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Crane works on Sullivan Lake project Lake bottom excavated to get crane to coldwater pipe site BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

METALINE FALLS – Lowering the Sullivan Lake water level was cause for a slight delay a couple weeks ago in the Pend Oreille Public Utility District cold water pipe project. The barge holding the crane for

installation sunk deeper than planned in the already lowered lake, forcing a channel to be added to get the crane in place. PUD water systems manager Mark Scott said the water was “knee-high” at the boat SEE CRANE, 2A

County seeks loggers, mill for Rustler’s Gulch timber NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County has issued a request for bids from mills and loggers to cut 830,000 board feet (MBF) of timber from 134 acres in the Rustler’s Gulch Recreation area. Mike Lithgow, the county’s community development director, said net proceeds from the sale go to the Park and Recreation fund. The county is soliciting bids for delivered logs from area mills. Lithgow declined to say how much the sale will bring in, as they are still soliciting bids.

COURTESY PHOTOS|KATIE WILLENBROCK

Fall colors out for north county train rides The North Pend Oreille County train rides were sold out last weekend. Those fortunate to have tickets were treated to fall colors and sunshine. This view from the train is of the Box Canyon Hydroelectric project. Train robbers, on the right, struck again in Metaline Falls. Money raised from the annual rides are used to support various north county community projects and organizations.

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U.S. Representative, 5th District Two-year term

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Age: 45 Party: Republican Hometown: Spokane Occupation: Incumbent, U.S. Congresswoman since January 2005 Education: Graduated from the Columbia River Christian Academy in Kettle Falls; McMorris graduated from Pensacola Christian College Rodgers with an AB in 1990, received her MBA from the University of Washington in 2002 Family: Married to Brian Rodgers; three children, Cole, 7, Grace, 3, and Brynn, 1 Religion: Christian Previous elected positions: Washington House of

Joe Pakootas

Age: 57 Party: Democrat Hometown: Inchelium Occupation: Chief Operating Officer of the Colville Tribal Federal Corporation, owner of Inchelium Short Stop, a gas station and convenience store. Former executive director Pakootas of Camas Path for the Kalispel Tribe. Education: Inchelium High School graduate, received a masters degree in business administration from the University of Washington in 2006 Family: Married to his wife Cheryl, with four adult children and six grandchildren Religion: Roman Catholic Previous elected positions: Elected to the Colville

SEE MCMORRIS RODGERS, 10A

Commissioners to tour septic waste site BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Commissioners Steve Kiss and Karen Skoog will visit a biosolids application site on Spring Valley Road, Thursday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. to learn the process used for disposing of septic waste in the county. SEE SEPTIC, 2A

SEE PAKOOTAS, 10A

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Q&A What have you learned is the number one concern of those living in Pend Oreille County that Congress can help with? McMorris Rodgers said the number one concern of those living in Pend Oreille County is creating well paying jobs, specifically jobs related to the Colville National Forest, the management of which can be influenced by Congress. She said assuring Secure Rural Schools continues to pass

What have you learned is the number one concern of those living in Pend Oreille County that Congress can help with? Pakootas said jobs are the biggest concern for people living in Pend Oreille County, and the entire district. Congress could help strengthen the economy by investing in the infrastructure here. “That would be a sure way of getting a lot of jobs

SEE MCMORRIS RODGERS, 10A

Public meeting for Forest Plan Oct. 21 USK – The Kalispel Tribe Natural Resources Department will be holding a public meeting Tuesday afternoon, Tuesday, Oct. 21, to guide development

SEE PAKOOTAS, 10A

SEE FOREST, 2A

B R I E F LY Pend Oreille County building permits up NEWPORT – Fall has been a busy construction season, according Mike Lithgow the county’s community development director. Lithgow made a presentation to county commissioners Tuesday morning, Oct. 14. Lithgow said a couple of big projects were permitted this fall including one at Riverview Bible Camp. A new facility will be built at the camp, located north of Cusick, with dorm rooms, a full commercial kitchen and dining hall to be constructed. “This is an exciting project and will be a great addition to the camp,” Lithgow said. In September 2014, there were 31 building permits issued,

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bringing in $24,142 in fees. That compares to September 2013, when there were 26 building permits issued, that brought in $11,265 in fees. August numbers were also up. In August 2013, there were 17 building permits issued, generating $7,775 in building permit fees. There were 36 building permits issued in August 2014, generating $25,844 in building permit fees. The numbers from first three quarters of the year show a similar increase. Through September 2014 there was $129,011 generated from building permit fees. Through September 2013 there was $98,393 in building permit fees. 9B-10B

Hospital prepares for budget NEWPORT – The hospital district is holding a hearing to review the 2015 budget Thursday, Nov. 6, at 12:30 p.m. at the regular board meeting in the Sandifur Meeting Room, located in the basement of Newport Hospital. The budget is available for public review starting Nov. 1, at the district office. Pend Oreille Public Hospital District No. 1 operates Newport Hospital and Health Services, which includes two clinics, Newport Long Term Care and River Mountain Village assisted living.

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Lakes Commission holds public hearing on lake levels SANDPOINT – The Idaho Lakes Commission is holding a public hearing on the lake level of Lake Pend Oreille and the Pend Oreille River Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5-8 p.m. at Panhandle State Bank, 414 Church St., in Sandpoint. Lake Pend Oreille and the Pend Oreille River have experienced compounding lake level decisions that have recently caused waterfront communities to express great concern, according to Erin Mader, executive director of the Lakes Commission. Gov. Butch Otter has requested that the local Pend Oreille communities have the

minimum lot sizes. If rezoned from NR 20 to rural designation, five acres minimum lots will be permitted. Developers would like to use cluster housing, a form of development that allows smaller than five acre sized lots if they are grouped closely together and the remaining land left open. The county planning commission gave conditional approval for the rezone, but after attorneys became involved, that was sent back to the planning commission for a land use map change and a comprehensive plan adjustment. The planning commission will take those up later this year.

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of a new Community Forest near Newport. The meeting will be held from 4-6 p.m., on site at the recently-acquired property at Indian Creek, 7 miles north of Newport on LeClerc Road. An optional tour of the property will be offered before the meeting at 3 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to collect ideas for potential projects to include in a Community Forest Plan being written for forested portions of this property. Kalispel Natural Resources Department staff will describe the wildlife habitat goals that will direct future development, and the events and process leading up to the purchase. They will also talk about a few projects already in place, such as the native tree nursery and a western white pine trial plantation. A major project goal is to collaborate with existing outdoor education programs to expand and promote natural resource educa-

tion and conservation from pre-school kids and K-12 students to graduate students and adults. Writing these community-identified needs into the plan will set the stage for suc-

The purpose of the meeting is to collect ideas for potential projects to include in a Community Forest Plan being written for forested portions of this property. cessful funding requests and also assist in prioritizing projects down the line. For more information, contact Bob Gilrein, at bgilrein@kalispeltribe.com. Written comments can be emailed to Gilrein or sent to Kalispel Natural Resources Department, P.O. Box 39, Usk WA 99180.

LOGGERS: County looking for quotes FROM PAGE 1

The county is also looking for quotes from certified logging contractors to perform logging and hauling for the sale. Lithgow said the sale is part of the Forest Stewardship program. He says the purpose of the logging is to

benefit wildlife and recreation opportunities. The county has received a Forest Practice Permit from the state for the sale, which will take place in Rustler’s Gulch this winter. Lithgow says the sale has a vigorous slash abatement component, meaning slash piles will be minimized.

SEPTIC: Company hired to remove solids FROM PAGE 1

Director of Community Development Mike Lithgow and personnel from the Tri-County Health District will also be in attendance. They will meet at the County Courthouse at 10 a.m. Lithgow said this material is permitted under biosolids but is classified differently as it is taken out of septic systems by two local companies. Skoog said the commissioners want to become “more educated” on the topic. A big stink was made in Ione from local residents about local application of biosolids at the Aug. 20 town council meeting,

CRANE: Barge sunk deeper than planned

opportunity to provide input and concerns to federal and state management agencies on seasonal lake level operations. Representatives from the State of Idaho, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, which operates Albeni Falls Dam in Oldtown, the Bonneville Power Administration and the Lakes Commission will provide a forum for the public to be heard. Comments will be limited to approx 3-5 minutes per person. To learn more about lake level issues, visit the Lakes Commission website at www.lakes-commission.com.

Open house Thursday for north county development IONE – An open house will be held Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Ione Community Center at 6:30 p.m. The purpose is to explain the proposed Mountain Springs Resort and to get community input. The area proposed for development is just north of the Serendipity Golf Course, divided by LeClerc Road N., south of the Ione Bridge. The proposed resort is controversial, as it would take natural resource lands, rezone them and put in a classification that would allow them to be used commercially. The land is currently zoned for 20-acre

after the local lagoon was emptied and the company hired to remove the biosolids tried to obtain permits to apply it locally to land off of Sullivan Lake Road. Following the meeting, a north county resident asked for a moratorium to be placed on county land pouring, which is still being investigated. “We just want to know more about applying septage,” Skoog said. She said it is an educational field trip. Septage has three parts, including Scum, the material at the top of the waste where bacteria live to treat the waste; Effluent, which is the majority of the material in the septic tank; and Sludge, the solids that collect at the bottom of the tank.

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The crane sits a float on a barge on Sullivan Lake, Sept. 27, to be used for the cold water pipe project the PUD has been working on over the past several months. The barge arrived a couple weeks ago and will be used for the installation of the 54-inch pipe that will eventually pipe cold lake water from the bottom through the dam and into the tributaries for fish habitat. FROM PAGE 1

launch when they attempted moving the crane onto the barge. Scott said they had to amend the permit with Fish and Wildlife and the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the channel so the 100-ton crane and barge could float out to the work site. “We needed to excavate a channel in there,” Scott said. Mark Cauchy, PUD Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs said the channel was about 30 feet wide, 60 feet long and two feet deep. He said silt curtains were used around the area and the material was moved to a nearby beach and covered so they can return it when the barge is removed. “The contract leaves the mobilization up to the contractor,” Cauchy said. “In this case, the conditions, the slope of the lake bottom near the water edge, were not known until the lake was lowered.” Scott said this did not delay the project any significant time or cost more, as this was part of the contractor’s bid.

The pipe is currently being pressure tested to make sure they are put together correctly. Scott said the pipe is currently being pressure tested to make sure they are put together correctly. He said the Coffer Dam has been installed and dewatered so the crews can reach the repairs on the dam and they are working on the “face” of Sullivan Lake Dam. Scott said the part of the 54-inch pipe from the Sullivan Lake Dam to the Coffer Dam would be buried. He said the rest of the pipe from the Coffer Dam out into the lake would be floated out and sank in place. There will be about 900 feet of pipe installed when the project is complete in late December. “They will put it together with mechanical flanges underwater,” Scott said. Scott said this process may be a few weeks out still, but he believes it should be sank near the end of October. Scott said the schedule is tentative and changes often. He said the PUD would try to alert members of the public when the sinking process begins. In a previous schedule from the PUD, it was stated that the pipe installation had been started. “Schedules change here and there,” Scott said. “We’re at that stage of really getting going.” Scott said the project is currently close to on schedule and budget. The project will eventually pipe cold water from a deep part of the lake into Outlet and Sullivan Creeks to lower the water temperature to improve fish habitat. “It’s sort of like a siphon,” said Cauchy. “As the lake goes down, the pressure goes down. Basically by opening a gate, the pipe will flow water.” The PUD is required by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to install the cold water pipe under the license surrender agreements for the Sullivan Creek hydroelectric project. The PUD will pay for half of the estimated $4-5 million it will cost. Seattle City Light, operators of Boundary Hydroelectric Project, will cover the other half of the costs. Cauchy said the water would be released through the 900-foot pipe at 30-50 cubic feet per second during the summer months. The pipe has a gate that controls the flow levels. During the winter, the lake is already down to winter levels of about 2,570 feet by the end of December, and the PUD just maintains this level. The PUD has also been making repairs to Sullivan Lake Dam throughout the summer, as part of the license surrender. The pipe will remain in the lake for at least 30 years but could be longer, Cauchy said.

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B R I E F LY Riverbend hosts ACA seminar NEWPORT – Riverbend Insurance is presenting a seminar on the 2015 Affordable Care Act Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6-8 p.m. at the Roxy Theater. Open enrollment begins Nov. 15. The seminar will explain how to renew Washington and Idaho health insurance and how to calculate rates and advance premium tax credits. All policies must be manually reviewed, or they will be canceled Dec. 31. The theater is located at 120 S. Washington Ave., Newport. RSVP Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to Riverbend Insurance, 509-447-0426 or email your name and phone number for a reservation to Kim@riverbendins.com.

Commissioners hear request to change rental, storage regulations SANDPOINT – The Bonner County commissioners will hear a request to amend standards for rental warehouses, ministorage units and boat storage at a public hearing Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 1:45 p.m. The hearing will be held in the first floor conference room of the county’s administrative building, 1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint. Todd McKay and Dave Carlson are requesting amendments to Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 12, Bonner County Revised Code. They want to separate boat storage requirements from rental warehouse and ministorage unit standards; allow boat storage outright in the Commercial and Industrial districts; allow rental warehouses and ministorage outright in the Commercial and Industrial districts and conditionally permit in the Rural Service Center and Recreation districts. Further, they want the county to allow unlimited square footage for rental warehouses in the Commercial and Industrial districts; and eliminate the 10,000-square-foot maximum square footage standard for boat, rental and ministorage rentals in Chapter 4. The planning and zoning commission recommended approval of the requests at its regular board meeting Aug. 28.

Conservation district holds annual meeting NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Conservation District is holding an annual meeting Thursday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Camas Wellness Center in Usk. Presentations will include Ty Meyer from the Spokane Conservation District, talking about no till drills, direct seeding and loan opportunities for equipment. The Farm Service Agency will present on acreage reporting, FSA programs, AG credit and crop insurance. For more information, call 509-447-1155.

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Bringing attention to domestic violence A couple dozen people took part in a Domestic Violence walk Monday afternoon in Newport. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The walk is sponsored by Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services. According to statistics from POCVS, there were 84 adults and 69 children who were victims of domestic violence in Pend Oreille County in 2013. There were no domestic violence fatalities in Pend Oreille County in 2013, but statewide there were 28 homicides and seven suicides associated with domestic violence.

Rachel’s Challenge comes to Cusick CUSICK – The Cusick School District is hosting Rachel’s Challenge, Tuesday, Oct. 21, to focus on small acts of kindness with student-led anti-bullying activities to start a chain reaction of kindness throughout the school. Rachel’s Challenge is based on the life and writings of Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim in the Columbine school shootings in 1999. A few weeks after the tragedy, Darrell Scott, Rachel’s father, spoke to a Congressional House Judiciary Committee regarding issues of school violence. His speech has become one of the most widely read on the Internet, according to organizers. Shortly afterward, he founded “Rachel’s Challenge,” a bullying and violence abatement program. Rachel’s Challenge focuses on small acts of kindness, Caring and Kindness Groups for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, and Friends of Rachel (FOR) Groups for students in sixth grade and older, and student led and initiated anti-bullying activities. Superintendents, principals, teachers, parents and students bring Rachel’s Challenge into their schools because of escalating problems such as bullying, student isolation, teen suicide, discrimination, school violence and increased disciplinary actions. Through powerful presentations, trainings, community events, and professional develop-

CORRECTION A story in last week’s issue of The Miner incorrectly stated that local businesses provided baked goods for a sale that benefited Youth Emergency Services. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, members of the local LDS Church and Bushel’s supplied the baked goods. The Miner regrets any confusion this may have caused.

ment, Rachel’s Challenge provides a sustainable

Since inception, more than 21 million people have heard Rachel’s story in live settings around the world, at least eight school shootings have been prevented, and more than 500 suicides have been averted. solution, according to press releases. The universal message of kindness and compassion told by Rachel’s story has been heard by students in several countries. Priest River Lamanna

High School participated in Rachel’s Challenge several years ago. Since inception, more than 21 million people have heard Rachel’s story in live settings around the world, at least eight school shootings have been prevented and more than 500 suicides have been averted. More than two million students annually experience Rachel’s Challenge and have the opportunity to accept the challenges modeled after Rachel’s life and writings. The Scott family and other Rachel’s Challenge certified presenters have reached millions more on media outlets and Darrell Scott has authored three books, including the bestseller, “Rachel’s Tears.” Rachel’s father still meets regularly with politicians and educators and is also a keynote speaker at many large educational venues. He met with President Bill Clinton on two occasions and President George W. Bush has written a personal letter recommending Rachel’s Challenge.

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NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District Board of Directors approved water rate increases on the Greenridge and Lazy Acres water systems because of growing debt and declining reserves, during the regular board meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 7. Greenridge was increased by $4 monthly, Lazy Acres by $2. PUD General Manager John Jordan said he believes the water systems have not had an increase in about five years. “We have reduced labor hours by having the water operator shift some hours to milfoil work, but inflation still plays a role over time,” Jordan said. Currently, there are 29 customers on the Greenridge water system. The

increase is affective starting Oct. 1. “Greenridge is a little over $15,000 in debt, the $4 monthly increase on 29 customers will generate $1,392 additional cash flow over a year, thereby helping to reduce this debt over a period of time,” Jordan said. Jordan said there are about 35 customers on the Lazy Acres water system and they will see a $2 monthly increase. He said this would generate about $840 per month to combat growing costs. “Lazy Acres is not in debt, but its reserves are low and have been declining slowly,” Jordan said. Jordan said the rates vary depending on whether the water comes from ground wells or surface water, the terrain the system is in and the density of population they serve.

‘Sludge’ removal underway BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – Ione Mayor Donnie Fowell said Fire Mountain Farms will have the biosolid removed from the lagoon “any day now,” after the company wanted land to apply the biosolid locally in August, much to the dismay of area residents. Fowell said it would be shipped to a beneficial use facility near Mansfield, Wash. “It’s the same place Seattle takes theirs,” Fowell said. “I think that’s all coming to an end.” In front of a full, standing-room-only town council meeting Aug. 20, with two Department of Ecology representatives, Fowell and Water/ Sewer Commissioner Charlie Spears stated the contract with the company does not allow for local land application and they would require the contractor to have the “sludge” removed in a matter

of weeks. There are 180 dry tons of biosolid being stored in a 100-foot by 50-foot bag. Fowell said Fire Mountain Farms had to amend its permits for where the biosolid is going, causing a small delay. He said he hopes it will be removed by the end of the month. This is the first time in more than 50 years that the lagoon has needed emptied. Spears said the town leadership felt blindsided because the contractor did not talk with them about the change to local land application. Fowell said the town council also discussed during its regular meeting Wednesday, Sept. 17, having some trees removed east of the hangers at the Ione Airport. Dan Dawson Construction gave a bid for $317 for cutting the trees and $435 for removal. “It’s to get them down before they get bigger,” Fowell said.

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here has been a lot of time and ink expended on the debate about opting out of the Washington Growth Management Act requirements in Pend Oreille County. We think the county commissioners should not act hastily and continue to evaluate the costs and benefits of their options. The issue became important in Pend Oreille County when the legislature passed a law allowing a few small counties to, more accurately put, “opt down” from the plan they adopted after years of work. The counties can’t completely go their own way as many people erroneously think. For example, the opt down law clearly says that areas of the county must maintain a rural character. What this means will be left to interpretation, probably by the courts at county expense, if they vote for opt down. It also doesn’t answer one of the prime concerns in Pend Oreille County during the years of public debate that lead to the adoption of their plan. It doesn’t answer, nor did any of the politicians or state officials, whether a county that has opted down can change the state minimum lot size in rural areas from 5 acres to 2. The county tried to sneak in 2-acre minimums when they adopted its growth management plan and the state made them go back to 5. The state had the prodding of Future Wise, an active environmental group that monitors growth management issues around the state and is ready to go to court if they don’t like something. The other question not answered is whether some grants will not be given to cities if the county isn’t part of state growth management planning. When asked nobody can say for sure. What is for sure is that state real estate tax funds won’t be returned to the cities if the county opts down. Legislators say they will fix that but we don’t think any action should be taken until then. The county commissioners should also meet formally with all the city councils to exchange beliefs before acting. They should also be ready to answer the grant loss questions. And they should explain to the cities and public what the advantages they feel come from the local control, which is what they call it. We believe having a county superior court judge hear an appeal instead of the state growth management hearings board probably is good for the community. But beyond that we aren’t sure what would be different. Contrary to what people think, opting down won’t end the state shoreline management laws – they are separate. It won’t end a myriad of other laws like people think. These have included state burning restrictions, game management laws or other environmental protection laws. And as we said, it might not even change the land use restrictions that exist now. Many of these are actually there to protect the rural quality of life many say they love. The county commissioners don’t have to do anything; they can continue to work with their land use plan approved by the state’s growth management board. We think they should do that while they, along with their planning commission and cities, continue to gather complete information about the options available. --FJW

How to contact IDFG BY PHIL COOPER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EDUCATOR

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has 83 Conservation Officers covering 84,000 square miles. Doing the simple math, Idaho Conservation Officer patrol districts average over a thousand square miles. Within each patrol district, officers have a wide variety of duties to perform. Law enforcement activities amount to only about a half of a Conservation Officer’s time over the course of a year. Many hours are spent performing fisheries and wildlife management work, teaching hunter education, helping landowners and homeowners with wildlife problems, giving classroom and civic group presentations, attending training meetings, and dealing with whatever unexpected fish and wildlife matters may arise in the districts. Sometimes officers must cover a neighboring district if an officer is on vacation, sick, or temporarily as-

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YO U R O P I N I O N Express a ‘no’ zone change To the editor: The test case for keyhole non-waterfront lot development, for sacrificing wildlife habitat and rural culture has applied to change the zoning of a historic 425 acre ranch in northern Pend Oreille County. This, rather than even try to sell it as what it is – a ranch. More money can be made with upping the density to four times current zoning. So in an area that suffers from a history of no jobs or services, 52 miles from Newport, the Old Boy’s Ranch on LeClerc is slated to become an area of five acre home and recreational sites. The investors won’t retain the Natural Resource zoning of one dwelling unit per twenty acres. The investors can build 20 homes right now, with the current zoning, keeping the forestry and Fountain family lease for cattle grazing on the agricultural land. But instead they’ll happily take advantage of 20 years (of 30 total) of near non-existent taxation, treating it like a tax shelter instead of the intended incentive to maintain the working land. They don’t value cultural history because it interferes with wealth building. The for sale signs are going up all around me. This project will push the wildlife out and create lots that won’t sell for decades (if ever). This misuse of natural resource land isn’t why we moved to this remote spot. The natural environment and rural culture are the real draw for us retired

folks. Join me in writing the county planners (clock is ticking) and telling them ‘no’ to amending the comprehensive plan to allow this rezone. We don’t need more housing up north. We need to respect the landscape and partner with a new rancher who wants to actually work the land. Write Mike Lithgow, P.O. Box 5066, Newport, 99156 or email him at mlithgow@ pendoreille.org. -Harmon Clark Ione

Left-wing rant is opposed to capitalism To the editor: I find it appalling that The Miner would give Susan Hobbs special consideration and privilege that allowed her to express her xenophobic opinions that appear to be part of a left-wing rant against our small-businessbased Capitalistic System and the American Dream of making a better life for the future generations of our county. During her tenure on the planning commission, Ms. Hobbs had inflicted economic harm and undue stress upon many individuals that own rural lands within our county. Her radical left-wing opinions and domineering actions within the planning commission finally led to her removal by the board of county commissioners. Over many decades, radical left-wing environmental groups with ideologies that Ms. Hobbs seems to embrace have attacked the very lifestyle and economic system that had sustained

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signed to another area. One Panhandle officer recently retired and current funding limitations require the position be left vacant for at least the next six months. With all the things a Conservation Officer has to deal with, it can sometimes be a challenge for the public to contact them. If everything happened between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, it would be easy. The Idaho Fish and Game Panhandle Region office on Kathleen Ave in Coeur d’Alene is open during these regular business hours (excluding holidays) and people can walk in or call us at 769-1414. But that only covers a third of the hours in a day and not every day of the week. So, I would like to provide some suggestions for ways to contact us outside of regular business hours. I started my career as a Conservation Officer before cell phones existed. Reports

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

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Yes, it is my body and my life and I should be able to choose.

Stories have flooded news stations and the Internet recently about the Death with Dignity laws implemented by Oregon, Washington and Vermont, in the wake of a 29-year-old woman choosing to end her life after learning she has brain cancer with no cure. She has chosen the date and time of her death and announced it publicly, and has chosen Oregon as her final state of residence. Washington’s act, voted on in 2008 and implemented in 2009, allows adults and residents in the state with six months or less to live to request a lethal dose of medication from their physician. More than 103 patients received the medication from their physicians in 2011, about 121 in 2012 and 119 in 2013.

the northern portion of the county. Many familyoperated small-mines and family-owned logging and sawmill businesses were systematically shut down due to the increasingly unworkable environmentalistpromoted anti-business regulations. Ms. Hobbs, you know that the environmentalists are the dominant force behind eliminating cattle leases from government lands, not developers and real estate brokers. Ms. Hobbs stated (her opinion) that because (in north county) there are no jobs, sporadic medical services, and scarce grocery stores, “the GMA is the best legal tool to deploy against those keen on dissecting the landscape.” Ms. Hobbs, “dissecting the landscape” would create jobs and businesses. It is obvious that the GMA and the SMP she promotes have just one purpose; to complete the economic strangulation and depopulation of the north end of the county. Citizens should have the choice of where and how they choose to live in rural areas, without excessive government interference. A drive north through the dead and dying communities that once were thriving communities should be a wakeup-experience for opting out of the GMA. -Jim Cowan Newport

Actions speak louder than words To the editor: Every political season, worn out clichés like, “honest,” “hardworking,” and “integrity” are heard from political candidates. Being personally aware of politically charged

issues, I’ve observed many of our elected officials more concerned with their political relationships than their constituents’ needs. As our legislators face critical issues in the next two years, we need to fill the District 1A Representative seat with someone who actually is that honest, hard working, committed-to-Idaho-values person. Republican candidate Heather Scott lives the mantra of “actions speak louder than words.” Working with her on committees and issues, I’ve come to realize her commitment, whether as a chair or member, and her ability to do so effectively, energetically, and cheerfully. Heather Scott most definitely has my vote. -Jerry Clipson Oldtown

‘Ione Old Boys Ranch’ development, at what cost? To the editor: I’m a member of the “Community Oversight Team” representing the Aspen Reflection owners on the Wasatch Associates’ proposed development of the 430-acre “Old Boys Ranch” on the west and east side of LeClerc Road. The developers reside in Utah and after 20 years enjoying property tax breaks and collecting grazing fees on NR-20 land they now want to maximize their profits by requesting a land designation change that will forever change the landscape and rural lifestyle of adjoining property owners and local residents. The County Planning Commission must deny their SEE LETTERS, 5A

R E A D E R ’ S P O L L R E S U LT S Do you think we should still acknowledge Columbus Day? No. Columbus’ treatment of Columbus did, indeed, Native Americans, and the discover the Americas and manner in which white people we should acknowledge that took over the Americas is not accomplishment. cause for celebration or commemoration. We should all change it to Indigenous People Day.

49% 31%

Do you agree with the Death with Dignity Act? No, it is still suicide, regardless of how painful and long the prognosis is. No, families and friends would prefer to be with the person as long as possible. Yes, painful, long months of dying should not be acceptable with today’s technologies.

20% I agree we shouldn’t celebrate Columbus Day, but I think designating it Indigenous People Day is taking it a bit far.

Total Votes: 35

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application to change their property designation from NR-20 to an R-5. The change takes historic use of natural resource land designated for timber and agriculture to land that would have 85 dwellings including commercial property in clustered lot sizes. Their proposed development is in the middle of the winter range and elk migration corridor. A wildlife biologist, at Wasatch’s request, visited the site and stated the elk could not survive the proposed development. That means the loss of our elk herd. Considering the large number of homes and lots for sale in Pend Oreille County, where is the need for such a large development? There is none. The state of Washington’s projected population growth statistics don’t support a development this size. If the development fails we have lost our elk herd and additional agricultural land and rural open lifestyle we enjoy. Mr. Henrie and Wasatch’s say they want to leave a legacy for the area. Then leave one that protects the land and wildlife by developing their property using their current NR-20 designation that protects the elk instead of guaranteeing their demise. Pend Oreille County Planning Commission must vote ‘no’ on their land designation change request. -Jeff Hawley Ione

Scott has it all To the editor: I have a very special invitation to all Idaho District 1A residents. You have an opportunity to be a part of the great American election process for our next State Representative. Among Idaho’s citizen legislators’ responsibilities are translating the public’s will into public policy and insuring that taxpayer funds are judiciously spent in overseeing how our state is run. It means providing the best services possible utilizing your tax dollars in the wisest manner. Critical factors in a strong, vibrant local economy are economic development,

business expansion and job opportunity. I believe that Heather Scott, candidate for District 1A, has the vision, maturity, wisdom and courage to make that happen. Heather is always pragmatic in her thinking and decision making and acts in the best interest of all citizens, not just those with deep pockets. She will make us proud of her leadership as she works to put us on a solid footing toward a smaller-government, more prosperous future. Please check out Heather’s website (http://www. voteheatherscott.com/ about-heather) for her qualifications. It is more than impressive. Join me in voting for Heather Scott to be our new State Representative in District 1A. -Pam Leslie Oroville

Scott has extensive history protecting our waters To the editor: The ongoing misinformation being portrayed by the Idaho Democrats and their supporters shows they care nothing about the facts or the truth and only about smearing creditability. I’d like to set the record straight about Heather Scott and her stance on exotic species and protecting Lake Pend Oreille, the Pend Oreille Rivers and waters within Idaho. She is strongly in favor of protecting the quality of all Idaho waters. As an aquatic biologist, Heather spent much of the first 10 years she lived in north Idaho working on various aquatic studies on the lower Pend Oreille River from Albeni Falls Dam downstream to Boundary Dam. She was actively involved in studying the fisheries (including bull trout), water quality issues and nuisance aquatic plants issues. She specifically worked on a two-year pilot study in the Pend Oreille River to determine if a biological control (milfoil weevils) could be produced in enough quantity to effectively control Eurasian milfoil without chemicals. She understands more about the biological and the physical processes of the river and

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Thank you to local youth for help with book sale To the editor: The Newport Friends of the Library would like to express our appreciation to the young men and women of Youth Emergency Services, and Newport/Priest River Interact for their help in carrying and placing boxes and boxes of donated books to the Annual Book Sale at the Newport Eagles. Too often we do not see or hear about all the young people who are active and helpful in our community, especially those served by the YES program. These young men and women have very little themselves, yet came and helped our largely senior women who do the book sale. All the women who worked at the book sale were complimentary of the youth, they were well-mannered, cooperative and hard-working. Many of them wanted to purchase books for themselves, we were pleased to provide them with complimentary books for their own use. There are many programs in this area that deserve our support, it will be a pleasure for me to continue to support these young men and women who help others, even with their own very limited means. -Sandy Loskill Newport Friends of the Library

Say what you mean, mean what you say To the editor: When confronted by a question at the Oct. 7 Bonners Ferry Candidate’s Forum, Heather Scott’s opponent complained that her privacy was being invaded and refused to answer any more

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questions. I was shocked by this assertion and her attitude that her Facebook postings are not the business of potential constituents’ inquiries. On the contrary, statements on her Facebook page (which since has been scrubbed) or any candidates’ Facebook page helps give insight to how the candidate might vote as a representative. Facebook is an effective public method of communication. It is a way to reach out to people you wouldn’t otherwise be able to reach just by virtue of the fact that it is public! When one becomes defensive about statements made on this public entity, does that mean that one is trying to hide what one really thinks? Why wouldn’t Laura Bry admit to her Facebook entries? Is she afraid that her potential constituents wouldn’t approve? My recommendation to Heather Scott’s opponent is to be proud of what she stands for and share it with us. Say what you mean and mean what you say! People in North Idaho are tired of double speak. Their incumbent representatives and senator have repeatedly told their constituents that they are against abortion, federal health care or federal education and then go to Boise and vote for those very things. If you are for these things, tell us. Don’t hide behind platitudes and feel good rhetoric. “We can do better.” you tell us, but on your now scrubbed Facebook page, you declare that the “American Dream is unattainable.” Pretty negative, how is that doing better! Will the real Laura Bry please stand up. -Sharon Oldfield Sandpoint

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and let God. Genetic cultures are at least equal in survivorship value. Mother Nature has her ways. With as much financial and military might it can muster, the world is beginning to fight complex problems like ISIS beheadings and Ebola contagion. We have to try. Up until now, my thoughts of solutions to both of those problems were in isolationism. With the most recent turn of events, Bagdad in jeopardy of falling to ISIS, and Ebola outpacing containment attempts everywhere, I am leaning towards another $2-4 trillion in military investment. By exposing our 4,000 Army troops to Ebola, we will assure American blood immunities survivors from which vaccinations will be produced. Ebola doesn’t kill 100 percent. Domestic outbreaks like in Dallas will shatter our delusions of a functional democratic health care system. Only the rich will survive by harvesting the genetic immunities of their survivor slaves, starting with the military. By investing another $2-4 trillion in fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan the 1.5 billion Muslims will survive another series of Christian Crusades. Bankrupt, America should have no further relevant political or military power. Whether through God or Mother Nature the simple solutions are in plain view. Keep the faith. -Duane Schofield Cusick

Congressional wealth is increasing To the editor: The wealth of members of Congress is increasing while most Americans that they represent have decreasing wealth. That includes our congresswoman who now

has 10 times the money she had when she was first elected to Congress. So when our congresswoman talks of promoting policies that increase opportunity and the resulting wealth, she isn’t talking about the people she represents. Congress has become a millionaire’s club and most of the people they represent are not members. What is our congresswoman doing to earn money other than her pay and benefits as a representative? I don’t see her working part time when Congress is in one of their frequent recesses. So I have to wonder why members of Congress do so well when the people they represent struggle to feed their families and pay bills. The sad fact is that our congresswoman is now set up to become a lobbyist once she leaves Congress and will see a huge spike in her income. Ask yourself why a lobbying firm would hire the congresswoman and not one of us. Not winning re-election this November would be the best thing that ever happened to Cathy McMorris Rodgers by just moving her to a cushy lobbyist job earlier. If you think our congresswoman is fighting for you, just look at the policies she is promoting. If you are rich for whatever reason, you are going to get richer with representatives like her. If you are not rich, you are going to see your income decline while the people you keep voting for become wealthier. Ninety eight percent of the House of Representatives are going to get re-elected next month and that’s with a 14 percent approval rating for the congress. How many businesses would remain open with a 14 percent customer approval rating? -Pete Scobby Newport

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Ranger Homecoming goes ‘Under the Sea’ Homecoming dance on Saturday BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – Break out your pink as the Selkirk Rangers homecoming honors Cancer Awareness, with the chosen theme “Under the Sea.” The Selkirk Rangers will celebrate homecoming, Tuesday through Saturday, Oct. 14-18, with block painting, dress up days, games and float decorating contests. Secretary Pam Zimmerman said the students picked colors and themes for their dress up days. Tuesday, Oct. 14, was Tacky Tuesday, where students dressed from the 1980s in rainbow colors. Wednesday, Oct. 15, students celebrate College Game Day, wearing red and black. For Thursday, Oct. 16,

students have the option of Pajama Day or Super Hero Day, with blue and yellow as the chosen colors. There will be an assembly at 2:05 p.m. where students from each class will present a game for audience participation. The seniors will perform a Mock Trial, using a judge and creating a case. Zimmerman said the trial usually involves the opposing football team in some way. “It’s a make believe trial,” Zimmerman said, adding last year’s trial was on a missing Cusick Panther mascot. Friday, Oct. 17, the Rangers will show their school spirit with Cancer Awareness Day, with green, pink and yellow as the colors of the day. Another assembly is planned for 2:20 p.m. that will be hosted by the Ranger cheerleaders. Zimmerman

said this assembly is to get the students pumped up for the football game. The hallways of the school are split into blocks and each class from grades sixth through 12 will be given a section to decorate. The seniors will be given the block closest to the football field. The blocks will be judged Friday, prior to the football game. The football game kicks off at 7 p.m. against the Inchelium Hornets. Homecoming royalty will be crowned during halftime and the float contest will be judged by the end of the second quarter of the game. On Saturday, Oct. 18, the Rangers start off with a volleyball game against Almira/Coulee-Hartline at noon. The annual Homecoming dance will close out the week of festivities at 9 p.m.

Health district prepare for ebola OLYMPIA – While there are no patients with Ebola in Washington state, and no plans to evacuate patients to the region in the near future, Harborview Medical Center, local hospitals and state and local health officials say they are ready. “Harborview and other Washington hospitals have precautions in place to ensure the safety of health care providers and other patients if someone with Ebola is brought in for treatment,” said Dr. Scott Lindquist, communicable disease epidemiologist for the state department of health. “The public wouldn’t be in danger.” The disease is spread through direct contact with blood, body fluids, or excretions from an infected person. The lack of infection-control measures and medical supplies in Western Africa has been the key factor in allowing the virus to reach epidemic proportions. Health officials note the dramatically different conditions

between the health care systems and infrastructure in the United States and West Africa. The Department of Health and local health agencies, including the Northeast Tri County Health District have sent information to hospitals and health care providers on infection control and screening to help them quickly identify symptoms and prevent the spread of the virus. “Despite being a small community, we have a large number of people who travel internationally. We need to be prepared to handle Ebola and other travel related communicable illnesses efficiently and prevent spread to others,” said Dr. Samuel Artzis, health officer for Northeast Tri County Health District, which includes Pend Oreille County. If you have any questions, contact the Newport health district office at 509-4473131.

State seeks public input on housing needs OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Commerce announced recently their plans to solicit public comment on housing needs across the state. Any Washington resident is encouraged to participate in an 11 question online survey. The survey results will guide plans for using federal funds aimed at addressing housing needs throughout Washington state. Each year, the state receives approximately $8 million in funds from the

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to use on a variety of housing projects and services that benefit low income people. For 2014, the state’s allocation from HUD was $8,376,602. The housing programs funded by HUD include the HOME Investment Partnership program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). “The state has discretion on how funds will be used

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One percent or nonfat milk only for WIC families OLYMPIA – The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program has changed its policies to only allow the purchase of 1 percent or nonfat milk. Children ages 1 to 2 will get whole milk, along with women and children who are prescribed 2 percent or whole milk by their health care provider. “One percent and nonfat milk have the same nutrients as 2 percent and whole milk; the only difference is the amount of fat. One percent and nonfat milk have less calories and cholesterol,” said Cathy Franklin, nutrition coordinator for the state’s WIC program. “This will be new for some families, but we’re giving lots of support and information to help them make the change.” The change started in October and better aligns WIC with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and other programs, such as Head Start, and the School Lunch and Breakfast Program, which already offer only

1 percent or nonfat milk. Overweight and obesity rates for young children served by WIC decreased for the first time in 2012 and again in 2013. The decline is attributed to changes to the WIC food package in 2009 and officials hope the trend continues following this change. WIC provides health screening and referrals, nutrition education, and checks for specific healthy foods. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum, and children up to five whose family’s income is at or below 185 percent poverty level qualify for WIC. The program serves more than 300,000 Washington women and children each year. For more information on local services from the state WIC office, call 1-800841-1410 or go to the Washington WIC Nutrition Program website. Related services around the state can be found at ParentHelp123.org or by calling the Family Health Hotline at 1-800-322-2588.

Idaho reports first flu death of season KOOTENAI COUNTY – Last week, the Panhandle Health District (PHD) reported the first death from influenza for the 2014-15 season. A woman over the age of 65 in Kootenai County died due to complications associated with the flu. This was the first flu-related death and first confirmed influenza case in the state of Idaho this season. “This tragic event emphasizes the need for everyone to take precautions, including getting a flu vaccination,” PHD Epidemiologist Jeff Lee said. “The flu is a serious illness and kills up to 30,000-40,000 Americans every year.” Influenza vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older. In addition to flu vaccination, PHD recommends protecting yourself by taking the follow-

ing measures: • Wash hands with soap frequently or use alcoholbased hand sanitizers, especially after you cough, sneeze or touch your face. • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and dispose of the tissue immediately. If a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into your inner elbow. Droplets from a sneeze can travel up to six feet. • Stay home when sick and do not return to work until 24 hours after a fever is gone. Infants and the elderly are especially at-risk for complications associated with the flu, but the flu infects 5-20 percent of people every year and causes over 200,000 hospitalizations across the country. Symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and sometimes a cough and sore throat. If you are exhibiting

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Forest Service not requiring media to have picture permits NEWPORT – U.S. Forest Service officials said media personnel gathering news on National Forest lands do not need permits for taking pictures, a response after an earlier press release about commercial filming on wilderness land caused some protests by journalists. “The Forest Service does not require reporters to have a permit for any type of news gathering activity,” said National Press Officer Larry Chambers. “Permits are only required for commercial activities, such as a car commercial or a major motion picture.” The Forest Service released information, Sept. 25, to clarify a proposed directive for commercial photography and filmmaking in congressionally designated wilderness areas. “The US Forest Service remains committed to the First Amendment,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell in the release. “To be clear, provisions in the draft directive do not apply to news gathering or activities.” The agency issued a notice, Sept. 4, seeking public comment on a proposal to formally establish consistent criteria for evaluating requests for commercial filming in wilderness areas, as it has on national forests and grasslands. The proposed directive on commercial filming in wilderness has been in place for more than four years and is an effort to ensure the fullest protection of America’s wild places, officials said. The public originally had until Monday, Nov. 3, to comment on the proposal but based on the high level of interest, the agency extended the public comment period to end Wednesday, Dec. 3. The proposal does not apply to news coverage, gathering information for a news program or a documentary. However, if a project falls outside of that scope and the filming is intended to be on wilderness land, additional criteria are applied to protect wilderness values. In that case, a permit must be applied for

and granted before any photography is permitted. “The fact is, the directive pertains to commercial photography and filming only. If you’re there to gather news or take recreational photographs, no permit would be required. We take your First Amendment rights very seriously,” said Tidwell. “We’re looking forward to talking with journalists and concerned citizens to help allay some of the concerns we’ve been hearing and clarify what’s covered by this proposed directive.” Congressionally designated wilderness areas are protected by the Wilderness Act of 1964 and must remain in their natural condition. Officials state this is achieved in part by prohibiting certain commercial enterprises and the Forest Service is responsible for ensuring its policies adhere to that standard. The proposal does not change the rules for visitors or recreational photographers. Generally, professional and amateur photographers will not need a permit unless they use models, actors or props; work in areas where the public is generally not allowed; or cause additional administrative costs. Currently, commercial filming permit fees are about $30 per day for a group up to three people. A large Hollywood production with 70 or more people might be as much as $800. The $1,500 commercial permit fee cited in many publications is erroneous, and refers to a different proposed directive, officials state in the release. Forest Service officials state the Forest Service has required permits according to statute for various activities on agency lands, from cutting a Christmas tree to filming a major motion picture, such as the 2013 Johnny Depp movie, “The Lone Ranger.” The Disney production obtained a permit to film part of the movie on the Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico.

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Cusick celebrates Homecoming BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

CUSICK – Put on your Panther pride, it’s homecoming week in Cusick. The Cusick Panthers will celebrate homecoming, Tuesday through Friday, Oct. 14-17, with Mr. and Mrs. CHS competitions, dress up days and football, and end the week sitting around a bonfire – not the traditional dance – with their classmates. “I don’t think anyone in this school is interested in a dance,” ASB President Jaxson Walrath said. He said they have not had a scheduled dance in years. Each day the students are dressing up as certain themes and each class will participate in Mr. and Mrs. CHS competitions. The participants are awarded points for placing in the events. There will be a spirit ball hidden in the school each day, and the class that finds it will earn points toward their Mr. and Mrs. CHS participants. On Tuesday, Oct. 14, they had Redneck Day, where camouflage and patriotic clothing was worn. The CHS event was a food eating competition. Wednesday, Oct. 15, is Favorite Character Day, where students will dress like a book, television or movie character. Mr. and Mrs. CHS participants will sing Karaoke for their event. Thursday, Oct. 16, will be 1980s and Throwback Thursday, for students to

dress in their favorite decade. The participants will “Name That Tune” to music from the 1980s and earlier. Friday, Oct. 17, will end Homecoming week with black, yellow and white for Spirit Day, setting up the football game against the Northport Mustangs at 7 p.m. The CHS event is a video of the events throughout the Homecoming week that students will make. Friday will also include class com-

petitions, starting at noon. They will have a Car Cram, where each class will “cram” as many students as they can into a car. Powder Puff flag football will follow the cramming, and Messy Twister with paint or food condiments placed on the dots, will also be played. The football game against the Mustangs starts at 7 p.m. and the students will light a bonfire and celebrate homecoming week.

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River VFW NORTH IDAHO PATTERN RACERS 4-H: 6 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Oldtown YORK RITE OF FREEMASONRY: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

THURSDAY, OCT. 16 NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Create Arts Center PRIEST RIVER FOOD BANK OPEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library STORY TIME - CALISPEL VALLEY LIBRARY, CUSICK: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

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

PEND OREILLE RIVER ARTS ALLIANCE: 11 a.m - Various Locations

PRM-ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown

OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport PRIEST RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST/AUXILIARY: 6 p.m. - Priest

LOOSELY KNIT: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 5:30 p.m. - House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown BLANCHARD BOOK TALK: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library PEND OREILLE KIDS CLUB: 6

p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church

ING SESSION: 9 a.m. to noon Blanchard Community Center

ROTARY CLUB: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

BLANCHARD SPINNERS: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance

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

AA MEETING: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown

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

OATH KEEPERS CONSTITUTIONAL STUDY GROUP: 5:30 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport

NEWPORT MASONIC LODGE: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

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KINSHIP CAREGIVERS FOSTER PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital

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MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS GATHERING: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church

FRIDAY, OCT. 17 MOTHERS OF PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES: 9-11 a.m. - Dalkena Church, Highway 20 OIL PAINTING CLASS: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Create Arts Center WATERCOLOR BASICS AND BEYOND CLASS: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Newport Library DAVIS LAKE GRANGE: Noon Davis Lake Grange DANCE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church AL-ANON: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-946-6131

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MONDAY, OCT. 20 PRIEST RIVER LIONS: 6:30 p.m. Priest River Senior Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick

TUESDAY, OCT. 21 FAMILIES FOR KIDS AND DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport BLANCHARD STITCHERS QUILT-

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THE MINER

OCTOBER 15, 2014 |

State Representative, 7th District

which includes Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry and portions of Spokane and Okanogan counties Two-year term

Shelly Short

Age: 52 Party: Republican Hometown: Addy Occupation: 7th District Short state representative Education: Legislative Energy Horizon Institute’s Energy Policy Planning Program; attended Spokane Community College and Eastern Washington University but did not graduate Religion: Catholic Family: Married to Mitch with two grown children Elected positions: Third term as 7th District Washington state Representative

Relevant organizations: 7 th district Legislative Committee, Stevens County Republicans, Haynicker’s 4-H Club, Colville Valley Gymkhana Club House committee assignments: Ranking Republican on the Environment committee, Health care and wellness, technology and economic development Campaign funds raised: $89,119 District wide primary election results: Short 23,704, Apker 5,751 Pend Oreille County primary election results: Short 2,286, Apker 657 Website: www.vote4shelly.com

Q&A Education will be a big topic at the Legislature this session. How do you think the Legislature should fund education? Is there enough money? Should there be an increase in taxes to pay for education? If not, what programs should be cut? Short believes education should be the first budget the Legislature deals with. The state projects $2.7 million in additional revenue the upcoming biennium. “I think a good chunk of that revenue has to go to education,” she said. She says the state needs to quit adding new programs that require funding. She points to the statewide health exchange that has taken money to hire staff, with more money requests expected. The Department of Early Learning is another example of a state program that was added. Short says she thinks the private sector could handle both better. “They’re not bad issues,” she says. “It’s just that, do we have to do them in a way that is going to grow state employment?” She says the Legislature will consider many options to fund education, although she says she won’t vote for a tax increase. She says when the Legislature is considering cuts, they usually aren’t really reductions in funding from the previous year, she says, they are cuts to proposed increases. If Pend Oreille County opts out of the Growth Management Act, how will it affect small cities’ ability to get grant funding from the state? Short, who has been a proponent of the opt out legislation, says that she really doesn’t think planning differently than under the Growth Management Act will have much effect on grant funding. She says the state Department of Commerce has overstated the effect of opting out on grant funding. She says there’s no indication that cities will get less grant funding if they decide to plan differently than under the GMA. She says the GMA is run by the Department of Commerce and any change to GMA is a threat to their authority. “The communities need to make their own decision, obviously,” Short says. She says the opt out legislation will give them an option. She says Newport is in the driver’s seat, as far as Pend Oreille County opting out. If Newport formally opposes the county planning differently than under Growth Management and is joined by two other cities, the county can’t opt out. Short says District 7 legislators will continue to work with cities and help “any way we can.” She would like cities to look at their most

James Apker

Age: 38 Party: Libertarian Hometown: North Spokane Occupation: Apker Electronics installation and service technician, carpenter and construction project cost estimator Education: Riverside High School 1995, attended Spokane Community College from 2001 to 2003, and attended Edmonds Community College from 2009 to 2011. Holds an Associate in Applied Science degree

in Network Engineering, and ATA in Construction Management with a minor in Building Inspection. Family: Single Religion: Catholic/Yaqui Tribe Previous elected positions: Spokane Community College Senator 2002 Campaign funds raised: $875 District wide primary election results: Short 23,704, Apker 5,751 Pend Oreille County primary election results: Short 2,286, Apker 657 Website: www.electapker.com

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valuable grants and see if those are impacted if the county opts out of GMA. She says the Growth Management Hearings Board is not elected. If the county opts out, appeals of land use decisions would go to county superior court. “If you don’t agree with their decisions, how do you play in that?” she says. “If it is locally driven, you’ve got your locally elected officials that are right here, who you can have an impact on.” Does the opt out really make land use restrictions like 5 acre minimum lots go away like some think? Short says she doesn’t know. She says there may be areas that support more intense development than others. She said decisions made locally are better decisions. What should be done with wolf management at the legislative level? Short said she wants the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to properly manage the wolf packs and enforce its wolf plan. She favors killing problem wolves and killing enough of them to stop the problem. “I’m not sold that in this country that non lethal works,” she says. She says the Stevens County sheep rancher had been using a rider and dogs to guard the flock and still had sheep killed by wolves. “The only thing that deterred the wolves from killing sheep was the state helicopter.” She says the livestock producers should not have to bear the brunt of the cost of wolf recovery. She said she would rather not see wolves in Washington unless they can be managed appropriately as a top predator. How can the legislature improve the economy in Pend Oreille County? Short said that the regulatory environment in Washington adds uncertainty and that hurts the economy. She would fight any carbon tax and work to ease the regulatory environment for business. She says she wants to continue the tax credit for the Pend Oreille Mine in north Pend Oreille County. She says electricity must remain inexpensive here. She says there are proposals to remove the small energy producer exemption from the requirement that electricity producers get 15 percent of their power from renewable energy, excluding hydropower. Small utilities, such as the PUD, are exempt. Short says she will oppose any effort to make the PUD meet the 15 percent renewable energy level. There is some discussion in the legislature about doing this. Short says she doesn’t SEE SHORT, 12A

How will being from the Libertarian Party benefit the county? Apker said more than half the population wants a third party. He says he offers voters that choice. Education will be a big topic at the Legislature this session. How do you think the Legislature should fund education? Is there enough money? Should there be an increase in taxes to pay for education? If not, what programs should be cut? Apker supports a voucher system and charter schools as an alternative to public schools. He says the one-size fits all style of public education doesn’t work. “Charter schools allow creativity and diversity in the education system,” he said. He wants all education money used exclusively for education, including lottery money. Apker said he would look at the entire budget for places to cut. He says school labor union contracts could be renegotiated. He says people should have both the right to join or not join a union. If Pend Oreille County opts out of the Growth Management Act, how will it affect small cities’ ability to get grant funding from the state? Apker said the Growth Management Act is good for the larger counties but doesn’t really benefit small counties. He says the opt out law doesn’t have as much teeth as it appears to. He says cities are right to be concerned about the grant funding. Does the opt out really make land use restrictions like 5 acre minimum lots go away like some think? Apker says it isn’t clear to him that would be possible. What should be done with wolf management at the legislative level? “I saw a great sticker that said ‘smoke a pack every day,’” Apker said. “It had a little wolf on it, little cross hairs.” Apker said that wolves are a nuisance. He said wolves were killing livestock and decimating wild herds. He said he favors a wolf hunting season. How can the legislature improve the economy in Pend Oreille County? “Washington isn’t a business friendly state,” Apker said. He said when he heard Remington Arms Outdoor Corp. was looking for a place to relocate, he was

surprised to hear no state legislators recruited them to move here. He would have approached them, selling them on the benefits of abundant electricity, good roads and a willing workforce. In response to a question, he said he would have offered them a tax break if that was what it takes to get them here. “I would,” he said. “We gave Boeing a nice chunk of change off to keep them in the state.” He said Boeing still left. Is there a chance that Remington would have done that? “Everything has a risk,” he said. What are your thoughts on the legalization of marijuana? Should there be tightened regulations on medical marijuana? “The majority of the people in Washington state said yes,” he said. He says farming hemp could be a benefit to farmers and he supports that. He said there will still be a marijuana black market, though, mainly because of high taxes on recreational marijuana. “So you’re still going to have a give and take,” he said. “Are you going to be able to get rid of it 100 percent? Probably not.” He said there are many problems with marijuana, not the least of which is it is still illegal on the federal level. Apker said state officials could potentially face federal charges. He wants the tax money sent to the city and county that it comes from. “It doesn’t need to go to the state,” he says. He said local governments could use the money. Apker said the current medical marijuana system works fine. “If you have a legitimate excuse, and there is medical evidence that is backing you up, fine,” he said. He said you are still taking your chances with federal enforcement. A change of presidents could bring a change in marijuana enforcement. “We’re still walking a very fine line.” What has been your greatest accomplishment in public life? “My greatest accomplishment in public life is running for public office,” he said. Shelly Short, the incumbent, had only been opposed twice in the last eight years. “If nothing else, giving folks another option, giving folks another opportunity to have a voice that will represent them, instead of Burlington Northern Railroad, Avista, Boeing. That’s in my opinion been my greatest accomplishment.” SEE APKER, 12A

McCroskey doesn’t come for interview NEWPORT – Robin McCroskey, a candidate for Pend Oreille County Prosecutor, did not come into The Miner for an interview, citing an illness and scheduling conflicts.

County Prosecutor Four-Year Term

Dolly Hunt Age: 37 Party: Republican Occupation: Pend Oreille County Deputy Hunt Prosecutor Education: Newport High School (1995); Gonzaga University, B.A. (1999); Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D. (2002).

Religion: Non-denominational Christian, with a Catholic influence Family: Marital status: Single. Daughter of Jim and Regine Hunt of Newport Relevant organizations you belong to: Washington State Bar’s Judicial Recommendation Committee, the Equal Justice Leadership Academy Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors for Columbia Legal Services.

Q&A What have been some of your most satisfying cases, cases in which you’re especially proud of your work? Hunt said she wouldn’t use the word “satisfying,” but the Swancara murder case was very difficult, and she was happy to give the family some closure. “It was good for me to see that they got closure, because they really needed it,” she said. When asked about the Todd theft case, in which one brother was convicted and one was cleared of all charges, Hunt said this past summer was one filled with property theft cases. “It’s good to have those closed, have those people appropriately punished, and hopefully the victims are happy in one sense or another and the community is safer,” she said. The current prosecutor represents Newport as well as the county. Would you continue to represent both entities, which sometimes have competing interests? Hunt said while she’s not sure what the city has planned, she doesn’t see herself doing the civil work for Newport. The city does contract with the prosecutor’s office for criminal cases. Do you think you will continue to try cases? Hunt said she’ll have to wait and see what takes up her time if she is elected, but she would want to jump in when needed. “I’m a criminal prosecutor at heart,” she said. Should the county prosecutor recommend that indigent defendants pay public defender costs? Why or why not? Hunt said that what the prosecutor’s office asks for is based on state statute. Pend Oreille County doesn’t charge fines, she pointed out, and even mandatory fines are discretionary. For example, there is a mandatory $100 DNA test fee, which is driven by state statute, but there is always discussion as to whether the defendant is able to pay that fee. In cases where defendants are asked to pay pre-conviction, Hunt said the ones she’s seen have involved people who don’t technically qualify for a public defender, they own a home or property, and are asked to contribute to the cost of their defense. She doesn’t see a problem with fairness on this issue in Pend Oreille County. What is your position on the county opting out of growth management? The problem right now, Hunt said, is we don’t know.

Issues come up that no one saw coming. “For me, that’s really a legislative decision,” she said. Whether there are legal issues, it’s her responsibility to explain to county commissioners what problems could arise. This issue highlights the difference in how the east side of the state and the west side of the state view property rights. “You’re always going to be subject to someone suing you,” she said in reference to the possibility of environmental groups or property owners suing the county related to a land use decision. There will be issues, but all she can do is advise. “Mine would be the wait and see approach,” she said. How do you feel about legal marijuana? If the state is going to have legal recreational marijuana, medical marijuana laws need to be clarified. She has concerns about increases in other forms of crime because of the marijuana, such as theft and assault, and driving under the influence. She said the legislature needs to clean up the language between medical and recreational marijuana use. Some counties have implemented moratoriums on marijuana businesses. What would your position be if county commissioners ask if Pend Oreille County should adopt such a moratorium? She said she’s interested in how a lawsuit against the city of Fife is resolved. The Pierce County town was sued by a prospective marijuana retailer when the council banned pot sales within the city. A judge upheld the city’s decision, but the retailer plans to appeal. “I think at the end of the day, there’s arguments for both sides,” she said. If voters in a particular county or town didn’t approve the legalization of marijuana, there’s reason to not allow it. However, she said a lot of small municipalities don’t have the money to challenge decisions in court. She’s also interested to see how the Liquor Control Board conducts their enforcement procedures, to see if it treats it like it does alcohol. She said in this area, the board rarely conducts checks or enforcements of liquor laws. Do you think race and being a woman will have an impact on the election? Hunt said her race or her gender doesn’t have any bearing on her qualificaSEE HUNT, 10A

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MCMORRIS RODGERS: Biography FROM PAGE 1A

Representatives, 7th District, January 1994 to January 2005. McMorris Rodgers serves on the subcommittees on Energy and Power, Environment and Economy, and Health. In 2012, she was chosen to be House Republican Conference Chairwoman,

and she previously served as Conference Vice-Chairwoman from 2008-12. Campaign finances raised as of Oct. 13: $2,410,761 Primary election results: Pend Oreille County: McMorris Rodgers 1,692

is important, as well as the PUD’s ability to provide low-cost power. Ponderay Newsprint is also important to Pend Oreille County’s job climate, she said. “Pend Oreille County … is dependent on the activities of the Colville National Forest in a large degree,” she said. McMorris Rodgers said she was directly involved with getting SRS reauthorized. She wants to see better management of the Colville forest. She said a third of it is dying from insect infestations and disease, and there is the threat of catastrophic fire. The Healthy Forest Restoration Act and the A to Z contract project will help with the management of a healthy forest. The Healthy Forest Restoration Act has a provision for counties to enter into contracts with the U.S. Forest Service to better manage the land at a local level. The A to Z project is a contract between the Forest Service and a private company to manage the forest in return for timber production. How is A to Z forest pilot project working? Do you support it? The A to Z project is a public/private partnership to management 54,000 acres over 10 years in the Colville National Forest. The contract was awarded to Vaagen Bros. Lumber Co., and is currently going through the NEPA process. She said the private sector, in this case Vaagens, is helping pay for the NEPA or planning which historically was done by the forest service. The concept is that private companies have more resources than the government and ability to complete the process faster. She sat down with the NEPA team in August and they said the project is on track, even though no timber has come out of the project as of yet. Mill owners and community leaders say the Forest Service has not met its forest plan set timber harvest numbers for years. They say this hurts the mills and economy and is causing unhealthy forests. Do you agree? What can be done by Congress? McMorris Rodgers again pointed out the importance of Secure Rural Schools, the A to Z Project and the Healthy Forest Restoration Act, all of which help put management of the forest in local hands, and provide support to the local economy and schools. She’s also been instrumental in holding two Forest Summits, to

bring together stakeholders and discuss what should happen next on the forests. Is there anything that can be done to help Newport Hospital with the recent census classification change to a metropolitan area? The change affects Medicare, telemedicine and could effect critical access designation for the hospital. McMorris Rodgers said the Critical Access designation is projected for the next two years. She has supported legislation to pay for a study by Eastern Washington University to do an assessment on how exactly the change from Rural to Metropolitan will affect rural hospitals in Pend Oreille and Stevens counties. She pointed out there are some pros to being designated metropolitan, such as attracting economic development. What changes do you recommend to the Affordable Care Act? McMorris Rodgers pointed out that 10 different bills went to Obama for signing that made changes to the Affordable Care Act, including the repeal of the requirement that any transaction over $600 be reported to the IRS. She said Washington D.C. is making too many of the health care decisions that should be made by patients and their doctors. She wants to see legislation that would allow a group of small businesses to band together to get better health care premiums, and the option of leaving state boundaries to get better care. Should the federal minimum wage be raised to $15 an hour? McMorris Rodgers said she is not ready to support that, and minimum wage should be set by the state rather than the federal government. If re-elected, how would you work with the other party to end gridlock in Congress? McMorris Rodgers said she is always looking for ways to reach across the isle and work with Democrats. She noted a handful of bills she supported along with Democrats, including a hydropower bill with a Democrat from Colorado, a pediatric research bill with a Democrat from California, and she co-founded a Congressional Military Family Caucus, with Sanford Bishop, D-Ga., who flew across the country to visit Fairchild Air Force Base in Airway Heights. “I can continue to build

FROM PAGE 1A

District-wide: McMorris Rodgers 74,416 Pakootas 41,203 Dave Wilson and Tom Horne were eliminated in the Primary

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relationships,” she said. Do you feel there is an advantage to the district being a leader in the majority party in the house? If so what specifically has this done for the district and Pend Oreille County? McMorris Rodgers said the only reason she serves in this position is to be a more effective representative for the people of Eastern Washington. Being in leadership allows her to be at the table where decisions are being made as to what is brought to the House floor. She advocated for the Farm Bill and getting it passed by Congress. She brought the veterans COLA to the leadership table when there was a change made that would have affected veterans’ retirements and cost of living increases. Do you feel Congress has any influence over Interior’s decision to allow the Spokane Tribe to run a tribal casino in Spokane? Do you support it? Congress doesn’t have any direct influence over the Interior’s decision. She does have concerns with the location of the proposed Spokane casino and its proximity to Fairchild Air Force Base, and she has written letters to that affect. She doesn’t support the location. For decades the main concern has been how to improve the economy in the rural areas in the District. What do you feel should be done by Congress to address this issue? McMorris Rodgers would like to see a Transportation package pass through Congress next year, to work on local infrastructure. She doesn’t want to see a Depression-era public works program, instead she wants the government to work with the private sector to provide jobs. McMorris Rodgers’ opponent Joe Pakootas asked her why she is waiting to have the ethics complaint filed against her heard and clear her name. McMorris Rodgers said she is anxious to have her name cleared, and would like to have that done as soon as possible, but she doesn’t have control over when the hearing is held. Do you have a question for your ask your opponent? She asked Pakootas why he doesn’t support the Farm Bill.

HUNT: FROM PAGE 9A

tions, and she hasn’t noticed that influencing the campaign. “I don’t like being defined by ‘I’m black,’ or ‘I’m a woman,’ or ‘I’m a Republican,’” she said. “Very few of us fit in one box.” Your opponent says she has heard the prosecu-

tor’s office isn’t as accessible as it might be. Would you like to comment on that? Hunt said she thinks the prosecutor’s office is very accessible, and she returns all her calls when she’s available. “My style is pretty accessible,” she said. If your opponent is

PAKOOTAS: Biography

Pakootas 1,025

MCMORRIS RODGERS: Q & A FROM PAGE 1A

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elected, do you see a conflict of interest problem with her overseeing prosecution on cases she has defended? Hunt said she thinks there is that argument that defendants can bring up. Do you have a question for your opponent? Hunt didn’t have a question for Robin McCroskey.

state Democratic Party or Democratic National Committee Primary election results: Pend Oreille County: McMorris Rodgers 1,692 Pakootas 1,025

District-wide: McMorris Rodgers 74,416 Pakootas 41,203 Dave Wilson and Tom Horne were eliminated in the Primary Website: www.pakootasforcongress. com

PAKOOTAS: Q & A FROM PAGE 1A

started right away,” he said. Bridges and roads here are beyond their expected lifespan, he said. He would like to look at public works programs, such as grants and subsidies. Some federal funds go into road systems maintained by the county and state. While there would be an upfront cost, eventually it will be paid for, he said. Every job you create, makes taxpayers that will pay back into the system. Mill owners and community leaders say the Forest Service has not met its forest plan set timber harvest numbers for years. They say this hurts the mills and economy and is causing unhealthy forests. Do you agree? What can be done by Congress? Pakootas wants to see proper management from the Forest Service and the state Department of Natural Resources. The Colville Tribe has the very first integrated resource plan in the U.S., which began 15 years ago; they are re-writing it now. That plan looks at the entire resource, not just forest management or marketing. Every program within the tribe has a say in what goes on. If they want to do a harvest, each program looks at the proposal and if there is any detriment, a mitigation plan is required before any action takes place. “Mother Nature is going to heal it one way or another,” he said, whether its bugs or fires. The plan includes harvest goals, but not for revenue, but rather forest health. The Forest Service has the same idea, but not the same groups and not the same action. He’s not sure why the Forest Service can’t get it done. How is A to Z forest pilot project working? Do you support it? The A to Z project is a public/private partnership to manageme 54,000 acres over 10 years in the Colville National Forest. The contract was awarded to Vaagen Brothers Lumber. Pakootas approves of the A to Z project, as long as it follows the forest management plan. Regulations are not always followed, requirements are sometimes waived, and sometimes they go by what the market dictates too. He wants to make sure public lands are managed appropriately, because they border the Colville Tribe’s lands, and can have a negative impact. Is there anything that can be done to help Newport Hospital with the recent census classification change to a metropolitan area? The change affects Medicare, telemedicine and could effect critical access designation for the hospital. Pakootas said he would fight to eliminate the rural designation requirement for grants and other programs. Grants too often are the first things cut, affecting people who need them the most, he said.

Are there any changes you would recommend to the Affordable Care Act? Pakootas said the prescription drug aspect of the act needs more help. He would also prefer a single-payer, universal health care system, which the original ACA outlined. The ACA is a good thing, he said. “We have millions of Americans who have insurance for the first time in their lives,” he said, which will reduce the burden in the future. “If we don’t pay for them today, we’ll pay for them tomorrow.” That insurance will reduce the strain on Medicare and Medicaid. “It’s very early in the game to be tinkering with it,” he said. Should the federal minimum wage be raised to $15 an hour? Pakootas said he thinks the minimum wage should be set regionally, but the federal minimum wage should be the floor. He’s not sure if it should be $15 an hour, but he thinks it should be raised, as $10 an hour is not enough for a family to survive on. He thinks the federal minimum wage should be between $11 or $12 an hour. The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. If elected, how would you work with the other party to end gridlock in Congress? Pakootas said he doesn’t think it’s necessarily the two parties that are battling. The problem, he said, is that this president has been treated worse than any other president in history. He said many of the proposals presented by Democrats or Obama, were presented by Republicans in the past, but now the Republicans won’t support them. Democrats have some role to play in that too, he said. The Republicans put up their guards so naturally the Democrats put up their guard too. “It’s just childish. I’ve coached little kids, and this is no different than them. It’s not right,” he said. Do you feel there is an advantage to the district being a leader in the majority party in the house? If so, what specifically has this done for the district and Pend Oreille County? Pakootas said he doesn’t think McMorris Rodgers being in the leadership has helped the district. “She’s a leader of the most dysfunctional, most inactive Congress in history,” he said. “And that’s not a whole lot to be proud of.” Congress has a 91-percent disapproval rating and he attributes that directly to the leadership. She hasn’t helped the Colville Tribe, he said. He said they worked with both Republicans and Democrats, and didn’t receive any concrete help. As a tribal member, do you feel this has had a positive or negative influence on the race in this vast district? “I guess it would depend on who you talk to,” he said. He said for himself, it’s been mostly positive. Because of his story and his upbringing, a lot of people can relate to him,

coming from what he calls a “rural, rural” area. A couple people told him he can be “a little too Indian,” when he’s out talking to people. “I’m speaking from my heart and that’s who I am. I’m not going to change who I am,” he told them. He said Native Americans and rural Americans fit more into the Democratic scheme, but they are issue oriented rather than party oriented. He said they did like George Nethercutt. They have periodically sat down with McMorris Rodgers and while they didn’t come to an agreement, they did sit down with her. Do feel Congress has any influence over Interior’s decision to allow the Spokane Tribe to run a tribal casino in Spokane? Do you support it? Congress doesn’t have any influence on this particular issue, but passed legislation in the 1980s, that regulates the process tribes have to go through to make non-reservation lands part of their trust. In order to have gaming on that land, they need to go through a two-part process. Congress doesn’t regulate those laws. Pakootas said he believes the numbers can support both casinos, but he doesn’t like seeing the two tribes compete with each other. “They should be working together,” he said, complimenting each other. He does, however, support the Spokanes building a casino in Airway Heights. For decades the main concern has been how to improve the economy in the rural areas in the District. What do you feel should be done by Congress to address this issue? Local economies in the past were mining, manufacturing and agriculture. All three of those industries are pretty much gone here. Pakootas would like to see what industries can come back, or what could be brought in. He wants to bring economists in and see what would be feasible here. He mentioned the oversaturation of coffee stands and storage units in Spokane. People see the easy opportunity and jump into it, but aren’t successful. He would like to see more opportunities for the government’s help in building the infrastructure to bring new industry here, but that may be difficult if the Republicans maintain control of Congress. Pakootas said he would sit down with the other party. “You have to get into their soul, their hearts and minds,” he said. “Compromise is basically required in any walk of life.” Pakootas’ opponent Cathy McMorris Rodgers asked him why he didn’t support the Farm Bill. Pakootas didn’t respond to an email from The Miner Monday. Do you have a question for your ask your opponent? He asked McMorris Rodgers why she hasn’t had the hearing on an ethics complaint filed against her regarding the use of taxpayer money for her campaign.

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‘Light Up’ Chewelah park with pumpkins CHEWELAH – The Chewelah Arts Guild is hosting “Light Up The Park,” Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3-9 p.m., an attempt to break the world-record of 1,400 lighted, carved pumpkins lining up in Chewelah’s city park. “Everyone in the area is invited to BYOP (bring your own pumpkins) to the park beginning at 3 p.m.,” said Judy Bean, co-chairwoman of the event with Nicole McCraw. A volunteer crew of firefighters and Boy Scouts will be on hand to insert tea-light candles and place the jack o-lanterns. “We’re hoping people can bring several carved pump-

kins each,” McCraw said. Safeway is providing pumpkins and sponsoring a carving station in their parking lot from noon to 6 p.m. to add to the line-up, and the Chewelah Chamber of Commerce/Kiwanis is giving out free pumpkins to carvers just for this event from Monday, Oct. 13, until pumpkins are gone. Also getting into the carving spirit, Chewelah Public Library is sponsoring a Decorate Your Pumpkin as a Favorite Literary Character and displaying these pumpkins in the library before taking them to the Light Up the Park event. Chewelah Arts Guild, sponsor of the event, will

provide 200 free pumpkins and a carving station at the city park from 3-5 p.m. on the day of the Light Up event. Mayor Dorothy Knauss will light the first pumpkin at 6 p.m. and the event will continue until 9 p.m. Participants should know at that time if the event beat the old world record of 1,301 pumpkins in a line in Calgary, Alberta, in October 2013. “Bring your carved pumpkins to the line-up and help us treat one another to a creative and spectacular sight,” Bean said. A Light Up the Park schedule of events includ-

ing musical and performing entertainment will be announced next week, Bean said. This event fits with the mission of the Arts Guild, known for its sponsorship of art shows, a quilt show, Music on The Mountain and other events that encourage people to participate in or enjoy all kinds of art. “We’re doing this to highlight the use of art in our daily lives and to bring the community together to have fun creating something beautiful,” Bean said. For more information or to volunteer at the event, call Bean at 509-935-6304.

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More than 100 volunteers helped complete the first two phases of the bleacher project, including painting the wooden sections in bright Spartan orange. The volunteers and committee are currently fundraising to replace the leaning retaining wall with a sturdy concrete version in the spring, if funding permits.

“Repair First, Replace When Necessary”

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Bleachers at high school get face-lift PRIEST RIVER – More than 100 volunteers completed two phases of the bleacher project in more than 700 hours of work, and are now fundraising to replace the retaining wall as the next phase of the project. Dona Storro, project chairwoman, said the committee needs to raise more than $19,305 and currently have about $4,090 in donations. “The Bleacher Project Committee is committed to seeing the retaining wall replaced this spring,” Storro said. “Our community and local businesses have continued to step up and support our schools.” Storro said the committee is apply-

ing for grants and other funding to help with the project costs. The goal, she said, is to complete the project in a 3-5 year time line, as funding permits. The first phase removed the brick pavers and pea gravel, and the second phase packed gravel to the walkways and between the benches. They also replaced rotting timber steps and painted the wooden portion of the stadium. Both of these phases have been completed. Storro said these phases were funded by donations and selling the brick pavers. Storro said they are in the process

of completing phase three, which is replacing the current retaining wall with a concrete wall. The final phase would include replacing the aluminum benches with concrete bleachers. “This phase may need to be broken into two parts depending on funding,” Storro said. Donations can be made at Panhandle State Bank in Priest River or mailed to the Spartan Adult Booster Club, P.O. Box 751, Priest River, Idaho, 83856. For more information, call Storro at 406-522-9274 or email donajane6@gmail.com.

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Candidates forum Oct. 22 in Priest River BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidates forum Wednesday, Oct. 22, starting at 6 p.m. in the Beardmore Building, on the corner of Main and High streets downtown. The forum is in anticipation of the General Election, set for Tuesday, Nov. 4. The ballot will include all state legislator seats, including District 1 State Senator, and two District 1 State Representatives. Incumbent Sen. Shawn Keough, R-Sandpoint, is running against Christian Fioravanti, a Constitution Party candidate. Heather Scott, a Republican, and Laura Bry, a Democrat are running for District 2 Representative, Position A, currently held by George Eskridge. Scott, from Blanchard, defeated Eskridge in the primary. Andrew Sorg, a Democrat, is running against Sage Dixon, a Republican, for the Position B seat, currently held by Eric Anderson, R-Priest Lake, who did not seek re-election. At the county level, Republican incumbent Glen Bailey is running against Democrat Steve Johnson and independent Harold Glen Rainey, Sr., for District 1 county commissioner. Republican Todd Suddick is running unopposed for the District 2 seat. Republican incumbent Mike Nielsen did not seek re-election. Democrat incumbent R. Ann Dutson-Sater is running against Republican Michael Rosedale for county clerk. Dutson-Sater was appointed to the position by the Bonner County Democratic Party when long-time clerk Marie Scott retired. County treasurer Cheryl Piehl, assessor Jerry Clemons and coroner Kathryn Rose are all running unopposed as Republicans. Magistrate Lori T. Meulenberg is running unopposed in First Judicial Court. Dale VanStone and Herman B. Collins are running for the non-partisan seat on the Bonner Soil and Water Conservation District. Polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Okanogan County hosts 7th District Democrats

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APKER: FROM PAGE 9A

What has been the biggest disappointment about running? “Trying to balance doing everything for the campaign, trying to balance work, my family and now my ex girlfriend. That’s been the hardest thing,” Apker said. Are you in favor of the Spokane Tribe building a casino in Spokane? Why or why not?

Apker does support the Spokane tribe building a casino in Airway Heights. He said it will come down to competition between two casinos. “It’s going to be who can build the better mousetrap eventually,” he said. He said if the Spokanes build a casino, it will create construction jobs, as well as casino jobs. He said the competition could benefit the Kalispel Tribe. “The Kalispels should

look at it as a blessing,” he said.

the same rules. She didn’t support that bill. Marijuana has a valid medical use, she said, and she wouldn’t tell a cancer patient or someone with chronic pain that they can’t have the cannabis that helps them.

districts received federal money that had to go immediately to the state general fund. That changed last year. She was also proud of staving off attacks on levy equalization, the program where property-tax-poor school districts received money from the state when they passed local levies. She says she helped the hospital retain its critical access funding.

The Dakota states successfully took their lands back from the federal government, as they are held in trust. The conversation is starting in Idaho and Washington. Do you think the state should start taking its federal land back? Apker said the locals can always do better than the state and certainly better than the federal govern-

ment. He said the state taking back federal lands was absolutely realistic. Apker would ultimately have the land in private hands. “Giving the government more isn’t going to ensure that it gets done correctly,” he said. Apker said he was a conservative and being conservative meant being conservative with land and use. He said a private entity could manage the environmental concerns.

SHORT: FROM PAGE 9A

know what effect humans have had on climate change. “I’m highly skeptical,” she said. What do you think about legal marijuana? Should the Legislature have to do something about medical marijuana rules? “I’m not crazy about the initiative, but it passed,” she said, referring to the initiative that made recreational marijuana legal in the state. “I think it sent mixed messages to our kids.” She says she does support local governments being able to both have moratoriums on marijuana and still receive tax revenue. On the medical marijuana side, she says the rules should stay as they are. There was a bill last year that would have combined medical and recreational marijuana under

What has been your greatest accomplishment in the legislature? She points to her “Show me the Science” legislation passed last session. House Bill 1112 and House Bill 1113 were signed into law last year. It requires the Department of Ecology and the Department of Fish and Wildlife to identify the peer-reviewed science, scientific literature, and other sources of information reviewed and ultimately relied upon before taking significant agency action related to certain agency programs. She says getting federal funding back to the schools was also something she was proud of. For years school

What has been your most disappointing time in office? Short says she once had to kill her own bill. It dealt with the way the state Department of Social and Health Services audits local pharmacies. Short wanted to ease the audit to save local pharmacies. When the bill went to the Senate, it was gutted, she said, and she could no longer support it. “I went to the majority leader and said ‘don’t bring up my bill,’” she said. “I don’t

want a bad bill to go forward.” Are you in favor of the Spokane Tribe building a casino in Spokane? Why or why not? Short said she does support the Spokane Tribe building a casino in Airway Heights near the Kalispel Tribe’s casino and resort. “I think there is room for both,” she said. She said she doesn’t think it will happen, though. What can the Legislature do for the timber industry? She says the state needs to get federal timberlands back into state control. She says the federal workers aren’t the problem, but the system is broken. She doesn’t want to take back all federal land, but taking back some timberland makes sense. She said it can be done in an environmentally sensitive way and would help with employment and school funding.

TONASKET – The Okanogan County Democrats will

host 7th Legislative District Democrats Saturday, Oct. 18, in Tonasket, at the home of Peter James, 31562 Highway 97. All Democrats are welcome. The event starts with potluck lunch at 1 p.m., with the quarterly meeting to follow. For further information, call 7th LD Secretary Flo Moore at 509-991-7351.

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ROAD ATLAS Current, detailed road atlas, spiral bound with laminated cover. Pend Oreille County, Washington $31.75. Bonner County, Idaho $37.50. Sold at The Miner Newspapers, 421 South Spokane Avenue, Newport. (509) 447-2433. (12HB-alt tf) ARMY SURPLUS Hunting/ camping yard sale! Rain or shine! Friday, Saturday, 9:00- 4:00 112 Spokane Avenue, Newport. (37p) SPIDER/ ANT SPRAY $45 outside, $25 inside. Guaranteed until spring. Servicing Sacheen/ Diamond Lake, Newport, Cusick, Usk, Ione, and Metaline Falls areas on Monday October 20th. Call Grumpy’s Spray Services to schedule. (509) 251-6692.(36HB-2p) EAGLES SATURDAY October 18th, 2014. Steak dinner 5:00- 6:30 p.m., $12. Desert Rose Dance Band 7:00- 11:00 p.m. $3 cover charge. Eagle members and their guests.(37p) CUTE FULLY FURNISHED 1 room cabin in beautifully maintained park-like setting. Includes refrigerator, air conditioning, microwave, dish television, dishes and utensils. 7-1/2 miles north of Newport on LeClerc Road. Prefer long term, no smoking. $250/ month plus utilities. Security deposit and references required. (509) 671-0767. (37HB-2p) Miner want ads work.

The Road Division of Pend Oreille County sands and snowplows about 480 miles of maintained County Roads from three maintenance facilities: Newport(D1), Usk (D2) and Ione(D3). Road maintenance personnel provide snow and ice control services during the winter season. Equipment available includes: snowplows, sander trucks and graders. The road crews will work during normal work hours 6:00 am-2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Snow and ice control priorities will be collector and school bus routes first, then to other roads as time permits.

We are encouraging everyone to prepare and plan ahead for winter driving conditions.

PLOWING

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Snow plowing of non-maintained County roads, easement/private roads and driveways will not be performed by County crews.

SANDING

The County’s primary objective is to keep all roads open for safe travel. Whenever possible the operators try to minimize the size of the snow berm across driveways and private roads. However, the blade can only hold so much snow. The County does not have the resources available to remove snow berms from driveways and private roads.

SNOW STORAGE

The County uses sand mixed with road salt to improve traction on ice and to help the sand adhere to the road surface and prevent storage piles from freezing.

Whenever possible the snow is stored behind the ditch line on the right-of-way. After the initial plow out graders will return and push snow back with a wing blade making room to plow succeeding snowfalls when time permits.

YOU CAN HELP Winter road maintenance is expensive, dangerous and time consuming. There are several ways the public can help make the County’s job safer and more cost effective: • Children love to watch snow removal operations- the large equipment, noise, lights and activity can be very exciting. Although operators are glad to have people watch, everyone should be cautioned to stay a safe distance away. The concentration required for efficient snow removal combined with the noise and types of equipment used means the operator may not see small children close by and an accident could result. Please encourage children not to build tunnels, forts or play in snow berms along the roadsides. • Residents who remove snow from their driveways or sidewalks are reminded that State Law prohibits placing snow or ice on any public road or sidewalk in a manner that impedes vehicle or pedestrian traffic or makes it unsafe. • If residents have vehicles parked on a roadway and there is a snowfall, please move it immediately. If you don’t it will most likely be bermed in and it will be your responsibility to shovel it out or the vehicle may be towed away if it creates a traffic hazard. • Any snowplowing obstructions such as rocks, fences, or planters within the roads right of way, should be removed for winter. Not only can they be destroyed by snow removal operations, they can

do substantial damage to snow plows. Owners of such obstructions are at risk should the County’s equipment by unnecessarily damaged. • Please place garbage cans a least ten feet inside driveway from the roadway edge. This will prevent hitting them or operators having to veer around them and not completely plowing the route. • Snow from resident’s property should not be stacked over the ends of culverts or drainage structures. Rapid warming cycles in winter could result in blocked ditches being unable to drain and local flooding could occur. • Mail boxes are occasionally damaged during snow removal operations. Damage due to poor construction, such as rotting posts or improper location, will be the responsibility of the property owner/resident. • Snow removal operations require the use of large, heavy, and noisy equipment used during periods of darkness usually accompanied by limited visibility caused by falling snow. Pend Oreille County operators are carefully trained and safety is stressed at all times. Drivers of automobiles should follow at a safe distance.

For further information, please call the Road Division’s Hot line at (509) 447-6464 or Public Works Main Office (509)447-4513, M-F 8 am to 4:30 pm. Please see www.accuwearther.com for Current Conditions in the County

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Sports

B R I E F LY Grizzlies run against Stags NEWPORT – The Newport cross country team took on Deer Park Wednesday, Oct. 8, on the road in a Northeast A League meet. On the boys side, Newport’s Brad McMeen and Christian Lotzenhizer took seventh and eighth, respectively, with McMeen finishing in 20 minutes, 37 seconds, and Lotzenhizer finishing in 20:40. Ben Simila and Ben Jakeman finished in 13th and 14th, in 23:05 and 23:05, respectively. The Grizzlies run against Lakeside at Sontag Park Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 4:45 p.m.

Spartans run at Sandpoint Invite SANDPIONT – The Priest River and Newport cross country teams ran at the William Johnson Sandpoint Invite at Riley Creek Campground Saturday, Oct. 11. Neither team placed at the varsity level, and all Newport runners ran in the junior varsity race. Priest River’s Elisabeth Young took 37th in 22 minutes, 31 seconds. Her teammate, Harley Nordby, finished in 46th, in 23:42. Molly Johnson and Sarah Marks took 73rd and 74th, in 29:36 and 31:26, respectively. In the boys race, Spartan Josh Marks took 19th in 17:18. Kenny Chesnut finished in 72nd place, in 20:24, freshman Konner Durham took 76th in 20:46, and Josh Mullan finished in 80th place, in 21 minutes. The Spartans have a week off and will run at Districts Thursday, Oct. 23, at Timberlake High School.

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Newport beats Riverside, falls to Freeman BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

MINER PHOTO|DESIREÉ HOOD

Priest River’s Gabe MacAlevy, No. 8, dribbles past a Northport player Wednesday, Oct. 8, at home. The Spartans lost the game, but had just come off a major upset of Bonners Ferry the day before.

Priest River boys win first round of districts

Knocks off Bonners Ferry first time ever

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River boys soccer team beat Orofino Saturday, in the first round of the district tournament. They played Bonners Ferry Tuesday, after The Miner went to press, the winner of which heads to the district championship at Coeur d’Alene Charter Thursday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. ON DECK: Check The MinIF THE SPARTANS WIN er Online WednesTUESDAY NIGHT, AT day for results of DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP: Thursday, Oct. 16, 3 p.m. at Tuesday’s game. Coeur d’Alene Charter The Spartans wrapped up regular season play by knocking off Bonners Ferry 2-1 Tuesday, Oct. 7, handing the Badgers their first loss of the regular season in the history of District 1 soccer. Bonners Ferry’s Collin Stone scored first at the 55th minute taking the lead. “Priest River refused to let a goal get them down tonight and battled back to tie it up at the 63 minute mark when No. 4 Corbin Maltba put an assist through to No. 9 Tyler Jones who took the opportunity to take on the keeper 1v1, sliding the ball into the back of the net past the keeper,” Spartan coach Rob Lawler said. Three minutes later at the 66th min-

ute, Maltba and Jones repeated a similar opportunity putting Priest River up 2-1. With almost 14 minutes left Priest River had to dig deep to hold off a flurry of activity by Bonners Ferry. “Our defense really hung in there tonight along with rookie keeper Adam Irvine coming up with several key saves,” Lawler said. “I have been telling the team all season they have the ability to play with the best teams in the league and tonight they put on the performance to prove it to themselves.” Lawler said the team was looking forward to building on the momentum of the win through their final game of the season against Northport, and kicking off districts against Orofino. “Every player contributed tonight to the win, regardless of whether they started the game, were a substitute, or played the whole game,” the coach said. Marcus Weiler was rock solid as sweeper commanding the backfield and backing up his line throughout the game at key moments, Lawler said. Bonners Ferry outshot Priest River 2010. Irvine had 16 saves on the evening and Bonners’ keeper had seven saves. The momentum faltered, however, when SEE SOCCER, 3B

Panthers continue to dominate with win over Selkirk BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – The Cusick Panthers beat north county rivals Selkirk Rangers 70-30, Friday, Oct. 10. It was a Northeast A 1B North league game and Cusick remains undefeated at the top of the league, tied for first. “Cusick has had a championship caliber team for a long time and is very good again this ON DECK: year. Their O line does a great job CUSICK VS. NORTHPORT: for them,” Selkirk Head Coach Friday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. Kelly Cain said. “Quite simply we SELKIRK VS. INCHELIUM: were not able to slow down, let Friday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. alone stop their offensive attack.” The Panthers put up 50 first quarter points to Selkirk’s 18, and the domination did not stop there. Cain said the first quarter lasted more than 50 minutes. “They were pretty much able to score at will, as is obvious by their seven first quarter touchdowns,” Cain said. “On a positive note, we were able to get into the end zone three times in the first quarter against their No. 1 defense.” Cusick Head Coach Sonny Finley said Dominic Cain, the Ranger quarterback, could get out of the pocket when needed. He said the Rangers scored quickly on them, but they were able to respond in a major way. “Their (quarterback) was pretty shifty on his feet,” Finley said. “But we were able to recuperate and play the rest of the game.” The Panthers held the Rangers scoreless in the second quarter while finding the end zone two more times before the half. The score was 64-18 at halftime. The Panthers returned to the end zone once in the third, to the Rangers’ two touchdowns. With a scoreless fourth quarter, the final score was 70-30, the Panthers taking the victory and the year of bragging rights. Cusick had 420 rushing yards and 311 passing yards during the game. Tyson Shanholtzer, a junior, was 10 for 13 on passing for 305 yards and four touchdowns. He also went without throwing an interception. Alec Bluff, a senior, had four receptions for 157 yards and two touchdowns. Spirit White, a junior, had eight carries for 160 yards and two touchdowns.

Bluff also led the team in rushing with four for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Finley said Bluff had a big game, both on offense and defense. “He’s a very important factor to our football team,” Finley said. Cusick Defensive coordinator Troy Hendershott said the Panthers played as a team on defense. “We didn’t really have any one person stand out,” Hendershott said. He said the defense forced a fumble and two interceptions, which helped swing the momentum in the Panthers’ direction. Hendershott said they had five sacks during the game. Seniors Bluff, Chad Browneagle and Marcus Sheridan had one and a half sacks each, and freshman Dalton Darion had half a sack. “We were able to get really good pressure on (Dominic Cain),” Hendershott said. For Selkirk, Dominic Cain, a senior, was five for 15 on passing for 214 yards and three touchdowns. Senior Jacob Couch had four receptions for 213 yards and three

‘They were pretty much able to score at will, as is obvious by their seven first quarter touchdowns.’ Kelly Cain

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies volleyball team stretched its winning steak to five games with a five set win at Riverside Tuesday, Oct. 7. Newport lost the first set 25-22, then won the next two 25-21, 25-11 before losing a tough fourth set 27-25. The Grizzlies decisively won the final set 15-5. “Hadley Stratton had the best game of her career, with 34 ON DECK: kills, AT DEER PARK THURSDAY, OCT. 16, 23 digs, and 6:30 p.m. VS. MEDICAL LAKE five ace TUESDAY, OCT. 21, serves,” 6:30 pm. coach Lori Stratton said. Lauren Vaughnn had a career high 48 assists and Marissa Hofstee had a strong match, with nine kills, three blocks and four digs. “Jensen Kirkwood stepped in for us and played amazing defense, with nine digs, three ace serves and two kills,” Stratton said. “Grace Moore also played tough with eight kills, three digs and a block. It was a very exciting game and our crowd definitely got their money’s worth that night.” The Grizzlies faced a strong Freeman team Thursday, Oct. 9, losing at Freeman in three sets 25-13, 25-18, 25-15. “We had a tough night at Freeman, they are an incredible team and very powerful,” Stratton said. “We had a hard time competing that night.” Elise Cunningham went

down with a twisted ankle and the team could never find a groove, Stratton said. “We played them much tougher a couple weeks ago, here in Newport,” she said. “They were tough at the net, we didn’t pass well and that always results in not putting the ball away. Their defense quite frankly was much better than ours.” Stratton led the team in kills, with six and in digs, with seven. Vaughn had 13 assists, Jensen Kirkwood had three aces, Stratton had two and Emily Hunt also served an ace. Hofstee and Stratton each had a block. Hofstee also had three kills, Kirkwood got three kills and Moore had a pair of kills. Vaughn had four digs and McKinsey Madison had two.

‘Hadley Stratton had the best game of her career.’ Lori Stratton,

Newport coach, on the Riverside match.

Newport now has a Northeast A League record of 5-3 and is in fourth place, behind Colville, Freeman and Lakeside and ahead of Riverside, Deer Park, Chewelah and Medical Lake. Newport played undefeated Lakeside after deadline Tuesday. They will travel to Deer Park for a match Thursday, Oct. 16 and host Medical Lake Tuesday, Oct. 21. Those matches will start at 6:30 p.m.

Commission to meet in Post Falls in November POST FALLS – The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 12 and 13 the Red Lion Templin’s Hotel, 414 E. First Ave., in Post Falls. A public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12. Members of the public who want to address the commission on any topic having to do with Fish and Game business may do so at the public hearing. All testimony will be taken into consideration when the commission makes decisions on agenda items at the meeting.

S P O RT S C A L E N D A R WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15

SATURDAY, OCT. 18

NEWPORT CROSS COUNTRY VS. MEDICAL LAKE, LAKESIDE: 4:45 p.m. - Sontag Park, Nine Mile Falls

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

THURSDAY, OCT. 16 PRIEST RIVER GIRLS SOCCER AT DISTRICTS: TBA Lakeland High School PRIEST RIVER BOYS SOCCER AT DISTRICTS: TBA - Lakeland High School

CUSICK VOLLEYBALL VS. ODESSA/HARRINGTON: 1 p.m. - Odessa/Harrington SELKIRK VOLLEYBALL VS. ALMIRA/COULEE-HARTLINE: 1 p.m. - Selkirk High School

TUESDAY, OCT. 21

NEWPORT GIRLS SOCCER VS. DEER PARK: 4 p.m. Deer Park High School

PRIEST RIVER VOLLEYBALL AT DISTRICTS: TBA - Lakeland High School

NEWPORT VOLLEYBALL VS. DEER PARK: 6:30 p.m. - Deer Park High School

NEWPORT GIRLS SOCCER VS. MEDICAL LAKE: 4 p.m. Newport High School

FRIDAY, OCT. 17

SELKIRK VOLLEYBALL VS. INCHELIUM: 5 p.m. - Selkirk High School

CUSICK FOOTBALL VS. NORTHPORT: 7 p.m. - Cusick High School PRIEST RIVER FOOTBALL VS. BONNERS FERRY: 7 p.m. - Bonners Ferry High School

NEWPORT VOLLEYBALL VS. MEDICAL LAKE: 6:30 p.m. Newport High School

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22

Selkirk Head Coach

NEWPORT FOOTBALL VS. COLVILLE: 7 p.m. - Newport High School

PRIEST RIVER VOLLEYBALL AT DISTRICTS: TBA - Lakeland High School

touchdowns. Cain was the leading rusher with seven carries for 74 yards and one touchdown, with Stephen Avey rushing the ball once for 60 yards and one touchdown. “We need to shake off this game and get ready for what should be a tough contest with Inchelium this week,” Coach Cain said. The current standings for the NEA 1B North league are Cusick (5-0-0, 6-0-0), Republic (3-0-0, 5-1-0), Selkirk (2-1-0, 3-2-0), Inchelium (2-3-0, 3-3-0), Curlew (0-3-0, 1-5-0), and Northport (0-4-0, 0-5-0). The Panthers will take on Northport at home, Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The Rangers will host Inchelium on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Both are homecoming games.

SELKIRK FOOTBALL VS. INCHELIUM: 7 p.m. - Selkirk High School

NEWPORT CROSS COUNTRY VS. CHEWELAH, COLVILLE: 4:45 p.m. - Newport High School

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Spartans fall to undefeated Bonners BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans volleyball team took undefeated Bonners Ferry to five sets, same as when they played earlier this year. The outcome was also the same. Priest River lost in five sets. “It was about the same as before,” Priest River coach Angie Goins said. “They’re a good team.” The Spartans started strong, running up a big lead in the first set, only to see it disappear and Bonners Ferry win the set 25-23. “It ON DECK: was a DISTRICT PLAYOFFS: bumat Bonners Ferry mer,” Tuesday, Oct. 21 Goins said of the first set loss. Priest River came back and won the next two sets 26-24 and 25-19 before losing the fourth set 25-18 and the final set 15-10. Goins said defensive specialist Mollie French had a good match. “She played her heart out,” Goins said. French had 21 digs to lead all players and also

OF THE MINER

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Priest River senior Megan Whitman slams one past Bonners Ferry defenders Thursday, Oct. 9. Priest River took the undefeated Badgers to five sets, but lost.

served a game high four aces. Katlyn Summers had 11 kills and four blocks for Priest River and Lily Luckey had 32 assists.

KETTLE FALLS – The Selkirk Rangers volleyball team lost in three sets

‘As a team, we are hungry for a win and plan to get it done.’ Pam Zimmerman Selkirk coach

to Kettle Falls Tuesday, Oct. 7, 25-17, 25-22, 25-19. Coach Pam Zimmerman sad the team played strong against the larger school. Kettle Falls High School has about 292 students and Selkirk

Priest River played Timberlake after deadline Tuesday. They will start the double elimination district playoffs at Bonners

Ferry Tuesday, Oct. 21. The Spartans have a Intermountain League record of 0-5. They have a 5-7 overall record.

High has about 107. Zimmerman said the team has been playing hard but not getting the wins. “The last few games have been really hard on us, coming so close, playing so hard and still coming up short,” Zimmerman said. Lexi Ellsworth led the Rangers in kills, blocks and digs. She had five kills, five digs and a pair of blocks. Lauren McGeorge had four assists for the Rangers and Mackenzie McAnerin had four aces. Zimmerman said the team has a week between games, time they will use to regroup for their match Tuesday, Oct. 14 with Columbia. That match took place after deadline.

“As a team, we are hungry for a win and plan to get it done,” Zimmerman said. The Rangers will be at home Saturday, ON DECK: Oct. 18 for a VS. ALMIRA/COULEE- match with HARTLINE: Saturday, Almira/CouOct. 18, noon lee-Hartline. VS. INCHELIUM: Tues- That match day, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. will start at noon. Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Rangers will entertain Inchelium for a match that starts at 6:30 p.m. The Rangers have a Northeast 1B North record of 1-4. They are 1-6 overall.

Priest River girls split the week Head to districts BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River girls soccer team played their first round in the district tournament against Kellogg Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. The doubleelimination tournament continues Thursday, at Coeur d’Alene Charter at 1 p.m. Check The Miner Online Wednesday for results from Tuesday’s game.

The Spartans beat St. George’s 1-0 in a non-league game Tuesday, Oct. 7. Priest River’s sole goal came from Angel Clark on an assist by Angie Taylor at 21 ON DECK: minutes. Priest AT DISTRICTS: Thursday, Oct. 16, St. Maries High River had School 12 shots on goal to St. George’s five. Melissa Krampert had four saves for the Spartans. St. George’s keeper had nine. Priest River’s league game against

Coeur d’Alene Charter didn’t go so well Thursday, Oct. 9. They lost 6-0. Priest River had seven shots on goal and Coeur d’Alene had 15. Krampert had eight saves for the Spartans. Coeur d’Alene scored six goals in the first 19 minutes of the game. Priest River finished the season in third place, behind Coeur d’Alene Charter and Timberlake, but ahead of Orofino, Bonners Ferry and Kellogg. The Spartans are 4-5 in league play and 8-6 overall.

Newport girls lose two soccer games OF THE MINER

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PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans were outplayed by the Timberlake Tigers, head coach Shane Douglas said, resulting in a crushing 63-0. “We were simply out played,” Douglas said. “The depth was just too much for our two-way players to keep up, they were a fast team with a lot of size and depth.” The Tigers found the end zone ON DECK: three AT BONNERS FERRY: Friday, Oct. times in 17, 7 p.m. the first quarter, putting up 21 points on a fiveyard rush, 75-yard kickoff return and a 12-yard pass. Continuing the domination, Timberlake struck four times in the second quarter on a 10-yard pass, and three rushing touchdowns on four yards, 23 yards and 41 yards, to end the first half up 49-0. The Tigers made two more third quarter touchdowns. They scored on a 23-yard run and a 19-yard run to put the final score at 63-0, the Spartans losing the league game at home. “As bad as the final score was, there were parts of the game that some of our players made improvements in their play, which will help us in our upcoming two games,” Douglas said. Anthony Storro, a sophomore, was 12 for 34 for 127 yards passing. He led the

rushing stats with five attempts for 26 yards. Clayton Bowman, a sophomore, had five attempts for 19 yards and senior Chance Stokes had three attempts for 18 yards. The seniors stepped up on receiving with Jeremy MacDonald at three receptions for 41 yards and Jeris Beaver had two catches for 29 yards. Ethan Harrison had two catches for 17 yards and Trent Slinger had three receptions for 12 yards. Douglas said the next two games are critical to earn a playoff spot, as they have to win both. “I told our boys it’s worth the extra effort and focus over the next two weeks to get the opportunity to play a state playoff game,” Douglas said. “It’s in our control but it will take everyone’s focus and commitment to achieve this goal.” According to the Intermountain League website, the current standings are Timberlake (1-0, 5-1), Bonners Ferry (0-0, 0-4), Kellogg (0-0, 0-4) and Priest River (0-1, 2-4). The No. 1 team will host the No. 2 team for the first round of playoffs. If the Spartans beat Bonners Ferry and Kellogg, both league games, they would be in second place for the IML league. First and second place teams are birthed into the playoffs. Up next, the Spartans will travel to Bonners Ferry, Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. for a league game.

NEA league ranked top in state NEWPORT – The defending state champion Freeman Scotties, Colville Indians and Lakeside Eagles are all ranked in the Associated Press and coaches’ polls, making the Northeast A League as one of the toughest in the 1A division. The Deer Park Stags are also mentioned as a top contender, and the four schools met Friday, Oct. 10, to battle for the league’s top spot. Freeman traveled to Colville, where the Indians beat the Scotties 28-7. Both Freeman and Colville returned the majority of their players from last season, Colville only losing three starters. Freeman had won 19 straight games, since the 2012 season end, and they were ranked first in both polls. Lakeside traveled to Deer Park Friday, where the Eagles won the game 17-16. The Eagles are leading the 1A teams statewide in scoring with an average of 54.6 points per game. Current standings for the NEA 1A league are Colville (4-0, 6-0), Lakeside (4-0, 6-0), Freeman, (3-1, 5-1), Deer Park (3-1, 3-3), Medical Lake (1-3, 2-4), Riverside (1-3, 2-4), Chewelah (04, 1-5) and Newport (0-4, 1-5).

Cusick sweeps Columbia in three sets HUNTERS – The Cusick Panthers volleyball team beat Columbia in three sets Tuesday, Oct. 7. They won 25-6, 25-21, 25-14. Cusick came out very strong and easily won the first set 25-6. But in the second set, the team let up a little, taking a 25-21 win. “We have struggled with weaker opponents playing to their level instead of playing our own game and to our potential,” coach Ashley Keogh said. “That is something we’ve been really trying to emphasize each

and every game; play to our potential and don’t worry about how the other team is playing, we can only control ourselves and our effort and we need to play 100 percent every single game.” Cassidy Hansen served six aces for the Panthers. Brianna Balcom had five kills and a block and Kaleigh Driver and Rylee Brown each had four assists. Cusick played Valley Christian after deadline Tuesday. The Panthers will face Odessa-Harrington Saturday, Oct. 17 in an away contest that starts at 1 p.m.

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Grizzlies fall to Medical Lake BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies lost to the Medical Lake Cardinals 39-12 in the Northeast A league game, Friday, Oct. 10. Head Coach Zac Farnam said too many turnovers and mistakes cost the Grizzlies the game. “Lack of experience leads to all the mistakes,” Farnam said. The Cardinals opened scoring late in the first quarter on a seven yard run, making the extra kick, but the Grizzlies hit the scoreboard not long after. Junior Otis Smith connected with Chris Burgess, a senior, on a 25-yard pass. Kyler Zorica missed the extra point kick, putting the Grizzlies down by one. Medical Lake found the end ON DECK: zone VS. COLVILLE: Friday, twice Oct. 17, 7 p.m. in the second quarter, putting up an additional 16 points, dominating most of the quarter. With less than two minutes to go in the half, Smith and Burgess connected again on a sevenyard pass, putting up the final six Grizzly points in the game. Zorica’s kick was blocked. The Cardinals answered with one more touchdown before the half, for a 30-12 lead. Medical Lake sealed the deal in the third when they rushed for a one-yard touchdown and sacked

SOCCER: Second half was a battle of defenses FROM PAGE 1B

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Senior Chris Burgess caught two passes from junior Otis Smith to put up the only 12 Grizzly points, Friday, Oct. 10, against the Medical Lake Cardinals. The Cardinals beat the Grizzlies 39-12 in the league game.

Smith at the zero yard line for the safety. The final score was 39-12. Newport had 202 yards to the Cardinals’ 314. The Grizzlies were 10-22 on passing with Smith going nine for 21, for 181 yards, two touchdowns and Smith threw one interception. They had 21 yards rushing on 28 attempts. Sophomore Jesse Reyes had 14 rushing attempts for 67 yards. Burgess had four catches for 76 yards, Zorica had two for 54 yards and junior Kaben Hastings had three

receptions for 32 yards. “Burgess had a good night as a receiver,” Farnam said. On defense, senior Cody Phillips led the team with 10 tackles. Freshman Robbie Owen and Smith had five tackles each. Rocky McDaniel, a senior, Joey Parsons, a junior, and sophomore Johnny Quandt had four tackles each. Medical Lake had 41 passing yards and 273 rushing yards on 28 attempts. Farnam said the Grizzlies

will not make playoff this season, leaving two games left on the season. Current standings for the NEA 1A league are Colville (4-0-0 6-0-0), Lakeside (4-0-0, 6-0-0), Freeman, (3-1-0, 5-1-0), Deer Park (31-0, 3-3-0), Medical Lake (1-3-0, 2-4-0), Riverside (1-3-0, 2-4-0), Chewelah (0-4-0, 1-5-0) and Newport (0-4-0, 1-5-0). The Grizzlies will host the Colville Indians, Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. for a league matchup with the undefeated league leader.

Priest River lost to Northport 3-1 Wednesday. Priest River got the jump on Northport scoring first 3 minutes into the first half, a goal by Jones. However Northport responded with a goal 4 minutes later when Lino Belli found the back of the net for the Mustangs. The two teams played a fairly even match until late in the first half when the Mustangs found the back of the net again at the 35 minute, a goal by Vithor Marin, and 37 minutes, by Breno Santos. The second half proved to be a battle of defenses and neither team was able to score again. The Mustangs narrowly outshot the Spartans 14-12. Both the Mustang keeper Bruce Higgins and Spartan Irvine walked away with seven saves each. “After playing a very challenging game on Tuesday night, the team performed very well against a senior dominate team with fairly good technical skills,” Lawler said. “We have every reason to hold our heads high tonight even though the score was not what we would like to walk off the field. The team played with great sportsmanship and dug deep. We now look forward to the district tournament start-

ing this Saturday against Orofino at Timberlake.” Priest River beat Orofino 7-0 in the first round of he district tournament. The Maniacs came out challenging Priest River early, but at the 12th minute Priest River’s Kris Morey found the back of the net off an assist by Maltba, putting the Spartans ahead 1-0. By the end of the second half, the Spartans were up 4-0 with goals by Maltba (18 min, assist by Marcus Weiler), Jones (26 min, assist by Gabe Macalevy), and Macalevy (28 min, assist by Jones). In the second half, the Spartans added three more goals by Clay Pelton with a header off a corner kick from Maltba at 60 minutes, Kris Morey (69 min, assist by Maltba), and Weiler (75 min, assist by Devin Gilli and Maltba). “The boys played a good game tonight dominating the shooting with 29 shots to the Maniacs’ five shots on goal,” Lawler said. Priest River keeper Irvine had three saves and Maniacs’ keeper Jaden Roberts had 18 saves. “I am very proud of the boys and how they are really coming together and peaking at the end of the season. Our match up on Tuesday night at the second round of districts should be a good match up,” the coach said.

S P O RT S S C O R E B O A R D FOOTBALL FRIDAY, OCT. 10 Newport (1-5, 0-4) 6 6 0 0 -12 Medical Lake (2-4, 1-3) 7 23 9 0 -39 Scoring: ML-Wagner 7 run (Masteller kick) New-Burgess 25 pass from Smith (kick failed) ML-Tappero 1 run (Tappero run) ML-Wagner 27 run (Lack run) New-Burgess 7 pass from Smith (kick failed) ML-Hale 29 pass from Wagner (Masteller kick) ML-Tappero 1 run (Masteller kick) ML-safety

Timberlake Priest River

21 28 14 0 -63 0 0 0 0 -0

Scoring: TL-Dan Buck 5 run (Vance Kistler kick) TL-Brannen Pedregon 75 punt return (Kistler kick) TL-Ryan Somershoe 12 pass from Ryan Starr (Kistler kick) TL-Somershoe 10 pass from Starr (Kistler kick) TL-Kodi Kuhn 4 run (Kistler kick) TL-Brock Herbert 23 run (Kistler kick) TL-Kuhn 41 run (Kistler kick) TL-Buck 23 run (Kistler kick) TL-Ethan Bruce 19 run (Kistler kick)

Cusick (6-0, 2-0) Selkirk (3-1, 1-1)

50 14 6 0 -70 18 0 12 0 -30

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Wednesday, Oct. 8 Northport (1-1, 0-0) 3 Priest River (5-10, 3-5) 1 Statistics: Shots -- Northport 14, Priest River 12. Scoring: First half -- 1, PR, Jones, 3:00. 2, Nor, Belli, 7:00. 3, Nor, Marin, 35:00. 4, Nor, Santos, 37:00. Second half -- None.

SATURDAY, OCT. 11 Priest River (5-10, 3-5) Orofino (0-7, 0-6)

-7 -0

Statistics: Shots -- Priest River 29, Orofino 5. Saves -- Priest River, Irvine 3. Orofino, Roberts 18. Scoring: First half --1, PR, Morey (Maltaba) 12:00. 2, PR, Maltaba (Weiler) 18:00. 3, PR Jones (Macalevy) 28:00. 4, PR, Macalevy (Jones) 28:00. Second half -- 5, PR, Pelton (Maltaba) 60:00. 6, PR, Morey (Maltaba) 69:00. 7, PR, Weiler (Gilli) 75:00.

SATURDAY, OCT. 11 Newport (6-4, 4-3) Freeman (7-3, 6-1)

-0 -2

Statistics: Shots --Freeman 13, Newport 9. Saves --Fre, Crosswhite 6. New, Owl 8. Scoring: First half --Fre, Christensen, (unassisted), 30:00. Second half --Miller, (unassisted), 72:00.

VOLLEYBALL TUESDAY, OCT. 7 Kettle Falls d. Selkirk 3-0 Selkirk (1-6, 1-4) 22 17 19 Kettle Falls (3-5, 0-4) 25 25 25 Scoring Kills-Ellworth (Sel) 5, Hamilton (KF) 13. Assists-McGeorge (Sel) 4, Pounds (KF) 6. Aces-McErin (Sel) 4, McIrvin (KF) 8. Digs-Ellsworth (Sel) 5, Hall (KF) 2. Blocks-Ellsworth (Sel) 2, Berg (KF) 5.

THURSDAY, OCT. 16 Bonners Ferry d. Priest River 3-2 Bonners Ferry (5-0, 5-0) 25 24 19 25 15 3 Priest River (1-4, 0-4) 23 26 25 18 10 2 Scoring Kills-Hill (BF) 14, Summers (PR) 11. Assists-Sa. Woods (BF) 32, Luckey (PR) 30. Aces-Ci. Woods (BF) 2, French (PR) 4. Digs-Stippich (BF) 11, French (PR) 21. Blocks-Wenk (BF) 2, Summer (PR) 4.

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Wednesday Night Looper News Team Won McCroskey Defense 106.5 Treasurers A-Z 102.5 Club Rio 82.5 Pend Oreille Marine 79 Woodwise 78 McCroskey Atty @ Law 76.5

Lost 68.5 72.5 92.5 96 97 98.5

High scratch game: Brian Hilliard 257. High handicap game: Cathy Wagner 270. High scratch series: Brian Hilliard 673. High handicap series: Steve Hastings 725. High team scratch game: McCroskey Defense 920. High handicap game: Treasurers A-Z 1,084. High team scratch series: McCroskey Defense 2,715. High team handicap series: Treasurers A-Z 3130.

FRIDAY, OCT. 10 Friday Night Leftovers Team King Pin Timber Room 5 EZ-Rider Party of Four Stoney Rollers O.K. Lanes Pooch Parlor Weber Enterprises Cusick Tavern Gutter Gang “Four” Under Par Knight Realty

ELECT

BRIAN

DANSEL 7th District Senator

Old Fashioned Values & New Ideas

Won Lost 20 4 19 16 14 13 12.5 12 11.5 11 8 5 2

8 10 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 16 19 22

High scratch game: Jeff Huling 268, Jen Hudson 199. High handicap game: Jim Goss 253, Judy Maw 243. High scratch series: Jeff Huling 658, Jen Hudson 567. High handicap series: Brian Hilzer 664, Diana Hilden 673. Converted Splits: Sherry Loveridge 5-6, 5-7, Vicki Nolting 3-10, Jim Loveridge 3-10, Joette Hilzer 3-10, Sara Goss 2-4-10, 3-10.

GIRLS SOCCER TUESDAY, OCT. 7 Newport (6-4, 4-3) Riverside (6-3, 5-2)

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Statistics: Shots -- Newport 13, Riverside 15. Saves -- Newport, 3. Riverside, Workman 4. Scoring: First half -- 1, New, Behrens, 25:00. 2, New, Lewis, 37:00. Second half -- 3, Riv, Foley, 54:00. 4, New, Behrens (Kindred) 59:00. 5, Riv, Balauro, 64:00. 6, Riv, Yaws, 67:00. 7, Riv, Foley (Connor) 89:00.

Priest River (8-6, 4-5) St. George’s (1-5, 0-0)

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Statistics: Shots --Priest River 12, St. George’s 5. Saves --Priest River, Krampert 4. St. George’s, Armitage 9. Scoring: First half --1, PR, Clark (Taylor), 21:00. Second half --None.

THURSDAY, OCT. 9 Priest River (8-6, 4-5) -0 Coeur d’Alene Charter (9-1, 7-0) -6 Statistics: Shots --Priest River 7, Coeur d’Alene Charter 15. Saves --Priest River, Krampert 8. Coeur d’Alene Charter, Callister 4. Scoring: First half --1, CdC, McAfee, 2:00. 2, CdC, Baxter, 6:00. 3, CdC, Cunningham, 9:00. 4, CdC, Cunningham, 11:00. 5, CdC, Cunningham, 14:00. 6, CdC, Baxter, 19:00. Second half -- None.

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Ben Franklin (208) 437-4822

Albeni Falls Building Supply (208) 437-3153

Perfection Tire (509) 447-3933 Riverbank Restaurant & Fay’s Lounge (208) 437-0892

Oldtown Hardware & Rental Center (208) 437-5512

Rogers Body & Frame LLC (509) 447-4225

7 Seasons Janitorial (509) 442-0580

Owen’s Grocery & Deli (509) 447-3525

Action Recycling (509) 483-4094

Colville Towing (509) 684-3137

Concept Cable TV & High Speed Internet (208) 437-4544

Yoke’s Sandpoint (208) 263-4613

Zodiac Aerospace (509) 447-4122

Seeber’s Pharmacy (509) 447-2484

ABC Heat & Electric (509) 684-2018

Spokane Rock Products Inc. (509) 244-5421 (800) 396-2220

Durham School Services (509) 447-0505 Vaagen Brothers Lumber Inc. (509) 684-5071 (888) 445-1732 C&C Barber Shop (509) 447-3734

Newport Vision Source (509) 447-2945 Pend Oreille PUD District #1 (509) 447-3137 Idaho Granite Works (208) 263-1884 Les Schwab Tire Center (208) 448-2311

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NAME:______________________________________________________

Tri Pro Forest Products (208) 437-2412

Golden China (509) 447-2753 Earl Insurance Agency (509) 447-3423

Pacific Steel & Recycling (208) 263-2584 Mountain Chicks Variety Store (509) 442-2209

AGE:_____________PHONE: ___________________________________ GRADE__________SCHOOL:____________________________________

Office Services Inc. (208) 448-2941

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Mountain West Bank (509) 447-5641 Newport Little Diamond KOA (509) 447-4813

R&L Enterprises Inc. (208) 448-1080

Riverside Automotive Service & Repair (509) 292-8979

Northern Lakes Dock & Barge (208) 428-0505

Habitat for Humanity Colville Thrift Store (509) 684-2319

Tiger Trucking Inc. (509) 684-5757 Teri-Fic Auto Salvage (509) 447-2487

Kardos Plumbing (509) 671-7855 Bubble Boy Boutique (208) 627-3095

Miner Community Newspapers (509) 447-2433

American Services (208) 448-2950

Pro Automotive Inc. (208) 448-0112

The Gift & Gab Store (509) 446-1880

Cathy’s Cafe (509) 446-2447

Moose Knuckle LLC (208) 443-2222

SUBWAY (509) 447-3347

CHAS (509) 444-8200

Newport Consolidated School District (509) 447-3167 Pooch Parlor Pet Grooming (208) 437-0503

WITCH’S NAME:_______________________________________________

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NAME:______________________________________________________

Bliss Chiropractic Center (509) 447-2413 Ponderay Newsprint (509) 445-1511

Aerocet, Inc. (208) 448-0400

Alta Forest Products (208) 290-4547 Carol’s Puppy Hut Dog Grooming (208) 437-4179

AGE:_____________PHONE: ___________________________________ Lane Mountain Company (509) 937-2221

GRADE__________SCHOOL:____________________________________

Connie’s Cuts (509) 447-5141 (509) 671-6179

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IDFG: Call CAP for wildlife law violations FROM PAGE 4A

from the public came either through my home phone number (which was listed in the phone book and in the hunting and fishing regulations); or, through the local Sheriff’s Department. Calls came at all hours of the day and night. I remember well when the first answering machines came out and I bought one. I could finally listen to the topic of middle of the night calls without first answering the phone. When it was a report of a wildlife violation in progress in the middle of the night, I could answer the call and head out to take care of it. If it was an injured deer on the side of the road, I could call the Sheriff’s office and they would take care of it. If it was a call about a raccoon in an attic, I could return the call in the morning. It gave me some ability to prioritize work. The answering machine was purchased at my wife’s insistence. One morning I was at work before 4 a.m. for the opening day of waterfowl season. The phone rang and my wife answered it, only to be asked what legal shooting time was. When she said she didn’t know, the caller said “You’re the game warden’s wife…and you don’t know what shooting time is?” I bought an answering machine that day. Many people, including IDFG officers, have cancelled their home phones and now only have cell phones. But with cell numbers not being in the phone book and not listed in the regulations, what does a person do to contact fish and game when the office is closed? For emergencies or to report violations, the first option is to call the local Sheriff’s office

dispatch or the Idaho State Police. Conservation Officers have radio contact with the state police and the local Sheriff’s Department and can be contacted fairly readily. The problem with calling an officer’s cell phone number if you happen to have it, is that many places in Idaho are outside of cell phone range. If you call and leave a message on a cell phone about an urgent matter, the call has reached a temporary dead end. The officer will not hear your message until returning to cell phone range and it may be too late to address a need. Another option for a wildlife law violation is to call the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline at 1-800-6325999. Instead of leaving a voicemail while the officer is out of cell coverage, you can talk to a live person as the line is manned 24/7 during hunting seasons and a few weeks either side of hunting seasons. At other times of the year, there is a recording suggesting what to do. A dispatcher, either through the local Sheriff’s Department, the state police, or the CAP line has the ability to reach multiple officers at once on the radio. These dispatchers are true professionals at routing calls quickly and efficiently to the appropriate officers in the field. When you see a violation in progress or want to report a wildlife emergency, it is acceptable to call 911 just as you would when you need other law enforcement help. Dispatch centers can immediately contact the local fish and game officer with the pertinent information. Callers can remain anonymous when calling the CAP line or a dispatch center, but we encourage you to leave a call back numbers.

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New programs at Priest Lake Library PRIEST LAKE – The Library Director of Priest Lake Public Library, Beverly Richmond, attended a four day Association of Rural and Small Libraries Conference in Tacoma, Wash., in September. Richmond attended 14 educational sessions specifically tailored for rural libraries. Two programs the library is introducing immediately are Lifelong Learning Assistance and Legos in the Library. The library would like to recognize Idaho Commissions for Libraries for the grant for Richmond to attend the Conference through a First Time Conference Grant. The goal of Lifelong Learning Assistance is to have available to the community educational assistance in; homework help, GED preparation, proctoring and assistance with finding the resources to continue your research. Books and educational materials will be provided by Idaho Commissions for Libraries for outreach to children within our community. Contact Richmond to discuss your

educational assistance requirements. Legos in the Library will be scheduled for Saturdays and upon request. Don’t think Legos are just for kids. They are fun and challenging for any age, librarians said. “This is a great opportunity for families to spend more time at your local library. If you could donate legos to this program, that would be appreciated,” they said. Since Richmond’s return from the Association of Rural and Small Libraries Conference, she has been elected as a representative to the Idaho Library Association Board. This is a two-year commitment for her and the Priest Lake Library board is proud that she is a representative for rural libraries. “Rural libraries are very important to the community and I have dedicated my career to public education through rural libraries,” Richmond said. The Idaho Library Association has goals to advocate and promote Idaho’s

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Priest Lake Library Director Beverly Richmond sits outside the library on Highway 57. She recently attended a four-day library conference in Tacoma.

libraries; promote intellectual freedom for all Idaho residents and support and encourage collective activities to improve library services and resources. See the library’s website at priestlake.lili.org or call 208-443-2454 for more information.

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Lifestyle

B R I E F LY ‘Beautiful Ruins’ presented at Blanchard Library

BLANCHARD – The Blanchard Library will hold a discussion of “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter, the featured author for this year’s North Idaho Reads, Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. The program will be led by Dr. Virginia Johnson, a retired professor of literature and writing at North Idaho College. Johnson was honored by the Idaho Humanities Council in 2012 for “Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities.” In addition to “Beautiful Ruins,” Jess Walter is the author of several works, including “Every Knee Shall Bow,” reissued as “Ruby Ridge: The Truth and Tragedy of the Randy Weaver Family.” Walter was a finalist for the 2006 National Book Award for “The Zero” and winner of the 2005 Edgar Allan Poe Award for best novel for “Citizen Vince.” North Idaho Reads is a joint project of libraries in the North Idaho region. The NIR committee selects a book each year that the regional community is encouraged to read and programs are developed around the themes in the book to create a dialogue. There is no charge for this program. For more information, call the Blanchard Library, located at 412 Railroad Ave., at 208-437-0801.

Helping those in need with food distribution NEWPORT – The local chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, in cooperation with 2nd Harvest of the Inland Northwest, will host a “Farmer’s Market Style” food distribution of fresh produce and perishable products at no cost for families in need, Thursday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. There is only one household pickup per recipient, so organizers encourage bringing neighbors to the event. If possible, organizers ask that attendees bring a box or two to carry the food. The American Lutheran Church is located at 332801 Highway 2. This is their final food distribution for the year. For more information call Nicole Smoot at 509-6711432.

Spay, neuter available for low-income households PRIEST RIVER – Pawsitive Outreach Spay/ Neuter Alliance (POSNA), in partnership with The Spokane Humane Society, is offering an affordable spay or neuter clinic to low-income cat owners, Wednesday, Oct. 22. The cost for either a male or female cat is only $25, and transportation to and from the clinic is provided. Limited space is also available for dogs. The price for dogs is based on their weight and starts at $40 for small males. “We are well on our way to our goal of 1,000 animals spayed/neutered in 2014,” POSNA Executive Assistant Kari Thompson said. “Just think how many unwanted animals have not been added to our already overpopulated area.” For more information, to donate, to volunteer, or to book your appointment, call Cindy at 509-6711427 or Kari at 208-4481067.

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The five-person cast will present the original comedy play “The Polish Book of Karma,” starting Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The play is being performed as a Readers Theater performance. Tickets are $12 at the door and $10 in advance.

Players present ‘The Polish Book of Karma’ Workshop NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Players will present the original comedy play “The Polish Book of Karma,” Friday through Sunday, Oct. 17-19 at the Pend Oreille Playhouse. The Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18, show time is 7 p.m. The Sunday, Oct. 19 show is at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door or can be purchased at the Playhouse or on its website in advance for $10. The play, written by playwright and author William Missouri Downs of Gulf Shores, Ala., takes place on present day Christmas Day in the “Jackowo” district, or northwest side of Chicago. The cast is a five-person ensemble con-

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Holiday events begin in Blanchard BLANCHARD – With fall upon us, there’s lots happening at the Blanchard Community Center in coming months. The Kaniksu Health Services Outreach and Enrollment will be on hand Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m., to talk about the current state of the Affordable Care Act and the next open enrollment period for Your Health Idaho, the state run insurance exchange. Part of the presentation will include the various ways to get help navigating the new health insurance laws and finding and enrolling in an insurance plan. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. The annual Holiday Bazaar is Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Vendors will be selling arts and crafts as well as Christmas decorations and gifts. Free refreshments will be offered as well, and concessions for sale. Everyone is invited to the annual Blanchard Community Christmas Party Sunday, Dec. 7, from 1-4 p.m. There will be free chili and Santa photos. For more information on any of these events, call the Blanchard Community Center at 208-437-1037.

sisting of Jerzy Pogozelski, Rosy Pogozelski, Loretta Coors, Landon Kennedy and Father Ramona; played by Christopher Demlow, Laura Stuivenga, Kourtney Haren, Tyrian Miller and Bill Prater, respectively, and directed by Kristi Bell. The play is a comedy and will be performed for the very first time as a Readers Theater performance. The Readers Theater Workshop takes new plays submitted from college or graduate students and collaborates with the author, cast and director to create what the audience sees on stage. Later, the play will go onstage at POPA in its final form.

Live music, chicken dinner at Hospitality House NEWPORT – The Newport Southern Baptist Church is hosting a free dinner and live music at the Hospitality House Friday, Oct. 17, starting at 6 p.m. Greg Beumer will perform bluegrass, with his warm, rustically sweet vocals, acoustic guitar and harmon-

ica. Organizers said he is both entertaining and inspiring. The dinner will include fried chicken. The Hospitality House is located at 216 Washington Ave., Newport. Call 509-447-3742 or 509-292-0798 for more information.

Fredrick named to U of M Dean’s List MISSOULA – Miranda Frederick of Newport was named to the University of Montana Dean’s List for the spring 2014 quarter.

Frederick had a 4.0 grade point average, in the undergraduate program. Frederick was also on

Annual Tea in Blanchard on Saturday BLANCHARD – The Blanchard Community Center is hosting an annual Doll and Teddy Bear Tea, Saturday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. Tickets cost $6 per person. There will be an auction, a finger food lunch and many varieties of dolls and teddy bears to admire. Attendees can bring a cup and saucer or wear a hat to win additional prizes.

the dean’s list with a 4.0 during the 2013 spring and fall quarters.

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

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

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

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

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

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Scarecrows net cash for food banks The Oktoberfest Scarecrow contest netted $130 for area food banks. It was sponsored by the West Bonner Libraries. The winners were those who collected the most money in a bucket. Proceeds were donated to the food banks in the library district. Jayda Storro took home a plaque in the Youth division, Jaymi Olmo won in the Adult category and the Happy Ager’s ScareBear took the prize for Best Scarecrow by a Group. Pictured here are Karen Squires, left, of the West Bonner County Food Bank; Jean Hauritz accepting for Tracy Fort, the Blanchard Grub Shack; and Karla Hatfield, Priest River Food Bank.

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

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

Newport Church - Corner of Lilac Lane & Hwy. 20 North Head Elder Gilbert Navarro (509) 447-4755 Sat. Morning Services Sabbath School 9:30 • Worship 11:00 NACS THRIFT SHOP (509) 447-3488 PO Valley Church School (208) 437-2638

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. “United Generation Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6 p.m. Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

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

FOR THE RECORD

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OBITUARI ES John Louis Habeck BLANCHARD

John Louis Habeck of Blanchard passed away Oct. 4. He was 96 years old. Mr. Habeck Habeck would have said that his brother Alvin told stories better, but, his family and friends would disagree. If you brought up a place or time, he probably had a story to tell you about some adventure he had experienced there. Mr. Habeck felt his whole life was special, his family said. He wouldn’t have wanted to miss having a farm upbringing with his parents and 10 brothers and sisters. He served in the U.S. Army for 5.5 years, during which time he was in Panama and China. He owned and operated a neighborhood grocery store in Hoquiam, Wash., then in 1953, he built an A & W Root Beer Drive-in in Lodi, Calif. He wintered in Mexico, lived in various places around the U.S. and Canada, but settled in Blanchard more than 35 years ago. Over his long and interesting life he could be found traveling, fishing, diving, skiing, snowmobiling, motorcycle riding, flying or hiking. His life was not empty. To quote Mr. Habeck, “I didn’t ask to live but I lived as I wished. I turned some stones over and rolled others down the hill. Some I threw in the water and watched as the ripples disappeared.” His life ended as he wished as well, at home, in his own bed, peacefully in his sleep. He will be missed, his family said. Mr. Habeck’s family includes daughter Janet Steiner, son William Habeck, four grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. 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.

John David Locke VANCOUVER, WASH.

John David Locke passed away Aug. 15, at his residence at May Home Adult Family Home in VanLocke couver, Wash. He was 87. Born in Klamath Falls, Ore., April 5, 1927, he lived in Oregon, Washington and Idaho while growing up. In school, he did well scholastically, played basketball and was in the band. In an accelerated program, he graduated in 1945 from Prineville High School while spending his senior year as a freshman at Oregon State College (OSU). He volunteered for the Merchant Marines near the end of World War II, and then worked as a cement tester at the Lehigh Portland Cement Company in Metaline Falls, before being inducted into the U.S. Army. He served as a Corporal (T) in the Korean theater with the 7th Infantry. After an honorable discharge, Mr. Locke worked as a lab technician in southern California and married Barbara Smith, of Tiger, Wash., before eventually settling in the Rouge Valley of southern Oregon. He worked for the Medford School District starting out as a custodian, and taught the Pythagorean Theory in Geometry classes. He retired in 1986, after working many years as a courier. Mr. Locke enjoyed a long retirement, continuing his favorite pursuits of golf, photography, chess, automo-

biles, painting, mathematics, computer programming, researching various subjects of interest, and making trips to visit old friends. He was a member of the Pend Oreille Historical Society. Though quiet, he had an ironic sense of humor, was generous and independently-minded, traits cherished by his daughter and son. Mr. Locke was preceded in death by his parents, Harold A. Locke and Nell McKay Locke, formerly of Ione. A memorial service will be held at the Eagle Point National Cemetery in Eagle Point, Ore., Oct. 17.

Monica Patricia Murray NEWPORT

Monica Patricia Murray passed away Oct. 1 at Hospice House of Spokane. She was 76 years old. Murray Mrs. Murray was born Aug. 23, 1938, in Cloquet, Minn., to Edward and Amy Hendrickson. She attended school in Coquet and in Pasco, Wash. She met and married her husband, Mike, in 1958. She attended nursing school and went on to become a nurse, which was a passion in her life. She worked the last 17 years at Holy Names Convent. Mrs. Murray enjoyed the outdoors. She loved to garden and fish, as well as ride 4-wheelers and take care of her dogs. Mrs. Murray had resided in Pend Oreille County since 1953, and was recognized as having one of the longest records of voting in the county. She was preceded in death by her sister Kathleen Hendrickson and her parents, Edward and Amy Hendrickson. She is survived by her children, Mike Murray, Jr., Teresa Durham and Dan Murray; her ex-husband, Mike Murray, Sr., one sister, two brothers, four grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. The family suggest in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society and Hospice House of Spokane, at 102 W. Rhoades Ave., Spokane WA 98208.

Mabel Marie Olson LONGVIEW, WASH.

Mabel Marie Olson of Longview, Wash., passed away at the Hospice Center in Longview, Wash., Sept. 10, Olson at the age of 95. Mrs. Olson and her husband, Francis, lived in Newport for 51 years until his passing in 2011 at the age of 93. They had been married for 73 years. After his death, Mrs. Olson moved to Campus Towers, a Baptist sponsored retirement facility in Longview to be near her daughter Nancy and her husband Wally Knowles. They survive her in Kelso, Wash. Mrs. Olson was born in Salida, Colo., Jan. 8, 1919, to Frank C. and Elsie Huffman. She and her younger brother, Ernest Lyle “Bud” Huffman grew up in Fulton, Mo. He preceded her in death. After marrying Francis in 1937, they lived in South Dakota, Montana and Kellogg, Idaho, before moving to Newport. Mrs. Olson worked for J.C. Penney and the Kellogg Hospital. She was very active in the United Church of Christ in Newport and was also very active in Eastern Star. She had the honor of serving as the Grand Chaplain

of the State of Washington in that organization for one year. Mrs. Olson joined the Longview Community Church and became involved in Ruth Circle with her daughter Nancy, where she made many new friends. Other activities she enjoyed were square dancing, bowling, playing pinochle and making crafts. Mrs. Olson enjoyed her many friends in Newport. One special friend, Elsie Monroe, was like a mother to her. She spent Christmas with the Olsons for more than 30 years, even traveling to Kelso to visit Mrs. Olson at her daughter’s house. She had very little family and Mrs. Olson took care of her until her death. Mrs. Olson had a marvelous sense of humor and could always liven up any group. Memorials may be made to the United Church of Christ

in Newport or Hospice. A celebration of life service was held Sept. 17 at the Longview Community Church. A graveside service in Newport will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. All who knew her are invited to attend. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of local arrangements.

Bryanna Lynn Sargent METALINE

Bryanna Lynn Sargent passed away Sept. 28, in a car accident near Cusick. She was 18 years old. Ms. Sargent Sargent was born to Rich and Carol Sargent on Nov. 4, 1995, in Seattle.

She graduated from Selkirk High School in June 2014, with many accolades for her accomplishments. She was currently enrolled in school at North Idaho College in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, and trying to find her way to spread her amazing talents in this world, her family said. She was a leader in her school and represented the class of 2014 at Selkirk High School as the Senior Class President this past year. This leadership carried over to her community where she served many and touched all. She was active in volleyball, trapshooting, softball and community service. She loved to go to concerts in Spokane, and she was passionate about Gonzaga sports. She also loved to fish, float the Pend Oreille River, and jump off the bridge at Sullivan Lake. She was

always very excited about the annual Bassin’ Assassin Tournament held there in her hometown which is organized by her parents. She could go from the girly‐girl fashionista to the outdoors beauty in a blink of an eye. Ms. Sargent was very giving, kind, genuine and sincere. She is a beautiful soul inside and out, her family said. She will always be remembered for her radiant smile and incredible full heart that was recognized as a daily blessing by everyone with whom she crossed paths. She was always making memories and finding those moments to say “I love you.” Her capacity to love was beyond the human capacity for love, and she gave it freely and completely. To her, “Life is all about making memories.” She did SEE OBITS, 12B

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

MONDAY, OCT. 6 WANTED PERSON: W. 5th St., report of a juvenile male in custody. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Leclerc Rd. N., report of suspicious circumstances. TRESPASSING: N. Warren Ave., Newport JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., report of juvenile problem. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Telephone Rd. W., report of vehicle parked on complainant’s property. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Main St., report of two vehicles damaged, possibly backed into. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Deer Valley Rd., report of suspicious phone call. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: W. 7th St.

TUESDAY, OCT. 7 JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave. JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave. JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave. THREATENING: W. 5th St., report of threatening. DRUGS: W. 5th St., report of juvenile female with drugs on school grounds. AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, report of two males walking down road waiving a pistol around. TRESPASSING: Treetop Rd., report that neighbors continue to ride horses on comps property after being asked to stop. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Willms Rd., report of intoxicated male yelling; breaking items. THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report that subject walked out of store with merchandise they didn’t pay for. VEHICLE FIRE: Hwy. 2, report of tractor-trailer on fire. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Dean Allen Bennett, 48, of Spokane was transported from Spokane County Jail to Pend Oreille County Jail on a warrant.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 AGENCY ASSIST: Jorgens Rd., assisted with checking residence for male with felony warrants. AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, assist agency with contacting subjects. THEFT: Hwy. 20, report that female took items from her residence.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, report of northbound vehicle over the bank non-injury. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Hwy. 2, report that subject threw complainant’s items into front yard. THREATENING: Veit Rd., report of threatening. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Northshore Diamond Lake Rd., report that subject with a truck has been in parking lot for about an hour. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Veit Rd., report of subject walking in road yelling and pulling things off of the fence. ARREST: Kyle James Mischenko, 33, of Oldtown was arrested for warrants. ARREST: Susie R. Geile, 54, of Spokane was arrested for fourth degree assault. ASSAULT: Myra Gail Marvin, 73, of Priest River was arrested for third degree theft. ARREST: David Carl Porter, 34, of Newport was remanded from court on a driving with a suspended license. ARREST: Bradley Dean Thew, 24, of Newport was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.

THURSDAY, OCT. 9 THEFT: S. Cass Ave., report of subject missing red milk crate full of paperwork from back of truck overnight. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Power Lake, report of female screaming male driving erratic on curved road. ARREST: Hwy. 211, Curt O. Paul, 42, of Spokane Valley was arrested after a wreck for driving under the influence, possession of a controlled substance and third degree driving with a suspended license. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: E. 5th St., report of tall blond male looking into vehicles. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report that truck went up the driveway and complainant doesn’t think it should be there. CHILD ABUSE: Regal Rd. ACCIDENT: Gray Rd., report of vehicle crashed into tree. JUVENILE PROBLEM: Robarge Rd., juvenile problem reported.

ARREST: N. Washington Ave., Newport, Caitlyn Renee Farabee, 24, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle traveling high rate of speed. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. Pine St., Newport, report of suspicious vehicle in area. DISTURBANCE: Buck Creek Rd., report of female causing disturbance. POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle all over roadway. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle all over roadway and entering other lane with oncoming traffic.

CUSTODIAL INTERFERNECE: W. 5th St., Newport, report of custodial interference. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Green Rd., report of dump trucks pulling trailers exceeding speed limit. ASSAULT: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, report of assault between two subjects at school.

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THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Teri Lavoie, 26, was arrested for theft. ARREST: S. Washington Ave., Newport, Lisa L. Bonser, 39, was arrested on a warrant. ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Joseph W. Boyce, 30, was arrested on a warrant.

DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Eastriver Rd., Priest River, report of a family offense.

SATURDAY, OCT. 11 TRAFFIC OFFESNE: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle traveling at high rate of speed. ILLEGAL BURNING: Hwy. 2, report of large fire heading towards trees. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Bead Lake Drive, report of malicious mischief. ACCIDENT: McCloud Creek Rd., report of vehicle collision with no injuries. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle unable to maintain lane travel. BOATING PROBLEM: Diamond Lake SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of subject removing items from residence. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Cass Ave., report that door was open to business with no items missing. BURGLARY: Cedar Creek Terrace, report of burglary with two juveniles in basement. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Kings Lake Rd.

SUNDAY, OCT. 12 RECOVERED VEHICLE: Veit Rd., recovered stolen vehicle.

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: Wakefield Rd., report of motorcycle stolen from shed overnight.

ILLEGAL BURNING: Hwy. 2, report of illegal burning in the area.

ARREST: Lee Arthur Jackson, 35, of Spokane was arrested for driving under the influence.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211, report of a Lincoln Towncar speeding and passing in no passing zone.

FRIDAY, OCT. 10

ARREST: W. 7th St., Jonathan P. Williams, 36, of was arrested on a warrant.

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THEFT: Hwy. 2, reported theft of phone.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Gray Rd., report of juvenile problem.

DISTURBANCE: Bayview Blvd., report of subjects fighting in the roadway.

ARREST: Shane Michael Anstadt, 18, of Elk was arrested for providing alcohol to minors, possession of less than 40 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

WEAPON OFFENSE: River Rd., report of gunshots in city limits.

ACCIDENT: Leclerc Rd. N., report of an elk vs. vehicle accident.

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ARREST: S. 7th St., Marshall W. Mead, 23, was arrested for driving with a suspended license. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Newport Ave. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Bayview Blvd., report of DV

MONDAY, OCT. 6 NON INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Blanchard, report of a noninjury accident.

TUESDAY, OCT. 7 NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS.

THURSDAY, OCT. 9 JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, Priest River CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: E. 4th St. N., Oldtown, a person was cited and released for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. ARREST: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Cody Morris, 34, of Kalama, Wash., was arrested for driving under the influence, open container and operating a vehicle with an invalid license.

FRIDAY, OCT. 10 NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS.

SATURDAY, OCT. 11 TRESPASSING: Merry Lane, Oldtown ARREST: Al’s Welding Rd., Spirit Lake, Anthony McDonaldUmphry, 22, of Spirit Lake was arrested on a warrant. TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, a 31-year-old Oldtown man was issued a misdemeanor citation for driving without privileges.

SUNDAY, OCT. 12 ARREST: Hwy. 2, Priest River, Tamie M. Nashton, 48, of Columbia Falls, Mont., was arrested on Highway 2 in Laclede for possessing methamphetamine.

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2014315 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-13547750-TC APN No.: 433921510101 Title O rd e r N o . : 130069194-WA-GSO Grantor(s): DANYELLE L WARNER, JOSEPH E WARNER Grantee(s): M O R T G A G E E L E C T R O N I C R E G I S T R AT I O N SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR S U N T R U S T M O RT G A G E , I N C . D e e d o f Tr u s t Instrument/Reference No.: 2007 0293798 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Wa s h i n g t o n , t h e undersigned Trustee, will on 10/24/2014, at 10:00 AM At the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street in the City of Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of 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: ALL OF LOT 22 AND LOT 24, EXCEPT THE EAST 50 FEET THEREOF IN BLOCK 13 OF THE TOWN OF MET ALINE FALLS, PEND OREILLE C O U N T Y , WASHINGTON, ACCORDING TO THE R E C O R D E D P L AT THEREOF; EXCEPT THAT PART USED TO S TAT E H I G H W AY P U R P O S E S ; TOGETHER WITH THE NORTH HALF OF HILL STREET ADJOINING SAID PROPERTY ON THE SOUTH VACATED BY THE TOWN OF METALINE FALLS, WASHINGTON, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 104, R E C O R D E D FEBRUARY 17, 1955, BOOK 34 OF DEEDS, PAGE 47, AUDITOR’S N O . 8 5 9 2 4 . M o re commonly known as: 204 LEHIGH AVE, METALINE FALLS, WA 99153 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 8/8/2007, recorded 8/10/2007, under 2007 0293798 re c o rd s o f P E N D O R E I L L E C o u n t y, Wa s h i n g t o n , f ro m JOSEPH E WARNER, DANYELLE L WARNER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, CONTINUED ON 10B

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CONTINUED FROM 9B as Grantor(s), to WASHINGTON A D M I N I S T R AT I V E SERVICES, INC., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of M O R T G A G E ELECTRONIC R E G I S T R AT I O N SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR S U N T R U S T MORTGAGE, INC., as B e n e f i c i a r y, t h e beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC R E G I S T R AT I O N SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR S U N T R U S T MORTGAGE, INC. (or by its successors-ininterest and/or assigns, if any), to Federal National Mortgage Association. 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: $32,634.59 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $70,732.77, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 11/1/2011, and such other costs a n d f e e s a s a re provided by statute. 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 w i t h o u t w a r r a n t y, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on

10/24/2014. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 10/13/2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 10/13/2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 10/13/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to 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 JOSEPH E WARNER, DANYELLE L WARNER, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 204 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 proper ty described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of

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5/6/2013. 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 abovedescribed 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 p u rc h a s e r a t t h e Tr u s t e e ’s S a l e i s 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 tenantoccupied 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 NOTDELAY.CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED I N WA S H I N G T O N

NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe s o u rc e s o f h e l p . S E E K I N G 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 (1877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi. wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_ p u r c h a s e _ c o u n s e l o r s _ foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban

Development: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/ hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http:// www.hud.gov/offices/ hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index. cfm?webListAction=s earchandsearchstate =WAandfilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-6064819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further

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CONTINUED FROM 10B recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the B e n e f i c i a r y, t h e Beneficiary’s Agent, or t h e B e n e f i c i a r y ’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS AT T E M P T I N G T O COLLECT A DEBT A N D A N Y I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE U S E D F O R T H AT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: JUN. 20, 2014 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s M a i l i n g A d d re s s : Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan. com TS No.: WA-135 4 7 7 5 0 - T C A-FN4467038 0 9 / 2 4 / 2 0 1 4 , 10/15/2014 Published in The Newport Miner September 24 and October 15, 2014. (34, 37)

______________ 2014324 PUBLIC NOTICE IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF STEVENS Summons by Publication – Termination State of Washington to whom it may concern and to: 1. Anyone claiming a paternal interest of Lisa Bennett, DOB: 10/08/09, Termination Petition 13-7-00048-7, filed September 19, 2013. A petition to terminate parental rights has been filed in the above court. A factfinding hearing will be held on this matter on October 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pend Oreille County Juvenile Court, 229 S. Garden, Newport, WA 99156. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing will determine if your parental rights to your child are terminated. If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter an order in your absence terminating your parental rights. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Termination Petition, call DSHS at (509) 447-6237 or 1-800-473-6022. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to: www. atg.wa.gov/trm.aspx. Tammie A. Ownbey, Pend Oreille County Clerk Published in The Newport Miner October 1, 8 and 15, 2014. (35-3)

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2014325 PUBLIC NOTICE Combined Notice of Application and Action Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on September 30, 2014 received a complete SEPA Environmental Checklist with supplemental documents prepared by Richard Koker and did on September 30, 2014 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Recreational Dock and Stair project(FILE NO. SEPA-14-014), Location: 124 Sunnyside Drive, Newport, WA 99156; Sec. 33, Town. 32, Range 45. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on April 22, 2014, 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. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than October 23, 2014. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner, tmclaughlin@pendoreille.org. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), and Regional General Permit 7 (Corps) Dated: October 02, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner October 8 and 15, 2014. (36-2)

______________ 2014326 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE NO 14401345-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 In the Matter of the Estate of: MABEL IRENE FOLLIS, 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. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.050. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of filing copy of notice of creditors: October 7, 2014 Date of first publication: October 15, 2014 Personal Representative: Stephen K. Wilson Address: P.O. Box 339 Usk, Washington 99180 Attorney for Estate: Judith Kampf PO Box 30040 Spokane, Washington 99223 (509) 590-6400 Published in The Newport Miner Oc-

tober 15, 22 and 29, 2014. (37-3)

______________ 2014331 PUBLIC NOTICE C o m p re h e n s i v e Plan & Future Land Use Map Amendment and SEPA Review Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County is scheduling a public hearing with the Planning Commission to amend the Future Land Use Map (Wasatch Assoc. proposing to change the designation of 430 acres from NR-20 to R-5), 6 year Capital Projects and Public Facilities Table 9.7, and the 6 Year Transportation Plan Table 9.1. The comment period ends Tuesday Dec. 9th, 2014. The updates, SEPA checklist, and comments will be reviewed by the Planning Commission on Oct. 28th, 2014, Nov. 25th, 2014, & Dec. 9th, 2014 in Cusick, WA. at the Community Center at 6:00 pm. The final recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners will be made in an open record public hearing on Dec. 9th. Written and oral testimony will

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be considered by the Commission at this meeting. Copies of the proposed revisions are available to the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department, Courthouse Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156,(509) 447-4821 or http:// www.pendoreilleco. org/county/comprehensive_plan_update. asp . The Board of County Commissioners will consider the amendments to the Comp. Plan on Dec. 16th, 2014 at 9:00am in Newport, WA at the County Courthouse Building. Pending Agency/Public Comment the Board of County Commissioners may adopt the updates to the Comprehensive Plan at this meeting. Date of application: Sept. 26, 2014 Date of determination of completeness: Oct. 06, 2014 Date of notice of application: Oct. 10, 2014 Published in The Newport Miner October 15, 2014. (37)

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2014332 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY TAKE NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS That James & Valerie Van Dyke of Metaline Falls, WA on Aug. 11,2014 under Application No. S330720 filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from Boundary Creek, tributary to the Pend Oreille River in the amount of .022 of a cubic foot per second, each year, for continuous domestic & stockwater supply. The source of the proposed appropriation is located within the W1/2NW1/4 of Section 10, Township 39 N., 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 22, 2014. STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT Of ECOLOGY WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM- ERO PO BOX 47611 O LY M P I A , W A 98504-7611 Published in The Newport Miner October 15 and 22, 2014. (37-2)

______________ 2014335 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY No. 14-4-00029-8 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) In re the Estate of ROY A. HAUN Deceased. The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any persons having claims against the decedent must, before the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided

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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 the 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 11.40.015 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 15, 2014. Personal Representative: PATRlCIA MILLIKEN Attorney for the Personal Representative: MARTIN GALES CONTINUED ON 12B

2014328 THE NEWPORT MINER (USPS 384-400)

2014334 THE GEM STATE MINER (USPS 419-930)

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 15, 2014. 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, Frederick J. Willenbrock II; Managing Editor, Michelle Nedved, 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156. 7. Owner: Willenbrock Publications, Inc.; 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156. (Frederick and Susan Willenbrock II), 121 Elu Beach Road, 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 15, 2014. 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, Frederick J. Willenbrock II; Managing Editor: Michelle Nedved, 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156. 7. Owner: Willenbrock Publications, Inc.; 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156. (Frederick and Susan Willenbrock II), 121 Elu Beach Road, Newport, WA 99156. 8. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holder: NONE.

EXTENT AND NATURE OF CIRCULATION Average Actual No. No. copies Copies of Each Issue Single in Issue Preceding Published 12 Months Nearest to Filing Date A. Total number of Copies (net press run) 3750 3750

B. Paid Circulation: 1. Mailed outside-county paid subscriptions 545 524 2. Mailed in-county paid subscriptions 1475 1505 3. Paid Distribution outside mails including sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales, and other paid distribution outside USPS 1212 1132 4. Paid distribution by other classes of mail through the USPS 0 0

B. Paid Circulation: 1. Mailed outside county paid subscriptions 17 2. Mailed in-county paid subscriptions…… 151 3. Paid Distribution outside mails including sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales, and other paid distribution outside USPS…………. 405 4. Paid distribution by other classes of mail through the USPS….. 0

C. Total Paid Distribution

3232 3161

D. Free or nominal rate distribution (by mail and outside the mail) 1. Free or nominal rate outside-county copies 10 2. Free or nominal rate in county copies 10 3. Free or nominal rate Distribution through the USPS by Other Classes of mail 0 4. Free or nominal rate Distribution outside the mail (carrier or other means) 0

10 0

155

313 0

573 485

D. Free or nominal rate distribution (by mail and outside the mail) 1. Free or nominal rate outside-county copies.. 0 2. Free or nominal rate in county copies……… 2 3. Free or nominal rate Distribution through USPS by Other Classes of mail 0 4. Free or nominal rate Distribution outside the mail (carrier or other means)

0 2 0

E. Total free or nominal rate distribution

E. Total free or nominal rate distribution………

F. Total Distribution C and E)

3252

3181

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

575

487

G. Copies Not Distributed

498

569

G. Copies Not Distributed

175

263

H. TOTAL……………….

3750

H. TOTAL……………….

750

I. Percent Paid ………

99.38%

99.37%

I. Percent Paid ………

99.65%

99.59%

I certify that the statements made above are correct and complete. (Signed) FREDERICK J. WILLENBROCK II, Publisher

Published in The Newport Miner October 15, 2014. (37) __________________________________________________________

Published in The Gem State Miner October 15, 2014. (52) ____________________________________________________________

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DEQ seeks comment on proposed changes to water requirements BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to requirements that must be met to secure loans for drinking water and clean water (wastewater) infrastructure construction projects in Idaho. The Drinking Water Loan Account Handbook and Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Handbook and various accompanying forms have been revised to streamline and clarify what applicants and contractors must do throughout project loan application and construction stages.

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that well, and they will provide for all who must continue on. “Our memories of her will be beautiful, strong and everlasting,” her family said. “Bryanna, we will know you are with us whenever we see that ray of sunshine and that beautiful hot pink sunrise and sunset. Bryanna, we love you, and you will always be in our hearts,” her family said. She was preceded in death by her uncle Brad Sargent, aunt Dee Dee Reppert, her cousin, Joshua Rose, and her great-grandparents. She leaves behind her parents, Rich and Carol, her brother Bradley, her grandparents Gene and Pat Sargent, and her uncle Jason Sargent, all of Metaline; her grandparents Mike and Mary Lou Curti and Carl and Sandy Rose; her uncle, aunt and cousin, Carl, Andree and Elise Rose, all of Winnemucca, Nev.; her aunt and cousins, Alexis Martinez, Wyatt and Hayden, all of Henderson, Nev.; the Brandon families of Spokane, the Nolander families of New York and Loon Lake, Wash., her best friend Calie Daggett, the pepper to her salt, extended family, many friends and an entire community. A Mass for blessing Bryanna was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Metaline Falls, Sunday, Oct. 5. A celebration of life was held at Selkirk High School in Ione in on Sunday, Oct. 5, with

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family, friends and the entire community in attendance. The celebration and the turn out were a testament to the incredible soul she is, her family said. The family has requested that donations be made to a scholarship established in the name of Bryanna Sargent. Make checks payable to Selkirk School District – Bryanna Sargent Trust Fund and mail to P.O. Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153.

Lila W. (Parsons) Wheeler SPIRIT LAKE

Lila W. (Parsons) Wheeler passed away Oct. 8th, at Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was 81. Wheeler Mrs. Wheeler was born Lila Wilmina Lawrence July 8, 1933, in Spokane, to William Lawrence and Vivian Lawrence. She was a truly talented artist. If she could see it, she could paint it. She loved to tease and play games to make everyone laugh and smile. “Cookie Grandma” was loved by the kids for her pies, bread, and cookies that were as warm as her heart. Her flowers and garden were always beautiful like her smile. She loved her animals and friends. Mrs. Wheeler will be remembered most of all for loving her family. She was married to Frank Parsons for 39 years. Then, for the next 26 years she became Ralph Wheeler’s loving partner and wife. She was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings and her son Robert Parsons. She is survived by her husband Ralph, five siblings, her four daughters Sharon (and Butch Clark), Ruth Demos, Linda (and Randy Butler), and Kathy (and Joe Hester), 12 grandchildren, 19 greatgrandchildren as well as a number of stepchildren and step-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Oct., 14, at the Sherman Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River. Interment was at the Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Wheeler’s memory to Alzheimer’s Foundations or to Hospice of North Idaho. ShermanKnapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

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B I RT H S Exandra Kayla Ramsdell

Lisa Thamm.

Exandra Kayla Ramsdell was born Sept. 15, at 11:23 a.m. to Valerie Mays and Samuel Ramsdell of Priest River. She weighed 9 pounds and measured 21 inches in length, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Lewis. She joins brothers Lukas and Gabriel and sister Ayla. Maternal grandmother is Tina Smith and paternal grandmother is

Gracie Mosteller Gracie Mosteller was born Sept. 15 at 2:12 p.m. to Lacey Martin of Newport. She weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 21.25 inches in length, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Lewis. She joins sister Casey. Maternal grandparents are Luke and Trina Lamphear. Paternal grandparents are Bo and Christel Mosteller.

Evelyn Michelle Bohach

Daisy Mae Johnson

Evelyn Michelle Bohach was born Sept. 18 at 7:47 p.m. to Anna and John Bohach of Priest River. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches in length, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Kraus. She joins brother Johnny and sister Eloise. Maternal grandparents are Dennis and Kim Hall. Paternal grandparents are John and Elizabeth Bohach.

Daisy Mae Johnson was born Sept. 25 at 8:45 p.m. to Amanda and Reece Johnson of Oaksdale. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 19 inches long, delivered at Newport Hospital by Dr. Kersting. Maternal grandparents are Joe Gordon and Jennifer Johnston. Paternal grandparents are Will and Kris Johnson.

D I ST R I C T CO U RT THE FOLLOWING CASES WERE RESOLVED IN PEND OREILLE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT BY JUDGE PHILIP VAN DE VEER.

Aug. 13 Wayne Crotty, 67, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (363 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,000 suspended) for reckless driving; $1,250 total fees and fine. Deanna Frederick, 41, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (363 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,000 suspended) for driving under the influence and criminal solicitation; $2,743 total fees and fine. Timothy Frederick, 49, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (364 suspended), 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,750 suspended) for criminal solicitation; $1,993 total fees and fine. Dalton Hart, 19, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (361 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,000 suspended) for minor operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol and sentenced

to 364 days in jail (361 suspended) and sentenced to 90 days in jail (87 suspended) for minor possession and or consumption of alcohol; $2,453 total fees and fine. Steven Johnston, 21, was sentenced to 45 days in jail for a probation violation; $500 fees.

Aug. 20 Danny Bingham, 50, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for a probation violation: $300 total fees. Christine Ford, 50, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (364 days suspended) fined $5,000 ($5,000 suspended) for fourth degree assault; $1,243 total fees and fines. Eithan Kindle, 25, was sentenced to five days in jail for a probation violation; $300 total fees and fines. Shelby Vicrey, 33, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (88 suspended) fined $1,000 ($850 suspended): $443 total fees and fine.

Aug. 27 Dmitriy Bekyakov, 33,

was sentenced to 364 days in jail (363 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,000 suspended) for reckless endangerment; $1,393 total fees and fines. Golden Hansen, 50, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended), 12 months probation and fined $1,000 ($1,000 suspended); $443 total fees and fine. Angela Johnson, 33, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (90 suspended) 12 months probation and fined $1,000 ($1,000 suspended); $683 total fee and fine. Thomas McCaffrey, 21, was sentenced to eight days in jail for a probation violation; $150 total fee. Charla Smetana, 31, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (334 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,750 suspended) for violation of a no contact order; $543 total fee and fine.

Sept. 3 Michael Deverna, 48, was sentenced to 90 days in jail (77 suspended) 12

months probation and fined $1,000 ($1,000 suspended) for third degree driving with a suspended license; $418 total fees and fine. Joseph Ford, 32, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (353 suspended) 24 months probation for criminal solicitation; $1,125 suspended. David Onstad, 40, was sentenced to 364 days in jail (348 suspended) 24 months probation and fined $5,000 ($4,750 suspended); $543 total fees and fine. Earl Wilkerson, 51, was sentenced to 364 days in jail 60 months probation and fined $5,000 ($2,000 suspended) for driving under the influence and sentenced to 364 days in jail (339 suspended) for operating a motor vehicle without the required ignition interlock; $4,397 total fees and fine. Cory Ricklefs, 36, was sentence to 90 days in jail (90 suspended) 12 months probation and fined $1,000 ($800 suspended) for third degree driving with a suspended license; $393 total fees and fines.

M O ST WA N T E D L I ST EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509-447-3151. This is a regular section of The Miner. All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

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substance charge. She is 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. Her last known address was in the Usk area. Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

Melissa K. Fox, 35, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on a possession of controlled

Nicholas M. Sjostrom, 28, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to Sjostrom appear on a driving with license suspended charge. He is 6 feet tall and weighs 200 pounds. His last known address was in

the Priest River area. Extradition is Washington. James R. Wilson, 22, is wanted on three Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to Wilson appear on a driving with license suspended charge and petition to revoke a Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative. He is 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. His last known address was in the Cusick area. Extradition is

Washington and Idaho. Joshua H. Hester, 38, is wanted one two Pend Oreille County warrants for failure Hester to appear on a driving with license suspended and domestic violence fourth degree assault charges. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 210 pounds. His last known address was in the Newport area. Extradition is Washington.

PU BLIC M E ETI NGS WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15

THURSDAY, OCT. 16

PEND OREILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: 8:30 a.m. - CNS Office, Newport

BONNER COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint

DIAMOND LAKE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOARD: 10 a.m. - District Office PEND OREILLE COUNTY PARK BOARD: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONERS: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station

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

00029-8 /s/Martin Gales Martin Gales WSBA 14611 Attorney for personal Representative Published in The Newport Miner October 15, 22, and 29, 2014. (37-3)

______________ 2014337 PUBLIC NOTICE PEND OREILLE COUNTY PARKS RFQ LOGGING & HAULING SERVICES – 2014

SOUTH PEND OREILLE FIRE & RESCUE: 7 p.m. - Station 31, 325272 Highway 2, Diamond Lake

MONDAY, OCT. 20 PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse

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

Court of probate p ro c e e d i n g s a n d cause number: Superior Cour t, State of Washington for the County of Pend Oreille Cause No, 14-4-

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

TIMBER SALE Pend Oreille County Parks is soliciting quotes from certified logging contractors to perform logging and hauling services on a 134-acre timber sale within Rustler’s Gulch Recreation Area this winter. The sale consists of 4 separate harvest units with a total estimated harvest volume of 830 MBF. A detailed solicitation is available at the Pend Oreille County Commissioners Office (625 W. 4th Street) or county

6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT NO. 8 BOARD: 7 p.m. - Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads

TUESDAY, OCT. 21 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. Pend Oreille County Courthouse

port PUD Offices CUSICK SCHOOL BOARD: 3:30 p.m. - Cusick High School Library WEST PEND OREILLE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD: 6:30 p.m. Fire Station on Highway 57 PROPERTY RIGHTS COUNCIL: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22 TRI-COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

PEND OREILLE PUD COMMISSIONERS: 10 a.m. - New-

web site: http://www. pendoreilleco.org/. Sealed bid proposals will be accepted at the Commissioner’s office until 2 p.m., November 5, 2014. Published in The Newport Miner October 15 and 22, 2014. (37-2)

______________ 2014338 PUBLIC NOTICE PEND OREILLE COUNTY PARKS 2014 TIMBER SALE

MILL BIDS FOR DELIVERED LOGS Pend Oreille County Parks is soliciting bid prices for delivered logs from area mills on a 134-acre timber sale within Rustlers Gulch Recreation Area. The sale area incorporates 4 harvest units with a total estimated harvest volume of 830 MBF. A detailed bid package is available from Northwest Management, Inc. – 15 W. Crawford, Deer Park, WA. (509) 276-4699 office. Cell: (509)

991-6830 or (509) 954-6774. deerpark@ nmi2.com Sealed bids must be submitted to Pend Oreille County Commissioners Office (625 W. 4th Street) and will be accepted until 2 p.m., November 5, 2014. Published in The Newport Miner October 15 and 22, 2014. (37-2)

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