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Anonymous donor pledges $10,000 for Spokane shuttle NEWPORT – An anonymous donor came forward last week with up to $10,000 in matching funds to keep the shuttle between Newport to Spokane in operation. Special Mobility Services Inc., a non-profit 501(c)3 agency, is at risk of ceasing operations between Newport and Spokane, if funds cannot be raised to match See Mobility Services, 2A

Homecoming is here for Cusick, Selkirk By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

Homecoming festivities are in full swing this week at Cusick and Selkirk School Districts, respectively. For Selkirk, Dress Up Days are as follows: Wednesday, Oct. 12 is Wacky Wednesday/ Class Color Day (6th grade in blue, 7th grade in yellow, 8th grade in orange, 9th grade in red, 10th grade in

purple, 11th grade in gray, 12th grade in pink, and school staff in neon). Thursday’s theme is western wear, followed by Spirit Day on Friday. Dress code must be followed. There will be pep assemblies Thursday, Oct. 13 at 2:05 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 14 at 2:20 p.m. Friday’s assembly will be hosted by the Selkirk Cheerleaders.

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

Hold that pose, 1920’s style TOP: From left to right: Melissa Smith, Maggie Christie, and Jackie Bilaski take pictures of their fellow partygoers at the annual Newport Area Chamber of Commerce Gala at the Priest River Event Center last Saturday. The gala, which celebrates local businesses in the Pend Oreille Valley, had a 1920s theme. RIGHT: The ladies of Nomad Coffee Company, located in Oldtown pose in front of one of the 1920s backdrops specially made for last Saturday’s Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce Gala. Nomad was one of several businesses honored at the gala that evening, winning the Best Place for a Coffee award.

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Oldtown Shopko to open in November By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

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Oldtown Mayor Lonnie Orr, left, and city clerk Alicia Ehrmantrout chat with Shopko manger Jaime Louis Friday afternoon during a sneak peak visit to the store set to open in November. Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce president Steve Woods is in the background.

OLDTOWN – The long anticipated opening of Shopko Hometown in Oldtown is set for November. Saturday, Nov. 5 is friends and family night, a cold opening is Sunday, Nov. 6, and the grand opening is Thursday, Nov. 17, with a ceremony at 7:45 a.m. A handful of community members were invited to Oldtown Rotary Park Friday afternoon to meet store manager Jaime Louis and assistant manager Becca Carey, and then tour the new store. A graduate of Eastern Washington University, Louis lives in Spokane Valley and will be com-

muting to Oldtown. He’s excited about the venture though. “I couldn’t pass it up,” he said about being offered the position. Assistant manager Carey is a Newport native who has been commuting to Spokane to work at Walmart for the past 13 years. Shopko opening in Oldtown is a perfect fit for her. “Now I get to stay home,” the Newport graduate said. Hometown Shopkos are smaller than their big box store counterparts, and are designed to be family and community oriented, while providSee Shopko, 2A

B r i e f ly Free food distribution Oct. 20

After school Bible club offered in Blanchard

NEWPORT – There will be a free food distribution Thursday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at American Lutheran Church, 332801 Highway 2 in Newport. Sponsored by the American Lutheran Church and Pend Oreille County Thrivent members, the event provides free produce and nutritious perishable products from 2nd Harvest Foods. The distribution is open to all members of the public and no appointment or documentation is needed. The event will be held outside in rain or shine, so dress accordingly.

BLANCHARD – The Blanchard Community Church, in cooperation with Child Evangelism Fellowship, is hosting a Good News After School Club, Wednesdays starting Oct. 12, from 3:30-5 p.m., at the church. All boys and girls ages 4-12, regardless of religious background, are invited to attend the free meetings. Children must be picked up immediately after the club ends. Be prepared to show picture ID when picking up one’s child. The registration form (available at the church on the first day) requires the names and phone numbers of any people who will be allowed to pick up a

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child if a parent or gaurdian are unable to do so. All club workers are screened as required by CEF’s child protection policy to ensure child’s safety. Questions can be directed to Doug Steiner at 208860-4525.

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West Bonner school district watches state’s move toward enrollment based funding By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – With the Idaho State Legislature looking at changing funding for public schools, West Bonner County School District is crossing its figurative fingers in hopes that new direction will allow it to better fund its operations. Lawmakers in Idaho are considering changing the way public education funding is based, including switching to an enrollment-based funding model, instead of a model based on average daily attendance. This would also allow for stronger health coverage for district employees and allocate more funds for non-certified staff members. “Shifting to an enrollment based model would be a positive for our district, because we would be funded for the number of students enrolled in our district,” said Paul Anselmo, West Bonner County School District Superintendent. “We hire teachers and make decisions on staffing as if every student showed up to school, but are funded currently on average daily attendance. An enrollment based model would allow our district to know exactly how much funding we would receive for our students, and would increase the amount we receive.” For the 2016-17 school year

there are 1,113 students enrolled in West Bonner County School District, which is a 30-student increase from last school year. The general fund budget is $8,528,258, which is approximately a $202,000 increase from the previous year budget. There are 175 employees in the district (including part-time) and 75 certified teachers and three non-certified teachers that have alternative authorizations with the state. That means graduates of accredited colleges or universities who did not major in Education, and who have not yet earned a traditional teaching

of the money is earmarked for specific line items and is not necessarily addressing our needs,” Anselmo said. “An example of this would be the Literacy Intervention money. This money is new to us, but it is designated for a specific purpose. Whereas we have a specific need in Special Education funding or classified salaries, where the funding is severely lacking.” Anselmo credits the Priest River and Oldtown communities for helping provide much needed support for the schools, includ-

ing parent volunteering and donations from local businesses. He added the West Bonner County School District is continuing to reach out to legislators to help them understand the challenges faced by the district. “Reviewing the public education funding formula in Idaho is a great start and we continue to be an advocate for our district in this process,” Anselmo said. “Allowing for some flexibility in spending will hopefully be a key component of the new funding model.”

‘Shifting to an enrollment based model would be a positive for our district …’ Paul Anselmo

West Bonner County School District Superintendent

certificate, can still receive an alternative teaching certificate by satisfying certain requirements. Anselmo pointed out that funding is an issue not only in West Bonner County School District, but in all Idaho school districts. “Although funding has increased from the state, most

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

Hold on to your crown Priest River Lamanna High School senior Prince Collin Dietrick and senior princess Averylynn Summers get ready to make their exit after homecoming ceremonies during halftime at last Friday night’s football game against Kellogg. Royalty kept it rural, riding out on the track on four wheelers.

Homecoming: Football games for both schools Friday From Page 1A

The Homecoming sports schedule for the Selkirk Rangers consists of a home football game versus Inchelium Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. There will be a volleyball doubleheader Saturday, Oct. 15 at Selkirk High School against Almira/Coulee-

Hartline at noon, followed by a game against Odessa-Harrington at 4 p.m. The Homecoming Dance will be Saturday night from 9 p.m. to midnight. Cusick Panthers will partake in their own homecoming celebration this week, with Wednes-

day, Oct. 12 being Color Day (all clothes are the same color, doesn’t matter which color; individual student’s choice). Thursday, Oct. 13 is Patriot Day, followed by Spirit Day on Friday, Oct. 14. Points will be given based on the percentage of students dressed

up in each class. Points will also be given out to classes for games during lunch hour. The class with the most points is declared the winner of homecoming week. There will be a pep assembly during 7th period on Friday, complete with games like elephant bowling, donut eating, and

volleyball serving where hula hoops will be placed on the opposite side of the net and students will try to serve the ball into the hula hoop. Each class will get 30 tries. Cusick football will face off against Northport for the Homecoming game Friday at 7 p.m. There is no homecoming dance.

Mobility Services: 80 percent of riders are low income From Page 1A

a state grant. Rusty Koontz of SMS has been meeting with local government agencies, looking for letters of support and funding. The shuttle had been in operation 20 years, making two runs between Newport and Spokane four days a week. That shuttle doesn’t operate on Tuesdays, but runs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The fare is $5 each direction, Koontz said and the run could deviate up to a mile from the route to pick up people, sometimes at their home, with 24-hour notice. Some 80 percent of the people

who ride the van identify themselves as low-income, Koontz said. About 40 percent are disabled. The shuttle is funded biennially. Koontz said they are in the process of applying for a competitive grant from the state that requires some matching money. Koontz said the match has increased and will continue to increase. In the past SMS has paid the match, but this is the last time they will be able to do it, Kootz said. The application for the 2017-19 funding is due Oct. 10, he said. SMS needs a match of $38,000 to receive the grant money, and continue service from July

1, 2017 to June 30, 2019. The agency has the resources to match approximately $21,000, with $5,000 from Pend Oreille County. An additional $17,000 needs to be raised. The anonymous donor is willing to provide up to $10,000 in funds to match other donations, pledged after Friday, Oct. 7. For every dollar raised from individuals, private businesses, and service organizations the donors will provide a 3 to 1 match. For every dollar raised from a governmental or quasigovernmental organization the donors will provide a 2 to 1 match. Interested parties should con-

tact SMS Site Supervisor Dave Hutchisson at dispatch@specialmobility.org or 509-534-7171. SMS will then share information regarding the service and the grant. Potential donors will be asked to supply a letter of support, pledging a dollar amount for the 2017-19 shuttle service. (A template letter will be available.) SMS will then contact the individuals on July 1, 2017, asking them to submit a check payable to Special Mobility Services for the match they previously pledged in their support letter. SMS representatives are available to provide a presentation regarding the service for any interested agencies or groups.

Shopko: Positions still open in the pharmacy From Page 1A

ing an economic boost to rural America, according to Louis. Of Shopko’s 385 stores, 125 are Hometown stores. Another one recently opened in Bonners Ferry.

The store employs about 30 people, and positions are still open in the pharmacy. Louis said employees vary in age, starting with high school students. Louis said profits at the Hometown stores are better than the box store

models. The Oldtown store includes a drivethrough pharmacy, grocery department, apparel and home goods, including small appliances. Louis said Shopko intends to be part of the community here.

The parking lot will be available for activities, such as trunk or treating, where kids trick-ortreat car to car rather than door to door. Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny will visit, and Priest River Spartan and Newport Grizzly apparel

will be sold. Louis said they’ll also be supporting a variety of fundraisers, giving away $50 gift cards on the spot to organizations looking for donations. Store hours will be 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

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b r i e f ly Volunteers wanted for math curriculum PRIEST RIVER – West Bonner County School District will be adopting a new math curriculum for the district schools. The district is organizing a curriculum adoption committee and wants two community members to volunteer. If interested, go to the West Bonner County School District website, www.sd83. org, to print and fill out the application. It is titled Math Curriculum Application. Hard copies can be picked up at West Bonner County School District central office located at 134 Main St., Priest River. Completed application must be turned into to Cheyenne Lee at the district office before Friday, Oct. 21.

Masons donate money for dyslexic students PRIEST RIVER – Two students at Priest River Junior High will receive one-on-one tutoring for their dyslexia, thanks to a donation from the Kaniksu Masonic Lodge No. 97 in Priest River. Gary Lammers of the lodge presented a check for $1,200, raised during the Priest River Gun Show, to junior high principal Leoni Johnson Monday morning at the school. “We have a number of students that struggle with dyslexia, so we will be using the money to provide a one-on-one person to take them through a program called ‘Susan Barton,’” Johnson said. “This is a program designed to help students that struggle with dyslexia gather skills to help reading become easier for them. We have two students that will participate in this two mornings every week.”

Students find the math at Priest River Elementary PRIEST RIVER – Students at Priest River Elementary got a blast of math last week, thanks to the Priest River Community Foundation. The foundation brought the Pacific Science Center’s Science on Wheels, Mathblast. Mathblast takes students on a mathematical journey far beyond arithmetic. Students practice probability, reflect on symmetry or focus on fractals as they discover how to manipulate math. At an all-school assembly, students helped an aspiring game show host and a caped sidekick “find the math,” as they explained permutations by looking in a clothes closet, studied a scale and spatial reasoning by packing a lunchbox, and predicted the probability of a rubber chicken dancing by itself. A mini science center was brought to the school with a portable tabletop exhibit set, experiments and activities. Students then returned to their classroom for hands-on lessons.

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Learning about power Kindergarteners from Stratton Elementary got a tour of the Pend Oreille Public Utility District last week, part of Public Power Week.

STCU awards $20,000 in classroom grants NEWPORT – Spokane Teachers Credit Union presented $250 checks to area teachers last week. The teachers can spend the money on anything they believe will enhance students’ classroom experience, whether basic or something special. STCU is a not-for-profit credit union founded by teachers. STCU notified 68 of the winners on Wednesday, Oct. 5, which was World Teachers’ Day, as well as National Do Something Nice Day. Another 12 winners will be drawn in November, after Spokane Public Schools has its annual benefits fairs. That’s when Spokane’s classroom staff can enter the drawing. The winners in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties are: • In Newport School District: Lindsay Hicks-Frazer, Newport High School and Carlyn Barton, Sadie Halstead Middle School

• In Cusick School District: Scott Adamson, Cusick Middle School and Tamara Lang, Bess Herian Elementary School • In West Bonner School District: Monica Lederle at Priest River Junior High and Mona Sage at Priest River Elementary School Continuing a long tradition, STCU provided meals, refreshments and door prizes at back-to-school events for more than 6,000 educators and other staff in 20 public school districts in Eastern Washington and North Idaho this year. The credit union will also help out at the Spokane Public Schools’ remaining events. Classroom staff that attended those events entered drawings for classroom grants. It is the sixth year that STCU has offered the grant drawings, although this year’s drawings were greatly expanded to include more recipients.

Immunization survey shows Washington’s kids are better protected OLYMPIA – Immunization rates of toddlers in Washington are increasing, and meeting state and national public health goals. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this year’s annual National Immunization Survey shows Washington is better than the national average for most childhood vaccines. The state recorded increased rates over last year for nine out of 10 vaccines and met national targets for several of those. In addition, the state surpassed its own

goal of 72.6 percent completing the full childhood series of vaccines; the rate this year was just more than 77 percent. “We’re very pleased with this year’s results because it shows that most parents are getting their children immunized, but there is more work to do. Any drop in immunization coverage will increase our community’s risk,” State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy said. Also encouraging is this year’s MMR vaccination rate for Washington, 95 percent, which is the highest it’s ever been in this

survey and above the level needed for community protection against measles. MMR protects against measles, mumps, and rubella viruses. The Childhood Vaccine Program provides vaccines at no cost to kids younger than 19, though health care providers may charge an office visit or administration fee. For help finding a health care provider or an immunization clinic, contact a local health agency or the WithinReach Family Health Hotline at 1-800-3222588.

Priest River Chamber president steps down PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Chamber of Commerce is looking for new board members and a president, with the resignation of Kerri Martin, effective Sept. 1. Martin has served on the chamber board for nine years, as president for the last six. She and her husband own the Beardmore Bistro and Wine

Bar. Her husband, Jim, is mayor of Priest River. “We have accomplished many great things for this community,” Martin said in an email to chamber members. “I resigned as president on Sept. 1 giving someone else the See PR CHAMBER, 6A

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Syrian pictures heartbreaking reminder of how good we have it

nother photo emerged from the Syrian civil war this week of a child smeared in blood, shocked and crying for her dad after her house was bombed and fell on her and her family. The image of a 5-year-old boy shell shocked and wiping blood from his head onto his chair grabbed the world’s attention several weeks ago. And it’s already been more than a year since the body of a drowned toddler washed up on the Mediterranean shoreline, his family fleeing the Syrian civil war. These images of children suffering are especially difficult to look at, worse than the images we’re used to seeing of war in far off lands. Meanwhile on the other side of the world, in virtually another world, we are obsessed with the mudslinging, video tapes, Wikileaks and emails surrounding a presidential election that defies all expectations and decorum. While we all shake our heads at the state of our political landscape, we need to remember how good we have it. Yes we have two less than ideal presidential candidates. Yes, racial tensions are high throughout the country and no one knows how to fix it. And yes, terrorism is a real threat here. But we aren’t in a civil war – yet anyway – and we still live in relative peace and security here. During these tumultuous weeks to come, lets remember that we do actually care about each other, regardless of party line and religious background. We are Americans, and do live in the greatest country on Earth. -MCN

A to Z lawsuit arbitrary, frivolous By Mike Manus, Chairman, Karen Skoog, Vice Chairwoman, Stephen Kiss Pend Oreille County Board of Commissioners

Many in Northeast Washington agree that proactive management is necessary to restore the health of our overstocked forests and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire. Nowhere is that agreement more evident than on the Colville National Forest. Thanks to a collaborative effort among diverse interests, a unique public-private partnership was formed to help thin the forest, restore streams to improve water quality and repair washed-out roads in the Mill Creek watershed. Unfortunately, an outside group from Montana has filed a lawsuit to stop the plan, highlighting the need for Congress to protect forest health projects that are developed and supported by a local forest collaborative. Such collaborative efforts are essential because as many as 80 million acres of federal forest land is vulnerable to wildfire, insects and disease. Due to current federal policies and chronic budget shortfalls, the U.S. Forest Service is capable of restoring only a fraction of these forests back to health. Today over half of the agency’s budget is spent fighting wildfire, limiting resources and personnel for the kind of programs that help prevent catastrophic wildfires in the first place. The Forest Service also spends $350 million per year simply to satisfy environmental analysis requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and millions more to defend forest projects against serial litigation from a handful of fringe environmental groups. Faced with these challenges it’s difficult for the agency to restore our region’s national forests by itself. In the case of the Mill Creek watershed, the Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition (NEWFC) collaboratively agreed on the need to restore the watershed by actively managing a portion of the landscape. The coalition, representing local timber companies, conservation groups, tribes and others, found common ground and made compromises to help produce two restoration projects under the 54,000-acre “A to Z” pilot plan that promises to protect and enhance the forests’ recreation and wildlife values while supporting jobs in rural communities. Approximately 15,000 acres in North Fork and approximately 13,000 acres in Middle/South Fork will receive various treatments. To move the project forward, the USFS went through the bid process and Vaagen Brothers Lumber of Colville was awarded the bid. Vaagen Brothers Lumber stepped up and invested private money to See A to Z, 5A

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yo u r o p i n i o n Failed leadership in the sheriff’s office To the editor: I am writing in response to the articles published in local media outlets about a Democratic field organizer allegedly harassed by supporters of Republican candidate Heather Scott. I am appalled by the incident in which a deputy allegedly stated that Democrats are not a protected “class” in our county. For a deputy to say that the Sheriff’s office would not ensure that a political worker could safely represent a candidate for state public office is unacceptable. This unprofessional behavior shows a complete lack of respect for Bonner County citizens, and represents a failure in leadership within the department. As Americans, we all have the right to freedom of speech. However, we do not have the right to threaten, intimidate, harass, or apply coercion that attempts to force change in others’ personal political beliefs. It is this demonstration of unlawful behavior by the Sheriff’s own team that causes us all to question the ethical and professional standards set in place by this Sheriff. It does not have to be this way! Under my leadership every citizen, regardless of race, religion, or political preference will have equal protection. This incident is just one of many current examples of the dysfunction in the Sheriff’s Office. I will bring back honesty, integrity and leadership to the department. It’s time for a change. You DO have a choice. -Terry Ford Sandpoint

Eugene a good friend, commissioner To the editor: Bob Eugene is my friend and neighbor. I have known him for a number of years. I know him to be kind, generous, compassionate, moral and intelligent. These are great traits for a friend and will be just as good of traits for a county commissioner. I know that Bob works tirelessly to study all sides of every single issue that might be important to our county or to the larger area in

which we live. Bob is well educated, and very dedicated. A vote for Bob Eugene will not be a wasted vote. -Kathy Fairbairn Diamond Lake

Trump offers nothing to identify with To the editor: I wonder how many overweight women are going to vote for Donald Trump for president. Many women who exceed size 12 apparently will vote for Trump even though he says that they are fat and like “Miss Piggy.” Such thinking would be like divorcing your wife because she gains weight after marriage. The objectification of women isn’t something that a male presidential candidate should tout on his resume. It’s not smart, and it’s certainly not presidential. I can’t imagine Hillary dishing fat men the same way that Trump talks about fat women. There is a difference between opposing political correctness and acting like a president who is supposed to represent all Americans. This political season has dismissed most of the rules associated with civil behavior. I wonder if Trump’s plans to “make America great again” include actions to make women thin again. Just vote for Trump and shed those pounds that hung on after giving birth. Could a Trump presidency be the motivation that overweight women need to lose weight? Trump could add a weight loss plan to complement his line of failed businesses. I recall in high school having to be fit enough to pass President Kennedy’s fitness test which included running a mile and a half. Perhaps President Trump could do the same for women’s physical fitness. Even if it’s change you want by voting for Trump, I can’t imagine women supporting an overweight man who thinks that they are fat. Looking at Trump I can’t find anything that most Americans can identify as personal traits with which to identify. Degrading women and people who are sick or disabled is not a reason to vote for Trump. That is unless you actually identify with his behavior and

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During the tumult of the presidential races, it can be easy to overlook local and state political races that affect our communities and livelihoods. Do you pay attention to local candidates’ races?

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-Pete Scobby Newport

Eugene is best for commissioner To the editor: This election year is important at every level. That includes electing local candidates as well as national candidates. After all, this is our home territory. We need to support and elect the best we can find. I urge voters in Pend Oreille County to consider and vote for Bob Eugene for County Commissioner, District 1. Bob is very knowledgeable about regulations, solving problems, and negotiating situations. He has attended commission meetings regularly and researched rules and ordinances. His attitude, intelligence, experience and knowledge will be big assets for the management of our county government. Finally, Bob is a very nice individual who listens to citizens, tries to help people, and who would work for us all. -Paula Greenfield Newport

Taylor right for the job To the editor: I know Jessica Taylor. I like her. I respect her. She is smart, capable, and conservative. Jessica is currently a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Stevens County. She has judicial experience as a former Stevens County Superior Court and District Court Commissioner and Judge Pro tem. Jessica has also worked as an attorney in private practice and is an honorably discharged U.S. Air Force veteran. Jessica Taylor is endorsed by community and justice system leaders, such as: State Senator Brian Dansel; Superior Court Judges Patrick Monasmith (position one) and Rebecca Baker (retired); Prosecutors Tim Rasmussen (Stevens) and Kathryn Burke (Ferry); Stevens County Sheriff Kendle Allen; five current and former County Commissioners, and many others. Jessica Taylor’s opponent is a fine gentleman who has practiced family and civil law for many years. See Letters, 5A

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However, Jessica’s judicial and criminal law experience sets her apart as the candidate who is best prepared to be our next Superior Court Judge. I would like to congratulate Jessica Taylor and Mr. Williams for running clean and respectful campaigns. I was honored to serve as a Stevens County Commissioner for eight years. I retired eight years ago, but I still feel the same sense of loyalty to my constituents and the citizens of the 7th Legislative District. I believe Jessica is exactly the candidate we need on the bench for Superior Court Judge. Please join me in voting Jessica Taylor for Superior Court Judge, Position Two, by marking Jessica (Taylor) Reeves on your ballot. Thank you. -Tony Delgado Republican, Former Stevens County Commissioner Loon Lake

Saudi Arabia vote shows incompetence To the editor: My previous letter to the editor about the errant 9/11 lawsuits against Saudi Arabia law somehow was published stating Cathy McMorris Rodgers didn’t think it out and “voted” for the veto, rather than my intended comment the she “didn’t think it out and vote for the veto.” She voted for the law, not for the veto. Sorry for any confusion. As long as the subject is being polled this week, I have the further comments on our national government’s incompetence: The next day after this anti-sovereign immunity law’s veto over-ride was done, the Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell, admitted to not thinking through the adverse effects of this law. Although the President had warned Congress of the adverse effects since the month of April, Congress blamed him for not better getting through to them. Saudi Arabia strenuously objected to the proposed law and now is so upset with the U.S. Congress that it joined it’s

terrorist adversary, Iran, in an OPEC agreement to reduce oil production, to raise global oil prices, yet allow Iran to slightly increase production to recover from past U.S. lead sanctions. This liability exposure of our soldiers and consulate diplomats, who previously enjoyed sovereign immunity, is a real boon to trial lawyers, so I should be reviving my old profession. I haven’t seen the figures on what the economic cost estimates of this law is going to be from opening the door to all the potential litigation, but my bet is the government accounting office will advise Congress to repeal or modify the law quickly. Some have called this “craven incompetence” to vote as Congress did. -Duane Schofield Cusick

McMorris Rodgers’ voting record is appalling To the editor: Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ empty promises and lies, and her allegiance to Donald Trump’s racist, hate-filled misogynistic message belie her self-proclaimed image of a caring individual. Her voting history is a matter of public record, and her lack of support for basic needs such as food (voted against SNAP), health care (voted more than 50 times to repeal the ACA), and fair wages (voted against equal pay) is appalling. As a woman, I find it unconscionable that she voted against the Violence Against Women Act. To hear her speak, one would think that she has single-handedly saved Fairchild, the family farm, and the region’s forests, but again, her voting stance of many of these issues doesn’t add up. Much of her support money comes from corporations and outside interests, and these are the interests she serves. Joe Pakootas has the experience, background and qualifications to represent us in Congress. He is strong on the environment, and believes that

the Earth was entrusted to us to preserve for future generations. His stance on criminal background checks and denying gun sales to persons on the “NoFly” list would make our world safer than McMorris Rodgers insistence on constitutional rights for those who wish to harm us. Despite what the NRA and GOP have told us, no one’s guns have been taken, nor will they be, unless they are criminals, in which case they have forfeited the right to bear arms. For too long, the citizens of the 5th Congressional District of Washington have not had a voice in Congress, and it’s long past a “time for change.” I trust Joe Pakootas to represent all of us in Congress and encourage you to vote for Joe in November. -Gail Cory-Betz Newport

Monasmith a champion for children To the editor: Please join me in voting to re-elect Pat Monasmith for Superior Court Judge in the Tri-county area. As the Program Manager for Stevens County CASA, I have been in Judge Monasmith’s courtroom too many times to count over the years as we advocate for the best interests of children in foster care. I have watched him rule over many difficult and heart wrenching dependency cases and he has done so with fairness and compassion. Most importantly, Judge Monasmith is a champion for the children of Stevens County, always working to ensure that our most vulnerable citizens are cared for and protected. It is critical that we have judges who are knowledgeable, experienced and compassionate while also being fiercely independent and calm under pressure. I know Pat Monasmith to be all of the above and I enthusiastically endorse him for re-election of Superior Court Judge. I know he will keep our children safe. -Wendi Andres, Program Manager Stevens County CASA Kettle Falls

A to Z: From Page 4A

enable the Forest Service to meet the agency’s analysis and implementation costs under NEPA. Through a stewardship agreement, an independent environmental firm was tasked with studying the landscape and designing the projects. They reported directly to the Forest Service, ensuring that the two projects under the A to Z plan would be implemented in a sustainable and responsible way. Efforts to restore the landscape wouldn’t have been possible without the collaborative agreement and the public-private partnership to make certain the projects could advance while fulfilling all environmental requirements. The project gained the support of U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers. On Aug. 12 coalition members held a ceremony to celebrate the implementation of the A-Z plan and the beginning of forest restoration work. A week did not pass before the Montana-based Alliance for the Wild Rockies filed a lawsuit to bring work to a halt, initiating a legal process that threatens this critical project and will take considerable time and money to resolve. The group was invited to participate in collaboration on the project multiple times, but declined. It’s just the latest example of how collaborative efforts are constantly undone by outside fringe groups that

are reflexively opposed to forest health projects. Sen. Cantwell and Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers have an opportunity over the coming weeks to address this problem and ensure more collaborative forest health projects can succeed. Both belong to a conference committee that is negotiating comprehensive energy and public lands legislation pending before Congress. The House passed a provision that would require outside litigants to post a bond before they can tie up collaborative projects in court. The Senate does not favor this approach, but some Senators have proposed an alternative that would provide binding, baseball-style arbitration that incentivizes would-be litigants to offer management solutions, rather than roadblocks. Such an approach would discourage fringe groups that choose not to participate in the process, but then file objections and block forest health projects in court. Washington State’s congressional delegation should lead efforts to find common ground on reforms that discourage arbitrary and frivolous litigation against the Forest Service. It would go far to provide certainty that the time, expense, and hard work of forest collaboration is worthwhile in achieving our shared commitment to restoring the health of our forests.

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Local author caps off epic Public Meeting Notification trilogy with newest novel

Removal & Replacement of SH 41, Burlington Northern RR BR, Bonner Co, Bridge #14255 Tues. Oct 18th • 4-7pm Oldtown Visitor Center / Rotary Park 68 Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) values your opinion and is inviting residents of both of both Washington and Idaho to attend a public meeting for the proposed project.

ITD is proposing the removal and replacement of the existing bridge structure, which spans the BNSF railroad, located on SH-41 at approximately MP 38.71, in both Bonner County, Idaho and Pend Oreille County, Washington. The bridge structure and centerline of the SH-41 roadway is located on the Idaho/Washington state line within the limits of the proposed project, with portions of the existing roadway and bridge located in both states. The proposed project will include replacement of the existing bridge with a wider bridge that extends the three lane section across the bridge to match the existing roadway section to the north and south. The project will also include roadway and sidewalk improvements between 4th Street and 1st Street. Minor Right-of-Way acquisitions is anticipated. The open house meeting will provide the public with the opportunity to review and comment on initial bridge and roadway layout and design. The projects projected timeline; environmental process; and cursory estimate of Right-of-Way acquisition will also be exhibited.

PRIEST RIVER – Local author Charity Luthy, who writes under the pseudonym C. Anne Morgan, released the last book in her Sorrow Stones historical fantasy trilogy of novels on Oct. 1. The latest book, Night Fades, completes the epic time travel/fantasy story set in 11th century Scotland, Normandy and England, and modern day Scotland and Hudson Valley, New York, and tells the tale of Rhiannon, who is charged with protecting magical gemstones, called Bròn Seud, or Sorrow Stones, as she tries to rid herself of the curse that comes with them. Luthy first began writing this story in 1996. Inspired by Scottish history and Celtic myths and legends, she has crafted an epic tale that interweaves history and fantasy elements, such as time travel and immor-

website, Gaelic Shadows (www.gaelicshadows. com). Charity also plans to release the entire series as a single title later this year. C. Anne Morgan is Luthy’s pseudonym. Luthy grew up in rural north Idaho, and began writing at the age of nine. She is the author of Night Cry, A Night Borrowed, Night Fades, and her father’s hilarious memoirs, Hold My Beer, and is currently at work on Devil’s Handiwork, which tells the tale of a disaffected corporate superspy with a secret. Also in the works are the sequel to her father’s memoirs, a cookbook, a book of poetry, and a book of sci-fi/fantasy short stories. Charity holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Leadership from Gonzaga University, and is the owner of local web design company, Crescent Moon Design Studio.

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The public is invited to attend the open house anytime between 4 and 7 p.m., review the materials and comment on the proposed project or provide additional information for the Department to consider. ITD and Consultant staff will be available to answer your questions and review the proposal with you. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify ITD Staff at 600 W Prairie Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 - Phone # (208) 772-1202, at least three working days prior to the meeting.

tality, with modern legends, including the Knights Templar and the Money Pit. Fans of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series of novels and the Highlander movies and television series should find the Sorrow Stones trilogy an altogether engrossing read, according to a press release. The first book in the series, Night Cry, was originally released in October 2005. The sequel, A Night Borrowed, was originally released October 2009. Both novels have been re-issued alongside Night Fades, and all three volumes include illustrations by local artist, Caitlin Mason. The complete Sorrow Stones trilogy is available in print and electronic book formats from Lulu (www.lulu.com), Amazon Kindle (www.amazon. com), and Barnes & Noble Nook (www.bn.com), as well as from the author’s

BOISE – Two rate adjustments that became effective Oct. 1 for customers of Avista Utilities will result in an overall rate reduction of about 0.3 percent for residential and small-farm customers. Customers will be given a $516,000 rebate as part of Avista’s annual Power Cost Adjustment (PCA), but that rebate is not as large as last year, so the result is a slight increase in the PCA of about 0.2 percent as approved by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. However, at the same time, a rebate given to residential and small-farm customers from the Bonneville Power Administration’s Residential Exchange Program is increasing slightly. The net result of both the PCA and BPA’s credit is a decrease of 0.3 percent or about 30 cents per month on an average residential monthly bill. Every year on Oct. 1, the variable portion of Avista rates is adjusted up or down depending on the previous year’s power supply expense, which is largely determined by changes in hydroelectric generation and market prices for natural

gas and electricity. Lower natural gas prices and less operating expense at the Colstrip and Kettle Falls plants kept power supply costs down for Avista. But hydro generation that was 13 percent below normal, more expense related to the operation of the Palouse Wind plant and a change in the contract between Avista and Clearwater Paper resulted in overall greater PCA expense. Thus, the size of the PCA rebate to customers is reduced from 0.032 cents per kilowatt-hour to 0.017 cents per kWh. Offsetting the PCA increase is a larger credit than currently given residential and small-farm customers as a result of the BPA Residential Exchange Program. BPA credits residential and small-farm customers of utilities who live near BPA’s hydroelectric projects along the Columbia River. The credit fluctuates each year depending on a formula BPA uses to calculate the benefit. A higher benefit this year results in an overall decrease to residential and small-farm customers of 0.5 percent.

PR CHAMBER: From Page 3A

opportunity to continue leading this chamber in a positive direction. The current board members have all served for a good many years and know it’s time for some great new ideas and fresh energy.” The chamber sponsors events such as Timber Days in July and Oktoberfest in September, bringing hundreds of visitors to the community, Martin said. “We are in desperate need of new volunteers

and people to continue this event and others,” she said. The board is accepting nominations from those with positive ideas and who are willing to support the ongoing efforts of the chamber promoting business and tourism. The chamber met Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. The office is located at 119 Main St., on the main floor of the Beardmore Building in downtown Priest River. Call 208-448-2721 or email prchamber@con-

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Correction A letter to the editor by Duane Schofield in last week’s issue of The Miner regarding the 9/11 legislation that would allow families of victims to sue Saudi Arabia, was edited incorrectly. It should have read that Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers didn’t think it out and vote for the veto. We regret any confusion this may have caused.

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Sports

b r i e f ly Lady Panthers take week off CUSICK – The Cusick volleyball team returned to the court Tuesday, after The Miner went to press, hosting Valley Christian. They host Almira/ Coulee-Hartline Saturday, Oct. 15, and then host Northport Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m.

Priest River cross country to go for the trophy By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

SANDPOINT – The cross country meet Saturday, Oct. 8 at Sandpoint’s Traver’s Park was a good one for the Priest River Lamanna High School team, with the Spartan harriers earning top spots. Several boys placed in the top seven of all the schools in North Idaho and around the area, according to coach Lance Clark. “On our boys, both Caleb Gleason and Cameron Parkes both made the top six and seven of all-time lists according to the times they produced,” Clark said. Both Jordan Phillips and Slava Negrieieva topped out the top 17. Freshman Nicodemus Eisler put himself on the top five all time freshmen list. There were also strong performances by Leif Williams and Kyler Lord, both getting their personal best for the sport. For the girls, Anara Seiler got on the top three of the girls all-time list at PRLHS, as well as Izzie Schmidt getting 13th on the all-time list with her performance. Sharnai Hogan and Julia Rantala both got personal bests, and Rienie Proctor improved her time since coming off an injury she got earlier this season. “We had a few not show up and a few that did not finish due to injury during the race, but we look forward to them coming back to give it another try this Thursday at Kellogg,” Clark said. “Our boys will look at trying for another trophy as a repeat of last year.” The Spartan harriers will travel to the Ben Castro Invitational at Pinehurst Golf Course Thursday, Oct. 13.

Lady Spartans blaze their way to districts with two wins

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

Priest River falls to Timberlake PRIEST RIVER – Priest River fell to Timberlake in four games Thursday, Oct. 6. Timberlake’s Matraca Rocheleau led the Tigers with 49 assists and 24 digs. Priest River won the first match 25-21, but Timberlake swept the last three 25-16, 25-23, 25-15. Emilee Clark had 15 kills, two aces and eight blocks for Priest River. Olivia Witter finished with 17 assists and Catherine Gamma had eight blocks. Priest River sits in third place behind Timberlake and Bonners Ferry, with a 2-3 league record and 3-8 overall. Kellogg and Coeur d’Alene Charter are in fourth and fifth. The Spartans hosted Kellogg Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They then travel to Kellogg Thursday, Oct. 13. Both games start at 7 p.m.

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Priest River trounced Kellogg soundly in last Friday’s Homecoming game, beating the Wildcats 35-0.

Spartans skin Wildcats in Homecoming victory

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – It was a thorough victory for Priest River Lamanna High School’s Homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 7, with the Spartans beating Kellogg 35-0. “The guys came out really fired up for this game and it showed,” Coach Shane Douglas said. “Our defense played physical and our offensive line dominated inside. It was a real good offensive running game for us.” Priest River is now 1-0 in conference and 2-3 overall. Kellogg is now 0-1 in conference and 1-5 overall. Since the Spartans were able to gain such a large lead early on in the game, they were able to put their underclassmen on the field, starting right after half time in key positions. “We were able to open our playbook more this game, as we have been trying not to show everything we can do against our earlier opponents because we wanted our league teams to be a

little less prepared to play against us this year,” Douglas said. A 51-yard run by Robbie Anselmo On Deck: Vs. Timberlake: Friday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m.

and a 15-yard reception by Collin Dietrick went far in securing the Spartans’ hold over the Wildcats, who just couldn’t shake loose of Priest River’s offense. The Spartans will now prepare for their game against the Timberlake Tigers at home on Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. “We have an extreme challenge this Friday against Timberlake,” Douglas said. “They have dominated the Intermountain League for several years and are always a tough team to play against. “We will spend this week really preparing for this challenge and are looking to get a win and go 2-0 in our league; that’s our only focus right now.”

Selkirk sweeps Wellpinit IONE – The Selkirk volleyball team swept Wellpinit Saturday, Oct. 10. The Rangers won 25-11, 25-12, 25-9, and sit in first place in the Northeast 1B North On Deck:

See Spartans, 9A

Grizzlies roast Rams, will go after Eagles By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

RIVERSIDE – Newport High School football had a successful game against the Riverside Rams, winning 26-0. Jesse Reyes rushed for 118 yards on 21 carries with a touchdown to help visiting Newport (4-2, 3-1) over Northeast A League opponent Riverside (1-5, 1-4) 26-0. “I thought that we played a solid game in all three phases, outside of a few turnovers and alignments issues,” said Newport football coach Zac Farnam. “We physically dominated the game and our kids had a great understanding of the game plan for the week.” Farnam also noted that the Grizzlies were able to get an early touchdown on a trick play where Danny Bradbury was

able to choose to run or pass. Newport hit Owen Leslie down the seam for an early touchdown to help get started in On Deck: Vs. Lakeside: Friday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m.

the right direction. He credited Robby Owen as adding an amazing catch later in the game for another score. “Defensively, Andy Russell and Robby Owen played outstanding,” Farnam said. Also leading the offense was quarterback Koa Pancho, who passed for 146 yards with two touchdowns and rushed for another. Leslie was the main focus, catching both of Pancho’s touchdown passes. Newport will play Lakeside at Ellersick Field in Newport Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.

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Vs. Almira/Coulee-Hartline: Saturday, Oct. 15, Noon Vs. Odessa: Saturday, Oct. 15, 4 p.m.

League. They are undefeated at 6-0. Republic, Northport, Inchelium, Curlew and Cusick round out the rest of the league. Jenna Couch had four assists and six aces for Selkirk. Lexi Ellsworth had four kills and Emma Avey finished with three digs. The Rangers hosted Columbia Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Almira/ Coulee-Hartline Saturday, Oct. 15 at noon, and then host Odessa later that day at 4 p.m.

LAKELAND – The first round of the Intermountain League District Soccer Tournament included a match between the Priest River Spartans and the St. Maries Lady Lumberjacks Saturday, Oct. 8, with Priest River winning 3-1. St. Maries was the first team on the scoreboard when a shot bounced off the left goal upright in the 14th minute, hitting the Priest River keeper and deflecting into the goal. Priest River’s Avery Summers responded in the 27th minute with an assist by Hannah Brengle, tying the score at 1-1 at the end of the first half. Both teams came out strong in the second half, according to Priest River Lamanna High School girls’ soccer coach Shannon Fraser. Priest River was able to capitalize in the 53rd minute when Brengle found the back of the net with an assist by Summers. A handball in the St. Maries penalty area gave the

Wednesday, Oct. 12

- Cusick

Newport Cross Country at Northeast A League Meet: 4 p.m. - Colville High School

Cusick Volleyball vs. Almira/Coulee-Hartline: TBA - Cusick

Thursday, Oct. 13 Priest River Cross Country at Ben Castro Invite: 3:30 p.m. - Kellogg High School

Selkirk Volleyball vs. Odessa: 4 p.m. - Selkirk

Newport Volleyball vs. Lakeside: 6:30 p.m. - Nine Mile, Spokane

Priest River Volleyball at 3A District 1 Championship: TBA - Kellogg High School

Friday, Oct. 14

No. 10 Jenna Counch goes up for the hit for Selkirk. The Rangers remain undefeated after beating Wellpinit in three games last Saturday.

Cusick shuts out Columbia By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick football team shut out Columbia Friday night, 30-0. “We still came out a little flat,” coach Troy Hendershott said. “Not on defense – I’m pretty darn sure … we held them under 150 yards total on offense.” Columbia didn’t get a first down until the third quarter. Cusick scored in the first quarter on

a 16-yard pass from Jed Cupp to Dylan Hendershott. In the second quarter, On Deck: Vs. Northport: Friday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m.

Cupp connected with Hendershott again in the second quarter on 65-yard TD pass. The Panthers scored twice in the See Panthers, 10A

Selkirk Volleyball vs. Almira/Coulee-Hartline: Noon - Selkirk

Newport Girls Soccer vs. Lakeside: 4 p.m. - Nine Mile, Spokane

Priest River Volleyball vs. Bonners Ferry: 7 p.m. - Bonners Ferry

Miner photo|Rosemary Daniel

Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School

Priest River Football vs. Timberlake: 7 p.m. Priest River Newport Football vs. Lakeside: 7 p.m. - Newport Cusick Football vs. Northport: 7 p.m. - Cusick Selkirk Football vs. Inchelium: 7 p.m. - Selkirk

Saturday, Oct. 15 Cusick Volleyball vs. Odessa-Harrington: TBA

Monday, Oct. 17

Tuesday, Oct. 18 Newport Girls Soccer vs. Freeman: 4 p.m. Newport Cusick Volleyball vs. Northport: 5:30 p.m. Cusick Newport Volleyball vs. Freeman: 6:30 p.m. Newport

Wednesday, Oct. 19 Newport Cross Country at Northeast A League Meet: 4:45 p.m. - Freeman High School

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SPORTS

October 12, 2016 |

Spartans: Came back in the second half From Page 8A

Spartans an opportunity to score, but the penalty kick failed to convert, with the St. Maries keeper able to deflect the ball, sending it outside the penalty area. Priest River’s Karah Fink gained control of the ball and was able to score in the 58th minute. For the remaining 22 minutes, both teams fought fiercely to find the back of the net. Multiple attempts were made by both the Spartans and Lumberjacks, with equal possession throughout the end of the second half. Priest River’s sweeper Elizabeth Downs consistently thwarted St. Maries breakaways, with assistant coach Craig Brengle stating, “Her speed and ball control was a huge asset in containing St. Maries’ attacks. The entire defense line and their playing abilities, including keeper Lilly Hernandezs’ saves, were crucial for today’s win.” Hernandez had 11 saves. St. Maries saves were unrecorded. Priest River took 29 shots on goal, while St. Maries shots were unrecorded. The Lady Spartans continued the winning streak earlier in the week, ending their regular season games strong with

a 3-2 win against Kellogg Thursday, Oct. 6. Kellogg came out strong the first half to lead 2-0 with goals in the 10th minute and 18th minute. Priest River pressed on, however, coming back in the second half of the game to score two goals in 65th minute. The first was by Fink with the assist from Rachel Akre. Akre scored the second with the assist from Lillian Nolan. Once ahead, both teams battled back and forth till the final minute of the game when Fink sealed the win off another assist from Akre. “Our defense and midfielders kept building passes constantly with hard work, but it was Fink and Akre who never gave up and persevered upfront till they got their goal,” Fraser said. Hernandez played keeper for Priest River and made nine saves from 15 shots on goal. Kellogg’s keeper made 20 saves off of 27 shots. With Saturday’s win against St. Maries, the Lady Spartans advanced to play Post Falls Tuesday, Oct. 11 in an away game. Results for that game will be in next week’s newspaper. If they win Tuesday, they will go on to play an as yet unspecified opponent in an away game, Thursday, Oct. 13.

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

Newport’s Emily Jurgens goes shoulder-to-shoulder with a Colville player last Thursday.

Lady Grizzlies battle through losses to Colville, Medical Lake By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – It was a nail-biter of a game when Newport High School girls’ soccer faced off against Colville Thursday, Oct. 6 at Ellersick Field. The Lady Grizzlies lost 3-2, but held their own against the Indians, who had no qualms about shoulder-to-shoulder challenging when playing the ball. In the first half of the game, scoring was 1-1. Newport scored first from Sammy Siemsen who kicked a swift crossing ball that went to the far post and Cydni Lewis headed it in. Colville came back to tie it up just before the half. In the second half the Lady Grizzlies did not start well. “We were very sluggish defensively and could not get the ball cleared,” coach Jeremy Lewis said. “Eventually, we settled down though and actually went ahead 2-1 on a nice goal from Emily Bronkhorst at the 57th minute.”

Colville came back strong with a well-executed long shot from the right side, going over the Newport goalkeeper’s head. Then Colville followed that up with a score of the 79th minute, right at the end of the game off a corner kick, which according to Lewis, “was fairly devastating given that we played well and were really hoping that we would win our first league game.” Both Newport and Colville had 10 saves. Newport had its first game of the week Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Medical Lake, where the Grizzlies lost to the Cardinals, 6-2. Medical Lake scored five unanswered goals following a 2-1 deficit in the first half. “We had a good first half and competed well,” Lewis said. Newport’s first goal was a penalty kick from Stephanie Huang on an efficient, low shot to the right corner. Medical Lake tied it up but Newport went up 2-1 on a through ball from Huang to Cydni Lewis. It was 2-2 at halftime, but unfortu-

nately in the second half Newport had some lapses that cost them a On deck: At Lakeside: Thursday, Oct. 13, 4 p.m.

couple quick goals and the team “really just didn’t recover there after,” according to Lewis. “We have been seeing a little bit better of defensive play, and Emily and Lydia Jurgens have helped back there,” Lewis said. “That was not reflected in the score, but we are still hopeful to see that improve.” The Grizzlies played Riverside at home on Tuesday, after deadline. The results from that game will be in next week’s newspaper. “I was just trying to stay positive with the kids, and we will keep pushing to get better,” Lewis said via e-mail. “Maybe we’ll get our first win in league against Riverside.” Newport will travel to Lakeside for a match Thursday, Oct. 13 at 4 p.m.

Miner photo|Rosemary Daniel

Jacob Couch carries the ball for Selkirk last Friday night in their game against Republic. The Rangers lost, but it was a close game according to coach Jeremy Link.

Selkirk falls to Republic

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers lost a close one to Republic on the gridiron Friday night, 26-20. “We played a lot better this week,” coach Jeremy Link said. “It was right down to the wire. We just kind of ran out of the time. We had a nice drive going and ran out of time.” Republic scored first but the two-point conversion failed, allowing Selkirk to pull ahead on a nine-yard pass from Jay Link to Ben Avey. Jacob Couch ran in the two-point conversion. Republic scored again in the second quarter however, pulling ahead 14-8. After the half, Brayden Taylor scored on a four-yard run, and Selkirk pulled within two. Republic answered with two TDs in the fourth quarter, leading 26-14, when Selkirk scored on a 75-yard kick return by Couch. The Rangers were on the verge of tying it up when the clock ran out of time. Freshman Jay Link was starting quarterback for Selkirk. He had 161 yards passing, going nine for 16, one TD, and two interceptions. He also had 152 yards rushing. Tristan Chantry had 69 yards on 17 carries. Taylor had 50 yards on 19 carries and a TD, and Couch had 34 yards on 10 carries, and received for 91 yards. Peter McAnerin had four receptions for 61 yards, Avey had one catch for nine yards and touchdown. Selkirk had 161 yards total receiving. On defense, the Rangers were led in tackles by Chantry and Couch. Republic is 3-3 and Selkirk is now 2-4. Selkirk hosts Inchelium Friday at 7 p.m. “They’re a big, strong, physical team,” coach Link said. Inchelium is leading the Northeast 1B North League with a 5-1 record.

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

The Spartans face of against the Dragons last Tuesday.

Spartans dropped from playoffs with controversial call

By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

LAKELAND – Priest River Lamanna High School boys’ soccer put up a fight against Orofino Saturday, Oct. 8, losing 3-2 and bringing the Spartans’ season to an end. “It was very disappointing to have a game determined by a referee’s call that was inaccurate and game deciding,” Priest River Coach Rob Lawler said. “The boys played well and deserved to have a fair opportunity to win or lose the match.” With two minutes left in the second overtime period, an Orofino player tripped on his own feet and fell into the penalty box, according to Lawler. The center referee believed he was pushed by a Spartan and called it as a foul inside the box, awarding Orofino with a penalty kick. The Maniacs successfully converted the opportunity, ending the game and bringing Priest River’s season to an end. A quick goal by Orofino to start the game had Priest River scrambling early. Within a minute however Priest River tied the game at one a piece. The rest of the first half was an evenly fought match until late in the half, at the 38th minute, Priest River was able to put a second goal in the net to take the lead. Goal keeper Bonin Nordby took over in the second half for Priest River and misjudged a lofting ball that dropped in right beneath the crossbar, timing the game at two points a piece at the 44th minute.

The remainder of the second half, first overtime and nearly to the end of the second overtime, was battled evenly with no further goals by either team, although

‘The team played through many character building events this season and never gave up…’ Rob Lawler

Priest River Coach

Priest River had several close shots on the Orofino keeper. Orofino’s goalie came up big with a couple saves, one being tipped into the corner of the crossbar. Priest River had 38 shots on goal while Orofino had 29. Priest River goalkeeper Adam Irvine had 18 saves and Orofino keeper Jaden Robertson and Alexia Rasmussen had 24 saves. “The team played through many character building events this season and never gave up,” praised Lawler. “I am very proud of what they did and how they persisted through the adverse scenarios that were tossed their way this year.” Priest River also played Bonners Ferry Tuesday, Oct. 4, losing 5-0. Priest River had four shots on goal and Bonners Ferry had 28. Priest River goalkeepers Adam Irvine had six saves and Evan Barnes had nine saves. The Bonners Ferry goalie had three saves.

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Kylyah Mercurius goes up for the hit against Colville last Thursday night in Newport. The Grizzlies lost in four games.

Lady Griz split league games By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport volleyball team swept Medical Lake on the road Tuesday, Oct. 4, but lost to Colville at home Thursday. “Newport took the game in three straight matches,” coach Amanda Smith said. “I made a lot of last minute changes, and the girls didn’t hesitate to take the floor and play.” Newport won the match against Medical Lake 25-22, 25-8, 25-8. Jalin Earl, Cora Pelleberg and Crystal Miller each had four kills. Faith Hood had 10 assists, Pelleberg had two blocks, and Emily Hunt had five aces. Hunt, Miller and Earl each had four digs.

Thursday’s game was exciting, despite the 3-1 loss for Newport. “Newport and Colville did not disappoint this evening,” coach Smith said. “Both teams came out and played a hard game of volleyball with Colville winning the best out of four matches.” Colville won 25-21, 25-21, 21-25, 2523 in the close game. Hunt led the way with 12 digs. Pelleburg had the most kills for Newport with six, and Kylyah Mercurius was strong at the net with five blocks. Hood had 13 assists and Earl had two aces. Newport travels to Lakeside Thursday, Oct. 13, and then hosts Freeman Tuesday, Oct. 18. Both games start at 6:30 p.m.

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third quarter, on 30-yard pass, again from Cupp to Hendershott. Cupp then scored on 23yard run. The final score of the game came in the fourth quarter, on a 30-yard run by Jerome Teasley. All five two-point conversions failed. Cupp, a sophomore, played his first game as quarterback. Tanner Shanholtzer is out with an injury. Cupp was seven for 12 in the air for 191 yards and three TDs. Cupp carried 18 times for 78 yards and a touchdown. Hendershott had five catches for 186 yards and three TDs. By the end of the game, the second string was playing. This was Teasley’s first significant amount of playing time, and coach Hendershott is happy with his performance. Hendershott also played well on defense. “(He) had a really good game,” coach Hendershott said. He had 3.5 tackles, two interceptions. “Abe Rocha kind of had a breakout game defensively for us as well, seven tackles,” coach Hendershott said. Caleb Ziesmer had two fumble recoveries along with four tackles.

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Jed Cupp runs the ball for the Cusick Panthers Friday night against Columbia. Cusick won 30-0, and Cupp was QB for Cusick, going seven for 12 in the air for 191 yards. He carried 18 times for 78 yards and TD.

Colton Hansen had 8.5 tackles and Canon Keogh had seven tackles. Columbia was 3-1 going into Friday’s game, and Cusick was 2-2. It’s homecoming this Friday, Oct. 14, for Cusick. They’ll host Northport at 7 p.m. “They’ve been strug-

gling a bit,” coach Hendershott said. “We should be in pretty good shape. But, we never underestimate anyone. We play every game the same.” It is unknown when QB Shanholtzer will be back on the field. “We’re taking it day by day,” his coach said.

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Drawdown begins on Lake Pend Oreille OLDTOWN – The Pend Oreille River and Lake Pend Oreille are in the midst of the winter drawdown. The Army Corp of Engineers, who operate Albeni Falls Dam in Oldtown, will be dropping Lake Pend Oreille and Pend Oreille River to within a half a foot of their lowest level again this year. The lowest elevation that the Corps can operate Lake Pend Oreille is

2,051 feet and is measured at a gauge in Hope. As of last week, they plan to lower the lake at an average rate of 2 to 2.5 inches a day. The goal is to reach elevation 2,053.5 by Oct. 31 and to be at 2,052.8 by Nov. 4. Since 2014, the state of Idaho has had an agreement with the Corp that they will not begin the annual lowering of the lake until the third weekend in September

or Sept. 18, whichever is later. From there it won’t be lowered more than 1 foot before Sept. 25 or the fourth weekend, whichever is later. From then on, it needs to reach its lowest elevation by mid-November to accommodate kokanee spawning. While some kokanee spawn in the tributaries in September, there is a population of lakeshore kokanee that spawns in November.

During the winter, the Corp can fluctuate the lake levels up to 5 feet for winter power generation. This year however, they

will not fluctuate from mid-January through February, due to a Corp shoreline project on the river.

For more information on the operation of Albeni Falls Dam, visit www.lakes-commission. com.

Democratic party claims harassment from Scott supporters By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

SANDPOINT – The Idaho Democratic Party is pulling a volunteer field organizer from Bonner and Boundary counties due to several instances of alleged harassment and intimidation, according to party spokesperson Dean Ferguson. The harassment is supposed to have been instigated by supporters of Heather Scott, an incumbent Republican

in Idaho’s House of Representatives, who is being challenged by Democrat Kate McAlister in the Nov. 8 general election. Scott is from Blanchard. According to Ferguson, there have been five incidents of intimidation toward the field organizer, with three being reported to law enforcement. In an email to The Miner Newspapers, Scott said, “I have no knowledge of the incidents other than what I read in the

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For many Washington residents, fall signifies the start of hunting season. For bears, the fall season is feeding time. When these activities collide, it can be hazardous for both hunters and bears. In the fall, bears enter a stage called hyperphagia, meaning excessive hunger or increased appetite. Bears need as many calories as possible this time of year as they prepare for 4-5 months of inactivity while denning for the winter. Harvested game gut piles and carcasses are a calorie-rich food item and may attract hungry bears. To avoid problems, we at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife remind hunters to safely handle harvested game in bear country, which is all of northeastern Washington and northern Idaho. Black bears are everywhere in this area, but we also have grizzly bears, especially in Game Management Units (GMU) 105 Kelly Hill in Stevens County and 113 Selkirk in Pend Oreille County. Grizzlies in particular can be drawn to freshly killed game, so hunters in grizzly habitat should remove carcasses the same day it is harvested. While in camp, deer and elk carcasses should be hung at least 10 feet high in a tree or between two trees to keep a bear from reaching them. Other attractants, like food and trash, should also be hung from a tree or stored in a hard-sided vehicle while the camp is unattended or campers are sleeping. When hunting in grizzly habitat, carrying bear spray is always a good idea. Bear spray is an effective deterrent, and when used properly, is shown to be safer and more effective than a firearm during an encounter. Bear hunters should always be 100 percent sure of bear identification before squeezing the trigger. In northeast Washington, this can’t be stressed enough. Grizzly bears are known to occur in GMUs 105 and 113, but could also wander into surrounding GMUs. Grizzly bears are a state endangered and federally threatened species and killing one may result in costly fines and penalties. Check out the online bear identification quiz and a video about hunting in bear country on the WDFW website www.wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/bear_cougar/ bear/.

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b r i e f ly Create an autumn glass ornament at Priest River Library PRIEST RIVER – Randi Haa is returning to the Priest River Library to teach autumn glass window ornament classes, as part of the West Bonner Library District’s Live and Learn series. The class is Thursday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. at the Priest River Library, 118 Main St. Create a colorful ornament to cast rays of light into one’s home on the dreariest of fall days. Supplies are provided at $8 an ornament. Class size is limited and always fills quickly. Call 208-448-2207, ex. 103 to register for the class or stop in and see staff at the circulation desk.

Check out these classes at Create NEWPORT – Each week Create Art Center hosts a growing variety of classes. On Friday, Oct. 14 Olivia Giannasi will teach a Macramé class from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct.15 at 10 a.m. to noon is Girl Power Unleashed taught by Erin Mix. This is a women’s self-defense class. Yoga with Amber will meet Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. and Thursday, Oct. 20 6 p.m. The spinners and fiber artists meet on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. On Wednesday, Oct. 19 Ann Willapion will begin an appliqué techniques class from 1- p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, Giannasi will repeat her popular birch basket class. Create’s upcoming free children’s classes are painting on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 3-4:30 p.m. and drawing Friday, Oct. 21 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Call 509-447-9277 or visit Create at 900 W. 4th, Newport to sign up or learn more about upcoming events. Check out the website at www.createarts.org.

4-H celebrates successes at after-fair party USK – Come and join the fun when local 4-H club members and their families celebrate another successful 4-H year at their annual “After-Fair Party” at the Cusick Camas Center, 1021 LeClerc Rd. N, Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other members of the community who wish to find out more about 4-H or how to enroll youth into the program are also invited to attend. Information about all the local 4-H clubs will be displayed and last year’s activities will be highlighted. A lunch of tacos and a variety of desserts will be provided. The cost is $3 for kids (free with Camas Center Membership) and $5 for adults (18 and older) to help cover the costs of renting the facilities. Partygoers should bring swimsuits and dress to play games in the gym. The event is being organized by the 4-H Leader Council. For additional information, call the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 509-447-2401, or email Beverly.sarles@ wsu.edu.

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Drumming up some halftime entertainment The drummer of Priest River band Constellations jams with his band mates during halftime at the Priest River Homecoming game Friday, Oct. 7 against Kellogg. For more about this local band, check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ConstellationsID. For results of the football game, see page 8A.

NEWPORT – Approximately 20 teenagers singing and dancing to the exuberant tunes of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” are coming to the Pend Oreille Playhouse for two weekends in November. Jessi Marrazzo directs “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” and music direction is by Millie Brumbaugh. Show dates are Nov. 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m. and Sunday shows begin at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students 18 and under. Tickets may be purchased online at www. pendoreilleplayers.org or at the Playhouse at 236 S. Union. For more information call 509-447-9900.

‘Deck the Falls’ taking vendor applications METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre in Metaline Falls is taking vendor applications for their “Deck the Falls” Arts and Crafts Faire. The Faire will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Vendors may set up between noon and 5 p.m. on Friday or Saturday morning after 8 a.m. The table fees are $30 for arts and

crafts and $25 for food items. The vendor tables are found throughout the Cutter building. Local and regional crafters are encouraged to have a table, and while “commercial” items are not prohibited, handcrafted or homemade items are preferred. The “Deck the Falls” weekend in Metaline Falls begins with the arrival of Santa Claus by firetruck,

and the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. Free hotdogs, hot beverages and a bonfire with ‘smores make the evening complete. Saturday’s Arts and Crafts Faire at the Cutter includes an art room for the kids, holiday movies in the library, and a “man-cave” for the guys who are not shopping, photos with Santa, and a fund-

raising lunch in the “Room at the Ramp.” Vendor applications can be picked up at the Cutter during regular business hours, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by calling the Cutter at 509-446-4108 for more information. The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park St. in Metaline Falls.

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

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Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

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

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

Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library

Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport

Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library

Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-9466131

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 locations

Thursday, Oct. 13 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown BASIC Meeting: 10 a.m. Blanchard Community Center

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Friday Night Live: 7 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Saturday, Oct. 15 VFW Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. 112 Larch St., Priest River Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown Oath Keepers Constitutional Study Group: 5:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Sunday, Oct. 16 Newport Youth: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Oct. 17

Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library

Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

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

Home and Community Educators Dalkena Club: Noon - Call Bonnie Witt 509-447-3647 or Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781

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

Tuesday, Oct. 18

Blanchard Spinners: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Session: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center

Family Movie Night: 5:308 p.m. - Newport Library

Kinship Caregivers Foster Parent Support Group: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital

Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

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

Mothers of Preschoolers Gathering: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church

Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. - 301 E. Third St. N., Oldtown

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: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Wednesday, Oct. 19 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous:

8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775. Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport North Idaho Pattern Racers 4-H: 6 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Oldtown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Where to Worship

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 101 S. Scott • Newport Sunday Morning 10 a.m. (509) 939-0676 CalvaryNewport@aol.com / 97.3 FM “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m. Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

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

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

4912 Spring Valley Road Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. -- Sunday School (509) 447-5534

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

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

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.

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 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.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Backbiting quencheth the light of the heart, and extinguisheth the life of the soul.” 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

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

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

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

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Newport

David Lawrence Calder passed away Oct. 6, in Newport, Wash. He was 77 years old. David was born Oct. 12, 1938, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Lawrence Whitlock Calder and Mary Louise (Hunter) Calder. David’s father passed away when he was nine years old. His mother remarried and the family Calder moved to Moses Lake, Wash., in 1948 where David graduated from Moses Lake High School. He earned an associate’s degree at Big Bend Community College in chemistry. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963. David had a great love for the outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish. So, after years of being employed as a roofer in the Seattle area, David moved to Sitka, Alaska, to fish. He bought a commercial fishing boat and fished the Alaskan waters for 35 years. In 2013, he sold his boat and retired to Newport to live close to his late sister, Mary Smith who preceded him in death in July 2016. He is survived by his sister, Carol (and Brent) Olsen of Springville, Utah; niece Kay (and Lyle Lybbert) Driver of Usk; nephew Mark (and Staci) Simons of Buckley, Wash.; nephew Kirk Simons of Arlington, Wash., and several grandnieces and nephews. A graveside service is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. at the Newport Cemetery. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermanknapp.com.

Kara Leeanne Oscarson Marquis Oldtown

Kara Leeanne Oscarson Marquis of Oldtown went to be with the Lord on Oct. 2, 2016. She was 59. Kara was born to Ronnie and Donna “Bunny” Oscarson May 22, 1957. She leaves behind the love of her life, Richard Marquis; sons Jessi Norton, Josh (and Monica) Howard and daughter Marquis Katie Howard; brother Ron (and Connie) Oscarson, Oscar (and Gaye) Oscarson; sisters Shanna Oscarson and Kim Cerney as well as many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, Marshall. She is preceded in death by her mom, “Bunny” and dad, Ronnie, and her brother Rick. Services will be held at Pine Ridge Community Church, 1478 W. 1st in Newport, on Oct. 15, at 2 p.m. Potluck to follow the service. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

pu blic m e eti ngs Wednesday, Oct. 12

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

Wednesday, Oct. 19

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

Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. - Various Locations

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

Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office

Pend Oreille Fire District No. 8 Board: 7 p.m. - Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads

Tuesday, Oct. 18

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. - Clerk’s Office

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211, report of vehicle vs. deer accident. DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of male subject driving with suspended license.

Wednesday, Oct. 5 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that female asked complainant to call the police because male subject was assaulting her. MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: W. 7th St., report of red lines spray painted on complainant’s vehicle.

MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of front window broken out.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Pine St., report that juvenile left school making threats to harm himself.

THEFT: S. Washington Ave., Newport

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of deer needing dispatched on the northbound side of highway.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Stadium Drive, complainant reports son found syringe needle in roadway while walking home from school. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of black or grey 4D Honda Accord passing cars at high rate of speed. ACCIDENT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a hit and run. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of male sitting in driveway in a red older car with one window in the back broke out, has been there for 20 minutes. THEFT: Hwy. 211, report of theft of tools occurred yesterday. THEFT: W. Pine St., Newport, complainant reports tabs stolen off of plates on her Buick Lesabre, unknown when it happened. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Granite Drive N., report of motor-home parked along roadway for couple weeks. VEHICLE PROWL: W. 7th St., report of male juvenile that entered vehicle and took a purse. JUVENILE PROBLEM: Scotia Rd., report of ongoing problem with other children harassing complainant’s children. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, report of black dog barking at complainant and running loose. MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: Conklin Meadows Rd.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Spring Valley Rd., Newport, report of red dodge Durango pulling airstream trailer, no lights on, flat tire, and no plates.

Monday, Oct. 17

ILLEGAL BURNING: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of slash pile on fire behind residence.

Monday, Oct. 3

Pend Oreille County

Cusick School Board: 3:30 p.m. - Cusick High School Library West Pend Oreille Fire District Board: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Station on Highway 57

daughter assaulted him two nights ago.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N. 7th Ave., report of female subject screaming and trying to set a fire in the grass.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: W. 6th Ave.

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

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

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

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

Property Rights Council: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

Priest River City Council: 6 p.m. - Priest River City Hall

Tuesday, Oct. 4

ACIDENT: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of one vehicle rollover on the southbound side off roadway, unknown injuries. LITTERING: 662 Larch Lane, Cusick, four or five black trash bags on slash pile, wanted to let us know before they lit it on fire.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Sacheen Lake, report that dock was stolen within last couple weeks. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Cass Ave., report that male subject with bolt cutters got out of truck in alleyway. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: McCloud Creek Rd., complainant reporting hearing screaming while walking past residence. DISTURBANCE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of male causing disturbance. HARASSMENT: Sky Ranch Rd., report of complainant receiving harassing texts. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Vista Drive, report of female with bloody lip that came to residence. ILLEGAL BURNING: Kirkpatrick Rd., report of large bonfire by trees. VEHICLE PROWL: W. 6th Ave. INTOXICATION: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights RECOVERED VEHICLE: W. 6th Ave., report of recovered stolen vehicle.

Thursday, Oct. 6 JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave., Newport TRANSPORT: Spokane County Jail, report transporting two inmates to court.

ARREST: Jason C. Miller, 35, Oldtown, was arrested on a local warrant.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 4th St., report of county vehicle with alarm going off.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, Darrell Richard Funk, 55, Sparwood was arrested for driving while under the influence.

ACCIDENT: Conklin Meadows Rd., report of vehicle versus deer, partially blocking.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Green Rd., report of known person’s horses that are on complainant’s property, ongoing problem.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, report that complainant was backed in to while parked. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of blue Ford truck hit cow and rolled.

SUSPICIOUS CICUMSTANCES: Main St., complainant believes someone has been tampering with their horses.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Spring Valley Rd., report that husband says people are running around outside house.

HAZMAT: W. Walnut St., report of propane smell coming from inside building.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Coyote Trail, report that complainant was pushed by boyfriend and being threatened.

West Bonner County

ARREST: Joshua Eric Hicks, 30, Kettle Falls, was arrested for unlawful possession of a legal drug, possession of controlled substance, and theft in the second degree.

TRAFFIC VIOLATION: N. State Ave., Oldtown, an 18-year-old female was cited and released for not purchasing a driver’s license.

Saturday, Oct. 8

RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River, a reportedly reckless driver was stopped at milepost 26 by ISP; a Sandpoint officer provided courtesy transport for the officer.

ACCIDENT: Boundary Rd., report of vehicle off roadway with subject stating he fell asleep. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of male subject, possibly with gun. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle all over the road.

Monday, Oct. 3 ACCIDENT, HIT AND RUN: Hwy. 57, Priest River

Tuesday, Oct. 4

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake THEFT OF PROPERTY: Sierra Lane, Spirit Lake FRAUD: Shephard Rd., Oldtown

MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: Blackwell St., report of vehicle was keyed and two tires slashed sometime last night.

BURGLARY: Main St., Priest River

SUSPICIOUS CIRUMSTANCES: Hwy. 31, report of doors that are open on a home.

BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, Priest River

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of white car all over roadway.

ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 57 and Hwy. 2, Priest River

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Lehigh Ave., Brenda K. Wilson, 64, Metaline Falls, was arrested for assault 4th degree domestic violence.

ANIMAL CRUELTY: Hwy. 57, Priest River, Lauren M. Walker, 27, of Texas was arrested for possession of a stolen firearm; a 23-year-old female from Priest River, was cited for animal cruelty.

Sunday, Oct. 9

ARREST: S. Washington Ave., Newport, Richard James Smith, 63, Newport, was arrested for public indecency.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of ongoing issue with neighbor’s dog being out and unleashed.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: 5th, report of vehicle partially blocking.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHSYCIAL: W. Wisconsin Ave., report that son pushed complainant around today and made threats.

FALL: Mountain Bluff Lane, third party report of male who fell off roof.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of silver Dodge Ram almost striking complainant.

BURGLARY: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of female broke into home and is still there, not moving.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 211, report that 16-year-old daughter refuses to get into car and is upset.

DRUGS: Stadium Drive, report that complainant wants to turn in found needle.

HARASSMENT: E. 5th Ave., complainant reports feeling harassed by subject.

FRAUD: W. Walnut St., report that complainant received counterfeit money from a business.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSCIAL: N. Fea Ave., Newport, complainant reports

JUNK VEHICLES: Vanes Lake Rd., report of vehicles ready for inspection.

FIRE STRUCUTRE: Coyote Trail, report of mobile home on fire, flames and smoke.

BURGLARY: Knott Rd., complainant said items were taken possibly Sunday night out of his home.

TRESPASSING: Coyote Trail

DISABLED VEHICLE: Coyote Trail, report of maroon minivan blocking northbound lane.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Sprague and Hayford, report of verbal domestic violence 10 minutes ago.

BURGLARY: Independence Rd., report of some items that were taken a few weeks ago and more items taken since Sunday.

break in to building.

THEFT: N. Newport Ave., report of missing deposit.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 20, report of deer needing dispatched.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of erratic driver passing in no passing zones and speeding, black Ford SUV with WA plates.

DRUGS: Pines Rd. & Seadog Lane, Newport, complainant wants to speak to deputy regarding marijuana grow in neighborhood.

Friday, Oct. 7

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Graham Rd., report of cows on the roadway. FISH AND GAME: Hwy. 20, complainant believes people are poaching, heard shots and then deer went running. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Community Hall Rd., report of unsecured door at this location. WELFARE CHECK: N. Cass Ave., report of subjects that have been parked in parking lot said the woman had been assaulted and they are requesting a welfare check. BURGLARY: W. 2nd St., report of males in blue Toyota and trailer that hopped fence and are attempting to

Wednesday, Oct. 5 Thursday, Oct. 6

MISSING PERSON: Hwy. 2, Priest River WEAPON OFFENSE: Ben Morris Rd., Priest River THREATS: Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Reeder Bay Rd., Nordman

Friday, Oct. 7 RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hoop Loop, Priest River

Saturday, Oct. 8 THREATENING: Hwy. 57, Priest River ARREST: E. 4th St. S. and S. Idaho Ave., Oldtown, Douglas Brogdon of Newport, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and a felony warrant. RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

THEFT: Grizzly Loop, complainant reporting credit cards and ID stolen from purse and used at local businesses. TRESPASSING: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of male suspect arrested for trespass and warrants.

D i s t r i c t C o u rt The following people had their cases resolved in Pend Oreille County District Court. Phil Van de Veer is the Pend Oreille County District Court Judge.

Aug. 3 Christopher Balcom, 49, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (363 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $2,386 total fees and fine. Timothy Porter, 33, was sentenced to 15 days in jail for a probation violation.

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Christina Price, 25, was sentenced to 22 days in jail for a probation violation.

Aug. 10 William Allen, 23, was sentenced to 14 days in jail for a probation violation. Breanna Bales, 30, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (362 suspended) 60 months probation and fined $5,000 ($3,000 suspended) for driving under the influence, $3,698

total fees and fine. Nicholas Sjostrom, 30, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (304 suspended), 24 months probation and fined $1,000 ($1,000 suspended) for third degree theft and sentenced to 60 days in jail for third degree driving with a suspended license; $43 total fees. Ruben Thornock, 34, was sentenced to 21 days in jail for a probation violation and was sentenced to 21 days in jail for a probation violation.

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2016351 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING IN PROBATE NO. 16-4-05075-9 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 Estate of ROCKY ARTE STEPHENS, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: October 5, 2016 Personal Representative: LISA ANN VINCENT Attorney for Personal Representative: Nicholas S. Marshall, WSBA #47042 Continued on 9B

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Continued from 8B Address for Mailing or Service: 801 2nd Ave; Ste 1110 Seattle, WA 98104 Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause No.: King County Superior Court Cause No. 16-4-05075-9 SEA Published in The Newport Miner on October 5, 12, and 19, 2016. (36-3) ____________________________ 2016355 PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS TAKE NOTICE: That Seattle City Light of Seattle, WA on August 29, 2016 under Application No. S3-30771, filed for a Short-Term Permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from Sullivan Creek and Mill Pond Reservoir in the amount of 18 cubic feet per second, for nonconsumptive riparian and salmonid habitat restoration and enhancement by means of reservoir sediment mobilization by water jetting during and immediately after the removal of mill pond dam. There will be four

points of diversion, two within the NW ¼ of Section 30, Township 39N. , Range 44 E.W.M., and two within the NE ¼ of Section 25, Township 39N, Range 43 E.W.M., in Pend Oreille County. Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from October 12, 2016. STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM – ERO PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA, WA 98504-7611 Published in The Newport Miner on October 5 and 12, 2016. (36-2) ____________________________ 2016257 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA - 1 6 - 7 0 2 1 9 7 - S W A P N N o . : 433921510098 Title Order No.: 160030570-WA-MSO Deed of Trust Grantor(s): DONALD W AKERS,

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SHERRY AKERS Deed of Trust Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 20100306754 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the u n d e r s i g n e d Tr u s t e e , w i l l o n 11/14/2016 , at 10:00 AM At the Main Stairs to the Old City Courthouse, located at 625 W. Fourth Street, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 12 IN BLOCK 13 OF THE TOWN OF METALINE FALLS, WASHINGTON, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 112 LEHIGH AVE, METALINE FALLS, WA 99153 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/19/2010, recorded 10/25/2010, under 20100306754 records of

PEND OREILLE County, Washington , from DONALD W AKERS, A MARRIED MAN, SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY , as Grantor(s), to FRONTIER TITLE AND ESCROW CO INC , as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC , as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to Ditech Financial LLC under and assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 20130315380 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $13,412.79 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $10,374.88 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 1/1/2015 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. Continued on 10B

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Continued from 9B V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 11/14/2016 . The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 11/3/2016 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 11/3/2016 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 11/3/2016 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME DONALD W AKERS, A MARRIED MAN, SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY ADDRESS 112 LEHIGH AVE, METALINE FALLS, WA 99153 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 4/4/2016 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an inter-

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

classi f i e d s est junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-8944663) or Web site: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_ foreclosure.htm . The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-5694287 or National Web Site: http:// portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?w ebListAction=search&searchstate =WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear . If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 7/11/2016 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Lauren Esquivel, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan. com TS No.: WA-16-702197-SW IDSPub #0111054 10/12/2016 11/2/2016 Published in The Newport Miner on October 12 and November 2, 2016. (37, 40) ___________________________

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2016354 PUBLIC NOTICE File No.: Trustee: 7023.111085 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Grantors: Douglas D. Holman and Amie D. Holman, husband and wife Grantee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2009 0300624 Tax Parcel ID No.: 453124560031 Abbreviated Legal: S 1/2 L13 & 14 B15 SCOTT’S 3RD, PEND OREILLE CO., WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN

WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate=WA&filterSv c=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear. I. On November 14, 2016, at 10:00 AM. At the Main Stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: The South half of Lot 13 and the South half of Lot 14 in Block 15 of Scott’s Third Addition to Newport, Plat Book 1, Page 12, records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County. Commonly known as: 802 West 4th Street Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 02/10/09, recorded on 02/18/09, under Auditor’s File No. 2009 0300624, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from Douglas D. Holman and Amie D. Holman, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Northwest Trustee Services, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/ or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 06/28/2016. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount. Monthly Payments $20,337.44 Lender’s Fees & Costs $3,230.62 Total Arrearage $23,568.06 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $1,050.00 Statutory Mailings $69.86 Recording Costs $77.00 Postings $150.00 Sale Costs $1,221.99 Total Costs $2,568.85 Total Amount Due: $26,136.91 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $121,916.26, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 05/01/14, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on November 14, 2016. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 11/03/16 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 11/03/16 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 11/03/16 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant

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to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Douglas D. Holman 802 West 4th Street Newport, WA 99156 Amie D. Holman 802 West 4th Street Newport, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 08/28/15, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 08/28/15 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee. com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-Foreclosure.com. Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900. HOLMAN, DOUGLAS D. and AMIE D. (TS# 7023.111085) 1002.282823File No. Published in The Newport Miner on October 12 and November 2, 2016. (37, 40) ____________________________ 2016358 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 16-4-00052-9 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of WAYNE J. ANDERSEN, 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 12, 2016 Francine J. Andersen, Personal Representative Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC Ross S. Anderson, Associate Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner on October 12, 2016. (37-3) ____________________________ Continued on 11B

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2016361 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, 2015. 3. Frequency of Issue: Weekly (Wednesday). 3A. No. of issues published annually: 52 3B. annual subscription price: $25.50 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.

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, 2015. 3. Frequency of Issue: Weekly (Wednesday). 3A. No. of issues published annually: 52 3B. annual subscription price: $25.50 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.

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2016359 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 16-4-00045-6 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of ROBERT A. CLARK, 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 12, 2016 Julie Wood, Personal Representative Suzanne M. Hale, Personal Representative Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC

PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner on October 12, 19 and 26, 2016. (37-3) _____________________________ 2016360 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 16-4-00051-1 NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.42.030) Nonprobate Estate of HOWARD W. WILDIN, II, 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 non-probate 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. Date of First Publication: October 12, 2016 /s/Scott Reese, Notice Agent Address for Mailing or Service: Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 Newport WA 99156 Date of First Publication of this Notice: October 12, 2016. Published in The Newport Miner on October 12, 19, and 26, 2016. (37-3) _____________________________ 2016364 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on

October 6, 2016 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Pend Oreille County Public Works and did on October 10, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for the Sand Shores Intersection Project (FILE NO. SSDP-16-017), Location: Intersection of Sandy Shores and LeClerc Road South, Sec: 33; Township: 32; Range: 45, Pend Oreille County. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on August 9, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco. org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Department Assistant Planner, (509) 4476462, ahuddleston@pendoreille. org. Written comments from the Continued on 12B

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Zempel wants to change state Supreme Court Three state Supreme Court Justices on ballot

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Greg Zempel, 53, says he’s running for the state Supreme Court because he disagrees with some recent court decisions, both criminal and civil. He says it has become increasingly difficult for county government to know what the state Supreme Court wants. “The political nature of their rulings has gotten out of hand,“ he Zempel says. “Political decisions have made our life unpredictable.” On the criminal side, he points to a 2002 case the court decided that overturned a felony murder conviction that stemmed from an assault. In felony murder, if someone dies in the course of a felony, second degree murder can be charged. Zempels’s opponent, Chief Justice Barbara Madsen, wrote the opinion for the court that found the state Legislature didn’t intend for a person to be convicted of felony murder if someone died as a result of an assault. That resulted in 185 felony murder convictions being overturned, he said. Zempel said the Legislature came back into session to remedy the law, making clear their intent that felony murder was to be charged in assault cases. Other cases in which he thinks the state Supreme Court favored defendants over victims included requiring police to warn defendants that they can limit, refuse or stop a search before conducting a warrantless search. Known as Ferrier warnings, the 1998 decision essentially ended “walk and talks,” in which law enforcement shows up at someone’s home and asks for a broad permission to search, Zempel said. Another state Supreme Court case overturned a conviction for possession of child pornography after the court found that multiple charges couldn’t be filed regardless of how many images were found. Those are some examples of the Supreme Court favoring the rights of defendants over victims he gave when he sat for an interview with The Miner Oct. 3. “It’s just this lack of recognitions of the rights of victims,” he said, that have elevated the rights of defendants over victims. On the civil side, Zempel said he has disagreed with the state Supreme Court’s decisions regarding the Growth Management Act. Kittitas County has lost some Growth Management decisions. Zem-

OLYMPIA – There are three Washington Supreme Court positions that will appear on the November ballot. Greg Zempel is challenging incumbent Barbra Madsen for position 5. Madsen, 64, was elected in 1992 and became Chief Justice in 2009. She is a former municipal court judge, prosecutor and public defender. Zempel, 53, is a prosecutor and has worked as a defense attorney. Incumbent justice Mary Yu, 59, is being challenged by David DeWolf for the position 1 seat. Yu is a former trial judge who was elected to the state Supreme Court in 2014. DeWolf, 67, is a former Gonzaga Law School professor. Incumbent justice Charlie Wiggins is being challenged by Dave Larson for position 6. Wiggins was admitted to the bar in 1976 and elected to the state Supreme Court in 2010. He served on the state Court of Appeals and was in private practice for 30 years. Larson is a municipal court judge with 23 years of legal experience. The Washington State Supreme Court is made up of nine justices who serve six year terms and are elected by voters throughout the state. pel says arguing a Growth Management case before the Growth Management Hearings Board is unfair to counties and local jurisdictions. “The state wins when it gets to the state Supreme Court,” he says. Zempel also disagrees with the scope of the state Supreme Court’s McCleary decision. The court found the state was not fully funding K-12 education, as required by the state constitution and, when they thought the state Legislature wasn’t making adequate progress on fixing it, found the Legislature in contempt, and issued a $100,000 a day fine. Zempel says he didn’t want to comment too much on a case that was still before the court, but pointed out that the state’s contempt statute limited fines to $2,000 a day, not $100,000. Zempel said the state Supreme Court should have stopped when they identified the state wasn’t meeting the constitutional requirement to fully fund education. To do more violates the separation of powers principle, which holds that each branch of government – judicial, legislative and executive – have separate powers and that one branch of government shouldn’t perform the core functions of another branch. Zempel argues that is exactly what the state Supreme Court is doing when it decided that the Legislature hasn’t adequately funded education despite the fact that the Legislature has substantially increased funding. Zempel also says that the Legislature can’t be bound by the actions of a previous Legislature. If a Legislature decides to fund education at a certain level, a subsequent Legislature can’t be bound to that level, he

Continued from 11B public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than October 27th 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), and if applicable- Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) Dated: October 10, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on October 12, and 19, 2016. (37-2) __________________________ 2016365 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on October 10, 2016 received a complete Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, and associated documents from Pend Oreille County Public Works and did on October 10, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Bridge Replacement Project @ the Inlet Bridge on Sullivan Lake (FILE NO. SSDP-16-018), Location: Bridge on Sullivan Lake Road @ Harvey Creek, Sec: 19; Township: 38; Range: 44, Pend Oreille County. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on October 10, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of

says. Zempel says the state Supreme Court needs an eastern Washington representative, as well as an experienced prosecutor. Zempel was in the midst of a campaign swing through eastern Washington when he was interviewed by The Miner. “Conventional wisdom is you go to the big areas,” he said. “I want to go to every county.” Zempel says he was asked to run by some Republican leaders, including former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton and former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna. Zempel was first elected Kittitas County Prosecutor as a Republican in 1994. It is the only elected position he has held and he has been reelected five times. The state Supreme Court position he is running for is non-partisan. Zempel was born and raised in the Seattle area. He graduated Roosevelt High School in Seattle and attended the University of Washington, graduating with a degree in political science. He graduated Puget Sound School of Law 1989. He has worked in Washington D.C. in 1986, serving an internship with the Center for Strategic and International Studies. It was an organization whose leadership at the time included Zbigniew Brzezinski, Robert “Bud” McFarlane, and Henry Kissinger. He has also competed in rodeo, as a bareback rider, competing in the Washington Rodeo Association and the Northwest Rodeo Association. He and his wife, Dawn, have four children and make their home in Ellensburg.

Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Department Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than October 27th 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), and if applicable- Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), Army Corp Permit (Corps of Engineers) Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR) Dated: October 10, 2016

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Idaho hunters and anglers must stop at check stations By Phil Cooper Wildlife Conservation Educator

Throughout the deer and elk seasons, Idaho Fish and Game will be running check stations to collect data on hunter and angler success. Idaho Code requires that “all sportsmen, with or without game, must stop at Fish & Game check stations.” All who are hunting or fishing that day, as well as those returning from an overnight hunting or fishing outing, are required to stop. At a check station, hunters and anglers are asked a series of questions about how many occupants of the vehicle were hunting or fishing, which hunt unit they were in, and how many animals of which species have been harvested. At a check station, you are required by law to produce all fish or game in possession for inspection. All of the questions take just a few minutes. Often the coffee pot is on. Just ask the people running the check stations if they have any hot coffee. If so, it helps keep you awake on the drive home. Each year, a few sportsmen do not stop at check stations because they were not successful on that particular trip. They see the signs, but think the instructions don’t apply to them because they don’t have any fish or game with them. However, information about a trip where nothing was harvested is also recorded and compared with data from prior seasons. Citations can be issued to those who are headed home from hunting or fishing and do not stop. Check Station data is only accurate and meaningful when all hunters and anglers comply with the requirement to stop. The check stations serve as a helpful immediate measure of how the season is going. Final season success and harvest figures are derived from hunter harvest reports, mandatory checks (for bear, lion, moose, sheep, wolf, goat), check station data and telephone surveys. If you arrive at a check station with a species for which a mandatory check is required, your animal will be checked and necessary data will be recorded. This can save you a trip to check in your animal at a later date. You may also complete your requirement to file a harvest report if you have harvested a deer or elk. You can also file your report while at a check station if you are done hunting for the season. Simply complete the form and drop it off at the check station and you will be finished with reporting your hunting results for that species for the year. The information you provide at a station is important to successful management of the wildlife resource we enjoy in Idaho. You can also ask questions and get information about how the seasons are progressing. All hunters, both big game and small game are encouraged to carefully review the hunting regulations prior to heading into the field. Nobody wants to violate a rule because they were not aware of a recent change. Sportsmen looking for answers to questions about regulations or seasons can contact the IDFG Panhandle Region Office at 208-769-1414.

line Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Geraldine Guinn and did on October 10, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a ramp & dock on Diamond Lake. (FILE NO. SA-16-036), Location: 21 Elu Beach Road; Parcel# 443002557020 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on September 27, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 19711-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco. org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than October 27, 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), FloodPublished in The Newport Miner on plain Development Permit (Pend October 12 and 19, 2016. (37-2) Oreille County), Hydraulic Project ____________________________ Approval (WDFW) Dated: October 10, 2016 2016366 PUBLIC NOTICE Published in The Newport Miner on Combined Notice of Application and October 12 and 19, 2016. (37-2) Action _____________________________ Pend Oreille County did on October 2016367 3, 2016 receive a complete ShorePUBLIC NOTICE

Combined Notice of Application and Action Pend Oreille County did on October 7, 2016 receive a complete Shoreline Authorization Application, SEPA Environmental Checklist, and associated documents from Ruth Davis and did on October 10, 2016 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a ramp & dock on Diamond Lake. (FILE NO. SA-16-037), Location: 251 Terrace Ave.; Parcel# 443002539011 An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on October 7, 2016 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco. org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@ pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than October 27, 2016. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: October 10, 2016 Published in The Newport Miner on October 12 and 19, 2016. (37-2)