 364 days in jail.

Additionally, a BUI is considered a prior offense if there are later convictions for driving under the influence. The BUI law applies to all boats, including kayaks, canoes, rowboats and inflatable fishing rafts.

Area by Boundary Dam, near Metaline Falls in Pend Oreille County, approximately 100 miles north of Spokane, Washington.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project consists of the following elements of work: demolition of existing campground improvements, boat ramp and float construction, earthwork, asphalt paving, utilities including septic system, concrete work, site furnishings including pre-engineered restroom, landscaping including a 1 year landscape establishment period and shoreline erosion control work.

ESTIMATE: The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is approximately $2,800,000 before tax.

PRE-BID SITE INSPECTION: Bidders must attend a mandatory prebid site inspection, which will be held on the following date: 1. Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 1:00 PM at Boundary Dam, 1198 Boundary Dam Access Road, Metaline, WA 99152.

No bid will be accepted from any bidder who does not attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting. Potential bidders must contact Michael Aronowitz at michael.aronowitz@ seattle.gov no less than 24 hours prior to the mandatory pre-bid meeting start time with the name of the company and names of each person who will attend the meeting. All attendees will be required to show identification to the security guard upon arriving at the site.

INCLUSION PLAN: For purposes of the Inclusion Plan, this is considered a Boundary type of project with a Past Performance of 2% WMBE utilization rates based on completed projects. For questions please contact Miguel Beltran at Miguel.beltran@seattle.gov or 206-684-4525.

Back-up contact is Carmen Kucinski at carmen.kucinski@seattle.gov or 206-684-0188.

PAID SICK AND SAFE TIME: Bidders must understand the requirements of SMC 14.16 and demonstrate compliance prior to award.

QUESTIONS: Written questions must be submitted no later than the close of business the Friday before the bid opening.

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To support BUI patrol efforts, WDFW Police and the State Parks Boating Program collaborated on a custom trailer specially retrofitted as a mobile-processing center and command. The trailer is equipped with breath-testing instruments, a holding cell and two work stations. When supporting BUI emphasis patrols, the trailer is staffed by officers who assist marine patrol units by quickly processing impaired boat operators on site. WDFW Police maintain ownership of the trailer, but it will be made available for use by city and county marine patrol units around the state.

Contract Documents, contacts and Bid Instructions are available at https://www.ebidexchange.com/ seattle.

Published in The Newport Miner May 17, 2017.(16) __________________________ 2017146 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 10, 2017 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Douglas D. Morgan and did on May 10, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a dock on Diamond Lake. (FILE NO. SA-17010), Location: 101 Terrace Ave; Parcel# 443002529014 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on May 10, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than June 1, 2017.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Published in The Newport Miner May 17 and 24,2017.(16-2)

2017142 PUBLIC NOTICE N O I – T he P O C W eed B oard S eeks N P D E S C overage Pend Oreille County Weed Board, 509-447-2402, is seeking to update coverage and add areas along the Pend Oreille River under the NPDES Waste Discharge General Permit for aquatic plant and algae management.

The proposed updated and added coverage applies to Arthur’s Tranquil Acres, Beehive Lane, Dalkena, Davis & Greenwater Estates, Dilling Drive, Duncan Pond, Furport, Grandview & Wagon Wheel Lane, Grant’s Cove, Gregg’s Addition, Harley & Elderberry Lanes, Ione East, Larch Lane, Levitch Rd, Lost Creek, McKay St (Ione), Open Skies, Outpost, Riverbend, Riverview Blvd, Sandy Shores & Spring Haven, Skookum Rendezvous, Stanley Rd, Sunrise Beach, Sunset Blvd N & S, Tiger Inlet North & South and Yergens Rd. Selected sites within the permitted areas may be treated to control aquatic weeds and algae growth between May 15, 2017 and September 30, 2021. The chemicals planned for use may be any one or a combination of: 2,4-D, Amine and Esther, Triclopyr TEA, Fluridone, Glyphosate, Diquat and Endothall. The total treatment areas will not exceed 60 acres.

Any person desiring to present their views to the Department of Ecology regarding this application must do so in writing within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice (5/24/2017). Comments must be submitted to the Department of Ecology. Any person interested in the Department’s action on the application may notify the Department of their interest within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Submit comments to: Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7600 Attn: Water Quality Program, Aquatic Pesticide Permit Manager Email: jonathan.jennings@ecy.wa.gov Telephone: 360-407-6283 The chemicals planned for use have varying use restrictions, please refer to the table below: Herbicide Active Ingredient Drinking Water Irrigation Fishing Swimming Aqua-Kleen Butoxyethyl ester of 2,4-D 21 days or 70 ppb 21 days or 100 ppb None 24 hours Aquathol K Endothall 0.1 ppb 0-25 days None 24 hour advisory DMA-4-IVM 2,4-D Amine 21 days or 70 ppb 21 days or 100 ppb None 24 hour advisory Navigate Butoxyethyl ester of 2,4-D 21 days or 70 ppb 21 days or 100 ppb None 24 hours Renovate Triclopyr 0.3 ppb 120 days or 0.9 ppb None 24 hour advisory Reward Diquat bromide 10 days 3-5 days None 24 hour advisory Sonar Fluridone 6-20 ppb 4-14 days or 9 ppb None 24 hour advisory Any water use restrictions and or advisories will be posted near the treatment areas along the private shoreline and public access points. Copies of the application are available by calling the Water Quality Program, Aquatic Pesticide Permit Coordinator at 360-407-6283.

Persons with legal water rights should contact the applicant if this coverage will result in a restriction of these rights. Permittees are required to provide an alternative water supply during treatment. Copies of the application are available by contacting the Aquatic Pesticide Permit Manager.

Published in The Newport Miner May 17 and 24, 2017.(16-2)

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to Frank and Hazel (Reed) Wilson. The youngest of six children, he attended school in Tabor, Iowa, graduating in 1956. He worked construction in the early years before being drafted into Wilson the U.S. Army and serving in Korea.

He drove a troop carrier and was proud to have been an Honor Guard during his service. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1963.

Upon his return home, Don went to work for Central Surveys (a competitor of Gallop Poll), traveling throughout the U.S. and Canada. It was during this time that he met and married Connie Hummel, and they later had two sons, Shaun and Chris.

In 1968 they moved to Spokane, where Don went to work for Quality Fence Company as an estimator. Several years later he purchased the company. In 1978, Don attended auction school and opened Quality Auctioneering, later renaming it Don Wilson & Associates, a more than 25-year venture that led to many ‘adventures’ with his two ‘associates’- sons Shaun and Chris. Don also worked for the Washington State Lottery through the 1990s.

From the time they first moved to Spokane, the family spent many weekends in the wilds of northeast Washington. Being the outdoorsman he was, he instilled the same love of the woods in his sons. Camping at North Skookum Lake became a family tradition, and the mountains and lakes of Pend Oreille County were favorites for hunting, fishing, woodcutting, and simply enjoying the beauty of nature. In 1997 Don bought a cabin in the woods near

p u b lic m e e t ings Metaline. It was the perfect slice of heaven for him to spend his well-earned retirement years.

Don served on the Pend Oreille County Board of Equalization and was active with many organizations in and around the area. One of his favorites was announcing over the intercom on the Lions Club train rides between Metaline Falls and Ione.

Don was extremely charismatic and very much a people person, ‘a character with character,’ you could say. After many good years in Metaline he had a few falls, which led him to Colville for the last three years where he enjoyed being by the park and making new friends.

Don was preceded in death by both parents, and siblings Leonard, Pauline, Everett and Wanda.

He is survived by his two sons, Shaun Wilson of Bellingham, Wash., and Chris Wilson of Spokane, four grandchildren, and sister Margaret. Don was very loved and will be dearly missed.

Visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at www. danekasfuneralchapel.com.

Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Ted Brower Priest River

Ted Brower passed away peacefully May 4, 2017, at his home in Priest River. He was 88.

Ted was born Aug. 1, 1928, in American Falls, Idaho.

He was the first of 14 children born to Jacob and Elvira Brower.

In 1929, the Brower family moved to Kellogg, Idaho, and remained there until Ted was ready to enter the eighth grade.

At that time the family relocated

to Priest River.

In May 1946 Ted enlisted into the U.S. Navy and served aboard the destroyer escort USS Greenwood in the Atlantic Ocean.

After leaving the Navy, Ted returned to Priest River and finished high school. Ted met and later married Betty Jean Lewis on Sept. 22, 1950. They remained in Priest River for their 66 years of marriage where they raised six children.

Ted was an avid outdoorsman who loved to spend his free time hunting and fishing. In his retirement years, Ted spent many hours helping solve all the world’s problems from a corner table at Mac’s.

Ted is proceeded in death by his lovely wife Betty, his parents, and three brothers, Richard, Bruce and Milton.

He is survived by his six children, Jan (Russ) Haworth, Steve (Imelda) Brower, Dan (Celina) Brower, Jill (Rick) Graves, Wayne (Sandy) Brower, and Douglas Brower.

Ted is also survived by 10 brothers and sisters, many nieces and nephews, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Ted’s wonderful sense of humor and positive outlook on life will be greatly missed. A memorial for Ted will be held at the Priest River Event Center May 27 at 2 p.m. Please join the family as they celebrate Ted’s life.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

Eleanor “Ellie” Gail Chitwood Cusick

Eleanor “Ellie” Gail Chitwood passed away Sunday, May 14,

2017. She was 84. She was loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Patrick M. Chitwood; her three children, Clarence and June Chitwood, Patti and Ted Newman, and Carl Chitwood Chitwood and her brother, Harold “Tick” Thompson. She has five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Evelyn Risley and a brother, George Thompson.

Ellie graduated from Cusick High School and went on to attend Sacred Heart School of Nursing, later with classes at Gonzaga University in Spokane.

She worked her way through nursing school, and then working in the ER at Newport Hospital and at a local doctor’s office. She later became the Pend Oreille County Regional Health Nurse giving shots to all the kids in Newport, Cusick and Selkirk Schools. Her greatest passion was for her family and friends, along with gardening and eating Chinese food. She volunteered at the VA Hospital and Home in Spokane, doing the gift shop at Christmas time. She was the 8th District President for the auxiliary unit 217 in Cusick.

She loved working at the Pend Oreille County Fair in the flower department.

A potluck memorial service will be held in Cusick, Sunday, May 21, at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 217, 105 Timber St., in Cusick. Please come and share your stories about Ellie.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

Wednesday, May 17 Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. – Cusick Community Center Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. District Office Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

Thursday, May 18 Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue: 7 p.m. - Station 31, 325272 Highway 2, Diamond Lake

Monday, May 22 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 Board: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione Newport Planning Commission: 5 p.m. - Newport City Hall

Tuesday, May 23 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Newport School Board: 5 p.m.

- District Office Pend Oreille County Republican Central Committee: 6 p.m.

- Cusick Community Center Pend Oreille Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Pend Oreille County Republican Party: 7-8:30 p.m. - American Legion, Cusick

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The deaths.

The arrests.

The schools.

The roads.

The truth.

Our towns.

Our lives.

Our news.

People depend on newspapers.