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PUD considers rate increase

Could increase $6.70 a month for average customer By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille PUD residential customers could see their rates rise by about $6.70 a month if PUD commissioners follow staff recommendations presented at the public hearing Tuesday, May 17. No members of the public testified. PUD commissioners are expected to make a decision at either the June 7 or June 21 meeting. Staff is recommending a $5 a month increase to the basic charge that applies to all customers regardless of how much electricity they use. There is an automatic increase of $0.0007 per kilowatt hour – about $1.40 a month for an average resi-

‘We want everyone to pay their fair share and to know their neighbors are doing the same.’

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

Heading to state Hearty cheers and celebratory hugs were in order after Newport beat Medical Lake last Tuesday to land a spot in the district championship game. In the picture volunteer coach Thomas Cass embraces back up goal keeper Mitchell Cunningham. Newport went on to win the Northeast A League District Championship and is heading to state. See story on 1B.

Resource group may meet indefinitely

Capehart hits hole in one

County waits to hire ‘coordination’ expert

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

By Don Gronning

Colin Willenbrock

PRIEST RIVER – Frank Capehart had just purchased his season pass at The Ranch Club golf course in Priest River Thursday, May 10, before heading out to the first hole with his golfing buddies, OB Scott and Roland Cox. Capehart, 87, lined up to T-off with Scott, 89, and Cox 81, watching. He was using his new No. 3 hybrid driver, sort of a combination between a 3-iron and a fairway wood. Capehart felt like he hit the ball pretty good and that was confirmed when he heard his friends yelling “It’s going in the hole, it’s going in!” “They got more excited than I did,” Capehart said of his first hole in one, hit on the 134-yard first hole at the Ranch Club. They finished out the round – with Capehart

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dence. That will go into effect July 1, as will any increase approved for the base rate. The proposed increase is one of several increases designed to capture some of the PUD’s fixed cost for infrastructure, as well as to rebuild reserves after the windstorms the last two years. PUD officials anticipate it will take two and a half or three years to rebuild the reserves. PUD General Manager Colin Willenbrock said rate increases in recent years haven’t kept up with fixed costs. That’s partially because of the weather – warm winters mean not as much electricity use and therefore not as much money to the PUD. Previous rate increases were tied to how much electricity customers used. The proposed increase to the basic rate will generate about $480,000 annually and See pud, 2A

CUSICK – Pend Oreille County’s natural resource subcommittee selected a chairperson and decided to meet at least once a month – the first Tuesday of the month – at Cusick. A dozen of the 23-member committee held their second meeting Tuesday, May 10. Mike Lithgow, county community development director, is facilitating the meetings. He told the group that being a member is a big commitment. “If you’re not able to make that commitment, please reconsider your See resource, 2A

Skill center brings options to Pend Oreille County students By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – It looks like there could be more options for students in Pend Oreille County with the advent of a satellite skill center in Newport that teaches skills like aeromechanics and small engine repair. The project is the brainchild of the Kalispel Tribe, Newport School District, and Cusick School District. “It would expand our vocational offerings,” says Newport School District Superintendent Dave Smith,

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adding that the new center would provide continuing education and more resources for students in alternative school programs. The proposed site for he center is the PUD CNS building behind Safeway. The center, which would partner with Newtech Skill Center of Spokane to offer the programs, would provide classes on how to diagnose, maintain, repair, and fine tune a wide range of vehicles alongside ASE Master Techni-

Miner photo|Don Gronning

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Capehart at his Newport home.

B r i e f ly Beekeepers at Live & Learn May 21

Free food distribution May 19

Climate change talk June 9

PRIEST RIVER – The West Plains Beekeepers Association will return by popular demand for a Live & Learn presentation at the Priest River Library Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m. Joe and Marilyn return to offer beginners and skilled beekeepers advice and guidance on the care and keeping of bees. They have wonderful experiences and stories to share, all to benefit bees and beekeepers alike. Call 208 448-2207 or email library@westbonnerlibrary.org for more information or check the library website at www.westbonner.lili.org for additional programs throughout the year.

NEWPORT – The American Lutheran Church and Pend Oreille County Thrivent members will host a free produce and grocery distribution for all families in need Thursday, May 19, in the parking lot of the American Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. – noon. Those attending should bring a box for their food. The church is located at 332801 S.R. Hwy. 2 in Newport. For more information, call Nicole Smoot at 509671-1432 or the 24-hour Mobile Food Bank Information Line at 509-252-6270.

BLANCHARD – “Common Ground: A local Approach to Climate Change,” is the name of a discussion set for Thursday, June 9, at 7 p.m. at the Blanchard Community Center at 8685 Rusho Lane in Blanchard. Bill Irving, who has a masters degree in environmental arts and sciences, and Lee Koffler, known locally as Blanchard’s Electric Car Guy, will be featured speakers. There will be refreshments. For more information, contact Cheryl at 208-661-4904.

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capehart: Golf good exercise From Page 1

scoring a 45 on the par 33 course – and returned to the clubhouse, where Capehart, as is the tradition with hole in ones, bought the beer. “You’re supposed to buy beer for everyone who sees it,” Capehart says. Scott, who has shot three hole in ones in his career, says it could have been worse. “I hit one one time in League,” he said. That cost some beer money. Capehart says he started playing golf when he was in the Air Force during the Korean War era. Playing golf was more relaxing than his military job – loading nuclear and hydrogen bombs onto aircraft. In those days there was a plane in the air with either a nuclear bomb or a hydrogen bomb 24 hours a day. “We kept the planes loaded,” he says. Capehart figures he’s

played golf for decades. “I’ve probably played 40 or 50 years, on and off,” he says. These days it’s pretty on. He plays three or four days a week when the weather is good. This year he has been able to play since about mid March, considerably earlier than most years. Capehart started playing a lot of golf after he retired from his job as office manager for a Greenacres firm. After his wife, Gladys, passed away in 2002, he played more often. “We were married 48 years,” he says. He has been in Newport since 1958, when he moved up here from Spokane to find work driving truck. He was born in Richland, Wash., and moved to the West Side of the state when he was in sixth grade. After moving to Newport, he and his wife had two children, Christine and Eric.

Capehart enjoys golf. He can’t walk the course the way he used to – he had a quadruple bypass in 2004 – but it still provides exercise and a challenge, he says. “It‘s a challenge every day,” he says. “And it exercises a lot of muscles.” Capehart was more active before the bypass. “I used to walk three or four miles a day,” he says. Capehart might be best known in the area for his work with The American Legion. He is chairman of the Pend Oreille County Veterans Assistance Program and chairman of the Cemetery Board. He just stepped down from the Pend Oreille County Search and Rescue after 21 years. Dennis Napier of The Ranch Club says people hit a hole in one about every year. “But I don’t remember anyone that old hitting one before,” he said. Capehart says he called

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A happy Frank Capehart retrieves his golf ball after hitting his first hole in one on the first hole at The Ranch Club golf course Tuesday, May 10.

his daughter, Christine Hendrickson, who lives in Diamond Lake to tell her the news of the hole and one. Capehart says he has

never really been close to getting a hole in one before. “It’s pretty rare, really,” he says. “It’s really damn rare for me.”

Search continues for shooting suspect By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The manhunt for Patrick Geaudreau continues as Bonner County and Pend Oreille County Sheriff Offices and the Washington State Patrol search for the man suspected of firing on a Bonner County deputy during a high-speed chase that occurred early morning Tuesday, May 10. The chase began in Bonner County and ended in Pend Oreille County in the Spring Valley Road, Tweedie Road and Elmers Loop area. Geaudreau, 27, is the man the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office

believes shot up a deputy’s car before going on the run. On Monday, May 17 his mother told KHQ News that she doesn’t believe her son is the man who shot at deputies, saying he was at home in bed the evening of the shooting, adding that she feels bad for the deputy who was shot at, and hopes her son will settle the situation peacefully by turning himself into law enforcement. “We are exploring the validity of those statements and considering her assertion,” says Bonner County Sheriff’s Capt. Ror Lakewold. “We’re not

ruling that out as a possibility; the investigation is still ongoing.” Lakewold added that investigators are following up on social media leads, as well as called in tips and interviewing known associates of Geaudreau. According to the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office just after 11 p.m. May 9, deputies tried to stop a maroon Jeep Grand Cherokee on Tweedie Road off of Highway 41. The driver did not stop and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle crossed over into Washington and the passenger was identified as Geaudreau by a pursuing deputy.

pud: Basic charge varies in state

aren’t paying their share of the cost of the infrastructure, Willenbrock said. “We want everyone to pay their fair share and to know their neighbors are doing the same,” he said. While the number of PUD residential customers has increased by about 100 since 2012, the amount of electricity they consume has declined. PUD staff also proposed low income discount for senior citizens. Customers 62 and older with a gross household income below $25,000 annually would be eligible for a $5 a month discount on their electric bill. If adopted, the PUD plans to work with Rural Resources to determine eligibility. If PUD commissioners approve the rate increases, the monthly charge for basic service will rise from $24.50 to $29.50. The charge for electricity will rise to $0.058 per kilowatt hour. The basic monthly charge for PUDs across the state varies from a high of $40.52 by the Grays Harbor PUD to nothing by the Snohomish PUD. Commissioners are expected to make a decision at the June 7 meeting. People can comment at that meeting, by mail or by email. Send comments by mail to P.O. Box 190, Newport, WA 99156. People can email PUD commissioners Rick Larson at rlarson@popud.org, Dan Peterson at dpeterson@popud.org or Curt Knapp at cknapp@popud.org.

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will stay the same whether there is a warm winter or not. There is an automatic rate increase associated with the power generated at Boundary Dam. That will amount to $0.0007 per kilowatt hour, or about $1.40 per month for an average residence. PUD staff also recommended doubling the reconnect fee, from $100 to $200. The proposed reconnect fee will more accurately recoup costs associated with disconnecting and reconnecting power. Most of the reconnections are for seasonal customers, with about 200 disconnecting and going south for the winter. About 100 customers are disconnected for non payment annually. PUD Treasurer Sarah Holderman said that it actually costs about $75 to send someone to the house to reconnect the electric service. It also costs about $75 to disconnect the service. The $200 reconnect feel will capture both the disconnection and reconnection costs. Willenbrock says this increase and the increase to the base rate are about fairness. There is a cost to keeping the infrastructure up and going, especially when there are windstorms. Customers who disconnect for the winter

The Sheriff’s Office says Geaudreau opened fire at

‘We are exploring the validity of those statements and considering her assertion, we’re not ruling that out as a possibility; the investigation is still ongoing.’ Ror Lakewold

Bonner County Sheriff’s Capt.

a pursuing deputy and hit the deputy’s patrol

car. The shots disabled the deputy’s car, but the deputy was not hit. The Jeep then crashed through a fence, traveled through a field and became stuck in a creek bed. The two occupants then fled on foot. Geaudreau also has a warrant out for his arrest related to a domestic violence charge of strangulation and battery. He is also a person of interest in a suspicious fire. Some of his prior arrests in the last couple years include malicious injury and grand theft. The man deputies believe was driving the car, Steven Gervasi, was arrested last week on an unrelated charge. He is being held at the Pend Oreille County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

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cians and give students the opportunity to work with advanced diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair complex automotive systems. “That would be an ideal location, as it is already set up to accommodate an automotive class,” says Colene Ruberttt, Kalispel Director of Career Training and Mentoring. The PUD still has a three-year lease on the building, but Smith says they are hoping to work with PUD representatives so the skill center could utilize that location. Smith says around $70,000 is needed to establish the skill center. The Newport School District will contribute $25,000 from a Perkins Federal

Vocational Grant that the tribe will match with another $25,000 toward the project. Newtech will also provide funding for skill center teacher’s salaries. “We are looking for other partners that would be interested in helping us further this along,” Rubertt says. “We’re hoping to have it completed by the start of the 2016-2017 school year.” The potential for other programs at the skill center includes possible collision repair or even cosmetology training. The center could also be opened for a night school for adults who work during the day, says Smith. “There’s a lot of possibility here,” says Smith. For more information, go to www.newport. wednet.edu/domain/58.

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Jason Graves of Cusick lifts his hog at the hog weigh in at the county fairgrounds Saturday, May 14. About 40 or so pigs were weighed for the rate-ofgain competition. They will be weighed again at the Pend Oreille County Fair.

Paige Hamilton, 11, coaxes her pig to the chute where it will be weighed. Only about half the pigs that will be at the fair will be in the rate-of-gain competition.

Feds support right to sue state of Idaho over public defense WASHINGTON – Indigent criminal defendants in Idaho don’t have to wait until they are convicted to file a civil lawsuit over inadequate legal representation, the U.S. Department of Justice claims in a ‘friend of the court’ brief filed in a class action suit that is in the Supreme Court of Idaho. The American Civil Liberties Union is suing Idaho on behalf of four men who claim the state fails to provide effective counsel to indigent defendants. “The right to adequate counsel is an essential safeguard of our commitment to equal justice – and it is the responsibility of the states to protect that right, to uphold that principle, and to ensure that every defendant has access to competent counsel,” Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch said in a news release. In a case called Tracy Tucker, et al. v. State of Idaho, et al., four men claim that throughout Idaho public defenders cannot meet with defendants in a meaningful way, conduct investigations or retain experts to challenge allegations

because of inadequate funding. A 4th District Court judge ruled earlier that the men could not sue

‘The right to adequate counsel is an essential safeguard of our commitment to equal justice – and it is the responsibility of the states to protect that right, to uphold that principle, and to ensure that every defendant has access to competent counsel.’ Loretta E. Lynch Attorney General

before they were convicted. The Justice Department challenges that assertion in the brief. In the news release, Justice says

that criminal defendants who cannot afford an attorney may bring a prospective civil lawsuit to prevent violations of their constitutional right to counsel under the Sixth Amendment rather than waiting to bring claims following a conviction that resulted from inadequate representation. The brief explains that the plaintiffs’ complaint “is not with their individual lawyers’ competence” but with the state’s systemic failure to provide legal representation to defendants who cannot afford it, according to the news release. The trial court ruled that the men could not bring a claim before they were convicted. The ACLU appealed and the Idaho Supreme Court will now consider whether plaintiffs’ claim can proceed. This is the Justice Department’s second filing to address the right to counsel in a state’s highest court. In September 2015, the department filed a similar brief in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has not yet ruled in that case.

Hunter Education committee members sought OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting letters of interest through June 15 for membership on its Hunter Education Instructor Advisory Committee (IAC). The group, which represents the nearly 1,000 volunteer hunter education instructors statewide, advises WDFW on issues and opportunities affecting the hunter education program and its instructors. Current members of the IAC are eligible for reappointment and are encouraged to apply to serve on the committee again. The application process is only open to certified hunter education instructors. WDFW will be recruiting to fill 15 available positions serving terms ranging from one to three years in duration. All appointees must retain their instructor certification throughout their entire term. The new appointees will start on Aug. 1, and the first meeting with the new members of the IAC will be Aug. 20, in Ellensburg.

Applicants for membership on the advisory committee are asked to explain why they want to be a member of IAC; what qualifies them to be a member; and how they can help the group effectively advise WDFW on hunter education issues and opportunities. Letters of interest must 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 is free to applicants. Letters of interest should be emailed to Kris Thorson at Kristopher.thorson@ dfw.wa.gov or sent to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Program, Hunter Education Division, Attn: Kris Thorson, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091. 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 pro-

vided by WDFW to attend meetings. Members can expect to donate at least 50 hours of their time annually in excess of normal

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

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Nixle fine, local media better

s anyone wondering what happened to the two armed and dangerous suspects that were on the loose last week? We are too. Local law enforcement sent a collective shiver through Spring Valley last week, when they issued a warning on the public safety communication network Nixle May 10, warning residents to stay in their homes, lock their doors and windows, and report any suspicious activity. There were armed and dangerous suspects on the loose that had already shot at law enforcement. The lockdown was lifted the next morning, but since then there’s been virtual radio silence. Law enforcement touts the use of Nixle as helping to open up the lines of communication with the public. Signing up for Nixle allows the sheriff’s office to text and email you about public safety issues, whether it’s a car accident blocking a road, or inclement weather on the horizon. The service is great. It’s a quick and effective way to get an emergency message out. But the communication can’t stop there. Spokane area media were reporting last week that a suspect had been taken into custody. A call to Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim garnered little information, other than him saying the person was being held on an unrelated charge and that we should talk with Bonner County instead, as that sheriff’s office is the lead agency in the case. We understand law enforcement’s reluctance to say something that might interfere with the prosecution. But the suspects were last seen in Pend Oreille County. The one possibly-connected person was taken into custody by Pend Oreille County Sheriffs deputies, and held in the Pend Oreille County Jail. This is no time to punt to the neighboring sheriff’s office. With a case as serious as an armed and dangerous suspect on the loose in a rural area, the sheriff’s office should be communicating with the public on at least a daily basis, and you do that by utilizing the local media. We aren’t here to be a nuisance to the sheriff’s office. Our goal is to work together with law enforcement for the greater good. -MCN

Newspapers and you How do you get your news? If you answered, “The internet” then you could be among the Millennials (born 1981 to 1996) that clocked in at 61-percent for getting their political news from social media, most notably Facebook, according to a Pew Research Center analysis reported in June 2015. Some 60-percent of Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) chose local TV as their top sources for political news. Gen Xers (born 1965-1980), who straddle the line between Millennials and Baby Boomers, also have a figurative foot in between these news sources. Roughly half (51 percent) of online Gen Xers get political and government news on Facebook in a given S o p h i E ’ s week and about half (46 percent) CHOICE do so on local TV. So where does such research Sophia leave newspapers, specifically local aldous newspapers? There are a lot of opinions that surround this particular topic, quite a few of them bemoaning that “traditional media” is swirling the drain. However, I choose to remain optimistic (after all, I really do appreciate and value that paycheck. Baby has to have her hummus supply, after all). My parents were newspaper subscribers as long as I can remember, and cherished are the memories of picking through the daily editions for the comics as a child. Mom and dad would read out loud an article of particular interest, and when I became old enough, I began to select them for myself (Miss Manners did, and always will, rock my world). Nellie Bly was a childhood idol. Dad extolled the journalistic prowess of Lowell Thomas, Edward R. Murrow, and former Spokesman-Review investigative reporter Bill Morlin. Even as teenager, when I thought I just had so many other important things to occupy my time, and couldn’t be bothered with the realization that there were bigger matters then my latest personal drama happening in the world, the newspaper still stared at me from the kitchen table with promises of more pertinent goings-on. Newspapers provide a sense of community. That’s not lip service from someone that has been slinging words for a living as fast as she can pick them out of the dictionary, it’s a fact. Newspapers show us the pivotal ways politics effect us on a local level, as well as highlighting the people and places we may walk past every day, but not necessarily think about. They are meant to inform, engage, and at times, entertain. Professionally and personally, I’m thankful they are still around.

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yo u r o p i n i o n Dog walkers beware To the editor, Saturday morning my daughter and I were walking our dogs on the upper Wolf Trail – all of our dogs were leashed. Just inside the gate two of our dogs bounded over to a tree and the big dog swallowed something and the little dog followed suit. Within an hour or so our dogs were sick: to make a long horrible story short, our dogs had eaten someone’s drug stash. The big dog was critically ill and spent the next 24 hours in the emergent care vet hospital in Spokane and as of Monday, he still was not well. The Wolf Trail should be the best and safest place to walk, not the worst and most dangerous. What is it going to take for us to address Newport’s drug problem? I am sickened and horri-

fied by this. Dog walkers don’t let your dogs put anything in their mouths – it could kill them. -Cathi Rawley Newport

Police too militarized to be trusted To the editor, Last week our local PBS TV channel aired the film “Peace Officer” which addressed the misuse of SWAT teams by police. In one case a man was growing a few pot plants in his basement when a no-knock raid was conducted in the middle of the night. Over 600 rounds were fired and many rounds hit nearby homes. Five officers were shot by the homeowner and another was likely killed by friendly fire. All that misery happened over 15 marijuana plants. The film addressed the use of military tactics by police to conduct the war

on drugs. The police now have armored military vehicles and weapons and that creates the need to use what they have acquired. A raid in the middle of the night can start with throwing flash bang grenades inside while breaching a door. The idea is to surprise the occupants and gain an advantage, but in some cases the sleeping occupant is startled by the home invasion and starts shooting in self-defense. One case covered a raid on the wrong house and a flash bang grenade was thrown into a baby’s crib, which burned and mutilated the child. In another case, a man holding a golf club was executed on the spot by the invading police. The SWAT raids are conducted after a search warrant is issued by a judge based on probable cause justified by the police wanting to raid. After viewing this film I have a simple request

for our local judges. They can prevent the misuse of SWAT teams by police by refusing to issue the search warrants. The warrant sets in motion the type of tragic events seen in the film. The police now have too much power and too many weapons to be trusted not to be abusive. -Pete Scobby Newport

Thank you for supporting assisted living bond To the editor: On behalf of the commissioners, providers, staff, and leadership of Newport Hospital & Health Services, I want to pass along our thanks to those of you who supported the special levy request to finance a new residential care facility. Our thanks go out to those who participated in the process. To the See letters, 6A

Unjust hysteria surround county lawsuits Todd Sudick Bonner County Commissioner

Lately there has been hysteria whipped up over Bonner County and lawsuits. Unjustly I might add. At any one time, the county is engaged in 10-12 lawsuits or tort claims. That figure doesn’t seem to change much over the years. We get Sudick sued over things as small as a chipped windshield caused by a plow, auto accidents, planning and zoning issues such as conditional use permits, lot line setbacks and in the case of SilverWings, a suit alleging promissory estoppel among other claims. Had we just caved in to SilverWings the county would be out $26,000,000. The county prevailed after three years of enumerable court actions, mediations and filings. Just last week the county was awarded $747,000 (that didn’t

make the press) in attorney fees after a federal judge threw out three of the four claims. The fourth claim is still winding its way through the courts. Sometimes the county sues over P&Z violations such as junkyards, lot line setbacks or to protect the county’s interests (read the taxpayers interests). In the case of employee terminations, the county takes those actions seriously. The county knows that no matter how careful they are, we will probably get sued. There are attorneys out there salivating to represent terminated government employees. Before an employee is terminated there are as many as eight people involved. Three commissioners, our two civil attorneys, an attorney representing our insurance carrier, our Human Resources Department and many times an outside counsel specializing in employee law. After thoroughly investigating, discussing and analyzing the cir-

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

Should Bernie Sanders drop out of the presidential race?

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Should the federal government transfer Forest Service and other federal lands to states that want them?

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There is an active conversation in the West about transferring control of federal lands, such as Forest Service lands, to states and counties.

Yes

cumstances we make a decision. Not all employee actions result in termination. Two recent terminations resulted in some high profile coverage in the newspaper. False and outrageous allegations were made by the former employees in the press. This is called “trial by Google.” As soon as the paper prints anything on the suit it becomes a searchable item that in the end can taint the jury pool. Attorneys know this. By the way, we have not lost any suits of any kind. From time to time our insurance carrier decides to settle for a small sum because the cost of them litigating outweighs the small settlement. Attorneys also know this. The County has no say in this decision. To close, the county goes out of its way to avoid lawsuits of any kind. It’s a time consuming and laborious process that takes away from the day-to-day operations

No.

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Rotary clothing drive still on Rotarian Micki Brass collects boxes of free clothing and cloth from a yard sale last Friday. The Newport/Priest River Rotary Club is continuing its textile drive to benefit the Newport Rodeo and the Tree of Angels operations. Accepted items include gently used clothing, paired shoes, bedding, towels, backpacks, tablecloths, purses, belts, curtains, drapery, rags and stuffed animals. Items can be dropped off at The Miner, 421 S. Spokane Ave. in Newport Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

PUD customers target of phone scam NEWPORT – Pend Oreille Public Utility District is warning customers to be aware of a telephone scam making the rounds. According to a news release from the PUD, several customers have reported that they were recently contacted by someone saying their power will be disconnected due to nonpayment of the electric bill. The caller then instructed them to provide a credit card number, in order for their account to be reinstated.

Pend Oreille PUD does make phone calls to customers regarding delinquent accounts. However, all of its customer service representatives are currently female, and they will identify themselves as being from the PUD. Customers are encouraged to request that callers identify the customer’s address and account number. The PUD advises customers who receive suspicious phone calls to hang up and call the PUD at 509-4473137.

d o w n m e m o ry l a n e 100 years ago 1916 Hugh L. Cooper of New York, who had the option on the power site at Z Canyon on the Pend Oreille River, made a personal inspection of the extensive exploration work. Sacheen Lake and several creeks in the vicinity were stocked with 75,000 eastern brook trout, which were secured through the efforts of O.A. Lamon. Road Supervisor E.G. Sherman narrowly escaped death when a falling tree barely missed his head and hit him on the leg.

90 years ago 1926 Mrs. William B. Dingle of Newport was elected president of the Pend Oreille County School Directors’ Association. Lucille Lear won a $5 prize offered by the Newport Hospital for the best essay on the benefits of community health. A new visible gasoline vending pump was installed by the Reynolds Motor Co.

80 years ago 1936 C.E. Sherman began extensive improvements on his funeral home, putting in a new foundation, rearranging the interior and shingling the sides of the building. The superintendent’s office at Newport High School was burglarized. The American Legion offered school honor awards to the outstanding girl and boy in the eighth grades of schools at Cusick, Usk, Dalkena and Newport.

70 years ago 1946 Dr. Elmer A. Lee, discharged from active duty with the Navy, became associated with Dr. Edward G. Bond in the Tulles Building. Gary Bergstrom, Gary Strand, Bruce Hartman, Bobby Britain and Gordon Campbell, Boy Scouts of the Idaho Hill troop were awarded badges during a one weekend outing at Sullivan Lake. John L. Johnson’s cabin at Sacheen Lake was the first summer home there to have electrical wiring completed.

60 years ago 1956 The Newport Roxy Theatre was admitting any and all graduates of the Newport, Cusick and Priest River high schools without charge to any show of their choosing. The Newport City Council bought 12 parking meters. A party at the home of County Commissioner and Mrs. Joe Zigler honored Clarence Shining, who retired May 1 as county road foreman of the second district.

50 years ago 1966 The Harold Dilling ranch was hit by a twister that tore the roof off of their new barn and wrapped it around some fir

trees nearby, ripped off half of the bunker silo wall, knocked trees down and broke 6x12 beams, which were 25 to 30 feet long. Pfc. Randy Shekel of Newport was wounded in action in Vietnam. Winter returned to the Pend Oreille valley May 16 with snow, sleet and record low temperatures that damaged blossoming berries and fruit trees. Newport’s low was 27 degrees.

40 years ago 1976 Members of Unit 45 of the American Legion Auxiliary were out on the streets with baskets of poppies for Memorial Day remembrances. Two old gravesites were uncovered near Ione and were sent to the FBI in Washington, D.C., for analysis. A $330,000 Newport School levy went down to defeat despite a rollback in the amount requested due to additional state funding.

30 years ago 1986 Developers of a 160-site RV park at Sacheen Lake shelved plans for development after they found out about a state law prohibiting members of the RV park from telling friends about the lots for sale without being licensed salesmen. The resort would have catered exclusively to members of the club. Garda Phillips, a Philippines national until she became a U.S. citizen two months earlier, was photographed casting her first U.S. ballot, with the help of county Auditor George Kimsey. Twenty $50 bingo games, along with a $500 blackout game were among the $1,500 guaranteed payout advertised for an event at the Kalispel Community Hall.

20 years ago 1996 Newport city councilors passed a zoning ordinance limiting adult businesses to an area between the Idaho state line and Union Avenue. The Pend Oreille County Library District and the Friends of the Library announced a writing contest, with the theme “Things You Can’t Talk About.” First place was to receive a $100 cash prize, second $50 and third $25. “The Birdcage” was playing at the Clark Fork Theatre in Metaline Falls.

10 years ago 2006 Ray Roberts was welcomed as Priest River’s new police chief at the city council meeting. The undefeated Newport Grizzly baseball team moved on to the state tournament after beating Freeman 7-1 and Colfax 5-3. Newport had a 21-0 record. Tech Cominco Limited, which operates Pend Oreille Mine, reported net earnings of $448 million for the first quarter, up from $205 million in 2005. The price of zinc had risen from 60 cents per pound in 2005 to $1.02 per pound in 2006.

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My Favorite Things expands to Priest River By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

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Shop in Newport where they offered men’s, women’s and kids clothing. In 2014 her daughter and son-in-law purchased an auto repair business and she went to work in the shop. Elswick changed the name of the store and moved it to its current Newport location at 306 S. Washington Ave. The store in Priest River, located at 50 Main Street, Suite 102, carries the same brands of reasonably priced elegant, stylish, and comfortable clothing, accessories, and jewelry that My Favorite Things has become known for. Elswick says she chose to open shop in the historic Beardmore Building because of “its great natural light and beauty.” “It really is a fine storefront, and the community

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Lynnette Elswick, owner of My Favorite Things in Newport, hangs up clothing in her new Priest River store, My Favorite Things Too.

has been so welcoming,” says Elswick. “It’s just a feeling of this is where I’m supposed to be.” Elswick has an employee to help her alternate the days at each store, and she adds that customers, as well as neighboring businesses in Priest River’s downtown, have been very supportive. “It’s important that people feel good about

themselves,” Elswick says of her affinity for clothing. “And dressing nicely helps with that, no matter what age or size you are.” My Favorite Things Too is open Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sundays and Mondays. For more information, call 208-448-1030 or check out the Facebook page.

correction The Colville Forest Plan listening sessions will start at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. An incorrect start time was listed in a story about the webinars and listening sessions in last week’s Miner. We regret any confusion this caused. The Pend Oreille County listening session will be held Thursday, June 2, at the Kalispel-Camas Wellness Center, at 1821 N. LeClerc Road in Cusick.

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Citizens to Keep Our Loved Ones Local who supported the cause with their time, energy and voice. To those who spoke with your friends and neighbors, put signs in your yard, sent letters to the editor, and (most importantly) took the time to vote. We can’t thank you enough for your grass roots effort to help folks understand the need and importance of a new facility to our senior community. We truly appreciate your collective hard work and effort. We definitely expect the trend of folks living longer to increase. Our goal remains to keep our local families intact and to increase the number of units available in our community. Our team plans to diligently work to design and develop a new facility that will include a memory care unit – another essential community need. Though we would like to have this new building up and running tomorrow, detail design (8-12 months) and construction (12 months) of this magnitude take time. We are committed to a process to plan, design and construct a facility to be a cornerstone to our residential care delivery system for years to come. It remains our pleasure to serve this community and to assist our local families when their need is greatest. We look forward to providing this essential service to our community for the next 50-plus years – to assist seniors to live rewarding, eventful, and fulfilling lives in a an updated and dignified care setting. Thank you again for your support. -Tom Wilbur CEO, NHHS

The family of Pinky Ownbey would like to say thank you to Newport Family Medicine, N.E. Home Health Care, Hospice of Spokane, OK Lanes, Newport Schools, Sherman Knapp Funeral Home, friends and family. Your acts of kindness and sympathy have been greatly appreciated. Shirley Ownbey, Pam & Lenny Nichols, Forrest, Tammie, Dean and Christopher Ownbey

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Seventh Grade Press

Volume 1, Number 1

Students say the smartest things By Irene Ewing Seventh Grade Teacher Sadie Halstead Middle School

I have found that students say the smartest things when I just stop and listen. I love how much I learn by listening to a seventh grader tell me about their interests and expertise. It occurred to me that you might enjoy it too; I mean to learn from a seventh grader’s point of view. Since we need to do a lot of reading and writing in seventh grade, we should make it authentic. I knew I was going to need motivation this school year, to encourage my students to write to their potential, and we needed something to talk about. Then it occurred to me, the history in Pend Oreille County is rich with detail. I called Michelle Nedved, the publisher of The Miner Newspapers, and asked her if she would want to partner with me on

what might be a lunatic idea. She listened to my hopes of having 90 students write essays on 90 different topics and have them published in the paper. She didn’t say no! We talked about a lot of positive options and she was in; she wanted to help. I couldn’t have been more impressed. I contacted Faith McClenny at the Pend Oreille County Historical Museum. I thought I would just run the students through the museum for inspiration. The very sweet Mrs. McClenny gently explained to me that space would be an issue, and by the way, hadn’t the students all been through the museum in other grades? It turns out, yes they had. No tours needed I realized, but how could I inspire them to each write on so many different topics about places they hadn’t seen and people they didn’t know?

Seeing the good in hobo spiders By Sunflower Sego

Hobo Spiders are creepy to most people, but I think they are pretty. I see them everywhere, it seems to be a common place to find them in old buildings, wood stacks, and in damp spots. It’s kind of interesting that I see them often because they are private and don’t like to have people see them. They are huge brown spiders, with surprisingly big teeth. I once saw a close up of one of their legs, it had a lot of little hairs that have a featherlike appearance. They kind of stand straight out but also kinda curve upwards. They like to hide and that’s mostly the reason they make their funnelshaped webs; so they can hide at the bottom and not be seen. The spider waits in the mouth of the funnel for their prey to fall onto the horizontal surface and then rushes out, grabs the prey and takes it back into its web to consume. The species was first described in 1802 by a naturalist named Charles Athanase Walckenaer, and were only accidentally introduced to the United States in the 1980s; that wasn’t that long ago. They are primarily found in Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Montana and other parts of the Pacific Northwest. Hobo spiders usually defend themselves only when they feel provoked or threatened. They are extremely protective of their egg sacs, and will bite if they perceive a threat to their young. An initial study of the hobo spider venom reported that their venom could be a medical threat that would produce necrotic lesions. Subsequent research has proven that the hobo spider is no longer considered a medically threatening spider.

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Fire dispatchers rely on technology By Ryan Stelow

McClenny knew how. She volunteered, volunteered to come speak to a classroom of 30 seventh graders about history, on three occasions. I can’t say enough good things about McClenny’s support for our project. Each class period she arrived in a period costume, long skirt and hat, with pictures, artifacts, and stories of at least 50 different topics the 30 students in that class could research. Each class received totally different lessons and topics. The students were spellbound, and inspired. Most students selected topics presented by McClenny, and some selected topics from their family, friends, or their own personal interest. Professor Kristen Benzo from the History Department at Spokane Community Colleges came

A contract fire dispatcher, like my dad, gets to send other people all over the Inland Northwest to staff different Dispatch Centers. They have a desk console area with three monitored computers, where each monitor has a different program on the screen. They

have a radio that they can use to communicate with the firefighters and airplanes to get help and the supplies and necessary reinforcements. People at the Dispatch Center take phone calls and radio calls from the See fire, 8A

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Pend Oreille River flows north By Justice Self

The Pend Oreille River is a tributary of the Columbia River, about 130 miles long. In its passage through British Columbia its name is spelled Pend d’Oreille River. The river drains into a scenic area of the rocky mountains along the US Canada border on the east side of the Columbia. It drains an area of 66,800 sq. km., mostly through the Clark Fork Valley. The area of the Pend Oreille basin is just 10 percent of the entire 258,000 square miles. The Pend Oreille River is one of the few rivers in the world that flows north. It begins at Lake Pend Oreille in Bonner County, Idaho, in the Idaho Panhandle draining the Pend Oreille Lake from its western edge near Sandpoint. Part of the river flows

west, receiving the Priest River at a confluence, or wedding, of the waters on the edge of the town of Priest River. Then the river flows into southern Pend Oreille County in northeastern Washington at Newport, Wash. The Pend Oreille River covers 70 miles. It begins at Pend Oreille Lake near Sandpoint, then flows all the way up through Boundary Dam, which is just one mile shy of southeastern British Columbia, Canada. The river then flows past the border into Canada for 12 miles, looping west back into the U.S. and drops into the Columbia River, eventually draining into the Pacific Ocean near Portland, Ore. Next, the Pend Oreille See River, 8A

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Football in Pend Oreille County By Dakota Truax

The rules of this sport are quite simple. Points are given when a player crosses a goal line by either kicking the ball, running with it across the goal line, or throwing it across the line to another player. The other team’s objective is simply to stop the opponent from crossing the touchdown line. There are playoffs and championships. The playoffs are when you win all your games and you go to the playoff game. If you win that, you go to the championship. If you win that game, you are the champions of the football teams that year. Every year they have new championships. Over the years things changed. The first Pend Oreille football teams used leather helmets and leather pads along with leather shoes. Now they are required to have better uniforms that are tested for safety. Today, almost every

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team has lots of training camps. Kids work out and lift weights. In the early days most players just used football practice as the workout. TV has also changed a lot for football fans. Before, people couldn’t watch game broadcasts on TV and now some people watch football all the time. The way fans used to keep up is they could listen to the game on the radio or check the story in the paper the next day.

Now you can watch it anywhere with technology or record it to watch it later. The fun about football is that your team is like your family. You can play with them and that makes you a better player. It’s fun, but you can’t play with all the same rules. The rules have gradually changed over the years, but it seems that the defensive rules and passing rules have changed the most in the last few years. Some kids

have been seriously hurt. Now we focus on safety and health. They are trying to figure out where all the concussions are coming from. I’ve heard that back in the 60’s you could spear people. If you don’t know what that is, it’s where you ram the person ahead of you with your helmet. They did that sometimes to take people out of the game. But now, in 2016 you can’t do that because it can really hurt someone.

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Gray wolves recover in Pend Oreille County By Tessa Pierce

The gray wolf, or Canis lupus, was thought to be completely extinct in Washington before the 1930s. In 1973 it was classified as an endangered species and received protection from the ESA (Endangered Species Act). Since then, the wolves have recovered, and there are now at least 90 wolves in the state of Washington. Thirtythree of these wolves live in our county. As of 2015, Pend Oreille County had six packs, known as the Salmo, Goodman Meadows, Skookum, Smackout, Dirty Shirt and Carpenter Ridge packs. At one point, there was a seventh, called the Diamond pack, but it is no longer considered as such. The Salmo Pack, in the northern part of the county, consists of at least three animals. To regulate harvest and set conservation goals, the animals are counted using howl surveys, remote camera surveys, track surveys, and aerial or terrestrial observation. These counts are the minimum amount of animals in a pack or a certain area. Individual wolves are monitored by means of radio collars. The wolves are first caught by one of two ways, either darted

by helicopter or caught in a leg-hold trap (and then tranquilized). The wolves are then blindfolded to help them calm down. The collar is fitted and the wolf is more or less dumped in the woods until it wakes up. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, “The Goodman Meadows wolf pack was confirmed as a pack in 2014.” At the end of that year, the pack was known to have six wolves if not more. In December 2015, it had at least seven. This pack lives in the center/eastern part of the county. The Skookum pack, in the southeastern corner of the county, has a population of at least five wolves includ-

ing a known breeding pair, according to the Washington Gray Wolf Conservation and Management 2015 Annual Report released by the WDFW. The Smackout pack is located along the western edge of the county, farther north than the Skookum, Dirty Shirt, Carpenter Ridge, and Goodman Meadows packs. This pack numbers at least eight, with a successful breeding pair. This pack was verified in 2011 and only about half of its territory is in Pend Oreille County. The Dirty Shirt pack, with a minimum of eight wolves, does have a breeding pair. Dirty Shirt wolves live about half way along the western edge of the

county, half in, half out. They became an official pack in 2013. The Carpenter Ridge wolves – there are only two, not a breeding pair – live in the southwestern corner of the county. Their territory is circular and most of it is in this county. Pend Oreille County is part of the Eastern Washington recovery region. In this part of the state, the gray wolf has been delisted, and is no longer endangered. Washington has 90 wolves and 18 packs, 33 of these wolves and six packs have all or a portion of their ranges in Pend Oreille County. No wolves have been brought in, nor are there plans to do so.

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River and valley are located in northeastern Washington. In the

early 1800s French Canadian fur trappers were among the first non-native people to visit Pend Oreille River Valley.

Settlers mined gold, lead, and zinc in the mid to late 1800s with logging emerging as the area’s major industry. Steam-

boats and railroads played an important role in the economic development of the Pend Oreille River Valley.

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to each class and taught a brilliant lesson on how to research like a detective. Students learned to diagnose photos, objects, and original documents. She shared historical websites, some views on interesting local history, taught students how to cite their resources, and take notes as they read. Tony Bamonte graciously accepted my request to speak to each class as an author of books on Pend Oreille County history. He told stories, answered questions, and so motivated the classes that the students went right to work. His visit was a completely memorable event. He grew up in the county, knew so many details, and became the sheriff. Great stuff for youngsters! Into the computer labs we went, reading original documents from the Big Smoke Journals, that our librarian Leslie Sherman located, along with many of the Bamonte books, the website diggings.com that she authored, and other historical reading from many years back. Students helped one another edit, revise, stay encouraged and to keep working. Then it was time to take our beginnings and attend a school board meeting to make sure we had school board approval to go public. Students explained their project and shared the rough drafts of a few reports. The Board and Superintendent, Dr. Dave Smith, were complimentary and encouraging. The students reported to their classes with new energy all about the meeting. A fun part for me as a teacher, was this spring as we were preparing for the SBA, State test. I handed out a sample of the practice

test, and the directions read: Read these three samples of original text and write an article. “This is going to be easy,” I heard students say,” … about the big worrisome test. You’ll be seeing seventh grade reports roll off of the presses each week for the next few months. We hope you will look forward to learn at least some information you didn’t already know, and maybe you’ll revisit some fond memories. All of us in the class have learned a great deal about the community where we live, and we’ve met wonderful people. Each seventh grader will have their own “by line.” These students will have published writing and hopefully inspire within themselves, a willingness to share their writing in the future. We have so many to thank for the ability to share these articles with you, starting with The Pend Oreille County Historical Museum staff and volunteers. Alice Warner was there on the sideline at every turn. She drove McClenny to our classes, made copies of information students needed, and provided numerous original sources. Thank you to Cindy Klein, a retired seventh grade teacher, who came alongside as an encourager, a planner, and an editor, reading the rough drafts of these articles multiple times, and editing for students to revise, until they were clean. Thank you to Kenny Perrin, retired high school English and History teacher, as well as local expert and historian, for being our historical fact checker. He too read these articles, giving advice and compliments. As you read the variety of ar-

ticles you’ll see interviews with local experts who volunteered their time to meet with students at school for interviews that otherwise couldn’t be arranged. Some interviews were completed over the phone, and two were completed by a student sitting beside me taking notes, telling me what to ask, but just not ready to speak to a stranger. We have had an immense amount of support as parents spent time explaining history, many grandparents helped with the understanding of things that seem like so long ago to a seventh grader, so as you run across these people who were interviewed, please know they deserve a heartfelt thank you for their time and effort. Their willingness made a big difference and helped the students grow miles in their self confidence. Teaching students to write, requires teaching them the dedication it takes to do a good job, editing multiple times, which circles around to having a reason to try hard – the motivation to publish. So I say, thank you, thank you, thank you Michelle Nedved, and to all the participants on The Miner team. If you find that you have something to add, information we don’t know, interview candidates we should talk to, or documents and artifacts you want registered in the local museum, please contact the Seventh Grade Class, at Sadie Halstead Middle School, in Newport, and we’ll accept the information. We have agreed to collect and catalog everything that comes in, and deliver it to the museum for archiving.

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History abounds in the Old Courthouse By Salecia Harris

The Old Courthouse of Pend Oreille County, located at 625 West Fourth Street has been standing there for approximately 100 years. It was donated by Jesse Cass Scott in 1913, as it says on a plaque towards the northwest end of the building. In 1904 she built a cottage house that consisted of 23 rooms, which is where the building stands today. During the time that Jesse was utilizing her cottage, the unofficial County of Pend Oreille needed a temporary courthouse and jail. They agreed to use two buildings, now known as the Craig Building located on what was known as Washington Street, but is today’s Main Street. In 1912 it was announced that Pend Oreille County was an official county, and had a permanent seat as one. Commissioners then started looking for more suitable courthouse and jail locations. At this point, Mrs. Scott offered one half of a block (approximately 200 by 138 square feet) of her large homestead as a gift to the new county. She had three houses on that land including the 23 room cottage. It had to be torn down for the construction of a new building. There was a $40,000 bond for the construction of it that failed in November of 1913. This delayed the work that had to be done and the ability for the county to accept Mrs. Scott’s offer. After some time the county agreed to her proposal and granted a deed, although she did pay for the houses to be torn down herself and was never reimbursed. In early May of 1915, the county planned for a new courthouse and jail to be built for no more than $27,000. On May 27, it was announced that a firm, Williams & Williams, had won the contract for the design and contractor T.W. Hartness won the construction bid. By late August the brick of the first floor had been laid and was completed with a gray terrazzo corner stone that reads “Pend Oreille County A.D 1915”. In 1919, on the 20th of August, people gathered and put belongings in a time capsule that was placed behind the cornerstone. They pulled it out in 2011 and found the treasures of the many people back then. I was able to see the case of belongings from the time capsule. It included many original pictures and business cards. There were many newspaper articles from “The Newport Miner.” Some headlines were, “Theater Heads Deny Violation” and “New County Organized.” There are many other things I could mention including fair lists, maps, signatures, etc. In 2013 my grandfather, Mike Manus, got to be part of replacing the time capsule with new belongings and placing it back behind the cornerstone, and in another 100 years, the cycle will hopefully repeat. I was lucky to have had a tour of the courthouse by Pend Oreille County Commissioner, Mike Manus, my grandfather. On the tour I got to see the current layout and compare it to the original layout when the courthouse was also a jail. In 1991 through 1992 it was renovated to meet current standards while keeping historical preservation. This cost approximately $1.6 million. The Old Courthouse and Jail is now used by the Commissioners, the Auditor’s Office, the Treasurer’s Office, and Assessor’s Office, etc. The original assessor’s office in the southeast corner of the building is now used as the County Commissioners Office. The northeast and southeast of the basement was where the jail cells were located. Now it is used as the office space by the Public Works Department. The windows there originally featured bars and an exterior iron fence at the southeast corner. Although, of course, it was removed during renovations. The Sheriff’s Office in the basement is now used as a copy and scan area. The jail cells in the annex building, which is another building that was added in 1940 for more jail space, still remains on the top floor. There it remains, the metal bars of windows and cells and original doors on two. Now they utilize the space for documents and confidential papers. Actually, the elevator in the courthouse building was once the restroom for the jail inmates. Another one was also at the east end of the basement but was removed. In the basement the thick walls of the vaults they used to store money still remains. They cut the back off and added to it. The boiler room, utility room, etc., are now located there. I could write so much more about this building, like how they have a lawn stone in memorial of those who fought for our country that read, “In honor of those from Pend Oreille who served in the World War 19141918” or how it is a registered historic place. I would love to recognize my grandfather, the commissioner of Pend Oreille County, Mike Manus for helping me with this paper. He took me on a tour of the courthouse and also the Jail. He showed me and told of many interesting things and provided many sources to me. I am honestly grateful I got to write this paper. I believe it was a great learning experience, since I just moved here myself. I found it’s nice to learn about something historical in the town you call home.

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actual firefighters reporting the fire location to put it on a large map, and a computer map program called Wild Card. People who are working in the Fire Dispatch Center will find out where the fire is

and how big it is, then my Dad sends firefighters to check the fire. A firefighter works about 16 hours a day for about 14 days straight. They use a radio to receive calls, and to call the planes who deliver the reinforcements and coolant for the fire.

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Scam prevention conference May 19 COEUR d’ALENE – People will be able to get information about how to protect themselves from scam artists at the free Coeur d’Alene Scam Jam Conference that will take place Thursday, May 19, at The Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway Ave., in Coeur D’Alene. This conference will cover a variety of topics, including information on preventing financial fraud including investment fraud and identity theft avoidance tips. The annual conference comes at a good time this year, as the Pend Oreille and West Bonner county area has been targeted by a variety of telephone scams. Doors will open at 8 a.m. and the conference kicks off at 9 a.m. The keynote speaker for the event is Brett DeLange, Consumer Protection Division Chief and Deputy AG for the Office of the Attorney General. The conference runs until 3:45 p.m., when there will be a drawing for door prizes and includes a complimentary lunch and refreshments. Those interested in attending may register through AARP by May 18 by calling toll free 1-877-926-8300 or online at www.aarp.cvent.com/ID_ScamJamCDA2016 or on a link on the department’s calendar of events located at www.finance. idaho.gov/calendar.aspx. The Scam Jam will address Medicare

fraud, financial scams, and tips on how to avoid being a victim of identity theft. Attendees will also learn how to recognize and avoid exploitation that can jeopardize their financial future. Idaho Department of Finance Securities Bureau Investigator, Tim Martin, will offer a presentation titled “Recognize and Avoid Investment Fraud” during a breakout session. Jo Ann Lanham, Consumer Affairs Officer in the Consumer Finance Bureau, will conduct a presentation titled “Credit Reports: A Snapshot of Your Financial Life.” The Department of Finance will also have a booth where attendees can receive free educational information on investments, mortgages, cyber security, and consumer finance. The Idaho Scam Jam Alliance is a broad based coalition of non-profit organizations and state agencies with the goal of educating and arming the public with the tools they need to identify and stay protected from fraud and identity theft. In addition to the Department of Finance’s participation, experts presenting at the conference include representatives from the Post Falls Police Department, Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney Barry McHugh, and the Idaho State Tax Commission.

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State grants $10.6 million for energy efficiency, solar projects OLYMPIA – More than $10 million in energy efficiency and solar grants will be made by the state of Washington to help reduce energy costs at eight higher education institutions, 32 local governments, four state agencies, and eight K-12 public school districts. Construction spending on these projects will create an estimated 531 jobs, according to a news release from Department of Commerce. The total cost for all the projects is about $54.2 million, including more than $42.2 million in non-state funds. The 2015 Legislature appropriated $25 million for the statewide energy efficiency and solar grants program, specifying at least $5.7 million for projects that involve the purchase and installation of solar energy systems with a preference for Washington-manufactured systems. It also targeted small cities and towns

(populations of 5,000 or less) to receive at least 10 percent of each competitive funding round. Colville got $436,743 and Reardan got $232,383, both for solar projects. “Conversion to LED street lighting could cut energy use by almost 60 percent, and this grant is an extremely valuable piece of the business case to convert,” said Scott Stanford, energy adviser for Chelan PUD in charge of the utility’s project. “Energy savings from the street lights in the city of Wenatchee and rural Chelan County alone will be enough to power 39 local homes.” Unlike older street lights, LED bulbs can burn for 20 years before they need to be replaced. Since the energy efficiency and solar grants program started as the Jobs Act in 2010, 221 projects have been funded with a total of $113 million. Nearly 1,800 jobs were reported, and community

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resource: Next meeting set for June 7 LEFT: Alex Arnold, Fire Chief for Fire District 6, was selected natural resource committee chairman by the committee at the meeting in Cusick Tuesday, May 10. County commissioner Karen Skoog also participated in the meeting.

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participation,” he told the group. County commissioners appointed the committee members to write a natural resource plan that would lay out the county’s priorities regarding federal and other public land in the county and would insist management agencies “coordinate” management activities with the county, using the plan as a guide. Matt Scott of Vaagen Brothers Lumber said the group was relevant. He said his boss, Russ Vaagen, was involved in a coalition with an environmental group that significantly reduced the number of lawsuits over timber harvests in the Colville National Forest. “When you have a diverse group, it carries weight,” he said. “Interest based groups carry weight.” He says having a written plan could provide the Forest Service with a formal expression of the county’s desires. The Forest Service has turnover and this would help make the county’s wishes known. “When the new (Forest Service) guy comes, you can say ‘this is our plan,’” he said. The group continued to work through how they will operate. Lithgow asked about decision making. He wants the group to reach consensus, but when that isn’t possible, asked what should be done. There are 23 members of the committee, including the three county commissioners and the commissioners’ secretary. Lithgow says he expects the committee to lose some members. He proposed a simple majority of those present at a meeting. Mike Brown of Pend Oreille Mine said that since the group is supposed to represent the

entire county, more than a simple majority should be required if consensus isn’t reached. The group decided that a two-thirds vote would be needed when votes are taken. Lithgow asked for volunteers to serve a two-year term as chair. Alex Arnold, Fire Chief of Fire District 6, said he was willing to do it and the group appointed him chair. Initially the county commissioners intended to hire Margaret Byfield of the Stewards of Liberty to help write a plan similar to the one she helped write for Baker County, Ore. Byfield charges

$1,500 as a retainer and $150 an hour. Commissioners now want to bring her in later in the process, when the county invokes “coordination,” the process commissioners believe will pressure the Forest Service to align their forest plan with the county plan whenever possible. The committee set up some sub committees – timber resource, recreation, ranching and agriculture, mining and water resources. Lithgow says the idea is that the groups meet before the next meeting of the natural resource committee June 7.

On the Web There is a website devoted to the natural resource subcommittee activities: www.pendoreilleco. org/your-government/community-development/ natural-resource-committee. The website has a draft plan with dynamic comments from committee members, as well as meeting minutes and a list of committee members.

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Committee members NEWPORT – The 23-member committee has already lost some members. Dan Jones, who is interested in snowmobiling, said he won’t be coming to any more meetings. He said he made his comments about the draft forest plan directly to the Forest Service. Fred Willenbrock, former publisher and owner of The Miner Newspapers, said he isn’t participating either. The list of committee members listed on the website includes: Alex Arnold of Fire District 6; Cody Basnaw representing the forest and livestock industries; Dan Jones, snowmobile and hunting; Dan Reijonen of the county Road Department; Parks Board member Dwight Opp, from the forest industry; Abby Christman, a student; Fred Willenbrock, former Newport Miner Owner; Gene St. Godard, a licensed hydrogeologist; Karen Skoog, county commissioner; Leanna Powers of Pend Oreille Trailblazers; Lonnie Johnson, chair of the county’s Economic Development Council; Mark Brown from the mining industry; Matt Scott representing the timber industry and backcountry hunters and anglers; Mike Manus, county commissioner; planning commissioner Norris Boyd, who is interested in motorized recreation; Rhonda Cary, Clerk of the Board for the county commission; Rick Larson, PUD commissioner; Steve Fountain representing the livestock industry; Steve Kiss, county commissioner; Tim Ibbetson, property rights advocate; Tommie Petrie of Pend Oreille Sportsmen; and Laurel Behrend, student.

Show raises money for Summer Arts Camp BLANCHARD - The Blanchard Arts Guild presents “You’ve Got Talent Kid” Saturday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Blanchard Community Center. The event is a youth variety show to raise funds for the annual Blanchard Summer Arts Camp. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. An offering of desserts will be available at intermission for a donation. The Summer Arts Camp is offered free of charge to area elementary and middle school age children. The Camp offers visual and performing arts opportunities taught by experienced instructors, Dawn Hawkes

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COME ENJOY The great music of Bruce and Betsy Mullen. 7:30 p.m. Saturday May 21st at the Cusick American Legion. (509) 445-1537.(16) GARAGE SALE 401 North Quail Avenue, Newport. Friday and Saturday (May 20- 21) 8:004:00. Rain or shine. Follow signs. Household items, recliners, craft and office supplies, camping gear and lots more.(16p) WHO LET THE GIRLS OUT? Saturday May 21st, 9:005:00. Visit Bushels, Just Because, Shanty, Into the Garden, My Favorite Things, Fleur de Lis, Ben Franklin and Treasures A to Z for specials and treats. Get your passport stamped at all 8 stores and be entered in a drawing for one of eight $100 gift certificates! (15HB-2) TOWN OF IONE has council position #5 open. To be eligible to hold office in the Town of Ione you must be 18 years’ of age, a resident in the Town for at least one year and a registered voter in the Town (RCW 35.27.080). Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest to the clerk’s office at 207 Houghton Street or Post Office Box 498, Ione Washington 99139. Office hours: Monday- Thursday 8:30- 4:00; Friday 10:006:00. Should you have any questions please contact us (509) 442-3611.(16) Get fast relief for an upset budget with The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. They work for others; they’ll work for you! Call (509) 447-2433.

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Cusick moves on, Lady Rangers out MEDICAL LAKE – The Cusick and Selkirk softball teams played in the first round of the regional tournament Saturday, May 14, with Cusick moving on for a chance at state, and Selkirk ending their season. Cusick started the tournament with a game against Touchet, losing 15-3. “As a team we only batted seven hits,” coach Monica Allen said. “Touchet has had the fastest pitcher we have seen this year, giving Touchet 13 strikeouts against us. We just couldn’t seem to connect many hits off her pitch.” Taylor Allen was three for three at the plate, helping the Panthers with two singles and a double. The loss pitted Cusick against Curlew. The Panthers came away with the 14-4 win. Cusick out slugged Curlew and Brianna Balcom only gave up four hits to Curlew. Curlew walked Cusick 15 times. “Our defense worked phenomenal and only gave up one error,” coach Allen said. Cusick plays the loser of Almira/Coulee-Hartline versus Pomeroy, who play each other Saturday, May 21, at 11 a.m. Cusick plays at 1 p.m. Both games take place at Medical Lake. The winner of that game advances to state and the loser is out. Selkirk played Pomeroy in the first round and lost 13-9. They went on to play Liberty Christian and lost in the loser-out game. Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

Newport’s Pedro Madeira drives against Medical Lake last Tuesday.

Grizzlies are District Champions By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

SPOKANE VALLEY – The Newport High School boys’ soccer team triumphed last week, winning the Northeast A League District Championship game against Colville, 3-0, at Central Valley High School, Thursday, May 12. The Grizzlies also won the qualifying match against Medical Lake, 4-3, at home on Tuesday, May 10. “This is the Grizzlies’ first ever Northeast A League District title,” says coach Mark Zorica, adding that freshman goalie Adam Moorhead “played like a seasoned veteran” keeping the Grizzlies in the game. “Newport defense was excellent through out the whole match. Newport defense was locked down all game. Colville had few chances

throughout the game, but the Grizzly defense was dynamite.” Newport offense struck first as Kai Thomas found the back of the net in the ninth minute with an assist from Leo Fernandez. Grizzlies added another goal from Pedro Madeira on a penalty kick in the 36th minute. Leo Fernandez added a goal from about 25 yards right before the game went into half time. Kade Zorica shut down Colville’s top leading scorer and league Most Valuable Player Alberto Cisneros, keeping him from scoring any goals. Moorhead had 15 saves, resulting in a complete shutout of Colville. Newport is now in the running for the state tournament, with the first round state soccer game played on Tuesday, May 17 at Newport High School. The game was played

after deadline for this week’s edition (see The Miner Facebook for the results and read the full story in next week’s newspaper). At the home game against Medical Lake last Tuesday, Newport won by a point in a tight game, beating the Cardinals 4-3. Newport had 23 shots on goal while Medical Lake had 11. Kai Thomas scored at 32:30 into the match with an assist by Madeira. Pablo Rufino made a goal at 51:30, assisted by Kade Zorica. Madeira scored a goal unassisted at 55:20, followed by Kai Thomas at 72:20 with an assist by Johnny Quandt. Moorhead made seven saves. “Pablo Rufino was unbelievable for the Grizzlies in the midfield,” says Zorica. “This was a great win for the Grizzlies.”

Panther girls place second at district meet By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

DAVENPORT – Cusick High School Track and Field secured some top spots at the NE 1B District meet Tuesday, May 10 at Davenport High School. The girls’ team got second overall at districts with 91 points. “We did really well at Districts,” says Coach Jenni Jones. “We took several top finishes. We

are working through some injuries, but getting stronger each week.” In the boys’ 100 meter race Wyatt Shanholtzer came in fifth place at 11.90, with Josh Keogh finishing ninth at 12.36. Shanholtzer also placed fifth in the 200 meter with a time of 25.46. Keogh came in fourth place in the 400 meter with a time of 56.12 and fifth in the 800 meter with a time of 2:16.79.

Shanholtzer also placed ninth in the long jump with a distance of 16 feet 11.50 inches. Michael Grzechowiak got 11th place in the On Deck: At Regional tournament: Friday and Saturday, May 20, 21, 11:30 a.m. – Central Valley High School, Spokane Valley

800-meter with 2:33.07, 12th in the 400-meter with 1:01.53, 11th in the 200 meter with 27.91 and

18th in the 100 meter with 13.06. Bryce Nome got 19th in the shot put with a distance of 25 feet, 3.5 inches, 15th in the discus with 79 feet and 22nd in the javelin with 81 feet, 2 inches. Alana Keogh won first place in the girls’ 100-meter with a time of 12.29. Teammates Jessica Hankey and Jaden Cox came See Panthers, 2b

Selkirk nabs several top spots at districts By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

DAVENPORT – Selkirk High School track and field attended the Northeast 1B District Meet in Davenport Tuesday, May 10 with several competitors placing in the top 10 of their events. In the boys’ 200-meter, Zayren Bubb placed second with a time of 23.98 seconds. Justin Krabbenhoft placed ninth at 27.34. Parker Jenkins made it to eighth place in the 400-meter with a time of 58.11. Ryan Issakides took fifth in the 1600-meter with a time of 5:10.14. He also placed second in the 3200-meter with a time of 11:22.38. Tristan Carmen came in

fifth with a time of 11:59.36. Noah Campbell won third place in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 42.91. In the 4x100 relay Stephen Avey, Bubb, Christopher Descloux and Brady Filler were second with a time of 47.25. Avey, Bubb, Descloux and Noah Bailey finished fourth in the 4x400 relay, coming in at 3:53.33. Brady Filler finished first in shot put with a distance of 41 feet. He also achieved fourth in discus with a distance of 111 feet. Bryce Seaney placed eighth in discus at 101 feet. Avey went on to place sixth in shot put with a distance of 133 feet. Bubb placed second in long jump at 18 feet, 10 inches. Krabbenhoft took first in triple jump at 40 feet.

Lauren McGeorge won fourth in the girls’ 200-meter with a time of 30.03. Dana Riggleman came in On Deck: Regional tournament: May 20 and 21, Central Valley High School, Spokane

eighth in shot put with a distance of 27 feet, two inches. Katie Dewey took sixth in long jump and Alex Yarnell took ninth, with distances of 13 feet, seven inches and 12 feet, 1.2 inches, respectively. Yarnelll also placed ninth in triple jump at 27 feet, nine inches. The Rangers will travel to the regional tournament at Central Valley High School, Spokane, Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21 at 11:30 a.m.

Newport thinclads off to state

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NINE MILE FALLS – Newport High School track and field secured top spots in the NEA Colville/Newport/Lakeside meet Wednesday, May 11. Kaben Hastings finished the 100-meter at 11.76, winning second place with Brenden Geary following at fourth place with a time of 12.18. Hastings and Geary also placed third and fourth in the 200-meter, with respective times of 24.04 and 24.74. Brad McMeen came in sixth place with a time of 27.31 and Jacob Wagar at 28.89 in eighth place. Brian Malcolm was third place in the 400-meter with a time of 59.74. In the girls’ division Chiara Polenesi finished second with a time of 15.02 in the 100-meter. Rebecca Liu came in tenth with a time of 17.05. Claudia Faraudo clinched second in the 400 meter with a time of 66.06. In the 3200 meter Shelby Bishop took fourth with a time of 16:52. The 100-meter hurdles saw Newport’s Kesslyn Fleck take fourth with a time of 21.37. Emma Waterman, Aryonna Willoughby, Erika Moore, and Faraudo took first place in the 4x100 relay with a time of 55.88. Willoughby, Waterman, Breanna Willis and Rebecca Malcolm also took second in the

4x400 relay with a time of 4:38.47. In field events, Rhianna Knorr took third place in shot put, throwing 29 feet, two inches. Mary Spring also placed in the top ten in that event, coming in eighth with a distance of 26-feet, 6-inches. Tiara Hamberg placed fourth in discus, throwing 83 feet, 11 On Deck: District Track Meet: Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21, Newport High School

inches. At 70 feet Harley Taylor took eighth place. Hamberg also secured sixth place in javelin, hurling it 77-feet, 7-inches. Waterman came in ninth with a distance of 73 feet, 6 inches. High jump saw Hamberg place fourth at 4 feet, 10 inches. Polenesi followed in fifth place, jumping 4-feet, 6-inches. Fleck came in ninth place for pole vault, clearing 7 feet, 6 inches. Erika Moore came in second at long jump with 14 feet, 5.75 inches, and Sonja Moore finished with 11-feet, 6-inches in ninth place. The triple jump saw Malcolm place fourth at 30 feet, 7.5 inches and Moore in seventh place with a distance of 2-feet, 1-inch. Newport high School will host to the District Track Meet Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21, 3 p.m. and 11:30 a.m.

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Cusick Track and Field at Regionals: 11:30 a.m. Central Valley High School

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Lady Spartans eliminated from post season play PRIEST RIVER – Bonners Ferry eliminated the Priest River softball team from post season play Thursday night, with a 7-0 win. “We really played a solid game, but the story was our inability to get a timely hit,” Spartan coach Rob DeMent said. “We left base runners on several times, and had we gotten a timely hit, it could have changed the game.” Rachel Akre pitched extremely well, with four strikeouts and no walks. “We played the game we needed to play, we just couldn’t get the big hit we needed. “I’m proud of the way we battled. It’s tough to end the season, but I’m excited that I get the entire group back next season. This group will

be dangerous next year.” Monday, Priest River played Timberlake in the first round of the district tournament. They came up short, 12-3. “I think the game was much closer than the score would indicate,” DeMent said. Freshman Jasmine Martin started on the rubber, and she pitched very well, according to DeMent. “We had a good inning in the top of the third, scoring three, and closing the score to 4-3. We gave them three in the bottom half, but felt like we were in it. The damage came in the fourth, when we committed a couple of costly errors. “I was extremely proud of the intensity we played with. We just aren’t good

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enough to overcome costly mistakes against a team like that,” DeMent said. The Spartans played Kellogg in the loser-out game the next night, and came away with a 13-7 win. Kellogg came out hot, putting up four runs in the top of the first inning. “We came out a little slow, but battled just enough to keep it close. We got our bats going in the fifth and sixth innings, to eventually put it away. “I was happy to see the bottom half of our batting order come through with some big hits, because Kellogg didn’t allow the meat of our order to hurt them,” DeMent said. Morgan DeMent was walked twice, after a solid single in the first. She was selected to the Intermountain All League Team. “It was bittersweet,” coach DeMent said, “because I’m proud of Morgan for having a great season, but I strongly felt at least a couple more of my players deserved a spot on the team. Our league is really strong really now and loaded with good softball players.”

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Cusick goes out swinging By Don Gronning Of The Miner

SPOKANE VALLEY – The Cusick Panthers wound up their season with a close 3-2 loss to Liberty Christian at University High School in Spokane Valley Tuesday, May 10. It was a loser out game for the sub regional 1B baseball game for the state tournament. “It was a good game, both teams played well,” Cusick coach Tell Hamilton said. Cusick had the tying runner on base in the seventh inning when Tyson Shanholtzer came to bat for his fourth time. The previous three times he got hits and he was looking to do it again. “He got a really big shot, but it was caught,” Hamilton said. “That was the end of the game.” Hamilton said Cusick batters were able to make contact. “We hit the ball well, but they made some good defensive plays,” he said. Liberty Christian got on the scoreboard in the first and second innings, leading 2-0 going into the fourth inning.

Joe Cutshall hit a double in the fourth, eventually scoring Cusick’s first run when Shanholtzer drove him in, chalking up an RBI for Shanholtzer. Liberty Christian scored in the top of the sixth inning, bringing the lead to 3-1. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Franklin Pope and Tanner Shanholtzer hit singles. Dylan Hendershott bunted and Liberty Christian made an error, so Pope scored, but the inning ended with two Panthers stranded on base. Neither team scored in final inning. Cusick finished the season with a 10-4 Northeast 1B League record. They were 12-7 overall. Cusick will lose three seniors to graduation – Pope, Cutshall and Tyson Shanholtzer. Hamilton says he enjoyed coaching the team. “It was a good year,” he said. “They are a great group of young men.” While most of the Cusick team will likely be back next year, Hamilton says this might be the last year for him as Cusick baseball coach. Of course he said that last year, but this year might be his last.

Lady Griz end softball season NEWPORT – The Newport softball team’s season is over, with two losses to Deer Park Friday, May 13, in the final doubleheader of the regular season. Newport lost 10-0 and 15-0.

The Griz ended the season 0-14. In other Northeast A League play, No. 6 took on No. 3 Chewelah Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. No. 5 played No. 4 Deer Park

also. The winner of the first game will play No. 2 Lakeside and the winner of the second game will play No. 1 Colville. Those games take place May 21. The two losers will also play.

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BONNERS FERRY – The Priest River Spartan baseball team opened the District tournament Monday, May 9, with a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Bonners Ferry. “We really played a great game, fighting back from two down and tying the game in the fourth inning,” Spartan coach Mark Schultz said. But the Spartans couldn’t get that big hit when they needed it. Batters were getting on base, but couldn’t score. Schultz said Priest River left 15 runners on base. Senior Greg Fitzmorris pitched well, working five innings. He struck out three, walked four and allowed two earned runs on four

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one an earned run – three hits and walked three and struck out three. Kuprinko pitched three innings, with no runs, two hits, five strikeouts and four walks. “On the offensive side, we couldn’t get the big hit and we left nine men on base,” Schultz said. “We put the ball in play, just couldn’t find the holes. We fought the entire game, never giving up, which I am very proud about this team, they never gave up and always continue to fight. As for the three seniors that are leaving, Justin Perkins, John Campbell, and Greg Fitzmorris, I say thank you, you have represented Priest River and our program very well and will be missed,” Schultz said.

Priest River shares qualifiers for state track By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

TIMBERLAKE - The Intermountain League (IML) District Track and Field meet went well for the Priest River Lamanna High School track and field team. The Spartan boys finished IML District Runner-Up for the second straight year, with 12 boys qualifying for the state meet next week at Middleton High School. The 2016 3A State Qualifiers include Tommy Anselmo for the 100m, 400m, 4x200; Drayven Ayers in the 4x200; Collin Dietrick in High Jump, Long Jump, and 110m hurdles; Konner Durham in the 110m hurdles; Caleb Gleason in the 3200-meter; Corbin Maltba in pole vault; Brandon McCracken in 800m; Cameron Parks in the 3200; Clay Pelton in pole vault and the 400m; Spencer Sedgwick in the 4x200; Michael Taylor in the

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Nate Petit pitched well for Priest River, throwing the full seven innings, not giving up any runs. He had allowed five hits and five walks, but Spartan defense kept them from scoring. Schultz said the team played another complete game after a tough loss. That put Priest River in a game with Timberlake. Timberlake won 7-3. “We made some mistakes early that led to an early lead for Timberlake,” Schultz said. They were up 5-0 before the Spartans got on the board in the third inning. “We fought back in the third and fourth to make it a 5-3 game,” Schultz said. Simpkins pitched well for Priest River, he said, working three innings. He allowed seven runs –

200m and 4x200, and Jacob Campbell in high jump. Though Campbell qualified, he will not be competing, as he will be at national underwater robotics competition, according to coach Jared Hughes. “Tommy and Collin both had outstanding meets at they both qualified for state in three events,” says Hughes. “It was great to see Michael qualify in two events as a senior, especially after he sprained his ankle a few weeks ago.” Hughes also praises Pelton’s “amazing improvements” in pole vaulting and the 400m. Corbin Maltba qualified as an at-large bid as his jump at districts was the eighth best qualifying mark statewide. Priest River’s 4x200m team of Tommy Anselmo, Drayven Ayers, Spencer Sedgwick and Michael

Taylor ran a great race, edging out Kellogg for a spot at state. “The freshman distance crew has been awesome to watch all year,” adds Hughes. “It was neat to see three On Deck: Idaho State Championships, Middleton, Saturday, May 21: Middleton High School, 10 a.m.

of them (Gleason, Parks, and McCracken) qualify. Konner (Durham) has also been consistent all year and fun to watch improve.” Hughes also praises assistant coaches Clark and Mortensen for the team’s success this year. “They have been great to work with,” says Hughes. Priest River will also take a Special Olympic Unified team to state for the third straight year. The Spartans travel to Middleton High School Saturday, May 21 for State Championships at 10 a.m.

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hits. He was relived by junior Alex Simpkins. Despite the loss, Schultz said the team played a complete game. The next day the Spartans took on Kellogg, getting an 11-0 win. “We came out hitting in this game, scoring three in the first inning,” Schultz said. Senior Justin Perkins went 1-3 with an RBI, Fitzmorris went 3-4 with two doubles and three RBIs, junior Nate Pettit went 1-4 with an RBI, sophomore Kody Kuprinko went 2-4, junior Anthony Storro went 1-4 with an RBI, junior Alex Simpkins went 1-4 with an RBI and sophomore Arran Jeter went 2-2 with an RBI. “We put the ball in play today, scoring in five of the seven innings,” the coach said.

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in sixth and seventh place with times of 14.02 and 14.22, respectively. Keogh went on to win first place again in the 200 meter, this time at 26.08. Cox slipped into fifth place ahead of Hankey at sixth, clocking in at 31.40 for Cox and 31.84 for Hankey.

Val Keogh took third in the 400 meter with a time of 1:06.05. Rachelle Busby was in fifth place at 1:07.16. Hankey was ninth place with a time of 1:09.50 and Cox came in tenth at 1:09.82. Gracie Strangeowl dominated the 1600meter, coming in first at 5:50.66. She brought up second in the 300 meter

hurdles with a time of 50.52. Strangeowl, Busby and the Keogh sisters went on to win first in the 4x100 relay, coming in at 53.21. Cox, Hankey, Busby and Keogh finished fourth in the 4x200 relay with a time of 1:57.76. Busby, Strangeowl and the Keoghs swept first place in the 4x400 relay as well, coming in at

4:20.84. “I’m looking forward to Regionals,” says Jones. “Will be taking most of the team. I’m very excited and very proud of all of them.” The regional tournament is at Central Valley in Spokane Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21. Field events start at 11:30 a.m. and running events start at 2 p.m.

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b r i e f ly High school concert May 24 at city park NEWPORT – The Newport High School Band and Choir will have their Finale Concert Tuesday, May 24, at 6 p.m. at Newport City Park. “Bring a blanket or a chair and come enjoy our town’s best musicians,” says Newport School District Music Greg Schuh. “It will be a great show.”

‘You’ve Got Talent’ show May 21 BLANCHARD – The “You’ve got Talent, Kid” variety show and dessert bar will take place Saturday, May 21, at the Blanchard Community Center at 7 p.m. The show is the only fundraiser for the Blanchard Arts Guild’s free Summer Arts Camp for Children. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for youngsters 12 and under. Call DeeAnn at 208-7552855 for more information.

Elk Creek hike set Saturday PRIEST RIVER – Another of Mary Smith’s free group hikes is set for Thursday, May 19, when the group will meet at 9 a.m. at the Frank Chapin Senior Center at 339 W. Jackson in Priest River, at the corner of Fourth and Jackson streets. From there they will car pool to Elk Creek, in the north part of Pend Oreille County. The Elk Creek hike is described as a four-mile, easy hike. There are also halfmile walks near Flume Trail and Sweet Creek Falls that people can take that day. Smith’s group will meet each Thursday to go on a hike to a different location. Smith is an avid hiker who has organized the hikes since 2006. Thursday, May 26, Smith will lead a group on a moderate 3-5 mile hike at Bead Lake. People are invited to call her at 208-448-2282 for information.

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Shimmy dancers This group took part in World Belly Dance Day Saturday, May 14, in downtown Priest River. The group, made up of dancers from Newport, Priest River, Oldtown, Blanchard and Spokane, solicited money for Priest River Ministries Advocates for Women.

Have your art displayed COLVILLE – The Tri-County Economic Development District (TEDD) is soliciting work from local artists to display in the gallery space at its Colville office. “We are excited about showcasing local artists here at TEDD because of their unique perspective on our communities” says Jeff Koffel, executive director. Gallery TEDD’s first featured artist is Gail Johannes of Chewelah. Johannes currently has 13 of

her pieces displayed in the main conference room, including original watercolors and mixedmedia works. More can be learned about Johannes and her art at gailjohannesarts.com. The public is welcome to come view displayed art during regular business hours, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. TEDD invites artists interested in displaying their work to download an application packet

from the Tri-County Economic Development website, www. tricountyedd.com. The Gallery TEDD committee will be looking in particular for works that convey a sense of Northeast Washington, but all art – paintings, sculpture, mixed media, and others will be considered. For more information, call TriCounty Economic Development District at 509-684-4571 or visit www.tricountyedd.com.

ARLINGTON Va. – ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with community high schools, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries: Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, to name a few. ASSE students are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture while they practice their English. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a cultural experience. The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. ASSE students are selected based on academics and personality, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests. To become an ASSE Host Family or to find out how to become involved with ASSE in the community, call the ASSE Western Regional Office at 1-800-733-2773 or go to www.host.asse.com to begin a host family application.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, May 18 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

Friday, May 20 Davis Lake Grange: Noon - Davis Lake Grange Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-9466131

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

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

Learn family history at open house May 18

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

VFW Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. - 112 Larch St., Priest River

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Family History Center is holding an open house Wednesday, May 18, from 2-8 p.m., to show visitors what the center has to offer and to help them get started researching family history. There will be displays, handouts and oneon-one help available. Everyone is welcome to the free event. Family history research is now easier than ever with so many online resources available. At the open house, there will be displays and handouts to help parents and grandparents involve children in family history. The center is located in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building at 3281 Highway 2 between Priest River and Newport. Normal center hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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

1 p.m. to 2:00 PM Happy Agers Card Party - Priest River Senior Center

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW

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

York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

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

Thursday, May 19 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Saturday, May 21

Sunday, May 22 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, May 23 Hospitality House Potluck: Noon - Hospitality House in Newport Blanchard Grange Potluck: 6:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick

Tuesday, May 24

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

Blanchard Spinners: Blanchard Community Center

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

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

Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. - 301 E. Third St. N., Oldtown Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library 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 Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Spirit Lake Visions, Inc.: 7 p.m. - 5525 New Hampshire St., Spirit Lake Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

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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

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Wednesday, May 25 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library

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

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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

REAL LIFE NEWPORT

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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he Newport Fire Department held its monthly training session at the firehouse on Union Avenue, with Captain Perry Pearman of South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue helping volunteer firefighters brush up on their skills. According to Newport Fire Chief Rob Owen, the NFD meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The first meeting of the month is usually a general business meeting and the second is training. “We’re always looking for volunteers, and there are a lot of tasks that needs to be done,” says Owen. “If people just want to work on the fire trucks, man radios, clean the station, or if they want to learn how to fight fires and rescue people from burning buildings, they can do any or all of that.” For more information on volunteering, call Owen at Owen’s Grocery and Deli, 509-447-3525.

All Photos by Sophia Aldous Perry Pearman (left) of South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue goes over search techniques with Owen while firefighter Mitch Stratton watches.

Newport Fire Department Chief Rob Owen goes over equipment during last Wednesday’s training session.

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Vern Dickinson Metaline

Vern Dickinson passed away Friday, May 13, at his home surrounded by family. He was 78 years old. Dickinson He was born in Metaline to Delbert and Grace Dickinson and was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked at the local lumber mill, Robinson Excavating, and retired from Tech Cominco. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nickie Dickinson, sons Del Dickinson of Spokane and Reese (and Clair) Dickinson of Spokane, daughter Pollianna (and JP) Dickinson of Chattaroy, sister Barbara Petheram, and grandchildren Paiton Larson, Braydon Dickinson and Karlee Dickinson as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Services to be determined.

Carol Grogan Newport

Carol Grogan of Newport said goodbye Feb. 20. She was 70. Carol was born Nov. 1, 1945, in Spokane, to Grogan Ida and Bud Davis. She is survived by her daughter Laura, of Newport, as well as her sister, Barb Stoopes, of Washington, Utah; and her brother Jimmy Davis, of Tacoma; as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Carol completed middle school in Cusick, and then moved to Metaline Falls, where she met her sweetheart Glen Grogan. They were married at the Hitchin’ Post in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, May 23, 1964, and welcomed their daughter one year later. Carol enjoyed camping and steelhead fishing and took pride in the fact that she could always out-fish her husband. She also enjoyed collecting antiques and music, and big holiday dinners with family and friends. She always seemed to be taking care of someone and was there whenever anyone needed her. She was the perfect person to take your troubles to because she could find the positive in any situation. A memorial service will be held at Newport Cemetery Saturday, May 21, at 11 a.m. Friends and family will gather at Club Rio afterwards. 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.

Ralph Robert Kerl Priest River

A graveside Memorial Service for Ralph Robert Kerl, who passed away Nov. 12, 2015, will be conducted at Kerl the Evergreen Cemetery in Priest River, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. Dwain Valez will officiate. A reception for all of Ralph’s friends and family will immediately follow the memorial service at the Ranch Club Golf Course and Restaurant in Priest River. 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.

Howard Wildin Newport

Long-time Pend Oreille County resident, realtor, banker, teacher, writer, and supporter of the arts HowWildin ard Wildin, passed away Monday, April 25 after a five-month ordeal with cancer. Born July 17, 1939, in San Luis Obispo, Calif., Howard had many roles in his life. His family moved to Western Washington when he was four years old. He graduated high school at 16, and from the University of Washington at age 20 with a degree in political science. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served overseas in Germany from 1961 to 1964. His experiences traveling Europe instilled Wildin’s beliefs that travel is good for the mind and soul and that people should step outside of their bubble whenever possible. Not one to shy away from a good time, Howard and his friends hosted his “First Annual Wake Celebration” at the Cork and Barrel in February. A bittersweet, spirited gathering of people who knew Howard throughout his life gathered to drink, dance, sing and remember in his honor. There were those who knew him from his involvement in Rotary, an international peacekeeping organization, fellow theatre buffs who worked with him when he wrote and directed Howard’s Follies (traditionally performed in February) for the Pend Oreille Players Association, and colleagues from his time as a real estate agent and teacher at Bellevue Community College. Songs were sung, poems were recited, and there was even a lively rendition of the Hokey Pokey. As Howard approached the end of his life, he appreciated the memories he had made with people – not how much money he made, what school he graduated from, but stories of people and how his life intertwined with theirs. Howard enjoyed laughing with people and sharing a sense of kinship and moments that are hard to express in words, maybe because they don’t need to be. When asked whether or not he was scared of death, or if he had any regrets, he said that he had a few qualms, but that it did no good to dwell on them. As for dying, he said he was not scared, as there was nothing to be afraid of. In his own words “It’s been a delightful life.” Howard is survived by his sister, Cecile Wildin of San Francisco, stepson, William Scheutzow, a nephew, Scott Reese, in Seattle, a grandniece, Emma, and copious friends who will miss him tremendously. Donations can be made in Howard’s name to Hospice of Spokane. After the great living wake in February, it was a consensus to meet again next February (date, time and location to be announced). Until we meet again, Howard.

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

Monday, May 9 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Pine St., Newport ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2

wearing tan pants and a blue backpack hitchhiking in the area.

the road.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 7th St. Jaden A. Barrett, 19, of Priest River was arrested for domestic violence assault in the 4th.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2

STRUCTURE FIRE: Lehigh Ave., complainant reports hearing a loud bang now can see neighbor’s house on fire. DISORDERLY: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

Wednesday, May 11 DISORDERLY: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of intoxicated subject escorted out. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of dark SUV possibly stranded, male outside of vehicle waving arms trying to get attention of people driving by. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of male subject in an employee’s only area.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Diamond Drive, report of dog at this location not being cared for, is matted, limping and looks in very poor health.

TRESPASSING: Bobier, Newport, male reporting trespassing.

THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of theft of vehicle plate.

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

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Union Ave., Newport, caller reports that his daughter is at his apartment trashing it right now.

THEFT: S. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Jared Rd., complainant reports he has texts being sent from his phone that he did not send. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 2 WANTED PERSON: W. 5th St., arrested a wanted juvenile with possession of marijuana. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ARREST: Garden Ave., Newport, Susan D. Grenfell, 30, of Spokane Valley arrested for a probation violation. ASSAULT: W. 6th SEX OFFENSE: W. 5th St. TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights RAPE: Lehigh Circle JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Garden Ave. HARASSMENT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights TRAFFIC HAZARD: Kings Lake Rd., report of female lying in roadway in westbound lane. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Ronald C. Opp, 48, of Newport arrested on a local warrant. DISTURBANCE: S. Calispel Ave., Newport SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Camden Rd., report of male in complainant’s yard ACCIDENT: Camden Rd., report of a vehicle upside-down in field. DISTURBANCE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of inmate causing disturbance in jail. AGENCY ASSIST: Tweedie Rd., report of agency assist with Bonner County on a pursuit.

Tuesday, May 10 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights FOUND PROPERTY: S. Scott Ave., report of silver Mongoose bike dumped in complainant’s front yard and it is missing the front tire. SUSPICIOUS PERSONS: Coyote Trail, report of one female on a bike and one male carrying a skateboard slowly walking up and down the road possibly looking in peoples mailboxes SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report of Loomis truck parked in median SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Spring Valley SEX OFFENSE: LeClerc Rd. N., report of a sex offense that occurred over 30-years ago. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: School House Rd., report of a male sitting at end of drive on east side of road. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Spring Valley Rd., report of small black four-door vehicle parked at four-way stop facing Hwy. 2. ASSAULT: Phay Rd., complainant reports being assaulted by girl; suspect is still yelling and throwing things. THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of theft last night SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 2, report of elderly male with long gray hair and beard

THREATENING: W. Walnut St., Newport, complainant reports that while at Safeway known male threatened complainant. FOUND PROPERTY: W. Walnut St., Newport, complainant reports finding bike out front of business that has been there for over 24 hours. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 5th St., complainant reports they saw a kid climb in the trunk of a small white car possibly a Nissan and then another kid closed the trunk. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 2, caller reports a male was hitchhiking with backpack she believes may have had a rifle sticking out of it. ABANDONED VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Finnila Drive, complainant believes someone may be in attic of garage. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, southbound lane half blocked because truck pulling boat has blown tire. HARASSMENT: W. 6th SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Woodman Rd., caller reports there is a male on a motorcycle with backpack, helmet and sunglasses; suspicious because he had never seen him before and he was acting strange like not familiar with the area. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: S. Newport Ave., caller states she witnessed female and male arguing over child; female tried to take child from male and both subjects almost fell down the stairs. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of motor home all over roadway. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 1st St., report of black Chevy Tahoe at the park looked like subjects are being intimate in vehicle. INTOXICATION: Lehigh Ave., report of intoxicated male outside across the street trying to ride a bike, but keeps falling over and caller is worried he is going to get hit by a vehicle. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of blue grey Suzuki SUV, no taillights or brake lights. ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. S., report of vehicle vs. deer collision, Bonner County on scene, vehicle is in Pend Oreille County. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report of gas station tenant stated she believed the suspect involved in the pursuit was just in the gas station. THEFT: Quail Loop, Newport, report of EBT card stolen.

Thursday, May 12 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Davaz Carlton Rd., report of neighbor’s cows on complainant’s property. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Elmers Loop Rd., complainant has an old mobile home on property and their dog has started running back there and barking; she is concerned due to the fact subjects are still at large. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: S. Calispel Ave., Newport SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20, report of two vehicles parked on the side of

THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights HARASSMENT: LeClerc Rd. N., report of complainant requesting to speak to a deputy about a subject who has been harassing her and her husband. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: LeClerc Rd. N., report of missing person that walked into wellness center two minutes ago. ACCIDENT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of hit and run accident VIOLATION OF ORDER: S. Garden Ave., report of respondent in order stalking complainant. TRESPASSING: Regal Rd., report of semi-truck that drove through neighbor’s field. AGENCY ASSIST: E. 5th St., report of male that keeps falling down, unknown problem; is wearing blue jeans plaid shirt and baseball cap. THEFT: W. 5th St., report of theft of cell phone. BRUSH FIRE: Village St., report of debris on fire appears out of control, spreading to trees 20-yards from house. HARASSMENT: Hill Top Rd., complainant reports ex-boyfriend harassing her online. DRUGS: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of male subject hospitalized for overdose and has a nationwide extraditable felony warrant. RECOVERED VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of recovered stolen vehicle.

Friday, May 13 POSIBLE DUI: LeClerc Rd. N., report of silver four-door SUV parked off side of road was racing around, driver appeared intoxicated. TRESPASSING: W. 5th St., report that suspicious person walked up to door and was sniffing around in front of garage, WEAPON OFFENSE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of inmate found with razor blade. FRAUD: Riverbend Loop, report of forged check ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Cee Cee Ah Creek, attempt to locate wanted missing juvenile who is said to be camping in the area. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 5th St., report of a suspicious male in area. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of possible wanted subject walking south toward Viet road. TRESPASSING: W. Pine St., Newport, report of female at caller’s residence with possible broken leg, was left at this address. THEFT: N. Craig Ave., caller reporting bicycle was stolen sometime yesterday. ILLEGAL BURNING: E. Circle Drive, report of fire in back of neighbor’s residence. THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of theft of wallet.

Rd. S., report of shooting in area north of complainant across from Bear Paw. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: E. 5th St., report of missing/wanted subject at store in maroon Ford F150 black brush guard, camo accents. ARREST: Hwy. 2, Richard T. Kerr, 22, of Rathdrum arrested for driving while license suspended. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Pine St., complainant reports daughter has been out of control for two hours. AGENCY ASSIST: Walnut St., report of officer out with female who will not comply. FOUND PROPERTY: S. Union Ave., Newport, report of found passport and medication in rental. THREATENING: Hwy. 211, complainant reports husband has dementia and has made threats to son. ANIMAL BITE: Hwy. 2, report of dog bite TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of criminal trespass. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of verbal argument.

Sunday, May 15 ACIDENT: Deer Valley Rd., report of one vehicle rollover, no injuries. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Manresa Grotto SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights BURGLARY: S. Newport Ave., report of cold burglary from last night SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Spring Valley Rd. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: LeClerc Rd. N., attempt to locate wanted subject. ARREST: Jeffrey D. Fletcher, 24, of Usk was arrested on local warrant. POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 20 ERRATIC DRIVER: Spring Valley Rd. FOUND PROPERTY: N. Washington Ave., Newport HARASSMENT: W. 1st St., report of female harassing subject and his father. TRAFFIC OFENSE: Larsen Blvd., report of ORV offense SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. Circle Drive ARREST: Nikita M. Collett, 26, of Newport was arrested on a local warrant. ACCIDENT: Bartlette Rd., report of one vehicle rollover with blood in cab of vehicle, no one around. POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 20 West Bonner County

Monday, May 9 RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY: Curtis Creek Rd., Priest River BURGLARY: Larch St., Priest River TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Tweedie Rd., Blanchard

Tuesday, May 10

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Charles Ernest Weishoff, 47, of Clark Fork was arrested for driving while under the influence and driving with a suspended license.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Larch St., Priest River

ARREST: W. Kelly Drive, Ashley M. Shelgren, 26,of Newport arrested on a local warrant.

ARREST: Savanna Loop, Oldtown, Eleece Kennedy, 29, of Oldtown was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant.

Saturday, May 14

Wednesday, May 11

WANTED PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 20, request for a deputy check on a one vehicle, non-injury accident possible truck that lost boat trailer into ditch. ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd S., report of one vehicle roll over in ditch, subject out, but should be checked. INFORMATION: Spring Valley Rd., caller believes he saw wanted person in the area 1hr 15min ago JUVENILE PROBLEM: Northshore Diamond Lake ARREST: W. Wisconsin Ave. Luke Joseph Schmidt, 31, of Ione was arrested for domestic violence assault in the 4th. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Spring Valley Rd., report of male and female running through woods on complainant’s property; had a dog with them and were running. WEAPON OFFENSE: Rocker Box Lane, report of male target practicing and bullets landing near complainant WEAPON OFFENSE: LeClerc

ANIMAL PROBLEM: 4th and Jefferson, Priest River BATTERY: Hwy. 2, Priest River

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2016134 PUBLIC NOTICE Application for Coverage Under the General Permit for Biosolids Management Notice is hereby given that Snowblaze Condominiums has submitted an application to the Department of Ecology to renew coverage under the General Permit for Biosolids Management. The Department of Ecology has reviewed documentation previously submitted in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and has determined that for the purposes of this proposal, SEPA requirements have been satisfied. Any person who wants to comment on this proposal or to request a public hearing or meeting must do so, in writing. Comments

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Continued from 7B Grantors: Douglas D. Holman and Amie D. Holman, husband and wife Grantee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2009 0300624 Tax Parcel ID No.: 453124560031 Abbreviated Legal: S1/2 L 13 & 14 B15 SCOTT’S 3RD, PEND OREILLE CO., WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure. htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-5694287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?we bListAction=search&searchstate=W A&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http:// nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On May 27, 2016, at 10:00 AM. At the Main Stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: The South half of Lot 13 and the South half of Lot 14 in Block 15 of Scott’s Third Addition to Newport, Plat Book 1, Page 12, records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County. Commonly known as: 802 West 4th Street Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 02/10/09, recorded on 02/18/09, under Auditor’s File No. 2009 0300624, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from Douglas D. Holman and Amie D. Holman, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Northwest Trustee Services, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary. *The

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Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 01/20/2016. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount. Monthly Payments $16,469.58 Late Charges $0.00 Lender’s Fees & Costs $997.37 Total Arrearage $17,466.95 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $600.00 Total Costs $600.00 Total Amount Due: $18,066.95 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $121,916.26, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 05/01/14, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on May 27, 2016. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 05/16/16 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 05/16/16 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 05/16/16 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Douglas D. Holman 802 West 4th Street Newport, WA 99156 Amie D. Holman 802 West 4th Street Newport, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 08/28/15, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 08/28/15 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and

are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-Foreclosure.com. Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7023.111085 HOLMAN, DOUGLAS D. and AMIE D.) 1002.282823-File No. Published in The Newport Miner on April 27 and May 18, 2016. (13, 16) ___________________________ 2016139 PUBLIC NOTICE TS #60128-27685-NJ-WA APN #453006-53-9013 Reference Number: 20060290245 Abbreviated Legal: L3, BLK 2, DIAMOND HEIGHTS ADD Grantor: Holly Shaw and Steven D Shaw Grantee: North Cascade Trustee Services Inc. Original Beneficiary: OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=se arch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-6064819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear I. NOTICE. IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on May 27, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Pend Oreille County Superior Courthouse, main entrance, 229 S. Garden Avenue, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington. To-wit: LOT 3, BLOCK 2 DIAMOND HEIGHTS 1ST ADDITION, A RECORDED SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 1, PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN: 453006-53-9013 More commonly known as: 141 Diamond Dr, Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated November 20, 2006, recorded November 27, 2006, under Auditors File No. 20060290245, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Steven D Shaw, a married man dealing in his sole an separate property, as Grantor, to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007FXD2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-FXD2 under an Assignment recorded on August 3, 2007 under Auditor’s File 20070293695 in the official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Payments $1,762.10 Interest Due $8,096.21 Escrow Payment $4,694.14 Grand Total $14,552.45.

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IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $137,761.33, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on May 27, 2016. The defaults referred to in paragraph III must be cured by May 16, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated at any time before May 16, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), the defaults as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers’ or certified check from a state or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after May 16, 2016 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Holly Shaw 141 Diamond Dr Newport, WA 99156 Steven D Shaw 141 Diamond Dr Newport, WA 99156 Occupant 41 Diamond Dr Newport, WA 99156 by both first-class and certified mail on November 17, 2015, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an Interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. To access sale information, please go to salestrack.tdsf.com or call the automated sales line at: 888-9886736. Dated: January 12, 2016 North Cascade Trustee Services Inc., Duly Appointed Successor Trustee. By Katherine Forneret, Authorized Signatory. 801 Second Avenue, Suite 600 Seattle, Washington 98104. Telephone 1-855-676-9686 TAC: 991738 PUB: 4/27/16, 5/18/16 Published in The Newport Miner on April 27 and May 18, 2016. (13, 16) ___________________________ 2016159 PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIANS, PLUMBERS, GLAZIERS, HVAC/HEATING SYSTEM SERVICE/REPAIR, WEATHERIZATION CONTRACTORS and GENERAL CONTRACTORS, SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING SMALL & WOMEN/MINORITY OWNED BUSINESSES Project: LOW-INCOME WEATHERContinued on 9B

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IZATION, ENERGY ASSISTANCE & REHAB PROGRAMS Stevens, Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Lincoln Counties This project is partially supported by Grant No. F14-43103-419 awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and administered by the Washington State Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program, Washington State Department of Commerce. The total funding for the Low-Income Weatherization Program for the tenure of this proposed contract is projected to be $520,110. Federal resources are projected to be $231,026 or approximately 44% of the project. Of the remaining funds, $95,084 or approximately 18% is from state resources and $194,000 or approximately 38% from local/private resources. The amounts and percentages illustrated are estimates, subject to change, and do not reflect Energy Assistance and Rehab projects which will also utilize approved contractors. It is expressly stated that the 1) amount of funding herein referenced is for all aspects of the Low-Income Weatherization Program so no single contractor will be awarded the entire amount, and 2) this document does not represent the official position or policies of DOE or the United States Government. Scope of Project • To reduce structural heat loss and reduce energy consumption by installing weatherization measures which improve the thermal efficiency of the unit • To provide for the health and safety of the customer within the scope of the project(s) • To provide incidental plumbing, electrical and/or heating equipment service and minor repair within the scope of the project(s) Rural Resources Community Action (RRCA) is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 agency. RRCA is seeking to establish a list of qualified contractors to perform repair and weatherization in program-eligible homes located in Stevens, Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Lincoln Counties. Weatherization, General, and Professional Service Contractors (electricians, plumbers, HVAC, & glaziers) will submit prices for common items and/or hourly billing and travel charges as part of the RFP. Evaluation, analysis, and selection for work will be determined using a system outlined in the RFP application packet. Qualified Contractors will be notified of available work on a rotating basis, with availability and timeliness being a priority. The duration of a contract awarded as a result of this Proposal will be for one year. RRCA reserves the right to extend the contract resulting from this RFP for up to four (4) one (1) year periods, with the same terms and conditions or to make amendments as needed. Contractors that meet the required criteria as specified in the RFP will be considered “qualified” and may be eligible for a contract to provide services as required by RRCA. Small businesses as well as women and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to participate. Prior to requesting the RFP application packet, it is recommended that all prospective contractors visit the following websites for information regarding the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program: 1) http:// www.waptac.org and 2) http://www. commerce.wa.gov/Programs/services/weatherization/Pages/WeatherizationTechnicalDocuments.aspx The information provides guidance regarding the required expectations and standards for participation in the project. Request for Proposals will open at 9:00 am on May 9, 2016. RFP application packets may be picked up at 956 S. Main Ste A, Colville, WA 99114. Request for Proposals prepared on the forms provided in the packet will be received until 4:30 pm on June 10, 2016 at the following address: Rural Resources Community Action Attn: Doreen Hogan, Housing Director 956 S. Main Ste A Colville, WA 99114 Faxed or e-mailed proposals will not be accepted. Proposals received after the date and hour stated will not be considered. All submitted Request for Proposals will become the property of RRCA. Contact (509) 685-6055 or (509) 685-6101 with questions.

2016160 PUBLIC NOTICE N otice of A pplication Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on April 28, 2016 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA and associated documents from David Hood for James V Bonner and did on May 5, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Bank Stabilization Project (FILE NO. SSDP-16-004), Location: On the Pend Oreille River @ 431 Reflection Drive, Ione, WA 99139; Sec. 08, Town. 37, Range 43. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www. pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Department Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 26, 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Dated: May 9, 2016

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Published in The Newport Miner on May 11 and 18, 2016. (15-2) ___________________________ 2016161 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Application Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on April 28, 2016 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA and associated documents from David Hood for Arron Penney and did on May 5, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Bank Stabilization Project (FILE NO. SSDP-16-005), Location: On the Pend Oreille River @ 461 Reflection Drive, Ione, WA 99139; Sec. 08, Town. 37, Range 43. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Department Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 26, 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Dated: May 9, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on May 11 and 18, 2016. (15-2) ___________________________ 2016162 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pend Oreille County did on April 22, 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Burt Gunderson and did on May 2, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a ramp & dock with landing pad sloping and native planting on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA-16-013), Location: 426181 HWY 20; Parcel# 453232529011 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 13, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process

is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 26, 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp of Engineers (Approval Letter) Dated: May 9, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on May 11 and 18, 2016 (15-2) ___________________________ 2016163 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pend Oreille County did on April 29, 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Kevin Gunn and did on May 5, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a ramp & dock on Sacheen Lake. (FILE NO. SA-16-014), Location: 7362 Fertile Valley Road; Parcel# 433126529006 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 28, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 4474821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than May 26, 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: May 9, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on May 11 and 18, 2016. (15-2) ____________________________ 2016158 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners will be holding to receive comments on declaring surplus and identifying the means of disposal the following vehicles: VEHICLES 1. 2001 Mack RD688 (102) VIN: 1M2P270C61M062200 Mileage: 215,000 + Sell at public auction house 2. 2003 Mack Granite (303) VIN: 1M2AG11C03M003407 Mileage: 192,000 Sell at public auction house 3. 2006 Ford F150 (S63)) VIN: 1FTPX14V36FB47313 Mileage: 161,245 Sell at public auction house 4. 2010 Ford Expedition (S5616) VIN: 1FMJU1G52AEB49915 Mileage: 152,141 Sell at public auction house 5. 2007 Ford Expedition (S31) VIN: 2FAFP71W73X108726 Mileage: 159,826 Sell at public auction house 6. Gilcrest paver (813) VIN: 2078 Hour: Unknown Sell at public auction house This hearing will take place on 31st of May, 2016 at 1:30pm in the Commissioners Chambers, County Courthouse, 625 W. 4th Street, Newport, Washington. For more information on this please contact Brian Egland at 509-447-4513. Clerk of the Board Published in the Newport Miner on May 18, 2014 and May 25, 2014 ___________________________

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2016164 PUBLIC NOTICE The Selkirk School District Board of Directors will hold their May Regular Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Selkirk Middle and High School Music Room. Nancy Lotze, Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors Published in The Newport Miner on May 18, 2016 (16) ___________________________ 2016166 PUBLIC NOTICE The Economic Development Council of Pend Oreille County, Washington is currently accepting bids on communications representing economic development and local happenings in Pend Oreille County. The bid should consider: + generating monthly and periodic press releases in print and digital media + developing content from provided information + maintaining and updating an existing website and social media presence + all content will be approved by the Executive Director prior to publication + contract period will be for twelve months Please call (509) 447-5569 with questions prior to submitting your bid. Interested parties should submit a proposal and samples of published works for all considerations above to jwyrobek@pendoreille.org or to Economic Development Council, ATTN: Jamie Wyrobek, P.O. Box 1616, Newport, WA 99156 by June 10, 2016. Published in The Newport Miner on May 18, 2016. (16) ___________________________ 2016167 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE No. 16-4-00025-1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 In the Matter of the Estate of MARTHA D. BOOHEISTER, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of first publication of Notice to Creditors: May 18th, 2016. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: ALISHA KRAUSE ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: FONDA L. JOVICK ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: FONDA L. JOVICK LAKE CITY LAW GROUP PLLC 50 MAIN ST, STE 201 Priest River, Idaho 83856 DATED: May 12, 2016 /s/ ALISHA KRAUSE Personal Representative Presented by: LAKE CITY LAW GROUP PLLC By:/s/ FONDA L. JOVICK, WSBA #42120 Attorneys for Estate Published in The Newport Miner on May 18, 25 and June 1, 2016. (16-3) ____________________________ 2016168 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE AND CALL FOR BID High Pressure Breathing Air Continued on 10B

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d ist r ic t c o u rt The following people had their cases resolved in Pend Oreille County District Court.

Jan. 20 George Bonds, 61, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (350 suspended) 12 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,800 suspended) for first degree criminal trespass; $493 total fee and fine. Aaron Chamberlain, 47, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended), 12 months probation and

fined $1,000 ($1,000 suspended) for third degree driving with a suspended license; $393 total fee and fine. Cory Fish, 29, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (88 suspended) 12 months probation and fined $1,000 ($800 suspended) for second degree criminal trespass: $493 total fees and fine. Harold Henthorn, 55, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended) and fined $1,000 ($800 suspended) for third degree

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driving with a suspended license; $493 total fee and fine. Joshua Hester, 40, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (297 suspended) 60 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,500 suspended) for fourth degree assault domestic violence; $1,743 total fees and fine. Juan Ledesma, 40, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (350 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($5,000 suspended) for first degree criminal trespassing; $43 total fee.

OB Scott drives at The American Legion Spring Golf Tournament at The Ranch Club in Priest River Saturday, May 14. At age 89, Scott was the oldest person playing, but not by much. The four-person scramble was won by the team of Mike Silva, Mary Duncan, Jeff Mason and Josh Mason. The team shot a 63 on the par 66 course. They tied with the Andy Krizanic team. The tie

was decided by who had the best score on hole No. 6.

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Spartan Booster Club needs help PRIEST RIVER – The Spartan Adult Booster Club has provided support to Priest River Lamanna High School (PRLHS) for many years. This year alone the organization has given over $8,000 to enhance athletic programs. Now the group is seeking adults willing to be active members this coming school

year. Commitment to active membership in Booster is attending at least 50-percent of the monthly meetings and paying the $10 membership fee. Only active members have a vote in where the Booster funds are used. Participants don’t have to have a student in sports to become a member. Any commu-

Newport golfers advance to districts

LIBERTY LAKE - On Tuesday, May 10, the Newport High School golf team had six players attend sub districts at Liberty Lake. Chris Ownbey, John Hilden, Gabe Furman, Travis Dillion, Michelle Contreras and Paige Dice competed at the match. Chris Ownbey and John Hilden made the cut at 99 to advance to Districts, which were Tuesday, May 17 at Hangman Golf Course in Spokane. “This has been a great golf season for my kids,” says coach Dave Siemsen. “I feel they learned a lot and made great gains in their golf

skills. I am very proud of what everybody accomplished this year. This was an outstanding group of kids.” Siemsen had 10 players total for the season on junior varsity, including Zack Gokey, Corinna Couchy, Kari Goodrich and Jocelyn Enditcott. Varsity players were Ownbey, Hilden, Gabe Furman, Travis Dillion, Michelle Contreras and Paige Dice. “We want to say thank you very much to Stoneridge for all they did to help out and accommodate us and the league for matches,” Siemsen says.

Continued from 9B Compressor and Air Storage System NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received at South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue, ATTN: Chief Nokes, 325272 Hwy 2 Newport WA 99156, on or before 4:00pm June 3rd. At which time all bids in hand will be publicly opened and read. The project to be bid is for a High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor and Air Storage System for the Fire District. Specifications, bids forms and other contract documents are on file and may be obtained free of charge from the South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue, 325272 Hwy 2 Newport WA 99156. Specifications are also available via email bids@spofr.org No bid shall be awarded by the Fire District until such time as the Fire District has had sufficient time to study all bids to assure that the bid awarded will meet the standards as set out in the specifications. South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue hereby reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities or informalities in the bids. Dated this 12th day of May 2016. /s/Michael Nokes Fire Chief Published in The Newport Miner on May 18 and 15, 2016. (16-2) ____________________________ 2016170 PUBLIC NOTICE Newport Hospital and Health Services (Pend Oreille County Public Hospital District #1), requests proposals from qualified firms to provide Architecture and Engineering services for a new $11M residential care facility. Copies of the RFP and supporting documents can be obtained starting 5-20-16 from Newport Hospital by contacting Nancy Shaw at (509)

nity member who wants to invest in athletics at PRLHS is welcome to attend. The first meeting of the new school year will be Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. at PRLHS. Without active members the Adult Booster Club will

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not be able to continue to support the athletic programs at PRLHS. For more information, contact a board member (listed on the high school web site), or email prboosterclub@ yahoo.com.

From Page 5b THEFT OF PROPERTY: Riley Creek Rd., Priest River RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Eastside Rd., Priest River ANIMAL PROBLEM: Kinnikinnik Rd., Priest Lake

Hwy. 2, Priest River, a 47-year-old male was cited and released for possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) and possession of paraphernalia in the 1500 block of Hwy. 2 and Priest River.

FRAUD: Bodie Lane, Priest River

ARREST: Rusho Lane and Mason Rd., Michael Heintz, 37, of Spokane was arrested in the area of Rusho Lane and Mason Road, for driving without privileges, possession of paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance.

MARINE INCIDENT: Priest River

Saturday, May 14

Thursday, May 12 ACCIDENT, INJURIES: Dufort Rd., Priest River

THEFT OF PROPERTY: Shelby Rd., Priest River

BURGLARY: Gold Cup Mountain Rd., Priest River

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Tweedie Rd., Oldtown, Lonnie Roberts, 40, of Newport, and Forrest Jeanneret, 21, of Newport, were charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

TRAFFIC VIOLATION: N. Washington Ave. and Hwy. 2, Oldtown

Friday, May 13

Sunday, May 15 TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Spirit Lake Cutoff and Whittum Rd., Priest River

HARASSMENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River

ACCIDENT, INJURIES: Hwy. 57, Priest River

NARCOTICS: Elicia Lane, Priest River

FOUND PROPERTY: Bartoo Island Shore, Priest Lake

UNLAWFUL ENTRY: Polonium Way, Priest River

TRAFFIC VIOLATION: E. 4th St. S. and S. Marian Ave., Oldtown

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE:

447-9307 (email Nancy.Shaw@ nhhsqualitycare.org). Newport Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Published in The Newport Miner on May 18, 2016. (16) ___________________________ 2016171 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pend Oreille County did on May 13, 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Richard Hallett and did on May 13, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a ramp & dock on Diamond Lake. (FILE NO. SA-16-015), Location: 261 Terrace Ave.; Parcel# 443002539010 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on May 13, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 4474821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than June 2, 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic

m o s t wan t e d list Editor’s Note: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509-447-3151. This is a regular section of The Miner. All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

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Watt D. Cogburn, 18, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of malicious mischief 3rd degree. He is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is surrounding Washington state counties only. Nikita M. Collett, 26, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of attempt to elude. She is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes. Her last known address was in the Newport, area. Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

Forrest P. Heaton, 47, is wanted on three Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to appear for show cause hearing child support and on original charges of controlled substance possession and possession of stolen property 1st degree. He is 6 feet tall and weighs 175 pounds with blond hair Heaton and blue eyes. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

Turner

Tyler C. Turner, 44, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to comply on original charges of driving under the influence. He is 6 feet tall and weighs 250 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is statewide.

Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: May 16, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on May 18 and 25, 2016. (16-2) ____________________________ 2016172 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pend Oreille County did on May 11, 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Kelly Busse and did on May 13, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of stair access and ramp & dock on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA-16-016), Location: 1201 Graham Road; Parcel# 433720529009 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on May 11, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than June 2, 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp of Engineers (Approval Letter) Dated: May 16, 2016

Published in The Newport Miner on May 18 and 25, 2016. (16-2) ___________________________ 2016173 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on May 9, 2016, received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, Setback Variance, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Walter L. Olson, and did on May 13, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for a landing off their stairway to Sacheen Lake. (FILE NO. SV-16-004), Location: 5131 Hwy 211, Newport, WA 99156; Sec. 30, Town. 31, Range 44. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 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 June 2, 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Variance & Building Setback Variance (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County) Dated: May 16, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on May 18 and 25, 2016 (16-2)