Newport Miner October 1, 2014

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1,000 kids march

Grizzly homecoming parade biggest, best The entire Newport School District student body and staff participated in the annual Homecoming parade, Friday, Sept. 26, for the first time in recent memory. Students from kindergarten, pictured, through seniors, with staff members in most groups, marched and danced through downtown Newport.

School buses brought some of the students to the parade route while others road floats from the school or walked. Newport Superintendent Dave Smith and the districts new resource officer Jerry Dobson led the students. Smith said there were a few glitches but overall it went very well and the district plans to do it again next year. See more pictures on Page 3A and stories on page 2B.

Lone wolf

County concerned about wolf in residential areas near Ione

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County commissioners are concerned a wolf roaming residential neighborhoods in the north county may cause harm to pets or even people, according to a letter county commissioners sent to Steve

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Large group meets to discuss Growth Management Act

Pozzanghera, regional director for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

“Our Board of County Commissioners are concerned about a Ruby Pack wolf in the Ione area,” the commissioners wrote in the Sept. 16 letter. “One of the areas where this wolf has been sighted is on Graham Rd., a long time residential area along the Pend Oreille River.”

Meeting shows impact of county opting out still unclear

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

SEE WOLF, 2A

METALINE FALLS – About 70 people turned out to hear state legislators discuss the ramifications of opting out of the

Growth Management Act. Reps. Shelly Short, R-Addy, and Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, and state Sen. Brian Dansel, R-Republic, were in attendance.

The meeting was put on by the Pend Oreille County Chapter of the Citizens AlSEE GROWTH, 2A

Cold water pipe project continues into fall Pipe installation and dam repairs started

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

METALINE FALLS – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District is continuing work on the Sullivan Lake cold water pipe project, including rehabilitation work on the dam, with work expected to be complete in mid-December.

PUD Water Systems Manager Mark Scott reported to the board of commissioners during the Sept. 16 regular meeting, that conduit was ran

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Crews continue construction and repair work on Sullivan Lake Dam, Wednesday, Sept. 17. The dam will be rehabilitated as part of the cold water pipe project the Pend Oreille PUD is required to do as part of its license surrender on the hydroelectric project. Work should be completed in mid-December.

in mid-September, the electric and meter work on the system’s building were installed and the exterior painted.

The PUD is required by the Federal Energy Regulatory ComWHAT’S NEXT: mission PUD TOWNHALL (FERC) EVENING MEETING: to Tuesday, Oct. 14, 6 p.m. install the cold water pipe under the license surrender agreements for the Sullivan Creek hydroelectric project. The PUD will pay for half of the estimated $4-5 million it will cost.

Seattle City Light, operators of Boundary Hydroelectric Project, will cover the other half of the costs.

The installation of the 54inch pipe also started, Scott reported. He said the pipe was tested and both lengths were floated out on the lake. One section was sunk and the other section would be trenched in. Scott said the collars to secure the pipe to the bottom of the lake are on-site.

PUD Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Mark Cauchy said the water would be released through the 900-foot pipe at 30-50 cubic feet per second during the summer months. The pipe has a gate that controls the flow levels. During the winter, the lake is already down to SEE SULLIVAN, 2A

B R I E F LY Woman, 18, dies in car wreck CUCICK – Bryanna L. Sargent, 18, died in a single car wreck Sunday, Sept. 28. According to a news release from the Washington State Patrol, Sargent was driving north on Highway 20 about 6:18 p.m. when her 1997 Hyundai Accent left the road to the east, went into the ditch, hit a culvert and burst into flames, two miles north of Cusick. She died at the scene.

The road was closed for three hours and Sargent 20 minutes. The cause of the wreck is under

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Sargent is a 2014 Selkirk High School graduate. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. at the Selkirk High School, 10372 Highway 31 Ione.

Oct. 6, 7, public works, county clerk talk budgets with commissioners NEWPORT - Pend Oreille County commissioners will continue their meetings with department heads to discuss the 2015 budget.

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Monday, Oct. 6, at 9 a.m. public works director Sam Castro will meet with the commissioners.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, county clerk Tammie Ownbey will meet with commissioners at 9 a.m. to discuss trial court improvements, the law library and clerk’s collection, according to Christine Rahoun, who works with commissioners’ programs.

That same day, at 2 p.m. commissioners will hear from the auditor and the elections office. At 2:30 p.m. the Economic Development Council will discuss their budget with commissioners.

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WOLF: Wolf not afraid of people; spotted close to houses FROM PAGE 1

The wolf has interacted with dogs, the commissioners wrote, and apparently isn’t very afraid of people.

The animal has been close enough to houses to be seen through the front window, they say.

The commissioners recommended that the wolf be removed by WDFW and taken to a wolf sanctuary.

Commissioner Karen Skoog called Monday from western Washington during a commissioners meeting with county prosecutor Tom Metzger to give an update on the wolf situation. She said she arranged a meeting with the director of WDF&W Tuesday.

“It took awhile to realize just how close this wolf was to residents,” Skoog said. She said she would like a group of three wolves removed to the Wolf Haven sanctuary, located about 100 miles south of Seattle.

“Is Fish and Wildlife OK with taking the wolves to Wolf Haven?” asked county commissioner Steve Kiss.

Skoog said it was not in the state’s wolf plan.

Skoog did meet with WDFW Director Phil Anderson and Eastern Regional Director Steve Pozzanghera Tuesday, Sept. 30, Pozzanghera said.

He said there had been no depredation activities associated with the lone female wolf, but that she has become accustomed to people and animals.

“This is a habituated animal,” Pozzanghera said.

He said the wolf had been seen playing with domestic dogs. “It’s a situation we know can’t continue,” he said.

The female wolf was the packmate to another female wolf WDFW sterilized so she couldn’t breed with dogs. That wolf was struck by a car and killed, Poz-

zanghera said. That leaves just one member of the Ruby Creek wolf pack.

Pozzanghera said the remaining wolf will be dealt with within a week, but declined to say how.

Metzger was meeting with county commissioners Mike Manus and Kiss about a proposed wolf resolution similar to ones adopted in Ferry and Stevens counties.

The Stevens county resolution, passed Aug. 29, said residents may not be aware of their rights to defend themselves or their property from wild animals because wolves are listed as endangered in Stevens County.

“The citizens of Stevens County may kill a wolf or multiple wolves if reasonably necessary to protect their property,” Resolution 46-2014 read in part.

In September, Ferry County adopted its own resolution about wolves.

County commissioners there, including 7th District state Rep. Brian Dansel, R-Republic, who is campaigning for reelection to the state Senate, declared a “State of Emergency for the protection of our citizens,” the resolution read in part. Wolves were a threat to the health, safety and welfare of children, citizens, property, pets and livestock, the resolution read.

They requested the Profanity Peak wolf pack be removed immediately.

Officials in both counties say the state hasn’t done enough to manage wolves. Both counties have experienced wolf kills on livestock. Ferry County maintains that the WDFW has deviated from the state Wolf Management Plan “in regards to pack removal in Northeastern Washington.”

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missioners were concerned someone might kill a wolf and be prosecuted for it.

Metzger said that a few years ago a rancher in Pend Oreille County had killed a flock of wild turkeys that were eating his livestock feed.

He was about to be charged with illegally killing the birds but because he had asked WDFW for help, the state declined prosecution.

Metzger said a case of a Yakima man who killed elk that were eating his hay went to the state Supreme Court and the man was not convicted.

“You have a constitutional right to protect property,” Metzger said.

The state Legislature passed a law allowing people to kill a wolf in the act of attacking their livestock or pets.

Skoog testified in Olympia in favor of the law.

Metzger told the commissioners they don’t need to go as far as Stevens and Ferry County in their resolution.

“You can be a little less aggressive,” he said.

Pozzanghera said he had asked for an Attorney General opinion about the Stevens County resolution.

The AG wrote that the Stevens County resolution goes beyond state law in regards to killing wolves.

Regarding the Ferry County resolution, Pozzanghera said that there had been one depredation event there that WDFW has confirmed – a cow calf pair that were killed.

“That’s not near the threshold of depredation events to remove an entire pack,” he said.

During Monday’s meeting, Kiss asked Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim if the Sheriff’s Office had been getting many calls about the Ione wolf.

Wolf management subject of Oct. 7 Colville meeting COLVILLE – The public will have an opportunity to discuss wolf management activities with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) leaders during a meeting Tuesday, Oct. 7, in Colville.

The meeting will take place from 6-9 p.m. in the Colville Ag Trade Center at the Northeast Washington Fairgrounds, 317 West Astor Ave., Colville.

WDFW officials will provide information on recent wolf attacks on livestock in the region, and on the packs involved in those incidents – the Huckleberry pack in Stevens County and the Profanity Peak pack in Ferry County.

Meeting participants will be able to share their views on wolf management and recovery and to ask questions of WDFW Director Phil Anderson, Eastern Regional Director Steve Pozzanghera, and other department staff.

WDFW actions this summer to protect sheep from the Huckleberry pack are described in a questionand-answer document Botzheim said not really, but that apparently the wolf had been seen a lot in the north part of the county.

He said one of his sergeants had received training with Fish and Wildlife in how to respond to the

on the department’s website at www.wdfw. wa.gov/conservation/ gray_wolf/huckleberry_ faq.html.

More recently, WDFW officials confirmed that wolves were responsible for killing a cow and calf at a cattle grazing site in Ferry County, within the range of the newly discovered Profanity Peak pack.

WDFW wildlife conflict specialists continue to monitor that situation.

In 2011, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service removed gray wolves from the federal list of endangered species in the eastern third of the state, but the species is still protected under Washington state law.

The state Wolf Conservation and Management Plan and state laws set the parameters for responding to wolf predation on livestock.

The department has also established a Wolf Advisory Group that provides input to the department on wolf plan implementation.

More information on that group is available on WDFW’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/ about/advisory/wag/. site where a wolf might have killed livestock or a pet.

He said his deputies wouldn’t shoot a wolf unless it were attacking something.

“We might shoot it to protect lives,” he said.

GROWTH: There were a lot of questions SULLIVAN: Pipe will remain in lake for 30 years FROM PAGE 1

liance for Property Rights Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Metaline Falls American Legion Post.

Pend Oreille County is one of four small counties that are allowed to plan differently than under the Growth Management Act. “There were a lot of questions about the law and its effects on Pend Oreille County,” Dansel said. He thought all of the county’s cities had a representative there – either a mayor or councilmember.

Dansel said there would be no loss of grant funding if Pend Oreille County decided to plan differently than under the Growth Management Act. He said grants awarded for GMA activities would likely not come, but neither would the mandates under GMA. Ray King, Newport’s city administrator, said he wasn’t so sure.

“I need to know more about the effect on grants,” King said. He pointed out that cities were never included in the various meetings leading up to Dansel’s legislation.

One effect on cities will be to the loss of Real Estate Excise Tax. Dansel said he will lead efforts this Legislative session to change that. He said he will also advocate to move the deadline for opting out from the end of 2015 to the end of 2016.

King said he has heard that two of the other counties eligible to plan differently than under GMA were not going to do so and Ferry County was ineligible to do

so until they come into compliance with the GMA, so apparently Pend Oreille County is the only county contemplating opting out.

Pend Oreille County commissioner Steve Kiss said he thinks the county is leaning towards opting out. All three commissioners were at the Metaline Falls meeting.

“We’re leaning towards going that way but we want public input,” he said.

He said cities are key and they may not want to opt out of GMA planning.

“There are real concerns for cities about infrastructure,” Kiss said. If opting out does effect grant funding, he says cities may not want to risk funding.

Kiss says he thinks property owners may get a better decision if they appeal a land use restriction, as it would go to Superior Court instead of the Growth Management Hearings Board for a decision if the county opts out. Kiss thinks an elected Superior Court Judge would be more responsive than appointed officials.

Kiss also thinks that not having to plan under the Growth Management Act may allow smaller lot sizes in the county, although this is not clear in the opt out legislation. If a county decided to lower lot sizes from the 5 acre Growth Management Act minimum they could be subject to lawsuits from environmental groups.

Kiss also said the Shoreline Management Program came up at the meeting.

The SMP and Growth Management Act are different acts.

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winter levels of about 2,570 feet by the end of December, and the PUD just maintains this level.

The PUD has been making repairs to the deck of the dam throughout the summer as part of the license surrender.

The project will pipe cold water from a deep part of the lake into Outlet and Sullivan Creeks to lower the water temperature to

improve fish habitat.

“It’s sort of like a siphon,” Cauchy said. “As the lake goes down, the pressure goes down. Basically by opening a gate, the pipe will flow water.”

The pipe will remain in the lake for at least 30 years but could be longer, Cauchy said.

Scott will discuss the project in more detail during a townhall meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 14. (See separate story inside.)

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The 54-inch pipe will take cold water from the lower parts of Sullivan Lake and pipe it into the lake tributaries for more than 30 years. The PUD is trying to lower the water temperatures for fish habitat.

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This time last year the weather was cool and clear. We had only a few clouds early in the week, followed by slight wind that blew the clouds and cleared the skis which made for cooler weather. The high for the week at 61, the nights held the week’s low at frosty 28.

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B R I E F LY North county hospital district sets 2015 budget IONE – The Pend Oreille Hospital District No. 2, located in the north end of the county, is holding a public hearing Monday, Oct. 13, to finalize the 2015 budget, and to propose a property tax revenue increase.

The meeting will be at the administrative office, located in fire station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione, just south of the Historic Tiger Store.

The district supports the ambulance service operated by Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2, and provides support to the Selkirk Community Health Center in Ione, operated by the non-profit Northeast Washington Health Programs.

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Homecoming royalty dresses to impress Newport’s Homecoming royalty was honored during the parade and football game, Friday, Sept. 26, driven on the route and field atop a convertible. Pictured are King and Queen Nic Allen and Marissa Hofstee, left, senior prince and princess Bailey Brown and McKinsey Madison, junior prince and princess Kyler Zorica and Odessa Churchill, sophomore prince and princess Mikey Arnold and Amanda Fox, and freshman prince and princess Rylan Hastings and Tristan Potter.

PUD hosts evening townhall meeting

Fleur de Lis expands with furniture, espresso shop NEWPORT – Fleur de Lis Floral and Home in Newport now serves espresso, pastries and furniture. The expansion occurred in August.

Elin Weaver, who owns the shop with her husband George, said the espresso shop offers local pastries including cookies from Bushel’s and pound cake made by Sue Scobby of the Kitchen Shoppe.

They also sell other pastries from Rocket Bakery in Spokane. They are trying to keep the baked goods as local as possible, she said.

The Weavers’ daughter, Elin Kovash, is their de facto manager and has taken the espresso portion under her wing. She named it The Flying W, a reference to the family ranch.

The other expansion for Fleur de Lis is the opening of the back room to offer all sorts of furniture.

Weaver said it’s a combination of new, gently used and antiques, and most are made in America.

The Weavers opened Fleur de Lis in January 2013, after purchasing the building from Floral Expressions owner Donna VanWeerdhuizen. It is located at 125 N. Washington. Call 509-447-4416.

Mennonite Church celebrates 90 years NEWPORT – The Spring Valley Mennonite Church is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a service and luncheon Sunday, Oct. 12.

The church has been located at the same place, at 4912 Spring Valley Road, for the past 90 years.

The service starts and 10 a.m. and will be followed by a time to share stories, reminisce and remember the past. A luncheon will follow at 1 p.m.

RSVP for the luncheon at 509-447-2619.

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NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District will host a Townhall Evening Meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Newport High School cafeteria, to hold open discussions on the summer storm damage, CNS fiber system and the Sullivan Lake cold water pipe project.

“We hold the townhall meetings because we truly want the public informed about what is going on at their PUD,” PUD General Manager John Jordan said.

“Perhaps more importantly, we want to hear their questions and gain their observations and feedback on our business activities.”

The PUD Board of Commissioners will kick off the townhall meeting at 6 p.m. with an opening question and answer section.

At about 6:20 p.m., water systems manager Mark Scott will discuss the project at Sullivan Lake. The project includes installing a pipe that will be more than 900 feet in length and more than 54 inches in diameter.

The water will be released through the pipe at 30-50 cubic feet per second during the summer months. The pipe has a gate that controls the flow levels. During the winter, the lake is already down to winter elevations, about 2,570 feet by the end of December, and the PUD just maintains this level.

Chris Jones, director of distribution, engineering and operations, will start at 6:40 p.m., to discuss the summer storms that left thousands of people in the area without power for several days.

The storms that tore through the county on Wednesday, July 23, knocked power out to about 4,000 county residents.

Jordan said the power had just been restored to almost all areas when the second round of wind blew through, Aug. 2, causing

about 4,000 more outages and property damage in Pend Oreille County.

There was about $980,000 in damages to the

‘We hold the townhall meetings because we truly want the public informed about what is going on at their PUD.’ John Jordan

PUD General Manager

electrical system, said Elaine Averyt, PUD treasurer and manager of customer service. “However, we have a couple of places where we decided rather than repair the existing line we would reroute the line in order to have better access to our lines,” Averyt said. “These

jobs will be done over the next couple of weeks so not all costs have been captured for that work.”

Averyt estimated the costs of the CNS fiber system damages at about $250,000.

“Both systems received a substantial hit to their total costs for the year,” Averyt said. At 7 p.m., Rhonda Thomas, director of information technology, will open discussions on the Community Network System fiber project.

At last tally in midSeptember, about 75 new customer requests had come in. There are about 1,375 requests for fiber service, with 1,100 customers connected.

Thomas said they would like to have the remaining 225 customers connected during the month of October.

The board will close the meeting discussions at 7:40 p.m. and offer a concluding question and answer session.

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OLYMPIA – State auditors concluded an audit of Pend Oreille County’s financial statements for the 2013 calendar year and found no significant difficulties or material weaknesses in the financial reporting, according to the report from the state auditor.

The auditor noted that the county uses a cash basis of accounting that is different than Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

The county’s system is permitted by state law. Auditors note that the effect of the difference between GAAP and the system the county uses, “while not reasonably determinable, are presumed to be material.”

Auditors did not express an opinion on whether the county’s internal controls were effective. They noted that they did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that they consider

to be a material weakness.

Auditors did write in an adverse opinion on the U.S. GAAP, noting that that “The financial statements referred to above were not intended to, and in our opinion they do not, present fairly, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the financial position of Pend Oreille County, as of December 31, 2013, or the changes in financial position or cash flows for the year then ended ...”

Auditors wrote that they are required to issue the adverse opinion because of the two types of accounting methods.

Pend Oreille County Treasurer Terri Miller said the county uses a cash basis, which accounts for money the day it is spent and received. That differs from GAAP, an accrual SEE AUDIT, 6A

Apply now for energy assistance NEWPORT – Rural Resources Community Action is now taking pre-applications for the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for residents of Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties.

This program provides assistance to qualifying lowincome households to subsidize winter heat costs through a single grant one time per year, as funding is available. If an applicant does not qualify for the LIHEAP program they may qualify for other available programs. Interested households are encouraged to apply and will be notified of their eligibility.

Appointments take place between mid-November and late spring 2015, depending on funding, and are scheduled by prioritizing households with seniors, disabled persons, and families with children age 5 and under.

Pre-applications are available at Rural Resources offices, local area food banks, senior centers, and on the Internet at www.ruralresources.org. Applications should be returned as soon as possible. Applications received after Nov. 1 are placed on a waiting list.

Funding levels are low. Applying for this program is not a guarantee of services.

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Rifle range still needed

n this week’s Horizon magazine, we featured the many shooting ranges in this area. What’s still missing is a rifle and handgun range in south Pend Oreille County. This was something that a decade ago everyone agreed was needed; some of our visionary leaders worked on establishing one but the spark died and everybody stopped working on it.

We think it’s time to plan and establish a complete gun shooting range before population growth makes it impossible.

Our Horizon story showed that this community has many responsible gun owners. They have gone beyond the Constitutional right to bear arms rhetoric by actually learning and practicing the skills necessary to do it safely. They go to secure shooting ranges regularly for fun and to maintain these skills.

But the closest ranges to the most populated areas in south Pend Oreille and west Bonner counties are only set up for shotgun shooting. There are no rifle or handgun ranges.

Most gun owners still target practice using their rifles and handguns but they do it in unsecure areas in our community. They need a shooting range.

If this isn’t enough of a reason to get on the shooting range bandwagon again then this should be. A high quality complete shooting range can be an economic boom for the community that has it. As populations expand in urban areas around Spokane these facilities will draw gun enthusiasts like golf courses do. There are also well-attended regional and national shooting competitions that could be attracted to a shooting range in this region.

This region needs to take advantage of what can be a weakness when trying to do a community project – a lack of residents. For a shooting range this is good; there is still time to find a location that will not impact current residents.

Jerry Weeks, former Pend Oreille County Sheriff who lives in the community, was a proponent of the shooting range when in office. Weeks said the project idea died when the county failed to secure property for it, but he points out that there are other good sites the county owns. He confirms that many people shoot in unofficial areas; it can be unsafe and a nuisance to neighbors.

Weeks said this week that the community still needs a shooting range with a 200-yard range for all types of guns. He also felt it could be a solid economic development project attracting competition and recreational shooters from around the region.

It’s time for the community leaders to put this back on the fast track to completion.

--FJW

Idaho’s plan for improving public schools was designed by educators, for educators After Idaho voters’ 2012 rejection of the “Students Come First” laws and amid continued calls from education professionals and business leaders for improvements to our public GUEST school system, it OPINION became clear that GOV. the stakes BUTCH OTTER were too IDAHO high and the need for reform too great not to try something different.

So I called on the State Board of education to facilitate a discussion aimed at identifying and then advancing the best practices around Idaho, America and the world. As a result, a broad crosssection of education groups representing teachers, administrators and school boards brought their best and brightest into the collaborative process.

The charge was to create a vision for Idaho schools that would not be bound by politics, cost estimates or the old way of doing busi-

ness. I essentially told the group, “You tell us where the path to excellence lies and I will help build the road to get us there.”

My Education Task Force embraced the State Board of Education goal of ensuring that at least 60 percent of Idahoans ages 25-34 have some form of post-secondary credential by the year 2020. That ambitious goal seeks to stimulate greatness in high school students, drive economic prosperity, address remedial needs in our colleges and universities, and foster a seamless and high-level system of post-secondary education and training that we now call K-Career.

The Task Force did its work with professionalism and integrity, achieving broad-based, bipartisan consensus. It produced 20 specific recommendations that together form a road map to achieving our goals as well as clearly identifying the obstacles standing in our way.

The work produced by my Education Task Force addressed – in a detailed and methodical fashion – a sustainable five-year plan to address such challenges SEE OTTER, 5A

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YO U R O P I N I O N Dixon concerned with our Constitutional rights To the editor: Dear voters who care about keeping our freedoms, We have known Sage Dixon and his wonderful family for several years now.

He has consistently been concerned about “we, the people,” exercising our God given and U.S. Constitutionally given rights, which big government has been incrementally taking away.

I believe, if elected, he will do his utmost to protect our rights to life, liberty, and property for us, our families, and our grandchildren.

Vote for Sage Dixon for Idaho House of Representatives, Seat 1B. -Londa Furman Bonners Ferry

Do your homework, vote for Scott To the editor: Heather Scott: A refreshing perspective on politics. There is an old-fashioned air of Americanism about this vibrant little woman, which inspires the heart of the Patriot with a glimmer of hope for the future of this nation. Granted, she is only one … but there are others who are stepping up to the plate to dedicate themselves, “their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor” to the defense and protection of freedom from big government.

If you are looking for someone to vote for this fall, please call, e-mail or stop in and have a chat with Heather Scott. I think you will be very pleasantly surprised. You may find someone you’ve been looking for – for a long time. Don’t take my word for it. Check out all the candidates for yourself. This is no time to be complacent. With the last few years’ “accomplishments in idiocy,” it’s time to stop leaving the choosing to others. Stand up, speak up, get the facts and vote.

I did my homework, and I’m voting for Heather Scott, candidate for Idaho District 1-A House.

-Rebecca J. Huseby Bonners Ferry

Dixon is the right choice To the editor: I am delighted for the opportunity to vote for a real Constitution sup-

porting, small government, family man. I know and am super impressed with Sage Dixon, running for State House, Seat 1B, and his family. It is delightful to have someone to vote “for” instead of having to pick the lesser of two evils. Though, his leftist loon opponent would make even that easy.

His stance on returning Federal Lands to our state as well as his opposition to Obamacare and its state healthcare exchange are outstanding. I am confident he will work to ensure liberty for our children and grandchildren.

-Doug Paterson Priest River

Scott is a breath of fresh air To the editor: At the Bonner County Fair last month I had the pleasure of meeting Heather Scott, who is running for State Representative in District 1A. Heather is like a breath of fresh air when compared to the candidates who have represented us for all these years. Her energy and enthusiasm, her thoughtful platform issues, and her knowledge on a wide variety of subjects are impressive. Add to that her extensive background as an aquatic biologist familiar with the invasive-species problems that plague our lake, she brings far more to the table than most candidates.

Heather is the kind of person we need in our state house to chart a new and refreshing course for Idaho.

Vote Heather Scott on Nov. 4.

-Josephine Ranes Sandpoint

Dixon’s priorities are in line with Idaho To the editor: We enthusiastically endorse Sage Dixon for Idaho House 1B. Through forums and community activities, we got to know Sage and his family and their priorities: education, US military (they have an impressive family history of service), preservation of our Republic. We supported Sage’s very successful grass-roots campaign to unseat a deep pocket, longtime incumbent who voted against his own party for Common Core and Obamacare.

In contrast, Sage spoke strongly against big government – and North

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Some think the U.S. bombing of the ISIS terrorist group ahead of the mid term elections is an attempt by Democrats to shore up national security credentials. Others say it is the only reasonable reaction to the beheading of U.S. citizens.

Do you think the U.S. airstrikes on ISIS in Syria and Iraq are justified?

No, definitely not. We’ve bombed people in this part of the world for more than a decade and the region is still unstable.

How will this make things better?

Yes, America simply must respond militarily when its citizens are beheaded.

Idahoans agreed.

What you see is what you get with Sage: a sincere, smart young man with a servant’s heart for God, family, country and his fellow Idahoans.

With energy and conviction, he will fight for the freedoms we cherish.

-GW Rohrer, USAF RET Priest River

Dropping bombs is not the answer To the editor: President Obama is dropping bombs on Muslims and I would think that many people in this community would be happy for it. Yes, we are using $450 million stealth jet fighters to attack people wearing black clothes and using butcher knives to behead people. We are also destroying from the air the military vehicles that we gave to the Iraqis.

Meanwhile there are millions of people displaced by the wars in Syria and Iraq. They are starving and without medical care in huge refugee camps. America is missing out on winning the hearts and minds of Muslims by dropping bombs instead of feeding and caring for people in dire need.

We can offer them a bomb or a meal with an American flag on the box. We can give them fresh water or blow up their cities and homes. Picture some fanatical people in our community cutting off the heads of Muslims and posting it on the net. Then picture foreign bombers flying over Newport and bombing most of the buildings in response.

As the bombs drop, picture you and your family going to Canada and living in a refugee camp similar to the camps in Jordan. What would you think of the foreign government that dropped the bombs on your community?

I often hear people speak of America being founded on Christian principles and then wonder how we get to bombing as a response to people who threaten us. Clearly, we are Christian in name only. We have been bombing for a dozen years and now have more Muslims that hate us than when we started our military operations. Since bombing hasn’t worked, why are we still doing it and when do we stop and do something else?

-Pete Scobby Newport

R E A D E R ’ S P O L L R E S U LT S Do you think it is OK to spank a child?

Yes. Kids don’t listen to reason, but spanking drives the point home.

29%

Absolutely not. It is never OK to assault anyone, especially a child.

29%

33% 10% 0%

Sometimes.

It depends on the severity of what they’ve done.

Yes, but only if you follow certain “rules:” only once on the bottom with your hand, over clothing.

I’ve never spanked my children, but I don’t have a problem with other people spanking their own. It’s a personal choice.

Total Votes: 21

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Ill man gets community custody for brandishing knife at hospital

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Gordon Cuffin, 62, was in pain when he appeared at the Newport Hospital in December 2013. He was unhappy with his treatment and stabbed a kitchen knife into the counter at the emergency room. He was arrested.

Thursday, Sept. 25, Cuffin pleaded guilty to third degree assault on a health care provider, a felony in Pend Oreille County Superior Court.

Deputy prosecutor Dolly Hunt agreed to drop the charge from a second degree assault in exchange for the plea.

She recommended Cuffin be sentenced as a first time offender to time served – 10 days – and six months community custody.

She said she was concerned about how Cuffin handled his pain management problems.

“He interrupts the services of the ER and could put others at risk,” she said. She said Cuffin had his release revoked in June

after receiving a criminal trespass citation for going to the hospital, which he was ordered not to do except for an emergency, according to his conditions of release.

Defense attorney Barrett Scudder said Cuffin was disabled. He had liver disease, had had his hip replaced and recently found out he had a tumor that needed surgery. He is in chronic pain, he said.

“No question he handled this wrong,” Scudder said. “He is especially remorseful because that was his favorite nurse.”

Cuffin told Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson that he was sorry.

“This has been the biggest eye opener of my life,” he said. “It’s never going to happen again.”

“I believe you,” Nielson said. “Where this took place is alarming.”

He said pain can make people do something they otherwise wouldn’t. He sentenced Cuffin to time served, six months community custody and ordered he pay $850 in court costs. He waived fees for the public defender.

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as: • Enhancing teacher compensation • Restoring operational funding • Creating a career ladder for compensation to elevate starting teachers’ annual base salaries from $31,000 to $40,000 within the next five years • Providing ongoing professional growth opportunities tied to a modern licensure system for teachers • Investing in classroom technology • Expanding dedicated broadband Internet access • Achieving literacy proficiency in third grade • Exploring the feasibility of a mastery-based system that enables students to achieve at their own speed • Providing incentives for teachers to maintain or improve to levels of excellence by adding more mentoring time • Providing more opportunities for collaboration

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and in-service training This vision captured a critical mass of thought, led by educators, and soon spread as the basic framework of every conversation about education in Idaho.

For the past eight months the State Board of Education has been tasked with adding to the Task Force’s framework. Last winter the Legislature approved my request to appropriate $35 million more in operational funding as a significant down payment toward meeting the needs of school districts, more money for technology, increased emphasis on advanced opportunities, and more time for classroom teachers to collaborate.

The vision now is coming into sharper focus with Task Force committees working to fine-tune recommendations on school autonomy and local accountability, literacy, career ladder and tiered licensure.

I intend to see this vision through to fruition, just

as Idaho’s educators and business leaders have done their part by shepherding these ideas from their infancy to implementable strategies.

The Task Force established a fiscal stability group that studied those issues related to fairness and the bond levy question.

What they recommended includes not only increased focus on certainty in the State budget from year to year, but also such efforts as restoration of operating funds and implementing the career ladder – which will enable rural districts more opportunity to keep their best teachers.

Simply put, my school improvement plan is Idaho’s plan. It’s our plan.

It was designed by educators, for educators. Its goal is to remove the politics and angst from the conversation and get to the heart of what is right for Idaho students, teachers, and our communities large and small. It will require all of us to ensure it succeeds.

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COURTESY PHOTO|NICOLE SEEBER

These Pend Oreille County equestrians competed at the state championships at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Pictured are Braedon Corkrum on her horse Kody, Faith Jones on Trona and Hedy Seeber on Newbie.

4-H riders do well at state championships

PUYALLUP – Several Pend Oreille County riders competed at the state championships at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup in September.

The county was represented by one gymkhana senior, Jalin Earl of Newport, two performance seniors, Arianna Allegretto and Audrey Price of Cusick, two intermediate performance riders, Emily Sprague and Kaycee Wilson of Elk, and three intermediate gymkhana racers Braedon Corkrum, Faith Jones and Hedy Seeber of Newport.

“All the kids did well,

bringing home blue ribbons,” said Nicole Seeber.

Jones and her horse Trona won the silver medal in International Flag Race.

Seeber and her horse Newbie won a bronze medal in the Two Barrel Flag race.

Seeber also placed fourth in the Idaho Figure Eight Race and ninth in the Texas Barrels.

Corkrum and Seeber belong to Bare Mountain Bandits 4-H club and Jones is a member of Sundance Kids 4-H Club. October is the beginning of the new 4-H year. Clubs around the county are accepting enrollments of youth between

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Current members will be recognized for their accomplishments and clubs will be available for questions for new members.

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Newport School Board sets special meeting dates

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport School Board set four dates for future special school board meetings, during the regular board meeting, Tuesday, Sept.

23.

The board will hold the four special meetings at 3:15 p.m.

The board will go to Stratton Elementary Tuesday, Oct. 28 and Sadie Halstead Middle School Tuesday, Dec. 9.

The board will hold its meeting at the high school Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, and on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, they will head to the Newport Parent Partnership building.

Each school year, the board sets one board

meeting at each of the four campus buildings to ensure the board and the public have an opportunity to see what the district is doing in each building.

Board chairman April Owen said she likes to go to the other buildings for meetings to stay current on the building operations.

Superintendent Dave Smith said they would prepare presentations about the happenings at the different schools.

The board also discussed the breakfast program at the elementary school.

Grades first and second will eat their breakfast in the cafeteria instead of in the classroom, as they do currently.

“They are adding about 25 minutes of instructional time,” Smith said.

Smith said they will look at the third and fourth grades next month and possibly change their diet to include items that are “simpler to eat.”

Some of the teachers have had to make some changes to their schedules at all levels because of increasing enrollment.

Smith said they had 10 more students spread across all grades enrolled last week.

“It’s an ever changing process,” Smith said. “It’s a good problem to have.”

High School Principal Troy Whittle said the changes have helped get the classroom sizes to about 26 students.

Business Manager Tom Crouch and board member Paul Wilson were excused from the meeting.

Knights of Columbus Council gifts pediatric wheelchair

Beware phone scammers claiming to be Idaho State Police MERIDIAN – The Idaho State Police continues to take new reports from various parts of Idaho of people receiving telephone calls from someone claiming to be from the ISP. The number appearing on the caller ID will show up as an actual number from the Idaho State Police, however, the number has been spoofed, meaning the calling party is deliberately falsifying the telephone number and/or name relayed as the Caller ID information to disguise their identity.

This scammer appears to be targeting students and professors, as well as foreign nationals, and is telling the victim they have an arrest warrant and that the person needs to pay money to clear the warrant or face arrest or deportation.

The Idaho State Police say that they will not call anybody on the telephone to inform them that a warrant has been issued

for their arrest. Additionally, ISP does not collect money or any financial information over the phone for any reason.

“Unfortunately, the calls that are being received appear to be based outside the borders of the US,”

‘There is little that law enforcement can do to stop these scammers. ’ Major Clark Rollins Idaho State Police

Major Clark Rollins said.

“There is little that law enforcement can do to stop these scammers, but the Federal Trade Commission has set up a website to compile complaints to establish patterns of fraud and abuse for use by various law enforcement agencies.”

If you receive a call from

COURTESY PHOTO|JENNY SMITH

The Knights of Columbus donated a pediatric wheelchair to Newport Hospital. Pictured here are Emergency Department PA-C Ryan Wilson, left, Knight of Columbus and hospital board commissioner Tom Garrett, Emergency Department RN Doris Hiebert, District CEO Tom Wilbur, and ER Technician Katie Weber.

someone claiming to be the Idaho State Police, any other law enforcement or any government employee and they are asking for money, do not send any money or provide any personal or financial information over the telephone.

If you want to report that you have been a victim and have sent money or provided financial information, call the Idaho State Police at 208-8467550.

If you simply want to fill out a complaint form to help law enforcement track these types of scams visit the Federal Trade Commission website at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov.

NEWPORT – Newport Hospital and Health Services received its first pediatric wheelchair recently, a gift from the Knights of Columbus, Pend Oreille Council.

Previously, the hospital did not have a pediatric wheelchair available. The shiny yellow Viper wheelchair will be used for pediatric patients in the emergency department, surgical center, and acute care unit.

Tom Garrett delivered the chair on behalf of the council.

“The Knights of Columbus have an extensive participation in the American Wheelchair Mission, and we are pleased to be able to provide our community hospital with this brand new pediatric wheelchair,” said Garrett, who is also a Pend Oreille Public Hospital District No. 1 commissioner.

AUDIT: No significant difficulties FROM PAGE 3A

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Miller said both are valid methods of accounting, both recognized by the

state.

Other than the adverse opinion about the differ-

ence between accounting systems, the audit was good.

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Fiber arms not designed to break during windstorms

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District fiber backbone suffered about $250,000 in damage from two major wind storms that tore through the area this summer, with many of the fiber lines breaking. Offset arms or “breakaways” were used during installation of the fiber on the poles, causing speculation as to why there was so much damage.

PUD IT Director Rhonda Thomas said the arms were not designed to break even if heavy trees fall on the lines.

“They got termed ‘breakaway,’ which wasn’t really their intent,” Thomas said.

“I think they just got a stigma attached to them that they would breakaway.”

Thomas said it is a pole attachment. Fiber is attached to the power pole via a wooden arm, bolted below where the cross arms run power lines across. That arm did not break, Thomas said.

She said if it wasn’t attached “as much” then it could possibly break.

“Some thought when they went in that they would be the weak point, they would break,” Thomas said.

“That is not the case and that wasn’t ever really their design.”

Thomas said during the storm, the wooden arm broke on many of the poles,

causing the fiber lines to break in some areas and damaging some of the poles.

If the arm broke off of the pole, versus breaking the pole completely, then the PUD would be able to fix the problem faster, Thomas said.

Thomas said the fix for this problem would involve changing the bolt on the pole that holds the wooden arm that holds the fiber.

This would help to save the pole, which Thomas said, is the better option. She said it is quicker to put the lines back up than it is to replace poles. Thomas said the ideal scenario during extreme weather is for the fiber to stay in tact and just come off the pole.

“That’s the hopes of these smaller bolts,” Thomas said.

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“In addition to researching the effect the change of bolts

‘I think they just got a stigma attached to them that they would breakaway.’

Rhonda Thomas PUD IT Director

may have on this construction, we will also be looking at other alterations that

“Fiber probably wasn’t the cause of all the poles breaking,” Thomas said. “But if there is anything we can do to lessen the number of poles that break in the next outage, that would be great.”

The PUD will start replacing the bolts during winter outages that may occur. She said no poles were replaced

with the new bolt, but from here on out, “that’s the plan.” Thomas said the bolts are in stock for future fixes.

The PUD engineering department originally recommended the off-set arms as having “the potential to provide the point of failure before breaking a pole,” Thomas said.

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About 75 poles were damaged in the storm, not all from issues with fiber, Thomas said. She said the fiber installation may have weakened some of the poles because another hole was drilled in to hold the off-set arms.

Thomas said the PUD currently has about 16,000 poles in the field and about half of them have fiber lines installed.

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The NIH awarded grants for using innovative new technologies and computational methods for the analysis. The scientists also will seek insights into why some people with known risks do not develop the disease.

The awards, expected to total $24 million over four years, go to eight academic medical centers that have been at the forefront of research in Alzheimer’s genetics: University

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The investigators will analyze the genome sequencing data generated during the first phase of the Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP), an innovative collaboration that began in 2012 between the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), both part of NIH. The first phase of the project determined the

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Canine helps raise funds for Leader Dogs for the Blind METALINE FALLS – Karen and Kevin Kinsella and their dog Copper helped raise $34 for Leader Dogs for the Blind during the North Pend Oreille Valley Lion’s Club train rides during the annual Affair on Main Street celebration in Metaline Falls, Aug. 30-31. The Kinsella family said they brought Copper to help raise awareness and funds to support the work of Copper’s canine cousins at Leader Dogs for the Blind. The money was raised from the north Pend Oreille community and riders on NPOV Lion’s Club train rides.

Founded by three Detroitarea Lions Club members on April 4, 1939, Leader Dogs for the Blind empowers people who are blind, visually impaired or deaf-blind with skills for a lifetime of independent travel.

In May 1939, the foundation leased a small farm in Rochester Hills, Mich., to house their new venture.

About $50 per month rented a farmhouse for the clients and staff, a barn for the dogs and a garage. The first class of the official Lions Leader

COURTESY PHOTO|GAYLE POLLOCK

Copper helped raise $34 for Leader Dogs for the Blind during the North Pend Oreille Valley Lion’s Club train rides during Affair on Main Street, Aug. 30-31. Copper belongs to Lion’s Club members Karen and Kevin Kinsella, who brought him to the event to help raise money for his canine cousins in Leader Dogs.

Dog Foundation graduated on Oct. 8, 1939, with the cost to graduate a client/ dog team at $600. Since its incorporation 75 years ago, Leader Dogs for the Blind has successfully matched and graduated over 14,000 teams. Lions Clubs throughout the world have continued to support Leader Dogs and its clients financially,

helped thousands of people who needed assistance and continue to serve on the Board of Trustees. Donations to Leader Dogs for the Blind are accepted at NPOV Lion’s, P.O. Box 181, Ione, WA 99139. The NPOV Lions meet the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Lions Depot in Ione.

Mine down to last 40 positions Most won’t be filled until April 2015

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

METALINE FALLS – The Pend Oreille Mine has about 40 positions left out of about 230 employment opportunities, mostly in the technical fields, General Manager Mark Brown said.

“They are specific skilled positions that we are looking for,” Brown said. “The entry level positions are mostly filled.” Brown said more than 1,000 applicants have applied for the positions at the Pend Oreille Mine, operated by Teck American Inc. There will be about 185-190 people working the mine within the month, Brown said. The other 40 positions may not be filled until April.

Brown said they had about 220 people working at the mine in 2009 when it was temporarily shut down and about 90 of those employees have returned.

“Including myself,” Brown said. Brown said with the opening of the mine, many families will be reunited after the closure in 2009, when the employees transferred to other Teck operations but left their families in north Pend Oreille County.

“We are absolutely trying to hire local,” Brown said.

He estimates about 57 percent of the 185-190 people hired are from the north Pend Oreille County area. He said that is about 80 people locally hired.

“It’s phenomenal,” Brown said.

Teck estimates operations at about five years, however, Brown said they plan to do some extensive exploration because of the rising zinc prices and hope to extend operations. He said the goal is to operate for up to 10-15 years. Brown said this is all dependent on how much material “Mother Nature” left in the ground for lead and zinc production.

“We believe the potential for exploration in the area is quite good,” Brown said.

Brown, originally from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, has been with Teck since 1980 when he started work as a summer intern. In 1982, he obtained his bachelors in Mining Engineering and has been with Teck ever since.

He has spent time on about nine of Teck’s operations,

including his most recent opportunity with a surface coal mining operation in northern Alberta.

“Kind of as a surprise I was asked to come back down here,” Brown said. “I never really foresaw the opportunity to come back down.”

Brown was the general manager from 2000-2011 before being transferred.

Brown has children in the area, all of which graduated from Selkirk High School, he said. They are attending Washington universities for their college education. His wife is active in the educational community and he said she may get involved again.

“It was almost like coming home,” Brown said.

Selkirk music instructor presents in Spokane

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BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations

EMERGENCY FOOD BANK BOARD: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

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

IONE – Composer and Selkirk schools music instructor Donivan Johnson is invited to present a multi-media program at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture in Spokane, Sunday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. The presentation, 100 Stories of Popular Music, is in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibit, 100 Stories.

There is a $10 suggested donation requested and there is no-host beer, wine and soft drink reception preceding the event.

Johnson will take the audience through the history of American Popular Music from the time of Stephen Foster through the Golden Age of Broadway musicals.

He will engage his listeners with the background of the music, lyrics and lives of iconic American creators and performers such as George M. Cohan, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and many more.

Special guest speaker will be Tara Leininger, Artistic Director of the Cutter Theatre in Metaline Falls, who will discuss the background and influence of Broadway musicals on American popular culture.

Johnson has previously given four lecture and/ or concerts for the MAC related to current exhibits.

In 2009, he and the MAC were the recipients of the Humanities Washington Award.

WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

THURSDAY, OCT. 2 METALINE CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 2 BOARD MEETING: 10 a.m.

- Metaline City Hall STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library NORTH PEND OREILLE LIONS: 6:30 p.m. - Ione Train Depot

FRIDAY, OCT. 3 STORY TIME AND CRAFTS: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

TUESDAY, OCT. 7 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library FORGOTTEN CORNER QUILT GUILD: 6:30 p.m. - Ione Senior Center METALINE FALLS GUN CLUB MEETING: 7 p.m. - 72 Pend Oreille Mine Road, Metaline Falls

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

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

Get help losing weight in Ione IONE – The Ione Adventist Church is offering the free workshop “You can lose weight without starving,” Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. at the church.

The workshop is styled to have dinner with the doctor.

The church is located at the corner of Eighth and Houghton streets in Ione. For more information call 509-4462000.

Leadership meeting for Port, county, PUD Nov. 5 USK – Commissioners from Pend Oreille County, the Port of Pend Oreille and the Pend Oreille Public Utility District will attend a leadership meeting Wednesday, Nov. 5 at noon at the Camas Center for Community Wellness in Usk. The commissioners meet quarterly.

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Cheer the volleyball and football teams on to victory Friday, October 10, 2014 Selkirk High Football Selkirk Rangers vs Cusick Panthers Pre-game party at 5:00 PM* Game at 7:00 PM

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Sun, calm waters for fourth annual regatta PRIEST RIVER – The Fourth annual Head of the Pend Oreille Regatta took to the scenic river Saturday, Sept. 27, in Priest River, where teams from around the region came to compete in rowing. The Gonzaga Bulldog women’s eight rowing team beat out the Washington State University women’s crew by 12 seconds, for times of 19 minutes, 17 seconds and 19:29, respectively.

This was the fourth trip to the regatta by both teams.

The WSU Men’s Crew and Light Weight Women’s Crew made their first visit to the Regatta, racing seven mixed eight shells and set a new course record in the second flight with 19:03.

Palouse Rowing returned after a two-year hiatus and made a row in the mixed eight completing the 5-kilometer course in 20:26.

The Coeur d’Alene Rowing Association Junior crew raced in different categories. Their single competitor, John Randall, completed the course within five seconds of the junior women’s coxed four team.

Master Rowers from Nelson Rowing Club, Coeur d’Alene Rowing Association and Spokane River Rowing Association, each coming for their fourth visit, completed the field.

Homecoming this week

PRIEST RIVER – Break out your orange and black – it’s homecoming week in Priest River.

Couple displaced by fire

MINER PHOTO|DESIREÉ HOOD

The Coeur d’Alene Rowing Association Junior rowing team works their way across the finish line in Priest River, Saturday, Sept. 27.

Race results: WSU dominated the Varsity Eights, Mixed Eight, 10 a.m. flight. First place was team D, which finished in 20:44, with the second WSU team A at 21:45. Coming in at third was WSU team B with 22:16, and fourth was WSU team E with 22:22.

For the 11:40 a.m. flight of Mixed Eight, WSU team F set a course record with 19:03 for first place. WSU team H took second with 19:37, WSU team G took home third with 20:14 and WSU team I came in at 20:18.

For the Women’s Eight, the Gonzaga Bulldogs finished the course in 19:17, beating out the WSU team A with 19:29 seconds. Gonzaga took third with team Zag with 19:33.

For the Women’s Four, WSU took the top two spots.

WSU team B finished with 20:15 and WSU team A fin-

ished with 20:23. Gonzaga women’s A finished third with 20:59.

In the Women’s Pair event, WSU took the top three spots. WSU team A finished in 20 minutes 55 seconds, team D finished in 20 minutes 58 seconds and team B took third with 21 minutes 17 seconds. WSU team C and Gonzaga were right on their sterns with 21:40 and 22:16, respectively. For the Juniors Women’s Eight, Coeur d’Alene Rowing Women Coxed finished the course in 24:06. Coeur d’Alene Rowing finished in 25:32, and Coeur d’Alene Rowing Men Coxed finished with 26:26.

For the Single junior event, Coeur d’Alene rower John Randall set a new course record with 24:11.

For the Masters Mixed Eight group, Palouse Rowing took first with a new course record of 20:26. Sec-

ond went to Spokane River Rowing team C with 22:38.

For the Mixed Coxless Quad group, Spokane River Rowing Association team C was the only competitor and finished with 24:37.

On the Women Coxless Quad, Coeur d’Alene Rowing team E finished in 30:26.

The Double event went to Coeur d’Alene Mixed team F with 24:04. Spokane River Rowing Women team B finished in 24:24 and Coeur d’Alene Women team C took third with 25:37.

For the single men, Dominique Preney set a course record with 22:20 for Nelson Men team F.

PPIEST RIVER – A bank account has been set up at Panhandle State Bank in Priest River for Lee and Debbie Porch, whose home was destroyed by fire Thursday, Sept. 25.

West Pend Oreille Fire District chief Les Kokanos said there was one person home at the time the blaze broke out. Debbie Porch escaped without injury. Her husband, Lee, was not home when the fire started. Damage was estimated at $100,000. An investigation revealed that the fire was an accident, likely started by a lit cigarette or match.

Woman sues over fireworks SANDPOINT – A woman who was struck in the face with a firework July 4 at Grandview Resort on Priest Lake is suing the resort.

Alivia Norwood suffered third degree burns to her face when she was hit by a mortar-shell style firework.

She was airlifted to a hospital.

The lawsuit alleges that resort owners failed to provide adequate protection for the fireworks display spectators and that the fireworks violated accepted fireworks standards, according to a report in the Bonner County Daily Bee. The lawsuit also contends the resort provided

alcohol to people who were allowed to take part in the fireworks display. The lawsuit seeks in excess of $10,000.

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B R I E F LY Cusick girls soccer combines with Newport NEWPORT – The Cusick School District Board of Directors approved combining the girls soccer team with Newport, for lack of enough students to host a Panther team, Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Three girls from Cusick will be playing soccer for Newport after the Newport School Board approved a combined soccer program, Sept. 9.

Newport has combined the wrestling program in the past because the Cusick district is not large enough to offer an individual program.

Cusick Superintendent Don Hawpe said they will continue with the wrestling program in that is also board approved.

Superintendent Dave Smith said Cusick would pay a percentage of the costs for the program based on the number of students participating.

The students and families are also responsible for their own transportation costs.

“We are appreciative of Newport’s willingness to provide athletic opportunities for our students that we are unable to offer,” Hawpe said.

Hawpe said they would like to continue the wrestling program combination also if students want to participate and Newport allows it.

Krogh, Nichols qualify for ProWest finals COEUR d’ALENE – Newport’s Austin Krogh and Priest River’s Caleb Nichols will compete at the ProWest rodeo finals, set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4 at the North Idaho Fairgrounds in Coeur d’Alene. The Friday performance starts at 6 p.m. and Saturday’s event starts at 4 p.m.

Krogh is ranked No. 6 in ProWest saddle bronc standings. It is his first year competing in the saddle bronc riding.

Newport runners compete in three races NEWPORT – The Newport cross country team will run against Freeman and Riverside in a Northeast A League meet at Freeman Middle School Wednesday, Oct. 1. The race begins at 4:45 p.m.

The following day, Thursday, Oct. 2, the Grizzlies travel to Priest River for the Ivan Benson Invite. That race beings at 4:30 p.m.

On Saturday, Oct. 4, Newport runs at the Can Am Invite at the Kettle Falls Campground, starting at 9 a.m.

OF THE MINER

MINER PHOTO|MICHELLE NEDVED

Elise Cunningham hammers one for Newport Tuesday, Sept. 23 at home against Deer Park. The Grizzlies swept the Stags in three sets, giving them a Newport welcome back to the Northeast A League.

Deer Park returned to the league after several years out.

Grizzly volleyball wins two

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport girls volleyball team got a pair of wins against Northeast A League opponents last week.

Tuesday, Sept. 23, they hosted Deer Park during homecoming week, getting a three set victory in front of the enthusiastic crowd, winning 30-28, 25-14, 26-24.

“Deer Park was a good match,” Newport coach Lori Stratton said. “The first set was tough, then we found our groove.”

Stratton had ON DECK: planned on doing VS. CHEWELAH: Thursday, more subbing, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m. but Deer Park AT RIVERSIDE: Tuesday, wouldn’t give up.

Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m.

“I thought I could do more subbing in the third set, but Deer Park started playing really scrappy and was digging well.”

Stratton said the team had more good passes than bad, which was an improve-

ment.

“Melyssa (Carlson) and McKinsey (Madison) led us in passing,” Stratton said.

Grizzly serving was also good – Haley Braun had six aces, followed by Hadley Stratton with four. Lauren Vaughn and Elise Cunningham each had a pair of aces and Marissa Hofstee had one.

“We modified our defense a bit, which luckily worked well,” Stratton said.

Hadley Stratton led with seven digs, Vaughn had five, Hofstee and Cunningham each had three.

“When we play solid defense and have good passes, the offense falls into place and we can put the ball away,” Stratton said.

Hadley Stratton led the offense with 16 kills, and Hofstee had a great night with 10 kills.

The Grizzlies traveled to Medical Lake for another league match Thursday, Sept.

25, coming away with another three set SEE GRIZZLY, 3B

Priest River boys shut out twice PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River boys soccer team lost to Timberlake and Bonners Ferry in two shutouts this past week.

The boys are in fourth place in Intermountain League play, behind Bonners, Timberlake and St. Maries, with an overall record of 2-7, and a league record of 2-4.

Priest River ON DECK: lost to Timberlake 5-0 TuesAT ST. MARIES: Thursday, Oct. 2, 4 p.m. day, Sept. 23.

VS. ST. GEORGE’S: Saturday, The score was Oct. 4, 1 p.m.

2-0 at halftime VS. BONNERS FERRY: with TimberTuesday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. lake’s Vance Kistlet scoring first at 17 minutes, on an assist by Cody Bentley. Bentley scored the second goal at 22 minutes.

In the second half, Bentley added a second goal at the 46 minutes taking the

game to 3-0.

“Priest River played a tough defense until the 76th minute when Thomas Simpson scored the fourth goal of the game and the fifth goal was scored at the 78 minutes,” Priest River coach Rob Lawler said.

Timberlake out shot Priest River 37-9.

Priest River Keeper Corbin Maltba had nine saves and Timberlake’s keeper had four saves.

“Priest River battled hard against a predominantly upperclassmen team. The team played with a lot of heart and determination tonight, but just were not able to connect the passes up front,” Lawler said.

“Defensively, they played very well.”

Priest River battled hard to keep Bonners Ferry Saturday at bay Saturday, and nearly reached the end of the first half SEE PRIEST RIVER, 2B

Selkirk shuts out Wallace JV at home

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers held the Wallace JV team scoreless during the nonleague game, Saturday, Sept. 27, with a score of 48-0. Selkirk is 3-1 for the season.

Quarterback Dominic Cain, a senior, threw for four touchdowns, three to junior Stephen Avey, ON DECK: which helped the AT NORTHPORT: Friday, Rangers momentum Oct. 3, 7 p.m. to win the game.

“I thought we were pretty efficient for the evening,” Head Coach Kelly Cain said. “We scored on

seven of 23 plays with our first unit. The boys played hard the entire game.”

Dominic Cain connected with Avey for the first two touchdowns of the game, on a 5-yard pass and a 39-yard pass. Jacob Couch, a sophomore caught the two-point conversion for the first touchdown with Cain running in the two-point play on the second. Justin Chantry, a junior, caught a 39-yard pass from Cain, putting up six more points on the scoreboard. The conversion failed.

The Rangers continued to dominate the first half with a 66-yard rush by Avey SEE SELKIRK, 3B

1B

Cusick bests Inchelium in close contest

BY DON GRONNING

Freeman named to top spot SPOKANE – The Freeman Scotties have battled their way to the top of the NWPrepsNow football power rankings after starting the season with a 4-0 record.

Coeur d’Alene fell to second with a 3-1 start to the season. Gonzaga Prep dropped to third, even though they have a 4-0 start.

Lind-Ritzville/Sprague with a 4-0 start, Lake City with 3-1 and Shadle Park, also at 3-1, round out the top six.

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INCHELIUM – The Cusick Panthers volleyball team came away from Inchelium Tuesday, Sept. 23, with a win, but it wasn’t easy.

They ON DECK: won the first two AT COLUMBIA: Monday, Oct. 6, sets 25-12, 5 p.m.

25-9 before losing the next two 25-19, 25-16. They came back for the win, beating Inchelium 15-6 in the final set.

“Cusick started off very strong, easily winning the first two sets by a very wide margin,” Panther coach Ashley Keogh. But Inchelium stepped it up and won the next two sets. Keogh says lack of focus led to many Cusick errors.

“Cusick was able to light back up in the fifth match, taking a quick lead and finish strong with a 15-6 win,” she said.

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‘Cusick was able to light back up in the fifth match, taking a quick lead and finish strong with a 15-6 win.’

Ashley Keogh

Cusick Head Coach

Kaleigh Driver, who missed the match because of a doctor’s appointment. Brianna SEE CUSICK, 3B

Newport girls sweep the week

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport girls soccer team beat both Deer Park and Medical Lake in two Northeast A League games last week. The Grizzlies are now 5-2 overall and 3-1 in league play.

Newport host Deer Park Tuesday, Sept. 23, and won 6-1.

Newport had 25 shots on goal to Deer ON DECK: Park’s 12.

Ashley Behrens dominated the game, VS. PRIEST RIVER: Saturday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m. scoring four of Newport’s six goals. She AT RIVERSIDE: first scored at 8 minutes, with an assist Tuesday, Oct. 7, 4 p.m. by Taylor Ann Belton. She scored another goal at 10 minutes before Deer Park got on the board at 32 minutes. Newport led 2-1 at the half.

Newport’s Emily Jurgens scored at 42 minutes, and then assisted Behrens on another goal at 46 minutes. Behrens scored at 50 minutes with an assist by Emily Lewis. The final score of the game came from Tiffany Huang at 79 minutes.

Newport’s keeper Iris StrangeOwl had eight saves, as did Deer Park’s keeper.

Newport continued to dominate when they traveled to SEE NEWPORT, 2B

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NEWPORT CROSS COUNTRY VS. RIVERSIDE, FREEMAN: 4:45 p.m.

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PRIEST RIVER BOYS SOCCER VS. ST. GEORGE’S: 1 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School

THURSDAY, OCT. 2

NEWPORT GIRLS SOCCER VS. PRIEST RIVER: 3 p.m. - Newport High School

PRIEST RIVER CROSS COUNTRY AT IVAN BENSON INVITE: TBA Priest River PRIEST RIVER BOYS SOCCER VS. ST. MARIES: 4 p.m. - St. Maries High School

PRIEST RIVER GIRLS SOCCER VS. NEWPORT: 3 p.m. - Newport High School

MONDAY, OCT. 6

NEWPORT CROSS COUNTRY AT IVAN BENSON INVITE: 4:30 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School

PRIEST RIVER VOLLEYBALL VS. CLARK FORK: 7 p.m. - Clark Fork High School

PRIEST RIVER VOLLEYBALL VS. KELLOGG: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School

PRIEST RIVER GIRLS SOCCER VS. OROFINO: 4 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School

NEWPORT VOLLEYBALL VS. CHEWELAH: 6:30 p.m. - Newport High School

NEWPORT GIRLS SOCCER VS. RIVERSIDE: 4 p.m. - Riverside High School

FRIDAY, OCT. 3 NEWPORT FOOTBALL VS. DEER PARK: 7 p.m. - Newport High School

TUESDAY, OCT. 7

CUSICK VOLLEYBALL VS. COLUMBIA: 5 p.m. - Columbia High School

CUSICK FOOTBALL VS. CURLEW: 7 p.m. - Curlew High School

SELKIRK VOLLEYBALL VS. KETTLE FALLS: 5 p.m. - Kettle Falls High School

PRIEST RIVER FOOTBALL VS. ST. MARIES: 7 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School

PRIEST RIVER BOYS SOCCER VS. BONNERS FERRY: 6 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School

SELKIRK FOOTBALL VS. NORTHPORT: 7 p.m. - Northport High School

NEWPORT VOLLEYBALL VS. RIVERSIDE: 6:30 p.m. - Riverside High School

SATURDAY, OCT. 4

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8

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

NEWPORT CROSS COUNTRY VS. DEER PARK: 4:45 p.m. - Deer Park High School

NEWPORT CROSS COUNTRY AT CAN AM INVITE: 9 a.m. - Kettle

PRIEST RIVER BOYS SOCCER VS. NORTHPORT: 6 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School

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Selkirk crushes Northport in three

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers volleyball team won one and lost one last week.

ON DECK: VS. ODESSA-HARRINGTON: Saturday, Oct. 4, noon AT KETTLE FALLS: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 5:30 p.m.

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Otis Smith tucks the ball and runs for a gain during the 63-14 loss to the Lakeside Eagles, Friday, Sept. 26, at home. It was the Grizzlies’ Homecoming game.

Newport drops a second league game

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The quick Lakeside Eagles scored three touchdowns in the first quarter to set the pace against the Newport Grizzlies Friday, Sept.

26. Newport ON DECK: lost their VS. DEER PARK: Friday, homecoming Oct. 3, 7 p.m. league game 63-14.

“They were able to use their great team speed to make some big plays,” Newport Coach Zac Farnam said. “We need to improve on special teams and giving up big plays defensively.”

The first quarter ended 21-0 but the second saw the Grizzlies show some life.

Newport senior Chris Burgess caught a 53-yard pass from quarterback Otis Smith, a junior, putting up the first six points for the Grizzlies.

Kicker David Quandt, a senior, made the extra point.

Lakeside responded with a 36-yard pass that ended with seven more points on the scoreboard.

The final Grizzly score of the night was in the second quarter when Smith rushed the ball five yards for the touchdown. Quandt made the kick.

It was not enough to hold off the Eagles. They scored two more touchdowns before halftime, putting the score at 42-14.

Lakeside put up three more touchdowns during the third quarter, seal-

ing their victory.

The final score was 63-14 with the Grizzlies losing at home.

Newport had 356 yards on the night with 76 plays, and Lakeside had 346 yards on 32 plays. Newport rushed for 55 yards on 26 attempts.

Lakeside had 75 yards in 16 attempts.

Newport had 301 yards passing with Smith throwing one interception. They rushed for 55 yards on 26 attempts. Newport had four turnovers, three fumbles and one interception thrown by Smith, the final leading to a touchdown for the Eagles in the third quarter.

Newport had 21 first downs to nine for the Eagles. Smith was 28 for 49 for SEE FOOTBALL, 3B

Spartans fall to Clarkston

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans lost 48-20 to the Clarkston Bantams after giving up more than 50 yards to penalty flags, which Head Coach ON DECK: Shane Douglas said was a decidVS. ST. MARIES: Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. ing factor in the game.

“In a game like this you have to keep your mistakes to a minimum and have no penalties or give up big plays on special teams,” Douglas said. “We had eight penalties totaling 50 yards. That’s not our usual. We are normally very disciplined and average less than 25 yards in flags during a game.”

Clarkston hit the end zone first with a 59-yard pass and a one-yard rush by their quarterback. They made the extra point on the first but failed the conversion on the second score putting them up 13 points.

The Spartans scored in the first quarter with a touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Anthony Storro. The conversion failed.

Clarkston hit one more time in the first quarter almost immediately on a 65-yard kickoff return ending in a touchdown. The conversion also failed. During the second quarter, Clarkston ran in a 17-yard run to score six more points.

Senior Spartan Jeris Beaver caught an 82-yard pass from Storro, hitting the end zone. The Spartans did not make the conversion.

Clarkston hit one more touchdown in the second quarter putting the score at 33-12 at half.

Starting off the scoring in the third quarter was the Bantams with a blocked punt causing a two-point safety. They followed that with a 63-yard touchdown pass and made the extra point kick. Priest River answered in the fourth quarter with an 11-yard pass to Trent Slinger, a senior, from stand-in quarterback

Jeremy MacDonald. MacDonald, a senior, took over for Storro after an illness pulled him from the game at halftime. Clayton Bowman ran in the two-yard rush for the two points.

The Bantams answered with a final touchdown of the game on a threeyard run, missing any extra points.

The final score was 48-20 with a Clarkston victory.

“We struggled offensively for the first time this year in the running game,” Douglas said. “We only rushed for 50 yards in the game which didn’t allow us to control the clock like we wanted to.”

The Spartans had 308 yards passing, the highest passing game for the season so far, Douglas said. Storro had 224 yards passing in the first half with two touchdowns and threw one interception. MacDonald stepped in and threw two for eight for 84 yards and one touchdown and also threw one interception.

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NEWPORT: Continued to dominate in Medical Lake FROM PAGE 1B

Medical Lake Thursday, Sept. 25. The Grizzlies won 7-0.

Behrens scored another four goals for Newport, at 8 minutes, assisted by Lewis, and at 23 minutes. She assisted Huang on a third goal at 29 minutes.

Lewis scored at 35 minutes and at 43 minutes, on an assist by Huang. Behrens scored again at 48 minutes, with an assist by Corinna Cauchy.

The final score of the game came from Aryonna Willoughby at 69 minutes.

Newport had 25 shots on goal to

Medical Lake’s four. Newport had three saves and Medical Lake had 16.

The Grizzlies hosted Colville Tuesday, after The Miner went to press.

They host Priest River Saturday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m., and then travel to Riverside for a league game Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 4 p.m.

PRIEST RIVER: Score was 2-0 at half time FROM PAGE 1B

before allowing the first goal at 32 minutes when Bonners’ Michael Scharf hit a shot off the crossbar that bounced to the ground and back up just inside of the goal.

The score was 2-0 at halftime with Trevor Pew scoring the second goal at 36 minutes from about 25 yards out hitting the upper left v of the goal.

“Priest River continued to battle into the second half but had another brief period of time where the defense weakened and allowed two more

quick goals at 62 minutes - by Collin Stone who shot into the lower corner deflecting off the keeper’s hand – and at 64 minutes, when Chase Dinning shot into the upper left v from about 15 yards out.

Bonners Ferry out shot Priest River 23-10. Bonners keeper Caleb Blackmore had eight saves while Priest River keeper Maltba had 12 saves.

“I was very pleased with the effort the boys put into this game. It is a real testament to the improvement they have made this season,” Lawler said. “Our defense is really coming

together and working well as a unit.

We look forward to the rematch we will have with the badgers on our home field in just over a week after a couple away games this upcoming week.

The Spartans traveled to Stillwater, Mont., Tuesday, after The Miner went to press.

Priest River travels to St. Maries Thursday, Oct. 2, to play at 4 p.m.

They host St. George’s in a make up game Saturday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. and then host Bonners Ferry Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m.

The Rangers hosted Northport Tuesday, Sept.

23, sweeping the Mustangs in three sets 25-14, 25-12, 25-23.

“We served well and that got the ball rolling for a night of kills, aces and all around great play,” Selkirk coach Pam Zimmerman said. She said the win should give the team some confidence.

Lauren McGeorge had four kills for the Rangers. Lexy Ellsworth had four aces, Sierra Chantry had four assists and Dana Riggleman had three digs for the Rangers.

Saturday, Sept. 27 the Rangers went to Wellpinit, where things didn’t go as

well. They were beaten in three sets 25-13, 25-18, 25-14.

Ellsworth led the Rangers with four aces and three kills. McGeorge had three assists and a block and Crystal Cronoble led the team in

‘We served well and that got the ball rolling for a night of kills, aces and all around great play.’

Pam Zimmerman Selkirk Head Coach

digs, with five.

Selkirk played Valley Christian after deadline Tuesday. They will host Odessa-Harrington Saturday, Oct. 4 at noon and travel to Odessa for a match with Odessa-Harrington Tuesday, Oct. 7. That match will start at 5:30 p.m.

Priest River girls split two league games

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River girls soccer team lost to Timberlake 4-2 Tuesday, Sept. 23, but came back to beat Bonners Ferry 3-1 Saturday, Sept. 27, and St. George’s Monday, Sept. 29.

The Spartans are now in third place behind Coeur ON DECK: AT NEWPORT: Saturday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m.

AT OROFINO: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 4 p.m.

d’Alene Charter and Timberlake, with an overall record of 5-4 and a league record of 4-3.

Timberlake scored twice in the first half before Priest River’s Elisa Williams scored at 60 minutes in the second half. Timberlake scored again at 72 minutes, but Priest River answered with a goal by Angel Clark at 75 minutes, assisted by Williams. Timberlake’s final goal came at 81 minutes.

Priest River had six shots on goal while Timberlake had four. Priest River keeper Autumn Lawler had three saves and Melissa Krampert had two. Timberlake’s keeper had two saves.

Priest River beat Bonners Ferry 3-1 Saturday, Sept. 27.

Priest River had 25 shots on goal while Bonners had five. Lawler had four saves for Priest River. Bonners’ keeper had 13.

Priest River’s Angie Taylor scored at 30 minutes on an assist by Williams. Williams scored Priest River’s second goal at 62 minutes before Bonners scored at 70 minutes. Less than a minute later, Clark scored again for Priest River for the 3-1 win.

Priest River hosted St. George’s in a makeup game Monday, and won 4-0.

Clark scored at 3:57 and 52:40, sandwiching a goal

by Summers. Brianna Novak scored the final goal of the game at 64:44.

Priest River has 25 shots on goal and keeper Lawler had one save.

St. George’s had three shots on goal and 16 saves.

The Spartans’ game against Riverside Thursday was canceled.

The Spartans traveled to Stillwater, Mont., after The Miner went to press Tuesday. They travel to Newport Saturday, Oct. 4, to play at 3 p.m. and then travel to Orofino for a league game Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 4 p.m.

Priest River runners log personal bests

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River cross country team ran at the Lewiston Invite Saturday, Sept. 27, with three Spartans getting their personal bests on the course.

Senior Josh Marks got 16th with a time of 17 minutes, 4 seconds. Junior Elisabeth Young got 17th with a time of 21:37. Freshman Harley Nordby also earned her personal best with a 25:09.

ON DECK: Erica McCracken, a senior, ran VS. MULTIPLE SCHOOLS: a 25:49. Molly Johnson got in the Ivan Benson Invite, Thursday, Oct. 2, 4 p.m. at Priest 29s. Sarah Marks got her personal River Lamanna High School best in the 32s. Starling Infante and Kenny Chesnut got in the mid21s. Freshman Konner Durham got in the 22s.

“We only had nine running that day,” coach Lance Clark said. “Josh and Elisabeth really showed that they can run with even the best of the 4A and 5A athletes.

“We are so proud of them for their efforts in training and competing.

The Spartans host the Ivan Benson Invitational Thursday, Oct. 2, starting at 4 p.m. The girls run first.

“It should be a good competition with the four other teams coming to the event,” coach Clark said.

Kellogg, Bonners Ferry, Newport and Immaculate Conception Academy will run in the varsity race.

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Cusick gets big win in league play

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers battled to a 47-18 win over AlmiraCoulee-Hartline, Friday, Sept. 26 in a non-league game. Cusick is 4-0 for the season.

“They were a tough, quality opponent,” Head Coach Sonny Finley said. “Their quarterback was good and played well.”

Cusick opened scoring during the first with senior Chad BrownEagle catching a 46-yard pass from Tyson Shanholtzer, a junior, putting ON DECK: up the first six AT CURLEW: Friday, Panther points.

Oct. 3, 7 p.m.

Mathias Loft, a senior, missed the extra kick.

BrownEagle ran the ball 35 yards to wind up in the end zone and Shanholtzer ran in the two-point conversion.

BrownEagle caught a 29-yard pass from Shanholtzer to put up six more points as the kick failed.

ACH hit the scoreboard during the second quarter on a three-yard run, before the Panthers struck back with a 30-yard run from Shanholtzer. Loft made the extra point, putting the Panthers up 27-6 at halftime.

The Panthers struck first in the second half when junior Spirit White ran in a one-yard rush. They made the two-point conversion with Marcus Sheridan, a senior, making the catch from Shanholtzer.

Immediately responding on the scoreboard, ACH returned the kickoff 80 yards, adding six points to the

board. They failed to make the twopoint conversion.

Senior Alec Bluff caught a 57-yard pass from Shanholtzer putting up six more Panther points. The conversion run failed.

ACH gave one last effort with a 76yard run that ended in a fourth quarter touchdown. They failed the two-point conversion.

BrownEagle found the endzone one final time on a four-yard pass from Shanholtzer, putting up the final six points of the game. The run failed for the conversion.

Finley said the Panther defense played well against ACH’s offense.

“I think it was a good quality game for us,” Finley said.

ACH had 40 rushing attempts during the game putting up 188 yards and two touchdowns. They were two for five on passing and had one kickoff return for a touchdown.

The Panthers had 37 rushing attempts earning 310 yards and three touchdowns. Shanholtzer was seven of 19 attempts for 299 yards, four touchdowns and threw one interception. He had eight carries for 75 yards and one touchdown.

Finley said White had 19 carries for 134 yards and one touchdown and helped keep the team going during the battle.

“He kind of carried the load for us Friday night,” Finley said.

BrownEagle had one carry for 39 yards and a touchdown, Eli Peterson, a senior, had one carry for 24 yards and Caleb Zeismer, a freshman, had six carries for 27 yards.

On receiving, Finley said BrownEagle had three receptions for 126 yards and three touchdowns. Bluff had three catches for 119 yards and one touchdown and Josh Keogh, a junior, had one reception for 28 yards. Loft caught two passes for 28 yards.

“I was really pleased with how we ran the ball,” Finley said. “I think we are playing pretty good ball right now.”

Defensive Coordinator Troy Hendershott said the defense started out slower than he would have liked, however, they finished the game strong.

Hendershott said freshman Canon Keogh led the defense with eight tackles.

In his first game of the season for the Panthers, Darion Dalton, a junior, had six tackles and one sack.

“He stepped in and made an immediate impact,” Hendershott said.

Sheridan also made an impact on defense for the Panthers, Hendershott said. He said Sheridan is a “utility” player that can play multiple positions well. He finished the night with three tackles and three sacks. Hendershott said the defense held them to 12 points, which is not easy in 8-man football.

“We’ve got a lot of room to improve,” Hendershott said.

Finley is looking forward to Friday’s matchup with Curlew, as it starts league play for the Panthers. He said he feels his team can play well against other league teams.

“We are preparing for a tough battle Friday,” Finley said.

The Panthers will travel to Curlew on Friday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. for the league game.

Four qualify for Bloomsday second seed NEWPORT – Runners from across the Northwest competed in the 2014 Newport Autumn Bloom 5K/10K Fun Run Saturday, Sept. 20, benefiting the Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation.

The Autumn Bloom’s 10K officially qualified four runners for the second seed for Bloomsday 2015.

This year’s race welcomed back two Spokane running clubs, Manito Running Club and Bloomsday Road Runners Club.

The 2014 Autumn Bloom changed its race classes but will return to its prior format next year.

“Next year, we’re going back to our previous race classes that recognized 10 year age divisions. We tried something new this year, and it really didn’t work,” foundation director Jenny Smith said.

Bloomsday 2015 Second Seed qualifiers were Amanda Ross, finishing in 43 minutes, 04.63 seconds; Christina Meyer (43:11.53); Chrystal Wachtel (45:40.17); and Brenda Gill (46:01.36).

The male overall 10K winner was Caleb Howard (39:59.89); female 10K winner was Amanda Ross (43:04.63); 5K male overall winner was first time Autumn Bloom runner David Bingaman (18:39.89); 5K female overall winner was Connie Troudt (25:47.00).

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Runners were encouraged along the route by more than 100 volunteers and race emcee, Isaiah Campbell. Runners ranged in age from 6 years to 80 years old. This year’s event benefited the Healthy Kids Snack Bag program, which provides weekly snack bags to local elementary school children.

This year, the foundation’s snack bag deliveries include Priest Lake, Oldtown, Priest River, Cusick and Newport. The foundation will also provide snack support for the students attending the Kalispel Career Training Center.

“Jeremy hasn’t had much practice at (quarterback) so he really helped us getting us through this game by stepping up and taking on the responsibility of leading the team,” Douglas said.

MacDonald had seven receptions in

with Cain running in the extra two points. Closing out scoring for the first half was Zayren Bubb, a sophomore, with a 42-yard run for the touchdown. Couch caught the twopoint pass from Cain. The Rangers led at half-time 38-0.

The Rangers scored twice in the second half.

Avey caught a 32-yard pass from Cain for the touchdown and the pair met again in the end zone for the two-point conversion. In the fourth, the Rangers snagged a safety, putting the final score at 48-0 for the

Spartans beat St. George’s, lose to Timberlake

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest ON DECK: River SparVS. KELLOGG: Thursday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m. tans AT CLARK FORK: Mon- volday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. leyball team lost in five sets to Timberlake in an Intermountain League match Thursday, Sept. 25.

Priest River started strong, winning the first set 25-10. Timberlake won the next set 25-21. Priest River answered with a 2515 set but Timberlake came back and won the fourth set 25-22 and took the fifth set 15-10.

Priest River coach Angie Goins said the match was “pretty intense.”

Katlyn Summers and Megan Whitman led Spartan scoring with a dozen kills each. Whitman also had three aces and Sum-

mers had four blocks. Lily Luckey had 22 assists for the Spartans and Millie French had 25 digs.

Priest River beat St. George’s in a non league match at St. George’s Monday, Sept. 29. They won in three sets 25-23, 25-23, 25-23.

“They’re a good team,” Goins said, so she was happy with the win.

Whitman had a good night, leading all players with 13 kills, 13 digs and four aces.

The win gives the Spartans a 5-5 overall record.

They are 0-3 in Intermountain League play.

The Spartans will start their second round of Intermountain League play Thursday, Oct. 2, with a home match against Kellogg. That match starts at 6:30 p.m.

The Spartans will travel to Clark Fork for a match Monday, Oct. 6. That match will start at 7 p.m.

FOOTBALL: Phillips led defense in tackles 301 yards for one touchdown. Lakeside’s Cameron Gay was 10 for 16 for 271 yards and six touchdowns.

Burgess led the team in receptions with six catches for 144 yards. Junior Kyler Zorica had eight receptions for 50 yards and Koa Pancho, a freshman, had seven for 48 yards.

Cody Phillips, a senior, led the defense with six tackles, with Kaben Hastings, a junior, at 4.5 tackles.

Farnam said they would spend the week working on all aspects of offense, especially their passing game before the league game on Friday against Deer Park.

“We are trying to continually not be beat before the snap,” Farnam said. “This includes recognizing formations, tendencies and lining up correctly.”

The Grizzlies will host the Deer Park Stags, Friday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. This is a league matchup for the teams.

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Runners start out at the 5K/10K Autumn Bloom fun run Saturday, Sept. 20, benefitting the Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation. Four people qualified for the second seed start at the 2015 Bloomsday.

For more information on funding and volunteer opportunities for Healthy

Kids Snack Bags, contact the foundation office at 509-447-7928.

the first half for 83 yards and rushed for 11 yards. He also had a defensive interception.

Slinger had three receptions for 140 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 31 yards in 10 attempts.

Ethan Harrison, a junior, had two receptions for 29 yards.

“Overall, we need to learn from

this experience and use it to help us get better, become more disciplined and put forth the effort we need to in practice so we can fix what didn’t work and get better at what we do well,” Douglas said.

The Spartans host St. Maries Friday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. for the annual Homecoming game.

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Rangers.

“We had the chance to work on a few things and also to get everyone in for some playing time,” Coach Cain said. “The first unit’s night was over after the first offensive and defensive series of the third quarter.”

Cain was five for 12 passing attempts with 185 yards and four touchdowns.

Avey had four carries for 71 yards and one touchdown, and also three receptions for 140 yards and three touchdowns.

Bubb had two carries for 50 yards and one touchdown. Chantry had

one catch for 39 yards and one touchdown.

“All in all, the boys did well,” Coach Cain said. “We are still looking to improve in some areas, you know, just clean things up a little.”

Coach Cain said no defensive stats were available, however, they are making improvements.

“Defensively we are doing a much better job of tackling,” Coach Cain said. “It’s an area we’ve made some real improvement in since the first of the season.”

The Rangers travel to Northport Friday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. for a league game against the Mustangs.

Balcom had a good match, with a half dozen kills and five aces. Raylee Brown had 15 assists and Alyssa Walrath had two blocks and three kills.

Cassidy Hansen, Renee Wynne, Val Keogh and Alana Keogh served well, each scoring a pair of aces.

Saturday, Sept. 27, the Panthers hosted undefeated Almira/Coulee-Hartline and lost in three sets 25-13, 25-15, 25-17.

Keogh says Cusick has some things to work on.

“Our biggest weaknesses right now are our passing and lack of communication,” she said. “Once we get those down, and start getting our front row more opportunities to make plays, I think we will be a very tough team.”

Cusick has a 2-3 Northeast 1B North League record.

Cusick played Wellpinit after deadline Tuesday. They will travel to Hunters for a match with Columbia Monday, Oct. 6, at 5 p.m.

GRIZZLY: 17 points in a row served by one FROM PAGE 1B

win, 25-9, 25-18, 25-20. The match started out well, with Cunningham serving 17 points in a row, including nine aces.

The Griz had another night of good passing, led by Stratton and Carlson. The team also played good defense.

“Our defense was working for us and we covered the court really well,” Stratton said. The team is also improving on offense, the coach said.

“We were stronger at the net with less hitting errors overall,” Stratton said. She said she mixed it up with combinations of players. “We were able to try different line ups and everybody got a lot of playing time. Emily Hunt and Jalin Earl got more court time and did a good job for us.”

Stratton led Grizzly scorers with a half dozen kills. Hofstee had five kills and Cunningham had four.

The wins gave Newport a 2-2 Northeast A League record.

Newport played Colville after deadline Tuesday. They will host Chewelah Thursday, Oct. 2, with the match starting at 6:30 p.m. They will travel to Riverside for a match Tuesday, Oct. 7. That match will start at 6:30 p.m.

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B R I E F LY Libraries welcome fall events in Priest River, Blanchard PRIEST RIVER – The West Bonner Libraries welcomes fall and Story Time patrons to another year of stories and crafts at the Priest River and Blanchard libraries.

Story Time programs are on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in Blanchard and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in Priest River.

October will provide listeners with stories about farm animals, fire trucks, travel, fearless feats and nighttime creatures.

Story Time calendars are available at the front desk of each library. Check the library website for returning programs.

The Live & Learn series is now in full swing with lots of new events on the calendar. Saturday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. fiber artists will meet to encourage each other and share information about fiber art events in the area.

Greg Skinner of Kaniksu Health Services will bring new information about the Affordable Health Care Act Thursday, Oct. 16, 5:30-7 p.m. Join Skinner for an update on services and changes that are about to take place.

Information is available on the library website. http://westbonner.lili.org/ register or call for more information at 208-4482207.

Playhouse presents original play NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Players will present “The Polish Book of Karma,” during a Readers Theater Workshop, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. at the playhouse.

Tickets are $12 at the door or can be purchased in advance for $10 at the playhouse or online.

“The Polish Book of Karma” is an original play written by William Missouri Downs of Gulf Shores, Ala., and directed

by Kristi Bell. The play occurs during present day times on Christmas day in the “Jackowo” district of Chicago. It is a comedy and will be performed for the first time as a Readers Theater performance.

The cast is a five-person ensemble consisting of Jerzy Pogozelski, Rosy Pogozelski, Loretta Coors, Landon Kennedy and Father Ramona, played by Christopher Demlow, Laura Stuivenga, Kourtney Haren, Tyrian Miller and Bill Prater, respectively.

The Readers Theater Workshop takes brand new plays submitted from college or graduate students and collaborates with the author, cast and director to create what the audience sees on stage.

For more information, call 509-447-9900 or visit www.pendoreilleplayers. org.

Share your life events for free NEWPORT – The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers are looking to share your life events with the community.

Submit births, weddings and engagements to The Miner for publication at no charge. The Miner can be reached at 509-447-2433, minernews@povn.com or visit www.pendoreillerivervalley.com online, or stop by the office at 421 S. Spokane in Newport.

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Learn to care for pets at the library Cathy Reynolds brought Priest River Animal Rescue’s special book collection to the Priest River Library recently. PRAR made these books on pets and pet care available for library patrons to check out.

Fashion show to benefit women’s shelter PRIEST RIVER – The fifth annual “Community that Cares” fashion show and luncheon to benefit Ruth’s House women’s shelter is set for Sunday, Oct. 19 at noon in the Priest River Lamanna High School gymnasium.

The cost is $10 and tickets can be purchased at the Priest River Times office or at the door.

The Olive Garden style lunch will feature five kinds of homemade soups, green salad with dressing, breadsticks and an array of desserts and drinks.

The luncheon begins at noon and the

fashion show begins at 1 p.m. Lots of local models of all ages will be showcasing fashions from Ben Franklin, North Country Clothing Shop and The Clothing Closet.

There will be a silent auction and raffle during the event. Raffle tickets for various gift baskets are $1. There will also be a handmade heart quilt drawing with tickets costing $1, donated by the Happy Agers Quilters.

The event supports the Priest River Ministries Advocates for Women and Ruth’s House.

Comedy and laughter at Circle Moon NEWPORT – The Circle Moon Theater is holding the fast-paced, madcap comedy “Laffing Room Only,” during several weekends in October.

Show only tickets are $12. Dinner and show tickets are $25.

The shows start Friday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 4. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. A roast beef dinner will be served

by Owen’s Catering.

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, herb crusted pork loin will be catered

by Skeyes the Limit.

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18, chicken fried steak will be served by Owen’s Catering.

“Laffing Room Only” is written by Tim Kelly

and directed by Mark D. Caldwell.

The show involves Gloria Alexander who is about to lose dilapidated Whispering Pines because of back taxes.

She would gladly sell the place but there are no buyers.

Two state officials arrive and plan to make the hotel a base for a sting operation.

They send the word out that the hotel will accept stolen goods, hoping to catch a number of petty criminals operating in the area.

One complication collides with another up to the climax when each visitor turns out to have an unsuspected reason for being at the hotel.

Donate blood in Newport NEWPORT – The Inland Northwest Blood Center, along with the Newport community, is holding a blood drive Thursday, Oct. 16 from 12:30-5:30 p.m.

The blood drive is held at the United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third.

George Lunden will be coordinating the Newport blood drive.

INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest.

A single donation can save the lives of up to three people.

For more information, call 509-232-4433.

Boyles named to WSU honor roll PULLMAN – Ryun Georg Boyles of Newport is on the Washington State University President’s Honor Roll for the 2014 summer semester.

The President’s Honor Roll recognizes undergraduate

students enrolled in a minimum of nine graded hours in a single term at WSU who earn a grade point average of 3.75 or earn a 3.50 cumulative GPA based on 15 cumulative hours of graded work.

The Circle Moon Theatre is located at 3642 N. Highway 211, west of Newport. For information and to purchase tickets, call 208-448-1294.

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 101 S. Scott • 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

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

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 p.m.

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

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

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SmileMobile to visit Newport NEWPORT – The Washington Dental Service Foundation SmileMobile will be in Newport Oct. 6-10. The SmileMobile travels the state offering dental services to children who might not have access to dental care.

It will be parked at Sadie Halstead Middle School and will provide examinations on Monday, Oct. 6 from 1-4 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with follow up treatment provided through Friday, Oct. 10.

Medicaid and sliding scale fee is accepted as reimbursement for services.

Children birth through high school with limited access to dental care can schedule appointments by calling the Washington Dental Service Foundation at 1-888-286-9105.

The SmileMobile is sponsored by Delta Dental of Washington and in partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital, to provide dental care to children from low-income families.

A clinic manager, dentist and dental assistant and local volunteer dental professionals in each community it visits staff the SmileMobile.

The SmileMobile, which travels the state year-round providing services ranging from exams and preventive care to fillings and minor oral surgery, has examined and treated more than 30,000 children in communities throughout Washington State. Oral Health disease affects half of all Washington State first and second graders.

Sharing the Dharma Day Oct. 5 NEWPORT – Dharma Day is set for Sunday, Oct. 5, from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sravasti Abbey. The day includes guided meditation, a talk on the day’s topic, a vegetarian potluck lunch, and facilitated discussion.

Sravasti Abbey is located 692 Country Lane, Newport. Topics for Sharing the Dharma Day come from “Don’t Believe Everything You Think,” by the Abbey’s founder and abbess, Venerable Thubten Chodron.

Sravasti Abbey is a Buddhist monastery in the Tibetan tradition where 10 ordained nuns and guest lay people devote their lives

to studying and practicing Buddhist teachings and sharing them with others.

Sharing the Dharma Day is offered monthly as an open house invitation to learn more about the Buddha’s teachings. All are welcomed.

There is no charge for events at the Abbey, but offerings – of food for the community and/or financial gifts – are always welcomed.

Sravasti Abbey lists a full schedule of events on their website, www.sravasti. org. For more information and directions call 509447-5549 or email office. sravasti@gmail.com.

Play Bunko at the American Legion CUSICK – The Cusick American Legion is hosting a Bunko party Saturday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m.

Bring a white elephant gift and finger food. Players must be 21 years old.

Bunko is a parlor game played in teams with three dice.

The legion is located at 105 Timber St., Cusick.

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

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

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

www.pocoparishes.org 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.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

Newport Church - Corner of Lilac Lane & Hwy. 20 North Head Elder Gilbert Navarro (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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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

Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“The aim of this Wronged One in sustaining woes and tribulations, in revealing the Holy Verses and in demonstrating proofs hath been naught but to quench the flame of hate and enmity, that the horizon of the hearts of men may be illumined with the light of concord and attain real peace and tranquility.” Bahá ’u’ lláh Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

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OBITUARI ES Gertrude Eva Boggs WALLA WALLA

Gertrude E. Boggs of Walla Walla, passed away Sept.

17, at Park Manor Rehabilitation Center. She was 87 years old.

Her father emigrated at the age of 15 from Forfar, Scotland, to Fort Benton, Mont., where he later married Johanna Koch, the daughter of a harness maker and homesteader whose family had emigrated from Austria-Hungary. Mrs. Boggs was born July 12, 1927, to Frank Elliot and Johanna Koch Elliot, in Fort Benton, Mont. She was the second of four children who grew up together through the depths of the Depression.

She attended schools in Fort Benton, graduating from Fort Benton High School in 1945.

She met Elden Boggs at a Civilian Conservation Corps dance while she was still in high school and they married in Fort Benton, Jan. 6, 1946, after Elden returned from fighting with the U.S. Marines in the Pacific islands.

They lived in Great Falls, Mont., while Elden trained as a telegrapher, and then moved to a number of small towns in western Montana where he worked for the Great Northern Railroad, before settling in Newport in 1957, where they lived for 19 years.

Mrs. Boggs raised her three children in Newport, planting a large vegetable garden every spring, putting up a winter’s worth of jam and jelly every summer, driving her husband’s tow truck on occasion, attending her sons’ football and baseball games even in the rain or snow, and making sure all her children – especially her sons – knew how to cook and do their own laundry.

After Elden’s death in 1992, Mrs. Boggs lived in Spokane for three years and then moved to Walla Walla in 1995. She put her years of experience at sewing and handiwork to good use when she became active in Walla Walla Salvation Army’s Dress a Living Doll project, helping to provide handmade outfits to local children.

She was an avid card player and made many good friends through her regular pinochle games. Her family will miss her quiet determination, her dry humor, and her devotion to her grandchildren.

Mrs. Boggs is survived by one daughter, Jan Beer of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two sons, James Boggs of Olympia, and William Boggs of Walla Walla; one brother, James C. Elliot and his wife Virginia, of Peoria, Ill.; five grandchildren, Dylan Boggs, Kristin Boggs, Kylar Boggs, Alisa Beer and Joanna Beer; four nieces and four nephews, Carla Elliot Bratley, Gary Elliot, Larry Elliot, Tom Elliot, Caroline Elliot Lewis, Patricia Elliot Stewart, Sandra McLoughlin Ellison and Scott McLoughlin.

She was preceded in death by her husband Elden Wil-

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liam Boggs, brother George Elliot, sister-in-law Flora Elliot, sister Dorothy Marie McLoughlin, and brotherin-law Warren McLoughlin, Jr. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Mountain View-Colonial DeWitt, 1551 Dalles Military Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Inurnment will be at the Newport Washington Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice, coordinated through Mountain ViewColonial DeWitt.

Sharon Crateau OLDTOWN

Sharon Crateau of Oldtown passed away at her home Sept.

18. She was 72.

She was born April 26, 1942, in Lewistown, Crateau Mont., to Leo and Ruby LaTray. She worked for many years as an executive for AT&T before retiring on Bainbridge Island, Wash.

She moved to Oldtown with her husband David Crateau, where they have lived for the past 15 years.

Mrs. Crateau is survived by her husband David Crateau, and two brothers.

Nina Nan Hutton OLDTOWN

Nina Nan Hutton of Oldtown passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, at her home, following a short bout with cancer. She was 79.

Mrs. Hutton was born in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 31, 1935, to Emil and Eva Niche. The family moved to southern California where she graduated from San Fernando High School. She attended Biola Bible College.

She married Clarence Hutton Jr., on Nov. 29, 1958.

Their family grew to include three sons, Ross, Doug and Tom, and a daughter, Kari.

Nina and Clarence moved to Idaho in January 1996, where they established their home in Oldtown. She was active in the First Baptist Church of Newport and the Dalkena Community Church.

She enjoyed sewing, crafts, baking, gardening and making greeting cards for her many friends. A trip to the local library, lunch at one of the many restaurants in the area and trips to Sandpoint or Spokane filled her busy schedule.

Mrs. Hutton is survived by her husband Clarence at the family home, sons Ross (and Abigail), Doug (and Doris) and Tom, and daughter Kari (and Frank), seven grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

A service of memorial will be held at the Newport First Baptist Church Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.

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

D E AT H N OT I C E S Robert “Bob” McArthur OLDTOWN

Robert “Bob” McArthur of Oldtown passed away Sept. 25, at his home in Oldtown. He was 85 years old.

At this time no services are planned. A full obituary will appear at a later date.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Bryanna Lynn Sargent METALINE

Bryanna Lynn Sargent of Metaline passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, in Cusick. She was 18 years old.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. at the Selkirk High School, 10372 Highway 31 Ione.

A full obituary will appear at a later date. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys.

All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online.

PEND OREILLE COUNTY

MONDAY, SEPT. 22 FOUND PROPERTY: N. Craig Ave., Newport, report of found purse.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., report of juvenile smoking on school grounds.

THEFT: S. Washington Ave., Newport, reported theft of knives from vehicle.

WANTED PERSON: W. 5th St., report of wanted juvenile.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Garden Ave., Newport ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report that vehicle is stopped in middle of highway and driver appears to be intoxicated.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24 TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Deer Valley Lane, report that someone has spun donuts in front of complainant’s property on county road.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Womack Lane, report of silver SUV sitting at the end of the road.

PURSUIT: Spring Valley Rd., report of black Mazda pickup failing to stop.

DISTURBANCE: W. Pine St., Newport, report of an aggressive male in ER. BOOK AND RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Brandon Joel Frederick, 19, of Oldtown was booked and released for fourth degree assault.

THEFT: Milan Farm Rd., report that mailbox open and mail is gone.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of male and female, possibly transients, sitting in front of business.

THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of northbound Honda Civic, extreme lane travel.

BOOK AND RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Jason D. Ball, 34, of Newport was booked and released for criminal solicitation.

THEFT: Independence Rd. JUVENILE PROBLEM: Kent Creek Lane, report of 16-yearold male causing problems.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Green Rd., report of numerous gunshots in the area.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Walnut St., report of subject stalking respondent.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle unable to maintain lane travel.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. S., report that vehicle hit deer.

THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport

ARREST: LeClerc Rd. N, Lovinia Jermaine Merson, 41, of Cusick was arrested on tribal charges.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Telephone Rd. W., report of explosion in area.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20, report of subject cutting firewood possibly on private property.

DISTURBANCE: N. Newport Ave., report of a group of subjects fighting in parking lot.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 23 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of people in the area.

THEFT: Balcom Rd., report of mailbox broken into.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Driskill Rd., report that neighbor’s dog attacked complainant’s dog.

THEFT: Fertile Valley Rd., report of mail theft.

THEFT: W. 2nd St., report of items missing from room.

THEFT: Juanita Lane, report of credit card missing from mailbox.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of GMC pickup with lane travel problems.

ARREST: S. Newport Ave., David C. Porter, 34, of Newport was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, report of 4 door SUV all over the road, vary on speeds.

ARREST: Jacquelyn Marie Walker, 47, of Spokane was arrested on a warrant.

ARREST: Phillip David Elmer, 29, of Newport was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer, for driving with a suspended license and for attempt to elude.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Driskill Rd., report of shooting heard from the direction of Green Road.

THEFT: Monumental Way, Cusick, report of bag stolen while riding bus.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Baker Lake Rd., report that complaint heard four shots from empty residence.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 DRUG INFO: S. Union Ave., Newport, respondent can smell what she believes is meth being cooked in the area.

ACCIDENT: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of black Tahoe off the road with flasher on.

THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport ACCIDENT: Creek Lane, report that vehicle has damage unknown time frame.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: LeClerc Rd. S., respondent called regarding sick puppies they have bought from a lady in area.

ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: E 5th St., report that subject came in to pay utility bill under other persons name.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Kings Lake Rd., complainant requesting phone contact regarding female who was looking through her produce in her garden.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Phillip M. Hopkins, 56, of Usk was arrested for driving under the influence.

TRESPASSING: Main St., report that subject who was evicted returned.

DISTURBANCE: Hwy. 31, report of disturbance.

ACCIDENT: Northshore Diamond Lake Rd. ARREST: W. Walnut St., Joshua H. Hester, 38, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.

ARREST: Alan Scot Crawford, 55, of Colville was arrested for driving under the influence.

HARASSMENT: Blackwell St., report of subjects driving in front of house harassing respondent.

ARREST: Tyler Jay Hamilton, 23, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Kyle E. Seal, 34, of Oldtown was arrested on local warrant.

ACCIDENT: Camas Flat Rd., report of vehicle-deer accident.

BOOK AND RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Shelley Lea Swoboda, 47, of Priest River was booked and released for third degree theft.

THREATENING: Hwy. 2 report of subject threatening to burn down house and kill people.

THEFT: Graham Rd. FOUND PROPERTY: Newport Cemetery, complainant found bike in the cemetery.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Deer Valley Rd., complainant can hear a vehicle in the hills speeding around.

CHILD ABUSE: W. Pine St, Newport, report of child abuse.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, report of burglary.

ARREST: Valerie Ann Stone, 38, of Wellpinit was arrested on a warrant.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 28 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Deer Valley Rd., report of suspicious vehicle driving up and down driveways in area.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Deer Valley Rd., report of male sleeping in car off the roadway.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Kelly Drive, report of loud explosion in the area.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Hwy. 20, report of two vehicles speeding.

THEFT: Buck Creek Rd., report of tractor missing from garage.

PROSTITUTION: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, several reports of prostitution.

VEHICLE FIRE: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle in ditch on fire with possible driver inside.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of 4-wheeler driving back and forth in area.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 2 WEST BONNER COUNTY

MONDAY, SEPT. 22 BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, Priest River ACCIDENT: Old Priest River Rd., Priest River TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Hwy. 2, Priest River, K9 sniff conducted during a traffic stop.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 23 NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 31, report of vehicle swerving various speeds.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Scott Ave., Newport, report of someone sleeping on porch of home and child from home did not come out to the bus.

ARREST: Troy Duane Wood, 50, of Newport was arrested for third degree assault and fourth degree assault domestic violence.

BURGLARY: Thompson Rd., report of items stolen.

ARREST: Shelley Lea Swoboda, 47, of Priest River was arrested for third degree theft.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Fertile Valley, report of damaged mailbox.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of erratic driver high beaming people.

THEFT: Scotia Rd., report of cell phone stolen.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: S. Scott Ave., Newport, respondent states subjects are making threatening remarks.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, report of shop broken into over night.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Northshore Diamond Lake, complainant requests to speak to a deputy about her son.

ARREST: Camden Rd., Arielle Taylor Walker, 25 of Cataldo, Idaho, was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

ARREST: Peter Fabrizzio Pirrello, 24, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault.

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

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Newport Ave., request to speak to a deputy regarding a Restraining Order issue.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Jorgens Rd., report of male and female fighting, nothing physical.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Hwy. 20 POSSIBLE DUI: Trask Rd., respondent hears many people intoxicated yelling about fighting.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 BOOK AND RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Marcus L. Pugh, 39, of Spokane Valley was booked and released for negligent driving.

ACCIDENT: Turk Rd., report of vehicle down embankment.

RECOVERED VEHICLE: Deeter Rd. POSSIBLE DUI: N. Newport Ave., report of Ford truck driving erratically.

JUNK VEHICLE: LeClerc Rd. S., complainant believes stolen vehicle is on property.

ILLEGAL BURING: Hwy. 20, possible illegal burn reported in area.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24 BATTERY: Harriet St., Priest River TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Hoodoo Loop, Oldtown, a woman was cited and released for driving without privileges.

MISSING PERSON: Shannon Lane, Priest River, deputy was called to a report of a missing person.

UNATTENDED DEATH: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25 MISSING PERSON: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 ARREST: Hwy. 41, Oldtown, Duane David Betz, 24, of Newport was arrested for possession of controlled substance and paraphernalia.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 ARREST: Mason Rd., Blanchard, George Donahoo, 48, of Blanchard was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Clare E. Clark, 50, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence.

ACCIDENT: Al’s Welding Rd., Spirit Lake

SUNDAY, SEPT. 28 BATTERY: Hwy. 41, report of a battery in the Newport area.

PU BLIC M E ETI NGS WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1 DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER: 10 a.m. - District Office, 172 South Shore Road OLDTOWN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT BOARD: 5:30 p.m. Oldtown City Hall FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station No. 41 DIAMOND LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: 6:30 p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2 SACHEEN LAKE SEWER AND WATER DISTRICT BOARD: 7 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211 IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. Clerk’s Office

THURSDAY, OCT. 2 BONNER COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION HEARING: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint

SATURDAY, OCT. 4 PONDORAY SHORES WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT: 9 a.m.

- Water District Pump House, 202 Winnie Lane, Pondoray

Shores Subdivision

MONDAY, OCT. 6 PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse LENORA WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT: 10 a.m. - Skookum Rendezvous Lodge PRIEST RIVER CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall BONNER COUNTY FAIR BOARD: 6 p.m. - Fairgrounds Office in Sandpoint PROPERTY RIGHTS COUNCIL: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

SIONERS: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices BONNER COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: 1:30 p.m. - USDA Office, 1224 Washington Ave., Ste. 101 WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Hall on Highway 57 PEND OREILLE COUNTY FAIR BOARD: 7 p.m. - Fairgrounds at Cusick PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5: 7 p.m. - Fire Station 51, 406722 Highway 20, Cusick

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8

PEND OREILLE CEMETERY NO. 1: 8:15 a.m. - E. 100 Circle Drive, Newport PEND OREILLE CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD: 2 p.m. - Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Newport BONNER COUNTY DEMOCRATS: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint METALINE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

BLANCHARD TEA PARTY: 6:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center

TUESDAY, OCT. 7 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse PEND OREILLE PUD COMMIS-

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The Selkirk School District is accepting applications for the position of Head High School Baseball Coach. Information and application materials are available at www.selkirk.k12.wa.us or Selkirk District Office, 219 Park Street, PO Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 (509) 446-2951. The Selkirk School District is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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Newport High School, Grades 7-12 2 positions Stratton Elementary School, Grades K-6 3 positions The Newport School District is accepting applications for the above positions.

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2014313 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 14-4-00033-6 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of Charlotte M. Raleigh, Deceased.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate.

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

Date of First Publication of this Notice: September 17, 2014. /s/ Irvin F. Kenney Irvin F. Kenney, Personal Representative Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 CONTINUED ON 8B

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

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

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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.

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HEARING AID CENTERS Professional Hearing Center Jorgen Bang H.I.S. (866) 924-3459, Spokane Valley

Hearing Center

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HEARING AID CENTERS Huston Hearing Care & Audiology

Mon-Wed -- 9 am - 1 pm -- (509) 255-8200 Colville - 720 S. Main St. www.hustonhearing.com

MASSAGE THERAPY 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

Core Physical Therapy

at Club Energy • Newport Gary Schneider PT • (509) 671-3122 Monday thru Friday By Appointment

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

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Serving victims of all crime and the homeless Office 447-2274, 24 hr Helpline: 447-5483

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Your Right to Know

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.

CONTINUED FROM 7B Newport WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner September 17, 24 and October 1, 2014. (33-3)

______________ 2014317 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on September 19, 2014 received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application,

SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Mark and Laurie Matkin, and did on September 19, 2014 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of a recreational dock and ramp (replacement) on Diamond Lake. (FILE NO. SV-14-005), Location: 71 Elu Beach Rd., Newport, WA 99156.

An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on September 15, 2014, and the county expects to issue a Determination of NonSignificance for this project. The optional

DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). 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 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. N a tu ra l R esource Planner, (509) 4476462, tmclaughlin@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille

County no later than October 09, 2014. The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will be hearing this Substantial Shoreline Development Permit Application on October 14, 2014 at 6:00pm in the Cusick Community Center, 111 S. First Ave., Cusick, WA Required Permits: Shoreline Variance (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: September 19, 2014

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Pend Oreille County Fire District #5 is having supplemental budget request and its annual Budget hearing before its regular meeting on October 7th, 2014. The Supplemental budget hearing will be at 6:30 pm. The regular annual budget hearing will be held at 6:45 pm and our regular meeting will be 7:00 pm. These meetings will be held at Station 51, 406722 SR 20, Cusick, WA 99119.

The public is invited to give public comment.

Any questions please call Chief Jay Foster at 509-671-2286. Submitted by Jay Foster, Fire Chief

Published in The Newport Miner: September 24 and October 1, 2014. (34-2)

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

T S N o . : WA - 1 4 614386-TC APN No.: 443124520012 Title Order No.: 140044180-WA-MSO Grantor(s): WILLIAM O GILCRIST SR, DEBRA T GILCRIST Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR LEADER ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Deed of Trust Instrument/ Reference No.: 20100305970 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 10/10/2014, at 10:00 AM At the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street in the City of Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of

Published in The Newport Miner September 24 and October 1, 2014. (34-2) ____________

______________ 2014318 PUBLIC NOTICE Pend Oreille County Fire District #5 406722 SR 20, Cusick, WA 99119 509-671-2286

2014299 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 12 OF NAUGHTY PINES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 199, RECORDS OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, EXCEPT THAT PORTION DEEDED TO PEND OREILLE COUNTY FOR DEER VALLEY ROAD, RECORDED ON JUNE 25,2003 UNDER RECORDING NO. 269381. More commonly known as: 5451 DEER VALLEY RD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/29/2010, recorded 8/3/2010, under 20100305970 records of PEND O R E I L L E C o u n t y,

Washington, from WILLIAM O GILCRIST SR AND DEBRA T GILCRIST, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to FRONTIER TITLE AND ESCROW, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR LEADER ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR LEADER ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Wells Fargo Bank, NA. 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 CONTINUED ON 9B

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CONTINUED FROM 8B reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $19,107.83 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $204,889.77, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 8/1/2013, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The abovedescribed real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 10/10/2014. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 9/29/2014 (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 9/29/2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the 9/29/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising or real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275. (31tf)

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 WILLIAM O GILCRIST SR AND DEBRA T GILCRIST, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 5451 DEER VALLEY RD, NEWPORT, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 5/2/2014. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. 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. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED I N WA S H I N G T O N NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

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and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you.

If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm.

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/ hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud. gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?web ListAction=search andsearchstate=WAa ndfilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-6064819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: JUN. 05, 2014 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Maria Montana, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp.

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______________ 2014321 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF NOVEMBER 4, 2014 GENERAL ELECTION The last date to register online, through the mail, transfer or update an existing registration is Monday, October 6th. First time voters may register in person until 4:30 pm Monday, October 27th at the Pend Oreille County Auditor’s Office, 625 W 4th Street, Newport.

Pend Oreille County is a vote by mail county. A ballot will be mailed to each active registered voter in Pend Oreille County October 15-17, 2014.

Please contact the Pend Oreille County Auditor’s Office at 509447-6472 if you did not receive a ballot or you need a replacement ballot.

Voters requiring assistance: Election ballots, registration forms, voting assistance for elderly and disabled persons, and other election or voter registration information are available at the Pend Oreille County Auditor’s Office. Call 509-447-6472, or visit http://www.pendoreilleco.org/county/elections.asp . Persons may also register to vote online at www. vote.wa.gov The November 4, 2014 ballot will include: Initiatives to the People Initiative Measure No. 1351 Initiative Measure No. 1351 concerns K-12 education. This measure would direct the legislature to allocate funds to reduce class sizes and increase staffing support for students in all K-12 grades, with additional class-size reductions and staffing increases in high-poverty schools.

Initiatives to the Legislature Initiative Measure No. 591 Initiative Measure No. 591 concerns firearms.

This measure would prohibit government agencies from confiscating guns or other firearms from citizens without due process, or from requiring background checks on firearm recipients unless a uniform national standard is required.

Initiative Measure No. 594 Initiative Measure No. 594 concerns background checks for firearm sales and transfers. This measure would apply currently used criminal and public safety background checks by licensed dealers to all firearm sales and transfers, including gun show and online sales, with specific exceptions.

Advisory Votes Advisory Vote No. 8 - Senate Bill 6505 The legislature eliminated, without a vote of the people, agricultural excise tax preferences for various aspects of the marijuana industry, costing an estimated $24,903,000 in the first ten years, for government spending.

Advisory Vote No. 9 - Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1287 the legislature imposed, without a vote of the people, the

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leasehold excise tax on certain leasehold interests in tribal property, costing an estimated $1,298,000 in the first ten years, for government spending.

Federal Offices: Congressional District 5 US Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers – Prefers Republican Party Joseph (Joe) Pakootas – Prefers Democratic Party State Offices: Legislative District 7 State Senator Brian Dansel – Prefers Republican Party Tony Booth – Prefers Republican Party Legislative District 7 State Representative Pos 1 Shelly Short – Prefers Republican Party James R. Apker – Prefers Libertarian Party Legislative District 7 State Representative Pos 2 Joel Kretz – Prefers Republican Party Ronnie Rae – Prefers Centralist Party County Offices: Assessor James W. McCroskey – Prefers Republican Party Auditor Marianne Nichols – Prefers Republican Party Clerk Tammie Ownbey – Prefers Republican Party County Commissioner District 3 Mike Manus – Prefers Republican Party Mark Zorica – Prefers Republican Party Prosecutor Dolly Hunt – Prefers Republican Party Robin McCroskey – Prefers Republican Party Sheriff Alan Botzheim – Prefers Republican Party Treasurer Terri Miller – Prefers Democratic Party Public Utility District, Commissioner District #2, Nonpartisan Curt Knapp Katherine Brown

Judicial, Nonpartisan: S t a t e S u p re m e Court Justice, Position #1 Mary Yu S t a t e S u p re m e Court Justice, Position #3 Mary E. Fairhurst S t a t e S u p re m e Court Justice, Position #4 Eddie Yoon Charles W. Johnson S t a t e S u p re m e Court Justice, Position #7 Debra L. Stephens John (Zamboni) Scannell Court of Appeals Judge, Division #3, District #1, Position #2 Kevin Korsmo District Court Judge Philip J. Van de Veer Local Propositions and Measures: Proposition No. 1 Submitted by Sacheen Lake Water & Sewer District One year excess levy for maintenance and operation Shall the following taxes, in excess of regular, nonvoted property tax levies, for operation and maintenance purposes be levied for Sacheen Lake Water and Sewer District’s general fund upon all taxable property within the district; A tax of approximately $ 0.75 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation (based on true and fair value) to provide $55,344.00, said levy to be made in 2014 for collection in 2015.

The Canvassing Board of Pend Oreille County will convene as a public meeting in the Pend Oreille County Auditor’s Office at 625 W 4th Street, Newport, as follows: Wednesday, October 29th at 10:00 am – logic and accuracy test Tuesday, November 25th at 10:00amCanvass Board meeting; the official certification will be signed at this meeting.

Dated at Newport, Washington, this 23rd day of September, 2014.

Marianne Nichols, County Auditor of Pend

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2014322 PUBLIC NOTICE State of Washington Department of Ecology Notice of Application to Appropriate Public Waters Take Notice: That Dustin & Donna Stewart of Spokane Valley, WA on Aug. 11, 2014 under Application No. S330719 filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from an unnamed spring, tributary to Flat Creek, in the amount of .02 of a cubic foot per second, each year, for continuous domestic & stockwater supply and seasonal irrigation of one-half acre.

The source of the proposed appropriation is to be located within Lot 8 of Gov’t Lot 3, Section 6, Township 33 N., Range 46 E.W.M., in 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 Oct. 8, 2014.

State of Washington Department of Ecology Water Resources Program – ERO PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA 98504-7611 Published in The Newport Miner October 1 and 8, 2014.

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______________ 2014323 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hospital District #2 will hold a Public Hearing October 13th, 3:30pm for

the purpose of finalizing the Year 2015 Budget, and to propose a property tax revenue increase pursuant to RCW 84.55.120. The meeting will take place at the Administrative Office, located in Fire Station 23, 390442 SR 20, Ione, just south of the Historic Tiger Store. /s/ John Rumelhart Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner October 1 and 8, 2014.

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______________ 2014324 PUBLIC NOTICE IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF STEVENS Summons by Publication – Termination State of Washington to whom it may concern and to: 1. Anyone claiming a paternal interest of Lisa Bennett, DOB: 10/08/09, Termination Petition 13-7-00048-7, filed September 19, 2013.

A petition to terminate parental rights has been filed in the above court. A factfinding hearing will be held on this matter on October 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pend Oreille County Juvenile Court, 229 S. Garden, Newport, WA 99156. You should be present at this hearing.

The hearing will determine if your parental rights to your child are terminated. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter an order in your absence terminating your parental rights.

To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Termination Petition, call DSHS at (509) 447-6237 or 1-800-473-6022. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to: www. atg.wa.gov/trm.aspx.

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NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Create Arts Center

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance

STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

NEWPORT TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library

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

OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

COMPUTER BASICS FOR ADULTS: 10 a.m. to Noon Newport Library

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m.

- Hospitality House in Newport

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center PRM-ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport CALISPEL POST 217: 6 p.m. American Legion in Cusick

LOOSELY KNIT: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 5:30 p.m. - House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown PEND OREILLE KIDS CLUB: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport BINGO: 6 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church NEWPORT MASONIC LODGE: 7:30 p.m.

AL-ANON: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-946-6131

SATURDAY, OCT. 4 PRIEST RIVER AMERICAN LEGION BREAKFAST: 8-10:30 a.m. - VFW on Larch Street STASH AND DASH RUMMAGE SALE: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

ANGEL PAWS: Noon - The Boat Launch Restaurant

OPEN MIC: 7-9:30 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union

BINGO: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles

WEAVERS’ GROUP: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center

YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL 4 P.M. - BLANCHARD LIBRARY

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

NEWPORT MAWS AND PAWS BOOSTER CLUB: 6 p.m. - Newport High School Library

PEND OREILLE COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE: 7 p.m.

- Newport Health Center Basement

HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS DIAMOND LAKE CLUB: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971

ST. ANTHONY’S OKTOBERFEST: 4-7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Newport

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick

TUESDAY, OCT. 7

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

NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Create Arts Center

OATH KEEPERS CONSTITUTIONAL STUDY GROUP: 5:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS GATHERING: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church

BUNKO: 6:30 p.m. - Cusick American Legion

PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. -

AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church

HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Newport Library

DAVIS LAKE GRANGE: 6 p.m. Davis Lake Grange

PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

PRIEST RIVER CHAMBER BOARD: 4 p.m. - Chamber Office

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

PRIEST RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River

THURSDAY, OCT. 2

PRIEST RIVER LIONESS: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

BLANCHARD LIONS: 7 p.m. Blanchard Inn

OIL PAINTING CLASS: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center

DANCE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

KANIKSU LODGE 97: 6 p.m. VFW Hall in Priest River

BONNER COUNTY HOMESCHOOL GROUP: 2:30 p.m. Priest River City Park

NEWPORT LIONS CLUB: 6:30 p.m. - Kelly’s Restaurant, Call Ota Harris at 509-447-4157

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Priest River Library

BASIC MEETING: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

PEND OREILLE ROCK AND GEM CLUB: 7 p.m. - Newport Eagles, 236 S. Union Ave.

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

MONDAY, OCT. 6

SET FREE NORTHWEST MEAL AND WORSHIP: 6:30 p.m. - Cornerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown

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SUNDAY, OCT. 5 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House,

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF NEWPORT BUSINESS MEETING: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center WEIGHT WATCHERS: 5:306 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Commu-

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 ROTARY CLUB: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance NEWPORT TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center PRM-ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport SPIRIT LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-6655921 for locations