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Train rides could come south

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

IONE – With this being the last year for the North Pend Oreille Lions Club train excursion train rides from Ione to Metaline Falls, Lions Club members are looking to groups in the southern part of Pend Oreille and Bonner counties for an alternative route.

Members of the North Pend Oreille club have met with the Newport/Priest River Rotary Club, Priest River Lions Club and the Pend Oreille County Historical Society to determine if any of these service organizations would be interested See train, 2A

Student enrollment expected to be down this year

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – While enrollment is projected to be down, the budget for Newport School District is up, about $215,000 from last years, according to board member Paul Wilson.

The Newport School District held its budget hearing for the 2016-2017 school year Monday, July 11, at the District Office. The proposed budget for the new school year is $13,415,353. Student enrollment is projected to be down a little from 1,009 in 2015-2016 to 994 in 2016-2017.

According to Newport School District Business Manager Debra Buttrey, state funding depends on the number of full time equivalent (FTE) students

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Rough riding Caleb Nichols of Priest River turns his toes out and spurs one in the saddle bronc riding during the Rough Stock Invitational, held in Newport Friday night, July 15. Nichols finished tied for second in the bronc riding, which was won by Newport’s Austin Krogh. See story on page 1B.

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Primary race for county commissioner NEWPORT – Three candidates are running for Pend Oreille County Commissioner, District 1, which covers the southern end of the county. Only voters within the district will vote in the primary, where the top two vote getters will move on to the general. The entire county will vote for the position in the November primary election.

Incumbent Republican Karen Skoog takes on Republican Norris Boyd and Democrat Bob Eugene.

Ballots went out in the mail last week, and must be returned to the county auditors office, postmarked by Tuesday, Aug. 2, or delivered no later than 8 p.m. that day.

Norris Boyd

Bob Eugene

Party: Prefers Republican Age: 69 Residence: Diamond Lake Occupation: Retired U.S. Air Force, real estate, business owner

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Norris Boyd has been married to his wife, Barbara, for 46 years, and they have two grown daughters, Heather and Erin.

He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1969, was stationed at the USAF Survival School at Fairchild AFB, and completed his military career as a Captain and the Chief of the Survival School’s Instructor Training Branch.

He then managed commercial and residential real estate. He purchased a building supply company in the late 1970s, which he sold in the mid-80s, then formed the Boyd/Wilson Company, managing 1,230 apartments and

Karen Skoog

Party: Prefers Democratic Age: 67 Residence: Diamond Lake Occupation: Retired, Underwriters Laboratories and City of Spokane Building Department Eugene

Party: Prefers Republican Age: 52 Residence: Elk Occupation: co-owner Sunvek, family roofing business

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Bob Eugene has been part of the Diamond Lake community for more than 60 years.

He achieved a Master in Engineering Management degree from Washington State University in 1991. He and his wife, Carol, were married in the old St. Anthony Catholic Church in Newport. Their three grown children and seven grandchildren live in western Washington.

Eugene said his career makes him uniquely qualified for the position of county commissioner. His experience reflects the complex role demanded of county com-

Karen Skoog was elected as County Commissioner in 2012. She is an appointed member of the Public Lands Steering Committee with National Association of Counties and received the 2016 Property Rights Defender of the Year award from Citizens Alliance for Property Rights.

Karen lives with John, her husband of 30 years, near Elk. They are blessed that their five children live close by so they can enjoy the grandkids. They are partners in a family owned roofing company called Sunvek and enjoy their small farm, church family and community.

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B r i e f ly Motorcycle wreck results in injury

Discussion tabled on North County project

IONE – A motorcyclist was injured after an accident four miles south of Ione near milepost 390 Friday, July 15.

According to a Washington State Patrol report, Michael T. Cunningham, 38, of Newport was traveling westbound on Highway 20 on a black 2005 Ultimate motorcycle when he failed to negotiate a left curve and slid of the roadway. Cunningham was transported to Sacred Heart medical Center and Newport Towing impounded his vehicle. According to the report, he was wearing a helmet, but did not have a motorcycle endorsement. Charges of speeding too fast for conditions are pending.

CUSICK – The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission, after listening to about an hour and a half of comments following a half hour presentation, decided to table discussion on a north county rezone Tuesday, July 12.

They will take the matter back up when they meet Aug. 9. That meeting will be just for deliberation, no testimony will be taken. Jay Henrie of Wasatch and Associates wants to change zoning on 167 acres south of Ione from NR20, meaning natural resource, with 20-acre minimum lot sizes, to R5, meaning rural, with 5-acre minimum lot sizes. The change will also require a change to the

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Play pickleball this Thursday NEWPORT – In addition to new striping for tennis at Newport High School, the courts now feature lines for pickleball, a sport growing in popularity, especially among snowbirds. Anyone who would like to play should be at the Newport High School tennis courts Thursday, July 21, at 8 a.m.

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train: 11,000 people a year ride the excursion train From Page 1

in partnering to move the ride between Newport and Usk. As the schedule now stands, train rides carry passengers from Ione to Metaline Falls, along the Pend Oreille River, over Box Canyon Dam, and back to Ione. They run during Down River Days, the last weekend of July, Affair on Main Street, Labor Day weekend, and four weekends in October.

Those six weekends alone bring in 11,000 people a year, raising between $160,000 and $180,000

for the Lions Club. According to Lions member Mike Krei, expenses total about 45 percent of revenue.

Increasing federal regulations and the lack of a viable revenue stream to support the cost to keep up with these safety requirements is what is curtailing the rides, in their 35th year. It would take between $3 and $7 million to get the tracks north of Ione into adequate standing for the excursion rides to continue there, according to Port of Pend Oreille Commissioner Bob Shanklin.

A committee of North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club members are talking with the other groups to determine if the rides should move, or if they should shut down. At a Rotary Club meeting last week, Krei explained that the Lions Club is looking to partner with one other agency, and share in the revenue.

“We will only partner with one group. If that groups wants to work with other groups, that’s up to them,” he said.

It takes a minimum of 25 volunteers a weekend to run the trail rides,

and a majority of Lions members live in the Ione area.

The idea is for the excursion ride to go from Newport to Usk on rail owned and operated by the Port of Pend Oreille.

Rail that travels east and west in the Newport area is leased by the port from BNSF, so excursion rides would not be able to begin at the train depot at the Pend Oreille County Historical Society Museum.

The tracks from Newport to Usk are used to transport newsprint from Ponderay Newsprint Co.

at Usk, so those tracks are already meeting federal requirements, and must be inspected regularly. PNC doesn’t use the track on the weekend, so there’s little chance of excursion rides interfering with operations there.

Currently, tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 2-12, relatively inexpensive compared to other excursion train rides throughout the country.

A decision has not yet been made, as the north county Lions Club continues to explore their options.

Do you support the county pursuing the return of federal lands to the state?

Transferring public lands requires an act of Congress and a willing state.

I believe the citizens of Washington state have a vested interest and commitment to the lands where we live. Clearly, counties with federally managed public lands should support the transfer to state management for the best interest of the people and the environment.

vices. The county should continue to study the issue and work with the Legislature to resolve consequences.

lations and taxes that would affect our families such as wood stove bans and taxing vehicle miles traveled.

What are your views on climate change?

Is man made climate change real?

Washington state is a very small portion of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.

Over the years both green and the natural resource extraction industry has answered peoples’ concerns with more energy efficiency in our daily lives and innovation in many areas of production.

It makes sense to conserve energy and to be efficient.

I do not support punitive taxes meant to alter human action. Many times the tax is meant to support a specific issue but gets swept to another area. Additional regulations relating to emissions in a state that is already one of the most efficient in the world could damage our competitiveness.

Rural Washington is a low impact to the climate so I keep an eye out for proposed regu-

Our knowledge of how this planet works, science, and technology is always evolving. Scientific conclusion should not be philosophical.

When an outcome of study is concluded and the hypothesis becomes theory it is settled till new information is obtained to change that outcome. We all lose when positions are held onto like religion. The winners are the huge industries on both side of the debate – both green and natural resource extraction – that have tax money, contributions and product sales that pad pockets. What really matters is that our “can do” American Spirit is finding innovative ways to live lightly on this planet. We all care about where we live. We breathe in the same air and expel CO2.

Let’s not feel guilty about it.

should devote resources to the return of federal lands to state control, it is properly a function of the state government.

In the meantime, we need to continue to work hard to increase the priority of benefits to our local community in federal land planning.

explored this question enough nor do I have enough information to make an intelligent decision.

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What is the most important challenge facing Pend Oreille County and what would you propose to do about it?

If I have to choose only one challenge it would be Secure Rural Schools and how not receiving the $400,000 would affect the budget. The Secure Rural Schools program provides assistance to rural counties and school districts affected by the decline in revenue from reduced timber harvests on federal lands. The Act has expired and counties are left asking for extensions.

As a member of the Public Lands Steering Committee, I will continue to work with other western counties to press for funding options for SRS as well as search for long-term sustainable solutions.

This is part of several challenges relating to U.S. Forest Service public lands.

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two shopping centers, employing 65 to 100 people.

He is currently Managing General Partner, but no longer involved in the dayto-day operations.

He served on the United Way of Lancaster County for 14 years, culminating in two years as the president of the board.

What is the most important challenge facing Pend Oreille County and what would you propose to do about it?

Currently, the impending loss of the paper mill and its tax revenues to the county will put a significant hole in the county’s budget. In addition, that loss would cost jobs and revenue to other local

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I support finding solutions for problems caused by changes in state funding and I want to see help for our families and neighbors affected by mental health and drug addiction issues. Counties that have adopted the 1/10 of 1 percent sales tax have found state funding has been reduced in other programs by the state Legislature.

The rules with this tax are that it must be used for new services, so we could have a reduction in funding for basic ser-

businesses that is going to be difficult to replace.

Pend Oreille County commissioners need to lead the effort to replace the benefits Ponderay Newsprint Co. now supplies us. The commissioners need to explore every avenue to bring in new businesses and to support the expansion of existing businesses. Current efforts in economic development need to be supported and enhanced.

Do you support the county pursuing the return of federal lands to the state? Why or why not?

Clearly, the federal government has ignored the “equal footing doctrine” under which the Western states entered statehood by keeping vast areas of

land under federal control.

Under the “equal footing doctrine,” all new states are entitled to the same powers of state government that belonged to the original 13 states.

And those states operated under a federal policy of transferring ownership of federal lands to private and state ownership. The platform committee at the 2016 Republican National Convention has even proposed language for the Republican Platform calling on Congress to return federal lands immediately.

It is clear that federal lands are not managed to maximize their benefit to the local communities that surround them. However, returning federal lands to state and local control, if it happens, will be a long, drawn out process.

I don’t believe the county, as a governmental body,

Should the county adopt a mental health tax to support counseling services?

Why or why not?

Counseling services are in high demand in Pend Oreille County and a significant benefit to the community. However, the complex decision as to whether a new tax is required to support those services is not one that I’m in a position to make at this time. I have not

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Washington State Association of Counties introduced a bill in the state legislature to study the pros and cons of such a transfer because Washington is a good example of state lands that are managed.

National Association of Counties has supportive platform language on the transfer because of common issues of mismanaged unhealthy forests and fires as well as uncertainty of future payments.

The policy of American Lands Council, a non-profit group started by county commissioners, is to retain public ownership of public lands.

Federal public lands shall become state public lands to be managed in accordance with state and local plans. The State Enabling Act requires that 95 percent of the proceeds for public lands sold after transfer be given to the federal government. There is no incentive to privatize.

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What are your views on climate change?

Is man made climate change real?

Climate change has been occurring since the earth was formed and I’m sure it will continue. There have been so many conflicting reports concerning man’s influence on the climate, some true, some false, that it’s difficult to draw an informed conclusion.

Is climate change real?

Yes. Is man the sole factor in causing climate change? No. We should consider environmental factors in every decision, but currently I believe they are weighted too heavily.

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Last Year: The weather this week last year was a little bit more hot. Temperatures ranged from the mid 80’s to the mid 90’s. Weather stayed nice and warm, with little to no rain or moisture at all.

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Three vie for Superior Court judgeship NEWPORT – Three people are running for Superior Court judge. Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens counties constitute a single judicial district and the judge will work in Superior Court in each of the counties. The top two vote getters will advance to the general election, where voters will select a judge to replace retiring Superior Court Judge Allen Nielsen.

The non-partisan position is a four-year term and pays $165,870 annually.

Jessica (Taylor) Reeves Age: 48 Residence: Chewelah Reeves works as a Stevens County Deputy Prosecutor.

She serves as a part time Superior Court Commissioner and part time Reeves District Court Commissioner and Judge pro tem.

As an attorney in private practice, she worked on cases involving family, child abuse/neglect, guardianship, probate, personal injury, business, juvenile offender, mediation, Guardian Ad Litem and worked as a Family Court Facilitator.

She is a U.S. Air Force, honorably discharged veteran, and has worked as a certified nursing aide, waitress, grocery clerk, graduate teaching assistant, and adult felony drug court extern.

She earned her law degree at Gonzaga University School of Law in 2004; studied psychology in graduate school and earned a B.A. in psychology in 1998.

She serves on the Guardianship Monitoring Board, Superior Court Judges Association Committees, the Washington Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Board of Directors, CASA and Neighborhood Accountability Board Volunteer.

David Turplesmith Age: 39 Residence: Suncrest Turplesmith serves as Stevens County Superior Court Commissioner, a position he has held since 2014.

He is Stevens County Turplesmith District Court Judge pro tem, and Administrative Law Judge, a position he has held since 2009.

He worked as a Stevens County deputy prosecuting attorney from 2006 to 2009 and with the Washington State Assistant Attorney General from 2002 to 2006.

He is a member of the Superior Court Judges Association, Rural Courts Committee and Judicial Ethics Committee; graduated Washington State Judicial College in 2015, and is a member of the Dependency Early Resolution Workgroup.

He received his law degree, from the Gonzaga University School of Law, graduating Cum Laude in 2002. He has a 1999 bachelors degree in political science/history from the University of Washington.

Turplesmith serves as a Habitat for Humanity volunteer and coaches little league baseball and YMCA basketball.

Terry Williams Age: 60 Residence: Colville I am married, a father to five adult children, and a grandfather to four grandchildren. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Williams of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons). Graduated from Arizona State University with an English Degree and a minor in Spanish. I graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law. (Go Zags!)

I’ve been a sole practitioner and a courtroom lawyer for 24 years. For the past 20 years, I have lived in Colville, and my office is located in Colville, and I’ve practiced the past 20 years in the tri-county courtrooms.

My areas of practice have been all types of civil law, including, family law (adoptions to child custody disputes), dependency law (advocating for parents whose children have been removed by Child Protective Services), years of Guardian Ad Litem work advocating for children, small civil litigation, debt collection matters, guardianships, probate, social security disability law, some personal injury, and some criminal misdemeanor law.

Why are you running for the position?

Why are you running for the position?

Why are you running for the position?

I am running for Superior Court Judge because I care about our community and have the experience and integrity to be Superior Court Judge. I’m

I am highly capable and I am the right candidate for the job at this time.

I love the people who make up our community.

Our community needs

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Falling asleep at the wheel results in car wreck NEWPORT – A Newport man was charged with second degree negligent driving after falling asleep at the wheel and totaling his vehicle, according to a Washington State Patrol report.

Robert M. Goldsmith, 58, was traveling northbound on Highway 2 about 2:24 a.m. Saturday, July 16, when his burgun-

dy 1999 Ford Explorer left the roadway to the east near milepost 329. The vehicle rolled and came to a stop partially blocking the northbound lane.

Goldsmith was wearing a seatbelt and was transported to Sacred Heart Medical Center for treatment of injuries. Newport Towing impounded his vehicle.

Aquatic weeds workshop set for Aug. 2 USK – The Pend Oreille River Aquatic Weeds Workshop – for all herbicide applicators, waterfront property owners, users and interested citizens – will be held Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Kalispel Tribe’s Camas Center for Community Wellness, located just outside Usk. The purpose of the workshop is to share information and learn more about native aquatic plants versus noxious aquatic weeds, permitting and management options for the landowner, says Sharon

Sorby, coordinator of the Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Control Board.

There will be tool demonstrations and “hands on” exhibits as well.

The workshop is free and complimentary beverages and snacks will be provided.

A detailed meeting agenda is available at: www.pendoreilleco.org/ your-government/noxious-weed-department/ or www.popud.org.

For more info contact Sharon Sorby, Loretta Nichols or Lisa Alkire at 509-447-2402 or e-mail noxweedinfo@pendoreille.org.

According to the report, no drugs or alcohol were involved.

Down River Days July 30 & 31

Sat. 1 pm & 3 pm • Sun. 11 am & 1 pm Just Added Sun. 3pm Train leaves from Ione Station

Final Season

Affair on Main Street - Sept. 3 & 4 Sat. & Sun. • 11 am & 1 pm Train leaves from Metaline Falls Park

Autumn Colors - Oct. 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & 16 Great Pumpkin rides - Oct. 22 & 23 Leaves from Ione Station

Reservations: www.lionstrainrides.com or call 877-525-5226. M-F 6am-5pm Reservations highly recommended.

All American Wrestling Camp

Priest River Junior High

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July 28th - Little Guys July 29th - High School

$50 per day ~ $45 pre-registered Includes Lunch & T-Shirt Clinicians: Jesse James Hellinger 3 Time All American, National Champ

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Train rides from Newport a win-win

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e’ve all been looking for an answer to the ever-present question of how to bring tourists to Pend Oreille and west Bonner counties. The North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club has the answer.

A committee is researching the possibility of moving their excursion train rides, creating a Newport to Usk run to replace the current Ione to Metaline Falls ride. This move would be a benefit to all involved, including the Lions Club. The current train rides are scheduled to end after this October’s rides because of increasing federal regulations and a lack of funding to keep up on those regulations that would cost between $3 and $7 million. The Port of Pend Oreille is placing the north end of the rail line in a dormant status after the last train ride in October.

Moving the train rides to Newport is chock full of opportunity of all of us. While the ride along the Pend Oreille River and over Box Canyon Dam in the north end is arguably more exciting, a ride along the river and through the woods from Newport to Usk would also be beautiful. Newport’s location and amenities could be a bigger draw from our neighboring communities of Spokane and Sandpoint.

The Lions Clubs’ proposal is to share the work and the revenue. They’re talking with the Newport/Priest River Rotary Club, Priest River Lions Club and the Pend Oreille County Historical Society.

A minimum of 25 volunteers is needed to run the rides each weekend, six weekends a year. The rides bring in between $160,000 and $180,000 a year, along with 11,000 riders.

To lose that would be a travesty but it’s inevitable unless the rides move south.

While the current rides are during Down River Days and Affair on Main Street, rides in the southern end could coincide with the Newport Rodeo, Priest River Timber Days, and Priest River Oktoberfest. It could also be used to revitalize Heritage Days at our impressive historical museum.

There’s a concerted effort as of late for groups and organizations to work together. We saw it between the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and Newport Rodeo Association during Rodeo Weekend. We see it between the Pend Oreille River Tourism Alliance and the Pend Oreille Economic Development Council. And now we could be seeing the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club sharing their wealth to help keep a local treasure alive.

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Calling all fashionistas, I want to hear from you In case you were wondering, the answer is, yes, I am checking you out. Not that way, you deviant (tsk). In truth, I am looking at what you are wearing. This isn’t some slapdash fashion police tirade, as that’s an acrimoniously boring reality show that already exists by one title or another.

I just really like clothes. More specifically, I like how people choose to wear their clothes. If you’ve been keeping up with this column, you’ve heard me wax poetic about the joy of thriftS o p h i E ’ s ing and second-hand hunting in a previous installment. That CHOICE extends over to how people choose to present themselves to the world Sophia via their personal style. aldous There are those who would say that the Pend Oreille Valley isn’t exactly on the map for its couture, and yes, this would be true. Allow me to counter that fashion isn’t strictly the realm of well-to-do women pouring over the latest issue of Vogue. It’s intrinsic to the culture, from the way Kalispel tribal members adorn themselves for a Pow Wow, to the cowboys and cowgirls that attended last weekend’s Rough Stock Invitational and Bull-A-Rama. The program even had a section detailing the significance and different types of cowboy hats. Hey, the clothes may not make the man, but they can certainly make him more interesting.

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yo u r o p i n i o n Skoog best qualified To the editor, I would like to endorse and support Karen Skoog for re-election. I have known her for many years, and she is not only honest, but she cares about the people in Pend Oreille County.

She has worked well with the other commissioners, and she had worked well with State Representatives Shelly Short and Joel Kretz. She has also worked well with State Senator Brian Dansel, who is a personal friend of mine.

Karen is the best. Please vote for her. I always support and vote for the best qualified, regardless of party. And I ask all of you to vote for Karen Skoog.

-Mike Brunson Springdale

Strip Clinton of security clearance To the editor, Distracted, confused or diverted? That is what FBI Director James Comey is hoping for. But, we’re not that ignorant or stupid – are we? Did Hillary Clinton commit a felony?

We know that ignorance of the law, or lack of intent, does not let you off the hook. If you are legally drunk and strike someone with your vehicle, you have committed a felony. And Comey made it clear that there was an insurmountable mountain of proof of Clinton’s “gross negligence” of “very sensitive, highly classified information.”

In other words, the gross mishandling of classified information regarding our national defense.

This would be a crime for anyone else. But he let her off the hook, because he found lack of clear proof of intent.

I invite you to read, a

criminal-defense lawyer, George Parry’s article, “If Hillary didn’t mishandle classified information, no one can,” in the Seattle Times: www.seattletimes. com/opinion/if-hillarydidnt-mishandleclassified-informationno-one-can/?utm_ source=email&utm_ medium=email&utm_ campaign=article_left_1.1 And then contact your congressman and urge them to support a bill by Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., to strip Hillary Clinton of her security clearance.

“When individuals mishandle our country’s most sensitive information they jeopardize national security and shouldn’t be trusted with such an important responsibility,” Cornyn said in a press release. http://thehill. com/policy/nationalsecurity/286803-senatebill-would-revoke-clintons-security-clearances -Jackie Domke Priest River

work. But Oregon Democratic U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio’s proposed smaller 0.03 percent transaction tax is strongly opposed by Republicans.

This equitable Taiwan taxation system doesn’t affect their work ethic. My son, who has worked in over 40 countries worldwide, describes Taiwanese as the hardest working.

Interestingly, Taiwan also enjoys single-payer health care modeled after Canada’s.

How might transaction tax funding be relevant locally? Although Blessings Under the Bridge is a very well-organized, caring program feeding Spokane’s homeless, wouldn’t it be better to have government-funded living wage jobs for these people? For example, they could repair our country’s aging and deteriorating infrastructure, as frequently proposed by President Obama. But again that faces opposition from Republicans, including Cathy McMorris Rodgers.

Norm Luther Spokane

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To the editor, Want to erase U.S. debt and still fund new, effective programs? Then tax the Taiwan way. I recently witnessed firsthand Taiwan’s thriving economy.

Besides capital gains tax, each Taiwan stock trade is assessed a 0.3 percent transaction tax and the top income bracket is taxed at 45 percent-versus our 39.6 percent that Republicans strive to reduce. Transaction tax may be the fairest mode of taxation since it is assessed on those sufficiently wealthy to trade stocks for “unearned income”—income from no productive

To the editor, Thank you for publishing the Seventh Grade Press. They give a fresh and delightful glimpse of the history of Pend Oreille County. There has been a wonderful variety in the stories, from animals, mushrooms, butterflies, old-time music, the Kalispel Indians, steamships and even a murder mystery and much more.

After reading some of the stories, it is evident that parents and grandparents have helped contribute personal memories as well.

reade r’s poll Visit The Miner Online to answer our readers’ poll question through Monday afternoon. Find it on the right-hand side of the page at www.PendOreilleRiverValley.com. The results will be printed next week on this page. You need not be a subscriber to participate.

If you have any ideas for future readers’ poll questions, submit them at minernews@povn.com.

Use imminent domain for access to lakes, river?

To the editor, Last week’s article about Pend Oreille County public access to the lakes and river is typiSee letters, 5A

r e a d e r ’ s p o l l r e s u lt s The Summer Olympics begin Friday, Aug. 5 in Rio. Will you be watching?

Yes

What do you think will happen after the Republican National Convention?

The GOP will get behind Donald Trump and help him win the presidency.

62%

The GOP will collapse as a national party.

The GOP will nominate Trump and go on to a fairly normal campaign.

Trump will win without any establishment GOP support, but will still be wildly popular with his supporters and will run a close race with Clinton.

Irene Ewing, seventh grade teacher, is to be commended for organizing, assigning and overseeing, editing and all the work that goes into teaching a major writing project. It has been a great project that has involved the school, parents, newspaper, museum and others.

The students are commended for their hard work and interesting stories. I know they have gained a different perspective of history and they now realize that it is more than just dates and facts but is a record of all the different facets of life over the years.

Students, parents, teachers and everyone are reminded they may visit the Pend Oreille County Museum anytime this summer and see more history. The new exhibit of men, women, children’s clothing and accessories is well worth a visit.

Sept. 14 and 16 are Heritage Days special programs for third and fourth graders. On the 17th of September families and friends of the museum are invited to share in the 50th Anniversary of the Pend Oreille County Historical Society. There will be special exhibits, displays and demonstrations. So, as they say down south, ‘you all come’ and enjoy the beautiful museum grounds and buildings in Newport.

-Faith McClenny Newport

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Another example is Newport School Board member Jim Brewster’s hats. Almost every time I see the man, whether it’s at a board meeting or out and about in public, he has the most intriguing fedoras, usually of a statement hue and small feathers tucked into the band. Local actress Laura Stuivenga is always dressed to the nines, and has that enviably Hepburn-ish quality of making even sandals and leggings look classy.

For the recent One Act Play Festival she was in a costume of her own choosing, a black and white peasant blouse and skirt. I couldn’t hold back my admiration and remarked that I loved her outfit.

“You say that about all my outfits,” she laughed.

Well, when you’ve got

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Other stylistic touches from area characters are perhaps simpler, but just as effective.

My friend Jason has a shirt emblazoned with the words whiskey and yoga. That’s it. But the seemingly odd pairing never fails to entertain me when he wears that shirt. His girlfriend, Peyton, tells a story with her tattoos. Her background as a professional chef and her gifted green thumb are colored across her long arms in intricate illustrations showing different vegetables and cooking utensils, arranged in striking patterns.

These people aren’t cold, unflinching models in a magazine, or mannequins in a store window. They are our friends, neighbors, coworkers, employees, and fellow residents that

pass us on the streets and roads. Maybe you yourself have a unique way in which you choose to dress, or something about your style that you feel sets you apart from the pack. Perhaps you dress in a way that represents a certain belief or tradition. Either way, I’m asking for your help. I’m looking to do a picture spread for the newspaper’s Booster page that highlights community members and what they are wearing. Old, young, man, woman, Pend Oreille County or West Bonner--it doesn’t matter. Maybe you yourself would like to be involved, or maybe you know someone that would. Feel free to call me at The Miner office (509-477-2433) or email sophianewportminer@ gmail.com.

I hope to hear from you.

like most communities in this region. As the article stated, Idaho seems to understand public access.

A little known secret is that many county public access points have been sold to adjoining waterfront property owners years ago giving up future access for the public. The article pointed out that the county has no interest or funds to develop public access points. Another potential economic development opportunity goes down the drain in Pend Oreille County. That makes most waterfront property owners happy.

Perhaps in the future the only way to have public access will be invoking eminent domain.

-Pete Scobby Newport

rights do not end because of what you think. If that was the case your first amendment right of free speech would have been gone a long time ago as we are tired of your rantings.

You are as big a divider of this country as your hero Obama who, like you, jump to the conclusion and make a fool of yourself. Don’t wait for the facts, don’t wait for the investigation to be completed just throw out accusations because it suits your agenda. White Americans do not hate black Americans, if we did Obama would not have been elected twice. Cops do not pull guns on blacks for no reason nor shoot them because of a broken taillight. Again, wait for the facts to come in and if law enforcement has done wrong I and other law enforcement will stand behind any punishment metered out to the wrong doers.

Your hero was wrong about the Cambridge cops, Trayvon Martin, and Ferguson, Mo., shooting, in which a good cop had his life ruined and on and on ad nauseam.

Your claims like “hands up don’t shoot” are empty lies.

-John Weyant Priest River

NEWPORT – The Newport-Sullivan Lake Ranger Districts has reopened Forest Service Trail No. 533, Hall Mountain/Grassy Top Trail after the trail was closed during the Grease Creek fire of last summer.

The trail is located southeast of Sullivan Lake.

While many of the

burned area closures have been lifted, there are still roads and trails on the Colville National Forest that are closed until hazards can be mitigated.

Prior to venturing into the woods, forest visitors are strongly encouraged to view maps of existing area closures and the roads and

trails that lead into them to ensure they are not unknowingly venturing into a closed area.

Maps and specific descriptions of the closed areas are available by visiting your local Forest Service office or online at www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/ colville/alerts-notices.

Library board meeting in Ione IONE – The Pend Oreille County Library District Board of Directors meeting will be held Thursday, July 28 at 4

p.m. This meeting will be held at the Ione Public Library, located in the Ione Community Center at 210 Blackwell St.

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cal of one-way stagnant political thinking. For most county residents, the lakes might as well be filled with dirt and the river put in a large conduit. There is little public access for recreational purposes. Most county residents can’t use the waterways without having friends that live on the water.

A retired West side city parks director was visiting and while driving near the river, I explained the lack of public access and he was shocked that such a resource was unused. Most waterfront property owners feel that the lake or river is theirs by ownership. The last thing they want to see is a bunch of people on their water, making noise and disturbing their enjoyment of waterfront living.

My hat is off to waterfront residents who share with others, but I understand how waterfront property owners feel about their property rights. I have no interest in their lake or river. On the other hand a community thrives on access to recreation as well as the economic benefits associated with public access to lakes and rivers. At least consider developing commercial recreational access to lakes and rivers

Scobby wrong on guns, promotes division To the editor, Regarding last week’s Pete Scobby’s letter ‘Gun not the right tool,’ are you for real Pete? It is the fault of gun owners that police are shooting black citizens? Black people are the enemy? Guns are drawn by police when stopping minorities? Blacks can expect to be shot over a broken taillight? You do not think of guns as a constitutional right?

Who cares what you think Pete? Other people’s

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Driver ejected from vehicle in accident USK – A Colville resident was ejected from his vehicle in an accident Monday, July 11, around 11:08 p.m. near milepost 417, three miles north of Usk. According to a Washington State Patrol report, Gerald A. Fisher, 46, was northbound on Highway 20 when his silver 2008 Dodge Ram pickup left the roadway to the right. Fisher overcorrected the pickup to the left and rolled, resulting in his being ejected from the vehicle. Fisher wasn’t wearing a seatbelt and was taken by Life Flight to Sacred Heart Medical Center. His vehicle was impounded to Newport Towing.

According to the report, drugs or alcohol are believed to have been involved, but the cause of the accident is still under investigation.

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believe we have the best judicial system in the world. The integrity of our judiciary relies upon independent, impartial, and well qualified judges.

My academic background in psychology gives me a deeper understanding of human behavior and the issues judges deal with most – child development, drug and alcohol addiction, domestic violence, mental illness, and the dynamics of human conflict. I have civil, criminal, and family law experience and have worked in the tri-counties for the past 11 years as an attorney, guardian ad litem, family court facilitator, judicial officer, and deputy prosecutor.

It would be an honor and privilege to serve as your next Superior Court Judge.

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How will you handle the circuit rider nature of the job (traveling to and working in three counties)?

I live in Chewelah and currently work full-time at the Prosecutor’s Office in Colville. During my years of private practice, I regularly traveled between all three counties.

Chewelah is only 42 miles from Newport, 23 miles from Colville, and 75 miles from Republic.

My husband is retired and our children are adults, so there is no need to be home by a certain time. The travel will be a pleasure, not a hardship.

What are your thoughts on alternative sentencing?

Criminal court is punitive in nature, as opposed to a therapeutic court, which prioritizes rehabilitation through treatment.

The purpose of a criminal sentence is to punish and deter criminal conduct.

Deferred sentences, community service, fines, and/or probation terms are often imposed instead of jail. However, alternative sentencing depends on the unique facts and circumstances of each case and is only appropriate when the criminal court’s intended purpose can be accomplished without the need for incarceration.

As a deputy prosecutor, I have experience making sentencing recommendations and have imposed criminal sentences as a judge pro tem in Stevens County District Court. I will continue to strive for effective and reasonable criminal sentencing, if elected as Superior Court Judge.

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Boaters reminded to clean, drain, dry boats to stop invasive species OLYMPIA – As summer weather heats up in Washington and boaters prepare for more adventures on the water, the Washington Invasive Species Council would like you to remember: Clean. Drain. Dry. Invasive species are non-native animals, plants, microorganisms and pathogens that can out-compete or prey on Washington’s existing wildlife, harming the environment, human health and businesses.

They come to Washington on car tires, on boat hulls and motors, on

hikers’ boots, by wind and sea and many other ways. Some of the worst live in the water.

“Preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species is serious business,” said Justin Bush, executive coordinator of the Washington State Invasive Species Council.

It is illegal to transport or spread aquatic invasive species and violators can face a maximum penalty of one year in jail and $5,000 in fines.

To avoid fines, potential jail time, and harming Washington’s waters, follow the “Clean-Drain-

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good judges who make good decisions. I believe that I can best serve the tri-county area with my 24 years of courtroom experience. As a judge, it will be my job to do the right thing for all who enter the courtroom. That includes making a lot of tough choices. A judgeship is the type of public service I am most qualified to do.

How will you handle the circuit rider nature of the job (traveling to and working in three counties)?

I live in Colville, which is roughly equidistant between Pend Oreille and Ferry counties. The travel

Dry” methodology.

Clean: When leaving the water, clean all equipment that touched the water by removing all visible plants, algae, animals and mud. This includes watercraft hulls, trailers, shoes, waders, life vests, engines and other gear.

Drain: Drain any accumulated water from watercraft or gear, including live wells and transom wells, before leaving the access point to the water.

Dry: Once you get home, let all gear fully dry before using it in a different water body.

If transporting watercraft from outside

time won’t be an issue unless and until inclement weather makes it more difficult. Fortunately, I have reliable transportation. If the circumstances require it, I’ll stay overnight in a motel.

What are your thoughts on alternative sentencing?

Depends on the case, but it has a place. If it is a law, then I am sworn to uphold and apply it impartially. The motive for alternate programs (rather than straight incarceration) is noble, but it continually costs society when people don’t regulate themselves appropriately. Unfortunately, the cost of incarceration to society is also high.

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of Washington State, the “Clean-Drain-Dry” method may not sufficiently remove some invasive species.

In this case, the council recommends that you call the state’s aquatic invasive species hotline 1-888-WDFW-AIS managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Be prepared to provide the state and water body where your watercraft was used and whether you decontaminated your watercraft before you left that state.

In certain conditions, the state will require a free intensive decontamination upon entry into Washington.

Non-Partisan Current Stevens County DEPUTY PROSECUTOR Former SUPERIOR COURT COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT COURT COMMISSIONER & JUDGE PRO TEM GONZAGA UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL Graduate Honorably Discharged U.S. AIR FORCE VETERAN Jessica is an experienced and dedicated legal professional who has served in the tri-counties for over a decade.

Jessica is endorsed by:

Senator Brian Dansel, 7th Legislative District Judge Rebecca Baker, Superior Court Judge, Retired Bob Moran, Republican, Former Chairman, 7th Legislative District Ken Oliver, Rebublican, Former Pend Oreille County Commissioner Tim Rasmussen, Republican, Stevens County Prosecutor Tony Delgado, Republican, Former Stevens County Commissioner Patty Hancock, Democrat, Stevens County Coroner, Retired Pend Oreille County Republican Party & Stevens County Republican Central Committee Find out more at www.jessicaforjudge.com and Facebook at www.facebook.com/jessicaforjudge Paid for by the Committee to Elect Jessica Taylor PO Box 33, Chewelah, WA 99109 Email: info@jessicaforjudge.com Phone: 509-936-0729 Patty Markel, Committee Chair

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fair, honest, independent and hard working. I will work for you and always be respectful of your Constitutional and Second Amendment rights.

How will you handle the circuit rider nature of the job (traveling to and working in three counties)?

I have lived in South Stevens County (Suncrest) since 2004 and commuted more than three hours a day while I worked as a Deputy Prosecutor. I also handled cases in Ferry, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Whitman and Lincoln counties as an Assistant Attorney General. I have traveled far distances throughout my legal career and working as a Superior Court Judge in Ferry, Stevens, and Pend

Oreille counties will not be a challenge.

What are your thoughts on alternative sentencing?

I encourage alternative sentencing for people in need of treatment and for non-violent offenders. As a Superior Court Commissioner in Stevens County I have sentenced people to work crew or employment services rather than costly incarceration for non-payment of fines. I also support treatmentbased sentences for offenders struggling with addiction.

I am tough on our communities’ dangerous and violent offenders. I am the only candidate who has prosecuted and convicted murderers and rapists, robbers and burglars. I will uphold the law and keep our community safe.

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b r i e f ly Create has the coffee brewing NEWPORT – Create will host Coffee in the Garden every Tuesday this summer at 10 a.m.

The gathering is in the Create garden and offers home-baked treats and the opportunity for fun, interesting conversation.

There is no cost, but donations to offset the cost of upkeep are appreciated. Create is located at 900 West 4th St. in Newport.

North County Farmers Market up and running IONE – Farmers and artisans have another outlet to sell their produce and wares in the form of the North County Farmers Market.

Based in Ione and adjacent to Highway 31 Grind, the North County Farmers Market is a trial by fire, according to organizer Monica McMackin.

“We’re a big county, which is obvious,” says McMackin, a Metaline resident. “I just wanted a farmers market up here and I talked with other people who felt the same way.”

The North County Farmers Market started May 21 and will continue every Saturday through Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. So far there are a total of six vendors signed up, but more are welcome.

“We’re making this pretty easy for people to be a part of, hopefully,” McMackin says.

“There’s no charge to be a part of the market, as long as you have vendor insurance. You keep the money that you make.”

Seeking exchange student hosts NEWPORT- ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with area high schools, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries: Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy, and Japan, to name a few.

ASSE students are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture while they practice their English.

They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families.

Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience.

The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance.

ASSE students are selected based on academics and personality, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests.

To become an ASSE Host Family or to find out how to become involved with ASSE, call the ASSE Western Regional Office at 1-800733-2773 or go to www. host.asse.com to begin the host family application.

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Glacier bound Philip and Verna Ingram of Worthing, England were part of a bicycle group traveling through Newport on the way to Sandpoint Saturday, July 16. The Ingrams are in the U.S. on a three-week vacation. They started their ride in Seattle and will conclude in Glacier National Park in Montana. The rider in back is considered the engine of a bicycle for two.

The Ingrams traveled 70 miles Saturday.

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Mythweaver turns 27

SANDPOINT – The Idaho Mythweaver, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit educational organization, will turn 27 years old this month.

Since July 1989, its mission has been to help support the authentic presentation and preservation of cultural traditions of Plateau tribal peoples within the context of their relationship to Mother Earth, says Jane Fritz, volunteer executive director for the group.

“Its cross-cultural work has promoted Native arts and humanities through educational programs for youth and adults, media productions, and social events that best serve the interest of the general public,” she says.

Some events include: A Kalispel-led boat tour on Lake Pend Oreille Cruises’ Shawnodese from Sandpoint City Beach with an Indian Taco feast July 21.

The group is in the second year of the free,

monthly Native Heritage Film Series in partnership with the Sandpoint branch of the East Bonner County Library District beginning in November 2016; and This is the fourth year of “Kalispel Heritage In Our Backyard” in collaboration with Bonner County elementary schools.

Serafina Dwyer is president of the group, Chet Bluff (a Kalispel tribal member), is co- vice president along with Nez Perce tribal member Diane Mallickan. Fritz is secretary-treasurer and Gary Weisz is also a board member.

Learn more online and find contact information at www.mythweaver.org, and facebook.com/idahomythweaver.

A new weekly blog and podcast are under development and will soon be released based on the extensive tribal oral history archive.

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ispel Valley Library, Cusick

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

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

Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance

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

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

Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. - 301 E. Third St. N., Oldtown

Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport

Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library

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

Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

Friday, July 22 Books Out Back: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Priest River Library

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

Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center

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

Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library

Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Thursday, July 21 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m.

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

Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Friday Night Live: 6 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-9466131 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Saturday, July 23 Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Live Music: 6 p.m. - Hospitalty House, Newport

Sunday, July 24

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

Monday, July 25 Hospitality House Potluck: Noon - Hospitality House in Newport Blanchard Grange Potluck: 6:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, July 26 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

Wednesday, July 27 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport

Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library

Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

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

Writers Group: 2 p.m. Create Arts Center

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport

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

Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for sites

Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call

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

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CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

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

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

John 6:35

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

(Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Steve Powers - 509-447-3687

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

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CHURCH OF FAITH

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Spirit Lake Visions, Inc.: 7 p.m. - 5525 New Hampshire St., Spirit Lake

208-623-5626 for sites

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library

Blanchard Spinners: Blanchard Community Center

1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m.

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Out and about: What does this tattoo mean to you?

“My maiden name is Rose, and these symbolize my sisters who have died. Angel was stillborn and Melissa died at seven from West Nile virus. When I look down at my arm it reminds me that they are watching over me.” – Jessica Dodds

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

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

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

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

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

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

4912 Spring Valley Road Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. -- Sunday School (509) 447-5534

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

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

REAL LIFE NEWPORT

“Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.”

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

CATHOLIC MASSES www.pocoparishes.org Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m.

Sat. July & Aug. 4 p.m.

Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. July & Aug. 5:30 p.m.

Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows LeClerc Creek Rd. Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m.

Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Worship Service 10 a.m.

(509) 447-4338

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

“Jesus Youth Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Backbiting quencheth the light of the heart, and extinguisheth the life of the soul.”

Please call 509-550-2035 for the next 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 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time September - May AWANA - Tuesday 5:30 p.m.

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

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Ione needs more participation in income survey

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

IONE –Tri-Town Float Down and public participation in surveys were some of the topics at the most recent Ione Town Council meeting, held June 15.

Ione resident Kathy Hershey said because of her disability, she is unable to become a councilmember. She said her daughter, Jessica Pearson, would be interested in the position vacated by Charles Spears when he accepted the mayor position. Pearson attended the meeting and agreed she would be interested.

Spears asked if she has lived in Ione for a year or more and if she was a registered voter in Ione.

She said yes to both.

Powers nominated Pearson to council position No. 5, seconded by Turpin. All agreed. Town Clerk Sandy Hutchinson asked Pearson to stop

in the office to complete oath of office and payroll forms.

Councilmember Dylan Powers said the Lions Club would like a letter from the Town stating it will repair and maintain the fence around the ballpark before they will approve the grant submitted by Brandon Corkill for the Selkirk Boys and Girls Softball.

After discussion, council agreed to send a letter.

Surveillance is needed at the park due to additional vandalism, Powers said.

An income survey for residents of Ione had a very low response when recently conducted, Spears said. The survey is an effort to acquire financial assistance from Evergreen Rural Water of Washington (ERWoW), an organization that provides training and technical assistance to water and wastewater systems throughout the state. An income survey

helps establish a basis of need in order to obtain grant funding.

Spears said volunteers are needed to do doorto-door surveys and to support Evergreen Rural Water staff. Council members Kathleen Turpin, John Redinger and Pearson volunteered. A notice will be included in the monthly water/sewer bill.

Turpin volunteered for the public at large position on the Pend Oreille County LEOFF 1 Board. The Pend Oreille County Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters (LEOFF-1) Disability Retirement Board functions on an as-needed basis, to make decisions regarding disability and medical matters of LEOFF-1 retirees, with meetings held twice per year: the second Monday in January and June, 4 p.m., in the County Commissioners meeting room.

The public at large board

member must be a Pend Oreille County resident who serves for a two-year term in a non-paid position.

A Hotel/Motel tax application was presented for Tri-Town Float Down, requesting funds for this year’s event. After discussion a motion was made by Powers, seconded by Redinger, to award $500. Powers, Redinger and Turpin agreed.

Council member Ken Timmreck abstained.

begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 and reservations can be made by calling The Cutter at 509-4464108.

down rive r eve nts Wednesday, July 20 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Basic Computer Class: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

Saturday, July 23 Metalines Book Group: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library

Monday, July 25

County Commissioner Steve Kiss Office Hours: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Library

Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 Board: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione

Weight Watchers: 6 p.m.

Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library

Ione Town Council: 7 p.m.

- Clerk’s Office

Thursday, July 21 Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library North Pend Oreille Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Ione Train Depot

Friday, July 22 Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library

Tuesday, July 26 Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

Wednesday, July 27 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Basic Computer Class: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations Weight Watchers: 6 p.m.

Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church

W h o to c o n ta c t WASHINGTON

Federal

President Barack Obama (D) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 www.WhiteHouse.gov/Contact Sen. Maria Cantwell (D) 511 Hart Senate Bldg.

Washington DC 20510 202-224-3441 Website: www.cantwell.senate.gov Local: U.S. Courthouse 920 W. Riverside, Suite 697 Spokane WA 99201 509-353-2507 Sen. Patty Murray (D) 154 Russell Senate Office Bldg.

Washington DC 20510 202-224-2621 Website: www.murray.senate.gov Local: 10 N. Post St. Suite 600 Spokane WA 99201 509-624-9515 Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) Fifth Congressional District 203 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515 202-225-2006 Website: www.mcmorrisrodgers.house.gov Local: 10 N. Post St. Suite 625 Spokane WA 99201 509-353-2374

State

Governor Jay Inslee (D) Office of the Governor PO Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 360-902-4111 Relay operators for the deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov Legislative District 7 Sen. Brian Dansel (R) 115B Irv Newhouse Building PO Box 40407 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 360-786-7612 E-mail: Brian.Dansel@leg.wa.gov District Office: 319 W. Hastings Suite B205 Spokane, WA 99218 509-340-9107 Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7988 E-mail: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Home Office: 20 N. Main St. PO Box 1 Omak, WA 98841 509-826-7203 Rep. Shelly Short (R) 427A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7908 E-mail: short.shelly@leg.wa.gov Home office: 147 North Clark Ave. Suite 5 Republic WA 99166 509-775-8047

Washington Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 During session, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Legislative homepage: www.leg.wa.gov

Kirby, known for his virtuosity with the music of Scott Joplin, Americana tunes, and his own composition, premiered a multi-media work, “Main Street Souvenirs” at The Cutter in 2015.

An electrical outage did not cancel the performance. From the grand piano, Scott played by a few LED lights, while the audience gathered tightly around a laptop. It was a special evening that no one would forget. True to his word, Scott will “represent” the concert. The work includes original compositions and folk melodies while a visual presentation of Scott’s paintings and photography add depth and insight to the music. “If you were here in 2015, you do not want to miss this,” Cutter Artistic Director Tara Leininger said, “and if you were not here, this is a chance to know the magic of Scott’s artistic abilities.”

Kirby has served as Musical Director for the Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival in Sedalia, Mo., and of the Rocky Mountain Ragtime and American Music Festival in Boulder, Colo.

His appearances range from the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., and a segment on CBS News Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood.

He has played at The Cutter Theatre four times, including his concerts on American Music, Scott Joplin, and the somewhat downsized “Souvenirs” concert of 2015. His studies were with Robert Howat of Wittenberg University and Syliva Zaremba at Ohio State University, and concluded the formal training with a degree in English from OSU. Kirby then began his professional music career in New Orleans as a street performer, and over a four year period recorded all of Scott Joplin’s piano works.

He continues to play at festivals and concerts around the world.

“The Cutter Theatre is proud to be a good friend of Scott Kirby, and to have him return to the Cutter stage in this moving and beautiful work,” Leininger said.

For more information or for reservations, call The Cutter at 509-446-4108.

The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park St., in Metaline Falls.

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enrolled in the district.

It takes an average of 21 students to fund one teacher.

Buttrey broke down enrollment for the upcoming school year by grades saying there will be 60 students enrolled in kindergarten; 74 in first grade; 75 in second grade; 59 in third, and 73 in fourth. In Sadie Halstead Middle School, there will be 81 students in fifth grade, 70

in sixth, 78 in seventh, and 95 in eighth grade.

At Newport High School enrollment is expected to be at 86 freshmen, 86 sophomores, 90 juniors and 70 seniors.

“We’re retaining all of our staff this year, and actually bringing in some employees on a full-time basis,” Superintendent Dave Smith said. According to Smith, the Newport School District employs 148 people.

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Input sought on fish removal NEWPORT – State fishery managers will host a public meeting here in late July to discuss plans to treat several lakes and a stream in eastern Washington with rotenone, used to remove undesirable fish species from lakes and streams.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing to treat a five-mile section of Smalle Creek in Pend Oreille County this fall to remove species ranging

from bass and bullhead to stunted panfish. At Smalle Creek, officials are proposing to remove non-native eastern brook trout in order to restore a population of native westslope cutthroat.

WDFW has scheduled a public meetings to discuss the planned lake and stream treatments in Newport at the Create Art Center, 900 W. 4th St. Thursday, July 28, 6-8 p.m. It is one of three meetings held around the state.

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missioners. His career blended between the public and private sectors focused on health, safety and welfare of the general public for more than 38 years. During that career, he managed people, projects and budgets in the City of Spokane Building Department and integrated regulations with safety standards at UL LLC.

What is the most important challenge facing Pend Oreille County and what would you propose to do about it?

Economic vitality of the entire county is critical.

Pend Oreille County lags behind the state and the nation.

I believe that the county needs to recruit more manufacturing, mercantile and service industries to supplement the traditional agriculture, forestry, tourism and mining activities.

Some of the county’s current policies tend to

discourage development of diversified economic drivers.

I intend to ask the department heads to identify policies and procedures that create impediments to economic growth and replace them with good management practices.

Do you support the county pursuing the return of federal lands to the state? Why or why not?

The term “return” is a misnomer. The term should be “acquisition” of federal lands. In the enabling act, which created our statehood, federal government retained ownership and control of the federal lands within the boundaries of the states, which were not otherwise appropriated within the enabling act.

I believe that pursuit of acquisition of federal lands by the state is not in the best interest of the tax-paying residents of the state.

The state is already struggling with funding

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basic services without taking on additional unfunded mandates.

Should the county adopt a mental health tax to support counseling services?

Why or why not?

Counseling services are critical to many segments of our local population including veterans, uninsured, unemployed and addicted individuals, among others. Failure to fund these services will likely increase costs of other services such as public safety. I believe in exploring multiple reliable funding sources for the services before adding another unreliable regressive tax.

What are your views on climate change?

Is man made climate change real?

My understanding of climate change is that there are multiple contributing factors, ranging from natural to those impacted by policy decisions. Potential impacts due to climate change will guide policy decisions on the local level to respond to the related challenges.

Most important is assuring an adequate and reliable supply of water to support our current and future needs, ranging from timber, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, recreation, health, safety and other services.

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b r i e f ly Get ready to run for those berries PRIEST RIVER – The annual Run For the Berries returns Saturday, July 30, during Priest River Timber Days. The event starts at 49 Washington Ave., on the south side of Priest River Community Church at 8 a.m. Participants can choose between a one-mile or five-mile walk/run. Assemble at the starting line is at 7:45 a.m. Awards will be given for first, second and third place in all age categories for both one and five-mile runners. Every registration fee includes a huckleberry pancake breakfast cooked by the Priest River Spartan Adult Booster Club. Monies raised from the breakfast and the run go toward the boosters club and the Newport/ Priest River Rotary Club.

For more information on the Run For the Berries, including where to get registration forms, contact Brad Mingay at 208-4482875, or email bmingay@ conceptcable.com.

Newport Hospital hosts free sports physicals clinic NEWPORT – Free sports physicals will be offered at Family Health Center, inside Newport Hospital, 714 W. Pine St., Newport, Friday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. No appointment is necessary. Participants should wear loose-fitting clothing such as t-shirts and shorts. Free physicals are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Later sports physicals may be scheduled for a fee of $30.

For more information, call 509-447-4885.

Race the River this Sunday COEUR D’ALENE – Race the River is Sunday, July 24, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is a sprintdistance triathlon that starts with a half mile swim in the Spokane River, just as it leaves Lake Coeur d’Alene. Athletes then switch to their bikes to navigate a 15-mile bike course through the North Idaho College campus.

Then runners take to the Centennial Trail for a 3.01 miles out and back run along the banks of the Spokane River.

For more information, go to www.racetheriver.com.

Rough Stock

Miner photo|Don Gronning

Miner photo|Don Gronning

The Rough Stock Invitational only drew one bareback rider, Austin Covington of Omak, but he came up with the biggest score of the night, 80 points.

Krogh wins saddle bronc riding

By Don Gronning

Hubba Haggerty of Spokane Valley won second place at the Newport Bull-A-Rama Saturday night with this 76-point ride.

Best takes first at Bull-A-Rama

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Austin Krogh finally got past his Newport jinx. He’s ridden bucking horses at Newport several times over the last few years but without much success. He changed that Friday night at the Rough Stock Invitational, when he qualified on two broncs to win $792 and a colorful Newport trophy buckle.

Krogh was the high marked saddle bronc rider of the night with a 76-point ride. He scored 71 on his second bronc.

The combined score of 146 was four points better than Priest River’s Caleb Nichols and Ellensburg’s Wade Kane.

They each scored 142 on two and pocketed $396 for their rides.

Austin Covington of Omak won the bareback riding with the night’s highest marked ride, 80 points. He won $200.

Colville’s Jace Berg, a familiar figure at Newport, won another bull riding.

He was the only bull rider to make the whistle, scoring 69 points on a flat spinning bull. He earned $795 for his ride.

The ranch saddle bronc riding was won by Ryan Anderson.

The event was marred by the death of a bucking horse, which crashed into

Miner photo|Don Gronning

Newport’s Austin Krogh shows off the colorful Newport trophy buckle he won in the saddle bronc riding.

the fence on the east side of the arena.

It had already bucked off its rider in the ranch bronc riding. Rodeo officials said the horse was euthanized after it was removed from the arena.

Low contestant numbers and spectator attendance have put the event in jeopardy of continuing, Newport Rodeo Association President Ray Hanson says.

“We’ll have to look at the numbers,” he said.

NEWPORT – Shawn Best III of Omak came out the winner at the 20th annual John Swenson Newport BullA-Rama, held Saturday night.

Best scored 78 points in the opening goround. Only three riders made qualified rides.

Hubba Hagerty of Spokane Valley, riding with a cast on his free hand, won second with a gritty 76 point ride.

Dustin Nigg of Oroville, Wash., won third with a 70-point ride. Best won $736, Haggerty won $566 and Nigg won $396.

Barrel racers had several categories of competition, depending on how much money had been won on the horse.

In the open division, Amy Sullivan won first with a 16.877 run, besting Daryll Compton’s 17.076. Sullivan won See Bull-a-rama, 10B

s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Saturday, July 23 Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School

Fish and Game proposes 2016 Sage-grouse season BOISE – Fish and Game is seeking comments on two options for the 2016 sage-grouse season. Option 1 is the same as the season offered in 2015.

Option 2 would re-open Elmore County east and south of U.S. Highway 20 and north of Interstate 84. This area was closed in 2012 due to local wildfire impacts and low population numbers, but recent surveys indicate

Courtesy photo|Mike Kirkwood

On to regionals Newport high school student, Jacob Kirkwood (center), and his team, the Columbia Basin River Dogs, claimed the Babe Ruth 14u Washington north state co-championship this past week in Ephrata. The boys finished 3-1 to share one of two berths to regionals in Port Angeles, where they will compete for an opportunity to represent the Pacific Northwest at the World Series in Massachusetts in August. Kirkwood plays center field and pitches.

numbers have improved and that these birds are connected to the larger population to the east.

The remainder of Elmore County, including north and west of U.S. Highway 20 would remain closed.

Statewide, the proposed seven-day season would be Sept. 17-23, with a one-bird daily limit within sage-grouse range, except in designated closed areas.

To view the proposals and to comment, go to .www.idfg.idaho. gov/comment, or visit a regional Fish and Game office. Comments will be collected through Aug. 4.

The 2016 season proposals follow the hunting season and bag-limit guidelines as laid out in the Conservation Plan for the Greater Sagegrouse in Idaho available at www.idfg.idaho.gov/ wildlife/sage-grouse.

The guidelines compare the current three-year running average of male sage-grouse counted at leks (breeding sites) from 1996-2000 when Idaho began intensified surveys statewide. Current sagegrouse lek data indicate that many populations could be hunted at the “Restrictive” level. The guidelines also allow the flexibility to consider local issues of concern, such as insufficient data, isolated populations or impacts of wildfire and West Nile virus.

A Sincere Thank You to the Competitors, Sponsors, Volunteers, Supporters and Spectators of this year’s events Rodeo Rough Stock Open Bull-a-Rama

We appreciate your participation and support that make these events possible.

Newport Rodeo Association Ray Hanson President Questions, comments or concerns please call Ray at 360-770-1180

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round 61 kids enrolled in Bible camp at Newport Southern Baptist Church, taking part in the weeklong, which included arts and crafts, outdoor recreation, psalm memorization, and music. The camp’s theme was “submerged” and culminated in a recital for parents, followed by a barbecue.

All Photos By Sophia Aldous

Montana Rex, 9, gently picks up a cross he made from popsicle sticks and gravel.

A teenage volunteer playfully pursues kids during a game of sharks and minnows.

Natalie Long fixes her cross as class instructor Sharon Severy holds it.

First and second grade students raise their hands for selection before a tag game of sharks and minnows.

ABOVE: Allyson Baton, 10, and Alyonna Bujko, 9, shares a laugh as they get ready to do crafts.

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Seventh Grade Press

Volume 1, Number 9

What does optical fiber do?

By Connor Brown

Optical fiber is tiny flexible strands of glass in a protective casing that runs underground.

These flexible strands of glass can transmit digital signals by turning data signals into light waves.

In The Miner Horizon Magazine, Spring 2013, an article by Janelle Ayteo explained the cable sends data by up to 400 GB per second. That is very fast, but there will be a governor to limit how fast data can travel. Speeds are limited by the Internet service provider and the agreement they have with their upstream provider, Ms. Ayteo wrote.

The fiber optic light reaches the houses and business, called Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) that sends information to a WiFi router so other devices can connect to WiFi. Optical fiber makes it possible to have high

speed Internet.

Fiber optic cable may only have about 30 years of life span.

My uncle Jim taught me that each strand of glass is color coded and has to be connected by high voltage electricity to melt

the fibers into a cable and this reduces confusion during installation from connecting the wrong fiber types.

The top Internet providers offer 100 Mb per second maximum.

Some people believe

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he Seventh Grade Press is a series of stories written by seventh graders in Ms. Irene Ewing’s class at Sadie Halstead Middle School in Newport. Each student chose a topic of local historical importance, conducted research and interviews and went through a lengthy editing process.

More than 80 students participated and each one will get a ‘by line’ in The Miner Newspapers. This is the ninth week of the project. Check back for the next several weeks for more on local history. See more on page 4B. If you find that you have something to add, interview candidates the class should talk to, or documents and artifacts you want registered in the local museum, contact the Seventh Grade Class at Sadie Halstead Middle School, in Newport. They have agreed to collect and catalog everything that comes in, and deliver to the museum for archiving.

that optical fiber has infinite possibilities and in a way it does. It will be interesting to see what happens in the future with fiber optics. So if you want to be connected at the speed of light, install fiber optics.

POVN and how it all started

By Emily Martin

Before 1995, our little Newport world was a disaster, but then four brave souls stepped into the light of technology!

Pend Oreille Valley Network was started in 1995, by Tom Walton and four of his friends.

They started in the basement of what is now the John L. Scott Real Estate office and then moved into what is now Petticoat Junction building in 1996. Tom Walton was also the manager of the Big Wheel Pizza when he started.

Eight years ago Melannie Jones, Tom Walton’s daughter, joined the

business as its new director. It is the longest lasting, family owned ISP (Internet service provider) in Washington.

What a commitment!

POVN started with dialup Internet access, then as years went on technology advanced and so did POVN! After dialup, they went to DSL, then wireless, and now to fiber optic.

These are the ways people got Internet then and now. Fiber Internet can provide very high speeds to enable all your internet based services, whether you only use email or you’re watch-

Pend Oreille Baseball Teams

By Nick Weber

“We win!” Those were fighting words to the Pend Oreille community baseball teams because they were so competitive. Almost every little community had their own baseball team, so did a lot of businesses, and these guys were

Baseball after work on summer evenings was the only thing to do.

Whole families watched the games while the dads, brothers, cousins, and friends played in the games. great players.

Baseball after work on summer evenings was the only thing to do.

Whole families watched the games while the dads, brothers, cousins,

and friends played in the games. Girls couldn’t play back then because of the social norms.

I learned from Mrs. McClenny, from the Pend Oreille County Historical Museum, that if somebody came to a business to get a job, and he said he was particularly good at playing a certain position that the team needed, he was certain to get the job. Everybody knew it.

Baseball was that important.

The teams weren’t just from the towns around the county, some of them were from businesses. Baseball was a very big sport and they had a lot of fans.

Baseball teams used to play community against community.

Sometimes people got in fights about which team won or lost because someone was bragging, or maybe just because someone was excited and the other guy didn’t like it. People went to each other’s community and played teams there in the evening because some of the baseball players would be at work.

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ing streaming movies, talking to loved ones through a webcam, or playing an online game. With fiber connection you can use all of these at the same time. POVN is keeping up to date with the latest trends such as VOIP phone service, a phone that operates off the Internet connection. Web design, building and maintaining websites, is also something they are good at.

Changing with technology POVN is always there for you and always will be. POVN, the best Internet provider around. (At least in my opinion.)

Fashion in the olden days

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By Jurnee Hoover

Fashion has changed a lot during the years. In 1925 there were feathers on hats and a lot of silk. They had things that made their dresses push up which were called petticoats. They used bloomers for if they were bending down the bloomers were for protection so people couldn’t see their legs.

The fancy shoes they wore were called slippers, and they weren’t very pretty, I mean, I wouldn’t ever wear them.

Nowadays, in 2016, in spring and summer, girls wear shorts, sweats, Vans, flip-flops, crop tops, and tank tops.

Nowadays, in 2016, in spring and summer, girls wear shorts, sweats, Vans, flip-flops, crop tops, and tank tops.

Girls don’t really wear hats like they did in 1925 or long dresses and fancy shoes on a daily basis like girls in 1925. A lot has changed in the years of 1925-2016!

Back in 1925, the elegant, fancy dresses were around $25 and now they are almost $50, maybe even more.

Back then, the shoes were $1.98 to $5 and now one pair of Vans, Converse, boots or anything are $30, to like approximately $80.

The shoes now are a lot of money just for one pair and I think it’s ridiculous. But back in the days of the 1920s the shoes and dresses, the clothes were cheap compared to what we spend for the clothes, shoes, dresses nowadays. If you go to the mall with $100 you can get one hoodie and one pair of shoes and maybe a drink if you have enough or a little bottle of perfume.

I honestly think that nowadays prices are too high.

Fashion to me is not only the kind of clothes there is it is also how people wear the clothes.

Fashion isn’t only clothes, makeup, jewelry, nails, hair, piercings, tattoos, accessories, and other beauty supplies.

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This deer, shot by the author’s great-grandpa George Gretner in Pend Oreille County, holds the Washington state record.

The Albeni Falls Dam spillway in the spring.

Three dams dot the Pend Oreille River

By Keelen Mitcham

There are three dams located on the Pend Oreille River: Albeni Falls Dam, Box Canyon Dam, and Boundary Dam. They were all built between 1951 and 1967. They were built to produce electricity. The dams are all located on the Pend Oreille River, which flows north into the Columbia River in Canada.

Albeni Falls Dam was built near the Washington border (in Idaho) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1951 to 1955. It took $34 million and 61 million pounds of concrete to build. It was built under authorization of the Flood Control Act of 1950 in response to a major flood in the Columbia River basin in 1948.

The dam was named after a pioneer, Albeni Poirier. The structure consists of generators and three Kaplan turbines, which are

turbines that let water flow through the top downwards which spins the blade and creates electricity by an electro-

There was a dispute between the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Pend Oreille PUD, and Seattle City Light about who would get to build a dam in that location. magnet.

The dam is made of two different parts, the spillway, which lets water through if there is too much water for the dam, and the powerhouse, which creates electricity.

The dam produces 200

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million kilowatt hours of electricity annually.

This is enough to supply power to 15,000 homes.

It also saves the U.S. from buying about 5 million barrels of imported oil each year.

Box Canyon Dam is located on the Pend Oreille River 90 miles north of Spokane, Wash. It was built from 1951 to 1956

by Pend Oreille Public Utility District, also known as Pend Oreille PUD, which was the first PUD in the nation to build a dam.

The dam was built in a narrow channel on the river that was called Box Canyon. The structure has four Kaplan turbines and generators. It was built with room to add a fifth turbine. It produces 77 MW of electricity every year.

Boundary Dam was completed in 1967 and is located two miles south of the Canadian border.

There was a dispute between the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Pend Oreille PUD, and Seattle City Light about who would get to build a dam in that location. It took several years to resolve, but eventually Seattle City Light was given

permission to build.

They helped the community of Metaline Falls by improving roads, providing fire protection, and paying taxes to support the hospital and schools. They are now the area’s biggest employer. There were 1,300 men that worked on the construction of the dam.

There are four turbines, which now are producing 1,024,000 kilowatts of energy each year.

Electricity from Boundary Dam is sent as far away as Seattle. and provides half of the hydroelectricity used by the city of Seattle, one fourth of power used by the city today.

Hydroelectricity is natural source of power, which saves millions of barrels of crude oil from being consumed each year. Pend Oreille County is very fortunate to have three hydroelectric dams, which helps to keep the cost of electricity for its residents at a low rate.

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By Nicholas Deerwester

Hi there. There is a lot of very great hunting history in Pend Oreille County. My grandpa pulled the Washington State record deer out of Pend Oreille. We have the most big game hunting animals in all of Washington. That’s pretty cool if you ask me.

Pictured is the deer that my great-grandpa George Gretner shot in Pend Oreille County, and he has held the record for 85 Years. To this day the record has not been broken.

The Washington state Black Bear record was shot out of Cusick.

The habitat in this county is so rich with food and protection for the animals that there are a lot of animals. That makes hunting seem easy.

Even though hunting seems easy, there are some things that might be helpful to know. Let’s talk about whitetail deer.

You should know what deer look like.

Whitetail deer are a rich brown with a white tail, and their strongest defense is their sense of smell. Deer also have

BASEBALL: Uniforms cost $5.95

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Hunting in Pend Oreille County

Some baseball players were grownups and some were young adults.

One time a baseball player used a fake name and played in a Rathdrum game to keep his buddies team from losing.

Only a few people know who he was and the team got away with it. He was one of the best players and if he used his real name he would’ve gotten caught.

These baseball teams sometimes wore uniforms, and in Montgomery

Ward catalog a full uniform cost $5.95 and the baseball gloves were separated from the uniform so you had to buy them separate.

In the 1930’s Montgomery Ward catalog, the baseball gloves cost in the range of 39 cents to $6.85, baseball bats ranged between 19 cents to $1.65, and baseballs cost in the range of 9 cents to $1.25.

I would have liked to play back then.

It was a great time to make friends when you talk about baseball. We sort of do the same now.

a pretty great hearing sense. So when you are hunting you would most likely try to stay quiet so the deer won’t hear you.

Deer have a great sense of sight also.

Camouflage clothing will help hunters not be seen as easily by the deer.

You probably know deer eat grasses because you see them in grass fields, but a big part of the diet of Whitetail deer is eating tree buds, saplings, bark, and leaves.

With a past history of great hunting in Pend Oreille County you should be able to look forward to going out to get your own trophy mount. The habitat here will feed them, the trees and bushes protect them and they grow big.

When a hunter is hunting deer they must wear blaze orange so other hunters don’t think they are an animal. If you are walking in the woods and see a scrape on a tree (such as a tree rubbed with missing bark). It is most likely to be a breeding sign of a whitetail deer.

Veteran huntsman and good sports follow the rules of hunting such as shooting time, not having a loaded weapon in a vehicle, shooting animals at the correct season, and using the correct firearm for the correct animal. You should never break the rules of hunting.

Also Pend Oreille County has very great waterfowl hunting.

Such as Mallards, Divers, and Canadian geese. That is not all of the waterfowl animals just the most common.

Pend Oreille has very awesome hunting history in waterfowl.

When you shoot a deer if you do not get a clean kill you should always try to track it down using either a blood trail, tracks, or even common sense on where you think it went.

Overall you should never leave a wounded animal in the woods to die.

Also when you hunt you can’t expect to get something immediately.

It’s not like they wanna get killed.

Some people don’t support hunting, but I do.

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obituari es

Robert John Bennett Newport

Robert John Bennett of Newport, passed away peacefully at home July 15, after a long battle with Frontal Temporal Lobe dementia. He was 75.

He was born at home Aug. 8, 1940, in Troy, Mont., to Robert Bennett and Edith Yeager and joined sisters Patsy and Nancy. Robert’s brother Don was born two years later. Robert grew up in Libby, Mont., where he developed his life long love of hunting and fishing. He had a special love for the Yaak and in 1992 fulfilled his dream of buying property there and building a log cabin. After he retired, Robert spent summers in the Yaak working on his cabin until dementia began stealing his mind in 2008.

After a stint in the U.S. Air Force, he returned to the Pacific Northwest to live. Robert had several careers, working for Albertson’s, General Telephone as a repairman in Libby, Kalispel, and the Yaak, and finally as a welding instructor for Columbia Basin Job Corps in Moses Lake. Robert influenced the minds of many of his students and developed strong friendships with them that continued long after they graduated. He retired from Job Corps in 2002 and moved to Newport.

Robert graduated from Big Bend Community College in 1977 with two A.A. degrees, one in Welding and one in Aviation in which he earned his private pilot’s license.

Robert married Kathy Hoye on April 21, 1981, in Ephrata, Wash., and they made their home in Moses Lake until moving to Newport.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, sister Patsy Arndt, and brother Don Bennett. He is survived by his wife Kathy of Newport, sister Nancy Sofie of Murdock, Wash., son Robert Bennett of Chico, Calif., daughter Stacy McCuen of Newport; grandchildren Jillian McCuen and Chelan McCuen of Newport, and Hannah Tecza, stationed with the U.S. Navy in Japan.

A graveside service will be held at the Libby, Mont., cemetery Wednesday, July 20 at 2 p.m.

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

Jeffery N. Cossett Blayne, Wash.

Jeff passed away on Jan. 22, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham, Wash., from complications of a rare autoimmune disease he had fought since childhood.

He was born in Metaline Falls, Dec. 12, 1964, and lived Cossett there until he moved with his family to Blaine, Wash.

He graduated from Blaine High School. He attended Washington State University and Grossmont College in San Diego, Calif.

He worked at Amex in Blaine and Current Industries prior to working at Chinook Industries in Bellingham. He was a

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very literate person who delighted in engaging in debate and communication with his many friends and large extended family. We will all miss sharing his knowledge and insights. We will even miss being the brunt of his “zingers.”

He is survived by his mother Jill (Ernest) Parker, Blaine, and his father, Dennis (Diana) Cossett, Newport, as well as a large “blended” family of five sisters, six brothers and 20 nieces and nephews and seven great-nieces and greatnephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother and a niece and two nephews.

Memorial services will be held at the Cutter Theatre 302 Park St., Metaline Falls, on July 30 at 10 a.m. The family requests no flowers.

Donation suggestions are SIDS research, Arthritis Foundation, or Literacy Council.

James “Jim” Dunn Priest Lake

James “Jim” Dunn lost his courageous five-year battle fighting liver cancer on June 26. He was 80.

Jim was a self-made man being on his own since age 14. He loved his four years in the U.S. Navy, then worked in Spokane before moving his family to Ellensburg.

In 1968 he started “Jim’s Glass and Contracting.”

He sold the business to son Todd Dunn when he retired and moved to Priest Lake.

In his younger years he was active in Toast Masters, and went through the chairs of Odd Fellows becoming President. He also held several offices in the Loyal Order of Moose, Ellensburg.

Jim was born in Priest River, Idaho, March 22, 1936. Jim and Eileen were married in 1988, and they eventually retired to Priest Lake. They enjoyed many winters in Mulege, Mexico, and summers at Priest Lake.

Jim is survived by Eileen, his wife of 28 years; son Todd Dunn (and Nicole); daughter Kim Dunn McDonald; stepson Ray Martin (and Jackie); grandchildren Joey “Smiley” of Hawaii, DeNae, Sarah, Brittani, KC, Mathew, Sierra Dunn, Kaitlyn Martin, Josh Dunn, Tyler Martin, Taylor Dunn and Bryce Dunn; great-grand’s Brook Smiley, Aicin, and Payton, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins – including Mike Meabon – Jean and Shari Requa (and Dan).

He was preceded in death by his first wife Blanch Dunn Yount, daughter Karen, sister Norma Requa, brother Ronnie Dunn and both parents.

Celebration of life will be held in Ellensburg July 30 at Ray Martin’s, 807 Sander’s Road. Jim loved his Mexican/Margarita parties so that is what we are doing. Please join us 3-6 p.m. and be sure to bring some great stories to share.

Please, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bonner County Hospice, Sandpoint, Idaho, or Priest Lake EMTs Priest Lake, Idaho.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and See obituaries, 6b

Editor’s note: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report, but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties.

Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights. Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online.

Pend Oreille County

Monday, July 11 THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights BURGLARY: Joyner Drive E., report of cabin broken into.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Phay Rd.

report of 34-year-old male bitten by dog on the ankle and trying to get bleeding to stop.

FIREWORKS: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of neighbor lighting off fireworks.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Rochelle D. Drosche, 23, of Oldtown arrested on a local warrant.

MISSING PERSON: Gray Rd., complainant reports 4-yearold son is missing, last seen one hour ago in the living room.

Wednesday, July 13 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: E. 5th St., Newport, report of pry marks on the front door SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2,report of two subjects on bikes coming out of a property for sale THEFT: Vista Drive, Newport, report of wallet that was stolen in the last week.

ARREST: Spokane and Larch, Newport, Jason Arthur Poggensee, 36, of Newport arrested on a local warrant.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: Woodstock Drive

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of tree blocking southbound lane.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of children left unattended in vehicle.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy.2, report of 2006 dark blue Dakota king cab driving erratically.

FOUND PROPERTY: Knott Rd., report of found bicycle.

DECEASED PERSON: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Main St., Newport, reporting party’s dog was attacked by another dog yesterday.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: N. Newport Ave., report of dog that has been running in campground all day.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Tweedy Rd.

THEFT: Vista Drive, Newport, report of round shed stolen today.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Cass Ave., Newport JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Washington Ave., report of son making threats toward mother.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights JUVENILE PROBLEM: Northshore Diamond Lake Road DECEASED PERSON: Big Fir Lane, report of deceased male ILLEGAL BURNING: Northshore Diamond Lake FIRE SMOKE ONLY: Ashenfelter Bay Rd., report of heavy smoke in the area SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle injury accident SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of subject slumped over steering wheel in vehicle.

Tuesday, July 12 DISTURBANCE: N. Fea Ave., Newport, report of yelling and screaming at the residence.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Fertile Valley Rd., report of male with red hair black jacket and black backpack was throwing rocks at complainant’s fenced-in dog.

THEFT: Cusick Skate Park, report that on July 4th complainant had a medical device taken from his vehicle while at the skate park.

ASSAULT: Phay Rd., report of 17-year-old female that punched complainant in chest three times.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of female walking out into traffic and walking westbound; there was a male with her and they were yelling at each other.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 211, report of disabled vehicle in northbound lane.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Bobby M. Pagaling, 62, of Newport was arrested on a local felony warrant.

CITIZEN DISPUTE: Houghton St., report of neighbor’s dog acting aggressively towards complainant’s kids, so they threw a rock at the dog and the neighbor was outside and made threats.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Cusick City Park, complainant would like deputy to speak to child regarding inappropriate comments.

ANIMAL BITE: S. Scott Ave., Newport, report of subject at hospital that was bitten by his dog last night.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Warren Ave., Spokane, report of solicitors looking into windows of complainant’s residence.

ANIMAL BITE: E. 5th Ave.,

ARREST: S. Washington Ave., Newport, Corey W. White, 43, of Newport was arrested for domestic violence assault in the 4th degree.

Thursday, July 14 THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights THREATENING: Deer Valley Rd., son reportedly threatened to kill himself and his family.

PROBATION VIOLATION: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Eric L. Benzo, 40, of Newport was arrested for a probation violation.

ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Casey B. Blaine, 36, was arrested on a Spokane County warrant.

TRANSPORT: Spokane County Jail, transporting two females to court.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of two dogs panting in vehicle for more than 10 minutes.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Gary David Wright, 56, of Deer Park was arrested on a warrant.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. Walnut St., Newport THEFT: Houghton St., reported theft of a license plate.

TRESPASSING: Old Leclerc Rd., report of large group of people on ATVs shooting rifles against no trespassing signs.

ASSAULT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 20, report of female hitch hiking, black tank top black spandex no shoes 30-40 years old seems distraught.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Leclerc Rd. S., report of white Chevy truck Montana plates, driving erratically.

VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ANIMAL PROBLEM: McCloud Creek Rd., report of continuing problems with neighbors dogs barking.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Leclerc Rd. N., report of black four door compact car, subjects in brush was driving with no lights on, was speeding.

ARREST: William Bryan Falk, 54, of Spokane was arrested for driving under the influence, attempting to elude and reckless driving.

Friday, July 15 THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, reported theft of a motorcycle.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Newport Ave., complainant would like to speak to a deputy about a male that followed juvenile daughter home from work last night.

BURGLARY: W. 6th St., Crystal M Berry, 30, of Newport was arrested for residential burglary.

POSSIBLE DUI: Kings Lake, report of intoxicated person driving brown Ford pickup.

BURGLARY: Hill Top Rd., Newport, report of possible burglary at residence

VEHICLE THEFT: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of vehicle missing some time since 10 p.m. last night.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report that male showed up on property and seems very confused and lost, noninjured.

THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, reported vehicle theft.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. S., deer about two miles south of Usk Bridge deer needs to be euthanized.

INJURY ACCIDENT: Hey. 20, report of motorcycle crash single rider injured.

DISORDERLY: Winchester St., report of male swearing at contractors.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W 1st St., report of male sitting on sidewalk with many empty beer cans around him watching children.

ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Raymond A. Laplante, 48, was arrested on a Department of Corrections escape warrant.

ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Justin D. Chance, 35, was arrested on an out of county warrant.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of single vehicle rollover unknown injuries one person in vehicle unconscious breathing.

Saturday, July 16 DISTURBANCE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report that male was walking around a vehicle kicking it and yelling.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Looding Rd., report neighbor is burning, smells like possibly plastics.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Pine St., report of unoccupied vehicle by gate.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W 1st St, report of possible violation of protection order.

THEFT: Calispel St., report that grandson took money and car and has not returned.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20, report of tenant that came home to find package on her table with receipts from 2006.

THREATENING: Southshore Diamond Lake Rd., report of male threatened by another male subject.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd S., report of deer that needs dispatched.

ASSAULT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of juvenile female assaulted by another juvenile female.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Union Ave., Newport, report of young female screaming ERRATIC DRIVER: River Road, Cusick, report of two cars speeding down road, no description given.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: 6th, report that male is sitting in his car in the parking lot taking pictures of the complainant’s vehicle.

SUSPCIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ARREST: Eilleen Jean Guerrero, 42, of Cusick was arrested on warrants.

ARREST: Danny Romero, 31, of Cusick was arrested for driving while license suspended/revoked.

West Bonner County

Monday, July 11 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River ARREST: Tony A. Lambert, 42, of Priest River, was arrested on a warrant MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Old Priest River Rd., Oldtown

Tuesday, July 12

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. Larch St.,

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, Priest River

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Copper Landing, Airway Heights, report of males driving fast in area playing loud music.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: James Ave., Priest River

EXTRA PATROL: Main St., report of ongoing problem with vehicles and ATVs not stopping at stop sign.

HARASSMENT: Driskill Rd., report that subjects came to house and yelled at complainant.

THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ERRATIC DRIVER: Winchester St., report of subject driving around Cusick spinning tires.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 2, complainant would like to speak to deputy about person in campground.

HARASSMENT: Sky Ranch Rd., complainant reports receiving texts from ex-wife’s mother.

ARREST: E. 4th St. S. and S. State Ave., Oldtown, Eleece Kennedy, 29 of Oldtown was arrested on a warrant.

RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River SHOPLIFTING: E. 4TH St. N, Oldtown, a Newport resident was cited and released for willful concealment.

TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

Wednesday, July 13 TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2 and 4th St., Priest River ARREST: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Daniel Sullivan, 27, of Oldtown was arrested for warrants.

Thursday, July 14

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, cardeer collision.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Riverside Rd., Priest River

ERRATIC DRIVER: Ashenfelter Bay Rd., report that motorcycle sped by then pulled in to a residence.

MARINE INCIDENT: West Priest Lake Shore, Priest Lake

NOISE COMPLAINT: Viewpoint Rd., report of loud music coming from house right next door.

THREATENING: W. Walnut St., Newport, report that complainant went to parking lot to get away from male subject.

FRAUD: Hwy. 2, report that customer used a stolen card to credit room.

Sunday, July 17 ARREST: Pend Oreille River, Cusick, Roy M. Moore, 31, of Newport arrested on a local warrant.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211, Usk, report of semi - car collision, possible injuries.

BURGLARY: Davis Rd, Usk, report of trailer broken into within the last two weeks.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Sullivan Lake Rd., Ione, report of injured deer on side of roadway.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: 6th Ave., Newport RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of 16-year-old female that ran away.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights TRAFFIC OFFENSE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

THREATENING: W. Lakeshore Rd., Priest Lake WEAPON OFFENSE: Main St., Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, Priest Lake, report of a non-injury traffic accident on Highway 57 near milepost 25.

Friday, July 15 ARREST: Dickensheet Rd., Coolin, Larry Nixon, 55, of Priest River was arrested on warrants.

TRESPASSING: Sanborn Creek Rd., Priest River

Saturday, July 16 TRESPASSING: Endicott Loop, Priest River MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: McKinley St., Priest River

Sunday, July 17 RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Peninsula Loop, Priest River RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Larch St., Sandpoint, a Priest River runaway was located and released to his parents.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Oldtown BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, Oldtown ACCIDENT INJURIES: Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown

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

April 27 David W. Brown, 53, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (354 suspended), 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,800 suspended) for violation of a no contact order domestic violence; $508 total fees and fines.

Amanda Kifer, 29, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended), 24 months probation and fined $1,000 ($750 suspended) for negligent driving; $710 total fees and fines.

May 4 William P. Allen, 23, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (83 suspended), 24 months probation and fined $1,000 ($750 suspended) for negligent driving and sentenced to 37 days in for probation; $643 total fees and fine.

Mark Anthony, 48, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended), 12 months probation and fined $1,000 ($800 suspended) for third degree driving with a suspended license; $393 total fees and fine.

John L. West, 38, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (244 suspended) 60 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,800 suspended) for fourth degree assault domestic violence;

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friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp. com.

Aleeta Rae “Sis” Hopkins Oldtown

Aleeta Rae “Sis” Hopkins of Oldtown went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 22, 2016.

She was 71 years young.

Sis was born on Oct. 19, 1944, in Newport.

The daughter of Herb and Dona (Stratton) Shepherd is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Dale Robert Hopkins; her three children, Kevin Hopkins, Dalene and Wayne Zieske, Bryan and Kellie Hopkins; her three grandchildren, Kayla (Jonny) Casebier, Alicia Zieske, Brittany Hopkins (Jake Wiley); great-granddaughter, Aliya Wiley; sister Clarene Carson (Bill Gray); brother Wade (Colleen) Shepherd and numerous extended family members.

Sis, a lifelong resident of the Newport/Oldtown area and graduate of Newport High School class of 1963, married the love her life and soul mate, Dale Robert Hopkins on Sept. 19, 1963.

Sis found her greatest joy in hosting her family and friends at her home of over 44 years, for every holiday, birthday or occasion that she deemed a reason to gather together. She will always be remembered for her compassion for animals, having rescued numerous dogs, cats, birds, horses, fish, squirrels and even a skunk over the years. She cherished her time spent at home admiring and caring for the wildlife that seemed to find their way to her.

Sis loved reliving the fifties by cruising all around the Newport and Priest River areas with her high school sweetheart, listening to her favorite oldies, in their 1950 Mercury. All who met her can agree that her laugh was joyous, contagious, and it will be greatly missed.

A celebration of Sis’ life and love for her family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 30, at

3 p.m. at Kelly’s Bar and Grill in Newport.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Spokane Humane Society would be an appropriate and appreciated way to celebrate her love of all animals.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermanknapp.com.

Mary Louise (Calder) Smith Newport

Mary Louise (Calder) Simons Smith passed away July 10 in Newport.

She was 81 years old.

Mary was born March 5, 1935, in Smith Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Lawrence Whitlock Calder and Mary Louise (Hunter) Calder.

She graduated from Moses Lake High School and attended two years at Washington State College. Her first job was working at Boeing in Moses Lake where she met her late husband, Paul Herbert Simons.

They were married Jan. 7, 1956, and had three children. The family lived in Great Falls, Mont., Cheyenne, Wyo., Kimball, Neb., Rapid City, S.D., and Minot, N.D., while Paul worked for Boeing. They finally settled in Kent, Wash., in 1968, where Mary worked at the Kent Library for 15 years.

In 1996, she left Kent after the death of Paul Simons on Feb. 6, 1995, and moved to Pend Oreille County to be near her daughters’ family. She married William “Bill” Smith Nov. 17, 2001, at her house in Newport.

Bill preceded her in death on May 26, 2006.

Those who knew her knew she was humble, kind, a loving wife, mother, homemaker and a great gardener. She was a member of the Eagles and a member of the Loosely Knit spinning group.

She is survived by her companion Tom Taylor; her brother David Calder;

$458 total fees and fines.

May 11 Jesse Campbell, 19, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (329 suspended), 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,800 suspended) for reckless driving; $293 total fees and fine.

Corey Collison, 26, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended), 12 months probation and fined $1,000 ($800 suspended) for third degree driving with a suspended license; $493 total fees and fines.

David Lorton, 47, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended), 12 months probation and fined $1,000 ($800 suspended) for third

sister Carol (and Brent) Olson; three children, daughter Kay Driver (and Lyle Lybbert) of Usk, son Mark (and Staci) Simons of Buckley, Wash., son Kirk Simons of Arlington, Wash.; grandchildren Jamie Simons, Jon Paul (and Rachel) Driver, Jessica Driver, Daniel Simons, Kloey Simons, Tabatha Simons, Cameron Simons; step-granddaughters Leslie (and Devon) Rowe, Jill (and Matt) Stevie, Carli Ketvirtis, Shawna Bacon; great-grandchildren Avery, Birkley and Beckett Rowe; Soren and Astrid Stevie; Leah Webb and Audrey and Vivian Bacon.

A graveside service is scheduled for 3 p.m.

July 22, at the Newport Cemetery. Following is a potluck meal at the Usk Community Hall on Black Road. Memorial contributions can be made to your local fire department or the Usk Community Hall.

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

degree driving with a suspended license: $493 total fees and fine.

May 18 Brad Epperson, 30, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (304 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,800 suspended) for cyberstalking; $1,686 total fee and fine.

Seth Garver, 41, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (362 suspended) 60 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,000 suspended) for driving under the influence; $3,509 total fees and fine.

Andrew McFarland, 28, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (363 suspended) or 15 days electronic home monitoring, 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,500 suspended) for reckless driving; $1,743 total fees and fine.

Stormy Pagaling, 24, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended) 12 months probation and fined $1,000 ($750 suspended) for third degree driving with a suspended license; $543 total fees and fine.

Anthony Purcell, 55, was sentenced to 330 days in jail for a probation violation.

Emily Vanstaen, 25,

was sentenced to 89 days in jail (89 suspended) 12 months probation and fined $1,000 ($500 suspended) for negligent driving; $2,367 total fees and fines.

Kelly John Wood, 47, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (180 suspended), 60 months probation and fined $5,000 ($3,300 suspended) for driving under the influence and sentenced to 90 days in jail for third degree driving with a suspended license; $3,406 total fees and fine.

May 25 Ricky Davis, 55, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (244 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($5,000 suspended) for third degree theft; $393 total fees and fine.

June 1 Jeffrey Fletcher, 24, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for a probation violation; $200 total fee.

Dalton Hart, 21, was ordered to pay $250 for court costs and $250 for probation for a probation violation; $500 total fees.

June 9 Johna Pack, 22, was sen-

tenced to 270 days in jail for third degree malicious mischief domestic violence and 281 days in jail for fourth degree assault domestic violence, to report to jail Sept. 21.

June 15 Jessica Graham, 35, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (364 suspended), 12 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,750 suspended) for third degree theft. Joshua Hicks, 30, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (354 suspended), 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,000 suspended) for reckless driving; $2,521 total fees and fine.

Jonathan Lewis, 24, was sentenced to 110 days in jail for disorderly conduct abusive language.

A charge of fourth degree assault was dismissed; $43 total fee.

Luke Schmidt, 32, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (322 suspended) 60 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,500 suspended) for fourth degree assault domestic violence; $1,758 total fees and fine.

Michael Shelly, 35, was sentenced to 80 days in jail for reckless driving and hit and run of unattended property; $293 total fee.

pu blic m e eti ngs Wednesday, July 20 Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. – Newport Community Hospital Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. Dalkena Fire Station West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. District Office, Priest River Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

Thursday, July 21 Bonner County Planning and Zoning Com-

mission Workshop: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue: 7 p.m. - Station 31, 325272 Highway 2, Diamond Lake

Monday, July 25 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m.

- Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 Board: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione Newport Planning Commission: 5 p.m. - Newport City Hall

Tuesday, July 26 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. Bonner County Administrative Building

Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m.

- Pend Oreille County Courthouse Newport School Board: 5 p.m. - District Office Pend Oreille County Republican Central Committee: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Pend Oreille Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Pend Oreille County Republican Party: 7-8:30 p.m. - American Legion, Cusick

Wednesday, July 27 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

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JOB OPENING The Selkirk School District is accepting applications for the positions of Pre K-5 Elementary Special Education Teacher, K-5 Elementary Teacher and 9-12 Grade English Teacher. Information and application materials are available at www.selkirk.k12.wa.us or Selkirk District Office, 219 Park Street, PO Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 (509) 446-2951.

The Selkirk School District is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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See job description and apply at www.pendoreilleco.org. Deadline July 21, 2016.

(24-2) OPTOMETRIC A S S I S TA N T Part time approximately 20 hours/ week. Duties include taking health histories and working up patients for doctors, eyewear selection, contact lenses, and various office duties.

Will train. Salary depending on experience. Leave resume: Newport Vi s i o n S o u r c e , 205 South Washington, Newport.

No phone calls please. (24-3) APPRAISER TRAINEE Pend Oreille County. Assessor ’s Office.

Full- time, union position. Salary: $2,492.06/ month plus benefits. High school diploma or equivalent. See job description for complete list of qualifications and apply at www. pendoreilleco. org. Deadline July 25, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.(24-2) HIRING Part time teachers aide. must love working with children, have happy attitude, be able to pass extensive background check.

No experience necessary. Also, hiring preschool teacher for 20162017 school year.

Experience preferred. Please apply in person.

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PEND OREILLE COUNTY D I S PAT C H E R E - 9 11 O P E R AT O R Entry and lateral. $2720.26/ month (entry) to $3059.92/ month (lateral) depending on experience. Full time, union; shift differential; competitive benefit package. Application deadline August 10, 2016, 4:00 p.m. Examinations: August 11, 2016. Civil Service application and fee required.

Application and job announcement available: www.pendoreilleco.org (Human Resources) or Civil Service, 625 West 4th, Newport, Washington; (509) 447-6480.

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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 1-800-927-9275.

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

2016241 PUBLIC NOTICE Selkirk School District #70, Pend Oreille County, has begun preparation of the 2016-17 budget and the preliminary budget is on file in the school district administration office located at 219 Park Street in Metaline Falls. The preliminary budget will be available for review to any person who might request such.

Also, let it be publicly known to all persons that the Board of Directors of Selkirk School District #70, Pend Oreille County, will meet in a public meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at Selkirk High School Music Room for the purpose of fixing and adopting the 2016-17 Fiscal Budget of the District. Any interested person may appear at this meeting and will be given the opportunity to be heard for or against any part of the proposed 2016-17 budget.

Published in The Newport Miner on July 6, 13, and 20, 2016. (23-3) ___________________________ 2016243 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH JUVENILE COURT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DEPENDENCY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO: 1. George Bernard Walters, father of Kamryn Madison Walters, d.o.b.03/27/01, Dependency Petition 16-7-00482-9 filed 02/05/16.

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

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

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Continued from 7B A Preliminary Hearing on August 23, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. and a Fact Finding hearing on September 15, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. will be held on this matter at Snohomish County Juvenile Justice Center, 2801 10th Street, Everett, Washington 98201.

These hearings 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. THE ABOVE NAMED INDIVIDUALS ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR at both of said hearings regarding your child. If you do not appear at the first (preliminary) hearing, the court may cancel the second hearing and take evidence and enter an order without further notice to you. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, and/or to view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY SONYA KRASKI, Clerk of the Superior Court; DEBBIE J HORNER, Deputy Clerk Published in The Newport Miner on July 6, 13 and 20, 2016. (23-3) ___________________________

2016250 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Case No.: 16-2-00023-8 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION CITIFINANCIAL SERVICING LLC , 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; Defendants.

To: UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, L E G AT E E S , A N D D E V I S E E S OF JESSE D. WALLIN SR., DECEASED; 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

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DATED: July 1, 2016 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP /s/ Joseph T. McCormick III Joseph T. McCormick III, WSBA No. 48883 108 1st Avenue South, Ste. 300 Seattle, WA 98104

Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in The Newport Miner on July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10 and 17, 2016. (24-6) ___________________________ 2016254 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF EXCHANGE PROPOSAL LAND-FOR-TIMBER EXCHANGE Notice is hereby given that the Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture, is considering an exchange of an equal value of National Forest timber for land owned

by Jana L. Snedicor and Robert S. Quy. Authority for this exchange is contained in the General Exchange Act of March 20, 1922 (42 Stat. 465; 16 U.S.C. 485, 486), Federal Land Policy and Management Act of October 21, 1976 (90 Stat. 2743; 43 U.S.C. 1715, 1716, 1717), Federal Land Exchange Facilitation Act of August 20, 1988 (102 Stat. 1086 as amended; 43 U.S.C. 1716 (note, 751) and the Weeks Act of March 1, 1911, as amended (16 U.S.C. 516).

The timber will be cut on National Forest System lands managed by

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Continued from 8B the Newport Ranger District of the Colville National Forest and located within Pend Oreille County, State of Washington. The land of Jana L. Snedicor and Robert S. Quy under consideration is described as: Willamette Meridian Pend Oreille County, State of Washington T. 36 N., R. 43 E., Sec. 33, NW1/4SE1/4 The area described contains 40.26 acres, more or less.

This land is located on the Newport Ranger District, Colville National Forest, Pend Oreille County, Washington. Any or all of the abovedescribed lands may be exchanged.

Persons claiming such properties, persons with knowledge of liens or encumbrances associated with the property, or those having valid objections to this proposed exchange must file their claims or objections in writing to Rodney Smoldon, Forest Supervisor, Re: Quy Tripartite Land Exchange, Colville National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 765 S. Main St., Colville, WA 99114, within 45 days after the initial date of publication of this notice.

If you have any questions, or would like more information about this project, contact Patrick Bridegam, at (509) 684-7129.

Published in The Newport Miner on July 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 2016.

(24-4) ___________________________ 2016255 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on July 8th 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, Regional General Permit (RGP) 7 and associated documents from David Hood on behalf of Graham Allan and did on July 8th 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Bank Stabilization Project (FILE NO. SSDP-16-013), Location: 51 Harley Lane, Cusick, WA 99119; Sec. 27, Town. 36, Range 43. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on July 7, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of NonSignificance 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. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www. pendoreilleco.org. For questions and/or comments, please contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than July 28, 2016.

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2016228 PUBLIC NOTICE File No.: Trustee: 7023.115635 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Grantors: Jade W. Schauss and Terra B. Schauss, husband and wife Grantee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2009 0 3 0 2 8 3 3 Ta x P a r c e l I D N o . : 463119520071 Abbreviated Legal: E 67.67 ft L6, 7, 8, B23 Talmadge 2nd, Pend Oreille County, WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287.

Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?web ListAction=search&searchstate=W A&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http:// nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On August 19, 2016, at 10:00 AM. At the Main Stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: The East 67.67 feet of Lots 6, 7 and 8 in Block 23 of Talmadge’s Second Addition to Newport, Plat Book 1, Page 11, records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, Washington. Commonly known as: 509 South Washington Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 08/25/09, recorded on 08/31/09, under Auditor’s File No. 2009 0302833, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from Jade W. Schauss and Terra B. Schauss, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Northwest Trustee Services, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of American Pacific Mortgage Corporation, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by American Pacific Mortgage Corporation to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 2009 0302834. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 4/6/2016. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount. Monthly Payments $7,845.04 Late Charges $183.91 Lender’s Fees & Costs $0.00 Total Arrearage $8,028.95 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $900.00 Title Report $610.09 Statutory Mailings $69.84 Recording Costs $18.00 Postings $145.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,742.93 Total Amount Due: $9,771.88 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $135,193.90, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 09/01/15,

and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on August 19, 2016. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 08/08/16 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 08/08/16 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 08/08/16 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Jade W. Schauss 509 South Washington Newport, WA 99156 Terra B. Schauss 509 South Washington Newport, WA 99156 Jade W. Schauss PO Box 2036 Sandpoint, ID 83864-0906 Terra B. Schauss PO Box 2036 Sandpoint, ID 83864-0906 Jade W. Schauss 509 South Washington Avenue Newport, WA 99156 Terra B. Schauss 509 South Washington Avenue Newport, WA 99156 Jade W. Schauss 509 West 6th Street Newport, WA 99156 Terra B. Schauss 509 West 6th Street Newport, WA 99156 Jade W. Schauss 754 Baker Lake Road Newport, WA 99156 Terra B. Schauss 754 Baker Lake Road Newport, WA 99156 Jade W. Schauss 301 Iberian Way Sandpoint, ID 83864 Terra B. Schauss 301 Iberian Way Sandpoint, ID 83864 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 03/04/16, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 03/05/16 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale.

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

Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900.

Schauss, Jade W. and Terra B. (TS# 7023.115635) 1002.285954-File No. Published in The Newport Miner on

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July 20 and August 10, 2016. (25, 28) ___________________________ 2016258 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE CHANGE IN MEETING DATE The Port of Pend Oreille Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for August 9th has been changed to August 2nd. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be held at the Port office located at 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. /s/Kelly J. Driver, Manager Published in the Newport Miner on July 20 and 27, 2016. (25-2) ___________________________ 2016259 PUBLIC NOTICE Kalispel Tribe of Indians is looking for bids to have (2) houses designed and built in the town of Cusick, Washington, as soon as possible.

Each house will be 1,500 S.F. or less. Please contact Matthew Eilerman, Construction Manger 509447-7132 or email at meilerman@ kalispeltribe.com Published in The Newport Miner on July 20, 27, and August 3, 2016.

(25-3) ___________________________ 2016260 PUBLIC NOTICE AFN # 20160325416 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Cause No.: 15-2-00060-4 Order of Sale Issued: 07/08/2016 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT GREGG SCHADEWITZ; ROBERT VIRGIL SCHADEWITZ; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendant(s).

TO: Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Robert Gregg Schadewitz; Robert Virgil Schadewitz; Occupants of the Premises; and any persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint; 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: Lot 16 of West Branch Paradise Addition, Plat Book 3, Page 153, Records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, Washington.

Commonly known as: 22 Elk Road, Newport, WA 99156 The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m.

Date: Friday, September 09, 2016 Place: Pend Oreille County Hall of Justice; Front Door, East Entrance 229 S. Garden Avenue Newport, WA 99156 The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $30,566.67, together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date.

For the exact amount, contact the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office.

DATED this 14th day of July, 2016 ALAN A. BOTZHEIM, SHERIFF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON by: Ciara Williamson, Civil Deputy Published in The Newport Miner on July 20, 27, August 3, and 10, 2016. (25-4) __________________________ 2016261 PUBLIC NOTICE AFN # 20160325416 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Cause No.: 15-2-00060-4 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE TO JUDGMENT DEBTORS Date of Judgment: 03/10/16 Order of Sale: 07/08/16 Date of Levy: 07/11/16 ORIGINAL WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEContinued on 10B

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

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

James C. Fox, 34, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of driving with Fox license suspended. He is

5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is statewide.

Robert W. Cline, 24, is wanted on two Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to appear for show cause hearCline ing along with original charges of malicious mischief 3rd. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs

Continued from 9B VISEES OF ROBERT GREGG SCHADEWITZ; ROBERT VIRGIL SCHADEWITZ; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendant(s).

TO: Unknown Heirs and Devisees of Robert Gregg Schadewitz, Robert Virgil Schadewitz, and Occupants of the Premises; and any persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint; 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: Lot 16 of West Branch Paradise Addition, Plat Book 3, Page 153, Records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, Washington.

Commonly known as: 22 Elk Road, Newport, WA 99156 The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m.

Date: Friday, September 09, 2016 Place: Pend Oreille County Hall of Justice; Front Door, East Entrance 229 S. Garden Avenue Newport, WA 99156 The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $30,566.67, together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office. This property is subject to a redemption period of zero months.

DATED this 14th day of July, 2016.

ALAN A. BOTZHEIM, SHERIFF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON by: Ciara Williamson, Civil Deputy Published in The Newport Miner on July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2016. (25-6) ___________________________ 2016262 PUBLIC NOTICE Pend Oreille County started its road striping project July 11, 2016 and will continue throughout the summer. Pend Oreille County will have traffic control in place throughout the project. Drivers can protect their car from damage by keeping an eye out for striping crews and avoid lane changes on freshly painted lines.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Pend Oreille County Road Department at 509-447-4513.

Published in The Newport Miner on July 20 and August 3, 2016. (25, 27) ___________________________ 2016263 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille Conservation District will be holding a special meeting to consider the approval of the following agenda items: Reimbursement for the Boy Scouts of America’s wetland restoration project, Approval of the State Conservation Commission’s Capital Funds Advance Agreement request for the Boy Scouts of America reimbursement, Approval of the Roy Wood cost share agreement for stream restoration work and the approval of the FY17 WSCC implementation grant addendum. The meeting will be held at the Kalispel Kafe, located at 418452 Hwy 20 Cusick, WA 99119 on July 22nd, 2016 with a start time of 9:30 AM. David Marcell District Manager

145 pounds with blond hair and brown eyes. His last known address was in the Metaline Falls area.

Extradition is statewide.

Erik D. Raab, 37, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure Raab to appear on original charges of driving with license suspended. He is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. His last known address was in the New-

Published in The Newport Miner on July 20, 2016. (25) ____________________________ 2016264 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Application Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on July 13, 2016, received a complete Shoreline Variance Application and associated documents from Michelle Welch/ Joseph Schmidt, and did on July 15, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for a deck expansion on Sacheen Lake. (FILE NO. SV-16-005), Location: 151 Viewpoint Road, Newport, WA 99156; Sec. 25, Town. 31, Range 43. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than August 4, 2016.

Required Permits: Shoreline Variance (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County) Dated: July 15, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on July 20 and 27, 2016. (25-2) ____________________________ 2016265 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on July 13th 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Larry Eldridge and did on July 15th 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Tram on Diamond Lake (FILE NO. SSDP-16-014), Location: 801 Southshore Road, Newport, WA 99156; Sec. 01, Town. 30, Range 44. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on July 13, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org.

For questions and/or comments, please contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than August 4, 2016.

Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend

port area. Extradition is statewide.

Keith D. Blevins, 26, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for Blevins failure to appear for arraignment on original charges of arson. He is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.

His last known address was in the Newport area.

Extradition is Washington, Idaho, Oregon and California.

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$216 and Compton won $179.

Katy Bremner of Ellensburg won the class for horses that have won $2,000 or less with a 17.110 run. The highlight of the night may have been Newport Rodeo Association President Ray Hanson getting in the clown barrel. Hanson is actually a cousin to Wic Peth, a famous rodeo bullfighter, but hadn’t been in a clown barrel before. “It was 100 percent not planned,” said Hanson. “I was

Oreille County) Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County) Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: July 15, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on July 20 and 27, 2016. (25-2) ___________________________ 2016266 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Application Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on July 13, 2016, received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, Setback Variance, and associated documents from Michael Dawson, and did on July 15, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for building a shop on Davis Lake.

(FILE NO. SV-16-006), Location: 11 Davis Lake Road, Newport, WA 99156; Sec. 31, Town. 32, Range 44.

Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than August 4, 2016.

Required Permits: Shoreline Variance & Building Setback Variance (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County) Dated: July 15, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on July 20 and 27, 2016. (25-2) ___________________________ 2016268 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on July 15, 2016 received a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from David Hood on behalf of Diane Grecco, and did on July 15, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a recreational dock, ramp and stairs on Bead Lake. (FILE NO. SA-16027), Location: Cunningham Road on Bead Lake, WA 99119; Sec. 04, Town. 32, Range 45. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on July 10, 2016, and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project.

The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development

joking about it with the clown and he called me out on it.

The crowd seemed to like it.” Bulls charged and upended the barrel twice.

“I knew if I stayed in the barrel I wouldn’t get hurt,” he said.

One of the more frightening injuries occurred when Austin Covington was knocked out after landing on his head and neck when getting off his bull, which came out of the chute backwards. He came to and walked out of the arena.

Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than August 4th, 2016.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: July 15, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on July 20 and 27, 2016. (25-2) ___________________________ 2016269 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on July 15, 2016 received a complete Shoreline Authorization Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA and associated documents from Brian Samuelson and did on July 15, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a dock & ramp (FILE NO. SA-16-026), Location: On the Pend Oreille River @ 201 Dilling Road, Cusick, WA 99119; Sec. 05, Town. 34, Range 44, Parcel #: 443405510019. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on July 15, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355).

Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org.

Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Department Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than August 4, 2016.

Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Dated: July 15, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on July 20 and 27, 2016. (25-2) __________________________ 2016270 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing in their Meeting Room, 625 W. 4th, Newport, at 2:00 p.m., July 26, 2016, to take public comment on extending the adopted moratorium regarding the establishment, location, permitting, licensing or operation of marijuana retail sales for an additional 6 months. If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, contact the Clerk of the Board at 509-4474119, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Rhonda Cary, Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner on July 20, 2016. (25) ___________________________