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Volume 109, Number 1 | 4 Sections, 34 Pages

No wake restrictions lifted

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Commissioners voted to lift the no wake restrictions at Diamond Lake and Bead Lake Tuesday, July 24. The restriction will be lifted immediately at Bead Lake. It will come off Diamond Lake Friday at 4 p.m.

That is so that the sheriff’s office can have time to place temporary no wake

buoys close to shore in the Elu Beach, South Shore and Willow Cove areas.

“These are being placed to encourage boaters to recreate further away from the shoreline area and allow wakes to dissipate as much as possible before reaching shore,” county commissioner Diane Wear wrote in an email announcing the lifting of the no wake restriction.

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Thunderstorm tears through area Falling tree kills driver at Priest Lake

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

Tough ride Waylon Timentwa of Omak had to ride Tomahawk twice Saturday night, July 21, at the Newport Bull-A-Rama bull riding competition. The bull fouled him at the gate during this ride, so he was given a second chance. He made the most of it winning second place with an 86-point ride. Only three bull riders made qualified rides at this year’s event. See the full resorts on page 2B.

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PRIEST RIVER – Priest River’s biggest weekend of the year is coming up, Friday, July 27, through Sunday, July 29.

Timber Days events will take place all over town, from Main Street downtown to Priest River Junior High, and everywhere in between.

Festivities kick off Friday evening at 7 p.m. with the Hot Neon Nights Car Cruise, sponsored by the Asphalt Angels.

Classic and souped up cars will cruise around town.

Saturday, July 28 starts with the huckleberry pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m., sponsored by the Priest River Lamanna High School Spartan Adult Booster Club in the city park.

The 33rd annual Run for the Berries road race will be held Timber Days weekend, sponsored by the Newport/Priest River Rotary Club. Runners start off Saturday at 8 a.m. near the city park. Participants

can choose from a one mile or five mile course along the Pend Oreille River.

Registration is $27 or $20 with no commemorative T-shirt. A family of four can register as a group for $52. The entry fee comes with a coupon for a free huckleberry pancake breakfast. For more information, contact race director Brad Mingay at 208-448-2875 or bmingay@conceptcable.com.

Vendors will open their booths in the city park at 8 a.m., and the Show N Shine car show is at Priest River Junior High beginning at 8 a.m.

Preliminary logging competitions begin in the park at 9 a.m. Saturday, the same time parade entries check in at the U.S. Bank parking lot.

The Run for the Berries awards ceremony is at 10 a.m. in the park and the parade begins at 11 a.m., with the theme “Priest River, in the Middle of Everything.” The Bull of the Woods Norm Peterson will be

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BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County elections staff unloaded 8,049 ballots at the Newport post office Wednesday afternoon, July 18. The deadline to have them returned is Aug. 7.

The big local races this summer are for the District 1 and District 3 county commissioner seats. Only precincts within those districts will vote on the race in the primary election. The top two votergetters in each race regardless of party will move on to November’s general election when the entire county will get a chance to vote.

It seems that people are not rushing to return their ballots this time. The county’s elections supervisor Liz Krizenesky said that in 2010 – the last time a county commissioner seat was on the ballot – the county was seeing 400 ballots returned each day.

Ballots have been out for nearly a week now, and as of Tuesday, the

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|| Legislators visit for shoreline discussion CUSICK – The local property rights group is hosting state legislators and an expert hydro geologist for a discussion on the county’s draft shoreline master plan. The Citizens Alliance for Property Rights will host the meeting Wednesday, July 25 at the American Legion Hall in Cusick.

Attending will be 7th District Representatives Joel Kretz and Shelly Short along with Steve Neugebauer, hydro geologist with the SNR company of Duvall, Wash. Sen. Bob Morton will not be able to attend.

Tim Ibbetson, president of the county’s CAPR organization, said this is a chance for people to talk to their state representatives before the public comment period closes for Pend Oreille County’s Shoreline Master Program.

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Washington primary election ballots now in voters’ hands

Timber Days fun for the whole family

BY MICHELLE NEDVED

COOLIN – Heavy rains, high winds, thunder and lightning tore through eastern Washington and North Idaho Friday afternoon, July 20 just before 3 p.m. The storm caused extensive

damage, with Priest Lake being one of the areas hit the hardest. There were reports of 100 mph winds and tall waves on the lake.

A Walla Walla man was killed at Pinto Point on the east side of Priest Lake when a large tree struck his pickup.

Gary E. Beirwagen, 66, was

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Pend Oreille County elections assistant Kyle Olson hands off a box of ballots for the primary election to U.S. Postal Service employee Melody Edwards.

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The CAPR meeting will start at 7 p.m. with the discussion with representatives getting underway about 7:30 p.m. A question and answer period is scheduled for about an hour, ending at 9 p.m. Attendees are allowed one question per person, until all have had an opportunity ask their questions.

Shoreline meetings set July 30-Aug. 1 NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County will hold three public hearings on the Shoreline Master Program.

The meetings will be held in the north, middle and south parts of the county. All meetings will begin at 6 p.m.

On Monday, July 30, there will be a meeting at the Sacheen Lake Fire Station at 6131 Highway 211.

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On Tuesday, July 31, there will be a hearing at the PUD’s Box Canyon Room at 130 N. Washington Ave. in Newport, and on Wednesday, Aug. 1, there will be a hearing at the Ione Community Center at 210 Blackwell in Ione.

The public will be able to submit written comments until Wednesday, Aug. 8.

The draft document can be viewed online at www. pendoreilleco.org/county/shoreline_master_program_update.asp or in person between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse at 625 W. Fourth St. in Newport.

Golf tournament benefits women, children PRIEST LAKE – The Fourth Annual Priest Lake

Elementary School and Priest Lake Ladies Golf Breast Cancer Golf Tournament is Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Priest Lake Golf Course with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.

A silent auction will be held at the course from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost of the tournament is $65, which includes entry fee, greens fee, and hearty appetizers after golf.

Last year, through entry fees, silent auction, private donations, and various activities during the tournament, almost $5,000 was raised. The money benefitted the elementary school children and helped support 34 women in the Priest Lake area who could not afford mammograms, plus two re-exams.

For more information about the golf tournament, contact the Priest Lake Golf Course at 208-4432525.

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A rider takes off on an exhibition run at the Run Whatya Brung motorcycle drag races in Oldtown Saturday.

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Riding for veterans OLDTOWN – Killing Machine Choppers and friends held their third annual veteran’s benefit Saturday, July 21, in Oldtown.

Once again the event was well attended and despite a freak storm on Friday that caused several hundred dollars worth of damage, more than $1,000 was raised for the American Legion Riders and 2nd Shot.

Organizers estimate there were more than 1,000 people in attendance – roughly five times the population of Oldtown.

It was great fun with something for everyone, they said.

There were beer gardens, a bikini

bike wash, the Orbitron ride, food and merchandise vendors, and the popular drag racing. The “Pirate Wenches” served as flag girls for the second year running, and the Pirate Party Crew supplied security, track maintenance, spotters and runners to keep the drag races running smoothly.

First prize on Pirrello’s custommade “Wheel of Misfortune” was $500 toward a motorcycle paint job at Classic Auto Body.

“One of the things I love about this event is the families,” said Mike Lovas, who helps organize the event. “This event really is a family affair. … I hesitate to

break the stereotype of the big, bad, angry biker, but bikers have changed.”

Music, racing commentary and announcements were handled expertly once again by DJ Ron Goodbrake. The High Ridaz provided entertainment in the form of stunts and trick riding during one of the breaks in racing excitement.

There was one minor accident, but no one required the services of the EMTs that were called as a precaution. Although a misunderstanding shut down

honored immediately following the parade.

Priest River Animal Rescue is planning a K9 log pull for Saturday at about noon, after the parade. The entry-fee is $10 per dog, and prizes will be present for small, medium and large dogs.

Call Critters at 208-448-1180 to register or ask questions.

The beer garden will be open from noon to 4 p.m. serving beer and wine.

The National Guard Obstacle Course for kids in the park is from noon to 4 p.m., and music featuring The Skivees starts at 12:30 p.m.

Logging competitions resume at 1 p.m. and awards will be presented at 4 p.m. Events

include men’s springboard, men’s standing block, men’s underhand, men’s single buck, men’s double buck, hot saw, women’s single buck, axe throw, stock saw, women’s underhand, 140 cc modified hot saw, and Jack and Jill.

The park closes at 4 p.m., but that’s not the end of the fun. The Family Dance sponsored by the Asphalt Angels is at 7 p.m. in the Mitchell’s Harvest Foods parking lot.

Sunday features the National Guard climbing wall and a poker run.

The Priest River Lawnmower Drag Races will be held Sunday, July 29 on Main Street in downtown Priest River. A poker run will be held at 10:30 a.m., so

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bring your ATV, bikes, golf carts or just walk with the group.

New this year is a junior class for the lawnmower drags. Those 14 or older will be racing with the adult class, with parental consent. All mowers will have a safety inspection prior to racing.

Entertainment between races will include a toddlers batteryoperated vehicle race with prizes for their participation.

For more information, contact Doug Wagner at 208-448-2129.

Timber Days is organized by the Priest River Chamber of Commerce, which can be reached at 208-448-2721 or prchamber@ conceptcable.com. Visit the chamber website at www.priestriverchamber.com.

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county had collected 486.

Krizenesky said the slower returns may be because there are several races on the ballot. State officials, such as governor and attorney general are up for election, as well as representatives in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

“I think people are not sure who to vote for,” she said. “Maybe they’re taking a little more time to think about it.”

The state will not be mailing out a voters’ guide for the primary election as it did in presidential election years 2004 and 2008. The Legislature approved money for it then because the state had two different types of primary elections in those years.

There was a need to explain the system to voters, said David Ammons, communications director

The Miner published interviews with local candidates in last week’s edition. Election information for Pend Oreille and Bonner counties can be found at The Miner Online. Go to www. pendoreillerivervalley.com/election.

Ballots can be returned by mail, as long as they are postmarked by Aug. 7. They can also be deposited at one of the 24-hour drop boxes – one in the alley beside the old courthouse in Newport and one by the Ione Community Center. The auditor’s office is also collecting ballots during office hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is located on the first floor of the courthouse. The office will be open until 8 p.m. on election day.

New voters must register by July 30 in person at the auditor’s office. Call the office at 509-4476472 with questions.

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The water is still about seven inches above the point where the no wake restriction was lifted last year and above where the commissioners decided to put it on this year. The water level has dropped about two and a half inches since the culvert under South North Road was cleaned in early July.

Commission chairwoman Laura Merrill was absent from Tuesday’s meeting. She is attending a county insurance meeting on the West side of the state.

Commissioner John Hankey said he voted to lift the ban after talking with several people. Last week he said he wouldn’t vote to take it off as long as it was higher than when they put it on.

“I talked with a bunch of people and they said take it off,” Hankey said.

The Diamond Lake Improvement Association originally asked for the no wake zone last June, according to DLIA president Geri Guinn. In July the board voted to suggest removing the ban.

Some members of the board voted against removing the ban pointing out the inconsistency of their recommendations to the county.

Guinn said that county commissioners make the decision about wake bans.

“I don’t believe we sway them one way or the other,” Guinn said.

Laura Matkin was in favor of lifting the ban. She said she has owned property on Diamond Lake for 27 years and has seen high water and low water. She said in 1996 or ’97 the water was much higher than it is now.

Very little of the damage caused by the high water occurred to homes, she said. Most damage was to retaining walls, lawns and boathouses. Matkin maintains homeowners have an obligation to protect their property.

She said most of the damage she saw occurred on properties that should have been sandbagged by the homeowner. “Where does

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A online voters’ guide is available on the state’s website, vote. wa.gov, and a video voters’ guide, made available through TVW, the state’s version of C-SPAN, can be found at www.tvw.org/2012video-voters-guide. The online voter guide includes background (elected and professional experience, education and community service) and a statement prepared by the candidate, as well as links to campaign websites. It covers federal, statewide, legislative and judicial candidates.

Ammons said some larger counties are putting out voters’ pamphlets. “Other than that, it’s unfortunate we didn’t have enough money to do that this year,” he said.

A voters guide will be mailed to every household ahead of the general election in November.

tember 2010. The planning and zoning commission approved the construction of the tower after about 80 people testified in favor of it.

Property owners next to the land where the tower is being built appealed the conditional use permit in November, saying the planning commission violated law by not notifying all neighbors of the hearing, and because of concerns they had about the safety of the tower.

The appeal was denied and the tower was slated for construc-

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BLANCHARD – Residents and visitors alike will soon be able to do in Blanchard what can be done virtually the world over – talk on their cell phones.

Construction of the longawaited cell phone tower has officially begun, built by Presco Telecommunications. The tower will be operated by Verizon Wireless, which has been planning the tower for quite some time.

Residents in Blanchard, and those passing through, have never had cell service. The Runberg Revocable Trust applied for a conditional use permit in Sep-

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homeowner responsibility come in?” she said.

While she has praise for the work of the DLIA, she questions whether a no wake restriction was the proper way to deal with the high water problem at Diamond Lake.

“I still have questions of whether a wake ban is the way to handle high water and whether the county did its due diligence to determine whether there truly was an emergency before putting the ban in place,” she wrote in an email to The Miner.

She said DLIA has worked hard to come up with solutions through permits from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

“Now we need to work together to find a way to implement those permits,” she said.

The DLIA said they have hydraulic permits for beaver dam tubes and dredging. The beaver tubes are a way for the water to go around a beaver dam and the dredging would be to dredge the channel at the outlet of the lake.

County prosecutor Tom Metzger told commissioners Monday that if the landowners don’t grant permission to install the tubes – and it doesn’t appear they are going to – there is little that can be done short of going to Superior Court to force the issue. “I think court is the answer,” he said.

If the matter goes to court, a settlement could be negotiated, partially to save everyone attorney fees.

Mike Lithgow, head of the Department of Community Development, said his department is willing to work with homeowners to mitigate damage from waves.

“We would do a site visit and see what method would best serve the purpose,” Lithgow said. Situations would be handled on a case-bycase basis, he said.

One way is with coir logs. Coir logs are logs made from coconut byproducts that could be anchored in the water and would break up waves before they hit the shore.

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Temps warmed up last year from the mid-70s to 89 as July came to a close. Lows were between 56 and 48, and there was no rain on record.

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New permit fee will raise cost of installing docks

BR I E FLY Fire District 5 appoints new commissioner CUSICK – By unanimous vote Lee E. Kasper of Cusick was appointed to the Pend Oreille County Fire District No. 5 Board of Commissioners to fill the seat vacated by Winnie Sundseth on April 1. The District wished Commissioner Sundseth a happy retirement and thanked her for her service during a ceremony at Station 51.

Commissioner Kasper, a Washington Army National Guard veteran, looks forward to serving the District and wishes everyone a safe fire season. Fire District 5 serves residents and visitors between Calicoma Road and Alaska Lane on the west side of the Pend Oreille River.

Boy Scouts arrive by the thousands this weekend DIAMOND LAKE – The Boy Scout camp at Diamond Lake will be a busy place this coming week as nearly 4,000 scouts visit for the weeklong Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints Aaronic Priesthood Encampment.

The “Catch the Vision” encampment lasts from July 30 through Aug. 4 at Camp Cowles.

Boys will challenge themselves in activities such as swimming, shooting, rappelling and more. More than 800 men, including motivational speakers from the leadership of the LDS church will attend as volunteers to encourage the participants and provide instruction.

Diamond Lake association seeks board members DIAMOND LAKE – The Diamond Lake Improvement Association (DLIA) is seeking candidates for three four-year positions on its board of directors.

Elections will be held at the annual meeting, scheduled for Aug. 25. To be considered, candidates must be a property owner on the lake and a member of the DLIA. Duties and responsibilities include: attend and actively participate in monthly meetings; take a leadership role in representing the best interest of the lake and membership; consider participating in committees (such as milfoil, membership, fireworks); assist with DLIA sponsored community events; provide input on strategic direction of the association; and ensure the association is fiscally sound.

Board meetings are open to the public and held at the Diamond Lake Fire Station on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in becoming an active participant and you are willing to devote your time, contact Debbie Harkness at dharkness57@gmail.com or Janet Rose Rea at JRRea@ comcast.net.

Milfoil work starting in river NEWPORT – Now that the Pend Oreille River flows are slowing down, the two-man crew from the Pend Oreille Public Utility District can begin removing noxious Eurasian milfoil in Washington’s segment of the river. They’ll start work this week using the harvesting boat that cuts the weeds below water and hauls them onboard with a conveyor belt system.

In the fall, the rototilling Aquamog barge will be used to clear public boat launches.

Per safety regulations, flows had to be less than 40,000 cubic feet per second to launch the boat. Flows have been dropping since early July and finally dipped below the 40,000 mark last week. As of Tuesday, the river was flowing at 25,777 cfs, measuring 2,033.57 feet above sea level.

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Practice dive The Pend Oreille County Sheriff Marine Patrol, and dive teams from Pend Oreille County Search and Rescue, the Stevens County Sheriff Dive Team and the Kalispel Public Safety Dive Team conducted training operations Saturday, July 21, in the Pend Oreille River between the Cusick boat launch and the Usk Bridge. The training involved 12 divers, four boats and support teams. This training is beneficial to the agencies as information is shared on tactics and strategies that have been used on previous rescue/recovery efforts.

Cusick schools prepare to adopt budget “Barring any surprises, we should be just fine,” he said.

Milota works for the Northeast CUSICK – The proposed expense Washington Educational Service budget for the coming school year District in Spokane. About 10 or 11 at Cusick is slightly less than what school districts in the area, Cusick the district operated on in the curincluded, contract with them for firent year. Planned nancial management. expenses total The school board $3,447,176 while W H AT ’S N E X T: will hold a hearing the current budget A BUDGET HEARING is set before adopting the is $3.6 million. for Friday, July 27 at 9 a.m. budget. The board will Again next in the school library. meet Friday, July 27 at year, the district is 9 a.m. in the library. expecting to borrow from reserves.

Cusick is expecting to have about Revenue is about $181,000 shy of the same number of students as the expenses, totaling $3.26 million. year before. This budget is based on Last year’s budget had a deficit of 261 full-time equivalent students. about $7,000. Senior financial The average enrollment for the past manager Ed Milota said the district year was 264.81. School districts will use some of the fund balance typically budget for a few less this year and probably some next students than they expect. Districts year. receive $5,000 per FTE from state

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funds.

New this year, the state is requiring that districts count 10 months of enrollment – through June – to get their average. They’ve used nine months in the past. Milota said the change could hurt districts if seniors graduate before June.

The district is planning for 24.144 certified employees and 16.433 classified. With one teacher retiring, the only new hire is a replacement high school teacher.

Milota said the only changes in pay will be for longevity. No cost of living increases are in the budget.

No capital projects are planned either. The property tax levy will bring in $294,300 for 2013.

“We just want to keep working on our education program, just keep getting better and better,” Milota said.

Blanchard woman catches phone scam BLANCHARD – A woman in Blanchard caught on to what turned out to be a phone scam Monday. Loyola Doran said she received a phone call from an unknown phone number. The man on the line claimed to be her grandson, asking for money because he was mistakenly arrested in Mexico. Doran said half-way through the phone conversation her husband, Don, realized it was a scam.

Loyola told the caller she would not send him any money because she believed it to be a scam. The man then yelled a profanity and

hung up.

The caller originally identified himself as Doran’s grandson.

When she asked which grandson he was, he acted surprised she didn’t know by his voice, but did not offer up a name. He said he had gone to Mexico for the funeral of a friend who died in a car accident, and was given a ride by another attendant of the funeral who was pulled over and found to be holding drugs. The man told Doran he was now in jail and needed her to send him money, but to not tell his parents.

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OLYMPIA – Starting July 10, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is charging $150 to process the state permit required for construction projects in and around state waters. That includes installing docks, bulkheads and culverts.

The permit, called a hydraulic project approval (HPA), has been issued to the public at no direct cost since 1943, when it was created by the state Legislature to ensure that in-water construction projects meet state standards for fish protection. This year, after a series of state budget cuts, the Legislature authorized WDFW to begin charging applicants to help meet the administrative costs of assessing proposed projects.

Pend Oreille County already charges permit fees when these sorts of projects come through its community development department. On dock construction, depending on the size of the structure, the builder would need a shoreline exemption, which comes with a $220 fee. The $150 from the state would be on top of that.

Bigger projects, such as a dock costing more than $10,000 or a shoreline stabilization project, require a substantial shoreline development permit from the county. That costs $450 on top of the state’s new fee.

While the county used to be able to collect the HPA paperwork for the state, those applications will now have to be filed directly with the WDFW so that agency can collect the fee.

While requests for HPAs have remained steady at about 4,500 per year, state funding for the $7 million program has declined by approximately $2 million since 2000. Since then, the number of biologists deployed across the state to assess HPA projects has declined from 51 to 37.

The new application fee is expected to raise approximately $400,000 per year to help make

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up for some of those cutbacks.

“This funding will help us get biologists back out into the field where they can help people protect fish and get their projects completed,” said Jeff Davis, WDFW program manager. “Our opportunity to ensure a successful project is directly related to the amount of time we can spend with applicants when they design their project and start work.”

Some HPA applications will be exempt from the new fee under the legislation approved this year.

These include small-scale mineral prospecting, some agricultural projects and other “pamphlet” HPAs defined in state law.

A new version of the application form, called a Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, or JARPA, is available from the Washington State Office of Regulatory Assistance’s website at www.epermitting.org.

Several new provisions also include changes designed to streamline the permitting process, such as: Allowing WDFW to authorize minor modifications in the “work window” (timing) for some projects without the need to reissue an HPA, Authorizing WDFW to issue a general permit for maintenance of marinas and marine terminals, provided the department is notified of the work 14 days in advance, and Integrating WDFW fish protection standards into forestry practices applications, and eliminating the need to obtain an HPA for forestry projects by Dec. 31, 2013.

“The HPA program provides baseline protection for all of our state’s fish and shellfish resources including salmon, a northwest icon,” said Davis. “It’s a lot more cost-efficient to head off environmental problems than to correct them after the damage has been done.”

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The Shoreline Master Plan meetings will all start at 6 p.m. A front page news brief and an article in Lake Life reported otherwise last week. We apologize for any confusion this caused. The meetings will be held July 30, at the Sacheen Lake Fire Station, July 31 at the PUD’s Box Canyon Room in Newport and Aug. 1 at the Ione Community Center.

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Their 60 years of marriage was celebrated recently at a family gathering at Mardon Resort, Pot Holes, near Moses Lake, Washington. Jack and Patricia (Patsy) of Newport enjoyed good food, visiting with family members, and entertainment.

They were surprised by a skit in their honor performed by their children (Jack Biss, Jr., Patricia Biss, Jackie Biss (Bill), Sharon Dalton (Gary); grandchildren (Nicole Akre Westervelt (Jim), Eric Slinger (Jaimi), and Allysen Biss).

Also participating were great grandchildren Eric, Lauren, and Kristen Westervelt, Hunter Edmondson, Riley and Chloe Slinger, and Reagan Westervelt; along with nieces, Nancy Blackwood and Kathy Oneida. The skit depicted the highlights of their 60 years of wedded bliss complete with period appropriate music. The evening concluded with the presentation of a huge cake (made by their daughter Patricia) in shapes that represented specific times in their life together.

Patsy and Jack said it was great fun!

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LE T T E R S POLIC Y We welcome letters to the editor.

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Celebrate timber industry and all it provides region T

here was a time when many businesses and homes in the area put “supported by the timber industry” signs in their windows. It was during the days when sawmills, logging operations, paper mills, pole yards, chip wood hauling, and all the hundreds of other support businesses were booming. Jobs, jobs and more jobs – two shifts and high pay for this region were the norm. The job outlook cooled the past few years along with the national economy but the importance to this community hasn’t. There still isn’t one other industry or type of employment that is as important to the local quality of life as the timber industry.

It’s unfortunate that only once a year, during the Priest River Timber Days celebration, people in the area briefly remember what helps pay for the roads, schools and most of the good jobs either directly or indirectly.

Less is said today about the need to support with infrastructure and political pressure the timber industry than ever before. It often seems like the people and politicians believe they can do without it – like it has outlived its usefulness. This is far from true. From county commissioners to chamber of commerce board members, there needs to be a fight for this region’s major industry.

The ever-growing government employment, low wage, seasonal tourism and anemic retail sectors cannot sustain the quality of life. They just don’t pay taxes on millions of dollars of plant and equipment or employ hundreds of people at high wages like the timber industry. And it is still doing it when the economy is bad. Imagine when it picks up what can happen.

Times have changed and the timber industry needs the community support more than ever. They need roads and places for workers to live. They need our pressure to free up more timber from state and federal lands.

They need help finding new methods to utilize the natural resources of the region while complying with increasing regulations. This can all start by giving the industry the respect it has earned.

--FJW

Comments on current events ITEM: Debate continues over how to punish Penn State University following release of the Freeh Report on the child sex abuse scandal in which it was found that top university officials, including beloved football coach, the late Joe Patemo, focused on protecting assistant GUEST coach Jerry OPINION Sandusky to avoid enADELE dangering FERGUSON the football CORRESPONDENT program. A decision is awaited from the NCAA on whether to cancel this year’s season or longer which would result in loss of millions of dollars amidst pleas that this year’s players were not part of the problem.

COMMENT: I say let ‘em play.

But give all the profits from ticket sales, etc., to Sandusky’s victims. Penn State is described as a football mad university, an athletic culture gone sick in which children were knowingly exposed to a predator for over a decade to avoid bad publicity for the game.

Let’s see how much they really do love football if the coaching staff is paid nominal salaries instead of the six and seven figure salaries they have commanded, and the school must make do without ticket revenue.

ITEM: Seattle has joined seven other U.S. cities and dozens of corporate employers in the ongoing constitutional challenge to the federal government’s Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) which limits marriage to a one man-one woman union. The plaintiffs, who include Microsoft and Starbucks, filed a brief stating that DOMA forces them as employers to create two separate groups of married employees, gay and straight, when providing workplace benefits. DOMA, with its uneven treatment of married couples, is detrimental to attracting the best and the brightest workers, they said. A bill allowing same sex marriages and signed into law

by Governor Gregoire is on the November ballot as a referendum.

COMMENT: Well, I have long referred to Seattle as San Francisco Light in its dedication to encouraging and protecting the gay culture, thanks to the identity of some of its members. No, I won’t name them. It’s going a little too far, however, in pleading that allowing them to marry is necessary to attract the best and brightest. That’s saying that being homosexual makes you smarter than the rest of us, which may be true and if so there are a lot of smart people I know in high places who must still be in the closet.

ITEM: President Obama is trying to play up his roots to the middle class with campaign trail tales of how his grandfather needed a government loan to afford college, his single mother struggled to raise two kids, while working and putting herself through college, and his wife’s father worked at a water plant.

COMMENT: My understanding of his up bringing is that his mother dumped him on her parents so she could live the single life. And he’s coming a little late to the middle class. How many times since he was elected hasn’t he referred to himself in pitching for higher taxes on “millionaires like me?”

ITEM: Bragging about military honors you didn’t receive is despicable yet still constitutional, according to the U.S. Supreme Court. The First Amendment does not protect all lying, said the majority opinion but it protects lies like those in the case brought to them. The defendant who claimed to have been awarded the Medal of Honor was charged with violation of the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 but the law failed to take into account whether material gain was sought or harm done to true Medal earners.

COMMENT: What the heck, if politicians can lie about their accomplishments and their opponents’ shortcomings as the Court previously ruled, what’s the harm in letting phony heroes have their day in the sun even if it’s fictional?

(Adele Ferguson can be reached at P.O. Box 69, Hansville, WA 98340.)

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To the editor: Now that the media blitz, pushed by the anti-gun crowd about the tragic shooting of the Florida boy Trayvon Martin has slowed down, while the justice department is sifting through the various statements and evidence, we can talk about the Castle Doctrine which has been approved and is on the lawful response side of people who fear for their life or the lives of their loved ones.

Thirty states have approved the Castle Doctrine by votes from both the left and right side of the Congress. It’s the outhouse news outlets with help from Rev. Sharpton and Jesse Jackson that stir the pot. During the month of front side news an additional 400 or so young men were killed in gang or drug or robbery incidents.

Where was the outrage over their deaths? The Black Panthers didn’t offer $10,000 for those boys’ killers. Was it because they were shot by other minorities?

Sadly, there is no guarantee that the people whose mental stability seems to be beyond reproach can and do have the trust of people who believe that all people will act responsibly under stress.

Regarding this incident, for Obama to say “If I had a boy he would look like Trayvon Martin,” what was that? Did he feel obligated to explain that if he had a boy, he wouldn’t be white or green or whatever?

I believe the Castle Doctrine allows the right response to a dangerous encounter, allowing the choice to back off if possible or to use force if necessary. It’s a very rare circumstance where it has been given a black eye.

-Larry Connelly Cusick

Voters need more information To the editor: On July 19, I received my ballot for voting and there were 72 names of individuals to vote for on various positions. There were five I would vote for and the rest I knew nothing about.

I called the auditor’s office to inquire if a pamphlet would be forthcoming and the answer was no, not in a primary election. In The Miner was a list of candidates for commissioner and questions that were posed and the responses.

The remainder I know nothing about to make a conscious decision when voting.

I believe the voter is being disenfranchised by not knowing anything about the candidate. To

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me, it would be like going into a voting booth and the lights were turned off and we were expected to vote.

My feeling is that this is a poor way to run an election. My suggestion to the commissioners would be instead of hiring consultants to do your job, spend some of the money and print out a pamphlet for the voters to know something about the candidates before voting.

-Doug Furlott Newport

It’s time for a new commissioner To the editor: Last Thursday the Diamond Lake Improvement Association hosted a forum for District 1 County Commissioner candidates. The ground rules were simple: each candidate was given 2 minutes to introduce themselves telling among other things how their background qualified them for the position and where they planned to take the county in the next four years, especially financially. After that, questions and references concentrated on current issues among the community of Diamond Lake.

The introduction and opening statement should have been a time for incumbent Commissioner Diane Wear to shine and boast about her accomplishments while in office. Instead I heard the same employment qualifications she gave as a candidate four years earlier. The unfortunate part for me was that I heard nothing about leadership accomplishments over the last four years in office, financial objectives or a vision for the community.

It’s time for new blood and new ideas and time for a new District 1 Commissioner. One that will get things done, who can and will do more for our community and one that will have a list of accomplishments at the end of their four years that we all can all be proud of.

-Debbie Harkness Diamond Lake

It’s time for change at the county To the editor: I have lived here for a few years, and have watched the antics of the county commissioners. I’ve seen 73 percent raises for the commissioners, and the annual raid on the road department funds, outside consultants to do the commissioners’ jobs, thousands of dollars for the county web page (try to find the county budget on the web page). Commissioners attending conferences on the other side of the country.

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The Summer Olympics begin Friday, July 27 with Opening Ceremonies in London.

What is your favorite part of the Summer Olympics?

The Opening Ceremonies. I love all the celebration and seeing so many countries represented in one place.

I prefer track and field – running, throwing, jumping.

Gymnastics is where it’s at – rhythmic and artistic as well as trampoline.

I like water sports – polo, swimming, diving and synchronized swimming.

I am looking forward to the team sports: basketball, football, polo and volleyball.

I like to watch the sports we don’t get to see very often: fencing, equestrian, canoeing and shooting.

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What do the taxpayers receive from the (National Association of Counties) conference/ Expo? I reviewed the conference schedule and could not find any possible benefit for county residents. How much did this trip cost us? Was it worth not getting a section of county road repaired?

I cannot justify giving my vote to any incumbent wishing to be re-elected. I am planning on writing in the name of one of the regular “letter to the editor” writers. I may not always agree with the thoughts presented in his letters, but they are better than what the current elected officials are doing. If enough people write in their choice, the election board would be required to post the election results for all to see. The write-in person could easily withdraw from the general election, so the top two candidates in the primary would still go to the general election. But I feel this would send a very powerful message to candidates running for our county office.

-Jeff Koop Newport

Nielsen has moxie To the editor: Contrary to the complaints of Bonner County Clerk Marie Scott and her loyal faction of well-fed, “decades-old” public employees, I think commissioner Mike Nielsen is doing exactly what we elected him to do.

He is serving the public and protecting the taxpayers’ money in a forthright, innovative and effective manner.

If he had joined their “good old guys and gals” county club, he could have just kicked back, collected a paycheck and kept quiet.

Obviously he didn’t. That is what’s commonly called being a leader. Thank goodness we finally have a commissioner with moxie!

-Ruth Parker Priest River

Thank you To the editor: Thank you for the great coverage and your efforts in reporting the candidates and election. You do such an important job for this community. We so do appreciate it.

Thank you to everyone at Diamond Lake and to all the candidates for their time and efforts. Thank you to our commissioners and senators for their efforts in the recent deal concerning their rural school funds for all the unpaid property tax by the federal

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Which method of primary election do you think is most responsible and effective?

Washington’s top two primary method makes the most sense. Voters should base their decision on the candidate, not their party.

I prefer Idaho’s partybased method. This prevents voters from sabotaging other parties’ by voting for the candidate least likely to win in the general election.

25% 55% 10% 10% Total Votes: 20

Neither system works.

I think we should do away with parties all together.

I don’t care either way. The whole system is messed up.

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Newport School District budgets for declining enrollment

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

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Donation goes toward new fire station Pend Oreille Fire District 6 received a $1,000 donation from the Camelot board members. It will be put toward construction of a new fire station at the entrance to the Skookum Rendezvous RV Resort at LeClerc Road and Lenora Drive. The current station is at Furport. Pictured with the donation check are fire commissioners Michelle Fisk, left, Mike McLaughlin, chief Jim Robinson, and Camelot board members Bill Humphreys, Lou Edminson and John Darling.

NEWPORT – Newport School District board members voted unanimously to pass a $10.74 million general fund budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year at their regular board meeting Monday night, July 23.

That’s about $84,000 less in expenditures and about $32,000 less in revenue than the previous year, according to board chair Lynn Kaney.

The board is making progress towards its goal of having a 10 percent reserve, Kaney said. They anticipate having an ending fund balance of $367,000.

“It’s up a little bit from last year but it has a long ways to go,” he said. The previous fiscal year the district ended up with a $282,000 ending fund balance, said business manager Tom Crouch.

Newport awarded for protecting the river SPOKANE – For the 15th consecutive year, the city of Newport received the Washington Department of Ecology’s “Outstanding Wastewater Treatment Plant” award for operating its treatment plant flawlessly, thus protecting the water quality of the Pend Oreille River. No other treatment plant in Eastern Washington has won the prestigious award so many times.

This year, Newport’s plant was one of seven facilities in the eastern region to receive the award.

The award was presented at the council meeting Monday, July 16.

The board also set the expenditure level for the capital projects fund at $1.1 million, the debt service fund at $650,00 and the associated student body fund at $238,000.

The district borrows against that fund occasionally for emergencies, district superintendent Jason Thompson said.

The district will also see $138,522 in new money from the maintenance and operations levy.

The district will collect $1.38 million in 2012-2013 from the M&O levy, although property tax collection is running a little behind, Thompson said.

The district anticipates enrollment to continue to drop, Crouch said. Last year the district averaged 1,107 students. The 2012-2013 budget is based on 1,081 students.

Since the district receives about $5,000 per student, it is important that the district not budget for

Newport School District passes audit NEWPORT – The Newport School District has no significant deficiencies or weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting. That was the conclusion of an audit of the district for the 2011 fiscal year, conducted by Washington state.

Auditors found the general fund,

City administrator Ray King, plant superintendent Edward Rochek, operator Jim Clark and their staff are being honored because the Newport plant passed every environmental test, analyzed all samples according to Ecology’s stringent requirements, and did not violate currently permitted discharge limits in 2011. The facility processes up to 500,000 gallons of wastewater each day.

“I can’t think of anything we do that is more important to the quality of our water than treating our wastewater thoroughly before it is returned to

government in this county. Our school system needs those funds.

Your efforts showed us you care.

Thank you also to the sheriff for his efforts in being efficient. You surely are an upstanding sheriff and we respect you very much.

I also think Pete Scooby’s last letter to the editor was very well written and very well stated concerning local businesses. Good job Pete. We do not always agree politically on some items but on property rights and small business we share the same views. Thanks for the great letter.

-Donna Lands Newport

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hiring consultants, where do you think the new sales tax revenue will be spent?

Our county businesses will collect this new tax and every customer will pay it. Then like a gift, the commissioners get to spend it on whatever they choose. The commissioners need to cut county departments that are in the “nice to have” category like Information Technology and Economic Development. Neither of these departments generates any revenue or provides an essential function like road maintenance. There are alternatives to raising an already regressive sales tax.

-Pete Scobby Newport

There are alternatives to tax increases

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To the editor: I appreciated The Miner’s coverage of the county commissioner primary races. When questioned about tax increases, the candidates indicated whether they supported or were against increasing the county sales tax on the November ballot. Please don’t vote for any commissioner candidate that supports raising our county sales tax. If they support an increase now, they will surely raise our taxes again if they take office.

Taxes are cumulative. Every new tax we approve adds to the taxes already collected. Look at your income and if it hasn’t increased, what will you cut from your family budget to give more money to the county government? Beware of the “it’s only a few cents on each dollar” deception that goes with proposed levies and taxes. It all adds up and never ends.

Another deception is that the sales tax increase is for public safety.

The law requires 30 percent of the funds to be used for public safety and the rest goes to the general fund. What will likely happen is that the commissioners will reduce the sheriff’s budget and keep all of the new tax revenue for the general fund. That means that none of the sales tax increase will increase public safety spending. Based on the commissioners’ track record for

To the editor: Joe asked me if I would lead the recent Newport High School all class reunion in the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag, which I was very happy to do, I tried to

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emphasize God and Republic. I led the pledge with serious mixed emotion. Our flag is no longer a symbol of the America I grew up in but is now a symbol of just another communist nation that I fear has destroyed the greatest hope for mankind.

Our electorate has decided to place a communist in our White House that is bent on destroying our capitalist form of government, which has made America the land of the free and home of the brave, the shining city on the hill for over two hundred years.

Until the mid 40’s a Socialist party was alive and well in American politics but was disbanded when the Democrat party adopted the socialist platform. Most of us in America were born as Democrats and without education into the pitfalls of socialism and communism remain Democrats.

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more students than actually come.

The drop in students means fewer teachers. The district had the equivalent of 51.462 full teachers last year. They are budgeting for the equivalent of 49.248 full time teachers.

The Newport School District pays teachers slightly more than what the state allocates, making up the difference with other funding, including money from the maintenance and operations levy. A first year teacher at Newport with a bachelor’s degree will earn $34,048 annually. The state allocates $33,401 for a first year teacher with a BA. While the number of teachers will drop, the classified staff will increase from the equivalent of 16.413 full time employees to 23.755. The number of administrative staff will increase slightly, from the equivalent of 4.36 full time workers to 4.5.

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And now to top off the destruction of our Republic the Second Amendment is about to be stripped from our Bill of Rights thanks to the United Nations Treaty on gun control. This action is being pushed by the Obama administration and is favored by his Secretary Of State self described “Progressive” Hillary Clinton.

May God have mercy on this once great nation’s soul.

-Gary Tucker Oldtown

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Whooping cough reported in Pend Oreille County OLYMPIA – The number of reported cases of whooping cough has been rising in northeast Washington. The first case of whooping cough in Pend Oreille County was reported this summer.

Now the epidemic has reached 33 of the state’s 39 counties. Stevens County has had 11 cases. Most recently, there was a sharp increase in cases reported in the Inchelium, Colville and Kettle Falls areas in early July.

Many of these cases have led to exposures at places of business, sports teams, daycares, churches, health care facilities, and exposures for out of state/country residents.

Four infants have been diagnosed with the disease, and two children have required hospitalization.

This pertussis (whooping cough) activity coincides with a statewide pertussis outbreak. The number of cases reported so far in 2012 surpassed 3,000 last week, up from 210 cases the same time last year.

North Idaho hasn’t seen the outbreak that Washington has this year.

“We were hit in the last two years really bad,” said Cynthia Taggart, spokeswoman for the Panhandle Health District. Last year the Panhandle saw about 100 cases, she said. Most of those were in Kootenai and Benewah counties. One was reported in Bonner County last year.

Any individuals with close con-

tact exposure to someone who has tested positive for pertussis should contact their health care provider as soon as possible for evaluation, and determine whether preventative antibiotic treatment is needed.

Close contact exposure includes direct face to face contact during the infectious period; direct contact with respiratory, oral or nasal secretions from the infected person; or close proximity to the infected person during the contagious period.

Risk of exposure increases with longer duration and closer proximity of contact.

Because the whooping cough vaccine is not 100 percent effective, this recommendation applies even for those who are up to date on their immunizations. Whooping cough cases are occurring in individuals who are partially or fully immunized.

Symptoms start like a cold Pertussis is a highly communicable airborne disease. The time between exposure to whooping cough and the beginning of symptoms is 5-21 days, with an average incubation period of 7-10 days.

The first symptoms appear like a cold (runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough, and low-grade fever). This is when patients are most infectious. During this first phase of the disease that lasts one to two weeks, the symptoms can be

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mild, and the cough progressively becomes more persistent. As a result, individuals often don’t go to their health care provider until the second phase of the disease, when their symptoms worsen.

In the second phase of the illness, the cough progresses to a severe cough that occurs in explosive bursts followed by a “whoop” and occasionally vomiting. In infants, these bouts of coughing can end in their turning blue or in their breathing stopping altogether.

Because of this, pertussis in infants can be life threatening, especially those under six months of age. Older children and adults may present with mild cold-like symptoms and persistent coughing spells, and the “whoop” is often absent. Whooping cough is frequently misdiagnosed as bronchitis or allergies. It can cause severe illness in older and immune compromised individuals.

If you or someone in your family is experiencing possible pertussis symptoms, consult with your health care provider for evaluation, and stay home until whooping cough is ruled out. Before seeing your health care provider, let them know in advance the reason for your appointment so they can provide a mask during the visit, for the protection of other patients and staff. If your provider suspects pertussis, keep yourself and any other

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ill family members home until test results come back negative or he/ she has completed five days of treatment after a positive test result.

Vaccines available The most effective strategy to prevent the transmission of whooping cough is to vaccinate all children on time and give a booster dose to adolescents and adults. People who received the vaccination when they were young are typically no longer immune as adults.

School aged children and adults are now the major spreaders of the disease. Across the state, the highest number of pertussis cases is in the 10- to 13-year-old age group.

The recommended vaccine schedule for whooping cough is: Children should get five doses of DTaP vaccine before age 7 years.

The following people should get a single dose of Tdap vaccine (booster shot): Children 7-10 years who are not fully vaccinated against pertussis, Adolescents 11-18 years who have completed the DTP/DTaP series, Pregnant and post-partum women, preferably during the third or late second trimester, after 20 weeks gestation, All adults aged 19 years and older, especially adults who have or anticipate having close contact with infants less than 12 months old.

An upcoming study in Washington will look at the effectiveness of

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- Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Stitchery Club: 1-3 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Tango Class: 4-6 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. - 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown, House of the Lord Al-Anon Meeting: 7-8 p.m. - 220 Larch St., Priest River. Call Jan 208946-6131 SATURDAY, JULY 28 Timber Days: Priest River Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport Women’s AA: 9:30 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. Priest River Senior Center Fire Department Chili Cookoff: 2 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown Folk Music Festival: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse

SUNDAY, JULY 29 Pend Oreille Valley Equestrians 4H/Open Junior Horse Show: 8:30 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Fairgrounds, Cusick Timber Days: Priest River Lawnmower Drag Races: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Folk Music Festival: 5 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse Relay For Life Concert: 6 p.m. Newport City Park Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House

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In Pend Oreille County, immunizations are available at: • Camas Wellness Center, 1821 N LeClerc Road, Cusick, 509-4477111; • Newport Family Medicine, 714 W. Pine St., 509-447-3139; • Family Health Center Newport, 714 W. Pine St., 509-447-6398; • Northeast Tri County Health District, 605 Highway 20, Newport, 509-447-3131; • Selkirk Community Health Center, 208 Cedar Creek Terrace, Ione, 509-442-3514.

In Washington, all recommended vaccines are offered at no cost to all kids under age 19 through health care provider offices participating in the state’s Childhood Vaccine Program.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

sioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Shoreline Master Program hearing: 4:30 p.m. - PUD Box Canyon Room, 130 N. Washington Ave., Newport

THURSDAY, JULY 26 Public Hospital District No. 1 Board: 4 p.m. - Sandifur Meeting Room, Newport Hospital Pend Oreille County Library District Board: 5 p.m. - PUD Conference Room, Newport Priest River Airport Board: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River City Hall MONDAY, JULY 30 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Shoreline Master Program hearing: 4:30 p.m. - Sacheen Lake Fire Station, 6131 Highway 211 TUESDAY, JULY 31 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commis-

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 Diamond Lake Water and Sewer: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road Shoreline Master Program hearing: 4:30 p.m. - Ione Community Center, 210 Blackwell Oldtown Urban Renewal District Board: 5:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station No. 41 Northern Panhandle Green Party: 6 p.m. - Friends Meeting House in Sandpoint Diamond Lake Improvement Association: 6:30 p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2 Sacheen Lake Sewer and Water District Board: 7 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211

MONDAY, JULY 30 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick TUESDAY, JULY 31 Usk Community Club Meeting: 12:30 p.m. - Usk Community Hall Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m.

Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Overeaters Anonymous: 5:45 p.m.

- Pineridge Community Church, Newport, use back entrance Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Bingo: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

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Thank you to City of Newport Mayor Shirley Sands hosting the 2K family fitness walk/run Ray King and Bubba Hindrickson with road closures SAGE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS Barbara Pankey, Sarah Thomas, Gayle Cagianut, Maria Senn, Deeann Brennan, Terri Contreras, Linda Hamilton, Donna Neale, Sarah Brennan, Laura Martini, Melissa Samaoyoa, Jenny Houck, Debora Robinson, Liz Montgomery Thank You to all of our volunteers: Velma & Gary Campbell; Britany Patsfield; Keith, Isaiah, Miranda & Carly Campbell; Jenny Houck; Kaylee Smith, Marlon Samayoa; Laura Martini; Marla & Rylee Moss; Ashley Bolye; Nate & Sarah Brennan; Elder Sione; Elder Hatch; Rodney & Ethan Campbell; Sue Johnson; Mark Zorica; Michael Mclaughlin; Theresa Premus; Lea Standerfer

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NEWS FROM NORTH PEND OREILLE COUNTY INCLUDING IONE, METALINE & METALINE FALLS

Sacheen Lake sewer project progressing

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

SACHEEN LAKE – The Sacheen Lake Sewer District signed papers to purchase 160 acres of land located on Rocky Gorge Road that will be used as a treatment site for the district’s sewer system.

The district purchased the land from Stimson Lumber Co. for $357,500.

The board took action two years ago to purchase the land, district secretary Sheila Pearman said. When the Local Improvement District that was established to pay for the sewer system was challenged, Stimson granted an extension.

The district is building a $7.9 million sewer system. They secured a 20-year loan at 2 percent interest from the Public Works Trust Fund.

When commissioners formed the Local Improvement District to fund the sewer system, they told people they anticipated assessments of about $16,970 per lot, which could be paid at once or over 20 years. The exact amount isn’t yet known.

The $16,970 figure is less than an earlier LID, which called for a $21,580 assessment for a developed lot and a $14,000 assessment for an undeveloped lot.

Some property owners suc-

cessfully challenged that assessment in court and the district formed another LID. After LID No. 2 was successfully challenged in court, the district went back and formed LID No. 3. With the LID, residents agree to assess each property owner to pay for the sewer.

An aerial topographic survey of the lake was conducted last spring, using lidar technology mounted on a helicopter.

With lidar, laser pulses yield direct, 3-D measurements of the ground surface, vegetation, roads and buildings.

Final results are typically produced in weeks, whereas traditional ground-based mapping methods took months or years.

An archeological survey was conducted in the Rocky Gorge area to ensure that there are no Native American artifacts in the area.

This summer there will be a wetlands survey conducted.

Engineers are meeting with property owners to diagram where wastewater will come out of the home to know where to install a control box and pump unit. They will also identify any septic system that will need to be crushed and filled.

The sewer system is expected to be in place by the end of 2014.

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driving a 2007 Toyota Tundra down a private driveway when the tree fell, according to a report from the Idaho State Police.

Many trees fell around the area, and several other vehicles, cabins and power lines were damaged.

About 450 campers at Indian Creek Campground were evacuated. They were sent to the beach and to the headquarters building where they waited out the storm in the conference room to the headquarters building.

Priest Lake State Park worker Alex Glaves said Tuesday afternoon that three separate crews were cleaning up the site where there was some damage to cabins and structures and some vehicles were damaged.

Northern Lights Inc. reported more than 20 broken power poles and 900-plus members out of power after the storm. As of Tuesday afternoon, the main lines had been repaired and crews were working on individual taps.

Less than 400 members were still without power.

“We are cautiously optimistic that crews will complete the restoration this week,” Northern Lights officials stated on its website.

Areas without power as of Tuesday were Kalispell Bay and South Shore of Outlet Bay on the west side of the lake, and on the east side: Coolin North, Lamb Creek Cavanaugh Bay, Huckleberry Bay, Eastshore Road, Indian Creek Road, Cape Horn Road, Bear Creek Bay Road, North and South Diamond Park, Bayview Drive and Sherwood Beach.

Customers are asked to continue to report outages, trees on lines, and downed power lines to the company’s outage line at 1-866-665-4837. They ask people stay safe and stay clear of downed power lines.

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Public Utility District had about 1,500 customers without power.

By about 9 p.m. on Friday, power had been restored to all but about 100 customers.

A tree damaged a double circuit line near the Circle Moon Theater on Highway 211. Repairs were complete and service restored to all customers by 4 a.m. Saturday.

Ferry County was hard hit by the storm. The Pend Oreille PUD sent four linemen to help restore the power lines where the storm caused more than $2 million in damage to the electrical system.

Those four will return home Sunday and four others will be sent to replace them. It’s estimated that repairs will take three to four weeks in Ferry County.

Pend Oreille and Ferry County PUDs have a mutual aide agreement for times like this. Power went out at more then 2,500 homes in Ferry County and there was one storm-related death.

Gov. Chris Gregoire on Monday proclaimed a state of emergency for 16 eastern Washington counties, including Ferry and Pend Oreille.

A series of storms, starting July 13, produced high winds, severe thunderstorms, and extreme rainfall that caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, public buildings and infrastructure.

The proclamation directs state agencies “to do everything reasonably possible to assist affected political subdivisions in an effort to respond to and recover from the event.” Additionally, the Washington State Military Department, Emergency Management Division, is instructed to coordinate all incident-related assistance to the affected areas.

Others included in the emergency are Adams, Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Jefferson, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, Walla Walla and Yakima counties.

Metaline Falls to update sewer rates METALINE FALLS – The Metaline Falls town council is considering updating its sewer policy and rates. The council will have a hearing on the matter at its next meeting, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. The draft ordinance, No. 310, is available for review during office hours. For more information, call the clerk at 509-446-2211.

The draft ordinance states that the rates will go up to $300 per year for in-town customers and $276 for out-of-town users, starting Jan. 1, 2013. It also includes a provision to raise rates by 5 percent annually until the council revisits the policy.

The Metaline town council approved changes to its water and sewer rates at its July 16 meeting. Starting Aug. 1, residential water rates will total $50, with $46.60 being the base rate, and $3.40 going to the reserve fund. Business and commercial customers will pay $47 total ($43.60 base rate and $3.40 to reserves).

Sewer rates are also effective Aug. 1 with residential customers paying $45 and $47 for business and commercial customers.

Mammograms available from Providence coach IONE – The Providence Health Care mammography coach is scheduled for a visit in Ione. The coach will be located at the Selkirk Community Health Center, 208 Cedar Creek Terrace, Friday, July 27 and Aug. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

The coach features state-ofthe-art digital imaging equipment. Exams take approximately 15 minutes. Any woman age 40 or over can have a mammogram screening once a year without a physician’s referral and still have the service covered by her insurance. Programs are available to assist the uninsured.

To schedule your mammogram on the Providence coach, call 509-442-3514.

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Selkirk plans $1M in roofing, heating upgrades City Light money will help fund district’s portion

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

METALINE FALLS – The Selkirk School District’s proposed budget for the coming school year has $1 million tagged for roofing and heating upgrades.

The overall draft budget totals $3.9 million, down slightly from last year. The school board will hold a public hearing before adopting the budget at its Tuesday, July 31 meeting. The hearing will be at 6 p.m. at Selkirk Elementary in Metaline Falls.

Superintendent Nancy Lotze noted that it’s rare for the district to have such a large capital projects budget. She said that 1986-88 was probably the last time Selkirk committed to this large of a building project.

One project will be finishing the heating upgrade at the high school. The total cost was just more than $808,000 for upgrades at the high school and elementary gym, along with some lighting upgrades and weatherization.

That was funded with a $520,000 energy efficiency grant and $35,000 from Bonneville Power Administration utility incentives.

The district’s share is $252,000.

Lotze explained that rather than borrowing that amount with a 10-year payback like originally planned, Selkirk will use the first installment of its lump sum payment from Seattle City Light.

When the county negotiated with Seattle City Light for higher impact payments in 2010, Selkirk was given larger payments in 2013, 2014 and 2015 (at $950,000 per year) and smaller payments in the later years of the 10-year contract.

“We had hoped to use those funds to leverage a consolidated campus, but the heat is an immediate need,” Lotze said.

Roofing plans scaled back The capital projects budget also includes about $116,000 to re-

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the racing earlier than planned, organizers said it has been straightened out and next year promises to be even bigger and better.

“This event gets bigger and more fun every year,” says Algie Pirrello.

The Run Whatya Brung drag race was an event he started with the help of his girlfriend Lisa Smith, and a couple of

friends when the couple owned and operated Killing Machine Choppers.

You can follow the event online through its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/runwhatyabrung.

The Killing Machine Choppers gang thanked the city of Oldtown for allowing the event, and thanked volunteers, local businesses and all those that participated.

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place the leaking 30-year-old high unpredicted moves and student school roof with a TPO membrane, losses. which will have a 15-year guarLotze said they will probably acantee against leaks. It will recover tually average about 223 students the entire roof from one end of the for the year. building to the other, including the Last year, Selkirk budgeted on shop and music room additions, 225 and ended the year with a 232 where the roofing is more than 24 FTE average. But the incoming years old and at its life expectancy. kindergarten class is about nine “While we had hoped to change students short of the seniors that the pitch and materials on the graduated this spring. roof, the board and facility comThanks to the increased levy mittee is reluctant to go to a and reduction of some expendi$500,000 expense tures, Selkirk is on a building that able to maintain we still hope to W H AT ’S N E X T: current staffing modernize in the A HEARING ON the budget is levels for the first next 10 years,” set for Tuesday, July 31 at 6 time in seven p.m. at Selkirk Elementary.

Lotze said. “The years. The classes current plan is the will be small, with most efficient use 12 to 18 students of our dollars to keep us dry while in most cases. keeping our options open for the With those numbers, Lotze future.” pointed out that from a business Voters turned down a $4.5 end, teachers could handle anmillion capital levy last fall that other five students per grade level would have provided funding for and that would generate another the heater and roofing upgrade. $325,000 in state funding. But It also included an addition to the she doesn’t feel that adding more high school for a consolidated students is good on the education K-12 building. The difference was end.

62 votes.

“I believe our small class size is a The voters did approve a replace- good thing,” she said. “It allows us ment operations and maintenance to personalize education and intelevy this spring. It will bring in grate technology to a deeper level $499,500 a year for the next two – both possible reasons Selkirk years. students outperform most districts In the proposed budget for the in our demographic.”

2012-2013 school year, revenue is No new hires, aside from some expected to be about $4,000 shy coaches, are planned for the comof planned expenditures, which ing school year and no one retired total $3,960,557. Lotze thinks the from last year. The district still has district will end with a pretty even yet to fill the head volleyball and budget at the end of the school assistant and head junior high year, without dipping into those football coaching positions. There reserves. She noted that the curare no cost of living raises planned rent year’s budget was expected to for any staff. need about $13,000 from reserves, but it’s looking like it will be fairly close to balanced when the books close.

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Priest River to regulate door-to-door sales PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River City Council is reviewing a proposed ordinance that would

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BLANCHARD | FROM PAGE 2A

tion in mid-2012.

Construction actually began last week. Stoneridge Resort is allowing a travel trailer be parked in the motor coach village to accommodate the

contractor installing the tower.

The tower is being built in a hayfield off the Blanchard Elk Road. The enclosure fence is at a setback of 300 feet from the western boundary and 178 feet from the southern boundary at a height of six feet.

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Please send resume to West Priest Lake Fire District, Post Office Box 450, Nordman, Idaho 83848. Respond by July 30, 2012.

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Roberts presented the proposal to the council July 16.

Roberts told the council that an older resident of Priest River was the victim of theft after a door-todoor saleswoman allegedly stole canceled checks and cashed them for more than $400.

Roberts explained that a group of salespeople came to Priest River to sell cleaning supplies door to door.

One of the members of the group had a criminal history involv-

ing theft and forgery. She sold the cleaning supplies to an elderly woman, who made mistakes on two checks, tearing them up and setting them aside. When the saleswoman left the residence, she stole the torn up checks.

Roberts said this isn’t the first time a situation like this has occurred in Priest River.

A background check would be conducted as well as a search with the Better Business Bureau.

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BR I E FLY Golf tournament raises thousands for animals PRIEST RIVER – A golf tournament to benefit the Priest River Animal Rescue brought in more than $3,000 for a new program titled Seniors for Seniors.

Held at the Ranch Club Saturday, July 14, the following were the winners for the 18-hold scramble: First place men’s flight: Davis Score, Ben Prior, Aaron Hunt and Russ Rainey won in a chip-off; First place women’s flight: Margie Starr, Jerilynn Martinez, Jo Simpson and Carol Cordes; First place mixed flight: Colton Nunley, Jeanne Tortoricci, Ryan Harbison and Gary Harbison.

The men’s longest drive went to Davis Score, and Makenna Clukey had the women’s. The longest putt went to Mike Reynolds and Carol Cordes.

Closest to the pin were Ryan Harbison and Kathy Randle.

Newport Hospital hosts free sports physicals NEWPORT – Free sports physicals will be offered at Family Health Center (inside Newport Hospital, 714 W. Pine St., Newport) Friday, Aug. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

Participants should wear loose-fitting clothing such as T-shirts and shorts. Free physicals are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Later sports physicals may be scheduled for a fee of $30. For more information, call 509-447-4885.

Free junior golf day at StoneRidge BLANCHARD – StoneRidge Golf Club is holding its annual free junior golf day scheduled for Friday, Aug. 3 at the course in Blanchard. Golfing is open to kids ages 7 to 17. There will be instruction on putting, chipping, driving and golf etiquette.

Check-in starts at 8 a.m. with instruction from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A free hamburger barbecue for participants will follow at the events center. Parents wishing to eat may do so for $6.50 per person. Make a reservation at check-in.

The session is limited to the first 75 registered participants.

The deadline is Monday, July 30. Registration is available at Owen’s Grocery and Deli and Stratton Elementary in Newport, and at the course in Blanchard.

For more information or to register, contact StoneRidge Golf Club at 208-437-4653.

Looking for individuals interested in starting a rowing club PRIEST RIVER – Some local rowers are looking for individuals who are interested in starting a rowing club.

Priest River has great water for rowing, and it’s set to host for the second year the Head of the Pend Oreille Regatta, scheduled for Sept. 28 and 29. Both Junior and Master rowing groups will participate.

These two groups of rowers support high school students and non-collegiate adults rowing programs. While often the focus is on college teams, the Junior and Master groups are significant sources for individual participation in the sport of rowing.

Those interested in learning more about starting a rowing club can contact Rusty Pavey and Gail Johnson at headrace@netw.com.

Selkirk athletes need physicals IONE – Selkirk students planning to participate in sports this school year can get a physical at the Selkirk Community Health Center in Ione for $20. Physicals will be offered Thursday, July 26 and Aug. 9 from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m.

Call 509-442-3514 for an appointment.

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Berg rides unbeaten bull for top prize at Bull-A-Rama Bulls best most riders

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – It was raining bull riders Saturday night, July 21, at the Newport Rodeo grounds, as the bulls won the match in 31of 34 contests during the Bull-A-Rama bull riding competition. Just three riders managed to make qualified rides aboard Mel Layton’s rank bucking bulls, which included several bulls that had never had a qualified ride made on them.

That’s what Jace Berg of Colville faced when he got on the unridden Pretty Boy Floyd late in the performance. Eight furious, whirling seconds later Berg had made a qualified ride. Judges marked Berg’s ride on the spinning black and white high horned brahma cross bull 87 points. He collected $1,729 for the win.

Omak bull rider Waylon Timentwa was a point behind with 86 points aboard a bull called Tomahawk.

He won $1,303. He had to ride twice, as he was awarded a reride when the bull smashed him leaving the chute. He got on Tomahawk a second time and made it pay.

Casey Stoner from Elk hung on to his bull for 65 points and $989.

All the bull riders competed on two

bulls. Nobody was seriously hurt at the event, which drew about 750 spectators, about 40-50 more than last year.

The women competed in three divisions in the barrel race, depending on how much money had been won on the horse.

In the open division, Melissa Tosi won $272 for her 15.364 second run. Shawnee Lanphear won second with a 15.592 run. She collected $225. Candy Wood took third with a 15.606 second run, winning $178. Rose Miller was fourth at 15.623. She won $131. Danna Darby placed fifth with a 15.685, winning $84.

Sage Marinello won sixth with a 15.768.

She won $47.

In the $2,000 Division, Michelle Femrite won first and $210 with a 15.723 run. Karla Gust took second with a 15.861 run. She won $157. Rose Miller took third and won $105 with a 16.157 run. Jackie Gundmondson finished fourth with a 16.273 second run. She pocketed $52.

In the $500 Division, Stephanie Brown won first with a 15.666 second run. She won $200. Second and $150 went to Jessica Sulgrove with a 16.382, third and $100 went to Melanie Brashler with a time of 16.457 seconds and Sage Marinello won fourth and $50 for her 16.604 second run.

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Colville’s Jace Berg made the top ride of the night when he conquered the previously unridden Pretty Boy Floyd of the McMillan-Layton Rodeo string from Elk. Berg was the top money winner at the Newport BullA-Rama for the second year in a row, pocketing $1,729 for his 87-point ride Saturday night, July 21.

Pancho named athletic director

Sage Memorial Run winners announced NEWPORT – For the third year, runners and walkers took off from Newport City Park on a Saturday morning to raise awareness and money for families who have lost babies to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

The fun run in memory of Sage Eldredge, nephew to Cindy and Keith Campbell, benefits the Northwest Infant Survival and SIDS Alliance.

This year’s race included a 2K mayor’s walk with Newport mayor Shirley Sands, a 5K run and a 100yard Sage’s Dash for kids 12 and under.

A total 72 people participated in the event Saturday, July 21 – 47 in the 5K and 25 in the 2K. The top three finishers in the 5K were all teenage boys: first was Sean Campbell in 16 minutes, 52 seconds, followed by Newport High School graduate Jake Zickler in 17:08 and incoming senior cross country runner Chris Nichols in 18:28. The top women’s 5K finishers were Donna Neale (23:54), Hollie Axel (24:13) and Violet Gay (24:19).

In the 2K run/walk the top finishers were Joseph Huang and Stephanie Huang, both crossing the

finish line in 10:01. Elizabeth Neale finished in 10:02, Kayd Moss in 10:13, Benjamin Sears in 12:24 and Zach Brennan 18:09.

The finishers, by age group, in each of the categories follow: 5K Male: Age 6 and under - Jeffrey Pierson 53:22. Age 7 to 14 - Kai Thomas 24:26, Sam Thomas 25:21, William Eldredge 37:59, Royal Eldredge 43:38, Trey Eldredge 44:05, Brack Brennan 47:23, Jorden Pierson 57:03. Age 15-19 - Sean Campbell 16:53, Jake Zickler 17:08, Chris Nichols 18:28, Alexander Vonner 19:41, Lance Wood 20:26, Antonio Brennan 36:33. Age 2029 - Tory Axel 19:12. Age 30-39 Rodny Roberg 19:51, Jason Jones 25:09, Chris Thomas 25:23, Nate Brennan 25:36, Spencer Eldredge 56:47. Age 50-59 - Marlon Samayoa 21:40, Keith Thomas 46:05. Age 60-69 - James Brennan 36:34, Mick Chappell 44:54, Richard DeHaven 44:59, Danny Woelk 57:36.

5K Female: Age 6 and Under Jayden Eldredge 55:48. Age 7 to 14 - Violet Gay 24:19, Bayley Brennan 25:35,Marissa Samayoa 41:00. Age 15 to 19 - Samatha Morrell 24:46, Jackie Morrell 24:47, Carenna Leighton 27:17. Age 20-29 - Hollie

Axel 24:13, Daisy Brennan 48:42.

Age 30-39 - Desiree Roberg 26:08, Shannelle Flavel 27:06, Tina Batsch 27:16, Annie Stewart 27:39, Sarah Brennan 47:25, Kristal Pierson 53:23. Age 40-49 - Donna Neale 23:54, Sarah Thomas 26:38, Juanita Leighton 30:43. Age 50-59 Linda Hamilton 30:10. Age 60-69 - Nancy Moore 38:56, Jan Chappell 44:53.

2K Male: Age 6 and Under - Colin Murphy 23:35, Johnny Huang 27:01. Age 7 to 14 - Benjamin Sears 12:24, Quinn Murphy 25:01. Age 15 to 19 - Steven Contreras 22:16.

Age 20-29 - Zach Brennan 18:09.

Age 30 to 39 - Ryan Murphy 23:36, Age 40 to 49 - Joseph Huang 10:02, Tim Jurgens 22:20.

2K Female: Age 6 and under Naomi Jurgens 22:19. Age 7 to 14 - Stephanie Huang 10:01, Elizabeth Neale 10:02, Kayd Moss 10:13, Evelyn Jurgens 12:24, Lydia Jurgens 15:38, Miranda Campbell 16:14, Emily Jurgens 17:23, Annie Huang 20:45. Age 15 to 19 - Tiffany Thomas 11:34, Tiffany Huang 11:45. Age 30-39 - Christy Murphy 25:03. Age 40-49 - Terri Contreras 22:15, Melissa Huang 27:12, Cindy Campbell 29:39, Shirley Sands 33:39.

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Former Newport High School basketball and volleyball coach Jamie Pancho has been named athletic director for Newport High School. He replaces Gary Coe, who stepped down because of illness in his family. Coe had been hired as an interim athletic Pancho director following the retirement of long time athletic director Jim Murphy.

Last year Pancho, 37, coached both boys basketball and girls volleyball at Newport. Following a change made by the district, he was asked to choose one sport to coach. He chose boys basketball but later resigned that position, as he was preparing to accept a position in Boise. But he was persuaded to take the Newport athletic director job and will remain in Newport. No one else was interviewed for the athletic director job. Coe, Thompson and high school principal Dennis Matson were on the selection committee.

They cited Pancho’s coaching experience, vision for the future and ability to be a team player as reasons for the hire.

Thompson said the salary had not been decided yet, but he an-

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The Newport High School summer basketball team won second in a 10-game tourney recently. Pictured are: Gregory Vaughn, left, Alex Young, Jared Schultz, Coach Haden Rainey, Jeron Konkright, Chris Burgess, Dean Ownbey, Zach Chantry and Jordan Hoadley (front). Not pictured: Tyler Hunt.

Newport takes second at tourney LIBERTY LAKE – The Newport High School boys’ summer basketball team completed their season with a second place finish at the Spokane Valley HUB Camp Classic, falling to King’s out of Seattle in the championship game, a school typically ranked as a state contender in the 1A classification.

The 10-game tournament wrapped up a very busy

season for the boys, who have dedicated a majority of their summer to daily weight lifting, two football camps, and more than 30 basketball games in four separate tournaments. Former Newport High School standout Haden Rainey took over coaching responsibilities, as the boys are currently without a varsity coach.

That position is expected to be filled this summer.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Tai Chi: 8 a.m. - T.J. Kelly Park, Newport Newport Football Camp: Noon to 2 p.m. - Newport High School Kidz Rock Dance Fitness Class: 5-5:30 p.m. - Camas Center Gym, Usk Grizzly Soccer Camp: 6-8:30 p.m.

- Newport THURSDAY, JULY 26 Newport Football Camp: Noon to 2 p.m. - Newport High School Grizzly Soccer Camp: 6-8:30 p.m.

ticipated it would be in the same neighborhood as what Coe was paid, $20,000 annually. In addition to his athletic director duties, he will still work as a full time fourth grade teacher.

Thompson said Pancho was already on the job as AD. He was preparing to go to Yakima with about 13 Newport coaches to attend a Washington Interscholastic Activities Association coaches’ school.

Pancho has 18 years experience coaching, including 16 years as a head coach. He was head boys basketball coach and girls volleyball coach for the last six years, but he has also been a head coach at Priest River, where he coached girls basketball and at West Valley High School in Spokane, where he also coached girls basketball.

He attended Newport High School, where he played football and basketball. He played club volleyball in the spring and summer.

He graduated in 1992.

He graduated Whitworth University in 2004. He came to Newport to work in 2005, first working as a paraprofessional and the last four years as a fourth grade teacher. He and his wife, Jaime, have two children. Their oldest, Sierra, is a second year student at North Idaho Community College, where she was named to the all conference volleyball team.

Koa is a seventh grader at Sadie Halstead Middle School.

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Junior horse show at fairgrounds July 29 CUSICK – The second annual Pend Oreille Equestrians 4H/Open Junior Horse show will be held Sunday, July 29 at the fairgrounds in Cusick, starting at 8:30 a.m.

There will be ribbons and prizes awarded in each group.

There will be classes for showmanship, western pleasure, English pleasure, lead line and dressage, among others.

People under 19 are invited to participate. Call 509- 4450785 for information.

Folk music fills the air this Saturday

Fundraiser for youth has Hawaiian theme NEWPORT – There will be a Hawaiian theme for the fundraiser for Youth Emergency Services, set for Saturday, Aug. 11 at Newport City Park, when Hula and Pupus in the Park will take place.

Admission is $20 for pupus (appetizers) and hula or $10 for just the hula. Tickets are available at the Kitchen Shoppe in Newport or the Usk Bar and Grill. For more information call 509-447-4600.

‘Another Song’ runs one more night NEWPORT – Friday’s afternoon storm left the Circle Moon Theater without power for opening night of Heidi Gnos Kuban’s performance, “Another Song.” The guests were entertained with an acoustic show and ate by candlelight.

A make-up performance has been scheduled for Saturday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12 or $10 for seniors and children. For information call 208-448-1294.

The July edition of Lake Life incorrectly listed the address of the Circle Moon Theater.

The theatre is on the west side of Highway 211 off of Highway 2 near Sacheen Lake. The Miner regrets any confusion this may have caused.

Young actors needed for coming play NEWPORT – Pend Oreille Players is holding auditions for the Junior production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” They are looking for boys and girls ages 12-18. Tap experience is an asset but not necessary.

A pre-audition meeting will be Thursday, Aug. 2 at 3 p.m.

Those planning to audition are asked to attend.

Auditions will be Thursday, Aug. 9 at 3 p.m. Meet at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport. For more information call 509671-3389.

Priest River Library closed for Timber Days PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Library will be closed Saturday, July 28 because of the Timber Days celebration.

The Blanchard Library will be open as usual.

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NEWPORT – The Folk Music Festival will feature several local acts Saturday, July 28 at 7 p.m. in Newport. This is the second year for the festival, held at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Avenue.

Featured groups include Mike Moudy and Almost Kin Folk, Patty O’Farrell, The FolkUS Group – made up of Laura Jean Crabtree, Nito Wilson and Ed Johnson, The Sad Whales and Ben Kardos.

Tickets are $10 for all ages, available at the door or online through www.pendoreilleplayers.org.

An article in last week’s issue of The Miner incorrectly spelled the name of the FolkUs Group. The Miner regrets any confusion this may have caused.

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MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

Wet hay Hay farmers throughout the Pend Oreille River Valley are trying to get their hay cut and dried between rainfalls. Vicky Cahill and her husband Gene Spooner had some of their hay cut and baled when it got caught in the rain. They propped the baled up in an attempt to dry them. They are shown feeding their hogs at Cahill’s Farm, off Highwy 20 south of Dalkena last week.

Tour gardens of the Pend Oreille River and Bead Lake NEWPORT – WSU Master Gardener volunteers are presenting the 21st annual Pend Oreille County Garden Tour and Dinner Sunday, Aug. 5, from 1-4:30 p.m.

Reservations for the dinner must be purchased by Friday, July 27, with registration forms available at http://pendoreille.wsu.edu.

Gardeners of Pend Oreille County face many challenges: weather, growing seasons, critters of all kinds, and yet the diversity and creativity that emerge in our gardens is amazing, organizers said.

The gardens on the WSU Master Gardener tour this year are

located along the Pend Oreille River and Bead Lake. Some of the gardens have the river in their backyards and some have fantastic views of the river from their gardens. There are fruit trees, grapes, raspberries, perennial beds, water features, converted dog kennels, unique ways to tie up tomatoes and beans, bridges, picnic areas, play grounds, low maintenance gardens, doors made of driftwood, green houses, native plants, heirloom plants from family and friends, raised beds, fire pits, rock gardens and rock borders, metal moose, and a fish farm.

Fun for the whole family at Blanchard Community Center BLANCHARD – Several events are planned for the Blanchard Community Center in late July and early August.

Thursday, July 26 is a free Children’s Fun Day with old fashion games and prizes on the lawn at the center, plus lunch for everyone. The event is sponsored by the Blanchard Area Seniors Inc., under the direction of the Pena and Edwards families. The fun starts at noon with Fred Ghio’s gun-shot start for the popular stick horse race (sponsored

by Stoneridge Resort). All children and families welcome.

Saturday, July 28 is the chili cookoff, sponsored by BASIC to benefit the Spirit Lake Fire District. A $5 admission fee goes to the fire district and gets you samples of chili entries and voting privileges to pick “The Most Popular Chili in Spirit Valley.”

You can also purchase additional voting tickets to make sure your favorite recipe (or cook) wins.

There is no admission cost to the facility if you just want to come in and eat the “House Chili” that is offered at $1 per bowl. There will be lots of additional yummy treats, desserts and drinks available for $1 each.

All proceeds from concessions go to the fire district and any donations are appreciated even if you can’t make it to the event. Donation checks should be made out to BASIC and clearly marked by note or in the memo area that the donation is for the Spirit Lake Fire District. They can be mailed to BASIC (for SLFD) P.O. Box 127, Blanchard, ID 83804.

Organizers are still in great need of chili cook-off contestants who could win a $100, $50 or $25 cash

prize provided by BASIC. Individuals, businesses and groups are all encouraged to compete. Entry forms and rules can be attained at the center or by calling the center at 208-437-1037 or Barb at 208-4374480. The event begins at 2 p.m. and will last as long as the chili does.

A small silent auction will also be held.

Breakfasts resume Aug. 6 and continue every Monday in August from 7-11 a.m. There are three breakfasts in September (10, 17, 24) and the season will conclude with two breakfasts in October (8 and 15). This program is supported by donations in an amount of your choosing. No one is turned away due to inability to donate.

Wednesday, Aug. 1 is a free and educational show on nocturnal animals. It is designed for the whole family, especially the kids. Beth Paramagamian from Idaho Fish and Game will present an informative interactive program about the interesting animals that prefer “the night life.” The program begins at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 12 is “Screening for Crystals” with Dean Yongue, a free activity inside and outside the community center. Bring the kids for a chance to screen for crystals while the adults (and kids alike) enjoy learning about mining and seeing the displays. The fun begins at 2 p.m. Feel free to bring your own mining specimens for “show and tell.”

For information about any of these open to the public activities call the Blanchard Community Center at 208-437-1037.

The dinner this year following the garden tour will be in one of the featured gardens. Live music and craft vendors will be on the site.

Tickets for the garden tour may be purchased ahead of time or bought on the day of the tour from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Pend Oreille County Extension Office, 418 S. Scott Ave. in Newport. You may also pick up maps, prepaid dinner tickets and brochures at the Extension Office at that time.

For complete information, call the Extension Office at 509-4472401 or visit the website listed above.

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 409 S. Spokane • 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

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES

“Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.”

Worship Time: Sunday 10:30 a.m. at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA - Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 or Toll Free (877) 997-1200

CUSICK – The planning is nearly completed while the work to bring it to reality intensifies for the quickly approaching Pend Oreille County Fair.

The 2012 fair is set for Aug. 1619. Highlights include displays of 4-H projects of all types from livestock to arts and crafts, stage entertainment and a rodeo. Fair admission prices remain $6 for adults and $2 for children for a four-day pass.

Volunteer help is needed and appreciated, fair organizers say, as volunteers are the backbone of the fair. Volunteer workdays are scheduled for the three Saturdays preceding the fair: July 28, Aug. 4 and Aug. 12. Workdays begin at 9 a.m. and last until about 3 p.m., with lunch served each day. Volunteers are asked to bring their own tools and gloves.

Projects include cleanup and set up for the fair, which also requires painting, weed whacking, weeding of flower beds, and small carpentry projects.

The fair has a variety of dis-

New motion picture ‘Bully’ coming to Newport Roxy Free showing July 28 NEWPORT – Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services is sponsoring a free showing of the new controversial movie “Bully,” rated PG 13.

“Bully” candidly follows the lives of five kids and families over the course of a school year.

Stories include two families who have lost children to suicide after being bullied and a mother awaiting the fate of her 14-year-old daughter who has been incarcerated after bringing a gun on her school bus to end the constant harassment.

With an up close and personal look into classrooms, homes, cafeterias, school buses and principals’ offices, the film offers insight into the often cruel world of the lives of bullied children. As teachers, administrators, kids and parents struggle UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service ~ 10:00 a.m.

Church School ~ 10:00 a.m.

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

CHURCH DIRECTORY

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays: Girls Club, ages 9 to 12, 4:30 to 6:00 pm Soul’d Out Youth, ages 13 thru 19, 6:00 pm Church ~ 447-3265 Pastor Mitch McGhee E-mail pineridgecc@gmail.com

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

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

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

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

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

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

Wed. - Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.newportchurchoffaith.com

plays, including baking contests, with hot apple pie, huckleberry desert and cupcake decorating available for youth and adults.

The Friday night floral and small animal barn rooster crowing contest attract crowds. Antique farm machinery displays and demonstrations are available each day, with a car show on Saturday.

Entertainment is free to fairgoers and includes The Professor Bamboozle show, which features stage and karaoke shows, and the popular Super Science display with hands-on activities for youth and adults is among the attractions. Various inflatable activities are scheduled for the children and a new Army representative will bring a climbing wall and rope activities.

Music in the park area this year will include the Grassville bluegrass band performing Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon. Dave King and his band returns by popular demand to play Friday night and again after the rodeo on Saturday.

to find solutions, The Bully Project examines the dire consequences of bullying through the testimony of strong and courageous youth.

Through the power of their stories, the film aims to be a catalyst for change in the way we deal with bullying as parents, teachers, children and society as a whole. A special free showing Saturday, July 28 at 1:30 p.m. will include a discussion. Advocates will be available to meet with anyone who may need to talk or would like to be involved with bully outreach and awareness activities.

There will be two $10 McDonalds gift cards as door prizes. Space is limited. For more information contact Sarah at Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services, 509-447-2274.

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

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 5pm 2nd Saturdays Pastor, Walt Campbell: 447-5101

CATHOLIC MASSES

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 10 a.m.

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

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

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

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

Diamond Lake Church 326002 Hwy. 2, West of Newport Pastor Clinton Schultz, (509) 447-4565 Newport Church - Corner of Lilac Lane & Hwy. 20 North Pastor Ron Fleck (509) 447-4755 Sat. Morning Services Sabbath School 9:30 • Worship 11:00 NACS THRIFT SHOP (509) 447-3488 PO Valley Church School (208) 437-2638

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich June, July & August Worship Service 9 am (509) 447-4338

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Rebecca Michelle Aponte Newport

Rebecca Michelle Aponte of Newport passed away July 18 from injuries she received in an automobile accident.

She was 21.

Ms. Aponte, Aponte known as Becky, was born May 18, 1991, the youngest of four daughters and twin to her brother.

She spent her first four years in the San Francisco Bay area and moved with her family to Newport in 1995.

She brought much joy to her family, friends and co-workers with her ready smile and positive attitude, family members say. She surrounded herself with mementoes of her family and friends and the happy times that they shared.

Always the artist, she was often found playing the piano, sketching, scrapbooking or taking and editing photographs.

She is survived by her parents, Raul and Mary Lou Aponte; sisters Najla Ann Beseman, Katrina Rose Aponte Pylatuk, Gloria Dawn Aponte; brother Timothy Raul Aponte; brothers-in-law Troy Beseman and Jason Pylatuk; nephews Isaac, Caleb and Joshua Beseman; many extended family, and her beautiful, newborn daughter, Lottie. She will always remain in the hearts of her family, friends, and neighbors.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 25 at 2 p.m. at Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport.

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

Mary Luella Brannan Priest Lake

Mary Luella Brannan died Thursday, July 19, at Newport Hospital of lung cancer. She was 85.

Mrs. Brannan was born in Clarkston, Branna Wash., Dec. 27, 1926, to Harry and Minnie Bockman.

She was the youngest of four children and was just 6 months old when her father was killed in an accident while working on the construction of a Weyerhauser mill building in Lewiston. Her mother moved her family from their permanent home in Libby, Mont., to Moscow, Idaho, where she could receive benefit checks from the company and also have college students as boarders to supplement their income.

Mrs. Brannan enjoyed her college years at the University of Idaho where she also worked for a professor of entomology.

She used to say that she learned more from working for the “bug doctor” than from her studies in business administration. After graduating in 1947 at the age of 20, Mary married Jack Brannan, who also had grown up in Moscow.

They had two young daughters when they moved to Spokane in 1952. Mrs. Brannan went to work in the insurance business in 1954 and worked for most of the next 25 years at the R. E. “Eddy” Page Insurance agency where she became a partner before the company was sold in the late 1970s.

After leaving Spokane, Jack and Mary lived in Kettle Falls, Wash., where they had an apartment building for several years and spent many winters in Yuma, Ariz., but had their best times and many wonderful summers at Priest Lake where they bought property in 1959 and built a small cabin shortly thereafter. Mrs. Brannan loved playing cards with her friends, crocheting and taking caring of her flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her older sister, Harriet Ray, and her husband, Jack, after 60 years together.

She is survived by her brother George Bockman of Moscow, and sister Margaret Vieirra of Grants Pass, Ore., daughter AbbiGail Brannan of Morgan Hill, Calif., her daughter Barbara Benscoter and son-in-law Richard Ben-

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scoter of Nordman, grandsons Jeff (and Beth) and Jeremy (and Chelsea) Arrasmith of Portland, Ore., great-granddaughters Sarah, Erin, Isabella and Macie Arrasmith of Portland, and many nieces and nephews. She is greatly missed already by her loyal terrier Charlie and his sidekick, Scrappy Doo. A graveside service will be held Monday, July 30 at 11 a.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Priest River. Friends and family, all of whom will miss her very much, are invited to gather Mrs. Brannan’s home in the afternoon. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermanknapp.com.

George E. “Bud” Zigler Cusick

George E. “Bud” Zigler passed away July 17 at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane.

He was 78.

Mr. Zigler was born Dec. 7, 1933, Zigler to Cleo Davis and George W. Zigler in Spokane.

He attended both elementary and high school at Cusick and graduated in 1953. He worked for the Spokane City Water Department for 24 years and retired in 1982. Prior to that he drove bus for the Spokane City Lines.

Mr. Zigler was extremely proud of being a Freemason and a member of El Katif for more than 50 years, as well as a member of the Royal Order of Jesters for 23 years. He joined the Foot Patrol (Arab Patrol) right away when he became a Noble in El Katif. He later joined the Mobile Unit and has been a loyal member ever since. He held many of the offices of the Unit as well as being president several times over the years.

Mr. Zigler and Bob Crampton instigated the acquisition of the 1960 Red Cadillac we use today to pull the replica Shriner’s Fez. This was Mr. Zigler’s baby. He has driven it to many PNSA events, parades, and special Shrine events over the years throughout the Northwest. He made trips to Seattle, Portland, Wyoming, Canada and his favorite trips were to the Montana East/West Shrine football games. In 1992, he was made Ambassador to Baghdad Temple in Butte, Mont., for his dedication to the Nobility in Montana.

Mr. Zigler was a valuable resource for many Potentates over the past 50 years. In 1967 he served as Assistant Units Aide and PNSA Director General for Illustrious Sir Bill Yankee. He has advised many other Potentates over the years with his straight forward words of wisdom. His motto was “What can I do for the Shrine, rather than what can the Shrine do for me.”

He was a leader and true friend to many, family said. His stories and laughter and smiles will be greatly missed. “Keep the rattles coming,” family said.

After retirement, Mr. Zigler enjoyed many years at the family ranch near Cusick, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and fourwheeling with his friends and family. He also enjoyed boating on the Pend Oreille River.

Mr. Zigler is survived by his wife, Ruth of 54 years. He is also survived by his sister, Donna Carnine, nephew Tom Wellman, nieces Susan Wellman, Teresa Marsura (and Al) and Sharon Sherrock (and Buzzy).

He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 4, at ShermanKnapp Funeral Home in Newport at 11 a.m. A celebration of life will follow at the Quality Inn Oakwood, 7919 N. Division, Spokane, from 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Spokane, WA 99204.

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.

|| 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 16 DISTURBANCE – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of male subject yelling and screaming out front.

HARASSMENT – Bear Paw Rd., Usk, report that male continues to drive by complainant’s property.

HARASSMENT – Rocky Gorge Rd., Newport, report that female neighbor continues to walk past complainant’s house and antagonize the dog.

ILLEGAL BURNING – Willms Rd., report that someone is burning in violation of burn ban.

ARREST – Scotia Rd., Newport, Tony T. Callihan, 37, of Spokane was arrested on a local warrant.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL – E. 5th St., Usk, report that male driver reached back and was choking female in the back seat.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Camden Rd., Newport, report that complainant received a large power bill from a property that should be unoccupied.

HARASSMENT – Skookum Meadow Drive, Newport, report that complainant is being threatened and harassed by family members.

ARREST – Hwy. 2, Tina Marie Stoltz, 32, of Newport was arrested on a local felony warrant.

ARREST – Deeter Rd., Newport, Max C. Smith, 37, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

DISTURBANCE – N. Union Ave., Newport, report that there is a large group of people on the porch yelling, screaming and fighting.

FIREWORKS – N. Shore Diamond Lake, report that neighbors are shooting off fireworks.

THEFT – LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report that trailer was stolen from complainant’s driveway.

INTOXICATION – LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report that a possibly intoxicated subject was en route to the complainant’s house.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Community Hall Rd., Cusick, report that there is possibly someone in the complainant’s house and no one should be there.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON – Hwy. 20, deputy contacting two people on the side of the highway.

Tuesday, July 17 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Larsen Blvd., Metaline Falls SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Hwy. 211, report of possible smoke in the area.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of silvery brown SUV unsafely passing.

FISH AND GAME – Trask Rd., report of dead beaver on dirt road.

ASSAULT – Phay Rd., report of staff being assaulted by juvenile female.

HARASSMENT – W. Walnut St., Newport, complainant reports being harassed by male subject.

ACCIDENT – W. Spruce St., report of two-vehicle non-injury accident.

INTOXICATION – Hwy. 2, Newport, report that Subaru Outback with male driver left headed south bound possibly intoxicated.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – N. Newport Ave., Newport, report that two juvenile males left after they were told not to and have not returned yet.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – S. Fea Ave., Newport, report of bright yellow Datsun in area with two male subjects walking from it.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 31, report of gray minivan south bound going over the line and speeding.

Wednesday, July 18 JUVENILE PROBLEM – Willms Rd., Elk, reporting harassment of teenager daughter.

TRESPASSING – Telephone Rd. E., report of two subjects on property trespassing.

THEFT – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of iPhone stolen last night.

FRAUD – W. Sacheen St., Cusick, report of debit card used without permission for ordering items

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ERRATIC DRIVER – Diamond Lake, citizen informed deputy of an erratic driver.

BURGLARY – W. Pine St., reported break in at location but unknown if anything was taken.

ARREST – Jannette Lee Pantle, 44, of Newport was arrested for criminal trespass.

ARREST – Daniel W. Thomas, 42, was arrested for criminal trespass.

ARREST – Timothy Sean Gilden, 49, of Newport was arrested for criminal trespass.

ARREST – Daniel Richard Kokot, 50, of Newport was arrested for criminal trespass.

ARREST – Frank William Boley, 56, of Newport was arrested for criminal trespass.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of blue Chevy Malibu passing in no passing zone, aggressive driving.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Elmers Loop, Newport, report of red Chevy blazer full of clothes and parked on complainant’s property.

VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER – Regal Rd., Elk, reported violation of an anti-harassment order.

LITTERING – Pines Rd., Newport, report someone littered on complainant’s property.

SEX OFFENSE – Sicley Rd., Cusick, report of sex offense.

ASSAULT – 1st Ave., Cusick, report of male attempting to break into female’s truck.

Thursday, July 19 DRUGS – S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of officer finding multiple medications inside one container.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – LeClerc Rd., S., Newport, report of Ford Mustang parked on side of the road for about four days.

FRAUD – S. Garden Ave., Newport, false reporting of medical condition.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Middle Fork Rd., report of suspicious circumstance with campers.

DRUGS – S. Garden Ave., report of male with drugs at courthouse.

ARREST – Hwy. 2, Bradley E. Berggren, 53, of Spokane was arrested on a warrant.

THEFT – W. 1st St., reported theft of items.

ARREST – Hwy. 2, Terrill D. Swenson II, 23, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – Newport, report of suspicious ad.

DISTURBANCES – E. 5th Ave., complainant thinks subjects took laptop out of lobby.

FIRE – Driskill R, Newport, complainant can smell smoke and see smoke hazing around trees on property.

HARASSMENT – N. Calispell Ave., Newport, person reports getting harassing calls from the father of complainant’s children.

GRASS FIRE – Pease Rd., Usk, report of fire in hay field.

INTOXICATION – W. 5th Ave., report of intoxicated subject who has cuts and abrasions to head and arms.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – Walnut St., Newport, report of man and woman yelling.

SEARCH WARRANT – S. Garden Ave., Newport SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – E. 5th St., Usk, report of two suspicious trucks.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – W. Pine St., Newport, report of subject making threats.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report that subject may be in house that should be empty.

ARREST – Jeremy Allan Fraley, 32, of Ione was arrested for driving under the influence.

Friday, July 20 ARREST – Heavens Meadows, Newport, Wendy Lynn Aah, 47, of Newport and Randall William Harris, 57, of Newport were arrested for violation of a protection order.

VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER – LeClerc Rd. S., Usk, respondent in an order was reported at residence sitting in a green van.

DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED – W. 1st St., Newport, deputy out with suspended driver.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of white Jeep Cherokee swerving in the lane talking on a cell phone.

TRESPASSING – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that male subject is trespassing on the property.

ARREST – Deer Valley/Coyote Trail, Newport, Steven Lewis Caudell, 60, of Newport was arrested for driving while license suspended.

MALICIOUSMISCHIEF – Usk area, report of political signs taken from mid county area and Ione.

PHONE OFFENSE – Hwy. 31, person reported receiving inappropriate

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ERRATIC DRIVER – S. Shore Diamond Lake Rd., report of silver sedan swerving in the lane.

ARREST – Fertile Valley Rd., Newport, Craig A. Novotney, 53, of Spokane was arrested for driving under the influence.

ARREST – W. 4th St., Newport, William E. Schrock, 52, of Spokane was arrested for driving under the influence.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report that a white truck with a trailer is speeding and passing on double yellow.

VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER – W. 7th St., Newport, report that male subject sent complainant a text and that is in violation of an order they have.

TRESPASSING – N. Shore Diamond Lake, report that male is refusing to leave after being asked to.

Saturday, July 21 PURSUIT – Hwy. 2, Newport, report of motorcycle not stopping.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – Pleasant Drive W., report that house next door has the garage doors open with tools out in the open.

WEAPON OFFENSE – Power House Rd., report of subject shooting in area.

FISH & GAME – Jorgens Rd., Newport, report that large cat, possibly bobcat, scratched complainant.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – Wakefield Rd., Newport, report of mom and dad having verbal argument.

THEFT – W. Walnut St., Newport, report that sister stole money out of her mom’s purse.

BURGLARY – Calispel Trail Loop, Newport, reported theft of laptop, beer and dirt bike.

ACCIDENT – Hwy. 31, complainant hit deer, has extensive damage but was able to drive vehicle home.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – N. 5th Ave., Cusick HARASSMENT – Beryl Ct., Newport, report of male neighbor continually harassing complainant, today was taking pictures of her minor children.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Rocky Gorge Rd., Newport, report that several people are inside neighbor’s residence, which has been vacant for some time.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of white pickup traveling at high rate of speed and bad lane control.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Fertile Valley Rd., report of cars spinning circles.

FIREWORKS – Diamond Lake boat launch, report of large group shooting off fireworks.

ARREST – Rebecca Diane Preston, 29, of Newport was arrested on an out of state warrant.

NOISE COMPLAINT – Metaline Falls, report of very loud music, drums and yelling.

ARREST – Robert Lee Meeker, 20, of Newport was arrested for violation of a no contact order.

ARREST – Jason Paul Reopelle, 38, of Newport was arrested for DUI.v Sunday, July 22 ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. 2nd St., Newport, report that complainant’s 18-year-old son possibly passed out and sick in the residence and no one will answer.

DISTURBANCE – N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of female and male yelling at each other outside.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – Newport area, complainant believes someone is using her information to make a purchase in Newport.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Bead Lake Rd., report of male subject taking slabs of slate.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – W. 1st St., report that unknown male subject just broke the complainant’s window with his fist.

AGENCY ASSIST – Hwy. 2, Oldtown, report of verbal argument with subject in another vehicle, and that subject threatened the other with a knife.

ACCIDENT – Lost Lake Rd., Ione, report of female in ATV accident.

ANIMAL PROBLEM – Hilltop Rd., Newport, neighbors’ horses were on his property and damaged the satellite dish.

FIREWORKS – Stokes Drive, Elk,

report of neighbor shooting bottle rockets off.

MISSING PERSON – Larch Lane, Cusick, report of 4-year-old missing from yard.

ARREST – W. Pine St., Newport, Jacob P. Balderas, 21, of Mead was arrested on a Department of Corrections hold and on out of county warrants.

THEFT – Nile Lake area, Ione, report that a couple of military style duffel bags were stolen.

THREATENING – W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report that juvenile female was threatened by relatives.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, Newport, report of older white Ford Taurus with Idaho plates driving erratically.

FRAUD – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of fake ID used.

ILLEGAL BURNING – Skookum Meadow Drive, report that neighbor has slash pile burning.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON – S. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report that subject is disturbing other people at this location.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – S. Union Ave., Newport, deputy out with a vehicle.

FIREWORKS – S. Union Ave., Newport, report of subjects possibly shooting off fireworks in the area.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – W. 7th St., Newport, report that complainant believes someone tried to break into the residence, heard what sounded like someone trying to kick in the door.

WEST BONNER COUNTY Monday, July 16 ARREST – Hwy. 2, Priest River, Alan Ropp, 36, of Priest River was arrested for DUI and driving without privileges.

THEFT – Hwy. 2, Priest River, theft of services reported.

TRESPASSING – N. Idaho Ave., Oldtown AGENCY ASSIST – N. Union Ave., Newport TRAFFIC VIOLATION – Hwy. 41, Oldtown, a woman was cited and released for driving without privileges.

Wednesday, July 18 MARINE INCIDENT – Lakeshore Rd., Priest Lake Thursday, July 19 RECKLESS DRIVING – Hwy. 2, Priest River ATTEMPTED BURGLARY – Hwy. 41, Blanchard Friday, July 20 DOMESTIC DISPUTE – Larch St., Priest River MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY – Hwy. 2, Priest River ASSIST OTHER AGENCY – E. Pinto Point Rd., Coolin, report of a agency assist with Idaho State Police with a fatal accident in the area of Pinto Point.

ARREST – Spirit Lake Cutoff, Priest River, Logan Maloney, 27, of Rathdrum ran a stop sign, causing a vehicle accident, with injuries. Maloney was subsequently arrested for felony driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

ILLEGAL BURNING – Hwy. 41, Oldtown ARREST – E. 5th St. N., Oldtown, Norma Hough, 57, was arrested for second offense driving under the influence of alcohol.

Saturday, July 21 RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE – Krupps Rd., Spirit Lake, deputies recovered a stolen vehicle.

UNLAWFUL ENTRY – Railroad Ave., Blanchard ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, Oldtown NON INJURY ACCIDENT – Langille Canyon Rd., Oldtown RECKLESS DRIVING – Hwy. 57, Priest River ARREST – E. Valley St. S., Oldtown, Donald Nelson, 33, was arrested for felony possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance.

Sunday, July 22 BATTERY – E. Ockert St. S., Oldtown, male juvenile was arrested for battery and minor in consumption of alcohol.

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2012219 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No: 11-02851-6 Loan No: 0022576375 APN: 14695 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 3, 2012, at 10:00 AM, at the main entrance to the Superior Courthouse, 229 S. Garden Avenue, Newport, WA, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, the undersigned Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or state chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 3, BLOCK 2, DIAMOND HEIGHTS FIRST ADDITION, PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 8. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated November 20, 2006, recorded on November 27, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0290245, of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of Pend Oreille County, WA, from STEVEN D. SHAW, A MARRIED MAN DEALING IN HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY. as the original Grantor(s) to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as the original Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as the original Beneficiary.

An Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No 2007 0293695. The current Beneficiary is: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007FXD2, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-FXD2, (the “Beneficiary”). More commonly known as: 141 DIAMOND DR, NEWPORT, WA 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: failed to pay payments which became due; together with late charges due; The total amount of payments due is $37,165.27; the total amount of late charges due is $1,619.50; the total amount of advances made is/are $0.00. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $157,997.34, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from March 1, 1999, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above described 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 August 3, 2012. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by July 23, 2012, (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 July 23, 2012 (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 cashier’s or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the July 23, 2012 (11 days before the sale date) and before the Sale, by the Borrower, Grantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrances paying principal and, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): 141 DIAMOND DR NEWPORT, WA 99156 141 DIAMOND DR NEWPORT, WA 991569582 141 DIAMOND DRIVE NEWPORT, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail on March 26, 2012, 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 described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and 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 the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714573-1965 DATED: May 1, 2012 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Trustee 1920 Main Street, Suite 1120 Irvine, CA 92614 Phone No: 949-2524900 Juan Enriquez, Authorized Signature 946366 7/4, 07/25/2012 Published in The Newport Miner July 4 and 25, 2012 (22,25)

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2012212 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7431.20224 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Freedom Mortgage Corporation Grantee: Martha Gifford, a single person Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 20070290804 Tax Parcel ID No.: 453124-55-0051 Abbreviated Legal: THE W 70’ OF L-10 & L-11 & W 70’ OF THE N 25M OF L-10 BLK 10 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On August 3, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: The West 70 feet of the North 25 feet of Lot 10 and the West 70 feet of Lots 11 and 12 all in Block 10 of Scott’s Second Addition to the Town of Newport, Pend Oreille County, Washington, according to the recorded plat thereof.

Commonly known as: 731 West 5th Street Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/29/06, recorded on 01/08/07, under Auditor’s File No. 2007-0290804, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from Martha Gifford, an unmarried woman, as Grantor, to First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corp, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corp, its successors and assigns to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, under an Assignment/ Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20120310915. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein.

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 05/01/2012 Monthly Payments $9,178.29 Late Charges $308.96 Lender’s Fees & Costs $634.62 Total Arrearage $10,121.87 Tr u s t e e ’s E x p e n s e s (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $675.00 Title Report $596.10 Statutory Mailings $20.00 Recording Costs $15.00 Postings $70.00 Total Costs $1,376.10 Total Amount Due: $11,497.97 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $142,840.85, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 08/01/11, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or

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implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on August 3, 2012. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 07/23/12 (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 the close of the Trustee’s business on 07/23/12 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/ are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

The sale may be terminated any time after 07/23/12 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Martha Gifford 731 West 5th Street Newport, WA 99156 Martha Gifford PO Box 1097 Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Martha Gifford 731 West 5th Street Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Martha Gifford PO Box 1097 Newport, WA 99156 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 02/24/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 02/24/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all foreclosure costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their right, title and interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.north-

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2012228 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PEND OREILLE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 2012 ROAD SALT Proposals will be received by the County of Pend Oreille Public Works Office, located in the Pend Oreille County Courthouse at 625 West Fourth Street, Newport, Washington 99156 or P.O. Box 5040, Newport, Washington 99156, for furnishing ROAD SALT to the Pend Oreille County Road Department in the estimated quantity of 270 tons of 3% moisture or less, Type 2, Grade 2 ASTM-D 632-84.

Price quoted shall be per ton, delivered using hopper or end dump trucks, as follows: 90 tons delivered to 9302 Deer Valley Road, Newport, WA 99156 90 tons delivered to 13571 Highway 21, Usk, WA 99180 90 tons delivered to 161 Sullivan Lake Road, Ione, WA 999139 Salt shall be delivered to these County Maintenance Shops, Monday through Thursday, 6:00am to 4:30pm on or before October 1, 2012 Proposals will be due no later than 10:00 AM Monday, July 30th, 2012.

Proposals are to be submitted by Email, Fax or envelope as follows: E-MAIL – Don Ramsey, dramsey@pendoreille. org and Teresa Brooks, tbrooks@pendoreille.org with “Proposal for ROAD SALT” in the subject line Fax - (509) 447-5890 with “Proposal for ROAD SALT” in the subject line Mail – Public Works Department, P.O. Box 5040, Newport, WA 99156 with “Proposal for ROAD SALT” on the envelope Hand delivered - Public Works Department, 625 West Fourth Street, Newport, WA 99156 with “Proposal for ROAD SALT” on the envelope.

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

Bids will be evaluated on total cost of road salt delivered to all three locations.

Pend Oreille County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the bids and to accept such bid or bids as may deemed in the best interest of Pend Oreille County.

Published in The Newport Miner July 18 and 25, 2012. (24-2)

_________________ 2012229 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR SMALL WORKS ROSTER PROPOSALS The Pend Oreille County Road Department is accepting proposals for maintenance sand production and stockpiling. The Department is seeking proposals for approximately 6,000 yards truck measure of maintenance sand to be produced at a commercial source of materials within a radius of fifteen (15) miles of the Cusick Maintenance Shop. Hauling will be the responsibility of Pend Oreille County Road Department.

Please submit proposals to the Pend Oreille County Road Department Office at 625 W 4th Street, P.O. Box 5040, Newport, WA 99156.

For further information please call (509) 447-4513.

Proposals are due at the above address no later than July 30, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. Published in The Newport Miner July 18 and 25, 2012. (24-2)

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2012230 NEWPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF BOARD RETREAT AND REGULAR MEETING TIME CHANGES FOR The summer The Board of Directors of Newport Consolidated Joint School District has called a board retreat for Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 10 a.m. to be held at 190 Woodland Drive, Newport Washington for the purpose of self evaluation and establish 2012-13 board goals.

In addition, The Board of Directors of Newport Consolidated Joint School District has changed the time of their regular meetings for July 23, August 13, and August 27, 2012 to 4:30 p.m. All meetings will be held in the Newport School District’s board room.

Published in The Newport Miner July 18th and July 25, 2012 (24-2)

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2012232 LEGAL NOTICE Cusick School District Board of Directors announce the following 20122013 Fiscal Budget. Let it be publicly known to all persons that Cusick School District No 59, Pend Oreille County, State of Washington, has completed preparation of the 2012-2013 Fiscal Budget and that the completed budget is on file in the Central Office, located in the district at Cusick, Washington. A copy of the completed budget is available for review to any person who might request such. Also let it be publicly known to all persons that the Board of Directors will meet in a public meeting at 9:00 a.m. on July 27,2012 in the library for the purpose of fixing and adopting the 2012-2013 Fiscal Budget.

All inquiries regarding this notice should be directed to Dan Read, Superintendent, at (509) 445-1125. /s/ Dan Read Cusick School District No. 59 Dan Read, Supt.

Published in The Newport Miner July 18 and July 25, 2012. (24-2)

_________________ 2012234 FOUND A firearm was found in the Flowery Trail area May 29, 2011. To identify contact the Pend Oreille County Sheriffs office, Sgt. Youk at (509) 447-3151.

Published in The Newport Miner July 18 and 25, 2012. (24-2)

_________________ 2012236 LEGAL NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES The Port of Pend Oreille (Port) gives notice of its projected requirements for the period of 2012 for the following categories and/ or types of professional services.

Civil/Structural/Me chanical/Electrical Planning Geotechnical SEPA/NEPA Permitting/ Regulatory Compliance Environmental Surveying Parking Area/Roadway and/or Utility Design Architectural All persons wishing to

be considered for supplying services during the calendar year 2012 must submit a statement of qualifications showing their experience in the categories listed, resumes of proposed staff to be assigned to these projects, references and a statement regarding the firms’ use of MBE/WBE firms.

The Port will compile a list of those responding.

All submissions should be made to: Port of Pend Oreille, 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180 (509) 445-1090.

Inclusion in the Port file will in no way pre-qualify the individual or firm for a specific assignment. The

material will be used by the Port as an information resource in its selection process. The Port may elect to interview any or all firms, or select one or more firms directly from the submittals received. The Port reserves the right to advertise and retain other consultants on individual projects independent of the firm(s) selected from this solicitation.

The Port of Pend Oreille is an equal opportunity employer. /s/ Kelly J. Driver, Manager Publish in the Newport Miner July 25 and August 1, 2012 (25-2)

2012203 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will, on the 17th day of August, 2012, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock, a.m., at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, 229 S. Garden Avenue, in the City of Newport, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: Parcel No.1 Lot 8, Block 13, TALMADGE ADDITION to the Town of Newport, according to the recorded plat thereof, situate in Pend Oreille County, Washington. Parcel No.2 and Parcel No.3 Lots 7,8 and 9, Block 33, TALMADGE THIRD ADDITON to Newport, according to the recorded plat thereof, Pend Oreille County, W A. Which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated December 29, 2010, recorded December 30, 2010, under Auditor’s File No. 307386, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Marlin L. Griffin A Single Person, Grantor, to the Land Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Raven Living Trust, as Beneficiary.

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary’s successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III. The default (s) for which this foreclosure is made is as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Payments (11) @ $1650.00: $18, 150.00 Late Charges (11) @ $82.50: $ 907.50 Attorney’s fees: $ 1,000.00 Property Taxes (2011 & 2012) plus penalties and interest: Property Id #19142 $ 2492.25 Property Id #19141 $ 2690.09 Property Id #18979 $ 2374.82 Trustee’s fees: $ 500.00 Trustee’s expenses: (itemized) (a) Title report $ 881.64 (b) Recording fees $ 150.00 (c) Service/posting of notices $ 75.00 (d) Postage/copying expenses $ 25.00 (e) Publication $ 420.00 (f) Telephone charges $ 25.00 (g) Inspection fees $ 50.00 TOTALS $29,741.30 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $135,000.00 plus accrued interest.

V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense 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 the 17th day of August, 2012. The default (s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by the 6th day of August, 2012 (11 days before the sale date), the default (s) as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated anytime after the 6th day of August, 2012, (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance pay 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 he grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest at the following address: Marlin L. Griffin P.O. Box 296 Newport, WA 99156 by first class and certified mail on the 15th day of February, 2012 proof of which is in the possession of the Successor Trustee,; and the Grantor or Grantor’s successor in interest was personally served on the 15th day of February, 2012 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 whose name and address is 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 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 objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to R.C.W.61.24.130.

Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds of invalidating the Trustee’s Sale DATED this 7th day of May, 2012 /s/ MICHAEL J. MCLAUGHLIN Successor Trustee Michael J. McLaughlin, P.S. 312 S. Washington Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3756 Published in The Newport Miner July 25 and August 8, 2012 (25,27)

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2012233 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7777.17665 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-HE2 Grantee: Ione Yellowjohn, presumptively subject to the community interest of her spouse, if married Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 20020265400 Tax Parcel ID No.: 433706519010 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 10 of Chippewa Addition to the Town of Ione Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On August 24, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Pend Oreille, State of Washington: Lot 10 of Chippewa Addition to the Town of Ione, Plat Book 1, Page 24, Records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, WA. Commonly known as: 130 McInnis Road Ione, WA 99139 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/14/02, recorded on 10/18/02, under Auditor’s File No. 20020265400, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Ione Yellowjohn, a Single Woman, as Grantor, to Pacific Northwest Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of National City Mortgage Co dba Accubanc Mortgage, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by National City Mortgage Co to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-HE2, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20110310288. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 05/18/2012 Monthly Payments $3,432.08 Late Charges $118.24 Lender’s Fees & Costs $71.94 Total Arrearage $3,622.26 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $607.50 Title Report $500.34 Statutory Mailings $32.40 Recording Costs $14.00 Postings $70.00 Total Costs $1,224.24 Total Amount Due: $4,846.50 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $41,474.17, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 09/01/11, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on August 24, 2012. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with

any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 08/13/12 (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 the close of the Trustee’s business on 08/13/12 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/ are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

The sale may be terminated any time after 08/13/12 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Ione Yellowjohn 130 McInnis Road Ione, WA 99139 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Ione Yellowjohn 130 McInnis Road Ione, WA 99139 Ione Yellowjohn PO Box 803 Ione, WA 99139 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Ione Yellowjohn PO Box 803 Ione, WA 99139 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 02/29/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 03/01/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all foreclosure costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their right, title and interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to

possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference.

You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USAForeclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 05/18/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Neang Avila (425) 5861900. (TS# 7777.17665) 1002.209972-File No. Published in The Newport Miner July 25th and August 15th, 2012 (25,28)

_________________ 2012237 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 218 The following Ordinances were adopted at a regular council meeting of the Town of Metaline on July 16th, 2012.

An ordinance amending previous ordinance of the Town of Metaline; to wit #191 and #145 and #167, as any other ordinances in conflict with this amending ordinance by specifically amending the water rate chargeable by the Town of Metaline for residences and commercial-business use; and providing for the adoption and effective date hereof.

Specifically, Section XII related to monthly charges for each individual water user and service within the Town of Metaline and to non-adjacent properties outside the Town limits, effective on the 1st of August 2012, shall be as follows: Residential: $50.00 ($46.60 + 3.40 Reserve) Business/Commercial: $47.00 (43.60 + 3.40 Reserve) And ORDINANCE NO. 219 An ordinance amending previous ordinance of the Town of Metaline; to wit #150, and #144, and any other ordinances in conflict with this amending ordinance by specifically amending the sewer rate chargeable by the Town of Metaline for residences and commercial-business use; and providing for the adoption and effective date hereof.

Specifically, Section XII related to monthly charges

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for each individual sewer user and service within the Town of Metaline and to non-adjacent properties outside the Town limits, effective on the 1st of August 2012, shall be as follows: Residential: $45.00 Business/Commercial: $47.50 Full copies of both Ordinances are on file in the Clerks office at Metaline Town Hall.

E. Diane Brown Clerk/Treasurer Metaline, WA Published in The Newport Miner July 25th, 2012 (25)

_________________ 2012238 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY NO. 12-4-00130-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice to Creditors In the Matter of the Estate of TERRY DuWAYNE JAY, Deceased.

The personal representatives named below have been appointed as personal 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, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representatives or the personal representatives’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) 30 days after the 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 this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of first publication: July 25, 2012.

Personal Representative: Craig Jay Address: 6417 Olympic Hwy., Aberdeen, WA 98520 Attorneys for the Personal Representative: Ingram, Zelasko & Goodwin, LLP Address for Mailing or Service: 120 East First Street, Aberdeen, WA 98520 (360) 533-2865 Court of Probate Pro-

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ceedings and Cause Number: Grays Harbor County Superior Court 12-4-00130-1 Published in The Newport Miner July 25th, August 1st and 8th, 2012 (25-3)

_________________ 2012239 JOB OPENING PORT OF PEND OREILLE PEND OREILLE VALLEY RAILROAD The Port of Pend Oreille (POVA) is accepting applications for permanent railroad employment. An application may be obtained at the Port office, 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. 99180, or by calling 509-445-1090.

The Port requires applicants to pass a pre-employment physical, which includes drug and alcohol testing. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Applications must be returned by 2:00 p.m. August 6th. /s/ Kelly J. Driver Manager Publish in the Newport Miner July 25 and August 1, 2012 (25-2)

_________________ 2012240 SOLE SOURCE NOTIFICATION Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW) will not seek Request for Proposals for competitive bids to procure Senior Legal Assistance Services in Spokane County and the Tri-County area of Stevens, Pend Oreille, and northern Ferry counties for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.

The ALTCEW Planning and Management Council has determined, based on the 2012 Area Agency on Aging Planning process, not to seek competitive bids in Spokane County and the Tri-County area of Stevens, Pend Oreille, and northern Ferry counties for Senior Legal Assistance services.

If your agency is aggrieved by this decision, please notify ALTCEW in writing by 4:30 P.M., Monday, August 6, 2012.

Include in this notice the basis for the grievance. ALTCEW’s Governing Board will consider the grievance.

For further information contact ALTCEW at 1222 N. Post Street, Spokane, WA 99201 or telephone (509) 458-2509

The Town of Metaline, Washington has developed a consultant roster for the 2012 calendar year. The Town is inviting statements of qualifications and performance information from firms with expertise in the following areas: water and sanitary sewer planning, design, and construction engineering.

Qualification and performance statements will be reviewed, placed on file for the 2012 calendar year, and used as the source from which to select one or more qualified firms from whom a detailed proposal will be requested for any specific project.

Minority- and womenowned firms are encouraged to submit statements of qualification. The town of Metaline is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Projects may be partially funded through the Washington State Community Development Block Grant Program with federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Interested firms should respond no later than 5:00 PM on August 15th, 2012.

However, firms or individuals may submit first time or revised information at any time.

Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to the town of Metaline at the following address: Town of Metaline, PO Box 85, Metaline, WA 99152 (509)446-4641.

E. Diane Brown Clerk/Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner July 25th and August 1st, 2012 (25-2)

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2012242 TOWN OF METALINE SMALL WORKS ROSTER General Information 1. A Small Works Roster has been established for the purpose of notifying contractors of pending public works projects and may be utilized whenever the Town of Metaline seeks to construct any project

when the estimated cost is less than $100,000.00.

2. The Small Works Roster shall be comprised of contractors who have completed a Small Works Roster Application/Questionnaire, and have been determined to be eligible and included on the roster.

3. Contractors will be notified in writing if they are determined to be eligible or ineligible. Ineligible contractors will be notified of the reasons for their ineligibility and will have the option of resubmitting their application for further consideration.

4. The Small Works Roster shall be updated annually or other times as may be deemed necessary by the Administrator of the roster. Contractors desiring to be added to the roster shall submit an application at any time. For the purpose of the Small Works Roster, January 1st through December 31st is defined as one year.

5. The Town of Metaline Clerk/Treasurer is designated as the Administrator of the Small Works Roster.

Filing Instructions: 1. Complete a Town of Metaline Small Works Roster Application/Questionnaire and submit to the Town of Metaline, Clerk/ Treasurer, PO Box 85, Metaline, WA 99152.

2. Applications must be notarized to be considered.

3 To be retained on the Small Works Roster, contractors must submit an application annually.

4. A copy of Ordinance No. 171 authorizing the establishment of and procedures for a Small Works Roster is available in the Clerk/Treasurers office. /s/ E. Diane Brown Clerk/Treasurer Metaline, WA Published in The Newport Miner July 25th, 2012 (25)

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2012243 COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND ACTION Pursuant to County Development Regulations,

notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on July 16, 2012 received a complete Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application and SEPA Environmental Checklist from Sherman Rock and Concrete, and did on July 23, 2012 issue a Determination of Completeness for a shoreline stabilization project on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SSDP-12-019), Location: 1480 Ashenfelter Bay Rd., Newport, WA 99156.

An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on July 01, 2012, and the county expects to issue a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional MDNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal.

Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821.

Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than August 09, 2012. The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will be hearing this Substantial Shoreline Development Permit Application on August 14, 2012 at 6:00pm in the Cusick Community Center, 111 S. First Ave., Cusick, WA Required Permits: Substantial Shoreline Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Federal Authorization Dated: July 23, 2012 Published in The Newport Miner July 25th and August 1st, 2012 (25-2)

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Published in The Newport Miner July 25th, 2012 (25)

_________________ 2012241 REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING SERVICES Town of Metaline, Washington

Family Health Center

714 W. Pine St., Newport (located inside Newport Hospital)

509.447.4885

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WE ARE BUYING LOGS! • We’re buying saw logs and chip logs.

Competitive Prices, High Value!

• We have foresters on staff to help with your timber management needs.

• We are also buying and selling timberland.

“Adding value to the forest for people, products, and the environment”

Call Now.

Colville: 509-684-5071 Usk: 888-445-1732

August 3, 2012 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Please wear loose-fitting clothing (shorts, t-shirts, etc).

Free physicals are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

You may schedule other dates for a fee of $30.00.

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Down River Days Food • Games • Music • Parade • Train Ride • Fun for All A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE NEWPORT MINER AND GEM STATE MINER NEWSPAPERS

TIM IBBETSON Wants to wish everyone Happy Down River Days Citizens, Neighbors, Business and Property Owners of Pend Oreille County: My name is Tim Ibbetson, and I am your candidate for County Commissioner.

I have had the privilege of meeting some of you, but not all of you, and look forward to that day and time.

I am writing this to all of you, since I have not had the opportunity to ring your doorbell, whereas I have been busy, attempting to defend your property rights, and assisting in organizing events, which will bring notoriety and dollars to our county.

My wife and I have been very fortunate to be involved in the community and county by assisting, participating and donating to the following: • Ione Fire Department •

Selkirk High School Wrestling team

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Selkirk Little Guy Wresting team

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Selkirk 4H club purchasing Hogs & Beef, including donations to help fund the Swine Barn

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Selkirk Booster club

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Dollar for Scholars benefit dinners

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Past and present Down River Days

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Attending Wrestling, Football & Basketball games

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Most recently assisting in organizing and participating in the “Tri Town Float Down”

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Presently members of the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club & Selkirk Trailblazers

Pend Oreille County Park Board Meetings, County Town Hall Meetings, Economic Development Council meetings, Public Utility District Update meetings, • I am the President of “Citizens Alliance for getting educated & making contacts, throughout the Property Rights – Pend Oreille County” (CAPRcounty.

POC) To become your commissioner, I must possess • Member of the Pend Oreille Republican Party the knowledge, to be your best choice as your During the time of being involved with all of the commissioner. activities and groups that I have noted, I have had the I am a concerned citizen, businessman, husband, pleasure of shaking hands with all of those involved, father, grandfather, neighbor and friend, who is and have also become friends, neighbors and worried about the county’s economy along with its associates with many of you. future.

Those of you whom I have not had the pleasure of My Motto: I will protect your rights. This includes meeting and shaking your hand it is very important Public Safety, Roads, access to trails, less regulations to me, but I also believe, doing all that I can now, and property rights. to assist this county defend itself, is extremely I feel this is very important, because the county is important, when there are numerous agencies that at a very critical crossroads with regards to the budget have created a negative “economic” impact on our and mandates the state and federal agencies have county, and will continue to do so, until someone, been putting on our county, and they continue to limit gets involved and does something about it, and that’s our access to our county resources, the ability to build what I am currently doing. and cripple the opportunity for businesses to start and Right now, I am the ONLY candidate actively grow. organizing citizens and property owners of this Therefore, it is an honor to be a candidate for county county, and having meetings to protect ALL of your commissioner, and want to thank all my supporters for rights. their time and efforts to assist me in my endeavor to I have been attending Board of County be your county commissioner. It’s their belief and trust Commissioners, Planning Commission meetings for in me, which gives me the drive to continue in my the past year and a half, County Budget meetings, passion to carry on maintaining Pend Oreille County, Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee Meetings, as the “Jewel of the Pacific Northwest”.

Remember to Elect Tim Ibbetson, as your best choice to be your next Pend Oreille County Commissioner.

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Take me down river Down River Day celebrates 56th annual event

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

IONE – The 56th annual Down River Days is filled with three days of festivities in Ione this weekend, including a softball tournament, parade, street dance and the crowd-pleasing snowmobile watercross.

The evening of Friday, July 27 will have the Crazy Lady’s Softball game at the field by the old Ione Primary building.

Saturday events start early with the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club serving a cowboy breakfast at the park from 6-10 a.m. Parade entries can sign up at the old elementary school building at 10 a.m. The parade down Main Street will start at 11 a.m. After the parade is the firefighters water fight on Main Street.

No car show is in the plans for this year, and the wakeboarding competition won’t take place again this year.

Vendors will be set up in the park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a beer garden will be running during that time. Fun in the park also includes tug of war from 2-4 p.m. and a cake walk and Bingo sponsored by the Selkirk Booster Club from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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For those who don’t like the sponsored by the Selkirk Trailwalk up the hill from the park to blazers, starts at 8 a.m. in the the train depot, the Selkirk High park. One rider, one pitman and School wrestlers will be giving one machine are allowed in rides on Saturday and Sunday. the pits at a time. No trailers or The cost is $1 per person or vehicles may be left in the park. another donation. The team is Parking will be provided on the raising money to help pay for highway in the empty lot on the new mats and to buy new warm south side of Mountain Traders. ups.

Rides will be provided up and Saturday wraps up with a down hill, given by donation by street dance featuring Carnival the Selkirk wresters. of Soul.

The On Main The Lions Club members will be North Street back at the griddle Sunday morning, Pend between Oreille Railroad July 29 serving a cowboy breakfast Valley AvLions from 6-10 a.m. Vendors and beer enue and Club will will be in the park again too, as well be giving Fourth Avenue train as the cake walk and Bingo. from 8 rides p.m. to midnight the live music from Ione to Metaline Falls and will be going. back – 10 miles each way. Rides The Lions Club members will on Saturday are at 1 and 3 p.m., be back at the griddle Sunday and Sunday rides are at 11 a.m. morning, July 29 serving a and 1 p.m. The journey takes cowboy breakfast from 6-10 a.m. about 90 minutes. Tickets are Vendors and beer will be in the $15 for adults (ages 13-64), $10 park again too, as well as the for children 2 to 12 years old cake walk and Bingo. No dogs and for seniors over 64. Children are allowed in the park during under 2 ride free.

Down River Days, and no alcohol The Cutter Theatre’s producis allowed except for in the beer tion of “Lumberjacks in Love” garden. will take the stage in Metaline The water cross event, where Falls Friday and Saturday at avid snowmobilers drag their 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available sleds out of summer storage and for $12. Call 509-446-4108. The attempt to jump the river, begins show will run again for Affair on at 11 a.m.

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Florida band rocks Down River Days Friends of Ione residents to play street dance Saturday

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

IONE – Getter ready to rock this Down River Days. Carnival of Soul, a band from Port Charlotte, Fla., will be playing two shows Down River Days weekend – Friday night at Ken’s Bar and Grill and the street dance on Saturday.

The band ended up in Ione because of a connection to a local resident. Jessica Davis and her family made friends with the band members when they lived in Florida for a time. They stayed in touch when she and her family moved back about six or seven years ago.

The guys in the group made their first visit to Ione when Davis got married last September and fell in love with the area. Since they arrived at the beginning of July they’ve been taking it easy after the long, taxing drive – in between playing several shows around the area.

“It’s been mostly rest, relaxation and enjoying the most beautiful scenery,” says the lead guitarist and vocalist Cris Corridino. “This is definitely God’s country. I’m sure this is where he comes skiing.”

This time the band came to Ione in a 12-passenger van, pulling a trailer of music equipment. Along the way, they hit venues in Florida, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Colorado. They’ve played the Blue Spark in downtown Spokane and put on shows at the 5th Ave. Bar and Grill in Metaline Falls, Ken’s Bar and Grill in Ione and for the

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They’ve been well received, Corridino says, and people have been very nice: “They’ve made us feel very welcome.”

“Especially in a small town, they really love the music. These folks were so hungry for something

new,” he says.

He describes their sound as progressive alternative rock and lists their influences starting with the big names in classic rock – Kiss, Pink Floyd, Rush and Led Zeppelin – as well as modern bands such SEE BAND, 7C

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Carnival of Soul will be playing the street dance Saturday of Down River Days. Hailing from Florida, the band is made of drummer Donny Haight, left, guitarist Gene Ames, Dan LaMantia on bass, Cris Corridino on lead guitar and vocals, and Sean Bryan on keyboards

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Carnival of Soul bassist Dan LaMantia plays his B.C. Rich. The group sites Pink Floyd as one of their influences.

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2012 Down River Days Friday, July 27

6 p.m. Crazy Lady Softball: Old Ione Elementary Field 6 p.m. Lumberjack-style Dinner: Cutter Theatre 7:30 p.m. ‘Lumberjacks in Love’: Cutter Theatre

Saturday, July 28

7-10 a.m. Cowboy Breakfast: Ione Park 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors in the Park 11 a.m. Parade: Main Street Firefighters Water Fight 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Lions Club Train Ride: Train Depot 7:30 p.m ‘Lumberjacks in Love’: Cutter Theatre 8 p.m. to midnight Street Dance

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MINER PHOTO|ROSEMARY DANIEL

The Cutter Theatre will stage a comedy, “Lumberjacks in Love,” during Downriver Days weekend. Pictured seated is Debbie Link, the mail order bride surrounded by lumberjacks Dave Daniel, Pete Smoldon, Alex Yarnell, Eric Wittenmyer and John Kinney.

Loggers take the stage METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Dave Daniel. Dirty Bob, who Theatre will present its summer hasn’t had a bath in 22 years, is musical, “Lumberjacks in Love” played by another familiar Cutter July 27 and 28 with curtain at actor, Pete Smolden. John Kinney, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12, and also known to the Cutter audireservations can be made by ences, is Muskrat, the gloom guy calling the Cutter Theatre at playing the banjo. A young, but 509-446-4108. A special loggers not new actor, in the company dinner will be offered Saturday, is Eric Wittenvvmyer, who plays July 28 at 6 p.m. Reservations the dime-novel reader, Moonwere required by July 21. light. Rounding out the team is “LumAlex Yarnell, berjacks in “Lumberjacks in Love” tells the who plays the Love” tells story of five loggers working at youngest of the the story of lumberjacks, five loggers the Dry Canyon Lumber Camp known only as working somewhere in the north Pend The Kid. at the Dry The mailOreille County around 1912.

Canyon order bride Lumber is played by Camp somewhere in the north Debbie Link. Link was last on Pend Oreille County around the Cutter stage as the Mother 1912. There aren’t too many Superior in the 2000 production women around (none, in fact), of “The Sound of Music.” Wittenwhich up until now hasn’t myer and Yarnell were most rebeen an issue. But someone has cently in the Selkirk High School ordered a mail-order bride from Theatre Arts production of “The New York City, and while some of Fantasticks.” the guys are curious, others are While they have been in many darned scared. What happens productions, Dave, Pete, and John to these five lumberjacks when were all in the Cutter’s 2005 a woman might be showing up production of “Oklahoma!” with is cause for drastic action and Dave as Ali Hakim, Pete as Jud laughter.

Fry, and John as Andrew Carnes.

Camp boss is Minnesota Slim, Director for the production is played by veteran Cutter actor Cutter Theatre artistic director,

Tara Leininger. This is her first summer show for the Cutter since 2007. She also designed the set and costumes. Donivan Johnson is the music director and pianist for the production. Sam Yarnell built the set and its properties (with some help from husband Rob), as well as acting as the stage manager. Kirsten Redinger created the costumes for the gals in the production.

“Lumberjacks in Love” is a regional favorite in its home state of Wisconsin; books and music are

by Fred Alley and the music is by James Kaplan, with local adaptations by the director and cast. For those who may lack the vocabulary, a dictionary of the unique terminology used in the musical will be provided in the program.

The Cutter production will be back on stage Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 for Affair on Mainstreet weekend.

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The Cutter Theatre presents a play every year during Down River Days.

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The parade is one of the highlights of Down River Days.

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Down River Days - July 28 & 29

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

20 mile round trip rides along and across the Pend Oreille River

Affair on Main Street - Sept. 1 & 2 Sat. & Sun. • 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm Train leaves from Metaline Falls Park

First Autumn Colors - Oct. 6 & 7 Sat. & Sun. • 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm Train leaves from Ione Station

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BAND | without a record contract and a mastering process right now and management company, he says. they’re already planning to record After an Aug. 3 show at Carr’s the follow-up, starting at the Corner in Spokane, Carnival of beginning of next year.

Soul will leave the Northwest and You can check out Carnival head for the east coast. They’ve of Soul’s music online at their got a spot MySpace on a New W H AT ’S N E X T: page, www.

York radio FRIDAY, JULY 27 at Ken’s Bar and Grill, myspace. station Ione (cover is $3 or two for $5) com/theofwhere ficialcarnithey’ll be valofsoul SATURDAY, JULY 28 at Down River Days playing street dance or www.

“Beautiful reverbnaBird,” their FRIDAY, AUG. 3 at Carr’s Corner, Spokane tion.com/ tribute to carnivalofSept. 11 on soul. the 11th anniversary of the terrorCorridino says they’d like to ist attacks. make it back this way once or “It will definitely be emotional, twice a year: “We want to try to to say the least,” Corridino says. make a habit of it because we love The band’s fourth CD is in the these folks up here.”

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as the Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, Porcupine Tree and Dream Theater.

The guys in Carnival of Soul – Sean Bryan on keys, Donny Haight on drums, Dan LaMantia on bass, guitarist Gene Ames, and Corridino – have been playing together in some form or another since 1997. They met when they were in the military, stationed at the same air base.

Their touring band is usually a three or four-piece, but back home, they have flute and violin players who join them.

It’s a full-time gig, Corridino says. They might pick up an odd job here or there, but these days it’s easier to make it as a band

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ENGAGING WITH COMMUNITIES AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE Ponderay Newsprint Company is a responsible employer and a good neighbor. We build strong ties with our local communities and give back by supporting worthwhile causes and activities. The mill employees care about the environment and strive for long-term sustainability.

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Largest employer (by payroll) in Pend Oreille County Majority of employees live in the County Indirectly impact the jobs of approximately 700 people working for companies that support the mill’s operations with materials and/or services $23 million spent annually for wood from local suppliers $57 million in goods and services purchased annually in the Newport area and local region $1.3 million paid in local and state taxes last year Annually consume over 41,000 metric tons of recycled fiber Maximize water re-use and use wood and other biofuels to generate steam in an onsite boiler Utilize electricity produced from environmentally- friendly hydro operations

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Norm Peterson: 2012 Bull of the Woods

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – When Norm Peterson, the 2012 Bull of the Woods for Timber Days, was attending high school at Priest River, World War II was on. Most adult men were serving in the military, so young people who remained home found themselves doing jobs almost unimaginable today.

Peterson was driving a dump truck when he was 16. One day

he was approached to drive school bus. So, as a sophomore at Priest River High School, Peterson would start and finish his school day transporting students to and from school.

“It was a different world then,” he said. It paid $30 a month, he remembers.

“That was pretty good money in those days,” he said, especially for a high school kid.

Peterson was born and raised in the Priest River area, the middle child of Howard H.

and Edith Peterson. He had an older brother, Howard E., and a younger sister, Pauline.

The family raised milk cows, and Peterson spent a fair amount of time in the milk shed, milking about a dozen cows twice a day.

Peterson missed his graduation in 1945. He joined the Navy. Although he missed the graduation ceremony, he did graduate.

“There were four of us in my class that joined within 14 months of each other,” Peterson said.

During basic training he met people from around the country, including 30-year old men who had been drafted and were going through basic training with him.

He was soon on a ship bound for Japan. Peterson was in the Pacific when the U.S. was testing atomic bombs prior to the end of the war.

One day he and the others were called to the deck when a huge explosion went off, an atomic bomb was tested at Eniwetok, in the Marshall Islands.

“It was like the Fourth of July,” Peterson, 85, said from his home, located just off Highway 57.

When you enlisted in those days, you signed on for the duration of the war, he said.

When the war was over he returned to Priest River. The main industry was logging and Peterson, who had worked in the woods most of his life, got a job as a sawyer.

“I started sawing with a cross cut saw,” he said. Two men would work the saw to fell huge trees. Peterson said some men were good enough to fall trees by themselves with the cross cut saw.

As more men returned from the service, Peterson found himself

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doing other jobs.

“When the camps got so many men, they cut back on saw teams,” he said. He loaded logs and eventually started driving a log truck.

He and his older brother, Howard E. Peterson, drove truck for three years.

They decided to start a mill together, Peterson Brothers Lumber Mill, which they opened in about 1957.

Eventually they sold the mill and went to strictly logging.

Logging can be a dangerous profession. Peterson got his share of knocks. He learned the hard

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Working in snow comes with the business, and Peterson once found himself jammed up working in about four and a half feet of crusty snow.

The pile of logs he was working on started to shift.

“All of a sudden everything started coming at me,” he said.

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“It was a risky job, especially in those days,” he said. “You never want to forget to keep track of things.”

Something men who work in the wood learn is to look up.

“When you fall a tree, you want to look up and see what’s there,” he said. Pine trees especially were liable to have stray dead branches that can fall on the unsuspecting

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Priest River Timber Days July 27-29 Friday, July 27

7 p.m. Hot Neon Nights Car Cruise Sponsored by “The Asphalt Angels”

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8-6 Monday - Saturday, 9-3 Sunday

Saturday, July 28

7-11 a.m. Huckleberry pancake breakfast sponsored by the PRLHS Spartan Adult Booster Club in the City Park 8 a.m. Run for the Berries sponsored by the Newport/Priest River Rotary 8 a.m. Vendor booths open in City Park 8 a.m. Show ‘n Shine Car show at the Priest River Junior High on Highway 2 9 a.m. Preliminary Logging Competitions 9 a.m. Parade check in at US Bank 10 a.m. Run for the Berries Awards 11 a.m. Parade begins “Priest River in the Middle of Everything” “Bull of the Woods” Award immediately following the parade Canine Log Pull Competition sponsored by Priest River Animal Rescue, immediately following parade 12-4 p.m. “Beer Garden” serving Beer & Wine 12-4 p.m. National Guard Obstacle Course for Kids in City Park 12:30 p.m. Music begins featuring The Skivees 1 p.m. Logging Competition Resumes 4 p.m. Logging Competition Awards 4 p.m. Park Closes 7 p.m. Family Dance Sponsored by “The Asphalt Angels”

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Sunday, July 29

11 a.m. National Guard Climbing Wall 10:30 a.m. Poker Run 11 a.m. Lawn Mower Check in Noon Lawn Mower Races begin

We Support Timber Days Priest Lake Lumber (208) 443-2212

Choppers Hair Design (509) 447-5141

Pacific Steel & Recycling (208) 263-2584

Oxarc, Inc (509) 535-7794

Chewelah Floor & Wall Covering (509) 935-8021

Carl Pitts (208) 437-4168

Safeway (509) 447- 4315 Bonner General Hospital (208) 263-1441 Newport Miner & Gem State Miner Newspapers (509) 447-2433

Cedar Poles Limited (208) 437-4115 Panhandle State Bank (208) 448-0604 Selkirk Ace (208) 437-5669

Office Services, Inc. (208) 448-2941

NAPA Auto Parts (509) 447-4515/ (208) 448-1412

Norstar Heating & Cooling (800) 200-4291

Concept Cable www.conceptcable.com

Grunberg Schloss Collectors Cabinet (208) 263-6060

Luther Park at Sandpoint (208) 265-3557

Dry Creek Enterprises (208) 946-6944 Mountain View Family Medicine (208) 263-9545

Roger’s Body & Frame, LLC (509) 447-4225 Mangy Moose Café (208) 448-4468

Tri Pro Forest Products, Inc. (208) 437-2412 Les Schwab (208) 448-2311 Ben Franklin (208) 437-4822 City Service Valcon (208) 437-3513 Seeber’s (509) 447-2484

Laclede Convenience Store & Deli (208) 263-3892 Rob’s Heating & Cooling (208) 437-0174 C&D Zodiac (509) 447-4122 Camden Ranch Christmas Trees & Event Facility (509) 292-2543 Inn at the Lake (509) 447-5772 Yoke’s Sandpoint (208) 263-4613

Aerocet (208) 448-0400

White Cross Pharmacy & Compounding (208) 448-1633

Kalispel Tribe (509) 445-1147

City of Priest River (208) 448-2123

Community Colleges of Spokane Newport Center (509) 447-3835

Land Title Company (509) 447-5743 H&D Diesel (509) 447-4699

We Salute Priest River’s Timber Days

A GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT

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Builder confidence rises six points in July EUGENE, Ore. – Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single family homes rose six points to 35 on the National Association of Home Builders/ Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for July, released last week.

This is the largest one­month gain recorded by the index in nearly a decade, and brings the HMI to its highest point since March 2007.

“Builder confidence increased by solid margins in every region of the country in July as views of current sales conditions, prospects for future sales and traffic of prospective buyers all improved,” said Barry Rutenberg, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Gainesville, Fla. “This is greater evidence that the housing market has turned the corner as more buyers perceive the benefits of purchasing a newly built home while interest rates and prices are so favorable.”

“Combined with the upward movement we’ve seen in other key housing indicators over the past six months, this report adds to the growing acknowledgement that housing – though still in a fragile stage of recovery – is returning to its more traditional role of leading the economy out of recession,” noted NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “This is particularly encouraging at a time when other parts of the economy have begun to show

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‘People’s Tree’ will come from Colville forest COLVILLE – The Colville National Forest announced that it has been selected to provide the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in 2013. The “People’s Tree” will grace the lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., during 2013 holiday season.

“This is a great honor for the state of Washington and especially our eastside communities.

This is the first time a Capitol Christmas Tree has come from the east side of the state, and we are honored to provide Washington’s gift to the American people,” said Colville National

Forest Supervisor Laura Jo West.

Over the next 16 months, the Colville National Forest will be inviting Washingtonians, elected officials, schools and civic organizations to get involved in preparing the Capitol Christmas Tree for delivery to the nation’s capital.

This year’s 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree will come from the White River National Forest in Colorado. After a celebratory cutting ceremony this November, the tree will tour Colorado,

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softness, and is all the more reason that the challenges constraining housing’s recovery – namely overly tight lending conditions, poor appraisals and the flow of distressed properties onto the market – need to be resolved.”

Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for the past 25 years, the NAHB/ Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current single family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.”

The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores from each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor.

Every HMI component recorded

gains in July. The components gauging current sales conditions and traffic of prospective buyers each rose six points, to 37 and 29, respectively, while the component gauging sales expectations for the next six months rose 11 points to 44.

Likewise, every region posted HMI gains in July. The Northeast registered an eight-point gain to 36, while the Midwest gained three points to 34, the South gained five points to 32 and the West gained 12 points to 44.

Editor’s Note: The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is strictly the product of NAHB Economics, and is not seen or influenced by any outside party prior to being released to the public. HMI tables can be found at www.nahb. org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also available at www.housingeconomics.com.

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ALE also provides insurance to businesses not related to the logging industry, so if you would like to look at an alternative to your current business insurance program, contact us.

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100 reasons to visit Newport Hospital and Health Services:

100. Rattlesnake hide and seek. 99. Doing the splits at age 46.

98. Not wearing orange during hunting season. 97. Full moon water skiing. 96. Taking a shortcut across the Colville National Forest. 95. Climbing a rusty ladder in the rain. 94.

Free sushi. 93. Mowing the lawn in the middle of the night 92. Forgetting your anniversary. Again. 91. Deciding that hard hats just aren’t your look. 90. Playing lawn darts with pitchforks. 89.

Balancing on the ledge of Box Canyon

Dam. 88. Telling your mother-in-law that you’re allergic to her cooking. 87. Rafting without paddles 86. Rafting without a

raft. 85. Pogo Sticks. 84. Golfing in a lightning storm. 83. Ignoring the expiration date on that mayonnaise. 82. Baiting a fly rod with your mouth. 81. Deciding that gasoline is the best way to start a campfire. 80. Playing chicken with riding lawn mowers. 79. Tree climbing on your way home from Priest Lake.

78. Arm Wrestling that 77. Kayaking on the Pend Oreille River in January. Without a wetsuit. 76. Declaring this summer as sunscreen free. 75. Trying to catch hail in your mouth 74. Reenacting the Dukes of Hazzard car slide. 73. Forgetting climbing ropes at Pee Wee really big angry guy. Falls.

72. Playing Frisbee with a rusty hubcap. 71. Doing the slalom course at Schweitzer Mountain on a tube. 70. Making your own fireworks. 69. Running with antlers. 68. Impressing friends with your watch-me-balancemy-knife-on-my-finger trick. 67. Making ice cream from cream, sugar and a salt lick. 66. Skateboarding down Washington Avenue. 65. Trying out for the Newport football team. 64. Swallowing fire. 63. Filling in as a rodeo clown. 62. Do-it-yourself taxidermy. 61. Falling asleep in your backyard. In July.

With no shirt. 60. Babysitting a curious child. 59. Getting a vasectomy. 58. Chopping wood with greasy hands. 57. Getting into a fistfight when the other guy has a chair. 56. Egg salad recipe said to let sit for one hour, not one day. 55. Bungee jumping off the Oldtown Bridge. 54. Rescuing your neighbor’s pit bull from a tree. 53. Licking a signpost in the winter. 52. Cougar wrangling while dressed in a meat suit. 51. Mistaking wart cream for toothpaste. 50. Eating too much food-on-a-stick at the fair. 49. Cliff diving at Boundary Dam. 48. Shaving with an axe.

46. Ordering the special. 45. Driving on Highway 211. 44. Roofing your house wearing stiletto heels. 43. Taking a Vespa to a Harley convention. 42. Ice fishing on Bead Lake. 41. Believing snowboarding is as easy as it looks. 40. Becoming a professional dog walker. 39. Rototilling your rock garden. 38. Remembering to help your friend move. Forgetting to bend your knees. 37. Climbing Newport City Hall with a monkey. 36. Cuddling with your pet tarantula. 35. Casting for trout, but hooking your buddy. 34. Buy one tequila get one free night. 33. Taking your grandson’s scooter for a spin.. 32. Making salmon pate’ without knowing how to make salmon pate’. 31. Five-day backpacking trip. No bug repellent. 30. Tossing a cold one to your buddy when he’s not looking. 29. Entering a marathon after three days of training. 28. Using fire ants for your ant farm. 27. Sledding down 49º North slopes. 26. Convincing yourself that beer is mostly water anyway. 25. Playing catch with a beehive.

47. Chainsaw juggling.

24. Dancing in the 23. Responding to I’ll shower. 22. Do-ityourself tattoo kit. 21. bet you can’t eat that.

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Barbecuing in nothing by a straw hat. 20. Yoga in snowshoes.

19. Canoeing in a bathtub. 18. Snowball fights. 17. Saying here kitty kitty to a cougar. 16. Rollerskating through a dairy farm. 15. Playing tag with BB guns. 14. Opting for the cheaper, almost X-Acto Knife. 13. Skiing at night to avoid lift lines. 12. Canal surfing. 11. Breaking up a dog fight. 10. Hand gliding with a kite. 9. Skipping rope with a downed power line. 8. Leaving that mysterious rash a mystery. 7. A flight of stairs with 40 steps. You only take 37. 6. Two-for-one piercings. 5. Mountain biking without shoes or a helmet. 4. Slipping on goose poop. 3. Playing tug of war with barbed wire. 2. Wearing sandals to the construction site.

HAVE A SAFE AND HEALTHY SUMMER

PRIEST RIVER – Priest River’s Timber Days will feature a host of logging competitions where the Jacks and Jills of the woods will showcase their skills with saws and axes.

Below is an explanation of the general rules for various logging competitions, some of which will be featured this weekend at Timber Days.

CHOKERMAN RACE – Start at the painted start line, cross walk log, get your choker, cross walk log with choker, bonus all the logs and remove the slack from your choker, cross walk log and return to finish.

AXE THROW – Both feet behind the line, at 20 feet. The axe must stick to count.

OBSTACLE POLE BUCK – Start with hand on prop log and saw below the start line. Run up log, standing behind the first line.

Start the saw past the second line. An undercut is required.

(The staff will paint a mark to hit for the undercut.) Cut off the end and return down the pole to finish. If you fall off, return to the place you left the pole, get back on and return to the finish.

POWER SAW BUCK – Bore through the log, cutting the bottom half first. Pull the saw and restart at the top, cutting down to complete your cut. Cut through the painted lines making a 50/50 cut. Cold Start.

FIRE WOOD CHOPPING – Chop each round in half, then chop each half in half. Slivers don’t count, each finished peace must be at least 2 inches thick.

After splitting, stack your wood in a pile where all the pieces are touching the main body of the pile. Sixteen total pieces are required to qualify.

SPEED CLIMBING – (Standard gear only – no toe spurs.) Start with one foot on the pole and one foot on the ground. The time stops when you ring the bell at the top.

WRAPPER TOSS – Set two wrappers between the paint lines. Start at the front bumper of the truck, run with wrappers/ binders and secure the binder tight enough so it’s snug, no slack. Must be “road legal.”

OBSTACLE COURSE – Cross walk log and get your choker, return on the opposite walk log, circle the stump and dive under the pole. Start up the prop log behind the base line, set your choker after 1 foot crossed the line toward the end. If you fall off, return to the point where

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Local mills optimistic Increased housing sales, construction good news for lumber industry

BY MICHELLE NEDVED AND FRED WILLENBROCK OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – After years of a depressed housing industry that caused a slump in the lumber industry, local mills are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel.

Single-family home construction is up 20 percent from last year, and existing and new home sales are also up, according to Marty Kyler, mill manager for Simpson Lumber Co., in Priest River.

Kyler has worked for Simpson since 2004. He went from the Priest River mill to Hauser and FILE PHOTO

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then St. Maries, and back to Priest is more optimistic about the future River in 2010 as assistant manthan last year but still cautious ager. He’s been general manager about his predictions of when or since 2011. if his business will be back to full The Priest River mill is running steam. He has made some cuts 60 hours a week, with about 100 during the recession but never employees and it’s currently hiring shut down completely even in new employees. the smaller Usk sawmill and chip Kyler said operations. they’re looking to Vaagen said this week Vaagen said he put out 90 million that he is more optimistic might even begin feet of stud volume adding employees about the future than last at the mills if the for 2012.

The logs are company could year but still cautious trickling in. He more logs. about his predictions of obtain said the rain has He is particularly when or if his business slowed things concerned with down a bit, but St- will be back to full steam. the U.S. Forest impson is carrying Service’s lack of about 67 million timber sales. feet of logs right now.

He noted there is an abundance They’re using up between 36 of dead and dying trees that should and 38 trucks a day, with each be harvested now before they lose truck carrying about 5,000 board their value. feet per load.

Over the years his operations Dwayne Vaagen, president of have evolved into small log specialVaagen Brothers Lumber Inc., ists that can take formally un-meroperates a family owned sawmill chantable raw materials and give in Colville, Usk and now Canada. them value as dimension lumber Vaagen said this week that he or wood chips.

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Forestry industry improving BOISE – The forest industry is improving, with new housing, remodels and employment all up in 2012.

Direct forest industry employment during 2011 was about 10,267 workers (including private sector foresters and loggers, primary and secondary wood and paper product manufacturers, and forestry support activities). Employment increased by about 5 percent from 9,767 workers in 2010, but was 2,050 workers less than in

2008 and 4,181 fewer employees than 2006, which was the last year before the recent economic recession and subsequent slow recovery.

The IMPLAN model estimates that every export-related job in the forest products industry supported, on average, 1.7 jobs in other sectors of Idaho’s economy. To summarize, an estimated total of 19,274 jobs are generated by converting timber to useful consumer products in Idaho due to inter-industry

linkages and the multiplier effect. Similarly, each dollar of labor income in the forest products industry attributable to export sales on average generated $1.10 of wages in supporting industries, for a total labor income impact of $654 million from Idaho’s forest products industry.

Timber harvest volume in Idaho during 2011 was estimated at 1.065 billion board feet (Scribner log scale), an increase of 13 percent from 2010. This is

about the same harvest volume as in 2007 (Figure 5). In 2011 private lands provided more than half (57 percent) of the harvest volume, which was a small increase from 2010. State lands provided just under onethird of Idaho’s total harvest, up about 17 percent from 2010.

Conditions for Idaho’s forest products industry improved somewhat during 2011. Employment and output at Idaho SEE INDUSTRY, 9D

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INDUSTRY | FROM PAGE 8D

mills were up slightly, as were timber harvests. U.S. housing starts, coming off record lows of 2009 and 2010, increased about 15 percent, up to approximately 630,000 starts for 2011. Commodity lumber prices, however, were about 5 percent lower in 2011 than during 2010, so the net effect was essentially no increase in Idaho forest product sales from 2010 to 2011. The total impact of the industry on Idaho’s economy was to provide more than 19 thousand jobs and more than $2.8 billion in sales, including forest products manufacturing and support industries such as logging and trucking.

Future growth in the industry is constrained by overall economic conditions and raw material availability, among other things.

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FROM PAGE 4D

stopping at various towns for celebrations before making its way across the country to the nation’s capital.

Upon its arrival in Washington, D.C., the tree will be decorated and then lit by the Speaker of the House and one lucky child from Colorado.

“The involvement of our communities, particularly families and children is the most exciting aspect of this great project,” West said.

Details of the 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree project are still being developed. For more information, contact Jennifer Knutson, Capitol Christmas Tree Coordinator, Colville National Forest 509-684-7000.

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CONTEST | Resources at the University of Idaho, conducted a survey of Idaho’s wood products manufacturers in December of 2011 as part of the Inland Northwest Forest Products Research Consortium’s ongoing efforts to quantify and describe the region’s forest industries.

They attained a survey response rate of 80 percent, with 83 of Idaho’s largest primary and secondary wood processing facilities responding to our questions. For Idaho’s major wood products manufacturers, 2011 was slightly better than 2010, according to our survey results.

At 36 percent of the responding wood-based businesses operating in Idaho, sales and production increased in 2011, whereas 25 percent of the firms reported decreases in sales and 19 percent decreased production. This is an improvement from 2010, when almost half (48 percent) of the responding firms indicated

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decreases in profits, sales, and production.

At some time during 2011, 30 percent of the responding firms temporarily curtailed production. This is an improvement from 2010 when 45 percent of the respondents curtailed production, and it also improves upon the 60 percent reporting curtailment in 2009. The number of facilities that reported making major capital expenditures doubled from 15 percent in 2010 to 31 percent in 2011, indicating some optimism about economic recovery among Idaho wood-based manufacturers.

Profitability remained flat, on average, with 29 percent of respondents indicating increased profits for 2011 and 31 percent indicating decreased profits.

Sales value of Idaho’s primary wood and paper products manufacturers for 2011 was $1.5 billion, essentially unchanged from 2010.

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you fell off and continue the race. Cross the painted finish line.

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BULL | FROM PAGE 2D

He jumped over one pile but got caught up in another one and ended up with a log on his leg.

He didn’t break his leg, but it was close.

Working and living in the woods has its comical moments, too.

Peterson remembers taking his lunch to work where a young bear would come by and steal the lunch box.

“He could get ornery, too,” Peterson laughs.

In 1972 he met Myrtle, the woman who would become his wife.

“I lived here and she was a neighbor,” Peterson said. The

two fell in love and were married grandsons and a great-grandson. in 1973.

He and Myrtle spend the winter One of the first orders of busiin Yuma, Ariz., where, among ness was building a home. other things, he keeps up on his “Norm and I finished building woodworking skills. He conthe house,” Myrtle said. “It took structed an exquisite 240 piece us a year before wooden bowl we could move Peterson remembers taking on a lathe. in.”

The news his lunch to work where a They lived in that Peterson a mobile home young bear would come by was named while they built and steal the lunch box.

Bull of the the home.

Woods was a About that time he went to pleasant surprise. work for Merritt Brothers, where “Seems like everyone knew but he worked the next 15 years. He us,” Myrtle said. retired in 1987.

Norm is humble about being “I’ve been retired from a paying named Bull of the Woods. job ever since,” he jokes. Myrtle “There’s probably a lot of guys had an adult son when they were more deserving than me,” he married. Now they have three said. “It’s quite an honor.”

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