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Questions raised over smelter

Plenty of obstacles to developing housing Housing forum highlights needs

By Don Gronning

Of The Miner

NEWPORT – An overflow crowd turned up at the Pend Oreille County commissioners meeting Monday, Aug. 7, seeking answers about the proposed HiTest Sands Inc. silicon smelter. The Edmonton based HiTest Sands has tentatively proposed building a $300 million smelter south of Newport. Ann James of Newport said a major concern was the lack of information about the project. She said she and others had questions about air quality, infrastructure, as well the financial strength of the company. John Cain said he had worked at a silicon smelter in Moses Lake. “Many things we thought were safe turned out not to be,” he said. He said there was a spontaneous explosion at the facility that injured 11, with three people dying. Cain urged commissioners to proceed cautiously and with as many redundancies and safeguards as possible. “We’re depending on you to do a thorough investigation of HiTest,” he said. Roger Castle pointed out the proposed site was not covered by any fire districts. “It’s in no man’s land,” he said. He asked if HiTest would handle firefighting. How would people be warned to evacuate Newport if a catastrophic event happened, he asked. James pointed out that HiTest hadn’t filed any documents with the state to do business here. Geoffrey Thompson asked about water. He said there were city wells near where the site is proposed to be located. He pointed out that south Pend Oreille County was in the Little Spokane River watershed. He wondered how much water the smelter would use and how it would be disposed of. Dallas Johnson said he worked at the Kaiser Aluminum smelter in Mead. He said waste wasn’t taken off site when the plant closed. Instead it was capped with two layers of cement. He said water has been contaminated as far away as Chattaroy as a result. He cautioned commissioners that “once a company like that is in, they’re in.” Another questioner asked if the county offered any incentives for HiTest to move here, such as tax incentives.

NEWPORT – There seems to be no doubt there is a shortage of housing in the Newport area, with librarians, surgeons and school principals having trouble getting housing when they are hired in Pend Oreille County. “We continually hear about a housing shortage,” county commissioner chairman Mike Manus said at the housing forum held Thursday, Aug. 3, at the PUD building in Newport. “We need to get involved and come up with a strategy.” The forum was put on by the Pend Oreille Economic Development Council. In addition to a need for housing for professionals, there is also a need for affordable housing for low-income people. “When you’re on TANF, you don’t have much money,” said a woman from the state Department of Social and Health Services. She was referring to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

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Kalispels host pow wow for all The 42nd annual Kalispel Pow Wow was held this past weekend. The three day event included a buffalo barbecue, all Indian softball tournament, fun run, vendors and of course dancing and drumming. See more photos on page 4B.

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Train rides return this Saturday, Sunday By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

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Volunteers check out one of the coach cars as they get briefed at a training session for the upcoming SPORT train rides, which start this weekend.

NEWPORT – The time-honored train rides grown by the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club return this Saturday, Aug. 12, and Sunday, Aug. 13, with a new name and a new location. Rides depart from the train tracks behind the Pend Oreille Public Utilities District (PUD) parking lot at noon and 3 p.m. both days. Hosting the train rides has been passed on to the Newport/Priest River Rotary Club, who purchased the Lions’ interest in the train rides in late April for $20,000. The ride has been renamed Scenic Pend Oreille River Train (SPORT). “It’s going to be very similar to the Lions’ train rides that people know and love, just a different route and more enhanced experience,” says Nadine Parker, chairwoman of the Rotary

train ride committee. Parker says 250 tickets have been sold for the first day. Train rides will run through the weekends of Aug. 26 and 27, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, Oct. 7 and 8, and Oct. 14 and 15. The new route runs from Newport to Dalkena and back. The 24-mile round trip will take an hour and a half. There are three historic coaches and three covered open cars, along with the caboose. Those in the open cars can stand and walk around to get a 360 degree view during the ride. Riders should be on the lookout for train robbers (Pend Oreille Playhouse volunteers) dressed in period garb that could be old west or 1930’s gangsters, depending on the mood of the day. All proceeds raised from the “robbery” go to the Playhouse. See train, 8A

B r i e f ly Jogger killed in logging truck incident PRIEST RIVER – A fatality crash occurred last Thursday near Priest River when a logging truck hit a jogger. The incident occurred Aug. 3 at 9:53 a.m., in the 16000 block of Dufort Road just east of Priest River. A 1992 Kenworth Tractor

pulling a fully loaded log trailer, driven by Jesse R. Flory, 22, of Bonners Ferry, was negotiating a left hand curve at the same time Katherine Malone, 36, of Nashville, was jogging in the roadway. Flory’s truck overturned and a portion of the truck struck Malone. She was pronounced deceased

at the scene and was transported by Sherman Campbell Funeral Home in Newport. Flory was not wearing a seatbelt. The investigation is still ongoing.

Relay for Life Friday NEWPORT – The annual Pend Oreille Valley

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

world and continues to be a time-honored tradition in the Pend Oreille Valley. People can form teams to raise money or just come with friends and family to have a good time for a good cause. Teams can be comprised of families, friends, businesses, churches, schools, clubs or any

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housing: Water shouldn’t be a problem in the near future From Page 1a

program. She said of the 240 houses listed for sale on the website Zillow, none were affordable for limited income people. EDC director Jamie Wyrobek said the problem wasn’t unique to Pend Oreille County. Many counties are in a similar situation, she said. Planning commissioner Norris Boyd makes his living managing and developing apartments around the country. He said there really was no difference between developing low-income apartments and others, he said, as it costs about $100,000 for a two bedroom, one bathroom flat. Boyd said in a typical apartment development, about 50 percent of the cost is for debt service. “It’s a big deal,” he says. “If you could cut debt service down it would help.” Debt service is the cost of financing – interest and principle. Boyd says when he is developing a project, he looks at a minimum of 100 units. That’s enough to justify hiring a property manager and a couple custodians, he said. That solves the absentee

landlord problem, he said. Boyd said landlords who are present and take care of their property make more money. There are problems with much of the existing housing that is available, one developer said. “The City of Newport needs to take care of empty buildings,” he said. It may be cheaper and easier to knock down old building and construct new ones, one builder said. Problems with asbestos, mold and lead can drive up costs considerably. Boyd said that three things were necessary for commercial development – water, sewer and roads. “Infrastructure is most important,” he said. Water won’t be a problem in the near term, even with the state Supreme Court’s Hirst decision, which requires that people who want to drill a well in a county planning under the Growth Management Act first prove they have sufficient water. County consultant Gregg Dohrn said Pend Oreille County, which plans under the GMA, was “carrying on as though there were no Hirst decision until told

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What would the impact be on county roads, another person asked. Another transportation question concerned railroads and the time people would have to sit at crossings waiting for trains bringing silicon to HiTest to pass. Karim Cooper pointed out the hardship that occurred when KeyTronic closed decades ago, throwing 600 people out of work. “Pend Oreille County is being given the same consideration as a third world economy,” Cooper said. “This is retrograde capitalism. How foolish we must appear in their eyes,” he said. Cooper pointed out that the Scot Pruitt, head of the Environmental Protection Agency, was committed to dismantling the agency. County commissioners Mike Manus and Karen Skoog deferred to county consultant Gregg Dohrn to answer many of the questions. Commissioner Steve Kiss was absent. Dohrn said last year’s announcement by the state that HiTest was planning to build in Usk, near the paper mill, was premature. After HiTest decided the Usk site wouldn’t work, the company started looking for other locations. They considered an old mill site in Ione, as well as a log sorting yard in Usk.

They also considered a site at Addy before focusing on the south Newport site. Dohrn said the company hasn’t made a decision yet, as they want to make sure the site is feasible before HiTest commits to it. Once they do decide, they will start applying for the necessary state and federal permits, Dohrn said. He said the company has told him that air quality modeling results have been good, although there is some question as to whether air pollution from here will impact Spokane. “Spokane is at near limits for air quality,” Dohrn said. HiTest may have to use some scrubbing technology to make the air clean enough, he said. At any rate, once the company starts the permitting process, Dohrn expects it to take a year to 18 months, with many opportunities for public input. The county hasn’t given any tax breaks but the state has, he said. He said the operation wouldn’t use much water, about 300 gallons a day, mostly for the anticipated 150 employees. Dohrn said that the plan has changed a little since the smelter was first proposed for Usk. At that time, it was thought that the ore would be transported from the mine in Golden B.C. to the smelter, since the railroad was already there. If the company goes

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Pend Oreille County commission chairman Mike Manus listens while Norris Boyd makes a comment at the housing forum Thursday, Aug. 3, at the PUD in Newport.

otherwise,” he said. “In the near term, it’s not much of a problem.” On builder said that when the recession hit in 2008, he quit building, as did others. Now he and other builders are going again, with more requests for building than they can get to this year. One of the problems identified by builders was the need for employees. “I don’t have the workforce,” the builder said. Vocational training was needed, he said. The experienced construction workers are going where they

can make more money – in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. Homes priced between $150,000 to $250,000 sell quickly, realtors said. One realtor said that homes priced below $200,000 had difficulty getting financing, as they usually need work. It costs about $240,000 to build a new home, a person said. Pend Oreille County is growing, albeit slowly. Community Development Director Greg Snow said the population is expected to increase by 1.6-3 percent. The county currently has a population of

13,370 people. Wyrobek said 27 percent of workers here commute for employment, either to or from elsewhere. Dohrn said new residential construction in the unincorporated areas of the county has been about 50 a year. The next step is to form a working group of interested people, said Jenny Smith of the EDC. The housing forum will be discussed at the upcoming EDC meeting Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Camas Center for Community Wellness in Usk.

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(Left) About 25 people turned out Monday to ask county commissioners questions and give input on the HiTest Sands smelter, tentatively planned to be located south of Newport.

with the south Newport location, the plan is to truck the silicon to the smelter. Dohrn said the company could make the whole trip on heavyhaul load roads by going through Idaho. They wouldn’t have to come into Washington except at the site. The company would be expected to pay for any road work needed to deal with traffic impacts of employees. He said there may be a new intersection built south of Newport to handle employee traffic. HiTest would likely pay for that, he said. Dohrn said the nearest example to the type of smelter HiTest wants to build is in Mississippi, although this would be HiTest’s first smelter. They aren’t involved in the Mississippi smelter. He said

county officials may travel to that site to ask public officials and others about the impacts. Dohrn gave a little explanation of how the smelting process will work. Coal, woodchips and silicon would be combined and electricity ran through to create the silicon ingots. The coal is an especially clean coal that is only found in two places – Columbia and Kentucky. The company prefers the Columbian coal, which is cleaner. It will be shipped to Denmark for further cleaning, then will be shipped back in containers. The county plans to have meetings the first and third Mondays of the month to brief the community about the project. The EDC website

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b r i e f ly Juvenile hurt in Highway 57 wreck PRIEST RIVER – A juvenile male driver was injured Wednesday, Aug. 2, when he drove off the road and was thrown from the car. He was not wearing a seatbelt. The wreck occurred about 12:10 p.m., according to a news release from the Idaho State Police. The unidentified juvenile was driving south in a silver 2005 Chevrolet on Highway 57, at about milepost 26 when he failed to make a left hand turn. According to ISP, after he drove off the road and hit an embankment, the car came back on the road and he was ejected. The crash blocked the road for about an hour. The driver was transported to Newport Medical Center.

Avista won’t automatically turn on SPOKANE – In response to dry summer conditions and high wildfire danger in the region, Avista is undertaking temporary changes to power line operations in its Washington and Idaho service area. These temporary changes are being made to decrease the potential for wildfires that could occur when re-energizing a power line. In most cases, lines located in rural or forested areas are normally re-energized automatically. However, during the current dry weather conditions, Avista’s line personnel will physically patrol an outage area before a line is placed back into service. This temporary change in operations could lead to longer outage times, the company said in a news release.

Kersting graduates U of Puget Sound TACOMA — Jenna Kersting, a 2013 graduate of Newport High School, graduated from the University of Puget Sound May 14. Kersting majored in biology, and was awarded the degree Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude. Kersting is the daughter of Clay and Katie Kersting of Newport. While a student at Puget Sound, Kersting participated in Phi Eta Sigma and Pi Beta Kappa honor societies and in intermural volleyball, where she served as president. Kersting will attend the graduate physical therapy program at Eastern Washington University this fall. Founded in 1888, the University of Puget Sound is a 2,600-student, independent, national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Wash.

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The family of Ida Knotts Fox would like to say thank you for all the cards and expressions of sympathy extended to us in the loss of our mother and grandmother. Thank you to the New Testament Church and Pine Ridge Community Church for the lovely luncheon after the memorial service and to Walt Campbell and Mitch McGhee for conducting the services. Also, special thanks to Sherman Campbell Funeral Home for being so wonderful to work with.

These two have been bedding down in Renee Shawgo’s yard south of Newport off Highway 2 on Foxwood Drive. They were munching away on fresh greens Wednesday, Aug. 2. “They even stretch out their enormous necks over the electric fence into the raspberry bushes; then gulp down gallons of water from our pond,” Shawgo says.

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Man gets 364-day sentence for assault of a child By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Kevin Edward Davis, 62, was sentenced to 364 days in jail for two counts of third degree assault of a child and one count of furnishing liquor to minors by Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith Thursday, Aug. 3. Defense attorney Eric Mitchell Christianson asked that Davis be allowed to serve the time in Chelan County, where there was an opportunity for work release. Monasmith agreed to that, noting that there is no time off for good behavior for work release. The sentences are to be served concurrently. Prosecuting attorney Brooks Clemmons said that Davis had a minimal criminal record and noted there could have been problems prosecuting the case if it went to trial. Davis was originally charged with two counts of second degree rape of a child and furnishing liquor to minors. Those charges were amended to third degree assault of a child and furnishing liquor to a minor as part of the plea bargain. According to the statement of probable cause, Davis supplied alcohol to two teenage girls in early April 2016. In his statement of guilt on the assault charge, Davis wrote “...with criminal negligence, (I) did cause bodily harm accompanied by substantial pain that extended for a period sufficient to cause considerable suffering to a child, who at the time of the assault was under the age of thirteen years.” The family of the victim wrote a statement that was read in court. “Our family cannot just sweep this under the rug and move on,” the state-

ment read in part. “The sexual assault of a child is a most heinous crime and should be treated as such and any person who commits such an atrocity should be punished severely and without sympathy. It should be known to the general public and people who could potentially come into contact with Kevin Davis that he is a danger to all children not excluding his own.” The family asked for maximum punishment and for Davis to be required to register as a sex offender. Davis did not plead guilty to a sex offense and will not be required to register as a sex offender. His record consisted of a 2007 driving under the influence conviction, a 2000 negligent driving conviction and a 1979 conviction for marijuana possession. The standard sentencing range for someone with Davis’ criminal record on the second degree assault charge, a felony, was 1-3 months. The maximum was five years and a $10,000 fine. The standard range for the furnishing liquor to minors, a gross misdemeanor, was 0-364 days in jail. The maximum is 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine. In addition to the 364day sentence, Davis will serve 12 months community custody and pay $800 in legal financial obligations.

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Pow Wow a true gift from the Kalispel Tribe

he 42nd annual Kalispel Pow Wow was held this past weekend, and what a joy it was to attend. With the ultra-family friendly atmosphere, the unbelievable dress and the heart pounding drumbeats, the pow wow had something for everyone – from the very told to the very young. The vivid colors and sounds of the pow wow set against the muted backdrop of the Pend Oreille River and Selkirk Mountains were breathtaking. The tribe’s commitment to a drug and alcohol free event was refreshing and added to an atmosphere we were proud to introduce our young children to. This community should be grateful for the neighbors we have in the Kalispel Tribe. Their hospitality and generosity affects many people who live here, whether they realize it or not. The contributions to fire districts, schools, community events and civic organizations makes the tribe a true partner in making this the best place to live. As it has for years, the pow wow included a free buffalo barbecue for the public and the chance to experience a culture that may be different than our own, but part of our collective history. In a corner of the world that can feel a little less than diverse at times, to say the least, this beautiful display of culture should be enjoyed by all. Thank you to the Kalispel Tribe for your generosity. We look forward to next year’s pow wow. -MCN

Sudden deaths took a trio of state’s business and ag leaders So far this year, a trio of unexpected deaths has shocked Washington business and agriculture. Melanie Dressel, Ron Reimann and Jeff Brotman leave behind large shoes to fill. They came from vastly different backgrounds and political perspectives, yet it was their diversity, ingenuity and drive which makes our state and nation great. Last February, Melanie Dressel, president and CEO of Tacoma-based Columbia Bank, suddenly died of gu e st heart disease. She was 64. She was born and raised in opinion Colville, a small farm and timber town, but stayed in Seattle after DON C. graduating from the University of BRUNELL Washington in political science. Association Dressel was a long-time banker in of metropolitan Puget Sound and went Washington on to guide Columbia’s growth into Business our state’s second largest WashPresident ington-based banking company by market value. She told Seattle Business Magazine, which named her 2013 CEO of the Year: “I told my parish priest at age 6 that I wanted to be president of the United States…I grew up in the age of great politicians like Maggie (Warren G. Magnuson) and (Henry) Jackson. I planned to go to law school, then go into politics after college, but thought I should work for nine months first. I wanted weekends free so I could spend time with my husband. That’s how I got into banking.” Dressel served on many banking, business and community boards and was awarded the 2011 American Banker Association Community Banker of the Year. Seven times ABA named her one of the 25 most powerful women in banking. The second tragic death came on July 30 when prominent eastern Washington farmer and Port of Pasco commissioner, Ron Reimann, 74, was killed when his farm vehicle was hit by a van near Kahlotus. Reimann was raised on a dryland farm in Ritzville. Following graduation from Eastern Washington University with a degree in business, he enlisted in the Army. After his military service, he joined his wife’s twin brother, Ralph Thomsen, in forming T & R Farms in Moses Lake. In 1973, they moved to the Pasco area to begin what has become a totally irrigated farm growing a variety of row crops, fruit trees and grains. T & R Farms is a leader in the advancement of irrigation technology and water resources management. Earlier this year, Reimann and his wife were honored at the Oregon/Washington Potato Conference with the 2017 Industry Leadership Award. As president of the Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association, he was a tenacious advocate for agriculture water rights. See brunell, 5A

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yo u r o p i n i o n Time for a marijuana store To the editor, It is with a heavy heart that we see another local business close. Blame it on the big stores and chains like Shopko and Dollar Tree coming into the area, but some of the blame rests with the elected officials who cannot see the big picture. Whether you like it or not marijuana is now legal and brings in tax dollars, which the Newport area is missing out on. I know many people who drive to Spokane to make their marijuana purchases and they take their spending there too. Most residents prefer to shop local and support the local economy. But if you have to spend $20 to drive to Spokane and back you need to recoup that money somehow so they end up going to big box stores (like Walmart) for the items they would have purchased here. Let’s get off our moral soapbox and allow a marijuana store. -Natalie Babcock Newport

Don’t need EMS tax district To the editor, The context of my comments at a public hearing involved increasing my property taxes to pay for what Tom Dishaw thinks he deserves – namely urban quality EMS. No need to have helicopters transport patients from our rural hospital. Just float a tax levy to fund paid paramedics and ambulances in ev-

ery fire station and build a 10-story trauma center hospital addition, as that’s what we deserve. Tom wants me to move to rural Canada. I want him to move to Spokane County to a home across the street from a fire station with 24/7 paramedics to get the EMS care he deserves. However, Tom will pay a lot more property tax when he moves. Tom, I put my time in as a volunteer EMT ambulance driver, so don’t lecture me about community service as I have the highest respect and appreciation for people who volunteer in this community. My expectations are realistic for the time, distance and available tax funds for a large county with only 13,000 residents. The “golden hour” for trauma, heart attack and strokes is a huge factor for Pend Oreille County. No amount of new taxes is going to shrink the miles from a hospital or EMS response. Living in a rural county creates that limitation and lower EMS expectations. I would propose that if Tom drove his car off the road and into a tree 50 miles from a hospital vs. into a tree inside the City of Spokane, he should have different expectations for when help will arrive. That’s not an insult to any fire department or community service. It’s just facts and numbers and doesn’t require insulting responses to public comments. We don’t need to create another property taxing district to meet

the expectations of what Tom Dishaw thinks he deserves. -Pete Scobby Newport

Keep cancer fighting Newport tradition alive To the editor, It’s Relay time, right around the corner – a chance to support the American Cancer Society in their fight against this most deadly of diseases, one that literally has touched us all. On Friday Aug. 11, at 6:30 p.m., come out and show your support. You can walk with a team, by yourself or with friends, participate in the Silent Auction; there are so many ways to be a part of Relay, and it all adds up. If you have lost a loved one to cancer, stop by and pick up a Luminary candle lantern, donate what you can, and decorate it with the name and/or photos of those no longer with us – for the inspiring Luminary ceremony that night. The names of the lost are read, as the teams – and maybe you – walk the lap in darkness, with only flickering candles leading the way. Please help us keep this important tradition alive in Newport, and support Relay any way you can. See you there! -Rod Stafford Newport

Cantwell calls for improved firefighting technology WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., called for new technology to help firefighters and community members battling blazes in Washington state and around the country during a committee meeting Aug. 3. “As of today 50 percent

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more acres have already burned this year than normal and yesterday a forecast report was released that predicted the west is likely to experience above normal wildfires over the next month. That shouldn’t surprise people because we know exactly what has been

SEATTLE – U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, DWash., will hold a town hall event in Spokane Tuesday, Aug. 15, from 6-7:30 p.m. in The Globe Room at Cataldo Hall at Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone. Anyone wishing to attend a town hall must pre-register. The events are open and free of charge. Register online at www.eventbrite.com/e/ See firefighting, 5A spokane-town-hall-tickets-36286246139.

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

The Washington Post recently published leaked transcripts of President Donald Trump’s conversations with the leaders of Mexico and Australia. Should the press publish transcripts like those leaked of Trump’s conversations with Mexico and Australia’s leaders? Yes, it gives a view into what the president is saying and thinking. No, the conversations were private. Leaders must be able to talk candidly with each other.

r e ad e r ’ s p o l l r e su lts Is it the county’s responsibility to make sure emergency services are available? It depends. If the situation were more dire then yes. But I don’t think it’s warranted now.

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Finally, on Aug. 1, Jeff Brotman, 74, Costco’s cofounder and chairman of its board, died in his sleep at his Medina home after attending a dinner with 2,000 store managers from around the world. Brotman, who was born and raised in Tacoma, opened Costco’s first warehouse with Jim Sinegal in 1983 in Seattle. The company now operates 736 warehouses around the world, including 511 in the United States and Puerto Rico. Costco was ranked as the world’s second largest retailer behind Wal-Mart until Seattle based Amazon surpassed both. Brotman was more of a behind the spotlight philanthropist. He completed his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Washington and was appointed to the school’s board of regents. Brotman was a large contributor to Children’s Hospital, UW medicine and Tacoma’s Temple Beth El preschool and daycare. Both Brotman and Sinegal actively funded Democrats and Sinegal was chosen to address the Democrat Convention in 2012. Dressel, Reimann and Brotman leave behind families and unmatched legacies. They were largely successful because they took risks, worked hard, were driven and innovated. Those are the common threads which bind American entrepreneurs together. Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at theBrunells@ msn.com.

trending the last few years,” Sen. Cantwell said in a press release. Cantwell announced she is working with Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., on bipartisan legislation to give firefighters access to state-of-the-art technology to assist in firefighting around the country. “The prospective legislation would give firefighters access to tools like wildfire-mapping aircraft, including unmanned aerial vehicles, that generate real-time maps depicting where the fires are burning and GPS locators for fire crews. Taken together, mapping aircraft and GPS locators are referred to as the ‘Holy Grail’ of wildland firefighter safety.” Cantwell asked, “Why not combine these two technologies [real-time fire mapping and GPS locating] today to give our firefighters more safety and security as they deal with just these unbelievable conditions that can change so quickly?” This is on the heels of other legislation that Cantwell introduced in April to assist firefighters that were injured in the line-of-duty. In previous hearings Cantwell has worked to protect the safety of firefighters. “Firefighters on the front lines and those who give their lives to protect us deserve fair treatment from their government,” Cantwell said during a March hearing this year. Also, in a March 2017 letter to President Trump Sen. Cantwell wrote, “Wildfires are serious business in the West … heed the current science to guide your policy decisions around addressing wildfires. Successfully addressing the wildfire problem will make our communities safer, our local economies stronger, our forests healthier, and our country greater.” Cantwell has worked for years to pass bipartisan

wildfire legislation. In 2015 she visited Washington state, holding a series of roundtables and listening sessions on best practices to fight wildfires, as well as a field hearing on the topic. In 2016, Cantwell proposed a science-based pilot program to improve communities’ ability to fight and protect themselves from the impacts of wildfires.

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More than $7,000 raised for Fire District 6 By Maggie Brown

Saturday, July 29, we were able to thank the men and women firefighters of District 6 who volunteer a big chunk of their lives in order to protect the lives and property of their neighbors. These dedicated folks accept the fact that in the middle of a deep sleep, or just before sitting down to a meal, they may get a call for help, and they immediately respond, because that is the responsibility that they’ve accepted. I thank the community for getting Fired Up! and doing such an excellent job of making this fundraiser a terrific success. Fire Chief Alex Arnold was present all day to take any questions, as were several of the firefighters. You should know that when half way through the day we hit contributions of $5,000, one of the firefighters had tears in her eyes. In all the event raised more than $7,000. The planning and logistics took around two months. We were mentioned in The Miner Newspapers and firefighters spread the flyers. We also had coverage on the local radio station KUBS. But the day could not have gone on so smoothly without Diane Shantz and Bobbie Ford, residents of Skookum RV Park Resort, where the fundraiser was held. Yard sales are one of Diane’s favorite forms of entertainment, so she took it over, and what a great job she did. Every Tuesday, Diane and her husband Craig picked up donations from Skookum residents. Another extremely critical part of the project was organizing the vendors. Bobbie Ford took on the logistics of this challenge. She organized the outside yard sale space and our 20 vendors. She took on the job of measuring space, assigning tables and

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determining the needs of each vendor. She set the guidelines which facilitated an easy setup for the vendors. And, didn’t we have an interesting group of vendors? All but two of these talented folks came from the Skookum RV Resort. Next, let’s talk about the food. Vicky and Don Persson brought their huge barbecue and donated the hot dogs, brats, polish sausage, buns and chips. All of their proceeds were donated. Did I mention it was a hot day? Don, who just celebrated his 75th birthday, grilled for five hours.

Next, let’s talk those caramel cinnamon rolls that Norma Laws made. Some of us bought one to share with our spouse. After one bite, we knew that the spouse could darn well buy their own. Also, the fabulous baked goods that Diane Shantz somehow found time to bake. Let me also point out another way that a contribution was made. Carolyn Robertson knew that physically she was unable to contribute, so she made and donated delicious chocolate chip cookies. All of the above donated all of the proceeds to the cause. The raffle winner of the framed print donated

by aerial drone photographer Lieven Walston was Jeff Sloan. The winner of the lovely lap quilt, donated by Sharon Verity was Cheryl Gambel, a new resident to Skookum. Contributions are still coming in, but so far the firefighters will be receiving $7,265. Fired Up! was a really big deal. It worked. Thank you all, $7,265 and still counting. The community of District 6 challenges all other communities of Pend Oreille County Fire Districts to meet or exceed this contribution to their own volunteer firefighters.

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Thank you for joining our family at my father’s (Danny Boggs’) Celebration of Life memorial service. Over the years he touched so many lives in a special way. Thanks for attending and sharing heartfelt personal stories of the fun times you had together. He would have enjoyed hearing those tales rehashed once again. And I bet he probably wouldn’t have been able to resist embellishing them just a little bit! In my mind’s eye I can see his rugged wide grin. And I can almost hear his, deep contagious laugh.

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Pend Oreille Cemetery No. 1: 8:15 a.m. - E. 100 Circle Drive, Newport Pend Oreille Conservation District Board: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building 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 West Bonner Water and Sewer District: 6:30 p.m. Oldtown City Hall Metaline Town Council: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

Monday, Aug. 14 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione Oldtown Urban Renewal District Board: 5:30 p.m. Oldtown City Hall, as needed Pend Oreille Fire District No. 6: 6 p.m. - Furport Fire Hall, 7572 LeClerc Road Cusick Town Council: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Oldtown City Council:

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Tuesday, Aug. 15 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices Cusick School Board: 3:30 p.m. - Cusick High School Library Property Rights Council: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint West Pend Oreille Fire District Board: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Station on Highway 57

Wednesday, Aug. 16 Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. – Camas Center, Usk Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

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Ione opts out of EMS District Town will hire parttime office worker IONE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marijuana excise tax, what to do about people dodging payments, and not partaking in the possible formation of the Emergency Medical Services district were some of the topics discussed at the July 19 Ione Town Council meeting. According to Ione Mayor Charles Spears, the Town of Ione has decided to opt out of any plans to form a countywide EMS District. Spears attended Pend Oreille Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public hearing in July discussing the EMS district. He informed the county

commissioners he opposes creating the district, stating Fire District 2 is doing a great job and funding should stay in North Pend Oreille County. Town clerk Sandy Hutchinson asked council for advice in collecting the franchise fee from Northstar Broadband of Post Falls, Idaho. As ordinances 367 and 552 state, Northstar is to pay a 2 percent franchise fee on gross sales after each quarter. The last payment received was in the second quarter of 2016. Payment is currently one-year delinquent. Letters from the Town of Ione and the

townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, emails, phone calls, and a formal complaint to the Federal Communication Commission has resulted in no response. Timmreck suggested the town contact the utility commission. Hutchinson shared that a new BARS code 3360642, was created by the Washington state to account and report the State distribution of the marijuana excise tax. Hutchinson said she would also like to return to a three-person office. A motion was made to create a deputy clerk part time position. The extra expense of $2,000 will be funded from the current down rive r expense budget, as the eve nts cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department of Licensing revenue is higher than forecasted to offset Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 Metalines Library the expense. Council Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 agreed unanimously. Metalines Library Council member JesStory Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Basic Computer Class: Library sica Pearson asked about 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reserusing the old well site on Book Discussion Group: vations 4-5 p.m. - Ione Library 8th Avenue for a comWeight Watchers: 6 p.m. munity garden, knowing North Pend Oreille ValWeigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting ley Lions: 7 p.m. - Lions they would need to haul Ione Catholic Church Train Depot in Ione water. Council member Metaline Town Council: Wednesday, Aug. 16 Ken Timmreck remem7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall Story Time: 10:30 a.m. bered an issue with this Thursday, Aug. 10 Metalines Library lot through the Health Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Basic Computer Class: Department, but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Library 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, recall the exact issue. Call 509-442-3030 For ReserFriday, Aug. 11 Spears suggested Pearvations Story Time and Crafts: son complete additional Commissioner Kiss Office 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library research. Pearson also Hours: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Alcoholics Anonymous: requested a key to the Library 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center rental room in Ione ComWeight Watchers: 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting - munity College (ICC). Ione Catholic Church Fire District No. 2 ComCouncil member John missioners: 10 a.m. - Fire Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. Redinger is working with Station 23, 390442 Highway - Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Gene Stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s placement 20, Ione of a new hanger at the Ione Municipal Airport W h o to c o n ta c t and met with pilots immediately bordering WASHINGTON his proposed site. Due to spacing issues with snow Federal State and turning planes into President Donald R. Trump (R) Governor Jay Inslee (D) hangers an alternate site The White House Office of the Governor was agreed. Redinger 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW PO Box 40002 says the site conforms to Washington D.C. 20500 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 FAA future development Phone: Comments 202-456-1111 360-902-4111 and the taxi way is the Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Relay operators for the deaf or hard only grass approach. of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov The U.S. Forest Service Senator Patty Murray (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building submitted a land lease Washington D.C. 20510 Legislative District 7 - Position 1 agreement for helicopter, Phone: (202) 224-0238 Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber (R) fueling vehicle, and porta Spokane office: 411 John L. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brian building potty use. The council 10 North Post Street PO Box 40600 unanimously approved Spokane WA 00201 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 the land use agreement. Phone: (509) 624-9561 Phone: (360) 786-7908 In water and sewer Email: Jacquelin.Maycumber@leg. news, Spears shared Senator Maria Cantwell (D) wa.gov Big Sky Industrial of 111 Senate Russell Office Building No home office yet Spokane is cleaning Washington D.C. 20510 sewer lines and cutPhone: (202) 224-0238 Legislative District 7 - Position 2 ting out tree roots. The Spokane office: Rep. Joel Kretz (R) W. 910 Riverside, No. 697 Department of Health is 335A Legislative Building Spokane WA 99201 moving forward with the PO Box 40600 Phone: (509) 353-2547 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 modified water system Phone: (360) 786-7988 report and the lagoons Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) Email: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov are up to speed with an 1708 Longworth House Office Bldg. Local Address (March-December) auto dialer. Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Colville Office: 555 South Main Colville WA 99114 Phone: (509) 684-3481

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as well as participants. It would be up to Petrie to handle that. The rink would be used for other recreational skating as well as hockey. Petrie said he would look into it further. Ty Krohn of Pend Oreille Cannabis spoke to the council, letting them know he wanted to move his marijuana business from Ione to Newport. He had three sites that he was looking at, including the former Exbabylon building in downtown Newport, the Bliss Chiropractic building on Highway 20 and a site in the industrial area. Council member Ken Smith said he was against spot zoning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a reason theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re zoned the way they are,â&#x20AC;? he said. The Exbabylon building would need a change in zoning and development regulations and the Bliss building would also need a zoning change. Council member Keith Campbell said he was in favor of keeping marijuana stores in the area already zoned for them. The council listened to a request from Bonnie Bliss to have her building zoned industrial. She said it would make it

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METALINE FALLS – Campers got the warning to prepare for evacuation in the area surrounding East Sullivan Lake Campground Tuesday, Aug. 8 due to the Noisy Creek Fire. Evacuation status was elevated to a Level 2, meaning people should be ready to go at a moment’s notice, including in the group use area and the boat launch. West Sullivan Lake Campground and the area immediately north of Sullivan Lake to Mill Pond, extending east from Outlet Creek, will remain at Level 1, which means those in the area should prepare to leave. The fire, which started July 15 from a lightning strike, has grown to 3,120 acres and was at 27 percent containment Tuesday afternoon. Around 310 personnel are working on the fire, including two hotshot crews, air support, dozers, fire engines, water tenders and an ambulance. On Monday, Aug. 7, firefighters continued to improve and secure lines along the perimeter of the fire, prepare contingency lines and conduct burnout operations in the southeast corner of the fire to reduce fuels. Fire crews continued to work on the northern perimeter for burnout operations and to strengthen contingency lines along Harvey Creek Road. As of last Tuesday, Aug. 1, air operations had delivered 249,887 gallons of water which equates to roughly 1,000 water drops by helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. For public and firefighter safety, boaters are asked to stay 100 feet from the southeast side of Sullivan Lake due to rock fall and debris in the water. Boaters should also stay at least 500 feet from airplane and helicopter activity on the water. There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in place over the fire. Drone flights are il-

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McMorris Rodgers at EDC Aug. 16 USK – Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., is scheduled to appear at the Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council meeting Wednesday, Aug. 16. The meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. and McMorris Rodgers will only be there for the first part, said Jenny Smith of the EDC. The meeting will be held at the Camas Center for Community Wellness in Usk.

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track are thought to cost millions of dollars. Without industrial customers north of Usk to pay the costs of the track, the railroad no longer needs to maintain it. Parker encourages people to buy tickets in advance via the website, but a stand-by list will be available onsite. No pets are allowed on the trains except for service animals only. For more information, including a full list of train rides, go to www. sporttrainrides.com. “It’d going to be new for everyone, so we ask that people please be patient with our volunteers as we get things going,” Parker says. “It will be a good time.”

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YARD SALE Something for everyone. Women’s/ Men’s/ Children’s clothes, baby items, crib, bassinet, high chair, movies, books, educational items, art supplies, toys, household, kittens, more. Friday and Sunday 8:005:00. 9341 Deer Valley Road, Newport. Follow signs.(28p) VERNABELLE’S SALE August 11, 12, 13. 8:004:00, 1202 Spring Valley Road, Newport Washington.(28p) THEY’RE BACK! Newspaper end rolls are back at The Miner Newspaper office, 421 South Spokane Avenue, Newport. Prices start at 50¢. (49HB-TF) ROAD ATLAS Current, detailed road atlas, spiral bound with laminated cover. Pend Oreille County, Washington $29.50. Bonner County, Idaho $37.50. Sold at The Miner Newspapers, 421 South Spokane Avenue, Newport. (509) 447-2433(6-TFalt) OUR TOWNS OUR NEWS Get it all in your mail every week when you subscribe to The Miner. Only $26.75 for one year (in county), a savings of $25.25! (509) 447-2433.(49HB-altTF)

MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE! 330742 North Highway 2, approximately 2 miles from Newport. Appliances, dining set, Sears Doctor Trimmer, nice clothing, power washer, too much to list. Friday- Saturday, 9:005:00.(28) MOVING SALE August 11-12, 8:00- 4:00 p.m., 451 Dilling Road, Cusick. 80 gallon compressor, drill press, solvent tank, furniture, fabric, crafts, rototiller, riding mower, barbeque, household, lodge decor and much more!(28p) MEGA YARD SALE 91 Rocky Gorge Road, Newport. 1 mile north of Store- n- More. FridaySunday, August 11- 13, 8:00- 6:00. (28p) MARKET READY HOGS Weigh 260 pounds, $220 each. Whole or half available. Krogh Ranch (509) 447-4632.(19HB-tf) HUGE SALE 6511 Highway 211, Newport. 1 mile north of Storen- More. Friday- Sunday, August 11- 13, 9:00- 6:00. Women’s name brand clothes, size 1-9, some men’s. Housewares, miscellaneous, snow mobiles, dirt bikes, ATVs, 2001 Mustang, firewood. No early birds. (28p)

GARAGE SALE Antiques, collectibles and stuff. Friday- Saturday, August 11 and 12, 9:003:00. Newport- 6 miles west Highway 2 and Coyote Trail. 1/2 mile to Lady Court.(28p) DID YOU KNOW? A do- it- yourself Will usually consists of generic language that may not address your specific concerns? A software program cannot be admitted into any Bar Association and cannot give legal advice. Call Denise Stewart, Attorney, Estate & Long Term Care Law Group to schedule an appointment in Newport or Sandpoint: (509) 447-3242.(28) AUGUST PRIZE GIVEAWAY! The Estate & Long Term Care Law Group is giving away 2 Silverwood tickets or a round of golf (your choice). Enter by calling our office (509) 447-3242. Additional entries will be counted by signing up for our monthly newsletter at ELTCLawGroup.com or by ‘liking’ our Facebook page. Drawing is August 25, 2017. Winner will be notified. (28HB-3) Short of cash; long on “Stuff?” Advertise in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. Call (509) 447-2433

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b r i e f ly Take the artist tour Monday NEWPORT – The Evergreen Art Association will be hosting their annual Studio Tour Monday, Aug. 14, beginning at 10 a.m. The public is invited to join. Refreshments will be served at all locations and people should RSVP if attending. The tours start at 10 a.m. at Jan Gleason’s studio at 324 S. Scott, Newport. Call 509 671-0942 to RSVP. The tour continues at 11:30 a.m. to Robert Karr’s, 205 N. Craig Ave. Newport. To RSVP, call 509-671-1539. At 1 p.m. it’s on to Janet Steiner - Contreras’ at 848 Timber Mountain Road, Newport. From Newport, cross the Oldtown Bridge and turn left onto LeClerc Rd. S. Go just past milepost 5. Turn right onto Timber Mountain road, and go uphill on a gravel road. Go one mile to the end of the road, past the wooden bear on the right and through the gate that says cabin in the woods. To RSVP, call 503999-6610. Artist of the month is Sharon Smith, whose works will be featured at POVN, located at 108 S. Washington Ave. in Newport. Artists for rotation include Jan Gleason, Janet Steiner-Contreras and Gail Cory-Betz.

Calling all actors SACHEEN LAKE – Northwoods Performing Arts has put out a casting call. “You are being notified of auditions for our annual play,” Mark Caldwell, director of Northwoods Performing Arts Inc. said in an invitation to actors. “We have several great and fun plays to choose from. But, we can’t make a decision until we know if you are wanting to audition and perform on stage with us.” The open auditions will take place Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 9 and 10, from 7-9 p.m. at the Circle Moon Theater in Sacheen Lake. People should email Caldwell at markcaldwell50@gmail. com if they are interested in auditioning. The rehearsals will begin on Monday, Aug. 14, with an organizational meeting and a read through of the selected play. All rehearsals will begin at 7 p.m. sharp and end at 9 p.m. The performance dates for the play are Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21.

Great Reading Adventure continues PRIEST RIVER – Summer Reading at the Priest River Library has come to a close but kids can continue to enjoy The Great Reading Adventure online through August. It’s not too late to register at www. westbonner.lili.org. Take on challenges, earn points, badges and prizes with this self-paced program. Lego Days will be held weekly through August. The Priest River branch will break out the Legos every Monday between noon and 4 p.m. Everyone is invited. Story Time is on hiatus and will resume in September. Check the library’s website for times and dates. For more information on library programs visit the library website, email library@ westbonnerlibrary.org.

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‘A Miscast Concert’ at the Playhouse NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Players promises an evening of music and fun Friday, Sept. 1 , when “A Miscast Concert” takes place at the Pend Oreille Playhouse. “You’ve seen them onstage all over the area, and now you can see some of your favorite performers singing songs they would never … ever! … get cast to perform on any legitimate stage. Think genderbending, age-bending, and all sorts of other bendings! Featuring classics like ‘16 Going On 17’ and ‘At The Ballet,’ and new hits like ‘Burn’ and ‘Waving Through A Window,’ but you’ll have to wait and be surprised at who, exactly, will be singing what!” a news release announcing the event proclaims. “A Miscast Concert” takes place at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 South Union in Newport on Sept. 1, at 7:30 p.m. The house opens at 7 p.m., and concessions, which includes adult beverages, will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for all ages, and will be available at the door or online at www. pendoreilleplayers.org.

Cooking class Thursday at Extension NEWPORT – People are invited to come cook (and dine) with the WSU Pend Oreille County Extension Master Gardeners and Snap Ed staff at the “Garden to Table Cooking” class on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 3:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 227 S. Garden Avenue in Newport. The class will start by touring and harvesting vegetables from the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden then move into the Extension Building to incorporate the veg-

etables into scrumptious dishes. “This class will give people some ideas of what to do with all that zucchini as well as some healthy recipe ideas using cauliflower,” says Chris Knoefler, Coordinator. People should come hungry because they will get to eat what they cook. Seating is limited to 16 participants and participants must pre-register. The cost for the class is $5 for community members and $3 for Master Gardeners. All funds raised from the class will be used by the local Master Gardener Foundation to

provide gardening education programs to the community. Pre-register by calling the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 509447-2401 to provide contact information should the class schedule change and ensure adequate materials for all participants will be available. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in this program call 509-447-2401 at least 14 days before the program.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, Aug. 9 Rotary Club: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775. Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport

7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Friday, Aug. 11 Books Out Back: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center

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

Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

Wednesday, Aug. 16

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

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

Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, Call Jan 208-946-6131

Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Home and Community Educators Diamond Lake Club: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971 Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Weavers’ Group: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-665-5921

Thursday, Aug. 10 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport 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. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Family Movie Night: 5:308 p.m. - Newport Library BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous:

Soroptimist International of Newport Social Meeting: 12-1 p.m. Pineridge Community Church

Saturday, Aug. 12 Kids Movie Club: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - Newport Library Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown

Sunday, Aug. 13 Newport Youth: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Rotary Club: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St.,

Hospitality House Senior Potluck: Noon Newport Blanchard Grange Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Blanchard Grange Habitat for Humanity: 6 p.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, Aug. 15 Kinship Caregivers Foster Parent Support Group: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Session: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Families For Kids and DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church

Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Story Time: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Where to Worship

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Youth ~6:30 p.m. Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m. Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m. (Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Steve Powers - 509-447-3687

Monday, Aug. 14 Evergreen Art Association: 10 a.m. - Create Arts Center

Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH of Diamond Lake Corner of North Shore Road and Jorgens Road Informal Family-style Worship Sundays 10:00 a.m. 509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Services - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.org

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www.pocoparishes.org OF NEWPORT Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 “Backbiting quencheth the light of the 612 W. First St., Sat. - 4 p.m. Sun. - 11 a.m. heart, and extinguisheth the life of the Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., soul.” Sat. 5:30 p.m. Please call 509-550-2035 for the next Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows scheduled devotional. Wonderful LeClerc Creek Rd. resources can be found at Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m. Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, NEWPORT FIRST 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., BAPTIST CHURCH Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m. “Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts HOUSE OF THE LORD 447-3846 754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 9 a.m. Sunday School ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Real 4 Life - College ages “Jesus Youth Church” 3rd & 4th Mondays Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m. The Immortals Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 www.houseofthelordchurch.com Pastor Rob Malcolm

REAL LIFE NEWPORT “Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.” Worship Time: Sunday 10:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 301 W. Spruce St, Newport Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday 10:30AM Wednesday 7:00PM Nursery Care Available Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen Pastor Becky Anderson (864) 378-7056 447-4121 Bible preaching, God newportucc@conceptcable.com honoring music www.newportucc.org

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

SEVENTH�DAY ADVENTIST Saturdays, 10:45a.m. Diamond Lake 326002 Highway 2 diamondlakeadventist.org Edgemere - 5161 Vay Rd edgemereadventist.org Newport - 777 Lilac Ln newportsda.com

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Sports

Wildcats finish with 9-1 record SPOKANE – There was not an opportunity in the Newport area for boys ages 13 and older to play baseball this summer, so Ethan Balazs and his dad, Jim Fleck, got a group of boys to play in the 15U Spokane Indians Youth Baseball Inland Northwest League for 13, 14, and 15 year olds. Seven boys from Newport, along with five boys from Spokane merged together to become the Mt. Spokane Wildcats coached by Fleck and Tim Ecklund. Todd Ellingburg was an assistant coach. The boys had a very successful regular summer season with a record of 9-1. Their only loss was by one run. This past weekend, they played in the Spokane City championship tournament. They beat Lewis and Clark 17-2 in the semi finals. In the finals with Mead, the Wildcats

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Ethan Fleck sliding headfirst into third base.

led the majority of the game, losing by only one run to Mead in the seventh inning. “There was a large support system from Newport at every game and the enthusiasm from the crowd

was exciting,” said Angela Fleck. “The families and the players were happy with their choice to commit to this team, even though it required driving to Spokane each week. It was a good experience for all,

athletes and families.” Fleck says they are hoping for a larger commitment from local athletes next summer so that they can form a local Legion team and hold practices and games in Newport.

Courtesy photo|Angela Fleck

(Above) The Mt. Spokane Wildcats made it to the finals game in the Spokane City championship tournament Saturday, losing by one run to Mead. Pictured with finalist T-shirts and a plaque that they won at the championship game as finalists are Ethan Balazs, Emerson Fleck, Ethan Fleck, Hunter Ellingburg, Joel Miller, Jesse Cummings and Cain Crawford. Courtesy photo|Todd Ellingburg

(Left) Hunter Ellingburg pitching for the Wildcats.

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BOISE – Hunters who were unsuccessful in the first drawing for big game controlled hunts in June have more chances with a second controlled hunt drawing and Super Hunts. More than 3,300 deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear controlled hunt tags will be available for hunters in the second controlled hunt drawing. Hunters can apply for these tags from Aug. 5-15. Results of the drawing will be available around Aug. 23. Any tags not drawn after the second drawing will be sold first-come, first-served Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. Mountain Time. Any controlled hunt tags left unclaimed with an early August start date will go through the second application and draw process. Some August controlled hunts will already be in progress when the second drawing occurs, but there will be plenty of hunting time available for most of those hunts. Hunters can apply at Fish and Game license vendors, by telephone at 800-554-8685, or online at Fish and Game’s website. The application fee is $6.25 for residents and $14.75 for nonresidents for each species. For information on rules and dates for specific hunts, consult the current big game seasons and rules brochure or the Fish and Game website. Another option for hunters is the Idaho Super Hunt drawing, and the deadline for entry is Aug. 10. The August Super Hunt drawing is for two elk tags, two deer tags, two pronghorn tags and one moose tag, and one Super Hunt Combo (one tag for each of those species). Winners will be drawn and notified in mid-August. With every entry in Fish and Game’s Super Hunt drawings, hunters get a chance at winning the hunt of a lifetime, and their entry fee helps support hunter and angler access to and across private lands. Winners can participate in any open hunt in the state for deer, elk, pronghorn or moose, including general hunts and controlled hunts. Super Hunt tags are in addition to any general season or controlled hunt tags, meaning if you draw a controlled hunt tag or purchase a general season tag, you can still participate in these hunts as well as the Super Hunt. All other rules of individual hunts apply. Super Hunt applications are $6 each for each species and $20 for the Super Hunt Combo. Hunters can enter as many times as they like, and apply the same way as controlled hunts. For more details about Super Hunts, go to Fish and Game’s website at www.idfg.idaho.gov/superhunt.

$10,000 for hole in one at Lions golf tourney Aug. 27 IONE – The North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club will hold the 11th Annual 9s for K9s Golf Tournament Aug. 27, at the Serendipity Golf Course. The tournament will have an 11 a.m. shotgun start. Registration fee is $40 plus an additional $10 for a cart. Registration includes the opportunity to win $10,000 with a hole-in-one on a selected hole. There will be additional prizes for Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Low Gross and Low Net scores, plus many more prizes, including Taylor Made Irons; a Head to Toe Travis Mathis golf outfit and a three night stay at a Whistler golf resort. All proceeds will benefit the Leader Dogs for the Blind Programs. The Lions Club founded Leader Dogs for the Blind in 1939. Since then, Leader Dogs for the Blind has provided independent mobility to more than 14,000 visually impaired individuals. The school’s services are provided free of charge. Leader Dogs for the Blind strives to enhance mobility and independence for people who are blind and visually impaired. For more information and registration for the 9s for K9s Golf Tournament, contact Lion Dick Norton at nortonelk@potc.net.

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Bonner County Fair Schedule WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

4-H Beef Weigh-in-CB: 6 am Main Exhibit Building and Display Booths Open to the Public: 10 am Metal Mulisha-OA: 6 pm Michael Swenson Hypnotist-EBBS: 6 pm Market Animal Sale Committee Meeting-EO: 7 pm Main Exhibit and Wildlife Building close at: 8 pm Michael Swenson Hypnotist-EBBS: 8 pm All Livestock Barns close: 9 pm Entrance Gates Close: 11 pm Shower Rooms will be closed for cleaning: 12 am- 5 am

Sales Talk-IA: 8 am Livestock Judging TabulationExtension Office: 9 am Main Exhibit Building and Display Booths Open-MEB: 10 am CHALLENGE of CHAMPIONS Bull Riding OA: Gates open at 6:30 pm 7:30pm Main Exhibit and Wildlife Building Closes: 9 pm Doo Wah Riders-EBBS: 9:30 pm All Livestock Barns close: 9 pm Entrance Gates Close: 11 pm Shower Rooms will be closed for cleaning: 12 am- 5 am

Open Class Premium Pay Out-MEB: 8 am - 12 Noon Livestock Exhibits Released (except Rabbits): 8 am-12 Noon All Livestock Barns & Fairgrounds Close: 12 Noon

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 Main Exhibit Building and Display Booths Open to the Public: 10 am Michael Swenson Hypnotist-EBBS: 5 pm Country Plus Band-NL: 5-7 pm Small Animal 4-H Livestock Judging Contest-SA: 5:30 pm Michael Swenson Hypnotist-EBBS: 5 pm Ranch Sorting-OA: 7:30 pm Michael Swenson Hypnotist-EBBS: 7 pm All Livestock Barns Close: 9 pm Doo Wah Riders-EBBS: 9:30 pm Entrance Gates Close: 11 pm Shower Rooms will be closed for cleaning: 12 am- 5 am

Market Animal Sale-Indoor Arena: 9 am Main Exhibit Building and Display Booths Open to the Public: 10 am 4-H Record Books for Contest Entry Due-Extension Office: 9-10 am 4-H Round Robin, Small Animals, Adult Fitting and Showing-IA: 2 pm Home Depot Kids Clinic-SW: 1-4 pm Smokey the Bear-Roaming Act: 1-3 pm Turn-In Test Your Knowledge Packet-FO *: 2 pm Parade of Champions-IA: 3 pm Open Class and 4-H Awards Presentation-IA: 4 pm DEMOLITION DERBY-OA (Gates Open at 6 pm) : 7 pm Main Exhibit Building Closes: 9 pm Livestock Exhibits Released (Rabbits MUST be picked up) : 9 pm Fair Closes: 11 pm

MONDAY, AUGUST 14 Open Class Premium Pay Out-MEB: 8 am- 12 Noon Release Exhibits/Exhibit Booth Breakdown: 8 am-12 Noon

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 After Fair at Sandpoint Bridge of Assisted Living: 2 pm-4 pm

Boy Scouts of America-Flag Raising in front of the Main Exhibit Building: 10 Daily Antique Tractor Display-SEL: All Day Pony Rides-BBL: All Day Wildlife Building: All Day USDA Petting Zoo-BB: All Day Sandpoint Party Jumps-SW: All Day Animal Cracker Conspiracy -Rooming: Daily New Info Booth-Located on the west side on the Main exhibit Building The Info Booth will be open 12 Noon until 6 pm Daily You can buy tickets to Grandstand Events: Bull Riding * Metal Mulisha * Demo Derby

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42 Annual Kalispel Pow Wow nd

The grand entrance at 7 p.m. Saturday evening included a flag ceremony.

Above: The young and old competed in the dance contest, including Juniors – boys and girls ages 7-12. Right: The stick game tournament guaranteed $30,000 in prize money. Far right: Tribes from around the region attended the Kalispels’ 42 annual powwow.

The powwow lasted into the evening Saturday night.

From Tiny Tots to Golden Age, everyone was dressed to the nines during the grand entrance at the Kalispel Powwow.

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Donna L. Bordi Spokane Valley

Donna Lois Bordi passed away June 7, 2017, at Sullivan Park Care Center, Spokane Bordi Valley, Wash. She was 96. She was born July 31, 1921, in Colfax, Wash., to Roy Rednour and Lottie (Marsh) Rednour. Donna grew up in the Usk area. She graduated from Newport High School in 1940. She worked for a short time in Newport after graduation before moving to Seattle, where she took the ferry to work at the Naval Yard in Bremerton, Wash., during World War II. There she met Louis A. Bordi and they were married June 19, 1943. After her husband returned from the war in December 1945, Louis and Donna moved to Akron, Ohio, and raised their four daughtersLori, Diana, LuAnn, and Denise. In 1974, after 31 years of marriage, she returned to Washington and worked for several years at Lamb Weston in Connell, Wash. After retiring, she moved to Spokane, and for the last 14 years has lived with her daughter, Diana, of Cheney, Wash., prior to her death. Donna is survived by three of her daughters, Diana (Bob) Van Guilder of Cheney, Wash., LuAnn (Eric) Morgan, of Othello, Wash., Denise (Rob) Geschke of Ritzville, Wash., and grandchildren Bob (Lori) Gielow, Denny Linton, Lani (Del) McGeachy, Sean Van Guilder, Rick Brown, Georgia (Austin) Dietz, Andy (Liz) Brown, Robyn (Cory) Stevens and Chrissy (Sam) Lagrou, eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Lottie Rednour, her sister Dorothea Foulkes, her brother Bob Rednour, her daughter Lori Linton, and her grandson, Jeremy Gielow. A memorial service will be celebrated Aug. 12, in the Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum, 7200 N. Wall, in Spokane, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donna’s name to the Essential Tremor Foundation or a charity of your choice.

Luther Haney Ione

Luther William “Bill” Haney was born in Ione on May 11, 1939. He passed away on Aug. 2, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital in SpoHaney kane from complications of liver cancer. He was 78 years old. His parents were Luther and Violet Haney and he was the

sixth of eight children. He went to school in Ione and graduated from high school in 1957. He married Sharon Lee Baldwin on Aug. 1, 1959. They lived in Ione and Bill worked for the local sawmill, owned by Bill Sinn at that time. This is where he stayed working for many years and it changed ownership several times. He started out loading lumber into boxcars, which he was very good at and ended up being the planer supervisor for many years. He retired from the sawmill, and following that, he worked as a security guard at Boundary Dam. He also worked at the Ione Supermarket. Bill and Sharon had three children – Stan, Kris, and Penny. Bill has enjoyed spending time with his family, which has grown from children, to grandchildren, to great grandchildren. He loved those grandkids. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking. He’s made several storage sheds, wishing wells, and log beds through the years. He was an avid reader and really enjoyed his western novels, which he could read an entire book in an evening. Most of all, he loved and enjoyed his time with family. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Violet Haney, sisters Viola Dickamore and Lois Haney, and his brother Bob Haney. He is survived by his wife Sharon at their home in Ione, son Stan (Shannon) Haney of Ione, daughter Kris (Greg) Niswonger of Colville, and Penny (Jeff) Evans of Ione. He had six grandchildren – Misty (Jarame) Reed of Ione, Dusty (Dustin) Person of Usk, Brittany (Kory) Hedrick of Metaline Falls, Nicole (Brandon) Corkill of Ione, Trevor (Stephanie) Turpin of Laurel, Montana, and Destiny Evans of Ione. He had two-step grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother Tom (Helen) Haney of Spokane, a sister Elizabeth (Gene) Taylor of Ione, a sister Dorthy Dunbar of Ione, and a sister Helen (Bill) Bracy of Colville. He also had numerous nieces and nephews. Bill and Sharon had been married 58 years. He will be greatly missed by all his loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held at the Ione City Park on Sunday, Aug. 13 at high noon with a potluck to follow. Sherman-Campbell Funeral & Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampbell.com. See more obits, public meetings & service notice, 6A

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Monday, July 31 ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Gabriel T. HernandezRichardson, 29, Spokane, was arrested on a local warrant. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Washington and Lehigh Hill, Metaline Falls, report of male subject wearing black jeans, black shirt, short hair sitting behind a tree smoking something. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Yergens Rd. and Patriel, Newport, report of mailboxes damaged around 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning. THEFT: Hwy. 2, report that cash box for campsites was stolen. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Pow Wow grounds, Cusick, report that motorhome power lines were cut. THEFT: Vista Drive, Newport, complainant had several propane tanks stolen out of the back of his truck last night. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of green Ford Focus, extreme lane travel, northbound. POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 20, report of grey SUV with New York plates, possible DUI. BURGLARY: Knott Rd., Newport, complainant reporting someone is in her house. SUSPICOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Skookum Creek Rd., Usk, complainant would like to speak to a deputy regarding possible threats from known person. SUSPICOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of older red Ford truck parked behind storage unit as if someone is hiding it. TRESPASSING: Spring Hill Rd., Newport, report of people living in the cabin who should not be there. HARASSMENT: Ford Rd., Newport, complainant would like to speak to a deputy regarding a neighbor continually harassing him. DISTURBANCE: Calispel St., report of male fighting with people and causing a disturbance.

Tuesday, Aug. 1 VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a vehicle prowl.

Oldtown, Bonner out with subjects, one detained. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, Usk, disabled semi-truck blocking. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of bluish small station wagon erratic driving with flashers on. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Timothy E. Bunting Jr., 42, of Springdale was arrested on a warrant. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of 2000 dark green Honda driving erratically. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Cass & 4th, Newport, maroon Ford truck w/o license plates. Doors are open and all the lights are on. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Sacheen St., report of vehicle parked in the bushes. THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights

vehicle. DRUGS: Pow Wow Park, report of drugs. THEFT: W. 7th St., report that male subject stole $20 out of complainant’s purse about an hour ago. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of small sedan driving erratically. DRUGS: Pow Wow Park, report of drugs. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Riverside Ave., report of subjects running around on his property with flashlights about 15 minutes. TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights. JUVENILE PROBLEM: Pow Wow Park, juvenile problem reported. PHONE OFFENSE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, complainant reports known male calling and harassing her.

RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Hwy. 20, report of runaway juvenile last seen wearing, black and white hat, white shirt and black shorts.

TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, cite/release on trespasser.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, unknown vehicle reportedly hit mailboxes and boat.

Saturday, Aug. 5

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Telephone Rd. E., Newport, report that neighbors are building a cabin on their own property late and making a bunch of noise.

BURGLARY: Valley View Drive, report of cabin broken into sometime in the last two weeks. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Veit Rd., report of male subject on motorcycle speeding up and down road with no helmet.

ARREST: Zackary Thomas Harris, 29, of Spokane was arrested for failure to appear.

INTOXICATION: Pow Wow Park, report of two intoxicated subjects.

ARREST: Shane Leslie Johnson, 44, of Spokane was arrested on a warrant.

DRUGS: Pow Wow Park

ARREST: Daniel Raul Miramontes, 44, was arrested for failure to appear.

AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, assisting trooper with accident. INTOXICATION: Leclerc Rd. N., report of an intoxicated subject. DRUGS: Pow Wow Park

Thursday, Aug. 3 SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. Walnut St, Newport, report of male subject in parking lot screaming and yelling. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W Walnut St., Newport, report of male harassing customers as they come into the store. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W Spruce St., report of male sleeping on sidewalk. ABANDONED VEHICLE: Rosema Rd., report of truck parked on the road for about four days. FOUND PROPERTY: W. 4th St., Newport, found wallet reported. ARREST: Monumental Way, Cusick, Kelly E. Hansen, 37, of Newport was arrested on a warrant. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Bunge Rd., report of car parked on the road for about four hours with no one around. DRUGS: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights BOATING OFFENSE: Pend Oreille River, report of male driving wave runner possibly intoxicated. POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy.2, report of possibly intoxicated female causing a disturbance then left. VEHICLE THEFT: Honeysuckle Drive

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 211, report of footprints in driveway while gone today. DISTURBANCE: Hwy. 211, verbal argument reported.

ALCOHOL OFFENSE: Pow Wow Park SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Weber Rd., report that unknown subjects in vehicle are elk bugling. JUVENILE PROBLEM: Pow Wow Park SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Rockwood Rd., complainant reportedly heard light tapping on window then found note on backdoor. AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, assist Bonner County with female reportedly causing a disturbance inside a business. INTOXICATION: Pow Wow Park JUVENILE PROBLEM: Pow Wow Park

ARREST: Quincy Max Weatherwax, 50, of Ronana, Mont., was arrested for drinking in public.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Hwy. 2, report of broken window in shed.

Sunday, Aug. 6

AGENCY ASSIST: Sullivan Lake Campground, report of boaters getting in the way of the helicopters getting water. ANIMAL NOISE: Fea and 1st, Newport, report of a dog barking. TRANSPORT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Zackary T. Harris, 29, Shane L. Johnson, 44, and Daniel R. Miramontes, 45, all arrested on warrants. ANIMAL NOISE: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of an ongoing issues with dogs barking.

Wednesday, Aug. 3 TRESPASSING: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of two males in their 20s w/backpacks loitering around outside and inside store males are currently outside. AGENCY ASSIST: Family Foods,

STABBING: W. Sacheen St., report of male stabbed by unknown male.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. Circle Drive, deer needs dispatched. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of truck all over roadway. THEFT: W. Pine St., Newport, complainant believes neighbor’s truck had gas siphoned from it. DRUGS: Pow Wow Park

NOISE COMPLAINT: Western Larch Rd., loud music complaint.

PHONE OFFENSE: Foxwood Drive, complainant reports receiving threatening texts.

ANIMAL NOISE: Hwy. 20, report that neighbor’s dogs are barking.

PROPERTY DAMAGE: N. Washington Ave., report that glass on city lamp post broken.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Wakefield Rd., report that husband is threatening family with gun.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Willms Rd., deer needs dispatched.

ARREST: Scotia Rd., Fredric G. Hamberg, 27, of Spokane was arrested for driving under the influence. THEFT: Pow Wow Park, Usk

Friday, Aug. 4 STRUCTURE FIRE: Hwy. 20, shed and grass on fire off of highway.

West Bonner County

Monday, July 31 HUNTING FISHING VIOLATIONS: Hoo Doo Loop, Oldtown ARREST: Klein Lane, Oldtown, Mark Nordgaarden, 34, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence, driving without privileges, and racing on a public roadway. HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS: Cougar Gulch, Nordman

Tuesday, Aug. 1 NON INJURY ACCIDENT: Bear Paw Rd., Priest River CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: E 5th St. N., Oldtown, Colton Wylie, 27, of Priest River was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and 2nd degree stalking.

Wednesday, Aug. 2

ACCIDENT UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 57, accident, unknown Injury.

DISTURBANCE: S. Cass Ave., report of two males causing a disturbance.

MISSING PERSON: E. Fork LeClerc Creek, report of a hiker missing.

PROWLER: Camden Rd., report of subjects on property trying to get into trailer.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle vs. deer collision.

TRAFFIC OFFESNE: Union Ave. Newport

VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER: Knott Rd., possible violation of order.

ARREST: Leclerc Rd. N., Sundance L. Reevis, 24, was arrested on a warrant.

AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy 57, Priest Lake, assisted ISP with an injury accident.

GRASS FIRE: W. 5th St., Newport, report of a grass fire in a yard.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Winchester St., Cusick, report of a blue mustang driving erratically.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Pines Rd., report of six gunshots heard in the area.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Sacheen St., report of squatters at memorial site.

DOC HOLD: Jeffrey Warren Sam, 52, of White Swan, Wash., was held on a Department of Corrections detainer.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: 1st St., Newport, deer needing dispatched.

VEHICLE FIRE: Hwy. 20, vehicle on fire in middle of highway.

RECKLESS DRIVING: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Priest River

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: McAvoy Rd., report of ATV without plates, lights, or muffler driving around.

GRASS FIRE: Greggs Rd., Newport, report of a grass fire in the yard.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of multiple juveniles on top of building.

ACCIDENT: Pow Wow Park, hit and run accident reported.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Valley View Drive, report of a male and female fighting.

DISTURBANCE: Camden Rd., male in driveway screaming at complainant.

PROWLER: Spokane, report of male looking in windows.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Dike Rd., report of dark colored passenger car driving at high rate of speed.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Pow Wow Park

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Hwy. 211, report of uncle beating dog.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Camden Rd., Newport, report of subjects wandering around the property last night.

ACCIDENT: Westside Calispel Rd., report of motorcycle accident, driver possibly intoxicated.

ARREST: Oldtown, Jeffrey Reynolds, 42, of Enumclaw, Wash., Nicole Miller, 29, of Bellevue, Wash, and Alisha Walker, 29, of Auburn, Wash., were arrested for possession of methamphetamine.

BURGLARY: River Rd., report of a burglary.

ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report of a wanted subject walking in the area.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Blackwell St., report that unknown male ran through yard.

ACCIDENT: McCloud Creek Rd., report of vehicle in ditch. ERRATIC DRIVER: Spring Valley Rd., report of vehicle all over roadway. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of several vehicles parked alongside the highway. TRESPASSING: Leclerc Rd. S., report of vehicles parked on property, already asked to leave.

OVERDOSE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of subject possibly overdosing.

NOISE COMPLAINT: W. Sacheen St., report that male across street playing extremely loud music.

DISTURBANCE: Hwy. 2, report of female yelling and screaming at customers, abandoned her

INTOXICATION: Hwy. 2, report of possibly intoxicated female on side of highway.

ACCIDENT: E. 4th St. N., Oldtown, report of a hit and run accident. AGENCY ASSIST: Twin Firs Lane, Priest River NON INJURY ACCIDENT: Report of single vehicle collision was reported in the Priest Lake area. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, Priest River PROWLER: N. State Ave., Oldtown ANIMAL PROBLEM: Beaver Pond Trail, Priest River, report of a dog problem made in the Beaver Pond area.

Thursday, Aug. 3 INJURY ACCIDENT: Dufort Rd., Priest River TRAFFIC HAZARD: Spirit Lake Cutoff NON INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: N Mckinley St., Priest River, report of drugs in the area of McKinnley and Highway 2. FIREWORKS VIOLATION: Match Bay Rd., Priest Lake INJURY ACCIDENT: Eastriver Loop, Priest River, deputies investigated an injury collision in the Eastriver area. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 57, Priest River

Friday, Aug. 4 MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: Lot on White Way, Weeds and Grass 4-2-3D MARINE INCIDENT: W. Cedar Lane, Priest River SHOTS FIRED: Top of HooDoo Mountain, Blanchard THEFT: Hwy. 2, Oldtown DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, report of a disorderly female in the Oldtown area. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Freeman Lake Rd., Oldtown, report of an animal problem in the area.

Saturday, Aug. 5 VEHICLE THEFT: Ediah Rd., Spirit Lake

Sunday, Aug. 6 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Larch St., Priest River

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2 0 1 7 11 2 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA - 1 6 - 7 4 9 9 3 3 - A J A P N N o . : 453126-52-0002 Title Order No.: 160317739-WA-MSW Deed of Trust Grantor(s): KENNETH W HEADRICK, LINDA M HEADRICK Deed of Trust Grantee(s): AMERICAN GENERAL HOME EQUITY, INC. Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2006 0287315 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the u n d e r s i g n e d Tr u s t e e , w i l l o n 8/18/2017 , at 10:00 AM At the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, located at 625 W 4th St, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time

of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: TRACT 2 OF RECORD OF SURVEY NO. 492, AKA BALCOM SURVEY, BEING IN A PORTION OF THE NORTH HALF OF S E C T I O N 2 6 , TO W N S H I P 3 1 NORTH, RANGE 45 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON More commonly known as: 294 N MILWAUKIE DR, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/9/2006, recorded 6/14/2006, under Instrument No. 2006 0287315 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington , from KENNETH W HEADRICK & LINDA M HEADRICK, HUSBAND & WIFE , as grantor(s), to PEND OREILLE TITLE COMPANY , as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of AMERICAN GENERAL HOME EQUITY, INC. , as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to Springleaf Financial Services, Inc. , the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation

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secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $75,843.77 . IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $126,619.65 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 10/15/2012 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 8/18/2017 . The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 8/7/2017 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 8/7/2017 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the 8/7/2017 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 3/7/2017 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due

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Continued from 7B at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm . The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/ HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud. gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cf m?webListAction=search&searchs tate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear . Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Dated: 4/13/2017 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Willis, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 916-939-0772

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising or real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

or Logi n to: http://wa.qualityloan. com Trustee Sale Number: WA-16749933-AJ State of: California County of: San Diego On before me, ies ), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. ( Seal) Signature IDSPub #0125383 7/19/2017 8/9/2017

Cusick, WA The purpose of this meeting is for the regularly scheduled August Board Meeting. CUSICK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 59 PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON By:/s/ Don Hawpe Don Hawpe; Secretary, Board of Directors

Published in The Newport Miner July 19 and August 9, 2017.(25,28)

2017219 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00026-8 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of RICHARD W. DAVIS, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: August 2, 2017 /s/ Karen V. Davis Karen V. Davis, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anne McLaughlin, Associate Attorney PO Box 301 Newport WA 99156 (509) 447-3242

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2017215 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N C O U N T Y O F P E N D OREILLE BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY V. THE ESTATE OF FRANK A. CARVELL; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND ASSIGNEES OF FRANK A. CARVELL; PRATRINA L. CARVELL; KURTIS HAREN; KOURTNEY HAREN; KATHLEEN CARVELL; KAYLA CARVELL; ALEXANDER CARVELL; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2053 DRISKILL RD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 . Case No.: 17-2-00094-5 TO DEFENDANTS THE ESTATE OF FRANK A. CARVELL; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND ASSIGNEES OF FRANK A. CARVELL; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2053 DRISKILL RD, NEWPORT, WA 99156: A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY (Plaintiff): You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 26th day of July 2017 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the plaintiff, Shannon K. Calt, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The complaint is for judicial foreclosure and alleges that the record owner of the property, Frank A Carvell, is deceased and that his Heirs, Assigns, and Devisees are unknown. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP: Attn: Shannon K. Calt Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 950, Portland, OR 97201. Tel: (858) 750-7600, Fax: (503) 222-2260 Published in The Newport Miner July 26, August 2, 9 16, 23 and 30, 20176.(26-6) __________________________ 2017216 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE C H A N G E I N M E E T I N G D AT E The Port of Pend Oreille Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for August 8, 2017 has been changed to August 15, 2017. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be held at the Port office located at 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. /s/ Kelly J. Driver, Manager Published in the Newport Miner August 2 and 9, 2017.(27-2) __________________________ 2017217 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING D AT E / T I M E C H A N G E Cusick School District No. 59 Pend Oreille County, Washington The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Cusick School District No. 59 (the “District”) hereby provides this notice that they will meet for their August Board Meeting on: Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: High School Library Cusick School District 305 Monumental Way

Published in The Newport Miner August 2 and 9, 2017.(27-2) __________________________

Published in The Newport Miner August 2, 9 and 16, 2017.(27-3) __________________________ 2017220 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00025-0 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of MARIJO K. FITZ, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: August 2, 2017 /s/ Dale Kneiszel Dale Kneiszel, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Denise M. Stewart, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner August 2, 9 and 16, 2017.(27-3) __________________________ 2017223 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board will be meeting from 12:00 -1:30 P.M

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on August 21, 2017. The meeting will be held at the County Counseling conference room, located at 105 S. Garden Ave in Newport. Agenda items include the following: Community event planning, Council attendance, scheduling north meetings, Counseling Services DD program quality assurance and DDA updates. Light refreshments will be provided. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or have any questions, contact the Counseling Services office at 509447-5651. Published in The Newport Miner August 9 and 16, 2017.(28-2) ________________________ 2017224 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE: Tri County Economic Development District (TEDD) would appreciate public comments regarding the 2018-2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).The CEDS is a planning document created by TEDD as required by the Economic Development Administration (EDA). It is the framework for the goals of TEDD and the counties it serves (Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens). The CEDS can be viewed online at www.teddonline.com or a hardcopy can be obtained by calling 509684-4571. Public comment will be accepted through August 22, 2017. All comments should be forwarded to Kinsey Coots Kcoots@teddonline.com, or mailed to Tri County Economic Development District, 986 South Main, Suite A, Colville, WA 99114. Published in The Newport Miner August 9 2017.(28) ________________________ 2017225 PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Cusick will be holding a public mtg. on a proposed community waste collection plan August 14th, 2017 6:00 p.m. to hear public testimony and present results of the survey mailed to town residents. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Signed: /s/ Charlotte Yergens Charlotte Yergens, Clerk-Treasurer, Town of Cusick Published in The Newport Miner August 9, 2017.(28) _________________________ 2017226 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on July 31, 2017 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Colleen Flynn and did on August 7, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a dock on Diamond Lake. (FILE NO. SA-17-027), Location: 402 Bayview Blvd; Parcel# 443002529034 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on July 7, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than August 24, 2017. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Dated: August 7, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner August 9 and 16, 2017.(28-2) _________________________