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Silicon smelter dominates town hall ‘Not a done deal’ commissioners tell questioning crowd

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

They’ve got spirit, yes they do…

Newport High School seniors celebrate Homecoming week atop their float in last Friday’s parade down Washington Street in Newport. For more Homecoming photos of both Newport and Priest River, see page 5B in this week’s newspaper.

AMR leaving Pend Oreille County No ambulance district yet

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

NEWPORT – American Medical Response, the private company that’s been operating ambulance services in Pend Oreille County for more than year, will cease service here at the end of October.

AMR, a national company with offices in Spokane, began operating in Pend Oreille County last September, when Newport Ambulance closed its doors. AMR began 24-hour service a few months ago,

and worked out of the South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue station at Diamond Lake.

The Pend Oreille County commissioners have been contemplating the formation of an ambulance district – something that all but three other counties in the state of Washington have in some form or another – but has yet to vote on it.

Commissioner Mike Manus said the commissioners are waiting to get a more detailed plan from the fire districts that partially make up the ambulance district council.

“As far as forming the EMS district, we asked the fire (districts) to outline the boundaries of the EMS

district … take the bylaws and the formation of the district paperwork and massage that, so we had a better draft to go on,” he said. The districts haven’t yet done that.

A phone call into Pend Oreille Fire District No. 4 chief Nick Knnack was not immediately available for comment. He serves on the council.

The commissioners are also having problems convincing some towns to get on board. About two months ago, all the towns in Pend Oreille County had submitted letters supporting the formation of such a district, but some have See ambulance, 2A

Student arrested for bringing airsoft gun to football game Incident results in expulsion

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – An 18-year-old was arrested at the Newport Homecoming football game last week when he brought an airsoft gun on to school property.

According to a press release from the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office the suspect is identified as Jonathon D.J. Hodge, 18, from the Newport area. On Friday, Oct. 6, around 7:30 p.m., Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Deputy Travis Stigall was attending the football game off duty and in plain clothes. Deputy Stigall was approached by school staff and told that they believed there was a young male subject at the game armed

Courtesy photo|Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office

The airsoft gun brought to last Friday’s football game at Newport. The gun is modeled after a 1911 .45 caliber pistol.

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DIAMOND LAKE – Pend Oreille County commissioners wanted to talk about a variety of county projects when they scheduled a town hall meeting for the Diamond Lake area months ago.

“We set the meeting about nine months ago,” county commission chairwoman Karen Skoog said. She said she had information about the North Shore culvert and the equestrian trail she wanted to let people know about.

But the crowd that turned out at The Boat Launch restaurant Thursday night, Oct. 5, wanted to talk about the proposed silicon smelter that had been announced earlier in the week.

Before the meeting started, Betty Berkhousen, who lives near the announced site of the proposed smelter, addressed the crowd. She said she was a cancer survivor, as well as having a heart problem. She was very concerned about the process of locating the site near her, as well as the difficulty in stopping such a process. She raised sevSee town hall, 2A

PUD legal bill approaching $2 million PNC costs mount, June 6 trial date set

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

SPOKANE – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District and Ponderay Newsprint Co. were back in Superior Court in Spokane Friday, Oct. 6, arguing about reappointing a discovery master to handle the hundreds of thousands of pages of discovery documents in the PUD-PNC lawsuit and the setting of a trial date.

PUD attorney Matt Anderson argued for a local person to be discovery master.

“The District agreed to move from its home turf to Spokane County,” he said.

It shouldn’t have to deal with someone from the west side of the state.

Mary Schultz, an attorney for Lake Superior Forest Products Inc., who are one of the partners who own the newsprint mill, said that the work requires such expertise that someone from outside the area

may be the best qualified.

The parties had considered a number of people, including Sandpoint attorney Ford Elsaesser, but he had a conflict and couldn’t do it, Schultz said. She said there were two attorneys left with the qualifications and time, who are neutral that could serve as discovery master.

Spokane County Superior Court Judge Maryann C. Moreno asked Anderson which person he preferred.

Anderson said he didn’t prefer either but would choose Mary Owen.

Anderson also pushed for a February trial date.

“We want to get the case heard as soon as we can,” he said.

PNC attorney Hunter Ferguson said PNC was entitled to full discovery.

“The District has taken 31 depositions,” he said.

“We’re asking for the same opportunity.”

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B rie f ly Murder and a meal at Cutter Theatre METALINE FALLS – Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre returns to The Cutter Theatre with the performance of The Lethal Lecture Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. The plot revolves around a newly discovered Egyptian mummy that leads to an untimely demise.

Is it a curse or just plain murder? The audience can guess who the perpetrator is while having dinner.

There are only 48 seats per performance, so reservations are required. The theme of the evening is 1920s

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so people are encouraged to dress up for the costume contest. Tickets are $25.

The cast for The Lethal Lecture includes Tom Barnes as Professor Crandall, Debra Link as Mrs. Crandall, Dorothy Konsbruck as Diana Darling, Lynn Barnes as Professor Scheckle, and Steve Warner as Jackson Phillips. Tara Leininger is directing and Liz Ellsworth is the chef.

For more information, go to www.cuttertheatre.com, or call 509-446-4108.

Town Hall has new hours METALINE FALLS – The Clerk-Treasurer has set now business hours for the Town of Metaline Falls. The office will be open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If the office is closed temporarily, a sign will be posted on the front door of the building. A phone message can be left and the call returned as soon as possible. The Metaline Falls Town Hall is located at 201 East 5th Ave. For more information, call 509-446-2211 or by email at metfalls@potc.net.

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ambulance: POEMS opens soon From Page 1

changed their mind. At least Ione submitted a letter stating that council is not interested in being part of an ambulance district.

Part of the reason behind forming the district would be to put a tax levy before voters to help subsidize agencies that provide ambulance services. Any decision on tax levies would go before voters within the district.

Newport Ambulance closed its doors after years of operation, with owner Steve Groom saying it’s impossible to operate a private company with a majority of patients being on Medicare and Medicaid, which only pays a fraction of costs.

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Pelkie is Cutter’s new executive director METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre has welcomed Stacy Pelkie as its new Executive Director. Pelkie will also keep her position as The Cutter’s Business Manager, combining the two roles. Tara Leininger, the volunteer executive director, is stepping back into her volunteer role as The Cutter’s Artistic Director, as well as a member of The Cutter Board of Directors.

“Stacy has been an important part of the Cutter office, and it was an easy decision for the Board of Directors to ask her to assume the tasks of an executive director while still acting as the business manager,” Leininger said in a press release.

Between Pelkie and Leininger, duties are being adjusted and a smooth transition has been happening.

The Cutter office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. People are encouraged to stop in and met Pelkie and sign up for Cuter Theatre membership.

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AMR operated here with the understanding that eventually a district would be formed, and they would be able to bid on a contract with the county.

“We didn’t give them any money,” Manus said when asked why they were leaving Oct. 31.

Pend Oreille EMS, a new private ambulance company will have a grand opening Oct. 23. POEMS is owned by John Jackson, owner of Newport Towing, and his business partner Nicole Dice.

Manus said if the county commissioners voted to approve an ambulance district, there wouldn’t be any chance to tax revenue until 2019, because of the election cycle.

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eral questions about the safety of any smelter.

“The bottom line is this plant doesn’t need to be located right in the midst of heavy rural and city residences,” she said. She estimates the plant will be within a mile of about 5,000 residences.

As she continued speaking past the announced start time of the meeting, commissioners asked for the floor.

County commissioner Mike Manus noted it was the county commission who called the meeting.

Some of the standing room crowd welcomed the interruption and others wanted to talk about the smelter. One person said commissioners were responsible for being willing to allow people to die because of the county’s pursuit of the smelter.

Skoog, who represents District 1 in the south county where the smelter is proposed to be located, said she wasn’t going to address comments like that.

“They’re inflammatory,” she said. She urged the crowd to be respectful.

Commissioners said they would get to the proposed HiTest Silicon smelter project, but they wanted to address other matters first.

Rebecca Kemmer wanted to talk about the equestrian trail. She wanted to know how many parking spots for truck and trailers would be allotted in the parking area at Rustler’s Gulch and the county park. She noted that people had parked alongside the road at a recent event, potentially blocking fire and other emergency responders, as well as people in general.

“They were glad I brought it to their attention,” Kemmer said days after the meeting.

She said the lack of communication about the equestrian trail has been frustrating. “I wish there was more communication

and transparency about the trail.”

People spoke about the culvert on North Shore Diamond Lake Road.

People made the point that the broader the culvert the better.

Commissioners were questioned about how the elevation for the culvert was set. Commissioner Steve Kiss reiterated that the culvert was set at the bedrock.

Skoog made the point that the purpose of the culvert was to pass through water, not to manage the lake levels.

Another person wanted to talk about the dock permitting process. He said the county had not followed up with a requirement that a dock owner survey the dock, which he said was long and crossed property lines.

Skoog said that the county doesn’t make decisions on property lines.

The person questioned the purpose for building permits if the county didn’t enforce the conditions.

But the talk soon turned to what most of the audience wanted to talk about – the proposed HiTest Silicon smelter, which if approved, will be located south of Newport, bordered on one side by Idaho and Highway 41 and to the north by the BPA power lines.

Manus, who has taken the lead on the project for the commissioners, said HiTest officials had met with the state Department of Ecology that day. There are many permits to get and decisions to make about the plant, he said.

“It’s not a done deal,” he said.

Manus spoke of the air quality testing HiTest has already done and said it met air quality standards for even the most sensitive Class 1 air quality standards as far away as Glacier National Park and the Cabinet Mountains.

One person asked about silicates, the fine particulate matter that may be discharged.

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Miner photo|Don Gronning

Pend Oreille County commissioners Steve Kiss, Mike Manus and Karen Skoog held a town hall meeting Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Boat Launch Restaurant in Diamond Lake. Many people turned out to express concerns over the proposed silicon smelter.

water quality,” he said, especially to people with breathing problems.

Manus said that would likely be addressed as the smelter goes through the permitting process. He said the county would keep people updated through the county’s Economic Development Council website (www. pocedc.org).

Manus was asked if the county has the ability to not approve the project even if it is approved by the state. Manus said they county could stop it.

Some crowd members were not mollified. They wondered why the smelter had not been put to a vote. The word recall was shouted.

Skoog said the country had a representative form of government, that people elected people like the commissioners to represent their interests.

“The good thing is we’re not from Olympia,” she said. “We’re here. We breath the air, we have grandkids who breath the air.”

Skoog, who was reelected last year, wasn’t intimidated by the call for recall.

“Go ahead and recall me,” she said. She said she hadn’t made up her mind on the matter and wanted it to go through the pro-

cess. “I need information to make a decision,” she said.

People continued to question why the smelter process was going forward. The experience of north Spokane with the Kaiser Aluminum plant was brought up. Kaiser didn’t do right by the community when it left, one person said.

Manus said the county would be relying on the expertise of the state to evaluate the environmental risk, noting the county didn’t have the expertise to do that level of evaluation.

Commissioners were asked who was going to be the lead agency on the project, the county or the state. Manus said that decision hadn’t been made yet.

Commissioners were asked if the State Environmental Protection Act permits were required before the county permit.

He said yes.

People continued to press on the wisdom of locating the site near residences. There were several people from Idaho attending the meeting.

“We didn’t come here to attack you,” one woman said, pointing to where her home was located near the plant. “We want information.”

Water was a concern.

Manus said the source of water hadn’t been identified yet. He mentioned water catchment, Newport city water and other sources. He said there wasn’t a plan to put in a well.

Manus said the plant wouldn’t be like Valley Silica, located in Valley, Wash. That plant had byproducts that were piled up outside. Byproducts from the proposed HiTest plant had a value and would be resold, with the dust going to the cement industry.

The question of chemicals was brought up. The company has said there aren’t chemicals involved in the smelting but what about chemicals used in cleaning, one person asked.

Another person noted that the plant would likely grow bigger, with two furnaces at first and more to come.

“What we’re dealing with will morph into something bigger,” she said.

“HiTest is a good salesman and you’re real suckers,” another said.

Commissioners will set another meeting in November specifically about HiTest, Skoog said. The date and location haven’t been set yet.

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District Court will be held Wednesday, Oct. 11 and 25, Wednesday, Nov. 8 and 29 and Dec. 13 and 20.

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Vendor tables available for Usk Bazaar USK –The Usk Community Club will hold their Annual Fall Bazaar Saturday, Oct. 28 at the old Usk School, 2442 Black Road in Usk, 9 a.m.2 p.m.

Lunch will be served until 1:30 p.m. There will be pies, rolls, bread, chili dogs, chili and homemade soups. Door prizes will be drawn every 30 minutes. The prizes are given from the vendors at the bazaar. The cost for a table is $10 for the first table and then $5 for any other tables needed.

For more information call Frances at 445-1223 or Barb 445-1433.

Volunteers are needed for Fall Folk Festival SPOKANE – Volunteers are needed for the 22nd Annual Spokane Fall Folk Festival at Spokane Community College Nov. 1112. This free community event featuring music, dance and arts needs the support of many volunteers. Detailed information about the Fall Folk Festival and volunteer sign up can be found at www.spokanefolkfestival. org. For more information, call 509-828-3683 or email Carolyn at FFFvolunteersMary@ gmail.com.

Bring in hazardous waste before program ends NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program is being eliminated due to lack of funds to support it, according to a notice from the Public Works Department. The county is cutting the collection of household hazardous waste effective Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Residents should bring in their household hazardous waste to county waste facilities throughout the month of October for processing and disposal.

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Above: Stu Sturtevant of the Veterans Administration helps Shanon Lovette of Priest River with some forms last Friday. Lovette, an Army veteran, has been trying to get his medical records. Right: The mobile Vet Center will be in Newport once a month, on the last Friday of the month.

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Veterans outreach in Newport

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Shanon Lovette was driving through Newport last Friday when he saw the big Veteran’s Administration van parked outside the Hospitality House.

So he pulled over and went in to investigate.

“I’ve been working on getting my medical files for a year,” he said. “I’ve got everything but the medical files.”

It turns out he came to the right place. Robert “Stu” Sturtevant of the VA started bringing the van to Newport the first Friday of each month. It’s at the Hospitality House at 216 S. Washington Ave. in Newport, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“This is the fastest way to get (the files),” Sturtevant said.

“Shanon’s now in the queue.”

Lovette, who works as a long haul trucker, served in the U.S. Army.

Betty Schaefer of Newport served 13 years as a nurse in the U.S. Army Reserve.

She wants to apply for veteran’s benefits.

“I heard they were here,” she said. “This

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was pretty darn slick.”

Sturtevant made some calls for her to start the process.

Hospitality House president Brad Hanson, himself a vet who served from 1968-72, worked on getting the mobile van to the Hospi-

‘I heard they were here. This was pretty darn slick.’

Betty Schaefer

U.S. Army Reserve, Ret.

tality House.

“Getting him to come up here once a month is good,” Hanson said. It’s part of the Hospitality House’s bid to broaden what they do in the community.

They are known mainly as sort of a senior center, but have been expanding their services for some time. They hold a free breakfast Saturday morning and a potluck meal twice a month, on the second and fourth Monday of each month.

Other groups that meet at the Hospitality House include the Quilts for Veteran’s group, several

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, duplicate bridge and pinochle card players and Oath Keepers, a community preparedness group.

The 41-foot long mobile vet center Sturtevant brings to Newport is high-tech, with advanced telecommunications, including video conferencing with social workers and counselors if neccesary.

He’s able to go online as well as tap into some VA records from the van.

Sturtevant is a retired Air Force veteran, with 23 years service. He has an undergraduate degree in business administration for Whitworth and is working on a Masters degree.

He takes the mobile van to 35 counties in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, western Montana, to Libby and northeast Oregon, and to the Hermiston, Pendleton area.

The VA mobile van can help with VA benefit assistance and referral, liaison with VA facilities, referrals to community agencies, and community education. Sturtevant says the mobile van will offer counseling twice a month, starting Friday, Oct. 20.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Elimination Notice The County received notice from the Department of Ecology earlier this year that funding through a grant for the Household Hazardous Waste program required approval from the Governor. The County has been receiving nearly $160,000 for a two year cycle. The program in place was a Coordinated Prevention Grant the funding was cut in July, 2017.

The County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program is being eliminated due to lack of funds to support it. The County is cutting the collection of Household Hazardous Waste effective November 1, 2017.

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lette rs policy We welcome letters to the editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Letters should be typed and submitted to The Miner office no later than 5 p.m.

Friday for publication the following Wednesday. No letter will be published unless it is signed by at least one individual, even if the letter represents the view of a group.

The letter must include a telephone number and address for authentication. The Miner reserves the right to edit letters. Political letters will not be published the last issue before an election. Letters will be printed as space allows.

EMS district overdue

here is little doubt that a rural area needs ambulance service. The question is how to pay for it in a county where there are many Medicare and Medicaid patients. Neither Medicare nor Medicaid fully pay for ambulance services, or other services for that matter.

So it seems obvious that establishing an EMS District would start the process of funding such a service.

County commissioners have been working on the process, with commissioners making appeals at town council meetings asking them to support establishing a district.

Commissioners note that establishing a district doesn’t fund one. It will be up to voters to approve property taxes to pay for an EMS District.

But establishing the district is the first step. Critics argue that county property taxpayers are overtaxed as it is, that they can’t afford more property taxes.

We’re not convinced by such arguments. Emergency medical transport is needed and this would be one way to accomplish it.

The newly formed Pend Oreille Emergency Medical Service will start operating an ambulance from Newport Oct. 23. That is a good thing, but it’s not clear they will be able to thrive without some support from taxpayers.

As South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Mike Nokes points out in his column in this paper, ambulance and emergency medical service isn’t a luxury. It is an economic necessity and critical component of the community infrastructure.

While county commissioners have quite a bit on their plate with the controversial HiTest Silicon smelter proposed for the area, they need to take time to start this process. They need to establish the district, which they are authorized to do by a vote of the commissioners. Then they need to work with critics and supporters to figure out the right amount to tax to make it viable.

But it is an important issue and potentially a matter of life and death.

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SPOFR steps up as AMR steps down American Medical Response (AMR) a nation-wide medical transport company, has been providing Emergency Medical Services and medical transport in Pend Oreille County part time since October 2016 and 24/7 service since April 2017. This has been a partnership between AMR and local fire districts. Fire districts and AMR have had the commitment to provide pre-hospital care and emergency transport to residents of Pend Oreille County. AMR recently informed Chief Mike Nokes of the South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue (SPOFR) that they would discontinue their service as of the end of October. They stated that staffing costs outweighed the financial returns for providing the service for Pend Oreille County and Pend Oreille County’s procrastination in forming a county-wide EMS funding district for their business decision.

Having access to quality prehospital care is more than a want in a rural county like Pend Oreille.

Ambulance and emergency medical service is an economic necessity and critical component of the commug u e st o p i n i o n nity infrastructure. The closure of Newport Ambulance last year, was very concerning and created many Mike nokes important conversations and planFire chief, ning sessions for the entire County.

South Pend After the closure, fire districts quickly Oreille Fire worked together to plan for providing and Rescue basic EMS and limited transport in their respective fire districts. After Newport Ambulance closed, SPOFR immediately began long term planning for a stable EMS system. Part of this planning included SPOFR becoming a fully licensed transport capable organization. Fire districts continued to work side by side with AMR staff on meeting the demands for EMS in Pend Oreille County.

With the news of AMR discontinuing service in Pend Oreille County, both the SPOFR Fire District commissioners and the fire district members met in separate meetings to formulate a plan for continued pre-hospital care and emergency transport. “The plan is simple”, says Nokes. “The SPOFR members and district commissioners are behind it. South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue will provide EMS treatment and emergency transport with our existing resources. We will serve the SPOFR District residents and visitors first, and as resources are available, mutual aid will be provided to our neighboring fire districts.” An (EMT) Emergency Medical Technician and driver, will be on duty each night from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. with full 24 hour coverage on Saturday and Sunday. During the day SPOFR staff will be on duty to answer all calls. Of course, this is in addition to the volunteer firefighters and EMTs who respond to all emergencies day and night. If Advanced Life Support (ALS) is needed on calls, SPOFR has Paramedics available. If by some chance the paramedics are not available, ALS services will be requested from neighboring agencies to provide the needed service.

South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue is on pace to responds to more than 500 calls this year which would be See nokes, 7A

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yo u r o p i n i o n Great care at Newport Long Term Care To the editor, I was on my daily afternoon visit to Newport Long Term Care to see my 93.5-year-old mom.

She and I visit for an hour or so then I take her to the dining room for dinner.

Tuesday, Oct. 3, the wonderful staff had Tom Petty playing on the CD player.

They were singing as they served the residents. How many of our elderly are treated to such wonderful care? The event planners Jenny and Jackie make all the family barbecues so much fun.

The September family gathering included a car show, 50s music sung by a variety of locals, karaoke and always wonderful food. All of our family and friends are invited.

You hear of all the nightmare stories about care our aging population receives. Everyone needs to hear good news stories like our wonderful senior care services in Newport.

Thank you for the care and love you give to my mom.

-Cindy Boober Newport

County ignoring ballot drop box law To the editor, Our legislators in Olympia recognized that some enhancements to our statewide mail in voting system were due. In a bipartisan manner, SSB 5472 added a requirement that county auditors would be required to provide ballot drop boxes in every city or town within the county as well as a census-designated place in the county that has a post office.

This would make it easier for our registered voters to exercise their right to vote. Democracy works best when everybody votes. This revised law took effect on July 23, 2017.

Our county commissioners and auditor apparently want to suppress the vote and have decided that they would rather ignore this mandate rather than comply

with the law. They maintain that the nominal cost to procure and install the three additional drop boxes, and the minimal added staff time and a few added miles to gather the ballots was an excessive unfunded mandate. I asked if they would include these costs in the 2018 budget, and the response I received led me to believe they have no intention of complying. Their preferred choice must be to litigate rather than cooperate. Is this the example that we want our elected officials to exhibit?

-Bob Eugene Newport

Likes Johnson for hospital board To the editor, What could be more important than having a well-informed nurse and dedicated patient advocate on the Pend Oreille County Hospital board? A woman who has lived in the community for 33 years, has raised a family here and has managed a business, is running for the position. Her experience as a nurse for nearly 20 years qualifies her to make wise decisions in the healthcare field.

I’m casting my vote for Susan Johnson, RN. I urge you to do the same.

-Andrea Forster Newport

When will next angry old white guy snap?

To the editor, What if the Las Vegas mass shooter was an Islamic terrorist or illegal alien rather than an ordinary white guy? What would Fox News have to say about the reason for mass killing of innocent Country Western concert goers? It would be easy to understand the motivation of a Middle Eastern terrorist, but how can we understand the mindset of an old angry white male? The guy had wealth and was able to enjoy life in retirement. What could so enrage him to rain automatic gunfire in an indiscriminate way?

Could we imagine a hunter firing on an elk herd with the same

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

Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker, a Republican who isn’t seeking reelection, gave the New York Times an interview in which he said President Donald Trump is treating his office like “a reality show,” with reckless threats toward other countries that could set the nation “on the path to World War III.” Are Sen. Corker’s comments a sign that Trump has lost the support of the mainstream Republican Party?

Yes, clearly. Corker measures his words carefully and wouldn’t have given the interview if he didn’t believe Trump was a danger to the world.

No, it’s more of the same, a political insider objecting to the president’s blunt talk. The only difference between Trump and other presidents is Trump doesn’t sugar coat things.

intent as to kill just because he has the automatic weapon and the ability to lay waste to wildlife? I find it interesting that modern hunters don’t kill wildlife in mass numbers, but a few gun owners don’t seem to have a problem hunting people and shooting them in mass numbers.

Today, we are safer wearing elk antlers during hunting season than we are attending a concert with 20,000 other people. People are getting shot in mass killings at work, school, in church and at nightclubs. The woods seem safer from people with guns as hunters have more respect for wildlife.

What’s interesting is the media silence as the shooter wasn’t a person of color, a non-citizen, criminal, or any other bad guy stereotype feared by white people. The shooter could have been any of the millions of white gun owners who own dozens of similar guns. The worry is when is another angry old white guy going to open fire on a concert or other public gathering? Now there is a new killing record to break. Like this shooter, the attack will end with suicide and media left without a reason to exploit.

-Pete Scobby Newport

Appreciate coverage of service organizations To the editor, I always look forward to receiving The Miner and particularly enjoyed the supplement Voice of the Pend Oreille River Valley. I feel service organizations, including Rotary, are not well understood by the communities they serve. Volunteer work is part of the fabric of American society, which in my view is part of American Exceptionalism.

Thank you and your team for taking the effort to provide extensive coverage to the important contributions of service organizations to “our” local community. (“Our” is in quotes since I am only a part timer here.)

-Stephen R. Brown Del Mar, Calif. and Diamond Lake

r e a d e r ’ s p o l l r e s u lt s Do you think the country should meaningfully expand gun laws nationally?

No, that would clearly be unconstitutional. Americans have the right to possess firearms.

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Yes, it’s way past time. There have been more than 1,500 mass shootings in the U.S. since Sandy Hook in 2012. You really can’t say its not connected to the amount of guns in the U.S.

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Labrador presses for House action on forest bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Raúl Labrador, R-Idaho, joined nine House colleagues Thursday, Oct. 5, at a Capitol Hill news conference urging passage of a sweeping bipartisan bill to improve forest health, combat catastrophic fires and restore sensible multiple-use management.

According to a news release from Labrador, he is an original cosponsor of the Resilient Federal Forests Act, H.R. 2936, which has passed the House Natural Resources Committee and the House Agriculture Committee. A similar bill passed the House in 2015, but the Senate did not act on that measure.

“We cannot wait any longer,” Labrador said. “The House should quickly pass this bill to restore multiple-use management and send it to the Senate. Failure to act guarantees one thing: more catastrophic fires in the West, less health, and less healthy forests.”

The Resilient Federal Forests Act simplifies procedural requirements and reduces planning times, while continuing to protect the environment, according to the news release.

The bill provides incentives for collaboration, creates a pilot program to use binding arbitration to resolve legal challenges and accelerates habitat improvement for wildlife.

Labrador noted that for the second time in three years the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued a statewide burning ban, as air quality reached hazardous levels and forced Idahoans indoors.

“The tragedy is that Congress has known better,” Labrador said, citing the record-setting 10.1 million acres burned in 2015.

The 2017 fire season set a record

for firefighting costs, at $2.4 billion, with 8.4 million acres consumed and eight active large fires still burning. Catastrophic fires cause significant environmental dam-

‘We cannot wait any longer. The House should quickly pass this bill to restore multiple-use management and send it to the Senate.’

Rep. Raúl Labrador R-Idaho

age. For example, fires near Seeley Lake, Mont., this summer generated particulates exceeding the EPA’s safe limit by 18-fold.

Just 2.5 billion board feet were harvested on U.S. Forest Service lands in 2016, down from more than 10 billion board feet in 1990. The result is hazardous fuels are estimated to be accumulating three times as fast as they can be treated. The Resilient Federal Forests Act would speed fire prevention efforts and remove impediments to sustainable management.

Labrador is a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, which approved H.R. 2936 in June.

The Forest Service says 30 percent of its land, about 58 million acres, is at high risk or very high risk of severe wildfire – an area larger than Idaho. In the past 20 years, 349 people have died because of wildfires and in the past decade about 37,000

structures have been destroyed.

Currently 40 percent of Forest Service staff time is spent on planning, while more than 40 percent of lawsuits against the Forest Service are aimed at blocking active management. The average Environmental Impact Statement now takes more than 4.5 years to complete.

Thursday’s news conference was hosted by the bill’s author, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark. House leaders participating included Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop, R-Utah; Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden, R-Ore., and Republican Conference Chairman Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington.

Others speaking were GOP Reps.

Greg Gianforte of Montana; Paul Gosar of Arizona; Doug LaMalfa and Tom McClintock of California; and Dan Newhouse of Washington.

The bill aims to provide federal land management agencies tools to increase the pace and scale of forest management projects, allow expedited review for collaborative projects up to 30,000 acres in sizes and require a “no action” analysis that would outline the impacts of doing nothing. According to information on the House Natural Resources website (www.naturalresources. house.gov/hr2647), the bill would promote quick resolution of litigation against forest practices by requiring those opposing a forest management activity to offer an alternative proposal.

It would end the budgetary practice known as fire borrowing in which agencies uses money for forest management for fighting fires. It would not authorize new mandatory spending.

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Comments sought for Idaho fire rulemaking process BOISE – The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) has initiated negotiated rulemaking for IDAPA 20.01.04, Rules Pertaining to Forest Fire Protection, and public meetings are scheduled across the state in October and November for public participation in person or by phone, according to a press release from IDL. Negotiated rulemaking public meetings are scheduled in Coeur d’Alene Monday, Oct. 30, 4-7 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 13, 4-7 p.m. Both meetings will be held at Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W.

Appleway Ave. There will also be meetings held Nov. 2 and 16 in Orofino and Nov. 1 and 15 in McCall. People who would like to participate, but cannot attend one of the meetings in person can participate by phone by calling 1-877-8207831 and entering participation code 8682870#.

Written public comments on the negotiated rules will be accepted through Dec. 15, 2017.

Information about the fire rulemaking process is available on the IDL web site at www.idl.idaho.gov/ rulemaking/20.04.01/ index.html.

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Need for shoes The Masons of Kaniksu Lodge No. 97 and their female auxiliary, Pend Oreille Chapter No. 62 of the Order of the Eastern Star were told there was a need for shoes at Idaho Hill Elementary, so they donated 14 pairs of shoes along with school supplies Monday, Oct. 9. Pictured in the back row are Gary Lammers, LiLynne Davis and Jack Davis. ASB officers in the front row include Eevawn MacArthur, Lexus Roland, Aubrey Nordby, and Levi Hanna.

C o r r e ct i o n s Lois Robertson is running unopposed for position No. 2 on the Hospital District 1 board and Shannon M. Keller is running unopposed for

the No. 2 position on the Hospital District 2 board.

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Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8-14 Olympia – Along with fire agencies and safety advocates nationwide, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is joining forces with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8-14, to educate the public about the critical importance of developing a home escape plan and practicing it.

A home escape plan includes working smoke alarms on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and near all sleeping areas. It also includes two ways out of every room, usually a door and a window, with a clear path to an outside meeting place (like a tree, light pole, or mailbox) that is a safe distance from the home. Developing and practicing a home escape plan is like building muscle memory. That pre-planning is what everyone will draw upon to snap into action and escape as quickly as possible in the event of a fire.

The NFPA and the State Fire Marshal’s Office offer these additional tips and recommendations for developing and practicing a home escape plan: · Draw a map of your home with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit. · Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out. · Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them. · Make sure the address numbers of your home are clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find. · Close doors behind you as you leave — this may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire. · Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building.

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CUSICK – Enrollment in Medicare’s prescription drug program (Part D) starts Sunday, Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. If you are Medicare eligible and want to enroll in Part D or change your current plan, beat the last minute rush by enrolling early.

The Washington State Office of Insurance Commissioner’s Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) can answer questions about Medicare Part D and provide help on other parts of Medicare.

Important things to consider before Open Enrollment: Do you have a current Medicare Part D or Supplement plan? Do you know if your plan still meets your needs? Plans can change their coverage for drugs, services, and providers.

Your own needs can also change, like the medications you need, your finances, and your marital status.

It is important to check your plan for any coverage change. Check with your medical providers, too, and make sure they accept Medicare assignment.

If you receive help paying for Medicare Part B through the Medicare Savings Program (MSP), or for Part D through the Low Income Subsidy (LIS), you may need to reapply annually. You should receive a notice about this and must respond.

A SHIBA advisor will be at the Calispel Valley Library, located at 107 S. First Ave., in Cusick, Washington on Thursday, Oct. 26, as well as on, Tuesday, Nov. 7 and 28. Call JoDee Savage at Rural Resources Community Action at 509-447-9997 ext. 702 to schedule an appointment.

Come prepared to your appointment with a list of current prescriptions in the container with the original label or ask your doctor for a list. Also, bring in your Medicare card.

SHIBA advisors do not sell anything and are not associated with any of the insurance companies. They offer free unbiased information about Medicare.

almost a 20% increase in emergency calls. Three out of four of these calls are for emergency medical services. There are 48 volunteer members of SPOFR. “We are committed to continually providing a stable EMS treatment and transport system to our constituents and in our fire district “says Chief Nokes. With the loss of two EMS transport services within the past year, SPOFR plans to work hard to continue these services for the long term. Currently there are approximately 20 certified EMTs who volunteer as part of SPOFR. Please note that the South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue District collects no funding to provide the essential services of EMS and emergency transport.

SPOFR only collects tax funding for Fire Suppression services. There is some revenue generated by billing for EMS transport services, but as the last two private EMS companies can attest, expenses outweigh revenues generated. We will also continue our long term planning to ensure we can do this which will include obtaining

funding to provide these services.

Volunteer fire fighters and their rural fire districts, like SPOFR, around the country are committed to providing essential emergency services for their communities. This model of small rural volunteer fire districts responding to their communities needs for quality and sustainable Emergency Medical Services, and expanding their missions and member training to meet these needs, is becoming more common. Like any quality Fire District plan, this expansion of services will be monitored and evaluated.

The Volunteer Firefighters, Staff and Fire Commissioners are proud to be able to serve our Community with the expansion of EMS services. We thank the residents of SPOFR and Pend Oreille County for their continued support of essential emergency services.

Volunteer Firefighters and EMT’s are needed now more than ever. If you would be interested in serving your community as a member of the volunteer fire district please contact us at 447-5305, or on-line at www.spofr.org.

p u b l i c m e e t i n gs Wednesday, Oct. 11 Pend Oreille Cemetery No. 1: 8:15 a.m. - E. 100 Circle Drive, Newport Pend Oreille Conservation District Board: 9:30 a.m. - Newport Post Office Building Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Control Board: 2 p.m. - Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Newport West Bonner Water and Sewer District: 6:30 p.m. Oldtown City Hall

Commissioners: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse

Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices

Selkirk School Board: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room

Cusick School Board: 3:30 p.m. - Cusick High School Library

Newport City Council: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall

West Pend Oreille Fire District Board: 6:30 p.m. Fire Station on Highway 57

Priest River City Council: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall Pend Oreille Fire District No. 8 Board: 7 p.m.

- Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Bonner County Democrats: 6:30-8 p.m. - Panhandle Health, 322 Marion St., Sandpoint

Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building

Metaline Town Council: 7 p.m. - Metaline Town Hall

Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse

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BPA has requested this outage so they can perform maintenance. NLI had BPA schedule this outage during late night and early morning hours to minimize the impact to our members.

Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. District Office, Priest River Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. Dalkena Fire Station Ione Town Council: 7 p.m.

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Sports

b r i e f ly Newport loses to Colville, Medical Lake COLVILLE – The Newport High School girls’ soccer team had a rough go last week, losing to Colville, 3-1, on Thursday, Oct. 5 in an away game, and to visiting Medical Lake, 5-1, on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

In the game against Colville, the Lady Grizzlies had 18 shots on goal and 15 saves. The Indians had eight shots and seven saves. Colville had a hat trick in the second half after neither team scored in the first half. Newport’s Emily Bronkhurst scored the Grizzlies’ only goal at the 58-minute mark.

When Newport went up against Medical Lake it was a similar scene, with neither team scoring in the first half. Bronkhurst scored Newport’s only goal again, this time at the 48-minute mark. Newport had 10 shots on goal and eight saves and Medical Lake had 15 shots and eight saves.

Newport played Riverside Tuesday, Oct. 10 after deadline. Results from that game will be in next week’s newspaper. The Lady Grizzlies will go on to host Lakeside at Ellersick Field Thursday, Oct. 12, 4 p.m.

Grizzlies keep a foot in the top 10 at meet FREEMAN – The Newport cross country team held their own at the Northeast A League No. 2 Lakeside/Newport meet Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Freeman. Grizzlies found their way to the top 10 for both boys and girls, with freshman Connor Brown coming in 10th place in the three mile varsity race with a time of 19:38. For the girls freshman Chloe Jones clinched fifth place at 21:20.

Newport heads to the NEA No. 3 Newport, Deer Park and Riverside meet at Antler Springs Golf Course in Chattaroy, Wednesday, Oct. 11 and the Lake Spokane Invitational at Lakeside High School on Saturday, Oct. 14, 9:20 a.m.

Panthers pounce on Lady Spartans PRIEST RIVER – Coeur d’Alene Charter proved a headache for the Priest River Lamanna High School girls’ soccer team, beating them 7-0 in a home game Tuesday, Oct. 3.

The Lady Spartans had three shots on goal and 19 saves, while the Panthers had 27 shots and three saves.

Coeur d’Alene Charter had a hart trick in the first half, shutting Priest River out for the rest of the game.

The Spartans are scheduled to play Thursday, Oct. 12 in an away game. Time and opponent are to be determined.

Cusick take VC to five CUSICK – The Cusick volleyball team took Valley Christian to five games in a hard-fought match Tuesday, Oct. 3. Cusick lost, however, after winning the first two games. Valley Christian won 22-25, 2025, 25-23, 25-20, 15-3.

Leire Domigguez-Sol had 11 kills and four blocks for Cusick. Jalyna Castillo had 24 digs and Emma Hardie had nine assists.

Cusick lost to Selkirk on Thursday. See separate story.

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Spartan girls nab first trophy of the season Boys and girls to compete at Districts

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

Miner photo|Don Gronning

Dausen O’Brien scores the Spartan’s first touchdown Friday night in a homecoming game against Bonners Ferry. He caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from Riley DeMent. After a slow start, Priest River came back to win 47-6.

A big homecoming win for Spartans

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – Priest River fans were a little nervous in the first quarter of the homecoming game against Bonners Ferry Friday, Oct. 6 after Bonners scored first and led 6-0 at the end of the first quarter.

But the team settled down and started to click, with Dausen O’Brien putting Priest River on the scoreboard with a 20-yard pass from Riley DeMent early in the second quarter. It was the first of 41 unanswered points, since Priest River went on to win 47-6.

“I was proud of our offense the way they moved the ball and put up a lot of points,” Priest River coach Brad Martin said. “Also, the defense played outstanding.”

He said other than a punt snapped over the head of the kicker that resulted

in a 31 yard loss and set up Bonners Ferry’s only touchdown two plays later, the defense shut down and shut out a Bonners team with a talented quarterback and some good On Deck: skill players.

At Kellogg: Spartan fans breathed Friday, Oct. 13, a little easier as the 7 p.m. team’s offense fired up and the defense held.

Martin said it was a great win.

“Very proud of our hard working players and coaches,” Martin said.

“Bonners Ferry is a tough and scrappy team and they were looking really strong the first quarter plus.”

Martin said eventually the team started to figure them out.

“We came to life and started playing well for a long stretch after that,” he said. He credited a blocked punt by

LEWISTON – Even though it was the Spartans’ second race in three days, the Priest River Lamanna High School boys’ team placed fifth place out of 26 teams at the Inland Empire Challenge at Lewiston, On Deck: Saturday, Oct. 7, with teams At Kellogg: District Championships from Washington, Montana, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m. and Idaho competing.

“This may have been the best performance in over 25 years from our Spartan boys’ cross country team,” said Coach Lance Clark.

Earlier in the week, the girls’ team brought home their first trophy of the season at Timberlake on Thursday, Oct. 5 placing second behind Timberlake and ahead of Bonners Ferry.

“We had multiple personal and season bests

‘Great job Spartans, we are proud of you.’

Lance Clark

Spartan Cross Country Coach

from our boys’ team and girls’ team members from both competitions this week,” said Clark.

Caleb Gleason came in first place with a time of 16:27 in the three-mile varsity race, followed by teammate Cameron Parkes at 16:40.

Slava Negrieiev was seventh with a time of 17:47. For the girls three-mile varsity race Annika Rantala came in fourth with a time of 21:52. Izzie Schmidt was eighth place with a time of 22: 25.

“We had a very impressive week of training and

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Newport dominates Riverside

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT - The Newport Grizzlies’ homecoming football game went as fans wanted. Newport shut out Riverside 35-0.

The Grizzlies got their first score with a Koa Pancho to Jacob Kirkwood On Deck: pass, a 13-yard At Lakeside: touchFriday, Oct. 13, down 7 p.m. late in the first quarter.

Newport coach Dave Pomante said Pancho had a good game.

“Koa played well,” he said. “We got off to a slow start, with two turnovers in the first quarter.”

The Grizzlies got over Miner photo|Don Gronning the fumbles and turned Kai Bowman, Tug Smith, and Adam Moorhead have a Riverside up the offense. runner surrounded. Newport shut out Riverside 35-0 in their The Grizzlies really homecoming game Friday night. put the game away in the second quarter, when they scored 22 points.

Pancho scored on a ter on a 41-yard Pancho yards and two touchfour-yard run. He then run. Adam Moorhead downs. He also complethit Owen Leslie on a made his first point after ed an extra point pass to 45-yard touchdown pass kick, giving the Grizzlies Tug Smith. play a couple minutes a 35-0 lead, where it Pancho also led the later. stayed for the rest of the team with rushing, Danny Bradbury game. gaining 110 yards on 10 intercepted a Riverside Newport dominated, carries and scoring two pass seconds later and with 350 yards total oftouchdowns. carried it 40 yards for a fense to 65 for Riverside.

Bradbury was a touchdown.

Newport gained 138 workhorse for Newport, That sent Newport in yards through the air carrying 18 times for to halftime up 28-0. and 212 rushing yards.

50 yards. Johnny Miller The Grizzlies scored Pancho completed See newport, 10A again in the third quar12 of 15 passes for 138

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Lady Griz split the week

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport volleyball team swept Medical Lake Tuesday, Oct. 3, but lost to Colville two days later.

The Griz beat Medical Lake at home 25-17, 259,- 25-17.

Olivia Witter had 30 assists and seven aces

for Newport. Faith Hood had 11 kills, Trystan Potter had eight digs and Madi Hofstee and Cora Pelleberg each had a block.

Newport traveled to Colville Thursday, Oct. 5, and had a much more difficult time, losing in three sets: 25-13, 25-17, See girz, 10A

s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Wednesday, Oct. 11 Newport Cross Country vs. Riverside, Deer Park: 4:45 p.m. - Riverside High School

Thursday, Oct. 12 Newport Girls Soccer vs. Lakeside: 4 p.m. - Newport High School Selkirk Volleyball vs.

Columbia: 6 p.m. - Columbia Newport Volleyball vs. Lakeside: 6:30 p.m. Newport High School

Friday, Oct. 13 Priest River Football vs. Kellogg: 7 p.m. - Kellogg High School Newport Football vs.

Lakeside: 7 p.m. - Lakeside High School, Nine Mile Selkirk Football vs.

Curlew: 7 p.m. - Selkirk High School

Cusick Football vs.

Columbia: 7 p.m. - Cusick High School

Saturday, Oct. 14 Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School Cusick Volleyball vs.

Columbia: Noon - Cusick High School

Tuesday, Oct. 17 Newport Girls Soccer vs. Freeman: 4 p.m. - Freeman High School Newport Cross Country vs. Colville, Medical Lake: 4:45 p.m. - Colville High School Cusick Volleyball vs.

Selkirk: 6 p.m. - Cusick High School Newport Volleyball vs.

Freeman: 6:30 p.m. - Freeman High School

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Sports

Spartans lose to Lumberjacks ST. MARIES – The Priest River Lamanna High School boys’ soccer team lost to St. Maries Monday, Oct. 9, 4-0 in an away game.

The Lumberjacks scored two first half goals in their playoff match, holding the Spartans at bay.

Lumberjacks scored in the fifth, 20th, On Deck: 73rd, and 78th minute. According to (TBA): Thursday, coach Rob Lawler, the Spartans had Oct. 12 opportunities throughout the match to put the ball to the net. A break away in the fifth minute got St. Maries on the board and a volleyed corner in the 20th minute put the Lumberjacks up by two at the half. The Spartans held off the Lumberjacks for 53 minutes while mounting several attacks on the lumberjack defense. With only a few minutes remaining in the match, St. Maries found the

‘This team stayed strong throughout the season and persevered over many hurdles.’ Rob Lawler PRLHS Coach

net two more times to a final score of 4-0 in favor of the Lumberjacks.

Priest River had three shots on goal and St. Maries had 12. Priest River had four saves while St. Maries had three. “We played very well tonight against a team of 20, dominated by upperclassmen,� said Lawler in an email. “They (St. Maries) have a deep bench to work with where we had one sub and playing with several minor injuries. This team stayed strong throughout the season and persevered over many hurdles. “We were a small young team this year and played exceptionally well keeping nearly 3/4 of our games at less than a three point spread. No other Spartan boys’ soccer team has had this accomplishment. I am extremely proud of this team for what they accomplished this year and look forward to what they will be in the upcoming season as we are only losing three seniors out of the 15 on the roster.�

Priest River is scheduled to play Thursday, Oct. 12 in an away game. Time and opponent are to be determined.

Lady Spartans take it to five against Kellogg

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River volleyball team took their match against Kellogg to five games Tuesday, Oct. 3, on the road.

Kellogg won the first two games, 25-18 and 25-17, but the Spartans rallied and won the On Deck: next two 25-21, 25-23. In the fifth and At District final game of the night, Priest River Tournament: pulled it out, winning 15-13, to take Monday, Oct. 16, the match.

TBA Harlee Meek had 28 assist and Priest River and four aces. Emilee Clark had 19 digs and four blocks, and Natalie Randolph had 11 kills and four aces.

It didn’t go as well for Priest River on Thursday, when they hosted Bonners Ferry. They gave Bonners Ferry a fair fight, however, taking the match to four games, with the first game going into extra points. Priest River came out on top at 29-27. Bonners responded by winning the next three games, 25-14, 25-17, 25-12.

Meek had 34 assists and four aces. Clark finished with 15 kills and five blocks, and Natalie Randolph finished with 15 kills. Maggee Pankoke had 13 digs.

The Spartans played Coeur d’Alene Charter, after The Miner went to press, their final match of the regular season.

As of Tuesday, the Spartans were in fourth place in Intermountain League play, behind Bonners Ferry, who are undefeated, Timberlake and Kellogg. Coeur d’Alene Charter is in last place. Priest River has a league record of 2-5, and are 3-9 overall.

They head to the district tournament Monday, Oct. 16, with time and location to be determined. Watch The Miner Online for details.

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Cusick outplays Selkirk, gets 60-0 win

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers and the Cusick Panthers have a rivalry that goes back generations. Some years Selkirk is dominant, On Deck: some years Cusick.

Cusick vs.

Other years they are Columbia: Friday, Oct. 13, evenly matched.

This wasn’t one of 7 p.m. those years. Cusick Selkirk vs. totally dominated Curlew: Friday, Oct. 13, Selkirk, shutting 7 p.m. them out 60-0 Friday night, Oct. 6, in a game at Selkirk. “I knew they were a tough team going into it,� Ranger coach Jeremy Link said. He was proven right, as the Panthers played well against the smaller, younger Rangers. “It was like boys against men, sophomores against seniors,� Link said. “We couldn’t do much at all.�

Panther coach Troy Hendershott said his team played well. “The boys are playing really good right now,� Hendershott said. “The offensive line dominates everyone we play. The receivers are blocking well. Everything is clicking.�

Cusick scored right away on a 42

Miner photo|Rosemary Daniel

Mose Pierre, usually a lineman for Cusick, got some playing time as fullback Friday night at Selkirk. Here an unidentified Selkirk player tries to bring him down. Pierre scored on a 34-yard run.

yard Tanner Shanholtzer run. Jed Cupp carried the extra points.

A few plays later Cupp scored on a 20-yard run.

Mose Pierre, a 5 feet 9 inch, 185-pound junior, usually plays on the line. This game he played fullback. “Getting guys in different positions gives us more depth,�

Hendershott said. Pierre scored the Panthers’ third TD on a 39-yard

run. That put Cusick up 22-0 in the first quarter.

The Panthers continued to score, with Tanner Shanholtzer scoring on a three yard run and again on a 20-yard run. Shanholtzer then hit Dylan Hendershott on a five-yard TD pass play.

With about a minute to play in the half, the teams were on the See football, 10A

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25-19.

Crystal Miller had a strong game for Newport with four kills, two aces and 15 digs. Witter finished with 14 assists, and Hofstee had two blocks.

Both game were Northeast A League contests.

Newport is in fourth place behind Lakeside, Freeman and Colville. The Griz are 5-5 in league play and 6-5 overall. Deer Park, Chewelah, Riverside and Medical Lake round out the rest of the league standings.

The Griz played Riverside Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Lakeside Thursday, Oct. 12 and Freeman Tuesday, Oct. 17. Both matches start at 6:30 p.m.

NEWPORT: Bradbury had six tackles From Page 8A Miner photo|Rosemary Daniel

Selkirk girls beat Cusick The Selkirk volleyball team beat Cusick in three games Friday, Oct. 6. The Rangers won 25-18, 25-13, 25-12. For the Rangers, Jenna Couch had 18 assists and three digs. Whitney Dawson had two aces and two blocks, and Bree Dawson had nine kills. For Cusick Nicole Stensgar had five assists and two aces. Taylor Allen had four kills and four blocks and Leire Comigguez-Sol had 12 digs. Selkirk hosted Valley Christian Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They travel to Columbia Thursday, Oct. 12, to play at 6 p.m. Cusick played Wellpinit Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Columbia Friday, Oct. 13, at 5 p.m., and then host Selkirk Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 5 p.m.

carried seven times for 24 yards and Matt Reel carried three times for 27 yards.

Bradbury led the way defensively, with six tackles and an interception. Robby Owen had four tackles and an interception and Smith had three tackles and an interception. Kade Zorica and Jacob Tanner each had four solo tackles and a three assists.

In other Northeast A League action Freeman beat Deer Park 9-7, Colville beat Medical Lake 42-0 and Lakeside beat Chewelah 36-6.

The Northeast A League win gives Newport a 3-1-league record. They are 4-1 overall.

Newport will go to Nine Mile Falls for a game with Lakeside Friday, Oct. 13, that starts at 7 p.m.

FOOTBALL: Both teams at home this week From Page 9A

“mercy clock rule.” With Cusick up 46-0, the clock was allowed to run, not stopping for incomplete passes or other things that would normally stop the clock.

“That was the first time we’ve been on the clock,” Link said.

Hendershott said once on the clock, he had a chance to play younger kids. He does that for two reasons, to give the players more experience and to keep his starters from

getting hurt.

Tanner Shanholtzer hit Trevor Shanholtzer on a 49-yard touchdown pass play in the third quarter and Jerome Teasley scored on a 47-yard run, the Panthers’ last touchdown.

Cusick defense didn’t get much game time.

“Defensively, we weren’t on the field very much,” Hendershott said. “They had trouble moving the ball.”

Link would agree.

“I think we had more negative yards than posi-

tive,” he said.

Hendershott said there are areas the Panthers could improve.

“Penalties in the first quarter,” he said, “that has to go away.”

Tanner Shanholtzer gained 128 yards on five carries.

He scored three rushing touchdowns. Cupp had eight carries for 95 yards and a touchdown and Pierre had five carries for 130 yards and a touchdown.

Cusick now has a 4-0 Northeast 1B North divi-

sion record. They have a 5-1 overall record.

Selkirk has a 1-2 division record and is 4-2 overall.

In other Northeast 1B North play, Republic beat Curlew 58-16, Columbia beat Northport 62-34 and Yakama Tribal beat Inchelium 24-6.

Both Selkirk and Cusick will play home games next week, with Cusick hosting Columbia and Selkirk Curlew. Both games will start at 7 p.m. and are Homecoming games.

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Spartan cross country: From Page 8A

competition…great job Spartans, we are proud of you,” said Clark.

Parkes and Gleason move up to the fourth and fifth spots on the PRLHS’s all-time list, running a 16:57 5k and 16:59, respectively. Rantala moved up to fourth for girls on the all-time list, running a 21:31 5k.

There were bests from freshmen and sophomore boys, Graden Hanes, 21:07, and Kyler Lord, 20:58, and Katelynn Marks, 23:22.

“These are just few of the top times of a very impressive list from our Spartan harriers this week,” Clark said.

“We are looking forward to our district competition coming up on Oct. 19.”

Kellogg will host the 3A District I-II Championship Thursday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Pine Hurst Golf Course.

SPARTANS: Anselmo carried 15 for 62 yards From Page 8A

Caleb Blancher as being a big moment. “Blancher’s punt block and recovery was a huge play for us,” he said. Martin also praised the offensive and defensive lines. “Linemen played extremely well,” he said.

Seniors scored for the Spartans. “It was great for seniors to get in the end zone on senior night,” Martin said. Dement, O’Brien and Blancher and (Derrick) Melton leading the path in every time.”

Dement threw the touchdown pass, and then ran two more in for scores, one a 71 yard run.

O’Brien had 117 yards rushing, with a rushing and receiving touchdown. He only caught one pass on the night, the 20-yard touchdown play.

Martin said Robbie Anselmo also had a good game.

“Anselmo continued to be one of, if not our best player, and has always been very consistent for us,” he said.

Anselmo was a Spartan workhorse, carrying 15 times for 63 yards and two touchdowns.

The Spartans had 343 yards of total offense, with 270 rushing and 73 passing. The Sparts held Bonners to nearly 100 yards less, with 249 yards of total offense for the Badgers, with 189 through the air and 60 yards rushing.

Martin took satisfaction in the win and is looking forward to playing a tough Kellogg team.

“Overall great team win,” he said. “We still have much to improve on and work on and we will this week getting ready for a very good Kellogg team.”

The game was the Spartan’s first Intermountain League game. They have a 1-0 league record and are 3-3 overall.

In the other league game, Kellogg beat Timberlake 32-14. The Spartans will go to Kellogg for an Intermountain League game at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13.

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Shrimp, potatoes and ping pong make a fun fundraiser

BY TARA LEININGER OF THE CUTER THEATRE

METALINE FALLS – Labor Day weekend at The Cutter Theatre included a shrimp boil dinner for 60, who enjoyed the messy but delicious meal while raising funds for The Cutter. The dinner included large shrimp and sausage from Gallo’s in Colville, corn-on-the-cob chunks and small red potatoes boiled in a Cajun broth, with several salads on the side. The two long tables were covered in newsprint (a tradition with a Cajun boil), and hands were the tools of the trade, as the diners enjoyed stripping their shrimp to join the sausage, potatoes and

corn.

Everyone rolled up the newspapers to clear the way for the always delectable finger desserts created by Liz Ellsworth.

Chefs for the evening were Stacy and Rennie Pelkie, along with a team of Cutter volunteers who dumped bowls of the boil onto the tables. Donivan Johnson was the bartender.

The meal was finished off with the drawing for the Amazing Ping Pong Ball Raffle to benefit The Cutter. Only 100 tickets, at $20 each, were sold.

A $1,000 cash prize was awarded after the diners drew 99 numbered ping pong balls, one by one. As each number was called

GUN: Inquired about security at game FROM PAGE 1

with a handgun concealed in his waistband.

Deputy Stigall contacted dispatch and multiple deputies responded. As deputies arrived, Newport Superintendent Dave Smith pointed out Hodge. Hodge was detained without incident and arrested for possessing a dangerous weapon on school grounds and transported to the Pend Oreille County Jail.

Subsequent investigation revealed Hodge was carrying an airsoft pistol that realistically replicated a 1911 .45 caliber pistol along with extra pellets and a spare CO2 cartridge. Airsoft guns are replica firearms used in airsoft sports. They are built to pressurize air within an internal chamber to shoot BBs. According to the press release, Hodge had earlier inquired if there would be security at the game and later told deputies he knew he was not supposed to bring the gun to school. He also indicated that he thought if something happened he might be able to stop an attack and he wanted to show it to his friends.

“Whoever first noticed it (the gun) did the right

out, there was a sad sigh by everyone as someone else was eliminated. The last two numbers were held by Linda Osbourne and Tom Barnes, who were given the option to split the prize, but the decision was to go-forbroke, and Tom’s winning number of 77 was left. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes left with the $1,000.

The diners enjoyed the evening so much that the decision has been made to repeat the event next Labor Day, including the shrimp boil and the pingpong ball raffle.

Tickets for the dinner and raffle will probably go quickly, so look for information on the event come the summer of 2018.

Ione bank gives back during Day of Caring IONE – Mountain West Bank employees throughout Washington, Idaho, and Utah helped improve their hometowns as part of the organization’s eighth annual Day of Caring community-service campaign in September.

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Bank executives were thrilled with employee turnout and the work they performed.

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thing,” said Newport School District Superintendent Dave Smith Monday morning. “We’re thankful for community members watching out for each other. I’m not entirely sure why he brought the gun, and why he thought it was a good idea to do so.”

Smith said Hodge has been expelled from school and that as of Monday it didn’t look like he would be allowed to return for the rest of the year.

Hodge was held in Pend Oreille County Jail over the weekend and was released Monday morning on his own recognizance after appearing in Pend Oreille county Superior Court.

He did not pay bail or a bond.

According to Washington state law, possessing a dangerous weapon on school facilities is a grow misdemeanor. If any person is convicted of a violation, the person’s concealed pistol license, if they have one, can be revoked for a period of three years. Anyone convicted is prohibited from applying for a concealed pistol license for a period of three years. Any violation by

Priest River moves forward with Downtown Revitalization

BY SOPHIA ALDOUS OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Downtown Revitalization project continued to move forward with a workshop at Priest River city council chambers Monday, Oct. 9. Matt Gillis from Welch Comer Engineering of Spokane and Dell Hatch from Bernardo-Wills Architects PC of Spokane brought conceptual drawings and possible layouts for the project, which is expected to go to bid this winter so construction can start in spring or early summer of 2018.

The workshop was open to the public and several community members attended, including downtown business owners.

The downtown revitalization of Priest River has been in the works roughly since 2008.

“This has been along time coming, so we want to continue to make sure we’re headed in the right direction for the city and business owners,” said Mayor Jim Martin.

No official decisions were made at the meeting. Topics included parking, proposed sidewalk space, beautification, ADA accessibility, snow plowing, eliminating a raised intersection at Main and High Streets, storm water control, and proposed tree species, to name a few.

The project is budgeted at $954,906.

“We’re thinking wider sidewalks for possible outdoor seating, but not in areas where parking is already well-established out front of businesses,” said Gillis.

Several audience members agreed that for businesses, good parking for

customers was a higher priority than outdoor seating.

Sherri Wastweet, Grant Programs Administrator for the Panhandle Area Council suggested that the city might be able to find grants for the sidewalk portion of the project in order to make them ADA compliant.

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Kevin Thomas Wirtz Cleaveland was born April 20, 1966, in Boone, Iowa, to Tom and Judy Wirtz. He died Oct. 4, 2017, at the age of 51 after fighting throat cancer. Kevin’s father died in a motorcycle accident when Kevin was 5 years old. Judy married Paul Cleaveland and Kevin was adopted by Paul and his name changed to Kevin Cleaveland.

Kevin lived in Iowa, Arizona and Washington. His jobs consisted of mechanic, Cleaveland grocery store and construction. He met his wife Connie when they were going to trucking school. They were married April 7, 2004, and became team truck drivers.

His Dad, Thomas Wirtz passed away in 1971. He is survived by his wife Connie, parents Paul and Judy Cleaveland, mother-in-law Joan, sister Becky (Bill) Oyler; brothers Ben (Sharon) Cleaveland, Jeff (Kelli) Cleaveland, Larry Cleaveland; two daughters Allison and Amara, two stepchildren, Curtis and Debbie, nine grandchildren, three nieces, three nephews, three great nephews and one great niece.

His memorial service will be Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, 2 p.m. at the LDS Church, 231 Colville Cutoff Road in Ione. Any donations may be sent to Connie Cleaveland at 101 Wagon Wheel Ave., Cusick, Wash., 99119. We thank everyone for their prayers during this difficult time.

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He said PNC could not fully depose witnesses without the paperwork.

Anderson countered that PNC wanted to reopen discovery and was trying to drag out the case.

Moreno set a June 6 trial date.

Part of the reason Anderson wants the trial sooner is the PUD has accrued litigation fees of nearly $2 million, according to court filings.

“The District’s total unreimbursed litigation costs (fees, experts and very expensive electronic discovery productions)

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through the end of August 2017 are $1,310,362,” PUD attorneys wrote in a Sept.

22 court filing. “In addition, more than $600,000 in fees and costs have been accrued, but not yet billed.”

The PUD could face costs approaching $10 million, PUD General Manager Colin Willenbrock said in a declaration, according to a PUD court filing. According to the PUD’s attorney, the increased cost of borrowing will cost the PUD an additional $1.5 million because of significantly downgraded bond ratings.

PUD attorneys propose in the court order PNC increase its deposit with the court to $15 million, up from $2 million. Moreno ordered PNC to deposit

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WHEN YOU BUY A NEW SET OF 4 QUALIFYING TIRES. Fall is here, and the season’s bounty includes great rewards on outstanding Cooper tires.

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Enroll between Oct. 1 and Nov. 17 to be entered to win one of several gift baskets from local businesses!

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Live auction- arts, tools, furniture and services, auctioned by Leonard Pielli. Door prizes. Dallas (509) 447-2059/ Margaret (509) 936-3463 to donate dessert and live auction items.(37) ROAD ATLAS Current, detailed road atlas, spiral bound with laminated cover. Pend Oreille County, Washington $29.50. Bonner County, Idaho $37.50.

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is looking for full-time, day shift Composite Fabricators.

Requires attention to detail, craftsmanship, and ability to read blueprints.

Any experience or education in fiberglass fabrication is preferred. $11.50-$12.50 DOE. Apply in person at 265 Shannon Lane, Priest River, ID or contact us online for an application at HR@aerocet.com.

Aerocet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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(36HB-2p) ESTATE SALE October 14, 9:00- 5:00.

Shop tools, mowers, John Deere loader tractor, furniture, appliances, household items. Much more! 6155 Highway 57, Priest River.(37p) EVERGREEN ARTS 36th Anniversary Gala.

October 18, 5:30- 8:00 p.m. Interactive ar t, pumpkin painting, food.

Music by Chuck Morel of Skookum Creek. Create, 900 West 4th Street, Newport. Everyone welcome.

(37p) FOR SALE 215/60R16. 4 mounted and balanced studded snow tires. Fits Ford Taurus 2000- 2005. $200.

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$2 million with the court to cover litigation costs should the PUD prevail at trial and granted an order to not put the costs in the monthly power bill.

PUD attorneys requested the judge lift that injunction and PNC could return to paying PUD’s litigation costs in its monthly power bill.

The PUD also asserts that it has not yet received power schedules for 2018.

PUD attorneys ask that the court order PNC to deliver power schedules for 20182028.

PNC attorneys argue that the PUD is seeking injunctive relief, including the imposition of a $15 million bond, but the motions are masked as procedural motions.

PNC attorneys argue that the PUD didn’t have to borrow millions of dollars to make improvements to Box Canyon Dam in order

to deliver power to PNC. PNC attorneys say that in requesting the judge lift the injunction against paying legal costs in the power bill, the PUD is asking the judge “... to jettison its earliermade findings and conclusions or to make a ruling as to both (i) whether the Contracts require additional security and (ii) alleged damages. Of course there is no basis for the Court to impose either requirement or to disturb its earlier ruling and order.”

PNC attorneys also object to a motion by the PUD to enjoin PNC from entering into transactions without 10-days’ notice to the PUD’s attorneys.

“The (PUD) does not explain the basis for this ‘Mother may I?’ prohibition on PNC, but no such order could be entered without a determination as to PNC’s rights under the Contracts. This too, is a disguised motion for summary judgment, and/or a motion for reconsideration of the Court’s earlier and seeks to impose obligations on the parties that do not exist under the Contracts or at law.” PNC attorneys assert that the PUD has “withheld and obstructed discovery.”

The legal dispute started when Willenbrock interpreted the projected power supply requested by Ponderay Newsprint Co. to be so low that the newsprint mill wouldn’t be able to operate. He declared PNC to be in breach of contract and demanded more than $200 million in liquidated damages. PNC responded by suing, asking a judge to rule that the contracts were valid. The PUD countersued.

Meanwhile PUD has continued to supply power to the newsprint mill, which has been paying for the electricity. The mill is the PUD’s largest customer.

is looking for full-time, day shift Composite & Gelcoat Repair Technicians.

Requires demonstrated ability to perform highly complex composite and gelcoat repairs and address defects using hand tools and power tools with little or no supervision. A background with experience in automotive paint/ repair industry would be helpful. $15.00-$18.00 DOE. Apply in person at 265 Shannon Lane, Priest River, ID or contact us online for an application at HR@aerocet.com.

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b r i e f ly Masquerade Gala and Auction Oct. 28 PRIEST RIVER – The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Formal Masquerade Gala and Auction is Saturday, Oct. 28, 5 p.m. at the Priest River Event Center. This year’s theme is formal masquerade, so people are encouraged to dress up. Cost is $60 per ticket or $450 for a table of eight.

For tickets, call or email 509-447-5812 or info@ newportareachamber. com.

Catch Clockwork at Circle Moon SACHEEN LAKE – There’s still time to catch Clockwork at Circle Moon Theatre Oct. 13-14, and 20-21, presented by Northwoods Performing Arts.

“The show is a complete night of murder, mayhem, and outrageous laughter,” said Alice Booth of Northwoods Performing Arts.

Tickets are $25 per person for dinner and show, or $12 for the show only.

Seniors and children’s tickets are $10. Dining service begins at 6:30 p.m. and the curtain opens at 7:30 p.m.

For tickets and reservations call 208-448-1294 or go to NorthwoodsPerformingArts.com and at Seeber’s Pharmacy in Newport.

Circle Moon Theater is located on Highway 211, 3-1/2 miles north of Highway 2.

Good Neighbors opens this Friday NEWPORT – A new play is premiering at the Pend Oreille Playhouse Oct. 13, 14, and 15. A comedy, Good Neighbors, is being presented in Reader’s Theatre format. Good Neighbors is written by John Arnold and directed

by Kristi Bell.

The plot revolves around the newly widowed Velma, who is shocked that her own sister, Gloria, and niece, Ellen, are encouraging her to move to Leisure Village, an assisted living facility. She moves through her first week of widowhood feeling empty and isolated.

A knock at her door, a plate of cookies, and an offer of friendship by her new neighbors, Metro and Spike allow a renewed Velma to blossom. However, Gloria and Ellen have their own opinions about the new neighbors.

Show times are 7 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13 and 14, and 3 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 15. Tickets are $10.

This play contains some adult humor and language.

For more information, call the box office at 509447-9900 or go to www. pendoreilleplayers.org.

Go grocery shopping with Lions PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Lion’s Club is selling raffle tickets for a shopping spree at Mitchell’s Harvest Foods. Tickets are $1 a piece or six for $5.

First place is $300, second place is $200, and third place is $100 shopping sprees.

Tickets are available at Mitchell’s each Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The drawing will be held Nov. 15 at 5 p.m.

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Donations of warm weather gear needed Share the Warmth event scheduled for Oct. 31

Courtesy photo|Tim Pontius

Cusick High School freshmen work at the Tacoma Creek Pioneer Cemetery. The students are making a map to mark graves.

Freshmen making map of local cemetery CUSICK – Freshmen from Cusick High School did their part to leave their community a little tidier on Sept. 26 when they participated in a community service project at the Tacoma Creek Pioneer Cemetery.

The focus of the project was to clean debris from the grounds and to create a map of the cemetery.

In addition, the students

were looking for the family plots.

“The students worked hard and the cemetery looks great,” said teacher Tim Pontius who is leading the project. “The research portion also went well.”

The rough map work has been completed and is ready for finish drawing. The class is looking for family members of the

people who are buried in the Tacoma Creek Cemetery in order to locate actual burial sites and add them to the map.

If you have any information for the project, contact Pontius at Cusick High School, 305 Monumental Way, Cusick, Washington 99119; call 509- 445-1125, or email tpontius@cusick.wednet. edu.

NEWPORT – With colder weather comes the need for proper attire, and Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation is hoping people will “share the warmth.”

The Foundation is partnering with employee Noma Hunter in the upcoming Pend Oreille Valley Share the Warmth event Tuesday, Oct. 31 at TJ Kelly Park in Newport, 3 – 6 p.m. New and gently used coats, scarves and gloves will be distributed at the park to those in need. The park event will include health-related giveaways, snacks, games, and local resource information.

Donations of new or gently used coats, gloves, hats and scarves may be dropped off until Oct. 27 at the Usk Bar and Grill, Blanchard Mercantile, Priest River Ace Hardware; Priest River Library; Diamond Lake Deli and More; Spokane Community College – Newport; Newport Library; Newport Health Center; Newport Hospital and Health Services; Family Foods; Hahn’s Hair Studio; Shopko; PUD; and Salon Sotto Terra. All used items will be laundered prior to distribution.

Local non-profit/service organizations are encouraged to reserve table space by Friday, Oct. 20. Information is restricted to family and healthrelated services.

No sales transactions will be allowed during the event. Space is limited and organizations must pre-register (also provide their own table and chairs; no canopies allowed).

For more information or to reserve space at the event, contact Noma Hunter at (509) 671-6088 or the Foundation Office at (509) 447-7928, ext.

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Friday, Oct. 13

Rotary Club: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

Books Out Back: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library

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

Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center

Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport 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 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 Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-665-5921 for sites

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.14 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 Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Sunday, Oct, 15 Newport Youth: 4 p.m.

- Sadie Halstead Middle School Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Oct. 16 Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Thursday, Oct. 12

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport

Families For Kids and DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport

Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m.

- Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Family Movie Night: 5:308 p.m. - Newport Library BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Session: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center Kinship Caregivers Foster Parent Support Group: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. Priest River Assembly of God Church Soroptimist International of Newport Social Meeting: 12-1 p.m. - Pineridge Community Church Priest River Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting: 5:30 p.m. - Rotating Restaurants Weight Watchers: 5:306 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Alcoholics Anony-

mous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Wednesday, Oct. 18 Rotary Club: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance.

Contact Barb at 509-447-

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Lutheran Church

Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center

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

Notes: For more information and to sign up, call 208-4370426.

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Al-Anon: Noon - American

Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Where to Worship

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

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~6:30 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

(Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Steve Powers - 509-447-3687

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

509-671-3436

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 10 a.m. for all ages Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

CATHOLIC MASSES

www.pocoparishes.org Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m.

Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. 4:00 p.m.

Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows LeClerc Creek Rd. Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m.

Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

“Jesus Youth Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

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

REAL LIFE NEWPORT “Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.”

Worship Time: Sunday 10:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

301 W. Spruce St, Newport Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday 10:30AM Wednesday 7:00PM Nursery Care Available Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen Pastor Becky Anderson (864) 378-7056 447-4121 Bible preaching, God newportucc@conceptcable.com honoring music www.newportucc.org

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Through His potency everything that hath, from time immemorial, been veiled and hidden, is now revealed.”

Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Real 4 Life - College ages 3rd & 4th Mondays The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Worship Service 10 a.m.

(509) 447-4338 www.americanlutheranchurch.net

SEVENTH�DAY ADVENTIST Saturdays, 10:45a.m.

Diamond Lake 326002 Highway 2 diamondlakeadventist.org Edgemere - 5161 Vay Rd edgemereadventist.org Newport - 777 Lilac Ln newportsda.com

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Colville Glass (509) 684-6501 Idaho Granite Works, Inc (208) 263-1884

East River Plumbing (208) 428-0067

J & K Concrete, Inc (509) 671-0627

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

Tiger Trucking, Inc. (509) 684-5757

Miner Newspapers (509) 447-2433

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Pend Oreille Public Utility District (509) 447-3137 Bliss Chiropractic Health Center (509) 447-2413 7 Seasons Janitorial (509) 442-0580

ABC Heating & Electric (509) 684-2018 Riverbank Family Restaurant & Fay’s Lounge (208) 437-0892

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Perfection Tire & Auto (509) 447-3933 Angela Newcomb - John L. Scott Real Estate (509) 671-2088

Golden China (509) 447-2753

Port of Pend Oreille Pend Oreille Valley Railroad Authority (509) 445-1090 Copper Bay Construction, Inc (208) 443-2193

American Eagle HVAC, LLC (509) 447-4962

Newport Vision Source (509) 447-2945

C & C Barber Shop (509) 447-3734

Earl Insurance Agency (509) 447-3423

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Newport Pizza (509) 447-2500

Children Learnig World, LLC (208) 448-4482 Carey’s Auto Body, Inc (509) 684-2587

Northern Lakes Dock & Barge (208) 428-0505

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PUD hosts Selkirk third grade class IONE – Last week, Pend Oreille Public Utility District hosted Ms. Milliren’s third graders from Selkirk Elementary at Box Canyon Dam for the annual Frogs in the Pond field trip.

Each year students from Selkirk Elementary take a trip to Campbell Pond at Box Canyon Dam to learn about both the common and unnoticed species in our area. The PUD took over the field trip from the Pend Oreille Conservation District in 2006. Scott Jungblom, PUD Resource Biologist, has been leading the hands-on biology field trip ever since.

Students arrive at Box Canyon and start the trip by catching anything that slithers, hops, swims or moves in and around the pond. At that time you can catch students knee deep in the pond, running shoeless in grass after frogs and insects, or catching fish with a net.

“My favorite part of the day is seeing the kids catch their first critter,” Jungblom said. “It doesn’t seem to matter if it is a little tadpole or a giant bullfrog because they will light up like fireworks and want to show anyone who will stop and take a look.”

After a couple hours of catching frogs and fish the students bring all of their buckets together to see what they found. Jungblom will teach the kids about a variety of topics like predator and prey interactions and how water quality affects diversity. Depending on the species collected each year, Jungblom will be able to point out what critters are exotic or introduced and which ones are indicator species or apex predators.

“It is never too early to start instilling the basic concepts of biology,” said Jungblom. “The species we find are always changing. On any given year, we will see a number of aquatic insects that are found all over the area but are not noticed very often such as aquatic stick bugs and giant water bugs. Sometimes we even collect the occasional snake.”

The hardest part for the students often is saying goodbye to their critters, but Jungblom helps ease the process with his frog race. Students will grab all the frogs that are mature enough to hop back in the pond and line them up on a starting line that Jungblom draws in the mud. When he says go, the students let their frogs hop out of their hands and they cheer them on as they hop back into the pond for next year’s students.

“Giving back to the community through events like this is what our PUD is all about,” said Colin Willenbrock, PUD General Manager. “We have a very talented team that loves to get involved.”

Courtesy photos|Kenna Tornow of the PUD

Above: Elijah Marshall eagerly watches to see what the river holds.

Right: Girls like frogs too.

Emma Barrett, Holly Rowley and Makayla Anderson inspect what they caught during the annual Frogs in the Pond field trip.

Below left: Ms. Milliren’s third grade class from Selkirk Elementary went on a field trip to Box Canyon Dam recently to catch frogs.

Above right: What do you think that is? Three third graders look over their catch.

Left: These three third graders are excited about what they just caught. They are showing it to Scott Jungblom, PUD resource biologist.

Adults pictured are Sabrea Oberholtzer, Kathy Milliren and Scott Jungblom. Students, front to back, are Dylan Harting, Natasha Brantner, Colton Loeppky and Sebastian Carter.

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oth Priest River Lamanna High School and Newport High School had their homecoming celebrations last week, complete with parades, spirit contests and football games. Both teams won their football games.

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Newport Homecoming Royalty included Brad McMeen and Trystan Potter, king and queen; Joceline Endicott and Tyler Hill, senior prince and princess; Emily Bronkhorst and Johnny Miller, junior prince and princess; Morgan Endicott and Ashley Cox, sophomore prince and princess and Brandon Nokes and Brenna Els, freshmen prince and princess.

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Who’s got spirit? This freshman does. Students at Priest River Lamanna High School set out for the annual Homecoming parade Thursday, Oct. 5.

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Sadie Halstead Middle School students ride their float down main street in Newport last Friday.

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The Spirit Couch was well used during the Priest River game. Freshman, Olivia Hoepfer, sophomore Izzy Schmitt, junior Chloe Livingston and senior Josh Hueval were Spirit Couch winners.

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The Newport High School band, under the direction of Greg Schuh, left, got into their halftime performance.

Below: These young women were selected homecoming royalty. Pictured are queen Lilly Hernandez, freshman princess Annika Rantala, senior princess Emilee Clark, sophomore princess Izzy Schmitt and junior princess Sam Kendle. Boys selected homecoming royalty included freshman prince Coby Rogers, sophomore prince Cameron Bell, junior prince Colby Poe, senior prince Conrad Ahlers and homecoming king Derrick Melton.

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obituari es Lawanda Lou Kingery Dalton Gardens, Idaho

Lawanda Lou Kingery passed away at the Schneidmiller Hospice of North Idaho after losing her battle with cancer at age 71, and went to be with our Lord on Oct. Kingery 2, 2017.

Lawanda was born in central Kansas to Leonard and Betty Woelk. They moved to northeastern Washington State when Lawanda was 1. She came to Ione in the fifth grade, where her husband to be was in the same class. They would graduate high school together.

Lawanda had plans to be an airline stewardess and worked in high school babysitting and delivering newspapers to help pay for her correspondence course for becoming a stewardess.

She went to Kansas City after high school to finish her training only to find out she was a half-inch too tall.

The next year she entered Washington State University and graduated in Home Economics Education.

She taught at Bonners Ferry for five years and influenced many future households.

She married Les Barcklay who had an airfreight business and they had a daughter Michelle. Les died in a plane crash and she raised Michelle in Dalton Gardens.

She remarried Wally Kingery in 1994 and lived in Kansas City for 11 years before he retired and they returned to Dalton Gardens.

Her interests were her family, helping others where she could and sewing/quilting. She loved to make and give her quilts as gifts. She made many baby quilts for expecting mothers and worked with her quilting group to make quilts for our military veterans.

She was active in the church her whole life, and has an eternal love of Jesus Christ. She lived her life with grace and an inspiration for so many. She and her smile will be greatly missed.

Lawanda is survived by her husband, Wally; her daughter Michelle (Jonathan) Brandel; stepson Michael (Tonya) Kingery; sister Sandy (Gerry) Breckenridge; brothers Jerry (Penny) Woelk and Darroll (Cindy) Woelk; many grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins.

Your thoughts of her are all she would ask, so instead of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice and remember her as she would remember each of you.

A memorial will be held at Real Life Ministries, 1860 N Cecil Rd., Post Falls, Idaho on Friday, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m.

Gary Markwardt Newport

Gary Markwardt was born, Sept. 19, 1945, in Cando, N.D. to William and Clara Markwardt.

Gary passed unexpectedly at his home in Newport, Oct. 3, 2017. He was 73.

He grew Markwardt up on a farm near Bisbee, North Dakota with his seven siblings and graduated from Bisbee High in 1963. Gary was

drafted into the U.S. Marine Corp in 1966 where he served 13 months in Vietnam and the battle of Khe San. Gary was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps as a corporal in 1968. Gary moved to Oxnard, Calif., where he met Patty Tourtellotte and married in 1969. Gary received his degree in criminal justice from Oxnard College while working full time and helping raise his three children Michael, Lisa, and William.

Gary became a Ventura County Sheriff’s deputy in 1974 until 1977 when Gary and Patty moved to Spokane. Gary became a Pend Oreille County deputy in 1979 until 1985 when he took a position as a resident deputy at Priest Lake, for Bonner County. In 1987 Gary accepted a job as a Newport City Police officer and later became the Chief of Police. Gary retired from law enforcement in 1998.

Upon retirement, Gary worked as a custodian for the Newport School District until 2001 when he went to work for the Northern Quest Casino as a security officer until 2010 when he and Patty fully retired together.

Gary enjoyed his family more than anything, but especially his grandchildren. Gary and Patty enjoyed the summers in Newport, and the winters in Yuma, Ariz. where they had close friends and family.

Gary was preceeded in death by his father William, mother Clara, sister, Ruth and brothers, Duane and Gene. He is survived by wife Patty, sons Michael and William, daughter Lisa, sisters Janet, Linda, Carol, Nita and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services for Gary will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Sherman-Campbell funeral home in Newport at 2 p.m. with a celebration of life to follow at Kelly’s. Military Honors burial will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake at 2:15 p.m.

Robert Dean Stecker Ione

Bob was born on Jan. 25, 1930, to Margarette and Fred Stecker in Ione. He was the youngest of four boys. He died on Sept. 8, 2017, at 87 years old after returning to Ione when he retired.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two of his brothStecker ers (John and Richard Morrison), and his ex-wife Dorothy Stecker.

His childhood was good.

He recalled the Depression with stories of how his family would invite the hungry in to share what meals they had. He talked about when his older brother graduated from delivering newspapers to cutting wood, that they taped blocks to the bicycle pedals so he could reach them to take over the delivery route. Also, the times his grandfather would be waiting after school or work for them to go cut wood for heat.

When he graduated from high school, Bob joined the Air Force. He was sent with a group to evacuate diplomats from Taejon before the Korean War was declared. He says he missed the last plane out. Surviving men were caught behind enemy lines, spending the next three months walking about 500 miles,

most of the length on Korea to gain freedom. They started with about 400, 150 survived. He finished his four years in the service as an air traffic controller.

He returned to Ione after his time in the service and worked at Boundary Dam as a powder monkey/

driller. Then he met and married Dorothy Halstead, quitting his job the day before getting married.

After a year of looking for work in the area, Bob and Dorothy started traveling up and down the West Coast following construction jobs, mostly dam(n)

work.

Dorothy and he had four children: Larry Stecker, Lynn Simpson, Lee Stecker and Melissa King. They divorced after their children were grown. At the time of his death Bob had 12 grandchildren, 24 greatgrandchildren and seven

great-great grandchildren.

His brother Fred survives.

We will be remembering Bob’s life on Oct. 21, starting at 4 p.m. at Ken’s Bar in Ione with a potluck and music. Please join Larry, Lynn, LeeAnne and Melissa to share your memories of him.

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po li c e r e po rts 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.

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Monday, Oct. 2 THEFT: Lily Pond Lane, Newport, report of items stolen from storage container on Sept.

24 caught on video.

FOUND PROPERTY: 5th and Scott, Newport, report of found credit card notified owner once and attempted contact several more times, but the card was never picked up.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of abandoned white 1991 Jeep Cherokee.

TRESPASSING: Main St., Ione, report of a man sleeping in lobby at night at the post office since Saturday.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, Cusick, report of disabled motorhome partially blocking lane.

EXTRA PATROL: Deeter Rd., Newport, complainant would like extra patrol in the evenings for the next few weeks; has had home broke into within last three weeks.

FOUND PROPERTY: W. 1st St., Newport SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of odd email messages.

THEFT: Vista Drive, Newport, report that subject(s) took side racks for truck and chainsaw, happened a couple months ago.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211 and Sacheen Terrace, report of lane travel, black Dodge truck.

WANTED PERSON: W. Walnut St., subject is intoxicated, wearing dark blue Carhart jacket and has local warrant.

FISH AND GAME: King’s Lake Rd., Usk, report of three dogs that have been chasing wildlife for several days now, complainant has contacted dogs’ owner, but the dogs continue to come back.

HARASSMENT: W. 7th St., report of receiving harassing messages by known person through Facebook.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: S. Warren Ave., Newport, complainant reports that friend’s vehicle was at residence and was stolen sometime in the morning.

DISTURBANCE: N. Fea Ave., Newport, report of two men on property refusing to leave.

THREATENING: Hwy. 31, Metaline, complainant reports being threatened by subject who is out of the area.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Paul’s Lane, Newport, report of vehicle pulled in the driveway and when the dog barked the vehicle left.

Tuesday, Oct. 3 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Davis Rd., Usk, report that wife called complainant and told him she saw a small red car with Idaho plates come out of the neighbor’s driveway.

VIOLATION OF ORDER: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick THEFT: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of subject that has not returned $1,000 that he was supposed to give back.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Buffalo Lane, Cusick ANIMAL PROBLEM: Sunnyside Drive, Newport, complainant wants to report an aggressive dog.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 2 and Scotia Rd. E., report of male walking down the highway towards Newport going thru mailboxes wearing a black

hooded jacket and dirty looking pants, brown hair.

JUNK VEHICLE: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Village St., Metaline Falls, complainant believes neighbors are poisoning him again.

VIOLATION ORDER: N. Central Ave., Ione, respondent in order called the complainant and there is still and order in effect.

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Doreen Drive, Newport, report of truck that was damaged by neighbor last night.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: W. 6th Ave. AGENCY ASSIST: Driskill Rd., Newport, report of attempt to locate missing juvenile.

ASSAULT: W. 5th St., report of kids fighting, north end of parking lot, two boys.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Hwy. 20, report of shooting coming from state land across highway.

MISSING PERSON: Valley View Drive, Newport, report that husband left nephew’s residence at 8:00 today, has not been seen or heard from.

DECEASED PERSON: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of male subject found unresponsive.

THREATENING: W. Sacheen St., Cusick, report that male made threats to burn a house down.

APPLIANCE FIRE: Hwy. 211, report of gas stove was on fire, now out.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Dury Lane, Marilyn Y. Torres, 53, Ione, was arrested for domestic violence assault in the 4th degree.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Green Rd., report of truck shining light onto complainant’s property.

ANIMAL NOISE: Coyote Trail, Newport, report of dog barking, on-going issue.

Friday, Oct. 6 ARREST: Quail Loop, Newport, Sydnee M. Caskey, 21, Newport, was arrested for malicious mischief and domestic violence in the 2nd degree.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Beeman Rd., report of male in truck that ducked when complainant drove by.

THEFT: Horseshoe Lake Rd., report of gas that was siphoned out of vehicles on property.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W 5th St., report of juvenile female causing a disturbance.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Pow Wow Park, Cusick

THEFT: Deer Valley Lane, Newport, report of items taken from house, unknown time frame.

ERRATIC DRIVER: King’s Lake Rd., report of vehicle passing in an unsafe manner.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Old State Rd., report of light colored older truck parked there for about an hour.

VEHICLE PROWL: W. 6th Ave.

FISH AND GAME: Coyote Trail, Newport, report that bear knocked over outside freezer and one door is blocked.

ARREST: Rebecca Ann Riddle, 57, Spokane, was arrested on a DOC detainment.

ARREST: Jay Rodell Schurger Jr., 37, Spokane Valley, was arrested on a DOC detainment.

Wednesday, Oct. 4 SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Blackwell St., Ione, report of male subject loitering outside the business, was previously told he needed to leave by a deputy, but keeps returning.

FISH AND GAME: Valley View Drive, Newport, complainant has been having bear issues for the past three weeks.

FISH AND GAME: LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, report of large elk head in back of a red Ford F350.

ASSAULT: McInnis St., Ione, report of unknown subject that assaulted complainant then left the property in a small black Mazda.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2 and Telephone Rd. E., report of black tarp with material on it blocking road way.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, contacted suspicious male.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Sacheen St., Cusick, report of juveniles throwing rocks at female’s trailer and wanting to fight.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 1st St., Newport, report of juveniles spray painting in the park.

TRESPASSING: N. 5th Ave., report of neighbor trespassing.

RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Sullivan Lake Rd., Ione, report that juvenile left residence early this morning.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Terrace Ave., Newport, report that son is trying to get into complainant’s house.

FOUND PROPERTY: Sunrise Hill Lane, report of found mountain bike stashed in the woods.

DISTURBANCE: S. Union Ave., Newport, report of two females arguing and shoving.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 4th St. and S. Cass Ave., report of male yelling and screaming at passers-bys.

DRUGS: W. Walnut St., Newport, complainant found small bag with what appears to be meth inside.

DISTURBANCE: Deer Valley Lane, Newport, report of male subject tearing apart complainant’s cameras.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211 and Eastshore, report of tractor truck passing and driving erratically.

ARREST: W. 5th St., Jonathan D. Hodge, 18, Newport, was arrested for possession of a dangerous weapon at a school.

ARREST: Hwy. 20 and Cordes Rd., Cusick, Sean M. Kelley, 27, Spokane Valley, was arrested on an out of county warrant.

POSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 211 THEFT: Allen Rd., report of possible theft of package from doorstep.

Saturday, Oct. 7

ES: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, complainant flagged down by three juvenile males saying someone is following them.

Sunday, Oct. 8 ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of two German Shepherds on side of the road, one is hit.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Joyner Drive E., report of on-going problem with dogs chasing complainant on bike.

TRESPASSING: Hwy. 2, complainant believes the subject from trespassing last night has returned.

THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of female stealing items from store.

STRUCTURE FIRE: S. Main Ave., report of two story barn on fire.

ARREST: Blackwell St., Ione, Richard A. Pichette, 64, Ione was arrested for reckless burning.

POSSIBLE DUI: Union Ave., report of male in truck possibly intoxicated.

DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 211, report of vehicle with hazards on.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of tree blocking one of the lanes of traffic.

THEFT: Bond Rd., Cusick, report of dog possibly stolen.

NOISE COMPLAINT: Deer Valley Rd., complaint of really loud music.

ARREST: N. Warren Ave., Newport, Cierra P. Olmos, 18, Colville, was arrested for domestic violence assault in the 4th degree.

West Bonner County

Monday, Oct. 2 ARREST: Florence Ave., Sandpoint, Aaron L. Martin, 37, Priest River was arrested on a Bonner County warrant. He was also charged with resisting arrest.

ARREST: Pup Paw Trail, Priest Rive, Georgia Mulch, 43, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a probation violation.

ACCIDENT, UNKOWN INJURY: Hwy. 2, Priest River BURGLARY: Hwy. 41, Blanchard

Tuesday, Oct. 3 RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River BURGLARY: Hwy. 41, Blanchard

Wednesday, Oct. 4 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES/PERSON: Hwy. 2, Priest River LITTERING: Priest Lake ANIMAL PROBLEM: Torrens Trail, Spirit Lake DEFRAUDING AN INNNKEEPER: Hwy. 2, Oldtown ARREST: Mountain View Rd., Blanchard, Thomas Keith Marquardt, 25, Blanchard, was arrested for driving without privileges and attempting to elude police.

Thursday, Oct. 5 ABANDONED VEHICLE: Big Creek Rd., Priest River

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, report of deer that needs dispatched.

UNLAWFUL ENTRY: Hoo Doo Loop, Oldtown

FISH AND GAME: Hwy. 20, report of cougar problem.

RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

NOISE COMPLAINT: Stohr Rd., Newport, report of someone playing loud bass music at the end of her driveway.

FOUND PROPERTY: Hwy. 211 Rumsey Drive, Newport, report of log splitter found on property.

DUI, ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: Hwy. 41 and Tweedie Rd., Blanchard

TRESPASSING: Driskill Rd., report of neighbor was trespassing on property.

BANK ROBBERY ALARM: Hwy. 2, Priest River

NOISE COMPLAINT: Hwy. 2, Newport, complainant complaining of noise from rock crusher at gravel pit.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. N. and LeClerc, report of cattle on roadway, closed range area.

ARREST: Reeder Bay Rd., Nordman, Jeffery Harvey, 50, Priest Lake, was arrested for domestic assault.

THEFT: W. 5th St., report that bicycle stolen since yesterday.

DUI, ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: LeClerc Rd., Oldtown

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of vehicle blocking alleyway.

RECKLESS DRIVING: 10th St., Priest River

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Stanley Ct., Newport, report of loud explosion in the area.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Old Priest River Rd. and Hoop Loop, Priest River

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Warren Ave., report of someone that jumped over the fence and sped off in vehicle.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Northshore and Veit, Newport, report of white Blazer parked on corner three days.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 20 and Kapps Lane southbound, Cusick, report of vehicle versus deer.

Thursday, Oct. 5 SUSPICIOUS PERSON: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Riverside Ave., report of bus stop sign violation.

POSIBLE DUI: W. 5th St., report of female that drove vehicle onto median, possibly intoxicated.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Westside Calispel, report of illegal burning in field.

AGENCY ASSIST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, assist Utah State Police with return of firearm.

TRESPASSING: Hwy. 2, complainant believes known male is at residence, light on inside.

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2017258 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEADERS MEETING The Boards of Commissioners of the Port of Pend Oreille, Public Utility District No. 1 and Pend Oreille County will meet on Friday, October 13 at 12 p.m. at the Camas Wellness Center, Usk, WA. /s/ Kelly J. Driver, Manager /s/ Karen Willner Clerk of the Board /s/ Rhonda Cary Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner October 4 and 11, 2017.(36-2) __________________________ 2017277 PUBLIC NOTICE S TAT I O N 6 2 S H O P P R O J E C TEARTHWORK/UTILITY PREP Pend Oreille County Dire District #6 is seeking proposals for Station 62 Shop Project-Earthwork/Utility Prep.

The site location is 11 Lancelot Lane, Lot 4 Block 1Usk, WA 99180. This is the future location of a shop for Pend Oreille Fire District #6 to be a measurement of 30’x70’. The following project scope outlines earthwork to be completed, timelines, requirements, and payment. Pend Oreille County Fire District #6, in accordance with Washington State Fire Protection District Bid Law, will utilize the Pend Oreille Fire District Small Works/ Vendor roster (RC@ 52.14.110, RCW 39.04.280) and MRSC Roster. All labor costs involved with this project shall follow Prevailing Wage as stated

by Washington State Labor and Industries for Public Works Projects in Pend Oreille County. The MRSC offers a free option for registration for inclusion. Please visit their website, www.mrscroster.org for further details.

Please contact Vickie Miles at the following with questions regarding this project.

Email granniev@outlook.com Cell 509-671-5035 Project Scope: Continued on 10B

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Continued from 9B 1)Site Stripping (to involve approximately 3200 cf of materials removed) 2)Establishing Subgrade 3)Fill and grade foundation site to accommodate flood plain mitigation elevation of 2054 ft, at structure location, meeting compaction and drainage requirements of. (to involve approximately 16,000 cf of material) The above shall be completed within guidance of Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation SP17018A, completed by Strata Engineering 4)Provide excavation, required bedding, and backfill of necessary trenching for utility access (electrical, septic, and water) 1)Site Stripping Average 8-inch stripping depth across the site soil from beneath all foundation footprints. Stripping must extend laterally at least 5 feet outside of planned improvement areas. Material removed will be moved to adjacent lot owned by POFD#6.

2)Establishing Subgrade Following demolition, site stripping, excavating to achieve site grades, and prior to fill placement; prepare subgrades to receive structural fill, concrete, asphalt, or other site improvements as outlined below: - Building, foundation and PCC

pavement subgrades: *Following undocumented fill removal, and prior to placing embankment fill for site grading, concrete for foundations, or aggregate support section beneath slabs or PCC pavements, scarify the exposed native sub grade soil and compact to at least 92 percent of the soil’s maximum dry density, referencing ASTM D1557. To accomplish subgrade compaction, we expect moisture conditioning (i.e., wetting or drying the soil) to near optimum moisture content will be required.

All other subgrades (i.e. exterior hardscapes, asphalt pavements & landscape areas): *Prior to placing Structural Fill or Crushed Surfacing beneath AC pavement and hardscape footprints, prepare subgrades by excavating flat with a smooth bucket. Do not use a toothed bucket or disturb during stripping operations.

3)Fill and grade foundation site to accommodate flood plain mitigation elevation of 2054ft, at structure location, meeting compaction and drainage requirement of.

Fill used to achieve the appropriate elevation, shall meet the standards addressed in the Geotechnical Environmental Evaluation provided.

All compactions requirement will be tested and recorded through the

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Engineer of selection by Pend Oreille Fire District #6.

4)Provide excavation, required bedding, and backfill of necessary trenching for utility access (electrical, septic, and water) Provide earthwork required for access to utilities to facilitate the POFD#6 Shop. This shall include, -Appropriate trench access and filling for connection of electrical work as specified by Pend Oreille Public Utility District and requirements of.

-Appropriate trench access, bedding of, and fill for septic services, to include any tank placement, to POFD#6 Shop as specified by Lenora Water and Sewer and recognized and requirements of.

-Appropriate trench access, bedding, and fill for potable water services to POFD#6 Shop as required/ specified by Lenora Water and Sewer and requirements of.

Material Requirements As previously stated, all materials used in this project shall meet the specification as addressed in the Geotechnical Environmental Evaluation. Any required documentation of material used and brought by the awarded contractor, shall be the responsibility of stated contractor to provide and file as necessary.

Proposal Review/Evaluation Total cost of proposal shall be the pri-

mary evaluation of reviewed RFP’s received. It shall be the right of the Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 Administration to also consider performance of proposed RFP’s and may select a higher priced proposal if in its sole determination that the alternate is in the best interest for the District.

Timeline 1)Request Proposal Submissions 2)Work day 3)Weather 4)Project completion date 1)Request Proposal Submissions In resolving that this project falls within the abilities of Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 to use the district’s Small Works/Vendor list and MRSC as needed. It shall be the intent of Pend Oreille Fire District #6 to deliver this project request to those on the list. Delivery of any proposals shall be no later than October 16th, 2017. All interested participants shall return Request For Proposals by Electric, Mail Service, or In Person, no later than close of business (1700 or 5pm) October 16th, 2017. Announcement of awarded RFP shall take place at the regularly scheduled Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on October 16th, 2017. It shall be the expectation upon the awarded

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Continued from 10B proposal to begin work no later than October 23rd, 2017.

-Electronic Submissions must have a Subject Line of: RFP POFD6 Earthwork and submitted to firedist6@ surf1.ws -Mail service can be sent to: RFP POFD6 Earthwork c/o POFD#6 7572 LeClerc Road South Newport, WA 99156 -Hand delivery can be performed at the same address as mail service listed above. Please call the contact phone number(s) provided to assure efficient personal delivery.

2)Workday Due to the proximity of private residence; work days will be limited to Monday thru Saturday 0700-1800 (7 am-6pm) 3)Weather During the process of exposing the subgrade level of earthwork, work will be planned to protect said subgrade from freezing.

4)Project completion date It is the intent to have Site Stripped, Subgrade prepped, and fill to elevation requirements to compaction requirements no later than November 6th, 2017. Coordination and planning for work completion of utility work shall be finished by November 27th, 2017.

Requirements 1) Prevailing Wage 2) Insurance/Bond 3) Protection Of Public 4) Facilities 1) Prevailing Wage This is a Public Works Project; Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 will require all contractors to be currently registered with Washington State Labor and Industry. This project requires labor to be paid at prevailing wage for Pend Oreille County.

All contractors will be required to submit an affidavit of wages paid upon completion of the project.

2) Insurance It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to possess and maintain any and all required insurances required by Washington State and Pend Oreille County to provide proposed work. Public liability insurance insuring all operations of insured in the sum of not less than $2,000,000 general liability, property damage and automobile liability. Full workmen’s compensation and employer’s liability insurance is also required.

3) Protection of the Public Contractor shall take all necessary means to protect the public and adjoining properties from injury and damage through all phases of this project.

Contractor will submit a written spill prevention plan, safety plan and designate a full time on site representative that is available for after hour emergencies during the execution of this project. All streets and walkways will be kept clear and available for public use during all phases of this project. Certified traffic control labor and devices must be used if there is a need to close a road.

4) Facilities It shall be the responsibility to provide a portable restroom for the labor force. It shall be the responsibility to maintain the usefulness of the facility. The immediate area of the project is not a secure site. Security of the contractor’s equipment is solely upon the contractor. The work area will remain in an orderly fashion with all hazards marked and awareness brought to said hazards during all phases of the work.

Payment 1) Payment upon project completion 2) Payment schedule 3) Performance bond 4) Warranty 1) Payment upon project completion Per RCW 39.08.010/2017.5734.SL, in lieu of a bond, Pend Oreille Fire District #6 shall pay up to 50% of project proposal while the project is open. Upon completion of the identified scopes in the proposal, and any authorized work orders, Pend Oreille Fire District #6 shall pay up to 40% of remaining invoices. The final 10% of the project costs shall be processed for payment to the contractor 30 days after completion and acceptance by Pend Oreille Fire District #6, or until receipt of all necessary releases from Department of Revenue, Employment Security, and Department of Labor/Industry in regard to the project, whichever is later.

ORIf the accepting contractor chooses, with Pend Oreille County Fire District #6, would prefer to use a performance bond for this project.

This project will be paid in full upon completion of all phases of scope

of this proposal and acceptance of all phases and acceptance of all necessary reports. Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 will pay up to 50% of received receipts for total of submitted proposal. The remaining payment for proposal and any approved work orders shall be paid after acceptance of final proposed work completion. The performance bond will be released after schedule of time authorized by such.

2) Payment schedule Completed invoices, not exceed 50% of total proposed costs during an opened project. Invoices of such submitted by close of business, 1700 (5pm) November 6th, 2017. Invoices submitted will be processed on November 9th, 2017 for payment.

Invoices received after November 6th, 2017 will be processed per stipulations of the Project Completion and stipulations agreed upon between all parties.

3) Performance bond As stipulated in Payment upon project completion; it shall be agreed upon by both parties for a performance bond or, 10% holding for stated time period in (1).

4) Warranty Contractor will provide a written warranty that guarantees the materials and labor used on this project for the period of one full calendar year from receipt of invoice. Manufacturer’s warranties will be accepted for materials, considering they meet the time period required.

Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 thanks you for taking the time to review and quote this project.

There will not be a scheduled walk through of the project area, but feel free to visit the site before submitting a quote. It is our goal to maximize the investment we make in our facilities therefore all materials and methods of application will be reviewed to ensure they are in the best interest of the District. Pend Oreille Fire District #6 reserves the right to reject any and all proposals after review of materials used or methods by which those materials will be used. Any missing items or omissions may cause a bid to be considered incomplete or irregular, and rejected on these grounds. The successful Contractor will need to provide Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 all necessary documents including a signed contract before work commences. /s/Vickie Miles Vickie Miles, Administrative Assistant Pend Oreille Fire District #6 Published in The Newport Miner October 4 and 11, 2017.(36-2) __________________________ 2017278 PUBLIC NOTICE S TAT I O N 6 2 S H O P P R O J E C TE L E C T R I C A L I N S TA L L AT I O N Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 is seeking proposals for Station 62 Shop Project Electrical Installation.

The site location is 11 Lancelot Lane, Lot 4 Block 1Usk, WA 99180. This is the future location of a shop for Pend Oreille Fire District #6 to be a measurement of 30’x70’. The following project scope outlines electrical work to be completed, timelines, requirements, and payment. Pend Oreille County Fire District #6, in accordance with Washington State Fire Protection District Bid Law, will utilize the Pend Oreille Fire District Small Works/Vendor roster (RCW 52.14.110, RCW 39.04.280) and MRSC Roster. All labor costs involved with this project shall follow Prevailing Wage as stated by Washington State Labor and Industries for Public Works Projects in Pend Oreille County. The MRSC offers a free option for registration for inclusion. Please visit their website, www. mrscroster.org for further details.

Please contact Vickie Miles at the following with questions regarding this project.

Email granniev@outlook.com Cell 509-671-5035 Project Scope: 1) 400 Amp service 2) 4-End wall outlets 3) 10-side wall outlets 4) 3-single phase power boxes for Box heaters 240 single phase 5) Install 3 box heaters that will be provided 6) 2 rows of overhead outlets for 8’lights 4’ apart. Lights will be provided.

7) 2-power boxes for Ceiling fans.

Fans will be provided.

8) 1-outlet for future garage door opener 9) 1-220 outlet for dryer 10) 1outlet light switch and light for future bathroom 11) Light switches to accommodate

2 side banks of lights.

12) 4 outside outlets (2) on each end of the building. To include weathertight covers.

13) Installation of a transfer switch for power. For future generator hook up.

14) 1- outlet for future clothes washer 15) 1 outlet for future garage door light.

16) Installation of an exhaust fan south end of shop.

Proposal Review/Evaluation Total cost of proposal shall be the primary evaluation of reviewed RFP’s received. It shall be the right of the Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 Administration to also consider performance of proposed RFP’s and may select a higher priced proposal if in its sole determination that the alternate is in the best interest for the District.

Timeline 1)Request Proposal Submissions 2)Workday 3)Weather 4)Project completion date 1)Request Proposal Submissions In resolving that this project falls within the abilities of Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 to use the district’s Small Works/Vendor list and MRSC as needed. It shall be the intent of Pend Oreille Fire District #6 to deliver this project request to those on the list. Delivery of any proposals shall be no later than October 13th, 2017. All interested participants shall return Request For Proposals

by Electric, Mail Service, or In Person, no later than close of business (1700 or 5pm) October 13th, 2017.

Announcement of awarded RFP shall take place October 16th, 2017.

-Electronic Submissions must have a Subject Line of: RFP POFD6 Electrical and submitted to firedist6@ surf1.ws -Mail service can be sent to: RFP POFD6 Electrical c/o POFD#6 7572 LeClerc Road South Newport, WA 99156 -Hand delivery can be performed at the same address as mail service listed above. Please call the contact phone number(s) provided to assure efficient personal delivery.

2)Workday Due to the proximity of private residence; work days will be limited to Monday thru Saturday 0700-1800 (7 am-6pm) 4)Project completion date It is the intent to have all necessary electrical and all related work to this structure completed by November 30, 2017 Requirements 1) Prevailing Wage 2) Insurance/Bond 3) Protection Of Public 4) Facilities 1) Prevailing Wage This is a Public Works Project; Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 will require all contractors to be currently registered with Washington State Labor and Industry. This project requires labor to be paid at prevailing wager for Pend Oreille County.

All contractors will be required to submit an affidavit of wages paid upon completion of the project.

2) Insurance It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to possess and maintain any and all required insurances required by Washington State and Pend Oreille County to provide proposed work. Public liability insurance insuring all operations of insured in the sum of not less than $2,000,000 general liability, property damage and automobile liability. Full workmen’s compensation and employer’s liability insurance is also required.

3) Protection of the Public Contractor shall take all necessary means to protect the public and adjoining properties from injury and damage through all phases of this project.

Contractor will submit a written spill prevention plan, safety plan and designate a full time on site representative that is available for after hour emergencies during the execution of this project. All streets and walkways will be kept clear and available for public use during all phases of this project. Certified traffic control labor and devices must be used if there is a need to close a road.

4) Facilities It shall be the responsibility to provide a portable restroom for the labor force. It shall be the responsibility to maintain the usefulness of the facility. The immediate area of the project is not a secure site. Security of the contractor’s equipment is solely upon the contractor. The work area will remain in an orderly fashion with all hazards marked and awareness brought to said hazards during all phases of the work.

Payment

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1) Payment upon project completion 2) Payment schedule 3) Performance bond 4) Warranty 1) Payment upon project completion Per RCW 39.08.010/2017.5734.SL, in lieu of a bond, Pend Oreille Fire District #6 shall pay up to 50% of project proposal while the project is open. Upon completion of the identified scopes in the proposal, and any authorized work orders, Pend Oreille Fire District #6 shall pay up to 40% of remaining invoices. The final 10% of the project costs shall be processed for payment to the contractor 30 days after completion and acceptance by Pend Oreille Fire District #6, or until receipt of all necessary releases from Department of Revenue, Employment Security, and Department of Labor/Industry in regard to the project, whichever is later.

ORIf the accepting contractor chooses, with Pend Oreille County Fire District #6, would prefer to use a performance bond for this project.

This project will be paid in full upon completion of all phases of scope of this proposal and acceptance of all phases and acceptance of all necessary reports. Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 will pay up to 50% of received receipts for total of submitted proposal. The remaining payment for proposal and any approved work orders shall be paid after acceptance of final proposed work completion. The performance bond will be released after schedule of time authorized by such.

2) Payment schedule Completed invoices, not exceed 50% of total proposed costs during an opened project. Invoices of such submitted by close of business, 1700 (5pm) November 3rd, 2017.

Invoices, of up to 50% of bid, submitted will be processed on November 6th, 2017 for payment.

Invoices received after November 3rd, 2017 will be processed per stipulations of the Project Completion and stipulations agreed upon between all parties.

3) Performance bond As stipulated in Payment upon project completion; it shall be agreed upon by both parties for a performance bond or, 10% holding for stated time period in (1).

4) Warranty Contractor will provide a written warranty that guarantees the materials and labor used on this project for the period of one full calendar year from receipt of invoice. Manufacturer’s warranties will be accepted for materials, considering they meet the time period required.

Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 thanks you for taking the time to review and quote this project.

There will not be a scheduled walk through of the project area, but feel free to visit the site before submitting a quote. It is our goal to maximize the investment we make in our facilities therefore all materials and methods of application will be reviewed to ensure they are in the best interest of the District. Pend Oreille Fire District #6 reserves the right to reject any and all proposals after review of materials used or methods by which those materials will be used. Any missing items or omissions may cause a bid to be considered incomplete or irregular, and rejected on these grounds. The successful Contractor will need to provide Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 all necessary documents including a signed contract before work commences. /s/Vickie Miles Vickie Miles, Administrative Assistant Pend Oreille Fire District #6 Published in The Newport Miner October 4 and 11, 2017.(36-2) __________________________ 2017280 PUBLIC NOTICE N O T I C E O F TA X J U D G M E N T SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to the real property tax Judgment and Order of Sale entered

by Pend Oreille County Superior Court on the 5th day of October, 2017, in proceedings for foreclosure of tax liens upon real property, as provided by law, I shall on the 3rd day of November, 2017 at 10:00 A.M., at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, 625 W. 4th, in Newport, Washington, sell the lands or lots described on the Minimum Bid Sheet (a copy of which is provided free of charge at my office at 625 W. 4th, Newport, Washington), to the highest and best bidder for cash, to satisfy the Continued on 12B

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Continued from 11B full amount of taxes, interest and costs adjudged to be due thereon (as listed in the Minimum Bid Sheet). s/Terri Miller Terri Miller, Treasurer Pend Oreille County Descriptions as follows: Cause Number 17-2-00145-3 PID 7709/Parcel 433921510036.

Legal Description: Lot 9 in Block 6 of the Town of Metaline Falls, Washington, as recorded in Plat Book 1, page 23, records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, Washington.

Approximate property location: 218 E. 5th Ave., Metaline Falls, WA 99153. Minimum Bid: Approximately $3,678.41 plus additional costs to date of sale.

PID 7722/Parcel #433921510049.

Legal Description. Lot 8 in Block 7 of the Town of Metaline Falls, according to the recorded plat thereof in Book 1 of Plats, page 23, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington.

Approximate property location: 215 E. 5th Ave., Metaline Falls, WA 99153. Minimum Bid: Approximately $4,755.67 plus additional costs to date of sale.

PID 9550/Parcel #443009540023.

Legal Description. Lot 10 in Block 3 of the Third Addition to Moon Creek Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof in Book 3 of Plats, page 187, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington. Approximate property location: 480 Casey Rd., Newport, WA 99156. Minimum Bid: Approximately $3,384.45 plus additional costs to date of sale.

PID 10327/Parcel 443035210001.

Legal Description. The easterly half as contained by area of the following described property: That portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 30 North, Range 44 E.W.M., Pend Oreille County, Washington described as follows: Beginning at the North one-quarter corner of Section 35, from which the northwest corner of Section 35 bears South 89°57’ West 2695.16 feet distant; thence South 79°59’ West 586.48 feet to a point marked by an iron Pipe for the true point of beginning; thence first course South 22°28’ East, 130 feet; thence South 62°49’ West 237.23 feet; thence North 22°28’ West 356.84 feet, more or less, to a point on the northerly line of said Section 35; thence along said northerly line North 89°57’ East 255.71 feet; thence South 22°28’ East 109.80 feet, more or less, to the true point of beginning. Carried on the County Assessor’s Tax Rolls as Tax 3A. Approximate property location: 3750 Willms Rd. Elk, WA 99009. Minimum Bid: Approximately $1,625.37 plus additional costs to date of sale.

PID 10329/Parcel #443035210003.

Legal Description. The easterly half as contained by area of the following described tract bounded on the southwesterly side by a line drawn North 31°13’ West: That portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 30 North, Range 44 E.W.M., Pend Oreille County, Washington described as follows: Beginning at the North one-quarter corner of Section 35, from which the northwest corner of Section 35 bears South 89°57’ West 2695.16 feet distant; thence South 72°22’ West 857.08 feet to a point marked by an iron pipe for the point of beginning; thence first course South 5°00’ East, 102 feet; thence South 58°47’ West 359.29 feet; thence South 66°24’ West 253.76 feet, more or less, to a point in the westerly line of the said Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence along said line, North 158.23 feet; thence North 66°24’ East 180.76 feet; thence North 58°47’ East 402.94 feet; thence South 22°28’ East 54.11 feet more or less to the true point of beginning. Carried on the County Assessor’s Tax Rolls as Tax 4A. Approximate property location: 3764 Willms Rd. Elk, WA 99009. Minimum Bid: Approximately $1,686.45 plus additional costs to date of sale.

PID 12799/Parcel #443232000003.

Legal Description. The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; and the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter in Section 32, Township 32 North, Range 44 E.W.M., Pend Oreille County, Washington. Approximate property location: 600 Huntley Ln, Newport, WA 99156. Minimum Bid: Approximately $3,928.12 plus additional costs to date of sale TERMS: Cash, cashier’s check, or money order. NO PERSONAL OR BUSINESS CHECKS ACCEPTED.

No county officer or employee shall directly or indirectly be a purchaser of such property at such sale. RCW 84.64.080.

If you wish to be notified of the next foreclosure sale, please send a stamped self-addressed envelope to: Pend Oreille County Treasurer, PO Box 5080, Newport, WA 991565080.

Published in The Newport Miner October 11, 2017.(37) __________________________ 2017282 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00035-7 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030 Estate of M. KAYE BUSH, 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 11, 2017 /s/ Clifford L. Busch, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group. PLLC Anne McLaughlin, Associate Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner October 11, 18 and 25, 2017.(37-3) _________________________ 2017283 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00037-3 N O N P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.42.030) Nonprobate Estate of MARJORIE A. FOUTS, Deceased.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE As Notice Agent, I have elected to give notice to Decedent’s creditors.

On the date of filing of this Nonprobate Notice to Creditors with the Court: I had no knowledge of: Any other person acting as Notice Agent, or The appointment of a Personal Representative for Decedent’s probate estate in the state of Washington.

According to the records of the Court that were then available: No cause number regarding Decedent had been issued to any other Notice Agent, and No Personal Representative of Decedent’s probate estate had been appointed.

Any person having a claim against Decedent must present the claim: Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and In the manner provided in RCW 11.42.070: By filing with the Court the original of the signed Creditor’s Claim, and By serving upon or mailing by first class mail to me at the address provided below a copy of the signed Creditor’s Claim.

The Creditor’s Claim must be presented by the later to occur of: Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice to you as provided in RCW 11.42.020(2)(c), or Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice.

If the Creditor’s Claim is not presented within the foregoing time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

In accordance with RCW 9A.72.085, I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

SIGNED Date: On September 28, 2017 Place: At Newport, WA Signature: /s/William W. Fouts, Notice Agent Address for Mailing or Service: POB or Street Address: ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anne McLaughlin, Associate Attorney PO Box 301 City, State ZIP: Newport, WA 99156 Date of First Publication of this Notice: October 11, 2017.

Published in The Newport Miner October 11, 18 and 25, 2017.(37-3) __________________________ 2017284 PUBLIC NOTICE 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 PEND OREILLE NO. 17-4-00036-5 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re The Matter of the Estate of: DAVID KENNETH JOHNSON, Deceased.

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the estate. Persons having claims against the deceased must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the Personal Representative or on the attorney of record at the address stated below and must file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice or within four (4) months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or RCW 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred.

DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: OCTOBER 5, 2017 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: OCTOBER 11, 2017 /s/ Debra N. John son DEBRA N. JOHNSON, Personal Representative 100 Orrs Corner Road Elk, WA 99009 J. Scott Miller Law Offices of J. Scott Miller, P.S. W. 201 North River Drive, Suite 305 Spokane, WA 99201 509-327-5591 Attorney for the Estate Published in The Newport Miner October 11, 18 and 25, 2017.(37-3) ________________________ 2017275 THE NEWPORT MINER (USPS 384-400) U.S. POSTAL SERVICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685 1A. Title of publication: The Newport Miner.

1B. Publication No. 384-400.

2. Date of filing: October 1, 2017.

3. Frequency of Issue: Weekly (Wednesday).

3A. No. of issues published annually: 52 3B. annual subscription price: $27.50 4. Location of known office of publication: 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156 5. Location of headquarters of general business offices of publishers: Same.

6. Names and addresses of publisher and managing editor: Publisher & Managing Editor, Michelle Nedved, 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156.

7. Owner: Louie Mullen; 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156.

8. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holder: NONE. 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 484 426 2. Mailed in-county paid subscriptions 1511 1354 3. Paid Distribution outside mails including sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales, and other paid distribution

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outside USPS 892 1382 4. Paid distribution by other classes of mail through the USPS 0 0 C. Total Paid Distribution 2887 3162 D. Free or nominal rate distribution (by mail and outside the mail) 1. Free or nominal rate outside-county copies 8 10 2. Free or nominal rate in county copies 5 6 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 0 E. Total free or nominal rate distribution

13 16

F. Total Distribution C and E)

2900

3178

G. Copies Not Distributed

850

572

H. TOTAL………

3750

3750

I. Percent Paid

99.55% 99.50%

I certify that the statements made above are correct and complete.

(Signed) MICHELLE NEDVED, Publisher Published in The Newport Miner October 11, 2017. (37) ____________________________________ 2017276 T H E G E M S TAT E M I N E R (USPS 419-930) U.S. POSTAL SERVICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685 1A. Title of publication: Gem State Miner.

1B. Publication No. 419-930.

2. Date of filing: October 1, 2017.

3. Frequency of Issue: Weekly (Wednesday).

3A. No. of issues published annually: 52 3B. annual subscription price: $27.50 4. Location of known office of publication: 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156 5. Location of headquarters of general business offices of publishers: Same.

6. Names and addresses of publisher and editor: Publisher & Managing Editor: Michelle Nedved, 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156.

7. Owner: Louie Mullen; 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156.

8. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holder: NONE. 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 16 21 2. Mailed in-county paid subscriptions……

207 154 3. Paid Distribution outside mails including sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales, and other paid distribution outside USPS………….

278 270 4. Paid distribution by other classes of mail through the USPS…..

0 0 C. Total Paid Distribution

501 445

D. Free or nominal rate distribution (by mail and outside the mail) 1. Free or nominal rate outside-county copies..

2 2 2. Free or nominal rate in county copies………

2 3 3. Free or nominal rate Distribution through USPS

by Other Classes of mail 0 0 4. Free or nominal rate Distribution outside the mail (carrier or other means) E. Total free or nominal rate distribution………

F. Total Distribution (C and E)……………..

G. Copies Not Distributed H. TOTAL……………….

4

5

505 450 245 300 750 750

I. Percent Paid …… 99.21% 98.89% I certify that the statements made above are correct and complete.

(Signed) MICHELLE NEDVED, Publisher Published in The Gem State Miner October 11, 2017. (52)