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Distinctions drawn at candidates’ forum Sheriff, PUD, county commission candidates field questions

By Don Gronning Of The Miner Editor’s note: Since there were so many candidates, we held the sheriff’s candidates for next week. The two sheriff candidates will both advance to the general election in November.

NEWPORT – Candidates for the Pend Oreille County primary election answered questions during a well-attended candidates’ forum held at Newport High School Tuesday night, July 17.

Budgeting, employee staffing, morale and the proposed silicon smelter were all topics of questions, which were asked by moderator Michelle Nedved, publisher of The Miner Newspapers. The Greater Newport Area See Forum, 2A

Miner photo|Don Gronning

David Bradbury of KUBS radio works the controls during the candidates’ forum Tuesday, July 17. The forum featured candidates for county commission, PUD commission and sheriff.

Two for county treasurer

Down River Days is here

Dice, Watson run for treasurer’s position

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

Annual north county celebration open to all

NEWPORT – Voters in Pend Oreille County will see two names on the ballot for county treasurer for the general election on Nov. 6. Nicole Dice, an accountant and tax specialist in the treasurer’s office, and Tom Watson, an operations manager at OfficeMax in Coeur

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

IONE – The 60th Down River Days celebration is back with its usual lineup of fun activities and good times. The annual celebration is Friday, July 27 through Sunday, July 29.

The festivities start Friday with the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Flag Ceremony at the Ione Train Depot at 5 p.m., followed by Crazy Lady Softball at the Ione Field at 6 p.m.

On Saturday, July 28, the Footin’ It For Fuel 5K begins promptly at 8 a.m. with sign up at 7:30 a.m. A Cowboy Breakfast goes from 7-10 a.m. and all vendors open at 11 a.m., along with the Selkirk Trailblazers Beer Garden. The annual parade begins down Main Street at 11 a.m., with line up starting at the Ione Primary School at 10 a.m.

Bingo and cake walks are ongoing from noon to 4 p.m.

Paddle War sign up is at noon, and begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. Extreme Barbie Jeep Racing starts at 1 p.m.

Kids’ Electric Ride through an obstacle course is at noon and the tug of war sign up also starts at noon. The competition begins at 12:30 p.m.

There will be a cornhole tournament at 3 p.m. The street dance kicks off at 7 p.m. with The Decline Drifters, followed by The 54, 8-11 p.m.

d’Alene and former manager of Ben Franklin Variety Store in Oldtown, are both running for the office of treasurer on the Republican ticket. They are both residents of Newport.

The current Pend Oreille County treasurer, Terri Miller, will retire at the end of the year.

Dice, 45, has worked in the treasurer’s office for over seven

years. Her duties include billing, tax collection, personal property distraint, junior district fund balancing, real estate excess tax affidavits, customer service, and investments.

“I really like the job, and I think it has given me knowledge and experience to transfer to that position (treasurer) and See Treasurer, 2A

Going over the numbers Many contacted didn’t have opinion on economic direction county should take

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Concerns about jobs slightly outranked concerns about a proposed smelter. That was one of the findings of a survey of 400 registered voters conducted last

See Down River Days, 2A

June. The results of the survey were presented at the Pend Oreille Economic Development Council regular meeting Wednesday, July 18, at Newport High School.

Robinson Research conducted the survey and firm president Wil-

liam Robinson talked about the results.

“People think the county is on the right track slightly more than those that think it’s on the wrong track,” Robinson said, with 43 percent declaring the county is mostly or somewhat on the right

track and 32 percent saying the county is mostly or somewhat on the wrong track. A quarter of the respondents said they didn’t know or refused to answer the question.

Robinson said one of See edc, 11A

B r i e f ly Free fries for safety

Inland Northwest blood drive Aug. 13

Support Spartan Booster Club with golf

NEWPORT – Police officers will be looking for juveniles who are wearing helmets while riding their bicycles, scooters, and skateboards to give them a reward.

Newport Police Officers will be awarding children 12 and under with a voucher for free fries from Newport McDonalds if the child is wearing a helmet.

This effort is to bring awareness to children of the importance of wearing their helmets to help prevent serious head injuries.

For further information, contact the Newport Police Department at 509-447-5611.

METALINE FALLS – Inland Northwest Blood Center and the Ione/Metaline/Metaline Falls Community Blood Drive will be collecting blood donations at the American Legion Hall 220 E. 4th Ave. Metaline Falls on Monday, Aug. 13 from noon to 2:15 p.m.

Linda Falwey will be coordinating the blood drive.

The INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people. For more information, contact Michael Long at 208-659-7085.

PRIEST RIVER – The fourth annual Spartan Booster Club Golf Scramble is Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Ranch Club Golf Course.

The four-person team scramble starts promptly at 10 a.m. and cost is $50 per person. Fee includes golfing and a pizza dinner.

All proceeds go to support Spartan athletics.

There will be a putting contest and a par 3 challenge.

For more information on donating and sponsorship, call 208-290-1724.

To sign up for the tournament, call 208-448-1731.

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Treasurer: No write-in votes counted unless properly filed From Page 1A

this is the opportunity to do that,” Dice says.

Watson, 55, is the write-in candidate for the treasurer’s race. He missed the filing period of May 1418 because he says that he did not know Miller was retiring. Upon discovering this, he decided to campaign for the position.

“I have always wanted to go to work for a county or municipality,” Watson says. “My background is mostly in retail and I can bring that work ethic to the county because that’s the way I operate. I will do what is necessary to make the community successful.”

According to a new Washington law that was passed during the last legislative session, any person wanting to be a write-in candidate is required to file a declaration of candidacy with the county auditor, if they are running for county or municipal government.

The declaration cannot be filed later than 8 p.m. on the day of the primary or general election. A writein declaration of candidacy is timely if filed by this deadline. If the candidate is filing their declaration in the 18-day period

before the election, they are required to pay a filing fee that is 1 percent of the salary of the position they are running for. For the county treasurer, that filing fee would be $586, according to Pend Oreille County Auditor Marianne Nichols.

However, since Watson filed his declaration of candidacy before the 18-day period, he is not required to pay the filing fee.

Since he is a write-in, his name will not appear on the primary election ballot.

If he receives 1 percent of the total votes cast for the office of treasurer, his name will appear on the general election ballot.

The law also stipulates that no votes are counted for a write-in candidate who has not properly filed a write-in declaration of candidacy.

Votes cast for write-in candidates who have properly filed their declarations of candidacy only have to specify the name of the candidate in the appropriate location on the ballot in order to be counted.

Watson has been married to his wife, Deanna, for over 30 years. She is the assistant manager for the Newport Health

Clinic and the couple has four children and seven grandchildren.

Dice has been married to her husband, Dan, for almost 25 years and the couple have two daughDice ters.

Watson and his family moved to Newport in 1988 after working at Sprouse-Reitz stores in Ellensburg, Coeur d’Alene, and Kennewick.

“In retail, if you want to advance, you have to be willing to move,” Watson says. “It just so happened that my career lead us here and we fell in love with it.”

In 1994 SprouseReitz went bankrupt and the store became Ben Franklin Variety.

Watson worked their as operations manager until the store closed in 2017.

Dice was a deputy clerk and treasurer for the City of Grand Coulee for 13 years before her husband got a job as a deputy sheriff with the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office in 2009. A few years later she became employed at the county

treasurer’s office.

“You have to understand the state laws and protect yourself by making sure you are abiding by those laws,” Dice says.

“Your job is Watson to protect the public’s money; you have to be conservative in your financial principals.”

Both Dice and Watson express the same idea that the treasurer’s office is akin to the banking system for the county.

“Honesty and integrity are an integral part of any business, and I think my experience lends itself to this position,” Watson says.

The primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Since Dice and Watson are the only candidates running for treasurer, it appears they will both advance to the general election on Nov. 6.

For more information about candidates and elections, go to www. pendoreilleco.org/yourgovernment/auditor/elections.

Down River Days From Page 1A

Sunday begins with a cowboy breakfast from 7-10 a.m., followed by crafts and vendors in the park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The beer garden will again be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bingo resumes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Snowmobile Watercross competition is Sunday.

Sign up is at 8 a.m. and the competition starts at 11 a.m. The Selkirk Trailblazers raffle drawing is at 5 p.m.

Sunday.

Questions can be directed to Kathy Mondich at 509442-3435 or 509-675-3307. Also, Nicki March can be contacted for general information at 509-671-6402.

Parade information is available from Irene Welland at 509-442-2186.

See pages 1B-7B of this issue of The Miner, dedicated to Down River Days.

Forum: Economic future of the county topic of many questions From Page 1A

Chamber of Commerce, Newport School District and The Miner Newspapers sponsored the forum.

There were four PUD commissioner No. 1 candidates – Joe Onley, Devon Beach, Fred Zakar and incumbent Dan Peterson – running for the six-year, nonpartisan term. District No. 1 is in the south part of the county. A fifth candidate, Dallas Johnson, did not attend.

PUD candidates fielded questions about the cryptocurrency, how to market the power if Ponderay Newsprint Co. or Tech Mine closes, what they thought about electric rates, if they would fight federal mandates over things like bull trout and about the smelter.

Beach and Zakar are opposed to the smelter, at least where it is proposed to be located about a mile south of Newport.

Beach said there has been an effort to push the smelter on the public. That has separated the community he said. He said truck traffic would likely be a problem.

Zakar said he used to be neutral about the smelter but now opposes it at the current location. He said if the land sale is undone, he will not vote to sell the PUD land as a unit.

Onley said it is a process that has to be gone through. He said environmental agencies will do their job and “either it’s a go or a no go,” he said. He said he was neutral but that he didn’t think the PUD could deny anyone power who is willing to

pay for it.

Peterson said he was in favor of all forms of economic development. He said if the smelter receives the permits it needs, he supports it.

PUD candidates were asked about crypto currency as a viable and appropriate market for public power.

Beach said there wasn’t the infrastructure in place yet.

Onley said data processing, which is what crypto currency mining is, has a low impact on the environment and was “an excellent use of public power.”

Peterson said that the Pend Oreille PUD has learned from other PUDs. He said the PUD doesn’t get to decide if it’s a good use of public power. He said it may be a market for power if PNC or the mine closes.

Zakar said the PUD had little exposure, as power costs were paid up front, but that he thought that it was a pyramid scheme and not a long-term economic driver.

PUD candidates were asked what they would do if the mine or PNC closes. The two are the biggest PUD commercial customers.

Zakar said that PNC is the main customer for the PUD. If they leave, it will fall on the ratepayers to make up the difference, he said. He anticipates rates could go up 50 percent, he said. If PNC closes, the PUD will have to market the power and become a marketing agent to sell power and work with PNC to keep them viable.

Peterson said the rates would go up 10-40 percent if the

newsprint mill closed. He said the mill is currently paying more than market rates for the power but long-term it is still a low cost power source. He said the PUD is already marketing the power.

Onley said he would trust the PUD commissioners and management team to deal with any closures. The object is to find a long-term power buyer and he thinks PUD power will appear cheap in the future. He said there is a commitment to keep electric rates low for ratepayers.

Beach said the PUD is a nonprofit and shouldn’t market power to everybody. He said he isn’t worried about the mill going away.

As to whether the PUD should resist federal mandates, Peterson said there has been an increase in environmental laws. He said whether they were justified or not, that is the environment in which the PUD operates. He said the PUD has well-paid, talented staff to deal with the challenges.

Zakar said that some of the laws may not be logical, but that they are part of the law.

He said he would resist future obligations.

Beach said the Kalispel Tribe needed to be taken into account. He said the dams flooded tribal lands.

Onley said that fighting the federal government was a no win situation.

PUD candidates were asked what they thought about electric rates and how they would work to either lower or maintain rates.

Onley said that the PUD used

to have lower rates than Inland Power and Light, but that now Inland Power rates are cheaper when taking base rates into account. He said Pend Oreille PUD rates have gone up too fast.

Beach said the rates are relatively low but not the cheapest in the state. He said the PUD should reduce their litigation. He said lawsuits and cost overruns need to be limited. He said the PUD-PNC litigation would cost customers about $230 each a year. He said the bond-rating drop has had an impact on PUD’s borrowing. (The PUD has said the litigation was paid for with cash on hand, and will not affect rates.)

Zakar said the rates are fair but the basic rate is too high. He said he would quit managing by lawsuit. He said the PUD’s focus used to be on front line workers.

He said he would advocate consolidating some upper management positions.

Peterson said he isn’t in favor of rate increases but when staff says that if the PUD is to provide quality service, it has to collect some money, he pays attention.

County Commissioner There were fewer candidates vying for the county commission District 2 seat, representing the mid part of the county.

Republican Jeff Pittman, Sheryl Miller, who has no party preference, and Republican incumbent Mike Manus are competing for the four-year term.

Candidates were asked if they See Forum, 11A

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Free sports physicals

Heavenly Harp concert

NEWPORT – The Newport Health Center is offering free sports physicals Friday, Aug. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. There is no need for an appointment, but a parent of guardian must be present. Loose fitting t-shirts and shorts are encouraged. Availability is based on a first come, first served basis.

Later appointments can be made for $30. The clinic is located at 714 W. Pine St. building C, behind the hospital. For more information call 509-447-3139.

NEWPORT – The free Heavenly Harp concert will be held on Tuesday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Newport. The concert will be live at the church, not televised.

Karin Gunderson, author of “Encounters with Heaven - Stories of God’s Surprising Presence” along with her son, Ryan and daughter, Dijana, will be presenting “Encounter with Heaven,” an experiential evening combining Karin’s incredible true stories from her work as a hospice harpist, pianist, Native American flutist, three-part vocalists.

Ryan Gunderson began playing by ear in first grade and was soon creating compositions for the adult choir at his family’s church. He recently recorded his first relaxing piano album. Dijana has been a singer, practically from the day she was born. Karin is a Concordia College music graduate who has played for more than 25,000 hospice patients and their families as they drew near to death.

All are welcome, so invite family and friends to this free concert event. To preview Heavenly Harp music visit ChristianHarpMusi.com.

For more information call American Lutheran Church at 509-447-4338.

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Council addresses down town concerns

By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport City Council responded to some to the concerns people raised at the previous council meeting when they met Tuesday, July 17.

The council met a day later than their regular meeting day because they didn’t have a quorum Monday.

Keith Campbell opened the meeting positive comments on Pend Oreille County.

“It is nice to be back in town. I traveled almost 4,000 miles and here is by far the most beautiful place,” said Campbell.

“Although the Redwood forest was something to behold.”

In response to questions about the public bathrooms by Mayor Pro-Tem Keith Campbell, Public Works Director Dave North said he planned a few different improvements.

“We are going to go in and deep clean the bathroom in the big park again even though it was just done a month ago,” said North.

A deep clean means that the septic tanks under the bathrooms are cleaned using a vacuum truck.

They usually only emptied once a year, but the one in the big park needs be done again.

“It would be nice at big events to have lighting in the bathrooms, and they will need to have someone check on them throughout the day to make sure they are cleaned and stocked,” said North.

They are working on getting timed locks for the bathrooms to reduce drug usage and people living in

Priest River gets drinking water planning grant BOISE – Priest River was awarded an $18,435 drinking water planning grant from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

The funds will be used to prepare a planning document and an environmental review, according to a news release from DEQ. The purpose of the project is to evaluate the water system’s deficiencies and identify necessary improvements.

The total eligible cost of the project is $36,870.

The remaining $18,435 will be funded by Priest River.

Running to promote suicide awareness PRIEST RIVER – Run for The Berries, the running event held in conjunction with Timber Days on Saturday, July 28 will include suicide prevention and awareness this year. The event will help fund necessary expenses for the Priest River Lamanna High School cross country team like shoes, shirts, and travel expenses while offering information on suicide prevention. Run for Berries t-shirts with a suicide awareness ribbon will be available. Check in and registration begins at 7 a.m. The run begins at 8 a.m. Awards will be handed out at 10 a.m.

them after dark. They will install the locks and the light as soon as they can get power to the bathrooms. The bathrooms will close at dusk.

The lack of garbage cans and benches were also addressed at the meeting.

“I wanted to look into garbage cans at the park down town,” council

member Brad Hein said.

“I noticed that there are some in the park, but none are visible from the sidewalk.”

North said that the public works have some garbage cans that can be mounted to the sidewalk that can be added.

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Friday for publication the following Wednesday. No letter will be published unless it is signed by at least one individual, even if the letter represents the view of a group.

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egardless of the reasons, the high level of interest in the Pend Oreille County primary election is refreshing.

The Miner co-hosted a candidates’ forum last Tuesday with the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce and the Newport School District. It was a packed house. David Bradbury and KUBS FM filmed and broadcast the forum, and it can be watched now on YouTube (there’s a link at The Miner Online). As of this Tuesday it had been viewed more than 250 times.

There were so many candidates running in the primary election, we had to hold the forum to just county candidates, and even then the forum ran nearly three hours.

The Miner solicited questions from the general public and got a great many back in response; thoughtful, provoking and relevant questions from people on all sides of the many issues facing our community.

The answers by the candidates were equally thoughtful and relevant. One could tell they all did their homework, and are energetic and inspired at the thought of serving.

With four active District 1 PUD commission candidates (Dallas Johnson did not attend the forum and has not responded to questions asked by The Miner) and three candidates running for District 2 county commissioner, the public in those districts has a choice to make.

The two candidates running for sheriff offer up another choice, though one we don’t have to make until November.

Even those candidates who are not opposed were obviously passionate about their jobs and excited to serve. (Prosecutor/coroner Dolly Hunt did not attend the forum.) And one race we thought wouldn’t be a race now has a write-in candidate, as Nichole Dice, who filed for candidacy, faces Tom Watson.

These are exciting times both nationally and locally. We look forward to the primary election and will definitely be back with another forum in the fall for those candidates running in county and state legislative races on Nov. 6.

Like we said at the candidates’ forum, an educated electorate is imperative for a successful democracy. Please educate yourself on the candidates and make what you think is the best choice.

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Henna heaven I was walking through Northtown Mall one day last summer, looking for a new and exciting way to spend some money when I passed one of those kiosks in the middle of the mall advertising henna tattoos, and it struck my attention.

I have always been fascinated with henna designs.

I struck up a conversation with the woman at the kiosk, and asked her how she got into henna.

She said she grew up in Nepal C a n e e l’ s where the mendi or henna plant C o r n e r grows naturally. She used to pick, dry and then crush the leaves and Caneel mix it with Myrrh to make henna Johsnon at home.

Yes, the stuff they brought the baby Jesus is used to make henna tattoos. It of course can be mixed with almost any essential oil.

She would spend hours drawing the henna designs on her sister and friends.

I sat down to get my first henna tattoo, and instantly fell in love with it. I was enthralled with the way she just made designs out of nowhere. At times it seemed as if there was no way it would look good then she would add a dot or a squiggle and everything fell into place.

She started the design three inches up my left, continued down my arm, along my hand and extending to the tip of my pointer finger.

I would never choose to put a permanent tattoo on my hand, but henna just feels like it is meant to be there.

The paste dried and fell off leaving a pale orange design behind. As it aged the design got darker.

Every time I looked down or did anything with my hand for the next week or so it was there, eye candy for my soul. It made me feel beautiful and exotic.

As the tattoo began to wash off I craved another one. The tattoo cost $25 dollars and took about 20 minutes.

I was sad to find out that the colored henna contain chemicals and dies which can be bad for you and may cause an awful reaction to the skin.

I bought a box of a dozen tubes for less than $20.

One tube lasted through more than 50 tattoos. I calculated the woman made a dollar a minute and purchased two more tubes at cost for my one tattoo.

I sat on the edge of my seat and looked up hundreds See Caneel’s Corner, 6A

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yo u r o p i n i o n Zakar honest, respected To the editor, Why Fred Zakar for District 1 PUD Commissioner? I have known Fred for the better part of 25 years. He has owned and ran a business with a partner. He is a family man, who with his wife Terry raised two boys who are both doing well in the business world.

Fred served as vice president of the Inland Empire Bass Club when I was president of the club. The club was family orientated and performed public services with state wildlife agencies and Washington Water Power, before it became Avista.

I have always known Fred to be honest and well respected among his peers. I have always admired his integrity.

He has a technical and analytical mind. He will listen to all sides of a discussion before reaching any decisions on the pros and cons of the topic being discussed or proposed.

Fred Zakar will always be honest and up front as

your District 1 PUD Commissioner.

-Larry Gleason Spokane

Zakar will take your best interests to heart To the editor, As a longtime resident and homeowner in Pend Oreille County, residing at Sacheen Lake since 2005 I will be casting my vote for the position of PUD No. 1 Commissioner for Fred Zakar. I feel very fortunate to have gotten to know Fred over the past 13 years.

He was one of the first people that I met in the area after moving here from Spokane; and have always known him to be friendly, courteous, approachable, and eager to help. His generosity in all things knows no bounds as he works tirelessly to ensure that others are comfortable, heard, and taken care of.

He has an unmistakable good nature and makes everyone feel welcome no matter the situation, and provides any assistance he is able to out of the goodness of his heart.

Not only does Fred have

many years’ experience working for Pend Oreille County PUD, giving him unique insight and relationships with PUD owners and ratepayers, he is a caring and compassionate person that delights in serving others. Fred is one of those people that you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you could call on for anything and he would be there in a heartbeat no questions asked.

Please join me in voting for Fred Zakar for PUD No. 1 Commissioner.

With Fred you will never have to worry that he will not work tirelessly with your best interests at heart because that is how he lives his life every day.

-Barbara McCabe Sacheen Lake

Why I’ll be voting for Joe Onley To the editor, We have had the pleasure of knowing Joe and Lynn Onley since 1991. We’ve seen them raise their three children and work in their chosen careers. Joe worked for PUD for many years in different capacities, most

notably he’s the guy who brought fiber optic to our rural community, years ahead of other rural communities. He was not ‘Onley,’ instrumental but was the one and ‘Onley’ person with the vision to see what this could mean to our community.

We are proud to call the Onleys our friends, and I know Joe Onley would be an excellent and visionary PUD Commissioner.

He may not be the only choice, but he is the best choice. I encourage you to cast your vote for Joe Onley.

-Bill Mitchell Newport

How can a human be illegal?

To the editor: Please allow me to share a few random political thoughts. I often wonder why progressives stood by and didn’t oppose calling humans who are in our country without legal status “illegal.” How can a human be illegal? The entire point of our legal system is to enforce the right of See letters, 5A

Mining contaminated waters to increase copper supplies The massive Berkeley Pit in Butte, Mont., is one of the world’s largest superfund sites and has been described as a giant sink filling with metal-laden, acidic water from over 10,000 miles of underground mine workings.

It has been a ticking time bomb since 1982 when the mine owner turned off the pumps which kept the subsurface tunnels dry for miners. The pit has collected 50 billion gallons of toxic water.

While the rising pit water is a looming environmental threat if it seeps into the area’s groundwater,

it may be a new source of copper if a pilot plant pans out. However, if left unattended, there would be an environmental calamity especially since Butte’s mining operations are located at the headwaters of the Clark Fork River – a major tributary of the Columbia.

The promising news is an experimental water treatment system started operation in March. Three million gallons of water is being pumped from the pit each day and sent to a treatment system which recovers copper, other contaminants and neutralize the water’s

r e a d e r ’ s p o l l The Trump administration is proposing changes to the 1973 Endangered Species Act. Changes include eliminating language that prohibits considering economic factors when deciding whether or not a species should be protected.

Do you think the Endangered Species Act should be substantially changed?

Yes, it’s time the ESA was updated. For too long it has been used as a means of controlling lands rather than actually focusing on species recovery. Only 3 percent of the species listed as threatened or endangered under the ESA have been removed from that listing.

No, it’s a gutting of the ESA in keeping with the Republican and Trump administration’s complete disregard for environmental protections.

acidity. The purified water is discharged into Silver Bow Creek.

Operators hope to reclaim 100,000 pounds of copper each month, which helps offset costs. If the experimental project works as planned, it will open a new way to help meet the growing need for copper and simultaneously clean up hazardous Super Fund sites.

With worldwide demand for copper soaring and there is new pressure to open new mines, expand existing ones, and add ore See Brunell, 6A

r e a d e r ’ s p o l l r e s u lt s Do you think it served United States’ interests for President Trump to meet alone with Putin?

33%

Yes, Trump can clearly handle himself in negotiations. It’s always good to talk.

67%

No, Trump is an amateur compared to someone like Putin, a trained KGB officer.

Total Votes: 66

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Sharing the Dharma Day Aug. 12

NEWPORT – Every month Sravasti Abbey, the Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Newport, opens its doors to people of all faiths and backgrounds.

“Compassionate Understanding of Emotions” is the theme for Sunday, Aug. 12, the next Sharing the Dharma Day talk. The series of monthly talks is based on, An OpenHearted Life, a book published by Shambhala and co-written by Venerable Thubten Chodron, Sravasti Abbey founder

and abbess, and clinical psychologist Dr. Russell Kolts.

The event includes a guided meditation, vegetarian potluck lunch, and facilitated discussion on the topic.

The first session begins at 9:45 a.m., potluck lunch is at noon, and the program ends at 3 p.m. Please bring food to share for lunch, avoiding onions, garlic, and leeks as well as meat, fish, or chicken. Dress is casual, although modesty is appropriate for a monastic environment. Short

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Vote for Joe Onley To the editor: Joe Onley for PUD commissioner! What a gift he has brought to our community with the fiber optics. We live part-time at Sacheen Lake and enjoy it so much more than our Chattaroy home when it comes to Internet, it is an unbelievable difference. Our community owes its gratitude to Joe for his vision and expertise in making this happen. Vote for Joe Onley PUD Commissioner this Aug. 7, 2018.

-Matt Winward Newport

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skirts and shorts are discouraged.

All are welcome. A friendly curiosity and an openness to learn are the only pre-requisites.

The program is free.

Donations and food offerings for the resident nuns and monks are welcomed.

Sravasti Abbey is located at 692 Country Lane.

For more information and directions call 509447-5549 or email office. sravasti@gmail.com.

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humans to exist. You can’t be pro-life and call other humans illegal.

Progressives are mislabeled as wanting to take your guns. My hope is that people who are really crazy about their guns and belong to the other political tribe will realize that they are most likely to use their gun on themselves or relatives instead of in self-defense. I don’t want your gun. I just don’t want you to politically shoot me over it.

I don’t understand how race became a political issue.

I don’t fear or hate any other race. I don’t accept the notion that brown or black skin color represents a voting preference for white people to oppose.

I don’t accept that one’s religion represents a duty to vote for Republicans. Politicians are in practice some of the most non-religious people. Trump for example plays golf on Sundays.

I heard a recent radio political ad that claims that Democrats want to raise your taxes, but President Trump is putting tariff taxes on nearly everything we buy that is imported or made in America from imported parts. We pay the tariff tax and the government collects it.

The community served by The Miner is run by Republican elected officials who usually raised their pay and our fees and taxes every year they have been in office. No Democrats involved, but massive government tax and fee increases paid by all of us.

Consider the fact that your god, gun, race and your money are being politically used against you.

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Council: Garbage cans, benches along sidewalks either stolen or vandalized From Page 3A

There are garbage currently receptacles at the flower shop and in front of Owen’s.

“Why were the garbage cans on Washington Avenue taken out,” Nickole

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North the city clerk /treasurer asked. “There used to be garbage cans all along both sides of the road.”

She remembers there being a bike rack, a garbage can and a bench in front of the lot in front of the empty lot by the Antler motel, and

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she remembers them being on both sides of the street at regular intervals during the 2006 revitalization project.

“Several garbage cans were destroyed, two benches were stolen.

Someone literally cut them off at the base and took them away,” said council member Ken Smith. Hein recounted a project that his students at Spokane Community College did for one of the neighborhoods on the south hill. They made benches that could not be damaged by a semi-truck for cost of material. He suggested that it would be a good solution.

The council agreed to look into allocating funds for these projects.

Council member Mark Zorica asked if the splash park could be open later.

North said that was possible until August, and then it may be a problem.

In other public work’s affairs, North said that he was meeting with Seth Callos who has prior experience building BMX tracks to get the park finished so that kids would have something to do. North said he would donate the use of his Caterpillar tractor and his time to facilitate the project’s efficiency.

“We finished fixing all

the street lights that PUD knocked down, and have been out doing lots of tree trimming,” North said.

A member of Friends and Allies of the Newport Silicon Smelter, a supporter group for the smelter, stood up to lend the council its support.

“We just want let you know that we understand that you are working hard for the city and we appreciate it,” said Christian Meador the moderator for the FAANSS Facebook page. “We know you have some hard decisions coming up and we trust and support you to do what you can to build up the city of

Newport.”

In other city council business, the hotel/motel tax request for Newport/ Priest River Rotary Club Scenic Pend Oreille River Train was tabled until the next meeting because Nadine Parker was unable to attend. The request for $14,029 for improvements to the city’s water and sewer was approved.

Mayor Shirley Sands was absent because she was working out of town, and council member Nancy Thompson was excused due to medical reasons.

Police Chief Mark Duxbury was excused for prior commitments as well.

Association (ICA), copper consumption is poised to dramatically increase as more parts of the world are electrified, more electric vehicles replace cars powered by g u e st internal o p i n i o n combustion engines, DON C. and as BRUNELL coalAssociation fired of generWashington ating Business plants President are

be spent on renewables as government policies around the world discourage the use of coal and gas which add greenhouse gases to our atmosphere.

The copper industry is a major contributor to the global economy. “Copper is more than just a mined metal; it provides jobs and promotes of a higher standard of living. One ton of copper brings functionality in 40 cars, powers 60,000 mobile phones, enables operations in 400 computers, and distributes electricity to 30 homes,” the ICA reports.

Demand for copper globally is set to jump 22 percent within five years because of increasing usage of the metal in electric vehicles, solar and wind power sectors, Bloomberg reports. Usage in electric cars alone will increase demand by 1.2 million tons.

Nowhere is the growth in

copper usage more evident than China. As it upgrades its industry to “smart factories,” annual demand for copper is projected to grow by an additional 232,000 tons by 2025.

“We’re in no danger of running out of copper,” the ICA reports. Only about 12 percent of the known worldwide reserves have been mined and copper recycling rates are high.

But mining and cleaning up the aftermath is problematic. Hopefully, what is happening in Butte will work and spread.

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processing capacity – all of which have serious associated environmental challenges.

Copper, a highly efficient conductor of electricity, is widely used in traditional hydro, coal and natural gas electricity generation. With the onset of wind turbines, demand for copper has risen dramatically. The same goes for electric autos.

While wind power and electric cars dramatically reduce CO2 and greenhouse gases, copper mining and smelting require significant environmental remediation. Many of those abandoned open pits are similar to the Berkeley Pit containing billions of gallons of toxic water and smelting ore creates toxic air emissions.

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replaced with wind turbines and solar panels.

Between now and 2040, ICA estimates a massive $8 trillion globally will

Don Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at TheBrunells@msn.com.

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of designs and techniques as I waited for the henna to be delivered.

I was nervous as I applied my first tattoo.

There is very little room for error; as soon as the paste is applied the color starts to soak into the skin.

It is more like applying frosting

than drawing. You have to have the right amount of pressure and speed so that the lines come out even and not thick in some places and thin in others.

But as the lines were laid down I could feel a rightness in my soul.

There were certain spots on my hands that when the henna was applied felt euphoric.

I spent hours decorating myself

with the designs, and asking anyone I thought would let me to put designs on them too.

There are not as many people as you think willing to be decorated like a cake.

My favorite part is that in a week I get to start all over again with a new design.

I suggest everyone try it at least once.

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NEWPORT – Salesky Service Center is a family business that specializes in quick oil lube ser-

Business

Family owned oil services vices. It is owned by Josh Salensky and his wife, Kendra, and staffed by his son Kameron, 14, and

his father John. His oldest son Kody, 18, works at the Idaho Department of Lands and fills in when

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John Salesky and his son Kameron check the fluids and change the oil in a client’s vehicle, while his father John drains the oil under the car at Salesky Service Center in Newport.

Pend Oreille, Bonner County jobless rates OLYMPIA – The June unemployment rate in Pend Oreille County was 6.6 percent, according to the monthly report from Employment Security.

That compares to 5 percent in Spokane County, 6.2 percent in Stevens County and 10.3 percent in Ferry County. Pend Oreille County’s rate is up from 6.5 percent in May. It was also 6.5 percent in June 2017.

Ferry County had the highest unemployment in the state in June, followed

by Pend Oreille County.

King County had the lowest unemployment rate in Washington last month, at 3.7 percent. The June unemployment rate for Washington State is 4.7 percent. Idaho’s June unemployment rate was 2.9 percent. Bonner County’s June unemployment rate was 3.9 percent. That compares to a May unemployment rate of 4 percent.

Not too early to get ready for the Gala PRIEST RIVER – The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce Gala and Fundraiser at the Priest River Events Center, Saturday, Oct. 13.

This year’s theme is “Under the Big Top: A Carnival Extravaganza.” For more information or to inquire about tickets, voting for businesses, or how to become a Chamber member, call 509-447-5812.

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necessary. Salensky’s wife does all the paperwork and billing.

“Our goal is to provide fast and efficient oil changes so that people are not waiting and can get back to their business,” Josh Salesky said, a 1996 Priest River Lamanna High School graduate.

The oil changes start at $39.95.

The business moved into the old Jiffy Lube building on Highway 2 in Newport on June 16. Salesky worked at Les Swab in Priest River for 21 years.

He said it was a very good job, but he didn’t think his back would take another 20 years working with big tires. He was born and raised in Priest River “This came up and we took the chance,” said Salesky. “I think it will work out.”

Salesky says that in the future he may add transmission, radiator flushes and other fluid changes, but will not be doing any repairs. The building is not set up for that type of thing. It is set up for quick lubes.

“If we need to we will

take on what is needed,” Salesky “We are big on customer service, and want to be customer friendly.”

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hours of operations are Monday – Friday 8 a.m.

– 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. It is located at 333209 Highway 2.

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b r i e f ly Unleashed goes Country at Circle Moon SACHEEN LAKE – Northwoods Performing Arts is preparing for the 9th annual Northwoods Unleashed concert, coming up Aug. 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25 at Circle Moon Theater. This year’s theme is “Unleashed Goes Country.” Tickets for dinner and the show are $25 and the show only costs $12. For more information, call 208-448-1294 or go to www.northwoodsperformingarts. com. Circle Moon Theater is located at 3642 S. SR 211, north of Highway 2, west of Newport.

Have coffee with Create NEWPORT – Coffee in the Garden at Create Art Center is held Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Coffee, tea and refreshments are offered. The public is invited to attend any or all Coffee in the Garden events. Create is located at 900 W. 4th, Newport.

Free food at Lutheran Church NEWPORT – There will be a free food distribution Thursday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to noon at the American Lutheran Church in Newport. Free produce, perishables and other groceries will be given to all families and individuals in need of food assistance. The distribution is open to the public and no documentation or appointment is needed. The event is held in the parking lot of the church regardless of weather conditions, so dress accordingly.

The next food distribution event is scheduled for Oct. 18. The American Lutheran Church is located at 332801 S.R. Highway 2.

Round About 5k this Saturday DEER PARK – It’s almost time for the annual Round About 5k in honor of Settler’s Days in Deer Park, Saturday, July 28. The race starts promptly at 8 a.m. from the Bates DDS parking lot and turns right onto Crawford Street, then left onto Cedar Street. From there it goes forward to the Deer Park Airport entrance and turns around the marked cone and heads south on Cedar Street. Turn right onto 6th Avenue, and then turn left onto Weber Road. Go through and around the roundabout in front of Bob Mart and head east back onto Crawford Street back to Bates DDS. The race finishes at 1900 East Crawford Street.

Registration is $10 per person, $20 with a T-Shirt. Registration is available until the morning of the run. Entry fees are non-refundable.

T-shirts aren’t guaranteed with registration after July 1. Packets can be picked up at Bates DDS located at 1900 E. Crawford St. Deer Park on Friday, July 27, 4-6:30 p.m. or on Race Day from 6:30-7:30 a.m.

For more information, go online at www.roundabout5k.com or call Clair Dickinson at 509- 9543204.

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A Legion raffle winner Austin Jones of Oldtown was the winner of the American Legion Post No. 155 drawing for a Mossberg 30-30 lever-action rifle, which was awarded to him Wednesday, July 11, by Post Commander Lester “Bruce” Taylor. The Legion is holding another drawing for a firearm and tickets can be purchased for $20 from Taylor. His number is 509-671-1057.

Garden Tour highlights areas best gardens NEWPORT – Spend a delightful afternoon with the Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners as they present a collection of outstanding Newport area gardens during the popular WSU/Pend Oreille County Master Gardener Garden Tour on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 5, from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. The tour, “Rain or Shine”, will begin at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden and then continue to spotlight five additional showcase gardens, all in the New-

port area.

Garden tourists this year will see a variety of gardening techniques and landscaping ideas including a Monarch Way Station; drip irrigation for containers; re-using pallets; square foot gardening; a “work in progress” garden; lasagna gardening and much more. This year’s tour does not include a dinner, but cold drinks and refreshments will be available in some of the gardens.

Tickets for the tour cost $12 per person and are available on the

day of the tour between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Offices at 227-A South Garden Avenue in Newport, Washington. All funds raised from the tour will be used by the local Master Gardener Foundation to provide gardening education programs to the community. For more information, or if you would like to place your garden on the 2019 Garden Tour, call or email Dixie Chichester at d.chichester@wsu.edu, 509-447-6453.

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Calling all aritsts COLVILLE – The Tri County Economic Development District invites artists interested in displaying their work to download an application packet from the Tri County Economic Development website, www.tricountyedd.com.

The Gallery TEDD committee will be looking in particular for works that convey a sense of Northeast Washington, but all art, including paintings, sculpture and mixed media will be considered.

For more information,

call Tri County Economic Development District at 509-684-4571 or visit www.tricountyedd.com.

TEDD is currently holding its tenth show at Gallery TEDD, this time featuring the work of six watercolor artists that go by the moniker ‘The Six Brushes.’ Gallery TEDD currently has 34 paintings created by this group on display through Aug. 24. The public is welcome to visit Gallery TEDD during regular business hours, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Chamber of Commerce is accepting entries for the Timber Days parade, now through Friday, July 27, at 3 p.m.

The parade is Saturday, July 28, at 11 a.m., starting in the parking lot just west of Pro Automotive on Highway 2 and High Street. The parade will travel down the High

Street hill and through downtown.

Lineup begins at 9 a.m., parade entries will be judged at 10 a.m. and the parade starts at 11 a.m.

The cost is $5 per entry.

Entry forms are available at the chamber office, 119 Main St., Suite 102, Priest River. Call 208448-2721 or email priestrivercoc@gmail.com.

Not too late to join Timber Days parade

Red Yarn concerts coming up NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Library District is bringing folksongs and puppetry to the area for a series of three performances. Red Yarn is a performer who weaves folksongs and puppetry into a high-energy show for all ages. He will perform Tuesday, July 31 at the Cutter Theatre at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, he will perform at the

Calispel Valley Library in Cusick at 11 a.m., then in the Newport City Park at 2 p.m. People attending the performance in the park should bring their own chairs and blankets for seating. The Kalispel Tribe funds the concerts, so admittance is free. Get a preview of Red Yarn’s music at www.youtube. com/user/redyarnfilms.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, July 25

Church

Rotary Club: 8 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

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

Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Priest River Lioness Meeting: 11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for locations

Thursday, July 26 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m.

- Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown Line Dancing: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Quilters Meet: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite

Friday, July 27 Books Out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Saturday, July 28 Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Sunday, July 29 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, July 30 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

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

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

BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

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

Pend Oreille Rock and Gem Club: 6 p.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River

Calispel Post 217: 6 p.m. American Legion in Cusick

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

Where to Worship

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~6:30 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday, July 31 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Wednesday, August 1 Rotary Club: 8 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Computer Basics for Adults: 10 a.m. to Noon Newport Library

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 10 a.m. for all ages Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

Pastor Becky Anderson 509-447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

LIFELINE MINISTRIES Full Gospel - Spirit Filled 214 S. Montana Ave., Oldtown 916-671-4460 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Friday Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer 4:30 p.m.

Pastor Jim McDonald

CATHOLIC MASSES

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OF NEWPORT www.pocoparishes.org “Through His potency everything that Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sat. - 4 p.m., Sun. - 11 a.m. hath, from time immemorial, been veiled and hidden, is now revealed.”

Usk: St. Jude’s 111 River Rd., Please call 509-550-2035 for the next Sat. 5:30 p.m. scheduled devotional. Wonderful Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows resources can be found at 1981 LeClerc Creek Rd. Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m.

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

“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 HOUSE OF THE LORD 9 a.m. Sunday School 754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 10:15 a.m. Worship Service ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Real 4 Life - College ages “Jesus Youth Church” 3rd & 4th Mondays Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

The Immortals Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 www.houseofthelordchurch.com Pastor Rob Malcolm REAL LIFE NEWPORT “Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.”

Worship Time: Sunday 9:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

(509) 447-4338 www.americanlutheranchurch.net

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Saturdays, 10:00a.m.

Diamond Lake 301 W. Spruce St, Newport 326002 Highway 2 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. diamondlakeadventist.org Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen Edgemere - 5161 Vay Rd 11:00a.m.

(864) 378-7056 edgemereadventist.org Bible preaching, God Newport - 777 Lilac Ln 10:40a.m. honoring music newportsda.com

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 180 Osprey Lane Priest River 208-448-2724 Sunday School 10:00a.m.

Sunday Service 11:00a.m.

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Libraries have got it going on T here’s always something to do, see and learn at libraries throughout the Pend Oreille County Library District. Here are some pictorial highlights from events and activities at area libraries throughout the year, including games, animals, and classes. For more information on things to do at your local library go to www.pocld.org.

All photos courtesy of Pend Oreille County Library District.

Bug crafts at Newport Library. For more information on upcoming events and activities at your local library, go to www.pocld.org.

From Fiber to Fabrics textile and weaving class at Calispel Library in Cusick.

Scott Peterson, “The Reptile Man” brought his knowledge and reptile friends, including a tortoise, snakes and an alligator to the Pend Oreille County Library District.

The Stratton Elementary second graders took their annual end of the year tour of the Newport library in May.

Support Our Future Loggers

Game day! Advanced Dungeons and Dragons is every Saturday at the Newport library (check website for times). Anyone is welcome, but large groups are asked to call ahead so enough refreshments can be provided. All ages are welcome. Games are generally PG13+. Parents are welcome to come and preview games if they have any questions.

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Sports

Nichols wins bronc riding

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NEWPORT – It was a Priest River, Newport sweep in the saddle bronc riding at this year’s Rough Stock Rodeo, held Friday night July 20 in Newport.

Priest River saddle bronc rider Caleb Nichols won first and split second in the event and Newport’s Austin Krogh.

In the riding events contestants can enter twice and Nichols made the most of it.

He rode his first horse for 72 points, then came back with an 80-point ride on his second horse. Krogh made a 72-point ride on the same horse he rode to win Sedro Woolley, but the horse didn’t have as good a trip at Newport.

Nichols won $856 in all, including $571 for first. Krogh won $285 for splitting second.

Omak’s Francis Marchand won the bareback riding with an 83-point ride, collecting $422. Cole Apgar of West Richland won second with a 78-point ride.

Bull riders didn’t have much success, with no qualified rides among the nine bull riders.

Steer wrestling was a new event this year, with Hayden Wynn of Reardan, Wash., throwing his steer in 7.33 seconds. He won $1,025. Ty Sherman of Moxee, Wash. won second with a 11.29 run, pocketing $812. Norman Breen of

Rough Stock Rodeo Bareback Riding 1. Francis Marchand 83 $422 78 $259 2. Cole Apgar Saddle Bronc Riding 1. Caleb Nichols 80 $571 72 $285 2. Caleb Nichols 2. Austin Krogh 72 $285

Miner photo|Don Gronning

Cole Apgar of West Richland, Wash., won second in the bareback riding with this 78-point ride on Feel the Burn Friday night at Newport.

Princeton B.C. took third with a 12.15 second run for $684.48 and Grant Rogers of Loon Lake won fourth with a 21.68 second run for $256.

The prize money continued to stay close to home the next night during the 21st annual

John Swenson Bull-A-Rama.

Twenty-nine bull riders competed, with Deer Park’s Sean Burns winning the event with 162 points on two bulls. Burns won the long-go round with an 82-point ride. He came back in the short go with an 80-point

ride to edge Colville’s Jace Berg for the event win. Berg had the event’s high marked ride, an 86, in the short go round. Berg won third in the long go with a 69-point ride and won second in the event with 155 points.

Burns won $2,261 and Berg

John Swenson Bull-A-Rama

Bull Riding No qualified rides Ranch Bronc Riding Results unavailable

$2,073 for their night’s work.

Elk’s Jason Hodges won second in the long go-round with a 78-point ride and finished third overall. He won $942 altogether.

Barrel racing results were unavailable at press time.

Average 1. Sean Burns 2. Jace Berg 3. Jason Hodges 4. Tucker Miller

Long go 1. Sean Burns 2. Jason Hodges 3. Jace Berg 4. Tucker Miller

82 78 69 66

Short go 1. Jace Berg 2. Sean Burns

86 $1,130 80 $753

$752 $565 $376 $188

162 $752 155 $565 78 $376 66 $188

s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Thursday, July 26

Power Vinyasa Yoga: 7:30 a.m. - Total Balance Fitness

Pickleball Open Play: 8 a.m. – Camas Center

Lap Swim Only: 8:30 a.m.

– Camas Center

Spinning: 8 a.m. – Total Balance Fitness

Hybrid: 8:30 a.m. - Total Balance Fitness

Lap Swim Only: 8:30 a.m.

– Camas Center

Lunch Break Cycle: 12:15 – Total Balance Fitness

Yoga: 8:45 a.m. – Camas Center

Sunset Spin: 7:15 p.m. Total Balance Fitness

Ball and Band: 9 a.m. – Total Balance Fitness S.A.I.L.: 10 a.m. – Total Balance Fitness Spinning: 10 a.m. – Camas Center

Courtesy photo|Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Hikers may encounter mountain goats like this in the Scotchman Peak area. The goats can be dangerous.

Enjoy encounters with mountain goats, but keep a safe distance BOISE – The Idaho Department of Fish and Game was recently notified of hikers displaying some inappropriate behavior when it comes to interactions with mountain goats, such as taking close-up selfies with these sharp-horned beasts. We know how cool it is to be outdoors hiking and see a mountain goat. It’s an experience that you will never forget. However, it is important to remember that these animals are wild.

Some hiking trails in the Panhandle and elsewhere in Idaho are known for having mountain goats, so if you venture out on one of these trails please keep a

few things in mind.

Keep your distance Mountain goats are known to behave aggressively, especially if they have young or if food is involved. If you see mountain goats on the trail, or if they are approaching you, yell, get big, and make an effort to scare them away.

Do not feed them or leave your backpack unattended Mountain goats are attracted to salt, so do not feed them, or let them lick your sweaty hands. They will also chew on and damage or destroy the sweaty straps of backpacks, so do not leave your pack

alone. Also, please try to urinate away from the trail, as goats like the salt from urine.

Consider this, goats are not only faster than you, they can – and have – seriously injured hikers. In recent years, at northern Idaho’s Scotchman Peak, one hiker was gored in the leg, and another hiker had to get stitches after being bitten by a goat. In both cases the hikers had been allowing the goat to lick sweat from their legs. In Olympic National Park in Washington, a hiker died from blood loss after being gored in the femoral artery by a mountain goat. It is crucial that people maintain their distance from goats,

as we don’t want them becoming habituated to humans. Goats that become habituated are not only a safety concern to humans, but it will become an issue for the safety of the goats themselves. When habituated wild animals harm people, we have little choice but to relocate or euthanize those animals.

People are asked to do their part to keep mountain goats wild, and to keep both people and goats safe. Take photos from a safe distance, and don’t encourage them to lose wariness by feeding them, or allowing them to approach you to lick the sweat off your pack, clothes or person. Keep it wild.

Monday, July 30

PiYo (Pilates, yoga blend): 5:45 a.m. – Total Balance Fitness

Road Rebels Newport Running Club: 5:45 p.m. – Kelly’s Bar and Grill Water Aerobics: 5 p.m. – Camas Center

Friday, July 27 Flow Yoga: 7 a.m. – Total Balance Fitness Boot Camp: 8:15 a.m. – Total Balance Fitness Lap Swim Only: 8:30 a.m.

– Camas Center Water Aerobics: 10 a.m. – Camas Center Tumble Tots (1-3 years): 10 a.m. - Total Balance Fitness Tumble Tots (4-6 years): 11 a.m. - Total Balance Fitness

Saturday, July 28 Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School Run for the Berries Fun Run: 7 a.m. – Priest River P90X: 9 a.m. - Total Balance Fitness Water Aerobics: 9 a.m. – Camas Center

Tuesday, July 31 PiYo: 5:45 a.m. – Total Balance Fitness Pickle Ball: 8 a.m. – Camas Center Spinning: 8 a.m. – Total Balance Fitness Lap Swim Only: 8:30 a.m.

– Camas Center Yoga: 8:45 a.m. – Camas Center Ball and Band: 9 a.m. – Total Balance Fitness Spinning: 10 a.m. – Camas Center S.A.I.L.: 10 a.m. - Total Balance Fitness Water Aerobics: 5 p.m. – Camas Center

Wednesday, August 1 Early Bird Spinning: 6 a.m. - Total Balance Fitness Lap Swim Only: 8:30 a.m.

– Camas Center Core Workout: 8:30 a.m. Total Balance Fitness Kickboxing: 8:45 a.m. – Camas Center Water Aerobics: 10 a.m. – Camas Center PiYo: 12:15 - Total Balance Fitness Power Vinyasa Yoga: 6:30 p.m. - Total Balance Fitness

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thought the Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council was doing a good job of developing the economy and if they had adequate oversight from county commissioners.

Manus said that the EDC wasn’t a county entity, although the county funds it with more that $100,000 a year, and EDC director Jamie Wyrobek is a county employee. He said the EDC is looking for new employment opportunities. He said poverty is the number one health risk facing the county. He says he has been part of the EDC board on and off since he has been in office and is on the right track.

Miller said that it’s been well known for years that the county needs more business, it just needs to be businesses that fit in with the comprehensive plan. She said the EDC should work on more than one project. She said the county commissioners need to be involved in the EDC direction.

Pittman said that the EDC has done a good job with the resources it has.

He said he disagrees with the current county commission, especially about the smelter. He wondered if it had thought through the long-term negative consequences of the smelter. As for EDC oversight, he said it was probably in the RCWs (the state law) and that he wouldn’t change it.

Candidates were asked if the county is overstaffed.

Pittman said he would evaluate the tone of the organization as to employee morale and productivity. He said he had no immediate plans to cut staff, but that he wouldn’t be opposed. He acknowledged that he hasn’t spent much time at the county

courthouse, but that was an advantage, he said, as he was bringing new blood and wasn’t tainted.

Miller said commissioners should look at salaries. If there is a budget problem, at some point there needs to be a salary freeze, she said. She said pay was good compared to what many in the county live on. She said she had spent time at the courthouse and didn’t see an overabundance of employees, although she saw some would be in favor of combining some jobs.

Manus said staffing may be up because there has been a need to hire and train new employees in anticipation of a several upcoming retirements.

He said commissioners are evaluating hiring requests on an individual basis and hadn’t been approving new hires, just replacement hires.

Candidates were asked why they are running.

Miller said she never thought she would run until she got involved.

She said the commissioners aren’t going the direction the community wants or what the comprehensive plan calls for.

She said there has been a broken bridge between the county commissioners and the Kalispel Tribe and the small towns. She said transparency was a problem with the county commissioners. She said people were being ignored.

Manus said he was running because he was afraid of what would happen if he wasn’t reelected.

He his opponents had no idea what being a county commissioner entails. He said he has been working on the integration of mental health services with physical health services. He said he wanted to continue that work. In response to a follow up

question, Manus said that the county commissioners had backed off from requesting a .01 mental health sales tax. He said he didn’t think the county would be involved with mental health service five years from now.

Pittman said he wanted to give the voters a choice. He said Manus was right, he had never been a county commissioner, but he has successfully run two businesses for 11 years.

He said he would offer a different voice. He said he would look at many solutions to problems, not just the one dropped into his lap, which he said is how the HiTest smelter proposal came about. He said he paid his filing fee and is running.

Candidates were asked individual questions.

Miller was asked if she would represent all the people if she were elected or if she would be directed by the Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter group. She sits on the CANSS board.

Miller said she would resign the CANSS board if she were elected. She said she would follow the direction of what the majority wants and would follow the comprehensive plan. She said her views on the smelter wouldn’t change but she would resign from the CANSS board because it would be a conflict of interest.

Pittman was asked if he would oppose the smelter at its proposed location if the state granted it the environmental permits.

Pittman said he would oppose the location. He says it’s too close to Newport and changed what Newport is, making it less recreational and more industrial. He said it wasn’t the right location. He was asked if there was any place in the county he

thinks the smelter should be located.

He said that he just didn’t trust the people who want to develop the smelter and didn’t want them to develop a smelter in the county.

Miller was asked if she would change her mind if the environmental permits were granted.

She said possibly, if they were supported by science and facts. She said she doubted that could be done, based on the CANSS’s research.

Manus was asked if he or any other county commission had traveled to Canada to meet with HiTest officials. He said no.

He was asked how much county money had been spent on the smelter, including employee time.

He said he thought about eight hours, aside from consultant Greg Dorhn who was hired with .09 economic development money. He was also asked about roads for the smelter being put on the six-year transportation plan. He pointed out that the cost for that would be zero for the county, as any roads would be paid for by PacWest.

Candidates were asked what they would do to keep people employed if the newsprint mill or the mine, two big employers, closed.

Manus said he is working with the EDC to promote the county for business. He said the county would need another industrial customer to replace a business like the newsprint mill and the mine. He said if Ponderay Newsprint Company and Tech Mine closed, it would be a $264 million a year loss to the county economy.

He said even if the smelter is approved, he would keep searching for more business. He said if the county isn’t growing, it’s dying.

Miller said there have been businesses that have tried to come into the county that were denied.

She said the county needed to recruit businesses that fit in the comprehensive plan. She said PNC was going at full steam right now. She said if the county worked with the mill, they have no reason to go elsewhere. She said the county should work with the Kalispel Tribe more.

Pittman said hemp could be a solution to Ponderay Newsprint. As newspaper demands decline, hemp demand will increase. Changing product at the mill, where the infrastructure is in place, could be an alternative.

He said the mine was subject to the lead and zinc market.

Litigation The candidates were asked if they had been or were currently involved

in any legal action against the PUD or county and if so, how would it effect them doing the job if elected.

Most said no but these candidates had legal action.

Pittman said he wasn’t involved in litigation but that he had a sent trademark infringement notification to the county.

He said he had filed for federal trademarks for PacWest and HiTest and was litigating to protect them. He said he wasn’t requesting money. He said it was about doing the right thing.

Miller said she was involved in suing the county and the PUD over the sale of property to PacWest. She said if elected, her name would likely be removed from the lawsuit.

Onley said he had sued PUD when he was dismissed after 30 years with them. He said he settled the case and was prohibited from talking about it. He said he was also involved in a whistleblower complaint against the PUD. It wasn’t upheld.

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the things that stood out was that many voters surveyed didn’t feel strongly about topics and many just didn’t know, he said.

“Overall, voters were less engaged in these arguable important topics than we expected,” Robinson wrote in an executive summary of the survey.

He said answers to many open ended questions were offset by answers to more specific questions.

When people were asked, “Thinking specifically about the economy in Pend Oreille County what is the single most important thing on the horizon?” 40 percent said jobs and 28 percent said the smelter. When asked, “Sometimes communities are forced to trade off jobs for environmental issues or environmental issues for jobs. In such situations, do you generally favor prioritizing the environment or jobs?”

Strongly prioritizing the environment received 30 percent of the responses, compared to 19 percent for strongly prioritizing jobs. A quarter of the respondents said it depends.

Robinson said the 400 people surveyed by telephone were randomly selected from a list of 1,800 registered voters obtained from a third party. The survey took place May 29-June 30. It had a margin of error of 4.8 percent.

Robinson said 400 respondents is a standard survey amount, with enough people to be useful.

Several people who were surveyed were in the audience Wednesday, along with others who were interested.

One person said the person she talked to was especially “chatty.” The person was concerned the surveyor could add her point of view to the results.

Robinson said they weren’t supposed to be chatty. He was asked how interviewers were trained. He said after they received instruction, they practiced with each other first. They were taught not to lead the people being surveyed. Pronunciation was important, he said.

Robinson was asked who developed the questions. He said he came up with the first ones, which were fine tuned by the EDC. He was asked why the survey was conducted by phone, as opposed to a written survey. Robinson said written surveys weren’t worth much. He said none of his clients have asked for a mailed survey in years. He was asked why not publish the questions in advance. He said that it ruins the survey if people with strongly held opinions get the questions ahead of time and publicize them.

Robinson was asked about comments that were given along with survey answers. He said they will be made available with the survey results on the EDC website. He said they are unedited.

When asked what conclusions to draw from the survey, he said that the Teck Mine and Ponderay Newsprint Mill barely came up. People could have other things on their mind, he said.

There were no silver bullets to be gained from the survey, he said.

“There was a lot of ‘don’t know,’” he said.

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correction

In last week’s issue of The Miner, layout of one question and answer from commissioner candidate Mike Manus and two from Sheryl Miller were incorrect.

We are re-running those questions below. We regret any confusion this may have caused.

Mike Manus: Q: For the past several years the county commissions have approved a shift of road levy funding from the road department to the general fund to balance the budget. Do you agree with this practice? If not, how else should the budget be balanced? If yes, what’s the most you think should be shifted? Do you believe the shift has affected the road conditions in Pend Oreille County?

A: As your Pend Oreille County Commissioner for the last 5 ½ years, I, along with my seatmates, Steve Kiss and Karen Skoog, have worked hard not to

transfer money out of roads to the General Fund.

Prior to 2014, our first implemented budget, road levy shifts were rampant 2005-$200,000, 2006-$200,000, 2007-$200,000, 2008-$500,000, 2009-$550,000, 2010-$500,000, 2011-$400,000, 2012$600,000 and 2013$400,000. We were able to reduce them significantly, 2014-$200,000 and to zero in 2015 and 2016.

In 2017 we had a small shift of $150,000. In 2018 we budgeted a shift of $200,000 with a back-fill of $200,000 from our capitol expenditures account,

thus having a net zero shift from roads. This was done to preserve 3 major road projects in our county with the required match for each project.

In a floundering economy such as what we have been in recently it is a tool to help keep our county whole and should never be used to sustain long-term solutions. It is a hard call to shift funds from roads and one of the toughest calls we make as commissioners. It should only be done in dire times and our commitment is to not shift funds unless other options will not work.

If a shift is needed, it should be limited to $200,000. I feel our county roads are as good as any in the state and much better than most, however we need to continue our chip-seal/ paving programs in our preservation work that was re-instituted in 2015 with robust funding. We need to continue upgrading all our roads and bring some roads into our maintenance program. Any amount shifted could and does hurt the road department therefore it should not be abused. Money shifted is predominantly used for law enforcement and our court system, including indigent defense.

In addition to these questions, the county commissioner position has many other boards and commissions we sit on with very different deliverables.

Sheryl miller: NEWPORT

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(Excluding fourth week) at Rotary Park, Oldtown.

Contact Michelle 509-710-9379 Looking for new members to join!

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Q: The current board of commissioners has set the goal of $1 million in reserves. Do you agree with this goal? If so, how do you propose the county go about reaching it? If not, what, if any should the dollar amount be? What’s the purpose of the county having reserves?

A: Yes. By investing in our youth. The purpose?

You have to have a vision for unforeseen events.

Infrastructure repairs, natural disasters, such as flood and fires, and a drop in the economy.

Q: For the past several years the county commissions have approved a shift of road levy funding from the road department to the general fund to balance the budget. Do you agree with this practice? If not, how else should the budget be balanced? If yes, what’s the most you think should be shifted? Do you believe the shift has affected the road conditions in Pend Oreille County?

A: No. By cutting nonessential spending. Yes, it has effected our roads a great deal.

The Lyle Berendt Family would like to thank all the wonderful people that sent cards, letters, flowers, food and condolences at the passing of our beloved husband, father, gramps, brother and uncle. His beautiful smile and general good nature will be remembered and cherished by all.

- Gail, Lane, Melody and Connor

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C e o l i u e n r O d n eP Est. 1918 ty Fair

Thursday, August 16 Sunday August 19th Thursday gates open at 12 noon to 9 p.m.

Friday - Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission

Fun for the Whole Herd FRIDAY

Fresh Hot Apple Pie Contest Monster Cookie Contest Decorated Cupcake Contest

13 years and older - $7.00 4-12 years - $2.00 3 years and younger - free

Some events and items at the fair

SATURDAY

Rodeo Rodeo Dance Huckleberry Dessert Contest Spinning Demos Car Show Horse Western Games Market Animal Sales

Antique Tractors & Machinery Demonstrations throughout the fair. Entertainment through the fair by Dave King, Professor Bamboozle, Scotia Road Band, Skookum Creek Music Co., & Hay and Pony Rides

SUNDAY

Church Services Rodeo

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We deliver to North County SELKIRK RK

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Teck Washington, Inc., Pend Oreille Mine

Dan Dawson Construction, Inc.

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We salute the businesses and residents that make North pend oreille county a great place to live, work and play

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Down River Days is here Annual north county celebration open to all

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

IONE – The 60th Down River Days celebration is back with its usual lineup of fun activities and good times. The annual celebration is Friday, July 27 through Sunday, July 29.

The festivities start Friday with the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Flag Ceremony at the Ione Train Depot at 5 p.m., followed by Crazy Lady Softball at the Ione Field at 6 p.m.

On Saturday, July 28, the Footin’ It For Fuel 5K begins promptly at 8 a.m. with sign up at 7:30 a.m. A Cowboy Breakfast goes from 7-10 a.m. and all vendors open at 11 a.m., along with the Selkirk Trailblazers Beer Garden. The annual parade begins down Main Street at 11 a.m., with line up starting at the Ione Primary School at 10 a.m.

Bingo and cake walks are ongoing from noon to 4 p.m. Paddle War sign up is at noon, and begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. Extreme Barbie Jeep Rac-

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ing starts at 1 p.m. Kids’ Electric Ride through an obstacle course is at noon and the tug of war sign up also starts at noon. The competition begins at 12:30 p.m.

There will be a cornhole tournament at 3 p.m. The street dance kicks off at 7 p.m. with The Decline Drifters, followed

by The 54, 8-11 p.m.

Sunday begins with a cowboy breakfast from 7-10 a.m., followed by crafts and vendors in the park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The beer garden will again be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bingo resumes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Snowmobile Watercross competition is Sunday. Sign up is at 8 a.m. and the competition starts at 11 a.m. The Selkirk Trailblazers raffle drawing is at 5 p.m. Sunday.

Questions can be directed to Kathy Mondich at 509-442-3435 or 509-6753307. Also, Nicki March can be contacted for general information at 509-6716402. Parade information is available from Irene Welland at 509-442-2186.

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2018 Friday, July 27

5 p.m. • North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Flag Ceremony at Lions Depot (Gather at Ione Train Depot at 4:30 p.m., proceed to the Ione Community Center)

6 p.m. • Crazy Lady Softball at Ione Field

Saturday, July 28

7:30 a.m. • Footin It For Fuel 5K Sign up 8 a.m. • Footin It For Fuel 5K Start

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Events at Ione Park 7-10 a.m. • Cowboy Breakfast 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Crafts/Vendors 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Selkirk Trailblazers Beer Garden Noon to 4 p.m. • Bingo Noon • Kids Electric Ride-On Obstacle Course Noon • Tug of War Sign up 12:30 p.m. • Tug of War Begins

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2018 1 p.m. • Extreme Barbie Jeep Ride 3 p.m. • Cornhole Tournament

We salute Down River Days!

Events on Main Street 59th Annual Down River Days Parade 10 a.m. • Line up at Ione Primary School 11 a.m. • Parade Starts Street Dance Featuring: 7 p.m. • The Decline Drifters 8-11 p.m. • The 54

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Sunday, July 29

Events at Ione Park 7-10 a.m. • Cowboy Breakfast 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Crafts/Vendors 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Selkirk Trailblazers Beer Garden Noon to 3 p.m. • Bingo Continued on 6B Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

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Snowmobile Water Cross Competition 8 a.m. • Sign-up 11 a.m. • Competition Begins 5 p.m. • Selkirk Trailblazer Raffle Drawing Contacts: Kathy Mondich – General Information 509-442-3435 or 509-675-3307 Irene Weiland – Parade Information 509-442-2186 Nicki March – General Information 509-671-6402 AUTO INC CAREY’S BODY Hi-Tech Collision Repair

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obituari es Donald E. Anderson Elk

Donald E. Anderson, AKA Big Daddy, passed away May 30, 2018. He was 72.

Don was born Aug. 6, 1946, in Harrisburg, Pa., to Howard and Rose Anderson. He joined a brother, Howard.

Jr., and sister, Cathy. With an infant, the family moved to San Diego, Calif.

That is where Don grew up. The family Anderson increased with sister Eilean, brother Larry and sister Maryanne. Rose held her son back in kindergarten. She thought he was too little for the first grade. He went on to graduate in the same class as his sister, Eileen, in 1965, from El Cajon High.

At age 15, Don started working at Speedee Mart (now known as 7-11 Stores), in El Cajon, Calif. He later met his future wife, Pam, on a blind date on Halloween. They were married six months later, in May 1966. At the time Don had his full-time Speedee Mart job, Pam worked retail, the first month’s rent paid, groceries, no bills, no car and $25.

In 1968, their son Jeffrey was born. He died a day later. A few months later Don was drafted into the Army.

After training at Fort Ord, Calif., and Fort Knox, Ky., he went to Vietnam in 1969. There he became a tank driver with D-17 Calvary 102nd platoon. On April 1, 1970, the platoons were in a major battle during which many were killed, including Brigadier General William Bond. The general was the only American general killed in ground combat during the Vietnam War. Don ended his Army days at Fort Riley, in Junction City, Kan., in 1970. Many years later he made contact with his old Army buddies. They’ve had several reunions in Washington D.C. and Branson, Mo. Several have visited his home in Elk, Wash.

After the war, Don went back to the grocery business working for several large chains. He and Pam had three more children, Becky, Matthew and Cheryl in the San Diego area.

In 1981, they moved lock, stock and barrel and many, many, many other family members to Elk, Wash.

Don continued working in the grocery business, finally ending at Safeway in Newport, Wash. He retired in 2007.

He felt one of his greatest accomplishments were all the kids he helped with their first jobs and those who went on to higher positions in managements.

Over the years, Don suffered many illnesses, mostly due to Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War. Eventually Don was living at the Spokane VA rest home.

Don passed away quietly in his sleep on May 30, 2018, at Sacred Heart Hospital.

Don is survived by his wife, Pam; his son, Matthew (Theresa) Anderson; daughters Rebecka (Susan Stewart) Anderson, Cheryl (Tommy) Barnett; and five grandchildren: Alina, Alfred, Faith, Gabe and Zach, and a great-grandnephew and niece Ethan and Alyssa, who lived all their lives on the family property in Elk. He is also survived by his sisters Eileen (Barry ) Frahm and Maryann (Farmer) Stinson; sister-in-law Callie (Howard) Anderson and numerous nieces and nephews in California and Arizona.

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West Pend Oreille fire calls PRIEST RIVER – Here is a list of dispatch calls responded to by the West Pend Oreille Fire District last week.

July 13: medical assist, Hoo Doo Loop, Oldtown July 13: hazmat cleanup, Cedar St., Priest River July 13: non-injury accident, Treat St., Priest River July 14: medical assist, Bodie Canyon Rd., Priest River July 14: medical assist, 3rd St., Priest River July 14: aircraft incident, Airfield Way, Priest River July 14: vehicle fire, Memory Lane, Oldtown July 15: medical assist, Old Priest River Rd., Oldtown

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

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

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

Monday, July 16 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Leclerc Road, Cusick, report of a black horse loose by the road.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Spring Valley Road, report of a disabled vehicle.

July 17: illegal burn, Old Priest River Rd., Priest River July 18: non-injury accident, Highway 2, Oldtown July 19: legal burn, Highway 57, Priest River July 19: medical assist, Highway 2, Oldtown July 20: vehicle fire, Cemetery Rd., Priest River July 21: structure fire, Evergreen Lane, Priest River July 21: medical assist, Lower Quartz Creek Rd., Priest River July 21: medical assist, Evergreen Lane, Priest River July 21: false alarm, Highway 57, Priest River July 21: medical assist, Larch St., Priest River July 22: illegal burn, Peterson Rd., Priest River July 22: medical assist, Highway 57, Priest River

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Bead Lake Drive, report of a boat going to vacant cabin across the lake from complainant.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Debra E. Depee, 52, of Spokane was arrested on a warrant.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: N. Fea Ave., Newport, report of several juveniles approximately 12-years-old, about seven or eight of them running around the neighborhood being loud and disruptive.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Spokane Ave.

Wednesday, July 18

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Walnut St., report of minors attempting to buy alcohol from an adult customer.

ASSAULT: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of a male assaulted by his friend.

ARREST: W. Walnut St., Issac T. Albe, 20, of Newport was arrested on a local warrant.

FIRE: Smackout Pass Road, report of a tire on fire.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Turtle Road, report of possibly intoxicated males walked through property yelling.

ANIMAL NOISE: S. Garden Ave., report of dogs barking last three hours.

Friday, July 20 SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. Washington Ave., report of a male dressed in all black hanging out in the parking lot.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Fire Drive, report of an illegal slash pile burning at property.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Park St., report of needles found in the garbage.

HARASSMENT: Leclerc Road N., request for phone contact from an officer.

ARREST: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, Terrill S. Miller, 30, of Newport was arrested on a probation violation.

FOUND PROPERTY: Valley View Drive, report of a 25 mph speed sign found in the front yard.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 1st St., Newport, report of a juvenile problem.

FIRE: Baker Lake Road, Newport, report of a request for a brush truck and a tender to an old slash pile smoldering.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Veit Road, report that complainant is getting strange calls on both house and cell phone.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – VERBAL: Mcinnis St., Ione, report of a verbal altercation.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – VERBAL: Smokehouse Lane, report of a loud dispute.

Tuesday, July 17 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Valley View Drive, Newport ANIMAL PROBLEM: Leclerc Road S., Newport, report of a fawn with broken leg that needs to be dispatched.

VIOLATION OF ORDER: N. 1st Ave., Ione BURGLARY: Deer Creek Lane, Newport, report that a female broke a lock on the back door and took items out of the house.

DISTURBANCE: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report of a male and female standing outside screaming and yelling at each other.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Leclerc Road, Usk, report of horse on the road.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: N. Central Ave., report of a dog locked in a shed, and thinks it is too hot.

FIRE – GRASS: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of a grass fire spreading close to a small shed.

FIRE – BRUSH: N. Elk Chattaroy Road, report of mutual aid requested from Spokane fire for one brush and one tender.

BURGLARY: Fertile Valley Road, report that someone broke into residence within the last three weeks and went through all the drawers in the house and there is also a machete stuck in the wall.

ACCIDENT: Veit Road, report of an accident involving a vehicle and a deer. The deer needs to be dispatched.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Southshore Diamond Lake Road, report of a vehicle parked in crosswalk, next to no parking sign.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Elmers Loop, report of a suspicious couple at residence with vehicle that had punched ignition, door locks and dash ripped out.

July 16: medical assist, E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Bear Paw Drive, report that a mirror from another vehicle hit complainant’s car.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 31

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. Newport Ave., Newport, report of a male acting strange and has a suspicious item with him.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 31

July 16: medical assist, South Grover, Oldtown

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report of a U-Haul van with no plates at residence.

smoke and flames through the trees.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of an illegal burn.

July 15: brush fire, Highway 57, Priest River July 16: medical assist, Eldenburg Rd., Priest River

ANIMAL NOISE: Pines Road, report of neighbors dogs barking for approximately 45 minutes.

THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of a male in a white Toyota truck with cover on back with stole items from a store in it.

July 15: brush fire, Highway 41, Oldtown July 15: false alarm, Highway 2, Priest River

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ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of a possible drunk driver in a grey Tundra.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of a white Subaru Legacy with dog in it parked by pharmacy; it has been in the vehicle approximately 10 minutes.

ARREST: Green Road, Newport, Wesley ONeill Lubahn, 39, of Newport was arrested for domestic violence assault.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of a blue Ford truck with hazards on and handicap plates.

BURGLARY: Dalkena St., Newport, report of items missing from residence.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Walnut St., Newport SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Kings Lake Road, officer out with vehicle.

FISH & GAME: Ashenfelter Bay Access, report of no return on license plate, game warden is out with male.

TRESPASSING: Hwy. 211, Newport, report that a vehicle is parked on their property that shouldn’t be there.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of a blue Ford Topaz with no plate.

TIMBER FIRE: Leclerc Road S., report that complainant can see a fire in the area near a house. Complainant doesn’t see anyone around and doesn’t think it’s a campfire.

INTOXICATION: W. 8th St., report that a male is extremely drunk walking down the roadway yelling and being belligerent.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: N. Central Ave., Ione, report that complainant wants contact regarding previous animal problem.

Thursday, July 19 ACCIDENT: Boundary Road, report of a vehicle rollover down the embankment.

FIRE – GRASS: Hwy. 20, report of a small grass fire on the side of the road spreading to trees.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20, a third party report of a non-injury accident.

ARREST: Oregon Road, Sarah Vangrimbergen, 37, of Elk was arrested for failure to appear.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of a truck crossing the centerline.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: S. Garden Ave., report of a dog locked in apartment all weekend while owner was gone.

HARASSMENT: Southshore Diamond Lake, report that neighbor keeps harassing complainant and his wife.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Newport Ave., report a that subject tried to use a counterfeit bill to pay for food.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 1st St., report that complainant’s garage was possibly broken into.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: N. Newport Ave., report of four juveniles causing a disturbance in lobby and refusing to leave DISABLED VEHICLE: Leclerc Road S., officer out with a disabled vehicle.

VIOLATION OF ORDER: Spring Valley Road, report of a possible violation of order.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – PHYSICAL: Knott Road, report that a female punched dad’s girlfriend.

ACCIDENT: Leclerc Road N. ARREST: Timothy G. Stoddard, 44, of Newport was arrested for DUI and driving without a license suspended/revoked.

Saturday, July 21 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle hitting a deer.

VEHICLE PROWL: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of a vehicle broken into sometime last night.

THEFT-AUTOMOBILE: Southshore Diamond Lake, report that a vehicle was stolen sometime last night.

ACCIDENT: N. Washington Ave., report of a two-vehicle non-injury accident.

THEFT: Trask Road, report of a golf cart stolen from a shed.

THEFT: N. 2nd Ave., report of a person driving off without paying for gas.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. Walnut St., report that a dog tied up to cart return.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., James R. Wilson, 26, of Cusick was arrested for failure to appear and a DOC retainer.

VEHICLE PROWL: Trask Road

THEFT: Hwy. 20, report that a door knob was taken from upstairs apartment.

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 20, report of a possible DUI. ARREST: Elmers Loop, James f. Snyder, 43, of Newport was arrested on domestic violence assault.

THEFT-AUTOMOBILE: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle was stolen within the last six hours.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – PHYSICAL: Box Canyon Campground, report that complainant was choked by her boyfriend.

ATTEMPT-LOCATE: Hwy. 31, report of an attempt to locate runaway juvenile.

ACCIDENT: W. Walnut St., report of a vehicle hit in parking lot several days ago.

FIRE-SMOKE ONLY: Northshore Diamond Lake, report that complainant can see light

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of a vehicle parked in the roadway.

Sunday, July 22 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. Calispel Ave., report of a vehicle with cancelled plates.

LITTERING: Coyote Trail, report of garbage dumped on the road.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, report of a non-injury accident.

BURGLARY: River Road N., report that a residence was broken into sometime in last week.

ARREST: Woodstock Drive, Quintin P. Rowden-Spring, 20, of Newport was arrested on an out of county warrant.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Walnut St., report of a vehicle with expired tabs.

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 211, report of a vehicle swerving all over the roadway.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Leclerc Road N., report of a disabled truck with a boat trailer.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Walnut St., report of an officer out with a male and a female.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle hitting a moose.

DOMESTIC VILOENCE – VERBAL: Knott Road, report that complainant’s daughter is intoxicated and out of control.

Bonner County

Monday, July 16 ARREST: Cavanaugh Bay Road, Coolin, Cory Shults, 36, of Coolin was arrested on a Washington DOC warrant.

ARREST: N. Riley Creek Road, Priest River, Derek L. Hawley, 38, of Laclede was arrested for felony malicious injury to property, DUI excessive and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River HUNTING & FISHING VIOLATIONS: Hwy. 2, Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 57, Priest River SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River

Tuesday, July 17 ARREST: Hwy. 95, Ponderay, Shawn W. Walker, 37, of Priest River was arrested for aggravated assault.

RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River

Wednesday, July 18 FRAUD: Hwy. 2, Priest River

Thursday, July 19 MARINE INCIDENT: Blue Diamond Road, Coolin NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Reeder Bay Road, Nordman NON-SUFFICIENT FUND CHECKS: Hwy. 2, Priest River DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Main St., Priest River MARINE INCIDENT: Wisconsin St., Priest River ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Airfield Way, Priest River DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Cemetery Road, Priest River

Friday, July 20 DISORDERLY CONDUCT: W. Lakeshore Road, Priest Lake

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Frantz Road, report of a known subject audio taping complainant.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: Main St. Priest River

HARASSMENT: Hwy. 31, report that threats were made to complainant and sister.

DUI, ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

BURGLARY: Fertile Valley Road, report that a camera was stolen from inside the residence.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Kings Lake Road SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Washington Ave., report of three people on the roof of the building.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Leclerc Road S., report that complainant’s dog was attacked by another dog last night.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Scotia Road E., report of an occupied vehicle parked in the roadway with its lights off.

Saturday, July 21 ARREST: Hwy. 41, Oldtown, Lance Sinka, 43, of Spokane was arrested for a warrant and driving without privileges. A female was cited and released for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

STRUCTURE FIRE: Evergreen Lane, Priest River OVERDUE MOTORIST: White Tail Butte Road, Priest River

Sunday, July 22 STRUCTURE FIRE: Old Priest River Road, Priest River THEFT OF PROPERTY: Kluth St., Priest River LOST PROPERTY: Skyhawk Drive, Spirit Lake

Pu blic M e eti ngs Wednesday, July 25 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

Thursday, July 26 Pend Oreille County Library District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office, Newport

Public Hospital District No. 1 Board: 12:30 p.m. - Sandifur Meeting Room, Newport Hospital 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

Tuesday, July 31 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse

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Newport School District Vacant Board Seat The Newport School District is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy for the District No. 2 School Board Director position.

The new board member will serve until the next regularly scheduled board election.

Director Clausen resigned from the Board in late May due to moving out of the area.

To be eligible to serve on the school board, candidates must be U.S. citizens, a qualified voter, and have permanent residence in the boundaries of District No. 2. *Interested candidates should submit a Letter of Interest by 3 p.m.

Thursday, August 9, 2018 to: Newport School District C/O Superintendent, Board Secretary 1380 W 5th St., Newport, WA 99156 Please contact the superintendent’s office at 509-447-3167 for more information.

The other four School Board Members will review all letters of interest in an executive session. The candidate selected by the Board will be then sworn in at the next scheduled Board Meeting. By state law, the District has 90 days to fill the vacancy.

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The SSD is accepting applications for 2 Para-Educator positions and

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Information and application materials are available at www.selkirk.k12.wa.us or Selkirk District Office, 219 Park Street, PO Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 (509) 446-2951.

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DELIVERING SPOKESMANREVIEW Profit approximately$1500/ month. The Spokane Spokesman- Review seeking Independent Contractor to deliver newspapers Newport to Ione Monday through Sunday, early mornings.

Route consists of 90- 155 subscribers and a few single copy business drops each day, takes an average 3 - 4 hours to deliver every morning, before 7 a.m. Newspapers typically available by 2 a.m. in Newport. Applicant must have suitable transportation, valid license and insurance. If you or someone you know is interested in contracting for this route please contact the Circulation Department (509) 747-4422 (Please leave message) Serious inquiries only.(24-3p) #2 2-7-18

PERFECTION TIRE and Automotive located in Newport Washington is looking for ASE certified technician. Full time, pay is depending on experience.

Please apply 311 We s t Wa l n u t , Newport, Washington. Provide resume with references. Contact Tim.(24-3)

FOUND ITEM FOR SALE Sunday morning, $65,000 Newport park on Lot 4 Cunningham 1st. (509) 671- Addition, Bead 3397.(26) Lake. Waterfront (509) 447-1234.

(24-3) 2 BEDROOM Mobile home nice setting. No pets. No smoking. $525/ month plus deposit. Includes everything plus electricity allowance. (509) 5890995.(26-3) DOUBLE WIDE in Ione. $900/ month plus electric. Selkirk Mobile Home and RV P a r k . N e w Ownership! (208) 664-7683.(26-3p) RIVER C O U N T RY Motel and RV Park, Priest River. Currently has kitchenette room and RV spaces available for monthly rental.(208) 448-1100. New Ownership!(263p) D AY L I G H T A PA R T M E N T 20X40 lake frontage, Diamond Lake. By week or month. Call for quotes (509) 6248440.(24-3p) C O U N T RY DUPLEX 1 bedroom apartment, 7 miles north of Priest River. (208) 4481823.(25-tf)

NEWPORT AREA Home and acreage, quality built 1200 square foot, two bath, hardwood floors, fireplace. 2700 square foot outbuilding. Located twelve miles north of Newport. Nearly 50 acres of pasture and timber providing breathtaking views of Pend Oreille River. $490,000.

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Estate & Long Term Care Law Group Wills, Trusts, Probate, Medicaid, Business 418 W. 3rd Street, Newport, WA (509) 447-3242

CHIROPRACTIC Camas Center Medical & Dental Services

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Ryan Leisy, DC - (509) 447-7111 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119

Thomas Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Dr. Chris Thomas & Amanda Winje, LMP 129 S. Union Ave. • Newport • (509) 447-9986

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

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

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

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services

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301 West Spruce, Newport. Each 850 square feet.

Terms determined by length of lease.

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DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details, 855-6354229.

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SEASONAL EMPLOYEE Town of Metaline Falls. Must be at least 17 years old with valid Washi n g t o n d r i v e r ’s license. Starting NEWPORT salary $11/ hour (minimum wage).

MINI-STORAGE Painting, general (509) 447-0119 maintenance, Enter at Hwy 41 and lawn/ flower care, 1st Street mowing, some maintenance at Lighted & Secure sewer lagoons.

In-Town Location Pick up application during regular Miner want ads work. business hours, Monday- Thursday, 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m., or contact Metaline Falls Town Hall (509) You too can Advertise 446-2211 for information.(24-3)

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MASSAGE THERAPY Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy

Lois Robertson, Licensed Massage Therapist 701Viet Rd -- Newport -- 447-3898

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

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

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

PODIATRIST -- FOOT SPECIALIST Dr. Brent A. Clark

Patients seen at Newport Hospital twice a month 509-924-2600 -- Call for appointments

PRINTING Printing & Design . . . at The Miner

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REAL ESTATE Richard Bockemuehl

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VICTIMS ASSISTANCE Family Crisis Network

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

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Your Right to Know

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

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

2018206 PUBLIC NOTICE SELKIRK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 70 P E N D O R E I L L E C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G T O N NOTICE OF MEETING TO AMEND 2 0 1 7 - 1 8 B U D G E T, ADOPT 2018-19 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Selkirk School District No. 70, Pend Oreille County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a regular meeting on July 23, 2018, commencing at 6:00 PM in the Selkirk High School music room, located at 10372 Hwy 31 Ione, Washington. The meeting is called for the purpose of amending the budget of the District for the 2017-18 fiscal year and the fixing and adopting the budget of the District for the

ensuing 2018-19 fiscal year. Prior to adoption of the 2018-19 budget, the Board will hold a hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2018-19 budget.

Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2018-19 budget, the four year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240 Maintenance and Operations Levy.

Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2018-19 budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2018-19 budget, the four year budget plan summary, and the four-year enrollment projection. 2018-19 budget information is available on the District website www.selkirkschools. org or may be obtained by contacting John Rumelhart, Business Manager, 509-446-2951.

SELKIRK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 70 PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON /s/ Nancy Lotze Nancy Lotze Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors

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11, 18 and 25, 2018.(24-3) __________________________ 2018208 PUBLIC NOTICE: The Board of County Commissioners is calling for letters of interest from persons interested in serving on the Bonner County Airport Advisory Board. There are currently four stakeholder positions available, each for a three year term, two from Sandpoint and two from Priest River.

Knowledge of airport issues beneficial. Please email letters of interest to jessi.webster@bonnercountyid. gov OR send a letter of interest to: Bonner County Board of Commissioners, 1500 Highway 2, Ste. 308, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864; fax your letter to 208-265-1460. Letters should be received no later than July 31, 2018 Published in The Gem State Miner July 18 and 25, 2018.(40-2) __________________________ 2 0 1 8 2 11 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on July 5, 2018 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA

Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Charles Benson and did on July 9, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a dock on the PO River. (FILE NO. SA-18-014), Location: N. 64 Woodland Road; Parcel# 443532519022 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on May 1, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than August 2, 2018.

Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County),

Business Directory Published in The Newport Miner July

Continued on 11B

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• General Contractor • New Homes • Siding • Room Additions • Decks • Roofing

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Equipment

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Generators

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Bellah’s Custom Homes, Inc. • Sales • Installation • • Service •

John’s Screened Rock Products

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Printing & Design at The Miner Layout Services to Full Color Printing

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PEST, TREE, AND LAWN SPRAY SERVICES

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INCLUDE: • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline HOME DELIVERIES INCLUDE: • Stove Oil • Furnace Oil • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline Propane, Lubricants, Filters and Fuel Additives Available On-Site

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

Log Homes

Milfoil Control

Log or Natural Wood Homes

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

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Lic# FIRESD*210C1

Property & Landscape Analysis & Restoration, Noxious, Pasture & Aquatic Weed Control, Ponds, Lakes, Tree Insect Control, Gopher Control

Real Estate

Roofing

Brad & Nancy Firestone 509-684-8764 • 509-680-1188 lonepineloghomerestoration

Locally Owned & Operated!

Serving the Pend Oreille Valley for over 50 years

Water Truck

Small & Large Animal Medicine & Surgery Brian Dockins DVM

Licensed, Insured & Bonded

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Welding

Inland Iron Works

Quality veterinary care for your pets and barnyard friends.

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SPECIAL MOBILITY SERVICES

Quality Electrical Services at affordable prices

509-447-3144

Sharpening

Pick-up & Delivery 35 Yrs. Experience

River City Electrical

Joe Jones (208) 610-6653 Jeff Nelson (208) 610-6656

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Monday • Wednesday Thursday • Friday Fares: $500

Electrical Services

New Construction & Recover

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LICENSE AND BONDED

Electrical Services

Fuel

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Mon-Fri. 7-5 Sat 8-12

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Flood Services

Licensed in Idaho 208-448-2951 Bus. 208-661-1889 Cell johnsrockpit@gmail.com

WINDSHIELDS WHILE-U-WAIT

Before & After School Program DSHS/ICCP Accepted

Serving Eastern WA and North ID

Excavation

Gravel, Septic Systems Excavating, Road Building

Auto Commercial Residential

FREE Transportation

ID CONTRACT #25081 WA CONTRACT #EAGLEES065PI

Priest River Glass Standby Generators Certified Techs

Dog Grooming

CHILD CARE

Jake’s Chimney Sweep and Mountain Stove

Lic# RIVERCE886B7

Ben Dahlin (509) 671-2179

Excavating • Grading • Snowplowing Licensed, Insured & Bonded

Carpet • Vinyl Ceramic Tile • Hardwood

Children’s Learning World, LLC

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BONNER SAW & POWER EQUIPMENT Open: Tuesday - Friday 8:30-5:30 Saturday 8:30-2:00 Closed Sunday & Monday

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Pawsitively Posh Pet Salon

509-710-8939

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Dog Boarding & Training

20+ years of service for Pets and People, Too!

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Timberline Shopping Center 5479 Hwy 2 • Priest River, Idaho

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Welding & Fabrication

CNC Plasma - Press Brake Ornamental Iron 509-671-3544 330931 Hwy 2 NEWPORT, WA

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Continued from 10B Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW)Letter of Approval (Army Corps of Engineers) Dated: July 11, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner July 18 and 25, 2018.(25-2) _________________________ 2018212 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on July 6, 2018 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Keith Lenssen and did on July 9, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Bank Stabilization & Ramp and Dock Project (FILE NO. SSDP-18-013), Location: 251 Dilling Drive, Parcel #: 443405510014 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on July 2, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco. org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Department Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than August 2, 2018.

Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County) WDFW, HPA Permit, USACOE, Corp Approval Dated: July 11, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner July 18 and 25, 2018.(25-2) _________________________ 2018215 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE NO. 18-2-00109-26 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (NTS) ( R C W 11 . 9 2 . 11 5 )

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising or real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

In the Guardianship of: Norma Rosenberger, Incapacitated Person Notice is given that the guardian of the estate will sell by negotiation the following real property for the price of $ 38,000.

Street Address: Tax 9 Skookum Meadows Drive Newport, WA 99156 Legal Description: Those parts of the South half of the South half of the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter; South half of the South half of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter; and South half of the South half of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter, if any, lying Easterly of the center line of Skookum creek in Section 12, Township 32 North, Range 44 E.W.M., Pend Oreille County, Washington.

This sale may be confirmed ten days after the publication of this Notice and will be presented to the court for confirmation on or after July 30, 2018.

Dated: July 16, 2018 Jeffrey Ropp, WSBA #16972 Name /s/Jeffrey Ropp Signature/WSBA CPG # Published in The Newport Miner July 18 and 25, 2018.(25-2) __________________________ 2018217 PUBLIC NOTICE PEND OREILLE COUNTY WEED BOARD CALL FOR BIDS A N D C O N T R A C T AWA R D ( S ) HEARING Open bids for the hiring of Aquatic Weed Control Contractors by the Pend Oreille County Weed Board for the years 2018-2020 will be received by the Weed Board until NOON Monday, July 30, 2018. They will be publicly reviewed during a hearing held August 8, 2018 at 12:15 PM in the Weed Board Office on S Garden Ave. Bid specifications are available at the Weed Board office, 227-B South Garden Ave, Newport WA, 509-447-2402 or electronically from noxweedinfo@pendoreille.org.

The Weed Board 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 be deemed in the best interest of Pend Oreille County. Bids may be mailed to: Pend Oreille County Weed Board, PO Box 5085, Newport, Washington 99156-5085; hand delivered to at the Weed Board office at the street address above; faxed to 509-447-6477 or emailed to the address above.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to participate in the hearing, contact the Weed Board, 509-447-2402, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Published in The Newport Miner on July 18 and 25, 2018.(25-2) __________________________ 2018210 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board will be meeting from 12:00 -1:30 P.M on August 6, 2018. The meeting will be held at the County Counseling conference room, located at 105 S. Garden Ave in Newport. Agenda items include the following: Community Education and Outreach, Recruitment, and Counseling Services DD program updates. Light refreshments will be provided. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting or have any questions, contact the Counseling Services office at 509447-5651.

Kelly Alliger Business Administrative Assistant Pend Oreille County Counseling Services Published in The Newport Miner July 25 and August 1, 2018.(26-2) _________________________

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2018218 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Per RCW 35.77.010, the CITY OF NEWPORT will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. at its regular scheduled Council Meeting on August 6, 2018 in Council Chambers located at 200 S. Washington, Newport, Washington on the proposed Six Year Transportation Improvement Program.

City Council Newport, WA Nickole North City Clerk / Treas.

Published in The Newport Miner July 25 and August 1, 2018.(26-2) ________________________

2018219 PUBLIC NOTICE C I T Y O F N E W P O R T, WA S H I N G T O N SOUTH BENCH RESERVOIR, W E L L S A N D WAT E R L I N E PROJECT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the construction of the South Bench Reservoir, Wells and Waterline Project will be received by the City of Newport, Washington, at the office of the Newport City Hall, 200 S. Washington Avenue, Newport, WA 99156, until 10:00:00 AM local time on August 17, 2018, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of constructing a new water reservoir, developing two existing potable water wells, a water booster station, a green sand water treatment facility, electrical improvements and approximately 3,000 LF of water distribution main.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Century West Engineering Corporation, 11707 E Montgomery Drive, Spokane Valley, WA 99206. For questions regarding the bidding documents, please contact Matt Morkert P.E. at 509-838-3810.

Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM or at Newport City Hall between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Bidders may obtain project documents at the Century West Engineering online plan room at www.centurywestplanroom.com. Bidders may download digital documents at no cost and obtain printed documents, at Bidders Expense, by choosing the “Order” option. Posted on this plan room, under the “Documents” section, is an Official list of locations where documents may be examined.

Any questions regarding this plan room, shall be directed to plan room administration at 509-747-2964 or planroom@abadanplancenter. com. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM local time on August 1st, 2018 at the Newport City Hall, 200 S Washington Avenue, Newport, WA 99156. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Division A – Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) and subsequent statutes mandating domestic preference applies an American Iron and Steel requirement to this project. All listed iron and steel products used in this project must be produced in the United States. The term “iron and steel products” means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and construction materials. The deminimis and minor components waiver apply to this contract.

The City shall have the right to reject any or all bids not accompanied by bid security or data required by the bidding document or a bid in any way incomplete or irregular.

The City of Newport is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Small, minority- and womenowned businesses are encouraged to submit bids. All work performed on the project will be subject to the higher of prevailing state or federal Davis-Bacon wage rates. This project is funded by a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development and the Washington State Community Development Block Grant program as well as federal funds from the USDA-Rural Development Rural Utilities Service.

Owner: City of Newport By: Nickole North Title: Clerk-Treasurer Date: July 25th, 2018

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Published in The Newport Miner July 25 and August 1, 2018.(26-2) ________________________ 2018221 PUBLIC NOTICE The Commissioners of Pend Oreille County Fire District 5 will be holding a public meeting on August 7th at 6:45 PM at Station 51 on the purposed 2018 supplemental budget request.

The public is invited to attend and comment. Station 51 is located at 406722 SR 20 Cusick WA. 99119.

Any questions should be directed to Chief Jay Foster at 509-671-2286 or chief@pofd5.org /s/Jay Foster, Fire Chief Pend Oreille County Fire District 5 406722 SR 20, Cusick WA .99119 509-671-2286 /chief@pofd5.org Published in The Newport Miner July 25 and August 1, 2018.(26-2) _________________________ 2018222 PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS 2018 Road Salt Sealed bids will be received by Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners for the contract to supply material for 2018 Road Salt. Bids will be received by the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, located at PO Box 5025 / 625 W. 4th Street, Newport, WA 99156. Bids are due no later than 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Bids will be opened and reviewed at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in the Commissioner’s Boardroom.

Bids on the following material are being sought: 1) 300 tons Road Salt, including delivery to 3 Road Shops Pend Oreille County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in the proposals and to accept such proposal as may deemed in the best interest of Pend Oreille County.

MAIL or DELIVER BIDS IN PERSON TO: Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners

PO Box 5025/625 W. 4th St

Newport, Washington 99156 Bids shall be clearly marked “2018 Road Salt” on the envelope. Submissions by fax or email will not be accepted.

TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 The Pend Oreille County Public Works Department, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin or sex in consideration for an award.

A copy of the Request for Bids may be obtained by: 1) In person at the Public Works Department 625 W. 4th St. Newport, WA 99156 2) Email-publicworks4u@pendoreille.org Published in The Newport Miner July 25, 2018.(26) _________________________ 2018223 PUBLIC NOTICE R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S CALISPELL CREEK DIKE G E O T E C H N I C A L E VA L U AT I O N PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ C O N S U LTA N T A G R E E M E N T PEND OREILLE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County (the District), is requesting qualifications for the evaluation of the Calispell Creek Dike located on the Calispell Creek and part of the Box Canyon Project FERC No. 2042.

The inspection will include an evaluation of existing tunnels and structures and the Dike itself. Initial construction shall be reviewed and potential related issues with initial construction methods evaluated.

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A Sincere Thank You to the Competitors, Sponsors, Volunteers, Supporters and Spectators of this year’s events

Newport Rodeo Rough Stock Open Bull-a-Rama

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

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

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He leaves behind many friends at his church, Calvary Chapel in Deer Park, as well as all his Army buddies and his many friends at Safeway in Newport.

There will be a small memorial service Saturday, Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. at the family property at 322 Regal Road in Elk. At Don’s request, the service will be followed by a potluck barbecue and party. Please come and share your stories and memories with family and friends.

Paulette Diane (Haugen) Grant Spokane Valley

Paulette Diane (Haugen) Grant lost her battle with cancer on July 17, 2018, surrounded by loved ones.

She was 64.

Grant She was born in Ione, Wash., Jan. 11, 1954, to Donald and Jean Haugen, the middle child between brother Jim and sister Barb. She grew up in Metaline Falls, graduating from Selkirk High School in 1972. She spent several years in Anchorage, Alaska, where she gave birth to her daughter, Amber Pichette in 1977.

They moved back to the Metaline area where she began her 31-year career in Human Resources at Seattle City Light Boundary Dam, retiring in 2010.

She spent 18 happy years with her partner, Bill Grant, many in Metaline, before they moved to the Spokane Valley in 2010 to be close to their grandson, Liam Thurman, whom she absolutely adored.

Paulette loved every dog she met, was a meticulous and organized keeper of the household, enjoyed yard sales and embraced

the many friendships she had. She was a kind, considerate and warm gal who loved her family and would bend over backwards to help when needed. She especially enjoyed spending time with Liam at the Northwest Train Modelers. She will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Jean Haugen, brother Jim Haugen, stepdaughters Kim Grant Rice and Katherine Grant Maupin.

She is survived by her partner, Bill Grant of Spokane Valley, her daughter Amber Pichette (Ben Thurman) and grandson Liam Thurman of Spokane Valley, stepson Russ (Michelle) Grant of Ione, grandchildren Kayla Zerck, Trevor and Levi Grant, Mykenzie Maupin, sister Barbara (Bruce) Feuerhammer of Spokane, nieces Emily (Shane) Rawley of Spokane and Mary (Jesse) Cahill of Bonney Lake, Wash., cousins in North Dakota, Colorado and Oregon and many wonderful friends.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Joan Dawson for her invaluable help the last few months.

No service will be held per her request, however, a celebration of life will occur at a later date. Memorial donations in her name can be made to the Spokane Humane Society at spokanehumanesociety.org.

Burton L. Gunderson Newport

Burton L. Gunderson, born Feb. 16, 1950, to Chet and Florance Gunderson in Tacoma, Wash., passed away peaceGunderson fully May 24, 2018, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He graduated from Issaquah High School in 1968. He then joined the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam from 1970-1971. Upon his return he met and married the love of his life, Nancy Bates Gunderson. They recently celebrated their 45th year of blissful marriage. Moving to Marysville in 1977, he worked for the city. He also earned his two-year degree at ECC. He retired after 32 years with the city.

Upon retiring he and his wife moved to Newport, Wash., where he could pursue his passion for hunting, fishing, and prospecting.

He is survived by his sister Norma Gunderson, wife Nancy, son Aaron and daughter Aimee as well as his best friend of 40+ years, Bill Burlingame. Burt has nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and many more cherished family and friends.

The family would like to especially thank the Summit Cancer Center of Spokane and the amazing staff. Burt’s corneas were donated in hopes of bettering someone’s life.

In lieu of flowers, random acts of kindness are highly encouraged.

In celebration of Burt’s life there will be an open house Aug. 5, 2018, starting at 2 p.m. at 426181 Highway 20, Newport.

This will be a potluck, please RSVP to 425-3085250.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at shermancampbell.com.

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YARYAN’S ORCHARD 509-238-6261 John & Beverly Yaryan - 1/2 mile E. of Green Bluff Store. U-Pick & Picked: PEACHES (Early & Late Red Haven, Daroga Red, Rosa, Red Globe) APPLES, (Honey Crisp, Cameo, McIntosh, Gala, Early Gold, Jonathan, , Fugi, and more)

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Continued from 11B be produced indicating existing condition, stability analyses and recommendations for improvements if required. Responding parties shall provide resumes for proposed staff that will be involved in the evaluation, a schedule with a timeline, and cost estimate. The RFQ should include examples of similar work completed, and show a minimum of 10 years’ experience on similar projects.

Example of FERC projects worked on should also be included. Deliverables shall include: Preliminary report upon initial inspection and final report with recommendations

by December 31, 2018.

Three copies of the statements must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., August 8, 2018. Submittals must be delivered in hard copy to: Communications and Public Contracts Manager Pend Oreille PUD P.O. Box 190 Newport, WA 99156 All technical questions should be sent to mcleveland@popud.org.

Women’s, minority, and small business enterprises are encouraged to apply. The District is an equal

opportunity employer.

Published in The Newport Miner July 25 and August 1, 2018.(26-2) __________________________ 2018224 PUBLIC NOTICE R E Q U E S T F O R Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S CALISPELL CREEK DIKE BREAK A N A LY S I S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ C O N S U LTA N T A G R E E M E N T PEND OREILLE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County (the District) is requesting Statements of Qualifications for engineering services to complete a dike break analysis.

Statements should include work history with emphasis on related experience, resumes, work schedule with a timeline and cost estimate.

Deliverables shall include: Detailed Dike break analysis report following FERC requirements for Appendix A of the Emergency Action Plan’s (EAP) “Investigation and Analysis of Dam Break Floods”.

Updated inundation maps including maps for fair weather, Inflow Design Flood failures, and any additional

requests from FERC. Digital version of draft report and ArcGIS Version 10.4 project files.

Final copies of all previously mentioned documents once review and comments have been completed by the District and FERC. Deliverables will be provided no later than the FERC deadline of December 31, 2018.

Three copies of the statements must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., August 8, 2018. Submittals must be delivered in hard copy to: Communications and Public Contracts Manager Pend Oreille PUD P.O. Box 190 Newport, WA 99156 All technical questions should be sent to mcleveland@popud.org.

Women’s, minority, and small business enterprises are encouraged to apply. The District is an equal opportunity employer.

Published in The Newport Miner July 25 and August 1, 2018.(26-2) ________________________

CONSISTENCY Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on December 20, 2017, receive a complete application from Tim and Jill Sanders appealing a determination of violation for their dock, location: 91 Terrace Ave, Newport, WA parcel #443002529015; Within Sec. 2, TWN. 30, R44E, WM. Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at 418 S Scott Ave Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Greg Snow, Community Development Director gsnow@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to the County no later than 4:30 PM, August 9, 2018 after which a public hearing will be held by the Pend Oreille County Planning Commission on August 14, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the Cusick Community Center, 107 First Ave, Cusick, WA Dated: July 20, 2018

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‘I get up every day loving life’ Doug Cook is this year’s Bull of The Woods

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – The phrase “such-and-such is in my blood” gets tossed around quite often when it comes to people talking about their lifestyles and passions, but as far as Doug Cook goes, logging and the forest is without a doubt part of his heritage.

“My grandpa logged, my parents logged, then when I was 9 I went to work too,” Cook says.

“Each generation likes to look at the one coming up and say, ‘Those kids don’t know how easy they have it.’ My generation of loggers thinks they are tougher than the ones now, but we were powder puffs compared to the guys that did it in the twenties, thirties and forties. It’s just different.”

The 63-year-old Priest River resident and business owner, who runs Falls Inn with his wife, Larinda, is this year’s

Bull of The Woods for Timber Days. The annual celebration is Friday, July 27-Saturday, July 28 and Cook will preside over the festivities, riding on a float made by his children.

Cook says he used to attend Timber Days every year, until the name was changed to Huckleberry Festival, though what year that was he could not recall. He does remember the mood, though.

“It got snooty and boring as hell,” Cook

says, not mincing words.

“There would be dancing, they would close up the streets, and let people get falling down drunk and

all that good stuff. People had a lot of fun.”

However, no matter his opinions on events past, Cook feels privileged that

he has been chosen as the 2018 Bull of The Woods.

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Congrats to Doug Cook

2018 Bull of The Woods from your

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I Salute You Doug & Our Community Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

Priest River resident Doug Cook is the 2018 Bull of The Woods for Timber Days, which takes place this Friday and Saturday.

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recipient and Bonner County Commissioner Jeff Connolly, who used to work with Cook, nominated him. Both Doug and Larinda grew up in the Pend Oreille River Valley and have been married for 46 years. They have owned the Falls Inn for 32 years.

“It is an honor to be chosen,” Larinda says.

“Doug is really modest; he feels like there are other guys that deserve the title more than him.”

Cook was born in January 1955 at Newport Hospital, the youngest of three boys to Taz and Jack Cook Jr. Three days after his birth his parents took him to the logging camp at Soldier Creek near Priest Lake. The family of five lived in a logger’s cabin near the job site, with chinks in the walls that let whispers of wind inside. One night, there was a snowstorm that sent flurries creeping through the gaps in the wall. Cook’s parents were horrified to find a pile of snow in the crib on top of him.

“They thought that with all the snow on me I was probably dead,” Cook recalls.

Upon digging him out though, his parents found their infant son undisturbed. This seeming acceptance of nature, in all its forms, is a quality that became more ingrained in Cook and his brothers, since they grew up playing outside in the surrounding forests where their family logged and were expected to help with the family business when they became old enough. At age 9, Cook

bought his own back-toschool clothes with the money he earned over the summer making cedar poles for his grandfather, who sold them to a tree company.

“Making cedar poles

‘Doug is really modest; he feels like there are other guys that deserve the title more than him.’

Larinda Cook

Wife, Bull of the Woods

was something I really enjoyed,” Cook says.

“There was an artistry to it that you had to be precise about.”

Cook and his brothers, Jerry and Gordon, went to Priest River High School, sometimes walking three miles to the bus stop in early spring when run off caused the dirt roads to become churned with mud. School was not an environment Cook took much pleasure in, and he wanted to be outdoors recreating or logging.

“We lived on 160 acres with a little creek running through the property and we were always outside,” Cook says. “There were a lot of good people in school, but the fact that I had to sit inside at a desk was something I hated.

I knew what I wanted to do, and I wanted to be out doing it.”

Cook dropped out of high school in 1927, and he and Larinda were married when they were both 17.

“He picked me because I was the only one he

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wasn’t related to,” Larinda jokes.

The couple has three children, Jennifer, Tammy, and Jeff.

“It made all the difference in the world for my life,” Cook says of becoming a father. “Logging never made me rich, but my family had everything we (he and Larinda) could provide for them.”

Cook started his own logging operation in 1979 when he bought his grandpa’s bulldozer and started doing saw logs. At the height of his logging business in 1995 and 1996, he had seven employees. In 2005, he sold all of his equipment, except his bulldozer and logging truck and went to work at Mike Reynolds Logging, where he ran an excavator.

“He (Reynolds) was one of the best people I ever worked for,” Cook says. “I enjoyed being an employer and I had no problem with being an employee.”

That appreciation for the beauty of the land has never left Cook, and his career in the timber industry has done nothing but foster it. He once refused to cut down a stand of trees were a hawk’s

nest was filled with hawk chicks.

“A lot of people blame loggers for clear cuts, but it was in the contracts from the state and federal government to clear cut, and if you wouldn’t do that, you wouldn’t get work,” Cook says. “A lot of loggers have great respect for the environment. It’s how they make their living.”

Life took a different turn for Cook when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2012. He now gets around in a wheelchair, but it hasn’t dampened his verve. He enjoys the community, helping out at the bar, spending time with his family, and hearing about the exploits of is four grandchildren, ages 17 to 21. His daughter Jennifer and his son Jeff are helping craft a special float for him to ride in the Timber Days parade on Saturday.

“I don’t want anyone manhandling me into a Cadillac,” Cook says, smiling. “MS wasn’t a life ender, it was just a life changer. I just had to adapt, and once I decided to do it, it wasn’t that hard. I get up every day loving life.”

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Have a Safe & Enjoyable Weekend and Visit Us Again Soon!

PRIEST RIVER – This is the biggest weekend in Priest River, as Timber Days launches Friday, July 27, and continues through Saturday, July 28.

The Priest River Chamber of Commerce is mixing things up a bit with some changes expected to please visitors to downtown.

This year’s Priest River Timber Days logging competitions will feature local talent. Anyone who can put together a team is welcome to sign up. The logging competitions will be held Saturday, July 28, at the Bonner Park West boat launch in Priest River. This is moved from across the street from city park, to accommodate log burling, aka log rolling, on the Pend Oreille River.

A team must include between two and six people. One person competes in each event: double buck, log walk, pole climb, axe throw, stock saw, and new this year, burling, also known as log rolling.

Timber Days begins Friday evening, with the Hot Neon Lights Car Cruise from 7-10 p.m. by the Asphalt Angels. Vendors will also be setting up Friday night.

Saturday, July 28, kicks off with a huckleberry pancake breakfast in the park from 7-11 a.m. Also at 7 a.m., check-in and late registration begins for the Run for the Berries, organized this year by Lance Clark, cross country coach and teacher for the West Bonner County School District. The run begins at 8 a.m. with awards at 10 a.m. in the gazebo in the park.

Vendors and food booths open at 8 a.m. Saturday. This year, vendors will be set up both at the park and throughout downtown.

The Show and Shine Car Show is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Priest River Junior High, on the north side of Highway 2.

The Timber Days parade begins at 11 a.m., with judging occurring prior to the start. This year, the parade will begin at Highway 2 and High Street, and continue down High Street headed east.

The logging competitions begin after the parade, and continue to 4 p.m., when awards will be presented.

The Lawnmower Races, sponsored by Truckin’ for Kids, are downtown starting at 4 p.m., with registration from 3-4 p.m.

Timber Days is put on by the Priest River Chamber of Commerce. Questions can be directed to 208-448-2721 or priestrivercoc@gmail.com. Commemorative T-shirts will be sold at the chamber’s booth at Timber Days, and are on sale now around town.

Raffle tickets are also on sale for a log load of buckskin tamarack, about 10 cords of wood, donated by Mike Reynolds Logging. The load is on display now at Priest River Junior High, on a trailer donated by Greg Linton. Tickets are $10 and can be bought at the chamber office, 119 Main St., Suite 102, Priest River; at the chamber booth at Timber Days, and at Kaniksu Technology, 5489 A Highway 2, Priest River. Proceeds benefit the Priest River Chamber of Commerce.

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