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Chemical dependency treatment at risk Intensive Outpatient Treatment program runs out of money at the end of month; increasing sales tax discussed

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Bob Harriman credits Pend Oreille County Counseling Service’s group treatment program with keeping him sober, seven months now and counting.

“The only reason I’m alive right now is because of this program,” he told a group of professionals gathered to discuss the pending crisis in chemical dependency program funding facing Pend Oreille and other counties. Harriman, 67, attends the Intensive Outpatient Program three times a week and goes to Alcoholics Anonymous four times a week. That’s what it takes to stay sober after 54 years of drinking, he said.

The substance abuse planning, a group of people from law enforcement, education, social services, health care and others interested in the problem,

met Wednesday, June 4.

The problem is that, since Jan. 1, Counseling Service has to bill Medicaid, a health insurance program for low income people, for most chemical dependency treatment instead of relying on a state program that reimbursed WHAT’S NEXT: at a far higher rate, acTHE SUBSTANCE ABUSE cording to Annabelle PLANNING GROUP WILL Payne, director of CounMEET: Wednesday, June 11, seling Services. at 3 p.m. at the Counseling The shortfall in money Services Building at 105 S. means the county’s only Garden Ave., in Newport. chemical treatment provider will run out of money at the end of June.

They’ve been dipping into the chemical dependency program reserves and those reserves run out the end of the month, she said.

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Annabelle Payne, director of Pend Oreille County Counseling Services, explains the funding problem during a meeting of educators, social service workers, health care professionals and other interested people Wednesday, June 4.

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Armed deputy joins Newport school staff in fall

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

COURTESY PHOTO|MIKE NOKES

This was the scene the day after a fire destroyed a manufactured home Friday, June 6. Four outbuildings were destroyed and the homeowner was injured in the fire.

Man burned in Royal Lane fire

NEWPORT – Albert J. Prichard, a man in his early 60s, was airlifted to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane with what were thought to be second-degree burns on his back Friday, June 6, after being burned in a fire at 230 Royal Lane in the southern part of the county.

Fire crews were called to a blaze about 7 p.m., South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue Chief Mike Nokes said.

He said when fire crews arrived, four outbuildings and a singlewide manufactured home were fully involved in fire.

He said the cause of the fire had not been determined, although it was thought to have spread from a burn barrel. Burn barrels are illegal in Washington.

Nokes said the four outbuildings, including a 40-by-40-foot shop, were

destroyed. A car, two tractors and a 25-foot camper trailer were also destroyed, he said.

South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue crews fought the blaze about three hours, then a crew stayed overnight.

Prichard was the only one hurt in the fire, Nokes said. Prichard was listed in satisfactory condition at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Monday afternoon.

Fish and Wildlife plans public hearings on Selkirks’ caribou SANDPOINT – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will hold two open houses, followed by public hearings in Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry, Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26, to listen to public comment on the listing classification of the Selkirk caribou.

NEWPORT – For the first time in nearly a decade, the Newport School District will have an armed deputy working on the district campus as a School Resource Officer (SRO) starting in the fall.

Sheriff Alan Botzheim interviewed three current Pend Oreille County deputies for the position of SRO, choosing Deputy Jerry Dobson. Superintendent Dave Smith was not part of the interview process.

“All three did a really good job,” Botzheim said. “I think he will be a good fit.”

Smith said the big difference with having an armed deputy monitoring the district campus is Dobson can be at the school within minutes if they are in need of him.

Smith said it should decrease theft and violence.

“Any issues with kids, with parents, it is a proactive way to stop situations from progressing to where they get out of hand,” Smith said.

School policy 4210 Regulation of Dangerous Weapons on School Premises states any federal, state or local law enforcement officer may carry a weapon on school grounds.

“If you are deputized, you can carry on school grounds,” Smith said.

Smith said this process will be ongoing and the exact outline of job duties would be figured out one step at a time. He said there is no School Resource Officer policy SEE SCHOOL, 2A

Gonzaga professor spends time at The Miner

The informational meeting on Wednesday runs from 2-5 p.m. at the Bonner County Administration Building first floor meeting room. The hearing will run from 6-8 p.m.

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Integrated Media Department at Gonzaga.

As part of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s Educator-in-Residence

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – A Gonzaga University journalism professor is spending some time at The Miner offices during June. Susan English is the chairwoman of the newly created

English

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B R I E F LY ‘No Wake Speed Limit’ removed CUSICK – Flood precautions for the River Bend community north of Cusick began last weekend with the delivery of sandbags and sand, Sam Castro, public works director, said.

Castro said three road districts staff have been placed on call in addition to the delivery of sand. The delivery was at the request of the Deputy Emergency Management Director JoAnn Boggs.

“I received a call from Emergency Management informing me that several property owners were concerned about property damage,” Castro said.

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The current water levels are 2,040.24 feet at Cusick on Tuesday, June 10, according to the Pend Oreille Public Utility District. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said they expect the water levels to continue going down.

With the water levels dropping, the Corps lifted the “No Wake Speed Limit” on the Pend Oreille River on Monday, June 9.

The “No Wake Speed Limit” states, “Whenever the elevation, at the Cusick gauging station, is at or exceeds 2,041 there shall be in effect a No Wake Speed Limit.”

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Chamber hosts state candidates NEWPORT – The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting state legislative candidates Tuesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. in the Grizzly Den of Newport High School.

Meet Washington State 7th Legislative District Sen. Brian Dansel, R-Republic, and candidate Tony Booth.

Candidates for other offices are welcome to attend and mingle.

Mark Zorica will moderate this event, and snacks, water and coffee will be provided.

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Forums held to meet principal candidates PRIEST RIVER – West Bonner County School District will hold community forums for both the Priest River Junior High School principal position and the Priest River Lamanna High School principal position. Community forums will be held Monday, June

16 from 5-6 p.m. The junior high principal forum will be held at the Priest River Junior High library.

The high school principal forum will be held at Priest River Lamanna High School, in the cafeteria.

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program, English began working in The Miner’s newsroom Wednesday, June 4, and will be here through Friday, June 20.

The program is jointly funded between the WNPA and the host newspaper. WNPA says the program has brought journalism educators into the real working world of community newspapers so they can accurately tell students that it could be a good place to work.

Part of her time in Newport will be spent talking with public officials, business owners and residents about their thoughts on the newspaper, how it has affected their lives and the community, and what direction they would like to see it go in the future.

She will also be working on general news stories and editing.

English said she was excited about the opportunity to spend time in the Miner newsroom because it is the lone media outlet covering Pend Oreille County.

“Some might think the lack of competition is a desirable situation, but the journalistic responsibility in this environment is large and complex,” she said. “The community expects the one newspaper to cover all events and issues, which is a challenge even for multiple news organizations. I am interested in observing how The Miner balances the requests and responsibilities.”

Fred Willenbrock, the owner and publisher of The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner for 28 years, said the timing for having English here is perfect.

“We are in the middle of a complete analysis of where we have been and where the community wants us to go,” Willenbrock said. “We will be surveying readers this summer and Susan’s interviews will

add depth to that study.”

He also said the staff is benefiting from her knowledge and are lucky to have her helping even for a short time.

Prior to becoming a full-time teacher, English worked as a journalist for 26 years,

‘The community expects the one newspaper to cover all events and issues, which is a challenge even for multiple news organizations.’

Susan English

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primarily at the Spokesman-Review in Spokane. She also contributed to national and regional magazines, and travel guidebooks produced by national and regional publishers. In addition to Gonzaga, English has taught at the University of Idaho, Whitworth University and as a visiting faculty member at the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, Fla. She said she has deep roots in the Pend Oreille Valley. Her grandfather, Elza Tatman, worked on the riverboats on the Pend Oreille River from about 1898 to 1908, and her grandmother, Alice Gardiner Tatman, taught school in Lenora between 1907 and 1910.

English lives in Spokane and has had a cabin on Bead Lake for a long time. She has also been a Newport Miner subscriber for many years.

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Payne said there will be a ripple effect throughout the county if the program closes.

The hospital emergency room, the county jail and schools will all see the impact of the lack of chemical dependency counseling.

Courts will have fewer sentencing alternatives. The emergency room will see more people, she predicts and schools will also feel the impact of not having outpatient treatment available in the county.

The difference in money between Medicaid reimbursement and state Grant In Aid reimbursement is substantial, says Payne. She says it costs about $16,500 a month for the outpatient program. That pays for a chemical dependency professional to work with about 25-30 people, who meet in smaller intensive outpatient groups three times a week.

Medicaid reimburses $19.28 an hour for clients in groups, compared to $48 an hour that the state Grant-In-Aid program paid for low-income clients.

“The Medicaid rate is not sustainable,” Payne said.

Payne says the state Legislature failed to fix the problem in the last session. The result is a crisis for the county’s program, she said, and others like it throughout the state.

Payne has made her case to county commissioners for a one-10th-of-1 percent sales tax increase to be used for chemical dependency treatment. The county commission could levy such a tax by themselves, without taking it to voters, she said.

That would generate about $90,000 annually, according to county Treasurer Terri Miller. The county already has such a tax for criminal justice.

“There are different formulas, so it may not come out the same,” Miller said. She said the criminal justice tax averaged about $98,000 a year over the last five years, but they have been unusually good years, sales tax wise, with several big projects in the north part of the county, such as the turbines for the dam, generating sizeable amounts of sales tax.

Miller warns against budgeting based on years with big purchases.

At the Wednesday meeting, county commissioner Mike Manus said he was not opposed to a one-10th-of-1-percent sales tax for chemical dependency. He pointed out that much of the burden would be borne by out of county travelers in the summertime.

County commission chairwoman Karen Skoog wasn’t as supportive of the tax. When Payne appeared before commissioners the day before, Skoog told her that for a tax increase, she would need to show the direct impact of untreated chemical dependencies.

At Wednesday’s meeting, she said she didn’t know the success rate of the programs.

After the meeting, Payne said she had the impression that the county commissioners would support such a tax, if they think voters would. If money is the problem, a group like Celebrate Recovery, a faith based recovery group in Priest River, may be a solution, said Harry Paris, the pastor who runs Celebrate Recovery. He spoke during the Wednesday meeting.

“We’re a volunteer organization,” he said.

They provide free group sessions.

Part of the problem with that is that Washington state law requires state credentialed counselors, something Celebrate Recovery lacks.

Payne said she was asked by a representative of Gov. Jay Inslee’s office what it would take to keep the program going until 2015.

Payne said $80,000 would get it to 2015, if the program can continue to bill for some of their clients.

She emphasized that the problem isn’t unique to Pend Oreille County. It is a statewide problem, she said.

“If something doesn’t change, it will be lights out from programs across the state,” she said.

Harriman, the man in recovery from alcoholism, said he wants the program to continue.

“It’s been a super deal for me,” he said. “I just want it for someone else, too.”

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The meeting Thursday will run from 2-5 p.m. at the Bonners Ferry High School, also with a hearing from 6-8 p.m. Interested parties are invited to deliver formal oral comments or testimony at the hearing.

USFWS published a 12-month finding in the Federal Register on a petition to delist the southern Selkirk Mountains population of woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou).

In response to the petition, it was determined that delisting the species is not warranted, but instead proposed to amend the current listing of this population by defining the Southern Mountain Caribou Distinct Population Segment (DPS), which includes the currently listed southern Selkirk Mountains population of woodland caribou.

USFWS proposes to change the status of the Southern Mountain

Caribou DPS to threatened under the Endangered Species Act. In addition, the service has determined that the approximately 30,010 acres designated as critical habitat on Nov. 28, 2012, for the southern Selkirk Mountains population of woodland caribou is applicable to the U.S. portion of the proposed Southern MounWHAT’S NEXT: tain OPEN HOUSES, Caribou FOLLOWED BY DPS. PUBLIC HEARINGS, All ARE SCHEDULED FOR SANDPOINT comAND BONNERS ments FERRY: June 25 must be and 26. postmarked or received on or before Aug. 6. USFWS will consider written comments submitted by mail or email, and oral comments delivered at the public hearings. Note comments submitted electronically using the Federal eRulemaking Portal must be received by 11:59 p.m.

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SCHOOL: Benefits to be seen next school year FROM PAGE 1

currently at the district.

“He’s real excited to do this. That’s what’s nice,” Smith said. “We are going to start school and see where it goes.”

The SRO program is funded by $50,000 from the 2015 levy.

Smith said they will pay the sheriff’s office the money and the department will pay the rest of Dobson’s salary. Botzheim said a step five deputy, the highest in the county, makes about $55,566 yearly with benefits costing about $20,000. Botzheim said when the department adds in training, equipment, cars and insurance, the cost of a deputy is about $100,000.

The West Bonner County School District has a contract with the Priest River Police Department to have an armed officer work in its district.

WBCSD receives a monthly invoice and Business Manager Debra Buttrey said the police department covers liabilities and insurances for the officer.

Smith said he was pleased with how Botzheim hired the resource officer.

“We gave him a vision for what we thought we needed,” Smith said.

The needs include a SRO on the school campus from about 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. being “visible,” Smith said. Sporting and other events may also be added to the SRO schedule. There would be possible interaction with students in classrooms as well.

Dobson is still a deputy and if an emergency arises, he may be called off of school grounds to assist with a call.

Dobson will attend a 40hour SRO training in the

Seattle area in July. Smith said they may ask for a national advanced training next year.

Dobson is married with five daughters, two still in high school, and is a foster parent. He has worked in law enforcement for 11 years and worked with two other agencies in Washington state that had SRO programs.

“I have seen first-hand the benefits that a SRO program brings to a community,” Dobson said. “I have never been an SRO but have been a Police Explorers’ Advisor and a 4-H leader for several years and have worked with youth in both those capacities.”

Dobson said he applied for the position because he wants to partner with the schools and the community to diversify his skills.

‘Any issues with kids, with parents, it is a proactive way to stop situations from progressing to where they get out of hand.’

Dave Smith

Newport School District Superintendent

“I’m excited about growing this new position into a partnership that the schools and the community will see as an asset,” Dobson said. “I welcome the opportunity to blend enforcement with relationship building and believe I possess the skills and experience to grow a successful program.”

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This time last year we saw mixed weather for the week. Warm temperatures and sun one minute, showers and clouds the next. This was the daily theme throughout the week. The high for the week was at 84, the nights held the week’s low at a cool 36.

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Thefts in Pend Oreille County on the rise

B R I E F LY Car rolls into river after chain breaks NEWPORT – Pend Oreille Fire District No. 4 handled a potential hazardous materials call Wednesday, May 28, when a 2001 PT Cruiser rolled into the Pend Oreille River off Ashenfelter Bay Road.

District 4 Fire Chief Nick Knaack said the owner was out fishing. When he went to leave, the PT Cruiser wouldn’t start. He and another person were attempting to hook the vehicle up to tow it away when the chain broke, Knaack said. The vehicle rolled into the Pend Oreille River and sank in about 10 feet of water about 9:30 p.m.

Knaack said fire crews didn’t see much of a sheen from oil that night. When they came back the next day to observe the vehicle being pulled from the river, they noticed a slight sheen from oil. They put out some absorbent pads to soak up the oil, he said.

Teens injured when car rolls CUSICK – Two 16-yearold girls were injured when their vehicle rolled on Westside Calispell Road, about five miles south of Cusick Thursday, June 5, according to a news release from the Washington State Patrol.

The girls were driving west on Westside Calispell Road in a red 1997 Plymouth Neon when it left the road and rolled about 4 p.m., according to the news release. Both girls, who were not wearing seatbelts, were ejected.

WSP is not releasing the girls’ names because the case is under investigation, according to Trooper Jeff Sevigny. The car was impounded and charges are being contemplated, he said. According to the news release neither alcohol nor drugs were involved. The cause of the wreck was speed, according to the news release.

The driver of the car was taken to Providence Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane and the passenger was taken to the Newport Hospital.

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“It’s probably more than we typically have,” Botzheim said.

Five burglaries were reported in the Diamond and Sacheen areas.

Botzheim said summer homes are being opened and people are returning to find damage to doors, missing chainsaws and storage units broken into.

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“They might seem menial, but to the person calling, it’s a big deal,” Botzheim said. “They are just devastating on people.”

While there were no burglaries in Newport, 13 thefts occurred during the month of May. Botzheim said one of the thefts was of copper wire from conduit on the roof of the Rancho Alegre Mexican Restaurant. The other thefts were cigarettes, bikes, a decorative fountain on someone’s porch and cash. Botzheim said 10 of the thefts came from people stealing food, alcohol and fuel from Safeway.

He said the security system at Safeway has working cameras and “a lot” of convictions are made because of the system.

Disturbances were up in Newport, with five calls in May and one call in April.

Botzheim said they ranged from loud fighting among couples to a group of men yelling in the Gazebo at

the end of Washington Street.

Newport had 297 calls in May, a jump from 235 calls in April. Botzheim said it gets busier with the warmer weather.

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A crisis moves Congress

oo often it takes a major crisis that threatens lives to make the federal government change its policies. But this might not be a bad thing if the right action is taken. It looks like a crisis that outraged the country because of the long waiting time for care at VA hospitals has started the reform of the failing veteran’s health care system.

And one small change this newspaper and other people have preached for years is part of both the House and Senate versions of laws to increase veterans’ access to care. They both order the Veterans Administration to pay for health care at local clinics and hospitals if the veteran lives 40 miles or more from Veteran Administration hospitals or if they have had to wait more than 30 days for care.

For years, the VA has only paid for care at some local facilities, ignoring requests from many like Newport Hospital and Health Services. Veterans were forced to travel to Spokane, Colville or Sandpoint for care. Spokane has an official VA facility while Colville and Sandpoint hospitals were designated by the VA. Spokane is too far and the other two might be fine for some but are still inconvenient for most veterans in this county.

This new policy should simply allow veterans to get care where they want. If passed with a policy to allow veterans to go where they want, it will lower the waiting time for local veterans, ease the need for new VA facilities and staff, and provide quality care for veterans close to their homes. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., applauded the House passage Tuesday of H.R. 4810, the bipartisan Veteran Access to Care Act of 2014, for which she is an original co-sponsor.

We urge the Senate to pass a version of the law now that includes the right for veterans to choose medical care at the facility they want. The 40-mile rule should only be applied to hospitals in the VA system and not to those private and public hospitals they have designated.

This local care option should become a permanent part of any long-range plan to reform the health care system for veterans. It was a good idea before the crisis and a better one now.

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Veterans deserve better This is a story about two brothers. They grew up here in Eastern Washington, joined the Marines and fought in Iraq and Afghanistan after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The brothers served valiantly, in the name of American freedom, to defend liberty and democracy abroad. They saw battle and bloodshed, bore witness to the loss of life and faced the unforgettable and haunting realities of war.

The brothers returned to America emotionally shattered, psychologically distraught and forever changed.

And the Department of Veterans Affairs failed to treat them.

Years later, like many of their comrades, these brothers, whose names we are keeping private, suffer from severe post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, physical disabilities and memory loss.

One lives with severe head injuries because of the bombs that went off beside him in Fallujah. The other was afraid to admit his suicidal thoughts. And when he finally did, the VA locked him in a room for several torturous hours until they ultimately let him go – without any treatment or assistance whatsoever. He was left alone to replay and relive the horrors of war. This is unacceptable and inexcusable.

As the wife of a retired Navy commander and the representative of Fairchild Air Force Base, I see firsthand the permanent effects of war – both physical and psychological – on those who serve our country. Nearly 30 percent of today’s veterans return from war with some kind of service-related disability – often PTSD or traumatic brain injury – and too often, the

VA fails them. Though recent reports highlight the fundamental inefficiencies and mismanagement within the agency, G U E ST the VA O P I N I O N has failed to protect REP. CATHY America’s MCMORRIS veterans RODGERS for far too R-WASH. long.

This week I heard from numerous veterans and veterans groups throughout Eastern Washington who are experiencing this mismanagement firsthand. This is a serious problem, and it demands a serious solution, because right now, too many veterans feel as if the VA treats them like a burden, leaving them both alone and untreated in the aftermath of war. We need to address the systemic, structural issues within the VA – the misallocation of resources, the interminably long waiting lists, the bureaucratic inefficiencies – to ensure that our American heroes are properly protected the second they return home from war. We also must quickly address the veterans who are waiting for care.

That’s why I support efforts in the House that would give any veteran unable to obtain an appointment within 30 days the option to receive care outside of the VA system. Our veterans should be allowed to go to local doctors and hospitals to treat their physical conditions and rely on the VA for issues that are unique to SEE MCMORRIS, 5A

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YO U R O P I N I O N Safeguard rural culture To the editor: Those individuals who’ve had Pend Oreille County Commissioners’ ear for several years are those whose agenda is the elimination of planning regulations that have worked well for 20 years.

On March 11, the Pend Oreille County planning commission ignored existing regulations to recommend approval of the rezoning of 2/3 square mile of designated agriculture/timber resource land – land with seasonal elk herds, as well as local family’s seasonal cattle pasture.

Utah investors continue to seek to rezone 1 house per 20 acres, to one house per five acres near Ione on LeClerc Road. With no demonstrated need for additional residential building lots, this project could threaten home investment opportunities because it alters current rules that now provide a measure for buying or building safety and predictability.

Evidently, local leadership believes residents support subdividing working agricultural land and wildlife habitat by reverting back to a time of land development uncertainty.

Property taxes won’t lessen, but market values could become unstable in our flagging economy.

Clearly developers expect a defined planning process, but out of area investors often want a shorter process, with some profit seekers railing against overview that now protects locals.

And in the absence of any other voices, county commissioners seem to hear only investor’ priorities.

If approved, this current proposed keyhole development will set precedence for any lake/river front single family parcel to be used as corridor for a multi-housing develop-

ment 1/4 mile away.

Heads up neighbors. If you like open space, protection of farm and forestland from larger developments, land use fairness, protection of your home investment and desire to enhance security of future local investments, speak up now. E-mail/call your mayors, council members and commissioners. Say you want to safeguard rural culture. Say no to abandonment of the GMA. Say NO to rezoning the Old Boy’s Ranch. Don’t wait.

-John Cain Metaline Falls

Ownbey, Pend Oreille County showed true hospitality To the editor: The Washington State Association of County Clerks held its annual summer conference at beautiful Camp Spalding at Davis Lake in Pend Oreille County the week of May 19. To the best of anyone’s knowledge, this is the first conference of any elected officials to be held in Pend Oreille County.

Our hostess, Pend Oreille County Clerk Tammie Ownbey, and her staff presided over a week filled with meetings, trainings and as much sightseeing and entertainment as the evenings would allow. Our group had dinners at the Circle Moon Theater and at the Cutter Theater in Metaline Falls after a memorable train ride from Ione to Metaline Falls. Tammie also organized a scavenger hunt with local merchants in Newport, giving us an opportunity to explore many of the shops and businesses in town.

Our sincere thanks to Tammie Ownbey and her staff at the county clerk’s office, the staff at Camp Spalding, the merchants involved in the scaven-

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Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was rescued, Saturday, May 31, from the Haqqani terrorists, part of the Taliban. In exchange for Bergdahl, the U.S. Government released five Taliban commanders who were held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba since 2001. Many of his former platoon members said he deserted his post and walked off the camp, possibly resulting in about six of his fellow soldiers’ deaths while they searched for him.

ger hunt, and those who prepared and provided the dinners and entertainment at the Circle Moon and Cutter theaters. We appreciated your attention to detail and your kind hospitality. It was one of the best conferences ever.

-Ruth Gordon Jefferson County Clerk

Illusions at the supermarket To the editor: A consumer rights group, Food and Water, found that no matter how many brands appear on the shelves of our market, your dollars are going to the same few parent companies. These mega companies include Kraft, ConAgra, PepsiCo, Nestle, General Mills and Campbell Soup Co. In their report, they concluded that, among 100 grocery categories, a small number of these companies control an average of 63 percent of the sales, and in 32 of categories more than 75 percent of the sales were controlled by fewer than four companies.

Food and Water concluded that the average consumer is powerless against the companies controlling the grocery market. Further, since the beginning of the Great Recession, grocery prices have risen up to twice as fast as inflation.

Our illusion of low inflation is created by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which reported inflation for the 12 months ending December 2013 for both food and “all items” grew a measly 1.2 percent.

Even if they painted a consistent picture, the official U.S. inflation figures can’t be trusted as-is because of statistical adjustments that were made to the calculations

in the 1980s and 1990s by our trusted government officials. These adjustments acted to lower the reported inflation rate and make it nearly impossible for high inflation numbers to appear.

Be reminded of low inflation while you purchase a 75 cent can of Campbell’s Tomato Soup at a price 50 percent higher than in 1969, but containing only 10.75 ounces of product rather than the 16 ounces it contained in yesteryear.

(That’s a whopping 32 percent reduction in the amount of product you are purchasing for more of your dollars.)

So neighbors, add this to your grocery list: a double illusion being presented by our trusted government and the grocery industry.

It’s not hard to find.

-Judson Lightsey Newport

VA lied to meet our expectations To the editor: Unrealistic expectations from citizens create a corrupt government that lies to us in order to meet our expectations. The recent VA scandal is a prime example of our expectation that any veteran can walk into a VA facility and get immediate treatment. The idea is that no matter how many patients we add to the system with our wars and ever ageing veterans, the VA will somehow rise to the challenge and work with 100 percent efficiency.

First, there is the expectation that only veterans who qualify for benefits will get them. We certainly wouldn’t want a fake veteran to get benefits he didn’t earn. Then there is the proof needed to tie the veteran’s medical condiSEE LETTERS, 5A

R E A D E R ’ S P O L L R E S U LT S Do you think the city council is being unduly restricting of the public’s use of parks by this policy?

No, insurance is a reasonable requirement to protect the public’s interest. The city administrator has enough experience to see that the requirement is carried out appropriately.

57%

43%

Should the U.S. Government have exchanged five Taliban commanders for Bergdahl?

Yes, the American way is to never leave a man behind.

No, he may face charges of desertion so he may end up in jail.

What was the point?

Yes, the policy goes beyond what is necessary for the orderly operation of what is a public space.

Total Votes: 16

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Todd pleads to stolen property, meth, firearms charges

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Walter Randall Todd, 50, pleaded guilty to charges of possession of stolen property, possession of methamphetamine and two counts of illegal possession of a firearm in Pend Oreille County Superior Court Thursday, June 5. Sentencing is set for July 12.

Deputy prosecutor Dolly Hunt and defense attorney

‘It’s hard to prove someone has stolen vehicles on their property if there are multiple people there.’

Allen Neilson

Superior Court Judge

Kyle Smith worked out the plea, which involves a chemical dependency evaluation and a possible Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative (DOSA) sentence. Four counts of possession of stolen vehicles were dismissed.

Hunt said she would have a hard time proving the other charges.

“The state had concerns whether we could prove Mr. Todd was involved with every stolen vehicle,” she

said. There were multiple residences in the Todd compound, she said.

“It’s hard to prove someone has stolen vehicles on their property if there are multiple people there,” Superior Court Judge Allen Neilson said.

Smith said Walter Todd didn’t own the property.

Todd pleaded guilty to first degree possession of stolen property for some vehicle parts, pleaded guilty to second degree possession

of stolen property for possession of a stolen chainsaw and vehicle parts, pleaded guilty to possession of meth and two counts of second degree unlawful possession of a fire arm. Todd is a felon and prohibited from possessing firearms.

Todd and his brother, Robert Patrick Todd, were arrested in June 2013 following a raid by the Washington State Patrol’s auto theft unit of their Stohr Road property,

near Spring Valley Road, south of Newport. Four stolen vehicles were located on the property.

Charges of manufacturing and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute against Robert Patrick Todd, 47, were dropped last month after Neilson ruled that the search warrant offered insufficient evidence to search his residence and that marijuana seized could not be admitted as evidence.

MUD: Cross-country travel on the Colville National Forest is prohibited FROM PAGE 3A

$5,000 and the U.S. Forest Service may bring a civil suit against the individual to pay for the costly restoration.

In addition, this type of offense can sometimes result in fewer opportunities for recreational motorized use, in effect penalizing the

majority of forest users who understand that some limits are necessary to conserve and protect resources owned by all, according to the Forest Service.

While the road adjacent to the damaged wet meadow is open to all vehicles, cross- country travel on the Colville National Forest is prohibited as identified on

the forest’s Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). Copies of the Colville National Forest MVUM are free of charge and available at any forest office and online. Note that the 2013 version of the Colville National Forest MVUM remains in effect for 2014.

Wet meadows on the Colville National Forest pro-

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tion to military service and not a condition that was created after the veteran got out of the military. I can see the headlines and outrage if veterans made it through the system and got unqualified benefits.

Then there is the mind boggling situation of prioritizing the care that qualified veterans receive to determine who goes first in line.

The idea that every local veteran can show up on a given Monday and not have to wait is certainly unreasonable to say the least. So it didn’t surprise me when some VA hospitals made up data that met our expectations.

Two years ago, I recall our congresswoman taking several complaints from

vide foraging opportunities for elk and other big game animals. Wetlands provide habitats for native amphibians and most of the rare insects and plant species found on the forest.

Wetland soils tend to be fine grained and prone to compaction. Vehicles driven

U.S. should mind its own business To the editor: Ah yes, another week, another missal from Pete Scobby, the expert on everything. How long do

you think it would take for Russia or China to be at our doorstep if we disarmed?

Should we be all over the world fighting for other countries’ freedom while we are loosing our own freedom in the USA? No! Should we be imposing anything on foreign countries? No! This is what has gotten us in this situation to begin with; we need to mind our own business.

We refuse to stop terrorism here because it provides our government with the justification to spy on and control our own citizens such as the NSA does. We trade terrorists for a traitor so the terrorists can rejoin the Taliban and kill more Americans. And all we the people do is to remain apathetic to it all.

-John Weyant Priest River

bogging” sites.

The Colville National Forest requests the public’s help in protecting fragile wetlands. Report off-road violations to the Forest Supervisor’s office at 509684-7000 on weekdays or 509-685-6900 on weekends.

McMORRIS: Deaths attributed to delay FROM PAGE 4A

veterans when she came to Newport for a political visit.

Her office is expected to call up and put pressure on the VA like it’s a political rather than medical situation. So a congressional complaint just bumps one veteran in front of another. The congresswoman certainly doesn’t send more money to the VA, but she does forward the complaints she receives.

Then the VA just lies if it can’t help the complaining veteran.

-Pete Scobby Newport

through these sites can quickly tear up the vegetation, compact the soil, and leave deep ruts. Exposed soils may then dry out and become colonized by noxious weeds.

It can take many years for habitat values to be restored on the worst “mud-

their specific needs. We need to modernize this outdated agency, bring it into the 21st century and ensure that the VA is better equipped to treat the health and psychological issues that are unique to our veterans.

In May, I co-sponsored the bipartisan Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act of 2014, which holds the VA accountable for actions that are both egregious and preventable, and it passed overwhelmingly in the House.

I urge the Senate to take immediate action on this legislation so we can get it to the president’s desk and signed into law. We cannot afford

to waste more time. With 23 deaths already attributed to delayed care -- and many more in which “delay in treatment” has been listed as a factor – we refuse to let another veteran lose his or her life for something that can be prevented.

When one joins the military, he or she is promised health care for life. So we need to make sure that happens.

It’s time to bring the VA into the 21st century with stricter management, greater accountability and better care. While the agency has done great things – such as its innovative work with prosthetics for disabled veterans or its telehealth system in Spokane – we

need to take a closer look at the VA’s infrastructure, its strategic plan and its allocation of resources. The agency needs greater accountability and transparency. But most of all, the VA needs to shift its priorities so the veteran is always the priority.

We will keep fighting. We will fight to give veterans the care they deserve and were promised. We will fight to modernize the VA to meet the needs of today’s service members. And we will fight for those two brothers in Eastern Washington and for the millions of heroes just like them who have served America with unwavering resolve. They have protected us, and now we will protect them.

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THEFTS: Deputies check ‘junk vehicles’ FROM PAGE 3A

clothes, shoes, a fourwheeler and a six-wheeler.

The six-wheeler was recovered and a suspect has been identified. The prosecuting attorney has the report and will determine what charges the suspect faces.

“It’s so important to meet some people and have them check on your home,” Botzheim said.

Thefts were also on the rise in the Diamond and Sacheen Lake areas, with 13 reported in May and five in April. They ranged from packages being taken off of a porch to an antique tractor being taken. Botzheim said the tractor was supposed to go to the man’s son for yard art, but when

the son went to retrieve it, it was gone. The tractor was going to be sold as scrap metal by the person who stole it, Botzheim said.

At Sacheen Lake, a 12foot aluminum boat was flipped upside down on the beach and when the owners returned to retrieve their boat a couple of days later, it was gone.

The town of Cusick had 40 calls in May with eight in April. The increase comes from agency assistance calls where another agency, such as the Kalispel Tribe, responds to a call and assists the sheriff’s office. Also on the rise was suspicious circumstance calls.

There was one house fire in Cusick, caused by grease on the stove. The

woman refused to exit the house and poured water on the fire before responders arrived on the scene. She later snuffed out the fire by smothering it with a lid.

Ione had a slight decrease in calls with 17 in May and 23 in April. A verbal argument at the Food Court caused a disturbance and one report of child abuse or neglect was made.

The deputies also checked on the status of a “junk vehicle” in Ione, to make sure it was not stolen before the owner disposes of it. He said this is common practice.

Suspicious circumstances in Metaline Falls increased to three from one in April. The number of calls remained at 14 for May and April.

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Cusick School District talks budget CUSICK – The Cusick School District Board of Directors has began preparation on the 2014-15 fiscal budget and will hold a public

budget hearing Tuesday, June 17, at 3:30 p.m. in the school library.

Comments on the budget will be accepted at the meet-

ing. Following the budget hearing, the board may adjust and adopt the 201415 fiscal budget during its regular board meeting.

Comment now on Inn at the Lake

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County’s Community Development Department has issued a determination of completeness for the vacation rental permit application and State Environmental Policy Act checklist (SEPA) from Jody L. White for Inn at the Lake, a vacation rental located at 581 Southshore Road in Diamond Lake.

The county planning commission will be hearing the permit application at the July 8 meeting.

The county plans to

issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the SEPA checklist and is processing the application under the optional DNS process, which means there will only be one environmental comment period.

People who want to com-

ment on the project may submit written comments up until June 26.

You can inspect the file at the Community Development Office downstairs at the county courthouse at 625 W. Fourth Ave. in Newport.

CORRECTION Carter Schutz’s name in the Newport Graduation section in last week’s issue of The Miner was transposed. The Miner regrets any confusion this may have caused.

WE E K AH EAD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

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

ROTARY CLUB: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

PEND OREILLE KIDS CLUB: 6 p.m. Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

NEWPORT TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles

STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Newport Library

FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Blanchard Library

HAPPY AGERS MEETING AND POTLUCK: Noon - Priest River Senior Center DANCE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

PRIEST RIVER LIONESS: 11:30 a.m. Priest River Senior Center

AL-ANON: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, call Jan, 208-946-6131

AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING: 7 p.m. - Priest River VFW

WEAVERS’ GROUP: Noon to 3:30 p.m. Create Arts Center HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS DIAMOND LAKE CLUB: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 WOMEN’S AA: 9:30 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

“THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE”: 7 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse

SUNDAY, JUNE 15 ATHOL AMERICAN LEGION POST 149 BINGO: 1 p.m. - Post 149 “THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE”: 3 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse NEWPORT YOUTH: 4 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport

MONDAY, JUNE 16 PRIEST RIVER LIONS: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church

TUESDAY, JUNE 17

p.m. - Blanchard Community Center MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS GATHERING: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church

JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center

AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church

WEIGHT WATCHERS: 5:30-6 p.m.

Weigh-in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport

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

PRIEST RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER MEETING: 5:30 p.m.

- rotating restaurants

JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center

PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick BINGO: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

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

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

FAMILIES FOR KIDS AND DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport

PRM-ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown

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

NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

- Create Arts Center

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance

JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center

LIVE MUSIC: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

NEWPORT TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles

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

SET FREE NORTHWEST MEAL AND WORSHIP: 6:30 p.m. - Cornerstone Building behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown

BLANCHARD STITCHERS QUILTING SESSION: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center

SPIRIT LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-665-5921 for locations ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

THURSDAY, JUNE 12 PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Create Arts Center BASIC MEETING: 10 a.m. Blanchard Community Center STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS DALKENA CLUB: Noon - Call Bonnie Witt 509-447-3647 or Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. Hospitality House in Newport LOOSELY KNIT: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: 5:30-8 p.m. - Newport Library CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 5:30 p.m.

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PRIEST RIVER TOPS: 6 p.m. - Priest River Free Methodist Church

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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NEWPORT SOCIAL MEETING: 12-12:30 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church

KINSHIP CAREGIVERS FOSTER PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 ROTARY CLUB: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING

PRM-ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport PRIEST RIVER TOPS: 6 p.m. - Priest River Free Methodist Church VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST/ AUXILIARY: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW NORTH IDAHO PATTERN RACERS 4-H: 6 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Oldtown PRIEST RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE: 6 p.m.

- 1710 Ninth St., Priest River YORK RITE OF FREEMASONRY: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport

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Planning for Cusick Food Bank underway CUSICK – The Town of Cusick is looking for consultants to help choose a Food Bank site after receiving a planning grant. The grant is from the Washington State Community Development Block Grant program with federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Consultant responses and Statement of Qualifications must be delivered by Tuesday, July 1, at 5 p.m. to the Town of Cusick, PO Box 263 Cusick WA 99119.

Interviews will be scheduled the following week with the consultant selection at the Monday, July 14, Town Council Meeting.

The town seeks statements of qualifications from consultants with expertise in rural socioeconomic development, education, among other skills that would enable them to perform a food bank feasibility study. The project will result in a plan to guide the town in increasing levels of social services related to food for those in need.

JUNE 11, 2014 |

Ione vacant lot ready for lease

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

Major components of the planning project include identification of any existing structures suitable for use as a food bank or possible sites for new construction with cost estimates. A needs survey to identify priorities and determine the order in which they will be addressed will also be done.

The fees for the contract will be negotiated, but the anticipated contract amount is $22,000.

For questions and more information contact the Town of Cusick at cusick@itss.net.

IONE – The Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners will discuss leasing an Ione property to the highest commercial bidder at a public meeting Monday, June 23 at 1 p.m.

The property is located at 208 Main St. and was purchased originally by the county to partner with Rural Resources to build an assisted living facility that never got funded.

The meeting will take place in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 625 W. Fourth in Newport. There will be a minimum bid set before the meeting and the property is zoned commercial.

County Commissioner Steve Kiss said the property is currently a vacant lot.

The land used to have a grocery store sitting on it, however, that building was vacated and about 8-10 years ago, the

North county power outage planned IONE – North Pend Oreille County will experience a power outage, Saturday, June 14, from 11:59 p.m. through 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 15, affecting all customers just south of Sunvale Acres on both sides of the Pend Oreille River to Box Canyon Dam, including the town of Ione.

The Pend Oreille Public Utility District crews will be conducting maintenance and repairs at the Box Canyon substation

2014201 PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Qualifications (RFQ) – PEND OREILLE COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT #1 (“District”) is soliciting statements of qualifications and performance information from firms or teams of firms interested in providing architectural and engineering services for space design analysis/campus siting analysis for placing

a clinic and residential care buildings in the most desirable location/preparation of budgets for various options to meet objectives for major construction and renovation projects. Interested parties should contact Kim Manus, CFO, to obtain a copy of the RFQ guidelines and submittal instructions. Contact may be made via mail: Kim Manus, CFO, 714 W. Pine Street, Newport,

and surrounding transmission lines. In order to perform the work, the substation and lines must be shut down.

The necessary outage has been organized and scheduled in an effort to lessen the impact to PUD customers as much as possible. The PUD appreciates the understanding and patience of its customers while the maintenance work is being performed.

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county bought it. The building was torn down.

Kiss said the board of commissioners was approached by an individual interested in the property. Kiss would not comment on the business venture, except to say, “It would be a good fit for that property.”

Laws state the commissioners must advertise the property and offer a public process.

Kiss said if another person shows interest, they would probably go to an oral auction.

“We are going to try to keep it as low as we can to encourage a business there,” Kiss said.

The county would not spend money to update and build on the property and Kiss said if the lessee makes “substantial improvements” to the land, then a longer lease could be possible. They are open to negotiations, Kiss said.

Levee meeting with Army Corps of Engineers

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

CUSICK – Port of Pend Oreille manager Kelly Driver has arranged a meeting with the Army Corp of Engineers to discuss the Trimble Creek culvert and Perkins Slough, Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at the Cusick Community Center.

Both areas have been showing potential problems.

The Corps will discuss the extent to which they are able to help with the levees and how their programs work in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Driver said the Corps has fixed broken levees and dikes before and are a good asset to the project.

“Let’s take advantage of

their expertise,” Driver said.

Three county entities have a part in fixing the pending problems.

The diking district has pipes and culverts under the levee, the Port of Pend Oreille has the railroad tracks on top of the levee and the PUD has a pump station at Trimble Creek and head gates on Perkins Slough.

County Commissioner Steve Kiss said the entities have had two meeting with the Corps discussing how to get the levees fixed. He said the two culverts under the levee are potentially failing from being more than 60 years old and covered in rust.

“It’s just a concern,” Kiss said.

On Thursday, June 5, Port officials, Kiss, three Corps engineers from Seattle and railroad staff all toured the Trimble Creek culvert and Perkins Slough to familiarize the Corps with the area and the rising concerns. Kiss said the Corps wanted to see the area under high water levels.

Part of the upcoming meeting would be to discuss how to get the levees placed on the federal registry, which would allow the Corps to help with fixing the levies, not waiting to help only in an emergency, Kiss said.

“As of right now, they would come in only if it broke,” Kiss said. “We just don’t want it to fail.”

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NEWPORT – Enjoy live music at the Hospitality House in Newport on Friday, June 13. The free show opens at 6 p.m. with Cook’s Mountain Country Grass, and features the music of the Magic Bluegrass and Country Band starting at 7 p.m.

The Hospitality House will be sponsoring the free concerts twice a month throughout the summer.

This show is great entertainment for people of all ages.

The show has been running for seven consecutive years, organizers said.

Coffee will be served, and people are encouraged to bring snacks for the refreshment table.

The Hospitality House is located at 216 Washington Ave., Newport.

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Painting the town Jim Crowley puts a coat of primer on the Owen building in Newport Thursday, May 15. The remodel of Owen’s Grocery is nearly complete. The trim along the entire building will be repainted black.

North county shop burglarized, truck stolen IONE – The Pend Oreille County District 3 Road shop, located at 161 Sullivan Lake Road, was burglarized Thursday, June 5 and a red 2010 Ford F-150 pickup was stolen, in addition to chainsaws, welders, gas cards and more than 100 gallons of gasoline, according to a press release from the Pend Oreille County Sheriff.

According to the press release, while deputies were conducting their investigation into the road shop burglary, they learned that the Pend Oreille County Transfer Station located at 2841 Sullivan Lake Road, had also been burglarized, with items missing and the building damaged.

Pend Oreille County Risk Manager Don Ramsey said that all the items except the truck were insured for replacement value, with a $5,000 deductible. The truck, which was valued at about $20,400, was also insured but not for replacement value, he said.

Anyone that may have any information on either of the burglaries or vehicle theft is urged to contact Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office at 509-447-3151.

NEWPORT – Workshops range from chainsaw safety to plant identification at the annual North IdahoEastern Washington Forest Owners Field Day, June 21, at a farm south of Newport.

Washington State University Extension Forestry organizes the Field Days for forest owners throughout the state.

Classes and activities will focus on maintaining forest health, fostering wildlife habitat, fire protection and on timber and non-timber forest products. Presentations will run hourly from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Horsmann Hills Farm.

Gates will open at 8 a.m. Appropriate attire for walking short distances in forested terrain is recommended. In addition to the classes, displays and vendors will be available.

Portable restrooms, coffee, refreshments and drinking water are available on-site. A barbecue lunch will also be available, for $10, but must be ordered no later than June 13. Call or email Extension Educator Andy Perleberg at 509-667-6540 or andyp@ wsu.edu. Field Day participants can also bring their own lunch.

The Horsmann Hills Farm is located at 38305 N. Starr Road, 20 miles south of Newport. A detailed schedule of presentations, and directions to the farm, will be posted on the WSU Extension website, www. forestry.wsu.edu.

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Tiger Store open for season The Tiger Historical Center and Store opened its summer season with a yard sale recently. The store is open Thursdays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Labor Day. The center is located at the crossroads of Highways 20 and 31 in northern Pend Oreille County.

Woman arrested after fleeing sentencing

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – A woman who disappeared from court before her plea and sentencing Thursday morning, June 5, turned herself in and was sentenced in the afternoon.

Deputy prosecutor Jeremy Schmidt told Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson that Holly A. Stigall, 40, was scheduled to plead guilty and be sentenced. Stigall was charged with second degree unlawful possession of a firearm, second degree possession of stolen property and third degree theft.

She was looking at 16 months incarceration, he said. “That may have inspired her flight,” Schmidt said, asking for a $50,000 bond.

Defense attorney Michael Morgan asked for a $10,000

bond.

Neilson agreed to a $25,000 bond.

Over the lunch hour Stigall and her attorney exchanged a series of phone calls and she appeared in court in the afternoon. She pleaded guilty to the three charges and was sentenced by Nielson.

Stigall, who has previous convictions for burglary and controlled substance violations, was sentenced to 18 months for second degree unlawful possession of a firearm, eight months

for second degree possession of stolen property and 364 days for third degree theft. The sentences are to be served concurrently. She was also ordered to pay $750 in court fees. The warrant was quashed.

Stigall was convicted of possessing a stolen credit card, antique cameras and a laptop computer. The firearm conviction was for possession of a 30-30 rifle. Because of prior felony convictions, she was prohibited from possessing a firearm.

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South End ATV plan restores forest NEWPORT – The U.S. Forest Service South End Project will restore campsites in the Colville National Forest, designate new off-highway vehicle (ATV) routes and implement an ambassador program with volunteers riding through the forest to interact with ATV visitors to keep the experience enjoyable for everyone.

Colville National Forest Supervisor Laura Jo West signed the South End Project and Forest Plan Amendment Environmental Assessment (EA) on Saturday, May 31, choosing alternative three, which includes restoration of campsites currently causing resource damage, development of parking areas and an adjustment of the boundaries of three management areas in the Colville National Forest Plan.

“This decision will designate a system of roads and trails that create quality loops, connect communities, and provide for better access and increased opportunities for off-highway vehicles, while protecting natural and cultural resources,” said West. “Once the new routes are added to the Colville National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map they will be a great addition to ride and enjoy.”

The first group of routes to be designated will connect the communities of Chewelah, Cusick, and Usk. The Forest Service said until some important restoration and safety analysis work can be completed, the new routes will not be open to the public.

The project area includes all or parts of: Ruby, Cusick, Tacoma, Twelvemile, Monaghan, Indian, Addy, Leslie, Bayley, Chewelah, Thomason, Cottonwood, Smalle, Winchester, and Calispell Creek drainages on the Colville National Forest northwest of Newport.

In addition to the new routes, an important restoration effort at Phillips Lake, about 10 miles north of Chewelah, will repair some previous damage. During the restoration of Phillips Lake, there will be walk-in access only. A gate will be placed on the road into the lake and limited parking will be available. The restoration includes blocking all usercreated ATV trails, blocking the wetland areas with rocks and defining parking and camping areas.

The Forest Service is also working toward restoration of campsites to define parking areas and reduce compacted areas with work in Ruby, Tacoma, Cusick, and Calispell expected to occur next summer with the goal of designated camping along high use areas.

The Forest Service said implementation and restoration efforts on the large project area would be phased in over the next 15 years.

Each potential route requires a safety analysis and a one-year monitoring period

to ensure there is no unauthorized use before being officially designated as open on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM).

An implementation team will meet twice each year. In the spring, it will determine the roads to be added in the following year. During the summer, each new route will undergo a safety evaluation and be surveyed for usercreated ATV routes. In the fall, it will review monitoring, and roads that meet the criteria will be put on the MVUM for the following year. To be put on the MVUM, a route must not have any new user-created ATV routes.

The ambassador program is being developed with interested parties. Formal agreements are being drafted. The program involves volunteers riding through the area and interacting with visitors.

For more information on the South End Project, contact Rodney Smoldon, District Ranger at rsmoldon@ fs.fed.us, 509-738-7700, or Gayne Sears, District Ranger at gsears@fs.fed.us, 509447-7300.

To view the South End Project and Forest Plan Amendment Environmental Assessment go to: http:// www.fs.usda.gov/projects/ colville/landmanagement/ projects

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Cutter hosts tea with Jane Austen ambiance METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre is hosting its annual spring tea Saturday, June 21 at 11 a.m. with an 1810 ambiance for the Jane Austen themed tea.

Tickets are $15. There is limited seating and reservations are required.

The tea will feature three courses with a variety of light luncheon fare and a variety of accompanying teas. The program will feature the rules of etiquette that the author Jane Austen would have insisted upon, as well as readings from all six of her novels having to do with taking tea.

Those attending the tea are encouraged to dress for the event, having fun with more delicate attire, and considering gloves and hats as appropriate. For those adventure-

some attendees, a dress in the “empire” style would be welcome.

“Everyone has a delightful time when they enter into the spirit of the tea,” said Tara Leininger, chairwoman of the tea. “And our costume room has rentals for those who might wish to indulge in something Jane Austen would find appropriate.”

The event has become a family affair, with grandmothers and aunts bringing the younger generations to experience and enjoy the Cutter teas.

To make reservations, call the Cutter Theatre at 509-446-4108 during office hours of Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park St. in Metaline Falls.

Cutter features metal artwork METALINE FALLS – The Gallery at the Cutter Theatre will feature the work of Rod Dennis and the Lazy D Metal Arts now through Sunday, June 15. The Cutter Gallery is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and during special events at the Cutter.

Dennis is from Clayton, Wash., and is a self-taught blacksmith under the guidance of his mentor, Don Henstrom. With his father working on a cattle ranch, Dennis learned the early skills of pounding rusty nails and using a small anvil.

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features a variety of metal artwork and home décor items. The Lazy D show at the Cutter Gallery will feature items for sale.

For more information on the Lazy D gallery show, or for upcoming gallery artists, contact the Cutter Theatre at 509-446-4108.

Nearly time for Newport Rodeo, parade NEWPORT – Preparations are underway for the 65th annual Newport Rodeo, with work crews preparing the grounds for the rodeo, which takes place June 27 and 28, with performances getting underway at 7:30 p.m.

Adult tickets are available for $10 advance, $12 at the gate. Advance tickets for children 5-11 cost $5 and children under 5 are admitted free.

This year’s rodeo will feature a drill team, the Skagit Rein Riders from SedroWooley, Wash., along with ranch bronc riding and the standard rodeo events.

For local participants, there is the crowd pleasing

calf panty pull contest, in which teams compete to see who can be the fastest to put pantyhose on a calf.

Call rodeo president Ray Hanson at 360-770-1180 if you want to participate.

There are a host of other activities during rodeo weekend, including the Paradise Amusements Carnival, which rolls into town Thursday, June 26, and remain through Saturday, with a full variety of rides and games. This year carnival discount tickets are available were rodeo tickets are on sale.

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The rodeo parade, will be held Saturday, June 28 at 11 a.m. Parade participants will gather at the grounds near Sadie Halstead Elementary School at 9 a.m.

Those who want to participate in the judged portion of the parade can find an entry form on the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce website (www.newportareachamber.com).

After the parade on Saturday there will be music at the Gazebo in downtown Newport. Also Saturday, from 3-6 p.m. at the Newport City Park there will be free live music. Members of the Newport Music Festival Association which puts on their musical festival in the park September 5-7 is organizing this show.

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METALINE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

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METALINE FALLS – Pend Oreille Public Utility District General Manager John Jordan will discuss the current projects at the PUD during the North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce meeting, Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion in Metaline Falls.

Projects that will be discussed include the Sullivan Lake cold water pipe, the Metaline Falls water system and the removal of Mill Pond Dam. The PUD Board of Commissioners may also attend the meeting.

The removal of Mill Pond Dam has prompted many residents to voice concerns via social media and Facebook. The North Pend Oreille Save Mill Pond Facebook page has more than 417 “Likes” to show support, and asks north county residents to take different “Actions,” such as emailing the county commissioners, calling the Seattle City Light public affairs office and using the “page shares” information about upcoming meetings.

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FISH: Several ways to submit comments FROM PAGE 2A

Eastern Time on the closing date. Any comments received after the closing date may not be considered in the final decisions on these actions.

The public may obtain copies of the proposed rule at http://www.regulations.gov at Docket No. FWS–R1–ES–2012-0097; or by contacting the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Office directly at 208-378-5243; 1387 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, Idaho 83709.

Comments may be submitted electronically, in the mail, orally at a public hearing or written at a meeting.

To electronically submit comments, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. Submit comments to FWS–R1–ES–2012-0097.

To submit by mail, send to; Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS–R1–ES– 2012-0097; Division of Policy and Directives Management; U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Service; 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, MS 2042– PDM; Arlington, VA 22203.

To submit orally, register to speak at one of the public hearings and deliver oral comments that will be recorded, transcribed and then entered into the official record.

Written comment forms will be available at the information meetings and public hearings.

Citizens may hand-write comments that will be scanned by the service and submitted to the Federal eRulemaking portal.

There are no limits to the length of written comments. Written and oral comments are given the same consideration.

Idaho Fish and Wildlife will post all comments on http://www.regulations.gov. This generally means that any personal information you provide will be posted.

For more information about caribou conservation, the 12-month petition finding and proposed rule, visit http://www.fws. gov/idaho.

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ROAD ATLAS Current, detailed road atlas, spiral bound with laminated cover. Pend Oreille County, Washington $31.75. Bonner County, Idaho $37.50. Sold at The Miner Newspapers, 421 South Spokane Avenue, Newport. (509) 447-2433.

(12HB-alt tf) EAGLES SATURDAY Golf tournament, June 14th, 9:00 a.m. Golf entries and fee on or before 6:00 pm. Thursday, June 12th. Steak night June 14th, 5:00- 7:00 p.m.

Red Eye Logic dance band 7:00- 11:00 p.m. $3.00 cover charge. Eagle members and their guests.(19p) MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH The Newport School District is accepting applications for a Middle School Football Coach. For more information contact the District Office at (509) 447-3167 or visit our website at www. newport. wednet.edu for the job posting and application process.

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(19) OLDTOWN AUTO SALES We buy clean used cars and RV’s. See our complete inventory online at www.oldtownautos.com.(51HB-tf) FREE SEMINAR ESTATE PLANNING AND DEMENTIA Thursday, June 12th, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Denise Stewart Law Office, 414 West 3rd Street, Newport.

Coffee and cookies provided.

Call (509) 447-3242 for reservations as seating is limited.

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Call Lynn (208) 664-0858. $18.00/ hour. (19p) GARAGE SALE 121 North Warren Avenue, Newport. Friday, June 14th 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. only.

Snow thrower, old tools, wine glasses, linens, etc. All sorts of good stuff.(19p) JUNK FROM MY TRUNK Saturday, June 21st 10:004:00. Ad: $2.00. Salvage, industrial, vintage, primitives, and much more. Food and music. Highway 2 between Newport and Diamond Lake.

(509) 589-0097.(18HB-3) ENROLL NOW FOR SUMMER COLLEGE CREDIT CLASSES Spokane Community College Newport Center, 1204 West Fifth Street. (888) 323-2399.

Summer quarter starts July 1!(19HB-2) GREAT ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES! Country and bluegrass music this Friday 6:00. Hospitality House, your community and senior center, 216 South Washington, Newport. (509) 447-3812.(19) LOOKING FOR birth parents/ family of Mary Katheryn Nash (adopted name). Date of birth March 5, 1952. Please email nv_ baker@yahoo.com with any information.(19HB-2p) MECHANIC NEEDED Diesel, heavy duty trucks and machinery. Busy shop.

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Must have own tools. Full time plus, pay depending on experience. Apply: jlsp@ povn.com, Post Office 250, Newport, 99156, or (509) 4474214 Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (19HB-2)

RAIN OR SHINE Indoor moving sale- includes housewares, horse tack, tools, various miscellaneous items. Priced to sell. 265 Endicott Loop, off old Priest River Road, approximately 3 1/4 miles east of Highway 41.

Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.(19p) YEARLING ANGUS and polled Hereford bulls. A. I. sired. 1000-1200 pounds, $2,000- $3,000. Visit our website at hagencattleandhay. com for more information and pictures or call (509) 9364380.(17HB-4p) IRIS GARDEN BLOOMING Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through late June.

205 North Craig Avenue, Newport. (509) 671-1539. (19) ESTATE SALE Saturday, June 14 7:00 a.m.7:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 15 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. 8804 East Bridges Road, Elk, Washington. Wood stove, claw tub, antiques, canning jars, old books, lots of miscellaneous.

(19p) SALES BY TUDY Outside moving sale, Friday 8:00 to 4:00, Saturday 8:00 to 1:00. From Priest River to Dufort Road, then to Vay Store and Cafe- follow green signs.

Tools, generator, log splitter, chainsaws and more, plus yard items. Much miscellaneous! No previews or early sales- cash preferred.(19p) Place your classified or display ad with The Miner and it will appear in both newspapers - The Newport Miner (Pend Oreille County) and The Gem State Miner (West Bonner County). All for one good price. Call (509) 447-2433 for details.

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Lifestyle

B R I E F LY Blanchard Grange celebrates Father’s Day BLANCHARD – The Blanchard Grange is holding its annual Father’s Day ice cream social and cake auction Saturday, June 14, at 3 p.m. at the grange.

Bring a cake to be auctioned if you wish, and money to bid on cakes.

The grange is located at the intersection of Mason Road and Rusho Lane.

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

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

COURTESY PHOTO|SRAVASTI ABBEY

The Sravasit Abbey will consecrate the Chenrezig Hall June 14. The public is welcome to tour the building starting at 9:30 a.m.

Sravasti Abbey consecrates its new Chenrezig Hall June 14 NEWPORT – Sravasti Abbey, the Buddhist monastery outside of Newport, will consecrate its new community and guest facility, Chenrezig Hall, Saturday, June 14.

The day begins with tours of the new building at 9:30 a.m. Consecration ceremonies begin at 10 a.m.

Key participants in the construction – including residents – will share information about the process beginning at about 11:15 a.m., followed by a vegetarian potluck lunch in the new dining room.

All are welcome to attend.

Sravasti Abbey practices in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and Chenrezig (pronounced chen-ri-zee) is the Tibetan name for the Buddha of Compassion (also known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit and Kuan Yin in Chinese).

The new building serves as the welcoming center

and hub of community activity, thus supporting the Abbey’s mission to help cultivate peace in residents, visitors, and in the world.

“When guests arrive at Chenrezig Hall,” Sravasti Abbey founder Venerable Thubten Chodron explained, “they will be greeted with the open arms of the Buddha of Compassion.”

Architect Tim Wilson of Momentum Architecture designed Chenrezig Hall.

George Weaver of Alpha & Omega Construction in Oldtown served as the contractor. At just less than 10,000 square feet, the building houses the monastery kitchen and dining room, libraries, guest rooms, work and classrooms, and a small chapel.

Construction began in September 2012 and was finished by December 2013. The community’s

work on finishing details will continue into 2014.

In keeping with Sravasti Abbey’s values of simplicity and environmental stewardship, Chenrezig Hall is constructed of Faswall, a “green building system” that uses insulated wood chip-cement blocks to create a wellinsulated, sturdy structure that is both fire and pestresistant.

Sravasti Abbey is unique as the first American monastery in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition that is dedicated to training Western-born or Englishspeaking monks and nuns.

Members of the Sravasti Abbey community also serve on the board of Youth Emergency Services of Pend Oreille County.

Sravasti Abbey is located at 692 Country Lane, Newport. For information and directions, call 509447-5549 or visit www. sravasti.org.

Wilderness festival celebrates Northwest beauty NEWPORT – The Colville National Forest is hosting a free Wilderness Film Festival with more than 10 short films celebrating the beauty, history, and adventure of 50 years of the Northwest wilderness. The mini-film festival is suitable for all ages.

Organizers said there would be breathtaking scenes that may make residents proud to live in a country with the foresight to preserve wild places for future generations. No tickets or passes

are required and seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. The first free showing is Thursday, June 19, from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Roxy Theater. Metaline Falls Cutter Theatre will offer the showing Friday, June 27, from 7:30-9 p.m. Showings are also available in Spokane, Thursday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mountain Gear Outdoor Store, and in Colville, Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Rendezvous Theater. The short films

include: “American Values – American Wilderness,” “Last Light,” “Sage Steppe,” “North Cascades Wilderness Ranger,” and a special production by Gonzaga University students highlighting the Salmo-Priest Wilderness in Northeast Washington.

Colville National Forest District Ranger Gayne Sears and partners from the Lands Council or Kettle Range Conservation Group will be on hand to introduce the films, answer questions and hand

Newport Soroptimists donate to Meals On Wheels NEWPORT – Soroptimists International of Newport recently presented a check for $500 to Mary Sterling for the Newport Meals On Wheels program. Meals On Wheels delivered more than 3,800 meals to homebound seniors in Pend Oreille County during 2013. The donation will be used to continue the program through 2014. Meals On Wheels provides food and an opportunity for seniors to have outside contact and socialization. Hot meals are provided by Newport Hospital Community Nutrition Services. Frozen meals, liquid supplements and shelf-stable meals are also available.

Meals On Wheels needs regular drivers and substitute drivers on a weekly or twicea-month schedule. Call Darlene Visger at 1-877-219 5542 for further information about volunteering or donating.

out door prizes. For more information, contact Sears at 509-447-7300.

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 101 S. Scott • Newport Sunday Morning 10 a.m.

(509) 939-0676 CalvaryNewport@aol.com / 97.3 FM “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”

John 6:35

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS S.S. ~ 9:30 • Worship ~ 11 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

(Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Sandy Strait - 509-447-3687

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

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

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

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

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

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

COURTESY PHOTO|SANDY LOSKILL

Micki Weisbarth, president of the Newport Soroptimists, presents a $500 check to Mary Sterling of Rural Resources for the Meals On Wheels program in Newport.

4912 Spring Valley Road Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. -- Sunday School (509) 447-3588

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Truck wash benefits local organizations

BY DESIREÉ HOOD

Live music, refreshments at Hospitality House NEWPORT – Enjoy live music at the Hospitality House in Newport on Friday, June 13. The free show opens at 6 p.m. with Cook’s Mountain Country Grass, and features the music of the Magic Bluegrass and Country Band starting at 7 p.m.

The Hospitality House will be sponsoring the free concerts twice a month throughout the summer.

This show is great entertainment for people of all ages. The show has been running for seven consecutive years, organizers said.

Coffee will be served, and people are encouraged to bring snacks for the refreshment table.

The Hospitality House is located at 216 Washington Ave., Newport.

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NEWPORT – As it has for years, the Pend Oreille Public Utility District will allow local organizations to wash the PUD trucks to raise money for local projects. The truck washes can be held on Fridays at noon or at a scheduled time on the weekends during the summer.

Payment is made on a per-truck basis. Large trucks earn $20 each and small trucks are worth $15 each.

The PUD will supply hoses, buckets, soap, paper towels and window cleaner.

“I am very proud of our employees who help facilitate this activity. Much of the work is done outside normal work hours as the vehicles are in use during the day,” PUD General Manager John Jordan said.

“It is truly gratifying how many different ways our employees are involved in community activities.”

District Warehouse employees will move the trucks during Friday washes and

a PUD employee must move the trucks on the weekend.

It is the responsibility of the organization to schedule with a PUD employee who is a member of the participating organization to move the trucks. If a PUD employee is not affiliated with the organization, the truck wash will not be allowed.

PUD Contracts and Public Information Officer Eileen Dugger said the groups that typically sign up include sports teams, 4-H, scout troops, high school classes and other non-profit organizations.

Participants must be at least 12 years old and there must be one adult for every two children. A minimum of six people is required and a maximum of 12 is allowed.

Climbing on the trucks or wandering around the PUD warehouse is not allowed.

The PUD said the majority of participants of the organization need to reside in Pend Oreille County.

For more information on the truck washes, call the PUD at 509-447-3137.

Newport hikers raise snack program funds NEWPORT – Newport hikers John and Jane Floyd hit the high country trails again this week, walking miles for a good cause.

John Floyd has hiked more than 175 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail and nearly 600 on the Continental Divide Trail, motivated in part to raise money for the Healthy Kids Snack Bags program. His wife, Jane Floyd, provides trail support.

Their Hike-to-Health quest raises funds through pledges.

The hikers resumed their trek on the Continental Divide Trail just north of Yellowstone National Park June 2. The trail follows the spine of the Rocky Mountains.

The Floyds have raised about $1,200 for the Hike to Health program, which is part of the Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation’s Healthy Kids Snack Bag Program.

The program serves more than 200 children from Newport, Priest River, Priest Lake, Oldtown and Cusick by distributing weekly snack bags. About half of the money raised came from local pledges, the other portion is from donations from friends.

John Floyd averages nearly 19 miles a day. Followers and donors can follow his journey via the NHHS Foundation website, http://www.phd1.org/, and photo blog.

Pledge forms are available at the website, or by calling the Foundation office, 509-447-7928.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Nursery Care Available Rev. Russell Clark 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m.

Saturday Evening 7 p.m.

Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. - 5p.m.

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.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

Newport Church - Corner of Lilac Lane & Hwy. 20 North Head Elder Gilbert Navarro (509) 447-4755 Sat. Morning Services Sabbath School 9:30 • Worship 11:00 NACS THRIFT SHOP (509) 447-3488 PO Valley Church School (208) 437-2638

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 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time September - May AWANA - Tuesday 5:30 p.m.

The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

4 Miles South of Newport, Hwy. 2 Sun.: 9:30 Sun. School, 10:30, Worship, 6 p.m. Evening Service Sun. & Wed. at Pastor’s house. Jams 5 pm 2nd Saturdays Pastor, Walt Campbell: 447-5101

HOUSE OF THE LORD

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

“United Generation Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6 p.m.

Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.hotl.me

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 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“The aim of this Wronged One in sustaining woes and tribulations, in revealing the Holy Verses and in demonstrating proofs hath been naught but to quench the flame of hate and enmity, that the horizon of the hearts of men may be illumined with the light of concord and AMERICAN LUTHERAN attain real peace and tranquility.” Bahá ’u’ lláh CHURCH E.L.C.A. Please call 509-550-2035 for the next 332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich can be found at Sunday School 9 am - Worship Service 10 am www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org (509) 447-4338

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Sports

B R I E F LY Hoefer places at Union Extreme Bulls event UNION – Thor Hoefer of Priest River won fourth in the average at the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s Extreme Bulls Division II bullriding held June 6 at Union, Ore. The Extreme Bulls tour is the second tier of the PRCA’s stand-alone bullriding events.

Hoefer placed second in the finals with his 79-point ride, which ended up also good for fourth in the average.

He won $1,300 for his riding. Dallee Mason of Caldwell, Idaho, won the event with 167 points on two head. He was the only cowboy to qualify on two.

COURTESY PHOTO|ARIZONA ATHLETICS

Newport native Aaron Castle throws shot put at the NCAA West Track and Field Preliminaries in Fayetteville, Ark. He graduated from Newport High School in 2012 and is the third freshman in University of Arizona history to make it to the NCAA championships in this event.

Castle takes 11th at NCAA preliminaries

Will throw in NCAA Championships this week

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arizona Wildcat No. 20 men’s and No. 14 women’s track and field teams, including Newport native Aaron Castle, competed May 29 in the NCAA West Preliminaries in Fayetteville, Ark. He is the third freshman in UA Wildcat program history to make it to the finals of the NCAA Championships, June 11-14 in Eugene, Ore., in the event.

Castle, a redshirt freshman who graduated from Newport High School in

NEWPORT – The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has approved official recognition for U.S. Bicycle Route 10, connecting Anacortes, Wash., to Newport.

The 407-mile route follows the northern, cross-state, highway corridor State Route 20, from the international ferry terminal in Anacortes, Wash., with a scenic alpine climb over Rainy and Washington passes in North Cascade National Park. It summits Loup Loup Pass near Twisp, scales the Okanogan Highlands at Wauconda, and crests the Kettle Range at the 5,575-foot Sherman Pass, the highest paved mountain pass in the state. It crosses the Selkirk Mountains at Little Pend Oreille Lakes and follows the Skagit, Methow and Okanogan rivers, crosses the Columbia River at Kettle Falls, and follows the Pend Oreille River from Ione to Newport.

The U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS) will be designated in updates of the highway design manual followed by government

transportation planners and engineer, providing the basis for maintaining and improving the route. It will eventually connect the northern-tier states, linking Washington to Maine, running from the Pacific to the Atlantic oceans. It will include more then 50,000 miles of interstate bicycle routes crisscrossing the country when completed.

“This bike route designation is an example of what can be accomplished by working with partners like Washington Bikes and local communities,” said Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Secretary Lynn Peterson.

“It’s estimated by the Outdoor Industry Association that Washington could see as much as $650 million annually from bike travel statewide. These are benefits that will be shared throughout the route.”

The USBRS effort in Washington is being coordinated by Washington Bikes, formerly known as the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, in partnership with the WSDOT. The project depends on volunteers from Washington Bikes to collect input from bicycle clubs, SEE BIKE, 12B

2012, began the day for the Wildcats and earned an 11th-place finish overall with a toss of 60 feet, 4. inches That is the second-best toss of his career. His first throw was 59 feet, 3 inches, which placed him at 11th heading into the final, which includes the top 16.

Going into the final round of throws he was 12th overall. He had his best throw of the day at 60 feet, 4 inches.

He is the son of Mat and Cindy Castle who were long time Pend Oreille County residents where Aaron and his brother Logan grew up.

Bonner County offers boating class SANDPOINT – The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office Marine Division will be conducting a Boat Idaho Safety Course Saturday, June 14 in the training room of the Marine Division Boat House, located behind the sheriff’s office, 4001 North Boyer Ave., Sandpoint.

The six-hour class will cover safe boating practices and will earn the participants an Idaho Safe Boating Card.

Sign‐in will be at 8:30 a.m. There will be a short break at noon; brown bag lunch recommended. The course is free. A study guide will be provided. For more information call 208‐263‐8417, extension 3125.

COURTESY PHOTO|RON EDMONDSON

That’s a big brown trout MINER PHOTO|DESIREÉ HOOD

Kicking off summer vacation Keegan Stott learns how to kick a field goal during the youth football camp at Newport High School, Thursday, June 5. High school football players, head Grizzly football coach Zac Farnam and assistant coaches taught the kindergarten through seventh-graders about technique and basic skills of football as well as tackling form. Farnam said the weight room will be open for use over the summer from 9 a.m. to noon, Mondays through Thursdays.

June 14 is free fishing day in Idaho COEUR D’ALENE – Saturday, June 14, is your chance to try fishing for the first time, or dust off your rod and put it back into use. It is Free Fishing Day in Idaho, and Fish and Game invites everyone to celebrate the day by fishing anywhere in Idaho without a license.

Though fishing license requirements are suspended for this special day, all other rules, such as limits or tackle restrictions, remain in effect.

Free fishing day includes salmon; anglers don’t need a license or salmon permit, but they are still subject to all bag and possession limits.

Free fishing day provides a great opportunity for novices to give fishing a try, according to Fish and Game. It is also a great opportunity for those who might want to pick up an old tradition. It is also a great opportunity for parents to introduce their children to the sport for the

first time.

At special locations around the state, equipment will be available for use, and fishing experts will be on hand to help novice anglers learn the ins and outs of fishing.

In addition, all these locations will be stocked with hatchery rainbow trout prior to the special day. For information on a location near you, contact your local Fish and Game office.

Bicycle across Washington State New route connects Pacific Ocean to Newport

Spartans looking for coaches, trainer PRIEST RIVER – Priest River Lamanna High School is in the market for a head coach for basketball and baseball, an assistant football and volleyball coach and a high school trainer, according to postings on the West Bonner County School District’s website.

The high school trainer position requires a Bachelor of Science degree and certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification. It pays $14,000 annually.

The basketball coach position pays $3,146 and the baseball coach position pays $2,921.

The assistant volleyball and football coaching positions each pay $2,247.

Employment as a teacher is preferred for the coaching positions, according to the website.

For more information on how to apply, you can go online to www. applitrack.com/westbonner/onlineapp. Click the link to the athletics/ activities section on the left hand side of the page.

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Blake Edmondson, 12, hooked this 30-inch brown trout on Diamond Lake Saturday, May 24. Edmondson and his father, Dave, both from southern California, were visiting Blake’s grandfather Ron Edmondson, who lives at Skookum Rendezvous RV Park in Pend Oreille County. Blake used a little “kokanee killer” that caught a small rainbow trout and while bringing it to their boat the brown trout attacked and got hooked. They released the big brown which was one of the hatchery broodstock planted by the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Department.

S P O RT S C A L E N D A R WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 NEWPORT GRIZZLIES SPRING FOOTBALL CAMP: 3-5 p.m. Newport High School

THURSDAY, JUNE 12 NEWPORT GRIZZLIES SPRING FOOTBALL CAMP: 3-5 p.m. Newport High School

FRIDAY, JUNE 13 NEWPORT GRIZZLIES SPRING FOOTBALL CAMP: 3-5 p.m. Newport High School

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 OPEN GYM, ADULT BASKETBALL: 7 a.m. - Newport High School

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June 13 - 14 • Elk Community Park • 40502 N. Elk - Camden Road

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Elk Pioneer Days celebrates 38th year ELK – The 38th annual Elk Pioneer Days will take place June 13-14 at the Elk Community Park.

The festivities begin Friday, June 13, with vendors opening up their booths at noon. A firefighters’ breakfast is Saturday morning, from 7-10 a.m. at the Elk Fire Station. The menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, milk and juice.

Suggested donations are $6 per adult, $4 per child 12 and younger, or $18 for a family of two adults and two children.

A portion of the proceeds goes to the fire department’s scholarship fund.

Vendors open in the park at 9 a.m. The road is closed at 9:15 a.m. for the parade, which starts at 10 a.m. Sign-ins begin at 9 a.m. at the Boondocks Store.

Children’s activities are in the park all day. The Elk VFW beer garden is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This year they are serving Bloody Marys from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Opening ceremonies, the flag raising, National Anthem, parade awards and community announcements are from 11:55 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the park.

The Fourth Annual Thunder Valley Car Show starts at noon in the park and local entertainment and live music will go on all day. Entrants to the car show can begin arriving at the park at 9 a.m. Those who are in the parade can arrive at the park afterward. They entry fee is $15. The show will be a bit different this year, with a People’s Choice Top Ten style judging. Questions and signups can be directed to Tami Boone at 509-292-8129, or email her at elkcarshow@ gmail.com.

The Elk Days Dance at the Elk VFW Post is at 8 p.m.

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Class of 2014 MINER PHOTO|MICHELLE NEDVED

Right: The Newport High School class of 2014 received their diplomas during a ceremony Saturday at the high school. Speakers included principal Dennis Matson and retiring teacher Barbara Bell.

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Left: Newport High School salutatorian Alex Young, left, and valedictorian Kailey Ralston give the graduation address Saturday, with the theme of Dr. Seuss.

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Left: Selkirk Valedictorian Katie Couch, left, and Terra Baer led the procession of graduates into the gym during the ceremony. The Salutatorian was Sean Huntsman.

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OBITUARI ES George Vickerman Sewell CAMBRIA, CALIF.

George Vickerman Sewell of Cambria, Calif., passed away April 15 at the age of 88.

He was born Sewell April 12, 1926, in Newport, to Harold Arthur and Grace Vickerman Sewell, the third of five children.

Mr. Sewell grew up in and attended Newport schools, where he lettered in sports, graduated with honors and was his class’s co-salutatorian. He attended the Navy ROTC at the University of Minnesota during World War II. For several years after, Mr. Sewell was a math teacher in Sebastopol, Calif., and in 1951, began his 33year career as a programmer for IBM. He lived in Saratoga, Calif., for many years and it was there he met and married his wife of 25 years, Marjorie. In 2004, George and Marj moved to Cambria, Calif.

Mr. Sewell had many passions in life, including photography, astronomy, dancing, and travelling.

In 12 short years, he and Marj visited China, Russia, Canada, England, Scotland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Argentina and even Antarctica. His biggest passion was photography. It was a rare sight to see him without a camera draped around his neck. He drove across the United States many times enjoying the countryside and on family vacations, extended the drives by stopping to photograph scenery.

Later on, he would disappear on backpacking trips, just to photograph the spring runoff in various parts of the western U.S. For years he belonged to the Saratoga Camera Club, The Sierra Club and various square dancing clubs. He also loved singing, hiking, backpacking, camping and swimming. He cherished his time at Diamond Lake at the family cabin. His second great passion was for astronomy and was blessed to spend his last night on earth watching the lunar eclipse.

Mr. Sewell is survived by his wife of 25 years, Marj; his sister Martha Oien (and James) of Issaquah, Wash.; his three children, Phil (and Maria) of Goleta, Calif., Jackie Klimowski (and Mike) of Spokane and Tom (and Charmen) of Mill Creek, Wash.; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his brother Jim, sisters Grace and Win, and the mother of his children, Betty Lazaga Sewell.

A memorial will be held June 20 at noon, at the United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport, with Pastor Russ Clark officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Church of Christ or charity of one’s choice.

Albert Leroy Griffin DEER PARK

Albert L. Griffin passed away Saturday, June 7, with his family at his bedside at the age of 82.

He was born Griffin April 4, 1932, in Salem, Ore., to Kenneth and Thelma Griffin, the second of five children. He en-

listed in the U.S. Army at the age of 16. He spent 20 years in service where he achieved numerous accommodations for his work, as he often went above and beyond the call of duty. In 1954, he received an award for saving three German civilians from drowning and was given a parade in his honor presented by the mayor and base commander.

While stationed in Bamberg, Germany, he met the love of his life Luitgard M. Wagner.

They were married Dec. 6, 1952. They traveled together, stationed in Alaska, Georgia, California, back to Germany, Idaho, and Washington.

Along the way, they grew a family: son Marlin, born in California and two daughters Susan (Johnson) and Sandra (Blake), born in Germany and, niece Denise Easter (and Leonard) joined the family. He retired from service in Spokane, in 1968 as a recruiting officer, Sergeant 1st Class. He loved the Army and was very proud of all that he accomplished while in service.

Mr. Griffin was a selfeducated, intelligent man that was successful at any venture he wanted to accomplish. He had a vision and the knowledge, integrity, and hard-working ethic to make that vision a success.

In 1964, Albert and his wife started a furniture store, Griffin’s Furniture in the Five Mile shopping center in Spokane. The business grew and they expanded to Newport in 1970. They continued to run two furniture stores and in 1971 went into the restaurant business, opening Al’s Restaurant on Highway 2 near Deer Park.

Celebrating his wife’s heritage, the restaurant featured German cuisine and Al’s ‘Gutentime Band.’ With the help of his wife and three children, he successfully ran all three businesses until he retired in 1992.

In retirement, Mr. Griffin built a new house in Deer Park, landscaped exquisitely by him and his wife, and in close proximity to the golf course, a sport he took up at the age of 72. He and Luitgard enjoyed bowling together on two different leagues and he was also a member of the VFW and the Eagles. He was also an excellent pool player and played daily with his wife for much of their 62 years married.

In 2007, Al and Luitgard bought a condo in Mesa, Ariz., and became “Snow Turkeys” per Al. He played two rounds of golf daily until four weeks before he died. He said his new club improved his last game by five points.

He was an excellent grandfather to seven grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Luitgard (Margaret), brother Bobby I Griffin (and Barbara), son Marlin Griffin (and Maureen), daughter Susan Johnson (and Dallas), Sandra Blake (and Jim), and niece Denise Leonard (and Tom); grandchildren, Jason Griffin (and Heather), Shannon Johnson, Jaime Johnson (and Diane), Robert Blake (and Amanda), Joseph Blake, Brian Griffin and Sarah Johnson; niece and nephew Tara Collins (and Trevor) and Tom Leonard (and Amanda); great-grandchildren, Colby, Brandon, Haillee, Jordon, Taylor, Jacob, Jena, Anna, Emily and Conner and greatniece Kalee; as well as numerous nieces and nephews who live out of the area.

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P O L I C E R E P O RT S EDITOR’S NOTE: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights.

Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys.

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

MONDAY, JUNE 2 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Telephone Rd. E., complainant heard one gunshot sounded like high-powered rifle.

THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. State Ave., report of phone fraud attempt.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Colton T. Wylie, 24, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, James D. Lebow, 37, of Newport was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION: Penny Lane, registration violation.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hatchery Rd., report of two vehicles parked for an hour on side of road.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of two males hitchhiking, possibly intoxicated and walking in and out of traffic.

THEFT: Monumental Way, Cusick, report that push lawn mower stolen over the weekend.

THEFT: W. 2nd St., male at assisted living reporting money missing from his room.

FRAUD: S. State Ave., respondent states someone called and stated they were with the FBI and needed a money order for $400.

and third degree malicious mischief.

port, Dmitriy A. Belyakov, 32, of Spokane was arrested for driving under the influence.

THURSDAY, JUNE 5

SEX OFFENSE: Pend Oreille County, report of sex offense, unknown exact address of incident.

BURGLARY: Sullivan Lake Rd., report that lock is broken off gate, stuff thrown all around shop.

NOISE COMPLAINT: Greggs Rd., report of party down on river.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Rockwood Rd., complainant believes neighbor is poisoning his dogs.

BURGLARY: Sullivan Lake Rd., report of building broken into – no items taken – damage to building.

ARREST: Yocum Lake Rd., Edward P. Santacruz, 47, of Spokane was arrested on warrants.

THREATENING: Quail Loop, Newport, report of threat to burn down house.

CHILD ABUSE: Critter Lane

ARREST: Bennett Rd., Jason D. Ball, 34, of Newport was arrested for violation of the legend drug act, possession with intent to manufacture or distribute marijuana.

ACCIDENT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, hit and run reported.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Nathan L. Murray, 22, of Newport was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

THREATENING: Hwy. 20, report that male attempted to get into complainant’s truck yelling and screaming.

ACCIDENT: W. Walnut St., report of two-vehicle accident, non blocking.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 31, report of older blue Camaro passing illegally and speeding southbound.

FOUND PROPERTY: S. Garden Ave., Newport, property turned in and is to be disposed of by evidence custodian.

ASSAULT: S. Union Ave., Newport, report that subject came into business and stated he has been assaulted.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of female having an argument with her parents.

VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER: S. Calispell Ave., Newport, complainant believes subject in protection order is in violation due to Facebook posts.

ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Corbette E. Morrell, 66, was arrested for theft.

ARREST: Harold Michael Young, 46, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 TRESPASSING: W. 5th St., Newport, request to have a mother trespassed from school.

ARREST: Box Canyon Rd., Julie A. Wickwiare, 48, of Ione was arrested on a warrant and Timothy B. Gall, 56, of Ione was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

ASSAULT: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, report that two eighth grade boys had physical altercation.

THEFT: LeClerc Rd. N., reported theft of prescription pills.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Washington Ave., Newport

ACCIDENT: Coyote Trail, report that semi-truck hit the guard rail, non injury.

VIOLATION OF ORDER: E. 4th Ave., report of complainant’s husband driving around the block of her residence while she was outside.

DRUG INFO: S. Warren Ave., Newport, complainant believes there is drug activity going on in alley behind his residence.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Cusick Bridge, report of male and female in argument, male pushed female into the street.

INTOXICATION: W. 1 , report that male in 50s appears to be highly intoxicated staggering into roadway. st

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Cass Ave., report of unresponsive female in running vehicle for 45 min to an hour.

BURGLARY: LeClerc Rd. N.

THEFT: N. 1st Ave., report of canoe missing from dock, unknown time frame.

ALCOHOL OFFENSE: Conklin Meadows Rd., report of subject purchasing alcohol for minors.

MISSING PERSON: S. Union Ave., Newport, reporting party states daughter went on a date Friday around 5 p.m. and reporting party texted daughter around 11:30 p.m. stating her son was sick and was going to the ER. Daughter replied stating she would meet there but never showed up.

THEFT: Sullivan Lake Rd., reported theft of fuel.

ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Rhonda G. Fogal, 49, was arrested on a warrant.

ACCIDENT: Main St., report of delivery truck hit a light pole in parking lot, happened this morning.

CHILD ABUSE: LeClerc Rd. N., report of child abuse.

BURGLARY: Sullivan Lake Rd., report of cabin broken into overnight.

THEFT: Baker Lake Rd., report of items missing from residence after grandson left.

THEFT: W. 1st St., report that a tank of gas was stolen from a vehicle over the last week and six feet of tubing was pulled out of the vehicle.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: W. 5th St., report of teenagers riding green dirt bike up and down the street and not wearing a helmet.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: S. Washington Ave., Newport, boy in front yard crying, male and female yelling inside residence.

POSSIBLE DUI: W. 1st St., report of a silver pickup with people in bed of truck, driver possible intoxicated.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Cemetery, third party report of vehicle behind business property that should not be there.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Cemetery, report of van at bottom of hill.

VEHICLE FIRE: Gray Rd., report of vehicle fire fully engulfed.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Panorama Drive, report that female came to residence and said boyfriend is beating her.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Holly A. Stigall, 40, was arrested on a warrant.

ACCIDENT: Westside Calispel, report of one vehicle accident, extrication needed two females injured.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Tacoma Creek Rd., report of suspicious vehicle and subjects have been in the area for last two days.

THEFT: Robin Rd., report that shed was taken off of property by male currently renting the property.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 20, report of horses and lama running around trashing property.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Willow St., report of female going through garbage cans.

BURGLARY: Birdseye View Lane SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Bigfoot Rd. BURGLARY: Kings Lake Rd. ERRATIC DRIVER: Stanley Drive THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, reported theft of gas.

FIRE: Cedar Creek Rd., report of grass fire spreading.

WEAPON OFFENSE: LeClerc Rd. N. ACCIDENT: Elizabeth Ave., report of 20-year-old male wreck on dirt bike.

ARREST: Scotia Rd., Sarah Elyssa Weissman, 21, of Deerfield Beach, Fla., was arrested for assault.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Spring Valley Rd. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: W. 7th St.

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 THEFT: Youngreen Rd., report of two chainsaws taken within last two days.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 31, report of mini storage units broke into.

WEST BONNER COUNTY MONDAY, JUNE 2 MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Krupps Rd., Spirit Lake

THEFT: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that vehicle was broke into sometime last night and stereo stolen.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, Spirit Lake

BURGLARY: Hwy. 31

NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS.

TUESDAY, JUNE 3

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Coyote Trail, report that two younger females going from property to property, complainant states they are high.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Westside Calispel Rd., report of Chevy car passing on corners traveling 75 mpg plus.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 31, report that motorcycle is missing.

DISTURBANCE: W. 7th St., report that manager of apartments told tenant to turn music down, tenant failed to follow orders.

ARREST: Hwy. 20, Anthony T. Best, 28, of Northport was arrested for driving while license suspended.

DISTURBANCE: Main St., report of male yelling at complainant.

ARREST: W. Walnut St., New-

ACCIDENT: E. 4th St. N., Oldtown, report of a hit and run.

THEFT: Kaniksu St., Priest River

BURGLARY: Teal Rd., report that sometime from Monday until now someone broke into complainant’s shed.

FIRE: Royal Lane, report that male homeowner received possible second degree burns on back from fire burning in a tire room next to wood shed fully engulfed.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4

THURSDAY, JUNE 5

ARREST: Michael Timothy Daggett, 26, of Colville was arrested for second degree assault.

TUESDAY, JUNE 3

LITTERING: Jared Rd., report of large amount of garbage dumped outside fence.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 20

THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report that male subject took case of beer.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of brown Toyota Tundra with a roof rack almost hit complainant while walking across Washington.

ARREST: Andrew Michael Barnes, 28, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence

SUNDAY, JUNE 8 VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

ERRATIC DRIVER: Diamond Lake, report of vehicle swerving.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Circle Drive, report that two female girls came over and one said she had a fight with her father.

TRANSPORT: three adult males and two adult females were transported to the Spokane Jail from the Pend Oreille County Jail.

ARREST: Alan Arnold Lavigueur, 51, of Ione was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Spring Valley Rd.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Camden Rd., complainant advised of an erratic driver, possibly a small silver Ford, passing in no passing.

ARREST: Jody Russell Lawrence, 38, of Beatty, Nev., was arrested for violation of a protection order, possession of a controlled substance and fourth degree assault domestic violence.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 2

ACCIDENT: Elmers Loop Rd., report of one vehicle rollover.

SEX OFFENSE: Newport area

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of male standing in highway talking to a white chair.

ARREST: Greenhouse Rd., Charles A. Lavigueur, 18, of Ione was arrested for domestic violence.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Union Ave., Newport

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of male with lacerations on back of neck after domestic violence physical law on scene.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of a vehicle-moose collision, non injury, vehicle blocking, reported by OnStar.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

THEFT: Eastriver Rd., Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 SHOPLIFTING: 201 E. 4th St. N., Oldtown, an 18-year-old male from Newport was cited and released for petit theft.

RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake THEFT: Conrad Vista Rd., Priest River

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 BATTERY: Sleepy Hollow, Oldtown, Jean Ireane Campbell, 44, of Oldtown was arrested for domestic battery.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8 DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Silica Lane, Oldtown

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D E AT H N OT I C E Norman Vail Flock USK

Norman Vail Flock of the Cusick/Usk area, passed away Wednesday, May 21 at Good Samaritan in Spokane Valley.

He was 81. A full obituary will run at a later date.

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HELP WANTED The Selkirk School District is accepting applications for two ParaEducator positions.

Information and application materials are available at www.selkirk.k12.wa.us or Selkirk District Office, 219 Park Street, PO Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 (509) 446-2951. The Selkirk School District is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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Newport School District REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Newport School District 56-415 in Newport, Washington, is currently seeking proposals for occupational therapy services. Services will be needed for approximately 30-40 students, birth through twelfth grade, for the 2014-15 school year. Current Occupational Therapist has a part-time contract. Provider must possess a valid Washington State Occupational Therapy license and an ESA endorsement.

All those interested in submitting a proposal or wishing to inquire further about needed services may do so by contacting: Michele Hunt, Coordinator Special Services Newport School District 1380 W. 5th Street P. O. Box 70 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3167 ext. 4507 Please submit proposals by June 17, 2014.

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1 Personals 2 Help Wanted 3 Business Services 4 Work Wanted 5 Lost and Found 6 Child Care & Preschool 7 Business Oportunities 8 Misc. For Sale 9 Washington Statewide Advertising 10 Rentals Wanted 11 Housing For Rent 12 Storage For Rent 13 Real Estate For Sale

1 4 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Real Estate Wanted Mobile/Mfg. Homes Commercial Property Misc. Wanted Boats & Motors Cars & Trucks Motorcycles Recreational Vehicles Machinery, Tractors Logging Timber Farm & Ranch Animals for Sale Notices

Substitute Library Assistant The Pend Oreille County Library District is looking for a substitute Library Assistant to perform circulation services as part of the staff team mainly at the Newport and Calispel Valley Libraries. This person may be called upon to sub at the Ione and Metalines branches at times. Starting pay $10.02 per hour. A dependable vehicle is required.

To apply pick-up an application any Pend Oreille County Library branch or e-mail clarkoski@pocld.org.

POCLD

PEND OREILLE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT

HELP WANTED The Selkirk School District is accepting applications for the following position: Head High School Volleyball Coach. Information and application materials are available at www.selkirk.k12.wa.us or Selkirk District Office, 219 Park Street, PO Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 (509) 446-2951. The Selkirk School District is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

MALE AND FEMALE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS PEND OREILLE COUNTY $2946.61- $3156.34/ month. Union; shift differential; competitive benefits package which includes vacation, sick leave and medical; Application deadline 4:00 p.m. June 24, 2014.

Physical agility and written examinations held June 26, 2014.

Civil Service application required. $15.00 processing fee. Application and job announcement available: www.pendoreilleco.org or Civil Service, 625 West 4th, Newport, Washington; (509) 447-2712. (18-3)

Bus Drivers needed for the current year!

• No Experience Necessary • Equal Opportunity Employer

(509) 447-0505 Or Stop By 1624 W. 7th • Newport

Northern Pines Real Estate Services 509-447-5922

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

Cindy Knowles, Realtor 1836 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 661-8296 WATERFRONT HOME W/SHOP 3 BR, 2 Bath, Den, manufactured home on 1 acre with 40x30 Shop on the Pend Oreille River. 2 RV hookups with room to grow.

1321 E. Joyner Dr. East, Cusick $189,000

Cindy Knowles, Realtor 1836 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 661-8296

FOR SALE/ RENT 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home, Ione.

All appliances. $435 month plus utilities, 1st and last, $400 deposit.

Pet deposit $200. Sell$5,500. (509) 442-3147.

(17-3p)

OFFICE/ RETAIL space available June.

T i m b e r l i n e C e n t e r, Priest River, between Ace Hardware and Floral Traditions. 1,240 square feet. Call Ruth (208) 448-1914. (15TF) Find it fast in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

ATTORNEYS

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services Ryan Leisy, DC - (509) 447-7111 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

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

Wayne Lemley, D.D.S.

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

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Reverse Mortgage SENIORS LEARN ABOUT RETIREMENT CASH FLOW LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE FREE INFORMATION

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1998 Chev Excab 4x4 Dually (60k miles) and 1998 Salem 25 ft. 5th Wheel Trailer w/slide (sold as set)................. $19,995 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible .................. $15,995 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4x4 ...$9,995 1979 Thor Wanderer 5th Wheel .............................$7,995 2005 Hyundai XG350 L 4Door...............................$7,995 1970 Chev 3/4 Ton 2WD Pickup .............................$5,995 1996 Sandpiper 5th Wheel Trailer ..............................$5,995 1990 Ford F250 4X4 ......$5,995 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee $5,495 1977 Chev 4x4 PU Short Box........................$3,495 1998 Chev Suburban 4x4 ....$2,995 1995 Ford Explorer........$1,995 1988 Cadillac Deville.....$1,595 1978 Big D Horse Trailer......$1,095

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY

Wills, Trusts, Probate, Medicaid, Business 301 S. Washington Ave., Suite A, Newport, WA (509) 447-3242

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WANT TO BUY 2 plus bedroom house on acreage, within 20 miles of Newport. Under $180,000. (360) 6705376.(16-4p)

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303 N. State Ave. • Oldtown

We charge 10% or a minimum of $200

www.nprents.com 2 BEDROOM Mobile home in Newport. $580/ month. (509) 842-0643. (13-tf) 2 BEDROOM TRAILER No pets. Lazy Acres Trailer Park, Newport. Deposit and first month’s rent. (208) 4482290. (14-tf) NEWPORT HOUSE 2 bedroom, 1 bath, fenced yard, washer/ dryer, storage. No pets/ smoking. $625 month plus deposit. (509) 5890013.(17-4p) 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH Mobile home. 10 miles from Newport. $750 rent. First, last and deposit. (509) 671-2064.

(18-4) MOBILE HOME 3 bedroom 1 bath, garden tub. No pets. No smoking. 630 Ockert, Oldtown. $700. (509) 499-7397.(19-3p)

Oldtown Auto Sales

Let us Sell your Car, Truck or RV

Law Office of Denise Stewart

NEWPORT Adult Family Home look- Fast, friendly service since 1990 ing for responsible, Roof & Floor Trusses reliable, caring, C.N.A. Bill • Ed • Marcus • Ted • Jeff or H.C.A. 12 hour shifts.

208-267-7471 Full time position avail1-800-269-7471 able. Laura (509) 4470139. (18-4p) Every day is Sale Day in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. Read them every week.

Need a home?

Rental Homes Available

RIVER HOME FOR SALE 2 BR, 2 Bath, clean manufactured home on 1 acre on the Pend Oreille River. Many upgrades, snow roof & 20 gpm well.

972 Larch Ln, Cusick $129,900

Dentistry for Children North Spokane County - off Hwy 2 506 E. Hastings Rd Ste B Spokane Wa 99218 (509) 252-4746 www.thekiddsplace.com

HEALTH CLINICS Kaniksu Health Services Priest River Medical Clinic

Family Practice, Minor Emergencies Behavioral Health Mon. & Wed., 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tue. & Thu., 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

(208) 448-2321

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

MASSAGE THERAPY Harmony Healing Arts Center Gloria Campbell -- 448-2623 47 10th -- Priest River

Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy

Lois A. Ernst, Licensed Massage Therapist 322 S. Washington -- Newport -- 447-3898

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

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY Priest River Rehab Services

A Service of Bonner General Hospital Tim Gray, P.T. -- 448-4151 Mon.-Wed.-Fri. - 9-5 • Tues. & Thurs. 9-4

Core Physical Therapy

at Club Energy • Newport Gary Schneider PT • (509) 671-3122 Monday thru Friday By Appointment

PODIATRIST -- FOOT SPECIALIST Douglas K. Monson, D.P.M.

Patients seen at Newport Hospital twice a month 509-926-2848 -- 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

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EVENTS-FESTIVALS PROMOTE YOUR REGIONAL EVENT for only pennies. Reach 2.7 million readers in newspapers statewide for $275 classified or $1,350 display ad. Call this newspaper or (206) 634-3838 for details.

FINANCIAL LOCAL PRIVATE INVESTOR loans money on real estate equity. I loan on houses, raw land, commercial property and property development.

Call Eric at (425) 8039061. www.fossmortgage.com HEALTH WERE YOU IMPLANTED WITH A St Jude Riata Defibrillator Lead Wire between June 2001 and December 2010? Have you had this lead replaced, capped or did you receive shocks from the lead? You may be entitled to compensation.

Contact Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727 Every day is Sale Day in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. Read them every week.

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Your Right to Know

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.

2014182 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 14-4-00020-4 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of Vera Mae Smith, Deceased.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate.

Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the

446-2951, or P.O. Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Nancy Lotze Superintendent and Board Secretary

Published in The Newport Miner May 28, June 4, and 11, 2014.

(17-3)

claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(l)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: May 28, 2014. /s/ Connie Morlin Connie Morlin, Personal Representative

______________

Published in The Newport June 4 and 11, 2014. (18-2)

2014181 PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received through Monday, June 16, 2014, 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 16, 2014. Approximately 21,000 half-pints 1% Grade A homogenized milk, approximately 20,000 half-pints 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)

______________ 2014183 LEGAL NOTICE Cusick School District Board of Directors announce the following 2014-2015 Fiscal Budget. Let it be publicly known to all persons that Cusick School District No 59, Pend Oreille County, State of Washington, has begun the preparation of the 2014-2015 Fiscal Budget. Also let it be publicly known to all persons that the Board of Directors will hold a budget hearing at 3:30 p.m. on June 17, 2014 in the school district library for the purpose of accepting comments regarding

the Cusick School District 2014-15 Fiscal Budget. Following the budget hearing, the Board of Directors shall fix and adopt the 2014-2015 Fiscal Budget during its regular scheduled board meeting. All inquiries regarding this notice should be directed to Don Hawpe, Superintendent, at (509) 445-1125. /s/ Don Hawpe Cusick School District No. 59 Don Hawpe, Supt.

Published in The Newport Miner June 4 and 11, 2014. (18-2)

______________ 2014190 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that at 1:00 p.m. on June 23, 2014 in their Meeting Room at 625 W. 4th, Newport, the Pend Oreille Board of County Commissioners will discuss and possibly lease to the highest responsible commercial bidder over a minimum bid, certain county property located at 208 Main St. in the Town of Ione. If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, contact the Clerk of the Board at 509-447-4119, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Published in The Newport Miner June 4 and 11, 2014. (18-2)

______________ 2014188 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Library District Board of Trustees have changed their regularly scheduled Board Meeting on 26 June 2014 at 10 AM to 23 June 2014 at 4 PM. The meeting will be held at the Pend Oreille County Library District Office. This is due to a conflict in schedules.

Published in The Newport Miner June 4, 11, and18, 2014.

(18-3)

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Construction

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Dog Boarding

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On Budget On Time EVERY TIME!

Contracting

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Stutes Construction

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Jim 208-660-9131 ID#RCE-1494

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#1 Home Builder in Newport.

Custom Homes

41 Homes built in the city since 1974

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Owners Bob, Jane & Paul Clark Model Home By Appointment

Equipment

Excavating

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3 D Excavation, Inc.

Open: Tuesday - Friday 8:30-5:30 Saturday 8:30-2:00 Closed Sunday & Monday

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

Septic Systems & Designs Site Prep, Foundations, Mfg. Homee Sets, &

Much More

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The Remodeling Specialists!

• General Contractor • Roofing • Siding • Room Additions • Decks • Foundations • Manufactured Home Set-up 208-448-1869 208-660-4087 Harold Stutes Priest River

“Our Variety Shows”

Flood Services CLEAN-UP DRY OUT RESTORE

Floors & More, Inc Kevin Johnson 24/7 Emergency Service 208-255-9580

PRIEST RIVER FAMILY OIL

Priest River Glass

Rob’s Heating & Cooling

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

Painting

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

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Plumbing

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Journeyman Plumber

Roofing

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“Where our High Standards Meet Yours” Corner of Hwy 2 & Spokane Ave. (509) 447-2433

Storage

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Licensed, Insured & Bonded Eastern WA & Northern ID • WA #RivalR*932KH • ID #RCE6539

The Roofing Company (509) 589-1327

Brooks Swanson (CMI) (CMRC) General Contractor RCT-13983 ALLAMA5940N5

(208) 448-2950

• 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

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We are celebrating 10 years of service for Pets and People, Too!

Electrical Services

River City Electrical

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Quality Electrical Services at affordable prices

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509-936-1309

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Flowers Plants Chocolates Balloons Tuxedos Gifts

Floral Plants Gifts Home Decor

Fleur de Lis Floral & Home

125 N. Washington Ave., Newport

509-447-4416

Internet

EVERYTHING INTERNET Fiber - $49.95/Month Wireless Web Services Internet Telephone

Delivering Propane & Fuel to All of Pend Oreille & Bonner Counties!

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LIBERTY PAINTING

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

Repaints Interior • Exterior New Construction

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Licensed in WA & ID

(509) 447-3067 or 1-888-800-POVN (7686)

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Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Veterinary

Excess

PEND OREILLE VETERINARY CLINIC

Tues-Fri 9am-4pm • Sat. 9am-1pm

(208) 448-2290

Veterinary

Wrecking Yard

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR (208) 437-2800

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

509-447-1107

522 Scotia Rd., Newport

Dan Herrin D.V.M. Rent by the day, week, biweekly, month

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509-671-7855

Flood Dryout Services Mold Inspection & Remediation Remodeling & Repairs Friendly Pre Purchase Home Inspections Insurance Claims Consulting

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CONTINUED FROM 10B 2014191 PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RSQ) Food Bank Feasibility Study The Town of Cusick is actively engaged in the process of facilitating the redevelopment of a Food Bank site and has received a planning grant funded through the Washington State Community Development Block Grant program with federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Town of Cusick is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from consultants with expertise in rural socioeconomic development, education, among other skills that would enable them to perform a food bank feasibility study. The project will result in a plan to guide the town in increasing levels of social services related to food for those in need. Major components of the planning project include identification of any existing structures suitable for use as a food bank or possible sites for new construction with cost estimates, and a needs survey to identify priorities and determine the order in which they will be addressed. Those firms who have statements on file for the 2014 calendar year should only respond with a request for their statement to be reviewed with any pertinent amendments to their statement.

The Town of Cusick is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minorityand women-owned fir ms are encouraged to submit statements or proposals.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising or real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

Questions and more information regarding this solicitation should be directed to the Town of Cusick at cusick@itss.net Response of interested firms and their Statement of Qualifications must be delivered by 5:00 pm July 1, 2014 to the address below: Town of Cusick, PO Box 263 Cusick WA 99119. Interviews will be scheduled the following week with Consultant selection recommended at the July 14th Town Council Meeting.

The contract that is awarded as a result of this RSQ will be awarded in a manner that will comply with all applicable laws of the United States, State of Washington, the policies and Ordinances of the Town of Cusick. The fees for the contract will be negotiated, but the anticipated contract amount is $22,000.

Published in The Newport Miner June 4 and 11, 2014. (18-2)

______________ 2014189 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on May 27, 2014 received a complete SEPA Checklist and associated documents from Calispel Duck Club, and did on May 28, 2014 issue a Determination of Completeness for Bridge Replacement Project on Calispel Lake. (FILE NO. SSDP14-004), Location: Calispel Lake, Cusick, WA 99119, Section: 12, Township: 32N, Range: 43E. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco. org. Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner, (509) 447-6462, tmclaughlin@pendoreille.org.

Written and emailed comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than June 19, 2014.

Required Permits: Substantial Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Federal Authorization Dated: May 28, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner June 4 and 11, 2014. (18-2)

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2014193 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR SMALL WORKS PROPOSAL Pend Oreille County Public Works Department 2014 Pavement Striping Services Proposals will be received by the County of Pend Oreille, located in the Pend Oreille County Courthouse at 625 West Fourth Street, Newport, Washington 99156 or P.O. Box 5025, Newport, Washington 99156, for pavement striping services, county wide.

Proposals will be due no later than 9:00am Tuesday, June 17th, 2014.

Proposals are to be submitted by hand or envelope addressed to Board of Commissioners, 625 West Fourth Street, Newport, Washington, 99156 or P.O. Box 5025, Newport, Washington, 99156 with “Proposals for Pavement Striping Services” on the envelope.

Information concerning submission of proposals is available for the Pend Oreille County Public Works Department at 625 W. 4th Street in Newport, Washington, 99156 or by phone at (509) 447-4513.

Published in The Newport Miner June 4 and 11, 2014. (18-2)

______________ 2014194 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Pend Oreille County Board of County Commissioners will be holding a public hearing to receive comments on removing a portion of Rocky Creek Road in the Colville National Forest from the County Road Maintenance System and adding a portion Mill Creek Road to the County Road Maintenance System and designating the remainder as a County Recreational Road. This hearing will take place on June 16th, 2014 @ 3:00 pm in the Commissioners Chambers.

Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments. Copies of the County Engineer’s Report will be available to the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM beginning June 5, 2014 at the Pend Oreille County Public Works Department, Courthouse Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4513. If you are not able to attend this public hearing, but would like to, written comments will be accepted by the Public Works Department, PO Box 5040, Newport, Washington 99156, until 1:30 PM on June 16th, 2014. For more information on this or related matters please contact Don Ramsey or Sam Castro at 509-447-4513.

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______________ 2014187 PUBLIC NOTICE File No.: 7069.27793 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Grantee: Babe D. Witter and Joy Witter, husband and wife, as joint tenants with right of survivorship Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 20110309240 Tax Parcel ID No.: 14414/453002 50 0006 Abbreviated Legal: PTN’s East 1/2 of Govt Lot 12, Railroad, East 1/2, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of SEC 2, TWP 30 North, Range 45 East Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Tollfree: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663).

Web site: http://www. dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/ post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure. htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-5694287. Web site: http:// www.hud.gov/offices/ hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index. cfm?webListAction=s earch&searchstate=W A&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telep h o n e : To l l - f r e e : 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear. I. On July 11, 2014, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: Those portions of the East half of Government Lot 12 and the “Railroad”, the East half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 30 North, Range 45 E.W.M., Pend Oreille County, Washington, more particularly described as follows:

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Commencing at the CWSW 1/64th corner of said Section 2; thence S 89 degrees 30’39” E 265.97 feet along the South line of the East half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 2 to the True Point of Beginning; thence S 89 degrees 30’39” East 25.00 feet along the South line of the East half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 2 to the Southwest corner of Tax Lot 9, recorded under a Corrected Quit Claim Deed, filed on February 18, 1983, Book 51, Page 780, County Auditor’s File No. 178941, in the office of said County; thence North 00 degrees 09’00” East 588.66 feet along the West line of Tax Lot 9 to the NW corner of Tax Lot 9; thence, South 89 degrees 30’39” East 370.00 feet along the North line of Tax Lot 9 to the NE corner of Tax Lot 9; thence, North 00 degrees 09’00” East 737.69 feet along the East line of the East half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 2 to the CW 1/16th corner of said Section 2; thence, North 00 degrees 09’00” East 621.28 feet along the East line of the East half of Government Lot 12 to the South line of said North 700 feet of the East half of Government Lot 12; thence, North 89 degrees 07’15” West 394.64 feet along the South line of the North 700.00 feet of the East half of Government Lot 12; thence South 00 degrees 09’40” West 1950.32 feet to the True Point of Beginning.

Carried on the Pend Oreille County tax rolls as Tax 12. Commonly known as: 312 Lillijard Road Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 08/01/11, recorded on 08/05/11, under Auditor’s File No. 20110309240, records of PEN D O R E I L L E C o u n t y, Washington, from Babe D. Witter and Joy Witter, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Frontier Title & Escrow Company, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Affiliated Financial Group, LLC., its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Affiliated Financial Group, LLC., its successors and assigns to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, under an Assignment/ Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20130314672. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein.

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The

Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 3/7/2014 Monthly Payments $51,416.10 Late Charges $0.00 Lender’s Fees & Costs $229.25 Total Arrearage $51,645.35 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $750.00 Title Report $1,133.03 Statutory Mailings $21.08 Recording Costs $19.00 Postings $80.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $2,003.11 Total Amount Due: $53,648.46 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $404,657.98, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 09/01/12, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on July 11, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 06/30/14 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 06/30/14 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 06/30/14 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Babe D. Witter aka Babe Witter 312 Lillijard Road Newport, WA 99156 Joy Witter 312 Lillijard Road Newport, WA 99156 Babe D. Witter aka Babe Witter 1742 Spring Valley Road Newport, WA 99156 Joy Witter 1742 Spring Valley Road Newport, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 12/19/13, proof of which is in the possession of the Tr u s t e e ; a n d o n 12/19/13 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in

paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property.

IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.

USA-Foreclosure. com. EFFECTIVE: 3/7/2014 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900.

(TS# 7069.27793) 1002.265884-File No. Published in The Newport Miner June 11 and July 2, 2014.

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______________ 2014196 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on June 4, 2014, receive a complete Vacation Rental Permit Application, and SEPA Environmental Checklist from Jody L. White, and did on June 5, 2014 issue a Determination of Completeness for “The Inn at the Lake”. Location: Within Sect. 01, T30N, R44E WM, 581 Southshore Diamond Lake Rd., Newport, WA 99156. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on June 1, 2014, 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

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on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department.

The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Community Development Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than June 26, 2014. The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will be hearing this Vacation Rental Permit Application on July 8th, 2014 at 6:00pm in the Cusick Community Center, 111 S. First Ave., Cusick, WA Required Permits: Conditional Use Permit (Pend Oreille County) Dated: June 5, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner June 11 and 18, 2014. (19-2)

______________ 2014197 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Application Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on June 02, 2014, receive a complete Conditional Use Permit Application, and SEPA Environmental Checklist from Cheryl Winther (Applicant: Jonathan Johnson, and did on June 6th, 2014 issue a Determination of Completeness for “Selkirk Shooting Supply”. Location: Within Sect. 07, T37N, R43E WM, (Off of Hwy. 31 near Ione Municipal Airport). An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on June. 2nd, 2014. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department.

The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Community Development Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than June 26th, 2014. The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will be hearing this Conditional Use Permit Application on July 8th, 2014 at 6:00pm in the Cusick Community Center, 111 S. First Ave., Cusick, WA Required Permits: Conditional Use Permit (Pend Oreille County) Dated: June 05, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner June 11 and 18, 2014. (19-2)

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M O ST WA N T E D L I ST EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509-447-3151.

This is a regular section of The Miner. All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

Haller

to appear on original charge of reckless driving.

She is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. Her last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is statewide.

Corinee P. Haller, 72, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure

Hooper

Shaylin M. Hooper, 21, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure

to comply on original charge of theft 3rd. She is 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 123 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair.

Her last known address was in the Elk area. Extradition is surrounding Washington counties.

Qureshi

Benjamin G. Qureshi, 26, is wanted on a Pend Oreille

OBITUARI ES David Arthur Koch PRIEST RIVER

David Arthur Koch of Priest River passed away June 1 at his home in Priest River.

He was 70.

Koch Mr. Koch was born July 10, 1943, in Newport, the son of John F. and Louise Koch.

He grew up in Priest River living there until 1959 when he joined the United States Navy. He was in the Navy for eight years.

He and his wife Mary had two children, Charlie and Jennifer.

Mr. Koch spent most of his life in Priest River logging and enjoying the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Mr. Koch is survived by his son Charlie, his daughter Jennifer, his brother Jim “Lou” Koch and several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother Louise (Corning) Koch, father John F. Koch and John, Gary and Mick Koch.

The family would like to

invite everyone to attend a potluck celebration of his life Saturday, June 14, at 11 a.m. at Popeyes Bar in Priest River.

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

Harvey R. Kruger PRIEST RIVER

Harvey R. Kruger of Priest River passed away Monday, June 9, in Spokane Valley. He was Kruger 82.

Mr. Kruger was born April 25, 1932, in St. Joe, Idaho, the son of George and Sarah (McCarty) Kruger. He grew up in the Calder\St. Maries area, later moving to Priest River in 1966. He started logging at a very young age with his brothers and started Kruger Bros.

Logging. He continued the logging business until retiring in 2005.

Mr. Kruger was very devoted to his family,

especially watching his grandchildren’s activities.

He also enjtoyed attending car races, snowmobiling and restoring old cars. He attended numerous car shows in the northwest with his wife Evelyn. He was very devoted to the Asphalt Angels Car Club.

Mr. Kruger is survived by his wife Evelyn Vineyard, at their home in Priest River, his daughter Donni (and Gary) Gabbert of Spokane Valley, his grandchildren Karli and J.D. Gabbert, both of Spokane Valley, his brother Harold Kruger of Hayden, Idaho, and his sister Betty Campbell of Osburn, Idaho.

He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers.

A memorial service will be held Friday, June 13, at 3 p.m. at the ShermanKnapp Funeral Home in Priest River.

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

Ellie Rae Bezanson

Laila L. Swanson Laila L. Swanson was born May 2 at 5:05 p.m. to Katie Feniello and Steven Swanson of Newport.

She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20-1/2 inches in length, delivered by Dr. Kersting at Newport Hospital and Health Services. Maternal grandparents are Mark and Teri Feniello. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Paula Swanson.

Keith D. Herman Keith D. Herman was born May 5, at 6:53 p.m. to Brandy and Richard Herman of Newport. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 21 inches in length, delivered

by Dr. Lewis at Newport Hospital and Health Ser-

vices. He joins sister Emily, and brothers Gavin, Nick, Brad and Owen. Maternal grandparents are Cathy and Gary Helget. Paternal grandparents are Rich and Patricia Herman.

Victor Piengkham Victor Piengkham was born May 7 at 6:52 p.m. to Shanna Weaseltail and Victor Piengkham of Newport. He weighed 6 pounds and measured 19-1/4 inches in length, delivered

by Dr. Kraus at Newport Hospital and Health Services. He joins sisters Nakya and Keely. Maternal grandparents are Morris Weaseltail and Gloria Fish.

Patneral grandparents are Somvang and Betty Piengkham.

Darion Joseph Holmes Darion Joseph Holmes was born May 14 at 12:46 a.m. to Amber and Curt Holmes of Newport. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 22 inches in length, delivered by Dr. Kraus at Newport Hospital and Health Services. He joins brothers Antoinne, Mateo and Thoren, and

sister Paige.

Aurora Frey Aurora Frey was born May 15 at 11:54 p.m. to Chelsie Ulrich and Aaron Frey of Newport.

She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 20-1/4 inches in length, delivered by Dr. Kraus at Newport Hospital and Health Services. She joins sisters LaRaye, Vashti and Simone. Maternal grandparents are Larry and LaDawn Ulrich. Paternal grandparents are Terry Frey and Holly Spath.

Linkon J. Hoisington Linkon J. Hoisington was born May 22 at 12:50 p.m. to Sarah and Thomas Hoisington of Newport.

He weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 21-3/4 inches in length, delivered by Dr. Ragsdale at Newport Hospital and Health Services. He joins brothers Tristin and Daniel and sister Payton.

Maternal grandfather is Joseph Perry. Paternal grandparents are Arb and Tonnie Hoisington and Debra Salter.

PU BLIC M E ETI NGS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall

PEND OREILLE CEMETERY NO. 1: 8:15 a.m. - E. 100 Circle Drive, Newport

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall

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 BONNER COUNTY DEMOCRATS: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint METALINE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

MONDAY, JUNE 16 PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse PRIEST RIVER CITY COUNCIL:

SELKIRK SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 8 BOARD: 7 p.m. - Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads

TUESDAY, JUNE 17 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse PEND OREILLE PUD COMMISSIONERS: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices CUSICK SCHOOL BOARD: 3:30 p.m. - Cusick High School Library PROPERTY RIGHTS COUNCIL:

6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Station on Highway 57 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 PEND OREILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: 8:30 a.m. - Various Locations DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOARD: 10 a.m. - District Office PEND OREILLE COUNTY PARK BOARD: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center WEST BONNER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

Marilyn L. McGillis, 50, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County war-

McGillis

rant for failure to appear on original charge of domestic violence assault 4th degree.

Her last known address was in the Cusick area. She is 4 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.

Extradition is statewide.

D I ST R I C T CO U RT THE FOLLOWING CASES WERE RESOLVED IN PEND OREILLE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT BY JUDGE PHILIP VAN DE VEER.

April 30

B I RTH S Ellie Rae Bezanson was born May 2 at 12:41 p.m. to Robbin Trickel and Nickales Bezanson of Newport.

She weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 20 inches in length, delivered

by Dr. Lewis at Newport Hospital and Health Services.

County warrant for failure to appear and failure to pay on original charges of burglary 2nd and theft 1st. He is 6 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 210 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

His last known address was in the Newport area.

Christopher Greenamyer, 29, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended) fined $1,000 ($800 suspended) for a probation violation; $643 total fees and fine.

Lowdell Hereford, 52, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (363 suspended) 60 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,000 suspended) for driving under the influence; $2,611 total fees and fine.

Nathan L. Murray, 22, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (78 suspended), 24 months probation, and fined

$1,000 ($800 suspended) for third degree driving while license suspended; $617 total fees and fine.

William Sorenson, 36, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (311 suspended) and fined $5,000 ($4,750 suspended) for third degree theft: $1,579 total fees and fine.

Holly Totland, 32, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (336 suspended), fined $5,000 ($5,000 suspended); $293 total fees and fine.

May 7 Stephen Alsept, 44, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (364 suspended), 12 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,740 suspended) for third degree driving with a sus-

pended license; $543 total fees and fine.

Corinne Haller, 73, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (344 suspended), 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,000 suspended) for reckless driving; $2,364 total fees and fine.

Jeremy Sundheim, 42, was fined $200 for third degree driving with a suspended license; $243 fees and fine.

May 14 Nicholas Agnew, 24, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (89 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $1,000 ($500 suspended) for negligent driving; $1,743 total fees and fines.

BIKE: Services available along route FROM PAGE 2B

tour groups, cities, tribes, counties and regional transportation organizations.

Washington Bikes Executive Director Barb Chamberlain said bike travel is good for small towns, as travelers are fueled by calories and stop along the way for food.

“Bike-friendly towns that welcome visitors are good for the people who live and ride there every day,” Chamberlain said.

Along the route, cyclist campsites and other services are available. North Cascades National Park has added two bike-in, no-reservation campsites at Newhalem and Colonial Creek Campgrounds, and refurbishing of Bingham Park in Sedro Woolley will include bike-in campsites. Tonasket has long

CONTINUED FROM 11B 2014198 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE No. 2014 4 00023 9 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) In the Matter of the Estate of: CALVIN L. DeBOLT, DOD: 01/11/1993 HELEN L. DeBOLT, DOD: 01/29/2014 Deceased.

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of these estates. Any person having a claim against the decedents must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the Creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and

11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedents’ probate and non-probate assets.

Date Of First Publication: June 11, 2014 Linda L. Hubbs Personal Representative c/o McGrane & Schuerman Charles P. Schuerman, WSBA 14636 Attorney at Law 298 South Main #304 Colville, Washington 99114 509 684-8484 Published in The Newport Miner June 11, 18 and 25, 2014.

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______________ 2014199 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on June 03, 2014 received a complete SEPA Environmental Checklist with supplemental documents prepared

by Larry Carrell and did on June 06, 2014 issue a Determination of Completeness for a driveway project (FILE NO. SEPA-14005), Location: 11816 LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, WA 99156. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on May 21, 2014, 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

supported touring bicyclists with free Wi-Fi and showers at its information center, and Okanogan is rebuilding its riverfront Lyons Park to accommodate cycle-in touring.

The official recognition in Washington has helped the Idaho Transportation Department further its efforts on USBR 10 across the Panhandle and opened valuable links with route organizers in British Columbia, Montana, Alaska and Oregon. Washington Bikes and WSDOT will continue to support this route with travel tips and information and work toward signage.

Bicyclists interested in helping with the mapping and nomination process may contact Louise McGrody with Washington Bikes at louise@WAbikes.org or by calling 206-224-9252 ext. 303.

on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than June 26, 2014. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department.

The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner, tmclaughlin@ pendoreille.org.

Required Permits: Environmentally Sensitive Areas Review (Pend Oreille County), State Approval (Ecology), Federal Authorization (Corps) Dated: June 06, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner June 11 and 18, 2014. (19-2)

______________ 2014200 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Application Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on June 09, 2014, receive a complete Conditional Use Permit Application, and SEPA Environmental Checklist from Joe Rammell (MJ Invest-

ment and Management Group LLC, and did on June 9th, 2014 issue a Determination of Completeness for “MJ investments-a 502 Commercial marijuana greenhouse”. Location: Within Sect. 33, T31N, R45E WM, (Off of Rumsey Road). An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on June. 5, 2014. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department.

The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Community Development Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than June 26th, 2014. The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will be hearing this Conditional Use Permit Application on July 8th, 2014 at 6:00pm in the Cusick Community Center, 111 S. First Ave., Cusick, WA Required Permits: Conditional Use Permit (Pend Oreille County) Dated: June 09, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner June 11 and 18, 2014. (19-2)