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Ben Franklin to close, Burger King to come

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

OLDTOWN – The Ben Franklin building in Oldtown has been sold and will close. A new Burger King franchise will be built on the site.

The Ben Franklin variety store announced the closing Saturday in a mass mailed letter and on Facebook. After closing Monday and Tuesday, the store will reopen Wednesday for a liquidation sales, says store manager Tom Watson.

Watson says while the opening of Shopko affected Ben Franklin sales, it wasn’t the reason for the sale. Watson said the business owners, Bill and Nancy Nation,

were ready to retire. They didn’t own the building, they leased it from another person, who retired, Watson said.

Ben Franklin employed 13 people, including Watson. They will all have to find new jobs after the liquidation, he said.

“I don’t think anyone was surprised, but they’re extremely disappointed,” Watson said. He said employees learned of the closure a week ago. Some employees have been with the company decades.

There was no severance package offered, he said. They will continue to work through the liquidation, he said.

The building sold in March to

Love in an Elevator L.L.C., a California firm. The LLC owner, Gary Geiger, will put up a Burger King at the location, said Gabe Young of Sandpoint, who works for Geiger.

Young said the Ben Franklin storeowners had options to continue to operate the store.

“They had four, one-year options to extend the lease with no changes,” Young said. “They also had the option to stay through the winter at a highly discounted rate so people didn’t have to lose their jobs before Christmas,” he said. “Our intention is not to kick people out.”

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Ben Franklin, a beloved, long-time hardware store in Oldtown is closing. Everything in the store, including the fixtures, will be sold in a wall-to-wall liquidation sale that starts Wednesday, Aug. 2.

HiTest still studying Newport site Says no red flags so far

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

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Extremely exciting One of the special events put on during Down River Days this year was the Barbie Jeep Extreme Course Racing. Entrants raced down a rough hillside trail to the bottom with a small toy car or jeep. Here two unidentified racers make their way towards the finish line. The Extreme Course Racing was just one of many events held during Down River Days. See page 5B for more Down River Days photos.

EDMONTON B.C. – HiTest Sands Inc. president Jayson Tymko says his firm is still studying a site south of Newport proposed for a $300 million silicone smelter.

“We’re still in our due diligence phase,” Tymko said, meaning the company is getting the results of a number of studies connected on the Newport site to decide if they’ll go ahead.

“It’s taking longer than we thought,” Tymko told The Miner Tuesday morning in a phone interview.

The company has a number of subcontractors conducting studies. “It seems like every step they take leads to another,” he said.

So far there have been no red flags, Tymko says.

HiTest is looking at environmental impacts over a 600-kilometer area, including impacts to air, water and transportation. HiTest received $300,000 from the state to reimburse some of the engineering work they’ve done so far, he said. Tymko says HiTest has an eight-figure budget for developing the project.

One of the things driving the enhanced environmental studies is the Kalispel Tribe’s request to have reservation lands redesignated to meet Class 1 air quality standards under the Clean Air Act. The tribe made their request to the Environmental Protection Agency May 15, beginning a 90-day clock for the agency to decide if they want to deny the request, said Bill Dunbar of the EPA. “We requested some additional documentation from See hitest, 2A

Pow Wow this weekend

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

USK – The 42nd annual Kalispel Tribe of Indians Pow Wow returns to the Pow Wow Grounds at Usk, Friday, Aug. 4 – Sunday, Aug. 6. The public is invited to attend and take in the festivities, with a buffalo BBQ Saturday, Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. and a Buffalo Fun Run Saturday morning.

Master of Ceremonies is Ruben Little Head, with Dave Madera serving as the

Relay for Life returns to the track Event raises money for cancer research

co-MC. Arena Director is Colby White Sr. and Head Drum Judge is JR Bluff.

Dance contests and drumming competitions also return as highlights of the event, with $31,000 in drum contest money available. First place wins $10,000 prize, second place is $8,000, third place is $6,000, fourth place is $4,000, and fifth place wins $2,000, and 6th place is $1,000.

Dance contest categories consist of Golden Age (men and women) 60 and

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The annual Pend Oreille Valley Relay for Life returns to Newport High School, starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, and ending at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. The 24-hour event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and benefits local cancer patients.

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Relay for Life events take place around the world and continues to be a time-honored tradition in the Pend Oreille Valley. People can form teams to raise money or just come with friends and family to have a good time for a good cause.

According to POC Relay for Life Coordinator Whitney Jones, there are 10 teams registered so far for this year’s

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B r i e f ly Fire District 2 chief fired TIGER – Tuesday’s regular Fire District 2 meeting resulted in the discharge of Fire Chief Jody Rogers.

The issue was cost of turnouts, the equipment individual firefighters use when battling fire, according to Rogers. He said Fire District 2 commissioners had budgeted $35,000 for the turnouts and he had two quotes, the least expensive of which was $30,000.

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Commissioners apparently objected to the bidding process. Rogers said he told the commissioners if they didn’t like the way he was running the district, they could do what they want.

Commissioners then went into executive session without announcing the reason, he said. He was not allowed in the session. They emerged to announce they needed 10 more minutes, then came out again and told him they didn’t need him. Rogers said he inter-

preted that to mean he’s fired.

Commissioners are Jim Mundy, Pete Smoldon, and Donna Mitchell. Albeni dam meeting 8-2mn

Army Corps to host Albeni Falls Dam public information meeting Aug. 7 OLDTOWN – Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are hosting a public meeting Monday, Aug.

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7 in Priest River, to inform the public on Albeni Falls Dam operations. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. and goes to 7:30.

Topics include current and upcoming operations, including the fall draft; lake level coordination; weather forecasts; the Clark Fork Drift Yard, and a topical question-and-answer period.

The meeting will be held at the Priest River Event Center, 5399 Highway 2.

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ben franklin: Closing sale Wed.

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The liquidation sale will be a wallto-wall sale, with everything to go, including fixtures. Store hours will change by an hour, open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. It will be open Sunday noon to 6 p.m.

Young says the Burger King will probably be built next year.

“We’re going to make the store something special,” he said. Young is a former Priest River resident.

The store was beloved by customers and will be missed.

Crystal Loomis of Spokane comes to the area regularly. She says she will miss the store.

“Are you kidding me?” she said. “I’m crushed.”

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older; Senior (men and women) ages 4059; adults ages 18-39; Men’s Contemporary Traditional, ages 18-59; Teen Categories (boys and girls), ages 13-17; junior categories (boys and girls) ages 7-12, and Tiny Tot (6 and under).

Pow Wow Committee Dance Specials consist of Men’s Golden Age War Bonnet, 55 and over; men’s Fancy, 18 and over, and Old Style Women’s Jingle, 18 and over.

The Stick Game Tournament is scheduled for Aug. 5, with $30,000 in prize money. First place wins $10,000 prize, second place is $8,000, third place is $6,000, fourth place is $4,000, and fifth place wins $2,000. There is a $100 entry fee for a team of three to five players. Game is double elimination and registration starts at Saturday at 2 p.m.

The Youth Stickgame Tournament is open to children 13 and under. Prize money totals $3,000 and there is no registration fee. Registration begins Sunday at noon.

There is also the annual All Indian Softball Tournament that lasts all weekend long.

For more information call Francis Cullooyah or Sylvia Meshell at Pow Wow Tribal Headquarters at 509-445-1147. For the softball tournament call Anna Armstrong at 509-570-8063 or Deb Flett at 509385-2918. For further information on the Fun Run call Jenni Jones at 509-671-7453. Vendors call Shantell Whitford at 509-671-3690.

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relay. Teams can be comprised of families, friends, businesses, churches, schools, clubs or any group of individuals that wants to get involved. This year’s theme is “Cancer doesn’t take a vacation.”

Teams are encouraged to decorate their campsites and dress to coincide with the theme.

A special dinner for cancer survivors will be held at Newport High School at 5 p.m. The opening ceremony and survivors’ lap will be at 6:30 p.m. For a list of events at Relay for Life, go to www. relayforlife.org/pendoreillevalleywa.com.

Participants could also dedicate a luminary online or sign up for the event until 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10. After that, people can sign up at the event.

According to quarterly reports from the American Cancer Society, Jones says 26 Pend Oreille County and 23 Bonner County residents accessed ACS services between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2016. Of those, 38 were newly diagnosed patients and nine were uninsured or on Medi-

care/Medicaid. Ten patients received free lodging while traveling out of town for treatment. In total, those 10 individuals received 81 nights of lodging. One of these people stayed 22 nights at an American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, an American Cancer Society owned facility located in more than 30 US cities.

Twenty-seven people met with one of ACS’s Patient Navigators, an ACS staff member who helps often newly diagnosed patients navigate the ins and outs of their cancer journey and helps refer them to available services in the area.

For more information see relayforlife. org/pendoreillevalleywa or facebook. com/pendoreillevalleyrfl. Call Terri at 208-448-1949 or the ACS at 1-800-2272345.

Patients also contact ACS for general information about their diagnosis, information on classes like Look Good Feel Better, support groups, and for items like free wigs.

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He said they were prepared to sit on the land for four years if needed before building the Burger King.

Watson said, while he was part of the decision to close the store, he wasn’t part of the decision to close before Christmas.

The store started in Oldtown as Sprouse-Reitz in the 1970s. That firm went bankrupt in 1993 and the store was purchased by the Nations and operated as a Ben Franklin Variety Store. When Ben Franklin corporate went bankrupt in 1997, the store became an independent retailer.

Priorities Unlimited is the owner of the Ben Franklin trademark, Watson said.

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Participants at last year’s Relay for Life line the track in preparation for opening ceremonies at Ellersick Field.

the Tribe on June 29, 2017, and we just officially received that material this week,” Dunbar said by email Friday.

The EPA requested more public comments, said Curt Holmes of the Kalispel Tribe. He said the tribe sent a transcript of the public meeting held at the Camas Center for Community Wellness April 10.

Holmes said the tribe asked for the redesignation to protect the area as a whole, as well as tribal members.

Dunbar says the EPA is reviewing the request to see if procedural requirements were met.

“If so, we can soon begin the process of developing a proposed approval or disapproval of the request,” Dunbar said. “Under our regulations, if the request doesn’t meet requirements we are required to disapprove it within 90 days, which includes a 30-day public comment period and an opportunity for a public hearing.”

HiTest’s Tymko says, while tests and models haven’t found anything to be concerned with yet, he wants to be able to address any community concerns that may arise, so the tests continue.

Tymko says he’s hopeful the company will be able to make an announcement on whether they’re going ahead with the project within weeks.

If built, the smelter will be only the second silicone smelter built in the last 35 years, he said. There are about a half dozen silicone smelters in the U.S., he says.

Tymko says there will be no chemicals or heavy metals involved in the smelting. The company would bring quartz to the smelter, buy local wood chips and import blue gem coal, a high carbon, low ash coal found in just two seams in Kentucky and Tennessee. Charcoal would also be used in the process.

Tymko says one of the reasons the Newport site is being considered is because the smelting process requires a lot of electricity. Tymko says the smelter will be consuming electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week and will be the largest user of electricity in the area, if not the state.

“That’s why the grid studies are important,” he says, referring to a study of the electric grid.

Pend Oreille County is in the process of selling about 13 acres of land to the PUD. The county land was acquired in a tax sale, which eliminates the need to get bids, county commission chairman Mike Manus said.

PUD General Manager Colin Willenbrock says all the electrical studies and preparation have to come together by September or the PUD won’t be able to serve the site with electricity.

As far as the land goes, Willenbrock says the PUD advertised their surplus land in 2010 and got no bids.

He says the PUD paid $500,000 for the several parcels and won’t sell them for less than appraised value.

He said it’s been difficult to get an appraised value, since there are few comparable properties.

“The range has been all over the place,” Willenbrock says, “from $200,000 to $1 million.” There are about 180 acres involved.

The PUD hasn’t bought the county land yet. There’s about $13,000 owed in back taxes. The county is asking $26,000, the assessed value, Willenbrock says.

Manus has met with HiTest officials several times and is cautiously optimistic about HiTest locating near Newport.

“The air quality looks good, we’ve been told,” he says.

He says he is glad the company is being thorough with their due diligence work.

“They don’t want to rush and I applaud them for that,” he said.

The county, through the Economic Development Council, is trying to make sure the parts are in place for a big project like this, including housing. The county started looking into housing needs here before the HiTest project, Manus said. Manus said a developer contacted him about building 100 homes here. A housing forum will take place Thursday, Aug. 4, at the PUD’s conference room from 3-5 p.m.

There has been quite a bit of interest in HiTest’s plans. A website called Pend Oreille Health has several negative posts about the smelter.

Since the site hasn’t been selected yet, Gregg Dohrn, the county’s consultant for the project, says no permits have been applied for yet.

Dohrn says after HiTest selects a site, the process of seeking the appropriate permits begins, and with it many public hearings on the project.

The HiTest project is currently set to be a $325 million investment, with 150 jobs. HiTest Sand Inc., announced the completion of the purchase of the Horse Creek Mineral lease in Golden, B.C. in July 2016.

According to a news release, independent analysis in 2014 confirmed 51,000,000 tonnes of proven reserves and an additional 28,000,000 tonnes of probable reserves.

The ore is particularly high quality, according to the news release, with the silica ore testing at 99.82 percent pure.

The quartz from the Golden mine, when processed into silicon, is optimal for the premium processed silicon metals market, including polysilicon products, solar panels, computer chips and aluminum alloys.

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b r i e f ly More volunteers needed for fair prep CUSICK – The annual Pend Oreille County Fair is quickly approaching (Aug. 17-20) and more volunteers are needed to prepare the Cusick Fairgrounds. Workdays are Saturday, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12, starting at 9 a.m.

Volunteers should wear work clothes; paint and brushes will be supplied.

Lunch is provided at noon by the American Legion Auxiliary, 4-H Leaders Council and Usk Community Club.

Open Mic also returns to the fairgrounds Thursday, Aug. 17, 5-7 p.m.

Mike Moudy and maybe other members of Skookum Creek Music Co. will lead the activity and members of the public are encouraged to take the stage to perform, whether it’s singing, playing an instrument, reciting a poem, a monologue, or dancing.

For more information about volunteer workdays, contact Pend Oreille County Fair Chairman Jim Mathis at 509-953-2928.

Chamber elects new officers NEWPORT – Due to recent changes within the executive board, the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce announced new interim executive board members.

Nicole Cardin of Newport Alarm will serve as interim president, Brandi Fowler of Exbabylon is interim vice president, Debra Buttrey of the Newport School District will be treasurer and Glennis Stott of Sherman Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services is interim secretary. Board members include: Randy Pymm of Air Leakage Testing; John Gertenbach of Graywolf Properties; Steve Woods of Petroglyph Printing; and Dave Smith of the Newport School District.

Poker Paddle canceled this Saturday NEWPORT – Due to dwindling registration numbers this year and in past years, the Chamber has decided to cancel the Annual Poker Paddle scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 5. The Chamber will be reevaluating the event and is considering fresh ideas for future Poker Paddles. Fans of this event are invited to share their insight and recommendations with the Chamber Board. For those that have already registered for the event, the Chamber will be refunding those registrations shortly. If you have not received your refund, contact the Chamber at info@newportareachamber.com.

Tapping class to relieve stress, anxiety NEWPORT – There’s a new class at CREATE Art Center. Tapping, based on acupuncture with EFT practitioner Christ Smith to help relieve stress, anxiety, pain, emotional trauma, cravings and more.

Cost is $5 at CREATE, 900 W. Fourth, Newport, on Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Also offered next week are Artists in the Garden Tuesday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to noon; Girl Power on Aug. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; fiber arts on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 9 a.m. to noon, and kids’ painting on Aug. 11.

Check website at www. createarts.org or check Facebook for more information.

‘God has called everyone to different paths in life’ Pastor at Seventh-day Adventist Church shares philosophy Of The Miner

corrections A caption in the July 19 issue of The Miner incorrectly stated that parishioners of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church were worshiping in front of the Statue of Fatima. Catholics do not worship Mary. They honor her. The Miner regrets any confusion this may have caused.

The wrong editorial was placed on last week’s Opinion page, and incorrectly stated that this was the last year of the North Pend Oreille Lions Club train rides. Last year was the last year for the Lions train rides. However, the Newport/Priest River Rotary Club bought the trains and will be running rides from Newport to Dalkena starting next weekend, Aug. 12-13. The Miner regrets any confusion this may have caused.

Last week’s Booster page featured Newport Hospital’s Long Term Care. We incorrectly called it River Mountain Village Assisted Living.

We regret any confusion this caused.

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City of Newport wants you to save water NEWPORRT – The City of Newport is requesting that residents implement voluntary water restrictions as follows: odd numbered addresses water lawns Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and even numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Spot watering is encouraged on Sunday. The city asks that people do not water their lawn between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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NEWPORT – What does it mean to be a pastor? Jim Anderson, the new pastor at Newport Seventh-day Adventist Church, has an opinion on that, when asked.

“I think you should be someone who loves the Lord and his word,” says Anderson, 62. “And you have to love people.”

Anderson, who hails from east Wenatchee and moved to Newport with his wife, Becky, in February 2017, grew up in a religious household, raised Lutheran by his parents in Burlington, Iowa. He became a Seventh Day Adventist when he was a junior in high school after studying the Bible and finding that this branch of Christianity personally spoke to his thoughts on faith.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination that observes Saturday as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The denomination stems from the Millerite movement in the United States during the mid-19th century.

Another aspect of the Seventh Day Adventist Church that many are familiar with is the church’s emphasis on physical health. Many Adventists are vegetarians and advocate abstinence from pork, shellfish, and red meat. The church discourages its members from imbibing in alcohol, illegal drugs or tobacco, and some Adventists eschew any beverages that contain caffeine.

“We believe that we are created not to eat meat or take the lives of animals, and that is the healthiest way for mankind to

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live,” explains Anderson.

“There are certain biblical health principles we try to adhere to, including diet, exercise, rest, and a strong faith in God. We believe that this leads to better quality of life and longevity.”

Interestingly, Anderson was pursuing a degree in meat animal science and botany at the University of Minnesota in 1977 before he decided to pursue a calling to ministry. Prior to moving here he was the pastor at a Seventh Day Adventist Church in Wenatchee for more than eight years. He and Becky have three children, two sons and a daughter, who live in Post Falls and Walla Walla. He describes the people of the Pend Oreille Valley are welcoming, down-to-earth and easy to work with, and he outlines his duties to his congregation as “being a servant.”

“I think a pastor must do their best to emulate the character of Christ and recognize that we are all God’s children, even if some are easier to love than others,” Anderson says. “God has called ev-

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The Newport Seventhday Adventist Church is located at 777 Lilac Lane in Newport. Call (509) 447-4755 for more information.

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Ben Franklin will be missed for variety of reasons

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en Franklin Variety in Oldtown was more than a retailer. It was a destination for some, a one-stop shop for creative projects from scrapbooks to Christmas tree decorations. It was a place to go and look for nothing in particular, but you were sure to find something you couldn’t live without. It’s where some of us did our Christmas and birthday shopping for our little ones. It’s where quilters and seamstresses went to find that perfect fabric.

And it was the best place for Halloween costumes, candy and, yes, even socks and underwear.

Ben Franklin announced last week it’s closing its doors on the heels of Dollar Tree opening up next door. Hometown Shopko opened across the street last September, and while these two large chains may fill a piece of the hole left by Ben Franklin, it’s hard to image they will ever replace it.

Ben Franklin’s long-time manager Tom Watson could be depended on. If your organization needed prizes for a kids program, or if schools needed supplies, Tom was your man.

While super popular in its heyday, the Ben Franklin chain went bankrupt several years ago. The Oldtown store was an independent retailer owned

by Bill and Nancy Nation of Cheney, Wash. The store was operated like a mom-and-pop, small town institution. There when you needed it, and a great place to browse when you didn’t.

This community will miss Ben Franklin, and the people who worked there – some for decades.

We can only hope that these large chain retailers pick up where Ben Franklin left off, and realize the importance of not just making a buck, but enhancing life in a small town.

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Race to toll likely to clip Washington drivers In 2014, President Barrack Obama opened the door for states to collect tolls on interstate highways. This year Oregon lawmakers, much to the chagrin of Washington drivers and truckers, unilaterally took advantage of the new funding opportunity.

Before adjourning in July, Oregon’s legislature passed an ambitious $5.3 billion comprehensive transportation plan. To g u e st fund it, legislators raised fuel taxes, o p i n i o n increased registration and title fees, created a new payroll tax, added DON C. taxes on auto and bicycle sales, and BRUNELL placed tolls on Portland metro area Association highways including interstates. of Under the new law, Oregon’s Dept. of Transportation will begin Washington planning tolling stations on I-5 and Business I-205 between the state line and President Wilsonville. ODOT will need federal approval and that likely will be a fight.

The plan was Oregon and Washington would collectively toll I-5 to fund a new bridge just as they did in 1917 and 1958 when the existing bridges were built. Federal gas taxes, which funded 90 percent of the I-205 Bridge ($177 million), are no longer available.

The Columbian editorialized that “about 65,000 people traverse the state line each day to work in the Portland area, meaning they would pay tolls while coming and going. These are people, mind you, who already pay income tax to Oregon despite not living there.”

Even more galling is Oregon officials plan to spend much of the money on Portland’s south end where I-5 and I-205 reconnect – a region beyond most Washington commuters’ drive.

So, what’s behind the surge in tolling?

The problem for states is the federal government isn’t providing the bulk of interstate funding as it did a half century ago. With our massive federal debt, lawmakers can’t afford to transfer money from the general fund.

The federal gas tax has been stuck at 18 cents a gallon since 1993. Meanwhile, Washington’s gas tax is 55.9 cents per gallon. Oregon stands at 49 cents, but it will incrementally increases by 10 cents over the next eight years. (Diesel taxes are even higher.)

Meanwhile, road construction costs are up by 335 percent since the turn of the century and traffic congestion worsens.

Today, vehicles are more fuel efficient and there is a rapid increase in electric vehicles – all bad news for a funding scheme relying heavily on taxes at the pump.

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yo u r o p i n i o n Lack of info on HiTest Sands frustrating To the editor, Pend Oreille County residents continue to be concerned about the proposed silicon smelter in south Pend Oreille County. The lack of transparency is frustrating.

There is little information available to the public regarding HiTest Sands, Inc., the site selected, the entire smeltering process or the environmental impact review, including potential pollutants.

I want to be assured that Pend Oreille County commissioners complete an appropriate comprehensive due diligence process prior to making any decisions on this uncertain project.

Because the entire process has not been transparent, we are left to speculate without specific details, we can review the history of existing Silicon Smelters worldwide, which are also disturbing.

How worried should we be that we currently have so little information on the HiTest smelter project?

Should we insist on more information from HiTest, our county commissioners, Washington state and federal agencies?

I must say as a grandfather, I would be asking more questions of someone who asked to date my 14-year-old granddaughter than is being asked of those we should be depending on to protect our best interests, including concern for our lives and health. Why are alarm bells not ringing?

-John Cain Newport

Disorder in Trump White House To the editor, What in the world is going on in Washington D.C.? We have a congress unable to pass legislation.

We have a president who claims he has done more in six months than any president before him, but there is little evidence of that. His

one legislative accomplishment has been senate confirmation of his supreme court nominee.

He has tried to “rule” by executive orders, many of which have been curtailed by the courts.

When Donald Trump became president, I really hoped he would take his great responsibility seriously and realize the grave implications of this high office. But he seems content to tweet his opinions, often contradicting his own White House or even himself.

I dread the time when he comes up against a real foreign threat. He has estranged many of our closest allies. He certainly has been something of a loose cannon. I hope his appointment of a retired four star general to be his chief of staff will bring some kind of order to the White House.

Unfortunately, so far, Donald Trump has preferred being his own chief of staff, which so far has only led to disorder.

-Ruth Calkins Newport

‘Awesome community’ To the editor, I recently visited relatives in Newport. On my last day there my sister-in-law and I went to Create Coffee in the Garden, located at 900 W. Fourth Street. It was magnificent. The instructors and people were so creative and nice.

Just plain friendly folks. It was a highlight to my visit. Maybe some advertising in the Visitor Center would be helpful. You have an awesome little community.

-Joyce Dalland Oklahoma City, Okla.

Rural people deserve services To the editor, How dare you? What is the matter with you, Mr. Scobby? Telling the people of Pend Oreille County they shouldn’t expect quality health care or EMS service. Just because we live in a somewhat

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

rural area doesn’t mean we should have to settle for less. I mean that statement you made was a slap in the face to all of Pend Oreille County including fire departments, EMS, police and anyone who has taken the time to be trained to help people in the medical field.

I was on the fire department and was an EMT for 35 years here, and yes I even helped people like you and still would. We need an ambulance service in this county. We have tons of people who every year visit for our wonderful recreations besides all the people who live here year round.

We’re not that rural Mr. Scobby, I mean you live a couple houses down from me in Diamond Lake, therefore you aren’t even in rural Pend Oreille, so what gives you the right to talk for the majority of rural areas. It doesn’t! Just because we’re in this county doesn’t mean we shouldn’t still have the right to quality services or a quality of living.

Mr. Scobby why don’t you move to Northern Canada or deep Alaska where nobody can find you, and so you can get your lower quality of living a public service.

Like many others, I would like to hear you apologize to all those who live and work in this county and to those who have made it possible for you to live here in this land we call home.

-Tom Dishaw Diamond Lake Important meetings coming To the editor, This was news to me that there is talk of a sand smelter going in the Newport area, there will be a meeting at the commissioners office on Fourth Street at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 7. We all need more information, location, air quality, city or county, cost of medical and fire.

Also talk of 100 houses and an apartment to be built a meeting on Aug. 3 at PUD between 3-5 p.m.,

r e a d e r ’ s p o l l r e s u lt s Should President Trump fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions?

Yes. Not only did he recuse himself from an unfair investigation, he won’t investigate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over her ties to the Ukraine, or her missing emails.

The Pend Oreille County commissioners are contemplating forming an emergency services district throughout the county. They have spoken with most of the fire districts and cities and towns in the county. The formation of the district would allow for contracts for a combination of private companies and fire districts to provide ambulance services within Pend Oreille County. Any taxes levied would be decided by voters. Bonner County already has an EMS taxing district.

Do you think it’s the county’s responsibility to make sure emergency services are available?

No. We live in a rural area and know the risks. The government’s too big already.

Yes. The county’s main priority is public safety and ambulance services are key to safety.

It depends. If the situation were more dire then yes. But I don’t think it’s warranted now. The fire districts are doing a fine job.

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30% 70% No. Sessions did the right thing in recusing himself, demonstrating more integrity than the president.

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Magic show at library The Magic of Dick Frost is a free magic show open to the public Wednesday, Aug. 16, 10 – 11 a.m. at the Newport Library. According to the website www.magician.org, “Dick Frost has been a professional magician for nearly 50 years. His shows are family friendly and full of laughter. In his many years as a magician, he has travelled around the country performing stage shows and strolling performances for audiences of all ages. The Dick Frost Comedy & Magic Show is an experience that can be enjoyed by the whole family, both young and old.”

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Thanks to GOP senators who opposed Trumpcare To the editor, Thank you, Senators Murkowski, Collins and McCain for standing strong and voting against the tide propelled not by the wishes of the American citizens but by those who are funded by and/ or benefit monetarily themselves. Perhaps now the real work needed for health care reform can begin; perhaps now legislators can listen to all of us, not just the ones they agree with. Perhaps now legislators will listen to health care providers, hospital administrators, insurance providers – everyone who has an interest in this “complicated” problem that is our broken health care system.

Perhaps now legislators will be open to understanding the benefits of providing health care to all: healthy parents who can make it to work, healthy kids who can pay attention in class. Parents who are not wondering if they go to the doctor can they still feed their kids.

Talk to any hospital administrator, urban or rural – especially in states who participated in the Medicaid expansion – and they will tell you that they are more solvent and seeing fewer patients in the emergency rooms with non-lifethreatening problems.

They will tell you that people with chronic conditions are making gains and experiencing better quality of life because of “the luxury” of routinely scheduled appointments.

Routine, preventative care is less costly than “wait until you can’t wait any longer” care. Those benefits from the Affordable Care Act are not touted or appreciated enough.

Perhaps Trump’s original campaign promises should really be the goal for all of our citizens: No one will lose coverage, there will be insurance for everybody, it will be a lot less expensive, no cuts to Medicaid, Medicare or Social Security.

More lawmakers need to look in their hearts, listen to their constituents and follow the lead of Murkowski, Collins and McCain who refused to be

bullied.

-Katherine Schutte Newport

Transgender military policy wrong To the editor, President Trump doesn’t want transgender soldiers serving in our military, so for those of you who support his decision allow me to make a serious point.

If your child or grandchild is serving in the military, Trump’s policy change could remove the transgender soldier ahead of them in battle. Your child could be wounded or killed because the qualified transgender soldier with special skills or training was kicked out of the service.

How could this be a policy that you could support? My view is that anyone willing to die for our country during military service should be allowed to serve. How could you refuse anyone who wants to defend your freedoms on the basis of their sexual orientation?

This makes as much sense as refusing a lifesaving blood transfusion from a non-white donor, or objecting to a surgeon who is gay, or the female firefighter who extricates you from a car wreck.

Trump’s campaign slogan should have been “Let’s take America backward again.” Any form of discrimination is wrong and unconstitutional. We all should expect equal protection under the law.

A friend recently emailed a conservative parody of the Americans with Disabilities Act. What’s conservative about denying a person in a wheelchair access to a restroom?

Recall that during the campaign Trump made fun of disabled people.

Anyone who voted for President Trump on the basis of his discriminatory actions should now be ashamed of themselves. I can’t think of any religious, social or political reason for discrimination.

I can’t see why any soldier should be injured or die defending citizens who are mean and discriminate against them. Any person that qualifies to serve in our military protecting us should be praised for their service no matter who or what they are or might be.

-Pete Scobby Newport

ing out internal combustion engines while Toyota, the world’s second largest auto manufacturer, has developed a new lithium-ion battery which slashes charging times, is more compact, and extends driving distances. Toyota hopes to introduce it in 2022 models.

Traffic jams are costly.

American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) said increased congestion-related costs added approximately $49.6 billion to the trucking industry.

This lost productivity is equivalent to 264,781 commercial truck drivers sitting idle for an entire working year.

The bottom line is drivers are likely to see more tolling. There are more cars on the road, construction and maintenance costs are escalating and fuel tax collections are insufficient.

However, future tolling proposals need to be better planned, coordinated and more equitable.

Fairness must be a guide post.

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He 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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The move to electric cars is rapidly rising. In May, Block estimated plug-in electric vehicle sales (PEV) last year grew by 34 percent.

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“If you receive a call from someone claiming to be an Avista representative demanding immediate payment or asking for your confidential information, immediately end the call,” Avista warned in a press release. Customers who suspect fraud, or feel threatened during the call should contact local authorities, and then call Avista’s customer service at 800-227-9187.

There are some red flags for scam activity, the release said. For instance: • The scammer becomes angry and tells the customer his or her account is past due and service will be disconnected if a large payment isn’t made – usually within an

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• The scammer instructs the customer to purchase a pre-paid debit or credit card – widely available at retail stores – then call him or her back to supposedly make a utility payment.

• The scammer asks the customer for the prepaid card’s receipt number and PIN, which grants instant access to the card’s funds.

Avista says it never asks or requires a customer to purchase a prepaid debit card to avoid disconnection.

Customers with a past due account receive an advance disconnection notification with the regular monthly billing – never a single notification one hour before disconnection.

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100 years ago 1917 Eighteen dollars per ton at the baler was the price being received by hay growers of the Colville Valley near Chewelah.

The Newport Home Guards volunteered for local night patrol work to guard against fires and other destructive agencies.

School District No. 5, Ione, advertised the sale of bonds in the amount of $2,100 for the purpose of completing and repairing its school building.

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90 years ago 1927 State Rep. William B. Weaver and his son “Buck” were in Newport en route to their timber operation on Lunch Creek between Ione and Metaline.

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Vawter’s Store advertised two pounds of Chase and Sanborn coffee for 95 cents.

The grounds around the Newport Community Hospital were greatly improved during the summer of 1927.

80 years ago 1937 Work of oiling on the Pend Oreille Highway north of Newport was discontinued for a time as the outfit had been moved to another job.

Harold McIntosh reported that his fire crew had answered 11 fire calls and had nipped all fires in the bud.

Good progress had been made on a new fairgrounds and equipment at Cusick.

70 years ago 1947 Pend Oreille County Assessor A.W. Dressel reported a general increase of $331,360 in valuations over the 1946 total real and personal property assessments.

Don DeFoe announced the opening of his upholstery shop in the building on Fourth St. known as Fid’s Opera.

After more than 25 years of operating the Home Bakery in Newport, Steve Freshman sold his business to Al Hodges of Sandpoint.

60 years ago 1957

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Drennan McElroy announced the grand opening of his new Birchwood Inn at Ruby.

A forest fire in Hunt Creek, north and east of Coolin on a mountainside east of Priest Lake, threatened a wide area but was brought under control.

Plans were being finalized for the 10th annual Loggers Celebration at Priest River, with a carnival, street parade for the kids and the grand parade of logging floats.

50 years ago 1967 Uranium prospecting fever hit Pend Oreille County again after 12 years of little activity.

Queen Glenda Earl and Princess Linda Driver, Pend Oreille County fair royalty, appeared at the Coeur d’Alene Rodeo to publicize the fair and rodeo to be held in Cusick in September.

The Pend Oreille County Rodeo in Newport drew the largest crowds in its history with nearly 5,000 total attendance.

40 years ago 1977 Area tinder dry forests erupted into flames in 40 places throughout Pend Oreille and western Bonner counties.

30 years ago 1987 Doug Matson, business manager for the Newport School District, was appointed to the state Superintendent of Public Instruction’s School See memory lane, 7A

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Some scammers have duplicated Avista’s automated phone greeting, so when customers return a call to the phone number provided by the scammer, it sounds like a legitimate Avista phone number.

Some of these criminals also use caller ID spoofing to replicate Avista’s customer service number.

Customers can call Avista at 800-227-9187 to verify if the phone call was actually from Avista.

Avista provides utilities in southern Pend Oreille County, and parts of Bonner County including the city of Priest River.

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Newest Bonner K9 Nova, a 19-month old black Labrador, is the second Bonner County Sheriff’s Office drug dog. The dog and 160 hours of training cost $11,000. The total cost was paid from the narcotics forfeiture account managed by the prosecuting attorney. Nova will be handled

by Deputy Tom Combalik and comes from Pacific Coast K9, in Washington. The dog and handler received Idaho certification as a narcotics detection team.

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Canoe from Sandpoint to Usk memory lane: SANDPOINT – People are invited to join a group paddling canoes from Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint to the Kalispel Pow Wow grounds, a threeday, 51-mile trip. The Remember the Water paddle will take place Thursday to Saturday, Aug. 3-5.

The event is free, said Nathan Piengkham, the trip’s organizer. People will provide their own canoes.

“People will have to bring their own food and water, but we’ll have places to camp,” he said.

The first day will start at Sandpoint Beach at 9 a.m. Paddlers will travel about 21 miles to Kalispel property at the Carey Creek Management area, where they will camp.

The second day will also start at 9 a.m. and canoeists will go from Carey Creek to Albeni Dam, where they will make a portage around the dam, taking the canoes out of the water and putting them back in on the other side of the dam.

The second day’s trip will end at Kalispel Island, also known as Downs Island, just south of Indian Island, covering about 17 miles.

Saturday will be a 14-mile paddle, starting at 10 a.m., with a break at Usk Beach under the Usk Bridge. The day will end at the pow wow grounds.

People interested in more information can contact Piengkham at 509671-7183.

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Newport’s Phil Earl and Randy Rickey took top prize money in the team roping competition at the 1987 Pend Oreille County Rodeo.

20 years ago 1997 A traveling Southern Baptist church crew, assisted by local church members, were photographed putting up the new Southern Baptist Church, along Highway 2, southwest of Newport, on the site of the old Sitton’s Dairy.

Newport bull rider Tim Worley won third in the bull riding at the national high school reserve finals in Fallon, Nev.

A two bedroom one bath apartment near Newport Hospital was advertised for rent for $385 a month.

10 years ago 2007 Transformers was playing at the Roxy Theater in Newport.

BASIC bingo moved from the StoneRidge Resort to the new Blanchard Senior/Community Center, with one winner pocketing $250.

Local historian Beryl Pielli was honored by Fire District 3 commissioners at its July meeting for her sixyear effort to preserve the district’s history.

She produced a five-volume History Album Library, which she continued to maintain.

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What kind lily is this?

Nancy Houghton grew this lily at her place on West Calispel in Newport, but doesn’t know what kind it is. One of the plants is 4 feet tall and has seven blooms. Houghton grows a variety of other plants, including fruit trees and tiger lilies.

SAR diver training Aug. 12 NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Search and Rescue (SAR) Dive Team will be conducting public safety diver refresher training on the Pend Oreille River Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Dalkena.

If interested in becoming a Search and

Rescue Diver, contact SAR Captain John Harkness at 509-998-1131 or Dive Team Coordinator Perry Pearman 509-4965455.

You must bring your own dive gear and open water dive certification card with you.

Timber Days parade winners announced PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Chamber of Commerce announced winners from this year’s Timber Days parade.

The best theme went to Aerocet. West Pend Oreille Fire District and the Boy Scouts placed second and third.

The best float was by the Class of ‘67’s 50th Reunion.

Chewelah Community’s My Fair Ladies and Penninsular Union Church took second and third.

The best club or organization went to Priest River’s Distinguished Young Women. The Happy Agers Supporting Law Enforcement and First Responders took second.

The best logging truck was by Wayne Pluid Trucking of Blanchard. Claud Grove Trucking and Akre Logging were second and third.

The best load went to Akre Logging. Claude Grove and Wayne Pluid were second and third.

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Community encouraged to join Hwy. 31 yard sale METALINE FALLS -- In conjunction with the Cutter Theatre Junk and Shout Vintage Market the Highway 31 yard sale will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept. 10. Those who live on Highway 31 are encouraged to hold a yard sale, or to have a group or community yard sale in any number of places along Hwy 31. The Cutter Theatre is the coordinator for the event, but there is no fee to hold a yard sale. And being a little way off the highway doesn’t matter too much.

Imagine 26 miles of yard sales, from the Tiger/ Highway 20 cut-off to the Canadian Border. It is possible, if everyone takes advantage of the fall weather and a new event at The Cutter. The Junk and Shout Vintage Market will have vendors doing “trunk sales” and setting up their antiques and collectables both in the south yard and in The Cutter building.

Suggested areas or sites include Tiger, Ione, Metaline and Metaline Falls. One of the confirmed yard sales will be at the Metaline Falls Congregational United Church of Christ, on the corner of Highway 31 into Metaline Falls. The Women’s Fellowship will use their parking area for their yard sale. The Town of Metaline Falls has some areas that are available to set up a yard sale but the Town asks that any individual using Town property ask permission first.

For more information on the Highway 31 yard sale or the “Junk and Shout,” contact The Cutter Theatre at 509-446-4108 or office@cuttertheatre.com.

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Friday, August 4 Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library Metaline Cemetery District No. 2 Board: 11 a.m.

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

Monday, August 7 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Emergency Food Bank Board: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

Tuesday, August 8 Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library Book Discussion Group: 4-5 p.m. - Ione Library Metaline Falls Town Council: 7 p.m. - Metaline Falls Town Hall

Wednesday, August 9 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Basic Computer Class: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations Weight Watchers: 6 p.m.

Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church Metaline Town Council: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

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METALINE FALLS -- The Cutter Theatre is holding the popular Ping Pong Ball raffle on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. Only 100 tickets will be sold at $20 each for the chance to win the $1,000 prize. Tickets are available at The Cutter office during business hours or from Cutter volunteer, Tara Leininger (wherever you might track her down).

The drawing for the winning number, written on ping pong balls, is unique in that it is not the first number drawn that wins, but the last. As each number is eliminated, the excitement grows. A chart with the number and name is steadily crossed out until two ping pong balls remain. If both individuals are present, they may decide to split the $1,000 – but players need not be present to win. In conjunction with the raffle drawing, a shrimp boil dinner will be offered to celebrate the annual Affair on Main Street. Cost is $20, and paid reservations are required. The meal will include shrimp, corn-on-the-cob, potatoes and spicy sausage in a Cajun broth, along with cabbage slaw and seven-bean salad, beverages and dessert. There will also be wine and beer available for purchase. The evening begins at 6 p.m.

To make your dinner reservations, or for more information, contact The Cutter at 509-446-4108 or office@cuttertheatre.com. The Cutter is located at 302 Park Street in Metaline Falls.

Face painting, games at community cookout Aug. 7 METALINE FALLS – The Metaline Falls Community Cookout, hosted by the Pend Oreille County Library District, is Monday, Aug. 7, 12 p.m. to 2, at Metalines Community Library. The public is invited to attend.

There will be face painting, stories and games for kids.

The event is sponsored by Seattle City Light.

Rummage sale ends this Saturday METALINE FALLS -- The last day of the “Rummage Through Our Rummage Sale” will be Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at The Cutter Theatre. The event is a “make us an offer” sale, and no reasonable offer will be refused. Still available are a variety of household items, toys, wicker baskets, figurines, glass wear, arts and crafts items, and other treasures. There is a queen-size satin quilt, a glass light fixture, and a metal office desk among the larger items.

The sale is in the lower level of The Cutter in the Artscape Room.

For more information, contact The Cutter at 509 446-4108. The Cutter is located at 302 Park Street in Metaline Falls.

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METALINE FALLS – For the fourth time, renowned pianist and composer George Winston will perform at The Cutter Theatre, Sunday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. Tickets are only $20 paid reservation, or $25 the day of the performance. A roasted chicken dinner will be offered at 4:30 p.m. for $12, with reservations for the dinner required.

From his own compositions to playing such standards from a variety of artists, including Vince Guaraldi, Randy Newman, Frank Zappa or John Coltrane, Winston’s solo performances include not only his brilliant artistry on the piano, but guitar and harmonica as well.

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METALINE FALLS – Firefighters and emergency personnel are still battling the Noisy Creek Fire, located on Hall Mountain near Sullivan Lake in north Pend Oreille County.

The fire, which started July 15 due to lightning, is now 1,763 acres, burning in heavy timber on a steep, rugged slope. The fire was at 4 percent containment as of Tuesday, Aug. 1 with 92 personnel on the scene, including air support.

According to the Colville National Forest, on Monday, July 31, the overall fire activity increased with lower relative humidity and higher temperatures.

The fire flanked to the ridge west of Johns Creek and continued downslope backing towards Noisy Creek and Sullivan Lake. Some increased movement north toward Sullivan Creek was observed. Firefighting crews continued a burn out operation to hold the fire line at Noisy Creek on the south end of the fire perimeter, using helicopters to support suppression objectives. Aviation resources are also being used for bucket drops of water on hot spots.

Reported on Tuesday, Aug. 1, the active part of the fire continued to demonstrate isolated torching and some group tree torching in areas as it moves to the north and

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Boaters on Sullivan Lake are asked to remain a safe distance from fire operations, as there is the risk of falling rock and interference with helicopter work.

National Forest System (NFS) Road No. 2200500 is closed from its intersection with NFS Road No. 2200 to its terminus at the Hall Mountain Trailhead.

Noisy Creek Campground is closed for public and firefighter safety. All travel is prohibited on the following NFS Trails: Lakeshore Trail No. 504; Noisy Creek Trail No. 588; Hall Mountain Trail No. 540; Hall Mountain-Grassy Top Trail No. 533; Grassy Top

Trail No. 503 from Pass Creek Pass to its intersection with Hall MountainGrassy Top Trail No. 533.

Sullivan Creek Road No. 2200 is closed from just past East Sullivan Lake Campground to Pass Creek Pass.

According to inciweb. nwcg.gov, the forecasted weather for the next several days will be hot and dry. Winds have been moderate with light gusts. As temperatures go up, the fire will experience increased fire behavior with some isolated pockets of torching trees and the potential for short uphill runs.

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Crews are securing line around Noisy Creek Campground with good success.

The dozer and excavator crews continue to work on accessing the fire through closed roads using them as fire control lines and access into the fire area. Smoke will continue to be visible from the northern areas of Pend Oreille County and higher elevations of Stevens and Ferry County. No structures are threatened at this time. Steep terrain, snags and rolling debris continue to be a hazard.

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NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council (EDC) is hosting a community-wide discussion to address growing needs for housing. The event will be held at the PUD Conference Room, 130 N. Washington Ave., Newport, from 3-5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3.

The discussion is open to the public and aims to address rural development and potential investment opportunities; housing needs for future growth; real estate availability; recent migration trends to rural areas, and zoning.

Recent potential business development interests, as well as individual interest in relocating to Pend Oreille County sparked the need for the housing forum.

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and we are having a difficult time accommodating housing needs,” EDC Director Jamie Wyrobek said.

The EDC’s marketing campaign for #HighTechHighRec has recently expanded inquiries for entrepreneurial relocations, small business development, and industry-specific business development. According to Wyrobek, much of the interest is due to the sophisticated high-speed fiber-optic infrastructure.

Fiber-served locations in Pend Oreille County enjoy 100 Mbps minimum bandwidth broadband speeds in homes and 10 gigabytes for businesses, something that’s unavailable in most areas, even some large cities.

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son. Winston has recorded 13 solo albums, including “Winter,” “Summer,” “The Music of Vince Guaraldi,” “Montana -A Love Story,” and the most recent, “Spring Carousel-A Cancer Research Benefit.”

While Winston plays Steinway pianos, he has enjoyed playing on the Young Chang baby grand at The Cutter. As is customary for Winston, sales of his CDs during the concert will be donated to the Ione Food Bank; this practice holds true wherever Winston plays.

Reservations for the concert and dinner can be made by contacting The Cutter at 509 446-4108 or at office@cuttertheatre. com. The auditorium only holds 155, and a third of the house has already been sold, so The Cutter encourages calling for reservations as soon as possible before the event sells out.

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168 compete in Run for Berries PRIEST RIVER – Some 168 athletes competed in the Run for the Berries race during Timber Days Saturday, competing in one mile, 5k and 8k races.

Competitors ran in a variety of age groups for both males and females.

Runners competed in 9-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49 50-59, 60-69, 70-74 and 75-80 year old categories.

In the mile race, Jack Moller was the top male finisher, turning in a 4.49 time. Bailey Wernila, competing in the 9-14-yearold category, was the top female finisher, with a time of 6.03.

In the 5K race, Cameron Parks had the best time among male runners, finishing with an 18:16.

Jordan Long led the females with a 23:38.

In the 8k race, about five miles, Emily Hammons had the best time for the women, a 33:49. Trevor Martin had the best time for the men, 28:46.

Hydroplanes under the bridge this weekend OLDTOWN – The annual Newport/Oldtown Regatta returns Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6, featuring hydroplane races that are free to the public.

Sponsored by the Stateline Outboard Racing Association, racing starts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. Sunday. The public is encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and come watch the action.

No discounts for nonresident tags sold as second tags BOISE – Due to high demand for nonresident deer and elk tags, Idaho Fish and Game commissioners on July 27 decided to keep them at full price.

In 2016, commissioners discounted nonresident elk tags sold to resident hunters as second tags during the month of August to spur sales.

However, this year’s sales of nonresident deer and elk tags are selling even faster than last year when the nonresident deer allocation sold out for the first time since 2008, and nonresident elk came close to selling out with less than 800 tags remaining.

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Runners hit the road in new club

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – “Go outside and play,” is an advisement the members of the Road Rebels Newport Running Club (RRNRC) happily take seriously. Focused on making exercise fun and inclusive, the club meets for a pre-planned run every Thursday at 5:45 p.m. at Club Energy. The route changes every week (Albeni Cove and Willow Bay are a few running spots) and usually is a three to five mile run.

Each run ends at Kelly’s Restaurant and Lounge for social hour.

“We just want it to grow,” says Kristal Pierson, who organized the club along with Corrina Barrett, Tina Batsch, Melanie Endicott, Jason Jones

and Sophie Hinchliff.

The concept started a year ago when the friends were hanging out at Diamond Lake and thought it would be fun to form a club that included camaraderie and fitness.

“The club formed out of the idea that we want to go running and drink a beer,” says Barrett. “It’s not structured, you’re not penalized if you don’t come every week, we don’t all start and finish together – it’s just a fun way to meet people and get outside.”

The groups started meeting on a regular basis in March. Any age or gender can join and those that prefer to walk the weekly route can do so. There are annual dues of $30 per year that go toward the cost of t-shirts and toward the club’s

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Spenser Flint gets his Road Rebels t-shirt from Kristal Pierson after completing ten runs with the club (Tina Batsch, not pictured, also received her t-shirt).

insurance. Those who complete ten runs with the club earn a t-shirt.

Spenser Flint, who moved to Newport from Tacoma, credits RRNRC with helping him lose weight and make friends in a new town.

“The club is friendly, helpful, and supportive,” Flint says. “They make obtaining your goal so easy.”

The club is currently at 30 paying members and has room for expansion.

Pierson says members come from all over the Pend Oreille Valley, mostly Newport and Priest River.

“Anyone can join; you don’t have to be an expert runner,” Pierson says. “It’s neat to see how people become part of this club, and I love to see people excel.”

Those interested in the Road Rebels Newport Running Club can either show up at Club Energy Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. or check out the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ roadrebelsnewport where running routes are posted weekly.

“Some of us like to walk and talk and others are marathon runners,” Barrett says. “There’s this misconception that you have to be in great shape just to go for a run, and that’s not true.”

PRIEST RIVER – Temperatures were hot, but the stands were full at the 2017 Priest River Timber Days

logging competition in downtown Priest River. Contestants came from all over the northwest to compete.

Overall Jill was Brenda Pouchnik and Overall Jack was James Hartley.

Following are the results:

Axe Throw Placement Derek Pouchnik 1 James Hartley......................2 Colin Towne.........................3 Clay Stephenson..................4 Amber Auld..........................5

Int. Single Bucking Time Clay Stephenson..................00:17.545 Alvie Marcellus....................00:24.225 Colin Towne.........................00:27.025 Dan Hodgson........................00:43.210

Women’s Underhand Time Kate Page.............................01:09.050 Sophia Stine.........................01:11.085 Brenda Pouchink.................01:12.500 Heather Robertson..............01:14.530 Carly Stinson........................01:15.925 Amber Auld..........................01:19.545 Chrissy Ramsey....................01:33.000 Amanda Chenowith.............01:46.000

Hot Saw Time James Hartley......................5.50 Robert Groce........................DQ Stock Saw Time Derek Pouchnik...................20.435 Robert Groce........................20.560 Colin Towne.........................24.970 James Hartley......................25.355 Brian Sheridan.....................DQ Ryan Hatfeild.......................DQ Men’s Single Bucking Time James Hartley......................12.495 Derek Pouchnik...................19.080 Ryan Hatfeild.......................22.195 Brian Sheridan.....................49.175

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Members of the Road Rebels Newport Running Club before their weekly run.

Pouchnik, Hartley take overall at Timber Days

140CC Hot Saw Time Robert Groce........................7.950 Brian Sheridan.....................8.055 James Hartley...................... 15.825 Kathy Groce.........................DQ Alex Groce............................DQ Clay Stephenson..................DQ

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Double Bucking Time James Hartley/Derek Pouchnik..................... 6.280 Brian Sheridan/Ryan Hatfield....................... 7.750 Alvie Marcellus/Collin Town......................... 12.345 Kathy Groce/Clay Stephenson....................... 15.160 Jack and Jill Time Brenda Pouchnik / Derek Pouchnik.............. 7.035 James Hartley/ Amanda Chenowith.............. 8.560 Brian Sheridan / Kate Page........................... 8.910 Chrissy Ramsey / Alvie Marcellus................. 10.350 Robert Groce / Heather Robertson............... 10.730 Clay Stephenson / Carly Stinson................... 12.780 Kylee Hatfeild / Ryan Hatfield...................... 22.360 Springboard Time James Hartley......................01:35.550 Derek Pouchnik...................01:57.000 Alvie Marcellus....................03:09.765 Brian Sheridan.....................03:28.400 Underhand Time Ryan Hatfeild.......................00:24.390 James Hartley......................00:25.705 Derek Pouchnik...................00:34.250 Brian Sheridan.....................00:35.530 Clay Stephenson..................00:36.315 Colin Towne.........................00:53.000 Dan Hodgson........................02:21.175

Women’s Single Bucking Kylee Hatfeild......................26.875 Kate Page.............................26.950 Brenda Pouchnik.................27.285 Amanda Chenoweth............30.600 Heather Robertson..............30.735 Chrissy Ramsey....................32.400 Carly Stinson........................34.000 Sophia Stine.........................50.500 Amber Auld..........................53.920 Jill & Jill Time Brenda Pouchnik / Amber Auld.................... 11.560 Heather Robinson / Emily Onderbeke.......... 12.090 Amanda Chenoweth / Kate Page................... 17.645 Sophia Stine / Carly Stinson.......................... 20.610 Chrissy Ramsey / Kylee Hatfield................... 20.980

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Emerson Fleck bats for the Spokane Indians Pony 11U team. The Indians made it to the semifinals.

Pony league all-star team gets to semifinals

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

WALNUT, Calif. – Two Pend Oreille County players, Emerson Fleck and Jeremiah Kirkwood, played on a Spokane Indians 11U All Star team that made it to the regional semifinals, the farthest any Spokane team has gone in the Pony League.

The team went 2-2 in the tournament, beating Walnut 12-9 in the first game, lost 12-0 to Plancentia in the second game, beat Walnut 11-2 in the third game and lost 11-1 to Plancentia in the semifinals.

“The first place team, Simi Valley, won the World Series the last couple of years, so that tells us how strong the teams are from the West Zone that we competed with,” said Angela Fleck, Emerson’s mother.

Emerson and Jeremiah, who goes by Hank, are good friends from Newport. They play together in the fall and spring for the Spokane Diamond Dogs and were invited to try out for the 11U Spokane Indians Youth Baseball Allstar Team after the regular season was over. Out of about 150 to 200 kids, only 12 were selected to represent the Spokane Indians Pony 11U. “It was quite an honor to even tryout, and both of these Newport athletes were selected,” Fleck said.

The trip to California was the first time many players had flown, including Jeremiah. “It was pretty exciting to see their faces as we lifted off the ground,” Fleck said.

While in California some of the team attended Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers games. Some of the kids went to Venice Beach and Emerson went to Disneyland and California Adventure, Fleck said.

Beyond the athletic accomplishment, the whole experience was exciting.

“This was an amazing opportunity for these young boys to interact with and play against some of the top players their age in the U.S.,” Fleck said. “They particularly enjoyed visiting with the kids from Hawaii. The boys had to work hard.

Emerson and Hank have gained so much through this experience, including teamwork, perseverance, dedication, loyalty, and so many other character traits. They have made friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.”

s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Thursday, August 3 Newport Road Rebels: 5:45 p.m. 0 Club Energy, Newport

Saturday, August 5 Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School

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b r i e f ly Public invited to water balloon wars PRIEST RIVER – A free water balloon fight will be hosted by the West Branch Bible Church Saturday, Aug. 5, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Participants should wear clothes to get soaked in.

There will be a potluck afterward.

The West Branch Bible Church is located at 3704 Highway 57 in Priest River.

For more information, call 208 448-0603.

Hula Hoop artist comes to Newport Aug. 9 NEWPORT -- Jon Coyne, known by his performance name Hoopsmiles, will be showcasing and teaching Hula Hoop tricks at the Newport Library Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The public is invited to this free event, which will include Hula Hoop tutorials given by Coyne. For more information, go to www. hoopsmiles.com.

Community Cookout this Monday at Metaline Falls METALINE FALLS – The Metaline Falls Community Cookout, hosted by the Pend Oreille County Library District, is Monday, Aug. 7, 12 p.m. to 2, at Metalines Community Library. The public is invited to attend. There will be face painting, stories, and games for kids.

For more information, contact the Pend Oreille County Library District at 800-366-3654.

Take the artist tour Aug. 14 NEWPORT – In lieu of the general monthly meeting, Evergreen Art Association will be hosting their annual Studio Tour on Monday, Aug. 14, beginning at 10 a.m. The public is invited to join. Refreshments will be served at all locations and people should RSVP if attending.

The tours start at 10 a.m. at Jan Gleason’s studio at 324 S. Scott, Newport.

Call 509 671-0942 to RSVP. The tour continues at 11:30 a.m. to Robert Karr’s, 205 N. Craig Ave. Newport. To RSVP, call 509-671-1539.

At 1 p.m. it’s on to Janet Steiner - Contreras’ at 848 Timber Mountain Road, Newport.

From Newport, cross the Oldtown Bridge and turn left onto LeClerc Rd. S. Go just past milepost 5. Turn right onto Timber Mountain road, and go uphill on a gravel road. Go one mile to the end of the road, past the wooden bear on the right and through the gate that says cabin in the woods. To RSVP, call 503999-6610.

Artist of the month is Sharon Smith, whose works will be featured at POVN, located at 108 S. Washington Ave. in Newport. Artists for rotation include Jan Gleason, Janet Steiner-Contreras and Gail Cory-Betz.

Share your life events for free NEWPORT – The Newport and Gem State Miner are looking to share your life events. The Miner can be reached at 509447-2433, minernews@ povn.com or visit www. pendoreillerivervalley.com, or stop by the office at 421 S. Spokane in Newport.

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

A sweeter fish Kids take advantage of the free candy sushi craft day at the Newport Library. Rice Krispy treats were rolled as thin as possible to make the wrapping for “sushi” rolls consisting of Swedish Fish and other assorted candies. Left to right: Savannah Smith, 8th grade, Helen Whiting, 8th grade, and Lucas Smith, 6th grade.

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Master Gardeners, Snap ed staff offer cooking class NEWPORT – People are invited to come cook (and dine) with the WSU Pend Oreille County Extension Master Gardeners and Snap Ed staff at the “Garden to Table Cooking” class on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 3:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 227 S. Garden Avenue in Newport.

The class will start by touring and harvesting vegetables from the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden then move into the Extension Building to incorporate the vegetables into scrumptious dishes.

Painting competition Aug. 16 in Newport NEWPORT – Evergreen Art Association is hosting a juried plein air event for all interested artists Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The competition will be at Quail Run Ranch, a western-themed event center with ample painting opportunities, located at 506 N. Quail, on the north side of Newport. Cost is $50 per person, which includes lunch.

Bottled water and soft drinks are provided. Prizes for first place are $200 and second place is $100, along with drawings for door prizes throughout the day.

L.R. Montgomery, a Spokane plein air artist will act as judge.

Quail Run Ranch features ponds, barns, antique farm implements, an old cottage, grassy and wooded fields, and abundant flower gardens. The

event will be held rain or shine, so bring umbrellas, sunscreen, easels, and chairs, and painting supplies.

Registration forms are available at www.facebook.com/EvergreenArtAssociation.

Registration is due by Friday, Aug. 4. For additional information, contact Randy Haa, Event Chair, at 509-671-1635 or Robert Karr, at 509-671-1539.

“This class will give people some ideas of what to do with all that zucchini as well as some healthy recipe ideas using cauliflower,” says Chris Knoefler, Coordinator. People should come hungry because they will get to eat what they cook.

Seating is limited to 16 participants and participants must pre-register.

The cost for the class is $5 for community members and $3 for Master Gardeners. All funds raised from the class will be used by the local Master Gardener Foundation.

Pre-register by calling the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 509-447-2401 to provide contact information should the class schedule change and ensure adequate materials for all participants will be available.

Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in this program call 509-447-2401 at least 14 days before the program.

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to 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center

Create Arts Center

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

Books Out Back: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Priest River Library

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

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Davis Lake Grange: Noon - Davis Lake Grange

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

Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Computer Basics for Adults: 10 a.m. to Noon Newport Library Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community 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 Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, Call Jan 208-946-6131 Open Mic: 7-9:30 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 S. Union Ave., Newport (Former Eagles Building)

Saturday, Aug. 5 Priest River American Legion Breakfast: 8-10:30 a.m. - VFW on Larch Street Notes: On duty police officers, fire fighters and EMS personnel are invited for breakfast free of charge Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Christian Prayer Hour: 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport

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

Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

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

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

Thursday, Aug. 3 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m.

- Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown 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 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

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

Sunday, Aug. 6 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Aug. 7 Bonner County Homeschool Group: 2:30 p.m.

- Priest River City Park Youth Advisory Council:4 p.m. - Blanchard Library Priest River Chamber Board: 4 p.m. - Chamber Office Newport Maws and Paws Booster Club: 6 p.m. - Newport High School Library

Bingo: 6 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

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

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

Blanchard Lions: 7 p.m. Blanchard Inn

Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library

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

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

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

Home and Community

Wednesday, Aug. 9

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

Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Group: 10 a.m. Blanchard Inn

Friday, Aug. 4

River Arts Alliance: 10 a.m - Various sites

Oil Painting Class: 9 a.m.

Writers Group: 2 p.m. -

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Weavers’ Group: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center 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 208-665-5921 for sites

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.

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

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

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

CATHOLIC MASSES

BAHÁ’Í FAITH

www.pocoparishes.org OF NEWPORT Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 “Backbiting quencheth the light of the 612 W. First St., Sat. - 4 p.m. Sun. - 11 a.m. heart, and extinguisheth the life of the Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., soul.”

Sat. 5:30 p.m.

Please call 509-550-2035 for the next Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows scheduled devotional. Wonderful LeClerc Creek Rd. resources can be found at 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.

Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, NEWPORT FIRST 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 HOUSE OF THE LORD 447-3846 754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 9 a.m. Sunday School ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 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 10:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

301 W. Spruce St, Newport Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday 10:30AM Wednesday 7:00PM Nursery Care Available Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen Pastor Becky Anderson (864) 378-7056 447-4121 Bible preaching, God newportucc@conceptcable.com honoring music www.newportucc.org

Tuesday, Aug. 8 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Educators Diamond Lake Club: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971

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.

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, 10:45a.m.

Diamond Lake 326002 Highway 2 diamondlakeadventist.org Edgemere - 5161 Vay Rd edgemereadventist.org Newport - 777 Lilac Ln newportsda.com

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Girl Power Unleashed class teaches self-defense

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he Create Center for the Arts was the scene Thursday night for a self-defense course geared toward females. Students learned some basic self defense, with the No. 1 rule being aware of your surroundings. Instructor Erin Mix is offering another class Tuesday, Aug. 8, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Create. The class costs $15 and is for women ages 13 to 97-plus. Call 509-447-9277 to register; space is filling up fast.

Miner photo|Don Gronning

Cyndy Byerley works with LeAnne Hendrick on pulling an attacker’s head down and striking it with a knee.

Miner photo|Don Gronning

Instructor Erin Mix of the Keishia Kan Karate Club of Priest River demonstrates how she is ready to strike after spinning away from an attacker. Mix holds a black belt in Shorin Ryu karate.

Miner photo|Don Gronning

Mix shows Hendrick what to do if someone grabs her by the hair.

Miner photo|Don Gronning

LeAnne Hendrick shows how a clipboard can be an effective weapon if needed.

Miner photo|Don Gronning

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Sarah Holmes demonstrates how a pen can be a weapon.

Miner photo|Don Gronning

Mix prepares to show Kendra Mendoza how to get away if someone grabs you from behind.

Trevor Favaro 208-290-4547 (Formerly Welco Lumber)

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Timber Days a hot one

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RIEST RIVER – Downtown Priest River was packed with people Friday evening and all day Saturday for the annual Timber Days, organized by the Priest River Chamber of Commerce. The sidewalks were full Friday evening for the Asphalt Angels’ Hot Neon Nights car cruise. Saturday kicked off with the Run for the Berries and huckleberry breakfast in the morning, following by the parade at 11 a.m., vendors and games in the park, and the logging competitions from noon to 4 p.m. The weekend’s festivities wrapped up with Lawnmower Drag Races organized by Truckin’ for Kids.

Miner photo|Michelle Nedved

Vendors selling their wares was a highlight of Timber Days.

Miner photo|Michelle Nedved

Main Street’s sidwalks were full – at least the side in the shade – Saturday afternoon for the lawnmower drag races.

Miner photo|Michelle Nedved

The logging competitions are a highlight of Timber Days. See full results on page 1B.

Miner photo|Michelle Nedved

Police Chief Drew McLain chats with visitors at Priest River City Park Saturday.

Miner photo|Michelle Nedved

(Above) Logging runs through the generations of this family.

Miner photo|Michelle Nedved

(Left) The logging competitions were organized by Idaho Forest Group’s David Williams, who also serves on the Priest River Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

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Good times at Down River Days

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he 59th annual Down River Days in Ione was a big hit last Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The good weather brought out the crowds and there were plenty of things to do. A parade, talent show, extreme Barbie Jeep Racing and the Snowmobile Watercross competition were just some of the many activities that took place over the weekend.

Miner photo|Rosemary Daniel

Both women and men raced their snow machines across the Pend Oreille River Sunday during the annual Trailblazers Club Watercross Racing competition.

Miner photo|Rosemary Daniel

Timber Campbell of Ione rides her 4-wheeler in the parade on Saturday morning during the Down River Days celebration.

Miner photo|Rosemary Daniel

Pend Oreille County Fair and Rodeo Queen Alicia Busby rode in the parade Saturday.

Miner photo|Rosemary Daniel

The 50-year class reunion was held for Selkirk High School alumni, and some of the teachers from 1967 were on hand to help mark the special occasion.

Miner photo|Rosemary Daniel

Kids of all ages enjoyed getting candy thrown during the Down River Days Parade on Saturday morning in Ione.

Miner photo|Rosemary Daniel

(Left) Grand Marshal for the 2017 Down River Days Parade was Ernie McCoy of Ione.

Miner photo|Rosemary Daniel

(Right) Twin brothers, Bud and Lane Ellsworth watch the Down River Days Parade and wait for candy to be thrown by the participants in the parade.

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obituari es Daniel (Boone) Ivan Boggs Daniel (Boone) Ivan Boggs, of Ione passed away in his sleep, Sunday morning, July 23, 2017. He was 69 years old.

Danny Boggs was born March 3, 1948, in Newport, Wash.

As a young man Danny married Donna Pringle of Spokane. This union resulted in their son, Tagen I Boggs. Later on, he married Christina Gursky, from this union, his second son Dylan D. Boggs arrived.

Danny was a hardworking man and avid hunter and fisherman.

He worked tirelessly drilling and blasting, which ultimately ended with him owning his own company, Boggs Drilling and Blasting.

Danny also would awake in the early morning of freezing temperatures to hit the deep woods as a sawyer, and was proud of the fact that he was light enough to pack his saw, fuel, oil and lunch, across the frozen snow pack.

Danny’s work ethic was known across the states from Georgia to Alaska.

Danny is preceded in death by his mother Jeanette Boggs (MacArthur), as well his father Ivan Boggs, both of Ione and his wife, Christine Boggs, of Newport.

Danny is survived by his sons Tagen I Boggs of Seattle and Dylan D. Boggs of Ione and a granddaughter, Sophia, of Ione. He is also survived by his siblings, sisters Nancy Geary (Boggs) of Selah, Wash., and Colleen Nichols (Boggs) of Cusick, as well his brother Rod Boggs of Ione; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and stepchildren.

He will be forever remembered and missed dearly.

There will be a Celebration of Life at the Ione City Park Sunday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. This celebration will be potluck with BYO refreshment.

Linda Ann Larsen

Doris J. Schrader

Priest River

Newport

Linda Ann Larsen entered heaven’s gate on July 21. She passed away at her home in Priest River, at the age of 65.

Linda is survived by her husband Dennis Larsen; her children Heather, sonin-law Jason, Sonja, son-

p o l i c e r e p o rt s

in-law Brady, Melinda, son-in-law Jon, Amber, daughter-in-law Katrina, Nathan and Doug; siblings Carmen and Jerry; grandchildren Theodore, Kelsey, Larsen Mackenzie, Madeleine, Jake, Connor, Allan, Ella and Isaac; and greatgrandson Wylliam.

Linda was born Sept.

19, 1951, in Everett, Wash., to parents Frank and Henrietta Capretta.

She graduated from Edmonds High School in 1969 and over the years lived in Edmonds, Wash., Lake Stevens, Wash., and Priest River. Linda retired from GTE/Verizon primarily as a dispatcher.

She was passionate about how employees were treated and spent many years serving as a shop steward for Local IBEW189. Linda also volunteered as Secretary for the Local Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion.

Linda and Dennis were married 25 years and enjoyed every moment together, singing, traveling to the ocean, taking walks, drives and motor home road trips. On one of their trips, they came across a women in need of help and were later awarded the ‘Real Heroes’ award by the American Red Cross for saving her life.

Linda enjoyed singing and spending time with her grandkids and dogs. Her favorite pastimes were watching the Seahawks, playing bingo with her family and weather storms – lightning, thunder, snow … all of it.

Linda Larsen will be laid to rest in Priest River on Aug. 10. Funeral Service and reception will be held at Priest River Community Church for friends and family at 2 p.m.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral & Cremation Services in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

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

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Her constant shallow breath told us the time was near. Her spirit and fight left us to believe she would live forever.

Her unconditional love See obituaries,9b

Fleur de Lis Floral & Home

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

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

Pend Oreille County

Monday, July 24 ILLEGAL BURNING: Camden Rd., report of a subject burning with the burn ban active.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of a male loitering.

CIVIL: Quail Loop, Newport, report of civil issue over a towed vehicle.

ANIMAL BITE: Woodard Rd., Newport, report of a subject bitten by a dog.

ABADONED VEHICLE: W. 5th St., Newport FIRE-SMOKE ONLY: Westside Calispel Rd., report of smoke in the area.

SEX OFFENSE: W. Pine St., Newport SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Spring Valley Rd. and Betty, report of a vehicle being parked for many nights.

ARREST: David Randell Collins Jr., 53, Laclede was arrested for driving under the influence.

INTOXICATION: W. Walnut St., Newport, Larry A. Deluna, 46, Newport was arrested for theft in the 3rd degree.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Hwy. 20, report of a sharps container in men’s restroom has been damaged.

DISTURBANCE: Deer Valley Lane, Newport, request to have a subject trespassed.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Kelly Drive, Newport VIOLATION OF ORDER: Moonlight Lane, Newport SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Spring Valley Rd., Newport MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: W. Walnut St., report of a vehicle being damaged.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Kelly Drive, Newport SUSPICIOUS PERSONS: Quail Loop, Newport, report of suspicious persons walking in the yard.

ACCIDENT: N. Hayford Rd., report of a hit and run accident.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Juanita Lane, Elk

Tuesday, July 25 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Watertower Lane, Newport, report of about 10 black and white cows and calves with ear tags.

FOUND PROPERTY: Southshore Diamond Lake INTOXICATION: Gazebo, Newport, report of male with a bike and a dog drinking at the gazebo.

POSSIBLE DUI: Camden Rd., report of male that left in a white F150 and has been drinking.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Larsen Blvd., Metaline Falls, report of vehicle partially blocking road.

ASSAULT: Hwy. 2, complainant was assaulted yesterday while out driving.

ACCIDENT: W. Walnut St., report that yesterday around 8:59 p.m. complainant’s vehicle was damaged in the parking lot.

TRANSPORT: Martin Hall, transporting one juvenile female from Martin Hall to tribal court.

FRAUD: Hwy. 20, Cusick, complainant would like to speak to deputy regarding craigslist scam.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Bead Lake Rd. and LeClerc Rd., report of vehicle parked in area for one hour.

ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: W. Walnut St., Newport, attempt to locate wanted subject in a green Subaru station wagon on east side of parking lot.

ANIMAL BITE: Blackwell St., Ione, report of eight year old bit on inner thigh by dog.

UTILITY PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, report that 25 yards south of address wire is

down next to road.

CHILD ABUSE: Bud Porter Rd., Ione AGENCY ASSIST: S. Washington Ave., Newport, APS report of possible elder abuse.

ARREST: Hwy. 20, Newport, Avryian Uriel Witte, 38, Newport was arrested for failure to comply.

MISSING PERSON: Veit Rd., Newport, report of four year old missing for 10 minutes.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of three males at repossessed residence with truck and trailer.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 20, Newport, report that someone kicked in door to shop and doesn’t appear anything is missing occurred over the last couple of hours.

DISABLED VEHICLE: 1st Ave., report of vehicle with hazards on.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 211, report of male that locked himself in the dog kennel at residence and will not leave.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Tule Rd., Cusick, report of unsecured door.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Camden Rd., Newport, complainant reports someone is breaking into his trailer.

Wednesday, July 26 THEFT: Hwy. 20, Newport, report that male subject stole amp from complainant.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Driskill Rd., Newport, report that there are about 20 cats and two dogs at residence that are not allowed outside.

was arrested on an out of county warrant.

THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Height, report of theft of iPhone.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Silver Birch Rd., report of truck on neighbor’s property that is not supposed to be there.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 31, report of deer that needs dispatched.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle in ditch with unknown injuries.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211 and Hwy. 20, report of semi truck driving erratically, crossing yellow lines.

DISTURBANCE: Main St., report of two males causing a disturbance, injuries and weapons involved.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Watertower Lane, report of ongoing issue with cows coming onto property.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: W. 7th St., report of screaming and yelling between male and female.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Community Hall Rd., report of known male digging through ashtray.

THREATENING: Northshore Diamond Lake

ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of one vehicle roll over accident.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 31, report of wife following erratic driver, poor lane travel.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Watertower Lane, report of ongoing problem with neighbor’s cows on property.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211 and Hwy. 20, report of car off the roadway and in the trees.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: S. Washington Ave., report of female and younger children yelling.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report of juvenile hitting and kicking people.

Friday, July 28

THEFT: Hwy. 20, report of items stolen out of vehicle while at pull out.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Metaline Falls Park, Metaline Falls, report of male subject sleeping in his truck in the park.

ERRATIC DRIVER: W. 7th St., report of green Volvo SUV with female driver almost hit a child today on the road and the other day she jumped a curb in the area.

LAW ALARM: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of garage burglary alarm audible.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 211, report of small red pickup truck with two motorcycle on trailer, blue heeler running after truck.

ACCIDENT: Camden Rd., report of 59 year old male that hit deer on motorcycle, possible broken wrist.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Grizzly Loop and Southshore, report that complainant has heard 15 or more shots fired south of Grizzly Loop.

ILLEGAL BURNER: Rocker Box Lane, Metaline Falls, report of neighbor that has bon fire five or six feet diameter.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Skookum Meadow Drive, complainant reports cows in yard, damaging her property.

DISTURBANCE: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report of subjects fighting.

FIRE ALARM: Siebert Springs Rd., report of CO2 detector going off.

Thursday, July 27 LAW ALARM: Coyote Trail, report of residential burglary alarm.

UTILITY PROBLEM: Scotia Rd., Newport, report of power line or phone line over roadway.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Skookum Meadow Drive, report of three or four cows on complainant’s property since Sunday.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Cusick docks, report of ongoing problem with males at docks making comments to kids.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Bud Porter Rd., complainant reports estranged husband spray painted complainant’s car.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Regal Rd., report of dead deer blocking roadway.

POSSIBLE DUI: LeClerc Rd. N., report of truck all over roadway.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Open Skies Rd., report of large pile burning in the area.

THREATENING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of subject made threats to blow up casino.

ANIMAL NOISE: Hwy. 20, report of dogs barking for half hour, owner just got home.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2 NOISE COMPLAINT: Kelly Drive S. and Larch Lane, report of ongoing problem with loud music.

ANIMAL NOISE: Dury Rd., report of dog barking continuously for three weeks.

Saturday, July 29 ASSAULT: W. 6th Ave., report of male assaulted.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Greenhouse Rd., report of dogs barking all night, went down to check on them and had no water.

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

THEFT: Hwy. 2, report of items stolen sometime in the last few days.

LAW ALARM: Eagle Point Lane, report of residential burglary alarm.

MALICIOUS: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of someone that broke main water pipe into a trailer.

TRESPASSING: Alaska Lane N., report that someone put three tents and a port-a-potty on comp’s property.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of truck all over roadway.

ERRATIC RIVER: Hwy. 20, report of car that almost ran someone off the road.

BURGLARY: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of possible burglary in progress.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 41 and Rena, report of truck driving erratically.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. 1st St., complainant requests to speak to animal control about neighbor’s dogs.

ARREST: Hwy. 20, Ezekiel Phillip Edward Paine, 26, Spokane was arrested for driving under the influence.

TRAFIC OFENSE: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of vehicle parked in front of business for more than two hours.

FISH AND GAME: Frater Lake, report of possible moose poaching.

ARREST: W. Walnut St., Nicholas M. Sjostrom, 31, Newport,

Sunday, July 30

AGENCY ASSIST: LeClerc Rd. S., report of vehicle accident, unknown injuries, nonblocking.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2 and Arizona Lane, Newport, report of blue Toyota truck swerving all over the road.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: W. Sacheen St., Cusick, report of male and female fighting male, he had female down on ground at one point.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Kelly Drive, report that juvenile daughter is hurting people and threatening to hurt herself.

DISTURBANCE: N. Spokane Ave. and Hwy. 20, report of subjects cussing and screaming in the street.

ANIMAL ROBLEM: W. Walnut St., report of male with starving dog.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 3rd St., report of blue truck with two males sitting inside for about 10 minutes in the alley behind residence.

BOATING OFFENSE: Hwy. 20, report of ski boat traveling within 5 feet of dock.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Southshore and Coyote Trail, report of out with disabled vehicle.

FOUND PROPERTY: Cemetery Lane, Newport, report of found gray LG smartphone.

ALCOHOL OFFENSE: Scotia Rd., report of 18 year old male returned to residence and has been drinking.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20

ILLEGAL BURNING: Yocum Lake, report of unattended fire on state land.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: W. Kelly Drive, report of male and female yelling and screaming at each other.

THREATENING: Beaver Valley Rd., report of female that was on property and when asked to leave threatened complainant.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Washington and 1st, report of ex-boyfriend that threw complainant down on the ground earlier today.

THEFT: Ione City Park, report of purse that was stolen out of car.

LAW-ALARM: Deer Valley Rd., Newport TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle with two different plates.

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

FIRE: Riverbend Loop Rd., report of fire in dumpster.

DISTURBANCE: Fertile Valley Rd., Newport, report of intoxicated male that won’t leave and possibly stole some items.

ARREST: Scotia Rd., Newport, Louis F. Prichard, 64, Newport, was arrested for driving under the influence.

THEFT: N. 2nd Ave., report of male that pumped gas and is now refusing to pay.

DRIVING WITH LICNESE SUSPENDED/REVOKED: Northern Quest Drive WEAPON OFFENSE: McKay St., report of hearing shots fired, unknown from where.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 211, report of camp trailer parked at this location for four to five days.

FIRE-SMOKE ONLY: Flowery Trail Rd., Newport, report of white column of smoke.

ARREST: Hwy. 211 Samuel D. Cogswell, 31, Newport, was arrested for domestic violence assault in the 4th degree.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 211, complainant was almost hit in her car by a known person.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: 2nd Ave., report of ongoing issue with male revving engine.

POSSIBLE DUI: Kapps Lane, report of truck driving off road and in other lane.

ACCIDNET: Hwy. 2 and Nicholson, report of vehicle versus deer, airbag deployed.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20 and Hwy. 211, report of officer on scene of rollover accident.

SEX OFFENSE: Newport FIREWORKS: W. 7th St., report of juveniles lighting fireworks in the area.

THERATENING: W. Kelly Drive, complainant received a threatening message through the internet.

ERRATIC DRIVER: S. Washington and Hwy. 2, report truck driving in oncoming lane.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Best Chance Rd., report of car horn going off for at least 20 minutes.

West Bonner County

Monday, July 24 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River

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Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County is a publicly owned municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Washington. The primary purpose of the PUD is the efficient generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy. The PUD serves the residents of Pend Oreille County and operates on revenues from the sales of its utility services.

This position serves as the PUD’s in-house legal counsel, providing legal counsel to the District, its Board of Commissioners, and the management team, in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct and the Governance Policy of the District.

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This position typically requires ten (10) years of experience in the practice of law. Experience in a senior level position providing legal counsel in Washington State as a supervising attorney, City Attorney, or General Counsel to a municipal corporation in Washington State is preferred. A Doctor of Jurisprudence is required and also an active membership in the Washington State Bar Association with required continuing legal education. Advanced knowledge and experience in the following areas of practice is preferred: municipal; contract and general business; environmental; energy; regulatory matters and public finance. Litigation management/support experience is helpful.

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The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

HELP WANTED

The Selkirk School District is accepting applications for multiple ParaEducator positions. Information and application materials are available at www.selkirk.k12.wa.us or Selkirk District Office, 219 Park Street, PO Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 (509) 446-2951.

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

Deputy Clerk

The Town of Ione has an immediate opening for a part-time Deputy Clerk.

Applicant must have: working knowledge of office practices and procedures; communicate effectively with the public, maintain confidentiality of politically sensitive materials and information, and interpret and apply knowledge of laws, regulations, rules, policies and procedures in the resolution of inquiries, complaints and problems. Applicant must possess a high-school diploma or G.E.D. or any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience. Applicant must be bondable and have a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one. Background check will be completed for the successful applicant.

The Town of Ione is a committed Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A full job description, application or additional information are available in the Office of the Clerk, 207 Houghton, Ione, WA M-F 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-4:00 p.m.; phone: 509-442-3611 or email: townclerk@potc.net. Please deliver or send application Town of Ione, PO Box 498, Ione WA 99139 by August 16, 2017.

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2017210 PUBLIC NOTICE Pend Oreille Telephone Company, Chad Griggs, 892 W Madison Ave Glenns Ferry, ID 83623, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.

The proposed project, Cusick 2 Fiber Optic, is located at West of Cusick, WA; generally in Westside Calispell Road in Cusick in Pend Oreille county.

This project involves 5 acres of soil disturbance for Commercial construction activities.

All discharges and runoff goes to ground water.

Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.

Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 985047696

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Military veterans should apply. Maintain detailed vehicle records, order parts, call company service representative; completes periodic maintenance on machinery including oil changes & service checkups. Maybe required to assist other departments such as lift maintenance or building maintenance as needed. Strong welding and fabricating skills a plus.

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The Newport School District is accepting online applications for the following positions: •First Grade Teacher •Kindergarten Teacher •7/8 Math Teacher For more information, contact the District Office at (509) 447-3167 or visit our website at www.newport.wednet.edu to apply online.

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Continued from 7B Published in The Newport Miner July 26 and August 2, 2017.(26-2) _______________________ 2017215 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N C O U N T Y O F P E N D OREILLE BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY V. THE ESTATE OF FRANK A. CARVELL; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND ASSIGNEES OF FRANK A. CARVELL; PRATRINA L. CARVELL; K U RT I S H A R E N ; K O U RT N E Y HAREN; KATHLEEN CARVELL; KAYLA CARVELL; ALEXANDER CARVELL; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2053 DRISKILL RD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 . Case No.: 17-2-00094-5 TO DEFENDANTS THE ESTATE OF FRANK A. CARVELL; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND ASSIGNEES OF FRANK A. CARVELL; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE,

LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2053 DRISKILL RD, NEWPORT, WA 99156: A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY (Plaintiff): You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 26th day of July 2017 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the plaintiff, Shannon K. Calt, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The complaint is for judicial foreclosure and alleges that the record owner of the property, Frank A Carvell, is deceased and that his Heirs, Assigns, and Devisees are unknown. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP: Attn: Shannon K. Calt Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 950, Portland, OR 97201. Tel: (858) 750-

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7600, Fax: (503) 222-2260 Published in The Newport Miner July 26, August 2, 9 16, 23 and 30, 20176.(26-6) __________________________ 2017216 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE C H A N G E I N M E E T I N G D AT E The Port of Pend Oreille Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for August 8, 2017 has been changed to August 15, 2017. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be held at the Port office located at 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. /s/ Kelly J. Driver, Manager Published in the Newport Miner August 2 and 9, 2017.(27-2) __________________________ 2017217 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING D AT E / T I M E C H A N G E Cusick School District No. 59 Pend Oreille County, Washington The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Cusick School District No. 59 (the “District”) hereby provides this notice that they will meet for their August

Board Meeting on: Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Time: 3:30 p.m.

Location: High School Library Cusick School District 305 Monumental Way Cusick, WA The purpose of this meeting is for the regularly scheduled August Board Meeting.

CUSICK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 59 PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON By:/s/ Don Hawpe Don Hawpe; Secretary, Board of Directors Published in The Newport Miner August 2 and 9, 2017.(27-2) __________________________ 2017218 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) intends to chemically rehabilitate Smalle Creek in Pend Oreille County beginning August 15, 2017. Typically, lake/ stream rehabilitations only take one to three days to complete. However, treatments may take more time depending upon weather, equipment

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OBITUARIES:

Wednesday, Aug. 2

inspired us to forgive the faults of others. Her memories of the silliness in life will remind us of the joys we all share. Her determination to do better for the ones around us will always be a reminder that giving is never a waste of effort, nor heartache even when our efforts go unnoticed.

Doris J. Schrader, mother, daughter, wife, grandmother, sister, friend, aunt and the beacon of unconditional love, left this world to be with the Lord on July 5, 2017. Born Sept. 23, 1948. She was 68.

She will be missed by countless friends and family, but in our heart of hearts we all know that one day again, we shall be with her in Heaven’s hobby shop, listening to her ideas of different projects and accomplishments.

A Memorial will be held at 5792 Spring Valley Road in Newport, Aug. 5, at 10 a.m. Pastor G. Kevin Ch’en will be speaking. Questions please call Linda Bray at 509-447-3296.

Stephan L. Smith Stephan L. Smith, born May 15, 1959, passed away July 30, 2017. He was 58. He died peacefully after fighting cancer.

Stephen leaves behind two children, Jacke Smith and Josh Smith; six grandchildren; his mother, Lois Smith; and two brothers, Norman Smith and Vernon Smith, along with many more family and friends.

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Phyllis von Miller of Newport passed away July 6.

She was 77.

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Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station No. 41

Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint

Saturday, August 5 Pondoray Shores Water and Sewer District: 9 a.m. - PUD Building, 130 N. Washington, Newport

Monday, August 7

Diamond Lake Improvement Association: 6:30 p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2

Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse

Ione Town Council: 7 p.m.

- Clerk’s Office

Priest River City Council: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall

Thursday, August 3

Newport City Council: 6

p.m. - Newport City Hall

house

Bonner County Fair Board: 6 p.m. - Fairgrounds Office in Sandpoint

West Bonner Library District Board of Trustees: 9 a.m. - Priest River Library

Blanchard Tea Party: 6:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center

Port of Pend Oreille Commissioners: 9 a.m. Usk, 1981 Black Road

Property Rights Council: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

Friends of the Library: Noon - Priest River Library

Tuesday, August 8

Newport School Board: 5 p.m. - District Offices

Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building

Pend Oreille County Planning Commission Hearings: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Court-

West Bonner Library Board: 7 p.m. - Priest River Library

MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Hoop Loop, Priest River

and Hwy. 57, Priest River

POLICE: From Page 6B DUI, ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: Hwy. 2, Priest River MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Huntsman Way, Spirit Lake ARREST: Cavanaugh Bay Rd., Coolin, Jessica Wagner, 35, Spokane was arrested for battery of a peace officer and disturbing the peace.

No information available.

Newport

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)

Sacheen Lake Sewer and Water District Board: 3 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211

Wednesday, July 26

Phyllis von Miller

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:

Diamond Lake Water and Sewer: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road

Tuesday, July 25

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breakdowns, logistical constraints, and/or water quality conditions.

The pesticide to be used is an organic and naturally occurring compound called rotenone. Rotenone is non-persistent in the environment and non-toxic to humans, livestock, and other warm-blooded animals at levels used to eradicate fish. The pesticide and active ingredients to be used are powdered rotenone at 6.0-8.0% active ingredient and liquid rotenone at 5.0% active ingredient.

The targeted total concentration of rotenone product in the water is less than or equal to 4.0 parts per million. Lake/stream rehabilitation involves the treatment of water with rotenone to eradicate undesirable fish species. The undesirable fish species targeted in the Smalle Creek project is non-native Eastern Brook Trout. The objective of this project is removal of non-native fish and restoration of native Westslope Cutthroat Trout.

During treatment, notices will be posted along the shorelines and other areas of normal access to the lake/stream. Please obey the following water use restrictions within the

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Thursday, July 27 BUSINESS/RESIDENTIAL ALARM: Old Priest River Rd.,

marked treatment areas: No fish can be taken or eaten from the lake/stream during the treatment period.

Do not use water to irrigate crops during the treatment period.

Do not use the lake/stream as a potable water source during treatment period.

Do not swim in the lake/stream until the product is thoroughly mixed.

The above list details the water use restrictions applicable to the aforementioned waters for the duration of rotenone toxicity. Rotenone toxicity normally lasts one to eight weeks, but may persist longer depending upon water quality conditions.

Assays will be done to determine lake/stream toxicity, and water use restrictions will be removed when the aforementioned water detoxifies.

For more information concerning the treatment, contact the applicator(s), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, District 1 Fish Biologist – Bill Baker at: (509) 684-2362 ext. 23.

This pesticide treatment is regulated under permit by the Washington Department of Ecology Water Quality Program, Eastern WA Regional Office (509) 329-3400. These pesticides have been approved for this purpose by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Washington Department of Agriculture.

Published in The Newport Miner August 2, 2017.(27) _________________________ 2017219 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00026-8 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of RICHARD W. DAVIS, Deceased.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: August 2, 2017

Priest River PARKING VIOLATION: Hwy. 2, Priest River ARREST: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Priest River, Cecilia Fehling and Everett Scovel were arrested for possession of methamphetamine.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 57, Priest Lake

Friday, July 28 TRESPASSING: Saddler Creek Rd., Priest River ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 2, Priest River BURGLARY: Gleason-Mcabee Falls Rd., Priest River VEHICLE FIRE: Hwy. 57, Priest River MISDEMEANOR WARRANT ARREST: High St., Priest River

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES: High St., Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING: N. Bodie Canyon Rd., Priest River ARREST: Hwy. 2 and Bodie Canyon Rd., Priest River, Kathleen Hoepfer was arrested for a DUI. DUI, ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: E. 5th St. N., Oldtown

Saturday, July 29 DUI, ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: Peninsula Rd. and Hwy. 57, Priest River PROWLER: Franklin St., Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING: Fir St.

/s/ Karen V. Davis Karen V. Davis, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anne McLaughlin, Associate Attorney PO Box 301 Newport WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner August 2, 9 and 16, 2017.(27-3) __________________________ 2017220 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00025-0 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of MARIJO K. FITZ, Deceased.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: August 2, 2017 /s/ Dale Kneiszel Dale Kneiszel, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Denise M. Stewart, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner August 2, 9 and 16, 2017.(27-3) __________________________ 2017221 PUBLIC NOTICE N otice of A pplication Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on July 26th, 2017, receive a complete application from Bob & Gail Mitchell requesting a variance from the Pend Oreille County front property line setback requirement(Chapter Xx.84.020), location: 131 Hendershott Rd, parcel id 443328439001; Within Sec. 28, TWN. 33, R44E, WM. Any person desiring to express their views or

RECKLESS DRIVING: Rena Rd. and Hwy. 41, Oldtown WEAPON OFFENSE: Woven Dreams Rd., Blanchard ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Dickensheet Rd., Coolin

Sunday, July 30 TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Hwy. 41 and Old Priest River, Oldtown ARREST: Substation Cutoff and Eastriver Rd., Priest River, Wyatt Needs, 22, Oldtown, was arrested for driving under the influence and driving with an open container.

SEX OFFENSE: Als Welding Rd., Spirit Lake MARINE INCIDENT: Reeder Bay Rd., Nordman

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.

Written comments from the public may be submitted to the County no later than 4:30 PM, August 17th 2017 after which an administrative decision will be made the County Community Development Director.

Dated: July 31st, 2017

Published in The Newport Miner August 2, 2017.(27) __________________________ 2017222 PUBLIC NOTICE WA S H I N G T O N D E PA R T M E N T O F ECOLOGY N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N F O R A PROPOSED AIR POLLUTION SOURCE Zodiac Cabin & Structures, located at 501 N Newport Ave, Newport, WA, specializes in the manufacturer of composites used for structural and cabin components in the aerospace industry. A July 2015 incident required updating existing facility conditions, including replacing the previous treater with an improved treater and locating it in a new position at the facility. Ecology also required that emission estimates reflect Best Available Control Technology for Toxics. Ecology determined that Zodiac has satisfied all of the requirements of New Source Review for its facility in Newport.

Ecology finds that the project will have no significant adverse impact on air quality.

Where to Find Information: Copies of project documents are available for review at: www.ecy.wa.gov and search “ERO Air Permits” Newport City Hall, 200 S. Washington Ave, Newport, WA The public is invited to comment on this action. Written comments will be accepted from August 8, 2017 through September 8, 2017.

A public hearing will be held if Ecology determines there is significant public interest. Comments may be submitted online at http://ac.ecology. commentinput.com/?id=gx28j, or mailed or emailed to Kari Johnson, Department of Ecology, Air Quality Program, 4601 N. Monroe, Spokane, WA 99205, kari.johnson@ ecy.wa.gov.

To request ADA accommodation call 360-407-6800, 711 (relay service), or 877-833-6341 (TTY). Para asistencia en español: preguntas@ecy. wa.gov Published in The Newport Miner August 2, 2017.(27) _________________________

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