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Inaugural train ride a success BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Volunteers and passengers alike enjoyed the first weekend of the Scenic Pend Oreille River Train excursion rides Saturday and Sunday, from Newport to Dalkena. Nine hundred tickets were sold for the first weekend, which consisted of rides at noon and 3 p.m. both days. Adult ticket prices are $20 each. Seniors and children ride for a reduced rate of $15. Maximum occupancy for each ride is about 350 people. Monday morning, Aug. 14, the first of the train rides to sell out did so. All tickets for the Oct. 7 ride at 1 p.m. have sold. “Thank you all for a great job this weekend. I don’t think our inaugural rides could have gone any smoother,” train committee chairwoman Nadine Parker said in an email to volunteers Tuesday. As this was the first weekend of the rides from Newport, organized by the Newport/Priest River Rotary Club, only two rides a day were scheduled. From now on, there will be three rides a day,

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Riders watch as bandits (Pend Oreille Playhouse volunteers) board the train to “rob” passengers. All proceeds given to the faux outlaws go to the Playhouse.

at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Rides are scheduled for Aug. 26-27, Sept. 30

and Oct. 1, Oct. 7 and 8, and Oct. 14 and 15. A majority of the riders

were from out of the area. On one passenger train car on the first ride Sat-

urday, not a single person was from the Newport/ Priest River area. Passen-

gers came from CaliforSEE TRAIN, 2A

No more resource officer at Newport schools Money to be allotted to security BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport School District will start the 2017-2018 school year without a School Resource Officer (SRO), due to lack of manpower at the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office.

According to Newport School District Superintendent Dave Smith, Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim contacted him last May and said the sheriff’s office would be unable to provide a SRO for the following school year. The school district has had an SEE OFFICER, 2A

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It’s Pend Oreille County Fair time

Kicking off Relay, kicking back against cancer

BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Pend Oreille County Fair is back for another year of activities and competition Thursday, Aug.

Eight-year-old cancer survivor Jayla Vadney of the Cancer Ninjas team cuts the ribbon to kickoff the Relay for Life celebration at Ellersick Field Friday, Aug. 11. The annual all-night event raised over $15,000 for cancer research and local patient care. The date for next year’s Relay is Aug. 10-11.

17 – Sunday, Aug. 20 at the Cusick Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is “Country Pride, County Wide” and colors are green and white. Along with the fair, the Cusick Rodeo will take place

Saturday, Aug. 19, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 20 at 1:30 p.m. The Pend Oreille County Fair has been a cultural staple in the SEE FAIR, 2A

B R I E F LY Lawnmower Drag races this Saturday in Oldtown OLDTOWN – Grab the keys and gun the engine because these lawnmowers don’t cut grass. The annual Oldtown Lawnmower Drag Races are Saturday, Aug. 19, at noon. Souped up lawnmowers will race down the city street while fans watch from the sidelines. Hosted by the Big Back-In and the Newport/Priest River Rotary Club, anyone can race, though minors under the age of 18 must have written permission from their guardian(s). No mower will exceed 50 mpg, or that racer will be disqualified from that run. The mowers are loud,

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so people are encouraged to protect their hearing with ear plugs. There will be food and drink vendors onsite. For more information, including registration to race and rules, go to www.bigbackin.com.

Solar eclipse party at Cusick CUSICK – The eclipse is coming soon and there’s a party going on at the Calispel Valley Library Monday, Aug. 21. The library and Tech Wizards are teaming up to bring a solar viewing party complete with free viewing glasses, 9B-10B

and an opportunity to make your own pinhole cameras. There will be crafts, games, snacks and huckleberry “sun”daes too. The event starts at 9 a.m. and will run until noon. The eclipse begins at about 9:13 a.m., and the maximum view of the partial eclipse will be at approximately 10:27 a.m. Then it begins to wane and ends at about 11:46 a.m. This program is free and open to the public. It will be held outside on the lawn behind the Calsipel Valley Library and Cusick town hall. For more information, call the library at 800-366-3654 ext 2 or email pamt@pocld.org

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Swanson 1,890 – 1,130 or 62-37 percent. District wide she won 66-33 percent of 19,285 votes to 9,906. Short and Maycumber ran in the primary election because they were appointed to their positions and were required to stand election at the first available time. Short, who was a District 7 representative, was appointed to the seat left vacant by Brian Dansel, who resigned to take a job with the Trump administration. Maycumber, who had been Short’s administrative assistant, was appointed to the Position 1 seat that Short vacated. Maycumber and Swanson, Short and Hardey and Tellessen and Sheffler will be on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. The primary election turnout in Pend Oreille County was 34.61 percent. Statewide it was 26.77 percent. The election will be certified Aug. 15.

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PRIEST RIVER – West Bonner County resident Rex Rolicheck is Priest River’s new public works director, stepping in to fill the vacancy left by former director Greg Snow. Snow resigned earlier this year to take a job as Pend Oreille County’s community development director. Rolicheck “Our city is in the middle of changes, big and small, and I’m happy to have a chance to be a part of

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area since at least 1918 when the fair was held at the Dalkena Grange Hall, according to Fair Chair Jim Mathis. The fair officially opens at noon Thursday. The Market Animal Sale, a highlight of the fair each year, will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. Poultry, rabbit, goats, sheep, beef and swine will be sold in the order they placed in

‘There’s all kinds of activities every day, all day long.’ Jim Mathis

Pend Oreille County Fair Chair

the Ace Selkirk Livestock Arena. Entertainment and demonstrations will take place throughout fair week. Fitting and showing of various animals will be held each day. Judging of all exhibits begins at 8 a.m. Thursday. “There’s all kinds of activities every day, all day long,” says Mathis, who has been attending the fair since the late 1950s. He has served on the fair board for 26 years, along with various volunteers that make the event possible. Admission for the rodeo only is $7 for adults, $2 for kids 12 and under and ages 3 and under get in for free. There’s plenty to see and do, with food and craft vendors as well as the annual Car Show Saturday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and open to all entrants within the classes. Registration will be Saturday from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Pend Oreille County Fair Queen Alicia Busby will be present throughout the fair, including at the Fair Royalty

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nia, Utah, Idaho and many from Spokane. Some passengers were from the region, such as Spokane, but brought family and friends visiting from other states. A highlight of the trip was the “robbing” of the train passengers by descendants of the Dalkena Wild Bunch and the Fancy Ladies, otherwise known as volunteers from the Pend Oreille Playhouse. “Can I have everyone’s attention please,” one train host said, as the train neared Dalkena. “When we stop in Dalkena to start going to other way, you should know it’s a rough neighborhood.” Passengers’ faces – kids and adults – fell. “There’s a chance descendants of the Dalkena gang and the Fancy Ladies might board the train. Just do what they say and no one will get hurt.” One child responded by asking if a hole in the window was from a bullet hole. The actors were uproariously funny, and came in all ages, from the very young to the old. Bandit costumes and cap guns added to the experience. The playhouse made $400 the first day. The train consists of three open air cars and three passenger Pullman cars, as well as the Kalispel Caboose. The passenger cars date back to the early 1900s. It takes about 18 volunteers a day to put on the train rides. Some weekends are covered, and some weekends are still in need of volunteers. Ground crew, ticket sales, souvenir sales, train hosts and parking personnel are all needed. If you want to volunteer, contact Nadine Parker at Big Moose Rental in Priest River at 208-448-2736. If you want to buy tickets to ride SPORT, visit www. sporttrainrides.com.

that,” Rolicheck says. “I love it here, and I want to see Priest River do well and still be able to offer all of the things we love about living in this area.” Rolicheck, 56, formerly worked at Waste Management in Spokane since he and his family moved to the Priest River area from Tahoe, Calif. in 2004. He has worked in contracting, including building commercial, residential and public works projects for over 40 years. He says that while he does not have a college degree he has his life’s worth of experience. SEE WORKS, 12A

Program to select the 2018 Fair Queen. Owners are to enter their vehicles on the day of the show and are responsible for the security of their own vehicles. No dogs, except those being shown as fair animals or service animals, are allowed on the fairgrounds. Trophies and ribbons are given in each of the categories as well as door prizes donated by local merchants. Horse showing, as well as dog and cat fitting and showing, chickens, ducks, rabbits, pocket pets, and a variety of animals will be at the fair and the public is welcomed to watch the various animal events and ask fair exhibitors questions about their animals. Kids games will also take place throughout the event, along with exhibits of still life, like baked goods, homegrown vegetables, canned goods, and different kinds of art, from paintings, photographs, to textiles. The Dave King Family will play music Friday, from 6-8 p.m. After the rodeo Saturday they will play family dance music until 11 p.m. Sunday the fair winds down, with rodeo slack at 9 a.m. and inspirational music in the park from 9-11 a.m. The horse Parade of Champions will be held in the rodeo arena at noon. The rodeo will start at 1:30 p.m. In 2016, Mathis said he signed over 500 premium checks for exhibitors in the fair. That doesn’t include the number of exhibits, as exhibitors can participate in multiple categories. He estimates that 900 to 1,000 people paid to get through the gate. For more information, including various barn superintendent names and contact information, go to www. pocfair.com or check out the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PendOreilleCountyFairRodeo.

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SRO from the sheriff’s office for the past three years. Officer Jake Larsen, who replaced officer Gerry Dobson as the district’s SRO in September 2016, will return to patrolling Pend Oreille County and responding to calls, instead of the 40 hours per week providing security and a law enforcement presence in the school district. Dobson quit when his wife got a new job out of state. “I understand the reasoning, but it is disappointing,” says Smith. “He (Larsen) was a good presence to have in our schools; the kids like him.” According to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), a School Resource Officer is a, “commissioned law enforcement officer… with sworn authority to make arrests… and assigned by the employing police department or Sheriff’s Office to work in school to address crime and disorder problems… affecting or occurring in or around an elementary or secondary schools.” The Newport School District paid

$50,000 annually for a SRO, with the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office billing the district for $5,000 a month. Funds for the SRO came from the passage of the 2014 Maintenance and Operations levy. After passing a replacement levy earlier this year in February, Smith says the district will take the $50,000 for the SRO and allot it towards school security, including locks, better lighting, and security cameras. He hopes that the school district will be able to work with the sheriff’s office again in the future to get a SRO back in schools’ hallways. Botzheim says officers will do drive by patrols of school sites and respond when called. “I think it’s a huge benefit to have that role model in our schools and that security, but unfortunately our fluctuations in staff won’t allow for it right now,” says Botzheim, adding that the sheriff’s office currently has 12 law enforcement officers. “Our first priority is the safety and security of the citizens of Pend Oreille County. We will continue to work with the school district though, and help when and where we can.”

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SANDPOINT – The second annual Bonner County Preparedness Expo is Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. If you are searching for information on how to be prepared for that catastrophic event such as flooding, wildfire or winter freeze visit the fairgrounds Saturday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Subjects to be included are Hydroponics, Wilderness First Aid, Emergency Communications, “Go Bags,” Shelter In Place, Water storage/purification and much more.

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Sheffler, Tellesen advance for Fire District 4 commissioner NEWPORT – Baneta “Bonnie” Sheffler and Ryan Tellessen will advance to the general election in the race to fill Fire District 4’s No. 2 commissioner position following the primary election on Aug. 1. Tellessen received 140 votes, or 45 percent, and Sheffler received 93 votes, or 30 percent. They both outpolled Lee Sumerlin, who had 73 votes, or 23 percent. In other primary races in Pend Oreille County, Sen. Shelly Short defeated challenger Karen Hardey 1,945-1,088, or 64-35 percent, for the District 7 senator position. Short is a Republican and Hardy is a Democrat. The 7th District includes Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry, Lincoln Counties and part of Okanogan and Spokane counties. Short won the district 67 percent – 32 percent or 19,707 - 9,593. In the race for representative, Republican Jacquelin Maycumber beat Democrat Susan

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B R I E F LY WSP trooper collides with vehicle NEWPORT – There were minor injuries after a Washington State Patrol trooper collided with a vehicle while turning around at Fertile Valley Road and Highway 2 Sunday afternoon, Aug. 6, according to WSP spokesperson Jeff Sevigny. The people were taken to Newport Hospital as a precaution, he said. Trooper James Taylor was turning around on Highway 2 to pursue another driver when he hit the vehicle. Troopers don’t get driving tickets for offenses on duty, Sevigny said. It will be handled administratively instead.

Priest River resident injured in crash PRIEST RIVER – A 50-year-old Priest River woman was injured Monday morning when her vehicle drifted off the road. According to the Idaho State Patrol (ISP) on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 around 8:20 a.m. ISP responded to a single vehicle crash northbound on US 95, milepost 446 at Silverwood. Shelley L. Swoboda, 50, was traveling north on highway 95 in a blue 2004 Ford F150 pickup when she drove off the road and into the median. She immediately went back into the lane of travel, overcorrected and rolled the pickup. Swoboda was not wearing her seatbelt and was airlifted to Kootenai Health. The road way was partially blocked for two hours.

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The Bare Mountain Bandits 4-H Club spearheaded an effort to raise $16,500 for sand for the Cusick rodeo areana.

Bare Mountain Bandits 4-H gets sand for rodeo arena

CUSICK – Equestrians will have a safer and drier time at the Pend Oreille County Fairgrounds, thanks to the work of the Bare Mountain Bandits 4-H Club. Bare Mountain Bandit members stayed their course this summer to raise enough funds for a new arena in time for the Pend Oreille County Fair. They secured $16,350 dollars in time for the first haul of new sand Wednesday, Aug. 9. “It’s remarkable what

step saving their budget $4,500. They also witnessed the value of numbers. Six individuals volunteered their equipment and time to help the county haul sand Aug. 9, saving the project enough money that the fairground’s warm up arena also received new sand. Shane Campbell of Campbell Trucking, Travis Low of Premier Industries, John D. Fitzmorris Trucking, Larry Cordes, Knights Construction and Chris Jones of the PUD

Road Department, who handles the arena for the Newport Rodeo, was a key to the project’s success. Jason Earl donated sandy loam to this project. Sandy loam is the top layer in the arena. Sherman Rock offered a significant discount to the club for sand, which is the base of the arena. The club provided lunch that day to all the volunteers on this project. “It was exciting to see a continuing rotation of dump trucks take their turn in the arena last

Wednesday,” Seeber said. “Our community has given an overwhelming amount of support with

funding, discounts and volunteering time and equipment for this project,” Seeber said.

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Hospitality House starting vets program NEWPORT – The Hospitality House is forming a new program dedicated to serving the needs of the local veteran population. An organizational meeting will be held Friday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to develop an outline of ways to best serve veterans. There will have representatives from various veteran organizations on hand to help organizers with the planning phase of this program. Other interested parties, especially veterans, are invited to take part in designing this program. This program will take place each Friday to help with veterans’ issues, as well as a time for vets to sit and visit with others. For more information, contact Brad Hanson at 509-671-3585 or the Hospitality House at 509-447-3812 Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Nelway border crossing closed METALINE FALLS – Because of the McCormick Creek Fire in Canada, the Canadian border crossing at Nelway is closed to traffic entering Canada on State Route 31. The Shambhala Music Festival in Salmo B.C., ended early because of the fire.

CORRECTIONS Karen Skoog is chairwoman of the Pend Oreille County Commission. In last week’s story ‘Plenty of obstacles to developing housing,’ Mike Manus was erroneously referred to as chairman. We regret any confusion this caused.

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Sand is spread around the Cusick fairgrounds rodeo arena Aug. 9.

these kids have accomplished in a short time frame,” club advisor Nicole Seeber said. They wanted to raise enough money to cover the arena with six inches of sand, a minimal amount. “They surpassed their six inch goal July 17 and decided to continue their ‘sand drive’ to reach their eight inch goal,” Seeber said. “The kids donated many hours of their time raising funds, preparing and giving presentations about their 4-H Club’s community service project.” Throughout this process the kids learned how to approach businesses and other nonprofit groups. They also realized the importance of compromise in order to move a project forward, according to Seeber. For instance, they suggested laying Typar down to preserve the longevity of the arena. They listened to feedback from area experts and decided to forego this

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Train rides need more support

hat many thought was impossible happened on Saturday. The Newport/Priest River Rotary Club, and a handful of other volunteers, successfully ran an excursion train from Newport to Dalkena, a reinvention of the scenic train rides that ran in the north end of Pend Oreille County for decades. When the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club first approached the Rotary Club last year, many people thought this was a task too big to take on so quickly. Federal regulations required millions of dollars worth of work be done on the tracks north of Ione, and the train rides were finished. The train tracks between Newport and Dalkena are maintained by the Port of Pend Oreille for use by Ponderay Newsprint. It made sense to bring the train rides south, but man would it be difficult. At least 18 volunteers are needed each day the trains run, and we all know how willing people are to volunteer these days. Or at least we thought we did. The volunteer support for the train rides has been amazing, all spearheaded by Nadine Parker, a superwoman in Priest River who organized the train rides. Without Nadine, this wouldn’t have happened. Passengers – most of which came from out of the area – and volunteers had an absolute blast Saturday and Sunday. Smiles were on most faces, and only minor complaints made. (One woman complained there wasn’t enough wildlife to see. Everyone else oohed and awed over osprey, bald eagle, while turkey and deer sightings.) There was one disappointment however. It doesn’t seem the train rides had the support of some of the business community. The train rides brought 900 new faces into Newport, and it was difficult to direct them where to go on Sunday. While some businesses are always open on Sundays – and at least one owner tweaked her hours just for the train rides – a handful weren’t open. That’s really disappointing to not only volunteers, but people visiting the Newport and Oldtown area. This is a huge opportunity for Newport and Oldtown. Absolutely huge. We’ve pulled off something extraordinary, and it’s going to take so much more work to make it a success. Those business owners closed on Sundays need to take a good look in the mirror and ask themselves what they see as the future of our community. If you’re happy with an empty main street and a dismal economy, then stay closed on Sunday during those five weekends a year. If you want to see the Newport/Priest River area flourish, maybe you should do your part too. -MCN

The Korean problem This is the biggest threat that we have had since the Cold War. We actually have an unbalanced demigod pointing missiles at U.S. citizens. Kim Jong-Il claims he has nuclear missiles capable of reaching the mainland U.S., and may shoot a few at Guam. Our President has responded with a threat of retaliation with “fire and fury.” The over all impression is that of two school yard bullies posturing with each other while the crowd heckles first one and then the other. The North Korean dictator is being openly called “unstable.” Democrats are wasting no effort to discredit anything that President Trump does or says. The only one I’ve heard making any sense is John McCain C O L U M N when he says we should follow Teddy Roosevelt’s advice to, “Walk softly FRANK and carry a big stick.” It seems that WATSON everyone is ignoring the elephant in the room … China. They are just across the Yalu River. Does anyone seriously think that China would stand by while we use military force along their border? They didn’t stay out in 1950, and they won’t stay out now. In 1967 our bomb-laden jets flew over enemy airbases every day on their way to Hanoi and watched hostile MIGs take off to intercept our planes on their way home. I was there when the Secretary of the Air Force told our young pilots that they couldn’t attack those bases because we were afraid that would bring China into the war, and we did not want a land war with China. The only thing that has changed is that China is better prepared now than they were in 1967. Kim Jong-Il is much more of a threat to China than he is to us. His 6,000-mile range missiles could reach the continental US if they work properly. He could attack China with a well-aimed rock. China simply advises the U.S. to avoid provoking the little tyrant. Maybe they have a point. The textbook way to avoid schoolyard fights is to hold your hands shoulder high, palms out, and back away. Maybe we would be better off doing that. How credible is the threat anyway? Our experts report that the North Korean military is not on high alert. They have not mobilized their forces. It could be that the whole thing is bluster. Given all that what should we do? First: We should not consider sanctions. They don’t work. They would SEE KOREAN, 5A

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YO U R O P I N I O N Trump not qualified despite being a disrupter To the editor, Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers said at her Aug. 10 Town Hall meeting, “ I support Donald Trump because he’s a disrupter and we need to change DC. I continue to support him.” When a later question about Donald Trump was asked, she said, “ Donald Trump was elected POTUS. He won the election and I’ve already told you why I support him.” So, being a disrupter is McMorris Rodgers qualification for POTUS? Another woman recently disagreed with her when she said she thought the POTUS should be: “Someone who knows his job and takes it seriously. Someone who understands that the issues a president faces are not black and white and cannot be boiled down to 140 characters. Because when you have the nuclear codes at your fingertips and the military in your command, you can’t make snap decisions. You can’t have thin skin or lash out. You need to be steady and measured and well informed.” That woman was Michelle Obama. It is quite clear that 67 percent of Americans agree with her. Donald Trump is not an honorable man and he clearly isn’t qualified to hold the office of POTUS. McMorris Rodgers says he’s qualified. That’s just one of the many reasons why we know she’s not qualified to be our Representative. We will do our part to truly change DC by voting her out of office in 2018. Pat Bates Clarkston

Thanks for cutting danger tree To the editor Thanks to all involved in removing the big old dead tree hanging over Highway 2 as you come into Newport. This tree was on the Pend Oreille County Historical Society’s property and was considered a danger by some; thus, a thank you is in order. It is my understanding that the PUD cut down the old tree and the City of Newport hauled it away. And, Tommy Petrie of the PUD was instrumental in coordinating this effort. Again, thanks to all involved in getting the tree removed,

including Paul Wilson the President of the Pend Oreille County Historical Society. Sam Brooks Newport Combine state property taxes to fund schools To the editor, The recent violence in Charlottesville, Va., is more than worrying. Why should any person think himself or herself any more worthwhile than someone of a different color or faith? No matter who we are or what our circumstances we are all children of the same creator. For too many years, the blacks in our country have been shortchanged in so many ways, in spite of this so many of them have proven themselves first rate doers and thinkers. Most of the individuals who think themselves superior are clearly not as able as those they denigrate. As a country, we must seriously remedy the great wrongs we have visited on the black population, going back many years to the time when we kidnapped and enslaved them. One really basic area is education. In general, where the population is mostly black, schools are inferior. Funding for schools comes partly from government, but mostly from property taxes. In districts of poverty, there is less money for schools. We must provide equal money for all schools; every child deserves a good basic education. Why not combine all property taxes in the state and divide them equally among all schools? That would surely be a more equitable solution for our education crisis and would go a long way toward easing racial tensions in our country. Ruth Calkins Newport

Local politicians not denouncing domestic terrorism To the editor, Heather Heyer’s mother: “Heather’s life was about — passionately about — fairness and equality and caring.” - Washington Post Saturday, Heather Heyer was killed in an act of terrorism, by an American citizen on American soil. A violent, cowardly act fueled

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Chaotic commander-in-tweets To the editor, As a veteran I am concerned with the chaos our commanderin-tweets creates with his childlike tweets. How can our military put faith in him when he continually tweets out ridiculous accusations and false information, and questions advice from his generals? How can we believe what he says? Many tweets are designed to SEE LETTERS, 5A

R E A D E R ’ S P O L L R E S U LT S Should the press publish transcripts like those leaked of Trump’s conversations with Mexico and Australia’s leaders? Yes.

Violence erupted in Charlottesville, N.C. Saturday, when white nationalists and counter-protesters met in the streets. White nationalists were there to protest the taking down of a statue of Robert E. Lee, the general of the Confederate Army. President Trump initially blamed all sides for the violence, and then on Monday, denounced white supremacy and racism.

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by hatred and bigotry. Before I had a chance to come to terms with what had happened and the devastating human cost, the digital debate about “free speech” and 1st Amendment rights began to rage. Blame was passed around like a hot potato from organizers, to protesters, to the police, to everyone and everything fueling more division, anguish and pain. Let’s be clear this isn’t about laws and statues. It’s about what really keeps us safe as a society; it’s about our social contract with each other. The unwritten agreement we have with each other, the understanding that as a whole we are a do-no-harm society. Terrorism breaks that contract and causes our communities to devolve into chaos. That’s when we look to our leaders for direction, solace, understanding and guidance. We need reassurance that although our contract has been violated, it is not broken. We need to know once again we will find a way to peacefully coexist, that although the problems and tensions are still with us, the danger has passed. We need to know there is a plan, a path, a way forward and that acts like these will not be tolerated. That terrorism will be called out, denounced and dealt with in the harshest terms the law allows. I’m waiting to hear this from our local elected officials. I’m waiting for them to denounce this act of terrorism, to provide us with a way forward, to assure us this will not be tolerated in our community. Their silence speaks volumes. I’m waiting… for a leader. Karen Hardy Valley, Wash.

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Voter turnout could be better OLYMPIA – Voter turnout for the Aug. 1 Primary Election in Washington has reached 26.79 percent, higher than the numbers set in the previous two odd-year primaries. Turnout in 2015’s Primary was 24.37 percent while 2013’s was 25.99 percent. A few thousand ballots have yet to be counted, but state and county election workers are nearing the end of the vote tabulation process. “Even though this year’s turnout is the highest since 2011 for odd-year primaries, it is by no means encouraging that only just over a quarter of our state’s registered voters chose to make their voices heard,” said Secretary of State Kim Wyman, the state’s only Republican in statewide office. “Even though it is more convenient for citizens to register and cast their vote than ever before, it really comes

down to how interested people are in a particular issue or candidate for them to exercise their civic duty.” Voter turnout in a presidential election year is typically the highest, while oddyear elections historically trend lower – even though it’s the local measures and offices that will often most directly affect voters’ lives, noted Wyman. The Secretary of State’s Office has undertaken numerous measures over the last decade to increase the likelihood that eligible citizens will register and vote, including: • Promoting voter registration through the Department of Licensing (motor voter) • Offering voter registration at state agencies as part of every sign-up or renewal of benefits • Pioneering voter registration by mail, and online

Buck sentenced for assault

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NEWPORT – A 25-yearold man was sentenced to three months in jail for third degree assault of a child when he appeared in Pend Oreille Superior Court Thursday, Aug. 10. Jordan W. Buck was sentenced to 90 days in jail by Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith as a result of a plea agreement between defense and prosecution. Buck pleaded guilty. Prosecuting attorney Brooks Clemmons reduced the charge from second degree rape of a child because the female victim, who was 13 at the time of the assault, and her mother were not cooperating and may not be in the state, he said. “This is the best I could do under the circumstanc-

es,” he said. Defense attorney Brett Billingsley said Buck did take the charge seriously and was emotional to the degree that he was worried about him. Buck was evaluated for competency at Eastern Washington State Hospital and found competent. “He’s remorseful,” Billingsley said. Monasmith said Buck got a break. “You’re the adult,” he said. “What’s expected of an adult is to not victimize children.” He said Buck would have deserved prison and Monasmith would have sent him to prison had he been convicted as originally charged. “I know what happened and you know what happened,” he said.

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PORTLAND, Ore. – The American Forest Resource Council applauded the unanimous decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to allow the historic “A to Z” forest health project to proceed on the Colville National Forest in Northeastern Washington. AFRC intervened in the case on behalf of Stevens County, Pend Oreille County and the Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition. Last year the coalition proposed restoration projects under the 54,000-acre “A to Z” project to accelerate the pace and scale of forest restoration on the Colville National Forest while enhancing recreation and wildlife habitat and supporting jobs in local communities. An environmental group, Alliance for the Wild Rockies, filed suit to stop an effort to thin over 12,000 acres of dense forests within the project area. The Ninth Circuit denied injunctive relief to halt the project and rejected each of the group’s claims, finding there was not a likelihood of success, “much less” serious questions on the merits of the claims. The court noted that this is a forest restoration project and “was the result of a multi-year collaboration among elected officials, environmental organizations, Native American tribes, the timber industry, and community organizations.” “We are pleased that the Ninth Circuit recognized this important forest restoration project complied with federal environmental law. As evidenced by the project’s support from industry, the Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition, and Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties, there is a broad and growing consensus that our National Forests need active management,” said AFRC General Counsel Lawson Fite, who argued the case before the court. The panel of three judges made several key findings in its denial of injunctive relief, ruling that the thinning project does not interfere with the viability of fisher and pine marten habitat under the Colville Forest Plan. In addition, they determined the project was designed to minimize sediment runoff from road building and grazing in the plan. “This decision is a big win for forest restoration,” Fite added. “AFRC was glad to step up and join our partners and defend the Forest Service in this case. We encourage other National Forests to follow the example of the Colville National Forest.” The Ninth Circuit’s denial of injunctive relief means the project’s implementation can continue at least through final judgment, which is likely at least a year away.

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BONNERS FERRY – The Idaho Panhandle National Forests is reminding huckleberry pickers that commercial picking of huckleberries is not permitted. Picking huckleberries with the intent to sell them is considered commercial gathering. In order to provide plentiful opportunities for recreational huckleberry picking, the forest does not issue commercial permits. Minimum fines for commercial picking start at $250, and can increase based on the severity of the offense. Recreational huckleberry pickers are encouraged to pick only what they can consume so that others may enjoy the fun of picking and the delicious taste of the Idaho state fruit. Methods for huckleberry gathering vary widely, but pickers are strongly encouraged to hand pick their berries. This ensures that the bushes are not damaged and only ripe berries are harvested. This helps huckleberry bushes to remain healthy and productive for many years. Any methods that damage or destroy the bushes are illegal and may result in a fine for damaging natural resources. Huckleberries are delicious favorites of both people and bears. Because bears love huckleberries and make them a major source of nourishment, huckleberry pickers should always carry bear spray and be bear aware when picking. The huckleberry was designated by the Idaho Legislature in 2000 as the official state fruit. According to a press release, the sheriff’s office does not have the authority to enforce the commercial huckleberry picking restriction. The sheriff’s office can enforce violations of the Idaho code, which may include littering, threats etc. The public is encouraged to notify the Forest Service of any suspected commercial huckleberry picking camps and to also notify the sheriff’s office of any camps where there may be violations of Idaho law. For more information about huckleberry picking on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, contact your local Forest Service office.

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According to charging documents, in July 2016 a social worker reported that the victim reported that she had been raped by Buck several times two years previously when she and her family had been camping off Flowery Trail near the Barter Fair. Buck was arrested in Idaho, where he was held eight days before being extradited to Pend Oreille County, where he was held 63 days. Buck would not serve any more jail time on the 90-day sentence because of credit for time served and time off for good behavior. He was ordered to pay $800 in legal financial obligations.

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The Panhandle Lumber Co. made plans to tear up their logging railroad up Davis Creek, and the rails were sold to be shipped to France for war purposes. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Sewell Aug. 12, 1917.

90 years ago 1927 Lands belonging to the Kalispel Indians were recognized as a reservation by the federal Indian Bureau. The state highway department was securing rights of way for rebuilding the Ione to Metaline section of road.

80 years ago 1937 Congressional appropriations of $22,500,000 for construction of public buildings included $75,000 for Newport. The Beardmore sawmill building in Priest River was destroyed by fire. Frost did some damage at Lake of the Woods to beans, squash, tomatoes and potato tops.

70 years ago 1947 Fire of uncertain origin completely destroyed the Straalsunds-Thesman lumber mill in Quayle Canyon on the west city limits of Newport. The special three-hour road show “The Best Years of Our Lives,” was showing at the Rex Theatre for one day only.

60 years ago 1957 Safeway advertised 16 oz. cans of Seat Trader Red Sockeye salmon for 59 cents each.

50 years ago 1967 A federal mediator appeared in Metaline Falls to help settle the strike against the Pend Oreille Mine at Metaline Falls by the United Steelworkers Union Local 6237, but no progress was reported.

A four-car accident 18 miles south of Newport near Fertile Valley Grange involved four Spokane drivers and 10 passengers; only one person received minor injuries.

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

30 years ago 1987 Over 50 former Ruby and Camp 1 (LeClerc Creek) students attended a first ever reunion at the Usk Community Hall recently, and plans for next year are in the making. The town of Metaline has its own name once again and things are settling back to normal following a week of festivities and an official name change to “Beattyville,” proclaimed by Metaline Mayor Charles Beatty between Aug. 2 and 9. A reunion of the pioneer B.T. Beatty family and friends was celebrated throughout town. Metaline’s city signs were replaced with Beattyville and three issues of “The Beatty Bugle” were distributed.

The Bonner County School District Board of Trustees heard a proposal for mandatory drug testing for athletes, cheerleaders and drill team members. The Newport Mariners, who play in the Men’s Senior Baseball League, split a home doubleheader with the Sandpoint Yankees, winning the first game 6-2 and losing the second 9-4. That gave the Mariners a record of 11-5 against other 35-and-over teams.

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to do maintenance, and for various staff that helped last year.” Students receive two daily meals from PORS and the fridge will be used to store leftovers for students to eat throughout the school day and to take home over weekends. A local church has started a mini-food bank for the students, and the school nurse cooks meals for the students several times a year. This past June 34 PORS students received their diplomas, making them the second largest graduating class in the county, and proving that the PORS approach to services is working. The $1,500 donation was made to PORS through the Maws and Paws Booster Club, a 501(c)3 nonprofit which supports student life and activities throughout the Newport School District. The Kalispel Tribe actively supports 501(c)3 organizations that are focused on providing educational opportunities to local youth. Since the Pend Oreille River School isn’t a 501(c)3, the grant was made to Maws and Paws, with the understanding it would be used for a refrigerator for the school.

Teen Advisory Board forming at Newport Library

NEWPORT – The Newport Library is in the process of developing a Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and invites all students who will be in grades 7-12 this school year to apply. The group will be responsible for assisting library staff in selecting Young Adult books and magazines to purchase for circulation and will work to develop and implement teen focused programs for teen patrons. “TAB groups are really instrumental to helping librarians stay on top of the trends that keep us relevant with that age group,” Library Director Mandy Walters said. “I am a big believer in making sure that the library meets the wants and needs of our communities to the best of our ability and having an active TAB will enhance the experience for that subset of our population.” Applications can be picked up at the Library or downloaded via the slider on the library’s homepage (www.pocld.org). They will be accepted through Sept. 8 and interviews will be held as soon as possible afterward. Walters anticipates that TAB will meet once per month and host one program per month for a total of about four hours per month total commitment. Teens will be fed dinner on meeting nights courtesy of the Friends of the Pend Oreille County Library District and earn volunteer hours for their time. For more information, contact Library Director Mandy Walters at mwalters@ pocld.org or 800-366-3654 x 55.

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Pend Oreille River School gets new refridgerator NEWPORT – The Kalispel Tribe of Indians has purchased a new, state of the art refrigerator for the students and staff at Pend Oreille River School (PORS) in Newport. The 33 inch, 22.1 cubic feet stainless steel Whirlpool refrigerator with bottom freezer was delivered to the PORS Thursday morning. PORS is Newport School District’s alternative school. A large percentage of the students are homeless, near homeless, or are facing challenging situations that make obtaining a traditional education difficult, if not impossible. PORS has developed a wrap-around services approach that meets the students’ needs and supports them being successful in life. Several local agencies have become involved in ensuring the students make it to graduation. Teacher Peg Waterman praised the Tribe and their involvement with PORS saying, “It’s been such a blessing in so many ways. We appreciate the significant financial support the Tribe has provided towards fixing up the building initially, for helping with the rent, for providing community helpers

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First West Nile Virus case in North Idaho resident KOOTENAI CO – Panhandle Health District (PHD) has confirmed a human case of West Nile virus in North Idaho. A Kootenai County resident over the age of 50 tested positive for the virus. The individual was hospitalized and is now recovering, the district announced in a news release. This is the first locally acquired human case ever reported in North Idaho. “While several cases of West Nile virus are reported each summer, all previously reported human cases have been directly related to travel outside the region. In this case, the virus was likely acquired through local mosquitoes,” said Dave Hylsky, PHD Staff Epidemiologist. To prevent mosquito-breeding sites and avoid bites, PHD recommends taking the following steps: • Maintain window and door screens to help keep mosquitoes out of buildings and homes. • Remove standing water from buckets, unused kiddy pools, old tires or similar sites where mosquitoes commonly lay eggs. • Use nets and/or fans over outdoor eating areas. • Avoid being outdoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. •Wear light colored, longsleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors. • Apply insect repellents that contain the active ingredient DEET, or other EPA approved product to exposed skin or clothing, always following the manufacturer’s directions for use. West Nile virus can be transmitted to humans, horses and other animals through infected mosquitoes after the mosquitoes have bitten infected birds, which are the primary hosts of the virus. Most people bitten by infected mosquitoes may experience mild flu-like symptoms or no symptoms at all. Those whom develop symptoms may experience fever, nausea, headaches and muscle aches approximately 3 to 14 days after the insect bite. In rare cases, severe illness including meningitis, encephalitis, or even death can occur. People older than 50 and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile virus. For local updates and more information about West Nile virus, visit www. panhandlehealthdistrict.org.

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Why everyone should plan for long-term care Research suggests that most Americans turning age 65 will need some form of assistance with everyday activities, known as longterm care, as they grow older. The amount of care needed will depend on many variables, including overall health, cognitive functioning and home environment. Age is a strong predictor of the need for help, and because women live longer on average, they are more likely than men to require long-term care. Factors such as a disability, injury or chronic illness also increase the chance that longterm care will be needed. Three simple steps can help you start planning for care you may need as you age.

1. Know what to expect Most people know they should save for retirement, but many don’t know exactly what expenses to expect. An often overlooked area is long-term care, a broad set of supports for everyday tasks like dressing or eating. While most of this care is provided by family members and friends, sometimes older adults and their families get these services from providers like home health aides, area agencies on aging or residential providers such as assisted living or nursing homes. Understanding long-term care is the first step in creating a plan. Key things to know include: A person who lives alone is more likely to require long-term care than one who can rely on a spouse or partner for help with daily tasks.

Long-term care is expensive and represents a major uncovered risk to your retirement savings. Medicare does not pay for longterm care services or supports with some minor exceptions. Neither does your employer-based health insurance or Medigap. Most people prefer to receive longterm care at home; their odds of doing so may be improved by making home modifications to reduce the risk of falls. Many Americans say they do not want to rely on their children for care, but a lack of planning for paid care often leads to exactly that result.

2. It’s not just about you A choice to plan or not plan will likely have a big impact on family and friends who may also be informal caregivers. Statistics show that

most long-term care is provided by family members or other loved ones. Take the time to make clear your preferences for what kind of help you value most and where you want to receive it. Family and friends will feel better knowing that you are thinking about your needs – and theirs – by planning for long-term care.

3. Better active than reactive Be proactive. Staying at home is great, especially if it has been modified to help you avoid an injury and continue to care for yourself. However, it won’t happen without taking steps to ensure you can get the supports you need at home. Start thinking about ways to maintain your independence, safety and care needs. For more information and resources to develop a care plan, visit longtermcare.gov.

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aturday, Aug. 12 marked the start of the annual Scenic Pend Oreille River Train (SPORT) rides in Newport, formerly the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Excursion train ride. The train ran Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12-13. Newport/Priest River Rotary Club and other volunteers are hosting and organizing the train rides, which run from Newport to Dalkena.

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Riders line up in anticipation of the first ride of the season. The next rides are Aug. 26 – 27. For more information, including ticket purchases, go to www.sporttrainrides.com.

Riders in one of the historic coaches read about where to eat, shop and what to see in the community, along with historical information about the trains and route.

Local historian, musician, Rotarian and former elected official Brian Orr walks through a train car. Orr entertained passengers with stories of old time Pend Oreille County.

A train robber (Mark Bender) confers with passengers as the train stops in Dalkena.

All aboard! Mom and daughter wait for the train to get rolling.

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Communities invited to outdoor worship and potluck METALINE FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Metaline Falls Congregational United Church of Christ will hold its annual outdoor worship and potluck on Sunday, Aug. 20, in the Metaline Park. Worship begins at 11 a.m. and the potluck will follow. Plates and utensils are provided, as well as root beer floats. Everyone is invited to bring a dish of their own choice for the potluck. The worship service will include gospel music for community singing, scripture and a message from Pastor Tara Leininger on the story of Joseph from the Book of Genesis. The service is ecumenical in

nature so that everyone feels welcome. The outdoor worship has been Pastor Taraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way of celebrating her ministry at MFCUCC, this year marking 19 years of service to both the church and the communities of north Pend Oreille County. Dress is casual, and despite the smoke, everyone should â&#x20AC;&#x153;gather at the riverâ&#x20AC;? for a time of praise and prayer and good food. There will be no worship at the church that morning (normally scheduled for 10 a.m.). For more information, call MFCUCC at 509 4463301.

Harvey Creek Road reopens IONE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Harvey Creek Road from Sullivan Lake Road east to Onata Creek Road (FS Road 1935 024) has been reopened. The North Fork of Harvey Creek Road remains closed. Northwest Incident Management Team 11, in conjunction with the

Colville National Forest, thank the public for their support and patience during the suppression efforts of the Noisy Creek Fire. For more information on road and trail closures and the current fire situation go online to www.inciweb.nwcg.gov/ incident/5388/#

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 144: 3 p.m. - American Legion in Metaline Falls

COMMISSIONER KISS OFFICE HOURS: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Library

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library

WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office

THURSDAY, AUG. 17 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library NORTH PEND OREILLE LIONS: 6:30 p.m. - Ione Train Depot

FRIDAY, AUG. 18 STORY TIME AND CRAFTS: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library

MONDAY, AUG. 21 SELKIRK SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church

W H O TO C O N TA C T WASHINGTON

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President Donald R. Trump (R) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington D.C. 20500 Phone: Comments 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Senator Patty Murray (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: 10 North Post Street Spokane WA 00201 Phone: (509) 624-9561 Senator Maria Cantwell (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: W. 910 Riverside, No. 697 Spokane WA 99201 Phone: (509) 353-2547 Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) 1708 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Colville Office: 555 South Main Colville WA 99114 Phone: (509) 684-3481

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Governor Jay Inslee (D) Office of the Governor PO Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 360-902-4111 Relay operators for the deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov Legislative District 7 - Position 1 Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber (R) 411 John L. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brian building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7908 Email: Jacquelin.Maycumber@leg. wa.gov No home office yet Legislative District 7 - Position 2 Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7988 Email: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Local Address (March-December) 20 North Main St. PO Box 1 Omak, WA 98441 Phone: (509) 826-7203 State Senator - Legislative District 7 Shelly Short 409 Legislative Building PO Box 40407 Olympia WA 98504 Phone: (360) 786-7612 Email: shelly.short@leg.wa.gov

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Noisy Creek fire more than half contained While Harvey Creek Road from Sullivan Lake Road east to Onata Creek Road has been reopened, the North Fork of Harvey Creek Road remains closed. The area surrounding East Sullivan Lake Campground, including the group use area and boat launch, remains under a Level 2 Evacuation status. Level 2 means â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get Setâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be ready to go at a momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notice. For boaters, have boats loaded and ready to leave the area. Evacuation information will be updated daily on the bulletin board at the Sullivan Lake Day use access and at the Sullivan Lake Ranger Station. For evacuation notifications in Pend Oreille County, sign up for NIXLE alerts: www.local.nixle. com/pend-oreille-countysheriffs-office.

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This is the view of the Noisy Creek Fire on Hall Mountain taken from the Sullivan Lake Shore Drive along the west side of the lake. The photo was taken Aug. 6.

METALINE FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; There has been no growth on the Noisy Creek fire for several days and much of the perimeter lines around this fire are in patrol status, according to an update from the Colville National Forest. The fire is 4,000 acres in size and is 58 percent contained. It was started by lightning July 15. Since there is no growth, the command of the Noisy Creek Fire will be transitioning from a Type II fire management organization to a Type III organization, made up primarily of local fire officials. Firefighters have begun

to pull nearly three miles of hose lays from around the perimeter of the fire. Repairs to disturbed sites on the Noisy Creek fire, including fire lines and access roads, have started. Crews will continue to monitor the control lines and mop up where necessary, prepared to take action if the fire nears the line. Islands of unburned fuel remain inside of the fire perimeter and the predicted warming and drying trend will result in more active burning well within the interior of the fire. Smoke will continue to be seen from the fire

area until a season ending weather event, such as heavy rain or snow. As a high pressure system begins to form over the region the public should remain vigilant and continue to follow fire restrictions on the forest.

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Helicopter and water bucket were being used on the Noisy Creek Fire Aug. 6. These shots taken from the south end of Sullivan Lake looking north along Hall Mountain

The Cutter needs workers, plans showing of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Postmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; METALINE FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The is a full slate of activities at The Cutter Theatre, including upcoming shows, repair work, branding and more. The Cutter Theatre is looking for individuals interested in project work. The projects include fixing ceiling holes from water damage, stripping flaking paint (also from the water damage), and several large paint jobs in the laundry room, green room, and theatre. Individuals will be paid through a Lions Club grant, but probably not at contractor rates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a lot to do and limited funds,â&#x20AC;? says Cutter Theatre Director and Metaline Falls Mayor Tara Leininger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for people with specific skills willing to work at a lower wage than they might be used to.â&#x20AC;? Volunteers are also welcome to do the work, thus saving the funds for additional projects in the building. The Cutter hopes to have the projects done prior to special events in December. It was 20 years ago when Metaline Falls and the Boundary Dam were transformed by a movie company for the filming of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Postmanâ&#x20AC;? starring Kevin Costner. To celebrate several special events are planned. The Cutter Theatre will feature pictures and memorabilia from the movie production in their art gallery through the middle of September. They are also looking for additional photographs and personal mementoes to

display. Those with such items are asked to contact The Cutter at 509-4464108 or stop by the office at 302 Park Street in Metaline Falls. Of course, it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a celebration without showing the movie. With the support of Teck Mining, there will be two showings of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Postmanâ&#x20AC;? at The Cutter on Sunday, Sept. 3, during the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Affair On Main Streetâ&#x20AC;? celebration. The times are yet to be announced. As the movie is rated R, those under 17 will have to have a parent or adult guardian along. An 18 year-old friend does not constitute an adult guardian. The movie will be free, but donations will be accepted. The NuVu Movie Theatre is supportive of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Postmanâ&#x20AC;? being shown at The Cutter, and will have its own movie schedule for the Labor Day weekend. For more information on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Postmanâ&#x20AC;? Retrospective, contact The Cutter during regular business hours, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m. Thanks to the work of David Kurlo and the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Cutter Theatre has a new sign at the intersection of Grandview and 4th Ave. The old sign, created by Drew Parker, had fallen into disrepair due to water damage. The new sign is the same style as Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, but with a new frame and structure,

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including a roof to protect the sign from water and snow damage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cutter and the Town of Metaline Falls is grateful for the excellent work done by Mr. Kurlo and the support from the anonymous donor,â&#x20AC;? says Leininger. People can now show their love for The Cutter Theatre through style by purchasing a new Cutter t-shirt. The shirts are high-quality Haines 50/50 blend in a bright sapphire blue and a deep cardinal red. Each has a small Cutter logo on the left breast area. Sizes are S-M-L-XL & XXL and cost $15. There had been a request for new colors other than the white

with the alumni colors (a few 3X are still available). The Cutter is also thinking about sweatshirts, but will have to get some feedback before an order might be placed. T-shirts, some available sweatshirts, Cutter Cookbook, aprons, North Pend Oreille Mining History book, and Danny Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CD are available for purchase at The Cutter Office during regular office hours or during special events. For more information and details about upcoming events or work projects, contact Stacy or Tara at The Cutter office at 509-446-4108 or office@ cuttertheatre.com.

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Garden tour comes with stories BY CANEEL JOHNSON FOR THE MINER

NEWPORT – “We are looking forward to all the

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2 FAMILY YARD SALE At Diamond Lake. August 17 and 18, 8:00 to 5:00. Southshore Road to Woodard Street and follow signs. (29p) 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) 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.(29) GARAGE SALE Highway 2 and Coyote Trail, 6 miles west of Newport. Friday and Saturday, 9:003:00.(29p) Miner want ads work.

INDIVISIBLE PEND OREILLE COUNTY Meeting August 22, 6:00 p.m. Universal health care speaker, potluck. Visitors welcome. West 900 4th Street, Newport. indivisiblependoreillecounty@ gmail.com (29) MARKET READY HOGS Weigh 260 pounds, $220 each. Whole or half available. Krogh Ranch (509) 447-4632.(19HB-tf) MEGA AUCTION SALE! Saturday,August 19th. 2400 Southshore Road, Diamond Lake. Starts 10:00 a.m. sharp. Preview Friday afternoon, Saturday morning. Over 2000 great treasures! Information call (509) 447 2369.(29p) MISSING REMINISCING? “Down Memory Lane” may not always make it into the paper, but it is on our Facebook page every week. Like us on Facebook today. (49HB-TF) MOVING SALE 340 Shaw Road, Priest River. August 19th- 20th, 8:00- 4:00. Highway 2 to Eastside Road to Shaw Road.(29p) YARD SALE Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. 732 Gray Road, Newport.(29p)

MOVING? VACATION? NOTIFY US! Let us take care of the change! The Miner Newspapers will do a temporary or permanent address change so you don’t miss any important news. Or if you prefer we can stop delivery and restart when you return. Papers forwarded by the Post Office are only forwarded for 4 weeks. (51-altTF) THEY’RE BACK! Newspaper end rolls are back at The Miner Newspaper office, 421 South Spokane Avenue, Newport. Prices start at 50¢. (49HB-TF) YARD SALE 1701 West First, Newport. August 18th and 19th, 9:004:00. Furniture and lots of good stuff.(29) YARD/ ESTATE SALE Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9:00- 4:00. 2411 Black Road, Usk. Fireproof safe, Kitchen Aide with accessories, holiday blowups, nice side by side refrigerator, electric wheel chair, hospital beds, so much more! Everything must go, make an offer. Will consider kayak trades for any larger item. (29p) Read The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

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Master Gardener’s 26th Annual Garden Tour. The $25 fee granted people access to three gardens in Newport and two in Diamond Lake, along with a dinner at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Each garden has a distinct personality and holds a unique story. “All the produce from our garden is donated to the Food Bank,” says Loretta Nichols, one of the volunteers. The tour began at the Washington State University Extension annex on Garden Avenue in Newport where people received an access bracelet and explored the Master Gardeners’ Demonstration Garden. Each year they add a new aspect to the display. This year it was raised beds for berries. They also offer brochures to help with your own garden. Other volunteers included Barb Bateman, Kay Bettencourt, and Vicky Green, who was selling plant starts. “All of the proceeds from the starts will go to First Step program,” Green said. Bob and Vi Shanklin’s garden on Circle Drive in Newport was the next stop. “I like my garden to be both beautiful and functional,” says Vi. She was taught the art of gardening by her grandmother. All the rows in her garden are neat and orderly. Vi and Bob have come up with some clever ways to keep the birds from ruining their beds. They use lattice to keep the birds from digging up the beds after they have been harvested, and they use burlap sacks over beds with fresh seed to keep the birds from eating it.

“It is great because unlike plastic it breathes and you can water right through it,” says Vi. The most unique part of their garden is the storage system Bob made for all their carrots and potatoes. He sunk two five-gallon buckets in the ground, and lined a wooden lid with Styrofoam for insulation. “This was the best way to store them all winter without them rotting. Now when we need to replenish our stock, Bob comes out, wipes off the snow, opens the lid on one of the buckets and they are perfect until spring,” says Vi. “Welcome to the private sanctuary of Troy and Loanne,” says Jane Bolz, the Master Gardener volunteer helping out. The Diamond Lake sanctuary has many little nooks where people can relax and enjoy the flowers, archways, and frog sculptures. There is a section of the garden for feeding the household. It is filled with enormous specimens of different veggies, and has a green house filled with gigantic tomatoes plants. “Our food garden did not do as well this year. There was a serious lack of bees, and there was just not enough pollination,” says Loanne. The most unique thing about her garden is the koi and goldfish pond. The soothing sounds of the water and the majestic fish are a calming combination. “I used to have frogs, but the water snakes keep eating them,” says Loanne. “I think they live under the pond, but they don’t seem to bother the fish.” Ron and Marleen live near Diamond Lake.

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“Welcome to my secret garden,” says Ron. They are the only couple on the tour to have a garden that you walk down into. Ron and his wife moved here in 1982. Ron spent a week digging out a hole for the underground cabin they lived in for three years. “When my wife became pregnant she refused to have the baby in the cabin. So, we built the house.” After the baby, the old house was dug up and taken out. The hole where it was is now the garden. They still get to enjoy coffee every morning in what was the kitchen of their old home. “It took me a week to dig it out alone,” remembers Ron. “Then after the house was built we had a party to bury it.” The last garden on the tour is probably one of the most famous in Newport. Newport Natural Iris, established by Robert and Linda Karr, was originally founded in 1999 to sell irises. “We have so many different types of plants we had to start labeling them,” says Linda. Over the years they have cultivated more than 1,500 different types of irises, as well as many other types of flower. “All our children are taught not to eat or pick anything they cannot positively identify. A lot of poisonous plants are beautiful,” says Linda as she points out a prickly magenta flower. “It is a caster bean, very poisonous.” Although the tour was too late to see the beauty of the Iris blooms, which typically happens from May 1 through June 15, it had the opportunity to view the other passion of Robert’s hostas. Since beginning his new obsession in 2009 Robert now has 180 different types species on his property. “There is only one hosta club west of the Mississippi,” says Robert, “and it is in Utah.” Robert hopes to find enough people interested in creating one closer to home. If you missed this year’s tour, or would like to add you garden to the tour. For more information on the Master Gardeners classes visit www.extension.wsu. edu/pendoreille/gardening/ or call 509-447-6453.

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DIAMOND LAKE 100’ water frontage w/sandy beach. Spacious 1.5 story ‘log sided’ 3 br 3 bath 2788 sq ft home with a basement providing added potential. Fireplace. Family sized kitchen w/ eating space. Over 700 sq ft of decks plus a lanai on the 2nd floor. Oversized lot w/land on both sides of county road. Spacious 3 car garage plus a work shop and lots of storage. Beachfront cabana. Huge log dock. $585,000

Dick Bockemuehl

Waterfront Specialist • 509 951-4390 dickb@21waterfront.com www.parade-of-lakes.com www.21waterfront.com

CENTURY 21 BEUTLER-WATERFRONT 41 W. Riverside Ave #110 Spokane, WA 99201

Starts Aug. 18TH Doors open 7 p.m. • Show time 7:30 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. matinee only • Closed Thursday Adult $8.50 / 11 & Under $6.50 65 & Up $6.50 / Military $6.50

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“First and foremost, I’ve got experience in the field,” Rolicheck says. “Over the years I’ve done additional training and working with other entities like city and county government. My learning has been very hands-on.” With a starting salary of $43,000 annually, Rolicheck can now give city clerk Laurel Knowles a break, which has managed some of the public works director portfolio in the interim, along with Oldtown city planner Bryan Quayle. Rolicheck cites the city’s two-phase sewer plant project and the downtown revitalization project as some of the changes he looks forward to helping with. “It’s a way to be involved in my community and use my abilities to work for it,” says Rolicheck. When not working, Rolicheck enjoys biking, fishing, boating and being with his family. He and his wife, Eva, have been married 34 years and have six children and two grandchildren.

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Lifestyle

B R I E F LY Create looks to raise money NEWPORT – Create, Newport’s Community Center for the Arts, is raising money to put a new face on the building that houses the center. The structure is sound, but replacing old leaky office windows is needed to reduce energy costs and to protect and secure the building, according to a press release from the group. The back lawn also needs repair after last year’s sewer line replacement. The total estimated cost of these important projects is about $6,500. Create is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible. People can learn more online at www. Createarts.org. To donate, mail checks to Create, and send them to PO Box 1173, Newport, WA 99156 Credit card donations can be made online at www.createarts.org or by calling 509-447-9277.

Libraries closed for staff training NEWPORT – All Pend Oreille County Libraries will be closed on a rolling basis the week of Aug. 21 for staff training. The schedule is as follows: Monday, Aug. 21; Metalines Community Library closed; Tuesday, Aug. 22, Ione Library closed; Wednesday, Aug. 23, Calispel Valley Library closed; Thursday, Aug. 24, all branches are closed, and Friday, Aug. 25, the Newport Library is closed. Additionally, the POCLD Board of Trustees’ meeting will be moved from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24 in order to accommodate the trainings. The meeting will still be held at the District Headquarters at 109 Union in Newport. Contact Library Director Mandy Walters at mwalters@pocld.org or 800366-3654 x 55.

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A grouping hooping Kids and adults alike turned out for free Hoola Hoop lessons from Jon Coyne, also known as “Hoopsmiles.” The program was offered to the public for free Wednesday, Aug. 9 through the Pend Oreille County Library District and business sponsors. People gathered at the Hospitality House for the event due to the smoke and heat outside.

‘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 gender bending, 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.

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Solar eclipse party at the Priest Lake Library PRIEST LAKE – On Monday, Aug. 21 from 10: a.m. – 11 a.m. the Priest Lake Public Library will be throwing a Solar Eclipse Party. Northern Idaho is fortunate to experience 92 percent of a total eclipse. At the library free, NASA approved, safety glasses for viewing will be available. The library will showing, “What is an Eclipse” documentary throughout the day and this video will be available for checkout. Refreshments will be provided at the Solar Eclipse Party. The eclipse will begin at 9:06 a.m. and end at 11:40 p.m. with totality starting at 10:20 a.m. and lasting only two minutes and forty seconds. This path, where the moon will completely cover the sun, will stretch from Lincoln Beach, Ore. to Charleston, S.C. Observers outside this path

will still see a partial solar eclipse where the moon covers part of the sun’s disk. Everyone in North America plus parts of South America, Africa, and Europe will see at least a partial solar eclipse, while the thin path of totality will pass through portions of fourteen states. The last time the contiguous United States saw a total eclipse was in 1979. The next total eclipse in the contiguous United States will not occur until April 8, 2024 sweeping from Eastern Texas to Maine. The next one near Northern Idaho will not occur for another 152 years on June 25, 2169. The public is invited to attend the library’s Solar Eclipse Party at 28769 Highway 57, Priest Lake, Idaho. For more information, call 208-443-2454 or visit the website or Facebook page.

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WE E K AH EAD WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16 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 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library MASTER CHEF COOKING SERIES: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center

NEWPORT MASONIC LODGE: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

FRIDAY, AUG. 18 BOOKS OUT BACK: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Priest River Library DAVIS LAKE GRANGE: Noon - Davis Lake Grange STORY TIME: 3 p.m. - Newport Library DANCE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport AL-ANON: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, Call Jan 208-946-6131 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

SATURDAY, AUG. 19 VFW BREAKFAST: 8-11 a.m. 112 Larch St., Priest River

Mothers of Preschool Children welcoming members

STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

NEWPORT – MOPS, an international organization for Mothers of Preschool Children, is starting up in the Newport area. All moms of children from pregnancy through age 5 are welcome. The kick-off event is a Mommy Shower in the Park Monday, Sept. 11, at 4:30 p.m. at Newport City Park. All area moms of preschoolers and infants are welcome to join for fun, eats, gifts, prizes, and information. Bring the kids. Meetings will be held at Pine Ridge Community Church, 1428 West 1st Street, Newport, every first and third Monday morning at 9 a.m., beginning Sept. 18. Childcare available. At MOPS, the goal is to celebrate motherhood, building circles of women who become like family. To volunteer to help, provide supplies, or support a mom with a scholarship, call Sunni Jeffers, MOPS Director, at 509-671-1214. Diapers and other items are needed to help make these moms’ lives a little easier. For information, email mops.pineridge@gmail. com Follow the group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MopsInNewport/.

AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church

BOOKS OUT BACK: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library

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

CHRISTIAN PRAYER HOUR: 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport

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

FREE BREAKFAST: 8-10 a.m. - Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport

HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center MEETING: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown OATH KEEPERS CONSTITUTIONAL STUDY GROUP: 6:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

THURSDAY, AUG. 17

SUNDAY, AUG. 20

ALCOHOLIC’S ANONYMOUS WOMEN’S MEETING: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown

NEWPORT YOUTH: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School

NON-DENOMINATIONAL BIBLE STUDY GROUP: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport LOOSELY KNIT: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center BLANCHARD BOOK TALK: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport PEND OREILLE KIDS CLUB: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

MONDAY, AUG. 21 PRIEST RIVER LIONS: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center NOTES: Updated Aug. 2, 2012 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

TUESDAY, AUG.22 PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center PRIEST RIVER BOOK TALK: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library PRIEST RIVER BOOK TALK: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library WRITERS GROUP: 2 p.m. Create Arts Center WEIGHT WATCHERS: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

SPIRIT LAKE VISIONS, INC.: 7 p.m. - 5525 New Hampshire St., Spirit Lake SPIRIT LAKE LODGE NO. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

0775. NEWPORT TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23

FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport

ROTARY CLUB: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-447-

STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

PRIEST RIVER LIONESS: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport SPIRIT LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626

Where to Worship

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

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

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

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

CATHOLIC MASSES

BAHÁ’Í FAITH

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

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

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

AUGUST 16, 2017 |

Cusick Fair Rodeo this weekend

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

COURTESY PHOTO|IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME

Westslope cutthroat trout sampled during a survey of Priest Lake.

Cutthroat trout – a piece of the Priest Lake fishery BY ANDY DUX FISHERIES REGIONAL MANAGER

PRIEST LAKE – Idaho’s state fish, westslope cutthroat trout, are a staple in many of the state’s major rivers and lakes. Cutthroat were once widely abundant in North Idaho’s large lake systems, where they spawned in tributary streams and grew large in the lakes where food was more abundant. Although cutthroat once dominated the angler catch in the Panhandle’s large lakes, they are no longer the primary target species. Harvest of cutthroat in waters such as Priest Lake was upwards of 4,000 fish per year in the 1950s, but declined to hundreds of fish by the 1980s. Declining catch rates were the result of declining fishing effort and population size, changing fish communities, and impaired tributary spawning habitats. Fishery managers concerned about cutthroat responded by restricting harvest opportunities to rebuild populations. Today, cutthroat represent one of the most abundant species in many streams around Priest and Upper Priest lakes and are moderately abundant in both lakes. Though cutthroat anglers aren’t as numerous as they used to be, those that target them for catch-and-release say fishing is good. In an effort to better understand cutthroat population trends in Priest

and Upper Priest lakes, Fish and Game managers developed a monitoring strategy first implemented in 2014. They sampled cutthroat throughout Priest and Upper Priest lakes in late spring using gill nets set for short durations and designed to catch multiple sizes of fish. The gill nets weren’t intended to provide an estimate of the total number of cutthroat in the lake, but rather an index of their abundance. The index of abundance, in this case measured as the number of fish per net, can then be used to compare the population from year-to-year and from lake-to-lake. In our 2017 sampling, cutthroat ranged in size from 6 to 21 inches. We caught an average of one cutthroat per net in Priest Lake and more than three cutthroat per net in Upper Priest Lake. Catch rates from this survey suggested cutthroat are moderately abundant in both lakes, but more cutthroat use Upper Priest Lake. The difference in cutthroat abundance between lakes is related in part to a difference in the abundance of large predators. Lake Trout, a large predatory fish, are far more abundant in Priest Lake than Upper Priest Lake. Currently, Priest Lake is managed with the intent of providing lots of Lake Trout to catch and harvest. In contrast, Upper Priest Lake is managed to conserve native fish species like cutthroat trout. This

involves removing lake trout from Upper Priest Lake each year to reduce their impact on cutthroat. The current Idaho Fisheries Management Plan identifies each lake will be managed differently, but not all anglers agree that it’s the right approach. Fisheries managers have worked with local stakeholders to set future management direction for Priest and Upper Priest lakes. Three alternatives were recently identified for broader public input. One option is to maintain the existing management strategy, which favors lake trout in the main lake. Another is focused on enhancing kokanee, cutthroat trout, and bull trout, which requires managing against lake trout in the main lake. Yet another and even more challenging alternative would attempt to strike a balance that allows all species to be present at fishable levels. Stakeholders expressed strong support for conserving native species in Upper Priest Lake, thus each of the management alternatives include continued lake trout suppression in the upper lake. Public input is being requested to help determine which alternative has the greatest public support. Consider taking the online survey if you would like to share your opinion: www.idfg.idaho.gov/ form/public-commentopportunity-priest-lakeand-upper-priest-lake.

CUSICK – The Cusick Fair Rodeo will take place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19-20, with Saturday’s night performance getting underway at 7:30 p.m. The Sunday performance will start at 1:30 p.m. The rodeo drew a healthy number of timing event contestants, so many there will be slack for the overflow team ropers, breakaway roper and barrel racers Sunday morning at 9 a.m. The slack performance is free for spectators. Newport’s Faith Jones, Ally Jones and Haley Seeber will compete in the breakaway roping in the Saturday night rodeo performance. Jones won the breakaway roping at Clayton last month. Chris Jones of Newport will be up in the

State seeks comment on outdoor recreation plan OLYMPIA – The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board wants to know what you think the priorities should be for outdoor recreation. The board has a draft statewide recreation and conservation plan that is meant to be a guide for decision-makers when they prioritize recreation and conservation efforts for the next five years. The plan includes specific priorities and actions to meet the outdoor recreation needs of Washington residents. The public can view the draft plan at www.rco.wa.gov/StateRecPlans/. Comments can be submitted directly from the Web site, by e-mailing them to policychanges@rco.wa.gov, or mailing them to Recreation and Conservation Office, P.O. Box 40917, Olympia, WA 98504. Comments are due Sept. 10. “This plan was based on a new survey of Washingtonians. We asked residents what they liked to do outdoors,” said Kaleen Cottingham, director of the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, which supports the board and administers state recreation and conservation grant funds. “We know that funding is limited and we want to ensure that we make the most strategic investments possible.” Specifically, the plan calls for the fol-

lowing: * Sustain and grow the legacy of parks, trails and conservation lands. This priority includes five recommendations to sustain existing parks, trails and conservation lands. It also addresses the need to expand opportunities to keep up with the outdoor needs of an increasing population. * Improve equity of parks, trail and conservation lands. There are four recommendations to address the needs of traditionally underserved populations as well as a focus on providing opportunities that are in high demand and located where people like to go most. * Meet the needs of youth. Providing recreation facilities and programming for youth is the focus of this priority. * Plan for culturally relevant parks and trails to meet changing demographics. The demographics of Washington State are changing and the types of recreation activities also are changing. This priority addresses the need to shift resources based on these changing demographics. * Position outdoor recreation and conservation as a vital public service. To compete with limited funding, this priority identifies ways to position outdoor recreation and conservation as a service that is on par with other public services like roads, water, sewer and health.

Fish and Game Commission to meet Aug. 25 in Boise BOISE – The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Friday, Aug. 25 at Fish and Game’s Headquarters office, 600 S. Walnut in Boise. Commissioners will set the 2017 Sage-grouse

Coeur d’Alene Lake produces monster smallmouth Matt Gamble of St. Maries landed and released this 21-inch beauty Aug. 5. Gamble’s fish had the half-inch needed to break the previous record. This bass brings the catch/release smallmouth title to northern Idaho after southern Idaho held the previous three smallmouth records. Catchand-release records just started in 2016 and there’s still room in the record books. Check out the Record Fish Page at www.idfg. idaho.gov to see the current list and how to participate.

COURTESY PHOTO|IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME

tie down roping Saturday and Newport’s Sara Zwarg will compete Sunday in the barrel racing. Entries were still being taken at press time and with rodeos in Heppner, Ore. and Port Angeles, Wash., contestants are stretched pretty thin this weekend. Entries will likely be taken up to the rodeo’s start. The team roping had the most entries, with 35 teams. There are 18 barrel racers, 12 breakaway ropers, four tie down ropers, two steer wrestlers, six bull riders, four saddle bronc riders, and three bareback riders, as of Monday night. More entries are expected. Mark McMillan will provide bucking horses and Mel Layton will bring his bulls. The Cusick Rodeo is held in conjunction with the Pend Oreille County Fair.

season, approve the fiscal 2019 budget, and hear reports about the commission challenge grant, legislative proposals, and live-streaming or podcasting of future meetings. Commissioners will also consider negotiated proposed rules that include nonresident tag limit and outfitter allocation in unlimited controlled hunts;

use of bighorn sheep auction and lottery tags in Controlled Hunt Area 11; use of bait for hunting gray wolf; use of trail cameras and electronic two-way communication as an aid to hunting big game, and process for issuing special needs big game hunt and disabled veteran special big game hunt tags.

S P O RT S C A L E N D A R THURSDAY, AUG. 17 YOGA CLASS: 8:45 a.m. – Kalispel Tribe Center for Community Wellness

WATER AEROBICS: 10 a.m. – Kalispel Tribe Center for Community Wellness

SATURDAY, AUG. 19

SPINNING: 10 a.m. – Kalispel Tribe Center for Community Wellness

OPEN GYM, ADULT BASKETBALL: 7 a.m. - Newport High School

WATER AEROBICS: 10 a.m. – Kalispel Tribe Center for Community Wellness

LAWNMOWER DRAG RACES: 12 p.m. – Oldtown

ROAD REBELS NEWPORT RUNNING CLUB: 5:45 p.m. – Club Energy WATER AEROBICS: 5 p.m. – Kalispel Tribe Center for Community Wellness

FRIDAY, AUG. 18

WATER AEROBICS: 9 a.m. – Kalispel Tribe Center for Community Wellness BEGINNERS SWIMMING LESSONS (5 AND UP): 10 a.m. – Kalispel Tribe Center for Community Wellness

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Pend Oreille County Fair

AUGUST 16, 2017 |

Aug 16-20, 2017

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16TH HORSE FITTING AND SHOWING: 8 a.m. ALL BARNS OPEN FOR ENTRIES: 9 p.m. HORSE TRAIL CLASS: 3 p.m. ENTRIES CLOSED: 9 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17TH POULTRY, RABBIT AND POCKET PET EXHIBITOR MEETING: 7 a.m. BEEF WEIGH-IN: 8 a.m. JUDGING OF ALL EXHIBITS BEGINS: 8 a.m. HORSE PERFORMANCE DIVISIONS ENGLISH EQUITATION, ENGLISH PLEASURE, STOCKSEAT EQUITATION, WESTERN PLEASURE, BAREBACK: 8 a.m. MARKET GOAT WEIGH-IN: 8:30 a.m. POULTRY FITTING AND SHOWING FOLLOWED BY CONFORMATION: 8:30 a.m. ALL DAY ENTERTAINMENT: Professor Bamboozle LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS MEETING FOLLOWED BY LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST: 9:30 a.m. POCKET PET JUDGING: 11:30 a.m. FLAG CEREMONY, NATIONAL ANTHEM: 11:45 a.m.

OFFICIAL FAIR OPENING: Noon RABBIT FITTING AND SHOWING FOLLOWED BY CONFORMATION: 12:30 p.m. MARKET GOAT FITTING AND SHOWING FOLLOWED BY CONFORMATION: 1 p.m. SMALL ANIMAL BARN JUDGING CONTEST: 3 p.m. HORSE COSTUME CLASS: 5 p.m. SHEEP FITTING AND SHOWING FOLLOWED BY CONFORMATION: 5 p.m. SKOOKUM CREEK COMMUNITY JAM: 6-8 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18TH SWINE FITTING AND SHOWING FOLLOWED BY CONFORMATION: 8 a.m. - Noon HAND SPINNING IN FLEECE & FIBER BUILDING: All Day ALL DAY ENTERTAINMENT: Professor Bamboozle ROOSTER CROWING CONTEST: 9:30 a.m. APPLE PIE & MONSTER COOKIE ENTRIES DUE: Noon 2018 QUEEN TRYOUTS RODEO GRANDSTANDS: 1 p.m.

POULTRY COSTUME CONTEST: 1 p.m. APPLE PIE & MONSTER COOKIE JUDGING: 1:30 p.m. CAT SHOW: 2 p.m. DEMONSTRATIONS AT 4-H EXHIBIT BUILDING: 2:30-4:30 p.m. BEEF FITTING AND SHOWING FOLLOWED BY CONFORMATION: 3 p.m. POCKET PET COSTUME CONTEST: 3 p.m. CUPCAKE DECORATING IN BAKING DEPT.: 3:00-6 p.m. HORSE WESTERN GAMES: 4 p.m. DAIRY SHOW: 4:30 p.m. FRIDAY NIGHT FLORAL ENTRIES: 6-8 p.m. MUSIC BY DAVE KING: 6-8 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19TH GOAT FITTING AND SHOWING FOLLOWED BY CONFORMATION: 8:30 a.m. to Noon HAND SPINNING IN FLEECE & FIBER BUILDING: All Day ALL DAY ENTERTAINMENT: Professor Bamboozle CAR SHOW REGISTRATION: 9-11 a.m. CUPCAKE DECORATING IN BAKING DEPT.: 9 a.m. to Noon SEE SCHEDULE, 4B

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For too long now, the 7th LD has been represented by a small group of politicians that represent a minority of the population. Over the course of the past 23 years under the Eastern Washington Republican Party, the 7th LD has suffered devastating economic decline and loss of opportunity while experiencing a rise in unemployment and reliance on social services. We live in one of the most beautiful and historically rich areas of the State, surrounded by hard working people with integrity who deserve better. I would be honored to go to Olympia and represent you in finding sustainable solutions to the issues of our community.

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INLAND EMPIRE BARREL RACING: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. DOG SHOW: 10:30 a.m. CAR SHOW: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. FUNNY BUNNY COSTUME CONTEST: 11 a.m. FRESH HUCKLEBERRY DESSERT ENTRIES DUE: Noon LARGE ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN: 12:30 p.m. HOT APPLE PIE JUDGING: 1:30 p.m. CUPCAKE DECORATION AND FRESH HUCKLEBERRY DESSERT JUDGING: 2 p.m. MARKET ANIMAL SALE: 3 p.m., Selkirk Ace Hardware Livestock Arena FAIR BARBECUE: 5 p.m. 4-H & COUNTY FAIR FASHION REVUE: 6 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT BY SKOOKUM CREEK MUSIC: 4:30-6:30 p.m. RODEO: 7:30 p.m. DANCE IN THE PARK MUSIC BY DAVE KING: After Rodeo till 11 p.m.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 HAND SPINNING IN FLEECE & FIBER BUILDING: All Day ALL DAY ENTERTAINMENT: Professor Bamboozle RODEO SLACK: 9 a.m. GAMES IN LIVESTOCK ARENA: 9 a.m. SMALL ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN: 10:30 a.m. MUSIC IN THE PARK: 9:30-11 a.m. HORSE PARADE OF CHAMPIONS: Noon, Rodeo Arena PARADE OF CHAMPIONS: 12:30 p.m., Selkirk Ace Hardware Livestock Arena 4-H COOKIE BAKE-OFF/TABLE SETTING CONTEST: 1:30 p.m. RODEO: 1:30 p.m. ALL 4-H HORSE STATE EXHIBITORS MEETING: 3:30 p.m. PICK UP ALL EXHIBITS: 5-6:30 p.m.

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Birds of a feather teach together

andy and Carla Patterson of Hayden, Idaho, brought their falcons to the Newport and Cusick Libraries Wednesday, Aug. 2, for an hour of education and interaction with the public. Randy Patterson, who is a teacher with the Coeur d’ Alene School District, is also a master falconer.

ALL PHOTOS BY DEBBIE BORCHES.

(Left) Carla and Randy Patterson and an unidentified helper introduce the crowd to the birds.

(Center Left) Randy Patterson with Vlad, the Goshawk. The small object Vlad is staring intently at is a toy that falconers use to train falcons to hunt other birds. The Pattersons take in birds who have been injured, oft times by poachers or being hit by vehicles. Birds have hollow bones, so when their wings are broken they usually never fly again, even if their wing is mended. This can leave them to starve to death in the wild.

(Above) A falcon looks rather imposing on its perch.

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OBITUARI ES Stephen “Steve” Smith NEWPORT

Stephen “Steve” Smith passed away peacefully in Newport Hospital July 30, 2017, in Newport, at the age of just 58. Stephen is survived by his mother, Smith Lois Smith; children, Jacqueline Smith and Joshua Smith; grandchildren, MiaBella, Emberly, Camron, Hale, and baby Aurelia; siblings, Vern Smith and Norman Smith. He is preceded in death by his father, Vernon Smith and brother, Richard Smith. Stephen was born May 15 in Spokane, to proud parents Vern and Lois. He graduated from Mead High School and went on to obtain a degree in forestry at SCC. As Steve’s young family grew by two children, he was always working with his father and brothers as a mason, woodsman, and plow driver. Over the next 30 years plus, Steve set about teaching his children and grandchildren how to hunt, fish, and survive the wild (and the world). His children will always remember him as a strong father who encouraged them to pursue their dreams and always stand up for what’s right. Stephen was an accomplished wildland firefighter and often fought to save homes throughout the Pacific Northwest area and in times of firestorm. He was an intelligent, thoughtful individual who loved battling online and was passionate about fire safety, as well as healthy forest practices with defensible space around homes/roadways. The Department of Natural Resources was his favorite. He was an active dedicated member of the NRA and often advocated for gun rights or seatbelts on school busses. He was also one heck of a bowler – man, could Dad roll! A memorial is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at 7011 N. Altamont - Country Crossroads Church, with a reception to follow at Lilac Lanes. Family friend Pastor Mike Seifert will officiate the ceremony. All families are welcome to attend and celebrate Steve’s life. Condolences can be sent to: www.facebook.com/superscubasteveo The Smith family would like to thank Newport hospital staff for their care and compassion.

Duane F. Hopkins SPOKANE

Longtime Pacific Northwest naturalist and educator Duane Fairley Hopkins passed away peacefully in his sleep, July 19, 2017, in Spokane. He was 87. He is survived by his treasured wife of 65 years, Carleen (Winters), his five daughters, Peggy Hopkins, Susan Hopkins, Teri Barros, Ev-

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elyn Hopkins, and Heather Berndt, 13 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Hopkins was born in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, in 1930 into two lines of Idaho pioneer families. He spent his childhood in the woods, rivers and creeks around the Silver Valley of Idaho and thus began a lifelong love of the outdoors, fishing and conservation. He devoted much of his life to raising awareness of the splendor of the natural world and its fragility and need for respect and protection. Hopkins went to college at Northwest Missouri State Teachers College in Maryville. He volunteered for the National Guard for eight years in Red Oak, Iowa, where he spent the WW2 years playing Taps for the fallen soldiers, as they returned to rest in the tiny Iowa town. Their examples of sacrifice and heroism never left him. He met his wife, Carleen, while at Maryville and upon graduation they relocated back to his hometown of Coeur D’Alene. Hopkins spent his career as a teacher, coach, and principal for mostly small rural school districts throughout the Pacific Northwest. He loved his profession because it allowed him to focus on kids, especially those in need. He truly believed there was potential in everyone. Hopkins embraced life in all its forms. His example of volunteerism, life long learning, giving back to his community, protecting the environment and looking out for the underprivileged will continue to influence his friends and especially his family for generations. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to YMCA Camp Reed.

Frances Melbagene King IONE

Frances Melbagene King was born on June 6, 1942 in Clarkton, Mo., and died Aug. 3, 2017. She was 75 years old. Frances lived on the family farm outside of Ione helping her mother and brother run it. She enjoyed working in the garden and playing bingo. She did work for a few years doing plants for K-Mart and making big, beautiful bears. She spent the remainder of her years in Spokane. She was kind and good to everyone. She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Franklin Hills for their loving care of Frances. 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 OBITUARIES, 12B

D E AT H N OT I C E Bessie Doris Orr NEWPORT

Bessie Doris Orr, 93, of Newport passed away Aug. 10, 2017. There will be no service at this time. ShermanCampbell Funeral & Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report, but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights. Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online. PEND OREILLE COUNTY

MONDAY, AUGUST 7 DISTURBANCE: N. Newport Ave., report of customer refusing to leave and causing a disturbance. THEFT: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, report that complainant’s wife, who he is separated from, stole his cell phone, daughter’s diamond necklace, and $160 last night while he was sleeping. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of black Honda pilot not following the pilot car while they are painting stripes on road and drove thru the yellow paint. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 211, report of several RVs that are parked on Veit Rd. and complainatn doesn’t believe they should be there. ARREST: Xanadu Ranch Rd., Newport, Andrew B. Mitchell, 18, Newport, was arrested on a local warrant. DISTURBANCE: W. Pine St., Newport, report of male subject being verbally abusive towards staff and not cooperating. NOISE COMPLAINT: W. Sacheen St., Cusick, report of neighbor that is playing loud rap music with cussing. AUTOMOBILE THEFT: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, complainant reporting her fifth wheel trailer was stolen last night. ARREST: 6th and S. Union, Newport, Randy E. Kinney, 37, Newport, was arrested on out of county warrants. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Washington Ave., report of red jeep parked in parking lot with doors open and no one around. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Scotia and Spring Valley, report of a silver vehicle parked in the area all day. TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, report of power lines across both lanes.

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SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Roberts Rd., report of pounding on metal structure for about 15 minutes and there have been previous break-ins there. FRAUD: 4th and Scott, Newport

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 ILLEGAL BURNING: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report of subjects burning in back yard. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Geophysical Observatory ILLEGAL BURNING: Bead Lake, Report of a bonfire last night. ARREST: Hwy. 31, Kern A. Blackburn, 63, Denver, was arrested for possession of drugs. SUSPICOUS PERSON: W. 4th St., report of a female acting suspicious. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of a log truck with a blown tire traveling north. TRESPASSING: LeClerc Rd. S., report of campers being unruly and not leaving. ARREST: S. Newport Ave., Ryan A. Apling, 32, Newport, was arrested on out of county warrants. ERRATIC DRIVER: Driskill Rd., Newport POSSIBLE DUI: W. 5th St., Newport ERRATIC DRIVER: Shadow Lane, Newport ILLEGAL BURNING: Davis Lake SUSPICIOUS PERSONS: Hwy. 2, report of two subjects being suspicious. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of an injured deer on the highway. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Pines Rd., Newport, report of a suspicious male. ARREST: Hwy. 31, Caleb C. O’Connor, 21, Redmond, was arrested for possession of drugs. ARREST: Hwy. 31, Lindsay A. Kaymen, 28, was arrested for possession of drugs.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of U-haul truck driving all over roadway. ARREST: S. Washington Ave., Newport, William J. Hakala, 35, Elk, was arrested for probation violation. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Joshua H. Hester, 41, Newport, was arrested on a local warrant THEFT: Deer Valley Rd., report of wallet stolen by known subjects MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Middle Fork Rd., report of log loader damaged at job site.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Kirkpatrick Rd., Elk, out with cows.

VEHICLE FIRE: Deer Valley Rd., assist with an extinguished car fire.

DISABLED VEHICLE: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick

FIRE ALARM: W. 2nd St., report of poll station fire alarm

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, report of dark colored four-door car.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Metaline Falls, report of old power station had damage done to it.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 TRAFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle parked close to fog line. THEFT: Sunset Drive N., Ione AGENCY ASSIST: Valley View and Coyote Trail, report of male and female with warrants in the garage at residence. THEFT: McAvoy Rd., Newport, report of a piece of yard art stolen again, happened on Aug. 1. THEFT: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report of wallet that was taken from complainant’s home yesterday. DISTURBANCE: W. Kelly Drive, report of male at location yelling at a female.

TRESPASSING: W. 1st St., report of female that has been asked to leave and won’t leave. DRUGS: Hwy. 31, report of subject with found with ketamine. WANTED PERSON: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of two warrant arrests. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Larsen Blvd., Metaline Falls, report of stolen property found at yard sale SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 31, report of male walking back and forth in area of rest stop. ERRATIC DRIVER: Ashenfelter Bay Rd., report of truck at high speeds down residential road. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 1st St.

DISTURBANCE: Quail Loop, Newport, complainant can hear lots of yelling and screaming.

VEHICLE FIRE: Union Ave., Newport, report of vehicle on fire in parking lot.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. Newport Ave., report of female in green truck with canopy keeps parking across the street all the time.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 1st St., report of subjects and vehicle at gazebo.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20, report of found liner out of infant car seat in ditch.

and female arguing.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2 and Fertile Valley, report of two vehicle high speed collision ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 211, report of vehicle all over roadway. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2 DISABLED VEHICLE: LeClerc Rd. N. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of unknown vehicle parked in front of garage. ARREST: Hwy. 2 and Diamond Drive, Blake T. Grapensteter, 24, Bonners Ferry was suspended for driving with a suspended/ revoked license. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of van all over roadway. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2 and Northshore, report of car speeding and passing in no passing zones. ARREST: S. Shadow Drive, Brook A. Stigall, 34, Cusick, was arrested on an out of county warrant. DISORDERLY: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of intoxicated person refusing to leave. BOATING OFFENSE: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of jet ski with no lights pulling skier, possibly intoxicated. TRESPASSING: Telephone Rd. E., report of female screaming and yelling, refusing to leave. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Allen Rd., report of subjects on ATVs shining flashlights. AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, report of assist Bonner County SO with intoxicated subject. ANIMAL NOISE: Hwy. 20, complaint of dogs barking. NOISE COMPLAINT: W. Kelly Drive, report of complaint of loud music. AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, report of assist Bonner County SO with a disturbance. JUVENILE PROBLEM: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of group of people at the beach, possibly intoxicated. PROWLER: W. 3rd St., report of complainant hearing voices in her backyard.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 ARREST: W. Pine St., Newport, Katherine R. Green, 45, Newport, was arrested for interfering with a healthcare facility. THEFT: Doreen Drive, report of subject stealing chickens. WEAPON OFFENSE: Hwy. 31, report of subject shooting in the area in an unsafe manner TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. N., report of tree down blocking part of the road. AGENCY ASSIST: N. Newport Ave., report of assist Bonner County looking for assault suspect. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 7th St., report that neighbor won’t give cat back. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 1st St., report of subjects asking people for drugs. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211, report of vehicle unable to maintain speed JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Kelly Drive, Newport ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle with poor lane control, passing in no passing zone. WEAPON OFFENSE: Scotia Rd., report of BB shots that are hitting house. THREATENING: Best Chance Rd., Usk JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Pine St., report of juvenile throwing things WEAPONS OFFENSE: Elmers and School House, report of multiple gunshots heard.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 7th St., report of suspicious males working on old truck on street. POSSIBLE DUI: Ruby Creek, report of intoxicated male on ATV riding in the area.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of vehicle in ditch with doors wide open and no one around. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Old State Rd., complainant reports that son’s vehicle was egged and paint thrown on it. INTOXICATION: Blackwell St., Ione, report of male subject stumbling around, just urinated on his own vehicle. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 211, report of deer that needs dispatched ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Calispel St., Newport, attempt to locate subject with warrant. TRESPASSING: Marshall Lake Rd., report of subjects that crossed property to shoot. MALAICIOUS MISCHIEF: W. 7th St., report of vehicle that was keyed in parking lot. LAW ALARM: Lily Pond Lane, report of alarm from neighbor’s home, no one is home. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Moonlight Lane, report of subjects gathering wood from neighbor’s property.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 7 INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 THREATENING: 1st St., Priest River DUI, DRUGS OR ALCOHOL: Summit Blvd., Priest River STALKING: Hwy. 2, Priest River TRAFFIC HAZARD: Albeni Cove Rd., Oldtown ARREST: E. 3rd St. S., Oldtown, Ryan Andrew Apling, 32, Newport, was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant by Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office after fleeing from Idaho. WEAPON OFFENSE: Langille Canyon Rd., Oldtown

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE

FRIDAY, AUG. 11 DUI, ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 57, Priest River ARREST: Eastshore Rd., Priest Lake, Ramseis Ordonez, 27, Coolin, was arrested for driving without privileges. ABANDONED VEHICLE: Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 41, Oldtown DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, report of a fight

SATURDAY, AUG. 12 ACCIDENT, INJURIES: Hwy. 2, Priest River CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Riley Creek Park Drive, Priest River THREATENING: E. 4th St. S. Oldtown

SUNDAY, AUG. 13 ACCIDENT, UKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 57, Priest River ANIMAL PROBLEMS: Peninsula Rd., Priest River ACCIDENT, NON-INJURY: Clagstone Rd., Spirit Lake

ILLEGAL FIRE: Hwy. 2, report that neighbors have campfire.

MALICIOUS INJURY: Als Welding Rd., Spirit Lake

ACCIDENT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of hit and run.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Deer Valley Rd., report of motorcycle racing up and down road.

TRAFFIC STOP: E. 4th St. S, Oldtown

DISTURBANCE: Coyote Traill and Willy’s Way, report of male

NOISE COMPLAINT: Blackwell St., Ione, report of loud music.

NON-INJURY ACIDENT: Hwy.41, Blanchard

PU BLIC M E ETI NGS WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16

Clerk’s Office

PEND OREILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: 8:30 a.m. – Camas Center, Usk

THURSDAY, AUG. 17

DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOARD: 10 a.m. - District Office PEND OREILLE COUNTY PARK BOARD: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

Fleur de Lis

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: LeClerc Rd. S.

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. -

BONNER COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint SOUTH PEND OREILLE FIRE & RESCUE: 7 p.m. - Station 31, 325272 Highway 2, Diamond Lake MONDAY, AUG. 21 PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall

PRIEST RIVER CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall

p.m. - District Office

SELKIRK SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room

PEND OREILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 8 BOARD: 7 p.m. - Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads

PEND OREILLE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

TUESDAY, AUG. 22

PEND OREILLE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY: 7-8:30 p.m. - American Legion, Cusick

BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse NEWPORT SCHOOL BOARD: 5

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23 TRI-COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

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Continued from 9B 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: 1-877894-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.cfm?webListAction=se arch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc 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

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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: 4/20/2017 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 or Logi n to: http://wa.qualityloan. com Trustee Sale Number: WA-16757926-AJ State of: County of: 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 WITNESS my hand and official seal. ( Seal) Signature IDSPub #0125670 7/26/2017 8/16/2017

Published in The Newport Miner July 26 and August 16, 2017.(26, 29) _________________________ 2017212 PUBLIC NOTICE TS No WA08000508-16-1 APN 443204-53-0017 TO No 16-0008772 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 25, 2017, 1:00 PM, At the Main Stairs, Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street, Newport, WA 99156, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of Pend Oreille, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 16, 17, AND 18 OF CAMELOT ON USK, ARTHUR PHASE II SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE SHORT PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK 2 OF SHORT PLATS PAGE 150, RECORDS OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. APN:

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Continued from 10B 443204-53-0017 More commonly known as 1661 LENORA DR, USK, WA 99180-9125 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of June 25, 2007, executed by DANA F EMERSON, KATHY EMERSON as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as original Beneficiary recorded July 13, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007 0293390 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. Current Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Contact Phone No: 800-6696650 Address: 7105 Corporate Drive, Building C, Plano, TX 75024 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: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From November 8, 2010 To April 4, 2017 Number of Payments 1 $73.31 1 $68.48 2 $70.83 2 $70.84 6 $73.20 1 $73.29 2 $66.30 1 $73.39 1 $71.04 12 $73.40 7 $71.03 1 $106.29 2 $100.40 5 $107.57 14 $111.16 4 $107.58 1 $53,520.60 1 $443.31 1 $452.31 1 $389.92 1 $343.13 3 $467.91 6 $483.50 1 $525.37 1 $474.52 Total $65,878.05 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION November 8, 2010 April 4, 2017 $37.51 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: June 25, 2007 Note Amount: $175,000.00 Interest Paid To: October 8, 2010 Next Due Date: November 8, 2010 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $190,918.89, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on August 25, 2017. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by August 14, 2017, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before August 14, 2017 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ 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 August 14, 2017

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(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. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS DANA F EMERSON 1661 LENORA DRIVE, USK, WA 991809125 KATHY EMERSON 1661 LENORA DRIVE, USK, WA 99180-9125 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DANA F EMERSON 1661 LENORA DRIVE, USK, WA 99180-9125 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KATHY EMERSON 1661 LENORA DRIVE, USK, WA 99180-9125 by both first class and certified mail on February 17, 2017, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place February 17, 2017 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to 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 Trustees’ Sale. X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on 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 might 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: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud. gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership. wa.gov NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; Dated: April 4, 2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 500 Union Street, Suite 620 Seattle, WA 98101 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/ Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832ISL Number 29657, Pub Dates: 07/26/2017, 08/16/2017, THE NEWPORT MINER Publishesd in The Newport Miner July 26 and August 16, 2017.(26,29) __________________________

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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; K U RT I S H A R E N ; K O U RT N E Y HAREN; KATHLEEN CARVELL; KAYLA CARVELL; ALEXANDER CARVELL; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2053 DRISKILL RD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 . Case No.: 17-2-00094-5 TO DEFENDANTS THE ESTATE OF FRANK A. CARVELL; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND ASSIGNEES OF FRANK A. CARVELL; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2053 DRISKILL RD, NEWPORT, WA 99156: A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY (Plaintiff): You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 26th day of July 2017 and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the plaintiff, Shannon K. Calt, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The complaint is for judicial foreclosure and alleges that the record owner of the property, Frank A Carvell, is deceased and that his Heirs, Assigns, and Devisees are unknown. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP: Attn: Shannon K. Calt Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 950, Portland, OR 97201. Tel: (858) 7507600, Fax: (503) 222-2260 Published in The Newport Miner July 26, August 2, 9 16, 23 and 30, 20176.(26-6) __________________________ 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 Published in The Newport Miner August 2, 9 and 16, 2017.(27-3) __________________________ 2017220 PUBLIC NOTICE

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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 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) ________________________ 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) Continued on 12B

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Idaho multistate settlement over improper debt collection Boise – Financial regulators from five states, including Idaho, have reached a joint settlement agreement with two subsidiaries of IQ or Holdings Inc. for failure to comply with federal and state consumer protection laws related to debt collection practices, the Idaho

Department of Finance announced in a press release. The agreement requires corrective actions by the two companies, Allied Interstate, LLC, (Allied) and The Receivable Management Services Corporation (RMS), and a settlement payment of $500,000, distributed equally OBITUARI ES among the five participating states, namely Idaho, ConnectiFROM RECORD 8B cut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and North Dakota. Susan D. Schilling The settlement resulted from a multi-state compliance examinaSPOKANE tion of debt collection practices of Susan D. Schilling passed away the Allied and RMS. morning of Tuesday, Aug. 8, at her home According to the allegations in in Spokane. She was 38. the settlement agreement: Susan was born in NewDuring October-December port June 9, 1979. She grew 2015, Allied violated federal up at Diamond Lake in the and state consumer protection home of Fred Lenhart and requirements and its own attended Newport schools. compliance policies that limit She moved to Spokane contact with third parties or where she married Wilwith consumers at their places Schilling liam Schilling and started of employment in an effort to a family. Susan worked as a meet revenue goals. Specifically, care provider and valued the collection agents were directed to people that she cared for very much. She call phone numbers that had preloved the time she spent with her daughviously been marked as “Do Not ter Katelyn and would always find a way Call” and to document the acto make time for her such as a simple counts “REHAB PUSH” to avoid trip to MC Donald’s, a trip to the San potential disciplinary action. Diego Zoo and everything in-between. Allied engaged in unfair and Susan is survived by her parents, Veldeceptive practices by failing to da Snyder and Wayne Snyder, her father promptly credit debtor accounts Terry Baraby; her daughter, Katelyn L. upon receipt of payment by Schilling; three sisters Mandy Matlock, check. Chris Sanders and Nikki (Envy) Snyder; Allied and RMS failed to her cousins Josh Sanders and Heather provide state licensing authoriSmith; nieces and nephews, Felicia ties with timely, full access to all Sanders, Brandon Campbell, Rachel collection records, in violation of Matlock, Anthony Matlock, Samantha state laws and regulations. They Matlock and Vance Matlock also failed to submit complete reSusan’s smiles, silly words and kindsponses to requested information ness to her family and friends will be in a timely manner, in violation missed greatly. Please contact the famof state laws and regulations. ily Via Facebook or phone for service Allied and RMS neither admit nor deny the allegations. information. Collection agencies are required to be licensed in Idaho.

Continued from 11B _________________________ 2017227 PUBLIC NOTICE N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on July 27th, 2017, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted by Brad Arnott to modify the boundaries between 2 contiguous parcels. (Parcel #’s 453229500004, 453229010004); Within Sec. 29, T24N, R45 E. Addressed as Indian Creek Rd. Newport, WA 99156. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:00 PM at the Courthouse Annex, 418 S Scott Ave, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than August 31st, 2017, after which a final administrative decision will be made. Dated: 8/9/17 Published in The Newport Miner August 16, 2017.(29) ________________________ 2017228 PUBLIC NOTICE N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on August 2nd, 2017, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted by Stimson Lumber Company to modify the boundaries between 2 contiguous parcels. (Parcel #’s 443013440002, 453018500002); Within Sec. 13, T30N, R44 E. Intersection of Little Spokane River Rd & Graham Spur Rd Newport, WA 99156. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse Annex, 418 S Scott Ave, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than August 31st, 2017, after

which a final administrative decision will be made. Dated: 8/9/17 Published in The Newport Miner August 16, 2017.(29) _________________________ 2017230 PUBLIC NOTICE Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 332-41-510 The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Yocum Timber Sale No. 95142, harvest of 343 acres located approximately 17 miles north of Usk in Pend Oreille County, Washington, Section 1, Township 35 North, Range 43 East, W.M.; Section 7, Township 35 North, Range 44 East, W.M.; and Section 36, Township 36 North, Range 43 East, W.M. A completed environmental checklist and other information are on file with the agency. The Department of Natural Resources has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available from the SEPA Center, P.O. Box 47015, Olympia, Washington 985047015, (360) 902-1634 or by visiting the DNR website at WWW.DNR. WA.GOV/. The public is invited to comment on this MDNS by submitting written comments to the SEPA Center at SEPACENTER@DNR. WA.GOV or P.O. Box 47015, Olympia, Washington 98504-7015 within the fourteen day comment period as indicated on the MDNS. Published in The Newport Miner August 16, 2017.(29) ________________________ 2017231 PUBLIC NOTICE: The Board of County Commissioners is calling for letter of interest from persons interested in serving on the Priest River Airport Advisory Board. Knowledge of airport issues would be beneficial. Please send a letter of interest to: Bonner County Board of Commissioners, 1500 Highway 2, Ste. 308, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864;

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Check trees for invasive pests in August OLYMPIA – The Washington Invasive Species Council and a consortium of agencies and universities are asking residents to check trees and swimming pools in their yards for harmful bugs as part of the national Tree Check Month in August. August is the peak time of year to find invasive bugs like citrus longhorned beetles, emerald ash borers and other aggressive wood-boring insects. Trees near homes and in neighborhoods, the “urban forest,” are as susceptible as trees in rural and wild forests. “Invasive insects can destroy Washington’s forests and have a large economic impact,” said Justin Bush, executive coordinator of the Washington Invasive Species Council. “A few minutes of your time could save the state millions of dollars and protect more than 22 million acres of forests that are at risk from invasive insects and diseases.” The Washington Invasive Species Council, Washington State Department of Agriculture, Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Washington State University Extension are asking residents to take 10 minutes to go outside and inspect their trees. Invasive wood boring insects typically emerge from trees in August. The experts also suggest that all pool owners check their pool skimmers and filters for invasive bugs. Emerging adult insects often end up as debris collected in pool filters. On the East Coast, pool owners detected invasive beetles in pools far before they were found in conventional pest survey traps. Residents who see any invasive insects or signs of them, should take photographs and report the find immediately online at www.invasivespecies. wa.gov/report.shtml, where they can access the reporting form or download the free WA Invasives mobile app. If the

email your letter to jessi.webster@ bonnercountyid.gov OR jim.kaiser@ bonnercountyid.gov; fax your letter to 208-265-1460. Letters should be received no later than Friday, September 15, 2017. Published in The Gem State Miner August 16, 30 and September 6, 2017.(44, 46, 47) _________________________ 2017232 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR SPOKANE COUNTY N O . 1 7 - 4 - 0 11 4 3 - 8 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 In the Matter of the Estate of JENNIE ELIZABETH BARBER, Deceased. The individual named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing either to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided within RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE: August 16, 2017. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: /s/ ROSEMARY R. BARBER Attorney for Personal Representative: Bruce W. Hondle, PLLC P.O. Box 18400 Spokane, WA 99228-0400 (509)464-4779 ADDRESS OF PERSONAL REP-

insect can be captured or collected, each county has a Washington State University Extension Office and Master Gardener Program that can help identify suspect insects. First indications of invasive insect damage to trees include sudden dieback or death among trees that are otherwise vigorous and healthy. If residents see this, they should investigate further and look for sawdust, exit holes or actual beetles. They might help find one of these invasive species: The citrus longhorned beetle, a close relative of the infamous invasive Asian longhorned beetle is a large shiny black beetle with white spots. At this time of year, adult beetles emerge from trees, leaving large, circular exit holes about  5/8 inch in diameter. The beetle can feed on and kill a variety of hardwood trees including apple, maples, oaks, willows and poplars. Washington has a number of look-alike native beetles and it takes a trained eye to distinguish them, so residents are asked to provide any suspect beetles to one of the agencies mentioned above. In 2001 this species was detected in Tukwila and was successfully eradicated in a cooperative effort between the Washington State Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Agriculture. The emerald ash borer is a shiny, halfinch long, metallic green beetle. Adults begin flying in June and will continue through August as they emerge from ash trees, their primary host. The exit holes in the tree’s trunk are about a quarter-inch wide and have a distinctive D-shape. This species has been moving westward as campers move firewood far from where they bought it and recently was discovered in Boulder, Colo. For more information about invasive species, and ways to keep them from spreading, visit www.invasivespecies. wa.gov and www.wise.wa.gov.

RESENTATIVE, FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: ROSEMARY R. BARBER 816 E. Dalton Spokane, WA 99207 Published in The Newport Miner August 16, 23 and 30, 2017.(29-3) _________________________ 2017233 PUBLIC NOTICE N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on May 16, 2017, receive a complete Conditional Use Permit Application, and SEPA Environmental Checklist from Jay Hedrick, and did on June 30th, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness and Consistency for the Grandview Aggregate Mining operation expansion (Rock Pit)., Location: Within Sects. 15 & 22, T39N, R43E WM, (Off of Hwy. 31 near Grandview Rd.). An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on May 16, 2017. It is anticipated that a Mitigated Determination of Non Significance will be issued for the SEPA. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department, 418 South Scott Avenue, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Greg Snow, Community Development Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than August 31st, 2017. The Pend Oreille County Development Director will make a determination on this Conditional Use Permit Application on September 1st, 2017. Required Permits: Conditional Use Permit (Pend Oreille County), Surface Mining Permit (DNR) Dated: Aug. 14, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner August 16, 2017.(29) ________________________