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Pregnant inmate raises questions about jail care BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Correctional facilities are required by law to provide health services to people who are incarcerated, but what happens when a jail inmate is pregnant? “The last thing we want to see is a pregnant female in jail,” says Pend Oreille County Jail Captain Geoff Rusho. “Usually, they wind up in here because it’s a court commitment; for example, they violated their probation by taking drugs, not showing up to court, or they turn themselves in. A severe crime like homicide could also land them here.” A judge can order a temporary release for an inmate to be admitted to the nearest hospital if she goes into labor, but Rusho says nothing like that has happened in Pend Oreille County according to his memory. In a letter written to the The Miner Newspapers postmarked May 22, Pend Oreille County jail inmate Bobbi Jo Hindberg-Tweten praised the jail staff, but criticized the county’s lack of prenatal care for pregnant inmates. Hindberg-Tweten wrote that she is currently serving a 60-day sentence after turning herself in for a misdemeanor and is more than four months pregnant. “I’m writing in regards to the prenatal care I’m not receiving while I’m here,” she writes. “It’s frustrating that I feel malnourished.” Hindberg-Tweten states in the letter that for SEE JAIL, 2A

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Congratulations seniors Newport High School held their graduation Saturday, June 2, in the gymnasium. Here, Joel McDermeit gives his mother Dana the rose all seniors gave to their parents. Eighty-seven seniors graduated. Stephanie Huang and Kari Goodrich were valedictorian and salutatorian, and gave as combined speech. Principal Troy Whittle and teacher Todd Matthews also spoke. Also this past weekend, the Pend Oreille River School and House of the Lord Christian Academy held graduations. This coming weekend, Priest River Lamanna, Selkirk and Cusick high schools graduate.

Council prepares to sell old gas station property BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport City Council paved the way for selling

the property that was the old Chevron gas station at 230 N. Washington Ave., in downtown Newport by declaring the property surplus and authorizing city administrator Ray

King to sell the property for at least the appraised value. The property was appraised at $72,000 by an SEE COUNCIL, 2A

Hospital District breaks ground on assisted living facility NEWPORT – After a spring filled with site preparations for River Mountain Village Advanced Care (RMVAC), Newport

Hospital and Health Services (NHHS) will celebrate the official construction Tuesday, June 12, at 2 p.m., at the building

site, on the corner of First and Spokane in Newport. The public is invited to attend. Voters in the district approved

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A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Tuesday, June 12, for River Mountain Village Advanced Care. Here is a rendering of what the finished building will look like.

a construction bond in April 2016. Excavation and site preparation began in earlier this spring with Kilgore Construction, Inc. The Spokane-based contractor was awarded the approximately $8.3 million bid in December 2017 after new designs were released. The new designs followed after initial bids in 2017 came back higher than the project’s anticipated budget, necessitating development of a more viable advanced-care residential facility. The NHHS design team reviewed alternatives and received feedback from current and past residents, their family members, and caregivers from existing residential care facilities. They also sought input on the functional plan with Washington State Department of Health and Department of Social and Health Services staff. The expected date of comple-

tion is summer 2019. Initially, the approximately 54,000-square-foot facility will accommodate 54 residents, with an additional neighborhood of 18 beds roughed in for later expansion. NHHS staff and board of commissioners anticipate the growing need for residential care and wanted the ability to expand. The same services will be offered “in-home” for residents needing advanced levels of care. The addition of memory care will be added to the list of services, as the design of this facility allows for a memory care neighborhood. Residents requiring skilled nursing services will be able to receive those in the hospital and then return to their room at the new facility. As early as 2014, NHHS started the conversation about constructing a new building SEE LONG TERM, 2A

B R I E F LY Free boat course in Sandpoint SANDPOINT- The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a Boat Idaho Course on Saturday, June 9 for anyone wanting to learn basic boating laws and safety. The class will begin at 9 a.m. at the Marine Division boathouse located at 4001 North Boyer Road, in Sandpoint. The class is expected to last about six hours. It is free to the public and is open to residents of any state. This course teaches boating safety and requirements,

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including necessary equipment. Basic boating laws and the rules of the road with regard to navigation and boater courtesy will be instructed. For more information, or want to sign up for the course, call 208-263-8417 Extension 3125. Walk-ins are welcome.

High school graduations this weekend IONE- Selkirk, Priest River Lamanna, and Cusick High Schools are having graduation ceremonies Satur7B-8B

day, June 9. Selkirk’s ceremony will be held in the Sam Nicholas Gymnasium at 1 p.m. The valedictorian is Colton Carden and salutatorian is Ellen Huttle. Priest River’s ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. in the gymnasium. The valedictorian is Spencer Sedgwick and the salutatorian is Saul Randolph Stuart. Cusick’s ceremony will also be held in the gymnasium at 10 a.m. The valedictorian is Sierra Chantry and salutatorian is Tanner Shanholtzer.

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JAIL: Food restrictions prevent inmates from making alcohol FROM PAGE 1A

breakfasts and lunches every day she receives a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a packet of powdered milk that only comes at breakfast. She adds that she, “receive(s) a small snack at dinner, a small dinner roll and a packet of peanut butter.” Rusho says powdered milk is required, as well as no fresh fruit or vegetables, and only bread made with special yeast that doesn’t allow fermentation so inmates

cannot use the food to brew alcohol. “That’s common in many correctional facilities,” Rusho says of the food rules. “However, if our medical staff says an inmate needs a special diet, such as fresh milk and produce, we will provide that for them.” Rusho says he cannot comment on HindbergTweten’s medical case specifically due to patient privacy laws. When female inmates are admitted to the jail, they are asked if they

are pregnant. If they think they might be, a pregnancy test is administered. If the woman is pregnant, physical restraints are minimized, such as no leg shackles or belly chains. The jail’s medical staff is contracted through Newport Hospital, and a Physician Assistant, Certified (PAC) and Registered Nurse do medical examinations for those in need once a week. Pregnant inmates are seen weekly for medical appointments whether

they need one or not. Hindberg-Tweten claims in her letter that she while she has had medical appointments, she has not received an OB GYN appointment. The jail averages one to two pregnant inmates a year. As of Monday, June 4, there were 26 inmates at Pend Oreille County Jail, five of which were female. The facility has the capacity to house 38 inmates. According to county records, so far in 2018

$13,537 has been spent on medical care for inmates, $2,534 has been spent on inmates’ dental and $11,213 has been spent on prescriptions. For the entire year of 2017 $38,398 was spent on medical care, $3,595 was spent on dental care and $30,126 was spent on subscriptions. Pend Oreille County Data Processing Coordinator Jill Shacklett says the amounts fluctuate depending on how many inmates the jail has in a year.

LONG TERM: Numbers of nursing home beds on the decline FROM PAGE 1A

to replace the current nursing home, known as Newport Long Term Care, attached to the hospital. The nursing home opened in 1967, and no longer meets community needs. Technically, there is nothing wrong with the current facility, district staff said; however, existing building would not meet new building codes for nursing home or assisted living facilities. NHHS looked at an entirely new model of care for those residents with greater daily needs than those in more independent assisted living, River Mountain Village. The reasons for building an advanced care assisted living facility as opposed to a new nursing home are two-fold. Over the last 15 years, there has been a shift in demand from nursing home to assisted living care and

nursing home services cost more than assisted living care. Assisted living facilities now offer similar care to nursing homes of 30 years ago, at a lower cost. It is one of the reasons why the number of nursing home beds in the state has decreased over the past 15 years: 70 closures, reducing total beds from 29,000 to less than 21,000 from 1998 to 2012. The cost difference between these two models solidified the decision for the hospital district. The monthly service fee range for Assisted Living is between $2,100 and $4,000. Monthly service fee range for Nursing Home is between $5,500 and $8,500. It’s a more affordable service line in a more dignified environment, according to staff. For more information and updates regarding the progress, visit www.NewportHospitalAndHealth.org.

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This is an aerial view of the construction site on the corner of First and Spokane in Newport.

COUNCIL: Police chief wounded in scuffle during arrest FROM PAGE 1A

independent appraiser. The action came following a public hearing at Monday night’s regular council meeting. The council received the appraisal last December, when the city had several properties appraised. The Washington Avenue property is the only one that has been declared surplus. A little less than an acre of land located by the Golden China restaurant on the city’s southwest end by the high school was appraised at $225,000 and 22.64 acres of wetlands, also on the city’s south end was appraised at $43,000. Audience member Nick Knaack asked if the Washington Avenue appraisal was still valid, as real estate prices have been increasing. King said he was confident that the appraisal was well within current market value. The council voted unanimously to declare the property surplus. Mayor Shirley Sands had an excused absence.

The city acquired the property in order to clean it up and either lease it or sell it. The cleanup involved tearing down the gas station and removing underground storage tanks. The land has water and sewer access. Declaring the property near Golden China restaurant was tabled from Monday’s meeting while the city carves the new city sign area out of the property. It was originally included in the .9-acre property that was appraised at $225,000. It is thought that taking the sign area out won’t effect the appraisal much, but needed to be done. The city is also interested in a couple of potential land swaps. One closes June 15. The 22.64 acres of wetlands was traded for 20 acres of land located on the south bench area south of Newport. It isn’t near the site of the proposed silicon smelter. Another land swap being considered is 10 acres owned by the city also located on the south bench being traded for

10 acres closer to the city’s newest wells. Both properties are on the south bench area. There will be a public hearing at the June 18 council meeting on both the property located near the restaurant and the 10acre land swap. Newport Police Chief Mark Ducksbury was sporting a wounded hand that had been scraped in an on the job scuffle with a person he was arresting. “It’s just a road rash,” he joked. Ducksbury said Newport is recruiting for a fourth officer. He said the number of police calls in Newport has increased now that Newport has a police force again. There were 265 calls in May. “That was the first month we had all three officers,” Ducksbury said. Ducksbury told the council that the department’s latest hire – Ryan Nuvill – was approved by the city’s civil service commission. Nuvill was initially hired based on the council declaring a public safety emergency,

which allowed them to hire an officer without going through the civil service commission. The position was brought before the commission at its May meeting and Nuvill was approved. Councilmember Mark Zorica reported on his visit to the Farmer’s Market recently. Zorica said some of the vendors were happy with the new location at the Pend Oreille Playhouse parking lot. The Farmers Market is in the process of reorganizing following the resignation of longtime president Nephi White. White resigned after the city proposed raising the rate the Farmers Market was charged at its former location by the Gazebo. Zorica said he and councilmember Keith Campbell were invited to the reorganization meeting. He said the lines of communication between the Farmers Market and the city are open. In other council business: • King reported that the city received bids for the sale an old frontend

loader. The city paid $11,500 for the loader about 18 years ago. King said the first bid the city received was for $2,200 but the last bid was for $31,500. King was optimistic that the last bid would go through. • Councilmember Ken Smith reported on opening day of the Scenic Pend Oreille River Train rides, which got underway over the weekend. Smith said the Saturday ride numbers were good, but the Sunday rides sold about 50 tickets for each of the three rides. • Carl Kostoff of the Seventh-day Adventist Church asked for suggestions of community service events the church could be involved with. • The city has received one application for the city administrator position, with another person expressing interest. Long-time city administrator Ray King is retiring after more than 40 years with the city. The city has been advertising for about a week and will continue until the job is filled. King retires June 30.

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PRIEST RIVER – Open track practice will be held at the Priest River Lamanna High School (PRLHS). Children in grades three through 12 can try out one running and two field events each day. Students’ parents will have to fill out a waiver form. Dates are June 11, 14, 18, and 21 at 5 p.m. Practice is about an hour. There will be open

Calispel Valley Library to host ‘Fake News’ workshop CUSICK – The Calispel Valley Library will be hosting John Lund as he presents his critical thinking workshop, “Fake News: Fact or Fiction?” He will teach basic logic, identify often used fallacies, construct arguments using inductive and deductive reasoning, identify and judge the accuracy of news and research sources, and examine our own biases and thought process in order to improve reasoning. Lund earned his BA from University of Southern California studying philosophy, interactive media and video game design. He earned his MA in philosophy from San Francisco State University in 2015 and has taught courses in critical thinking, and social and political philosophy. His current work revolves around giving individuals the tools they need to create change in their local communities and in the world. This free workshop will be held in the Cusick Community Center on Thursday, June 28 at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For more information on programs or services, call 800-366-3654, extension 2 or email pamt@pocld.org.

Library meeting at Diamond Lake Fire Station NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Library District is meeting Tuesday, June 12 at 6 p.m. They are interested in the public’s input in setting priorities for the district over the next several years. Discussion topics will include current library trends and what services, spaces, resources, and programs residents would like to see in their larger communities. For more information, contact Library Director Mandy Walters at 800-366-3654 ex. 55 or director@pocld.org.

Pay your overdue books with food NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Library District is still collecting food in exchange for over due fines until June 16. For each non-expired, non-perishable food item brought into the library, $1 of fines will be removed from the cardholder’s account. This does not apply to fees from lost or damaged books. Those fines must be paid separately. All items collected will be donated to food banks in Newport, Cusick, and Ione. For more information, contact Library Director Mandy Walters at director@pocld.org or 800-366-3654 x 55.

CORRECTION It was mistakenly printed in the 5-23-18 article, “Castro says goodbye to Pend Oreille County Public Works” that director Sam Castro’s last day on the job was July 15. He officially retired June 5. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused.

track meets at Spokane Falls Community College every Tuesday night in June that athletes can attend on their own and the Local Junior Olympic Qualifier is on June 23 at Southridge High School in Kennewick. More information will be available at practices. Email Jared Hughes at JaredHughes@sd83.org for more information.

We’re very proud of our area graduating seniors.

Congratulations!

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Political season underway North Pend Oreille Valley Chamber President Jacob Warren, center, introduces Pend Oreille County Sheriff candidates Glenn Blakeslee, left, and Jon Carman. The two candidates for Sheriff held a debate at Selkirk High School Thursday evening, May 31. They answered pre-submitted questions and also other questions from the audience. Both candidates talked about their vision for the sheriff’s office and changes they would like to implement if elected.

Skoog attending D.C. leadership program WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pend Oreille County Commissioner Karen Skoog is in Washington D.C. until Thursday, June 7 attending a county leadership program. She is one of 23 leaders in county government from across the country selected to participate in the 15th Annual County Leadership Institute (CLI), a rigorous program developed by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and Cambridge Leadership Associates. The institute, held June 3-7, in Washington, D.C., equips county officials with practical leadership strategies. The NACo will reimburse Pend Oreille County for the cost of the program. “I am very thankful that

Washington Association of Counties has provided me with this scholarship opportunity,” Skoog says. “This is a unique occasion to learn from experts and work with other county leaders as we strengthen our skills to tackle some of our greatest challenges.” The program helps county leaders develop their approach toward solving complex challenges. Best practices in effective communication, collaboration and decision-making are among the topics covered. “County officials often address similar issues and can learn a great deal from one another,” Matthew Chase, NACo’s executive director, said. “The County Leadership Institute fosters peer-to-

peer learning and encourages common-sense solutions to challenges that counties and residents face every day.” The Institute, known for enhancing the capacity of county officials to identify and implement innovative solutions to complex challenges, has graduated nearly 300 leaders from 172 counties across 45 states since it was started. This year’s program focuses on the demands of personal leadership in the modern era of government, one characterized as a “permanent crisis” by Chamberige Leadership Associates co-founder Marty Linsky.

Reeder Bay Campground closed for the season NORDMAN- The Reeder Bay Campground, located on the Priest Lake Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, will be closed for the 2018 camping season while the campground is upgraded to flush toilets. “We ask the public to please be patient during construction,” District Ranger Felipe Cano said. “We are really looking forward to offering the public modernized facilities.” Part of the funding to convert the vault toilets to flush toilets was made possible through an Idaho Parks and Recreation Recreational Vehicle Grant. The campground is located within the Granite Reeder Sewer District. This upgrade has been planned for several years. Construction began last fall after the campground closed for the season, however because of the extent of the project and short season for construction projects of this nature, the contractor will need to complete the project this summer. For additional information, contact the Priest Lake Ranger District at 208-443-2512.

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LETTE RS POLICY We welcome letters to the editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Letters should be typed and submitted to The Miner office no later than 5 p.m. Friday for publication the following Wednesday. No letter will be published unless it is signed by at least one individual, even if the letter represents the view of a group. The letter must include a telephone number and address for authentication. The Miner reserves the right to edit letters. Political letters will not be published the last issue before an election. Letters will be printed as space allows.

Remembering the late, great Mike Denuty

t’s been five years since the passing of the great Mike Denuty. Those who have been around here longer than about 10 years might remember Denuty, the quintessential newspaperman. He wrote clearly, concisely; was meticulous in his note taking and newspaper scouring. He was an institution in the Pend Oreille River Valley. He worked at The Miner Newspaper for decades, following a stint at the Priest River Times. Denuty was short and round, messy in both his attire and his desk, and especially his car. But his mind was like a steel trap. He remembered everything, had a passion for trains, newspapers and history. And he gave the best advice. Having Mike around was like having a lovable, shuffling encyclopedia. Plagued by health problems, his life wasn’t nearly as long as it should have been. He died in his late 60s, a couple years after retiring from The Miner. But he was an old soul. We still reference Mike on a regular basis, especially the historical stories he wrote and photos he carefully borrowed from the museum, scanned and documented for running in the newspaper. There’s a photo of Mike hanging in our office, sitting on a railroad handcar. Looking at it now, I can hear his voice, and remember his hands. He loved to cut out handmade snowflakes. We would hang them around the newsroom during the winter months, and they would stay on the walls well into the summer. I’m pretty sure there’s one filed away in my “happy note” folder. As we welcome our newest reporter, Caneel Johnson, to our newsroom and celebrate the promotion of Sophia Aldous to Gem State Editor, it’s a good time to reflect on all those who have graced those army surplus desks in the basement over the years. We’ve had some really great reporters, editors and photographers here at The Miner. But Mike Denuty stands out. Remembering Mike is a reminder for us to do our due diligence, to remember the importance of the mundane, the responsibility we have to our readers to document current events that will eventually become our history. God Speed Mike. We’re still thinking of you. -MCN

The newest member of The Miner family

Hello, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to all of you. I am very excited to be a member of Pend Oreille and Bonner counties. I have always considered myself to have dual citizenship, not by country but by coasts. I was born in Colville, but spent a great portion of my life living in Massachusetts. I attended grammar school in Massachusetts, but returned to Colville to graduate high school. Although my heart C A N E E L’ S will always belong to these mounC O R N E R tains, I consider myself a New Englander. It is funny; I left Colville CANEEL for Massachusetts after graduating high school for better job opporJOHSNON tunities and to attend college only to return to Washington 10 years later to obtain a bachelors degree in Writing and Literature from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. It always amazes me when I think about the path my life has taken. My 13-year-old dyslexic self would never have believed that I would be writing for a living. At 13 I had just read my first book. It took a year, but when I was done I was hooked. Reading became my salvation. It helped me through the most difficult times in my life. So, when I decided to go back to school I could not think of a better subject to pursue than writing. Now at 37, I get to use those skills every day to inform and help the community. I am not new to The Miner. I had been looking for an internship to round out my degree when my friend Sophia told me how slammed she was at work with the extra addition of Lake Life to write for. I jumped at the opportunity to gain experience, extra credits for school, and to help out the staff at The Miner. I loved it so much that I volunteered to do it again this summer, and even wrote a story about the Liberty State meeting in the spring. I was overjoyed when Don asked me to permanently join The Miner family. I am so looking forward to getting to know the community and being a part of such a fantastic company.

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YO U R O P I N I O N McMorris Rodgers favors party above all To the editor, Cathy McMorris Rodgers has avoided large groups of constituents since last summer’s Gonzaga Town Hall. Without advertising or public postings on her Facebook, “Conversations with Cathy” were scheduled this past week. These “intimate” events allow Cathy to claim she is meeting with constituents, albeit, the smallest number possible. Cathy’s office offered this response to criticism of her consistently declining invitations to town hall events by local Indivisible groups: “These are ultra-left groups using their Westside money to ask misleading questions, push a Seattle agenda on eastern Washington, and then have the audacity to call them public forums.” I want to assure my

neighbors that our local group has yet to see any Westside money, nor have we been approached by Seattleites with an agenda. Nor do we think it audacious to want answers to questions that affect our district. Our goal is a representative who represents the best interest of our district. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ happily accepts money from various Koch Brother supported PACs, including Paul Ryan’s PAC, from the NRA (substantially funded by gun manufacturers, not individuals), large corporations and the like. Her support of tax breaks for the ultrarich, disregard for increasing debt, the dismantling of the social safety net and environmental protections, and blindly supporting the current Administration’s no-plan, flipflopping, emotional responses to tariffs, trade deals, sanc-

tions, conflicts, threats illustrates the influence of those big bucks. Cathy’s silence on the disturbing current culture, including interference in the Mueller investigation, inappropriate attacks on our justice system and law enforcement reinforces that she has her own and her party’s best interest in mind, not ours. Lisa Brown has our enthusiastic endorsement. -Katherine Schutte Newport

McMorris Rodgers supports terrible Trump agenda To the editor, What is happening to this country I love? Every day our present government is making life more difficult for many people, the latest is separating children from their families at the border: and among those, 20 percent (1,500) are missing –

some babies and toddlers. General Kelly reports that they are either in foster care or “wherever.” I am outraged and saddened. Who is thinking up these terrible policies? What’s more, standing alongside of these government officials day after day is our smiling Representative of the 5th District, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, supporting most of Trump’s agenda. I am sure that CMR would not like to have her children separated from her, and most people don’t either. As a psychology Instructor at Spokane Falls Community College when teaching about human development, I taught about healthy development. Providing children with secure attachment is essential, and can affect an individual over a lifetime. The effect of separation may be longSEE LETTERS, 5A

New camp hosts at Diamond Lake busy BY MIKE AND JENNY FARASCHUK DIAMOND LAKE BOAT LAUNCH HOSTS

We are Mike and Jenny Faraschuk from Mead, Wash. Both of us have lived in or near Spokane most of our lives, although Mike is originally from Edmonton, Alberta. We finally retired three years ago and sold our fishing tackle business after 26 years. You still find our products in sporting goods stores under our original Create-a-Lure label. We have wanted to try our hand at being camp hosts for some time now. When we saw the opportunity to host at the Diamond Lake boat launch/public fishing area this summer, we thought it would be perfect for us. It’s close to our home in Mead so we could still take care of our duties there, while volunteering for the Friends of Diamond Lake and the WDFW, and enjoying a beautiful view of the

lake. So, we decided to make the boat launch our little campground home for May and June. We moved our 32-foot Southwind motorhome into the new RV site – even though it wasn’t quite finished and we had to run our generator for the first week – after all, we needed to start inspecting the boats that began launching on April 28, the opening day of the fishing season. Lots of anglers showed up for opening day even though the weather was rainy. Inspecting each boat for milfoil and/or mussels prior to launching is our main objective. We want all boaters to understand the dangers of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) so they have a clear picture of what happens if an invasion were to occur. WDFW provided excellent training for this position and provides good written material for us to hand out to every boater. We hope to instill the words Clean,

Drain, and Dry into the thought process of all boaters. Each day we clean up litter in the parking lot and on the beach, and Jenny sweeps out the restroom too. She will also hand you a plastic bag for your doggie doo if she sees that you forgot to bring one. Most everyone we’ve met is friendly and fun to talk to. Some neighbors have stopped by to introduce themselves and visit for a bit. That has made us feel very welcome. We are easy to spot in our bright orange vests. Mike loves to talk to people, and if he’s not inspecting boats he is on the dock or the beach or the parking lot helping someone with their boat, fishing pole or tackle. Some days are busy at the launch and others are very quiet. One sunny weekend in mid-May Jenny inspected more than 100 SEE DIAMOND LAKE, 6A

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Roseanne Barr’s popular revival television show Roseanne was cancelled last week by ABC after Barr made a racist joke and other offensive comments on Twitter. She apologized but the show was canceled within hours of her tweetstorm.

Do you think prohibiting players for kneeling for the National Anthem is a good thing?

Do you think the show should have been canceled for Barr’s remarks? No, hundreds of people were thrown out of work that had nothing to do with the remarks. Yes, it was inevitable that the show’s advertisers would have faced pressure. The show had to go, better sooner than later. No, it was a typical overreaction by Hollywood liberals to the remarks of a creative, conservative person. Yes, Barr’s remarks were deranged and openly racist. To not cancel the show is to endorse them.

Yes, it’s really a business decision. The protests were angering fans. Attendance and television ratings were down as a result.

30% 5%

No, compulsory patriotism isn’t patriotism at all.

38% 27% Total Votes: 63

No, owners should be more concerned about police brutality towards black people.

Yes, millionaire athletes should show respect for the country that allowed them to earn so much money.

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Musical at Circle Moon opens Friday SACHEEN LAKE – “Song of the Open Road,” a summer musical getaway, will be presented by Northwoods Performing Arts June 8-9, 12, and 15-16 at the Circle Moon Theatre. The musical features a cast of wise and quirky hobos who find themselves with an unexpected

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range trauma, and result in considerable suffering. Of course, parents suffer too. The MaryCliff Institute in Spokane leads in research and publishes information on attachment. The public needs to speak out everywhere against this cruelty. Compassion and empathy – “Do unto others” – is nothing new. -Nancy Street Cheney

Crypto mining may be future for county To the editor, Last week The Miner article on crypto (bitcoin) mining provided a spark of hope when the lumber mill, mine and paper mill all close. Mining bitcoins requires enormous electrical power, which we have in abundance. The mining is done with computer banks located in windowless air-conditioned structures. The computers don’t use any public services like schools and hospitals. Computers don’t need social services such as food stamps. A handful of workers can operate a large bitcoin mine, so no increases in road traffic associated with industrial plants would occur. Bitcoin mining could be the future for this community. It doesn’t require any growth in population to sustain itself. In fact when the current generation of old retired people die, no replacement persons are needed. Bitcoin mining is perfect for a no growth community like ours. Our cold and cloudy weather is good for bitcoin mining as the computers generate a lot of heat. The computers don’t breathe air, drink water, consume food or generate organic waste like humans. Computers don’t have a liberal or conservative ideology to follow and are not religious. They

challenge on their hands. “Open Road” features comical campfire wisdom and lively, beautiful songs. Tickets are $25 per person for the dinner show, or $12 for the show only. Senior and children tickets are $10. Dining service begins at 6:30 p.m. and the curtain opens at 7:30 p.m.

For tickets or reservations, call 208-448-1294 or go online at www. NorthwoodsPerformingArts.com. Tickets can also be purchased at Seeber’s Pharmacy in Newport. Circle Moon Theater is located on Highway 211, three and a half miles north of Highway 2.

don’t need a gun to feel safe. They have no sexual orientation. Computers don’t require friends or enemies to function. Bitcoin mining seems a perfect fit for our community. I expect to see a lot of signs supporting bitcoin mining popping up in local yards. I do wonder what the anti-smelter people think of bitcoin mining. Would they object if a mine was located next to their property? Can you get cancer from breathing bitcoin dust? I hope for a replacement to the local meth burglary industry we currently have in our community. A bitcoin computer isn’t going to break in to my home to steal and vandalize. That might be a spark of hope. -Pete Scobby Newport

a middle-aged white man carrying a legally-owned military rifle wandering the perimeter of the concert venue, don’t criticize him or be afraid. He’s not the problem. As long as you’ve been good and righteous kids you probably won’t get shot. -Nancy Willoughby Newport

Possibility of rebellion more important than kids’ safety To the editor, Hey kids, I would just like to point out the adults are winning. We’ve gone this long (since Sandyhook!) without enacting any national measures to keep you from being shot with a military rifle at church. All your fear and prayer and talk and protests and other nonsense hasn’t changed a thing. Score another one for the adults. Sorry you’ve been so ineffective against the NRA machine. Now you can just back off and buckle down, and continue your duck-and-cover training. We adult civilians like having military rifles in our closets because, although we will never really be able to stand up to our own world-class military power, we like the thrill of the possibility of rebellion. We enjoy this feeling more than we like the feeling of removing the threat of their misuse on your young bodies. So, the next time you see

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Open house for public transportation June 26 in Newport COLVILLE – The Tri County Economic Development District (TEDD) is requesting public input on public and other transportation services in Pend Oreille, Ferry and Stevens counties. Open house meetings will be held around Northeast Washington in June. The public is invited to stop by any open house location to learn about current and planned transportation services and to speak with regional planners about

transportation needs and potential solutions. Local meetings will be held in Newport, June 26 and Cusick, June 28. Following is the meeting schedule: • June 13, 1-4 p.m., Wellpinit Spokane Tribal Administration Building 6195 Ford-Wellpinit Road • June 15, 1-4 p.m., Nespelem Lucy Covington Government Center 21 Colville St.

• June 18, 9-11 a.m., Republic Republic Elementary School 30306 E. Highway 20 • June 25, 9-11 a.m., Colville Colville Library 195 S Oak St. • June 26, 9-11 a.m., Newport Hospitality House 216 S. Washington Ave. • June 28, 1-4 p.m., Cusick Camas Wellness Center 1821 LeClerc Road North

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boats all by herself! There are fishermen on the beach every morning as early as 5 a.m. Some come three to four days a week. One fellow catches fish to feed his two cats. Parents bring their kids to learn to fish. We love to see a little guy catch his first fish. They are so excited, and their parents or grandparents are so proud. One fisherman had a real surprise right in front of us. He caught a fish that an osprey also wanted. The osprey swooped down and grabbed the fish as the man was frantically reeling in the same fish. The osprey got tangled in the fishing line by batting its wings. The struggle turned the osprey upside down and the man reeled

the bird in very fast for fear it would drown. Three men held the helpless bird with outstretched wings and began to cut the line that wrapped around the bird’s wings. The man who caught the bird was injured when pinched by the osprey’s sharp talons while trying to hold the bird still. When the lines were removed, they flipped the massive bird over and lifted it out of the water. The osprey took three different takeoffs before being successful and flew off in a half circle around all of us. In our spare time we also volunteer for the Spokane Humane Society and SpokAnimal as Kitten Foster Parents. That is such a fulfilling experience. We have had as many as 11 kittens at one time in our home to care for. We have cared for some extremely

sick or injured ones and as young as three days old needing to be fed every two hours round-theclock. Jenny was Foster Parent of the Year in 2015 for the Spokane Humane Society. We just love kittens. We may seek to further our Camp Hosting with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife or perhaps the State or National Parks. We enjoy traveling, so who knows what campground or boat launch you might find us at next. Diamond Lake has been a great experience for learning and enjoyment. Thanks again to the Friends of Diamond Lake Washington Foundation for creating and funding this project. It’s a pleasure to be a part of keeping the lake clean and beautiful.

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Spokane’s Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture hosts Buddhists NEWPORT – Join Venerable Thubten Chodron, founder and Abbess of Sravasti Abbey in Newport, at the Museum of Arts and Culture in Spokane on June 16 to learn more about, “Buddhist Monastics in the Inland Northwest.” The program includes a public talk at 10:30 a.m., a meditation workshop at 1:30 p.m., and a photo exhibit. The museum’s café will be open for lunch. Ven. Chodron will share how Buddhism has come to the West, its value to Western culture, and talk about life at the Abbey. A guided meditation workshop will follow in the afternoon. Led by Venerable Thubten Chonyi, a long-time practitioner and Abbey resident, the workshop will teach two different types of meditation to cultivate a calmer, happier mind. Ven. Chodron will also introduce her new book The Foundation of Buddhist Practice, co-authored with His Holiness

the Dalai Lama. In addition, there will be an exhibition of images by Gen Heywood Photography to illustrate the rich cultural experience of Tibetan Buddhist monastic life that has now found a home in the Inland Northwest. While Buddhist monasticism is fairly new to the region, Sravasti Abbey, founded in 2003, has quickly woven into the fabric of local culture. It is the first and only Tibetan Buddhist monastery for Westerners in the U.S. Ordained nuns and monks as well as lay people live there, devoting their lives to studying and practicing Buddhist teachings and sharing them with others. Guests are welcomed. Detailed guidelines for visiting Sravasti Abbey can be found under the visiting section of sravastiabbey.org. The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) is located at 2316 W. 1st Ave. in Spokane. Go to www.northwestmuseum.org.

Washout closes Sullivan Creek Road NEWPORT – Colville National Forest officials are temporarily closing the upper portion of Forest Road 2220 (Sullivan Creek Road) due to a washout and debris slide. All travel is prohibited on the following roads for public safety: Sullivan Creek Road from the intersection of Forest Road 2200 to its terminus at the Shedroof Divide Trailhead. Forest Road 2212 (Highline Road) from its intersection with 2220200 (Bear Pasture Road) to its intersection with Sullivan Creek Road. Forest Road 2220300

from its intersection with Sullivan Creek Road near Gypsy Meadows. Forest Road 2220270 (Salmo Mountain Road) from the intersection with Sullivan Creek to its terminus at Salmo Mountain peak. Forest Road 2200 leading to Pass Creek Pass is still open, but may still have snow covering the pass making the road impassable. Visitors should expect to encounter truck traffic and possible travel delays on the lower portion of Sullivan Creek Road as crews conduct repairs. Slow speeds and extra

Free group hikes and trail walks NEWPORT – Mary Smith is leading a series of hikes almost every Thursday throughout the summer. She has hosted these walks since 2006. Smith says the hike was changed from Saturday because people wanted a mid-week hike. The meeting places are Priest River Museum in Priest River or Rotary Park in Oldtown, depending on the destination. In June, the hike will go to Buttonhook Bay June 7, leaving from Rotary Park. The 2.7-mile loop provides a spectacular view of Lake Pend Oreille, with the walk back along a pretty little brook. There will be no hike June 14. June 21 the hike will leave from Rotary Park to go to Elk Creek. The four-mile round trip is

Montana State University announces honor roll NEWPORT - Montana State University has announced its undergraduate honor rolls for spring semester 2018. Emma Waterman of Newport had a perfect 4.0 this semester and made the president’s honor roll. Ran Richards of Spirit Lake made the dean’s list. To access the entire MSU 2018 spring semester honor rolls, go to www.montana.edu/ news/17774

described as an easy hike, with sweeping views. It will take in Flume Trails and Sweet Creek Falls. June 28 the hike will be at Granite Falls and is an easy quarter of a mile loop with views of water falls, Roosevelt Groove of Ancient Cedars and Huff Lake. For more information or a list of all the hikes scheduled. Call 208-4482282

CORRECTION The wrong information was included in the description of the Circle Moon Theatre’s production season in the 2018-19 Pend Oreille River Valley Visitor Guide. The 2017 schedule was incorrectly listed. For information on the 2018 performance lineup, go to www.northwoodsperformingarts.com. We regret any confusion this caused.

caution on corners is highly advised. Be advised that with strong spring runoff that additional temporary road closures across the Colville National Forest may be necessary; for maps and specific descriptions of closed roads, please contact your local Colville National Forest office or visit us online at the Colville National Forest website www.fs.usda. gov/colville/. For more information on the Sullivan Creek Road Temporary closure, contact the Newport Ranger Station at 509447-7300.

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making repairs and was rarely home to interact with his neighbors. An injury left him unable to work his normal job for more than a year. The solution was the Cowboy Pit. It played into his love of great food. “I love food,” says Teauge. “There is a difference between good food and great food. We want to provide great food to the community.” The menu is constantly changing, but don’t worry favorites like

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the mobile companies in Spokane were prospering and thought this area would benefit from a mobile service. “It is a family business,” Kruse said. “I work side by side with my son Kyle.” Kyle, 20, is studying Automotive Technology at his father’s alma mater Spokane Community College. When his father graduated the school was raked third in the nation for a degree in automotives. “We have provided repair services for the community for a long time, and we look forward to doing it far into the future,” says Kruse. The oil change prices will be comparable to Spiffy Lube prices. The hours will be Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone or text at 509-5509064. The Facebook page is currently under construction, but it will be up and running soon. It can be found under Mobil Lube.

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Aldous named Gem State editor BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Miner Newspapers announced the promotion of Sophia Aldous to Gem State Editor last week. Aldous has been a reporter with The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers just shy of three years. She was hired Sept. 28, 2015, coming from the Statesman Examiner newsAldous paper in Colville, where she worked for more than 10 years. “Sophia is well respected in the community and we know she will use the utmost integrity while covering west Bonner County for the Gem State,” Miner publisher Michelle Nedved said. “We are very excited for the future of our coverage in Idaho.” Aldous is an award winning writer,

photographer and columnist, winning multiple awards from the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association. The Gem State Miner has been in existence since 1971 (see related story), covering Bonner County, Priest River, Oldtown, Blanchard and Priest Lake. The promotion will aid The Miner’s newsroom in giving the west Bonner communities more in-depth coverage, Nedved said. The Miner has also added a new reporter, Caneel Johnson, to the staff to increase coverage in both Washington and Idaho. Aldous was born in Colville and graduated from Kettle Falls High School in 2003. She’s a Pend Oreille Players board member and a Newport/Priest River Rotarian. She will continue to write her column Sophie’s Choice for The Miner. If you have a news tip for Aldous, contact her at 509-447-2433 or sophianewportminer@gmail.com.

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After the eagle This photo, titled “After the Eagle” was taken by Martin Graf (year unknown), near Box Canyon. The caption reads “Eagle Rock Canyon on the Pend Oreille.” Do you have more information on this photo? Call us at 447-2533 or email minernews@povn.com.

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

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PRIEST RIVER – Those with a passion for local history now have another resource at their fingertips: a decade of archived, hardbound copies of the Gem State Miner Newspaper to peruse through at the Priest River Library. “It’s a good thing when the library can be a place people go to not only have access to a wide variety of knowledge, but to learn more about the place and people where they live,” Priest River librarian Jean Hauritz says. Fred Willenbrock, former owner and publisher of The Miner Newspapers, which includes the Gem State Miner, donated a decade of hardcopy editions of the Bonner County newspaper to the library, paying for them at his own expense. “It’s just something that I thought the library should have since it has been a part of the community for so long,” Willenbrock says. The donated editions run from 1978 to 1988. Gerald Carpenter, who purchased the Newport Miner from Freeman Frost in 1965, created the Gem State in 1971. While The Newport Miner focused mostly on Pend Oreille County news, the Gem State Miner would feature West Bonner County news and pictures on its front and back pages. Eric Carpenter, who was a cub reporter at The Miner newspapers in the mid-seventies, said his father established the Gem State to serve West Bonner County’s advertising market in Priest River and surrounding Idaho communities. “He thought there was really no reason there shouldn’t be another newspaper that served the communities right across the border,” Carpenter says. Carpenter recalls that for the first month of its infancy, the Gem State Miner was hand delivered to every house in Priest River. “It was a different time, as far as the news goes,” Carpenter says. “It wasn’t so much about being the first to report the news, as it was to report it right.”

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Priest River Council aims to clean up BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – What to do with pesky

neighborhood property problems, like weeds and garbage, was one of the topics at the Priest River City Council meeting

The Pend Oreille County Republicans Present their 2018 Lincoln Day Dinner Keynote Speaker: US Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Saturday, June 30th • Social hour 5pm Dinner 6pm American Legion, Cusick WA Also attending: State Senator Shelly Short, State Representatives Joel Kretz & Jacquelin Maycumber, County Officials and Candidates for office

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Where to Join NEWPORT/PRIEST RIVER ROTARY CLUB Owner-Operators of S.P.O.R.T (train rides) Meetings every Wednesday at 8 a.m. (Excluding fourth week) at Rotary Park, Oldtown. Contact Michelle 509-710-9379 Looking for new members to join!

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Meetings first and third Tuesday at noon PineRidge Community Church 1428 W. First Ave., Newport Contact Michelle Weisbarth 509-671-2552 www.facebook.com/siofnewport/ DO YOU WANT YOUR CLUB HERE?

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Special deadline Tuesdays 2 p.m. ANNUAL SALE American Lutheran Church, 1 mile west of Newport on Highway 2. Friday June 8, 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.(19p) INDIVISIBLE PEND OREILLE COUNTY Meeting, June 12, 5:00 p.m. Guest speaker, training, actions, potluck. 900 West 4th Street, Newport. Indivisiblependoreillecounty@gmail.com (19) WEEDS, MOSAICS, MUSIC Sharon Sorby talks noxious weeds June 7, 6:00 p.m. Betty Gardner teaches mosaics June 9, 2:00 p.m. Open Mic June 9, 6:30 p.m. Create, 900 West 4th, Newport. www.createarts. org (19p) MOVING SALE 548 Quail Loop, Newport. Friday 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon.(19p)

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WANTED! STICK HORSE RACERS Newport City Park. June 23rd, 2:00 p.m. Purchase stick horses for $1.00 at the Miner Newspaper office or Petroglyph Printing, Color and decorate for racing at the Festivities in the Park! (509) 447-2590 (19HB-2) DEMOCRATS MONTHLY MEETING June 10th, 2:00- 4:00 p.m., 900 4th Street, Newport. Candidates, regular business. Potluck following. Contact Dallas (509) 4472059.(19) SHOPS FOR RENT $550- $750/ month, Newport. Fenced, secured area. (509) 671-0903.(19p) KNOW LOCAL When you need to know what’s happening in our community, turn to the No. 1 source for all things local –  The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers. Miner want ads work.

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Monday, June 4. According to the council, the city does have an ordinance in place for such issues, but it was thought to be too focused on RV parking, and not so much on issues like overgrown weeds and litter strewn across lawns and driveways. “There’s places that are very rundown and overtaken by weeds,” Priest River Mayor Jim Martin said. “There are some people that think they are being singled out for punishment, but that’s not the intent. We should look at refining this (ordinance).” Priest River Police Chief Drew McLain said that out of the 111 citations the city has issued this year for municipal code violations, only five have resulted in letters warning that the resident would be sent to collections. From the time of receiving the citation, people have 10 days to comply, or seven days if served by the police department in person. If people call the police department as soon as possible, they have a 14-day grace period. “We’ll work with them,” McLain said. “We’re not out to ruin anyone’s day, and most people are really good about just taking care of it.” Council member Gary Stewart suggested a red door hanger to place on resident’s doorknobs when they refuse to comply with municipal code violation warnings. “Kind of like what you get when you don’t pay your water or electricity bill and you get a notice on your door,” Stewart said. It was recommended that the council make recommendations to the ordinance and review changes at the next council meeting. In other city business, city planner Brian Quayle was also at the meeting to discuss Riverview Ridge Estates and ongoing construction on that project.

Wake bans lifted on lakes NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Commissioners voted Tuesday, June 5, to lift the nowake zones they had put on Bead, Diamond and Sacheen lakes. A nowake ban on the Pend Oreille River was kept in place, although the river, which commissioners had closed, was re-opened to vessels and swimmers.

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B R I E F LY Blood drive June 21 NEWPORT – The United Church of Christ in Newport will host a blood drive Thursday, June 21, noon to 5 p.m. The drive is coordinated by Inland Northwest Blood Center and walk-ins and ore-registrations are welcome. INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the inland northwest. For more information, call 208-659-7085.

Chamber hosts Meet and Greet for area businesses PRIEST RIVER – The Beardmore Building will be the site of the Priest River Chamber Meet and Greet for business networking and vendor booths Tuesday, June 26, 6-8 p.m. Vendor booths are free to chamber members and $10 for nonchamber members. Admission to the event is free and for $10 participants can eat at the potato bar. The Beardmore Building is located at 119 Main St. For more information go to www.priestriverchamber. com.

Calispel Grange open Thursdays USK – The Calispel Grange No. 500 will be open every Thursday during the summer beginning this week for anyone who has sewing or craft projects. People are invited to join them from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for good food, visiting, and of course the work craftspeople love to do. This is a potluck, and $5 is collected for use of the building. The Calispel Grange is located approximately 12 miles north of Newport on Leclerc Road. Look for the quilt square above the door. For more information call 509-4472782.

Actors, volunteers wanted at Pend Oreille Playhouse NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Playhouse has a lot of activity going on, and volunteers and actors are needed for upcoming productions and to help with fundraising and community support. “The Addams Family, A New Musical” runs June 15-24. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday shows are at 3 p.m. Adult and teenage actors are needed for The One Act Play Festival. Performances are July 20 and 21 and features six brand-new unpublished plays will be presented. There are parts for 12 women, ages 16 to 90ish, and nine men, ages 18 to 70ish. If interested in a part, contact the Playhouse at 509-447-9900 or email mail@pendoreilleplayers.org. The public is invited to the annual Pend Oreille Playhouse barbecue July 22, 1-3 p.m. There will be free lunch and spirits tasting by Two Loons Distillery. Board officers will be elected. To know more about the Pend Oreille Playhouse and be a part of keeping theatrical arts vibrant in the Pend Oreille River Valley, this event is a good place to get started. For more information, including ticket prices and sustaining memberships, go to www.pendoreilleplayers.org.

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Preaching the faith Jehovah Witnesses Chris Johnson of Newport and Debbie Rice of Ione travel around answering any questions people have about their faith. They provide literature for healthy family life and on their online Bible study. They are pictured in Newport by the Big Wheel.

Local families needed for hosting high school exchange students

NEWPORT – ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with area high schools, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries: Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, to name a few. ASSE students come with an enthusiasm to practice their English and experience American culture - food,

sports, shopping and more. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students into their family as a family member, giving both the students and families a rich cultural experience. In addition, ASSE students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. ASSE students are aca-

demically selected into the program, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests. To become a host family or to find out how to become involved with ASSE, call the ASSE Western Regional Office at 1-800-733-2773 or go to www.host.asse. com to choose a student and begin a host family application.

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Make and take a succulent container garden NEWPORT – Learn how to design and create a “mini garden” using succulents during this “Make and Take Succulents” class on Thursday, June 14, at the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 227-A S. Garden Avenue in Newport from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Class participants will learn about the different types of succulents; choosing the right varieties; suggestions for containers; design elements; propagating; transplanting, and care for these popular plants. The class, taught by Master Gardener Vicki Green, will then go outside to the greenhouse for hands-on experience designing and creating individual succulent planters to take home. The fee for the class is $10 per person and will provide each participant with two quarts of soil, 10 to 20 plants, and any other necessary supplies. Participants should bring their own small plant containers. If you need additional soil or do not have a

container, some will be available for purchase at the class. All funds raised from the class will be used by the local Master Gardener Foundation to cover costs for materials and to help provide gardening education programs to the community. Register early because class size is limited. Participants should wear appropriate clothing, including sturdy, closed-toe shoes for working outdoors with soil, and bring gardening gloves. Bring a lawn chair if you require seating while working in the greenhouse. Register by calling the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 509-447-2401 to provide contact information should the class schedule change and ensure adequate materials for all participants will be available. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in this program may call 509447-2401 at least 14 days before the program.

509-447-0775.

Lutheran Church

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library

HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS DIAMOND LAKE CLUB: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971

WE E K AH EAD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 ROTARY CLUB: 8 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

NEWPORT MASONIC LODGE: 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 8

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

BOOKS OUT BACK: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-447-0775.

HAPPY AGERS MEETING AND POTLUCK: Noon - Priest River Senior Center

ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

DANCE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

STORY TIME: 3 p.m. - Newport Library

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church

KIDS MOVIE CLUB: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - Newport Library

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

BOOKS OUT BACK: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

PRIEST RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River

MEETING: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

BASIC MEETING: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center CALISPEL POST 217: 6 p.m. American Legion in Cusick PEND OREILLE ROCK AND GEM CLUB: 6 p.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

THURSDAY, JUNE 7 ALCOHOLIC’S ANONYMOUS WOMEN’S MEETING: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown LINE DANCING: 11 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center UCC NON-DENOMINATIONAL BIBLE STUDY GROUP: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 NEWPORT YOUTH: 4 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

MONDAY, JUNE 11 EVERGREEN ART ASSOCIATION: 10 a.m. - Create Arts Center HOSPITALITY HOUSE SENIOR POTLUCK: Noon - Newport BLANCHARD GRANGE MEETING: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: 6 p.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library

PRIEST RIVER LIONS: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

QUILTERS MEET: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

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 PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport BINGO: 6 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center BLANCHARD STITCHERS QUILTING GROUP: 10 a.m. Blanchard Inn LINE DANCING: 10 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

p.m. - Spirit Lake

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 ROTARY CLUB: 8 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park NEWPORT TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., NEWPORT, USE FRONT ENTRANCE. CONTACT BARB AT

WEIGHT WATCHERS: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church SPIRIT LAKE LODGE NO. 57: 8

PRIEST RIVER LIONESS: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center PRIEST RIVER LIONESS MEETING: 11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center WEAVERS’ GROUP: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center AL-ANON: Noon - American

PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport SPIRIT LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-665-5921 for sites

Where to Worship

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

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

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

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

RIVER ARTS ALLIANCE: 10 a.m - Various sites WRITERS GROUP: 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center

STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

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

CATHOLIC MASSES

www.pocoparishes.org Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m. Usk: St. Jude’s 111 River Rd., Sat. 4:00 p.m. Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows 1981 LeClerc Creek Rd. Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m. Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Saturdays, 10:00a.m. Diamond Lake 301 W. Spruce St, Newport 326002 Highway 2 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. diamondlakeadventist.org Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen Edgemere - 5161 Vay Rd 11:00a.m. (864) 378-7056 edgemereadventist.org Bible preaching, God Newport - 777 Lilac Ln 10:40a.m. honoring music newportsda.com

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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Senior Activities June Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday Friday

Saturday

• 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at 1 2 Hospitality House • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at Priest River Senior Center • 10-11 a.m.: Line Dancing at PR • 11:30 a.m.: Happy Agers Potluck and Meeting • Noon: Meal, Ione Senior Center • Noon to 4 p.m.: Hospitality House Open for Activities

• 1-4 p.m.: Cards at Priest River Senior Center • 6:30 p.m.: Bingo at Ione IOOF Hall

• 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Hospitality House • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at Hospitality House Hospitality House • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise class at • 9 a.m. to noon: Food Bank Priest River Senior Center open at Priest River Senior Center • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Hospitality • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Lions meet House Open for Activities at Priest River Senior Center • 11 a.m.: Community Lunch at • 6 p.m.: Happy Agers Bingo Priest River Senior Center • 1-5 p.m.: Mexican Train at PR Center

• 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at Priest River Senior Center • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Hospitality House Open for Activities • 11:15-12:45 p.m.: Lioness Meeting at PR Senior Center • Growing Up Again: Noon - 1 p.m. UCC, Newport • 1:30-5 p.m.: Cards at Priest River Senior Center

• 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at Hospitality House Hospitality House • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Quilting at Priest River Senior Center • 10-11 Priest River Senior Center a.m.: Line Dancing at PR • 3-6 p.m.: Food Bank Open at • 11:30 a.m.: Happy Agers Priest River Senior Center Potluck and Meeting • Noon: Meal, Ione Senior Center • Noon to 4 p.m.: Hospitality House Open for Activities

• 1-4 p.m.: Cards at Priest River Senior Center • 6:30 p.m.: Bingo at Ione IOOF Hall

• 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at HH • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise class at Priest River Senior Center • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Hospitality House Open for Activities • 11 a.m.: Community Lunch at Priest River Senior Center • Noon: Potluck at Hospitality House • 1-5 p.m.: Mexican Train at PR Center

• 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at Hospitality House • 9 a.m. to noon: Food Bank open at Priest River Senior Center • 6 p.m.: Happy Agers Bingo

• 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at HH Hospitality House • 10 a.m.: BASIC Meeting, • 8 a.m.: Coffee Hour at • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at Blanchard Community Center Priest River Senior Center Hospitality House • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Hospitality • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Quilting at • 9-9:45 a.m.: Exercise Class at Priest River Senior Center • 1-3 House Open for Activities p.m.: Hospice at Priest River Senior Priest River Senior Center • 10-11 • Growing Up Again: a.m.: Line Dancing at PR Center • 3-6 p.m.: Food Bank Noon - 1 p.m. UCC, Newport • Noon to 4 p.m.: Hospitality • 1:30-5 p.m.: Cards at Priest Open at Priest River Senior Center House Open for Activities River Senior Center

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• 1-4 p.m.: Cards at Priest River Senior Center • 6:30 p.m.: Bingo at Ione IOOF Hall

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Hospitality House • 9 a.m. to noon: Food Bank open at Priest River Senior Center • 6 p.m.: Happy Agers Bingo

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B R I E F LY Cusick, Selkirk track athletes named to all league IONE – Selkirk and Cusick High Schools track and field athletes have been named to all league. Selkirk High School has two athletes named to NE 1B District 7 League All Opponent, including Justin Krabbenhoft in the 110-meter hurdles and Steven Issakides in javelin. Cusick’s Gracie StrangeOwl was named all league in the 1600-meter race, 800-meter race, 400-meter race and the 300-meter hurdles.

Fall Sports Night June 11 at PRLHS PRIEST RIVER – Fall Sports Night for Priest River Lamanna High School athletes to register and meet coaches is Monday, June 11, at 6 p.m. All athletic registration needs to be done this spring, as the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) is strictly enforcing a “No contact” rule beginning Aug. 1 until the first day of practice. The school and coaches are allowed absolutely no contact with athletes during that time.

Newport boys basketball camp starts NEWPORT – A boys basketball camp will be held Monday, June 11 through Thursday, June 14 at Newport High School for first through eighth graders. The camp costs $30 and will be taught by Newport’s high school boys basketball coaching staff, including head coach Jamie Pancho. High school players will also be coaching at this camp. Grades one though four will be coached in the morning, from 9-11 a.m. Grades five through eight will be coached in the afternoon, from noon to 2 p.m. Campers will receive a camp T-shirt, as well as the chance to win daily prizes.

Learn about recreating in bear country PRIEST RIVER—The Idaho Conservation League is teaming up with Brian Johnson, Idaho Department of Fish and Game grizzly bear information and education conservation officer, and Brett Lyndaker, Idaho Panhandle National Forests wildlife biologist, to teach local residents about recreating in bear country. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Beardmore Bistro Event Room, located at 119 Main St., Priest River. Topics covered will include a brief overview of the status of local grizzly bear populations, identification of grizzly bears and black bears, techniques for avoiding conflicts with bears, and requirements for the storage of food and other attractants on national forest lands. The presentation will be followed by a practical session where participants will practice deploying inert bear spray. The admission fee of $5 includes the presentation, instruction and inert bear spray. Participants can also purchase Counter Assault bear spray and Bear Vault food storage canisters at a discount. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, visit www. bit.ly/2018bearawarePR or call 208-265-9565.

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Rangers went all the way In this photo from the Washington State Track and Field Championship at Eastern Washington University, Selkirk High School’s Steven Issakides competes in the high jump. He won eighth place in the event and fourth place in the javelin, throwing 151-feet, one-inch. Other Rangers that medaled were Justin Krabbenhoft and Parker Jenkins.

Fish free in Washington this weekend OLYMPIA – Each year, thousands of Washingtonians go fishing – legally – without a license on “Free Fishing Weekend,” scheduled for June 9-10. During those two days, no license will be required to fish or gather shellfish in any waters open to fishing in Washington state. Anglers will also not need a Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement, otherwise required to fish for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River and its tributaries. Nor will they need a Two Pole Endorsement to fish with two poles in selected waters where two-pole fishing is permitted. Also, no vehicle access pass or Discover Pass will be required during Free Fishing Weekend to park at any of the nearly 700 water-access sites maintained by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). A Discover Pass will also not be required on Washington State Parks lands throughout the weekend, but will be required on DNR lands both days. “If you haven’t fished in Washington, or want to introduce fishing to someone new to the sport, this is the weekend to get out there,” said Steve Thiesfeld, WDFW inland fish program manager. New anglers should check online for the “Fish Washington” feature at the

department’s homepage (www.wdfw. wa.gov). The site provides details on lowland lake fishing, high lake fishing and marine area opportunities. Catchable trout stocking details, by county and lake, are available in the weekly stocking report on WDFW’s website at https: www.wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/ plants/weekly/. For those who want even more fishing advice, the Fish Washington video page (www.wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/ washington/videos) provides “how to” fishing videos designed to introduce techniques to both new and seasoned anglers. Anglers who take part in free fishing weekend can also participate in the department’s 2018 Trout Fishing Derby and redeem green tags from fish caught over the weekend. Interested anglers should check for details online at www.wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/derby. While no licenses are required on Free Fishing Weekend, it’s still important to check the regulations for other rules such as size limits, bag limits, catch record card requirements and area closures that will still be in effect, said Thiesfeld. Catch record cards, required for some species, are available free at hundreds of sporting goods stores and other license dealers throughout the state.

Courses are available in person and online, both require a field day BY MIKE DEMICK CONSERVATION INFORMATION SUPERVISOR

If your sights are set on hunting this fall and you still need to complete Idaho’s hunter education requirement, now is the perfect time to sign up for a course, either in a classroom or online course. Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, who wants to purchase an Idaho hunting license. Summer is a great time to get into a course, as there are a number of courses to choose from and space is usually available. Courses are offered year-round, but the numbers offered decrease in early fall as most volunteer instructors prepare for their own hunting adventures.

Early fall courses also fill up rapidly and there may not be available spaces for those who delay. To learn about Idaho’s hunter education requirement or to register for a course, visit Idaho Fish and Game’s hunter education webpage: idfg. idaho.gov/hunt/education. Fish and Game offers both instructor-led and online options to complete the hunter education requirement, but both require a “field day,” where students must be there in person. The most popular course option for budding young hunters is the instructor-led course. Direct person-to-person instruction from certified volunteer instructors and hands-on learning experiences makes this the best option for youth ages 9 to 14 or for indi-

viduals having minimal hunting experience. The online course offers the same content, but is taken on the student’s schedule. While convenient and allowing much of the course to be taken at home, the course is designed for older students with excellent reading comprehension. The online option requires students to register for and attend a field day where a field exercise and written exam are given. Fish and Game also offers an instructor-led combination (hunter and bowhunter) course that satisfies Idaho’s requirements for both rifle and archery hunting. This course avoids the duplication of shared content and streamlines the process for those wanting both hunter and bowhunter certification.

Selkirk baseball awards given IONE – Selkirk’s baseball awards were presented recently. Jay Link, Aiden Penney and Ryan Zimmerman received the .400 hitter awards. Link had a batting average of .509 for the season, Penney hit .464 and Zimmerman hit .422. Calvin Rood received the Coaches Award and Slade Powers received the Most Improved award. Link and Ryan Zimmerman were also selected to the Northeast 1B all league baseball team.

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Link, a sophomore pitcher/first baseman, was the team leader in hits and RBIs and pitching wins. Zimmerman, a sophomore pitcher/shortstop, led the Rangers in assists from his shortstop position. He also led the Rangers in pitching saves.

Nichols, Martin named to Intermountain All League PRIEST RIVER – Two Priest River softball players were named to the Intermountain All League team for the 2018 season. Tawny Nichols and Jasmine Martin, both juniors, were named to the team. The most valuable player is Kadi Bateman a senior from Bonners Ferry. Coach of the year is Tomi Bateman, also of Bonners Ferry. Seniors Kassy Skeen, Jorryn Bennett and Jadyn Bennett of Bonners Ferry were named to the team, as well as Timberlake’s senior Shelby Starr and junior Becca Malloy; Kellogg senior Rylee Riekena and freshman Piper Rainio.

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he Annual Newport High School Finale Concert was held at the Newport City Park Tuesday, May 29. The concert features the NHS Symphonic Band and Jazz Band. Students received their letters and pins for their time and effort dedicated to the band program. Three major awards were also given to students who went above and beyond in the program. The John Philip Sousa Band award, a national level award, is given to the most dedicated and valuable member of the band program each year. Students vote on which they think is most deserving, and this year it was Brandon McMeen (who was not present).

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Kari Goodrich received the Barbara Bell Outstanding Band Student Award that is given to students who show exemplary leadership and dedication.

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OBITUARI ES Elizabeth Karen Crickman SPOKANE

Elizabeth Karen Crickman passed peacefully on May 18, 2018, at her care facility in Spokane, Wash. She Crickman had recently fallen and suffered a hip fracture. She was 74 years old. Karen was born Aug. 22, 1943, in Newport, Wash., the daughter of Clarence “Slim” and Florence Grace Foss. She enjoyed gardening and cooking (especially for big family gatherings during the holidays). She loved attending live concerts (Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, Bette Midler, Rod Stewart, etc.) as well as large theatre productions such as “Phantom of the Opera.” Karen collected cats, angels, plates, Precious Moments, and vintage kitchenware. She attended all 12 grades in Priest River, Idaho, where she graduated in 1961. June 20, 1964, Karen graduated from Sacred Heart Nursing School. It was soon noted she was a natural caregiver. During her 53-year marriage the family grew to five children (one son and four daughters) as well as more than a dozen foster children. Karen worked professionally throughout her marriage as well as taking care of her mother for seven years in her home upon retirement. When she retired, she spent many waking hours volunteering at God’s Provisions Thrift Store in Priest River with her best friend while growing up, Carolyn Sherman, owner. Throughout her life, Karen demonstrated a gentle heart and spirit. She was extremely patient and loving and willing to help anyone in need. The Crickman Family would like to thank the caregivers at Brookdale Nine Mile in Spokane. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you either donate to God’s Provisions Thrift Store, Hwy. 57, Priest River, or your favorite animal shelter in Karen’s name.

A memorial service will be held June 23, 2018, at 1 p.m. at ShermanCampbell Funeral Home in Priest River, Idaho. Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

Jay W. Kathrens PRIEST LAKE

Jay W. “Bud” Kathrens passed away in his sleep in the early morning Kathrens of April 16, 2018, after a short bout with pneumonia. He was born 98 years ago, the second oldest of 13 kids on a farm in Holton, Kan. He is survived by his wife Anola, three adult children, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters. Bud and Anola were married in Spokane in 1945 near the end of World War II. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during the war and was discharged at its end. After separation, he trained at Felts Field and earned a commercial pilot’s license that he could not use because of all the ex-military pilots looking for the same jobs. Bud rejoined the military, this time the Air Force. He had several assignments stateside, then on to Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Korea during the war. After the Korean War, there were more assignments stateside and a tour in Morocco. During the Korean War, he was assigned to a mobile hospital unit and used to relive that experience by watching the somewhat fictionalized program MASH on TV. After Morocco, it was on to upper Michigan, then Alaska where the hunting and fishing at

both assignments put him squarely in his element. Then it was Illinois and

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 28 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, Cusick, single motorcycle accident, one male injured.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Newport Ave., Newport, report that 13-year-old broke door and microwave acting out, nothing physical. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Diamond Lake boat launch, report that several kids, and adults were swimming by the boat launch, jumping off the dock, and impeding boats that are loading and unloading. WEAPON OFFENSE: Stanley Ct., Newport, report that someone is shooting next door. RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Allen Rd., Elk, 16-year-old daughter ran away, last spoke to her on Friday, and she said she wasn’t coming home.

TUESDAY, MAY 29 HARASSMENT: Hwy. 2, complainant reports that she believes her uncle is stalking her. FRAUD: Sicley Rd., Cusick, report that the person had multiple accounts and other things opened in her name. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Farber Lane, Cusick, report that a person came home to the back door open. It is unknown if someone came inside, but there were subjects lurking around the night before. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., Newport

FIRE: Jared Rd., Usk, report a fire in the dumpster.

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ASSAULT: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report of a confrontation between two males, one kicked complainant’s boyfriend. MISSING PERSON: Pass Creek Pass, report a search for two subjects stuck in the snow in a passenger car.

Timoteo Alexander Diaz Timoteo Alexander Diaz was born April 3 at 8:37 p.m. to Anita and Walter Diaz, at Newport Hospital. The baby weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and measured 20.5 inches in length, and joins siblings Deyanira and Amy.

Mercy Grace Steele Mercy Grace Steele was born April 9 at 1:28 a.m. to Rebecca Malcolm and Austin Steele, at Newport Hospital. The baby weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and measured 20.25 inches in length.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 30

theft and possession of narcotics. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Walnut St., report of a duffel bag found in the bushes. VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER: S. Garden Ave., Newport DISORDERLY CONDUCT: W. Pine St., report of female being disorderly, yelling in the parking lot.

THEFT-AUTOMOBILE: Gray Rd., Newport, report of a Buick Rendezvous, grayish silver, stolen from driveway sometime last night.

ARRESTED: Newport, Richard L. Trower, 45, of Elk was arrested on DOC detainer.

ASSAULT: W. 5th St., Newport report of an assault.

THREATENING: Camas Flat Rd.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Calispel Trail Loop, reports a woman believes she might have found a mortar from WWII in her yard. RUNAWAY JUVENILE: W. 7th St., Newport, reports a 16-year-old-male left last night, has not been home since, and he is not in school.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211, report of black car, possibly Ford, driving very fast and reckless.

MAY 28: medical assist, A.F. Johnson Rd., Priest River

JUNE 3: injury accident, Dufort Rd., Priest River

ARREST: Zane Eugene Lumpkin, 37, Spokane Valley, was arrested on a local warrant.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: River Rd., Usk, report that juvenile male was at complainant’s house and the father showed up trying to take son out of house and son looked scared.

ACCIDENT: Leclerc Rd. S., Usk, report a motorcycle accident, one male, possible back injury.

JUNE 2: medical assist, Old Priest River Rd., Oldtown

ACCIDENT: S. Union Ave, Newport, report car crash in front of the car wash, possible minor injuries.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave, Newport

PRIEST RIVER – HERE IS A LIST OF DISPATCH CALLS RESPONDED TO BY THE WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT LAST WEEK:

MAY 30: structure fire, 11th St., Priest River

AGENCY ASSIST: W. 7th St., Newport, report attempt to locate suspect for a gun theft.

ARREST: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, Valeri B. Loveless, 20, of Newport was arrested for possession of stolen property and resisting arrest.

West Pend Oreille fire calls MAY 30: propane leak, Harriet Ave., Priest River

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ARREST: S. Garden Ave, Newport, James R. Wilson 26, Cusick, was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

MAY 29: illegal burn, N. Idaho Ave., Oldtown

pheasant hunting where he retired after 27 years of military service.

ATTEMPT-LOCATE: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, report of wanted juvenile.

FISH & GAME: Bead Lake Rd., Newport, report of grizzly bear on property. TRESPASSING: Seymour Lane, Usk, report that an older dark green truck with two occupants drove onto property, unknown if they are still there. FIRE-VEHICLE: Sicley Rd., Cusick, report of a car on fire in the interior. ACCIDENT: W. Walnut St. & N. Washington, report that while at stop sign subject hit complainant then while trying to exchange information the other driver left the scene. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., report that complainant’s son did not come home yesterday or today. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: S. Garden Ave, report someone keyed complainant’s car. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Hwy. 20, report that silver sedan has no plates and no temporary plates. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – PHYSICAL: Summer Place, Newport, report that her boyfriend beat her up a month ago. RECOVERED VEHICLE: Coyote Trail, Newport, report of a vehicle that looks dumped at the end of Hummingbird Lane at gravel pit. ANIMAL CRUELTY: Houghton St., Ione, report that known male intentionally ran over complainant’s cat.

THEFT: Pend Oreille Mine, report of theft of a shirt. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 2nd St. report that a juvenile allegedly has stolen items in backpack. ARRESTED: 410 S. Warren Ave., Newport, Joseph A. Neubrand, 30, of Clayton was arrested for out of county warrant and unlawful possession of a firearm. FIRE – VEHICLE: Coyote Trail report of an ATV on fire in front of shop.

FRIDAY, JUNE 1 ARREST: Hwy. 2, Camille C. Camp, 43, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence. FRAUD: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of counterfeit money located. FRAUD: Hwy 2, report of fraudulent activity with an account.

ARREST: N. Washington Ave., Robert J. Foust, 22, of Newport was arrested on local charges. ASSAULT: W. 7th St., report of complainant assaulted by son. WEST BONNER COUNTY

MONDAY, MAY 28 THEFT OF PROPERTY: Diamond Park Rd., Coolin SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: S. Meadowdale Ave., Oldtown

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Highway 57, Priest River

TUESDAY, MAY 29

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy 31, Ione, report of a loud explosion in the area. WEAPON OFFENSE: Deer Valley Rd., report of a subject pointing a rifle at vehicles.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: Highway 41, Oldtown

ARREST: James T. Lowery, 45, of Newport was arrested for failure to appear and held on a DOC detainer.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Redneck Drive, Blanchard RECKLESS DRIVING: Gregory St., Priest River FIRE STRUCTURE: S. State Ave, Oldtown

SATURDAY, JUNE 2 THREATENING: Meadow Lane, report of threats from neighbor.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30

ASSAULT: Stanley Ct., report of an assault with a rake.

FIRE STRUCTURE: 11th St., Priest River

RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Apling Lane, report that a juvenile ran away sometime last night.

RECKLESS DRIVING: Blanchard, report of a reckless driver on Hwy. 41 at milepost 27.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. 8th Ave., report that someone tried breaking in last night. THREATENING: Hwy. 211, report of threats from a neighbor. THEFT: N. Washington Ave., report of flowers stolen. ARRESTED: W. Kelly Drive, Curtis H. Kendle, 35, of Newport was arrested on failure to appear and theft. CHILD ABUSE: Beeman Rd., report of child abuse.

THURSDAY, MAY 31 RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River DUI, ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: Saccs Lane, Priest River

FRIDAY, JUNE 1 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Oldtown, report of a non injury vehicle crash was reported. UNATTENDED DEATH: Priest River, report of an unattended death in the pre 100 Block Cat Road.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 2nd St., report of juvenile son out of control.

BOOK AND RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Annette Marie Ervin, 66, of Cusick was booked and released for second degree

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. Scott Ave., report of a male talking to himself and yelling at woman in vehicle.

ARREST: Highway 41, Jared Austin, 32, and Steve Oldham, 41, of Newport, were arrested for possession of stolen vehicles, fraud, and an outstanding felony warrant.

THEFT: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report a stolen bicycle.

RUNAWAY JUVNILE: W. 7th St., report of a juvenile son ran away again.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Emma L. Peters, 20, of Grand Coulee was arrested for possible stolen vehicle, out of county warrant and driving with license suspended.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: N. Riley Creek Rd., Priest River

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – PHYSICAL: River Rd., report of two females fighting in the middle of roadway.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of logging truck swerving.

SUNDAY, JUNE 3 NOISE COMPLAINT: Spring Valley Rd., repot that neighbors shooting guns off since 5:30 a.m.

RECKLESS DRIVING: E. 4th St. S. & S. State Ave,

HARASSMENT: McAvoy Rd., Newport, report that complainant’s ex and girlfriend who are in Tucson Arizona are posting inappropriate comments on Facebook.

THURSDAY, MAY 31

report of male on the ground highly intoxicated.

INTOXICATION: W. Walnut St., report of an intoxicated male.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Leclerc Rd. S., report of a vehicle speeding through construction zone. VIOLATION OF ORDER: Main St., report of a male stalking complainant. WEAPON OFFENSE: Houghton St., report of gunshots coming from towards the river. INTOXICATION: W. Walnut St.,

SATURDAY, JUNE 2 DUI, ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: Riverside Rd. & Old Priest River Rd., Priest River

SUNDAY, JUNE 3 MISDEMEANOR WARRANT ARREST: 400 block of N. Idaho Ave., Oldtown, Len Teal, 43, Oldtown, was arrested for an outstanding warrant and possession of methamphetamine. ABANDONED VEHICLE: Old Priest River Rd, Priest River

PU BLIC M E ETI NGS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road 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

THURSDAY, JUNE 7 BONNER COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION HEARING: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint

MONDAY, JUNE 11 PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione OLDTOWN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT BOARD: 5:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall, as

needed

Community Center

CUSICK TOWN COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

METALINE FALLS TOWN COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Metaline Falls Town Hall

PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 6: 6 p.m. - Furport Fire Hall, 7572 LeClerc Road

LACLEDE WATER DISTRICT: 7:30 p.m. Laclede Community Hall

OLDTOWN CITY COUNCIL: 6:30 p.m. Oldtown City Hall

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building PORT OF PEND OREILLE COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Usk, 1981 Black Road WEST BONNER LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 9 a.m. - Priest River Library PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Noon - Priest River Library NEWPORT SCHOOL BOARD: 5 p.m. District Offices PEND OREILLE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION HEARINGS: 6 p.m. - Cusick

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 PEND OREILLE CEMETERY NO. 1: 8:15 a.m. - Courthouse Conference Room, 625 Fourth St., Newport PEND OREILLE CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD: 2 p.m. - Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Newport SACHEEN LAKE SEWER AND WATER DISTRICT BOARD: 5 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211 WEST BONNER WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT: 6:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall BONNER COUNTY DEMOCRATS: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint METALINE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. Metaline Town Hall

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The City of Priest River currently has one opening for the position of full-time Maintenance Worker I. Heavy equipment experience preferred. Starting salary is from $29,702.40 to $32,801.60 DOE, plus medical, dental, employee assistance program, and PERSI retirement plan. All persons interested in this position should request an application form and job description from Priest River City Hall at 208-448-2123, on our website at www.priestriver-id.gov, or by email: lthomas@priestriver-id.gov

Usk Division Operates and maneuvers a 988 front-end loader to transport logs around site to load trucks and machinery. Vaagen Bros. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply go to www.vaagenbros.com and click on Company, then Careers.

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HEAD START LEAD TEACHER

Rural Resources Community Action is currently accepting applications for Lead Teacher in Newport, WA for the 2018/2019 school year. Full time school year (pay for 12 months; work @ 10 months), exempt; $2,326.00 - $2,621.00/ month DOE, plus benefits. Position is required to plan, organize and conduct activities in a Head Start preschool classroom. Valid driver’s license & criminal history check required. To apply go to http://www.ruralresources.org/about-us/ job-opportunities/. Positions are open until filled. Rural Resources is an AA/EOE employer.

Please submit a City of Priest River application, resume and any other supporting documents to the City of Priest River by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2018.

Secondary Principal 6-12 Middle School Math Teacher

Information and application materials are available at www.selkirkschools.org or at the District Office (509)-446-2951. The SSD is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

The City of Priest River is an equal opportunity employer.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR City of Newport, Washington

The employee occupying this position is the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Newport and has the overall responsibility of managing and directing all departments within the city. Work involves full management responsibility for all City services and activities including risk management, safety, planning and community development, finance, police, fire, parks, wastewater, water and street departments, ensuring conformance to city ordinances and state laws pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of city records and accounting of municipal funds. Managing the activities of all city departments and offices and rendering direct assistance to the Mayor and Council in the planning, organization, and administration of all municipal government functions. Annual Beginning Salary: $70,272 plus excellent benefits. Please contact Newport City Hall, 200 S. Washington Avenue or (509) 447-5611 for an application packet or apply online at newport-wa.org. First review: June 15, 2018 (open until filled). (EOE)

Maintenance Tech Colville, WA

Rural Resources Community Action is accepting applications for a Maintenance Tech in Colville, WA and the surrounding area. This positon performs general maintenance functions including sheetrock repair, light carpentry, minor electrical, interior/exterior painting, minor plumbing and custodial duties. Maintains exterior appearance of facility grounds and walkways and insures building security. It is a full-time position with a starting pay of $13.65 - $14.77 per hour, D.O. E. plus benefits. To apply go to http://www.ruralresources. org/about-us/job-opportunities/. Position is open until filled. Rural Resources is an AA/EOE employer.

49 Degrees North Ski Area is looking for a full-time Vehicle Mechanic. Mechanics will repair and perform preventative maintenance on snow grooming vehicles, heavy equipment, trucks, and snowmobiles. Training for maintaining snow grooming vehicles is on-going. Wages will be DOE: minimum $15.00 to $20.00 per hour plus benefits. Please contact Eric Bakken @ (509)935-6649 ext. 629.

CUSTOMER SERVICE Representative needed: quick l e a r n e r, a b i l ity to multi- task and proficient with computers. Full time, benefits, competitive wage. Details: https://www.lonewolfdist.com/jobs (19-3p) Every day is Sale Day in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

T E M P O R A RY SUMMER BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY Public Works Department: Full time, temporary position. Salary: $12.67/ hour. See job description for complete list of qualifications. Obtain application and job description: Pend Oreille County Human Resources Office, 625 West 4th Street, Newport, Washington 99156, (509) 4476499 or County w e b s i t e : w w w. pendoreilleco. org under Human Resources. Open until filled.(19)

NEWPORT MINI-STORAGE (509) 447-0119 Enter at Hwy 41 and 1st Street

Lighted & Secure In-Town Location

ATTORNEYS Estate & Long Term Care Law Group Wills, Trusts, Probate, Medicaid, Business 418 W. 3rd Street, Newport, WA (509) 447-3242

Ryan Leisy, DC - (509) 447-7111 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119

Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering AND five (5) years of progressive engineering related work experience, INCLUDING three (3) years of top-level administrative experience OR an Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering AND seven (7) years of progressive engineering related work experience, INCLUDING three (3) years of toplevel administrative experience. Must possess strong management and effective oral/written communication skills.

Thomas Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Dr. Chris Thomas & Amanda Winje, LMP 129 S. Union Ave. • Newport • (509) 447-9986

TEMPORARY SUMMER BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

for Pend Oreille County. Public Works Department: Full-time, temporary position. Salary: $12.67/hr. See job description for complete list of qualifications. Obtain application and job description: Pend Oreille County Human Resources Office, 625 W. 4th St. Newport, WA 99156, 509-447-6499 or County website: www.pendoreilleco.org under Human Resources. Open until filled.

Licenses: Professional or related Engineering license required. Pay Grade: DOE; DOQ; Employment Agreement; Full Time; FSLA Exempt, Benefits, Retirement. See the County website at www.pendoreilleco.org under Human Resources for the full job description, requirements, essential job functions, example of duties, equipment to be used, working environment, and physical abilities. Open until filled. Pend Oreille County is an equal opportunity employer.

COUNSELING Pend Oreille County Counseling Services Substance Abuse Treatment/Prevention/Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Offices in Newport & Metaline Falls (509) 447-5651

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

Robert Harrison, D.D.S. James Cool, D.M.D. Family Dentistry -- Evening Hours 610 W. 2nd -- (509) 447-3105 • 800-221-9929

Wayne Lemley, D.D.S.

FEMALE CORRECTIONS OFFICER (Jailer)

for Pend Oreille County- ENTRY (no experience) and LATERAL. Civil Service is testing to establish Female Entry and Lateral Corrections Officers eligibility lists as there is an immediate open position. Great pay and benefits. Application deadline June 19. See details at www.pendoreilleco.org (Human Resources) or Civil Service, 625 W. 4th St., Newport, WA. 509-447-6480

99% Customer Satisfaction A+ BBB Rating 30+ Years in Business

(1-800) 533-6518 www.foglepump.com Lic. # FOGLEPS095L4

TrussTek Fast, friendly service since 1990

Roof & Floor Trusses Bill • Ed • Marcus • Ted • Jeff

208-267-7471 1-800-269-7471

RIVERFRONT 1 bedroom cottage. Clean, quiet cottage with great river view located in Cusick near Highway 2/ Highway 31 Tiger Store. Looking for responsible, single, no smoking, no pets tenant. Opportunity for reduced rent in exchange for yard and /or house help. $625/ month includes water/ electric. References/ Security Place your clas- d e p o s i t . ( 5 0 9 ) sified or display 680-7495 or (520) ad with The Miner 301-5126.(18-4p) and it will appear in both The Newport Miner (Pend Oreille County) 1973 CHEVY and The Gem State Miner (West El Camino. Good Bonner County). motor and transAll for one good m i s s i o n , g o o d price. Call (509) tires. $1500 or 447-2433 for de- best offer. (509) tails. 671-0946.(17-3p)

You too can Advertise Weekly for only $9.30 Call 447-2433

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services

The Director reports to the Board of County Commissioners and is directly responsible for all matters of the Public Works Department operations.

DELIVERING SPOKESMANREVIEW Profit approximately$1500/ month. The Spokane Spokesman- Review seeking Independent Contractor to deliver newspapers Newport to Ione Monday through Sunday, early mornings. Route consists of 90- 155 subscribers and a few single copy business drops each day, takes an average 3 - 4 hours to deliver every morning, before 7 a.m. Newspapers typically available by 2 a.m. in Newport. Applicant must have suitable transportation, valid license and insurance. If you or someone you know is interested in contracting for this route please contact the Circulation Department (509) 747-4422 (Please leave message) Serious inquiries only.(18-3p) #2 2-7-18

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY

CHIROPRACTIC

Public Works Director/ Engineer

• WELL DRILLING • PUMPS • WATER TREATMENT

Complete Family Dentistry & Orthodontics 424 N. Warren Ave., Newport -- 447-5960 Toll Free 877-447-5960

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

HEALTH CLINICS Camas Center Medical & Dental Services 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

MASSAGE THERAPY Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy

Lois Robertson, Licensed Massage Therapist 701Viet Rd -- Newport -- 447-3898

The Willows - Massage & Bodywork Studio Judy C. Fredrickson, RN, LMT Newport -- (509) 671-7035

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

Drs. Michael & Cheryl Fenno 205 S. Washington -- 447-2945

PODIATRIST -- FOOT SPECIALIST Dr. Brent A. Clark

Patients seen at Newport Hospital twice a month 509-924-2600 -- Call for appointments

PRINTING Printing & Design . . . at The Miner

We Have a Million Ideas for Our Customers! 421 S. Spokane, Newport -- 447-2433

REAL ESTATE Richard Bockemuehl

Century 21 Beutler - Waterfront Office (509) 321-1121 • Cell (509) 951-4390

VICTIMS ASSISTANCE Family Crisis Network

Serving victims of all crime and the homeless Office 447-2274, 24 hr Helpline: 447-5483

THIS COULD BE YOU! Contact The Miner Newspapers to get your professional service in this space! (509) 447-2433

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Your right to know and be informed of the functions of your government are embodied in public notices. In that self-government charges all citizens to be informed, this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public records and public meetings.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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NEW SUPER EFFICIENT HOME 11 . 9 9 A C R E S Hillside property with good building sites on top. 9554 S p r i n g Va l l e y Road, Newport. Rosemary, Berkshire Hathaway (509) 981-1813. (19-3p) Short of cash; long on “Stuff?” Advertise in The Miner Classifieds. Call (509) 4472433 for details.

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NOW BUYING Cedar Product Logs Byron Cannon 208 • 835 • 2161 Troy, Idaho

Every day is Sale Day in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. Read Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. them every week.

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GIVE YOUR IMPORTANT BUSINESS MESSAGE 100% MARKET COVERAGE IN THREE PUBLICATIONS AND ONLINE FOR ONLY $15.95 A WEEK Antiques

Now & Then Antiques Tues-Sat 509•447•4300 509•999•2397

Automotive

Boarding

Pet Boarding TLC

SERVICE FOR ALL MAKES AND MODELS

Honest • Prompt Mon-Fri 8-5

40 High St., Priest River, ID

By Angie Hill

batthill@msn.com

(509) 671-3416 382 Lillijard Rd. Newport, WA

208-448-0112

Concrete

Construction

Dog Boarding

Spokane Rock Products

Stutes Construction

CHANDREA FARMS

Concrete • Sand • Gravel

• General Contractor • New Homes • Siding • Room Additions • Decks • Rooﬁng

208-448-1869 208-660-4087 39102 N. Newport Hwy.

Elk, Washington

(509) 292-2200

Equipment

Excavation

BONNER SAW & POWER EQUIPMENT Open: Tuesday - Friday 8:30-5:30 Saturday 8:30-2:00 Closed Sunday & Monday

Ben Dahlin (509) 671-2179

Husqvarna and Echo Chain Saws 682 High St., Priest River (208) 448-1522

Glass

Excavating • Grading • Snowplowing Licensed, Insured & Bonded WA Lic# NORTHCE855N8 ID Lic# RCE-43218

Heating/AC

Priest River Glass

Auto Commercial Residential

WINDSHIELDS WHILE-U-WAIT Mon-Fri. 7-5 Sat 8-12

208-448-2511

WA. Contr. No. PRIESRG132NZ ID Reg # RCE-3360

• Heat Pumps • Geothermal

YOUR HEATING COOLING & REFRIGERATION EXPERTS RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Carrier

• Furnaces • Radiant Heat

Wood Stoves - Gas Stoves - Pellet Stoves & Oil Furnaces Available • We Service All Major Brands • Air Leakage Testing Available

Installations • Service Free Quotes

Bonded • Insured • WA #AMERIEH901G

509-447-4962

24 Hour Service: 509-671-6952

Printing

Recycling

Printing & Design at The Miner Layout Services to Full Color Printing

DU-MOR RECYCLING

Newport

www.chandreafarms.com

Flood Services

WATER • CLEAN-UP DRY OUT • RESTORE Floors & More, Inc

24/7 Emergency Service 208-255-9580 Idaho RCE-12308 Washingto Washington-FLOORMI974J1

Log Homes Log or Natural Wood Homes

Repaired & Refinished Cob Blasting, Pressure Wash Cleaning, Oils, Stains, Chinking, Caulking, Complete Drywall & Painting Service

208-448-1914 208-4

Carpet • Vinyl Ceramic Tile • Hardwood Dog Grooming

N 6404 Perry • Spokane (509) 489-6482

Veterinary

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

PEND OREILLE VETERINARY CLINIC

Quality veterinary care for your pets and barnyard friends.

Dan Herrin D.V.M.

(208) 437-2800

(208) 437-2145 Small & Large Animal Medicine & Surgery Brian Dockins DVM

Child Care

Children’s Learning World, LLC CHILD CARE FREE Transportation

Before & After School Program DSHS/ICCP Accepted

Mon - Fri. 8am-4:00pm Sat. by Appt.

Pawsitively Posh Pet Salon Fuel

Jake’s Chimney Sweep and Mountain Stove Serving Eastern WA and North ID

Cliff McDermeit

509-447-2244 | 208-263-0582

208 • 448 • 4482

www.jakeschimneysweep.com

Electrical Services

RCE 48 S. S Treatt St. S Priest St Prie Pr iest stt River 208-448-0818

Chimney

River City Electrical

Quality Electrical Services at affordable prices

FREE Estimates Matt Dahlin

(509) 671-2276 Lic# RIVERCE886B7

Fuel

Eagle Electric

Fred Simpson President & Owner

Cell 208-540-1134 Office 208-443-3165

Priest Lake fredeagle@ymail.com www.eagleelectriccorp.com ID CONTRACT #25081 WA CONTRACT #EAGLEES065PI

Generators

Priest River Family Oil 24 hr. Commercial/Public Card Lock Fuels

Delivering l Propane & Fuel to All of Pend Oreille & Bonner Counties! Call us today!

208-437-3513

INCLUDE: • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline HOME DELIVERIES INCLUDE: • Stove Oil • Furnace Oil • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline Propane, Lubricants, Filters and Fuel Additives Available On-Site

Standby Generators Certified Techs 208-443-0365

Bellah’s Custom Homes, Inc. • Sales • Installation • • Service •

2459 Hwy.2 • Oldtown

218 Cedar St. Priest River, ID 208-448-1812

Milfoil Control

Painting

Pest Control

LIBERTY PAINTING

Spider, Ant, Wasp Spray Starting at $45

Dave Kluttz Owner 877-273-6674 208-597-6601 lakeland@lakelandrs.com www.lakelandrs.com

Conscientious & Reliable

Repaints Interior • Exterior New Construction

Lic# FIRESD*210C1

Property & Landscape Analysis & Restoration, Noxious, Pasture & Aquatic Weed Control, Ponds, Lakes, Tree Insect Control, Gopher Control

Larry Liberty (208) 437-3353 (208) 755-8588

509.251.6692

Real Estate

Roofing

Sharpening

Shuttle

New Construction & Recover

HooDoo Sharpening & Small Engine Service

Brad & Nancy Firestone 509-684-8764 • 509-680-1188 lonepineloghomerestoration

509-447-3144

Veterinary

217 N State Ave. Oldtown, ID

ore, Inc

Joe Jones (208) 610-6653 Jeff Nelson (208) 610-6656

“Where our High Standards Meet Yours”

Corner of Hwy 2 & Spokane Ave. (509) 447-2433

When Experience Matters

509-710-8939

ID License # RCT-1510 WA License # STUTEC *92306

lloors &

Dog Boarding & Training

20+ years of service for Pets and People, Too!

Harold Stutes Priest River

F M

Timberline Shopping Center 5479 Hwy 2 • Priest River, Idaho

321 S. Washington, Newport

The Remodeling Specialists!

Carpet

Locally Owned & Operated! Serving the Pend Oreille Valley for over 50 years

Water Truck

Water Truck Services Support for Forestry & Logging Construction • Road Building Dust Control • Bulk Water Hauling 208-448-4023 foxcreekenterprises.com

Licensed, Insured & Bonded

Licensed in WA & ID

Pick-up & Delivery 35 Yrs. Experience 283 S. Rena Rd. Oldtown

Eastern WA & Northern ID • WA #RivalR*932KH • ID #RCE6539

(509) 589 1389

Welding

Arc Force Welding & Fabrication

Inland Iron Works

Commercial & Residential

509-675-2442 D1.1 & D1.5 Certified

(208) 304 6507

Welding & Fabrication

CNC Plasma - Press Brake Ornamental Iron 509-671-3544 330931 Hwy 2 NEWPORT, WA

PEST, TREE, AND LAWN SPRAY SERVICES

LICENSE AND BONDED

NEWPORT & SPOKANE Monday • Wednesday Thursday • Friday Fares: $500

Schedule rides 24 hrs. in advance during office hours: 8:30am-5pm

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Continued from 8B KEMPERMAN; CAITY LANHAM; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. To: UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, L E G AT E E S , A N D D E V I S E E S OF JOHN LANHAM; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES, AND DEVISEES OF CHARLES LANHAM; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES, AND DEVISEES OF LINDA LANHAM AKA LINDA M. KEMPERMAN; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 9th day of May 2018, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff, McCarthy & Holthus, LLP at the office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The basis for the complaint is a foreclosure of the property commonly known as 4961 North Shore Diamond Lake Road, Newport, WA 99156, Pend Oreille County, Washington as a result of a default under the terms of the note and deed of trust. DATED: April 26, 2018 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP /s/ Matthew G. Stamper Matthew Stamper WSBA No. 46685 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 300 Seattle, WA 98104 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in The Newport Miner on May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2018. (15-6) _________________________ 2018161 PUBLIC NOTICE OFFICE CLERK Chippewa Water & Sewer District is seeking an office clerk with basic accounting and computer experience. Must be organized and self motivated. Interested individuals can mail resume to: PO Box 33, Ione, WA 99139, or call 509-442-3270. Published in The Newport Miner May 30, June 6 and 13, 2018.(18-3) __________________________ 2018162 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on May 14,

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2018 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from George Brown and did on May 25, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a dock on Sacheen Lake. (FILE NO. SA-18-010), Location: 6922 Fertile Valley Rd; Parcel# 433135539002 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on May 1, 2018 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 14, 2018. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: May 25, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner May 30 and June 6, 2018.(18-2) ________________________ 2018154 PUBLIC NOTICE 2018 MRSC ROSTERS SMALL PUBLIC WORKS, C O N S U LTA N T, A N D V E N D O R ROSTERS F O R PA R T I C I PAT I N G WA S H I N G T O N S TAT E L O C A L GOVERNMENT AGENCIES L O C AT E D I N E A S T E R N WA S H I N G T O N The Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MRSC) hereby advertises on behalf of the below listed local government agencies in Washington State (local governments) in Eastern Washington (Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Adams, Whitman, Garfield, Asotin, Spokane, Lincoln, Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties), including - but not limited to - cities (Title 35 RCW and Title 35A RCW), counties (Title 36 RCW), port districts (Title 53 RCW), water- sewer districts (Title 57 RCW), school districts and educational service districts (Title 28A RCW), fire districts (Title 52 RCW), transit agencies (e.g., Ch. 35.58 RCW, Ch. 36.57A RCW, Ch. 36.73 RCW, Title 81 RCW), and public utility districts (Title 54 RCW), for their projected needs for small public works estimated to cost $300,000 or less, and for consulting services throughout 2018. Additionally, MRSC advertises on behalf of some local government for their projected needs for vendor services throughout 2018. Interested businesses may apply at any time by visiting the MRSC Rosters website at www.mrscrosters.org. For questions about MRSC Rosters, email mrscrosters@mrsc.org. SMALL PUBLIC WORKS ROSTERS: Service categories include construction, building, renovation, remodeling, alteration, repair, or improvement of real property as referenced in RCW 39.04.155. Subcategories can be viewed on the MRSC Rosters website. CONSULTANT ROSTERS: Service categories include architectural, engineering, and surveying services as referenced in Chapter 39.80 RCW, as well as other personal and professional consulting services. Sub-categories can be viewed on the MRSC Rosters website. VENDOR ROSTERS: Service categories include supplies, materials, and equipment not being purchased in connection with public works contracts and limited service contracts as referenced in RCW 39.04.190. Subcategories can be viewed on the MRSC Rosters website. Currently subscribing local governments which have their Small Works Roster, Consultant Roster, and Vendor Roster hosted by MRSC Rosters: Adams County, Adams County Public Hospital District No. 3, Bridgeport School District, Chelan County FPD 6, Chelan-Douglas PTBA, Cheney Public Schools (Cheney School District # 360), City of Airway Heights, City of Brewster, City of Cheney, City of Colfax, City of East Wenatchee, City of Ephrata,

City of George, City of Grand Coulee, City of Mattawa, City of Medical Lake, City of Millwood, City of Moses Lake, City of Othello, City of Quincy, City of Ritzville, City of Royal City, City of Spokane, City of Sprague, Colville School District 115, Enduris Washington, Ferry County, Greater Bar Water District, Inchelium School District #70, Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue, Medical Lake School District, Okanogan Conservation District, Okanogan County Public Hospital District #4, Okanogan Douglas District Hospital #1, Pend Oreille County, Quincy School District, Reardan-Edwall School District No. 9, Samaritan Healthcare, South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue, Spokane Conservation District, Spokane County Fire District 10, Spokane County Fire District 8, The Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center Public Facilities District, Town of Coulee City, Town of Coulee Dam, Town of Ione, Town of Mansfield, Town of Odessa, Town of Springdale, Town of Uniontown, Town of Waterville, Waterville School District #209, Whitman County F.P.D 7. Currently subscribing local governments which have only their Small Works Roster and Consultant Roster hosted by MRSC Rosters: Chelan County, Chelan County Public Hospital District #1, Chelan County Public Hospital District #2, City of Bridgeport, City of Chelan, City of Electric City, City of Kettle Falls, City of Omak, City of Rock Island, City of Soap Lake, East Valley School District No. 361, Grant County, Grant County Mosquito Control District #1, Grant County Port District #10, Grant County Port District No.1, Oakesdale School District, Pend Oreille County Fire District #8, Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency, Town of Creston, Town of Marcus, Town of Northport, Town of Reardan, Town of Wilbur, Wenatchee School District #246, Whitman Hospital and Medical Center. Some or all of the local governments listed above may choose to use the MRSC Rosters service to select businesses. Master contracts for certain types of work may be required. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4, and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation Issued Pursuant to Such Act, these local governments hereby notify all businesses that they will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids or proposals in response to any invitations and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. Published in The Newport Miner June 6, 2018.(19) ________________________ 2018164 PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received through Monday, June 25, 2018, 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 29, 2018. 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.

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jams will be placed. All locations are within the Colville National Forest from River Mile 5.7 to 10.3 at the following locations (Lat/Long): Outlet Creek Confluence (48.845762/117.285206); Oxbow Side Channel 48.832474/-117.246516; Dispersed Recreation Site (DRS) 17 Side Channel 48.834136/-117.234245; Wasson and Cascade Creek Confluences 48.836037/-117.217422. This project involves 3.4 acres of soil disturbance for restoration activities, specifically, placement of engineered large log jams. The receiving waterbodies include Sullivan creek and its tributaries/ side channels, which include Outlet Creek, Wasson and Cascade Creek. The project will implement best management practices (BMPs) to manage stormwater and limit sediment release and turbidity within waterbodies. BMPs will include use of cofferdams to contain sediment and turbidity within in-water work areas, temporary bridges at water crossings, and perimeter controls (e.g., silt fencing, straw wattles). Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this 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 antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. 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 June 6 and 13, 2018.(19-2) _________________________ 2018166 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Newport City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., June 18, 2018 in Council Chambers located at 200 S. Washington Ave., Newport, Washington for the purpose of declaring certain real property legally described below surplus to the City’s needs: 1. Newport 56, RO-3-1, East ½ West ½ Southeast ¼ Southeast ¼, Section 24 Township 31 Range 45, identified in the assessor’s records as ID#16768, containing 10 acres of undeveloped land Published in The Newport Miner June 6 and13, 2018.(19-2) _________________________ 2018167 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING D AT E / T I M E C H A N G E Cusick School District No. 59 Pend Oreille County, Washington The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Cusick School District No. 59 (the “District”) hereby provides this notice that they will meet for their June Board Meeting on: Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: High School Library Cusick School District 305 Monumental Way Cusick, WA The purpose of this meeting is for the regularly scheduled June Board Meeting. /s/ Don Hawpe Cusick School District No. 59 Don Hawpe; Supt. Published in The Newport Miner June 6 and 13, 2018.(19-2) _________________________

Published in The Newport Miner June 6 and 13, 2018.(19-2) _________________________ 2018165 PUBLIC NOTICE S U L L I VA N C R E E K L A R G E W O O D Y D E B R I S H A B I TAT R E S T O R AT I O N P R O J E C T Seattle City Light, Lynn Best, PO Box 34023 Seattle, WA 98124, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Sullivan Creek Large Woody Debris, has four locations where engineered log

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Newport seniors graduate

MINER PHOTO|MICHELLE NEDVED

Newport Superintendent Dave Smith conA Newport graduate hugs his mother as he gratulates a senior as he receives his diploma MINER PHOTO|MICHELLE NEDVED presents her with a red rose at the beginning Saturday, June 2. Teacher Todd Matthews addresses the Class of 2018 Saturday during Newport High School’s graduation. of graduation Saturday, June 2.

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Years later while stationed in Alaska, he went to night school and earned his GED and a BA in Business Administration from University of Alaska. Bud retired Chief Master Sergeant, E9, the top enlisted rank at the time of his discharge. His last assignment was as sergeant major of the Chanute AFB hospital near Rantoul, Ill. Bud and Anola, with the youngest sibling still at home, decided to return to Spokane for retirement. They enjoyed many years of being “snowbirds” between Yuma, Ariz. and Spokane. In the late 80s, they bought a place near Grandview Plaza on Reeder Bay, Priest Lake where they have lived since. Bud loved Priest Lake. He loved the fishing, hiking, the beautiful setting, and huckleberry picking. While he was able, he walked several miles a day. He was still walking the neighborhood up until a few months before he died. A memorial service and gathering of friends and family will be held this summer at Kalispell Bay, Priest Lake at a date and time to be determined. Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation

Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

Howard Spencer Mahoney DES MOINES, WASH.

Howard Spencer Mahoney, “Spencer,” passed away May 14, 2018, in Des Moines Wash., Mahoney peacefully with family at his side. He was 77. Spencer was born Sept. 4, 1940, in Spokane Wash., to his parents, Howard and Sadie Mahoney. He was their only child. His parents considered him a gift. His mother Sadie had extreme complications during pregnancy and his birth was nothing short of miraculous. Spencer grew up in Spokane until the age of 12. His family moved to Ione, Wash., and purchased a store and gas station outside of town and renamed it Howard’s Airport Service. Spencer enjoyed the small town and had life long friendships with many of Ione’s

residents. He worked at the local sawmill. He attended Central Washington University where he met his wife of 40 years, Sandee. Moving back to Ione, Spence and Sandee gave birth to their first son, Matthew Mahoney. Seeking opportunities for his family, Spencer moved his family to the west side of the state and worked three jobs to earn enough money to support his new family and eventually purchase a home in Puyallup. Mark Mahoney soon arrived completing his family. Spencer took a position with Gibson Greeting Cards Company and thru dedication and hard work launched a successful sales career, which would include: The Drawing Board Greeting Card Company, Playtex, and eventually Max Factor Cosmetics. At the peak of his career, Spencer held the position of Vice President in charge of Sales. After the company was sold, Spencer launched Evergreen Sales, which he ran until his retirement. Finding retirement a little slow, Spencer was offered an opportunity to drive a school bus for the Peninsula School District and began a nearly 13year career with perfect

attendance. Spencer was at his best serving others. He was a caring father, who worked hard to provide for his family. Like all of us, Spencer had his struggles in life but near his completion of that journey, overcame many of those trying times and found new peace. He enjoyed the company of his neighbors and friends wherever he lived. Spencer is survived by his two sons, Matt and Mark Mahoney, daughters-in-law, Beverly and Rebecca, and four grandchildren, Miranda, Ashley, Spencer and McKenna Mahoney. Spencer will have two services to celebrate his life: in Gig Harbor June 2 and in Spokane, a graveside service is planned for 10 a.m. June 9, at the West Greenwood Cemetery where his parents are buried. Please post condolences and share memories at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.

Sharon Westerman Moore SPOKANE

Sharon Westerman Moore passed away May 30, 2018. She was 64. She was born Sherry Kay Orr, June 10, 1953, in San Luis Obispo,

Ceremony Saturday, June 9th at 10 a.m. Congratulations

Graduates

ue to changes in technology at Priest River Lamanna High School, the West Bonner County School District was not able to supply individual photos of graduates this school year. A group photo of the Class of 2018 will be in next week’s issue of The Miner, along with photos from the graduation ceremony.

Calif., to Clarence William Orr and Dorothy Charmaine (Simmons) Orr. The family moved to Spokane, Wash., where she attended Mead High School. She grew up tall and beautiful and loved to dress well. She was a striking presence to all who saw her, with a smile to remember and a laugh that was contagious. After high school she modeled Moore in Atlanta, Ga., before moving back home to Spokane. She got married and had her son before moving with her new family to Western Washington. Some of her favorite memories were at their family home overlooking Puget Sound in Kingston, Wash. She loved weekends on the water and playing badminton and tennis. After their daughter was born the family moved to Cupertino, Calif., for several years before she returned home once again to Washington. She moved to Davis Lake in Usk and made many friends in Newport, Wash. She was an amazing cook and was famous

for her cinnamon rolls, mashed potatoes, and that secret bean dip recipe that took hours to make and lasted mere seconds after being set out. She loved driving her convertible with the top down and her many dogs over the years, including Tibor, Ming and Wicket, but the true loves of her life were her kids, Dillon Goertz and Alexia Ashley (Goertz) Johnson. Her frail exterior belied her inner strength and she survived with grace hardship and illness beyond what anyone thought she could. Until her final days, she enjoyed watching movies and having her favorite lunch at Clinkerdagger where she always ordered pea salad and a long island iced tea. She hung on until she made her peace and said her last goodbyes, and then left this earthly world with her beloved daughter by her side, as always, holding her hand and telling her she was loved. She is survived by her son, Dillon Goertz; daughter Alexia Ashley (Goertz) Johnson; sister Cheryl Orr Damon; brother Michael Mckee; nephew Sean Hudson; and niece Sunny Hudson.

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