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‘We made it!’ Newport High School graduates Ravyn Nelson, Melaina Lenzi and Hanah Anderson are pictured celebrating right after Newport’s graduation Saturday. The class of 2019 included 57 graduates.

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‘That’s where we’re trying to thread the needle’ Cusick/Usk development possibilities By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

USK – What is the difference between light industry and heavy

industry, and how will that affect the economic viability and rural character of the Cusick/Usk community? That is one of the questions various local entities are trying to answer with a working draft of the Cusick/Usk Urban Growth Area Plan. “The tribe would like

to see a sub-area plan that doesn’t include heavy industry,” Mike Lithgow, Information and Outreach Coordinator for the Kalispel Tribe says. “Where we can work together is there’s lots of heavy industry that isn’t polluting, and that’s where we’re trying to thread the needle.”

For starters, the definition of light industry is a secondary industry within an economy that is characterized by more labor-intensive operations that are geared toward end consumers as opposed to other businesses. Think consumer

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CUSICK – Town council members and Cusick Mayor Chris Evers faced a hard decision Monday night when, under Evers urging, they agreed to ask the PUD to take over the town’s water system. The move came after a special meeting Thursday, May 30, and the council meeting Monday night, June 10. The Department of Health had declined to fund Cusick by itself through its

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Evers said at the May 30 meeting. “The only way to do it is to be acquired by the PUD,” Evers said. Evers said the lack of current financial records from the town was the reason the DOH cited for refusing to provide some $660,000 in funding. She attributes the problem to losing several months’ worth of data stored on a laptop computer that was broken. Jon Gallow is a project manager with the state Department of

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Commerce’s Small Communities Initiative. He regularly attends Cusick council meetings. At the May 30 meeting, Gallow was clear with council members that water rates were going up no matter up who owns the system. “Your rates will increase significantly, possibly double,” he said. But it wasn’t about cost, it was about responsibility and control he said. He said it was a very

NEWPORT – About a year ago, the Pend Oreille PUD made a change to their policy about when a customer’s electricity would be cut off for non-payment. Prior to the change customers were given 25 days to pay their bills, with a five-day grace period before shutting off electricity. That changed to bills being due within 20 days, with a shutoff coming after a five-day grace period, according to PUD Customer Service and Metering Officer Libbey Bartel. Instead of 30 days, customers have to pay within 25 days before incurring penalties, which include 1.5 percent interest on the amount owed. After 25 days past due, the shutoff process starts, which includes notification. Bartel says the PUD notifies customers of a pending shutoff by letter and follows up with a phone call. That presented a problem for Kris and Steve Kroening, who had their electricity turned off and had to pay $770 to get it turned back on. Kris Kroening says sometimes her husband gets paid late from his appliance repair business. She said it is something that has happened many times in the 20 years he’s been a PUD customer and hasn’t resulted in a deposit requirement before. “It’s never been a problem because we always pay before the next billing cycle,” she wrote in an email to The Miner. “Then when we get paid we catch up.”

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B r i e f ly Donations needed for Priest River fireworks PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Chamber of Commerce is reaching out to local businesses and all of its members asking for support for the 4th of July fireworks. The chamber is still $4,000 short of its goal for the annual Priest River 4th of July fireworks show. The chamber is selling raffle tickets for $5 for a fireworks bundle donated by Rocketman Pyros worth $300. The drawing will be held at the chamber’s general meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 6-8 p.m. at Columbia Bank. Another fireworks bundle of the same value will be

auctioned at the meeting. The public is welcomed to attend. The Priest River Chamber of Commerce is located at 119 Main Street in the Beardmore Building. Call 208448-2721 for more information.

Bull of The Woods needs nominees PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2019 Bull of The Woods. The Chamber is looking for a person who has worked in the timber industry; logging, truck driving,

or working in one of the area lumber mills, for a good share of their career. There are many good candidates out there so send in those nomination letters stating who the nomination is, why they are being nominated, what part of the timber industry they are involved in and where, and why they should be selected as the Bull of The Woods. The Chamber will accept nomination letters until Sunday, July 7. Letters may be mailed to or dropped off at the Priest River Chamber of Commerce, 119 Main Street, Suite 102, Priest River, ID 83856 or e-mailed to priestrivercoc@gmail.com.

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PRIEST RIVER – This year there are eight seniors who will be leaving for the United States military after their graduation from Priest River Lamanna High School Saturday, June 1. The new recruits joining the three branches of the military are Noah Martinez and Maria Strickland Cruz, who are joining the Air Force; Caleb Gleason, who is joining the Navy; and Michael Jones, Colby Poe, Arron Reyes, Gavin Rogers and Caleb Womack, who have enlisted in the Marines. Martinez, Gleason and Strickland Cruz were unable to attend because of other Memorial Day weekend plans. These students, their parents and friends were treated to pizza, salad and the house specialty, caramel bread pudding at the Ranch Club Sunday, May 26. The PRLHS art class designed a special banner for the event. “The new recruits were hon-

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ored for their commitment to our country, their patriotism and their courage,” event coordinator Patricia Sudick says. The inductees received words of wisdom and humor from several “seasoned” veterans who came to honor their patriotism and commitment. The vets also reminded the recruits that boot camp is where they learn to be soldiers and take orders and not to take it personal. Priest River Lamanna High School Principal Joe Kren and his wife, Mary, were present in support of the new recruits. While this was the first Boot Camp Farewell, the supporters and organizers agreed it should be an annual event for recruits. “We’d like to thank Rusty and Angela Pavey, American Legions Post No. 155 and its auxiliary and the individuals Courtesy photo|Patricia Sudick who helped make this event happen for these kids,” Sudick United States military recruits Michael Jones, Arron Reyes, Colby Poe, Gavin Rogers and Caleb Womack were given a community sendoff May 26 at the Ranch Club. says.

Whack your weeds, license your dog Code violations can cause headache for city By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – What do you get when you have a junk car in the front yard with tall weeds and a dog on the loose? A possible municipal code violation if you live in the city of Priest River. It’s not a stringent practice, according to Priest River Police Chief Drew McLain. While the city does have a code enforcement officer, Cindy Bulling, the goal is not to cause hardship for residents or penalize them. The process starts with a written warning letting the homeowner or pet owner know they have 10 days to comply to cut back the weeds from their property or license their dog, for example. “It’s more about education and letting people know that we have these rules in place to help keep the peace between

neighbors,” McLain said. “Most people aren’t aware that there is a municipal code and when they find out, they usually react positively to it and there’s no issue.” The same procedure applies if a resident has an abandoned vehicle in their front yard. A vehicle is deemed abandoned if it has no current registration. A written warning is sent out with notice that the receiver has 10 days to comply. There is a notice on the letter that says people can request a deadline extension, which is given if the person calls the police department. “If people call us and ask for an extension, we give it to them,” McLain says. “It only turns into a pain for them and us only if they ignore us.” If the resident does not comply with the written warning, a $50 infraction is sent out. If the individual still doesn’t respond to the infraction within 10 days, the account goes to collections with a letter to the individual from the Priest River City Clerk. From there an infraction for $100 is issued.

If there is still no response from the resident at the end of that 10 days, a $150 infraction is issued, and if there is still no engagement from the individual it becomes a misdemeanor. If the person refuses to pay the issue can go to Bonner County Magistrate Court, but that rarely happens, according to McLain. “At least twice we’ve taken it to court that I can remember,” McLain said. “There was one guy that didn’t want to license his dog, even though in Priest River it only costs $25 to license your dog for a lifetime, if it’s been neutered or spayed. It’s $40 if they aren’t neutered or spayed. I guess he thought he was making a point, but it ended up costing him more in fees at the end of the day and the city loses money having to take them to court anyway.” In 2018 Priest River paid $18,900 in legal services to the Bonner County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, but that includes any law infraction and misdemeanors that originate in Priest River and go to the court system. According to Priest River municipal code enforcement

records, from May 23, 2018 to

‘It’s more about education and letting people know that we have these rules in place to help keep the peace between neighbors.’ Drew McLain

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May 23, 2019 there have been seven citations for municipal code violations, including everything from dogs running at large to junk vehicles remaining in front yards. In 2017 the city received $2,020 for animal control fees and $500 for code violations. Numbers from 2018 were not available before publication. “Our goal is just to get compliance,” McLain said. “The biggest takeaway is that if people work with us it’s avoidable. I’d say that 90 percent of the time people get it. They know that we’re just doing our job.”

Cusick: ‘Who is best positioned to take care of the system’ From Page 1A

large system and Cusick was struggling with basic operational items such as getting out water bills. “It’s about who is best positioned to take care of the system,” he said. “It could be the town, but it would be a big responsibility.” Tell Hamilton, Executive Director of Planning and Public Works for the Kalispel Tribe, attended the May 30 meeting. He sad the tribe has an interest in the Cusick water system. “We’re about 50 percent of the water consumption,” he said. He said he would take it to the tribal council to see if they were interested in some sort of partner-

ship. When he got his answer a few days later, it was no. “We’re not going to put a proposal together,” he said. “The timing is not good.” He said the tribe does want to work with Cusick through an inter-local agreement in which the tribe would supply man hours and equipment. City Engineer Dan Sander told the council at the May 30 meeting that he had looked separately at the costs of the PUD running the system and of the town running the system. “There is no major difference if the PUD operates the plant or the town operates the plant,” he said. “Water rates are

going to go up no matter who does it.” The PUD could receive the $660,000 of DOH Drinking Water State Revolving Fund money, Evers said, for work on the Cusick plant. Cusick’s water problems are larger than the problems with the water treatment facility. There is also distribution. The town has 10 miles of 40year old pipes with nine leaks. The PUD operates nine different water systems in the county, and has qualified personnel that are in short supply. But PUD General Manager Colin Willenbrock said that taking on another system would be up to the PUD Board of Com-

missioners. “The commission won’t entertain a proposal until it gets solid information,” he said. If the PUD doesn’t want the system and the town can’t safely operate it, it would fall to the county, he said. Complaints about water bills have been brought up at the last couple of Cusick council meetings, including Monday’s meeting. “My mom passed away in late November and we never got a water bill,” said one man Monday night. He said when he came to the office to see about the bill, there was nobody there. He said he doesn’t drive, so he had to walk from Usk. Evers told him that

there would be no late charges and that bill should go out Wednesday or Thursday. Another woman at Monday night’s meeting asked if she could get a water bill printed now. She said she had come by the city hall several times and nobody was there. Evers asked her to leave a phone number and staff would call her with the amount. The council had taken an advisory vote May 30 on whether to ask the PUD to take over the water treatment plant, with a 4-1 vote. At Monday’s meeting, Evers asked town attorney Laura McAloon to approach the PUD to start the process.

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This time it did result in a shutoff. Kris Kroening said her husband went to talk to the PUD about being late and left thinking if he paid by the next due date, it would be all right. But the electricity was cut off. “Then the $341 dollars owed suddenly turned into $1,100,” Kris Kroening said, including the deposit, the $200 reconnect fee and the bill owed. “This cut off the breathing treatment I was in the middle of and took away my ability to call for help if needed. Our phone is WiFi so

without power I can’t even call 911.” Steve Kroening came home for parts, so she told him that the power was off and he was able to arrange for it to be turned back on. He negotiated to get the electricity turned on for $770, he said. He was able to make an arrangement to pay the increased deposit in installments. He already had a $200 deposit with the PUD. The electricity was turned back on the day it was turned off. According to a January 2019 PUD policy, a security deposit may be required of all custom-

ers. Bartel said a substantial number of customers do have deposits. The deposit is usually equal to two months average bills. If the customer goes a year without being late on paying the bill, the deposit is applied to the account, she says. For customers who have been late or shutoff, Bartel said the PUD works with the customer to help repair their credit with the PUD. That could involve going on a payment plan in which the customer pays the average bill year round, paying more than the bill in the summer and less than the full charge in the

winter. The payment plan needs to be set up in the warm weather months, she said. Bartell said the PUD does a “soft” credit check when a person applies for service. If the person has good credit, with a history of paying utility bills, the deposit may be waived. Also, every year the PUD runs an internal audit of accounts looking for late payments or shutoffs. A deposit is required if there are multiple “credit events” in the year, she said. A credit event is a late payment or shutoff. This year about 400 people received demands for deposits.

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b r i e f ly Cusick orthopedic screening June 17 CUSICK – A free pediatric orthopedic screening will be held at the Camas Center for Community Wellness Monday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by the El Katif Shriners. The Shriners Hospital for Children in Spokane provides pediatric specialty care in orthopedics. The care is provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Call 509-993-0169 for information.

Lakes Commission meets June 18 PRIEST RIVER – The Lakes Commission will meet Wednesday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Priest River Event Center. On the agenda is an agreement between Norman Semanko and the Lakes Commission. Also on the agenda is the Idaho Pollution Discharge Elimination System, and the Priest Lake Outlet Dam/Thorofare update, as well as a public comment period.

Pend Oreille County burn restrictions on NEWPORT – The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that all outdoor Rule Burns (debris burns) and burning with a DNR permit were prohibited Friday, June 7. Campfires are allowed in designated campgrounds only. Recreational fires must be attended at all times and no larger than three feet by three feet and no taller than two feet. A charged hose or five gallons of water must be present along with a shovel and there must be a fire break/ non-combustible surface of at least three feet around the fire. In the event that a fire escapes, the property owner is responsible for any and all fire suppression costs. The use of gas and propane self-contained stoves and barbeques are allowed. Daily updates on burn restrictions are available at 1-800-323-BURN.

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Newport Hospital Hosts Teddy Bear Clinic NEWPORT – Stratton Elementary kindergarten students received first hand experience at the teddy bear clinic hosted by Newport Hospital and Health Services (NHHS). Four classes, teachers and parents arrived at NHHS on June 5 and were greeted by Dr. Geoff Jones and Dr. Aaron Reinke in the emergency department. Both providers, along with multiple staff, walked the students through a medical scenario with the beloved patient, Mr. Teddy Bear, who presented in the emergency department with severe lacerations. This scenario allows providers to explain the reasons behind a visit to the emergency room, explain equipment, and alleviate potential apprehension among the students. Following examination of Mr. Bear’s injuries, Dr. Jones recommended him for immediate surgery. Upon entrance to the surgical floor, students donned masks, surgical caps, and gowns with the assistance of the NHHS surgical nursing team. With students gathered in the operating room, a simulated surgery played out before them. Dr. Reinke proceeded to treat Mr. Teddy Bear, explaining his steps, equipment and even anesthesia. “It was neat to see all the kids and quell their fears about coming to the hospital; they were really into what we were doing,” said Dr. Reinke, as this was his first teddy bear clinic. Dr. Geoff Jones began the teddy bear clinics in 2009 when his oldest daugh-

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Corrections Michael Naylor did not call the Washington State Liquor Control Board on Kelly’s Bar and Grill, as erroneously reported in last week’s newspaper (‘Planning commissioner seeks protection’ The Miner, June 5). It was an anonymous call. Also, Axel Hiesener and his wife, Theresa, only saw Mike Manus outside Kelly’s and they did not see Manus enter Kelly’s. Hiesener did not see Norris Boyd at all, as was incorrectly reported in the same story. We regret any confusion that may have caused. In the June 5 edition of The Miner Newspapers a photograph of Priest River Lamanna High School Principal Joseph Kren at the June 1 graduation ceremony incorrectly listed the student pictured with him as his daughter. The student is Tawny Nichols. We regret any confusion this caused.

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Lots happening locally this summer

t’s officially the start of the summer festival season, with Elk Pioneer Days this weekend. That is followed by Newport Rodeo, county fairs, community festivals such as Priest River’s Timber Days and north Pend Oreille County’s Down River Days. There’s scenic train rides and fireworks shows, farmers markets and the Kalispel Tribe’s powwow. If you tried, every weekend now through fall could be booked up with something interesting to do right here in the Pend Oreille River Valley. The amazing part is that a good majority of these events are put on by volunteers and the groups that put these events on are always looking for more volunteers. But more than that, we want you to attend these events. Celebrate our local heritage and our local communities. Enjoy our beautiful scenery – and God willing, good weather – get to know your neighbors and have a great summer. -MCN

A last-second tax bill out of nowhere By Sen. Shelly Short For The Miner

Out of nowhere, House Bill 2167 was brought before the Senate for a vote on the last day of session, a bill which nearly doubles the business and occupational (B&O) tax banks across the state already pay. One House Democrat introduced this bill April 10, less than three weeks before session’s end. The actual language of HB 2167 was not made public, however, until just hours before it was heard, voted out of committee and off the House floor April 26. Rushed in one day from public testimony to votes out of committee and off the floor with little change. If this tax was truly necessary, then why not introduce it near the beginning of session for a complete hearing and vetting process by the Legislature? Senate Republicans opposed this tax bill for two reasons. The first was that it was unnecessary. With extraordinary revenue from economic growth, we could fund the budget without new taxes. The second was because it was rammed through during the final two days of session. In fact, the Senate received HB 2167 as a title-only bill, which means it had a title on the first page while the rest was blank. Despite our efforts to fight against it, including a few Democratic allies joining us in our opposition, the bill was passed by one vote in the Senate and signed into law by Gov. Inslee. HB 2167 sets up a B&O tax of 1.2 percent on banks. The new law states it will focus on banks that have an income of at least $1 billion. This makes it sound like this new law won’t be consequential. But that is not the case. Most of the banks you know will be impacted. Making matters worse for us is that most of the affected banks are the ones located in our district. Most of you may not have an option of going to a smaller bank that won’t be burdened by this tax. One might ask, “Why should I care about taxing banks?” The banking industry is one of the largest in the world. You may think that taxing them doesn’t affect you. However, many financial institutions and loan-lending entities adjust their lending practices to not only their national average, but also to whatever local and state regulations they and borrowers are subject to. Thanks to this new law, there is a strong chance you might be blindsided by new fees when you need that important loan. And with the size of these corporations, it’s no surprise that they are the ones we use whenever we need to start a business, finance our homes, or continue maintaining our farms. In our district, many people are trying to start small businesses to make a living. Business loans are usually procured through these banks one way or another, as they are best equipped to finance a business. Even when you use a local community bank, that bank often forms a partnership with a multinational financial institution in order to fund a local business. During testimony on a different bill last year, Fannie Mae confirmed that adjusting loans based on local regulations does happen. Because of HB 2167, you may find yourself placed in a much more financially painful path when it comes to realizing your hopes and dreams. Republicans weren’t the only ones blindsided by this bill. So was Sen. Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah. He hadn’t even seen the entire bill when it came over from the House, even though he chairs the Senate committee overseeing banks and other financial institutions. Given his financial experience, he also explained how this can have a ripple effect on See Short, 5A

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yo u r o p i n i o n Smelter division needs resolution To the editor, The division of our community due to the HiTest/PacWest smelter could have been avoided. Our state and local government officials adopted this process involving a very narrow vision, poor judgment and impropriety. Secretive and “improper” public land sales, mishandling of funds, inaccurate environmental modeling, and failure to listen to and address citizens’ concerns have led to this rift and distrust of our government. HiTest/PacWest has repeatedly shown a condescending attitude toward the citizens of Newport; and to both Pend Oreille and Bonner counties. Their website contains misleading and inaccurate information; and quotes from interviews contain unsubstantiated claims and outright misrepresentation. Yet our government officials remain silent. Instead of addressing citizens’ concerns, the

county commissioners’ recent Comprehensive Plan amendment CPU18-001 “blanket rezone” of county Public Lands only adds further fuel to citizen frustration and distrust. The timing of CPU-18-001 reveals an effort to facilitate the location of the smelter in Newport. The county’s mandatory Comprehensive Plan update is scheduled for 2020 – yet the county wants to quickly implement a dramatic, sweeping change to our public lands. The motive seems pretty clear. We are all aware of our economic concerns, and recognize the importance of a healthy environment in order to sustain a healthy economy and lifestyle for our children and families. The ‘Visioning for a Better County’ letter to the editor in the June 5 Miner states: “It is time this community works together through a visioning process and comprehensive plan update to define our future.” Will the county listen to citizens? Will citi-

zens and citizen groups be given a “seat at the table”? Will County Commissioners follow the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny CPU-18-001? Will the county conduct an open and frank discussion about the smelter, or continue to ignore citizens’ concerns? We cannot move forward until the smelter issue is resolved. -John Endres Newport

Squeezing pennies and nickels To the editor, I love our four Pend Oreille Libraries and love our staff. It has been my privilege to serve on the Board of Trustees since 2012; and I have been knee-deep in the budget details ever since. I marvel at how we manage to get a caviar experience with a tuna salad budget. Each year it’s more of a challenge; but it’s not for a lack of trying. Staff’s continuous mindfulness of budget

limitations shows in these few examples. Denise Pontius, Business Manager, found new chairs for the Young Adult alcove for pennies on the dollar on Craig’s List. During her first two months, Library District Director Mandy Walters redid our website, bringing it up-to-date and user friendly. To expand programming, staff obtains grant money and uses more local experts. District staff enrichment and education goals are met by obtaining scholarships and grants for workshops and conferences. Maria Town, Newport’s Program Specialist, provided a wish list for Family Game Night, STEM programs, and July Teen Lock-In supplies. I was surprised by the modest requests: used classic board games, missing pieces or not; science kit and building sets pieces; old smart phones (reset to factory standards); 2-liter empty pop bottles; chests and boxes that See letters, 5A

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Editor’s note: This is an open letter to Pend Oreille PUD Customers from commissioners Curt Knapp, Rick Larson and Joe Onley.

As elected PUD Commissioners, we are entrusted to manage your utility. We do that by first listening and learning at regular public meetings. Then we vote to set policy that preserves the financial and operational health of the PUD for generations to come. Our meetings are open to the public and we depend on the input of our management team and customers. After many meetings over the last several years, we formulated a plan to protect and preserve your utility as the community faces challenging economic times ahead. One of the most difficult tasks you can assign a general

manager is to change the direction and culture of a company. Our GM and dedicated employees accepted this challenge and, as a result, this complex plan is now beginning to work and your PUD is doing better than ever. The most fundamental principle of the plan remains as true today as it was in 1936 – customer interests come first. This sounds simple to accomplish but there are always many forces pushing and pulling us to increase rates to solve PUD issues. We believe that rates for utility services must be maintained at the lowest levels while keeping service at the highest practicable. We evaluate every situation from legal challenges to operational expenses with that in mind. With every decision we

must always ask the question, “How will this decision affect our customers?” Low rates are essential to maintaining the well-being of our residents, businesses and public institutions like schools and hospitals. They depend on the PUD for success and in some cases survival. It’s important to remember that in the 1930s rural communities like ours were lagging behind larger communities with robust electric power services and numerous industrial employers. So, a measure allowing rural counties to form PUDs was passed. The early efforts faced fierce opposition from privately-owned utility companies. But courts recognized See PUD, 5A

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

Do you think it is right for a president to issue pardons for war crimes?

In the last few years there have been calls to break up the big tech companies like Google and Amazon, which some think have monopoly powers. Should the U.S. use anti-trust laws to break up big tech into smaller businesses? Yes, it’s incredible how completely Amazon and Google have captured their markets, with almost all negative consequences. No, there is an advantage to the country in having big tech companies. They are able to bring an economy of scale that benefits consumers.

33% No, the U.S. isn’t above the rules of war. It’s up to leaders, including the president, to respect them.

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Yes, Americans in combat situations shouldn’t have to fear being convicted of a war crime for doing their jobs.

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Yes, the president has the absolute right to pardon whoever the president feels deserves it.

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No, it sends a horrible message to the troops who don’t commit war crimes in combat as well as to the rest of the world that the U.S. condones such actions.

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Prison time for boat, truck thief

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith overrode a plea deal and sentenced Charles A. Castro to 55 months in prison for two counts of possession of a stolen vehicle and one count of firstdegree possession of stolen property. Castro pleaded guilty in Superior Court Thursday, June 6. Castro, 38, was the last of four people sentenced in connection with a burglary and boat theft that occurred in February 2018. Prosecuting attorney Brooks Clemmons and defense attorney Carson Van Valkenburg had worked out a deal in which Castro would plead guilty to amended charges that added a Spokane County possession of a stolen vehicle charge and dismissed an attempting to elude charge in exchange for a recommendation of a 45-month sentence. The time would be served concurrent with a five-year sentence Castro is serving in Idaho. The standard range for the crimes is 43-57 months. Castro has the maximum offender score as a result of convictions on a variety of crimes in Washington

and Idaho, including bail jumping, possession of a controlled substance and four possession of a stolen vehicle charges. Van Valkenburg said that Castro had done well in prison in Idaho, where he was picked by the warden to be part of a program that mentors other inmates. He is in anger management and PTSD programs in prison. Castro had testified in a rape trial, after which people threatened him, Van Valkenburg said. Castro spiraled downward after that. At the time of the offenses he pleaded guilty to, Castro was using a meth, heroin, bath salts and alcohol, according to Van Valkenburg. Since then, he’s turned his life around, Van Valkenburg said. “I committed the crimes and have to take responsibility,” he said. He said the anger management and PTSD programs he is taking in Idaho have helped a lot. He said he is also taking welding in prison. Monasmith said he couldn’t overlook Castro’s criminal history. “It’s hard to reconcile stealing a truck and boat with a love of the community,” he said. “I don’t know how you can look at his criminal history and go for the bottom end of the

sentencing range.” Monasmith said that the type of crimes Castro had committed really were a “sort of cancer on the community,” eating away at people’s sense of security in their homes and property. He acknowledged that Castro has made progress in Idaho, but noted that Castro had previously failed a Drug Offender Sentencing Alterative sentence. He sentenced Castro to 55 months in prison on the three charges, to be served concurrently with his Idaho sentence. When he finishes his Idaho sentence, he will be returned to Washington. According to a statement of probable cause, Castro was caught driving a stolen truck pulling a stolen boat in February 2018. The boat’s owner passed him on the way home and reported the theft. Deputies followed Castro, who failed to pull over and sped up, reaching speeds of up to 85 mph before surrendering in Idaho. In October 2017, Castro was caught driving a stolen Mercedes in Spokane County. In addition to the prison sentenced, Castro was ordered to pay $3,500 in restitution and $500 in legal financial obligations.

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can be locked; and Oreo’s with unusual fillings. The most challenging item? The Newport Library will be serving lunch to kids and is seeking volunteers, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., through mid-August. Yes, I am biased. Yes, I am an advocate for our district. But I am also selfish; I want more for our community members, more open hours, more programs, more books, more staff, and less stress over the budget. That is a legacy I would be proud to leave when I serve my last day as a trustee this Dec. 31. Vote Yes, Proposition 1, Aug. 6. -Katherine Schutte POCLD Board of Trustees President, Friends of the Newport Library Chair, Yes! Pend Oreille Libraries Campaign Committee Newport

Need development for jobs To the editor, Smelter skelter continues in full bloom. How does stalking public officials relate to a civil discussion about public land use? I couldn’t agree more with the publisher of this paper. A community works together to make itself better. Putting a sign in your yard isn’t going to fix or change anything. The children of this community are watching the adults and learning. The question is what are they learning? The adults need to identify what they want their kids to do. Today, leaving the community is their best option as the community is dying. Watching a tree grow isn’t going to provide a living income for a starting young family. What good is nature if you can’t afford to live in it? The anti-smelter people

need to accept some form of development and growth that provides jobs so your kids don’t have to leave the community. Nothing has happened in the 15 years I have lived here to provide growth and commerce. The only thing that has grown is the government. This isn’t sustainable. You don’t have to invite a lot of new people into the community. Just provide a place for your kids to live and work. Communities that don’t grow just die. Look to the heartland of the USA and you see thousands of dried up towns. That’s also the center of the opioid crisis as many people have lost hope and turned to drugs for relief of their mental and physical pain. I still have a slim hope that my grandchildren could move to my property and live here. Where will they work and what will they do to earn a living? The Kalispel Tribe

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lending practices for our average citizens. If such a claim could be alleviated, we still don’t know, he added, since this bill was rammed through without any legal analysis that could be done in two days. More importantly, Senate Democratic leadership disrespected Washingtonians by purposefully ignoring legislative process and constitutional principles designed to give everyone the opportunity to review, offer comments and changes. In fact, it is quite common for bills that go through the traditional process to have changed multiple times. In the end, it isn’t a surprise that Sen. Mullet and a few other Senate Democratic members sided with us in voting no. But it wasn’t enough to kill the bill. Before Gov. Inslee signed this proposal May 21, Sen. Mullet joined Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, and Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, in sending the governor a letter requesting that he veto the tax on financial institutions – a tax that would total $133 million. But

Inslee did not veto it, even though he had vetoed similar hastily passed tax legislation in the past. This wasn’t the only tax affecting banks. House Bill 2158, which raises the B&O tax service rate from 1.5 percent to 1.8 percent, also became law. When you combine that with what HB 2167 does, the rate that banks pay will nearly double what they currently pay. In fact, banks in Washington will now be among those institutions with some of the highest tax burdens in the country. All of this was brought about because our friends across the aisle claim that this new law will help folks who earn a lower income and

are overburdened by taxes. If we truly want to lower the tax burden on those who are struggling financially, we shouldn’t do it by taxing the majority of places that hold their money. A wiser option would be to end superfluous taxes, especially after revenue has increased in two years from $41 billion to $50 billion. And especially after introducing taxes that came out of nowhere in the last two days of session. Sen. Shelly Short, RAddy, serves the 7th Legislative District, which includes Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille counties and parts of Okanogan and Spokane counties.

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and Oldtown, Idaho seem to be leading the way by creating a base for other businesses to start and grow. The anti-growth people that moved here need to look to where they came from. Go home and I don’t think you will find something as economically sick as our community. I just can’t understand why you want to oppose the opportunity that your kids and grandkids need to have a good life. -Pete Scobby Newport

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that these communities like ours were underserved and they upheld the law and the need for PUDs, allowing them in 1936 – with voters forming Pend Oreille PUD that same year and later building the first public utility dam in the state of Washington. This utility has flourished ever since despite numerous economic challenges and is now respected nationally for its stability, efficient operations and low power rates. We are working hard to keep it that way. Admittedly, the PUD and its operations are complex and the industry is rapidly changing now more than ever before. Some believe that there have been more changes in the last five years than the past 50. Sometimes this makes it difficult to explain what we do and why. But the strategic effort to mitigate the potential impacts of these complex economic challenges boils down to being nimble, reducing costs and strengthening our financial position. Cost containment necessarily starts with our greatest asset – Box Canyon Dam – and trickles out through the rest of the District’s electric, fiber and water operations. As part of the 2005 Box relicensing requirements, we undertook a multiyear effort to completely modernize the plant and mitigate the operational impacts in preparation for the 50-year license. This required the addition of staff and the issuance of tax-exempt bonds to finance programs and capital upgrades. All of this drastically increased our expenses and the cost of production. But in light of our current goals to lower expenses we have taken the following strategic actions in addition to many others, to stabilize those costs: • Settled a dispute with the Box upgrade contractor that saved the PUD over $13 million. • Refinanced over $50 million of debt in order to save over $350,000 a year in interest payments over the life of the Box project bonds. • Gradually reduced staffing back to pre-project levels through attrition or re-training and reassignment. • Renegotiated environmental mitigation requirements in the license like fish passage facilities to include more cost-effective investments that will bring better conservation outcomes, financial stability and investment in the local economy. • Successfully completed or refined many environmental improvement projects. Other PUD containment actions and accomplishments include: • Settled a dispute with our largest customer that saved the District money and kept the customer in business. • Improved/stabilized bond ratings through financial stability measures and management. • Improved cash reserves and updated targets Give them their own...

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for each system. • Earned positive private and state audit reports. • No rate increase in 2019. • Gave employee performance and cost of living raises. • Successfully completed large electric reliability and system improvement projects. • Experienced reduced outage times despite major weather events. • Made our fiber optic network self-sufficient and one of the best in the country. • Sold surplus assets and got lands back on tax rolls. • Continued being an active participant in economic development and recruitment efforts. • Managed onboarding new industrial load/revenue growth. These efforts while extremely difficult, time consuming and sometimes stressful for our employees, have been critical as we seek to remarket Box power on behalf of our largest customer and consumer of Box power production, Ponderay Newsprint Company. Marketing large volumes of above market-priced power in the Pacific Northwest is no easy feat. That is why we also made the decision to transition the strategic management of our power supply portfolio to an outside firm with expertise in external marketing. With their guidance, the commissioners recently voted unanimously to approve a short-term resale of Box power to a third-party who will pay a premium for the zero carbon attributes of the power. This in turn will result in a billing credit to PNC that helps keep them in business and partial rate protection for our general service customers. PNC will receive market-based power for its operations and still be responsible for their license obligations under the contract. Without these cost containment and remarketing efforts, the potential aggregate impact of a PNC shutdown could be substantial to our general service customers. The PUD can only mitigate potential revenue impacts through cost cuts, reserves and rates. Recovery of annual losses exclusively through rates could result in a 10-40 percent increase. But like our founders, we have not been willing to rely solely on rates to solve this or any other challenge. Our mission is to keep rates low and avoid major increases. It is no secret that we currently enjoy some of the lowest rates in the nation with a blended residential rate of under 7 cents per kilowatt hour. That is remarkable considering we have fewer than eight customers per-mile of line, some of the most rugged territory in the state and ever-increasing regulatory requirements. Over the last three years we have averaged around a two percent rate increase and a zero percent rate increase this year alone. And we are still building strategic cash reserves and taking care of our great employees. Revenues are up, expenses are stable or declining and the financial reserves are better than ever. Thanks to our great employees and our valued customers, your PUD remains strong. Thank you for your continued support.

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Newport Rodeo, Parade June 21-22

Probably the biggest event in the area each year is the Newport Rodeo weekend, well, Friday and Saturday really. The rodeo action is only part of the festivities. There is also a parade, games for kids, vendors, live music, a beer garden and carnival. The rodeo starts Friday night, with all the regular rodeo events. Ranch bronc riding was added several years ago and is a popular event. It’s a special contest in which working cowboys try to ride a bucking horse with a regular saddle. Just about anything goes and contestants can ride with one hand, two hands or no hands. The wildest ride wins. Saturday gets underway with a Cowboy Breakfast at the Rodeo Grounds. The parade happens at 11 a.m. and winds though downtown Newport. This year there will be a slack performance on Sunday as well.

Festivities in the Park June 22

Held in conjunction with the Newport Rodeo, Festivities in the Park brings live music, a beer and wine garden, hometown style games, including water fights and chicken poop bingo, to Newport City Park. Festivities kick off about 10:30 a.m., just as the Newport Rodeo Parade ends. Lots of vendors and stick horse races for the kids. Call 509-710-9379 for information.

Scenic Pend Oreille River Train Rides June 22-23

View the countryside along the beautiful Pend Oreille River in historic rail cars, from Newport to Dalkena, Wash., and back. Rides are at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. both days, during Newport Rodeo weekend. Visit www. SportTrainRides.com for tickets. Additional rides are held in September and October.

Priest River Fireworks July 4

The Priest River Chamber of Commerce puts on a fireworks display at dusk over the Pend Oreille River. Watch from downtown Priest River at the big City Park, or from Bonner Park West.

Tri-Town Float Down July 20-21

There is always fun to be had while paddling down the scenic Pend Oreille River, and fun is sure to be had at the Tri-Town Float Down in north Pend Oreille County. Boaters launch at the Ruby Crossing boat launch near mile-marker 404 on Highway 20. The early morning start gives paddlers a gorgeous view as they head north to Ione Park. There are three stops on the first day for cards, one at the launch and take-out, and one about halfway on the paddle. The second day, floaters put in at Box Canyon Dam, using tubes and floating devices or a small boat. They end the Float Down at Metaline Park, where the last card is given. The Float Down is partnering with the North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce to give away $1,000 in the Ducky Derby Sunday, July 21.

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Down River Days July 26-28

People come from all over the area to participate in the annual Down River Days celebration in Ione Park. The Watercross brings a new level to snowmobiling in the summer. There will also be Extreme Barbie Jeep races and a tug-of-war, featuring four person teams in canoes. Head north on Highway 20 about 46 miles after leaving Newport, and continue on to Highway 31 for about 4 miles. Turn right onto Main Street and the park entrance is a couple blocks up the road. Saturday events include shopping at vendors for clothes, jewelry, blown glass and other household items. Food can be purchased from local groups raising money for their sport or organization, and can be eaten along the scenic river at the waterfront part of the park. The Watercross takes center stage on Sunday, with snowmobiles lining up at the boat launch. Throughout the day, participants race their machines across the river, landing on a strip on the east side of the Pend Oreille. The park is still full of activities for the young and old while the Watercross takes place. Watch the races from a boat in the water or from the park, and attendees will quickly learn that a snowmobile does not float.

Timber Days: July 26-27

In celebration of the heritage that built Priest River, Timber Days highlights activities around the logging industry.

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Drive through Priest River, heading east, and the park is on the right side of the Highway, just past the only streetlight in town. The event begins Friday evening with the Asphalt Angels’ Hot Neon Nights Car Show through downtown Priest River. Saturday kicks off with the Run for the Berries Fun Run. A parade of floats, most in a logging theme, comes through Priest River City Park at 11 a.m. Children are thrown candy from parade participants for their enjoyment throughout the day. The classic car show at the junior high is enjoyable for people of all ages. Logging competitions occur at Bonner Park West near the Pend Oreille River and will include burling, aka log rolling. Lawnmower races will start their engines in downtown Priest River at about 4 p.m.

Bonner County Fair & Rodeo: Aug. 21-24

The goal of the Bonner County Fair is to provide a free educational opportunity for residents of Bonner County to display their ideas and projects from their areas of expertise and interest, as well as allowing local organizations and businesses to present their products to the public. Events and contests are held throughout the week, such as a spud decorating contest, a pig scramble and coloring contests. A 4-H Market Animal Sale is held on Saturday, and a parade of champions is that afternoon. The fairgrounds are located in Sandpoint, on Boyer Avenue. Visit www.bonnercountyfair.com. This year the rodeo is held during fair week.

Kalispel Tribe’s Powwow: Aug. 2-4

THIS SUMMER KIDS WILL FOCUS IN ON SOME AMAZING, REAL-LIFE ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS AND DISCOVER THE MOST AMAZING TRUTH OF ALL. JESUS CHRIST IS THE MESSIAH, THE SON OF GOD, AND BELIEVING WE CAN HAVE LIFE IN HIS NAME.

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July 8-12 9:00am - 12:00 noon Newport Southern Baptist Church 52 Sitton Road, 2 miles south of Newport on Hwy 2 For more info: 509 447 3370 www.newportsbc.org

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Ages 1-18 · 2 Locations Newport Library June 25th - August 17th Monday thru Saturday 116 S. Washington Ave. lunch 12 noon - 1:00pm Stratton Elementary July 8th - August 2nd Monday thru Friday Breakfast - 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Lunch - 11:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

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The Kalispel Tribe’s 44th annual Powwow will take place at the powwow grounds at Usk, located about 20 miles north of Newport at 1981 Leclerc Road. The event is open to the public and admission is free. One of the highlights of the year, the powwow attracts tribes from the Northwest and Canada. Contestants compete in a variety of dancing and drumming events for tens of thousands of dollars in prize money. In addition to dance and drum contests, there will be a buffalo barbecue, an all-Indian softball tournament, a Buffalo Fun Run and stick game tournaments, as well as a variety of food and other vendors.

Pend Oreille County Fair & Rodeo: Aug. 15-18

CELEBRATING 101 YEARS!

Barn in the USA August 15-18, 2019

The annual fair and rodeo at Cusick are a muchanticipated time of the year, both for participants and visitors. For participants, it is a time to show off your animals, vegetables or hobbies and see where they stand in relation to other entries. For the visitors, the Pend Oreille County Fair is a great example of what a rural fair can be. There are a variety of animals to see, from chickens to llamas. There are displays of the best fruits and vegetables, canned goods, photography and spinning demonstrations. One of the highlights for many is the ProWest Rodeo held Aug. 17-18. The Saturday show is a night performance starting at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday show starts at 1:30 p.m. You can find more information online at www.povn.com/pocofair.

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ATHOL COLT STARTING CHALLENGE 5 Unbroke horses • 5 Round pens • 5 Horse Trainers

June 21 & 22, 2019 • 6pm - 9pm Tickets $15

Watch and listen as 5 Natural Horsemanship Trainers gentle, start, and ride 5 unbroke horses.

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Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4

P.O.C. Historical Society Museum www.pochsmuseum.org 509-447-5388 2 acres of Exhibits 402 S. Washington Ave $5 admission- Kids under 13 •FREE•

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Middle School • July 8-12 • Grades 6-8 in the Fall High School • July 15-19 • Grades 9-12 in the Fall Junior Camp • July 22-26 • Grades 3-5 in the Fall

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Information

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Working in the great outdoors This photo is thought to have been taken between 1910 and 1929, shows two men wearing backpacks and one man in overalls in front of the cabin at the South Baldy Ranger Station on the Colville National Forest.

Bees abuzz at Ione Council IONE – Pesky neighbors, dangerous dogs and yellow jackets were some of the topics brought up at the May 15 Ione Council meeting. Ione resident Wendy Horn addressed the council regarding her issues with her neighbors, saying her requests for assistance have gone unanswered. Ione Mayor Charles Spears replied that her issues are a civil matter, which town council has no authority over. Pend Oreille County Sheriff Glenn Blakeslee was in attendance and told Horn he would speak with her after the meeting. Sheriff Blakeslee discussed the April incident report, harassment at the Selkirk Community Health Center, active shooter training and reports of a dangerous dog at the Ione Motel. He said the county dog ordinance is being reviewed and updated. Through the Stone Garden Grant, the deputies are working with U.S. Border Patrol to provide extra support and receive training in rural areas. Spears said the Town is delighted with local law enforcement service. Councilman John

down rive r eve nts Wednesday, June 12 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Weight Watchers: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church Metaline Town Council: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

Thursday, June 13 Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

Redinger said he is working on the yellow jacket issue at the airport and that combo locks will be installed. The Passport Program stamp is available for pilots and the bikes will be painted as an identifier to the airport. Gene Stone will identify trees that need to be removed near the runway with orange paint. Councilman Jason Pichette said that fellow councilman Dylan Powers is moving forward on the outside security cameras and that with the request from the Ione Beautification Committee, the Ione Community Center door will be painted. Spears said with TD&H Engineering of Spokane, the Town has opened contractor bids for the Millyard project. Versatile Industries was the lowest bid at $259,606. Three bids were received and discussed for the roofing project at the Ione Community Center, with Dead on Contracting being the lowest bid. The bid includes a 50-year shingle overlay, roof vent and repairs. Council decided that chairs and tables are no longer needed at the fire hall and were

the Ione Community Center room for a boater safety course presented by Charlie Shaffer. Pichette explained all boaters need this course. Shaffer will present the course and administer the test at no charge to the participants. Council approved the use of the room unanimously.

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Tuesday, June 18 Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library Book Discussion Group: 4-5 p.m. - Ione Library North Pend Oreille Valley Lions: 7 p.m. - Lions Train Depot in Ione

Wednesday, June 19 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Commissioner Kiss Office Hours: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Library Weight Watchers: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

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determined to be surplus items. A desk, office chairs and typewriter were added. Prices were set at $1 for chairs, $5 for tables, $15 for the desk and $10 for the typewriter. The PUD is scheduled to cut down a damaged birch tree at the park. Jessica Davis requested

Dennis Ballo Ashley Blackwell Mary Carroll Richard Duncan Susan French Chris & Katie Grote Val Henry Evelyn Jamison Kraig Lewis Fritz & Louise Mehlert Jim Peirone Don Roselette David Summers Martha Wright Bruce Yocum

Workers/Volunteers/Providers: Lee Bickford Cheryl Bowers Mike Courteau Ed & Frankie Dunn Martha Gaines Jennifer Hanson Celebrity Chef Scott Hill Sally Johnson Jim Moffitt Dan Noren Priest River Jr. Football Team Dorothy Rutherford Sharon & Victoria Van Auch Mike & Kim White Fabulous Priest Lake Bakers

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Bratwurst/Hot Dog Booth Underwriter: Ziggy’s Building Materials - Vern & Mary Ziegler, Karl Ziegler, Bob Aho Event Support: Priest Lake Ambulance * Blue Diamond Marina – Carolyn Deshler Hill’s Resort – Missy Hill * Frito Lay – Dan Heuett * Lifestyle Real Estate Mitchell’s Harvest Foods * Nordman Resort – Ben Votava * Petroglyph Printing & Signs Safeway Newport * Tamrak True Value – Bill Olmo * Travis Garske Priest Lake Sportsman’s Association Proceeds from the Priest Lake Spring Festival support the Coolin Civic Organization, maintenance of the Coolin Community Hall at the intersection of Dickensheet Road and Cavanaugh Bay Road, and upkeep of the Coolin Park on Missouri Street. A portion is given back to organizations serving Priest Lake, Idaho. Thank you for supporting the 2019 Priest Lake Spring Festival.

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automobile manufacturing are all examples of heavy industry. Wording within the draft concerning light industry prompted a letter from the Pend Oreille Public Utility District (PUD) to county commissioners on June 4. In the letter, the PUD explains that, “We also own, operate,

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and maintain a significant amount high-voltage electric infrastructure in that area. For that reason, goal No. 2 in the draft plan is our top priority.” Goal No. 2 in the draft plan is to maximize the use and return of investment in public infrastructure. The draft plan, written in August of 2017, puts forward guidelines for developing industry in the community. PUD commissioners were clear. “Any planning definition that restricts the future use of the electric infrastructure and our ability to leverage our low power rate is something we simply cannot support as being in the best interests of the county,” PUD commissioners wrote in the June 4 letter. They laid out their formal position. “In order to maximize the use and return on investment in public infrastructure, the PUD supports zoning controls and development standards that allow for heavy industry and, in turn, high-energy consumers in the Cusick/Usk Urban Growth Area that meet all applicable federal, state, local and tribal permitting standards.” Potential developments that could maximize the use of PUD’s existing infrastructure already located in the Cusick/ Usk area, “have historically been associated with heavy industry,” the letter says. The letter points out that Ponderay Newsprint Company would likely be classified as heavy industry under the Cusick/Usk Urban Growth Area draft plan. Under the draft plan, Ponderary Newsprint and Vaagen Brother’s Usk mill would be grandfathered in. The plan outlines affected public agencies, local economic development organizations, local governments and largescale property owners that include, but aren’t limited to the Kalispel Tribe, Town of Cusick, Port of Pend Oreille, Cusick School District, Pend Oreille Public

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Utility District, Ponderay Newsprint Company and Vaagen Brothers Lumber. The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission and Pend Oreille Fire District No. 4 are also included. The Port values heavy industry. “We need heavy industry for the rail,” Kelly Driver, Manager of Port of Pend Oreille says. “We need somebody, light or heavy industry, that is going to ship via the railroad, we can’t just have commercial businesses.” According to Driver, Ponderay Newsprint Company ran 1,350 rail cars for its newsprint in 2018. On the Idaho side of the Port’s tracks, 1,800 cars transported product in 2018, mainly from Stimson Lumber and Idaho Forest Group. To help facilitate planning, representatives from Smart Growth America (SGA) will arrive in Cusick in July to provide grant technical assistance and guidance for the growth area plan, hold community meetings to gather more public input and speak to speak with stakeholders. According to Jennyfer Mesa, Senior Planner for the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, SGA is providing a technical assistance grant to the Kalispel Tribe concerning the Cusick/ Usk Urban Growth Area Plan, meaning there is no money exchanging hands, but staff from SGA will assist planning efforts free of charge. According to SGA’s website, “Smart Growth America is a coalition of advocacy organizations that have a stake in how metropolitan expansion affects the environment, quality of life and economic sustainability.” “From a development perspective how can we promote the viability of Cusick and Usk through good planning?” Mesa asked at a public meeting for the plan held in May at the Usk Community Center. “This isn’t just something that will effect us now; we’re talking long term.” Dates for the public meetings with SGA have yet to be announced.

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NEWPORT – The Newport High School Class of 1999 will have its 20-year reunion starting Friday, July 12 at Kelly’s Bar and Grill at 7 p.m. On Saturday, July 13 there will be a family picnic at Newport City Park at 11 a.m. There will be a BBQ lunch and outdoor games the whole family can enjoy. Don’t forget to bring swimsuits to cool off in the splash pad. The day wraps up at Top Frog Brewery at 5 p.m. Located at 221 Vista Drive, Newport, the class of 1999 will have their own section set up outside. Top Frog will have live music, drinks and a food truck available for food to purchase. RSVP for each family member attending the reunion and send $25 per adult via PayPal to Carey Schwarzer at cschwarzer42@gmail.com. This will cover the food, drinks, and other supplies for the family picnic. Kids eat for free. The goal is to get as many members of the class together for this reunion as possible. If you would like to come, but the $25 is not in your budget, contact cschwarzer42@gmail.com, to work something out.

Movies in the park in Newport, Priest River NEWPORT – Movies in the Park returns to Newport and Priest River city parks this summer. There will be three movies in Newport and three movies in Priest River. All movies will begin at dusk. In the Newport City Park High School Musical will show Saturday, July 6 and on Saturday, Aug. 10 the movie is The Incredibles 2. Top Gun showed on June 8. At the Priest River City Park Spiderman will show on Saturday, July 13, School of Rock on Saturday, July 20 and Back to The Future on Saturday, August 17. Festivities will be put on an hour prior to the movie starting, hosted by local libraries Pend Oreille County Library District in Newport and West Bonner Library District in Priest River. Roxy’s Fair Food trailer will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, drinks and more.

Still time to get in on Book Club in a Pub NEWPORT – Read ‘I’ll Be Gone in the Dark’ by Michelle McNamara and join Book Club in a Pub for drinks and conversation Sunday, June 23, 2-3 p.m. at Kelly’s Bar and Grill. According to the website Amazon, “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, Michelle McNamara’s compelling investigation of the “Golden State Killer,” who terrorized northern California from the mid-70s to the mid80s, is one of the best true crime books to come along in a decade. It’s the story of two obsessions: McNamara’s obsession with the criminal, and whatever abhorrent obsession drove him to commit a series of horrific rapes and murders over 10 years. The author, a true crime journalist who created the popular website TrueCrimeDiary.com, describes the crimes and examines clues in an effort to uncover his identity.” This event is free and anyone can participate. Kelly’s Bar and Grill is located at 324 W. 4th Street in Newport.

Adults need to have fun too It was an adult’s only social night at the Newport Library Friday, May 31. The event was hosted by Friends of The Library and featured, crafts, 3D printing, live music, virtual reality, snacks and refreshments and beer and wine. The event raised $400 to go toward Pend Oreille County Library District programs for kids and adults.

Night hike on Upper Wolf Trail NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Library District will host a night hike on the Upper Wolf Trail Tuesday, June 25, 7-8 p.m. This hike is geared toward older children and adults. Bring water and bug spray. The Upper Wolf Trail System provides 2.5 miles of non-motorized looped trails for hikers, mountain bikers, cross-country skiers and snowshoes. During the spring and early summer, users will find many species of wildflowers scattered throughout the area. Whitetail deer and other small forest wildlife can be observed

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along the trail. While dogs are not required to be leashed, owners are asked to keep them under control at all times. This area is open for day use only from sunrise to sunset. Trailhead parking and an information board are located on the west side of Laurelhurst Drive. The Upper Wolf Trail System is located on the north edge of the city of Newport. At the intersection of State Highway 20 and Larch Street turn west and follow Larch Street for one block to Laurelhurst Drive. Continue on Laurelhurst Drive to trailhead.

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Gardening classes for pre-teens and teens at Create NEWPORT – Create Art Center is offering a summer series of classes on backyard gardening and how to save money by growing you own food. Classes are designed for ages 10-18 and will be held on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. starting on Thursday, June 20 at 900 W. 4th Newport. The classes will cover preparing the soil, planting in containers and raised beds, hot and cool weather plants, saving seeds, and preserving the harvest. Students will spend time preparing food from the garden. Other skills such as record keeping of germination and

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growth and budgeting will be highlighted. This class has a three-year design. The second year will focus on backyard livestock and homesteading skills. The third year will focus on preparing a curriculum and teaching the learned skills. These classes are free and have been funded by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. The instructors are former WSU Master Gardeners Vicky Cahill and Phoenix Luby. For more information, call Create Arts Center at 509-447-9277.

NEWPORT – Slow Jam comes to Create Art Center Sunday, June 16 from 4-5 p.m. Bring an acoustical instrument of choice that fits with Celtic or American folk music which slow jam is structured around. An existing database of 450 songs will be provided to get musicians going. Appropriate instruments are penny whistles, recorders, spoons, harmonica, clarinets, mandolins, fiddles, guitars, banjoes, upright bass, flutes, accordions, and various drums. Slow jam is a national movement of like-minded people who desire to play music in a slower paced environment allowing them to gently embrace playing with others. Beginners and intermediate players, high school age plus, can learn and grow abilities over time developing into stronger musicians who can go on to performance level or just enjoy the experience. There will be a $3 donation per person for use of the building. More details concerning slow jam can be found online at slowplayers.org. For more information, contact Lee Shaver at 509671-2802 or leeshaver52@gmail.com

we e k ah ead Wednesday, June 12 AA Meeting: 7 a.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 First St., Newport Rotary Club: 8 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Pend Oreille County Search and Rescue: 7 p.m. - FEMA Operations Center

Friday, June 14 Books Out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Saturday, June 15

Weavers’ Group: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center

Free Breakfast: 8-10 a.m. - Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport

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

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

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

Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library

Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-665-5921 for site

Thursday, June 13 Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Quilters Meet: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center 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 Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

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

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

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

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Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

CHURCH OF FAITH

Sunday, June 16 Newport Youth: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, June 17 Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center

Tuesday, June 18 Families For Kids and DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Family Movie Night: 5:308 p.m. - Newport Library

Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Session: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center

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

Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center

Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pine Ridge Com-

munity Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Priest River Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting: 5:30 p.m. - Rotating Restaurants

Where to Worship

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

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

Social Meeting: 12-1 p.m. - Pine Ridge Community Church

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

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

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

REAL LIFE NEWPORT

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

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

301 W. Spruce St, Newport Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen (864) 378-7056 Bible preaching, God honoring music

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Saturdays, 10:00a.m. Diamond Lake 326002 Highway 2 diamondlakeadventist.org Edgemere - 5161 Vay Rd 11:00a.m. edgemereadventist.org Newport - 777 Lilac Ln 10:40a.m. newportsda.com

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

LACLEDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Hwy 2 Laclede, ID 25 N Riley Creek Rd Pastor Josh Jones Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Gospel Jam 4th Sat 5:00 p.m. 208-254-4727 cell

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rea high schools celebrated their senior graduations, with Newport and Selkirk High Schools holding their ceremonies Saturday, June 8. The Newport School District’s alternative school, Pend Oreille River School, held their graduation Monday, June 10.

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Newport seniors move their tassels from right to left at the end of graduation, signifying their status as high school graduates.

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Pend Oreille River School teacher Peg Waterman praised the graduates for their dedication to their education and the community for standing behind them.

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Selkirk High School senior Mary Huttle hugs her science teacher Rachel Wold after graduation on Saturday, June 8

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Jenna Couch decorated her mortarboard with flowers and a tribute to her attending Washington State University this fall.

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The Pend Oreille River School celebrated their graduation in the Newport High School gymnasium Monday evening June 10.

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b r i e f ly Shockey, Lucas named Intermountain All League PRIEST RIVER – Jantzen Lucas and Logan Shockey were named to the Intermountain League’s All League team in baseball for the Lucas Priest River Spartans. They are both juniors. The league’s Most Valuable Player award was shared between Bonners Ferry’s Seth Bateman and Timberlake’s Shockey Jack McDonald. Timberlake’s Gage Benefield, Jacob James, Kobe Harris and Louis Powell were named All League, as was Bonners Ferry’s Ty Bateman and Kellogg’s Logan Jerome.

Newport baseball sports awards announced NEWPORT – The Newport High School varsity baseball team gave out team awards at a sports awards ceremony recently. Most Valuable went to Hunter Ellingburg, Most Inspirational to Joel Miller, Most Improved to Richard Croswhite, Hunter Stiner and Tanner Batie, Outfield Captain was Tyler Ward and Spirit of Grizzy Baseball went to Jesse Cummings.

Colville dominates NEA All League baseball NEWPORT – Colville claimed a half dozen spots on the Northeast A League’s All League First Team in baseball, with Colville Ellingburg coach Blake Sjordal named Coach of the Year. Freeman’s Jace Phelan was the league’s Most Valuable Player. Newport’s Hunter Ellingburg was named to the NEA All League Second Team as a designated hitter. Colville players named to the First Team included pitchers John Knight and Justin Berg, outfielder Michael Fitzsimmons, catcher Grant Michaliszyn and first baseman Hunter True. Freeman outfielder Spencer Curnow, third baseman Jordan Eskridge and shortstop Ryan Hayek were named to the First Team. Deer Park pitcher Hunter Dryden and utility player Carson Colville, Riverside outfielder T.J. Trepainer and Medical Lake designated hitter were all named to First Team.

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First Summer Slam draws a crowd By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

CUSICK – Rain and thunderclouds could not deter the Pend Oreille River Valley’s newest summer sports event, the Summer Slam 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Cusick at the Camas Center Saturday, June 8. Of the 50 teams that registered, 41 showed up to play basketball, running the gamut of ages from 10 to 24. A sizeable crowd showed up to put chairs and canopies on the sidewalk around the Camas Center parking lot to cheer on the players. The Kalispel Juvenile Justice Program and the Kalispel Tribe Victim Assistance Services Program fund the tournament. Jaci McCormack and former NBA veteran Craig Ehlo were the keynote speakers at the event, speaking on behalf of Rise Above, a program co-founders McCormack and Brad Meyers developed over the last four years to promote, empower and educate Native American Youth through sports to live healthy lives.

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Celias Holmes, Kyden Nomee, River Edmiston, Louis Campbell and Louis Cullooyah take each other on in an amiable game of basketball at last Saturday’s Summer Slam at the Camas Center.

High school shooters in virtual shoot METALINE FALLS – Ten high school students from Selkirk and Priest River high schools competed at the Washington State Clay Target Shoot Sunday, June 2, at the Metaline Falls Gun Club, all competing for the Selkirk Rangers. Since the six-team league is made up of schools all around the state, it couldn’t have a combined shoot this year, so they had an online shoot, with the schools shooting at their respective clubs. Some will shoot next weekend. The high school students all competed in the Selkirk High School team, which is ranked No. 1 in the six-team league. Bradley O’Brien of Priest River shot an 86 Sunday, with rounds of 22-21-21- 22. Kory Enyeart shot an 85, with scores of 23-16-23-23. Hunter Marshall also shot an 85, shooting 20-22-22-21. Megan Marshall had an 85, shooting 17-24-13-21. Noah Martinez of Priest

River turned in a 74, shooting a 17-21-18-18. Gavin Stark had a 72, with 1914-19-20. Mailei Jungblom turned in a 69, with rounds of 16-19-15-20. Brady O’Brien, another Priest River shooter, shot a 62, with a 15-10-17-20. Tristan Green posted a 38, with rounds of 11-13-9-5. So far Hunter Marshall is ranked No. 3 in the state among males, with a 23 average. He is ranked fourth overall. Bradley O’Brien is ranked fourth among makes, with a 22.3 average, and fifth overall. Kory Enyeart is fifth among males with a 22.2 average and sixth overall. Brady O’Brien is tenth with a 21 average. Megan Marshall is ranked fourth among female shooters, with a 20.5 average and Mailei Jungblom is ninth, with a 11.6. Selkirk leads the league with a 517, with SedroWolley 449, Sequim 432.5, Okanogan 319.5, Castle Rock 187 and Burlington 184.

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High school shooters from Priest River and Selkirk competed at the state high school trap shoot Sunday at the Metaline Falls Gun Club.

Newport American Legion team winning By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport American Legion team has started its summer season, getting a 6-4 win over Prairie Post Falls Monday, June 10, their third win of the season. The Newport team is made up of 14 players in grades eight through 12, with eight players from Newport, three from Priest River and one from Cusick, along with two from East Valley in Spokane. The team can carry 15, so there is room for another. Against Prairie Post Falls, Joel Miller pitched 5

¾ innings. “Prairie was 4-0 and on top of the league standings,” Ellingburg said. “Joel started the game a little nervous and hit their lead off batter with at pitch.” That runner scored on a ground ball, but after that Miller dominated, striking out 13 before he was removed because of pitch count. Bodie Bedow from East Valley relieved him in the sixth inning, getting the third out on a fly ball hit to his brother, Gauge, in right field. Bedow gave up three runs in the seventh inning but Newport held on for the win. Miller, Hunter Ellin-

gurg and Preston Kremer led Newport in hits. Nolan Loosier, Jeff Crane and JJ Allbee each added a hit. “Nolan Loosier play a great game as catcher,” Ellingburg said. Newport started the season with a 6-5 victory at home against Mount Spokane May 30. Mount Spokane returned the favor June 3, when they beat Newport by a run, 5-4. Newport beat Northern Lights 10-7 June 6 and again Monday. The team is in action several times this week and will be home against Shadle Park Saturday, June 15, for a game that starts at noon.

Youth shooting team fundraiser June 29-30 METALINE FALLS – The Metaline Falls Lead Kings, the youth shooting team, will host a two day fundraising event, a Shoot-NCampout, Saturday and Sunday, June 29-30. This will be a 100-125 target shooting event on Saturday plus a 50-bird handicap on Sunday. The club is seeking donations to help offset travel and entry fees to the out-of-town shoots. The event is open to youth teams, individuals and adults.

“The more the merrier,” organizers say. The gun club will be open Friday if people want to set up early. Breakfast and lunch will be available Saturday and Sunday, with a potluck barbecue Saturday at about 4 p.m. for $7. There will also be a silent auction, raffles and games. Saturday, shooters can compete in a $30 100-bird event, with 16-yard, 20-yard, Wobbles and Sporting Clays competitions.

Shooting starts at 9 a.m. There will be awards for the top three youth male and female and teams and the top two male and female adults and the top adult team. For more information or to find out how to donate, contact Lisa Enyeart at 509-671-3903 or by email at metalinefallsgunclub@ gmail.com or message on the Metaline Falls Gun Club’s Facebook page.

Courtesy photo|Todd Ellingburg

Hunter Ellingburg pitches for the Newport Grizzlies American Legion game against the Northern Lights team. Newport won the game, which took place at Shadle Park High School in Spokane June 6.

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ob i t u a r i e s Pamela Kay Barnhart Ione

Pamela Kay Barnhart, of Ione, Wash., passed away June 4, 2019, in hospital due to complications of a chronic illness. She was 63. Pam was born Nov. Barnhart 15, 1955, in Mt. Vernon, Wash., to Harold (Skip) and Shirley Barnhart, who along with brother Steven, preceded her in death. Pam grew up in the Skagit Valley towns of Newhalem and Diablo where her father and mother were employed by Seattle City Light. She attended elementary schools there and went on to graduate from Concrete High School before moving to Ephrata, Wash. Pam traveled and lived in various places including Sedona and Mesa, Ariz., Petaluma, Calif., and back to the Skagit before settling in Ione. Although she never married, Pam had an extended family of friends whom she cared for deeply. Outgoing and always ready to engage in conversation she made friends fast and fast friends. Her appreciation of others will be remembered by all who knew her well. A gathering of friends will return Pam to the Skagit and her childhood home where she will merge with nature as she so wished. Memorials for Pam are suggested to Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 whose dedication to the service of others is greatly appreciated. Of special note is thanks to Chief Chris Haynes. His care and professionalism exemplify the best in emergency services. Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

Kenneth Edison Bretthauer Priest River

Kenneth Edison Bretthauer of Priest River Idaho passed away May 27, 2019, at his home in Priest River. He was 90. Kenneth was born in Spokane, Wash., Oct. 28, 1928. Kenneth was the son of Bretthauer Edison Wylie Bretthauer and Hattie Helen (Hartman) Bretthauer. Kenneth served in the United States Navy in 1948. In June of 1949 he married Elaine Crysler of Newport in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. After their marriage the couple moved to Priest River where they raised their children. Kenneth was self-employed for most of his life. He drove logging truck, heavy equipment

and worked in the woods. Later in life he worked for Merritt Brothers Lumber. Kenneth was an avid outdoorsman. He liked hunting, fishing and camping. He loved to go fast. He raced stock cars and snowmobiles and flew airplanes. Survivors include sister Dora Mary (Bretthauer) Bruce; three children, Todd Bretthauer of Newport, Stacy Bretthauer of Athol, Idaho, and Brad Bretthauer of Priest River. Kenneth was also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents Edison Bretthauer, Hattie (Hartman) Bretthauer, his wife Elaine (Crysler) Bretthauer, brothers Bruce and Milton, and sons Monty, Wayne and Carl Bretthauer. At his request no public services will be held. Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

Minnie Wageman Usk, Wash.

Minnie Wageman went to her rest in the arms of Jesus, June 1, 2019, at the age of 103. She was born in Watkins, Mont., Oct. 13, 1915. She was preceded in death by her husWageman band Fred and oldest daughter Lillian Wagner of Deer Park, Wash., and three grandsons. She is survived by children Lou Heinrichs (husband Lee) of Oldtown, DeLila Wright (husband John) of Usk, Wash., and Fred Wageman of Spokane, Wash.; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, one brother in California and one sister in Montana. The family moved to Usk on Jan. 6, 1951, from Southern Idaho, where they had a farm. Minnie bucked bales in the hay field, milked cows, thinned onions and sold Watkins products for several years, also doing in-home health care, while raising a family. She loved gardening and always had a large garden, a weed dare not enter! She happily shared it with family and friends or whoever wanted some or needed some. The last garden was when she was 97 years old. She had a driver’s license until she was 100 years old; she stopped driving before that expired. She loved baking cookies and pies and

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giving them away. After a visit with her you usually left with a bag of cookies or something; she was always giving. At the family gettogethers we always were blessed with a huckleberry pie; she was in the hills picking huckleberries until she was about 90 years old. She was a life-time member of the Seventhday Adventist church. She was a prayer warrior for her family and loved and cherished by all. Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation

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

Jefferey Alan Olinger Priest River

Jefferey Alan Olinger, 67, passed away peacefully June 5, 2019. He was surrounded by his loving family and wife, Mary, of 32 years. He was born Feb. 18, 1952, to Stan and Mary

Olinger in Spokane, Wash. He was preceded in death by his father Stan Olinger and his brother Joel. He is survived by his mother Mary Olinger, his wife Mary and his four boys, Kevin (Angelique), Olinger Darin, Justin (Amy), and Jason, and several grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Diane and Linda, and brother Brian.

In his younger years he loved to fish and was a skilled mechanic. He had a talent for keeping life interesting. He will be missed by everyone including our cat, Patches. A graveside service was held Monday, June 10, at 11:30 a.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Priest River, Idaho. Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

po l i c e r epo 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. Pend Oreille County

Monday, June 3 TRESPASSING: Hwy. 2, report that subject locked the gate and won’t let the owners on the property they are trespassing. FOUND PROPERTY: Monumental Way, Cusick, person reports finding a cash box with IDs, checks, etc in someone else’s name in a room of her rental that she was cleaning. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Northshore Diamond Lake Rd., report of tree down blocking roadway approx 8-10 inches. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: LeClerc Rd N, Cusick ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of a motorcycle accident, no further details. ASSAULT: W. 7th St., Newport, report of male and female in a physical fight.

Tuesday, June 4 TRESPASSING: Milwaukee Drive N., Newport SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Driskill Rd., Newport, person reports high amount of traffic near his home. ACCIDENT: Scotia Rd., Newport, report single vehicle went off road, hit tree. ARREST: W. 4th St., Newport, Logan Vaughn King, 21, was arrested on a local warrant. FRAUD: Blackwell St., Ione, person received three checks from people that have bounced. JUNK VEHICLE: Deer Valley Rd., Newport DISTURBANCE: Hwy. 2, report of two males having verbal altercation. TRESPASSING: Davis Rd., Usk, report of male on property again. ARREST: Qlispe River Way, Cusick, Jacob C. Workman, 21, was arrested for driving under the influence. STRUCTURE FIRE: E. 5th St.; report that hydraulic tank inside mill is on fire unknown further. JAIL HOUSING: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Tyson K. Cole, 39, was arrested on warrants.

Wednesday, June 5 THEFT: Hwy. 31, Cusick, report that a building has been taken apart and barn wood taken some time since the last three months. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Spring Valley Rd., report of spike strips across driveway that is vacant property. ARREST: N. Washington Ave., Newport, Chance C. Merrick, 26, of Newport, and Colton T. Wylie, 29, of Oldtown were arrested on local warrants.

J. Ribblett, 49, of Newport was booked and released for driving while license suspended. THEFT: Broken J Lane, Newport, report that tenants are stealing power. ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. 3rd St., Newport, report that officer picked up a young male German shepherd.

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Saturday, June 8 TRESPASSING: Roberts Drive, reports that subjects trespassed from property are back on property. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 211, report of a dog running in the roadway. RUNAWAY JEVENILE: Birch Ct., report that 15-year-old male ran away from home. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Richard D. Smith, 33, was arrested on local warrants.

Tuesday, June 4 ARREST: Torrens Trail, Spirit Lake, Kenneth Kimbley, 36, of Spirit Lake, was arrested on a Bonner County warrant. MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River, weeds and grass. MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: 4th St., Priest River, weeds and grass. MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: Jones Ave., Priest River, weeds and grass.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Northshore Diamond Lake Rd., report of neighbor’s dog in pasture chasing complainant’s horses again.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 31, reports of lights on at home where no one should be.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. 5th St., report of two dogs running loose.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211, report of possible child driving all over roadway.

ASSAULT: Monumental Way, report of an assault.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Whitetail Place, report of possible squatters staying at residence that should be vacant.

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: Summit Blvd., Priest River, weeds and grass.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Ione Park, complainant reportedly harassed at park by juveniles.

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: Beardmore Ave., Priest River, weeds and grass.

FIRE SMOKE ONLY: Antler Lane, report of lightning strike, can see smoke but no flames.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Jefferson Ave., Priest River

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: Doreen Drive, report that son’s vehicle was stolen last night.

FRAUD: E. Jackson Ave., Priest River

FIRE SMOKE ONLY: Bond Rd., report of plume of smoke on hillside.

Thursday, June 6

FISH&GAME: Sacheen Lake, report of Fish and Game Violation. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: N. Union Ave., report that security cameras caught people in a car behind building last night. THEFT: W. Willow St., report of prescription glasses taken last week. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20, male subject trying to wave cars down, seems agitated. WEAPON OFFENSE: E. Branch LeClerc Creek Miller, complainant believes someone is shooting at him. THEFT: McAvoy Rd., report that ex stole firearms from complainant’s residence and is keeping them at his. FIRE: Gray Rd., report explosion across the street shook windows, large plume of smoke. JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Scott Ave., report that juvenile male is becoming aggressive.

Friday, June 7 ARREST: Scotia Rd., Mark D. Ogasawara, 25, of Newport was arrested for malicious mischief and fourth degree assault. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of tree over southbound lane of travel. TRANSPORT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, transport inmate to Spokane jail. AGENCY ASSIST: Silver Mt. Lane, assist Bonner County with possible burglary in progress. TRESPASSING: Roberts Drive, report of male and female trespassing on property. WEAPON OFFENSE: Timber Creek Rd., neighbor shot firearm after complainant drove by. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. Larch St., Anthony L. Schaff, 35, of Newport was arrested on a Dept. of Corrections warrant. ARREST: Doreen Drive, Dustin W. Simpson, 35, of Newport was arrested on an out of county warrant and Darby E. Hawkins, 23, of Newport was arrested on local warrants. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 2 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: LeClerc Rd. S., possibly heard someone walking around outside, 20 minutes ago.

ARREST: W. Spruce St., William

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AFENCY ASSIST: Stateline Rd. S., assist Bonner County in pursuit of a vehicle.

Sunday, June 9 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Scotia Rd., report that neighbor’s dog is on property. THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of shoplifter in the office. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy.2 , report that deer needs to be euthanized. ILLEGAL BURNING: Joyner Drive W., report of someone burning yard debris. WEAPON OFFENSE: Wagon Wheel Ave., person reports neighbors have been shooting all day, doesn’t feel safe to go outside. HARASSMENT: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of neighbors riding ATVs on complainant’s driveway, yelling profanities. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Open Skies Rd., report of subjects speeding up the roadway. ERRATIC DRIVER: W. Kelly Drive, report of vehicle spinning donuts in the trailer park.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Pineview Lane, Spirit Lake THREATENING: Old Priest River Rd., Priest River

Wednesday, June 5

BATTERY: Newport

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: Jackson Ave., Priest River, weeds and grass. MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: Hwy. 57, Priest River, weeds and grass. MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: McKinley St., Priest River, weeds and grass. MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: 4th St., Priest River, weeds and grass. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 57, Priest River CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE: Jackson Ave., Priest River ARREST: Nagel Rd., Oldtown, Richard D. Smith, 33, of Newport was arrested on two warrants.

Friday, June 7 INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, Priest River CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Scenic Trail, Priest River, a 24-year-old Spokane man was cited and released for possession of paraphernalia. ARREST: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Robert Goodenough, 36, of Priest River was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Saturday, June 8

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: Hidden River Court, Priest River, weeds and grass.

OVERDOSE/POISON: Hagman Rd., Nordman

MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: 2nd St., Priest River, weeds and grass. ARREST: Lee Lake Rd., Coolin, Cory Shults, 37, of Coolin, was arrested on a Bonner County Bench Warrant in Coolin. BURGLARY: High St., Priest River MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Hwy. 57, Priest Lake DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Hwy. 2, Priest River

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, Priest River DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Annette Ave., Priest Lake

Sunday, June 9 THEFT: Peninsula Rd., Priest River TRAFFIC VIOLATION: E. 4th St. N., Oldtown, request for a K9 deployment. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: W. Jefferson Ave., Priest River, report of a juvenile problem.

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Julia Louise Young, 69, of Blanchard passed away June 6, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

Se r v i c e n o t i c e David E. Weaver A Celebration of Life for David E Weaver will take place Sunday, June 30, 11 a.m., at the Rotary Park in Oldtown by the boat launch. This will be potluck; bring your favorite beverage, potluck dish and your own chairs.

Wednesday, June 12 Pend Oreille Conservation District Board: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Control Board: 2 p.m. - Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Newport Sacheen Lake Sewer and Water District Board: 5 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211 Bonner County Democrats: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint West Bonner Water and Sewer District: 6:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall Metaline Town Council: 7 p.m. - Meta-

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Monday, June 17 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Selkirk School Board: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room Newport City Council: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall Priest River City Council: 6 p.m. Priest River City Hall Pend Oreille Fire District No. 8 Board: 7 p.m. - Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads

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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 West Pend Oreille Fire District Board: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Station on Highway 57 Rights Council: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

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Work with Youth and Young Adults who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness in Pend Oreille County to provide emotional and educational supports, job resource referrals, food and clothing supports and family reconciliation . This position requires travel north to Cusick, Ione, Metaline, etc. Mileage is reimbursed.

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B.A in Social Services, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or like fields, plus 1 year of experience, or an A.A in Social Services, or Human Services Management with 3 years applied services.

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Host Home and Marketing Coordinator $16.00 to $18.00 per hour, DOE 32 Hours per week to start Job function and duties:

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Host Homes (HH) are volunteer individuals and families that provide emergency, safe housing for homeless youth and young adults. The Host Home Program Coordinator will manage all recruitment, vetting and training for host homes and provide ongoing support for these valuable giving volunteers. They will also be involved with all facets of fundraising, donor retention, maintaining donor data base, marketing activities and volunteer coordination.

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· Bachelors or Associates in Human Services, Business, Psychology or related field · High School diploma or equivalent considered with appropriate experience. · Passionate, motivated and self-driven · Strong organizational skills · Superior customer service skills

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Counseling Services: full time plus benefits, Salary: $3,972.14 - $4,448.26 per month DOE. See job description for complete list of qualifications and essential job functions. Obtain application and job description from Pend Oreille County Human Resources, 625 West 4th Newport, WA 509-447-6499 or the County website www.pendoreilleco.org

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• 50,435 miles • Purchased new in March 2001. • To arrange inspection, call Hospital at 447-2441 and ask for Engineering. Truck is parked at rear of hospital for exterior only viewing. • Being sold As Is – No Warranty. • Cash purchase only. • Bids accepted until 5 PM, Friday, June 21, 2019. • Written bids only, delivered by mail or in person to hospital admitting desk. Address bids to Walter Price, c/o Newport Hospital & Health Services 714 W. Pine Newport, WA 99156 • Highest bid received by 5 PM, June 21, 2019 will be accepted.

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TOWN OF CUSICK Public Works Operator in Training. Pay Range starting $13.00 plus depending on experience. Responsible for general maintenance, repair, and operation of public works operations within Town of Cusick. Operations include: road and street maintenance, parks and recreation, water utility services, sanitary sewer collection/ treatment services. Daily coordination with Water/ Waste Water Treatment Operator. Equal opportunity employer. Open until filled. Full job description www. townofcusick. com or Facebook Page: Cusick To w n H a l l . I n formation: (509) 671-9008, (509) 863-3778.(19-3) EARN $2500 A MONTH Independent contractor Priest River / Priest Lake. The Spokane Spokesman- Review is seeking an independent contractor to deliver newspapers to subscribers and businesses in Priest River and Priest Lake area. Visit Our Website to Apply: www. spokesman.com/ open-routes/ or call Circulation 1-509-747-4422 / 1-509-459-5111. Applicant must have valid drivers license and auto insurance. Serious inquiries only. This is early mornings / seven days per week. (19-3p)

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VICTIMS ASSISTANCE Family Crisis Network

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

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Newport, WA: Greenwood · Mountain View · Pend Oreille West · Riverbend · Willow Glen Priest River, ID: Beardmore East · Murray Rathdrum, ID: Pinewood Village Spirit Lake, ID: Timberlane Now accepting aplications for federally funded housing. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units with affordable rents or rent based on income when available. Greenwood, Mountain View, Pend Oreille West, Beardmore East, Pinewood Village complexes are for those that are sixty-two years of age or older, or handicapped or disabled of any age. Income and student restrictions apply. Office#: (509) 447-0207 · Address: 1701 W. 7th St. #17, Newport, WA 99156 TTY: 1(800) 833-6388 (Washington) · TTY: 1(800) 377-3529 (Idaho) “This institution is an equal opportunity provider”

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Continued from 8B a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after a Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of first publication of Notice to Creditors: May 29, 2019. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: PAUL HILLSTEAD ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: FONDA L. JOVICK ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: FONDA L. JOVICK LAKE CITY LAW GROUP PLLC 50 MAIN ST, STE 203 Priest River, Idaho 83856 DATED this 21st day of May, 2019. /s/ Paul Hillstead PAUL HILLSTEAD Personal Representative Presented by: LAKE CITY LAW GROUP PLLC By: /s/ Fonda L. Jovick FONDA L. JOVICK, WSBA #42120 Attorneys for Estate Published in The Newport Miner May 29, June 5 and 12, 2019.(18-3) ___________________________ 2019165 PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received through Monday, June 24, 2019, 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 24, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.. Approximately 21,000 half-pints 1% Grade A homogenized milk, approximately 20,000 half-pints nonfat chocolate milk, and approximately 5,000 halfpints low-fat strawberry milk. All milk must meet U.S.D.A. standards. For bid information and bid forms please contact the Selkirk School District at (509) 446-2951, or P.O. Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Published in The Newport Miner June 5 and 12, 2019.(19-2) _________________________ 2019166 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Newport City Planning Commission at Newport City Hall located at 200 S. Washington Ave, Newport, WA on June 7, 2019 at 5:00 pm. The purpose of the public hearing is to

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

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review the development regulations concerning the location for sales of cannabis and a rezone request to change from Single Family (R1) Residential to Multi-Family (R3) Residential location 631 N Warren Ave. Published in The Newport Miner June 5 and 12, 2019.(19-2) __________________________ 2019168 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE There will be a public hearing June 17, 2019 at City Hall, 200 South Washington Avenue, Newport, WA 99156 at 6:00 PM to discuss a request from New Health Programs Association to vacate a portion of Spokane Street and N. Spokane Avenue. There is also a request from Aluvus Co. to vacate a portion of Warren Street and Walnut Street as well as 4th Street and State Street. Published in The Newport Miner June 5 and 12, 2019.(19-2) __________________________ 2019171 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on May 29, 2019 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Patrick & Vickie Denney and did on May 31, 2019 issue a Determination of Completeness for placement of a new dock & ramp on Diamond Lake. (FILE NO. SA-19-023), Location: 111 Terrace Ave.; Parcel# 443002529013 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on May 24, 2019 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Alexa Polasky, Community Development Planning Technician, (509) 447-6931, apolasky@pendoreille. org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than June 20, 2019. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County) Dated: May 31, 2019 Published in The Newport Miner June 5 and 12, 2019.(19-2) __________________________ 2019172 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE C ause N o . : 1 6 - 2 - 0 0 0 2 3 - 8 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Date of Judgment: 05/02/2019 Order of Sale: 05/15/2019 Date of Levy: 05/24/2019 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF JESSE D. WALLIN, SR., DECEASED; TANYA BURT; OCCUPANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendant(s). TO: Unknown Heirs, Spouse, Legatees and Devisees of Jesse D. Wallin, Sr., deceased; Tanya Burt; Occupants of the subject real property; and all other unknown persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein; The Superior Court of Pend Oreille County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Pend Oreille County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the aboveentitled action. The property to be sold is described as: THOSE PARTS OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF

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THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, AND THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, IF ANY, LYING WESTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE SKOOKUM CREEK, IN S E C T I O N 1 2 , TO W N S H I P 3 2 NORTH, RANGE 44, EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AS CARRIED ON THE COUNTY ASSESSORS TAX ROLLS AS TAX 13 Commonly known as: 1131 Skookum Meadows Drive, Newport, Washington 99156 The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: Friday, July 26, 2019 Place: Pend Oreille County Hall of Justice; Front Door, East Entrance 229 S. Garden Avenue Newport, WA 99156 The judgment debtor, or their successor in interest, can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $178,458.52, together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office. DATED this 31st day of May 2019 GLENN BLAKESLEE, SHERIFF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON by: /s/ Ciara Williamson Ciara Williamson, Civil Deputy Published in The Newport Miner June 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2019.(19-4) __________________________ 2019174 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING D AT E C H A N G E Cusick School District No. 59 Pend Oreille County, Washington The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Cusick School District No. 59 (the “District”) hereby provides this notice that they will meet for their June Board Meeting on: Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: High School Library Cusick School District 305 Monumental Way Cusick, WA The purpose of this meeting is for the regularly scheduled June Board Meeting. CUSICK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 59 PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON By: /s/ Don Hawpe Don Hawpe; Secretary, Board of Directors Published in The Newport Miner June 5 and 12, 2019.(19-2) ________________________ 2019176 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N COUNTY OF CHELAN JUVENILE DIVISION CAUSE NO. : 19-7-70032-04 NOTICE AND SUMMONS B Y P U B L I C AT I O N (Dependency) STATE OF WASHINGTON Dependency of: AVA LILLIS D.O.B.: 4/19/2019 TO: Daisy Hester, Mother , Robert Allen, Father and anyone claiming a paternal interest A Dependency Petition was filed on 4/30/19. A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: 7/11/19 at 9:00am at Chelan County Superior Court, 5th Floor, 401 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice and Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 509/665-5300. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg. wa.gov/DPY. DATED this 5th day of June, 2019, by KIM MORRISON, Chelan County Clerk. Published in The Newport Miner on June 12, 19, and 26, 2019. (20-3) __________________________ 2019177 PUBLIC NOTICE

S U P E R I O R C O U R T, S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N , C O U N T Y O F SPOKANE NO. 19-4-00821-32 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of MARCIA A. WOMAN, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below have been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time when the claim would be barred by any 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 Spokane County Superior Court, 1116 W. Broadway, Spokane, WA 99260-0350. 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 in RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. The bar is effective for claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: June 12, 2019 Personal Representative: Naomi J. Key Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard Gilleran, #8236 Address for mailing or service: 201 W. Francis Spokane, WA 99205 Published in The Newport Miner June 12, 19 and 26, 2019.(20-3) __________________________ 2019178 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 19-4-00022-26 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS ( R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 ) Estate of STEPHEN W. STARR, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: June 12, 2019 /s/ Deon C Starr Deon C. Starr, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group PLLC PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 509-447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner June 12, 19 and 26, 2019.(20-3) __________________________ 21019180 PUBLIC NOTICE BUDGET EXTENSION NOTICE OF MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors for Newport School District #56-415 will meet at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2019, in the District Office Board Room at 1380 W. 5th Street to hold a public hearing to extend the 2018-2019 Capital Projects budget. Copies will be available in the Business Office. The Newport School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all requirements of the ADA. By order of the Board of Directors Newport School District #56-415 1380 W. 5th Street, Newport, Washington 99156 Continued on 10B

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Continued from 9B Published in The Newport Miner June 12 and 19, 2019.(20-2) __________________________ 2019181 PUBLIC NOTICE N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N , CONSISTENCY AND PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on May 14th, 2019, receive a complete application from Jane Cooke requesting a variance from the Pend Oreille County front property line setback requirement (Chapter Xx.84.020), location: 611 Sacheen Terrace Dr., parcel #433125689017; Within Sec. 25, TWN. 31, R43E, WM. Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at 418 S Scott Ave Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Greg Snow, Community Development Director gsnow@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to the County no later than 4:30 PM, June 26th, 2019 after which a public hearing will be held by the County Hearing Examiner at 9:30 am on June 27, 2019 in the County Commissioner’s meeting room at 625 W. 4th St. Newport, WA. Dated: May 29th, 2019 Published in The Newport Miner June 12, 2019.(20) _________________________ 2019182 PUBLIC NOTICE N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N , CONSISTENCY AND PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that Pend

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Oreille County did on April 30th, 2019, receive a complete application from Erik Nordhagen requesting a variance from the Pend Oreille County front property line setback requirement (Chapter Xx.84.020), location: 1021 Southshore Diamond Lake Rd., parcel #443001549041; Within Sec. 01, TWN. 30, R44E, WM. Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at 418 S Scott Ave Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Greg Snow, Community Development Director gsnow@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to the County no later than 4:30 PM, June 26th, 2019 after which a public hearing will be held by the County Hearing Examiner at 1:30 pm on June 27, 2019 in the County Commissioner’s meeting room at 625 W. 4th St. Newport, WA. Dated: May 29th, 2019 Published in The Newport Miner June 12, 2019.(20) __________________________ 2019183 PUBLIC NOTICE DIAMOND LAKE NORTHSHORE R O A D - C U LV E R T R E P L A C E M E N T PROJECT SP-163 P U B L I C I N F O R M AT I O N M E E T I N G A public meeting will be held at the Diamond Lake Fire Station 325272 Hwy 2, on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm. Parametrix Engineering will present the project scope, and engineering design concepts. A question and answer period will follow. Pend Oreille County Public Works, 509-447-4513 Published in The Miner June 12 and

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19, 2019.(20-2) __________________________ 2019184 PUBLIC NOTICE SALE OF TIMBER B ern L ogging U nit KALISPEL INDIAN R E S E R VAT I O N Sealed bids in duplicate, on forms provided therefore, available from Kalispel Tribal Forestry, marked outside “Proposal for Timber, Bern Logging Unit”, will be received until 1:00 P.M. Local Time on June 27, 2019 at the Kalispel Tribal Administrative Office. Bids will be opened at the Kalispel Tribal Business Council Chambers, Usk, WA.. For sale is a tract of timber within the Kalispel Indian Reservation described as the Bern Logging Unit. The sale is located in portions of Sections 20, 29 & 32 of Township 33 North, Range 44 East of Willamette Meridian, Pend Oreille County, Washington. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT POTENTIAL PURCHASERS WALK THIS HARVEST UNIT. Approximately 118 acres will be logged with an estimated volume of 383,168 board feet of sawlogs all species and 100 tons of pulp and other products designated for harvest. The minimum acceptable bids per MBF and estimated volumes are: 267,581 BF Douglas fir/Western larch sawlogs >5.5” DIB - $170.78/ MBF 27,629 BF ponderosa pine sawlogs >5.5” DIB - $63.16/MBF 87,958 BF grand fir/OS sawlogs >5.5” DIB - $130.78/MBF 100 tons all species pulp and other products - $5.00/ton Each bidder must state the price per thousand board feet, Scribner Decimal “C” Log Rule (or per ton for pulp and other products), which will be paid for timber cut and scaled. Pile Burning will be completed by Kalispel Tribal Forestry Depart-

ment. This cost totals $2,000 and is included in the appraisal. The purchaser is responsible for this cost and is required to make one payment for $2,000, payable to; “KALISPEL TRIBE OF INDIANS, PILE BURNING”. This payment will be due the last day of the month after starting the timber sale. The intent of the Branch of Forestry is that all harvest operations on this timber sale are completed by Thanksgiving of this year. If a request for an extension is requested for any reason is made it must be known that no logging is permitted in this area from December 15, 2019 through April 15, 2020. A Bid Deposit in the form of a cashier’s check payable to the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, in the amount of EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($8,900) must accompany each sealed bid. The deposit of the apparent high bidder and of others who submit written requests to have their bids considered for acceptance will be retained pending acceptance or rejection of bids. All other bid deposits will be returned following the completion of the bidding. The bid deposit of the successful bidder will become the performance bond that will be retained if the bidder fails to execute the contract. The performance bond will be returned upon full execution of the contract. The right to waive technical defects and to reject any or all bids is reserved. Before bids are submitted, full information concerning the timber, conditions of the sale, and submission of bids should be obtained from Bob Gilrein at Kalispel Tribal Forestry, P. O. Box 39, Usk, Washington 99180 or by phone at (509) 447-7426. Published in The Newport Miner June 12, 2019.(20) __________________________