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Newport doctors allowed to assist in suicide By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Doctors at Newport Hospital and Health Services are allowed to participate in physician assisted suicide, with a change in policy since Washington voters approved the “Death with Dignity Act,” in 2008. They are not, however, allowed to do so on hospital and clinic grounds, and the patient themselves must administer the life ending medications. Dr. Clay Kersting broached the subject earlier this year with the district’s board of commissioners, after he received a request from a patient seeking life ending medication. This was the first time the request had been made at NHHS since the passage of the act. As it stood, the district didn’t allow for staff, providers in particular, to participate under the Death with Dignity Act in the performance of their duties on hospital or clinic premises. If asked, according to district policy and state law, providers are to proceed with openness

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A wreath of remembrance Jill Zupich of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 217 of Cusick, places a memorial wreath for members of the Armed Forces that lost their lives in service during a Memorial Day ceremony at Newport Cemetery Monday, May 29.

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Castle wraps up collegiate career Newport grad among best in nation at shot put By Don Gronning Of The Miner

TUCSON, Ariz. – Aaron Castle threw far enough on his first throw in the NCAA West Preliminaries at Austin, Texas, last week to qualify for the national outdoor track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., this week. “Fortunately, my first throw was good enough to qualify,” Castle said, who was competing for the University of Arizona Wildcats. The first throw of about 61 feet qualified, with Castle finishing eighth. He fouled on his next two throws, stepping out of the ring. For Castle, a 2011 Newport graduate, it will be his fourth trip to the national outdoor championships. Last year he finished 15th. As impressive as his on field accomplishments are, Castle is also a three time Academic All American. Castle is both a three-time All-American and three-time Academic All-American. He earned an indoor

Law enforcement busy over holiday weekend By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

from Newport. “It was a bigger city,” Castle says. The desert climate was a change, but he soon became accustomed. “I like it a lot here,” he says. “The desert is really beautiful.” He says there are mountains in the Tucson area, which he likes. Arizona is considerably hotter than Newport.

NEWPORT – Officially, Memorial Day is a holiday to honor those who have died serving in the country’s Armed Forces. Unofficially, Memorial Day weekend kicks of the summer season, with people flocking to lakes, rivers and campsites for what is for most people a three-day weekend. Not so for law enforcement, and the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office was no exception. Deputies were kept busy over the holiday weekend responding to a variety of calls, from a boating accident in Cusick to a report of girls riding on top of a vehicle near Big Meadow Lake. “It appears that we received many calls originating from campsites, or places near our lakes and rivers, but then it was Memorial Day weekend, so that’s not uncommon,” Pend Oreille County Undersheriff Grant Sirevog said. While the boating collision on Monday, May 29 didn’t result in any serious injuries (see separate story), a young man was taken to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane after colliding his dirt bike with a tree on Scheller Lane off of Flowery Trail Road Saturday, May 27. According to police reports, Jonathon L. Bence, 25, was riding dirt bikes with a friend when he failed to negotiate a sharp left turn along the roadway, causing his bike to leave the road and slam into a tree about 30 feet down an embankment. The Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and local fire districts responded to the incident, along with the Washington State Patrol. Life Flight airlifted Bence to the hospital. The police report said that alcohol was not a factor. According to Bence’s Gofundme page, he is paralyzed

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Aaron Castle competing in the shot put for the University of Arizona. Castle will be competing for a national title at the NCAA Division 1 Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore., Wednesday, May 31.

first-team All-America honor in the shot put earlier this year to go along with two secondteam honors outdoors in 2015 and ’16. Castle is also a three-time AllPac-12 performer, who has collected multiple conference academic recognitions. He is currently ranked 11th nationally in the shot put with a mark of 19.10m (62 feet 8 inches).

He graduated this spring with a bachelor of science degree in biology, with a chemistry minor. Castle plans to continue his education to become a physical therapist. That will take another three years, Castle says. Castle received a full ride scholarship to the University of Arizona. He says moving to Tucson was a big change

B r i e f ly Kalispel Tribe hosts Public Safety Awareness Day USK – The Kalispel Tribe is hosting a Public Safety Awareness Day Wednesday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Camas Center for Community Wellness and the Kalispel Tribe Powwow Grounds in Usk. This event will showcase Kalispel Tribe Public Safety and other local emergency response teams and allow them to provide guidance and recommendations to local youth on pursuing a career path in public safety. Events taking place will include Life Flight Network landing a helicopter, guest speakers, and a vehicle extraction demonstration. In addition, the Kalispel Department of Natural Resources (KNRD) and Washington Depart-

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ment of Fish and Wildlife will be on hand to discuss career options in their respective fields. Other attending agencies include the U.S. Border Patrol, BIA, DEA, FBI, Red Cross, and Homeland Security.

Boat dumps tubers, traveling too close to shore CUSICK – Some youth were in a close scrape after a boating incident on the Pend Oreille River, leaving them with scratches and bruises Memorial Day weekend. According to the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday, May 29 at 1:04 p.m., deputies responded to a boating collision on the Pend Oreille River in the area of 5B-6B

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Wagon Wheel Road. It was reported a towable tube being pulled by a boat had hit a dock on the river. The initial investigation revealed the operator of the boat, Robert Rockser, 69, was pulling Tatum Holestine, 18, Kayle Bowers, 18, and a male juvenile, 15, on a towable tube. Rockser turned the boat too close to shore causing the tubers to swing into a dock, which ejected the occupants off the tube. The juvenile was transported by ambulance to the Newport Hospital as a precautionary measure. The press release states it appears all three tubers only sustained minor injuries to include bruises and scratches. It does not appear that alcohol was a factor and the collision is still under investigation. 4B 1B 6A, 2B

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PRIEST RIVER – Priest River Lamanna High’s annual wood and metal shop auction will take place Thursday, June 1, from 5-7 p.m. at the high school. This year’s event promises to be bigger than before as it is partnering with the Gear Up program’s Professional Technical Night and the Priest River Lamanna High School’s science departments first ever Science Day. The auction is much anticipated, PRLHS principal Joel Kren said. “The annual auction is an event many people in our community look forward to each year,” Kren said. “It is the prime opportunity for our wood and metal shop students to display their skills through their projects as well as raise the much needed funds for the programs to continue. Support from

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SUICIDE: Patient must be terminal From Page 1

and compassion to provide information about life ending treatments, other options and the life ending medications. If a provider opted to participate, they were expected to do so outside the district’s service umbrella. How far that service umbrella goes created a gray area that Kersting wanted clarified. At the time the Death with Dignity Act was enacted, physicians at NHHS didn’t plan on participating, so the issue was moot. Kersting wanted to know what sanctions would be employed, as he was planning on participating under the Act. Kersting pointed out that unintentional and intentional suicides frequently occur, and many patients will take their own life whether assisted or not. Per state law, two physicians must verify that the condition is terminal, with death expected within six months, and a physician must weigh in on the patient’s mental state. The patient who approached Kersting was confined to his room and in extreme pain, according to minutes from the Feb. 23 commissioner meeting. Kersting wished to bring the issue to the board and requested a review of the policy and further clarification on what ramifications he may face if he did continue under the Act. Commission chairman Tom Garrett was the lone nay vote in March, when the commissioners voted in a new policy that allows physicians to participate per state law, but stipulates they cannot use the hospital campus, the prescription must be filled by an

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meeting, rescinding the current policy. While the vote was not legally binding, Garrett wanted his position on the issue on the record. “I don’t apologize for being unwavering on this issue. As a member of the Newport Hospital and Health Services Board of Commissioners, I strongly object to any of our providers engaging, as an employee or representative of the District, in an act of euthanasia. Our current policy on this matter suggests that the patient requesting such a service be referred to a medical organization or provider who is not bound by such morals, ethics or policy, and that is what should take place in this situation. Futhermore, as we discussed, I strongly object to any modification of our existing policy on this matter,” Garrett wrote. The remaining commissioners – King, Lois Robertson, Terry Zakar and Lynette Ellswick – discussed the issue. It was pointed out that the law was passed by majority referendum in the state, and some felt that the decision should remain between the patient and their physician. Wilbur shared some state statistics, noting there has been approximately 175 to 200 cases annually over the past three years, after a steady incline since the inception of the act. Of these patients, 20 percent pass away before taking the medication. The new policy, approved 3-1 at the March meeting, was reviewed with counsel from Coverys Insurance Services, Washington State Hospital Association, and review of the state code. Ellswick was absent from the March meeting and did not vote.

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castle: Technical sport From Page 1

“You kind of get used to the heat,” he says. Castle says his parents, Matt and Cindi Castle, moved to Wenatchee a few years ago, so he doesn’t get back to Newport much. Castle says while being away from his family, along with living in Tucson and dealing with the Arizona climate, was challenging at first, the biggest change was the amount of time required to be successful. “I was busy all day long,” Castle says, between studies and the weight room. The change to collegiate shot put competition took a little getting used to. For one thing, the collegiate men throw a 16-pound shot, quite a bit heavier than the 12-pound shot used in high school. Castle redshirted his first freshman year to improve his technique and get stronger. At 6 feet 5 inches in height and 290 pounds in weight, Castle says he was about that size when leaving high school. But where he was bench pressing about 340 pounds in high school, now he can bench 445. He lifts weights three times a week and throws five times a week. Castle got his start in track in the seventh grade. Eventually he was drawn to the throwing events – shot, discuss and javelin. He has had some success in discus at the collegiate level, qualifying for the regional meet, but opted not to compete because his ankle is bothering him. Castle says shot put is a technical sport, which appeals to his analytical side. “Putting together a good throw is like putting together a puzzle,” he says. It’s a physical, explosive event, but the degree of technique required means it can be frustrating at times. Castle credits his high school coaches, head track coach Barry Sartz and throws coach Bill Burnett, for laying the groundwork for his success. Burnett says Castle wasn’t as big as he is now, but he had a great work ethic when Burnett was coaching him. “He’s ferocious in his work ethic,” Burnett said. Academically, Castle says he had a number of good teachers at Newport, but Anita Urmann stands out for him. “She was really good,” he said. When his collegiate career comes to an end this week, Castle says he isn’t through with throwing the shot. He plans on competing this summer at various events. He has some options, including trying out for the Olympic team in 2020. Castle says making the Olympics might be a long shot, as the Americans excel at the shot put in the Olympics. He says he will compete this year and reevaluate his Olympic chances. Track and field is big in Europe, so that’s also an option. But for now, as he always has done, Castle is concentrating on his academics. He plans to work as a physical therapy technician in Tucson while completing his post graduate work. After that, who knows, he may be at the Olympics in 2020. His advice for any student athletes? “Concentrate on your academics,” he said.

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from the chest down with two broken vertebrae. As of this writing he was in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (www.gofundme.com/jon-bence). There were several other incidents reported to law enforcement May 27, including the possible injury of a mother and three-year-old child that fell off of a four-wheeler near Pend Oreille Mine Road. Details on that case were not available before deadline. Eight vehicles racing on Highway 20 were reported to the sheriff’s office, but Sirevog said the responding deputy was unable to locate the vehicles. “He said he saw some vehicles heading back into town that looked like they could be the ones that were reported, but by then they were obeying the traffic laws and driving the speed limit, so he wasn’t 100 percent sure,” Sirevog says. Another traffic violation that was reported to police came from Big Meadow Lake, where the complainant said they had observed a car speeding up and down the road with girls riding on top of the vehicle. When a deputy responded to the call, he was unable to locate the described vehicle. After interviewing campers in the area that described a similar situation, but that the vehicle was a different color than originally reported, the deputy did an extra patrol of the area.

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outside pharmacy, and the patient must self-administer the medications, according to district CEO Tom Wilbur. When the issue was first raised before the board in February, Garrett was not in attendance at the commissioners’ meeting. However, he had spoken with Wilbur about the issue and his opposition to suicide. “In short …, it’s simply, ‘against my religion,’” Garrett wrote in an email to The Miner. He shared the letter he had written to Wilbur and commission vice chairman Ray King, who would be chairing the February meeting in Garrett’s absence. Garrett explained that as a Christian Catholic he is unequivocally opposed to physician assisted suicide. He cited the Fifth Commandment, “You Shall Not Kill,” and referenced the Catholic Catechism, that states, “Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains forever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end. God alone is the Lord of life from its beginning until its end; no one can under any circumstance claim for himself the right directly to destroy an innocent human being.” “Consequently, I believe to my core that intentional euthanasia (aka, mercy killing, physician-assisted suicide, right-to-die, etc) is murder. Regardless of the motives or means, euthanasia consists of putting to death those who are sick, are disabled, or are dying. It is morally unacceptable,” he wrote to King and Wilbur. Wilbur cast a dissenting vote on Garrett’s behalf at the February

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Pend Oreille Valley CASA rummage sale, June 16-17

State marijuana license can be awarded despite local laws OLYMPIA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board decided that the state law does not require that the marijuana license applicant be in compliance with all local zoning and land use law prior to the state issuing a license. The decision was in response to a Petition for a Declaratory ruling from Kittitas County deputy prosecutor Neil Caulkins that the board must comply with local zoning requirements and only issue a marijuana license when the application/location is in line with local zoning. The Liquor and Cannabis Board found that local jurisdictions have the authority to enforce its own zoning and land use ordinances and to determine whether to grant a local business license or any required permits to a state-licensed marijuana business within the jurisdiction. The Liquor and Cannabis Board has issued a retail license to GREEN PEAKS N.W. LLC , at 330114 Highway 2, suite A, in Pend Oreille County, even though the county has a moratorium on retail marijuana stores in the unincorporated areas of Pend Oreille County. The countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only marijuana retailer is in Ione.

Tickets for Legally Blonde on sale NEWPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Pend Oreille Playhouse is going blonde with Legally Blonde, The Musical playing Friday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday, June 16 -18 and June 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25. Directed by Charlie Monte with music directed by Millie Brumbaugh, Legally Blonde, The Musical is written by Heather Hach and based on the blockbuster 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon. It tells the story of Elle Woods, aÂ sorority girl who enrolls atÂ Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner after he dumps her for not being â&#x20AC;&#x153;seriousâ&#x20AC;? enough. What starts as a naĂŻve attempt to get-the-guy manifests into a journey of self-discovery and proving to herself and those around her that she is more than just a pretty face. With a colorful cast of supporting characters and catchy songs,. Tickets are $6 for students and $12 for adults. Performance times are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. To purchase tickets, go to www.pendoreilleplayers. org or call (509) 447-9900, or visit the Playhouse at 236 S. Union in Newport, Thursday and Friday from 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m.

corrections Nancy Bushman beat incumbent Barbara Benscoter for the Position 3 seat on the Priest Lake Library Board of Trustees winning 57-22. Because of a reporting error, Bushman was not listed as the winner in last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paper. We regret any confusion this caused. In last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election story titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;State, local positions face challengers in election,â&#x20AC;? it was mistakenly printed that races with two or fewer candidates wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be voted on in the primary. This applies only to races with two or fewer nonpartisan candidates. We regret any confusion this caused.

CUSICK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Pend Oreille Valley CASA program is having a rummage sale Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17, at 107 N. Calispel in Cusick. CASA is a volunteer program that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children. Donations for the sale are being accepted now. If you would like to donate, call Debbie at 509-998-1121 to arrange a drop off time or if you need items picked up.

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Firefightes use old apartments for training NEWPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Just like all other athletes in the community, firefighters from Pend Oreille County and the Kalispel Tribe came together in Newport, Tuesday evening, May 23, for spring training, and to practice the skills that will protect community members and keep firefighters safe. An acquired building, the old Pines Apartment Building on Union Ave., was the hands-on classroom for more than 50 firefighters to put their previous training to the test, and learn important new skills. Interdepartmental teams rotated through four different stations. Each station provided physical and mental challenges for firefighters to build skills and competence. Stations included ground and aerial ladders, firefighter search and rescue tactics, wall breaching techniques, and rapid intervention

techniques for firefighter rescue. In each station firefighters practiced operational tactics, and focused upon the incident priorities of Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, and Property Conservation. The training was orchestrated by South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue (SPOFR) Captain Scott Doughty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a chance to practice these techniques often enough,â&#x20AC;? Doughty said in the initial briefing for the firefighter participants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make use of the gift of this building. If there is something that you want to try, communicate it and we can do it. Within reason.â&#x20AC;? Volunteer firefighters in Pend Oreille County train weekly and periodically come together to share expertise, make sure equipment is interoperable, and socialize. In addition to the South Pend Oreille Fire and Res-

cue, Pend Oreille County District 4, Newport Fire Department, Pend Oreille County District 6 and the Kalispel Fire Department participated. Firefighter rehab was provided by South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue. Area fire departments are hoping to use the acquired structure for at least one more training before the building is demolished. People are reminded that the wildland fire season has begun in Washington. The first large wildland fires of the 2017 season have broken out in Western Washington. People are asked to be safe and highly vigilant with outdoor fires this spring and summer. Pend Oreille County Fire Departments are always looking to add to their volunteer ranks. Contact your local fire chief for more information.

Campground, boat launch improvements coming to Boundary Dam Project will close the Forebay Recreation Area beginning approximately July 10 METALINE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seattle City Light is making improvements to the campground and boat launch at Boundary Damâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Forebay Recreation Area, north of Metaline, starting in July. To do the work safely, the campground and boat launch must be closed. The planned closure date is July 10 and construction will last for approximately four months. Closure of the boat launch means the only access point in or out of the damâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reservoir during construction will be at Metaline Waterfront Park. The estimated $2.8 million enhancement to the recreation area, which lies on the western shore of the Pend Oreille River and just upstream of the dam, includes: â&#x20AC;˘ Increasing the number of designated RV and tent campsites â&#x20AC;˘ Improving ADA accessibility â&#x20AC;˘ Providing new tables and shelters for the picnic area â&#x20AC;˘ Adding native vegetation and interpretive

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Castle, Mason inspirations to us all

e’re reminded this week of what hard work and dedication can accomplish. Aaron Castle, a graduate of Newport High School, is finishing up a stellar collegiate career both academically and in the shot put ring. Sierra Mason is just starting her high school career in the fall, and already shows the promise of a great athlete. She’s also well spoken, out going and confident – traits we need to foster in all our kids. While Castle enjoyed a full ride scholarship for track and field at the University of Arizona, he excelled scholastically as a three time Academic All-American. His advice to young athletes is to focus on their studies. Wise words for a young man, and advice all our student-athletes, as well as our schools, should heed. Mason is trailblazing as a female wrestler, with a steady eye on high goals. The 14-year-old spoke at a recent Rotary meeting with all the poise most adults can’t muster. She’s found a sport she’s passionate about, and it looks like there’s no stopping her. As schools around the country, and around our counties, graduate students moving onto the next stage of life, stories like Castle’s and Mason’s serve as examples of what our young people can accomplish when given the chance to reach their potential. Both Castle and Mason look to coaches, teachers and family members for a solid foundation to base their success. Our young people can be an inspiration to all of us – young and old. Castle and Mason are just two of the many young people we can learn from. They both deserve our admiration and congratulations. -MCN

How will Trump’s budget affect Washington? WASHINGTON D.C. – Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell says President Donald Trump’s budget doesn’t adequately address problems of interest to Washington. Here are some ways she says the Trump budget would affect Washington.

Rural Washington President Trump’s budget proposal takes away the federal tools rural Washington communities need to thrive. The Secure Rural Schools program, which helps fund schools and police forces in areas that have been hit hard by decreasing timber production, will be completely eliminated. Programs that provide clean water, distance-learning, and building construction for rural areas are also entirely cut from the budget proposal.

Disaster Preparedness President Trump’s budget proposal turns a blind eye to areas more prone to disasters and emergencies, like Washington’s coastline or inland forests. The proposed gutting of some $37 million from the NOAA’s tsunami detection and forecasting programs endangers Washington’s coastal communities, which straddle the tsunami and earthquake-inclined Cascadia Subduction Zone. Inland Washington fares little better, with 50 percent of funding for FEMA’s pre-disaster mitigation grants on the chopping block. These grants help communities proactively plan for disasters like the wildfires that have plagued Central and Eastern Washington in recent years.

Community Development in Low-Income Areas President Trump’s budget proposal pulls the rug out from under Washington’s neediest citizens. The proposal entirely eliminates the Community Development Block Grant program, which targets funds to low-income areas to stimulate local economies. Last year, the grants brought $51 million into high-need Washington communities to improve infrastructure, build affordable housing, provide meals to needy children, and promote economic development. Meals on Wheels, a nonprofit that delivers hot meals to 2.4 million senior citizens every year, is funded in part by the Older Americans Act and Community Development Block Grant funds. Trump’s budget would slash the federal programs that helped deliver 2,990,497 meals to 55,312 seniors in Washington in 2016.

Medicaid President Trump’s budget proposal would directly imperil healthcare for 1.7 million Washingtonians who get their health insurance through Medicaid, including about 600,000 Washingtonians who are covered thanks to the Medicaid Expansion. Specifically, the budget proposal would cut $610 billion from Medicaid on top of the Medicaid cuts contained in the House Republican passed American Health See BUDGET, 5A

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yo u r o p i n i o n European immigrant problems a lesson for U.S. To the editor, A truck assault in Berlin, Germany is one of many problems Germany is experiencing with 1 million Middle East and North African immigrants, mostly young males, who are committing murders, robberies and assaults on German Christians and Jews, especially women; and Chancellor Merkel wants to take in another 1 million. The German interior minister said German citizens with dual nationalities who are terrorists and/or a threat to national security should be deported. These people come from a different culture, and their loyalty is not to Germany. They do not respect native Germans and consider them infidels to be converted or made to pay tribute or killed. Germany is reaping the whirlwind of what it sowed in the 1930s and 1940s when it murdered about 25 million European Christians and Jews, especially Russians and Poles. Since then Germany has tried to make up for its barbarism and guilt complex by opening its borders to lawless migrants. The United States should pay attention to the immigrant problems

in Germany, France, Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden, The Netherlands, Belgium and other European countries, and implement strict immigration policies to bolster our security and prevent potential terrorists of any background from entering our country. -Donald Moskowitz Londonderry, N.H.

Trump’s budget about rich people’s greed To the editor, President Trump’s proposed annual budget, which could start this October, cuts deep into the undeserving poor and sick citizens of Pend Oreille County. Trump’s budget director thinks that rich taxpayers are being victimized by the poor and sick. The cold-hearted Republicans who have aligned themselves with our populist tweeting president are on a tear to end all forms of social welfare and return the money to their own pockets. Greed is a powerful motivator and social programs are a target for rich people who want to keep their money. It seems the greedy rich include selfish upper middle-class Republicans that voted for Trump. The huge tax cut they were promised

happens by cutting government funds from 66 social welfare programs. It’s like a rich person signs up for Meals-on-Wheels and a limousine delivers the meal on a golden tray. These are the same people that see corporate welfare and tax giveaways as virtuous. I am thinking of the wheat farmers of Eastern Washington who get lots of federal money and keep voting for Republicans like our congresswoman. Somehow the child getting government welfare is a thief and the farmer isn’t. Does a tax dollar see a difference? Our congresswoman sees a distinction and consistently votes to cut or end funding for the very programs that many area poor and sick citizens receive. The result is that rich people get richer and poor people get poorer in a reverse Robin Hood economic scheme of budgeting and taxing. Look at it this way. A poor person gets a food stamp and buys a loaf of bread. A rich person gets a huge tax cut and buys the bread company and the grocery store. The Republican dream to gain wealth by making your neighbors poorer comes true in the Trump budget. -Pete Scobby Newport

Texas Flush with Transportation Cash In the last decade, there has been a highway construction boom in Texas. On the other hand, lawmakers in Olympia still scramble to fund road maintenance. Texas, a state with a population of 27 million, is flush with cash thanks partly to a 10-year voter approved g u e st o p i n i o n initiative, which will pump $2 billion a year into DON C. highways. Then BRUNELL recently, that Association state’s legislature of added $9 billion Washington to further help Business relieve traffic President congestion. “What’s Texas

doing that we aren’t?” The answer is private-public partnerships. Since 2011, the state’s transportation department (TxDOT) has been allowed to enter into agreements with the private sector to build and operate new tollways. The billions needed upfront comes from investors, not taxpayers. There are 16 joint ventures underway where TxDOT works with companies to build, maintain and operate high tech highways. There are no toll booths. Cars, trucks and buses’ license plates are scanned and drivers receive a monthly bill. Companies recoup their costs by collecting the tolls. Time is money. The Houston Chronicle reports that 170,000 vehicles travel on Interstate 69 through Houston each day. “The resulting gridlock translate to more than 21 million lost hours

r e a d e r ’ s p o ll 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.

Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and advisor, has been named in an FBI investigation about contacting the Russians to set up a secret back channel for communication before Trump took office. Did Kushner do anything wrong in trying to set up a secret back channel for communications?

just in that area.” TxDOT is pushing contractors to complete another four-lane tollway in the Houston metropolitan area. It is being built under a 52year contract worth an estimated $2.1 billion. There are some risks with these agreements. In the Austin area, SH130 has a 41-mile section designed for an 85 mph speed limit, which allows drivers to avoid the congestion between San Antonio and the state capitol. However, since its opening in October 2012 too many drivers chose to avoid the tolls. Consequently, the SH 130 Concession Company, an independent company formed by Cintra and Zachry American Infrastructure, filed for bankruptcy last year and

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budget: Fails to address aging infrastructure grant for projects Care Act (AHCA). In Washington state, Medicaid is a lifeline for children, working families, seniors, young adults, people with disabilities, and veterans. Medicaid Expansion in Washington has cut the uninsured rate, reduced uncompensated care, and yielded state budgetary savings.

Transportation Infrastructure President Trump’s budget proposal fails to address the aging infrastructure challenges facing Washington state. The budget would eliminate a key transportation infrastructure program known as TIGER grants and means a $500 million cut to infrastructure. Washington state has had 16 projects benefit from TIGER funding since 2009 and has several immediate projects which could qualify. West Vancouver Freight Access, the US-395 North Spokane Corridor, Tacoma LINK Light Rail Expansion, the South Park Bridge Replacement, Mukilto Multimodal Ferry Terminal, and the Mercer Corridor Redevelopment are all examples of key Washington projects benefitting from TIGER funding.

Housing President Trump’s budget proposal completely ignores the homelessness and affordable housing crisis in Washington state. Under the budget proposal, nearly $800 million would be cut from housing assis-

tance meaning approximately 6,128 families in Washington state would lose access to housing vouchers further exacerbating our homelessness crisis. The proposal will hinder Washington’s ability to address the affordable housing crisis by cutting funding for public housing improvement projects by $1.8 billion, including $21.2 million in Washington state as well as completely eliminates the HOME Investment Partnership program, which provided nearly $19 million to Washington communities build affordable housing last year.

Education President Trump’s budget proposal dismisses the education challenges faced by Washington state, and puts higher education out of reach for many. Specifically, the budget proposal eliminates the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, which provides $16.5 million to assist more than 15,000 Washington children through before-school, afterschool, and summer learning programs that serve urban, suburban and rural areas across the State. The budget also guts federal support for higher education, cutting $1.2 billion from federal student aid by eliminating the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and reducing Federal Work-Study, which could mean a loss of more than $13,406,455 for Washing-

the company is working through chapter 11 protection. Making SH130 work is important to Cintra, which in 2005, landed a contract to be a strategic partner with the state to design and plan the Trans-Texas Corridor (Laredo to Texarkana), the largest toll road development in our nation. The agreements have their legislative critics who are concerned by the depth of private sector involvement. Some balk because the negotiations are between TxDOT and private companies and basically cut lawmakers out. Others just recoil at tolling. However, Texans are more willing to take risks when it comes to partnering if they have good roads and avoid congestion. That partly explains the state’s growth in jobs and economic output. Texas, which traditionally relied on energy, survived the recent plunge in crude oil prices and is rapidly diversifying its economy. It is growing faster than the national average. According to the Perryman Group, an economic research and analysis firm based in Waco, expansion in Texas is projected to outpace the nation over

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COLVILLE – Washington is home to both black bears and grizzly bears, although black bears far outnumber grizzlies. Both species pose potential conflicts with people who unintentionally feed them, and the consequences can impact the small grizzly population. Black bears are fairly common and distributed across the state in forested habitats. They are classified as a game species by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), which manages seasons for hunting them. Grizzly bears are rare, and can be found in small numbers in the Selkirk Mountains, the Wedge (between the Kettle and Columbia rivers in northwestern Stevens County), and possibly in the North Cascades. Grizzlies are protected as a federally threatened species and as a state endangered species in Washington. Learning to distinguish grizzly bears from black bears can be tricky. Focus

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on the front half of the bear’s body for distinctions. Grizzly bears have a much more pronounced shoulder hump than on a black bear. They also have shorter and rounder ears than black bears. In addition, black bears have a straight facial profile, and grizzlies have a more concave profile (a dishshaped face). Because bear identification is not always straight forward, WDFW and the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee created a Bear Identification Program. The program was designed for bear hunters, but anyone interested in learning the difference or testing their skills should complete this short, interactive program. The program can be found at www.wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/bear_cougar/bear/. Avoiding conflicts with bears can be easier than identifying the species. All bears are omnivores, meaning they eat plants and animals, but they are opportunistic feeders. Bears are just like us and will opt for the quick and easy dinner option (think fast-food) when given the opportunity. To a bear, human garbage, bird

President Trump’s budget proposal would hamper Washington’s position as world leader in medical research and innovation. Specifically, the budget proposal would cut $5.7 billion – about 20 percent – from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In fiscal year 2015, Washington state organizations received $917 million in grants from the NIH. The budget’s NIH cut would be devastating to organizations like the University of Washington, Washington State University, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and the Benaroya Institute at Virginia Mason.

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May 31 is National Dam Safety Awareness Day! Seattle City Light, Pend Oreille County PUD, BC Hydro, and Fortis BC would like to announce our Full Scale Drill that will be taking place on July 12. The purpose of this drill is to coordinate with local emergency management agencies to practice and improve upon emergency preparedness for the dams along the Pend Oreille River. The Drill will involve a hypothetical dam failure scenario and will involve the mobilization of emergency management personnel. For more information about dam safety, visit fema.gov/dam-safety.

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BOISE – The Northwest entered the annual “100 Deadliest Days of Driving,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year. In 2016, 85 people died on Idaho’s roadways during that timeframe. Local and state law enforcement agencies are teaming up to educate Idahoans on the best ways to arrive alive at your destination. During the 100 Deadliest Days, the Idaho State Police District One Patrol will team up with local law enforcement agencies, the Washington State Patrol and the Montana Highway Patrol and deploy across the region to aggressively apprehend impaired drivers. Troopers and officers will be looking for motorists driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs and other substances – as well as aggressive drivers – to enhance public safety. Idaho law enforcement agencies want to remind drivers of the simple things that can save your life and the lives of your loved ones. In coordination with the Idaho Transportation Department, they are working toward zero impaired deaths. • Buckle up - it’s the best defense if you’re in a crash • Slow down, be patient. Give yourself plenty of time to get where you’re going. • Drive sober! Impaired driving is a leading cause of accidents and resulting injuries and deaths on our roadways. Law enforcement will be watching closely this summer for signs of impaired driving. • Just drive. Put down your phone and other distractions such as food. • Give yourself some distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Use the three-second rule. • Promptly report suspected impaired drivers and other hazardous drivers to law enforcement. On your mobile phone, dial *ISP (*477) or just dial 9-1-1.

‘Bark Beetle Field Day’ June 30 in Coeur d’Alene SANDPOINT – If you ask anyone in Idaho to name something that kills forest trees, more often than not, they will say “bark beetles.” When dead trees are noticed, people often presume they were killed by bark beetles, even though many other organisms often kill trees, to say nothing of trees killed by fire or drought. But the last two years have brought some very active bark beetle activity in northern Idaho, so on Friday, June 30, the Bark Beetle Field Day will give participants first-hand exposure to major bark beetle species’ biology, less common bark beetles, and ongoing research in managing bark beetles. The program meets at 8 a.m. June 30 at the University of Idaho Extension Office in Kootenai County, 1808 North Third St., Coeur d’Alene, and will end by 5 p.m. Those wishing to participate should preregister at the University of Idaho Extension Office in Kootenai County by Friday, June 23. A $20 registration fee ($22 for online registration with a credit card at www.uidaho.edu/BarkBeetle) covers resource materials and refreshments. The program is eligible for six Idaho pesticide recertification credits and eight Idaho Pro-Logger credits. For registration questions, contact the University of Idaho Extension Office in Kootenai County at 208446-1680.

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Want to help the Cutter? Donate to auction METALINE FALLS - The annual Cutter Auction, scheduled for Saturday, June 10, is in need of items to auction. Quality furniture, unused small appliances, artwork, or the odd time-share vacation site are all welcome, as well as smaller “baskets” or donations. The auction this year is important to The Cutter Theatre, according to Executive Director Tara Leininger. With the loss of a major funding source, the train robberies of the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions excursion train, the auction becomes vital to keeping the doors of The Cutter open. Every year, when the train passenger train would travel from Metaline Falls to Ione, Cutter Theatre volunteers dressed as train robbers to solicit donations from passengers. The hope is that the generosity of Pend Oreille County residents will continue through donations – and then bidding at the auction – some of the almost $8,000 that came from the train robbing

can be supplemented. “It is not just the theatre we’re maintaining,” said Leininger. “But the Metalines Library, as well as several local businesses and organizations are within the walls. The Selkirk School District puts on at least a half-dozen performances and concerts during the year. If we can’t afford to turn on the lights or maintain an aging building, then a whole community will be impacted.” Leininger added that as a community center, many people take for granted that The Cutter is there, without realizing how many times they enter the building or how much it takes to maintain. To donate an item for the auction, contact The Cutter at 509-446-4108. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., or a time can be made for drop-off or pick-up. The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park Street in Metaline Falls.

Ione talks transportation plan, airport IONE - Dusty roads, lack of doggie bags, and grants were some of the topics of discussion at the May 3 Ione Council meeting. Ione resident Marvel Smith discussed the dusty road by her house. She stated the county only sweeps the road and asked council if the sand could be picked up. Mayor Charles Spears stated he would inform maintenance of the issue. Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim was present to discuss the incident report for the month of April. Council member John Redinger received a call from Bill Bracket stating Century West will be submitting an invoice to finalize the planning only grant for long term airport maintenance. Redinger added that he is working on the ground squirrel issue at the airport. In town park news, council member Dylan

Powers shared the back stop on the baseball field is being worked on and two gates are installed. These gates are wider to allow access for mower and/or other equipment. On Ione’s streets, council member Kathleen Turpin stated all the benches are installed. Spears requested a cost analysis from Versatile to add McNally Way to the Six-Year Transportation Plan. He requested two costs, one to improve to a gravel road and one to improve to a paved road. Council member

Jessica Pearson asked about installing doggie bag dispensers around town for citizens to clean up after their dogs. Spears stated funding is not available. Community Colleges of Spokane would like to renew their rental agreement for an additional two years. No changes were made to the contract. The council unanimously approved the contract. Council also approved the fireworks permit for Metaline Falls Assembly of God Church. The church sells fireworks as a fundraiser.

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Schools prepare to test Idaho’s new reading test By Kevin Richert Idaho Education News

BOISE – This fall, Idaho students will try out a brand new reading test. And for Shelby Randklev, the change couldn’t come soon enough. “I am excited for this change,” said Randklev, a Title I reading specialist in the Coeur d’Alene School District. “It needed to happen.” Randklev’s Fernan STEM Academy is one of 57 schools that will pilot the replacement to the Idaho Reading Indicator. The new test will go statewide in 2018-19. As a result, educators around Idaho will watch the pilot testing closely – even if they aren’t taking part.

What is (or was) the IRI? A 15- to 20-minute test, administered from kindergarten through third grade, the IRI provides a snapshot into students’ reading skills. The test is short – but significant. For kindergartners, the fall edition of the IRI is their first test. It provides

teachers with an early baseline into their students’ skills. The test isn’t new. The state has used the IRI, or some variation of it, since the late 1990s. But the IRI took on new importance in 2016, when the state launched a new literacy initiative to provide extra help for at-risk readers. The initiative came in response to a stubborn problem; each fall, some 36,000 K-3 students arrive at Idaho schools with low reading skills. With the initiative came money. And now, $11.25 million ride on the IRI scores. School districts and charter schools get their share of this money based on the number of K-3 students that score below grade level on the IRI. The new test, then, will likely become the metric the state uses to carve up literacy dollars. It also will become the metric politicians and parents use to gauge the results of the literacy initiative.

Why change tests? Educators have two major problems with the IRI. First, the test identi-

fies at-risk readers, but it doesn’t diagnose their problems. Second, the test only measures fluency – the number of words a child can read per minute. It doesn’t measure comprehension. Despite these shortcomings, the test has grown into something more than just an “indicator,” a way to identify at-risk readers. The IRI has become one of the metrics used to identify “failing” schools. “Teachers take it to heart,” said Tami Vandeventer, principal at Nampa’s Central Elementary School, another pilot school. Vandeventer and other educators are also hoping to collect more complete data about their students – and their strengths and weaknesses. An improved test ties directly into the Caldwell School District’s aggressive goals to bring up reading scores. Caldwell wants 85 percent of its third-graders reading at grade level, up from 52 percent in 2015-16. If a test provides better insight into student reading skills, teachers should be able to come up with a

more effective intervention plan to help at-risk readers. “Ultimately, that’s what our job is,” said Leigh Peebles, principal at Caldwell’s Lewis and Clark Elementary School.

Double-testing For Peebles, piloting the new reading test presents an opportunity. Field-testing a new assessment will help students in Caldwell and throughout the state. But for all the pilot schools, there’s a catch. They still have to give their K-3 students the IRI, in addition to the new test. Administering two tests poses some logistical challenges. Randklev says her Coeur d’Alene school is prepared. Individual proctors will administer the old IRI, while students will take the new test on computers and tablets. The Fernan academy is ready to deliver the new test online, but other school districts might not be as equipped. “More technology and funding for devices in the hands of all kids would be important and critical,” she said.

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The Boise School District was uneasy about administering two reading tests – to all of its K-3 students – so the district didn’t apply for the pilot program. But the district will be watching closely, to make sure Boise students will be prepared to take the test on tablets or Chromebooks. “We’d like to see how the new computer-based program works for students in pilot schools, and what infrastructure needs we can address this year so that we are prepared for the test rollout next year,” spokesman Dan Hollar said.

Watching and waiting At least two large school districts wanted in on the State Department of Education pilot program, but didn’t get spots on the state’s list. Since the Bonneville School District didn’t make the cut, the district hopes to send an observer to a nearby pilot school, said Michaelena Hix, Bonneville’s curriculum

and instruction director. The Twin Falls School District had hoped to capitalize on its relationship with Istation, the state’s Texas-based vendor for the new reading test. Twin Falls is using Istation’s digital learning tools to provide beforeand after-school help for struggling readers. The district was hoping to see how Istation’s test lined up with its digital learning tools, said Teresa Jones, the district’s elementary programs director. Twin Falls also hopes to check in with a neighbor, the Jerome School District, which will pilot the new test at two elementary schools. As for the long term, Jones shares in the optimism about a new reading test. As education becomes more datadriven, the state needs a test that goes beyond counting words read per minute. “The more data we gather, the more helpful it is for teachers” she said.

No candidates have filed for 25 positions in Pend Oreille County Special filing period this week

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – There is a Void in Candidacy after the latest election filing, according to the Pend Oreille County Auditor’s Office. According to Washington state law, a Void in Candidacy is when no candidate has filed for an office or all candidates who filed have died, withdrawn, or been disqualified. As for this Primary Election, it’s none of the last three, but there are 25 offices were no candidates have filed. Those positions include council members for the cities of Metaline, Cusick and Newport, Newport School District, Selkirk School District, cemetery districts 1 through 3, Newport Hospital District 2, the Ponderay Shores Water/Sewer District, Chippewa Water/Sewer District, and Sacheen Lake Water/Sewer District. Pend Oreille County held its 2017 Candidate Filing Week May 15-19. According to the auditor’s office, 39 of the 65 open offices were filed for during filing week. As long as there remains a single candidate for the office, there is no void in candidacy. With the exception of Precinct Committee Officer (PCO), a void in partisan or nonpartisan office that occurs before the primary election Aug. 1 requires the opening of a special three-day filing period. Pend Oreille County will hold a three-day filing period starting Wednesday, May 31, through Friday, June 2 to fill the void. All rules for regular filing apply to special filing periods, including filing by mail, in person or online. Candidates may not withdraw at any time and races will appear on the general ballot only. The top vote getter in the General Election is declared the winner.

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work in the hallways of Priest River Lamanna High School. Projects range from new designs of a model steam engine, to analysis of water quality in Priest River, to creating electricity that is powered off of ones’ energy working out on a bicycle and more. Those in attendance will also have an opportunity to judge some of the projects. Science Day goes from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The Auction and Professional Technical Night takes place from 5-7 p.m. Anyone with questions or who may be interested in supporting one or more of the activities is invited to contact the following people at 208-448-1211: Joseph A. Kren, principal Christy Huling, Gear Up coordinator James Workman, metal shop teacher Kent Marshall, woods shop teacher Shannon Fraser, science teacher

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No slacking off in off season Of The Miner

See wrestle, 8b

Keogh takes three first place medals

By Sophia Aldous

DIAMOND LAKE – Sierra Mason just might be the living personification of ‘perseverance pays off.’ True, the incoming Newport High School freshman hasn’t won a state wrestling title yet, but that goal is among the many she has Mason set for herself. This summer, besides earning money on the side remodeling a house, and also volunteering as a youth leader for House of the Lord, Mason is hoping to raise $1,500 by June 16 so she can travel to Women’s USA Wrestling meets across the United States, including Pocatello, Idaho and Irving, Texas. She’s raised $250 so far. All monies go to her entry fees and traveling expenses. “I want to become a west regional national champ,” says Mason, one of three girls including her older sister, Megan Mason, and Tessa Pillers that wrestle on the Newport High School team. “I want to be a state champ.” It’s not just a fantasy; it’s a goal Mason is actively working towards making a reality. She estimates she trains 20 to 25 hours a week, including cardio, weight training with her dad, and work sessions with her coaches Scott Pillers and Adrian Bojorquez. Even though she is coming into high school as a freshman, she and Megen and Tessa wrestled on the boys varsity team this last winter sports season. “Sierra is a hard working, tough minded young woman,” says Bojorquez, the high school wresting coach. “She works hard in the practice room and pushes other people on the team to get better and improve. In the off season she’s always looking for something to get into, whether it be a tournament, camp or asking about when the next USA practice is. I wish all my athletes had her determination to get better and find tough competition.” Mason has been wrestling since she was seven years old when her aunt, Sharla Medrano, took Mason to Little Guys wrestling to act as a mat partner for her cousin. He ended up hating the sport and Mason immediately fell in love with it. Megen soon followed, joining Little Guys when she was nine. “I remember it was just so much fun for me,” recalls Mason. “Sometimes parents would get really mad because I would beat their son in a match. But

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Courtesy photo|Jenni Jones

Alana Keogh and Gracie StrangeOwl celebrate after winning medals and a trophy in their events at the state track meet last week.

CHENEY – Cusick’s Alana Keogh won state championships in the girls’ 100 meter race, 200 meter, and 400 meter, setting state records in the 100 and 200 meter races. Keogh clocked in at 13.09 in the 100 meter, 25.82 in the 200 meter, and 57.74 in the 400. Teammate Gracie StrangeOwl won second place in the girls’ 1600 meter with a time of 5:34.78, second place in the 3200 meter at 12:30.14, third place in the 800 meter race at 2:27.28, and fourth in the 300 hurdles at 48.71. Cusick took third at the WIAA 1A, 2B, 1B State Championship Meet at Eastern Washington University last week. Only Keogh and StrangOwl competed for the Panthers, but they combined for an overall total of 58 points. Keogh had 31 points and StrangeOwl had 27 points. StrangeOwl had personal records in all four events.

Bubb is state champion, Selkirk wins other top spots at state By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

CHENEY – Selkirk High School cemented their victories at the WIAA 2B State Championship Meet last week with a gold and two silver medals, and the boys placing fourth overall out of 34 teams. “We had a great state competition,” said Susan Vermeulen, Selkirk track and field coach. Zayren Bubb is the state champion in triple jump, reaching 43 feet 6.5 inches. He also broke the Selkirk High School record, last set in 1981. He went on to take second place in long jump, jumping more than 19 feet. Bubb placed ninth in the boys’ 200 meter race with a time of 23.71 seconds. Ryan Issakides won silver in the boys’ 800 meter race with a time of 2:04.60, also setting

‘Our athletes have been working hard all season. This was our largest team to state, ever. Congratulations to all our competitors.’

Arrand brings home silver medal in javelin By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

CHENEY – Newport High School’s Dalton Arrand was at it again at the 1A State Championships at Eastern Washington University last week. The senior took second place in the javelin, throwing

‘This is an extremely awesome accomplishment.’ Geoff Pearson

Newport High School Athletic Director

Courtesy photo|Susan Vermeulen

Zayren Bubb is the new state champion in triple jump and set a new school record at 43 feet, 6.5 inches.

run the 1600 meter 45 minutes later,” Vermeulen said. “I’m very proud of Ryan for his two new school records and attempting and accomplishing this at the state level.” Issakides was also given an award for his sportsmanship, which seemed to be a common theme at the two-day meet (see Newport story in this section). Issakides asked an interpreter for the deaf athletes to show him how to sign “good luck” and “well done” so he could communicate

with his fellow athletes before and after the races. In the boys’ 4x400 meter relay race, Austin Robertson, Elias Hill, Parker Jenkins and Bubb won third place with a time of 3:35.80. They also set a new school record, the first since 1986. “I’m very proud of this year’s state team,” Vermeulen said. “Our athletes have been working hard all season. This was our largest team to state, ever. Congratulations to all our competitors.”

Susan Vermeulen Selkirk Track and Field Coach

a new school record last established in 1983. He took third place in the 3200 meter at 10:24.77, obliterating another school record set in 1986, by nine seconds. He took sixth place in the 1600 meter at 4:55.43. “Ryan could have placed better in the 1600; however his focus was on beating our school record so he ran all out and had just enough gas left to

Courtesy photo|Geoff Pearson

Newport High School senior Dalton Arrand won second place in javelin at the WIAA 1A State Championship meet last week.

187 feet five inches, breaking the Newport record yet again and breaking his own personal record for the third week in a row. “Congrats to Dalton, this is an extremely awesome accomplishment,” praised Newport High School Vice Principal and Athletic Director Geoff Pearson in an email. The two-day meet, which took place Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, was also a show of incredibly good sportsmanship (see the Selkirk track story on the sports page as well). Lakeside High School athlete Nick Annanie, who took first place in javelin, loaned his javelin to Arrand when Newport coaches Lindsay Hicks-Frazer and Morgan Stigall realized that Arrand’s javelin wasn’t flying right. Annanie then offered the use of his javelin during the state meet on Saturday. “Amazing sportsmanship shown by Annanie, his coaches, and the Lakeside administration,” Pearson said.

Hilden wraps up four years of golf at state PASCO – Even though he didn’t place, Newport senior John Hilden represented Newport High School at the Washington State 1A Golf Tourney Tuesday, May, 23. Hilden scored a 94. The required score was at 85 or lower. “John played well but struggled with the heat; it was 95 degrees,” says Hilden Newport High School golf coach Dave Siemsen. “He ended the season in good spirits and was glad he accomplished making it to state for his senior year.” Hilden has played golf all four years at Newport.

s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Saturday, June 3 Open Gym, Adult Basketball Location: 7 a.m. - Newport High School

Courtesy photo|Susan Vermeulen

Ryan Issakides takes second in the 800 meter and went for a new school record at 2:04.60.

Wednesday, June 7 Newport High School Spring Sports & End of Year Awards Ceremony: 6:30 p.m. –NHS gymnasium

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Ben Avey

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Tristan Carman

Jacob Couch

Katie Dewey

Lexi Ellsworth

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Ceremony Saturday, June 3rd at 1:00 p.m. Amanda Johns

Austin Robertson

Dakota Shafer

Jared Taft

Brayden Taylor

Quintin White

Wyatt Stoddard

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Dawson Construction & Concrete (509) 442-3702 Selkirk School District (509) 446-2951 www.selkirk.k12.wa.us

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Weaver’s Garage & Exhaust (509) 684-6524 Bruce Hunt Agency Farmers Insurance Group (509) 447-3428 Tri Pro Forest Products (208) 437-2412 www.triproforest.com

Graduates Cusick High Class of 2017

Ceremony Saturday, June 3rd at 10 a.m.

Keith Ballew

Teressa Campbell-West

Zachary Edgar

Jennifer Fountain

Michael Grzechowiak

Jathamiel Sage

Wyatt Shanholtzer

Talieya Tonasket

Alyssa Walrath

Racheal Wynne

Newport Dental (509) 447-3105 www.FamilyDentalNewport.com

Selkirk Ace Hardware (208) 437-5669

Community Colleges of Spokane (509) 447-3835 www.sccel.spokane.edu/newport

Ben Franklin (208) 437-4822 www.BenFranklinVariety.com

Alberto Magana-Garcia

Bryce Nomee

Tyray Nomee

Abreel Rocha

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Cusick American Legion #217 (509) 445-1537 Ponderay Newsprint (509) 445-1511 www.resolutefp.com

Panther Pit Stop (509) 445-0669

Pend Oreille Players (509) 447-9900 www.pendoreilleplayers.org

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Pend Oreille County Fair (509) 445-1264 www.povn.com/pocfair/ Newport Towing (509) 447-1200 www.newporttowingwa.com Tri County Peewee Rodeo (509) 292-2685 www.tricountypeeweerodeo.wixsite. com/tcpwr ABC Heating & Electric (509) 684-2018 www.abc-heating.com

Seeber’s Pharmacy (509) 447-2484 Bruce Hunt Agency Farmers Insurance Group (509) 447-3428 Tri Pro Forest Products (208) 437-2412 www.triproforest.com

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b r i e f ly Aging discussion held at Hospitality House NEWPORT – Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington is holding a Community Conversation to discuss significant issues, needs, gaps or obstacles that impact older persons or individuals needing longterm care services in Pend Oreille County. Topics will include discussion on the programs and services ALTCEW provides and information on new opportunities to support families providing care and support to someone they love. The Community Conversation will be held Tuesday, June 20, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington Ave., Newport.

Rock painting at Create NEWPORT – The Evergreen Art Association will have an open Rock Painting session after their regular meeting Monday, June 12. The group meets every second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. at Create at 900 W. Fourth Street in Newport. People are invited to bring a sack lunch, clean rocks and their own brushes and paint. A $3 donation to Create is appreciated, and all are welcome to attend. Artist of the month is Jan Gleason, and rotation artists include Channin Manus, Sharon Smith, David Easley, Robert Karr and Gail Cory-Betz.

‘Legends and Lore’ premiers June 2 SACHEEN LAKE - Rainbows, unicorns, folklore, and much more will be celebrated in “Legends and Lore,” the spring production of Northwoods Performing Arts. “Legends” is scheduled on June 2-3, 9-10, 13, and 16-17. People can purchase tickets for the dinner and show or just the show. Dining service begins at 6:30 p.m. and the curtain opens at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and reservations call 208-448-1294 or go to www.northwoodsperformingarts. com. Tickets can also be purchased at Seeber’s Pharmacy in Newport. Circle Moon Theatre is located on Highway 211, three and a half miles north of Highway 2.

Drake on Dean’s List BILLINGS – Bradley Drake of Laclede was named to the spring semester Dean’s List at Rocky Mountain College for his academic achievement. Students must earn at least a 3.6 grade point average to make Dean’s List.

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

Smith featured artist at TEDD COLVILLE – Long time Newport city councilman Ken Smith will be the featured artist at the Tri County Economic Development District gallery through June 26. Smith’s unique and imaginative pen and ink drawings bring an almost otherworldly vision to the gallery. “Things just seem to ooze out of my brain, down my arm and out through the tip of a pen,” Smith says. He never starts with a preconceived idea as to what is going to end up on the paper. “Once I start, it is sometimes difficult to know when to stop,” Smith says. Some of the result-

ing designs have an almost tribal feel, others look like they could be botanical studies of pre-

‘Things just seem to ooze out of my brain, down my arm and out through the tip of a pen.’ Ken Smith historic flora, and still others look like they would make excellent tattoos. Smith leaves that interpretation up to the viewer.

Miner photo|Don Gronning

This is an example of one of Smith’s drawings

Miner photo|Don Gronning

Ken Smith is Newport’s longest serving city council member. His art will be on display at the TEDD gallery in Colville.

The public is invited to stop by and see the art in person during normal business hours, Monday-Friday from 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, including paintings, sculpture, mixed media, etc., will be considered. For more information, call Tri County Economic Development District at 509-6844571 or visit www. tricountyedd.com.

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All faiths invited to Sharing the Dharma Day NEWPORT - Compassionate living is the theme for a new series of Sharing the Dharma Day talks at Sravasti Abbey, the Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Newport. The next Sharing the Dharma Day is Sunday, June 4. The series of monthly talks will be based on, “An OpenHearted Life,” a book published by Shambala and co-written by Venerable Thubten Chodron, Sravasti Abbey founder and abbess, and clinical psychologist Dr. Russell Kolts. Every month, on Sharing the Dharma Day, Sravasti Abbey opens its doors to people of all faiths and backgrounds who would like to know more about Buddhist teachings. In addition to the talk, the day’s schedule includes a guided medita-

tion, vegetarian potluck lunch, and facilitated discussion on the topic. The program is offered freely, and donations as well as food offerings for the resident nuns and monks are welcomed. The first session begins at 9:45 a.m., potluck lunch is at noon, and the program ends at 3 p.m. Bring food to share for lunch, avoiding onions, garlic, and leeks as well as meat, fish, or chicken. Dress is casual, although modesty is appropriate for a monastic environment. Short skirts and shorts are discouraged. Sravasti Abbey is located at 692 Country Lane, Newport. For more information and directions call 509447-5549 or email office. sravasti@gmail.com. Find additional information about Sravasti Abbey at Sravasti.org.

Get masters degree online OLYMPIA — WGU Washington and the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) agreed to allow applied bachelor’s degree-holders to pursue a master’s degree through WGU. Students with applied

bachelor’s degrees who are starting master’s degree programs will receive a 5 percent tuition discount for up to four academic terms. More information about programs can be found at: www.washington.wgu. edu/community_colleges.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, May 31

- Davis Lake Grange

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

Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library

Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

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 Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, Call Jan 208-946-6131 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Saturday, June 3 Priest River American Legion Breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. - VFW on Larch Street Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Christian Prayer Hour: 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport

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

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

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

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

Thursday, June 1 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Bingo: 6 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, June 2 Oil Painting Class: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center

AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Notes: Updated Oct. 23, 2012 Oath Keepers Constitutional Study Group: 6:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Sunday, June 4 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, June 5 Bonner County Homeschool Group: 2:30 p.m. - Priest River City Park Youth Advisory Council: 4 p.m. - Blanchard Library Priest River Chamber Board: 4 p.m. - Chamber Office Newport Maws and Paws Booster Club: 6 p.m. - Newport High School Library Blanchard Lions: 7 p.m. Blanchard Inn Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, June 6 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

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

Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church

Davis Lake Grange: Noon

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tional of Newport Business Meeting: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Kaniksu Lodge 97: 6 p.m. 111 Main St., Priest River Pend Oreille County Search and Rescue: 7 p.m. - Newport Health Center Basement Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Wednesday, June 7 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park

Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775. Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Computer Basics for Adults: 10 a.m. to Noon Newport Library Notes: Updated Aug. 10, 2012 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick:

11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Pend Oreille Rock and Gem Club: 6 p.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Calispel Post 217: 6 p.m. American Legion in Cusick Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

Where to Worship

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Youth ~6:30 p.m. Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

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

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

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

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

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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CHURCH E.L.C.A. BAPTIST CHURCH 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA 332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 301 W. Spruce St, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday 10:30AM Wednesday 7:00PM Worship Service 10 a.m. Nursery Care Available Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen (509) 447-4338 Pastor Becky Anderson (864) 378-7056 www.americanlutheranchurch.net 447-4121 Bible preaching, God newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org honoring music

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Don’t let recreational water illness spoil summer outings COEUR D’ALENE – As residents head to local swimming holes, lakes and rivers this summer, Panhandle Health District is encouraging healthy swimming behaviors to prevent recreational water illnesses. Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) are caused by germs spread through swimming in contaminated waters. When swimmers swallow or have contact with contaminated water, they are at risk of contracting a variety of infections from germs including Cryptosporidium, Giardia, E.coli, Campylobacter and Vibrio. These germs can cause severe gastrointestinal, skin, ear, respiratory, eye, neurologic, and wound infections. “These germs can contaminate water as they wash off swimmers’ bodies,” staff epidemiologist Dave Hylsky said. “If someone you’re swimming with was recently sick with vomiting, diarrhea, or a skin infection, swallowing any amount of that water could make you very ill.” Cryptosporidiosis (commonly known as ‘Crypto’) cases within Panhandle Health District have been steadily increasing since 2012. In 2016, 42 North Idaho residents reported illnesses likely related to recreational water. The best way to prevent RWIs is to keep germs out of the water by following these steps: • Don’t swim when you have (or recently had) diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. • Avoid swallowing water directly from pools, rivers, lakes or other bodies of water. • Before getting in the water, wash your body in the shower, clean any open wounds or cuts and make sure they are completely covered with a bandage. • Make sure children who are not yet potty-trained are wearing diapers made specifically for swimming. • Take children on frequent bathroom breaks. • After getting out of the water, thoroughly wash your hands with clean water or use hand sanitizer before eating or snacking. • Towel off as soon as possible after getting out of the water. • If you own a pool, check the chlorine levels before getting into the water. Panhandle Health District routinely visits public pools and water parks to ensure local facilities meet water quality and safety standards. If you become ill after swimming, visit your primary healthcare provider. For more information about recreational water illnesses, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Healthy Swimming website.

obituari es Paul D. Weidemier Newport

Paul D. Weidemier of Newport passed away May 10, 2017, surrounded by family at the age of 81. He was born Oct. 5, 1935, in Kansas City, Kan. Paul was raised in Healdsburg, Calif., and moved to Newport in 1986. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Jack, and by his oldest son, Mike. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, brother Jack Wall and sons Mark, Terry Weidemier and Scott, and daughters Dawn, Stacie and Pamela. He was able to enjoy his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and when he was still able, loved giving advice and watching them participate in sports. No services are planned.

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 22 TRAFFIC HAZARD: W. 7th and Washington, report of vehicle blocking intersection.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of semi-truck blocking one lane of travel. CIVIL: Watertower Lane, report of known subject has logging truck parked on roadway and no one can get around it. DISTURBANCE: W. 6th Ave., report of argument. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: W. 2nd St., report of Toyota Tercel speeding in the alley about five minutes ago.

Tuesday, May 23 ARREST: Hwy. 211, Spain T. Welch, 41, arrested on DOC warrant. MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: Bench Rd., Newport, report of sometime over the winter someone damaged water system.

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THEFT: Allen Rd., report of two dogs missing.

ERRATIC DRIVER: LeClerc Rd. S., Usk, report of lime green sport bike speeding in the area. ARREST: Main St. Ione, Kevin L. Dunn, 54, Ione, was arrested on out of county warrants. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of maroon Ford SUV driving erratically. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. & 6th, Newport, report of white van blocking one lane of traffic.

Thursday, May 25 ACCIDENT: Overlook Drive, report of vehicle in the ditch. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Sandy Shores Rd., report that complainant heard a male voice in the distance calling for help. BURGLARY: Veit Rd., report of residence broken into, unknown when or if anyone is still inside. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Gray Rd., report of two trucks parked in area, subject in woods. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Village St., report that someone attempted to break into storage unit. SUSPICOUS PERSON: W. 5th St., report of parent in office refusing to leave. BURGLARY: Hwy. 31, report of residence broken into sometime within the last week. THEFT: Horseshoe Lake Rd., report items stolen from trailer sometime in last week. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of erratic driver, vehicle full of kids. TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. N., report of tree completely blocking roadway.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: S. Washington Ave, report of vehicles speeding in the area.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of hay in the roadway.

Phyllis J. Herman

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THEFT: E. 5th St., report of wallet missing items after being lost.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: W. Kelly Drive, report of a red dirt bike riding on the road.

ARREST: Bead Lake Rd., Clinton E. Trickel, 29, Newport, was arrested on a local warrant.

VEHICLE FIRE: Petersen Lane, Newport TRESPASSING: Shady Lane Drive, Cusick, report of subjects trespassing. INTOXICATION: W. Pine St. THEFT: W. Walnut St., report of a shoplifter. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Spring Valley and Mountain, report of two horses in the road.

Wednesday, May 24

BOATING OFFENSE: Sacheen Lake

WEAPON OFFENSE: Middle Fork Rd., report of subjects shooting close to campers.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. 5th St., report of Great Dane running through the neighborhood looks sick has leash.

TRESPASSING: Conklin Meadows Rd., report of subjects trespassing on complainant’s property cutting down trees.

ERRATIC DRIVER: W. 4th St., report of two vehicles speeding around neighborhood.

THEFT: Eagle Point Lane, Newport, report of firewood taken from property.

ALCOHOL OFFENSE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of an alcohol offense.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. Pine St., report of two dogs inside a car.

BOATING OFFENSE: Sacheen Lake

ABANDONED VEHICLE: Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of tagging vehicle for removal.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Flowery Trail Rd., report of an illegal burn.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: LeClerc Rd. N.

Westside, report of driving under the influence.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20 and Reynolds Creek, report of a disabled vehicle.

TREE FIRE: Conklin Meadows Rd., report of tree on powerline, tree is on fire.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of a juvenile problem.

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ACCIDENT: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of a non-injury accident.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Washington Ave., report of suspicious male.

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Phyllis J. Herman, 78, of Oldtown passed away May 3, 2017. No services will be held at this time. ShermanKnapp Funeral Home & Crematory in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

GRASS FIRE: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of power line hanging over the roadway and started a grass fire.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Deer Valley and W. 1st, Newport, report of three horses loose in the area.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. N., Ione, report of a tree across the roadway.

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ERRATIC DRIVER: W. 6th St., report of vehicle speeding through area. ARREST: Sullivan Lake and Hwy. 31, Rachael A. Brooks, 32, Seattle, was arrested for driving under the influence. STRUCTURE FIRE: Hwy. 2, report of fire in back of property, possible trailer on fire.

Friday, May 26 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: W. 7th St., report that complainant was assaulted by her fiance and her brother. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Alberta and E. Joyner, report of dogs at this location out and chasing people again. JUNK VEHICLE: Hill Top Rd., report vehicle for inspection. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: Hwy. 211 &

EXTRA PATROL: Lime Lake Rd., report of campsite blocking road. FOUND PROPERTY: Spokane County, complainant report of found wallet.

TIMBER FIRE: Ledbetter Lake Rd., report trees on fire. BOATING OFFENSE: Sacheen Lake DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: N. 5th Ave., report two males fighting. PROPERTY DAMAGE: Pine Hill Rd., report of customer from yard sale that ran over water pipe. WEAPON OFFENSE: Middle Fork Rd., out with campsite where people are possibly shooting. SEX OFFENSE: Quail Loop, Newport

CIVIL: Sacheen Terrace Drive, report of kids riding dirt bikes too fast on road.

WEAPONS OFFENSE: Camden Rd., report of complainant that can hear shooting and bullets going.

ASAULT: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that son was punched in face. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of truck swerving all over highway. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Sullivan Lake and Sand Creek, report of attempt to locate female with broke down trailer.

Saturday, May 27 ACCIDENT: Sprague and Industry Rd., report of vehicle accident. TRAFFIC HAZARED: Hwy. 2, report of two horses on highway. ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Rhiannon C. Lynn, 40, arrested on a tribal warrant. WELFARE CHECK: Allen Rd., report of welfare check on children at residence with supposed drug use.

MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: N. Fea Ave., Newport, report of female that broke complainant’s car window. POSSIBLE DUI: Power Lake, report of subject drinking then drove off with three small children. ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. S., report of injured deer in the roadway. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Harworth and Grouse Rd., report of vehicles parked at intersection then gunshot heard. FIREWORKS: Otter Lane, report of large fireworks being set off. SUSPICOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Walnut St., report of male in van acting suspicious. West Bonner County

Monday, May 22

ABANDONED VEHICLE: S. Commercial St. ERATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of eight vehicles racing on the highway, high speeds. TREE FIRE: Boundary Rd. and Flume, report of tree on powerline with flames. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: LeClerc Rd. N., report of green side by side pulling trailer with children in it. ANIMAL BITE: Hwy. 2, report of complainant bit by dog.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 57, Priest River BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, Priest River

Tuesday, May 23 VEHICLE THEFT: Oak Ave., Ponderay ARREST: Craig Allan Steffen, Usk, was arrested for driving under the influence and possession of an open container in Oldtown. SHOPLIFTING: E. 5th St. N., Oldtown

ACCIDENT: Moine Rd., report of female and child involved in four-wheeler accident. MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: Black Rd., Usk, report of two young kids breaking windows out of the locomotives. ACCIDENT: Scheller Lane, report of male that hit tree on dirt bike.

ARREST: Charles Lee Blodgett, 52, Newport, was arrested for burglary in Oldtown.

Wednesday, May 24 BUSINESS/RESIDENTIAL ALARM: Hwy. 2, Priest River SHOPLIFTING: Hwy. 2, Priest River

BOATING OFFENSE: Schaefers Beach Drive, report of boats causing wake on Sacheen Lake. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Big Meadow Lake, report of car speeding up and down road with girls on top of car. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 7th St., report of unknown male calling saying he’s going to bring complainant a package. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Lakeside Drive and Hwy. 2, report of truck pulling boat with no lights on. ERRATIC DRIVER: Washington and W. Walnut St., report of vehicle driving wrong way down one way street.

TRESPASSING: Poloma Lane, Priest River WEAPON OFFENSE: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

Thursday, May 25 TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Main St. and N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint, a 21-year-old male from Priest River was cited and released for DWP and no insurance, second offense.

Friday, May 26 No information available.

Saturday, May 27

Sunday, May 28

No information available

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EVERBAL: W. 6th Ave. TRAFIC HAZARD: Camden Rd., repot of tree partially blocking lane.

Sunday, May 28 No information available.

pu blic m e eti ngs Thursday, June 1 Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint

Saturday, June 3 Pondoray Shores Water and Sewer District: 9 a.m. - PUD Building, 130 N. Washington, Newport

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Building, Sandpoint Blanchard Tea Party: 6:30 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

Tuesday, June 6 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building

Monday, June 5

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

Lenora Water and Sewer District: 10 a.m. - Skookum Rendezvous Lodge

Bonner County Fair Board: 6 p.m. - Fairgrounds Office in Sandpoint

Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices

Priest River City Council: 6 p.m. Priest River City Hall

Bonner County Soil and Water Conservation District: 1:30 p.m. - USDA Office, 1224 Washington Ave., Ste. 101

Newport City Council: 6 p.m. Newport City Hall Property Rights Council: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration

West Pend Oreille Fire District: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Hall on Highway 57

Pend Oreille County Fair Board: 7 p.m. - Fairgrounds at Cusick Pend Oreille Fire District No. 5: 7 p.m. - Fire Station 51, 406722 Highway 20, Cusick

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

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Continued from 6B Permit. The proposed project, Mill Pond Dam Removal Project (Sullivan Creek Project-FERC Project Number 2225-015), is located off of Sullivan Creek Road near Metaline Falls, Washington at Mill Pond Dam in Pend Oreille County (48.856852 North / -117. .299969 West). The application is for upland staging areas associated with supporting the Mill Pond Dam Removal project and involves 2.6 acres of soil disturbance for supporting Dam Removal/Restoration construction activities. The receiving waterbody is Sullivan Creek. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding the Mill Pond Dam Removal Construction Stormwater Permit application, or interested in Ecology’s action on the Mill Pond Dam Removal Construction Stormwater Permit application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of Mill Pond Dam Removal Construction Stormwater Permit application notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from the Mill Pond Dam Removal Project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology, Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater, P.O. Box, 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696. Published in The Newport Miner May 24 and 31, 2017.(17-2) __________________________ 2017149 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Cusick School District No. 59 Pend Oreille County, Washington The Board of Directors (the Board) of Cusick School District No. 59 (the District) hereby provides this notice that they will meet for a Special Board Meeting on: Date: June 5, 2017 Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: Cusick School District Library The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the 4-Day Waiver Request. CUSICK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 59 PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON By: /s/Don Hawpe Don Hawpe: Secretary, Board of Directors Published in The Newport Miner May 24 and 31, 2017.(17-2) __________________________ 2017150 PUBLIC NOTICE

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

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WA R E H O U S E M A N S L I E N NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to RCW 19.150.090 and 19.150.100 Notice is given that Diamond Lake Mini Storage will be selling by live auction the contents of unit A37 and C14 belonging to Cynthia Christl 3757 N Deer Lake RD Loon Lake, WA 99148, amount owing $699.00, unit A47 belonging to Wendy Pearsall 2280 Crest Dr. Ventura, CA 95540, amount owing $178.00. All of these Units containing household items. Auction to be held at: Diamond Lake Mini Storage 325502 N Highway 2, Newport, WA 99156 on June 3, 2017 at 1:00pm. (509) 447-4088 Published in The Newport Miner May 24 and 31, 2017.(17-2) __________________________ 2017151 PUBLIC NOTICE JOB OPENING PORT OF PEND OREILLE P E N D O R E I L L E VA L L E Y RAILROAD The Port of Pend Oreille is accepting applications for temporary employment for general laborers. Successful applicants will be assisting with railroad surfacing projects and general track maintenance. The Port requires applicants to pass a pre-employment physical, which includes compliance with federal drug and alcohol testing requirements. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be at least 18 years of age. Application forms are available at the Port office, 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180. Applications will be accepted through 1:00 p.m. on June 5th; late applications will not be considered. /s/ Kelly J. Driver, Manager Published in The Newport Miner May 24 and 31, 2017 _________________________ 2017166 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS N o . : WA - 1 6 - 7 5 6 8 7 4 - S W A P N No.: 433512-52-0011 Title Order No.: 160400858-WA-MSW Deed of Trust Grantor(s): ANTHONY D VALDEZ Deed of Trust Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MOUNTAIN WEST BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 20090301711 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 6/30/2017 , at 1:00 PM At the Main Stairs to the Old City Courthouse, located at 625 W. Fourth Street, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 1 IN BLOCK 2 OF PIONEER ACRES FIRST ADDITION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WA. More commonly known as: 19241 LECLERC ROAD N, CUSICK, WA 99119 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/22/2009, recorded 5/29/2009, under Instrument No. 20090301711 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington , from ANTHONY D. VALDEZ, AN UNMARRIED PERSON , as grantor(s), to LAND TITLE , as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MOUNTAIN WEST BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS , as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION , the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 20130316764 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/ are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $6,780.40 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $96,612.49 , together with interest as provided

in the Note from 7/1/2016 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The abovedescribed real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 6/30/2017 . The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 6/19/2017 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 6/19/2017 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 6/19/2017 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 1/19/2017 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm . The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/ HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud. gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm ?webListAction=search&searchstat e=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide

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civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http:// nwjustice.org/what-clear . Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Dated: 2/22/2017 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Lauren Esquivel, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 800-280-2832 or Logi n to: http://wa.qualityloan. com Trustee Sale Number: WA16-756874-SW IDSPub #0123304 5/31/2017 6/21/2017 Published in The Newport Miner May 31 and June 21, 2017.(18, 21) ___________________________ 2017153 PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received through Monday, June 26, 2017, 11:00 a.m., bids will be opened by the Selkirk School Board of Directors for Milk products at the June Regular Board of Directors Meeting on June 26, 2017. Approximately 21,000 halfpints 1% Grade A homogenized milk, approximately 20,000 halfpints nonfat chocolate milk, and approximately 5,000 half-pints lowfat strawberry milk. All milk must meet U.S.D.A. standards. For bid information and bid forms please contact the Selkirk School District at (509) 446-2951, or P.O. Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Published in The Newport Miner May 31 and June 7, 2017.(18-2) ___________________________ 2017154 PUBLIC NOTICE C ombined N otice of A pplication and A ction Pend Oreille County did on April 18, 2017 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Dale E. Watson and did on May 19, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a ramp & dock on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SA-17-012), Location: 33 Ridge Road; Parcel# 433511550014 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on May 16, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than June 15, 2017. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Dated: May 24, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner May 31, 2017 and June 7, 2017.(18-2) __________________________ 2017155 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on Continued on 8B

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Q&A with Pend Oreille Master Gardeners Editor’s note: This is the first in a series in which Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners answer questions about gardening in the short Pend Oreille County season. There is contact information at the end of the column.

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Sierra Mason practices wrestling with her sister, Megen, last Thursday at Newport High School. From Page 1b

more importantly it (wrestling) has taught me to be confident and believe in myself.” The first time Mason wrestled another girl competitively was this year at the Columbia Cup March 20. She has been in the sport so long that she says when she steps onto the mat, all she sees is another competitor. “I had one guy refuse to wrestle me at Bonners Ferry because I’m a girl, and I guess he didn’t want to hurt me,” Mason says, smiling a little. “That’s too bad, really. Yeah,

guys are harder to wrestle because they generally have more muscle mass and strength, but I think most wrestlers will tell you that when they compete, they don’t care if the person they are wrestling is a boy or a girl. That has nothing to do with how you present yourself and what kind of attitude you bring to competition.” Mason credits prayer before a match for keeping a level head. She also expresses admiration for Megan, who took 12th at the state wrestling competition in Tacoma this year. While it’s not a medaling position, it’s the highest that any

female wrestler has obtained in the history of Newport High School. “Both (Megan) and Tessa are amazing and they inspire me to go after it more,” Mason says. She is also looking forward to starting high school and enjoys studying Spanish and science. She will participate in cross country this fall. To make a donation to Mason’s traveling expenses, there is an account at Washington Federal Bank in Newport. Mason can be reached at 509-671-1789. “I’m thankful to the whole community for their support; that’s awesome,” Mason says.

Question: Can I grow watermelons in Pend Oreille County? Answer: Watermelons originated in tropical Africa. Lots of heat and light are required to produce good quality melons. If you are willing to experiment, here are some suggestions. Start with a variety designed for a short summer season with cool nights such as Blacktail Mountain watermelon. Start the seeds indoors about three to four weeks before our last spring frost. Using a heat mat under your pots with a temperature of 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit will speed germination. Set the plants out in your garden after the last frost and apply a complete fertilizer and a shovelful of compost. Consider covering your soil with black plastic mulch and placing floating row cover over the plants to protect them from early cold snaps. Keep the soil evenly moist, reducing the amount of water as the season progresses. Remove the row cover before flowers appear. To be sure the fruit is ripe, check the tendril on the vine that is closest to the fruit. It should be brown and dry. This summer the Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners are trying out these procedures in our demonstration garden located behind the WSU Extension office on Garden Avenue in Newport. You are invited to check on our progress. Source: Michigan State University Extension, “How to Grow Melons”, Migarden.msu.edu Question: What is this orange growth on the bark of my apple trees and blueberry bushes? Lichens (say LIKE-enz) thrive in the Pacific Northwest, attaching themselves to a variety of solid surfaces and drawing nutrients from the air, rain or fog. They will not harm your trees or bushes. Lichen is actually two plant forms (fungi and algae) working together that simply use trees as supports, places to call home while they get on with their lives. There are more than a thousand different kinds of lichens that make their homes in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Alaska, so ridding your apple tree of them would be a difficult task. The older your tree grows, the greater the chance that lichens will develop on its surfaces. You may be able to discourage them by pruning to open the canopy of your tree to allow more sunlight and air inside (lichens prefer shade). It is often said of lichens that they are fungi who have discovered agriculture. Without lichens, much of the earth’s crust today would be lifeless and devoid of vegetation, because they take many forms and grow on a wide variety of surfaces, in areas where conditions are so severe that other plants cannot gain a foothold. Lichens do more than begin the process of soil production, though. They are considered an indicator of pollution and will die off when subjected to large amounts of airborne pollution. Lichens are so sensitive in this regard, scientists test them to measure pollution levels in an area. The plants are seldom seen in large cities with dense populations and high levels of air pollution, so if you find lichens on your property, you can truly breathe easier. Source: “Gardening.wsu.edu – Skagit County”

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Train cleaning underway Randy Pymm, Newport/Priest River Rotary Club member and Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce President, stands in one of the train cars that will carry passengers on the new excursion train rides, with a route from Newport to Dalkena and back. Volunteers spent Memorial Day weekend preparing the train cars for passengers. For more information, go to www.sporttrainrides.com.

Continued from 7B May 15, 2017, received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA and associated documents from Chistopher D. Makofski, and did on May 19, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a recreational dock and attached boat lift on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SV-17-004), Location: 81 Terrace Ave., Newport, WA 99156; Parcel #: 443002529016. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on May 15, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be

examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than June 15, 2017. Required Permits: Shoreline Variance (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: May 24, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner May 31, and June 7, 2017.(18-2) ___________________________ 2017156 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF IONE PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ione Fire Department is holding their Annual Board of Trustee meeting. This meeting is required by law (RCE 41.24) and will be held

E-mail your gardening, plant and insect ID and other questions to your Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners at pomastergardeners@outlook.com or call the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 509-447-2401. Plant clinic hours are every Thursday 4:30-8 p.m., at the Extension Office at 227 S. Garden Ave., Newport, where Master Gardeners are available to discuss gardening and landscaping issues with homeowners.

in Ione Town Council Chambers, 112 Central Avenue, Ione, Washington 99139 at 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 5. 2017. The purpose of the hearing is to fulfill the state requirement for volunteer fire departments. Agenda items: firefighter qualifications, standard operating procedures, equipment maintenance, budget and public comment period. /s/ Sandy Hutchinson, Clerk-Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner May 31, 2017.(18) __________________________ 2017157 PUBLIC NOTICE NOI –POC WEED BOARD SEEKS NPDES COVERAGE A C R E A G E E R R ATA Pend Oreille County Weed Board, 509-447-2402, seeking to update coverage and add areas along the Pend Oreille River under the NPDES Waste Discharge General Permit for aquatic plant and algae management in the 5/17 & 5/24/2017 issues of the Newport Miner, made an error in the number of acres for

which we are seeking coverage. The correct number of acres is 700.484025 acres. Copies of the application are available by calling the Water Quality Program, Aquatic Pesticide Permit Coordinator at 360-407-6283. Any person desiring to present their views to the Department of Ecology regarding this application must do so in writing within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice (6/7/2017). Comments must be submitted to the Department of Ecology. Any person interested in the Department’s action on the application may notify the Department of their interest within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Submit comments to: Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47696 Olympia, WA 98504-7600 Attn: Water Quality Program, Aquatic Pesticide Permit Manager Email: jonathan.jennings@ecy. wa.gov Telephone: 360-407-6283 Published in The Newport Miner May 31 and June 7, 2017.(18-2) ___________________________