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Volume 109, Number 27 | 2 Sections, 18 Pages

Boy died of MRSA

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

CUSICK – A 15-year-old Cusick student and two other boys were roughhousing but the actions were mutual and didn’t rise to the level of assault and didn’t cause the death of 15-year-old Quenton Vanderholm. Vanderholm died of a drug resistant bacteria called MRSA. That’s the conclusion of Pend Oreille County Prosecutor Tom Metzger after reviewing the results of a sheriff’s office investigation into the June 14 death.

“There was some back and forth,” Metzger said. The boy’s father, Mervin Vanderholm, had said Quenton told the family some boys had jumped him and put him in a shed the day of junior high graduation.

Vanderholm was taken to one of the Newport Hospital and Health Services primary care clinics June 11 and examined.

Metzger said the exam did not reveal an injury and the youngster was told to come back if he didn’t feel better.

Vanderholm had an appointment and was getting ready to go back to the doctor when he was found dead at his home June 14.

Cusick School Superintendent Dan Read said the district was working on its policy about bullying

before Vanderholm’s death.

The school board is scheduled to update the reporting process next month.

“It will be more formal and educational,” Read said. There will be staff education and, after school starts, student education about bullying.

Under the updated policy suspected bullying incidents will be reported to a counselor.

Read said he has seen the police report on the incident.

He said he will interview the boys involved when school starts.

According to the death certificate, Vanderholm died of “methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia with abscess formation and bacteremia.” Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, also known as MRSA, is a type of staph infection that is resistant to antibiotics.

Pneumonia is often associated with MRSA. According to the Washington State Department of Health, Staphylococcus aureus (“staph”) are among bacteria that commonly live on the skin and occasionally cause infections. Healthy people carry these bacteria in the nose, armpits, groin and other skin areas.

Healthy people can get MRSA from not washing or

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Sunrise, Sunset drummers keep the beat The Spokane Tribe was represented by the Sunrise, Sunset drummers at the 37th annual Kalispel Powwow, held Aug. 2-6 at Usk. The powwow wasn’t held last year because of high water on the Pend Oreille River, so this year’s powwow was especially well attended, with 694 dancers in the Grand Entry Saturday.

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Shoreline comment period ends Commissioners expected to adopt plan by late September

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The latest public comment period for the Shoreline Master Program ends Wednesday, Aug. 8. Commissioners received hundreds of comments, including several in the last three public hearings held last week.

Pend Oreille County Director of Community Development Mike Lithgow said most comments were about retaining local control, particularly control over

buffer setbacks.

“People want local control,” Lithgow said. “They don’t want the state telling them what to do.”

The next step is for the commissioners to review the hundreds of comments, including agency comments.

“They will take some time and review the comments,” Lithgow said. “They probably won’t adopt it until late September.”

The public hearing held July 30 at the Sacheen Lake Fire Station drew about 20 people, as did the Aug. 1 meeting held at the Ione Community Center. The July 31 meeting held at the PUD building in New-

port drew about a dozen people.

There is still quite a bit of emotion around the issue, Lithgow said, particularly in the north part of the county.

Ty Horn of Ione submitted written testimony. He wrote that he owns 1,600 feet of shoreline between the Outpost and Blue Slide on the Pend Oreille River. He wrote if the setback is increased to 100 feet from 35, he loses all but about 300 feet of frontage. If it is increased to 50 feet it will destroy his chances for a septic system, he wrote.

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Fresh faces join hospital management team

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

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Local racer making waves David Geaudreau, 29, of Newport took third place in the C stock class at the hydroplane races held in Oldtown Saturday. About two dozen racers took to the water. Conditions were considerably better this year than last at the race.

NEWPORT – The new chief operations officer and foundation director for Newport Hospital and Health Services both have similar goals for the district: Get out in the public and be seen.

COO Shawna Beese-Bjurstrom and Newport Hospital Foundation Director Jenny Houck are new to the district’s team, but both have extensive backgrounds in their fields, and both want to have a positive impact on the community.

“This leadership group we have now is really a team who wants to be out in the community,” Beese-Bjurstrom said,

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As of Monday, a total of 2,319 ballots had been returned out of 8,117 registered voters. That constitutes a voter turnout of 28.5 so far.

Home values dropping NEWPORT – The value of property in Pend Oreille County is going down, according to assessor Jim McCroskey. The assessor’s office is in the process of completing revaluations for homes and businesses in south Pend Oreille County.

New construction has not been assessed yet. McCroskey said with figuring that in, the overall county value may be about the same as last year.

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not just about herself and Houck, but all the officers of the district.

The COO oversees the BeeseHouck day-to-day Bjurstrom operations of the district, a position Beese-Bjurstrom took over after Ginnie Monroe retired earlier this year.

Beese-Bjurstrom has been in the position since April. As the director of business development at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane, she has already been working with Newport CEO Tom Wilbur and CFO

Kim Manus. She met Monroe, too, who told her about the position.

“It was really serendipitous,” she said.

With the changes in healthcare reform, hospitals really have to evaluate their function in the community, Beese-Bjurstrom said.

“No hospital can be everything to everyone,” she said. Newport Hospital and Health Services just completed the first phase a community needs assessment, determining how the district will change in the future to meet the most important needs of the public. Phase 1 included market research and phone surveys, and SEE HOSPITAL, 2A

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Every four years, the area gets a physical inspection and property values are updated. McCroskey said they were about 65 percent done with the work. They got a bit behind when the office was short on people with some out on vacation and some time being focused on hearings before the board of equalization.

Revaluations in the city of Newport and some outlying areas are complete. Half of the Sacheen and Diamond lake areas are finished, as is most of the land in the Riverside/Deer Park school districts.

After revaluations are done, appraisers will assess the new construction in the rest of the county.

Power line river crossing to come before planners again CUSICK – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District is preparing alternate plans for the power lines that cross the river at Riverbend. Those will be presented at the next meeting of the Pend Oreille County Planning Commis-

sion, set for Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Cusick Community Center.

PUD staff reviewed the plans with the PUD board Tuesday, Aug. 7, including a vegetation plan that was prepared by a consultant.

“I think we’ve addressed the county’s concerns,” said Pat Buckley, the PUD’s natural resources manager.

After erecting four poles, the PUD was asked to stop work on the project in mid-June because it did not have the proper permits for working on the shoreline. When the matter came before the planning commission in July, residents were concerned with how the overhead line would look in a place where the power previously crossed along the river bottom. State agencies said they preferred an underground crossing due to environmental concerns.

Replacing the underground lines would cost several hundred thousand dollars, which would increase rate pressures for customers countywide.

PUD commissioners expressed Tuesday that their main focuses are cost efficiency and reliable service for all customers on the east side of the river.

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SANDPOINT – The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office is doing the seemingly impossible. In these difficult financial times, the department is increasing wages while cutting its bottom line as the county prepares its 2013 fiscal year budget.

Sheriff Daryl Wheeler said he compared the salaries of his civilian staff to similar positions in other departments. In specialized cases where there is no equivalent

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said. For example, a supervising jail nurse who retired after more than 30 years in the business equates to almost $10 an hour in savings. Those changes made it possible to pay for increased wages without increasing the sheriff’s office budget.

Additionally, while bringing wages more in line with other positions, the sheriff’s office is also cutting nearly $180,000 from its bottom line.

HOSPITAL | Three others new to team FROM PAGE 1

Phase 2 is currently underway, which will involved opening the dialogue in the community.

This is a three-year process, and Beese-Bjurstrom has no plans of going anywhere.

“No way am I going to tap out before any of that stuff’s done,” she said with a laugh.

Houck is taking over the position of Hospital Foundation Director, but also expanding the job to include marketing. The foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds for the district. It puts on annual events such as the Festival of Trees at Christmastime, golf tournaments and fun runs. Houck said there are plans in the works for more events, as a way to thank the community for supporting the hospital district.

Houck wants to be present in the community, and plans to volunteer for those who volunteer for the district.

“We have to live in the mission of the hospital in our community,” she said.

Houck grew up visiting Pend Oreille County, and her stepmother is the district’s CFO Kim Manus. Manus also served on the foundation’s board of directors but stepped down from the position when Houck was hired. Manus didn’t have any part of the hiring process, Houck said.

As part of her marketing responsibilities, Houck works with local and regional media to advertise the district. She wants to, “help the community to understand the health care services in their own backyard.”

Beese-Bjurstrom agreed, saying she is pleased with how integrated the health care system is

in Newport. When she worked in Spokane, they were always trying to find ways to coordinate the health care services offered there, something already in practice in the Newport district.

Houck taught for seven years with the Community Colleges of Spokane. She also served as an adjunct faculty member for the communication arts department at Gonzaga University. Her foundation experience includes special events planning with the Deaconess Medical Center Foundation and Valley Hospital Foundation. She has a bachelor’s degree in public relations/advertising and a master’s degree in communication and leadership studies from Gonzaga University.

Beese-Bjurstrom started her health care career as a critical care nurse in both the cardiac ICU and pediatric ICU. She later moved into management positions in cardiac services and served for two years as a certified change facilitator for Providence of Eastern Washington, prior to working for Deaconess. She has a degree in nursing from Gonzaga University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

Three others are also new to the management team at Newport Hospital and Health Services.

Buzz Price is the new materials manager. Before coming to NHHS, Price was a hospital district commissioner for 18 months, and a Cusick resident for five years. During those five years, he purchased and managed several residential rental properties, managed investments, and designed and constructed a private “mini-dorm” for the Gonzaga University community.

Prior to moving to Pend Oreille County, Price worked in tech

manufacturing in Silicon Valley for 25 years, specializing in originating “from-scratch” production and materials operations for hightech startup companies. He has a degree in Industrial Engineering from Stanford and an MBA from Santa Clara University.

Debra Bergeman-Chitwood, RN, is the new River Mountain Village Manager. Originally from Indiana, Bergeman-Chitwood and her family moved to Northern Idaho 14 years ago. Her nursing career has included pulmonary/respiratory care at Sacred Heart Medical Center and oncology at Deaconess Medical Center. She also worked at Hospice of Spokane as a case manager registered nurse for five years prior to accepting the position of RN manager at River Mountain Village. Bergeman-Chitwood attended the nursing program at North Idaho College and furthered her education at Lewis Clark State College.

Collette Meyers, RN, is the director of the district’s Long Term Care facility. Originally from California, Meyers’ devotion to raising her family meant her career varied from serving in the geriatric/Alzheimer’s population, performing in education/seminar presentation venues for communities and colleges, and applying her hand as the director of nursing services at Woodbury University in Burbank, Calif. After Meyers and her family moved to Newport, she applied her skills as the residential care coordinator at the hospital for three years before her promotion to Long Term Care director.

Meyers has a nursing degree from Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif., and a bachelor’s degree in nursing with a public health specialty.

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“If you take any of my land I will be forced to stop paying taxes until the worthless remains of my land is auctioned off for taxes,” he wrote.

Jaime Short of the state Department of Ecology submitted remarks about the draft plan. She had appeared before the county commissioners to make several of the points previously. Ecology must approve any Shoreline Master Program. If the county and Ecology can’t agree on language for the plan, Ecology could end up writing the regulations for development on the shoreline in the county without their input.

Many of Short’s comments focused on the buffer or the distance back from the ordinary high water mark where development is prohibited.

The current draft has increased buffers of 50 feet for much of the county’s shorelines.

County commissioners reduced setbacks from 100 feet to 50 feet for properties zoned rural residential. Short wrote that the change isn’t supported by scientific information, as required by the law.

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in other departments, he compared them to other counties in northern Idaho.

“As a result of this study, I submitted 15 parity adjustments which were acknowledge and took effect this week,” Wheeler said Friday, July 27.

“Our office had some retirements and vacancies during the last year.

Those employees who left were paid at a higher rate than someone who replaced the retiree,” Wheeler

“The revised Commissioner’s draft presents no supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance ... and cannot be approved as written,” she wrote.

Short recommended that the buffer be increased to 100 feet for properties designated rural residential and urban conservancy and to 150 feet for properties designated rural conservancy.

Short was also concerned about buffer averaging. Buffer averaging would be permitted when physical features of a shoreline prohibit adequate setback along part of the buffer. Under buffer averaging, another area could be set back farther to allow development closer to the shore.

But county commissioners went too far, she wrote and the current draft is too permissive. Property owners could use buffer averaging to reduce the buffer to zero along a segment of the property.

She recommends adding, “At no point along the shoreline may the buffer be reduced by more than 25 percent of the standard buffer for the applicable environmental designation.”

Infill development is another area where the county is too

permissive regarding buffers, according to Short.

Short said the intent of infill development is to allow for the reasonable use of smaller lots within established residential areas. The idea is that if lots are already developed close to the water, neighboring lots should be permitted to develop. She recommends adding the requirement that there be residences within 150 feet on either side of the property seeking the exception to the setback rules.

“Without the Ecology-recommended clarification, the common-line setback language could be applied to every parcel within the shoreline jurisdiction, thereby rendering the buffers in this update process moot,” she wrote.

Mary Kay Hodges Cates was blunt in her written comments.

She urged commissioners to stand up for the local people against the state Department of Ecology, which has to approve the SMP before it is implemented.

“Let them take us to court in our county and let there be a jury trial,” she wrote. “(The unwanted regulations) will be struck down by the good people of this county.”

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Project creates fish habitat in Granite Creek PRIEST LAKE – Segments of the north and south forks of Granite Creek are suffering from insufficient amounts of large wood, which creates good fish habitat, especially for the threatened bull trout.

The Priest Community Forest Connection partnered with the U.S. Forest Service and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to bring large pieces of wood to both forks of the creek.

The project is located about six miles northeast of Nordman, in the Washington portion of the Priest Lake Ranger District.

The lack of large wood limits critical spawning and rearing habitat for native solmonids, including the bull trout.

Historically, logging practices required taking large wood out of creek beds, the thought being this was a clean-up method, according to the PCFC. Roads next to the creek are also contributing to the problem, adding sediment to system because of surface erosion and

MRSA | Wash your hands FROM PAGE 1

Preventing MRSA Wash your hands often with warm, soapy water Use 60 percent (or greater) alcohol based hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available Wash or sanitize hands after removing gloves Shower after participating in exercise or sports Do not share personal hygiene items or clothing Keep skin infections covered with clean, dry bandages taped on all four sides Avoid ungloved contact with other people’s skin infections Stay home from work/school if you have draining infections that require bandage changes during work/school Take antibiotic only when they are needed Clean and Disinfect: Clean first with friction to disinfectant wipe, using one wipe for each surface Clean surfaces frequently that may come in contact with skin (chairs, tables, toilet seats, doorknobs, phones, keyboards, etc.

Clean contact sports equipment after each use

sanitizing their hands often, touching someone else’s skin infection, touching surfaces that have MRSA on them, sharing personal hygiene items such as bar soap, towels and razors, sharing clothing and sharing sports equipment, according to information from the TacomaPierce County Health Department.

There are two types of MRSA. One is acquired in health care facilities and one acquired in the community.

Dr. Edmund Gray, health officer for the Tri County Health District, said that MRSA is relatively rare in northeast Washington.

“It’s usually acquired in hospital settings,” he said.

A few years ago there was a spike in the number of MRSA cases statewide. Hospitals started reporting infection rates and adopting programs to control MRSA infections.

The state stopped tracking cases in 2007. According to a 2009 Seattle Times report, Newport Hospital had 10 cases in 2007, down from 11 in 2006. There were six in 2005, none reported in 2004 and one in 2003.

“It didn’t prove useful,” said Dorothy MacEachern, an epidemiologist with Spokane Regional Health District about reporting MRSA. She said there has been a real decline in the number of MRSA infections in recent years.

According to Tom Wilbur, CEO of Newport Hospital and Health Services, in 2011 there were

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Lack of wood in streams results in poor fish habitat and poor channel structure, which can lead to catastrophic events in the creek system, according to the PCFC. The project was awarded to Douglas Construction and Custom Cutting, and involves installing about 380 pieces of large trees in more than six miles of creek.Trees were taken from the adjacent riparian zone using skilled sawyers and hand crews.

The project includes all the necessary environmental analysis and permitting needed to allow the project to be implemented on federally managed land within the sub-basin.

Funding for the project was provided through grants from the Salmon Recovery Funding Board, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, the Forest Service, WDFW and PCFC. Work is ongoing until Aug. 31, and will continue in 2013.

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3,615 cultures from physicians throughout the area tested at the Newport Hospital lab, including cultures from Priest River. Of those, 122 tested positive for MRSA, about a 3 percent rate. Since the hospital started tracking MRSA in 2002, only one case was thought to have originated in the hospital, a case in 2011.

Wilbur said that all patients who are admitted to the hospital or skilled nursing units are screened for MRSA. “All patients seen in the emergency department and all patients who receive any treatment in our facilities are asked if they have a history of MRSA,” Wilbur said. “If the patient has a history or cultures positive for MRSA, the patients are placed in special contact precautions, which requires employees to wear specific personal protective gear designed to help prevent the spread of the MRSA bacteria.”

The hospital does a couple things to prevent the spread if MRSA. All MRSA patients are provided detailed information on how to control the spread of MRSA bacteria, Wilbur said.

All positive MRSA cultures are reviewed on a monthly basis to determine whether or not they could have been acquired in the hospital setting.

Several times a year the hospital provides universal precaution protections and correct hand washing in-service training and education sessions for employees.

L A ST Y E A R This week last year, the weather was milder. Highs ranged from 87 to 73 and lows were in the 50s.

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BR I E FLY Evergreen artists hold potluck picnic NEWPORT – The Evergreen Art Association will have its monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 13 at the Mudhole in Priest River. All artists in the area are invited to attend the potluck picnic at 10 a.m. Prospective members and guests are always welcome.

The art association is also sponsoring a free studio tour Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 95 Trask Road, Diamond Lake. Members will exhibit watercolor, glass and acrylic works. There will be demonstrations and refreshments. For more information, contact Randy Haa at 509-447-5218 or Robert Karr at 509-671-1539.

The featured artist for August is Gail Cory Betz of Newport.

Her work can be seen Aug. 13 to Sept. 10 at the Pend Oreille Valley Network office at 108 S. Washington Ave. in Newport.

Showing their work in the August rotation at the Black Rose Salon and Golden China Restaurant in Newport, and Hardwood Grill in Priest River are Sharon Smith, Channin Manus, Arlouine Gregory, Gladys Duley and Randy Haa. For more information on the Evergreen Art Association, call President Loyce Akers, 208-4370274.

PUD to meet with water committee NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District will have its annual meeting with the citizens water committee Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. at the district offices in Newport. District staff will review financials and talk about water use efficiency and other issues during the hour-long meeting.

The PUD operates nine water systems: Granite-Sacheen, Greenridge, Sandy Shores, Riverview, River Bend, Holiday Shores, Sunvale-Abbie Acres, Lazy Acres, and the town of Metaline Falls. Typically, each system sends a representative to the meeting.

Commissioners approve new ER&R rates

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Tommy Petrie, PUD natural resource field technician, releases one of two rescued eagles on the Pend Oreille River near Furport last week. The young eagles were abandoned by the adults after their nest fell in a June windstorm.

PUD releases rescued eagles NEWPORT – Early in June, two juvenile eagles fell to the ground after a windstorm caused a large branch that was supporting their nest to break.

With their nest gone, the adult eagles abandoned the site, leaving the two youngsters on their own.

Fortunately, the eagles were rescued the following day by a joint effort between the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Pend Oreille Public Utility District, and local volunteers.

The birds were captured without injury, and following IV therapy at the Pend Oreille Veterinary Clinic to rehydrate the birds, they were transported to the raptor center at Moyie Springs, Idaho.

The eagles spent the past two months at the Moyie Raptor Center, under the care of raptor expert Ken English. During their stay at the facility, the birds were encouraged to exercise their developing wing muscles and learned to fly at

Cusick freshmen orientation coming up CUSICK – Incoming freshmen at Cusick High School will have an orientation Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. at the high school.

The first day of school is Sept.

4, the Tuesday after Labor Day. Staff development is scheduled for the week before, with a staff orientation day Aug. 30.

The next school board meeting is Aug. 21 at 3:30 p.m. The board is still seeking a member for Director District 4, which includes the town of Cusick and west to the county boarder. The seat has been open since Kelly Driver resigned at the April meeting. To apply, call 509-445-1125 or visit the district office. Citizens can also recommend people for the position.

Democratic candidates visit for one-on-one NEWPORT – Democratic candidates will be at Newport City Park Saturday, Aug. 25 to talk one-on-one with local voters. Gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee and Rich Cowan, who is running for the Congressional District 5 seat currently held by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, will be visiting, along with local Democratic candidates.

Meet the candidates from 10 a.m. to noon. A picnic in the park will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Bring a lunch and a blanket for an old fashioned picnic in the park. Lemonade and iced tea will be provided by the Pend Oreille County Democrats.

The park is located at First Street and Calispel Avenue.

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the facility’s flight center.

Wednesday, Aug. 1, the eagles were returned to their nest site near Furport on the Pend Oreille River for release.

“It was great to be a part of this recovery, not only because these eagles help make this such a beautiful place to live and are fascinating birds, but because it also demonstrates what can happen when agencies have healthy relationships with each other and can pool resources as well as utilize local volunteers to make something like this happen,” said Tommy Petrie, Pend Oreille PUD’s natural resource field technician.

For the release, Petrie was joined by Cy Rosenthal and Louie Andrews, two fisheries technicians with the Kalispel Tribe who discovered the distressed eaglets.

“Although tentative at first, both of them spread their wings and took flight,” Petrie said.

“Watching them soar above the river and then land in the same tree where their nest had been

was beautiful to see.”

The parents of these youngsters watched from higher up in the same tree. It is expected the parents will rebuild a nest for next year in the same spot.

The following day, the juveniles were observed with their parents.

Spotting an eagle soaring above the Pend Oreille River between Newport and Ione is not unusual these days. The eagle population has increased from 14 pairs in 2005 to 26 today.

The PUD’s natural resource department keeps close watch over the eagles along the Box Canyon reservoir, as required by its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license.

“We know our eagles,” Petrie said. “We know the pairs, where their nests are located, and how many eaglets fledge each year.”

The Pend Oreille River corridor provides good habitat for the eagle population, and the thriving population is evidence of the healthy ecosystem.

Food banks relay on various funds Donations always needed

CUSICK – The three food banks in Pend Oreille County have received nearly $200,000 in federal funding over the last 29 years. But there are many hungry people, and the food banks are always in need for any type of donation, whether cash, food or anything else.

There are several sources of funding for food banks. It’s the federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program that has given a total $193,159 since 1987-1988. Data is not available for the amount of funding received in the first six years.

That money is divided between the three food banks, Crime Victim Services and a few other churches and agencies.

Funding is also provided through a two-year contract with the Washington Depart-

Park board under new county department NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will now be under the direction of the community development department, led by director Mike Lithgow. In the past, the public works director – currently Sam Castro – has led the appointed park board.

Lithgow is involved with the development of the Pend Oreille River Water Trail, public access issues, as well as the county’s comprehensive plan for upcoming projects. Castro said Lithgow approached him about taking on the board because

direct to their facility.

Other sources of food are donations from individuals, some in cash and some in food.

Occasionally, some school kids organize food drives, especially around Christmas.

Some people have donated eggs, garden produce and canned goods.

The Newport Food Bank is currently located next to Owen’s Grocery on Washington Avenue, open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The emergency phone number is 509-671-1450.

The Ione Food Bank is next to the St. Bernard Hall, open Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The emergency phone number is 509-442-3645.

The Cusick Food Bank is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon 509-445-1289.

Herbicide treatment scheduled for Aug. 13-15, weather depending

BY JANELLE ATYEO

DIAMOND LAKE – Popping up on the grassy shorelines at Diamond Lake are innocent looking yellow irises. But those blooming plants are noxious weeds that choke out the native plants that provide good cover for nesting waterfowl.

The Diamond Lake Improvement Association (DLIA) is funding an herbicide treatment to be carried out between Monday, Aug. 13 and Wednesday, Aug. 15, weather permitting.

The lake association contracted with Lakeland Restoration Services LLC to do the treatment.

The association used the same company to treat reed canary grass in the lake’s outlet channel in June. For the iris, they’ll be using an aquatically labeled glyphosate with a surfactant.

It will be applied by air boat.

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he felt it was a good fit.

The board, made up of seven citizens, makes recommendations to the commissioners about recreation projects and managing county park lands, including the park along Highway 2 in the county’s south end and the northern Sweet Creek rest area.

Part of the park fund paid for the public works director’s salary. Now it will offset some costs in the community development department.

Castro said he will continue meeting with the board to ensure a smooth transition.

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ment of Agriculture. Those funds are used mostly to purchase food, but is occasionally used to buy equipment.

All food banks receive government commodities. These used to be given out on one day set aside for this distribution.

For the last five or six years, though, they are added to general stock of food available at the food banks.

The food banks also contract with Second Harvest Food Bank in Spokane and purchase food for the food banks. Volunteer Jo Benham said she recently purchased 11 cases of shelf stable milk that way because she got a good deal on it.

The banks also receive food from Northwest Harvest in Seattle at no cost. Some even receive free transportation of the food from Northwest Harvest

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Residents are asked to remove lawn chairs, rafts, kayaks and other items that could be blown away.

Residents say the iris has been around the lake since at least the 1950s. It has never been targeted with a widespread treatment like the one planned for next week, according to Tom Wimpy, who owns property on Diamond.

His company, Inland Water Pest Control and Consulting, works collaboratively with Lakeland Restoration.

Wimpy said the infestation has gotten particularly bad in the last couple years due to the high water. The tubers from the iris break off and go floating all over the lake, he said.

At the recent DLIA meeting Aug. 1, lake resident Tom VandeVanter spoke out against treating the weeds. He said he would rather the board spend money on getting rid of milfoil and addressing the high water issue. Some claimed the iris was preventing shoreline erosion.

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NEWPORT – In order to cover overhead costs, Pend Oreille County departments will be paying more for the vehicles they use starting next year. Commissioners set new rates for the Equipment Repair and Replacement (ER&R) fund at their July 31 meeting.

The increased rates mean that the departments that use a number of vehicles will have to find a way to pay for them in their budget for the coming year. The road department will pay nearly $122,000 a year for its 70 vehicles. The sheriff will pay about $35,000 for his 20 rigs.

Public works director Sam Castro, who oversees the road department said he should be able to budget for the new rates.

“I think we’re going to be okay,” he said. “It’s going to be tight, but I think we’re going to be fine.”

The new monthly rates are $145.22 per vehicle – slightly lower than what was proposed last month. That covers overhead costs such as staff time to do the bookwork for the fund.

“It identifies the true costs,” Castro said.

The commissioners did not approve the proposed recovery charge of $50 per vehicle per month. That was meant to make up for money the ER&R fund has lost in the past by not charging for overhead expenses.

Castro said the option the commissioners choose, without the recovery charge, “gets us in the right direction.”

Without a change to the current fee system, county staff has said the ER&R fund won’t have enough money to replace vehicles.

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Land on Mars but can’t fix economy?

When I was growing up on my family’s farm in Kettle Falls, I would never have imagined that one day I would have the opportunity to serve in Congress. I was the first person in my family to graduate from college. And GUEST my first job out OPINION of college was REP. CATHY MCMORRIS working for RODGERS then-state Rep. R-WASH. Bob Morton.

Not long after, I was appointed to the state House, and for the next 10 years, served in the Legislature and worked in my family’s small business. In 2004, I was humbled when you first elected me to Congress. And since then, I’ve worked every day to be worthy of your trust.

These days, I have a much bigger district than the one I had in the Legislature. Back then, I represented Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry, Lincoln and parts of Okanogan and Spokane Counties. But there’s no question that the communities that make up Northeast Washington – Republic and Colville, Newport and Davenport, and many others – are still my home.

As your Congresswoman, I am focused on many issues – from the economy to health care, from energy to national security – but I am also working on a number of issues that uniquely affect Northeast Washington.

This month, I was proud to speak on the House floor in support of H.R. 4402, the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act. This bill – which passed the House overwhelmingly – is a huge win for our mining industry. Specifically, it would bring transparency to the permitting process so we can reduce permitting delays and better leverage our vast mineral resources.

Right now, it takes longer to receive a mining development permit in America than any of the other top 25 mining nations in the world. The average waiting period for a permit is seven to 10 years.

The Kettle River-Buckhorn Mine and its 400 employees in Ferry County know that all too well. The EIS schedule and the exploratory permit has been delayed for years and was recently delayed for an additional year without much explanation. That must change. The bill we passed this month is the change we need.

We also need change when it comes to our forest industry.

The forest industry supports thousands of jobs in Northeast Washington, but many of those

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he best thing about the U.S. getting back into space adventures like the recent landing on Mars is that it makes people believe their government can do anything. It makes the voters want more and more and that’s not bad. They say if we can make a pinpoint landing on a spinning rock millions of miles away in space then we can get decent jobs and homes for everyone.

To their credit, the national politicians are talking about improving the sick economy. In fact, they are making it the number one priority. They just aren’t saying exactly how they will do it.

At the state and county levels, we feel the political rhetoric about improving the economy has been weak or non-existent during the primary. With the primary over, those advancing should step up and tell us how they will improve the economy. That means how they will help stabilize and then make the economy grow. This will mean more good jobs, property value increases and growing retail sales. It means local businesses will feel comfortable in investing in their community and not just hanging on like they are now.

State and county candidates can all tell us how, if elected, they will lead us to prosperity. They can tell us how they will encourage business relocation and growth. They can show us how they will spend time and money on issues that move the local economy forward.

For example, they can show us how they will push to increase timber harvests on federal land to supply the vital timber industry.

They can show us how they will cut red tape for business development. And last but not least, show us how they will directly recruit new business to the state and counties. There is nothing more important than economic prosperity after this election. We feel the candidates that convince us that they will lead us out of this recession should be elected this fall. So far in the primaries, none have been convincing.

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Opening ceremonies a disappointment I confess that I turned the television set off and hit the sack as the Andorra athletes were marching into the stadium for the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics.

I knew there were 90 some countries yet to follow with the United States near the end and Paul McCartney as the piece de resistance of the finale, but I was already bored stiff. England had a tough act to follow in being expected to if not exceed, at least match the splendor of what China did but I expected better. Some of the best movies ever made have been English films and some of the best actors, not to mention programs such as Upstairs, Downstairs, As Time Goes By, etc.

Most of what I saw was a vast jumble of people of all stripes mixing in and out while the narrator tried to explain this was a history of the growth of England from farmland to industrial prominence to celebrating their national health act (???).

The only bright spot in the whole thing was Daniel Craig playing James Bond to Queen Elizabeth II with that stunt where they were supposed to be parachuting out of a helicopter. That was good.

I must admit though that my granddaughter, aged 10, thought the show was terrific. She didn’t see it with me. She saw it at her home.

“I loved the part where they had the kids in the beds,” she told me. “And I loved Mary Poppins.”

I didn’t see Mary Poppins, I said.

What did she do?

“Oh she came down out of the sky,” said Carli. “A whole bunch of Mary Poppins.” Oh, I said. I do recall a bunch of people coming down out of the sky but I didn’t know who they were. I was looking for James Bond and Queen Elizabeth.

Carli liked the rest of the show too although she wasn’t allowed to stay up for the whole thing.

She’s a very bright little girl. I asked her if they discussed the elections at her school and she said yes. Who, I asked, would you vote for for president?

“The one who lets us keep our guns,” she said.

I guess that was to be expected. Carli comes from a clan of

hunters and fishermen and has completed a training course for young would-be hunters. She aspires to shoot a deer this year. Her brother, just two years older, shot his first deer last year, a spike.

Being more of a fan of the Winter Olympics than the summer games, I haven’t watched events. I hear the results the next morning on the news. I also got to hear a replay of Paul McCartney murdering “Hey Jude,” the song he wrote back when he was an active Beatle and agreed with critics that he should probably GUEST retire.

Devoted fans OPINION blamed his poor ADELE singing job FERGUSON on inhalation CORRESPONDENT of smoke that filled the stadium from some source near him.

Anyway, Mitt Romney, who was in London on a trip to several countries, got almost as much publicity as the Olympics when he made the mistake of being truthful when asked about security arrangements for the games in London.

He wasn’t sure about security, he said, having heard and read in the news that the outfit hired to do that job was having a hard time finding enough people for the jobs and the English authorities had to call in some Army troops to lend a hand.

English media and some officials went nuts at Romney’s remarks as did our own media. Funny how our Obamaworshipping media practically buried the news about a much worse insult to the English when one of the first things done by the new president when he moved into the White House was to ship back to England the bust of Winston Churchill presented to President Bush after 9/11. I read later it was in response to England’s treatment of Kenya, home of Obama’s father.

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To the editor: This is in response to the July 11 story “Montana men plead to lesser charges.”

I was John M. Davis Jr.’s cellmate while he was here. The man was very unpleasant and negative to other inmates. The man was caught red handed for second degree kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment and unlawful possession of a firearm – a sawed off shotgun – and a man bound in his trunk.

Just the gun charge alone, a felon with a sawed off shotgun, is a serious crime – serious time. He should have been looking at a half century behind bars.

I’ve been all around in jails in other states and have never in my life seen someone get felonies of this nature dropped to misdemeanor charges and 40 days in jail and a $50 a month fine.

I was in the Pend Oreille County Jail on a misdemeanor traffic offense and did as much time as this man did.

I feel this kidnapping case is out of the prosecutor’s league, too big for them to handle so they let this man free! He was never extradited to face more charges, he was released to his family from Montana to go back home to “finish what he started,” but this time he’ll “make no mistakes and do it right.”

Meanwhile, they choose to ramrod people like me who are not driving around with guns or people in the trunk.

I am also a felon and I can assure you if I’m ever caught with a sawed off shotgun, it would be a long time before I see the streets again.

Where is the justice?

-Josh Boles Spokane

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To the editor: Once again our most pronounced anti-gunner has stepped forward with another other-world rant against gun owners with his automatic, robot computer killer guns, no more jaywalkers or red light runners!

The second amendment does not and never has protected anyone from a psychopath, especially from a well planned and executed event like the tragic event in Aurora, Colo. It only gives a person the right – if they so choose to have their personal background checked – to see if they qualify to purchase a weapon for sport, hunting or self protecting, and no one except police, military, etc. can purchase a super technology type gun. The single shot muzzleloader you mention was a super technology type weapon in its time!

And yes! A criminal does need to fear before risking breaking into a home with looting, rape, assault on his mind, unless he knows for sure that the government has insured the homeowner is armed-less and therefore harmless.

Always keep in mind that law enforcement generally arrives after the crime.

-Larry Connelly Cusick

Guns don’t kill people; people do To the editor: Replying to Pete Scobby’s editorial letter about Second Amendment Rights, we all have rights. Yours is Freedom of Speech (weekly or weakly) and mine is Second Amendment Rights. Our judicial

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NASA scientists are marveling at the “near perfect” landing of the Mars rover Curiosity Sunday. The rover is expected to send photos to Earth revealing evidence of water, a key sign of life on the planet.

Do you believe signs of life, however primitive, will be found on Mars?

Absolutely. It’s naïve to think the only life forms are on Earth.

No. The conditions necessary for life can only be found on Earth.

I think the whole thing is a hoax, like the moon landing in 1969.

system needs to man-up, stiffer sentences for gun related crimes. Not more gun control. Thanks to a 1995 “Hard Time For Armed Crime Act” a Stevens County man is facing 125 years in prison for stealing a firearm used in a senseless murder. I applaud Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith for such a ruling. Our judicial system needs to deal with people, not guns! Whatever happened to the eye of an eye, tooth for a tooth theory?

If you take a high tech 100 round magazine firearm or a muzzleloader, lay it on a table, fully loaded or charged, absolutely nothing is ever going to happen. It will not shoot anyone, discharge by itself but merely collect dust until someone picks it up. People kill/ murder people, not guns. Let’s outlaw spoons … cause they make us fat.

I will carry a firearm with my concealed weapons permit into a theatre or anywhere else to protect myself and you, when confronted by a “crazed” gunman that could care less about us. Live by shooting back or die by more gun control … it’s a people’s choice. Pete, if guns kill people, how does one get out of a gun show alive?

Spokane’s red light traffic cameras, let’s add one to every intersection, for more traffic control/fines. Is that really going to help? Cars don’t kill people, people behind the wheels do. Double the fines.

Liquor doesn’t kill innocent people, people drinking it does, triple the fine/time in jail … watch it all stop then.

Second Amendment Rights … forever.

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In these tough economic times, do you feel you’re better off than your parents were at your age?

While my parents were well established by this time, I’ve put things like marriage, buying a house and having kids on hold until I’m more financially stable.

My parents lived in much simpler times. I feel it was easier to get ahead then.

5% 29% 24% 43% I know my parents struggled financially at my age. I live a more comfortable life than they did.

Total Votes: 21

I feel that my parents’ generation learned to get by with less. It’s not that we’re worse off, it’s that we expect more.

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PUD, City Light complete emergency action plan exercise IONE – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District and Seattle City Light completed a joint exercise of their emergency action plans for Box Canyon and Boundary dams in late June. As required by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), hydroelectric projects are required to develop, maintain, and exercise their plans.

An emergency action plan is a document that identifies potential emergency conditions at a dam and specifies pre-planned actions to be followed to minimize property damage or loss of life as a result of failure or mis-operation of a dam. The plan is a collaborative effort between the dam owner, county emergency management, emergency response organizations, state dam safety officials, leaders of downstream communities, and directly or indirectly, everyone who may be responsible for the proper implementation of the action plan. FERC requires hydroelectric projects to exercise emergency action plans every five years.

Participants in the June 27

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Emergency response officials review plans for dealing with a natural disaster related to the hydroelectric dams in north Pend Oreille County.

exercise included Seattle City Light, Pend Oreille PUD, Pend Oreille County Fire District No. 2, Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, Teck Mine, Avista Corp., the U.S. Border Patrol, Puget Sound Energy, the National Weather Service, Fortis BC, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

During the exercise, the groups worked collaboratively to simulate appropriate responses and actions in the event of a natural disaster, which for the purpose of the exercise was a mock earthquake near Metaline. A FERC representative was on site to observe and validate the exercise.

stead of pointing fingers, you may better serve your readers with nonbiased information. Isn’t that what newspapers are supposed to provide?

I realize that it’s difficult to decipher the true platform from the “show” of politics in our country, but that makes it more important that we all get the best of information and who will best serve us to move our county, state and country forward. I encourage you to do what you can best do to help that cause.

- Cathi Rawley Newport

maximum of $5,000 (and probably only half of that). But when my opponent, Joel Kretz, has almost $60K in his coffers before the primary, first of all I am outraged, secondly I am disheartened and thirdly I am mad. Do we really need to donate that kind of money for a state representative?

Do we need to donate the more than $48,000 that Shelly Short has raised for an unopposed race?

This is politics as usual and sorry but Shelly and Joel, you are paid for and purchased.

Isn’t this exactly what most of us regular people are upset about in politics? Isn’t this exactly what we bitch about on a national level?

Some people wonder why I say that I will be a burr in the saddle of Olympia politicians. This is exactly why.

I am tired and fed up just like you are with the politics as usual in Olympia. If I happen to be the David in this David and Goliath story, then I will shake things up.

I promise you that.

-Bob Wilson Ione

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Newspaper needs to provide nonbiased information for voters To the editor: This letter is in response to your editorial of Aug. 1. I too have been a fan of the “go to the polling place and vote” group.

My reason was that I just like to go there and experience it. It had a small-town flavor that I really enjoyed, but like so many other things, times change and our elections procedures all across the country do too. However, on Election Day, voters and observers are welcome to visit the auditor’s office, cast their ballots, visit a bit and enjoy refreshments.

It didn’t escape my awareness that as a publisher of the local newspaper that you could help inform the voter of what the many candidates’ platforms are.

In recent weeks I have read about our local candidates in your paper, but I don’t remember much about our state candidates in The Miner (maybe I just missed it). In-

Nearly $60,000 in contributions … really?

To the editor: OK, I was hoping to raise $2,000, and with my own money I believe I have a chance to win.

But according to the Aug. 1 edition of The Newport Miner, my opponent, Joel Kretz, already has $59,418 raised for his campaign.

Honest to God really?

No, I am only going to spend a

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jobs are threatened by a combination of judicial activism and excessive government regulation.

In 2010, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that forest storm water runoff produced during logging must be regulated by the Clean Water Act (CWA) – a flawed decision, especially during a bad economy. If the government enforces the court’s ruling, it would mean that landowners would need to get a separate federal permit for every culvert and bridge under their roads. There would also be significant new monitoring requirements. An appeal of any one permit could bring logging to a halt. Thousands of small forest landowners in Northeast Washington could be forced out of business.

To prevent this from happening, I worked with Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., and the forest industry to introduce the

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Silviculture Regulatory Consistency Act, which would restore the federal government’s policy under CWA and protect jobs. The bill is currently before the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

On a related note, I am also working to help Eastern Washington’s Secure Rural Schools, which rely on forest industry revenue to receive federal education aid and county support. I strongly support the Federal Forest County Revenue, Schools and Jobs Act which would ensure the long-term viability of the Secure Rural Schools program by putting our people and our land back to work at a time when we need it most.

Let’s face it, when the government owns land – whether through a wilderness designation or a monument designation – it almost completely eliminates all economic vitality in the surrounding area. With job creation and economic growth now more im-

portant than ever, it is imperative that Congress review such major decisions regarding land ownership.

That’s why I cosponsored H.R. 758, The National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act. This bill would require the president to receive approval from Congress before designating a national monument, making the designation process more democratic, collaborative and inclusive. I will continue to support it.

When I was in Colville around the Fourth of July, I was reminded that what makes Eastern Washington great isn’t the beauty of the land or the living we make off it. No, what makes this corner of America great is the people who call it home – my home. As I continue working in Congress – on issues ranging from the local to the national to the international – your wisdom and character will continue to inspire me.

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Forecast identifies future water needs YAKIMA – How to meet the water needs for Eastern Washington’s communities, industry, crops and fisheries is the focus of a report recently finalized by the Washington Department of Ecology’s Office of Columbia River (OCR). The forecast evaluates likely changes in surface water supply and demand in Eastern Washington over the next 20 years.

The Columbia River Basin Long-Term Water Supply and Demand Forecast will serve as a guide for developing new water supplies in Eastern Washington.

According to the forecast, water managers will need to pay particular attention to changes in temperature and precipitation. Hotter, drier summers and warmer, wetter winters in Eastern Washington will create new water supply challenges.

Reduced snowpack, more rain in winter, and earlier snowmelt are predicted to lessen the amount of water available in late summer and early fall when demands are high.

“It will take innovative water solutions to meet existing and future water demands in the basin,” said Derek Sandison, Ecology’s Office of Columbia River director. “The forecast helps to identify where additional water supply is currently needed and where it will be needed in the future. As we identify these needs, we can target where we make capital investments in infrastructure projects to meet those needs, both instream and out-of-stream.”

Water needed for agriculture Meeting current demands is already a challenge. During drought years, Columbia River instream flows fall as much as 13.4 million acre-feet below Washington Administrative Code (WAC) requirements for fish. In the tributaries, instream flows are 500,000 acre-feet below what is required. Additionally, during drought some 360 junior water rights may be curtailed or interrupted along the Columbia River, resulting in an unmet need of as much as a 310,000 acre-feet in severest drought years. Some 164,000

acre-feet of surface water is needed to irrigate 70,000 acres now relying on declining aquifers in the Odessa Subarea, and 450,000 acre-feet of new supply must be found to meet needs in the Yakima Basin.

At 6.3 million acre-feet per year, agriculture is the largest single diverter and consumer of water in Eastern Washington among the many water users along the Columbia River and its tributaries. Other users include domestic, municipal and industrial water consumers, as well as power generators and fisheries that rely on water that stays in the rivers.

By 2030, the combined influences of climate change, economic trends and population growth will result in a 1.9 percent (approximately 170,000-acre-feet per year) increase in the amount of water needed for agricultural irrigation.

In the next two decades, the forecast predicts the water demand for cities and communities in Eastern Washington will increase by approximately 24 percent or an additional 117,500 acre-feet per year, based on expected population growth and associated industrial development.

Hydropower use in Eastern Washington is expected to remain stable over the same time, with increases in energy demand being met through conservation projects and power from other energy sources.

Since 2006, OCR has developed approximately 150,000 acre-feet of new water supply by tapping into water stored behind Grand Coulee Dam, funding irrigation piping and infrastructure improvements, and water right acquisitions.

Another 200,000 acre-feet is in near-term development, with several projects coming on line.

Permits will soon be issued from water stored at Sullivan Lake, and streamflows bolstered and new acreage watered through a pump and conservation project at Red Mountain.

The supply and demand forecast is updated every five years.

The next report is due in 2016.

The forecast is available online

at: www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/ wr/cwp/forecast/forecast.html.

Ecology asked to develop new water supplies Authored by Ecology with Washington State University (WSU) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), the forecast is the most comprehensive look at surface water supply and demand to be produced in the state.

Employing the latest computer modeling tools, the report incorporates factors such as climate change, population growth and regional and global economic conditions into forecast calculations. It also leverages and further builds on modeling tools and datasets developed by the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group.

Stream conditions for the tributaries in eight river basins that are critical for fish spawning, rearing and survival are identified and evaluated in a “Columbia River Instream Atlas,” a companion tool developed by WDFW. “The Instream Atlas will serve as a great tool to help identify where fish needs are and opportunities to match water development projects with those needs,” said Teresa Scott, WDFW’s natural resource policy coordinator. “Supporting fisheries is an important component of the state’s mission to develop water for the benefit of all our water needs.”

In 2006, the Legislature tasked Ecology with developing new water supplies for the Columbia River Basin for both instream and out-of-stream benefits. The program is directed to focus on projects that create opportunities to issue new water rights, acquire commensurate water in support of streamflows for fish, deliver water to Odessa Subarea irrigators relying on groundwater supplies that are diminishing and find water to offset the needs of junior water users whose rights may be interrupted during drought.

In addition, legislators directed Ecology to prepare a supply and demand forecast.

Inn at the Lake owners appeal to planning commission DIAMOND LAKE – The owners of the Inn at the Lake, a vacation rental on Diamond Lake, have appealed the county’s notice of violation of county code to the Pend Oreille County Planning Commission, according to Mike Lithgow director of community development for the county.

The county alleges that the inn didn’t get the necessary building permits to add three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms to the building, that it needs a conditional use permit to operate a special event center in the current location and that the inn is an unauthorized vacation rental.

The inn is owned by Gayle Cagianut through the Cagianut Family Trust.

Stacy Bjordahl is an attorney representing the inn owners.

She maintains the inn is grandfathered in and doesn’t require a vacation rental permit.

Lithgow said the matter hasn’t been scheduled yet before the planning commission. They will likely take up the matter in late August, he said.

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Blanchard Library Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Weight Watchers: 11:30 a.m. to Noon Weigh in and Noon meeting - Camas Center for Community Wellness, Usk Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Home and Community Educators Diamond Lake Club: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Priest River TOPS: 6 p.m. - Priest River Free Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House in Newport THURSDAY, AUG. 9 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Home and Community Educators Dalkena Club: Noon - Call Bonnie Witt 509-447-3647 or Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hos-

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pitality House in Newport StoryTime: 1 p.m. - Newport Library Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick After School Readers Club: 3 p.m.

- Priest River Library Family Movie Night: 5:30-8 p.m. Newport Library Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Garden Clinic: 6-8 p.m. - Newport Library Alcoholics Anonymous: 6:30 p.m.

- Newport Hospital Cafeteria Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard

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Highway 211 Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - VFW, 220 Larch St., Priest River. Call Jan 208-9466131

FRIDAY, AUG. 10 Pend Oreille Valley Relay For Life Newport High School Track Blanchard TOPS: 8:30-10 a.m. Blanchard Community Church Drop-in Sewing: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Overeaters Anonymous: 10 a.m.

- Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Diabetic Support Group: 1 p.m.

- Newport Hospital, Call 509-4473556 Stitchery Club: 1-3 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Dance Class: 5:30p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. - 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown, House of the Lord Coffey Twins and Satins Concert: 6:30 p.m. - Circle Moon Theater,

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SATURDAY, AUG. 11 Pend Oreille Valley Relay For Life: Newport High School Track Treasurers on Foxwood: Foxwood Tea House, Diamond Lake Area Boating Safety Class: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2 Lawnmower Drag Races: 9 a.m. to noon - Oldtown Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport Women’s AA: 9:30 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Kids Movie Club: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - Newport Library Sacheen Lake Association Annual Picnic: 11 a.m. - Myers-Harter Sanctuary River Mountain Village Open House: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - 608 W. Second, Newport Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. Priest River Senior Center Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/ Auxiliary: 1 p.m. - Priest River VFW Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown Coffey Twins and Satins Concert: 6:30 p.m. - Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211 SUNDAY, AUG. 12 Treasurers on Foxwood - Foxwood Tea House, Diamond Lake Area

Screening for Crystals with Dean Younge: 2 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Newport Youth: 4 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House MONDAY, AUG. 13 Blanchard Community Breakfast: 7-11 a.m. - Blanchard Community Center Evergreen Art Association: 10 a.m.

- Riverbank Restaurant Hospitality House Senior Potluck: Noon - Newport Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 6:30 p.m.

- Newport Hospital Cafeteria Blanchard Grange Meeting: 7 p.m.

- Blanchard Grange Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m.

- Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick TUESDAY, AUG. 14 Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Group: 10 a.m. - Blanchard Inn Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m.

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

- Pineridge Community Church, Newport, use back entrance Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Garden Clinic: 6-8 p.m. - Cusick Library Bingo: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. Spirit Lake

Volunteers needed for Poker Paddle NEWPORT – The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for the Pirates of the Pend Oreille Poker Paddle to work the stops along the Pend Oreille River. The one-day, family-friendly event is set for Saturday, Aug. 18.

Businesses and organizations can promote themselves at these stops with “sponsored by” signs and provide snacks, refreshments and promotional material.

Contact Greg Jakeman at 509447-1040 or Leslie Maki at 509447-5922 to volunteer.

Spruce Street project moving forward NEWPORT – Preparing to widen a section of Spruce Street in northern Newport and replace water and sewer infrastructure, the city is seeking an engineer to draw up construction plans.

Qualification packages are due to the city Aug. 29.

Design work will be complete by the end of the year with construction taking place over two months in the summer of 2013.

The project budget is almost $971,000, paid partially

through a state block grant, federal HUD funding and some city funds.

This is the third phase of a project to widen the street, put in sidewalks and replace water and sewer pipes. The first phase started in 2007 with work on Calispel Avenue. In 2009, Calispel north of First Street and a few blocks of Spruce were redone. The final phase continues the work on Spruce from Cass Avenue to Highway 2.

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The flagged locations on this map of Diamond Lake are locations where yellow flag iris will be sprayed. The infestation is extensive around the southwest end of the lake where the land is owned by the Boy Scouts.

in the water, it wouldn’t be able to spread around the lake if it was kept in beds away from the shoreline.

“We’re trying to reach a happy medium,” he said. “If people really want the plant, they could grow in a garden.”

People are advised to wear gloves when digging the iris, as the rhizomes can cause skin irritation. Also, be careful not to allow the rhizomes to break off

into the water.

The herbicide will be applied over one long day, likely Monday.

But since it’s sprayed in the air, it requires a windless day. Kluttz said there are no swimming or fishing restrictions, but pets and children should be kept away from the treated plants for a day after the treatment.

Lakeland Restoration will be working under the permit from Pend Oreille County’s noxious

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“In one weekend with boats, it’s amazing how much that grass has taken a beating,” VandeVanter said, referring to the lifting of the no wake zone the weekend before.

Wimpy said the irises don’t help with the erosion problem. David Kluttz of Lakeland Restoration will be doing the actual treatment next week. He said the irises only create a false impression that there’s something there that will prevent erosion.

The southwest end of the lake bordering the Boy Scout property is particularly thick with yellow flag iris. Kluttz said they will generally be treating the entire shoreline.

DLIA members surveyed the lake for iris infestations earlier this year. They came up with 99 locations.

The iris grows along the edge of the water, which is owned by the state. Therefore, the landowner’s permission is not required before doing the treatment. Residents were notified of the treatment with a letter from Lakeland Restoration sent July 23.

Because some residents may want to keep the ornamental flowers, Lakeland suggests they move it from the shoreline before the treatment date. The state doesn’t technically allow the cultivation of noxious weeds, but Kluttz said since the plant propagates by dropping seeds

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Selkirk Film Festival features local movies METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre is once again hosting the Selkirk Film Festival Aug. 10-12, showing a weekend of locally and regionally produced films from the U.S. and Canada.

A donation of $7 is suggested.

Friday, Aug. 10 starts with

a 7 p.m. showing of “Smoke Signals,” written by New York Times best-selling author Sherman Alexie who is from Spokane. The movie is based on his collection of short stories, “The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven.”

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See our complete inventory online at www.oldtownautos.com.(51-tf) DID YOU GET YOUR BOOK YET? This special collector’s edition, “100 Years of Pend Oreille County” is selling fast...only a few left! $18.30 with tax ($5.00 shipped anywhere.)

Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers. (509) 447-2433. (17tf) TREASURES ON FOXWOOD August 11 and 12, 9:00 a.m.

Admission $4.00, under 12 free.

Architectural and industrial salvage, antiques, collectibles, shabby, repurposed and more! Wine patio.

Live music. Teahouse open. 5 miles south of Newport, just off Highway 2. (509) 589-0097. (26HB-2) MECHANIC WANTED Part time, could possibly work into full time. Apply in person E&L Service, 128 South Washington Avenue, Newport. (26HB-2) MOVING SALE Friday, August 10th and Saturday, August 11th 8 am - 5 pm. 3392 Conklin Meadows, Newport (Trinity Lane). Tools, furniture, building supplies, snowboard, crib and dresser, kitchen items, baby/kid toys, miscellaneous items. (26HB-2) ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOUR Saturday, August 11, 10:00-5:00.

95 Trask Road, Diamond Lake.

Sponsored by Evergreen Art Association. Free! (26HB-2) OPEN HOUSE Wednesday August 8th and Saturday August 11th, 11:00-3:00. 142 Davis Lake Road, Usk. Beautiful cedar secondary home. Price reduced! (702) 300-9858. (26HB-2p) COMMERCIAL PROPERTY in strip mall. Available November 1st. 1200 square feet, 301 West Spruce Street, Newport. Lease negotiable. (509) 954-8467 or (509) 747-7134. (27HB-2p) TOOL SALE Lots of power and hand tools. Lots of miscellaneous garage sale items.

Oh, lots of tools! 5472 Northshore Diamond Lake Road. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 10, 11, 12, 9:00-3:00. (27p) LOW MILES 2000 Ford Ranger 6 cylinder, 3 L manual, 28,530 original mileage, canopy, bed liner trailer. Hitch, mounted snow tires, always garaged and maintained - $5,695.

(509) 447-3465. (27p) 2 FAMILY MOVING SALE Furniture, antiques, collectibles, gift items, household and much more!

Friday, August 10 and Saturday, August 11, 8:00 to 3:00. 918 West 5th Street, Newport. (27p) FOR SALE 40 S & W Hi-Point, like new with case and ammunition. $175 or best offer.

(208) 946-9931. (27p) AHOY MATIES! Come find ye treasures at the first annual Pirate’s Plunder event! Friday, August 17th 10 am to 9 pm, visit participating stores (see ad page 5A to collect treasure map and gold coins for raffle prizes!) 6 pm to 9 pm street dance, barbeque and costume contest on 3rd Street.

Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm continued store sales. Aargh! (27HB-2) MALE 59 Wants active lady for long term relationship. Must like seafood, wild game, country music, gardening, critters, dancing, travel, time for love. Gene (509) 589-0384.

(27HB-2p) SALE Friday - Saturday, 8 - 6, 325084 Highway 2, Diamond Lake. Tools, fishing, trolling motors, planer, antique dresser, mirror, china hutch, large oak table, new 200 motorbike, drum, guitar, collectibles, furniture, Craftsman floor drill press, dishes, much more. (27p)

LARGE YARD SALE 2 family, Thursday through Saturday, 9 to 4. Tools, Tonka toys, lots of stuff!

1477 West Settlement Road, Priest River. Go to Highway 2 and Eastside Road and follow signs. (27p) MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE August 10th, 11th, and 12th, 9 am- 4 pm. 301 Fea Street, Newport. (27p) GARAGE SALES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Saturday and Sunday 8 to 5. 286 and 444 Forest Grove Lane off Camden Road, Newport. (27p) DIAMOND LAKE YOUTH GROUP At Grace Bible Church, corner of Northshore and Jorgens Road.

Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Pizza, live music, fun. (27HB-6p) P.E.O. YARD SALE Friday, August 10th, 8:00 am - ?

Corner of Highway 2 and 41, next to McDonald’s. Proceeds support scholarship projects. (27p) STRAY HORSE Found on HooDoo Loop Road August 6th. Call Cassandra (208) 437-0104. (27) PICNIC IN NEWPORT CITY PARK With Jay Inslee and Rich Cowan and local Democrats. Saturday, August 25, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Bring a picnic lunch and meet the candidates! (509) 447-2563. (27) HONESTLY HUGE YARD SALE Wood stove; desk; book shelves; Antiques: furniture; Fostoria dishes; standing horse feeder; Fencing: treated wood posts and t-posts, chain link (some vinyl-coated), at 800 feet heavy-guage field fence; sprinkler system valve boxes, building materials. Friday, 8:30 -5:00, Saturday 8:30- 4:00, Camden Grange, East on Camden Road at South end of Diamond Lake. (27) EAGLES LODGE #3443 Fish fry or chicken strips $7.00 Friday night August 10th 5- 7 pm.

Steak or chicken fried steak $10.00 Saturday August 11th 5- 7 pm.

Desert Rose Dance Band, Saturday, 7- 11 pm. 236 South Union Avenue, Newport. Eagles members and their guests. (27p) JOIN THE CLUB LuckyUs Ranch Dog Blog...training tips, resources and stories of canine love. Visit us at www.luckyusranch. com. (27HB-4) KAYAK, CANOE, paddles, women’s and men’s snow shoes, bags, poles, solid maple desk, glass top, oak computer desk.

(509) 447-3465. (27p) SALES BY TUDY Moving Sale, Friday and Saturday 8 - 4. From Newport, go 1 mile out on Highway 41, turn Old Priest River Road, go to Cedar Lane, follow green signs. Couch, 5 queen mattress sets, dressers, rolling tool chest (Craftsman), tools. Ton of very nice items. A great sale!

No previews or early sales. Cash preferred. (27p) BIG MOVING SALE Friday and Saturday 9:00 to 2:00.

527 Quail Loop, Newport. (27p) MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE Material, crafts, auto parts and much more. 252 Rider Road, North of Sacheen off 211 and Buck Creek Road. (509) 939-9033 for directions.

Saturday and Sunday 9 to 5. (27p) RIVER RENTAL Seeking professional individual or couple to rent 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on Pend Oreille River between Newport and Priest River. Newly remodeled gourmet kitchen, washer, dryer, oversized shop/garage. Deck and dock on 100 feet of waterfront. On plowed county road. $800 per month, no smoking, no pets. Available after Labor Day. (509) 844-6014. (27p) Miner want ads work.

The 89-minute comedy/drama tells the story of two young Native Americans, Victor Joseph and Thomas Builds-the-Fire, who leave the reservation on a road trip to retrieve the body of Victor’s dead father. The film took top honors at the Sundance Film Festival and was filmed partially in Spokane.

The festival’s popular flagship event, “Local Shorts,” begins at 7 p.m. Saturday Aug. 11.

The evening’s event will screen a diverse slate of locally and regionally produced films with filmmakers on hand to answer your questions. Film types include comedy, drama, documentary, experimental, mystery and animation.

The screening Sunday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. is the “The Grub Stake,” by filmmaker Nell Shipman. This 100-minute film about a young woman lured to

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the Yukon by a gambler with promises of marriage and a grubstake for a gold mine was released in 1923 and filmed locally.

Shipman’s film making is documented by local author Eva Gayle Six in “Jennie’s Tiger,” her book chronicling the life of Jennie Wooding, a pioneer woman who settled in Tiger. The author will be on hand for a book signing following the film screening.

The film is silent with a subsequently added accompanying score.

Wine, beer and refreshments will be available. Suggested admittance donation is $7. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Cutter Theatre.

For more information call 509446-4108, Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit www.selkirkfilmfestival. blogspot.com.

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8 Metaline Town Council: 7 p.m. Metaline Town Hall

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

THURSDAY, AUG. 9 Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. Ione Library North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce: 6-8:30 p.m. – American Legion, Metaline Falls

TUESDAY, AUG. 14 Metaline Cemetery District No. 2 Board: 10 a.m. - Metaline Town Hall Garden Clinic: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ione Library Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. Ione Library Metaline Falls Town Council: 7 p.m. - Metaline Falls Town Hall

FRIDAY, AUG. 10 Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Selkirk Film Festival ‘Smoke Signals’: 7 p.m. - Cutter Theatre Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Ione Senior Center SATURDAY, AUG. 11 Selkirk Film Festival Local Shorts: 7 p.m. - Cutter Theatre

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Going-away party planned for Ione resident IONE – A farewell celebration is Kenyon has been North Pend planned for Ione resident Dolores Oreille County’s Avon representaM. Kenyon, who will be moving tive for the last 25 years, winning to Wisconsin. The celebration is the Mrs. Albee award every year planned for Sunday, Aug. 12 from for top sales. In the past, she has 1-4 p.m. at the Lions Club Train been a Sarah Coventry jewelry Depot in Ione. dealer and sold Tupperware.

Kenyon’s beloved husband, She helped Elliot with produce, Elliot, passed away in 2009, and feed sales and, in later years, his she is leaving the area to return gold prospecting supplies. She was to her home state after 37 years. involved with the Ione Chamber Her surviving eight brothers and of Commerce, holding secretary sisters, daughter Barbara and son and treasurer positions. Kenyon Thomas all live within a few miles is an active volunteer at the Ione of where she will live with her Library and is involved with the eldest son, Robert Novak, in Black web-based genealogy site, tranRiver Falls, Wis. scribing historic material based in Kenyon married Elliot Harlow Wisconsin.

Kenyon Dec. 13, 1974, and six The community is invited to months later left Merrillan, Wis., come celebrate, share memories on June 2, 1975. They lived in and say farewell to Kenyon.

Alvardo, Minn.; Byron Wyo.; St. Ignatius, Mont.; Columbia Falls, Mont.; Moses Lake, Wash.; Oroville, Wash.; and then back to Moses Lake – all within four years.

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Land board votes in covenants at Priest Lake sites

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

BOISE – The Idaho state land board approved placing covenants on leased cottage sites at Priest Lake to ensure the nature of the properties doesn’t change as they become privately owned through auction.

After a State Supreme Court ruling earlier this summer, the state is deciding whether to sell or auction the sites to private owners. While some lease holders were opposed to the covenants, a majority were in favor of them. The board voted last week. The covenants will ensure the properties remain cottage sites even when they become privately owned.

The leasing of State Endowment Trust Land for use as residential sites, known as cottage sites, has been active since the early 1900s. People leased the sites and built cabins and other improvements, some of which have been in families for generations. However, the lease prices were deemed grossly under market value, violating the state Constitution that mandates the

Fire district to discuss paramedic job IONE – The commissioners of Pend Oreille Fire District 2 will hold a special meeting to discuss the job description for a paramedic.

The district is currently without a paramedic and is working on hiring a new one.

The meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 9 at 9 a.m. at the administrative office at Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione.

state maximize returns on endowment lands. Revenue raised from the lands goes to public schools.

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, who serves on the Lands Board, sued the board saying lease costs were too low.

In February 2010, the State Board of Land Commissioners directed the Idaho Department of Lands to develop a plan to unify the ownership of the leased cottage sites located at both Payette and Priest lakes. The department, with the assistance of real estate consultants and legal counsel specializing in real estate and land use law, developed the Cottage Site Plan.

The foundation for the Cottage Site Plan and its recommendations are based on the State of Idaho Constitutional mandate

that over the decades the cottage site leases have been offered to potential lessees in an “as is” condition, raw land and nothing more; meaning that access roads, dry utilities (electrical power, cable, telephone), wet utilities (sewer and water) and the roles and responsibilities for the use and care of common areas, such as roadways and access ways to the lake front, have not be developed or documented.

The process was designed to address access situations, delineating roles and responsibilities for common/reserve areas and subdivision platting. The plats being developed at Payette and Priest lakes will more clearly define water rights, legal accesses, and many other elements necessary for the lots to be exchanged or auctioned.

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Pend Oreille County Fair Schedule and Highlights Monday, Aug. 13

6-8 p.m. - Hay King Competition bales presented for testing

Tuesday, Aug. 14

5-7 p.m. - Horse Vet inspection in rodeo grounds parking lot.

7:30 p.m. - Horse Exhibitor’s Meeting

Wednesday, Aug. 15

8:30 a.m. - Horse Fitting and Showing 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Receiving of all exhibits 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Concession, Commercial, Grange and FFA Booths Set-up 12:30 p.m. - Horse Halter Classes, 4-H and Open 2-7 p.m. - Veterinary Inspection 2-7 p.m. - Swine weigh-in as they arrive 4 p.m. - Horse - Stock Horse - Seniors only 5:15 p.m. - Horse Costume Classes 7 p.m. - Sheep and Swine Weigh-in 7 p.m. - Deadline for all livestock exhibits 9 p.m. - Deadline for exhibits 9 p.m. - All booths must be in place

Thursday, Aug. 16

7 a.m. - Poultry, rabbit and pocket pet exhibitor’s meeting 8 a.m. - Beef Weigh-in 8 a.m. - Judging of all exhibits begins 8 a.m. - Horse Performance Divisions: English Equitation, English Pleasure, Stockseat Equitation, Western Pleasure, Bareback 8:30 a.m. - Poultry Fitting and Showing 9:30 a.m. - Livestock Exhibitors Meeting 11 a.m. - Cavy Fitting and Showing 11:30 a.m. - Pocket Pet Judging 11:30 a.m. - Flag Ceremony - National Anthem Noon - Official Fair Opening All Day - Entertainment - Super Science Show, Professor Bamboozle 12:30 p.m. - Rabbit Fitting and Showing 12:30 p.m. - Camelid Fitting and Showing, followed by obstacle course 1 p.m. - Horse Trail Class 1-3 p.m. - Drop Spindle Paint with Markers

Demonstration in Fleece and Fiber Building 3 p.m. - Small Animal Barn Judging Contest 3 p.m. - Beef Fitting and Showing, followed by conformation 4 p.m. - Horse Judging: 4-H, FFA and Open 5 p.m. - Horse Apple Pie Eating Contest 6-8 p.m. - Entertainment in the park - Grassville Bluegrass Band

Friday, Aug. 17

8 a.m. to noon - SWINE Fitting and Showing followed by Swine Conformation All Day - Handspinning in Fleece and Fiber Building All Day - Entertainment - Super Science Show, Professor Bamboozle 9 a.m. - Dog Show 9:30 a.m. - Rooster Crowing Contest 10 a.m. to noon - Weaving Demonstration in Fleece and Fiber Building Noon - Apple Pie and Monster Cookie entries due 12:30-2:30 p.m. - Entertainment - Dick Frost 1 p.m. - Market Goat Conformation 1 p.m. - Poultry Costume Contest 1:15-4 p.m. - SHEEP Fitting and Showing 2 p.m. - Apple pie and Monster Cookie judging 2 p.m. - Cat Show 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Demonstrations at 4-H Exhibit building 3 p.m. - Pocket Pet Costume Contest 3-6 p.m. - Cupcake Decorating in Baking Department 4 p.m. - Horse Western Games 4:30 p.m. - Dairy Fitting and Showing followed by conformation 6-8 p.m. - Floral Friday Night Special Entries Entertainment - Evening Music by Dave King

Saturday, Aug. 18

Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Goat Fitting and Showing All Day - Handspinning Demonstrations Fleece and Fiber Building All Day - Entertainment - Super Science Show; Professor Bamboozle 9-11 a.m. - Car Show Registration 9 a.m. - Noon - Fresh Hucklberry Pie Contest

Entries Due 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Cupcake Decorating in Baking Department 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Inland Empire Barrel Racing Association 10 a.m. to noon - Felting Demonstration Fleece and Fiber Building 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Car Show 11 a.m. - Funny Bunny Costume Contest Noon - Fresh Huckleberry Dessert entries due Noon - Large Animal Round Robin 1-3 p.m. - Beginning Knitting in Fleece and Fiber Building 2:30 p.m. - Cupcake Decoration and Fresh Huckleberry Dessert Judging 3 p.m. - MARKET ANIMAL SALE: Poultry, Rabbit, Goats, Sheep, Beef, Swine sold in order of placing: Top animal first (Ace Selkirk Livestock Arena) 4:30-6:30 p.m. - Entertainment in the park - Grassville Bluegrass Band 5 p.m. - Barbecue 6 p.m. - 4-H Fashion Revue and County Fair Fashion Revue 7:30 p.m. - Rodeo After Rodeo to 11 p.m. - Fair Family Dance in the park - Music By Dave King

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All Day - Handspinning Demonstrations Fleece and Fiber Building All Day - Entertainment - Super Science Show; Professor Bamboozle 8:30 a.m. - Livestock Judging Contest 9 a.m. - Rodeo Slack 9:30 - 11 a.m. - Inspirational Music in the park 10:30 a.m. - Small Animal Round Robin 12:30 p.m. - Horse Parade of Champions (rodeo arena) 12:30 p.m. - Parade of Champions (Selkerk Ace Hardware Livestock arena) 1:30 p.m. - 4-H Cookie Bake-off/Table Setting Contest 1:30 p.m. - Rodeo 3:30 p.m. - All 4-H Horse State Exhibitors Meeting - Superintendent’s Trailer, After Rodeo 5-6:30 p.m. - Pick Up All Exhibits.

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BR I E FLY WDFW seeks applicants for game management council OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking nominations for its Game Management Advisory Council, which advises the department on issues including hunter-access opportunities, resource allocation, funding options and research projects.

WDFW Director Phil Anderson will appoint eight new members to the 26-member council that also makes recommendations regarding implementation of the department’s Game Management Plan (http://wdfw. wa.gov/conservation/game/).

Nominees do not have to be affiliated with an organized group.

Nominations must be submitted in writing with the following information: • Nominee’s name, address, telephone number and email address • Relevant experience and reasons for wanting to serve as a member of the advisory group • Nominee’s effectiveness in communication • Name and contact information for any individual or organization submitting a nomination Nominations must be received by 5 p.m., Aug. 31 and must be submitted to Dave Ware, Game Division Manager by mail: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol Way N., Olympia, WA 98501-1091; or email at David.Ware@dfw. wa.gov. For more information, contact Dave Ware at 360-9022509.

New advisory council members will serve through June 2013. The council holds at least three one-day meetings each year. Special meetings may be called when special issues arise.

Council members are eligible to be reimbursed by WDFW for travel expenses to attend meetings.

Wiffle ball tournament this weekend PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River high school baseball team is hosting a wiffle ball tournament Saturday, Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug. 12 at the junior high field.

Team sign-in begins at 9 a.m.

Saturday with the games starting at 10 a.m. Two-person teams can sign up for $20.

The last date to register is Thursday, Aug. 9.

Proceeds will support the purchase of new equipment for the Spartan team.

Bats and balls will be supplied, and every team will use the same style of bat. If there is enough response, there will be a youth bracket for ages 7-12. Kids 12 and up can play on an adult team with one kid and one adult.

Register early for Autumn Bloom run NEWPORT – On Sept. 15, runners from all over the Northwest will compete in the Newport Autumn Bloom 5K/10K Fun Run, benefiting the Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation. This racing event’s 10K is a second seed qualifier for Bloomsday 2013.

Registration is now open at www.active.com. Runners can also download registration forms from www.phd1.org.

Registration options for adults and youth runners are available (costs range from $10 - $20). The pre-registration deadline is Sept.

10.

Runners take their marks at 9 a.m. in T.J. Kelly Park on the corner of First and Washington Avenue.

This year’s event is one of many promoting a healthy lifestyle in conjunction with the Healthy Newport community health initiative. Through this partnership, NHHS Foundation looks forward to giving back to the community through health education programs.

For more information on registration and volunteer opportunities for this event, contact the foundation office at 509-4477928.

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NEWPORT – Athletes are warming up for falls sports. According to Washington state regulations, high school football teams can start practice Aug. 15. Other sports start Aug. 20, including volleyball, cross country and girls soccer.

Selkirk football will be under the direction of head coach Kelly Cain again. Their first game is set for Aug. 31, a home game against Northport starting at 7 p.m.

The Rangers are continuing to search for a volleyball coach. The first game is scheduled for the first day of school, Sept. 5 at home versus Northport. The match starts at 5 p.m.

Newport

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Swatting a single Leoni Johnson hits a single for Turnbull Trucking Thursday night, Aug. 2 at the softball fields in Newport. Turnbull Trucking beat the Michael’s Cafe team in this game. The coed teams play twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Pike derby brings in 152 fish Anglers battle for top prize USK – A group of serious pike anglers participated in the second installment of PikePalooza derby this past weekend on the Pend Oreille River. Thirty-five anglers registered at least one northern pike, with a half dozen diehards battling for the top prize.

Rick Lippencott finally sealed the deal Sunday afternoon, Aug. 5 with 11 pike for the day (21 total) to edge his boat mate, Dave Conklin, by four fish. Lippencott won the $1,000 top prize.

Four other anglers were within one fish of third place. Randy Holter dialed in Boundary Reservoir with three pike over 33 inches and took home the big fish prize.

In total, 152 pike were harvested and anglers targeting weed edges in the main river channel caught larger fish than a month

ago. No $1,000 tagged pike were harvested during the event.

This was the second PikePalooza derby this summer, put on by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.

Prizes were awarded in several categories. The winners were: First Place Most Fish (21), Rick Lippencott $1,000.

Second Place Most Fish (17), Dave Conklin $500.

Third Place Most Fish (10), Neil Gray $250.

Smallest Pike (172 mm, 6.7 inches), Isaac Guilliams $250.

Largest Pike (920 mm, 36.2 inches), Randy Holter $500.

Aggregate Length (9,589 mm, 377 inches), Rick Lippencott $500.

For every fish caught, the angler’s named was entered into the raffle. Winners were: Rick Lippencott $100 Cabela’s gift card, Leon Williams $100 Cabela’s gift card, Jason Gray Pizza Factory XL pizza, Dean

Powell Northern Quest overnight dinner and concert package, Dave Conklin $50 Pend Oreille Valley Sportsman gift certificate, Al Kyle $100 Northern Quest gift certificate, Leann Anzalone $50 Northern Quest gift certificate, Dave Conklin $50 Northern Quest gift certificate, Chuck Shaw $50 Northern Quest gift certificate, Leon Williams $50 Northern Quest gift certificate, Dave Conklin fishing rod and reel package, and Neil Gray Igloo cooler.

The tribe thanked sponsors, with a special thanks to Seattle City Light staff who volunteered at the Metaline check-in station.

The pike derbies were part of the tribe’s work with the state to remove non-native pike from the river. In the first derby, held June 29 through July 1, anglers harvested fewer fish – just 81 total. Most were 1- to 2-year-olds measuring less than 18 inches.

Cycle tours roll through area Registration open for local Great Northwest Fall Tour

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NEWPORT – This weekend the Ride Around Washington bicycle tour rode through Pend Oreille County Sunday, Aug. 5. There are two more tours coming through the area on bicycles next month: the WACANID ride of the International Selkirk Loop and the local Great Northwest Fall Bike Tour.

Ride Around Washington riders have embarked on the 14th annual ride. This year, the loop starts and ends in Chewelah, and actually ventures into Idaho. RAW also took a spin through this area in 2002 and 2010. This time around, more than 200 cyclists started their tour climbing Flowery Trail Road out of Chewelah to cross the Pend Oreille River at the Usk Bridge. They came through Newport via LeClerc Road, meeting up with Old Priest River Road before taking the Spirit Lake Cut Off for an overnight in Spirit Lake after 72 miles.

RAW continues for six days, making stops in Post Falls, Palouse, Cheney, and back to Chewelah Aug. 10.

The Great Northwest Fall Tour is Sunday of Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2. Organized by the Newport/ Priest River Rotary Club, this tour allows riders to choose from a 15, 30, 50 or 85-mile loop. Starting and ending at Newport City Park, the route takes riders to the Scotia Valley. Some routes continue on to Diamond Lake, Sacheen and past Cusick for the longest ride.

This is the 12th annual ride. Last year’s event drew 170 riders.

Registration is now open

Newport will have new football and volleyball coaches this year.

Zac Farnham will take over the Newport football program, and Kaprina Goodwin will coach volleyball. Mike Frederick will not be coaching cross country, so that sport will also need a new coach, although nobody has been hired yet. Jeremy Lewis will coach girls soccer.

The first football game is an away game with Manson Aug. 31. The first home game is against Priest River Sept. 7, and Sept.

14 will be the first Northeast A League game against Medical Lake, a team that is new to the league. Newport soccer will host its first league competition against Freeman Sept. 20. A full schedule was not available. Volleyballers will play at Medical Lake Sept. 4, with a home match Sept. 13. A cross country schedule has not been released.

Cusick Cusick football players will be under head coach Sonny Finley for his fifth year. The first game is Aug. 31 when Cusick hosts Wallace at 7 p.m. Panther volleyball will be coached by Kim Bluff, who joined the team as head coach last season after being an assistant the year before. Volleyball has its first match on the first day of school, Sept. 4. It’s an away game in Springdale against Mary Walker, starting at 5 p.m.

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through Active.com, or download the form at the event website, gnwft.homestead.com. The cost is $35 for the ride and a T-shirt, $25 for the no shirt option, or $50 for a family of four and one T-shirt. Late registration charges apply after Aug. 27.

There will be a raffle for a bike tune up from Sandpoint Sports.

Riders can include money for tickets when they register or purchase them the morning of the race for $1 each. The winner must be present to win. The drawing will take place at the end of the ride.

For more information, contract Nadine Parker at 208-597-5478, ubigmoose@frontier.com or Terri Ivie at 208-448-2431, tivie@priestrivertimes.com.

The WACANID ride, so named because the route travels through Washington, Canada and Idaho on the Selkirk Loop, is Sept. 17-22.

The 344-mile loop starts in Sandpoint. Riders choose to take the route clockwise or counter clockwise, stopping in Ione, Salmo, Nelson and Creston before returning to Sandpoint. Depending on the route they take, groups of cyclists will be overnighting in Ione Sept. 18 and 22.

The route takes riders through Priest River and Newport, on LeClerc Road and through the Kalispel Indian Reservation, and past Ione, Metaline and Metaline Falls.

This ride is also a fundraiser put on by the Rotary Clubs around the loop. They raise money for local projects and also international causes such as drilling water wells in Africa.

The cost is $395 per rider.

Registration is still open, but early registration closed July 15. Visit www.selkirkloop.org/wacanid for more information.

Priest River has its parent orientation for fall sports Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. at the high school gym. Staff will be on hand to accept payment for fees and collect paperwork.

Football and cross country start practices Friday, Aug. 10. The first football game for the Spartans is Aug. 31 when they host Kettle Falls at 7 p.m. They’ll be under a new coach this year, Shane Douglas. Priest River and Newport will play each other during the first week of school. The game is set for Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. in Newport.

Spartan volleyball starts practice Aug. 13 with coach Kati Bodecker. They have a match at St. Maries Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m. The first home match is on the first day of school, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m., also against St. Maries. Priest River plays Newport Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Newport’s gym.

Priest River will have a boys and girls soccer team this year.

Melissa Dallenbach will coach the girls, and the boys will be coached

by Brody Everett. Practice starts Monday, Aug. 6. The girls host Orofino Aug. 17 at noon, and the boys play at 2 p.m.

Cross country is coached by Lance Clark. The first meet is the Bonners Ferry Jamboree Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. A home meet, the Ivan Benson Memorial, is scheduled for Aug. 30 at 4 p.m.

Waterfowl seasons set OLYMPIA – With a record number of ducks counted on the breeding grounds this year, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission approved migratory waterfowl hunting seasons for this fall and winter during a public meeting in Olympia Aug. 3-4.

Under the waterfowl hunting package, most hunting opportunities in Washington will be similar to last year. That includes a statewide duck season that will be open for 107 days, starting Oct. 13-17 and continuing Oct. 20 through Jan. 27, 2013. A special youth hunting weekend also is scheduled for Sept. 22-23.

Special limits for hen mallard, pintail, redhead, canvasback,

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8 Tai Chi: 8 a.m. - T.J. Kelly Park, Newport Kidz Rock Dance Fitness Class: 5-5:30 p.m. - Camas Center Gym, Usk Fall Sports Parent Orientation: 6 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School FRIDAY, AUG. 10 First Football Practice: Priest River First Cross Country Practice: Priest River Drug Testing for Fall Sports: 8-11 a.m. - Priest River SATURDAY, AUG. 11 Challenge for Charity Golf Tournament: 10 a.m. - Ranch Club, Priest River

goldeneye, harlequin, scoter and long-tailed duck will remain the same as last season. But the commission removed bag limits and an early season closure for scaup. Goose hunting seasons will vary by management areas across the state, but most open Oct. 13 and run through Jan. 27.

The goose and duck hunting seasons approved by the commission, which sets policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), are based on state and federal waterfowl population estimates and guidelines. According to those estimates, a record number of ducks, approximately 48.6 million, were on the breeding grounds in Canada and the United States this spring.

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CUSICK – A 1950s style rockabilly music show and dance to benefit area veterans will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Cusick American Legion. Music will be furnished by the SpoCats.

Organizers promise fun, prizes, food and drinks. There will be a dance and hula-hoop contests. Prizes will be awarded for the best ‘50s costumes.

Bring your classic cars and motorcycles for a rocking party, ‘50s style.

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

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Hop on your horse for a poker ride USK – The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is once again hosting a horseback poker ride Saturday, Aug. 11. A $1,500 first place prize is up for grabs.

Second place gets $750, and third place wins a Pendleton blanket.

The 7-mile ride starts and ends at the powwow grounds.

The registration price includes a T-shirt and a barbecue lunch.

This is a no alcohol event.

Registrations begins at 10 a.m. with the ride starting at 11 a.m. The registration fee is $40, and additional poker hands can be purchased for $15 each. Riders under 18 not competing for cash prizes can register for $20.

For more information, contact Corrie Johnson at 509671-1698 or Caytlin Nenema at 509-671-7551.

Sing hymns in the park NEWPORT – The fifth annual hymn sing will have people of the community joining together to sing hymns of the church. The New Galilean Singers Inc., TJ and Karen Calvin, will host the event Saturday, Aug. 18 at Newport City Park, starting at 6 p.m.

Admission is free.

Throughout the evening, special music will be provided by the New Galilean Singers.

Song leader is Bob Walker from Fort Collins, Colo. Instrumentalists include Bern Dallas, Muriel Payton and Karen Calvin.

Organizers feel this is a great opportunity for fellow believers to come together for a relaxed evening of fellowship and praise.

Bring a neighbor, lawn chairs and a picnic dinner and come to listen as the singers and musicians do sound check at 5 p.m. Incase of rain, the hymn sing will be moved to the Newport Southern Baptist Church at Highway 2 and Sitton Road, between mile markers 311 and 332.

Lawnmowers set to race in Oldtown OLDTOWN – The third running of the lawnmower drag races in Oldtown is set for Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon. They typically race on Idaho Avenue past the bowling alley.

The inaugural event in 2010 drew 31 competitors and hundreds of spectators. The racing series this year included a drag race on Timber Days weekend in Priest River. It wraps up with an event in Ponderay.

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BR I E FLY Legion hosts sock hop for veterans

NEWPORT – Remember the early days of rock and roll with the Coffey Twins and Satins at the Circle Moon Theatre Fridays and Saturday, Aug. 10, 11, 17 and 18.

For two weekends, Duane and Blane will perform. The audience can enjoy dinner and a show. The first weekend’s menu features a beef and broccoli stir fry. The second week serves pulled pork.

Tickets are $20 for dinner and the show. Show only tickets are $12 for adults or $10 for seniors and students. Purchase tickets at Seeber’s Pharmacy in Newport or call Terri or Zola at 208-448-1294.

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Swinging in the morning Terris Radan, 3, gets in some swinging at Newport City Park Friday, Aug. 3. His mom, Vera Grey, says they like to come to park in the morning before it gets too hot.

County fair coming Aug. 16-19

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Pend Oreille County Fair is almost here. It will start Thursday, Aug. 16 and run through Sunday, Aug. 19.

This year’s fair will feature “Classic Cars, Rodeo Stars and Ewe.” That’s what the fair slogan promises, and there will be all that and more. Adult admission to the fair is $6, $2 for those 12 and under and under 5 are free. Admission price includes everything except carnival rides, midway games, food and the rodeo.

For the youngsters, there will

be a Super Science Fair, Professor Bamboozle and the bouncing castle.

Dave King will provide music throughout the fair.

All exhibits are to be entered by 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15.

The fair itself will get underway at noon Thursday, with a flag ceremony and fair opening, followed by the beef show.

Friday’s events will start and 9 a.m. and continue to 9 p.m.

There will be a hot apple pie competition, a livestock show and western gaming, as well as live entertainment.

On Saturday, activities will get underway at 9 a.m. and

continue to 11 p.m. The cowgirls from Inland Empire Barrel Racing Association will compete in barrel racing, the Selkirk Ace Hardware Market Sale will take place, as will the Classic Car Show. There will also be live entertainment, a barbecue and a family dance in the park.

The Pro-West sanctioned rodeo will start at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.

Fair events will get underway Sunday at 9 a.m., with the fair concluding by 5 p.m. In addition to the rodeo, there will be a parade of champions, various children’s contests and church in the park.

Find your treasure at Foxwood event NEWPORT – Treasures on Foxwood will be the place to go for unique, vintage finds Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 and 11 on the grounds of the Foxwood Tea House off of Highway 2 near Diamond Lake.

The gates open at 9 a.m. each day.

Admission is $4 per person with a portion of the proceeds going to the Sharing Tree at Christmastime.

Children 12 and under get in for free.

Wine and beer will be available on the wine patio, and the teahouse

will be open to serve a three-course tea for $10 per person. No reservations are necessary.

Live music Saturday starts at 11 a.m. with the Rusty Vikings, featuring Roger Shawgo, Kevin Gaffiney, Dick Sharp and Jim Cree playing songs from the 1950s and 60s in front of the replica Texaco gas station.

Sunday’s music features Ninjazz at 11 a.m. with female vocals influenced by Etta James, Pink Martini, Madeline Peyroux, and more.

Find the event five miles south of

Summer reading program concludes PRIEST RIVER – West Bonner Libraries have concluded their Summer Reading program for the year. Organizers congratulated the 75 children registered in Priest River and 25 registered in Blanchard for spending some of their summer reading for fun, thanking their parents and caregivers that attended with them.

All of these children read over 425 books during the program period.

Program coordinator Jean Hauritz thanked those that helped her with summer reading while she was recovering from a badly sprained ankle.

Story Time for preschoolers will continue Wednesdays at 10:30

a.m. in Blanchard and Thursdays in Priest River. Themes for August include Piggies, Sunflowers, Back to School and “We have work to do!” – a tribute to workers for Labor Day. A special Story Time event, Olivia Pig Day, at the Priest River Branch will be held Thursday, Aug. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Book drawings, games and stories will bring Olivia to life at the library.

Check the library website at westbonner.lili.org, follow them on Facebook at www.facebook. com/WestBonnerLibraries or call 208-448-2207 in Priest River, 118 Main St., and 208-437-0801 in Blanchard, 412 Railroad Ave., for more information.

Exchange old clothes for new ones BLANCHARD – Bring in your child’s gently used, clean clothes, sizes newborn to 16, and exchange them for items new to you.

The children’s clothing exchange is Saturday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the

Blanchard Community Center.

The event is free.

For more information, contact Kristy Tucker at 425-223-2617 or email her at Kristy2703@yahoo. com or Laura Hunter at 208-6103598 or email her at HooDoo. Sales@gmail.com.

Newport off of Highway 2 between mile markers 328 and 329. There is ample parking. This is a non-smoking event, and pets are not allowed.

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 409 S. Spokane • Newport Sunday Morning 10 a.m.

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

John 6:35

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES

“Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.”

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

NEWPORT – In support of cancer research, the Pend Oreille Valley Relay For Life will have volunteer teams marching the track at Newport High School Friday night, Aug. 10, into Saturday.

The theme for this year’s event is Carnival for a Cure.

Because cancer never sleeps, team members take shifts walking the track all night long.

It kicks off with a chili dinner for cancer survivors in the Newport High School cafeteria Friday at 5 p.m. Survivors are invited to bring one guest. They’ll get a T-shirt, a rose and a surprise gift.

Registration starts at 5 p.m. The opening ceremonies start at 6:30 p.m. with a prayer by Pastor Jared Horton of the Newport Southern Baptist Church. The color guard from Boy Scout Troop 696 will lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and Priest River Distinguished Young Woman Melissa Trost will sing the National Anthem.

Newport mayor Shirley Sands is the MC for the event and the chairwoman of the committee that helps organize the seventh annual event.

Survivors will be recognized at the opening ceremonies with a release of purple balloons. They will also start the relay with the honorary first lap around the track.

A parade of teams begins the relay. Festivities continue throughout the night. At 7:30 p.m., music,

Assisted living home invites visitors NEWPORT – River Mountain Village, the assisted living facility operated by Newport Hospital and Health Services is opening its doors to the public for an open house Saturday, Aug. 11, from

SEATTLE – Ciera Botzheim of Ione was named to the dean’s list at the University of Washington for the spring quarter. She is a junior at UW.

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

Church School ~ 10:00 a.m.

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

CHURCH DIRECTORY

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays: Girls Club, ages 9 to 12, 6:30 to 8:00 pm Soul’d Out Youth, ages 13 thru 19, 6:00 pm Church ~ 447-3265 Pastor Mitch McGhee E-mail pineridgecc@gmail.com

S.S. ~ 9:30 • Worship ~ 11 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

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

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

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

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

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

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

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

River Mountain Village is located at 608 W. Second St., Newport.

Refreshments will be served and tours given.

Botzheim named to dean’s list

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

food and games begin. The activities include: Some of the activities include: a cake walk, people scavenger hunt, newspaper fashion show, kids wagon parade, a pie eating contest against a pony, watermelon eating contest, kids boxcar build and race, Mr. Relay, Fear Factor, Bingo, movie trivia, Spam carving, Jeopardy, and silly string capture the flag.

A silent auction going until 9:30 p.m. The Spokane Aerialists will perform at 10 p.m.

The luminary ceremony takes place after dark. People are asked to bring canned food for the Newport Food Bank. The cans are used in the luminary bags, and then the food is donated for a good cause.

Free pizza and pie is served a midnight. Between midnight and 9 p.m., themed laps and activities with prizes will keep people having fun throughout the late hours.

Some of the themes are pajama, crazy hat, cowboy, clowning around, bubble, and crazy hair.

The Spokane Aerialist group will perform again at 6 a.m.

The closing ceremony is at 9 a.m. with a presentation of plaques to the sponsors, awards and a final tally of the fund raised for the American Cancer Society.

As of Friday, a week before the event, the 23 teams had raised $11,206. The Safeway Hope Hikers were the top team, having raised $1,001. There are 250 individual participants registered.

Garry Hojan was the top fundraiser so far with $450 collected.

To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.5 (out of 4).

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH 4 Miles South of Newport, Hwy. 2 Sun.: 9:30 Sun. School, 10:30, Worship, 6 p.m. Evening Service Sun. & Wed. at Pastor’s house.

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

CATHOLIC MASSES

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

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

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

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Corrine Raine

line guestbook at www.shermanknapp.com.

Corrine Raine passed away July 28 at Newport Hospital Long Term Care, five months shy of her 100th birthday.

Mrs. Raine was born in January 1913 Raine to Elmer and Clara (Jackson) Fowler at Argonia, Kan. She married Owen Raine in Wellington, Kan., in May 1930. They lived and farmed near Argonia until moving to Priest Lake in August 1939. Corrine and Owen ranched, logged, and operated the Kaniksu Shingle Company at Lamb Creek for a number of years. In 1958, they built the Binarch Lumber Company in partnership with their son, Austin and son-in-law Weldon Warren.

Mrs. Raine worked in real estate sales and started her own business, Raine Realty, and was very successful for several years until her health would no longer allow her to continue.

She enjoyed being on the go, and spending time with family, friends, and her church family at Priest Lake Community Church. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and Pend Oreille Chapter 62 Order of the Eastern Star.

Mrs. Raine was preceded in death by her husband Owen, her parents, three brothers, two sisters, son-in-law Clifford Paffile, grandson Weldon Clifford Warren, great-grandson Travis McIntire, infant great-grandsons Jimmy Kobloth and George Austin Swift.

Mrs. Raine is survived by daughters Wynona Warren (and Weldon) and Lila Paffile, and son Austin Raine (and Gayle); 10 grandchildren, Wesley Warren (and Gene), Waneta Warren Dalton (and Bill), Wilda Warren Dilts, Peggy Corrine Swift, George Owen Swift (and Mary), Clinton Paffile, Tonya Paffile Lyons (and Frank), Susan Raine Bendickson (and Tim), Shirley Raine Little (and Todd), Joy Raine Ellsworth (and Greg); 28 great-grandchildren, 27 great-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Priest River. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the on-

Lois Elaine Schultz

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Lois Elaine Schultz of Usk passed away at the Newport Hospital after a stroke Monday, Aug. 6. She was 85.

She was born July 4, 1927. She was the beloved wife of Jerry and loving mother to Cindy and husband Mike of Marysville, Wash., Candace and husband Bill of Arizona, and Tim and wife Gail.

Mrs. Schultz loved family, crafts, crochet, making quilts and playing her organ. She worked many years as a clothing store manager in California. She and Jerry, her husband of 30 years, moved to a family property in Usk where she lived as a child with her parents Ralph and Merna Osman and her siblings Jim (deceased), Earle (deceased), Helen (deceased), Louis and Gary. She leaves behind many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews who will miss her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Newport Hospital where family said she received wonderful care.

A memorial service will be held Monday, Aug. 13 at 11 a.m. in the mausole um at the Pines Cemetery in Spokane Valley. ShermanKnapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

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

Thomas Erwin Sutton Newport

Thomas Erwin Sutton of Newport passed away July 23 in Newport. He was 76.

Mr. Sutton was born and raised at Diamond Lake and attended school in Newport. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in the 7th Fleet aboard a heavy cruiser in the early 1950s.

He is survived by his wife Leona Sutton of Newport; four children, Tom Sutton Jr. of Mead, Debra Bergman of Sandpoint, Tim Sutton of Newport and Eric Benzo of Priest Lake. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren and a brother Walter “Joe” Sutton.

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

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Jacqueline “Jackie” Coleman Priest River

Jacqueline “Jackie” Coleman of Priest River passed away Sunday, Aug. 5 at her home in Priest River at the age of 46. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements.

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8 Pend Oreille Cemetery No. 1: 8:15 a.m. - County Courthouse in Newport Little Spokane River Watershed: 9 a.m. to noon - Spokane Conservation District, 210 N. Havana Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Control Board: 2 p.m. Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Newport Bonner County Democrats: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint Metaline Town Council: 7 p.m. Metaline Town Hall MONDAY, AUG. 13 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Newport School Board: 4:30 p.m. District Offices Pend Oreille Fire District No. 6: 6 p.m. - Furport Fire Hall, 7572 LeClerc Road Oldtown City Council: 6:30 p.m. Oldtown City Hall Cusick Town Council: 7 p.m. - Cu-

sick Community Center TUESDAY, AUG. 14 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Port of Pend Oreille Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Usk Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse West Bonner Library District Board of Trustees: 9 a.m. - Priest River Library Lenora Water and Sewer District: 10 a.m. - 1432 Lenora Drive, Usk Friends of the Library: Noon Priest River Library Pend Oreille County Planning Commission Hearings: 6 p.m. Cusick Community Center West Bonner Water and Sewer District: 6:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall West Bonner Library Board: 7 p.m.

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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 30 THREATENING – S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of verbal threats towards court staff made to corrections officer.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – N. 1st Ave., Ione, report of male and female yelling.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Kirkpatrick Rd., Elk, renters report they saw a gray truck leave the area and believe the truck was on the property.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – Hwy. 2, report of 16-year-old son walking on highway and refusing to get into the vehicle.

VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER – Lenora Drive, Usk, report of male subject seen on complainant’s property last and there is an order between them.

ARREST – Virginia Lane, Newport, Rebecca Lynn Nadeau-DeBoer, 56, of Newport was arrested on a local warrant.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Timber Creek Rd., Newport, report of a person requesting to speak to a deputy regarding things that are happening to the complainant’s vehicle.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. 2nd St., Newport, report of window missing in vacant building.

INTOXICATION – Yergens Rd., Newport, report that intoxicated female is trying to get into the house.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Duncan Way, report that 4-wheelers were racing up and down the road.

TRESPASSING – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights Tuesday, July 31 JUVENILE PROBLEM – S. Spokane Ave., Newport, complainant would like to speak to deputy regarding juvenile problem.

THREATENING – Hwy. 2, report of verbal argument with landlord.

ARREST – Knott Rd., Newport, Robert M. Klein, 31, of Newport was arrested on local warrant.

THEFT – 2nd Ave., Cusick, report of pain pills stolen from home yesterday.

WANTED PERSON – W. 7th St., complainant believes subject with warrant is staying at apartment.

ARREST – Coyote Trail Rd., William C. Ledgering, 43, of Newport was arrested on a local warrant.

THEFT – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of sedan traveling at a high rate of speed, passing in no passing zone.

BOATING OFFENSE – Pend Oreille River, report of boat with eight guys believed to be highly intoxicated.

ASSAULT – W. Walnut St., report that subject was hit by two others.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL – Jorgens Rd., Newport, report that male pushed and was abusive to respondent.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of group of juveniles in area being loud.

Wednesday, Aug. 1 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – LeClerc Rd. S., complainant can hear a person behind garage

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DISTURBANCE – N. Newport Ave., report of six or seven people yelling in parking lot.

ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of a sedan speeding.

THREATENING – Virginia Lane, Newport, report that subject stated she was going to have people beat up complainant.

ACCIDENT – Waterview Drive, Ione, report of 4-wheeler accident with 11-year-old male.

THEFT – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ACCIDENT – LeClerc Rd. S., report of vehicle deer collision, nonblocking, non-injury, dear dispatched.

DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED – Winchester St., report of driving while suspended.

ANIMAL PROBLEM – Danforth Rd., Cusick, complainant has a goat contained that has been causing problems in neighborhood.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Gorge Rd., report of damage to vehicles.

INTOXICATION – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that subject came in business smelling of alcohol.

VEHICLE FIRE – Coyote Trail Rd., report of Suburban on fire, no one around.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – W. 2nd St., report of a group of juveniles running down the street and screaming.

ARREST – Jaime Duran Sanchez, 36, of Las Vegas was arrested for malicious mischief and held on an immigration hold.

Thursday, Aug. 2 THEFT – N. Fea Ave., Newport, report of front license plate missing from truck.

ASSAULT – LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, male reports he has been beat up and suspects won’t leave residence.

BURGLARY – Landfill Rd., Newport, reported damage to door and items missing.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMTANCES – Enchanted Forest Lane, report of a loud explosion from a property next door.

THEFT – Hwy. 2, Newport, complainant believes known subjects took XBox when visiting.

ANIMAL PROBLEM – W. Pine St., Newport, report of dog with collar in complainant’s office.

FIRE – Calispel St., Cusick, FD4 mutual aid request for brush fire started by kids.

BURGLARY – Gregg’s Rd., Newport, report of lake house broken into over the past two weeks.

WEAPON OFFENSE – Smackout Pass Rd., deputy out with some shooters.

LITTERING – Power Lake, Usk, complainant found miscellaneous items.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – Hwy. 20, report of 17-year-old causing problems.

TRAFFIC HAZARD – Coyote Trail Rd., report of deer hit and needs to be removed from roadway.

Friday, Aug. 3 THEFT – Rocky Gorge Rd., Newport, meds reported missing from residence.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – Gregg’s Rd., report of male and female physically fighting in yard.

ARREST – Deer Valley Rd., Newport, William Merrill Sorenson Jones, 34, was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm.

ACCIDENT – S. Washington Ave., report that chip truck hit stop sign, light pole and flag pole.

THEFT – LeClerc Rd. N. ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, report of vehicle in median, non-injury.

BURGLARY – N. Union Ave., Newport, report of damage to door; meds missing.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – Sacheen Terrace Drive, complainant believes windshield has bullet hole.

FIRE SMOKE ONLY – S. Montana Ave., Oldtown, report of smoke only at residence in Oldtown.

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SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Regal Rd., Elk, report of Chevy pickup trespassing as well as a Ford Taurus.

TRESPASSING – Rocky Gorge Rd, report of abandoned vehicle on property and possibly two males trespassing on property.

VEHICLE FIRE – E. 5th St. INJURY ACCIDENT – Hwy. 31, vehicle-moose accident.

DRUGS – LeClerc Rd. N., report of drugs.

ACCIDENT – Lehigh Ave., Metaline Falls, report of car building collision, possible intoxicated driver.

Saturday, Aug. 4 INTOXICATION – LeClerc Rd. N., report of intoxicated person.

MISSING PERSON – W. 7th St., Newport, complainant has not seen subject since Tuesday.

VEHICLE FIRE – Hwy. 2, report of motor home on fire.

ARREST – LeClerc Rd. N., Ronnie Lee Tom, 36, of Omak was arrested on a warrant.

TRESPASSING – Deer Valley Lane, Newport, report of verbal argument with female, respondent wants her trespassed from property.

WEAPON OFFENSE – LeClerc Rd. N. THEFT – N. Shore Rd., Diamond Lake, complainant reports he had his wallet taken.

THEFT – W. Walnut St., reported gas drive off.

WEAPON OFFENSE – W. Joyner Drive, Ione, report of three males shooting weapons.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – E. Joyner Drive, Ione, report of a male in a pickup taking all the windows out of a trailer that is unoccupied at this time.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Duck Lane, respondent reports hearing suspicious things happening.

TRESPASSING – Sullivan Lake Rd., Ione, report of 59-year-old male who left residence voluntarily now returned and is causing a disturbance.

DISTURBANCE – LeClerc Rd. N., report of man taken down; officer needs backup.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – N. Shore Diamond Lake, report of subject drunk, yelling and slamming things.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE – LeClerc Rd. N., report of possible DUI. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. Pine St., Newport, report of 18-year-old male at hospital causing a problem.

ARREST – Michael Timothy Daggett, 24, of Colville was arrested for resisting arrest and driving under the influence.

ARREST – Christopher Daniel Hunt, 26, of Elk was arrested for trafficking in stolen property.

ARREST – Jonathan Nathaniel McDonald, 32, of Seattle was arrested on tribal charges.

ARREST – Gary Joe Gartin, 60, of Ione was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm.

ARREST – Peter James Auld, 24, of Elmo was arrested on tribal charges.

ARREST – Kurt John Dillon, 33, of Spokane was arrested for driving under the influence.

ARREST – Winona Irene Pierre, 36, of White Swan was arrested on warrants.

ARREST – Ronald Dean Thomas, 52, of Nespelem was arrested on tribal charges.

Sunday, Aug. 5 BOATING OFFENSE – Pend Oreille River, deputy out with vessel.

BOATING OFFENSE – Davis Lake, report of two jet skiers speeding on the lake.

BOATING OFFENSE – Pend Oreille River THEFT – S. 2nd Ave., reported gas drive off vehicle is a brown Chevy Tahoe lifted with nice rims.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – Knott Rd., Newport, complainant reports hearing a male and female screaming.

TRESPASSING – LeClerc Rd. N. WEAPON OFFENSE – N. Shore Diamond Lake Rd., report of people shooting in heavily populated area.

JUVENILE PROBLEM – Casey Rd., Newport, report of 17-year-old female screaming at her dad.

RUNAWAY JUVENILE – S. Warren Ave., Newport, report that 13-year-old male went out bedroom window and ran away.

ARREST – Joshua Jeffrey Busby, 18, of Ione was booked and released for malicious mischief and second-degree theft.

WEST BONNER COUNTY Monday, July 30 MARINE INCIDENT – W. Priest Lake Shore, Priest Lake ACCIDENT – Hwy. 57, Priest River, a 32-year-old of Spokane was cited and released at Bonner General Hospital for driving under the influence of alcohol.

STRUCTURE FIRE – Holiday Loop, Blanchard Tuesday, July 31 ARREST – Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake, Michelle Kerzman of Libby, Mont., was arrested for DUI. Wednesday, Aug. 1 ARREST – Hwy. 2, Priest River, Adam Lane Goodoien, 42, of Priest Lake was arrested on a misdemeanor bench warrant and driving without privileges.

Thursday, Aug. 2 CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE – E. Valley St. S., Oldtown MARINE INCIDENT – Indian Creek Park Rd., Coolin, a marine deputy assisted a citizen.

THEFT – Old Forest Rd., Spirit Lake, there was a reported theft of mail.

ARREST – Parley Lane, Oldtown, Wayne Brock, 31, of Oldtown was arrested for domestic battery.

INJURY ACCIDENT – Hwy. 41, Oldtown, report of an injury crash.

BURGLARY – Whittum Rd., Priest River Friday, Aug. 3 MARINE INCIDENT – W. Lakeshore Rd., Priest Lake AGENCY ASSIST – Montana Ave., Oldtown, Newport Fire Department requested assistance with a grass fire.

ARREST – N. State Ave., Oldtown, Sandy Strickland, 33, of Priest River was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Bonner County.

VEHICLE THEFT – USFS 2550, Blanchard Saturday, Aug. 4 ACCIDENT – Hwy. 57, Priest River BATTERY – Kalispell Island Shore, Priest Lake MARINE INCIDENT – W. Shore Drive, Priest River Sunday, Aug. 5 HUNTING FISHING VIOLATIONS – N. Steamboat Bay Rd., Coolin RECKLESS DRIVING – Hwy. 2, Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING – Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake

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TO PLACE YOUR AD, CALL US TODAY AT (509) 447-2433

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

POLICE CLERK

[Pend Oreille County]

and GEM

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STATE MINER

The City of Priest River currently has one opening for the full-time position of Police Clerk.

All persons interested in this position should request an application form and job description from Priest River City Hall at 208-448-2123, from the City’s web site at www.priestriver-id.gov or by email: lknoles@priestriver-id.gov.

[West Bonner County]

On the Internet at

www.pendoreillerivervalley.com

To place your ad, call 447-2433 email: minerclassifieds@povn.com

Mon. thru Fri.., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or come in to The Office at 421 S. Spokane Ave., Newport.

Mail to 421 S. Spokane Ave., Newport, WA 99156

Please submit a City of Priest River application, resume and any other supporting documents to the City of Priest River by 5 P.M., Friday, August 10,

Deadlines

Monday at 4:30 p.m. Late Ads until Tuesday 2:00 p.m. In The Hot Box.

2012.

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First 20 Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00/Week Each Additional Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45¢ ea.

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Classified Ads require pre-payment

The successful applicant will pass a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph examination and drug screening. Benefits include medical and dental insurance and PERSI pension contributions.

Salary range is $22,214 to $34,715 DOE.

Free ads

•Items for Free: One week run only, 20 words or less.

Offer limited to One Free Ad per Week.

• Found Ads: Items found will be run one time FREE, 20 Words or less.

Per Idaho Code, Title 65, Chapter 5, the City of Priest River will afford a preference to employment of veterans of the US Armed Services.

All classified ads require pre-payment. We accept Visa and MasterCard.

Classified Display Ads Statewide Classified

Rural Resources Community Action has an immediate opening for an ECEAP Lead Teacher/Family Support Specialist in Cusick, Wash. Lead teacher responsibilities include overseeing the daily operation of an ECEAP classroom. Family Services Advocate responsibilities include enrolling and providing comprehensive case management services. This is a full-time, exempt position, $21,948 - $23,736 annually, D.O.E., plus benefits. For application and job description, contact the Colville Job Service at 956 South Main Street, Suite B, Colville, WA 99114 or (509) 685-6158.

Rural Resources is an AA/EOE employer

Reach more than 1,100,000 Homes in 115 Washington State Community Newspapers.

One Week, up to 25 Words, Prepaid - $195- 25 Words, $8 each additional.

•Reach 325,000 Homes in 48 Idaho State Community Newspapers. One Week, up to 25 words prepaid $125.

Deadline: 12 days before publication.

Acceptability

The Miner reserves the right to edit, reject or reclassify any advertisement.

Corrections

Please check your ad the first time it appears and immediately report any error to the Classified Department. We regret that we cannot be responsible for more than a one-time incorrect insertion if you do not call the error to our attention.

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I will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than myself effective July 25, 2012.

Tavia Tucker. (25-3p) Miner want ads work.

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Real Estate Wanted Mobile/Mfg. Homes Commercial Property Yard Sale Misc. Wanted Boats & Motors Cars & Trucks Motorcycles Recreational Vehicles Machinery, Tractors Logging Timber Farm & Ranch Animals for Sale Notices

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HELP WANTED

ELDERLY BLIND MAN needs individual to come to my Newport home to help with cooking and household chores. Call Leon (509) 447-5502. (27-3)

HELP WANTED The Selkirk School District is accepting applications for Assistant High School Volleyball Coach, Head High School Volleyball Coach, and Assistant Junior High Football Coach.

Information and application materials are available at www.selkirk.k12.wa.us or Selkirk District Office, 219 Park Street, Post Office Box 129, Metaline Falls, Washington, 99153 (509) 4462951. The Selkirk School District is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. (26-3) Miner want ads work.

Who Knows What Treasure You Could Unearth?

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NURSING OPPORTUNITIES Life Care Center of Sandpoint

CNA Full-time positions available for Idaho-certified nursing assistants. $500 sign-on bonus available.

Long-term care experience is preferred. We offer great pay and benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) and paid vacation, sick days and holidays.

Vickie O’Connor, Staff Development Coordinator, Assistant Director of Nursing 208-265-9299 | 208-265-9710 Fax 1125 N. Division St. Sandpoint, ID 83864 Vickie_O’Connor@LCCA.com Visit us online at

LCCA.COM.

EOE/M/F/V/D – 34312

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BUSINESS SERVICES

THE WATER PROFESSIONALS

(509) 447-2433

Drivers needed for the current school year!

• No Experience Necessary • Paid Training Program • Equal Opportunity Employer CALL: 447-0505 Or Stop By DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES 1624 W. 7th • Newport

BUSINESS SERVICES

Trusses - Our Only Business

Engineered Roof & Floor Trusses Bill • Ed • Marcus • Ted • Jeff

Office (208) 267-7471 1-800-269-7471

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ADOPTION ADOPT: Loving 1st time mom & successful dad promise your baby a secure, happy life. Expenses pd. Jill & Irv, 1-866-4404220 EDUCATION/CAREER TRAINING ATTEND COLLEGE online from home. *Medical *Business *Criminal Justice. *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified.

Call 866-483-4429. www.

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888-502-1878 EVENTS-FESTIVALS

• WELL DRILLING • PUMPS • WATER TREATMENT

99% Customer Satisfaction A+ BBB Rating 30+ Years in Business

(1-800) 533-6518 www.foglepump.com Lic. # FOGLEPS095L4

Get fast relief for an upset budget with The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. They work for others; they’ll work for you!

Call (509) 447-2433.

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TrussTek, Inc.

RN | LPN Full-time positions available for Idaholicensed nurses. $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time night shift RNs.

ECEAP Lead Teacher, Family Services Advocate

$8.50 Per Inch. Deadline: Monday, 4:30 p.m.

Personals Help Wanted Business Services Work Wanted Lost and Found Child Care & Preschool Business Oportunities Misc. For Sale Washington Statewide Advertising 10 Rentals Wanted 11 Housing For Rent 12 Storage For Rent 13 Real Estate For Sale

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HELP WANTED

The City of Priest River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Payment terms

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ANNOUNCE your festival for only pennies. Four weeks to 2.7 million readers statewide for about $1,200.

Call this newspaper or 1 (206) 634-3838 for more details.

FINANCIAL LOCAL PRIVATE INVESTOR loans money on real estate equity. I loan on houses, raw land, commercial property and property development. Call Eric at (800) 563-3005. www.fossmortgage.com Miner want ads work.

WASHINGTON STATEWIDE ADS

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HOUSING FOR RENT

FOR SALE - MISCELLANEOUS

TENANTS...

Need a home?

Rental Homes Available

SAWMILLS from only $3997.00 -- Make Money/ Save Money with your own bandmill -- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to shift. FREE info/DVD: www.NorthwoodSawmill. com 1-800-578-1363 Ext 300N

Northern Pines Real Estate Services 509-447-5922

www.nprents.com

HELP WANTED LIVE-WORK-Party-Play!

Hiring 18-24 Girls/Guys. $400-$800 Wkly. Paid expenses. Signing bonus.

Engergetic & Fun. Call 1-866-251-0768 HELP WANTED -DRIVERS DRIVERS -- Tired of Being Gone? Call Haney Truck Line one of the best NW heavy haul carriers. Great Pay & benefits package call 1-888-414-4667 or www. gohaney.com DRIVERS --Choose your hometime from Weekly, 7/ ON-7/OFF, 14/ON-7/OFF, Full or Part-time. $0.01 increase per mile after 6 months. Requires 3 months recent experience. 800414-9569 www.driveknight. com

3 BEDROOM TRAILER No pets. Lazy Acres Trailer Park. Newport. (208) 4374502. (7-tf) 1200 SQUARE FEET 2 bedroom, 1 bath. $525 per month plus deposit, includes water/ sewer/ garbage. Priest River. (208) 448-1823.(24-tf) Read The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

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C ARS AND TRUCKS

Oldtown Auto Sales

303 N. State Ave. • Oldtown

208-437-4011

www.oldtownautos.com

LEGAL SERVICES DIVORCE $135. $165 with children. No court appearances. Complete preparation. Includes custody, support, property division and bills. BBB member.

(503) 772-5295. www. paralegalalternatives.com divorce@usa.com REAL ESTATE 50% OFF OCEANFRONT Condos! 2BR/2 BA was $700K now $399,000.

Acquired from bank 1 hr Vancouver 2hrs Seattle 1-888-99-Marin x 5397 Place your classified or display ad with The Miner and it will appear in both newspapers - The Newport Miner (Pend Oreille County) and The Gem State Miner (West Bonner County). All for one good price. Call (509) 447-2433 for details.

Let us Sell your Car, Truck or RV We charge 10% or a minimum of $200

2005 S & S Camper $10,499 2009 Chev Aveo $9,995 4Dr. 2004 Sebring Chrysler $6,995 Convertible 2000 Ford Ranger $5,495 2WD 130K, Pickup 1988 Toyota Pickup $4,995 4x4 1993 Chev Pickup $3,495 2WD, Shortbox 1994 Jeep Cherokee $4,495 -- Mail Rig -1996 Mazda Pickup $2,995 4x4, Auto 1981 Dodge Ram $2,595 Charger 2001 Nissan Sentra $1,595 1986 Chev Van $995

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY

HEALTH CARE OPPORTUNITIES Life Care Center of Sandpoint DIETARY AIDE Full-time position available. Should have a familiarity with clinical diets.

COOK Part-time position available for a qualified individual with food preparation experience and a familiarity with clinical diets.

HOUSEKEEPING | LAUNDRY AIDE Part-time position available. Laundry care and housekeeping experience are preferred.

Long-term care experience is preferred. We offer great pay and benefits to fulltime associates, including medical coverage, 401(k) and paid vacation, sick days and holidays.

Vickie O’Connor, Staff Development Coordinator, Assistant Director of Nursing 208-265-9299 | 208-265-9710 Fax 1125 N. Division St. Sandpoint, ID 83864 Vickie_O’Connor@LCCA.com Visit us online at

LCCA.COM.

EOE/M/F/V/D – 34316

You too can Advertise Weekly for only $7.75 Call 447-2433 ATTORNEYS

HEALTH CLINICS, cont.

Law Office of Denise Stewart

N.E. Tri County Health District

CHIROPRACTIC

MASSAGE THERAPY

Wills, Trusts, Probate, Medicaid, Business 301 S. Washington Ave., Suite A, Newport, WA (509) 447-3242

Bliss Chiropractic Health Center

Bonnie D. Bliss, D.C. Christopher A. Thomas, D.C. Amber Salesky LMP Karen Cooper, LMT 601 State Rt. 20, Newport, WA -- (509) 447-2413

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

COUNSELING Molly Phillips, LICSW, CMHS, GMHS

Licensed Counselor, Many Insurances Accepted 415 W. Walnut, Newport, WA -- (509) 671-0226

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

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

Wayne Lemley, D.D.S.

Complete Family Dentistry & Orthodontics 424 N. Warren Ave., Newport -- 447-5960 Toll Free 877-447-5960

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

447-3131 -- 1-800-873-6162 605 Highway 20, Newport

Harmony Healing Arts Center Gloria Campbell -- 448-2623 47 10th -- Priest River

Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy

Lois A. Ernst, Licensed Massage Therapist 322 S. Washington -- Newport -- 447-3898

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

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY Priest River Rehab Services

A Service of Bonner General Hospital Tim Gray, P.T. -- 448-4151 Mon.-Wed.-Fri. - 9-5 • Tues. & Thurs. 9-4

PODIATRIST -- FOOT SPECIALIST Douglas K. Monson, D.P.M.

Patients seen at Newport Hospital twice a month 509-926-2848 -- Call for appointments

HEALTH CLINICS

Place your classified or display ad with The Miner and it will appear in both newspapers - The Newport Miner (Pend Oreille County) and The Gem State Miner (West Bonner County). All for one good price. Call (509) 447-2433 for details.

Kaniksu Health Services Priest River Medical Clinic

Family Practice, Minor Emergencies Behavioral Health Mon. & Wed., 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tue. & Thu., 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

(208) 448-2321

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

PRINTING Printing & Design . . . at The Miner

We Have a Million Ideas for Our Customers!

421 S. Spokane, Newport -- 447-2433

REAL ESTATE Richard Bockemuehl

Century 21 Beutler - Waterfront Office (509) 321-1121 • Cell (509) 951-4390

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HOUSING FOR RENT

NEAT, CLEAN, AND ECONOMICAL Newport 1 bedroom, 2nd story apartment Includes range, refrigerator, and electric. $375 month/ $300 deposit. No pets, no smoking. References required.

(208) 660-2164. (27-3) ON PEND OREILLE River, Idaho side. Furnished 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. All appliances: washer, dryer, dishwasher, gas fireplace.

Available September 15 to June 1. No pets. No smoking. Good references. $495 plus deposit. (509) 999-1643. (25-3p) IN NEWPORT 1 bedroom, 1 bath home.

No smoking. No pets. $575/ month, $600 deposit.

Call Amy (208) 255-8500.

(25-3p) Miner want ads work.

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HOUSING FOR RENT

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3 NEWPORT RENTALS Manufactured homes, water, sewer garbage paid, furnished. 2 bedroom for $569/month, another 2 bedroom for $499/month and a 3 bedroom for $625. month. (509) 218-8206.

(26-4p) DIAMOND LAKE 1800 square foot house, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, large kitchen, dining, living room.

Lake view, dock and beach privileges, stove, refrigerator. 1800 square foot shop. $1100/ month plus deposit.

(509) 447-4045.(26-3p) DIAMOND LAKE WATERFRONT On the beach! 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2 car garage, washer and dryer. $800/ month. (509) 951-8886, (509) 447-3670. (26-3p)

1 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME Davis Lake area $300/ month, deposit and references. Electric heat, wood stove. (509) 671-2064.

(26-3) DIAMOND LAKE WATERFRONT HOME FOR RENT Beautifully remodeled home only 20 feet from the beach. Furnished 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home, $975 per month/ $750 deposit includes electricity, cable, internet, garbage, beach, dock. No pets, no smoking inside the home.

Call (509) 475-7524. (273p)

FOR LEASE Recently remodeled two bedroom, two bath home on 40 acre ranch in the Blanchard, Idaho area.

New range, dishwasher, and cabinets. Two car garage. Large garden plot.

Beautiful views. Easy highway access. $1,100 per month plus deposit. (208) 773-7897, by appointment only. (27-3p)

Kaniksu Village Apartments 1 Bedroom Apartments Income Limits Apply EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

109 E. 5th Ave.

Metaline Falls, WA

(509) 446-4100 TDD

1-425-562-4002 Get fast relief for an upset budget with The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. They work for others; they’ll work for you!

Call (509) 447-2433.

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HOUSING FOR RENT

Miner want ads work.

HOUSING FOR RENT

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:

HOUSING FOR RENT

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)

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STORAGE FOR RENT

BLANKET WASHINGTON

NEWPORT MINI-STORAGE (509) 447-0119

Get fast relief for an upset budget with The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. They work for others; they’ll work for you!

Call (509) 447-2433.

Cover it all . . . reach more than 2 million Ad Readers for just

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$

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Enter at Hwy 41 and 1st Street

Lighted & Secure In-Town Location

Call The Miner Today! . . . 447-2433

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Give your important Business Message 100% Market Coverage in 3 publications for only $14.50 a week

Accounting/Tax Service

Animal Boarding

Art Gallery

218 High St. Priest River, ID 208-448-2941 Chimney Sweep

Jake’s Chimney Sweep

Artisan Weekend Aug. 10-12 9am-6pm

Professional Dog & Cat Grooming Dog & Cat Boarding and Daycare “Your Pets Home Away From Home” 1335 HWY. 2 EAST, OLDTOWN, ID

(208) 437-0224

Concrete

Cliff McDermeit 509- 447-2244

Artisan Booths Live Music Lemonade Open Daily 9-5 Hwy 57 Just past mile 27 Priest Lake, Idaho

On Budget On Time EVERY TIME!

Stutes Construction

41 Homes built in the city since 1974

Specializing in Custom & Log Home Construction “Lodge Logs” Log Home Dealer Foundations, Framing, Siding, Roofing, Decks, ETC. www.dependable-contracting.com

Do-It-Yourself Digital Photo Center 4x6 30¢ 5x7 79¢ 8x10 $249 CD $149

Pat & Eric

208-448-2717 208-420-7509

CHANDREA FARMS

Hurst Contracting

Newport

www.chandreafarms.com

Funiture/Floor Coverings

Fuel PRIEST RIVER FAMILY OIL 24 hr. Commercial/Public Card Lock Fuels INCLUDE: • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline HOME DELIVERIES INCLUDE: • Stove Oil • Furnace Oil • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline Propane, Lubricants, Filters and Fuel Additives Available On-Site

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

Home Loans

Joan Corkill-Enyeart Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS 498580/41891/1850

• VA • FHA • USDA

509-447-5626 800-476-1168 Newport, WA

Priest River, Idaho

(208) 448-2443

Furniture - Cabinetry - Countertops Floor Coverings - Wallpaper Window Coverings - Sealy Mattress

The Loft

NEWPORT/PRIEST RIVER & SPOKANE Monday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday Fares: $300 one way Newport -Spokane • 50¢ one way Priest River-Newport Schedule rides 24 hrs. in advance during office hours: 6am-5pm

SPECIAL MOBILITY SERVICES 1-877-264-RIDE (7433)

Quality Electrical Services at affordable prices

FREE Estimates

Inc.

Custom Homes

509-447-5209 or (509) 671-0171 Lic. # CLARKC*110CG

Owners Bob & Jane Clark

Equipment

Model Home By Appointment

BONNER SAW & POWER EQUIPMENT

Open: Tuesday - Friday 8:30-5:30 Saturday 8:30-2:00 Closed Sunday & Monday

Jim 208-660-9131 ID#RCE-1494

WA #DEPENCI913N4

Flood Services

WATER

CLEAN-UP DRY OUT RESTORE

Floors & More, Inc Kevin Johnson 24/7 Emergency Service 208-255-9580

Lic# RIVERCE886B7

Husqvarna • Jonsered and Echo Chain Saws 682 High St., Priest River (208) 448-1522

Garage Doors

Glass

Health Foods

Mountain West

Priest River Glass

MOUNTAIN HARVEST HEALTH FOODS

WINDSHIELDS WHILE-U-WAIT

• Natural & Organic Foods • Herbs, Vitamins & Supplements • Organic Juices & Smoothies

Priest River

Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Matt Dahlin

(509) 671-2276

Garage Doors Etc. Sales • Service Install • Openers

Idaho RCE-12308 Washington-FLOORMI974J1

Mon-Fri. 7-5 Sat 8-12

(Deli • Ice Cream • Free WiFi • Mtg. Room)

1-800-858-5013

WA. Contr. No. PRIESRG132NZ

208-448-2095 100 McKinley • Priest River

Internet

Lawncare

Painting

Plumbing

Lady Lawncare

LIBERTY PAINTING

KARDOS

EVERYTHING INTERNET

WiFi - $36.95/Month Dial UP - Web Services DSL - Internet Telephone No contract required

Storage

Is your yard screaming for attention?

We’ll scream back at a reasonable rate.

Full service yard care & spring cleanup e Fre tes ima Est

Deb & Debbie 509-710-3976

PRIEST RIVER MINI STORAGE 5 Sizes

Resident Manager Highway 57 ~ 1 1/2 Miles from Hwy. 2 (208) 448-1273

Conscientious & Reliable

Interior Exterior Repaints New Construction

509-671-7855 Lic#KARDOP*051K6 KARDOTS055NB

Larry Liberty (208) 437-3353

Journeyman Plumber Senior &Vet Discounts

Toilets - Portable

Veterinary

Veterinarian

Excess

PEND OREILLE VETERINARY CLINIC

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR Quality veterinary care for your pets and barnyard friends.

Portable Chemical Toilets 2654 E. Hwy 2 • Oldtown, ID Rent by the day, week, biweekly, month

(208) 448-2290

• General Contractor • Roofing • Siding • Room Additions • Decks • Foundations • Manufactured Home Set-up 208-448-1869 208-660-4087 Harold Stutes Priest River

Dan Herrin D.V.M. (208) 437-2800

(208) 437-2145 Small & Large Animal Medicine & Surgery Brian Dockins DVM

Ben Franklin “Our Variety Shows”

ID License # RCT-1510 WA License # STUTEC *92306

Florist Florist

217 N State Ave. Oldtown, ID

Oldtown, ID • (208) 437-4822 Fuel

Floral

Traditions

208-448-2611 866-973-7673 Priest River

Flowers Plants Chocolates Balloons Tuxedos Gifts

208-437-3513 2459 Hwy.2 • Oldtown

Heating/AC

• Heat Pumps • Geothermal

Delivering Propane & Fuel to All of Pend Oreille & Bonner Counties!

Call us today!

YOUR HEATING COOLING & REFRIGERATION EXPERTS RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Carrier

• Furnaces • Radiant Heat

Wood Stoves - Gas Stoves - Pellet Stoves & Oil Furnaces Available • We Service All Major Brands • Air Leakage Testing Available

Installations • Service Free Quotes

Bonded • Insured • WA #AMERIEH901G

509-447-4962

Heating/AC Complete Heating, Cooling & Duct Systems

Gas Fireplaces & Inserts

(208) 448-1439

24 Hour Service: 509-671-6952

Priest River

Printing

Secondhand Store

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

Licensed in WA & ID

Portable Service

The Remodeling Specialists!

Commercial • Residential

208-448-2511

208-448-0643

(509) 447-3067 or 1-888-800-POVN (7686)

Shuttle

RCE

River City Electrical

#1 Home Builder in Newport.

509-447-5408 509-723-6959

Cafe • Internet • Gifts

Bob and Kathy Emerson Cusick, Pend Oreille Riverr 206-909-9438

(509) 447-0120

CLARK CONSTRUCTION

Electrical Services

(509) 993-5465

www.bearpawcarvings.com m

Digital Photos

Drywall

HURSTC 021R8

No Appointment Necessary Free Vacuum & Window Wash

OFF Wills

Construction

Dog Boarding

Free Estimates

10 Minute Oil Change

Construction

(509) 292-2200

• Dry Wall Hanging and Finishing Specialist ~ Also ~ • Full Remodeling Over 10-Years Experience

509-462-0827

Construction

• Reliable • Experienced Insured • Better Elk, Washington

Log Furniture and Rustic Decor

Specializing in Social Security & Personal Injury FREE Initial Consultation

Concrete

Concrete • Sand • Gravel

39102 N. Newport Hwy.

Attorney at Law

Hwy. 2, South of Newport

facebook.com/AutumnsLoft

www.jakescimneysweep.com

Cell 509-710-8939

Quality Chainsaw Carvings

Licensed in Washington and Idaho

50%

Chainsaw Carvings

1707 W. Broadway, Spokane, WA www.deissnerlaw.com

ID Lic# RCT-30773 WA Lic# DURKECL884D6

Dog Boarding & Training Family Atmosphere

Carpet

208-443-0216

Spokane Rock Products

Operating Since 1980 Professional, Experienced, Friendly Service Clean, Inspect, Masonry Repair Licensed and Bonded

23810 E. Blanchard Rd., Newport

Automotive

Dustin Deissner

Office Services • Affordable Tax Service • Any Size Business • Bookkeeping • Payroll, Taxes

Attorney

“Where our High Standards Meet Yours” Corner of Hwy 2 & Spokane Ave. (509) 447-2433

Well Drilling

Well Drilling & Pump Service Since 1964

Bus: 208-437-4168 Cell: 208-946-6944 stevepitts@verizon.net

Gently Used

Furniture • Appliances Household Items Fabric & More Consignments Available 9 am-5 pm Mon-Sat 5489 Hwy 2, Timberline Center Priest River, ID (208) 290-2248

Wrecking Yard

Now Paying Top Dollar for your junkers Cars • Trucks • Machinery

TERI-FIC AUTO SALVAGE Newport (509) 447-2487 Chewelah (509) 935-4095

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

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

The personal representatives named below have been appointed as personal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representatives or the personal representatives’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) 30 days after the personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

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

Date of first publication: July 25, 2012.

Personal Representative: Craig Jay Address: 6417 Olympic Hwy., Aberdeen, WA 98520 Attorneys for the Personal Representative: Ingram, Zelasko & Goodwin, LLP Address for Mailing or Service: 120 East First Street, Aberdeen, WA 98520 (360) 533-2865 Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause Number: Grays Harbor County Superior Court 12-4-00130-1 Published in The Newport Miner July 25th, August 1st and 8th, 2012 (25-3)

_________________ 2012247 CALL FOR BIDS Kalispel Tribe Fire Hydrant Project Indian Health Services Project PO 11-L28 This project consists of: Removing 4 existing fire hydrant assemblies Performing 8 live tap connections to a water main Reinstalling 3 of the 4 removed fire hydrant assemblies Installing 6 new fire hydrant assemblies Contract documents, specifications, and plans are available from Judy Romann, Construction Projects Coordinator at the Kalispel Tribe’s Planning & Development Department (509) 447-7119 or jromann@kalispeltribe.com.

Sealed bids will be received by the: Kalispel Tribe of Indians Attn: Sev Jones, Director Planning & Development 1981 N. LeClerc Road, PO Box 39, Usk, WA 99180 Bids due no later than

10:00 AM on Monday, August 20th, 2012.

Sealed bids will be opened promptly after the deadline.

A certified check, bid bond, or cashier’s check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid must accompany the proposal.

The Tribe reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive technicalities or irregularities, and after careful consideration of all bids and factors involved, make the award to best serve the interests of the Kalispel Tribe.

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians provides a selection preference for Indianowned firms. Documentation of Indian ownership and statements of qualifications will be required prior to Tribal designation as a qualified vendor eligible for Indian preference associated with this project.

Determination of ‘qualified vendor eligible for Indian preference’ is at the sole discretion of the Kalispel Tribe Published in The Newport Miner August 1 and 8, 2012. (26-2)

_________________ 2012248 CALL FOR BIDS Kalispel Tribe of Indians Roof Replacement Project Kalispel Public Safety Building This project consists of: Relocating and/or modifying rooftop utilities Constructing a new roof support structure Furnishing and installing new roof framing Furnishing and installing new metal roof Constructing associated site drainage facilities Reinstalling, re-commissioning and testing building systems Pre-bid Job Walk: A voluntary pre-bid job walk will be held on August 14th, at 1:00 pm. Meet in parking area at project site, 3292 N. LeClerc Road, Usk, WA. Bid Date: Bids must be received by the Kalispel Tribe no later than August 23rd, 10:00 am. Sealed bids may be delivered to 1981 N. LeClerc Road, Usk, WA, or mailed to Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Planning & Development Department, P.O. Box 39, Usk, WA 99180.

Sealed bids will be opened promptly after the deadline.

A certified check, bid bond, or cashier’s check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid must accompany the proposal.

Term of Project: Work on this project must begin by September 4th, 2012 with work substantially completed by October 11th, 2012.

Bid documents will be available to view at: 1. Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Planning & Development Department, 1981 N LeClerc Road, Usk, WA 99180; Contact: Judy Romann, Construction Projects Coordinator (509447-7119) 2. James A. Sewell & Associates, 600 4th Street W, Newport, WA 99156; Contact: Kevin Akesson, Project Engineer (509-4473626) 3. Associated General Contractors, 4935 E Trent Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202 4. Associated Builders and Contractors, 12310 E Mirabeau Parkway, St 100,

Spokane Valley, WA 99216 5. Spokane Regional Plan Center, 102 E Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202 Bidders may order sets of drawings or PDF’s at their expense from Standard Digital Print Co., 256 W. Riverside, Spokane, WA. (509) 624-2985.

The Tribe reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive technicalities or irregularities, and after careful consideration of all bids and factors involved, make the award to best serve the interests of the Kalispel Tribe.

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians provides a selection preference for Indianowned firms. Documentation of Indian ownership and statements of qualifications will be required prior to Tribal designation as a qualified vendor eligible for Indian preference associated with this project.

Determination of ‘qualified vendor eligible for Indian preference’ is at the sole discretion of the Kalispel Tribe

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2012250 PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Let it be publicly known to all persons that the Newport Consolidated Joint School District No. 56-415 Pend Oreille County, State of Washington, is completing the preparation of an extension of the 2011-2012 General Fund Budget. The budget extension for the General Fund will be on file in the School District Administration Office, located at 1380 West 5th Street, Newport, Washington. A copy of the completed budget extension will be available for review beginning August 15, 2012 to any person who might request such.

Also, let it be publicly known to all persons that the Board of Directors of Newport Consolidated Joint School District No. 56415, Pend Oreille County, State of Washington, will meet at their regular scheduled meeting at 4:30 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012, in the Board Room for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the 2011-2012 General Fund Budget Extension.

Any inquiries regarding this notice should be directed to Mr. Jason Thompson or Mr. Tom Crouch at (509) 447-3167.

Attest: Lynn Kaney Chair of the Board of Directors Signed: Jason Thompson, Superintendent Secretary of the Board of Directors

2012253 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/ QUALIFICATIONS QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR Pend Oreille Public Utility District (District) is requesting proposals and a Submittal of Qualifications for a Quality Control Inspector to support the Box Canyon Unit 2 Turbine Rehabilitation Project.

The individual selected would have a minimum of 10 years experience with hydro turbines and generators. Experience with gas turbines and steam turbines may also be considered. Work will include oversight and review of all mechanical work and installation activities including but not limited to: reviewing blueprints against the work conducted, verifying and witnessing machine alignments, monitoring modifications performed to existing components, verifying and witnessing visual and NDE inspections, ensuring proper assembly protocols are followed, ensuring industry best practices are followed, and monitoring site conditions for environmental health and safety. Work schedule will vary from 5 – 7 days per week @ 10-12 hours per shift depending on the phase of work in progress.

Individual will work in a rotation of 3 inspectors to cover 2 shifts; the ability to work both day and night shifts will be required. Rotation will include a minimum of 1 week off every month for rest and personal needs.

The individual selected will enter into a professional service contract with the District. Proposals / Qualifications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., August 24, 2012 to: Walter Hull Turbine Project Engineer Box Canyon Dam P.O. Box 547 Ione, WA 99139 A minimum of two professional references should be submitted for verification of qualifications and prior work experience. The District reserves the right to request additional information and clarifications as necessary to allow for corrections of errors and omissions. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals without prejudice. The District assumes no obligation to reimburse individuals for any expenses incurred in responding to this request for qualifications.

Women’s, minority, and small business enterprises are encouraged to apply.

The District is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about the project, contact Walter Hull @ (509) 4424125 or send e-mail to whull@popud.org

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2012251 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Library District Board of Trustees has cancelled their regularly scheduled Board Meeting on 23 August 2012 due to a lack of a quorum. The meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, 13 September 2012 @ 5:00 p.m. The Annual Strategic Planning Meeting will be held before the Board Meeting at 4:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the PUD Box Canyon Conference Room.

In October the Board Meetings will go back to their regularly scheduled 4 th Thursday of each Month meeting @ 5:00 p.m. held in the PUD Box Canyon Conference Room.

2012254 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON County of Pend Oreille No. 12-2-00142-8 Radical Home Land Investment, LLC, a limited liability company, Plaintiff, And Earnst E. Filbeck and Fawna Filbeck, husband and wife; Bobbie L. (Lee) Smith and Sharon L. Smith, husband and wife; Alberto Lucero and Irene Lucero, husband and wife; Dora Lucero, a single person; Judy Lee Smith, who is the daughter of Bobbie L. (Lee) Smith and Sharon L. Smith; Randy Smith, who is a son of Bobbie L. (Lee) Smith and Sharon L. Smith; Bobbie L. Smith, who is a daughter of Bobbie L. (Lee) Smith and Sharon L. Smith; all other heirs of the aforementioned individuals; and all other persons or parties unknown claiming

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any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein.

Defendants.

Summons by Publication The State of Washington to: Earnst E. Filbeck and Fawna Filbeck, husband and wife; Bobbie L. (Lee) Smith and Sharon L. Smith, husband and wife; Alberto Lucero and Irene Lucero, husband and wife; Dora Lucero, a single person; if living, and the unknown heirs at law of Earnst E. Filbeck and Fawna Filbeck, husband and wife; Bobbie L. (Lee) Smith and Sharon L. Smith, husband and wife; Alberto Lucero and Irene Lucero, husband and wife; For a Lucero, a single person, if deceased, and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein, defendants: You, and each of you, are hereby summoned to appear with sixty (60) days after the date of first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after the 1st day of August, 2012, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for the plaintiff, at their office below stated; and, in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demands of the complaint in this action which has been filed with the clerk of said court.

The object of this action is to quiet title in plaintiff to real estate in Pend Oreille County, Washington, described as: Those parts of Government Lot 8 and the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 , Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 45 E. W. M., lying South of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad and East of the centerline of McCloud Creek.

Against the claim of the defendants and any one of them.

Dated: August 2, 2012.

Lambarth Law Office /s/Douglas D. Lambarth Douglas D. Lambarth, #1200 Attorney for Plaintiff File Original of Your Answer with the Clerk of the Court at: Pend Oreille County Superior Court 229 S. Garden Ave., PO Box 5020 Newport, WA 99156 Serve a Copy of Your Answer on: Douglas D. Lambarth Lambarth Law Office 102 S. Union Ave., PO Box 366 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner August 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5 and 12, 2012. (27-6) ----------------------------------2012255 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOLICITATION Request for Statement of Qualifications (RSQ) City of Newport Request for Qualification Data to Furnish Engineering Services The City of Newport is requesting qualified engineers to submit statements of qualification for engineering services related to the Spruce Street Water, Sewer, Street Reconstruction Project. These services will be to perform a scope of work, which includes providing engineering services of all construction plans, design services, preparation of contract documents, contract administration services and construction inspection services. The project budget, including construction, is approximately $970,956.00 with plans and specifications

complete by December 31, 2012.

One or more firms will be selected for an interview based upon the following criteria categories, weighted as indicated: Qualification of key personnel (2); Relevant experience as demonstrated on previous projects (2); Previous performance (1); Expressed interest in the project (1); Washington State Certified Minority Enterprise Participation (0.5).

Firms desiring consideration shall submit a complete qualification package and any other pertinent data to further assist the selection committee in evaluating the firm’s qualification to: Ray King, City Administrator. Qualification packages should be submitted to arrive no later than 4:00 PM on August 29, 2012. The most highly rated firm will be selected for an interview and negotiation of the professional service contract.

The project is partially funded through the Washington State Community Development Block Grant Program with federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City of Newport. As a result, cost plus percentage of construction cost contracts will not be allowed and a number of state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action requirements will apply to the selection process and conduct of the project.

The City of Newport is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority- and women-owned firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

Questions regarding the project or proposal may be referred to Ray King, City Administrator, 200 S. Washington Avenue, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-5611.

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-------------------------2012256 CITY OF NEWPORT, WA NOTICE OF LAND USE DECISION Date of issuance: June 15, 2012 Project name: Randles Variance Project sponsor: Ed & Patricia Randles Project location: 600 N Washington Avenue Project description: The Randles are seeking a variance for the side yard setback of 10 feet to 5 feet.

Decision: On June 15, 2012, the Newport Board of Adjustments approved a variance for the side yard to be 5 feet of Section 17.05.050.

Subsequent Actions Required: Building Permit Appeal period: The action of the Board of Adjustments is final unless appealed. Appeals of this decision must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Newport Development Regulations Sec. 17.06.150 with the Pend Oreille County Superior Court no later than August 29, 2012.

Contact Person: For more information on this project please contact Bubba Hedricks, Newport Building Official at (509) 447-6497, Newport City Hall, 200 S. Washington Avenue, Newport WA 99156.

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2012257 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on August 03, 2012, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted by the Monfort Family Cabin LLC to aggregate 2 contiguous lots into 1 lot; Within Sec. 25, T31N, R43E, WM.

(Parcel #’s 433125-04-0002 & 433125-04-0005 & 433125-04-0006 & 433125-539037 & 433125-53-9047 & 4331-25-53-9048. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than Aug. 23, 2012 after which a final administrative

decision will be made.

Dated: Aug. 03, 2012 Published in The Newport Miner August 8, 2012.

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-------------------------2012258 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on July 31, 2012, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted

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

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

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

V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 17th day of August, 2012. The default (s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by the 6th day of August, 2012 (11 days before the sale date), the default (s) as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated anytime after the 6th day of August, 2012, (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance pay the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to he grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest at the following address: Marlin L. Griffin P.O. Box 296 Newport, WA 99156 by first class and certified mail on the 15th day of February, 2012 proof of which is in the possession of the Successor Trustee,; and the Grantor or Grantor’s successor in interest was personally served on the 15th day of February, 2012 with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII. The Trustee whose name and address is set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property.

IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to R.C.W.61.24.130.

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

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|| P E N D O R E I L L E C O U N T Y || S H E R I F F ’S M OST WA N T E D LI ST Editor’s Note: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509-447-3151. This is a regular section of The Miner.

All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

Deanna C. Andrew, 38, is wanted on a Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on a fourth degree assault domestic violence charge. She Andrew is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Her last known address was in the Usk area.

James R. Baltzell, with blue eyes and blonde hair.

43, is wanted on a His last known address was in Pend Oreille County the Newport area. warrant for failure to appear for a drivMegan M. McKing under the influeen, 36, is wanted ence charge. He is on a Pend Oreille Baltzell 5 feet, 7 inches tall County warrant for and weighs 155 failure to appear pounds, with hazel eyes and on a third degree brown hair. His last known adsuspended driving dress was in the Newport area. McKeen charge. She is 5 feet tall and weighs 105 Christopher pounds, with blue J. Hoover, 30, is eyes and blonde hair. Her last wanted on two known address is in the NewPend Oreille County port area. warrants – for failure to appear on Place your classified or display ad a marijuana poswith The Miner and it will appear Hoover session charge and in both newspapers - The Newport failure to appear Miner (Pend Oreille County) and on a protection order violation The Gem State Miner (West Bonner charge. He is 5 feet, 9 inches County). All for one good price. Call tall and weighs 155 pounds, (509) 447-2433 for details.

contiguous lots into 1 lot; Within Sec. 29, T30N, R44E, WM. (Parcel #’s 443029-440001 & 443029-41-9001.

Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept.

A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than Aug. 23, 2012 after which a final administrative decision will be made.

Dated: Aug. 03, 2012

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2012259 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PEND OREILLE COUNTY Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County, through the Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners, will receive sealed proposals until 11:00 A.M., August 21, 2012 in the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, 625 W 4th Street, Newport, WA 99156 to provide: Mobile Incident Command Post/ Communica-

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tions Trailer A complete copy of the Request for Proposals containing the specification may be seen at the office of the Clerk of the Board or online at www.pendoreilleco.org.

Proposals may be delivered to the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at 625 W 4th Street, Newport, WA 99156 or mailed to the Clerk of the Board at P.O. Box 5025, Newport, WA 99156. All proposals must be received in writing and state

“Mobile Incident Command Post” on the envelope.

P ro p o s a l s w i l l b e opened at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the office of the Board of County Commissioners at 625 W 4th Street, Newport, WA 99156.

The Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners may reject any or all proposals for good cause.

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