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County denies PUD crossing river Members recuse themselves after being contacted by PUD commissioner Larson BY MINER STAFF

NEWPORT – It’s unclear what will become of the power poles that were erected on the banks of the Pend Oreille River at Riverbend north of Cusick this summer or how service to 80 people will be improved. The Pend Oreille Public

Utility District (PUD) installed them to upgrade service without the proper permits, and now the county’s planning commission has denied alternative plans. The county’s shoreline plan does not allow overhead river spans unless the cost of alternatives is prohibitive, said John Stuart, one of the planning commission SEE PUD, 2A

Grant could help county remodel office building BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County commissioners are hoping a state grant will allow them to remodel a 1974 county building that is now vacant. During a time when the commissioners felt they needed more space before budget cutting and they were

told by the state to make a separate election counting room, they hired a consultant to make plans. Pend Oreille County offices were to be rearranged with at least one department making the move into the brick building on Garden Avenue. The Tri-County Health District, which paid the county rent, was SEE REMODEL, 2A

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Parade of tractors at county fair John Wittenmeyer of Ione was one of the 16 tractors on display at this year’s fair. There were four or five more tractors than usual. Crowds were down a little compared to last year, maybe because of hot weather. Temperatures were in the 90’s for most of the fair. See more pictures on page 6A.

Congresswoman swings through county McMorris Rodgers to speak at national Republican convention

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BY FRED WILLENBROCK

METALINE – On Monday, Aug. 20, the first of two hydroelectric turbine runners will begin a 2,073-mile journey across America, headed for Seattle City Light’s Boundary Dam in north Pend Oreille County. The 181,000-pound oversized

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NEWPORT – Congressional representatives’ annual summer visits to their districts have gone on since the country was founded and a horse took them home. They also have to run for office every two years so they must blend campaigning with checking on district issues. This time-honored tradition was continued last Wednesday when Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., came to Newport. A little campaign “meet and greet” was held along with discussions about the next session of Congress and local needs. A McMorris Rodgers visit gained some glitz from the fact that she is one of the rising stars in American politics and under any President will have influence in a town that only moves when pushed hard. Further recognition of this influence came Monday, when it was announced that McMorris Rodgers will speak at the Republican Convention in Tampa next Monday night. The theme is “We can do better.”

Boundary Dam getting new turbine runners “super load” requires a special 20-axle truck with police escort. The entire trip will take three weeks and will cross through 13 states starting at Weir American Hydro’s plant in York, Pa., and making its way through Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, MinSEE TURBINE, 2A

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Fifth District Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., was in Newport Wednesday, Aug. 15 to meet with constituents at Kelly Park. Here she listens to Ponderay Newsprint General Manager Derrick Lindgren and Newport/Priest River Rotary President Ken Shueman.

McMorris Rodgers is presumptive GOP presidential nominee Gov. Mitt Romney’s House Liaison and the highest ranking Republican woman in Congress. She is also vice-chairwoman of his campaign in Washington state.

McMorris Rodgers has regularly stood with Republican leaders on national television and has built more influence since first being elected to the House in 2004. She is currently serving her second term as Vice Chairwoman of the House Republican

|| Two Precinct Committee Officer races tied NEWPORT – Every two years the Democrats and Republicans scramble to get people to fill their precinct committee officer positions. Precinct committee officers are the grass roots of politics. PCOs have a voice within the parties and elect county party officers. There are two Republican PCO races that are tied in Pend Oreille County. In the Camden precinct in the south part of the county, Miina Skoog and Brent Phillipy each received 46 votes. In the Diamond Lake West precinct, Pend Oreille County Republican Party chairman Norris Boyd and Robert “Brad” Hansen are tied with 34 votes each. There will be a recount Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. in the elections office at the county courthouse.

Conference, where she is the only woman and the youngest member of the elected House Republican Leadership. Among her busy schedule Wednesday were meetings with SEE MCMORRIS, 2A

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If the votes are still tied after the recount, a winner will be drawn.

Workshop will focus on high water at Diamond Lake DIAMOND LAKE – The Diamond Lake Improvement Association is hosting a workshop Thursday, Aug. 30 to discuss high water issues. Engineering geologist Steven Neugebauer, who spoke recently at a meeting of the local property rights group, will speak. Neugebauer’s company, SNR, has been conducting research on Diamond Lake, including the history of the area based on historic USGS topographic maps, historic air photographs, and other resources.

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This new turbine runner started its journey across the states this week, heading toward Boundary Dam.

Residents are invited to attend the free workshop to gain a better understanding of the dynamics of high water, to discuss concerns, and share information about the high water background and the current state of the problem. The workshop will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Diamond Lake Fire Station, 325272 Highway 2. For more information contact Debbie Harkness at dharkness57@gmail.com.

Man killed in head on collision OLDTOWN – John R. Sullivan, 38, of Oldtown was killed Monday morning, Aug. 20, when he collided head on with a semi truck driven by Nolan S. Bearden, 45, of Palouse, Wash.

According to a news release from the Idaho State Police, Sullivan was traveling west in a 1988 Ford Bronco on Old Priest River Road just after midnight when he crossed the center line and struck Bearden’s vehicle. Sullivan wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. Beardan was not injured.

Man hospitalized after wreck NEWPORT – A 60 year old Oldtown man was in stable condition at Newport Hospital Monday, Aug. 21, after being injured in a single vehicle accident. Paul J. Ruczak was driving north on Highway 57 about 8:25 a.m. when the semi he was driving went off the road and struck several trees, according to a press release from the Idaho State Patrol.

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members that voted against the PUD plan. “I do not believe that the PUD has shown they are at that decision point,” he said. The PUD board discussed the planning commission ruling at their Tuesday meeting, Aug. 21. PUD commissioner Kurt Knapp said they will continue to discuss all their options during the next few weeks. They have 15 days to appeal the decision to the Pend Oreille County commissioners, or they could submit another plan to cross the river. The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission voted 3-2 at its meeting Tuesday, Aug. 14 to deny the PUD’s proposed plans for the river crossing.

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Three members of the ninemember board recused themselves from the vote. The commission vice chairman, Rob Payne, had not planned to vote because he lives in the Riverbend area. Two others – chairwoman Judy Ashton and member Susan Hobbs – recused themselves after being contacted by PUD commissioner Rick Larsen about the project. When contacted by The Miner, Larson said he asked the three members of the commission from his PUD district if they needed any information about the project. He also said since he was not familiar with the planning commission procedures he wanted to gain that knowledge. Larson pointed out that Payne had recused himself because he was a Riverbend resident and Ashton

was chairwoman and wouldn’t said he wouldn’t comment until have a vote unless there was a tie, he discussed the matter at the next as is standard procedure. Steve Ben- board meeting. nett stepped in as acting chair. He “Why isn’t there an open diasaid he began each contact by asklogue?” Larson said. “I talked to the ing if he could talk to them. They all Riverbend folks.” said yes The bot“We believe there’s some very and Ashtom line is ton, who creative solutions out there that would that there was busy meet the needs of everyone involved. are only 80 when he customers We haven’t given up yet.” called, across the even river and called him Jay Pickett the Cusick back. substation is PUD General Manager Larson too far to be a said he cost effective talked about the options and asked alternative, Larson said. them about the planning com“We just want it cost effective and mission process. He denied that reliable,” Larson said. anything he said could have been He and Knapp said they aren’t interpreted as intimidating. When sure what the best option will be asked if he would do it again he now. Members Doug Smith and Don Comins voted in favor of the PUD’s plan. John Stuart, Steve Wilson and Guy Thomas voted against. Thomas said he was very sorry that a PUD commissioner contacted three of the planning commissioner pro-growth economic policies members. He believes the county to create jobs. She supports less needs to protect the beauty of the taxation, less regulation, less river. government spending, repealStuart feels that development of ing the government takeover of the river must be kept in check. He health care, and a complete stop pointed out that the PUD currently to government bailouts. She is has 11 overhead power line crossthe author of HR 2313 which ings along the river, and he fears would stop U.S. tax dollars from that there are no limits to adding being used in the $1.3 trillion more. European bailout fund. As a “During my travels, I am almember of E&C, she is encouragways dismayed when a beautiful, ing the use of American refunctional river has been so oversources, including hydropower, developed that it is reduced to a to help the nation become energy commodity to the various interests independent. that are dependent upon it,” he said In a recent column she wrote in an email to The Miner. about another issue on her agen“So far I would not call the Pend da: “The forest industry supports Oreille River over-developed, but thousands of jobs in Northeast I also do not want it to reach that Washington, but many of those point.” jobs are threatened by a combiPlans the PUD provided for the nation of judicial activism and planning commission estimate the excessive government regulaoverhead line will cost $75,000. Retion. In 2010, the Ninth Circuit placing the underwater cable with Court of Appeals ruled that forest another that lies on the river botstormwater runoff produced durtom would cost $400,000 or more. ing logging must be regulated by Boring under the river to run the the Clean Water Act (CWA) – a line would cost between $700,000 flawed decision, especially during and $1.2 million. a bad economy. If the governIf the costs come in around the ment enforces the Court’s ruling, higher end of that range, PUD it would mean that landowners officials say it would result in a 1 would need to get a separate federal permit for every culvert and bridge under their roads.” She is the co-chairwoman of seven Congressional caucuses: Down Syndrome, Disability, Military Family, Lumber, Neuroscience, the Rural Health Coalition, and Republican New Media. She is vice chairwoman of the FROM PAGE 1 Renewable Energy and Energy asked to vacate the building when Efficiency Caucus and the Hi the county terminated its lease Tech Working Group. in 2010. That’s when the county hired an architect to design a new space and look at what needed to be improved. It turned out the list was extensive. Fixing the leaking roof, upgradary. ing the heating system and bringNext year, they’ll start on Unit ing it up to code for Americans 56, replacing the exciters and with Disabilities Act requirements the step up transformer as well brought the project cost out of as rewinding. The following year reach. While the county had comwill be back to Unit 55, replacing mitted $350,000 in capital funds the exciter and transformer. for the project, the bid for work Weir American Hydro became in at slightly over a half milgan the process of creating the lion dollars. Boundary turbine runners in The county also solved the state’s February 2010. When the units request for a better election countarrive at the dam, they’ll actuing room. ally go to storage for a while. The revived interest seemed to The turbine work is being come recently when county ofperformed by Seattle City Light ficials learned of a grant program crews, supplemented by some available through the Community contracted labor through NAES Economic Revitalization Board, a Millwrights. Toshiba will do the division of the state Department of rewinding of the generators, Commerce, and a board on which strator replacement and rotor commissioner Laura Merrill sits. refurbishment. “We realized we had a project The overhaul and rehabilitathat was literally collecting dust,” tion of the units will be completpublic works director Sam Castro ed in May 2014. said. Currently, during a good The county will be applying for water year, the Boundary facilthe maximum amount – the full ity generates almost 4 million $500,000 – and Castro thinks megawatt-hours of energy, they’ve got a leg up with the work supplying the largest share of the county has put into the project Seattle power. already. It’s gone through the

McMORRIS | Co-chair of seven caucuses FROM PAGE 1

Pend Oreille County leaders, a downtown rally at Kelly Park and an interview at The Miner office. When asked if she believed in term limits after having gained influence from being elected every two years since 2004, one of the issues that derailed House Speaker Tom Foley, McMorris Rodgers said, only if term limits would also apply to government staff. This has become the recognized fact that even if elected leaders change the staff continues for decades with connections to lobbyists and special interests. If she had a stump speech, which she didn’t at the rally, it would probably be something from her columns and website like: “As someone who grew up on a family farm, worked at a small business, and later became a wife and mom, I have lived the American Dream, and see my chief goal in Congress as preserving and expanding that Dream for our children and grandchildren.” The dream and what needs to be done differs greatly from the President’s and most of her Democratic colleagues. During her third term (20092010), she became a strong voice against the President’s spend, borrow, and bailout policies. She voted against the $700 billion Wall Street bailout, the $787 billion economic “stimulus” bill, and the $2.3 trillion health care bill. At the district impact level, Mc-

Morris Rodgers talked Wednesday about her efforts to get the Secure Rural Schools funding to the local school districts. In Washington, the state deducts the amount it gives local districts by the amount they receive from this federal program. She said she also recognizes the need for the Forest Service to cut more dead and dying timber on the Colville National Forest and supports recent programs designed to do that. Her staff is also working on getting Newport Hospital an agreement with the Veterans Administration to allow Pend Oreille County veterans to receive treatment there instead of at the VA hospital in Spokane. Recently, she spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 4402, the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act. This bill – which passed the House overwhelmingly – is a win for the mining industry, she feels. It would bring transparency to the permitting process to reduce permitting delays and better leverage the mineral resources she wrote in a recent column. Right now, it takes longer to receive a mining development permit in America than any of the other top 25 mining nations in the world. In 2010, she was appointed to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. About half of all legislation pertaining to the economy must pass through E&C. In 2011, as part of the new Republican Majority, she championed what Republicans call

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nesota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Washington. Lonnie Johnson, generation supervisor at Boundary Dam, said every state has different requirements for the super load. Many will require a stop at the state line for an inspection before it enters. Some restrict hours or days of travel due to road construction. Four states wouldn’t even let the load route through their roads. It should be to Boundary Dam Sept. 7. Johnson was unsure if it would be travelling up Highways 2 and 211 or another route through Pend Oreille County. The turbine runners weigh almost 90 tons and are more than 10 feet tall and 19 feet wide in diameter. The runners will produce 230 megawatts of power. The hydroelectric runner is the rotating element of the turbine that converts hydraulic energy into mechanical energy, which is

then turned into electrical power through the use of a generator. The Boundary units will go into Seattle City Light’s two largest generating units, increasing both the efficiency and capacity – from about 200 megawatt hours to 230. They’ll also help reduce total dissolved gases in the water that comes through the dam, which is harmful to fish. The dam’s four other turbines were replaced in a six-year project that was completed in 2004. The turbine replacement is not required for Boundary’s relicensing. Its new federal license should be issued next month. The project will cost about $60 million. It involves more work than just replacing the runner blades. Currently, crews are working Unit 55, replacing the water wheel, which was set to be removed Monday or Tuesday, replacing the turbine, as well as rewinding the generator and upgrading the rotor. That water wheel will be replaced in Febru-

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percent rate increase for all customers over the next 20 years. Knapp said the message he hears from customers is to keep costs down and provide reliable infrastructure. But he also understands the concerns about aesthetics. He said he looks forward to the day when they can have a substation on the east side of the river, but right now it would be far too expensive for the few customers who reside there. The PUD had originally planned to string the lines across the river, attaching them to four supporting poles on either side. To reduce the visual impact, the alternative plan presented last week involved reducing the number of poles from four to two per side and relocating them 20 to 40 feet back from the riverbank. Vegetation would be planted to shield the poles. Before starting work in June, the PUD had easements in place and had talked to area landowners. The district submitted its shoreline permit in early June, but it wasn’t approved before work started. PUD staff apparently thought the permit was needed to string the line across the river but not to work on the bank. The eight poles installed this summer will remain in place while PUD management comes up with a new plan. The power lines at Riverbend were being replaced there because two of the six lines have failed already. At least three are needed to keep customers up and running. The PUD could appeal to the board of county commissioners by Aug. 29. Knapp said that’s an option, but he also respects the planning commission’s decision. “I know how aggravating it can be to volunteer to be on a board only to have someone override (your decision),” he said. PUD general manager Jay Pickett didn’t think the district would appeal. “We believe there’s some very creative solutions out there that would meet the needs of everyone involved,” he said. “We haven’t given up yet.” He mentioned possibly using an existing river crossing to accomplish the same thing at Riverbend.

REMODEL | Public works was supposed to move in

TURBINE | Project not part of relicensing

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planning stage, and that $52,000 the county has already spent for architectural design will serve as the 5 percent matching funds required of the grant recipient. Castro said the county has allocated another $50,000 of its money to the project, hoping to score additional points. “We’re very excited,” he said. “The county, across the board, recognizes the need for additional work space for staff.” His public works department was originally supposed to move into the 231 Garden Ave. building, which sits between the Hall of Justice and the counseling services building. The county’s emergency management and IT department are also housed on Garden Avenue in the old dentist office the county purchased. The plan to move public works was part of the scheme when the auditor and elections department was to move to the basement of the county courthouse where public works is now. That plan was scrapped when the elections office got its own secure space on the top floor of the courthouse earlier this year. Castro said they will have to reevaluate how the Garden Avenue building will be used if the project goes through. The board of commissioners will make the decision. The county will learn by November if its grant application was accepted. If so, the project must be completed within two years.

L A ST Y E A R With such a hot summer it’s odd that the weather this week last year was much warmer than is forecast for this week. Highs were mostly in the 90s and lows ranged from 64 to 52. The area received no precipitation

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Beaver dam access still an issue

BR I E FLY Home school parents must notify district

NEWPORT – Parents who intend to home school their children must file a declaration of intent to provide home based instruction, according to a news release from the Newport School District. Home based education must be provided by a parent who is either deemed sufficiently qualified by the superintendent of the local school district in which the child resides, supervised by a person with a valid teaching certificate or has earned 45 hours college credit or has completed a course in home based education at a post secondary institution or a vocationaltechnical institution. The Newport School District has an in-district Parent Partnership Program that is still accepting application. For more information contact superintendent Jason Thompson at 509-447-3167.

PUD will pay interest in easement case NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District (PUD) will pay about $40,000 in interest on top of the $110,000 a jury awarded as payment for an easement for power lines. A civil trial before a jury in June decided how much the landowners, the Rodenbough Family Trust, would be compensated for allowing the PUD’s transmission line to cross land at the junction of Highways 2 and 211 in south Pend Oreille County. The line was constructed in 2010. The landowner signed off at the time, recognizing public need for the new transmission line, but the payment remained under discussion. The PUD offered $45,000 for the easement, and the Rodenboughs said it was worth as much as $400,000. The jury granted just more than $100,000 for the easement across a 194-acre parcel and $10,000 for another three and half acre parcel. At a hearing Aug. 9 before Judge Pat Monasmith, the PUD’s motion to reconsider judgments regarding the interest payment was denied. Another hearing to decide whether the PUD will pay attorney fees for the Rodenboughs is set for Sept. 13. Get fast relief for an upset budget with The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. They work for others; they’ll work for you! Call (509) 447-2433

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DIAMOND LAKE – The help relieve high water at Diamond Lake, the improvement association (DLIA) is hoping to install tubes to get water flowing through beaver dams in the lake’s outlet channel. Gaining access to those dams remains an issue. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) constructed a fish management structure in the late 1950s on the outlet channel that leads to Moon Creek. To do so, they had agreements with at least three landowners that allowed access to do construction and maintenance of the facility, including dredging of the stream. DLIA asked to use those agreements to access the creek in order to install beaver tubes and dredge the channel. WDFW declined the request for three main reasons. Mark Wachtel of WDFW told DLIA president Geri

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Norm Smith, left, and James Pettigrew take off down the Pend Oreille River from the Oldtown boat launch Saturday morning at the start of the 31st annual Pend Oreille Poker Paddle. This year’s event had a different format, starting from Oldtown rather than Usk and lasting only one day.

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Guinn in an Aug. 13 email that WDFW is allowed access for fish management only. “It would be a violation of these agreements to access the private property for any other reason, such as lowering the lake level,” he wrote. He added that the department has no current needs to manage fish there. It has been at least 20 years since WDFW has utilized the agreements, he said. Currently Diamond Lake is managed as a mixed species fishery. That means that the lake supports a mix of warmwater game fish and stocked trout, and there is no plan to change this strategy in the near future. He also pointed out that the documents outline an agreement with landowners, not an easement. WDFW can’t use the agreements to grant access to other individuals or groups.

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DLIA holding annual meeting Saturday

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NEWPORT – A new format for the annual Pend Oreille Poker Paddle pleased organizers and participants, although participation was down from about 150 last year to 106 this year. For the first time in its 31-year history, the Poker Paddle lasted only one day and started at the Oldtown Rotary Boat Launch across the bridge from Newport and ended in Usk. In years past, the two-day event started in Usk and ended in Ione on Sunday. Leslie Maki, one of the organizers for the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce event, said she didn’t hear any negative comments and participants and volunteers alike had a great time. “Everyone had a ton of fun,” she said. This year’s event had a pirate theme, with prizes for best costumes. Dale Zachery won $100 for his costume and for staying in a pirate character all day, and Karen Sesso won a Poker Paddle hat in second place for best costume. Another change from past years was the event being alcohol and drug free. Maki said the chamber takes out insurance policies on all participants and in addition to the chamber not wanting to promote drunkenness on the river, the insurance company required it be a dry event. Prizes were awarded based on the best poker hands, with Dustin Bebeout finishing first with a royal flush. He received an inflatable sit-upon kayak. Winners were allowed to choose their prize from

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those offered and Maki said consequently some of the more valuable prizes were chosen late. “Everyone just loved that too,” she said. Other winners are as follows: 2nd Place with 4 of Kind Aces: Scott Piller – 3-burner camp stove 3rd Place 4 of a Kind: Nicole Claire – inflatable sit-upon kayak 4th Place 4 of a Kind: Greg Weeda – propane lantern 5th Place 4 of a Kind: Cheri Hill – tent 6th Place 4 of a Kind: Brian Loper – hammock chair 7th Place 4 of a Kind: Teresa Owens – horseshoe set 8th Place 4 of a Kind: Hanna Moreland – water bottle set 9th Place 4 of a Kind: Jodi Mc-

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DIAMOND LAKE – The Diamond Lake Improvement Association will hold its annual meeting Saturday, Aug. 25 at Finch Lodge, located off North Shore Road on the Camp Cowles Boy Scout property. The day will start with breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by a general meeting, starting at 9:15 a.m. Information will be available about projects around the lake, including high water release, boating safety, fish pens and milfoil. A slideshow of pictures showing damage from the high water this season is also planned. Attendees will vote by ballot on three new board members. The meeting agenda includes an annual report, a discussion on next

Karen Sesso, left, and Theresa Stites of Spokane won second place for best costume as part of the Pirates of the Pend Oreille Poker Paddle and downtown sales event. This was the first year of the pirate theme, along with changes to location, date and length from years past.

Clure – water bottle set 10th Place 4 of a Kind: Karen Sesso – Bare Naked Adventures $200 gift certificate 11th Place 4 of a Kind: Craig Jenkins – Usk Bar & Grill $30 gift card 12th Place: Danny Sowell – tent 13th Place: Bonnie Esensee – sleeping bag 14th Place: Courtney Hill – sleeping bag 15th Place: Madelina Hills – single burner camp stove Worse Hand: Taran Loper – “Big Mistake” eraser

year’s fireworks show, and a donation to the Boy Scouts. The meeting will adjourn at 11 a.m. A bake sale and a raffle drawing is part of the plans for the day. Tickets for the fundraiser raffle will be sold for $1 per ticket or six for $5. The prize includes an inflatable kayak, life jackets, hats, beach towels, inflatable toys, a drink cooler, and other goodies. For presales contact Pam Tully at 509-4475942. The drawing will take place at the annual meeting. Officers will be elected at the next regular meeting, Sept. 5. Board meetings are open to the public, held at the Diamond Lake Fire Station on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

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Our Congressional representative earned respect, attention

b e have always found it disappointing that a few people in this community don’t understand that our Representatives in Congress are always trying to explain their positions and actions to the voters that elected them. It could be called continuous campaigning for votes or simply trying to earn the respect of those they represent. Either way, the annual summer run through the vast 5th Congressional District in Washington state by our Representative is a good thing for the people living here. We have always had Representatives that believed this regardless of their party and they deserve our respect and attention when here. That’s why this newspaper has and will continue to give space in the newspaper before, after and during these visits. We were pleased to do this for a rising star on the national political scene, U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., last week. It was just like we have before she was a national political star and for every other member of our Congressional delegations in Washington and Idaho for 25 years, regardless of party or agenda. There is very little time and ways to find out what is going on in the nation’s capital and what our Representatives are doing to help their communities back home. This annual summer recess provides that opportunity. And since they run every two years of course it is blended with a few “vote for me” moments. But we really believe every elected official from the city councils to the President are always running for office or trying to persuade the voters that they are doing the best in the long run for them. This is a good thing. Those who object should take a civics lesson. We believe that McMorris Rodgers has handled the needs well of her district, which is the number one priority of a Representative in Congress. We also believe the respect for her leadership that has her as an important part of her party’s leadership is good for her district. After eight years in Congress, she and other Republicans realize that term limits are not a good idea. The experience and power gained from being in office helps the district they represent. We are glad to see McMorris Rodgers in Pend Oreille County and welcome her back next summer if re-elected. --FJW

Ryan gives Romney a needed boost Remember that great scene in one of the Tarzan movies where Tarzan, aka Johnny Weissmuller, has been tolerating Nazi invaders of the jungle because it wasn’t his war until they made off with his son Boy? A furious Tarzan, crouching on a tree branch, pulled out that GUEST great big sucker OPINION of a knife he carried, and snarled, ADELE “Now, Tarzan FERGUSON make war.” CORRESPONDENT Everybody in the theatre with me went wild shouting and clapping, keeping it up as he knocked off the Nazis one after the other. Well, that’s how I felt when Rep. Paul Ryan took center stage in Wisconsin as Mitt Romney’s pick to be his vice president. Republicans, both the decaf and Tea Party branch, rejoiced, because their candidate for president needed some juice in his campaign and Ryan was good at supplying that. He was, in fact, frequently described by the mainstream media as “brilliant” when they were convinced he wasn’t going to be the veep pick on account of the budget he got passed in the House – the only budget passed by either House of Congress in three years, was not an asset but the 600-pound gorilla on his back. Democrats claim it “throws Granny off the cliff” because it guts Medicare. It does not, of course. It allows seniors to keep their current Medicare status or go to a private plan instead. But the U.S. Supreme Court ruled years ago that it was OK to lie in political campaigns and the D’s took that not just as an advisory but the green light to lie. Somebody on Reliable Sources grumbled on TV that Ryan had no foreign policy experience. Where was the criticism four years ago when Barack Obama emerged with no foreign policy, business or man-

agement experience? There were complaints that Ryan, with his charismatic presence, would “eclipse” the more soft spoken and reserved Romney. I remember when Democrat Rep. Leonard Sawyer was Speaker of the House in Olympia and I was doing a story about him. Some of his predecessors, he said, made it a point to pick people as their intimate circle who won’t outshine them. I pick the smartest people I can get to work with me, he said, because it makes me a better leader. I think that’s what Romney had in mind. Get the best brain you can to be your partner in this and you and the country will benefit. The D’s aren’t going to drop their campaign to make the voters hate the wealthy. Howard Dean, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, grumbled on TV about R’s and their Swiss bank accounts. You know what I would like to see? If Swiss bank accounts are so important, why don’t we require that every member of Congress and most administration big shots report if they have one or more? And it has always rankled me that Barack Obama lambastes “the wealthy” in practically every speech, yet where would he be without them? How can he promote all those $35,000 a plate fundraiser dinners all over the country? Shipfitters and grocery clerks aren’t paying for them. Sure, I think most millionaires and billionaires have clever accountants to keep their tax burden low. None of us wants to pay any more taxes than we have to. Those clowns in D.C. just spend it. Fox News happily reported that Clint Eastwood had come out for Romney because “I think the country needs a boost.” And how about the fact Robert Duvall gave a fundraiser for Romney so that’s two big time names on the right side. If only John Wayne were still with us. Anyway, we got Paul Ryan. “Now, Romney make war.” (Adele Ferguson can be reached at P.O. Box 69, Hansville, WA 98340.)

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|| Newspaper missed important event To the editor: My husband and I came from Seattle to attend the annual “Treasures on Foxwood,” outdoor vendor sale, which was held this past weekend, Aug. 11-12. We have been coming for the second year and are always amazed how many people attend this, by now famous, and so wellliked event. The proprietors, Roger and Jeanine Shawgo, go each time out of their way to accommodate the needs of vendors and visitors alike. They provide excellent service, hire music bands, and see to it that this special, two-day festival is something everyone can enjoy. People come from as far as Idaho and Montana, from Canada and Seattle. There are even those individuals and families who will schedule their vacation around this weekend at Foxwood, arriving from Mexico, California and Alaska. They stay in local motels, shop for food, buy gas, etc., all of which is a big boost for the local economy. So why does your paper not send out a reporter to write about this event? I feel very strongly that Jeanine and Roger deserve recognition for their efforts to enhance the local infrastructure, to help put Newport on the map in a way that is unique and helps it flourish. I am truly upset about this oversight on your part and expect to see someone from your paper on the grounds next year, taking photos, interviewing vendors and visitors and thus giving these wonderful people, Roger and Jeanine Shawgo, their so well-deserved space in your paper. Not only do they make this community a better place but a portion of the proceeds from the admission fees for “Treasures on Foxwood” go to support the efforts of the Sharing Tree. In addition, Mrs. Shawgo is donating food to the local food bank to help feed the needy. I am writing this letter because it reflects the many voices and questions from attendees as well as my own opinion. I will be available next time around for an interview. -Anette Cree Fife, Wash.

Keep kids safe on school buses To the editor: School buses are on the road again as children are getting back to school. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, school buses are the safest way for students to travel. But everyone plays a role in helping children ride to school safely. Durham School Services/Stock Transpor-

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tation/Petermann/Matthews Bus, student transportation provider for Newport School District, reminds parents of these important safety tips: Children should get plenty of rest so they won’t fall asleep on the bus. Have your child at the bus stop on time. Running after a bus is dangerous. Remind kids to stay out of the “danger zone” by keeping 10 giant steps away from the bus at all times so the driver can see them. Children’s clothing and backpacks should not have long ties or straps that could get caught when climbing on or off the bus. Kids should never put their head, arms or anything else out the bus windows. Students should cross in front of the bus crossing gate where the driver can see them. Caution children to stay on the sidewalk and be alert when walking. Make sure your kindergartener or first grader knows their address. This helps in cases where they board the wrong bus the first few days of school. Motorists should use extra caution around school buses and stops, and never pass a school bus with its stop arm extended and lights flashing. More school bus safety information is available at durhamschoolservices.com/stocktransportation. com/petermannbus.com. We look forward to a great school year, and appreciate the community joining us in our commitment to the highest level of student safety. -Aaron Hutchins Newport

Voters should prove who they are To the editor: Now we are arguing about whether voters should be required to show identification. The Right claims too many dead people are voting for the Left. The Left cries, “Voter ID laws disproportionately affect minorities, and the poor! Therefore they are racist!” However, disparate impact does not necessarily indicate racism. The Democrats theorize that when blacks or Latinos or the poor are affected by some law more than everyone else, there is surely some racist undercurrent to the law. If we, hypothetically, were to determine that blacks and Latinos disproportionately break laws against murder and robbery more than whites or Asians, would that make said laws racist? Furthermore, the capitalist system disproportionately discriminates against those who are lazy, uneducated, and who

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A handful of shootings across the U.S. in recent weeks has many people talking about gun control. Do you believe controlling guns will decrease random acts of violence? No. Guns don’t kill people; people kill people. Yes. If we better control who can possess firearms, we can better control violence. We need to focus more on mental health awareness than gun control.

lack creativity (as it is the most creative, ingenious, and those with the strongest work ethic that do best in it). By the aforementioned reasoning, the capitalist system should be abolished. Laws fairly and equally applied to all men, however, do not lend themselves to be easily proven as racist. The fact of the matter is that Voter ID laws may indeed disenfranchise a certain, small percentage of voters. And these voters might indeed vote overwhelmingly for Democrats. However, the laws themselves do not discriminate against Democrats any more than courts discriminate against criminals. Furthermore, identification is required to cash a check, make a credit card purchase, open a checking account, drive a car, ride an airplane, buy a house, get a fishing license, and many other instances. If you can’t prove who you are how can you prove your right to vote? A recent Washington Post poll shows that 74 percent of respondents support voter identification requirements. The purpose of voter identification is to insure one-person, one-vote. Why would any clear-thinking person oppose that? -Larry Montgomery Newport

Beware of political fiction To the editor: The primary election is over and we see words of political fiction coming from the finalists for the general election. How could voters fall for the “you pay fewer taxes and get more benefits” con? My grandmother taught me that nothing in life is free, but we are told by candidates that government gifts are available and you don’t have to pay taxes to get them. Hundreds of people in this community have fallen for the rewards credit card scams. Do they really think that banks and merchants provide rewards for free and still stay in business? The candidates are promoting a similar scheme, and we are falling for it. Some candidates are calling the government requirement to purchase health insurance from private insurance companies a form of socialism. That reminds me of the socialist car insurance that the government also requires. Look at the uninsured motorist premiums you pay. A rational mind understands that in our society the uninsured cause an unfair burden on the insured. Republicans don’t want to pay for someone’s birth control, and I don’t want to pay for someone’s cancer because they gambled instead of buying health insur-

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What do you think of Romney’s choice of a running mate in Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.? He’s great; he’s a serious policy guy with great plans for the budget. He will inspire the Republican base.

I don’t know a thing about Ryan, but my mind is already made up to vote for Romney.

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His right-wing positions will drive votes to Obama.

Romney lost my vote with his choice of a running mate. Ryan’s budget cuts are too extreme.

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Second Box Canyon turbine complete IONE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The second new turbine at Box Canyon Dam is up and running. Testing took place earlier this month, and a few items are being worked through with the contractor to complete the project. In the meantime, crews have started to dismantle the third turbine for replacement. Parts are already being manufactured overseas. The Pend Oreille Public Utility District managers were concerned how far behind schedule work was for the second new turbine and they

discussed the possibility of delaying work on the next unit. PUD general manager Jay Pickett said the contractor, Andritz Hydro, presented them with a new schedule that will work. As a requirement of the damâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s federal license, all four turbines at Box Canyon will be replaced with fish friendly, higher efficiency models. Turbine upgrade work is budgeted for $24 million this year. So far, the PUD has borrowed $105.76 million for capital projects at Box Canyon Dam.

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ance. On the local level we see support for economic development and I wonder how having government employees meet together creates economic development. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really puzzling is how candidates can support continued government led economic development and pat themselves on the back while having near zero results. No government or candidate for public office can provide anything without extracting it from the citizens they are supposed to serve and represent. I am willing to pay a reasonable amount of taxes to support essential or required services. This election I am not going to vote for any candidate who tries to con me with political fiction. -Pete Scobby Newport

Fair should follow first, second, third system To the editor: The Pend Oreille County Fair has come and gone. The displays and peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entries in the various categories were inspiring. I do have a question though. Why give out so many first and second place ribbons and a smattering of third place ribbons in each category? I thought first, second and third meant exactly that â&#x20AC;&#x201C; first, second and third. Is society so brainwashed to believe and so insecure with themselves that they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deal with the fact that there might only be three â&#x20AC;&#x153;placeâ&#x20AC;? winners? Will their lives be shattered if they only receive say, an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Appreciation/Participationâ&#x20AC;? ribbon for their work? Is it wrong to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;you did really

well, but there can only be three winners.â&#x20AC;? Are we not all adults? Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t healthy competition a good thing? Arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t these competitions not just to show off our talents, but to better ourselves, stretch ourselves at our craft? In the categories that I entered, I saw projects that I thought were better than mine, some that I thought were not. I know the judges have certain criteria that theyÂ have to judge by, however, I would not be offended if I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t receive a â&#x20AC;&#x153;placeâ&#x20AC;? in said category. As long as positive criticism was provided, (and it is), I would be happy, and it would encourage me to strive to do better for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair. Some fairs throughout the country have the same system, others do not, and they adhere by the true first, second and third place winners. I think the Pend Oreille Fair should give out the â&#x20AC;&#x153;placedâ&#x20AC;? ribbons sparingly. Not only would it make the winner and runners up feel that they deserved to win, it would also make the â&#x20AC;&#x153;potâ&#x20AC;? (cash winnings) worth it. -Gretel Ingle Cusick

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Thank You We would like to thank all those involved that made TREASURES on FOXWOOD a huge success again this year. City of Newport and Pend Oreille County for their motel/hotel tax fund, PUD for displaying our banner across Main Street, Perfection Tire for their donation of water for our vendors, Priest River Times for their publication of pictures and write-up after the event, our fantastic Vendors for bringing quality products. We feel we accomplished the task of bringing tourism to our area for our two day event. People stayed in our motels, ate, shopped and brought gasoline to help support our community. We have found it has been very difficult to get support from the community to put on this event but we will continue this event every year the second weekend in August because we enjoy what we do. A special thank you to my wife, Jeanine, for organizing and executing this huge event all on her own. Treasures on Foxwood owners, Roger and Jeanine Shawgo

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Rubie Petrie, 7, of Cusick puts the finishing touches on her cupcake while her father, Tommy Petrie looks on and Diane Straehle writes down the entry. Rubie doesn’t just decorate cupcakes, she bakes, too. She won the apple pie contest.

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LaRae Miller, 12, of Ione shows off her face painting at the fair Friday, Aug. 17.

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Pend Oreille preserves. Fruit vegetables, jam and salsa were among the winning entries on display.

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PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River City Council is contemplating an ordinance that would make running away from home repeatedly a crime. Police Sgt. Drew McLain addressed the council Monday evening with the request. A public hearing will be scheduled in October. McLain said there is a consistent problem with juveniles running away from home several times, both from within the city limits and from the county to the city. The ordinance would address both circumstances. The goal is not to criminalize juveniles for the offense, but rather to give law enforcement more options when dealing with serial runaways. “At no point are we looking to take kids into custody solely for running away,” McLain said. The ordinance is for kids who

runaway regularly, something that is a common problem over the last few years. McLain spoke of one juvenile who ran away twice in one day. Often times there are extenuating circumstances to runaway cases. If a juvenile is running away for their own safety, that will not be considered a crime. Also, when kids run away on a regular basis, it is often times because of aggravators such as drugs or mental illness. A child who runs away three times within one year would be considered a habitual offender and could face time in a juvenile detention facility, if the ordinance is passed by the city. Also in October, the council will hold a public hearing for an ordinance for peddlers and door-to-door salespeople who come into the city limits. It would require background checks and registration with the city. This is in response to a solicitor who took advantage of a senior citizen recently, a problem city officials have seen more and more lately.

Emphasis patrol focuses on impaired driving PRIEST RIVER – The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office will work with state and local police agencies to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the road in a emphasis patrol Saturday, Aug. 25, through Saturday, Sept. 8. The sheriff’s office will have an increased number of patrol deputies on the road as part of a grant funded by the Idaho Transportation Department Of-

fice of Highway Safety. The ultimate goal of this enforcement effort is to eliminate alcohol related motor vehicle fatalities and serious injuries through increased arrests of impaired drivers in Idaho. As the summer comes to a close, law enforcement asks everyone to celebrate responsibly. Don’t drink and drive or drink and boat; have a designated driver.

Pilots fly kids to Priest Lake PRIEST LAKE – A group of pilots from the Washington Pilots Association, Spokane Chapter, volunteered their time and planes to transport a group of children from the Hutton Settlement Children’s Home to Cavanaugh Bay on Priest Lake Saturday, Aug. 11. The aircraft used are small fourto six-seat aircraft flown by these pilots for business and personal travel. Hutton Settlement, located in the Spokane Valley, is a safe, structured environment that provides long-term stability for

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children from families in chronic need or crisis. For many of the children it was their first time flying in any type of aircraft so there was a mix of apprehension as well as excitement, organizers said. “This is a really important event for the Hutton kids and for our chapter,” chapter president Terry Newcomb said. “Pilots enjoy meeting the kids and giving them a taste of aviation. The children have a great time at the lake and get to see the world with a bird’s eye view.”

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NEWS FROM NORTH PEND OREILLE COUNTY INCLUDING IONE, METALINE & METALINE FALLS

Chamber to sponsor candidates night METALINE FALLS – The North Pend Oreille Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a candidates night ahead of the general election. All candidates running for office to represent the people of North Pend Oreille County are welcome. Candidates will speak during the Oct. 11 chamber meeting,

held from 6-8:30 p.m. at the American Legion in Metaline Falls. Candidates who would like to attend and speak at the question and answer time, can contact Tara Leininger in advance to be put on the agenda. Contact Leininger at 509-4463301 or 509-446-2211.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library Basic Computer Class: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509442-3030 For Reservations THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Ione Library FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Ione Senior Center SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Metalines Book Group: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library MONDAY, AUGUST 27 Selkirk 6-12 New Student Registration: Selkirk High School Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 Board: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library

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Legislative District 7 Sen. Bob Morton (R) 115D Irv Newhouse Building P.O. Box 40407 Olympia WA 98504-0407 360-786-7612 E-mail: morton.bob@leg.wa.gov Home: 3278 Pierre Lake Rd Kettle Falls, WA 99141 509-684-5132 509-684-5132 Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building P.O. Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7988 E-mail: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Home Office: 20 N. Main St. Omak, WA 98841 509-826-7203 Rep. Shelly Short (R) 204 Modular Building A P.O. Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7908 E-mail: short.shelly@leg.wa.gov Home office: 147 North Clark Ave. Suite 5 Republic WA 99166 509-775-8047 Washington Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 (in session, weekdays 8 a.m.-noon, 1-4:30 p.m.) Legislative homepage: http://www.leg. wa.gov Status of bills: http://www.leg.wa.gov/ www/bills.htm

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TIGER – Due to a new permitting process, the Tiger Inlet will not get its annual herbicide treatment this year. Due to new rules through the state Department of Ecology, treating weeds in the river falls under a new permit, the aquatic plants and algae management permit. That permit requires treatments to take place between July 15 and preferably before the end of October in order to protect fish. In the past, the Tiger Inlet has been treated in late May before the curly pond leaf seeds. To continue that treatment schedule, the Tiger group will need a variance. The process to obtain that variance is underway.

Jerome Himmer, who is on the Tiger Inlet League steering committee, says it will take twice as much work to treat the weeds next year. He wishes local elected officials would make weeds a priority. “We need to look at the most important thing to this county. It’s the river. And the biggest problem is the weeds in the river,” he said. Place your classified or display ad with The Miner and it will appear in both newspapers - The Newport Miner (Pend Oreille County) and The Gem State Miner (West Bonner County). All for one good price. Call (509) 447-2433 for details.

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Special deadline Tuesdays 2 p.m. SALES BY TUDY Diamond Lake living estate sale. Believe me- you don’t want to miss this one! Friday and Saturday 8:00 to 6:00. Southshore Road, west of South Shore Store and Restaurant. A collectors’ dream! Furniture, antiques, glassware, collectibles (Welles, Roseville, Griswold) and much, much more. Art: Lyman’s, Kennedy’s, Hansel. No preview or early sales. Cash preferred. (29p) ABANDONED VEHICLE SALE R and B Towing, South 141 Classic Lane, Elk, Washington, 99009. 2000 Kia Sephia VIN number KNAFB1216X5786364. Sale: August 31, 2012, 12:05 pm. Public viewing 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. (29) PICNIC IN NEWPORT CITY PARK Saturday, August 25th. Meet Jay Inslee and Rich Cowan 10:00 amnoon. Picnic with local democrats noon- 2:00 pm. Bring a picnic lunch, tea and lemonade provided. (509) 447-2563. (29) GREEN BEANS Cukes, potatoes,miscellaneous vegetables.(208) 448-1145 or see me at the Newport Farmer’s Market, corner of Spruce and Union, Saturday 9:00-1:00. (29p) OLDTOWN AUTO SALES We buy clean used cars and RV’s. See our complete inventory online at www.oldtownautos.com.(51-tf) DID YOU GET YOUR BOOK YET? This special collector’s edition, “100 Years of Pend Oreille County” is selling fast...only a few left! $18.30 with tax ($5.00 shipped anywhere.) Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers. (509) 447-2433. (17tf) VINEYARD U-PICK Colbert, Washington. Leon/Millot grapes make great wine, juice, and jelly! Visit our website for harvest dates www.grapehousevineyards. com. (29HB-4p) MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE Friday, 9- 5, Saturday, 9- 2. Lots of good stuff. 400 West Willow Street, Newport. (29) WATER PLANTS Water lilies, miniature cat tails, pond grasses. Call (509) 6711546, Newport. (29p) DIAMOND LAKE YOUTH GROUP At Grace Bible Church, corner of Northshore and Jorgens Road. Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Pizza, live music, fun. (27HB-6p) YARD SALE Utility trailer, complete double bedroom set, fishing equipment, tools, lumber, Homelite 4000 watt generator, household and stuff! Friday and Saturday, August 24th and 25th 9:00- 5:00. 251 Roberts Road, Newport. (29p) GARAGE SALE at Priest River Mini Storage, just off Highway 57, Priest River. August 24th, 25th, and 26th, 9:00-5:00. Lots of good stuff!! (29p) CLASSIC 1962 RANCHERO Rebuilt straight, 6 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, runs great. $1600 (509) 445-2210. (29p)

BUY - SELL - TRADE Consignment, yard, garage, estate sales, local moving, yard and tree service, rototilling, shed and barn clean out, junk hauling, free estimates. Larry Lawson, Owner. (435) 899-1228. Motorcycles, scooters, etcetera wanted, any condition. Jesus is Lord. (29p) MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Fridays, Sundays, Mondays 9:00 to 6:00, Tuesdays 8:00 to 4:30 through Labor Day weekend. 4071 Deer Valley Road, Newport. (29HB-2p) GARAGE SALE Saturday, August 25, 7:00 am11:00 am. 3761 LeClerc Road, Newport. Follow signs. Furniture, tools, kitchenware, linens. (29p) YARD SALE By Liz and Cathi, Friday only, August 24th. 418 South Cass Avenue, Newport (back yard) Enter through alley, opens 8:00 am. Antiques, kitchenware, furniture, books, tools, clothes, lots of good stuff! (29p) NEWPORT PARENT CO-OP Preschool Open House Thursday, August 30, 4- 6 pm at Stratton Elementary. We have openings! (509) 671-2161. (29HB-2p) GARAGE SALE Furniture, weight equipment, air hockey, tools, clothes, appliances. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9- 5. 6664 Coyote Trail, Newport. (29p) COMMERCIAL PROPERTY in strip mall. Available November 1st. 1200 square feet, 301 West Spruce Street, Newport. Lease negotiable. (509) 954-8467 or (509) 747-7134. (29HB-2p) BUCKSKIN TAMARACK Red Fir, split and delivered. $180 per cord. (208) 448-4129, (208) 627-9964. 6 FAMILY YARD SALE! 330742 Highway 2, 2 miles from Newport. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:00-4:00 p.m. Loads of good things: furniture, toys, tools, under the bed complete home gym unit, double bed with wrought iron frame, lots of good quality men’s’, women’s’, toddler’s clothes. Don’t miss this one! (29p) 3/4 MASTIFF 1/4 PYRENEES 7 week old puppies, first shots and wormed. Healthy, playful and lovable. Fawn or black, $500. (509) 671-0655. (29p) BE GONE SALE! Tons of teaching, household, Photosmart printer, small television. Infants’ to grandpa’s stuff. Friday, August 24, 8:00-4:00. 437 South Cass, Newport. (5th and Cass). (29p) HOUSE FOR RENT 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, recently remodeled. 301 Quail, Newport. $800/ month. Mark (509) 671-3003. (29-4p) MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Clean 3 bedroom, 1 bath. 1976 mobile home in quiet culdesac. $8500 owner financing with down payment. Water, sewer, garbage included. Lot rent $295 per month. (509) 951-3274. (29HB-2p) Miner want ads work.

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Sundance fire remembered PRIEST LAKE – A new memorial atop Sundance Mountain near Priest Lake marks the site where the 1967 firestorm started and honors two men who were killed battling the blaze. The memorial project was spearheaded by Ray Kresek of the Forest Fire Lookout Museum in Spokane. He had been to the origin of the Sundance Fire in 1967 and throughout the years had visited it a few times, so he knew the exact tree that had been struck by lightning Aug. 11, 1967. On Sept. 1, the fire exploded into a full firestorm that shattered existing records as one of the hottest, fastest moving fires in history. It ripped huge trees from their roots, left a bridge a twisted mass of iron, fractured granite boulders, killed two firefighters, and left miles of high mountain ridges nearly sterile for almost a half century. Kresek felt that it was fitting to honor the men who were killed in the fire – Lee Collins, a dozer operator from Thompson Falls, Mont., and Luther Rodarte, a dozer boss from the U.S. Forest Service in California. Last year, a group of volunteers trundled up the mountain, marked the spot and put in the cedar posts. Two other members of the lookout association, Rod and Vicky Fosback, brought the 3-inchthick slabs, which were donated by Webley Lumber of Colville,

Rucker graveside service set for Aug. 24 CUSICK - A graveside service will be held Friday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. at the Pease Cemetery in Cusick for Sharon Ellen Rucker. Rucker passed away from an illness Aug. 16 at the age of 68. (See obituary page 4B).

to make the signs. Kresek’s son, Dave, routed and painted them over the winter. The Forest Fire Lookout Association, the Priest Lake Museum and the Idaho Department of Lands are sponsors as well. A team of active and retired lookouts, members of the Forest Fire Lookout Association, Priest Lake Museum, and the Fire Lookout Museum met again July 26 to install the sign. It reads: “On Sept. 1, 1967, a lightning strike at this exact spot erupted into a 55,910-acre firestorm six miles wide, 25 miles long, killing firefighters Luther Rodarte

and Lee Collins.” To honor their dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, 14 members of the late Lee Collins family, spanning four generations, made the hike to the sign during a family reunion Aug. 5. “That was a very special day, and I for one will never forget it,” said Pam Aunan, a fire lookout with the department of lands. She was on hand for the sign installation this summer, along with Carol Taylor, Al Schlottman, Cathe Rosenberg, Anne Weitz, Ray Kresek, Tom Weitz and Dave Kresek.

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Priest River Council sets hearing for budget PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River City Council will hold a public hearing Monday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. for the 2013 fiscal budget, which will take effect Sept. 1. Another hearing is set for Monday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. to re-open the current budget for street projects.

Caution urged near blasting operations SANDPOINT – Sandpoint Ranger District began preparations for blasting failed culverts in the Wrencoe area Aug. 13. The road will be cleared of brush to access several locations on Road 1023 where old log culverts have plugged and pose a risk of excessive sedimentation to Johnson Creek. Removing the culverts will also benefit the passage of native fish to upstream habitat. The culverts will be removed using explosives. Blasting is scheduled to oc-

cur Aug. 22-23. The decision to remove the culverts on the closed road came through the environmental analysis associated with the Wrencoe Timber sale. Members of the public can expect occasional delays in the area. Signs will be posted locally during blasting operations and Forest Service personnel will be posted as lookouts at all points of access. For more information contact the Sandpoint Ranger District Office at 208-263-5111.

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Sports

Parke takes top money at Cusick

BR I E FLY Start to soccer season pushed back PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River soccer teams were scheduled to have their first games this past weekend against Orofino. The schedule has changed. The girls have a demanding schedule early on in the season with a string of home games. They opened their season Tuesday, Aug. 21 against the Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy. Results were not available before The Miner went to press. Next up, the girls host Intermountain League rivals Timberlake Thursday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. A match with St. Maries was canceled for the girls, but the boys will open their season hosting St. Maries Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. Then they host Orofino Aug. 31 at 4 p.m. The girls will play league Kellogg Thursday, Aug. 30, 4 p.m. at Kellogg.

Spartan volleyball starts play Aug. 22 PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Lamanna High School Spartans will open their volleyball season Wednesday, Aug. 22, with a match at Lakeland High School in Rathdrum. That match will start at 4 p.m. Priest River then plays St. Maries, first at St. Maries Tuesday, Aug. 28, then again at Priest River for the Spartans’ first home match Tuesday, Sept. 4. The Aug. 28 match starts at 6:30 p.m. and the home match Sept. 4 will start at 7 pm.

Priest River cross country prepares for home meet PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River cross country team will open its season with a jamboree in Bonners Ferry Thursday, Aug. 23. Coach Lance Clark said both the boys and girls team are looking good, and they hope to improve on last year’s performances. The girls’ team was sixth at state last season and they didn’t lose any runners to graduation. Steffie Pavey, who will be a senior this year, and incoming sophomore Erica McCraken were the team’s top runners last year. Diamond Robinson, a junior this year, made it to state for the boys. The only home meet of the year is Thursday, Aug. 30. The second annual Ivan Benson Memorial meet is named after the team’s late coach, who passed away in 2010 after battling cancer for seven years. The meet will take place at the high school with the girls starting at 4 p.m. and the boys at 4:30 p.m. A kids’ race will be held at 3:30 p.m. if there are enough participants.

Meet the Grizzlies next week NEWPORT – Get to know your Newport High School athletes who will be competing in football, volleyball, soccer, cross country and cheerleading this fall. The Maws and Paws Booster Club is hosting the annual Meet the Grizzlies Thursday, Aug. 30 from 7-8 p.m. at the high school gym. The pep-rally type event is usually followed with hot dogs and refreshments. The first day of school for Newport is Sept. 4, and the first home football game is Sept. 7 against border rivals Priest River.

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CUSICK – It was the ropers who were the top money winners at the 2012 Pend Oreille County Fair Rodeo, held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18-19. Jared Parke of Gooding, Idaho, took home the most money – $1,180. He and Clayton Hansen won the team roping and $835 each for their 4.81 second run, the biggest single event check at the rodeo. Parke finished second in the tie down roping with an 11.92 behind Ellensburg’s Jason Minor, who tied MINER PHOTO|DON GRONNING

LEFT: Derek Kolbaba of Walla Walla won the bull riding at the Pend Oreille County Fair Rodeo with this 81-point ride Sunday.

his calf in 9.86. Jason Minor and Jake Minor won second in the team roping with a 4.82 run. Jason Minor got out of Cusick with $1,151 for Sunday’s work. Justin Luhr of Medical Lake won the steer wrestling, pocketing $489 for a 4.78 second run. Jacob Stacy of Soap Lake won second with a 5.42. Stacy also won second in the saddle bronc riding. He left Cusick with $483 in all. Stacy is the grandson of Ernie and Riet Westphal of Cusick. The Westphals spent most of the fair showing people how to use a spinning wheel, but took time out Sunday to watch Stacy compete. Derk Robinson of Clarkston, Wash., won the saddle bronc riding with a 73-point ride. He won $316. Cole Slagel of Emmett, Idaho, won the bareback riding. He won $285 for his 70-point ride.

Grizzly football warming up Grizzly quarterback Ryan Rapp waits for the hike during the first football practice in Newport Wednesday morning, Aug. 15 under new coach Zac Farnam, pictured in background. Forty-eight kids have turned out for Newport football this season. The first game is Aug. 31 at Mason, and the first home game is Sept. 7 when the Grizzlies host border rivals Priest River at 7 p.m. Priest River, Selkirk and Cusick also start their season Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. Cusick plays Wallace at home, Selkirk takes on Northport at home and Priest River hits the road to play Kettle Falls.

Derek Kolbaba of Walla Walla won the bull riding with an 81 point ride Sunday. He finished ahead of Laine Baze, who had a 77-point ride. Kolbaba won $480. Cheyenne Allan won the barrel racing with a 17.423 run, finishing ahead of Connlee Gray, who ran a 17.842. Allan collected $611 and Gray $506. Makenzie Fuller won the breakaway roping, winning $599 for a run that took only 2.53 seconds. She was a half second faster than Sierra Ridley, who won $449 for a 3.12 second run.

Many win at Sandpoint, too The Bonner County Fair Rodeo took place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17-18, with many competitors riding at both rodeos. Jared Parke doubled up, winning the tie down roping with a 10.02 run. He also won the team roping at Sandpoint, roping with Clayton Hansen, who he partnered with to win the Cusick team roping. The tie down roping at Sandpoint paid $695 and the team roping $668. In all Parke won $2,543 at the two rodeos. Colbert veterinarian Jed McKinlay handily won the bareback riding at Sandpoint. He scored 79 points and won $639, finishing ahead of Cole Slagel who won the Cusick bareback riding. Jacob Stacy had a good weekend. He won the steer wrestling at Sandpoint, flopping his steer in 4.75 seconds and collecting $695. He also won third in the saddle bronc riding for another $337. Devin Richter of Omak was bucked off his bronc at Cusick but won the saddle bronc riding at Sandpoint with an 80 point ride. He won $675 for that effort. SEE PARKE, 8B

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Tsunami Sprint Triathlon nears USK – The first ever Tsunami Sprint Triathlon is right around the corner. About 30 competitors have registered, and sign ups are still available. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 1 starting at Cusick City Park. Athletes will swim across the Pend Oreille River – about 0.6 of a mile – then take on a bike loop from the powwow grounds, returning there to start the run portion. The bike route has changed. The 17.5-mile route will take Powwow Park Road to the Usk Bridge. Riders will make a loop there, traveling down the reservation, looping back around, and heading for the dike road. The last segment is a four-mile run along the Pend Oreille River. The entry fee is $50 for individuals. Entry forms are available at www.tsunamisprint.com, or sign up through active.com. Team registration has dropped to $50 per team. Proceeds will go to area food banks. First place prizes will be awarded to winners from each zip code. Team relays of two or three people

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 Priest River Volleyball vs. Lakeland: 4 p.m. - Lakeland Kidz Rock Dance Fitness Class: 5-5:30 p.m. - Camas Center Gym, Usk THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 Priest River Cross Country at Bonners Ferry Jamboree: 10 a.m. - Bonners Ferry Priest River Girls Soccer vs. Timberlake: 7 p.m. - Priest RIver SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Indoor Test Run: 10 a.m. - Camas Center, Usk

will be competing overall for the “ice torch.” Check-in for the race begins at 8 a.m. with the event starting at 10 a.m. KALTRAN will be transporting all competitors to the Cusick City Park. A pre-event test run will be held at the Camas Center in Usk Saturday, Aug. 25. There is a $10 registration fee. There will also be a $10 Camas Center fee if the participant does not have a membership. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the event begins at 10 a.m. A potluck is planned for Friday, Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. at Cusick City Park. There will be music and karaoke. Bring a healthy dish to share. A prize will be awarded for the healthiest recipe. Festivities on the day of the Tsunami Sprint include a drum circle inside the powwow pavilion. There will be drums made available to people that do not have their own. Contact Cynthia Merritt at 509-435-6398. Concessions will be available Saturday morning. For more information, email tsunamisprint@gmail.com.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 27 Kidz Rock Dance Fitness Class: 5-5:30 p.m. - Camas Center Gym, Usk TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 Group Hike at Lakeshore Trail, Priest Lake: 9 a.m. - Meet at Priest River Senior Center Priest River Boys Soccer vs. St. Maries: 5 p.m. - Priest River Priest River Volleyball vs. St. Maries: 6:30 p.m. - St. Maries WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 Kidz Rock Dance Fitness Class: 5-5:30 p.m. - Camas Center Gym, Usk

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Spirit Lake community holds fundraiser for family of drowning victim SPIRIT LAKE – The Spirit Lake community hopes to help the family of a boy who drown earlier this summer. Live music and games will be part of a fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 25 for the family of AJ Markworth, who died after an incident at the Spirit Lake Mill Pond July 11. Markworth and friends were swimming when he lost his footing and went under water. His friend tried to save him but was unable. He was underwater for a while before rescue workers pulled him out. He was airlifted to a Spokane hospital where he died July 13 due to a heart attack. The fundraiser will help with medical expenses and a memorial. “Rock on with AJ” is set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Spirit Lake Park. There will be an auction, live music and activities including a dunk tank, face painting, water balloons, jumping castle, food and vendors. Send donations to: Paula Flodquist, P.O. Box 864, Spirit Lake, ID 83869.

Meet your neighbors at Old Timers Day BLANCHARD – Old Timers Day at the Blanchard Grange will be a chance to visit with neighbors and show of your prize produce and craft projects, county fair style. The Blanchard Grange will be the site for the festivities Saturday, Aug. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be exhibits of garden produce and crafts, games for kids and adults and food for sale, including hot dogs, German dogs and chili. Old Timers Day was held years ago. It’s back in place of Blanchard Daze this year.

Newport rodeo queen tryouts Sept. 15 NEWPORT – For the first time, in addition to Pend Oreille County residents, the Newport Rodeo Queen tryouts will be open to young women from West Bonner County. Tryouts are scheduled for Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Riverbank Restaurant in Oldtown. The rodeo queen contest is open to young women 16 to 22 years old. An application must be completed and returned by Sept. 8. Call 509292-2223 or 208-691-2920 for information.

Rummage sale set for Labor Day weekend

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NEWPORT – The local chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is once again offering fresh food for those in need, in conjunction with Second Harvest of the Inland Northwest, Thursday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is held at the American Lutheran Church, 332801 Highway 2, west of Newport. Fresh produce and perishable food will be available at no cost. Angel Paws of Pend Oreille County will participate, distributing dog and cat food for Pend Oreille County residents. Angel Paws members can also assist county residents with low cost or free spay and neuter for dogs and cats or financial assistance for necessary veterinary procedures. Only one household pickup per recipient is allowed, so bring your neighbor. Boxes are in limited supply so bring a box or two for your food, if possible. Questions can be directed to Nichole Smoot at 509-6711432. The final food distribution for 2012 will be Oct. 18.

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Country breakfasts, sportsman’s dinner happening in Blanchard BLANCHARD – The Blanchard Area Seniors, Inc., will hold a rummage sale Friday, Aug. 31 through Sept. 3 from 9 a.m. each day until the volunteers are tired. The sale will benefit the Blanchard Community Center and will be held at 26299 Highway 41 in downtown Blanchard. Donations of rummage are being accepted now and during the sale. For information about having items picked up or to schedule delivery of items call Barb at 208437-4480 or Sandy at 208-4372010. Country breakfasts at the Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho, will not be scheduled Sept. 3 or Oct. 1 but will be held

select Mondays from 7-11 a.m. as follows: Aug. 27, Sept. 10, 17 and 24 and Oct. 8 with conclusion of the season Oct. 15. This program is supported by donations and volunteers. No one will be turned away due to inability to donate. Everyone is welcome. The Annual Sportsman’s Dinner with silent auction will be held Saturday, Sept. 29 from 5-8 p.m. featuring sports related items at the Blanchard Community Center. The event is open to the public and the cost is $8 per person. Donations of sports related items are needed for the auction. A contact for commercially processed meats is also needed, that could be donated or offered at a low cost to the organization. Call the center for more information or to donate for any of the events, 208-437-1037.

COURTESY PHOTO|CHRIS BISHOP

Geology in Blanchard Dean and Margie Yongue, right and second from right, gave presentations last week about local and Northwest geology in Blanchard, and brought lots of sample rocks and minerals for attendees to see. They also brought antique mining and surveying equipment. Kids got to screen for crystals and pan for gold, as seen here.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blanchard Community Center Weight Watchers: 11:30 a.m. to Noon Weigh in and Noon meeting - Camas Center for Community Wellness, Usk Notes: updated July 2012 Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Sacheen Ladies of the Lake: Noon - Various Locations, call President Maria Bullock at 509-998-4221 Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Priest River TOPS: 6 p.m. Priest River Free Methodist Church Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for locations Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House in Newport THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick 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 Story Time: 1 p.m. - Newport Library Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Hospital Cafeteria Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Blanchard TOPS: 8:30-10 a.m. Blanchard Community Church Overeaters Anonymous: 10 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Stitchery Club: 1-3 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Dance Class: 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown, House of the Lord ‘Pryde of the West’: 7 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - VFW, 220

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Larch St., Priest River. Call Jan 208-946-6131 SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Sacheen Lake Association Highway 211 Clean- up: 8 a.m. - Myers-Harter Sanctuary Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Women’s AA: 9:30 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Old Timers Day: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Blanchard Grange Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown ‘Pryde of the West’: 7 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 ‘Pryde of the West’: 3 p.m. Pend Oreille Playhouse Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House MONDAY, AUGUST 27 Blanchard Community Breakfast: 7-11 a.m. - Blanchard Community Center Hospitality House Potluck: Noon - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Hospital Cafeteria Blanchard Grange Potluck: 6:30 p.m. - Blanchard Grange Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 Blanchard Spinners: Blanchard Community Center Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library Usk Community Club Meeting: 12:30 p.m. - Usk Community Hall West Bonner Library Story Hour: 2:45 p.m. - West Bonner Library in Priest River Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Overeaters Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church, Newport, use back entrance Cusick Freshmen Orientation: 6 p.m. - Cusick High School Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Bingo: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles Spirit Lake Visions, Inc.: 7 p.m. - 5525 New Hampshire St., Spirit Lake Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. -

St. Anthony’s Church Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Newport TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Weight Watchers: 11:30 a.m. to Noon Weigh in and Noon meeting - Camas Center for Community Wellness, Usk Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Priest River TOPS: 6 p.m. Priest River Free Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House in Newport

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 409 S. Spokane • Newport Sunday Morning 10 a.m. (509) 939-0676 CalvaryNewport@aol.com / 97.3 FM “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES

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

Willenbrock joins Spokane law firm SPOKANE – Colin Willenbrock, a 2002 graduate of Newport High School, has been hired as an attorney with Winston & Cashatt, a multidisciplinary regional Willenbrock law firm based in Spokane. Willenbrock’s practice focuses on commercial and constructionrelated litigation. He counsels clients on a wide variety of litigation matters including breach of contract claims, construction disputes, business entity dissolution, officer and director liability, shareholder disputes, anti-competitive practices, and banking and finance matter. Prior to joining Winston &

Blanchard wants to start Junior Grange BLANCHARD – The Blanchard Grange is working toward a Junior Grange for kids ages 5-14. Anyone interested should contact Danni at 208-437-4380.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service ~ 10:00 a.m. Church School ~ 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available Rev. Russell Clark 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

CHURCH DIRECTORY

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH

1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays: Girls Club, ages 9 to 12, 6:30 to 8:00 pm Soul’d Out Youth, ages 13 thru 19, 6:00 pm Church ~ 447-3265 Pastor Mitch McGhee E-mail pineridgecc@gmail.com

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS S.S. ~ 9:30 • Worship ~ 11 a.m. Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m. (Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Sandy Strait - 509-447-3687

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Services - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wed. - Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.newportchurchoffaith.com

Cashatt, Willenbrock served as the senior judicial law clerk to Washington State Court of Appeals Judge Dennis Sweeney. Willenbrock is admitted to practice in the state courts in Washington and Idaho and U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Washington and Idaho. Willenbrock earned his law degree from the Gonzaga University School of Law and has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Redlands. Winston & Cashatt is a multidisciplinary, regional law firm that has been serving clients for more than 60 years. An experienced litigation firm, it represents a roster of local and national clients through its offices in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene.

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time September - May AWANA - Tuesday 5:30 p.m. The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH 4 Miles South of Newport, Hwy. 2 Sun.: 9:30 Sun. School, 10:30, Worship, 6 p.m. Evening Service Sun. & Wed. at Pastor’s house. Jams 5pm 2nd Saturdays Pastor, Walt Campbell: 447-5101

CATHOLIC MASSES

HOUSE OF THE LORD

Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m. Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. - 5p.m. Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 - 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m. Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 10 a.m. “United Generation Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.hotl.me

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

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

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

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O B I T UA R I E S

Alvin Kempe Ione

Alvin Kempe of Ione passed away at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane Aug. 19. He was 75. Mr. Kempe lived most of his life in the north part of Pend Oreille County. He was born July 21, 1937, near Metaline. He graduated from Metaline Falls High School in 1955. He spent two years in the U.S. Army, being discharged in September of 1962 and then served four years of reserve. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and he will dearly be missed by all his friends and family, family members said. Mr. Kempe is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Lillian (Tillie) Kempe, and his one sibling, brother Warren Kempe. He leaves behind his friends and family, his wife Jackie Kempe, daughter Kelly Conrad, daughter Jonni Kroll and son-in-law Darryl Kroll, daughter Kris and son-in-law Alan Lavigueur, grandchildren Jackie Red and fiance Andy Smith, Jessica and Chad Dawson, Josh Conrad, Charlie Lavigueur and greatgranddaughter Alexis Rudd. A Rosary will be held Wednesday, Aug., 22 at 7 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Ione with a Funeral Mass and reception Thursday Aug. 23 at 11 a.m. also at St. Bernard’s. A graveside service will be announced at a later date. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermanknapp.com.

Sharon Ellen Rucker Cusick

Sharon Ellen Rucker of Cusick passed away from an illness Aug. 16 at the age of 68. She was born July 23, 1944, to Wesley and Rucker Ellen Boggs. She was one of four children, along with sisters Phyllis and Gail and brother Ted Boggs. Mrs. Rucker married her lifelong true love Dayle Dean Rucker May 12, 1961. They enjoyed many memories. They had two daughters, Sherry and Brenda, both of Cusick; six grandchildren, Brian, Breeanna, Brandon, Kade, Ashley and Tanner; and five great-grandchildren, Shania, Mia, Trevin, Myleigh and Zoey. Dean and Sharon were known for their gardening and beautiful roses, farming, raising horses, huckleberries and panning for gold in the creek. She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, family and friends. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermanknapp.com.

Dolores Jeanne Sanderson Spokane

Dolores J. Sanderson, formerly of Bonner County and Diamond Lake, lost her battle with pancreatic cancer and passed away Sanderson Aug. 20 at Spokane Hospice House. She was 81 years old. Mrs. Sanderson was born Feb. 28, 1931, at Camas Hot Springs, Mont., to Dorothy Mae Freeman and Walter W. Crandall. She was a resident of Spokane for nearly 20 years. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Norman C. Sanderson “Sandy,” sister Collette Youngsman of Yuma Ariz., daughter Shirley L. Shirkey and her husband Skip of Seatac Wash., daughter Dorothy Stevens of Spokane and son John C. Sanderson, and his wife Liz of Spokane. She also is survived by 17 grandchildren, 32 greatgrandchildren, and 14 greatgreat-grandchildren. Mrs. Sanderson was preceded

in death by her brother Laroy Crandall, sister Dulcie Marie Crandall, her son Kenneth Burright, and her daughter Linda Dolores Gilbert. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family suggests a donation to Spokane Hospice in her memory. Memorial services will be Friday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. at Sherman Knapp Funeral Home, 423 W. Second, Newport. A graveside burial will follow. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermanknapp.com.

Nancy Wright Spokane

Nancy Wright passed away July 31 at the age of 65. She was born in Newport July 12, 1947, and she lived most of her adult life in Spokane, with the exception of a period of time she lived and worked in Portland, Ore. Ms. Wright was generous to her family and friends and found happiness in this generosity, her family said. She enjoyed books, her cats Ivan and Gus, movies and watching sports on television. She was content with her life and looking forward to retirement, which unfortunately was too short. Her family said the world was a better place for including Ms. Wright. All who knew her will miss her and they wish her safe passage on to the next phase of her journey. Ms. Wright was preceded in death by her father, Edward Wright. She is survived by her mother, Ruth Wright of Spokane, brother Gary and wife Carol of Kennewick, Wash., brother Michael and wife Sherrie of Spokane, and her nieces and nephews who were very close to her. Ms. Wright became an advocate of Hospice and their mission. She and her family request memorial contributions be made on her behalf to Hospice of Spokane, P.O. Box 2215, Spokane WA 99210.

Douglas G. McArthur Longview, Wash.

Douglas G. McArthur of Longview, Wash., passed away July 27 after spending three months in a Longview adult care facility. He was McArthur 94. Mr. McArthur was born in Canada on July 4, 1918, to Arthur and Lidia McArthur. At the age of 2, his family moved to Newport. He was raised there and graduated Newport High School in 1936. He was class valedictorian and graduated with high honors. After attending Washington State University for one year, majoring in chemistry, he had to go back to work and save money to continue his education. From 1938 through 1941 he worked as a rural electrical engineer under the Electrification Program that President Roosevelt started. Mr. McArthur surveyed for the power lines from Grand Coulee Dam and Box Canyon Dam, going into the rural areas of northeastern Washington, northern Idaho and northwestern Montana, bringing electricity to many people who had no electrical power. World War II began and Mr. McArthur signed up with the Army Air Corps, becoming a pilot and captain of “The Flying Fortress,” the B17. He flew 35 missions over Europe, returning home with numerous medals and ribbons reflecting his service in the Air Corps. In 1945, with his military service completed, he married the love of his life, Barbara (Goddard) McArthur and they enjoyed 62 years of marriage. He went to Washington State University in 1947 and graduated in 1951 with a mechanical engineering degree. He moved his family to western Washington in 1956 and he went to work for Weyerhaeuser Co. as a civil SEE OBIT, 8B

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, Aug. 13 THEFT – Coyote Trail Rd., report of submersible pump stolen from well. THEFT – Hwy. 2, Newport, fiber optics reported missing over weekend. THEFT – Hwy. 20, report of timber theft from property. ARREST – Hwy. 2, Jeremy J. Richardson, 37, of Spokane was arrested on a warrant. HARASSMENT – N. Shore Diamond Lake, report of neighbor leaving items in driveway and road attempting to give complainant flat tires. SEX OFFENSE – 2nd Ave., Cusick, report of sex offence. CHILD ABUSE – Hwy. 31, report of campers threatening to beat their children. ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 20, report that white SUV heading north almost struck another car. BURGLARY – N. 1st Ave., Ione, report that a group of six teenagers just tried to break into the house. Tuesday, Aug. 14 ACCIDENT – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of two vehicles blocking, non-injury accident. THREATENING – W 7th St., report that neighbor came to door yelling and threatening complainant. ARREST – Becki Lynn Bornschein, 38, of Colville was transported from Spokane County Jail to Pend Oreille Jail on a warrant. THEFT – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of purse stolen from unlocked vehicle yesterday. THEFT – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of shoplifting. DRUGS – Kalispel Reservation VEHICLE THEFT – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, reported theft of an auto. TRESPASSING – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Monumental Way, Cusick, report of intoxicated male stating he needs police. ALCOHOL OFFENSE – Beaver Valley Rd., report of MIP party; drugs involved. Wednesday, Aug. 15 DISTURBANCE – Monumental Way, Cusick, report of subject refusing to leave. COURT COMMITMENT – S. Garden Ave., Newport, Bradley Dean Thew, 22, of Newport was arrested for failure to comply. ACCIDENT – S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of two-vehicle accident.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 Public Hospital District No. 1 Board: 4 p.m. - Sandifur Meeting Room, Newport Hospital Pend Oreille County Library District Board: 5 p.m. - PUD Conference Room, Newport Priest River Airport Board: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River City Hall SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Diamond Lake Improvement Association Annual Meeting: Fire Hall, Highway 2 Pend Oreille Democrats Picnic: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Newport City Park

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SUSPICIOUS PERSON – Coyote Trail Rd., report that subject could be wanted person. ARREST – Hwy. 211, Gaylord N. Smith, 67, of Newport was arrested for harassment. SUSPICIOUS PERSON – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of group of people coming in and out of store and putting strange crystal pebbles all over. Thursday, Aug. 16. NOISE COMPLAINT – Hwy. 20, report of noise that started at 4 a.m. TRESPASSING – Coyote Trail Rd. ARREST – Old LeClerc Rd., Myles CJ Robertson, 25, of Ione was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer. SEX OFFENSE – S. Warren Ave., Newport, report of sex offense. SEX OFFENSE – LeClerc Rd. N., report of sex offense. ASSAULT – Hwy. 2, report of male subject assaulting friend. ARREST – Hwy. 2, David Lee Johnson, 57, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault. VEHICLE FIRE – Monumental Way, Cusick SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Union Ave., Newport, report that four juveniles look like they were taking things out of the flowerpots. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Westside Calispell Rd., report that male and female stopped complainant and seemed to be intoxicated. TRESPASSING – Diamond Lake, report that subjects won’t leave after being told to. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Scott Ave., Newport, report of complainant stating subject involved in order is in alley behind house. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – N. Washington Ave., report that male is yelling and can hear things smashing. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL – N. Washington Ave., report of respondent hearing yelling between a male and female. Friday, Aug. 17 BURGLARY – W. 7th St., Newport, report that someone broke into apartment last night and stole a Wii game system. FIRE – Hwy. 20 DISTURBANCE – S. Union Ave., Newport, report of subjects yelling at each other in the alley behind residence. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Yergens Rd., Newport, report that male subject almost drowned; swallowed a lot of water. ARREST – Levitch Rd., Newport, Michael P. Butler, 48, of Cusick was arrested for violation of a no contact order. ERRATIC DRIVER – W. Spruce St., Newport, report of female driving all over road; went wrong way on Union. ARREST – Rebecca Ranai Gorley, 25, of Cusick was arrested for an out of county warrant. ERRATIC DRIVER – W. Kelly Drive, report of male speeding and skidding around corners. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Western Larch Rd., report of group of people believed to be trespassing on bank owned property. THEFT – W. Walnut St., report of gas drive off. ERRATIC DRIVER – Davis Lake, report of Mazda pickup all over

|| WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

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MONDAY, AUGUST 27 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 Board: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione Newport School Board: 4:30 p.m. - District Office Priest River Budget Hearing: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop: 6 p.m. - Cusick

roadway and tailgating. TRAFFIC OFFENSE – Hwy. 211, report of Ford Thunderbird going 80 mph. FIREWORKS – E. Joyner Drive, report of large fireworks going off in the area. NOISE COMPLAINT – Pend Oreille Homes Rd., report that campers are drunk and loud on the island. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Greenhouse Rd., report of motorcycle on property trespassing and CDs missing from open porch area. ARREST – Hwy. 2, Jeffrey H. Schoeny, 19, was arrested for minor in possession/consumption of alcohol. Saturday, Aug. 18 PROSTITUTION – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of possible prostitution. ARREST – S. Union Ave., Newport, Vincent Howard Fox, 58, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence. BOATING OFFENSE – Pend Oreille River TRESPASSING – Pend Oreille Homes Rd., report that subjects have trespassed on complainant’s posted property. ANIMAL PROBLEM – W. 5th St., Newport, report of dog dead found, believe neighbor may have poisoned it. AGNECY ASSIST – Tweedie Rd., request assist with a suspicious vehicle involved in disturbance in Bonner County. AGENCY ASSIST – Tweedie Rd., report of pickup ramming other vehicles. FRIEWORKS – Sandy Shores Rd., report of large amount of fireworks going off. FIREWORKS – Hwy. 2, report that someone is shooting fireworks at cars. ARREST – Larry Keith Tull, 39, of Newport was arrested for criminal trespass. ARREST – Richard Deon Smith, 26, of Newport was arrested for driving while license suspended. Sunday, Aug. 19 DISTURBANCE – W. 2nd St., Newport, report of female outside yelling and screaming. SUSPCIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of suspicious circumstances, complainant brought juvenile to lobby. ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 20, report of passing in no pass zone, slamming on brakes in front of complainant, weaving in and out of cars and speeding. BOATING OFFENSE – Pend Oreille River, deputy out with vessel. BOATING OFFENSE – Pend Oreille River, deputy out with vessel. BOATING OFFENSE – Pend Oreille River, deputy out with jet ski. THEFT – Hwy. 20, reported theft of laptop and guitar. PHONE OFFENSE – S. Union Ave., Newport, complainant reports receiving harassing phone calls and texts from ex who placed a protective order against him. INTOXICATION – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of officer out with approximately 11 individuals reportedly drinking on the fourth floor. ILLEGAL BURNING – N. Warren

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Ave., Newport, report of subjects burning 3-4 foot fire in back yard. AIRCRAFT – Berry Rd., report of extremely low flying aircraft. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Quail Loop, Newport, report that suspicious vehicle turning into caller’s driveway. ARREST – Hwy. 2, Ricard L. Smith, 27, of Spokane was arrested on a local warrant. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Allen Rd., report that SUV with flatbed trailer pulled up to residence at the end of the road. ACCIDENT – Hwy. 20, report of injury accident.

WEST BONNER COUNTY Monday, Aug. 13 ARREST – Hwy. 2, Priest River, Len Teal, 38, of Oldtown was arrested on a warrant of attachment in Priest River. THEFT – Hwy. 57, Priest River Tuesday, Aug. 14 NON INJURY ACCIDENT – Bayview Drive, Coolin MARINE INCIDENT – Priest Lake ACCIDENT – Old Priest River Rd., Priest River ARREST – Railroad Ave., Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING – GleasonMcAbee Falls Rd., Priest River, report of a reckless vehicle. Wednesday, Aug. 15 ARREST – Hwy. 2, Priest River, Shaun Savage, 25, of Oldtown was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant. AIRCRAFT PROBLEM – Cavanaugh Bay Rd., Coolin, report of a non injury aircraft accident. RECKLESS DRIVING – Hwy. 41, Oldtown DOMESTIC DISPUTE – Hwy. 57, Priest Lake, report of a family offence. ARREST – Eastriver Rd., Priest River, Joshua M. Pettit, 24, of Priest River was arrested on warrants. Thursday, Aug. 16 BATTERY – Edgemere Cutoff, Priest River, a warrant is being requested for a 37-year-old Priest River man for the crime of domestic battery in the presence of children. Friday, Aug. 17 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. Jackson Ave., Priest River GRAND THEFT – Cemetery Rd., Priest River ARREST – 7th St., Priest River ACCIDENT – Wisconsin St., Priest River Saturday, Aug. 18 WEAPON OFFENSE – Als Welding Rd., Spirit Lake ASSIST OTHER AGENCY – Kalispell Island Shore, Priest Lake ARREST – Outback Loop, Spirit Lake, Aaron Gillock, 31, of Spirit Lake was arrested for battery and a felony warrant out of Washington. DISORDERLY CONDUCT – Hwy. 41, Oldtown, report of felony malicious injury to property. Sunday, Aug. 19 MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY – Hwy. 57, Priest River ARREST – LeClerc Rd., Oldtown, Devin Kendrick, 42, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.

Community Center Pend Oreille County Republican Central Committee: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Pend Oreille County Republican Party: 7-8:30 p.m. - American Legion, Cusick

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 Oldtown Budget Hearing: 5:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall West Bonner Water and Sewer Budget Hearing: 6 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall Selkirk School Board: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room

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421 S. Spokane Ave., Newport, WA (509) 447-2433

THE MINER

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AUGUST 22, 2012 |

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

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THE NEWPORT MINER STATE MINER

[West Bonner County]

On the Internet at

www.pendoreillerivervalley.com

Mon. thru Fri.., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or come in to The Office at 421 S. Spokane Ave., Newport. Mail to 421 S. Spokane Ave., Newport, WA 99156

Dates will be from Oct 1, 2012 to March 30, 2013, with possible options to extend from Apr 1, 2013 to March 30, 2017. Quotes must be received at 10710 N. Newport Hwy, Spokane, WA. 99218, No Later Than 5pm September 11, 2012. Quote must be for the work described in the “Statement of Work”. Evaluation factors will be rated “Go” or “No-Go. The factors are; price per month; past performance; experience; equipment; quality assurance plan; reliability. You may contact the appropriate office to look at the facility and job requirements: Metaline: 509-446-1037

Deadlines

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

Rates

First 20 Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00/Week Each Additional Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45¢ ea. Special: 2 Weeks Consecutive Run . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Week Free Hot Box - First 20 Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00/Week Each Additional Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60¢ ea. Classified Ads require pre-payment

You may obtain a copy of the “Request for Quotes” and “Statement of Work” from the local U.S. Border Patrol office or Contact: U.S. Border Patrol, Attn: Procurement, 10710 N. Newport Hwy, Spokane, WA 99218; PH: 509-353-2747 Special consideration will be accepted for businesses that are registered with the US Small Business Administration such as; disabled veteran, HUB Zone, 8a, etc.

Free ads

•Items for Free: One week run only, 20 words or less. Offer limited to One Free Ad per Week. • Found Ads: Items found will be run one time FREE, 20 Words or less.

The winning bidder will be required to have: Federal Tax ID number, obtain a Dunn and Bradstreet number, and register in the governments Central Contract Registration (CCR). A local business license may also be required if your local city or county requires one. Direct/electronic deposit of your payments will be required. The winning bidder and all employees are subject to a criminal history and background investigation. ALL of this will only be required IF YOU ARE AWARDED THE CONTRACT.

Payment terms

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

Classified Display Ads

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

Statewide Classified

Reach more than 1,100,000 Homes in 115 Washington State Community Newspapers. One Week, up to 25 Words, Prepaid - $195- 25 Words, $8 each additional. •Reach 325,000 Homes in 48 Idaho State Community Newspapers. One Week, up to 25 words prepaid $125. Deadline: 12 days before publication.

Bill • Ed • Marcus • Ted • Jeff

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

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

NURSING OPPORTUNITIES Life Care Center of Sandpoint RN | LPN Full-time positions available for Idaholicensed nurses. $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time night shift RNs.

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HELP WANTED

WANTED: HEAVY EQUIPMENT And truck mechanic, must have own tools, shop in Newport, pay depends on experience. (509) 4474214 to apply. (28-3) WANTED: Three teen age boys to stack 2 tons of hay. (208) 610-9823. (29p) Every day is Sale Day in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

D r i v e r s N e e d e d

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

BUSINESS SERVICES

THE WATER PROFESSIONALS

Engineered Roof & Floor Trusses

Corrections

HELP WANTED

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

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND FEMALE long haired, medium black dog, white paws. Spring Valley, Newport. August 14th. (509) 953-4307. (29) FOUND Chihuahua without collar August 9th, Priest River area. (208) 448-1270. (29)

Long-term care experience is preferred. We offer great pay and benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) and paid vacation, sick days and holidays. Vickie O’Connor, Staff Development Coordinator, Assistant Director of Nursing 208-265-9299 | 208-265-9710 Fax 1125 N. Division St. Sandpoint, ID 83864 Vickie_O’Connor@LCCA.com Visit us online at

LCCA.COM.

EOE/M/F/V/D – 34312

Short of cash; long on “Stuff?” Advertise in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. Call (509) 447-2433.

Drivers needed for the current school year! • No Experience Necessary • Equal Opportunity Employer

• WELL DRILLING • PUMPS • WATER TREATMENT

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

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

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

HEALTH CARE OPPORTUNITIES Life Care Center of Sandpoint DIETARY AIDE Full-time position available. Should have a familiarity with clinical diets. COOK Part-time position available for a qualified individual with food preparation experience and a familiarity with clinical diets. HOUSEKEEPING | LAUNDRY AIDE Part-time position available. Laundry care and housekeeping experience are preferred. Long-term care experience is preferred. We offer great pay and benefits to fulltime associates, including medical coverage, 401(k) and paid vacation, sick days and holidays. Vickie O’Connor, Staff Development Coordinator, Assistant Director of Nursing 208-265-9299 | 208-265-9710 Fax 1125 N. Division St. Sandpoint, ID 83864 Vickie_O’Connor@LCCA.com Visit us online at

LCCA.COM.

EOE/M/F/V/D – 34316

CALL: 447-0505 Or Stop By DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES 1624 W. 7th • Newport

HELP WANTED

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

NORTHEAST TRI COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT (NETCHD) has an opening for the following position: Registered Dietician/Nutritionist to work in the Colville, Newport and Republic community health offices. Salary range: depending on qualifications. This contracted position is fortyfive hours per month. Qualifications: Registered Dietician OR Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Certification by the State of Washington (or eligible). Preferred requirements: previous public health experience working in the WIC, Children with Special Health Care Needs and Maternity Support Services programs; proficiency in analyzing and assessing data, compiling reports. All applicants to be considered must complete a NETCHD application. Application closing date: August 28, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. A job description and application are available on the NETCHD website: www.netchd.org or by contacting Northeast Tri County Health District, 240 E. Dominion Ave., Colville WA 99114, (509) 684-1301. NETCHD is a drug and alcohol free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

Transit Driver in Newport Rural Resources Community Action is accepting applications for a Transit Driver in Newport. This position is responsible for transporting the public to and from scheduled destinations. This is 15-24 hours per week; $13.24–14.32 per hour, D.O.E. Requires successful completion of a drug test, criminal background check, safe driving record last 5 years, physical, and the ability to lift 50/lbs unassisted. Applicants without a current CDL, passenger endorsement and nine months experience working for a public or private transit agency will not be considered. For application and complete position description contact WorkSource, 956 South Main Street, Suite B, Colville, WA 99114 or 509-685-6158. Rural Resources is an AA/EOE employer.

Trusses - Our Only Business

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

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BUSINESS SERVICES

TrussTek, Inc.

Acceptability

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

HELP WANTED

The United States Border Patrol is seeking price quotes from interested parties to provide custodial services to the U.S. Border Patrol station located at: 105 Hwy 31, Metaline, WA. 99152; PH: 509-4461037

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

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Dept of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection U.S. Border Patrol Spokane Sector 10710 N. Newport Hwy Spokane, WA 99218 Request for Quote; Janitorial Contract Metaline, WA

[Pend Oreille County]

and GEM

HELP WANTED

Who Knows What Treasure You Could Unearth?

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ADOPTION ADOPTION: Active Doctors, playful pup, Love & Laughter, stay home parent yearns for 1st baby. Expenses paid. Brent & Keri 1-888-411-0530 EDUCATION/CAREER TRAINING ATTEND COLLEGE online from home. *Medical *Business *Criminal Justice. *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 866-483-4429. www. CenturaOnline.com Get fast relief for an upset budget with The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. They work for others; they’ll work for you! Call (509) 447-2433.

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NATIONALLY ACCREDITED live Online Instructor Led Programs at MildredElley.edu/online. Medical and Non-Medical Transcription, Physician-Based Billing & Coding, HospitalBased Coding. Lifetime Job Placement Assistance. 888-502-1878 EVENTS-FESTIVALS ANNOUNCE your festival for only pennies. Four weeks to 2.7 million readers statewide for about $1,200. Call this newspaper or 1 (206) 634-3838 for more details. FINANCIAL LOCAL PRIVATE INVESTOR loans money on real estate equity. I loan on houses, raw land, commercial property and property development. Call Eric at (800) 563-3005. www.fossmortgage.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY

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

HEALTH CLINICS, cont.

Law Office of Denise Stewart

N.E. Tri County Health District

CHIROPRACTIC

MASSAGE THERAPY

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

Bliss Chiropractic Health Center

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

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

COUNSELING Molly Phillips, LICSW, CMHS, GMHS

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

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

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

Wayne Lemley, D.D.S.

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

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

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

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

Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy

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

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

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY Priest River Rehab Services

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

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

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

HEALTH CLINICS Kaniksu Health Services Priest River Medical Clinic

Family Practice, Minor Emergencies Behavioral Health Mon. & Wed., 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tue. & Thu., 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (208) 448-2321

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

PRINTING Printing & Design . . . at The Miner

We Have a Million Ideas for Our Customers! 421 S. Spokane, Newport -- 447-2433

REAL ESTATE Richard Bockemuehl

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

| AUGUST 22, 2012

HELP WANTED UP TO 30K Breeding program. We buy everything you raise. 4’ space 2 hours week. Free animal with appointment. Trades as good as cash. 1-509-720-3395 HELP WANTED -- DRIVERS DRIVERS --Choose your hometime from Weekly, 7/ ON-7/OFF, 14/ON-7/OFF, Full or Part-time. $0.01 increase per mile after 6 months. Requires 3 months recent experience. 800414-9569 www.driveknight. com

LEGAL SERVICES DIVORCE $135. $165 with children. No court appearances. Complete preparation. Includes custody, support, property division and bills. BBB member. (503) 772-5295. www. paralegalalternatives.com divorce@usa.com REAL ESTATE 50% OFF OCEANFRONT Condos! 2BR/2 BA was $700K now $399,000. Acquired from bank 1 hr Vancouver 2hrs Seattle 1-888-99-Marin x 5397

DIAMOND LAKE WATERFRONT On the beach! 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2 car garage, washer and dryer. $800/ month. (509) 951-8886, (509) 447-3670. (29-1)

WASHINGTON STATEWIDE ADS

TIME FOR a change? Haney Truck Line is seeking top-quality, professional truck drivers! Positions available now! CDL-A, hazmat, doubles required. Call now 1-888-414-4467. www.GOHANEY.com

WASHINGTON STATEWIDE ADS

TENANTS...

Need a home? Rental Homes Available

3 NEWPORT RENTALS Manufactured homes, water, sewer, garbage paid, furnished. 2 bedroom for $569/month, another 2 bedroom for $499/month and a 3 bedroom for $625 month. (509) 218-8206. (26-4p)

EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

IN NEWPORT 1 bedroom, 1 bath home. No smoking. No pets. $575/ month, $600 deposit. Call Amy (208) 290-1522. (28-3p)

Metaline Falls, WA

(509) 446-4100

Every day is Sale Day in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds.

TDD

1-425-562-4002

3 BEDROOM TRAILER No pets. Lazy Acres Trailer Park. Newport. (208) 4374502. (7-tf)

FOR LEASE Recently remodeled two bedroom, two bath home on 40 acre ranch in the Blanchard, Idaho area. New range, dishwasher, and cabinets. Two car garage. Large garden plot. Beautiful views. Easy highway access. $1,100 per month plus deposit. (208) 773-7897, by appointment only. (27-3p) NEWPORT DUPLEX 2 bedroom one bathroom duplex for rent. All appliances included. Close to hospital, schools, and park. $550.00 per month. Please call Brad for details at (208) 265-6106. (28-3p)

ON PEND OREILLE River, Idaho side. Furnished 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. All appliances: washer, dryer, dishwasher, gas fireplace. Available September 15 to June 1. No pets. No smoking. Good references. $495 plus deposit. (509) 999-1643. (28-3p) FOR RENT SOON Double wide manufactured home, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Secondary river lot at subdivision approximately 11 miles North of Newport. No smoking or pets. $600/ month, available September 1, 2012. (409) 4474629. (28-3p)

NEWPORT HOUSE 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Near City Park. $650 per month. First and last plus $500 security/ cleaning deposit. No smoking. No pets. Shawgo Brothers. (509) 550-9083. (509) 4472346. (28-3p) 418 BEARDMORE Priest River. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Smoking/ pets negotiable. Water, sewer/ trash included in monthly rent. of $750. Security deposit required. Available first of September. (208) 4481121. (29-3p) 3 BEDROOM Oldtown. $650/ month, includes water and sewer. $550 deposit. Available Septbember. (208) 2903867. (29-3)

HOUSING FOR RENT

1200 SQUARE FEET 2 bedroom, 1 bath. $525 per month plus deposit, includes water/ sewer/ garbage. Priest River. (208) 448-1823.(24-tf)

www.nprents.com

109 E. 5th Ave.

Northern Pines Real Estate Services 509-447-5922

1 Bedroom Apartments Income Limits Apply

HOUSING FOR RENT

Kaniksu Village Apartments

HOUSING FOR RENT

THE MINER

DIAMOND LAKE WATERFRONT HOME FOR RENT Beautifully remodeled home only 20 feet from the beach. Furnished 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home, $975 per month/ $750 deposit includes electricity, cable, internet, garbage, beach, dock. No pets, no smoking inside the home. Call (509) 475-7524. (273p)

Short of cash; long on “Stuff?” Advertise in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. Call (509) 447-2433 for full details.

Miner want ads work.

HOUSING FOR RENT

Get fast relief for an upset budget with The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. They work for others; they’ll work for you! Call (509) 447-2433.

HOUSING FOR RENT

Miner want ads work.

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

Accounting/Tax Service

Art Gallery

Animal Boarding

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

Jake’s Chimney Sweep

Cliff McDermeit 509- 447-2244

Open Daily 9-5 Scenic Photography Local Artisans Rustic Furnishings Espresso Free WiFi 12

Miner want ads work.

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

(208) 437-0224

Concrete

priestlakeimages.com Past mile 27 on Hwy 57, Priest Lake, Idaho

On Budget On Time EVERY TIME!

Stutes Construction

41 Homes built in the city since 1974

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

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

Pat & Eric

208-448-2717 208-420-7509

CHANDREA FARMS

Hurst Contracting

Newport

www.chandreafarms.com

Funiture/Floor Coverings

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

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

Home Loans

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

• VA • FHA • USDA

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

Priest River, Idaho

(208) 448-2443

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

The Loft

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

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

Quality Electrical Services at affordable prices

FREE Estimates

Inc.

Custom Homes

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

Owners Bob & Jane Clark

Equipment

Model Home By Appointment

BONNER SAW & POWER EQUIPMENT

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

Jim 208-660-9131 ID#RCE-1494

WA #DEPENCI913N4

Flood Services

WATER

CLEAN-UP DRY OUT RESTORE

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

Lic# RIVERCE886B7

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

Garage Doors

Glass

Health Foods

Mountain West

Priest River Glass

MOUNTAIN HARVEST HEALTH FOODS

WINDSHIELDS WHILE-U-WAIT

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

Priest River

Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Matt Dahlin

(509) 671-2276

Garage Doors Etc. Sales • Service Install • Openers

Idaho RCE-12308 Washington-FLOORMI974J1

Mon-Fri. 7-5 Sat 8-12

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

1-800-858-5013

WA. Contr. No. PRIESRG132NZ

208-448-2095 100 McKinley • Priest River

Internet

Lawncare

Painting

Plumbing

Lady Lawncare

LIBERTY PAINTING

KARDOS

EVERYTHING INTERNET

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

Storage

Is your yard screaming for attention? We’ll scream back at a reasonable rate.

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

Deb & Debbie 509-710-3976

PRIEST RIVER MINI STORAGE 5 Sizes

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

Conscientious & Reliable

Interior Exterior Repaints New Construction

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

Larry Liberty (208) 437-3353

Journeyman Plumber Senior &Vet Discounts

Toilets - Portable

Veterinary

Veterinarian

Excess

PEND OREILLE VETERINARY CLINIC

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

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

(208) 448-2290

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

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

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

Ben Franklin “Our Variety Shows”

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

Florist Florist

217 N State Ave. Oldtown, ID

Oldtown, ID • (208) 437-4822 Fuel

Floral

Traditions

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

Flowers Plants Chocolates Balloons Tuxedos Gifts

208-437-3513 2459 Hwy.2 • Oldtown

Heating/AC

• Heat Pumps • Geothermal

Delivering Propane & Fuel to All of Pend Oreille & Bonner Counties! Call us today!

YOUR HEATING COOLING & REFRIGERATION EXPERTS RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Carrier

• Furnaces • Radiant Heat

Wood Stoves - Gas Stoves - Pellet Stoves & Oil Furnaces Available • We Service All Major Brands • Air Leakage Testing Available

Installations • Service Free Quotes

Bonded • Insured • WA #AMERIEH901G

509-447-4962

Heating/AC Complete Heating, Cooling & Duct Systems

Gas Fireplaces & Inserts

(208) 448-1439

24 Hour Service: 509-671-6952

Priest River

Printing

Secondhand Store

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

Licensed in WA & ID

Portable Service

The Remodeling Specialists!

Commercial • Residential

208-448-2511

208-448-0643

(509) 447-3067 or 1-888-800-POVN (7686)

Shuttle

RCE

River City Electrical

#1 Home Builder in Newport.

509-447-5408 509-723-6959

Cafe • Internet • Gifts

Bob and Kathy Emerson Cusick, Pend Oreille Riverr 206-909-9438

(509) 447-0120

CLARK CONSTRUCTION

Electrical Services

(509) 993-5465

www.bearpawcarvings.com m

Digital Photos

Drywall

HURSTC 021R8

No Appointment Necessary Free Vacuum & Window Wash

OFF Wills

Construction

Dog Boarding

Free Estimates

10 Minute Oil Change

Construction

(509) 292-2200

• Dry Wall Hanging and Finishing Specialist ~ Also ~ • Full Remodeling Over 10-Years Experience

509-462-0827

Construction

• Reliable • Experienced Insured • Better Elk, Washington

Log Furniture and Rustic Decor

Specializing in Social Security & Personal Injury FREE Initial Consultation

Concrete

Concrete • Sand • Gravel

39102 N. Newport Hwy.

Attorney at Law

Hwy. 2, South of Newport

facebook.com/AutumnsLoft

www.jakescimneysweep.com

Cell 509-710-8939

Quality Chainsaw Carvings

Licensed in Washington and Idaho

50%

Chainsaw Carvings

1707 W. Broadway, Spokane, WA www.deissnerlaw.com

ID Lic# RCT-30773 WA Lic# DURKECL884D6

Dog Boarding & Training Family Atmosphere

Carpet

208-443-0216

Spokane Rock Products

Operating Since 1980 Professional, Experienced, Friendly Service Clean, Inspect, Masonry Repair Licensed and Bonded

23810 E. Blanchard Rd., Newport

Automotive

Dustin Deissner

Office Services • Affordable Tax Service • Any Size Business • Bookkeeping • Payroll, Taxes

Attorney

“Where our High Standards Meet Yours” Corner of Hwy 2 & Spokane Ave. (509) 447-2433

Well Drilling

Well Drilling & Pump Service Since 1964

Bus: 208-437-4168 Cell: 208-946-6944 stevepitts@verizon.net

Gently Used

Furniture • Appliances Household Items Fabric & More Consignments Available 9 am-5 pm Mon-Sat 5489 Hwy 2, Timberline Center Priest River, ID (208) 290-2248

Wrecking Yard

Now Paying Top Dollar for your junkers Cars • Trucks • Machinery

TERI-FIC AUTO SALVAGE Newport (509) 447-2487 Chewelah (509) 935-4095

THE MINER

DIAMOND LAKE 1800 square foot house, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, large kitchen, dining, living room. Lake view, dock and beach privileges, stove, refrigerator. 1800 square foot shop. $1100/ month plus deposit. (509) 447-4045.(29-3p)

NEWPORT HOUSE Three bedroom one bathroom with carport on large lot near schools and hospital. $97,500 with new siding painted your color. Owner contract Shawgo Brothers, LLC. (509) 447-2346, (509) 550-9083. (28-3p) 1985 SKYLINE 14 x 56 mobile home on .137 acres. $27,000. 116 Kaniksu Street, Priest River. (509) 671-3567. (29-3p)

HOUSING FOR RENT

STORAGE FOR RENT

NEWPORT MINI-STORAGE (509) 447-0119 Enter at Hwy 41 and 1st Street

Lighted & Secure In-Town Location Get fast relief for an upset budget with The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. They work for others; they’ll work for you! Call (509) 447-2433.

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GARAGE SALE Saturday, August 25, 7:00 am-11:00 am. 3761 LeClerc Road, Newport. Follow signs. Furniture, tools, kitchenware, linens. (29p) Every day is Sale Day in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. Read them every day.

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Your right to know and be informed of the functions of your government are embodied in public notices. In that self-government charges all citizens to be informed, this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public records and public meetings. 2012244 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7886.24181 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SBM to National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank Grantee: Patrick W Carter and Caroline K Carter, Husband and Wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 20070294501 Tax Parcel ID No.: 433035329001 Abbreviated Legal: N1/2NW1/4SW1/4 35-3043 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On August 31, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Pend Oreille, State of Washington: The north half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (N1/2NW1/4SW1/4) of section 35, Township 30 North, range 43 East of the Willamette Meridian. Except State Road No. 2 (formerly No 6), in Pend Oreille County, Washington. Commonly known as: 315942 HIGHWAY 2 ELK, WA 99009 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 09/07/07, recorded on 09/26/07, under Auditor’s File No. 20070294501, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Caroline K Carter and Patrick W Carter, wife and husband, as Grantor, to Frontier Title & Escrow Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank, as Beneficiary. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein.

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II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by 5/21/2012 Monthly Payments $25,904.90 Late Charges $869.10 Lender’s Fees & Costs $172.00 Total Arrearage $26,946.00 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $506.25 Title Report $914.60 Statutory Mailings $20.00 Recording Costs $14.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,524.85 Total Amount Due: $28,470.85 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $255,967.43, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 07/01/11, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on August 31, 2012. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 08/20/12 (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 the close of the Trustee’s business on 08/20/12 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/ are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

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2004 Ford Truck $11,995 F150 4x4 2005 Ford $11,895 Explorer 4x4 2005 S & S Camper $10,499 2009 Chev Aveo 4Dr. $9,995 30k miles 1984 Winnebago $5,995 Motorhome 2000 Ford Ranger $5,495 2WD Pickup, 130K miles 1988 Toyota Pickup 4x4 $4,995 1990 Suzuki Sidekick $3,995 4x4 Ready to Tow 1993 Chev Pickup $3,795 2WD, Shortbox 1994 Jeep Gr Cherokee $2,995 -- Mail Rig -1996 Mazda Pickup $2,995 4x4, Auto, Canopy 1981 Dodge Ram Charger $2,595 1986 Chev Van $995 1992 Isuzu Pickup $795

The sale may be terminated any time after 08/20/12 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS CAROLINE CARTER 315942 NORTH HIGHWAY 2 ELK, WA 99009 PATRICK CARTER 315942 NORTH HIGHWAY 2 ELK, WA 99009 CAROLINE CARTER 315942 HIGHWAY 2 ELK, WA 99009 PATRICK CARTER 315942 HIGHWAY 2 ELK, WA 99009 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 04/09/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 04/10/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all foreclosure costs and trustee’s 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 right, title and interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to 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 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 Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be

accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www. USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 5/21/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Kathy Taggart (425) 5861900. (TS# 7886.24181) 1002.212784-File No. Published in The Newport Miner August 1 and 22, 2012. (26,29) _______________________ 2012254 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON County of Pend Oreille No. 12-2-00142-8 Radical Home Land Investment, LLC, a limited liability company, Plaintiff, And Earnst E. Filbeck and Fawna Filbeck, husband and wife; Bobbie L. (Lee) Smith and Sharon L. Smith, husband and wife; Alberto Lucero and Irene Lucero, husband and wife; Dora Lucero, a single person; Judy Lee Smith, who is the daughter of Bobbie L. (Lee) Smith and Sharon L. Smith; Randy Smith, who is a son of Bobbie L. (Lee) Smith and Sharon L. Smith; Bobbie L. Smith, who is a daughter of Bobbie L. (Lee) Smith and Sharon L. Smith; all other heirs of the aforementioned individuals; and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein. Defendants. Summons by Publication The State of Washington to: Earnst E. Filbeck and Fawna Filbeck, husband and wife; Bobbie L. (Lee) Smith and Sharon L. Smith, husband and wife; Alberto Lucero and Irene Lucero, husband and wife; Dora Lucero, a single person; if living, and the unknown heirs at law of Earnst E. Filbeck and Fawna Filbeck, husband and wife; Bobbie L. (Lee) Smith and Sharon L. Smith, husband and wife; Alberto Lucero and Irene Lucero, husband and wife; For a Lucero, a single person, if deceased, and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein, defendants: You, and each of you, are hereby summoned to appear with sixty (60) days after the date of first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after the 1st day of August, 2012, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for the plaintiff, at their of-

|| fice below stated; and, in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demands of the complaint in this action which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of this action is to quiet title in plaintiff to real estate in Pend Oreille County, Washington, described as: Those parts of Government Lot 8 and the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 , Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 45 E. W. M., lying South of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad and East of the centerline of McCloud Creek. Against the claim of the defendants and any one of them. Dated: August 2, 2012. Lambarth Law Office /s/Douglas D. Lambarth Douglas D. Lambarth, #1200 Attorney for Plaintiff File Original of Your Answer with the Clerk of the Court at: Pend Oreille County Superior Court 229 S. Garden Ave., PO Box 5020 Newport, WA 99156 Serve a Copy of Your Answer on: Douglas D. Lambarth Lambarth Law Office 102 S. Union Ave., PO Box 366 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner August 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5 and 12, 2012. (27-6) ----------------------------------2012257 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS TAKE NOTICE: That Cherylon Knuth of Belgrade, Montana on September 27, 2005 under Application No. S3-30479 filed for permit to appropriate public water, subject to existing rights, from Bead Lake in the amount of 0.2 cubic feet per second, each year, for continuous domestic supply and the seasonal irrigation of .25 acres. The source of the proposed appropriation is to be located within Lot 3 of the Diamond Match Subdivision within the NE 1/4 of Section 9, T. 32 N., R. 45 E.W.M. All within Pend Oreille County, Washington Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty - ($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from August 22, 2012 State of Washington Department of Ecology Water Resources Program - ERO PO Box 47611 Olympia WA 985047611 Published in The Newport Miner August 15 and 22, 2012 (28-2)

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2012260 PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance 310, an ordinance setting forth sewer utility policy and rates, and Ordinance 311, an ordinance amending the 2012 Annual Budget of the Town of Metaline Falls to authorize expenditures of Community Development Block Grant funds up to $23,670.00, were passed at the regular meeting of the council of the Town of Metaline Falls on August 14, 2012. For a full copy of the text of these ordinances please call the clerk’s office at 446-2211. Tessin Parker Clerk/Treasurer Town of Metaline Falls

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Published in The Newport Miner August 22, 2012. (29) ----------------------------------2012261 CALL FOR BIDS FACTORY CONNECTORIZED ACCESS CABLE FOR FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS CONTRACT NO. 12-047 Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County (the PUD), Washington, hereby solicits sealed bids for Factory Connectorized Access Cable for Fiber Optic Distribution Systems, which will consist of factory-tested distribution fiber optic trunk cable, grafted access cable(s), hardened connector connection points, and optional and configurable (2-12 connections) connectorized multiport access terminals that allow for a quick connectorized installation system. Availability of Bidding Documents: Bona fide suppliers may obtain full specifications by contacting the Contract Administrator of Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, P.O. Box 190, Newport, Washington 99156, (509) 447-9345. Sealed bids will be received as outlined in the contract documents until 2:30 p.m., September 4, 2012, at which time they will be opened publicly. Bids received after the bid opening time will be rejected and returned unopened. Rejection of Bids: The PUD reserves the right to reject any or all bids, not award the bid, waive any informality in the bidding, or exercise any other right or action provided by statute. Bid Security: All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance and payment bonds within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the PUD. The PUD is an equal opportunity employer. Small, minority- and womenowned businesses are encouraged to submit bids. This project is being primarily funded by federal grant funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Published in The Newport Miner August 22, 2012. (29)

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2012263 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY Notice of Application to Appropriate Public Waters Take Notice: That Yvonne Berg of Otis Orchards, WA on April 23, 2007 under Application No. S3-30533 filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from the Pend Oreille River, tributary to the Columbia River, in the amount of 0.02 of a cubic-foot per second, each year, for the seasonal irrigation of one acre and fire protection as needed. The source of the proposed appropriation is located within Lot 8, Block 1 of Davis River Pines Estates, First Addition, within the NE1/4NW1/4 of Section 16, Township 32 N., Range 44 E.W.M., Pend Oreille County. Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from Aug. 29, 2012. State of Washington

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Department of Ecology Water Resources Program – ERO PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA 985047611 Published in The Newport Miner August 22 and 29, 2012. (29-2)

------------------------2012264 PUBLIC NOTICE Lenora Water and Sewer District having Special meeting on 27th of August at 10:00. At the Lenora District office. 1091 Lenora Dr., Usk, Washington. Published in The Newport Miner August 22, 2012. (29)

------------------------2012265 NOTICE OF FINDINGS OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Wednesday, August 22, 2012 The Kalispel Tribe of Indians P.O. Box 39 Usk, WA 99180 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by The Kalispel Tribe of Indians. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about September 06, 2012, The Kalispel Tribe of Indians will submit a request to Housing of Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Indian Community Development Building Grant (ICDBG) funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to undertake a project known as Kalispel Elder’s Community Center, for the purpose of designing and constructing a center for tribal elder’s at the estimated cost of $449,145 in grant funds and $112,286 in tribal funds located on Community Hall Road, on the Kalispel Indian Reservation. FINDINGS OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The Kalispel Tribe of Indians has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, 1981 No. LeClerc Road, Usk, WA 99180, where ERR can be examined for review and may be examined or copied Monday thru Thursday, 7 AM to 5 PM. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to Chairman Glen Nenema, The Kalispel Tribe of Indians. All comments received by September 06, 2012 will be considered by The Kalispel Tribe of Indians prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. RELEASE OF FUNDS The Kalispel Tribe of Indians certifies to HUD that Glen Nenema in his capacity as Chairman consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to use program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RE-

LEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the RE; (b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to HUD at 909 First Avenue, Suite 255, Seattle, WA 98104-1000. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Chairman, Glen Nenema The Kalispel Tribe of Indians Published in The Newport Miner August 22, 2012 (29)

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2012266 COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND ACTION Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on August 17, 2012 received a complete Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, RGP 7, and SEPA Environmental Checklist from Green Waters Property Owners Association, and did on August 22, 2012 issue a Determination of Completeness for a recreational dock section and stairs project on the Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SSDP-12-020), Location: Within Sect. 16, T32N, R44E WM, Lot 17, Block 1 Green Waters Estates, Usk, WA 99180. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on August 02, 2012, and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than September 06, 2012. The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will be hearing this Substantial Shoreline Development Permit Application on September 11, 2012 at 6:00pm in the Cusick Community Center, 111 S. First Ave., Cusick, WA Required Permits: Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Substantial Shoreline Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Federal Authorization Dated: August 22, 2012 Published in The Newport Miner August 22 and 29, 2012 (29-2)

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OBIT | 2. Sierra Ridley 3.12 $449 3. Lindsey Parkins 3.44 $299 4. Lindsay Leyva 3.6 $149

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The biggest single check from Sandpoint went to Codey Brixey, who won $1,135 for an 81-point bull ride. The Crossley girls took home a bunch of money from Sandpoint. Jordan Crossley won $718 for a 2.38 second run in the breakaway roping and Jade Crossley won $845 in the barrel racing, winning with a 17.819 run.

Steer wrestling 1. Justin Luhr 2. Jacob Stacy 3. Josh Brewer

Cusick Bareback riding 1. Cole Slagel 70 $285 2. JC Miller 69 $175 Tie down roping 1. Jason Minor 9.86 $460 2. Jared Parke 11.92 $345 3. Brian Hill 12.15 $230 4. Brian Hayes 12.56 $115

Cassandra R. Andrews, 21, is wanted for failure to appear in court on a fourth degree assault domestic violence charge. She is 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Her last known address was in the Cusick area.

Tie down roping 1. Jared Parke 2. Will Casey 3. Brian Hill 12 4. Fred Brown

$489 $293 $195

10.02 $695 11.7 $521 $347 12.88 $173

Team roping 1. Clayton Hansen, Jared Parke 4.81 $835 2. Jason Minor, Jake Minor 4.82 $691 3. Jack Fischer, Ryan Powell 4.84 $547 4. Bob Thompson, TJ Brown 5.2 $403 5. Cody Jess, Wade Jess 5.25 $259 6. Jack Fischer, Shane Crossley 6.84 $144

Breakaway roping 1. Jordan Crossley 2.38 $718 2. Caleb McMillan 2.56 $594 3. Lindsey Parkins 2.91 $470 4. Kayla Tiegs 3.27 $346 5. Scout Yochum 3.65 $222 6. Sally Brown 4.45 $123

Barrel racing 1. Cheyenne Allan 17.423 $611 2. Connlee Gray 17.842 3. Jade Crossley 17.961 $400 4. Alex Bliss 18.063 $400 5. Kyna Schrader 18.091$189 6. Nichole Hull 18.137 $105

Saddle bronc riding 1. Devin Richter 80 2. Derk Robinson 78 3. Jacob Stacy 75 4. Jim Dalton 73

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Bull riding 1. Codey Brixey 81 $1,135 2. Jace Berg 78 $822

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Lance B. Newman, 25, is wanted on two warrants for failure to appear on telephone harassment and fourth degree assault domestic violence charges. He is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 155 Newman pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. His last known address was in the Newport area.

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engineer. He was project manager on projects all over the world and truly loved his work. He retired from Weyerhaeuser Co. in 1983. He loved his family, the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He and Barb enjoyed much of their retirement, with many friends and family members, at their place on Mayfield Lake. He is survived by two brothers, Robert of Newport and

Claire of Spokane; two daughters, Terri and Ron Cox of Longview and Laura and John McArthur-Hines of Sunnyvale, Calif.; three grandchildren, Jay and Vickie Frost of Gilbert, Ariz., Jodi Bruce of Coupeville, Wash., and Julie Bruce of Hillsboro, Ore.; three great-grand children, Cameron Brewer, Rhiannon Ellsworth and Zachary Frost and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, his parents, three brothers and four sisters.

Todd L. Glockner, 48, is wanted on two county warrants – for failure to appear on third degree theft and reckless endanAndrews germent charges. He is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. His last known address was in the Newport area. Steven B. Johnston, 19, is Glockner wanted on a county warrant for failure to appear

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Barrel racing 1. Jade Crossley 17.819 $845 2. Heather Beierle 18.18 $699 3. Cheyenne Allan 18.246 $554 4. Kyna Schrader 18.258 $408 5. Josie Masden 18.349 $262 6. Nichole Hull 18.448 $145

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$675 $506 $337 $168

Steer wrestling 1. Jacob Stacy 4.75 2. Dick Whiteside 6.16 3. Justin Luhr 6.25 4. Josh Brewer 6.54

Bull riding 1. Derek Kolbaba 81 $480 2. Laine Baze 77 $288

2.53 $599

Editor’s Note: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509-447-3151. This is a regular section of The Miner. All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

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Team roping 1. Clayton Hansen, Jared Parke 5.69 $668 2. Ty Schlect, Scott Fischer 6.35 $552 3. Tim Fuller, Jason Fisher 6.47 $437 4. Ty Thomas, Mike Wallen 6.54 $322 5. Bo Segerman, Aaron Moyers 6.7 $322 6. Cody Jess, Wade Jess 7.15 $115

Sandpoint Bareback riding 1. Jed McKinlay 79 $639 2. Cole Slagle 68 $468 3. JC Miller 66 $312

Saddle Bronc riding 1. Derk Robinson 73 $316 2. Jacob Stacy 70 $190 3. Jim Dalton 66 $126

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