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Demonstrators pack last shoreline meeting Ecology makes some concessions to county BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Demonstrators from the Pend Oreille County chapter of the Citizens Alliance for Property Rights, packed the commission chambers Monday, Oct. 22, to hear the last workshop on the Shoreline Master Program. Gregg Dohrn, the consultant who has been facilitating the SMP process, told county commissioners that negotiations with the state Department of Ecology had resulted in some

ways to individually address the If the county makes larger stansetback controversy. Setbacks – the dard setbacks, Ecology would be distance from the water where no receptive to individualized decisions development is allowed – have been regarding setbacks. one of the most “Not to the point of controversial parts wholly embracing it, “I say no compromise, of the SMP. but some,” Dohrn said. we stand and fight.” Dohrn said that The county has been Ecology, which has negotiating with EcolDan Smith the final say on ogy, Dohrn said. One of accepting the SMP, the results was that if has been insistent the standard setbacks on standard buffers for most of the are increased to Ecology’s liking, shorelines. Ecology would not apthey would likely approve four ways prove an SMP that didn’t have sufto consider exceptions on a case by ficiently large setbacks. case basis. “It is the way state law is met,” Dohrn said. SEE SHORELINE, 2A

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More than 30 people attended the county commissioners Shoreline Master Program workshop to let commissioners know their thoughts on the Shoreline Master Program. Organized by the Pend Oreille County Chapter of the Citizen’s Alliance for Property Rights, many carried signs decrying the new setbacks. Here Wayne Schettle heads into the meeting.

PUD selects Jordan as general manager Finance manager has worked for 18 years with the district BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – An 18-year employee of the Pend Oreille Public Utility District is the new general manager. The PUD board of commissioners voted unanimously to appoint John Jordan after an executive session Tuesday morning, Oct. 23. Since 1994, Jordan has served as director of finance and administrative services for the district. He assumes the role of general manger immediately, but it will take a few weeks to determine how his role in the finance department will be filled. “John has long demonstrated his commitment to the district. It has always been evident

that he has the public’s and the district’s best interest at heart, and we look forward to his able leadership in this position,” commission president Dan Peterson told The Miner after Tuesday’s meeting. Jordan Jordan takes over from Jay Pickett, who served as general manage for five months before he and the board mutually decided to end their relationship early after a review Oct. 2. Pickett replaced Bob Geddes, who was general manager for Pend Oreille for 11 years before taking a position at the Lewis County PUD last December. Jordan was one of five internal applicants that applied for the SEE PUD, 2A

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Cusick Mayor Bob Spencer talks on his cell phone while a worker from Loon Lake Sand and Excavating removes some dirt from the road behind him Wednesday, Oct. 17. The riverbank will be planted with native plants next spring. Willow brush will be planted at the bottom of the bank in November.

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Riverbank stabilization project nearly complete BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

CUSICK – Cusick mayor Bob Spencer has 6,000 willows in his yard. He is waiting for the willow brush to go dormant for the season so they can be planted along the newly stabilized riverbank along River Road. “We’ll probably plant them about mid-November,” Spencer said. Planting the native willow

brush at the base of the bank will further stabilize the bank, he said. River Road is the road running along the Pend Oreille River, south of Cusick. The road was in danger of collapse following the heavy rains in 2011, when the river rose to within about 18 inches of the road, Spencer said. As an emergency measure, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers brought in 6,000 tons of rock to

help keep the bank from collapsing 2011. “If the bank goes, the road goes, if the road goes the water line goes,” Spencer said. “Everybody in Cusick and Usk and the reservation would be without water.” In addition to water and sewer lines running along the road, there are electric lines, fiber optic lines and phone lines in place there, he said. Osprey Landing and Eagles

|| American flag missing in Newport NEWPORT – The large American flag in Centennial Plaza broke from its ropes during a recent wind storm and fell to the pavement. Before anyone could get to it someone apparently picked it up and took it. The flag was valued at more than $500 and was paid for by area veterans and the city. Anyone with information about the flag should contact the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s office or return it to the Pend Oreille County Museum.

Trick-or-treat in downtown Newport NEWPORT – Local kids will be out in force on Halloween, Wednesday, Oct. 31, trick-or-treating at local businesses in Newport. The city will be cooking hotdogs and handing out cocoa. Look for signs in area business windows downtown to

Landing RV parks are also located along the road. Eagles Landing is vacant as the owners decide what to do with it. The town of Cusick applied for money to stabilize the riverbank. The state Department of Ecology awarded grants for most of the costs, but the Pend Oreille Public Utility Distirct also contributed, Spencer said. SEE RIVERBANK, 2A

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Diamond Lake boat launch will close for winter SPOKANE – New this season, the Diamond Lake boat launch, operated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, will be gated for the season, beginning in November. Reconstruction of the boat launch was recently completed and it included a steel gate at the entrance for the first time. Madonna Luers, public information officer for WDFW, said upgrades done this summer and fall included a new gate, which allows the agency to close access to the site, as they do at the end of the fishing season at other lakes, such as Davis and Sacheen. They do this to protect the facilities, she said. Luers said since this is new at Diamond Lake, the launch

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Due to budget cuts, Pend Oreille County road maintenance projects have taken a hit, and the public has taken notice. This year, $600,000 worth of property tax levy power went to the county’s current expense fund instead of roads.

The county has used a levy shift to balance the budget since 2005, and commissioners have said they could take close to $400,000 again in 2013 to balance a budget and avoid cuts in other departments. This spring, the county commissioners got a warning from directors of the state’s County SEE ROADS, 2A

will remain open for a couple weeks after the fishing season, which ends the last day of October, to allow shoreline homeowners with boats to retrieve them. The launch will reopen when fishing season begins in April. When the launch is open for the season, the launch will be closed overnight from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Revaluation notices coming soon NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County property owners will soon find out if their property values changed in the latest assessments. The assessor’s office will mail revaluation notices Friday, Oct. 26. From that date, owners have 30 days to contact the county and appeal to the board of equalization if they disagree with their assessed property value. Only those whose

property value changed will receive a notice in the mail, but anyone may appeal in that time period. There is no fee for filing an appeal, but a petition form must be filed. For more information on how to appeal, or to obtain a form, visit the board of equalization page on the county website, www.pendoreilleco.org. You can also contact the assessor’s office at 509-447-4312, or the board of equalization clerk at 509-447-2712. The clerk’s office is located within the county commissioners’ office on the main floor of the old county courthouse at 625 W. Fourth St., Newport, and the assessor’s office is on the top floor. Many property values dropped. Especially in the Newport area, foreclosures hurt property values, but waterfront values were up. The assessments are based on sales statistics gathered up to Jan. 1, 2012. This year’s home sales won’t affect values until next year’s new assessments.

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SHORELINE | Hot button election issue FROM PAGE 1

People seeking to build closer than the standard setback could apply for a variance, which would have to be approved by both Ecology and the county. Buffer averaging is another custom setback that would allow landowners to build closer to the water if the standard setback would cause extraordinary hardship to the property owner. The concept is that property owners could build closer to the water at one place if they built back farther in another part of the property. Originally Ecology wanted to limit the reduction of the setback to 25 percent. On a property with a 100 foot standard setback, that meant buffer averaging couldn’t reduce the setback more than 25 feet. But after negotiations with the county, Ecology agreed to 35 percent reduction. If the property is in a transportation corridor, constrained by a highway or railroad, the reduction can be up to 50 percent of the standard setback. The county could also approve an administrative reduction of the setback that could reduce the setback up to 50 percent for construction of a single family residence that otherwise wouldn’t be able to be constructed because of the lot dimensions. The county will also be able to approve a reduced setback for infill development. When a property has another residence within 150 feet on either side, the buffer may be reduced to the setback of the adjacent houses. “The county can locally reduce the setbacks by buffer averaging, infill development or administrative reduction,” Dohrn said. “That is in effect what you said you needed before,” Dohrn said. “The tradeoff is the standard buffers.”

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a difference,” he said. But if Ecology won’t approve the locally approved setbacks after the planning commission and the county went through the process, he questioned what good it was. The commissioners were asked if CAPR showing up at the meeting made a difference. “We’ve been listening all along,” county commissioner Diane Wear said. John Hankey said he also took the comments seriously, as did Merrill. Dohrn said that if the Ecology accepts the SMP as is, it is adopted and becomes law. If Ecology wants changes, they can send it back for more work, although no more public hearings will be held. They have up to six months to decide, he said. The Shoreline Management Plan has been a hot election issue and all candidates for county commissioner attended the meeting. Tim Ibbetson is running for the north county seat. He is president of CAPR. He thanked the commissioners for their work on the SMP. He said CAPR recognized that the commissioners tried to incorporate local wishes in the plan. Karen Skoog, a county commission candidate running against Wear, told the commissioners that the CAPR chapter in Jefferson County is prepared to sue over the SMP. “They’re prepared to go all the way to the Supreme Court,” she said. Steve Kiss, who is running against Ibbetson for the north county seat on the county commission, was at the meeting but did not speak. Ultimately, changing the law is the solution, Merrill said. “Changing the law is the priority, but that would be a bigger lift,” she said. Merrill said she wanted the commission to unanimously approve the SMP before she left next week.

ROADS | Overlay project is not complete FROM PAGE 1

Road Administration Board (CRAB). They expressed their concerns about future road conditions if the county doesn’t pick up the maintenance work. They also warned that if the county has major breakdowns in roads due to poor maintenance the state may not have emergency funds to assist them. Public works director Sam Castro has gotten calls of concern from the community. They’re noticing that the county is not doing crack sealing, fog sealing or road preservation work, he said. The county has cut down on the work it does to control vegetation along the roadways. “Vegetation control is one they want to come back, and it’s a high priority,” Castro said. In past years, the county hired a contractor to do the weed spraying and mowing along county roads. Hoping to do the work in house, the road department purchased a mower head for one of its tractors. Castro said they didn’t have an employee available to man the machine this year, since the department is still short on people. He hopes to hire someone to fill a vacant position and get someone on the mowing work next year. Some residents have also complained that the county is no longer applying calcium

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CAPR members in the audience were not wholly convinced. They were given 45 minutes to speak. “I say no compromise, we stand and fight,” Dan Smith said. Jo Bunney said that Ecology personnel making decisions weren’t trained hydrologists. Silvana Sorace said that seeking a custom buffer could be very expensive. Having the burden of proof on the homeowner went against the American ideal of innocent until proven guilty, she said. “We should stall,” Sorace said. She said the SMP was not well crafted. “We have been delaying,” commissioner Laura Merrill said. She said the county has been working on the SMP for years and that it would be out of compliance with the law if they don’t complete it. Being out of compliance means that some funding could be jeopardized. Kevin Atkinson was skeptical of the funding rationale. He said that’s what they heard about the Growth Management Act, but funding wasn’t tied to it, he said. “I’m leery it would be here.” He said the county needed to consider the economic impact of the law. Merrill said that pushing Ecology further carried risk. “It’s really rolling the dice,” she said. If Ecology doesn’t approve the SMP, they could go straight to rule making, essentially writing the county plan. Ecology has allowed more leeway with the buffers for Pend Oreille County than they have any other county in the state, she said. “We are precedent setting here,” she said. Planning commission member and CAPR vice president Rob Payne said the planning commission spent a lot of time and energy on the draft. “We thought we would make

chloride for dust control. Castro explained that the county has never been in the business of trying to keep dust down on gravel roads, rather the calcium chloride was used in the past to help keep the gravel roads together. Castro believes they’ve done well trimming their budget. “It’s not always what the community sees,” he said. The road department has gotten rid of $1.7 million in equipment, he said. They’re doing things differently than in the past, he said, pointing out that the three road districts used to have their own construction activities in their section of the county. Now staff from the other two districts help out with projects based on priority countywide. “We’re doing more of a global attack, meaning countywide,” Castro said. “It’s really, really, in our opinion, paying off.” He said that despite the budget cuts he’s trying to support the function of the road department while maintaining the expectations of the community. Every year, the road department puts together a long-range plan of road projects. Not all 20 projects on that list get completed, and not all have dedicated funding. Castro explained that projects need to be on the list, should funding become available.

In the last year, the road department did some crack sealing work on Flowery Trail Road in the Usk area. The work was done in house, using $1.3 million in state funds through the rural arterial program and $140,000 in local funds. Work was started on an overlay for Sullivan Lake Road in the north end of the county, but the project is not complete. Improvements around Sullivan Lake Road also include repairs to the gabion basket retaining wall, which was recently funded with the grant from the national forest. This week the county approved a contract with a geotech firm to help evaluate the needs there. A similar project to repair the gabion wall is on the list for the Bead Lake area, but it has no dedicated funding. The county secured federal funding for upgrading traffic signs, but those won’t be installed until next season. Castro said the county has been trying to come up with its $200,000 share of the funding for widening Fertile Valley Road. State money has been allocated for the $2.25 million project, and it will remain available through 2016 as the county tries to meet its matching requirement. A realignment project on McKenzie Road is also awaiting matching funds, about $150,000 worth.

PUD | Jordan is well known in public power arena general manager between hires, will be a key player, but he’s not job after Geddes left. sure the finance director is the Jordan will have a five-year “highest and best use for her.” contract, which the board plans Jordan came to Pend Oreille to approve at its next meeting, from Grant County PUD, where Oct. 30, at Box Canyon Dam in he worked in accounting for 10 Ione. He’ll be 60 this winter, years. Before that, he worked and Jordan said it’s currently his for Boise Cascade Corrugated intent to work through age 65, Container Division and Arthur “but circumstances could always Anderson and Co. He is a graduchange,” he said. ate of the University of Idaho and He knows the board would is a certified public accountant. like to have hired someone for a “The board has great confilonger tenure, and he said that dence in John Jordan’s ability worked against him when they to effectively manage the PUD,” decided to hire another candiPeterson said in a news release date the first time around. He Tuesday. “We have witnessed also said that board had very John’s consistent commitment to high quality applicants, a couple the public and the District and making more than $200,000 per look forward to working with year in their current jobs. him in this new leadership role.” “They had some great candiJordan said he’s very happy dates,” he said. about the appointment. Jordan’s salary will be He and his wife, Lori, reside $155,000 per year, about 10 per- at Diamond Lake. She teaches cent higher than he is currently computer courses at the Newport making. branch of Spokane “It has always been The PUD will Community Colhave to continue to evident that he has the leges, and is also pay Pickett’s salary public’s and the district’s looking to retire and health and around age 65. retirement benefits best interest at heart, They have two through May 7, and we look forward to children who both 2013, rounding graduated from his able leadership in out the yearlong Newport High this position.” contract. That School. Christy agreement, laid out Utecht is a third in the employment Dan Peterson grade teacher in contract, could Connell and has PUD Commission President cost the PUD about two daughters of $100,000. The her own, and John payments will cease if Pickett Jordan Jr., or J.J., works in confinds another full time job in that struction management in Seattle. time. From 1996 to 2010, Jordan Jordan is well known and served as a member of the Public respected in the Northwest public Hospital District No. 1 board, power arena, the board said in which runs the Newport Hospital a press release Tuesday. He is and Health Services. In his new chairman of the board of the role as PUD general manager, Central Washington Public Utili- he says he has “the most sincere ties, which provides health insur- desire to pass on leadership of a ance and labor contract bargain- healthy, vital organization.” ing for seven utilities, including “The district’s mission statePend Oreille. He has also served ment is ‘Quality Service at as an elected NoaNet board diLow Cost.’ After serving as the rector for may years. He plans to district’s finance director for 18 continue with both boards. years, I have come to believe His duties as finance manger this mission statement truly include controllership and acexpresses what our customercounting functions, treasury and owner’s want from their PUD,” debt functions, budgeting and Jordan said in a prepared stateforecasting, customer services, ment. “The district is a very fine rates and billing, liability and organization, with many outproperty insurance, audits and standing people working hard information services, as well as on behalf of the people in Pend work in the community network Oreille County. It is my most sinsystem area. cere desire to pass onto the next Jordan said he will evaluate general manager the leadership over the next couple of weeks of a healthy, vital, and low-cost how to fill his old position. He organization – an organization acknowledges that auditor April that enjoys the trust of the comOwen, who served as interim munity which it serves.” FROM PAGE 1

RIVERBANK | Work on river requires authorizations FROM PAGE 1

Construction of the riverbank stabilization cost about $250,000, he said, and the design work cost another $100,000 or so. Any work on the river requires several authorizations, Spencer said. The PUD, Pend Oreille County, the state Department of Natural Resources, the Army Corps, and the state Department of Ecology were all involved in the permitting, Spencer said. “The river bank is owned by the PUD, the bottom of the river is owned DNR, the water by the Corps and shoreline by Ecology,” Spencer said. Permits were required from all agencies for the project. The PUD contributed $100,000 toward

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the quarter million dollar project, with Ecology supplying the rest. The town of Cusick didn’t have to put up any cash, Spencer said. After the grants were awarded for the stabilization, the project was sent to a Minneapolis firm for design work. The work involved 900 feet of the bank. Once permits were acquired and the river was low, worked started at the water’s edge, where a trench was dug and filled to establish a “toe” in the water. Once that was complete, topsoil was brought in to cover the rocks, followed by straw and a wire covering to hold it down. The 6,000 willows will be planted by the waters edge. Next spring, after Ecology approves the native vegetation, the bank will be planted.

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BR I E FLY Pend Oreille County voter registration up NEWPORT – The number of people registered to vote in Pend Oreille County is already more than in the last presidential election in 2008, according to elections supervisor Liz Krizenesky. “Our number will continue to go up,” Krizenesky said, as people are still registering. The last day to register for anyone not registered in Washington state is Monday, Oct. 29. People whose voter registration has become inactive can also register until then, she said. So far 8,172 people have registered in Pend Oreille County. Voter registration numbers have climbed each year since the last presidential election in 2008, when 7,779 were registered. In 2009 there were 7,813, in 2010 7,824 and in 2011 there were 7,981 registered voters. In 2004, another presidential election year, there were 7,258 people registered in Pend Oreille County. Washington state has a record number of people registered to vote, 3.88 million. Krizenesky said she has had several inquiries about whether people had to vote all the races on the ballot for the ballot to be counted. The answer is no, she said, if you vote in only one race, the ballot will still be counted.

Charges upped in gun case NEWPORT - Richard L. Smith, 27, pled not guilty to 81 new charges when he was arraigned in Pend Oreille County Superior Court Thursday, Oct. 18. Smith was originally facing a possession of stolen property charge. Deputy prosecutor Dolly Hunt moved to add residential burglary, 40 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and 40 counts of theft of a firearm. She told Superior Court Judge Allen Nielson she was basing the charges on DNA results from a water bottle and statements from other co-defendants. Defense attorney Aaron Rasmussen said he was concerned about having enough time to prepare for trial with the new charges.Prosecutors say Smith was involved in the burglary of a Deer Valley home in which a gun safe and 40 guns were stolen. Sean Ponder was sentenced to 18 years in prison last month for his role in the theft and other crimes.A Nov. 26 trial date has been set.

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Washington ballots out now Pend Oreille County ballots were delivered to the post office Wednesday, Oct. 17 for mailing with the help of the county maintenance crew, Oliver Johnson and Nathan Urdahl. Elections supervisor Liz Krizenesky looks on, far right. A total 8,027 ballots were mailed. Voters can return them through Nov. 6 via mail or drop boxes in Newport and Ione. As of Tuesday, Oct. 23, a total 863 people – almost 11 percent – had returned their ballots.

Sen. Morton outlines key issues for next Legislative session BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – He isn’t on the ballot this fall, but Seventh District Sen. Bob Morton, R-Kettle Falls, toured the area in early October and spoke with media outlets about various issues for the upcoming legislative session in Washington. Education is a top concern of his, the Senator said. He’s not on the education committee, but it’s a topic he follows closely because it concerns the whopping 36 different school districts within the area he represents. The Legislature adjourned a special session in early April. They’ll meet again after the start of the new year. Before that time, Morton says he’ll meet with the two Representatives from District 7 – currently Shelly Short, R-Addy, and Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda – to devise a way to cover all the issues important to northeast Washington, including education. One issue that some constituents bring up to Morton time and time again is dividing the state down the center and separating from western Washington. Washington was \

Koehn appointed to Fire District 6 board IONE – Greg Koehn has been appointed commissioner of Fire District 6, which serves the east side of the Pend Oreille River in the Pioneer Park-FurportSkookum areas. Koehn replaces Koehn Art Falk, who was killed in a car wreck in July. According to county elections supervisor Liz Krizenesky, the seat will be up for election in November 2013 for the remainder of Falk’s term, which expires in 2015. Koehn has been a volunteer with the district since November 2010, He and his wife live in Gregg’s Addition.

established when there was a push to go west, he points out, but now everything is moving south. He said he needs to consult with lawmakers in Oregon, where there has also been interest in an east-west divide, and Idaho, where there has been talk of splitting the panhandle from the southern part of the state. Morton pointed out the advantages eastern Washington has: the food is grown here, the hydropower is here, and it has the largest num-

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Sen. Bob Morton, R-Kettle Falls, sits down with newsroom staff at The Miner office Oct. 8. Education is a main focus of his in the Senate, he says.

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Newport to levy $263,000 in property taxes NEWPORT – The city of Newport will collect $263,308 in property taxes during the 2013 budget year. The council approved the annual 1 percent increase in the property tax levy after a hearing on revenue sources for next year’s budget Oct. 15. The 1 percent increase equated to $2,607 more than the city collected in the current year. Also at the meeting, the council approved a $145,000 contract with Sewell Engineering for designing the Spruce Street upgrade. The design work will take place over the winter, with construction planned for the summer of 2013. The project budget is almost $971,000, paid partially through a state block grant, federal HUD funding and some city funds.

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PCO has new value in Pend Oreille

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uesday night, the Republican Party precinct officers got their moment in the lights. Many people had doubted their value like they doubted the two party system’s worth. Others still don’t know what they are or even that the elected position exists. These people are the ones who still don’t believe that the President is actually elected by a group of influential folks called the Electoral College and not by popular vote. Some of this group still doesn’t believe that a U.S. astronaut landed on the moon. In Pend Oreille County, 14 Republican loyalists from throughout the county selected three Republican candidates to fill the county commissioner seat being vacated by fellow Republican commissioner Laura Merrill. They were filling one of their most important duties as PCOs and one most people didn’t have a clue was theirs. A little civics lesson is called for here. A Precinct Committee Officer, or PCO, is the name for an office in Washington that organizes a voting precinct for a political party. The PCO is one of the most grass-roots offices available. The PCO brings to the party organizations the concerns of the voters, and of the neighborhood. Conversely, the PCO provides a link between the voter and the legislative district and county organizations, disseminating information and providing assistance where needed to the voters of the precinct. In other states, this position is often called Precinct Captain. RCW 29A.80.041, Precinct committee officer, eligibility, states: Any member of a major political party who is a registered voter in the precinct may file his or her declaration of candidacy as prescribed under RCW 29A.24.031 with the county auditor for the office of precinct committee officer of his or her party in that precinct. When elected at the primary, the precinct committee officer shall serve so long as the committee officer remains an eligible voter in that precinct. The office must be voted upon at the primaries, and the names of all candidates must appear under the proper party and office designations on the ballot for the primary for each evennumbered year, and the one receiving the highest number of votes will be declared elected. However, to be declared elected, a candidate must receive at least 10 percent of the number of votes cast for the candidate of the candidate’s party receiving the greatest number of votes in the precinct. The term of office of precinct committee officer is two years, commencing the first day of December. Some changes to the PCO law have been made. One was that if you are the only one on the ballot, you no longer require the 10 percent necessary and are, effectively, elected by acclamation. Others allow for appointment in certain cases. This is interesting or should be to county voters who are wondering who gave these people this much power to decide the county’s future. The two seated county commissioners will select one of the three to serve for more than a year or until the next general election. This appointee will not only get a job worth almost $60,000 a year but a step up over any challenger in the next election. Most important is the fact that they will vote on some of the most critical issues to face this county in a decade. PCOs and the two party system still have some clout. --FJW

Comments on current events ITEM: Washington is on the verge of becoming the first in the nation to let adults 21 or older buy taxed, inspected marijuana at state-licensed shops. Voters in Oregon and Colorado are considering similar initiatives but based on polls, Washington’s I-502 is believed to have the best chance of passing. It could, however, bring on a protracted fight with the feds because marijuana remains illegal under U.S. law and when state and federal law conflict, federal law takes precedence. Conferences are planned to try to work something out if it comes to that. COMMENT: I have long opposed legalization of marijuana for any reason on the advice of Kitsap County Sheriff Steve Boyer who says the plant remains a Schedule I narcotic, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and has no value medically, according to the feds. He doesn’t believe we’d save any money by knocking off prosecutions for possession because very few people are jailed for using it. It’s selling it that fills the jails. Yes, I know King County’s sheriff supports I-502, but they do a lot of things in King County I don’t think much of. ITEM: The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the peace prize this year to the European Union, an organization Norway, being a rich

country from its North Sea oil, has twice voted not to join in the belief EU’s main mission is to separate the rich countries from their money and redistribute it GUEST to poor countries OPINION that are hostile to capitalism. The ADELE award apparFERGUSON ently is a belief CORRESPONDENT that it helps unite Europe. COMMENT: The Nobel Peace Prize has declined considerably in value since its award to Vice President Gore, President Obama and President Carter, none of whom did anything to deserve it. Gore runs around promoting a green economy while he fattens his purse on the results, Obama was honored in the early days of his presidency simply for being black since he hadn’t done anything yet, and still hasn’t, to justify it, and President Carter got it to shut him up since he had been agitating for it for years. But EU’s goal obviously is what generates our president’s desire to turn the USA into a socialist nation. (Adele Ferguson can be reached at P.O. Box 69, Hansville, WA 98340.)

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|| Growth Management Plan doesn’t fit Pend Oreille County

To the editor: Land use planning under the Washington State Growth Management Act is not well suited for Pend Oreille County. It imposes too many restrictions on private property owners in small, rural, economically challenged counties. The GMA was written to address urban sprawl concerns in densely populated areas and may be well suited for such. However, based on the current population density and current economic conditions in Pend Oreille County, urban sprawl is of no concern here. Pend Oreille County doesn’t need urban growth standards imposed by Olympia in order to grow responsibly. After several years of experiencing the effects of out-of-touch, Olympia style growth restriction through the GMA, we should support an option for the possibility of withdrawing from GMS planning. House Bill 1094 would have provided the mechanism whereby our county could have considered such a withdrawal. Commissioner Diane Wear opposed HB 1094 and the freedom it would have afforded our county to consider adopting a more local approach to land use planning. Her opposition was based on her misconception that there was inadequate provision for public input within the legislation, even though there was no restriction placed on public input. She opposed the legislation due to a perceived response of a commissioner from a neighboring county when the concerns of Pend Oreille County should be germane to a Pend Oreille County commissioner. It appears that she was influenced by an advisor’s notions of urban sprawl when there is nothing approaching significant urban sprawl within the county. Meanwhile, many of the ambitious young people of our county must relocate in order to find gainful

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employment. Resist irresponsible restriction of growth. Vote for Karen Skoog. -Kevin Akesson Dalkena

County stability essential To the editor: With the resignation of county commissioner Laura Merritt and the retirement of commissioner John Hankey, our county will be left with only one commissioner who understands the recent struggles, decisions, organization, responsibilities and background of Pend Oreille County. That person is Diane Wear who has worked with the two Republican commissioners cooperatively and in collaboration to make the tough choices in our financially strapped county. None of those decisions has been without strife; however, Diane has studied, coordinated, negotiated, and listened so that the board could make the most appropriate decisions for the situations and for our county funds. We knew from the start that she was keenly aware of county finances when she gave back part of her salary to the county, which she continues to do! She has worked well regionally, statewide, and on multicounty boards to benefit Pend Oreille County citizens now and for our future. It isn’t often that we have someone willing to put her reputation, beliefs, and values on the line, but we fortunately have had Diane who has been doing just that for our county residents these last four years. Diane was an active and valued member of the Sacheen community for over 20 years when she stepped up to take on the county’s challenges at a dangerous time when funds were tight and getting tighter. She has not backed away from those trying choices, but has worked tirelessly to make decisions that work for our long term good. Keep commissioner Wear working for us; we need her ex-

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perience and expertise to carry us through the next four years. -Karen Averitt Newport

Ibbetson works hard for our county To the editor: As a new resident of Pend Oreille County, I have been very interested in the District 3 county commissioner election. I had the opportunity to attend the candidate forum at the American Legion in Metaline Falls last Thursday. In District 3, we have Tim Ibbetson and Steve Kiss as our candidates. After listening to both gentlemen, I believe there is only one clear choice for the future of our county. That choice is Tim Ibbetson. In my opinion, anyone that is willing to dedicate the amount of time and effort that Mr. Ibbetson has to attend commissioner meetings, to get to know the issues of our county, and be the President of CAPR’s (Citizens Alliance for Property Rights), is truly concerned for our county’s future and well being. I have taken the time to speak with Mr. Ibbetson and he is very well versed in business dealings, contracts, real estate negotiations and has had a very successful business career. He is very passionate and knowledgeable on the current issues regarding Pend Oreille County. We all know our county is one of the most economically challenged in the state of Washington. It only makes sense we get someone in District 3 who is willing to work for us, our children and our grandchildren. -John Bartlett Ione

Skoog has experience in property rights To the editor: The citizens of Pend Oreille County need the expertise, dedication, and focus of Karen Skoog

for District 1 County Commissioner. She brought knowledge and concrete solutions and instruction to a group of concerned citizens not sure how to organize for our property rights here in our beautiful county. She introduced us to the Citizen’s Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) and we formed a Pend Oreille County chapter to help everyone learn how to take a stand against more government takings, intrusions, onerous rules and regulations, and endless taxes, which control our every action. She testified in favor of a bill that would have freed us from the Growth Management Act, which passed with bi-partisan support. Unfortunately, her opponent worked to block this bill, thus burdening each and every one of us with shocking government controls and regulations! Karen is on the front lines, both personally and professionally, for our property rights and individual freedoms under our Constitution. She knows how to get things done, and has the honesty, integrity, and experience to help us make and keep local decisions local. Haven’t we had enough of big government trying to rule our lives? Please join me in supporting Karen Skoog, County Commissioner District 1. -Jo Bunney CAPR-POC Treasurer Ione

Cowan for Congress To the editor: Where is Cathy McMorris Rodgers and more importantly, where are the jobs, Cathy? Northeast Washington State continues to rank higher than the national average in unemployment; clearly demonstrating that trickle-down economics does not work for the nation, and does not work for the 5th Congressional District. After promising that she is SEE LETTERS, 5A

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After last week’s vice presidential debate, who do you feel is most prepared to serve as president if necessary?

That doesn’t factor into my decision of choosing a president.

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D. No. Flu shots aren’t effective. E. No. The shot makes me sick, and it’s not worth it.

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“working tirelessly” for everyone in her district, McMorris Rodgers is flying coast to coast to raise money and support for GOP candidates in New York, Florida, California and Nevada – activities that do nothing to fix our economy, and do not provide jobs for Northeast Washington. The GOP platform also feels that supporting the arts is unnecessary, despite well-documented proof that the arts contribute to the economy of communities. Art and theatre programs provide an additional $8 for every $1 of ticket sales through the purchase of local goods and services, and retain jobs in the communities through tourism. Her opponent has created jobs through his company, North by Northwest – a company that not only provides jobs and contributes to the area’s economy, but showcases the beauty of Northeast Washington and promotes tourism. That’s why I‘m supporting Rich Cowan for Congress and am encouraging my friends and family to do the same. -Gail Cory-Betz Newport

We need Diane Wear To the editor: The three R’s of the current Pend Oreille County commissioners race: Hankey – Retires, Merrill – Resigns, Wear – Must be Reelected! Pend Oreille County needs the hard working, common sense, collaborative, and above all experienced leadership of Diane Wear in the commissioners’ office. Please vote to re-elect Diane Wear. -Judy Fitzpatrick Usk

commercials and signs that seem to be everywhere. However, it is good to remember that we are one of the few countries in the world where government positions are selected peacefully based on voters’ choices not violence, bribery, property destruction, or coercion. While this is true, it is also important to remember we are a nation of laws that protect our rights and safety. It is a federal offense to take down, move, or destroy political signs that have been legally placed. As a supporter of Rich Cowan and Diane Wear I have been a little disappointed that some of the residents of our county have torn down signs for these candidates throughout the county. Rich has even had his three large signs along Highway 2 destroyed and I know of at least a dozen of Diane’s signs that are missing. Since I don’t support their opponents, I am not as aware of their signs being destroyed. If they have been, that is wrong also. Remember our pledge ends with “with Liberty and Justice for all.” I would hope that we could all advocate for our candidates, express our opinions, and get along as the members of a county we all appreciate and at the same time have pride in who lives here and how we treat each other. -Jerry Johnsen Sacheen Lake

Obama lied; our ambassador died To the editor: When America invaded Iraq, Bush 43 said the intelligence community indicated Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. After we rid the Middle East of Saddam Hussein, the WMD had mysteriously disappeared. The Democrats chanted:

“Bush lied; people died.” The Left was ecstatic. The mainstream news media were in hog heaven. This, of course, was before Obama became president and coined the clever slogan: “It’s Bush’s fault.” While not nearly as catchy as “Bush lied; people died,” it nevertheless has served as Obama’s most quotable sound-bite, even surpassing his really cool, “Let me just give a shout out to my pastor, Reverend Wright.” This, just days before he threw the reverend under the bus. Now comes Libya 2012. You remember Libya – the Arab nation that Obama helped rebels take over, right next to Egypt where he helped the Muslim Brotherhood overthrow our ally Mubarak. With friends like us … But I digress. Our ambassador to Libya made repeated calls for help in the face of imminent attack. Obama placed a mannequin in the Oval Office and went on The View. After the ambassador was brutalized and murdered along with three other Americans, Obama and Secretary of State Clinton repeatedly fanned the flames by saying the attack was a spontaneous riot caused by an anti-Muslim video on the Internet. Then, two weeks after reports came out that the administration knew before the attack that Al Qaeda planned an operation, the administration blamed faulty intelligence. Our ambassador died; Obama lied. Why is faulty intelligence allowed as an excuse for Obama but not for Bush? Obama refuses to accept responsibility for this “bump in the road.” Let’s hope it’s a road to nowhere. Clinton said this week that she is responsible for Libya. It took a woman in the Obama administration to “man up.” -Larry Montgomery Newport

Advocate for your candidate To the editor: All of us are probably a little tired of the election season and all the

Vote for Ibbetson, county commissioner To the editor: Tim Ibbetson has the leadership, integrity, intelligence, judgment, business experience and courage to make the hard calls to lead this county out of the massive indebtedness. Following is a partial list of reason to support him: • He is an honorably discharged veteran; USAF S/Sgt; Top Secret Crypto Security Clearance; Vietnam Era. • He and Kathy have children and grandchildren here. • Tim has 34 years of business experience; in real estate, shopping centers, self-storage facilities, apartments and 55 full-time employees. • Of the 15 years in Hawaii, 10 were spent on the board of directors, Iwilei Business Center Condominium. • Responsibility for very large payrolls, revenues, policy decisions, supervision, scheduling, budgeting, maintenance bid process and proposal development, risk management, insurance claims, contractual legal issues and government reporting. • Tim is a successful businessman. • Platform: protect property

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young customers? If medical care providers get paid by most of their patients through insurance, will they lower their fees as their income increases? Will we as the customers of health care demand lower rates and fees from the insurance companies and providers? Reasonable care is a key to keeping health care affordable. Recently, medical experts recommended that screenings for prostrate and breast cancer be reduced. People that have been saved by past screenings have protested those recommendations. Screening is based on risk factors and if you don’t have the risk factors, you don’t need the screening paid for by the system. Nothing prohibits a patient from using his own money to have any test he desires. The costs can’t be controlled if we give screening tests to millions of patients who don’t need them. Recommendations to reduce the number of tests have gone from scientific to political and even were called government “death panels.” Another area of cost control controversy is medical procedures near the end of life. Getting older patients to have medical directives that reduce or decline extraordinary measures to extend the days a terminal patient lives can bend the cost curve. We all have the choice to decide how we are treated at the end of our life. Our personal choices have a significant impact on keeping medial costs affordable for everyone. -Pete Scobby Newport

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to restore balance To the editor: All the number crunching and pontificating (I am as guilty as anyone) aimed at swaying voters for one candidate or the other in the Presidential election is more a mark of how polarized our nation has become than evidence in support of either candidate. I will debate the numbers with anyone because I am absolutely convinced I am right but so will the other side, equally convinced they are (though much of the rhetoric I have seen in recent letters has been regurgitated from the tripe on one or more of the websites of the talking heads, those megalomaniacal opportunists whom I believe deserve the most credit for dividing this country). People will tell you they support one candidate over another based on shared values and ideology but, in truth, we, the middle class, have very little in common with either candidate. This election is between the haves and the have-nots and perhaps more than any other in our history, it is about the displacement of wealth that is turning the middle class into an endangered species. My vote is going to the can-

didate who is actually trying to help restore the balance and rebuild the central foundations upon which this nation was formed and upon which it prospered. The fortunes of this country are inextricably intertwined with that of the middle class. We are its economic engine and its future and without this strong core we are destined for the same fate as every great empire before us that allowed greed and overreach to ruin them. It is the sad irony of recent elections that regular people continue to vote in large numbers for candidates that represent the interests of the haves, whose policies hurt the middle class the most and continue to diminish our way of life. -Brad Stratton Newport

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The Road Division of Pend Oreille County sands and snowplows about 480 miles of maintained County roads from three maintenance facilities: Newport, Usk and lone. Road maintenance personnel provide snow and ice control services during the winter season. Equipment available includes: snowplows- sander trucks and graders. The road crews will work during normal work hours 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday through Friday. Snow and ice control priorities will be collector and school bus routes first, then to other roads as time permits. We are encouraging everyone to prepare and plan ahead for winter driving conditions.

PLOWING

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

BERM ACROSS DRIVEWAYS

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

SANDING

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

SNOW STORAGE

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

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

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

For Further information, please call the Road Division’s Hot line at (509) 447-6464 or Public Works Main Office (509) 447-4513, M-F 8am to 4:30pm

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LETTERS |

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not to expose their children to the secular, Godless education and environment offered by our schools. Instead of promoting our First Amendment right of freedom of religion, schools enforce the practice of freedom from religion. This lack of accountability to a higher power generates a decline in morality and behaviors. It fosters self-interest, a characteristic of the “me” generation. Community education classes use virtual learning so people in neighboring areas can access course instruction. Today, many businesses are managed from home using the Internet. Meetings and scheduling take place online. Tech schools and community colleges, as well as four year institutions, offer online degrees. We need to open wide the doors to higher education for all students. In doing so, we can become truly competitive in the international race for talent. Learning should be a lifetime activity and not limited to a school building or teacher. Let’s not forget that that the home is the primary center for learning, and parents have the primary responsibility of raising their children. I’m voting yes on Props 1, 2 and 3. -Betty Whalin Oldtown

CARD OF THANKS Angel Paws of Pend Oreille County would like to thank the following for their assistance in helping us feed local pets in need and for providing excellent veterinary care of pets in our county through Angel Paws Veterinary Assistance Program: Dr. Brian Dockins and staff, Dr. Michelle Ward, Dr. Herrin and staff, Newport Food Bank and Crime Victims Services, American Lutheran Church pastors and members, Mary’s Feed and staff. Thanks to your help and donations and with the help of residents of Pend Oreille County we continue to provide food, shelter, spay and neuter and veterinary care to beloved pets in Pend Oreille County. (38)

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erty at Craig Road and Highway herd gets their shots. While the barely at employing 2,000. 2, will be a fire and police station herd usually grazes near the He noted how far the Kalispel and next to the tribe’s existing Camas Center, it’ll be moved to the Tribe has come since opening SpoKo Fuel Station, a commercial newly acquired Mykines property its casino, using the revenue to center. The Pend Oreille County for the winter. support numerous community commissioners submitted a letter After one of the strongest calvprojects. to BIA against the Spokanes’ proing seasons lately – about 20 or 30 “We’re the poster child for all posal before the May deadline. were born this year – the Kalsipels that’s good in Indian gaming,” he Also at the leaders’ meeting have about 120 head, Pierre said. said. Pierre gave an update on other They may be looking at downsizThe Spokanes currently operate Kalispel projects. He mentioned ing some. two casinos: Two Rivers Casino that the buffalo roundup will be He said the sale went through in Davenport and the Chewelah happening soon, in which the for the Indian Creek property, Casino. It’s a guess as to when the decision on the draft environmental impact statement will come from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) regional office in Portland. Some say they plan to decide before the end of October. Others say it will be after November’s election. Whether or not the casino is a go depends on a series of decisions. Portland’s recommendation will go to Washington, D.C., where the gaming division of BIA will review it and make a further recom• Elected Bonner County ﬁrst Full Time Prosecutor 1993-1997 mendation to the secretary of the • Created Bonner County Victim/Witness Program interior. His decision goes to the Washington state governor, who • Sandpoint High School and University of Idaho Graduate will have the final say. • 13 years has served as a prosecutor The casino plans are part of the Spokane Tribe Economic Project, • 15 years has maintained a civil law practice which also includes a cultural center, five restaurants, a 300room hotel, an indoor pool and spa, retail space, and a convention center. Also on the 140-acre prop- Paid for by the Committee to Elect Tevis Hull Prosecutor- Diane Syth Treasurer.

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and the tribe will look at possibly putting a cold-water fish hatchery there for bull trout and cutthroats. The elders spent about a week in Hawaii recently. The tribe sent about 30-some elders. Tribal members are eligible for elder

status when they are over 55. Pierre said they try to do one trip per year for the elders. Last year it was an Alaska cruise. They put up with some unpleasant issues on the council, Pierre indicated, and need a break.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 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 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Blanchard Library Weight Watchers: 11 a.m. Weigh in and 11:30 to Noon meeting - Camas Center for Community Wellness, Usk 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 509998-4221 Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center 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 in Newport Lets Talk About It Book Discussion: 7 p.m. - Priest River Library THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 Medicare Open House: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center Priest River Food Bank Open: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. Hospitality House in Newport Story Time: 1 p.m. - Newport Library Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick After School Readers Club: 3 p.m.

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- Priest River Library Celebrate Recovery: 5:30 p.m. 754 Silverbirch Lane, Oldtown, House of the Lord Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport ‘Collage’ A Night of One Act Plays: 6 p.m. - Priest River Junior High Auditorium Alcoholics Anonymous: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Hospital Cafeteria Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Blanchard Community Church FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Blanchard TOPS: 8:30-10 a.m. Blanchard Community Church Happy Agers Meeting and Potluck: Noon - Priest River Senior Center Haunted House: 6-8 p.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m. - 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Priest River. Call Jan 208-946-6131 ‘War of the Worlds’: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport Women’s AA: 9:30 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Harvest Party: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Newport Public Library Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. Priest River Senior Center Haunted House: 6-8 p.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Set Free Northwest Meal and Worship: 6:30 p.m. - Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown ‘War of the Worlds’: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Playhouse, Newport SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Hospitality House MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 Alcoholics Anonymous: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Hospital Cafeteria

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the big one. Morton was elected to a fifth term as Senator in the fall of 2010. Prior to that, he served three years in the House of Representatives. He served on several policy committees last session, as the ranking Republican member for natural resources issues and a member of the Environment Committee.

He was a member of the Western Legislative Forestry Task Force and on the Council of State Governments River Governance Committee. He was in the area in early October visiting media outlets and he met with the Pend Oreille Public Utility District board to tour North Fork Dam, the water source for the town of Metaline Falls, which received state funds for its upgrade.

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Election 2012

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Nine statewide offices on the Washington ballot OLYMPIA – Washington state voters will decide on a number of public officials who will represent them in Olympia. We emailed the candidates with some general questions focused on Pend Oreille County. How often do those Olympia officials make it over to the farthest northeast corner of the state, we wondered. And we asked them what they could do from the capitol to help Pend Oreille. Most responded, but there were two candidates we did not hear back from. Those are indicated after their names. We did not include superintendent of public instruction Randy Dorn, who is running unopposed.

|| LIEUTENANT | GOVERNOR The lieutenant governor is elected independently of the governor. He or she is the presiding officer of the state Senate and is first in line of succession for the office of the governor. The lieutenant governor acts as governor if the governor is unable to perform the official duties of the office.

Brad Owen Democrat, incumbent

|| GOVERNOR || The governor is the chief executive officer of the state. He or she makes appointments for hundreds of positions, including directors of state agencies and reports annually to the Legislature on affairs of the state and submits a budget recommendation. The governor has the power to sign or veto legislation passed by the Legislature.

Jay Inslee Democrat

Age: 61 Residence: Kitsap County Occupation: Full-time candidate for governor When was the last time you were in Pend Oreille County, and for what reason did you visit? I had the pleasure of meeting a great group of supporters in Newport for a meet-and-greet picnic just a couple months ago in August. We had a terrific turnout of folks from Pend Oreille, Stevens and Ferry counties. Inslee

What do you see as the major issues facing Pend Oreille County, and what can you do about them? Jobs is absolutely a key issue for Northeast Washington, with unemployment in Pend Oreille County at about 11 percent, well above the state average. I have a comprehensive jobs plan that includes rebuilding our tourism efforts – which is key to attracting outdoor recreation and hunting visitors – and boosting industries such as clean energy and agriculture where the potential for growth in the tri-county area is promising.

Rob McKenna Republican

Age: 50 Residence: Bellevue Occupation: Attorney McKenna

When was the last time you were

in Pend Oreille County, and for what reason did you visit? I have been fortunate enough to have made several visits to Pend Oreille County and have enjoyed my time there. I have visited with students at Cusick High School to talk to them about the dangers of meth. Additionally, I met in Usk with tribal leaders of the Kalispel Tribe and had a productive discussion. What do you see as the major issues facing Pend Oreille County, and what can you do about them? I am concerned about the longterm unemployment problem in Pend Oreille County. Unemployment is 11 percent this year. I know how tough it is for families when a member can’t find work, and the state has made it tougher as Washington’s natural resources industries have been decimated. My job plan is to cut red tape, reduce regulatory hassles and make it less expensive to employ people.

Age: 62 Residence: Shelton Occupation: Lieutenant Governor, small businessman in archery business When was the last time you were in Pend Oreille County, and for what reason did you visit? In fact it has been a while since I was last in Pend Oreille. When I was there it was to camp and bow hunt. I normally am right next door in your neighboring county but am always looking for new hot spots. This is related to the answer I give to your next question. How do we make people aware of Pend Oreille County and its attributes whether they be recreation and tourism opportunities or availability of affordable property for companies or just a beautiful place to live and play. Owen

What do you see as the major issues facing Pend Oreille County and what can you do about them? I see jobs and revenue as primary issues for the county. I have used my office for years to promote economic development which I will continue to do. It is very difficult for counties like Pend Oreille, so we have to work together to find ways to encourage companies to locate there. To accomplish that, it is necessary for us to work with the people of the county to develop an assessment of what are the economic attributes of the area and then how to market those. It is not for the government to dictate to the people on what to do, but to be a partner in helping them accomplish their vision and goals. We resolve the jobs problem then we come closer to resolving the revenue problem.

Bill Finkbeiner Republican

Age: 43 Residence: Kirkland Occupation: Real estate investor When was the last time you were Finkbeiner in Pend Oreille County, and for what reason did you visit? It’s been eight years since I have visited Pend Oreille County and I came through the county while driving to some campaign events I was attending when I was the head of the Senate Republican Caucus. What do you see as the major issues facing Pend Oreille County, and what can you do about them? Citizens in this state, and in Pend Oreille County, are fed up with the way Olympia is not making progress on the big issues. I’m running for Lieutenant Governor because I believe the office can be used to make the legislature work better and to open up our government to all citizens. I believe that the partisan bickering is getting in the way of the solutions we need, and I believe that lobbyists have too strong a role in setting the agenda in Olympia. I want to work with legislators from both parties to set priorities that reflect common sense solutions, and I want to use technology to open up the committee process to make it easier for

citizens to testify on bills instead of just lobbyists. After 14 years in the legislature, and after serving as Majority Leader in the Senate, I have the experience needed to bring people together. After 20 years working in the private sector, and after being out of politics for six years, I believe I have the fresh perspective that we need in Olympia.

|| SECRETARY || OF STATE The secretary of state is the state’s chief elections officer, chief corporation officer, and oversees the state archives and library. Primary functions include certifying election results, filing and verifying initiatives and referenda, publishing the state voters’ pamphlet, registering and licensing corporations, limited partnerships and trademarks, registering charitable organizations, and collecting and preserving historical records of the state. The secretary of state is second in line of succession for the office of the governor.

Kim Wyman Republican

Age: 50 Residence: Lacey Occupation: Thurston County Auditor When was the last time you were in Pend Oreille County, and for what reason did you visit? I was up in Pend Oreille County last June for the county’s centennial celebration. What a great event with the costumes and the food. I really enjoyed myself there and wore one of the historical costumes myself. I have some great pictures. I got a chance to present awards on behalf of Washington state and got to meet some wonderful people while I was there. Wyman

What do you see as the major issues facing Pend Oreille County, and what can you do about them? Pend Oreille County is facing some tough fiscal challenges. As our state continues to run in the red, it puts an extra strain on smaller counties like Pend Oreille County to provide basic services and needs for its citizens. As a county auditor I face budget cuts often so I know what challenges counties face. However if these cuts continue, counties like Pend Oreille will face the long-term viability issues where funding services like public safety, public health and even conducting elections can become problematic. The real issue is to keep Pend Oreille County viable and promote streamlining these basic services as best we can. As secretary of state, my job will be to help reduce county costs for voter outreach and voter education; provide best practices to make elections management more cost effective and efficient; assist the county in thrifty ways to protect archived documents/records while still maintaining their accessibility (maybe by storing digitally etc); helping the county save money and time by combining corporation filings with other elements of the state government i.e. licensing etc., so that less time is spent dealing with the state bureaucracy and more time is spent on making local businesses more successful.

Kathleen Drew

Oreille County was 10 years ago returning from a multi-state camping trip and driving through Glacier National Park. Our last night camping was along Lake Pend Oreille in Idaho and up Highway 2 into Washington. Pend Oreille County is blessed with rare scenic beauty that my family and I truly enjoy. Also my son and field director on the campaign was at the county fair in August reaching out to voters about my candidacy. What do you see as the major issues facing Pend Oreille County, and what can you do about them? As secretary of state, I will work to increase voter information by printing a statewide voters pamphlet, a bill I sponsored in the state Senate. I am also committed to expanding voter participation by increasing ballot drop box locations;

| TREASURER || As the state’s fiscal officer, the treasurer’s principle duties are to manage and disperse all funds and accounts, be responsible for the safekeeping and interest on all state investments, account for and make payments of interest and principle on all state bonded indebtedness, and maintain a statewide revenue collection system for the purpose of expediting the deposit of state funds into the treasury.

What do you see as the major issues facing Pend Oreille County, and what can you do about them? The role of state treasurer does not impact policy making decisions but the treasurer does manage the smooth flow of revenue owed to the county. For example, there is discussion to delay repayment of local tax dollars back to the counties and cities and I would strongly disagree with any payment plan that hinders the budget process of local taxing districts.

|| AUDITOR || The state auditor works with more than 2,600 state and local governments, conducting independent financial and performance audits. The state auditor conducts investigations of state employee whistleblower assertions about state agencies and also investigates reports of fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds received through its citizen hotline. Audit and investigation results are documented and reported to governments and the public.

Tory Kelley

Jim McIntire

Democrat

Democrat, incumbent

Age: 59 Residence: Seattle Occupation: State Treasurer When was the last time you were McIntire in Pend Oreille County, and for what reason did you visit? When I moved to Washington over 30 years ago, I traveled via U.S. Highway 2, so Pend Oreille County was my point of entry to Washington as a resident! I was immediately struck by the beauty and grandeur of my chosen home state! Unfortunately I have not had a chance to visit in recent years, but fully intend to visit during my next term as treasurer, as I am determined to tour all of the treasures of Washington! What do you see as the major issues facing Pend Oreille County, and what can you do about them? The challenges facing Pend Oreille County are significant. While government employment represents half of the jobs in the county, the tax base for the county has been severely weakened by the declines in the timber and mining industries. As a legislator for 10 years, I worked to improve state aid to rural county governments. As treasurer, I have tracked the financial health of local governments around the state, and I am well aware of the county’s efforts to economize and in some cases, combine services with surrounding counties. I look forward to continuing to work with Pend Oreille County on improving financial services and the local economy – hopefully making progress on the North-South Highway project in Spokane may improve the prospects for diversifying the county’s economic base.

Democrat

Sharon Hanek

Age: 51 Residence: Olympia Occupation: Executive policy advisor When was the Drew last time you were in Pend Oreille County, and for what reason did you visit? The last time I was in Pend

last time you were in Pend Oreille County, and for what reason did you visit? My last visit to Pend Oreille County was for the candidate forum on Sept. 11, 2012. I enjoyed meeting with the people that attended the event.

Republican

Hanek

Age: 56 Residence: Bonney Lake area Occupation: Self-employed tax accountant and researcher When was the

Age: 48 Residence: Tacoma Occupation: Self-employed business owner of a document tracking company

Kelley

When was the last time you were in Pend Oreille County, and for what reason did you visit? I was in Pend Oreille County in late May. I visited hear citizens’ ideas on how we can hold government accountable to the people. I had a community meeting, and some delicious pizza, at the Pizza Factory in Newport, and also held meetings in Metaline and Metaline Falls. What do you see as the major issues facing Pend Oreille County, and what can you do about them? Pend Oreille County is being asked to do more with less. As state auditor I want to work with the county to help reduce the costs of audits to the county and make the state auditor’s office a resource for you. I would like to make the auditor’s office a clearinghouse for what works in local government, helping to facilitate communications between counties. I would work to stop unfunded mandates being thrust upon Pend Oreille County. I would look at interstate compact agreements, like the interstate compact for adult offender supervision. This could help us save money as a state and make our communities safer on the whole. I would also look at issues like our cyber security, to make sure Washington State is as secure as possible. I want to be the auditor for the whole state, not just one part. As I did during my community meetings, I want to listen to the ideas of the citizens, and work to make Washington’s government more accountable and transparent.

James Watkins

Republican

Watkins

Age: 52 Residence: Redmond Occupation: Does performance audits and assessments

When was the last time you were in Pend Oreille County, and for what reason did you visit? I believe the last time I was in Pend Oreille County was for a meeting in Newport following an event in Spokane. Don’t recall the date, but it was in the spring. What do you see as the major issues facing Pend Oreille County, and what can you do about them? The biggest issues in Pend Oreille – like the rest of Washington – are jobs and the economy. That, coupled with the county’s relatively small population base makes government very expensive on a per capita basis. As state auditor, my main focus will be to make government more effective, more efficient, and more accountable. Basically, I’ll do my best to make sure we get the maximum value out of every tax dollar. That benefits every citizen of Washington.

|| ATTORNEY | GENERAL The attorney general serves as legal counsel to the governor, members of the Legislature, state officials, and more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities. The office also represents administrative agencies and schools in court or administrative hearings. The office of the attorney general enforces consumer protection statutes and serves the public directly by providing information on consumer rights and fraudulent business practices.

Bob Ferguson Democrat

Age: 47 Residence: North Seattle Occupation: King County Councilmember When was the last time you were in Pend Oreille County, and for what reason did you visit? My wife Colleen and I have hiked and camped extensively in Pend Oreille County. I was last in Pend Oreille County during a campaign swing that was picked up by the Deer Park Tribune. I have met with leaders of the Kalispel Indian Tribe during the course of this campaign and am proud to have their support. During this campaign, I am proud to have visited all 39 Washington counties. I am a fourthgeneration Washingtonian. My great-grandparents homesteaded along the Skagit River in the 19th Century and instilled in me the values of hard work, frugality, and independence. These are values that I will bring to the attorney general’s office as I work to safeguard taxpayers’ wallets, aggressively prosecute sexual predators, and hold powerful special interests accountable. I am proud to be endorsed by the Washington State Patrol Troopers Association, representing Troopers all across the state.

Ferguson

What do you see as the major issues facing Pend Oreille County, and what can you do about them? I will be taking a particular interest in, as attorney general, the ongoing legal battle between the attorney general’s office and Teck Resources Inc., a Canadian smelter company that dumped slag into Washington state’s waterways for decades. I will work to ensure Teck Resources takes responsibility for its part of the cleanup efforts, including the cleanup of Pend Oreille Mine near Metaline Falls. And I will work to ensure that Pend Oreille residents are protected. I am proud to be endorsed by the Washington Conservation Voters. SEE ELECTION, 10A

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ELECTION | FROM PAGE 9A

As Attorney General, I will represent all Washingtonians and stand up to powerful special interests that don’t play by the rules. I will protect taxpayers by cracking down on fraud and implementing reforms. While my opponent has a troubling record of wasting taxpayer dollars on Persian rugs and trips to Australia – even overspending his personal county office budget in a tough fiscal year – I have reduced government, pushed government to buy used furniture to save money, and I give back a part of my salary every year to protect taxpayers.

Reagan Dunn Republican

Age: 41 Residence: Maple Valley Occupation: King County Councilmember Dunn

Goldmark

What do you see as the major issues facing Pend Oreille County, and what can you do about them? As an Eastern Washington rancher, father, and grandfather he is keenly aware of the issues facing Washingtonians in your county. Commissioner Goldmark has been working since day one of his term to manage our working forests sustainable and to foster better forest health. He foresees forest health remaining an issue facing Pend Oreille County.

When was the last time you were in Pend Oreille County, and for what reason did you visit? Commissioner Kreidler cannot recall the last time he was in beautiful Pend Oreille. Kreidler

What do you see as the major issues facing Pend Oreille County, and what can you do about them? As the insurance commissioner, Mike Kreidler serves the entire state equally. Each person in Washington purchases insurance and has the possible occasion of needing an advocate when dealing with their insurance carrier. The insurance commissioner is that advocate for the entire state, including Pend Oreille.

John R. Adams

Clint Didier

Republican

Age: 72 Residence: Kirkland Occupation: Insurance broker

Age: 53 Residence: Connell Occupation: Farmer/rancher

|| COMMISSIONER | OF PUBLIC LANDS Didier

Peter J. Goldmark

When was the last time you were in Pend Oreille County, and for what reason did

you visit? Peter has visited Pend Oreille County over the years.

Dunn did not respond to questions from The Miner.

The commissioner of public lands is the head of the Department of Natural Resources, overseeing the management of 5 million acres of forest, agricultural, range, tidal, and shore lands of the state. Subject to proprietary policies established by the Board of Natural Resources, the commissioner is responsible for the exercise of all duties and functions of the department.

Age: 69 Residence: Lacey Occupation: Washington State Insurance Commissioner

Olympia Occupation: Commissioner of public lands

Didier did not respond to questions from The Miner.

|| INSURANCE | COMMISSIONER The office of the insurance commissioner regulates insurance companies doing business in Washington, licenses agents and brokers, reviews policies and rates, examines the operations and finances of insurers, and handles inquiries and complaints from the public.

Democrat, incumbent

Mike Kreidler

Age: 66 Residence:

Democrat, incumbent

When was the last time you were in Pend Oreille County, and for what reason did you visit? Actually the last time that I was in Pend Oreille County was about 1964 when I was traveling east on Route 2 but have had a few clients there over the years who are or were in the recreational business and another who is involved in extraction of rare minerals. I have been a lifetime resident of Washington and after completing college I entered the insurance business and have been in it for over 40 years and own Seattle General Agency in Seattle, catering to mostly marine oriented customAdams

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ers and most types of commercial insurance not normally serviced by the regular agents. I appreciate the law and recognize that it must be enforced or changed to meet the needs of the consumers and insurance companies. Insurance is not difficult to understand but the details of many contracts can confuse and anger many, and this is why the insurance commissioner is there to help. What do you see as the major issues facing Pend Oreille County, and what can you do about them? I have no direct knowledge of your issues but would guess that jobs are paramount to solving many of the needs of the community. We live in a natural resource rich state but have shut out any possibility of using the resources available, and we know that is wrong as correct use of resources is possible and desirable. While I live

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in “Microsoft-ville” and can tell you that not everyone is excited by the high tech industry at the expense of manufacturing, fishing, lumber and other natural resource jobs. The insurance commissioner is not a dictator but can encourage

the insurance market to consider writing coverages that are required by industry. Every industry has its challenges but normally we can find a way in which both the consumer and the risk taker can effectively operate.

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NEWS FROM NORTH PEND OREILLE COUNTY INCLUDING IONE, METALINE & METALINE FALLS

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Water rates may increase in Metaline Falls METALINE FALLS – Metaline Falls residents may see their water bills increase next year. The Pend Oreille Public Utility District is proposing to increase the basic rate as well as the

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charge per gallon. PUD staff is recommending an increase of $3 or $4 to the $60 monthly basic rate for residential customers. For commercial or multi-fam-

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Federal

President Barack Obama (D) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 E-mail: president@whitehouse.gov Sen. Maria Cantwell (D) 511 Dirksen Senate Bldg. Washington DC 20510 202-224-3441 http://cantwell.senate.gov Local: U.S. Courthouse 920 W. Riverside, Suite 697 Spokane WA 99201 509-353-2507 Sen. Patty Murray (D) 173 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington DC 20510 202-224-2621 http://murray.senate.gov/ Local: 10 N. Post St. Suite 600 Spokane WA 99201 509-624-9515 Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) Fifth Congressional District 2421 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 202-225-2006 www.mcmorrisrodgers.house.gov Local: 10 N. Post St. Suite 625 Spokane WA 99201 Spokane: 509-353-2374 Colville: 509-684-3481

State

Governor Chris Gregoire Office of the Governor PO Box 40002

Olympia, WA 98504-0002 360-902-4111 Relay operators for the deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov

Legislative District 7 Sen. Bob Morton (R) 115D Irv Newhouse Building P.O. Box 40407 Olympia WA 98504-0407 360-786-7612 E-mail: morton.bob@leg.wa.gov Home: 3278 Pierre Lake Rd Kettle Falls, WA 99141 509-684-5132 509-684-5132

ily users, such as apartments or manufactured home parks, the current 0.25 cents per gallon rate is being considered for an increase. The last rate increase was in 2007, and over the last few years, the system has lost 22 customers. PUD staff also sites rising costs in fuel, chemicals and other supplies in the need for raising rates. The PUD board of commissioners must approve all rates. A public hearing before the board is planned for Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. during the regular board meeting at the Box Canyon Dam upstairs maintenance shop at the dam near Ione. The public is invited to attend and be heard.

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‘This Land is Your Land’ Selkirk Elementary students sing “This Land is Your Land” at an Oct. 15 concert at the Cutter Theatre that celebrated the 100th birthday of Woody Guthrie. Other Guthrie songs performed were: “Riding in My Car,” “Put Your Finger in the Air,” “Jig-a-long Home,” “Mail Myself to You,” “Roll on Columbia,” “So long,” and “It’s Been Good to Know You.”

Students learn fire safety

Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building P.O. Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7988 E-mail: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Home Office: 20 N. Main St. Omak, WA 98841 509-826-7203 Rep. Shelly Short (R) 204 Modular Building A P.O. Box 40600 Olympia WA 98504-0600 360-786-7908 E-mail: short.shelly@leg.wa.gov Home office: 147 North Clark Ave. Suite 5 Republic WA 99166 509-775-8047 Washington Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 (in session, weekdays 8 a.m.-noon, 1-4:30 p.m.) Legislative homepage: http://www.leg. wa.gov Status of bills: http://www.leg.wa.gov/ www/bills.htm

Left: Firefighter Jay Rogers show some Selkirk students the suit that is worn when a firefighter is in a burning building. Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 held its annual safety day at Selkirk Elementary School in Metaline Falls earlier this month. Rogers explained about not being afraid to come to the fireman so they can be rescued. MINER PHOTO|ROSEMARY DANIEL

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Fiber steals the show at PUD meeting BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District’s fiber optic project garnered the most public attention at the town hall informational meeting the district hosted Oct. 10 at the Newport High School cafeteria. People wanted to know when they could get high speed Internet service through the fiber line. The four retail service providers currently working with the PUD are waiting for the district to have certain service areas ready. “We told them not to get too excited until we’re ready to serve your property,” said Joe Onley, the PUD’s community network system manager. Onley said they have 100 employees and contractors dedicated to the project, working toward the April 2013 completion date. That’s the deadline for the federal stimulus grant. The PUD was one of eight fiber-to-the-premises projects funded by the stimulus. It received a $27 million grant. The crews are nearly done with the overhead backbone, and the entire conduit should be done by the first or second week of December. Onley said they are focusing on the conduit, then the stringing of fiber to the home stage that comes next is the easy part. There is still some discontent with the cost of the fiber sysytem. One audience member asked why the north county PUD customers would be paying for the system through their electric bills. The commissioners reiterated that

they had to focus on the south part of the county because another company had a federal grant in the northern service area, but the PUD hopes to be able to build its fiber system northward in the future. Another person asked if the county could attract data centers with its fiber and low cost power. Commissioner Curt Knapp explained that Pend Oreille doesn’t have the excess power at this point or the price the data companies are looking for. He also noted the servers don’t employ many people. “Maybe that’s not the wisest way to use our power,” he said. Field technician Tommy Petrie spoke about the annual bald eagle survey. A total 70 eagles were counted this year, and the PUD participated in the rescue of two young eagles at Indian Island, getting them to rehabilitation and later releasing them. The eagle program costs the district about $10,000 per year and is required by the Box Canyon Dam license. Hydrologist Dennis Schult gave an overview of the stream enhancement program. As another mitigation for the dam, the district must restore 164 miles of tributaries for cutthroat and bull trout. A member of the audience asked if the district had to meet certain metrics for the number of fish in the stream. Schult said their focus is on the stream restoration itself. A member of the crowd asked why the PUD was doing the same restoration work as the Kalispel Tribe. The commissioners explained the district often hires the tribe to help them with restoration work.

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When the dam’s license was issued in 2005, it was estimated the PUD would need to spend $500 million on restoration work. That price has been lowered some after working out a few settlements. Box was one of the first dams to be relicensed. One public utility that recently relicensed its facility may end up paying closer to $1 billion for restoration work, commissioners said. Operations manager Chris Jones gave an update on their right of way cleaning program, that removes trees from around power lines. Not only do they have the potential to fall on a power line and cause an outage or start a fire, but thick brush hampers the ability of linemen to get to the problem areas when an outage occurs. Before 2008, PUD line crews did all of the brush clearing work in house. In recent years, they have hired contractors with specialized logging equipment to do the job. In that time, the district has spent $1.45 million on the tree trimming program. But at the same time, the costs of addressing outages has gone down, Jones pointed out. He also spoke about pole testing. Every seven or eight years the district tests the integrity of its power poles, taking core samples from about 2,000 poles per year. Those that don’t need replacing are treated with a chemical that fumigates the pole to kill bugs over the next 15 years. That program costs $750,000 per year.

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Eight people seeking county commission seat CUSICK – Eight people have submitted resumes for consideration by the Pend Oreille County Republican Party, according to party chairman Norris Boyd. The 14 sitting precinct committee officers voted Tuesday, Oct. 23 on which three people to submit to the county commissioners. The vote occurred after The Miner went to press. The county commissioners will choose one of the people to replace county commission chairwoman Laura Merrill, who is resigning Oct. 31 to accept a position with the Washington Association of Counties. The candidates include Concept Cable President Wayne Antcliff, realtor Sherry Clipson, Hospital District Commissioner Lynette Elswick, former Newport City council member Larry Gates, Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Valerie Hein, Jason Lyon of Lyon’s Construction, former Safeway manager Mike Manus and Newport City Council member Mark Zorica. Boyd says according to county prosecutor Tom Metzger, who is also the county’s civil counsel, Merrill will not be able to vote on her successor.

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Sports

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Priest River netters headed to state game.” But focus they did, winning in three 25-18, 25-23, 25-22. PRIEST RIVER – The Priest “I thought the girls came out River Spartans volleyball team determined, focused and played qualified to play in the state 3A relaxed,” Bodecker said. tournament. But they had to The Kellogg win put the work to get in. Spartans into game with Buhl The Spartans were the top for a trip to state. That game ranked team in the was played league when they “I thought the girls came in McCall. played Timberlake Priest River Thursday, Oct. 18. But out determined, focused won 3-0 and and played relaxed.” Timberlake had anearned a seat other plan, winning at the state the match 3-2. tournament. Katie Bodecker “Timberlake was “Going into Priest River Coach a tough loss for us,” this match Priest River coach we knew Kati Bodecker said. that they The Spartans had trouble with had a strong middle that we were Timberlake’s defense. going to have to slow down,” Bo“Timberlake blocked us well decker said. “One of our focuses and took us out of our offensive was to serve tough to keep them rhythm,” Bodecker said. “I think out of system.” that we played tight and let some The Spartans approached this nerves negatively affect us.” game differently, Bodecker said. The Spartans started the match “Our mindset was different,” well, winning the first game 25she said. “We only looked ahead 20. Timberto the next point and focused lake won the O N D EC K: on the action, instead of focussecond game VS. SHELLY FRIDAY, ing on the emotional implica25-21. The Oct. 26, 10 a.m. tion of the game and the end Spartans result.” answered, solidly taking the third Point by point the Spartans set 25-13. Timberlake won the wore Buhl down and beat them fourth set 25-23. in three sets. The match was close and could Melissa Trost had 10 kills for have gone either way, Bodecker the Sparts. Taryn Eldore had 17 said. Timberlake came up with assists. Kelsie Fink served five two key blocks in that fifth game, aces and five blocks. Jill Weimer winning 15-13. and Karly Douglas had seven digs A couple hours after the Timeach in the key match. berlake match, the Spartans had Priest River will play Shelley at to take on Kellogg. 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at Madi“The girls were severely disapson High School in Rexburg, near pointed after the Timberlake Idaho Falls. loss,” Bodecker said. “It was hard Priest River’s record going into to regroup and focus on the next the tournament is 20-8. BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

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Sydney Siemsen and Jenna Kersting get up to defend a Chewelah shot Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Newport. Newport came out on top of the exciting match, winning in three sets.

Newport beats Chewelah, Kettle Falls BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies girls volleyball team played two teams that were quite a bit better than when Newport played them the first time around. Fortunately for the Grizzlies, they also improved and came away with two wins, beating Chewelah Tuesday, Oct. 16 and Kettle Falls Thursday, Oct. 18. The Chewelah match featured prolonged rallies and back and forth play in a match that was much more competitive than the 3-0 score indicated. Newport won 25-21, 25-20, 25-23, a similar score to when the two met earlier this year. Newport won that match. “Chewelah was amazingly scrappy,” Newport coach Kaprina Goodwin said. “They had heart and it made our girls have to

think and play smart volleyball port beat them earlier in the year. versus just hitting hard.” “It was their senior night and The match was the final home the gym was packed against match of the year. us, but the girls play better “It was a good way to end the when there is excitement, it season at home, and for the last doesn’t seem to matter if it’s for point Jackie McCroskey put the or against us,” Goodwin said. ball away,” Goodwin said. “I “They were digging everything couldn’t have ended any better.” we could throw at them and I Newport senior Jenna Kerstin have never seen us play smarter had a gamevolleyball. The girls high 14 kills on were pulling out shots senior night. O N D EC K: that we have practiced, Freshman Lau- AT DISTRICTS SATURDAY, but I’d never seen them ren Vaughn Oct. 27, TBA use in a game, and it had 32 assists worked. I was very to lead all playproud of them.” ers. Chaleigh Kirkwood served Kersting led the way for Newa pair of aces, and Arianna port with 14 kills, 17 digs and a Newcomb had five digs, the most pair of blocks. Vaughnn had 32 of any Grizzly in the match. assists, Kirkwood, Hadley StratThursday, Oct. 18, the Grizzlies ton and Kailey Ralston each had travelled to Kettle Falls, where two aces and Stratton also had a they won in four games 15-25, pair of blocks. 25-16, 25-17, 25-20. Newport traveled to Lakeside Goodwin said the Kettle Falls for another match with Kettle team was better than when New- Falls after deadline Tuesday, Oct.

23 at Nine Mile Falls. The winner of that match will play Lakeside later that night. If Newport wins, they will play at Freeman for the district championship at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. They will play either Chewelah, Riverside or Freeman, depending on how those teams do. If Newport loses, they will still play Saturday, facing one of those teams. If Newport wins that match, they will advance to Bi-Districts. Newport ended the regular season with an 8-4 Northeast A League record, in third place, behind Freeman and Lakeside. They are 8-6 overall. Admission prices for the district tournament are $7 for adults and high school students with an ASB card, $5 for senior citizens and $5 for youngsters from kindergarten to eighth grade.

Spartan girls team qualifies for state junior Kinya Morrison kept things under control for the Spartan girls KELLOGG – Two boys and Priest with strong finishes River’s entire girls cross country in the top 10. Aldridge team will be running at the state knocked a few seconds meet in Lewiston this off of her best time for Saturday. The top two a sixth place finish at teams and the top 10 21:40. Keeping pace individuals at the Inwith her, Morrison also termountain League’s had a personal best time District 1 meet Thursof 21:44 for seventh day, Oct. 18, made the place. qualifying mark. Robinson Freshman Elisabeth “The girls did a suYoung ran her best per job fighting off the 23:19 for 12th place to Bonners Ferry team to seal the deal. Sophoget second. If we didn’t more Erica McCracken have so many injuries was 15th in 23:58, we might have had a junior Taylor Wilson legit chance of bringfinished 21st in 26:16, ing home a league and freshman Madelyn title for the first time,” Marks Nordby came in 23rd in Spartan coach Lance 29:01. Abigail Tefft and Clark said. BreAnna Marks ran COURTESY PHOTO|JOHN MARKS Running a 5-kilometer course the JV race and will not The Priest River girls team gathers around their second place trophy after the district meet at the Pinehurst Golf Course in compete at state. at Kellogg Thursday. The entire team will run at state: Taylor Wilson, Kinya Morrison, MadKellogg, Spartan senior Steffie “We were very lucky elyn Nordby, Elizabeth Young, Steffie Pavey, Erica McCracken and Kourtney Aldridge. Pavey was strong in second place. to have the rest of the Timberlake senior Rachel Ward girls to help the cause. had an untouchable Erica, Taylor, MadJunior Diamond Robinson ran finished 18th, Cameron Murdock lead with a time of 19 O N D EC K : elyn, Abigail and 17:35 for eighth place and his sec23rd, and Gabe Mason 28th. minutes, 21 seconds. AT STATE MEET Saturday, BreAnna all fought ond trip to the state meet. He and In the team standings, Bonners Pavey finished in Oct. 27, 11 a.m. hard and did a super Marks qualified by placing in the led with 27 points, but Priest River 20:19, with two more job,” coach Clark top 10 out of 28 runners. was just nine points behind Timfrom Timberlake and one from said. Timberlake junior Ryan Richberlake, who had 50 points to the Bonners Ferry rounding out the In the boys’ race, Bonners Ferry ardson won the boys’ meet in Spartans’ 59. Kellogg was fourth top five. and Timberlake dominated the 16:15, keeping two seconds ahead with 97. Timberlake won the team title top five, but Priest River’s first of Bonners junior Luke Reoch. “This was a big win for our with 26 points. The Priest River runner managed a sixth place Others running for Priest River Spartans even though we got third girls had 42 points for second, and finish. Sophomore Josh Marks ran followed close behind one another. and did not qualify,” Clark said. “It Bonners had 64. a personal best 17:24. All of Priest Senior Jason Oliver was 13th in really shows that our boys have a All seven runners from the Priest River’s top five boys ran their best 18:22, and freshman Blaine Nelson bright future next year. We have River girls’ team will run at state. times – some shedding up to two was less than a second behind him four to five of our varsity boys comSenior Kourtney Aldridge and minutes. for 14th place, Josh Malakowsky SEE SPARTAN, 3B BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

Selkirk loses to Republic Could end in threeway tie for third

job,” he said. Republic played well too, however. Selkirk was within one possesBY MICHELLE NEDVED sion for a good portion of the night, OF THE MINER but ended up losing 42-28. Mike Haskins stepped in for REPUBLIC – The Selkirk football tailback as Trevor Grant was out team lost to Republic Friday night, on an injury from last week’s game. but is looking Haskins ran for 101 at a possible O N D EC K: yards and had two three-way tie AT COLUMBIA-INCHELIUM SAT- TDs. for third place URDAY, Oct. 27, 2 p.m. Emery Maupin had in the Northone reception for a east 1B North league. The Rangers TD, as did Michael Weiss. Quarterare 4-4 in league play and if they back Dominic Cain threw for 220 win against Columbia-Inchelium yards and two TDs. this Saturday, third place will Selkirk plays Columbia-Inchelium belong to Selkirk, Republic and CI, Saturday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. CI is Selkirk coach Kelly Cain said. having a community celebration Although they lost Friday, Cain they wanted the game to coincide was pleased with his team’s efforts. with. “The boys played hard. We had a “It should be a good game,” Cain lot of young kids playing on Friday. said. They stepped up and they did a nice

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 Newport Soccer vs. Freeman at Districts: 3:30 p.m. - Freeman

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Priest River Volleyball vs. Shelly at State Tournament: 10 a.m. Rexburg Newport Cross Country at Regionals: 2 p.m. - Walla Walla Point, Wenatchee Newport Football vs. Kettle Falls: 7 p.m. - Kettle Falls Cusick Football vs. Northport: 7 p.m. - Northport

Tournament: TBA - Rexburg Priest River Cross Country at State 3A Meet: 11 a.m. - Hells Gate State Park, Lewiston Selkirk Volleyball vs. Curlew: Noon - Curlew Selkirk Football vs. HuntersInchelium: 2 p.m. - Columbia Selkirk Volleyball vs. Republic: 5:30 p.m. - Republic Cusick Volleyball vs. Curlew/Republic: 4:30 p.m. - Away Priest River Football vs. Payette at Play-in Game: 7:30 p.m. - Kibbie Dome

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Newport Volleyball at Districts Round 2: TBA - Freeman Priest River Volleyball at State

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Northeast A League Girls Soccer Districts: TBA - Gonzaga Prep, Spokane

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Chewelah rolls over Newport on gridiron the game. He got Newport close to the goal line but a fumble turned it over to the NEWPORT – Newport’s Cougars. football team fell to 2-5 in During the second half Northeast A League play Newport drove to the 25Friday night, losing to No. 1 yard line and on a fourth Chewelah 40-14. down play but Ryan Rapp “Not a real great night,” was intercepted. The Newport coach Zac FarCougars ran it to the 14 and nam said. then scored. “We’re kind The score of stringing a was 26-0 in O N D EC K : few of those the third. AT KETTLE FALLS Friday, together.” Newport Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Newport didn’t score started until the the game kicking off to fourth when it was too late. Chewelah. It took only a Rapp carried the ball one few seconds for the Cougars yard for the TD. Chewelah to return the kick 90 yards answered with a 60-yard for a touchdown. The extra rushing TD. Newport’s Denpoint failed. nis Fisher scored the final The Grizzlies didn’t comTD for Newport. plete a pass for the entire Barranco had 26 carfirst half. Newport’s Braden ries for 154 yards. Tristen Barranco led all rushers Cutshall had two carries for for both teams for most of five yards, Cody Phillips had BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

three carries for 20 yards and Fisher had five carries for 20 yards and a TD. Rapp had eight carries for negative 15 yards and a TD and Coltin Worley had two carries for negative 16 yards. Rapp was three for 12 passing for 54 yards and threw two interceptions. Barranco was Newport’s only receiver with three catches for 54 yards. On defense, Barranco had seven tackles, one for a loss, and Jake Morse had two tackles, both for a loss. Jared Schultz recovered a fumble. Newport travels to Kettle Falls Friday night for the final game of the regular season. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. They follow that up with a crossover game with the Caribou Trail League Friday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. Newport MINER PHOTO|FRED WILLENBROCK will play the winner of Newport’s Braden Barranco carries the ball Friday night against Chewelah. Newport lost 40-14. Barranco had 26 carries for 154 yards. Chelan versus Tonasket.

Cusick football streak continues BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

O N D EC K:

AT NORTHPORT

COURTESY PHOTO|JOYCE MONTGOMERY

Cusick senior Ryan Sample throws a pass to Gavin Peterson, giving the Panthers a victory over Columbia-Inchelium Timberwolves Friday night. Cusick won 52-16 and remains undefeated.

CUSICK – The Cusick football team is FRIDAY, Oct. 8-0 and looking to complete its undefeat- 26, 7 p.m. ed season this Friday. The Panthers beat Columbia-Inchelium at home Friday night, 52-16. Their final game of the regular season is Friday, Oct. 26 at Northport. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. CI scored first on a 23-yard carry in the first quarter. Cusick responded with a 50-yard rushing TD by Derrick Bluff. Cusick scored twice more in the second quarter, on a 75-yard interception by Ryan Sample, and on a 1-yard rush by Alec Bluff. CI scored once more before the half, and Cusick led 22-16. Cusick had the sole TD of the third quarter – a nine-yard carry by Bluff. Cusick’s biggest scoring quarter came in the fourth with three touchdowns. Derrick Bluff scored on a 20-yard carry, quarterback Ryan Sample connected with Bluff on a threeyard pass and then Sample connected with Bluff again on a 10-yard pass to score. Cusick has one more regular league game before their crossover game with the Northeast 1B South league Nov. 2.

BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

Priest River soccer players awarded PRIEST RIVER – The Spartan soccer teams held their awards night Wednesday, Oct. 17. From the girls’ team, one of the top goal scorers, sophomore Elisa Williams was named most valuable player. Freshman defender Tabitha Wilson was most improved, and senior midfielder Kellee Knopp received the teammate award. On the boys’ team, senior defender Ryan Fellman was named MVP, Alex Sale was most improved, and sophomore Levi Maltba received the team player award.

At the state 3A girls’ soccer tournament in Twin Falls last week, Timberlake lost to Marsh Valley 1-0. The Tigers went on to play Fruitland in the consolation bracket Friday, but lost 3-1. In the first round of the boys’ tournament, Bonners beat South Freemont 1-0. Then went on to play Gooding Friday, when the Badgers lost 2-0. They played Teton Saturday and won the third place trophy. Gooding went on to beat Fruitland for the state title.

traveled to Northport for a match. They beat the MusO N D EC K: tangs in four. IONE – The AT CURLEW SATURDAY, Oct. Hanson was Selkirk Ranger girls 27, noon happy with how the volleyball team lost Rangers played. to Inchelium in a AT REPUBLIC SATURDAY, Oct. “The team played league match at 27, 5:30 p.m. very well,” she said. home Tuesday, Oct. “They really kept 16, 25-20, 28-26 their heads in it and 25-22. “This wasn’t our best until the end.” game,” Selkirk coach Kate Hanson After losing the first game 25-17, said. “Inchelium is a team we have the Rangers roared back, winning to work towards beating.” the next three 25-23, 25-18, 25-23. Kirbi Anderson and Katie Couch Bryanna Sargent led the team had the most kills for Selkirk with in assists, with four and digs, with four each. Anderson had the most eight. Anderson had a team high blocks in the game, with four. 13 kills. Couch led all players with Couch and Abiona Carrasco led three aces. Selkirk in assists, with five. She and Selkirk has a league record of 1-3 Couch had the most Ranger digs, and are 2-5 overall. with two each. Carrasco, Couch They play Republic and Curlew and Mackenzie McAnerin each Saturday, Oct. 27. The will play at served an ace. Curlew at noon and Republic at Saturday, Oct. 20, the Rangers 5:30 p.m. BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

Cusick takes four to beat Inchelium

Grizzlies prepare to face Freeman at district soccer and 35 minutes. Two of those were assisted by junior Sydney Hearnden. Junior Jolie Frederick added RIVERSIDE – The Newport girls’ one more just before the half off soccer team handled Riverside 6-3 of a kick from sophomore Ashley to close out regular season play Behrens. Monday, Oct. 22. The Riverside top three Northeast A scored its first League teams move on O N D EC K : goal 10 minutes to the district tourna- AT DISTRICT TOURNAMENT into play in the ment, which starts Thursday, Oct. 25, 3:30 p.m. second half, but Thursday, Oct. 25. sophomore Emily As the No. 3 seed, Newport (5-3 Lewis added two for Newport to in league play) will take on No. 2 make it 6-1. Riverside scored two Freeman (5-3) at Freeman Middle more before the final whistle. School in a 3:30 p.m. match. The Riverside (2-7) is in fourth place Grizzlies have won one and lost one in the Northeast A League, and to Freeman this season. Medical Lake (1-7) is in last place. The winner of that game will They will not be playing at districts. play No. 1 Lakeside for the chamAlso Monday, Lakeside hung on pionship. Lakeside (8-0) has a bye to its perfect league record by beatin the first round of districts. The ing Freeman 2-1 in a shootout. finals are Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 Last Tuesday, Oct. 16, the Newp.m. at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane. port girls shutout the last place The winner will be the district team in the Northeast A League. champion and will be the first seed They beat Medical Lake 2-0 on the to regionals. The loser will get the Cardinals’ home pitch. Courtney second seed to regionals with the Wiese scored 16 minutes into play, Caribou Trail League teams. and she assisted on a Brea Rohrer In Monday’s game at Riverside, goal just before the half. There was Newport held the Rams scoreless in no scoring in the second half. the first half. Junior Holly Malsbury Newport had 16 shots to Medical got a hat trick with goals at the Lake’s seven, and Merrill made five two minute mark, five minutes saves for Newport.

Selkirk splits two matches

Adams had a good game for the Panthers. Nenema had a match-high 13 CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers kills and three blocks. Adams volleyball team beat Inchelium had 37 assists and three aces. in four sets at Chelsea Samuels had 15 Cusick Friday, assist for Cusick. Oct. 19. O N D EC K: The Panthers played The PanAT REPUBLIC SATURDAY, Northport after deadthers lost the Oct. 27, noon line Tuesday. Saturday first set 25-21. they will play twice “Inchelium AT CURLEW SATURDAY, traveling to Republic caught us off Oct. 27, 4 p.m. for a match at noon and guard,” Cusick going to Curlew for a coach Kim match at 4 p.m. Bluff said. “We underestimated Cusick is undefeated, with a them.” 6-0 league record. Inchelium has only six players, Bluff said Cusick has a good so the Panthers were able to get chance of getting to the state going and win the next three tournament. games 25-20, 25-8, 25-20. “We have to stay focused, “As a team, everyone passed though,” she said. and set well,” Bluff said. “It was The district tournament will a good team effort.” be held at Cusick Thursday, Nov. Caytlin Nenema and Haley 1. BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

COURTESY PHOTO|JOYCE MONTGOMERY

Cusick juniors Nalene Andrews and Caytlin Nenema team up for the block, keeping the Panthers undefeated against the Inchelium Hornets.

Priest River football falls to Timberlake

Spartans head to state tournament

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

PRIEST RIVER – Priest River’s football team suffered a loss to Timberlake Friday night, losing 35-14. This put the Spartans in second place in the Intermountain League, behind Timberlake, who is undefeated in league play. Priest River is 2-1. It was a big second quarter for Timberlake that left Priest River too far behind to catch up. Timberlake scored 21 points to lead 21-0 at the half, before Priest River got on the board. “It was a tough battle,” Spar-

tan coach Shane Douglas said. “We had some early mistakes which got us behind early. We made a strong comeback but Timberlake chewed a lot of the second half up with their running game.” Timberlake scored again in the third but Priest River was able to respond with an 4-yard pass from Cameron Riley to Tyler Barber. Priest River scored again in the fourth, with an eight-yard pass from Riley to Dallas Hopkins. Timberlake scored the final TD of the game to win 35-14. “I was proud of the boys as they never gave up or let down

in their effort,” Douglas said. catches for 61 yards and Jalen “This simply wasn’t our night. Griffen had two catches for 52 We just struggled getting anyyards. Andy Meyer and Jacob thing going our way in the first Perkins each had one catch for half of the game. We have to 5 and 15 yards, respectively. learn from this On defense, Thomas loss quickly and O N D EC K: White had four tackles move on to our 3A STATE TOURNAMENT and a sack. Akre playoff game on had 10 tackles, Riley Saturday at the VS. PAYETTE, SATURDAY, seven, Hopkins and Kibbie Dome Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Kibbie Joey Day six each and against PayDome, Moscow Barber five. Meyer and ette. We will be Jesse Griffen each had prepared.” four tackles. Riley had 11 carries for 61 This ended Priest River’s reguyards and completed 22 of 30 lar season. They play Payette in passing for 214 yards. Barber the first round of the Idaho 3A had five carries for 15 yards. State Tournament, Saturday, RC Akre had six receptions Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kibfor 54 yards, Hopkins had seven bie Dome in Moscow, Idaho.

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Top Lakeside runners get the best of Newport BY JANELLE ATYEO OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport cross country team faced the leagueleading Northeast A school this week. In a meet at Sontag Park, the Grizzlies took on Lakeside, the defending state boys and girls champions, at their home course Tuesday, Oct. 16. Newport senior Scott McMeen had to fight to break up Lakeside’s perfect streak. He placed fifth in a time of 17 minutes, 43 seconds. Lakeside took first through fourth places with junior Ryan Coffman in

the lead at 16:25. Newport senior Chris Nichols came in at ninth place, running the three-mile course in 18:39. Others running for the Grizzlies were sophomores Jordan McGhee and Zane Davis in 25th and 27th, respectively; senior DJ Moreland in 29th and sophomore Ben Jakeman in 30th. A team from St. Michael’s Academy in Spokane also ran, but their results did not count toward the league meet. The Lakeside boys won 16-47. Eagle senior Sofia Marikis won the girls race with at time of 19:21. The Lakeside girls

took first through fifth place for a perfect score. The first Newport runner was sophomore Jackie Morrell in 11th place with a time of 24:34. Senior Jessica Emry was 16th in 28:25, and junior Faii Sricharoenrat was 18th in 32:26. The Lady Grizzlies were missing four of their other exchange student runners and several others are nursing sore legs. In another league meet Oct. 16, Freeman boys and girls were ahead of Chewelah. And Thursday, it was Medical Lake over Kettle Falls and Riverside for the boys. Riverside beat Kettle Falls. For the girls, River-

|| CROSS COUNTRY TUESDAY, OCT. 16 Northeast A League at Lakeside Boys team results: 1, Lakeside, 16. 2, Newport, 47. Boys individual results: 1, Lak, Coffman, 16:25. 2, Lak, Dewey, 16:49. 3, Lak, Thomas, 17:02. 4, Lak, Middleton, 17:14. 5, New, McMeen, 17:43. Girls individual results: 1, Lak, So. Marikis 19:21. 2, Lak, Jacobson, 20:03. 3, Lak, Ahrendt, 20:05. 4, Lak, Belknap, 20:32. 5, Lak, St. Marikis, 20:58.

THURSDAY, OCT. 18 Intermountain League District 1 at Kellogg Boys team scoring: 1, Bonners Ferry 27. 2, Timberlake 50. 3, Priest River 59. 4, Kellogg 97. Boys individuals: 1, Ryan Richardson (Tim) 16:15. 2, Luke Reoch (BF) 16:17. 3, Collin Cossairt (BF) 16:49. 4, Sam St. Mars (Tim) 17:04. 5, Jacob Perkins (BF) 17:12. 6, Josh Marks (PR) 17:24. 7, Tyson Boorman (BF) 17:32. 8, Diamond Robinson (PR) 17:35. 9, Jeff Campo (Kel) 17:39. 10, Bradley Thompson (BF) 17:54. 11, Josh Waldram (Tim) 18:10. 12, Alec Perkins (BF) 18:13. 13 Jason Oliver (PR) 18:22. 14, Blaine Nelson (PR) 18:22. Girls team scoring: 1, Timberlake 26. 2, Priest River 42. 3, Bonners Ferry 64. Girls individuals: 1, Rachel Ward (Tim) 19:21. 2, Steffie Pavey (PR) 20:19. 3, Natalie Herring (Tim) 20:39. 4, Aimee Sayers (BF) 20:52. 5, Jamey Weishaar (Tim) 21:29. 6, Kourtney Aldridge (PR) 21:40. 7, Kinya Morrison (PR) 21:44. 8, Riena Powell (Tim) 22:11. 9, Abragail Chase (Tim) 22:14. 10, SharaJane Erny (Tim) 22:38. 11, Lindsay Richardson (Tim) 22:46. 12, Elisabeth Young (PR) 23:19.

FOOTBALL Timberlake (4-4, 3-0) Priest River (5-2, 2-1)

0 21 7 7 -35 0 0 7 7 -14

Scoring: Tim-Buck 54 run (Scott kick) Tim-Scott 3 run (Scott kick) Tim-Scott 47 INT (Scott kick) Tim-Buck 23 run (Scott kick) PR-Barber 4 pass from Riley (Akre kick) PR-Hopkins 8 pass from Riley (Akre kick) Tim-Rhodes 4 run (Scott kick)

Columbia-Inchelium (5-3, 3-2) 8 8 0 0 -16 Cusick (8-0, 5-0) 8 14 8 22 -52 Scoring: CI-Cohen 23 run (Cohen run) Cus-D. Bluff 50 run (Sample run) Cus-Sample 75 INT return (Peterson run) Cus-A. Bluff 1 run (pass failed) CI-Cohen 25 run (Wyborney run) Cus-A. Bluff 9 run (Sample run) Cus-D. Bluff 20 run (D. Bluff run) Cus-D. Bluff 3 pass from Sample (pass failed) Cus-D. Bluff 10 pass from Sample (D. Bluff run)

Selkirk (4-4, 2-3) Republic (5-2, 3-2)

14 8 6 0 -28 12 16 14 0 -42

Scoring Sel-Maupin 65 pass from Cain (Cain run) Rep-Koffel 40 interception return (pass failed) Sel-Haskins 11 run (run failed) Rep-Al. Rivera 5 run (run failed) Rep-Al. Rivera 30 run (An. Rivera pass from Fritts) Rep-An. Rivera 1 pass from Fritts (Slagle run) Sel-Maupin 65 pass from Cain (Chantry pass from Cain) Rep-Al. Rivera 4 run (Baumbach pass from Fritts) Sel-Haskins 6 run (pass failed) Rep-Baumbach 2 run (run failed)

Chewelah (7-1, 5-0) Newport (2-5, 1-4)

20 0 13 7 -40 0 0 0 14 -14

Scoring: Che-Mc. Miller 96 kickoff return (kick failed) Che-Smith 52 run (run failed) Che-Bean 10 run (Smith run) Che-Smith 5 run (run failed) Che-Johnstone 3 run (kick good) New-Rapp 1 run (Folis kick) Che-Bean 60 run (kick good) New-Fisher (Folis kick)

FOOTBALL STANDINGS Intermountain League Timberlake Priest River Kellogg Bonners Ferry

3-0 4-4 2-1 5-2 1-2 1-7 0-3 0-8

Northeast A League Chewelah Medical Lake Freeman Lakeside (WA) Newport Riverside Kettle Falls

5-0 7-1 4-1 6-1 4-1 6-2 3-3 4-4 1-4 2-5 1-4 1-7 0-5 0-7

Northeast 1B North Cusick Wellpinit Republic

5-0 8-0 4-1 6-2 3-2 5-2

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ing back. With a few new additions we will be a strong contender next year. I couldn’t be more proud of both teams this year.” The state meet is Saturday, Oct. 27 at Hell’s Gate State Park, located four miles south of Lewiston on the Snake River. There is a $5 parking fee. The 3A girls run at 11 a.m., and the boys’ race is at noon.

Columbia-Inchelium Selkirk Northport Curlew

3-2 5-3 2-3 4-4 1-4 3-5 0-6 0-8

SOCCER TUESDAY, OCT. 16 Northeast A League at Medical Lake Newport 2, Medical Lake 0 Scoring: First half - 1, New, Wiese, 16:00. 2, New, Rohrer (Wiese) 39:00. Second half - none. Shots: Newport 16, Medical Lake 7. Saves: Newport, Merrill 5. Medical Lake, Klettke 10.

MONDAY, OCT. 22 Newport 6, Riverside 3 Scoring: First half - 1, New, Malsbury (Hearnden) 2:00. 2, New, Malsbury (Hearnden) 5:00. 3, New, Malsbury 35:00. 4, New, Frederick (Behrens) 38:00. Second half 5, Riv, Foley (Uhlenkott) 50:00. 6, New, Lewis 60:00. 7, New, Lewis 70:00. 8, Riv, Balauro (Trepanier) 75:00. 9, Riv, Trepanier (Lajaness) 87:00. Shots: Riverside 5. Saves: Riverside, Simpson 11, Workman 8.

VOLLEYBALL TUESDAY, OCT. 16 At Newport Newport d. Chewelah 3-0 Chewelah Newport

21 20 23 25 25 25

Scoring Kills-Kenney (Che) 9, Kersting (New) 14. Assists-Westoff (Che) 19, Vaughn (New) 32. Aces-Kirkwood (New) 2. Digs-Garner (Che) 14, Newcomb (New) 5. Blocks-Krouse (Che) 6.

INTERMOUNTAIN LEAGUE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT At Rathdrum Priest River d. Bonners Ferry 3-0 Bonners Ferry 14 11 16 Priest River 25 25 25 Scoring Kills-Bykerk (PR) 10. Assists-Eldore (PR) 24. Aces-Trost (PR) 6. Digs-Douglas (PR) 6. Blocks-Bykerk (PR) 3.

At Selkirk Inchelium d. Selkirk Inchelium Selkirk

25 28 25 20 26 22

Scoring Kills- Kohler (Inc) 15. Anderson, Couch (Sel) 4. Assists- Carrasco (Sel) 5. Aces- Finley (Inc) 5. Couch, Carrasco, McAnerin (Sel) 1. Digs- Williams (Inc) 10. Couch, Carrasco (Sel) 2. Blocks- Kohler (Inc) 3, Anderson (Sel) 4.

THURSDAY, OCT. 18 INTERMOUNTAIN LEAGUE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT At Rathdrum Timberlake d. Priest river 3-2 Timberlake 20 25 13 25 15 Priest River 25 21 25 23 13 Scoring Kills-Bykerk (PR) 11. Assists-Eldord (PR) 28. Aces-Fink (PR) 6. Digs-Douglas (PR) 12.

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Blocks-Bykerk (PR) 5.

Priest River d. Kellogg 3-0 Kellogg Priest River

18 23 22 25 25 25

15 25 25 25 25 16 17 20

Scoring Kills-Kersting (New) 14, McInelly (KF) 11. Assists-Vaughn (New) 32, Goodnight (KF) 19. Aces-Stratton, Kirkwood, Ralston (New) 2, Keenan (KF) 2. Digs-Kersting (New) 17, Anderson (KF) 19. Blocks-Stratton, Kersting (New) 2, Berg (KF) 8.

FRIDAY, OCT. 19 At Cusick Cusick d. Inchelium 3-1 Inchelium Cusick

25 20 8 20 21 25 25 25

Scoring Inchelium Kills-Kohler (Inc) 8, Nenema (Cus) 13. Assists-Samuels (Cus) 15. Aces-Zacherle (Inc) 2, Adams (Cus) 3. Digs-Finley (Inc) 4, Adams (Cus) 37. Blocks-Kohler (Inc) 2, Nenema (Cus) 3.

SATURDAY, OCT. 20 At Northport Selkirk d. Northport 3-1 Selkirk Northport

17 25 25 25 25 23 18 23

Scoring Kills-Anderson (Sel) 13, Gilmore (Nor) 17. Assists-Sargent (Sel) 4, Gosen (Nor) 20.

Priest River d. Buhl 3-0 Buhl Priest River

20 19 21 25 25 25

Scoring Kills-Trost (PR) 10. Assists-Eldore (PR) 17. Aces-Fink (PR) 5. Digs-Weimer, Douglas (PR) 7. Blocks-Fink (PR) 5.

OCT. 16 Tuesday Night Bowling Team O.K. Lanes Owens Grocery Country Lane AWPPW Eagles Priest River Ace

Won 18.5 15 15 14 11 10.5

Lost 9.5 13 13 14 17 17.5

High Score Game: Don Plattenburger. High Handicap Game: Don Plattenburger. High score and handicap: Brian Hilzer.

VOLLEYBALL STANDINGS Intermountain League win loss Priest River 6 1 Timberlake 3 1 Bonners Ferry 1 4 Kellogg 0 3 Northeast A League Lakeside Freeman Newport Riverside Chewelah Kettle Falls Medical Lake

win loss 11 1 11 1 8 4 6 6 4 8 2 10 0 12

Northeast 1B North Cusick Northport Curlew Inchelium Selkirk Republic

win loss 6 0 5 2 2 3 2 4 1 3 0 3

healthy and racing for a PR and a shot at going to state,” Axel said. “Scott and Chris have good shots at making it to Pasco.” The top 15 runners and the top three teams will advance to the state meet Nov. 3. While Medical Lake and Lakeside are sure to dominate the boys’ race, McMeen is sitting at 10th in the Athletic.net rankings, and Nichols will have to pick off some competition. His latest 5-kilometer time is currently 29th. Lakeside and Riverside dominate the girls’ rankings, with a few Medical Lake runners scattered in the top 20.

Aces-Couch (Sel) 3. Guglielmino, Gosen (Nor) 2. Digs-Sargent (Sel) 8. Cox, Guglielmino (Nor) 9. Blocks-Gilmore (Nor) 3.

Scoring Kills-Ivie (Kel) 10, Trost (PR) 12. Assists-Samuelson (Kel) 27, Eldor (PR) 25. Aces-None. Digs-Lo (Kel) 34, Douglas (PR) 13. Blocks-Wendt, Eisenberger (Kel), Fink (PR) 3.

At Kettle Falls Newport d. Kettle Falls 3-1 Newport Kettle Falls

side had the top team, and Medical Sperling in 11th, Mishal Maqbool Lake beat Kettle. 12th, Emery 13th and SricharoenSaturday, Oct. 20, the team rat 15th. traveled to the CarIn the boys’ 5K race, dinal Junior Varsity O N D EC K: Davis was 20th out of Invitational in Medical AT REGIONALS FRIDAY, 35 runners, McGhee Lake. Lakeside ran Oct. 26, 2 p.m. 21st, Keegan Heaney as well. McMeen and 23rd, Jakeman 31st, Nichols did not attend. Coach Rory Moreland 32nd, Fynn Peck 34th, Axel said it was the last race for the and Sean Moore 35th. inexperienced members of his team The cross country team will meet to get another race under their belts with the Caribou Trail League before the state qualifier. for regionals Friday, Oct. 26 held For the girls, Morrell was fifth at Walla Walla Point Park in and Arielle Walden sixth out of 16 Wenatchee. The girls race first at 2 runners. The rest of the runners p.m., followed by the boys. also stuck together. It was Caroline “My hope is to have everyone

OCT. 17 Lucky Ladies Team Turtles Country Lane Morning Glories Golden Girls State Line Tavern Bling and Sparkles

Won 18 17 14.5 14 11 9.5

Lost 10 11 13.5 14 17 18.5

High game scratch: Laura O’Brien 203. High game handicap: Claudia McKinney 241. High series scratch: Laura O’Brien 568. High series handicap: Claudia McKinney 655. High team game scratch: Turtles 622. High team game handicap: Bling and Sparkles 835. High team series scratch: Turtles 1,808. High team series handicap: Bling and Sparkles 2,391. Converted splits: Darlene Dinwoodie 3-10. Laura O’Brien 2-7, 4-5. Cathy Norenberg 5-10, 5-10. Betty Balison 3-10, 3-10. Pat Shields 2-7.

Wednesday Night Loopers Team

Action Auto McCroskey Defense Pend Oeille Marine McCroskey Atty @ Law H & D Diesel OK Lanes Pooch Parlor Club Rio

127.5 113.5 109 100 96 90 85 74

72.5 86.5 91 100 104 110 115 126

High scratch game: Terry Hastings 248. High handicap game: Terry Hastings 271. High scratch series: Steve Hastings 608. High handicap series: Steve Nolting 689. High team scratch game: McCroskey Atty @ Law 931. High handicap game: McCroskey Atty @ Law 1,044. High team scratch series: McCroskey Atty @ Law 2,645. High handicap series: Club Rio 1,013.

THURSDAY, OCT. 18 Thursday Nighters Team OK Lanes OH $#!+ Wilkinson Rental Club Rio Pooch Parlor Plain Nasty’s Wanna Bees Country Lane 4 Amigos

Won 20 18 16 15 13 11 10 9

Lost 8 10 12 13 15 17 18 19

High scratch game: Team - Country Lane 710, Mean - Duane Jones 256, Women - Esther Wilkinson 186. High handicap game: Team - Wilkinson Rental 898, Men - Jim Goss 268, Women 247. High scratch game: Team - Country Lane 1,969, Men - Duane Jones 679, Women - Sara Goss 496. High handicap series: Team - OH $#!+ 2,562, Men - Larry Burnham 687, Women - Donna Kirkpatrick 661.

Won Lost

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BREATHE THE DIFFERENCE Smoke from burning leaves and wood is as harmful as cigarette smoke and can contribute to birth defects, cancer and lung disease. Not only is outdoor burning dangerous, but it is illegal in most communities and can carry large fines. Chip or compost your yard waste instead of burning. And NEVER burn your garbage. This fall, start really protecting your family. For clean healthy alternatives to burning, visit our website. www.ecy.wa.gov/BreatheTheDifference

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Lifestyle

BR I E FLY West coast swing class coming to Create NEWPORT – A West coast swing class will be held Mondays at 6 p.m. in November at the Create Arts Center in Newport. This is not a beginning class. Students should know the first five basic steps before signing up for this class. Taught by Glenn and Patty Braunstein, this class will include correct techniques to help you accomplish the higher level patterns you will be learning, and take your West coast swing to the next level. Pre-registration is required. To register send an email to romancendance@aol.com with West coast swing in the subject line. Price will be determined by the number of people who sign up. If six or more are interested, the price will be $30 a month; if fewer, it will be $40.

MINER PHOTOS|DON GRONNING

Domestic violence walk draws dozens

Lioness craft fair coming soon PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Lioness craft fair is set for Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Priest River Junior High, located on Highway 2 in Priest River. Food booths will sell chili, hotdogs and beverages. A large number of vendors will be selling crafts, just in time for the holidays.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. To draw attention to the issue Pend Oreille Valley Crime Victim Services has held a domestic violence vigil walk for the last 16 years. Some 65-70 people turned out to walk from the gazebo to the PUD building in Newport Tuesday, Oct. 16, stopping along the way to consider domestic violence accounts that were written on the cutout figures, pictured above. Walk in Her Shoes was one of the themes, and several men participated, making the hike in women’s shoes, left.

Get help with Medicare changes in Blanchard BLANCHARD – A Medicare open house is set for Thursday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Blanchard Community Center. Now is the time to review your Part D or Medicare Advantage Plan. You can add, drop or change the plan you use. SHIBA counselors will be in Blanchard to provide objective assistance and education about how you might save money in 2013. Call 208-4371037 to make an appointment.

Get scared at Rotary haunted house OLDTOWN – The Newport Priest River Rotary Club is planning a spooky event for Halloween. The club’s haunted house will be open Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-27, from 6-8 p.m. at the Oldtown Rotary Park. The cost is $3 for kids, $5 for adults with kids and $7 for adults. Save a $1 and bring a canned food item for the food bank. Proceeds go to the Feed the Children program in Ecuador.

Brooks watercolor wins people’s choice award NEWPORT – The Western Art Show sponsored jointly by Evergreen Art Association and Create Arts Center drew a number of guests to a display featuring oils, watercolors, pastels, sculpture, and more, concluding Oct. 13 with an artists’ reception. Winner of the People’s Choice Award Certificate and $50 was Sam Brooks for his watercolor “Mr. Horse.” Live western music was provided by Dorene Greg in the reception area decorated with western items with an autumn theme. Refreshments were donated by members of Evergreen Art Association and Create. A silent auction of a special artwork by Sam Brooks and Loyce Akers was won by Kandi Gentis.

Library hosts Harvest Party Oct. 27 NEWPORT – The Newport Library will be the site for a Kid’s Harvest Party Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a costume contest, crafts, treats and free pictures taken.

Ghosts and goblins collect more than candy

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF this Halloween

NEWPORT – This Halloween, Wednesday, Oct. 31, children from Stratton Elementary, the United Church of Christ Sunday school, and Girl Scouts will be trick-or-treating for UNICEF from 3-5 p.m. They’ll be carrying bright orange UNICEF cartons and going door to door with an adult collecting nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars for the world’s poorest children. All money collected is sent to the U.S. Committee for UNICEF for providing clean water, food and shelter, education and medicine for children in developing countries. For more than 60

years, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has been making a difference in children’s lives all over the world. Funds from the youth-powered campaign have helped the organization save millions of lives. For children in the U.S., Trickor-Treat for UNICEF is often the first glimpse of hardships and struggles faced by girls and boys in developing countries. It introduces them to the idea of helping other kids in need. UNICEF helps kids by providing immunizations for more than half the world’s children, digging wells and delivering clean water, building schools, training teachers and delivering school supplies, extending help during emergencies and times of war, and protecting chil-

Players present ‘War of the Worlds’ NEWPORT – In time for a creepy, extraterrestrial Halloween scare, the Pend Oreille Players will present “War of the Worlds” as radio theater. The show will run for two nights at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport. Performances start at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27. The cast includes Howard Wildin, Kevin Kuban, Bill Prater, Chris Demlow, Michael Hunter and Kris Cornelis. The original science fiction novel about a Martian invasion

was written by H. G. Wells in 1898. Orson Welles did his famous interpretation of the novel as a radio drama for a 1938 Halloween episode, causing quite the stir among listeners who thought an actual alien invasion was happening in New Jersey. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 5 to 18. Order tickets in advance online at www. pendoreilleplayers.org or by calling 509-671-3389 Wednesday, Thursday or Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. or Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Drama students stage one acts PRIEST RIVER – Priest River students will put on “Collage,” a night of one act plays Thursday, Oct. 25 at the junior high auditorium. The curtain rises at 6 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students and seniors.

dren from abuse and exploitation. If the trick-or-treaters miss your house, donations may be dropped off at the Stratton Elementary School office in Newport.

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 409 S. Spokane • 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

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Master gardener registrations out NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County Extension is accepting applications for new volunteers, with basic training slated to start this winter. Master Gardener Basic Training is offered locally only once every three years. The cost of the training is $150, with scholarships available. Applicants may download an application form from the Master Gardener webpage at www.pendoreille.wsu.edu or pick one up at the WSU Extension Office next to the courthouse at 418 S. Scott Ave. in Newport. Applications are due by Dec. 1. The Master Gardener program was created to provide public education in gardening and environmental stewardship generated from research at WSU and other university systems. Volunteers are trained by WSU faculty and staff to be community educators about issues of importance in their local com-

Renowned author discusses ‘Fahrenheit 451’ at library PRIEST RIVER – North Idaho Reads events at the Priest River Library will conclude Thursday, Oct. 25 with a virtual program featuring bestselling author David Brin. Brin, a scientist, futurist, speaker and technical consultant, will discuss “Fahrenheit 451” live online. His novels have been New York Times Bestsellers, winning multiple Hugo, Nebula and other awards. At least a dozen have been translated into more than 20 languages. His latest sci-fi book is “Existence.” Brin is also the author of “The Postman,” which was made into a movie directed by Kevin Costner and was partially filmed at Metaline Falls in 1997. The virtual author visit will be broadcast at several North Idaho Libraries, including the Priest River Library. The UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 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

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

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH

CHURCH DIRECTORY

1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays: Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Univ. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Girls Club, ages 9 to 12, 6:30 to 8:00 pm Soul’d Out Youth, ages 13 thru 19, 6:00 pm Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

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

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Services - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wed. - Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.newportchurchoffaith.com

munities that enhance natural resources, sustain communities and improve the health and wellness of residents. WSU Master Gardener basic training consists of three parts: completion of the statewide online WSU Master Gardener training modules (with DVD’s provided, so fast Internet connection is not a requirement), a series of locally-held classes that highlight gardening information specific to Pend Oreille County and 40 hours of volunteer internship working with Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners on a variety of public education projects. Although classes will begin in December, snowbirds are encouraged to apply and can complete much of the training at a distance. For more information about the program contact Carol Mack at cmack@wsu.edu or Carla Pogson at cpogson@wsu.edu or 509-447-2401.

discussion begins at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be offered by the Friends of the West Bonner Libraries. This presentation can also be accessed from anywhere through the North Idaho Reads website: http://norBrin thidahoreads.org. Instructions are on the David Brin page and login information will be published on that page on Oct. 25. North Idaho Reads is a joint project of libraries in North Idaho. A book is selected each year that the regional community is encouraged to read. Programs are developed around the themes in the book to create a dialogue. The book selected for 2012 was “Fahrenhet 451” by Ray Bradbury.

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 5pm 2nd Saturdays Pastor, Walt Campbell: 447-5101

CATHOLIC MASSES

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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.

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

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

Diamond Lake Church 326002 Hwy. 2, West of Newport Pastor Clinton Schultz, (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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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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Nov. 17 • Dec. 8 Original Christmas Gifts Mon. - Sat. 11- 6 “ Christmas from the Heart ” by Yesterday’s Children Dec. 14: Dinner at 6 pm with Concert at 7 pm Dec. 15 & 16 - 2 pm Mila Gilbert Guitarist Dec 15th - 7 pm 900 W. 4th • Newport 509-447-9277 www.createarts.org

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Main Street Floral

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Meeting Space Accommodations for 50-60 people Catering Available

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Wrap your gifts in a ballon with our “Super Stuffer” 300 W. Walnut, Newport, WA, (509) 447- 4483

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FOR THE RECORD

O B I T UA R I E S

Theresa Elizabeth Anderson Newport

Theresa Elizabeth Anderson passed away Oct. 17 at Newport Long Term Care in Newport. She was 87 years old. She was born on Anderson Jan. 20, 1925. She was married to Vern Anderson for 65 years until his passing in July 2011. She is survived by two sons, Frank (and Julie) Anderson of Priest River and George (and Kim) Anderson of Seattle. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Anderson loved cooking, spending time with friends and family and crocheting. She was a sweet and wonderful mother and grandmother and will be missed by all, family said. A memorial service will be held Friday Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Priest River. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

Mary Joyce Cary Newport

Mary Joyce Cary passed away Oct. 11 at the age of 77. She was born to Mary and Charles Shook in Sheffield, Ala., Aug. 15, 1935. Cary She considered Newport her home for many years. She loved all her friends and the people of Newport who have afforded her so much love and acceptance. She attended church at House of the Lord in Oldtown, and her church family provided love and support, especially in the passing of her son, Rudy Davis. She is survived by her brothers Don and Gary Shook, two sisters, Linda Dean and Gloria O’Donnell, granddaughter Eileen Criste, and great-grandchildren Cameron and Lilyannah Criste, as well as her extended family, Mike and Candy Craddick. A memorial will be scheduled at a later date in Kennewick, Wash., where her immediate family resides.

Peggy Charlene Curren Newport

Peggy Charlene Curren passed away due to breast cancer Oct. 13. She was 47. She was born to Charles and Peggy Burkey Sept. 10, 1965, Curren in Deer Park. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Ron Curren, her son Ryan Curren, her mother Peggy Clevenger, brothers Andrew (and Deborah) Burkey of Newport, and Michael (and Stephanie) Burkey of Spokane, and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her father. Mrs. Curren always had a smile on her face and a fishing story to tell. Before she was married, she worked at the Newport Eagles and for June Munds, where she and Peggy were mannequins in the display window. She met the love of her life Ron in 1987, and they were married Aug. 27, 1988. When their son Ryan was born, she devoted her life to raising him. She was involved in every school activity and provided tasty treats for the football team. She was home by 3 p.m. waiting for Ryan when he got off the school bus. Her hobbies were camping, fishing, gardening and taking care of her animals. Her favorite T.V. shows

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 Public Hospital District No. 1 Board: 4 p.m. - Sandifur Meeting Room, Newport Hospital 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

included “Deadliest Catch” and any fishing show that was on. She loved going to Priest and North Skookum lakes where she lived for being outdoors and on the water with her family and friends. “Our lives are forever altered by Charlene’s unexpected passing,” family said. “She will be waiting for us with open arms, a cold beer, glistening smile, and another story to tell.” The family thanked Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home and Crematory for their professional and courteous services during this devastating time. Family and friends are invited to the celebration of her life at Kelly’s Saturday, Oct. 27 at noon. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

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Jesse Allen Jasper of Newport passed away Oct. 16 at the age of 71. He was born April 18, 1941, to (Charles) Franklin “Frank” and Elizabeth Marie Jasper (Johnson) Jasper in Donnelly, Idaho, the youngest of 11 children. The family moved to Grand Coulee, Wash., in 1946, where he graduated from high school in 1959. After graduation, Mr. Jasper worked in a sawmill then as a cement finisher. On Jan. 2, 1960, he married Mary Patricia “Pat” Rouse, his wife of 52 years. In 1963, they moved to Spokane, where he worked as an ironworker. Over the next 14 years he worked with the Ironworkers Local 14 and their apprenticeship program. In 1974, he started at Spokane Community College where he taught for 27 years as a welding instructor, receiving numerous awards and certificates. In 1981, he and his beloved wife moved to their property on the Pend Oreille River, Newport. In 2001, Mr. Jasper retired as the head of the welding department. He loved his family, and he enjoyed spending summers with his wife, their children, grandchildren, and friends in Newport and winter months in Yuma, Ariz. Mr. Jasper lived his life to the fullest and he was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. Think of the term “Solid as a Rock” and Jasper comes to mind, and of that Jesse Jasper being the strongest of all, family said. He was a husband, father of six, grandpa of 16, great-grandpa of two, favorite uncle, little brother, and friend to everyone, they said. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Wilson “Bill,” Morris, Robert “Bob,” John, Richard “Rick,” and Jack, and sisters Mary “Jo Anne” and Ruth. He is survived by his wife Pat; and sons Chris (and Debbi) of Rathdrum, Idaho, and Kevin (and Donna) of Spokane; and daughters Teresa of Spokane, Karen Faggioli (and Michael Hewitt) of Post Falls, Patty Rollins of Belgrade, Mont., and Cathy (and Troy) Talkington of Battle Ground, Wash. Surviving siblings are Norman “Flo” of Kamiah, Idaho, and Cynthia “Jean” (and Jerry) Porter of Spokane, as well as 16 grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, family is requesting that donations be made to Spokane Teachers Credit Union at stcu.org in Mr. Jasper’s name for Pend Oreille youth hunter education and firearm safety.

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. 15 THEFT – W. 2nd St., report of camera missing off building. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – Hwy. 2, report of travel trailer being vandalized. DISTURBANCE – W. 1st St., report of subjects yelling in parking lot. THEFT – Monumental Way, Cusick, report of missing pain medicine from purse. VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER – LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, report that male in order followed complainant to Newport. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – S. Shore Diamond Lake Rd., report of construction workers washing cement residue into storm drain. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Beryl Ct., Newport, report of movies being rented under complainant’s name. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Sicley Rd., report of piece of equipment on side blocking the roadway. TRESPASSING – LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick Tuesday, Oct. 16 ARREST – Newport area, Brian F. Emery, 51, of Ione was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer. TRAFFIC OFFENSE – Bead Lake Drive, report of someone driving heavy equipment on roadway. AGENCY ASSIST – W. Pine St., Newport, request for assistance getting subject from hospital to transport car. ARREST – Richard A. Towle, 51, was arrested on three warrants, and Charles P. J. McNitt, 25, of Riverside was arrested on out of county warrant. POSSIBLE DUI – LeClerc Rd. S.,

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report of intoxicated female driving up Leclerc South. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE – N. Fea Ave., complainant said she saw someone and things have been moved. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Green Rd., report of vehicle in the ditch. ARREST – Richard Daniel Joseph Markel, 52, of Newport was arrested for warrants, violating a protection order, obstructing a public servant and resisting arrest. Wednesday, Oct. 17 ANIMAL PROBLEM – Westside Calispell, report of injured deer that needs euthanizing. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – LeClerc Rd. S., 15-year-old female reports receiving inappropriate comments from 18-year-old male. FIRE – Diamond Lake, DNR Helicopter reports fire northeast of lake. BURGLARY – E. Circle Drive, report that shed was broken into overnight. VEHICLE PROWL – E. Circle Drive, report of car prowl. ACCIDENT – Boundary Rd., report of vehicle accident. DRUGS – Monumental Way, Cusick, report of marijuana found on student. ARREST – Hwy. 2, Amber Rene Alldredge, 35, of Spokane; Yvonne Marie Taschler, 41, of Spokane and Ronald Elton Rigby, 53, of Spokane were transferred to Pend Oreille County Jail on warrants. THEFT – W. 1st St., report of vehicle parked behind building, windows broken and items missing. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – W. Sacheen St., report that subject has not seen 28-year-old daughter for a week. TRESPASSING – W. 5th St., Newport, request to have male trespassed from school. BURGLARY – Hwy. 20, report of motorhome and shed broken into. ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Thursday, Oct. 18 THEFT – W. 7th St., report of bicycle missing from front of apartment. INTOXICATION – Hwy. 2, report of subjects drinking alcohol inside vehicle. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF – W. 2nd St., report of vehicle damaged overnight dented and possibly keyed. FIRE – LeClerc Rd. N., report of smoke coming out of electrical outlet. ASSAULT – Scotia Rd., complain-

ant reports being assaulted by a known subject. ARREST – Kevin A. Rogowski, 22, of Pine Island was arrested for fourth degree assault. ASSAULT – S. Union Ave., Newport, report that subject grabbed complainant’s arm. ERRATIC DRIVER – Hwy. 2, report of vehicle all over road crossing fog line. Friday, Oct. 19 FIRE – Hwy. 211, report of fire in the trees. VEHICLE PROWL – S. Shore Diamond Lake, report of truck with spotlights on top siphoning gas from vehicle. THEFT – Hwy. 2, report of propane bottles being stolen. ARREST – LeClerc Rd. S., Benjamin J. Curd, 33, of Fruitland was arrested on warrants. LITTERING – Silver Birch Rd., report that someone dumped two semitruck loads of old tires on complainant’s property. ARREST – Hwy. 2, Jacob A. Frueh, 32, of Newport was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer, for attempting to elude, for reckless driving, for driving with a suspended license and a warrant. Saturday, Oct. 20 ANIMAL PROBLEM – Sullivan Lake Rd., report of herd of goats in complainant’s yard. ARREST – LeClerc Rd. N., Tiarae Dallie Thurman, 19 of Usk was arrested on tribal charges. BURGLARY – Hwy. 2, report that house was broken into, items missing. THEFT – Quail Loop, Newport, report of items taken sometime from boat. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Elmers Loop, Newport, report of suspicious person running through property. THEFT – W. Walnut St., Newport, report that subject left without paying for $100 of fuel. ARREST – James Franklin Snyder, 38, of Newport was arrested on a warrant. Sunday, Oct. 21 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – Willms Rd., report of red pickup with Idaho plates, appears to be hunting from road in the area. ACCIDENT – Deer Valley Rd., report of single car rollover, unknown injuries. FISH AND GAME – Best Chance Rd., Usk, report that subjects are possibly hunting from the roadway

and believe they have gotten a deer. TRESPASSING – Houghton St., Ione, report of subject at residence is refusing to leave. ACCIDENT – Camden Rd., report of single car rollover, unknown injury. ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle slide off. ACCIDENT – Hwy. 2, Newport, report of single vehicle slide off with boat trailer, no injuries but the boat is off the trailer. VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER – S. Scott Ave., Newport, person reports receiving phone calls from respondent in an order. ARREST – W. Walnut St., Kyle Greis, 32, of Newport was arrested on warrants.

WEST BONNER COUNTY Monday, Oct. 15 BURGLARY – Hoo Doo Loop, Oldtown Tuesday, Oct. 16 ARREST – E. 4th St. N, Oldtown, Shaun Michael Savage, 25, of Oldtown, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use and petit theft. TRESPASSING – Hoo Doo Ridge Rd., Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING – Hwy. 41, Oldtown ARREST – N. Idaho Ave., Oldtown, Lindsey Johnson, 32, of Laclede was arrested for a warrant for cocaine and was issued a citation for possession of marijuana. Wednesday, Oct. 17 THEFT – Railroad Ave., Priest River Thursday, Oct. 18 HARASSMENT – Malakowsky Rd., Oldtown, report of telephonic harassment. Friday, Oct. 19 HARASSMENT – Rena Rd., Oldtown, report of a harassment call in the Oldtown area. ALCOHOL JUVENILE – Hwy. 57, Priest River ARREST – Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Jessi Norton-Howard of Oldtown was arrested in for driving under the influence. Saturday, Oct. 20 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – Peninsula Rd., Priest River Sunday, Oct. 21 DOMESTIC DISPUTE – Womack Rd., Oldtown

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Bonner County Commissioners: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Port of Pend Oreille: 9 a.m. - Usk Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: 1 p.m. - Box Canyon Dam, Ione

We invite service men and women to treat yourself and your family to a memorable getaway. Visit Leavenworth in November and enjoy special military discounts throughout the city.

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Teacher III The Kalispel Tribe of Indians in Usk, Washington is seeking part time Teacher III’s. Summary of Functions: Creates and implements educational lesson plans, calendars, activities, instruction and programs to children from 1 month – 12 years old to develop social, intellectual, emotional and physical growth ensuring the children’s safety and health. Qualifications: Requires a 2-year certificate or in early childhood education, child development, or elementary education. (A combination of a CDA, credits and clock hours can be combined as approved by licensing to meet.) (10 vocational clock hours in education or other related field equals 1 credit.); Requires three years of experience working in a child care setting or school, or the equivalent experience; Must have a GED or high school diploma; Must pass Tribal and Child Care Licensing background checks; Must be able to relate effectively with children, parents and staff; Must be dependable and punctual. Certificates, Licenses, Regulations: Current First Aid and CPR training and certification required; Current HIV/AIDS training required; Twenty hours of STARS coursework is required at the start of the job, and 20 hours STARS is required each year; Must be able to obtain food handler’s card. For further information and full job description or to apply online, please visit our website at www.kalispeltribe.com Or Applications may be obtained at the Kalispel Tribal Office front desk at 1981 N. LeClerc Rd., Usk, WA 99180. We exercise Indian Preference and are a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace

SUBSTITUTE HEAD START ECEAP CLASSROOM AIDES Rural Resources Community Action is accepting applications for Substitute Head Start/ECEAP Classroom Aides in Newport; hours vary, $9.22 per hour. This is a temporary position and is responsible for assisting with Head Start preschool program activities. This position is anticipated to last until 5/31/2013. Applicants will need to get Food Handlers, infant/child 1st Aid & CPR cards by 60 days after hiring. For necessary job requirements, application and complete position description, contact WorkSource, 956 South Main Street, Suite B, Colville, WA 99114 or 509-685-6158. Position is open until filled. Rural Resources is an AA/ EOE employer.

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OAK BEDROOM SET Queen with attached shelves and drawers, lots of storage, like new. $400.00 or best offer. (509) 671-3031. (37-3p)

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3 BEDROOM TRAILER No pets. Lazy Acres Trailer Park. Newport. (208) 4374502. (7-tf) 1 BEDROOM CABIN Storage shed, washer/ dryer hookup. Nice private setting, river access. 8-1/2 miles from Newport in Furport. No smoking. $500/ month. First, last plus deposit, references. (509) 671-0687. (36-3p) VERY NICE PLACE! Townhouse duplex, 823 West 3rd Street in Newport. Three bedroom, two bath, attached garage, laundry room, daylight kitchen and large living room. Close to schools, hospital, park and shopping. No smoking. No pets. $775 per month, $750 security deposit, includes water and grounds maintenance. E-mail for application or call Ed at (714) 377-1029. (36-3p) UNFURNISHED HOUSE One half mile from town on the Priest River. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, stove, refrigerator, new dishwasher. Newly remodeled and painted. $750 per month. Damage deposit. No pets. No smoking. Water, sewer and garbage paid. (208) 610-8075. (37-3p) AVAILABLE November 1st, Newport. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, washer/ dryer, covered parking, private patio and small yard. Call for information (208) 640-6771. (37-3p) TWO BEDROOM 2 bath, security system, rural setting, garage. Diamond Lake area. No dogs. $625/ rent plus $625 damage deposit. (509) 9247184. (37-3)

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Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty- ($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from October 24, 2012. State of Washington Department of Ecology Water Resource Program - ERO PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA 98504-7611

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Published in The Newport Miner October 17 and 24, 2012. (37-2)

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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. 2012308 LEGAL NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE CHANGE IN MEETING DATE The Port of Pend Oreille Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for November 13, 2012 has been rescheduled for October 30, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. /s/ Kelly J. Driver, Manager Publish in The Newport Miner October 17 and 24, 2012. (37-2)

_________________ 2012309 LEGAL NOTICE PORT OF PEND OREILLE PRELIMINARY BUDGET HEARING The preliminary budget for the Port District for fiscal year 2013 will be discussed at the Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 in the Port office, 1981 Black Road, Usk, WA. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. Public comment and input is welcome at that time. Upon adoption of the preliminary budget by the Board, copies will be available for public inspection. /s/ Kelly J. Driver, Manager Publish in The Newport Miner October 17 and 24, 2012. (37-2)

_________________ 2012314 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING The Commission of Public Hospital District No.1 of Pend Oreille County, Washington will conduct a budget hearing to review the 2013 Public Hospital District budget beginning at 4:00 p.m. November 15,

2012* at a Regular 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, 2012. *Meeting occurs one week earlier than usual due to the Thanksgiving holiday. 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 17 and 24, 2012. (37-2)

_________________ 2012325 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY Notice of Application to Appropriate Public Waters Take Notice: That John Holman of Medical Lake, WA on Aug 27, 2008 under Application No. S3-30565 filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from the Pend Oreille River, in the amount of 0.04 of a cubic foot per second, continuously, each year, for domestic supply. The source of the proposed appropriation is the Pend Oreille River, tributary to the Columbia River, located within the Lot 2, Block 2 of Pend Oreille Estates, being within the SW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 26, Township36 N., Range 43 E.W.M., in Pend Oreille County.

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2012321 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY Notice of Application to Appropriate Public Waters Take Notice: That Ray Westover of Chattaroy, WA on Aug. 13, 2009 under Application No. S3-30599 filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from Marshall Lake in the amount of 0.02 of a cubicfoot per second, each year, for domestic supply, dust control, and fire protection. The source of the proposed appropriation is located within Lot 23 of Magarts Lake Hill Addition, being within Section 23, Township 32 N., Range 45 E.W.M., in Pend Oreille County. Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from October 24, 2012. State of Washington Department of Ecology Water Resources Program- ERO PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA 985047611 Published in The Newport Miner October 17 and 24, 2012. (37-2)

_________________ 2012322 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY Notice of Application to Appropriate Public Waters Take Notice: That Ray Westover of Chattory, WA on Aug. 13, 2009 under Application No. S3-30600 filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from Marshall Lake in the amount of 0.02 of a cubicfoot per second, each year, for domestic supply, The source of the proposed appropriation is located within Lot 12 of Magarts Lake Hill Addition, being within Section 23, Township 32 N., Range 45 E.W.M., in Pend Oreille County. Protests or objections to approval of the application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below,

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within thirty-(30) days from October 24, 2012. State of Washington Department of Ecology Water Resources Program- ERO PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA 985047611 Published in The Newport Miner October 17 and 24, 2012. (37-2)

_________________ 2012323 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY Notice of Application to Appropriate Public Waters Take Notice: That Ray Westover of Chattaroy, WA on Aug. 13, 2009 under Application No. S3-30601 filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from Marshall Lake in the amount of 0.02 of a cubicfoot per second, each year, for domestic supply. The source of the proposed appropriation is located within Lot 27 of Magarts Lake Hill Addition, being within Section 23, Township 32 N., Range 45 E.W.M., in Pend Oreille County. Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed within the Department of Ecology at the address shown below within thirty (30) days from October 24, 2012. State of Washington Department of Ecology Water Resource Program- ERO PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA 985047611 Published in The Newport Miner October 17 and 24, 2012. (37-2)

_________________ 2012324 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY Notice of Water Rate Hearing The Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 will hold a public hearing to consider rates for the following water system: Metaline Falls The public hearing will take place at 2:00 p.m., October 30, 2012, during the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners located at Box Canyon Dam, Maintenance Shop (upstairs), 7492 Hwy 31, Ione, Washington. The public is invited to attend and be heard. Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner October 17 and 24, 2012. (37-2)

_________________ 2012327 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY Notice of Application to Appropriate Public Waters Take Notice: That Roland Poulin of Spokane, WA on June 24, 2008 under Application No. S3-30559 filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from Marshall Lake in the amount of 0.02 of a cubic foot per second, seasonally, each year, for domestic supply for two cabins. The source of the proposed appropriation is Marshall Lake, tributary to the Pend Oreille River, located within the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 23, Township 32 N., Range 45 E.W.M., in Pend Oreille

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County. Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from October 24, 2012. State of Washington Department of Ecology Water Resources Program- ERO PO Box 47611 Olympia, WA 985047611 Published in The Newport Miner October 17 and 24, 2012. (37-2)

_________________ 2012326 NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Newport, Washington Sealed Bids will be received by the County of Pend Oreille at the County Commissioners Office, located in the Pend Oreille County Courthouse at 625 West Fourth Street, Newport, Washington, until 11:00 AM Monday, November 5, 2012 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvement, COUNTY PROJECT High Risk Rural Road Safety Program CRP 836. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in accordance with Section 1-02.7 of the 2012Washington State Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the County of Pend Oreille. Bid Proposal, Plans and Specifications may be obtained from the Pend Oreille County Public Works Department, Road Division, P.O. Box 5040, Newport, Washington 99156, upon payment of $30.00, nonrefundable, per set. All checks shall be made payable to the Pend Oreille County Road Department. This project provides 90 working days for completion. Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection in the Pend Oreille County Public Works Department, Road Division, in Newport, Washington, and the Chapter offices of the Associated General Contractors of America. Plans and specifications may also be viewed at the official Pend Oreille County web site: http://www.pendoreilleco.org A non-mandatory prebid conference will be conducted on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 10:00 am beginning at Pend Oreille County Court House, Commissioners’ Board Room, 625 W. 4th Street, Newport Washington. Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to: THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COURTHOUSE, NEWPORT, WASHINGTON 99156 with “BID FOR COUNTY PROJECT High Risk Rural Road Safety Program CRP 836 written on the outside. Pend Oreille County in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d--42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle

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A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. Published in The Newport Miner October 17, 24, and 31, 2012. (37-3)

_________________ 2012334 PUBLIC NOTICE Pend Oreille Count Fire Protection District #6 hereby announces its intention to create, maintain and update a Small Works Roster for the year 2012 in accordance with RCW 39.04.155 and RCW 39.04.190. Interested parties may apply by contacting: Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District #6 7572 LeClerc Road South Newport, WA. 99156 Phone: 447-3736 The Small Works Roster will be open for the following categories: General Electrical Plumbing Heating/Air Conditioning Masonry Roofing Concrete Drywall Painting Flooring Ironwork Excavation Culverts Landscaping Logging, Land Clearing, Reforestation Electronics Truck Maintenance Published in The Newport Miner October 24 and 31, 2012. (38-2)

_________________ 2012335 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that The Pend Oreille County Fire District #6, 2013 Budget Hearing has been scheduled for November 12, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of public comment on the 2013 Administrative Operating Budget. The meeting will be held at the Pend Oreille County Fire District #6 Office located at 7572 LeClerc Road South, Newport, Wa 99156 Vickie Miles Secretary Published in The Newport Miner October 24 and 31, 2012. (38-2)

________________ 2012336 PUBLIC NOTICE Chippewa Water and Sewer District Commissioners will hold a budget hearing for the purpose of fixing and adopting the 2013 budget at their November 1, 2012 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 24 and 31, 2012. (38-2)

________________ 2012337 NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PERMIT – 2ND LEGAL NOTICE AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

PERMIT NO.: WA-0045268 APPLICANT: Ponderay Newsprint Company 422767 Highway 20 Usk, Washington 99180 FACILITY: Same as applicant above Ponderay Newsprint has applied for renewal of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 173-220 Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and the Federal Clean Water Act. Ponderay Newsprint presently operates a Pulp and Newsprint Paper Mill that discharges process wastewater to the Pend Oreille River at river mile 72.6, just upstream from Usk, Washington. The wastewater, following treatment, must meet the requirements of the Washington State Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations for a permit to be issued. Following evaluation of the application and other available information, a draft permit has been developed which would allow the discharge of wastewater with the appropriate permit limits and conditions. A tentative determination has been made on the effluent limitations and special permit conditions that will prevent and control pollution. A final determination will not be made until all timely comments received in response to this notice have been evaluated. PUBLIC COMMENT AND INFORMATION The draft permit and fact sheet may be viewed at the Department of Ecology (Department) website at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/ programs/wq/per mits/ eastern_permits.html. The application, fact sheet, proposed permit, and other related documents are also available at the Department’s Eastern Regional Office for inspection and copying between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., weekdays. To obtain a copy or to arrange to view copies please contact the Permit Coordinator at (509) 329-3455, by e-mail at stra461@ecy.wa.gov or by writing to the address below. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the proposed permit. All comments must be submitted within 30 days after publication of this notice to be considered for the final determination. Comments must be received by our office no later than November 30, 2012. Comments should be sent to: Mr. Pat Hallinan WQP-Department of Ecology 4601 N. Monroe Street Spokane, WA 99205 Any interested party may request a public hearing on the proposed permit within 30 days of the publication date of this notice. The request for a hearing shall state the interest of the party and the reasons why a hearing is necessary. The request should be sent to the above address. The Department will hold a hearing if it determines that there is significant public interest. If a hearing is to be held, public notice will be published at least 30 days in advance of the hearing date. Any party responding to this notice with comments will be mailed a copy of a hearing public notice. Please bring this public notice to the attention of persons who you know would be interested in this matter. Ecology is an equal CONTINUED ON 12B

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Mary Louise Will Priest River

Mary Louise Will, a long time resident of Priest River, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 20 at Hospice House in Spokane with her children by Will her side. She was 87. She was born April 25, 1925, in Priest River to Ted and Mary Ellen Hill. She was the salutatorian of the class of 1942 at Priest River High School. She spent time in Pullman, Spokane and San Francisco before returning to Priest River to care for her parents. She married Mel A. “Scotty” Will on April 28, 1951. She was a member of PEO Chapter AE for many years and a volunteer at the Priest River Library for 38 years. She enjoyed spending time on her

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computer, crossword puzzles and worrying. She is survived by her children, Mary Anne Will of Spokane, Bill Will of Shoreline, Wash., and Jill Will of Olympia. She is also survived by her grandchildren, McKenzie and Jack Will of Shoreline and her very special friend of 80 years, Bea Thomas of Coeur d’Alene. They met in the first grade and have been best friends ever since. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Russell Hill, her husband, son Jack Will, and beloved grandfather Charlie Carr. At her request, no services will be held. Her family would like to offer special thanks to the staff and volunteers of Hospice House and Hospice of Spokane for their loving care of Mom and the love and kindness to the family during this difficult time. Memorials are suggested to Hospice House, c/o Hospice of Spokane, P.O. Box 2215, Spokane, WA 992102215.

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Cassandra R. Andrews, 21, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on an assault fourthdegree domestic violence charge. She is 5 feet, 3 inches Andrews tall, 150 pounds, and her last known address was in the Cusick area.

Gabriel C. Ashby,

21, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on

possession of a controlled substance. He is 5-7, 165 pounds and was last known to reside in the Newport area.

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NEWPORT – Create Arts Center in Newport is getting ready to put on its 10th annual Holiday Artists’ Shop where local crafters can sell their work during holiday shopping season. The shop opens Nov. 17 and runs through Dec. 8. Hours are Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Artists put in a seven-hour shift at the shop to help out. Art-

Rikki N. Bays, 28, is wanted on two Pend Oreille County warrants: a failure to appear for driving while license suspended third degree and failure Bays to appear on assault fourth-degree domestic violence. She is 5-7, 145 pounds with a last known address in the Newport area. 24, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear for a pre-trial conference on a controlled substance violation. Luscier She is 5-5 and 130 pounds, last known to reside in the Newport area.

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ists also need to sign an agreement to reserve their space by Nov. 15. Create collects and pays the sales tax and receives a 30 percent commission on all artwork sold. For information and to receive a form, contact Create at 900 W. Fourth St., Newport, WA 99156, call 509-447-9277 or email create@createarts.org.

Apply soon for Thanksgiving boxes

Sarah J. Luscier,

Donald Carstens

Artists invited to sell work at holiday shop

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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.

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OLDTOWN – The West Bonner County Food Bank in Oldtown will begin accepting applications for Thanksgiving baskets Nov. 1. Applications can be picked up at the food bank, located at the corner of Third and Montana in Oldtown. Applications must be in by

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Nov. 15. Only Idaho residents are eligible to apply. Baskets will be distributed Nov. 20 at the Congregational Church Horizon Center on High and Washington in Priest River, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Fore more information, call the food bank at 208-437-0143.

Oreille County residents) is required to validate the election of Board Members. Board members with terms expiring are: Gayle Cagianut, Newport; Garth Hanson, Newport; Jim Mathis, Newport; Barb McGill, Usk; and Glenn Miller, Cusick. Nominees are: John Hankey, Usk; Garth Hanson, Newport;

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2012331 THE NEWPORT MINER (USPS 3844-00)

Jim Mathis, Newport; Barb McGill, Usk; and Glenn Miller, Cusick. Opportunity for nominations from the floor will be provided at the meeting. The nominating committee consisting of Barb Cordes, Lori Hanson and Bernice Smith for publication in the Newport Miner October 25 and November 1, 2012 has submitted this ballot. /s/ Joyce L. Montgomery Joyce L. Montgomery Secretary

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 17, 2012. 3. Frequency of Issue: Weekly (Wednesday). 3A. No. of issues published annually: 52 3B. annual subscription price: $24.50 4. Location of known office of publication: 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156 5. Location of headquarters of general business offices of publishers: Same. 6. Names and addresses of publisher and editor: Publisher, Frederick J. Willenbrock II; Editor: Michelle Nedved, P.O.Box 349, Newport, WA 99156. 7. Owner: Willenbrock Publications, Inc.; P.O. Box 349, 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: The Newport Miner. 1B. Publication No. 3844-000. 2. Date of filing: October 17,2012. 3. Frequency of Issue: Weekly (Wednesday). 3A. No. of issues published annually: 52 3B. annual subscription price: $24.50 4. Location of known office of publication: 421 S. Spokane, Newport, WA 99156 5. Location of headquarters of general business offices of publishers: Same. 6. Names and addresses of publisher and editor: Publisher/Editor, Frederick J. Willenbrock II; P.O. Box 349, Newport, WA 99156. 7. Owner: Willenbrock Publications, Inc.; P.O. Box 349, Newport, WA 99156. (Frederick and Susan Willenbrock II), 121 Elu Beach Road, Newport, WA 99156. 8. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holder: NONE.

Published in The Newport Miner October 24 and 31, 2012. (38-2)

Donald Carstens of Newport passed away Oct 22 in Spokane. He was 87. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. at the ShermanKnapp Funeral Home in Newport. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

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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)………… 850 750 B. Paid Circulation: 1. Mailed outside county paid subscriptions 41 2. Mailed in-county paid subscriptions…… 184 3. Paid Distribution outside mails including sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales, and other paid distribution outside USPS…………. 393 4. Paid distribution by other classes of mail through the USPS….. 0 C. Total Paid Distribution

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

159

343 0

618 518

D. Free or nominal rate distribution (by mail and outside the mail) 1. Free or nominal rate outside-county copies.. 5 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) 5 E. Total free or nominal rate distribution………

10 628

5 0 0 5 10 528

G. Copies Not Distributed

222

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850

750

I. Percent Paid ………

98%

I certify that the statements made above are correct and complete. (Signed) FREDERICK J. WILLENBROCK II, Publisher Published in The Gem State Miner October 24, 2012. (1) _____________________________________________________________________

Published in The Newport Miner October 24, 2012. (38)

2012339 LEGAL NOTICE PEND OREILLE COUNTY FAIR BOARD The annual meeting of the Pend Oreille County Fair Corporation is November 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pend Oreille County Fair Office. The presence of at least twenty corporation members (Pend

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) 3850 3750 B. Paid Circulation: 1. Mailed outside-county paid subscriptions 589 2. Mailed in-county paid subscriptions 1792 3. Paid Distribution outside mails including sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales, and other paid distribution outside USPS 1042 4. Paid distribution by other classes of mail through the USPS 0 C. Total Paid Distribution

564 1767

992 0

3423 3323

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

10 0 0 10

E. Total free or nominal rate distribution

F. Total Distribution C and E)

3443

3343

G. Copies Not Distributed

407

H. TOTAL……………….

3850

3750

I. Percent Paid ………

99%

I certify that the statements made above are correct and complete. (Signed) FREDERICK J. WILLENBROCK II, Publisher Published in The Newport Miner October 24, 2012. (38) ______________________________________________________________________

_________________ 2012340 COMBINED NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND SEPA DETERMINATION Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County is scheduling a public hearing with the Planning Commission to amend the 6 year Capital Projects and Public Facilities Table 9.7, and the 6 Year Transportation Plan Table 9.1. The comment period ends Nov. 27th, 2012. The updates and SEPA checklist will be reviewed by the Planning Commission Nov. 27th, 2012 in Cusick, WA. at the Community Center at 6:00 pm. The purpose of this meeting is for the Planning Commission to formulate a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Written and oral testimony will be considered by the Commission at this meeting. The County plans to issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for this proposal. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. Copies of the proposed revisions are available to the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department, Courthouse Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 An open record meeting will be held on Dec. 17th, 2012 at 10:00 am in Newport, WA at the County Courthouse Building. Written and oral testimony will be considered by the Commission at this meeting. Pending Agency/ Public Comment the Board of County Commissioners may adopt the updates to the Comprehensive Plat at this meeting. Date of application: Oct. 22, 2012 Date of determination of completeness: Oct. 22, 2012 Date of notice of appli-

cation: Oct. 22, 2012 Published in The Newport Miner October 24, 2012. (38)

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2012341 COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND ACTION Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on October 24, 2012 received a complete SEPA Environmental Checklist and associated documents from Pend Oreille PUD #1, and did on October 24, 2012 issue a Determination of Completeness for installation of new power poles and associated infrastructure project on sections of LeClerc Rd. N.(between MP27 and MP14) and adding fiber optic cable at two river crossings (Joyner Rd. and Jared Rd.) (FILE NO. SSDP-12-022). An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on October 24, 2012, and the county expects to issue a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional MDNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Lower Level, 625 West 4th, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Contact: Todd McLaughlin, Community Dev. Natural Resource Planner. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than November 08, 2012. The Pend Oreille County Planning Commission will be hearing this Substantial Shoreline Development Permit Application on November 13, 2012 at 6:00pm in the Cusick Community Center, 111 S. First Ave., Cusick, WA Required Permits: Substantial Shoreline Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), County ROW (POC Road), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW), WADOE, Federal Authorization Dated: October 24, 2012 Published in The Newport Miner October 24 and 31, 2012. (38-2)