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Stray bullet wounds Newport woman By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

NEWPORT – A neighbor’s stray bullet, meant for a deer, injured Daralyn Hollenbeck, 58, while she was eating breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 15 at her husband’s desk in their home on Pondoray Shores Road. Hollenbeck says she was eating a bowl of oatmeal and watching Fox News when the bullet came through the wall of her trailer and

‘I’m pro gun and I’m pro hunting, and I don’t think that the person that accidentally shot me is bad, evil person. … He shot a grandma instead of a deer.’ Daralyn Hollenbeck Shot by rouge bullet

through her right leg below the kneecap. “I remember I swung my chair and legs to get up and get my cell phone sitting at the other end of the trailer,” recalls Hollenbeck. “I felt this great force hit both my knees from the right side. It took a second for me to realize that I had just been shot, because I had just heard the bang after it happened.” The bullet, believed by Hollenbeck to be a Sago 12-gauge shotgun slug, struck her left knee after it went through her right leg, but did not pierce the skin. Instead, it bounced into an arm chair about eight feet away. Hollenbeck said she wasn’t sure if more bullets had been fired, so she hid in the bathroom to try and take cover. “The bathroom didn’t offer much more material to stop a bullet but I had nowhere better to go,” said Hollenbeck. “I started screaming, hoping that the hunter was close enough to hear that something was wrong and to stop firing.” Looking down, Hollenbeck saw blood on the legs of her pajamas and saw the damage to her knee. She knew she had to call 9-1-1, but was scared to leave the bathroom to

Miner photos|Sophia Aldous

Above: Daralyn Hollenbeck, who lives on Pondoray Shores Road with her family, sits at the desk where she was hit by a hunter’s stray bullet on Oct. 15. Right: The bullet hole in the wall of the Hollenbecks’ trailer.

get the phone, which was on the other side of her and her husband’s Alfa Ideal 5th wheel trailer. “I really didn’t want to leave my shelter and didn’t know if my legs could even function, but I really didn’t have a See bullet, 14A

Election 2017

7th District State Representative

7th District State Senator

Jacquelin Maycumber Republican, incumbent

Susan Swanson Democrat

Karen Hardy Democrat

Shelly Short Republican, incumbent

Age: 37 Occupation: State Representative 7th Legislative District Education: Bachelors in Biochemistry

Age: 63 Occupation: Retired Public Servant Education: Attended University of Maryland, S. Leo College, Central Texas College between 1981 and 2000 while working for the federal government.

Age: 49 Occupation: Head Teamster at the Rocking K Ranch Education: Attended Clark College, Graduated Minnesota Horse Training Academy

Age: 55 Occupation: State Senator Education: Spokane Community College; Eastern Washington University; and the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute’s Energy Program

What should the state do to cope with the Hirst decision over water? The first thing the state legislators should do is immediately go back to the drawing board and sincerely collaborate by Swanson implementing temporary measures to place the Hirst decision on hold until permanent resolves can be reached. However, to unapologetically hold our Capital Budget hostage over a non-related subject is actually holding hostage our children, families, and labor force. This obstructionism is unforgivable

What should the state do to cope with the Hirst decision over water? The Hirst decision upholds water law that’s been on the books since 1917. What the Hirst decision found was that the counties were not ensuring the water was Hardy both “legally and practically” available when issuing building permits. Although there has been a lot of hype and confusion surrounding this decision, the solution is actually fairly simple. The legislature needed to pass legislation last session giving direction and resources to the counties to ensure they are meeting the law

What should the state do to cope with the Hirst decision over water? First, coping with Hirst is admitting the court decision stays in place. That is not an option; I will not give up efforts to regain support for enacting Senate Bill 5239 with the Short added language that was agreed to by the Governor, Democrat and Republican leadership in the House and Senate on June 30, 2018. House Democrats’ solution to Hirst only gave a two-year reprieve from the court decision and gave tribes precedent setting veto authority over building projects. That is no solution.

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What should the state do to cope with the Hirst decision over water? Hirst has been the biggest issue in the state. Not just for the devastation of economic growth, affordable housing, $346 million in property tax shift, lost McCleary education funding, $37 billion in lost properMaycumber ty values, but for the $6.9 billion in lost economic activity yearly in mostly rural areas. Hirst equates to a multigenerational desegregation of rural Washington. I co-sponsored Legislation regarding the Hirst tax shift and wrote multiple budget amendments to assist those directly affected by Hirst. Hirst does not address water, or See maycumber, 2A

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NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program is being eliminated due to lack of funds to support it, according to a notice from the Public Works Department. The county is cutting the collection of household hazardous waste effective Wednesday, Nov. 1. Residents should bring in their household hazardous waste to county waste facilities throughout the month of October for processing and disposal.

NEWPORT – For those looking for fellowship and music to go with it, Fifth Sunday Sing is at Southern Baptist Church in Newport on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 6:30 p.m. The Sunday Sing is an informal jam session where people that like music are welcomed to gather, play instruments, sing, and visit. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 509-447-3742.

USK – The Usk Community Club will hold its Annual Fall Bazaar Saturday, Oct. 28 at the old Usk School, 2442 Black Road in Usk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be served until 1:30 p.m. There will be pies, rolls, bread, chili dogs, chili and homemade soups. Door prizes will be drawn every 30 minutes. The prizes are given from the vendors at the bazaar. The cost for a table is $10 for the first table and then $5 for any other tables needed. For more information call Frances at 509-445-1223 or Barb at 509-445-1433.

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municipalities would not be drawing from the same watersheds unregulated. Hirst is about control. We are being litigated out of our liberties. A complete repeal of the decision is the only solution.

Has the state done enough to fulfill its obligations under the McCleary decision on fully funding basic education? If so, how have they complied? If not, what hasn’t been done? Section 1 of Article IX of the Washington State Constitution says, “It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders, without distinction or preference on account of race, color, caste, or sex.” I believe state legislators have not fulfilled its obligations to fully fund the McCleary decision by amply funding education. Current legislators funded this mandate by imposing increased taxes on property owners. There are other ways to achieve funding without going the tax route; for example, let’s revisit the original intent of our lottery sales. Are there any improvements that can be made in the way the state funds and fights wildfires? If so, what? I definitely believe we’re on the right path to improving our forest health as a result of Representative Joel Kretz’s House Bill 1711. This bill is an outstanding example of what can be accomplished for the good of all, with collaborative efforts. Further, we should consider spending a percentage of what our last three years of fires have cost the state, on our public forests in order to build the economy with jobs while simultaneously improving forest health through selective thinning, which can advance numerous industries.

Has the state done enough to fulfill its obligations under the McCleary decision to fully fund basic education? If so, how have they complied? If not, what hasn’t been done? Defining basic education under the McCleary decision is the first step. Unfortunately, between property rich districts and those who do not have the tax base to draw from have been working with much less. We have an opportunity to review the Washington State education system and look into innovative teaching techniques such as integrated systems, proper career technical education and other avenues. Instead we are pouring money into a bucket that has a crack in it. Our children need a champion, not a politician. Are there any improvements that can be made in the way the state funds and fights wildfires? If so, what? I have been tirelessly working on Legislation addressing the needs of the communities regarding wildfires. I successfully passed Legislation, HB 2010, to assist the district in local wildfire control and the transfer of DNR surplus fire fighting equipment. When local governments can assist land owners in education, fuel mitigation and response fires can be stopped quicker and homes saved. That Legislation gave $5 million to Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille counties to address prevention, response and clean up of wildfires. In addition, proper public land forest health thinning to address bug kill and disease prevention would greatly reduce fuel. I participated in the Department of Natural Resources and the National Forest Service in a “Good Neighbor Agreement” for the reduction of fuel and fire attack response.

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Remember that the Hirst decision completely ignored decades of precedent and science that shows domestic exempt wells as a minimal use of our water resources. The court took an isolated problem in Whatcom County and foist it unnecessarily onto the entire State of Washington, creating chaos for property owners and local governments. Some builders are already experiencing a 40 percent reduction in new home construction, banks are limiting new home loans and property owners have been kept from building. Has the state done enough to fulfill its obligations under the McCleary decision regarding fully funding basic education? If so, how have they complied? If not, what hasn’t been done? Yes, the Legislature has complied with McCleary. I am proud of the billions of dollars of prioritized investment into K-12 education

that has significantly increased per student base funding with additional funding allocations for special education, English language learners, poverty and homeless students and a doubling of funding for highly capable students and career and technical education. K-12 education now represents 50 percent of the state’s operating budget. This past session, the legislature also addressed the Court’s most challenging direction which was to reduce school’s over-reliance on local levies to pay for basic education expenses and to lessen the inequity between 295 urban and rural school districts. With that said, I voted against HB 2242 because of my continued concerns with the increased taxes on our district’s property owners and whether or not this new system will work for our small schools. Quite frankly, the legislature was handed a tall order of changing a decades old funding system – there are bound to be changes needed. I am committed to work with all of our school districts to better understand

implementation of the new system and what may be needed moving forward.

met had the Senate Republicans funded the Capital Budget. By refusing to fund the Capital Budget numerous school districts in the state including districts in the 7th were not able to complete their building and renovation projects required to meet the classroom size requirements of McCleary. For the first time in the history of our state we have not funded our match on school bonds. It is incomprehensible to me that after 12 years of working to meet the McCleary requirements, the legislature would tie an unrelated item like Hirst to the Capital Budget and in doing so, to McCleary, once again leaving our children without the resources they need to succeed. It seems to me that our State Legislature went out of its way to fail to comply again this year. Fully funding education is a constitutional mandate and as such, shouldn’t be open for political gamesmanship. So I guess the short answer is, no, we did not meet our obligations and voting in new legislators seems to be the only way we are going to actually to meet McCleary.

wake up call for our State Legislators. Our lack of forest management cost us $500 million in 2015. Our Representative Joel Kretz sponsored a bill in the past legislative session that addresses our management and instituted a program supported by the Timber industry, the Sierra Club, the WDFW and DNR. By bringing all the major stake holders together we can effectively manage our forests and help prevent the massive wildfires we’ve been seeing over the past few years. However, this is not a complete solution and we need to look for ways to improve our economy by improving the health of our forests. We need to start investing in our firefighters, not expecting an all volunteer force to take care of entire counties, we need to build revenue streams for forest management by doing forest management. Selling thinned timber pays for thinning timber. For the cost of the tax incentives my opponent wants to give to Hi-Test Sands I can put a lot more than 100 people to work thinning forests, building trails, creating natural fire breaks, promoting outdoor recreation and improving the health of our forests. We need to stop crisis management and start living by the 5 P’s. Prior preparation prevents poor performance.

Are there any improvements that can be made in the way the state funds and fights wildfires? If so, what? Funding mechanisms at the state level are in place. We need to ensure those mechanisms remain funded in a way that continue to build upon Representative Kretz’s recently enacted laws that focused on initial attack and use of local resources, bringing efficiency to the initial attack system, utilizing closest wildfire fighting resources first. Preparedness and pre-positioning of firefighting equipment and readying our local private contractors well in advance of fire season are essential for quick response. The state also needs to continue supporting strategic state and federal forest management and prescribed fire projects that are designed to provide potential fire breaks that better protect wildland urban interface and our communities.

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moving forward. Their failure to do that has caused more uncertainty and confusion and any losses suffered by residents are solely the fault of partisan politics, not the actual Hirst decision. As a result of the legislature’s failure to act, every county in the state has come up with a solution and are issuing building permits for homes using exempt wells. We do need a standardized method throughout the state to prevent some citizens from paying more or having more restrictions than others. As your Senator, I will sit down with my party to ensure someone who actually has a well is included in the discussion of how best to address this issue. Has the state done enough to fulfill its obligations under the McCleary decision on fully funding basic education? If so, how have they complied? If not, what hasn’t been done? The state came very close to fulfilling its obligations under McCleary. There is some discussion about special education and early education but for the most part I think the requirements of McCleary would have been

Are there any improvements that can be made in the way the state funds and fights wildfires? If so, what? Yes, 2015 was a very big and expensive

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Usk woman injured in Oldtown car wreck OLDTOWN – An Usk woman was seriously injured when her car left the roadway on Oct. 19. According to the Idaho State Police, around 11:16 a.m. an injury crash occurred on Highway 2 at milepost 2.3, in Oldtown. A white 2001 Toyota Camry, driven by Tina L. Carstens-Boone, 55, of Usk was traveling westbound when Carstens-Boone failed to maintain her lane and went into the eastbound lanes, where the vehicle rolled down a small embankment landing on its top. Carstens-Boone was partially ejected from the vehicle. She was airlifted to Kootenai Health as a result of her injures. She was not wearing a safety belt. Family has been notified and the investigation is ongoing.

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

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Don’t worry, it’s just practice Volunteer firefighters of South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue received training on how to extinguish car fires during a drill on Oct. 10.

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‘The Butler Did It’ coming to the Playhouse NEWPORT – Gather seven crack detective writers on a lonely, isolated island for a weekend house party, and what happens? Murder, of course. “The Butler Did It,” written by Tim Kelly, parodies every English mystery play every written – with a modern American flair. This youth theatre production is slated to open at Pend Oreille Playhouse Friday, Nov. 10. Miss Maple, played by Beckah Brooks, is the eccentric hostess. Lia Goodrich plays Rita Eyelsbarrow, her secretary, and Taylia Culver plays the maid, Haversham. The sleuths include: Father White played by Ayla Cul-

Get pets spayed/ neutered before the winter NEWPORT – Pawsitive Outreach Spay/Neuter Advocates, (POSNA) in partnership with the Spokanimal Clinic, is sponsoring their next spay/neuter clinic for lowincome pet owners Thursday, Nov. 9. The co-pay to spay or neuter any cat is $25. A grant from the Inland Northwest Community Foundation reduces that fee to $15 for those in need of additional financial help. In situations of extreme need, or where there are many animals, all fees can be waived. Limited space is also available for dogs. The regular copay for dogs is $50, but can be reduced to $20 for those in need because of the grant funds. Transportation to and from the clinic is provided at no extra charge. For more information or to book an appointment, call Cindy at 509-671-1427.   “If your cat isn’t fixed or if you’ve been feeding stray cats, now is the time to have them altered before they present you with kittens later this fall or next spring,” said POSNA volunteer Kelly Asan. “One cat can turn into dozens before you know it and with the grant funding now available there is no reason  for that to happen. There aren’t enough good homes for all the dogs and cats in our area now and our shelters are overflowing with adoptable pets. Thank you for being a responsible pet owner and having your four legged friends spayed/ neutered.”   POSNA is always in need of donations of quality food, litter and other supplies for the animals at their shelter. Monetary donations can be mailed to POSNA, P.O. Box 1241, Newport, WA 99156. To volunteer, or for more information, call Cindy at 509-671-1427.

ver, Chandler Marlowe played by Ryan Schmidt, Louis Fan played by Russel Balow, Rick and Laura Carlyle played by Spenser Flint and Ruby Petrie, Peter Flimsey played by Jahloni Culver, and Charity Haze played by Anna Proctor. Racine Balow directs this youth production. Performances are Nov. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at the Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236

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S. Union, in Newport. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m. Sunday shows begin at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (65 and over) and first responders, $7 for students (18 and under). Tickets may be purchased online www. pendoreilleplayers.org or at the Playhouse during office hours. For more information, call 509-447-9900.

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Gun control challenges are daunting Shortly after the awful shooting in Las Vegas, I was talking to a very liberal friend of mine who started the conversation with, “I know that we have very different positions on gun control, but…” I interrupted at that point and said, “I don’t think our positions are that far apart. Where we differ is the means to get guns out of the hands of mass murderers.” Despite my liberal friend’s preconception, I can accept a level of reasonable gun control. There is no reason for any private citizen to have access to fully automatic C o l u m n weapons, exploding bullets, or 40 round magazines. Most reasonFrank able people agree that guns should Watson not be readily available to citizens who are too mentally impaired to act rationally. On the other hand, I absolutely refuse to trample the Constitution no matter how just the cause. There is no ambiguity in the second amendment. “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” Gun control advocates attack the wording and argue that the right to bear arms is collective rather than individual. The Supreme Court has consistently ruled otherwise. See Watson, 5A

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you r op i n i o n Trust in Elswick To the editor: Lynnette Elswick is running for re-election to the Newport Hospital and Health Services board. I fully support her candidacy. Lynette has been an active and thoughtful member for many years. She has been a staunch advocate for the citizens and community of Newport. I’ve known and worked with Lynnette for nearly 20 years and I trust her judgment and integrity implicitly. -Michael R Zeimantz Jr. PT Blanchard

Parker integral in success of train rides To the editor: The Rotary honoring Nadine Parker for the Scenic Pend Oreille River Train was well deserved. It was amazing how organized everything was; and if any riders had a concern, she handled it immediately. While the train was a big team effort, you always need the person who keeps the activity organized and can answer any questions. Nadine and her husband, Sonny, are truly amazing. Having worked with the Rotary on this project, I have never met

such a friendly group of people. Everyone took care of their area and worked so well together. It was an honor to be a part of it. For a first year, I think it was a huge success. We definitely live in a beautiful part of the country, and it is fun to share it with visitors. I learned so much history of the area thanks to Brian Orr. Newport and Priest River sure can be proud of their Rotary. They are definitely there to serve the community. -Betty Foley Spokane Valley

Elswick is the right choice To the editor: Many nurses at Newport Community Hospital and Health Services support Lynnette Elswick as a re-elect for hospital Board of Commissioners. Lynette has proven to be a strong, ethical, trustworthy representative for our hospital vision and goals and supports the nurses. We believe her ideas align with ours and look forward to continued efforts to reach our potential to offer our community the BEST healthcare, providing excellent care and customer service.

Communication has taken place stating that Susan Johnson is “supported by Newport Hospital Nurses” but this is not entirely accurate. Three RNs were included in the decision to choose Susan Johnson, as our union elect, to be supported by the SEIU union and is not a representative statement for “all nurses” at Newport Community Hospital and Health Services. I hope that when you vote you consider Lynnette’s history as an exemplary member of our Board of Commissioners and make the right decision for our community. Thank you for voting and helping make our community GREAT! -Roxeanne Huddleston, RN, -Sharon Weber, RN -Dottie Lewis, RN -Jackie Naccarato, RN

Elswick helps with mission To the editor: The citizens of Pend Oreille hospital district are being asked to vote for the upcoming board election again this November. Clearly, the right choice is Lynnette Elswick. See letters, 5A

Washington, Idaho senators propose bi-partisan wildland fire bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of another historic wildfire season, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and a bipartisan group of Western Senators introduced a common-sense bill to better prepare for and prevent costly wildfires while supporting rural jobs restoring forests. The Wildland Fires Act of 2017 will help further the Federal and State

firefighting agencies’ “National Cohesive Fire Strategy” by authorizing additional funding for at-risk communities and directing Federal agencies to treat their mostat-risk forests to better protect communities and to reestablish natural fire regimes. In addition, the bill will provide stability to companies involved in restoration projects on Federal land, particularly those focused on cross-laminated timber. Several cross-laminated

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

timber companies have recently expressed interest in developing businesses throughout Washington state. “It’s time to create new tools to reduce fire risk and help better protect our communities‎,” Cantwell said. “By targeting our most vulnerable pine forests, this sciencebased pilot program gives the Forest Service tools to address wildfire in our most vulnerable forests and prioritizes crosslaminated timber.” “We can’t sit by and

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let devastating wildfires become the new normal,” Murray said. “It’s time to invest in proactive measures that will help protect communities in Washington state and around the West and save taxpayer dollars. This legislation is a strong step forward in that effort.” Specifically, this bill: · Directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to provide up to $100 mil-

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As an employee of the hospital since 2005, I have worked with Lynnette, and witnessed her works as a member of the current board. She has helped our hospital continue with a mission of positive growth, excellent care and continued independence while many hospitals our size are disappearing. No small task. Lynnette and the current board work well with our administration team, and I have every confidence her experience will see us through future challenges. -Karl Jacobson, CRNA Newport

Time for a change in District 7 To the editor: I have been to two important community meetings within the past two days and Karen Hardy, candidate for Legislative District 7 State Senator, running against Shelley Short has been at both of them. What a refreshing new political face. I immediately felt comfortable talking and exchanging thoughts and ideas on a variety of topics pertinent to our district. Karen is pro-development and pro-creating jobs, but not at the sacrifice of our environment and health. She has a nice down-to-earth persona and you just know that she will get the job done. If she says she will do it, she will. I love her enthusiasm and her candor. Karen has raised over $50,000 for her campaign, and it all came from individual, grass root supporters and donors. The majority of Short’s funds come from corporate sponsors. I believe this is an important factor in any election. Karen is a great opportunity to replace someone who has been in Olympia way too long and has forgotten what the real people – you and I – are all about. When you mark your ballots, call it a term-limit vote for Shelley Short. Our Legislative District

7 needs a change; it is time for a change. Karen Hardy is that change. Out with old and in with the new. Check out your Voter’s Pamphlet for more information on Karen and vote. -Phyllis J. Kardos Newport

Ellswick shows leadership, collaboration To the editor: I have had the privilege of attending the Newport Hospital and Health Services monthly board of commissioners meetings for four years. Lynnette Elswick has consistently demonstrated a deep concern for our community needs as well as a keen understanding of financial and regulatory issues at local, state and federal levels. As the landscape of healthcare in the United States changes more quickly than the weather, the challenge to the leaders at our Hospital District are many. Lynnette studies the issues, considers the impact on patients we serve and the effect on the ability of our Hospital District to remain strong, independent and fiscally sound. Her input is valued and contributes to the wisdom of the board. Lynnette has worked towards recruitment of needed providers, collaborated to assure funding and construction of our new clinic, and promoted the bond to the community to fund our soon to be constructed new Assisted Living Facility. She also supported the initial start-up of the Snack Bag project for our elementary school children. The list of Lynnette’s contributions is too extensive for this letter. We community members daily reap the benefits of Lynnette’s contributions to improved healthcare for the people of Pend Oreille and surrounding areas. Please join me in voting to re-elect Lynnette Elswick for Newport Hospital and Health Services Board of Commissioners. She will provide continued leadership and collaboration on behalf of the people in our region. -Michele Page Usk

We’re too divided for meaningful discussion To the editor: Senator John McCain and former President George W. Bush recently called out the nationalism movement that helped to elect President Trump. This nationalism is potentially harmful to our country and society. It divides us with social, economic and political turmoil. Citizens now find little to have in common or agree on. We choose one side over the other often based on total falsehoods. America is now more of a brand name than a country of citizens united in purpose for the general welfare. We see the government taking from one group and giving to another group. We see no reason to care about or support the welfare of other citizens who are not members of our social, economic or political tribe. A politician wins when they use divide and conquer tactics. A politician loses when they suggest unity with common interests or compromise. We often think that democracy is when the majority rules. The problem with that thought is that it leaves the minority out in the cold and often angry. That’s why we see a new majority trying to wipe out everything done by the previous majority. We then don’t move forward or build on or improve laws that were previously passed. Repeal should only be rarely used, and more difficult than passing the original law. The courts provide stability in public policy by setting precedence that doesn’t change with a new judge or court. Our economic system thrives on stability provided by consistent public policy. Our society needs that same stability to prevent chaos. We need a unity of purpose to govern our society. An example would be to put all power lines underground so that storms and natural disasters don’t cause widespread power outages. We can’t have that discussion today with our false nationalism and divisions. -Pete Scobby Newport

Elswick ensures patients are the priority To the editor: As a 22-year employee of Newport Hospital and Health Services, I want to express my support for Lynnette Elswick as the right choice for Hospital Commissioner. Lynnette has continually demonstrated that her guiding principle is making sure this community has access to the health care that we expect. Examples of this are numerous. Lynnette is a staunch advocate for keeping nursing home services available here in Newport. Her work to help pass the bond to build a new facility is a key to being able to provide a better environment of care for our most vulnerable friends and family. She pushed efforts to recruit new doctors to our community. This endeavor was successful, with the addition of Doctors Aaron Reinke, Tessa Reinke, Aaron Peterson and Curtis Gill. Lynnette understands that we needed to provide a better, larger, and more-accessible medical clinic in order for physicians to provide the level of care our community deserves. She supported the construction of the new clinic building for this purpose. Lynnette continually attends conferences and workshops with the other dedicated commissioners to understand where health care and health care financing in our state and nation are headed. Her dedication to this education shows that she wants to be sure that Newport Hospital and Health Services can thrive, especially during these times of health care reform. Lynnette has consistently shown that she has no other agenda than to be sure that patients, families and employees have her support. Please vote for Lynnette Elswick for the PHD#1 Hospital Commissioner. -Christina Wagar Newport

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The second argument is that our founding fathers didn’t intend for ordinary citizens to have unlimited access to weapons. A quick review of the quotes of Thomas Jefferson and George Washington testify otherwise. Jefferson was especially adamant, “No free man shall ever be barred the use of arms.” Thus, any degree of gun control must be through a constitutional amendment. My friend, however, believes that an amendment is impossible. “Amendments are too difficult.

The NRA would block it.” My response is that the Constitution includes provisions for amendments. Admittedly, the procedure makes it difficult to change our basic law, but it has been applied successfully 27 times, the last as recently as 1992. If a gun control amendment would never pass, then maybe it shouldn’t. But if it is truly time to sacrifice some of our rights for increased safety from deranged shooters, then we should get on with it. There are some very real obstacles. Many of us fear that any modification to the second amendment

would only be the first step toward outlawing all private gun ownership. Given the history of income tax, Social Security, and medical care, I share the fear. The government would have to demonstrate trustworthiness that heretofore has been lacking. The second major challenge is the wording. How much detail would stand the test of time? How much detail is needed? What is an acceptable magazine size? What is the definition of an assault rifle? What about weapon modifications? The amendment could be as long and detailed as the Washington

State fishing regulations. How do we determine who is a potential mass shooter? Background checks can only be successful if we can measure the minimum level of craziness to be on the disapproved list. What about the majority of us who are only a little bit crazy? The challenges are foreboding. But if we are going to do it, we need to do it right. Frank Watson is a retired Air Force Colonel and long time resident of Eastern Washington. He has been a free lance columnist for over 18 years.

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Be a Santa for a veteran METALINE FALLS – Small gifts you donate will provide a Christmas gift for veterans in the Spokane Veterans Hospital. Veterans will also be able to select gifts to send to their loved ones. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary will take donated gifts to the VA hospital at the beginning of December. There will be a gift shop for the veterans to choose gifts from. The gifts will be wrapped and mailed to their loved ones at no expense to them. New items only, please. Unwrapped toys, housewares, clothing, etc. for any age or sex are welcome. No glass. You may also donate checks made out to American Legion Auxiliary and contact Kathy Grass at 509-589-0024 for pick up.

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Cusick celebrates homecoming It was homecoming at Cusick last week. Pictured here are the Panthers’ homecoming royalty: Pewee Prince Jamison Cupp and Pewee Princess Gracie Person, front; Junior Prince Ethan Hardie and Junior Princess Taylor Allen; Junior Prince Jed Cupp and Junior Princess Emma Hardie; Senior Prince Dylan Hendershott and Senior Princess Lilli Cupp; Senior Prince Roddy Pierre and Senior Princess Nicole Tesdahl; and 2017 Homecoming King and Queen are Colton Hansen and Rylee Brown, center.

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lion in funding to at-risk communities to plan and prepare for wildfires; · Authorizes longerterm contracts to provide stability to companies involved in restoration projects on Federal land, and gives a preference for companies that will use forest products to create mass timber, e.g., crosslaminated timber. · Establishes a pilot program that directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to treat their top 1 percent most-at-risk, least-controversial lands over the next 10 years (and in doing so install fuel breaks in the wildland-urban interface and, outside of the WUI, conduct prescribed fires); and

· Authorizes the Federal agencies to re-purpose unused wildfire suppression funds to conduct preparedness projects to get ahead of the problem; In addition to Sens. Cantwell and Murray, the bill is cosponsored by Senators Risch R-Idaho, Wyden, D-Ore., and Crapo, R-Idaho. “When it comes to wildfire, the one thing we can affect is fuel. By significantly improving the pace and scale of thinning and other collaborative forest restoration efforts, we can have positive impacts on our forests, environment, and communities,” said Russ Vaagen, CEO of Vaagen Brothers Lumber in Colville. “Senator Cantwell has been a national leader in pushing for real forest

management reforms that will improve forest health and resiliency, provide renewable materials for domestic manufacturing, and create jobs in hard hit rural communities throughout the West,” said Travis Joseph, President of American Forest Resource Council. “The Wildland Fires Act of 2017 is a thoughtful response to our nation’s public forest health crisis – including this year’s devastating fire season that filled our air with toxic smoke and scorched millions of acres of forests. We look forward to working with Senator Cantwell and her colleagues in the Senate to pass meaningful forestry reform legislation this year.” “The IAFC thanks Senator Cantwell for her continued leadership in fighting wildland fires in Washington and across the United States. This important legislation will provide additional resources and funding to protect at-risk communities and assist federal agencies in developing risk assessments and preparedness programs. The IAFC is pleased to support this legislation and encourages Congress to pass it quickly,” said Fire Chief Thomas Jenkins, President and Chairman of the Board of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. “This bill does more to address the genuine problems than any bill we’ve seen to date,” said Mitch Friedman, Executive Director of Conservation

Northwest. “Its emphasis on using prescribed fire is firmly rooted in science.” “As record megafires continue to rage in the West, we absolutely must accelerate the restoration of our National Forests and reduce threats to local communities and wildlife,” said Collin O’Mara, President & CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. “Senator Cantwell’s bipartisan, common-sense legislation focuses forest restoration work where it can have the greatest and most immediate impact, with the least controversy. It will improve the quality and pace of forest restoration, help increase wildlife populations, and enhance watershed health – all of which will improve forest health and mitigate fire risks.” “With limited federal dollars and even less time available to help forests adapt to ongoing climate change, we cannot afford to go backwards by resurrecting logging policies of the past that are part of the problems affecting firefighters’ abilities to safely manage wildfires of the present. We must utilize the best ecological fire science to target treatments where they will address the greatest risks to people with the least impacts to ecosystems, and above all include fire as both a means and an ends of restoration projects,” said Timothy Ingalsbee, executive director of Firefighters United for Safety, Ethics, and Ecology (FUSEE).

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Buffalo checkup The Kalispel Tribe conducted its annual buffalo roundup Wednesday, Oct. 18 in Usk. A total of 129 buffalo were counted and 22 calves were processed and vaccinated with Bangs vaccine to prevent Brucellosis. All but 16 adults were processed and vaccinated for brucellosis and de-wormed.

Car leaves roadway, sends Priest Lake man to hospital PRIEST RIVER – A car collision on Tuesday, Oct. 17, sent a Priest Lake man to the hospital. According to the Idaho State Police, around 12:15 p.m., an injury crash occurred on Highway 57 at milepost 2.7, in Priest River. A red 1995 Ford Ranger pickup, driven by Joseph W. Bopp, 69, of Priest Lake, was traveling southbound when Bopp went off of the south shoulder. He came back on the roadway where he lost control and went off the north shoulder where he struck a tree and a telephone pole. Bopp was transferred from the scene to Kootenai Health via Life Flight; he was wearing a seatbelt. The highway was blocked intermittently during the recovery of the vehicle.

NEWPORT – Local area food banks will be teaming up with local Boy Scouts, unit leaders, and parents to collect food for those in need. Scouts plan to collect more than 100,000 pounds of food, just in time for the holiday season. Scouting for Food is the largest one-day event organized by the Inland Northwest Council, Boy

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A story that ran in The Miner on Oct. 4 incorrectly listed who was running for office in Metaline and Metaline Falls. Victoria “Tori” Reeve is running for seat No. 2 in the town of Metaline. Pete Daggett is running for mayor. In Metaline Falls, Tessin Maxwell is running for seat No. 1, Sam McGeorge is running for seat No. 3, Roger Aydelott is running for seat No. 4, and Jerry Weaver is running for seat No. 5. Tara Leininger is running for mayor. All candidates are unopposed. The story also incorrectly stated there was a race for Selkirk School District. Scott Jungblom is running for director No. 2, and Larry Bear Holter is running for the at large No. 2 seat. The Miner regrets any confusion this may have caused.

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Fire safety burn permits no longer required this year BOISE – After Oct. 20, a fire safety burn permit from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) is no longer required until next year for burning activities outside city limits. The permits are required from May 10 to Oct. 20 every year during “closed fire season” and can be obtained online at burnpermits.idaho.gov or in person at IDL offices statewide. People still should check

with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, tribal reservations if applicable, and local fire departments before burning for potential burning limitations and required permits. Idaho law requires any person who plans to burn anything outside city limits anywhere in Idaho – including crop residue burning and excluding recreational campfires – during closed fire season

to obtain a fire safety burn permit. Even though a fire safety burn permit is not required outside closed fire season, the permit may still be obtained year round. The fire safety burn permit system informs fire managers where burning activities are occurring, reducing the number of false runs to fires and saving firefighting resources for instances in which

they are truly needed. It also enables fire managers to respond more quickly to fires that escape, potentially reducing the liability of the burner if their fire escapes. The fire safety burn permit is free of charge and good for 10 days after it is issued. Permits issued through the self-service web site are available seven days a week, issued immediately, and valid immediately.

Preparation is key for winter driving OLYMPIA – With snow already falling on some mountain passes, it’s never too early to get ready for winter ice and snow. The Washington State Department of Transportation urges all drivers to start preparing themselves and their vehicles for winter weather. Drivers can check out WSDOT’s winter driving webpage for tips and information. WSDOT also asks drivers to always “know before you go” and get the most up-to-date roadway information before heading out. To check conditions and

prepare for snow or ice: · Download the WSDOT mobile app. · Follow WSDOT’s regional and pass accounts on Twitter or the agency’s Facebook site. · Sign up for email and/ or text updates about road conditions – including Snoqualmie Pass delay text alerts. · Download, print and carry the WSDOT Winter Driving Guide. · Get your vehicle ready and plan extra time to cross all mountain passes, including heavily traveled routes such as Snoqualmie Pass, Stevens Pass and White Pass.

· Carry chains and know current traction and chain requirements for mountain passes, which are also available on highwayadvisory signs and highway-advisory radio and by calling 511. · Preset radios to 530 AM and 1610 AM for WSDOT’s traffic-information stations. “Our crews work hard to keep roads clear of snow and ice for drivers, but last year’s severe winter certainly highlighted the importance of being equipped for winter conditions,” said James Morin, WSDOT’s snow

and ice program manager. “We need the public’s help by driving for conditions and obeying chainup notices. Often it’s just one unprepared driver spinning out that forces a pass closure.” Some vehicle manufacturers recommend against the use of tire chains for certain vehicle models. The Washington State Patrol provides a list of approved, alternativetraction devices that meet state chains and traction tires requirements. By law, studded tires are legal for use in Washington State only from Nov. 1 through March 31.

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ed Ribbon Week kicked off at West Bonner schools Monday, Oct. 23. Red Ribbon Week is a way for schools and communities to take a visible stand against drugs. Priest River Elementary School and Idaho Hill held assembles Monday morning with student awards at PRE and presentations by Priest River Lamanna High School students at Idaho Hill.

Photos of PRE by Sophia Aldous and photos of Idaho Hill courtesy of Dona Storro. Students and parents gathered in the gymnasium at Priest River Elementary for student awards. For more information about Red Ribbon Week, go to www.redribbon.org.

This year’s theme is “Your Future Is Key, So Stay Drug Free.” The rest of the community is invited to take part in Red Ribbon Week, which goes through Oct. 27. Businesses and homeowners are

encouraged to decorate residents and establishments in red ribbons.

This little girl in kindergarten receives a student award for responsibility at the awards assembly. Awards were given to students in kindergarten through 6th grade.

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Join Newport band for haunted house fundraiser NEWPORT – The Newport High School band is hosting a haunted house fundraiser, Saturday, Oct. 28, 5-9 p.m. at the Newport High School. Entry is $5 and all proceeds go to the NHS band program. There will be a Halloween Jazz Concert at the NHS Grizzly Den Monday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend and wear a costume. The NHS Fall Concert will be Monday, Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m. in the Grizzly Den. The event is free and features the Grizzly Choir and the NHS Symphonic Band.

STEAM Carnival Nov. 2 PRIEST RIVER – The public is invited to join Newport and Priest River schools for a night of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) Thursday, Nov. 2, 6-8 p.m. at Priest River Lamanna High School. There will be hands-on experiments, art projects and door prizes. Vote for the best booth in the People’s Choice Awards and help a team of students win a scholarship.

Share your life events for free NEWPORT – The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers are looking to share your life events with the community. Submit births, weddings and engagements to The Miner for publication at no charge. The Miner can be reached at 509-447-2433, minernews@povn.com or visit www.pendoreillerivervalley.com online, or stop by the office at 421 S. Spokane in Newport.

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Pumpkin endeavors at Create Amanda Whitney, 10, decorates a pumpkin at last Thursday’s pumpkin party at Create Art Center in Newport. See other stories in this issue of The Miner, call 509-447-9277 or visit online at createarts.org for more information about upcoming events and classes.

Lioness Club holds 20th annual craft fair PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River Lioness Club is hosting their annual Fall Craft Fair Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5702 Highway 2 in Priest River. The Lioness Club has been an official

non-profit organization since 1980. This is the 20th year the club has hosted the craft fair. Kelly Niesley, a current member said, “There’s boxes of fresh local apples for purchase, a homemade soup court,

raffles and of course all the artisans with their goods. You don’t want to miss it.” All proceeds from the event go back into the community for scholarships and other community needs.

Sharing the Dharma Day Nov. 5 NEWPORT – Compassionate living is the theme for this month’s Sharing the Dharma Day talk at Sravasti Abbey, the Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Newport, on Sunday, Nov. 5. The series of monthly talks is based on An OpenHearted Life, a book published by Shambala and co-written by Venerable Thubten Chodron, Sravasti Abbey founder and abbess, and clinical psychologist Dr. Russell Kolts. Every month, on Sharing the Dharma Day, Sravasti Abbey opens its doors to people of all faiths and backgrounds who would like to know more about Buddhist teachings. All are welcomed; friendly curiosity and openness to

NEWPORT – Create Art Center is offering free fall and Halloween art activities for children this month. On Thursday, Oct. 26, kids will make slime pots and monster masks for all ages, from 3-5 p.m. Pre-registration is required. On Halloween Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. come see Create in downtown Newport for treats. Call 509-447-9277 or visit online at createarts. org. Classes are held at CREATE 900 W. 4th St., Newport.

PRIEST RIVER – A Community That Cares Fashion Show and Luncheon will be Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Priest River Lamanna High School Gymnasium. Lunch starts at noon and the fashion show at 1 p.m. Cost is $10 and proceeds benefits the Priest River Ministries Advocates for Women (PRMAFW). There will be a drawing for a door prize and lots of raffle baskets. Tickets are $1. For more information about PRMAFW, go to www.prmafw.org.

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learn are the only prerequisites. The program is offered freely, and donations as well as food offerings for the resident nuns and monks are welcomed. The first session begins at 9:45 a.m., potluck lunch is at noon, and the program ends at 3 p.m. Bring food to share for lunch, avoiding onions, garlic, and leeks as well as meat, fish, or chicken. Short skirts and shorts are discouraged. Sravasti Abbey is located at 692 Country Lane, Newport. For more information and directions call 509-447-5549 or email office.sravasti@gmail.com. Find additional information about Sravasti Abbey at Sravasti.org.

New tap dance classes at Create NEWPORT – There is a new tap dancing instructor, Emily Johnson, at Create Art Center. Johnson, 16, has been tap dancing since she was three at Julie’s Competitive Edge Dance Academy. She is currently a competitive dancer and wants to share her love and passion for dance with others and bring the joy of the arts into people’s lives. All classes are on Thursdays, are for both boys and girls, and costs $30 per month. Little Tappers is a beginning tap class for ages three to six. This class is from 3-3:30 p.m. Junior Taps is for those 7-11 and meets from 3:30-4 p.m. Beginning Tap is for adults and teens and meets from 4-4:45 p.m. Wear comfortable, stretchy clothing. Avoid wearing jeans. Tap shoes are required. Classes are at Create 900 W. 4th, Newport. Call Create to register 509-447-9277 or go online at createarts.org. The first class is free.

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

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

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

Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church Saturday, Oct. 28 Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Priest River Lioness: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

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

Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for locations

Thursday, Oct. 26 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Food Bank Open: 3-5:45 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Friday, Oct. 27 Books Out Back: 11 a.m. to

Sunday, Oct. 29

Monday, Oct. 30 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, Oct. 31 Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Weight Watchers: 5:306 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Wednesday, Nov. 1 Rotary Club: 7 a.m. Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. - Hospitality House Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-447-0775. Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Computer Basics for Adults: 10 a.m. to Noon Newport Library Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

Newport

Priest River

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

Pend Oreille Rock and Gem Club: 6 p.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

Calispel Post 217: 6 p.m. American Legion in Cusick

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

Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St.,

BASIC Meeting: 6 p.m. Blanchard Community Center

Where to Worship

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

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

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

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

CHURCH OF FAITH

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

CATHOLIC MASSES

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

HOUSE OF THE LORD

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

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

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

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

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

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

SEVENTH�DAY ADVENTIST Saturdays, 10:45a.m. Diamond Lake 326002 Highway 2 diamondlakeadventist.org Edgemere - 5161 Vay Rd edgemereadventist.org Newport - 777 Lilac Ln newportsda.com

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b r i e f ly Lady Rangers are league champions

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Panthers get Cougars by the neck By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk volleyball team beat Curlew and Republic this past week, and clinched first place in the Northeast 1B North League. They continue this week, winding up their On Deck: Vs. Inchelium: Thursday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m. At Northport: Friday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m.

regular season against Inchelium Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m., and traveling to Northport Friday, Oct. 27, to play at 4 p.m. Selkirk played both teams on Saturday, traveling to Curlew in the morning. Selkirk won 25-8, 25-15, 25-16. Whitney Dawson had 12 kills and three aces. Jenna Couch had 16 assists and Bree Dawson had three digs. Selkirk traveled to Republic later that day, and won in a hard-fought, five-game match: 25-14, 25-19, 15-25, 25-21, 15-10. Whitney Dawson had 15 kills and one block, Bree Dawson had eight digs, and Couch had 22 assists and four aces. Emma Avey had four aces and Allison Petrich had a block.

Spartan volleyball ends season PRIEST RIVER – The Priest River volleyball team lost to both Timberlake and Bonners Ferry in the Intermountain League district tournament last week. The Spartans lost to Timberlake in three matches Tuesday, Oct. 17, 26-24, 25-15, 25-12. They lost to Bonners Ferry later in the week. Details of that game were not available at press time. Timberlake and Bonners Ferry are the two IML teams heading to state, which starts this week at Lake City High School.

Lady Panthers split road trip CUSICK – The Cusick volleyball team hit the road Saturday, playing Curlew and Republic. The Panthers beat Curlew in four games, but lost to Republic in three. Cusick beat Curlew 2516, 20-25, 25-11, 25-15. Taylor Allen had 10 kills and a block for Cusick. Nicole Stensgar had 13 assists, Leire Dominguez-Sol had nine aces, Jalyna Castillo had 11 digs, and Rylee Brown had 11 digs and a block. Republic beat Cusick 25-13, 25-23, 25-18 later that day. Allen had four kills, five blocks and 10 digs. Stensgar had 10 assists. Brown had four aces and 10 digs. Emma Hardie had four aces. Dominguz-Sol had five blocks. Cusick traveled to Northport Tuesday, after The Miner went to press. They host Inchelium Saturday, Oct. 28 at noon.

CUSICK – The Panthers thoroughly trounced the Curlew High School Cougars at last Friday’s Homecoming game, 77-14. “I knew going in they weren’t going to put up much of a fight for us,” said Cusick coach Troy Hendershott. “Everything worked.” Defensively, Cusick held Curlew to negative yardage for the majority of the game, repeatedly thwarting the Cougars’ attempts On Deck: Vs. Tekoa-Rosalia: Oct. 27, 7 p.m.

to score. Offensively, Cusick touted 20 rushes for 300 yards and seven touchdowns in the first quarter. The Panthers got the ball first and Jed Cupp ran 68 yards for a touchdown. There was a two-point conversion from Tanner Shanholtzer to Dylan Hendershott. Defensively, there was nothing Curlew could do. Roddy Pierre forced four turnovers in the first quarter with CJ Balcom taking on the role of safety. Tanner Shanholtzer was four for nine

Courtesy photo|Alicia Elsasser

Jerome Teasley outmaneuvers Curlew at last Friday’s Homecoming football game.

with 96 yards and two touchdowns. Receiver Dylan Hendershott had 89 yards and two touchdowns. Jed Cupp had four carries for 145 yards and two touchdowns.

Colton Hansen had three carries, 35 yards and one touchdown. According to coach Hendershott, at about five to six minutes into the game, Cusick was already

ahead by 40 points. “We’ll have a tougher test next week,” Hendershott said. “Next week is when the rubber meets the road.” Cusick will host Tekoa-

Rosalia in a non-league game Friday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. After that the Panthers will face either Almira/Coulee-Hartline or Odessa for the in the playoffs.

Newport shuts out Freeman By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzlies sit firmly in second place in the Northeast A League after shutting out Freeman on Friday night, 19-0 at home. Neither team scored in the first half, and then Newport came alive. Koa Pancho ran for a one-yard touchdown with three minutes left in the third quarter. The point after kick was blocked. The Grizzlies scored again with 9:40 left in the fourth. Pancho ran for 24 yards. The PAT was blocked again. With just 1 minute, 38 seconds left in the fourth, Danny Bradbury ran 11 yards to score the final TD of the game. Adam Moorehead’s PAT was good. Newport’s offense had a total 300 yards, and the Grizzly defense held Freeman to just 39. Newport was six of 17 for 106 yards passing and 194 yards rushing on 42 carries. Pancho had 10 carries for 101 yards. Bradbury had 24 carries for 74

yards and Matt Reel carried five times for 12 yards. Tug Smith gained seven yards on three carries. Smith had six receptions for 66 yards and Bradbury had 22 yards On Deck: Vs. Deer Park: Friday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.

on two receptions. Jacob Kirkwood caught two for 14 and Owen Leslie caught one for four yards. Smith and Kade Zorica had six tackles each on defense. Bradbury had five tackles, Kai Bowman had four tackles, Jacob Tanner had three, and Pancho, Leslie and Brad McMeen each had two tackles. Matt Reel had one. Newport has one more game in the regular season, Friday, against Deer Park at home. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Colville leads the league, undefeated at 6-0. Newport’s only loss is to Colville. Freeman, Deer Park, Lakeside, Riverside, Chewelah and Medical Lake round out the league. Colville plays Chewelah Friday.

Bowli ng Wednesday, Oct. 18 Lucky Ladies Team

Won

Lost

No Pins Left Behind

Morning Glories

Country Lane

Country Lane Sparklers 14.5

13.5

Balls-y Broads

10.5

9.5

Golden Girls

High scratch game: Kim Rusho 203. High scratch series: Claudia McKinney 518. High handicap game: Barb Mix 249. High handicap series: Claudia McKinney 659. Converted splits: Kelly Jo Hilliard 5-7, Leeah Davis 3-10, Jan Edgar 3-6-8-10, Lennie Miller 9-10, Claudia McKinney 5-6, 5-6-10, Debbie Hilzer 5-6-10, 3-5-10, 2-7.

Wednesday Night Loopers Team

Won

Lost

Woodwise

94.5

73.5

McCroskey Defense

90.5

77.5

Ok Lanes

Club Rio

Why Try Harder

69.5

98.5

Win/Lose We Booz

69.5

98.5

Pin Ups

High scratch game: Robert Campbell 247. High handicap game: Robert Campbell 247. High scratch series: Robert

Campbell 642. High handicap series: Pam Nichols 686. High team scratch game: McCroskey Defense 751. High handicap game: McCroskey Defense 882. High team scratch series: McCroskey Defense 2,067. High handicap series: McCroskey Defense 2,460. Converted splits: Tom Hoisington 3-10; Mel Logan 3-10; Wes Griffin 3-10; Pat Shields 4-7; Pam Nichols 5-7.

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

Grizzlies speared by Stags The Lady Grizzlies soccer team lost to visiting Deer Park in a Northeast A League match last Thursday, 2-1. Newport had 10 shots and 10 saves while Deer Park had 15 shots and four saves. Stephanie Huang scored Newport’s only goal at the 62 minute mark in the second half of the game.

s p o rt s c a l e n d a r Thursday, Oct. 26 Newport Cross Country at Districts: Noon - Chewelah Golf and Country Club

Thursday, Oct. 19 Thursday Niters Team

Won

Lost

Area 51

Odds & Ends

Hi-Rollers

Plain Nasty’s

Wilkinson Rentals

Vacant Team

High scratch game team: Plain Nasty’s 647. High scratch series team: Plain Nasty’s 1,887. High handicap game team: Area 51 886. High handicap series team: Area 51 2,563. High scratch game: Arlo Hoisington Sr. 233, Kendra Dodge 168. High scratch series: James Huling 548, Liz Pope 439. High handicap game: Arlo Hoisington Sr. 270, Kendra Dodge 243. High handicap series: Arlo Hoisington Sr. 655, Janet Tabares 640. Converted splits: Sharon Smith 9-10, Diana Hilden 4-10, Liz Pople 3-10, 3-10, Kendra Dodge 9-10, Ralph LaGrand 5-7.

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

Friday, Oct. 27 Selkirk Volleyball vs. Northport: 6 p.m. - Northport High School Cusick Football vs. Tekoa-Rosalia: 7 p.m. Cusick High School

Selkirk Football vs. Northport: 7 p.m. - Northport High School Newport Football vs. Deer Park: 7 p.m. - Deer Park High School

Saturday, Oct. 28 Priest River Cross Country at State: Eagle Island State Park Open Gym, Adult Basketball: 7 a.m. - Newport High School Cusick Volleyball vs. Inchelium: Noon - Cusick High School

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Spartans head to playoffs By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

PRIEST RIVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Priest River beat Timberlake for the first time in 17 years and are heading to state playoffs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a team weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very proud to be the first team to beat Timberlake in 17 years, proud to finish second in league and going to state playoffs. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also proud this will be the second year in a row going to state and we will work hard to continue that trend,â&#x20AC;? coach Brad Martin said. The Spartans will take on Homedale at Homedale Saturday, Oct. 28 at noon. The winner of that game goes on to play Shelley. Timberlake scored first on a threeyard run in the first quarter. Priest River came back strong, however, with two touchdowns in the second. Dement scored on a four-yard run. A two-point conversion attempt failed. Dement scored again before

the half on a one-yard run. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien ran in the two-point conversion and the Spartans led 14-7 at the half. Timberlake tied it up in the third, with a two-yard run. Priest River was able to pull ahead in the fourth. Anselmo ran 74 yards for the TD. A two-point conversion failed, but Hegel scored on a singleyard carry and Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien was success on the two-point conversion. Priest River won 28-14. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The seniors really made their mark and get to continue on. Coaching staff came up with a great game plan and the kids executed it well,â&#x20AC;? coach Martin said. The Spartans have a long ride ahead of them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited for the great opportunity and challenge Homedale and a long road trip represent. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping our long trip to McCall and overnighter earlier this season will prepare us for a similar trip,â&#x20AC;? the coach said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I

think we learned some valuable lessons from that trip weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to apply next weekend to allow us to be better prepared, execute our game plan more effectively and produce a better result on the field. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited for the chance to On Deck: At Homedale: Saturday, Oct. 28, Noon, MST

make history and be the first team in school history to win a playoff game; great challenge and great opportunity.â&#x20AC;? Martin is hoping the whole school gets to send off the team Friday morning, along with any parents, family, alumni and fans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping people will come make the seven hour drive down to Homedale and cheer on our team at state,â&#x20AC;? Martin said. The game should be viewable at idahosports.com via live game stream.

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Rangers avoid sting by Hornets By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

IONE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Selkirk Rangers kept the Inchelium Hornets at bay during a home game Friday, Oct. 20, winning 46-40. It was a closer game than coach Jeremy Link would have liked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We won, but it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go great,â&#x20AC;? Link said. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help that two Selkirk players were injured. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had to do without them, which was a struggle,â&#x20AC;? Link said. In the first quarter, Inchelium held the lead 12-6. Selkirk advanced in the second quarter, scoring 12 points and holding Inchelium to zero.

The third quarter saw Selkirk keep their lead, 14-8. Jay Link rushed 245 yards and had 25 carries and passed for two touchdowns. Zech Curran intercepted a pass for a touchdown. With 15 seconds, Chris Williams sacked Incheliumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarterback, causing a fumble, which allowed Steven Davis to run the ball for a 39-yard touchdown, winning the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to focus on defending the pass, which is our number one goal between now and the next game,â&#x20AC;? said Link. Selkirk will travel to Northport for a game this Friday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m.

Lady Griz beat Deer Park in final league game By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

NEWPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Newport volleyball team beat Deer Park Thursday, in their final Northeast A League game of the season, after losing to Freeman at home Tuesday, Oct. 17. Newport lost to Freeman in three games: 25-18, 25-17, 25-16. Crystal Miller had seven kills for Newport. Olivia Witter had 23 assists, Cora Pelleberg had two aces, Faith Hood had 11 digs and Madi Hofstee had four blocks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought we played really well tonight, but just had too many serving errors,â&#x20AC;? coach Geoff Pearson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crystal (Miller) and Cydni Lewis arguably played as well offensively as they have all season. Olivia (Witter) did a great job of working and distributing sets to our hitters. Cora (Pelleberg) and Madi (Hofstee) continue to handle the middle andÂ Trystan (Potter) and Faith (Hood) played great defense, it just really came down to too many service errors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Otherwise, we played them tough and competed well tonight,â&#x20AC;?Pearson said. Newport recovered well, and came back to beat Deer Park Thursday in four games: 25-19, 2125, 25-21, 25-16. Pelleberg had nine kills and five blocks. Witter had 39 assists, Potter

Priest River to honor winter athletes PRIEST RIVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Awards nights are scheduled for studentathletes that participated in fall sports at Priest River Lamanna High School. Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer awards night is Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 5:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer awards are Thursday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. at the Priest River VFW Hall. Cross-country awards at Thursday, Nov. 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

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Election 2017

Newport Mayor

Cusick Mayor

Shirley Sands, incumbemt

Ken Smith

Age: Not given Occupation: 24.5 years at Safeway working various positions. Nine years as a city council member and eight years as mayor of the City of Newport.

Age: 71 Occupation: Retired chef and business manager

What should the city do about the law enforcement contract with the Sheriff’s Office? Start a city police force? Negotiate for a lower rate than proposed? Do noth Sands ing; don’t sign a Sheriff contract and don’t start up a police force? Agree to the increased price? We are currently in conversations with the Sheriff and we are engaging in the best solution for our citizens and our City. Should the city annex the proposed HiTest Silicon site into city limits? Why or why not? This property has been a conversation for many years, way back when Fred Anderson was Mayor, leading to conversations about our future, drilling wells and our GMA, so we as a City have not made that decision. Should the city do more to require homeowners to clean up their properties? If so, what? If not, why not? We currently have a code enforcement employee and we are talking with citizens about issues around our city. We also have to be cautious about people’s private property rights. It’s all about educating the citizens and helping with solutions.

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

Thursday, Oct. 26 Story Time: 11 a.m. Ione Library

Friday, Oct. 27 Story Time and Crafts: 10:30 a.m. Metalines Library Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

Saturday, Oct. 28 Metalines Book Group: 10:30 a.m. -

Metalines Library

Monday, Oct. 30 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library

Tuesday, Oct. 31 Story Time: 11 a.m. Ione Library

Wednesday, Nov. 1 Story Time: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library Basic Computer Class: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations Commissioner Kiss Office Hours: 3-6:45 p.m. - Ione Library Weight Watchers: 6 p.m. Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting - Ione Catholic Church

Chris Evers, incumbent

What should the city do about the law enforcement contract with the Sheriff’s Office? Start a city police force? Negotiate for a lower rate than proposed? Do nothing; don’t sign a Sheriff contract and don’t start up a police force? Agree to the Smith increased price? I don’t have all of the information available at this time to make an informed opinion statement. As a council member I am not privy to the day to day machinations which are taking place to deal with this issue. There are many options which are being explored at this time. We could decide to agree to the increase that the Sheriff has proposed but I do not think that to be likely. The POC Commissioners would also have a say in this option as well. There is an option to possibly use the Kalispel tribal police force. All of their officers are credentialed by both the federal government and Washington State. Another option being explored is to hire a Marshal. When all of the up to date information concerning all of the options is available to the Newport City Council, then a decision will be made. Ultimately the choice that is made will be the one that will give the citizens of Newport the best law enforcement coverage at the most reasonable cost. Should the city annex the proposed HiTest Silicon site into city limits? Why or why not? Annexation of properties into the cities is a process that is governed by state statues. The process starts with an application being filed by the requesting property owner. The process takes on a life of its own which includes state and federal impact statement filings and a series of public hearings. No application from HiTest Silicon Metal Co. has been filed to this date. From the information available at this time I would support their request should it come. If HiTest comes to the area it brings the promise of a great number of new jobs, new home construction, and an increase in property taxes for the county. If they are annexed into the city, the City of Newport would also have an increase in its tax base. An annexation like that has the potential a very positive economic effect both short term during the construction of their plant and long term as a strong local employer. I do not see this potential annexation as a panacea for the economic woes of the area but it definitely

Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

See Smith, 14A

W h o to c o n ta c t WASHINGTON

Federal

President Donald J. Trump (R) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington D.C. 20500 Phone: Comments 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Senator Patty Murray (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: 10 North Post Street Spokane WA 00201 Phone: (509) 624-9561 Senator Maria Cantwell (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: W. 910 Riverside, No. 697 Spokane WA 99201 Phone: (509) 353-2547 Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) 1708 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Colville Office: 555 South Main Colville WA 99114 Phone: (509) 684-3481

State

Governor Jay Inslee (D) 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 - Position 1 Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber (R) 411 John L. O’Brian building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7908 Email: Jacquelin.Maycumber@leg. wa.gov No home office yet Legislative District 7 - Position 2 Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7988 Email: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Local Address (March-December) 20 North Main St. PO Box 1 Omak, WA 98441 Phone: (509) 826-7203 State Senator - Legislative District 7 Shelly Short 409 Legislative Building PO Box 40407 Olympia WA 98504 Phone: (360) 786-7612 Email: shelly.short@leg.wa.gov

Washington Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 During session, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Legislative homepage: www.leg.wa.gov

THE CABINS ARE ALIVE

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Why are you running? I would like to continue our progress over the past year and a half: $750,000 grant for repair/upgrades to our water treatment facility, build on our partnership with Fire District 4 and continue improving fire/medical protection and safety for our citizens, continue to explore the Evers possibility of a garbage collection program for our citizens who could use it; partner with the Kalispel Tribe, the PORT, PORTA and the Rotary to expand train rides to mid county; working with community partners on beautification projects like a 15-foot by 20-foot lighted landscaped “Welcome to Cusick” sign that reflects the richness of our shared history with the Kalispel Tribe and Diamond Match; improve and increase the capacity of our sewer system by seeking grant funding for a poplar plantation “green” waste water treatment system and continue to improve and beautify our streets with town flags and flower baskets to name a few, with a special thanks to the PUD for partnering with

Why are your running? I feel that it’s time for some new thinking and leadership to keep moving ahead.

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Should Pend Oreille County form an EMS district? Why or why not? As far as the EMS as written, “no.” It’s no more than a money grab and the people are in no need for more of that.

What is the most important issue facing the town of Cusick? As with every city or town: money. We are in the process of fixing a lot of our existing problems now, just take time and finances. I would like to strengthen our law enforcement presence as with the rest of the county we have a problem. It will take the law to fix it. We also need to clean the town up and I want to see that done.

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choice,” she says. “Maybe it was the adrenaline, but I hurried as fast as I could to the to the far end of the trailer, grabbed the phone, and dove back into the bathroom. I remember thinking, ‘well that’s a good sign, I can put some weight on it.’” After calling emergency services, which helped her control the bleeding, Hollenbeck called her neighbors, Patricia and Rick Naumoff, who live a few houses down. Rick has emergency training, and began tending to Hollenbeck’s bleeding and shock. She says she was in a state of terror, thinking that if more shots had been fired, maybe her family had been injured as well, or worse. Her daughter, son-inlaw, four grandchildren, and her mother also live in separate structures on the property. Hollenbeck’s husband was at a job interview in Alaska that day. Mrs. Naumoff checked on the other family members at Hollenbeck’s request and found them unharmed and unaware that anything had occurred. Within minutes, Hollenbeck’s family was at her side. A first responder couple that lived nearby arrived and took over tending to Hollenbeck’s wound, followed by deputies from the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, an ambulance and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Hollenbeck was transported to Newport Hospital, where x-rays revealed there was no bone damage in her leg or cartilage damage to her kneecap. “I know it may sound funny, but I feel lucky about that part of it,” Hollenbeck says. “I’m most thankful that no one else was hurt. If anyone had to get shot that day, better that it was me.” Hollenbeck’s daughter

drove her home around noon the same day to about a dozen police and Fish and Wildlife vehicles manning a road block, interviewing everyone coming and going. Yellow crime tape surrounded her home and woods to the south of the Hollenbecks’ property. She wasn’t able to enter her home until court ordered search warrants were issued and forensic teams could arrive from Spokane. She was finally able to get inside around 7 p.m. that night, but relaxing has been another story. She believes the bullet came from a neighbor hunting near his house, and while she knows it was an accident, she thinks that the shooting took place before legally allowed to do so in terms of hunting rules and laws in Washington state. Earlier that morning, when it was still dark, she says she heard a rifle shot very close to her house. “It’s not uncommon for them (neighbors) to shoot at odd hours,” says Hollenbeck. “It happens frequently.” Hollenbeck says the neighbors have bait on their property to lure in animals for hunting, and she and her neighbor Patricia Naumoff had grown concerned over the frequency they have heard guns being fired in that area. “It’s not just during hunting season either,” Hollenbeck says, adding that the issue has been ongoing for about a year. “I had heard shooting in the middle of the night the week prior. I told myself the day before that if I heard any more shots fired too close to the house or outside hunting hours, I’d call Fish and Wildlife again just to get more complaints on the record.” Baiting is legal in Washington for hunting, and it is currently deer sea-

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son. However, there are certain times of day that hunters are legally allowed to hunt, which this time of the year are 6:50 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. After contacting the Fish and Game department earlier this year, Hollenbeck says she was told there was nothing the department could do unless the hunters were caught in the act. So Hollenbeck and Naumoff began to keep a record of how often they heard gunfire emanating from that neighbor’s property and would email the day’s results to local WDFW staff. Hollenbeck says she knows she was shot around 6:34 a.m. because Naumoff heard the gunshot and recorded it for posterity. “I respect hunters, and I get why they do what they do, but this is just a shame to have this happen in our neighborhood,” says Naumoff. As of this writing, the case is under investigation by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Department. Hollenbeck says she credits the kindness and concern from community members and Pend Oreille Crime Victims’ Services for helping her deal with the emotional trauma, but she has trepidation and anxiety in regards to her grandchildren playing outside. “I’m pro gun and I’m pro hunting, and I don’t think that the person that accidentally shot me is bad, evil person,” Hollenbeck says. “But people have to be aware. It’s a few bad eggs that give good hunters a bad name. I just want this stopped, and I want the word out to hunters to just think before they shoot. Don’t go for the glory. He shot a grandma instead of a deer.”

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NEWPORT – The deadline has come and gone for the city of Newport to renew their law enforcement contract with Pend Oreille County, but there’s no word yet on what direction the city will go. According to the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, the deadline for the city to respond with a signed contract for law enforcement services was Oct. 1. In a letter to Newport Mayor Shirley Sands in July, Sheriff Alan Botzheim said it would cost the city $575,257 to have his office provide law enforcement services in 2018, an increase of nearly $300,000.

That’s up from $281,872 in 2016 and $284,548 in 2017. In an article ran in The Miner on Aug. 23, Botzheim said in the letter to mayor Sands that he had contacted city administrator Ray King in December 2016 about a proposed increase so the city and Sheriff’s Office could start discussion. He said he sent King another letter in March 2017, but claims he didn’t receive a response. Council met in an executive session to discuss law enforcement contract Monday, Oct. 23, but no official decision was reached. Calls to Sands and King were not returned before deadline and council member Mark Zorica declined to comment.

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our last council meeting and we will be reviewing them.

hope this will show how attractive and viable new home construction can be. Lastly, we need jobs to bring families to the area and anchor them to build more homes. The two really go hand in hand. It is my hope that the Tribe’s development north of Cusick will provide employment for locals who have fought so long to live here as they have often been willing to sacrifice to do so. Cusick is a wonderful close-knit community and I hope to see our people grow and thrive.

What is the most Should the county important issue facing form an EMS district? the town? Why or why not? Besides public safety, I To my knowledge believe two of our most at this time, the Pend important issues are Oreille County Commishousing and jobs. I have sioners have not created had several families who the EMS taxing district love our school district and an anticipated date but can’t remain with is April 2019. So it is us due to our housing moot at this point. Per shortage. Rentals are Chief Nick Knaack, in snapped up within a the interim Fire Disday and have waiting trict 4 will be staffing lists. The Tribe is buildambulance services to ing two new homes in meet the needs of our downtown Cusick and I communities. I cannot speak for the council, but when District 4 ran their own levy, I wish it had From Page 13A passed; local service was always my would be movement in the right direction. first choice. Chief Knaack supplied the Should the city do more to require homeowners council and I with to clean up their properties? If so, what? If not, draft EMS bylaws at why not? I believe that the city should do all that it can legally LOST CREEK do to combat blighted and nuisance properties with in ESTATES the city limits. Most of us, as home owners, bought our on Pend Oreille River! home with some unwritten expectations that included 220 front feet. 2.21 clean quiet neighborhoods. A lack of urban blight is Acres of moderate bank one of the things that most of us should be able to take to water edge. for granted. The City of Newport currently does all that Drainfield available, can be done under current law. We are studying new power & phone at legislation that has been enacted by a couple of cities on property line, surveyed , the east side of the state of Washington which address55 miles of watersports, minutes to USFS trails to explore, es this issue. It is not enough to pass legislation that OWNER CONTRACT TERMS $124,500 impacts privately owned property, it needs to be done in a manner that does not open the city to legal liability in Dick Bockemuehl the process. Waterfront Specialist • 509 951-4390 dickb@21waterfront.com www.parade-of-lakes.com www.21waterfront.com

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As homeowners become increasingly aware of the impact their homes can have on the environment – and on their health – making eco-conscious choices is as important as ever. From controlling the types of materials used within your home to keeping an eye on indoor air quality, these tips can help you create a healthier, more earth-friendly indoor environment. Use a water filter. Depending on where you live, different contaminants could reside in your tap water. Rather than risk consuming these contaminants or drinking bottled water, which can generate significant waste, consider purchasing a refrigerator with a filtered water option, attaching a water filtration device to your faucet or using a filtered water pitcher. Ditch plastic food containers. Some plastics are not as high quality as many think and may contain toxic materials, making them potentially harmful – especially when used for storing food. Instead, opt for glass, silicone, cloth or stainless steel storage containers, which are

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Navigating the cooking oil aisle Corn may be the top crop in Iowa, but many consumers are not aware of corn oil’s heart-healthy benefits1 and its versatility in the kitchen. When cooking for your family, selecting the best ingredients for a hearthealthy meal can be challenging and there is one ingredient that is often the core of any recipe: cooking oil. However, navigating the cooking oil aisle can be confusing, so this guide breaks down everything the home chef needs to know about cooking with oil.

Heart-Health Focused Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is important to your heart health, and when it comes to impact on cholesterol, not all cooking oils are created equal. Next time you find yourself reaching for extra virgin olive oil at the grocery store, consider swapping it out for corn oil, which a study shows can help lower cholesterol two times more than extra virgin olive oil2. Corn oil also has nearly five times the amount of polyunsaturated fats compared to olive oil3 and these heart-healthy polyunsaturated fats help reduce cholesterol levels in your blood4. Making a conscious effort to use ingredients like Mazola® Corn Oil is a smart, heart-healthy choice for your family.

A Gut Decision When it comes to lowering your cholesterol and staying heart healthy, go with your gut. Corn oil contains cholesterol-blocking plant sterols – plantbased micronutrients that help block the

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Sourcing the Best Ingredients Today, more and more families are paying close attention to where their food comes from and prefer locally sourced ingredients. Opting for local food can give you more confidence in the ingredients you use in your family’s meals. Mazola® Corn Oil is produced from corn in the Midwest, including corn grown in Iowa. A lot of olive oil is imported from the Mediterranean region, while most canola oil comes from our friendly neighbors up north in Canada. But, did you know that you can get heart-healthy corn oil that’s grown and made right here in the US?

Multipurpose Functionality Whether you fancy yourself a topnotch baker, grill master or just starting out, each ingredient selected plays an important role in obtaining the meal’s desired taste. Extra virgin olive oil has a strong flavor that can change the taste of the foods you cook. Corn oil is an all-purpose cooking oil with a neutral taste that lets the true flavors of your dish come through, making it the perfect ingredient for heart-healthy dishes like pan-fried salmon or in a salad dressing over a bed of spinach.

A closer look at vision health An estimated 4.3 billion people suffer from the same health problem regardless of gender, age or ethnicity: vision impairment. Whether moderate or severe, vision impairment can have far-reaching social and economic impacts. As the number of Americans with visual impairment is expected to double by 2050, vision health has an obvious role in the national health conversation. Uncorrected vision is highly noticeable among certain groups, like the elderly and workers who rely on vision for safe and effective job completion. According to the Vision Impact Institute, two other groups significantly impacted by poor vision

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Eating the same thing every day can make lunch seem so “blah.” Now’s the perfect time to break out of the lunch rut and add some excitement to your meals. Thinking outside the traditional lunchbox is easy with the right ingredients. Perk up your noontime noshing with fresh, seasonal ingredients coupled with kitchen pantry classics, like California Ripe Olives, which add a unique flavor and bold, distinctive color to any dish. California farmers grow more than 95 percent of the ripe olives consumed in the United States. From planting, pruning, harvesting and processing, they make sure that the highest quality olives come from their farms to your table – one can at a time. Adding olives to any lunch can help bring California sunshine to each and every bite. Try some of these portable and packable recipes to add excitement to lunch on-the-go and find more at calolive.org.

Greek Salad in Jars Courtesy of Simply Recipes Makes: 4 salads Salad Dressing: 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste (optional) pinch of black pepper, plus additional, to taste (optional) 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon honey 5 tablespoons olive oil 4 pint-size canning jars with lids

To prepare dressing: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano and honey. Gradually whisk in oil. Taste. Add additional salt and pepper, if desired. Divide dressing between four pint jars.

Salads: 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 large English cucumber, sliced 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3/4 cup California black ripe olives 1/2 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese 4 small handfuls fresh baby spinach or other dark, leafy greens 4 pita bread rounds, halved (optional)

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Secure lids and refrigerate up to two days. To serve: Empty salads into bowls and toss with dressing. Serve with pita bread. Note: Store and transport salads upright so dressing stays on bottom.

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are the third-leading chronic conditions among children in the United States, with costs for direct medical care, vision aids, devices and caregivers amounting to $10 billion per year. In the U.S. alone, the total economic burden of eye disorders and vision loss was $139 billion in 2013. Uncorrected vision problems in children can have serious negative impacts on their educations and future employment opportunities. In 2014, researchers studied the impact on academic performance after providing a vision screening and free eyeglasses to low-income and minority elementary school children in the U.S. The study found that among fifthgrade students both the screening and eyeglasses

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Bath time Bath time is a great opportunity for parents to bond with their baby, even while taking care of necessary business. For some babies, the water can be scary, so be sure to use a cheerful, reassuring tone to soothe nerves. Also ensure your baby is well supported, not only for safety, but for an added sense of security. Though

When school is in session and just getting out the door is an accomplishment, having go-to routines can help make ordinary activities more exciting for the entire family. However, if you encounter resistance to everyday household tasks, you may just need a simple revamp to make activities more entertaining and engaging. Refresh your family routines with these ideas designed to create more willing participants:

Getting kids to brush not once but twice a day can be an onerous endeavor, but making the activity silly may be just the answer. The “Silly Brushing Song” is a fun, interactive music video and tool for parents that Tom’s of Maine created in partnership with children’s singer and songwriter Laurie Berkner to help get kids brushing for a full two minutes, twice a day, as recommended by the American Dental Association.

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No one likes taking out the trash, but with a nudge, even little helpers can find fun in this mundane chore. Ask for help sorting materials in the recycle bin for an educational chance to throw things without getting into trouble. Or try timing how long it takes to gather trash from the bedrooms or bathrooms, and set a goal to break that record next week.

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a sense of accomplishment. Try designating a flower bed to get rid of leaves or a section of the yard that needs sticks removed. Be sure to demonstrate proper techniques and give frequent praise for a job well done.

Clean-up time It’s no secret that kids can destroy a room in minutes, especially when it’s a room filled with their favorite toys. When it comes to cleaning up, all that mess can be overwhelming. Look for ways to make the chore more manageable, such as picking up all the cars and trucks first then the building blocks next, for example. Sing songs while you work to help make the time go faster.

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o b i t u ar i e s Ned William Turner Tiger

Ned William Turner of Tiger, passed away peacefully in his sleep Oct. 15. He was 81. Turner Ned was born in South Royalton, Vt., on Jan. 28, 1936, son of Harry Turner and Lena Schwenke. Ned married Sieglinde “Sigi” Agnes Seidel on April 4, 1966, in Ramstein, Germany, and they have been together ever since. Shortly after high school, Ned enlisted in the U.S. Army and retired as a First Sergeant after 20 years of worldwide service to our nation. Upon retirement from the military, Ned worked for 22 years as a logistics and transportation manager for a national fishing and tackle company – a great fit for an avid sport fisherman. Ned was active in the community and served 10 years as Master of

the Kapowsin Grange in Pierce County, Wash. Ned and Sigi relocated to Tiger in 2001 where he served as President of the Ione-Metaline Falls Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints for almost six years. Ned is survived by his wife, Sigi; children: Beate Turner-Bussin, Gerhard, Andrea Broyles, and Patricia; grandchildren: Grit, Knut, Sara, Sage, Liam, Tommy, Sierra, and Jefferson; great-grandchildren: Louisa, Silas, Talia, Toni; and sister: Mildred Wood. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m., Oct. 28 at the Ione-Metaline Falls Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 231 Colville Cutoff Road, Ione. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermancampbell.com.

D e at h N ot i c e Richard Adam Hurst Oldtown

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

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

Thursday, Oct. 26 Pend Oreille County Library District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office, Newport Public Hospital District No. 1 Board: 12:30 p.m. - Sandifur Meeting Room, Newport Hospital Priest River Airport Board: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River City Hall

Monday, Oct. 30 Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse

Tuesday, Oct. 31 Bonner County Com-

missioners: 8:45 a.m. Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse

Wednesday, Nov. 1 Diamond Lake Water and Sewer: 10 a.m. District Office, 172 South Shore Road Sacheen Lake Sewer and Water District Board: 3 p.m. - Sacheen Fire Station, Highway 211 Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. Dalkena Fire Station No. 41 Diamond Lake Improvement Association: 6:30 p.m. - Diamond Lake Fire Station, Highway 2 Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

po li c e r e po rts 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. 16 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Pine St., report of doctor requesting law enforcement to respond for a suspicious death. FISH AND GAME: Kalispel Reservation, report of poaching detail. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 3rd St., complainant believes someone has been stealing gas from their vehicles. BURGLARY: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, complainant noticed her storage unit was broken into. ERRATIC DRIVER: Ashenfelter Bay Rd., Newport, report of two dirt bikes speeding down the road and not wearing helmets. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, complainant believes someone tried stealing the wheels off her truck as she found every lug nut loose. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 5th St., report that complainant believes someone has been following her for the past few months. DOEMSTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: 2nd Ave., Cusick, subject won’t let the complainant out of the house. WANTED PERSON: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of juvenile male with warrant in the lobby. JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 20 and Turner RUNAWAY JUVENILE: S. Washington Ave., report of 12-year-old female ran away from her mother. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 1st St., complainant’s 10-yearold son was reportedly being harassed by high school students. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Scott and Pine, Newport, attempt to locate wanted person. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Coyote Trail, Newport, report of a silver vehicle parked alongside the road with people in it. TRESPASSING: Tamarack Lane, Elk, report of subjects trespassing on complainant’s property. PROWLER: Driskill Rd., Newport, report of someone outside residence by the front door. POSSIBLE DUI: Family Foods, report of three intoxicated males left in vehicle.

Tuesday, Oct. 17 ARREST: Camden Rd., Newport, Daniel A. Goodman, 43, Newport, was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen vehicle, and possession of a controlled substance. FIRE SMOKE ONLY: Pauls Lane, Newport, report of heavy smoke in the area unknown where coming from has an electrical smell to it. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20 and Hwy. 211, Usk, report that just south of 211 on Hwy. 20 there is a tree over the road. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Bead Lake Rd, Newport, report of tree hanging over road about windshield height.

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AGENCY ASSIST: Freeman Lake Rd and Langille, report of Bonner County request mutual aid from Fire District 6 of a brush truck and a tender for spot fires growing. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of tree down over roadway blocking south bound lane. FIRE: Boundary Dam Access, report of power lines down and on fire, PUD has been advised. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 211, Newport, report of tree about to go down on Highway 211.

UTILITY PROBLEM: Hwy. 20, Cusick, report of tree on power line, no fire.

THREATENING: Allen Rd., report that daughter is threatening to kill complainant.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Sullivan Lake Rd., Ione, report of multiple trees on road and one on power line.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, John Lynn Jamison, 47, Newport, was arrested on a local warrant.

POWER LINE FIRE: Fertile Valley Rd, Newport, report of tree on power lines and tree is on fire.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of tree blocking south bound lane.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. N. and King’s Lake, report of stop sign and post that blew over. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Sullivan Lake Rd., Ione, report of west bound lane blocked. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Shadow Lane, report that complainant would like to speak to deputy regarding neighbor. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Spring Valley Rd., report of tree ready to fall in to roadway. WANTED PERSON: 2nd Ave., Cusick, David Floynoid Thomas Grant, 41, was arrested on local warrants. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Wakefield Rd., Newport, report of third party caller that states they spoke with mother who said the brother is out of control. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Westside Calispel R., report of male subject that was asked to leave after getting caught stealing gas. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Cusick Meadow Rd., Cusick, report of vehicle that pulled in the driveway then backed up and parked down from residence on the highway and turned its lights off, now just sitting there.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Pines Rd., report that complainant saw someone with flashlight in yard. CHIMNEY FIRE: Hwy. 20, report of extinguished chimney fire. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of tree blocking south bound lane. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20 and Herbs Drive, out with tree blocking.

Friday, Oct. 20 TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of rockslide onto southbound lane. ANIMAL NOISE: Quail Loop, Newport, report of dog that has been barking all morning. THEFT: Hwy. 211, report of items stolen from outside of maintenance shop. THREATENING: Calispel St., Newport, report of female subject that made threats after a civil issue. ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. State Ave., report of Lab mix running loose in neighborhood. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMTANCES: Hwy. 2, report of son receiving suspicious texts from an unknown number.

Wednesday, Oct. 18

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Jasmine V. Frye, 26, Newport, was arrested for driving with a suspended license in the 3rd degree.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 4th and Fea, Newport, report of a male acting suspicious in the area.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Kellie A. Karstens, 31, Colbert, was arrested for probation violation.

TIMBER FIRE: Nicholson Rd., Elk, report of a fire going into the trees.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Riverbend Loop Rd., Cusick, report of ongoing issue with cow coming in yard.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Main St., Ione, report of a male and female fighting. FISH AND GAME: Pend Oreille River, Cusick, report of a boat on an island with no one around. AGENCY ASSSIST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, assist with a DOC hold. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20 and Bobier, Newport, report of subjects at an empty house. ARREST: Hwy. 2 and Fertile Valley, Christopher J. Steinbaugh, 37, arrested for suspended driving. ELECTRICAL FIRE: Regal Rd., Elk, smell of electrical smoke in the house. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Deer Valley Lane, Newport, report of a suspicious circumstance with mail. ERRATIC DRIVER: N. Craig and W. 1st, report of an erratic driver in the area.

DISTURBANCE: S. Scott and 1ST, report of two females arguing. MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: W. 7th St., report that vehicle hit complainant’s mail box and the neighbor’s. DISTURBANCE: Spruce and Washington, Adelaide T. McGillis, 33, Cusick, was arrested for assault in the second degree. MISSING EPRSON: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, report of female student missing. VEHICLE FIRE: Driskill Rd., report of truck on fire inside cab. THREATENING: Main St., report of male unhappy about a student loan made threats. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Cusick Meadow Rd. ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, report of stray dog at this location. TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd. N. and Riverbend Rd., report of tree blocking both lanes.

TRESPASSING: Youngreen Rd., report of subject on a four wheeler stuck by complainant’s pump house. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: 2nd and Spokane Ave., report that someone attempted to steal vehicle within last two weeks. POSSIBLE DUI: W. 4th St., report of possible intoxicated driver, left at high rate of speed. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, report of moose needing dispatched. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle versus moose. West Bonner County

Monday, Oct. 16 THEFT OF PROPERTY: Hwy. 2, Oldtown VEHICLE THEFT: Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown ARREST: Hwy. 2, Kaleb Kalar, 25, was arrested for felony possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

Tuesday, Oct. 17 ANIMAL PROBLEM: E. Jefferson Ave., Priest River ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, Priest River ANIMAL PROBLEM: 5th St., Priest River ACCIDENT, INJURIES: Hwy. 57 and Peninsula Rd., Priest River

Wednesday, Oct. 18

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. Circle Drive, report of three dogs running loose in neighborhood.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES: 6th St., Priest River CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 41, Blanchard

ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Best Chance Rd., Usk, complainant requests check on son cutting firewood, was supposed to be back by dark.

PROWLER: E. Settlement Rd., Priest River

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of complainant that thinks she is being followed.

ARREST: Dufort Rd., Sagle, Jonathon Reed, 19, Spirit Lake was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant.

Saturday, Oct. 21 VEHICLE PROWL: E. 7th St., report of vehicle hotwired and backed across the yard to the neighbor’s shed.

VEHICLE PROWL: Black Rd., Usk

Thursday, Oct. 19

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: Valley View Drive, report of travel camper stolen from neighbor’s property.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Rosema and Camden, Elk, report of black calf in roadway.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Coyote Trail, report of possible unsafe shooting.

CARBON MONOXIDE: Commercial and 5th Ave., Metaline Falls

THEFT: Calicoma Rd., report of chainsaw stolen about an hour ago.

WEAPON OFFENSE: Old Priest River Rd. and Hoo Doo Loop

VEHICLE PROWL: Black Rd., Usk, report of vehicle broken into sometime during the night.

TIMBER FIRE: Fertile Valley Rd. and Hwy. 2, report of flames visible from the roadway.

FOUND PROPERTY: W. 1st St., report of two bicycles found in yard this morning.

JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Scott Ave., Newport, report of two kids chased by child with Nerf gun.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Coyote Trail, Newport, report of an injured deer.

TREE FIRE: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of a fire possibly started by a tree on a powerline.

report of tree hanging over highway.

ARREST: N. Washington Ave., Newport, Sherry L. Miller, 55, Newport, was arrested for failure to appear.

Thursday, Oct. 19

ACIDENT, INJURIES: Hwy. 2, Oldtown NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Freeman Lake Rd., Oldtown THEFT OF PROPERTY: Eastshore Rd., Coolin

Friday, Oct. 20 HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS: Bear Paw Rd., Priest River RUNAWAY JUVENILE: N. Riley Creek Rd., Priest River ABANDONED VEHICLE: Hwy. 41, Oldtown

ERRATIC DRIVER: Ashenfelter Bay Rd., Newport

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

BURGLARY: Hwy. 20, report of shed broken into sometime since yesterday.

Saturday, Oct. 21

JUVENILE PROBLEM: Fristad Rd., complainant reports juvenile male made threats to daughter. FISH AND GAME: Cougar Rd., report of possible game violation. ACCIDENT: N. Union Ave., Newport, report of complainant that was hit while turning into a parking lot. ARREST: Union and Pine St., Newport, Deborah N. Dowdle, 25, Spokane was arrested for driving while license suspended in the third degree. WEAPON DEFENSE: E. 5th and LeClerc Rd. N., report of approximately 15 gunshots heard. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Meadow Rd., Cusick, report that complainant received call from frantic female asking for a jumpstart. SUSPICOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: River Rd. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20 and McCloud Creek, report of rockslide partially blocking southbound lane.

Sunday, Oct. 22 TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 211,

THEFT OF PROPERTY: Linda Lane, Priest Lake ARRESTS: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Ty Malone, 22, Granite Falls, Wash., was arrested for driving under the influence. Kaylee Muri, 19, of Bellingham, Wash., was arrested for possession of paraphernalia. A juvenile was also arrested for possession of marijuana. ACCIDENT, HIT AND RUN: N. Idaho Ave., Oldtown, report that there was a hit and run fender bender in the bowling alley parking lot. TRAFFIC HAZARD: LeClerc Rd., Oldtown TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 41, Blanchard

Sunday, Oct. 23 DUI, ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: Hwy. 2, Priest River CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River, a male, 49, and a female, 43, both of Priest River were cited/released for drug charges. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 57, Priest Lake OVERDUE MOTORIST: Boyer Rd., Sandpoint, report of an overdue motorist in the Blanchard Elk Rd. area.

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2017282 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00035-7 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030 Estate of M. KAYE BUSH, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address

below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: October 11, 2017 /s/ Clifford L. Bush, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group. PLLC Anne McLaughlin, Associate Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner October 11, 18 and 25, 2017.(37-3) _________________________ 2017283 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00037-3 N O N P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O

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CREDITORS (RCW 11.42.030) Nonprobate Estate of MARJORIE A. FOUTS, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE As Notice Agent, I have elected to give notice to Decedent’s creditors. On the date of filing of this Nonprobate Notice to Creditors with the Court: I had no knowledge of: Any other person acting as Notice Agent, or The appointment of a Personal Representative for Decedent’s probate estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the Court that were then available: No cause number regarding Decedent had been issued to any other Notice Agent, and No Personal Representative of Decedent’s probate estate had been appointed. Any person having a claim against Decedent must present the claim: Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and In the manner provided in RCW 11.42.070: By filing with the Court the original of the signed Creditor’s Claim, and By serving upon or mailing by first

class mail to me at the address provided below a copy of the signed Creditor’s Claim. The Creditor’s Claim must be presented by the later to occur of: Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice to you as provided in RCW 11.42.020(2)(c), or Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the Creditor’s Claim is not presented within the foregoing time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. In accordance with RCW 9A.72.085, I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. SIGNED Date: On September 28, 2017 Place: At Newport, WA Signature: /s/William W. Fouts, Notice Agent Address for Mailing or Service: POB or Street Address: ELTC Law Group, PLLC Anne McLaughlin, Associate Attorney PO Box 301

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Continued from 12B City, State ZIP: Newport, WA 99156 Date of First Publication of this Notice: October 11, 2017. Published in The Newport Miner October 11, 18 and 25, 2017.(37-3) _________________________ 2017284 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF T H E S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE NO. 17-4-00036-5 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re The Matter of the Estate of: DAVID KENNETH JOHNSON, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the estate. Persons having claims against the deceased must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the Personal Representative or on the attorney of record at the address stated below and must file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice or within four (4) months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or RCW 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of Court: OCTOBER 5, 2017 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: OCTOBER 11, 2017 /s/ Debra N. John son DEBRA N. JOHNSON, Personal Representative 100 Orrs Corner Road Elk, WA 99009 J. Scott Miller Law Offices of J. Scott Miller, P.S. W. 201 North River Drive, Suite 305 Spokane, WA 99201 509-327-5591 Attorney for the Estate Published in The Newport Miner October 11, 18 and 25, 2017.(37-3) ________________________ 2017281 PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING The Commission of Public Hospital District No.1 of Pend Oreille County, Washington will conduct a budget hearing to review the 2018 Public Hospital District budget beginning at 12:30 p.m. on November 14, 2017 at a Special District Board of Commissioners Meeting, Sandifur Meeting Room, hospital lower level. The budget is available for public

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review in the hospital district Administration office on November 1, 2017. This notice is published as required by RCW 70.44.060 (6) and RCW 42.30. By Order of the Commission, Public Hospital District No.1 of Pend Oreille County Tom Wilbur CEO & Superintendent Published in The Newport Miner October 18 and 25, 2017.(38-2) __________________________ 2017286 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE P U B L I C W O R K S D E PA R T M E N T N E W P O R T, WA S H I N G T O N Sealed Bids will be received by the County of Pend Oreille at the County Commissioners Office, located in the Pend Oreille County Courthouse at 625 West Fourth Street, Newport, Washington, until 11:00 AM Monday, November 13, 2017 and will then and there be opened and publicly read for the construction of the improvement. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in accordance with Section 1-02.7 of the 2016 Washington State Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the County of Pend Oreille. Bid Proposal, Plans and Specifications may be obtained from the Pend Oreille County Public Works Department, Road Division, P.O. Box 5040, Newport, Washington 99156, upon payment of $30.00, non-refundable, per set. All checks shall be made payable to the Pend Oreille County Road Department. Informational copies of maps, plans and specifications are on file for inspection in the Pend Oreille County Public Works Department, Road Division, in Newport, Washington, and the Chapter offices of the Associated General Contractors of America. Plans and specifications may also be viewed at the official Pend Oreille County web site: http:// www.pendoreilleco.org A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be conducted on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Kalispel Tribe of Indians Camas Center, 1981 Leclerc Road North, Cusick, WA 99119. Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to: THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COURTHOUSE, NEWPORT, WASHINGTON 99156 with “BID FOR COUNTY PROJECT INDIAN CREEK FISH PASSAGE LECLERC ROAD SOUTH SP 121 written on the outside. Pend Oreille County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2002d to 2002d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into, pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award. The bids which will be received are for the improvement of INDIAN CREEK FISH PASSAGE LECLERC ROAD SOUTH SP 121 in Pend Oreille County. Published in The Newport Miner October 18, 25 and November 1 2017. (38-3) ___________________________ 2017287 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on September 28, 2017 received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, from Dan Harris and did on October 10, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for a Deck Expansion on Home, on Bead Lake. (FILE NO. SV17-006), Location: 772 Bead Lake Drive, Parcel#: 453209519022; Sec. 09, Town. 32, Range 45. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Commu-

nity Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex Building, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than November 2, 2017. Required Permits: Shoreline Variance and Building Permit (Pend Oreille County), Dated: October 13, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner October 18 and 25, 2017. (38-2) _________________________ 2017288 PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINE NOTICE OF A P P L I C AT I O N A N D A C T I O N Pursuant to County Development Regulations, notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on October 5, 2017, received a complete Shoreline Variance Application, Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application, SEPA and associated documents from Bryce Wilkinson, and did on October 11, 2017 issue a Determination of Completeness for replacement of a recreational dock on Diamond Lake. (FILE NO. SV17-007), Location: 131 Elu Beach Road, Newport, WA 99156; Parcel #: 443002559009. An Environmental Checklist under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) was prepared by the applicant on October 1, 2017 and the county expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this project. The optional DNS process is being used and this may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts for the proposal (WAC 197-11-355). Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Pend Oreille County Community Development Department. The submitted application and related file documents may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Pend Oreille County Courthouse, Annex, 418 South Scott Street, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821 and viewed at www.pendoreilleco.org. Contact: Andy Huddleston, Community Dev. Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than November 2, 2017. Required Permits: Shoreline Variance (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: October 16, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner October 18 and 25, 2017. (38-2) _________________________ 2017289 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE PEND OREILLE C O U N T Y FA I R B O A R D The annual meeting of the Pend Oreille County Fair Corporation is November 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pend Oreille County Fair Office. The presence of at least twenty corporation members (Pend Oreille County residents) is required to validate the election of Board Members. Board members with terms expiring are: Amanda Driver, Usk; Kay Driver, Usk; Joyce Montgomery, Cusick; Bernice Smith, Cusick. Nominees are: Amanda Driver, Usk; Kay Driver, Usk; Joyce Montgomery, Cusick; Bernice Smith, Cusick; Randy Smith, Newport and Bess Valerio-Hardie, Cusick. Opportunity for nominations from the floor will be provided at the meeting. The nominating committee consisting of Garth Hanson, Barb McGill and Ryan Tellessen. For publication in the Newport Miner October 25 and November 1, 2017 has submitted this ballot. The secretary of the Pend Oreille County Fair Corporation has submitted this change for publication in the Newport Miner October 25 and November 1, 2017. LEGAL NOTICE Joyce L. Montgomery, Secretary /s/Joyce L. Montgomery Published in The Newport Miner October 25 and November 1, 2017. (39-2) __________________________

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2017291 PUBLIC NOTICE Chippewa Water and Sewer District Commissioners will hold a budget hearing for the purpose of fixing and adopting the 2018 budget at their November 01, 2017 meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the water office at 424 McInnis Street. Published in The Newport Miner October 25, 2017.(39) __________________________ 2017292 PUBLIC NOTICE Chippewa Water and Sewer District Commissioners monthly meetings will be held the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the water office on McInnis Street. Published in The Newport Miner October 25, 2017.(39) __________________________ 2017293 PUBLIC NOTICE Lenora Water and Sewer District The Lenora Water and Sewer District will hold their annual budget hearing for the 2018 budget year at their regular scheduled public meeting on November 7, 2017 at 10:00. The meeting will take place at the Skookum Lodge located at 1432 Lenora Drive in Usk. The public is invited to give comment. Any questions call the Lenora office at 445-0888. Published in The Newport Miner October 25 and November 1, 2017. (39-2) _________________________ 2017294 PUBLIC NOTICE S TAT E O F WA S H I N G T O N D E PA R T M E N T O F E C O L O G Y N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N F O R C H A N G E / T R A N S F E R O F WAT E R RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) S U R FA C E WAT E R C E R T I F I C AT E TAKE NOTICE: That Walter L. Sutton of Mead, WA, has made application for change/ trasfer of water right in order to change the place of use as granted under Surface Water Certificate No. 9285. That Surface Water Certificate No. 9285 authorizes the diversion of 0.03 of a cubic feet per second, 4 acre-feet per year, for domestic use and irrigation.. That authorized point of diversion is from an unnamed spring, tributary to Moon Creek, within the NE1/4SE1/4 of Section 17, Township 30N., Range 44 E.W.M. That the authorized place of use is a tract of land located within the N1/2 of the SE1/4 of Section 17, Township 30N., Range 44 E.W.M. also known as Lot 1. That the proposed place of use is a tract of land located within N1/2 of the SE1/4 of Section 17, Township 30 N., Range 44 E.W.M. also known as Lot 3. All within Pend Oreille Clounty, Washington. 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 November 1, 2017. State of Washington Department of Ecology WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM - ERO PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA, WA 98504-7611 Published in The Newport Miner October 25 and November 1, 2017. (39-2) _________________________ 2017295 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hospital District #2 will hold a Public Hearing November 6th, 3:30pm for the purpose of finalizing the Year 2018 Budget, and to propose a property tax revenue increase pursuant to RCW 84.55.120. The meeting will take place at the Administrative Office, located in Fire Station 23, 390442 SR 20, Ione, just south of the Historic Tiger Store. /s/ John Rumelhart Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner October 25 and November 1, 2017. (39-2) __________________________

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Sharing the Dharma Day Nov. 5 NEWPORT – Compassionate living is the theme for this month’s Sharing the Dharma Day talk at Sravasti Abbey, the Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Newport, on Sunday, Nov. 5. The series of monthly talks is based on An Open-Hearted Life, a book published by Shambala and co-written by Venerable Thubten Chodron, Sravasti Abbey founder and abbess, and clinical psychologist Dr. Russell Kolts. Every month, on Sharing the Dharma Day, Sravasti Abbey opens its doors to people of all faiths and backgrounds who would like to know more about Buddhist teachings. All are welcomed; friendly curiosity and openness to learn are the only pre-requisites. In addition to the talk, the day’s schedule includes a guided meditation,

vegetarian potluck lunch, and facilitated discussion on the topic. The program is offered freely, and donations as well as food offerings for the resident nuns and monks are welcomed. The first session begins at 9:45 a.m., potluck lunch is at noon, and the program ends at 3 p.m. Bring food to share for lunch, avoiding onions, garlic, and leeks as well as meat, fish, or chicken. Dress is casual, although modesty is appropriate for a monastic environment. Short skirts and shorts are discouraged. Sravasti Abbey is located at 692 Country Lane, Newport. For more information and directions call 509-4475549 or email office.sravasti@gmail. com. Find additional information about Sravasti Abbey at Sravasti.org.

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Baha’u’llah celebrated An arts and crafts gallery is at the Hospitality House in Newport to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Baha’u’llah’s birthday. Letters from world leaders are also posted, recognizing the importance of the art form.

Continued from 13B 2017297 PUBLIC NOTICE N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on September 25th, 2017, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted by Kim Caudill to modify the boundaries between 2 contiguous parcels. (Parcel #’s 433911300006, 433911300005); Within Sec. 11, T39N, R43 E. Addressed as 17791 Hwy 31 Metaline Falls, WA 99153. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be

notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse Annex, 418 S Scott Ave, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than November 9th, 2017, after which a final administrative decision will be made. Dated: 10/23/17 Published in The Newport Miner October 25, 2017.(39) _________________________

Pink looks good on everyone Camas Center Clinic Pink Party Open House celebrated Indigenous Pink Day last Thursday, Oct. 19. The aim of the event was to raise awareness about breast cancer and health screenings in the Kalispel Tribe and at large. From left to right: Wendy Drum, Nutrition Education Coordinator; April Sattleen, Certified Medical Assistant; Gwen Dean, Dental Assistant; Candy Jo Holford, Dental Hygienist, and Dr. Marv Gottschall, DDS.

2017298 PUBLIC NOTICE N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on October 19th, 2017, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted by Lonnie Varno & Manuel Wagoner to modify the boundaries between 2 contiguous parcels. (Parcel #’s 453235550003, 453235550001); Within Sec. 35, T32N, R45 E. Addressed as 2448 & 2462 Leclerc Rd S Newport, WA 99156. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community

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