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Tribe would take over fish restoration in exchange for $72 million BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – A historic agreement between Pend

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Oreille Public Utility District No. 1 and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians will see the PUD pay the tribe $72 million over the next 25 years to avoid more than $130 million in bond, principal and interest payments on the bonds, as well as some other costs, according to PUD Director of Finance April Owen. The bonds would have been used to fiSEE DEAL, 2A

Call for Kiss’ recusal BY CANEEL JOHNSON OF THE MINER COURTESY PHOTO|KALISPEL TRIBE OF INDIANS

NEWPORT – Responsible Growth*Ne Washington (RGNEW) and Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter (CANSS) are calling for the recusal of Pend Oreille County Commissioner Steve Kiss from the amendment of the public land designation section of Pend Oreille County’s Comprehensive Plan. A letter written by the Rick Eichstaedt, the attorney for Responsible Growth*NE Washington, and Norman Semanko, the attorney for CANSS dated Oct. 2 states that Kiss bought 53 acres of land near the Mill Pond Flume from the PUD Nov. 17, 2016 at $33,000. The land is currently designated public land. Responsible Growth and CANSS believe that any involvement by Kiss in re-designating the land would be unethical and give cause to question the legality of any land use action. SEE RECUSAL, 2A

The exterior of Kalispel Market, which opens Wednesday, Oct. 17, and will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Kalispel Tribe to host grand opening of Kalispel Market CUSICK – The Kalispel Tribe of Indians announced the grand opening of Kalispel Market Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. Kalispel Market is the latest of the tribe’s economic expansion endeavors in Pend Oreille County. Pend Oreille County is clas-

sified as a food desert. A food desert is defined as an area whose residents, many of them low-income, have little to no access to affordable and nutritious food. The Kalispel Tribe sought to solve this problem by building an 8,622-square-foot retail space

that features a large dairy cooler, weekly fresh produce deliveries from Spokane Produce, as well as a selection of popular grocery items and paper products. Outside space, located adjacent SEE KALISPEL, 2A

Pend Oreille Public Utility District Commissioner candidates answer questions Joe Onley Age: 64 Town of residence: Newport Occupation: Retired Education: Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Gonzaga Family: Wife, Lynn, three adult children 1. Did you agree with the PUD’s decision to declare Ponderay Newsprint Company in breech of contract for sending low electric use projections in 2016? Are you content with the outcome of the

settlement between the PUD and the PNC? Why or why not? What did the PUD get out of the settlement? Did the lawsuit affect ratepayers? If so, how? If not, Onley how is that possible? “I think the decision the PUD made was a kneejerk reaction (by) inexperienced management,” Onley said. “I believe when you have such a valued customer, you talk things over a little bit and figure out what’s SEE ONLEY, 14A

Dan Peterson Age: 64 Occupation: Pastor of Grace Bible Church of Diamond Lake, PUD commissioner Town of Residence: near Diamond Lake Education: Masters degree in theology, Whitworth University; undergraduate degrees in communication studies from Biola University and theology from Multnomah University Family: wife, Debbie; three adult daughters, 10 grandchildren 1. Did you agree with the PUD’s

decision to declare Ponderay Newsprint Company in breech of contract for sending low electric use projections received in 2016. Are you content with the Peterson outcome of the settlement between the PUD and the PNC? Why or why not? What did the PUD get out of the settlement? Did the lawsuit affect ratepayers? If so, how? If not, how is that possible? SEE PETERSON, 13A

B R I E F LY DOE scoping questions workshops coming up BLANCHARD – Presentations on writing scoping questions for the Washington State Department of Ecology will be held the Blanchard Community Center Monday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. The center is located at 685 Rusho Road. There will also be a presentation Friday, Oct. 22, 6-8 p.m. at the Sacheen Lake Fire Station, 6131 Highway 211, Newport. For more information, call 509-447-7958. Both events are non-partisan and potlucks. They

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Employment, Career Fair Thursday NEWPORT — The Economic Development Council and are hosting an Employment and Career Fair for students and job seekers in the community. The event is set to take place at Newport High School on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 3:30-7 p.m. Local employers, colleges, universities, apprenticeship programs, military recruiters and veteran services will be on site to share their job openings, 10B-14B

provide employment resources such as resume screening and application tips. In addition, participants can network and learn career field and job training program information. This event is free. It is brought to you by the Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council, Spokane Community College, Newport School District, Newport Hospital and Health Services, Rural Resources Community Action, and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. For more information contact Jamie Wyrobek at 509-447-5569.

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Idaho Hill Principal Susan Luckey among America’s Best ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Idaho Hill Elementary School Principal Susan Luckey is among 62 outstanding elementary and middle school principals from across the nation and abroad that Luckey have been named as 2018 National Distinguished Principals (NDP) by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). Luckey is principal of Idaho Hill Elementary School

in Oldtown. The NDPs will be honored Oct. 12 at an awards banquet at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., as part of a two-day program. Established in 1984, the National Distinguished Principals program recognizes public and private school principals who make superior contributions to their schools and communities. The principals will also have the opportunity to share best practices. The 62 principal honorees are selected by NAESP state affiliates and by commit-

tees representing private and overseas schools. NAESP Executive Director Dr. L. Earl Franks, CAE, congratulated the class of outstanding principals, noting their significant influence on the students, schools, and communities they serve. “Today’s principals are tasked with attending to students’ social and emotional needs at greater levels, even while they give their all to drive academic success in their school communities. NAESP’s National Distinguished Principals pro-

gram recognizes the outstanding leadership of highly successful principals and is a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to outstanding school leaders.” It is particularly fitting to acknowledge the work of principals in October because it is National Principals Month, which was established to recognize and honor the contributions of school principals and assistant principals toward the success of the nation’s students, and encourage awareness of their significance.

KALISPEL: Camas Club members will get fuel discount FROM PAGE 1A

to the market, has been designated for local growers to sell their harvest items during the summer and early fall months. The Kalispel Market will also be home to BirdShack Chicken, a fried chicken franchise. Guests may choose different meal combinations from a menu that features fried chicken, biscuits, and potato wedges. Meals can be ordered to-go, or guests can dine-in and enjoy the view of Calispell Peak from the

930-squre-foot mezzanine. Economic development in Pend Oreille County has always been part of the tribe’s vision, according to a press release. Thirteen years ago, 60 acres of the tribe’s original Executive Order Reservation, located on the west banks of the Pend Oreille River, was identified as the Commerce Park. Realizing the potential for future development, the tribe invested heavily in water, sewer and electrical infrastructure. Re-

cently rebranded Kalispel Park, the land will not only be home to Kalispel Market, but also Kalispel RV, Kalispel Storage, and Kalispel Casino. The RV park, storage units, and casino are scheduled to open in 2019. “Bringing new economic development to our backyard offers business and employment opportunities not only to our tribal members, but also to the entire community,” said Curt Holmes, the Tribe’s Executive Director of Public and Government Affairs.

Garco Construction, of Spokane, served as the General Contractor for the project. An estimated 75 skilled workers were employed in completing the development. Local subcontractors included The Kalispel Career Training Center, Versatile Industries, Leo’s Excavating, Chitwood Excavating, Kardos Plumbing and Baldwin Signs. Festivities Wednesday, Oct. 17, will include a free welcome gift (a branded shopping bag), complimentary BirdShack Chicken samples (ends at

4 p.m.), and demonstrations from Spokane Produce. The fueling station, which will sell Chevronbranded fuel, will feature 14 fueling positions, and include diesel, off-road diesel, and non-ethanol regular. Camas Reward members are eligible to receive a 10 cent discount per gallon on fuel purchases. Shower facilities and card operated laundry are available for longdistance drivers and RV resort guests. Kalispel Market will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

DEAL: PUD won’t make any payment until deal approved FROM PAGE 1A

nance the upstream and downstream fish passages at the Calispell Creek Pumping Plant and the downstream fish passage at Box Canyon Dam. For each $1 million the PUD sells bonds for, $500,000 is paid in interest. The PUD board of commissioners unanimously approved the deal at its Oct. 2 meeting. Kalispel Tribal council member Ray Pierre said the tribe approved the deal on a unanimous 3-0 vote Tuesday, Oct. 9. Two council members were absent, he said. The result of the deal will be that the PUD won’t have to build a downstream fish passage at Box Canyon Dam or upstream and downstream fish passages at Calispell Creek Pumping Plant in Cusick. Instead it will pay the tribe to develop programs for native fish, fish habitat, conservation and watersheds. If approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the agreement between he tribe and PUD will satisfy FERC

license requirements for fish passage. The Tribe will receive $36 million over the life of the license to establish a watershed program. The PUD will pay the tribe $1 million a year for the first three years of the agreement. That will increase to $1.5 million a year after the first three years. The tribe will also receive $20 million for a conservation program, to be paid over 20 years. That money will be paid at $1 million a year. The big payment is $10 million due within 30 days of the tribe’s request. It will be used for a fish passage at Albeni Falls Dam. Albeni Falls Dam is not subject to FERC approval, as it is owned by the federal government. PUD general manger Colin Willenbrock says the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will need to sign off on the deal for it to be final. Since it also involves the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Bureau

of Indian Affairs, it could take another six months to a year to approve, he said. “We won’t make any payments until it is approved,” Willenbrock said. Willenbrock says the agreement is good for the avoided cost but also provides stability for the utility. The PUD can now actively market the Box Canyon Dam power without worrying about how it will pay for the fish passages. Other elements of the deal included the PUD paying $3 million to the tribe over 10 years to deal with water temperature in the Pend Oreille River. The PUD will pay $300,000 a year. If approved, that will resolve longstanding litigation. The PUD will also pay another $3 million over 10 years that will be added to a conservation program. An important part of the agreement is that the Kalispel Tribe “expressly waives any claim or assertion of sovereign immunity,” if arbitration is required to settle disputes. Ar-

bitration will take place under Washington State rule and Pend Oreille County Superior Court will be the venue for any legal action. The PUD also approved their biggest bond sale in history Oct. 2. The PUD issued $32 million in new bonds and refinanced another $51.4 million. According to PUD finance director April Owen, the refinancing will save about $350,000 a year in interest costs. The bonds were financed at 4.315 percent interest. The previous interest rates varied, depending on the bond, but were higher. Willenbrock says the refinancing will save $5-7 million over the life of the bonds. The fish passages were designed to meet the goal of bringing native fish back. When Box Canyon Dam was built in 1955, it flooded 493 acres of Kalispel land, destroying habitat for native fish. The PUD and the Kalispel Tribe have been working on the agreement since 2014.

RECUSAL: Kiss doesn’t care if his land redesignated FROM PAGE 1A

Kiss is not opposed to recusing himself from the public lands portion of the Comprehensive Plan, but said he feels it is unnecessary to recuse himself from the entire process. He will ultimately wait to check with Pend Oreille County Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt before officially recusing himself. “Personally, I don’t have an issue with recusing myself from voting on public lands re-designation,” Kiss said. The commissioners are asking the planning commission to consider re-designating all the public lands at once, said Kiss. Pend Oreille County planning commission is just starting the process to consider the re-designation and rezoning that would eliminate public lands, according to planning commission chairman Norris Boyd. No decision

has been made at this time. The letter from RGNEW and CANSS alleges that Kiss would benefit from the re-designation of the land. “If the Commissioner involved himself in decision making regarding this proposal, there would be an obvious conflict of interest and bias and, accordingly, the Commissioner must recuse himself,” said the letter to the commissioners. The law prohibits municipal officers from benefiting from or advocating for their own self-interest. The Washington State Legislature passed a number of laws against self-dealing, which prohibits public officials from using his or her position to secure special privileges or exemptions for himself, herself, or others. Violating these rules can bring serious penalties, including monetary fines, nullifica-

tion of actions, and possible forfeiture of office. “Given the benefit Commissioner Kiss would receive from approval of the County’s public land proposal, it is clear that it is both unethical and unlawful for him to take part in any decision-making,” the letter said. Kiss has not applied for his land to be re-designated. “It would not matter to me either way,” Kiss said. “It would not interfere with the plans I have for the property in the immediate future.” He bought the land mainly for timber harvest and possibly hunting, he said. There is no road access to the property, and until the land bridge is replaced getting there on foot is not easy either. There are a few people who have applied for land re-designation. It is not just a PacWest Silicon Smelter issue, said Kiss.

“There is a couple who bought land by Bead Lake and want to build a house on it. They can’t because they can’t build a house on public land,” Kiss said. The opposition to the smelter continues to mount. In September the Slekirk Conservation Alliance announced their formal opposition to the smelter. In a press release the

Selkirk Conservation Alliance voiced concerns about the 760 tons of sulfur dioxide and 700 tons of oxides of nitrogen that would be released into the atmosphere and to pollute the Priest River/Lake watershed and affect the outdoor workers in the area. They were also concerned about the negative affect the ph levels would have on the wildlife and vegetation in the area.

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B R I E F LY Opioid addiction and recovery meeting Oct. 19 NEWPORT – A special meeting of the Board of Health of Northeast Tri County Health District to address opioid addiction is Friday, Oct. 19, at 9 a.m. at the Northeast Tri County Health District, 240 E. Dominion Ave. in Colville. The board will review and approve the contract between Providence Northeast Washington Medical Group (Hub) and Northeast Tri County Health District for Health Resources Related to Opioid Addiction and Recovery. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Public input is welcome. This meeting site is barrier free. People needing special accommodations should contact Kelly LeCaire at Northeast Tri County Health District at 509-684-2262 by Oct. 17. COURTESY PHOTO|GARY BEACH

Long distance rider to visit Back Country Horsemen CLAYTON – The Northeast Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen (NCBCH) will have a meeting with guest speaker Bernice Ende Saturday, Oct. 20. Potluck starts at 6 p.m. and Ende will give a presentation at 7 p.m. The meeting is at the Clayton Grange, 4478 Railroad Ave. in Clayton. Ende, a horseback rider of more than 29,000 hours has written a book, and is on an eight-month horseback riding book tour. The Miner interviewed her in 2015 when she passed through Newport on an 8,000-mile trek from her home in Trego, Mont., to Maine, to Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, up to British Columbia, Canada and back to Montana through Washington and Idaho. She was on the trail for more than two years, and finished in early summer of 2016. Her only companions on her journey were Essie, a 12-year-old fjord mare, and Montana Spirit (Spirit for short), a five-year-old fjord/ Percheron mare. For more information on Ende, visit www. endeofthetrail.com. For more information about NCBCH, call Melissa Wallace at 509-598-09333.

Dessa Smith and Jim Gemmrig getting ready to open the Cusick Food Bank on Tuesday.

Grant gives Cusick Food Bank more space CUSICK – The Cusick Food Bank received the Rural Aging grant from Empire Health Foundation to purchase a new shed for food storage. The new shed more than tripled the storage space they had in a prior space. “The old shed was becoming unsafe to use,” according to Jim Gemmrig, Cusick Food Bank President. Cusick Food Bank volunteers helped to insulate, wallboard, and build shelves for the new shed. Gemmrig and his crew were able to finish the concrete work recently that had been on hold because of weather conditions earlier this spring. “The new shed means the difference of being able to store enough food to feed everyone or turning food away because we had no room to store it,” Gemmrig said. “The concrete work makes it possible to unload pallets of food and use a portable fork lift to move it into the shed.” Dessa Smith, the

monthly box coordinaThe food bank is open tor, expressed her delight every Tuesday from with how, “the new shed 9-10:30 a.m. allows the food to be stored in an organized CARD OF THANKS manner and makes the Thanks, food more accessible Ruth Bell and Nicole when it is needed to be Seeber for cleaning up moved inside to the food trash from Bead Lake bank.” Road down LeClerc to the Cusick Food Bank is little bridge. They filled up located in the basement 5 huge trash bags. Thanks of the Pend Oreille Bible for all you do. Church at 402 Riverside Carol & Joe James Road in Cusick.

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Now’s the time to ask the questions

he Miner Newspapers is co-hosting a Pend Oreille County candidates forum, along with the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce and the Newport School District, to be held Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Newport High School. We are soliciting questions from the public to be asked at the forum. Attending will be candidates running for Pend Oreille County Commissioner, Pend Oreille PUD Commissioner, Sheriff, Treasurer, State Senator and State Representatives. Now’s the time to ask those questions. Please submit them to michellenewportminer@ gmail.com, or feel free to call 509-447-2433. And questions don’t have to come just from Pend Oreille County residents. We know one of the hot button issues this election is the proposed smelter outside Newport, something that will affect residents in both Pend Oreille and Bonner counties. While Bonner County residents obviously can’t vote in Pend Oreille County races, your questions can enhance the quality of the discussion at the forum. Aside the smelter, there are employees of the PUD, the county and sheriff’s office that live in Bonner County. While we will do our best to get all questions asked, we are trying to keep the forum a reasonable length of time, and we have a lot of candidates attending. So send in those questions and then be sure to either attend or watch live streamed at kubsradio.com, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. -MCN

Let’s talk tubes To have babies or not to have babies To have babies or not have babies, that is the question. For most of human history women have not had the choice to have babies or not, and in other countries they still do not have the right to make that choice. With modern day medicine women now have the ability to make an educated choice. There are multiple forms of birth control and sterilization available. Yet women are still persecuted for deciding not to have children. I saw a post on Facebook where a man was saying that if he was a woman he would get his tubes tied at 18 and do his own thing. A woman responded with uncontrollable laughter. He asked how old you have to be to have a tubal ligation and she responded you to be 25, married, and have Ca n e e l’ s have at least one son and one daughter. C o r n e r The man was outraged. He said that he could walk into a doctor’s Caneel office and have a vasectomy right Johsnon now. She responded by saying that is because men are in control of their bodies. I commented that the federal law states you must be 21. A man replied that it was up to the doctors and the insurance company. That is a fallacy that many doctors use to force women to wait. The law only requires you to be 21 and have a thirty-day waiting period. I know because I had my tubes tied without any children and the law was at the top of the paper that I signed. I was truly angry when I read it because I had been trying to have my tubes tied since I was 16, and just like all women, I had several doctors tell me I had to be 25 and have children. They all said that I would change my mind. I am almost 40 years old and have not once regretted my decision. I only wish I had done it sooner. My own family, with the exception of my mother and my father who have been extremely supportive of my decision, have badgered me until I was in tears with comments like you will change your mind or you will regret it some day. In fact one of the reasons I got my tubes tied was so that I could not be bullied into a decision I knew was not right for me. If a man goes into have a vasectomy there is no opposition, but if a woman goes into have a tubal ligation they are lied to, forced to take a psych evaluation, and in some cases have to have permission from their husband. They are even told no, just no. Motherhood is a huge responsibility. It takes over your life you are no longer an individual you are someone’s mother. Your entire focus is another human being. You’re responsible for cultivating another human being. I do not want that kind of responsibility. I do not want to bring a child into the world the way it is. I can’t afford to give myself the life I want, never mind provide for a child. Society tries to bully women into having children, but the truth is it is our choice, and no one should be able to tell you otherwise. For all you women out there trying to follow your heart don’t give in. Fight for your right to have control over your body and your life. Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re wrong or bully you.

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yo u r o p i n i o n The neurology of ingenuity To the editor, The brain defines the person, and the process behind it shows the personality for what it is. In the most defining sense, neuroscience is the study of the brain, and the practician is to further develop knowledge of it. There are endless possibilities, yet no definitive way to know exactly what the outcomes may be. Many believe that it will open a gate to fully understanding the brain but also make possible the re-creation of it in a digital form. A sentient life form other than human will always bring up controversy, whether it is sensible to proceed or not is truly up to the pursuit of science. What is humanity but a collaboration of minds? A human being one could say is a mechanical machine controlled by the electrical output of a brain. The brain is not fully understood, yet it is who people are as a whole and what defines their personalities. As science progresses humans blur the line between what is a machine, and what is organic, and eventually a modifiable biological machine will be left in the wake. An opposing party would insist that the brain is something that should never be fully understood and that personality along with thoughts reside in the soul. What end will the pursuit of science go to, to understand the brain, what ethical right is there to the study? The future is uncertain as far as how this technology will evolve over time. What is certain is my own motivation to progress that evolution

to the next generation of research. The applications and new technology that may arise from it will undoubtedly be useful for changing how the general individual perceives the world as a whole. With whatever breakthroughs are made people will know brains more completely than ever before. -Quinn Barnwell Newport

Republican Party too radical To the editor, I was not a socialist when you could go to a dentist and get a couple of fillings for $5 back in 1950. I was not a socialist when you could go to Central Washington State College and take a full load of 18 credit hours for $169 back in 1971. Now medicine and higher education have priced their way out of the so-called free market and must be, to some degree, socialized. Back in the 60s I did my part to confront the Russian Communists along the Iron Curtain in Europe and later, their counterpart in the central highlands of Vietnam. I voted for Nixon in the 70s (bad mistake) and once for Reagan in the 80s (worse mistake.) The current Republican Party has become so radicalized, so undemocratic, so plutocratic, but mostly so dishonest, that they’ve given their very souls to Donald Trump and his Russian handlers. That’s not been wholly established yet, but why would Trump consistently attempt to discredit the investigation if it weren’t true? Most Republicans are

too decent to let this go on forever. They will ultimately give the PutinTrump team the boot; but until they do, they won’t get my vote. I might be a socialist now. I like my Medicare and my freeways as much as I once liked Ike, who gave us those freeways. But while I may be a socialist, I am not a KGB-smitten alternativefact, propaganda-based communist sympathizer. -William Betz Newport

Nation has weathered many crises To the editor, This nation is in a crisis. It is a serious crisis, but we must remember that we as a nation have weathered many a serious crisis. Perhaps the most serious was a long time ago, in the case before the Civil War broke out. At that point, the members of Congress were so divided that actual fights broke out in Congress – fights involving fists and even weapons. No one was killed, but the antagonism was real. After the war, there was still hostility between the north and south, but gradually we were able to function again as a united nation. I can recall the time of World War II, when we were truly united, although in the time from the depression until the war, there were many different factions in the country, fascists, communists, socialists, etc., all fighting for the nation‘s soul. This period is described in great detail in Sinclair Lewis’ book, “It can’t happen here.” So let’s try to calm ourselves and begin thinking again of us a one nation; a nation

which can disagree, but still come together and work for the common good. Let’s stop demonizing the other side and try to find common ground. Our democracy is strong, let’s remember that. It has come through many a crisis in its long history. -Ruth Calkins Newport

On campaign sign damage To the editor: I know I’ve talked about this in the past, but I apparently have to go over it, again. To say I’m deeply disappointed and disgusted to see other candidates’ signs vandalized would be an understatement. I have heard from nearly every candidate running for political office this year, to include my competitor, that their signs are being stolen or damaged. As I drove around the county, I saw that someone has spraypainted over several of Mr. Manus’s signs in an effort to deface his signs and his name. Recently, it was discovered that someone had shot Mrs. Dice’s and my signs on Bead Lake Road. I am going to be very direct to those doing this: Please stop it! When you engage in this type of behavior it does not help your chosen candidate in any way. In fact, it can have the opposite effect as it draws negative attention to their campaign and distracts from the message they are trying to share with the community. If you truly want to help your chosen candidate, please sign up and volunteer with their campaign. There See letters, 5A

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On Saturday, Oct. 6 Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed as the nation’s 114th Supreme Court justice after being accused of sexual assault and misconduct from his high school and college days. After a brief investigation into the accusations by the FBI, Kavanaugh went on to win the Senate confirmation by a narrow 50-48 margin.

Do you think the country needs more tax cuts?

Do you think Brett Kavanaugh should have been appointed to serve on the Supreme Court? Yes, due diligence was done by the FBI and the senate in making sure Kavanaugh will be a worthy judge. No, the investigation was a farce and Kavanaugh showed he doesn’t have the right temperament to serve on the Supreme Court.

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No, it is clearly a move by the GOP to set the stage to go after entitlements like Social Security and Medicare, declaring there simply isn’t enough money.

Yes, it’s always better to keep more of your money. It will continue to stimulate the economy.

Total Votes: 39 It doesn’t matter, the bill has no chance of being passed by the Senate.

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are countless ways your efforts can positively assist their campaign. Stealing or defacing signs are crimes and in no way help your chosen candidate win their political race. Just because you might not support a candidate doesn’t give you the right to vandalize their political signs. -Jon Carman, candidate for Pend Oreille County Sheriff Ione

How low will they go? To the editor, Over the last few weeks the Democrat Party has demonstrated that they will do anything, destroy anybody, to retain power. They have exploited sexual violence victims to destroy an appointee to the Supreme Court. Not only have they used unsubstantiated innuendos, unreliable testimony and vicious, personal attacks, against Brett Kavanaugh but are extending these accusations against all males. When confronted about a presumption of innocence, they justify their behavior by saying this is not a court of law. But they are happy to destroy someone’s reputation with no proof. Some have also extended these vicious attacks to calling one of President Trump’s grandsons as a “future sexual predator.” How low will they go? While this behavior is despicable, I fear for the environment being created. If any woman makes any accusation, even anonymous, with no evidence, no matter how long ago, with no ability to prove it, a man’s life is destroyed. Is this a standard we want to use? Think about that for a second. This means every male is now at risk for having their reputation and likely their employment, destroyed. This means every male who comes into contact with any woman. Some men are “huggers.” They hug men and women. This means they are at risk for being accused by any woman (or man) for “inappropriate” touching. “Inappropriate” is now in the eye of the beholder. This new standard also means that foolish behavior done by teenage boys (and girls) can disqualify them from future employment. I have friends who are Democrats and I hope they can see that this has gone too far and speak out, but in the era of Trump Derangement Syndrome, I doubt it. -LeRoy Leland Diamond Lake

America, fighting to stay on the road To the editor, America has been on the road for a long time. She has two predominate parties to help guide her, Republican and Democrat. History shows that good ideas from both parties help keep her on the road. As we watch the Judge Kavana-

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ugh hearings and proceedings it has become disheartening. The process could have been handled so much better by both parties. It has become evident to me that one party has not only run off the road but through the ditch and fence on the other side. Let me clarify, an extreme faction of that party has driven it through the fence. The extreme left seem to control the entire party. This faction of that party has resorted to all out violence and destruction for anything or anyone they oppose. This includes the right to assemble and free speech. In the past, Democrats and Republicans could argue all day with each other and then go out together for dinner. Not today. Somewhere we lost civility and the ability to have conversations. America’s elections are coming up in a few weeks. In the past, the outcome probably didn’t matter as much because we knew it took both parties to keep America on the road. Yes, we still had our party preferences. That’s not what we have today. This one is big, it could change America as we know it. With one party already off the road, important decisions have to be made. I hope you will exercise your civil duty to vote. Let’s vote to keep America on the road. To do that we might just have to vote outside our “normal preferences,” this one time. -Glen Pierce Spokane

Economy is good, what about… To the editor, I hear the economy is even better than it was two years ago. Good. But… What about clean air? What about our national parks? What about the homeless? What about education? What about the opioids crisis? What about infrastructure? What about global warming? What about elders? What about healthcare? What about inflation? What about poverty? What about a president that tells lies? What about racism? What about voting rights? What about immigration? What about our national debt? What about political corruption? What about bullying? What about common sense? But the economy is good. And that’s what matters. Right? -May Ann Polls Cusick

Lockwood best for Bonner commissioner To the editor, I endorse Steve Lockwood for Bonner County Commissioner and am proud to serve as his campaign treasurer. We serve together on the Sandpoint Urban Renewal Commis-

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sion, where I see him be positive, respectful, innovative, and working well with all. He understands that no one person runs or represents a board or commission. We work together. In the years I’ve known Steve, I have been impressed with the depth and breadth of his community involvement and his support of the arts, which are dear to me. Please join me on Nov. 6 and vote for Steve Lockwood for Bonner County Commissioner. Steve is right for Bonner County. -Marilyn Sabella Sandpoint

Justice for all, not just rich white males To the editor, Having raised two sons my worst nightmare would have been one of them saying as teens that they got a girl pregnant. A bigger worry would be that one of them forced themselves on a girl or had sex with an unconscious girl that couldn’t give consent. Those were my thoughts when Brett Kavanaugh gave his testimony when questioned about his high school drinking and sex life. President Trump recently talked about “a very scary time for young men in America.” The president talked about being innocent until proven guilty, but I recall that Trump wanted black and Hispanic teens put to death for the rape of a Central Park jogger in 1989. Trump took out full-page ads condemning the teens. Years later the actual rapist confessed and DNA evidence confirmed the innocence of the teens that Trump wanted put to death. I don’t imagine Trump would take out a full page ad if boys from an exclusive prep school raped a female jogger. He might say that, “boys will be boys.” A boy like Brett Kavanaugh has a different standing in our justice system than the boys in the Central Park case. Social status and wealth provide the best legal defense. Poor people get to plead to a lower offense for a lack of money and effective legal representation. Our country can’t survive on white male privileged justice and a lower class of justice for females, non-white and poor citizens. Political voice and power must be available to all citizens. Our founders couldn’t have been thinking that constitutional rights only applied to rich white men who owned slaves and property. Scary times are here and this November it’s time to vote for the good of all men and women. -Pete Scobby Newport

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CORRECTION The Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Main St. is Wednesday, Oct. 31 3-5 p.m. In last weeks city council story ‘Pelleberg back at council’ the day of the month was incorrect. We regret any confusion this may have caused.

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to thank all of the individuals and organizations who participated in our homecoming festivities last week. The incredible amount of spirit from our local businesses and organizations really made it a special week – not just for our students, but the community as a whole. This year we invited all area businesses to decorate their buildings and dress up themselves. When we visited down-

town to thank everyone for joining us in celebrating homecoming, we were amazed at the time and effort everyone put in and how awesome everything looked. This was a fantastic gesture of support and our kids loved it. We also asked businesses to support our KUBS FM radio station’s “Great Grizzly Hunt” and offer gift certificates and again, we received nothing but support and enthusiasm. In addition

to the gift certificates provided by the businesses, the Great Grizzly Hunt is also made possible due the financial support of the Maws and Paws Booster Club and Chamber of Commerce. Friday afternoon we again hit the streets with over a thousand students for our Homecoming Parade – this was made possible due to the help we receive from the Pend Oreille PUD, the City of Newport Maintenance and Road Crews, our Maintenance Crew, and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In order for us to get through town safely, several streets have to be blocked off and it takes the coordinated effort of these groups and our police department to do this. So a big thank you to our flaggers who every year step-up to the plate, we truly appreciate it. Homecoming is a community wide event and as the superintendent, I cannot thank you enough for joining us in making our homecoming week one to remember. Go Griz! -Dave Smith Superintendent, Newport School District

Smelter already a done deal? To the editor, Well isn’t that sweet, Shelly sell us Short would have us believe that the DOE is working diligently on our behalf to make sure the bad smelter would only dump allowable levels of toxic waste on our heads. If any of you believe that I know a couple of bridges for sale. This is an economic issue, period. Positive economics for our county commissioners, leadership at the PUD, the EDC, the Rotary Club and perhaps some of the poor naïve members of FANSS. Ms. Short failed to mention the illegal land sale to PacWest from the PUD, sounds like they already consider it a done deal. The self-serving commissioners, PUD leadership, EDC and Rotary Club, are really nothing more than a collective elitist want-to-bes that would be arrogant enough to think their superiority gives them license to tell the rest of us what’s best for us all. Smelters are bad, very bad period. Do the research, find out for yourselves. Please don’t jump on board their ship of fools crewed by the aforementioned groups. -Larry Young Newport

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State Legislature – Washington RANDY MICHAELIS IS RUNNING AGAINST JACQUELIN MAYCUMBER FOR REPRESENTATIVE OF DISTRICT 7, WASHINGTON STATE.

Randy Michaelis Age: 66 Party: Democrat Town of Residence: Spokane Education: undergraduate degree in Michaelis Biology, masters degree in math computer science from Eastern Washington University, PhD in education from Washington State University Occupation: Interim Dean, School of Education, Whitworth University Family: Wife, Maureen, an adult son and two stepdaughters, five grandchildren What has been your greatest accomplishment in your professional or public life? Michaelis says last fall, as Whitworth’s chief accreditation officer, he had to contend with new state standards for the school counselor program. Whitworth and other small schools didn’t have the size of staff to meet some of the requirements, so he went to Seattle and successfully negotiated an alternative standard with the state Professional Educator Standards Board. He says he had to work within policy, work within government, and get lots of people involved. He says those are exactly the skills you want in a legislator. What has been the most disappointing experience in your business or public life? “There are some things, if you had do-overs,” he said. “At one point I was working as a consultant for Apple Computer and they asked me to apply for a job and I passed on that.” That was in the 80s, so he says he can’t imagine how much he would have been worth now if he had taken the job. How can the legislature improve the economy in Pend

Oreille County? He says 7th Legislative District legislators, Sen. Shelly Short, Rep. Joel Kretz and Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, his opponent, haven’t done enough to get capital projects money for the district. They’re all Republicans. “Our current legislators spends a lot of time talking about how they fight big government and they fight Seattle and they fight the liberals that don’t understand rural Washington,” he said. “What they don’t seem to be good at doing is bringing money to the 7th.” He says when compared to other similar Legislative Districts, the 7th LD gets very little capital project money. “It comes in dead last,” he says. In the last biennium the 7th got some money, but it went to Mead High Schools, which is an area that has less need than Pend Oreille County, Michaelis, a Mead graduate, said. He says, while south Pend Oreille County may have broadband internet, much of the rest of the 7th District doesn’t. He would work to get broadband service for the rest of the district. He says there are a number of areas that a state legislator could work on for economic development. He said the Usk Bridge is one example. “Everybody seems to know that it needs to be repaired or replaced, but nobody seems to be able to pull together how the funding is supposed to work,” he said. The Dakota states successfully took their lands back from the federal government, as they are held in trust. The conversation has been going on in Idaho and Washington. Do you think the state should start taking its federal land back? “I’m actually comfortable with us having the national forests,” he said. “I think having a national perspective on how to manage that is OK.” He said experienced, smart people are required to do the buffering in

between agencies and government. He said he went on a farm tour sponsored by the Stevens County Conservation District. He says he thinks they act as sort of a buffer between farmers and ranchers and the state Department of Ecology. He says Ecology’s rules tend to be one size fits all. The Stevens Conservation District was able to act as a mediator between Ecology and the landowners regarding how close to a stream a fence could be built. “That’s what good local government does,” he says. He also likes what Vaagens Brothers has done with retooling some of their mills to be able to process smaller diameter trees, creating a wood laminate product. That keeps people working in the woods and also suppresses wildfire. Do you believe in humancaused climate change? Why or why not? If so, what do you propose we do about it? “I believe humans have contributed to climate change,” he said. He said climate change has happened often in Earth’s history. He says he believes we’re undergoing a time of climate change. “Is it all because of human interaction? I can’t say that I believe it is. Do I believe human interaction has accelerated that change and I believe the answer is yes.” He acknowledges that is a nuanced answer. The problem is, he says, is that nuance looks like waffling. “I’m not giving a waffling answer,” he said. People want to take complex issues and make simple bullet points or sound bites out of them. “I think that’s a big problem in our ability to have conversations and solutions.” Forest fires continue to plague the state of Washington every year. What impact can the state legislature have on them? “The state legislature can do a SEE MICHAELIS, 8A

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lot in this case,” he says. Many years of fire suppression has left too much fuel in the forest. Thinning the forest would be good, he said. “The state can incentivize those kinds of industries,” he said. He said every state in the west is having their budget pushed on wildfires. He says states have to be more proactive on preventing fire. Why are you running? What’s the No. 1 issue you want to address while in office? “I’ve been upset with the way our politics have been going,” he said. “Our discourse has just gotten nastier, to the point where I can hardly watch the news shows sometimes. It was like we were being punched in the stomach watching the news,” he said. “I don’t think it has to be that nasty or mean spirited. The politicians I grew up with were Tom Foley, Dan Evans and

Scoop Jackson. These are people that were more clustered in the middle and seemed to be able to disagree without vilifying the other person.” He says he is not happy with what is happening in national politics. “I’m just appalled at what’s happening,” he says. He also has deep expertise in education that he believes can make a difference. He is also interested in mental health. His daughter, Caitlin Packer, a 2016 Gonzaga Prep Teacher of the Year, took her life within the year after becoming struck with an aggressive form of mental illness, schizoaffective disorder. He said he really decided to run after meeting the 7th District Legislators while in Olympia, when he was there lobbying the legislature on education. “I walked away thinking they really aren’t that informed around the issues of education,” he said. “I walked away thinking we could do

better than this.” He said he started talking with his family about running for office when he came home. He says he’s running because of his expertise in education and also because of the need for better mental health access. What are your thoughts on the proposed PacWest Silicon Smelter in Newport? Are you for it or against it? Michaelis is opposed to the proposed silicon smelter being located where it is and testified at the Spokane scoping meeting of the state Department of Ecology. “I am troubled by what appears to be not a very well done process,” he says. He says he researched the impact of a silicon background but had difficulty finding good information. “This feels really rushed without some good knowledge in that,” he says. He is also troubled by the location. “It seems a selection by

convenience more than thoughtful. I was actually surprised.” As a Democrat, what should be your party’s priorities on the national stage and at the state level? How do you think your party is faring in public opinion? “That depends on whose public that is,” Michaelis says. “I declared myself as a Democrat because I am really disappointed with the Republicans and how they have swung so far to the right.” He describes himself as a moderate Democrat. “I’m not appreciative of the far left any more than I am appreciative of the far right,” he says. “I think when we get out there too far, we’re not helping.” He says the Democratic tent is so big that it is sometimes hard to find our dynamic center. “I think that’s troubling,” he said. He said the Republican tent got smaller but has a really committed base.

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Peterson supports the decision to declare PNC in breach of contract. He says the relatively small PUD has refused to be a pushover and has been standing up to big business, whether it was Andritz Hydro for the contract at Box Canyon or PNC. “Obviously in the case of PNC, the power schedules with zeros in years three and four was signaling closure,” Peterson said about PNC’s projected power use for 2017. He said he understood that PNC was trying to minimize liquidated damages – the amount of money PNC would have had to pay if they closed. He said the board had long and hard discussions with general manager Colin Willenbrock. He said they all agreed they couldn’t let PNC’s action with the power use projections pass. “We agreed together that if we let this go by, we’d be up a creek,” he said. “The alternative, of course, was a bit of an extreme. We sent them a letter with a bill for $220 million.” That was an opening in negotiations figure, he said. He said the legal action was in line with a longtime PUD philosophy. “The general mindset, which I think I inherited, is that Pend Oreille PUD will run the utility and PNC can run the newsprint plant,” he said. He said the PUD and PNC got a shared understanding of liquidated damages as a result of the lawsuit. He said it was uncertain if the PUD could market the Box Canyon power elsewhere, as PNC had the power under contract. After the settlement it was clear they could sell that power, he said, and received $150,000 to market the power as part of the settlement. The legal actions didn’t cause rates to rise, he said, because the PUD can sell Box Canyon power. “To my knowledge, with the Box Canyon reserves, none of those costs have flowed through to the ratepayers,” he said. “It has not affected the overall rates for residential customers.” Peterson said the legal action affected ratepayers because being able to market Box Canyon power keeps ratepayers from having to buy the higher priced Box Canyon power. Residential customers can buy the less expensive Boundary Dam power instead. The Box Canyon power is more expensive because of upgrades for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license renewal. 2. What, if anything, has the PUD done with the funding from PNC set aside for marketing power? “We have a couple consultants. We have both a market consultant and a legal consultant,” he said. “They’re advising us for all our contracts.” Peterson says he doesn’t know for sure but thinks less than half of the $150,000 has been spent. 3. Do you think the PUD properly purchased the tract of

land from Pend Oreille County that was eventually sold to PacWest? “Yes,” he said. The PUD has been sued by opponents to the silicon smelter seeking to overturn the sale. At the time of the interview, Peterson said the PUD was about to file a motion for summary judgment to dismiss that lawsuit. 4. The board hires and fires the general manager of the PUD. How do you think the current GM is doing? Peterson said by far the most important thing the PUD commission does is select the general manager and continuing teamwork with that general manager. He said the general manager is the key player in building a team. “We’re very pleased with Colin Willenbrock’s performance,” he said. He said trust is important with all their senior administrative staff and he trusts Willenbrock. Peterson was first elected in 1996 to fill Bob Geddes’ unexpired term and re-elected in 2000. He has worked with general managers Larry Weiss, Bob Geddes, Jay Pickett, John Jordan and Colin Willenbrock. 5. The PUD access fee increased in January from $29.50 a month to $30.50 Do you think the PUD needed to do that, does it need the access fee?” “Yes and yes,” Peterson says. “The correct terminology for the two parts of single-phase residential service (in the current Electrical Service and Credit Policy) are ‘service availability charge’ and ‘energy usage rate.’ One is a fixed charge which every customer pays the same, and the other is a rate, which in total varies depending upon how much electrical energy a customer uses. “Each and every customer equally shares the same infrastructure of ‘poles and wires’ that stand ready outside their home to supply energy whenever they flip a switch,” Peterson says. “All year long, through summer thunderstorms and winter snow storms, the PUD maintains that infrastructure to every connected home whether it is using a little or a lot of electricity, whether someone is living there or not. This is why it is fair for every customer to pay that same charge.”

The $30.50 reflects the current cost of maintaining the service that is available to every customer regardless of how much power they use. If the charge were less, the energy usage rate would need to be higher to cover those costs. Customers using little energy would be paying much less than their fair share, and customers using lots of energy would be paying much more than their fair share. 6. Should the PUD be actively pursuing high-density load customers, such as data miners and cryptocurrency miners? Why or why not? “I don’t believe we’re actively pursuing them,” he said. But data miners have been pursuing the PUD, he said. “Along with the HiTest issue, it’s an illustration of our obligation to serve and provide customer service to those who come,” Peterson said. Peterson said the PUD has established line extension policies that ensure all customers pay the cost of the system. 7. What role should the PUD have in economic development? Is it too involved or not involved enough currently? “With Ponderay Newsprint in the mid 80s, the ability to serve a large industry with low cost Box Canyon power and access even lower cost Boundary power for the residents was key for economic development,” Peterson said. “I think we played a key role because of our infrastructure,” he said, and not just electric infrastructure but also fiber optic infrastructure. “We have already provided an infrastructure base for economic development.” He said the question is what role should the PUD play in the future. “I don’t necessarily think we should be the lead, but we’re key and we certainly understand that and want to play our role.” Peterson said the current controversy over the proposed PacWest smelter and PUD being a target of the anti smelter people gives the PUD an opportunity to talk frankly about economic development. “If not this, then what?” he says. 8. While the outlook

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will pay 4.315 percent interest. “But we don’t have any plans for new borrowing,” he said. Peterson said abut $18 million has already been spent through a line of credit that will be repaid out of the bond issue. “That will take care of the upstream fish passage at Box,” he said.

going on and a strategy (to move) forward without involving millions of dollars of lawsuit stuff.” Onley said he’s sort of content with the settlement. “I’m content, I guess, that there’s mutual happiness,” he said. “I’m not really excited to see we’re giving them a $50,000 a month credit on their bill. Money from nothing, it comes from somewhere. So, a little disappointed about that. But I like peace and I think peace was achieved.” Onley said the settlement saved face for the PUD. “I think a mistake was made at the beginning and we kept digging ourselves a deeper hole and this brought us back to the surface.” He said the settlement does affect ratepayers. “Fifty thousand dollars a month has to come from somewhere,” he said, referring to the monthly discount for PNC power. It can’t come from the newsprint plant, he said, so the only place he can see it coming from is the ratepayers.

9. What has been your greatest accomplishment in your professional or public life? “I’m a bit distracted because of the deal with the Tribe,” he said. That deal could be a $60 million deal, he says. He would be proud of that. He is proud of the PUD fiber project. He said it was the commission that voted, 2-1, to go after the grant. He said the commission had to take responsibility for the cost overrun, as well. “We had to do so much, so fast in that threeyear period,” he said. “But what a great deal it has turned out to be. We’ve been able to manage the cost overruns and the Community Network System is in the black.” 10. What has been the most disappointing experience in your business or public life? Peterson said the six-month tenure of general manager Jay Pickett was a disappointment. “Failures are opportunities to learn,” he said. “Do you drain the swamp or do you have some folks in the swamp that have learned their lessons? I feel like I have some lessons learned and some visions for the future that qualify me for another term.”

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2. What, if anything, has the PUD done with the funding from PNC set aside for marketing power? Onley said the $150,000 should be spent wisely. “I honestly think the PUD has positioned itself pretty good, but we’re in a rough spot,” he said. “And the rough spot will go away as time goes on.” He said he sees a time when PUD power will look attractive for a buyer wanting to lock in long term rates. “I think there will probably be an entity out there that says, ‘you know this is a pretty good deal, you have a 20-year long contract.’ It’s kind of like buying term life

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insurance. It’s pretty reasonable and it gets more reasonable as time goes on.” Onley says the PUD will have their work cut out for them right now selling Box Canyon power, which is higher priced than market rates because of the Federal Energy Regulation Commission licensing requirements. 3. Do you think the PUD properly purchased the tract of land from Pend Oreille County that was eventually sold to PacWest for the proposed silicon smelter? “I think there is some behind the scenes stuff that went on that I’m not aware of,” he said. “I know that there’s a lawsuit that will flesh out the situation. I don’t know if I can really offer an opinion.” 4. The board hires and fires the general manager of the PUD. How do you think the current GM is doing? “You know, I think pretty good,” Onley says. “The community rumor is that some of the employees aren’t all that happy, but I think if you go to any job place, there’s going to be some employees that are not happy.” He says the general manager, Colin Willenbrock, is young. “I think he had some inexperience,” Onley says. “I think that inexperience was one of the contributing factors on pulling the trigger on the newsprint plant. He was pretty fresh into management. “I think the commission had a hard time going through managers, that’s for sure, for about a five year period,” he says. Onley says it’s good that Willenbrock was a local hire. “I think it’s pretty neat that Colin’s local, connected, a very eloquent, poised guy. I think he represents the PUD well,” he said. 5. PUD access fees increased in January from $29.50 a month to $30.50 Do you think the PUD needed to do that? Does it need the access fee? Onley says there is a need for the fee. He said the PUD used to give 50-kilowatt hours for free under the base rate and that didn’t promote conservation. A part time resident who was gone part of the year could just keep the electricity on while they were away. “The part time customer needs to recognize that there is a significant cost in keeping the lights on so that when you walk in the door at Thanksgiving that they turn on,” he said. He says the access fee is too high, compared to competition like Inland

Power and Light. He says Inland Power & Light rates haven’t increased as much as the PUD rates have since the 1990s, when the PUD and Inland reached a deal to convert Inland customers in the county to PUD customers. “What’s happened in those years is that PUD rates have gone up 230 percent,” he says. “Whereas Inland has only gone up 160 percent.” He points out that the PUD purchases wholesale power from Boundary Dam at a far cheaper rate than Inland can buy wholesale power. “It’s actually cheaper to be an Inland Power & Light customer than a PUD customer today,” he says. A customer using 500 kwh a month or less would pay less than a PUD customer, he said. He says the 500 kwh is sort of a summertime amount. In the winter, electricity use rises to 2,000 kwh a month he says. He says the connectivity charge and energy rate increases was “too much too fast.” He would prefer the base rate be closer to Inland’s rate of $23 per month. 6. Should the PUD be actively pursuing high-density load customers, such as data miners and cryptocurrency miners? Why or why not? Onley says he believes HDL customers, including bitcoin miners, are a good use of PUD power. “If the customer pays the freight for all the equipment required and the fee, and we can sell the power, I think that would be a good use of Box Canyon power,” he says. “It sort of takes the pressure off the newsprint mill. I think that would be great.” 7. What role should the PUD have in economic development? Is it too involved or not involved enough currently? “I think the PUD plays a critical role in economic development,” Onley says. He was chairman of the Economic Development Council for 10 years in the 2000s. “I believe our current level of economic development is good and we should stick with it.” He says he worked to get grants for a cell tower for Metaline Falls and to get fiber optic across the river for the Kalispel Tribe. “I think there were some real economic development benefits for the community.” 8. While the outlook for the PUD bond rating increased, the bond rating itself hasn’t and stays less than ideal. What can be done to improve the PUD’s bond ratings?

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“Spend less, get more reserves, stop litigation,” he says. Working out a deal with the newsprint mill to have them stay the next 30 years would go a long way towards improving the bond rating, he said. He said if the PUD spent less, it would increase reserves. He says there are some projects, like a phantom substation built where Highway 211 and Highway 2 connect. The land was purchased by the PUD 25 years ago and the project has been expensive and unnecessary. It is used as a transmission line that cost several million dollars, he says, but the project and location was poorly researched and the size it turned out is not needed. “I would like to scrutinize how our money is being spent,” he said. “Why did we spend that $10 million back then?” He says his electrical background gives him some technical insight. “My goal is not to run the PUD but to set policy,” he says. He says he would evaluate spending on contractors and consultants. 9. What has been your greatest accomplishment in your professional or public life? “Without a doubt it was getting the $27 million grant for fiber optics in Pend Oreille County,” he says. He says the county is one of a handful of small rural counties with fiber optics to the home. “I managed the grant, I oversaw the construction, the engineering, closing out the grant, the technology,” he said, “I was pretty much the whole show.” He acknowledges that the project overspent the grant by more than $2 million under his watch. He says the electric system got $7 million in upgrades paid for through the grant. Take away that $7 million and it was an under budget project, he said. When pushed about why the project was reported to the board to be on budget until it was discovered it wasn’t, Onley said he was a busy guy. “I put in over 800 hours of overtime, unrecognized and uncompensated, trying to keep all the balls in the air,” he said. “I will say I felt I was let down by the finance department.” He said his degree isn’t in finance and he needed help. He said he forgot about the retainage money due to contractors at the end of the project. “The retainage wasn’t well tracked by me,” he said. 10. What has been the most disappointing experience in your business or public life? Onley said being demoted and dismissed by the PUD after working for the utility 30 years was the most disappointing thing he has endured. “The demotion was the worst,” he said. “It just devastated me.” He said he continued to work for the PUD following his demotion. He said he felt he was doing meaningful work. “One thing, they can take a lot of things away from you but they can’t take away the pride that I feel in getting that project accomplished in Pend Oreille County,” he said.

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B R I E F LY Newport Library after hours gaming continues this fall NEWPORT – The Newport Public Library continues its successful gaming programs this fall with the continuation of a once per month after hours game night. October’s event will be held on the 20th, 5-10 p.m. During this time, the library is only open for program participants. This event is focused on tabletop games for a more interactive, screen free experience. Games range from the classic Dungeons and Dragons to the more recent Exploding Kittens. Most games are rated for ages 13+. The Friends of the Pend Oreille County Library District provide refreshments and registration is required at pocld.evanced. info/signup. For questions about the event, contact Programs Specialist Maria Town at maria@pocld.org.

Auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol’ next Monday, Tuesday NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Playhouse has several shows coming up for the fall and holiday season, starting with auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol,’ directed by Christopher Demlow. Anyone is welcome to participate, whether they have acting experience or not. Auditions are Monday, Oct. 15 and Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Performances for the show are Dec. 7-16. Crumpled Classics by Craig Sodaro will be performed Nov. 2-11 by area youth. The play tells five classic literary stories with a teenager’s twist. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m. and Sunday shows are at 3 p.m. Coming in 2019, auditions for the kids’ show Witches vs. Princesses, directed by Millie Brumbaugh, are Feb. 4 and 5 at 3:30 p.m. Roles are for children grades third through sixth. Performances are March 29, 30, and 31. To become a sustaining member of Pend Oreille Playhouse, or to get more information about tickets and upcoming productions, go to www. pendoreilleplayers.org. To contact the box office, call 509-447-9900. If no one answers, leave a clear message with contact information.

Don’t miss ‘Every Little Crook and Nanny’ SACHEEN LAKE – It’s time for a mystery at Circle Moon Theatre, with Northwoods Performing Arts’ production of ‘Every Little Crook and Nanny.’ Terri Caldwell directs the comedy and performance dates are Oct. 12, 13, 19 and 20. For those who want to enjoy the dinner theatre experience, Owen’s Catering, Coffey’s Catering, Skeyes the Limit and Mi Pueblo will be providing meals on certain show dates. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets for dinner and a show are $25. Show-only tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and children. Tickets can be purchased at Seebers Drug Store in Newport, or call 208-448-1294, or go to www.northwoodsperformingarts.com

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73-year-old poet takes second place By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner DIAMOND LAKE – Elaine Magdalene Faires has a way with words. After all, the 73-yearold Diamond Lake has been writing poetry for 20-years. She recently won second place at the annual Amy Woodward Fisher World Day of Poetry Contest, sponsored by Poetry Scribes of Spokane. “I was flabbergasted,” Faires says, smiling. “When they announced my name, I about feel out of my chair.” Contestants from across the country participate in the contest, which offers cash prizes to the winning entrants. Faires won second place and $50 for her poem

‘Where The Grass Sings,’ which she wrote about a Native American woman she saw waiting at a bus stop. Her poem ‘Property of USA Navy’ received an honorable mention. “I’ve entered the contest three times before, so this is an honor for me,” Faires says. Poetry seems to be a natural progression for Faires, who began writing short stories in college at Eastern Washington University where she earned a teaching degree. She went on to teach English to Vietnamese immigrants after the Vietnam War and to Ukrainian immigrants. She came into poetry after her children were grown and out of

the house and she happened to see the phone number for the Poetry Scribes of Spokane on a bulletin board. “I just fell in love with it,” Faires recalls. “I love working with words and poetry is just another part of that. I write at least one (poem) a month, and I’m going to keep writing poetry.” She encourages people to check out the Poetry Scribes of Spokane. The group focuses on wholesome poetry for ages 18 and older. People are invited to bring a favorite poem to read. Meetings are regularly held on the first Wednesday of each month, September-June. Call Kathleen Schrum with questions at 509468-8106.

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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: 5:308 p.m. - Newport Library

FAMILIES FOR KIDS AND DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport

LINE DANCING: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center

ROTARY CLUB: 8 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

PEND OREILLE KIDS CLUB: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

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

PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

BASIC MEETING: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick PRIEST RIVER LIONESS: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center PRIEST RIVER LIONESS MEETING: 11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church WEAVERS’ GROUP: Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS DIAMOND LAKE CLUB: Noon - Call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781 or Chris King at 208-437-0971

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

FRIDAY, OCT. 11 BOOKS OUT BACK: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library HAPPY AGERS MEETING AND POTLUCK: Noon - Priest River Senior Center STORY TIME: 3 p.m. - Newport Library DANCE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

SATURDAY, OCT. 12 BOOKS OUT BACK: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library KIDS MOVIE CLUB: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - Newport Library

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

HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

AA MEETING: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

SPIRIT LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-665-5921 for s

THURSDAY, OCT. 10 ALCOHOLIC’S ANONYMOUS WOMEN’S MEETING: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown LINE DANCING: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center UCC NON-DENOMINATIONAL BIBLE STUDY GROUP: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library QUILTERS MEET: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport LOOSELY KNIT: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK

SUNDAY, OCT. 13 NEWPORT YOUTH: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS GATHERING: 10 a.m.

HOSPITALITY HOUSE SENIOR POTLUCK: Noon Newport BLANCHARD GRANGE MEETING: 5:30 p.m. Blanchard Grange HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: 6 p.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital PRIEST RIVER LIONS: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

TUESDAY, OCT. 15 BLANCHARD STITCHERS QUILTING SESSION: 9 a.m. to

WEIGHT WATCHERS: 5:30-6

PRIEST RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER MEETING: 5:30 p.m. - Rotating Restaurants ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

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b r i e f ly Newport runs at Riverside RIVERSIDE – The Newport cross country team ran at Riverside Wednesday, Oct. 3, with Chloe Jones taking first place in the girls race at 21 minutes, 43 seconds. Emma Bradbury took third at 27:01, Sierra Mason was fifth in 29:35, Tessa Pierce finished sixth in 30:48 and Miranda Campbell was eighth in 35:11. For the boys, Chris Rivard took seventh in 20:16 and Jonny Frantz finished eighth in 20:17. Finishing 10th through 14th were Connor Brown (21:18), Braeden Hamberg (21:25), Matthew Ragsdale (21:31), Keelen Mitcham (21:46), and Jeremy Ward (21:49). The Grizzlies host Lakeside Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. then travel to the Lake Spokane Cross Country Invitational Saturday, Oct. 13.

Cusick falls to Republic 42-8 CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers football team lost 42-8 to Republic at home Friday, Oct. 5. Cusick scored their sole touchdown in the first quarter and followed it up with a two-point conversion. Republic answered in the second quarter with two touchdowns, a pace they kept up for the rest of the game. The Tigers scored 14 in the second quarter, 16 in the third quarter and 12 points in the fourth quarter. Further information was not available. In other Northeast 1B North action, TekoaRosalia beat Selkirk 5024 and Northport beat Columbia 26-14. Cusick (1-5) will host Tekoa-Rosalia (5-1) Friday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m.

NEWPORT – Last week, Newport girls soccer took a loss against Deer Park, 13-0, in a home game. The Lady Grizzlies also faced the Priest River Spartans in a non-league game (see picture in this week’s sports). “I really have no comment other then to say I hope they win the State tournament to make me feel a little better,” Newport coach Jeremy Lewis said of the game against Deer Park. “Seriously though, our girls tried, but we just made too many mistakes and didn’t keep our defense tight enough. They were able to zip past us.” Newport had three shots on goal while Deer Park had 43 and Newport had 29 saves while Deer Park had three. The Lady Grizzlies faced Medical Lake Tuesday, Oct. 9 at home after deadline. Results from that game will be in next week’s newspaper. They will play an away game at Colville, Thursday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m., then an away game at Riverside High School Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m.

Newport stays undefeated By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Grizzlies extended their win streak to five with a decisive 50-13 victory over Medical Lake Friday, Oct. 5. Newport dominated the game, but didn’t put it away until the second On Deck: At Colville: Saturday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m.

half, as a scrappy Medical Lake team wouldn’t quit. “They’re much better than last year,” Newport coach Dave Pomante said. Still, they were no match for the Grizzlies and running back Danny Bradbury. Bradbury had a monMiner photo|Don Gronning ster night, carrying 29 times for 271 yards and Newport’s Tug Smith runs against Medical Lake Friday, Oct. 5. Newport won the homecoming game 50-13. five touchdowns. “He had quite the night,” Pomante said. the second half, scoring this time on a 17-yard scored another safety. rushing yards, with 271, “He did a great job.” on a 45-yard run early run. Newport had 528 but Hill carried 15 times Bradbury put the Grizin the quarter. Kirkwood Junior Troy Hill made yards of total offense to for 134 yards and two zlies on the board with a made the extra point. a 20-yard touchdown Medical Lake’s 185. The touchdowns. one-yard plunge in the Kirkwood, a junior, run early in the fourth Grizzlies rushed for 416 On defense, Jacob Tanfirst quarter. Jacob Kirkkicks, punts, runs, catch- quarter. yards while holding the ner had five solo tackles wood kicked the extra es and plays linebacker Newport’s defense Cardinals to 96. and an assist. Aaron Eggpoint, as the usual kicker, for Newport. He made got some points when Newport quarterback leston also had five solo Adam Moorhead didn’t the tackle on the opening Johnny Miller tackled the Tiegen Prange completed tackles. Jesse Cummings play, as he was a little kickoff, which he kicked. Cardinal quarterback in 14 of 22 passes for 112 had an interception for sick, Pomante said. “He does a lot for us,” the end zone for a safety. yards. He was intercepted Newport. Bradbury scored again Pomante said. “He’s a Medical Lake scored twice. In other Northeast A in the next quarter, again good player.” next on a 61-yard touch“Tiegen got tested,” League play, Colville beat on a short run, this one Medical Lake scored down run. They missed Pomante said. “It was Riverside 35-0 and Lakefour yards. their first touchdown in the extra point. a tough night. He’ll get side beat Deer Park 38-0. Medical Lake only althe third quarter on a Hill broke a 40-yard better.” Newport (5-0) will lowed the one touchdown 51-yard pass play. They run for Newport’s next Tug Smith led receivers travel to Colville (4-2) Friin the first quarter and made the extra point score. Kirkwood kicked with seven catches for 64 day, Oct. 12, for a league another in the second. kick. his fifth extra point of the yards. game that starts at 7 p.m. Newport went into halfWith a 20-7 score, night. Newport ground out “It’s a big game,” said time up 13-0. Bradbury found his way Newport wasn’t quite most of its yards rushing. Pomante. “Colville looked Bradbury kept going in to the end zone again, done, as the defense Bradbury had the most good against Riverside.”

Lady Spartans lose hard fought match By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

Grizzlies stuck by Stags, will face Colville

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PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans volleyball team took the Timberlake Tigers to four On Deck: Vs. Coeur D’Alene Charter: Thursday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. At District Tournament: Tuesday, Oct. 16, TBA

sets in Timberlake, Tuesday, Oct. 2, but came up short. Timberlake won the first set 25-15, Priest River won the second set 27-25, and Timberlake won the last two sets 2518 and 25-9. “We played them very tough up until the fourth set. On a positive note we are the only team in league not to be swept by

them, taking a set from them in the second,” Priest River coach Leslie Ritter-Meek said. Harlee Meek had 19 assists, Natalie Randolph had 10 kills, and two aces, Maggee Pankoke had 30 digs, and two aces and Daylene Cook had two blocks. The Spartans also took Kellogg to four at home Thursday, Oct. 4, in another hard fought match. Kellogg won the first two sets 25-23 and 25-21. Priest River persevered in the third set 29-27, and forced the fourth set to extra points 27-25, but Kellogg won in the end. “Kellogg was hungry for this match and their play showed it. We did not play our best match, and missed 11 serves, the most all season. The point spread didn’t even

total 11. With that said, we need to clean it up and play better volleyball against teams like this,” Ritter-Meek said. Harlee Meek had 32 assists, Natalie Randolph had 16 kills, three blocks, and eight aces and Maggee Pankoke had 32 digs. The game against Upper Columbia Academy Monday, Oct. 8 was canceled. The Spartans played in Bonner’s Ferry Tuesday, but the results were not available at deadline. The results will be reported next week. The Spartans will play at home against Coeur D’Alene Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. They will begin their district tournaments Tuesday, Oct. 16., details will be forth coming.

Tough week for Cusick CUSICK – ACH and Odessa swept Cusick Saturday, Oct. 6. ACH won 25-8 in all three sets. Taylor Allen had two kills, three digs, and one block; Anwyn Anderberg had nine assists, Jalyna Castillo had one ace and one block and Emma Hardie had three digs. Odessa won 25-6, 2510 and 25-15. Taylor Al-

len had four kills and six digs, Emma Hardie had two assists and Chalin Nelson had two aces. The Panthers played in Selkirk Tuesday, Oct. 9. The details were not available before deadline; they will be reported next week. The Panthers will play in Harrington on Oct. 13 at 7:50 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

Cusick Football vs. Tekoa-Rosalia: 7 p.m. Cusick High School

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Newport Cross Country vs. Lakeside: 4 p.m. - Newport High School

Thursday, Oct. 11 Priest River Cross Country vs. Kellogg High School: TBA - Pinehurst Golf Course Newport Girls Soccer vs. Colville: 4 p.m. - Colville High School Newport Volleyball vs. Colville: 6:30 p.m. - Colville High School Priest River Volleyball vs. Coeur d’Alene Charter: 7 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School

Friday, Oct. 12

Timberlake clips Spartans 38-6 PRIEST RIVER – Timberlake started strong and didn’t let up, beating Priest River 38-6 in the Intermountain League opener for both teams. Scoring both on the ground and through the air, Timberlake scored in the first quarter with an 11-yard run and a 16-yard pass play. Timberlake scored again on a 20-yard pass, while holding the Spartan scoreless. The Spartans trailed 18-0 at the half. Timberlake kept the pressure on in the second half, scoring on two runs of nine and three yards in the third

quarter. Timberlake scored again in the fourth quarter on a 33-yard pass. Priest River broke through in the fourth quarter with a 17-yard Caden Brennan to Brandon McCracken pass. Brennan ran for the two-point conversion. In the other Intermountain League game, Kellogg beat Bonners Ferry 3520. Priest River (2-5) will go to Bonners Ferry (1-6) Friday, Oct. 12 for a league game that starts at 7 p.m.

Selkirk Volleyball vs. Valley Christian High School: 5 p.m. - Valley Christian High School, Spokane Newport Football vs. Colville: 7 p.m. - Colville High School Priest River Football vs. Bonners Ferry: 7 p.m. Bonners Ferry High School

Saturday, Oct. 13 Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School Newport Cross Country at Lake Spokane Invite: 9 a.m. - Lakeside High School, Nine Mile Cusick Volleyball vs. Harrington High School: Noon - Harrington High School Selkirk Volleyball vs. Columbia High School: Noon - Columbia High School, Hunters

Tuesday, Oct. 16 Newport Girls Soccer vs. Riverside: 4 p.m. - Riverside High School Newport Volleyball vs. Riverside: 6:30 p.m. - Riverside High School

Wednesday, Oct. 17 Newport Cross Country vs. Colville, Medical Lake: 4 p.m. - Newport High School

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Boys struggle, girls excel at Lewis-Clark run

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

Grizzlies, Spartans tussle in non-league game Priest River’s Keona Brown (right) and Newport’s Soleil Carter go for the ball during a non-league border battle at Ellersick Field Thursday, Oct. 4. The Grizzlies won, 6-0.

Rangers win two out of three By Caneel Johnson Of The Miner

IONE – Selkirk volleyball team swept the Cougars in three sets at Curlew Thursday, Oct. 4. The final score was 25-9, 25-10, and 25-17. Whitney Dawson had 16 kills and one block, Bree Dawson had five aces and three digs and Jenna Couch had 22 assists. The Rangers had two home games on Saturday, Oct. 6. Selkirk swept Odessa 25-17, 25-23 and 25-21. “We were down by 10 early in the second game and came back and won. It was amazing. That rarely happens in rally point scoring. It really showed our determination and grit. I was very proud of them,” Selkirk coach Pam Zimmerman said. “Shelby Rood really stepped up in this game, as well as Ally Petrich. Some players rarely make the paper

for stats like kills and assists, but deserve just as much praise for all their hard work.” On Deck: At Valley Christian: Friday, Oct. 12, 5 p.m. At Columbia: Saturday, Oct.13, Noon.

Whitney Dawson had 15 kills and seven digs, Bree Dawson had two blocks, Jenna Couch had 24 assists and Nichol Lyons had five aces. Selkirk took ACH to five, but were unable to get the win. ACH won the first set 25-18, Selkirk won the second and third set 25-22, and 2518. ACH won the last two sets 25-18 and 15-9. “ACH has always been the powerhouse in our district. They only lost one game last year and that was at the State Tournament. We have been working as hard as

possible to prepare for this game. We took them all the way to five games. We played so well. We still have a few things to perfect, but I was very happy with how the ladies performed. Quinn Zimmerman did a great job on serve receive and covering our hitters. Hopefully we will have another shot at them in the District Championship game in November,” Zimmerman said. Whitney Dawson had 14 kills, Jenna Couch had 25 assists, Allison Petrich had two aces and one block and Bree Dawson had 18 Digs. The Rangers played Cusick at home on Tuesday, Oct. 9. The results of the game were not in before deadline. They will be posted next week. The Rangers will play Valley Christian in Spokane Valley Friday, Oct. 12, at 5 p.m. Then they will play Columbia in Hunters Saturday, Oct. 13, at noon.

Homecoming volleyball win for Newport

Grizzly volleyball gets new coaches

NEWPORT – The Grizzlies volleyball team swept Deer Park for homecoming in three sets Tuesday, Oct. 2. The final score was 25-18, 25-10 and 25-12. “The Deer Park game was a great boost for the team. Look for them to upset Medical Lake on Tuesday at home, which will put them on a roll going into a tough match up with Colville,” Newport’s coach Shannon Hansen said. Cora Pelleberg had 11 kills and eight blocks, Emily Martin had 20 assists and four digs and Ashley Cox had three aces. Newport played Medical Lake on Tuesday, Oct. 9. The results were not available before deadline; they will be in next weeks issue. The Grizzlies will play in Colville Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Then they will play at Riverside Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m.

NEWPORT – Newport’s volleyball coach Shannon Hansen will not be coaching for the rest of the season. “The athletic Director Brett Mackey and I have a difference of opinion on coaching philosophy,” Hansen said. Junior varsity coaches Serena Carlson and Kathy Eggleston will finish the season. “I am not going to comment on the details behind this change, but I can tell you that coach Hansen did her very best to head our Grizzly volleyball program and we truly appreciate her efforts. I think it’s safe to say that irreconcilable differences between coaches and players would sum it up,” Newport athletic Director Brett Mackey said.

Spartans close out season with battle against Grangeville PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River boys’ soccer team fought and lost to Bonners Ferry, 6-0, at a home game Tuesday, Oct. 2. “Boys played with so much heart tonight, they made it a challenge for Bonners Ferry to score goals,” coach Rob Lawler said. Bonners Ferry had 25 shots on goal and two saves, while Priest River had five shots and 28

saves. Lawler has nothing to say about his team that isn’t encouraging and supportive of their resolve and growth. “It was a lot of fun to watch them play with so much determination,” Lawler said. “Priest River demonstrated their ability to make plays throughout the night.” The Spartans played Grangeville Monday, Oct. 8, losing 6-1. Priest

River had 12 shots on goal while Grangeville had 31. The Spartans’ Eli Davis made a goal in the 79 minute of the game with an assist from Zandyr Ayers. “We fought to the end,” Lawler said. “This team is young with all but one returning next year. It has been a very exciting year to watch the team progress so much.” The Spartans scored a

record season total of 21 goals. The top scorer was Cameron Bell with 11 goals and one assist. Following close behind was freshman Bowen Fegert with four goals and six assists. “We have laid a great foundation this year in our offense and are building a defense with several freshmen playing key roles that were vacated by seniors the past two years,” Lawler said.

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River cross country team ran at Lewis-Clark State College Saturday, with the boys struggle, and the girls excelling, according to coach Lance Clark. “We had a good week of On Deck: training and competition At Kellogg: Thursday, this week. The boys fell a litOct. 11, 3 p.m., Pinehurst tle short in fear of a big race, Golf Course and the girls knocked it out of the park at Lewiston,” he said. “We had a split practice this week between the girls and the boys. The girls needed more rest than the boys. This may have given them the advantage for this weekend over the boys’ performances.” Clark said it’s okay for his runners to have a mediocre showing at a big race, as long as the boys bounce back for this week’s race at Kellogg Thursday, and work through their challenges before state on the same course Oct. 27. “We want to get the momentum moving in to the post season with both the squads. I felt that freshman Coner Burns and sophomore Graden Hanes had the most consistent race by pretty much matching their best runs,” Clark said. “If the boys team keeps working hard and stays confident, they are ready for a big improvement in the upcoming weeks.” The girls’ team had a great weekend, Clark said. “We had multiple improvements and overall personal bests at Lewiston.” The Lady Spartans were lead by Annika Rantala with a great run close to her best, followed by Erika Swoboda having her personal best at low 21’s. She is working her way down the top 10 overall time list at Priest River Lamanna High School. Izzie Schmidt dove down close to 20 minutes for the first time in her career, thus almost breaking into the top 10 list at PRLHS. She was followed by Amber Johnston who ran around 22 minutes, and put herself just out of the top 10 list at PLRHS. “Our other two girls ran really well with Kymara Fulton getting her personal record with a low 23. These are just few of the top of times of a very impressive list from our Spartan Harriers this week,” Clark said. The Spartans run Thursday, Oct. 11, at 3 p.m. at Pinehurst Golf Course, hosted by Kellogg High School. They then look forward to the district competition Thursday, Oct. 18, at Bonners Ferry High School. The girls run at 1 p.m., followed by the boys.

Rangers lose to Tekoa-Rosalia ROSALIA- The two top teams in the conference squared off Friday, Oct. 5, when Selkirk travelled to play Tekoa-Rosalia, losing 50-24 to the Timberwolves. The game was physical. “It was a tough game the boys played hard,” Selkirk coach Jeremy Link said. “Luke Couch and Justin Krabbenhof where both injured and out of the game by halfOn Deck: Vs. Northwest Christian: Thursday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m.

time. We finished with 10 eligible players.” Couch had a badly bruised hip and Krabbenhoft pulled a quad. Link said injuries have taken a toll on Selkirk. “It makes it hard to complete with that many injuries,” he said. “Conner Bailey was already out with a concussion and has not played in the last two games.” Tekoa-Rosalia started fast, getting out to an 18-point first quarter lead. The Rangers got on the scoreboard in the second quarter with a 45-yard Jay Link to Andreas Hejselback touchdown pass play. Link ran in the two-point conversion. The Rangers had difficulty keeping the Timberwolves out of the end zone. Tekoa-Rosalia scored 16 points in the second quarter and 14 in the third. Selkirk kept playing, scoring on a 20-yard Link to Zeck Curran touchdown pass play. Link and

Curran teamed up for the two-point conversion pass. Selkirk scored another touchdown in the fourth quarter when Ty Taylor

‘It makes it hard to complete with that many injuries.’ Jeremy Link Selkirk coach

recovered a fumble in the end zone. Link ran in the two-point conversion. Link ended up with 171 yards passing, completing eight of 21. He was intercepted twice and threw two TDs. Link also rushed for 120 yards on nine carries. Taylor gained 48 yards and a touchdown on nine carries. Link, with six solo tackles, and Taylor, with five, led the way on defense. They also had several assists. Sophomore Burt Burnett was in on a lot of tackles, with 10 assists and one solo tackle. In other Northeast 1B North play last week Republic beat Cusick 42-8 and Northport beat Columbia 26-14. Tekoa-Rosalia remains undefeated in league play, with a 4-0 league record. Selkirk remained in second with a 3-2 league record followed by Columbia (2-2), Republic (1-2), Curlew (1-2), Northport (1-2) and Cusick (1-3). Selkirk will play the Northwest Christian junior varsity Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m.

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Pend Oreille County Treasurer Race Tom Watson Age: 56 Town of residence: Newport Occupation: Operations Manager at Office Max in Coeur d’Alene Watson Education: Bachelors Degree in management and organization, and a minor in computer programming from Central Washington University. Family: Married to Deanna for 32 years, with four grown children, Jeremy, Brianne, Ben and Kayla, and seven grandchildren. Why are you running for office? What would your No. 1 priority be in office? Watson said he’s running for office to get back into Newport. “I’ve been very active in Pend Oreille County for a very long time. Being this disconnected (working in Coeur d’Alene) makes it very hard.” He is still a firefighter, but can’t be as active as he would like because of the commute. “I find that when you’re working out of your community, you don’t support your community,” he said. When he gets off work in Coeur d’Alene, he does his shopping there. “We’ve been here 30 years. “It’s a job that I think I can do well for the county. I’ve got the business background, operating a business. I was successful at it for a long time.” Watson was the long-time manager of Ben Franklin Variety in Oldtown. “I was responsible for their finances. All of that was me. The owners were disconnected. They owned the store but they hired me to run it like I did. He said he didn’t consider running until he found out Terri Miller was not seeking re-election. Before that, if Terri’s name was on the ballot, that’s who he would have voted for because he’s known her for nearly 30 years. Prior to that, Charlotte Demlow had his vote for the same reason. His No. 1 priority would be accuracy, to make sure taxes are fair and tracking investments. Right now, 98 percent of the county’s investments are in the local government investment pool, which he said is OK because right now it’s earning 2.01 percent. You probably won’t get much better than that because of interest rates. He said investments in the LGIP are nice because of the flexibility; money can be withdrawn within a day. What exactly does the treasurer do? What makes you the best person for the job? The treasurer’s main function it to offer services to other taxing districts. It tracks the money coming in, and funds going out. The office makes sure the cash flow is maintained. “You would be responsible for the excise taxes, property taxes and making sure those are collected,” he said. The treasure’s office is also responsible for collection methods for those who are behind on taxes. The office is also in charge of selling excess property for the county. How much discretion does the treasurer have in the management of funds in the county? Such as investments, does the treasurer in-

vest funds on behalf of the county residents? Watson explained there’s a finance committee, comprised of the auditor, treasurer and the chairman of the county commissioners and the investment strategy is set by that group. Within that, the public depository safety commissioner regulates what can be invested in. Not everything on that list is good for the county, so the treasurer can pick and choose, he said. Legally, the treasurer has the right to invest funds that aren’t being used, and to collect that interest. “They have a pretty good policy on investments,” he said. Safety and liquidity are the top priorities. What are you most proud of in your public or professional life? “As far as pride, I hope I don’t have any, but if I do, it would be the operation of (Ben Franklin). Now that the store is closed, I am amazed. We always knew we played a valuable role in this community. Like most things, people didn’t realized what it until it’s gone.” He still has people – a year later – who tell him that they miss the store. He wonders what kind of impact that had on the economy. People who have to leave the community to buy what they would have bought at Ben Franklin, they then do their other errands out of the area. Payroll at Ben Franklin was more than $300,000. One dollar in payroll is expected to be spent four or five times over in any given economy. What was your biggest disappointment? The closing of Ben Franklin was his biggest disappointment. Not just for his own career, but because the community needs it. It was a community store tailored to this community and what it needed, rather than a “cookie cutter” store. His staff had buying power. So people working on the floor at Ben Franklin, who talk with the customers, were in charge of choosing what the store ordered to be sold. What changes would you like to see in the treasurer’s office? “I’m not that familiar with the operations, so as far as changes, I wouldn’t make any right away,” Watson said. Miller mentioned that she’s working on helping people who are behind get current on their taxes. “I know the way the RCW is written, you can’t make monthly payments on your taxes,” he said. However, he talked to Miller about creating something like a Christmas fund, where property owners can essentially save for their tax bill, and Miller is working on it. Watson said he would want to continue whatever efforts Miller has come up with, but it can’t be at the expense of other taxpayers. What does the current treasurer do well now? “I think she runs a good operation. I’ve known Terri for 29 years, and I have never heard any complaints,” Watson said. “She’s got a good head on her shoulders and I think she cares about the people in the community.” He said Charlotte Demlow was the same way, prior to Miller. He would continue that tradition.

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Nicole Dice Age: 45 Town of residence: Newport Occupation: Accountant 3/Tax Specialist for Pend Oreille County Treasurer’s Office and vice president of Pend Oreille Paramedics, a

non-profit Education: AA in Business and Accounting from Spokane Community College Family: Married for 25 years to Dan, with two grown daughters Carlie and Paige, and two grandchildren, ages 2 and 1.

Why are you running for office? What would your No. 1 priority be in office? Dice said her first priority would be keeping with what the treasurer’s office is doing now, with the wise management of public funds and stability, keeping the flow consistent. “I’ve been there eight years,” she said, the entire two terms of Terri Miller, who is not seeking reelection. What exactly does the treasurer do? What makes you the best person for the job? “Most people think of taxes,” Dice said. The treasurer’s office works closely with the assessors’ office on property taxes. The assessor’s office does the assessed value and sets the levy rates. The treasurer’s office takes those rates and calculates taxes. Notices are sent out to property owners in January. The first half of taxes are due in April, the second half in October. But they do much more than that. The treasurer’s office handles real estate excise tax transactions, and all the property sales in the county. They also handle any property conveyance that might be exempt from excise tax, and collect the fees for that. “We are also the bank for the county,” Dice said, and the school districts, water and sewer districts, port and cemetery districts, any junior taxing district. The office also disperses money to government agencies, such as cities and towns, and collects the money for the hospital district’s bonds. They are also responsible for making sure all those entities don’t go bankrupt and have the money to pay what’s due. “We have to balance that every month,” Dice said. The treasurer’s office handles a budget of about $61 million. There’s five staff members, including the treasurer. There has to be two people in the office at all times. With people on vacation or being sick, the treasure is a working treasurer, Dice said. She needs to know how to do everything. “We have to have checks and balances, because we have to protect the public’s money.” It also prevents mistakes. She said she’s the best person for the job because of her experience. “I feel like I have the experience with government,” Dice said. She worked for the city of Grand Coulee for 13 years, and then worked for the Pend Oreille PUD for two years, prior to her position at the treasurer’s office. She also has federal level experience. She worked for the National Park Service in high school and college, at Fort Spokane, Davenport and at Grand Coulee Dam. She said she understands the difference between government accounting versus private business. How much discretion does the treasurer have in the management of funds in the county? Such as investments, does the treasurer invest funds on behalf of the county residents? The treasurer is part of a finance committee, which consists of a county

commissioner and the auditor. However, the treasurer does have discretion to do what she thinks is best. “We manage our cash flow and investments,” Dice said. Interest rates were terrible for most of her time in the treasurer’s office, and so Miller invested solely in the Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP), which is a safe investing. Interest rates are going up, so for the first time, they invested in a municipal bond, which is still low risk. There are Washington state laws that allow only low-risk investments. The treasurer’s office has to make sure there is enough cash on hand, however, to pay for ongoing projects. “There are big road projects right now,” Dice said, so the treasurer needs to make sure there are funds to pay for them. Investments in the LGIP can be taken out immediately. The finance committee is also good for the commissioners, as they set the budget annually. “While we want to make sure we don’t go bankrupt, there’s a chance to make a little bit of money,” Dice said of investments, which help out the junior taxing districts too. Pend Oreille County currently has $23 million in investments with the bonds and the LGIP. What are you most proud of in your public or professional life? “Any time you get positive feedback from the community when you can help someone understand something,” Dice said. “Nobody likes to pay taxes, but you want them to come in and feel like they can talk to you.” She said the treasurer’s office gets a lot of community input that they are friendly and helpful, and people feel comfortable coming in and asking questions. She is also proud of opening up a business to serve the community and fill a need, was also a positive thing. Just less than a year ago, she and John Jackson opened Pend Oreille Paramedics, an ambulance service in Pend Oreille County. It has since become a non-profit and she is vice president. “I like peace and to have teamwork and really good working relationships,” she said. What was your biggest disappointment? “I haven’t had really too many disappointments. You don’t like to make mistakes; I think everybody does. You want to learn from them and do better.” What changes would you like to see in the treasurer’s office? Dice would like to see the treasurer’s office go more electronic. She plans to learn what can be done to streamline processes. They have started to do some eStatements, though not many property owners are signed up. “Just look at ways to move more electronically because we have a lot of paper,” she said. “We get audited and we have stacks of papers and reports.” But, she doesn’t want to go too far, as there are people who want to pay in cash, and she wants to respect that. What does the current treasurer do well now? “She’s a great teacher. I’ve learned a lot from her,” Dice said of Terri Miller. She’s very supportive of her staff and likes to show staff new things. She has a way of making sure the whole office learns at the same time. She’s really good about teaching everyone about new laws, etc. “We also talk as a group about how to do things the best way to handle it,” Dice said. Miller is also very knowledgeable about all of the software in the office. “That is one area that I probably lack,” she said, but there are other people in the office who have that knowledge. The different personalities mesh well together.

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OBITUARI ES Betty Paulus OLDTOWN

Betty Paulus of Oldtown, Idaho, passed away Sept. 25, 2018. She was 85. Betty was born Betty Joan Johnson in Sheridan, Paulus Wyo., on May 27, 1933, the sixth of seven children to Byron and Vera Johnson (Kester). In 1934 the family moved to Blue Creek near Wolf Lodge. In 1944 the family moved to Coeur d’Alene. Betty graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1951. In 1953, she married Ross Paulus of Dalton Gardens. They have two children, Kevin and Laura. Betty was active in the Dalton Gardens voting precinct as an election official in the sixties and seventies. She, along with her husband Ross, served the Dalton Gardens Community for more than 20 years before moving to Oldtown in 1979. The fondest memories of our mother is her benevolent spirit. She never met anyone that was not a friend. Many classmates, relatives and strangers crossed our threshold growing up. She was Mom to everyone. Her sacrificial spirit for the benefit of others was the creed she lived by. During our years growing up, we were never in want of anything. We always had a warm bed, plenty to eat and nice clothes for school. There was always hot chocolate ready for everyone after the sledding parties and other activities. Mom was also an excellent scratch cook. Our favorites were homemade cream puffs, hot apple pie with cinnamon sauce and the holiday baking.

Betty is preceded in passing by her husband Ross, who passed on Jan. 22, 2016. They were married 62 years. Surviving Betty is her sister Eva Randall of Eugene, Ore., children Laura Dowell (Randy) of Fairbanks Alaska and Kevin (Tina) of Stites, Idaho. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Melanie Dowell of Roanoke Va., Clayton, Katrina and Vaughn Dowell of Fairbanks, Alaska, Kasey Paulus of Anchorage, Alaska, Alex Paulus of Priest Lake, Idaho, and Sean Cumpton of Moscow, Idaho. She is also survived by five greatgrandchildren: Kylie, Titus, Layla, Kasey and Avrie. A celebration of life will be held in Newport/Oldtown Nov. 3.

Edward Krabbenhoft METALINE

Edward Krabbenhoft passed away Sept. 30, 2018. He was 73. He was born in Iowa to August and Elizabeth Krabbenhoft, and grew up in Metaline, Wash. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was married to Peggy Krabbenhoft for many years and had four children: Lyssa, Eric, Ryan and Mike. He worked at Lehigh/Lefarge, and was active in his community by volunteering with the fire service and the EMS during his younger years. He had a wonderful sense of humor and could tell the best stories. He enjoyed the outdoors, trapshooting and hunting when he was younger and was an avid fisherman for many years. He loved his family

P O L I C E R E P O RT S WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10 PEND OREILLE CEMETERY NO. 1: 8:15 a.m. - Courthouse Conference Room, 625 Fourth St., 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 SACHEEN LAKE SEWER AND WATER DISTRICT BOARD: 5 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211 WEST BONNER WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT: 6:30 p.m. - Oldtown City Hall BONNER COUNTY DEMOCRATS: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint METALINE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

MONDAY, OCT. 15 PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse SELKIRK SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room

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TUESDAY, OCT. 16 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse PEND OREILLE PUD COMMISSIONERS: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices CUSICK SCHOOL BOARD: 3:30 p.m. - Cusick High School Library WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Station on Highway 57 PROPERTY RIGHTS COUNCIL: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17 PEND OREILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: 8:30 a.m. - Various Locations DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOARD: 10 a.m. - District Office PEND OREILLE COUNTY PARK BOARD: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall

FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. Dalkena Fire Station

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

WEST BONNER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD: 6 p.m. District Office, Priest River

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

IONE TOWN COUNCIL: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

and adored his grandchildren who fondly called him “Grampa Sox.” He is proceeded in death by his parents, brother August, and his ex-wife Peggy. He is survived by his brother Robert. Ed is also survived by his children Lyssa, Eric, Ryan and Mike, and his grandchildren, Everest, Kael, Olivia and Cannon. Following his wishes a

small service with his immediate family was held shortly after his passing. We love you, Dad.

Gerald “Jerry” Elmer Coy SPOKANE

Gerald “Jerry” Elmer Coy was born Sept. 9, 1932, in Newport, Wash., to Elmer and Iola Coy. He passed away Oct. 7, 2018,

in Spokane, Wash. He was 84. He is preceded in death by parents, brother Alvin Coy and sister Bernadine Stratton. Jerry married his high school Coy sweetheart, Marion Klein, Aug. 6, 1953, in Priest River, Idaho. They shared more than 62

years of marriage before Marion passed away on Feb. 13, 2016. Jerry was known as the local boat mechanic and jack of all trades. He was involved in the Priest River Fire Department for 38 years and Fire Chief for 16 years. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge for 51 years. He SEE OBITUARIES, 14B

P O L I C E R E P O RT S 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, OCT. 1 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: W. Pine St., Newport, report that it looks like someone tried to break into the staff entrance door. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: S. Washington Ave., report of an alarm going off in a building that is under construction. BURGLARY: Rusho Lane, Newport, report of a shop broke into. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Bryson Robert Laugen, 19, of Spokane was arrested for failure to comply. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., Newport, report that a student put laxative in her drink causing her to be sick. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., Newport ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of a red car in the ditch with the door open, unknown injuries. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Renee D. Wilson, 50, of Spokane was arrested on a DOC detainer. ANIMAL CRUELTY: Hwy. 2, report that dogs are not being fed and possibly abandoned. HARASSMENT: Hwy. 31, Ione, report that complainant’s roommate is being harassed by a known person. FISH & GAME: Indian Creek, Newport ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. Spruce St., report of a dead deer in the alley. DECEASED PERSON: Tacoma Creek Road, Cusick, report that complainant’s grandfather passed away. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: USFS 444, report that complainant is being threatened by a known female. MISSING PERSON: Tacoma Creek Road, report of an overdue motorist. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of an officer is out with a suspicious vehicle. ARREST: Wenona M. Gent, 42, of Spokane was arrested on a Department of Corrections Detainer. WEAPON OFFENSE: N. Big Fir Lane, report that complainant heard two gunshots this morning about 2 a.m. and 2:04 a.m. Complainant believes the neighbor is doing it in retaliation for some stuff that he has pending against him in court. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Mill Creek Road, Cusick, report of a male subject in Dodge truck that may be intoxicated. ARREST: 2nd Ave., Cusick, John H. Rawls, 45, of Lake Stevens was arrested for burglary. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 4th St., Newport, report of a male subject screaming in the alley at no one and he is wearing blue jeans, vest and greenish gray shirt. THEFT-AUTOMOBILE: Saddle Mountain Drive, report that a 96 Dodge dually was taken by a male subject who has had permission in the past to drive the vehicle. ILLEGAL BURNING: Black Road, Usk, report of subjects

burning construction material out back of their house. POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 20, report of a dark color sedan all over the road. ABANDONED VEHICLE: Telephone Road, Newport, report of a vehicle on the property since Friday. The tabs have been expired since April 2016 and it is partially on left hand side of road where the road bends. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Sharayah L. Kretschmer, 32, of Fruitland and Brandi R. Holthaus, 26, of Spokane were arrested for DOC detainers. TRESPASSING: Southshore Diamond Lake Road, report of a subject trespassing on the property and the truck is now stuck. It’s a white and red Chevy pickup. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St.

TUESDAY, OCT. 2 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report of a subject shooting a bb guns at his car. WEAPON OFFENSE: Buffalo Lane, Cusick, report of a cold weapons offense. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: E. 5th St., Usk, report that complainant picked up a subject who was walking on the side of the road. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – VERBAL: Valley View Drive, Newport, report that complainant’s girlfriend took his red GMC Sierra truck and said she would go to Albani Falls and drive it into the river. JUNK VEHICLE: Diamond Creek Road, report of one vehicle for inspection. THEFT: Vista Drive, Newport, report that a cooler was stolen from the back of the truck yesterday. UTILITY PROBLEM: Lundberg Road, report of a tree on power line, and there was lots of sparks earlier. UTILITY PROBLEM: Hwy. 31, Metaline, report of power lines over the road before Boundary Dam. UTILITY PROBLEM: Box Canyon Road, Ione, report of a tree and power lines across the road. ERRATIC DRIVER: E. Tacoma St., report of a silver Supra two door speeding past the residence. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, Cusick, report that complainant is removing a tree from the roadway. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of a tree blocking the highway. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: 1st Ave, Cusick, report of a red antique car being towed down alley by white truck that is loud. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report that bb guns are still being shot at his camera. ARREST: S. Garden Ave, Alisha J. Hilborn, 33, of Spokane was arrested on a local felony warrant. ARREST: Robert D. Tucker, 47, of Newport was arrested for criminal trespass in the second degree.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3 ARREST: Whitetail Place, Cusick, Roshena S. Andrews, 18, of Cusick was arrested on an out of state warrant. ARREST: W. 4th St., Joseph A. Campbell, 51, of Newport was arrested on local misdemeanor warrant. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, a third party report of big rig about to lose a tire and it has a load of grain. VIOLATION OF A PROTECTION ORDER: W. Sacheen St., Cusick BOOK AND RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Theodore Eugene Monahan, 43, of Spokane, was booked and

released for DUI. FOUND PROPERTY: S. Fea Ave., Newport, report of a bicycle found. SEARCH WARRANT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of search warrant for vehicle. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 7th St., report of a found scooter in a dumpster and another juvenile made threats to beat him up because he thinks he stole the scooter from another juvenile. ASSAULT: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report of nine teens fighting, two of them rolling in the street.

THURSDAY, OCT. 4 VEHICLE PROWL: W. Kelly Drive, report of two subjects inside vehicles going through things. THEFT: N. 2nd Ave., report of theft of gas cans with gas in them. ANIMAL BITE: Willms Road, report that a subject was bitten by own dog. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Michael G. Thorne, 43, of Newport was arrested on a DOC detainer. VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER: Cusick Area ILLEGAL BURNING: Davis Lake Road, report of a firefighter out with an illegal burn. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. Union Ave., report of an officer out with a motor home. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report that a vehicle hit a deer. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Hwy. 20, report that a vehicle went through a stop signs at an accident. ILLEGAL BURNING: Camden Road, a citizen report of a possible illegal burn.

FRIDAY, OCT. 5 THEFT: Monumental Way, report of medication stolen. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMATANCES: Knott Road, report of a makeup bag found near shed, possible squatters. ACCIDENT: N. Union Ave., report that a motor home backed in to a lamp post. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Deer Valley Road, report of a vehicle parked on the wrong side of the road, and it is partially blocking it. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Cemetery Lane, report that an officer is out with two males near the cemetery. TRESPASSING: Hwy. 20, report that complainant heard a rifle shot, possibly came from the property. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St THEFT: W. 5th St. BURGLARY: W. Kelly Drive, report that a subject states people are trying to get into his home. ARREST: Tracie L. Session, 37, of Spokane was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and driving without a license suspended or revoked.

SATURDAY, OCT. 6 STRUCTURE FIRE: Sandwich Creek Road, report that a roof of a structure is on fire. ACCIDENT: Green Road, report of a hit and run yesterday. BURGLARY: Rocky Gorge Road, report that a residence was broken into sometime in last two weeks. ABANDONED VEHICLE: Jefferson, report of a red Mustang found off in the woods, not on private property. WEAPON OFFENSE: Rocky Gorge Road BURGLARY: Coyote Trail, report that a residence was broken into. TRESPASSING: Telephone Road, report of subjects riding four-wheelers on complainant’s property. ERRATIC DRIVER: W. Walnut

St., report of a vehicle swerving all over the roadway. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Blackwell St. report that a complainant believes a subject is following him. ACCIDENT: N. Newport Ave., report of an accident in the parking lot.

SUNDAY, OCT. 7 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. 8th Ave., report of a subject stealing power from complainant. FIRE: Indian Creek Road, report that complainant can see flames in the area. CHIMNEY FIRE: Camden Road, report of a chimney fire, subjects are in the residence. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of a one vehicle rollover, it is not blocking the road. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Walnut St., report of an officer out with a suspicious vehicle. FISH & GAME: Cee Cee Ah Creek Road, report of possible poaching. THEFT: Open Skies Road, report of an aluminum boat stolen sometime in the last week. ATTEMPT-LOCATE: Quail Loop, report of an attempt to locate a wanted subject. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 31, report of a deceased bear partially blocking the north bound lane. DECEASED PERSON: Tacoma Creek Road WEST BONNER COUNTY

MONDAY, OCT. 1 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Blanchard ARREST: Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown, Alisia Batch, 38, of Priest Lake, was arrested for DUI. ARREST: E. 5th St., Oldtown, Colton Wylie, 28, of Oldtown was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ CIRCUMSTANCE: Hwy. 41, Oldtown SEX OFFENSE: N. Riley Creek Road, Priest River

TUESDAY, OCT. 2 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River ARREST: Lakeshore Drive, Sagle, William Carothers, 50, of Laclede, was arrested for DUI. MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Old Priest River Road, Oldtown ARREST: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Nicole Love, 42 of Newport, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and an outstanding warrant. ACCIDENT, HIT AND RUN: S. Iowa Ave., Oldtown DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River

THURSDAY, OCT. 4 TRAFFIC HAZARD: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Priest River

FRIDAY, OCT. 5 NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS.

SATURDAY, OCT. 6 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Dickensheet Road, Coolin

SUNDAY, OCT. 7 RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 41, Blanchard SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Oldtown ACCIDENT, INJURIES: Hwy. 2, Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, Priest River VEHICLE THEFT: Park Drive, Spirit Lake

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Phone: ____________________________ age:_______________________________

Frontier Title & Escrow (509) 447-4454

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SPECIAL MOBILITY SERVICES Monday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday

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Service is open to the general public. Service is available to all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability. This service meets the requirements of the American’s With Disabilities Act. This service is funded through grants from Washington DOT.

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Owen’s Grocery & Deli

Gerald’s Garage II

Tri-Pro Forest Products

(509) 447-3525

(208) 437-3304

(208) 437-2412

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Stash & Stow Mini Boat & RV Storage (208) 255-6091

Alta Forest Products (208) 290-4547

Phone: ____________________________ age:_______________________________

Van Dyke Logging, Inc. (509) 442-3852

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Physician/Director of Medical Services The Kalispel Tribe of Indians in beautiful Usk, Washington is seeking a full time Physician/Director of Medical Services. Our amazing clinic is a National Health Service Corp and Indian Health Services Loan Repayment Site. Summary of Functions The Physician will provide out-patient professional medical services to patients of all ages in a rural setting. As Director of Medical Services, the physician will provide direct oversight of the medical floor and medical team. Qualifications: Washington licensed MD or DO with specialty in Internal Medicine/Family Practice with current DEA number; Knowledge, skill providing primary care to patients of all ages; three years prior experience preferred; Board certification preferred; BLS certification, or obtain within 3 months of employment; Must pass background check and credentialing process; Must possess the ability to work independently in a rural setting; Must have excellent oral and written communications skills, the ability to handle conflict and crisis in a professional manner and must be computer literate; TB test screening required; Must maintain current CPR certification. We offer a competitive wage with excellent benefits

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Cooks Wanted In preparation for the new Kalispel Casino Kalispel Tribe of Indians in beautiful Cusick, Washington is seeking full time and part time Cooks. Summary of Functions Responsible for the preparation, production, and/or displaying of all foods in an assigned area. Ensures standards and expectations of food quality are met during scheduled shift.

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ENTRY (no experience) and LATERAL. Immediate open positions. Great pay and benefits. Application deadline: OPEN. See details at www.pendoreilleco.org under Human Resources or at the Civil Service Office, 625 W. 4th St., Newport, WA 99156. 509-447-6480

Developmental Disability Specialist I Counseling Services: full time plus benefits, Salary: $2,360.35 - $2,631.76 per month DOE. See job description for complete list of qualifications and essential job functions. Obtain application and job description from Pend Oreille County Human Resources, 625 West 4th Newport, WA 509-447-6499 or the County website www.pendoreilleco.org

We exercise Indian Preference and are a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace, which includes Marijuana, which is not federally recognized

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Pend Oreille County Transfer Station Technician, Solid Waste Department: Class “A” CDL driver’s license required. See job description for complete list of qualifications and essential job functions. Obtain application and job description: Human Resources, 625 W. 4th St. Newport, 509-447-6499 or County website: www.pendoreilleco.org.

For further information or to apply online, please visit our website at https://www.kalispeltribe.com/careers/apply-now

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Transfer Station Technician

Qualifications: One year related experience and/or training; Diverse cooking skills and high volume experience preferred;Valid Food Handlers Permit; Must be able to pass a background check; Available and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required. For further information and full job description or to apply online, please visit our website at www.kalispeltribe.com Or Applications may be obtained at the Kalispel Tribal Office front desk at 1981 N. LeClerc Rd., Usk, WA 99180. We exercise Indian Preference and are a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace, which includes Marijuana, which is not federally recognized.

Mental Health Counselor Counseling Services: full time plus benefits, Salary: $3,932.81 - $4,404.22 per month DOE. See job description for complete list of qualifications and essential job functions. Obtain application and job description from Pend Oreille County Human Resources, 625 West 4th Newport, WA 509-447-6499 or the County website www.pendoreilleco.org

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY You too can Advertise Weekly for only $9.60 Call 509-447-2433 ATTORNEYS Estate & Long Term Care Law Group Wills, Trusts, Probate, Medicaid, Business 418 W. 3rd Street, Newport, WA (509) 447-3242

CHIROPRACTIC Ryan Leisy, DC - (509) 447-7111 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119

Thomas Chiropractic & Massage Therapy

(Jailer)- MALE & FEMALE- ENTRY (no experience) and LATERAL. Civil Service is testing to establish eligibility lists as there are immediate open positions. Great pay and benefits. Application deadline: OPEN. See details at www.pendoreilleco.org (Human Resources) or Civil Service, 625 W. 4th St., Newport, WA. 509-447-6480

Dr. Chris Thomas & Amanda Winje, LMP 129 S. Union Ave. • Newport • (509) 447-9986

COUNSELING Pend Oreille County Counseling Services Substance Abuse Treatment/Prevention/Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Offices in Newport & Metaline Falls (509) 447-5651

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

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

Camas Center Medical & Dental Services

Substitute Library Assistant (on call) Vacancies countywide $11.50/hr. Apply at pocld.org/employment Read The Newport Need something at a Miner and Gem State good price? Try The Miner Classifieds. Miner Classifieds.

GLACIER FISH Company now hiring at-sea processors to work in the Bering Sea of Alaska! 65 day contracts, 16 hour shifts, Free room and board. Duties: Heading, gutting, cleaning fish. Operate factory equipment, lift and carry up to 50lbs. Perks: 401K, Health/ Dental Benefits, Pay is a percentage of the catch, Company covers flight cost Seattle to Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Must pass drug test, background check. Apply online: GlacierFish. com (37-3p) #2 101018

RESCARE IS SEEKING caregivers in Newport and surrounding areas. All shifts open. Equal employment opportunity. www. Need something at a Read The Newport rescare.com/cagood price? Try The Miner and Gem State reers (37p) Miner Classifieds. Miner Classifieds.

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needs a licensed and bonded custodial contractor to provide cleaning for bathrooms, offices and break areas in two buildings. Please submit quote for cleaning twice weekly during Aerocet® business hours using your supplies. Schedule to view facilities. 265 Shannon Lane, Priest River, 208-448-0400, HR@aerocet.com.

$1900/ MONTH Approximate profit. The Spokane Spokesman-Review seeking Independent Contractor to deliver newspapers Newport to Cusick. Route consists of 100- 160 home delivery subscribers (depending on day), some single copy business drops. Average of 4- 5 hours to deliver every morning, before 7:00 a.m. Newspapers typically available by 2:00 a.m. in Newport. Must have suitable transportation, valid license and automobile insurance. If you or someone you know is interested contact the Spokesman Review (509) 7474422, Jonathan (509) 459-5045 or our website to complete a contractor application http://www. spokesman.com/ open-routes/ (353p) PEAK SAND A N D G R AV E L (Sandpoint) Swing shift position. Field/ shop mechanic. Fax or email resume (208) 255-5913, kyle@peaksandandgravel.com (35-3) PRIEST RIVER Lamanna High School after school program assistant. Monday- Thursday, 3:00- 5:00 p.m., September- May. Pay- $9.50/ hour. Contact: Cherie Coldwell (208) 448-1211 extension 6 or West Bonner County School District (208) 448-4439. (36-3)

1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119 (509) 447-7111 - (509) 445-1152 fax

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

MASSAGE THERAPY Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy

Lois Robertson, Licensed Massage Therapist 701Viet Rd -- Newport -- 447-3898

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

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

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

PODIATRIST -- FOOT SPECIALIST Dr. Brent A. Clark

Patients seen at Newport Hospital twice a month 509-924-2600 -- Call for appointments

PRINTING Printing & Design . . . at The Miner

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

REAL ESTATE Richard Bockemuehl

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

VICTIMS ASSISTANCE Family Crisis Network

Serving victims of all crime and the homeless Office 447-2274, 24 hr Helpline: 447-5483

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NEW DELUXE 1040 square foot 2 bedroom, 2 bath, in Cottages, Priest River. Most appliances, air conditioning, super insulated. $995/ month with w a t e r / s e w e r. (208) 448- 1382. (37-3) 2 BEDROOM Mobile, near B a b b i t ’s L a k e . Help with chores for partial rent. (509) 954-5384. (36-3p)

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Aerial Imaging

Antiques

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FREE Transportation

Before & After School Program DSHS/ICCP Accepted

SERVICE FOR ALL MAKES AND MODELS

Honest • Prompt 208-448-0112

Chimney

Concrete

Dog Boarding

Jake’s Chimney Sweep and Mountain Stove

Spokane Rock Products

CHANDREA FARMS

Mon-Fri 8-5

40 High St., Priest River, ID

509-447-2244 | 208-263-0582

Concrete • Sand • Gravel

39102 N. Newport Hwy.

Elk, Washington

208 • 448 • 4482

www.jakeschimneysweep.com

Electrical Services

Equipment

Equipment Repair

BONNER SAW & POWER EQUIPMENT

Newport Power Equipment

Eagle Electric

(509) 292-2200

ID CONTRACT #25081 WA CONTRACT #EAGLEES065PI

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

Small Engine Repair Stihl Gold & Briggs Certified Honda & Kohler Master Mechanic ASE Engine Rebuilding 40 Years Experience 6561 Spring Valley Road Newport - (509) 550-2500

Fuel

Generators

Fred Simpson President & Owner

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

Cell 208-540-1134 Office 208-443-3165

Priest Lake fredeagle@ymail.com www.eagleelectriccorp.com

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

208-437-3513

INCLUDE: • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline HOME DELIVERIES INCLUDE: • Stove Oil • Furnace Oil • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline Propane, Lubricants, Filters and Fuel Additives Available On-Site

2459 Hwy.2 • Oldtown

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

Lawn Care

Log Homes

Leaving Town?

Log or Natural Wood Homes

Full-Time or Temp-Care MOWING • TRIMMING SPRINKLER REPAIR

Wild Coyote Lawn Services

Repaired & Refinished Cob Blasting, Pressure Wash Cleaning, Oils, Stains, Chinking, Caulking, Complete Drywall & Painting Service

Standby Generators Certified Techs 208-443-0365

Bellah’s Custom Homes, Inc. • Sales • Installation • • Service •

Milfoil Control Dave Kluttz Owner 877-273-6674 208-597-6601 lakeland@lakelandrs.com www.lakelandrs.com

509-710-8939 Newport

www.chandreafarms.com

Excavation

Timberline Shopping Center 5479 Hwy 2 • Priest River, Idaho

Dog Grooming

48 S. S Treatt St. S Priest St Prie Pr iest stt River 208-448-0818

Mon-Fri. 7-5 Sat 8-12

208-448-2511

WA. Contr. No. PRIESRG132NZ ID Reg # RCE-3360

Matt Dahlin Lic# RIVERCE886B7

Excavation

Flood Services

John’s Screened Rock Products

WA Lic# NORTHCE855N8 ID Lic# RCE-43218

WINDSHIELDS WHILE-U-WAIT

FREE Estimates

Pawsitively Posh Pet Salon

Licensed in Idaho 208-448-2951 Bus. 208-661-1889 Cell johnsrockpit@gmail.com

Auto Commercial Residential

River City Electrical

Quality Electrical Services at affordable prices

Mon - Fri. 8am-4:00pm Sat. by Appt.

Gravel, Septic Systems Excavating, Road Building

Glass

Electrical Services

RCE

Ben Dahlin (509) 671-2179

Excavating • Grading • Snowplowing Licensed, Insured & Bonded

Carpet • Vinyl Ceramic Tile • Hardwood

(509) 671-2276

WATER • CLEAN-UP DRY OUT • RESTORE Floors & More, Inc

24/7 Emergency Service 208-255-9580 Idaho RCE-12308 Washingto Washington-FLOORMI974J1

Heating/AC

• Heat Pumps • Geothermal

YOUR HEATING COOLING & REFRIGERATION EXPERTS RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Carrier

• Furnaces • Radiant Heat

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

Installations • Service Free Quotes

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509-447-4962

24 Hour Service: 509-671-6952

Law Office

Law Office of Dana C. Madsen Social Security Disability law and Workers Compensation. Contingent Fee Spokane, WA Call today for an appointment

509-325-5600

Painting

Pest Control

Printing

LIBERTY PAINTING

Spider, Ant, Wasp Spray Starting at $45

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

Conscientious & Reliable

Repaints Interior • Exterior New Construction

“Where our High Standards Meet Yours”

Real Estate

Roofing

Sharpening

Shuttle

Veterinary

NEWPORT & SPOKANE

New Construction & Recover

HooDoo Sharpening & Small Engine Service

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

509-447-3144

Locally Owned & Operated!

N 6404 Perry • Spokane (509) 489-6482

Serving the Pend Oreille Valley for over 50 years

Veterinary

Welding

PEND OREILLE VETERINARY CLINIC

Inland Iron Works

Welding & Fabrication

CNC Plasma - Press Brake Ornamental Iron 509-671-3544 NEWPORT, WA INLANDIRONWORKS

20+ years of service for Pets and People, Too!

208-448-1914 208-4

Lic# FIRESD*210C1

Joe Jones (208) 610-6653 Jeff Nelson (208) 610-6656

(208) 437-2145

When Experience Matters

ore, Inc

509.251.6692

lonepineloghomerestoration

DU-MOR RECYCLING

Small & Large Animal Medicine & Surgery Brian Dockins DVM

(509) 671-3416 382 Lillijard Rd. Newport, WA

lloors &

Larry Liberty (208) 437-3353 (208) 755-8588

509-684-8764 • 509-680-1188

Recycling

batthill@msn.com

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Property & Landscape Analysis & Restoration, Noxious, Pasture & Aquatic Weed Control, Ponds, Lakes, Tree Insect Control, Gopher Control

Brad & Nancy Firestone

208-610-1223

By Angie Hill

Priest River Glass

Priest River Family Oil 24 hr. Commercial/Public Card Lock Fuels

Pet Boarding

Dog Boarding & Training

Serving Eastern WA and North ID

Cliff McDermeit

Carpet

Boarding

TLC

321 S. Washington, Newport

Child Care

CHILD CARE

Automotive

(208) 255-2955 sixstarautomotive.com 909 Hwy 2 Sandpoint, ID

509•447•4300 509•999•2397

Children’s Learning World, LLC

Automotive

Licensed, Insured & Bonded

Eastern WA & Northern ID • WA #RivalR*932KH • ID #RCE6539

Licensed in WA & ID

Pick-up & Delivery 35 Yrs. Experience 283 S. Rena Rd. Oldtown (509) 589 1389 (208) 304 6507

PEST, TREE, AND LAWN SPRAY SERVICES

LICENSE AND BONDED

Monday • Wednesday Thursday • Friday Fares: $500

Schedule rides 24 hrs. in advance during office hours: 8:30am-5pm

Corner of Hwy 2 & Spokane Ave. (509) 447-2433

Quality veterinary care for your pets and barnyard friends.

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

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(208) 437-2800

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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.

2018250 PUBLIC NOTICE S U P E R I O R C O U R T, S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N , C O U N T Y O F PEND OREILLE CASE NO.: 18-2-00131-26 S U M M O N S B Y P U B L I C AT I O N ROD G. PAYNE and KAREN L. PAYNE husband and wife, BRIAN W. SHEETS and ALEJANDRO JAQUES Plaintiffs, v. THOMAS R. STUART, JR., PATRICK S. STUART, MICHAEL A. STUART, LORRAINE A. HARRIS, SUSAN J. BINGHAM, ERIK C. STUART and Unknown Heirs at law of THOMAS R. STUART, deceased 08/13/1988 and DOLORES R STUART, deceased 10/01/2000 and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein Defendants. The State of Washington to DEFENDANTS: SUSAN J. BINGHAM, ERIK C. STUART, and Unknown Heirs at Law of Thomas R. Stuart (deceased 8/13/1988) and Dolores R. Stuart (deceased 10/1/2000) and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after September 5, 2018, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the Complaint To Quiet Title and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff, Michael A. Roozekrans, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The Complaint seeks to Quiet Title to real property commonly referred to as 300 Cunningham Road, Newport, Washington 99156, situate in Pend Oreille County, Washington, also referred to as Pend Oreille Tax Parcel Numbers 17602 and 17603, legally described as follows: Lots 24 and 24, ALSO Lot 26 of Block 1 of Cunninghams’s Bead lake Homestead Addition except that portion contained in the following description: Beginning at the most Southerly corner of Lot 28 in Block 1 of Cunninghams’s Bead Lake Homestead Addition; thence S54º47’E, along the Southwesterly line of Lot 27, 28 feet to the TRUE

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

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POINT OF THE BEGINNING of this description, thence Northeasterly in a straight line to an intersection with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 27, said point bearing S40º54’E from the most Northernly corner of said Lot 27, 20.45 feet; thence, Southeasterly along the Northwesterly line of lots 27, and 26, 35.225 feet; thence, Southwesterly in a straight line to a point on the Southwesterly line of said Lot 26 which bear S54º47’E, 40 feet from the point of the beginning thence, N54º47’W, along the Southwesterly lines of Lots 26 and 27 to a point of the beginning. DATED this 5th of September, 2018. LAYMAN LAW FIRM, PLLP By:/s/ MICHAEL A. ROOZEKRANS MICHAEL A. ROOZEKRANS, WSBA#25194 Attorney for Plaintiff Michael A. Roozekrans Layman Law Firm, PLLP 601 South Division Street Spokane, WA 99202 509-624-6200 Published in The Newport Miner September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3 and 10, 2018.(32-6) _________________________ 2018275 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE NO. 18-4-01435-4 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 In the Matter of the Estate of: JUDITH DIANE STILES, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided by RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the Notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3; or (2) Four months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. DATE OF FILING OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: September 25, 2018, 2018. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: October 3, 2018. /s/ Deborah A. Stiles Deborah A. Stiles 942 E. Telephone Road Newport, WA 99156 Presented by: COONEY LAW OFFICES, P.S. /s/Tamarae Cooney Leong TA M A R A E C O O N E Y L E O N G , WSBA #46768 Attorney for Estate and Personal Representative 330 West Indiana Avenue Spokane, WA 99205 (509) 326-2613 Published in The Newport Miner October 3, 10 and 17, 2018.(36-3) _________________________ 2018276 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL The Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District will take public comments at 10:00 AM at the District’s Office located at 172 Southshore Diamond Lake Road on October 17, 2018 to discuss the proposed sale of the fractional parcel described below to the owner of the lot from which it was originally carved. 1-56 F3 S2 LOT 7-1 BLOCK 1 WILLOW COVE DIAMOND LAKE 02-30-44 AND IDENTIFIED IN ASSESSOR’S RECORDS AS ID# 8713 CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 667 SQUARE FEET, Published in The Newport Miner October 3 and 10, 2018.(36-2) __________________________ 2018278 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 18-4-00042-26 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS

( R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 ) Estate of RICHARD KENT KENNEDY, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: October 3, 2018. /s/ Janelle Mowery, Janelle Mowery, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anthony Fry, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner October 3, 10 and 17, 2018.(36-3) _________________________ 2018279 PUBLIC NOTICE N E W P O R T H O S P I TA L A N D H E A LT H S E R V I C E S REQUEST FOR BID P R O J E C T I N F O R M AT I O N A. Notice to Bidders: Sealed Bids in accordance with the Invitation to Bid and Instructions to Bidders for miscellaneous general, mechanical and electrical work within the Assisted Living Facility building now under construction at 507 W. 1st St, Newport, WA, will be received by the Owner as follows: B. Project Title: Additional Work Package - Assisted Living Facility BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING A. Bid Date & Time: Thursday, October 18th, 10:00AM, local time B. Location: 421 West Riverside, Ste. 860, Spokane, Washington 99201 C. Included with the Base Bid Proposal submittal, the Contractor shall have filled out the BID FORM and provided the following information: 1) General Contractor’s Qualification Statement (AIA A305) 2) Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria Questionnaire 3) Trench Safety Form SUPPLEMENTAL BIDDER CRITERIA A. Pursuant to RCW 39.04.350, Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria has been established for this particular project for determining bidder responsibility, including the basis for evaluation. Prospective general contractors are encouraged to confirm requirements with ZBA Architects. BID SECURITY A. Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed forms and accompanied by a cashier’s check, certified check or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, payable to Newport Hospital and Health Services in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of bid. No bidder may withdraw or modify their bid after the hour set for opening thereof, unless contract award is delayed for a period exceeding 60 days. TIME FOR COMPLETION A. All Work in this Contract shall be substantially complete within 150 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Extensions may be granted due to conditions beyond the control of the Contractor or his Subcontractors. Validity of such conditions shall be determined solely by the Architect. A Notice to Proceed (“NTP”) with construction will be issued by the Owner on or about November 1, 2018 MANDATORY PREBID CONFERENCE A. A mandatory prebid conference is scheduled for October 11 at 2:00 PM. Prospective general contractor bidders are required to attend. DOCUMENTS A. Online Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain access after October 3, 2018 by registering at www.zba-architectureplanroom. com. Online access will be provided to all registered bidders and suppliers.

B. Printed Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain after October 3, 2018 by contacting Abadan Spokane. Documents will be provided at the bidder’s expense. C. Documents may be examined at the following locations: 1. ZBA Architecture, P.S., Spokane, Washington RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT A. The Owner shall reserve the right to reject any or all proposals and the right to waive any irregularities or information in any proposal, subject to the Laws of the State of Washington as pertaining to Public Works, and as may be deemed in the best interest of the Owner. In particular, the Owner reserves the right to reject a proposal which is not accompanied by the required bid security, Subcontractor Listing Pursuant to RCW 39.30.060, and complete Contractor’s Qualification Statement, and incomplete or irregular proposals which may exclude or modify any item(s) required by the Bid Documents. No proposals will be accepted after the hours set for receipt of bid submittal as set forth above. Published in The Newport Miner October 3 and 10, 2018.(36-2) ___________________________ 2018280 PUBLIC NOTICE KALISPEL TRIBAL COURT N O : 2 0 1 7 - 0 0 6 1 - C V- R O AMENDEDSUMMONS: NOTICE A B O U T R E N E WA L O F PROTECTION ORDER SHANTEL LAROSE REVAIS (now WHITFORD) Petitioner, v. DEAKEN RICHARD SULLIVAN Respondent. Ammended Summons: Notice about Renewal of Protection Order To the Respondent: The Petitioner started a case asking for a Renewal of Protection Order for the children and Petitioner. You must respond in writing for the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be served on the Petitioner within 20 days of the date you were served this Summons (60 days if you were served outside of the Kalispel Indian Reservation or Washington State). If the case has been filed, you must also file your Response by the same deadline. If you do not serve and file your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and The court may approve the Petitioner’s requests without hearing your side (called a default judgment) Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents you receive with this Summons. These documents explain what the Petitioner is asking for. 2. Fill out the Response to Petition for Renewal of Protection Order. You can get the Response and other forms at: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians – Tribal Court website: www.kalispeltribe. com The Court Administrator – call: (509) 447-7128 The Court Clerk’s office – call: (509) 447-7131. 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the Petitioner at the address below and to any other Respondents. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Kalispel Law and Order Code, Chapter 3. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Court Clerk   Mailing Address: Post Office Box 96, Usk, WA 99180 Physical Address: 22 Camas Flat Rd, Cusick WA 99119 If there is no “Case No.” listed on page 1, this case may not have been filed and you will not be able to file a Response. Contact the Court Clerk to find out. If the case was not filed, you must still serve your Response, and you may demand that the Petitioner file this case with the court. Your demand must be in writing and must be served on the Petitioner or his/her lawyer (whoever signed this Summons). If the Petitioner does not file papers for this case within 14 days of being served with your demand, this service on you of the Summons and Petition will not be valid. If the Petitioner does file, then you must file your original Response with the court clerk at the address above. 5. Lawyer not required: It’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer and we Continued on 13B

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Continued from 12B recommend that you do so if you have any questions, however you may file and serve your Response without one. Petitioner or her lawyer fills out below: UNIVERSITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE /s/ Katie Carnell, Katie Carnell, KTC 183 Spokesperson for Petitioner Date: October 8, 2018 /S/ GAIL HAMMER, KTC 040 Gail Hammer, KTC 040 Attorney for Petitioner Date: October 8, 2018. I agree to accept legal papers for this case at my lawyer’s address: 721 N. Cincinnati Street PO Box 3528 Spokane, Washington 99220-3528 (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court clerk in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form. You must also update your Confidential Information Form if this case involves parentage or child support). Published in The Newport Miner on October 10, 17 and 24, 2018.(37-3) __________________________ 2018281 PUBLIC NOTICE KALISPEL TRIBAL COURT N O : 2 0 1 0 - 0 0 5 2 - C V- D M A M E N D E D S U M M O N S ( 2 0 D AY ) IN RE THE CUSTODY OF: AVALILLY REVAIS DOB: 10/11/10 THOMAS SULLIVAN DOB: 12/31/07 EMMAROSE SULLIVAN DOB: 09/08/15 SHANTEL REVAIS PETITIONER AND DEAKEN SULLIVAN RESPONDENT. TO THE RESPONDENT: Deaken Richard Sullivan 1. The petitioner, Shantel LaRose Whitford, has started an action in the above-referenced cause of action by filing a Petition to Modify Parenting Plan. Additional requests, if any, are stated in the attached petition. 2. You must respond to this summons and petition. If you do not file and serve your response within twenty (20) days, (60 days if you are served outside the boundaries of the Kalispel Indian Reservation) after the date this summons was served on you, excluding the day of service, the court may, without further notice to you, enter a default judgment against you ordering the relief requested in the petition. If you serve a response on the petitioner, you are entitled to a hearing before an order may be entered. 3. If this action has not been filed with the court, you may demand that the petitioner file this action with the court. If you do so, the demand must be in writing and must be served upon the petitioner. Within fourteen (14) days after you serve the demand, the petitioner must file this action with the court, or the service on you of this summons will be void. 4. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your response, if any, may be served on time. All attorneys and/or spokespersons must first be approved to so act before the Kalispel Tribal Court. 5. One method of serving a copy of your response on the petitioner is to send it by certified mail with return receipt requested. This summons is issued pursuant to Kalispel Law and Order Code, Chapter 3. Dated: 06/21/2018 /s/ Jamie Bradley Jamie Bradley, Court Clerk FILE ORIGINAL WITH THE CLERK OF THE COURT AT: Kalispel Tribal Court P.O. Box 96 Usk, WA 99180 SERVE A COPY OF YOUR RESPONSE ON THE PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY AT: University Legal Assistance, Gail Hammer, Attorney 721 North Cincinnati Street, PO Box 3528 Spokane, WA 99220-3528 Published in The Newport Miner on October 10, 17 and 24, 2018.(37-3) ___________________________ 2018284 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pend Oreille County did on September 25, 2018 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Ron & Nancy Brooks and did on September

25, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for placement of a dock on Sacheen Lake. (FILE NO. SA-18-023), Location: 8732 Fertile Valley Rd; Parcel# 433124569011 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on July 31, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Alexa Polasky, Community Development Planning Technician, (509) 447-6931, apolasky@pendoreille. org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than October 25, 2018. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: September 25, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner October 10 and 17, 2018.(37-2) _________________________ 2018285 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on September 24, 2018 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Daniel J. McGee and did on September 24, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Dock Proposal(FILE NO. SSDP-18018), Location: 26251 LeClerc Rd, Parcel #: 433603520003. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on September 24, 2018 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Alexa Polasky, Community Development Department Planning Technician, (509) 447-6931, apolasky@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than October 25, 2018. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), WDFW, HPA Permit, USACOE, Corp Approval Dated: September 24, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner October 10 and 17, 2018.(37-2) _________________________ 2018286 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on September 24, 2018, received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, and site plan from Kris & Rose Hansen and did on September 24, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for new home proposal on Pend Oreille River. (FILE NO. SV-18-002), Location: 185 Riverview Dr., Cusick, WA 99119; Parcel #: 443532519010. 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, Annex, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www. pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Alexa Polasky, Community Dev. Planning Technician, (509) 447-6931, apolasky@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than October 25, 2018. Required Permits: Shoreline Variance (Pend Oreille County) Dated: September 24, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner October 10 and 17, 2018.(37-2) __________________________ 2018287 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on September 19, 2018, received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, and site plan from Jarrod Mohr and did on September 25, 2018 issue a Determination of Completeness for new home proposal on Marshall Lake. (FILE NO. SV-18-003), Location: 585 Marshall Lake Dr, Newport, WA 99156; Parcel #: 453223529019. 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, Annex, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www. pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Alexa Polasky, Community Dev. Planning Technician, (509) 447-6931, apolasky@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than October 25, 2018. Required Permits: Shoreline Variance (Pend Oreille County) Dated: September 25, 2018 Published in The Newport Miner October 10 and 17, 2018.(37-2) __________________________ 2018288 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 18-4-00043-26 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS ( R C W 11 . 4 0 . 0 3 0 ) Estate of JACK DENNY, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this notice: October 10, 2018 /S/ Cara Wright Cara Wright, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anthony Fry, Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner October 10, 17 and 24, 2018.(37-3) __________________________ 2018289 PUBLIC NOTICE S U R P L U S M AT E R I A L F O R S A L E PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County has declared the following as no longer necessary, material to, or useful in the operations of the District and, therefore, surplus to the needs of the Public Utility District: Aluminum Truck Box Cover

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Boss V-Plow These items are being sold as is and in lots. Winning bidder must take all items in lot and must make arrangements to pick up all items. These items may be viewed between the hours of 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Please contact Chris Mitchell at (509) 9993137. Sealed bids will be received at the PUD offices, 130 N. Washington, PO Box 190, Newport, WA. 99156, or at Box Canyon Dam Visitors Center, 7492 Hwy. 31, PO Box 547, Ione, WA. 99139 until 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 26, 2018. Indicate “Sealed Bid” on the outside of the envelope. The bids will be opened on Monday, October 29, 2018 and awarded at the October 30, 2018 Board meeting. Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner October 10 and 17, 2018.(37-2) _________________________ 2018290 THE NEWPORT MINER (USPS 384-400) U . S . P O S TA L S E R V I C E S TAT E M E N T O F O W N E R S H I P, MANAGEMENT AND C I R C U L AT I O N Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685 1A. Title of publication: The Newport Miner. 2.. Publication No. 384-400. 3. Date of filing: October 1, 2018. 4. Frequency of Issue: Weekly (Wednesday). 5 No. of issues published annually: 52 6. Annual subscription price: $27.50 7. Location of known office of publication: 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156 8. Location of headquarters of general business offices of publishers: Same. 9. Names and addresses of publisher, editor and managing editor: Publisher & Managing Editor, Michelle Nedved, 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156. Editor, Don Gronning, 421 S. Spokane, Newport WA 99156 10. Owner: Louie Mullen; Buffalo, WY 82834. 11. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holder: NONE 13. Publication Title: Newport Miner. 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: October 3, 2018. 15. EXTENT AND NATURE OF CIRCULATION Average Actual No. No. copies Copies of Each Issue Single in Issue Preceding Published 12 Months Nearest to Filing Date A. Total number of Copies (net press run) 3750 3750 B. Paid Circulation: 1. Mailed outside-county paid subscriptions 426 391 2. Mailed in-county paid subscriptions 1354 1336 3. Paid Distribution outside mails including sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales, and other paid distribution outside USPS 1382 775 4. Paid distribution by other classes of mail through the USPS 0 0 C. Total Paid Distribution 3162 2502 D. Free or nominal rate distribution (by mail and outside the mail) 1. Free or nominal rate outside-county copies 10 12 2. Free or nominal rate in county copies 6 10 3. Free or nominal rate Distribution through the USPS by Other Classes of mail 0 0 4. Free or nominal rate Distribution outside the mail (carrier or other means) 0 325 E. Total free or nominal rate distribution 16 347 F. Total Distribution C and E) 3178 2849 G. Copies Not Distributed 572 901 H. TOTAL………………. 3750 3750 I. Percent Paid ……… 99.50% 87.82% I certify that the statements made above are correct and complete. (Signed) MICHELLE NEDVED, Publisher Published in The Newport Miner October 10, 2018. (37) ___________________________ Continued on 14B

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was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He lived in Priest River all his life until he moved to Spokane after his wife’s passing. He then lived in Spokane with his oldest granddaughter and great-grandchildren. Jerry is survived by his daugh-

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ters, Diane (Larry) Hammack, Judy (Doug) Wagner, and son Michael (Sarah Spencer) Coy. He had four grandchildren, Christina Duncan, Jennifer (Ryan) Bluhm, David (Kyla) Hammack and Mindy Jones. He also has eight greatgrandchildren, Connor Duncan, Gracie Duncan, Brooklyn Duncan, Trinity Sawyer, Sayje Sawyer, Ashlynn Jones, Hayden Jones and Emma Hammack. On his last day here on earth, Jerry had been out fishing, doing what he loved so much, with his

son and great-grandson. Jerry was known as “Grandpa” to many, he was a man that was full of life and love and will be missed dearly. Services will be held at the Priest River Event Center Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at noon. All are welcome to help honor his life. Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at

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Miner 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data below: October 3, 2018. 15. EXTENT AND NATURE OF CIRCULATION Average Actual No. No. copies Copies of Each Issue Single in Issue Preceding Published 12 Months Nearest to Filing Date A. Total number of Copies (net press run)………… 750 750 B. Paid Circulation: 1. Mailed outside county paid subscriptions 21 24 2. Mailed in-county paid subscriptions…… 154 214 3. Paid Distribution outside mails including sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales, and other paid distribution outside USPS…………. 270 208 4. Paid distribution by other classes of mail through the USPS….. 0 0 C. Total Paid Distribution 445 446 D. Free or nominal rate distribution (by mail and outside the mail) 1. Free or nominal rate

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N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N T O A P P R O P R I AT E P U B L I C WAT E R S TAKE NOTICE: That Gary and Linda Coffield of Newport, WA on September 20, 2018 under Application No. S3-30827, filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from Bead Lake, in the amount of .022 cubic foot per second, each year, for single domestic supply (including lawn and garden). The source of the proposed appropriation is to be located within Lot 1, Richard’s Subdivision, being a part of Gov’t Lot 7 within the SW1/4 of Section 4, Township 32N., Range 45 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 October 17, 2018. STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WATER RESOURCES PROGRAMERO PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7611 Published in The Newport Miner October 10 and 17, 2018.(37-2) ___________________________