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Tom Foley leaves county legacy Credited with significant assistance to the county from building roads to paper mills BY THE MINER STAFF

NEWPORT – After three decades of distinguished public service, former Washington State Congressman and 57th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Thomas S. Foley leaves a powerful legacy in public policy and education throughout Washington, nationwide and Pend Oreille County. Widely admired for his quiet commitment to respectful leadership, Foley died Friday, Oct. 18, at age 84 at his home on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., of complications of a stroke. A native of Spokane, Foley was a Democratic representative of the 5th Washington Congressional District from 1965 to 1995 and House speaker from 1989 to 1995. He later served as U.S. ambassador to Japan (1997-2001). During his 30 years in Congress, Foley built a reputation for not only responding actively to his constituents’ concerns but also skillfully bringing Democrats and Republicans to the table to resolve issues of the day, according to officials at the Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service. Foley was beloved by many in his district. “He was a neat guy,” Newport resident Gary Hunt said, who used to own Newport Concrete before he retired. He said he voted for Foley, “every chance I got.” Former PUD commissioner John Middleton had a lot of admiration for Foley. “I have nothing but respect for

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Ponderay Newsprint Company’s first manager Bill Meany, left, helps Congressman Tom Foley and Gov. Booth Gardner cut the ribbon dedicating the newsprint mill on June 8, 1990. Foley played a major role in getting the mill to locate in Pend Oreille County.

Newport celebrates Capitol tree Events and tree viewing set for Nov. 1 BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

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Wayne Antcliff, owner of Concept Cable, was among the volunteers stringing Christmas lights in trees along Washington Avenue last week. The volunteers were assisting the city this year so the lights would get up early. Newport is gearing up to host the Capitol Christmas Tree Friday, Nov. 1.

NEWPORT – The city of Newport is celebrating the arrival of the Washington D.C. Capitol Christmas Tree, Friday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Washington Street, closing Highway 2 from 2-8 p.m. for the celebration. “It’s a gift from the state of Washington and the Colville National Forest to the people of the United States,” said Franklin Pemberton, Forest Service Public Affairs Officer. “Sharing Washington’s Good Nature” is the theme this year and Newport is the host city for the Capitol Christmas Tree. The tree is being cut from the

|| Return prescription drugs Saturday

NEWPORT – People can drop off unwanted prescription drugs Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office at 331 S. Garden Ave. in Newport during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. There is a drop off box located in the main entrance foyer. People are asked to bring prescription drugs only. No syringes will be accepted. Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim said that each of the last two years the program has been in place here, more than 30 pounds of drugs were turned in. Last year 371 tons of drugs were turned in nationwide during National Prescription Drug Take-

Newport/Sullivan Lake Ranger District at 9 a.m. on Middle Fork and Westside Calispell Road. The county will be closing the roads leading to the tree during the cutting. Everything except the wages of the Forest Service personnel have been donated regarding the cutting and moving the tree to Washington D.C. Pemberton said shuttle service may be offered by the Forest Service for people wishing to see the tree being cut. The shuttles will leave from Dalkena and 49° North Ski Resort around 7:30 a.m. “The goal is to not have folks drive up there in personal vehicles,” Pemberton said. Pemberton said the cutting of SEE TREE, 9A

Twenty county residents needed at fair board meeting CUSICK – The annual meeting of the Pend Oreille County Fair is Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Pend Oreille County Fair Office in Cusick. The presence of at least 20 corporation members, which are Pend Oreille County residents, is required to validate the election of board members. Board members with terms expiring are Barb Cordes of Cusick, Patti Cutshall of Usk, David Graves of Newport and Lori Hanson of Elk. Nominees are Chuck

times and the needs of native Americans everywhere showed the depth of his integrity as a statesmen. “One bright memory for the Kalispel Tribe was Foley’s dedication to Indian Country demonstrated by his efforts to help the northwest inland tribes to acquire and build the Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations, whose objective is to serve our youth as a treatment W H AT ’S N E X T: center. A MEMORIAL SERVICE Our for Tom Foley is schedthoughts uled for next Tuesday are with afternoon at the U.S. his family Capitol. His wife, and all of Heather Foley, said a us who Spokane memorial is called also being planned for him Nov. 1, but the time friend,” for that service is not the state- yet set. ment read. Todd Woodard was a Foley aide and now director of marketing and public relations for Spokane International Airport. He visited Foley in Washington D.C. this summer and found him ill but mentally lucid and his old self with a phenomenal memory, especially about world history. “I think he had a special feeling for Pend Oreille County,” Woodard said. “He understood the hardships people endured with the ups and downs of a resource based economy like Pend Oreille’s. He had a feeling for the blue-collar worker. He worked to help improve the economy. There was always an open door policy for Pend Oreille SEE FOLEY, 2A

Water, sewer system expansion nearly complete BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

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Back Day. People can drop off drugs year round at the sheriff’s office, no questions asked.

Tom Foley, both as a man and as a legislator,” Middleton said. When he was a PUD commissioner in the late 80s or early 90s, Middleton was part of a group that made a trip to Washington D.C. to try to head off the sale of the Bonneville Power Administration. Foley was in favor of the sale initially, Middleton remembers. “He argued with us,” Middleton said. In the end Foley came to see it their way. “He said ‘if that’s what you want, that’s what you’ll get,’” Middleton said. Pend Oreille County Prosecutor Tom Metzger has fond memories of Foley. “I remember way back when sitting at (former county commissioner) Harley Young’s house sitting on the couch talking,” Metzger said. “(Foley) was off duty so to speak, and it was nice to have a conversation where nobody wanted anything.” Metzger said one of the biggest things Foley ever did for the county was to get a tax bill extended for the original owners of Ponderay Newsprint mill that helped push the project towards reality. “That would not have happened without him,” Metzger said. Foley was a friend to the Kalispel Tribe, which got federal authority to establish the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights and other projects while Foley was in office. Tribal leadership issued this statement about Foley. “Congressman Foley was a great servant for all of us in the region, state, and nation. His wisdom and compassion served us immeasurably and his respect and concern for our Tribe during some very hard

OLDTOWN – The Oldtown water and sewer system expansion is winding down for the winter, with major components complete, including water and sewer lines that run under the Pend Oreille River, connecting the

new infrastructure to their old counterparts. The system expansion is to accommodate the 400 acres annexed into the city of Oldtown in 2009. Project manager Mike Boeck said water and sewer mains that run under the Pend Oreille River SEE WATER, 9A

City finishes street project $32,000 under budget BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The city of Newport completed a 12-year street project more than $32,898 under

budget, completing sidewalks, curb additions and lowering a street two feet. The project started more than SEE STREET, 9A

Armstrong of Usk, Cordes, Cutshall, Graves, Hanson, Sarah McDaniel of Newport and Debbie Tesdahl. The opportunity for nominations from the floor will be provided at the meeting.

Get spooked at Rotary haunted house OLDTOWN – The Newport/Priest River Interact Club, the youth organization associated with the Rotary Club, is sponsoring the second annual haunted house at Oldtown Rotary Park Saturday, Oct. 26. Get spooked from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Save $1 by bringing in a canned food item for the local food bank. All proceeds will go towards the Senior Citizen Christmas

bags project.

Group helps pass M and O levies NEWPORT – Citizens Actively Supporting Schools (CAPS) will have an organizational meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. at the Golden China Restaurant, to help the Newport School District pass its maintenance and operation levy. The school levies support programs and staff positions that the state does not cover under basic education. With a replacement levy due to run later this year, the organization is planning a start-up meeting to discuss time lines and strategies. All community members are welcome to attend.

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Grand entrance for Priest River event center

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PRIEST RIVER – The grand entrance of the Merritt Event Center is taking shape as construction continues on the 10,000-squarefoot venue, being built by the Buck and Carolee Merritt family. Mike Boeck, project coordinator for the Merritt family, said the family, including daughters Jill Linton and Holly Janhsen, took a stroll around the property recently to take a look at the project. Completion is tentatively set for mid-February, for the building itself. It will hold between

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Right: The Merritt Event Center on Highway 2 and Bodie Canyon Road in Priest River is moving upward with construction continuing on 10,000-square-foot venue. Construction should be complete by February with landscaping done next spring.

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County leaders working on the economic problems, with a fair amount of success like Ponderay Newsprint.” Even those on the other side of the political aisle respected Foley. Bob Moran was chairman of the Pend Oreille County Republican Party when Foley was in office. “When it concerned our county, he was there,” Moran said. “He was a good Congressman.” Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers currently represents the 5th Congressional District in Washington D.C. She says Foley did a lot for eastern Washington. “Eastern Washington agriculture and wheat farmers still benefit today from his leadership as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and House Speaker,” McMorris Rodgers said in a statement. “I will miss our visits before the State of the Union or other gatherings, where he would reminisce or discuss challenges of the day.” Born March 6, 1929, Foley was the third generation of a family that settled in and around the Spokane area. His father, Ralph Foley, became the longest-serving superior court judge in the state’s history with a 35-year tenure, according to Foley’s memoir, “Honor in the House,” written with Jeffrey Biggs. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in history in 1951 and a law degree in 1957, both from the University of Washington, Foley briefly practiced law with a cousin in Lincoln County. In 1958, he took the Spokane County deputy prosecutor position and, in 1960, was appointed assistant state attorney general for eastern Washington.

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An unsuccessful bid for U.S. attorney for eastern Washington in 1961 turned into an opportunity that paved the way for Foley’s political career: working as special counsel for Washington Sen. Henry Jackson and the Interior and Insular Affairs Committee. Though Jackson encouraged Foley to think about running for Congress as early as spring 1963, it wasn’t until the summer of 1964, that Foley took the plunge. Foley related in his memoir that, on the drive to Olympia from Seattle July 16, 1964, the deadline to file for the election, he and a friend contended with a late start, a flat tire and an empty gas tank just outside the Olympia city limits. Foley filed as the only Democratic candidate for the Fifth District congressional seat at 4:45 p.m., 15 minutes before the election

superintendent’s office closed. In fall 1964, Foley ousted 22year Republican Fifth District Congressman Walt Horan, riding a wave of popular support that put 71 Democratic newcomers in the House the same year Lyndon B. Johnson was elected U.S. president. Foley’s leadership arc included elected positions as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee in 1975, House majority whip in 1980, majority leader in 1987, and Speaker of the House in 1989, and his appointment as ambassador to Japan in 1997. In an ironic parallel to his own start in Congress, then-Speaker Foley was unseated during the November 1994 election by George Nethercutt, the Spokane County Republican chairman who was also new to public office. Foley was the first speaker to lose in his home district since

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Speaker of the House Tom Foley and his wife, Heather, rode in the Newport Rodeo Parade in 1994. They were at the end of the parade because the car broke down in Colville and they were late.

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Speaker Tom Foley is sharing a story or two with Prosecutor Tom Metzger at the 1994 Newport Rodeo Celebration in the city park.

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Speaker Tom Foley made the Down River Days parade in Ione.

Abraham Lincoln was president, according to Kenton Bird, director of the University of Idaho School of Journalism and Mass Media, who made Foley’s political career the subject of his doctoral research, completed in 1999. The Republican Party also gained dominance over the House in that election, claiming

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52 seats. Foley is survived by his wife, Heather Strachan Foley; sister and brother-in-law Maureen and Dick Latimer of Santa Rosa, Calif., and their five children, as well as a sister-in-law, Jill P. Strachan, and her partner, Jane Hoffman of Washington. The Foleys had no children.

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L A ST Y E A R This time last year the weather was cold and rainy all week. We had a low of 24 at night, and a day time high of only 48.

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Courthouse in running for national register of historic places

BR I E FLY Dochnahl named to planning commission SANDPOINT – The Bonner County commissioners approved the appointment of Mark Dochnahl to the planning commission at their meeting Sept. 24. The term is three years. Dochnahl of Sagle, replaces Doug Marks, who is also from Sagle. Other commissioners on the board include chairwoman Margaret Hall of Priest Lake, vice chairman Roger Darr of Sagle, Steve Temple of Sandpoint, Mitch Martin of Hope, Greg Snow of Oldtown and Barbara Shaver of Sandpoint.

NEWPORT – The Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has nominated the Pend Oreille County Courthouse for the National Register of Historic Places. The Governor’s Advisory Council will hold a meeting Thursday, Oct. 24 at 9 a.m. at the McKinstry Building, 850 E. Spokane Falls Blvd. in Spokane, to discuss putting the courthouse on the list of historic places. “I think it’s great if we get on there,” Commissioner Mike Manus said. “I think we have a good chance, sounds like we do.” Originally, the meeting was scheduled to take place Aug. 8, however, the meeting was rescheduled until Oct. 24.

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Elk man sentenced to three months home confinement BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – A man convicted of being a felon in possession of firearms was sentenced to three months home confinement by Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith Thursday, Oct. 10. Shawn Riley, 38, of Elk pleaded guilty to two counts of second degree unlawful possession of a firearm and one count of second degree unlawful hunting of big game. Riley had been convicted of a sex offense as a juvenile in 1990 and was prohibited from possessing firearms. Deputy prosecutor Jeremy Schmidt said that Riley was using the .30-.30 rifle and .40 caliber

pistol for hunting. He said that there was a range of reasons felons have guns. Using them to commit crimes was at the high end of the spectrum. “The use of a gun for hunting was less serious than using it for crime,” Schmidt said. Defense attorney David Mabey said that Riley felt it was necessary to shoot the deer to provide for his family. He said Riley was trying to improve his economic condition by preparing to take an auto body repair course and find work doing that. Monasmith said he wasn’t familiar with how home monitoring works. Schmidt said that Riley would be paying the cost of the home monitoring. Once set up, the ankle bracelet sends electric

NEWPORT – A Priest River man with no criminal history was sentenced to 45 days in jail for his role in the burglaries of three businesses. Tyler M. Roberts, 19, pleaded guilty to second degree residential burglary when he appeared before Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith Thursday, Oct. 17. Deputy prosecutor Dolly Hunt said that a charge of malicious mischief was being dismissed as part of the plea arrangement. Prosecution and defense had agreed on the 45 days in jail, she said. “It’s his first criminal conviction,” she said. “Forty five days is appropriate.” Defense attorney Dennis Lewellen said that Roberts had been running with the wrong crowd. Monasmith asked Roberts how he got into this.

signals that monitors its location. The prosecutor’s office gets timely reports if a subject leaves the property, Schmidt said. Monasmith pointed out that Riley could hunt with a bow if he needed. He said that the state didn’t charge for a skinned turkey that was found. “You got a good deal,” he told Riley. It is theft to take deer or turkey from the state, he said. He said Riley was taking steps to improve his financial condition by going to school, but that there was a price to be paid for his crimes. “It’s either 90 days in jail or 90 days home confinement,” he said. Monasmith will review the home monitoring Nov. 14. Riley will also pay $3,100 in fines and costs, including a $2,000 fine.

BLANCHARD – Heather Scott announced her candidacy for District 1 State Representative, Position A, the seat currently held by Eric Anderson of Priest Lake. A 15-year resident of north Idaho, Scott said her straight forward, honest no-nonsense approach to politics will find favor with the voters. She wants voters to have the choice of a smallgovernment candidate in May’s Primary Election. Her work history includes simultaneous careers as an aquatic biologist and a local small business owner/farmer while also

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“We were drinking,” Roberts said. Roberts was convicted of participating in the burglary of SOS Pawn, the Pend Oreille Players Playhouse and Newport Pawn last July. He and four others were involved, prosecutors allege. Each of the businesses suffered about $1,000 in damage from the burglaries. At SOS Pawn, about $100 in cancer donations was taken. About $230 was stolen from the Pend Oreille Players. Jonnathan Stayton, 17, pleaded guilty to residential burglary earlier and was sentenced to 52-65 weeks at Martin Hall Juvenile Detention Facility. Monasmith told Roberts the conviction would follow him. “You’re going to walk out of here with a felony,” he said. “You chose poorly and this is the result.” He said jail was appropriate because people were hurt. In addition to the 45 days in jail, Roberts was ordered to pay restitution to be determined later.

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Grimes to receive French Legion d’Honneur Medal AIRWAY HEIGHTS – World War II veteran and Marshall Lake resident Major Clarence Grimes will received France’s highest military honor Thursday, Oct. 24 at Fairchild Air Force Base in Airway Heights. Grimes is being honored with the French Legion d’Honneur Medal for his efforts in France during WWII, that helped liberate France from the German military. Grimes was shot down three times while serving in the U.S. Air Force during the war. He and his wife, the late Peggy Grimes, owned and operated Marshall Lake Resort.

Priest River man gets 45 days for burglaries

The annual domestic violence walk happened Tuesday, Oct. 15 in Newport, to call attention to the impact of domestic violence. Each year Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services, which serves more than 100 victims of domestic violence annually, both men and women, sponsors the walk. Walkers stop at cut out silhouettes representing fatalities that were the result of domestic violence and hear about the circumstances of the crime.

Assembly honors local veterans NEWPORT – The annual Veterans Day Assembly will begin at 8:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, in the Newport High School gymnasium, paying tribute to veterans. The Newport High School band will be playing and the names of former Newport High School students who served in the military will be read. The annual presentation of the wreath will take place. Organizers have collected photos of veterans from the community this year for a slide show that will be presented annually. Contact the school if you have a name or photo to add to the list at 509-447-3167 or email names and digital photos to Peg Waterman at watermanpeg@ newport.wednet.edu. All veterans and community members are invited to attend.

Manus explained that the positive about being on a historical list is that different grants are now open to apply for. Once they add the courthouse to the list, they can apply for the grants. “It gives us notoriety and access to different funds,” Manus said. The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation said that having a property listed on these registers is an honor. There are other potential benefits to having a property on the lists. Commercial properties receive a federal tax credit program for rehabilitation purposes and in some communities, they offer a special valuation program at the local level.

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NEWPORT – The Washington State Home and Community Educators of Pend Oreille County will be hosting a presentation by the Union Gospel Mission to explain their outreach program Thursday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Newport. Lunch will follow. The Union Gospel Mission has many areas of outreach including schools to teach those who are in need. They conduct several training schools such as auto mechanics or cooking. Everyone is invited to come and learn all about the mission. To find out more, call Billie Goodno at 509-447-3781.

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Tom Foley’s style worth following

he voice boomed from the giant speaker behind me near the roof of the hotel meeting room in the Tri Cities. “Fred, Fred, are you there?” Speaker of the House Tom Foley asked. I looked down from the podium to the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association executive director and she was belly laughing at me. She later said it was like God speaking to me from above. But we all knew that Tom Foley never wanted to seem omnipotent and would have probably been embarrassed after a 30-year career serving the people of eastern Washington. Tom had been unable to accept the association’s Freedom’s Light Award for his life long work protecting the First Amendment. He had just been appointed ambassador to Japan and had to remain in Washington, D.C. So we asked him to address us live on speaker phone. Once Tom started to address the group of publishers and journalists, he was the good natured and fascinating historian. He seemed to be in the room talking about protecting freedom of speech like the Constitutional scholar he was, with the same humble humor he carried along when visiting the communities and people in his district. People have many Tom Foley stories. I love the ones that showed me he had a special interest in improving our weak county economy. I believe he would appreciate being remembered for this passion to help Pend Oreille County. During an interview, Tom gave me a civics lesson before answering my question about federal payments in lieu of taxes legislation that year for all the federal land in the district. A big share of it in this county. This was something he fought over almost annually with his colleagues from both parties between war and welfare legislation. He told me that this last battle made a little Congressional history when he as Speaker came down to the floor to twist arms for passage. The Forest Service had begun a decline in timber harvest during his watch that continues today. Tom tried to find the middle ground between environmental and timber industry interests. He said this was necessary if any federal timber was going to be harvested again. He told me in a lengthy interview about all the special interests and legal challenges pushing the debate. He simply summarized it as the most difficult debate to find middle ground he had ever been part of. But he and his excellent staff never stopped pushing because it was important to Pend Oreille County’s economy. After an interview on some recent Forest Service action, I was home and the telephone rang. When I answered it, the man identified himself as the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service calling from Washington, D.C. He said Mr. Foley’s staff asked him to call me. If some of his actions for the district were “pork,” then it was good “pork.” The kind that gets a tax exemption for the first owners of Ponderay Newsprint Company tipping the decision for them to come to the county and double the tax base and create hundreds jobs. Or assisting the poor Kalispel Tribe with gaining casino rights near Spokane and insuring their prosperity forever. Most of the favorite stories many older county leaders will tell start at the potlucks after Downriver Days at former county commissioner Harlie Young’s. (It later moved to other homes in north county, including Jim McNally’s with the same theme: Regardless of political party, leaders came to talk and get to know each other.) This was a favorite stop for Tom Foley to meet his old friends and talk to some new ones. I had my first interview with him at a picnic table with a plate of salmon and beans. For the first of many times over the years, he asked me how the local economy was doing. How were the businesses and the economic development efforts doing? What could he do to help? Even when he was Speaker and his political opposition was firing up the more radical conservatives in our county, he traveled to our towns with only one staff member. Some people never knew the person third in line to the Presidency was among them. One time he stopped at a business south of Newport because he needed to use the restroom and change into his suit before an event. The owners didn’t recognize him and said he couldn’t use the bathroom. He smiled when he told me the story after using The Miner’s bathroom. There was no outrage or indignation. He never asked for special treatment including security when walking around the Newport Rodeo grounds or at Down River Days. He was there to hear what the people had to say and help when he could. He didn’t want to be a political God. He was a career representative of his district with a desire to improve the quality of life. He will be missed. His style should be followed by our leaders now and in the future. -Fred J. Willenbrock Publisher

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|| Information on Senator is factual To the editor: This letter is in response to Mr. Grant Peterson’s letter. Information provided by previous writers against John Smith has been correct. And the information is all a matter of public record. I am willing to meet with Mr. Peterson or anyone else to show any interested voter the public documents proving the information is correct. I will provide a public Deed of Trust showing he obtained a private loan for $45,000 (putting his property up as collateral) shortly after his appointment to pay for his property taxes and Superior Court fines; the Spokesman Review article where he admitted to being married in the Ark, his admission of having financial troubles, and he and his wife having white supremacist relatives; the Stevens County website pages showing he was almost three years behind in real estate taxes on his 20 acre parcel; and the County Courthouse website pages which shows he was a defendant in Superior Court on five separate cases for a failed business. The information is based on fact. And I find it interesting that other than Mr. Peterson, only three or four other people have been willing to put their name in the public media in support of the incumbent Senator. I would like to see who else is willing to put their names in the public media print so we have it as a matter of history. Where are they? My offer stands. Based on fact and public documents, I’m voting for Brian Dansel. -Mike Brunson Springdale

Nations go bankrupt, will the U.S. be next? To the editor: History is generous with examples of entire nations that have suffered this fate, from the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 to Argentina’s financial crisis in 2000, continuing even now with the state appropriation of private citizens funds. The United States is clearly within this model, somewhere between a steady stream and a great flood. It clearly shows our politicians are truly reckless and narcissistic as evidenced by Sen. Mitch McConnell’s demand the new debt ceiling bill tack on his $2.9 billion dams amendment for the benefit of his home state.

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After more than two weeks of utterly embarrassing theater, the government in the Land of the Free inked a deal to move the yardstick down the road a few more months. As part of the bargain codified in HR 2775 (which President Obama signed into law), the Treasury Department is authorized to suspend the debt ceiling. In other words, for all intents and purposes, there is now no limit government borrowing. This limitless borrowing authority will expire Feb. 7, 2014. But it sets the precedent that dismissing the debt ceiling is a perfectly viable course of action. Congress has effectively removed their handcuffs … so you can almost assuredly bet down the road that this provision will be extended, and ultimately become permanent. No one in the Land of the Free seems to care. But foreigners do. The lead commentary out of China’s state media the other day was very clear in its position: “It is perhaps a good time for the befuddled world to start considering building a deAmericanized world.” Wake up and read the Chinese tea leaves neighbor! -Judson Lightsey Newport

Vote for Zorica for commissioner To the editor: I am asking for your support of Mark Zorica for Pend Oreille County District No. 2 Commission in November. I’ve known Mark for 10 years now and am thrilled to have such an accomplished friend who contributes so much to his family, friends and community. Mark grew up and graduated in Newport. He is a Gulf War veteran. A family man who with his wife Jackie, is raising three great kids. His involvement in the community includes coaching kids basketball, soccer and junior league bowling. Mark is also on the Newport City Council in his second term. He was recently elected to be the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce president. Mark is also a local business owner of Country Lane Inc. Mark’s experience in business, and his involvement in the community makes him uniquely qualified for the position of Pend Oreille County commissioner. Mark understands the economic issues that the county faces and has the abilities to address the concerns of his constituents. His

|| R E A D E R S ’ P O L L R E S U L T S || Has the federal shutdown affected you? I’ve been put on furlough, or don’t know when I’ll get my next paycheck.

11% 7% 21% 57% 4%

While it doesn’t affect me directly, I’m angry and annoyed at Congress and President Obama for not doing their jobs.

Not at all. It makes me wonder how much we really need the federal government. It hasn’t affected me directly, but I know people who are struggling to make ends meet because of it. I tried to visit a national park recently and was turned away, but it’s not affecting my day-to-day living.

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motives for running are not self serving. I believe that he is committed to Pend Oreille County and its future. So in November, please vote for Mark Zorica, Pend Oreille County Commissioner District No. 2. -Bruce Mortensen Oldtown

Vote no on food labeling To the editor: Initiative I-522 is a solution in search of a problem. Existing food labels already give consumers a way to choose foods made without GE ingredients. Supermarkets now contain thousands of organic food options from produce to milk to crackers. And, many places in Washington have co-ops that sell organic products exclusively. All certified organic food is by definition free of GE ingredients. Additionally, many companies now choose to label and market their products as GE-Free. Consumers want choices when they go shopping. All of this gives consumers who choose to avoid GE foods ample options for doing so. I-522 is not needed but it would increase costs for consumers and taxpayers by millions. Consumers already have a choice. Vote No on I-522 in November. -Joe Olmstead Chattaroy

Feds grant money they don’t have To the editor: Shutting down a portion of our federal government over defunding Obamacare finds its way to our small rural county in the form of government grant spending for a $51,000 truck to tow the sheriff’s new $300,000 mobile command center. The spending connection comes from the federal government granting money it doesn’t have and beyond what it collects in tax revenues. That’s the central issue being stated by Republicans like our famous congresswoman. So allow me to ask where the taxes are going to be collected to pay for the sheriff to have a $351,000 mobile command center? It’s a grant from that federal money-growing tree. The grant money came from either borrowing or printing money without the intention of paying it back in collections from the SEE LETTERS, 7A

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Halloween is fast approaching. Do you plan to dress up in a costume? Absolutely. I dress up every year. I don’t think so. I usually do, but I’m not this year. No. Dressing up in costumes is for kids. I haven’t decided yet.

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Stratton withdraws from election

Valorie Hein

Newport School Director No. 2 Nonpartisan Office, four-year term

Local youth attend state fair Jalin Earl, 14, of the Bare Mountain Bandits 4-H Club, took eighth place in barrel racing, out of 140 kids at the Washington State Fair in Pullalup in September. She is pictured with her horse. Ellen Huttle, 13, of Selkirk Valley 4-H, and Braedon Corkrum, 13, also of Bare Mountain Bandit also qualified in gaming. “The kids all did an awesome job representing our county and made us all real proud while having a great time,” parent Kayola Miller said.

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choices to reduce federal dependency, Idaho can once again be a strong independent leader among western states. Scott currently serves as the Spirit Valley Precinct Committeeman for the Bonner County Republican Central Committee. She has been active in local school and land rights issues as well as educating residents on what she sees as

potential consequences related to Idaho’s new state healthcare exchange. Scott plans to introduce herself to the residents of District 1 by visiting north Idaho communities and hosting dessert potlucks. She also plans to discuss how the Affordable Care Act, gun laws, and state sovereignty issues will affect residents. Contact Scott at 208920-3120 or visit www.heatherscott4northidaho.com.

Two vie for Newport School Board seat

NEWPORT – The Newport School District Director No. 2 position is on the Nov. 5 ballot with three candidates named. However, Mitch Stratton said he has withdrawn from the election. Also running are incumbent Lynn Kaney and challenger Valorie Hein. Pend Oreille County Auditor’s office officials said they have not received an official resignation for the position from Stratton and consequently he’s

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Valorie Hein and her family relocated to Newport from Reardan, Wash. three years ago. She said it was like coming home as she Hein grew up just south of Newport in Elk. Hein graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2009 with a graduate degree in public administration. Before moving to Newport, she worked on immigration casework and was the grant manager for Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash. After settling into their new home, Hein took the opportunity to pursue writing and published “The Burden,” the first of a trilogy. Hein is an active community member with two children in Sadie Halstead Middle School. She has volunteered and worked for the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce and the Newport Youth Athletic Association. Currently, she is

still on the ballot. “If he wins, he wins,” election supervisor Liz Krizenesky said. “Then if he doesn’t want it, he can resign.” Stratton said that he thought he withdrew from the election months ago. “As evident in the ballots, I did not,” Stratton said in a letter to The Miner. “I cannot tell you how sorry I am for not making sure on this issue.” He said he wishes the other two candidates, incumbent Lynn Kaney and Valorie Hein, “good luck.” Ballots are due to the auditor’s office by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.

a volunteer with the Newport School District, a member of the Newport/Priest River Rotary Club and continues to help with local community events. She works part-time for Community Colleges of Spokane teaching Adult Basic Education and at The Shanty Boutique. She said that writing keeps her in solitude during the day and volunteering and having children in school keeps her connected with the local people and the community.

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Newport Incumbent School Director No. 2 Nonpartisan Office, four-year term Lynn Kaney worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 33 years, retiring January 2006. He said he did not retire from forestry, just the USFS. He worked for a peKaney riod of time for Four Seasons Forestry, a local consulting firm, as well as working for the Stevens County Conservation District on the East Wedge Cost Share Project with the Forest Service. Kaney worked for Spokane Community College as a forestry instructor. He said he has done a number of other small projects including a timber sale for Newport School District, prescribed burning and tax plans for several

land owners in Idaho. He is secretary for the Selkirk Chapter of the Society of American Foresters and he volunteers for Pend Oreille Counties LEOFF Retirement Plan board. Kaney has been married to Wilie for 36 years. Wilie is the Payroll Director for the Riverside School District. They have two married daughters that graduated from the Newport School District. One works for a newspaper and one as a staff accountant. When his term ends, he will be two months shy of 12 years as a School Board Director. He said he has been involved with the Newport School District since late 1988, working on levies, bonds and the strategic planning committee. Is there a specific issue you are most concerned with regarding the school district? Is this part of the reason you SEE KANEY, 7A

Is there a specific issue you are most concerned with regarding the school district? Is this part of the reason you are running for the board? I am running for the volunteer position of School Director because I feel that I have something to offer our community and promise to work hard as a liaison between the public and school policy. I would bring diversity and fresh ideas SEE HEIN, 7A

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Planning commission approves riverbank stabilization

Man sent to prison for not completing treatment NEWPORT – A man sentenced under a Drug Offender Sentencing Alterative had the DOSA revoked after violating the terms of the sentence by using drugs and not staying in contact with the Department of Corrections. Michael West, 61, was sentenced to 17 months in prison by Pend Oreille County Superior Court Judge Pat Monasmith Thursday, Oct. 17. West was originally sentenced to 17-22 months in prison for harassment/threats to kill but allowed to serve a DOSA sentence instead. In June, deputy prosecutor Dolly Hunt said, drugs, firearms and alcohol were found in his home, all in violation of the DOSA. West had successfully completed 90 days in chemical de-

pendency treatment. West was ordered to do another 28 days. The treatment facility turned him away when he showed up because he was taking prescribed medicine and after that he stopped contact with the Department of Corrections, a DOC probation officer said. Hunt recommended West’s DOSA be revoked and he be sentenced to 17 months in prison. Defense attorney Robin McCroskey argued that West was within two months of completing the DOSA. She said his problems were as much mental health related as drug related. She said West had been hospitalized part of the time he wasn’t in contact with DOC. She asked Monasmith to suspend the sentence and let West get into a

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Veteran’s facility. Monasmith said that for a DOSA sentence to work, the person sentenced has to cooperate. He said West clearly had longterm substance abuse problem. West has convictions for possession of heroin and meth. The Department of Corrections had been patient, he said. He was reluctant to revoke the DOSA and had sympathy for West. This is one case where a Veteran’s Court like they have in Spokane may have been beneficial, he said. But as far as revoking the DOSA went, he said he didn’t have any choice. He sentenced West to 17 months in prison, with credit for time in treatment and jail, about seven months. “Three violations drive the result,” he said.

Searches result in arrests NEWPORT – Stolen vehicles, prescription drugs and meth were seized when search warrants were served on Coyote Trail and Scotia Road residences in unrelated cases on successive Sundays. On Sunday, Oct. 23, Pend Oreille County Sheriff deputies, Bonner County Sheriff deputies, Kalispel Tribal Police and the U.S. Border Patrol executed a search warrant at 1465 Scotia Road. According to a press release from the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, the search included multiple residences and netted meth, scales, prescription drugs and drug paraphernalia. There were four people arrested on the scene. Shelly A. Smith, 34, of Newport was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance (meth) with intent to deliver. Diane Elmer, 54, of Newport was arrested for unlawful pos-

session of a controlled substance (meth). Lloyd M. Miller, 49, of Newport was arrested for use of drug paraphernalia and six counts of possession of a legend drug without a prescription. Cody D. Gibbs, 20, of Newport was arrested for multiple outstanding warrants. A week later, Sunday, Oct. 20, Pend Oreille County sheriff deputies, with assistance from Bonner County Sheriff deputies, U.S. Border Patrol agents and U.S. Forest Service agents served a drug search warrant at 644 Coyote Trail Road. They found four stolen vehicles, along with methamphetamine, prescription drugs, scales, baggies and drug paraphernalia. They arrested William J. Wright, 60, of Newport and Stephanie D. Leuders, 41, of Spokane. Wright was arrested for possession of a controlled sub-

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stance and possession of meth and hydrocodone with intent to deliver, unlawful possession of meth and hydrocodone, use of drug paraphernalia and possession of stolen vehicles. Leuders was arrested on an out of county warrant. Bond was set at $250,000 for Wright. According to the statement of probable cause, law enforcement arrived at the Coyote Trail residence about 7:15 a.m. to serve the search warrant. They found four stolen vehicles, including a 1995 green Chevrolet K2 pickup, a Polaris Sportsman ATV and a 1999 Honda Civic.

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission approved a number of projects at its Oct. 8 meeting, including a vacation rental and a small winery. The planning commission conditionally approved a vacation rental permit for a Sacheen Lake property without potable running water for Victor and Bruce Edwards. The vacation rental is located at 141 E. Shore Road at Sacheen Lake. Commissioners required that the property management plan be changed to mention the lack of potable running water and that signs be placed on the faucets warning not to drink the water. Bottled water will be provided, according to Mike Lithgow, community development director. Steve Bennett cast the sole vote against the project. The commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Craig Jenkins for a micro winery at 2021 Sullivan Lake Road in Ione. The Hardway Ranch Winery will produce mead, an older form of wine made from honey and water. The commission approved a shoreline variance for Camp Spaulding/Clearwater Lodge, located on Davis Lake at 8513 Highway 211. Camp officials want to build a pavilion within the 100-foot setback. According to the application, the variance is required because existing buildings, recreation areas and infrastructure make it necessary to encroach 40-feet into the setback.

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NEWPORT – Durham School Services, operator of the school buses for the Newport School District, is organizing Stuff the Bus Nov. 18-22, hoping to fill the yellow bus with food and clothing donations to help local families have a good Thanksgiving. The bus will be located in the overflow parking lot at Newport High School for the week. There will be a person to monitor and collect donations each day. “We just want to get a united front and help people out with Thanksgiving,” Durham general manager Aaron Hutchins said. “We want to fill it with as much stuff as we can.” Hutchins said any food items would be accepted. There will be plenty of room in the bus for non-perishable items and he said that any perishable items, such as a turkey, would be stored as well off-site in the appropriate conditions. Hutchins said the food items would be donated to the Newport Food Bank before the holiday so that local families will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving with the traditional meal. Clothing donations will also be accepted. Hutchins said that all sizes and different weather condition

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Shoreline Substantial Development permit for Ryan Burnham for a 20-foot recreational dock and stairs at 405 Johnson Blvd. in Ione. The planning commission also approved a Shoreline Substantial Development for Donald Gumeberg of Spokane for the installation of a landing, ramp and recreational dock project at 851 Greggs Rd. A building setback variance was approved so James and Janene Kinservik can construct a single-family residence with an attached garage within 25 feet of the front property line at Lot 6 in Gregg’s Addition. The variance was needed because of the property’s size, shape, topography, as well as the location of surrounding property.

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The state Department of Ecology did not oppose the variance. Planning commissioner John Stuart cast the sole no vote. The commission approved a conditional use permit for a recycling center on Scotia Road. The property, owned by Claudia Krogh, is located at 522 Scotia Rd. JR Recycling will buy ferrous and non ferrous metal. An application to stabilize the riverbank and install a new dock and stairs at 1420 Ashenfelter Bay Road on property owned by Charles Jolly of Spokane was tabled at the September meeting because the applicant’s representative was not able to attend. The planning commission unanimously approved the Shoreline Substantial Development permit at the Oct. 8 meeting. The commission approved a

clothing would be accepted. They will be donated to Catholic Charities to be given out to people in need. The Newport School District is partnering with Durham on this project. The schools will make signs about Stuff the Bus. “We are going to join on this and see what we can do for the community,” Hutchins said. For more information, call 509-447-0505.

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KANEY | We then might consider hiring a resource officer of Dean of Students FROM PAGE 5A

are running for the board? I do not have any specific reason or issue. I am concerned about passing the M&O levy, supporting our new superintendent as he gets his feet on the ground and providing the best learning environment and instructional support possible for our students. School districts around the region and country are switching from hardbound textbooks to digital books, such as Kindles or iPads. Do you think this is a good thing or bad thing? Do you see this happening in the Newport

district any time soon? Why or why not? The answer for me is yes it is good and bad. I have long had an attachment to books and have a small personal library of forestry books and research papers along with a collection of fictional books. I also own and use a Kindle Fire daily. I use a computer for finding forestry research. Information is currently doubling every year. We need to prepare our students to work in the world where they know how to research, reason and utilize information that is changing rapidly. Kindles, iPads, iPhones and other computer devices allow us to do that

now. In education, we must be current, nimble, and flexible. We need to understand the learning environment for our students is currently iPhones and other handheld devices whether parents or educators like it. Schools should utilize that media more. Some staffing issues have arisen recently in the district. Specifically, the district does not have a single athletic director, the full time counselor positions that were supposed to be funded by the M and O levy have been cut to less than full time, and there’s been talk of hiring a vice principal who would also

serve as AD. What are your thoughts on this? If voters approve the M and O levy, will a full time counselor be hired for the duration of the levy funding? As much as I dislike adding staff using M&O funds, it is one of the few options that the board has to hire staff not included in state funding. I support adding salary and benefit costs to the M&O levy for needed counselor time. Our last AD left us when we were least expecting it and we did not find any candidates that would meet our expectations for serving our students. My understanding is that we currently

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to the board. I’m a public servant at heart and would be honored to represent district two. I believe that the Newport School District is an investment. Everyone who owns property and or has children within the district boundary has a vested interest in our schools. However, just giving more money to a district does not equal results. School districts around the region and country are switching from hardbound textbooks to digital books, such as Kindles or iPads. Do you think this is a good thing or bad thing? Do you see this happening in the Newport district any time soon? Why or why not? I would like to see technology utilized more in the teaching process, but would look at the issue objectively while conducting research. With technology we are entering a new era where children are the ones teaching parents. I would support using tablets instead of traditional books, but only if there is funding and community support. I like the idea of using tablets with textbook access for several reasons. It would cut down on

book load, help with organization and time management, all the while teaching the child how to use said technology. I hope this is something that the Newport School District will be able to offer its students soon. Some staffing issues have arisen recently in the district. Specifically, the district does not have a single athletic director, the full time counselor position that was supposed to be funded by the M and O levy has been cut to less than full time, and there’s been talk of hiring a vice principal who would also serve as AD. What are your thoughts on this? If voters approve the M and O levy, will a full time counselor be hired for the duration of the levy funding? I support having a full-time district counselor and would urge the board to honor the Maintenance and Operations Levy language for the duration of levy funding if possible. I will not support adding a Vice Principal/Athletic Director before learning more. The counselor issues were one that I, as well as many other community members, was frustrated about when learning the positions had been cut. I have heard

loud and clear from the community that they want this position staffed full time. But I have not heard much on the VP/AD subject. If chosen to serve as School Board Director, I will research

each issue’s funding options, talk to the public and weigh the cost to benefit ratio before objectively supporting any decision that requires my vote. I will ensure I can explain my actions with legitimate and logical reasons.

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pay for our AD salary with M&O levy funds. For the 11 plus years I have been on the board, we have discussed the need for additional administrative help at the high school. Given the increased need for our principal to be in the classroom spending more time working with and evaluating teachers, we need someone in addition to our school counselor that has day to day contact with students. Currently we have an opportunity to consider combining the AD position with a vice principal position which I favor. This would be an attractive combination allowing hiring a quality individual to meet two needs. Also, it would be the least additional cost. We have other possibilities

to consider such as keeping a part time AD position as we have in the past and combining it with a teaching position. We then might consider hiring a resource officer or a Dean of Students. I am sure there are probably other possibilities. Rumors have swirled that you were not planning on running for this position or that you planned to resign after being elected to the school board. Do you plan to resign? I don’t plan to resign as soon as I am elected. It’s a delicate subject. Do you plan on serving the whole term? No comment.

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communities that benefit from this expensive truck and trailer command center. The sheriff was quoted in The Miner last week saying that the mobile command center will save lives. If some lost berry picker is found and the mobile command center is used to support the search, will the person found pay for the cost of the command center that saved his life? Now what’s really going to happen is that the same elected officials that applied and approved of obtaining the mobile command center will rant about run-away government spending when they run for re-election. They will say how they are fiscally responsible and Democrats just want to tax and spend our money. Well, here is a Republican example of spending without taxing, and then not having any means to pay for it. There is an hourly operating cost for this elaborate piece of equipment and anyone saved by it should pay for its use. Throw in an extra $500/hour to send to the feds to pay back the grant. -Pete Scobby Newport

Stratton meant to pull name from ballot To the editor: I am writing to the community of Newport as I thought that I had withdrawn my name for the school board position for Newport School District. As evident in the ballots, I did not. I cannot tell you how sorry I am for not making sure on this issue. I have no excuse for my action. I honestly thought I had taken care of this months ago, but clearly did not. I would ask forgiveness from the community on this oversight, but more importantly those running for the seat. Good luck to those running and again I am so

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Rotary Club: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Overeaters Anonymous: 7:30 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance Newport TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Blanchard Library Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Sacheen Ladies of the Lake: Noon - Various Locations, call President Maria Bullock at 509-998-4221 Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Priest River TOPS: 6 p.m. - Priest River Free Methodist Church Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for locations Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House, Newport THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 10:30 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick 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 After School Readers Club: 3 p.m. - Priest River Library Celebrate Recovery: 5:30 p.m. House of the Lord, 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center PRM-Advocates for Women: 9:30-11 a.m. - Cornerstone Mall, Oldtown Story Time: 11 a.m. - Newport Library Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Stratton Elementary Fall Festival: 5-7 p.m. - Stratton Elementary Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Little Grand Old Opry Show: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - Priest River VFW Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-946-6131 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Usk Community Club Fall Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Usk Community Club

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TREE | Will be carefully wrapped over a couple of days time FROM PAGE 1

the Capitol tree would be a suspension cutting. Two cranes are being donated to help with the cutting, one that will suspend the top of the tree and the other suspending the pivot point of the tree. Using a step cut, the tree will carefully come down, cutters being cautious to not split the tree in half from the weight of the 88-foot tall Englemann Spruce. “Two highly skilled crane operators are going to do this dance,” Pemberton said. “It’s pretty technical.” As the tree comes down, it will be suspended in the air for a brief time before resting upon the 80-foot trailer. “It never actually falls over because they don’t want to damage the tree,” said Jamie Wyrobek, Economic Development Council Director. Once the tree is on its side, a 30-gallon specially made bladder will be placed around the tree. Pemberton said the tree will drink 30-60 gallons of water each day, so the bladder will have to be filled daily. The chemical Moisture In will be sprayed on the tree to help preserve the green color and another chemical will be put in the water as food for the long journey to the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. “It’s a nutrient to feed the tree and keep it healthy on its route. It can be used on your tree at

home,” Pemberton said. “Just like putting a baby to bed, it’s going to be nice and easy.” While the tree is being cut from the forest, celebrations will be happening in Newport, in anticipation of its arrival, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ornament decorating with elves will start at 11 a.m. at the corner of Washington and First. Kids Library and Crafts will be offered at the Newport Library for children of all ages. The Roxy Theater will have a photographer available with a winter scene backdrop for pictures to be taken to commemorate the Capitol Tree. Smoky Bear and Woodsy Owl may be present for the picture taking. Pictures will be $5 per photograph. Cookie decorating with elves will also be at the Roxy Theater during this time. The River Arts Alliance will be offering an Art Show at the Visitors Center, showcasing work from many local artists. Two stages will be placed downtown, one on Second Street and the other on Third Street. More than 12 performers will grace the first stage on Second Street. More than 11 local artists will take the stage on Third Street to celebrate the People’s Tree. Street dancing will be offered around the tree while the local talent sings on the stages. Bouncy houses will be aired up and ready to bounce dur-

STREET | Estimate came in at $1,028,956 FROM PAGE 1

12 years ago at the corner of Highway 2 and Calispell Avenue. New sidewalks and curbs were built along Calispell Avenue. Spruce Street saw the most work done, as the street was lowered by more than 2 feet at a bad intersection so the visibility for drivers is better. Also added was a new water and sewer line. Sidewalks and repaving completed the final steps of the project that took more than a decade to complete. “It is a complete rebuilding of the street,” city administrator Ray King said. “We changed the sightline of it. We actually dropped it

two feet.” The project was estimated to cost $1,028,956. Most of the funding comes from federal grant money through the Washington State Department of Commerce, which covered $750,000. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave a loan to the city to fund $208,000 for the water and sewer line upgrades that meet all the current standards. The city contributed $70,956. King said the project went well and came in more than $32,898 under budget. “I would rather be 32 under than 32 over,” King said. “We are already on to the next project.”

WATER | 24-inch hole drilled under river FROM PAGE 1

were completed about two weeks ago. Trenchless Construction bored a 24-inch hole under the river. Boeck said they got their drill bit stuck for about a week, but were able to release it without losing more than one section of drill pipe. “They got it out,” he said. The hole contains two 12-inch weldable plastic pipes that spans about 1,500 feet under the river bed, connecting the water and sewer lines from the west side of the river to the new system on the east side. One of the 12-inch pipes holds a 6-inch HDPE pressure sewer line. Boeck said while 12 inches is plenty large for the water line, it does neck down to 10 inches or possibly smaller on the ends. Water will travel both directions through that one pipe. Boeck said it was most cost effective to connect the two systems and helps maintain adequate fire projection and water flow. “The existing system on the west side is in rough repair,” he said. The system, operated by the West Bonner Water and Sewer District, is spring fed, which has diminished over the years. It also supplies water to the city of Newport. Newport operates the sewer system they are connecting to. Boeck said connecting the two sides benefited the district as a whole and “brings in Newport into the discussion in supporting

their water needs.” The project also includes the drilling of two 500-gallon-perminute wells and the construction of a 500,000 gallon water storage tank. Boeck said the storage tank is complete and well drilling is done. Crews are finishing pump houses now. The water and sewer mains on the south side of Highway 2 have been extended under the highway to the north side. They run a short distance up Selkirk Way, a newly constructed road, and crews are rebuilding the intersection to align the street. Boeck said the project won’t be done this winter. They were hoping to have water flushed through the lines, but they won’t be operational. Streets have to be completed and cleaned up and weather is always a factor. West Bonner Investment Co., the investor group backing the project, underwrote two bonds approved by Oldtown voters in 2010, $2.42 million for the water system and $1.31 million for sewer. Developers front the cost of building infrastructure, and when the project is complete, the infrastructure becomes city property. The city’s Urban Renewal District refunds the developer for the project cost from the property tax money it collects over the next 20 to 30 years. Current ratepayers in Oldtown aren’t responsible for repaying the bonds.

ing the festivities, both houses located behind the stage on Second Avenue. Food vendors will be scattered along Second Street, selling hot chocolate and cider to keep residents and visitors warm. Food may also be available during the celebration. Souvenirs will also be available from different organizations, offering items such as blankets and clothes and Christmas cards. Carriage rides will wind the streets of Newport from 1-5 p.m., touring more than 16 places on a tour of the host city sharing some of its early history. Carriage rides will start on Third Street at 11 a.m. Rides will be free and last about eight minutes. Strolling carolers will sing their way through town, singing Christmas music to put the spirit in the celebration. Bagpipers will lead the unwrapped tree into town when it arrives on Washington Street about 2:30 p.m. It will remain on Washington Street for the celebration. Wyrobek said this is a tentative time schedule depending on how smoothly the tree cutting goes during the morning. She said Newport is the only city that will see the “bare tree” as it will get wrapped shortly after arriving in Newport for its trip across the country. “We will get the tree right off the mountain,” Wyrobek said. She said the tree will be carefully wrapped over a couple of days time following the celebration, leaving just the tip in a plexi-glass viewing window. Banners will be hung from

the side of the wrapped tree with signatures of Pend Oreille County residents who attended the all-day celebration. “It’s taking all these branches and carefully wrapping them up so they fit within the trailer,” Pemberton said. “They can look in and see the tree, it’s pretty cool.” Newport Mayor Shirley Sands will give the official welcoming at 3 p.m. At 6 p.m., Newport will light the city Christmas Tree near the Gazebo, officially starting the holiday season for Pend Oreille County with carolers singing for the tree lighting. The Englemann Spruce will leave Newport and travel to 11 cities in Washington state before making its way south to cross Interstate 40. It will stop at about 16 different cities along the way, allowing people to see the tip of the tree and the signed banner. “It’s scheduled to arrive right before Thanksgiving,” Wyrobek said about when the tree will make it to the West Lawn of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. One student from Washington will be flown back to D.C. to help with the lighting of the tree during the first week of December. Pemberton said the students who made ornaments to decorate the People’s Tree will be put into a random drawing. One student’s name will be drawn the last week of October. From cutting the tree to planning the celebration, the Forest Service, the city of Newport and a host of volunteers are ready for “Sharing Washington’s Good Nature” by offering a small piece of Pend Oreille County.

CENTER | Original plans tweaked a bit FROM PAGE 2

250 and 300 people. The Merritt family hopes it will be used for everything from proms to meetings. The city may use it to launch its new interactive website in February. Original plans have been tweaked a bit, Boeck said. The grand hall will be able to be divided and a “bride” and “groom” room will flank each side with their own restrooms. The smaller rooms can be used for meetings, Boeck said. Two decks will extend on either side of the hall, one of which includes a fireplace. A stage and dance floor at the back of the hall will be movable and a full commercial kitchen will finish off the project. Boeck said when complete, there will be ample parking and

conceptual plans are in the works for landscaping, a full-size football field and Little League baseball field to be worked on next spring when the weather warms. A half-mile walking trail around the property is also being considered. The parking lot should be paved next week, and then the roof installed. “Then weather doesn’t matter,” Boeck said. Miller Stauffer Architects of Coeur d’Alene designed the plans, and Ginno Construction Company, also of Coeur d’Alene, is the contractor. Boeck said they’ve used as many local sub-contractors as were available on the project. Jahnsen has said the family wants to give the community and tourists a place to hold events. The Merritt family is paying for the project and donating it to the community.

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Swanson asking for murder sentence leniency SANDPOINT – The Priest River man who stabbed his pregnant wife to death last December is asking for leniency after pleading guilty to first and second degree murder earlier this year. Jeremy Swanson, 27, was sentenced to life in prison without chance of parole. Swanson is arguing he should have a chance at parole after 20 years, because he may be able to be rehabilitated. Since the murders, Swanson has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder with psychotic features. Swanson pleaded guilty to killing his wife, Jennifer Swanson, also 27, by stabbing her with a kitchen knife and ice pick while she lay in bed at their Priest River home. She was 15-18 weeks pregnant. COURTESY PHOTO|LOYOLA DORAN

Charles Thompson of Blanchard got the shot of a lifetime when he took down this 800-pound moose Thursday, Sept. 26, near Priest Lake.

Blanchard man gets moose at Priest Lake

PRIEST LAKE – It was the shot of a lifetime. Charles Thompson of Blanchard got a moose Thursday, Sept. 26, near Priest Lake. This was the first time he had applied for a moose tag, and not only was drawn – which is rare – but got the moose in less than two and a half hours. Thompson’s neighbor Loyola Doran said he set up camp near the lake and went out at about 2 p.m. By 4:15 p.m., he had his 800-pound bull moose. It took until about 11 p.m. to dress the moose and get it cut up for transport back to the car, about a half mile away. Doran asked Thompson if he saw any other moose in the area. He told her that three or four other moose stood by and watched the entire time they dressed the moose.

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Kelly’s takes top two at bar owners golf tourney PRIEST RIVER – Twenty teams participated in the North Idaho Bar Owners Golf Tournament Monday, Oct 7, at the Ranch Club in Priest River. The two Kelly’s Restaurant and Lounge teams from Newport tied for first place at eight under par. They had to chip off to determine the winner and the Kelly’s team comprised of Kevin Pentella, Troy Barrett, Kenny Arthur and Shane Robinson won that competition. Therefore the second place Kelly’s team was Larry Hammel, Shelby Hatfield, Cathy Burns and Cass Bagley. “Even though it did rain on us for a couple of holes it really was a lot of fun,” said Dennis Napier, owner of the Ranch Club.

RIVERSIDE – The Newport cross country team traveled to Riverside to run Tuesday, Oct. 15. For the boys, Lance Wood, James Goodwin and Philipp Weber finished sixth, seventh and eighth place in the varsity race, with times of 21:01, 22:13 and 22:20, respectively. Newport hosted Lakeside Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They will run at the Medical Lake Invite at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.

Spartan runners head to districts PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River cross country team will run at the District Tournament in Bonners Ferry Thursday, Oct. 24, starting at 2 p.m. Runners who qualify will go on to the state tournament at Eagle Island in Boise Saturday, Nov. 2.

Sports meeting set for Priest River PRIEST RIVER – Parents of students who want to participate in winter sports at Priest River Lamanna High School are invited to a meeting Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. in the high school gym. Winter sports include girls and boys basketball and wrestling.

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Mckinsey Madison and Melyssa Carlson work to return a serve against Lakeside at Newport Thursday, Oct. 17. The No. 4 ranked Grizzlies lost to the No. 2 ranked Eagles in three sets.

Newport netters beat Riverside, fall to Lakeside BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport volleyball team played two Northeast A League matches last week, beating Riverside at home Tuesday, Oct. 22 and losing to Lakeside in Newport Thursday, Oct. 24. The hard fought Riverside match provided some revenge for the Griz, who lost the first match earlier in the season. “This was a huge game for us,” Newport coach Kaprina Goodwin said. “They are a tough team and it was an emotional game, since it was senior night.” The Griz won the first set 25-23, the next went to Riverside, 25-21, Newport came back and won the third set 25-19, before being outscored 25-21 in the fourth. The fifth set went to Newport 15-9. “The Rams have one solid hitter and I knew if we could take her out of the game we would win and that’s exactly what we did,” Goodwin said. “Our hitters kept targeting their main setter and without good sets their offense struggled.” Newport was a little superstitious going into the last set. “Call it superstition, but only

one side of the court won games, so when it came to the fifth set, Kailey Ralston chose side over serve and it paid off,” Goodwin said. “Chaleigh Kirkwood was part of the O N D EC K: final block that VS. KETTLE got us the last FALLS Thursday, point of the Oct. 24 5 p.m. last game. It was truly an excellent way to win.” Hadley Stratton led all scorers with 26 kills. She also had two blocks and 14 digs. Lauren Vaughn had 29 assists for Newport and Marissa Hofstee served four aces for the Griz. Thursday the Grizzlies played Lakeside, losing in three, 25-17, 25-11, 25-17. “We knew Lakeside would be tough as always,” Goodwin said. Lakeside’s ability and bad luck contributed to the win, she said. “Throughout the whole game, it seemed like we could not catch a break,” she said. “Their serves were hitting the net and dribbling over, their hits were catching the last millimeter of the court.” Despite the loss, she was happy to play Lakeside.

“We are lucky to have a team of their caliber in our league,” she said. “It’s the type of team we will play post season and we will be more prepared for it now.” Kailey Ralston led Grizzly scorers with eight kills. She also had 10 digs. Vaughn had 18 assists for Newport and Stratton had a block. The Griz traveled to Chewelah after deadline Tuesday, Oct. 22. Newport will host Kettle Falls for the last regular season home game Thursday, Oct. 24, with matches starting at 5 p.m. With the season winding down, Newport is currently in fourth place with a 5-6 league record and a 4-6 overall record. Freeman is ranked No. 1, with a 9-1 league record, followed by Freeman with a 10-2 record and Riverside, with a 6-4 record. Medical Lake and Kettle Falls are tied for fourth with 3-8 league records. Chewelah is in last place with a 1-9 record. Districts start Tuesday, Oct. 29, with the No. 3 and No. 6 ranked teams playing at the No. 2 ranked school. No. 4 and No. 5 play at the No. 1 ranked school. Rankings won’t be known until the regular season ends.

Priest River soccer coaches named ‘coaches of the year’ PRIEST RIVER – Priest River Lamanna High School’s varsity boys and girls soccer coaches are Intermountain League’s coaches of the year, as announced by Priest River athletic director Jared Hughes. Lawler Girls coach Melissa Dallenbach has coached the Lady

Spartans for two years and is a math teacher at the high school. She was a three-sport high school athlete and played indoor soccer in college. The Lady Spartans just finished up their season last week with Dallenbach a loss to Lakeland in the first round of district playoffs.

Dallenbach took her team from a single win last season to six wins this season, and they went from losing by six, eight or 10 goals to losing by just one or two. This is Rob Lawler’s first year coaching the boys team. He was an assistant coach for the Northwest Nazarene University, varsity girls coach at Vallivue High School and volunteer coach for club and recreational leagues

for eight years. He is Hydrologist for the U.S. Forest Service. He played soccer from the first grade through college, and a few seasons on men’s leagues in the Boise area. The boys team finished up their season with a loss to St. Maries Friday, in the first round of the district playoffs. They finished third in the league with a 2-10 overall record and 2-6 in league.

Newport girls split the week NEWPORT – The Newport girls soccer team beat Freeman handily 6-1 Tuesday, Oct. 15, but lost to Lakeside the following day 4-0. “We ended up playing O N D EC K : Lakeside the VS. RIVERSIDE day after the MONDAY, Oct. 28, Freeman 7 p.m. game and this did not help,” coach Jeremy Lewis said. Tuesday’s game was impressive, however, for Newport. “We really played an outstanding game from both sides. Holly Malsbury had a huge game again

Priest River Spartans fall to the Badgers

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with three goals but she was set up well with help from midfielders Emily Lewis, Sydney Hearnden and defender Jolie Fredrick,” coach Lewis said. Malsbury’s goal came with nicely timed through balls past her defender and she finished twice to the left corner and once to the right. In the second half, Emily Lewis had a nice shot with a quick turn at the upper right box and shot that landed in the left corner of goal. Nina Stellmacher had a nice goal off a cross from Hearnden. Hearn-

den finished Newport’s scoring when the keeper had come out to play a ball that was then deflected to the right side of the box. The keeper was out of position and Hearnden hit the empty net. “Defensively we only allowed one goal on a free kick. Our whole defense played well but Tiffany Huang had an outstanding defensive midfield game,” Lewis said. “Lakeside is an outstanding team and their speed and ball control set the tone early,” the coach said. Newport was down 2-0 in no time which is a deep hole against a team that does not give up very

many goals. “We did settle down and played better,” Lewis said. “We need to work on our own possession and keeping control when we have a chance. “We will keep working toward getting closer to Lakeside and hopefully will get another shot to play them in the championship game.” Newport hosted Medical Lake Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Riverside Monday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. and then head into Round 1 of districts Thursday, Oct. 31.

PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Spartans fell to the Bonners Ferry Badgers 20-13 Friday, Oct. 18, however, the Spartans are tied for second in Intermountain League football standings. “This game was quite disappointing for us,” Coach Shane Douglas said. “We had a great week of practice both offensively and defensively.” Both teams scored during the first quarter putting six points on both sides of the scoreboard. With neither team scoring in the second, the teams entered into halftime tied at 6-6. “We struggled converting on third down,” Douglas said. “Just before the half, we drove 90 yards in one minute, 51 seconds and had three opportunities from the five-yard line to score and we didn’t get it done.” The Badgers came out of the locker room ready to take the lead and scored twice in the third quarter, putting enough points between the teams that

the Spartans could not answer. The Spartans scored one final touchdown in the fourth quarter, O N D EC K: making AT TIMBERLAKE the final FRIDAY, Oct. 25 at score 7 p.m. 20-13, with the Spartans losing at home. “Bonners Ferry didn’t do anything different than we prepared for on both sides of the ball,” Douglas said. “We just didn’t make the plays when they presented themselves in the game.” Quarterback Jimmy Koch was 21 for 51 passing gaining 314 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Koch was the leading rusher with nine carries for 54 yards. Andy Meyer had eight receptions for 141 yards and one touchdown. Dallas Hopkins carried the ball eight times leading to 125 yards and one touchdown. Jeremy MacDonald had three receptions for 13 yards. Jalen Griffin and Jacob Perkins SEE SPARTANS, 2B

Selkirk volleyball falls to Curlew, Republic BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers volleyball team lost two matches Saturday, Oct. 20, losing in four sets to Curlew and Republic. Curlew won the first two sets 2521, 25-19 before Selkirk won the third set 24-23. Curlew came back and won the O N D EC K: final set 25-15. AT NORTHPORT “I don’t know SATURDAY, what it is but we Oct. 26, 1 p.m. seem to have a block about Curlew this year,” Selkirk coach Kristin Delp said. The Rangers just haven’t been able to put together a complete match against them, she said. “My girls did good things, but good moments don’t win games,” she said. Josie Miller had four kills for Selkirk, Abiona Carrasco served four aces, Crystal Cronoble had a half dozen digs and Bryanna Sargent had seven assists for Selkirk. Later in the afternoon, the Rangers took on a fired up Republic team. “Republic was coming in on the high of beating number one ranked Cusick and just out worked us,” she said. “They

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Priest River Volleyball at Districts: Lakeland High School THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 Priest River Volleyball at Districts: Lakeland High School Priest River Cross Country at Districts: 2 p.m. - Bonners Ferry Newport Volleyball vs. Kettle Falls: 5 p.m. - Newport High School FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Priest River Football vs. Timberlake: 7 p.m. - Timberlake High School Cusick Football vs. Selkirk: 7 p.m. - Cusick High School Newport Football vs. Chewelah: 7 p.m. - Chewelah High School SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

were all over the floor and we were standing up.” The Rangers had some good plays, but it seemed Republic just wanted to win more, she said. “We started off well against Republic, but I feel like we just lost steam,” Delp said. Selkirk won the first set 25-21, but couldn’t repeat, with Republic winning the next three sets 25-12, 25-21 and 25-23. Miller and Lexy Ellsworth had seven kills each to lead Ranger scoring. Ellsworth also served five aces “We started and Miller off well against led her team Republic, but I with three blocks. feel like we just Hannah Jensen had lost steam.” 11 digs for Selkirk and Kristin Delp Sargent had Selkirk coach 12 assists. Selkirk is in fourth place in the Northeast 1B North league, with a 2-4 record. They have a 3-6 overall record. They played Cusick after deadline Tuesday and will travel to Northport Saturday, Oct. 26 for a match that will start at 1 p.m.

C A LE N DA R

Priest River Volleyball at State Play-In Game: McCall, Idaho Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School Newport Cross Country at Medical Lake JV Invite: 10 a.m. - Medical Lake Selkirk Volleyball vs. Northport: 1 p.m. - Northport High School Cusick Volleyball vs. Inchelium: 1 p.m. - Inchelium High School MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 Newport Girls Soccer vs. Riverside: 7 p.m. - Newport High School TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Newport Volleyball at Districts: TBA Cusick Volleyball vs. Valley Christian: 5 p.m. - Valley Christian High School

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SPORTS

Cusick falls to Republic, Curlew OF THE MINER

OF THE MINER

IONE – The Rangers stomped the Northport Mustangs, Friday, Oct. 19, taking the 46-12 victory and tying up the second place spot in the Northeast 1B North football league. “We took care of business,” Coach Kelly Cain said. The Rangers started the game strong O N D EC K : when Shawn AT CUSICK Mailly caught FRIDAY, Oct. a 30-yard pass 23 at 7 p.m. from Dominic Cain, swinging the scoring momentum to the Rangers. Northport scored six points in the first, before the

their hard work paid off,” she said. Cusick is in fourth place in the Northeast 1B North League, with a 2-3 league record. They have a 5-4 overall record. Republic leads the league with a 4-0 league

OF THE MINER

RATHDRUM – The Priest River girls soccer team ended their season with the first game of the district playoffs at Lakeland High School in Rathdrum Tuesday evening. The Spartans lost to Timberlake 4-2. Coach Melissa Dallenbach believes her team accomplished their goals this season. “Last year at the end of the season our goal for the next year was to be a threat in the league. I believe that we accomplished that,” she said. “We went from winning one game last season to six this season. We went from losing by six, eight

OF THE MINER

making at least one goal and four players with multiple goals. They went from the No. 4 seed last year to the No. 3 seed this year. “And each time we played a league team, the score differential was reduced from the previous match. We definitely had a season of improvement and I believe we are well staged for the next season,” Lawler said. “It was quite a learning experience for our younger players to jump up to this level.” They Spartans are losing two seniors and are expecting several new freshmen to join the team

Rangers dominated the field. Mailly caught a 39-yard pass, a 41-yard pass and a 44-yard pass from Cain, all three ending in a touchdown. Jacob Couch caught a 14-yard pass from Cain, also putting up eight more for the Rangers after the twopoint conversion. The score was 38-6 at halftime. Coach Cain said the team played great and all players saw field time after the large lead at halftime. “The first unit played through the first series of the second half,” Cain said. The other players then shifted in accordingly. Selkirk scored the only eight points in the third quarter when Stephen Avey ran 35 yards to score the touchdown. Northport

got one last scoring drive in during the fourth quarter on a 16-yard run. The final score was 46-12, Selkirk winning on the road. Cain threw for 201 yards and five touchdowns, all in the first half of the game. Mailly had five receptions from Cain for 161 yards and four touchdowns. Avey had 68 yards on four carries that led to one touchdown. “We did what we were supposed to do,” Coach Cain said. “It was a pretty decent job by the boys.” Cain said the first team offense ran 33 plays before taking a rest on the sidelines. SEE SELKIRK, 3B

or 10 to either winning or losing by one or two. To me as a coach I can only be impressed in the work the girls did this season. Next season we hope to continue to improve and continue to be a threat.” Timberlake went on to play Coeur d’Alene Charter Friday, Oct. 18. CD’A won the match, and the entire tournament, after defeating Bonners Ferry in the championship game Saturday. Both CD’A Charter and Bonners will head to the State Championship. In the game against Priest River, Timberlake scored two goals at 32:51 and 45:14 before Priest River’s Angel Clark got it in the net at 45:58.

Timberlake answered with a goal by Maurie Roth less than four minutes later and scored again at 57:07. Priest River got one more goal at 70:14, but Timberlake got the win. Priest River had 19 shots on goal to Timberlake’s 14. Melissa Krampert had 10 saves for the Spartans and Timberlake’s keeper had 15. The Spartans finished the season in fourth place in the Intermountain League. Dallenbach was named coach of the year for girls sports, and Priest River boys soccer coach Rob Lawler received the same honor for boys sports. (See separate story.) Lacey Endicott and Angel were named the all league team.

next year and possibly a few current high school students who showed interest this year. “I am really looking forward to the upcoming season next year and fully expect the team to be battling for the top position next year,” Lawler said. St. Maries went on to play Bonners Ferry Saturday, who beat Orofino the day before. Bonners Ferry won and will go on to the state tournament. In Priest River’s game against St. Maries, the game remained scoreless until the second half

SEE DISTRICT, 3B

MINER PHOTO|FRED WILLENBROCK

Quarterback Ryan Rapp gets around the Eagle player to run the ball down the field Friday, Oct. 18 during the 56-47 loss against the Lakeside Eagles.

Grizzlies take tough loss against Lakeside

record. Cusick hosted Selkirk after deadline Tuesday. Cusick will travel to Valley Christian for a match Tuesday, Oct. 29. The match will start at 6 p.m.

Lady Spartans out of soccer playoffs BY MICHELLE NEDVED

BY MICHELLE NEDVED

COURTESY PHOTO|KELLY DRIVER

Cusick sophomore Kaleigh Driver slams one over the net in the game against Curlew at Cusick Saturday, Oct. 19. Curlew won in five sets.

Selkirk ties second in league with win BY DESIREÉ HOOD

Priest River’s loss ends district tournament bid PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River boys soccer team is finished for the season after a 4-0 loss against St. Maries Friday, Oct. 18, in the first round of the district tournament. “I think the season was successful in that we were a young team going up against seasoned teams with starters who were predominantly juniors and seniors,” coach Rob Lawler said. Priest River scored in several games with nine out of 12 players

BY DON GRONNING

NEWPORT – The Cusick Panthers volleyball team lost to Republic and Curlew in matches played at Cusick Saturday, Oct. 19. “Both Curlew and Republic showed up with determination to beat us on Saturday and they did,” Cusick O N D EC K : coach Kim Bluff AT VALLEY said. CHRISTIAN The Panthers Tuesday, Oct. faced Repub29 6 p.m. lic first. They lost the match in three 25-21, 25-11, 25-20. Nalene Andrews had a half dozen kills for Cusick, served an ace and had four blocks. Jovahni Andrews had six assists. Renee Wynne had three blocks for Cusick and Briana Balcom and Kaleigh Driver each served an ace for the Panthers. Against Curlew the Panthers did better, taking the match to five sets. They won the first two sets 25-17, 26-24 before losing the last three 25-20, 25-20, 15-11. Bluff said some players had good “Republic and matches. “Alajah Curlew always Henry and put up a good Nalene Andrews fight and this did well time their hard offensively both work paid off.” in matches,” Bluff said. Kim Bluff “Briana Cusick coach Balcom and Reigan Allen both had a majority of the digs in both games.” Bluff said her setters, Jovahni Andrews and Driver, also played well in both matches. Bluff said the Panthers just got beat. “Republic and Curlew always put up a good fight and this time

THE MINER

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Grizzlies never gave up during the football game against Lakeside Friday, Oct. 18, but not enough to squeeze O N D EC K: out a victory AT CHEWELAH with a 56-47 FRIDAY, Oct. 25 loss against at 7 p.m. the Eagles. “Our big thing was playing hard for the whole game,” Coach Zac Farnam said. Farnam said that neither team had a strong defensive showing and there was a lot of scoring during the game. Lakeside scored the only seven points during the first quarter on a 25-yard run. The second quarter, however, saw a large amount of scoring, started on Eagle momentum. The Eagles scored on a 34yard pass, ending in seven more points on their scoreboard. But Jeron Konkright answered with a 57-yard reception from Ryan Rapp, putting the first Grizzly points on the board. Lakeside answered with two more touchdowns, one on a 34-yard fumble return, before Rapp ran in a four-yard rush to score a touchdown. Rapp and Konkright met again for a two-yard pass, closing the score up some. Lakeside ran 33 yards to answer with a

touchdown, making the halftime score 35-21. Otis Smith scored the first points after halftime on a 40-yard pass from Rapp. Rapp carried the ball 11 yards shortly after, scoring again for the Grizzlies and closing the scoring gap some. It was not enough however, and Lakeside caught a 66-yard reception putting seven more points up to the board. Rapp followed with a three-yard run for the touchdown. The score heading into the fourth quarter was 42-41 Eagles. Rapp and Konkright connected again on a 21-yard pass, giving the Grizzlies their first lead of the game. However, Lakeside scored two more TDs in the fourth to pull ahead and pad their lead. The final score was 56-47, Newport losing at home. “They made a few big plays at the end to outlast us,” Farnam said. Rapp was 22 of 26 passing attempts for 213 yards and four touchdowns. He was the leading rusher with 28 carries for 184 yards and three rushing touchdowns. “He had a fantastic game,” Farnam said. Konkright had nine receptions for 156 yards and three touchdowns. Smith had one catch for 40 yards leading to a touchdown.

On defense, Tristan Cutshall and Seth Hervey had five tackles each, and each had one tackle for loss. The Eagles quarterback Cameron Gay was 11 for 19 attempts gaining 268 yards and three touchdowns. Nick Christianson had 15 carries for 155 yards and one touchdown and Coleton Collins had five receptions for 88 yards and one touchdown. The Grizzly team is getting smaller at the season continues. Dennis Fisher is out for the remainder of the season with an illness. Two concussions are sidelining Jake Satterlee and Cody Phillips. Satterlee got a concussion during the game against Riverside and has not been cleared to play. Phillips came to the coaches this week with headaches and has also been sidelined until a doctor clears him for play. Farnam said that neither player has practiced or played since the injuries were known. Farnam said the team will spend the week getting ready for Chewelah by working on what the team can control, their “attitude and effort.” “If we do what we do well, we are a pretty good football team,” Farnam said. The Grizzlies travel to Chewelah to take on the Cougars Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.

SPARTANS | Tied for second in IML FROM PAGE 1B

both had one reception each. On defense, Tanner Linton excelled with 20 tackles. Zach Roland had nine tackles and Jesse Griffin had eight. Trent Slinger and Brad Drake each had six tackles and Meyer and Tom Cox each had five tackles. Hopkins, Perkins, Thomas White, Jordan Otero and Ryan Kaveshan all had four

tackles. Jalen Griffin and Benson Huntley had two. “We have to get over this game quickly though. We play Timberlake this week and they are always a good physical team that consumes the clock with their running game, much like Bonners did this week,” Douglas said. “We have to score on our opportunities in this game and be extremely disciplined on both sides of the ball.”

The Spartans are standing tied for second place in the Intermountain League. They are behind Timberlake and ahead of Bonners Ferry and Kellogg. Timberlake and Kellogg have played one league game and Priest River and Bonners Ferry have played two. The Spartans travel to take on the Timberlake Tigers, Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.

THE MINER

SPORTS

Spartans win one, lose one BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

RATHDRUM – The Priest River Spartans volleyball team played three times last week. They won their last regular season Intermountain League contest against Timberlake, winning in four sets. The win left them with a 5-1 record, tied for first with Kellogg. The Spartans won the first two sets 25-16, 25-22 before losing the third set 25-22. They won the final set 25-20 in the last home game for the Spartans. Megan Whitman had 14 kills. Karly Douglas had 31 assists and Mollie French had 14 digs. Amber Trantum and Jill Weimer had three serves each. Trantum also had five digs. Thursday, Oct. 17, Priest River played two non league contests at Rathdrum, winning one and losing one. They lost to Post Falls and beat Lakeland. The Spartans got off to a slow start against Post Falls, losing the first set 25-14. They came back and won the next set 25-19, lost the third set 26-24 and won the fourth set 25-15. Post Falls won the fifth set 15-11 to take the win. Whitman continued to play for the injured Beth Bykerk and led the team with 11 kills. She also served three aces. Douglas had 15 assists for the Spartans, French

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

CUSICK – Coach Sonny Finley said the Panthers never burnt out during the 58-20 victory over the IncheliumColumbia Lions Friday, Oct. 18, putting Cusick in a tie for second place in the Northeast 1B League. “It was a tough physical game but our conditioning was a notch above theirs,” Finley said. He said the Tigers got tired toward the end of the game but the PanO N D EC K: thers gave 100 percent. VS. SELKIRK FRIDAY, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Cusick opened scoring when quarterback Tyson Shanholtzer connected with Chad Browneagle on a 54-yard pass, scoring the first TD of the game. Chris Reynolds caught a 59-yard pass from Shanholtzer putting six more points on the board. The Tigers scored one touchdown for eight points in the first quarter. The second quarter saw less scoring as the only points came from Eli Peterson on a six-yard run. The score at halftime was 21-8, Cusick in the lead. Cusick came out after halftime and gave 100 percent, scoring on a 20-yard reception by Reynolds. Inchelium answered with a TD when they ran 41 yards the third. However, the Panthers kept plugging away and capitalizing on every chance they had with the ball. Shanholtzer ran the ball from the six-yard line scoring again for the Panthers and padding their ever-growing lead. The fourth quarter sealed the win for the Panthers when Browneagle caught

|| Lakeside Medical Lake FRIDAY, OCT. 19 Chewelah Cusick (4-2, 3-1) 14...7 16 21 -58. 16 21 -58.. 21 -58... -58 Newport Inchelium-Columbia (5-2, 3-1) 8.....0 6 6 -20.6 6 -20..6 -20... Kettle -20 Falls Scoring: Cus-Browneagle 54 pass from Shanholtzer Northeast 1B North League: (Shanholtzer run) Republic Cus-Reynolds 59 pass from Shanholtzer (pass Inchelium-Columbia failed) Cusick Col-Zehetmir 51 run (Q.Holford run) Selkirk Cus-Peterson 6 run (Bringslid kick) Curlew Cus-Reynolds 20 pass from Shanholtzer (Peterson Wellpinit run) Northport Col-Stensgar 41 run (run failed) Cus-Shanholtzer 6 run (Shanholtzer run) Intermountain League: Cus-Browneagle 17 pass from Shanholtzer Timberlake (Peterson run) Priest River Col-Q.Holford 14 run (run failed) Bonners Ferry Cus-Peterson 49 run (Bringslid kick) Kellogg Cus-Montgomery 10 run (run failed)

-56 -47

Lakeside (WA) (5-2, 4-1)

28 7 14........

Newport (3-4, 0-4)

21 20 6...........

Scoring: Lak-Nick Hutyler 25 run (Phillips kick) Lak-Thomas 34 pass from Gay (Phillips kick) New-Konkright 57 pass from Rapp (Solis kick) Lak-Collins 1 run (Phillips kick) Lak-Collins 34 fumble return (Phillips kick) New-Rapp 4 run (Solis kick) New-Konkright 2 pass from Rapp (Solis kick) Lak-Perkins 33 run (Phillips kick) New-Smith 40 pass from Rapp (kick failed) New- Rapp 11 run (Solis kick) Lak-Christianson 66 pass from Gay (Phillips kick) New-Rapp 3 run (Solis kick) New-Konkright 21 pass from Rapp (pass failed) Lak-Christianson 54 run (Hutyler pass from Gay) Lak-Collins 47 pass from Gay (kick failed) Bonners Ferry (0-1, 2-4) 6 Priest River (2-0, 4-1) 6

0 0

14 0 0 7

4-0 3-1 3-1 3-1 2-4 1-4 0-5

5-2 5-2 4-2 5-2 2-5 1-6 0-7

1-0 1-1 1-1 0-1

4-3 4-2 4-4 1-6

Timberlake

25...........

Priest River

22...........

Priest River

25.......

Post Falls

15.......

Kills-Whitman (PR) 7, Westlake (PF) 11. Assists-Douglas (PR) 15, Meehan (PF) 17. Aces-Whitman (PR) 3, Westlake, Sausser (PF) 3. Digs-French (PR) 18, Westlake (PF) 18. Blocks-Cole (PR) 6, McGowan (PF) 6.

3-0 3-1

6-0 4-2

Lakeland

20...........

Priest River

25...........

Newport

11...........

Republic (6-0, 3-0)

25............

Cusick (5-4, 2-3)

11............

Curlew d. Cusick Curlew (7-3, 2-2)

24 25 25.........

Cusick (5-4, 2-3)

26 20 20.........

Kills-Volluz (Cur)14, Henry (Cus) 11. Assists-Ginson (Cur) 14, Andrews, Driver (Cus) 11. Aces-H. Gibson (Cur) 1, Valcom, Allen (Cus) 1. Digs-L. Gibson (Cur) 5, Valcom (Cus) 13. Blocks-Miller (Cur) 1, Andrews (Cus) 3.

Curlew d. Selkirk Curlew 25 Selkirk

25 21

23 25 19 25......

Kills-Vulluz (Cur) 9, Miller (Sel) 4. Assists-H.Gibson (Cur) 9, Sargent (Sel) 7. Aces-GL.ibson (Cur) 2, Carrasco (Sel) 4. Digs-H.Gibson, Keenan (Cur) 4, Cronoble (Sel) 6.

Republic d. Selkirk 23

Republic 21 Selkirk

25 25

25 25 12 21......

Kills-McQuay (Rep) 13, Miller, Ellsworth (Sel) 7. Assists-McRae (Rep) 11, Sargent (Sel) 12. Aces-Bowe, Rollins (Rep) 4, Ellsworth (Sel) 5. Digs-Bowe, Vaughn, Rollins (Rep) 2, Jensen (Sel) 7. Blocks-McQuay (Rep) 4, Miller (Sel) 3.

SELKIRK | Final two games with tied teams FROM PAGE 2B

“We got to just tighten things up,” Cain said. “We are still behind.” Cain said the Rangers are in a three-way tie for second place, tied

with Inchelium-Columbia and Cusick. The team is behind Republic and above Curlew, Wellpinit and Northport. Cain said the final two games are against the tied teams. They finish the season by playing Cusick, fol-

lowed by Inchelium-Columbia. “(Cusick) is a very good team,” Cain said. “They will be exceptionally tough.” The Rangers travel to Cusick to take on the rival Panthers Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.

DISTRICT | Dallenbach named coach of year FROM PAGE 2B

when St. Maries’ Jacob McGregor scored at 48 minutes with an assist from Ryan McNulty. The two teamed up again to score at 53 minutes, and McNulty got a goal of his own at 64 minutes. McGregor scored again at 69 for the 4-0 win.

“We were able to play a strong defensive game and hold them scoreless (in the first half),” Lawler said. “We also had a couple of opportunities to take the lead in the first half, but the St. Maries keeper is very solid player and came up with a couple of key saves.” Priest River had three shots

Lakeside Freeman Riverside Newport Medical Lake Kettle Falls Chewelah

9-1 10-2 10-2 4-6 3-8 3-8-0 1-9

11-2 11-2 11-2 5-6 6-11 4-10 3-11

5-1 5-1 2-3 0-6

5-0 6-4 4-5 1-10

4-0 3-2 2-3 2-4 1-5

7-0 8-2 3-6 3-6 1-5

Intermountain League Kellogg Priest River Bonners Ferry Timberlake

Northeast 1B North

Kills-McQuaiy, Vaughn (Rep) 6, N. Andrews (Cus) 6. Assists-Mcrae (Rep) 19, J. Andrews (Cus) 6. Aces-Bowe (Rep) 5, Balcolm, N. Andrews, Driver (Cus) 1. Digs-Bowe (Rep) 4, Wynne (Cus) 3. Blocks-Bowe (Rep) 1, N. Andrews (Cus) 4.

THURSDAY, OCT. 17

Lakeside

SATURDAY, OCT. 19 Republic d. Cusick

COURTESY PHOTO|JOYCE MONTGOMERY

Right: Senior Chris Reynolds runs the ball for the Panthers, helping move the ball down the field during the 58-20 victory against the Inchelium-Columbia Lions Friday, Oct. 18.

STANDINGS Northeast A League

Kills-Watkins (Lak) 16, Ralston (New) 8. Assists-Johnson (Lak) 29, Vaughn (New) 18. Aces-Clark (Lak) 3, Kirkwood (New) 2. Digs-Nanna, Clark (Lak) 12, Ralston (New) 10. Blocks-Johnson, Tiffany (Lak) 3, Stratton (New) 1.

Riverside 23 25 19....25 9 Newport 25 21 25....21 15. 15 Kills-Spray (Riv) 19, Stratton (New) 26. Assists-Abdanur (Riv) 20, Vaughn (New) 29. Aces-Spray (Riv) 3, Hofstee (New) 4. Digs-Abdanur (Riv) 23, Stratton (New) 14. Blocks-Pace, Phillips (Riv) 2, Stratton (New) 2.

Newport d. Riverside

a 17-yard pass from Shanholtzer, putting up another TD. IncheliumColumbia made a 14-yard run, putting the last six points on their side of the scoreboard. Cusick responded strong and Peterson scored on a 49-yard run. Quinton Montgomery ran in a 10-yard handoff putting the final six points on the board and sealing the Panther victory. The final score was 58-20. “They played a very well rounded game,” Finley said. Finley said the game was at Inchelium-Columbia and the Tigers only kept the statistics for their team. He said that the Panthers could not find a person to travel to the away game to keep stats. The Panthers are tied for second place in the Northeast 1B North league. They are behind first place Republic and tied with Inchelium-Columbia and Selkirk. Finley said this week of football is important as Inchelium-Columbia takes on first place Republic. Finley said there could be a tie for first if Inchelium-Columbia beats Republic. Below the Panthers are Curlew, Wellpinit and Northport. “Last Friday was a pretty key win for us,” Finley said. He said Selkirk, the next team they meet at home, has a good passing game. “It’s going to be another battle this Friday.” Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

SCO R E BOA R D

Kills-Rasmus (Lak) 13, Weimer (PR) 12. Assists-Douglas (PR) 31. Aces-Rotchford (Lak) 5, Weimer (PR) 3. Digs-French (PR) 18. Blocks-Summers (PR) 8.

Kills-Dretke (Tim) 11, Whitman (PR) 14. Assists-Eaton (Tim) 28, Douglas (PR) 31. Aces-Jelinek (Tim) 3, Trantum, Weimer (PR) 3. Digs-Jelinek, Mallet (Tim) 7, French (PR) 14. Blocks-Dretke (Tim) 3, Trantum (PR) 5.

S P O R T S

Lakeside d. Newport

Priest River d. Lakeland

STANDINGS Northeast A League: Freeman Riverside

4-2 3-3 1-5 3-3 1-5

TUESDAY, OCT. 15 Priest River d. Timberlake

-20 -13

Selkirk (5-2, 3-2) 24 14 8 0 -46 Northport (0-7, 0-5) 6 0 0 6 -12 Scoring: Sel-Mailly 30 pass from Cain (Cain run) Nor-Short 68 run (run failed) Sel-Mailly 39 pass from Cain (Mailly pass from Cain) Sel-Mailly 41 pass from Cain (Couch pass from Cain) Sel-Couch 14 pass from Cain (Cain run) Sel-Mailly 44 pass from Cain (run failed) Sel-Avey 35 run (Dickinson run) Nor-Short 16 run (pass failed)

3-2 2-2 1-2 0-3 0-3

VOLLEYBALL

Cusick takes victory, tied for second in league

had 18 digs and Caitlyn Cole had a half dozen blocks for Priest River. The Spartans again started slow against Lakeland, losing the first set 25-23 before winning the next three sets 25-11, 25-20 and 25-23. Jill Weimer had a good match from the left side, with a dozen kills. She also served three aces. Douglas added 31 assists, French had 18 digs and Katlyn Summers had eight blocks for the Spartans. The Spartans are tied for first with Kellogg in the Intermountain League, with a 5-1 league record. They have an 8-5 overall record. District playoffs started after deadline Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Lakeland High School in Rathdrum. Priest River lost the coin flip and for seeding purposes they are ranked No. 2. They played Bonners Ferry, with the winner going on to play the winner of the Kellogg-Timberlake game Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. The winner of that game is the district champ and goes on to the state tournament. The loser of that game will play the loser of the KelloggTimberlake match at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. The loser of that game is out. The winner of that game will play the loser of the district championship game for a chance to play in to the state tournament.

FOOTBALL

OCTOBER 23, 2013 |

on goal to St. Maries’ 19. Priest River’s keeper Alex Irujo had 11 saves. Senior Jake Hemphill and freshman Corbin Maltba were named to the Intermountain All League team. Lawler was named Coach of the Year for boys, along with girls’ coach Melissa Dallenbach. See separate story.

Republic Curlew Cusick Selkirk Northport

BOYS SOCCER FRIDAY, OCT. 18 Priest River (2-10, 2-6) -0 St. Maries (8-7, 4-2) -4 Scoring: First half – none. Second half – 1, StM, McGregor (McNulty), 48:00. 2, StM, McGregor (McNulty), 53:00. 3, StM, McNulty (Grogan), 64:00. 4, StM, McGregor (Spooner), 69:00. Statistics: Shots – Priest River 3, St. Maries 19. Saves – Priest River, Irugo 11. St. Maries, Posselt 2.

BOWLING OCT. 16 Lucky Ladies

Team Won Lost North Country Clothing Shop 18 10 Stateline Tavern 17 11 Country Lane 17 11 Morning Glories 15 13 Golden Girls 15 13 King Pins 14 14 Bling and Sparkles 13 15 High game scratch: Laura O’Brien 181. High game handicap: Darlene Dimwoodie 231. High series scratch: Laura O’Brien 501. High series handicap: Darlene Dimwoodie 641. High team game scratch: North Country Clothing Shop 656. High team game handicap: North Country Clothing Shop 814. High team series scratch: North Country Clothing Shop 1,792. High team series handicap: Bling and Sparkles 2,307. Converted splits: Shirley Ownbey 9-10, Laura O’Brien 3-10, Sharin Shining 4-5, Vicki Nolting 3-10, 3-10, Lenny Miller 5-7, Betty Balison 3-10, Lola Balison 3-10, 3-9-10.

Wednesday Night Loopers Team Won Lost OK Lanes 112.5 87.5 Pend Oreille Marine 106.5 93.5 Pooch Parlor 101.5 98.5 Club Rio 99 101 Treasures A to Z 95 105 McCroskey Defense 85.5 114.5 High scratch game: Don Plattenberger 214. High handicap game: Don Plattenberger 240. High scratch series: Ron Rickett 618. High handicap series: Sharon Reed 682. High team scratch game: OK Lanes 873. High handicap game: Pooch Parlor 1,066. High team scratch series: OK Lanes 2,523. High handicap series: OK Lanes 3,057.

OCT. 17 Thursday Niters Team Dysfunctional

Won 19

Lost 9

Plain Nasty’s 16 12 Country Lane 15 13 Diesel Dogs 15 13 OK Lanes 13 15 Wilkinson Rental 13 15 Wanna Bees 11 17 Enforcers 10 18 High scratch game: Diesel Dogs 710. High handicap game: Dysfunctional 899. High scratch series: Diesel Dogs 2,007. High handicap series: Dysfunctional 2,510. High scratch game: Duane Jones 227, Evie Logan 201. High handicap game: Jim Goss 238, Evie Logan 268. High scratch series: Duane Jones 637, Sharon Smith 479. High handicap series: Duane Jones 637, Sharon Smith 683. Converted splits: Randy Edgar 3-10, Sharon Smith 5-10, Floyd Degele 4-8, Evie Logan 3-10, Mel Logan 2-7.

OCT. 18 Friday Night Leftovers Team Won Lost EZ-Rider 22 6 Gutter Gang 17 11 Cusick Tavern 16 12 Stone Ridge Lakers 15.5 12.5 Screamin 4 Ice Cream 15 13 Stoney Rollers 15 13 Weber Enterprises 14 14 Timber Room 13 15 Party of Four 13 15 Nicks Angles 11 17 O.K. Lanes 9.5 18.5 King Pin 7 21 High scratch game: Brian Hilliard 234, Betty Balison 182. High handicap game: Allen Hilzer 248, Laura Goss 254. High scratch series: Jeff Huling 630, Diana Hilden 489. High handicap series: Brian Hilliard 711, Cindy Lattery 671. Converted splits: Jack Matuska 7-8, Diana Hilden 2-7, Sharon Reed 3-10.

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Lifestyle

BR I E FLY Capitol Tree Christmas cards for sale at art show NEWPORT – The River Arts Alliance is hosting a free art show Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Visitors Center, 325 W. Fourth St., Newport. Capitol Tree Christmas cards will be available during the event. The cost is $5 per card or five cards for $20. For more information call 509-671-0295.

Help children stay warm by eating spaghetti NEWPORT – The Newport High School Associated Student Body is holding the fourth annual Kids and Coats drive all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner to benefit local children who need a coat for the cold winter months. The dinner is Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Newport High School Cafeteria. The cost is $5 for ages 13 and older, $3 for children ages 4-12 and free for children under 3 years old. The ASB’s goal is to raise about $3,500 this season to purchase coats, gloves and hats for students grades kindergarten through high school seniors. All money will stay in Newport and aid in purchasing needed supplies for local children. A $20 donation will purchase one coat, however, the ASB said all donation amounts are appreciated and accepted. For more information contact ASB Advisor Rhonda Burnham at 509-447-2481, or email burnhamrhonda@ newport.wednet.edu. If unable to attend but would still like to donate, send donations to Newport High School, Attn: Kids and Coats Drive, P.O. Box 70, Newport, WA 99156.

Blanchard Library gets wild BLANCHARD – The Blanchard Library is hosting two events Wednesday, Oct. 23, with a special presentation of “Where the Wild Things Are” and a visit from the fire district. The Spirit Lake Fire District will visit the library at 10:30 a.m. Earlville Free Library, Earlville, New York guest librarian, Sharie Taylor will present “Where the Wild Things Are” at 11 a.m. Taylor will dress as Max and act out the story. Taylor will visit the Priest River Story Time Thursday, Oct. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Story themes for November readings include trains and turkeys. Nov. 17-23 is family reading week, themed this year “Just Imagine.” Let imagination run

Get ready for winter reading at book sale CUSICK – The Friends of the Calispel Library are holding a Winter READiness book sale Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members say the sale will be big and the prices small. Book donations are requested and may be dropped off at the library located at 107 First St., Cusick. The Friends of the Library is a volunteer group that raises money for the library and all proceeds benefit children and adult programs. These funds enable library staff to buy items that can’t be purchased with taxpayer’s money, yet are important to the operation of the library. For more information, call 509-445-1215.

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Kindergarteners learn fire safety Mrs. Hoisington’s kindergarten class looks on as high school fire science student Rocky McDaniel explains the equipment firefighters use at the Fire Science Health Symposium Thursday, Oct. 17. More than 400 students came to the three-day event to see the sheriff boat, MedStar helicopter, fire truck and Smoky Bear.

Frederick named September Girl of the Month NEWPORT – Jolie Frederick, a 17-year-old senior at Newport High School, is September’s Soroptimist Girl of the Month. Frederick has lived in Newport her entire life and enjoys it. “I love being part of a small community where everyone is so close.” Frederick’s dad, Mike, is a history teacher at Newport High School and the girls’ varsity basketball coach. Her mother, Annie, is a registered dietician and works in Spokane. Frederick has five siblings and five nieces

and nephews. While at Newport High School she has accomplished a cumulative grade point average of 3.972 and Frederick has also played varsity basketball and soccer all four years. After graduation, she plans to attend a four-year university. She’s leaning towards University of Montana, but has also applied to the University of Idaho, Central Washington University, and

Carroll College. She plans on getting her bachelor’s degree in a science field and then further pursue her goal of being an occupational therapist after that. “My family, my church, and my community have been my unbreakable support system throughout my high school career,” Frederick said. “I could not have accomplished all that I have without their support and love. I am honored to have been chosen for the Soroptimist Girl of the month and to have this opportunity.”

Sharing the Dharma Day Nov. 3 NEWPORT – Sravasti Abbey’s Sharing the Dharma Day, Sunday, Nov. 3 at 9:45 a.m., focuses on “Aspiring for Freedom: Why Worldly Pleasures Won’t Cut It.” Venerable Thubten Chodron, founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey, will explore the Buddhist teachings about the thirst for pleasure and the alternatives. The event also includes guided meditation, a vegetarian potluck lunch and after-lunch discussion. There is no charge for events at the Abbey and offerings of food for the community and/ or financial gifts are always welcome.

Sharing the Dharma Day is offered monthly as an open house invitation for people of all faiths and backgrounds to visit and learn more about Buddhism. Dress is casual and friendly curiosity and openness to learn are the only pre-requisites. Guests are invited to bring a vegetarian lunch, with no meats, onions, garlic or radishes. Sravasti Abbey is located at 692 Country Lane near Newport. For more information and directions call 509-447-5549 or email office.sravasti@gmail. com. To check out the full Sharing

the Dharma Day program, go to www.sravasti.org/programs/ sharing.html.

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

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

Managing weeds one garden at a time NEWPORT – The WSU Kalispel Tribal Extension Program is helping residents learn to manage weeds more efficiently during a workshop Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Kalispel Camas Center for Community Wellness, 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., Usk. The class is free for all ages and open to the public. Weeds lower garden yields, detract from beautiful landscapes and can escape to become an economic and environmental hazard, organizers said. Three instructors will teach the workshop. Sharon Sorby,

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

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

NEWPORT – The Oldtown String Band is the featured performer at the final Little Grand Old Opry show of the season, set for Friday, Oct. 25 at the Hospitality House, 216 South Washing-

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

CATHOLIC MASSES

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

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

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

Maria Larson of Sandpoint was in town last week painting business windows in preparation for the Nov. 1 celebration of the Capitol Christmas Tree that will be coming through Newport. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Pend Oreille County weed board coordinator, will talk about “the good, the bad and the ugly” of local weeds and the integrated pest management toolbox for weed management. WSU extension educator Carol Mack will discuss weed management in food gardens and home landscapes. Loretta Nichols, weed board staff member, will talk on using biocontrols to manage noxious weeds. Two pesticide license recertification credits will also be available. To register for the class, call 509-447-2401 or email cmack@wsu.edu.

Little Grand Old Opry finishes up the season

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES

“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 or Toll Free (877) 997-1200

wild and create with some tape, cardboard and decorations for the “Cardboard, it is Not” program, Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 4-5 p.m. in Blanchard and Thursday, Nov. 21 from 4-5:30 p.m. in Priest River. Snacks and book drawings will be provided at all “Cardboard, it is Not” events. Basic Glass Etching on Coasters will be held Thursday, Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in Priest River. To register, call 208-4482207. Class size is limited. Other Live and Learn craft events at Priest River Library are coming. Check http://westbonner.lili.org for more information. For more information on Blanchard events, call 208-4370801. For more information on Priest River events, call 208448-2207.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

Diamond Lake Church 326002 Hwy. 2, West of Newport Head Elder Dale French, (509) 447-4565 Newport Church - Corner of Lilac Lane & Hwy. 20 North Pastor Ron Fleck (509) 447-4755 Sat. Morning Services Sabbath School 9:30 • Worship 11:00 NACS THRIFT SHOP (509) 447-3488 PO Valley Church School (208) 437-2638

ton St., in Newport. Cook’s Mountain Country Grass will open the show at 6 p.m. The live acoustic shows will start up again in the spring. SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Sunday School 9 am - Worship Service 10 am (509) 447-4338

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O B I T UA R I E S

Henry Edward Taylor Newport

Henry Edward Taylor of Newport passed away Sunday, Oct. 13 at his home. He was 97. Mr. Taylor was born Jan. 9, 1916, Taylor on a farm six miles South of Emerado, N.D., to Jason and Florence Taylor. He married Clara Holweger Nov. 2, 1940, in Grand Forks N.D. They moved to Spokane in 1960 where he was employed by the City of Spokane as a supervisor in the street signs and maintenance department for 25 years. Following retirement he and Clara enjoyed spending winters in Apache Junction, Ariz., and at their home on Yergens Road six miles west of Newport in the summer.

M OST

Michele L. Springsteen, 46, wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of driving while suspended, third degree. She is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and Springsteen weighs 210 pounds with green eyes and brown hair. Her last known address was in the Newport area.

Marilyn L. McGillis,

50, wanted on two Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to appear on original charges of McGillis domestic violence assault fourth degree and fail-

PU B LI C

Karston Graham Fletcher Karston Graham Fletcher was born Sept. 20 at 8:09 a.m. to Adara and Justin Fletcher of Newport. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 19 inches in length, delivered by Dr. Ragsdale at Newport Hospital. He joins sister Alexandria. Maternal grandparents are Kelly Rainbott and Kevin Street. Paternal grandparents are Russell and Kimberly Fletcher.

WA N T E D

Editor’s Note: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509-4473151. This is a regular section of The Miner. All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

Barbara Needs.

Skyler Michael Johnson was born Sept. 17 at 6:17 p.m. to Christine Bottenfield and Charles “Mike” Johnson of Newport. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 20 inches in length, delivered by Dr. Kersting at Newport Hospital. He joins sisters Pyper, Shelly, Ashley and Nichole and brother Alexander. Maternal grandparents are John Bottenfield and Amienah Anderson. Paternal grandparents are Denis and

Mr. Taylor passed away peacefully at his home on the river while in his favorite recliner. He was preceded in death by three siblings, Wallace, Jason and June Taylor (Haaby). He was also preceded in death by a son, Lyle Taylor in 1993. He is survived by Clara, his wife of nearly 73 years, son Allen Taylor and wife Jeanne (Johnson) of Spokane Valley and daughter Louise Lehman (E. Stanley) of Apache Junction, Ariz. He was blessed with seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at American Lutheran Church in Newport Monday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. Interment was at Greenwood Memorial Terrace in Spokane. ShermanKnapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

B I R T H S

Skyler Michael Johnson

ure to appear for a child support hearing. She is 4 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. Her last known address was in the Cusick area.

Ryan A. Apling, 28, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear to an arraignment on a controlled substance violation. He is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds with blue eyes and blonde hair. His last Apling known address was in the Newport area.

Tyler C. Turner, 41, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on original charges of driving under the influence. He is 6 feet tall and weighs 250 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair. His last Turner known address was in the Newport area.

M E E T I N G S

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 Public Hospital District No. 1 Board: 3 p.m. - Sandifur Meeting Room, Newport Hospital Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building, Sandpoint Pend Oreille County Library District Board: 5 p.m. - PUD Conference Room, Newport Priest River Airport Board: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River City Hall

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 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, OCTOBER 29 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: Noon - Box Canyon Dam, Ione

421 S. Spokane Ave., Newport, WA (509) 447-2433

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. 14 THEFT – W. 4th St., reported gas theft from two pickups trucks over the weekend. THEFT – Coyote Trail Rd., report that traffic control devices stolen from new intersection. THEFT – N. Washington Ave., Newport, reported theft of fuel. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – S. Garden Ave., Newport, report that subject broke a phone. ARREST – Diamond View Rd., Shawn Robert Sherman, 45, of Newport was arrested on warrant. VEHICLE PROWL – W. 7th St., report of truck broken into, CD player taken and ignition is punched out. BURGLARY – Selkirk Trail, report of cabin broken into over last two weeks. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Westside Calispell, report that someone keeps letting cows and calves out. PROPERTY DAMAGE – Scotia Rd. E., report of camper damaged when someone stole support beam. ARREST – W. 1st St., Dillen James Dwight Endres, 21, of Priest River was arrested on a warrant. TRANSPORT – S. Garden Ave., Newport, transport one to Eastern State Hospital. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. 5th Ave., complainant saw man come out of abandoned house. THEFT – Hwy. 20, report of real estate sign stolen. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Hwy. 20, report of hunter sleeping in truck. Tuesday, Oct. 15 THEFT – Farber Lane, report of canoe missing over last two weeks. THEFT – Hwy. 2, reported theft of fuel overnight. BURGLARY – Diamond View Rd., report that known female broke into complainant’s home and left threatening note. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – LeClerc Rd. S., report of vehicle parked on side of road for couple of days. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Kings Lake Rd., report of deer shot on tribal land. ARREST – S. Garden Ave., Newport, John H. Fry, 59, of Newport was arrested on a warrant. ARREST – W. 2nd St., Alicia Nicole Green, 23, of Newport was arrested for driving while license suspended. Wednesday, Oct. 16 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES –

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S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of suspicious circumstance. ARREST – Spain Tristan Welch, 37, of Newport was arrested on warrants. ASSAULT – W. 5th St., Newport, report that two juveniles had a physical altercation. ARREST – W. 7th St., Travis Scott Coy, 25, of Rathdrum was arrested on warrants, for violating a court order and resisting arrest. ACCIDENT – S. Union Ave., Newport SUSPICIOUS PERSON – Garden Lane, report that male approached complainant with rifle and offered to split their firewood. ARREST – S. Garden Ave., Newport, David Carl Porter Jr., 37, of Newport was arrested on warrants. THEFT – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights THEFT – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights THEFT – N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights TRAFFIC HAZARD – Hwy. 20, report of man lying on white line in northbound lane on highway. ARREST – Patrick Wayne Strickland, 39, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence. Thursday. Oct. 17 THEFT – S. Garden Ave., Newport THEFT – S. State, reported theft of service. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Hilltop Rd., report of locked gate on easement road. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – W. 7th St., report of physical altercation between male and female. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Calispell Ave., report of suspicious circumstance. HARASSMENT – N. 1st Ave., report of several parties harassing each other. VEHICLE PROWL – Larsen Blvd., report of male looking into cars while walking through area. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Monumental Way, Cusick, report of suspicious vehicle in area. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Spokane Ave., report of suspicious circumstance. ARREST – Kelly Rose Bemis, 30, of Newport was arrested on a warrant. ARREST – Charles Adam Castro, 32, of Spokane was arrested for driving while license suspended and on a Department of Corrections detainer. Friday, Oct. 18 JUVENILE PROBLEM – W. 5th St., respondent states subject struck 6-year-old male in the back of the head. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL – Pines Rd., report that female assaulted subject. THREATENING – N. Shore Diamond Lake, respondent threatened by subject who is working next door. SEARCH WARRANT – S. Garden Ave., Newport, execution of search warrant carried. FIRE SMOKE – S. State Ave., caller reports smoke and hearing an explosion in the area. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL – S. Newport Ave., respondent hears what sounds like physical fight, can hear banging. THREATENING – W. Pine St., Newport, report of female calling and making threats to assault staff. MISSING PERSON – Allen Rd.,

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report of 12-year-old female running away. ARREST – Fertile Valley Rd., David Allan Bailey, 43, of Newport was arrested for driving under the influence. TRAFFIC HAZARD – LeClerc Rd. S., report of moose hit and in middle of roadway. ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of white camper being pulled by truck swerving all over road. ERRATIC DRIVER – W. Walnut St., Newport, report of erratic driver swerving all over. ASSAULT – S. Garden Ave., Newport, reported assault of a corrections officer. ARREST – Perry Bond Shumake, 44, of Newport was arrested for violation of a protection order. Saturday, Oct. 19 SUSPICIPOUS PERSON – Davis Lake Rd., report of truck with person sleeping inside. FISH & GAME – LeClerc Rd. S., report of moose carcass dumped. BURGLARY – Veit Rd., report of gate lock cut and rear garage door broke open. TRESPASSING – Hwy. 2, report of known male wandering property line who has been told not to be there. THREATENING – W. 5th St., report that co-worker and complainant got in fight. ANIMAL PROBLEM – Elmers Loop, report that two white pigs came up onto porch. Sunday, Oct. 20 BURGLARY – LeClerc Rd. N., report of cabin broken into damage to garage door. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. Kelly Drive, respondent heard gunshots and found what he believes to be bullet hole next to door. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Hwy. 211, respondent found tire tracks on his property. THEFT – Fertile Valley Rd., reported theft of 1980 Ford Bronco. TRESPASSING – Hwy. 2, report that male drove through complainant’s property to hunt and became belligerent with comp and then drove off. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – Kings Lake Rd., report of car driving fast. LITTERING – Wildflower Lane, report of subject throwing animal carcasses on state land. ACCIDENT – Hwy. 211, report that vehicle hit moose, two occupants, totally blocked, air bags deployed. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Camden Rd., suspected person

reported trespassing on neighbor’s property. ARREST – William John Wright, 60, of Newport was arrested for unlawful possession of legend drugs, possession with intent to manufacture or deliver marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of fireworks, possession of a stolen vehicle and carrying a concealed weapon. ARREST – Stephanie Deonne Lueders, 41,of Spokane was arrested on an out of county warrant.

WEST BONNER COUNTY Monday, Oct. 14 ACCIDENT – Edgemere Cutoff, Priest River ARREST – Hwy. 41, Oldtown, Stephen Francis Norton, 63, of Oldtown was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant out of Bonner County. Tuesday, Oct. 15 HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS – Estates Loop, Priest River TRESPASSING – Goose Creek Rd., Priest River HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS – Edgemere Cutoff, Priest River Wednesday, Oct. 16 HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS – Peterson Rd., Priest River Thursday, Oct. 17 INJURY ACCIDENT – Hwy. 57, Priest River Friday, Oct. 18 NON INJURY ACCIDENT – Dickensheet Rd., Coolin, report of a one vehicle non-injury crash. NON INJURY ACCIDENT – Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake GRAND THEFT – Jim Low Rd., Nordman ARREST – Church St., Priest River, Gordon Braae, Jr., 42, of Priest River was arrested on a warrant. ARREST – Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Shawn P. Walker, 44, of Priest River was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant. Saturday, Oct. 19 BURGLARY – Jim Low Rd., Nordman THEFT – Hwy. 57, Priest River HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS – Hwy. 57, Priest River BURGLARY – Reeder Bay Rd., Nordman Sunday, Oct. 20 No reportable incidents.

Johnathon Samuel Dorscher The universe welcomed home its brightest star as a new guiding light. Johnathon Samuel Dorscher outgrew this worldly body to shine his light for everyone. John loved to hike the trails that no one else dared to venture, he forged trails that would not have existed without the sure-footed paths that he created for everyone else to follow, and he built forts for refuge that will withstand the tests of time. John was known for his patience, his caring and loving nature, his incredible bright light that he shined on those that he loved. He was a protector of his beloveds, he was a warrior for his friends and he was the Zombie Apocalypse master. John was a loving brother to many, he was a caring and devoted friend to anyone who needed him, he was a MacGyver Jeremiah Johnson Mountain Man. If it crawled, clawed, bit, spit or chewed, he could tell you every single fact about it. He loved camping, fishing, hiking, nut-ball, duct tape and cut-off shorts. His heart was colored camo. He learned to swim in Box Canyon Dam, he jumped from Sullivan Lake bridge, he has stood on the highest points and dove without fear. John loved the mountains and nature was his church. If you want to find him today, take a hike in the woods and tell him that you miss him. He will be there to hear you. John is survived by his siblings: Camille Rogers of Medford, Oregon; Edward Dorscher of Idaho, Mikey, his big little brother, Brady, his baby hero and Evan Guthrie, his heart brother. Edward Dorscher, his father and Terry Filler, his dad, were honored to be part of his life. He will be forever kept in the hearts of his loving mother, Britta and his step-dad, Joe Noonan. John belonged to many families and is fondly remembered by numerous aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, his most beloved Babe, in-laws, out-laws, friends that are family and strangers that turned into friends. If you knew John, you knew he was on your side watching over you. His heart was bigger than his earthly body could contain. His light is shining without limits now and he is finally free to watch over all of those that he loved. The family asks that in lieu of donations, please let go of a grudge and do a random act of kindness in memory of John and his goofy smile. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 1PM at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport, WA. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com

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3 BEDROOM TRAILER No pets. Lazy Acres Trailer Park. Newport. (208) 4374502. (7-tf) IN NEWPORT 3 bedroom 2 bath. Water, sewer, garbage included. Small pets okay. $625/ month. Also, 2 bedroom available now, $569/ month. (509) 993-4705, 509-496-9686. (35-6p) Miner want ads work.

DOUBLEWIDE 3 bedroom, 2 bath. No pets. Lazy Acres Trailer Park, Newport. Price negotiable. (208) 448-2290. (37-tf) RIVERBEND VILLAGE Apartments under new management accepting new applications two and three bedrooms available now. For more information call Jennifer (509) 4470207. (37-2p) Miner want ads work.

HELP WANTED

Journeyman Foreman Tree Trimmer The District is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to work in the capacity of Journeyman Foreman Tree Trimmer. This position will report to the Line Construction Superintendent, and will perform and oversee a wide variety of vegetation maintenance activities associated with the District’s electric system infrastructure. To be considered, applicants must possess a Journeyman Lineman card (recognized by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - IBEW), and have substantial, directly related work experience related to electric power line tree trimming and other vegetation maintenance activities. The individual hired will also perform duties as a journeyman lineman on an as-needed basis (e.g., major outage events within the District). A complete job description, along with an employment application, can be found on the District’s website: www.popud.org. To be considered, applicants must mail the application, along with a resume and cover letter, to PO Box 190, Newport, WA 99156; application materials may also be e-mailed to careers@popud.org. This is a full-time, bargaining unit position represented by the IBEW, Local 77. Starting wage is $39.00/hr. + excellent benefit package. The closing date for application submissions is October 31, 2013. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Real Estate Wanted Mobile/Mfg. Homes Commercial Property Misc. Wanted Boats & Motors Cars & Trucks Motorcycles Recreational Vehicles Machinery, Tractors Logging Timber Farm & Ranch Animals for Sale Notices

HELP WANTED

Part-time Office Manager/Treasurer Position opening at Lenora Water and Sewer District. Experience in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Quickbooks and Accounting Send resume by email to Lenorawaterandsewer@gmail.com or mail to P.O. Box 297, Usk, WA 99180 Closing Date: 31 Oct 2013

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Network Administrator The District is seeking a qualified individual to perform all aspects of network administration within its IT department, associated with operations at all District facilities. This individual will be responsible for designing, maintaining, troubleshooting and evaluating computer networking and telecommunication systems. Duties would include installing, configuring and monitoring both physical and virtual computer servers; maintaining employee network, e-mail systems; and performing other daily and project-oriented responsibilities as assigned. The ideal candidate must have demonstrated skills and experience related to local and wide area network management/administration, including system configuration, troubleshooting, design/ implementation, vendor/product evaluation and user support. Demonstrated experience in the following technologies is required: Microsoft 2003 (or higher) Server, Cisco networking, Server Virtualization (preferably vmware), and VoIP Telecommunications (preferably Cisco). Any combination of education/training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information engineering or a related field is required, along with a minimum of 5 years of directly related work experience. Possession of a Network Administration Certificate is strongly preferred. An employment application and detailed job description are available at www.popud.org. Please e-mail or mail the application, along with a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to: careers@popud.org; or, P.O. Box 190, Newport, WA 99156 Attn: Human Resources. Deadline for submissions is October 31, 2013. Salary DOQ, excellent benefit package. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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5 ACRES Sacheen Lake area $36,000, Water, Power, 92 Carpenter Drive, Near Highway 211 Firehall. Lorraine, (509) 6710486, www.tourfactory. com/1010138. (38-3p)

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2000 Designer 5th Wheel Trailer .................................. $11,995 2003 Chev Silverado 4x4 Excab ....................................$9,995 1990 Ford F250 4X4 ............$7,995 1996 Sandpiper 26ft 5th Wheel..............................$5,995 2006 Saturn Ion 4D..............$5,495 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser........$3,995 1997 Cadillac Deville 4D ......$3,995 1965 Dodge Dart ...................$3,995 1989 Ford F150 Truck 4x4 ..$2,995 2000 Ford Windstar Van .....$3,495 1978 Chev 3/4 Ton 4x4 Truck.......................................$2,495 1992 Ford Aerostar Van 4WD ........................................$2,495 1998 Chev 4x4 Pickup w/Canopy..............................$2,395 1994 Ford Ranger Pick up w/Canopy..............................$1,995

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CHIROPRACTIC Camas Center Medical & Dental Services Ryan Leisy, DC - (509) 447-7111 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119

COUNSELING Molly Phillips, LICSW, CMHS, GMHS

Licensed Counselor, Many Insurances Accepted 415 W. Walnut, Newport, WA -- (509) 671-0226

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

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

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HEALTH CLINICS Kaniksu Health Services Priest River Medical Clinic

Family Practice, Minor Emergencies Behavioral Health Mon. & Wed., 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tue. & Thu., 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (208) 448-2321

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MASSAGE THERAPY Harmony Healing Arts Center Gloria Campbell -- 448-2623 47 10th -- Priest River

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Lois A. Ernst, Licensed Massage Therapist 322 S. Washington -- Newport -- 447-3898

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

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

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PHYSICAL THERAPY Priest River Rehab Services

A Service of Bonner General Hospital Tim Gray, P.T. -- 448-4151 Mon.-Wed.-Fri. - 9-5 • Tues. & Thurs. 9-4

Core Physical Therapy

at Club Energy • Newport Gary Schneider PT • (509) 671-3122 Monday thru Friday By Appointment

PODIATRIST -- FOOT SPECIALIST Douglas K. Monson, D.P.M.

Patients seen at Newport Hospital twice a month 509-926-2848 -- Call for appointments

PRINTING Printing & Design . . . at The Miner

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

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Your right to know and be informed of the functions of your government are embodied in public notices. In that self-government charges all citizens to be informed, this newspaper urges every citizen to read and study these notices. We strongly advise those citizens seeking further information to exercise their right of access to public records and public meetings. 2013307 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE No. 13-2-00136-1 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION In re: STEWART PORTER, an individual dealing in his separate property, Plaintiff, vs. Todd and Carolyn Guthrie, husband and wife;

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Country Hardware Store, Inc., a corporation organized in the State of Washington; State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services Division of Child Support, an arm of Washington State government; Town of Ione, a government municipal corporation and other unknown John Does One through Ten and Jane Does One through Ten. Defendants.

Summons by Publication The State of Washington to the said Todd and Carolyn Guthrie, husband and wife; and other unknown John Does One through Ten and Jane Does One through Ten and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein, defendants: You, and each of you, are hereby summoned to appear with sixty (60) days after the date of first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after the 18 day of September, 2013, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and serve a

copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for the plaintiff, at their office below stated; and, in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demands of the complaint in this action which has been filled with the clerk of said court. The object of this action is to foreclose a Deed of Trust as a mortgage on real estate in Pend Oreille County, Washington, described as: That portion of Government Lot 4, Section 6, Township 37 North, Range 43 E.W.M., described as follows: Commencing at corner No.1 and the True Point of Beginning of the property, CONTINUED ON 8B

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Automotive

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Automotive

We Offer: • Brakes • Engine • Air Conditioning Performance • Oil Changes • Electronics • Engine Repair • Diagnostics • Transmission • Steering & Repair Suspension • Full Service • Exhaust Service Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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Contracting

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Dog Boarding

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Blanchard Inn Tues. - Thurs. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. -8 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hwy 41 & Geaudreau Ln. Blanchard • 208-437-3137

Dog Boarding & Training

Send your dogs to the Farm to play while you are away!

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Chimney Sweep

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Concrete

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Operating Since 1980 Professional, Experienced, Friendly Service Clean, Inspect, Masonry Repair Licensed and Bonded

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Electrical Services

Equipment

Flood Services

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BONNER SAW & POWER EQUIPMENT

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

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Florist Florist

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Fuel

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Handyman Service

PRIEST RIVER FAMILY OIL

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“Our Variety Shows”

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Flowers Plants Chocolates Balloons Tuxedos Gifts

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Health Foods

Heating/AC

MOUNTAIN HARVEST HEALTH FOODS

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• Natural & Organic Foods • Herbs, Vitamins & Supplements • Organic Juices & Smoothies

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Printing

Printing & Design at the Miner Layout Services to Full Color Printing “Where our High Standards Meet Yours” Corner of Hwy 2 & Spokane Ave. (509) 447-2433

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217 N State Ave. Oldtown, ID

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

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24 hr. Commercial/Public Card Lock Fuels INCLUDE: • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline HOME DELIVERIES INCLUDE: • Stove Oil • Furnace Oil • Highway Diesel • Off-Road Diesel • Unleaded Gasoline Propane, Lubricants, Filters and Fuel Additives Available On-Site

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Heating/AC

• Heat Pumps • Geothermal

YOUR HEATING COOLING & REFRIGERATION EXPERTS RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Carrier

• Furnaces • Radiant Heat

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

Installations • Service Free Quotes

Complete Heating, Cooling & Duct Systems

Gas Fireplaces & Inserts

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WINDSHIELDS WHILE-U-WAIT Mon-Fri. 7-5 Sat 8-12

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EVERYTHING INTERNET Fiber - $49.95/Month Wireless Web Services Internet Telephone

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Flood Services

HOUSE FLOODED - BROKEN PIPE?

Flood Dryout Services Mold Inspection & Remediation Remodeling & Repairs Friendly Pre Purchase Home Inspections Insurance Claims Consulting Brooks Swanson (CMI) (CMRC) General Contractor RCT-13983 ALLAMA5940N5

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Recycling

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Storage

Toilets - Portable

Veterinary

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Portable Service

PRIEST RIVER MINI STORAGE 5 Sizes

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Portable Chemical Toilets 2654 E. Hwy 2 • Oldtown, ID Rent by the day, week, biweekly, month

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(208) 437-2145 Small & Large Animal Medicine & Surgery Brian Dockins DVM

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|| CONTINUED FROM 7B which is 347.9 feet South and 334.5 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Lot 4, running thence South 27 degrees East 49.1 feet; thence South 24 degrees East 98.4 feet; thence South 12 feet; thence East 63 feet; thence North 28 feet; thence East 23 feet; thence North 19 degrees East 89.5 feet; thence North 60 degrees 124.5 feet; thence North 60 degrees West 192.3 feet; thence South 37 degrees 30’ West 102.3 feet; thence South 52 degrees 71.0 feet to the True Point of Beginning, known as Tax 43C and 39B on the County Assessor’s Tax Rolls. against the claim of the defendants and anyone of them. Dated: September 16, 2013. Lambarth Law Office /s/Douglas D. Lambarth Douglas D. Lambarth, #1200 Attorney For Plantiff File original of your response with the Clerk of the Court at: Pend Oreille County Superior Court PO Box 5020 229 S, Garden Ave, Newport, WA 99156 Serve a copy of your response on: Plaintiff’s Lawyer Douglas D. Lambarth Lambarth Law Office PO Box 366 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2013. (33-6)

________________ 2013305 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON County of Pend Oreille No. 13-2-00149-3 Summons by Publication In re: Jane E. Shaver, a single woman, Plaintiff, and Ethel A Taylor, a widow; Helen Naccarato, a married woman dealing in her separate property; and such other unknown heirs or persons who may have a claimed interest in said real property; John Does One through Ten and Jane Does One through Ten. Defendants Summons by Publication The State of Washington to the said Ethel A Taylor, a widow; Helen Naccarato, a married woman dealing in her separate property; and such other unknown heirs or persons who may have a claimed interest in said real property; John Does One through Ten and Jane Does One through Ten in the real estate described in the complaint herein, defendants: You, and each of you, are hereby summoned to appear with sixty (60) days after the date of first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixth (60) days after the 18 day of September, 2013, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for the plaintiff, at their office below stated; and, in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demands of the complaint is this action which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of this action is to quiet title in plaintiff to real estate in Pend Oreille County, Washington, described as: Lot 1, Block 3 of Jacob Martin’s Addition to the Town of Newport, Washington, Plat Book 1, page 14, records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, Washington. against the claim of the

defendants and any one of them. Dated: September 16, 2013. Lambarth Law Office /s/ Douglas D. Lambarth Douglas D. Lambarth, #1200 Attorney for Plaintiff File Original of your response with the clerk of the court at: Pend Oreille County Superior Court PO Box 5020 229 S. Garden Ave. Newport, WA 99156 Serve a copy of your response on: Plaintiff’s Lawyer Douglas D. Lambarth P.O. Box 366 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2013. (35-4)

________________ 2013313 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7303.24134 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Nationstar Mortgage LLC Grantee: Ramon D. Overland and Barbara A. Overland, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2006 0290125 Tax Parcel ID No.: 433502520070 Abbreviated Legal: L70 & 71 B l River Edge Est, Pend Oreille Co., WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud. gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/ fc/index.cfm?webListAc tion=search&searchstat e=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800606-4819. Web site: http:// nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On November 1, 2013, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: Lots 70 and 71 in Block 1 of RIVER EDGE ESTATES, Plat Book 3, Pages 164, 164A and 164C, Records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, Washington. Commonly known as: 1492 Larch Lane Cusick, WA 99119 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/13/06,

recorded on 11/17/06, under Auditor’s File No. 2006 0290125, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from Ramon D Overland and Barbara A Overland, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Frontier Title and Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Americanwest Bank, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Bank of America, N.A. to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, under an Assignment/ Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20130315345. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 06/27/2013 Monthly Payments $97,725.60 Late Charges $0.00 Lender’s Fees & Costs $3,738.57 Total Arrearage $101,464.17 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $1,000.00 Title Report $1,080.31 Statutory Mailings $31.62 Recording Costs $29.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $2,210.93 Total Amount Due: $103,675.10 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $395,512.18, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 12/01/10, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on November 1, 2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 10/21/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 10/21/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 10/21/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Ramon D Overland 1492 Larch Lane Cusick, WA 99119 Barbara A Overland 1492 Larch Lane Cusick, WA

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________________ 2013334 SALE OF TIMBER T A C O M A - F LY I N G GOOSE TIMBER SALE ADVERTISEMENT Kalispel Indian Reservation- Usk, WA. Sealed bids, in duplicate, on forms provided therefore, marked outside “Proposal for Timber, Tacoma-Flying Goose Timber Sale” addressed to the Kalispel Tribe P.O.B. 39 Usk, WA. 99180 Attn: Forestry, will be received until 1:00pm local time October 28, 2013 or hand delivered to the Kalispel Tribal Office on the Kalispel Indian Reservation (1981 N. Leclerc Rd.) in Usk, WA. for the purchase of merchantable timber designated for removal. This timber sale contains approximately 104 acres with 65 acres to be logged, with an estimated volume of 249,039 board feet of sawlogs 5.5 inches DIB and greater scaling diameter on a sixteen foot

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log. Species consisting of 66.760 mbf of Grand fir, 2.356 mbf of Western Red Cedar 8+ inch diameter, 45.356 mbf of Douglas fir/ Western Larch 6-11 inch diameter, 59.440 mbf of Douglas fir/Western Larch 12+ inch diameter, 7.543 mbf of Ponderosa Pine 6-10” inch diameter, 5.583 mbf of Ponderosa Pine 11+ inch diameter and 62.001 mbf of Lodgepole Pine sawlogs will be cut and hauled. The above volume estimates are not guaranteed. Each bidder must state the price per thousand board feet per bid group (Scribner Decimal “C” log scale) that will be paid for sawlogs cut and scaled. No bids of less than $210.42 per thousand board feet for Doug fir/Western Larch 6-10”diameter sawlogs, $181.97 per thousand board feet for Doug fir/ Western Larch 11”+diameter sawlogs $197.59 per thousand board feet for Grand fir sawlogs, $197.59 per thousand board feet of Lodgepole Pine sawlogs, $629.99 per thousand board feet Western Red Cedar 8”+ diameter sawlogs, and $116.55 per thousand board feet for Ponderosa Pine 6-10” diameter sawlogs and $169.95 for Ponderosa Pine 11”+ diameter sawlogs will be accepted. This sale is a fixed rate, or unadjusted stumpage rate sale. Removal of Smallwood Products will be charged at stated fixed rates based on tonnage. If these products are removed, weight will be by certified scales only. No estimates for these products were performed. Minimum bid rates for All Species Hew Wood <4”DIB and All species Pulp/Chip wood <4”DIB will be negotiated. Bid deposits in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, bank draft, irrevocable letter of credit, or postal money order made payable to the Kalispel Tribe, or cash in the amount of $_5,300.00______ must accompany each sealed bid. The deposit of the apparent highest bidder and of others who submit written requests to have their bids considered for acceptance will be retained pending acceptance or rejection of the bids. All other deposits will be returned following completion of the bidding. The deposit of the successful bidder will be applied as part of the purchase price against timber cut on this logging unit, or retained as liquidated damages if the bidder fails to execute the contract and furnish a satisfactory performance bond in the amount of $_10,600.00______ within 30 days of the acceptance of the bid and/or before logging operations commence, whichever is sooner. The performance bond may be in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash, or negotiable United States Securities or other form acceptable to the BIA SuperintendentSpokane Agency. The right to waive technical defects and to reject any and all bids is reserved. Payments and deposits shall be by electronic funds transfer at the purchaser’s bank through the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to the Treasury Department using instructions furnished separately by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Payments and deposits are due on the date specified using instructions furnished separately by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Before bids are submitted , full information concerning the timber, road requirements, conditions of sale, use of irrevocable letter of credit, and the submission of bids should be obtained from the Kalispel Tribe, POB. 39 Usk, WA.

99180. Sale information including the prospectus and bid package may be obtained from the Kalispel Tribe-Forestry Dept. POB 39, Usk, WA. 99180 or by calling 509-445-1147 XT: 7284. Published in The Newport Miner October 9, 16, and 23, 2013. (36-3)

________________ 2013336 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY No. 13-4-00043-5 Probate Notice to Creditors (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of Johnny Franklin Smith, Deceased. Please take notice The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: October 16, 2013 /s/ Mary Sue Siemsen Mary Sue Siemsen, Personal Representative Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner October 16, 23 and 30, 2013. (37-3)

________________ 2013333 PUBLIC NOTICE Chippewa Water and Sewer District Commissioners will hold a budget hearing for the purpose of fixing and adopting the 2014 budget at their November 7, 2013 meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the water office on McInnis Street. /s/Karyn Lovell Karyn Lovell Clerk Published in The Newport Miner October 23 and 30, 2013. (38-2)

_________________ 2013338 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7023.105631 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Citibank N.A., as Trustee for Wachovia Loan Trust 2005-SD1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-SD1 Grantee: Daniel D. Dugan and Kimberly A. Dugan, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 241671 Tax Parcel ID No.: 443008340001 Abbreviated Legal: Ptn SE 1/4 SW 1/4 8-30-44 W of Rd Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN

WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud. gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ index.cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate=WA& filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear. I. On November 22, 2013, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of Pend Oreille, State of Washington: That part of the Southeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 8, Township 30 North, Range 44 East of the Willamette Meridian, Pend Oreille County, Washington. Lying Westerly of State Highway No. 211 (formerly No. 6-B) as existing on August 20, 1965. Commonly known as: 541 Highway 211 Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 01/14/98, recorded on 01/23/98, under Auditor’s File No. 241671, records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Daniel D. Dugan and Kimberly A. Dugan, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Pend Oreille Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company, a Washington corporation, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Successor by Merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association to Citibank N.A., as Trustee for Wachovia Loan Trust 2005-SD1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005SD1, under an Assignment/ Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20110309479. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 07/15/2013 Monthly Payments $11,550.22 Late Charges $440.00 Lender’s Fees &

Costs $1,037.94 Total Arrearage $13,028.16 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $900.00 Title Report $470.21 Statutory Mailings $21.08 Recording Costs $16.00 Postings $ 7 0 . 0 0 To t a l C o s t s $1,477.29 Total Amount Due: $14,505.45 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $85,519.21, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 08/01/12, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on November 22, 2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 11/11/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 11/11/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 11/11/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Daniel D. Dugan 541 Highway 211 Newport, WA 99156 Daniel D. Dugan PO Box 436 Colbert, WA 99005-436 Kimberly A. Dugan 541 Highway 211 Newport, WA 99156 Kimberly A. Dugan PO Box 436 Colbert, WA 99005-436 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 04/16/13, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 04/16/13 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled CONTINUED ON 9B

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CONTINUED FROM 8B to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www. USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 07/15/2013 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Neang Avila (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7023.105631) 1002.247213-File No. Published in The Newport Miner October 23 and November 13, 2013. (38, 41)

_________________ 2013339 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: 7303.24160 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Nationstar Mortgage LLC Grantee: James F. Skjold, an unmarried man Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2007 0292209 Ta x P a r c e l I D N o . : 4333002030001 Abbreviated Legal: Tax 2, 2-30-43 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877894-4663). Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_ foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=s earch&searchstate=WA&f ilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice. org/what-clear. I. On November 22, 2013, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Hall of Justice, 229 South Garden Avenue in the City of Newport, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real

property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington: That part of Government Lot 3 in Section 2, Township 30 North, Range 43 E.W.M. described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Easterly right of way line of Fertile Valley Road (County Road No. 19) with the North line of Government Lot 3; thence, Easterly along the North line of said Government Lot 3 a distance of 660 feet; thence, Southwesterly along a line parallel with the Easterly right of way line of County Road No. 19 a distance of 660 feet; thence, West on a line parallel with the North line of said Government Lot 3 to an intersection with the Easterly right of way line of County Road No. 19 a distance of 660 feet, more or less; thence, Northeasterly along the Easterly right of way line of County Road No. 19 to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 5820 Fertile Valley Road Newport, WA 99156 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 04/24/07, recorded on 04/30/07, under Auditor’s File No. 2007 0292209, records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington, from James F Skjold, presumptively subject to the community interest of his spouse, and Kathleen Skjold, as Grantor, to Landsafe Title of Washington, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Bank of America, N.A. to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 20130315798. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 07/22/2013 Monthly Payments $28,980.16 Late Charges $1,215.36 Lender’s Fees & Costs $2,177.93 Total Arrearage $32,373.45 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $750.00 Title Report $0.00 Statutory Mailings $0.00 Recording Costs $31.00 Postings $0.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $781.00 To t a l A m o u n t D u e : $33,154.45 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $137,595.91, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 11/01/10, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on November 22, 2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs

and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 11/11/13 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 11/11/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 11/11/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS James F Skjold 5820 Fertile Valley Road Newport, WA 99156 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of 5820 Fertile Valley Road Newport, WA 99156 Kathleen Skjold 5820 Fertile Valley Road Newport, WA 99156 James F Skjold 311 Sacheen Terrace Drive Newport, WA 99156 Un-

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known Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of 5820 Fertile Valley Road Newport, WA 99156 Kathleen Skjold 311 Sacheen Terrace Drive Newport, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 04/15/13, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 04/16/13 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s

Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www. USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 07/22/2013 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Kathy Taggart (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7303.24160) 1002.253546-File No. Published in The Newport Miner October 23 and November 13, 2013. (38, 41)

________________ 2013342 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING The Commission of Pub-

lic Hospital District No.1 of Pend Oreille County, Washington will conduct a budget hearing to review the 2014 Public Hospital District budget beginning at 12:00 p.m. on November 15, 2013 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, 2013. The next Regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners will occur one week earlier than usual due to the Thanksgiving holiday on November 21, 2013. 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 23 and 30, 2013. (38-2)

_________________ 2013349 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE BY SEALED BID PEND OREILLE COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO ACTION OF THE Board of

County Commissioners Pend Oreille County, State of Washington, the following Pend Oreille County real property has been declared surplus and is to be sold by SEALED BID to the highest and best bidder meeting or exceeding the minimum bid requirements. Sealed bids must be received by the Pend Oreille County Treasurer’s Office not later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2013. Bids can be delivered to the Pend Oreille County Treasurer’s Office in person at 625 W. 4th Street, Newport, Washington 99156 or by mail at PO Box 5080, Newport, Washington 99156-5080. The bid envelope must be addressed to the Pend Oreille County Treasurer’s Office and clearly marked on the outside, “BID-County Surplus Property.” Bid must include a written statement, signed by the bidder, and include the PID number or the GEO number for which bid is made, printed name of the bidder and the name and mailing address with telephone number of the party to whom the property should be titled. Additionally, 10% of the bid amount must be included with each bid as a security deposit towards the purchase price. Payments must be in the form of a bank-certified or cashier’s check made payable to Pend Oreille County Treasurer. No personal or business checks will be

accepted. The successful bidder must pay the remaining balance of their bid to the Pend Oreille County Treasurer within 48 hours of bid acceptance or the security deposit will be forfeited. Bids will not be accepted for less than the minimum bid amount as noted. The properties are offered “as is-whereis, with no warranties expressed or implied.” Bids will be rejected if there are any sale conditions noted by the bidder or if bid submitted is incomplete. The County Treasurer reserves the right to waive minor informalites or irregularites. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bids are subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners of Pend Oreille County, Washington. No real estate contracts will be offered through this bid process. Security deposits of unsuccessful bidders will be returned within 20 business days after the Pend Oreille County Treasurer has executed and processed the property transfer to the person(s) submitting the highest and best bid. If the successful bidder fails to complete required property transfer documents within 5 business days from date of notice, the County Treasurer will accept the next highest and best bid if that bid does not fall below the minimum bid established CONTINUED ON 10B

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2013353 THE GEM STATE MINER (USPS 4119-30)

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685 1A. Title of publication: The Newport Miner. 1B. Publication No. 3844-000. 2. Date of filing: October 23,2013. 3. Frequency of Issue: Weekly (Wednesday). 3A. No. of issues published annually: 52 3B. annual subscription price: $25.00 4. Location of known office of publication: 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156 5. Location of headquarters of general business offices of publishers: Same. 6. Names and addresses of publisher and managing editor: Publisher, Frederick J. Willenbrock II; Managing Editor, Michelle Nedved, 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156. 7. Owner: Willenbrock Publications, Inc.; 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156. (Frederick and Susan Willenbrock II), 121 Elu Beach Road, Newport, WA 99156. 8. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holder: NONE.

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685 1A. Title of publication: Gem State Miner. 1B. Publication No. 4119-30. 2. Date of filing: October 23, 2013. 3. Frequency of Issue: Weekly (Wednesday). 3A. No. of issues published annually: 52 3B. annual subscription price: $25.00 4. Location of known office of publication: 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156 5. Location of headquarters of general business offices of publishers: Same. 6. Names and addresses of publisher and editor: Publisher, Frederick J. Willenbrock II; Managing Editor: Michelle Nedved, 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156. 7. Owner: Willenbrock Publications, Inc.; 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156. (Frederick and Susan Willenbrock II), 121 Elu Beach Road, Newport, WA 99156. 8. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holder: NONE.

EXTENT AND NATURE OF CIRCULATION Average Actual No. No. copies Copies of Each Issue Single in Issue Preceding Published 12 Months Nearest to Filing Date A. Total number of Copies (net press run) 3750 3800

EXTENT AND NATURE OF CIRCULATION Average Actual No. No. copies Each Issue in Issue Preceding Published 12 Months Nearest to Filing Date A. Total number of Copies (net press run)………… 750 800

B. Paid Circulation: 1. Mailed outside-county paid subscriptions 550 2. Mailed in-county paid subscriptions 1550 3. Paid Distribution outside mails including sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales, and other paid distribution outside USPS 1000 4. Paid distribution by other classes of mail through the USPS 0

B. Paid Circulation: 1. Mailed outside county paid subscriptions 20 2. Mailed in-county paid subscriptions…… 15 3. Paid Distribution outside mails including sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales, and other paid distribution outside USPS…………. 390 4. Paid distribution by other classes of mail through the USPS….. 0

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1040 0

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

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0 0

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350 0

560 522

D. Free or nominal rate distribution (by mail and outside the mail) 1. Free or nominal rate outside-county copies.. 0 2. Free or nominal rate in county copies……… 0 3. Free or nominal rate Distribution through USPS by Other Classes of mail 0 4. Free or nominal rate Distribution outside the mail (carrier or other means) 15

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E. Total free or nominal rate distribution

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3119

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537

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681

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263

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3750

3800

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

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CONTINUED FROM 9B upon approval of the Board of County Commissioners. All bids will be opened and publicly read on November 18, 2013 beginning at 1:00 p.m at the Pend Oreille County Commissioner’s Regular Meeting to be held in the Board of County Commissioners Chambers, 625 W. 4th St. Newport, Washington 99156. All bidders and any other interested people are invited to be present. Successful bids are expected to be awarded within 48 hours following bid opening. Property Details PID #26814/GEO #453113510056. Legal Description: Lots 8 and 9 Blk 1 Halford’s. Approximate property location: 346 N. Quail Avenue, Newport, WA 99156. Minimum Bid: $31,000.00 PID #18214/GEO #453233510011. Legal Description: Lot 11 Blk A Pleasant View, Approximate property location: 171 Pleasant Dr. E., Newport, WA 99156. Minimum Bid: $45,000.00 PID #18217/GEO #453233510040. Legal Description: Tracts A & D Pleasant View, Approximate property location: 46 Anne Way, Newport, WA 99156. Minimum Bid: $13,500.00 PID #18318/GEO #453234519039. Legal Description: Lot 28 Blk B Pleasant View, Approximate property location: 10 Anne Way, Newport, WA 99156. Minimum Bid: $21,500.00 PID #26991/GEO #453101110001. Legal Description: NE ¼ NE ¼ NE ¼; E ½ SE ¼ NE ¼ NE ¼; E 1/2 NE ¼ SE ¼ NE ¼ N of County Rd. 01-

31-45. Approximate property location: 1157 Bench Road, Newport, WA 99156. Minimum Bid: $45,000.00 DATED this 18th day of October, 2013. /s/ Terri Miller Terri Miller, Treasurer Pend Oreille County Published in The Newport Miner October 23 and 30, 2013. (38-2)

________________ 2013350 SELKIRK SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Engineering Services Selkirk School District, Pend Oreille County, Washington, is seeking statements of qualifications, by 12:30 pm, November 13, 2013, from qualified engineering consultants to provide services including but not limited to wastewater facility planning and design, paving, sidewalks, and storm water analysis, planning, and design, and other civil engineeringrelated work upon request. Qualifications are to be sent to: Selkirk School District, P.O. Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA, 99153. Qualifications submitted after the due date will not be considered. Consultants accept all risks of late delivery of mailed submittals regardless of fault. Submittal packages are to be no more than 20 8-1/2 x 11 pages including cover letter and supporting documents. Additional information, including more detail regarding the requested services, submittal requirements, and the evaluation process is available upon request by calling Debra Mathews at (509)446-2951.

Selkirk School District reserves the right to reject any and all submittals and to waive irregularities and informalities in the submittal and evaluation process. This RFQ does not obligate the School District to pay any costs incurred by respondents in the preparation and submission of their statement of qualifications. Furthermore, the RFQ does not obligate the School District to accept or contract for any expressed or implied services. Selkirk School District observes Federal Equal Employment Opportunity requirements. Funding may be provided by Community Development Block Grant or other Housing & Urban Development monies, or other agency funding sources. Dated this 23 day of October, 2013. Debra Mathews Administrative Secretary Published in The Newport Miner October 23 and 30, 2013. (38-2)

_________________ 2013351 PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING Pursuant to RCW 54.16.080, there will be a public hearing at 1:00 p.m., November 5, 2013, to review the proposed Year 2014 Budget of the Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County. The public hearing will take place in the Newport Administration Offices, Newport Conference

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Room, 130 N. Washington Avenue, Newport, WA. The public is invited to attend and be heard. Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner October 23 and 30, 2013. (38-2)

_________________ 2013354 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON For Pend Oreille County No. 13-4-00044-3 Probate Notice to Creditors (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of Laura Elizabeth Soderberg, Deceased. Please Take Notice The above Court has appointed me as Administrator of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

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Date of First Publication of this Notice: October 23, 2013 /s/ Diane V. Mouton Diane V. Mouton, Administrator Denise Stewart Attorney at Law PLLC PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 Published in The Newport Miner October 23, 30 and November 6, 2013. (38-3)

_________________ 2013355 LEGAL NOTICE PEND OREILLE COUNTY FAIR BOARD The annual meeting of the Pend Oreille County Fair Corporation is November 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pend Oreille County Fair Office. The presence of at least twenty corporation members (Pend Oreille County residents) is required to validate the election of Board Members. Board members with terms expiring are: Barb Cordes, Cusick; Patti Cutshall, Usk; David Graves, Newport; Lori Hanson, Elk. Nominees are: Chuck Armstrong, Usk; Barb Cordes, Cusick; Patti Cutshall, Usk; David Graves, Newport; Lori Hanson, Elk; Sarah McDaniel, Newport; Debbie Tesdahl. Opportunity for nominations from the floor will be provided at the meeting. The nominating committee consisting of Amanda Driver, Garth Hanson and Joyce Montgomery for publication in the Newport Miner October 23 and October 30, 2013 has submitted this ballot. By-Laws of the Pend Oreille County Fair Corporation; Article VI. Duties

of Officers and Personnel; The Treasurer shall: 5. Remit any cash residue within the Revolving Fund to the County Treasurer by December 1. Changed to read as; 5. Remit any cash residue within the Revolving Fund to the County Treasurer by the date the County Treasurer designates. The secretary of the Pend Oreille County Fair Corporation has submitted this change for publication in the Newport Miner October 23 and October 30, 2013. LEGAL NOTICE Joyce L. Montgomery, Secretary /s/ Joyce L. Montgomery Published in The Newport Miner October 23 and October 30, 2013. (38-2)

_________________ 2013356 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hospital District #2 will hold a Public Hearing November 4th, 3:30pm for the purpose of paying bills, finalizing the Year 2014 Budget, and to propose a property tax revenue increase pursuant to RCW 84.55.120. The meeting will take place at the Administrative Office, located in Fire Station 23, 390442 SR 20, Ione, just south of the Historic Tiger Store. /s/ John Rumelhart Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner October 23 and 30, 2013. (38-2)

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2013357 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on October 18th, 2013, receive a complete application from Donald C. Powell requesting a variance from the Pend Oreille County Building Regulations (Chapter XX.84), to construct a 27 ft. high Single Family Residence 5 ft. from the side property line, and a detached Garage 1 ft. from the front property line). The Pend Oreille County building regulations require all structures to be placed/ constructed at least 25 feet from the front property line and a 27 ft. high structure must be 7 ft. from the side property line. location: 163 Trask Rd. (Diamond Lake); Within Sec. 01, T30N, R44E, WM. Any person desiring to express their views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Community Development Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted to the County no later than 4:30 PM November 7th, 2013 after which a public hearing will be held at 6:00pm November 12th 2013 in Cusick at the Community Center. Dated: Oct. 21, 2013 Published in The Newport Miner October 23, 2013. (38)

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2012358 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on Oct. 18, 2013 receive a Conditional Use Permit Application and associated SEPA checklist submitted by Tracie Brown for the permitting of “A Tow” towing Company. Location: 212 Silverbirch Rd. Within Sec. 19, T31N, R46EWM. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 W. 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Mike Lithgow, Director. Written comments from the public may be submitted to the County no later than November. 7th, 2013. Required permits: Conditional Use Permit, all other applicable state and federal permits. Date of permit application: October 18, 2013 Date of determination of completeness: October 21, 2013 Date of notice of application: October 21, 2013 Published in The Newport Miner October 23 and 30, 2013. (38-2)

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