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Election 2017

Pend Oreille Public Hospital District No. 1 Lynnette Elswick Age: 57 Occupation: Owner My Favorite Things Incumbent Hospital Commissioner Why are you running? I have served as a hospital commissioner since November 2009. I have been a resident of Pend Oreille County for 22 years. I am married to Ed Elswick (former owner of E&L Service). I have two daughters, three stepdaughters and 13 grandchildren. I have 32 years experience in the accounting/finance field. I was an employee of the hospital for over eight years where I served as Controller Elswick and District Treasurer for more than 4 years. I would like to retain my position on the board to help ensure the financial viability and autonomy of the district so my children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors have quality facilities, dedicated, caring providers and staff in which to receive care. I am extremely proud to be part of a proactive, informed board. We recently built a beautiful new clinic and added two new providers. We will soon break ground on our new assisted living facility. Not only does our community have better access to healthcare, we are ensuring our growing elderly population can stay in their community. See Elswick, 2A

Susan M. Johnson RN Age: 59 Occupation: Registered Nurse for 23 years Why are you running for office?

Courtesy photo|SPOFR Captain Perry Pearman

South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue and Spokane County Fire District 4 firefighters spray flame retardant foam on a shop fire last week.

Wood stove blamed for shop fire

As a nurse for 23 years, I have a strong passion for health care. I believe that the hospital board could use someone with my particular set of skills with a strong healthcare background in patient care. I have been an advocate for years and would continue to be for the Newport community. I also know that the coming changes in healthcare are going to bring new ways we give Johnson and receive care and I want to be a part of that process.

In light of Tri County Health discontinuing family planning services, what role should the hospital play in providing free or low cost family planning services or STD clinics? It is a sad time for our community that these services are being cut. I believe this will affect the young and the lower income families disproportionately, just like the cutting of Affordable Health care. I would hope that the hospital/clinics could pick up this service and provide this important service to the community. See Johnson, 2A

No injuries reported By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – A hot wood stove is believed to have caused a fire that consumed a shop on Fertile Valley Road Wednesday, Oct. 11, according to South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue (SPOFR) Chief Mike Nokes. SPOFR was dispatched to a structure fire in the 100 block of Fertile Valley Road last Wednesday morning, where volunteer fire units found a large shop with an attached

living quarters. Nokes noted in an email to The Miner that there was heavy smoke emitting from the shop. While the shop suffered heavy damage, firefighters were able to protect the attached apartment and kept fire and smoke damage to the living quarters at a minimum. SPOFR was aided by Spokane County Fire District 4, Stevens County Fire District 1, and Pend Oreille County Fire Districts 4 and 8. A total of 29 firefighters responded.

“The fire is not suspicious, and it is believed to have started from the wood stove in the shop,” Nokes said. According to data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the number one cause of residential fires is the chimney, the fireplace or a chimney connector, with more than 25,000 a year. Flue liners should be cleaned and inspected once a year. If a wood-burning stove is attached to the chimney, the flue needs to be cleaned and inspected twice a year.

B r i e f ly Kids’ programs gear up at the library PRIEST RIVER – Kids’ programs resume this month at the Priest River Library. Preschool Story Time is back at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Join Michelle for stories, crafts and games. Artists at the Library, for kids in grades 5th and up will do art projects Thursday, Oct. 19 at 3:15 p.m., and will continue on the third Thursday of each month. My Art At the Library, for grades K-4th will return on the fourth Thursdays at 3 p.m., with the

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first meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26. Register at the library, or call 208-448-2207 or email library@ westbonnerlibrary.org. The library meeting room is reserved for Lego Day on Monday afternoons from 3-4:30 p.m. Kids of all ages can drop in and get creative with Legos and Duplos. Follow library programs and events at www. westbonner.lili.org or on Facebook at www.facebook. com/WestBonnerLibraries. 7B-8B

Masquerade Gala and Auction Oct. 28 PRIEST RIVER – The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Formal Masquerade Gala and Auction is Saturday, Oct. 28, 5 p.m. at the Priest River Event Center. This year’s theme is formal masquerade, so people are encouraged to dress up. Cost is $60 per ticket or $450 for a table of eight. For tickets, call or email 509-447-5812 or info@ newportareachamber.com.

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School funding committee grapples with barriers to change BOISE – The Idaho Legislature’s public school funding interim committee got another taste Monday of how difficult it will be to transition to an enrollment-based funding model. Last month, the committee recommended that Idaho abandon the average daily attendance-based funding model and create an enrollment-based model. The difference might sound like semantics, but budget and policy experts told committee members the change won’t be easy, or necessarily free. Public school funding is the state’s largest general fund expense. The 2017 Legislature appropriated about $1.7 billion to distribute among Idaho’s public and charter schools. With about 300,000 students in the system, that’s complicated enough. But policymakers would likely need to repeal

or amend several state laws to facilitate the funding change. State laws addressing or defining average daily attendance calculations, support units, staff allowances, education support programs and more could require retooling. State officials would also need to define “full-time enrollment” and overload enrollment. They also must consider online courses, dual enrollment, fractional enrollment and student mobility issues that arise when students move from one school to another during the same year. Other questions arise as well. How and when would school officials calculate enrollment? Would school officials validate and reconcile enrollment counts? Would they add in additional weighting factors to financially support at-risk or special needs

students? Tim Hill, the State Department of Education’s deputy superintendent for school finance, said last year’s average attendance came in at about 95 percent. Generally speaking, that means a school with enrollment of 42 students would have been paid based on attendance of 40 students. It would cost the state about $71 million to avoid dividing new funding levels by that 95 percent attendance figure. Furthermore, a straight shift to enrollment-based funding would affect schools differently — depending on whether attendance was above 95 percent or below 95 percent. “Moving to enrolment-based funding in a revenue-neutral way will generate some unintended consequences,” Hill said. Committee members also debated whether they should

transition slowly from attendance to enrollment, or do it all at once. “I think, personally, it would be very confusing to do this in a series of transitional steps,” State Board of Education President Linda Clark said. “My preference is to pick a date certain to move to a new system.” Although the change won’t be easy, teacher and Garden City Democratic Rep. John McCrostie said it is important to move to a student-based funding system. “Improving Idaho’s educational outcomes may be the most important thing we do as legislators,” McCrostie said in a written statement. “We have fallen so far behind in terms of education and it’s having a terrible effect on our state’s prosperity.” The committee will meet at least one more time before the 2018 Legislature convenes. That meeting is set for Nov. 13.

WDFW to stock more than 100,000 trout in Washington lakes OLYMPIA – With thousands of rainbow trout destined for Washington lakes before November, anglers should have plenty of places to enjoy great fishing this fall and through the holiday season. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will stock at least 45 Washington lakes with catchable-size trout this fall. Additionally, the department stocks millions of smaller trout each spring, many of which will have grown to catchable size. “Fall can be one of the best times of the year to reel in a nice-sized trout, and fishing should be terrific over the next few months,”

said Steve Thiesfeld, WDFW’s inland fish program manager. “Most of the stocked trout are 13 to 15 inches long, with a few larger ones in the mix.” Some of the lakes recently stocked include Island Lake in Kitsap County; Isabella, Island, Lost, Nahwatzel, and Spencer lakes in Mason County; Lake Sylvia in Grays Harbor County; and Gibbs, Teal and Leland lakes in Jefferson County. Dozens of additional lakes will be stocked throughout the state in October and November providing fishing opportunities into the new year. The complete list of lakes to be

stocked, and the department’s recently updated stocking plan, are available for viewing at www. wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/fall-intofishing/. The fall fish plants are in response to anglers’ requests to increase fall and winter trout fishing opportunities, said Thiesfeld. The effort also includes stocking lakes across the state for the Nov. 24 Black Friday opener, which offers anglers the opportunity to skip the shopping malls, get outside and enjoy fishing on the day after Thanksgiving. For up-to-date stocking information this fall, anglers should fol-

low the department on Twitter or Facebook, accessible from www. wdfw.wa.gov, or see the department’s weekly catchable trout stocking report at www.wdfw. wa.gov/fishing/plants/weekly/. To participate, anglers must have a current Washington freshwater fishing license valid through March 31, 2018. Licenses can be purchased by telephone at 1-866-246-9453, at www.fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov, or at hundreds of license vendors across the state. For details on license vendor locations, visit the WDFW website at www.wdfw.wa.gov/ licensing/vendors/.

johnson: From Page 1

What are your thoughts on how the country should handle health care coverage? I have many thoughts on this issue, but what I know for sure is our system is broken. I have worked in healthcare long enough to see both sides of the issue. I know that people will get the care that they need now, but the

problem is that the care is either costly to the patient (high insurance premiums and co-pays) or costly to the hospitals (bills not paid, high cost of care, inappropriate use of resources). I deeply believe that neither Republicans nor Democrats have a true fix to the problem. Other countries have the same issues and they have different ways of dealing with them. I believe we should look at the healthcare systems in other countries and see what could work for us. As I get closer

to retirement healthcare is the number 1 issue for my family, and I believe it is for most families. I truly believe that I have insight into this healthcare issue that our board is lacking. I have seen the patients’ needs and understand the hospital’s issues; my skills will help me make more informed decisions than nonmedical personnel. I put faces of patients to the issues that are arising and this makes the issues more personal for me. Please vote for me!

In light of Tri County Health discontinuing family planning services, what role should the district play in providing free or low cost family planning services or STD clinics?

What are your thoughts on how the country should handle health care coverage? For instance, do you support a single payer system or should the government stay out of funding health insurance? Or is there some other solution?

elswick: From Page 1

There are new challenges and requirements almost daily in the healthcare industry, be it from the state or federal government. Most of them affect how or if the hospital gets paid for services provided. I am fortunate to have the expertise to help the rest of the board navigate these changes. I want to continue to help the other board members and administration fulfill our vision. Which is “We strive to be the Best Place for our community to receive care, our employees to work and our providers to practice.” This is why I am running for re-election.

The district has always been proactive in helping patients with no insurance and little to no income qualify for state assistance or enroll them in our charity care program. No one will be turned away based on their ability to pay. We have always been active participants in the county’s family planning and STD clinic and we will continue to do so. Our providers have been the county’s providers. We have been community partners.

I believe we are the solution. I feel everyone should have access to affordable health insurance. However, I don’t think it should be forced on anyone. The government should stay out of it. That being said, there is still a need to provide health insurance for those that are unable to work and provide their own. Such as children, those with severe mental and physical disabilities and the elderly.

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BahĂĄâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i arts and crafts at Hospitality House Oct. 22 NEWPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BahĂĄâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;is of Newport will mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of BahĂĄâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;uâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;llĂĄh, Founder of the BahĂĄâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i Faith, Sunday, Oct. 22. A gallery of arts and crafts from BahĂĄâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i artists living in the Inland Northwest will be displayed at the Hospitality House at 216 S. Washington Ave., in Newport as part of the yearlong unity festival. Inspirational quotes will accompany the display, giving the viewer a chance to enjoy a spiritual meditation. The dates of the gallery display are Oct. 19-25, excluding Sunday when the Hospitality House is closed. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BahĂĄâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;uâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;llĂĄh (18171892) was a spiritual teacher who announced in 1863 that He was the bearer of a new revelation from God. His teachings have spread around the world, forming the basis of a process of social transformation and community building which is unique in its global scope and the diversity of participants. His vision of the oneness of humanity is an antidote to the racial prejudice and materialism that are affecting American society.

Camas Center Clinic to host open house CUSICK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Camas Center Clinic is hosting a Pink Party open house Thursday, Oct. 19, 3-5 p.m. and is inviting families to meet the providers, tour the clinic, and enjoy free refreshments. Participants can win door prizes and enjoy fun activities with their children like face painting and pumpkin painting. Oct. 19 is Indigenous Pink Day, a nation-wide breast cancer awareness campaign for American Indians and Alaska Natives. The clinic encourages everyone to wear pink apparel and share photos on social media using the hashtag #IndigenousPink to spread breast cancer awareness. Camas Center Clinic inside the Camas Center for Community Wellness located at 1821 N. LeClerc Road in Cusick. For more information, call Wendy Drum, event organizer, at 509-4477111.

The County received notice from the Department of Ecology earlier this year that funding through a grant for the Household Hazardous Waste program required approval from the Governor. The County has been receiving nearly $160,000 for a two year cycle. The program in place was a Coordinated Prevention Grant the funding was cut in July, 2017. The Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program is being eliminated due to lack of funds to support it. The County is cutting the collection of Household Hazardous Waste effective November 1, 2017. Courtesy photo|Kenna Tornow of the PUD

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Pend Oreille County Solid Waste (509) 447-4513

Oct. 1-7 the PUD celebrated Public Power Week with more than 2,000 other communityowned, not-for-profit electric utilities that provide electricity to 49 million Americans. During Public Power Week we invited the Newport Kindergarteners and Preschoolers to the office to learn firsthand from our linemen about safety and the tools they use every day to keep their power on.

Deadline for payment of the 2017 second half property taxes for Pend Oreille County is Tuesday, October 31, 2017

STCU names new CEO Familiar face returns to Spokane

SPOKANE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ezra Eckhardt, a Spokane native with a record of community service, will become presidentelect of Spokane Teachers Credit Union Oct. 23, the STCU Board of Directors announced Monday. He becomes president and CEO starting Jan. 1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;STCU knows the importance of service to both the community and their member-owners, and that is really compelling to me,â&#x20AC;? said Eckhardt, who was president of Spokanebased Sterling Bank when it merged with Umpqua Bank. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The credit union is playing a critical role in shaping the future of Spokane and the region.â&#x20AC;? Eckhardt is only the fifth person to take the helm of STCU, which was founded by Spokane teachers in 1934. He replaces President and CEO Tom Johnson, whose seven-year tenure has seen the credit union nearly double its membership and grow to $2.6 billion in total assets. Johnson announced earlier this year that he would retire, while remaining active in the community. Among his many other civic activities, he is presidentelect of Greater Spokane Incorporated, an organization that Eckhardt also has served. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ezra wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need much introduction

among the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business and community leaders,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m gratified that the credit union will be in the hands of someone with a long history of

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;STCU knows the importance of service to both the community and their memberowners, and that is really compelling to me.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ezra Eckhardt

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community involvement and leadership with so many organizations doing important work.â&#x20AC;? Eckhardt attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he was a Distinguished Graduate (ninth in a class of 975) and earned a degree in European history. He served six years in the U.S. Army, including supporting operations in Rwanda, Bosnia and Liberia, and as a Company Commander at Ft. Benning, Ga. After another six years in management at Honeywell and Microsoft, he returned to Spo-

kane in 2004, earned an MBA from Gonzaga University and became Sterlingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief administrative officer. Eckhardt became Sterlingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president and chief operating officer in 2009. He became executive vice president of operations at Umpqua when the two banks merged in 2014, and he stayed in that position through February 2016. Since early 2016, Eckhardt has served as chief operating officer at Oregon-based Wave Form Systems Inc., a provider of advanced surgical technologies commuting from Spokane. Kara Eckhardt works as a guidance counselor in Spokane Public Schools, and the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two daughters are second-generation students at Gonzaga Preparatory School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have deep roots in Spokane, going back five generations in my family,â&#x20AC;? said Eckhardt, who was raised near STCUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Main Branch in the Emerson neighborhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invested in the community, and excited about the great things happening here, many of them with the help of STCU.â&#x20AC;? Eckhardt has been an adjunct professor at GUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jepson School of Business, and was an invited guest at the U.S. Army War College Commandantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Security Program in 2016.

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end Oreille County ballots will soon be in the mail, but aren’t due to the auditors office until Tuesday, Nov. 7, no later then 8 p.m. The best way to be an informed voter is to wait until Election Day to cast your vote. While the convenience of vote-by-mail makes sense to improve voter turnout, voting early doesn’t do anyone any good. A lot of information is gathered and disseminated in the final weeks before an election, and no one wants voter remorse. Just ask those Montana voters who cast their votes for Greg Gianforte just days before he assaulted a journalist prior to the election last November. He was in a hotly contested race for Congress, and won. There are several contested races on the Pend Oreille County ballot this year. We’re not saying that any of the candidates on this year’s ballot will do something as ridiculous as Gianforte, but his is a good example of how quickly things can change in an election. Ballots aren’t due until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7. Hang on to them. Do your research. Read interviews in this week’s and next week’s issue of The Miner. Talk to your neighbors and family members. It’s these local races, such as hospital commissioner, mayor and fire district commissioner that will have a direct impact on your life. These are the elections that may not be “sexy” in terms of national attention and social media fodder, but definitely count. Regardless of when you turn in your ballot, at the least remember to vote. -MCN

The joys of flying I just returned from parents weekend at my grandson’s college in New England. He likes this school even though it is all the way across the continent and requires a long flight to get there. I remember when flying was fun. I took my first airplane ride when I went back east to college not far from where my grandson is now. It was a great adventure. I dressed up, even wore a tie as I recall. Everyone was smiling and helpful. I checked my bag, went directly to my gate, then on to the plane. The pretty young stewardess made sure I was comfortable and brought me lunch. The lunch resembled a TV dinner, but it was hot, and I felt special. Times have sure changed. When I arrived at the airport last Colu m n week, a grumpy ticket agent told Frank me to check myself in, collected Watson my $25 for luggage, then told me to follow the signs to security. At security, I had to empty my pockets, remove my belt and shoes, and send them in a plastic bin to be x-rayed. The metal in my legs set off the alarm, so I had to spread my arms out for the pat down search while my pants descended to the level of my knees. After navigating that obstacle, I picked up my bin of belongings in one arm while holding up my pants with the other and found an empty bench so I could put myself back together. I was in boarding group four, so the overhead bins were all full by the time I got to my seat and stuffed my small back pack under the seat in front of me. I thought myself fortunate to have an aisle seat, but the two guys to my left were also full grown men with shoulders wider than their assigned space, so I overlapped considerably into the aisle. The seat in front of me left me just enough space to wedge my knees against the seat-back when the occupant of said seat reclined all the way back into my lap hyperextending my legs. The flight steward parked the service cart next to our row, which forced my shoulders back against the pressure exerted by my seatmates. At the same time, the cart trapped my right arm at my side rendering it immobile. Then, very business like, the steward handed me a small bag of pretzels and a plastic cup of juice. He informed me that I could have a full snack for $5, credit cards only. As my trapped right arm prevented me from reaching my credit card, I passed on the snack. My left hand held both the both the juice and the pretzels. I thought about setting the juice on the forehead of the man with his head in my lap, but I didn’t want to wake him up and increase the pressure on my legs. I decided to drink the juice and wedge the plastic cup between the seat and my lap. I opened the pretzels with my one free hand and my teeth and quickly consumed all eight of them. I thought things would get better when the service cart went up the aisle, but that coincided with the man in the window seat wanting to use the bathroom. My right arm was now free, so I could use it to brace myself as I executed a semi-graceful, sideways limbo dance out into the aisle. My maneuver was repeated by the middle seat and finally the window. We gave the window an open path to the rear latrine, See watson, 5A

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you r o p i n i o n Elswick best for hospital commissioner To the editor, Lynnette Elswick has experience in finance both as a controller and an analyst and readily understands the complexities in reviewing the financial documents that reveal the financial health of an institution. Board members have a duty of care in maintaining the fiscal viability of a hospital organization that serves the acute health care needs of over 13,000 people in Pend Oreille County. By her current service on the board, Lynette has served an integral role in maintaining this duty over the past eight years. She currently serves on the Board of Commissioners finance and compliance committees. She should continue these efforts. There is a clear choice in this election. The Hospital Board does not need a member whose primary goal is accommodating the requests of a special interest group. The hospital service population is not well represented by someone who serves a narrow agenda. Lynette has shown in past service on the board that she is independent in thought and deed. Lynette Elswick has shown that she has the requisite experience and independence necessary to carry out the duties of a hospital commissioner. It is my hope she will continue her good work on the Board. -Timothy V. Chavis MD FACS Newport

Letter to America To the editor, It’s time to wake up and take a solid look at our country and what is going on. News media – CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, New York Times – all “should be ashamed” of the way they report the news. The main stream liberal media is completely out of control. By the time they put their spin on every part of the news, we the

people have no idea what the real facts are. We the people are in a complete downward spiral and the news media are responsible for this travesty. Give us the facts because we are intelligent enough to make up our own minds. I can understudy why the President does not want to speak to the news media. They judge everything he says and make it very clear when they don’t agree with him. The national politicians are not looking out for what is best for America and the American people. They are mostly concerned with what is best for their party and themselves (Republicans/ Democrats alike). They just vote along party lines with no questions asked. Did we elect them to do that? I certainly did not! They work for “We the People,” not for the Democrat or Republican party … Right? We the people voted Trump in office because we were tired of the way the politicians are running our country, but do they care? No. Are they changing their ways? No. Our respect for the news media and the politicians is gone. The Democrats/ liberals are so short minded they will not accept Mr. Trump as our president. Get over it … give the guy a chance. Mr. Trump is not perfect but at least he has the guts to buck Washington D.C. as it now stands. He has been elected to serve for four years. Let him serve. Then if we don’t like the job he has done, we have the opportunity to vote for someone else. -Larry Cole Usk

Growth is the only way to sustain more services To the editor, Before our commissioners create another means to tax and subsidize EMS ambulance service, they must consider that economic and population growth is the only way to sustain public

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

HiTest Sands is a Canadian company that has been looking around eastern Washington for a location to build a $300 million silicon smelter. The company recently announced they have settled on Newport, although a series of hearings and permits are still required before construction can begin. Are you in favor of the HiTest smelter coming to Newport? Absolutely. The various government agencies, locally, state and federal, will make sure the smelter is safe, and it will be an economic boon for the region. No. The government is ramrodding this project through and I don’t trust it, regardless of what HiTest and leaders have to say. It remains to be seen. I won’t make my mind up until the public hearings are held, and I have some questions answered.

and private services for this community. Our children could stay and have jobs instead of leaving. Just count the number of businesses along Highway 2 from the Spokane County line to Newport and make the same count for Oldtown to Priest River. The business growth and tax revenue is going to Idaho. Survival of the current county businesses depends on ‘pass through’ customers as we don’t have enough population to provide a sustainable flow of customers. Commissioners are appropriating and spending public funds without consideration of the low population base that supports that spending. Their spending is hoping for future revenue growth that isn’t happening with our zero growth community. Our needs exceed our ability to pay for them with public tax revenue from a low number of rate or taxpayers. The EMS junior property taxing district is just another means to extract taxes from a limited number of payers. We have no new money coming into this community because we have adopted anti-growth development regulations. Instead of creating another junior property taxing district, the commissioners should lower residential building sites to 21/2 acres. They should end the economic development department, contract out IT services and stop paying a private development consultant to do the job of the planning staff. The money saved would amount to around $200,000 per year and could be used to subsidize an ambulance service. The commissioners are trying to expand a chicken ranch with sterile chickens. In fact most of the chickens are too old to lay eggs and the old roosters can no longer crow. Unfortunately that comparison fits our community and local government. -Pete Scobby Newport

r e a d e r ’ s p o l l r e su lts Are Sen. Corker’s comments a sign that Trump has lost the support of the mainstream Republican Party? No, it’s more of the same, a political insider objecting to the president’s blunt talk. The only difference between Trump and other presidents is Trump doesn’t sugar coat things.

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Kalispel Tribe receives grant for caribou maternal pen USK – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded the Kalispel Tribe $96,000 through Tribal Wildlife Grant funding for the South Selkirk Mountain Caribou Maternal Penning Project. This grant, along with other funding that the Kalispel Tribe has obtained, will cover most of the construction and operation expenses for the project in support of protecting the South Selkirk population. The Kalispel Tribe will fund and assist in the capture of females late this winter for placement in a maternal pen built to ensure the safety of the cows and newborn calves from predators. There are fewer than a dozen caribou remaining in the South Selkirk population, and the maternal pen project is a last ditch/stop gap measure to prevent the extirpation of these animals, as they are an important part of the natural heritage for all U.S. citizens.

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Rotary honors Parker Newport/Priest River Rotary member and SPORT train rides chairwoman Nadine Parker receives an honorary pin in recognition of her work from Rotary District 5080 Governor Jerri Anderson at last Wednesday’s morning meeting. Rotary District 5080 encompasses Washington, Idaho and British Columbia.

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but seeing a line there, he decided to go forward which required him to do a very close circle dance with each of us before proceeding up the aisle. Middle seat and I limboed back into our seats only to repeat the entire procure when window seat returned from the lavatory. I then had a couple hours to ponder what could be done to return smiles to the faces of the flying public. There is nothing we can do about security. The terrorists won that war. The airlines could, however, disable the recline feature and give me a bigger seat. The seats in our plane allowed 17 inches of shoulder room. I’m not a huge man, but my shoulder width exceeds 20 inches. I feel like I’m packed in like sardines because I am. There is no reason for the airlines to change unless they are forced to. Their goal is to maximize profits, and the passengers are hostages with no voice. If we travel any distance, we usually need to fly. If there is to be a change it has to come from the FAA. If we complain loud enough maybe they will do something. Frank Watson is a retired Air Force Colonel and long time resident of Eastern Washington. He has been a free lance columnist for over 18 years.

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across the state roadways to combat unsafe driving behaviors by both truck and car drivers. The weeklong operation is part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week. During the seven-day emphasis, troopers and commercial vehicle enforcement officers will be on the lookout for drivers of commercial vehicles and cars that are exhibiting unsafe driving behaviors. In 2015, CVSA data indicates a total of 3,852 people died in large truck crashes. According to the data, 16 percent of these deaths were truck occupants, 69 percent were occupants of cars and other passen-

ger vehicles. A majority of these collisions were preventable because unsafe driving caused them. According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission’s data, in Washington State in 2016, there were 48 fatal and 96 serious injury collisions involving heavy trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds. Out of these 2016 collisions, 51 people were killed and 118 people were seriously injured. Extra troopers and commercial vehicle officers will be on the lookout for several unsafe driving behaviors such as: speeding, distracted driving, aggressive driving, failing to use seatbelt, traveling

too closely, improper lane change, and failure to obey traffic control devices. Operation Safe Driver week will involve law enforcement agencies from the United States, Canada

and Mexico. The purpose of this North American campaign is to increase compliance to traffic laws and reduce unsafe driving behavior that leads to serious or fatal collisions.

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Homecoming at Selkirk Selkirk High School celebrated homecoming last week. Here are Homecoming King Calvin Rood and Homecoming Queen Mykenzie Maupin.

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Managing high blood pressure during the holidays Managing blood pressure can be difficult, especially during the holidays and winter months. A change in routine, family visits, traveling, illness, holiday menus and financial concerns can all conspire to derail your best efforts at keeping chronic conditions, like high blood pressure, under control. If you are one of the millions of American adults with high blood pressure, it is vital to keep your blood pressure stable. Drastic changes can put you at risk for heart attack or stroke. Here are three ways to control your blood pressure throughout the

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Keep Track of Medication The winter months tend to bring an increase in both heart attacks and strokes. According to research from the Journal of the American Heart Association, a 4.2 percent increase in heart-related deaths occurs away from a hospital from Dec. 25-Jan. 7. “Factors like cold weather, sudden increase in activity like shoveling snow, stress and dietary indiscretion can contribute to a chain of events leading to more stress on the heart during the winter months, potentially triggering a heart attack or other cardiac event,” said Jorge Plutzky, M.D., director of Preventive Cardiology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a volunteer with the American Heart Association. It is vital to keep track of your medication and take it as prescribed by your doctor to decrease chances of heart attack and stroke. The American Heart Association’s Check Change

Control Tracker is one way to monitor your health, as it allows you to set up text message reminders, text in blood pressure readings, connect with volunteers or providers, and receive messages from volunteers or providers.

Maintain Healthy Eating Habits The holidays can be a bad influence on healthy eating habits. However, it is important to stay active during these times and continue eating healthy. While you are enjoying holiday feasts with family, be aware of sodium, often found in seasonal foods like bread, cheeses and prepared meats, which can increase blood pressure. Don’t feel like you can’t indulge a little, but make sure to incorporate healthy meals. Staying active while traveling can be a challenge, as well. Try bringing simple exercise equipment like a jump rope or resistance band with you. Consider walking to sights or restaurants nearby, or finding a local park or indoor walking path.

Medicare takes aim at medical identity theft

Criminals are increasingly targeting people age 65 or older for personal identity theft. In 2014 alone, there were 2.6 million such incidents among seniors, according to the Department of Justice. A growing offshoot of identity theft is healthcare fraud, which can result when someone unlawfully uses another person’s Medicare number. Medical identity theft can lead to inaccuracies in medical records, which in turn can result in delayed care, denied services and costly false claims. That’s why Medicare works with the Department of Justice, taking aim squarely at would-be thieves. In the largest law enforcement action against criminals fraudulently targeting the Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare programs, 412 people around the country, including 115 doctors, nurses and other licensed medical See medicare, 7A

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hen it comes to creating a healthy lifestyle, some recommendations are fairly simple, such as exercising regularly and eating right. Many people, however, don’t know how much exercise they should get or which foods are the best choices. They also may not realize there are other ways to take care of their bodies and minds to promote better overall health. Start on the path to healthier living with these tips from the wellness experts at Walgreens.

Get enough sleep. Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being, and can help improve your mental health, physical health and quality of life. The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7-9 hours per night for adults and 9-11 hours for school-aged children. If you find sleep elusive, try implementing a bedtime routine to send signals to your body that it’s time to sleep, avoid screen time immediately before lights out and eliminate caffeine after lunch.

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Eat well. The keys to a healthy diet are eating the right amount of calories for your activity level and eating a wide range of foods to ensure that you’re receiving all the nutrients your body needs. By prioritizing great taste and ingredient guidelines, such as minimizing hydrogenated oils, trans fats and artificial ingredients, Walgreens Nice! products help take the guesswork out of making healthier choices. In an effort to simplify healthy living, the line’s packaging, products and ingredient standards were updated, and offerings now include organic and gluten-free options in addition to traditional baking goods and other general grocery items.

Between juggling a career, family and other commitments, it’s easy to find things to stress over. Practices such as meditation and yoga can help better manage stress. Setting aside time for a favorite hobby can also help relieve stress and focus on an activity you enjoy. Aside from mental and emotional impacts, stress can also impact your physical health, so it’s important to identify coping mechanisms that reduce overall stress.

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professionals, were charged in 2017 with bilking U.S. taxpayers out of $1.3 billion. The next big fraud-fighting push is well underway -- and its focus is protecting the personal information of senior citizens by removing their Social Security numbers from Medicare cards. People with Medicare don’t need to take any action to get a new Medicare card. Beginning in April, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will mail out newly designed Medicare cards to the 58 million Americans with Medicare. The cards will have a new number that will be unique for each card recipient. This will help protect personal identity and prevent fraud because identity thieves can’t bill Medicare without a valid Medicare number. To help with a seamless transition to the new cards, providers will be able to use secure look up tools that will support quick access to the new card numbers when needed. Healthcare fraud drives up costs for everyone, but healthcare consumers can be an effective first line of defense against fraud. Follow these tips to help protect yourself:

Do Treat your Medicare number like a credit card. When the new card comes in the mail next year, destroy your old card and make sure you bring your new one to your doctors’ appointments. Be suspicious of anyone offering early bird discounts, limited time offers or encouraging you to act now for the best deal. That’s an indicator of potential fraud because Medicare plans are forbid-

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Don’t Don’t share your Medicare number or other personal information with anyone who contacts you by telephone, email or approaches you in person, unless you’ve given them permission in advance. Medicare will never contact you uninvited and request your Medicare number or other personal information. Don’t let anyone borrow or pay to use your Medicare number. Don’t allow anyone, except your doctor or other Medicare providers, to review your medical records or recommend services. Don’t let anyone persuade you to see a doctor for care or services you don’t need. Don’t accept medical supplies from a door-to-door salesman. Learn more about how you can fight Medicare fraud at Medicare.gov/fraud, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-6334227). You can also visit a local SHIP counselor, who can provide free, one-onone, non-biased Medicare assistance. With a common sense approach to protecting health information, senior citizens can be effective partners in fighting Medicare fraud.

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d e ath n ot i c e Richard Adam Hurst Oldtown

Richard Adam Hurst, 75, of Oldtown, passed away Oct. 14, 2017. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Priest River Community Church. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermancampbell.com.

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Hunters reminded to be aware of noxious weeds OLYMPIA – As hunters head into the backcountry this fall, several state agencies are asking them to watch out for noxious weeds, to report any they find and to take easy steps to prevent their spread. The Washington Invasive Species Council, Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board, Washington State Department of Agriculture and Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife are reminding hunters that boots and equipment that might carry noxious weed seeds could spread these destructive plants to new areas, damaging habitat and leading to poor conditions for wildlife. Hunters are asked to clean their boots and gear and also to report any noxious weeds they find to help the State inventory these species – especially new infestations. “It is everyone’s responsibility to help protect the backcountry and wildlife from the devastating impacts of invasive, noxious weeds,” said Alison Halpern, executive secretary for

the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board. “Brushing off your boots and gear takes just a few

Some of what makes invasive plants and noxious weeds so damaging is that they replace native plants, which can be important food for game species.

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an expansion of invasive plants. To protect the landscape and game animals, hunters are asked to clean all mud, seeds and propagating plant parts from boots, vehicles and equipment before entering the backcountry so that invasive plants from their homes are not accidentally introduced to the backcountry. Everything should again be cleaned before leaving the backcountry. “The last thing you want is to introduce a problem plant to your own yard that you picked up while hunting,” said Justin Bush, executive coordinator for the Washington Invasive Species Council. “The importance of cleaning boots and equipment cannot be understated. As a personal example, a hunting companion introduced poison hemlock to his yard after a bird hunting trip we took in 2015. Luckily, a friend sent me a photo and request to identify the plant before his mother picked the flower for a dinner table bouquet. Gone differently, someone could

have been poisoned.” Simple actions like using a boot brush before and after hunting, or cleaning equipment and tires cannot only protect the landscape, but also ensure that wildlife is abundant and available for harvest. Before hunting, spend some time familiarizing yourself with noxious weeds by visiting www. nwcb.wa.gov. If you spot one of these species while hunting, report it, using the WA Invasive mobile app or online reporting form. You also can take a Global Positioning System (GPS) point and photograph and e-mail it to invasivespecies@rco. wa.gov. Never assume that landowners or managers know about the issue, your help will be very much appreciated. “Prevent the introduction and spread of noxious weeds. It’s far less expensive than trying to remove species once they arrive,” Bush said. “If you value the experience of hunting, quality habitat and abundant wildlife then take a few minutes to preserve it.”

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NEWPORT – Venerable Thubten Chodron, Abbess and founder of Sravasti Abbey, the Buddhist monastery near Newport, teaches on her book, co-written with His Holiness the Dalai Lama − Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions. This residential program runs from Nov. 6-16 and is excellent for beginners and long-term practitioners. Daily activities include two teaching sessions, group discussions, and study time. See Sravasti. org for information and registration or phone 509-447-5549 or office.sravasti@gmail.com.

The book and the course offer a rare opportunity to delve into Buddhism by studying the commonalities and differences in the various Buddhist traditions. This is the third installment of the teaching, picking up at Chapter 11, “The Four Immeasurables,” which leads into the section on Bodhicitta, the altruistic intention to become a fully awakened Buddha in order to liberate all sentient beings from suffering. The retreat begins Monday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. and ends after lunch on Thursday, Nov. 16 . Meals are all vegetarian, and accommodations are in shared rooms. All programs at Sravasti Abbey are offered on a donation basis, and a $100 offer-

ing is requested to reserve a place. Pre-registration is required. Information is in the Event Schedule section of sravastiabbey.org. Sravasti Abbey is a Buddhist monastery in the Tibetan tradition. Ordained nuns and monks as well as lay people live there, devoting their lives to studying and practicing Buddhist teachings and sharing them with others. People of all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed. Friendly curiosity and openness to learn are the only prerequisites. Detailed guidelines for visiting Sravasti Abbey can be found under the Visiting section of sravastiabbey.org.

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Monday, Oct. 23 Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 Board: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library

Tuesday, Oct. 24 Story Time: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

Wednesday, Oct. 25 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Basic Computer Class: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations Weight Watchers: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church

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b r i e f ly Cusick volleyball adds two wins to record CUSICK – After a winless start to the season, the Cusick volleyball team took two wins this past week. They beat Wellpinit 3-1 Tuesday, Oct. 10, and shut out Columbia 3-0 Friday, Oct. 30. No other statistics were available at press time. The Panthers played Selkirk Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They have a doubleheader Saturday, Oct. 21, when they take on Republic and Curlew. They then travel to Northport on Tuesday.

Lady Griz beat Riverside, lose to Lakeside NEWPORT – The Newport volleyball team had a hard-fought win against Riverside Tuesday, Oct. 10, with the match going to five games. Newport came out on top 24-26, 25-12, 23-25, 25-14, 15-8. Cora Pelleberg had four aces and five blocks for Newport. Faith Hood had 12 kills, Olivia Witter had 41 assists and Trystan Potter had 33 digs. Newport didn’t do as well against Lakeside Thursday, Oct. 12. The Grizzlies lost in three games: 25-21, 2510, 25-8. Pelleberg had six kills, two aces and six blocks for Newport. Hood had two aces, Potter finished with eight digs and Witter added 19 assists. The Grizzlies hosted Freeman Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Deer Park Thursday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m.

Lady Rangers sweep the week IONE – The Selkirk volleyball team swept both Valley Christian and Columbia this past week. The Rangers are now 9-1. Selkirk beat Valley Christian at home Tuesday, Oct. 10, 25-16, 25-13, 25-18. Whitney Dawson had 13 kills for Selkirk. Jenna Couch had 24 assists, Bree Dawson added two aces and Quinn Zimmerman had three digs. It was more of the same Thursday, Oct. 12, when Selkirk traveled to Columbia and won in three: 25-9, 25-11, 25-15. Couch had 12 assists. Dawson had six kills, Emma Avey had seven aces and Shelby Rood had one dig. Selkirk traveled to Cusick Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They play a doubleheader Saturday, Oct. 21, traveling to Curlew to play at noon, and to Republic to play at 4 p.m.

Selkirk takes down Curlew By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

IONE – It was homecoming for Selkirk Friday night, and the football game went just as it should. The Rangers beat visiting Curlew 60-12. “After playing Cusick last week, we did a lot On Deck: At Inchelium: Friday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.

better job blocking and tackling and catching the ball,” coach Jeremy Link said. “It was a big improvement.” Curlew scored first, but Selkirk answered with three touchdowns in a row. Curlew scored once more before the half, but Selkirk led 3012. They Rangers held Curlew scoreless in the second half, while adding 30 points to their score. Miner photo|Rosemary Daniel

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Selkirk’s No. 21 Ty Taylor makes a run with the ball as Curlew’s No. 23 John Jackson and No. 1 Lane Olson try to bring him down.

Cusick continues to win By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

CUSICK – The Cusick football team remains undefeated in Northeast 1B North League play, with a 50-8 win against Columbia at home Friday, Oct. 13. On Deck: Vs. Curlew: Friday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.

Lady Spartans head to districts PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River volleyball team started the district tournament against Timberlake at Bonners Ferry Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They finished their regular season Tuesday, Oct. 10, beating Coeur d’Alene Charter in three games: 25-17, 25-19, 25-12. Harlee Meek had 20 assists and two aces for Priest River. Emilee Clark had eight kills, two aces, two blocks and nine digs. Maggee Pankoke and Samantha Kendle each had two aces, and Tabitha Richey had nine digs.

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Cusick’s Caleb Zeismer makes the tackle against Columbia at home Friday, Oct. 13. The Panthers won 50-8.

Newport runners try to put a foot in top spots CHATTAROY – Newport High School cross country runners tested their medal at the Northeast A No. 3 Newport, Deer Park, and Riverside meet, Wednesday, Oct. 11, then again at the Lake Spokane Invitational Saturday, Oct. 14. At the meet against Deer Park and Riverside, held at Antler Springs Golf Course in Chattaroy, the Newport boys scored 81 overall, coming in third. Connor Brown almost cracked the top 10, coming in 13th place with a time of 20:37. For the girls Chloe Jones came in

third with a time of 22:11. At Lakeside High School last Saturday, Lady Grizzly harriers came in fourth place overall, with a score of 94. Freshman Jones came in 11th place with a time of 21:24. The Grizzlies traveled to the Dominion Meadows Gold Course Tuesday, Oct. 17 for the NEA No. 4 Newport/ Medical Lake/Colville meet after deadline. Results will be in next week’s newspaper. The NEA Districts Final will be at Chewelah Golf Course Thursday, Oct. 26, time to be determined.

Grizzlies to fight off Rams, Eagles NEWPORT – The Lady Grizzlies had a hard week, losing to Riverside and Lakeside on the soccer field, 1-0 and 4-0, respectively. Newport girl’s soccer faced off against the Riverside Rams Tuesday,

Oct. 10 in an away game where neither team scored in the first half. Riverside scored in the 74 minute of the game, edging Newport out. The Grizzlies had eight shots and 14 saves, while Riverside had 15 shots

and eight saves. At a home game Thursday, Oct. 12, the Lakeside Eagles swept over hosting Newport, 4-0. Again, no one scored in the first half of the game. Lakeside See soccer, 2B

“Same story as last week,” coach Troy Hendershott said. “Our defense wasn’t on the field a whole lot.” Cusick scored 36 points in the first quarter, followed by 14 in the second. Columbia remained scoreless until the fourth. On offense, the Panthers had 21 carries for 236 yards and four touchdowns. Tanner Shanholzter was four for 66 and a touchdown and Jed Cupp carried seven times for 122 yards and three TDs. Through the air, Tanner Shanholtzer was three for seven for 62 yards

and three touchdowns. Trevor Shanholtzer caught two for 32 yards and two touchdowns. Dylan Hendershott was one for 27 and one TD. On defense, Cupp had 5.5 tackles and Dylan Hendershott had four. Caleb Ziesmer had two tackles and sack. Coach Hendershott said Ziesmer and Roddy Pierre both had a standout game on defense. “We’re really please with what’s going on,” coach Hendershott said. However, the team needs to work on penalties. The team committed some false starts and retaliation penalties. But needing improvement at this point in the season isn’t a bad thing. “We don’t want to be playing our best football right now,” Hendershott said. This week, Cusick plays Curlew at home in a league game, and then host Tekoa-Rosalia in a See cusick, 2B

s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Thursday, Oct. 19 Priest River Cross Country at Districts: Pinehurst Golf Course

Priest River Football vs. Timberlake: 7 p.m. - Timberlake High School

Saturday, Oct. 21

Newport Girls Soccer vs. Deer Park: 4 p.m. - Newport High School

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

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

Cusick Volleyball vs. Republic: Noon - Republic High School

Newport Volleyball vs. Deer Park: 6:30 p.m. - Newport High School

Selkirk Volleyball vs. Curlew: Noon - Curlew High School

Friday, Oct. 20

Cusick Volleyball vs. Curlew: Noon - Curlew High School

Selkirk Football vs. Inchelium: 7 p.m. - Inchelium High School Newport Football vs. Freeman: 7 p.m. - Newport High School Cusick Football vs. Curlew: 7 p.m. - Cusick High School

Selkirk Volleyball vs. Republic: 4 p.m. - Republic High School

Tuesday, Oct. 24 Cusick Volleyball vs. Northport: 6 p.m. - Northport High School

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Spartans lose to Kellogg, face Timberlake this Friday By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – Priest River football had a scrappy match against Kellogg Friday, Oct. 13, losing 40-14. Coach Brad Martin was straightforward in his assessment of the game. “Kellogg played well and we did not as a team,” Martin said via email. “We need to match our opponents On Deck: intensity and At Timberlake High School: Friday, Oct. 20, physicality from the 7 p.m. beginning of the game until the end. There were some positives with a handful of strong individual performances, but not enough with 11 players on the field.” The Wildcats shut the Spartans out the first quarter, going on to score 14 points. In the second quarter Priest River got eight on the board, holding Kellogg off. However, in the third quarter Kellogg made six touchdowns to Priest

River’s zero, followed by both teams scoring six points in the fourth and final quarter. Martin said the team would work hard this week to improve, keeping their focus on the upcoming game against Timberlake this Friday. If the Spartans win, they can still

‘We win and lose as a team. We’re a team first and we have to come together strong this week to be successful.’ Brad Martin PRLHS Coach

finish second in Intermountain League and go to state and accomplish more of their team goals from the beginning of the year. This includes beating Timberlake for the

first time in 15 plus years, going to state, and the chance to win a state playoff game. “We need to play sound defensive, and stay home this week, and we have to establish our running game to maintain our offensive identity,” Martin said. “When our whole team comes to play from the start, plays hard and gets off the ball quick on both sides we’re a good team, when we don’t it’s a rough game. “We have to pump up our younger guys in the huddle and not get down on them when mistakes are made. We win and lose as a team. We’re a team first and we have to come together strong this week to be successful.” Martin added that he hopes people will travel to Spirit Lake to support the Spartans in their game against Timberlake Friday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. This game will complete the league and regular season. “I think the kids will be up for this game and a chance to succeed against Timberlake,” said Martin. “It’s a big time game. Go Spartans!”

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Selkirk quarterback Jay Link was 18 for 27 for 307 yards. He had four touchdowns and one interception. He also had two rushing TDs, and passed for four twopoint conversions. He ran another two-point conversion in. Running back Ty

Taylor had 11 carries for 115 yards and two TDs. He also had one receiving touchdown. Aiden Penney had six carries for 94 yards, six catches for 88 yards, and a 33-yard touchdown. Zech Curran had eight catches for 145 yards and two TDs. On defense, Taylor had 13 tackles, Hunter

Carman had 12 tackles and Zach Bevelhymer had nine tackles and two sacks. This week, Selkirk travels to play Inchelium at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20. The game is earlier than normal because of referee scheduling and because Inchelium doesn’t have lights on their football field.

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non-league game Oct. 27. After that is when the Panthers will find out exactly how good they are. They will face either Almira/Coulee-Hartline or Odessa for the championship. “That’ll be a dogfight,” coach Hendershott said.

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Grizzlies take a wing from the Eagles in win LAKESIDE – The Newport football team was victorious against host Lakeside at an away game Friday, Oct. 13. The Grizzlies are now tied for second in the Northeast A League, with a record of 4-1, same as the Freeman Scotties. Colville is undefeated and in first place. Lakeside and Riverside round out the league. Koa Pancho ran for 63 yards with three touchdowns and visiting Newport (5-1, 4-1) beat Lakeside (4-2, 3-2) 20-16 in a Northeast A game. In the first quarter, Lakeside was up 3-0. Newport scored six touchdowns in the second quarter, with Lakeside barely ahead by 13. The Grizzlies dominated in the third quarter, ratcheting their score up to 14 and keeping Lakeside off of the scoreboard. Neither team scored in the fourth quarter, resulting in Newport winning the game. The Grizzlies will go on to face the Freeman Scotties Friday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m.

Spartan Harriers headed to Districts PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Lamanna High School cross country team is headed to the 3A District I-II Championship at the Pinehurst Golf Course Thursday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. Coaches will receive race packets with tags, safety pins, course map and race information. Boys’ varsity starts at 2:45 p.m.

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came back in the second half to score at the 43rd, 44th, 47th and 54th minute mark. Newport had four shots and five saves, while Lakeside had 12 shots and two saves. Newport played Freeman in an away game Tuesday, Oct. 17 after deadline. Results from that game will appear in next week’s newspaper. The Grizzlies will host Deer Park at Ellersick Field, Thursday, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m.

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Project Location ~ Fertile Valley Road near Pend Oreille County Park in Newport WA Construction to begin ~ Fall of 2017 Did You Know? • Baby horses can walk and run just a few hours after they are born. • Horses can sleep both lying down and standing up. • Horses have been used in the police force since the 17th Century. • In 2003, a horse was cloned for the first time in Italy. • The eyes of a horse are bigger than those of any other land mammal.

Trail Features: • Length of scenic Equestrian Trail - 2.25 miles (approximately) • Welcome to all non-motorized activities like horse riding, walking, biking • Connects Pend Oreille Park to Rustlers Gulch • Trail crosses over Fertile Valley Road 3 times (Sight distance of crossings exceeds safe stopping distance of 425 feet.)

For more project information, contact Gursimran Singh, Project Manager Phone: (509) 447-6465 Email: gsingh@pendoreille.org

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b r i e f ly Fun fall classes for kids at CREATE NEWPORT – CREATE is offering a month of art activities for children titled The Order of Mischievous Events. A pumpkin party is Thursday, Oct. 19, 3-5 p.m., with painting, carving, paper mache’ pumpkin hunt, and pumpkin snacks. This is for children aged 8-12. Costume making/exchange for kids of all ages is Wednesday, Oct. 25, 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, is slime pots and monster masks for kids of all ages, from 3-5 p.m. Preregistration is required. On Halloween Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5- 7 p.m. come see CREATE in downtown Newport for treats. Call 509-447-9277 or visit online at createarts. org. Classes are held at CREATE 900 W. 4th St., Newport.

Free Halloween movies at The Roxy NEWPORT – There will be a free Halloween Movie Marathon for both kids and adults at The Roxy Theater in Newport Saturday, Oct. 28, starting at 4 p.m. The event is centered on more kid-friendly fare earlier in the day, starting with “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” at 4 p.m. This will be followed by “Hocus Pocus,” rated PG, at 5 p.m. “Beetle Juice” also PG, starts at 7 p.m., followed by “The Exorcist” at 9 p.m., which is rated R and viewer discretion is advised. The Roxy is located at 120 S. Washington in Newport.

Catch these events with Newport high band NEWPORT – Here’s what’s going on for the Newport High School band in the next several weeks. On Saturday, Oct. 28, there will be a Haunted High School 5-9 p.m. at the Newport High School. Entry is $5 and all proceeds go to the NHS band program. There will be a Halloween Jazz Concert at the NHS Grizzly Den Monday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend and wear a costume. The NHS Fall Concert will be Monday, Nov. 6-6:30 p.m. in the Grizzly Den. The event is free and features the Grizzly Choir and the NHS Symphonic Band.

Last week to catch Clockwork SACHEEN LAKE – This is the last week to catch the mystery/comedy Clockwork at Circle Moon Theatre Oct. 20-21, presented by Northwoods Performing Arts. Tickets are $25 per person for dinner and show, or $12 for the show only. Seniors and children’s tickets are $10. Dining service begins at 6:30 p.m. and the curtain opens at 7:30 p.m. The dinner for the Oct. 20 show is sold out, but tickets to see the play are still available. For tickets and reservations call 208-448-1294 or go to NorthwoodsPerformingArts.com and at Seeber’s Pharmacy in Newport. Circle Moon Theater is located on Highway 211, 3-1/2 miles north of Highway 2.

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Last weekend for SPORT This was the last weekend of the Scenic Pend Oreille River Train rides, put on by the Newport/Priest River Rotary Club, and numerous other volunteers. The train rides, which travel from Newport to Dalkena, will return next summer.

Kids’ programs gear up at the library PRIEST RIVER – Kids’ programs resume this month at the Priest River Library. Preschool Story Time is back at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Join Michelle for stories, crafts and games. Artists @ the Library, for kids grades 5 and up will rock an art project Thursday, Oct. 19 at 3:15 p.m., and will continue on the third Thursday of each month. My Art At the Library, for grades K-4 will return on the fourth Thursdays at 3 p.m., with the first meeting

on Thursday, Oct. 26. Register at the library, or call 208-448-2207 or email library@westbonnerlibrary. org. The library meeting room is reserved for Lego Day on Monday afternoons from 3-4:30 p.m. Kids of all ages can drop in and get creative with Legos and Duplos. Follow library programs and events at www.westbonner.lili.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ WestBonnerLibraries.

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‘Spirits of the Salmon River’ at Priest River Library PRIEST RIVER – The Friends of the West Bonner Library District invites the public to a presentation on the “Spirits of the Salmon River” Thursday, Oct. 19, at 5 p.m., at the Priest River Library, 118 Main Street in Priest River. Guest presenter Kathy Deinhardt Hill, a native of Priest River, will be speaking on the wild and rugged Salmon River Canyon, home to a variety of people, from outlaws to miners, trappers to homesteaders. For some, the Salmon River truly became “the River of No Return,” as they died and were buried along its edge. In her slide

presentation, Deinhardt Hill relates the stories of 35 of those whose marked gravesites can be found along the river from North Fork to White Bird. She describes what drew them to the Salmon River, what made them stay, and what caused their deaths in the rugged Idaho wilderness. This program is sponsored and funded in part by the Friends of the West Bonner Library, and by the Idaho Humanities Council, a non-profit organization that serves as the statebased affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The presentation is free to the public.

Edible bats at the library NEWPORT – Kids’ crafts at the Newport Library Saturday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to noon will be making edible bats out of snacks and candy. This activity is

geared toward children ages five to 10 and grades fourth through sixth. The Newport Library is located at 116 S. Washington Ave., Newport.

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

Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Friday, Oct. 20 Books Out Back: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Priest River Library Davis Lake Grange: Noon - Davis Lake Grange Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

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

Free Breakfast: 8-10 a.m. - Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport

Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Thursday, Oct. 19 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Blanchard Book Talk: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community

Saturday, Oct. 21

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

Sunday, Oct. 22 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Oct. 23 Hospitality House Potluck: Noon - Hospitality House in Newport Blanchard Grange Potluck: 5:30 p.m. Blanchard Grange Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, Oct. 24 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library Priest River Book Talk: 10 a.m. - Priest River Library Writers Group: 2 p.m. Create Arts Center Weight Watchers: 5:306 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church Spirit Lake Visions, Inc.: 7 p.m. - 5525 New Hampshire St., Spirit Lake

Spirit Lake Lodge No. 57: 8 p.m. - Spirit Lake

Wednesday, Oct. 25 Rotary Club: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Commu-

nity Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775.

Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior

Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for locations

Where to Worship

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Youth ~6:30 p.m. Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

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

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 10 a.m. for all ages Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.org

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

CATHOLIC MASSES

www.pocoparishes.org Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m. Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. 4:00 p.m. Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows LeClerc Creek Rd. Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m. Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

HOUSE OF THE LORD

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. “Jesus Youth Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com

REAL LIFE NEWPORT “Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.” Worship Time: Sunday 10:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 301 W. Spruce St, Newport Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday 10:30AM Wednesday 7:00PM Nursery Care Available Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen Pastor Becky Anderson (864) 378-7056 447-4121 Bible preaching, God newportucc@conceptcable.com honoring music www.newportucc.org

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Through His potency everything that hath, from time immemorial, been veiled and hidden, is now revealed.” Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

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Joan Madsen Bockman Adamak of Prescott Valley, Ariz., passed away Oct. 12, due to heart failure. She was 87. Joan was born March 16, 1930, in Kansas City, Mo., to George and Marguerite Robison. She graduated from Ione High School. Joan was trained and worked at the Ione Bank where she learned bookkeeping. She was also a legal secretary for more than 30 years at various places but her initial training and learning experience took place in Ione. Joan made her own clothes, loved to dance, was involved in metaphysics in a significant way and participated in several volunteer services wherever she lived. She was a Court Appointed Special Advocate for local Prescott Valley children, a Prescott Valley Library Trustee and volunteer. Joan was a fastidious reader, reviewed many books by new authors, and was an author herself of five electronic books. Joan is survived by her son Steve Madsen and daughter Vikki Madsen; daughter-in-law Joanne Madsen and Joan’s Australian granddaughters Melanie Madsen, Alexandra Madsen and Tiffany Sandell. She had one great-grandson, Ethan Dean, and four greatgranddaughters: Elsa Sandell, Annika Elliott, Pearl Clifton and Greta Sandell. Joan is also survived by her sister Marilyn Robison and her nieces and nephew Sue Southerton, Ken Bircher, Sandy Christopher and Kelly Shultz. She was married and divorced to Roy Madsen (92 years old), and outlived her two other husbands Clifford Bockman (aged 61) and John Adamak (aged 74). Per her wishes no services will be held.

Ronald D. Parkerson Priest River

Ronald D. Parkerson, of Priest River, passed away Sept. 21, 2017, due to health complications. He was 58. Ron was born Sept. Parkerson 10, 1959, in Sacramento, Calif. He had many siblings, Joel, Leonard, Teresa, Anita and Susan, which helped prepare him for the children he would have later in life. Ron moved to Eagle Point, Ore., when he was about 18, where he lived

the bachelor life doing odds and ends jobs until 1988, when he met the love of his life Kim Hardway. Although Ron didn’t have kids of his own he took on role of stepdad of four children until January of 1990 when they had one of their own. In 1991, Ron and his family moved to Idaho where life as we know it happened. Priest River is what he called home. With the help of Kim, he raised five kids. That in itself is an accomplishment. Although most of the kids moved away, Brandon was always by his side. Ron was an avid St. Louis Rams fan. At any time you could find him watching wrestling; he enjoyed music, friends and family. Family was always the most important. In the end Ron was well taken care of by loved ones, especially Brandon and Kayla that made it possible to grant his final wish to pass at home. Though it was a rough battle, Ron was surrounded by loved ones in his final moments. He is survived by all his siblings and his mother Iris as well as his children: January, Nathan, Sarah, Katarina and Brandon; also eight grandchildren, various cousins, nieces and nephews. Ron will be greatly missed and will continue to live on in the heart of his loved ones. A private memorial was held with close family and friends at his home. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.shermancampbell.com.

Ralph Billbe Newport

Ralph Leslie Billbe passed away peacefully at home Oct. 9 at the age of 86, with his wife Velia and daughter Billbe Linda by his side. Ralph fought a long battle with kidney failure. Born in Blackwell, Okla., July 25, 1931, Ralph was the youngest son of the 12 children of Noah and Martha Billbe. Ralph retired as ISG from the Army after serving 23 years. He was proud of his service and loved his country, a true patriot. He had a love for bluegrass music

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and spent a lot of his retirement playing gutbucket at various music jams. Ralph loved life, loved laughter and loved to keep life simple. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Family and friends

were very important and all will dearly miss him. He leaves behind his wife, Velia, daughter Linda (Larramie) Duncan, son Ralph II (Rick), grandson Michael Duncan, granddaughter Wrae-Lynn (Joe) McCabe,

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. 9 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of vehicle that went into the ditch. THEFT: W. 5th St., Newport, report of bike stolen from residence. DRUGS: W. 6th Ave., complaint made about drug activity. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of black Chevy Blazer that drove into oncoming traffic. ACCIDENT: Fertile Valley Rd., report of single vehicle rollover. VIOLATION OR ORDER: Sandwich Creek Rd., report of possible violation of protection order through a third party. DISTURBANCE: Hwy.2, report of male subject that caused a disturbance and was refusing to leave. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Washington Ave., report of older dark maroon car with no plates and four people sitting inside. TRESPASSING: Hwy. 211, Newport, report that 20 minutes ago, someone was trespassing on complainant’s property, but believes they may have left. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Skookum Meadow Drive, report of cattle on property. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, report of deer that needs dispatched. THREATENING: W. 7th St., complainant reports receiving threatening phone calls and text messages from a female.

Loop Rd., Cusick, agency assist attempt to locate wanted subject who is supposed to be staying at above address.

report of truck all over and using blinkers off and on.

in knees by stray bullet from hunters.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 31, Cusick, report of cows in the roadway.

DECEASED PERSON: Turtle Rd., Cusick ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle versus tree over roadway.

WANTED PERSON: Westside Calispel Rd., subject with warrant at residence.

DRUGS: Kalispel Tribal Reservation

Wednesday, Oct. 11 TRESPASSING: W. Kelly Drive, report of intoxicated male outside in complainant’s car. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 20 and Bobier, Newport, report of deer on east side of road that needs dispatched. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Stohr Rd., Newport, report of white vehicle parked 1/2 in and 1/2 out of driveway has broken front window and a pink note on it. ABANDONED VEHICLE: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, marking a vehicle for 24 hr removal in the north parking lot. STRUCTURE FIRE: Fertile Valley Rd., Newport, report of shop on fire with apartment attached to it. WANTED PERSON: S. Garden Ave., Newport, subject with warrant.

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DISTURBANCE: S. Washington Ave., report of ex-boyfriend knocking on door and causing a disturbance.

Friday, Oct. 13 JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, report that parent witnessed a fist fight between two boys and broke it up.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Scotia Rd., Newport, report of subject had several iPads stolen last night and tracked one to the area.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Main St. and River Rd., report that male subject with blood on his hands asking about abandoned trailer.

AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, assist Bonner County deputies in pursuit of stolen vehicle and suspect.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. Scott Ave., Newport, report that subject stopped in alleyway and looked at her house.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Sacheen Lake, report of boyfriend that threw complainant to the ground several days ago.

ABANDONED VEHICLE: Veit Rd., Newport, report of vehicle partially in ditch and partially in roadway.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211, report of vehicle swerving all over roadway.

EXTRA PATROL: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of extra patrol for Hi-Test meeting. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2 and Gray Rd., report of dog running loose on highway.

ACCIDENT: Harworth Rd., Newport, report of black Jeep off in the ditch.

ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: W. 7th St., report of possible wanted person entered apartment.

MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: S. Warren Ave., Newport, report that sometime today busted out complainant’s driver’s side window, appears nothing was stolen.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 20, report of female wandering around and looking for a ride.

THEFT: Fertile Valley and Hwy. 2, report of subject that is driving a white sedan with broken out back driver window and stole a chainsaw out of the back of complainant’s vehicle.

ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. N, Cusick, report of one vehicle rollover accident.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: W. 5th St., Newport, complainant reports brother is outside under the influence of drugs and starting to cause issues, has knife.

DOEMSTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: N. 5th Ave., report that daughter was possibly assaulted by boyfriend.

FISH AND GAME: Metaline, report of a large bear coming into the town.

Thursday, Oct. 12 DECEASED PERSON: Driskill Rd., Newport

Saturday, Oct. 14

AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 41, assist Bonner County with high speed pursuit.

TRESPASSING: Rocky Mountain Rd., Newport ARREST: Main St., Adam D. Oclair, 45, Usk, was arrested on a local warrant. BURGALRY: Casey Rd., Newport, report that neighbor across the street was broken into sometime in last two days. THEFT: Hwy. 2, report of gas drive off that complainant followed.

SUSPICIOUS CICUMSTANCES: W. 7th St., complainant can hear a kid screaming “no” for the last 15 minutes.

Tuesday, Oct. 10

TRESPASSING: Hwy. 2, report of female that won’t leave, has been trespassed.

FIRE-SMOKE ONLY: Hwy. 20 and Alaska Lane S., report of smoke in the area, no one in burn log.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Amherst Lane, Newport, report of male subject last seen in the driveway acting strange.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Sunnyside Drive, Newport, report of big yellow dog that tore into garbage can.

AGENCY ASSIST: Ruby Creek Rd., Cusick, assist fish and game officer with an uncooperative person.

ARREST: W. Fir St., Colton T. Wylie, 27, Oldtown, was arrested on multiple warrants.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Tule Rd.,Cusick

WEAPON OFFENSE: Rocker Box Lane, Metaline Falls, report of neighbor shooting gun in an unsafe manner.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Coyote Trail, Newport, report of male subject that showed up wet and confused. TRESPASSING: Deer Valley Lane, Newport TRESPASSING: Southshore Diamond Lake, female reported trespassing on private property. ASSAULT: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of a cold assault. ARREST: Trillium Rd., Cusick, Gabriel J. Andrew, 31, Wellpinit, was arrested on multiple warrants. MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: S. Scott Ave., Newport, report of graffiti painted on the side of a garage.

BURGLARY: Camden Rd., report that complainant saw neighbor coming out of residence when returned home. ARREST: Metaline, Mark D. Lehrman, 49, Wenatchee, report of out of county warrants. DISTURBANCE: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of subject causing a disturbance at a business. ILLEGAL BURNING: 7th and black, report of burning scrap wood from house remodel. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20 ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211,

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Hwy. 211 and Davis Lake Rd., report of male that will not let complainant in her car with her children. TIMBER FIRE: Westside Calispel Rd., report of fire in area behind abandoned house. ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of six cows in the roadway.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Black Rd., Usk, report of subjects walking around small car with flashlights. DISTURBANCE: W. Kelly Drive, report of intoxicated male causing a disturbance. West Bonner County

Monday, Oct. 9 No reportable incidents

Tuesday, Oct. 10 NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River THEFT OF PROPERTY: Granite Creek Marina Rd., Nordman

Wednesday, Oct. 11 VEHICLE THEFT: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Priest River

Thursday, Oct. 12 RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 57, Priest River BURGLARY: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 41, Blanchard

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20, report of someone flashing a light up at the roadway.

Friday, Oct. 13

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle all over the highway, possible DUI.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Old Priest River Rd., Priest River

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 20, report of people sleeping at rest stop.

Sunday, Oct. 15 FISH AND GAME: Munro Drive, Usk, report of duck hunters on river in a safety zone by PUD. GUNSHOT: Pondoray Shores Rd., Newport, report that female believes she was shot

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Hwy. 2, report of verbal argument and wife is becoming increasingly agitated.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20, report of complainant being accused of stealing property.

DISTURBANCE: W. 7th St., report of female that is yelling at another resident.

ARREST: Garden Ave., Newport, Kolton A. Smith, 18, Deer Park, was arrested for theft in the 2nd degree and criminal trespass.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Meadow Rd., Cusick, report of unknown vehicle that has been seen hanging around property. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Shults Lane, Newport, report of male subject was on property loading a dirt bike into truck.

THEFT: W. 2nd St., report of theft of money and jewelry.

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grandchildren Jaramie McCabe, Teagan McCabe, Destini (Nick) Herring and great-grandson Deacon, step-daughter Anna Garcia and granddaughter Ava Garcia. There will be no service

DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPER: Hwy. 2, Oldtown ANIMAL PROBLEM: Marian Ave., Oldtown

Saturday, Oct. 14 No reportable incidents

Sunday, Oct. 15 No reportable incidents

pu blic m e eti ngs Wednesday, Oct. 18 Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. - Various Locations Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

Thursday, Oct. 19 Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop: 5 p.m.

- Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue: 7 p.m. - Station 31, 325272 Highway 2, Diamond Lake

Monday, Oct. 23 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 Board: 10 a.m. - Fire Station 23, 390442 Highway 20, Ione Newport Planning Commission: 5 p.m. - Newport City Hall

Tuesday, Oct. 24 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building

Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Newport School Board: 5 p.m. District Office Pend Oreille County Republican Central CommitteeLocation: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Pend Oreille Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop: 6 p.m. - Cusick Community Center Pend Oreille County Republican Party: 7-8:30 p.m. - American Legion, Cusick

Wednesday, Oct. 25 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

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Employment Opportunity The Colville office of Northeast Tri County Health District has an opening for a Health Educator. Primary duties of this grant funded position include management and coordination of programming to reduce the use of marijuana, tobacco, and vaping products among youth. This is a 70% FTE (26.25 hours/week) position with benefits and a starting salary of $2940 to $3220/month, depending on experience. See full job description and qualifications at www.netchd.org. APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 20th, 2017 12:00pm or until filled

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Job Fair Nov. 4th, Accepting Applications 8:30 am - 11:30 am Interviews 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Location: The Calispell Creek Lodge 49°North Mountain Resort, 3311 Flowery Trail Road, Chewelah, WA

Apply and Interview for Full & Part time positions: * Lift Operators * Parking Attendants * Food Services and Cashiers * Bartenders/Servers * Terrain Park Crew * Groomers * Ski/Snowboard Instructors * Rental and Repair Shop * Ticket Office and Season Pass * Ski School Registration Desk * Daycare Benefits Include: * Exciting environment * Employee Season Pass * Competitive Wages Now Interviewing For more info: (509) 935–6649 x 601 Email: hludwig@ski49n.com

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is looking for full-time, day shift Composite & Gelcoat Repair Technicians. Requires demonstrated ability to perform highly complex composite and gelcoat repairs and address defects using hand tools and power tools with little or no supervision. A background with experience in automotive paint/ repair industry would be helpful. $15.00-$18.00 DOE. Apply in person at 265 Shannon Lane, Priest River, ID or contact us online for an application at HR@aerocet.com. Aerocet(tm) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

HOUSING REHAB TECH Rural Resources Community Action is accepting applications for a Housing Rehab Tech in Colville, WA. This positon performs carpentry-related duties including installation of attic/wall insulation, venting, doors, windows, kitchen/bath fixtures and solid fuel appliances. Wraps water heaters/pipes, installs exhaust fans, drywall, roofing and siding, glazes windows, paints and does light framing and finish carpentry. Evaluates home’s indoor air quality and tightness to determine weatherization needs and appropriate remedies. Provides job cost estimates and assessments. Operates power hand tools and insulating machines. The position is responsible for the rehabilitation work on existing housing in the Tri-County service area. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. The pay is $13.26 to $14.34 per hour. For an application and complete position description, visit www.WorkSourceWA.com. Position open until filled. Rural Resources is an AA/EOE employer.

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is looking for full-time, day shift Composite Fabricators. Requires attention to detail, craftsmanship, and ability to read blueprints. Any experience or education in fiberglass fabrication is preferred. $11.50-$12.50 DOE. Apply in person at 265 Shannon Lane, Priest River, ID or contact us online for an application at HR@aerocet.com. Aerocet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

CHILDREN’S LEARNING WORLD Hiring now. Must pass background check, be dependable and love working with children. Drug free environment. Apply in person. Highway 2, Priest River or call (208) 448-4482.(36-3) Miner want ads work. RUSTY ROOSTER Restaurant opening soon! Apply in person: 45 South McKinley, Suite 101, Priest River, ID. Looking for wait staff and cooks. Hours vary. No experience necessary. (38-3)

WOODSHOP For sale. 1986 Shopsmith Mark V bandsaw with blades; scroll saw, joint router with bits, biscuit joiner $800. Shopsmith dust collector dc3300, $300. Ridgid thickness planer $200. Great hobby workshop! Used to make intarsia. Illness forces sale. Will sell whole shop with extras; patterns, templates, partially done projects, cedar boards and more. Rose Roque (509) 998-9652. (38p)

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Continued from 8B ing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: October 11, 2017 /s/ Clifford L. Busch, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group. PLLC Anne McLaughlin, Associate Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner October 11, 18 and 25, 2017.(37-3) _________________________ 2017283 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00037-3 N O N P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.42.030) Nonprobate Estate of MARJORIE A. FOUTS, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE As Notice Agent, I have elected to give notice to Decedent’s creditors. On the date of filing of this Nonprobate Notice to Creditors with the Court: I had no knowledge of: Any other person acting as Notice Agent, or The appointment of a Personal Representative for Decedent’s probate estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the Court that were then available: No cause number regarding Decedent had been issued to any other Notice Agent, and No Personal Representative of Decedent’s probate estate had been appointed. Any person having a claim against Decedent must present the claim: Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and In the manner provided in RCW 11.42.070: By filing with the Court the original of the signed Creditor’s Claim, and By serving upon or mailing by first class mail to me at the address provided below a copy of the signed Creditor’s Claim. The Creditor’s Claim must be presented by the later to occur of: Thirty (30) days after I served or

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mailed this Notice to you as provided in RCW 11.42.020(2)(c), or Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the Creditor’s Claim is not presented within the foregoing time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. In accordance with RCW 9A.72.085, I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. SIGNED Date: On September 28, 2017 Place: At Newport, WA Signature: /s/William W. Fouts, Notice Agent Address for Mailing or Service: POB or Street Address: ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anne McLaughlin, Associate Attorney PO Box 301 City, State ZIP: Newport, WA 99156 Date of First Publication of this Notice: October 11, 2017. Published in The Newport Miner October 11, 18 and 25, 2017.(37-3) __________________________ 2017284 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE NO. 17-4-00036-5 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re The Matter of the Estate of: DAVID KENNETH JOHNSON, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the estate. Persons having claims against the deceased must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the Personal Representative or on the attorney of record at the address stated below and must file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice or within four (4) months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or RCW 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: OCTOBER 5, 2017 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: OCTOBER 11, 2017 /s/ Debra N. John son DEBRA N. JOHNSON, Personal Representative 100 Orrs Corner Road Elk, WA 99009 J. Scott Miller Law Offices of J. Scott Miller, P.S. W. 201 North River Drive, Suite 305 Spokane, WA 99201 509-327-5591 Attorney for the Estate Published in The Newport Miner October 11, 18 and 25, 2017.(37-3) ________________________ 2017281 PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING The Commission of Public Hospital District No.1 of Pend Oreille County, Washington will conduct a budget hearing to review the 2018 Public Hospital District budget beginning at 12:30 p.m. on November 14, 2017 at a Special District Board of Commissioners Meeting, Sandifur Meeting Room, hospital lower level. The budget is available for public review in the hospital district Administration office on November 1, 2017. This notice is published as required by RCW 70.44.060 (6) and RCW 42.30. By Order of the Commission, Public Hospital District No.1 of Pend Oreille County Tom Wilbur CEO & Superintendent Published in The Newport Miner October 18 and 25, 2017.(38-2) __________________________ 2017285 PUBLIC NOTICE TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No WA06000103-16-1 APN 17049/453126-22-0001 TO No 8684281 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE RE-

VISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 17, 2017, 10:00 AM, at main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, 625 W 4th St, Newport, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or 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: Abbreviated Legal: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 31 NORTH, RANGE 45 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN,PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 300 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT SAME SECTION 26;THENCE SOUTH 500 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 28` EAST, 1190 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF ABOVE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER,WHICH IS 233.4 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THAT SAME NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER,ABOVE IDENTIFIED;THENCE NORTH ALONG THAT SAME EAST LINE OF THE ABOVE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER 1086.60 FEET, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT SAME NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER;THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SAME NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER,ABOUT 1020 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CARRIED ON THE C O U N T Y A S S E S S O R ` S TA X ROLLS AS TAX 8. TOGETHER WITH THAT PART OF THE WEST H A L F O F T H E N O RT H W E S T QUARTER OF SECTION 26,TOWNSHIP 31 NORTH, RANGE 45 E . W. M . , P E N D OREILLE C O U N T Y, WA S H I N G T O N D E SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE O F T H E S TAT E R O A D N O . 2 THENCE NORTH 2 DEGREES, 14 MINUTES WEST, 1221.50 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF TAX 8 AS CARRIED ON THEASSESSOR`S ROLLS;THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES, 28 MINUTES EAST, 30 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO GEORGE M. SMITH, ET UX, RECORDED APRIL 22,1968 IN BOOK 48 OF DEEDS, PAGE 260, INSTRUMENT NO. 126226; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SAID SMITH LAND TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON RECORDED FEBRUARY 3, 1958, BOOK 35 OF D E E D S , PA G E 6 2 8 ; T H E N C E SOUTH 0 DEGREES,28 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID STATE LAND 534.1 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH ALONG SAID STATE LAND 400.4 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WASY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO.2; T H E N C E N O R T H E A S T E R LY, ALONG SAID STATE HIGHWAY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.PARCEL NO. 453126 22 0001 APN: 17049/453126-22-0001 More commonly known as 321 CHRISANN LN, NEWPORT, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of December 8, 2014, executed by JORDAN G. KIFER AND AMANDA C KIFER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AMANDA C KIFER, JORDAN G KIFER as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded December 15, 2014 as Instrument No. 20140320225 and re-recorded February 9, 2017 as Instrument No. 20170327472 and recorded January 24, 2017 as Instrument Number 20170327336 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Pend Oreille County, Washington. II. No action commenced by PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. Current Benefi-

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ciary: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Contact Phone No: 866-5493583 Address: 3043 Townsgate Road #200, Westlake Village, CA 91361 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: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From June 1, 2016 To July 11, 2017 Number of Payments 1 $1,530.91 12 $1,504.76 1 $1,510.31 Total $21,098.34 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION June 1, 2016 July 11, 2017 $182.97 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: December 8, 2014 Note Amount: $263,311.00 Interest Paid To: May 1, 2016 Next Due Date: June 1, 2016 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $256,814.76, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are 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 without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on November 17, 2017. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by November 6, 2017, (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 November 6, 2017 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ 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 November 6, 2017 (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. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, PennyMac Loan Services, LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS AMANDA C KIFER 321 CHRISANN LN, NEWPORT, WA 99156-8553 AMANDA C KIFER 1707 S PENDERGAST AVE, YUMA, AZ 85364-5118 AMANDA C KIFER PO Box 251, Ione, WA 99139 JORDAN G KIFER 321 CHRISANN LN, NEWPORT, WA 99156-8553 JORDAN G KIFER 1707 S PENDERGAST AVE, YUMA, AZ 853645118 JORDAN G KIFER PO Box 251, Ione, WA 99139 by both first class and certified mail on June 6, 2017, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place June 6, 2017 on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep Continued on 10B

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Continued from 9B your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www. wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; Dated: July 11,2017 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 500 Union Street, Suite 620 Seattle, WA 98101 Toll Free Number: (844) 3678456 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic at 702-659-7766ISL Number 32878, Pub Dates: 10/18/2017, 11/08/2017, THE NEWPORT MINER Published in The Newport Miner October 18th and November 8, 2017. (38,41) ___________________________ 2017286 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE

P U B L I C W O R K S D E PA R T M E N T N E W P O R T, WA S H I N G T O N Sealed Bids will be received by the County of Pend Oreille at the County Commissioners Office, located in the Pend Oreille County Courthouse at 625 West Fourth Street, Newport, Washington, until 11:00 AM Monday, November 13, 2017 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvement. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in accordance with Section 1-02.7 of the 2016 Washington State Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the County of Pend Oreille. Bid Proposal, Plans and Specifications may be obtained from the Pend Oreille County Public Works Department, Road Division, P.O. Box 5040, Newport, Washington 99156, upon payment of $30.00, non-refundable, per set. All checks shall be made payable to the Pend Oreille County Road Department. Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection in the Pend Oreille County Public Works Department, Road Division, in Newport, Washington, and the Chapter offices of the Associated General Contractors of America. Plans and specifications may also be viewed at the official Pend Oreille County web site: http:// www.pendoreilleco.org A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be conducted on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Kalispel Tribe of Indians Camas Center, 1981 Leclerc Road North, Cusick, WA 99119. Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to: THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COURTHOUSE, NEWPORT, WASHINGTON 99156 with “BID FOR COUNTY PROJECT INDIAN CREEK FISH PASSAGE LECLERC ROAD SOUTH SP 121 written on the outside. Pend Oreille County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2002d to 2002d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle

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A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into, pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award. The bids which will be received are for the improvement of INDIAN CREEK FISH PASSAGE LECLERC ROAD SOUTH SP 121 in Pend Oreille County. Published in The Newport Miner October 18, 25 and November 1 2017. (38-3) ___________________________ 2017287 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on September 28, 2017 received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, from Dan Harris and did on October 10, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Deck Expansion on Home, on Bead Lake. (FILE NO. SV17-006), Location: 772 Bead Lake Drive, Parcel#: 453209519022; Sec. 09, Town. 32, Range 45. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than November 2, 2017. Required Permits: Shoreline Variance and Building Permit (Pend Oreille County), Dated: October 13, 2017

Published in The Newport Miner October 18 and 25, 2017. (38-2) _________________________ 2017288 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINE NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on October 5, 2017, received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA and associated documents from Bryce Wilkinson, and did on October 11, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a recreational dock on Diamond Lake. (FILE NO. SV17-007), Location: 131 Elu Beach Road, Newport, WA 99156; Parcel #: 443002559009. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on October 1, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than November 2, 2017. Required Permits: Shoreline Variance (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: October 16, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner October 18 and 25, 2017. (38-2)

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