Newport Miner July 23, 2014

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Mine gets almost 3,000 applications Majority hired are from area

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – More than 2,724 applicants have applied from around the world to

work at the Pend Oreille Mine near Metaline Falls after Teck American Inc. made the decision in April to reopen the mine in the wake of rising zinc prices.

They have hired about 46 SEE MINE, 2A

Fire season brings smoke but no fires Pend Oreille included in Governor’s state of emergency even though no emergency exists

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Future bull rider

Duane Leslie, 4, has a good seat on his sheep during the mutton busting contest at the Newport Bull-A-Rama Saturday, July 19. Colton Worley is running alongside for safety. This was Leslie’s first sheep ride, says his mother, Janelle Belton. “Someone told him to hold on tight and ride to China,” she said. “After the ride, he said he didn’t make it to China but he almost made it to Priest River.”

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Fire season has arrived in Pend Oreille and Bonner counties amid skies filled with gray smoke from the fires burning in central Washington. No fires are burning out of control in Pend Oreille County, however, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) states the fire danger level is high.

Lt. Gov. Brad Owen, acting for Washington Governor Jay Inslee, declared a state of emergency for 20 counties in the state, including Pend Oreille County, late in the evening on Tuesday, July 15.

Communications Manager for the DNR Janet Pearce said SEE FIRE, 12A

Watercross, Barbie Jeep racing at Down River Days

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – The 56th annual Down River Days will arrive in Ione, Friday, July 25, bringing people of all ages to the Ione

Park to shop at vendors, eat food from local cooks, enjoy a beer in the beer garden and watch snowmobiles race across the Pend Oreille River.

“Down River Days is a celebration of when the Box Canyon Dam was com-

pleted and open,” said Marita Norton, secretary for the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club.

The Selkirk Trailblazers took over orSEE RIVER, 2A

Two in state senate race

Tony Booth challenges incumbent Brian Dansel

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Tony Booth, a car dealer from Colville, is challenging incumbent Brian Dansel for a four-year term in the state senate, representing the 7th Legislative District. The 7th District includes all of Pend Oreille, Stevens and Ferry counties, as well as parts of Spokane and Okanogan counties.

Dansel beat John Smith last year to complete Bob Morton’s term. Smith was appointed to the position for a year after Morton retired, then had to stand election for the remainder of the term, when he was defeated by Dansel.

Both Dansel and Booth are Republicans, as was Morton.

Dansel, 31, also serves as a Ferry County commissioner.

His term ends in 2014 and he has said he won’t run for commissioner again.

Dansel is proud of a bill he sponsored that would allow four small counties, including Pend Oreille, to plan differently than they would under the Growth Management Act, if county commissioners vote to do so and most of

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the cities in the county don’t object. So far Pend Oreille County has not decided to do this or asked the cities.

“The counties and the cities will benefit because they will be able to direct taxpayer dollars to vital services such as road maintenance and infrastructure, rather than preparing continual land use planning updates that are expensive,” Dansel wrote in response to a question-

naire from The Miner. “Right now, Pend Oreille County plans under the same guidelines as King County and Seattle, with not nearly the same amount of growth.”

The Miner asked a follow up question asking Dansel to give an example of how not planning under GMA will save money, since most long range planning will still have to be done. He did not respond. He also did not respond to a question about whether or not the cities would lose tax or grant revenue if the county was not under the state growth management plan.

When asked about planning differently than under GMA, Booth said it should be handled on a case-by-case basis.

“I really think we should have done it by areas and not the whole county and it could affect issues down the road,” Booth wrote.

Booth, 43, has a jobs plan he says will substantially bring down unemployment.

“The job plan is about making it easy for employers to hire and it will have to follow all state laws and rules,” SEE SENATE, 2A

B R I E F LY Sidewalk project through Newport continues NEWPORT – Work continues on the sidewalk construction project through Newport. The city received a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation under the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program for $646,000, to add sidewalks from Owen’s Grocery on Fourth Street to Golden China Restaurant on Seventh Street along the north side of the highway and include a sidewalk to enter the Newport School District campus.

The project started July 7 and City Administrator Ray King said construction on the sidewalk project should last about 40-

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Newport approves cable franchise agreement NEWPORT – The Newport City Council unanimously approved a cable franchise agreement with Concept Cable.

Councilmember Keith Campbell was absent.

The agreement had expired more than five years ago but according to Concept owner Wayne Antcliff, he continued to pay it annually. The ordinance that established the franchise agreement continued under the old terms if it wasn’t updated, 9B-12B

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he said. Concept will continue to pay the maximum allowed of 5 percent of the basic fee per connection each year. It amounts to about $12,000 annually.

The agreement also requires Antcliff to update the system to the standards of any other provider in the city. City attorney Tom Metzger said the franchise fee does not apply to fiber optic systems such as the PUD has now in the city, or to Internet services. But the city can charge the fee to any company supplying video over a fiber system. When other Internet service providers start IPTV in Newport they will be subject to the 5 percent fee. Metzger, who is also the county prosecutor, said the franchise fee is not an option under the law for the county.

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OLDTOWN – Twentyfour people, some from as far away as Seattle, attended a workshop last week to discuss the next stages of the proposed Pend Oreille River Passage Trail.

State, county and local leaders, along with junior high and high school students, attended and took a walk through the Tri Pro Forest Products property, where a potential 2-mile

section of the trail could be located in Oldtown, up to Albeni Dam. Mill president Steve Linton and Oldtown planner Bryan Quayle led the hike.

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SENATE: Education top priority this year FROM PAGE 1

Booth wrote in response to a question from The Miner.

According to his plan, employers would file a one-page tax form, with employers who only need workers 90 days or less paying no unemployment tax. Workers and employers could negotiate an agreed upon wage.

The Miner asked specifically how he would accomplish that. Booth referred us to his campaign website, but that didn’t have specifics other than a chart that showed how he would replace all current payroll taxes with a flat tax that would generate the same amount of tax revenue.

The Miner asked what are the top issues affecting Pend Oreille County.

Dansel said bringing family wage jobs to the area was the most important issue, although he said enhancing private property rights, supporting the natural resource based industries of mining, ranching, farming, and logging, and creating more opportunities for our youth were also priorities for him.

Booth said high property taxes was the most important issue.

“We have to stop forcing people out of their homes due to taxes,” he wrote.

Funding education adequately will be a top priority at this year’s Legislative session. We asked both candidates about how they would deal with the need for funding.

Dansel said the state lottery money was originally designed to go to education. He said that hasn’t happened.

“I believe that the people of the State of Washington were sold a bill of goods back when we were told that

Washington State Lottery revenue would go toward funding public education,” Dansel wrote. “I would support pulling lottery funds out of the General Fund, and directing them to fund public education. Next, I would support passing a budget for education at the start of the legislative session. This would allow the local school districts to know what their budget would look like much sooner than they do now. And finally, I would support removing unfunded mandates that the state hands down to these districts, and allow the school boards and administrators to have more local control and flexibility. Our local schools are one of our biggest assets.”

Booth said the education funding issue should have been handled in the last Legislative session. He says schools should be funded first and would also use lottery money to fund education.

He would open up natural resource industries such as logging and mining.

“I also believe we can cut some spending and reduce the waste of things we don’t need to educate our children,” Booth wrote.

Booth has worked at car dealerships since his high school days in Enumclaw. He has five main street businesses, with more than 100 full time employees. He has also worked in construction and on dairy farms when he was younger.

He is self financing his campaign.

“I have not raised a dime and have not asked for any political monies from anybody or any group,” Booth says.

According to a financial affairs statement submitted to the Public Disclosure Com-

mission, Booth has property in Cusick, as well as Stevens County and Arizona.

Booth says he won’t cap his spending. He has raised $25,000 and spent $21,988, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission.

Dansel has raised $38,586 and spent $14,923, as of July 14.

Dansel is a graduate of Walla Walla Community College. He is married and lives in Republic with his wife and child.

When asked if he had graduated high school, Booth wrote: “Enumclaw high school graduating class 1989 and several business classes and my highest is General Motors University top of my class.” Booth is married and lives in Colville with his wife and four children.

Booth publishes the Silverado monthly tabloid from the offices of his Colville car dealership, focusing on the history and people primarily in Stevens County. He uses it as an advertising vehicle for his car dealerships. It is mailed free.

When asked if he increased the circulation as part of his political campaign, Booth wrote: “The Silverado has been in production for over six years with a 28,000 home delivery and has always been in north Pend Oreille County.

The Silverado has grown so much that we decided to grow it to 49,000 homes and going strong, It does not cover all of District 7 and basically it covers all of the dealerships area of responsibility from GM. We have ran this area on and off with test pilots and it seems to be working and the advertisers seem to get business off of the big circulation and we are in talks of going twice a month.”

MINE: Miners transferring back home FROM PAGE 1

new employees working toward the goal of hiring 160 people by the end of the year.

“There are people who applied from around the world,” mine superintendent Dave Riggleman said. “We are trying to stay local.”

Riggleman said about 65 percent of people hired are coming from the Tri-County area based off of contact information. He said other positions, for technical and management jobs, have come from outside the local area.

There have been four inter-company transfers, mostly for management roles, and Riggleman said there are four employees who transferred to Red Dog, Alaska, when the Pend Oreille Mine ceased operations in 2009.

They have been transferred back to the north county mine. A few other miners from Alaska have approached Riggleman about transfers. Riggleman said some of the miners who left the area still have families here.

“They are familiar with our mine,” Riggleman said. “Plus, they are coming home.”

The mine and ore processing will add about 160 new jobs in the north county at

an average salary of $60,000 a year. They plan to get their workforce to about 240 employees who work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Riggleman said they hope to have the mine in the beginning stages of operation by December with the mine in full operation by April 2015.

The mine is scheduled to be in operation for about five years, however, the reserves will be checked at that time to extend the project if possible.

The entry-level positions, such as miners, will be hired around October, Riggleman said.

Riggleman said the workers in the mine are currently preparing the underground parts of the mining operation to offer a safe mining environment. They are shoring up the “ground support,” which makes sure the rocks stay above the miners’ head and do not fall into the mine shaft.

They are replacing and doing maintenance on the vehicles they will need during operations and want them to be “mechanically sound” when they are completed.

Work is being done on the ore processing machinery above ground.

“We are being very careful and making sure we do a good job,” Riggleman said.

“Right now we see ourselves on schedule and budget.”

workshop was introductions and a PowerPoint with Alex Stone and Katrina Rabeler of the National Park Service, and Don Davis of the Idaho Department of Lands. The trio talked about baseline data for trails and the state’s view on building trails, being involved at every level, and what funding may be available.

After the hike through Tri Pro, the group went back to the Rotary Park and went through three rotating stations: Mapping, where attendees drew on huge maps what

is missing and what they would like to see on the trail. They also listed opportunities and challenges for the project.

They then drew what they would like the trail to look like.

“That was fun – especially with the kids,” said Liz Johnson-Gebhardt of the Priest Community Forest Connection, the agency spearheading the project.

The trail is in the planning stages, and would connect Oldtown to Dover, where a walking and biking path already exists to Sandpoint.

RIVER: Crazy Lady softball starts soon FROM PAGE 1

ganizing duties about three years ago, Trailblazer member Kathy Mondich said. She said community members ran the celebration after the chamber of commerce disbanded in 1998 until about three years ago when the Trailblazers took over organizing duties.

“I have never had so much help,” Mondich said.

Down River Days kicks off with NPOV Lions Crazy Lady Softball at the Ione Field, Friday, July 25, at 6 p.m.

Saturday, July 26 events in Ione City Park will start at 7 a.m. with the Cowboy Breakfast until 10 a.m.

Vendors will be in the park from noon to 5 p.m. and the Selkirk High School Wrestlers will offer Bingo and a cake walk from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Five member teams will participate in a Tug-of-War with sign-ups starting at 1 p.m. Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim and his team won the event last year and he said he will participate again if asked.

“I happened to be lucky enough to be on the winning team,” Botzheim said.

“We got lucky and got the good side.”

The Beer Garden, sponsored by the Selkirk Trailblazers, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On Saturday, events will line Main Street in downtown Ione, including the 56th annual Down River Days parade, put on by the NPOV Lions. Participants line up at the Ione Primary School at 10 a.m. with the parade starting at 11 a.m.

A new event this year will be Barbie Jeep Ride at 1:30 p.m. Known as Extreme Barbie Jeep racing, the event will take place at the old Vaagen Sawmill land where there is a hill.

Racers will take children’s “Hot Wheels” and remove the motor. They will then race down the hill with the fastest racer taking the prize. Mondich said it does not have to be a pink Barbie Jeep.

“Whatever Hot Wheels they can find that has no motor,” Mondich said. “It’s hilarious.”

Block Bar and Grill is sponsoring a Mow-Obstacle Course at 5 p.m. The event

is also new this year and features a lawnmower with a trailer attached. The driver of the mower will be blindfolded and a person in the trailer must instruct the driver how to maneuver through an obstacle course. The event will be held on Main Street.

The annual Saturday night street dance featuring Kenny Walker and the Knight Hawks will line Main Street from 8 p.m. to midnight.

The Sunday, July 27 events include the Cowboy Breakfast from 7-10 a.m. and vendors from noon to 5 p.m. The beer garden is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the wrestlers will be hosting their bingo and cake walk from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Selkirk Trailblazers are sponsoring the Snowmobile Water Cross Competition at 11 a.m.

Participants can sign up to compete at 8 a.m. Snowmobiles race across the Pend Oreille River with the driver hoping their machine doesn’t stall out and sink.

Train rides will also be offered throughout the weekend. On Saturday, the train rides are at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and Sunday, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults ages 13-64, $10 for children 12 and under, and seniors over 64.

Children 2 and younger ride for free.

The train will travel to Metaline Falls over Box Canyon Dam and then return the same way. Passengers have views of the scenic river as they travel on the short trip through the Selkirk Mountains.

Botzheim said that state patrol, border patrol, marine patrol and extra deputies will be patrolling the north end of the county during the event, however, he does not anticipate any problems.

“It’s good family entertainment and fun,” Botzheim said.

Vendors looking for information on Down River Days can email kmondich@hotmail.com or call 509-675-3307.

For information on the train rides, go to http:// www.lionstrainrides.com/ train-rides/get-tickets/ category/33-down-riverdays.

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Source: Albeni Falls Dam

This time last year the weather was clear and warm. We had full sun all week with not a cloud in sight. The high for the week at a hot 97, the nights held the week’s low at a cool 44.

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B R I E F LY Free athlete physicals NEWPORT – The Newport Hospital and Health Clinic is offering free athletic physicals, Friday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The first day for football practice in the state of Washington is Wednesday, Aug. 20. The rest of the sports start Monday, Aug. 25.

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

Cemetery District 2 passes audit METALINE – Pend Oreille County Cemetery District 2, located in Metaline, passed its audit for Jan. 1, 2012, to Dec. 31, 2013, according to a report from the state Auditor’s Office.

Auditors found the district’s internal controls were adequate to safeguard public assets and that the district complied with state laws and its own policies in the areas auditors examined.

Cemetery District No. 2 provides maintenance and operation services for its cemetery located near Metaline, serving the communities of Metaline and Metaline Falls. An elected, three-member board of directors governs the district. Property taxes pay for district operations. The district operates on a budget of approximately $12,000 in 2012 and $4,500 in 2013.

City passes audit NEWPORT – The city of Newport passed their annual audit, Monday, June 16, with no findings to report. The audit covered years from Jan. 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2013.

Under financial statements and federal awards, no deficiencies were found.

“In the areas we examined, the City’s internal controls were adequate to safeguard public assets,” the audit said.

The only notation in the audit was about reporting standards. The Washington State Auditor uses accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (GAAP), however, the City of Newport uses the State Auditor’s Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System (BARS).

“We issued an unmodified opinion on the fair presentation of the City’s financial statements in accordance with its regulatory basis of accounting,” the audit states.

Newport City Clerk Nickole Schutte said this was the sixth consecutive year with a clean audit.

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A group of kayakers participated in the Tri Town Float Down, Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20. The smoke from the firestorm in the middle of the state caused the first day to look overcast and hazy, however, the sun and blue skies returned for the second day of the float down. More than 500 hands of poker were played throughout the weekend.

A little smoke didn’t affect float down More than 500 hands of poker played

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – More than 70 people paddled down the Pend Oreille River this past weekend during the Tri Town Float Down, not allowing the smoke filled sky the first day to keep them away.

More than 500 hands of poker were played by more than 100 participants and volunteers, each playing at least five hands.

Saturday, July 19, people launched their non-motorized boats into the water at the public boat launch south of Blueslide Resort.

They stopped about eight miles down the river to collect their second card per hand and then continued down the river eight more miles to the Ione City Park for the

third card of the day.

The second day the sun and blue skies made an appearance and floaters launched their float tubes and boats at Box Canyon Dam. They floated the river about four miles to the Metaline Park for the final stop of the day.

The winners, with a king over five full house, were teammates Monica McMackin and Jennifer Fusaro, who took home $500 cash. Second place with a full house of fives and sixes for a one-night stay at Northern Quest Casino went to Katie Chantry. In third, with an ace high diamond flush were teammates Nick Ivie and Desireé Hood, claiming a $100 gift card to Cabela’s.

The 50-50 raffle winner was Tim Smith, taking home about $185.

Cee Cee Ah Creek Road closure reinforced with rocks NEWPORT – Rocks will be added to reinforce the temporary road closure on Forest Road 1920000 (Cee Cee Ah Creek Road) approximately 10 miles east of the junction of County Road 9325 (LeClerc Road North). Cee Cee Ah Creek Road is located in Pend Oreille County, approximately 24 miles north of Newport.

The original closure was put in place in 2011 due to a washout and failure that made the road unsafe to drive on. Over the past three years, temporary barricades and signs have been illegally removed creating a public safety hazard, according to a press release from the Forest Service. In order to ensure public safety and reduce the likelihood that a vehicle could travel up the road and encounter the washout unknowingly, there will be large rocks placed to reinforce the closure. While a temporary physical closure is a last resort, the risk to public safety requires these actions, according to the Forest Service.

Pend Oreille County Republican Party Chairman

Norris Boyd, who is also a county planning commissioner, wrote a letter to the editor decrying the decision.

He said the road creates an important loop route in the Kings Lake Snowmobile Trail complex, which benefits local businesses.

Boyd says a local snowmobile club made an offer to help fund repairs but that the Forest Service decided there was too much liability.

“Closure of the CCA Creek Road trail loop decreases substantially the attractiveness for snowmobilers and they go elsewhere to spend their money,” Boyd wrote.

Forest Service spokesman Franklin Pemberton says it comes down to a public safety risk.

“Anytime there is a public safety risk, we have to shut it down,” he says. He says the Forest Service has a road maintenance list, but there are a lot of roads in need of work in the Colville National Forest.

He says the temporary barricades have not worked.

People have thrown them

over the bank and burned them, he said.

According to Pemberton, the rocks will be put in place as soon as practical and will remain in place until the road can be repaired. The road is still open to hikers and bicycles, but off-highway vehicles, including snowmobiles, will not be allowed up the road.

For more information on this temporary closure, contact the Newport Ranger Station at 509-447-7300. For more information on road conditions across the Colville National Forest visit online at www.fs.usda.gov/colville.

NEWPORT – The Forest Service’s South End AllTerrain-Vehicle project has received funding for sign placement, trail repair in the forest and two additional trail rangers to patrol the forest during the busy summer months.

Pend Oreille County Commissioner Mike Manus said the Economic Development Council has applied for two grants from the Colville Resource Advisory Committee, which

oversees the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 funds the counties are required to give to RAC. Three counties, Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille, put money into this fund. The counties then apply for the money for different projects.

The Forest Service received all but about $7,000 needed to get started.

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Sadie Halstead announces honor roll NEWPORT – Sadie Halstead Middle School in Newport released its spring quarter honor roll. A number of students received a 4.0 grade point average earning the principal award, with many other students earning a 3.5-3.9 GPA to be named on the honor roll, and others earned honorable mentions with a 3.0-3.49.

The eighth grade principal award recipients were Justin Gill, Kari Goodrich, Jason Hansen, Stephanie Huang, Erika Moore and Erica Simila.

The seventh grade principal award recipients are Madysen Baldwin, Claire Brock, Matthew Burkett, Jessie Dillon, Zachary Hein, Tabitha Horton, Cydni Lewis, Alexis Polensky, Matthew Ragsdale and Dylan Ralston.

Cora Pelleberg was the only sixth grade principal award recipient.

The fifth grade principal award went to Brenna Ells, Morgan Jackson, Ally Jones, Chloe Jones, Evan McKinley, Tessa Pierce, Tiegen Prange, Shade Rahoun and Madeline Waterman.

Being named to the honor roll with a 3.5-3.9 GPA, for the eighth grade, was Alexandria Poisel, Brandon McMeen, Trystan Potter, Brad McMeen, Jocelyn Endicott, Kylyah Mercurius, Paige Dice, Joes McDermeit, Brock Rosen, Faith Jones, Aubrey Miller, Cierra Amende, Jacob Wagar, Taven Groves, Robert Owen, Christian Loutzenhiser, Esme Peck, Elisha Jones, Tyler Hill, Teylor Talmage and Angus Armstrong.

The seventh grade honor roll recipients were Racine Balow, Joshua Carlson, Faith Rosen, Kaylee Sawyer, Megan Vaughn, Chelsea Hansen, Tanya Howard, Myriah Dittmar, Tug Smith, Dylan Melville, Gerry Bradbury, Katelynn Dean, Lance Knight, Nicholas Lemke, Matthew Reel, Natalie Biggar, Destiny Monroe, Kyra Sawyer and Maquenzie Arnold.

The sixth grade honor roll included Kayla Larson, Hunter Stiner, Connor Furman, Morgan Endicott, Maree Graves, Hedy Seeber, Wyatt Dikes, Augustus Newman, Samuel Thomas, Gage Seger, Maisi Armstrong, Ashley Cox, Brandon Hein, Cambria Mitcham and Natalie Geary.

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hen celebrations in Ione and Priest River get going this weekend it is appropriate to remember why these communities have existed and even prospered for

decades.

They have always been to celebrate the great benefits to everyone of the resource based industries here. And it’s still a reason to celebrate today.

Priest River’s Timber Days has always been a time to recognize that the timber industry is the number one economic force in this region. The mills and logging from Sandpoint to Colville create the jobs and tax base for the quality of life here.

Downriver Days has been a celebration of the hydroelectric projects’ economic benefits and we think the mining industry. Particularly this year, with the Teck mine opening, the region has even more to celebrate. There positive economic impact will spread throughout Pend Oreille and Bonner counties. Whatever the exact inspiration for Downriver Days celebration had been, there should be no doubt that the robust life in that community would not exist without the industries that use the abundant natural resources it offers.

Having the water, minerals and trees to make products that keep the entire country prosperous is a good thing. And because of them the community is alive and well and celebrating this weekend.

--FJW

Spokane County moving forward with permanent marijuana zoning SPOKANE – Spokane County commissioners will move ahead with permanent zoning rules that will allow the growing and processing of marijuana in the county, according to John Pederson, planning director for the county.

Spokane County is going to allow marijuana production in resource lands, rural lands and agricultural lands, he says. County commissioners passed an ordinance to continue the interim zoning regulations for another six months to allow the production and processing of recreational marijuana while the permanent rules are developed.

“Basically what that does is say that marijuana is essentially like any other crop … in our rural zones,”

Pederson says.

Although production is being allowed in the rural zones, processing marijuana

‘Basically what that does is say that marijuana is essentially like any other crop … in our rural zones.’

John Pederson Spokane County Planning Director

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YO U R O P I N I O N Candidate failed to answer questions To the editor: The Spokesman Review’s endorsement of the very weak Independent candidate appears to be an attempt at offering the gift of an easy-to-defeat opponent to our current 5th Congressional District Representative.

In all of the debates, the one candidate who offered insubstantial answers was the Independent candidate. Not to say that he did not speak, but his responses failed to match questions asked.

Selecting the candidate with a platform with a bumper sticker slogan that states, “End the Gridlock,” neglects to define real severe problems, precluding advancement of viable solutions. Thinking people recognize that his priority list isn’t policy, but it is an indication of a failure to understand governance.

A top priority for voters in the 5th Congressional District is a candidate to state their positions on a wide range of issues. The Independent is the only candidate to fail this test.

With little attention that Joe Pakootas’ business background includes the miraculous $10 plus million business financial turnaround indicates an effort to obscure the vast differences between candidate Joe Pakootas and the Independent, with the Independent conspicuously lacking.

This election is too important to be fooled by this thinly veiled attempt

to tilt this election toward the weakest candidate.

-John Cain Cusick

Snowmobile closure will impact economy To the editor: I just read an email from our local ranger of the Forest Service’s intention to place boulders on CCA Creek Road to enforce its closure.

So what. Well, CCA Creek Road creates an important loop route in the Kings Lake Snowmobile Trail complex.

This trail system provides a winter recreation opportunity in Pend Oreille County. Snowmobilers from Spokane and other areas come here to ride the trails providing significant economic benefits for local businesses. Closure of the CCA Creek Road trail loop decreases substantially the attractiveness for snowmobilers and they go elsewhere to spend their money.

Last summer an effort was made to at least get CCA Creek Road open for snowmobile traffic. A plan was made to have a Forest Service engineer review the site of the washout and make recommendations on how it could be repaired. Then an effort would be made to fund those repairs for the oncoming winter season. A local snowmobile club even made an offer to help fund those repairs. However, the Forest Service made the determination to discard the plan, because there was too much “liability” to do anything about the washout and the closure of CCA Creek Road.

This year, they’re going to

READE R’S POLL in rural zones will be limited to packaging and labeling, SEE ZONING, 5A

Planning commission approves four projects

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission gave unanimous approval to four projects at a July 8 meeting. Planning commissioners Doug Smith and John Stuart were not present.

Selkirk Shooting Supply received a conditional use permit for a sporting goods, shooting supplies store at the site of the old Mini Mart at the corner of Greenhouse Road and Highway 211, in the north part of the county. The property is owned by Cheryl Winther. Ladina Johnson applied for the permit. In addition to shooting supplies, they will offer commercial vitamins and herbs, along with sporting goods and camping supplies.

Inn at the Lake, a bed and breakfast located at Diamond Lake, received a vacation rental permit, although another state permit is required before the Inn can open. The property is located at 581 Southshore Road and owned by Jody L. White. County prosecutor Tom and Diane Metzger wrote a letter saying they had no objections to the current project. They had vigorously opposed the previous use of Inn at the Lake as a non-permitted vacation rental.

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Immigration issues are sweeping the south part of the country because more than 60,000 children are crossing the Mexico/U.S. border with no family to speak of. On average, 8,000 undocumented children are processed during a normal year. Getting a court date to consider allowing them into the country can take more than a year. Local communities cannot take care of them. The children range in ages and are being sent by their parents to flee their current living situations. Severe problems of poverty, gangs and crime have made families desperate in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. President Obama is asking for a $3.7 billion for heightened enforcement, immigration judges, attorneys, asylum officials and resources for U.S. Border Patrol agents.

What do you think the U.S. should do with the influx of undocumented immigrant children?

They should be treated like refugees.

They should be immediately returned to their home countries.

They should be run through the immigration process while staying in America with family or friends. Or if they don’t have any the U.S. government should care for them until a legal decision is made.

spend money to make sure that the road stays closed.

To be fair, they did say, “the Forest Service is working with our partners to investigate the engineering needs to fix the section of road.”

They said something similar last year.

I have good friends who are in the Forest Service and contribute heavily to the community and its wellbeing. I take no pleasure in criticizing the Forest Service. However, I can’t stand by and watch the local managers continue to ignore the economic wellbeing of the community these forests are supposed to benefit.

-Norris Boyd Newport

Let’s sue McMorris Rodgers for not doing her job To the editor: It seems the latest political game for Cathy McMorris Rodgers and the Republican party is to sue the President of the United States, and of course use taxpayer money to do it. I have an idea. How about “we the people” of the 5th Congressional District sue Representative McMorris Rodgers for dereliction of duty for the many years she has been in office and done nothing but political party climbing?

She participated in trying to shut down our government at a cost to taxpayers of $24 billion, and voted over 50 times to stop affordable health care for Americans at a cost of $56 billion of taxpayers’ dollars.

Her record clearly shows she votes “no” to helping with the humanitarian crisis at our border, “no” to infrastructure projects, “no” to revamping the veterans’ health care system, but “yes” to giving $278 billion in tax cuts to big corporations.

Representative McMorris Rodgers is the fourth ranked Republican in the

House of the most ineffective Congress in American history. Now that suing instead of voting seems to be the “democratic way,” it’s evident a dereliction of duty suit against McMorris Rodgers would be a winner for the people.

-Patricia Bates Clarkston

Pakootas’ record is proven To the editor: The Spokesman Review’s recent endorsement of Dave Wilson over Joe Pakootas in the up-coming primary election makes no sense.

The differences between the two candidates clearly shows why Joe Pakootas is the logical choice to defeat Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers.

He is a successful businessman with a strong commitment to rebuilding our communities though education and job growth.

He has a proven track record as CEO of the Colville Confederated Tribe, which has thrived under his leadership. He is a champion for youth and a strong steward for the environment. He supports investments in education and job creation through sensible government spending.

But more importantly, he answers questions and provides sound solutions to repair the damage to the 5th Congressional District that has occurred under the weak leadership of McMorris Rodgers.

Both candidates were recently given questionnaires to determine how they would address many of the problems we are facing: continued high unemployment and stagnation of our local economy due to our Congresswoman’s commitment to corporations over constituents. And both were invited to address these issues within our commuSEE LETTERS, 5A

R E A D E R ’ S P O L L R E S U LT S Are you glad there is legal marijuana for sale in Washington?

Yes, I would be if it ever becomes available somewhere in Pend Oreille County.

I don’t care, I don’t use marijuana and don’t plan to start.

16%

No, this will have a far more negative impact than we know. Many more young people will start smoking marijuana, for one thing.

32% 29% 13% 0% 10%

I don’t care, I’ll still go to my black market dealer for more affordable marijuana.

No. For one thing there really isn’t legal marijuana available because it is illegal under federal law.

Total Votes: 31

Yes, the system will bring in tax money and let people buy bud without going to the black market.

I’ll buy some as soon as possible.

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nity. Joe Pakootas responded to both, and has shown that he is not afraid to answer the tough questions, while Mr. Wilson not only declined to come and speak, but refused to even fill out a simple questionnaire.

So I encourage your readers: Don’t be fooled. If you truly want change, mark your ballots for Joe Pakootas. If you’re happy with the status quo – lack of jobs, increased unemployment and dependence on food stamps and other social programs – vote for Dave Wilson.

Gail Cory-Betz Newport

McMorris Rodgers votes against constituents To the editor: Please don’t vote for Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. She lies… She says she’s for equal pay, but she voted against equal pay laws four times. She voted twice against the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and twice against the Paycheck Fairness Act. These laws would have further closed the gender wage gap, rooted out discrimination in pay disparities, and strengthened penalties for that discrimination.

At present, women are making only 77 cents for each $1 a man makes. She’s working in a privileged system that allows her to make more than $1 million a year, and yet she has no thought to the advancement of those who elected her!

She’s outlived her usefulness in the 5th District – she doesn’t work for the people who live in it, she’s only helping herself!

-Ren Gron Clarkston

It’s time for change To the editor: Over the past years, I have become increasingly fed up with our Congress and their getting nothing done. Never before have I supported a candidate, but recently one candidate has changed my mind. When I discovered Dave Wilson was running for the 5th Congressional District, I was quick to join his large group of supporters.

Wilson is a man of integrity, a man of his word and a man of action. He has the desire and knowledge to lead us into much-needed change.

His pledge not to accept any outside money and his limit on how much he will accept ($500 per person) sets the tone for his campaign. He realizes this is a big task when he is opposing someone who will outspend him greatly with her outside funding and support.

In addition, his promise to meet with the constituents of the 5th District and to answers calls and emails

within 24 hours is a refreshing change from what I hear happens with Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers.

It is time for Dave Wilson.

Check out his website at davewilsonforcongress.com, and join us in supporting him.

-Karen Larsen Spokane

Racism is returning to America To the editor: After watching white protesters screaming over children from Central American countries other than Mexico showing up at our border and seeking asylum, I realize that racism is making a comeback in America. In 2008, a human trafficking law was passed and signed by then President Bush that puts those children into the immigration court system.

They may be given asylum or deported to their own country. The immigration courts are underfunded and the children must be cared for in custody for perhaps years before their case is heard.

Now it’s clear that no state wants these children and that some politicians want them immediately deported when they turn themselves in at the border. The law needs to be changed if people seeking asylum are going to be turned away. Screaming at those kids is pure racism and has little to do with protecting our borders and the other parts of the illegal immigration issue.

Likewise we see that racism is being brought back in the southern states in education.

Busing of students to achieve equal education is being stopped and attempts are being made to return to white and black schools. The white schools will have more funding because white parents live in more expensive houses that are taxed to support schools.

Rich people have always had the choice to send their kids to private and exclusive schools. Underfunded schools just mean less access to an

education for poor and mostly minority students.

I find it interesting that after all these years of addressing the race issue in America, some white citizens want to return to the 1960’s.

The races have mixed in the last 50 years and the dream of white supremacy is over.

Do we really want to judge people by the color of their skin or hair?

-Pete Scobby Newport

Vote Independent To the editor: The recent Fourth of July celebrations were the perfect opportunity to reflect on our great country and the leaders of the Continental Congress that declared independence from a government that no longer allowed proper representation or consent of the governed.

Our country’s governance needs to be restored to a functional level that represents the rights, principles and needs of the constituents rather than big money and special interest groups. This can only be accomplished by leadership that has the integrity, motivation and independence to implement reform to change the dysfunctional and divisive political environment that currently exists in Congress.

Dave Wilson is the candidate that possesses these attributes and the work ethic to help reform and restore a functional level of governance that will perpetuate our country’s independence and greatness.

Please join me in exercising your independence and right to be properly represented in Congress by voting for Dave Wilson as an independent candidate for the 5th Congressional District of Washington on Aug. 5. For more information regarding Dave Wilson’s pledge to end the gridlock, please review Dave’s website at www.davewilsonforcongress.com.

-Tim Stulc Spokane

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ATV: One-year grant is for $41,100 FROM PAGE 3A

year,” Manus said. “We are well on our way to get things started.”

Manus said the first grant would help with putting signs on trails stating if they are open or closed to ATV travel and would restore land damaged in previous years and block trails with boulders or gates if needed. This was a one-year grant for $41,100.

EDC Director Jamie Wyrobek said this was a two year grant and they were awarded half.

“With the intent to come back next year,” Wyrobek said. “It will give riders a nice long loop they can ride on.”

The second RAC grant, also applied for by the EDC, is for trail ranger education and enforcement, totaling $91,700, about $7,000 short of the total amount needed.

“They go hand-in-hand,” Wyrobek said of the two grants.

This would hire two people to serve as trail rangers for the summer months. They would help people riding in the forest be compliant with the laws, as well as cover educational classes to educate people on ATV travel, safety, signage, courtesy and laws.

“That’s going to be huge,” Manus said.

According to Forest Service Public Affairs Officer Franklin Pemberton, there was about $580,000 in RAC funds and about $600,000 in projects. Pemberton said that 13 project proposals were received.

“We always have more projects than funds, always,” Pemberton said.

Manus said the first roads should start to be implemented during the early months of 2015.

“I feel the Forest Service is totally committed to making this project work,” Manus said.

Manus said the reason the EDC is helping the Forest Service with grant funding is because it will bring tourists to the area.

“That’s money we want to come to the county,” Manus said.

Wyrobek said the tourism could really help the local businesses with fuel purchases, food, hotel stays and shopping.

“I think it could be a real good draw to the area,” Wyrobek said. “I am excited to see all of it take place.”

She said the area is beautiful and once people visit, they usually return.

The South End plan has been in discussion since 2007 and was implemented in 2011 before threat of litigation shut the project down.

ZONING: Ordinance requires lot size FROM PAGE 4A

Pederson says. Processing marijuana into oil or hash for making edibles, for example, won’t be allowed in those areas.

“If you want to process anything above packing and labeling, you can do so in our commercial and light industrial zones,” Pederson says. “For sales, you have to be, again, in our regional commercial and light industrial zoning specifications.”

The ordinance also provides specifications for buildings that house the production or processing of recreational marijuana.

Structures have to be 100 feet from any front property line, unless the structure was built before the interim ordinance went into effect.

Regardless of when the structure was built, it must be 50 feet from any side or rear property line, and 300 feet from any adjacent residence.

“Those distances from the primary residence can also be reduced by up to 50 percent if the adjoining property owner signs a waiver,” Pederson says.

The county also has restrictions for the size of the lot being used to grow, Pederson says. Marijuana

growing operations are classified by the state in three tiers. A first-tier operation can grow up to 2,000 square feet of marijuana plants. The ordinance requires a lot size of three acres for a first-tier operation. For a tier two or three operation, which can have between 2,000 and 30,000 square feet of plants, the county requires a lot size of no less than five acres.

“While these interim ordinances are here, we’re in the process of crafting permanent ordinances,” Pederson says. “The planning commission has to go through the public planning process.”

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Paddle the Pend Oreille River for poker hands Second day optional to win canoe

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The 33rd annual Poker Paddle comes to the Newport area Saturday, Aug. 9, starting at 9 a.m., where participants paddle down the scenic Pend Oreille River from Newport to Cusick, collecting cards to make the best poker hand.

The cost is $30 for adults and $15 for children 11 and under. Children must accompany an adult for the race.

Each additional poker hand is $10. The ticket cost covers paddling on Saturday and Sunday and there is no difference in cost if only participating for one day. Sunday is optional and includes a three-card poker hand for a fiberglass canoe.

Friday, Aug. 8 from 4:30-8 p.m., participants can register for the paddle during the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored barbecue, catered by

Usk Grill. There will be a concert at the Eagles parking lot listening to local band Scotia Road.

Saturday, Aug. 9, paddlers should hit the water about 9 a.m. Mike Lithgow, the Poker Paddle Committee Chairman, said the starting point is the Public Access at Gregg’s Addition, off of LeClerc Road South. The first day stops are Ponderay Shores, Davis Road, Usk Bridge and Cusick Park. The paddlers will get a card at put-in and at the take-out at the Cusick Park, for a total of five cards for day one for each hand purchased.

In Cusick as the paddlers come off the water around noon, festivities will begin with live music, snacks and the first annual water sports festival. Music includes performances by Jason and Andrea Vallieres from noon to 1 p.m. Tommy Petrie will hit the stage from 1-2 p.m.

Michael Duncan will perform from 2-4 p.m. and Scotia Road will play from 5-6 p.m.

The day one awards ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. at the park with the grand prize winner receiving a one-

night stay at Northern Quest Resort and Casino for two people, including dinner. The Usk Grill will be catering

Hamberg, Alexis Musso, Victoria Helton, Michael Warner, Christian Waterman, Angela Drew, Kiara Hanni, David Skaugstad, Lilly Gray and Kayla Wininger.

The seventh grade honorable mention went to Sadi Librande, Cody Warner, Adrian Lopez, Adam Moorhead, Michael Rowe, Emmily Bronkhorst, Gabriel Gentle, Megen MasonMartin, Cayson Maughan, Brittany Noble, Tyler Ward and Jesse Thomas.

ingston, Hannah Hanley, Alexus Nelson, Saxon Comer, Rebecca Jenne, Nicole Winterton, Emma Bradbury, Daegan Brown, Keeta Mitcham, Mateya

‘Each day is independent of the other day.’

Mike Lithgow

Poker Paddle Committee Chairman

food during the awards once the paddlers arrive in Cusick.

“There is going to be a lot of other prizes,” Lithgow said.

He said they could include outdoor recreation and camping equipment.

Camping is available Saturday night at the county fairgrounds and in the large lawn of the Usk Grill. It costs SEE PADDLE, 12B

HONOR: FROM PAGE 3A

Fifth graders on the honor roll are Michael Owen, Keagan Stott, Abigail Walker, Brandon Nokes, Deborah VanDyke, Keelen Mitcham, Trevin Kiss, Kaylee Knight, Mckinley Leslie, Sydney Nelson, Madison Hilden, Ruth Hildreth, Violett Green, Auna Jones, Tobias Barnwell, Norm Smith, Steven Burkett, Jazzlyn Lee, Teja Bradbury, Benjamin Krogh, Teresa Morreale, Jurnee Hoover,

Alexis Kwiatek, Soleil Carter, Brooke Marsengill, Jacob McDermeit, Maxwell Mitchell, Stormi Turner and Gracie Stratton.

The honorable mentions with a 3.0-3.49 went to many eighth grade students, including Madison Hofstee, Rianna Smith, Danel Gentle, Miriah Otterson, Jack Long, Braedon Corkrun, Rylan Hastings, Jacob Weber, Emily Millage, Kainoah Bowman, Grace Newman, Blanca Fuentes-Calderon, Tiara

The sixth grade honorable mention include Scheila Ward, Blake Childers, Bailey Corkrum, Adamae Holloway, Heather Lee, Lucas Nichols, Allison Weber, Joel Miller, Trevor Wylie, Jesse Cummings, Troy Hill, Chase Graham, Drew Green, Jacob Kirkwood, Joshua Lauzon, Kylie Craft, Chloe Zaragoza and Raile Johnson.

The fifth grade honorable mention students included Dustin Feldner, Nicholas Deerwester, Hannah Liv-

PROJECTS: Nokes expressed concerns on many issues FROM PAGE 4A

Mike Nokes, South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue chief, wrote to say he had no objections, as long as the project complies with fire and life safety standards.

The current use will have four bedrooms, with the owners living on site.

There will be no more than eight guests at any one time.

The Blue Moose Lodge received approval for a six-unit vacation rental located at 9531 Highway 211 on Davis Lake. Harvey and Karen Westford applied for the permit.

Planning Commissioner Norris Boyd recused himself from voting on a conditional use permit for a marijuana producing facility to be located at 41 Rumsey Road in Newport.

Commissioners approved the conditional use permit.

Joe Rammell of MJ Investments and Management Group LLC applied for the permit. He proposes building a residence at the front of the property and underground grow rooms to produce marijuana behind the house. The plan is to build 1,200 square feet of growing space, with the possibility of expanding to

12,000 square feet.

Nokes wrote to express concern about “construction, access, egress, onsite fertilizing chemicals, suppression, notification systems, etc.

“What’s being proposed has never been built in Pend Oreille County and

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Nokes suggested the developer be required to provide the fire district with a full set of building construction documents at the same time they apply

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The next planning commission meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Cusick Community Center at 6 p.m. You can see proposed projects at the county’s website at www.pendoreilleco.org/county/planning_ commission.asp.

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This is not the way you want to get off in the bull riding.

Newport Bull-A-Rama Miner photos Don Gronning A young mutton buster is interviewed by announcer Al Parsons following his ride.

The bulls were rank at this year’s event. Here one gets off the ground on the way to throwing its rider.

The ride isn’t over until it’s over. Here a bull rider runs into one of the bullfighters as he tries to get away.

Mutton busting is for girls, too. Two girls rode in the first mutton busting contest held during the Bull-A-Rama.

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B R I E F LY Brockmans celebrate 50th wedding anniversary NEWPORT – Earl and Ginger Brockman are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Wednesday, July 23 from 1-4 p.m. at their home, 212 Pine Hill Rd. Friends and family are welcomed to drop in and say “Hi,” the Brockmans said. They ask for no gifts.

Meditation retreat July 30 to Aug. 3 NEWPORT – Her Eminence Dagmo Kusho Sakya, one of the few female Tibetan Buddhist meditation masters, will hold a residential retreat July 30 to Aug. 3 at Sravasti Abbey, located at 692 Country Lane in Newport.

People can either come for the entire retreat or parts of it.

Payment is by donation.

Dagmo Kusho Sakya, also known as Dagmola, was born and educated in Tibet.

She fled communist rule there in 1959 with her husband and children. After a time in India, she came the U.S. in 1960.

Her autobiography, “Princess in the Land of Snows,” details her early life in Tibet and the arduous journey to escape the Chinese communist takeover of her homeland.

For schedule details and to register for the retreat, contact Sravasti Abbey at 509-447-5549 or office.sravasti@ gmail.com or go to sravasti.org.

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Benjamin Kardos will be playing the Sane Man concert Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Pend Oreille Playhouse in Newport.

Kardos plays Dylan, Hendrix, Santana at Playhouse Aug. 9 NEWPORT – Benjamin Kardos, Newport local talent and a multi-instrumentalist musician and singer, will be featured at the Pend Oreille Playhouse Association (POPA) Community Theatre in the “Sane Man Concert” Saturday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door and $5 for those 18 and under.

Kardos will be singing and performing a number of original songs, including the song ‘Flaw’ from his first music video, and covers of Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Neil Young, The Who, Santana and Rodriguez.

Kardos will be backed up vocally and instrumentally by the duo of Heidi and Kevin Kuban, blue grass and folk musician and singer Linda Rose, bass player and singer Duncan McCloud and, on drums, Xavier Culver.

Kardos has been a musician since an early age, learning to play first the harmonica, acoustic guitar and violin. In addition, he plays the bass, classical and electric guitars, banjo, mandolin, piano and drums. He is a regular performer at POPA open MIC and has played with several bands over the past

eight years at a variety of venues.

Kardos has been a regular Howard’s Follies musician and performer and played with Northwoods Performing Arts. He is a backup musician and singer for Heidi and Kevin Kubans’ Circle Moon dinner theatre production of ‘SONG.’ Kardos has acted in several POPA productions, including performances in Little Shop of Horrors and Death of a Salesman.

When not performing as a musician or actor, Kardos does stand-up in Spokane comedy clubs. This is his first major concert and he said it would be the first of its kind in Newport. The music has something in it for all ages, including acoustic-base alternative Indie rock, classical rock, grunge, folk and punk.

When not performing, you might find Kardos checking out books at the Pend Oreille County libraries in Cusick and Newport, where he is a library assistant.

For reservations call 509-447-9900 or visit online www.pendoreille.org. Pend Oreille Playhouse Theatre is located at 240 N. Union, in Newport.

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Master Gardener annual garden tour, dinner Aug. 3 NEWPORT – The Priest River area will be highlighted on the Master Gardner tour this year, set for Sunday, Aug. 3.

Sponsored by the Washington State University Pend Oreille Master Gardeners, the tour features gardens and farms east of Newport, with an optional garden dinner offered after the tour. This year’s tour features beautiful and productive gardens, and some very inventive gardening techniques, organizers said.

Maps, brochures, tour tickets and pre-paid dinner tickets will be distributed at the WSU Pend Oreille County Extension Office, 418 S. Scott, in Newport, from 12:301:30 p.m. on the day of the tour. You can pre-purchase tour and dinner tickets by mail or at the Extension Office. The office is located on 418 S. Scott St. in Newport.

Registration for the self-guided tour is $10 and tickets may be purchased in advance or bought on tour day.

The dinner is $12, but payment must be received by July 25. Registration forms can be picked up at the Extension Office or downloaded from http://pendoreille.wsu.edu.

Highlights of this year’s tour include small space gardening, perennial shade gardens, season extenders including greenhouse vegetable growing, recycled horseshoes, a home fishing pond, market gardens, and many more ways that gardeners use their land in innovative ways. The dinner will be at the new Priest River Event Center, featuring River Catering by Darcie.

Contact the Extension Office at 509-447-2401 for more information.

Veterans can get assistance Tuesday, Aug. 5 PRIEST RIVER – A representative from the Idaho State Veteran’s Service Office will be in Priest River Tuesday, Aug. 5, to answer questions about current veterans’ benefits, assist with ongoing claims, and take new claims for benefits for eligible veterans and their dependants.

An officer of the state agency will be at VFW Post No. 2909, located at 113 Larch St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., working in conjunction with Bonner County Service Officer Chad Osborn. Veterans will be seen by appointment only to ensure you are given quality time.

Appointments must be scheduled by calling Micaela Sierra at 208-446-1096. If there are no appointments scheduled for this outreach, the outreach will be cancelled.

WE E K AH EAD WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 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: 9 a.m. Newport Eagles FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 5:30 p.m. - House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport PEND OREILLE KIDS CLUB: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

FRIDAY, JULY 25

House in Newport BLANCHARD GRANGE POTLUCK: 6:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick

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

PRIEST RIVER TIMBER DAYS: Downtown Priest River

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

PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center

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

SACHEEN LADIES OF THE LAKE: Noon - Various Locations, call President Maria Bullock at 509-998-4221

STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Newport Library

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

AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church

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

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

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

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

LITTLE GRAND OLD OPRY SHOW: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

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

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

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

AL-ANON: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-9466131

PRIEST RIVER TOPS: 6 p.m.

- Priest River Free Methodist Church SPIRIT LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for locations ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

THURSDAY, JULY 24

SATURDAY, JULY 26 PRIEST RIVER TIMBER DAYS: City Park DOWN RIVER DAYS: Ione WOMEN’S AA: 9:30 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Create Arts Center

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

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

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

STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

SET FREE NORTHWEST MEAL AND WORSHIP: 6:30 p.m. Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown

OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

DOWN RIVER DAYS: Ione

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

LOOSELY KNIT: 1-3 p.m. Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

SUNDAY, JULY 27

MONDAY, JULY 28 HOSPITALITY HOUSE POTLUCK: Noon - Hospitality

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Submit births, weddings and engagements to The Miner for publication at no charge.

The Miner can be reached at 509-447-2433, minernews@povn.com or visit www.pendoreillerivervalley.com online, or stop by the office at 421 S. Spokane in Newport.

TUESDAY, JULY 29 NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Create Arts Center

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 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: 9 a.m. Newport Eagles FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center PRM-ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport PRIEST RIVER TOPS: 6 p.m.

- Priest River Free Methodist Church ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

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

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

John 6:35

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

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

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

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

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

509-671-3436

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

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

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

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

Saturday Evening 7 p.m.

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

Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 - 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m.

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

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

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

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time September - May AWANA - Tuesday 5:30 p.m.

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

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“The aim of this Wronged One in sustaining woes and tribulations, in revealing the Holy Verses and in demonstrating proofs hath been naught but to quench the flame of hate and enmity, that the horizon of the hearts of men may be illumined with the light of concord and attain real peace and tranquility.” Bahá ’u’ lláh Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

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Sports

Rowing shell paddles to new home PRIEST RIVER – The Pend Oreille Rowing and Paddling Association (PORPA) launched the Arthur Ericsson, a Vespoli 8, Sunday, July 13, for a five-mile row upriver to its summer home at Riley Creek Campground. This is the first time in recorded history that an 8-man crew shell traveled in that section of the Pend Oreille River.

The shell was provided by the Washington State Men’s Crew Team and oars were donated by the Sacramento Aquatic Center with the help of Toby Johnson. Community support volunteers, eight rowers and coxswain Joseph Barber, began at 6 a.m., launching the boat and warming up.

The team, a mix of experienced and novice rowers from Newport, Priest River, Sandpoint, and Sagle, included Ashley Irvin, Chris Irvin, Brad Bardwell, Mary Pepping, Lisa Larson, Jenny Smith, Gayne Sears and Erwin Muller.

Jim Russell of Sagle coached from the rescue boat captained by Guy Thomas as Todd and Patricia Sudick followed in their personal boat that served as return transport for the group.

Within two miles, the group came together and rowed as a team.

Cheers from support vessels were heard across the Pend Oreille River as the oars locked in complete sync and feathered across the water.

According to Brad Bardwell, PORPA President, more rows will be scheduled as soon as PORPA completes final organizational set-up requirements. Maintaining a shell of this size is a costly operation and the group is seeking donations of equipment and monetary support.

PORPA was founded because of the interest in rowing generated by the Head of the Pend Oreille Regatta, held in September, the same weekend as Priest River’s Oktoberfest.

They are currently seeking additional members and look forward to an active rowing and paddling future.

For more information on joining or supporting PORPA, visit www. porpa.org or contact Patricia Sudick at headrace@netw.com.

MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

Pocatello bull rider Brandon Wallentine won first at this year’s Bull-A-Rama. Here he is in the finals Saturday, July 19. He qualified on two bulls and his combined score of 146 earned him $1,924.

Elite bullriders win at Newport

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – This was the first year the Newport Bull-A-Rama was cosanctioned with the Elite Professional Bullriders Association, along with the Pro West Rodeo Association. The result was one of the best bull ridings held in Newport in recent years.

“We had 30 bull riders and another two or three guys waiting to see if somebody was a no show,” Newport Rodeo president Ray Hanson said. The BullA-Rama was held Saturday, July 19.

Brandon Wallentine of Pocatello won the event with 146 points on two bulls. He placed fourth in the long go round with a 76-point ride and followed it up with 70 points in the finals. He was one of two riders to qualify on two bulls and won $1,924.

Wallentine is currently the No. 4 ranked bull rider

in the Elite Professional Bullriders standings.

Curry Fielder of Cody, Wyo., another Elite Bullrider, won second, with 141 points on two bulls. Fielder won $1,539 in all.

Priest River bull rider Thor Hoefer won third in the long go but was bucked off in the finals. He won $385 for his 77-point ride.

Another Wyoming bull rider, Cody Culver, had the high marked ride of the event. He won the long go-round with an 84-point ride, collecting $770 for the effort.

The women’s barrel racing had three different divisions – one open, one for riders with horses that had won less than $500 and a division for competitors who had won less than $2,000. The Inland Empire Barrel Racing Association sanctioned the contests.

Connlee Gray of Liberty Lake rode her horse Wilma to a win in the open

Barrel racing Open

Bull riding Long go 1. Cody Culver 2. Dalton Davis 3. Thor Hoefer 4. Brandon Wallentine

barrel racing with a time of 16.984, handily beating Debbie Berreth, who won second with a time of 17.329. Gray collected $269 for the win.

Randi Bafus rode her horse Seven to win the under $2,000 class with a time of 17.383. She slipped

by Carla Gust, who won second with a 17.768.

Bafus won $260.

Korlynn Hiller won the under $500 class on her horse Fancy with a time of 17.680. Patty Griffith won second on her horse Pie for Chicks with a 17.891 time. Hiller won $200 and Griffith won $159.

This year’s Bull-A-Rama had a special mutton busting event, where youngsters competed in sheep riding. All the kids got a gold dollar.

Crowds for this year’s Bull-A-Rama were the best in recent years, Hanson said. He figures about 1,250 people came to watch.

84 80 77 76

$770 $577 $385 $192

1/2 Brandon Wallentine 70 1/2 Curry Fielder 70

$962 $962

1. Connlee Gray 2. Debbie Berreth 3. Melissa Tosi 4. Rose Jones 5. Sage Marinello 6. Patty Griffith

Short go

Under $2,000 1. Randi Bafus 2. Karla Gust 3. Patty Griffith 4. Holly Turney

Average 1. Brandon Wallentine 146 2. Curry Fielder 141 3. Cody Culver 84 4.Dalton Davis 80

$770 $577 $385 $192

16.984 $269 17.329 $233 17.331 $176 17.342 $130 17.597 $83 17.971 $46

17.383 $260 17.768 $195 17.861 $130 17.971 $65

Under $500 1. Korlynn Hiller 17.680 $200 2. Patty Griffith 17.891 $159 3. Dana Christainson 18.054 $118 4. Jodi Heitstuman 18.273 $76 5. Amber Alsterlund 18.438 $35

Hunters reminded to purchase controlled tags by Aug. 1

BY PHIL COOPER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EDUCATOR

COEUR D’ALENE – Conversations this time of year among hunters often start with the question “Did you draw any controlled hunt tags?”

For non-hunters who may be reading this, a controlled hunt is a hunt with a limited number of tags in a specific area for a specific species. Controlled hunts are desirable because of location and timing. Success rates are usually higher in controlled hunts than in open (or, ‘general’) seasons.

Controlled hunt tags are allocated by a random drawing from a pool of hunters who have submitted applications for the drawing. Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts in Idaho are all controlled hunts. There are both

general hunts and controlled hunts for most other big game species.

The big game controlled hunt drawings have been completed and hunters have the ability to find out if they were lucky enough to draw a tag by checking the controlled hunt drawing results on the IDFG web site. It is the responsibility of controlled hunt applicants to check to see if they were drawn for these limited entry hunting opportunities.

Some hunters will be ecstatic about drawing a coveted tag in a unit where trophy animals are taken every year.

Meat hunters will be thrilled to learn they drew in a hunt where hunter success rates are high for those who want to fill their freezers with nutritious, healthy meat.

Still others will be sad about bad luck in the drawing that seems to follow

them every year. Fortunately for them, big game general hunt tags are available in most big game units for those who do not draw.

Big game hunters who were drawn in controlled hunt drawings for deer, elk, antelope and bear hunts have only until August 1 to purchase their tags.

Any tags not purchased by that date will be forfeited. Tags may be purchased at any Fish and Game office, any license vendor, by telephone at 800-554-8685, or online.

Aug. 2-4, IDFG will compile a list of forfeited tags. A second drawing will be held to award the forfeited tags. The application period for this second drawing runs from Aug. 5-15. The drawing will be held around Aug. 20. Any tags left will go on sale over the counter on Aug. 25.

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Golf tournament raises money for pet rescue PRIEST RIVER – Participants in the Priest River Animal Rescue golf tournament Saturday, July 19, enjoyed great weather and golf while raising what’s expected to be more than $3,000 for the rescue.

“Everyone enjoyed themselves while raising significant funds for the PRAR with everyone winning a prize,” said Dennis Napier, owner of the Ranch Club, where the tournament is held.

The amount of money raised wasn’t known at press time, but PRAR volunteer Cathy Reynolds said a little more than $3,000 is usually raised. Results from the tournament are as follows: 1st place Mixed (7 under par): Cliff Dugger, Margie Starr, Carol Cordes, Jim Ralston 2nd place Mixed (3 under par): Sam Wylie, Cindy

Lesauiz, Kevin Wylie, Dan Duley 3rd Place Mixed (2 under par): Mary Mabre, Wes Griffith, Randy Hastings, Renee Wehring 1st place Men’s (6 under par): Ron Waits, Brent Baldwin, Tom Moran, Dan Olsen 2nd place Men’s (4 under par): Ron Kingery, Gerald Mullaley, Rob Mullaley, Scott Shoeffel 3rd place Men’s (2 under par): Ben Prior, Aaron Hunt, Todd Peterson, Jason Riley Fairway Prizes: Women’s Long Drive: Carol Cordes Men’s Long Drive: Kevin Wylie Women’s Closest to Pin: Margie Starr Men’s Closest to Pin: Jim Ralston Women’s Long Putt: Vickie R. Men’s Long Putt: Ron Kingery

COURTESY PHOTOS|CARLI KIRKWOOD

Kirkwood kids champs Jensen Kirkwood, a Newport High School athlete, competed with her softball club travel ball team, the Washington Angels, in the Amateur Softball Association State tournament. Her team won the state championship title and will be moving on to compete at the ASA Nationals in Salem, Va., July 27 through Aug. 3. She is shown here with her father and assistant coach Mike Kirkwood.

In the photo at the right, Jacob Kirkwood, a Sadie Halstead athlete, competed with the Spokane Indians All-Star 12U team at the Cal Ripkin state tournament in Wenatchee July 3-5. The team won the state championship title and are competing at the Pacific Northwest Cal Ripken Major 70’ Regional Tournament this week in Meridian, Idaho.

Newport offers soccer camp NEWPORT – Newport High School head soccer coach Jeremy Lewis will host a soccer camp July 28-31 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Stratton Elementary for both boys and girls.

The camp costs $25 and is for grades sixth through 12th.

For more information, call Lewis at 509-671-3736.

S P O RT S C A L E N D A R SATURDAY, JULY 26 OPEN GYM, ADULT BASKETBALL: 7 a.m. - Newport High School

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FOR THE RECORD

| JULY 23, 2014

OBITUARI ES Melody “Mel�

Rae Edwards PRIEST RIVER

Melody “Mel� Rae Edwards of Priest River passed away July 12 at the age of 58. She was on her annual wedding Edwards anniversary motorcycle ride with her husband and friends to Konkolville, Idaho, when she died in a motorcycle accident in Kooskia, Idaho.

Mrs. Edwards was born June 6, 1956, in Spokane to Donald and Phyllis Holst.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, sister and aunt. She married the love of her life, Greg Edwards, in 1990, and together they created a beautiful home and a very tight knit, loving family. She had a passion for family, music, and riding her Harley with her many friends. She enjoyed being outdoors at any chance she could whether it was boating, four wheeling, or just lying in the sun.

Mrs. Edwards worked at the Newport Post Office for 20 years and was hoping to retire in the very near future. Family said she touched many lives as shown at her service that was held July 19 in Priest River where a motorcycle procession of nearly 50 motorcycles rode through town in her honor and many friends and family members came to show love and support.

She lived life to the fullest and left doing what she loved. She is loved deeply by all and will never be forgotten, her family said.

Mrs. Edwards is survived by her husband Greg Edwards; her five children Tony Reynolds, Tim and daughter-in-law Michelle Reynolds, Tracey and son-in-law Shaun Tunnell, Lindsay Edwards and Cody Edwards; her seven grandsons TJ, Ashton, Landon, Koehn, Kayden, Garett and Kyler; her mother-in-law Peggy Edwards; her sister Jeanne and brother-in-law Jerry Knutson; and several niece and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother Phyllis, father Donald, sister Jerri Lynn, brother Don Jr., son Jamie, grandson Tyler, and father-in-law Pete.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

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

Patricia Lou Wood CHATTAROY

Patricia Lou Wood passed away at her Chattaroy home July 11. She

was 73.

She was one of 12 children, born Oct. 15, 1940, to Antonio and Rose Rizzuto. She graduated from West Valley High School in 1958, and married Jim Wood in 1962.

She spent her career working in accounting and bookkeeping until she retired in 1997. After retiring, she and her husband Jim spent many years in Yuma, Ariz., during the winter months.

She enjoyed golfing, planting flowers around the house and baking. She loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a longtime resident of Sacheen Lake until one year ago when she and Jim sold their home and moved to Chattaroy.

Mrs. Wood is survived by her husband Jim, son Jim (and Candi) Wood, daughter Tammy (and Mike) Walker; grandchildren Savanna (and Hank) Jones, Shawn (and Shelby) Walker, Tyler (and Kristi) Wood, and Austin Wood; great-grandchildren Gracee and Tucker Jones; brothers Joe (and Marilyne) Rizzuto, Don (and Janis) Rizzuto, Bill (and Marlene) Rizzuto; sisters Mary Hill, Betty (and Seth) Oliver, Geri Rizzuto, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Louie and Eddie Rizzuto, and sisters Janice Rizzuto, Threasa Pringle and Virginia White.

A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date. Donations in her name can be made to Hospice of Spokane, P.O. Box 2215, Spokane WA 99210-2215.

Don Francis Jubon NEWPORT

Don Francis Jubon of Newport passed away July 9, of complications from renal failure, in the Jubon company of his family. He was 65.

He was born at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, July 31, 1948, to Frank and Ann Jubon (Dzuban). As a child, he enjoyed playing with neighborhood children around his father’s wrecking yard in Oldtown. While his mother, Ann, was working at the PUD, he attended elementary school at Idaho Hill until his father suddenly died in 1960, at which time they moved to Newport. When his mother remarried in 1962, Don gained a stepfather, Warren E. Chaney, who accepted and supported Don until his own death

P O L I C E R E P O RT S in 1996.

Mr. Jubon graduated from Newport High School as part of the class of ’66, where he participated in track as “a gutsy miler.� He also attended the Community Colleges of Spokane and Eastern Washington University, receiving a BA with a major in Geography and a minor in History from the university in 1996.

As a teenager and young man, Mr. Jubon loved working on cars, helping many of his friends repair theirs or fix them up.

He had two cars he was proud of: a ’55 Chevy Belair and a ’62 Chevy 409 Impala. He also was fond of fishing and hunting, not from what was caught or killed, but from the company of the friends he went with. He made trips to Dvorzak Dam reservoir and the Blues, and had a small school bus outfitted for camping, which he refused to part with in later years. He preferred wearing black hats, and some of them (such as the one endorsing Fred Anderson for mayor) were worn until they almost disintegrated. He was also a belt-and-suspenders man.

Mr. Jubon enjoyed eating, especially what others cooked. He liked Budweiser, Sprite, Vanilla Wafers and Triscuits, and he absolutely loved coffee.

He was also proud of his Army veteran’s status, having served in the Pentagon during the Vietnam era by maintaining the diesel generators that provided back-up power. Later in life, he was a member of the Improved Order of Redmen and the NRA. Mr. Jubon will definitely be remembered by the Newport and Priest River communities for his friendly smile and wave, his family said.

Mr. Jubon and is survived by his mother, Ann Chaney Fields at the Newport Hospital Long Term Care facility; his uncles, Arthur Tallman and Jim Cooper; his aunts, Laurie Tallman and Mary Kristoff; a sister, Electra Jubon, and her husband, Ken Fisher; a nephew, Kris Donahoo; and numerous cousins, step-cousins, and their families.

His mother said, “Don was different‌and that’s okay.â€?

A funeral will be Thursday, July 31, at 11 a.m., at the Sherman Knapp Funeral Home in Newport.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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.

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TUESDAY, JULY 29 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse PEND OREILLE PUD COMMISSIONERS: Noon - Box Canyon Dam Maintenance Shop

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 14 ARREST: Panhead Hill Rd., Jacob L. Utter, 24, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.

THEFT: W. 5th St., report of theft.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: McKay St. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Walnut St., Newport SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 1st St. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Keysha L. Snowardt, 33, was arrested on a warrant.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, vehicleelk collision, non blocking, not injured.

BURGLARY: Xanadu Ranch Rd., report that sometime today someone was in complainant’s house.

ARREST: Aaron Eugene Gillock, 33, of Spirit Lake was arrested on a warrant.

THURSDAY, JULY 17 LITTERING: Hwy. 20 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of two vehicle accident with injuries.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Ashenfelter Bay Rd.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Coyote Trail THREATENING: W. 6th Ave. ASSAULT: Hwy. 20, report of subject assaulted by unknown person.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 1st St., report of juveniles possibly smoking marijuana at skate park.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Nicholson Rd.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Tweedy Rd.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Pease Rd.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Boat Launch Rd.

TUESDAY, JULY 15

FRIDAY, JULY 18

BURGLARY: Patriel Drive, theft of computer reported.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of green Ford Ranger with Idaho plates sitting in employee parking lot.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 20, report that someone broke the lock again on the cabin and made entry.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of two vehicle accident blocking.

THREATENING: W. Sacheen St., report that grandson wants money and will not leave.

FOUND PROPERTY: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of purse turned in to dispatch.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: S. Newport Ave., report that someone just broke window out of vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Lower Wolf Trail, report of needles found in area.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 4th, report of female dressed in all black clothing throwing her hands up at cars and talking to herself.

THEFT: W. 6th Ave., report of theft.

BOOK AND RELEASE: Lovita C. Kuhns, 24, of Ford was booked and released for criminal solicitation.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Graham Rd., complainant states her fence was knocked down again after being fixed on Sunday.

ARREST: S. Newport Ave., Newport, Jordan M. Dalziel, 24, of Newport was arrested for violation of a protection order.

ARREST: S. Scott Ave., Melissa K. Fox, 34, was arrested on a warrant.

FRAUD: Jade Drive, ID theft reported.

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

ARREST: Bartlette Rd., Zeberiah Sutton, 40, of Deer Park was arrested on a warrant.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Washington Ave., Newport, report of black Dodge parked there for an hour and a half with dog inside.

THEFT: Coyote Trail, reported theft of items from horse trailer.

THEFT: Hwy. 2, report of firewood theft in progress.

ARREST: Sitton Rd., Laura L. Martinez, 53, of Spokane was arrested for have physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report of kids playing on train car.

ASSAULT: Orion Lane, complainant states adult male slapped her 14-year-old son.

FIRE: Graham Rd., smoke reported, unknown what is on fire.

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ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2 NOISE COMPLAINT: S. Washington Ave., Newport DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Box Canyon Rd.

SUNDAY, JULY 20 SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Fertile Valley Rd.

ARREST: Sacheen Lake, Roy L. Sommer, 36, was arrested on a warrant.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: S. Scott Ave., report of physical domestic violence.

BOAT INSPECTIONS: Diamond Lake, multiple boat inspections.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Garden Ave., Newport

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Washington Ave., Newport

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of small compact cars drag racing in area.

NOISE COMPLAINT: E. 5th St.

ACCIDENT: Deer Valley Rd., vehicle accident no injuries.

THEFT: Yarrow Lane

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of southbound blue car all over the road.

ILLEGAL BURINING: Rumsey Rd.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Walnut St., Newport

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Spring Valley Rd.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Silver Birch Rd., possible illegal burning reported.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Southshore Diamond Lake

BURGLARY: N. Washington Ave., Newport

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. 5th Ave.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: S. Scott Ave., report that suspect busted hole in wall.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Glendale Drive

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Scotia Rd.

ERRATIC DRIVER: W. Walnut St., Newport

ILLEGAL BURNING: Elizabeth Ave.

TRESPASSING: Lilac Lane

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Green Rd., complainant believes someone is squatting on her mom’s property.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2 ARREST: River Rd., Khara Monkiewicz, 26, of Cusick was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Vonne A. Renkert-Schafer, 23, of Spokane was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: LeClerc Rd. S. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 6th Ave., found child reported.

ARREST: Steven Brady Johnston, 21, of Spokane was arrested for second degree assault and interfering with reporting domestic violence.

ARREST: Roy Lewis Sommer, 36, of Spokane was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

ARREST: Vonne Andrew RenkertSchafer, 23, of Spokane was arrested for second degree driving with a suspended license.

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MONDAY, JULY 14 HARASSMENT: Church St., Priest River DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

TUESDAY, JULY 15 NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 STRUCTURE FIRE: Thama Drive, Priest River

THURSDAY, JULY 17

ILLEGAL BURNING: Cusick Creek Rd., report that subject at above location is possibly burning.

ARREST: Riley Creek Park Drive, Priest River, a juvenile male was arrested for DUI.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Hwy. 31, contacted subjects camping and advise them to put out their campfire.

MARINE INCIDENT: E. Prl. Shore, Coolin

THREATENING: Spring Valley Rd., report of known male going to reporting party’s residence and texting him, stating he is trying to find him and threatening him.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, Dodge van reported passing everyone at high rate of speed.

ACCIDENT: River Rd., Cusick, complainant swerved to miss deer and went into ditch.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Calicoma Rd., complainant found a cooler type container with wall plaques in it.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, green Subaru reportedly all over the road.

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 211, report of intoxicated subject getting into yellow car.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Camden Rd., report of vehicle in roadway, two subjects, one with chainsaw.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, vehicle hit a deer in the northbound lane.

NOISE COMPLAINT: Regal Rd., report of neighbors shooting guns and fireworks.

ARREST: Russell Robert Benham, 18, of Cusick was arrested for harassment.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Apling Lane ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2 FIREWORKS: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of fireworks being lit off in the area.

ARREST: LeClerc Rd. N., Courtney G. Hill, 19, was arrested for domestic violence physical.

ARREST: Hwy. 41, Oldtown, Sean Kocher, 25, of Newport was arrested for DUI and a woman was cited and released for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

FRIDAY, JULY 18 ARREST: Paisley Rd., Spirit Lake, Robert Dickerson, 34, of Blanchard was arrested for trespassing.

CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE: E. Jackson Ave., Priest River TRESPASSING: E. Jackson Ave., Priest River ARREST: Hwy. 57, Priest River, Michael Wayne Yancy, 52, of Priest River was arrested on a warrant.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River, a juvenile male was released to his parents for possession of marijuana less than 3 ounces of marijuana.

ACCIDENT: Bear Paw Rd., Priest River, report of non-injury vehicle accident.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 ARREST: Blue Heron Rd., Blanchard, Casey Swopes, 27, of Oldtown was arrested for driving under the influence.

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY: 6th St., Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 57, Priest River ARREST: Old Priest River Rd., Priest River, minor arrested from traffic stop for drugs in the area.

SUNDAY, JULY 20 NON INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River

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Cutter offers photography gallery METALINE FALLS – Local photographer Stacy Pelkie will be the featured artist at the Cutter Gallery, Friday, July 25 through Friday, Aug. 22. A reception for Pelkie will be held Thursday, July 25 at 5 p.m.

Pelkie has been a photographer since childhood, her first camera being a Kodak Instamatic. In 2004, surgery was required to prevent the deterioration of her eyesight but she

still lost vision in one eye. What might have deterred another artist gave Pelkie a renewed love for her craft.

“I became even more passionate about everything I could see,” Pelkie said. “I became fascinated with capturing what I saw in the moment and the spirit of the people I interact with.”

She became a professional photographer, beginning with senior and family portraits, six years ago, and

now has her own studio at The Cutter Theatre.

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and during special Cutter events.

For more information contact the Cutter Theatre at 509-446-4108 during regular business hours, or visit online at www.cuttertheatre.com.

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

DOWN RIVE R EVE NTS WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport School District Board of Directors discussed an $11.43 million budget for 2014-15 during a budget workshop Tuesday, July 22, an increase from $11.03 million the previous year.

The board will approve the budget Monday, July 28, at noon during a special board meeting at the district office meeting room.

Business manager Tom Crouch said the main reasons for the difference of about $400,000 comes from spending the PEP grant of $202,916, that allows the district to upgrade its physical education equipment and hold active programs. From levy funds, the school will pay $50,000 to the Pend Oreille County

Sheriff’s Department for the new School Resource Officer Jerry Dobson.

The levy will also be used WHAT’S NEXT: for the BUDGET APPROVAL paving of the

BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Sadie Monday, July 28, noon Halstead parking lot and changing the counselors at Sadie Halstead and Stratton Elementary to full-time employment. The levy was passed in December 2013 for more than $1.6 million for 2015, more than $1.65 million for 2016 and more than $1.7 million for 2017.

Crouch said collections on this levy will not start until the spring quarter in 2015.

The district settled an overpayment to the Alternative Learning Experience programs for about $155,881. About $52,000

will be spent this year out of the current $300,000 reserve to cover the first payment. For the 2014-15 school year, the reserves are showing about $245,110.

Crouch said the board of directors would like to have a reserve of about $1 million, or about 10 percent of the budget. He said the board would continue to put money into reserves when possible.

Crouch said they are

‘Enrollment keeps going down.’

Tom Crouch

Business Manager

planning on about 22.25 less students for enrollment for the upcoming year,

mainly from less students coming into kindergarten than graduated the year before.

“Enrollment keeps going down,” Crouch said.

“Almost all the loss is at the elementary level.”

The district debt service comes from two non-voted bonds they must repay. The first was from the new roof at Stratton Elementary in 2011. About $65,000 per year must be repaid for the $1 million dollar roof. The district will pay on these bonds for about 15 years.

The other main debt, Crouch said, was from an energy grant the district received. They were to match about $354,000. About $39,000 is paid back over the next 10 years to cover the match for this grant.

“That’s just a temporary deficit for us,” Crouch said.

‘Heart of the Forest’ in Priest River Timber Days hits the city park this weekend

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – Priest River’s biggest weekend of the year is here, with the “Heart of the Forest” theme for the annual Timber Days, Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26. Friday night kicks off with the Asphalt Angels Hot Neon Lights Car Cruise, through downtown Priest River, from dusk till dark.

Drivers start circling downtown earlier in the evening.

A few food vendors and sidewalk cafés will be open.

Saturday is Timber Day in the park, located on the south side of Highway 2. The annual huckleberry pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Priest River Lamanna High School Spartan Adult Booster Club is from 7-11 a.m.

At 8 a.m., the Run for the Berries kicks off, sponsored by the Newport/Priest River Rotary Club. Registration forms are available at the Rotary Club, Priest River Times and the chamber office.

Registration is $25, including breakfast and T-shirt. A no-shirt option, which still includes the breakfast, is $20. Families can register four for $55 and get one T-shirt. Additional T-shirts are $18 and late registration after July 21 is $15.

The Show and Shine Car Show starts at 8 a.m. at Priest River Junior High on the north side of Highway 2, also put on by the Asphalt Angels. The Angels also host a family dance at 7 p.m. in the parking lot of Mitchell’s Harvest Foods on Highway 2.

Also at 8 a.m. vendor booths open in the park.

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are expected. Food vendors are set up in the parking lot below the park.

Preliminary logging competitions begin at 8 a.m., sanctioned by the American Lumberjack Association. It is only open to their members, with competitors from Idaho, Montana, Washington and Nevada. A couple years ago a competitor for New Zealand attended. Contestants have increased over the years, with both men and women competing. There are 14 competitions in the event.

The entry fee is $5 per event and prize money is awarded from first through fifth place.

A trophy will be presented to the overall women’s winner and the overall men’s winner.

Parade check in is at 9

a.m., and the parade starts at 11 a.m. Various awards are presented to the winners of the different classes.

There is no entrance fee but participants need to check in with the chamber at least two days before the parade.

It is not unusual to have 100 participants in the parade, with many coming from outlying areas.

The Bull of the Woods will be presented, this year to Darrel Wear. The award honors loggers who have worked in the woods for many years. There have been 24 men honored since 1991.

(See story in Timber Day section inside.)

The beer and wine garden opens at noon and logging competitions resume at 1 p.m. after taking a break for

the parade.

Logging competition results and awards are presented at 4 p.m. the then the park closes.

The lawnmower races are in downtown Priest River for the seventh year, starting at 4:30 p.m.

Questions can be directed to the Priest River Chamber of Commerce at 208-4482721 or email prchamber@ conceptcable.com.

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SATURDAY, JULY 26

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County government entities have been looking at new community signs for the south county and Newport.

Miner Newspaper publisher Fred Willenbrock has volunteered during the past few months to gather input from community members and have proposals drawn for signs. Last week, the PUD commissioners agreed to provide funds and in-kind services to replace the sign near the southern county line on Highway 2. The PUD already removed the sign it paid for and maintained for many years because it had deteriorated.

The Newport sign will

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replace the one that is located at the southern entrance near Golden China Restaurant. It is being designed to complement the new sidewalk being built now.

The Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council and county commissioners are also studying funding sources. The Newport City Council reviewed the project at Monday night’s meeting and endorsed it. The council directed staff to also look at funding sources and in-kind possibilities. Willenbrock said they hope to build both by winter with the goal of exploring upgrading signs in the north county communities next year.

Comment period of caribou listing open until Aug. 6 ARLINGTON, Va. – The public can comment on a proposed rule to change the status of Woodland Caribou in northern Idaho and eastern Washington until Aug. 6.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a 12-month finding in the Federal Register in May, on a petition to delist the southern Selkirk Mountains population of woodland caribou. The Service determined the species doesn’t warrant a de-listing, but they are proposing to change the status of caribou from endangered to threatened.

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FIRE: State of emergency allows for the use of National Guard, state personnel FROM PAGE 1

she was surprised that Pend Oreille County was added to the state of emergency proclamation because the county is wetter than some of the other places in the state.

Pend Oreille County was added to the state of emergency because the Governor’s office wanted to be preemptive should fires get out of control, said Jaime Smith, spokesperson for the Governor’s office. “There were far more counties included that have no fires,� Smith said.

A state of emergency allows the use of Washington National Guard and State Guard personnel if needed to help battle the blazes and directs state agencies to do “everything reasonably possible� to assist with fighting the fires.

The declaration covers Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman and Yakima counties.

Smith said the resources are already stretched thin throughout the state from fighting the fires in central Washington. She said adding the counties to the current state of emergency would allow for faster response times in those counties should the resources be needed.

Winds sent smoke from the fires burning in central Washington this way and then shifted early this week to clear the air. Fires were burning on DNR land as well as National Forests. Fire crews from the Forest Service fought those while the state DNR has its own crews along with local volunteer fire departments working the rest.

Here is a listing of local counties and cities and what the current burning restrictions are.

Pend Oreille County: Pend Oreille County currently has all outdoor burning banned as of July 1. The county allows recreational fires in approved fire pits and gas and propane self-contained stoves and barbecues.

The county’s burn ordinance is tied to DNR policy.

Like last year, the DNR announced a burn ban on all DNR protected lands from July 1 through Sept. 30. This is apparently done in July regardless of fire danger as a preemptive measure.

The exception in the county ordinance is recreational fires. Recreational fires must be attended, no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet by 2 feet tall, a charged hose must be present or a large bucket of water, and the area around the fire free from debris for at least 3 feet.

If a fire were to escape from the property owner, they are responsible for any and all fire suppression costs.

City of Newport: Fire Chief Rob Owen said the main difference the city of Newport has on fire restrictions from the county ordinance is that yard burning and barrel burning are restricted year-round. “You can’t have those within the city,� Owen said.

Owen said portable recreational fire pits and approved fire pits are allowed for recreational fires in the city.

Department of Natural Resources: The Washington State Department of Natural Resources announced a statewide burn ban from July 1 through Sept. 30. This restricts all outdoor burning on DNR-protected forest lands, including private land outside cities. Gas and propane self-contained stoves and barbecues are allowed, however, charcoal briquettes are not allowed.

Campfires are still allowed in approved pits.

Officials suggest checking with the campground host before starting a campfire.

U.S. Forest Service: Franklin Pemberton, public information officer for the Colville National Forest said the Forest Service has restric-

‘We are still fairly wet on our forest.’ Franklin Pemberton

Public information officer, Colville National Forest

tions year-round on burning.

The agency manages the burning of wood waste according to weather conditions.

Campfires are still allowed on the National Forest, Pemberton said. He said having a shovel and five gallons of water are required. When the campers are leaving their campfire, if only for a short time, Pemberton said the fire should be cold to touch. “We are still fairly wet on our forest,� Pemberton said.

There were seven small fires sparked from lightning last week, Pemberton said. The largest fire burned about five acres. “We can usually knock it down fairly quickly,� Pemberton said.

WDFW: On Thursday, July 3, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) issued an emergency order imposing restrictions on WDFW-managed lands in eastern Washington. This restricts all outdoor burning on WDFW lands, which are primarily boat launches in this area.

The rule also prohibits fires

or campfires, including those in fire rings, although personal camp stoves and lanterns fueled by propane, liquid petroleum or liquid petroleum gas is allowed. Fireworks are prohibited year-round at all 33 WDFW wildlife areas and at about 700 water access sites around the state, said Clay Sprague, manager of the WDFW Lands Division.

hot for the area, he will shut them down.

Bonner County: Bob Howard, director of emergency services in Bonner County, said the county follows Idaho Department of Lands restrictions when it comes to burning and fires.

Howard said there are currently no wildfires burning in Bonner County that he is aware of. “We follow the guidance of the Idaho Department of Lands,� Howard said. “That way we are consistent.�

The Idaho Department of Lands Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Hicks said Gov. Butch Otter restricts recreational fires in the state of Idaho. No restrictions have been placed this season.

To get a burning permit for outdoor burning in Idaho for disposal of waste, go online to burnpermits.Idaho.gov.

Fire Danger Ratings: On Wednesday, July 9 at 12:01 a.m., DNR fire codes went into affect. Pend Oreille County has been moved to high fire danger levels Tuesday, July 22, up from a moderate status issued on July 9.

The DNR, the U.S. Forest Service, the federal Bureau of Land Management and the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs use the same fire danger rating systems.

South Pend Oreille Fire Chief Mike Nokes said that recreational fire restrictions usually don’t get placed on Pend Oreille County until the level reaches “high� or “extreme.� As of Tuesday, July 22, there have been no restrictions placed on recreational burning.

Priest River: West Pend Oreille Fire Chief Les Kokanos said that currently Priest River residents can burn under state ordinances for slash and yard waste, however, that may be changing soon. “It’s coming up shortly,�

Kokanos said. “One little spark and you have the whole garage burning.�

Kokanos said that recreational campfires are allowed currently in Priest River. “I might go all summer and not touch those,� Kokanos said.

If the weather becomes too

Idaho Department of Lands: The Idaho Department of Lands Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Hicks said that Otter restricts recreational fires in the state of Idaho. No restrictions have been placed this season.

Low: Low fire danger means fuels do not ignite easily from fire embers. It can ignite fires in duff or dry rotten wood from a more intense heat source, such as lightning. The Forest Service states that fires in open, dry grasslands may burn easily a few hours after raining but most wood fires will spread slowly, creeping or smoldering. The Forest Service said control of fires during this time is generally easy.

Moderate: Moderate fire danger is when fires can start from

most accidental causes but the number of fire starts is low. If a fire starts in open, dry grassland, it will spread quickly on windy days, however, most wood fires will spread slowly. Fires are not likely to become serious and are often easy to control, the Forest Service states online.

High: Fire danger at high levels means fires start easily and small fuels, such as grasses and needles, will ignite readily. The Forest Service said unattended campfires and brush fires are likely to escape. These fires are difficult to control unless put out while they are small. The fires could spread quickly with high-intensity on slopes and concentrated fuels.

Very High: Fires can start easily from

most causes and will spread rapidly. They have a quick increase in intensity after ignition.

Small fires can become large fires quickly and they have extreme fire intensity, such as long-distance spotting and fire whirls. These fires can be hard to control and can often become larger and longer-lasting fires.

Extreme: Extreme fire danger means fires of all types that start quickly and burn intensely.

They are all potentially serious and can spread quickly with intense burning.

These fires can become big fires faster than the fires under “very high� levels.

They are probable with longdistance spotting likely. They are difficult to fight and may become dangerous and last for several days.

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(509) 671-3736 for more information.(25p) YARD SALE Saturday, July 26th 9:004:00. Last house, South end of Blanchard on Highway 41 and Railroad Avenue.(25p) TREE/ SHRUB/ NOXIOUS WEED SPRAYING Starting at $35. Spider/ ant spray $45 outside, $25 inside. Guaranteed for 90 days. Servicing Diamond Lake, Newport, Cusick, Usk, Ione, and Metaline Falls on Tuesday, July 29th.

To schedule call Grumpy’s Spray Services today! (509) 251-6692. (25p) SANE MAN CONCERT Pend Oreille Players Association Theatre, August 9, 7:00 p.m. Rock, grunge, folk, punk. Tickets: (509) 447-9900, http://www.pendoreille.org (25HB-3p) VIETNAM VETERAN with medical permission seeking provider for quality medicine. Live in Newport (208) 290-5998. Trustworthy and discrete.(25p) DOLLY HUNT’S PRINCIPLED PURSUIT OF JUSTICE and her enviable work ethic coupled with her demonstrated leadership and commitment to our community has earned her my unconditional support for Prosecuting Attorney. Tom Metzger. See: www.dollyhunt.com (25p) OLDTOWN AUTO SALES We buy clean used cars and RV’s. See our complete inventory online at www. oldtownautos.com.(51HB-tf)

  

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Down Down River River Days Days

THE MINER

July 25, 26, & 27

JULY 23, 2014 |

Celebrating Pend Oreille Mine Opening

Past, Present and Future Pend Oreille Mine holds important place in north county history

METALINE FALLSWhen Teck announced the reopening of the Pend Oreille Mine near Metaline Falls this spring there was little doubt that it was a time to celebrate. The good paying jobs and needed stimulation for the stagnant local economy was reason enough. But the fact that this was the rejuvenation of one of the oldest and largest industries in the community made it even more significant. Some say throughout history the Down River Days was a time for the community to celebrate hydroelectric power, mining and their resource based economy.

The mine and ore processing will add about 160 new jobs in the north county at an average salary of $60,000 a year. They plan to get their workforce to about 240 employees who work 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

They hope to have the mine in the beginning stages of operation by December with the mine in full operation by April 2015.

Long history in community

COURTESY PHOTO|PEND OREILLE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

By the 1930s, the Pend Oreille Mine had a pretty modern shop with a number of electrically operated machines. Bare light bulbs were the order of the day, but the grinder in the foreground does have a guard on it.

Thanks to the people of Pend Oreille County for their support in the reopening of the Pend Oreille Mine.

Have a safe and fun Down River Days.

We’ll see you there!

If you have questions, please contact us.

This is a team effort.

For Job Postings see: teck.com 509-446-4516

The owners have changed over the years.

The mine and processing facility has opened and closed several times. But the purpose is the same: to produce zinc and lead for processing at the Trail, B.C. smelter.

Cominco started in 1906 as The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada, formed by the amalgamation of several units controlled by the Canadian Pacific Railway.

CM&S, or “Smelters” as it was often called by investors, changed its name SEE HISTORY, 2B

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Down River Days Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 25 6 p.m. Crazy Lady Softball at the Ione Field SATURDAY, JULY 26 EVENTS IN IONE PARK

7-10 a.m. Cowboy Breakfast Noon to 5 p.m. Crafts and Vendors 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beer Garden sponsored by the Selkirk Trailblazers

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Selkirk High School Wrestlers Bingo and Cake Walk 1 p.m. Tug of War, five member teams EVENTS ON MAIN STREET

56th Annual Down River Days Parade 10 a.m. Line up at Ione Primary School at 11 a.m. Parade 1:30 p.m. Barbie Jeep Ride 5 p.m. Mow-Obstacle Course sponsored by Block Bar and Grill

8 p.m. to Midnight Street Dance featuring Kenny Walker and the Knight Hawks

SUNDAY, JULY 27TH, EVENTS IN IONE PARK

7-10 a.m. Cowboy Breakfast from Noon to 5 p.m. Crafts and Vendors 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beer Garden sponsored by the Selkirk Trailblazers COURTESY PHOTO/PEND OREILLE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

The Pend Oreille Mine originally was located on the west side of the river and used 2-foot gauge railroad equipment. This shows the unloading bins outside the mine entrance.

HISTORY

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Selkirk High School Wrestlers Bingo and Cake Walk Snowmobile Water Cross Competition sponsored by the Selkirk Trailblazers

FROM PAGE 1B

to Cominco in 1966. Cominco’s core Sullivan mine at Kimberley, B.C., which began production in 1909, would operate for more than 90 years until its ore reserves were exhausted in 2001.

Teck began as The Teck-Hughes Gold Mines Limited in 1913, to develop a gold discovery by prospectors Sandy McIntyre and James Hughes at Kirkland Lake. The TeckHughes mine would produce for 50 years until 1965.

SEE HISTORY, 3B

Kathy

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Your Community Lender Cheryl M. Lipp, Loan Officer 509 684-6885 • 509 680-1597 309 South Main St., Colville email: cheryl.lipp@academy.cc www.academymortgage.com/cheryllip

I take pride in my customer’s who become life-long friends.

Down River Days July 26 & 27 Sat. 1 pm & 3 pm Sun. 11 am & 1 pm Train leaves from Ione Station Affair on Main Street Aug. 30 & 31 Sat. & Sun. 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm Train leaves from Metaline Falls Park Autumn Colors Oct. 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19

Great Pumpkin rides Oct. 25 & 26 Leaves from Ione Station Reservations: www.lionstrainrides.com or call 877-525-5226. M-F 6am-5pm Reservations highly recommended.

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Stop by and check our Storewide Savings!

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Our employees make the quality difference

8 a.m. Sign-up 11 a.m. Competition Saturday and Sunday Lions Club Train Rides at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Tickets cost $15 for adults ages 13-64, $10 for children 12 and under, and seniors over 64 years of age.

Children 2 and under ride for free.

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Newport Miner (509) 447-2433

ABC Heating & Electric (509) 684-2018

Newport Towing, LLC (509) 447-1200

Ben Franklin (208) 437-4822

Norstar Heating & Cooling (509) 684-4291

Block Bar & Grill (509) 442-3737

Northern Lakes Dock & Barge (208) 428-0505

Carey’s Auto Body Inc. (509) 684-2587 Cathy’s Cafe (509) 446-2447 Cedar RV Park (509) 442-2144 Coolin Marine Service (208) 443-2469 Dawson Construction & Concrete (509) 442-3702

Pro Automotive, Inc. (208) 448-0112 PUD District 1 (509) 447-3137 Royal Flush Septic (509) 671-1800 Seattle City Light (509) 446-3083

Falls Market (509) 446-2424

Seeber’s (509) 447-2484

H&D Diesel (509) 447-4699

Selkirk Ace Hardware (208) 437-5669

John L. Scott Real Estate (509) 447-3144

Teck Washington, Inc. Pend Oreille Operations (509) 446-4516

Metaline Falls Trading Co. (509) 446-2301

facebook.com/bfoldtown

Pend Oreille County Library (509) 447-2111

Durham School Services (509) 447-0505

Knight EZ Dock Inc. (509) 276-9501

Oldtown Idaho (208) 437-4822

Nu-Vu Theatre (509) 446-5000

Mountain Chicks (509) 442-2209 Mt. Linton Motel (509) 446-2238

The Country Hardware Store (509) 442-3532 Tri Pro Forest Products (208) 437-2412 Vaagen Brothers, Inc. (509) 684-5071

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PLAIN OLD SECOND-HAND TREASURES

Vintage Clothes Cottage Collectables Backyard Bits 304 Main Street • Ione, WA • (509) 442-2209 Open: 10 - 4 Wed. - Sat.

D 3 2 R N 1 P 509-684-9200 “Trust the Specialist!”

FILE PHOTO

Here’s the entrance to the Pend Oreille Mine, looking much the same way it has for the past 60-70 years.

HISTORY The Beaverdell mine, purchased by Teck in 1969, went back even further to 1898, and produced silver until 1991.

The association between Teck and Cominco began in 1986, when Teck and two industry partners acquired a shareholding from CP Limited, and culmi-

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nated with the merging of the two companies in July 2001.

Teck Cominco Limited is now a diversified mining corporation, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with assets totaling approximately $5 billion in Canadian dollars.

Shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The company is a world leader

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WED: ALL EXHIBITS ENTERED HORSE SHOW THUR: 12-9PM FLAG CEREMONY FAIR OPENING BEEF SHOW FRI: 9AM-9PM HOT APPLE PIE COMPETITION LIVESTOCK SHOW, WESTERN GAMING, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SAT: 9AM-11PM IEBRA BARREL RACING SELKIRK ACE HARDWARE MARKET SALE, CAR SHOW, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, BBQ, FAMILY DANCE IN THE PARK SUNDAY: 9AM-5PM PARADE OF CHAMPIONS CHILDREN’S CONTESTS CHURCH IN THE PARK

4404 N. Hwy 31 • Ione, WA

(509) 442-2144 www.cedarrvpark.com

Cathy’s Cafe

Homecooked Meals, Homemade Pies, Milkshakes Mon. - Fri. 6 am - 2 pm Sat. & Sun. 7 am - 2 pm (509) 446-2447 Metaline Falls

Congratulations North Pend Oreille County and Teck Mine!

FROM PAGE 2B

NORMAN MERKEL 1046 N. Hwy 395 Colville, WA

Enjoy Down River Days & Congratulations on the Re-Opening of Teck Mine

Elect

Committed to Public Service in Pend Oreille County Proven Leadership

OBIN Devoted to the Pursuit

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See you there!

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HISTORY FROM PAGE 3B

quantities of copper and gold.

The mine they owned north of Metalline Falls ceased operations in 2009 because of low zinc prices during the recession.

The international mining company said it is reopening in the wake of rising zinc prices. The estimated cost to open the mine is about $41 million and will take seven

‘Everyone from auto parts stores to restaurants will benefit.’

Lonnie Johnson

Chairman, Pend Oreille County EDC

months to open completely.

During an investor teleconference in April, Teck executives said tons of zinc have been cut from production globally due to the closing of depleted mines. They have at least five years of life based on current reserves and resources at Pend Oreille Mine. The executives said they are pleased with the prospects of Pend Oreille because of the reduced transportation costs to their Trail smelter.

This and other factors had them predicting to investors about $15 million a year in profits related to the mine operations.

About 10-12 trucks of concentrate will be driven across the Canadian border to the smelter in Trail, B.C., about 50 miles from the mine on a daily basis. The state rebuilt the highway from the mine to the border years ago to ac-

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Gail Smith, Owner Ione, WA

commodate the mine shipping.

This is the first large hiring for the mine since 2003.

The company is working on getting the facilities ready

Box Canyon Resort & Motel

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FILE PHOTO

This picture, taken before 2009, shows the entrance to the shaft, which contains a hoist that brings ore up about 1,300 feet and transports miners.

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Albeni Machine LLC Custom Welding • Fabrication Ornamental • Handrailing Equipment • Truck Repairs

on the Pend Oreille River

• Kitchen Units • Satellite TV • Single & Double Rates

(509) 442-3728 (800) 676-8883

Between Ione & Metaline

Hardwick Family Dentistry ROB HARDWICK, D.D.S.

208-437-3380 2215 Hwy 2 • Across from Albeni Dam

Gopher’s Diesel Repair

DOUGLAS S. MacKAY, D.D.S. 154 East First Street • Colville, WA (509) 684-3592 • Fax: (509) 685-9118

Serving the Tri-County for Over 10 Years

883 Williams Lake Rd. • Colville • 509-684-6637

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Supplying Industrial Sand since 1961

(509) 937-2221 • Valley, Washington

THE COUNTRY HARDWARE STORE

See you at Down River Days

Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy Down River Days Weekend!

Election Campaign paid solely by Curt Knapp Email: Knappcj@gmail.com http://curtknapp.wix.com/pendoreille-pud

313 Main St. • Ione, WA • (509) 442-3532 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning “Satisfaction Guaranteed”

SEE HISTORY, 5B

CAMO’D ARROW Archery Center - Full Pro Shop UR ARCHERY ALL YO HUNTING NEEDS 3-D - INDOOR INDOOR SHOOTING 20 YARDS OUTDOOR 10-70 YARDS LESSONS & MEMBERSHIPS (509) 935-6244

1965 Hwy 395, S. Chewelah, WA Wed. - Sat. 10:00 - 6:00

MASON LAW

DIVORCE • FAMILY LAW • AUTO ACCIDENT

ALSO: Custody Child Support Auto Accidents 509-443-3681 • W. 1707 Broadway, Spokane, WA www.spokaneinjuryanddivorcelaw.com

CURT KNAPP PUD COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2

to operate. Some of the machines have not been used in

Meet me in Ione Enjoy Down River Days Integrity • Leadership • Experience

Vote for

Dolly Hunt (R) Pend Oreille County Prosecutor

www.dollyhunt.com

Paid for by Committee to elect Dolly Hunt-Lori Hunt, Campaign Manager

Serving North Pend Oreille County building needs • Electrical • Hardwood • Lumber • Paint • Plywood • Roofing • Windows Wood Products and Lumber

Have fun at Down River Days From all of us at

Tiger Physical Therapy

Water Damage? 24 Hour Response Flood Restoration • Dry Out

Haney Lumber & Supply

390351 Hwy. 20 Ione (509) 442-2109 &

Cole’s Custom Cleaning (509) 684-8975 • (855) 684-8975

1101 N. Hwy 395 • Colville 509-684-2150

217 E 2nd Ave. Colville (509) 684-5027

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Colville Physical Therapy

“For all of your physical therapy needs”

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CAREY’S INC AUTO BODY

Hi-Tech Collision Repair We work with your insurance company to repair your vehicle to “before-accident” condition

• Computer Estimates • Color Matched Electronically On-Site • Semi-Down Draft Bake Spray Booth • Six Tower Frame Rack • Unibody Universal Measuring System with Upper Body Measuring • The Area’s Finest Technicians • Built by Satisfied Customers

FILE PHOTO

This is a view inside the ore processing facility where the concentrate is made.

509-684-2587

1101 S. Main. St., Colville

HISTORY FROM PAGE 4B

about five years and some new equipment may be purchased for efficiency and safety reasons.

Some areas of the mine will need to be secured during the preparation period. Officials plan to start mining areas where they stopped in 2009, and then move on to areas they have been exploring while on care and maintenance the past few years.

‘We are glad to be back to being an important part of the economy of the community.’

Dave Godlewski

Vice President of Teck American

The mine was placed on care and maintenance in 2009 because of de-

clining global economic conditions.

Impacts to north county The towns of Metaline Falls, Metaline and Ione will see an influx of people as the hiring process goes on.

Impacts countywide The mine currently uses about 2.5 megawatts of electricity per hour SEE HISTORY, 6B

In the heart of beautiful North Pend Oreille County

Mt. Linton Motel 103 N Grandview • Metaline Falls Reasonable Rates: (509) 446-2238

DELIVERS WHAT YOU NEED FOR ANY PROJECT, WHERE YOU NEED IT IN PEND OREILLE COUNTY

101 Robert Ave., Chewelah, WA • (509) 935-8829 DK40 w/LDR and Hydrostatic Drive R-4 Tires 41HP, 4 Cylinder Special Sale Price $23,995.00

LUMBER PLUMBING

HARDWARE ELECTRICAL PAINT TOOLS GARDENING Small ll Enough To Know You!

4 WD Tractors from 22 HP to 90 HP Many Cab Tractor options

520 Hwy 2, Oldtown, Idaho (208) 437-3153 • (800) 676-3153

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HISTORY FROM PAGE 5B

on care and maintenance mode. Once the mine is fully operational, it could use up to 6 megawatts per hour. The PUD will gain significant revenue from the sale of power to Teck.

The addition of more than 160 employees will add revenue to the PUD aswell.

“More customers create more revenue,” PUD Commissioner Rick Larson said.

The opening of the mine will benefit the county as well, but just how much

isn’t known yet. Pend Oreille County gets sales tax from big purchases made by the mine and property tax on real estate and equipment.

Businesses report to the state Department of Revenue, which sends the county its share.

As far as property taxes go, County Assessor Jim McCroskey said the mine is still assessed at what it was in 2009.

“We never reduced the valuation when they closed,” he said.

The equipment in the mine is assessed at $25 million. The real estate and buildings are assessed at $2.1 million.

McCroskey says the assessed value may increase once the mine is up and operating, but it depends on how much ore it is producing.

Like most in the county,

Lonnie Johnson, chairman of the Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council, said that the mine opening would give the county an economic boost.

“Everyone from auto parts stores to restaurants will benefit,” Johnson said.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Don Gronning and The Miner archives contributed to this report.

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for Additional Savings on sale and clearance items at all Macy’s Stores on Sat., August 23rd Donations & Volunteers always needed!

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BEST 16 oz. RIB EYE STEAKS IN TOWN! Homemade Pizzas & Dinner served till 9 pm Open Daily 11am - 9pm

Colville Valley Partners Store

Block Bar & Grill

5 th Avenue Bar & Grill

Full Restaurant, Spirits, Beer & Wine

214 21 14 E. E 5th A Ave. Metaline Falls 509-446-4234

Marcus Cider Fest 40th Annual

Saturday, October 4th Pancake Feed 8-10:30 Parade 10:30

Cider Pies Bingo Carnival • Beer Garden

LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY!

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Family Focused Services for All Age Groups

SELKIRK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

509-442-3737 • 425 Main Street, Ione, WA

We also offer Computerized Radiography Minor Surgery Fire & DOT Physicals Fracture Care • EKG’s . . . and much more

(Due to limited seating all foods will be served take out style)

(509) 442-3514 or (800) 554-2413 Monday thru Friday: 8am to 5pm 208 Cedar Creek Terrace, Ione

RTI PEND OREILLE’S

Appreciation Day

EOE & Provider

BBQ

JULY 25TH

We salute the businesses and residents that make North Pend Oreille County a great place to live, work and play.

Join us for a fun-filled event.

Kick off your Down River Day’s weekend with lunch at RTI. July 25th from 11-3 p.m.

Lunch, prizes & lots of goodies!

Pend Oreille Public Utility District

N. 130 Washington, Newport (509) 447-3137 n (509) 446-3137 n (509) 242-3137 www.popud.com ‘Quality Service

Tours Available

at Low Cost’

322 Main Street Ione, WA

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Caring for Family and Friends Since 1910

For Assistance in: • Pre-Planning & Pre-Payment Plans • Funerals • Monuments Cremations (Performed Locally) All occasion room w/kitchenette for any party or gathering.

Call to inquire.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home & Crematory Locally Owned & Operated

(208) 448-1012 118 Wisconsin Street • Priest River

(509) 447-3118 423 W. 2nd Street • Newport

Country Carpet Cleaning countrycarpetcleaningwa.com 509-684-4195

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DOCKS -NEW & REBUILD PILE DRIVING WATER FRONT ENHANCEMENT RIPRAP/ SAND & GRAVEL

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Queen Morgan invites you to the

Tri County PeeWee Rodeo (Formerly Clayton PeeWee Rodeo)

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COLVILLE SMALL ENGINE REPAIR 509-684-2272 Colville, WA

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We salute the Down River Communities and the people who make this a wonderful place to live.

We deliver to North County SELKIRK RK

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“Your Hometown Difference”

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ROAD TRIP! Visit Northeast Washington and the majestic Pend Oreille County

Come and enjoy our Down River Communities GEAR UP FOR AN ADVENTURE

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Van Dyke Logging (509) 442-3852

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Sears Authorized Retail Dealer 702 North Highway • Colville, WA 509-685-1880 Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 630pm Sat 9am - 6pm • Sun 11am-4pm

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Two racers launch their way into the Pend Oreille River to compete in the Water Cross.

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CELEBRATING 102 YEARS!

Photos from 2013 Down River Days

Tiger Historical Museum Blacksmith Shop Gift Shop Open Thur-Mon • 10 - 4 (thru Labor Day)

Open first 3 weekends in Oct.

Intersection of Hwy 31 & 20 Ione, WA 509-442-4656

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Produce • Groceries Beer • Wine Weekdays 8-8 Sat & Sun 9-8

Metaline Falls

Popping a wheelie on his snowmobile, Austin Heine gives the audience a show.

RIGHT: Water Cross participant Garrett Doebler crosses the finish line with a splash as he completes his race across the Pend Oreille River.

I would be honored to have your continued support.

WE SALUTE DOWN RIVER DAYS

Enjoy Down River Days Congrats to the Teck Mine Re-Opening

Shelly

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Minimum amount financed is $5,000. Fixed APR of 3.99%, 5.99%, 6.99% or 12.99% assigned based on credit approval criteria. Example: Monthly payments per $1,000 financed based on 36 month term are $29.52 at 3.99% rate and $33.69 at 12.99%. Standard down payment requirement is based on credit approval criteria. **Customer Cash offer good on select 2010-2014 models between 6/1/14-9/30/14. Offer good only in the U.S., excluding the state of Hawaii.

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Clinical supervision, training, and continuing education units provided. Applicants must have a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Part time and full time positions available in Priest River/ Oldtown area. Hourly wage is based on experience (generally $15 to $16 an hour); good benefits including mileage reimbursement, health insurance, paid time off (full time), and 401k. Complete online application at www.sequelemployment.com (24-3) COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR Counseling Services: full time, union position. Salary: $2,886.75/ month plus County benefits. B A degree required. See job description for complete list of qualifications and essential job functions.

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has been filed with the clerk of said court.

The basis for the complaint is reformation of a Deed of Trust recorded under Pend Oreille Recorder’s No. 20090300708 Dated: June 23, 2014 MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP /s/ Joseph Ward McIntosh Joseph Ward McIntosh, WSBA #39470 Attorney for Plaintiff

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2007 0293515 NOTICE ERIC J. RICHARD- OF TRUSTEE’S SALE SON, individually; et. al., Pursuant to the Revised Defendants.

Code of Washington TO: ERIC RICHARD- 61.24, et. seq. I. NOSON; TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN T H E S TAT E O F that Quality Loan SerWA S H I N G T O N T O vice Corp. of WashingSAID DEFENDANT ton, the undersigned You are hereby sum- Trustee, will on 8/1/2014, moned to appear within at 10:00 AM At the main sixty days after the date entrance to the Superior of first publication of Courthouse, 229 S. this summons, to wit, Garden Avenue, Newwithin sixty days after port, WA 99156 sell at the 2nd day of June, public auction to the 2014, and defend the highest and best bidder, above entitled action payable in the form of in the above entitled credit bid or cash bid in court, and answer the the form of cashier’s complaint of the Plaintiff check or cer tified Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., checks from federally or and serve a copy of State chartered banks, your answer upon the at the time of sale the undersigned attorneys following described real for plaintiff Wells Fargo property, situated in the Bank, N.A., at his office County of Pend Oreille, below stated; and in State of Washington, to case of your failure to do wit: THE WEST 68 FEET so, judgment will be ren- OF LOTS 11, 12 AND dered against you ac- 13 IN BLOCK 30 OF cording to the demand CONTINUED ON 10B of the complaint, which

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Your right to know and be informed of the functions of your government are embodied in public notices.

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

CONTINUED FROM 9B TALMADGE’S THIRD ADDITION TO NEWPORT, PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 11, RECORDS OF THE AUDITOR OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WA. More commonly known as: 618 S SPOKANE AVE , NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/23/2007, recorded 07/24/2007, under 2007 0293515 records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from DOUGLAS BARNETT AND MICHELLE E. BARNETT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to LAND TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTE,S INC., (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC, as Beneficiary, the beneficial

interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC R E G I S T R AT I O N SYSTE,S INC., (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC (or by its successorsin-interest and/or assigns, if any), to GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $71,082.04 IV. The sum owing on the ob-

ligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $145,604.79, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 8/1/2010, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The abovedescribed real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 8/1/2014. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 7/21/2014 (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 7/21/2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the 7/21/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME DOUGLAS BARNETT AND MICHELLE E. BARNETT, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 618 S SPOKANE AVE , NEWPORT, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property de-

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scribed in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 10/21/2013. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to pos-

session 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. 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 I N WA S H I N G T O N NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

See below for safe

sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you.

If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm.

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal. hud.gov/hudportal/ HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http:// www.hud. gov/offices/ hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ index.cfm?webListAc tion=search&searchst ate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for as-

sistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-6064819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

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CONTINUED FROM 10B USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 3/28/2014 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 714-5731965 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan. com TS No.: WA-13599126-TC P1088557 7/2, 07/23/2014 Published in The Newport Miner July 2 and 23, 2014. (22, 25)

______________ 2014244 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERJOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT NO. 14-4-00045-0 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT BERNARD CARTER, Deceased.

The Co-personal representatives named below have been appointed as Copersonal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations,

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:

present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Co-personal representatives or the Co-personal representative ‘s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) Thirty days after the Co-personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of filing copy of Notice to Creditors: July 8, 2014 Date of First publication: July 16, 2014 /s/Catina Renee Shue R o b e r t E d w a rd Carter /s/ Robert Edward Carter Personal Representatives 57 Valley View Road Moses Lake, WA 98837 Larry L. Tracy Attorney for CoPersonal Representatives /s/Larry L. Tracy by: /s/ Larry L. Tracy W.S.B.A. #3035 Published in The Newport Miner July 16, 23 and 30, 2014. (24-3)

______________ 2014247 PUBLIC NOTICE Public Utility District No. 1 Of Pend Oreille County Notice Of Public Hearing For Public Comments Regarding Distributed Generation The Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County has scheduled a public hearing for the consideration of policies and associated equipment and engineering fees for customer owned generation facilities up to 100kWh capacity.

The date, time and location of the hearing is as follows: July 29, 2014 12:30 p.m., Box Canyon Dam location Box Maintenance Shop, Upstairs 7492 Hwy 31 Ione, WA 99139 The public is invited to attend and be heard.

Karen Willner Clerk of the Board

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

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

The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising or real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To Published in The complain of discrimination Newport Miner July 16 call HUD toll-free at 1-800- and 23, 2014. (24-2) 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the ______________ hearing impaired is 1-8002014248 927-9275. (31tf) PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille

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County did on July 14, 2014 received a complete SEPA Environmental Checklist with supplemental documents prepared

by Alan Cable and did on July 14, 2014 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Recreational Dock, Ramp, and Pier project (FILE NO. SEPA-14011), Location: 571 Bear Paw Dr., Newport, WA 99156; Sec. 35, Town. 32, Range 44. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on July 14, 2014, 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. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than July 31, 2014. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department.

The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner, tmclaughlin@pendoreille.org.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic P ro j e c t A p p r o v a l (WDFW), and Regional General Permit 7 (Corps) Dated: July 14, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner July 16 and 23, 2014. (24-2)

______________ 2014245 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. Trustee’s Sale No: 01-XGP-130745 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, will on August 22, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at THE MAIN STAIRS OF THE OLD CITY COURTH O U S E , 6 2 5 W. FOURTH STREET, NEWPORT, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal proper ty (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: Real property in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, described as follows:

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P A R C E L 443008200001 THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 44 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PA R C E L 443007119001 EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF T H E N O RT H E A S T QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER SECT 7, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 44 EAST, AND WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 44 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WA. Tax Parcel No: 443008200001, commonly known as 302 DIAMOND VIEW ROAD, NEWPORT, WA. The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 2/13/2011, recorded 3/3/2011, under Auditor’s/Recorder’s No. 20110307952, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from MARTIN C RIEBE AND SHANNON V RIEBE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor, to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held

by PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC FKA GREEN PLANET SERVICING, LLC. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 9/1/2012, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT M O N T H LY P A YMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of April 23, 2014 Delinquent Payments from September 01, 2012 13 payments at $1,379.26 each $17,930.38 7 payments at $1,418.40 each $9,928.80 (0901-12 through 04-2314) Late Charges: $941.76 BENEFICIARY ADVANCES CORPORATE ADVANCE $1,294.52 Suspense Credit: $0.00 TOTAL: $30,095.46 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $246,287.80, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as

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are provided by statute. V The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expenses of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on August 22, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by August 11, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before August 11, 2014, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after August 11, 2014, (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 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 addresses: MARTIN C RIEBE, 302 DIAMOND VIEW ROAD, NEWPORT, WA, 99156 MARTIN C RIEBE, PO BOX 112, NEWPORT, WA, 99156 SHANNON V RIEBE, PO BOX 112, NEWPORT, WA, 99156 SHANNON V RIEBE, 302 DIAMOND VIEW ROAD, NEWPORT, WA, 99156 by both first class and certified mail on 3/18/2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 3/17/2014, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Trustee’s Sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will be required to have in his/ her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash, cashier’s check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary’s opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid in cash, cashier’s check, or certified check within one hour of the making of the bid. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described 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 same 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. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED I N WA S H I N G T O N 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: 1-877-894HOME (1-877-9844663) Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: 1-800-5694287 Web site: http:// www.hud.gov/offices/ hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index. cfm?webListAction=s earchandsearchstate =WAandfilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: 1-800-6064819 Website: http:// nwjustice.org/whatclear 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 proceeding under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with section 2 of this act.

DATED: 4/21/2014 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION Trustee By: MELANIE BEAMAN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Address: 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Infor mation: www. rtrustee.com A - 4 4 5 5 3 8 5 0 7 / 2 3 / 2 0 1 4 , 08/13/2014 Published in The Newport Miner July 24 and August 13, 2014.

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______________ 2014250 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE

COUNTY No. 13-4-00029-0 Probate Notice to Creditors (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of Dan B. Kelly, Deceased.

Please take notice The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.01 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: July 23, 2014. /s/ Robyn Kelly Robyn Kelly, Personal Representative Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 Newpor t, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner July 23, 30 and August 6, 2014. (25-3)

______________ 2014251 PUBLIC NOTICE N E W P O R T SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice of Board Budget Adoption Hearing and Board Retreat The Board of Directors of Newport Consolidated Joint School District will hold a budget adoption hearing July 28, 2014 at noon to be held at the District Office Board Room. In addition, the Board of Directors has called a Board Retreat immediately following the budget adoption hearing to be held at 671 Southshore Road, Newport, Washington for the purpose of self evaluation and establish 2014-15 Board Goals.

The next regular meeting will be August 26, 2014 at 5 pm to be held at the Newport School District’s Board Room.

Published in The Newport Miner July 23, 2014. (25)

______________ 2014252 PUBLIC NOTICE SURPLUS MATERIAL FOR SALE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County has declared the following as no longer necessary, material to, or useful in the operations of the District and, therefore, surplus to the needs of the Public Utility District: • Fleet Asset #110 - 1990 Ford F-250

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VIN # 2FTHF26MOLCB30378 This item is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty or guarantee given or implied. It needs a new transmission.

This item may be viewed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Newport Warehouse.

Contact Kevin Fisher at 509-671-1321.

Sealed bids will be received at the PUD offices, 130 N. Washington, PO Box 190, Newport, WA. 99156, or at Box Canyon Dam Visitors Center, 7492 Hwy. 31, PO Box 547, Ione, WA. 99139 until 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 1, 2014.

Indicate “Sealed Bid” on the outside of the envelope.

The bids will be opened August 4, 2014 and awarded at the August 5, 2014 Board meeting.

Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner July 23 and 30, 2014. (25-2)

______________ 2014253 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on July 17, 2014 received a complete SEPA Environmental Checklist with supplemental documents prepared

by Gloria Mantz and did on July 17, 2014 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Recreational Dock, Ramp, and Pier project(FILE NO. SEPA-14-012), Location: 571 Bear Paw Dr., Newport, WA 99156; Sec. 35, Town. 32, Range 44. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on July 17, 2014, and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than August 07, 2014. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department.

The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner, tmclaughlin@pendoreille.org.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic P ro j e c t A p p ro v a l (WDFW), and Regional General Permit 7 (Corps) Dated: CONTINUED ON 12B

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PUD gets OK on upstream fish passage for Box dam

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Public Utility District received a Determination of Completeness as part of County Development Regulations, Friday, July 18, for the upstream fish passage project at Box Canyon Dam. This is part of the requirements by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for relicensing the hydroelectric project.

The estimated costs for

completing the trap and haul fish ladder will be more than $15 million, said Patrick Buckley, PUD Natural Resources Manager.

The PUD received a complete SEPA Checklist, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, Site Plans and a Biological Assessment for the project.

Buckley said the design is 90 percent complete and the permitting process is just getting started. He said construction should start in February 2015 and be completed about

December 2016.

The trap and haul fish ladder will help three native species of fish be relocated from below the dam in Boundary pool to the Ione area upstream.

Buckley said that moving the fish would consist of putting the three target species into fiberglass holding tanks.

The fish are then taken by truck and deposited upstream at an undisclosed location near Ione.

“I can’t disclose (the location),” Buckley said. “We are

moving rare and endangered species at times.”

FERC stated during the relicensing that certain projects have to be completed throughout the operating term of Box Canyon to combat issues such as fish passage and dissolved gases in the river.

“In our license, there is a section of it called prescription for fish waves,” Buckley said. “In that, it says you need to provide safe and timely fish passage.”

The new fish ladder will op-

NoaNet, CNS work together on Internet

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District said being a part owner to Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet) is a benefit of more than $240,000 annually because they share resources, provide Internet to the PUD and offer low-cost maintenance and support.

“As NoaNet members we not only receive income but also have the benefit of reduced costs in many areas,” said Rhonda Thomas, PUD Information Technology Director. “We have estimated the benefits of being a NoaNet member to be over $240,000 a year.”

Thomas said owning a portion of NoaNet comes with both risks and benefits.

“At this time, the District believes the benefits outweigh the risks,” Thomas said. “The District believes its CNS endeavor is safer

and better positioned for the future with NoaNet as a resource.”

NoaNet is a non-profit provider for broadband Internet in Washington State, providing rural areas with access to high speed Internet. They have a broadband network of more than 1,800 fiber miles across the state.

The non-profit received $140 million in federal grants to supply fiber to more than 170 communities and 2,000 schools, hospitals, emergency responders, libraries, colleges and universities.

NoaNet was formed in late 2000 when a number of public utility districts came together from across the state. The Pend Oreille PUD ownership share is about 4.77 percent. Grant County PUD may be releasing their shares, increasing all of the PUD portions. The current members are PUDs from Benton, Franklin, Clallam,

Jefferson, Mason, Grant, Pacific, Kitsap, Okanogan and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as Energy Northwest.

“Recently Grant County PUD decided to release their ownership share and unless that decision is changed, this share will be redistributed to the remaining owners and will increase the District’s ownership share to 5.76 percent,” Thomas said.

Similar to a small business, banks would not lend to NoaNet without a guarantee of repayment from the owners, so the Pend Oreille PUD share has a written agreement for $8 million if needed.

“NoaNet has a written agreement with the bank and each member has a written agreement with NoaNet guaranteeing repayment of the debt to the extent of their ownership share,” said Thomas. “Eventually, NoaNet should be able to borrow without guaran-

$10 per night for tent camping and $12 per night for recreational vehicle hookups.

There will be a free shuttle bus, provided by Kaltran, running from Cusick to the Usk Grill, up to the county fairgrounds

CONTINUED FROM 11B July 17, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner July 23 and 30, 2014. (25-2)

______________ 2014254 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on July 17, 2014 received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Dewain Richter, and did on July 17, 2014 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a recreational dock and ramp on Diamond Lake. (FILE NO. SV14-004), Location: 101 Southshore Diamond Lake Rd., Newport, WA 99156 (Lot 4 Diamond Beach). An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on July 12, 2014, and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this

and back to the Cusick Park, Saturday afternoon and evening. “(The bus is) to provide people with free transportation to all those different places,” Lithgow said.

Sunday, Aug. 10 is an optional day for a chance to win a customized fiberglass canoe. Paddlers

may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11355). Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department.

The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. N a tu ra l Re s o u rc e Planner, (509) 4476462, tmclaughlin@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than August 07, 2014. The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will be hearing this Substantial Shoreline Development Permit Application on August 12, 2014 at 6:00pm in the Cusick Community Center, 111 S. First Ave., Cusick, WA Required Permits: Shoreline Variance (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend

will throw a dart and receive a card before they launch at Cusick, where they finished day one. The second day stops are the boat launch on the Kalispel Reservation Powwow grounds and take-out is at the Public Access Site near Riverbend.

Lithgow said that some

Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: July 17, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner July 23 and 30, 2014. (25-2)

______________ 2014255 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on July 17, 2014 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Pend Oreille County Road Dept., and did on July 17, 2014 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a 50’ X 32’ bridge on Smalle Creek (FILE NO. SSDP-14-005), Location: Westside Calispel Rd. (MP 14.2), Cusick, WA 99119. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on July 14, 2014, and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The

optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11355). Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department.

The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. N atural R esource Planner, (509) 4476462, tmclaughlin@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than August 07, 2014. The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will be hearing this Substantial Shoreline Development Permit Application on August 12, 2014 at 6:00pm in the Cusick Community Center, 111 S. First Ave., Cusick, WA Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit

tees.”

Thomas said some of the benefits come from the arrangements the PUD and NoaNet have in terms of shared resources. The PUD gets 15 percent of all business NoaNet picks up and drops off in Spokane because they share the resource.

“This amount fluctuates but is currently averaging $174,000 annually,” Thomas said.

She said the PUD’s in county circuits are sold through NoaNet to statewide customers, and they pay for these services and then bundle the PUD costs to bill the customers.

The PUD also uses the Network Operations Center for 24 hour a day seven days a week support.

“We are able to contract these services at a reduced rate,” Thomas said. “There are other interrelationships that benefit both NoaNet and the District.”

people only prefer to paddle for one day, however, interest has been shown in making this a two-day event.

“Each day is independent of the other day,” Lithgow said. If you have any questions about the event, contact Lithgow at 509-447-6457.

(Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Nationwide Permit (Corps of Engineers) Dated: July 17, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner July 23 and 30, 2014. (25-2)

______________ 2014256 PUBLIC NOTICE MEETING NOTICE The Commission, in accordance with RCW 42.30 has called a regular meeting to occur in the Sandifur Meeting Room of Newport Hospital at 714 West Pine Street, Newport, Washington, Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 3:00 pm. *Note: the meeting will occur hour earlier than the regular schedule.

By Order of the Commission Public Hospital District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County Thomas W. Wilbur CEO & Superintendent Published in The Newport Miner July 23, 2014. (25)

______________ 2014257 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Applica-

based on further review.

Any person wanting to express their views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact Todd McLaughlin with the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department at 509-4474821.

The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 W. Fourth St.

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erate up to 71,000 cubic feet per second and will be made out of concrete and steel. It is anticipated to last more than 50 years.

Other required permits for this project include the shoreline conditional use permit and floodplain development permit from the county, a hydraulic project approval from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and federal authorization from the Army Corps of Engineers.

Other authorizations and permits may be required

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.

Jody N. Dewitt, 37, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to pay Dewitt fines and notify of address change. She is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Her last known address was in the Newport area.

Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

Nathaniel D. Overlin, 18, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on Overlin original charges of attempt to elude, driving under the influence, and reckless endangerment. He is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

His last known address was in the Newport area.

Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

tion Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on July 18, 2014, receive a complete SEPA Checklist, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, Site Plans, and a Biological Assessment from Pend Oreille PUD #1, and did on July 18, 2014 issue a Determination of Completeness for an Upstream Fish Passage project at Box Canyon Dam. (FILE NO. SCUP-14-001), Location: Within Sect.

19, T38N, R43E WM, Box Canyon Dam, Metaline, WA 99152.

An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on July 14, 2014.

Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Todd McLaughlin,

Rosie L. Strickland, 41, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on origiStrickland nal charges of theft third. She is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes. Her last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is surrounding Washington counties only.

Lloyd E. Miller, 50, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear Miller on original charges of drug possession with no prescription. He is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is surrounding Washington counties only.

Place your classified or display ad with The Miner and it will appear in both newspapers - The Newport Miner (Pend Oreille County) and The Gem State Miner (West Bonner County). All for one good price. Call (509) 447-2433 for details.

Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner.

Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than August 07, 2014.

R e q u i r e d P e rmits:, Shoreline Conditional Use Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Federal Authorization (Army Corps). Other authorizations may be required based on further review.

Dated: July 18, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner July 23 and 30, 2014. (25-2)

______________ 2014258 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY No. 14-4-00026-3 Probate Notice to Creditors (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of Betty G. Miller, Deceased.

Please take notice The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would

be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: July 23, 2014. /s/ Kaye Bush Kaye Bush, Personal Representative Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 Newpor t, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner July 23, 30 and August 6, 2014. (25-3)